COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-night. Opora House—" The Lights of London," 8. Journoymon Bakora (Itobson'B), .7.30. Y.M.C.A.-Davotlonal and Address, 7.30, Tomporance Hall Entertainment. 7.30. Engineers, Millwrights, Firemen(Uobson's),B.

Auction Sales on Monday.

J. H. Hamer and Co.-Household Furniture 11 am. .

R. Arthur-Unredeemed Plrdgos, 11 a.m. Gabriel Lowia—Saddlora' Ironmongery, 11 a.m. Vailo »n<l BradUy-Iticinj Dingy, 11 a.m. Coohr^.no and fon-AHotmonts, 12 a.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Kalis win oloso as nnder :— Monday, 20th inst For Wailtura and. Southern ports, por Oroti.at For Hokianßa, oto., por Kowena, (via Manukau), JTor Wuitura and Southorn ports, per Ualrlcch, at 11 a..m For Ooioniandol. por Coromandel, Et 11.30 a.m. For Kuesoll and K&wakawa, ;>er RTanapouri, at 11>.in. For itaidsell, Kuwaknwa, Herd's Fuint. Wan garon. and Mongonui, per Ciiiii3m-'n, at i p m. For Tunrantfa. Kotonm, aud UpotiUi, per WflH-uton. at jp.in. For Whiiianguand l/pper Mill per Argyta. at 5 p.m. For Mniigawiil and Kalwafca, per Huby, at 0 p.m. Tuesday, !2lst iset, Fot Wniwera, Kawau. Oiuaha, and Matokana, per U )no Casoy. at 10 a.m. For Taranckl and Southern Ports, per Penguin,

at 1 p.m. Per ZoaUindla as follows :— For Navigator Islamlr, Sandwich Islands. United Stated of America. Canada, British Colrmbia. Central aud South America, and British »cd tforejscn West ladles, at 1 p,m For United Kingdom and Continent at Knrupo, at 1 p.m. Money orders, 10.30 am. Bolstered letters »nrt oew«..-ipHr» at 11.30 a.m. Late lottcr?, bearing an extra tea of six pence In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board tho Dteamer up to ttie time of Balling, This mail wfll be duo In Lonaon on Friday, August 28,188.1 (Sinned) ROBT,KAYE, Acting Chiel Postmaster. Chief Poat-offlco. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AooKLANn-This evening, 11.26; to-morrow mor&lncr, 11.11. Manukau MKAD3—To morrow morning, 2.0; to-morrow afternoon, 2.21. Kaii'aha Hbius— To-morrow morning, 3.C; to-motrow afternoon, 3.21.

Sunset.—TJhis ovenlng—i.s9. Sunrise.—Tomorrow morning—7.ll. Moon's Age.—First Quarter, lStb, 11.39 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Suva, s.s,, Hutchinson, from the South. Ohau, p.s., Bernech, from tlia South

TODAY. Clansman, 8.8.. Farquhar, from Tauranga Argyle, >.s., West, from Mercury Bay Three Cheers, schooner, Burke, from a cruiEO

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENINU. Glcnelg, 8.5., Johnson, for Whangarei Waitaki, s.s., Crswfard, for Whangarei Wellington, 8.8., Stephonson, for VVhangarel

TO DAY. Arsryle, a a . West, for Great Barrier Ohau, 8.8., Berncch, for Groymouth

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel. from Coromandel, to-day, 5 p.m. Rotomahana, from Thames, to-day, 3.30 p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, Sunday, 6 a.m. Penguin, from Southern ports (at Onehunga), Tuesday. 8 a.m. Wellington, from Whangarei, Sunday, early Arsyle. from Barrier, to night Manapouri, from Southern port', Monday, earjy Ware.tea, from Wesiport. Hundriy

Zaalandia, from Sydney. Mouday, ear y JaaetNiccol. from South Hcalslands, July 31. City of Sjdni-y, from Sun Francisco. July 215 Knilsoura, from Plymouth, Augunt 18

[For projectod departures see shipping ad vertiuomeutß and mail notice?.]

IMPORTS.

Ex ss. Ohau—l2o bags Becd potatoes.—G. VV. Binney. Fer Three Choera-23j tons copra. . Per Ohau—£o caeca acid, 66 spools barbed wire, 20 coils wire, a)'i boxes candleß, 50 cuses Kinger, 80 sacks oatmeal, 20 sacks barley. 81 Irarn iron, 180 eacks potatoos, 100 sacks malt, 11 blocks stone.

. InwaudsCoasiwise—Kobßoy, fr«m Mi.hu raoai, witJi 30 tons bullust; Una, from Wainpu, with Z3.oooft. timbu-; BePßr. from Parna Buy, with 30 tins .firewood; Zillah, from lhamea, with ballast.

Outwards Coastivisk.—Una, for Waipu; Eob Roy, for Mahurangi; Margaret, for Whan ftaruru; Koe.e. for Whangirei; Kaun,- for Whanaroa; Zillah and Wa ngare', for Thames.

Tho car^o of stun chipped per lirigantine Mo'ley, for Nuw York, is va:ued at £:!).033. .

Ciptdin Couch, formerly rnsstorof tho Fleet win<<, has agreed to pilot tho unfortunate cutter (Kins to Samoa. Thu votsol will tail again taily

Tho s,e. Suva arrived from Wellington and Intermediate oortsat 3.30 p.m. yeaferday. Pas sengers: Mr Smith and 3 steemgo.

Captain Burke reports the schooner plive loading at Vavau, and the barque Carl Both loading copra at Haapai,

3'he s.B. Buva waa alongsi Jo of Iho Crusader *6-day having new spara shipped. Th 9 s.B. Ohau arrived from Port Chalmers and intermediate ports laat evening. Passengbra i Ulesßrs Stoward and Ingleton.

The S.s. Clanaman arrived from Tauranga'at 3.3U».m. PaosenKers: Mits Crump, Mesßre G. Gurdner. Senior. JJeacon, Delaiiey. Rose, Buttlo, Dougluß, C. G. Carter.

On arrival cf the Suva joaterday attornoon, Cautnin Hutclmon raportci having pa«ped a raft of 16 logs at anclnr about 3 miles otFOtau tau. in the way of vessels comiop fvom the South. Captain Burßots, with commendable proaiptiiurto, gave ordera for the pilot e«hooner to at once mace a light ou the raft, and this Was done about midnight.

The schooner Three Cheers arrived from a f ruise thia monain*, having visited Tahiti, Hau hine, Raiatea. Keppel Mand. Vanvau, and Haapai. She left the latter ou the stn inst., and had lime weather till near the coast, otter whioh unfavourable weather prevailed. The Three Cheers brings baok part of her original oared of coal. Passengers: Hon. E. Townshend,MrT. N. Baker.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

London, July 17—Arrived at Plymouthl Orient Co.'a Australia. .• . Lyttklton, yesterday.—Sailnd: Triumph, for Sydney, via Wellington, with 100 hones and Othor oargo. Wellington, yesterday.—Sailed: Manapouri, for Napier, at 5 pm. Passengers:—Mesßra Pilcher, Ormond, Eoson, Nelton, Uutton, McDougall, Harrle, Russell, Braileford.

COMMERCIAL.

Kveninq Star Offlbo, thl£ day. G W. Binney and Co report that at their sale on "Tuesday of wool, hides, skins, and tallow, larce parcels of hides came to band, Ine market Is still weak, although good heavies realsed an advance on la3t week's quotation?. Firat-clHBs hidos s )ld at 35d to lid; medium and lizht,3d to3}d; inferior. 2d to2Jd perlb; butchers' skins, Is to 2s 7d each. Tallow: The market was well Btooked first-class shipping parcels selling at £11 to £2? : interior, £17 to £1310a per ton. At our sale of grain, we offered 1779 sacks of oata. which was all cleared »t prioes ranging from Is ffd to Is lid por bushel; cocksfoot seed,; 3d PeMerars Rionardßon and Jackson. Durham- Btreet, held a great sale yosterday of fruit trocg and other shrubs, i.icluding ornamental trees, roses, camellias, rhododandrums. and various coniferc. Apple and othor fruit trees sold at from lOd to Is ; ornamental shrubs from Is to 28 Mel's'hb Vmvb j»jd Bradley report prices obtained at their farm and produce Bale held on on Friday. 17th ultimo:—Potatoes, 3* Cd ; seed potatoes, is ; chaff, 2a per bate: oat», Is lOd to 2s 2d; Inferior cherse, lid td 211; sepond quality oitmeal. lid to ljd; hams. BJd W9ii : butter. Od; apples, 7s Ud per cebo ; chickens, Is 3d to Is lOd crown fowls. 2s to It 6d ; brihma pullets. Ss ; Plymouth rocsa, 3i to3j 3d ; buff cochins, 8s 6d; turkeys, 3» 64 to 5a 8d each. Mr It Arthur held his usual Bale athiß mart yesterday, when he deposed of a large quantity of farm produce, furniture, groceries and fruit. The following prices were obtained:—Apples (Hobart), per case, 8s to 10s 6a, provincial 2d to aid per U>, lemons. Is to 1b 7d per aoz., orangeij, 8s 6d per ease, bacon, 35d to 8!d per lb., bamu, old to 8d per lb. oheese, 2d to 5d per lb, butter. 3d to Ba, Canterbury potatoes. 2a 6d per cwt, Messrs Carbines & TAYLOK'repoit of their yesterday's Bale as follows: A large attendance of buyers and compitition very keen, conse quently high prices iullrg. especially in the poultry department. Poultry: Fowls*(tat) irom 2s to 3a Bil ifach; Ducka 3< to 3a 9d i Turkeys, 7a: oidinary fowiss, 13 61 to 3s; K6EB-.', 3a6d and S3 7d ; plga (aniali), te (9.1 to 133 °rt ; jiipieons, Bd to 10 J ; oanarieß, 53 to 7» Gd Proiiuce-Potatoes, £3 to £4 por ton; oarrotS, £2 to SSito; onlonf, 23 per lb; pumpkins, is per cwt' bacOD, from7d ti 9d per lb; hams, lQd ; ohoci',3dtosd; wheat.2a9d prrbushel ;oats,2Bld; maize, 3a 3rl and 3s Gd I bran, oa per luOIb; Bharps, Sa 0d; pig Hour, 5) per ICOlb ; salt beef, Jd to Hi; Bait butter, 7*d. The apples, fruif, and flower ing shrubs, trees, etc., wero mostly cleared at very satisfactory rates. Groceries: Tea, Is 4d to Is 9d lb; sugar, 3d; oatmeal, Us 1001b; flour, lla; candles, 9d; soap,Bb 6d per box; jams 6s doz,; rloa, 2>d; starob, Sd; bisouits, sd; coa'eo tionery, ijd to Gjd : keroeino. Is 8d per gallon The furnituvo, fancy goods, drapery, jewellery, &c, did not meet with a very steady sale, there being but little demand for anything except eatables. "~- ... ,

