SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WA.TEB — J This Afternoon, 9 31 Oini ar,^ (TO- MORHO-W MORNISO, 9.62 , r 'q™ BKTB-TM* Ewnlng, 5 53. SUN M3IH»~ MOOD'S AGK-First'Qaarter, 26th, 11 42 am

ARRIVALS.

i-.itJEit, scnooner, from Timatu. siren, schoon.-r, from Oamaru. hf.auud, brigautine, from Chatham Islands.

DEPARTURES.

if**** Janfi, ss, for Gisborne aiul Napier Wa», schooner, Murray, for the Islands Argfle 3 g for Coroinandel.

IMPORTS.

«* xranait: 200 bags wheat, 105G ba?s oats, i7O cases preserved meat —X G. Smith, Agent. land aE dCoPreSSrVed meat> 10SG SaCkS 0!l^--Con P-

from olmSr T"™" fr<>m "I'imaru, and the Saxon wVrP^»t l R' rivi, tlu3.. B\orniog with grain cargoes. S tlmf? t° t}"e ss Staffa, to which we referred Mar-Rr^r l C*' -s not met wlth success. Captain Mcl aln to n? rec«ved a letter from Sir Donald ffrantofl o» f -c effpet thit the subsidy oannot be 5™ cV" ' lpre are no funds available for the pur pose—Bar,, o/Plentu Times.

CHEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND

Mails will close as under :— 63 thia a»y at 530 pm, and to-morrow at ■i tJo pm For Cororasndel nn Monday next at 10 30 am x°* vrnitiansi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotlki, per -F.owena this day at 4 pm ■=6r Tar*naki, Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Ladybird to-morrow, at 945 am For newspapers at f> 4:" a in Late :ettor» will be received \&\\ TO am For ■Rußfell. AVangarna, and JtoUgonui per lona on Mo id ay next st 4 pm ' For Waiwera, Mahum«cl. Watakana, Man^.-iwai, Waißu etc ncr Annie Milbnnk to-morrow at 11 am *orNnpier, Glsboroa, ard Wellington, per Southern Cross to-morrovj at 11 am . For Twraign v, er Vincent to-morrow at 4pm *or Wan?sp- U i per St Kilda on Monday next at 10 4!> am Per C'jy O f Sydney, on Monday, 25th instant, as under:— "For Kundavu, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canida, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign We3t Indies, at 11 am For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe at 11 am Tor money orders, registered letters, and news papers at 10 am Late letters bearing an exti a fee of 6d in addition to the postage will be received by the mail agent of board the steamer up to the time of sailing. Signed) 8. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

DEATH.

BR kNNTGAN—On the 22nd Instnnt, at his parents' roßidence, Newton Road, of inflammation of tho luneta, Alfred Geonjs Brannigan, aged 10 months. The funeral will take place on Sunday, at 3 p m. Friends are invited to attend.

McLEAY—On Tuesday, 21st September, at her parents'residence, Union-street, Alice Ina, daughter of William and Alice McLeay, aged 4 years and 3 months.

IRELAND-On September 22nd, at Hulme Court, Parnell. George Edward, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ireland, aged 7 months.

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1876

Jhw tlve cnuie that lacks isrfatanc*. For the ifionji th»t needs rcustinca. For the future in the distance, And the cood that »c cm <io.

The large and lively meeting of ratepayers laßt night displays a wholesome interest in city affairs, the more satisfactory because it is only very recently that anything worth calling competition could be excited in civic contests. And undoubtedly Mr Waddell'B B upporters must be congratulated upon the display of the best electioneering generalship perhaps ever witnessed in Auckland. The lines of the Star did not, it is true, fall in pleasant places—but rushing into the battle con amore, we were quite prepared to take as well as give, and the experience of last night, by way of a change, was refresh ing. It is curious, though, that the storm of excitement in borough administration, which has been aroused solely by the per | sistent and uncomfortably warm investi gations of the Star into civic affairs—into water supply management, public accounts, justice to the back streets, and other matters of a like character —should have expended a portion of its fury upon our own devoted heaJ. But in opening the floodgates of popular wrath necessary for the cleansing of the Augean stables, it is not, perhaps, remarkable that we should suffer a ducking in the process. We confess we like it a good deal better tV.i the placidity of a wearying municipal stagnation. The ratepayers can best judge whether, if the Star had pursued tho milk-and-water policy of universal friendliness and inanity which one of the speakers last night appeared to admire in our morning contemporaries, the burgesses throughout the city would be so particularly wide awake to their interests as we find them at the present moment. Regarding the popular current in the election fixed for to day, no mistake could be made since the first day after the nomination, bub observing a strong tendency, whether intentionally or un intentionally we will not now discuss,to brand Mr Niccol as the nominee of a clique, in a way calculated to injure his reputation permanently as a public man, it would have been more than dastardly had the Star remained quiet in the hope of sailing with the crowd, and propitiating the gods. M r Niccol had come forward in a straightfor ward way with a hearty determination to do his duty, independently and honestly, and knowing this, the Star was not the paper to leave him in the lurch, the victim of reports that were doing him a grievous injustice. When a newspaper becomes so fearful of even the appearance of running in any degree counter to the prevailing current of opinion as to permit a wrong impression affecting a citizen to gain credence and go uncorrected, the sooner that journal is shut up the better for the community. Our simple desire was to place Mr Niccol's can didature in a fair light, and win for him bonny play. That we did so, and proved Mr. Niccol free from the suspicion of clique or party, was evident from the spirit of cordiality evinced towards him last night, and notwithstanding that in doing so we had to rush out into the fray ourselves and get our share of nasty knocks, we freely forgive them all. We have a partiality for hitting right straight out ourselves and honour others for doing the same, although some of the speakers came out very warm, and really ought to have tempered their blasts to an in nocent lamb like the Star. Beyond the assertion of right, arid correction of wrong, ■we did not care the value of one brass farthing

