COMING EVENTS.

Moetinc?, &c^ To-nignt. Opera Howe — ""liver Kins" Company, Dlckena'.-" Jo" (Mi 33 Apiileton). 8 Theatre R iyal -Pro'eapor and Mr3 Baldwin. 8. Otahnhi- Annual Meeting of Uflcing Gub, Criterion Hotel, 7. HO. Tompcranco UaH-Kntortalnmsnt, 7.30. Y.M.C.A.-Devotioniil. 7 30. Srench Literary Cliib-Uoncral Meeting of Mombors, 8.

Auction Sales on Monday.

D. F. Evans-Mr PMlipj'a Houaohold * urni ture, 11 am. R. Arthur—Grocorits, 11 a.m. Samuol Cochraso and S.n-Allotments, 12 a.m.

Vailo and Bradley—Drapory, Clothing, &c, 11.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will close as under :—

Tnis Day. For Waitara and Southern Ports, por Hannah Mokau, at 3.15 p in.

Mono iy, August 17,

For Waitara ana Souihom Ports, por Gairloeh, at 7.10 a.m. For Coronvindol, per Coromandel, »• 11.30 a.m For Now Ptrmouth aud Southern Ports, per Oreti, at 1 p.m. For Thumea, i"-r Knt rpriso. at 3 30 p.m. For Taurani»\v, Rotorua. anu Ouulikl, per Wel lington, at I n.m. For Russell, Ks.wa Kawft. Hards Point, Wan garo:i, nn-i Mor.goaui, per Clansman, at opA For Whitianga, Upptr Mill, imd Tairua, per Argylo. Nt 6 p.m. For Mangawal and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. TUKSDAT, AuglMt 18. For Waiwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Cnsoy, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Hawna, at 11 a. m. For London via Rio tie Janicro and Plymouth (per Tainul, from Lyttclton, on 22nd inst), per Hawea (for specially addressed oorrea pondencoonlj), at 11a.m. Mail will be due at destination about 4th Ooteber. Per City ef Sydney, aa follows :— For Navigator Islands, Sandwloh Islands, United Stateo of Araerlca, Canada, Britlßh Columbifl. Central End South America, and British and Foreiirn West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Iflngdom and Continent ol Europe, at 1 p.m. Money orders, 10.30 a.m. Reglatarad letters and nowfiiapfirs at 11.30 a.m. I>»fe letters, bonrni,i an uxtra lm- oi six ppneo ia addition to rht pnataTO wil! be rece-v-<' -,; thi Mul" ij<-.;al or Vxirr". :h» ateumnr np to the time v' nailing Tt-.. : - ,-,; .-,!: ■ ■■!,..., ■, , .-...r... -. Fridny, Sept. 25. IKBS Tuesday. 25th in»t. Eor Vri"r.aiy Islands. Samoa. Rnrotonga, and Tahiti, per Janet Nicoll, at I p.m.. For London, via Rio do Janeiro and Plymouth (from Wellington, p'.rliuap hu on August 3'), per Wairurapa. at 11 am. Mall will bo duo at Plymouth on or about ll:h October. (Signodl S. B Blß*, Chief Postmaster. Chinf Post-otilce. Ancklaud.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

A'V Kt.is': Inn ov^niiig, 10.11; to-morrow mordng, 10.J0. MaNUKai L'.iUii— Tomorrow morning 013; to-morrow aftornoon, 0.3 G. Kappaka Mttiw-Tu-oiorrow morning. 1.13;, to-morrow afternoon, 13G. ' HUNHET.-Thls evaulng- 5.23. -■30WMSB.—To-mnrr.>«r .noniinif-645 Moon's Aob.—First Quarter, lS;h, 1.i6 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY, Clansman, 5.9 , Farqa»iar, from Tanranica Argyle, 8.8., Amodoo, fro^a Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Wellington, s.s.. Stephenson. for Whangarei Waitaki, b.s., Crawford, for Whangarei TODAY. Knergy, sch, Francis, for Kaipara Samuel, barque. WaltersoD, for Falmouth Norway, barqno, Knowlos, for Whangaroa Glenolg, a. a., Johnson, for Whangarei

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Rotomahana, from I names. Monday, 3.30 p.m. Coromandel from Coromandol. to-day, 5 pm. Enterprise, from Thames, to-morrow, 4 a.m. Artfylo, from Barrier, this ovonio-c Wellington, from Whangarei, this evening Te Anau Irora Melbourne and South, Tuesday morning Hawoa, at Manukau, from South, Tuesday,

noon Suva, from Southern ports, duo Kaikoura, from Plymouth. Tuesday City of oydn-iy. fro < .Sy ney, Tuesday Janet Nicoll, from Siiiithern ports, August 20 Australia, froy. Sun f'ranciaco. August 22 Doric, from Loniou, August 31 [For projected departures see ehippins ad vertdsenieutd and mall notices.]

Inward3Coastwise.—Leo, from Whangare', with 67,'iUO fuet timber; pawn, from Whan garoi. will 24.000 f«et timber; Lake Superior, from Whangaruro, with 17 kauri legs ; Ohosc, from Mangawai, with 19 kauri logs ; Moehau, from Omaha, with 8 GOO feet timoor 3CO posts, and 30 tonß firuw. o:l; Kubj-. from Wbangaroa, with29,ooofeet timber; Nellie, from Whanga poua, with 20,000 feet timber.

Outwards Coa*jwise.—Bossy aid Wear for Mahumngi; Lake Suporlrr for Whangaroa; Atalauta, for Monj. onui; Ghost, forMangawai; Moehau, for Omaha; Nellie, for Kussell and Whangapoua; Christina, for Russell.

The thrf e-masted schooner Jessie was turned out of Mercury Bay laat eveniug by the p.e. Argyle, and sailed for Sydney with a full cargo of timber.

Tha barque Samuel, which put into this port for repairs during her voyage from Sydney Island to Falmouth on June 30th, resumed her voyago this afternoon.

The cutter Tokerau, which was driven ashore at Mercury Bay on Sunday laat, was success fully floated by Mr Wm. White yesterday morning. The vessel does not appear to have sustained any serious damage.

The b.b, Glenolg was floated out of dock early to day, and left in the afternoon for Whangarei.

The barque Glenlora, which lef c this port on April 26th, arrived at London prior to the 13th mat, tho passage having thusi been completed in about 10!) days.

The sohooner Queon.from Hokianna, brought 285 aacks gum, 1 ton bones, un'l 5 tons sundries. Captain A. Campbell has been appointed master of the staain-tua; Awhina in plaoo ot Captain It. McLeod. resigned.

ihebrigantinaCloopatra. Captain Huloraoycr, left Lyttolton tjt Auckland yesterday.

Tho brlgantlae Nora lefc Lyttolton yesterday bound 'or Kaipara.

Tho s.s. Argyll returned from Mercury Bay and Tairuaat 10.30 a.m. Passengers: Constable ■Walker arid prlaonor, Mosbfs F. V. Kyra, Straua*. Wm. Taylor, and Gua&ie.

The following vessels are loading atMorcmry Bay :—Hrigantines Peerless, ltillan Donan and Ijtnda Weber, schooner Ocean, and cutter Lancashire Laea.

.The s.s. Clansmin arrivad thia morning from Tauranga With the following passengers:-Mrs Carter. Mies West. Messrs IVianlow, Kn'rlcan, Butt. Greening, and McKenzie.

The brigantins Look Out, which got under weigb. for Sydney via Kiipara on Thursday and brought up at tho North Head, resumed her voyage early this morning.

A new house-flag made its appearance amongst the shipping in port,to-day, viz., a blue flaz with white cross, and tha letters, " D. H. McK.," worked on tbe corners. It was flown from the three-maated schooner Buatcr. which i»B bpcomo the property of Captain D. H. Mo- Kenzie.

' The s.s. Triumph, which ianowat Wellington, ' iaexpeetedto arrive in Sydney about the 21st i Instant, after which plio will lake in cargo and ' pjßaenverß thoro for Auckland, leaving for thia port about tho 25ih instant. Mcesra Cruickshank ' and Co., agents, remind importers that they can ]. forward, orders by wire in tinio to catch the . steamer.

• TDe barque Chili, which recently arrivd at Port Chalmers from Glasgow, has a small nuan • tlty of cargo for this port. It has been shipped • an the To Anau and Omapero - tho former ox ( pected here on Tuesday morning, and tho latter *- aboat tho 21th instant. Measra Oruiokshank and Co, or* Auckland agents.

*" The following vessels entered outwards at ", the Customs to-day: — Energy, schooner, i Francis, front Sydney via Kaipara; Aurora, J btigantini. DaVis. for Sydnfcy, via Kaipara, and Golden Islse, scSooner (*t Manukan), for ' Sydney: Gra'inißi'e,. baraae, liarmond, for Purlland, Oregon.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

KAirAK*. Heads, this d67-~fa»ed yester day Annie Wilson, schooner, lor Liytcelton. Loailcd: Bella Mary, barque, »od Ooeola. brigantino.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

London, Aiij?uit 13 —Arrived : Glonlora, from Auckland (April 20); Border Chief, from LytJ»l ---t-m (May 1-3); Normaa JUcLeod, from Timant (May 21). Waitaba, thiir Arrived: Staffa, from OaebUDgo, noorr

COMMERCIAL.

Kvkninq Stab Offlse, this day. Messrs Vaile and Braulky import of yester day's eale of produce, poultry, Bfld genera} Koods: -Potatoes, 4s; oaten straw eßaff, 18 6d per fack; oats, epurrowbill. 2j 3d ? inferior hams, 3Jd to srt; infer;or bacon, 31 ' r factory bacon S4d: second quality natmeal, lrt to ljd ; oairrot? Is to Is M ; onions, 2Jd ; boiled confec tionery, 3i<i to 5(1; box lea, lea to 18a: yoßng roosters, Is lid to 23 3d; common hens, 2s 6d to 2aßd; Brahma cockerels, 5s SI to 5s 9d; PJyl mouth rock obicke, 3a to 3b 3d; Inferior breed young pig*, 7b to 13a each.

