COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, Ac, To-night. Opora House-" Uncle Zac," 8. Thoatro Royal—Concert, 8. Grafton Road Wesluyan Soiree, 0.30. V.M.0.A.-ROY J. S. Hill, " Common Thin^, 7 30 'i^dgo St. Andrew-Emergency Meeting, 7.15, Auckland Liberal Association, 7.30. Drill-shed-Auckland Volunteer Engineers, Goncmil Meeting, 8. St. David's Mutual Improvement Assooiation —Soiree, 7.31). Robson's Rooms-Old Blues, 7.30. Kden Lodgs.-Monthly Meeting, 7.30. Masonlo Hall-Provincial Grand Lodge of Now Zealand, 7.30.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Carbines & Taylor-Household Furniture. H. Samuel Cochrano-Fumlturo, otc, Criterion Hotel, -. G. W. Blnney-Applrs. etc., 12 Dowdon's Auction Mart-Prize Birds and Poultry, 11.

Mr R. Arthur-Salo of Salvago Stock, at 11 O'clock. B. Tonks and Co.—Fruit, otc, 11. Gabriel Lcwis-Enellsh Furniture. 11. Edward Lcydon-Furniture, &c, 11 a.m. G. W. Binney—Frnit. 12 noon. Richardson & Jackson-Fruit, &c, 10.30 a.m.

Chief Post office, Auckland.

Halls will closo as under :— This Day. For Rati Kati. Aongateto, Tauranga, Sec, per Kotuku, at 4 p.m For Thames, per Kotuku. at 4.30 P.m For Wbanfrarol Hcnrta, Pani», Waipu, Whon prnrel. Kamo. and Mangaptnl, per Glonelg or Waitaki atlp.ra. Per Tnrowera as follovt s: - For India. China. Japan. Mediteranean Forts, and Continent ot Europe, at 3 urn. For Russell. Kawakawa, Australian Colonies and United Kinedom. via Suez and Brlnilisi. or Naples (per Orler.t steamer), for letters. &0.. specially bo prepaid and ad dressed, at 4 p m. .... j For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 3p m. Late Utters for Sydney ond Melbourne only, at 4.20 p.m. United Kingdom mail will bo duo in London 14th September. Wednesday, July 29. For Coromandol. per Coromandel. at 11.30 o.m- For Now Plymouth and Southern ports, per Oroti, el 1 p.m. , , . For Grey mouth, via Manukau, per Herald, nt For i'namea por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. THURSDAY, 30th inst For Walwora, Te Kapa. and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m Per Rotomahana as follows:- , For Franco, Algeria, 3e»cholles, Cape ot Good Hope, ate. (per French packet from Melbourne), at 10 n.m. . For Gisborno, Napier, Soutnern ports, and Australian colonios. at 11a.m. For money ordere. registered lottors and newspapers, ct 10 a.m. Lato letters till 11.20 a.m , . _ ._ For LondoD. via Rio do Janoiro and Plymouth (from Wellington, per Rimutaki on August ~ per Rotomahana, at 11 am. Mall will bo due at Plymouth about September 13. For Tauranga, and OpoUki, por Clansman. at 5 n.m. , , , For Whltianga and Uppor Mill, por Argyle, at S p.m. (Signed) ROBT. KAYE, Acting Chief Postmaster. Chief Poat-offlce. Auckland. (

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATER

AOfiKl.'Ku-Tills ovening, 7.11; to-morrow morning, 7.28. _ _ . , _~,.___ manukau HBACB-This evening, 9.ol; to morrow morning, 19 8. .._,,_. Kaipaka Heaiw—This evening, 16.51; tomor row morning, 11.8.

Sunbet.—This evening—s;6i Sunrisr.—To-morrow morning—7.3; Moon's Aob.—Perigeo, 12th, Ipm.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENINOi Glonelg.a s., Johns'm, fiom Whangai'el Waitaki, a.s, Crawford, from Whonßorel Rowoaa, B s., Norbury, from Hokianga

TO-DAY. Rotomahana, s.s , Popham, from Sydney Lapwing, brigantine, Watts, from Rt_stu Eillan Donon, brigantine, Greenwood, from

Oamaru Saxon, schooner, Martin, from Russell Christina, schooner, Evansen. from Wbswzoroa

DEPARTURES.

LAST BVKmNU. Arawnto. s.s., Cromarty, for Fiji Clanßraau, as., Farquhar. lor Tauranga Aruylo, R.s , Amodco, for Morcury Bay Wellington, s.B , Stophonson, for Russell

STEAMER TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandol. to day 5 p.m. RotomahaDa- from 'I homes, to-morrow, 1 pun. ni.,«=™u,n froni'fauraDgu, to-morrow, early Jauot Nicool, from oimiu .._,. j B ] B „,i«. i.,i» 31 Waitaki, from Whangarei, this ovening Glonelg. from Whangarei, this ovening Kaikoura, from Plymouth; August 18 Suva, from Gisborno. Saturday [For projooted departures see sMpplng ad. vertiiiomunts and mall notices.]

IMPORTS.

Por Katherine, from London—loo cases nails. 50 caees glucose, 20 oases galvanised iron. 50 cases pickles, 1 case furniture.—T. H. Hall and Co.

Por Tarawera—3oo sacks bark, 15 oases baooni and hams.—T. H. Hall and Co.

Por Rotomßhana, from Sydney —470 caseß r, 'it, 50 cssos brandy, 21 cases ammonia. 553 w_. bonedust, 215 bags onions. 20 bags taplooa, 124_ bag*' Bn«or' 166 Ingots tin, 28 bogs maize. r>„. villa,* Donon, from Oimoru, 320 socks «_nr^7n_irk9-°'llmeal,4so socks bran, 40 sacks Sf» POtotoer 1,816 sacks oats, »5 blocks stono, 150 sao^a whoat.

DfWABDfI CoAtfrwiss!.- Ghoßt,from Fata, with 8 logs and 8 tons machinery. Outwabdb CoA^rwisE^-Mariner.fer Russell; Mono, for Toinm. Ths brig Vision left Ncveastls for Kaipara on 3olrl». a_, ... Captain Nearing rotarsod from Sydney by the Rotomahana to-day. The barque Norway andscbj onerßusto were Uerthed at Quoen-street Wharf 1""' morning. The schooner Three Cheer* V'f"* 1 at the Custome today for Thames in bally Bl- Tho brigantine Killan Donan an.lv«d from Oamsrutffls afternoon, after a Wdays P»wage. The B.s. Tarowera, which leaves for xVf1" 8* this evoning, takes a large number of cawvß- Tho s.B. Rowena arrived from Hokianga at U t. i vßsterdor. Passengers: Messrs G. Sellark. ?i?K™lie and a prißO .or nomed Hardiman. The RSwena has been tak« off the West Coost trade, and is to lay up here. Thß brieautiuo Lapwing arrived here this moSitaß w5h1,574 barrels oU, which sho loaded S^usmll, and which will form p_rt of her cargo for New Bedford. •Mnpin-B Henderson and Maofarlane have char tered SI barque Altoir,- to load at this port for London. .'.-._ ,» Frelahta ot Hamburg for Auckland, by sole, dfieofare quoted at 27b 6d and 10 per oent, poy- SSbtothe colony, and 27s 6d ondSperoen». pajahle at Hamburg. .-_._„ The schooner Cleopatra arrived at Lyttelton from Thames yesterday. Tbo briganfine Lookout left Sydney for this port on thel7th Inst, with 1.451 bogs bonedust. Th_ ss Herald arrived at Onehuega from Grovmouth last bight with a full cargo of coal. rllitX Savory, whose certificate has been mtSrned to him by tho Governor, now resumes ehoreo The Herald will leave for Greymouth again at 5 p.m. to-morrow. The brigantine Parnell left Melbourne to-day for Auckland, via Newcastle. The achooner Energy was expected to leave Dunedin for this port today. The brigantine Maria Virginia arrived at Sydney^rom Kaipara, 17 days out. on the 16th The baroue Alastor arrived at Lyttelton from IMb port yeaterdoy. Sho Balled on July 9. in with the barque Nauphante, which fSdWeUon onFrl ,aylast.andwhleh made Se fliter voyage with about three days to "rife ss. Arowoto left for Fiji, via Russell. mtlv last evening. Pacßengors:- Mrs Baker I&mlly, Mrsjlrle and family, Urn Page, tSaSSoIi Moss (2). Messrs Howard. Nioholson W .j. WWiad, h. W. Morris. Pago, and 9 in the steerage. The ss. Waltakf arrived from Whangarei last evening, witli the following passeneerMN X'damcs Fuller. Mathescn, Thorburn, jOMj FuUer. Moiod. Longlcy. Hornet, U emffH law jin, Whßelaw, French. BteeraJ%J_| Owen. Messrs Owen, Turner, DusHeld.lMgJ The b b. Glenelg. from Whangaral IaABH ing brought the following fijMaggH damos Smith, Roblnßon, Heape. Fi_»ffl«B Warn Heope, CaUett, Messrs Johnson, Htto?_ Simpson. CftirtwrlKht, Munroe, Patton, Mair, tee . Steo'. arid three steerage. The three-rdastad schooner Bustw, which srrivel from Hobart yesterday, ia a handsome oS5t of 305 tons register. She Was built by Her -Stfali Mr R. Ryfltogle. in America, in XS m and IH theFeforo jdmoßt a new vS Shefsavessolof great carrying capacity, being hlah-wooded. deep ond beamy. Sho has Seat sheer for a. Vessel of her olara, and # is ISirtly warred Her length is 129tt„ beam Silt, SSdKmt. Hermai'nmast IS7sft., wid mlzon most 76 U JShe 3 built of sprtbe American pine. ?ndhM great strength, while fier eabln on deck fs a rMlly handsome apartment The captain dMcrlbJsher oa a clipper, having goS * muoh as 11 knots out of her.