which of the two candidates, who are both good men, gained the day. But unlike Hudibras, cf immortal • memory, the Star's principles do nob admit of (he prudential mofcto, that Ho who fight 3 ana runs away. Will live io fight another day. We prefer the more redoubtable travesty that Whoever rushes In the fray, Should raise his sword and peg: awsy. And when Mr Alexander Black, nod other of our good-njitured assailants last night, find occasion for exposing a wrong, we doubt not that their instincts will direct them, as heretofore, to the old quarter.

The only item of importance in our Parlia mentary telegrams is the announcement that the House of Representatives has ratified the amendment of the Legislative Council on the Indemnity Bill, so that if Ministers plead it in answer to Sir George Grey's writs, they must pay all costs.

Mails for the Australian Colonies, per Alhambra. close 11 a.m., to-morrow (Satur day), the 23rd instant. The Star supplement of to-morrow will contain a variety of useful and entertaining; matter, including stories, sketches, bits of fun, fancies, poetry, and other orignal, and selected matter, calculated to amuse and in struct its many readers in the quiet hours of Saturday evening. An open meeting of the Pioneer Juvenile Temple will be held this evening at seven o'clock, in the Young Men's Christian As sociation. An excellent programme has been prepared, including songs, music, and readings by the amiable little people.

The action, Ross v. Danaher, in which plaintiff claimed a balance of £36, for work, and labour done, resulted in a judgment for £3 4s with costs £5 ]()3 for plaintiff. The the healing of the case occupied several hours.

The non commisioned officers and crew of H. M. S. Nymphe, tendered a compli mentary ball to their friends and residents in Auckland. The depot at the North Shore was tastefully fitted up for the occcasion with evergreens and representive flags. About eighty couple were present, and the scene was of the liveliest character, and in a higher sense, the hall was a striking evidence ofihat unanimity of feeling which prevails among the officers and men of the Nymphe. Dancing was kept up with much spirit until an early hour. About a month ago a man who had been employed gum-digging in the Riverhead district, named George Coley, showed such symptoms of insanity that he had to be brought to Auckland, where he was com mitted to the Asylum.. When at Riverhead, he stripped himself and went to pray in a nude state, believing some Divino person had told him to do so. He also spoke of sacrificing one of his children to add more glory to one of his other children. The poor man has a wife and three children. After being a week in the Asylum, which is, perhaps, rather full, it was thought there was a change for the better, and it was con sidered safe to let him out for a while on trial to his family. Mra Coley repaired to Onehunga, believing that a change of scene might help to restore the mental faculties of her husband, but in that she has been dis appointed, as his religious mania has re turned, and on Wednesday, Sergeant Greene was obliged to take him up that he might be conveyed back to the Asylum for pro per care and treatment. While at One hunga he has been accustomed to repair to Mount Smart every morning afc a very early hour, and ascending to the top of it he would go through certain nntics. TTo was con timiaUy reading the Bible and other books on religion, and would sometimes declare that he would open a passage in the sea with an iron rod, and in attempting this it was feared he would lose his life. He had before been wandering for nights in the bush with out clothing. Mrs Coley is in poor circum stances, and it is to be hoped that the money her husband paid to a morning contemporary for the insertion of some insane advertise ments a few days ago may be restored, as she is in need of it. The advertisements were first presented to the Star for insertion and declined, the poor man being assured at this office that they were blasphemous.

A special telegram received from the Tairua Prospectors' G. M. Co's Mine has been received this day. The full strength is now on. Neeve's shaft and on No. 2, 20 tons a day are going through the mill. The tram and battery are both working well. The crushing is looking fine and a splendid body of stone in the shafts.

The attention of lovers of a good dance s directed to the advertisement announcing a select quadrille party, to be given byl the shareholders of the popular Hibernian Band, in the Cook-street Hall, on Tuesday evening next. The evenings amusement will bo con ducted with perfect harmony, and regularity, under the management of the committee, and it will be remembered that many former select parties of this description have been conducted very creditably, under the dignified supervision of Mr Hoyden. Tnc shareholders of this excollonb Band, arc to continue giving quadrille parties monthly, at very reasonable prices.