Births.

HATCfIKR.—On August 13, at hor residence, Qeorgo-Btroet West. Mount Roakill, tho wifo of Mr Goorge Hatcher ola son ; both doing well. JONES.—On August 14, at her residences, Swunson-strcot, tho wife of D R. Jonea of a son. LIT riiTC.—On August 13, at Freeman's Bay, Mrs l.ittlnof n daughter. NERHENV.—On August 9. at. hr residence, Oroy-Hireot, tho wito of P. J Nerh«ny of a son ; both doing well. RKID.—At nor residence, Charles-Htrcet, Hooky Nook, Mrs Wm. Roid of a son. WHH'B.-On August 8, ut Harcreavo streot, Ponßonby, tho wifo of John White of a son.

Marriages.

MACGttKC.OP.-KEKn-Or.Augu3tl,iUGroy. street, by Uov K. V. McNiool, Duncan JMmo groKor to Elizabeth Kerr, youngest daughter of tho lato Andrew Kerr. "WILLS—BADLKY -On AugUßt 7. lit tho lvsi denco of tho bride's father, by tho R»v. Sir Taylor, Herbert William, only aon of Mr W. It. Wi!l9, of ctnlinlm. to Emma. vecoml daughter of Mr James Uadley, of Willow Grove.

Deaths.

CROMWWLU—On August 10, at hin residence. Laurel Villa. Arch Hill, after a lonu and pain ful illness, Alexander UiO'iiwell; lived 72 years. Tho funeral will leavo tho above address to morrow (tjunday). at 3 p m. Friends will please acocpt this invitation.

GARMONSWAY.—<?n August 11, at her resi dence. Morningsido, Crichton, the boloved wife ot John GarruooßWay, late of Alexandra, Waihato ; affed 18 years.—" Waikato Time*" pleafio copy. The funeral will leave nor late residence to morrow (Sunday), at 1.30 p ni.

MARTIN.—On AugUßt 12. at Dake-stroot, New ton, of in Humiliation of tho luuks. Alfred, the beloved and only con of Fredorlck and Jano Martin, late of Marton, Rungltikci; aged 18 years. The funeral will leava bis late rceldonoe to morrow (Handm >, at 7/0 pm.

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1885.

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

A number of highly interesting reports fro m Native Medical Officers respecting the sanitary condition and genoral health of tho Maoris has beon presented to Parliament, and they furnish tho latent ovidonco relative to the decadence of tho native race. The reports form very sad reading. Many of the facts set forth therein are lamentable, but they aro no worso than many similar documents previously published, and hardly afford suth'ciont grounds for suddenly taking an alarmist view of tho matter. Things are bad enough in all con science, but in some distriots thoy are mending. Speaking gensrally, the medical officers have dunlt.moru or less methodically, with four questions, viz: the general state of the health of the Maoris in their respective districts, the diseases thoy suffer from, the causes of those diseases, a-d tho suggested remedies. ThoprincipaldiseaHOfl aro clioat complaints, scrofula, skin affections, rheumatism, and fever. All these are noticeable in nearly every district. The causes are not far to eeok, and there is a marked unanimity with reapect thereto in the reports. Dr. Ginderc, of Rotorua, writes very omphatically :— "In my opinion, the production, tho severity, and the spread of these diseases are determined by two main factors : first, the influence of the icharepuni {i.e., sleeping whare, utterly unventilated); ami secondly", the consumption of putrid food. Compared with these two gigantic evils, alcohol is no where. Were there no wharepunis, I bo lieve the Maori would be a successful rival of his European neighbour in sobriety and industry; but with his blood vitiated by tho toul air of these hot-beds of disease, he has neither strength nor inclination to work, and it would be odd indeed if he had no craving foratimulatits. lam inclined to credit tbo wharopuni with more than half the infant mortality." Or. Bedford {Kaikoura)'contirms what is hero said about tho wharepunis. "In ono hut tho air space is drily 200 feot for each occupant. Such an atmosphere would re quire changing at least fourteen times an hour. In two other huts that I measured, tho air-space was on a smilarly scanty scale. To renew tho air in such limited spaces, so as to make an atmosphere that may be breathed with comparative safety, carefully applied methods of artificial ven tilation would bo required."

Dr. O'Carroll is glad to report that wharo punia are disappearing in the Taranaki district, and romarka thus on the effect h of shark diet: "More especially I have noticed that so culled preserved shark renders tho natives more euscoptiblo than others to this disease (psoariasie). It is at once followed (when freely partaken of by the Maoris) by a severe attack of urticaria, or nettle-rash, which at various times gives place to ppoariasiH, or lepra. I should be glad to hear if other native surgeons have noticed this fact."

General confirmation of these opinions will be found in the following remarks of Mr Lambert, of Wairoa, Hawko's Bay. The decay of the race he attributes to three principal causes :-"(!) Change of diet and mode of living, especially as re gards drink and clothing. (2) Overcrowded and ill-ventilated dwellings, taken especially in connection with the adoption of European modes of dress. (3) Early marriages and the inter-marriage of persons possessing the scrofulous or phthisical diathesis, or pre disposition. This latter is, in my opinion, the chief cause of the present high rate of mortality among Maori children." Like the causes, the remedies are also obvious. If the Maoris could be got to be more cleanly; to subsist on a more wholeeome and generous diet; build better houses, in which ventilation is attended to, in situations high and dry, beyond the reach of flood or miasma ; clothe themselves with greater care, and drink leas alcohol, then there might be some hope for them. Several of the medical men speak hopefully, and remark that a better condition of things now prevails than formerly, because the natives are becoming aware what are the penalties attaching to violations of sanitary laws. But supposing the much-required revolution were effected, and that the natives became as mindful of sanitary mat ters as average Europeans, would the race increase, or show a gradual tendency to wards extinction ? This question forces itself upon one thinking on the subject, and the suggestion cannot be eilencod that there are deeper causes still in operation, which, in spite of all hygienic precautions, must sooner or later result in the death of the .race.

Our Parliamentary reporter tolegrapha that the result of the Opposition cancus j-his morning was a resolution to table a want-of-confidence motion on Monday, It is believed that there is a majority opposed to the Government, but several dis satisfied members are still unwilling to give practical effect to their discontent by re placing the occupants of the Treasury Benches with other men.

Mr J. J. O'Brion, the successful tenderer for the Porotarnu tunnel contraot on the North Island Trunk Railway, signed the necessary paper yesterday, and intends to commence operations as soon as possible, The tunnol is to be nearly three quarters of a mile in length, and the contract price boing £50,000, (lie work is very consider ab'.o. There; will piabably bo quito an important township established near the scene of operations, which is about 50 miles south of Te Awamutu, and 20 miles from the head of the navigation on the Wan ganui River. Our Wellington correspond ent wires to-day that the exact amount of Mr O'Brien's tender is £40,849. The fcteam road roller is at present on gaged in Vincent-street, where improvo ments are being carried out. At the Official Assignee's office today, Edward Butr, a bankrupt, deposed that two years ago he started a saw-mill in the Kotorua district. At that time he had about £250. Ho had been forced to file through the action of his creditors. The whole of bis debts amounted to £312 10s Gd. Ho bad no assets whatever. Was at present employod as a journeympn baker at £1 per week and partly found. The parade of Volunteers in the Metro politan Ground thiß afternoon was a very large one, the following companies muster ing in force : — Auckland Troop Cavalry, Auckland, Devonport, and Ponsonby Navals, A and O Batteries of Artillery, Engineers, Victorias, City Guards, Hobsons, Veterans, Newton Rifles, and Ponsonby Rifles. TheGarriaonandArtiiloryßandsalso took part. It was intended to march to the Domain, where the men wore to be formed into line for inspection by Colonel Whit more. This done, thoy would bo put through battalion movements by Colonol Lyon.

Tho prospectus of the New Zealand Land and Labour Company is published to-day. Tho directors have dacided to lose no time in commencing operations, and the account will be opened at the Savings Bank on Monday in tho names of His Worship the Mayor and Messrs Wright and Cooper. Arrangements are being made for tho open ing of a retail butchering establishment in flucklund in connection with tho Company. Tho annual genoral mooting of tho share holders of tho Moanatairi Extended Gold Mining Company was held this morning at the ollice of tho Company, New Zealand lnuurunco Buildings, Mr J, M. M. Lennox, Chuirman, presiding. Tho directors' report and balance - sheet read and adopted. The Chairman a'luded to the improved position of tho mino, and tho agreement entered into with tho Cam bria G.M. Co., undiir which tho shaft has been punk a distance of 150 feet, making the totul depth 320 feet. 110 was also glad to say that n mutual agreement WftS in courso of being arrived at to sink the shaft a further doptii of 50 or 00 loot in order to cut tho rich Cambria reef. The retiring directory Messrs K. G. Pratt, G. M. Lennox, uml J Howard were re-elected and Mr John W«ymouth was appointed auditor. The business concludod with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

For a long time there has beon a portion of Graf ton Koad, oppo.-ite the Bowling Green, loft in a vury dangerous stato. Men aro now engaged erecting v substantial fonce to protoct this spot.

Wo are informed that Dr. Richardson contomplates settling in Adelaide, not Queensland, tho warm dry cliaaate being found moro suitable to tbo affection from which he suffers than the climate of Now Zealand,

Constable Maxwell Walker brought a man named William Taylor, supposed to bo of unsound mind, from Alorcury Bay by tho brigantine Jessie. The unfortunate man has been wandering about for some time, and while at Holensvillo ho twice attempted suicide, first by cutting his throat, and second by throwing him«elf into the water. Ho was brought before tho Magistrate this mcrning, and remanded for modical oxami nation.