Births.

DKBILVA.-On July 15, the wife of K. T. 1). Bilva, Coburg-Btreet, of a son. OBBORNK.-On July 17, atNorthcote, the wife Of T. Osborno of a daughter.

Marriages.

JENKIN3-JOHNSTON.-Ott July 2. at All Sai&tV Churoh, Ponßonby, by Rev. W. Caldcr. Thomao Jenkins, of Homo bay, to Maud, third riaiuhl/T of the late Mr Andrew Johnston, of Tully, County Tyrone, Ireland.

Deaths.

LEAHY.-On July 17. Michael Joseph Leahy, third son of tho lati John Leahy, and brother of Mr George Leahy, of this city; aged 36 yoarc-. Renuieacat in pace. The funeral nill leave the residence of his motbor. Churoh-street, Onebunga, to-morrow (Sunday) at 3 p.m. Friends pleaßo accept this intimation.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1885.

For the caiiae that lacks assistance, For the wrong: that needs resistance, For tho future m the distance, And the fcobrt that we can do.

Mr Ballance has made a hit with his Land Act. His enemies may say that this success was achieved because he has left the law substantially as it was before. But no small praise is due to a Minister who recognises what is good in the work of his predecessors, and refrains from tearing it down in order to substitute some fad of his own. Mr Ballance has frankly acknowledged the merits of the existing Land Act, and he has only interfered with its pro visions so as to consolidate and simplify them, and extend their operation. The principal alteration is the introduction of a. new clause providing for the disposal of sections not exceeding fifty acres on the perpetual leasing system, which'had previonsly applied to larger areas. Some additional clauses are also added to the existing provisions in the Act for village and special settle ments. The Minister of Lands his, however, shewn no extraordinary self*

repression in contenting himself with consolidating the existing law, because by a series of doctorings, under succes sive Ministers, the New Zealand Land Act has now embodied in its volu minous pages power to dispose of land upon every known system. If the head of the Lands Department happen to be a believer in out-and-out sale, there is the power to sell for cash or on deferred payments. If he would rather give away the land under settlement conditions, the Homestead clauses are ready to his hand. If nationalisation doctrines have infected his opinions on the land question, there are the requisite powers to lease agiicu' tural or pastoral lands for long or short periods, or on " perpetual term," which strictly means for thirty years, with powers 6f renewal. If licenses foi cutting timber, flax, or other temporary purpose wanted, the versatile law is equal to the occasion. There are1 powers to set apart blocks for special settlers, the total area so reserved in any one year not to exceed 200,000 acres; there is no reason, therefore, why a Minister of bigamous proclivities might not accommodate the hunted fol lowers of Brigham Young, or set aside a few special lots for bands of Free Lovers. A Minister who was not satisfied with such an Act must be hard to please, and Mr Ballancc is ap parently satisfied. It rests very much with himself which form of tenure and what mode of settlement shall be specially stimulated during his term of office.

We think there is much wisdom in the flexibility which is now the dis tinguishing quality of the New Zealand land law. Theories of land tenure are in a very unsettled state; there is nothing upon which men so greatly disagree. The virtues of these theories can only be tested by experiment, and their adoption in New Zealand tenta tively will produce, in a few years, a stock of valuable knowledge. The elasticity of the regulations also tends to satisfy the requirements of every class. The few amendments intro duced by the Minister of Lands will further liberalise the provisions of the Act, and they will, we believe, prove : acceptable to the country.

La Monto Syndicate shares are again in groat demand, and shares have been placod at advancing premiums. Cambria aro quoted at buyors 12a. Buyers, Ivanhoo, Gs Od ; Crown, 3s 9d ; Scott, Is 8d; Goldon Crown (Thamoa) in demand at Sb 3d.

At half past eight this morning v horso and buggy belonging to Mr Parker boltod through Parnoll, and came to grief at the corner of Selwyn Terrace, whoro the horso jumped the fence, and getting freo from tho buggy, continued his career through tho brickyards. There he was soon caught. Tho only damage done was the breaking of the trap.

There is every prospect of another suc cessful regatta being hold at North Shoro beforo the end of the present your. A meeting of all interested has been called tor Monday evening next at the Masonic Hotel, Devonporfc. It ia proposed, in the ovont of tho Volunteer Review being hold on Prioco of Wales's Birthday, that the regatta shall take place on the previous Saturday, but otherwise tho date will be.fixed for Novem ber Slth. A handsome prize is-expected to be selected for tho Whaleboat Kace, which will bo a feature of tho day's sport, as .will also bo a maori canoe raco, for which Paul, of Orakei, has in course of construc tion a very large craft.

Constable Russell, who has been tra«s fened from Wellington to Auckland, ar rived hore last night.

Mr J. J. Cavanaugh, who has bean lnid up at the Hospital here for tho past live months through ill health, was a sufferer by the late fire at the Commercial Hotel, Fiji, in which ho had a quantity of stock and furmturo uninsured. His loss is esti mated at about £100.

Married members of tho scholastic pro fession will rejoice greatly to learn that tho possowiou of a bettor half, and mayhap also of a few hostages to fortune, adds pro portionately to their chances of prefermont. Out of 21 applicants for the head-magtorahip of the Dargavillo School, a forlorn bachelor of good attainments was ,-o'ected for tho position on the express condition that ho mumed within throo months. The alternative, certainly, wag not so dread as that presented to Don O'snr do Bnzai), but still many a bravo man would shrink m tenor from tho cnterpriao of finding a suit able partner for lifo and wedding hor boforo tho next quarter day. Happily enough, tho young man in tho caso under notico (a Mr Wilson) was half prepared for tho emergency - that is to say, ho had found a young lady who, like Barkis of immortal memory, was "willin1," but he pleaded for four months' grace instead of three After due consideration, the Board of Education yesterday reoommonded the Dargavillians to grant tho request, and probably they will, in consequence, relax the stringency of their Draconian stipula tion.

Mr Oierald Maasey, pcet and lecturer, will reach Auckland by tho incoming moil etoaincr on Tuesday next, and shortly citi zens will havo opportunities of listening to ono of England's gifted, eelftaught sons. Mr Massey has had a successful tour through Australia, and won flattering on coiniumß from tho pross. Ho is a fluent speaker, and his porsonal appearance de notes the poot. Ho is energetic, fearless, and outspoken, and his lectures have a force, style, and originality about them, especially in his portrayals of the humourist?, whic'i shew that his subject matter is not borrowed, but carefully con ceived andskilfullyelaborated.howfcfrermuch some listeners may differ from his conclo eion*. Wb are told that ho comes "not as a literary curiosity, but as a man who has something to say, and a voice and address capable of expressing it in an audible and agreeable manner." MaEsey's childhood was hard and severe, but by his indomitable enprgy he overcame tho difficulties of bis early years. His objects in visiting the colonies are to recruit his health, to obsorvo colonial doings, and to state his views on Spiritualism, evolution, and the earning religion.

Tho familiar comic opera " H.M.S. Pina fore " is to be performed in tho Theatre Royal on the Qfch, 7th, and Bth of August next, for the benefit of the Auckland Cuast guards, by a troupe of professionals, of whom Misses Amy Thornton, and Annie Hargravo, Messrs J. A. Ciain, R. W. Scoats, J. J. Walsh, and P. W. Fisher will be tho principals. The.work is now in active rehearsal, and a successful season is antici pated.

■The Rev. J. S. Hill gave a magic-lantern entertainment last evening in Waito's Mount Eden Hall. The hall was well filled by young people, who evinced much grati fication at the scones exhibited by Mr Hill, the principal being a series of new views illustrating "Jessica's First Dream "(a terrible story of the Bufferings of the Lon don poor), and a number of pnotos of Auck land scenery, closing with a score of comicalities, which afforded immense amuse ment to the children of St* Barnabas's Sun day-school, in whose interest the entertain ment was given.