The Board of Education mot yesterday in the offices, Wyndham-tefcreet, Col. Haultain in the chair, supported by Messrs Luckie, Ball, Prime, Lusk, and May. The business was of the ordinary character ; the consider ation of applications for grants, local changes, and similar matters. A letter was read from Miss Stoddard respecting the establishing of a High School for girls, which should also be a training school for teachers. The matter was deferred for futnre cousideration.

Several local entertainments will be^held this evening, viz., a lecture on Venice, by Mr. Tomlinaon, illustrated by Mr. Crook's views, and associated with selections of music ; also, a literary and musical enter tainment in Pitt-street Wesleyan church, for the increase of the organ fund, also, a vocal and instrumental concert at Newmarket Hall. The particulars of these entertain ments may be seen in another column.

The St Matthew's Flower Show yesterday was a great success, and the school-room within an hour of opening time, contained about 250 children and grown persons. The flowers were beautiful, the plants evidenced great care, and the specimens of needle-work were highly creditable to the little workers. In our notice of prizes, we omitted the names of E. C. and R. Chappell, who gained the first and second prize for card-board house. A little over £9 was taken at the door, by Messrs Webb and Harriss. The service in the eveaing was very well attended. Among those present, were Dr Cowie, Bishop of Auckland; Revsß. S. Hassard.C. M. Nelson, B. T. Dudley, A. R. Tomlinson, Dr Purchas, and Rev Mr Willis. The sermon was preached by Rev Mr Hassard from 2nd epistle of Peter, c. 3, v. 12. Mr Vincent Rice waa the orgainst of the evening. The collection amounted to £6 13.

We beg to call attention to the " Auckland Journal of Commerce" which is to be pub lished to-morrow, in an improved form, under the new proprietorship, our report we reserve until a future issue.

The Spelling Bee and Lime-Light enter tainment at the Graf ton road School-room which was postponed from yesterday comes off to-night. A capital evening's entertain ment is sure to result and we should advise our readers who live near the locality to go and see Mr. Dennes's Lime-Light exhibition ; it is exceedingly pretty and has gained a great reputation. Captain Campbell Walker, Conservator of Forests, may be shortly expected ta visit the Bay of Plenty District; he left Wellington for Napier, en route for Taupo and Tauranga, on the 14th inst.— Bay of Plenty Times. The intestate estate of the late Daniel Keefe who died suddenly in Wellington was proved under £300.

The clouds look heavy over the district of Ponsonby, and on Friday next, it seems certain that another storm will arise. The ■ Rival Highway Boards arc about to be at v?ar again, and yesterday, Mr Tyler, and Mr Hesketh, applied on the part of one Joseph Pooley, a ratepayer, for a summons calling upou Andrew Stewart, Jaiuea Mor1:on, J. A. Tule, Jamea Dacre, and George S. Jakins, as trustree»,of Pou3onbyandorDedwooddistrict to shew cause why they should not be ousted from office, on the ground that they were un duly eieoted, contrary to certain acts which were mentioned. His Worship, after some consideration said that ho could not hear the cause until Friday next, on which day it wa3 determined that it should be heard.

An extraordinary rivalry hasarisiu between the Inspectors of Nuisaaces of an up-country towu called Greyton. The Post says :—" In a receufc local we notice that Mr. Silas Pulley had applied for the post of Inspector of Nuisances at Greyton. We expressed our entire belief in the assertion made by Mr Pugsley " that he could tell a nuisance as well as any man in Greyton," but we at the same time ventured to doubt whether he was quite up to the mark of our Wellington Inspector, " who could smell a nuisance two miles off." Apparently this has riled " Silas," who has sent us the following telegram :—" To the Editor of the Evening Post. — Ghallange. — Greyton, Thursday. 'I, Silas Pagsley, do hereby challange Mr. Pilmer, Inspector of Nuisances, Wellington, to smell him any distance from two to ten miles. — SILAS Pugsi/ky.' " —Arrangements arc being made by which, this novel and interesting match will come oil' presently in Wellington. Mr O'Sullivan, Inspector of Schools, is at present making a tour of inspection in the Bay of Plenty District. Mr O'Sullivan was a passenger to Opotiki by the last triplof the s.s. Staff*.— Bay of Plenty Time.?. At the heariug of Haughton's case gin Wellington, Mr Bartoo barrister said he had been instructed from Dunedin to watch the proceedings on behalf of the Dearest relatives of the principal witness. He had been in structed also protest against these proceed ings going on by the prosecution of persons who had no right to prosecute, or to drag forward a case.of this kind, involving a re spectable family, and against the wishes of its members. He submitted that it was not the business of the Government to piosecute. Hi 3 objection was over ruled.

PARLIAMENTARY.

