COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-nl*t. Opora House-"Tha Two Orphans," 8. Mount Kden Band of Hopa Anniversary, 7.30. Graf ton Road Wesloyan Church -Organ Re cital, 7.30. Tompwance Hall-Irish National League, 8. Robson's Koom?-Sona of old Colonists, re John Shephan's Memorial. (.30. Onehunga Public Hall -Meeting of Share holders, 7 HO. Poultry Show—Drill Shed, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Auction Sales To-morrow. Hamcr and Co.—Household Furnitiro, Pro duce, Poultry, Sec. at 1.30 p m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Hails will close as undor:— I Tuts Day. For Whangarol Heads, Paru;, Walpu, Whan gnrcl. Kamo. arid Maiißapai, per (iloueltf or Wnltakl at 5 p.rw. For Thamoa, por Enterprise, Rt 5.30 p.m. B. i'URDAV, 25th inst. For tort Kilzroy, Trypbena, and Oknpu, per Argyll), at 7 ii.m. ITor Walwera, Te Kajia. ami VVarkworth, Sec, par Flnso Casey, nt lfl tin. F«r Waitara and Southern portn. per StalVa. at 11 a.m. For Katl Kati. Aonguteto, Tauranga, &.C, por Rotom&hnna, at 11 a.m Far Thaiura. por itolmimiumu. Nt 11.% a.m. Monday. 27th inst. For Wnitjinv and Ponthorn Port?, per Gal rloch at 11 am. for uoromandtl, per Ooromfindel. at 11..T0 turn. For Waitara nnct Southern ports, per Oioti, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawa Knwa, and Suva, por Arawata. ut 1 p.m. For Mangawal and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. TnuRSDAY. 30th inst For London, via Rlode Janeiro and Plymouth (from Wellington, per Itimutaki on August 2). per Rotomnhana, at 11 am. Hail will be due ut Plymouth about September 13. For Australian Colonies, por City of Sydney. immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. For Taianaki and Southern Porta. por Hawea, immediately nitei: arrival of City of Sydney. (Sinned) ROBT. KAYB, Anting Chief l'oolinoster, Chlof Post-offlco. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATER.

AocKi.AKii-This evoning, 5.3; tomorrow morning, 5.3.1.

MANDKAI' Meads—This evening, ".49 ; to morrow morning, 8.13. BLaipaba UfAns—This evening, 8.J9; to-mor row morning. 9 13,

Sunset.—This eveninu—s.3. SUNRlßK.—Tffmorroiv morning—7.o. Moon's Age.—Full Moon, 27th, 2.2 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LABT EVENING. Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, from Mongonul Glenelg, s.s>., Johnson, frcm vVhaugarei Norval, schooner. Edwards, from Russell Othello, barquo, from a cruise

TO-DAY. Argyle. E.i, Amndeo, from Ohlwha Clansman, b.b , Farquhar, from Kusaell

DEPARTURES.

LABT BVESINU. Wellington, s s., Stepheiison, forTauranga

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromnndßl. from Coromandel, to-morrow, 5

p.m. Hotoraahana, from Thames, to-day, 8.3J p.m. Enterprise, from Thamoa, tomorrow, 11 pm. Wellington, from 'laurang.i. to-morrow, early Hawoa, from Southern ports (at Manukau), Sun-

day Tarawera, from Southern ports, Monday Rotomahana. from Sydney, Tue3day Janet Niccol, from Sonth .-ipa Islands, July 31 City of Sydney, from Sun Francisco. Sunday Kaikoura, from Plymouth, August 18

[For projected doparturos sco shipping ad vertuenieuta and mall notice?.]

Inwabds ( O-iSTWisK.—Fanny Kelly, from Mougonui, with K2,!«7fi. timber: VVellio, from Whunxapoua, with t. timber: Clyde, from Whangaroa, with cO.OuOf 1. timber; Norv»l, Tr»ni Russell, with 83 tuia coal; Wear, from Wai hoko, with 25 toua iirewuod.

Outwards, Coastwisk.—Fanny Kelly, for Jlonifonui; NoJie, for \VrinDxapoua ; Venus, for Wuungapciua; Weur, for JMuburangi, in ballast.

Tho barquo Notero haa entered outwards at tho Customs for Lyttelton.

The Othelio, a whslins barqae of 312 tonsure gister, wasouttiide Tiritirl late thiu afternoon. Sho la last from Monuonui.

The s s. Clan3man, from Russell and Northern porta, arrived in Auckland at 4.30 a.m. today. Pddaengers:—MK«latned Chapman, Mattrass, Dormsn, Miasea Ctmimian, McKenzie. Howe, MaS'-ers Chapman (2), Messrs Donnttn, Thomas. 8011, W. Cooper, Urv. ,1. Masolden. J. Christie, Stichtmiy, Wiynioro, A. Hrewer. Mood, Wright, Andertbn, Captain Bathurst, and 8 steerago.

Tlioba:que ('irg^'etir!, which arrived nt Lyttel ton from ljOndon yeatoidsy, 101 days out. ex perlencid stormy weathw iiboutflve wocka ago.' A v«ry huAvy sen, broke over tlie poop.throwing down the captain (who waH at tho ivheo!) and flooding the deuk, and nearly wuahing anothtr man overboard. Oaptuin Roddon'a ankl« waa serioiHly injuroi but wia patin cp!int?. Ou coming a9huro. it. was found tt at 11 smiall bonu had been broken, hut lial been wOll set.

S Tho s s. Argyle arrived from Mercury Bay and Ohiwa at 7 p m. yesterday, with 37 Load cattle, 91 sacks cum, and tho following passengers :— Messrs McLoad, C.mt, ltev. Penfold. Morris Myles, WiMams, Horton, Murphy, Cooaey, Webb, Norton, Hankin, JMesdames Morrfc", Carina. Jones, and 3 Bteoragc.

The s.s. Glenelg arrived from Whangaroi at 11.45 p 111. yesterday, with the following pas sengers: Misje-s Walker, L-iwis, Messrs Vicker man,J.Reid. Birwoll, Gteeson, Hay. Simson. Toung, Biaok, Rtv. McKay, K. Uuder, Cupt. McKenzio, McGregor, Fcrx'iHon, Nixos, Cock burn, Hitchcock. Cargo: 73 oaoks gum, 17 sheep, 8 boxes egRS, li boxes butter, 27 tacks chaff, 9 sacks hides. Ithhda ale. 3:16 alo, 5 bunrtloa hides, 24 2*l (cot timber, and i tons sun dries.

THE LAIRA AND HERMIONE.

The barque Ln.ira and ship Hermione having left this port within a few days of each other, bjth bound for London, some unusual interest is attached to their respective voyages Ciptain 'f how, writiog by the last mail, reports " that tha halra. left Auokl*nd 1G days after the Her mione; sighted tho latter in 2" N., at G a.m.; Hpoke her ut noon, paasod her, at C p.m lelt her cut of Mi^tit ii«tern, and arrived in London three days before her, having completed the passage in 08 days."' ''he L-iira experienced a very heavy galo off Cape Horn, but received no damage, all her gear being ia excellent order.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Gisborne. this diy. — Arrived: Waiapu schooner, from Auckland.

Wellington, this day.—Arrived: Wakatipu, 5.9., fiora Sidney, early.

Wellington, this day,—Arrived: Cloronllla, barque. Carrothers. 121 days from Liverpool. Wellinqi on, yeßterday.—Arrived: Gangos, barque, from Calcutta, Tla Fiji, with wool packs, castor oil- &o. Sailed: Hawea, for the North. Passengers:-Misses Xade and Fell, Messrs Clark, Smith, Blyiha, Morrii. andMojor N. George.

Port Chalmers, yesterday.—Sailed: Rtmu taka, for London, vißLyttelton, with 8,080 car cases frozen mutton; also wool, &c.

Port Chalmers, this day.—Arrived : Chili, barque. Captain Herd, .07 aaya from Glasgow, with 1 S2io tons cargo and 2d passengers. Hor draught of waior being IB feet, aho was towed up to Dunedin. Tha passage has been marked with iitavy gal«H iicrosa the Jouthern Ocean. Several sails wore blown eway. The careo elil.ted. A boat was carried away fiom the etandilons.

Lyitelton. jenterday. — Sailed: Tarawera, for th« North. Passengers for Auckland :— Mis3ea Riiey and Buckley, Mesdamas Alexan der Ueed, and Mill, Mr Reod.

Adelaide. July 23.—Arrived th's afternoon Potos1, witb the KDglish inuild, ;dated London, June 19.

Melbourne, July 23.—Airlred: Wairarapa, from tlio Bluff.

Sydney. July 23.—Failed; Rotomahana, for Auckland, this afternoon.

London, July 22.—Arrived: Lady Jocelyn, ship, from Napier (April 6).

COMMERCIAL.

Kvbninb Star Office, this day.

Tho auction marts to-day were crowded mostly by persona from i£e country. At all the marts we noticed a large supply of poultry which brought fair pneos, from 33 to 4s a pair. Provisions gcnrally at tho prices of last week. Tho lease ef buildings, for removal, offerfd by Mr Greenwood, wore not Bold. Mr E. Lcj-dan sold silver watchos from £1 Is to £3 3s.

