SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS TO-DAY.

DEPART V R E S. LAST EVENING!. Waitaki, s.s.. Edit, for Tauranga. Ar*yl-«, s.s., Crawford, for V. hanptarei. Reliance, ketch, Lawson, foi' Whangapotta. TO-DAY". Stag, barque, Thow, for Wellington. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Samoa—Nautilus, about May 20th. Levuka—Southern Cro3S s.s., and Meg Mcrrillcs, brigantino, about sth prox. London—Agato. and City of Quebec Sydney—Hero, Ist pro-. Gisborne, Southern Ports aud Melbourne— Arawata, Thursday Russoll—looa, evory Monday; Waitaki, Friday Tauranga—Glenel_, Friday ; Waitaki, Tuosday Whangarei—Argylo, Tueatlays and Fridaj'3 Waitaki, Thursday Samoa, Cormorant, Saturday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

John Bull, barque, from London; sailed Fob-

ruarjr 10 Camllle, brig, from Now York Loch De?, barque, from London ; sail.d Fob. 10. Boroalis, brijituitino. from Lovuka Island Lily, brigantine, from Chatham Island R'jca, schooner, from Dunedin Midge, schooner, from Lovuka

EXPORTS.

Per To Anau, for Sydney: GO bales flax, 19 bale*-fungus, 21 empty casks, l package sta tionery. Por Agate for London-3,B_Gcascß and IS casks gum, 22. tons -_rk, 15 casks tallow, il bales leather, 121 baloe and 89 pockets wool, 91 tons maugana-u, -10 bules cotton, 60 caaes pearl shell, i caso3 sowing machines, 3 gun . 10 paokages.

In wards CoAai'Wisn.—Mary Ann for Mahu rauzi, with 700 bushels lime; Adah for Thames, with 20,000 foot sawn kauri timber; Rangatira from uuii-ha, with 18 tons firewood, and 10!) rails.

Outwards Ccustwtsf..—Mary _• _n for Mahu rangi, with 15,000 feet timber; Gem for T*itur; Onward for .■ usso:!; llaiii.ti.tlr_ for Omaha.

Tho _.?. GienelK will arrive from Tauranga to-morrow morning.

Tho brigantiue Lapwing arrived at Newcastle from this port oa tho 19th Irstant.

Tho ship Fnmonoth is again en tho berth at London for this port.

H.M.S, Cormorunt is expected to sail for Samoa on Saturday morning.

Tho brig Drover arrived at Sydnoy from Kai para on tho 20th instant.

The barque Stag sailed this mornin. for Hoki anga, where she will load with timber for Wol lington.

BTho Union Company's s,s. Arawata will leavo for Melbourne, via Eaat Coast and Southern porta, at 10 o.m. to-morrow.

The barque Agato has hauled off into the Btream, ready to sail for London. Sho will clear at the Customs to-morrow.

Tha Australian barquo Sea Shell wos wrecked on the roaf oft'Pann, Now Caladonla, on the Sth instant.' Mr W. MorKsn, of Now Caledonia, purcharoi tho hull for £100, and the cargo, which consisted of Government stores, for „200.

A London cablegram of date April 16, announces the arrival of tho Zealandia, from Weliinßton, left on the 15th January, and the Waimea, from Napier, whioh sallod on Decem ber 19. The passage of tho former occupied 91 days, and the latter 118 days.

Considerable disappointment and inoon vonionco was caused to tho pa=so_. .era by the Wa .aka yesterday t-rough the vessol having to pat back from the Ma_u.au Hsads It appears the signalman at tho Heads notified the steamer that thero was not enough water on the bar for hor to oro;-s. Those who aro familar with the Manukau navigation s>ato. rositively, that thero was ample water for tho Wanaka to get out, but tho regular signalman having been broughtup to town, aa a witness in some potty case against th. mast.r of a vosscl for not reply ing to a question put to him from tho signal staff, while his vessel was crossing the bar, and when his attention waa fully engaged. The novioe in ohorgo thought ho would err on the s^fe side. If this bo tho ease, ?tops should bo takon to prevent the sisnalman from loavtng hia duties unloss a thoroughly experienced man 1. on the ground to tako his place. Tho unnec essary detention of _ stoamer and her pas sengers because some trivial dispute has arisen with a vessel Js rather too much of a joke.

Messrs Shaw. Savil! and Co.'s Bhlp Chile, from London to this port, which passed JDesl on March Bth, has on board tho folio .ring passen gers :—Saloon : Mrs S. Davis, Frank Davis, and Kugenie Glanzler. Second C_b!n: G. P. Os mond, Alfred Collins, Anne Fstrroll, Bridget Farretl, Georgo Kollott, Mrs Rollett, Harry Kollett, Charles Rollett, l.mma Rollett and Leon-Ire Rollett. Stoorago: James Taylor, William Barker Georfro Barkor, 11. F. Davis, John Cunningham, liobsrt Walker, Jtlizibeth Walker, William Owens, .Anno Farrell, Joseph Boynton, Henry Boyntor., T. VV. Mayson, KmUy Mayson, Thomas Mayson and Llewellyn Mayson.

The Union Company's s.s. Te Anau, which left for Pydney via., Russell last evening took tho following p»»sengers :—Mr and Mrs Meohte, Mr and Mrs Will", Mr and Miss Buchanan, Miss Howard and maid, Ml«ses Watorhouso, B. Smith, Dyer (2), Chapman, Mosdames Russel anel Martin, Mr and Mrs Faulk and 2 children, Mesdames Nottingham and Letchford, Miss Gromley, Mr and Mrs Mason, Mr and Mrs Chapman, Mr andMraFinlio, Mesflanies Frank ly- aad Donald, Captain Howard. Messrs. Howard, Mechie, Harris, G. B. Smith, J. Bour man. A. M. Lane, Blair, Fuller, Do Beere, Rhodes, T. Dalriel, Sewell. Bo&rdma., Felton, Johnstone, Hay, Howard, J. and W. Brigham, Ah Ping, Ah Quan, Ah Sing. N. H. Morrison,E. N. Smith, Mollor, VV. Cutties, D. Bates. A. Clark. J. Stewart, W. IT. Brady, W. Hall, J. Thomp son, Jones, Bacchus Carlton (2) Tyler, Kinnear (2), and>2 children, Upham Brirto_, Williams, Ryan, Haley, Powys, Kowaloak, Tenson, Wil liby, JicUonaghus, Groen, Batcholor, Cameron, Bonnds, Grut>b, Porter, Steward, Gladhill, 'Tucker. For Russell: Mesdames Black, Fuller and i ohlldreo, Miss Bowlings, Messrs. G. Whitoflold, Pringle, and Norton.