THE ROTOMAHANA.

Tho 8.3. Rotomahana arrived from Sydnoy at nto am. Possengers:—Mr. Mrs. and Miss B?ow^Colonll HaSltaic Captain Nearing, Dr. __C Purchas. Messrs MoCraoken, T.Lane, E. H. Sherwin, Josaph Moore. Jas. Maofarlone, R. T Houston, John Lyell. Jomes Lyell. L. A. Levy D Reld, O. T. Newton, and 8 steerage. The Rotomahana left the Company s wharf, Sydney, ot 6.20 p m on 23rd, ond cleared the Heads 7^30 d m. Passed the Three Kings at noon Smiußnuidfdthe. North Cape at 5 p.m.. SassedTlritiriatS a.m. on 28th, andlnriM iuoklond at 9.30 a.m. Experienced fresh northerly winds and variable weather until near the New Zealand coast: afterwards a. Strong north-easter, with high beam Bee and heavy rain to arrivol. We ore indebted to Mr Maokillop, purser, for Press parcels, &c

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

London. July 25,-Arrlvad nt Plymouth, yes-1 yoriay-ThoOrientSteamNavigaUon Company's j Austral, from Australia Capetown. July 25.-The Kaikouraleft tits morning for New Ztaland. Tauranga. thia day. - .Armed: Clansman, from Auokland, B.SO a.in. ... . Russell, this day .—Arrived, from Auckland: Wellington, 8.30 a.m.; Arawata, 9.10 a.m. ,:'-. Naw Plymouth, yesterday. — Arrived: I Hawea, from Onehunga, 8 p.m.; sailed, Hawea, Ifor Wellington, 9 p.m.

Births.

HASTBDT.-On July 26, at her residence. Gib raltar Crescent, Parnoll, the wife of K. Hastcdt of a son.

Death.

BOOTLAND. —At Siladen, Yorkshire. Mary Kllzo, wifo of W. Booiland, ond slator to W. Metcalfe, of this city ; aged 29 years. Dooply regrotted.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 28, 1885.

Fdr tho cause that lacks assistance, For tbo vrroag that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that wo can do,

Pressure on our Bpaoe compels us to hold ovt r leading matter.

Papers from Australia by tho Rotomahana to-day contain the proposed federal agree ment for mail services botweon London and the colonies of Victoria.New South Wales, and South Australia, at tho expiration of tho present contract with tho P. and O. Company. Tho proposal is for a weekly service, alternative tendors to be callod for a 29, 31, and 33 clay delivery to Adelaide

By tho English papers received this mail we notice that E. B. Gudgeon, Esq., of Grove Lane, Camborwell, youngest brother of Mr Thos. Wayth Gudgeon, of .this city, is tho Conservative candidate put forward to represent tho northern division of that borough at the approaching election.

Wakehom's confession to tho polico re specting tho brutal attack on his wife must have beon inspired to some extent by Dutch courago. Ho confoased to an inter rogator, aftor tho departure of Sorgoant Kioly to the scone of the occurrence, that he had drunk seven glasses of brandy on tho way down to the station. Wokehatn and his wife lived apart in Dunedin in 1879, and she was then employed aa cook in tho Robbie Burns Hotel.

The old Red Lion Hotel, which is now used as a boarding-house, had a narrow escapo from destruction by fire lust night. One of the lodgers was in his bedroom, when the candle set firo to the window cur tains, which were in close proximity to it, and a blaze wae the result. Tho flameß wero, however, spoedily extinguished.

Lewis Dare, who was tho accused in a rocont chargo of incendiarism in connection with tho Victoria-street fire, left for Sydnoy with his wife and family by tho mail steamer yesterday.

Dunedin City Council have resolved to oppose tho Charitable Aid Bill, and ono of the Councillors will interview tho mombers in Wellington on tho subjoct. Tho Council havo abandoned the idea of public abbatoirs.

A Maatorton shoemaker, named John Millet, attempted suicide yesterday by cutting his throat with a razor. He is pro gressing favourably.

The body of a boy named Charles Adams, son of one of the employes of tho Aratapu mill, was picked up yesterday in tho Ara tapu Creek. Thodeceasod had been missing sinco about a fortnight ago, when the creek was in flood.

Papers to hand to-day show that Clarence was not among tho starters for the Mel bourne Grand National Steeplechase won by Wymlet.

Seven members of the Hobson Volunteer Company attended at the Rifle Range this morning to complete tho match for the Ladies' Prize, but owing to tho dense fog obscuring the target the firing at 600 yards had to be still further postponed.

An analysis of the soup which led to the poisoning of the old people Scaramelli, at Wellington, showed that it contained arsenic. J. Mooro and Selina Moore, son in-law and daughter of tho Scaramollis, have therefore been served with informa tions charging them with attempted murder.

Lingard's Diorama of Scotland and tho Soudan War has closed a successful season at Dunedin, and proceeded to Oamaru.

It is intended to consider tho question of city finances, and review tho action of Crs. Burns and Morrison, at a meeting of tho Karangahapo ratepayers convened by Mr F. Joune for to-morrow night. Tho advertise ment states that ono object of tho meeting h to help Cr. Upton to redeem tho city from destruction.

Accompanying Mr W. J. Suitor's present nf fourteen volumes nf the " Conversation Lexicon " to the pooplo of Newmarket, was a letter, in which tho donor requests that the books should form the nuclous of a freo library, and should be kopt in tho reading room for reforenco aad perusal by tho publio freo of chargo. Mr Suitor says :"I trust the young pooplo especially will con sult them frequently, for they comprise a first-class work, and will materially assist in improving tho intellectual fncultios of those who stu3y thorn."

Tho New Zealand Accident Insurance Company yesterday declared an interim dividend of 3d for the half-year.

Tho members of St. Thomas's Mutual Improvement Association held thoir in augural meeting in Iho school-room last evening. An instructive opening address was delivered by the President, Rev. W. M, Dv Bieu. Original essays on " Charity" and " Sulky Tempors" were read, and read ings delivere&by Messrs Wilson, Laurence, arid Gee. The moeting closed at 930 p.m., and tho members dispersod after spending a vory pleasant evening. Those meetings aro held every Monday at 7.30 p.m.

The Green Leaf Company gavo a perform ance at the Foresters' Hall, Helensville, last ovening, every item of tho programme being well.rocoivod by a vory npprec'ative audience. They now proceed up tho Wai kato, where, undoubtedly, they will bo welcome, judging from the varied pro gramme which they produce nightly.

The Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company, In recognition of the importance of the New Zealand passenger trade as connected with London, announce through Messrs Cruickshank and Company, their Auckland, agents, that in future the rates of passage will be the same from New Zoaland ports to London as they are from Australia. This arrangement will doubt less prove a groat inducement for New Zealand visitors to patronise the Peninsular and Oriental boats, which take thoir departure at regular intervals from Sydney, and receive passengers booked at this port from the Union Company's regular traders.

Mr T. D. Blake, who represented the County of Waterford for 30 years in the Houso of Commons, is at present in Auck land on a brief visit. Mr Blake has been making a tour of the world since he resigned his seat. He proceeds South on Thursday to catch the direct steamer Rimutaka, and at present he ia staying at the Northern Club.

. The minstrel performance given in the Devonport Hall by the Southern Cross Variety Company was very poorly attended, and although the inducement scarcely ap peared to be sufficient, a programme of songs, dances, etc , was gone through.

The members of tho Methodist Mutual Improvement Society held their usual fort nightly meeting last evening, Mr P. G. Piatt in the chair. The ordinary businesi being disposed of, Mr Hemmingway road a paper on " The Advantages of Free Trado to Now Zealand," treating the subject in a masterly manner, and bringing forward very strong reasons in support of free tradn being established. Mr Cowley spokt) strongly in support of the defence of the protection system. A warm discussion fol lowed, in which all members took part. A paper on "Mind and Matter," by Mr Cowley, is announced for next meeting.