MR ALFRED BUCKLAND'B REPORT. — At tho Haymarket, on Friday, tha 17th, looso fodder brought from 2a Cd to 4s3dthecwt; maize, 2a lOd to 3s; oats, Is lOd to 2» 2d; wheat, 2s 8d the bushel; potatoes, £3 'is tho ton. Horse stock were fairly represented, and in bettor inquiry than for some weeks. At thn hide and skin sale on Tuesday, llth. late valuea were sustained. Best hldea brought 3.jd and 3jd the lb; calf skins. Hi ; tallow, 19d Cd the cwt; sheepskins, Is 5d to 2s 4'l each. At Reinuera on Thursday dairy cattle sold better than last week. No store cattle yarded. Fat cattle in short supply. Auck land fattened steers advanced fully 20s tach, butcowa and ship-borne cattle weieat last week's values. Fat calves wero short of supply, and at extreme values. Fat pigs of all siizes main tained their values, but store pigs wore lower in price. Shoep were in usual number, prime quality better worth; medium and inferior at last week's valuea. Messrs Hunter and Nolan's Weekly Be fort.- Horses: Slackness has characterised the market; but few* good horses were offered, and there was no noteworthy alteration in value. Thore were very few strangers in the Diiflmm Yards on Friday, and for thesa compe tition waa good, but for local stock* was slow, and values were unchanged. Wool, hides, and skins: Prices wero firm for good hidts, but no heavies were pitched; prices mnxed from 3d to 3:id per lb; skins from Is Id to2aCd. Cattle: The supply has been limited, and prices showed an advance on the previous weak's valuoa. The Newmarket Yards wera adequately sup plied, and competition was steady throughout the Bale for fat beasts, at from 17a to 21s per 100 lbs. £>airy cows of poor description and slack demand. Few stores yordciJ. Grown ateera sold tit £1 2s lid. tihuep: An avoMKo number were yarded at Newmarket on Tuesdar, the prepondoranco being in the West Coast Yards, Indifferently fatted were relatively lower as compared with good woihers. wliloh reached from ids Cd to 19s 6d ; ewes, 10a 9d to 14s. Pigs : A good many were yarded, thu demand good, ann prices unaltered. • Messrs G. W. Binney and' Co. repoit that at their weekly salo on Tuesday of woul, hides, skins, and tallow, the hide market continues weak witb the exception of superior heavies, (or which competition ia brisk. Fim-clabs heavies Bold at 3Sd to 4}d; medium and light, 3d to 3Jd : Inferior, IJd to 23d per lb; butcheTs' skins, Is 4d to 2s Id each; tallow, 21s to 23s per cwt.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Farm and Dairy Produce.—Wholeßalo: Butter, fresh, la to Is 3d; Butter, salt 9d to 10d: Cheese, Rood factory, 6d to 6d|; Canterbury do., S>d to s}d: K«m. dozen. Is ; Lard la bladders, 7id; Bacon and Hams. Pro vincial, Cd to 8d ; llama. 8d to 9d; Cant. Bacon and Hams, new cure—Bacon only 8d ; Paeon jud Hams in equal nvmbers, B}d ; Ham;, b lly 9jd; Jams, per case. 6a doz., fil 12a 6d to £l isa Cd; Honey in bulk. 4d per lb. Retail: Buttor. "reah. is -ii tolled; salt do.. lOd tola: Kgea, perdoz..la3d; Bacon, por lb, lOd toIs; Hams.do., is to Is Id. Flour Mabkkt.—Wholesale.-Superllno flour, silk dressed, per ton. £1* 10s; do, do, household, £9103 hundreds, ss; flfiie3.lospor tonextra;Backs and bags free ; hundreds, ss; fifties, 10a extra; Southern do. £9; bran, per ton, sacks In cluded, local, £5 10s; Southern do. £3 ; local sharps, £f>: eouthern do., £5 10a; cabin bread, £10 ; oatmeal, do, £U to £12; oate. 2s to 2s 2d; maizo, 3s 8d to 39 fdto3s 8a : potatoes, £3 15a per ton; pearl barley do, £19 to £20; beaoß, 3s 8d ; onions, £7 to £3; fewl wheat. 2s fid to 2s 8d Kauri Gum. Flax, &o. — Poor ordinary, nominal, £25; (rood ordinary, £32 to £31; suporior. £31 U) £30 and upwards; East Coast. £15; flax per ton, £18 to £21; tow. do., £7 to £9; fungus, por lb. 3d : cocoanut fibre, pur owt, 15s to 17s. Tho ruarkot continues dull, and there are Indications of s big fall in pricoa, Coal and Firewood Markkt.—Coal: New castle (ship's side), i'a to 30a per ton; yard, 32a to 355; Bay of Islands, at yards, 2fe (kl; screened, 30s(Wl: ditto at the mines. 13a Blilp'u side, 2Gs; Waikato. 8s to 12s; in Auckland, ISa to 2-2 a: Kamo. 12s per ton at loading ground; Taupiri at mine, 8a ad to 12a. tt yard, 19a Cd to 22a; Whangnrol, at mine. 9a d; yard (etoam), 17s; household,2ls; delivered, 235. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo). 8s 6d to 9s por ton ; deliverod. Ha; out. 17s to 18a. Building Materials.-Timber: Boards and HCRntllne, 100 ft, best, lia; second-claaa, 8s (id; best, planed, tongucd, and grooved, first-class, 10a 6d; medium, 13s: Becond ditto, Ha 6d. Cargo, best (at mills), 10s 9d: second class (at mills), 6a; baulk, 7a. Now Zealand railings, sft (aap). 10a; sft (heart). 139; 6ft, 14: ti-trej) rails, &\ 10a per (100; puriri posls, £6 lOato £7 10s; shingles, 16a per 1.000; Hobart palings, sft. 19s; 6ft, 21s; Hobart rails, 90s, Belling quotations. Brlckß (at Avondale), 353 to 46s per 1,100 ; town yards, 45a to 555; de livered, 60s to 60s. Drain pipes (at works) per 100 (8 inches bore), 103 ; i Inches, Us : 3 Inches, 9a; 2 inches, £2 10 per 1,000: socket glazoTl pipes, 18 inrhou, 4s per foot; 15 inches, U Cd per foot; 12 in«hca, 3a per foot; 9 inchoa, 'is per foot; Binehes. la per foot; 4 inches. 9dper foot; 3 inches, 7d"per foot. Manures.—Bonodcßt Sydney.W 15a to £S 10a; according to quality; boneflour, £9 ; Auok land. £8; Parnvlan guano, £18; Maldoo Island, £8; Huon guano. Bmall lots, £5 to £6, bags in cluded ; Hurst's chemical manure, £li 10s.

ACCIDENT TO THE SCHOONER COQUETTE.

(liV TELEGRAPH, —rRESS ASSOCIATION.) Wanoanui, this day. While the schooner Coquette, from New castle with coals, was being towed in by tho Oreti this morning the tow lines broke, and the Coquette swung round, and now lies ond on to the brenkwator. It is con sidered probable she will be trot off at to-night's tide. This is tho second accident here through faulty lines.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1885.

♦ Tor the causo that lucks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For tho futttr« in the distor.ee, And tho good that we can do.

The East and West Coast Railway proposals were set down for discussion to-night { but the Government intend to ask for a postponement until Tues day, being desirous of staving off the evil day as long as possible. The chap ter of accidents, however, is not likely to help them much, seeing how universal is the condemnation of the job through out the colony, except, of course, in those districts which are to be directly benefited. The audacity of the Treasurer's proposals has disgusted everybody—the pross, the public, and the public's representatives ; and there can be no mistaking the outcry which has arisen from every quarter. The fact is, the Government have again mistaken the temper of the people. Shrewd and far-sighted as they—or some of them—are supposed to be, they have a second time within a month calculated without their host. They imagined the public would submit to thai in genious tariff which has now become a fragment of ancient history, and more recently they indulged the pleasing dream that the taxpayers would stand the extra hundred thousand or so for twenty years. But they have suffered a rude awakening. They perceive plainly enough that they have gone too far, and now want to limit the conse quences of their mistake by beating up support and disclaiming Ministerial responsibility. After the spectacle of a few nights ago, when the Ministers feasted on humble pie and enjoyed it, any expedient, any subterfuge, may be expected which will leave them in possession of their seats. The only consolation which the Ministry have received is from the quarters where surely they ought to look, if anywhere, for comfort—Canter bury and Nelson. In Christohurch, the offer of the English Syndicate is thought

to be a "reasonable" one, and the Government's action in submitting it to the House " fair and politic." The Go vernment is also " congratulated " on the progress of negotiations, which, in view of the approaching crisis, sownds rather ironical. But it was at Nelson where the greatest enthusiasm pre vailed, and the portly Bishop came down to bestow his episcopal benedic tion on the whole affair. It must have been an affecting sight to see the Right Rev. Dr. Suiter solemnly blessing Sir Julius Vogel's scheme, which the rest of the colony has vehemently banned. This is another instance of the ridicu lous position which Bishops deliberately occupy when they allow themselves to be managed and twisted by astute men of the world, who doubtless thought it a clever dodge to get ecclesiastical sanction to the unholy compact. But if all the Bishops in New Zealand were to express themselves as favourably in clined, it would not make the job any more righteous or any more palatable to the people at large.

The Anglo Russian Crisis

A somkvvhat alarming cable despatch, transmitted through the special service of tho Melbourne " Age," is published to night, which shows that tho recont movements of Russian troops on tho Afghan frontior were interpreted a3 another wilful attempt of tho Commandor, Colonel Alilthanotl', to bring about ft. collision and precipitate hostilities. Such a conflict would be a repetition of the Fenjdeh incident, but happening after that untoward event, and when thero can bo no possible misunderstanding: on cither side, tho a flair would not be so easily settled. Tho position was regarded as so sorious that something like a panic occurred on tho Stock Ex change in London and the Bourse in Paris. Our subsequent advices, however, s'.iow that explanations havo boon' ottered by Russia relative to tho movements of her troops, and that although the negotia tions with reference to the cession of Zulfikar Pass and Maruchak havo not reached tho point of agreement, thoy are being steadily continued. Tho British Cabinet have now under their consideration further proposals from the Russian Govern ment, but it is not likely that all tho points of divergence will bo settled for some timo, if settled at all without the appeal to arms which has boon so long threatened. The noar approach of winter, however, n.aterially reduces the chance of any im mediate outbreak of war.

