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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 4417, 10 July 1884, Page 2

The House of Lords, by a vote of 20.". against Mil, has rejected the now Franchise Kill introduced by Mr Gladstone in tho House of Commons, and passed triumphantly through the Lower Chamber. As tho Premier had declared his intention of stak-

ing tho existence of his Cabinet upon this measure, the result nf Iho adverse vole will probably (though by no means necessarily) bo an appeal to the country by means of a general election. Thai the members of the hcredit'iry Upper Chamber should have thrown out this measure, which was an act of scant and tardy justice to a large body in the community, proves how thoroughly they are imbued with tho traditions of thoir class, and how unwilling thoy are to concede tho smallest modicum of liberty to the people at large. In a struggle between the poorw and the people of the realm, however, it. is not dillicult to tell which side will be ultimately worstud.

A dialling purugruph referring to Mr CaiTurU'H ditlieultioa through tho failure of hi* clmirtnim huoiiik to li.-ivo boon taken >cii-ou-ly by somo people. We havo been re(|iiestcii by Mr linrrard to state that the only two gentlemen of whom ho mado any inquiry relative to tilling the vacancy caused by the failure of his chairman were Mr l\ Doi-an and Mr Morpoth. Of tho former ho only ini|iiireil, as an experience I eleclioneor ing tactician, what he ought to do in his dillieiilty.

The stock and shaivinarket remains firm The following sales were effected to-day:

Loan and Mercantile, I'fi 10s; a slight ad vaine in I'riiice Imperials, '25a to '.Vis Hand of Friendship, Is lid to 2s 2d : Hart 111 (ill to Is ; New Kind 9s :!i( to ill- (id.

Several youths whoso fast mode of living ha- overwhelmed them in the depths ol financial ombnirassiiient have taken v lusty departure fiom our fair oily, r-'riwids and ciedilors art) alike bemoaning the sudden ami unexpected loss.

Sir Win. Jorvoi», (iovernor of New Zealand, reached Sydney yesterday, en route for Melbourne.

The annual Show iv connection with the Auckland I'mi I try, Pigeon, ('..nary, and Itabbit Association commenced this afternoon iv the Lome street Mall, anil will re imiiii open until the end of the week. Thcro is every ivflKin to believu that the Slmw "ill be a Ihuroutfhly silccGwlul one. Morn than 400 entries havo been received, and of these one half arc for poultry. I'igcons and canaries are i\\*a exceedingly well represented. Tho main hall in devoted to the accommodation of poultry, ducks and ffce«i\ while the canaries and pigeons are arranged in the side room. Tho tilled is such that the exhibits can be inspected without inconvenience. The judges were still engaged [ti making tho awards when we went to press. Consequently, the prizelint i* held over until tomorrow.

Of the -2-1 Otago members of tho llouno of Representative-, Mes.-rs Dick, Driver, and Kill ton were the only pent lemon who voted in favour of the reduction of tho honor ariuin. Mr Fulton, wo now learn, has done an action worthy of imitation all over the colony, having forwarded to tho Otayjo University £105(.0ne half of the honorarium) to form the nucleus of a scholarship.

Tho, suicidal mania appears to bo spread in;,'. From Wellington wu learn that a veterinary surgeon named Stanford was discovered yesterday miU'erine; from the ellocls of laudanum, but liim life wan saved by means of the stomach pump. Ho is in custody charged with attempting suicide.

The local bookmakers are all registered electors of City West. They asked Mr Dargnvillo last, ni^ht if ho was favourable to the abolition of tho totallsator, and in eotisei|uoncoof his answer in tho negative, it in said that they havo determined to givo thoir support to Mr ywaiiHon.

The first meeting of the creditors of D. Mom waa held yesterday afternoon at tho office of the Oflieial Assignee. The statement tiled showed liabilities iIOS, lusets nil. Debtor made an oiler to pay '.Os in the >', provided Schacht's claim was disallowed. The meeting was adjourned till Saturday to onablo tho Assignee to tako a legal opinion regarding Sehaeht't) claim.