The regular fortnightly meeting of tho Sir Henry Havolock Band of Hope was held last evening in tho schoolroom, Alexandra-street. The Vice-President, Mr Goldie, occupied the chair, and there were a good number of members and friends present. A good programme, consisting of songs, readings, recitations, etc., was gone through with credit and much enjoyed by those present. This was especially the case in respect to the dialogue "Band of Hope Spectacles," which was capitally rendered by Misses Arnold, Seymour and E. Gillespie. Mr R. French (from Auck land Band of Hope Union) delivered an amusing and interesting address which was well received, Miss Levy gave a piano selection. A number of other friends con tributed songs, &c, and a very pleasant evening -was brought to a close with the Benediction.

Complaints have recently been made of the practice in vogue amongst a number of local fruiterers of keeping their shops open on Sunday evenings for the sale of fruit, cordials,' lollies, cigars, &c. The matter was placed in the hands of Sergeant Kiely, and as the result of his observa tions informations have been laid under the Police Offences Act against Esther Niocoll, fruiterer, Victoria-street, Margaret Reid, Hobsonrstreet, Samuel Tyzack, fruiterer, Welleeley-street; William Page, fruiterer, Queen-atreet Wharf, An infor mation has also been, laid against Edward Hunter, Swanson-stroet, for selling the '' Rationalist" in the streets last gupday,

The Talisman Licensed Holding, at Kar angahake, was yostorday afternoon formed into a company, with 40,000 shares at 10s each, nil paid up. The directors are : Messrs C. C. McMillan, It. K. Daviß, Thos Morrin, John Roid, C. B. Stone, and John McCombie.

We notico by advertisement in anothor column that Mr John Soppet has beon ap pointed sole agent for the sole of Messrs Dickenson and Burnett's celebrated Nga ruawahia pale alo, both in bulk and bottlo. Wo feel sure that the excellent quality of thia ale only wants a trial to be highly appreciated.

With regard to the question of increased shed accomodation at the Railway Wharf, The Works and Tariff Committee of the Harbour Board recommended that as tho portion of [tho Railway Wharf used as a coal depflt is not required fer shed ac comodation, the previous recommendation of tho Committeo bo adopted, viz., "That notico of termination of occupancy be given to the Kamo Colliory Company, and the leaso of the coal depot at tho railway wharf lor ono yoar bo sold at public auction."

An inquiry into the wreck of tho schooner Kriemhilda will be held beforo the Nautical Court to-morrow morning, commencing at 10.30 a.m.

On inquiry at tho Hospital this after noon, wo woro informed that tho woman Wakchain, who was so brutally assaulted by hor husband on Saturday, was in about tho samo condition as yostorday. There was no improvement.

The mombers of tho St. David's Presby terian Mutual Improvement Society will hold a concert and soiree in the school room this evening. The pregrammo is a very attractive one, including a short address by the President, Several gleos by tho church choir, songs, rocitations, refresh ments, and an inaugural poem by tho author of the "Poetry of Peasant Life,"

A varied concert will be given in the Parnoll Hall on the 3lst inst., for tho bono fit'of Fireman Hunter, who met with a serious accident a fow weeks sinco, and which will prevent him from following his employment for some time to come. Mrs Cottingham and frionds havo succeoded in forming an attractive programme for the event, and which promises songs and glees by tho Victoria Glee Club, a dramatic per formance, " Don't Judgo by Appearances," and a hornpipo by a genuine "salt," closing with a quadrille party.

At the meeting of the Auckland .Harbour Board, which was held this afternoon, tho Financo Committeo brought forward tho following recommendation re tho question of tho advisability of bringing a bill beforo Parliament with a viow to rais ing a loan to provide funds for increas ing tho wharfage accommodation, "That tho engineer be instructed to prepare and submit to this Committeo as soon as possi ble an estisoato for reclaiming Freeman's Bay, extending Railway Wharf, and Hob son-streot Wharf, construction of Quay street Wharf, and such othor accommoda tion as will not oxcoed a cost of £180,000," [flTho last two days have seen a very dull market, but today business is a little nioro brisk. Bank of Now Zealand are askod for at £21 10s, and Colonials at 42s (id, with few eollerj. Insurance stocks keop firm, but are dull of sale, holders asking higher rates. The mining markot is somewhat bottor. Manukaus havo beon placod at Is lid to 2s, and havo an upward tendency ; Cambria, aboutl2s; Imperial,6s, Karangahakestocks are quiet. Ivanhoe, 7a 6d; Crown, 4s 6d ; Scott, la 9d, Tho engineer who is to erect the LaMonto furnaces at tho Thames and Karangahake arrived to-day by the Rotoma hana, and proceeds to-morrow to the Thames in order to push tho work ac quickly as pos sible Tho La Monte Syndicate has been registered as a company under tho titlo of tho Now Zoaland Smelting Company Limitod.

Tho wrestling match for £50 aside, bo twoon Roany and Fagnn, resulted in a victory for tho formor. Roany won tho first two falls, tho third was doclared no fall, and Fagan won tho fourth and fifth. Tho last fall was disputed, but Roany was adjudged tho winnor. Anothor match will probably bo mado to satisfy Fagan. There was a large attendance, and about £15 was taken at tho doors.

Roy C. Worboys lectures to-morrow night on " Lights and Shades of London Life in Pitt nnd Vincent-street Church. Those who hoard, at tho Young Men's Christian

Association, tho only lecturo ho hoa given in Auckland will bo plonsed with another opportunity of hearing him. Having boen for eight years minister of the Metropolitan Methodist Freo Church, additional interest ia given to the Hubject, which will bo largely illustrated from his own oxporienco of London life. Tendors lor tho supply of scoria and broken motol to tho Parnell Borough have been recoived from Manning and Honwood, Casey and Lovott, R. McConnell, J. Mc- Lolland, J. and W. Brown, It. S. Lamb, and C. Großvenor nnd Co. Tho tenders havo been referred to a committeo.

Already 355 householdorß of Parnoll havo availed themselves of the borough water supply, and the return is about £100 por annum. Anothor "freak of nature" arrived here by the Rotomahana this morning in the shopo of a fivo leggod bull, which is in tondod for exhibition. Tho fifth log has grown from the right shoulder of the animal. It is woll formed, but much smaller thnn the other four, and does not touch the ground,

The fifty mile walking match betwoen Hancock and Scott ovontuated at Dunedin yesterday, and was won by Hancock. Tho time was eight hours eight minutes.

Mr Deal's prizo poultry and canaries will be sold by auction to morrow at Dowdon's Auction Mart by Mr O. A. Steven.

To tho Editor : Sir, —Allow mo space in your valuable columns to mako a few remarks in roferenco te tho unemployed. As a casual obsorvor, I am in a position to express my impartial opinion on tho matter from Ihe orderly oonduct of the unomployod at the foot of Greystreot on Thursday morning ; and, as the press has truthfully termed thorn, they are not a class of peoplo who go about unemployed, and who would feel offended if work wos found thorn. Now, sir, for my opinion It behoves evory employer of labour, overy morchant, trades man, and evory wtrrkine man in employ, to rendor what aid is in thoir power to alloviato the existing depression, if prospority bo tho grand pass-word of overy man in our grand young prosperous city.—Yours respectfully, Casual Obsbrver, .

Mr Robert Evans, of Bedford-street, Parnell Rise, writes : " On Saturday night late, or on Sunday morning early, somo evil-disposed person or persons got over my fence and broke a wheelbarrow, valued at one pound, and trampled down somo young plants besides. Thia is not the first time I have been annoyed, for when I have any §ood flowers in bloom someone steals them, ome time ago the gato was taken away from my premises and thrown into Mr Hodg son's yard. I have aslo hod my glass broken several times in the frames."

Consul Griffin appears to bo making his mark in Sydney. The papers of that place teem with his consular reports and articles commenting favourably upon them. To show tho oatoom in which our respected formor townsman is held in Sydney, it may bo mentioned that nearly all tho leading New South Wales politicians woro presont at the recent 4th of July banquet, while tho list of callers at the United States Consulate during the day occupied half a column in tho "Sydney Morning Herald."

The following are the brief oducational statistics of the Auckland provincial dis trict for tho quarter ending Juno 30th ult: — Numbor of schools open, 229; teachers, male 211, female 371; total, 582. Sowing teachers, 41, Number on roll, boys 10,249, girls 9,677; total, 19,926. Average attend ance, boys 8,263, girls 7,646; total, 15,909.