Mrs Addie L. Ballou sends us an explana tion of the remark made at her last lecture to an inquirer. Sho says :—"The true state is this : Having given the questioner much time in answering other questions, to the exclusion of others who ruse—and as fully as the time would permit—my impression of him as a gentleman would havo been more patiefnntory had he seemed to appreciate my effort to explain than in his forgetfulness that he was addressing a lady in the presence of both ladies and gentlemen, by rudoly re marking that I seemed trying to evade the question. The mannor and substance of the remark must have appeared cause suffi cient to all for the deserved rebuke that " while it was only my pro ince to bring ideas, the intelligence of my audience fully justified me in the as surance that they did not expect me to furnish the brains. Quite another way of putting it, as all must see.' Referring to this correction, our reporter contributes the following note: "The questions were solicited, but the one or two easy ones were diffusely but not very clearly uiißwered. and that tho querist who put the poser, 'Is it the brain tbat thinks;' confined himself to the singlo question Mrs Ballou signally failed to answor it. and her interrogator then courteously pressed it, saying as he did so that tho answer given seemed to evade the point. Then Followed the rebuff and plea of weariness, after which the subject dropped,"

The thirty fifth anniversary of the Loyal Good Intent Lodge, 1.0.0. F., was cele" brated last evening by a ball in the Lome street Hall. A well-arranged progratnruo of dancoa was gono through, about eighty couples being present. P. G. Donaldeon and Bro. Qeo. McKay ably discharged the duties of Masters of Ceremonies, wliilo tlio Committeo aeeisted greatly towards making the gathering a most successful one. Mubic was provided by Davis'a string band, and the catering was done in first-class style by Mr G. Johnston, of Newton. Mr J. McLood, Secretary of the Lodge, reports that the number of members at present totals 266, During the past year £301 17s 9d waß paid in sick gifts to members. The preßont value of tho sick fund is £2,489 and tho value of the management fund ib £1,35-110a, making a total of i' 3,843 10s..

At tho meeting of the Board of Educa tion yesterday afternoon, the chairman promised to visit the Devonport School, and ascertain what repairs, &c, were needed. In consequenco of an interruption for sing-

ing during tbepupilteachers'e'xainination in arithmetic, it was docided to make them an allowance of 10 per cent. oE marks. Tho secretary reported that the Howe-street Home had boon handed over to the Board, and the messenger had been placed there as caretaker. This was approved.

James Middleton, shingler, of Parnoll, Mod a petition in bankruptcy today. Tho members of the Parliamentary Union aro summoned to meet in Kobson's Rooms at 7 p.m. on Monday, tor tho purpose of olecting some oi their members to fill any vacancies in tho House cauHed by forfeiture of seats through non-attondanco of their original holders.

Mrs Ballou concludes her course of Sun day evening lectures to-morrow with " After Death, What?" or " Real Life Be yond the Grave." We understand that she proceeds honco by the incoming mail boat to lecture in the Bijou Theatre, Melbourne, under a three months' engagement with the Victorian Association.

An error occurred in our report of the apprentice case at the Police Court yester day. The defect in the summons (which had been taken out by the plaintifl himself) was pointed out by Mr Cotter, who asked for leave to amend. While holding that the error must prove fatal to tho present proceedings, and involve tho issue of a new summons, the Magistrate* refused to grant costs, tho error being a purely technical one. Tho statements made by Mr Napier

as to tho employer's conduct were made in

the absence of plaintiffs counsel, and aro totally denied. Further proceedings have been instituted.

Tho anniversary services of tho Pitt und Edwin-atreets Primitive Methodist Church will be held to-morrow, Preachers : morn ing, Hoy. S. Macfarlano ; aftsrnoon Roy. 11. Bull ; ovoning, Roy. A. J. Smith. Tho annivor^ay toa nnd church meeting will bo held en tho following Tue»dny evening.

Tho Devonport Navals appear to havo a weakness for gaioty, Thoy intond to ropoat their minstrel pori'ormance at, Northcoto on tho ovoning of Monday, tho 27th inst., to a bumper house, of course, and they havo rceolvod to hold their first annual ball on tho 4th of next month.

Mr Charlos Bright terminates hia course of locturea at tho Opera Houso tomorrow night, when his last discourso will bo on " The Chrietian aftd tho Freethinker ; a Comparison "and Contrast." Prior to tho delivery of tho locturo Mr C. Strcctor's infant child will bo named and dedicated to Rationalism.

A fow days ago, whononoof MrMurchio'a boys was cleaning his shop windows in Shortland-street, two savogo dogs rushed out of a neighbouring passage and bit tho boy co severely that ho had to be sont homo and attended by a doctor. It appears that the two savago brutes belong to a French man who occupies't^he neighbouring houso, and n littlo " Rough on Rat8 M would appear to bo for them a very dbsfrablo medicine.

A concert and dance in aid of tho funds of the Nowmarkot Brass Band takes place in tho district hall on Monday evening. Tickets ; "2a 6d oach. Dancing at 10 p.ui.

There was a largo attendance at tho N. 1.0.0.0. eoireo and entertainment hold at tho Temperance Hall last evening.

Roy. C. Worboys delivers tho 7th and last discourso on Faith and Freethought in Pitt and Vincont-stroot Church to-morrow evening. Subject: " Christ's Gospol for tho Poor -An Evidonce of the Divinity of His Mission."

Northcote i 3 rapidly advancing into an important suburb of Auckland. \\ c see by advertisement in another column tho latest sign of this is tho formation of a Band of Hope, a mooting for which will be hold in Lind's Hall on ilonday ovoning ivxt. when addresses will bogivou by Messrs 1). tioldie, R. French, and il. Flowellyn. We uro re quested to etato that for the convenience of visitors and those going to take part, arrangements ha-vo been inado by which tho boat which usually loavoa Northcoto at 9 30 p.m. will bo detained until 10 nin.

Croat dissatisfaction prevails in the iD.iiino suburb, owing to tho management of tho recreation ground, This is * public resorvo which is held by tho local Board, which, although having control of tho land for eeveral years, has dono vory little indeed towarde making it fit for amuse ments. It is alleged that tho Board has allowed a privato tennis club to appropriate a portion of the resorvo, and to fenco it in to the exclusion of tho public, whilst another largo pioco of ground ifi also to bo enclosed for similar purposes. The athletes of tho North Shoro aro considering tho advlubility of demanding from tho Board an account of their stewardship.

Intending members for tho Tonic Sol-Fa singinß class, formed last week in the Fort stars' Hall, Nowton, are requested <o make an appear ance next Tuesday evoninß at 7 30 sharp, as any joining Inter aro likely to interfere with the progress of tho cliws.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL SERVICE.

(liV TELEGRAPH. — I'AKMAMENTAKY

KEriIUTEB )

Wkllinuton, this day. Although wo hoar nothing in the lobbies about Sir Julius Vogel'a motion,' adopted last night, to go into Committee on Friday to considor resolutions authorising tho Go vernment to contract for another mail ser vice from San Francisco to Auckland at a cost not exceeding A' 30,000, thero is a good doal going on sub roan. Mr Hurst has tho matter in hand, and from an Auckland standpoint, has been engineering it with a good deal of tact. Some othor Auck landers havo been endeavouring to hold a caucus of Northern members regard ing this matter. If they succeed it will bo a great error, as it will raise opposition that is now latent, and merely requires the semblance of Provincial ism to be shown to fan into llutno Such op position would most probably como from Canterbury and Wellington, but tho majority of the Otago members will pro bubly support the motion. I have it on ex collont authority that the Union Steamship Company intend tendering for the service. Indeed, it is certain that Mr Eddy's present visit to England ia connected with the construction j>l steamers suitablo for the Borvice. Sir George Grey, though of course in favour of a continuance of the service thinks it undesirable that tho mail should be carried in colonial bottoms, as in case of war the mail could be carried safely from San Francisco to Aus tralia in American bottoms. Since the above was written, I have received the fol lowing from an Auckland city member :— "The steps being taken about the San Francisco service are keeping the mem bors for Auckland alive to the necessity for being on the alert, and asking the Govern ment supportors especially to indicate their wishes to the Government."

The Direct Service in England.

Dr. Menzieß in the Legislative Council drew the attention of the cduntry to the new and promising markot opened up to New Zealand producers by the establish ment of a steam service which includos Rio Janeiro as a calling station. He askod for information as to the quantity of agricul tural and dairy produce exported from New Zealand to Kio during the last three months,

Tho Wellington "PosY which opposoa the renewal of the San Jfruiieisoo service says: "Such a return will be of consider able interest, and it would'bo made more co if it was accompanied by a com parative statement of tho quantity of New Zealand produce exported to San Francisco by the mail steamers within tho same period. Tho diract steam service bids fni- to open a far larger and move valuable trade between New Zealand and Eio than the San Fran cisco service has ever succeeded in establish iuf with the United States."

Tho return produced in imswor. to Pv, \*tj!;/.ie.-;'.-j motion it us follows :~Koturn -bowing the ». o 6 of agricultural and dairy produce iium New Zealand to Rio Janeiro via Magellan Straits during the past three months. The respective values wero: Flour, £1,450; potatoes, £463 ; oats, £135; onions, £27; maize, £14; cheese, £U ; wit beef, £6 ; total, £2,133.

