COMING EVENTS.

Meeting, &c., To-night.

Abbott's Opera House-" Tho Silver King,' 7.15 o'clock. Parnell Shakespeare Club—7.3o o'clock. Temp'ranco Hall - Good Samaritan "At Homo, S o'clock. Choral IlKli-Kekcaraal. "St. Paul," 8 o clock.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Alc-srs H. Tonks and Co.-Tanks, Buckets. &c,,lla.in. ~ ~ Messrs Cochrane ard Son-Sausago MooWno at Newton, 11 a.m.; Olllco Fittings and Fancy Goods, at Mart, 1 p.m. MrR. Arthur-Villa Resldcnc.", .^O., noon, Mr D. F. Evans —Villa Residonco. 11 a.m. Messrs iiuntcr and Nolan-Stock at New market Yards. Mcs-n-a Vailo nnd Brad'.oy-GrocU-y Stock, 11 ii in. Mofsrs Hunter and Xolsn-Prizo Dairy Cowa Mossrs K. and A. Isaacs) Kllershe. Mr A. Bucklaiid-Woa), Skins, &o„ noon, li AY. Eaton—Fruit, Produce, &c„ 11 a.m.

Chief Post office, Auckland.

Malls will close m unclor :-- This Day, For'Russeli, Rakakuv.ii. Heid'a Point, War.ga roa and Moni.inii,i. por Wellinuton. at 5 p.m. Fer "itan-.misi Rokrua and Opotiki, por Clans man, at 5 p.m. ,_, . Fi.c Whitlxngn, Upp'r Mill, and Tairua, per lona. at 5 p.m. For Mangawnl and Kalwaka, per Ruby, at j p.m. For Thames, per TCntorprlso, nt 5.30 p.m, Tuesday, 16th Inst. For Taraiviki nnd Southern Ports, por Hawea, at7.loam. , „ . , For Walwora, Kawnu. Omaha, and Mataknna, Rise Casey, nt 111 a.m. For Thames, por Houmianana, at 3.30 p.m. I'cr Retimiuhunn as follows : - For India. China, .lapan. Mediteranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For Australian Colonies and United King dom, via Suez and Brindisi. or Nuplos (p-'r Orlont stouincr). for letters'. &c. specially so prepaid and addressed, at I p in. .or money cders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 3 p in. l_to 1 tters for Sydney aiidMtflhouriir-m_y.ntl._Op.nl. . _. United Kingdom mail will bo duo in London Monday, 3rd August. For Thames, tier Kotuku. at 5 p.m. For Whnngurei Hcadn. Rani', Waipu. " han gnrel, Kamo, nnd Mungnpai, per Waitaki or Glonelg, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, 17th inst. For Coromande', per Coromandel, at 11.30 rum, ForOrcvmouth. per T.iupo, »t 1 p.m. For Haubal. per Carl Both, at 2 p.m. Thursday, isth inst. For Apia, per Tnfua. Nt S cm. For Tonga. Sam-ja, Tahiti, and Rarot'jniM, per contract steams r .lanot Nicol', at 1 p ill. Tuesday, June 23. Por Aus.rulia an follows:— For Navigator islands, bandwlch Islands, United States ot America, Canada. British Columbt.;, Central ir.d South America, and 1.,-ttlsh end Forclm West Indies, -it 1 p.m For Ur.Ue_! Kingdoni ar.d Continent of Europe, at I p.m, ' Money ordcra. 10.30 am. Registered letters and ncwiMPen. at 11.30 a.m. Lito letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence In addition to tho postage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the timo of sailing, This mail will bo dne in London on Iriday, July 31, ISSS N.B.—Tho Government steamer Stella will leave tho Blnll for West Coast Sounds on or about 22ad instant. Private letter-boxes may now bo obtained on application at tho Money Order counter, leo for six months, 10s ; fee for twelvo months, £1. S. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-ofllco. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland-This ovoning, 8.6: to-morrow morning, 5.23. Hanuk.au Heads—This evening, 10.1G; to morrow morning, U.S. „,. , Kaii'AßA Heads—Thisevonlng, 11,16; to-mor row morning, 12.8.

Sunset.—This evening—4.4s. Sunrise.—To-morrow morn ing—7.lo. Moon's Age.—First Quartor, 2oth, 1 27 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING, loua, s.s,, Amodeo, from Great Barrier yesterday. Ansdell. barouo. Sweetiand, from Newcastle Welcome, schooner. Fry, from Chatnam Istanda TO DAY. Norval. sch, Edwards, from Russell Rotomahana, fs„ Carey, from Southern port?. Altair. barque, Munro, from Lyttelton

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Enterprise, from Thames, to morrow, about 1 Waitaki, from Whangarei, to-day, about 6.30

alenolfr, from Whangarei. to-day. about 8 SO p.m. Hinemoi, from Nupier. to-morrow, about 8 a.m Manauouri, from s-yclnoj, to-morrow, early S^SBwTiiu r,'¥R_l-l,tt l 't>'Wv-^?!!^? <loy ! Ti'iuniuh.from Sydney, early Aorangi, from Plymouth. June 23 Australia, from Sydney, June 23 Zoalandla, from San Kranciscu. June 27 Kimutaki, from Plymouth, July 7 (For projected departures see shipping ad vertisements and mail notice 3 ]

IMPORTS.

"Per Welcome, from Chatham Islands-80 tons copra, 8 bales wool. 5 bales skins. Per Anedell. from Newcastle—2oßo spokes, 95 bagß boacdust, 250 tons coal. Per Altair. from Lyttolton—2,22l sacks wheat. 503 sacks cats, 2.170 sacks potatoes, 3iS faeks beans, ISO sanki flour, 250 sacks barley, 125 sacks bran, 17 crates biscuits.

i Ter Janet Nicoll, from tho South-215 sacks potatoes, 1200 bags flour, IBoeacks oatmeal, 10 sa'oka poarl barley, 57 sacks oats, 100 sacks wheat.

Tho brigs Vision and Wild Wove, with cargoes ot timber for Sydney, wero windbound at Kaipara Heads on Friday last. The brigantine Aratapu urrived at Sydney from Kaipara, 11 days out, on the 3rd inst. Tho throc-mßSted schooner Jessie arrived at Sydnoy from Kaipara on June 1. Messrs Stone Bros, schooner Energy, which loft thi3 port on tho llth instant, errived at Whangaroa on Snturday. She is now loadmg timber for Dunedin. • Tho barque Notero sailed for Lyttelton on Saturday laßt. She will probably return here shortly with grain. Tho 8.8. lona arrived from Great Barrier at 10 vm on Saturday. Passengers :— Messrs Stenhouse, Bright, Roberta, Leßoy, Pattorson, and Mrs Hattio. Tho Agricultural and Mercantile Co.'s barque Clarlbel recently arrived at Newcastle from Adelaide with flour. She is now loading coals for this port. The N.Z, Shipping Company havo received information that the Bhip Wanganui (Captain Adams) is now loading at London for this port. -After undergoing some repairs, the s.s. Argylo is' to De placed on the Auckland and Mercury Bay trade, in which tho lona is at prosent employed, A private letter recently received from Cap tain Hendry, of tho barquo Coromandel (at Aflolaide) intimated that ho was about to Bail for Europo, and that on arrival in England, ho intended resigning command with the view of settling In Now Zealand, where his wife and family now reside. iho ship Waimato will sail for London about the end of this month. She haa loaded up to date 5 000 cases gum, 187 casks tallow. 300 bales wool 03 tons manganese, 07 tons copra, 50 tons hematite. 1 tons beche do mcr, 15 caBCS pearl shell, and 10 tons luggage. Tho A. and M. Co.'s brigantino Norah arrived nt Brisbane on Saturday, lho lith inst., having nmdo a Bplondid passago of 8 days from tho Thamos. 'A message was received from Tiritiri at tho Ilhrbour Board o/llco this morning atating that tho baruue Altair was outßido. Tho steam tug Awhina at onco left harbour, and during tho afternoon returned with tho Altair in tow. The baraue is a vessel of 100 tons registor. She loft Lyttelton on tho 3rd inst., and had an unovent f vi passage up.

Tho Agricultural and Morcantilo Company oxnect their brigantino Louis Montgomery to leave Lyttelton for this port to-morrow.

Tho schooner Dcvonport, -which is now on tho wavfrom Newcastle for Lyttclton, is to load at the laßt-named port with grain for Auckland. Cant Swoetland.of tho Ansdell, Informs us that he was off Whangaroa on Friday morning, an that liis vessol waß most probably tho barque sighted by the Clansman, and reported in our last Issue. The barque passed by the s.s. Argylo off Point Ttndney proved to bo the Ansdell, which was tv wed into port yesterday by the tug Awhlna. Thn Ansdell left Newcastle on tho Ist inst. Had the wind strong from N. to S.W. till sho tfassed North Capo on the 10th. Honce till ar rival light BOUthcrly winds prevailed. The schooner Welcome arrived from Chatham Islands with a cargo of copra, which was saved from a German vessel wrecked thorc. on Sun day afternoon, and was berthed at the wharf this morning. Sho left tho Chathama on the 10th inst., and had an uneventful passage. Pas senger : Mr Johnston.