0 [From our Special Correspondent].

WELLINGTON.

This day. Business yesterday was not very import ant. The honorarium question was con sidered and referred to a Committee of the whole House. Probably the |increase will be agreed to. Sir George Grey will support vigorously the Maori Representation Bill, which has passed Committee. The result is confined at present for the representation of four members until repealed. The Gold Duty Repeal Act also carried. CANTERBURY CAUCUS. l Yesterday there was a caucus of 'Canter bury members about the Waste Lands Act, and county boundaries. The Otago members meet to-day. Yesterday afternoon was devoted to private business not important. I It is estimated the session will finish about the middle of October. TRIENNIAL PARLIAMENTS. Sir Cicorge Grey gave notice yesterday that ho will move for triennial parliaments and manhood suffrage.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. CORPORATION BILL. The House resumed at 7.30 in committee on the Municipal Corporations Act, and con sidered a number of fresh amendments. Further amendments will be introduced when this Bill is recommitted. THE INDEMNITY BILL. The House agreed to the amendments made in the Indemnity Bill by the Legisla tive Council. Mr Whitaker moved the second reading of the Post-office Actß Amendment Bill, the object of which was to authorise the issue of postal cards. The Bill was read a second time without any debate. PAYMENT OF MEMBERS. The House.then went into committee on the question of an additional sum to be pnt on the Estimates for expenseß of members in connection with their Parliamentary duties this session. The Premier announced that aa there was a general desire there should be something excra granted for the extra labour and pro tracted nature of the session, the Government wore prepared to agree that two hundred guineas ba granted this session. Mr Reid said the resolution should be amended so as to include both Houses. He hoped to see the day when the Upper Cham ber would represent all shades and classes. Mr Stout agreed with Mr Reid. Mr Brandon thought Legislative Council lors might well forego any honorarium on account of the position bestowed on them. Mr Reynolds thought those residing in the city of Wellington should not receive hono rariums, but those who came from a distance should. Mr Brown (Ashley) thought the Welling ton City members should not be paid, nor should any of the Legislative Councillors. Mr Wason wanted to adopt a syßtem of so much per day. Mr Montgomery objected to anything in the shape of payment of members. Nothing should be given more than ordinary expenses. Mr Stevens thought it absurd to adopt any fixed sum whatever, but give a certain rate per day. Mr Rowe, although he was quite independ ent of honorarium, he was aware great honorariums did not cover the expenses of hon. members. Speaking for himself, it cost him as much as 15s a day for telegrams. Further discussion was put off until next meeting of supply. On the question of going into Committee on the Law Practitioner Act Amendment Bili, Mr Reynolds asked that the committal of the bill ba postponed until Messrs Haggitt and Macassey's affiadavits in connection with the South case were distributed. Mr Burns proposed that the House go into committee next day six months, and on division the motion was negatived by 32 against 28. The House went into committee, Mr Key-, nolds then proceeded to read an affidavit, bat a great deal of discussion ensued as to whether the hon. member was in order in reading the document. At length he moved that progress be re ported to enable the affidavits to be printed in the meantime, but it was negatived by 23 to 20. A very long discussion ensued upon clause 4 (no evidence to be given except to sub stantiate fact of which notice shall have been given). Messrs Stout and Wakefield strongly objected to the clanse, and a division was taken resulting in that clause being struck out by 23 against 21. The Bill was then reported. IMPREST SUPPLY. The Premier gave notice that he would to-morrow ask for a farther Imprest Supply. BILLS PASSED, The Roman Catholic Church Lands Bill, the Canterbury Brighton Bridge Bill, the Thames Domestic Water Supply Bill, the Robburgh Recreation Reserve BUI, and Moa

Flat School Eeserve Bill w.ere passed, and the House adjourned at 7 20. VOTES.

Awards of £110 to Mr John Fahey and £130 to Mr Farnall were adopted on the lecommendation of the Petitions Committee. Two years' salary was voted for the widow of Colonel St John. The motion for an increase of the grant tor roads and works north of Auckland was carried by 23 against 21, the Government opposing it.

THE THEATRE ROYAL..

The sparkling comedy of " Old Soldiers " was pro duced for the second time at the now theatre last right by Mr and Mrs John L. Hall and company, llie counter attraction of the ratepayers' meeting at the Mechanics' Institute, had a very palpable effect upon the proportions of the "house," which could not be taken as expressing the popul»r verdict on the first night's performance. The repetition was, in all res pects a great improvement on the first representation. The jouDgerpsrformers had gained confidence, and acted with more freedom and less consciousness. Even with experienced " old soldiers " like Mr and Mrs Hall and Mrs Stoneham, we could hardly expect them to be at home in a new theatre on a first night. There is always an ill-defined apprehension of something being wanting or goiDg wrong, and such a feeling always has a most injnrioos effect on an actor's playing, as it prevents his giving his undivided attention to his part. Last night nothing of this kind was to be noticed. The players entered <nto their several characters thoroughly, and gave more pointed effect to the wit of the dialogue. No ar dent play-goer could desire a neater embodiment than Mr .1. L. Hall's " Cassidy." It was a simple and apparently artless personification, but it was really a sample of that highest art which conceals tut, Mrs Hall again elicited much applause by her finishedlversion of " Kate McTavish," Mrs Stonehain's "Mrs Major Ross" was even more complete than on the preceding night, and the lady was successful in ■wiuiug the good opinion of the audience. Messrs Hesfnrd, Hollo way, Searle, and Inglis all exhibited improvement. "Toodies" had its usual effect of sending the audience home with aching sides. The same programme will be produced for the last time to-niffht, wnen those who are present will have the satisfaction of seeing these fine pieces presented in the most accomplished manner.