SPORTING NEWS.

Wellington Racing Club Stoepleohaoe Mooting.

(l!Y TELKUBAPH.—WfUSSS ASSOCIATION.)

Wkllinuton, this day. The weather is glorious, and there is a fair attendance Tho course, though a bit heavy, is much better than was expeoted after recent rains. Results:—

Trial Steeplechase Handicap, of 80sovs.; second horse to receive lOaovs. fiom the stakes. About 2^ miles. Faugh a-bollaugh, lOst 121bs ... 1 Bobbie, 9st 2 Orient, Romeo, Nukurau and Fleming ton were scratched.

TABLE TALK.

Way of the World—The railway- Last night of " Lights 0' London," Things that Must bo pushed—Barrows^ Temperance Hall entertainment again this evening. James Albert Glover has beon arrested at tho Thames for stealing £S from Mrs YVhito, of Onchunga. Dr. Yon Haast says tho Thames district is lull of objects of interest to the geologist. What is taken from you before you got it ? —Your photograph. Josh Billings is worth £30,000, made principally Dy his books and lectures. VVybert Reeve had a magnificent house at his benefit in Christchurch last night. Another babe will be named at the Opera Houßo to-morrow night, and a band of 12 children in fancy costume will form the background to the ceremonial. Haydn's Imperial Mass with full chorus and orchestra at St. Benediots's to-morrow morning. The widow of the late Czar is quite as tonishing the Parisians by the mtignilicenco of her dinners.

" After death, what? or real life beyond tho grave." Mrs v Ballou: s last Sunday lecture at Lornostreet H&ll, Sunday evening. Roduced railway and steamboat fares are announced to facilitate the vieit of Waikato country (settlers to tho Wellington Bxhibi-

Stellard, who was stabbed by Newman ut Dunodin, has recovered sufficiently to bo able to leave tho Hospital. Mr Amyas Northcote, youngest son of Sir Stafford Northcote, has been appointed to ;i clerkship in tho House of Commons. William Verral's cottage at Rangiora was destroyed by fire yesterday. Ismail Pasha has purchased one of the largest palaces in Florenc.o for £70,000. Tho wino and spirit bills of Wellington Hospital lire move thnn twico nn large us those or Auciiiana llospitat. Upwards of five hundred tickets ate already sold'for George Morris's bonolit next Tuesday. Mr Boucicault thinks it oxtromoly pro bablo that tho Prince of Wales will visit Australia noxt yonr. Thomas Uarron claims to have found gold equal to 1000/.s. por ton in the black sund at tho Brick and Tilo Company's works op posite Kauri Point. Addressing a mooting of Thames residents ro tho Indinn-Coloniol Exhibition,. Pro fessor Yon Haaat said ho found it as diffi cult to got samploa from tho Thamos as if it had boon in Central Africa, or at tho North Polo. Port Chalmers lumpers havo struck again, owing to nonunion men haying oeon brought from Dunedm. Mr L. M. Grace, M.H.K., Was at Kotorua yeutorday, en route for Wellington-, and was being loaded with grievances- to rectify. With less of tiho inoney-griattbinp element about thorn, Australian olevens would bo far inoro populur than they havo been of .Into.—"Truth." Finishing touches aro boing put to tho Baptist Tabernacle; An ornamental woodon fence will be orocted as soon as funds permit. J. LyncWs" tender of £5,492 has beon accepted' foi' the erection of tho two new four-story warehouses in Elliott-street for Mr Hoffman. Lav-Son, who escaped from tho custody of Dotectivo Ede while baing convoyed as a prisoner to Invoroargill, was ro-enptured at Shag Valley ycar<Jrday. Dunedin Women's Temperance Union have purchased a building whore thoy will give instruction to boys and girls, temporary sholter to tho homeless, and persons juet out of prison until thoy got employment. Mrs Ballpu delivora her final lecture in connection with the New Zealand Pyscho logical Society to-morrow evening, on " After Death -What? or Real Life Beyond tho Grave." Mr S. S. Hutchinson, who was arrested in Auckland on a charge of fraudulent bankruptcy in Dunedin, has intimated bis intention of bringing an action for £10,000 damago for illegal arrost. Tho Aucklaud Women' Christian Temper ance Union has decided to nond delegates to tho Colonial Convention of tho Union to bo hold in tho South about tho now year. Aftor the inquest on tho woman found doud at Norsowood Bush, tho friends re fused to allow her to be buried, averting that they had eeen signs of life. Walker's drapery and Aldwin's fruit store at Southbridge, Canterbury, have been destroyed by tiro. The losses are heavy. Faith is sometimes personified as a drenched female clinging to a sea-washed rock ; but a better personification would bo a baldhcaded man buying a bottle of patent hair restorer. East Christchurch householders have passed a resolution in favour of Bible reading in' the district schools, provided it can be done consistently with tho Act, and with non-compulsory attendance Auckland Christian Tomporance Union havo resolved to havo a social, musical, and literary reunion every six montliß, and to educate the people by the diffusion of tern peranco literature. Tho new forry company intend to put a vessol aftor tho etyle of the Victoria on tho Northcote servico. Flans for tho other etcamer aro now ready. St. Mary's Debating Society has decided by a small majority in favour of froe trade, which they consider should bo real and not nominal. Mrs Ballou has accepted sn engagement to lecturo in tho Bijou Theatre, Melbourne, for thrco months, and proceeds honco by tho incoming mail boat. Tramway Company are taking stops to move for a new trial in tho caso in which North obtained £800 damages againnt them.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Hugh G. Both Smith, Ksa.. it.M.) • Drunkenness.-Five porisons wore ilued 103 and cost-!, or forty-eight houra' hard labour, tor tho übove ofl'unco. Indecent Exposure. — Kredoriok Masters woe charyod with coimnitlinß tho abovo olianos in tho Wcßtoru Park on tho lOtli J uly.—Threo o£ tho female pupi's ol Uereaford street Sohool do posad that they were walking through tho Wes tern Park on Friday week, July 10, and saw tho prisoner, who deliberately exposed himself, and uftciwards followed them about through tho Park, throwing kisses to them nnd beckoning them to come back.—The pilaonor sta ed that he did not expose himself i ho on'y threw lhe klßses at them because he admired them.— The same prisoner was further uharictd with indecently exposing hinieelf hi tho Western Park on tho Sihol July. One ot the fomalo pupils of Borosford-street Bohool. aged 13, deposed that the prisoner committed tho above offence. Ho also threw lolHob and kisses to them. He beckoned them to come into the park, Tho prisoner also denied this charge. Tho Bamo prisoner waa also charged with un lawfully BBsaultingEthel Plttar 113), on the 7th ottliia month. In Ponaonby.—Ethel Plttar de posedthat on Thursday, theOth.Tuly,ahowentout ot her father's house in Ponsonby about a o'olook to go a message, when she met the prisoner, who took hold of her and kissed her. He then let her go. Bhe had seen him before in the Western Park. That time he chased her. He had not hurt her. He kissed her throe timea. Prisoner: " No; I only kiaeod you once. Did I aak you for it ? * Witness: " No; you tooK it." Tho prisoner admitted having met the girl, and asked her to give him a kiss, and as she said nothing, ho took it. -His Worship sentenced the prisoner to Bix months' imprisonment with hard labour. Failing to Supfokt. — Jamea Harriß was oharuod with failing to support his illegitimate child.-Mr B. Cooper appeared for tho nlalntiff, and MrThoo. Coopor for the defence —This case waa, owine to the illness of the iirincipul wit ness, remanded until next Saturday. Breach of tub Municipal act.-John Me- Calfsrty waß lined 10s and coßta for neglecting to pay toll at Newmarket, on tho Cth of June, Tbksi'Ass on tiib Railway Line.—James Lomcz and John Copo were charged with trea pasaing on the railway line between Auckland ami Onchunga —Mr Tt:eo. Copper aopearod on behalf of tho prosoculion, and Mr F. Earl for tho defence who raised the point that the lice between Auckland and Onehanga was not named in the Public Workß Aot.—His Worship gave judgment at length, stating that although this portion of theline was not exactly described in the Act, still it waa included in the line having one terminus in Auckland and another at To Awamutu. As it was not the wiah of the prosecution to Inflict a heavy ponalty, he would line the defendants la and costs. £2 3a Gd.

Bi^'iiFACTOKS.—" Whoa a lioui'd c£ eminent riiiVi-icians ,-;vJ civjuusis auoaimueil (die <iis cuvjry I hat by -LOir.lji:.ih;£; sjmc widt-kiiOwa valuablo vuuacdioaainoat wonderful medicine was produced, which would cure such a wide range of diseases that most ell othei remedies could be dispensed with, many were sceptical, but proof of its merits by actual trial baa dispelled all doubt, and to-day the disco v erera of that great mediQlno, Hop Bitten, are honoured and blessed by oil as booelaotonu' Bead.

CABLEGRAMS.

FLOGGING A CONSULAR CLERK.

General Komaroff Explains,

(BY CABLE. —COPYRIGHT.)

London, July 17. General Komaroff states that he was not aware that the Consul's clerk who was flogged by the Russians at Kesh was in the British service.

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Colonial Emigration Bureau.

