COMING EVENTS

Meetings, Sec, To-night.

Abbolfn Opera Houso-"Tho Silvor King," 7.15 o'clock.

Temporanco Hall-Irish National Loaprue, 8 o'clock.

Educational Institute -Adjourned Gcnoral Wonting, Wellesle.y-si.roet School-room, 7.80. Auckland Naval Artillery—lnspection Parade, 7.30.

Auction Sales, Tomorrow.

Blosani Hunter nnd Nolan-Sale of LlvO .-uid Dead Stock at Mr Stokos's, Mount liilcu. 11 a.m A. O. Steven at Hnmer'a Auction Mart)— Household Furniture, Sec, 1 p.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will clcso r>3 uurtcr :— Tims Pay. For"Whnm«roi Hernia, Parui, Waliui. Whan frir-n. Kamo, mid Jlaiicraiwi, por Waitaki or OloneUf, at 5 p.m. For Thiimos, pr>r KkUvdvlso. at 5.30 r.tn, Saturday, I3;h inst. For Fort Fit.irny, Trynhcna, and Okupu, por Tonn. Nt 7 a.m. For Wntwrra, To Km"i nnd Wrjkworth, &c, PBrTtOßC''-l>vy. ;it l!i i.m. Fur Kali Kali, Aon-r-tcto, Tnurniißn, etc., per I'otOTiiiiliana, :>t noon. For ""Jiunv.-B. per :p-ir..-.n-.niimia,;.il?.3op.m. For WaiijiiM and Southern ports, per llsuiraki, at". lj p.m. Monday, lj inst. ForCoroiinniPl.iiorCnramandol.at 11.30 a.m. For Waitara and Southern ports, per Oroti, fit lpm. For ltusscli. Kakakn-.v.i. Herd's Point. Wnnga roa and IWor.ronni. nor (Mansmnn, at 5 p.m. Ti'ksdav, 10th Inst For Tnran.iki and Southern Ports, por Hawoa. at 7.J0 a m. I'er Hotomahann !is follows: — For India. Cliinn. Japan. Mcditerancan I'orta, and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For Australian Colonlos nnd United King dom, via Sue:; and Rrindlsi. or Naploa (p^r Oricjt stonnicr). for lettors. &c. specially so propaM and addroßsod, at 1 p m. For money orilevs, roßiatered letters, and nowspupei'a, at 3 p m. L^to lattors for Sydney and Molbournc. only, at J..'O p.m. United KinKciom mail will be duo In-London Monday, 3rd Ai gust, Thursday, isth inst. For Tonga, Sanica, Tahiti, nnd Uarotsnga, per contract stenmt r .Lir.et Nicoll, at 4 p.m. Ti: ESDAY, Juno 23. Per Australia »3 follows :— For :-:;■,lifst.ir Islands, Sandwloh Islandii, United Statoti of America, Canada, British Columbia, (>r.;ri-l .iud South America, and Brltlijh .md Fnrelpn AVest Indioa, at 1 p.m For irmt.-ij Kmdom and Continent of. Knrope, nt 1 p.m. Monoy oriliTs. 10 30 am, Keglstorod letters Bud Dowp.iKT; ■:.. :■ 111.30 a.m. Late letttrt, t;v.:iri,> itn artra foe of slz panco in R.'l'JitlOu 'o tho poatafro, will ba receiver! ;:■;- mo. ~.\nli Agent oil board tho Bteamor np to the time of sollinpr. Tills iv.r.V will hi; tin" in !<cr.doa on Friday, July 31, liSa N.B.—Tho ttoieinmont s*ef»mer Stella will leave tho Blull for West Coast Sounds on or about 21 nd instant. Private let tor-boxes may now bo obtained on application at the Jloni<y Order counter. Feo for six months, 10? ; fco for twelvo months, £1. 8. 13. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATER.

AccKr.ANn-Thia evening, Gil; to-morrow moniiug, 7.3. Jlan'ukav llkads—This evening, 3.1; to-mor mow morning, 0. 13. Kaivaeu iimiM-This ovoning, 10.1; to-mor row iiioriiiiii;, 10 13.

SUNHKT.—This ovening—l.ll. Su.vkisi:.—To morrow morning—7.lC-. Moon's Aok.—Now Moon, 13ib, 10.il a.m,

ARRIVALS. To day.

lona, s.a , AmOileo. from Great Barrier Wnihora, 3.9.. McOoo, 'rom Ku«sell Gloiioln, s,s,, Johnson, from \\ hungnrei

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Wellington, s s., Stephcnson, for Tauranga Loch Naw, barque, Andrews, for Mercury Bay TO-DAY. Wailiora, 5.9 , McGoe, for Southern ports

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Rotomahann. from Thames, to-day, 8.30 p.m. Wellington, f oni Tdurauga. to-morrow, early Clansman, from Rnssoll to-morrow Cornmandel, from Coromandel, to-morrow, 6 Jtrae'tNlcoll. from Wellington, to-morrow night Hnwea, from Titronaki, etc. (at Onchunga), Sunday early Argyl» from Manukau. Sunday evening Kotom.ihann, from Melbourne and South, Mon day noon Manapouri, from Sydney, Tuosday Taupo, from tho South. Wednesday Triumph,from Sydney, early Aorangi, from l'lymouth. June 23 Australia, from Sydney, Juno 23 Zoalandla, from Ssin l>"rancisco. June 27 Kimutaki, from Plymouth, July 7 [For projected departures sco shipping ad vertisements and mail notices.]

ENTERED OUTWARDS.

Carl lloth, barque, Nownian, for llnabui Mnilo, schooner. Lino, for Ton^a Tiilua, cutter, Mi'Jer, for Samoa

IMPORTS.

Per Sam Mondol: 1 cn:;o wads, etips. and car tridge, cases.— D. Evitt, Qucen-dtrect, Auckland.

EXPORTS.

Per Waihoro, for Southern ports: 101 lons sugar 40 caseß tooacco, 10 biißß salt, s') casea korosiue, 10 oaaOß biscuits, 12 caso3 acid, 14 cascß mullet, and sundries. For Melbourne; 158 hides, 23 saoks oysters.

Inwards, Coastwise.—Mana. from Tairua, with 23 000 ft. timbei; Medora, from Awanui, with 40 tona tlrewood, 4 tons gum.

Outwards, Coastwise, — Moroury, for Whangaroi;

The following wero passengers by tho s.s. Waihora, from Kuasell: Messrs Williams, Simons, Archer, Bate?. Maurice. Chubb, Mrs Archer, Mlsaes Archer and O'Connor.

Tho brigantino Clansman has been docked for an overhaul. Sho will leave on an island oruiso shortly in chargo ot Captain Robinson, and under charter to Messrs Henderson and Mac farlane.

Tho brigantina Sarah and Mary was to havo left Morcnry Bay this morning with a full cargo of timber for Brisbane.

"The brig Syren, with coal, bonedust,etc..from Sydney, wa3 boating up harbour late this af ter ucon.

Tho brigautine Linda Weber loft Mercury Bay yesterday with timber for Brisbane Tho brigantino Maria Virginia, which lot thiß port on Tuesday evening, was towed into Mercury Bay by tho sb. Glentlg yesterday, and is now loading timber for Sydney.

Mr C. Ba>loy's model (accepted) for the new ferry steamer was on view in Mr W. 11. Fen ton's window to-day. Tho veesol should provo aometh'ngnow and novel, and considerably in advanco of the boats now in use.

Captain W. Farquhar, of the a.s. Clansman, informß ua by telegraph from Russell that ho passed a largo barque, evidently bound for Auckland, off Whans,'aroa, at 10 o'clock this morning. Thiß la probably tho Swallow (whalor), which arrived at Kusaell to-day.

Tho b a. lona arrived from Mercury Bay at 630 a.m.. with tlio following paßsengerß:- Masara Flotchor, Hanßen, KobortH, Murray, Long- Loram, Konnott, Smith ana Son, Mrs Kitchen and 2 ohildren, Mra Waterman, Mrs Blox3ome, Key. Mr Wilson.

Messrs McArttar and Co.'a new cutter Tfifna arrived from tho Thames this morning ■with 4,9ojft. timber, Sho is to loave for Samoa at an early date.

• Tho B? Waihora loft for Melbourno via tho South tlila afternoon. PssnonKers for aisborno: Messrs Coopor, Alexander, ArinatronK, 11. M. Porter, Lushor, Lermean Wrl.<;lit, and Whltakor. and tho Bishop of Wa.apu. For NftDiCT • M™ Al'om, Mr and Mrs Plulson, Dr. Hevmort Mrs Wood, Mcr Rayburn and two rhililren Mesara Marshall. Linnoll, Leather, and Lvwlor For Wellington : Mrs OrichtoD. Hon. Mr Henderson, Mr nnd Mrs Daruaville, Misses Doorwin. Bryer, nnd Brooks. Mrs Holloway, Mcesrs Gardnor. Thomson, HarrißOn, Reeve. Mos? Peacock, Mia Chipendalo. ForLvttelton: Miss' Edwards, Mrs Baldwin. For Dunedln : Messrs Burton, Walton, aitd Lewis.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this aay. - Arrived: Swallow, whnlcr, with 1,750 barrels oil. ■Wellington, yoaterday.-Sailed: Hawoa, for tho North. Paesenuora:—Miss Noumogan. Mrs Mabal, Father Sanzcan, Mossrs Bailly and Bavern. OAIiARU, yesterday.-Sailed: Dunoain. ship, for London, with 8,515 carcases mutton, also wool, grain, tallow, etc. Port Chalmers, this day.-Sailed: Ooeola, for Auckland. At the Heads: Auckland, ship, from London.