ENTERTAINMENT AT HOWICK.

The members of the Ark Lodge (68) of Good Templars held thoir first anniversary on the evening of the 19th inst at Howick. It was in all respects a success. The officers and members assembled in great force at 3 p.uj., and marohed to Pakuranfra. accompanied by their band, (which, although established little more than six n.onths, under the able superintendence of Mr Hutchinson played remarkably well). They were met by the Brethren of the Pakuranga Lodge, and Ju evnile Temple attached to it, and proceeded to the Pres byterian Cuurch, where they were joined by an omnibus and four horse-coach laden with visitors from Auckland, who were loudly cheered as they passed Bro. Wagstaff's (the Ark Store.) These were followed hy a 'bus load from Panraure, and in the course of the evening several traps with visitors arrived in time to partake of a tea which had been provided and lurnished in a manner which would have done credit to Auckland. After the viand", and cup which cheers had, been raid ample justice to, tbe harmony of the evening was commenced The Lodge Deputy, Bro. Greggory, who was in the chair, made a humorous financial statement in verse, after which Mesdames Cottingham, Brady, Hall, and Donaldson, Messrs Hemus F. Leaning, Brophy, Pearce, J. McMer ney, Pye, Fitspatrick and White sang with great tasto and sweetness. A long and varied programme was gone through in a satisfactory man ner. The thanks of the friends are especially due to Mrs Cottingham, who came from Auckland and cheered the company with a couple of choice songs ; also to sister Eachael Wagstaff, who was the chief agent in the institution of the Ark Lodge, and to whose exertions it/success is mainly attributable. The members present were- about 300, and the entertain ment will bo rsmembered as a rid letter day in the history of Howick. The poetical financial statement of Brother Gregory was quite novel in its way, went well, but requires considerable polishing, even for the columns of a newspaper. ,

THE LATE THEATRE SERVICES.

An interesting re-union was held at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, on Wednesday evening, to receive the report of the suo-committee of the Association entrusted with the duty ot conducting the special Sunday evening s«rvices recently held at the Theatre and City Hall kt about 7 o'clock, the committee and friends, including the special service choir, sat down to tea, and after spending a very pleasant half hour in conversation over the cheering cup, the friends adjourned to the large hall, where Mr James Coupland was called to the chair. The meeting was puroly social, and the speakers all volun teered their thoughts on the subject ot the meeting, which was to settle up accounts, and determine upon future action. It.appea ed that fears had been felt lest the special services would intail a financial difficulty, but the report shewed that contributions had ilowed in from persons net connected with the Associa tion. Butiicient to cover all expenses, and leave asmiUP balance in hand. The liberalitj and courtesy ofJffr DeLias, the lessee of the 1 heatre and City Hal^was commented upon in very g. ateful and fUtfcerin#'xernis. Others who had rendered aid in various ways had their services acknowledged, but in those latter cases no formal votes of thanks were recorded, the question of recognition of such labor being relegated to a higher tribunal. The report sot forth a variety of pleating evidences of the good than had been accomplished by these services, and as it was urged that their real usefulness was just beginning to bo felt, the committee was numerically strengthened and instructed to proceed at once to arrange another course of services.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) INFIRMITIES OF THE FLESH. A shadowy group of drunkards appeared this morning at the Police Court. The fol lowing is the list: Henry Walsh, James McGuire, James Kennedy, and Joseph Roderick were fined 53 each, and Henry Mason'(3rd offence) was fined 203 or 48 hours, and five days imprisonment. UNLICENSED GROG SHOP. Patrick A. Jones was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act, by selling beer to one Patrick McGivern, on the 15th inst., without having a license, also with selling brandy to the said Patrick McGivern without a license ; also with selling beer to one Herbert Jones under the said conditions. The defendant on being called did not appear, and on the application of Sub-Inspec tor Pardy a warrant was ordered to be issued for his immediate apprehension. ELLEN BROWN. This unhappy woman was again brought up on a charge of drunkenness, and pleaded guilty. The prisoner said she was scarcely drunk, only having taken five glasses. This being her second offence she was fined 10s and costs. A PAUCITY OB1 SAILORS. James Eggerton, was charged with unlaw fully negleoting to keep a sufficient number of men, on board the Rover, for the Bafety of the said vessel. Defendant pleaded guilty. Mr J. B. Russell said as defendant had pleaded guilty, he had Jittle more to do than leave the matter in the hands of the court. The case would have been brought on before, but the defendant had been out of port since July. He might say further that defendant had suffered considerably by his neglect. Fined 203, costs 14s, and j solicitors' fee, a guinea. ANOTHER CHARGE. Henry Miller was charged with shipping certain cattle on board the Enterprise, (No. 2) on the 13th inst without permit. Defendant pleaded guilty. There were mitigating circumstances in this case, as defendant was told by the owner of the cattle, that he had a permit; the court only inflicted a fine of 10s jfoosts £1 7s 6d. . DOMSSTIC BKJBBZES. William Eyre, was charged with assaulting his wife, by striking her with his clenched fist. Prisoner said he did not think he wag guilty. Mr Tyler appeared, and said the husband was generally kind to his wife, and she was not desirous of pressing the case. The case was dismissed. Aleander Heath was charged with striking his Kile, Annie Heath in the eye. Prisoner said he struck his wiic, but under very provoking circumstances. Mr J. B. Russell said that the prisoner was in the employ of Mr Hewin, He had suggested that the wife should accept a promise of good conduct on the part of the husband, and the case be withdrawn. His Worship thought, as the man had pleaded guilty, he should be called upon to find sureties to keep the peace towards his wife for six months, he would therefore order him to enter into his own recognisance in a bond of £29, PHYSICAL EXCHANGES. Mary Murphy was charged with threatening to anni hilate Mary Burrell with the nozzle of her bellows, and afterwards to boil her down to a jelly, and Mar garet Barren was charged with swearing at Mary Mur phy and threatening to break her head with a broom stick, calling her residence a dirty house, and that she was the mother of an illegitimate child. Mi- Laisbley appeared for Mrs Murphy, who was disposed to withdraw the charge against Mrs Burrell, if that lady would do the same. Mrs Barren said that she was quite willing, and the oase W£.s withdrawn. LBAVINCt HIS OAET. Thomas Appleby pleaded guilty to being an offender against No. 1 by-law by leaving his cart unattended ; and was fined 108 and 5a costs.