The a a. Triumph,says the Lyttclton ' Times" of Juno 10, sailod yesterday at 2 p.m. for Sydney via Wellington, with a full cargo, con sisting of 2,000 tons product) and 200 horses, takinS also a full complement of pissenger?. Sho has superior accommodation for stock, beinp such a roomy vessel, and will, no doubt, becomo a favourite in tho trade with shippers of Horses. During her stay of four working days in this port she discharged 800 tons of coal, and took on board the largo cargo Bho cleared with Her onterprlsing owner, Mr Fraser. of Auck land Is 'O be congratulated upon the support ho has recoivod on this her first trip from our port. The steamer returns hero from Sydney in about a month's time.

THE ROTOMAHANA.

Tho s.s. Rotomahana arrivod from Melbourne nnd Southern ports at noon. PaSßcngora .-—From Melbourne: Mrs and Miss Elliott. From Hobart: Mißßß'irlow. From Dunedin: Mr and Mrs Biven and 2 children, Mrs Fuller and child, Missea Goodwin, Baugh, and Holmes, Mesara J. McCaig. E. W. Tennant. J. Douglas, A. W. Haynes, P. Richards, W. H. Massey. J. Mollween, H. A. Broome. D. M. Spedding From Lyttelton: Mr and Mrs Gibbß. Mr and Mrs Waro, Moßßts J. L. Allen, Jas. Xaton, A. J. Hunt. From Welington ;Mr and Mrs Martolli, Messrs B. Wllliraß. Rutherford. Funßtou, Hunt. Vallsnce. From Napier: Miss Henton, Mesara Shield. Lyon, and Wallace. From Ois ■bbfneiMisalloward, Messrs Longland. Mitchell, und Lev ins/., ha. and 55 steerage. The Roto mahanu left Williamstov/n atU p.m. on 2nd inst,, Hobart on the ith. at 4.30 p.m., reached tha Bluff at 7 a.m. on Bth; left eume afternoon and arrived in Port Chalmers at 8 a.m. on 9th; left at i p.m. on the 10th, called at Lyttelton on llth,

Wellington on 12th, Napior on 13th, Poverty Bay on llth, leaving latter anohorago at 0.30 a m rounded tho East Cupo at 3 p.m., and arrived in Auckland at 0.30 p.m. Experienced fresh S.W. winds from Mol bourii) to Hobnrt, thence moderate fa.X. windn with dull weather to BlulV, light winds with line weather up tne Coast. At 7 a.m. on loth. wl'O a -reastof Rangitoto, encountorod a denso fog wh'i'h necessitated anchoring for four hours, thusspiilng what would othcmiio have been n good run of about 22hrs, A\"o aro indebted to Mr McKillop. purser, for Press parcels, report, otf.

PORT OP ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hannah Mokau, 5.?., Windsor, from Waitara Itowenn, s.s , Norbury, from Wnitara Gairloch. s.s,, McArtmir, from Waitara lluiiraiii, s.s., Harvoy. from \V>iitu'a Hawea. s.s.. ITannby, from the S.iutb Orcti, s.e. Robertt-on, from Taranaki and W a ngunui

DEPARTURES.

Hauraki, s.s.. Harvey, forOminaki Rowera, s s. Norbury. for \Y uitnra '.Hivnnoh Mokau, 5.8., Windsor, for Ruplan and Kawhia Gflirloeh. B.s. McArthur, for Waitara Oroti, 3 s„ Robertson, for Taranaki

The s.s. Rowena arrived from Waltara on S'lturday oveniug, with 20 head of cattle, lti sheop. 17 hides. 3 bales skins, and the following ivisjem-era: -Messrs Pcnrco, Shearer. Jennings, Short (2), Hollywood. She left again for tho tamo port at 11 o'clock yesterday, with 235 cases and packages sundries. The a?. HauraUi arrived from Waitora en Saturday evenieg, with f>o hrndof cattle and 290 Sheep. Sho loft again at 8 o'clock yostorday foi Opunaki. Tho 8.8. Oreli arrived from Wanganui, Yin Taranaki. yesterday. Passengers:— Messrs Catling. Wilson. Wiikir, Doran, Calco, N icholls, Taylor, Gill, Swift. Forrest, Jcnkcns, Ivnowles, Jones, Mesdames Jonos, Cann, Nichols, Misses Cann (- 1), Mastor Cann, and live steorngo. Sho left at 3 o'clock today for Taranaki breakwater. The Northern Co.'b s.s. Gairloch arrived from Waitara yesterday with 6S hoad of eattlo, 275 sheep, and 3S quarters meat, sho left for tho samo port again nt 3 o'clock to-day. Tho s.s. Hawea arrived from Southern ports nt 1.30 p.m. on Sunday. Passengers: Messrs J. B. Mncfurlnne. Bruce. Boll.F. Bayloy. Askon, Isaacs, Krigai, Stuart. W. 11. Hut-ion, G. Groy, Rose, McDonald. J. Thompson. Habbow. Mes dnnies Wells (2), Low is. Hatton family (3), Missos Stuart. Neumagcn. Wolls, Rev. Sullivan, und saven Btcorngo. The Hawea will leave for St uthern ports nt lOo.m. to-morrow; latest train for passengers, 8.10 a.m.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Helensville this day.—Loading: Fern. Makakau. this day.—Loading: Transport. He ids, this day.—Loaded: Vision and Wavo HTe Koi'URU. this day.-Loading: Klllarney. The Examlnor is discharging ballast. Akatai'U. this day. —Loading: Waltomata, Parnell, Polican, and Annio Wilson.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Waitara, this day. — Arrive), from One hunga : Hauraki, at 8.10 a.m.: Rowena, at 9.35 a.m. Waitara, this day.—Sailod: Rowena, for Onehunga, 11.30. Naimer, this day,—Sailod: Hinomon, for Auck land, at 6 p.m. yesterday. Port Chalmers, this day.—Arrived, on Siturday: Auckland, ship. 96 dayß from London. Sailed: lonic, for London via Welling ton. Sho takes tho following cargo from thia port:—2oo tons Hour, 200 casks tallow and polts, 350 bales wool and Bkiuß. and 1,075 carcases mv ton, 1,012 casos preserved meats.

COMMERCIAL

Evening Star Office, this day. Mr R. Arthur's Weekly Report.—Owing to press of busino3S, a report could not bo prepared last week. During tho two weeks past a steady business ha 3 been done. Tho demand for potatoes and onions not so good this week, that on hand could not be cleared out at various ro serves. Butter: Stock very heavy, but little demand. Bacon: Good is wonted. Fruit does not advanco ia price: still somo local grown fruit coming to hand of very good quality. Wednesday: Sale of fruit, produce, &c, at Mart. A groat number presont, prices were satisfac tory. Apples sold at 2d to 3jd pur lb; pears. 2d ; peanuts, 2Jd; butter, 21d to Sd : onions, |d to lid; bacon, 6HI to BJa; bifcuits. Id to Old. Friday : Market day sale of poultry, pro d'uco, &c ,at Mart, a largo attendance. A good business was done, but bidding was languid. Tho supply of poultry was not so largo as usual, but prices wore very low, none of tho larger buyers being in want, some wero sellers. Tho light brahmas from Mr Dean wore greatly admired, and attracted great attontion. Tho cock birds sold at 30i to 00s each; pullet's, 25s each; fowls. Is to 2a 3d ; whlto Cochins, Is to 5s Gd ; turkoys, 2s 9d to 3s (id; ducks. Is 7d to 2s 8d; pigeons, lOd to 1b lid; pigs, la to lis; potatoes, 3s 3d to Is; pumpkins, 7a; pie nielons, 7s Od to 7s 9d: carrots, 2s to 2s 9d; mangolds. Is Sd; cabbages, 3s to Is 3d per sack; onion 3, id to lid; whoat, 2s lOd to 3b 3d; oils, 2s Id ; sharps. 5s Bd; chaff, 2s Gd ; (lour, £5 to£11: butter, Od to 8d; lacon, ljd to 81d; chc.ee, Ud to 5d ; wheatmeal, 6s; apples, 2d to 4d ; lemons. 1« 21 to Is 2}d ; dates, lid to ad; bananas. Id; guavas, 2id to 2id; citrons, J'.d ; confectionory. Cjd to 7d; boiled lollies Hd; halt-chests tea, la 3d per lb; box tea, 20s to 21s; sugar, 21d to 3Jd; biscuits, 5d to 6jd. .Messrs Cihuisks, jsii.Taxlor's ralo of pdumo', piuuii..c. etc., was neiu jeoLuruoj. ,» largo attoudanco of buyers being present, nnd bidding bsing fairly brisk throughout. They report as follows:—Poultry: Although an un usual quantity to hand, sold very well. Fowls (fat). Is 9d to 2s 3d; ordinary do, Is 3d to Is 7d ; ducks, Is 9d to 2s 8d; pigs. 5s to 13s; Langßhan fowls, 10b an 3 12s Gd each : pure game do, ds 6d; canaries, 6s Gd; goldfinches. Is 6d. Produco: Potatoeß, £3 to £1 per ton; onions, id to Id; carrots, £1 lCs per ton; piemelons, £5; cheese, 2Jd to sd; butter, 6d to 81; cabbages, 3s 9d por sack; wheat, 3s perbushol; oats, 2s3d to2s6d; maizo,is; bran, 5-ipprlOOlb; sharps, 53 6d; pigmeal, IsGd. Fruit: Apples, 3d por lb; dates, Id to sd. Grocerit s: Tea, Is od to Is 9d per lb: sugar, 3d; oatmeal, ISs per 1001b; flour, Ha: rice, 2}d; Btarch, 3)d i candloß, 9d ; kerosene, Is 8d per gallon; aoap. 8s Gd per box. Tho shrubs, fanoy goods, jowel lery, drapery, etc., sold very well. Messrs Vaile and Bradley's report of auction salos for week ending 12th ult— Sales of furni ture, drapery, and fancy gooda: Well attended, bidding spirited, prices satisfactory. At our weekly sale of farm produce, hold on Friday, we obtained tho following prices : Apples, 31«; Waikato potatoes. 3s to 3s bd : Waikato bnttor, Bjd to 9d ; honey, id; oats, 2j 3d, sacks extra ; half-chests tea, Is sd; box tea, 16a; Waikato turkeys. 5s 3d to Us 3d each; chicke, 2s Gd to 3s per couple.