The British training ship Atalanta, which is re ported lost, left Bermuda at tho end of January. Bermuda is but about 3000 milos from England, and considering that the Atalanta haa been so long at sea, it is not to bo wondered that fears are entertained for hor safety. When she left Bermuda she had 300 men and boys on board. Tho -.ctmiralty has ordored tne Channel Squadron to institute a search for tho missing ship. It is somewhan of a coincidence that the Atalanti, whi'h succeeded tho ill-fated Eurydice as training ship, should havo been on precisely the earne vojase as tho Eurydioo was when she _oundered offthe Isle of Wight, -uringa snow squall, with loss of about 330 lives. This dread ful calamity occurred on tho 21 Maroh. 1878. Tho Eurydioe, like the Atalanta, left Bermuda, after the cruise in the West Indie?. The Atalanta was commissioned at Devenport on the 17th September. 1878, and according to the Navy Li-t for January last had the following officers on board .-—Captain Francis Stirling; Li.utenants Frederick A. Blackett, Arthur Dove, Philip E. Fiahar ; Navy Lieutenant, W. H. 3tephens; chaplain, Rev. Robert Nimmo, M.A.; -taff-Burgeon, Edward M. Moss, M.D. j paymaster, John Ashton; BUb-lieutenants, AjjthiiE. X: Beck, Edward P. Charrlngton; surgeon, Lauranco W. Corooran, 8.A., M.8.; E-nnpr, -David Silk; boatswain., Frederick -tandlsh, Richard Clanoy.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

' ' - ARRIVALS. jwsi. Rangatira, s.s., Harvoy. from tho South

DEPARTURES.

Telograph, schooner, Keane, for Waitara Wanaka, 8.8., MoGlllivray, for the South

EXPORTS.

Per Wanaka, for the South: 8 casks beer, 33 cises and packages. The s,s. Wanaka sailed south yesterday with the following psa_en?ers:—For Now Plymouth: MrsNeweU. Mrs Roberts and three children, Messrs Garret, Ratenbury, George, Ford, Mr and Mrs Churton. For Nelson: Mr and Mrs Buckbridgo and family, Meßers Caldwell and Scott. For Wellington: MessrsMic-ey, Smith, McKet-zio. Wl't?hiro, and Miss Sheohy. For Lyttelton: Mr and Mrs Kohn, Messrs Clark, Craig, Kodg-rs, Morrison, and Sjmonds. For T)_n_di_.: -vlesera Marmaditke, Stack, and J. Davis.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Lytti.i/ton, yesterday. Arrived; Nerval, ship, from Bydney. BttBSETL, this day. DEPARTURE OF THE TE ANUA. Arrived Te Anau, sho sails again at . p.m for Bydney. Pas.angers : Messrs Cook and Vfoung. Captain Carey brought hor alongside tho wharf whero she dis._B-.ed cargo, Tauranga, this day. The Waitaki arrived from Auckland at 9 a.m„ and left again at 10.45 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Wednesday,

Mr Alfred Buckland held a land sale to-day, ennsisting of building sites at East May Town. Thei c was a very good attendance. Forty-«even allotments were offered, but only 22 wero sold, as under: 8 lots at 10s per foot, lat 8a 6d, lat 9s, 2 at 9. 6d, 4 at 10s Gd, 1 at 12s 6d, and 3 at 13s per foot. Allotment 23 brought £131, and allotment 50 £50 per acre.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. held a trade .ale to day of teati and sugars, but bidding was rather Blow. Sugars moved at fair prices and teas passed at satisfactory prico?. In tho town and suburban property sale only ona allotment at tho Laiie was sold for £50 per aero.

Mr R. Arthur's fruit gale was largely attended. About 300 cases of Hobart To'ivn fruit wero sold, ayeraglng: apples, ljd to 3Jd; pears, 2d to lid.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will C_o__ as UinircK :— Tins Day. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 1 p.m. For Mangawai, per Kina, at 5 p.m. For Thames, por .enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 20th instant. For Wangaroi Hoods and Wangaroi, per Waitaki, at'/ a.m. For Wellington and Southern Provinces, per C.G.B. Hinemoa, at 8 a.m. Per a.s. Arawata as follows; — For India, China, Japan,* Mcditoranean Ports, and Continent; Of ICuropo, at 8 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brindisi, at 0 a.m. For newspapers, at 8 a.m. For money orders, and registered letters, the previous ovenlng at i o'clock. Lato lottMS till 0.20 a.m. For Waiwora, To Kapa, Cralgloburn, and Warkworth, por Rose Casoy, at 10 a.m. For Wanganui, por Wallabi, at 11 a.m. For Taranaki, Wanganui, .Wellington, and Lyttelton, per Rangatira, at 1 p.m. For Hoklanga, por Rowena, at 11 a.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 1 p.m. Friday, 30th Instant. For Waiheke and Coromandol, per Coromandol, at 2.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Waitaki, at 3 p.m. For Whltlangl, Tolroa, Tauranga, and Opotikl, per Glonelg, at 1 p.m. For Wangaroi Hoads, and Wangaroi, par Argyle, at 1 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per 's s. Australia, immediately after her trrlval from Honolulu S. B. Biss. Chief Postmaster.

"Men shut their doors against a s.ttlng sun," is a very remariablo saying, to be fotmd in " Timon of Athens," and ono ot tho oracular utterances of tho great Bard of Avon. The expression is a truism. Tho moment a thing deolines, it Is dismissed from pnbllo favonr. Let a manidegonerato, and friend«hip closes its hand against him, society tabooes him, and he la exorcised, as It wore, from all his past associa tions. This contrary condition of things, proves tho high esteem and popularity of Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatlo schnapps, Tho gates of all tho marts of tho world are open to it.

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1880.

For tha cans, that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future in the distance, Aud the stood that we can de.

The phases of the West Coast question are as variable and peculiar as the changing hue. of the chamoleon, or the different moods of the special cor respondents. Ono day wo are assured that Tc Whiti has fallen on the bosoms of the Commissioners aud wept, the next that he has donned his war-paint and is getting blue-mouldy for want of a beating. One of two things i 3 abso lutely certain, cither the prophet is a consummate old humbug who delights in fooling the correspondents, or some of tho correspondents are equally con summate humbugs, who delight in fool ing the public. We were led to believe that when the Commissioners bad re ported recommending tho surrender of practically tiie whole matter in dispute, Titokowaru, Tohu, and the rest of the obstructionists bad " got all they wanted"—and a good deal more than they deserved, and were about to beat their swords into plough shares. But in the next breath we are told that Titokowaru is "on the ram page," tbat Te Whiti bas been seized with a new prophetical frenzy, tbat natives are building whares on tbe beach block with a view to precipitate a collision, and that generally there is the devil to pay and no pitch hot. It seems, from the latest telegrams, how over, tbat tbe climax of tbe sen sation bas not yet been actually reached. Perhaps it bas been kept in reserve as a kind of piece de resistance, to amuse tbo public mind during tbe remaining interval before Parliament meets. All tbe marching and counter-marching, and bloodless triumphs witb tbe pick and shovel, are it appears, only a kind of prologue to tbe sensational drama that is in prepar ation on tbe "sacred " or "measured ground," but it is most tantalising that

jurat when public expectation was on tip-toe, and the thing had been artisti cally wrought up to the right pitch, when thi. tents were ready for striking and preparations had been made for enter ing upon the enchanted ground the manager should ring down the curtain and the play be stopped. If this sort of thing continues much longer the

public will vote it a huge humbug and

demand a return of their money at the jdooiv.. Tho .ompany which is now

maintained on the West Coast is too utormously expensive to run more than i short season.