On Monday and Tuesday next Hooper's Spociality Company wilt open for the two nights only in tbo Foresters' Hall, Helens villo, when an ontiroly new programmo will bo produced. Mr Harry Hooper will ollieiate as bones, W. Hulrao as tambo, and Charles Searlo as intorlocutor. Hooper's screaming farco of " Who Broke tho Clock" will bo produced at the conclusion of the first por tion of tho entertainment The perform ance every evening will terminate with a select ball, to which holders of first and second tickets will be admitted free ; back seats ono shilling extra. Sportsmen eager to hunt bares would do "well to pay a visit to tho foot of Waitakerei RangOß, round about Honderson. Renewed complaints are made by the orchardiats in that neighbourhood that their young trees oro being completely denuded ot bark by thoso posts. Tim settlers aro trying all sorts of romedioc, but bo far with littlo avail.

Owing to tho Volunteer Reviow to-day, tho Artillery Bund woro unable to perform tho promised selections of music in the Park.

Under tho hands of Mr Chas. Rhodes.tbe Criterion Hotel, at tho corner of Cook and Hobson streets, is just now in process of evolutionary development from a hostelry to a couple of shops. Tho owner has relin quished all hopes of recovering the lost license.

To the Editor: Sir,—Tho Tarnell Firo Brigado bog to forward to you for publica tion the result of tho Into entertainment in aid of Fireman F. Hunter, as follows:-- Gross receipts, £38 18s Cd; expenses, £7 18a lOd ; amount for Mr Hunter, £31 Is 8d net. The Brigado would take this opportunity of thanking all thoso porsons who so kindly caino forward to assist thorn in their endeavours to make the above a success. I would add that Mrs Cotting ham deserves grout crodit for tho interest she took in the'mattor, that lady providing all tho performers—tho rehearsals taking place at nor private residence. We would extend our thanks to Messrs Tomlinson and Cossens for donations of ono guinea oaoh.— Yours, &c, A. J. Walkkr, Captain P.V.F.B.

Yesterdayaftornoona flag floating proudly at the Arcade of the Now Zealand Insur nnco Buildings ,oornor of Shortland and Fort-streets, proclaimed abroad that the workmen had commenced tho erection of tho roof. It appears, however, that the managers of tho Company failed to per petuate timo-honourcd custom of "moisten ing the last brick," and today the flag was only half-mast high, as a i>ij»n of the death of their hopes, while at the head of tho staff au inverted bottle showed that the thirsty souls would fain'drink. As this bottle retained its position during tho whole day, it is to be feared that oven this suggestive hint failed to open the money bags of the Company. Perhaps tho directors were converted by Booth to Blue Kibbon principles. A eacrod concert in aid of the building fund of tho Holy Trinity Church, Devon port, was held last evening. Tlioro wag a largo audience, and a well-arranged pro gramme was gone through very creditably, the items being as follows : —Anthom, " O Tnsto and Soe," oboir; solo, " Consider the Liliop," Mr A. Bartley; anthom, "My God, Look Upon Me," choir; solo, " Resignation, Mrs C. Burgess; organ aolo, Mr Alfred Bartley ; solo and anthem, " Call to Romombrance," Mr G. Reid and choir ; solo, " Avo Marie," Miss Philcox; solo and anthem, "Ye Shall Dwell in tho Land," Mr E. Quereo and choir; anthom, " Christ Being Raised from the Dead,1' choir. The oliortory amounted to £6 4s.

A farowell soiree was) held last night at the Christian Meeting House, New North Road to bid an affectionate farewell to Mr Henry Exley, who has for nearly two years laboured in district as Fvangelist, After the good things of this life had been enjoyed in the shape of goad tea and cakes, the tables were cleared, and the brethren present sat down to hear the speeches of the evening. Mr Downey occupied the chair, and having statod that it was not the moßt pleasant duty to bid fare well to one whom they loved, still there was the sweet assurance that they would most assuredly 8 meet again in that heavenly home of many mansions, where neither sorrow nor pain,»nor parting, nor death was know. Dr. Badle and his wifo, of Papskura Valley, t len made nott speeches and testified to the good work Mr Ealey had done in their district, and they wero present with eorrow in their hearts at his departure for California. As none of the_ Port Albert settlers could make it convenient to attend, they sent a tribute of tM' love and the esteem in which Mr Exley was held by a great number of the settlers in the shape of a beautiful microscope, a? a lasting memento of their affection. The brethern and friends in the district of Auckland presented him with a purse of sovereigns, and n grettcd that it was netes aary that he should leavo them, but hoped that the blessings of Father, Son, and Boy Spirit would dwell with him wherever he ohould proclaim tho Message of Salvation. Mr Ex'ey, who wns suffering from a bad OJld, made a feeling response at having such gifta presented, and stated that he he bad spent in Auckland district, and the many kindnesses he had experienced. In the course of the evening a number of hymnß were sung by those present, which added to the interest of tho proceedings.

Mrs Wakeham, the victim of the free man's Bay assault, is steadily improving in the Hospital, but is still confined to her bod.

The Engineors, Aucklur.d Navalp, and Ponsonby Navala underwent n course of drill at the Drill-shod laat evonuig, The Engineers had a muster of 33 men under Captain Anderson and Lieutenants Me- Uullough and Elmes, the Auckland Navals had sb" men under Lieuts. Parker and Smith, while the Ponsonby Navals mustered 39 under Captain Morpeth and Lieutenant Miller.

There was a very fair attendance at Mr James Morris'Blscture in the Foresters' Hall last evening. Mr M. S. Leers presided. Songs and instrumental selections were contributed by several friends, Miss Camp boll presiding at the piano. The lecture was a reply to Mr McNaught's reasons for accepting Christianity. Some discussion took place at the close of the lecture. To the Editor: Sir,—To decide a few bets would you kindly answer tho following: —During the debate on tho Licensing Act Amendment Acton Thursday, MrHolmts moved to strike out of Clause 3 of the bill the words, "nnd all persons of either sex," was lost on a division by 33 to 22. B bets tho result is that ladios have now no vote. S bots that ns the clauses now stands thoy can exorcise their vote, provided the bill becomoslaw. Which is right ? W.J.S.— [At present the clause still stands part of the bill, and women are not disqualified, from voting. The rejection of Mr Holmes'a amendment is, in a eenso, an affirmation of the principle that women should be allowed to vote; hut the clause has not yet passid the House, and it is still competont for any member to move a further amendment, or for the House to strike the clause out al together.—Ed. E.S.I Tho concert and dramatic performaneelast evening in Parnell Hall by tho members of the Lawn Tennis Club was successful, and largely attended. Tho following programme was satisfactorily realised:—Pianoforte solo, Miss M. Fairburn ; gong, Mr C. W. Graco; duet (concertina and piano), Mrs Whitney and Mr Kirby; sons, Miss Maunsoll; charactor song, Mr H. Walpole ; song, Mrs L. Harrop ; song, " Dream Faoes and tabloaux, Mr C Whitney. The whole con cluded with tho comedietta, " A Happy Pair," Mr and Mrs Honeyton boing re presented by Mr and Mrs W. R. Walker.

A meeting of creditors in tliO eutiiio oi James Stoddurt, senior, was hold yosterday. Tho OHlcittl Assignee, who presided, explained that there waa a balance of £50 or £00 in hand, but thiß was necessary to be rotained tc meet contingent expenses. Thero wa3 also a section of land, but it was mortgaged for £1,750. A ntrip hfid been given out of this for o, road, which had not boon dedicated .... covered with tho mortgage This might perhaps borocovcred. After some discussion it was resolved to adjourn till Friday next, when tho opinion of Messrs lluuketh and Richmond would bo obtained on the pctfnt raised.

Charlos Heniy Olive, builder, of Napier street, filed a petition of insolvency to day.

A very attractive conenrt in aidof Brother Lawford, who has been a hard workor in the temperance cause, but who for some months past has been laid aside through sickness, will be given in St. James's Hall on Monda/evening next. The songs and duets are of a hich-class character, the first part Scotch and the second part English contributions, eomo of them original. Much credit is due to Mr and Mrs Anderson for securing Buch an ex cellent programme. Mr D. Goldie will introduco the proceedings with a brief address, and the Misses Gribble,_ Walker, Winter, Mosdames Anderson, Reid, Cann, also Meesrs Homus, Wjsemen, and other friondß,will render musical and vocal assist ance.

At a meeting of Auckland Trade and Labour Council held last night, Mr Roy croft presiding, it was proposed by Mr Jury and eeconded by Mr Grant, "That this Council endoros the principles of co-opera tion as laid down by Mr W. L. Koos, and heartily recomraonds them for the adoption of tho labouring classes arid Trado aud Labour Councils, and Unions throughout tho world." After some discussion, con sideration on tho matter was adjournod till next fortnightly mooting.

Mr J. Gallagher has been commissioned to challongo K. Matthews (the heavy weight pugilist) to knock out Pottengell, of Wellington, in four rounds in a match for £25 a-side, to take place at tho Empiro City. Preliminaries aro to be arranged to-night at-tho Occidental Hotel.

Mr J. R Radcliff, Madamo Rita, and Company have just returned from the Thames, where thoy gave two highly succossful concerts. It is quite on the cards that tho visit may be repeated, and that tho poople of Hamilton and Cambridge may aleo have tho opportunity of hearing the talented artistes. Negotiations have boon opened up with Mr and Mrs Had clilF by the authorities connected with the Colonial Exhibition for the pur pose of inducing them to proceod to Wellington, and take part in the production of " Acis and Galatea." At present arrange ments aro actively going on in Auckland for tho tendering to lady and gentleman of a complimentary benefit concert in the Choral Hall. They are also being pressed to arrango for a performance of the popular operetta "Trial by Jury," and they may possibly do so before they finally loave in continuation of their tour.