The Civic Election.

CANDIDATES AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.

In accordance with advertisement, a meeting of citizens took place at the Mechanics insSe last night to hear Messrs M. Wood and Waddell, the candidates for the election to-day, give their ideas on Municipal matters, and bring forward their respective claims to public support. The ball was crowded to excess, and great interest appeared to be 'thYi£ g pr;£ nsv ~ l Mr - voted to the chair. Having read the advertise ment calling the meeting, bo bespoke a fair and impartial hearing for both candidates Mr A. Black said before the candidates addressed the meeting he should W" ™> know whether the expense of hiring the hall was paid by the ratepayers or the candidates. The Chairman said by the ratepayers. Mr Black : Yes. I thought so ; that s how we are sold. _ _ __. . The Chairman first called upon Mr Niccol to expound his views. t Mr Malcolm Niccol, on coming forward was well received. At the outset of his speech he solicited the forbearance of his audience. He felt something like the frog m the fable when he was pelted by boys, that what was fun to them was a serious matter to him. He would in the first place set them right upon an objection which had been brought forward to his candidature, namely, that he was brought forward by a clique. That was totally untrue. He valued his own self-respect more than to lend himself to any clique at all. It had been eaid that he had been brought out for the purpose of keeping Mr Philips, the Town Clerk, in office. He hoped they would believe him when he told them it was his wish to go to the Coun cil unfettered or not at all. (Hear, hear). One of the first things he should undoubtedly give his attention to, if elected, was the posi tion of that officer. If only a portion of the accusations brought against Mr Philips were proved to be well founded, he should cer tainly move for his dismissal; but if on the other hand it turned out that he had only given offence to a few in the discharge of his proper business, he thought it would show moral cowardice if he did not support him. What he wanted them to understand was that he was entirely unfettered on the point. Then it had been objected to him that he was not a dweller in the city. (A Voice : That's true.) He did not think that should be brought against him, as if he did not liye in the city, his interests were bound up in it. There was one positive advantage arising from this, which was that he would at least be impartial in voting for money being spent in all parts of the city. He pledged his word that if elected he should endeavour to secure a fair and equal distribution of the rates in every part of the city. There bad been certain parts neglected, and there was he believed too much truth in the statement that the main thoroughfares had been at tended too at the expense of the outlying districts. It had also i)een objected that he had on a former occasion retired before it came to the polling. (A Voice : Yes ; how about that?) He would explain his action in the best way he could. On the occasion referred to he had come to a conclusion that if he wished to do his duty a3 it ought to be done, he should have to sacrifice a considerable portion of his time to the benefit of the public. From that sacrifice he at first recoiled. When he had been a second time asked to come forward, he had still been unwilling, but had ulti mately consented, and he was now willing to devote the necessary time to thoroughly attending to the interests of the ratepayers. He would arfw revert to a few points in civic affairs on/which he had formed opinions. The repent investigations into City affairs had shown that great and radical reforms were ns<Sessary. (Hear, hear.) In effecting Ehese reforms he should advocate retrench ment and economy. He did not approve of the willing horse being rode to death: he meant by this that he would try to prevent the rates falling into arrears, and so prevent those who did pay having to pay more through others not paying The subject of dividing the city into Wards was one to which he had been opposed till quite recently. He had lately been con verted, and he would pledge himself to support a motion to that effect, (cheers). The next important subject to which he thought attention should be given was a good Banitary system by which the city might be maintained in a healthy state. Then the formation, and repair of streets required attention. Be would assure therm that they need not fear that he would neglect their interests. He was not in the habit of doing things by halves. His reason for retiring in the first instance was Mr Sceats: Because you thought you would be defeated. Mr Niccol: No, it was because he had thought it involved a pecuniary sacrifice. They might depend upon it that now he had made up his mind to t:*\ that, he would go heart and soul into vx»y affairs. He had every m confidence that no estrangement between, himself and Mr "Waddell would ensue in consequence of this contest. They had always been good friends. Of course he conld not be held responsible for the warmth displayed by his friends. He wished to avoid any thing like personal feeling. A voice (why introduce it in the Star then ?) They could not hold him responsible for what the Star said.. He had no more to say but would gladly answer any questions. A series of questions were propounded to which Mr Niccol answered categorically. The first was : Will yon try to dispense with the Special Kate of 6d. in the £1, as the revenue from property will yield more than is required in the specified time ? To this the canditate's reply was :—He had asured them that if elected he should try and retrench as much as possible, and if the 6d rate could be dispensed with, he sHould certainly vote for its abolition, (cheers). .Will you endeavour to get the|duties of the Town Clerk more efficently performed by a solicitor ? Mr. Niccol: It was simply a question of £. s. d. His opinion was that the duties could not be more efficently or more econ mically performed than by the present arrangements. He had obtained from the Council officers information as to the amount which had been expended in law costs since 1871, and would give it to them. The amount was £438, or not £100 a year. In Wellington the law expeses of the Council for the year 1873 had been £339 ; for 1874, £232; and for 1875, £198. In Greymouth the law expenses for one year had been £172, and in Christchurch in 1874 they had been £182, and in 1875 £179. These showed that the law costs for the Auckland Council had been far from extravagant. He was also of opinion that if they had a solicitor, unless they largely increased his pay, they would get a very poor lawyer ; and then again, they would want somebody to dp the Town Clerk's work while he was proßecut ing cases in court. Upon mature reflection he was of opinion that having a lawyer as town clerk, would not curtail expenditure. (Cheers and hisses). Ratepayer : Will you do your best to curtail the present lavish expenditure of the City Council ? Mr. Niccol: I need flcarcely repeat that I will.

Ratepayer: Do you consider that the Harbour Board and City Council should be amalgamated ? Mr. Niccol: Ido not think so at present. In repply to other questions Mr. Niccol said : He had never found the Borough members trying to unfairly influence the Harbour Board, and he had no fear they would do. He had resigned in the past contest from purely personal consideration. He begged to assure them that Mr. Brett had been opposed to his retirement. That gentleman had been one of the first to ask him to come oat again (applause).