New Zealand lms not figured so well as might have been expected in the International Wool Show connected with the Sydney Exhibition. As a wool-producing country this colony stands second on tho list, New South Wales, according to the statistics of 1879, occupying first place, with 123,710,450 lbs. New Zealand noxt, with 02,220,810 lbs ; South Australia third, with 49,402,149 lbs; and Vic toria fourth, with 47,973,091 lbs. In Victoria a decline in the produce of wool points to the displacement of sheep by mon,.through the rapid growth of population. Taking the prizes, awarded by competent judges, we find the ex hibiting colonies ranked in the following order :—New South Wales, 10 first prizes, 10 second prizes, G high com mendations : Victoria, 4 first prizes, G second prizes, 5 high commendations, 5 commendations, and one champion gold medal ; Tasmania, 4 first prizes, 3 second prizes, 2 high commendations, 1 commendation, aud two gold cham pion medals; New Zealand, 2 first prizes, 9 high commendations, and 3 commendations. . New Zealand was not successful in the oxhibts of merino wools ; where success was achieved ap pears to have been in other grades, particularly Lincoln. Tho " Sydney Morning Herald," in a very exhaustive review of tho Exhibition, makes the following remarks on tho seventh division of tho schedule, whicli em braced wool in grease of any class other than merino :—

Iv the next class, which was for six ram hoggets' fleeces, tutskirted, MrD. McNicoll was°thc only exhibitor, aud he received commendation for a fair specimen, dis playing nothing particularly attractive Tho next class for six ewes' fleeces, un skirted, had Queensland, New Zealand, and New South Wales in competition, and the exhibits numbered six. The first prize was awarded to Mr James "Wallace, of New Zealand, for Lincoln wool of very fair condition. Dr. Jcnkens, of Ncpean Towers, occupied second place for a very fair exhibit, which was in just as good condition as the first-prizo wool. It was fairly entitled to its place, although the presence of seeds was noticeable. It should be remembered by breeders that theso seeds giro fleeces a matted condition, aud that manufacturers require very powerful machinery to extract them. In tho class for six owe hog get fleeces, unskirtcd, there wero only two exhibitors, aud Mr Charles Heed, of New Zealand, took the first place for what was stated to be English Lincoln wool. Tho exhibit was light in condition and some of it considerably matted. Tito dis play ou the whole was not a good one, ami it was evident that the best breeders had not participated in it.

Referring to combing wools in whicl this Colony achieved somo distinction tlio same authority remarks:—

Joseph Aarons, of Wellington, exhibited in this class a bale remarkable for tiro fineness of its fibre, lightness, and condition The great feature in this halo was that it was free from burr, seeds, ami other defects. Joseph Ward, ot" New Zealand, placed a bate'of wool of oxcellent quality, good length, tree from burr, .and thoroughly sound. This exhibit afforded a contrast to wool bred in Australia, and deserves special notice ; and it is to lie hoped that the breeders who have visited the show liayo paid special attention to any points of excellence evident in tho Now Zealand exhibits generally. Cyrus Goultcr, of New Zealand, places two bales of wool which, in point of quality, may be classed higher than those of Mr "Ward. It is a very good, sound, marketable wool, upon which Mr Goulter may be congratulated.

Allowing for tho extra facilities on joyed by the Australian colonies in competing, wo think tho awards point to greater caro taken by growers in tho othor colonies in preparing their wool. A referonco to the averago prices realised is moro conclusive on this head, although tho discrepancy is not so great as it was in former years. In 1877 the Victorian wools fetched an average of 1 s 4|d por lb ; Tasmauian, Is _d; Queensland, Is 3d; New Zealand, Is lfd ; Now South Wales, Is OJJ. In 1879 tho average prices wero : Victoria, Queensland, aud Tas mania, each Is ljd per lb ; New South Wales, Is (Hd; Now Zealand, Is. These figures ought to attract the attention of all wool-growers in this Colony. Tho samo caro is certainly not bestowed in tho sorting and pre paration of our wools for market that obtains iv somo of tlio other ( olonies, and the consequence is a very serious loss to tho Colony. On an export of 62,220,8101b5. a difference of ljd—tho deficiency on our wools as compared with three of tho Australian Colonies —makes up a vory considerable item.

Prizes were awarded by the Sydtiey Exhibition Commissioners to Mr G. Didsbury, Government Printer, Welling ton, for bookbinding and printing."

Wc notico amongst the Exhibition awards the name of Mr John Gully for water-colour pictures. Mr J. C. Hoyte received a prize for a picture of Tcromukau Valley.

Mr Allan McDonald, M.11.R. for the East Coast, intends to introduce before Parliament next session a Native Lauds Act facilitating the sale of land within tho bounds of his electorate.

In reply to a deputation of East Coast settlers Monday with respect to tho lands locked up in that district, Mr Bryce said he would bring the subject of opening these lands tor settlement under the notice of his colleagues, but he did not believe the House would sanction any private Laud Bill, unless there was provision for a clause in the Crown Grant issued to natives leaving the option of assen ting to sabs to the Governor in Council.

By this mail we see that a further sum of £116 has been remitted to the Mayor of Dublin through tlio National Bank of Now Z.aland ou behalf of the Irish Famine Re lief Fund, making irr all £1,666. It is very evident that the National Bank Managers throughout the colony have spared no trouble in the collection, and remitting free of cost, the various amountsjto the credit of the Fund.

Mr W. F. O'Sullivan, son of Mr It. J. O'Sullivan, Inspector of Schools, was a passenger to Auckland in the Tc Anau yes terday morning, after three years absence iv Europe. He came out by the Cnimborazo.

Owing to the paucity of'attendance at the meeting of tho political association last night, it was postponed uutil Tuesday evening next when all members arc desired to be present as a proposition will be made to re-organise the society.

A special meeting of the City Council was held at nooti yesterday to receive objections to the Burgess roll. There were no objec tions according to the Act, and the Burgess rolls were accordingly passed and signed.

The Wild Beast Show ranks among tho most popular of city entertainments, espe cially with the younger portion of tho com munity.

: A man named J. W. Crabtree has beet sentenced to one month's hard labour, at Christchurch, for leaving a horse with a broken leg to die in anony.

The phonograph was well patronised last evening, and much amusement caused by the re-echoings of tho instrument. The proprietors have added a menagerie to the entertainment, aud a little music seems to have the effect of soothing the savage breast, judging from the antics of the animals.

To the Editor : Sir,—l would kindly draw attention to a poor widow—a Mrs Forsman—in tho Nowton Road, who lost her husband with heart disease a few months ago. Ec had come up from Coro mandel to obtain work, and sent for his wife and three children, and aged mother, when he was taken ill and died, leaving five people who were depending on him for support. The case was mentioned in the Star before, and she received a few pounds for which she was very grateful; but, lam desirous to get a little more for her, to put her in a way of earning a livelihood. I would take a petition round for her, or get up au entertainment, if we can get a hall free. Several ladies and gentlemen are willing to give their services, as well as myself.—Hoping you will givo all) the aid you can, I remairj, yours respectfully, Annie Fit-SB'/ or Mrs Bannkster. '

Two scoundrels named Richardson and JeDkins induced a poor black woman to look for tobacco where thoy had concealed some powder, aud while she was thus en gaged they exploded tho powder, injuring her severely.

The Canterbury Press admits that the railway returns lately gazetted do not clearly show tho profit or loss on some of the lines,

"Ino Delusion" sends a long letter in reply to Elder Sorenson's discussing the claims of Mormonism. We really cannot afford space for any further arguments on the claims of a disgusting system which began in fraud and imposture, and has traded on ignorance aud lasciviousness. Bcasoning to show why Mormonism is irre concilable with scripture and sound morals is simply thrown away. Any man who is capable of using his reason, and wishes to do so honestly, will be in no danger of fall ing a victim to the shallow stock tricks of Mormon apostles.

A meeting of the Board of Education will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday.