London, July 17.—Colonel Stanley, Sec retary for tho colonies, favours the estab lishment of an emigration bureau for afford ing information regarding the colonies to intending emigrants. Colonel Stanley will consult with the Agents-Genoral on the subject shortly. Federation Enabling Bill. Melbourne, July 17.-Mr Murray Smith, tho Victorian Agent-General in London, telegraphs to the Government that Sir Saul Samuel, the Agent General for New South Wales, has been instructed by his Government to urge the postponement of tho Federation Enabling Bill so as to admit of extensive alteration being made in the measure. The Victorian Premier (Mr Service) has invited the other colonies to protest against the delay, and has received a reply from the Tasmanian Government agreeing to join in the protest. Victorian Waterloo Cup. Melbourne, July 17.—The coursing for the Victorian Waterloo Cup concluded to day, and resulted in a win for Rhodante, the runner-up being Siesta. Commercial. Sydney, July 17.—New Zealand wheat, 28 9d, a decline of 3d during the week. New Zealand oats, Id lower, viz., 2s Id; maize, per 561bs, 3s. The Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces remain at £26. Pollard has de clined Id, and is now realising lid por bushel; potatoes have advanced Os per ton, and are quoted at C.'f ss. (Received July 18th—11,30 am.) Adelaide, July 17.—The wheat market is firm, shipping parcels realising £3 10a to £i; (lour quoted at £7 5s to £7 lUa (id ; country Tnands, £S ss, town sorts.

LAST NIGHT OF "THE LIGHTS OF LONDON."

Tuts popular spectacular drama, with its elaboration of scenery and mechanical otlect, and tho alternating humour und pathos '•■•'ith which it is endowed, is lo bo presented to night for tho last time. Thoso who hiiAo not yot Bceti it will midd a chancu of rare occurrence if they do not attend to ni^bt. On Monday the fivo act emotional drama of "Tho Two Orphans" wlil be performed for the lirst time in Auckland with that completeness of mine t'.n scene for which the present company have earned a repute. It is a highly successful drama, and will draw largely upon mechanical and artistic resources.

NATIVE DISPUTE AT KIRIKIRI.

[BY TELKi:BAI'II —OWN C'OWiK.SI'OHUKNT,]

Thajii;s, this day

A hativb disturbance occurred this morn ing at Kilikiri Sottlomont, but has beon adjusted without sorious consequences. It appoura that v man named Watona Tumu, fired with jealousy of one Rare, whom ho bolievedtohavoeeducodhis wife, throatened him with a tomahawk, and tho tribo forth with divided into pnrties favourable to each disputant. A party of Thames natives went out to-day armed, and arranged to try tho disturbers of tho peace but tho nativo clergyman, Turupona, oxpcatu'a'ei with both sides, and restored tranquility.

MINING NEWS.

Thames, thia day. Cambria.—Tho manager obtained 401bs of spocimonM this morning from tho hanging wall of the reef in tho low level.

SUPPOSED WRECK NEAR EAST CAPE.

Tho Schooner Watapu Safo.

Thk result of tho searches made by tho steaincrs Suva, Te Anau, and Awhinn for the wrock reported by Captain Popham, as having been off East Cape on Monday even ing last, tend to show that, as Captain Skinner suggested, it was "very like a whale." No wreckngo has been found near tho spot indicated, and the Echooner Waiapu, which was supposed to havo been lost, is reported safe in Kawakawa Bay. Captain Hutchison, tff tho Suva, which ar rived yesterday afternoon from Gioborue, re ports that he had a sharp look kept for re ported wreckage, but found no signs of it. Tho stoanvtug Awhina- roturned from her search lost evening. Sho passed Bast Cape on tho northern aide at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, and at 3 p.m. passed it on tho east side, two miles distant, » good look-out being kept for wreckage. After meeting the Suva, the Awhina stood inshore and down towards Waipori Point, but not the slightest signs of any wreck wcro visible. From there the tug steamed from E. by N. towards N.E. until about four miles out- Bide the Suva's track, thus passing on alt sides of the position in •which the wreck was reported. Tho Awhina then stood N.N.B until East Cape bore S.W. half W., distant about 14 miles; thence W. halt N., when darkness set in, and it was decided to return to Auckland. In Kawakawa Bay the Awhiuu flighted two schooners at anchor. Ono of thum was :i white-painted vessel, which was recognised as tho Waiapu.

GIBBOBHE, this day.

Thof.B. To Anau arrived at 3 p.m. yester day. Captain Kennedy reports keeping a look-out for the wreckage roportod by Captiin Popham of (he Kotomahann, but he eivw nothing. From Capo Runaway, Cap tain Konnody coasted all the way, steaming close into Hicks and other baye. A.t Kawa kawa v white cutter was lying at anchor. The opinion hero of nautical men is that tho vohbol would drifd more out to sea, as tho wind has been blowing steadily from the south.

CHORAL HALL.

A grand concert was held last evening la the above hall, the proceeds cf which are to be devoted to tho fuud that is being raised for the purpose of send ing tho Artillery Band to Wellington to compete at the forthcoming band contost. The body of the hall was wollifllled, and the gallery was crowded, members of the various Volunteer companies bnine present in uniform, and thus adding an additional charm to the bcoec. The programme was opened with a "Symphonit" •Victor Bont) by the Garrison Band, under Band master Moms, which was rendered with great precision, Messrs Knox and -Ed wards then song the duet, "The Moon Hath Kaised Her Lamp on High," in best stylo, their voices blend ing well togo(hor. Mr Edwards afterwards sang "The Message" (Bluinenthal), for which he was loudly encored, und after having twioo returned to acknowledge the compliment, was at last compelled to favour the audienco with the favourite song, "Come into tho Garden, Maud." Mrs Waters sang "Olivia" (Gottford Dick), but her best production was at a later portion of the concert, when she sang "'Kate ICearny" in a manner that oliclted a perfect Btorm of npplaiise. Mibb Coomhea appeared to advantage in the violin solo with piano accom paniinom, "lUßurbierc." Owingtotheafoacncc of Mr Upfcll, who was to have sung " The Out post," Mr George Smytho at tho last moment wob prevailed upon to sing "Tho Village Blacksmith." This was rendered in Mr Smythe's well known finished style, and was recoived with applause. Hutchinson's boautitully pathetic song, "Pierrot," was sung by Miss Moglnie in a touching manner. " Uon't Forget Me" Was also very woll delivered by Miss Stephenson. Tho Grand Choral March (Sonmitt was played in flrßt-clnss s'yio by tho united bands, conducted by tho composer. This was almost too powerful (or the hall. An overture from "Der Fryschutz " (Webber) was also played by the City Band, under Bandmaster Impey, and the valae "My Sweetheart" (C. Wallace), by MrSheehan's Band, but the grand est production was the fantasia " Honoria ' (It Smith), by tho Artillery Band, under Band master Hunter, whioh was brilliantly delivered and proved conclusively that the light band was Kolng to tho nontext. The string quartoit?, by Messrs C. and .T. Hemus, Cbuirt*. «.nd ,T,iV.;u]-, Wuy a Hue ivprißeutinloii of what can liuOiiro OQ i.Uo ciifijUt. It ii.upsK.rcU as fchc\i;<li i'ftyfie ,«an'.letii'j-ii Ltnl ioi;a!>-oi lo Uy thci varied eiiiOtiC-uf! ot tho iutlioiii;.;. At til ",(.■ i;r:iL;l old bjruius wqro plAyud, aod ulxo3f, imincilia'olv it glided offinto "When Johnny Comes Marching Home.' only to change speedily to tho "Sweet Bye-and-Bye." Thia piocewas encored. Tho entertainment then concluded with " God Save the QueeD," by the unitrd bands, under Herr Carl Bchmltt, Wiaa Harding officiated aa ac companiat to the soloists. •

THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN EMBROGLIO.

RUSSIA'S DEMANDS.

A Change of Front.

London, July 17. It is announced that the Russian Govern ment have put forward a claim to occupy positions commanding Zulfikar Pass, alleg tog aa a reason that th-3 shortest road be tween the Euseian position at Ak Hobar and MullatariaPata («V0 lies through that Pass It is also announced that Russia now wishes the delimitation inquiry to take place on tho Afghan frontier, and not in

FATAL ACCIDENT.

William Hawser, the man -who was so seriously injured by the accident on the barque Notero on Wednesday, died at the Hospital late last night. It will be remem bered that a sack of gram fell on him from a height of about twenty feet, and besides brealanß one of bis legs injured his breaking one q{ Wg recovery and bo died shortly LfWn midnieht. The facts were reported before midngnt. Qnd haß arranged to hold an inquest at 2 30 p.m. on Monday Tho funeral takes place imme d atelyy afterwards. Mr G. S. Jakini and the captain of the Notero have arranged to defray all tho expenses.

THE JANET NICCOL'S CRUISE.

The b.s. Janet Niccol, under contract to the New Zealand Gcvernment, was at Haapai on June 29th, and was to leave the same day in continuation of her cruise. All on board wore well.

SUPREME COURT.-Civil Sessions.

