SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATmI^SSS^ShM. 4.36 SUNaKT.-Thlg Kv»nln|r, 6 32 PUNKtait-To-morrow Morning, 6.2 D MOON'S AQK.—Now Moon, 18th, 9.7 a.m.

ARRIVALS. TO DAY.

Southern Cross, 8.5., Boineob, from the Bouth ..irnyle, p.p., Crawlord, from Wnanaarei KerlmthMda, sch, Baihurst, from Whangaroa Atalants, rob. Bradley, from Whangarel Opjtililj Bob, Coliiiiga, from Thames

DEPARTURES.

LIST KVKN'INO. Wellington, 5.8., Farqnhar, for Taurnnga O'enelK. p.s., Blophenson, tor Bnsaell Finical, b.b., Norm, lor Mangawai H-r<\f.B., McUoo, for Whanßarel Vision, brig, Burke, for Kaipara

In ktahdb Coastwise-Atalanta,fromWhan garel, with 17 tons cool; Opotlki, from Thames, wl h 6 tons furniture; Lizzlo, from Tairua. with 27,001) feet timber. 10,000 shingle?.

Outwards OoASTWisir.-Whangaref, for Wbangarel; Pukapoka, for Omaha.

The schooner Cygnet loaves for Whangaroa to-morrow,

The new schooner Walrlki will leave for lievuki and Taviunl about Saturday next, the loth lnst.

The barque Thames will be a full ship to morrow. Sue takes about 2.800 cased gum and about 40 tons flax fot New York.

The aHlp Pareora commenced loading gam tor London to-day.

The barque fohamyl loads gum for New York.

Tlie sohoonor Kato McGregor cleared out at the Customs for Tairua in ballast to-day. Sno loads tirabor thcro for Duncdin. Tho schooner Caledonia has been purchased by a gentleman in Now Caledonia. Sho will loud timber here for that port. Messrs Sims nnd Brown havo a contract to strip, caulk, copper and thoroughly overhaul the barque E3pecufador,now in dock.

The as. Argyle arrived from Whnn(;arel 11 8 am. to-aaj. Paßsotueis:—Eev Moßae, aii*ses Phillips, Moore, MoLeod, Kvaos and Hill, *e'dames MoAnlay and MoLesn, Mm end Mias BeU: Messra Foot. Bell, Hill. John ston, Uroaßtnan. Haslam, U. McKonzle, F. MoKny. Hapan and boy, Hemi, Matiri. uape, TIU. Mlhlrl, Warren, 0. Thomis, W. Maher, Praaoott,'J aylor (2), Carr, Greavoß, MoQibblp, Jones, Ohadwlotc and MoLellan. Cargo :—l5O tons ooal, 32 sacks grass seed, 73 sacks gam, 4 4 ms sundries.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvknino Stab Office, Friday. Messrs K. & 4. Isaacs' Bale of gentlemen's appeal, winter clothing, and carpets, wsn largely attended. The lines were quitted st satisfactory pries, realising over £1000.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. sold the privileges of the Kight Houn Demonstration to bo held in thn Domain on tho 19th inst. The liquor ard refreshment stall brought £23-purotuser, Mr J) yrquhart; fruit and cake stall, £9103, Mrs Mooney.

MB ALF3BD BOOKLAHD'S WBRKLY REPORT —At the Harmarket oa Saturday last fodde was In good simply and brought from 2s 61 to 3s 61 per cwt Small loads 134 to 239, and straw 12. ---to Its per load. Horses were yarded in lar,te numbers, and a good business was done In stook of all classes, very few lota remaining un sold. A h«avy draught, £35 15s; medinm draughts, £1510a to £.'slos; harness horses. £l<> to £1815s, and a number of light hanks from £5 to £12. The racehorse Angler did not obange hands. At the Haymarkat, on Tuesday, hides ranged from 3Jd to 3Ji the lb; sheep pelts, fid; skins, 2s to 5a 7d each; wool, ingcease. 7d to 71 i; lacks, 3}d the lb. At the sale of stock and sundries, at Mr W. Kalr'»residence.R»marann on Wednesday, there was a full attendance and all sold eati jfactollry. The farm remilns Unsold* At Remuera, on Thursday, dalr;' slock were not so free of sale as o( lat*, but well-bred cows near calving brought from £8 to £10 each. Store oattle were in moderate numbers only, and at late value?. Fat cattle in full numbers, 16! head Bold. Late values were fully sus'amed, and all well-fatted cattle ranged from 22i to 25s the lOOlbs. Fat sheep were In short supply and advanced 2a par haad. Good wether? brought from 163 to 18a each, and full-mouthed awes i:is each. Lambs were also scarce, but of prime quality. They brought from 11s to 16a each, and a moderate supply ot pigs sold at late values.

M • S3RS HUNTER AND NOLAK '8 WEEKLY REPORT.