Notices to Correspondents.

Inquirer (Kpsom).—You should plnco a full statement of your case before a lawyer.

Births.

LUNJHW.-On Juno 11, tho wifo of Robert

Lundon of it daughter. ROIIH.RTS.-On June 11, at Queen-street, Ono huniia. tho wifo of J. A. Huberts ot a son. —Wellington and Sydney papers pleauo copy.

Deaths.

BHADNHY On Juno 13 at Clrnv-stroot, in tho .'list, i oar of his ntto, William Thomas, second son of Joseph Oiadnoy, Nordic >tc. CLiARKK— Ou June 11, at tho residence of her grandfather, Charles senders, bootmaker, Cook-«troet, Auckland.C.trolii.c Maud, second daughter ot tho late VV. A, Clarke ; iiwod 17. Tho funeral will take p'aeo to-ninrrow (Tuesday), June in, nt half-past three. I'liiiiu a aro rospootfuily invited, GUATTAV.—On Juno 11, at Faleon-streot, Par nell, Mrs Rebecca Urattan ; (Wed li'J years. Tho funeral will leave her late io-.ic!cr,r ; on Wc-'n sdny, at 2 p.m. Friends :<ro invited. SHEEIIAN.-On June 12, at Potine, Napier, •lidin Sheohan, M.U.n.-old-'Steoii of tho lale David Shochan : ntvod 29 years.

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

MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1885.

For tha eamo thnt lacks as_l_Un_a, For tho wrong that noo.l_ ro.i.tauc.. For tho future in tho distanoß, And tho good that wo oan do.

Ministers are, it is said, threatened

with strong'opposition over their pro posal to pass an Act enabling Colonel Whitmore to draw ,/,'Soo a year as a public officer and hold his seat in the Legislative Council at the same time.

The stronger the opposition, we say, the better. II Parliament sanctions this job, the sooner the Disqualification Act is struck out of the Statute Book tho better. Colonel WliUrooro is a very good officer, and is probably filled for the position which has been con ferred upon liini, but he is no belter qualified than do/.ens of other men in the colony, nnd thousands outside of it. if ho wants the billet, and the country requires his services,.)}' all means let him have it, but on the usual conditions—he must not be master ami servant as well. There is no excuse at all for making an exception in his case —no national emergency,no question of public policy or expediency. Men as publicly useful as Colonel Whitmore can ever become have lost their scats in the Council by accepting public ap pointments. Judge Fentoti did so when his special knowledge and ex perience were required to set the Native Lund Courts to work, and though he is now out of the public service, no Ministry have had the courtesy to offer him back his scat. Colonel Whitmore has been appointed to the supreme command of the Volun teers partly because he is n good officer, but specially because lie had political claims upon this Cabinet. lie was entitled to a seat in the Ministry on party grounds, but was shunted with Messrs Macandrew, Montgomery, and Morris. The Ministry are anxious to offer him a solatium, and it has been found in his recent appointment. Cap tain Morris, for joining the lii'.t Stout - Vogel Cabinet when their fate was sealed, received nomina tion to the Upper House. We do nol particularly object to Colonel Whit morc's appointment. 11 Is competency to fill the post is admitted by most men who have fought under him, and party claims ought not to be a bar to a man's preferment in the public service. We would rather see puhlir offices distributed as rewards for political services -provided that the persons appointed are competent for the duties—than used as bribes to op ponents. The former is consistent with honest government and faithful adherence to principle; the latter is corruptive of all political morality, con scientiousness, and good faith. Hut it is carrying party favour beyond the bor ders of corruption to pass an Act legalising in the case of a member of the Legislative Council the acceptance of a reward which Parliament has pronounced dangerous to the purity nnd independence of the legislature. The bill which the- (.overnmeiit have biought down would es tablish a bad precedent ; other Ministries wishful to corruptly use publicappointments in rewarding mem bcrs of Parliament would point to iliis Act. It is a bad example, a miserable evasion of a rigid law for the preven tion of corrupt practices, and an evasion without excuse or public necessity. Parliament will, we trust, make very short work with such a bill.

The Marquis of Salisbury Sent For.

Ik tho stnt&mont mado by the " Timos ', was true that tho Queen lind asked furthor roasons for Mr Gladstone's resignation— and we soo no reason to doubt ils accuracy— tho Prime Minister must havo shown Her Majosty that ho had no reasonable expecta tion of carrying in I'ai'liamont measures which ho deemed imperative for tho national well being. What those measures may be wo can only conjecture, but the tenor of recent tolograms announcing tho jubilation of tho Radicals over tho downfall of the Cabinot suggests tho inforoneo that noithor on tho Irish Question nor in his foreign policy has Mr Gladstone tho support of tho " members below tho gangway." Wo approhond that tho Radicals and Homo Rulere have fraternised, and Mr Gladstono boing thus placed in a minority, rofuscd to retain ollicoby compromiseswhich|aro, in his judgment, against tho iutorcsls of tho Empiro. Mr Gladstono would not remain in power a day longer than ho con scientiously folt that his iniltienco could bo exercised for tho good of tho nation. Ho has, no doubt, adviecd Her Majesty to sond for the Marquis of Salisbury, It is by no moans certain oven now that tho Conservatives will accept ofKco, but the Marquis of Salisbury will cortainly strum evory norvo to got a Cabinot togothor, and the chancos aro in favour of his succeeding. Unloss Mr Gladstone's resignation bus been with a viow to tho re-construction of tho Ministry, the Liberals will probably (mako no attempt to oust any Cabinot that may be formed before the general olections.

Legal advico has been taken respecting the possibility of upsetting tho decision of the City South Licensing Bench to eloso i tho Criterion and Wellington Hotels. It is, however, not yet definitely known whether any steps will be taken in tho matter. An altercation occurred in Qucon-streot to-day between a retired pawnbroker and a 'orney 'andedson of toil, upon whom tho man of pledges is said to havo thrown a match with which he had been lighting his cigarette. The 'orney 'anded resented what ho formed nn insult, and domandedan apology, whereupon the pawnbroker called a policeman, and rcquestod him to take " the fellow " into custody. The constable, however, pointed out that tho case was beyond his jurisdiction, and that proceed ings would have to bo taken in tho form of a summons. Quito a large crowd wa3 collected by the occurrence.

The bones discovered at the late residence of Constable Mitchell at Ponsonby have been brought to the police station. Tho constable in question was formorly a medical student, and it is believed that ho kept these ghastly relics for experimental pur poses, but not being desirous of taking them to Paeroa with him, placed them in the well where tbey were found.

Waterman H. Keano has commenced a subscription list in aid of tho widow aud five children of Peter Johnson, recently a fireman on the p.a. Victoria, but previously employed as a waterman, Johnson died a few weeks ago, and his family is left, un fortunately, in need of assistance. The case appears to be one deserving of public attention.

It appears that the promises hithorto occupied by the Fomalo Prison Gato Bii g ado havo been purchaeod " ovor tho hcad-i" of tho occupants, and that thoy will require to Hit. Mr Boynton has, however, mado arrangements to rent, tho house on the opposite i-ido ot lho street, which is sur rounded by a stono wall, Meanwhile, an appeal bus been m : ■■' - fn- subscriptions for the proposed refoi matory.

Tho electric light was not exhibited on tho Wharf on Saturday night, owing to an accident. It will probably bo in working order this evening.

His Lordship Bishop Cowio held a con- Ii ni at ion service last ovoning in St. Thomas's Church, when twenty six young poisons wero confirmed. Tho sight was v„-iy imposing, and Hie church was crowded. Tho Bishop delivered an instructive address In tho young people and tho congregation, and expressed tho hopu that spiritual im provement kepi, pace with external and material advancement, for which ho olforod hi., congratulations. Tho special eoivico was intoned by the Rev. Lloyd Keating, assisted by tho Roy. ,1. W. Alloway.

Papers to hand containing tho onirics for tho Melbourne Gup show that Welcome Jack is not nominated for oithcr that ovont or tho Champion Stakes. Ill's namo, how cvor, appears in tho list; of entries for tho Caulfiold Cup, Groat Metropolitan Stakes, and lluwkesbury Autumn Handicap.

A horso lianicssod to a spring trap boltod in Vietoria-streot to day, and stumbled in galloping down tho steep inelino. Tho result was that it lacorulod its kneos in a shocking mannor. No other damage was done.

A social mooting of tho mombors of St. Paul's choir was held at lho parsonage on Friday last, when a very enjoyable musical evening was spout. During tho courno of it, and before partaking of tho oxeollont supper provided by Mrs Nelson, a presenta tion was mado by Rev. O. M. Rolboii on behalf of tho choir to three of their mombcre, viz , a handsomo marblo limepioco to Mr and Mrs W. Wildman, and a beautiful hand painted tea sot to Mr Walter Dawson. Tlio.-o gifts worn in cominomoration of thoir wedding in each instance, which weddings were, it may bn rememhored, t.ho ultimata and penultimate marriages colcbrated in old St. I'aulV. Thirty choir mombors wero present (lliroo being unavoidably absent), together with tho organist, Mr W. 11. Ifardwick, and thrco other invited gnosis.

