Wellington, September 3. On his return from the south, yester day, the Postmaster-General was warmly welcomed. Mr Ward is singularly popular with both sides of the House-probably because making no efforc to gain popu larity. I understand the officers of the Department are generally satisfied with the Classification Bill, and more than (satisfied with their political chief. Mr J. Mackenzie is m. good form again, though a trifle harassed by his long watch on deck while his great Bill was among the rocks and shoals of Com mittee. The burly Minister has been roughly handled, bub smokes his pipe with the utmost equanimity. The Opposition Committee of Leader* ship consists of Sir John Hall and Mr Kolleston, with Mr Scobie MacKenzie as " expert adviser "-—a comical substitute for an individual leader. Mr Bucklanti last night, m the course of a blustering and characteristic speech, j allowed some of his bitterness to " slop over," Speaking on the Electoral Bill, *' Why, the more respectable class," he was saying, when he was interrupted by a chorus of groans and exclamations. "Well, the better class" he went on, producing a similar effect instantly. Amidso the tumult Mr Kelly (Invercargill) rose to protest vigorously against such remarks, and informed Mr Buckland that if he had no respectable working men m the north he must not stigmatise those m the south. This retort received general applause. ■ - ■ There is a sultry calm m the lobbies to-day. vi This afternoon questions were dispensed with, and the time given altogether to j local Bills. The members interested ( made the most of the opportunity, and a good three hours' work was got through. Great interest is taken m the Female Suffrage debate this evening. Probably some of the members will enjoy »n excursion to Pelorus Sound m the Hinemoa before the close of the Session, and Sir G. Grey will form one of the party, his purpose being to deliver an address at Nelson, WWJNcmxN, September $ t , I yesterday remarked upon the ominous calm J the storm burst last pight with full force. The afternoon was cccupied with local Bills. The first order for the even ing sitting was Sir John Hall's Female Swflrage Bill, of which Mr Ballance had taken charge. 