Horses: There has been a (air amount of biisinOßß done during His week. There were a great many entries at ths Durham Yards on Saturday, and a BhipmeDi of Wanganui houses attracted a good de*l o( attention. Competition was steady throughout the eale. and nearly all in were disposed of at prices quite up to the Srevious weak, notwithstanding that many uyers were holding back for a shipment, ex Uauraki. to ba sold this week. Cattle: The. market has been moderately active. The supply has bean adeqaate. Dairy and store stock have maintained taelr va'u-e, bat there was a slight decline ln";butcher'a Btocir, unless those injvery prime ooadltloa. The Newmarket sale was postponed to Wc:lncfday, on acconnt of the holidays. The yards were wall filled, and there was a steady demand, whloh was also the case at Pnkekohe on Wednesday. Dairy cattle re mained at the previous week's values. For well bred store steers in frosh condition, a higher value was obtained, for fat batata, except those In top condition, there was a decline of from la to 2s per lOOlbe. Sheep: The hntchers' pens at Newmarket were well filled; bnt there was a limited number of stores, although a number eonld have heen placed to advantage. The competition for fat Bheep was brick, and for a draft from Mr ft. H. D. Fergusson, it was re markably good; an average of 16s 64 was given. Lambs were plentiful, and prices had a down ward tendency, ranging from 8s to 16s. Pigs: A Rood many were yarded. Good porkers maintain their value; bnt stores cheaper.

Backs and Co.'a Weekly Repobt. —At Parawsi. on Thursday, a large number of fat cattle were yarded for sale, and with little ssoeptlnn were of choioe quality. Beet steers and heifers ruitntnlnfd late quotations of 22j 6'd per lOOibs. Cows and second rate ateers from 20a upward?. Sheep were plentiful and slightly better worth; good wethera sellinu at lls 3d to 16a 3d each, or 31 per lb. Several ■mall calves were sold at from 83 6d to 9a 6d.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. Butter. fs,lb 0 0-0 8 Batter, fs.lb 0 0-0 10 i Bsiit dairies 0 o—o 0 Batter, Bait 0 10—0 0 Batter, sit, lbO 6-0 8 Cbeeae(coU 0 8-0 0 Cheese (local) 0 6-0 0 Eggs.doz... 0 0-2 0 Do.. Cant 0 «-0 5 Milk, quart JM II KkwU<m. 0 0-1 9 l*T<Lit> .. 0 O-fllo Lard lb (tins) 0 7-0 8 Fowls, each 2 6-3 0 Bacon anaHamß, Dacks,each 2 6-3 0 Provincial 0 7—olo Geese, each 5 o—7 0 Canterbury Hama Turkeys „ 5 0-7 0 and Bacon (In Bacon, IB „ 0 10—J 0 cloth) .. 010H 0 Hams, lb .. 1 o—l 3 Bread, Id to 4id per 21b loaf Jams, per case. 5 doz, 36s 6d to 37a 6d BtnroiiKits Mkati Retail. Boasting Beef - - ~ -08to 7&> Boiling Beef .. .. .. .. 04- 00' Mutton, hind-quarter .. .. - 04— 00' „ fore-quarter .. „ .. 021— 0 0 tsmb, lore-quarter 1 3 6 — 50 ~ hind-quarter/-. " "" " " " Fork and Veal .. .. - .. J |-J J Btoaka - _ 06— 0 8 Chops and Sauaagea .. .. .. 06— 0 6 TaUow beat (wholesale)— Mutton, 3(a mixed, 25a to 308. Flour Markrt. Wholesale. c, s. d. Superfine Flour, Bilkdressed, per ton™ 12 0 0 Fine Fiour, ditto, household .. £11-11 10 0 Adelaide, per ton _ »• - ..WOO Oaraam, per ton „.-:■„ - .. U0 v Danodin, per ton _ - .. _11 0 0 Canterbury, per ton .. » - _ 11 0 0 Bran per ton (sacks Included) .. - 6 0 0 Sharps.:per ton ... - _£5 108—5 15 0 Cabin Bread _ -. - - - 18 0 V Oatmeal ~ .. - 16 0 0 Peirlßarley . _ .. - fiiT-18 0 0 Hay and Corn Market. Wholesale. B. a. 8. d fifl. fiß Maize (Byd.) none Hay me'dow .. CaD 0-0 0 ton pressed 5 0-6 0 .. (Fijn.) 0 0-0 0 Lucerne, do 6 o—6 II ~ (Coast) 6 0-0 0 Straw (load) 0 18-110 Gate .. -.3 6-3 » Chaff .. ..310-4 11 Wheat (fowll 4 0-4 6 Hay (oaten) 6 0-6 10 Potatoes, £3 to £3 10.". Retail. a. d, b. d. b. i. a. d. Ufatze (scarce). Lucerne, cwt.7 6—B C bushel ..6 0-8 6 Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 Oats, ditto ..4 0-0 0 Straw, ditto 3 0-4 C Bran, lOOibs- £6-0 0 Chaff, ditto 5 6-6 0 wheat (fowl) 4 8-0 0 Potafea.new 5 6-lb Hay, owt. .. 6 I Wheat aeed 0 o—o Seeds.—Bstall. b. d. b. d. «. d. s. d. Ryegrass ..6 0-7 6 Cocksfoot,bl.7 6—B 6 Italian, do. ..8 0-8 6 Trefoil, lb. 0 7—o 0 Red Clover.lbO 9—o 10 Kutatail, lb. 1 6-0 7 WhiteCloverl 0-1 3 Timothy.lb. 0 7-0 0 Alayke, lb ..12 0 0 Lucerne,lb. I—o 0 Cowgrass, lbl 2-0 0 Rape, lb ..0 5 0 0 Woolpacks In quantity, 39 3d to 3a Sd each oorn sacke, 8s lo 9s 6d per dozen. Fencing wire Nob. 0,7 and 8, assorted, £1610s to £17 per ton Coal and Firewood Mahickt. Coat.—Newcastle,cargo 32s per ton; yard,3Bs to 40a. Bay of Islands, at yards, 235; screened, 289 Od; ditto at tho mine, 12s; sliip^a Side, 23a Bd. Walltato, at mine, 5a ;in Ancklanol 17s tld to 225; Taupiri, at mines, 8s to 12a ; at yard,lßs to 2ia; delivered, 26a to 29a. Whaawha. at mine, 8a 6d; yara (steam), 17s; household, 22s Kamo (housohold), 2os, delivered; steam, 20s. FmswooD.—Unout, at wharf (cargo), 8a to Bd per ton; delivered, 12s to 13a; cat, lls to 10a. Kauri Qum and Vlax Market. Gum continues firm. The following salet bare been effeoted since last Fri day:—Good ordinary Kalpara and Whan garel at £36 to £33; Eaat Coast, £11 to £16; receipts for April, 160 tons. Ftix.-Finest quality £18-£2 l per ton Tow - .. ~ -1 — 9 Funqds - _ 3d. perlb BOTIDOTO MATBRIAIS. Timber.—Boards and Soantling. 100 ft, best, 14a: second class, 8a Od ; best, planed, tonttued and grooved, flrat-olass, 158 6d; second ditto, 10a (id, Mills: Cargo, best, lls; second class, 6a ; Baulk, 6a to 6s Gel, New Zealand Falinga, 6ft (sap>, 10s; sft (heart) lla; eft, 13sjTBree Balls, S3 10b perlOO; Pnriri Posts, £6 6s; Shingles, 14s per 1,000; Hobart Town Palixiga, 6ft, 17a; 6ft, 198: Hobart Town rails, 90s, Belling quotations. • Bmoks (at Whau,) 40sper 1,000 j Town Yards, £2 Sa : delivered. £210s. Drain pipes, per 100, (6 Inches bore), 30a; 1 inobes. lls; 3 Inches, 9s 2 Inches, £210s per 1,000 socket glazed pipes, 18 inohoß 2a 6d per foot; 19" inches, 2s per foot; 12 inches. Id 6d per foot; 9 iaohes. Is per foot; 6 inches, 6d per fooot; 1 inches, Id per foot. Limb, Blacked, Is per bushel: quick lime In a aok. la 6d to 2s: around lime. Is Sd.