Tho cost of establishing a moat tinning factory in Waikato, to turn out 17 tons daily, is ostimatod at £5,000, or for 2J tons daily, complete plant could be provided at £2,000. At a commlttoo mooting hold at Hamilton yosterday, the proposal was dis cussed at length, and the opinion was ex pressed that a capital of £10,000 would be noedod to work tho echome successfully. A feeling was expressed that no action should be takon until it was ascertained whether tho Auckland Moat Freezing Company would st'irt a tinning factory in tho Waikato. A docided opinion was also tx prossed that instead of a tinning company being formed tho work should be undertaken by trio Farmers' Co-operative Association. Tho following resolution was carried :— " That lists be placed in the hands of each member of the csmmittee, stating that £5,000 was wanted for machinery, buildings, and land, and that thoy canvass their ro spoctive districts either to start the move ment on its own basis or through tho Co operative Association ■" It was also resolved to writo to tho Freezing Company request ing to bo informed of their intentions In tho mattor.

The prospoctua of the New Zealand Co operative Land and Labour Company is issuod. The list of the Executive Com mittee includes tho names of some good practical men. The prospectus fully eetß out the objects of the Company, which have already been explained in Mr Reos'a various lectures, speeches, and meetings.

The Devonport Ferry Company has com pleted the erection of a dividing fence on the inner eastern toe of Queen-street Wharf. It will prove of great service whenever there is any crowding to or from tho ferry steamers.

By advertisement in our issue ef to-day it would appear that some of the Parnell ratepayers have not been very prompt in paying their rates. They are required to pay the general and water and drainage special rates forthwith in order to avoid legal proceedings. The water supply will bo cut off if the Bupply rate is not paid within fourteen days.

An advertisement announces that the now billiard rooms at the Occidental Hotol are to bo opened tor tho first time this evening.

The final deposit on the boxing match between Matthews and Wilkinson is to be staked at the Clarendon Hotel tonight. Both men are in flrat-olaBS condition and confident of success, and a flrst-olass match may be looked forward to.

Mme. Rita, who was prevented through cold from being present at St. Benedict's last Sunday, haa kiadly prominnd to sing without fail tomorrow. Mr Madclitte also hss promised to take a prominei.t part. Tne Macs is to be " FarmcrV with full orchestra.

Mr Gerald Massey delivers his fourth lcoturo in Abbott's Opora House 10-morrow night, tho subject being, " Man in Search of Hia Soul for 50.000 Y'-arß, and How Ho Found It." During the locturo, Mr Massey will show how the dootrino of conditional immortality originated, and will also trace the origin of baptiemal regenetation. The syllabus of the lecture shows that many other interesting ques tions will be dealt with.

Members of tho Ponsonby Choral Society are Informod that there will be no practice lo the Oddfellows' Hall, Ponsonby.on the evenings of Monday, the 17th and 21th instant, but their presence at a joint rehearsal in the Choral Hall on Tuesday and Tuesday week is requested. PoDßonby practioe will bo resumed on the 31at August.

" BelshMzar'a Feant," the cantata recently given by the Ponaonby Wosleyan choir and friends, will be repeated (by special request) on Wednesd ay week. Full partlauiars will shortly be announced.

The matron of the Old Men's Refuge de sires to thank the Working Men's Club for a quantity of illustrated papers.

Particulars of Sunday services will be found on our third page A children's service will be held in the afternoon at St. Paul's Church, and In the evening the Key. C. M. Nel son will preach a Bermon on "Peace of Mind." Anthem. •' o.How Amiable." At St. Matthew's Kav. W. Tebbs will preach in the evening on "Our King, &o." with speoial reference* to the coming " Mission." At St. Sepulchre's evening

GRAMMAR SCHOOL SCHOLAR SHIPS.

We append the namoa of the candidates who have entered for the examination to be hold on the 31et inst., for the purpoee of determining tho allocation oJ three foundation scholarships at the Grammar School, viz., two Junior Scholarships, and one Senior Scholarship: — For two Junior Scholarships: John Henry Gittos, Thomas R. Keesing, Basil Nelson Tebbs, Robert N. Ryburn, Edmund Alex. Robertson, Herman Albert Luks. Richard Joll, Archibald Cox, John Robinson VVftr nock, Richard Thomas S. Pilkington, Alfred Charles Anderson, Montifiore Aaron Philips, Cbaries Herbert Jenkins, William Charles Davies, Walter Harold Burton, Harold James DolMonte Mahon, William St. John Clarke, William Arthur Mitchell, Frederick Wm. Brookman, Thomas Rains ford Baviu, Harold Murray Hamilton Speight, William Kay, Albert Victor Clifle, Raymond, and Biss. For tho eenior scholarship (7): David f>. ■}"?£■ son, Richard C. Maclawin, Frederick W. Hayward, Arthur Withy, George McGibbon, Stanley Arthur Bull, and Georgo Howard Plummer. The competitors for the JuiU<* Scholarships must be under the age of Id years, and the hoider will be ontitltoi to free tuition ftt the Grammar School until the end of the year in which ho reaches the age of 15.

ARRIVAL OF THE KAIKOURA.

The New Zealand Shipping Company's R.M.S. Kaikoura passed the Bluff at 9.30 this morning. She should therefore arrive in Auckland in course of Tuesday night noxt or early on Wednesday morning.

The Kaikoura is a handsome vessel of 4,174 tons register, with engines of 4,000 horse power. She is in every important respect similar to the Rimutaki, which very recently visited this port, so that a description of tho veeael has already appeared. The Kaikoura is in com mo'id of Captain W. C. Crutchloy, R. N. R. She brings passengers and cargo oil nil ports. She left London on .Inly 4tb, aad tlien f ji c made the voynge to Port Chalmers in 42 days, incluaive of detentions at Tenerifle and the Cape. The voyage to Auckland will occupy about 45 days.

TELEGRAMS.

Taui'o, this day. — Sergeant Duncan Campbell has been promoted to Aesistant- Surgeon. Aba mark of respect to the doctor, who hus been in Taupo for the last fifteen years, a supper was givon to him in Gallaghor's Hotel. A Dr. Leslie has arrived, who receives a subsidy of £100 from Government. Since the fatal boat accident of last Sun day, which resulted in the drowning of Mr Achman, two or three parties have been dragging tho lake for tho recovery of the body, but as yet without success.

Wellington, this doy.— Tho tender of Mr O'Brien, of Auckland, £46,489, for the tunnel contract on the North Island tunnel line haß been accepted.

Punemn, this day.—^t the inquest on McVicar, who was killed at Hinton on Tuesday, a verdict of "Accidentally killed by a stone rolling on him " was returned. Deceased was 23 years of age, and was born in New Zealand. The residence of Mr Winn, in Union- Btreet, was burned down yesterday morning. It was uninsured.

Professor and Mrs Baldwin.

Professor S. S. and Mrs Clara Baldwin gave lost night before a largo audience In the Theatre Royal tho first of a series of ontortainmentß em bracing legerdomain, mesmerism, thought read ing, and clairvoyancy. It may bo stated with out furthorpreamblo that tho entire pcrfqrmunco was both skilful and thoroughly enjoyable, and that those who were present went home quito mystified by Mrs Baldwin's display o£ clairvoyant power. Tho programme was divorsitlcd, and Professor Buldwin kept up such a constant patter of small talk, marked by keen sullies of wit and sparkling repartee, that tho attention of all seemed fully ongaged from first to last. After tho "Spirit Hand, or, to speak more precisely, a leaden model placed upon a sheet of glass^had rapped out correctly alHr inativoand nogativo answors to a variety of questions, preparations wore mado for tho ex ecution and exposure of tho Davenportßrothers famous cabinet trick. At Hie invitation of tho Professor, Messrs Thos. Henderson, jun., J. I. Campbell, Theo. Cooper, X Earl, jF, Brookflold, and 11. E. Henderson went upon tho stago to act as a committee for tho detoction of any pre sumod confederacy or imposture. Drs. Purchas and Murray Moore* were also invited, but as they tacitly declined tho distinction, Messrs Scott and Kippcnburgor volunteered, and were accepted in their stead. Professor Baldwin tied himself up socurely to the oxprcssed satisfaction of the committee, and the knots of his ligatures were scaled; yet within a minute after tho cabinet doors had been closed hands were seen at the apertures, and musical instruments were played upon and pitched out upon the stago. When tho cabinot was ro-opencd, the Professor was found as he had been left, "strictly tiod up." Mr Campbell placed his coat in tho cabinot, and tho trick was repeated, with tho addition that the trickstor Una time had got Inside tho coat. As soon, however, as the doors were again closed, he hurled tho garment out of tho cabinet. Finally, Mr Thos. Henderson took a seat in front of tho Btill-fcttcrcd Professor, and after a minute's closuro of tho doorß they were thrown open, to reveal him sitting quietly with a zinc bucket on his head, tmd tho Professor blaring away upon a horn. Thon came tho exposure, which nmountod simply to the exhibition of the Professor's ability, by threat eifort, to wrigglo his handf. out of tho bonds and after wards to ro-insert them. Mrs Baldwin w»s next fastened in a pillory, and after being placed in the cabinot released herself iv a method thai remained unexplained. After this came tho familiar transmutation of water to wine and of wino to water, which was very neatly per formed. Thou tho possibility of thought trans f crenco was demonstrated by Professor Baldwin, who led Mr Campbell to an article of which he had thought and located a pain Imagined by Mr Coopor. Ho failed, however, in a similar ex periment with Mr Hendorson. Tho performer also found a pin hidden in the coat ot a gentle man seated in the stalls, and subsequently released himself from a pair of locked hand cuffs. Last of all came Mrs Baldwin's display of clairvoyant power, which was certainly tho most remarkable part of tho entertainment. She was first mesmerised, and then, in answor to questions] cither merely thought of by persons among the audience or clso written upon slips of paper, which the questioners retained, information of a generally satisfactory and fro nupntly of a piiroly private character was given. Mr J.P.Campbell was informed that the prosent Ministry would not' remain in office much longer, and that Major Atkinson would bo tho next Premier, whilo other persons were told (I) that tho fire at Montague's occurred on the 7th July, and was oaused by rats gnawing matches; (2) that tho mother of tho interrogator died at Paramatta, N.S.W., in 1879, and that his unclo was drowned In Sydney harbour in 1874; (3) that the person who stole Church property at Finonley, London, was a rolativoof the parish clerk: (4) that Mr W. H. Wobbo was capsizod in New York harbour on April 26th, 1876. It should have beon 1878, Mr Clutsam, tho pianist, was told that tho number of his watch was 131778, whorenß it was 13176 C, and Mr Iladcliff was as sured that ho had musical ability and taste, whilo a number of persons were given answers on privatomatters that apparently amazed them. Out of forty questions there was nut one failure, and that merely partial. Tho entertainment closed with a good imitation of tho alleged " materialising phenomonaof spiritualism. A change of programme is announced for to night.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before H. G. Soth Smith. Esq., 8.M.) P.O.A.—Robert McKay, drunk, &c, 10s and oosta; Patriok Pieroo, chargo withdrawn order for Refuge; George Turner, an imbecilo, bogging in Queen and Grey-streetß, romandea until Monday.