Tho butchers of Auckland made tho best of their loyal holiday. The afternoon football match between the teams selected from tho men in tho employment of Messrs Fisher and Co. and Messrs Ilollaby Bros, was played with spirit, dcßpite tho unfavourable weather. Each team obtained a couplo of tries, and tho match was drawn. An amplo dinner was provided in the evening in tho Cook-ptrect Hall, of which nearly a hundred butchers heartily partook. At the close of tho repast a number of toasts and songs More given, and the utmost good feeling prevailed throughout the evening.

An inquest was held at tho Hospital yestorday afternoon before Dr. I'hilson and a jury, on the body of Patrick Kelly, tireman of tho steamer Kingarooina. Tho evideneo of Dr. Bond showed that tlio cause of death was inflammation of tho peritoneum, duo to ulcer in the intestines. A verdict in accordance with tho medical testimony was returned.

A marriagO that excitod mor.o than ordinary interest took place at St. Paul's Church to-day—wo rufor to tliu union iti the bonds of holy matrimony of Mr Koop, a shareholder in the firm of Messrs T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited) and Aliss Rosa Chambors, daughter of Air John Chambers, Managing Director of t.ho (inn mentioned. Long before the time appointed for fchu oeremany—l2.3o-—the Church wn« tlirongoJ with interested spectators, a very largo proportion being ladies. Tho eommuiiioii rnils|ofthc Church wore adorned with a handsome wreath, presented by Mrs K. Clark. Tho ceremony wan performed by tho Yon. Archdeacon ('lark, assisted by the Rev. (!. M. Nolsnn. The brido woro adrors of ivory broenduil volvot, and satin train, trimmed with l)i clioss lace. On her head she wore a wreath of orango bhs.-oma and handsome embroidered veil. 'l'lio four bridesmaids, Mips (/lark," Mi. js Keep, Miiia Meginio and Miss May Chambors w.cro attired in cream caslnnero, trimmed with bripjlit moss-green velvet and Brussels laco Uouncos ; wraath and fall. Each also wore a necklace and locket, tho gift of tho bridopoom. Tho dresses of tho lady inombora of the bridal party were :— Mrs Chamboi-8 (mother of tha bride), brown ottoman brocade silk, with brown satin train, Croatia bonnet; Mra 11 Chambers, navy blue brocaded satin, navy bluo bonnet trimmod with old f^old and navy j Mrs Moginte, black satin dress, lace mantle, biscuit-coloured velvet bonnet ; Mrs Gummor, slate satin morveilloux and broendo dress, bonnet trimmed with crimfon velvot; Miss Mojinio. carobierored cashmere and volvot dress, cream plush post-boy hat. Tho bride was given away by her father, and tho following gentlemen attended on tho bridegroom :—Mr Shepherd, Mr Shirley, and Messrs John and Allan Chambors. At the conclusion of the ceremony, tho organ pealed forth tho " Wedding March,' and as tho happy couple stepped out of church a perfect shower of rice was rainod on them by numerous well-wishers. In honour of thei event the warehouses of Messrs Morrin and1 Co. wero gaily decorated with Hags, and thoro was also a lino show of bunting on a number of tho leading mercantile establishments an:l tho shipping.

" P.occaccio " was produced again at the Opera House last evening boforo a large hoiiHO. Tho performance was a thoroughly successful ono, and promises well for the remaindor of the season. " Kip Van Winkle" is now in course of preparation, and will bo produced shortly with sconery bettor than that which the Company has hitherto (shown in thin direction. Mr Appleby will appear as Rip, and the whole of the Company are included in tho caste. The music of Hie opera is by Planquctto, the author of " Lea Cloehod de Corneville," and this alono is a strong recommendation. "Kip Van Winkle" had an uninterrupted run of ,H(iß nights in London.

We rogrot to learn that there is likely to bo still another hitch concerning the plans for tho Art Gallery. It will be remembered that three or four weeks ago tho City Council received from Messrs Grainger and D'Kbro the working plans for tho building. These tho Council referred to a committee for the purpose of examining them and comparing them with Messrs Graingor anil IJ'l'ibro'ri priy.9 design. We now learn that Iho architects, for the purpose of bringing the estimated cost within tho sum mentioned by the Council, havo so much altered the dosio;n of Iho building that it is questionable if il would bo advisable to construct the building in accordance (herewith. Most of tin) internal decorations have been dispensed with in the working plans, and a plain wall is made to tako tho place of the ornamental fa<-ado on tho side facing Albert Park.