To thu Editor: Sir, —In your issuo of Saturday appears.-! letter signed " Citizen," in which he complains of the crowded stato of tho loolwuy in front of our premises. Well, il is really hard lo please everybody, but wo get along, somehow, pretty well with tho p-iblie. Now to my mind it isalwajs refreshing to sco n crowd—indeed, to mo it i< n ple.'i.uro to get into one. I nm vory much lil.o lite young lady ;1 do not object to ho . ipiee/.ed. But lam much obliged to " Citizen " for tho kind hint as to having a constable of our own, and if ho is a good looking fellow I will givo him tho billot, and dross him in ono of Coombos's 17s Od suits.—l am, &c., Samuel Coomiiks. Tho City East Licensing Bench displays .-. willingness to extend the licenso of the Aucklund Hotel during tho remainder of tho present toimnt's term of lease(tlircomontlis), but this matter, and also the question of tho Queen's Head, has been deferred till Sutur day. On Saturday night "Tho Silvor King" was repeated before a crowded house. Tlio perforniuuco was marked by frequent ap plause from tlio audience. This ovoning, and until furthor notice, " The Silver King" will appear nightly upon tho boards of tho Opera House, and it scums assured of a wide and lasting popularity. Mr Lachlan McOowun, who has gone Sjulli to pilot tho Wybort Koovo Company through tlio colony, will proceed as far as [nvercargill und return here about tho end of August. Tho manager (Mr Walter..) of tho Old Mon's llefugo desires to acknowledge 22 books kindly given by tho Aucklind Scrip ture (lift Association for tho use of tho in matos.

A poll was taken by Mr T. W. Seaman at the Newton West School-room on Satur day last to supply four vacancies on tho Arch Hill Road Board, when the fullowing votes wore recorded : —Edward \V. Mi r.ison, 511; Henry Chapman, .31 ; John Seiillcn, 47 ; Joseph T. B Dines, 30 1 .lames C. Skoon, 3S; .Michael Tobin, 2!). The first four wero declared olectod, In the notice of tho entertainment givon on Thursday ovoning nt tho Choral Hall for tho benefit of Mr Kasmtisson, montion of tho Hallway Band. took a loudiiig part, was inadvertently omitted. Mr Has mussen was a member of that band up to the time of his illness. At the conclusion of tho concert tho hall was cloarcd of tho seats, and thu bund played for dancing, which lasted until nearly thrco o'clock in tho morning. Friday being tho anniversary of tho birth day of Mr Hancock, tho brewer of New market, tho Newmarket Band (under thoir bandmaster, Mr John Ronuyno), out of com pliment to that worthy gentleman, seren aded him, and was by him very hospitably entertained. Ho also gave them a donation towards the Hand fund. Tho following was tho programme played by tho -Band :— Quick march, "Scotch [_ay.ii: Jean :" polka, "Arlino;" waltz, " Quconio;" quick march, " I,'ncon of tho Koto :" quick march, "Tho Cavalier j" quick march, "Scottish Boautios." st'liottische, "Sweet llopo;" polka, "Trip, Trip -." ina/.urka, "Cnquotte;" quick march, "Amor Patria," " Days that tiro Pn-d Scorn tho Brightott," "Cod Savo lho Queen."

Tho third concert of (ho Choral Society's season ISSI ."> will (alio placo in tho hall, Hvniond-..'1i0.t, on tne to morrow ovoning, commencing at 8 o'clock, tho work for performance being iMcndolssolmVStl'aul." Tho solos havo hcon judiciously nlloitod, thoreeent practices have been highly success ful, nnd tho orchestra aro said to interpret Ihe line insli'umonlnl music with lirst class effect. There is reason, thoroforo, for anti cipating a vory superior performance. Herr Sehmitt, of course, wiolds tho bftton as usual.

Mr Charles Bright lectured last ovoning lo a largo uiulionco in (ho Opera House, the title of his discourso being "Chris tianity Decked iv Froclhought Title.i, or Ihe Jackdaw in Peacock's Font here." It was a roviow of tho reeont sorinon by tho Kov. U. Worboys upon "Christian Secu larism nnd Christian Frcot bought." At the eloso of the lecture, a gentleman, who announced himsolf as a Christadolphian, put some questions with respoct to con (.cionco and the origin of human intolli gonco, which Mr Bright answered. Mr R Vernon, of tho Silver King Dramatic Com pany, recited "Tho Eve of Wntorloo " and a comic account of tho landing of tho Duke of Edinburgh at Adolaido.

Mr Farroll has commonccd tho orection of tho new organ in liorosford-stroct Church which rocontly arrivod por Crusader, It is by tho eelobrated linn of T. C. Lewis, of London, who aro noted for tho particular attontion they givo to supplying all tho intorior mechanisms of tho linest quality and best workmanship. Tho pipes are of spotted motal, boing a mixture of puro lead and puro tin, and it has been found this motal producos tho richest quality of sound though thoy aro very costly. Tho organ has two manuals (or vows of koys) each from CC to G, s(i notos. Tho great, organ has six sounding stops ; open diapason, Bft.; liebliehgedact, Bft; salicional, Bft.; octave, <lft;llutehariiioniquo,'lft.; llautina,2ft Tho swell organ has 7 stops ; rohr. fioto, Bft. ; geigen principal; Bft. ; viol de gamba, Bft. ; vox colosto, Bft. ; geigen principal, 4ft. ; horn, Bft. ; oboo and basoon, Sft, &Tho pedal organ from CCC to F, 30 notes, lias ono stop, sub bass, .16ft. Tboro are 3 couplers, great to pedals, swell to pedals, and swoll to great, and 3 combination pedals. It is possible the organ may be opened on Sunday, June 28th. Tho poll for tho election of nine Coun cillors to lho brand new Borough Council of Newmarket closed at livo o'clock on Satur day aftornoon, aud for more than two hours thereafter Mr Angus (tho Returning- Oflicor) was busily engaged in counting up the votes. The Newmarket Brass Band, how ever, relieved the tedium for tho waiting and expectant burgesses by playing selec tions of instrumental music. At half-past seven tho doors wore thrown open, and tho Returning Officor declared the result of the voting to bo :—Charles Whisker, 97; James Mason, 91 ; Wil liam Edgerly, 90 ; William Morgan, 81; Ceorgo Bishop, 82 ; James Taito, 72; E. Burgess, 71 ; John Jenkins, 67 ; and Ralph Keesing, 67. These nine wore declared elected. Tho polling for the other candi dates were as follows : - John McNeill, 65; Georgo Kent, 64 ; G. T. Keetloy, 63 ; Thos. Gillibrand, 62; John Pearce, 31; John Ball, 32 ; and Georgo Morris, 32. There wero originally 19 candidates, but Mr Suiter, upon being elected Mayor, was struck off tho list, and Messrs F. A. White and Walker resigned. The an nouncement of tho result was recoived j with ehceii-, and ;i number of the candidates addressed the ratepayers, thanking them ' lor the me i.iiii-0 of support v. hieh they had rc-i-peclh ely received. With a vote of thanks to the Returning Officer, the proceed ings closed.

A meeting of tho Auckland branch of Amalgamated Society of Engineers waa held in their Club-room on Saturday night, for tho purpose of presenting the into Secretary, Mr R. Porter, with a mark of osteom for his past service, Mr James Bye haviing been called to tho chair, ho with a few well-chosen remarks called on Mr T. Ballantino to make tho presentation, which co isisted of a gold lover watch bearing a very suitable inscription, and at the same timo presented Mr Portor vith a gold mountod cameo brooch for Mrs Porter for hor kindness to mombors when ob liged to call at Mr Porter's residence. Mr Portor feelingly roplied acknowledging tho kindness of the members, and at tho eamo time thanking them for Mrs Portor, and hoped that tho gifts would long remain in tie family, Mr Pyo having addressed tli9 mooting on tho benefits of unity, tho re mainder of thoevoning wasspont in harmony Messrs Smith, Cowioy, Simpkins, Askew, Leon, nnd Russell, giving somo very good songs. A loading was givon by Mr J. D. Stewart, and recitations by Mesßrs Pyo and S-ri h "Auld Lang Syno" brought the meeting to a close a_ 10 p m.

Manganese mining promisos soon to bo an established and profitable industry nt Bay of Islands. Captain Phillips, so well known in connection with the Manganese Mines, Russell, has recontly (says the "Luminary") loasod for ton years, the block of land known as California, situated about G milos from Kawakawa, on tho Ruapekapeka road. Tholnndaboundswithmanganeseinimmonso lodos, and Captain Phillips propofles to commonco work at onco, tho mineral will bo carted into Kawakawa and thenco shippod to Auckland from tho railway, thus affording labour for a number of extra iinnds here, and furthor freight for tho railway. Tho royalty, we loam, is to bo Is por ton. Wo wish tho now vonturo every success.