Assault.—Thomas Graham was charged with striking Edwin Mander with his olenche flat.—Mr Napier appeared in thia case.—D fendant offered an apology, whioh was "O cepted, and paid expanses.—Withdrawn. Sunday Liquor TRAFFic.-Harry Bennett licensee of the Clarendon Hotel, was called to answer to five charges of supplying liquor to several persons on Sunday, the 9th inst, viz 111 to Richmond Knewßtub, a compositor (2)' to Walter Alexander, (3) to Frank George. HI to Edward Pearson, and (5) to Frank Gardner - SergoaDt Pratt said that Mr Cotter, who was engaged for defendant, was unable to appear thfs morning in oonsequence of another enttaea ment.-MrXheo. Cooper -forthe proßeoutfen - Tho hearing of the charges was adjourned until vE VSSe'SSS t °Meß Wer° rßmanded ln

This was all the buslnees,

An interesting and instructive lecture was delivered last evening in the Young Men's Christian Association Buildings by Josiah Martin, Esq F.G.S., on the subject of "Kehcs of Unwritten History." Our ™ port is crowded out.

At St. Benedict's Church to-morrow

Mr Charles Bennett, agent for Leather's

A general meeting of the French Literary Society win be held in the V.M.C. A. Rooms thia evening when nominations will be reoeivod for the various offices The report and balance sheet will abo be tabled. At the close ot the formal business. Mr Villeval will describe Victor Hugo's funeral, and deliver a resume of the orations pronounoed thereat. A very !»ffi y£HSBr i 8 beln*arranged for °h°

CABLEGRAMS.

[recter's teleobams.]

Received 14th, 2.45 p.m Secretary for Scotland.

LondoK) August 13.

It is announced that the Duke of Rich mond haa been appointed • Secretary for Scotland, with a seat in the Cabinet.

Tho Germans at Zanzibar.

Berlin, August 13.—Despatches to hand from Admiral Paschen, com manding the Geman squadron at the Zanzibar, state that on the 11th instant he presented an ultimatum to the Sultan. As no reply was received for four and twenty hours, the fleet anchored opposite tho Sultan's Palace, whore it now remains It is thought, however, that the town will be bombarded, as the Sultan is expected to bring about a peaceful settlement by acceding to the demands of Germany, Bank of England Returns. London, August 13. —The weekly returns of tho Bank of England show the total reserve in notes and bullion to be £15,400,000, a decrease of half a million during the week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 44 per cent. Serious Illness of Mr Kuskin. London, August 14.—Mr John Ruskin, tho eminent art critic, is seriously ill, and in a critical condition. The Sydney Cruiser to bo Disarmed. Sydney, this day.—lt is Btated here, upon good authority, that the Peninsular and Oriental Company's b.s. Massillia, which was fitted up as a cruiser during the recent unsettled state of affairs in Central Asia, and which was stationed at Port Jackson, will shortly be disarmed and return to England.

AUSTRALIAN.

Melbourne, this day. — Tho Defence Department intend to torm a reserve force numboring 2,000, consisting of men whose time of service in the Victorian militia has expired.

GERMANY AND ZANZIBAR.

German Annexation Recognised.

[keuter's telegrams.]

London, August 14. The Sultan of Zanzibar has replied to the ultimatum sent by Admiral Paschen, by which ho recognises the supremacy of Germany, and withdraws his troops from tho disputed territory.

GERMANY AND THE CAROLINE ISLANDS.

[REDTER'S TELEQBAM.]

London, August 14,

Some excitement has been manifested in

Madrid at the reported occupation oi

the Caroline Islands by Germany. The

report\ip to the present has not received con firmation.

LATEST SPORTING.

The sub-committee of the Auckland Racing Club have been busy during tho week drawing-up the programmes for the forth coming season, end they aro to be put before the full Committee for final adoption on Monday afternoon next. lam informed that several of the stakes have been substan tially increased, andnltogether it is proposed to give away something like £1,000 more in added money than last year. The Auckland Cup is to be increased to l,'oooaovs., and the Racing Club Handicap is to have another " century " tacked on to it, while in addition to the Steeplechase at the Summer Meeting, there are to be two hurdle races. The big event of the Spring Meeting is to be re named the Prince of Wales Stakes, and both it and the Welcome Stakes (for two year-olds) are to be increased in value. Hippona,

OPERA HOUSE.

" Poor Jo " To-night.

Messrs Leitch and MacMahon concluded one of the most successful season? that the Opera House has Been last evening. The attendance was good, and the performance of "The Pearl Divers" successful. Three special performances are announced, com mencing this evening. " Poor Jo " will be produced, with Miss Edith Appleton in the title role. It will be remembered that Mm Jennie Leo made a most decided hit in this character in Auckland. Miss Appleton is said to give a very clever representation of the part.

MINING NEWS.

[by telegraph-own corbespondeht.)

Thames, this day.

Cambria.—The winze below No. 3 level produced ldOlbs. of specimens this morn ing, and a capital show of gold remains. Thames Golden Crown.—The cross-cut at No. 3 level has intersected a reef showing gold, which is believed to be the shaft leader.

Nkw Manukau.—Tho Waiotahi Com pany's drive on the leader at No. 3 level has almost reached the boundary, and the manager reports that the quartz looks well, and that a few pounds of picked stone have been bagged. Devon.—A trial crushing of 10 or 15 loads from the rise on tho Sons of Freedom reef will be sent to the battery next week. Kukanui Hill. — Thomas, tributer, crushed 25 tons (chiefly from the old etopos) for sSo>-9 Bdwtfl gold. Moanataiaki. — Kncobono, tributor, banked 18ozs gold. Sdcokss.— The mine manager's report statos :—For the past week thero hae been but Httlo of importance to report from the mine. In opening out on the run only one small dab has been met with, and fine gold in prospecting. The ground is good work ing, and likely looking, but the gold seems to be better and of a heavier quality in the hard ground bolow this level. I shall start another stope north of No. 3 pass. The Thames Brokers' Association has de cided to represent to mining companies the desirableness of abolishing transfer fees for the registration of shares, and issusing in stead scrip certificates, which will bo more easily dealt with, and will obviate much of the fraud that obtains under the present Bystem. The Association has also resolved to request the Government to reduce stamp duties on gold, silver, or copper minine shares to one shilling for every £50 or frac tional part thereof. Tho co-operation of Auckland brokers will be sought toward* obtaining both these desiderata.

A fire broke out at Sibbin and Brown's printing office this afternoon,communicated from a gas stove, but being early observed by a little boy named William Clarke, it was quickly extinguished. The tender of Smith aDd Nelson, Auck land, £1,412, has been accepted for two six roomed cottages and two platelayers' cot tages on the North Island trunk railway. The work of erecting a hoarding has been commenced in front of the site lately occu pied by theshopof MrR, B. Shalders, draper, Queen-street. The owner of the property, Mr Edfion, chemist, intends erecting a sub stantial block of brick buildings, and has obtained a permit for the hoarding to re main in position for six months.

Mr George Morris, who is now progressing, towards recovery from his severo illness desires to tkank the Waitemata Minstrels, the Artilloiy Band, andallothors whokindly assisted in the late entertainment given for his benefit.

The Mayor and a section of the press of Welngton are (wirus our correspondent) agitating for the introduction of the Con tagious Diseases Act. It is urged that gaudily-drdssed prostitute should be me vented from driving about the streets of the city, and that this might be done through the Inspector of Vehicles cautioning drivers that they would lose their licenses if they took such fares. The " Post" referring to the Contagious Diseases Act, aaya:—"ln Auckland, the latest placo where it has been brought into operation, the result has been most effective in lessening the evil and promoting the health of the com munity. The evidence to this effect is over whelming, and quite disposes of all thcoreti ca.objections. We hopo the City Council williollow Auckland's example and bring the Act into full operation here without delay.

For coughs and colds, "Baxter's Luntr

M.fe^ calebratod £Qffing:mßchlneß-

PARLIAMENTARY.