From tbo report submitted at the annual meeting of the Waikato Cheese and Bacon Factory, we learn that there is a deficiency on the year's operations of £222 16s 3d. This lobs is chiefly attributable to tbo fact that there is a difference between the num ber of gallons of milk supplied and pounds of cheese produced of some 7,4471b5, which seems to indicate that a gallon of milk will not make a pound of ripe cheese. Last year there was a difference, in consequence of which the directors decided to take 10". bs oi milk to the gallon instead of lOlbs but owing to the milk not being so rich in quality as it was last season, the figures before us show that it has taken lOlbs. lOozs. Another year it might take far less, but in consequence of this uncer tainty, the directors have decided to lower the price of milk to 3Jd per gallon. Had they been paying that price thiß past season, it is believed the |d per gallon on the amount thoy have paid for would have made a difference of £235 15s 6d, and in terest saved on same about £23, thus giving a profit balance of £35 instead of a loss of £222 odd. Pigs : This branch has returned about 38 per cent, profit. Butter: This product has returned about 30 per cent, profit. .

We would remind those interested of the

»-r :i ■ !•■ Ik Jcllvered by the Rpv. J. S. Hill in ti.o lecture hall of the Y,M.C. A this evening at 7.30. Theßuhject, "Homely Talks on Common Things," will contain mqoh to instruct and interest,

MR MACKELVIE'S BEQUEST.

Monoy Not Available for Municipal Art Gallery.

By the English moil, which arrived yeater. d iy, Dr. Campbell recoived a copy of tho will of the late J. T. Mackelvie, and some unexpected disclosures aro the result. It I was drawn up and signed so long ago as December, 1877, and by it the testator, after making provision for certain privato bequests, leaves the balance j of his estate in trust to Messrs J. L. Camp bell, D. L. Murdoch, Albin Martin, and Thomas Rusßell for the orection, artistic equipment, and maintenance of an Art ( Gallery in Auckland. Tho amount of this . bequost is ostimated at from £40,000 to £50,000. The will prescribes that a piece i of land in a good situation is to be pur chased, and a building erected upon it to ] contain all tho art treasures already presented to the citizens of Auckland, as well as thoso bequeathed at his death, nnd thoso to bo thenceforward purchiißod by his trustees. This aito and building are together not to cost more than £10,000. So far as tho question of sito is concerned, the testator takes the opportunity to stato his proforenco for a part of tho Government Houso Grounds, if porpotuity of possession could bo obtained. As for the rosiduary balance of the bequest, after sums of £2,000 and £1,000 respectively have been invested for the purpose of paying tho sorvicos of a caretaker, and for insuranco anci repairs, it is to be oxponded as tho trustees may sco fit in tho acquisition _of pictures or works of antiquo art with which to auguiont the Mackolvie collection already in the building. In short, tho deceased gentleman has mado every provision for an onduring monument in the form of a Freo Public Museum of Art that shall exist in Auokland as long as it has a population, and that shall be open to all and sundry weok-days and Sundays alike. Of course aftor this explanation of tho terms of the will it will be at once under stood that it is utterly boyond the power of the trustoes to hand ovor tho Mackelvie collection and the control of the bequest to either Institute or City Council. Neither can thoy accept tho Art Gallery for_ which tlio latter body havo mado provision in the building that they are even now roaring in Wollosloy-street. It is to bo distinct ively a Mackelvie Art Gallery, and the genoral public—not merely ratepayers—are to bo its owners. Consequently, aa Auck land cannot possibly need iwo art galleries, tho City Council will havo to reconsider their intentions in good timo. Although on the first blush of tho thing it seems matter for regret that the money did not como direct to tho City Council in view of tho provision they havo.made for an Art Gallery, yet a little reflection will lead one to applaud tho testator's wisdom. Thoro ia no doubt that he had given the matter long and caroful consideration, and most peoplo will come to his obvious conclusion that it was better to consign the control of a trust, such as he designed, to men directly intoroetod in art rather than to subjoct it to tho hazards of administration by mon who would be chosen without regard to artistic qualification or taste. At any rato, the rare munificonco of tho gift is in no way lessoned by tho directions which havo been given for its mode of presentation. Mr Mackelvio has purchased immortality for his name and momory. Wo understand that tho executors in Eng land will gradually roaliso tho ostato, but that tho trustoes have been informed that it is improbable that any remittance can bo made to them within tho next twelvo months. Now that tho City Council aro likoly to ; have a considerable amount of space in the projected Free Library mado available for othor purposes! than those contemplated, it may vory oppositely bo suggested to them that they should tako up ■ with greater ardour the proposal to ostab i lish a lending branch. This must inevitably 1 como in duo courso, and it will undoubtedly call for oxtra space. That reserved for the Art Gallery, and now not froo, will anawor tho purpose admirably. Wo therefore | commend tho suggestion to the notico of i the city fathors.

DEFECTIONS FROM THE GOVERNMENT.

Mr Ormond's Lottor of Withdrawal.

(UY TELEGRAPH.— PARLIAMENTARY

REI'ORTER.)

Wellington, this day. I WIRED you lirst thing yesterday morning that Mr Ormond had thrown in his lot with tho Middle Party, and that ho would announce his withdrawal from tho Govern ment to tho first Minister ho met. In tho course of tho afternoon tho member for Napifcr, wrote to tho Premier stating that ho had felt dissatisfied with several of the Government moasures introduced this session, but ho still wished to bo a member of the party, until tho East and West Coast und Nolson Railway proposals wore brought down, owing to tho nature of which ho could not possibly longer continue his support Tho Premier replied regret ting the decision Mr Ormond had como to, but hoped it would not mako any diflbronco in their personal relations. Nor wus Mr Ormond's dofoction only loss to tho Govornmont party. Yesterday Mr Sutlor wrote to Mr Stout, stating he could no longor continuo to support tho Govornmont in consequence of tne Ba6t and West Coast Railway proposals. Tho Premior ropliod that thoro would probably bo oonßidorablo modifications in those pro posals that would no doubt meet Mr Suttor's objections.

ACTION AGAINST THE TRAM WAY COMPANY.

At tho District Court to-day tho case was called —J. A. Davis v. Auckland City Tramway Com pa»y.—Mr Thoo. Coopor, listructed by Mr Cave, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Button for tho dofondant Company.—This was an aotion to recover £37 damagos for injuries alleged to havo boon l-oieived in oonsoquouco of works bo longing to the Company being left at night in an un protected sUtf.—John Antonio tavis. agont and doaler, deposed that on tho Bth Juno last ho was a passenger by tho tram-car betwoen 6 and 0 o'clock. Ho wsb riding up from town. Tho night wsb oold and dark. He usually got off at tho corner ot Berosford-streot, but the car did not slop until oppoalto Garrett'. tho butohoif, Karangahapo Koad. In getting off tho car hs fell into a hole, his bresst striking tho ground. The conductor and driver toon pickod him up, as ho was In Buch a position that ho could not get up. Witness thon examined tlio Jlaco whoro ho had fallen. Ho found it to bo a tronoh totally unprotected from tho lino upon which tho car was running. There was a light at each end of tho works, and tho accident ocourred about midway betwoen the two. The • lights woro about 10 foot away from tho apct. When thoy picked him up ho said that he was not much hurt. Ho wont to work noxt morn ing, but was compellod to return home, owing to IntenßO pain In tho log. He was at Inst com pelled to tako to his bod, and send for Dr. Tounant. Ha remained in bed until the 25th of June boforo ho could put his foot to tho ground, but It was tho 6th of July beforo ho could attond to hia bueineßß, Dr. Tonnant'a bill araountod to £10. Ho had also lost more than a month's time, bosldes in cidental expenses. — By Mr Button: Ho did not got off the car and mako a few stops bofore ho fell into tho tronoh. Wos euro that it was not protoctod.—Thomaß Good dopoaod that on tho Bth of June he was conduoior of tho tram car upon whloh the plaintiff was a passenger, Mr Davis got out In Karangahapo Road. As witness rang tho boll to start ag iln, the driver Bhoutod out " Hold on, there's a man down who has hurt himself." witnosa got off the oar and aesistod tho driver to lift plaintiff from the ground. There was a hole in which tho " tio rod " was to be plaoed. Could not say if that was covorod. Davis was lying two or three foetawoy. When the carstopped, witnessstood bo aa to prevont tho paßsengore from getting out at that end of the car. He did thia In order to prevent them hurting themselves. —By Mr Button: Thoro woro somo boards there, but ho thought it eater for tho passongora to got out at tho other ond Of the car. — Dr. Charles K. Tsnnont doposed ihntheoonimenoed attending tho plaintiff on tho 10th Juno. Mr Davis was Buffering from a largo wound on tho log He was unable to use his feot until the Bth of July. Tho wound waß a sorious ono, causing groat pain.—Thii closed tho caße for plaintiff.— John Harrison, engineer, deposed that he had drawn out the plan. (Produced). It wee a oorreot one.—James Laneaford, Clerk of Works to tho Company, dopoaod ho was in charge of the works on tho night In quoation. He 8a won 21 foct of the siding tho rails laid, and tho trenches filled in, ao that no accident could havo ocourred on that portion. Tho general instructions were that all places mußt bo protected. — Jameß Casaidv, Overaeer of Worke to tho Tramway Company, deposed: The plan produced was quite correct. It waa his duty to see that tho protection was ereoted along the trenches, and that there were proper lights. He put it up himsolf on tho night in question. The fence wos about two feet high, and wont completely round the tronohea. He placed lights at either end—James Malcolm, assistant manager of the Tramway Company, deposed that the step of the care projected 10J inohes from the rail.—Arthur Graham deposed he was the driver of the car en tho night in ques tion Ho did not notice Mr Davia get off tho car 'but saw him afterwards lying about six feet away Witness got down to assist him, and was compelled to Btep about two feat over a fonco bifore ho could reaoh him. The man said ho waa all right. Thiß closed the defence. '.