The Rival Mail Services.

Tub return on this subject, which haa beon laid bofore Parliament, fully confirms tho statements submitted by tho Prosidont of the Chamber of Commerco to tho meeting held on Wednesday, and summarised in our columns. During tho twelve months ending May 31st last the cost of tho Ameri can service to the colony was £3,330 10s Id. The Direct Steamer service has not been in oporation for a year yet, but during fivo months the country has paid for tho advantages it confers £2,C5151 ; that is, at tho some rate, in twelve months the payment would amount to £(i,256, or £2,9")(j raoro than for tho San Francisco service. Thus in addition to the grout advantago of a shorter passage, tho latter is much cheaper. But during tho three months onding Juno 30th last, tho San Fianciscr> service had not only cost tho country no thing, but had yielded a profit of £705, an evidence that in the future it will bo at least bolf supporting. But if wo look at the matter in another way, tho San Francisco service has immense advantages over the other. In twelve months, 801,769 lottera woro carried hotno wavds aud outwards via San Francisco, and by a proportionate calculation, based on tho rosult of rive months' work, only 422,106 would bo carried by tho Direct Steamers. The balance is also greatly In favour of tho former routo in tho caso of books and nows papers. Tho figures aro: 101,314 book.*, 1,661,035 newspapers, via San Francisco, as against 1 "2S,<) 1G books, GSG.BSO news papers carried the other way. The conclu sion, therefore, is that the Amorican service is by far tho most popular, boing, iv funt. as tho return in question rlion'*, patronised twico as much as the ono which finds so much favour in tho South. It has now been decisively proved that tho former is tho cheapor, tho quicker, und the most popular mail route, and nothing but tho grossest prejudico and jealousy would sock to discontinue it.

City Council Retrenchment.

Another long and very lively discußsion at the City Council last night ended in tho question of rotionchment being left just whoro it was before. These stirring debates, however, have, let us hope, clearod the atmosphere, a.id prepared tho way for a calmer review of tho situation. Tho officors of tho Council aro not to blame for the prosent condition of affairs; that in generally admitted, and tho Council would not figuro in ft very favourable light if its proceedings woro construed as an attempt to maka scupo goats of the officers for tho mistakiH jf their mastors. Wo scarcely think, however, that this is a fair way of looking at tho mattor. Wo do Councillors the justice of bolioving that, having suddenly woke up to tho lamentable condition of tho Borough Fund, they are genuinoly anxious to put mattors straight. Butthewantof anythinglikoEiocutiveguid anco, which put them into the mess, still ob structs the path out of it, and in tho absenco of any well-conceived authoritative plan for restoring tho disturbed balanco, tho Coun cillors have gone floundering about among the conflicting statements and suggestions of individual members. When the state of affairs was liret discovered, the Mayor ought to havo called upon tho Heads of tho respective Departments to furnish a statement showing exactly the position of tho Borough Account, tho amount of lia bilities outstanding, togethcrwith estimates of the cost of necessary city services and works for tho year. In addition to this thoy should havo beon asked to point out what reductions, departmental and otherwise, could bo made, it being insisted upon tba,t the reduc tions must bring tho year's expenditure within the estimated incomt- If this hud been done, all tho recont wrangling would probably havo been avoided, and tho Coun cil could have applied itself to tho duty of netting its house inorder in a systematic way. The only attempt at anything like a Civic Budget was that made by Cr. Upton on tho first night, but the Councillors wero ap parently unwilling to accept his figures as authoritative, and thoy havo been flounder ing about ever since in honest, but mis directed, efforts to work out tho problem of retrenchment. Last night's motion and dis cussion constituted a well-meant effort to rectify the blundor of tho all round fifteen per cent, reduction, which everyone feels to be a clumsy expedient, exceedingly un just in its operation, and inapplicable to a case like that under treatment, which is to provide for bringing the city expenditure permanently within the very ample revenues that are enjoyed by tho Council. By whomsoever this task is finally undertaken, wo are confident that the ratepayers will insist upon its being done —and done effoc tually. Tho burgesses will rather put up with some temporary inconveniences of bad roads until the increasing revenue from rates and endowments can gradually get ovor the work, or will covor tho interest of a further loan. Tho ratepayers will not willingly submit to the additional taxation which can bo plainly seen looming out 01 the extravagant expenditure of tho past year.

At the Supiome Court in Chambers to day, the dispute between Araunah Chas. Pelley, of Pitt-street, bootmaker, and his wife, Phcbe l'elly, as to the title to a sum of £238 13s 2d lodged in the Savings Bank in the lattor's name, again came on for hearing, and on Mr Cooper's application, it was taken in secret. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the husband, and Mr J. M Alexander for the wife, Both claimants having been examined, His Honor de cided that the wife must bo treated as trustee of the husband. The money had evidently been lodged in the Bank in her name for convenience sake. It appeared, however, thut part of the money paid in was part of the wife's separate estate, and he would therefore order that the wife was entitled to £50, and the husband to receive the balance. The final portion of the Auckland Liberal Association petition in favour of manhood suffrage at licensing elections has been sent to Wellington. It contains 1,426 signatures, making a grand total of close on 5,000. The petition will be presented by Mr Darga ville,

Wo would roinind onr readers of the meeting to be held this evening in Robsou'a Rooms at 7.30 for the purposo of erecting a memorial to the late Mr Sheehan. His Worship the Mayor will preside.

A marble headstone has been erected ut Mercer to tlio memory of J. H. .tjde, by his friends in Taranaki.

Mr Fenton liaa received a book issued by the British Museum containing facsimiles of the Himyaritio inscriptions on urchiteotunl remains in Southern Arabia which ore re ferred to in his book on the origin of the Maori people. He has deposited the fac simile in the Auckland Institute for public inspection.

Tho half-yearly entertainment in con nection with St. James's Sunday-school took place last evening. There was a largo attendance, the superintendent, Mr P. Mackio, presiding. Songs, recitations, otc., were givon by scholars, and tho choir, which MrEdmondeß has broughtto a credit able stato of proficiency, sang several sacred selections in a pleasing inannor. During tho evening refreshments wore pro vided in a plentiful manner.

A Volunteer concert in connection with tho l'onsonby Hiiles, and under the patronage of the Auckland Volunteers, took place in the Ponsonby Hall last evening. There was a largo attendance, amongst whom were a fair proportion of ladies. Tho concert opened with a selection from " Montana," and a moßt interesting and enjoyable programme was thon gone through. Well-earned oncores wero re ceived by Misses Zenobia Campboll, Culpan, and Harris, and MessrsSmythe, Searle, and \V. Adams. After tho programmo had been gono through, Capt. McDonald, of the Pon sonby Rifles, stepped forward, and in a neat and appropriate speeehthankedtho audience for their kind attendance, and also the ladies and gentlemen who had so willingly taken part in tho evening's amusement. Tho audience then sang God Save the Queen, and after tho seats had been removed a danco took place, which was kept up till an early hour this morning.

The grand variety concert and art union which woro to have taken place in the Theatr'o Royal to-night have beon post poned, but the advertisement notifying the postponement was inadvertently omitted from our last i*puo. As tho Theatro Koyal lias beon engaged for threo yearn from Mon day next, tho concert committoo havo on gaged the Loruo-stroet H^^for thoir pur poses, and their VOi'hJ^Bf^^t^! beon lived to take place flPlWP*VpPi°ndiiy weok. An inquest was being hold on tho body of Charles Smith, an Asylum patient, this aftornoon. Mr J. X. Knight was attempting to get on ono of tho tratnears while it was pro ceeding up Quoen-streot last ovening, when his foot slipped on tho Htcp and he swung round behind the horsos' hsels. His position for a moment was a perilous oco, but tho tram was just stopping.to take up a lady at the time, and heuce Mr Knight was enabled to oscapo injury.

Mr MeCandlish, who camo out from England in connection with the proposed railway from Tauranga to hotorua, hns gone to Wellington on business relating to this matter.

A good deal of unpleasantnoss has arisen regarding tho tendars for tho Purotarau tunnel, which havo boon roturnod, and it is stated that none havo boen accepted. The contractors aro naturally vory indignant at boing put to so much trouble for nothing, as it ontai!ed a week's journey to view tho site, and tho weather during the past few weeks has not boon favourable) for camping out, It Is presumed that tho tondors have boon too high to suit the proposed oxpondi ture.

Larrikins have been in tho habit of pelt ing stones nt the passing tram-cars lately, and proceedings aro in consequonco being takon against a number of youths whose inischiovous proclivities sadly requiro curb ing.

At n mooting of tho Womon's Tompor ance Christian Union held yestorday, arrangements were made for a social gather ing, in tho form of a musical and literary ontertninmont, to bo hold shortly.

Mr A. E. Whitaker lias boon instructed to apply for a new trial in tho caso of Elliott v. Hancock, iv which £200 damagos were awarded by a special jury for an alleged libel. Tho ground.l for tho

iipplicatinn are that tho verdict was contrary to tho ovidonco, and tho damages excessive.

Complaints are being mode of disturb ances at thu Salvationist services in the barracks. Proceedings are boing takon by tho police against ft Thames fisherman named Kichard Humphries for disturbing a uieoting by stamping on v recent qvoning.

Tho ordinary monthly mooting of tho

Auckland Institute will be hold on Monday evening next, whtin papeis will bo rend by Professor Brown and Mr Heischek. The programme of the Imps' matinee is published on our third page to-night.

An ontcrtainmont of a successful charac

tor wus given last ovoning in connection with tho Roeo of Eden Lodgo of OooJ Templars. Tho programme included songs by Mossrs Carter, Waitc, and Peaeo, and Miss Oillingham, recitations by Mr and Masror Barry, feats of legcrdomain by Mr Waito, and a musical "quartette and duet by lady amateurs.