A cmestion relative to Mr. NiccoFs action in the Harbour Board respecting the Bath-site and his brother's patent'slip was disapproved of by'the meeting generally/and the candidate -was told not to answer it He preferred doing so however.and said : Yes, be did not deny that be had, because he thought the present site of the baths was becoming too public and was eminently suited for a slip. Another and better site had been pranted for the baths. As to Mr. Stephenson's expenses at Wellington and the good he had done there, that was a.very proper subject upo a ■which they should have information, and if elected he would try to give it them. He would certainly oppose cutting down good streets, while there were important back streets'requiring to be made passable. Mr Crowther : Have you any proof for these statistics you have given us, other than Mr F. Brodie's signature? Mr. Niccol: No, I have not. (Oh, Oh !) Mr! Black said Mr. Brodie had told such a falsehood about the water- carts, saying that they cost only £16, when they cost £30 torn !*"! shillings, that he would not believe hissta* I ments; nor Mr Philips'either. (Cheers). ' Mr Niccol said he was under the impn siou that Mr. Brodie had not given the information : it came from Mr. Anderson the City Surveyer. He would appeal to the chairman. m A. great interruption here took place, gome of those present insisting that the Chairman was not authorised to make a statement. (The Chairman kept silence). Mr Staines said he wanted to make a statement and ask a question or two. The meeting would not permit the state ment, so Mr Staines retired after some chaff. No other questions being asked Mr Niccol thanked the ratepayers for hearing ao patiently, and sat down amid much applanße. Mr Wad dell on coming forward was received with cheers. He said if elected he should indeavour to do his best to Berve their interests— (chpers). He claimed all the independence of Mr. Niccol. _It was no ovei-estimate of his own abilities that induced him to come forward, it was owing to the solicitation of his friends. He had no interest to serve, and he was not bound to Ifcllow any clique or party. He would endea :vour to serve them if they elected him. and if they did not, why he should try and do as he had done up to the present, mind his owa business. He felt no ill-will towards Mr Niccol; in fact they had always been on the best of terms. The electioneering equiba which had appeared were not creditable to either party. He would only say with reference to Mr Niccol that that gentleman having most of his interests in the harbour, could hardly be expected to act impartially in a question in which the harbour and city interests were in'opposition. He should be happy to answer any questions put him. Mr Waddell's short address was delivered in a good humoured, happy style, and made a very favourable impression. He was heartily cheered. Mr P. Phillips said he wished to ask a question in consequence of a letter in the Star. Was he an Orangeman ? Mr Waddell: No, but if he had been he should not be ashamed to say so. He had learned to respect the religious and political belief of every man. (Cheers.) Mr Staines asked if the candidate could tell them why Mr P. A. Phillips had discon. tinued conducting the police cases. The candidate said he believed Mr Beck ham had ruled that he had no standing in Court. A question was here handed in. when the cry was raised : " That's the Star, don't answer it." Mr Waddell said he believed that the Star had had its day. It would wane in time if it kept on the course it had pursued in the present election. The Star might well have picked out some of the old councillors and pitched into them, but in this case there was no reason for inuendo and insinuation. He would read the question: —"Are you not one of the two bakers who refuse the