Tho expectation that Mr Garrard's meeting at I'cnsonby last ovoning would he a lively ono was fully justified by events. There was a crowded attendance ; tho candidatD delivered himself of one of his unique harangues, and was accorded a unanimous vote, of confidence, which is bound to Hend him lo tho poll rejoicing. On:1 reporter has dulio his best to give an intelligible version of William George's deliverances, but the task was no easy one. Tho report of the proceedings will be found on our fourth page.

Owing to tho detention of tho H.s. Omapere at Tauranga, the Willmott Corn Intuition will not open here tiil Saturday, the 12th inst.

The following arrests were mado by tho police to-day :—Sophia liurko, drunk and disorderly ; .). Robinson, drunk ; Thos. Woods, dtunk ; K. liickcrton, obtaininu 20s by means of a valulexs cheque from A. .1. Pullen.

Tenders are now in viled,and will close on Wednesday next, for the erection of the new Royal (leorge Hotel at Newmarket. The plans of tho building have been prepared by Mr C. Arnold. It will bo two stories in height, of wood, with concrete cellarage accommodation. The front will be in classic style, with frontage of 72ft. x 70ft. The ground floor will oonsii-t of bar, 2(!ft. x 2Hft. subdivided into four compartments, with parlouiv on either side, largo dining-room, 23ft. x 20ft. ; billiard-room, 24ft. it, 20ft, ; kitchen andollicenscmi-dotachcd, k<: The upper floor will be divided into I'ibvdroomH, of which four are double, bathroom and convenience*. The building will bo provided with liroescapo and a supplementary stairtoHC. The whole interior u-ill bo tantufully linished. It is expected that the building, which is for Mr Odium, will cost IM.SOO.

An exciting scene wan witnessed in William street, Chancery Lano, about nine o'clock this morning, and the noise and hubbub wore with dilliculty suppressed by active constable.". Several women were shouting for the police and running towards tho station. "A mad woman" was heard oy discordant voices. I'reesntly tho form of a female, completely nude, mado her ap pearanco in the lano, dancing, tearing her hair, and cursing "Tom," who had bolted with her dress, hat, and stockings. The general opinion was that the nuilo person was an escaped lunatic. SIIO was arrested and carried to the station, clothes provided, and on waßhing her faco the constables recognised the form and features of the notorious Sophy I'urke.

After Mr K. IlcKlitth had made his intimation in the Supreme Court yesterday thnt tho petitioner in tho divorco action of Alexander Lamb v. Lizzie Lamb and Cosgrave (co-respondent) intended to withdraw from the suit, opposition to such a course was otloied on behalf of .\frs Lamb. Mr Then, CoujU'l' said that he appeared in conjunction with Mr Whitaker for tlio respondent, ami that on her behalf he could not consent to the proposed withdrawal. Mrs Liinib wi.-hed to clear her character from Ihe aspersions which had been cast upon it, and the withdrawal of the action would deprive her of the opportunity, lie did not think that his learned friend could show any power for discontinuing the case ul such a t.tiige. Mr Ilc.-Uth replied that he hail simply intimated Ihat Ihe iwtitiuncir withdrew from the prosecution of h'ssuil, and would oiler no evidence in support thereof. Mr Cooper said that Mr Whitaker and himself would oppose tho matter being taken out of Court Mrs Lamb denied the accusation of adultery. Tho onus of proof, of course, rested u|m>ii the petitioner, but the respondent wished to havo the opportunity of establishing her innocence. His Honor o.xpressed an opinion that tho jury would have to attend and ho sworn, nnd then, in tho event of no evidence being forthcoming, they would bo instructed to give a verdict for the defendant. Mr Hosketh denied thnt the jury could bo directed to return a verdict in tho absenco of all evidence. After ionic further remarks, His Honor said that ho would look into tho matter during the afternoon.