The usual biweekly drill of tho Newton Rifles was hold last evening at head quarters (Hazoll's Hiding School). There wero 48 members on parade under Captain Birnio, Lieutenants Robertson nnd Gladding. ColourSorgcant Oromarty exorcised tho company in manual and marching drill, while t'upt'iin Birnio gave tho oltinors in struction ill infantry sword exorcise. It was agreed to have a church parade on Sunday first, and owing to the illnoss of Roy. T. Mackenzie Frasor, senior chaplain of the Company,they will attend Alexandra street Primitive Methodist Chapel, Uov. Mr Smith being junior chaplain to the corps.

The Volunteers in Onehunga are evidontly determined to lose neither time nor oppor tunity in proeocuting their endeavours to obtain funds for tho eroc'ion of a drill-shed for tho uso of tho two companies of naval artillery and riflemon lately established for the protection of our western eoaporfc. A scries of entortainmonts, tho proceeds of which will bo dodicatcd to tho object named, will bo inaugurated on Monday evening next, when a grand vocal and in strumentalconcertand dramatic performanco will be submitted to tho Onehunga public at tho local Good Tomp'ars' Hull. We understand that several Auckland amateurs who havo already given a good account of themselves at various entertainments in tho city will assist, and when tho object for which the entertainment is to bo given is considered, it almost goes without Buying the "coming event" in Onohunga will provo an unqualified finar.cical success.

Mies Dovovan's social, which took placo in the Foresters' IJnll, Newton, last evening, terminated tho first quarter's dancing, and provod highly successful in ovory respect. Thero worn nbout 50 couples present, and a well arranged dance prograramo was gone through, capital music being provided by Hamilton Bros Messrs W. J. Wright and Johnston discharged tho onerous duties of MastoraofCoreraoniosin an efficient manner, and tho Committee also contributed much towards tho euocess achieved. Dancing was kept up until an early hour this morniii}.', several vocal selections being given at intervals as follows: — Song, " Smilo, and Bid Me Live," Mr J. Ed wards; song, "Tho Yeoman's Wedding Day," Mr Knox ; pong, "A Dream Within a Dream," Mrs Wright; seronado, " Stella Confidente," Mibs Stephenson, with violin accompanimont by Mr Woinberg; song, "Si Tv Savins," Mr Abernethy; duet, " The Moon Has Raised Her Lamps Above," Messrs Knox and Edwards. Every scloc tion was rendered in first-claas stylo, the pianoforte accompaniments being pluyed by Miss Donovan.

A most successful musical and literary entertainment, in aid of the library fund, was given in the Arch Hill Wosleyan Church last evening. Mr VV. Beaumont presided. The programmo waa a choice and -varied ono. Miss Marson and her brother Hang a duet, entitled " Very Im pioper," which was deservedly encored. This couple sweetly acted thU domestic scene, which brought them rounds of applause. Mr Marson was not so happy in hU choice of "You'll Bo Sorry for this," which, while it possessed a comic sido, yet leaned towards the vulgar, but in all the rest of Mr Marson's pieces ho wns most successful. Mr Havard sang, in conjunction with Miaa Marson, "The Gipsy Countess," with excellent effect. This gentleman has a very fine voice. Mr Dickinson and Mr Taylor were very successful in each of their songs, siueing with spirit and effect. The recitation by Mr G. Ycarbury was capitally rendered. The song, "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep," ! y Miss White, was nieoly sung, although the lady Boemed to have a cold. The following ladies sus tained their parts in a pleasing manner, viz. : Misses Rowe, Hobson, and Whitaker. Ono of the leading voices was Mr Smtthurst. The glees were of course taken by the full choir, and were hvidly applauded. The programme was nut exhausted till nearly half-past nine o'clock, and was closed with a verse of the National Anthem.

Onr report nf the interest ing conference of Anglican teachers, held laat night, is unavoidably crowded out.

Workmen made a start to-day in tho con strnctio i of the loop tramway line round the corner of Karangaliape Koad and Pitt street.

An interesting lecture was delivered last evening by Mr Ball on "Flags and Standards." The meeting was in connec tion with the Beresford-street Mutual Im pro\ement Society, a large number of mem bers and friends boing present. The lecturer dealt with flags andstandards of theancienfc, medieval, and feudal periods, but owing to tho lateness of tho hour, was compelled to omit tho modern period. He illustrated hi* subject with diagrams, which added considerably to tho interest created. Next Thursday evening Mr C. E. Button will deliver a lecture on the Spanish Armada, which will be freo to the public.

A mantrap exists in Union-street in the form of a flight of Bteps which project about half-way across the asphalt footpath. Severe bruises were sustained by a man last night through falling over tho obstruc tion.

Mr John Ryan has taken the Mount Eden Hall, Summer-street, for a series of winter concerts for the people. The first concert will be held on Monday week.

The Committee of the Mercer School District have arranged for a concert and ball to be held in tho township on the evening of the 31st insfc., in aid oi a library for thn scholars, who are at present with out a library.

Two Morman elders, who have beon engaeed in mission work in the North, re turned to town by tho Clansman to-day.

Tho Devonport Navals had their weekly parade last evening. There was an attend ance of 51' in the ranks, and they woro put through manual and bayonet exercise by Lieutenants Dacro and/Jerrard.

In our Parliamentary telegram last night referring to tho return of Captain Savory's certificate tho word "returned" was mis printed "retained."

An inquiry into rho circumstances of tho recent lire at Mr Montaguo's fancy goods shop in Queon-streot is to be held on Monday at tho Greyhound Hotel, com moncing at 10 a in,

There was a fair attendance last ovoning at Abbot'sOperaJ louse to wit ness the finodrama

"Tho Two Orphans." Tho representation was well receivod, the scenory boing very fine. This drama will be ugain repeated to-night for the laet timo, and tomorrow evening an ontiro chango of style will bo shown by the production of " Uncle Zac," n piece which abounds in lino spoctaculur effects.

Tho new organ of the Orafton Road Wos leyan Church is to bo publicly oponod by an organ recital this ovoning at 7.30 by Mr Noville Barnott, F.C.O. (organist of St. Matthew's Church). Ho will be as sisted by sovoral prominont vocalists from other churches in carryiug out the pro gramrao, which appears in this evening's isaiio. This splendid organ has alroody

been described, but a prominent feature,

hitherto unnoticed, is that it possesses an extended action of 10 foot. Lovers of music can bo sura of a treat at Graf ton Koad this evening. Tho Auckland Lodge of the Fraternity of

Mutuul Imps givo their inaugural matin™

in the Opera House to-morrow afternoon, and if attractiveness of programme and divorsity of items havo any effect in draw ing, tho " fmps" will assuredly have a " house " crowded to tho doors. The lever tin ritleau is a comediotta entitled " Uncle's Will," tho parts in which are to bo taken by Miss Maggie Knight, Bros. Jewell oud Vornon. Then follows an olio, comprising an orchestral overture, imitations of cele-

bidted actors by Bro. H. Tapp, of London,

songs by Miss Stannton and a lady amateur, n reading by Bro. Appleton, and a comic solo by Rio. C. Coombs. Tho performance concludes with Douglas Jerrold's nautical drama "Black-Eyed Suean," by tho full strength of tho Silver King Company, and the Naval Coastguards will appear in the ship scono. Brn. H. Weinberg will act throughout as director of the mueic.

For somo time past tho tiocossity for a lodgo or court under some of the orders of Friendly Societies has beonfelt in Dovonport and as there are resident thoro many mem-

bora of tho Order of Forester*, Mr Baker, pf tho Ferry Company, called a meeting last night of old Foresters and other per sons dosirious of joining a court if oponed at tho Shore. The meeting was largely attended, and Mr Shepphord, a pant chief ranger of the Order of Foresters, was culled to the chair. He, with MrFothoring ham, Secrotary of Court City of Auckland, explained to thoso present tho advantage of persons belonging to a FriuDdly Society. Mr MeCullough proposed that a court of the 1.0.0. Foresters bo established at Devon port. A longthy discussion arose, many present advancing the argument that tho samo advantages might bo gained by joining tin Auckland court, and thoroby saving many expenses incurred in establishing a new court. Tho resolution was eventually carriod, and a Committee appointed to take the necessary steps to have tho court oponod. Votes of thanks to the Ferry Company for the uso of the room, to the Chairman, to Mr Fotheringhain, Mr Baker, and the members of the District Court concluded the business.

THE WAIAPU AT GISBORNE.

Au. uncertainty as to tho safety of tho schooner Waiapu has boon finally sot at rest by the announcement of hor arrival at Gisbornc. Mr IF. 13. Morton rocoivod a telegram to that etfoct this morning. Nothing further has been beard of the wrockago roported by Captain Popham.

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.

Singular Circumstances,

A NOKTIICOTE resident, named Mrs Parish, had a very narrow oscapo from drowning today, under somewhat singular circum stances :-Shortly before eight o'clock this morning, somo mon v/lio wero employed on a vessel discharging timber at tho Northcoto Wharf saw a woman walkingupanddown the tee as if she were waiting the arrival of a stoainor from Auckland, Soon afterwards they were alarmed by hearing a Bplash in tho water, and upon looking in the direction thus indicatod, thoy obaorved the woman's d,re*s floating. Thoy wont to her assistance in a dingy, and roscued hor as she was sinking for tho last time. Tho woman was then quito unconscUus, and showaa carried to thcNorthcote Hotol. Heroevory possible attention was paid her. She was wrapped iv blankets and placed before tho fire, whilst other approved restoratives wero also appliod. Dr Walker was telephoned for and arrived speedily. Under tho most care ful treatment tho patient remained uncon scious for nearly two hours, aftor which sho began to revive and then continued to progress favourably towards recovery. She was identified as tho wife of .Mr Pari&h. a noiglibour, and ho was sent for, thus receiving tho first intimation that Mrs Parish had left her homo. Mr Parish says that his wife was at home at 5.30 this morning, and thon appoared to be in good health and sound mind. Ho cannot account for hor having gone to the wharf at all, because, so far as he knows, sho hod no reason to visit Auckland. He says also that there wero no family troubles which would bo likely to load to tho falling into the water having beon premeditated. Mr Parish rather considors it possible that his wife was suddenly seized with some de rangement of tho mind, and that both her visit to the wharf and her presence in the water were accidental. Mrs Parish is a middle-aged person, and has a family of four or five children.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Heforc H. G. Scth Smitli, M^., 11.M.)