Mail Notice.

Hails will Globe ab Undicii.-

Trna Day. For Whangarol Heads. VVaipu, Parua, Whan (carol, Tangihua, and Maagapai, per Argyle, at i p.m. For Thames, per KnterpriFO, at 5 30 p.m.

Saturday. Isih instant. For Walwera, Mahuranßi, Matakana, Manga wal, &c per ltoeo Cnsoy, at 10 a.m. Kor Thames, nor Hotomahana. ut H. 30 a.m. For Waupuml, por Uowona, at 1 p.m.

Monday, 17th instant. ForGisborno, Napior, and Southern ports, por

Horo. at 9 a.m. For Waltara, &0., per Macgregor, at 11 a.m. For Whitiangl and Upper Mill. Mercury Bay,

por FiriKttl. at 3 p.m. for Kubssll, Kawakawa, Wftneraroa. and MoDgonul, por Wellington, at 1.30 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinomuia. and Opotlkl, per Glenelg, at JJSO p.m.

Tuesday., 18th Instant. For Taranakl and Southern ports, por Hawca, at 6 a.m.

Tuesday. 25th Instant,

Por f.s, Australia as follow :— For Sandwich Islands, United States Of America, Canada, Britian Columbia, Control aud South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Kuropo, at 1 p.m. For nionoy ordors registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra foo of sixpence. In addition to tha postage, will be received by the Mall A front on board tho Bteamcr up to tho time of sailing. This mail will be due In London, on Mon day, June 5, 1832.

a. B. Biaa, Chlot Postmaster. Chief Poat-ooioo. Auckland,

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc

April H, 1883.

Theatre Royal—Farewell Benefit to |Mlas Carrie Godfrey," Cups and Sauce-re" and " fei footion "8 p.m. Ponsonby Hall—Fruit Solreo and Concert in connection with Kov. Mr Hunoimau's church, 7 p.m. Lord Roden's Truo Blues—Monthly mooting, 7.30 p.m. St. James's Hall-Philharmonic Concert, 8 p.m. Worklna Mon'a Club—SpoolaU meeting of brloklayers, 8 p.m.

Marriage.

EVANP-RHODKB.-On the 12th April, at Bishop's Court, ParntH, by tho Ulßlit li overend the Rlaho> of Auckland, aenistod by tho ltov. B Y. Ashwoli, itov. Frank George Kvans, son of Rev. Wm. Kvans, Whikato, to Hanmih, second daußhtor of George Hhodoß, Ken., Foneonby.

Death.

EMSDON.-On Aorll 13, from lnjurloa re ceived throiigh a fall from a roar, Krcdorlos Kllinion ; agod 41 jimra The funeral will loavn his lato ro«ldonco, William itroat. off Wnllinijton-stroot. on Sue day, at 2.30. FrloncU plenio acoopt this inti mation.

HHNDKHSON.—On .rtprll 13th, 1532, Hobort I'rnierson, engineer, aged 25yours, lately in tho employ of Messrs. Fraaer and Tinno as draughtsman. The fucornl will !o*vo tH» District Hospital to-morrow (Sataidai), at 3 p.m. Friends aro Invited to attend^

VALUER On tho 11th April, at hor parents' rtsldenoe, Albion Hotel, Hobson-stroAt. Catherine Juno, tho fourth and dearly beloved daughter of Jamas and Cathorlno Palmor, aged 19 yearn.