YESTERDAY (Continued),

(Boforo His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) WvmfV Gilmkb.-Claim £100, money lent, Tn this action Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for nlnintur and Mr Hesketh fop iho defendant. ftbmt Boothnm deposed that he resided at H«,irieraon In Mil! ,'lBBl, ho was requeßtcd by Mr Gi"°"r to purchase property for the pnr ™e of raising money on mortu age. £*>M waß Sj rft w» 8 necessary to raiao #00,, m con «?au«nce of tho flro which destroyed the pro -5 mp nani 'aft Vlts Watta was j»>iMt thai ravo V ntetesu JftGilmer'rtrcceiptforthefiiOOpntin. Mr Gitmer had no claim against the estate; hud he a claim lie, wltnesa, must, Have known t- X T Dufuur, solicitor, r.h-o gavß evidence - npfßiidant was examined, aud deposed that he rovor borrowed money from Mrs Watts, but bo moived"lOOfrom Mr Oufaur, which ho was lo feceveonanur.deretaudinK with the lata Mr Watts in heir of a much arßor sum, viz., £200, d.n ohm by tho late Mr Watte. Never signed a deed of agreement far that. Ho told Mr* Watts tbat tho estate owed him AIM or SflCO. and if a niorlguKO wdb raised bo miKht aa well bo paid off. Ho denied that ho over borrowed money from Mrs Watts. — Counsel havinff addressed tho Court His Honor remarked -that tho statements of Mrs Watts and Mr Boothain coincided, and he oould not avoid bcliovini; them in preference to tho evidence of defendant, who. as a busim sa man, must have known that h« was barred by Hie statute of limitations. He believed tho money, morally, was plalntilid.-JudKmont was riven tor plaintiff, with interest from May 31. MOWHKAV AND ANOTIIBK V. NANKKBVIB.-ln this action John Mowbtay and anothor tought to recovcrof thedefondaut, HenryC. Nankervis, P oßse3Bion of land and hotel, and brouch o( covenant in deEd of lease.-Mr Heskotb. m- Btruoted by M r AlPXßndcr, appeared tor puun tijr nnd Mr Button insiiuctcd byMrFraukUn, for defenriant.-The dofendnnt had leaeed an hotol at Whangarei, in which wbs a covenant that, iluring; his term of lease ho Bhould i ot bnv or sell any other colonial bear than thnt sunpllcd by Whits on and Son?. Tho defendant was oxumined at somo length, and deposed that ho took posecspion of the premises in March last. He obtained a quantity of beer from Whitson, and Sons, and about llvo barrolo of stout from Downing, of Whan^aroi. The v iluo was about £16 He had ordered beer f rcm Whitson and Sons, and was obliged to get some from DownlnK in tho interim; for tho purposa of trade. Since thea hn had beon receiving eight or ten barrels a month from Whitson and Sons. Ue had thu boor (rcm Downing, notubreak tho covenant, but. to kccD tho hotel supplied. Ho paid from £ 00 to £K0 in cash to Loran for good will, stock, and futnUure.

THIS DAY.

His Honor took his seat at ten o'clock,

MOWBRAY AND ANOTHER V. NANKBROW.— This action was concluded today. William Charles Walker, manager at Messrs Whftson and Son's, deposed to the quantity of beer sup plied regularly to defendant;. In April, how ever, instead of ten barrels (hoy only supplied three barrels; ho would not have taken action in tho matter, but the matter was in the hands of the trustees. - Henry Martin, aeafter, deposed toUicdclivcrvoC tho Ijeor. Cqunsol addressed the Court.—His Honor said this was a casoin which there did not appear to have been any fraudulent intent to evade the covonaiit; ho could easily understand it; defendant, who had paid a large amount of money for goodwill, &c, had run out of beer, and by buying of another brewer hid committed a trifling breach of covenant; and as the covenant was vory vaguely expressed, the case did not call for excessive damages. Judgment for plainlitl, defendant to pay damage* equivalent to loss of sale, and costs on the uiiddlo scale. Smith v. Meaohkh.—ln this action tho plainti Ifsought to set aside a deed of conveyance of certain property, as fraudulent and void, Mr Franklin appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Skeen for tho defendant. Benjamin Smith, a very old man, deposed that ho had lived at Panmuro for 37 years. In September last, Michael Meagher came to him, it was on a Sunday; talked with him; Meagher asked to see tho deeds of his property, told him ho be linved they were In a box at tho foot of the bed. Meagher said, if you don't make a will in favor of me. my brother John will forgo a will and tako his property; told him ho would not bolieve it,: ho persuaded him to miiko a will in his favour; refused to do it; wanted to tako him to Auckland tho next day and get a will drawn. Meagher wanted to buy him a now pair of boots, that was on a Sunday. On tho following Mon day lio was induced to go to Auckland; Meagher lifted him into his cart and drove him in; lie pullod up at. Kllerslio, und Michael wanted him to take something, ho said "ginger beer," but a long glass of boor was brought to him which ho drank. On roaching Auckland, ho was carried into a lawyer's oftlco; went into a room. Dofendant agreed to keep him whilo he lived, and bury him when he died. Ho told the lawyer ho would leave his property to Mick on theso conditions. The will was placed boforo him and ho made his cross. Ho nov.or told Meagher to get a con veyance ; never intended to do ; only signed tho will, and that, was all ho intonded to do. Some times he took a cup of tea at defendant's house, but lived with his son Tom. Plaintiffs wifo died in January last; defendant never offered to support him; in fact, since ho- made his will in Mcashor's favour, he had treated him with cold contempt.—Mr Franklin: Ho thought he had got your money, and cared no more about you.—Defendant: Yes.—By Mr Skeon :Ho was nearly blind; he touched v pen but could not see it. Gavo no instructions to Messrs Hughes and George about a conveyance. The land was valued lit £250; never sold it; had signed no otlior paper in connestion with his property. costs on the lower ecale.—Charles F. Buddie, solicitor, deposed to making the will of Michael Meaghnr, who did nil the speaking, and plaintiff consented, and madn his cro3S.— John Meagher deposed that he had a conversa tion with defendant about Christpina at tbo old man's house His mother (plaintiff's wife) was piveout, and chu aekod Wiobaol why ho had de ceived tho eld man iv tho will. Ho denied lio had dono si. His name was merely men tioned. Told his brother that it was no use deceiving his niotuor, f' r he had Kqt tho old man to liiako a wll' at Messrs Whitaker acd Russell's and had then g," t a eon voyanoe made to himself in the office of Hughes and George. He still denied it; but. wh n close'y pressed, ho ownod that he had done so. Asked his brother what, he was going to do with the old people ? Ho said, Mike, you are a smart man to rob your dying mother aud a blind old man 1 He replied, "■Yes, tho lawyers said I was Bmart, and jou can go to h !" He believed defendant's con duct was tho death of hi» mothor. The wit ness supported tho plaintiff. The land was about three acres In extent, with the houses on it By Mr Skeen: He held the property on lease, at the icquest ot his mothor. Could not say what the property was worth. Mike admitted that he had Bwindlcd the old man.—Margaret Meashir. wife of the last witness, corroborated .her husband's statement in regard to the visit of defendant, and tho conversation.— Andrew Stevonson Thomson deposed that he waß a farmer at Pannrare. Know tho parties in this suit. Considered the plaintiff was getting feeble iv intellect, and easily imposed upon. Met defendant in Qneenstreet. Had a conver sation with him about tho property. Defen dant said he was inclined to altor things In favour of his brothers. Asked wit ness if he would negotiate bctwoon the par ties. Went with him to Hughes and George's for that purpose. Subsequently, howover, de fendant refused to withdraw tho conveyance.— By Mr Skeen : Tho property was perhaps worth £150; not more. He nevor offered to purchase it.—Thomas Meagher, labourer, and John Taylor, living next door, ?avo uvldenno as lo tho etato or plaintiffs iniml.-Mr Goorgo, solicitor, deposed to plaintiff and d«fendantcoming to his oftico. ))id not know eithor of thorn. Tho younßor spoakor said they : wanted a conveyance of sorao land, and the old man prodnced two Crown grants. Ho sat beside the old man and wished him to state exactly what he wanted, seeing that, ho vhib very old. Defendont aaid they wished it done that, day. «8 it was difficult to get tho old man into town. Ho propared a dratt and care fully explained its naturo The deod was on grossed ; again road over and explained. Plain tiff said Michaol was his stcpsou, and had been good to him. The deed was duly executed. The Court was then adjourned until ton o clock on Monday morning.