The Government of New South Wales has limited the operation of the reward of £1000 for the capture of the Kellys to three months from date, but continues the pro mise of pensions to constables injured in attempting to capture the busbraugers, and to the families of constables killed while engaged iv that duty.

It is rumoured in Oamaru that Mr W. L. Rees will contest the seat for Waitaki, vacant through the resignation of Mr Hislop.

The " Waikato Times" publishes a report that auriferous quartz has been found within five miles of the township of Ngaruawahia, and that a company is heirs g formed to prospect the district.

The members of the Auckland Dramatic Club will shortly repeat their successful entertainment in Onehunga in aid of the Ladies' Benevolent Society of that district.

John Murphy was charged at the One hunga Resident Magistrate's court yester day, with breaking a pane of glass, the property ot Thomas Johnston. Tho plea was, Mr Johnston's dog ran out of the shop and harked at Murphy, who picked up a stone and threw it at the dog, but missing the dog, it went through the window. The court ordered defendant to pay 12,. damage and costs.

During yestcrdav thero was circulated at the Auckland Post-office 21,935 letters, CO post-cards, 2,074 books, aud 22,232 papers, made up as follows :—-.ecoived hy Te Anau, Zealandia, Arawata, Wanaka, etc., 7,724 letters, 21 post-cards, 1,418 books, 0,059 papers, and despatched hy tho same steamers 14,211 letters, 30 post-cards, 1,55. books, 13,173 papers. Tho strain to which the department was subjected was exceptionally heavy, but the mails were all closed aud despatched to timo.

In a private lettor received from Miss Tilly Andrews not long ago, she states that after playing successfully in Portland, Ore gon, and iv the Grand Opera llouso, San Francisco,she was on the point of leaving to make hor debut in New York.

To tlio Editor : Sir, —What are wo to infer from the fact that Dick Feltus, the irrepressible, seconded the motion of con fidence in Air Speight last night. Has Bichard enlisted iv cold-water cures, or is Mr Speight, with his usual originality, about to introduce the totalizator into politics. In tbe hands of the descendant of the old Colonist, and under the supervision of Mr Speight, the totalizator might lie very useful in recording the results of divisions, and would doubtless be of great service to the Grey party.—l am &c, City Kast.

Tint first meeting of creditors in the estate of Edward Daniel Lawrenco, settler, of Mount Eden Koad, was held yesterday morning at the Supremo Court. The liabilities were stated at £201, aud the assets at £50. Mr Thos. Maclfarlano was elected trustee.

Wc noticed in the window of Mr Leech, picture-framcr, &c, Shortland-street, a magnificent needlework picture of King Charles the First bidding farewell to his children prior to his execution, The work lias been performed by Miss Christina Clarke of Drury, aged 14 years, and does great credit to the young pupil, whose parents are [gratified at this her first attempt. Miss Clarke has been only nine months under the instruction of the Histors of Mercy, Wyndham street. The young ludy is granddaughter of Mr Pollock, butcher, Queen • street. The picture is well worthy of a visit. Otte remarkable feature of the subject is the purple curtain drawn on ono side, the dress of the King's daugh ters, and the faithful dog looking wistfully toward his master.

At a meeting of the Thames Pumping Association held in the ollice of Mr V. A. White, yesterday, Mr J. Lennox in the chair, Mr C. J. Stone, chairman, said the meeting had been called to receive sugges tions as to the way iv which deficiencies should be met, arising from non-payment of the sum for which some companies are assessed. It was estimated tbat the future expenditure would bo £250 a month iv order to keep the works clear at the 260 feet level, aud the Borough had not kept its promise to contribute £50 a month. After some discussion the following motion was agreed to:—"That Messrs J. Brown aud Ronald McDonald be requested to act as a deputation to the Thames Borough and Couuty Councils, to urge upon them tho necessity of their contributing towards the maintenance of the working of the Big Pump at Grahamstovrn." It was also agreed that the local bodies at the Thames be asked io contribute, and that failing com pliance the Government be requested to relinquish the gold duty.

A strange incident occurred at the Dune din Gaol at the conclusion of Butler's trial. A sister of Mrs Grant (says the " Otago Daily Times,") the mother of tho deceased man Dewar, informed Mr Watt, R.M., that the prisoner was the man who committed tho murders, and that she saw him do it. Upon Inspector Mallard asking her to in terview otic of the detectives, sho said that it was in a dream she witnessed tho deed.

Mr Foote announces his intention of ofl'ering the plant and good-will of tho Bridgewater c:al mino for salo, with a view to its being worked by a company. Mr Perry, an English expert, has visited the mine, and reported in high tcrn_9 of its prospects, two hundred tons of coal being sout to the Auckland dep6t weekly. The property has been opened over a wide area, and throughout a thick seam of coal has been found, besides iron ore, lime, and other minerals/ Mr Perry reports that the iron ore is suitable for nails, axletrees, holts, plating, and a great maiiy other )._!poses, and in consequence of the abun dance of coal and lime it can be easily and cheaply manufactured. Information can be obtained from Mr Phillip.", Manager of the Manganese Mino, or Mr D. H. McKenzie.

Tho ordinary weekly meeting of St. James' Improvement Association took place last Monday evening,MrE. Cooper presiding. There was a large attendance of members. The business consisted of a debato on tho question, "Is the world in danger of being over-populated ?" Mr J. M. Geddis openiug in the affirmative, and Mr VV. Gorrio in "tho negative. The ; former gentleman in commencing the dis cussion gave a definition of the terms "over population"and "danger." Whcu tho number of human beings becamo so great as to enhance the price of food to such an extent that tho mas.es would hs unable to procure a sufficiency of it for the maintenance of health and vigour, tho world, ho said, would he over populated, while the pro bability of such a state of thing 3 being brought about constituted the danger—the remoteness or proximity of which was an element wholly superfluous to his conten tion. Starting from the axiomatic law affirmed by John Stuart Mill, Darwin, Miss Martinc.ii, and other writers, viz,, that all animal life has a strong tendency to increase faster than the means of subsistence, the speaker ludicatcd the checks which had operated in the past to keep the population within compara tively small limits, and pointed out that modern civilization was having the effect of removing these checks. Other arguments were adduced, and statistics quoted. Mr Gorrio, iv reply, urged that however plau sible this theory might appear, there was a compensatory law in nature which pre vented its reduction to practice. It had been shewn that as people increased in luxury, and became habituated to goad living, thoir numbers decreased generation by generation, while in countries where food was scarce, the population un derwent a rapid increase. After roferring ■ to fluctuations in the population of England and showing that in some parts of the world there were peoples who were actually dying out. Mr Gorrio contended that the food supply was practically unlimited, and that it was increasing every year. Mr VV. J. Napier and Mr E. W. Burton delivered leugthy speeches on the affirmative side of the question, while Mr W. Cooper was the only gentleman on the opposite side who supported Mr Gorrie with any lengthened remarks. The openers then replied. On being put to the meeting, a majority of i votes was recorded for the negative of tho J debate.

Messrs. Steele and O'Bricu have engaged the celebrated Arthur Skctchlcy, (Mrs Brown) to deliver a series of his inimitable lectures, at the Theatre Royal, commencing on Monday evening. Mr Sketchley's mimicry is described by English and colonial critics as surpassing anything of the kind in this ago, and the humour of the sketches, in which Mr Brown's ex periences and adventures are narrated, is irresistibly mirth-provoking.