CABLEGRAMS.

(reoter's TELEGRAMS . Received July 28,12.45 p.m. Another New Guinea Expedition. Sydney, this day.-A further expedition to New Guinea is projected, the object being commercial, not scientific. Arrived thia morning: Hauroto, from Wellington. Sailed last night: Tekapo, for Wellington. Sugar Market. Adelaide, July 27.-Ireland, Fraßor, and Co.'s Mauritius commorcial circular to hand, per s.s. Oceanic, states that holders are firm, although thero is little doing in the sugar market, and prices are only nominal. Mauritius Sugar Marlsot. Adelaide, July 27.—Messrs Ireland, Fraßor, and Co., of Mauritius, in their com mercial circular to hand per s.s. Oceanic, atato that holders of sugar aro firm, although there is little doing in tho sugar market, and prices aro only nominal. Another Crlelcet Team tor England. Melbourne, July 27.—A communication has been received by the Secretary of the Melbourno Cricket Club from a number of tho principal English cricketers, in which tho Melbourno Club is invited to send a team to England next year.

THE CHOLERA IN SPAIN.

A Thousand Deaths Daily,

(by electric teIeorAm—COI'YRIOIIT.)

[renter's telegram.]

Madrid, July 27. The cholera epidemic is assuming an alarm injr character. Upwards of a thousand deaths are now occurring daily.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL SERVICE.

(n y telegram. —parliamentary RE. ORTER.)

Wellington, this day. The Auckland laombers condemn tho hold ing over of tho confirmation of the 'Frisco Bervico resolution till Friday as an attempt to coerce them into voting for tho East and Woet Coast railway. There is no fear of the Auckland men budging an inch. They will oppose tho job shoulder to shouldor.

Dunedin, this day.

The following resolution on this subject was passed by tlio Chamber of Commorco :— " That it doos not appear desirable to put an ond to tho 'Frisco sorvico, but in tho opinion of this Chamber, the prico proposed to bo paid is too high, and ought to bo re duced to mail matter only. Also that the contract should not be for a longor term than 3 yeais, and further that tho Chamber expresses its strong disapproval of tho pro hibited postage, via Brindisi, established by the Government." Tho Promlor'B Boply. In acknowloding to tho Dunedin Chambor of Commorco their resolution, the Premier ropliod that as to tho San Francisco service tho House, in Committee, had passed a resolution on Friday, and woro the Cham ber's desiro given effect to, I doubt if there would be any San Francisco service. As to the resolution regarding tho East and West Coast and Nolson Railways, unless tho Chamber is to be transformed into a political society, I doubt if such questions camo within its sphere, and if it desires to acquit itself of political bias in the futuro, it will wait for tho Government proposals bofore proceeding to condomn what it beliovcs thoy aro.

THE BURGLAR DUNN.

Extraordinary Statement by tho Prisonor.

The following conoludcd tho ovidenco In tho chargo against Jamoa Dunn for breaking nnd outorinK tho Oxford llotol on tho 19th Inst., and stealing tho sum of _2 therefrom, tho proporty of Alfred Georgo Fullong.-Goorgo Akors, re siding in Hardingestroot, contractor, doposod to being awakonod on the morning of Iho burg lary by anols oin tbo atroot. Looked out of his bedroom window, and saw two men struggling under tho bar wludoto. Doth woro on the ground. Tho struggle wsb vory eovere. He went downstulra. Hoard Constablo Herbert soy "You aro a burglar; you.havo robbod that houso." Mrs Akors brought his boots, and ho wont to tho constable'a assistance.— By prisoner: Did hear you chargo Constable Herbert wilh wanting you to commit a robbory. Ho said you had done lu—Georgo Honry Kvana, liair-droasor, deposed thai on tho 18th instant he had a cleaver in his waslrhouw. Tho noxt day it was gone. Tho cleaver produced wus bis proporty. Tho prisoner was a Btranger to him. —Constable Herbert doposed that ho was on duty on the night of the 18th. Haw tho prisoner In liobson-Btroot botweon 11 and 12 o'clock. Ho was In company with a drunken man and an aeaociate. Watched hlni about. At 1 a.m.' caw him meet another man, and they went together as far oa NelßOn - stroot. Loat sight of tbem in Viotoi ia-streoU Took off his shooa and wont down tho left - hand Bldo of tho Btroot. Kntorod a right-of-way nearly opposite tho hotol. Watchod for 20 minuted, Baw a light glimmor in tho bar df tho Oxford Hotel, and suddenly disappear. Prcsontly saw It again. Hurriod across—handcuffs In ono hand, and shoes in tho other. Saw a man against iho bar window in Hardingo-streot. Tho man darted across tho street, and ran towards Frooman's Bay. Tho window was raieod up 2 foot from tho bottom.- Saw tho prisoner Dunn inßldo with, the cleavor lv his hand. Dunn, seeing him, mado a dart at him with tho cleaver. Ho caught it, and throw it behind him. A sovoro otrug.li ensued. Prisoner was barefooted. Toak him into tho hotol, and handcuffed him In tho passage. On searching him found a largo table knifo in his pocket. Found £119s 3d upon him. Prisoner had boon staying at tho Star Boardlng-houso. next to Mr Bvans's. in Albort-street. This wsb the case for tho prosecution. Dunn's Statement. At tho olose of the evidenoe Dunn was asked if ho had any statement to make. He replied, "Yes, I have a good deal to say," and pointing to Constable Herbert, said he was not guilty of that, but that man wa- the guilty party, and it was a got-up plot for getting him (Dunn) into the hands of the polico, and gaining popularity. —The Bench cautioned him not to mako a charge.—Dunn thon continued: I saw tho con stable and anothor man at the corner of Hobson-streot. Did not know Constable Herbert then. I know him now. Ho took mo aud the other man to the Hobson Hotel. Knocked, and obtained entrance for all three. Ho treated mo to two long beers, and had a soda hitiisolf. The glasses wore refilled at his exponso. Herbert wont into tho passage to the roar. Ho had no great-coat on when ho wont out, but whon ho returnod he had one on, and nudging mo said ho had "mod" it in the pas sago, (in reply to tho Bench, prisoner explained that was a thief's slang for Bleollng v coat ] We loft the hotol, and went down Victoria-street, where the constable mot another man, aucUifter having a conversation with him, he gavo him the coat. Herbert then returnod to mo and offered me 5s ot 10a he had roceived for the coat. I refused tho money for sharing tho coat.— Tho Bench; What timo was thia? Pri soner: Half-past eleven. Went to tho City Hotel; had drinks thoro; wo woro served by the landlady. Herbert then induced me to go with him to tho Freeman's Hotol, bat' could not got admittance at either the doors or at a wukot gato, at which a man and a young lady woro standing, who told ua that wo could not get admittance. Wo then retraced our stops up Victoria-street, and when opposite the Oxford Hotel, Herbert oaid, " There's a good thing on thero, but its too oarly yot." (Laughter.) Herbert then took mo down a right of-way oppoalto. and producing a key from Mb pocket openod tho door of a cottago. No light was struck, but ho put mo asloep on tho sofa. Bofore doing so, he sat boßido mo, tolling mo of a good many clover things he had done in Mel bourno. 1 became sleepy. Herbert left mo, and said he would return at the proper time to awaken mo. Ho roturned about the timo shown in the evidenoe, and took me across to the Oxford Hotel, aud, putting hia lin gers under tho window, showed mo how oaaily it was to got in. Ho urged mo to go in, but I rofused. Herbert then pulled off his Bhooo, and wont in through tho window himself, oautionlng mo to keop watch outside, and cough if unyoce camo. Beforo going in, Herbert removod my ahocß and hid them with his own. I sat on tho doorstop until Horbort roturnod with a bundle of money in a handkerchief, which ho offered to mo, but I refuted to tako it. I inquirod of Horbort it he had any grog, but Horbert roplied that he had none, saying, '.'if you want grog, you will have to go for it yourßelf." Horbert thon roturned and commenced the murderous assault upon mo with a chopper, and I remem bered nothing further of the affair until I was dragged into the hotol. That was the ond of my acquaintancowith that man—ConatableHerber. (Laughter.)-The priaoner delivered hia state ment with the utmost sangfroid.— He waa fully committed to take his trial at tho next sessions of tho Supreme Court.

THE ROTORUA RAILWAY.