Tvttflton. this oay .—Arrived: Jasper, 48 days from Mauritius. Sailed: Tuupo, for Northern porta. TAUBANfIX, tliia day.—Arrived: Vv'ellinKton, from Auckland, 7.10 n.ni. Naimbb this) day.—Sailed: Janet Nicoll, 5.0., lor Auckland, 7.15 iv». yoatorday.

Waiiaka, this day.—Arrived: Uowcnn, from Onchunsn, 7.10 am.

COMMERCIAL.

Evknino Stab Ofllco, this day. MnAi.D'BKDUUGKLAND'sREi'OiiT.— At tho Hay maYkoton Friday, loobu fodder ranged from 2s •hi to 3s 9d; pressed, Is til jior cwt; oaten chail, £3 17sSdto«l2s6dper ton; maize. 3ai 3d toi is Md; oats, la 9d to 2* oil; barley. 2s 3d to 2s sd; fowl wheat, 23 per bushel. Horso stock in moderate supply, only inferior stock at low values- useful draught stock, from £18 to £26 each At the sale on Tuesday, hides were in cool demand at from 3d to l|rt per lb, tallow, 2to to 24i nor cwt -, pnlto nnd skms, lOd to 2a 3d each; wool, 54 to 7id per lb. At Waiuku, on Satur day thero was the usual muster of cattln, about Boventy head of all nlnsios. A full attendance of settlers, and all brought forward cold. At Itcmuera. on Thursday, them wua a good in nulry for dairy cowa at their profit. A numbor of coarse storo cattle sold at low values. >'at cattle were in lull numbern. Twonty-two trucks woro received frcm Waikato. Tb.orG was no alteration in valuer from lato markets; pricon ranged from 20a to 23b per lOOlba. Less than half tho uuual (supply of Hheep mot a dull sale, and Ecvoi-al uona wei'o withhold. Pigs were plentiful. kand in bettor inqniry thau last week, und f»t calves wuro also in full number and low values. Mkhsrb 'Hunter and Nolan's Wbekly KKi'OHT. — Horses: There was an increased animation in the market last Friday. Ahout an nvorago numbor wore disposed of, but the demand was more porcoptlble than on the previouu wook. There was an increased number entered for disposal Ijy auctiun at the Durham

Births.

COX NOLLY.—On Juno 7, tho wife ot Samuol Connolly, Hot Springs, Waiwera, of a son.

Deaths.

CROMWELL-On Juno 12. Alexander Allen Cromwell, jun. ; aged 38 yoars. The funeral willloavo hia father's resldcnco, Arch Hill, on Sunday. June 11, at 3 p.m. Friends pleaso accept this invitation. EWEN.- On June 12, at his residence, Rallway struet,Newmarket, William Ewon, lato from Ashburton; aged 33 years.—Canterbury papers pleaso copy.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1885.

For tha oiun thtt Ueki 4ul«tiuw«, For th« wrong ttat ntslt ntittmat, For th. futon Is the «l«Une», And th* good Uut wt can do.

No one expects anything very new or original iv a " Speech from the Throne," and therefore no one will be disappointed with the statement placed in the hands of His Excellency yester day. If Ministers have any surprises for the country, they are holding them carefully in reserve. This lack of freshness docs not arise, however, from any want of material in the speech ; if the Government carry through one third of the work they set out to per form, it will be altogether a pheno menal session. But in these times of journalistic energy, it requires a very reticent Ministry indeed to conceal the Government intentions until they are formally notified to Parliament, and the announcements of the speech read now like a thrice-told tale. "

The Cabinet offer the House a very pretentious bill of fare—a Teform in the constitution of the Legislative Council, a re-adjustment of taxation, a revolution in the law relating to Native Lands, a new scheme of Local Govern ment and Charitable Aid, the placing of Railways under non-political control, to say nothing of Federation, Forests, Fisheries, Parcels Post, Postal Notes, and minor bills, make up a diversi fied and ambitious programme. There are too many dishes for wholesome digestion. If Parliament would pass two good measures in a session, the country would be very well satisfied. We dislike the Government fare, not only for its quantity, but its quality. The promised native land law may have undergone very great modification since its author favoured the colony with an outline of his views, but the Minister administering the Native Department will have to be changed before we can expect much useful legislation from that quarter Changes in taxation, we shrewdly ex pect, will prove to be synonomous with increased burdens, and we may rest thankful if the Local Government scheme turns out to be anything better than shifting burdens now borne by the consolidated revenue on to local rates. As for the Railway Boards, £c names of the recipients of the cSmfortable sinecures which they are intended to create, and their prospective salaries are already matters of public notoriety. Verboseandtautologicalin phraseology, the parliamentary menu does not con ceal its heaviness by any graces of com position. And the Cabinet are much stronger in faith than in literary skill if they hope for an easy time with the honourable gentlemen forwhoserefresh ment they have prepared this legislative feast.

The English Political Outlook

A Reutkb'u telegram states that it is be lieved the Conservatives will accept office if it is offered to them; and a special despatch this afternoon shews that bids are already being thrown out for the Bupport of the Home Rule party. The price of their vote is to be the dropping of the Coercion Act and the raising of loans for public works in Ireland. Tho Tories have so few chances of office that they may even snatch at this one, and if they do, it is quite possible that the Liberals will beep them in power, oh they did Mr Disraeli In 1668, so long as they serve their purpose, The position of tho now Ministry, holding office on the sufferance of their opponents, will, however, bo a moat humiliating one. Party lines in England are too sharply drawn for there to be any doubt about a Government possessing a majority in. Parliament, and tho result of the late division pi ores, beyond question, that wha'evcr the internal dissensions in the Liberal Paity may be, their opponents are not strong enough in Parliament, which ia i

constitutionally representative of tho country, to ontitlo thorn to control tho national administration.

Amongst tho Waihora'a passengers for Wellington woro tho lion. Mr Hondoraoii, M.L.C., Messrs Thos. l'oaooek, and Darga villo, moinbors of tho Ilouaj of Roprosonta t'voi", and Mrs Darpravillo, Tho Wybort Reovii Dramatic Company weroalso passen gers by tho Waihora.

Somo heavy clearances of sugar from bond woro mado today in anticipation of a possible incroaso in tho duty.

Tho members of tho Artillery Band aro practising assiduously undor Bandmaster Huntor, with a view to an early departure for tho Wellington Exhibition. They in tond to practi.so tho following programme on Saturday afternoon noxt in tho Albert Park, commencing 2.30 sharp :—Quickstep, "Lo, Arms," E. Nowton ; grand fnntanin, " Emira," Escudio : valae, " Soo-saw " ; grand contest selection, "Riou Zi" (Tho Last of tho Tribune), Wngnor; grand fantasia, "llonoria," 11. Smith; grand soloction, " Maritana," \'. Wallaco ; (Jod Savo the Queen.

We understand that tho cost of Couplnnd and Co's now and spacious four-story building in Customs-sbco- was .t"5,000, and that it was oroctcd by Mr Joseph Bccroft without architect's assistance.

Important news is to hand From the Golden Crown mino. In sinking a winzo on the reef, which' is supposed to lie tho Cambria roof, lfllhs, of spnoiinens woro obtained. The shares have boon enquired for at ss. to ss. (id., all calls paid.

Councillor Ooldio croatod somo amuso mont lit tho mooting of tho City Council last night by oxprostiing tho opinion that a man who wan in tho habit of associating with tho moinbors of tho Northern Club, as Mr Ellor did, was not tho man for tho posi tion as Collector, and was scarcely likoly to do much collncting.

Tho man Gcmand, whoso suddon disap pearance was referred to in a rocent isßiio, ia said to havo loft Molbourno undor very similar circumstancoa, to tho intonso rogrot and disgust of a numbor of his creditors. Inquirios aro still boing mado rospocting his present whoroabonts, and should he bo still in tho colony, thoro is ovoiy ronson to anticipate his early return at tho oxponao of his creditors.

Six prosocutions for nllogod broachos ot tho Railway Regulations, including the chargo against Ernest Brabaznn, will romo nn for hearing at tho I'olicu Court to morrow,

Nows has been rceeivod in town of tho doath in England of Mr Brook, a wealthy gontleman who resided horo for hoiuo tiino last yoar, and who purchased an estato at Mullot Point, Mahurangi Heads, 110 was a membor of tho Northern Club.

Thosteamor Waihora, which wont. South this aftornoon, took 101 tons of retined sugar, which she roceived at the Sugar Com pany's Wharf, Birkonhead.

Tho debris is at prosont boing cleared away from tho sceno of tho Victoria-streot firo. It is proposod to reinstate tho damaged buildings at ouco, and Mrs Wallace's shops are to bo roplacod.