Tho "Northern Luminary" learns on good authority that tho parties who wore prcporod with all necessary docu ments for tho signing in Aucklund liy tho ownors of 400 acres on Scoria Flat, Kawakawa, for a CG years' loasc at £'200 down, and 3d por ton of coal royalty, havo boon somewhat thtown ovor owing to out sido iniluoiico inducing the nativos to with draw from tho original agrcomont, nnd domaud Gd por ton royalty. As it is on tiroly a now Auckland Company, who pro poso starting anothorcoalmino, and not tho Bay of Islands Coal Company at all, the local paper hopes no further bar to holp on tho prepress nnd development of tho re sources of tho district will transpiro. Tho Victoria Killos are warned by advor tisorr.ont to attend for monthly inspection to-morrow evening. (. hambors's colobratcd sowing machines. 20. Oueen-Btreot. At Inst wo nrrivo nt tho otid of thoso lar«e and successful jewollory sales which wero hoinij hold lately with such success. Mr It. Arthur announces in another column that ho will foil nt his mart, Queen street, on Wednesday next, tho whole of tho balanco of this lurgo mock, llttinKß. &0., roirardlo.s of valuo, and it is to ho positively and übßolutoly the last. A iariro orowd of buyers, suro to ho tho result of such a Ronulno clearing salo as this.— (Advt.)

DOUBLE MURDER AND SUICIDE.

Fearful Tragody at Adelaide,

(lIV CABLE.—COI'YKIUIIT.)

Adklaiiu:, this day, A siiocKiN'u tragedy took placo here on Saturday. A man named Lines shot his wifo and her paramour, killing them both Ho then shot himself dead.

REWI TURNS BACK FROM PARIHAKA-

(UY TKLKURAPII—I'RESS ASSOCIATION.)

New Plymouth, this day. A TEi.EiiHASi from White Cliffs states that Kowi, who was accompanying Wotcro from the Waikato, on reaching Makau had to return homo, boing too ill to proceed. Kowi was coming to Waitara to dig up tho mero buried at tho foot of tho main support of tho house bui'.t to commomorato tho Waitara mooting in 1878, as Wotero wishos to rcmovotho houso to Makau, Ac cording to Maori ideas tho mero can only bo romovod by the original dopositor, or those closely connoctod with him without danger to lifo, so great is the tapu. Tho twelve apostles who accompany Wotvoro havo authority to act for Kowi. The party will then go on to To Whiti ut Parikaku.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRES IN THE SOUTH.

(IIV TELKCIKAFIi.—I'RESS ASSOCIATION,)

Bunkiiin, this day. Mk Sukat'iis stables nt Tapanui were burnt down on Saturday, and eight horsos wero destroyed. Ho was insurod in tho Union Ollico for JCSO on tho building, and i'3so on tho contonts. A fivo-roomed houio in tho sumo township was also destroyed. It belonged to Mr Hugh Stowart, and was in sured in tho Victoria Ollico for £150,

PROFESSOR TUCKER'S SUC CESSOR.

(IIV TKI.KUnAI'H—OWN COIUIESrOMiKNT.)

Wellington, this day. Silt G. M. O'Roiti-K is in communication with Government regarding tho is.uo of in st ructions to tho Agont-Qonoral to linda successor for Trofossor Tuckor.

DROWNING IN LAKE WAI RAKAPA.

(BY TKliKtllUl'n — FRESH ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. Tiik polico havo found tho punt bottom up in which tho missing man Liardot attempted to cross Lake Wairarapa His fowling piece was found strapped to tho side of it, and several other articlos belonging to him wero found fastoned in it. It seoms now boyond a doubt tho unfortunate man was drowned.

SUPPOSED POISON POISONING.

Mysterious Death of a Girl at

Ponsonby.

A young woman named Margaret O'Brion, who was employed as domestic servant by Mr W, J. Courtney, Jervois Road, Pon sonby, diod suddenly, tmdor somewhat mysterious circumstancosonSaturday night. Sho complained of ..being ill on Saturday aftornoon, and lay down on tho bed in her room. Mrs Courtney went in to soe her, and she explained that she had been eating groon lemons, and was subject to bilious attacks, one of which she believed was coming on then. Tho girl wan retching at four o'clock, and Mrs Courtney having told hor husband that she was ill, he went in to sco hor. She asked him to give her some thing, as she felt bad. He felt her pulse, which was about 65, and having no medicino in tho house, gave her some peppermint with sugar and wator. This seemed to afford temporary roliof. Ho offered to go for a doctor, but she refused her consent to this course. At half-past six he took her a cup of tea, and after drinking this she appeared easier. Mrs Courtney went in at half-past eight, and asked the girl to un dross, but she said that sho felt too weak then to comply, but would do so later on if sho felt stronger. She com plained of pains in her stomach. Mrs Courtney went to bod soon afterwards, but about ten o'clock her husband went to tho girl's door and rapped. Receiving no answor, ho wont into the room, and found that her breathing was weak, and she ap peared to be in a fit. He went to Con stable Collia's residence to secure his assist ance in getting medical advice, but when they returned with Dr. Knight the girl was quite dead. The bedroom was scorched, but to trace was found of any poifonous drugs. Some of the vomit was taken by Dr. Knight in a bottle in caße it should be required for analysis, but, strangely enough no analysis had been ordqreduptill thi*after noon. Dr. Knight saya the body has all the appearance of strychnine poisoning, but the symptoms described to bim were not the same. He, however, believes that death was caused by some irritant poison. The inqueat on the body commenced at Mr Courtney's house at two o'clock this after noon. Tho girl is supposed to havo a brother in the South, but no friends in Auckland. Mr Courtney has kindly con sented to defray the funeral expenses. The deceased was only engaged by the Court neys on Thursday last, at Whitcombe's Registry Office.

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IN A COURT HOUSE.

TWO HUNDRED PERSONS KILLED C

OR INJURED.

(BY CABLE.— COPYRIGHT.)

Paris, June 13. News is to hand from Tlriors, a town ii tho Dopartmont of Ruy-do-Domc, that a shock ing accident occurred there to-day. A largo number of pooplo wero assembled in tho local Court-house, when the staircase of the building suddenly collapsed, precipitat ing the occupants to tho ground Fully 200 persons aro known to havo been killed or seriously injured by tho disaster.

FUNERAL OF MR. J. SHEEMAN.

(BY TELECIKAI'II—I'I-KSS ASSOCIATION.)

Napiee, Sunday,

The remains of Mr John Shoehan were to day takon from town to tho port, and shippod on the liinemoa. An immense procession over half a mile long followed. Tho Volunteers and Fire Brigades, with the Garrison Band playing the " Doad March," led tho way. Aftor tlio hoarse followed tho Friendly Societies in procession, then a long stream of people two and two, then a number of cabs, and a body of Maoris bringing up tho rear, Men of all political parties joined in paying tho last tribute of respect.

Local Arrangements.

On Saturday Mr John King roceivod a tologram from Sir George Grey oxprestdvo of hisdoopsympathy with MrsSheohan, and stating that the liinemoa would convey tho body of her docoascd husband to Auckland. Tho Hincmoa in fact left Napier about half-past six o'clock last night, and as tho distance is 380 miles, nt a steaming^ rato of ten miles per hour sho ought to mako tho harbour by eight o'clock to-morrow morn ing. As soon as tho steamer is :-ignallod, a hcarso and several cabs will be sont down to tho wharf, und tho body will bo brought r.p to the Cathedral. Should the 6toamor arrive btforo lOo'clock, there will bo a »pecial service in tho Cathedral during tho morning, but should sho not arrive until later, there will only be the usual mortuary ser vico in tho afternoon. Tho funeral will start from tho Cathedral at thvoo o'clock, and as a gcnoral invitation is ex tended to the public, there will doubtless bo an unusually largo cortege of mourners. Tho decoased gentleman, by his geniality of disposition, was popular with all classes of pooplo, and encmios ho had nono. Yesterday morning lit tho nino o'clock, masß at St. Patrick's Cathedrul, tho very Kov. l-'athor Walter Macdonald made feeling allusion to tho sad event.

NEW CUSTOM HOUSE FOR AUCKLAND

(lIV TJ-LHUKAI'II —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. Sin J cues VouKi. informs mo that the plans for tho now Custom llouso building nt Auckland havo been received, and sub mitted to a committee to examine and roport upon. It is proposed that when tho Custom House is built, tho Land and Native Departments, and other oilices at tho old Parliumontnry buildings in Parliamont- Htrcot will bo romoved to tho Custom llouso. It is proposed to ask Parliament to givo tho sito of [tho old Parliament buildings to Auckland University as soon as those changes aro mado. It had been re presented to Government that the site was a suitable ono, though they at first intended to soil it, and it boing tho theatre of old legislation thoy hnvo decidod to hand it over.

KARANGAHAKE GOLDFIELD.

(BY TKLEURAI'II—OWN COHUKSI'ONDENT.)

The Woodstock proprietors havo 1,1200/.s. cold water amalgam from SO tons of quartz. It is boliovcd tho return will bo about 200oiw. of gold.

VISIT OF THE QUEEN OF RAROTONGA.

(BY TELEGRAPH — OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

WhlliNoion, this day. Government havo roceivod ofl'icial intima tion that tho Quoon of Karotonga will probably visit this colony.

TELEGRAPHIC INTER RUPTIONS.

(lIV TELKIiRAI'II.—OWN COKKESrOIIHUNT.)

Wellinuton, this day. Tklku. urine communication with tho South is much impodsd through the break in tho cablo, all matter having to go via Wanganui. Government havo tolographod to Australia for tho repairing steamer Agnes,

TABLE TALK.