Tho funeral will tako piaco on Sunday noxt, 16th Instant.

ROBKrVTSON.-On April 13th. Rt his Into rr- Bldonoe, Hobson-strret, John Kobortson. rldnst sod ot the Into Captain Dancan Kobcrteon, 12nd Highlanders, oC Atbolo, Pcrthshlro Scotland.

The funor&l will leave his lato residonco to morrow (-- atunlny). l'th Instant, at 3.30 p.m. Friends will pleaso accopt this invitation.

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1882.

For the cause ttut larks assistance, For the wrong that uc;ds resistance For the future in the distance, And the good'that we am do.

Nothing new has occurred with reference to the political critis. We know, however, that the statement of the "Her,<ld's" Christchurch correspondent, " that Sir George Grey has actually received authority to form a Ministry, and that he has inti mated that be will be prepared to do so," is absolutely untrue. Until Sir George Grey reaches Wellington there is not likely to bo any fresh development. It has, however, transpired that if the Governor had received tho recoru n.oudatioM of the retiring Cabinet he would have found that the Hon. F. Whita ker, and not Major Atkiuson, was named as the gentleman to whom should be entrusted the 'askof forming a new Administrated. This statement is reliable. It appears that an objection wo<i raised with reference to Major Atkinson assuming tho duty, and it was agreed among Ministers that His Excellency should bo advised to said for Mr Whitnker, an intention which the Go vernor's unexpected action defeated. The Cabinet were, however, aware that advice could only be tendered, after resignation, at the express request of His Excellency, ar>d tho Hon. Mr Johnston was instructed accordingly.

Auckland and the Exhibition.

It is matter for deep regret that the city and province of Auckland are almost entirely unrepresented among the exhibits at the International Exhibition, which has this week been opened in Christchurcb. Coaspicuoos by her absence, while other parts of the colony have brought forward the best specimens of their products and manufactures, Auckland is certain to hive an unfavourable judgment passed upon her by those who are unaware of her great natural riches, and the excellence and variety ot trades and manufactures can icd on by her people. And among the thou sands who will daily visit tliis world's fair, the vast majority will be in this category, while even (hose who may have heard of the wonderful prosperity and resources of this district will bo apt, on the principle tbat " tilings seen are mightier than things heard," to believe the evidence of apparent barrenness and poverty presented by the paucity of Auckland ex hibits, in preference to tbe most glowing hearsay evidence. For this unfortunate state of things our Auckland merchants and manufacturers ought not to be too severely blamed. The Exhibition was got up by private enterprise, and there was licking the incentive of tbe national spirit; then, no public body in Auckland took any in terest whatever in the event, and the dilli nlty of communication between here and Christchurcb, in the absence of any power ful stimulus, may well have deterred people from sending exhibits. With e^very allow ance, however, it must be confessed that it betokens a lack of enterprise in our business men that they have not more largely availed themselves of the exceptional advantages offered by tho Exhibition for spread ing the fame of their productions, if their Patriotism was not suffi ciently stirred to make them determine to make the best show they could for the colony, their Self-interest might have been expected to be active enough to cause them to do a good stroke of business for them selyep. The latter view is probably one which did not present itself to our business men, but it is not yet too late for them to recognise and act upon it. On the represen tation'! of some Auckland visitors to the Exhibition, tbe,) omoters have agreed to offer an opportunity to Auckland to correct the error she has committed. A telegram to the Mayor from Messrs Joubert and Two- Penny, which we published the other day, conveyed an intimation that entries from Auckland wonld be accepted up to the 20th in»t., while tho exhibits would bo received up to the Ist of May, on the same terms as originally fixed. We trust that this handsome concession to Auckland will be extensively takou advan tage of. There are many things which our manufacturers, &c, could shew there to their own and the district's advantage. There are, we believe, specimens of gold ore asd quartz on exhibition ; but co far ax we are aware there is no entry of kauri gam- one of tbe most valuable products ot the northern portion of New Zealand. Then why arc our timber industries totally unrepresented! Our large wood-working factories could have sent some most attrac tive specimens of their handicraft, while the cabinet-makers might have opened a 1 splendid trade in their furniture made from mottled kauri and other native woods had they raadea few judiciousentrhsof their work. Why should not also some of our boot and shoe manufacturers send speci mens of the superior work which is turned out in the Auckland factories ? or what is there to prevent our local meat-pre3erving, glass-working, ami other minor industries oeing represented? Our yacht and ship builders might also further their interests greatly by sending models of some of their veisels; the Auckland-made wives might find their way into the Southern market through the medium of the Exhibition; in

short, every ono who has anything unique or superior in tho shape of product or manufacture is standing in his own light if he fails to embrace this opportunity of bringing it under public notice. Wo arc convinced that our shrewd businessmen have unwittingly done themselves and tho. district an injustlco ; and now that extra t'mu has been ullowcd them to send on their exhibits, they shou'd set themselves vigorously to remedy the mistake they havo committed. It any have hitherto held aloof from the idea that the Exhibi tion was lacking in importance, they will see that that objection no longer holds good. Tho Exhibition has assumed dimensions which cycu its projectors never anticipated ; and when there aro gathered together tho producti of Australia, America, tho United Kingdom, and the chief European countries, it will bo a slur upon tho intelligence and entorpriso of Auckland if she does not assert her proper standing in tho industrial arts and manu factures, by the snoiy she makes at the first International Exhibition in flow Zea land.