Building operations still continue brisk in tho city and suburbs. During tho last fortnight, tho folio wing permits woro issued : —North Ward, 4 ; East Ward, 12: South Ward, 5 ; Ponsonby, 15 ; Kurangahapo, li; andGraftou, 3.

During tho last fortnight, tho Sanitary Inspoctor has attended to 09; complaints of nuisances, has issued nine notices to abate nuisances, and impounded nino doge. One caso of typhoid fevor in Ponsonby wns re portod to him within tho period in ques tion.

Tho North Ward members made a stub born fight last night to carry through their Hobson-street .scheme as projjared, but were defeated on an amendment striking out from the agreement between the parties (he clause binding tho Council to cut down Hobson-streel. from Customs-street to Vic toria-street. Tho division was an follows : For tho amendment—Councillors Holland, Maekechnie, Cooper, Upton, Crowther, Aickin, Goldie, Waymoutli, La Roche, ami Morrison. Agaiust—Councillors Povoro, Dignan, Connolly, Montague, Kidd, Bunin, Masefield, and the Mayor.

It was not until lato yostorday afternoon that tho workmon engaged in removing the steam roller from tho hole in Victoria-street into which it foil, succoedod in their task, No damngo wns .sustained by tho pomlorous machine

There is a steady demand for Cambria ox dividend at Sx Oil (o !).s, and sellers !).-< (id. No news from tho mine to-day. The reef at the low level ia ko lalgc that iieco»aiily tho progress is slow, as by last account.- ho was taking out ten feet of crushing dirt. Moanatairi Extended have boon ndUccl for at low rates, and Crowns al fw c.ill paid. Lend Mortgage, Auckland Timber, .South British, Union, National, and Standard In- Niiranco Stocks aro wanted, mid thorp mo buyers of liank of New Zealand shares at £21 10s.

Mr A. F. Eathrindgo, lately clerk of the Land Board nt Hokitika, Ins boon promoted to tho i>osition of chiof clerk in tlie Crown Lands office in this city, lie left Hokitika for tho North by steamer to-day. Prior to his departure Air Eathrindgo wn« presented witli a testimonial from civil .servants And rosidonts of Hokitika, who regret to lose him after a rosidence among them of twelve years.

Roviows of ox-Judge Fcnton's book on tho Origin and Migrations of the Maori People, Mr P. Mason's Geography of New Zealand and Oceania, and otnor recent pub lications, will appear in tho Stah Sl'Pt'LK hent of to-morrow (Saturday). Interesting oxtract.s from a novel by an Auckland author will also bo found in the Fame isstm, along with the usual original and .'elected matter.

The public fresh-water baths promisosoor to bo an Accomplished fact. It was agreed at tho mooting of the City Council last night that Stovonson's tender for the work should be accepted.

Mr Illcwdon appears to bo in ill-favour with the City Council just now. Ho was tho lowest tenderor last night, for two fiopa rate works, and his claims wore paused over in each instanco ill favour of a higher ten dorer.

The Auckland Gloo Socioty will givo thoir iirst grand concortin St. James's lfall on tho evening of tho 25th inst., for which v first-class programmo ia in courso of pro paration, and which will duly appoar. Mr J. H. Edmonds will conduct. Mr Ed monds, who was a pupil of Dr. Parry, is now the conductor of St. James's choir, and was ono of those musicians who took a prominent part at tho competitive concortu at the Crystal Palace in 1872-3. On his arrival ill Auckland, Mr Kdmonds was ro questod to form a Gleo Class, and ho hns succoodod In solooting 25 suitablo voicos, and will give his first concert on tho date boforo mentioned, ho trouble will bo sparod in tho ondcavour to vnako the forth coming concort a comploto success.

Mr MacMahon, of tho "Silver King" combination, romombera visiting Auckland some oight years ago, whon on his way from San Francisco to Australia, but he expresses himsolf as totally unablo to recognise in tho improved and oxpandod Auckland of to-day oven the faintest likoness to tho timber-built town he formerly saw on its site. He considers that Auckland has tho most thriving appearanco of all Now Zea land cities, and ho is so charmed with tho scenery and tho boautifully mild winter weather that he hopes to remain for several months. Lovers of tho drama will rojoico should his hope bo realised, for tho Com pany have a largo and oxcellont rcpertoiro, well calculated to ontertain, to instruct, and amuse during a long soason.

Tho noxti mooting of tho Auckland Institute, on tho 20th, will probably be a lively one, as Mr VV. J), Campboll has given in the second part of his paper on Psycho logical Investigation (Spiritualism), while MrJ. Buchanan contributes a paper attack ing the evolution theory of Darwin.

The football match to-morrow afternoon between the crack clubs of Ponsonby and Grafton is expected to bo the best of the season, and is looked forward to with the greatest interest. Both clubs are putting their strongest teams in tho iield. The Grafton have one new man in A. Chapman, a gocd half-back from Christchurch, while they will have again the services of T.Ryan, the crack three- quartor back, who has been for some time indisposed. Ponsonby havo two new men in Besant and Mclnly/o, the latter hailing from Wellington. T. Macky (their old captain), H. Davy (who has been away), and J. Braund will also play on this occasion. The betting on the match is even, and no doubt the gamo will be one of the best ever played on the Domain ground. Grafton will be represented by R. Biggs (captain), T. Brown, VV. Gardiner, Joughin, J. Lecky, T.Ryan, C.Madigan, A. Stewart, Spencer, A. Cbapmiin, Veale, Poarce, Mountford, N. Yon Sturmor, and F. Ohlson. The Ponsonby team consists of—Macky, Araiel, Braund, R. Whiteeido, T. White side, Davy, R. Skcen, Me onnell, Young, George, Macintyre, Besant. Keefe, King. Bruce. Emergencies : Pilkiugton and Wooller.