Nat-yes Stopjho Work. (BY TELE,»U P H^VN_CORRESPONDENT.) Hamilton, this day. A correspondent at Morrinsville writes to the "Times "that tho Ngatihana have ex. pressed their determination to pievont Mr D. Fallon from going on with tho permanent wav of the Kotorua railway. It seems that Tho line rons through a native reserve at Waitoa, for which the natives claim com penXoo, and which, thoj' say, was pro mised thorn by tho Engineers. About 100 ™ro said to have gathered to give practica effect to their protest, and with the aid of bullock tearaa they are now building a bar ricade across the lino.

THE POISONING CASE

Death, of Mrs Bailey.

The Parnell poisoning cobo has had a most unfortunatotormination. It was considered yesterday afternoon that Mrs Bailey was out of dangor, but during the night she grow worse and died about 7 o'clock this morning. The facts were reported to Dr. Philson, Coroner, who will hold an inquest to morrow. It will bo remembered that the woman drank the carbolic acid on Saturday night while under the influence of liquor, and during the absence of her husband from the house. ___________________

TRADE WITH GERMANY.

Direct Line of Sailing Vessels for Auckland.

Messrs Skeonkr, Lanogdtii, and Co., an enterprising mercantile firm, with business premises at Firth's Bond, Albert-street, have been appointed Auckland agents for a direct line of sailing vessels between Ham burg and this port. The first vessel is the barque Lovuka, an iron vessel of 630 tons, which left Hamburg on Juno 15th. She brings an assorted cargo of Austrian and German goods, such as bentwood furniture, hardware, china, glassware, cement, matches, lngor beer, wines, seeds, &c, all of which are expected to find a good market at this port. Tho present arrangement is that the vossols, upon discharge of their inward cargoes, shall proceed to the Islands and there load copra for Home. Later on, however, it is probable that they will be ablo to load here for London and other ports with gum, wool, and other of our principal exports. Tho Lovuka may be ex pected to arrive here about the end of Soptera ber.

AUCKLAND COURSING CLUB MEETING.

The contest for the Puppy Stakes, under the auspices of tho Auckland Coursing Club, takes placo at Plumpton ParK, Papa, toitoi, to-morrow, and it promises to be productive of a first-class day's amusement, A doal of intorest is being taken in the result, nnd tho various dogs engaged have beon in active training for some time past. The draw takes placo at the club-room tonight, at 8 o'clock, and the dogs are requested to bo in the slips on arrival of the special train, which is fixed to leave the Auckland Railway Station at 10.20 a.m. sharp. The train will pick up passengers at intermediate stations, and return tickets will bo iseuod at Saturday's rates.

"UNCLE ZAC" AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

"Uncle Zao" wob repeated last evening at tho Opera Houso, to a good audience. As on tho previous ovening, tho audience were kept in roars of laughter at tho drolleries of Undo Zac, and watched with breathless interest the thrilling sccno at tho Silver Lake. Mr Hubert's name was inadvertently substituted for that of Mr Frank Harcourt in our notico of tho latter, excellent delineation of tho Italian hotelkeepor. Several times during tho evening the com pany wero called beforo tho curtain and applauded. This amusing drama will be again repoated this evening. It will be withdrawn in a fow days to mako way for another spectacular drama of absorbing intortist, entitled, "Queen's Evidence," which is now in course of rohearsal.

TELEGRAMS.

Te Aroiia, this day.—Throo new claims wero pegged out on Saturday and registered yesterday at tho Te Aroha side of the hill, near the township, for silver specimens, as thero are indications of silvor very similar in appearance to tho Woodstock specimens forwarded for assay. It is intended to take out and test a parcel shortly for treat ment.

Blenheim, this day. — Iwenty-five Blenheim carpenters aro on strike against two employers who refuse to reduce the weekly hours from forty-eight to forty-six by giving two hours on Saturday afternoon, | The men on strike will bo supported by the < Trade Society, which has a branch in Blenheim. Carpenters' fJtriko Ended. Employers h.uo concedel two hours—at any rate for the present—and the carpen ters' striko is ended.

WANoANUi.yesterday.—Edward Churton, an old resident here, died on Saturday night. He was Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and had been Mayor and held a number of responsible positions. He was resident here since 1862.

There was a stormy meeting of tho Hospital Committee, in reference to the exchange of sites for tho new building, in connection with which two libel actions aro already pending. The Committee refused to agree to the substitution of another site for the one previously granted.

Wellington, this day.—At" the R.M. Court to-day, Joseph and Titina Moore, charged attempting to poison Mr and Mrs Scaramolli, were remanded until August.

Christchurch, this day,—Archdeacon Dudley, who is staying with his father for a few days, returns to Auck land on Thursday. On Sunday morning he preached at the Cathedral.

There was a severe shock of earthquake shortly before Bon Sunday night. Ser vice was proceeding in the ohurches, and the congregations were considerably alarmed. At the Cathedral, some 300 peoplo immediately made for the doors, attf tho sermon, which had just been coni menced by Archdeacon Dudley's father, was concluded, and in about seven minutes the congregation dispersed. The shock was very heavy. St. John's roof creaked alarmingly, and portions of tho piaster foil from the sides. Two ladies were carried out fainting. It is stated that the organist, who was just commencing tho last hymn, loft his soat, and for a fow seconds the whole congregation was frightened. Re ports from Riccarton and other districts state the shock was ono of tho heaviest ever known, but no damage is roported. Christchurch, yesterday.—At the in quest of the lato Mrs Hannah Cox, it nppoared thut death had resulted from apoplexy.

Asiiburton, this day.—A smart shock of earthquake was felt hero at a quarter to 8 on Sunday night. A petition favourable to the West Coast Railway proposals has received 400 signa tures of the leading merchants and ogricul tural mon here.

Dunedin, yesterday.-JohnMcCallaghan, 25 years, was thrown from his horso while riding over the Tussocks, near Cambrians, and died a few hours afterwards.

MINING NEWS.

Thames, this day. Smile or Fortune (Owharoa).—A payable return of 58Joza. gold is to hand as a result of ten days' crushing operations.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

♦— ■ SKg (BY OUR . PECIAL KEPORTKR),. Wellington, this day. Some big words passed between Mr Larnach Minister for Mines, and Mr Wakefield * : Saturday evening. The former was i n th lavatory of the Parliamentary Buildla when Selwyn's choice addressed him familiarly. Mr Larnach replied fiercely 1 stating that any person who could write of il hia Queen as "Mother Vie," and Bland many of his fellow representatives in the House, wanted "a damnod good hor whipping," and would assuredly __?£. sooner or later. Mr Wakefield, thlnl ing discretion the better part of valon vouchsafed but a slight reply, and nniotf' retreated. I offer the following ««? ' likely cause as leading to this exciianeeinf H compliments. After Mr Larnach had com ploted reading his Mines StatementT»^ Friday night, Mr Wakefield was thefiL2 : congratulate him on its ability, and aakeri - to be favoured with an early copy of it Next night thore appeared in the "¥tJi_>> ': ' of which Mr Wakefield is editor, a stineino article poking fun at tho " Comical MinL.! ■ of C-oldfields." The two membersirZ shortly afterwards, with the result I w stated. ÜBV9 .- Some urgent Government measures m«v ■ bo taken to-night, including the VuhlL Works Amendment Bill (Hon. Rlchard«_r_ which will deal with land to be taken far purposes of fortification. | I A few days ago, Sir George Grey m oTed 1 that a return be laid on the table of all tho correspondence that had passed b«! ' tween the Government and Sir Geonwi Whitmore relative to his appointment to the command of the colonial force* The return presented to-day compiUed the solitary word "nil." It seems etrangeoa the face of it that so important an appoint ment should have been made without an? correspondence passing between the con. tracting parties. '. : Another return shows that the Hinemoa' ' was employed on 165 days during the financial year. . . 1 The Minister for Marine laid on the table correspondence with the Imperial authorities respecting the expediency o_ amending the Shipping and Seamen's AotS 1877, so as to make it correspond with tit Imperial Merchant Shipping Act In his final letter HJarl Derby write. to tho Premier: " You will be good enough,' to suggest to your Minieters for their co..' sideiation the expediency of amendffie th. colonial law so aa tomake it correspond with : 1 the Imperial Merchant Shipping Aot, or i_ they should think it desirable to retain the, provision making the confirmation of the. Government neceßsary for the cancellatiga or suspension of colonial certificates t» amend the law as to make clear that section -245 of the New Zealand Shipping and Be*. men Act of 1877 does not apply to Imperial certificates.": A measure has been iatro. ducod in Parliament by Hon. Mr Larnach" nmonding our Act in the direction indi cated. Mr Seddon is telling a good joke that he. I mado yesterday at the expense of Mr Dargaville. Let me tell it "in (h, .:.' irrepressible Dick's own words t ■■:-'■■ Bitting with Dargaville in the lobby, when some one passing says, 'I suppose you're getting a lesson in mining}' %» > says I, 'I am getting a lesson in under, • mining.'" Mr Ormond approves of Mr Mow'i retrenchment proposals, and will support them. In fact, Mr Mobs desires thatM- Ormond should move the resolutions instead of himself. Mr Moss gave notice last night of the Newmarket Kesorves Bill, the object .of ' which is to hand over certain reserves to Nev_narket Corporation.