Consols arc slowly advancing. Dunedin Garrison Rand will compoto at tho Wellington Exhibition. Rowi has decided not to go to Parihaka. What trco may bo said to most resemblo lho romnins of a iino Auckland cigar?—A whi'.o ash. Milk from Scotland is now sold at Liver pool and Manchostor at Gd a gallon. During seven nights of Mr Booth at Wellington, 1,524 bluo ribbons havo boon donned, and 897 pledges taken. Recont statistics show that thero aro now noorly a million more females than males in Great Britain. North Dunodin Glee Club is giving a series of concerts, the proceeds from which aro to be handed to local charitios. By tho first consus of Japanese Christians mado by the Government, they nro num bered at 80,000. Two Thames sportsmon baggod 43 brace of ducks iv four days at Piako Flats last week. Who wouldn't bo a J.P. ? Mr Chopmoll, of Waitoa, was awarded a guinea a day and exponsos by tho Thames R.M., be cause ho ranked as an esquire. Taupu people aro squabbling as to division of subsidies promised by the Minister of Mines, Tho best hunting dogs aro like tho best jokes—they are pointers. A girl may bo a good violin playor, and yet not be able to draw a beau. The total number of registered doga in Auckland _b 1,009, but it would bo a diffi cult matter to arrive at tho number of un registered canines. " Thoro," exclaimed Blobson, pointing to a tramp who was attempting to leave tho premises with a large dog attached to his trousers, "tbero is what I call a good example of a contosted seat." The Tauranga Mutual Improvement Society having found such is, good effect to follow from the presenco ot lady visitors at their meetings, have docided to grant them all tho privileges, of membership. It is to bo hoped that the local jewellers have a gocd supply of rings in stock. It is expected that tho Now South Wales Government will float a largo loan for water conservation works. A girl of twelve years who was lost in tho bush in tho Gippsland district of Victoria has been found alive, but much emaciated She lived on giim-leaves and water for three weeks.

During last year the Salvation Army col lected and spent about £4,000 in their religious labours in New Zealand. Their trading transactions totalled £,1,049, from which a profit of £454 was derived. The "Astonisher and Paralyser " is tho name of a new paper just started in Caibon dale, Kansas. South Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Society have a largo bank over draft, and a canvass for subscriptions to wipo it off has raised £4,5L0 in promises. The Committee of Dunedin Educational Institute having considered tho standards, think the work should extend over seven years.

With a view to directing thoir entire atten tion to the wholesale export trade, tho directors of the Freezing Company have disposed ot lho;r retail business to Mr John Fisher. Tno Com pany is retaining its shipping, salt meat, and othor wholesale business, and is further rcscr\ - ing the express right to re-engage in the retail trade at any time, uhouldtho anticipations with regard to lho wholesale business not be real ised. Villa Rosidonco and Household Furniture at Mr Davis's residence, Dublin-street, near St. Mary's Convent, Ponsonby, to-morrow. House will be sold at noon, tho furniture at 11 o'clock by D, F, Evans, auctioneer, t

CABLEGRAMS

(iiY CABIiK.-COPXRIGHT.)

Geimtiu Expedition to New Guinea

Germany is equipping a scientific expedi tion to proceed to Now Guinea and New Britain. Tito Suez Canal Question. It is considered unlikely that tho Suez Canal Commissioners will agree as to tho report to be drawn up. j Now Zealand Frozen Meat. The frozen moat ex the sdiip Canterbury is soiling ut 5:, M. India Museum Destroyed by Fire. London, Juno 12.—The India Museum at South Kensington has been destroyed by lire. Most of the collections were saved, and only a few of tho inventions were damaged. Bank of Englnnd Report. The Bank of England weekly report pub lished to-day show tho proportion of reserve to liabilities to bo 52 por cent., or 1 per cent, above last week, while the rcscrvohas declined £200,000, to £17,700,000. Tho New Bisliop of Brisbane. The Bight Rev. Dr. Webber, Bisliop of Brisbano, was consecrated to-day at St. Paul's Cathedral by the Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by a largo number of prominent clergy. The ceremony was Wit nessed by a largo congregation. Spread of Cholera in Spain. Madrid, Juno 12. — Reports from the soutli of Spain show that tho cholera ia in creasing in virulence, and has already ex tended over a considerable area. Mauritius Sugar Report. Adelaide, this day.—The following items of Mauritius commercial news arc taken from Messrs Ireland, Fraser, and Co.'s circular of date May 25th : Tho total yield of tho now season's crop is estimated at from 100,000 to 110,000 tons. The month's clearances for New Zealand aro : Dunedin, 300 tons, and Wellington 200 tons. Tho total exports to New Zealand during tho season havo boon 8,000 tons, and the stock now in hand is 170,000 tons. Exchange 60 days. Bank credit .on New Zealand, 13J per cent, premium ; Australia, 15 por cont.

MR GLADSTONE'S RE SIGNATION.

LORD SALISBURY SENT FOX,

[BY OABLK.-COPYRIGHT.I

London, Juno 12. The Marquis of Salisbury has been sum moned to Balmoral by Her Majesty the Queen.

LATER

LORD SALISBURY TO FORM A

NEW MINISTRY.

London, Juno 12 (evening) It is announced that Her Majesty tho Queen has been pleased to accept the resignation of Mr Gladstone and his colleagues, and thnt Lord Salisbury, who is at present at Balmoral, has been summoned to under take the formation of a new Ministry.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs It. W. Moody and C. D. Whit-

combe. Justices), DRUNKENNESS.—Kivo prreons wero punished for this of loiico.—Alice Olsen, alias Murphy, dolirium tremens, remanded until Saturday. Articles ok Use.—W. Simpson was charged with stealing tablecloths, pillow Blips, etc, on the 13th inst., value £2, the properly of Goorge Purchase, also with stealing a footrule, value Is. tho property of John Haslet..- Prisoner said ho hud been drinking heavily, and did not know what he was about.—G sorgo Purchase dopo.ed that ho lived in l ha pel street, Had v lodging-house. A bundle of clo lung was placed on tho tablo in tho hall; should not have missed the thing_ had not a little girl 3i.cn the iniaoner leaving the house with the things under his arm; ll_cro were 12 pieces; prisunor was a stranger to him.— Andrew Heuvcy, generul dealer, deposed that prisoner offered the things to him ; he told pri soner to tako them b:iek to the owner bo fore ho got into "chokey;" tlio follow ap peared quite stupid.—L'onhtablo Kelso arrested lho prisoner in Shortland • street, with tho bundle under his arm. lie told him of the charge, when prisoner replied, "All right, old hoy."—Sergeant Pratt put in a certificate from l.r. Philson, showing that prisoner was in a state boraerhiK on imbecility. — Mr Hiu-lott, builder, said tho prisoner walked into his olllce. sal down, and went out. He then missed the rules. Prisoner appeared quite silly. — The Bench sent prisoner to gaol for one mon h, and to bo medically treated there.

Oi'KN-.ui. KxKKCisi-:.—Michael O'Brien and Robert Moriany wero chared with fighting on tho I,lth inst., in Quccn-strcet.—Uou stftblo Tlmoihy O'Brien deposed to tho en counter opposite the UofFuo Palace. Both pri soners were vigorously lighting. A crowd had gathered. Could not say which was tho worstof the two.—The waiter at the Coll'eo Puluco raid lho young fellow began the row, but O'Brien said "darkio" could not son straight.—Kined Ids each, or in default seven days.

ll.uilmt'.VK.-GeorgoJoncs .vnscharged with violently assaulting Bernard Maiden by kicking him also with striking J. Loe in the face, on the Kith.—Mr Cotter appeared for tho prosecution. Tlio assaults were committed on lho Nophauto. —John Loe, niito of th« Nephnnte, deposed thnt prisoner was cook and steward. Ho was lying down. It was half-past 10 o'clock at night. Heard thoro was a row on deck. Went up, aud saw prisoner kicking Maiden on tho bead. Prisoner made a blow nt him, but it did not take full offoct. Constable Frank Hanson was called on board, Prisoner was iv a very cxeiled state; saw him BtrikoLoe.—Bernard Maiden also gaveovidenco. Jones was fighting with Another sonmnn. Ho tried to separate thorn, when prisonor knocked him down und kioked him severely on tho bead and body.—Henry Wntcrson, deposed that prisoner attacked and kicked him by mistake tovorul times, thinking ho was Maiden. Prisoner could not see clearly.—Dr. C. Ktnoreon Tennont deposed that ho visited Maiden in his bunk. He was unconscious, and had b:-cn severely handled. Ho must havo suffered great pain. It was an aggravated assault.—This was the evidonce.—Sentenced to two months' imprison ment with hard labour, and to pay costs. Mkn ok tub Futuhe.—Henry Dagnall (15), Thomas Smith (11), and Wm. Mumford (15. wero charged with larceny of a nunibor of oil drums, 2s (id oach, on tho llth Inst., the property of Allan McGuire, contractor. — Prisoners pleaded not guilty.—Mr John Mcßuire, on tineor, idontilled the druni3, which had been missed frtm tho premises. Thoy wero taken from tho onglno shod. Saw ono of tho prisoners loitering about tho shed.—Mr Jonop, clerk at Mr Anderson's.deposcd to buying 7 drums from tho boys for Is each. Tlio smallest hoy sold tho drums, saying they hadaquantity in hlsfaihor's bock yard.—Detective Jones saw the boys'laden with drums; knowing their character, ho watched them into Mr Anderson's store. Ho arrested them. Mumfui'dwaftquitcunoxpert.and was well known to tho police; he was the

"dodger" of tho clique; ho watched tho police changes. Tho grandfather of Smith was a most respectable pen-on, but he had given up all hope of reforming the boy.—Tho Bench remanded Smith for future disposal, and Dagnall and Mumford wero committed to prison for ono month with hard labour.