A mothorin-law dooa not appear to bo an onviablo position for a middle-aged matron with marrlod ohildron about hor. Yes torday, the counsel for dofondant in a caso of abusivo language mndo a fow touch ing romnrks upon mothers-in-law (which, however, wovo tomporod with an under fooling of sympathy), which were sulliciont to raiso ringing laughter (a raro occurrence) in the I'olicu Court;. Tlio mother-ia-law in Iho cwibo, according to tho evidence, look a watch from a nail, and handed it (o dofond ant, which, it was contended by hor daughter-in-law, was an unwarrantable liberty ; honce tlio family row. " You sec, your Worship," said ilr Cotter, " thero wag a mother-in-law in the house, and when mich porsons intorfero thoro is generally ." His Worship suggoatcd, smilingly, that cohdpol might liavo spoken fcolingly from his own personal exporionco. Bin ('i orohip could only speak from honrsay, which was not evidence. Tlio learned counsel nssurod tho Bench that happily ho had no practical knowlcdgo of such persons. " Vi.-Ror " writer tint ho notices a good deal of overloading in this town and cruelty to hnrsca. Ho should givo information to tho Secretary of tho Society for tho Preven tion of Cruelty to Animals. In our last overling's i«suo if) W(l9 stated that tho monthly inspection of tlio City Guards takoa plneo on Wcdnos il:iv overling next. It should havo boon TiicsJay ovoning, Tho following arc the football matches arranged for to-morrow :—Senior Clubs : I'nnxnuby v. Graflon, North Shore v. Albert, Auckland v. Cordon. Newton Ktandfl out. Gordon will be represented in the mutch ngaiimt Auckland by Ansloy, Clayton (3), (Joodmnn, llarington, .lonian, Laßoehc, Lii.sk. Muldrum (2), O'Keilly, Poland, Tawliai, Webstor, Junior Clubs :—Auck land v. (Irafton (Metropolitan), Athletic v. Manukau (Onehunga), Aivuva v. Homo Bay (Homo Bay), (iordon v. Newton (Domain), Poiisonby v. Victoria (North Shoro), Albert v. Waitomata (Domain). Sir F. Whitakor (Governor of tho Auck- Innd Parliamentary Union), has sont for Mr \V. (iorrio (Colonial Soerotary), and desires him to undortako tho formation of a Ministry. Tho procosa of Cabinet-making is thoreforo going on, but tho io-ult has not yet boon an nounced. Mr Win. Coopor (lato Minister of .lusticos), howovor, doclinos to ro-ontor upon ollico, as ho is committod to eoveral radical roforms. Procoedinga havo boon instituted ngainst the man Denis Lynch, who is accused of brutally assaulting his mother-in-law (Mrs Koalos) on Wednosday under circumstanccH dot died in our last cvonintt's issue. Tho caso will como on for hearing at tho Police Court to-morrow. There was a very largo audioiice at the Choral Hull last evening, when a concert, under tlio pafronago of Superintendent Hughes and tho Fire Brigade, was given for tlio benefit of Mr Kusraussen. Mr Impoy's band contributed eovoral appro priate selections, Mr A. Alexander gave several amusing eketchos of English, Irish, and Scotch characters, Mr W. Trcmain ]ilaycd tho ouphonium solo "La Bello Franco," Mr Burloy recited " Dimes and Dollars," while songs were rendorod by Messrs Spear, Tarpleo, Osborne, Burloy, E. O'llaro, and by Misses Alice Campboll, Carry Oribblo, Marson, Gillingham, accord ing to tho advertised programme Duots wero also contributed by Miss Gribblo and Mr Campbell,'and by Miss (iribbloand Miss /.. Campbell, while Miss K. Campholl played tho pianoforte eolo " Lv Traviatu." I'rooccdings closed with tho National Anthem. An cntortainmont in aid of tho onlargo meat fund of All Saints' Schoolroom was hold in that building last overling. The Rev. Mr Caldor presided. Sovoral part songs weio well ronderod by tho choir, and other itoma were contributed as follows : — Overture, pianoforte, " Pas Redouble," tho Mis.-ie-1 Kelly: song, "Romany Lass" Mr C. Macindoo ; duct, "Tho Lily and tho Rose," Misses Lowis; song, " Twickenham Ferry," Mrs Johnson ; song, "Tho Friar of Orders Grey," Mr Smyth; song, "When Night is Darkest," Miss Henderson ; duet, "In tho Woods," Missos Kdgar and Havloy; song, "Tho Watch man," Mr Barnos. Tho entortainmont con cluded with the National Anthem. Tho usual fortnightly mooting of tho Women's Christian Tomporauco Cnion was held yesterday aftornoon in tho hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. Thoro was a good attendance of ladies. Tho business consisted of a resolution that all petitions for tho abolition of barmaids bo got in within a fortnight, for tho purposo of sending them to the House of Represen tatives, at Wellington. Mrs S. Parker was elected superintendent of tho visiting department, and Mis .1. L. Wilson of tho literary department. Mrs Wilson informed tlio mooting that sho hud ordered a supply of tomporanco books, which would shortly arrivo. It was announced thut Mr.- Lcavott hod been most .successful in her Southern mission, and had established branches of tho Union in nearly nil the controe of popu lation, oxropt in Wellington. It is ex pocted that sho will lcavo Napier for Sydney in tho courso of next week. A very largo portion of Owen nnd Orahani'a salvage stock was purchased by Mr M, Levy, of the Mttlo Jlonator Clothlnp; Hall, yiicen-strcut, vvlio announces a croat cloarlup; sulo. Tlio kooclb lioiiKht hy him umbra™ thoso injured by water onlj.ao that no badly damuKed ur'ticles aro anioiiK them. On account of tho wuiK of spiu:o. the whole mnstbo oleared out rapidly, and tfrcut barKulns may bo expected. Largo and small buyors will find it to lliotr advantage to buy thrlr meat at tho Co uvurntlvo Htoro, fi'-'. Wakttlold-Htrcot. Callnnd boo prlcos and qualtty of prlmo Walkato meat- It. Snlnion. Dkkbat ok tub EnoliSll Ministhv.— Tho Hoplßiiatton of tho Qladatonlan Ministry lias oausod us much oxoitomont anioni? tho in- Inibitanta of Now Zoalimit ns tt has in Kniflnnd. Tlio Liberal parly luis alwars nlmuft to keep tho poor Biipplk'il with a cheap breakfast tablo, tho rloli holiiK nblo to takn oaro of yiomsolvop, and pay for luxuries. I'hoao who.aro largo con- Biiniora cmi siivo pounds In thi) conrao o[ a I'month by calling to-morrow and purolmalng Prlmo Canterbury Hacon (gunrnntdcd), 8d ; hoot Factory ChcoßO. Cd; Othor Dairies, Jd: 8»lt liultor. (id; tho boat Frculi Huttor (doublo por fecilon). 1b por lb; flood rto.. Ud; and 1,000 different lines of a Hunkrupt Orocor'o Slock must bo Bold at leas than cost.—Katon'a Co nn, ralivo Storos, llobson-stroot (next Criterion Hotel).

EXPECTED NEW DUTIES

CloarlnK Bonds of Salmon and Candlos.

(nr TELEGRAPH, —OWN CORBIiSrON'DENT.)

WeUiISGTON, this day. In' anticipotion of now dutios, tho bonds aro being cleared of salmon and candles, as well as of tea and sugar.

TABLE TALK.

" The Sii.vkr Kino " a groat huccosb,

No infectious diseaso in tho city. Jlono to Ono goos with Wuhnnui to 'Wol lington. Consstablo llyan is gaxottod Clork of tlio R.M. Court, To Awumutu.

Tho troilic on tlio New PlymouthFoxton railway is falling off. Tho Holiday Bca-aon—A yachtsman.

Famous Watcniig-placos—Horse-troughs.

Mossrs H. T. Goorgo and C. La Roche havo bcon appointed Visiting Justicos of Auckland Gaol.

Tondors for making tho now bridge ovpr <ho L'uniu Rivor will bo callod for within ta i days. Mr lliscock, who risked his lifo in trying to savo a drowning boy at Sunnier, Cantor bury, has boon awarded tho Royal Humane Society's certificate. The ratepayers along the lino of Waimoa Plains railway dispute tho pnyment of rates, and aro being sued by the Company. At Christchurch last night, Mr H. Tich boino dolivorod an intoioiting locturo on "Tho South Boa Islands" to a crowded a idtonco. Tho locturo was free, and was given under the nuspicos of tho Canterbury Industrial Association.

Tiinani Harbour Board yestorday received from their Engineor a report on the futuro extension of harbour works to cost i' 50,000. Consideration of the proposals was delayed till the bill passed through Parliament. At Kumi, a native meeting has just been concluded, at which tho doctrines of the Parihaka prophet were fully discussed.

Tectotalism is making stridoa in the colony, surely. Tho revenue derived from spirits during the last financial year shows a falling off of £25,746.

During April last 2,059 cattle, 55,627 shcop, and 2,002 piga wero conveyed over the New Zealand railways.

A corner lot in Colombo-street, Christ* church, with a frontage of IGS feet, was sold yesterday for £3,750. Lastnight tho Salutation Hotel, Dunedin, was destroyed by fire. Mr Person, tbo landlord, was the only one in tha houso, and in attempting to save tho cash-box, which was upstairs, ho was soveo'y buimd about the hands and face. The insurances amounted to £1,650.

Dunedin Harbour Boardhavingdecided to take no steps at present towards making the dock at Port Chalmers, an indignant mem ber, byway of protest, Ir.Us.J3 to movo — " That the Government bo requested to take over tho trust from the Board, and select another body for tho construction of the dock."

THREATENING TO MURDER.

A Madman with Two Bovolvors,

On Monday last considerable commotion' was caused at Korikori Sawmills, near tho Mimukau Heads, by the extraordinary conduct of a man named Jainos Egan, who had worked at tho mill for a period of three waa known that Egan was working in the Huia or four months some twelve months ago. It Buah, and lie travelled from thero to tho Korikori mills, a distanco of over 15 miles. On roaching the mills, he accosted a man that he had formerly been acquainted with, Mr John Betholl, and 1 drawing two loaded revolvers from his broast, threatened to shoot him ,pointingtho weapons at him. Egan accused Mr Bethell of having called him Bomo bad namo 12 months ago, and ho intended to havo his revongo. With some assistance the revolvers woro takon from Egan before any injury was inflicted on Mr Bot hell, butEgan wns allowed to oscapo. Mr Botholl rodo from Kerikori to Auckland on Tuesday, and informed Mr Suporintondent Thomson of tho circum stances, who instructed tho Onehunga police to take tho nocessary stops to arrest Egan. Sorgoant Greene and Constablo Ilaslett wont by boat on Wednesday to tho Huia Bush, wlioro thoy succeeded in arresting tho man in his bush wharo at tho broak of day yostorday morning. Doubts aro ontor tainod as to tho man's sanity. Mr Betholl dreaded returning to his homo while tho man was at largo, as his life was not safo. I'risonorhas boon brought on to Auckland, and will be charged with tho ofl'enco at tho Polico Court to morrow morning.

FIRE AT EAST TAMAKI.

It troapassos that the firo on AVodnosday ovoning waa at East Tamaki, and destroyed tho rosidonco of Mr F, D. Yongo. Two of Mr Yongo's sons and another gontloman woro bacholorising in tho house, and had a lire burning about tea-timo. They wont out during tho evening, and had boon absont about an hour and a quartor when tho firo was discovered. Nothing whotovor wns saved. Tho house was in flurodl for £400 in tho Now Zealand ofh'co, but it is not yot known whether the furai turo waa insured

WELLINGION HARBOUR WORKS.

(BY TELIUK.Yr»-riilSHo AiWCIATION.)

WhmiW, this day. At tho Iltirbo ir Di«r mooting tho Financo Coamiitteo l-ocxxrunondcd that a loan of £50,000 at H 1 •cut bo rnipcd. A resolution *n» il* > jvr'r •<< That tho Financo Comn«j-»o befcf i « ►»'(d to i%.ort upon tho fcn.sibnty of \itjfaijfy f"f r'-> for the construction of fitflfb^t' dv!k for Wellington."

THE AUCKLAND FORTIFICA TIONS.

(BY TKLEOKAI'U— OWN COWMitU'UNUIiNT.)

Wellington', this day. Mit Bell, Enginoor of Fortifications, pro coodod to Auckland yestorday, and will there await tho arrival of Major Cautley and Captain Badham, who expoct to go North in a fortnight, whon tho latter will formally tako ovor tho fortifications.