BRK.VCB op thk Peack. — Two brothers named CroKor. and John Wilkinson were charged under Iho Police Offences Act with creating a disturbance at tho Market entranco on tho 23rd inßt.—Defendants pleaded guilty.— Constable Christie deposed that at half-past 3 o'clock ho wituebßod a disturbance in which defendants wero eti an. od. There was a general disturbance, and throe men woro fighting.— James MoMatli, fruiterer, deposed that he saw part of the fray. They wore quarrelling. Saw John Croker attuck Wilkinson. Ho tried to pacify them, but railea.—Fined 10s each, with costs. assault.—Robert Stevenson wa9 charged en summons with cau-ing an obstruction by wil fully driving a bugur on tno Ponsonby Rond on iho 2nd instant; alao with assaulting Harry Jenkins by Biriking him with a whip.—Mr Button appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Tfico Couper in defoi Co. —Tho hettrine of the charges was adjourned until Friday nexr, at 10 30, when the three witneßßoa must appear to gho their evidence. Thiu was all the business.

CABLEGRAMS

(wotkr's tklkouamh

Parcels Post,

London, July 22.-Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, has taken the initiative towards establish lishing an Australian parcels post, and a conference haa been arranged to take place next week between the Australian Agents- General and Lord John Manners, the British Postmaster-General, when the subject will be full considered.

[special to press association.]

Turf Notes,

London, July 22.—Lord Rosebery has decided to rotire from the turf, and is Belling ia whole stud. The Prince of Wales will nominate some of his horsos for tho Derby und Oaks, 188/. Sir Gnvan Duffy and the Irlsli Pollov. Si<- Charles Gavan Duffy haa written to the Earl of Carnarvon, Loid-Lioutennnt of Ireland, approving of his Iri eh policy. Tho Wosleyaii Conference. At the English Wonleyan Conference, at present sitting hero, tho Roy. Richard Roberts wac appointed President for the ensuing year. A Lifeboat Disaster. London, July 22.—The lifeboat belonging to Her Majesty's ship Castor, stationed at North Shields, haa been wracked, and eight of tho crew drowned, Exploration of tho Upper Nile. Mr H. Stanley, the explorer, speaking before the Anti-Slavery Society, advocated General Gordon's plun for reaching the Upper Nilo, via the Congo. Inoculation for Cholera. Dr. Ferron, of Valencia, who was recently prohibited by tho Spanish Government from continuing inoculation with cholera virus as a preventives against cholera until the Board of Health had exprosaed its opinion on _ the subject, has now resumed it in tho province of Aragon.

AUSTRALIAN.

Doatli of the N.S W. Speaker. Sydney, July 23.—Tho death is announced of the Hon. Sir George Wigram Allen, Speaker of tho Now South Wales Legis lative Assombly, aged 61 years. Oftlcuva of the Cahors Punished. The furthor inquiry into tho circum stances attending tho wreck of the A.S.N. Company's s.s. Cahors was concluded today. Tbo Board found tho captuin and mate amenable, and havo ordered the certificate of the captain to be suspended for six months, and that of the mato for throe months.

Melbourne, July 23. — Arrived this morning : S.b. Wairarapa, from Bluff.

DEATH OF GENERAL GRANT.

[reuter's telegram.]

Nrw York, July 23. General Ulysses S. Grant died to-day, at tho ago of (i.'i.

SMALL-POX ENDS THE MAHDI'S MISSION.

[RKrTKB'S TKLKfiRAM.]

Caiiio, July 22.—A messenger has arrived at Assouan to-day, from Galora, bringing newß that the Madhi died of small pox on the 29th Juno last.

THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN CRISIS.

PROPOSALS BE TBS ZULFIKAB PASS,

[RKOTER'S TELEGRAMS.]

London, July 23. A Cabinet Council ivas hold yesterday, at which the proposals mado by Russia re specting the Zulfikar Pass wore considered. The result of the discussion has not yet transpired, Ktußßla Ooouplcs Quolpaort. London, July 23. It is reported that tho Russian Govern ment has obtained authority to occupy temporarily the Island of Quelpacrt, off tho Corean coast.

("Arm" Specials.)

[Vf.r Wakatipu.)

London, July 10,

Tbo situation with Rusnia is regarded as most critical, and It is bolievod that tho objoct of General AlikhnnolT, on tho Afghan frontior, is to try to provoke a war with Britain. A deadlock haß occurred in the negotiations which wero proceeding between tho British and Russian Governments, with regard tho occupation of Zulflkar. Tho outlook ia regarded as bo sorioue that n panic hap occurred on tho London Stock Exchange and on tho Paris Bourse.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.-Yesterday.

(Boforo H. G. Soth Smith, Esa., R.M.) JDDQMKNT SUMMONSES. .

Kodeiit Btow v. J. Gkaydon.—Claim, B5 8s Cd, c'.othiug.—Mr C. Coopor for croditor.—Order 5j a weak, or In default, novcm days.

Bowles and Co. v. James Leo.- Claim, £315s 6d.—Debtor did not appear.—Mr iiowlea stated that ilofondant was a contractor in full work.— Ordered to pay the whole amount within four teen days, or In default, seven days. S. White v. K. F. Ilolion, £3 10a 6d.- Order, £2, forthwith, ucooiding to writton promise, and the balance within a fortnight, or sovon days. Binnoy v. Peol. — Claim, £10, dishonoured chequo -Mr Thomas Wood for plaitill'; Mr H. H. Luik for defendant.-In this case tho plaintiff (Kdwin Binnejlclaimod on a iheque — Thomas Peol, wine merchant, trading undtr the stylo of Peol and Co., deposed that hohad donu buainota with Mr Binnoy forsomoyears. Holhcnwontlnto partlcalaraof account. Plaintiffwaßiodebtod.tiiH beoaniebankrupt. Hotold Biuneythutho wanted money, and ho consented to «ivo him a cheque for £10, provided ho would givo him a chequo for £10, to hold until ho could go through tho accounts. They exchanged cheqnos. Heard no more about tho chequo until an anplication was made to him for the cash.—Kdwin liinney uoposed that ho lent the am unt to Mr Peol for a week, but as he did not cash within ton day*, ho presented it, aud it was returned, marked "Not sufficient fundf>."-Flnally, His Worship said he would oonalder tho points at issue, and give judgment at an early date.

Dicltenßon v. Seaocr.—Claim, £2617s Cd.—Mr Brasisoy for plaintiff, Mr Theo. Cooper for do fondant.—This was a claim preferred by Jamoß Dickenßon against William Soager for work materials, and labour done on the Pelhamiu connection with a tutoontraot uador Mr Maee fleld. a portion of which was exocuted by Mr Oouk in converting the vessol. Tho contractor waa to have the work completed by the l'th March, or bo subjected to a penalty of ~£s for every subsequent day unlil finished. —Plaintiff gave evidenco as to tho Work which ho allegod was faithfully performed to order of defendant, who denied that ho em ployed p!aiatiff.-After uomo further evidence, His Worship gavo judßmont for pluintifffor the full amount; costs, £1 18 a.

Grant and Cooke v. Renehaw ard Co.—Clnim £G 12s; commißSion.—Mr Forwood for plaintiff* Mr Theo. Cooper for defendant.—After hoannir evidence, judgment was given for defendants. Martin v. Kauldor.—Claim, £6 10s.—Mr Nor wood for plaintiff, Mr S. Hisketh for defend ant.—Plaintiff deposed that he was at Buok land's auction room on the 13th inst, and saw a "•addle and bridle sold. Recognised them us his propm-ty, and olnimeri ihem off Mr Kucklani], who recommended that they should be detained until defendant should appear.—Mr Heskcth said he would iu!iuit that tho articles were sold Complainant's eon had seen Mr Fail I dor upon tho matter. Tne value was £3 10?.—-By Mr Heekoth: Missed tho things from his house for 2 years.-John R. Martin gave similar evidenci.-.- Wm. Norton, defendant in a fonm-r action, deposed io buyingtho horse of Mr Martin, jun.. but finding he had made a bad bargain (the horse not being worth the money), hr sold the animal. Th* bridle and saddle wore Riven to him by Martin junior. -Mr Ilesketh addressed the Court, and Bhowed that the animal and articles came into the hands ol Mr Faulder in a honest manner.-His Worship, in view of plain liF-a ?, nd M" son» attttement, nonsuited the plaintiff, with coats £2 7s.

LICENSING AMENDMENT BILL.