Tho following amounts are lying un claimed at this office :—Ladies' Benevolent Society, £1; Mrs Hayes, £3 Is; Te Whiti's Defence Fund, £2 ; fund for purchase of a wooden leg, £1 15s.

On the fourth pago of this evening's issue will be found a letter to the editor " Inquiries into Wrecks," and concert and Boirec at Wharehine,

We have much pleasure in acknowledging receipt of a cheque for £3 3a in aid of Mrs McL.auf>hlin,froniFatlier Walter McDonald, who has already been very kind to the bereaved mother.

We understand that Mr Macdonald, the Uctuininj! Olliccr, has expeiieuced great difficulty in goUiug in all the accounts for the last elections of Licensing Couimis f iouers. v\re would remind our readers that when once the accounts am adjusted claims not received up to that time will havo to wait, aud perhaps not bo cutertalued at all.

We notice by advertisomont that Newton is now possessed of an auctioneer— a sign of advancing trade. Mr Marriott is the enterprising Knight of tho hammer, and he posscßS'B a capital sale-ioom t'<.r the exhi bition to ndvnutago of goods entrusted to hi' cave.

Tho racehorses To Whetumaramn, Amazon, anil Vatrpa were offered for sale at Mr Buckliiiul's yard to-day, but the offers made did not satisfy tho vendots, and tho homos were passed in The reserve ou Te Whetumaraiuu was £125. A boy come up to the llospit*! from AwilU yesterday, snllerlng with a fractured ley, caiucd by a horse runuiug over him. Ue was accompanied to town by his mother.

A gentleman residing in Hob?on-stre t diew the third horse in Ada Mantua's Con sultation in the Christchurch Autumn Handicap. Another Auclflandcr also secured a prize.

About SO tons kauri gum have been rocoived fiom different sources during tin week, and the market continues firm. Both tho barques Thames and Schumyl are load ing quan for New York, the former having alesdy taken in about 2,800 case, while the Schainyl will probably take about 2000 ca?ea. Good •rdinary Kaipara and Whan caret produce is realising from £36" to £38, and East Coast from £U to £4G per ton.

An inquest was held this morning at the WhsuLuimtic Asylum boforoDr Goldsbro, owner, and a jury, on the body of Alex ander McDonald, a deof aud dumb man. who died on the previous day aftor several weeks' illness. The medical evidence showed that deceased had suu"«red uudcr pulmonary consumption. "Death from Natural Causes " wan returned.

There will be several interesting biat races in the harbour, to-morrow afternoon, including the twenty feet open-sailing boat r cc, model yacht aud dingy race, post pined from tho l'onsonby Kcgatta, and jiossibly ono or two wager races between Uie .smaller open nailing boats.

Tho Key. John llaselden, incumbent of St. Luke's Church, Mt Albort, and of Epiphany Church, Newton,was married yes tcrdiiy ufte1 noon in St. Sepulchre's Churo'i, Kvbcr Puss lload, to Mns Gertrude Uillillan, daughter of tho late Mr J, A, Giliilkn. Tho Ktv. 11. T. Dudley wiia tho olliciating clergyman. Mr K. Gil lill.'iu gavo tho bride away, and the bridesmaids were the Misses £. ami K. (iillillau and Miss D. Rico. A large num ber of ladiss wero present. Mr V. Wee, organist, played "Tho Wedding March" as the bridal procession filed out of the church.

The Pitt-street Wcsleyan Sunday-school holds its anniversary on tmoday next. Sermons will bo preached in the morning by Itev. W. Paraonaon, and in the evening by Revi A. Held. Address to the child ren and p.irents at 3 p. m , by Rev. J, Watkin. The annual tea will bo held on the Tuesday following.

The inmates of tlio Old Men aiid Women's Refuge desire to express their best thanks to the ladies' committee for ihc moat excellent feat given to them last night; to the visitors who graced it with their presence, and lent assistance to dis tribute the good things; to Mrs Lincoln, who so ably presided, tho young lady who presided at tho harmonium and gate some nice eolos ; tho Indies and gentlemen who gave readings and recitations, Mr and Mrs Firth and family for their valuable aid ; also Mr and Mrs Mack (the master and matron) for furthering so well the efforts of the civcrs of the feast. They wish the ladies to know that the entertainment was thoroughly appreciated by them, and was felt to be a most ejoyable break in tho ordi nary routine of their daily lives.

Tho annual meeting of the Ancklnnd Licensed Victuallers' Association took place yesterday afternoon, in the United Service Hotel, Mr P. Gorman presiding. After reading and adopting tbo report, which made special reference to the recent defeat of the Good Templars in the election of Licenftiug Commissioners, the meeting pissed the accounts and elected tho follow ing ollicers:- President, Mr P. Gorman; vice-president, Mr S. Williams ; treasurer, Mr Kidd; committee, Messrs G. F, BrimbUcombe, J. Smith, D. Gleoaon, and J. End can. A sum of £5 was voted as a subscription towards tbo fund now boiog raised for the widow and children of the man Lee who was drowned in the harbour on Good Friday.