The hon. the Attorney-General and the Native Minister will proceed to Wellington to-morrow in the Hinemoa, the steamer cal ling at Opunakc to land materials for a bridge, to be erected on the West Coast road.

Mr K. Hudson, of the Thames, forwarded to Christchurch by the Arawata 120 dozen tins of preserved peaches and other fruits. Of late years the Thames people have been giving attention to fruit preserving industry, which has well-epaid them already engaged in it. Mr Hudson has gone more exten sively into the manufactory than others, and this year has preserved sufficient to supply, not alone the Thames trade, hut is taking steps to open up a trade with Canterbury and the South. Mr Hudson sends a parcel to Melbourne and another to En gland to test the market.

To the Editor: Sir,—Can you inform me whether any balance sheet of the enter tainment given some time ago by the Cormorant Silver Lining Troupe, for the beuelit of Mrs Moore has been published. Your., &C, SUBSCRIBER,

The Hon Colonel Whitmoro was a pas seuger to Auckland yestorday. The ltev. Mr Carrick would ho glad if the Mr Adams who addresses him hy letter to-day, would please call upon him at the Manso St Andrew's Church.

An error appeared iv our reference to the pure bred bull Lord Darlinglon, the pro perty of Mr Eantham of Waikato. Sus picions had been entertained that the animal was infected with pleuro-pneumonia and in order to set the question at rest, Mr Kant-am. willingly consented to have the animal slaughtered and a post-mortem examination made hy Messrs. Mitchell, Allom, and Naden, Veterinary surgeons. The inspection made on the carcase of the hull satisfied these gentlemen that the disease was not pleuro-pneumonia, but consumption, and an examination of the whole of Mr Eantham's herd shewed that they were entirely free from disease. The members of the No 3 Company Baud, under Bandmaster McComiah, testi fied their appreciation of the wonderful abilities of Madame Carmilla Uiso as a violiniftt by serenading her at the Star Hotel last night, on her return from the concert. They played a number of selec tions from the opera of " La Somtiamhula." Subsequently the bandsmen were invited inside by Mr Luer, where they drank the health of Madamo Urso in flowing bumpers.

In reply to a letter from Lieut. Clifton, Adjutant of the Auckland Kille Battalion, asking the Thames Volunteers to join in a review at Auckland on Queen's Birthday, Major Murray has sent tho following reply : " Meeting of oilicers commanding corps just taken place. Your letter was laid be fore them. They resolved that, consider ing the Thames Volunteers lost so much time lately at the Easter review and the uncertainty of tho weather on tho 24th May, theyl cannot pledge themselves to accept the kind invitation from Auckland, but hope to join in a muster of Auckland and Thames Volunteers, which may be arranged for tho Prince of Wales' Birthday, in November."

Tlio fortnightly social gathering of the members of the Working Men's Club will be held tbis evening, consist tup; of music, song, and dance. Refreshments will ho provided by Mr Wheeler. Tho general meeting of tho shareholders of tho Bright Smile ;Goldmining Compauy will be held to-morrow (Thursday) in tho Insurance Buildings, for the purpose of re ceiving directors' report and electing ollicers.

Tho Grafton-road and Parnell Wesleyan inaugural tea and public meeting will ho held this cveniug in tho Grafton-road Wes leyan school-room.

Soiree of the United Metho dists Free Church.

The eij'.hth anniversary of this church was observed last^evcning by the congregation, choir, minister and friends in a very plea sant manner. An excellent tea was pro vided at 6.30, by the church, tho ladies presiding at the tables were, Mesdamcs Sinclair, Trigg, Coupland, Rountree, Major, WaterLousej Johnston, Maitland, ami Taylor, Misses Bartlcy and lloyes. About 220 sat d'twn to tea, the tea and viands being of excellent quality, enjoyable and praiseworthy. At the subsequent gathering in the church, Mr Richard Arthur, accord ing to announcement, occupied the chair. Tho proceedings opened with prayer by Mr Coupland, aud Dr Watts's fine old-faehoned hymn, " I'll praise my Maker while I've breath." The chair mau's speech was note-worthy for its earnestness, vigour, retrospective pictures, aud sound advice to young people. Mr Arthur spoke tenderly upon the inlluences of parential tr.ii .iug, religiously considered, aud showed that parents who inculcated tho principles of Christianity upon the minds of their children were worthy of affectionate remembrance. He also spoke of the importance of commodious and airy school-rooms, and advocated greater attention at class meetings. He re commended tho friends of that church to turn their thoughts in this dir ection, and take steps to provide a more commodious school. Mr Arthur's speech throughout was of a practical character and full of wise sugges tions. Mr Trigg, the Secretary, was called upon for the annual report and financial statement. Tho report regretted a slight decrease of members duriug tho year owing to removals and othor causes, which were explained. Members on the church roll at present amounted to 99 ; 17 had withdrawn, 4 left the district, and one had passed to tho better laud. Sunday services had been encouraging, and congregations generally large under the ministrations of their esteemed pastor, Roy. R. Taylor. The Wednesday evening meetings were influen tial for good. Tho Bible class and Mrs Taylor's Catechism class had been en couraging. Tho Young Men's Mutual Improvement Class was progressing favour ably, and several interesting essays and debates had occupied several evenings to the mutual advantage of the members. The Suuday schools wero well attended. Scho'ars (including Arch Hill and Franklin Road), numbered 345; teachers, 31. A change had been made iv the mode of church collections which appeared to he successful. In September last a discussion was held upon tho ques tion, and it was determined to abolish plate collections and to institute the envelope system. 73 persons agreed to contribute in "this way, aud boxes were placed at the doors to receive free-will offerings. The system had worked success fully, averaging £10 7s 9d, while in a like period previously, the collections by plate averaged only £7 4s. The samo difference was shewn on Sunday last at the anniver sary services, the collections being £28 Is 2d, while by plate at tho previous anniversary, thoy were £14 13s. The debt on the church was boing cleared off; the mortgage of j £850 bad been reduced during the year to £500, chiefly through the exertions of tho ladies in getting up tho bazaar and Christ mas tree, which brought £350. The Sunday collections amounted to £481 19s Id; re ceipts altogether were £547 16s sd; while the disbursements, including iutercst on mortgage, insurance, disbursements, &c, had been nearly equal. The several speeches of tho evening were excellent in design and argument, and well received. We have not space, however, for del.nl. Roy. Mr, Dews bury spoke with cloqti mco and power, on christian unity, slier* tug that although naturally, from tho varying constitution of tho mind, thoro would bo dissimilarity of opinion,' still there might be harmony in central truth. This statement was aptly illustrated by a saying of Dr. Chalmers. Ho hoped to see all branches of the Methodist church amalgamating into one body_; and recommended charity, and tho baptism of the Spirit of Christ. Mr James M. French spoke upon " the church, its work, and the means by which that work can ho accom plished, in a carefully studied and well-ar ranged address. The last speaker was the Rev. R.Taylor who spoke upon "Encourage ments and Discouragements inthe chnrch," with illustrations from St. Paul's first mis sionary journey from Antioch. During the evening, the choir under the direction of Mr Thomas Gee, Mr Carlow presiding at the harmonium, sang the new Te Deum, by request. The solos were effectually rendered by Miss Gee and Mrs Bellinghanij aud several hymns. Votes of thanks to the chairman, ladies, and the choir, were pro posed by Mr James Coupland, seconded by Mr G. Hemus, and carried by acclamation. The whole closed with the doxology.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