( BY TEHWRAHI-PABT.IrtMENTARY 1 KKPOBTKB.) Wellington, tliifl day. In the House of Representatives yesterday, Major Steward moved the Becond rend ing of the Licencing Act Amendment Bill. He explained that in proposing that oH adult residents were to have theright to vote, he conceivod there wore no persons more »n«l n the liquor traffic than women. nS^dSISSi th.t children of tender LTshould be sent to public-hou«» to ob tain liquor to carry homo. Another im portant principle was that when any Sconsing Committee proposed to refuse a renewal of the license on the ground that it was not required, the licensee might domand I poll of in the district. Tins ?} " fended, was a fair and reasonable Mno Triennial elections of Committee was another important alteration. The Premier opposed the bill, which ap peared to bo conceived in tho interests of £ Li eneed Victuallers. The present T ronsin" Act wae working very well. Tem peranco people were satisfied that it was doing good work, and opposition came only from publicans. Nothing but a stern sense of duty had caused him *o movo that the bill bo read a second time that day six m MrhMoss denied that tho bill was con ceived in tho interest of the trade, and Baid that as ono desiring to see fair play to all people, he should support it. The clauses Sealing with tho appeal required enreful coneidoration. Mr Fulton only agreed with tho measure in so far as it extonded the right to vote to V'°Mr Samuel said that the present Licen sing Act inflicted tho greatest injustice and hardship on certain individuals, who were liable to bo ruined without a hearing bofore a fair and impartial tribunal. Tho other members who spoke wero Messrs Duncan, Thomson, Fisher, Bevan, and PEACOCK in support of the second road ing, and Messrs Hatch and Hones in favour of tho amendment. On the division on tho question that the bill bo now read, tho voting was-Ayes, 30 ; noes, 20. Subjoined is tho division jj s t . Avob 36: Ballanco, Beetlmm, Rrueo, Huoliannn, Cndman, Cowan, Dargaville, Duncan, Fitzherbort, Frascr, Gore, Grey, Cluinncw, Holmes, Ivoss, Joyce, Larnach, Lovostam, Locke, Macandrow, McArthur, McKonzie, Moss, O'Cullaghan, Fyke, E. Kichardson, G. F. Richardson, bamuol, Smith, VV. J. Steward, T. Thompson, Tole, Turnbull, Walker, \V. White, J. B. Noes', 20: Atkinson, Barron, Bevati, Bradalmigh-Bradshaw, Bryco, W. F. Buck land Fulton, Hakuono, Hatch, 11. Iliwt, Hobbs, W. J. Hurst, Lake, M. J. S. Mac kenzio, Moat, Montgomery, Newman, Pea cock, Pratt, Reeso, Koss, Stout, Suttor, j. W. Thomson, Tole, Trimble, Wakeflold, Pairs —Ayos : Allwright, Lanco, Dodson, Johnston. Noes : Wileon, Rolleston, J. C. Buckland, Hamlin, The bill will bo committod on Thursday, August 13th.

MINING NEWS.

[IIV TKLEORAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Thames, this day. Saxon.—Blotches of gold wore found this morning in the drivo on No. 1 reef at the No. 'A levol. Adelaide.—Redfern, tributer, banked 40^07.3. gold.

INSURANCE COMPANIES ACT.

(irY TKLKaKAIMr.—PARLIAMENTARY

REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. Sik Julius Voukl'h Companies Act, 1882, and Foreign Companies Act, 1884, Amend ment Bill have just been circulated. It pro vides that fire and marine insurance com panies may be registered under "The Com panies Act, 1852," with limited liabilities!! it havo a capital of £50,000 intact. Companies registered with unlimited liability may be registered with limited liability if the balance-sheet of the company shows less capital; the same to be mado up to the registered amount, or directors liable for dobts of the company, Tho Act is not to apply to certain mutual insurance com panies.

INQUEST ON THE PRINCES ST. FIRE.

The inquiry Into this matter was contimied yesterday in the Masonic Hotel, before MrK. C. Baretow, Esq., and a jury of twelvo, of whom Mr Richard Webstor was chosen fore man. Uorgeant Uamblo represented the police, Air Loblio the Insurance Companies, and Mr Cotter appeared on behalf of Mr Hatswell.

I (oh 1 Temple, droHsmnkcr, doposod that on tho night of tho flro Bhe did not go bed. bho roilrea to her bedroom at 10 o'clock, and remembered winding up her watch when tho town clock struck 11. About 11.30 o'clock she noticed a strong smell, and went to the window to ascertain tho ouub^. She noticed a pinky light on tho side of hor house, and al, oon tho chimney of tho bakehouse. Sho hourd a voi.. call out," What is all this smoke.1' Sho heard another voice reply, "It's a flro." Witness wont out on tho landing and saw a figure standing in tho yard. Witness Baid: "You've dono it thoa at last." Mr uatswell then turned round und looked at hor. Sho was looking out of tho window at tho lime, and sho saw the parlition between the two houses was rod-hot with flro.^ Witness thon gave tho alarm by striking the walls with her hamla. Sho told the girl to get up quickly and ilrem herself. Witness went upstairs to dress herßulf, and again looked out ot the window, when she "heard a terrible explosion that shook the house and lighted up all around like an electric light," Witness then wont back to the girl, whom sha found to be still asleep When Bhe saw Air IlMswell ho was standing facing tho stable door. Tho Bmoko was all in his yard rolling heavily. fc*ho saw him by tho light re llected from tho ilre. Tho flro appeared to bo at tho back of both houees by the dividing partitions in tho upper story. There was no light in any window at cloven oV.look, excepting in Mr Hatswcli's kitchen downstairs. By tho Cor. ner: Sho was sure that it wa3 Mr Halswoll. Ho had a.match in his hand, and sho noticed a spark fall from his llngeis. lly Mr Co:tor: llor attontion was first oallod to tho flro by tho horrid stonch. When the looked out tho binokc was rolling around his feot. They wcro ucithor friendly Lor otherwise j Hhu spoke to him last when sho ordered him to remove a clothesline from her yard. She had no ill-will towards him. Mrs Hardwlck was the person who called out to know what waa tho matter. Tho wall was red hot, but thero were no llmnusuntilHlterthooxplosion. She could coo Mr Haiawoll's face. The smoke waa round his loot, but not about lilh head. Sho nxii to Mr Hate well, 'You wrct.h! you'vo dono it at last." At that time she did not know who tho figure was. Sho would not havo accused any muu of such a critni it sho had not soon his face, tfhe simply mount what she hud taid.

By a juror: She could not explain the ciueo of tliu oxploalon. im Christmas Day twelve months ihvra was a lire in Mr Harwell's house. Mr. Phcebo Hardwick deposed: She lived next but ono to Mr Hatswel), whoa 3 plaoi was duatroj t d by flro on tho night in queitiOD. About II o'clock sho Miiclt smoke and on going into hor yam sho saw a volume ot smokoin HaiaweL'a yard. She called out," Wnatevcriitho mutter— what is it!" and Mr Hatavvel replieci, "Afire.', 'J'lh ru were no flames then, oily smoke, she waa positive It was Mr ilatswjll who replied, an she wont upitairs und told hor husband that Mr Hutawell said thoio waa a (lro. Waa well acquainted with Mr Harwell's voico. sho hud not been talking to Misa'lemplo since tho flro, as sho very seldom wont ou\ iCvon if Mr Hats woll swore that he wca not in tbo yard, shown 9 at ill prepared to say tuat it wua from tho yard that ho shouted out. "It's a flro" She did not hear any other femalo'a voice calling out when sho waa in the yard. Wlionsho went upstairs sho s*w tho llatnea corning from between tho two houses; high up sho heard a sound like an explosion.

Uoury Kccsing deposod that his attontion was drawn to tho flro by hearing tho fire beliß. At that time there was a heavy cloud ot smoke drifti g across from tho flro to wauls the har hour. lie sent his son to awaken tho liatawell family. Ho went round tho corner, and saw J w° 3 pujig men pulling something hanging from tho window. Ho looked up and saw a woman at too window, who Baid " What wil Ido now." Witnets went ou to Rosa Tomplo's door, and also «aye the alarm. As ho waa eomim: back. he hourd an explosion, and thon tho body of iliimo burct out. He received a small box belongiug to Mr Pierce. John Hatswull, eon of J. L. Hate well, grocer, doposod that on tho night of the fire he was awakened by the Bmell of sinok.). Ho on Sied himself and went ir.to the yard and called out *«'"! . He did not sco anyone while in tho yard. Did not speak to anyouo. nor was he tpoken to. Did not boo anyone at Miss Temple's window. He next went and rang the fire-bell. oergeant Ganiblo stated that he had still Bix otnur witnestos ho could produce if the jury wished to hear them, n was, however, decided tnat this would ba unnecessary. . After about half an hour's deliberation the jury brought in tho following verdict:-'-That the origin of the flro *as accidental, and not oausud by tho wilful or unlawful act of any per son, and that it does not teem s.ulh\:iently clear to appear so." A rider waa also added. " That the flftocti jurors nnd witnesses should bo re couped in somo way for thoir loss of a day and a