BREAKING THE SABBATH.

Some fooling was arousod in Nowton on Sunday afternoon last by tho action of tho Tramway Company manager in Hotting gnnga of men to work in making the connoc tionn at tho now Biding. At tho mooting of tho City Council last evoning, tho following lottor on tho subjoct, from Mr E. Wood, waa read: —"As a ratopayor, I would humbly and rospoctfully protest against tho Tramway Company being allowed to labour during Sunday in laying raila, as waa tho caso in Karangahnpo KoadlaetSunday. Tho whole proceeding won in bad taste, and exceedingly annoying and grievous to tho roligious portion of tho community, besides being a serious encroachment on tho working men's day of rost, I would humbly suggest that, in futuro, when pointu roquiro laying, your honourablo Council give a permit to tho Car Company to Htop tho traflic an much and as long as is nbaoluloiy uocceaary during tho layiug of hucli point*, or clho that the Company bo compolled to oroct a fow temporary pas lamps ; that would, I think,7givo ample light for tho work to bo accomplished during tho night, or in eomo othor way, to as to arrango to obviate the employment of Sunday labour. For tho sako of the preservation of tho day of rost, and for tho soko of tho intluonce on tho young of our city, and also for the conscientious and law-abiding obser vance of tho Lord's Day, by tho roligious portion of our community, I humbly bog to bo allowod to plead that your honourable Council will effectually prevent tho occur rence of this Sunday labour business by tho Tramway Company, and evor fooling grate ful, I ahall over pray.—Youre, &c, E. Wood," Tho Council decidod thatnopor mit was askod for or granted to tho Tram way Company, and any action would roquiro to bo takon by tho polico authorities, to whom a copy of tho lottor would bo sont,

WOMEN'S REFUGE

Proposal to Establish a Homo In tbo

Suburbs,

Pciilio attention has frequently beon di roctod to tho necessity for a homo in tho neighbourhood of Auckland for tho roform of fallon and tho accommodation of destitute women. Something has been done in the diroction indicated by the establishment of tho Fomale Prison Gate Brigado and Mrs Cowie's home, but it is felt that those in stitutions are not on a scale sufficiently large to moot requirements. The authorities of tho Fomale Prison Gate Brigado have had tho matter under consideration for eoino tiuio, and it is thoir intention to tako immediate stops to secure the object in view. They propose to have a homo some whoro in tho suburbs, or at all events out of town, and to carry on the proßent premises in Albort atreet as a soup kitchen, and for the accommodatian from night to night of homeless females. Mrs Hutcninson and Mr Boynton will commence an onorgotic canvass in a week or two for tho purposo of raising the necessary funds. They hope to got someone to offer a free allotment, and to get donations of timber and other materials. If these oxpoctatioDS are realised, they antici pate that the cost of tho refuge will be within £300, and no difficulty is appro hendod in raising this amount. Tho Albert strcot Homo was sold tho other day, and was bought in by Mr D. Goldie. Mr Btyn ton lias taken a lease of tho three buildings from him. The operations of the Brigade are extending so rapidly that f urthor accom modation is considered necessary.

POLICE COURT.- This Day.

(Boforo Messrs K. W. Moody and C. D. Whit combe, Justices) Drunk.—Four persons woro punlahod. Juvenile Rowdies.—Wm. Mumford, Thos. Smith, and Honry Dagnall wore charged with stealing 0 oil drums, value £1 2s 6d, the property of sonio persons unknown.—Roraandcd until Monday next. Fighting.—Waller Freoatono, «/i'«a the Boxor, waß charged wlih fighting on the Wharf lanl night; also, with using indooent languapro and violently assaulting Detective Jones on tho lltli iust.—Prisoner said he was drunk, bat did Dot assault the officer.—Robort T. Jones, detective, described tho assault. It waß of a violent nature. In trying to arrest the prisoner, he received several kicks on tho legs and body—Sergeant MoMahon and Constablo Keany gave evidence.. They were compelled to assist Detoctive Jones. So rough was the prisoner that they were obliged to bind his legs and tlo him in a spring cart. Prisoner had just previously struck an old man at tho bar of tho Thamoa Hotel.—Alexander Phillips doposed that he waß In the hotel. Several per eons wore there at the time. Prisoner waß using the most disgusting language; and knocked an old man down. A younger man told prisoner ho oupht to be ashamed ot Buoh conduct. Prisoner retaliated by giving him a blow on tho mouth. The prisoner was called the "corner hoodlum." He was alwayß at the Waite mata or Thames corner ready to pounce upon any body.—The Bench Baid this sort of thing must be put down if possible; there were nine teen convictions already against the prisoner. For the first offence, he must go to prison for three months with hard labour, and for assault ing the constable. £20. he mußt pay a fine of £20, or in default, suffer three months' imprisonment in addition. Kinsmen.—Ernest Roden Hill was charged on summons with using insulting language to wards Henry Wilson, and calling him a loafer. —Mr Brassoy appeared in defence, and pleaded not guilty.—Complainant left the Court and failed to appear in support of the oharge.—Coun sel eaid she parties were related, could not agree, and this charge was brought out of vexa lion.—Ernest Hoden Hill was sworn, and de poßod tbut ho never made uao of tho words in tho information. — The Bench dismissed tho case on its merits. Costs, £3 Bs. - liais wss all the business, ,

MR. SHEEHAN'S LIFE DE SPAIRED OF.

[■s our last isrnio we reported that Mr John ! Sheehan, tho recently elected member for rauranga, Mas lying dangerously ill at Napier. Tho news of course produced a profound sensation ill Auckland, for here it is that the gentleman was born and is best known. Eager inquiries were made for further and later information, but nothing further was forthcoming until the evening, when Mr J. B. Graham (husband of Mr Sheehan's sister) received tho following telegram in reply to a message of inquiry : — " Dr. Spencer said at four o'clock that he would be afraid to say. Two or three hours would decide it either way. Two things are in ;hia favour: he has slept four hours and drank some beef tea. I would not go in tho room now, as he is having another sleep, which may turn the scale in his favour. Will wire later on, when I see Mrs Sheehan." This was followed between rovon and eight o'clock by tho subjoined I tele gram:—"Mr Sheehan continues in n,<:alm sleep. Wo have groat hopes that there will bo a change for the better when lie wakes." In the meantime Mr and Mrs Graham and Miss Sheehan had made full preparations for departure by the Waihora to-day. No further news was received from I'etane, whore Mr Shochan lies, until after cloven o'clock this morning, when any hopes that may have been conjured up by the latest message last night were rudely dis pelled by the two following telegrams which arrived in quick succession, both being marked " urgent ":—" l'etane, 11.S a.m. Come at once. All hope is lost." "l'otnne, 11,23 a.m. King had better come; he is executor." The King referred to is Mr John King, but as he i« at present confined to his bed through illness he could not obey the summons. Mr and Mr J. 13. Graham and Miss Shcchan, however, left for Napier by the h.s. Waihora at one o'clock this afternoon. A Press Association telegram from Napier to-day naya :—" Mr Shechau in in a critical condition at l'otane, near Napier, and small hopes are entertained of his ro covcry." ______^^--—.

OPERA HOUSE.-"The Silver King."

