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London, April 19.—Oscar Wilde and his friend Alfred Taylor were arraigned in the Bow-street Police Court at noon for further examination. Wilde looked greatly fatigued and really ill. His hair was ruffled and his general appearance indicated carelessness.

Charles Parker was called to the stand and testified that Taylor upon one occasion told him he had gone through the marriage ceremony with young Mayer, he (Taylor) wearing woman’s clothing. After the ceremony there was a wedding breakfast, followed by an orgie.

Other witnesses were called to the stand and gave similar damaging testimony. At the conclusion of the examination Wilde and Taylor were fully committed for trial in the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey. Application was made for bail, but it was refused.

Wilde, in reply to the question whether he had anything to say, said : "Not at present."

Counsel for Oscar Wilde has announced his intention to apply to the Court of Queen’s Bench for the admission of his client to bail, on the ground that the admission to bail of a prisoner is compulsory under the statute.

London, April 29.- Wilde and Taylor were again arraigned to-day. Wilde looked ill. His general appearance indicated neglect. Charles Parker testified that Taylor upon one occasion told him Chat he had gone through a marriage ceremony with young Mavor, he (Taylor) wearing woman's clothes. After the ceremony there was a wedding breakfast, followed by a disgusting orgie. Other witnesses gave similar damaging testimony. At the conclusion of the examination Wilde ami Taylor were fully committed to trial and bail refused. Wilde said he had nothing to say at present.

Counsel for Wilde announced his intention to apply to the court of Queen's Bench for the admission of his client to ball on the ground that the offence is bailable.