April 28.1.80. Colonial Bank-_3s Union Sash & Door—£s Moanatalri—6ss, 57s Viotorla-ls 3d Kuranni Hill-8s 3d, 8s 6d j North Devon—lss Joseph Newman, Chairman

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

IREUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.] More Fighting at Cabul. Intelligence has also been received of the resumption of hostilities at Cabul. The Afghans attacked Generals Jenkins and Macpher.on at Charisab, but after heavy lighting were repulsed with severe loss. The British loss during the action was trilling. Price of Copra LONDON. April 26. Sydney copra is quoted at £18. New Ministry.—Further Appointments. LONDON Apiil 27. Tee following further additional appoint ments in tqe 'new Ministry have been an nounced :— Sir William Vernon Harcourt, Bart., will become Secretary of State for the Home Department. The Duke of Argyle fills the position of Lord President of the Council. ■__ Mr G. J. Goschen and Lord Roseberry were offered, }but declined portfolios in the new Ministry. Badicals Claiming Portfolios LONDON. April 27. Mr Gladstone experiences a difficulty in the formation of the new Ministry, owing to some prominent Radicals having claimed portfolios. Commercial. LONDON. April 2G. At the wool sales to-day, 93,000 bales were catalogued, making a total of 510,000 bales catalogued since the opening. The prices are firmly maintained. Pig iron is quoted at 545, in consequence of the depressed state of trade. Adelaide flour, per 2801b5.. ex ware house, 38s. _a.n_t-.o_ Fight at G-huzni- CALCUTTA. April 27. Tho latest news from Afghanistan an nounces further fighting at Ghuzui. The hostile tribes were again assuming a threatening aspect, and General Stewart consequently attacked aud dislodged them from the heights surrounding Ghuznee. Eotro ,t of tho Enemy. The enemy have now retreated to the mountains in the country beyond the city.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLE-RAMS.] SYDNEY. April 27. Messrs. Godlct and Joseph have been elected directors of the Mutual Provident Society. Precautious against Measles. ADELAIDE. Wednesday. Owing to the prevalanco of diptheria and measles in Victoria, passeugeis arriving here from Melbourne are placed in quaran tine for 24 hours. _-.3sig_-a.-0i- of Mr Childers. MELBOURNE. This day. Tho Government havo received a tele gram from Mr Childers, resigning his posi tion as Chairman of the Board of Advice of the Agent-General for Victoria in London, owing to his acceptance of the Secretaryship of State for War in the new Ministry. Customs Revenue of Victoria. METBOURNE. Wednesday. The Customs revenue for the last year amouuted to £1,500,000, being a decrease of £GO,OOC compared with the previous year, and notwithstanding the increase of the taxation. Ihe total value of imports for the year shows a decrease exceeding £1,000,000, aud exports show a falling off of £2,500,000.

Supreme Court.—This Day.

CIVIL SITTINGS,

(I.efore| His Honor Mr Justice Richmond-

ALEX. SMITH V. HENRY TALMKR

This action, in which £3,000 damages is claimed for breach of contract as well as a special sum of £3,000 for loss of profits oc casioned thereby, was continued this morn ing. The case for the prosecutfon ended with tho examination of James Stewart, District Engineer. The witnesses for the defence were James Beart (the engineer who inspected tho plaintiffs work) ami tiie defendant himself.

At 2 35 Mr E. Hesketh began his address to the jury, inthe course of which he argued that the short delivery of timber was not the cause of preventing the plaintiff from prosecuting his contract, and that the de fendant stopped the supply on account of the plaintilFs failure to pay up.

(LeftSittiug.)

Volunteer Intelligence

ENGINEER COMPANY'S FIRING. TIIE Eiigiueer Company assembled at tho rille range on Saturday last to complete the firing for the Company's belt. The firing consisted of two matches. The first took place on April 3rd, ns follows (four ranges, live shots at each rauge) :—

Lieuts. Shillington and Shaw wore In charge of the party, and everything passed oil to their entire satisfaction.

WAIKATO CAVALRY.—TE AWA MUTU TROOP.

At atepecial meeting of the Troop, held at tho Public Hall on April 26, for the pur pose of electing a Captain and a First Lieutenant and Sub-Lieutenant, Lieut. Rutherford occupied the chair, and stated that Major Jackson was compelled to be iv Auckland. A letter from the Major was read by Drill-Instructor Carley, in which that gentleman expressed regret at his un avoidable absence, and annouueed that had he becu present he would have had great ploasure in proposing l.icut. Rutherford, who had of late actually performed the duties. Eight recruits were then balloted for and sworn in. On tho motion of Sergt.- Major Higftinsou, seconded by Trooper William Bond, Lieut. Rutherford was elected Captain of the Troop unanimously. The following gentlemen were then duly proposed and seconded as candidates for the rank of First Lieutenant, viz. :—Sergt. - Major Higginson, Sergt. R. Bruce, Trooper J. 0. Grierson. Sergt. Robert Bruce was elected. The following gentlemen were then duly proposed and seconded for the rank of Sub-Lieutenant:— Cotporal George Wilkinson aud Trooper Griersou. The result of the ballot was : Corporal Wilkin son, 36 ; Trooper Grierson, 23 : thus secur ing tho Sub-Lieutenancy to Corporal Wil kinson. It was arranged that there should be a short parade on the Queen's Birthday (24th May). The Band Committee was then elected and a sum of £25 voted to the Band Fund out of the Troop Fund.

About seventy Volunteers, comprising members of tho Hobson Company (under Sub-Lieut. Connolly), Victoria Company (under Lieut. Mahon), aud No. 3 Company (under Lieut. Robinson) assembled in the barracks last evening for skirmishing drill. Adjutant Clifton was in command. The men were brigaded and then formed in two companies, under Lieut, Mahon and Lieut. Robinson respectively, and were then exer cised in the advancing and retiring move ments for some time. Tho Victorias were then thrown out in skirmishing order,. No. 3 acting as supports, and the Hobsons as re sotves. Several rounds of blank cartridge were fired, permission to do so having been granted by the Mayor. The drill continued until the ammunition was exhausted, and the men were then dismissed.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

RUSSELL, this day. Mr Sims, contractor for the Kawakawa Railway! has arrived and starts work, imme diately. , . • .. ~ A chemist has started business iv Russell. This will supply a need much required, thete being no doctor.

NAPIER, this day. MURIMOTU DIFFICULT SETTLED,

Murimotu difficulty i 3 settled. The followiti" letter has been received from the chief Hirika te Ronga :—" Salutations this to let you know the Murimotu dispute be tweenmeand Kemp is settled and dead. t have sent a letter to Renata, telling him that there is no necessity for him and his lawyer (Dr. Buller) to come up. Major Kemp has gone back to Wanganui. Dr. Buller returns to Napier to-night. Ihe difficulty appears to have been settled with out Dr. Buller's assistance in any way.

WELLINGTON, Tuesday.

Mr Boyd who recently failed to complete 112 miles in the twenty-four honrs, intends making another attempt early next month. SUNDAY LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

This day.

At the R.M. Court this morning the pro prietors of the Prince of Wales Hotel in Tory-street, and tho White Swan wore fined £2 for Sunday trading.

INVKRCARGILL, this day,

ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN,

On Monday a heap of stone 3 was placed on the Otautu railway at a point where the down train would run over them, near i<iur fax. The obstruction was noticed in time. A Scientific and Literary Society has been formed, promoted by Mr J. T. Thom son.