LOAN FOR HARBOUR WORKS.

Half-million Loan Proposed, The financo and Legal Committee of tit Harbour Board recommended, at theme*;; ing this afternoon, witk regard to th) above matter, that a bill be proposed v soon as possible and introduced to Parlia. Mont, now in session, authorising Un Board to raise a loan of £500,000, the low of 1874 ;to bo considered as the first una and the loan of 1882 as the secooj. issue under the authority of the bill. Tlwt - tho balance of the bill be available for mnkl ' as por schedule. That the interost paysbli shall be 5 per cent. ; terms of repayment, 50 yearß. That provision be made in such.. bill for the conversion from time to tima, v may bo considered advisable, of tt*: •-: debentures issued under the Ac* ol "_H 1874 bearing interest at 6 per cent, into I debentures issued under the authority of this Act bearing 5 per oeat. interest, and that tho consideration of schedule ol works be deferred pending receipt of sound- | ings, i.e., to be submitted by the Engl-. . I eer, . '■ ■ | ■"■ - " ■—' ' ■ ' I

THEATRE ROYAL.

Rita and Budeliff, | These celebrated artistes gave the initial concert of a brief season last night in th* I Theatre Royal, and fully conSnrsri tW: j anticipations raised by precedent report, The performance was opened with a piw. 1 forto solo, " Recollections of Ireland' 1 (Moschelo3), by Mr George Clutsam,ac.«* 1 young graduate of the Royal Academy.d I Music, whose family is well and deservedly'; I known in Dunedin. He played tv . 1 selection with easo and grace, and the simultaneous interpretation of tin separate airs in one part of it bad a pleasing effect. Mr Walter Grantham,. J " billea " as a. boss but really a bariteoe, j sang "The Silent March," with good ex-;:. pression, and immediately afterward- • burst of applause signalised the adreniof the llautist. His first contribution was as ornate arrangement by his predecessor adj. instrnotor, Richardson, of the wellknoOT Scottish air "There is Nae Luck,"and long ! ere it waa finished, the audience moat hare,:':.". felt that rumour had been unable to. exaggerate the talent and skill of tin.; J musician. At one time he held his audi- 1 enco entranced with pleasure by the meW- I fluous liquidity and softness of his mM 1 and at another astonished them by the 1 sparkling brilliancy of his instrumentation. I A pretty opening led up by a succession « 1 shakes to the tune proper, and from itthW/vlt; ensued a series of florid variations, in ?!*».■'.■; \W. tho air was wedded so artfully to a rip- X pling, tremulous accompaniment that lie gl| listoner might easily feign the illusion that ". ■ it wasaduetratherthanasolo. TheresotiiWJ Ml of the reed were displayod to their fidlw 1 advantage, and it was effected too TO" ■; apparent ease, the performer's very attitow f:; being significant of conscious P°wer,_jSf 91 course the audience were transported mtt |:;;.j delight, and "Rule Britannia,""'"1' |>| wealth of rich embellishment in the form « II variations, was given by way of responw. Jj|< Mr Radcliff pertormod se-eral other Boloa n ft! ■ the conrse ot the evening, but ah «fl» «*J |, omnes. He executed "Auld Robin QtVt' m\ upon the bass flute—a novelty to AucklMJ : p;j —and the rich, full, and mellow notes« ,||H the instrument,produced as they were wi»: Kj perfect accuracy of intonation and thoW#: fe.j evenness of quality, had an exqujajW/ H pathotic effect. As an encore piece "Hwß jp;| Sweot Home," with accompanying WW '■*] tiona, was discoursed con amort. ** ■'"','lp!J verting to the concert flute, Mr EadoM »: noxt performed a capital ananfpttj'' p'; by himself of that cosmopolitan air. J" Wt& "Carnival de Venice," and once mow »!-:.■■•■ popular enthusiasm expressed ""JiJl exigent demand for " more." Mr Rm™° j^ complied by giving an arrangement of' *DJ ME Minstrel Boy" and "St. Patrick's Wf. ;■ Madame Rita made herdcbulm "^^ -'; ■m that Came in Spring," a song of W*™* mst.\ character, composed expressly for net w ■.;■; Sir Julius Benedict; and with ft*l * r at once established herself U.. M ■•' primo favourite. She has » "fj H soprano voice of considerable range "JJ.. ■ flexibility that at once proclaim" £■-;-■ trained and cultured artiste. Ito 9^' Ml t.o, is good. In common with most hf»7~j; ''''_%"'■■ music, the eong is overlaid with a P 6™" my fiorituro of trills and vocalisation. *»t \-_yi lated to apply the crucial test to aws^ •.'.'■<_ powers. The lady sang with "MWS Hfa ease, and the sympathetic 8"^, °TC«! '■■.___) ployed by Mr Radeliff, ble"2 i^v? M her voice most agreeably^ The [fKj'vll . . other contributions were Bishops ,^'Ip;;:: tflere the Gentle Lark," with flute oWg"» ..Mb —a rivalry of birdlike sweetness of """J jj, ■' m,. ;.| affluence of melody between voice «»£ strument,—and, byway of encore, .*y2.--'Wf.': Day." Constrained by limited BPa^J ■,:; curtail our remarks, we must cow* fc., j ourselves with saying that the concert*" HK complete and unquafified suctsess, to««^g Wk-„ item was admirably executed, ana 'Jjjj m-_' : .i particular an "Aye Maria R: " Miserere " scena from " Trovatore, "T H b..iii, ; 1... v„.,-:e, flute, organ, Md^ ; ij,r I were fe c_ia of the lirst water. 1M *",.: Bis; I concert takes place to-night, m

THE AUCKLAND EVENING bI'AK TUESDAY, JULY 28 1885



Waitara. this doy.—Arrived, from Onehunga: I Hannah Mokau, 8.15 a.m.; Galrloch, 8.30 a.m.; Oretl. 9.18 o.m. __i _=- i ■ as aa COMMERCIAL. m Etbnins Star Offloe. this day, Messrs B. Tonkb & Co. sold a fsw lines of Indian teas to-day at lair prices, but tho others were passed in. Messrs Richardson & Jackson sold 3SO oases of Hobart apples at prices ranging from 7s 6d to 9s Sd per case. Trees sold at low llgtirea. J\!ilke and Choyce Beg to announce tho purchase of several CLEARING CLEARING LINES, LINES, From tho Wholesale, previous to their Stock taking, at considerably less than Cost Price, and that tho Goods are marked at a very small advanoe on the cost. M. and C. con now therefore submit the following SPECIAL LIJSES AT ABOUT ENGLISH PRICES. LIRGB QUANTITY OF COSTUMES LARfiB QUANTITY OF LADIES' MANTLES, JACKETS, AND ULSTERS, Also, CHILDREN'S JACKETS, ULSTERS, AND COSTUMES. FORTY-EIGHT BOXES FRILLING. TWENTY-FOUR DOZENS BLACK SILK FRINGE. FORTY-THREE DOZENS COLLARETTES, BOWS, &c QUANTITY DRE«S MATERIAL. j QUEBN AND WBLLESLKY-BTREETB. | AUCKLAND. I j ; ©PRMKLB© TJP'ITH XJTfATBB, JSfVB DAMAGED BY FIRB. The wdtnlgned twits nform no Public of Auckland and- Country Settlers that at the MESSRS OWEN- ft GRAHAM'S, STOCK He became the Purchaser of all the oL»VHlff£|- WBICH WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY PAMAOED BY WATER, DDT WHICH ESCAPED the FLAMES, AND THAT SB HA» REMOVED THE SAMB TO HIS PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET; As the Premises are Small, a Speedy CUoi&nvs must Be effcetedt so he Is NOW HOLDING A MOJSSJEU v SALVAGE > SALE Of 7HS SAMB. •*: %i U «* ffcwtae Bought the Goods at a Rldlculrracr Low Figure, he fi enabled to ! ./ • SApROTOP TtlBM A* * \_W ANY PRICE. "^1 SPECIAL NOTKlk.—The Goods wo oflbf for sole ore quite Freb from- Any Damage by Fir*, and are only Slightly Wet With fresh Water, as an Inspection will prove. A BARB CHANGE FDR HEADS Of FAMILIES AND WORKING MEN, MONSTER CLOTHING HALL* 214, QoKHK-SfilM - (Orrosinc MoArthot* ft Co.* THE NEW" HOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Are now opened wit i FOR THB WINTER . . FOR THE WINTER 1 FOR THE WINTER J\_ FOR THB WINTEB. A. f * - | Ihe Stook la the largest and best selocted In the el lr, and to MEET THE TIMES MEET THE TIMES _-__, MEET THE TIMES TUB MEET THE TIMES NEW Several lines In every De portment ore marked at ZEALAND Prioe" <m audiwc SPECIALLY CHEAP CLOTHIN6 SPECIALLY CHEAP -..___„__.*.*, SPECIALLY CHEAP FACTORY, SPECIALLY CHEAP. 168 & 160, (HMMMtrMfc ___ The Juvenile Departmsot has received oloss attention, and parents will And DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABHJTY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABIL^., ECONOMY Combined Is the leading feature. In Boys' Fanoy Suits several nswand choice styles are w»w WW *9w*u