A Bad CiiAUAcrKK.—Patrick Carroll was charged under tiie Police Oil'cuccs Act with havi.g no visihlo means. — Detective Hughes depoEOtl that the prisonor was one of tho worst characters in Auckland. Ye3torday there were screams of murder in Chancery Lane, while people wero in church. Ho wont to the thanty in question, and found prisoner there thrashing two Iprostitudes. while a drcsa was burning, which ono of tho women said prisonor had set on tiro. Prisoner said he kept Annie Hamilton. — Defective Hughes: Sho kept tho prisoner. Ho lived ucon tho proceeds of pros titution.—Detective Jones gave a brief sketch ot prisoner's habits of life.—A foreigner named Jansen said tho prisoner had been working with him for a day, hut ho wan sick and wort homo. Prisoner always grow sick of work after the flint day. — Prisoner denied this, and saidMt Dudor was waiting to set him on. — The Bench sudthuro were seventeen convictions against him. They would, however, givo him a chance of verifying his words, and if they were uutiuo ho would bo brought up again. Ri_kusin(! Duty.—Fred Callwootl, Krncst Au ten, and August Busheowo, wero charged with refusing lawful commands on tho s.s. Nauphante. —Mr Cotter appeared for tho prosecution, and Mr Napier in defence, pleaded nit guilty, and urged a point of law, and that tho men were under the impression that they were only compelled to work certain hours, and loft tho vessol for the purposo of ascertaining whether thoy wero compelled to turn-to after a certaiu hour, when tho captain ordered tneir arrest, and they were unfairly treated by beii g confined in an unclean coll. to herd-with drun kards nnd others, and fol upon bread and water. One of tho prisoners, Bu-licowe, wa_ a cook, and ho cartninly i-hould havo hcon liberate d. It. was alleged that he could not make "plum duff" in a satisfactory manner, nnd. therefore, he was insultod by hcina; termed a"dull'or," hut inetood of heing a "duller" he wn3 really a good French cook. Ito would move for a nonsuit —Mr Colter replied, and said thu men should have gone to work, and tested the. question in the propor way in a court of law.—The Hench considered that the master was tho bestjudgc ot what work was neeeisary to be don . The crew lind signed articles to carry on the n eecssrtry d v tics i tnponed upon them. Tho captain was justified in giving necessaiy orders, nnd tho n en wero nr« justified in rc furing to obey. With reg ird to the Cook, he acquios.cd and combined with tho others in ro fusing to nmkc "duff."-Mr Napier: But he was a French cook. (Laughter).—The Boneh considered it was a reasonable demand, at d tho I men had wilfully disobeyed ord rs.—Mr Napier I submitted that the men had been sufficiently | punished already, if any offence had been com mitted, and he hoped no further penalty would :te inflicted.—Tho captain sabl tho two French men might return torhcsliip.butt.'aldwood who had hcon the ringleader, had b: en a snurco of annoyance throughout; ho did not wont Cald wood.—Tho Bench committed the three men to pris:.n for seven days. BBEAcnoFSHKEi'AtT.—The charge cgainstr Captain Wm. Robertson, of the s.s. Oreti, for landing 25 sheep at Onehunga before they had been inspected br Sub-inspector Knevitt, was reminded until Monde}-. Obtaining Money, &c—Howard Woodcotl. was cliurgnfl with obtaining money bj falsa pretence on theeuleof cum at Port APerton the lOlh Maroh.—Mr Jack on rainier. In defence, contended that tb-i warrant d'scloaed no offence, and the pri-oner mu-t bodischarged.—Sergeant Pratt asked for n remand to the place wherd tho ofl'onco was committed.—Tho case was re manded to Port Albert, and prisoner admitted to bail, two sureties in £25 each.

GRAMMAR SCHOOLY GOVERNORS.

A srKciAL meeting of the Governors of th 6 Co.lege Grammar School for the p'' h considering a question as to the state ofth ° school, wised upon notice of motion b i UptOß, was held this morning Th S present :-MessrsLM.Clark ( vot cd ° t ;; r0 chair), and J. H.Upton, His Wo«h- N Mayor (MrWaddel), Rev. C M Z P *• i'rofessoi s Aldis and Tucker. ' antl Mr Upton- said that the reason 1, l given notice of the motion in t_?JZ, had pon.tmont of a Committee for th« l 6aP" «.<_■ the absence of any report f PUrP°Be. Committee, and tho inadvisabilitv n?^"' on such an important matter. Til™ la? widtspread feeling 0 f die«^ IWaa1 Waa * amongst the parents of GramAw S2 pupils with respect to the condition ft 1 school, ihe reasons given were Va Lho but the feeling was general n!!i 101 la> finite allegation was that b'oya IJ^X do' ceived their earlier education at th * schools, and had subsequently 3'^' way to the Grammar School? S th«? greater facility and in a W«nm*2* tho Civil Service examination ttt™ who had been wholly educated ?A lego. Now, if this wore so, and it p.l' to be so, the only conclusion that crS"? arrived at was that the foundation £*» tion given in tho primary schools was W?' than that provided in the Gramml TA 1 f in other examinations the Grammar si; candidates did not compare^o?l favourably with the pupil, of ? -? 11 institutions in other parts of thn lT h Of 207 students who matriculated Lu^ only one eamo from the Auckland n»7 r' School. There must bo SSjj* this singular lact, and it behoved tv ?' louk around and diecover it,with tlmT . of rectifying the evil. On the pi o°fe40°fe 4 University Calendar there was . l ? lUt of winners of j un ; or ..'fR ships since 1878, and the only l^i frcm tho Auckland Grammar sK in that list was Miss Edger, who had 2 been nominally a pupil of it Of L ■■ ' scholarships some 30 had been L__ during the last few years, only onehad!k_ obtained by an Auckland pS'SS Gifford, and lie was not a pur.il „ i" Grammar School at all, but of the Un> sity Col ego. These wero serious SL facts of tho greatest moment. TheymG. that tho retults of the tuition in tho Gram mar School were not good. Either the teaching or the organisation was *2 doicctivo, and that was exactly thi point they ought to determino. Them were, however reasons of greater ta. portuncc, and of a broader ground, A few years ago a change took place in the Head mastership of the school, and Mr Bom™ was appointed. He had been three years! his present position, and the results of the change should have been apparent ere now It was due to Mr Bourne to ascertain why these results had not been apparent, and the recent report of that gentleman made this inquiry necessary. In larger measure it was a auty they owed the publio. This too tho more especially as the Grammar School like tho primary schools, had snuffed out privato effort in its own field. There was, it was true, en tho eastern side of the city St. John's College School, but ho had been assured that it would havo been an utter impossibility had tho Grammar School been successfully con ' ducted. At periodical intervals there should be a thorough examination of the whola school, and a searching report upon toaching, organisation, and everything con nected with it, He disclaimed all personal feeling in the mattGr, or any desire to reflect upon anyone. He simply wished to placo the Grammar School in its rightful position as a first-class secondary school lie therefore moved—" (1) That in addition to or in placo of tho examination now being arranged for, a Bpecial examination of the , whole school be hold, and that it bo an instruction to tho examiners to report fully upon the results of answers to papers, and to viva voce questions; upon the general system and methods adopted in the manage ment of the school and its class-worn j upon tho efficiency of the teaching staff, and generally upon all such matters as concern the present state and future pros pects of tho school; and further that they be invited to offer such suggeetions-as they deem advisable. (2) That Professors Aldis, Tucker, and Brown be requested to under take the above examination, and to report to the Board not later than—." At Mr Upton's request, the words, "in addition to," were deleted from the first clause." '":.--.■•.'.-"•: Tho Rev. C. M. Nelson thought the clauses should be moved separately, In answer to the Mayor, Mr Unos said he did not know whether Professors Aldis, Tucker, and Brown would undertake tho duty proposed to be assigned to them. Tho Chairman pointed out that it nould bo awkward to have an ordinary examina tion of tho school simultaneously with this special examination into tho teaching and organisation, >' Brofessor Tucker felt rather embarrassed by tho coupling of tho second proposition with the first one. He felt bound to say that Mr Upton had been justified in a great deal of what he said, Duringhisfirstyear in Auckland ho examined the school in certaiß branches of study, and his report did not sot forth things in a very favourable light,, Ho had thought that in tho following year ho would bo asked to examino in tho same subjects for the sake of comparison; but as the Board did not assign him the task, he becamo ono of tho outside public. His original dissatisfaction-with the school had not einco been removed.