OAMARU, Tuesday,

The £10,000 loau of the Oamaru Haibour Board, having been successfully floated in the London market, will give the Board all that was necessary to push on with the works of making the harbour almost as secure as a dock. Another wall, north ward of the present one, will bo run out. The harbour will be dredged to a depth sufficient to admit of the largest home vessels lying alongside tho breakwater.

DUNEDIN, Tuesday. A womau named Esther League died very suddenly yesterday afternoon. After partaking of" luncheon, she want to her room to dress. Mrs Atkinson, not hearing her move, looked into the room about a quartcr-of-an-hour later, and found her lying dead upon the floor. Dr. Murphy was immediately sent for, and attributed death to heart disease. The deceased was 40 years of age.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before J. E. Macdonali, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Three persons were subjected to a line_ of 5s for this offence. Tilly Jones, for being drunk and disorderly, was ordered to pay 10s and costs. Tilly went to prison, having lost her purse. MURPHY'S VAGARIES. John Murphy, on remand, was charged with stealing a lady's dress, value 12s, on the 24th instant, the property of Mary Hanson. ~' ... Prisoner said he knew nothing about the dress ; it was uo use to him. Mrs Hanson, of Victoria quadrant, de posed that she put tho dress out to dry with other things, and in the moruiug it was gone, Klizabeth Spiers, of Albert-street, de posed that she met prisoner in the Grey houud Hotel; he offered the dress for Is, sayiug it belonged to his sister, who had thrown it aside. Constable Strathern arrested the prisoner on the charge oi stealing the dress. Prisoner said he was drunk. Fourteen days imprisonment with hard labour. DESERTING A MOTHER. Marshall and George Robinson, were charged with failing to contribute towards the support of their mother, they being of suilicient means. Marshall said he was only a gum digger, and would pay 20s a month, and pay £5 dowa- . . . George Robinson was a butcher at Taranaki, and it was alleged in good cir cumstances. The latter case was adjourned for a week to await enquiries from Taranaki os to defendant's means. DESERTING ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN. John Pound was charged with leaving his illegitimate children uuprovided for at Timaru. On tho application of Sergeant Major Mason, the prisoner was remand.d to Timaru. VERY SUSPICIOUS. John Rozers was again brought up oa a charge of stealing two petticoats, silk skirt, and hose, value, 20s, on the 22ud instant. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Sergeant-Major Mason said the owner had not been found, but h& had no doubt but the things had been stolen. j, Remanded until Monday. an ocean cint,^. William Snelling was charged with deserting from H.M. ship ' Emerald,' on the 24th instant. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was ordered to be handed over to the authorities. THREATENING LANGUAGS. A case of using threatening language was withdrawn iv consequence of the absence of the prosecutrix. CROSS-PUIU'OSES. J. Isaacs was charged with striking Samuel Cox on tho 23rd instant. Samuel Cox was charged with retaliating by pulling J. Isaacs out of his shop iv Elliott-street. Mr Laishley appeared for Mr Cox, and Mr Tyler for Mr Isaacs. Samuel Henry Cox deposed that on Friday last he went up Queen-street aud met Mr Riddle, who accompanied him to Mr Isaacs' shop. He told Mr Isaacs that he was about to let his shop, and Mr Isaacs had better send for his furniture, or he would not be responsible for it. Ho re plied, I have nothing to say to you ; go to my lawyer, Mr Tyler. He said whoever takes your shop will have to pay for my furniture. He demurred to tbis, as the parties did not waut it. Mr Isaacs then struck him on the mouth with his fist, say ing get out of my shop. Gave him no pro vocation. Isaacs went to the back of his shop and returned with the mallet,;shaking it iv his face, aud threatening to make him "stiff dead." Three persons saw the as sault. He gave information to tho police. Cross-examined by Mr Tyler. John Kiddle, assistant at the Auckland Hotel, accompanied Cox to the shop of Mr Isaacs in Elliott-street, and corroborated Cox's statement. He did not hear Cox use any offensive epithets towards Isaacs. To Mr Laishley : Saw the blow struck. A sort of scuffle ensued, and when outside Isaacs fell down. Did not sco Cox strike Isaacs, nor Lear insulting words used to Isaacs. Patrick Tully deposed that he had, no interest in the matter. He waa standing at Isaacs' door. Was attracted by seeing tho men in a sort of scuffle. They re.urned into the shop. Isaacs ordered Cox out. He was uot inclined to go. Saw Isaacs with a mallet, and heard him say " A man's houpc is his castle," and threaten to knock Cox down uuless he went out. Mr Tyler addressed the Court in defence. Samuel Isaacs deposed that in conse quence ot difference between him and Cox, he had occasion to take out a summons for the recovery of a sum of money due upon furniture. Cox came to his shop on Friday, and said Mr Isaacs you may come and take your furniture; he replied, I've nothing to do with you, you must settle with my lawyer. Cox said, I'vo nothing to do with any d— lawyers, and subsequently ho (Cox) called him a b—Jew.» He ordered him out of his shop; Cox pushed him and injured one of his teeth. Mr Garish saw the assault, and told Cox not to strike him. He took up the mallet and told him if be repeated the assault he would knock him down with the mallet. He laid information against Cox on the following Monday. °Samuel Marks and Arthur Connolly, both iv the employ of Mr Isaacs, corroborated. George Garish, blacksmith, gave evidence. He heard a noise as he was passing, and distinctly heard-Cox say " You Jew." Saw him collar Isaacs. A scuffle ensued, and Isaacs fell. He suggested to Cox the propriety of leaving the shop, and not to offer any further attempt to injure Isaacs. His Worship reviewed the evidence, and dismissed the first case with costs ; and in the second instance imposed a fine of 20s on Cox, with costs. LUNACY. Robert Matthews, being of unsound mind, was committed to the Whau Asylum, on the medical testimony of Dr. Kenderdine and" Dr. Haines. A RUNAWAY APPRENTICE. John Lamer was charged with a breach of the Master and Apprentice Act with absenting himself from his master's service. In this case the summons had not been served upon the lad, who had not since, been seen, although every eiertion had been made to discover his retreat. The case was again remanded.

Mount Eden Highway District.

A public meeting of tho ratepayers of the above district was held in the public school Mount Eden, last night. The object of the meeting was to decide as to the closing or otherwise of certain roads known as Milton street and Percy-street. There were about sixty ratepayers in attendance. Some diffi. culty was experienced in obtaining a chair man for the meeting but after several de clining, and a great deal of discussion as to whether it should be a trustee or not Mr Probcrt was induced to accept the posi' tion.

The Chairman said he supposed that as one of the trustees must be in the chair he would have to take it, but he would rather tomeoue else did so. Ho then read the ad vertisement from the Star convening the meeting. He thought it unnecessary for him to offer any remarks. Certain things had to bs done. They had got two plan, showing where the old roads are, and where the new roads proposed are to be.

On the voice of the meeting Mr Avery was elected Secretary pro. tern.