Yale College Observatory

Dr. Leonard Waldo, the astronomer in obnrgo, liuh recently publialiod his anaußl report oi the watch-rating vaults for firat-filass certiQo&tea .'or tile your enaiug Juce 3, lbSl. Tha vvatoh'el were observed by him for 42 daya, tebted in five positions, and subjected to heat and cold in tho i oven and refrigerator. Tho bost record was obtained by a keyless watch made by the ' American Woltiam VVatoh Company.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY <OUR SPKCIA^RKpoa^ VVKLLISOTONahia^. Mb Babqaville asked the Governnw' ' placo tho trust of the land allotment V ? I corner of Stanley-street and the ShtaJ B»: Auckland, containing the Maori hoito!, 1 in the City of Auckland, instead of ft!*1 H Trustee. ■tSSV.B Mr Ballance replied that the Qotbjb' ' would give the matter due codbUb^ KP Thereupon Mr Moss moved the »di«^ H ment ot the House to put on record Pa*,!?!' & claim to th& allotment, it bewg-srttySff'l fs boundaries of that borough. ■w* j§ Mr Thompson presented two tetitf asking that liquor be not auntS? m children. «""»■(» m\, The Joint Committee on bills Tetio^tla 1 that tho Spencer Kostorationof WaW?H'>:fli' Bill is not a private bill. W- 1 Mr Moat presented a petition fromii I shipowners and masters trading at HjdiS?' B asking that William Francis befesmffi' M signalman at Kaipara Heads. ■ ,^H. |ffl§| J. C. Hammond has taken charea (Uti. I Factory Act in tho Upper Home. ;v '§§ I hear that Sir George Grey intendjiu 9 Sir Julius Vogel's petition comeeinok' B severely criticiee Sir Julius's conduct'bw Hal pect to this matter, The Waste Lands Committee him» f ' solved to defer all claims from Si-' H settlers for land till Colonel HaoH S return from Sydney, to get his evident fi With reference to the rumour vji M yesterday afternoon regarding Sir Gem! '■ Grey's intention to object to the referen ; » of Sir Julius Vogel's petition to any "of t£ present committeos, I find that auohv air George's intention at the timj-Ht! graphed. Acting on the advice'oUu m friends, however, he has decided to put. Hi pone action till it is seen what thePetK m Selection Committee will do with ft; *^ m A clause of Sir George Grey's Juitjcgj if tho Peace Act which has not previ*B|, M transpired is to the effect thataUpnJt w justices cease to hold commUaioa '(S H peaco when the bill becomes law, < -^ B The Public Works Act AmendrMjilji: fE§§ vides that the Minister may take iu&L B fortifications under the Act. .„ .j X In conversation with Major Ste»M i M ascertained that he has hopes.of, gets» ffi his Licensing Act Amendment througK Si Houso this session, but he deprecate lu,. \M attempt on the part of Licensed Victfliilldi1 B| Associations to "assist." Hia'-illl), ■ neither in the interest of one party nortlj IB Mr Bruce has presented a petitioa aignej H by 1,200' seamen in various parts of ti» H colony, asking that they be qualified lo M> vote at elections for Parliament. ' : Asto the petition of " Mokau " Jonw'n. W Petitions Committee report having taki H the evidence of Messrs Ballanco, Bry«,uj H thu petitioner, ami heard counsel'ialu H behalf, and huvin*b'efore tb«mpapeta«j. H nected with the case from 1876 to the f* Hj sent tiino.ure of opinion that the caftaof Un Sffi petitioner bo roferrcd to the Governmeßtit W, order that such action may be takjeb lj H legislation as would remove any piejodicul:^ effect which the Nativo Land Alienatitjiijit' HI striction Act of last year may have c X regards ths petitioner's rights in the Moka- ||J kino block. ; A report from LioutColonel llobertstir p| the native meeting at l'arihaka at tie mi X of Juno last was laid on tho table by tin H Native Minister. The writer say?;-"ii 8| would appear to me that the speeches ruij ot wero very satisfactory,and evince aetaof B desire on both Te Whiti's and Tohn'a padi fl to preserve order and peace amongst tki M natives. That Te Whiti's influents cm IB them is as great as ever, is Bhowniy'li Wa means which they adopt to procure ruiief H to present to him—houaeß,cattle, and eta property being sold to obtain it Thta HI uro large quuatities of food at"P«ffljity§■ eiich as potatoes and the usual Maori foo', but at all their feasts at this meeting ■■!r. endeavoured to copy European moai^ pi served milk even being procured from tit • ' stores, and everything was carrM out a ■ true pakeha Btyle. So Bpirits.dr bwH ; were allowed to be brought into &«» pah. In conclusion I may state tliit lit H whole meaning of the speeches appew^lt &b be peace." In connection with the petition oltfim fffi Parateno, who alleges that at alatad^n ig for the Southern Maori district ifMi MR . things were done which were illegjl/slid«| aeks for fresh election, the KativsjfJfib SB Committee report that this is a'qtjfiii WB which can only be settled in a law wait IS The following nre the total amootUti' moneys received from the Governnitti^ County Councils during the .year wSp March last:—Rateß on Crown »nd up lands, £21,616 ; receiptH from land toft deferred payments, £5,243; goldK revenue and duty, £37,30-1; f« , tines under the Financial ArrangemßJitiM,H| £1,390; grants under Road and !#H Act, £02,272; special grants, 'jM!,ffli fffl ' other receipts from Government,.ftltH total, £216,129.

THE RADCLIFF RITA CONCERT CO.

A select concort company of llrot-cllß H^g artistes has suddenly arrived fromitkHf•■ South under the pilotage of Mr J. S^H an experienced and successful agwt,*^'^, was last here with the Simoneene, andOi opening performance has been fixed top JH place in the Theatre Royal on ' Mmfl night. The artistes whose name t^ C*|fl§| pany bears are Madame Paulino PiBH a prima donna of exceptional WHS and Mr John Radcliff (her husbaacl^H. prince of flute-players and a Prefes»'|§|| Music of tho London Academy. In MHj Mrßadclift'is an accomplished perf«wH| upon all kindb of reed inßtriimentß,fcWwM| simplest up to the moß.t elaborate. *H lady and gentleman have evoked *Wf*H| tidns of delight wherever they htoftiHj formed throughout Australia .""".rffll Soutjiorn part of this colony, and in <|^H of musical repute like Auokland th ought to receive a very heaitywelcomnß, an unstinted measure of patronage Wj • on tbo west coast of tho South laUnd, a Smith was unfortunate enough to h»«:l; "•'., ontiro luggage stolen, and it has not* been recovered. ]■

The Voyage of the Cutter unknown.

(To tho Kditor.) ." ■. . ; SiK.-In your report of the return of wSH. (tilus. you term bora moßtuntortunal|HS*[i||| Quite iruc na far as the owner and «f>J Roods by this vessel are conwroMfWJjll! vessel is not to bUmc. All tho niißforM»> be attributed to the person in oharge. t»l sho started tho first time I asked the vm.» - agent for tho vessel and tho shiPE««* • oai-go, if her Bails were good..His ■JJJJJ : '•Yes, 11 that he had them middlMttWjgSfflHj that they wero all right All i* yr t r > I i wjp h gait, ami lio got {.WUiiirl1 ' Two weeks after ha loft I found W™" ; f.-oliDi- betwesn tho Kawau »nd ths -aw I scßfa mespaßO by tho Ar^jle w ' Fltzrov tor him to come back ct f , AuuKlrnd to see what was tne'mWW ;, ; j arrival h«re bo said that the sewing.** **^j o' the mainsail was all rotten. Gotft w»;.^ of Fails made, took two ions of PSWW'Sjujg.'-j'j out of her, and gothor away asrain 0nw^«,..,; ins ~ even th re in good order mt\~SSWM wll a fair wind thattontinuedtorserena^^ Judtemy fc\irpri«o on l'iiaayroornmgW'^|<j sbo returned again to pott with her '^jTmS/::} rnrried away. Went aboard' ana {j™jufls> tlie »iain boom was carried awayinlaojij*.^,.;, byallowinntheboom to jibe, rpnnttg JffiMt ealiofwirdunderdouble-reeffdcaDj-B':.^,. how theyat'owod tho boomtojibe. sz£Mm below to gee something to eat ana JTOj. ;: : ' horn to one of the mon,| thaU evidenW w ( I now how to steer, and ho alloivto tfle bj» «■_■ jibe, and it broke," of course, s»tw! ™Ksi, hoarted master decided to return toA»™■., The cutter did not rpquiro any repaiw»»v^i new mainboom, with which she yj^vSir within two nour s of her arrival. »°a»wJ'"UH||; after proceeded a gain on her voyage!? Hk»«||f Captain Couch, a Bearoan who is J™JJJ2,-. return to port until he finishes t",'«K lam, &n, D. H McKenzie, Agent mr,"1 Hm tain Adams. .

The Victorian postal aufcboriH^Js{H| all in their power to prevent Mr J> *smß| from receiving letters with reference "f consultations. .*';:, Chamber's cslebrated sowing ttV^M 2, Queen-street. i^:;. What an immense . improwj*l^' Why, I did not think then) W«» v ; a laree Show Kooiu in Auckland! BW»«]^ remarks now bcini? made by,yißlS,|jlKi. Il',', gazo upon tlio Stock of Furnlßbmg bow . oxtonsivd premiaos of Garlics.« u >f | House Furniebora.—[Abvt.J The trade, speculatore, a'^.^&ftH Jo well to attend Die aalo on MondaJ'JJ. j^ s ■; Lewis. Thoro is a splendid lot o£ J&^*Msl ness and saddlery to be sold. IZfi(pt'£ numerous and well-assorted » e*^li«»'!i^ tnent of a first-claas manufacturer.. ;MS<h| are for absoluta Bale, without mo ». reserve. ■ .■ Good Words-Fbom Good AOTflSiffi • • • \V-ocn^«rl,aMvoareperf«wT«sl.B| I'io writa; (Cottou) h;iu bsen S^S^S»J|H: HoVtettor rs"vii)esar 'and aU other bMgga, patent niodicJncß, but never didlany ™XjJ».'; their best days, begin to Imro »■ "sjp* Bitters liave. ■ • Vo can't cat enopgß"^ IVe are out rf them hairthe «me. J%» rom letUr.to Hop Bittera COjAnOT 'rom Benton, Mtbbs & Co.. wnoww [Utg, Cleveland, 0. BtßUeudW' ;