(BY OUR bPKcut REPOR^; Wellington, «&V Two good things weto got '£***!■ Committee on the Divorce and M^ ' k Cauaes Bill, which contained extending the definition 0 £ «■ ' * adultery" to adultery commit the sister of a living J^■;% Dobson said from all this l"' ---about wives' sisters one would tS* 1 men were always after their tP o U / V, *" relations, while bright little Kewi it by remarking that the craze 1^ ceased wives' siatera seemed to V^ most men married the wrong &JF& Mr Buckland, believing thatT" for Auckland Railway Sta i on feet ward condition, yesterday ."^M- Richardson a question rnonVj' *• it reply the Minister sa?d ft * t expired in November next Lfl Colll*ct Rework would ha eo^^} Mr Reid, the newlv-eWt*,] Bruce arrived this mornS&fc, his feat on Monday night aw" tek, Tho delivery of the Public Wn*. «: mont has been further portnon*) J* end of next week, twWM«d till tj, In answer to Mr Hobbs v..t ' Minister of Public WorksS^l* information to the effect that H? - * locomotive firemen now empCl*!! Auckland railway have had S^ duced by Is per diem. He yZ/ft* ever, make inquiries. 77 •.«»■ The Petitions Committee h aT(l on the petition by D. H S the Auckland shipmasters,'thattt^iiol bo referred to the Government *% The potition of William Gi'vm hunga, praying for relief on loss of a horse, value £30, which! ii"1 by an engine of the railway attne'ol* station, was presented yesterday °"& Tho District Railway Purc&iL powers the Government to SS?' following distiict railways:JSs? 1 * burton Forks, AVaiwate, DuntwrnHiL taramea, and Thames ValW T!' H4 for £50,000 worth of debUttfH1 Kaitui Railway is proposed! %ttl The Legislative Council y^teniiw w, tho Excise Duties Bill, wUTffl operations of the special concEt colonial manufactured tobimw December, 1888. This bill waSft? chiefly by the oxertioas of Mr\2l? who was also the father of the AiS' in 1881. The Council pasaedZE Encouragement Bill, the Shinny^ Seaman's Bill, and Savings BantßlJf out amendment. The emplovin«ri Females Bill (No. 2) waß r^dvSj time by 32 to 10. ■f:f^.

THE WANT OF CONFIDENCE MOTION.

(BY TELKGBAFH-PABUAHJjj^ EEPOETEB)

Welhnotos, Friday DJgl[ Tue position of the-no-MnfidencejiA remains unchanged. At the njesiirt day the greatest unanimity pr«vaflad%j. ing the desirability of moving 'latins vote, the feeling showing that evenly tho party should be in a minority itiy by means of a motion of waSfc-oE-coaSifiis testify to the country its feeUDgconcaa the administration of the Goveraa! The names of the probable moTtois talked over. Besides Mr Onnoiiil/fk tain .Russell, Mr MiteheW'aj Mr Bryce were mentioned, 'Hh is a pretty general belief. ■t»i part of the Ministerial $&% reason for continual postponemfiatoficis on tho part of the Opposition itittli; desire to have the Public Works Stataa and Public Workß Estimates puw they take any action. It is poiaWtf that should no provision be nuiltiji Public Works Estimate for ffietotakj railway, it will probably weakenttiCUr bury support of the GoverMjni "M sounds very plausible, andwereiottt of its truth made from reliable'ra^l would be inclined to give credetilifeit I have just (at a quarter to 1 a.aL)rkar^ the following note from a loadigiila son ite :—" N othing has tnMs& in this morning to alter our.iefca& We meet again at 11 a.m, on Sibtkf It is rumoured,that the.mtiwrnei will not vote for a want-of-conMepisii if moved by Mr Ormond, ineoMsjuiai the action the latter took rijkM» Lands Disposition Bill: S Two or three Oppositionist^,iitjd| Mr Sutler, are said now to wuli Sft vernment to remain in office Hurt; i recosa.

LATEST.

opposition CAtrcm f;; No-confidence Motion Mii S This day, 111 || The Opposition caucus dotided toiH a ao-confidence motion on Mtrodiji ftw| claim a majority. %'• Attlie Atkinson caucus, wbichtokMW this morning, the number I'**'J/ variously reported; the approwßH probably 30 to 35. Ui Wto||tj cupied the chair, and after *™P-jH"' was docided that a wa»t^*fljHt: motion should be moved at f^'Sß' possible opportunity, the' ■■' left entirely to Major- Atkow (M recognised loader of the WSfißß| rumoured that the motion W»»» ; on Tuesday next but nothing PF^sfflS learnt on the question. ThecM*SMg! was composed of members °{Ul^M i party. Mr Oraond was n^jjllH:{ was any representative of whit ""•"■f! the Middle Party. ■•■ JK The chance of a noconfid««J»i.: being carried is very pwl'f'rjJW though the OppositionistsprsH»*m->j fidont of the result. '

TABLE TALK.

"Jo" in the Opera House, :«j'jH| Tho Tramway Company I*f ** ■ , sprained ankle. . ti^^Hf; English and Island mails W» *"■:*: J Tuosday next. , §B! \ Bound to Win.-Baldwio. Jm% Tho body of the late TamaU WB|j^ to be buried at Taupiri. , Devonport Ferry Comntty^m^ single annual tickets at»'B.j?JL(MS The " 'orny-'anded " of Government to send them wW sMfs The new Presbyterian chm Wa, Awamutu is now finished. , >ialßs; Weteroto Rerenga, the. wPffiMff,.; two of his men, have been '•ffiSlßE* medals by the Royal HmwneJHM Australasia, for bravery in »W-m^ from drowning. j, dsm ', Tho loader of the WfSfßßa when arrested, exclaimed y.XM&a^m colebratod Ginger, and UW> " ' : J»| Friday!". . ~u t a!(llf A weekly mail service nM^Mffl., lished between Kibikihi m «•" fe; - on tho Wanganui River.. The branch railway of TOB| Company is now conpl«<ft"": m , now bo supplied in any qnmß^^B A young woman naß« iffig^B tried yesterday t»M" ,1 ---" rough on rats," at »anf t^ flffi ; At Nelson, an »MgJ| named Tovey out M»?* Dj37.' :Iv morning in the Prizes to the value of #%,(,« tho Tiro Brigade DemonstrM'w" g>.- at Napier in January nefl.. In the Sydney mvWT^ffl wheat has advanced by **" jH|; since last advices. _ •vi.lig^'^M Itisproposedtoestatoi'^H Auckland Provincial Be«<*r tion in YVaikato. «ui&«fflsi Jas. O'Connor, a young «£{«&:: Dunedin with trying ™Jap|H' chequo, has tried to poison w- |* lock-up. .' RisfflK? Two dwelling-houew ft L iiH'' Nelson, wore destroy* »^ vjMt • afternoon. Insured in w1"" gm Sun Offices. , ■ (lif&Wmk ■ Professor Kirkf^J»f|, can bo eradicated by gtw^B '' plum stocks. n anf^nnß PThoareaoftbeGerffl«yg». New Guinea is 67,000 BffiLiiJflß:' tho British portion is w>lSsp'lf»v. Rewi recently made an "^« the Maori King to "Kj.«| "No," said tho monarcl), flgaj towards tho EnroP-f^p 'W round, and if I walk ft M|; fall into a hole." . J-jjl fSm Are wo not a nation O^SW ; wa are, and there n\ uf Jj^js§§--: protest made against (MfflM™^ edin Magistrate man of I jam fc^JftlHfc.; prentice with a red-hot ggfe

THE AUCKLAND EVENING ai'AK SATURDAY. AUGUST 15 ISBt

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On Monday, at 11 a.m., R. C, Greenwood iJolls at the Harbour Board offices the leaße lor bna year from September Ist, 1885, of the coal depotff A'. B, and. C, sltuite on the Railway ■yfharr ■' Planß ana conditions to be Been at the offioes of tb.4 Board. The KoV. JW. Taylor preaches hie fare well sermon at St. Sepulchred tomorrow pven- Ine at 6 30. He take"! t h»i morning service at Mount Albert and tne aJ(*ernoon vi Avondale chnrouoß. A moat interesting gatfictfiag of local preachers of the M.ahodist Churches of Auck land was held last evening in the Vijncent atreet ■ hurch. There «m a paper, rein by one ot the members, on "Defects in (Jur Pnbho Worship." A spirited discussion followtd by man? of the brethren. TheGritzuer, Jonee, Taylor, New WiUnrs,1 Fn»t,jr and llosanmnn, dinKer'H, Home Bhu' 'o "White. Dnmoslie. and all other new stylo s-ew I ik Machines (wholesale and retail), at David S.. Chambers's, 20, Quaen-street. iuat below the General Post-ofOce Block. Repairs, Needles. etC,-[ADVT.]