pOLCEN /.EM TD.LOUR, MANUFACTURED BY THE LATEST IMPROVED ROLLER PROCESS. BY RICHARD ALLEN AND CO., BELFORD MILLS, TIMARU. The First Shipment is Just to Hand. TO BAKERS- , _ „ De you want a White and Gigantic Loaf 1 Tho GOLDEN GEM Flour will recom mend Itself; It excels both la colour and strength. TO BTOREKEKPERS- Note the Brand: Original, Elaborate, and Attractive. TO HOUSEHOLDERS- - , If you desire (and who does not?' to obtain a superior and reliable flour, insist upon having the " GOLDEN GEM." The machinery by whloh it is manufactured la upon the Hungarian Roller Process: it has recently boon ereoted et vast oostand there la nothing to equal It In tho Southern Hemisphere. The undersigned Is the sole agent for Auck land and the Province, and has mado arrange ments for regular shipments. A parcel of littles (conspicuous brand) packed In saokß is en route In the Ohau. , Orders are now being booked, and wllKbe flllOd BTRIOTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRIORITY. ALFRED JOWITT, WHOLEBALE GRAIN AND PRODUCE merchant and importer, Customs-street East, THE CELEBRATED WAIWERA HOT SPRINGS. Tho Wnlwera Proporty having been Pur shasefl by a Company, Tourists and others are notified that all' Information ss to Charges, Dates of Doparturn of Coach and Steamor oan be had on application to A. SAUNBEBS, Secretary. No. 2. Now Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. 6RMO N D S SWISS CIGARS Have been recognised as the BEST for halt a century. QPECIAL_ CHEAP LINES. 4?98_- 93 QD "WORTH OF WARE- X_SO<_ _£, O HOUSE AND TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES have boen pur chased by WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN At a Heavy Discount, and will be Sold Cheap to clear quickly, comprising some very Choice Gcods in endless variety in Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchlofs. Sunshades, Umbrellas, Net Cur tains, Ladles' Mantles, Corsets. Jaokota. Capes, Ladtes'Underolothing. Aprons. Pinafores.Oosios, Collars, Collarettes, Children's Blouses, Robes Infants Wrappers, Hoods, Sun Bonnets, Men* Shirts, Hats, Scarves, Boys' nnd Men's Clothing. £_> Worth of the Newest Linos In Feathers, being and exceedingly choice lot In plumes and 0.-t rich Flats. As Ido not usually keep these goods, will be sold cheap to clear quickly Large Lot of Wludsor Starves, bought st Owen and Graham's Sale, from 8d to Is, worth Is Gil to 2s. Sound goods Not having room for China Mattings, will sell those in stock at a great reduotlon Balance Winter Stock of Blankets, some slightly Boiled, at a great reduction Splendid Stock of Tweeds, from cheap to very good, very much reduced In prico Being rather overstocked in Clothing, will allow 20 per oont. discount for s abort time to clear, as (took is too large In this deportment Large Lot ot Remnaots at vary low rates. . 288— Upper Quhen-streei.—2Bß MRS. S. H. CL AR KB GOVERNESSES' INSTITUTE AND SERVANTS' RKGIBTRY OFFICE, 318, Quebv strbet ; Telephone No. 313 Wait ing Rooms for Indies and Servants. Every facility given for Immediate engagements Cor respondence respectfully Invited trom Ladle* In all parts of the Provincial District. Rbfureeb: Joseph Banks Hsq., Managor Frozen Meat and Storage Co.: Thos. Buddie, Esq., Solicitor; ». J. MoLeod. Esq.. Manager A.M.P. Society; B. B. Parsons, Esq.. Secretory Gas Co.^J, M. Shera. Esq. (Shera Brothea.: J. U Wilson, Esq. (Wilsons and Hciton), Agent for Austra lian Mutual Provident Society. T. & H. Cooke, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLBTERBRS, &C, Beg to Inform their friends and tho publio that they have REMOVED TO i_ieii_ hew rnnmiaiia, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS. 1 ] CI O R THE 32 LAUNDRY AND HOUSEHOLD, LADIE3 ARE INVITED TO USE PYRAMID SOAP, The most Economical SOAP made In New Zealand. Full weight guaranteed. L. W. MoGLASHAN, Wholesale Agent, COMPTON'S BUILDING. N OTIC ■. DR. WILK IN 8, F. R.C. 8., COWSU_TING ANB OPBItATINU BURGEON. . Is ot his Surgery for General Practice ond ! Bpoclol Praotioa-Kfs, Eor, aad Throat Disease* —Mornings aad Afternoons; Sundays, 10 38 to 12.30. Consultation Foes very moderate Ijr Wilkinb spent seven years at Mooroftoids Eyt Hospital, Louden, under Messrs Bowina. and Crttchett, two at Throat Hospital, London, sevon years Hensrary Snwrooo Albert Hospital, ami ' eight yean at Br*. Ear, and Throat Inflsmary Melbourne. Adjusts Spectacles to Sight.— Consulting Rooms—Quean-street. Auckland, We have much Grand Display ok pleasure in stating onr extensive ol- IRON terafcions are com- Dieted. At con- "Ei BEDSTEADS slSerable outlay -*-' we have enlarged AT cur Show Rooms. T7 & °4_l°S e r- °*™l™ fairly astonished T> & v'ortoy Ino^ 8 ORANWKLL'S. : steads. Carpets, -\r and General A. Household m__i- —— tore presented to T their view as they A travel round our Immense premises. G +u*u,__a_ O Assortment of GARLICK & |J CARPETS CRANWELL. At Reduced Prioes. GARLICK YOUR ««mh««-»> CRANWELL. Young people about to start TT Housekeeping H —— will find ft to their advantage / ~. 0 BEDROOM. wrkoepTm'on" \J SITTING - ROOM. ««*«_?"& „ DINING-ROOM, ESSfi. to'Sui. S KITCHEN ntsh a house from ■»-, nnnvrmnnn £20 up to any E FURNITURE. amount from our Warehouse AT GARLICK GARLICK & FROM & CRANWELL. CRANWELL'S. /GARLICK 0. /CRANWELL'S, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. After TUESDAY, JULY 11, Dr. E. D MACKELLAR may be consulted ot the houso known aa ST. MARY'S PARSONAGE, PARNELL. HOURS OF CONSULTATION! At Home—9 to 10 a.m., and 7to 8 p.m. At Aickin's—2 to 1 p.m. daily. ■ Telephone No. 337. PILSENER LAGER BEER FROM THE KAISER BREWERY. Sola Agents for New Zealand— SBEGNER, LANGGUTH ft C 0.,! FIRTH'S STORES, ALBERT-STREET, AUOKLAND,



By advertisement, those taking part in. the performance of " Belßbnzzar " are notified • here will lie no rehearsal until Friday evening next, at 7.30. Chambers's celebrated sewing machines. 20, aueep-Btreet. *



In considering the report of tho Engineer of the Harbour Board, the Works and Tariff Committeo made the following recommenda tions : That the Engineer bo instructed to prepare plans for a travelling crane, and that tenders be called for the work. That tenders be called for keel blocks for tho Graving Dock. That the outer Western tee of Queen-street Wharf be redecked and paved with wooden cubes. That the Finance Committeo bo requested to make provision in Schedule of Loan Bill for cost of widening Hobson-streot Wharf, and that the Engineer be instructed to prepare estimate of cost of rubble wall to ex tend 500 feet from Acheron point across Freeman's Bay. In consequence of the representations made by Mr Uobbs, the Government have promised to place tho fruit exhibits, at the Exhibition, under chargo of Professor Kirk.



~ What an immense improvement ' I Why. I did not think there was suoh a large Show Room In Auokland! SuohTare the remarks now being made by Visitors as they gazo upon thoßtoot of Furnishing Qoodsln thb extensive premises of Garlick & CranweS. House Furnlshers.-lADVT.J ■ ""■ The annual dinner of ihe Old Blues will „™_p.a?e this evening nt Kobson's Rooms at w „h_?f lß» ck- ,The _b? yB" in Auckland num ber about twenty, and havo formed themselves satfonV™^^ ? U'"«>1 interests, conver 8 j S n« al__i d, <"thcrwlßo. The endowed lllue ! Ooat School is ono of the best known of Lonoon schools in connootion with tho owl? lives of I j many famous literary men. y "ol |