Afiku a bountoous ropast of light comedy and pieces (It salon purveyed in succession by Miss Genevievo Ward, Miss de Grey, and Mr Wybort Reeve, tho public paldto is onco moro stimulated by tho pungent savour of a sonsation play of modern lifo. In ollior words, Messrs Lcitcb and AlcMahon inaugurated their dramatic season lp.nt night with tho production of "Tho Silvor King ' before a well-fillod "houao." Precedent roport had told us so much concerning it, and tho favour with which it was received in London and Australia had boon bo pronounced.that a crowded audience to witness tho initial porformanco in this city was an assured result. With many the realisation foil short of tho anticipation, lcavin^tlioreforo, a foeling of qualified dis appointment ; but tho general sentiment appears to bo ono of satisfaction. Tho ap plauso of tho audienco laßt night rendered that a patent fact. The "Silver King" is at artistic development of tho class of playf which, of lato years, have become a.' eociated with Drury Lane, and tho name ol Mr Augustus Harris —plays such as " Th( World, "Now Babylon," "Youth," and " Tho Lights o' London," that depent largely for their wonderful success upon the greatest elaboration of scenic ell'cct, n rapid chango of realistic situations, and o! coursorjlentyofmovementand/lisplay. TliO8( aro the spectacular plays par excellence, one that boing so, wit or smartness of dialogue bt como a subordinate consideration alto gothor, while tho plot is usually carrier through wildly-improbablo incidents, or else is tho inerost skoleton of a sketch linking together tho scenes with which it is hoped the dosirod success will bo achiovod. Posses sing a great deal in'coromon with theso plays, tho "Silver King" aleo rises superior tc tlio generality of them. In writing it, Mossrs Jonos and Horman havo been caro ful to provide it with a strong and well constructed plot, albeit several of its opisodes trespass upon tho improbable, nm: the dialoguo is good. Tho Company is numerically strong, and tho actora aro of fair avorago ability, but nono of them can claim distinction as d "star." Mr F. C. Apploton, a reliable man who has boon hero bofore, sustains the loading ri'jlo, but his porformanco is un equal. In tho first act, wherein ho i« the contro of a scono of tipny rcvolry, ho wa< signally at fault. His intoxication was toe obviously counterfeit too allow of any illusion. The horror, roinorso, and dospaii of tho sooond act call for histrionic talent ol a vory high ordor, and although Mr Apple ton'a acting was very meiitorious indeed, still it left much to bo desired. His voice is against him in passagos of strong and passionate emotion. In tho remaining throo acts, howovcr, ho roso fully equal to ovory omorgency, and oocurod frcquont marks of approval from tho audience His treatment of tho softer and moro .subdued fcolings is both artistic and highly affective Miss Maggio Knight, a vory old favourito, onactod tho part of tho longsuUbiihg and faithful wife with great success. Sho was always a painstaking actress, and e'ho has considerably improved sinco her last visit to Auckland. Tho conception was invested with truo womanlinoss, and its amiabl6 traits wore brought into strong roliof. Next in order of merit comos Mr Lcitch's por traiture of Daniel .laikes, tho dovotod old eorvant of tho family, who cheerfully shares thoir advorsitios. It was quietly but very skilfully wrought out. Mr H. Douglas's Cripps (a burglar, with a strong family rosomblanco to Dickons's Bill Sykes), was artistically tho best of the villainous roles. Mr Kobort Vornon was successful in pre senting, under tho namo'of Elijah Coombe, a Jowish roguo of the orthodox stage pattern, and Mr R. H. Jowitt gave a passable representation of Capt. Skinner, tho gontlo manly associato of tho aforementioned two characters. Mr Frank Gerald (an old acquaintance) creditably enacted the part of Honry Corkell (a plucked pigeon), and Mr Harcourt'B Dotectivo was fair. As for Miss Douglas's Olivo, and Mr Thompson's Geoffrey Ware, thoy wero lay figures en dowed with speech. Nono of tho other parts cal'B for notice, excepting that of the child, Cissy Denver, which was enacted very cleverly indeed by little Miss Edith Appleton. Tho pioco is etagod in first-class stylo, the misc en scene being simply irreproachable. Thero isjo large stock of scenery, and many of the changes are effected on tho trans formation principle by a skilful application of mechanical aids. There was also a;*><«] orchestra, under the direction of J^.r Wein borg, and tho occasion \y£t< .'till further signalised by tho first "i M^-ar anco of a successor to " VRitk-'Af ;\ en titled "The Evoning Otirt/iy', \v.. If ."-has boon so carefully compl'ol l> "• TW J'.-U, Withoford that during the .«?■" *Jsfaltept the audienco supplied i\£U iiliftoft read ing. " The Silver King^wtil Bo repeated to-night, and will probably see its eight or ten nights.

SPORTING NEWS.

By the s.s. Waihora, which ciiled this after noon, King, Ngata, and Macaroni wore con. veyed to Napier to fulfil their engagements at the Hawke's Bay Steoplechaso Meeting. Chaafe went down in chargo of King,while Mr J, Marshall was also a passenger. Hunt Club. . At a meeting of the PakurangaHunt Club to-day, it was agreed that the hounds go to Waikato on Monday, 6th July, and re turn on Thursday, the 10th. Messrs 11, E. Whitakor, Thomas llayr, and A. Carrick were olectod members. It was furlhor decided that only subscribers of at least three guineas be allowed to hunt with the hounds.

A CRUEL REVENUE.

For some time past the proprietor of ono of one of tho Quoon-strcot coffoe stalls has been annoyed by frequent pilferings from his "applecart" during the period when it waß not in use. Tho practice of the thiof was to watch the man putting away his stall in the morning, and after ho had left it to effect an entrance and help himself to the coffeo and pica remaining. Tho owner of the Btall endeavoured in vain to catch the thief, and then brought the services of Con- Btable Christieinto requisition with nobotter success, although the constable hud no doubt respecting tho identity of tho thief. At last the owner of the stall hit upon an expedient to punish tho thief. He ex ponded sixpence in a mixture prepared by a Queen-street chemist, and placed it in one of the pies instead of the customary gravy. Next day the pie was missing, and it was inferred that the thief bad been caught. Whether this is so or not we cannot fay, but it ia nevertheless a fact that the victim of the joko has beon missing from his cus tomary haunts during the last few days, and inquirers are informed that he "is very unwel!,',

CABLEGRAMS

(BY CABLK.-COPYRIGHT.) I

THE ENGLISH POLITICAL. CRISIS.

CONTINENTAL DISTRUST OF THE TORIES. London, Juno 10. The gonoral opinion on the Continent in reference to tho dofoat of Mr Gladstone, :s not ono of sympathy with him, but there is a distrustful feeling prevailing in regard to tho probability of tho Marquis of Salisbury and Lord Randolph Churchill coining into power. i A Bid for Homo Rule Support. The younger members of the Tory party aro urging that if that their party take oflico, they should do away with the Coer cion Act, and that loans should bo raised instead of imposing fresh taxation on the pooplo. Tho Concervativos will Accent Office, London, Juno 10. It i-i generally believed that the Conserva tive Party will accept ollico if called upon to do so.

THE WOOL SALES.

Fall in Merino Woo!,

LoKDOK, Juno !),— Three per cent. Con sols $ lower, 97J. At to-day's wool sales, 12,600 bate were catalogued. Prices wore somewhat irre gular, cross-breds exhibiting a firm ten dency, while merino wools 'ruled id to Id below last solo's prices. San Francisco Malls. The mails ex Zoalundia, from Auckland May 1, were delivered to-day, via San Fran cisco, and the Garonne's mail?, Melbourne May 2, via Naples. Bridgo Over tho Hawkosbury XMvor. London", June 10.—The tenders for the Great Northern Railway bridge over tho River Hawkesbury (N.S.W.), have been reforred to a committco of civil engineers, consisting of Mesnrs Barlow, Berkley, and Galton. Mr Howard Vincent on Australia. London, Juno 10.—A paper on "Aus tralia" was road by Mr Howard Vincent at tho Boyal Colonial Institute, in which he advocated the federation of tho colonies. Tho Hon. W. H. Smith supported tho re mark^mado by Mr Vincent on federation. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency London Market Telegram, Dated 9th Juno, 1885. Wool: There is much irregularity in the biddings. Tho Homo demand is good, but tho continental demand is poor. Nearly all descriptions have declined Jd to Id except superior greasy; market easier ; cross-bred, firmer; superior lambs, market firmer. Tha total quantity withdrawn to date isj 7,000 balos, and tho total quantity cata logued to date is 45,G00 bales.

AUSTRALIAN

(Received June 12—1.20 p.m.) Firo Insuranco Conference

Melbourne, Juno 12.—A conference of Now Zealand and Melbourne Fire Under writers is sitting hore, with tho object of trying to secure uniformity as regards the practice of insuring in both colonies.

Adelaide, Juno 12.—Arrived, last night Orient R.M.S. Cuzco, from London.

Steamer Wrcclicd,

Svdnkv, this day.- Intelligence to hand reports that tho Australasian Steam Navi gation Company's s.B Cahorx struck upon Evans's Rocks, near Balling Heads, and has become a total wreck, Her passengers and crow wero saved.

FRANCO-CHINESE WAR.

TREATY OF PEACE SIGNED,

[BY CABLK-COPYKIGIiT.]

Paris, .Juno 10.

News U to linml staling that a treaty of poaco has been signed bolwcoa Fiance and

China,

FIRE AT WAITAKEREI.

Another alarm of firo was raised last night, but it was ecen from tho glare in tho ,°ky that tho conflagration was somo distance from town. It transpired today that the building destroyed was an unused flaxmill at Waitakcroi, owned by Mr John Kelly. The buildibg was a largo one, and at the timo of the tiro contained hay and timber. When Mr .1. O'Neill passed tho place at daybreak this morning, tho debris was still burning.

PUNISHMENT OF VOLUNTEERS

(by telegraph— press association.)

Wellington, this day. At tho parado of the City Guards last night Corporal Barry was brought up chargod with firing his riflo out of a railway carriago whilst roturning from tho review on tho 25th May. Ho was admonished and reduced to tho ranks, being debarrod from holding noncommissioned officership for 12 months. Corporal O'Neill, for a similar offence, did not appear, and in consequence it has been recommonded that ho be dismissed from tho Voluntoer force.

MINING NEWS.

(I'KOM OUK OWN CORBESrOSDBKT.)

Thames, this day. The Smelting Process.—Tho La Monte syndicate have successfully applied to the County Council for the supply of two sluice heads of water, wherewith to drive the blast of the proposed smelting furnace. It is understood that tho plant will bo erooted on the foreshore, on the site whoro the Imperial Crown battery formerly stood. Several mino managers have received instructions to save thoir tailings for treat ment by the process, and tho Cambria Company has a considerable heap in readi ness.

Deep Levef, Pkoki'ectin'c:.—Tho County Council havo agreed to furnish tho sum of £150 which is required from that body in ordor that advantage may bo taken of tho sub sidy of £300 promised to the Caledonian Low Lovel Company by the Minister of Mines, and propose to recoup themselves for the outlay from accruing gold duty,

THAMES UNIONS AND SHIPPING INTERESTS.