request of their journeymen for reasonable hours?" (Renewed uproar.) Well, underneath his nomination notice there was an advertise ment thankng the masters for giving their men a holiday with the exception of one baker in Parnell. He claimed to have a right to manage his own business, and if he had any disputes wiih his workmen they had the generous privilege of leaving. (Cheers.) In answer to Mr Leahy, Mr Waddell said he should feel bound, after the reports which had been made, to advocate reform in the method of keeping city accounts. He believed that the present Town Clerk was totally incapable of performing his duties. (Great confusion and cries of hear! hear ! no ! no !) 1 Mr Waddell : Any more ? Upon my word it is not half so bad as I thought it would be. (Laughter.) Mr Staines: Why did not Mr Brett advocate a meeting at the last election? Mr Waddell: He could only suppose that in the present case Mr Brett wanted to return his ewn candidate. In answer to Mr Leahy, the candidate said he certainly thought it should be stipulated in public contracts that every thing which could be, should be of Auck land manufacture. He thought that even the pipes for the waterworks might have been made here. Mr Staines asked if he would advocate evening meetings of the Council. Mr Waddell said n*e was not prepared to say he should. He was a baker, and as they were aware it was more convenient to bins to have the meetings in the afternoon. If the change was thought desirable, he should still do his duty. He was not exactly in the position of the gentleman at Newmarket who had an unlimited number of childre», but he had a family, and must look after them. To other questions, Mr Waddell said he thought it a most unfair thing to tax machinery on private property. To tax machinery was to break local industry. He would support a motion in the Council to prevent any sale of city property above £10, except by vote of the Council (cheers). Mr. Waddel: Now, gentlemen, let's get through, (laughter and. cries of thats all thats all). Mr. Waddell : Well, gentlemen, I thank you for the hearing you have given me, an d if you elect me I shall do my duty. (Cheers). Mr. F. Phillips said it was a long time since he had addressed a meeting. But look ing at the important questions before the Council he had been induced to come forward in the present instance. He rose to propose that this meeting has confidence in Mr. Waddell, and will endeavour to retnrn him at the head,of the poll to-morrow, (cheering). He would not say a word against Mr. Niccol, who was an old friend of his. Bnt that gentleman's interest were in the Harbour and not in the City. He thought Mr. Niccol might well say " Save me from my friends." it not been for the articles in the Star, he should not have come forward to-night. H« had the greatest respect for Mr. Niccol, but he thought he was of opinion that his interests were opposed to the city. A voice : —"^ you treat all your friends like this F (laughter). Another voice : " You'll catch it to-morrow." Mr. Phillips .—Well, I may; but both my self and Mr. Waddell have stood the bullets of the Maoris, and we can stand being shot at by the Star. He begged to move the resolution. Mr A Black said the Star had throwa a firebrand into the election. Mr Niccol was a very nice yoang man, but something of a "supplejack." (roars of laughter). He had taken a letter to the Star about this election. The Editor said : " That's rather mild for you. Black." He said, " Yes, it was, and he hoped they'd publish it." In his letter he only wanted to kaow what was^ the special qualification which made Mr Niccol so very desirable as a candidate. Mr Black produced the letter and read it fiom the Stab. Mr J Smith: "You'll have a column to* morrow night, old man. (laughter). 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