Mr Thompson said that, as Chairman of the Board, he mi^'ht he expected to giye some explanation. Most of them were aware that the present road, as laid out on the plans, had never been made, neither was it likely that it ever would be, as it would entail an enormous cost to the Board. A side-track passing through private property was itow in uso. After the last general election of trustees he went through tho district with the Board and pointed out that the present road was not a legal one. He promised to give them all the assistance he could in the mutter. At a meeting of the Board aftet wards a resolution was passed to the effect that the present road should be closed, but other matters cropped up and it was let slip. Eachyear in succession, tho same thiug had occurred, aud this was the first opportunity they had of doing _oi_e. thing in .the matter. The whole matter was now before them, and it was for them to consider whether they should stop np what was only a road in name, or have a road which would do well for years to I com-.. The new road would involve no expense .to the district. Some 1 difficulty might arise as to cut ; ting p-rt of several allotments, but lie believed the owners would bo satis lied to receive a portion of the new land in lieu thereof.—Mr Berry : Does.the present road go through your property .—Mr Thorn, pson,: Yes, and touches on Mr Aicken. and several others. As for Mr Aicken he believed there would be but little difficulty with him.—Ratepayer : What land doyou own?—Mr Thompson pointed out three allotments which he said would be effected by the new road.—A voice : Did Mr Aic ken say he would wait to see what was done at this meeting ?—Mr Thompson : I have it on hearsay evidence.—A ratepayer : Who gets the remainder of land that is left." —Mr Thompson: What's left I'm willing to pay for at a valuation. Mr Udy, by request, then read the engin eers' report as follows .-—"Auckland, 26th April, 1880. To tbe Chairman of the Mount Eden District Board. Sir,—l beg to for ward herewith a rough section of the sur veyed road at Mount Eden, which the Board I think, wisely propose to close. You will see that, with an expenditure of at leaet £07, a gradient of only one in five could be made, altogether too steep for vehicles. 'The proposed deviation is at present serviceable, and could be made 20 feet wide, and at a gradhot of one in nine, for £12. I would, therefore, strongly recommend the Board, if they can obtain the right-of-way through the properties for the proposed deviation at a moderate cost, to open it in preference to spending any money on the surveyed road. — Yours truly, H. Allw.ight, Engineer to the Board."

The Surveyor'- report was also read. It was as follows :—" With reference to the proposed deviation of roads at Edensor township, I have to report: Firstly, that Milton-street, as originally dedicated, can not be made available for traffic without incurring a very large outlay, a deep cutting (cay probably ten feet) having to be excavated through the crest of the hill, between lots 45 and 58, at_d a. high enibank meet would be necessary between lota 52 and 63. As the excavation would probably be through hard scoria rock, the expense would be " considerable; probably £70. These works, especially the embankment, would involve the risk of claims for compen sation, the amount of which can only be guessed at. When completed, the street would still unavoidably be very steep. Secondly, the proposed new road follows nearly the track now in use, and is avail able tor present traffic. It could be com pleted, when considered desirable, at a comparatively small cost, the cuttings being apparently mostly or all through loose scoria, tho material only requiring to te removed from one side of the road to the other. It W'U be slightly longer, but on the other hand easier in grade.—(Signed) Francis Cherry, Licensed Surveyor. Discussion was then resumed, order he^pg kept with much difficulty. A tatepayer asked what was the width of the road intended to be closed, up.—Mr Thompson : Fifty feet. — A ratepayer: What's the use of makiug a road thirty three feet when we have one of fifty feet.— Mr Dixon said that if they decided on-ihe new road it would be adequate for ages to come, at a coat of £12, while the other would tiost at the least £70.—Mr Thompson said the district would uot be liable for any expense,incurred In th. construction of the new road.—Mr SheppWrd said only'ono claim for compensation was likely to,be put in—that was from Mr Axkcn. If they did not pass the resolution to-night they would have no road at all.—A voice : Wind up, Mr Sheppard, as quick as you can. Eventually, after much excited discus siou and pei.onal remarks, to bring the matter to a test, Mr Shaw proposed, and (Sir Berryman seconded, *' That the portions of Wilton-street, coloured brown, be closed, and tho new road as shown, be opened, provided there be no expense .to the ratepayer..", Messrs Cole' -__d Harper were appointed scrutineerSr-Mr Shaw said the matter was a very simple one. ' As long as the people were satisfied it was all right.—Mr Lester .- Are you in favour of the road being 50ft or 33ft?—Mr Shaw : I think 33f,t. is quite enough.—Mr Lester : I'll guarantee that if you had a 50 feet road ia front of your house, you would not wish for a 33ft. one. It is only to suit a certain party.—Mr Shaw said they had been making other people's roads and neglecting their own. With reference, to Mr Aickin's property, Mr Aickin himself had said tbat if it would benefit the district,

he would not object, but s»id his allotment was worth £300.—Mr VVihon : Why he said he would sell it to me some time ago for £45.—Mr Shaw :It has risen in value since.—A voice: Put it to the vote and be dove with it.—A ratepayer thought all the roads Bhould be left open so as tbe cows could run on them.—Mr Cole wished to know who _s to pay foi- the alteration of all the deed*, as that was a serious question.—Mr Thompson : The parties con certied. Several gentlemen got up and wanted to speak at once, when some one called out, "If we have no understand ing, we should adjourn the meeting.,' Mr Shaw came there expecting to see Mr Thompson sat upon. There was no one more willing than himself to spend money on Mr Thompson's land, but let them say there would be no claim on the Board.—Mr Thompson : Have told you already that I ask no favours ol any man.—Mr Lester: You are 46 feet in the road now—that's just

it—Mr Vincent here rose to speak but was interrupted by the Chairman, who said the present question did not effect (he speaker's property.—Mr Shaw said that if they re tained the old road they would have to make a cutting of 15 feet—A voice :_ Build a retaining wall.—Mr Herbeit said, he would propose as an amendment,. " That the old road remain as it is, unless the new road can be made 50 feet wide. "—Mr Prime seconded.—On being put to the meeting 20 voted for tho amendment and 22 against. The amendment was therefore lost. For the original motion there voted 25 ; against 21.. The. original motion was declared carried.—Mr Avery : I see by the Act that any person erecting a fence on a road is liable to a heavy penalty. —A. voice: Doa't split hairs, Mr Avery.—A rate payer thought the Board should _ serve notice upon Mr Thompson to shift his buildings at once. (Applause). —Mr Lester said it was all very well for some of them to talk while they had a 60 feet ■road. They did not think of other people. —Mr Shaw . said the present road could be closed up any day.—Mr Vincent: Leave the road that was dedicated sixteen years ago. It was no use, Mr Shaw, telling, such an old resident as himself the position of the road.—A voice : How did you get your timber up, Mr Vincent ?-Mr Vincent: Up the road that was didicated sixteen years ago. He only wanted to get justice.—Mr Waddell: Let us get a good road at once; never mind sixteen years ago.—Mr Vin cent : Mr Waddell is very much against compensation, I believe. 1 don't want you to think I want compensation. (Laughter). - Mr Walker proposed, " Tbat Percy-street be 1 eft as it is. '* He thought that would suit Mr Vincent—Mr J. R. Walters seconded, and after considerable discussion it was put to the meeting and carried by acclama tion. A vote of thanks to the Chairman ter minated the proceedings, .'■•■ Shrift

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1880.



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Also, .TO ARRIVE, PER ' INGLE WOOD,' Coultor'a Corn, Mangold, Turnip, and Manure Drills, combined And Ploughs, doublo and singlo Harrows Rollora &c. &c. «c ho abovo goods aro Importod .dlroct from the manufacturers, and will bo sold cheap to maki> room for furthor shipments. .V. J. HURST & CO., 181. Uueen-stroo*.