An accident, which fortunately was un attended with any very serious results, occurred on the KecUmation works this j morning. Six of Mr Fallen's men were pushing a truck, ladrn with scoria, aloug a track which had been laid down over piles driven into the beach for that purpose, when suddenly one of tho supports snapped in two, and the vehicle and contents tell into tho water beneath, scattering the men in various directions. Luckily all saw tho accident in time to get out of danger. One man fell over a heap of scoria in attempting to escape, but was not hurt. Tho truck itself weighed three tons, and with contents eight tons, co that the workmen were very toifaiiato in scrambling so speedily out of the way when it fell. Tho scoria was thrown out this afternoon, and the Irnck will bo raised and got into working order again by to-moirow.

i The new Opera House is now, under the i builders' hands, rapidly approaching com . plction, and there seems ercrv probability t that the guarantee to have" it ready for i opming on the 15th of May will bo kept. , The carpenters are now busily engaged . fitting up tho interior of the building, i Messrs Branston and Forstcr are fashioning , for it a magnificent central aasaisr, and the sceuic artist (Mr Thornten) has already painted <»bouc 30 side scenes preparatory to commencing upon the act-drop, the sunject of which is likely to be a lake with some architectural s'ructure in the foreground. A good idea can now bo obtained ot the relative commodiousness of the various divisions of tho house and the spaciousness of the stage. Xhu latter v G7f t. wide by 40ft. deep, while the dresß circle, which is similar in shape and general appearance to that of tho Theatre Koyal, will be provided with 300 iron-backed American chairs, a recent Invention. Their cushions will be done in cretonne, Mr Abbott having been unable to i obtain a large enough supply of crimson velvet, with which he had originally in tended to have them covered. The stalls are expected to accommodate 470 people, the two front r«ws (viz., 70 seats, forming a division by themselves, approached by tho dress circle entrance, and to bo known as orchestral stall-s. There will alsa be four private boxes close to tho stage, two on either side. The pit is expected to seat 450 people, so that the house will comfortably contain 1,220 adults. Mr Williamson ba3 already arranged to open the building on the 15th of May next, with the production of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera "Patience," which he intends to " run " for a feason of 14 nights. Other novelties will fallow, the earliest being tbo Zulu War Diorama and Bland Holt's Dramatic Combination, who are travelling with the rjew drama known a« " Tho World." Evidently Mr Abbot means to treat the playgoing public to a series of attractions in the theatrical line, I

At tbo anniversary meeting of the Franklin Road Primitivo Methodist CUurcb, a hand«ome book was presented to Charles Smith, by his Sunday-school teacher, in token of his appreciation of the lad's conduct in leaping iDto tho water at Freeman's Bay aud saving the lifo cf a youth named White, who would havo been drowned but for the timely action of Cha'les Smith.

Among the numerous ballads and other novelties of Doran's Minstrelß' programme tor to-morrow evening in the Albert Hall, will bo an original duet by Mcisra Sinclair and McEnaly entitled "The Salvation Army " ; also two new sonß|B by Margetts, and several musical selections by Madame Andree.

The Timaru Harbour Board is going in for another big loan. A tender was ac cepted yesterday for tbo supply of 12,000 tons of cement, at £4 11s lid per ton, and that of Mr H. HcKenzte, of Dunodin, for tho construction of additional wharfage, for £20,833 19s.

A meeting of painters, in connection with the forthcoming Eight Hours Deinonstra-, tion, was hold in the Working Men's Club last evening, Mr Wyatt presiding. Mr Ross, who represented the siciety at tho meeting of delegates, brought forward a statement of what had been then done. The rcpoit, the Bubstance of which has al ready been published, was adopted. Tho secretary stated that various employers had been Interviewed, and they had all agreod to allow their men a holiday on Wednes day next. The following would bo tho order of tbe procession :— Cabiuet-makera, Printers, Stonemasons, Moulders, Plumbers, Carpenters, I'aiQters.iSricklayers'Libourerß, Bricklayers, JKugineois, Boiler-makers Engineers, Plasterers. Tb« proctsiioa will form at tlio Junction of Queen nud_ Grey streets, and proceed to tho Domain, aud when returning will reform with the Plas terers at tho head, followed by the en gineers, Bricklayers, Painters, Carpenters, Plumbers, Moulders,St->neraasons, Printers, and Cabinet-makeri, in the order named.

To the Editor: Sir,—On reading the re port of the opening of the Chnstchurch Exhibition, I lind that it is propoied to huld a grand musical contest at *n early date ill the Exhibition building. Now, Mr Editor, I think it will be a lasting dJßgraco it Auckland is unrepresented at this con test. I have been informed that the Thnmifi people ore subscribing largely for tbe purpose ol Bcndiug the Thames Scottish Band; surely the citizens of Auckland are not going to let the opportunity pass without railing ths neces sary fuQiis for tbe purpose of ecndinp, nay the orchestra of the Auckland Choul Society, which is supposed to bo second to none in the colony, to rtpreaent Auckland in the forthcoming contest. I feel sure if a subicription were act on foot byaorao of our leading citizens, a handioaoium would bo raised aid Auckland represented. I aend you my name and address, aid I promise to give a donation to thu fund. Truttiig that yon will give this matter your support and influence,—l am, &c, "Vouno Colonial.

Tho debato on "The Present Political Crisis " came to naught last •vening at tbo St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Asso ciation, as neither of the leaders were pre sent. The qutsiion, " How to attract our young men," wm introduced and discussed. One member stated that if St. Andrew's class wight be taken as a criterion of kindred societies, it was high time they wero closed, as literature, science, history, and politics had evidently lo.'t their charms for th« young men of Auckland. The apathy ot thj young men of St. Andrew's was a reproach, and the society a sham. Another member did not quite agree with the latter term. If those who should bo in attendance neglected their duty, tho secre tary and two or three others were regular in their places, ana were not subject to censure. Another member facetiously sug gested an after-dance as the most likely way of sustaining the society, but ha was informed that such an innovation would not be tolerated. It was announced that two good c-Niyi would be read on Thursday evening nsxt— the first by Mr Proper, on tho " Soul," and the second by Mr K. Anderion, on "The Poet Shelley." A hope was expressed that Taembtrs would endearour to be present on that occasion.