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THE AUCKLAND EVEJSI3NG STAK, SATURDAY, JULY IS 1885,



AG. BARTL ET T, • 151, QUEKN-BTBKE'V. Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery in great variety, and made to order or repaired: Poesy, Motto, Engagement and Wedding Rings. Orders by post carefully executed. USI PUBLISHED AT AXL THI3 BOOKSELLERS, AICKIN'S ANNUAL, A DOMESTIC MEDICAL GUIDK, AND SATISTICAL RECORD OS TUB POPULATION. VITAL STATISTICS, PRODUCTtON, [•' - ALSO, , > J .'•■•■ NOTES ON HEALTH AND HTGIBtfB),; With other \%lu&ble Information...; . Fbioe «. .„ ... ... Okb Hmiaira,



I. & H. COOKB, JABINETMAKBRS, UPHOLSTERERS, &c. Bag to Inform their frienda and the public that they have ; REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, JUNCTION OF 2UEEN AND GREY STREETS. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. WE ate NOW OFFERING the following SPECIAL BARGAINS. SEVENTY MANTLES AND JACKETS, AND SIXTY COSTUMES (LADIES1 AND CHILDREN '81, BOUGHT AT A DISCOUNT OF FIFTY PER CENT. OFF MANUFACTURERS' PRICES, AND BEING SOLD AT «r PROPORTIONATE PRICES. "S LARGE QUANTITIES .OF PERFECT GOODS PERFECT GOODS FEOM MESSRS OWEN Si GRAHAM'S, BOUGHT AT IMMENSE REDUCTIONS, LARGE BTOCK OF FANCY DRESS GOODS. FORTY-THREE DOZ. MUSLIN COL LARETTES AND BOWS, AND TWENTY-FOUR DOZ. FRINGES, BOUGHT CONSIDERABLY BHLOWMANU . FACTURERS' PBICE3. All the above Goods are being SOLD REMARKABLY CHEAP. A CALL WILL CONVINCE THE MOST SCEPTICAL. MILNE AND CHOYCE, QUEEN-STREET. We have much i Gband Display ol plcaiiuro in stating our extensive al IRON teiationa are com pleted. At con- T7< BEDSTEADS BliJerable outlay •*■ , we have enlarged AT our Show Booms. T] B. win "X U 6ARUCK faMy astonished IJ , & v'ariely ISTSESf . ■ j SWELL'S, steads, Carpets, TW and General Al \ • Household Furni- turo presented to T their vI9W aa they "x_i ►j Assortment of GARLICK cARpETa . CRANWELL. At Reduced PHoes _ ' YOUR aAR"°K ■ :.j ' ■! . .. ■ & CRANWELL. Young people about to stan . T Housokeeping H * will find it to their advantage r . to Furnish fron. II TiifiiHdfiM qur, Establish- BEDROOM, mont, because, v rT isittik« unnM we keep bo many [J SITT^G-ROOM olaases of Goods, ntNiNn nnr>M we can suit ali o DINING-ROOM, pockets. It ie !> virravK possible -ifi far- KITCHEN nlsh a house from f-, piTnvrTmii' £20 up to anj Jg i URNITUIIii amount from oui ■ Warehouse. ' at GARLICK GAUUCK - & FROM; . R . CttANWELL.- CRANWELL'S. /GARLICK SL. i^RANWELL'S, QUEEN-STREET, AUOKLANp. "li/fY LOVE WALTZ," by Messrs Jj/X Harry Welnberg and W. H. Webb, at Abbott's Opera Howe on Snnday night iqPBINKLBD "WITH TTrATEB, vet ■> . KOI DAMAGED BY FIRE. The undersigned bexa nforra ac Pnblio ol Auokland and Country Settlers that at the late Sale of MESSRS OWEN & GRAHAM'S STOCK He became the Purchaser of all the (^LOTHIHrQ WHICn WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY PAMAGED BY WATER, but waica ESCAPED the FLAMES, AND THAT BE HAS REMOVED THE SAME TO HIS PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET Ab the Premises are Small, a Speedy Clearance : . must be effected, so he is < NOW HOLDING A MONSTER SALVAGE SALE Having Bought tire Goods at a Rldioulouc'-y Low Figure, he is enabled to BACRIPICK THEM AT P" ANY PRICE. *SJ SPECIAL NOTIOB.-the Goods we offer for sale are Quite Free eroji Any Damage b? Fibb, and are jOnly Slightly Wet with Fresh Water, as an inspection will prove. A, RARE CHANCE BOR HEADS OF > FAMILIES AND WORKING MES. JfONSTER CLOTHING HALL, 214, QClfcJf-STMBBT ' • - ■ ■ ■■■; (Okosiib MoAsxara & Oo.'e). J



/GOLDEN nEM TDILOUR, In MANUFACTURED BY THE LATEST jb IMPROVED ROLLER PROOESB, Jsi BY RIGHARD ALLKN AND CO., BELFORD MILL 9, TIMARU. Thb Fihst Shipment is Just to Hand. a urea rr "~~" )' ■ DO you want a White and Gigantic Lo»f 1 Thb GOLDEN GEST Flour will recom mend itself; it excela both In colour . , ' and strength, TO STOREKEEPERS- Note the Brand: Original, Klaborate, and Attractive. TO HOUSEHOLDERS- If yon dosiro (and who does not 7) to obtain a superior and reliable flour, insist upon having the "GOLDEN GEM." . The maohlnery by which It is manufactured Is upon the Hungarian Roller Process j it has rocontly been erected at vast coat, and there is nothing to equal it in the Southern Hemisphere. The undersigned is the sole agent for Auok land and the Province, and has made arrange ments for regular shipments. A parcel of fifties (conspicuous brand) packed In sacks is en route in the Ohau. Orders are now being booked, and will be filled BTKICTLY IN ACCOHDANCH WITH PRIORITY. ALFRED JOWITT. WHOLESALE GRAIN AND VRODUCE MERCHANT AND IMPOI'TER, CUSTOMB-BTBEBI. KiSl. MY LOVE WALTZ-To-morrow (Sun day) Evening, Abbott's Opora Houeo (by desire). •VTOTIGE OF REMOVAL. J. a. COOPER Begs to inform his friends and the public gene rally that he has REMOVED HIS HAT MANUFACTORY TO THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY T. & H. COOKE. NOTK THE AdUKESS— 11, -V;tCTORIA-STREB.T. Henry Hoof cri UNDERTAKER, VICTORIA-6TKKKT WEST. FO R T H E LAUNDRY AND HOUSEHOLD, LADIES AKK INVITED TO ÜBK PYBA MID SOAP, Tho most economical Boap made In Now Zealand. Full weight guaranteed. L. W. McGLASHAN, Wholesale Agent, COMPTON'S BUILDING. ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS Have been recognised as the BE3T for half a century. MY. LOVE WALTZ—Second edition ' just published. »Prioo, Sa (id, of all muslc sellers. . mo THOSE ABOUT TO MARRY, PARTIE3 FURNISHING, ftC. THE DIRECT SUPPLY STORE Still offers the Unequalled Advantages to Pur chasers ot all Classes of Goods direct from tho Manufacturers at Wholesale Prices, FOB CASH ONLY. EARTHENWARE, LAMPS! LAMPS! CHINA. The SUr Hard Lamp. Fanoy China Tea Sets, Is 10 pieces, 18a lid Table Lamps, 3s 6d Chin* Cups and A Cboioe Assortment Saucere, 5a Ul a doz. ot the Now Empire Printed do.. Is a doz. Lamps Plates, from 2a a doz. _ Largestookof Kitchen fors and Parlour Fenders, Odd White and Gold v ft*& mtMPtIMB do. . , -. ivn ftTimH vrtiplhs Bird Cages. Irom 3« TquScS™ BreedingCages.Parrot GLASaWARB. Hat anfl Coat Hookf> Tumblerß, from 3d is a doz. Wines, from 3d Do. Racks, from Is caoh Butters and Sugars, 3d r> rit p wit v ' f ttt Glass Dishes. 3d each c uT LrjkI ; ol"l ---(splendid vaiioty) LKRY • Also, Decanters, Jugs, In all kinds and at all &a. Prices, Also. AT DIRECT IMPORT PRICES, English Tin and Stamped Goods, Galvanised Tubs and Buckets. Brushware, British and Foreign Fancy Goods (suitable for Birthday and Wedding I'roeents), and the Thousand and One articles required in every houio. INQUIRE WITHIN FOR EVERYTHING AT THE DIRECT SUPPLY■STORE, 219, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. XTBBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE - M. Harry ±31. Weihbnrg will play My Love Waltz to morrow (Sunday) Evening (by desire).



PILENEKS LAGERBEEE FROM THE KAIBBB BKBWEBY, Solo Agents for New Zealand— smBGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'S BTORBB, ALBKRT-BTRKET, AUCKLAND. ■jtTOTICE_ OF REMOVAL. . After TUESDAY, JULY li, Dr. B. D MACKKLLAR may be consulted at the houso known as OT. MARY'S PARSONAGE, PARNBLOi. HOURS OF CONSULTATION: At Home—D to 10 a.m., and 7to 8 p.iu. At Aickln'a-2 to i p.m. daily. Telephone No. 337.