This subject was dealt with in a letter from MrE. Mitchelson, M.H.R., to tho Morcan tilo Marino Association, which met yestor day aftornoon, Wo mako tho following extract from his communication : — "Tho Association has my most cordial sympathy and hopofu'lness for its succors, especially in the struggle shipping interests versus Unions, that I fear is imminent, and which is sure to come unless tho various Trades Unions interested can bo induced to see that by following their present suicidal course they are bringing ruin to thomselves and everything connected with shipping in terests, they themselves ultimately being the groatest suilerors. I have very great sympathy with all meu Mho give you a fair day's work for a fair day's pay, but if you are to be compelled to employ Union men for Union rates, irrespective of whether they give you value for money or not, then I think the sooner the tyrannical reign of Union's ia put down the bettor. I behove in tlie ' Live and let livo' prin ciple, paying overy man according to his merits, and if Hie Unions would only study their own interests, they would also come round to the samo way of thinking, and not do as they now do—compel you to employ men at even rates, when they know them selves that numbers of their Union men would not be employed outfide at anything like Union rates, the fact being that num bers of men who arc not worth employing join the Unions for the purpose of'ensuring themselves employment at a rate that is moro than double that which thoy aro worth,"

Chamber's celebrated sowing machines 20, Queeu-streot,

PARLIAMENTARY.

[BY TELEGRAPH,] WiauNOTov thin ,U TJ.o Opening Pageant ** Tim opening of Parliament yesterday M » pageant was much inferior to previousL royal shows of th o earn, kind. A2 l many poreona v.ere disappointed at hearing tho speech, owing to the Govcrnl delivering It a few minutes after J instead of 2,30, as h M l lU herto Z' customary. Hi, Excellency, wh o wWn complete Windsor uniform sat °?-, a ho read tho speech, and covovod. Ho was accompanied h«\? ■ Bcclcs.A.D.a.andMrpStfiS by local merchants got up re K ardfe 68 „< oxponeo in gorgeous Consular unifolf There wore J2 Legislative Councfc then- scat?, eiihl at tho etarm t'io ?, nvvl. lord. M 0,,, Shrimffl. A 2& oatM o a^iance.' V,,"!,l^^ mons who listened to t.h e vice-rean ,m aueo looked, v Mr WakcfidJ^ puts t !'' fresh and as fat as though just out of tif domestic band-box." Messrs Stout and Kichardron stood topther in the front rank Messrs Larnach and Ballance beinS ' dktely behind. Mr Tole, who ©M" and appeared .till suffering f rom the e fi of his late indisposition, occupied a wwihT at tho rear. Lady and Ui^Ju^^ pitd seats near the gubernatorial dai« ami boro immense bouquets of violets, Tho Business In tho House. After tho retirement of tho Governm members of tho House of Representative returned to their own chamber, »} 2 notice was given of the appointment o f Sossional Committees, and other basinJ, of a formal character. Sir Jnliu, V 0 76 was prcsont on tho Ministerial bencC With the exception of Sir GeorgeS nono of tho great Runs of tho Opposition were present. Mr .Alacandrew arrived to I day (Friday) and Major Atkinson UexnootJ I to-morrow (Saturday). "i«Pe«M Mi■ Hiriop was introduced by the Premier an<l M^r Bryco. X! Mr Grigg'a resignation for Wakmui was announced; and, on the Premier' motion, the .Speaker authorised the kirn of a now writ. Mr Beetham gave notice of a stringol resolutions dealing with the question of Federation. Mr Uvestam pave notice of m«tion of a bill to amend the Females Employment Act. A Govornmont Surprise,- The few members of position here look on Mr Pearson's notice of his intention to move the Addressin-Keply to-day (Friday) aa a device of tho enemy—in plain words an attempt to obtain parliamentary approval of tho slight foreshadow of Ministerial policy contained in tho Speech befora a full house assembles. Tho method adopted by the Government is cer tainly unprecedented, and they faiily ky themselves open to hostile comment. Itfe customary to allow at least three days to intervene between tho reading of the Speech and the moving of the Address-in-Eeply, Many members of the House, especially from the Xorth and Otago.dependhig on the following out of tho usual precedent, had arranged to postpone their appearance at tho capital till the beginning of next week, The moving of the Address-in Beply at such an extremely early period of the seEaon precludes the possibility of the Opposition meeting, ard deciding whether or not an amendment should be moved, The " Times " to-day says :-"The course pur sued of moving the Address inlleplytoday is a piece of political strategy. We happen to know it was very suddenly decided upon, and i 3 intended as a counter stroke to an adverco move which the Government had reason to apprehend." Although an amendment resulting from united action is thus unlikely, it in quite on the cards that a hostile motion will bo moved by an individual member on his own responsibility.

What the Premier Says. I Lave already forwarded the Opposition opinion of .Ministerial tactics respecting tbo Address-in-Reply. In conversation, with Mr Stout, the Premier said the assertion! that tho action is a party device is abso lutely untrue, and he claimed that a similar cour.-io has been pursued frequently during tho past 20 years. In 1875 tho House met on Tuesday, and tho debate on the Address commenced on tho following day; in 1877 it met on Thursday, and took tho debate on Friday : lust year it met on Tuesday, and went to tho debate on Wondesday; and on tho other occasions during the past ten years, wlicn tho Address was not movedthe day following the delivery of the Speech, thu reason was that a no-confidence motion had been given notice of, or a question of tantamount importance raised, such as tho Piako swamp question. The somewhat not unusual course of an old member.of tao Houso being selected to move tho Address in-reply, is oxplained by Mr Stout as fol lows :—The person was chosen some weeks before any of tho i.16860' new members were roturnod. A Missing Dress Suit, Tho movor of tho Address-in-Reply, Mr Pearson, found himself jn a ridiculous pre dicament after consenting to perform that service for the Government. He discovered that his clothes, including the absolutely necessary dress suit, had gone to Sydney by accident. Ho was got out of the dilemma by one of the officers of the House, who is a good many sizes larger than the somewhat diminutive member for Ashley, offering the uso of his suit. Mr Hislop will second tho Address. Mr Pearson's selection as mover is re garded by hostile critic 3of the Government as another evidence of indecent haste to get over tho Governor's Speech, as it can be shown that there are plenty of new members available. Appointments to tho ConndL Tho recent appointments to the Leg^a tive Council meet with disfavour in Opposi tion circles, and will probably bo warmly criticised. Mr Pharazyn's appointment is regarded as an arrangement with the oio man." It is stated that Pharazyn pert ™; quently stated his willingness to resign « " Bob" was elevated to the vacant seat, a appears, however, that the new Lord claims there are reasons of a more valid character, he having been a supporter oi« Ballance, and is besides ,» W landowner in the Wanganm district, which has hitherto been unrepresented. Mr Shrimski's appointment has c»ww bad blood amongst the Otago membere, and Mr Brown, of Tuapeka, WM re garded as certain to bo called in"» first batch of tho nwfc'WJ* Indeed, it was generally believed that an understanding existed between the w vernrnent and Mr Brown that he should .» made Honourable for life. Those behuj the scenes predict that in consequent o this, Mr Brown's stability as a «*&*£ the Ministry will be considerably weakened, Sir Georgo Grey's Bills. Of tho bills given notice of, the M Practitioneis1 Bill (Sir George Gey), » tho mine measure which has previous W» before Parliament. It renders «««in»non in general knowledge unneM^£,> bis provides that any person may c *»» » own advocate, whether the latter bo a Wer "s'irCeo. Grey's measure {orontectog covory of judgments obtained in mm Courts without having- recourse*" drawn, however, that the fo^ dropped it, but it is probate that £« (Wy'sAct to faciliato tho Admiffl*»' of Justice in Inferior Courts will be 8 0 » taken up by the Government. Tallt ia tho Lobbies. Tho current impression amwigstpo' folks U that tho session mil mThe hSpoation of Colonel Whit^ a member of tho Legislative <*»**. commandant of the forces s anOB Mr Stout, it is understood, 'BJ X* cit y, lie should continue in the aua- w . At a mooting of the House ftnhg;^ sago was received from «6 whitßl(ire 's officially announcing Co'^Jftootto appointment, and, on Mr SW™ a bill it was ordered to bolcons.dered wflcn on (ho subject, is receive, It i d noted (hat oW and n members of. the feg Hoards have issued a ««all»X whi i e the the e8 ablißlimont of local board^ eleclivo members are Wose^T7 or j e ty r Mr Smith, of Taranaki iron »«° to is here. Major Atkinson has. pn»» rf tlie obtain for him a hearing at tho H°lfu unprecedented *>**!*& Petition v,aa presented y**f%cO*i duck-egg will be K^An Jlr Me- Frapor presents a petition 11 m mo f llhone, asking compensation i > ollice v Mining Inspector at «J 1,, T , 1M |- deferring to tl.o fecc^' d tantolog'O says it is more P latudmous and w 6 bin usual, It gives a general

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, FfiIDAY, JUNE 12 1886.