,J H h,° . Cor oner, Bal,^ J lO corsldered it only just and fair they should bo lecoupod in some way, ai:tl proimsad to forward the representation 10 tho uoTerumcnt.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY OUR hMWuTS^ ',' An able speech wasS^'H I Hour., Bill by Mr Lance, W ho J^ "'' position to the measure. He 7Si that the restrictive legielation vZjN X jectionable to shearers, and said v? * Iffl he in a merry humour ho should ' Sa';! the hon. member introducing a P that connected with a wool sh^^ P whatwascaUedsb.eepdip.andthe '^ W with which that dip were filial '"^S \* a very savoury nature. He Wlrf 1""** II farther allusion to"that. In^SHJ .l pointed out that were the meiS^lt 111 colonisation must be injurious*s*t [ - and reminded the House of LI"9? IB couplet "A bold peasantry, ffl&i " pride if once destroyed »ffl"**A B supplied." *'fci| As I wired you last night wonU, I botliocQso.thoGovetnmMuJi^t.-- to postpoue their Weat Coast £»■? ' Hill posala until Tuesday. m^l fe M The San Francisco mail eery" I will, however, be taken tliia aftl Ha tho Minister's statement will hVi° Oll'*'ii Hverod in the evening. ™M»4,11 Mr Larnach's Ooldminine Dirf •. X Amendment Bill proposes toaSi n tho drainage area at tho ThaS^K tribute:to the working of the bfoT ■ -* B Mr Smith has given notice tha???' m move on Wednosday next, "Th,ii H opinion of tho Houso the time W ""li whon tho wholo of tho secondary »i*" l ' school reserves and endowments tiS*HHI the colony should be vestedin thaCV*** H administered for general iMtffi*lH local educational purposes, an^th^l. i Government bo requested to brltoi ?" to give effect to the resoluOon^^^B Mr Hobbe'B Gambling Ac t k^.% pass through the Upper HoubvS I|B addition of someamendmentsof l^M stringent character. I have m? *ffl|-, number of lords, who cay thattt paper clause, which prohibits coiS^H boiog advertised, is sure to beS™*^ The historic Howick Wharf jS, 1 tho Houso to-day in the fonnofanifßl^ motion given by Mr Buckland, tkaS 11!! which is that a sum of money b»K B tho Estimates to construct the*»ff"ffi will bo remembered that WeraltaJli ago Major Harris movod that %2?lll constructed, and the Government: Hi posing it, made it a party questfafSV' ' . narrowly escaped defeat. "HI1 lie R. P. Hodge, of AucklaßiVwal^B that he belonged to the Tmutofo'HS was invalided out, and receivedijislffi and now prays for further relief, «ffi Petitions Committee report that nSS/h' '' has a claim against the colony. Messrs Fenwick (Dunedini u^ I - (Auckland), Ivess (Ashburton) liaftffi ■ (Auckland) were examined 'bS^WI Printing Committee yesterday. Hi lion. Mr Richardson has given toBiJ nn amendment, the effeot of wU&milH to onablo Government to witldni HI amondment issued under tho Puttfi2|ffl| Sir Georgo Grey feels aggrieved J.< result of the division taken last niokf Z\ •■ • Plurality of Votes Bill, and wflli&JJH/ move for leave to introduce ttbitoSHT for limitation of votes at anyeljjK^l^ mombora of the House of RepreßW!«iii! While Mr Hobbs's Gaming ibdSSIH1 "r Act was under the consideratba^KßHi Council, some important amendniiii{)nl^ • greed to, tho principal one beip^um ising of swoopstakeß up to ananjog^^li ceeding £5. As fully thirty mombesAp House attended tho race meetiogmiiiß Hutt last week, and took patti|-jJ|B hannlo?s form of amueemont'JkiiioH as "rive shilling sweeps," itwiOeidjJf§S understood that many hon, memlinigffil readily vote for Mr Whitaket'snetdtuSß Mr Shrimski unsuecessfullyen3ji^||||!;" to get a repeal of the clauses Bffecilijfidlt i'{; eators. It is bruited about that tiilgUHH in moving in this direction was tint Jill** bill might be so clogged with oWiWWH that when the Lower House weie OtlltJiiH to reconsider it they would.notfeddiiprilfe to favour the measure. Tho Public Petitions Committee, njuraf tion of H. T. Brown and others h&iiHhE imposition of land tux, report tint ijf§s being a question of policy, tbe ComniJ(lj|i , huvo no recommendation to raaks,, ■ On the petition from CantemDf'iiU religious instruction in Bchoola,':riii«K| Auckland in favour of the electiOiiljMHßß sing oommittees by masses, thePo*ftß| report that these being matters awfe ' the House, they have no recomnattlli to make. Major Steward, I hear, is verj iig| disgusted at Mr Stout's oppositiuagg Licensing Act Amondment. Ttmn good deal of applause when ■ reading passed. ; Mr Hatch, a self-sufficient little<W(^» endeavoured to navigate his PciilßH through Committee yesterday, htujlM soon found that through being badlriwijll it would be torn to piecos. The HBnflj looked very woe-begone as he'wnifflj report progress, and asked Inntflra again. _______^^___

DIVORCE ACTION

News is to hand from WhangaiSiJsH action for divorce which is likelyln ample material for goasip in BOcW«|||j for Bomo time to come, The Mi&c : is a bank clerk named Blnnafo«Sß was formerly a resident of'AnwH but who is now in Sydney. HejmiJH | dissolution of marriage on the jpuMMHw alloyed adultory of his wife witt's named Hagger, who is engaged in Itep > trade at U'lmngaroa. The affairiiltH™ quite a Bensatioii in thedietricfc|S|

FOOTBALL MATCHES TO-MORROW.

Nkwtos v. Ponsonby.—Newtoa:rljiiHr ; Hobaon (21, Smith (3), Salt, Walker, (VWWJ Pritchard, Porteoue, Murray, |VU^WB | Kairweathor. Ponsonby: AmeD. ibAjMß' Whitobido, T, Whiteeido. Askew,lWM]HH|''.. Skeen, George. DanidJ, Kwfe, BruMiJW|HB ..;• noil. Pllkington, and Molntyre. *wfl||| alcbrt v. AucKtAKD.-AJbertjJgfflf Danks. Dowar, Dixon, Firth, OoriMMnBK / wick, Kinir, Miller, Marshall, W« B|||ii. niiin, Stewart, Smart, Smith, and WlljsJHß?,;: GORDON V. NOUTHSHORK: PP^HJa^B: don: liurton, Clayton (3) Crone, w&Sm <: Hocho, Leca, Lusk, MeWrrnn M Hji5M ■'...." Williams, Webster, aud Wood. NarWKgp.■ .; Burgess, Jonoß. Martin, HanlullWffiH| Gectiio, McKellir, Reid, Slbbia. Sing, ■* ( < ; , Webster (2), Wells, WjnyarA M ■■' Waitemata v. Victoria: W.l&jKlii ''■■■ riayors will leave by 2.30 boat) raSs : : Kiulayaon, GlUcapie. Ung, Graham ffli»JJ- \h Johnson. Murray, Murphy, Mwa%CT||§§ KloiK'. Stewart, Pottor. n.mßwmtiOlW.MMM» a»d Btonnan. Vitturia: Somorfi<*| l f1Ki;l«J ig Waters, Pattoraon, Cairae, BtMff «J2ffißffi Gormao, Brown, Holly, BartOßiO»"fiW|- , Eniv rgeiicios: Logan and SwinneiMßjjiriaMK AUCICLAND 2ND V. PON6ONWj«SSB^K Domain).-Auckland team: r W«l ll !I5|Bj,. ; Holly, Broonan, Haghes. MWmjjJjß■■.•; ltoovo.", Kcctos, Oittrke, KirbJL PSfc P ;i ;, ;,.-. Knight (captain). Emergencies::.» "lL j ALBERT V. ATIII.KHC3.-AlbertK»'^| l JHl ' (oupwiin), McDermott,Uncoln,O«o«»Jta|«B ; Gilicspie, DouKhiy, Harry, McUneWßySffli : KauiJail, fhillipa. lbbott, CaW. »M | Ii j Kinor^tmoy : Mnhtingnle. : Viaiii'lH|:.-.-5- VV'akkiiousk Match.—An ' weS«!SHMMf ball matcli comes olf on Saturday "qSHHI iho North Shore, botwetn ■l Messrs Macky, Logan, titoer. : of Mcasrs N\r. MeArthur and W;/aj^| niencus at 2.30 p.m. punctnally. J"^isf: ■•;« will rcpreeenr, Messrs Macky, Macky, Caldweli, Wslker, WsSMBM Brown, Urquliart, Sneddon, Arnibtrcni?. Flavoll, Ftirquhar,»".'afefii Vickery. itmorgenoy: Kunoim&B' tf !I. |fl^ffl : -. Arthur and ( o. will bo represe^^jj^ Baker, II E. Beamish, S. Binuef *gjjM : V. Brown. H. Cameron. G. Clark. ;^«fl| Crokor, T. C. Uawson, w. J. j^Wfi! Doughty, G. KniKUt. U. Meldra^jaiiffl^ni ME^SON V. NBWMAKKKT.-NeWJfMWB. Blewaon. Holly, MoJonnoll, >$jS; t :VBm Covillo. Collings, Cbaplm, ■Ki«wj ; - ( H| WriKlit, Courtney, Stephen, »ic^2LkJJKB& Home Bay v. Manubau'Wj'JSfa-JWBE Boy: Tarbutt, JViaselleld, UXSS&S&& lbbott, Kldinfc's, Kdmondß, mJ«S2MH| Bloomfleld, Waddell, Far<Jah, ari.,Swiß and Lincoln. Players meet at tß"^ffflE at 2 v in. sharp. Manukau: M«tKS)|fc-;-y Gulbiaiih Mays, Hunt. sBsWB llitrio, Sntiie. Black, Soaervilie,^ . _;.-. lCOmktoni'l V OGO^ONII.(D»SJf»J:., 11. will be reproßentoi by Hammonow^ «< Brabazon, Frazar, Colcbrooßr-WKJJffll Davidson, Marrinor, Bnrro«». igi«H Btone, Brabanc, ana "c»Te'gtWM Thomas and Ashton, Graf ton ;STW.-, | —Brown, Co;o, Cossod, WnWjVtP ... Howeon. Hill. Uazeldino, Mut^S3HH Shiols, skinner, and Tanira; *fJ^tWmm Silvbk Stab v. EOsbbkbb? P™ diu||B Silv. r Star : Urmninond W"^i' ft, g monda. l ooley; Payne, An«™»«ffljWHß Skinner, faxon, Moldrum, ° "hIB&sIwjS Chatwin, Arniißor. Koseberrj. »^{WS bell. CroDin, Gee, Jenee, TrSb^wlßl Millor, Piaistcd, Sunr.merß, U»" VVateoii(2), Wakcrley. «alt. eV ififtßSSi Akawa v.Newton(Domain).-•» ji^i^ Swanson, Cavadus, Conway^W^jJ^j WoFco^wn/rttttrs Bpo»"°s"^d<^^H>M[ Stanley. Murphy. Nev>ion2nO.jJSriMflK M .kin. Done. S<aton. KobbOD.»a^BK Bell. \'oManuß,WniteloTiK° we|:T i SblIvYN V. CLIFTOS.-SclWn|.MsjHH| Smart (2), Muj >r, Haniuicna, iJ"Kj^ ]«X Hill, Holland, Kilfojle, B^AfPj^i Auger, Tizai-d. Hilton: BattjJjjM™^ bert,Goldie. Hammond.Huotoj, fi^gK Jakson, MaoCornilok, l>mw .; Smith. Sexton. Brabant. ~„.«• B.jaHTO'"; ALMA V. BERBSrOBD.-AOT»' OJ| ||«^K» Cook, Huff. Mo!|r»tb. Mellls, Guird, Sheriff. BhO!t,McCuUum,DlokeW,M.i«»"T| .