THE NEW ZEALAND COOPERA TIVE L\ND AND LA.BOUR COMPANY (LIMITED) REGISTERED UNDER THE JOINT STOCK COMPANIES' AtJT. | Capital £20,000, in 20,003 Shares of £1 Each. j Bankers : THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Mil Waedfx Mr Mays (Mayer of Auckland) Mil Qraiiam Mb Cooper (Mayor of Hamilton) Rkv. W. Trbiis Mr Ukes Mr Goldik Mk Ootiiwaite Hon. W. Swanson Mr Mumkord Mr Garrktt Mr Dunningham Mr Jury Major Grken Mr Jkune Mr Tiiornk MrGkant MkPkacocke Mr Wkigjit PROSPECTUS. This Company is founded— To make producers capitalists and consumers partners under tho Joint Stock system in the property and wealth produced, whdthor that property and wealth consist in iho produce of the soil anl manufacture on the ono hand, or on the othor, of land and the instruments of manu facturo and produciion. The personß who invest money, anl provide for the purposes of tho Company, will recoive interest upon (heir monr.y and a share in iho profits arisingtrora the Company's transaction j, both in money and value. The workers of whatovor clasß employed, directly or Indirectly, by the Company will bo entitled, bOßidestheir wages, to a aliaro iv tho p'OliU of ths Comp'iny, ns above. And the purchasers and consumora will also bo ontitlud, besides the gooda so puvoliasod by them, to a sharo in tho eamo way of iho Com pany's profits. It is deemed wiser to issue all shares fully paid up because tho making of and suing for calls often occasions annoyance i.nd incon venience to shareholders j while tno forfeiture of skaro< coneoquentupon non-payment of calls tikes away the capitHl already invested by tho shareholders, without any remuneration. But tho Director will receive deposits from intending shareholder)!. In sums of two shillings and sixpence, and upwards, as may suit the con venience of all depositors, and Buch sums when amounting to ono pound will entitle the de positor to become a shareholder and receive a share. Every applicant for Bhares will thus, upon tho deposit of two shilliugs and sixpence per sharo, be entltlod to have Buoh shares held for him till the flrat day of March, ISSC, at or before whioh time, if he intends to retain puoh shan s, he mtlet c mplete the full payment of one pound por sharo. If ho do not so complete thfc pay ment for all, then ho will receive as many Bhares a-< his dnoPßit fully rovers, a"d tho bulancj will bo thrown opou for othor porso.'.H. Whatever tho amount nf tho deposit, tho diipisitor will bn entitled to recsvu tithw aha 'C* or fjnnris frin Iho rnmiHun's stores to th ■ vh uo o" his dt-poHt. Miid a.li shar-holoVrd will brf entitled to purchase on tho or^riit of his shnres to tho amount of tev. nty-flve v<?r cent in vulu •. All fliirc first issued or taken up to the aniouut of .6 500'UwM bear apre'erontial dividend. riius< tho iirot £5000 will boar a preferential dividend o[ Ut pnr cent, over the second, £2 per cent, over tho third, and co on The feoond issue of 5f 00 shares will boar a preferential divi dend of £1 per cent, ovor thn third, and BO on. A f tpr tha issue of 20 O'JO shares each idsuo up to 60 000 wil> of 10.0J0 and thence to ere hundred thousand of twent> thousand each. After onohundrei thousand have been ia.jucd, the preferential (iivideud wil be one half per coat., and the issm-s will be tiftv thousand until altered by the Central Board if liin-ctors. SharKholdeis purcha-imt shores will ho en tiUod. h.^nipu tbeir shnre nf !hn profiis. to int rpst . t th;. . ut" ■ f £10 i>6' cen:. ner annum UTiun th: a '.liuiii of -haiva paid fc by them. l'hi-<. however will only hold uood on the first 20 000 -hares issued after whi^h ann up to ££0.000, 74 per cent, interest will be allowed. From 50 000 to £100 000, 5 per cott. and above that >ih ma? b" decided tiy a Roneral meeting of BhtireholderH. It la Intended to form riistriots in allo«ntreaof popa'ation in tin" colony, in which local boards of directors will be elected by local-h >rrholdera to con "lift and manage local business of all descriptions In all comniurdtieß there are two sources of proHts. One arises from cash profits of ths yfar—tho othor arises from the improvements, «uch aa buildings, fences, plantations, stocks-in trade, waste lands reclaimed, increaso of Hocks and herds. &c, and from the unearned incre ment of land. Both tbese wou'd be divided among paying shareholders, workmen, and cus tomers, in oxaot proportion to the monoy, work, and ourohases respectively, of the different in dividuals'. The joarly oash profits will bo divided in cash as dividends. Tho increased value will be di vided every three years in shares, which will bear dividends, but which cannot be sold or parted with for ton years from date of issue. A reserve fund, howeve", of 10 per cent, will bo kept for various purposes. Besides iho large interest of ten per oent. per annum, the first issues of shares will be entitled to preference dividends over shares taken up afterwards. Thus every increase to the Com pany's capital and property will make the first shares more valuable. This Company off. r» greator advantages than any other Co Operative Society, or Savings Bank, or Joint Stock Company. Co-ODerative Hocietiea are generally formed under the Friendly Societies' Aot. In those Societies, therefore, although the depositors are entitled to Intirt-gt. wo are enabled to arive a bonus to all Cut-chasers, yet the profits cannot betilatributed. ecause there are no shareholders. At this time the Co-Operative Sicletieain England have immense sums of surDlus profits, whioh they cannot divide, nor profitably use. So in Savings Batiks; the depoaitora recoive five per cent, in terest; but great profit" are made beyond in terest, which beionffto nobody. The Auckland rtaviriijH Bank has made great profits out of the money of the people and yet the Depositors cannot touch those profits. In the Government Post-office Savings Bank the Depositors are in exactly the samo position. Nor aro the mcn.ya so deposited invested for the employment or personal benefit of the Depositors. Ordinary Joint-Stock Companies are monopo lies, pure and simple; and the profits made out of the labour of the workmen by the assistance of tno purchaser all go to the capitalist. This Company joins the best principles of all three other institutions—and adds to them many advantages which no other plan has ever pre- Bented. This Company accomplishes the objects for which all Trade and Labour and Aid and Friendly Ssclaties urn established, infinitely better than tho organisations now existing. Trades and Labour Unions are formed to support men on strike, and for purpoaea of mutual defence. When strikes nccur, great Bums of money are spent, and trade 1b injured. This Company, with the workman's money, will givo employment to all out of work; and instead of keeping men in idleness, will keep them in profitable employment, and render labour the partner of capital. Through this Company the labourer will thus become his own employer, on Us own land, and in hiiTo"wn workshops of evory kind. The Depositor will, bosido his interest, obtain hia share of tho profits of each year, and tho increasing v»luo of tho Company's property. Friendly Societies would give employment, and get a first-class investment for their common funla. besides increasing them in amount. At a meeting of Shareholders on May 21st, 1885. It was agreed that Mr Roes, for having formed the plan of tho Association, and for pro moting tho interest? of the Company by lectur ing, Stc BhouH receive 1.000 »hareß. and 10 per cont. of the Bhares issued up to 20,000, 74 por cant, ot sharcn up to 100,000, and 5 per cent, on issue in excess of 100,000. It has, however, been finally agreed between the Executive Committee and Mr Roes that he shall give hia entire time and services to the Company, and after tho issue of the first One Hundred Thousand Shares. Mr Reeg shall recoive at the rato of two per cent, in shares, but if the local directors in various localities place any shares through other agoacies. Mr Rees shall for tmeb Bhares be en titled only to ono por cent, ofsbares. Mr Rees to pay all his personal and travelling expense. It is intended, when the Company is in full working order ia New Zealaod. that Mr Reea shall proceed to England to obtain assist ance and support there, both1- in people and money. An account will be opened in the Auckland SaviDga Bank in the natnen of W. R. Waddel. Theo. Cooper, and C. S. Wright, as Trustees, into which all deposits can be paid. Pass books will bo given to intending Bhareholdera on ap- Tl'catioi at the temporary offloo of the Com pany, 116, Queen-street, Auckland. Shares can be appliod for at the temporary Office of the Company, whoro all information can be obtained. AU applications for ahares must hb accompanied by n Post Office order or vroß3i!d cheque payable to the above trustee?, and state tbe number of shares. Tbo first issue of five thousand shares has been dlnposod of. and applications for the other issues-iib to twenty thousand shares will oloae on tile loth of Septembor, proximo. By order of the Committoe. W.L.REES. WHAT NO1 MOTEL.KEEPER SItOULD Bffi WITHOUT. LEATHER'S PATENT BEEK EXTRACTOR. And now sold to every lending Hotelkeopcr throughout New Zba&nd. FOR PROOF-SEE TESTIMONIALS, Which can be had gratis on application to CHARLBS BENNETT. The only recognised Trading Agent in New Zealand, Post Free; or can now bo seen work ing in Auckland and Suburbs as under: Mr I. Harriaon Anchor Hotel M»A. Itfeeh Thistle Hotel Mr A. Cairns Star Hotel Mr J,H. Harrell Globe Hotel MrO'Dowd Caledonian Hotel MrA.Pulleng Oxford Hotel Mr J. Morrison Rising Sun Hotel Mr M. Corcoran Flagstaff Hotel jvir Potirce Masonio Hotel Star and Garter. Chriatchurch, March 12,1885. WHAT THE BEER EXTRACTOR DOEB. Saves tapping and connecting; saves spitting; saves tilting; savea agitation to beer (when tilt ing); saves expenso in pipe-repairing; saves a second visit to cellar (to tilt); beer pump works lighter; bner itself draws brighter; once the Extractor is put. into any cask (in any position) ALT. tho contents are booked right through on a clean ticket, I know from experience. Yours truly,—W. H. Kiddby. Parties requiring this instrument will be supplied With the Bame oh application to CHARLES BENNETT, Care of Messrs Grant and Cooke, 75, Quean street, Auckland. Messrs W. and F. Fowler. Plumbers. Viotorla strest, have been appointed Inspectors. ■ppC W. D. MACKIILUE 1 9 (Houao next St. Mary 'aChurch, Parnell). Hours of Consultation : At Crawford's Newton .. 9,30 to 10.30 a.m. AtAickin's, Queen-street .. 2to i p.m. At Home 7 to 8 p.m. TKLEi-HONa No. 337. "O E M O V A L. REMOVAL FRANK O. FORWOOD, FRUIT AND PRODUCE FACTOR, Has REMOVED to BCHERFF'<3 STORES, op poßite foHnor premieeß, Fort-street. Extensive Accommodation for Free Storage uoodß at low rates. j