Professor Aldis said that he was beset with the same personal difficulty as Pro fessor Tucker had mentioned. As regarded the figures which Mr Upton had' quoted, they required to be amplified with the numbers of candidates from the Grammar School, who had entered for the examina tions referred to. He knew that the head' master of tho Grammar School complained that the scholarship regulations of the Board of Education involved special pre-, paration on the part of the Grammar School candidates, He accepted Mr Upton's assurance that there was general dissatisfaction with tbe school, and would therefore vote for the first proposition. Professor Tuckeb thought the fact that only ono candidate from tho Grammar School had entered for the University Scholarships was damaging enough, . The Rev. C. M. Nelson pointed out Ma. the gentlemen who examined the Grammar School in the year following that m whicn Professor Tucker was engaged sent in re ports fully as searching and minute asms own. He was at a loss to divine, however, why they had not been published. The Chairman read the following tele gram which he had received from Sir ta «. o'Rorke.-"I regret that I was unable to bring up a report from Committee about examiners and prizes before leaving.'>-* would suggest the addition of anotaermem ber to Committee to appoint examiners forthwith. I think the upper school oniy should be examined by paper, tho remainder °l Alter some further remarks, Mr Upto» consented that tho clauses of his propwr lion should be put separately to themes

It he first portion was then potand«n*J Mr Upton, in moving the second clause, said that no better qualified men than rro fessots Aldis, Tucker, and Brown could » selected for the duty of special examine lion, and if it cost £200 or £250 it would to money very well spent. . __i m A discussion upon the financial question having been raised. „f_,«nr_ Professor Alms im^WWM Sale and Shand of Dunedin should w selected for the work of examination." already undertook a good deal ot » . tional work gratuitously, and he washardiy in a position to accept any more. . The Ma yon pointed out that the aet'on of the Board in this matter was bounds be criticised outside, and that man} peop would be sure to remark «P° nf ?™S a in action in paying for a report oy » professors, two oi whom, as members ottne Board, would afterwards take V^^_ cussing it. The Board had a respßM. overdraft too at the bank and no toft* the direst extremity should warrant >t^ spending £100 more than was absoiuieij necessary. .. t the Professor Alms remarked «•« anomaly of Professors reportingM^, minors to a body of which they ™» %. berswas the very difficulty which te^ f foreseen when he suggested.the select Profs. Shand and Sale for the duty. Professor Tucker was not by^ der . certain that these gentlemeniW» m „ take the duty as it would '? koßation, As regarded the question of remun ?< J like Prof. Aldis he was not m aJJJJSb, undertake the duty without g pay for it. The Board was hardly position to pay adequately m >l { „, he Lm would have to be very large W» S^B^rltked^toe Mr, U.'Tu.x replied that it raw. & £100 if they got Southern F*gjtf the work, and they would then wh f have it done so well as it would MPy

THE AUCKLAND EVENING HiAK MON DA V, JUNE 15, 1885.



TMPOKTANT ■fcr 0 T I C E. MILNE AND CHOYCE HAVING JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OP EIGHTY-FIVE (85) MANTLES AND JACKETS, Bought by thoir Buyors at a Discount of 50 PER CENT. OFF MANUFACTURERS PRICES, Havo resolved to MARK THEM AT DESPERATE PRICKS For the piirpoßO of clearing them out at once. Tho following few QUOTATIONS will prove the Genuineness of the Reductions. QK VERY HANDSOME MANTLES AND JACKETS, In tho Latosi' Stylos, FOR 8 S. d. £ B. d. 15 0 A Bargain oven at 2 5 0 2 5 0 .. .. 315 o 3 10 0 .. .. 5 15 9 1 J 0 •• .. 0 15 0 5 5 0 .. .. 7 10 0 5 19 0 .. .. 9 10 0 610 0 ...... .. .. 10 0 0 7 10 0 .. .. ll io o 819 0 ...... .. .. 13 10 0 The above are REAL BARGAINS, and we would beg our friends to call and socure them, as thoy are sure to go immediately. MILNE and choyce, QUEEN-STREET.



DR. E. D. MACKELLAR, M.D. CM., First-class Honours Univorsity of Glasgow (Edinburgh, Paris, Rotundo Lying in Hospital, Dublin), HAS COMMENCE!) PRACTICE IN UPPER QUEEN-Sl-tEET, In the house lately occupied by Col. Haultoln. HOURS OF CONSULTATION: At horae-9 tolO a.m., and 7to 8 p.m.; also, A*. Aickin's, The Pharmacy, Queen-street, .roiu 2 to 1 o'clock in tho afternoon. N O T I C B. Dr. wilkTns, p. r. c. s„ CONSULTING AND OrltltATINO SURGEON, la at his Surgory for General Practico and Special Praotlce-Eyo. Ear, and Throat Dlsohbos —Mornings und Aftornoons ; Sundays, 10 30 to 12.30. Consultation Foes vorv moderate lm. V,' u,r. ins spent uovcu years at Mooretlelda Eye Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman nnd Crltebett.tvvn at Throat Hospital, London, Bovon years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Eyo, Ear, and Throat Inllnnary Melbourne. Adjusts Spoctaoloa to Sight.— Consulting Rooms—Oueon-Btroot. Auckland. T. & H. Cooke Bog to Inform tholr friends and tho publio that thoy havo REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS. T>ROOLAM A T I 0 N? GREAT SACRIFICE rt £9.000 WORTH OF BOOTS. SHOKS, and SLIPPERS, the Balanco ot our Immense Btock. GARRETT BROS, having dooidod to prolong tho SALE FOR ONE MONTH LONGEK, in order to close partner ship accounts, G.B, aro dotormlned to soil dur ' ing thnt timo at PRICES UNHEARD OF IN THE COLONY I Tho following ore tho PRICES of a fow linos only :— . . a. d. s. d. Men's Watertlghts _ - 8 o..worth 11 8 , Mon's Elastics 7 8.. worth 11 fl Men's Balmorals .. .. 0 6..worth 12 b Mon's Bluchors i o..worth 8 0 ', Mon'sShoea 6 o..worth 10 6 Ladlos'KidE.S... - ..5 o..worth 9 8 i Ladloa'Buttoned Boots .. 0 9..worth 13 6 Ladles' Huttoned Boots .. 7 o..worth 12 6 Ladles' Kid E.S 6 6..worth 0 0 L.dies' Kid E.S. High-log .. 7 B..worth 12 8 Children's Shoos .. -. 1 o..worth 8 6 Children's Boots .. _ 1 o..worth S 8 Ladles' Evening Shoos .. 4 6..worth 8 6 All Other Lines at Equally Low Rates fo CASH ONLY. ' GARRETT BROS., • TANNERS AND BOOT MANUFACTURERS, WAKKFIKLD-STRKET, ) AUCKLAND. | QTTT C lAL NOTICE. ; I havo rot olved my Third Shipment ot i AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, JUST OPEN--, TEB THE COPTIC, > To which I Invite tho inspection of my Patrons and the Public gonorally. H. L. POSSENNISKIB, ! MERCHANT TAILOR & HABIT MAKER I BnORTLAND-STBEKT. - FURNITURE X. XXVIi. CARPETS 1 X URRITURK XT. IL> "171 CARPETS I FURNITURE p ±±\j__ CARPETS » FURNITURE "ffTVTT^ Ti. CARPETS • FURNITURE Jj XXi/Jli oAKP*'rs ! SALVAGE FURNITURE : SALVAGE FURNITURE '; LES3 THAN I PRICE. LEB3 THAN U PRICK. jWB SHALL SHILL OUIt rjr S BRUSSEL r CARPETS FOR ' AND gS ONEB FOR 4 s 6 D ' FOR A FORTNIGHT DURING OUtt SALE. GARLICK'fcCRANWELL tai Selling Chairs Less than Half Prico. WE ' ARE' RE ALLY 's'e.iing ail' 'Ca'r'pots' at Great Reductions. Tapestry Is 6d por yard. SALVAGE TABLEB for Offlcoa and' Parlours'. Salvage Choste Drawers, Withstands. ALL ' KINDS "OF" FURNITURE ' AT' RE DUCED PRICKS at our TEMPORARY , PREMISES, WELLE3LEY-ST. EAST. SUITES OF FURNITURE REDUCED. OCCASIONAL CHAIRS REDUCED. ] _ PERAMBULATORS REDUCED. SECURE SOME OF THE BARGAINS iff FUKNITUBE AND CAEPJETS AT /". ARLICK AND /".RANWELL'S. Temporary Premise?, WELLESLKY-UTREET EABT. FOR EYE, EAR, AND THROAT DIBEASES. DR. SCH VYARZBACH, M.D., having recently returned from Europe, maybe consulted at Mrs Splers'a, Albert Park, Auckland, dally (torn 10 to 1, Dr. 8. limits hia practice exclusively to tho treatment of Diseases of the Eye. Ear. and Throat. Former patients are Invited to caU. APOLOGY.— We beg to apologise to our numerous customers for any want of at tention on tho two Bret days of this great Sale, but we have added largely to our stair of assist ants, and consequently oan give more attontion now to customers.—Samuel Coombes, Canada Buildings, Queen ptreet. f> ENO VATE your failing frames with Wolfe *_ SCHNAPPS.; SPECIALLY CHEAP CLEARING LINES : -35 Girls' and Maids' Black and Fanoy Cloth Jackets, from 3s 6d, according to size. Tho above are under half warehouse price, 23 Ladies' Black Cloth Fashionable Jackets; new this season; balance of warehouse stock . purchased at a yery low price; to be sold at about hall their value. 900 Pairs Girls', Womeh'B, and MensHoßiery. ' Travellers' Samples; a groat bargain; In ' great variety. (HO Dozen Coats's beat Sewing Cotton, white 1 and black, 200 yds, Is 3d doz., numbers 10 to I 21 only. . Nice lot Wool Goods, frcm 6d. ] Austrian Rugs, 6s 9d; worth 9s Bd. , Having an over-stook of Cheap Clothing, will, previous to Stocktaking, sell at about 20 per cent, discount. < White Calioo, 2Jd yd; Grey Calico, 2d. ' Crewdson'a Celebrated Calico, 4Jd yd; Is 3d by ' the dozen. t Large lot of Remnants, very cheap. I Good Coloured Moleskin, Is lid yd. > New Umbrellas, Fur Capes, Frillings, Ulsters. PATTERNS FREE BY POST. Freight Paid on Parpels over £2 In valuo. ) WILLIAM,R, BRIDGMAN, i 288 UI'PEB QUEEN-ST. J FACT.—We. served on the two first J . days of our Salvage Sale 5,088 customers. c i -Samuel Coombes and Co,, Canada Buildings,. *