THE AUCKLAND EVEMNG STAK. FKIDAY, JULY 24, 1886.



AG. BARTL BT T, • 151, QUKKN-STRKKT. Chronomoters, Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery in great variety, and made to order or repaired; Poesy, Motto, Engagement aud Wedding Rings. Ordora by post carefully executed. SPECIAL CHEAP LINES, 4-'9«l O3 oD ~WORTH OF WARE XiO't it O HOUSE AND TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES havo been pur chased by WILLIAM R, BRIDGMAN At a Heavy Discount, and will be Sold Cheap to clear quickly, compritina soma very Choice Qcoda in endless variety lv Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiofa, Sunshades, Umbrellas, Net Cur tains. Ladies' Al antics, Corseta. Jackets. Capes, Ladles' Underclothing, Aprons. Pinafores,Coalos, (.'Ojlars, Collarettes, Children's Blouses, Robes Infanta Wrappers, Moods, Sum Bonnetg, Mon'i Shirts, Hats, Scarves, Boys' and Men's Clothing, £25 Worth of the Newest Lines in Feathers, being and exceedingly choice loitin plumes aud Ustnch FlrilH. As Ido not usually keep these goods, will bit sold cheap to clear quickly Large Lot of Windsor Ssarveß, bought at Owen i.nrt Graham's S»l-\ from 8d to Is, worth Is Cd to 23. Sound goods Not having room for Ch'na Mattings, will sell those in stock at a great reduction Balance Winter Stock of Blanket*, some slightly soiled, at a great reduction Splendid Btock of Twoeds, from oheap to vory good', very iuuch reduced in price Being rather overstocked in Clothing, will allow £0 per conL dis munt for a short time to clear, as stock is too large in this department Large Lot of Remnaats at very low rates. 2SS— Upper Qceen-stref.t.—2Bß



Milne and Choice Beg to announce the purchase of soveral CLEAB.ING CLEARING LINES, LINES, From the Wholesale, previous to their Stock taking, at considerably less than Cost Price, and that the Goods aro marked at a very small advance on the cost M. and C. con now thoroforo submit the following SPECIAL LINES AT ABOUT ENGLISH PRICES. LARGE QUANTITY OF COSTUMES LARGE QUANTITY OF LADIES' MANTLES, JACKETS, AND ULSTERS, Also, CHILDREN'S JACKETS, ULSTERS, AND COSTUMES. FORTY-EIGHT BOXES FRILLING. TWENTY-FOUR DOZENS BLACK SILK FRINGE. FORTY-THREE DOZENS COLLARETTES, BOWS, &c. QUANTITY DRESS MATERIAL. QUEEN AND WKLLESLEY-STREET3, AUCKLAND.



Q.OLDEN Q. EM TpLOUR, MANUFACTURED BY THE LATEBT IMPROVED ROLLER PROCE3B, BY RICHARD ALLEN AND CO., BKLFORD MILLS, TIMAKU. The First Shipment is Just to Hand. to bakers— • Do you want a White and Gigantic Loaf] Tho GOLDEN GEM Flour wiU recom mend ituelf; it excels . both In colour and strength. TO STOREKEEPERS— Note the Brand: Original, Elaborate, and Attractive. TO HOUSEHOLDERS- H you desire (and who does not?) to obtain a superior and reliable flour, insist upon having the "GOLDEK GEM." T&e machinery by- which it is mano/actared Is upon the Hungarian Roller Process; it has recently been erected at vust cost, and ';here is nothing to equal it in the Southern Hemiepboro. Tne undersigned is the sole agent for Auok land and the Province and has made arrange ments for regular shipments. A parcel 01 flf ties (conspicuous brand) packed In sacks is en route in the Ohau. Orders are now being booked, and will be nlled strictly in accordance with priority, ALFRED JOWITT, WHOLESALE GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT'AND IMPOPTEB, CUSTOMB-STREET Eißl.



THE NEW<GOOD3 ( THB NBW GOODS THE NEW GOODS 1 THE NEW GOOD 3 , Are DOW opened oat 1 FOB TUB WINTER ' FOR THE WINTRR , FOR IHK WINTER bOX I'Htt WINTKK. ' ( ] The Stoofc Is the lames! . and beet selected In the city, , and to MKKT THK TIDIES MKKT THE TIMES -„„ MKKT THK TIMEB THE MEET THE TIMES NEW Several llne» In every De partment are marked at ZEALAND Pri<»» CI.OTHINC^SffiI y c^p FACTORY, »StiWsiZr. 153 & 160, ttmeou-atreot The Juvenile Department has reoolved close attention, and parento will find DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY ANDECONOMY Combined is the leading feature. In Boys' Fanoy flu! to boveral new and oholoe ■tylei are now being ihown. tt H Fo~a sbni bk i js, * MERCHANT TAILOR, Bhobtland-stkbht, Auckland (Opposite Messrs A. Clark and Sons), IMTOHTBR OP ENGLISH, SCOTCH, FRENCH, AND GER MAN COATINGS AND TROUSERINGS. COLONIAL TWEEDS. A choice assortment of Fanoy Testings, Tallora Trimmings, &o. Thß Trade liberally dealt with. MISS SMITH, STAY. CORSET, AND BANDAGK MAKER. HBBANK COTTAQE. GONDRT-BTRBBT, NKWrON, For many years Fitter In the leading Establisn mont in Edinburgh. Ladies waited on in town and suburb*. JUST PUBLISHED AT ill THE BOOKSELLERS, AICKIN'S ANNUAL, A DOMESTIC MEDICAL GUIDE, AND BATISTIOAL RECORD OF THE POPULATION. VITAL STATISTICS, PRODUCTION, Jto. ALSO, NOTES ON HEALTH AND HYGIEN'B, With otlier Valuable Information. Peicb «. — .- .- Ohk Shiixiko. ' N O T I O *. DR. WILKINS, V. R. C. 8., CONBOLTINe AND OfXRATIW* SUHOEOS, is at hia Surgery for General Praotic* and Speoial Practice- Ky«. ICar. audThrontDlseasea —Mornings luid Afternoons ; Sundays, 10 30 to 12.30. Consultation Kov« rorr modoraU. Da Wilkins *pout seven yean at Moorolleldg Eye Hospital, London, under Moesr* Kowioaa and Critcbett, two at Throat Hospital, Lomlun, doves years Honorary Surgeoa Alburt HomilUil, and eight yearn at Eye, Bar, Rud Throat Infirmary Melbourne. Adjnsta Spuotacles to Sight.- Consulting Rooma—Oueon-etreet. Auckland. FOR THE LAUNDRY AND HOUSEHOLD. LADIES ARK INVITBD TO USM PYRAMID SOAP, The moat economical Soap mudo In New Zealand. Full weight guaranteed. L. W. MoGLASHAN, Wholesale Agent, COMPTON'S BUILDING. ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS Have boon recognised as the BEST for half a century. ii CELEBRATED WAIWERA HOT SPRINGS. The Walwera Property havUfc been Pur chased by a Company. Tourists and others are notified tbat all Information ai to Charges, Dates of Doparturn of Coach and Stoamer can be had on application to A. BAUNDERS, Secretary, No. 2. New Zealand Insurance liuildingi, Queen-street. Births. DIUCOMBE.- On July 20, at Bolmont Torrnco, Kt-mnern, the wilo of T. W. Ditcombo of a daughter. MONTGOMERY.—On Jnly 23. at herreeidence. Grey-street, Mis J. T. H. Montgomery of a daughter. WALLIS.—On July 21. at her reoideaci. Mount Kden Road, the wife of R. M. Wallls of a son. Deaths. THOMBON.-0n July 17. at Claremont Villa. Cambridge. William John Graeme, thu bo loved son of James P. and Anuie Thomson ; aged 7 months.



A ftpecial meeting of the members of the Auckland Journeymen Bakers' Association will bo held to-morrow evening in Robson'B Dining Rooma, when business of Importance will be brought forward. Members, masters, and non-members are earnestly invited toaitend. Chair at half-past bo yon o'clock. Chambers'B celebrated Bowing machines. t. Queen-Btreet.



A busbman who had hia foot soverolv cut with an axe whila felling a troo in the Makarau bush came to town to-day and underwent treatment at Dr. Tonnent'e Burgery. Messrs Thomas and Dormer, and Mrs Dormer, the holiness evangelists, returned to Auckland by the Clansman today. They have been to Norfolk Ibland, from whence thoy arrived at Mongonui in a schooner several days ago. Members of Band of Hope Union Choir will pleasu be early in attendance at tho Thca'ro to-morrow (Saturday) evening.



Tho Gas Company notify that the last day MODO°a eyy?be27X nt On *" aC°°Untß OwinK " A Scoldino WoMAN.-The barbarities of the rhnniS^W^ l. ho ,cnre of folding women, though abolished by law, are now oftentimes practised by a kind of social barbarity SS thnvr ft °^f len, Bib ( le- J % raen B<=old only when r,™Lnhi tt JSf iS. 04 of Wajntaß thorn we should presoribo Hop Bitters. Tho enUro system will "ndorgo a genial, pleasant ohange. The nerves w b: quieted, andacerbity of word aid thought will give place to amuibility and affeoUon Healthy women do not scold or fret. Reai -