A meeting of person? interested in the formation of a company for the extension of tho Mount Albert vineyard was held in the Yimug Men's Christian Association Rooms lost evening, Mr dc l'E&u presiding. It was stated that Mons. F. Kayer bad a seven years' lea»o (with a purchase clause) of 22 acres of land at Mount Albert. Tea acres were alroady planted withs,ooo vines, and the remaining twelve acres might be utilised in growing crops of any other de scription. The land could bo purchased at any time within seven years for £225, and Mods. Kayer suggested tho formation of a company, in which lie would himself hold 75 shares, leaviog tho other 75 for thore {>ersott3 who might desiro to become share lolders. Hia object in seeking outside aid was to secure capital to carry out his scheme. Ho would bo constantly working in the vineyard, and purposed baring a manu factory on the ground for the production of wines. Tho soil was good enough to grow almost anything, ,iml ho could not under stand why wo iiuDorted wines co heavily when the climate of Auckland is so suitable for grape production. On the motion of Mons, 1). N. Gamier, seconded by Mons. Perreau, a provisional cc/mmittce was ap pointed to draw up a programme for con sidcrution at a further meeting, to ha held on Thursday evening next.

Tlio testimonial which has been proson ted to Mr U. 8. F. Fcltzer by the French Literary Society ban been engrossed and illuminated by Mr J. Fulmor. It is a handsome specimen of this special kind of ; art, and reflects gieat credit upon the taste • and skill of the executant. A view of Auckland harbour surmounts tlio writing, flanked by the British and French colours crossed after the fashion ot trophies, while a fl'iwcrcd border enhances tbo general ap pearance. The following is a translation of i the text of the testimonial :—"The French Litf rary Stciety.—To Mr H. S. F. Jfeltzer : Sir,—On the occasion of your departure from Now Zealand, the French Literary Society baa deemed it its rlnty to manifest its regret fr>r the toes that it sub tains in the person of its founder and honorary secre tary, and, by a unanimous vote, it has decided that the present tettimonial of its gratitude should bo offered to him to whom it owes its existence, and whose in valuable services ns secretary have availed lo secure for it the place that it occupies to-day in Auckland Accept than this token of our recognition, and may you, when you are on the genial soil of France, have some remembrance of this Society, which is your work, and in the annals of which your name will remain graven in indelible characters. With our best wishes for a bappy voyage, accept, Sir, the as surance of our highest regard." [Then follow the signatures of the officers of the society.] ' We understand that Mr Peltzer's personal friends and his pupils are also taking the necessary steps for making a presentation to him prior to his departure for France viA Sydney on Tuesday next.

We have read, with very great plessure, the lecture on "Materialism " which was delivered by Mr Jiutico Richmond before the Union Debating Society, Wellington. Arguing from purely scientific premises, and relying entirely upon the admissions of advanced exponents of scientific Materialism, the learned lecturer demon strates irresistibly the utter failure ot science to explain the great problem of hfo from materialistic premise?. Furnuing the atomic theory step by step, from its most elementary positions to its highest developments, the lecturer proves by an irrefutable tores of logical Jreasoning how inadequate aro the doctrines of cor pu«cular Materialism, even according to the contention? of the exponents or the 'y.tcm, to explain the very simplest phenomena of seasution or intellect, and be fitly concludes that: " Nothing less than God can be the adequate cause of man. It has indeed latterly been attempted to evade this conclusion in a straDge way. To secure the sufficiency of a mechanic force an tbe origin of things, man, as the supremo effect, is degraded to the level of an automaton. There is a sort of consistency in thus completely banishing mind from tho universe; yet it is strange to tliinK of the trouble these acute intel lects are taking to persuade us that we and they alike are mere magnetic mockeries —the ephemeral result of unstable connec tions of matter. By first giving the lie to our perceptive constitution, and then inviting us to confide in suicidal conclusions founded upon data furnished by this dis credited witness, they involve themselves a a tissue of contradictions, and we may sa/cly leave their refutation to tho com mon sense of mankind." The lecture has been published in pamphlet form, aod we hope it will meet with a wide circulation. Timij was, when science proceeded with cautiotu steps in the wake of exact observa tion. But there has arisen a genus of scien tists — melancholy successors to the mighty Newton -who first wildly speculate and then dogmatiae where observation has failed them. As a corrective to their most pernicious and unscientific teaching, tbe keen analytic essay by Mr Justice Rich mond will] prove a timely and effective medicine,

The City Council is advertising for a messenger—salary £2 5s a week, with resi dence, fuel, gas, and water found.

The anniwraary services in connection with tho Pitt-street Wesloyan Sunday school will bo held next Sunday. On the following Tuesday the annual srireo will be held,

The eighth anniversary of the Eden Tent of ltechabites will be celebrated at tbo Newmarket Hall on Monday next by a soiree, concort, and ball.

A meeting of Tattersall's Club, with reference to the 'J'akapuna Races, will be held this eveniig.

A general meeting of tha creditors of John Uncles will b» held on Wednesday, the 26th inst., at the Supreme Court.