TWOTICE UNDER SECTION 38 OF SS "THE RATING ACT, 1882." Whereas, under tho provisions of "The Bat ing Act 1582," judgment waß Riven upon the 7th Novomber, 1884. in the Resident Magistrate's Court Bltttnsr at Waluku, for tho Bum of Ono Pouad Thirteen Shillingß and Twopence, being arrears of Kate 9 duo by MAXWELL REEVE, as the ownor of Lot No. 2, Parieh of Kahawai, County of Manukau, ...... This iB to gi«e notice that the said property will be sold or leased by public auction, under the provisions of the said Act, after cix months from tho date of this notice, unless the amount of the said judgment, together with Interest thereon at the rate of ten pounds per centum per annum from tno date of tho eald judgment to tho aate of payment, and all coots and ex penses incurred in recovering tho satno, and all other rates duo on such property up to tho date of payment, are paid prior to bucli sale. Dated this sixth day of August, 1885. B. C. HAMERTON. Publlo Tnntoe. nVTOTICB UNDER SECTION 38 OF J3I "THE RATING ACT, 1882." Whereas, under the provisions of "Tho Rating Act, 1882," judgment was given upon tho 21st January, ISBS, in tho Resident Magistrates Court, sitting at Pukekoho, for the Bum of Two Pounds Niao Shtllinga and Nine Pence, being arrears ot rateß due by W. H. MAHON, as the owner of Lota No. 10.15,61, Waiau, This is to give notice that tho said property will bo sold or leased by public auotlon. undor the provisions of tho Bald Act. after cix months from the date of this notice, unless the amount of tho said judgmonr. together with interest thereon at tho rate of ten pounds per centum per annum from the date of the siid judgment to the date ot payment, and all coßts and exponacß incurred in recovering tho same, and all other rates duo on such property up to the dato of payment, are paid prior to auch sale. Dated this sixth day of AugUßt, 1885. R. C. HAMKRTON. Publio Trustee. "VTOTICE UNDER SECTION 38 OF _Ll " THE RATING ACT, 1882." Whoreas, undor tho provisions of" The Rating Act, 18*2." judgment was given upon ihe 21st January, 1:85, in tho Resident Magistrate's Court, sitting at Pukekoho. for tho sum of One Pound One shilling and fevenponoe Hiltponny, b»i> garr.arao rateadUfIbyCHARLESPOOLK, hb the owuer of Lot part 85. VVniaa, This if to Kivo notice thu the s*id property will be sold or leased by public auction under tho iirovleiona 0 the said .aot, after six months from ■he date of tins u-j-.iu), iinitus uieuniuui-t ut JiußJd judg ■mont, togathe. v.ilh Interest therein tt iho rate of ten uuumis poromitum peruui uin from ihe duty of th» said judgment to th- ante of pav meut. und ull coaloand oxpeDuea incurred in ro oovering tho same, ard all other rates duo on suoh property uu to llio data of payment, are paid prior to auch Falo. Dated this sixth day of August. ISSj. H. C. 11 A.MKHTON, Public Trustee. ■VTOTICE UND-ER SECTION 3S OF IX " THE RATING ACT, JBS2." Whereas, under tho provisions of "Tho Batlnit Act. 18*2," judgment wsh Riven upon the 'Ist January, 1885 in tho Resident Maifls trutu'aU^un, hlilhv.' nt tVke.kohe. for thu -urn of Two Found* Three t-hllUiigß and Slxponco. being arrears of Kates dua by 0. W. THOMP SON, as the Ownr.r of Lot No. 103, Waiukn This Is to give notire that the »aid Pro. peri* will be *oid or Leased by Putilio auction, unuVr the provisions of the suid Aot, uf ter six months from thn date of this notice, unlesa the amount nt tbo said judgment, together with imoreßt thereoa at tho rate of Ten Pounds per oontum per annum from the date of the Bald judgment to the date of paymont, and all costs and oxponsoa inourred in recovering tbo same, and all otber rates due on such property up to the date of payment, are pail prior to such sale.. IVTOTICE UNDER SECTION 38 OF iX "THE RATING ACT, 1882." Whereas, under the provisions of " The Rat ing Aot, 1882," judgment was given upon the 21st January, 18*5. in the Resident Magistrate's Court, sitting at Pukekohe, for tho sum of Two Pound* Nino Shillinss and Ninepence. being arrears of rates duo by C. H. DELAMAIN, as the owner ot Lo" No. 2. Waiau. This is to give notice that the said pro perty will be sold or leased by publlo auotion. under the provisions ot tho said Aot, after six months from tho date of this notice, unless the amount of the said judg ment, together with interest thereon at the rate of Ten Pounds per centum per annum from the date of the taid judgment to thedato of pay ment, and all ousts and expenses incurred in re covering the same, and all other rates due on suoh property up to the dato of payment, are paid prior to such sale. Dated this sixth day of Augnsr, 1885. R. C. HAMKRTON. Public Trustee. nVTOTICE UNDER SECTION 38 OF J3l " THE RATING ACT, 188?." Whereas, under tho provisions of "The Rat ing Act, 1862," judgment was Riven upon the 7th Novembor, 1881, in the Resident Magistrate's Court, sitting at Waluku, for the sum of Two Pounds, being arrears of Rates due by JANE MAYNAKD. as owner of Lot No. 8, Parish of Kahawai, County of Manukau, This Is to give notice that tho said Property will be Sold or Leased by Publlo Auction, under the provisions of the said Aot, after six months from the dato of this notice, unless the amount of the said judgment, together with interest thereon at tho rate of ten pounds por centum per annum from the date ot tbe said judgmont to the date of payment, and all costs and expenses incurred in recovering the same, and al> other rates due on such property up to the dato of payment, are paid prior to snoh sale. Dated this sixth day of August. 1885. __ R. C. HAMERTON. Publlo Trustee. TVTOTICE UNDER SECTION 33 OF J3I "THE KATJNG ACT, 1832." Whereas, under tho provisions of " Tho Rat ing Act, 18S2."judgment was given upon the-21st January, ISSS, in the Resident Magistrate's Court, sitting at Pukekohe, for the sum of One Pound Four Shillings and One Penny Half penny, being arrears of rated due by JOHN G. JOHNSON, ub the owner of Lot Ha. Wair.u, ■This la to give notice that the said property will bo sold or leaned by publlo auotion, under the provisions of the suid Act, after six months from the date of this notice, unlesa the amount of the said judgment, together with interest thereon at the rate of ten pounds per centum per annum from the date o; tho said judgmnnt to the date of payment, and all costs and uxpenncß incurred in recovering the same, and all other rates due on such oroperty up to thedate of pay in nt, are paid prior to such sale. Dated this sixth day of Augosr, 1885. R. C. HAMMERTON. Public Trustee. OPKINKLBD TJTfITH TX7ATBB, art NOT DAMAGED BY FIRE. Tbo andersigncA twin nform ac Public of Auckland and Country Settlors that at the late Sale ot MESSRS OWEN * GRAHAM'S STOCK Ha became the Purchaser of all tbe OlothinQ. WHICH WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED 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 Spoedy Clearance must be effected, bo ho la NOW HOLDING A MOJNSTEE f SALVAGE SALE OP THE SAME. Having Bought the Goods at a Rldioulfrady Low Figure, ho is'enabled to SACRIFICE THKM AT & ANY PRICE. "^ SPECIAL NOTIOK.-The Goods we offer for sale are Quite Free from Ant Damage by f ike, and are only Slightly. Wet with Fresh Water, as an inspection will prove. A BARE CHANCE FOR HEADS OF FAMILIES AND WORKING MKtf. j.Tevy' MONSTER. CLOTHING HALL, 214, QUKEF-STREET (Offosite MoArthub & Co.'bN QPRINKLED WITH FIRE, "^ BUT NOT DAMAGED BY WATER. ALLEN'S GOLDEN GEM FLOUR Has now been subjected to the Fire of Criticism. and has come out not only Unscathed but Triumphant. HOPKIN & JOWITT'S "XL ALL" OATMEAL Ilaa had a good deal of Cold, Lukewarm, and Hot Water poured over it. It is now, in spite - of this, acknowledged to be the Jieat in this market. Sole Agent— ALFRSD JOWmV CUBTOMB-BTKSKT BAST, i Box 329.



AG. BARTLETT • 164, QUEEN-STREET. Chronometers, Watches, Clooks. and Jewel lery In great variety, ana made to order or repaired; Poesy, Motto, Engagement and Wed ding Rings. Orders by poßt carefully oxecuted. I UCKLAND FOKWARDING AND PARCEL DELIVERY AGENCY. Mr J. A. MESSENGER, Late Foreman, Begs to draw tho attention of tho Public to his having re opened this Agency in the old pre mines, Customs-street, and trusts by care and attention, and a moderate soalo of charges, to recoeive a generous Bupport. Goods, Parcels, and Luggage rccclvod for Bhip mont or Btoracre. TTARD FACTS. actuaxTresults. Australian mutual provident SOCIETY (Established for 86 Yeahb). An Auckland Policy effected In 1850: Sum Assured £1000 Total ProflU at Jlat Deo.. '81 .. 1798 12s. 9d. ToUl Sum now Assured uuon ) which Futuro Bonuses will \ £2798 12s. 9d. bo Made Annual ) A comparison of the Reversionary Ronus for last year with tao Annual Premium paid by Mem bers will be the most oonolusivo proof of the superiority of the A.M.P. Sooloty over every other l.tfeOillee, as In numerous casea Memoes received a Koversionary Donna equal to, and In many oases Exceeding, the Annual Premium Prtld. Ful1 Particulars and ev^y Information may ho had on ApDlicailon at tho Society's District Office cornor of Queen and Viotoria-sts., or from any of tho Canvassing Agents. D. J. M'cLEOD, Chief District Agent.