yards on Friday; compotltion was brisker than on tno pro vlons wook, and there was an advanco in value for thoao of a good stamp. We quoto hacks from £3 53 to 'U 10s; light harness horaoa from £9 to £UY draughts, £21 103. Wool, hides, and skinß: Heavy hldos scarcely worth so much ; light weights un altorcd ; skins worth from Is Bd to Sis ud each ; wool, from lid to 5Jd per lb. Cattlo: Thorc was iv marked advanco In tho valuo of fat Btock; stores wero also a ehado highor. But few dairy rows of a good description woro disposed of, and value romnined unaltered. Tho Newmarket Yards were fairly filled on Tuosday, and there . was (in umisua'ly largo muster at l'ukokoho on Wednesday. There was an advance in value of : fat beaata of fully £1 per head. Dairy and store stock woro unaltered. A draft of bul locks from Mr Clark, of Karakn, reached CIO 53. Shoep wcro penned at Newmarkot on Tuesday in average numbers: competition was spirited throughout the salo: an advance of from la to '23 each was obtained, tho rise in prime wolhora boing most noticablo. Pigs: Only a few eiino forward: prices wero unchanged. JIKSSKS O. W. Binmsv and Co. report that at their weekly sale, on Tuosday. of wool, hides, skins, and tallow, drat class hidei sold from :!.3d to HA; light, 3d to .T|il; inferior, Id to i ld per lb ■ skins 13 to 2s lOd oach; tallow, 17s to ila por cwt; wool, Sid to 5Jd per lb. AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET. Firm and DAISY Phoouck.—Wholosalo: Uutior. fresh, Is 3d; Hutter, salt Sd to 9Jd; Cheese, good factory, <>d to 6}d; Canterbury do., 4M tr> Sli) • Kinm. dozen. Is Ud; ],anl bare. BJd ; Ilacon and Kama, Provincial 1, lid to 8d; Hams, Sd toM; Cnntcr burv l!:icon in cloth, i)Jd; Bacon and Hams in equal immbora. scarce, UJd to lOd; Hams only, vory scarce. IOJd to ll'd; Jams, per case, 5s doz.. *J1 12a fid to £1 153 Bd: Honey in bulk. 4d per lb. Hotail: Butter, frosh. laCil: salt do., lOd to Is: Cheese, coloninl, Sd to fld; Eggs, per doz.. 2a; Bacon, per lb, lOd to is: Hams, do., la tola Id. Klouk Makkkt. — Wholesalo. — Superfine (lour silk dreasod, per ton. £11 : do, do. house hold £10; hundreds, Ss; fifties, 10a per ton extra; sacks and bags free; Cantab, Bucks, £U • hundreds, fls; fifties, 103 extra; South ern do £3 15s; bran, per ton, sacks in cluded, local. £-1 los to £5: Southorn do, £1 10a; sharps. £1153 to £5; cabin bread, £lti; oatmeal, do, £1'- 10s; oats, 2a Id to 2s 4d ; maizo, 3d 8d to 4s ; potatoes. £3 15a per ton; pearl barley do. £20 to £31 ; beans, & 8d ; onions, £7 to £S ; fowl wheat, 2s lid to 2s Sd Kauri Gum. Flax, So. — Poor ordinary, nominal, £25; good ordinary. £32 to £31; superior. £31 to £30 and upwards; East Coast. £4Sto£3o; flax per ton, £18 to £21; tow. do., £7 to £9; fungus, per lb, 2jd to 3d; cocoanut ilbro, por cwt, 15s to 17a. Coax, and Fibkwood Makkkt.—Coal: Now castle (ship's sldo), 27s to 30s por ton; yard, 32a tc 355; Bay of Islands, at yards, SPs Gd : soreoned, 30s 6d ; ditto at tho mines, 13s ship's sido, 20s; Walkato. 8s to 12s; In Auckland, 18s to 225: Kamo. 12s por ton at loading ground; Taupiri at mino, 8s 6d to 12s, at yard, 19s 6d to 225: Whangnrol, at mine, 0s Bd; yard (stoani), 17s; household,2ls; delivered. 235. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo). 8a Bd to fls por ton ; delivered, 14s; cut. 17s to 18s. Building Materials.—Timber: Boards and scantling, 100 ft, best, 14s; second-olass, 89 6d; best, planed, tongued, and grooved, first-class, 16s 6d; medium, 13s; sooond ditto. Us 6d. Cargo, bost (at mills), 10a 9d; eocond class (at mills), 6s; baulk, 7s. Now Zealand Bailings, aft (sap), 10s; sft (heart) 13s ; Cft, 11: titroo rails, £3 10s por (100 ; punri posts, £0 10a to £7 10a; shingles, 16s por 1.000; Hobart palings, sft. 19s; 6ft, 21s; Hobart rails, 30, selling quotations. Bricks (at Avqndalo), •jsi to 463 por 1,000 ; town yards, 45s to 55s ; de livered, 60s to COs. Drain pipes (at works), por 100 (fi inches bore), 40a ; 1 inches, 11s ; 3 inehos, 9s ; 2 inches, £2 10 por 1,000 ; socket glazod pipea, 18 inches, 4s per foot; 15 Inohes, 43 6d per foot; 12 inches, 3s per foot; 9 inohos, 2b por foot: G inches. Is per foot; 4 inches, Od per foot; 3 Inches, "d per foot Manures.—Bonedust. Sydnoy, £7 15s to £3, according to quality; bonoflour, £810s; Auck land, £8; Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island. £3; Huon guano, small lots, £5 to £6, bags in cluded ; Hurst's chemical manure £14 10s.



TMPORTANI TVTOTICE, MILNE AND CHOYCE HAVING JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF EIGHTY-FIVE (So) MANTLES AND JACKETS, Bought by tlioir Buyoi'B at a Discount ot 00 I'EH CENT. OFF MANUFACTURERS PRICES, Havo resolved to MARK THEM AT DESPERATE PRICES For tho purpoao ol cloaring them out at once. Tho following fow QUOTATIONS will prove tho Genuineness ot tho Reductlonßi OK VERY HANDBOME MANTLES AND ou JACKETS, In tho Latoat Stylos, FOB £, B. a. £ 8. d. 15 0 A Bargain oven at 2 5 0 2 5 0 .. .. 3 15 0 310 0 .. .. 5 15 0 4 6 0 .. .. B 15 0 5 5 0 .. .. 7 10 0 519 0 .. .. 9 10 0 610 0 .7.... .. .. 10 0 0 T 10 0 .. .. 11 10 0 819 0 - .. .. 13 10 0 The above aro REAL BARGAINS, and we 'would beg our friends to call and aecuro them, as tlioy ore sure to go - Immediately, MILNE AND CHOYCE, QUEEN-STBEET,



THE NEW GOODB XHK NBW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Are now opened out FOR THE WINTKK FOR THIC WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER. The Stook Is tbo larger and boot selected ia the city, and to MEET THE TIMHB MKET THB TIMES ~,„,. MEET THE TIMES I H*i MEET THB TIME 3 NEW Beveral lines In every De partment aro marked at ZEALAND Prices <<■ <mi m#' SPECIALLY CHEAP tliUlUlflh SPECIALLY CHEAP msvnonv BPECIALLY CHKAP FACTORYt SPECIALLY CHEAP. 158 & 160, Queen-street, The Juvenile Department has received close attention, and parents will find DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY Combined Is the leading feature. In Boys' Fancy - 8 uiiß'sevorul now and choice styles are now being eiioroi.



FUBNITUKIS Fllvli' CAIIPKT3 B-UKiiri'UitK 111 Dlji CARPETS FURNITUKK 1^ LKrj CARPETS KUHNH'UKK T.YTI^Ij' CAKPKTS li-UKNITUBK lvJ_JLVjil UAKPKT3 SALVAOB FUKNITUKE SALVAGE FUKNITURE 1;KS8 THAN I I'IUCK. LKS3 THAN 2 PUICJfI, WJC SHAH, SKL,L OUU BRUBBKL CARPETS FOR 5 s 6 D> AND (>S ONKS FOB FOU A FORTNIGHT DURING OUR SALK. GAluAck &'OK'ANWkL'Ii arc SeiiingChairs Less than Half Price. WE AUK' iIEALLY Soliing iji Carpets "lit Groat Uoduetionß. Tapestry, Is 6d per yard. SALVAGK TABLKS for 'ofilccfl and Parloure. Salvago ChOßta Drawors, Woahstands. ALl.'' KINDS '' OF '' FURMTURR'' AT' RK DUCKD PRICKS at our TEMPORARY PUKMISKS, WKLIiKSLKY-ST. KAST, suiTKS of 'furnitukk 'itk'iVucKD. " OCCASIONAL CHAIRS ttEDUCRD. PERAMBULATORS REDUCED. SKCURE SOME OF THE BARGAINS in FUBNTTURE AND CAEPJETS AT ri ARLICK AND /^RANWELL'S. Temporary Premises, WELLKSLEY-STRKET EAST.



FOR EYE, EAR, AJND THROAT DISEASES. DR. SCIIWARZBACH, M.D., having recently returned from Kurope, may bo consulted at Mrs Spiora's, Albort Park, Auckland, dally from 10 to 1. Dr. S. limits hla practice exclusively to the treatment of Disoases ol the Eyo, Ear, and Formor patients aro lnvitod to call,