On Wednesday one of the gas mains in front of the Auckland Timber Company's new premise! burst with a loud report, throwing up the earth, and scattering the fragments of the pipe far and wide. Mr Bolus, of tbe Timber Company, was passing at the time, but fortunately; escaped in jurjr.

Constable Joyes came to to town by the cutter Lizzie from Tairua this morning, having in charge a man named John Bunts, whom he arrested under peculiar circumstances abont a week since. Ou Monday, the 3rd inst., Mr Searll in formed Constable Joyce that a man was lying in an unconscious state at the Booms, about six miles fr«m Tairua. He considered the man out of his mind, and requiring medical aid. The constable pro ceeded to the place indicated, and found the mau lying among some fern. Ho was nakid with the exception of a shirt, and was altogether in a fTtby condition. Tbo man was apparently of un sound miod, nod co paralised that he could icarcely stand. He was conveyed to Tairna »nd brought thence to Auckland by the Lizzie. On arriving here Hunis was con veyed to the Hospital, where it was con sidered ho would secure the moit suitable treatment. W* understand that he left the Thames, on March 23rd, in a drunken state and that since that time until be was taken in charge by the constable, has alept about in tbe fern in a half starving condition, having neither food nor shelter.

To the Editor: »ir,— I will thank you much by your allowing me through yoar celumns to thank tho many kind friends who so willingly assisted in endeavouring to eavo my prcmiiei and belongings on the night of Monday last while I was away at tho North Shore. Now, sir, I do not for one moment impute incendiarism against tbo man Brock, I freely admit that I feel assured he would not wilfully injuro me or anybody else. But, in justice to Detective Jeffrey, I must contest appearances were against him (Brock), and that officer had grounds for the action he took on the occasion. On the morning of the day the firo took place, Brock called upon me and begged tho loan of a shilling;, which I gave him, tnd'eharged him to keep away from my house during the day, but in defiance of my prohibition, on the evening of the name day he was seen prowling about aid endeavouring to get into my houte at the back. Now, a man when in liquor is often oblivions of hie own acts, and whilst, as I said before, I disclaim all and every thing in the shapo of evil intent on the part of Brock, it is not improbable that, finding I was away from home and unable to get into the house, he went into the shed, lit his pipe, and being in a state of semi intoxication, threw the lighted match amongst some combustible?, and henct my severe logs. It isa great pity, sir, that the law cannot in some way restrain the vagaries of confirmed topers, although they may be, as the "Herald" says, "Nobody's enemy but their own."— Yours, &c, Pktee WALKtB, Eden Terrace.

THE PONSONBY ACCIDENT.

Death of Frederick Eilisdon,

THE man, Frederick Eilisdon, who was co seriously injured by falling from the roof of Mr Anderson's houso at l'onsonby, died at tbo Hospital to-day. It was well known at the time of the accident that the injuries wero of a fatal nature, and that there was no hope whatever of his recovery. His spine was severed, and the effect of the hurt was shown in the fact that the lower n irt of Kllisdon's body was paralysed when bo was admitted to tho Hospital. He sank gradually, and died this morning. The usual notice was sent to the Coroner, and the inquest wa9 fixed for to-morrow, before Dr Golds! ro. Deceased, who resided in William-street, leaves a wife and family to mourn their loss.

Suicide at Ruapekapeka.

A C.UMDIGGER DROWNS HIMSELF IN A CREEK.

Information was received in town to-day by Mr Superintendent Thomson that a gum digger bad committed suicide at Kuapeka peka, near Kawakawa, Bay of Islands. His name is Michael Kceffe, and it appears that ho has been drinkiug heavily for some time p?.st, and immediately prior to hie death was in a state of dclirlm trcmens. Last evening he drowned himself in a creek at Ruapek&peka, and v the body was subse quently recovered. Arrangements have been made for an inquest by Constable Fal lod, which will take place thin evening. Full particulars of the occurrence are not yet to hand.

Serious Accident to the Waikato Train.

The Enoink And Trucks Thrown Off

The Track.

(BIT TELHCIIUPH.—OWN COBREBPONDKHT.)

POKEKOHE, this day. The up train was thrown off tho line, by cattle, 2 miles from here, on the Auckland side. The engine and several trucks are off tho line. Tho hone box, containing a horse and two men, was thrown tight down tho embankment. The men escaped. Tbe horse is still in the box, but its injuries are unas certained. Tbe train will probably be delayed some hoars. It was a very narrow escape. The line is much damaged. Tbe rails were bent double, and sleepers smashed.

Miss Carrie Godfrey's Benefit to night.

The complimentary benefit tendered to Miss Carrie Godfrey takes place in the Theatre Royal this evening, and no doubt the many attractions displayed in the pro gramme, quite irrespective of the merits and popularity of the lidy herself, will prove effective in drawing a bumper house, All the artistes whose names appear on the programme have very kindly given their services for the occasion, and one item that isKure to be a big "hit" is the comic opera " Cups and Saucers," in which a local gen tleman (Mr Kdmiston) will sustain the part of General Deelnh, with Miss Carrie Godfrey as Mrs Worchester. This little work is sure to become a fast favourite, as it is full of lively and sparkling music. All the musical portion of the programme is under the direction of Mr Augelo Forrest, and the accompaniments will bo played by Mcs«rs Slater and Hood. The latter gentleman is new to Auckland, but is a fine player, and intends staying hero as a teacher of the pianoforte. On account of the length of the programmo, tho perfor mance wilt commence at a quarter to eight o'clock sharp.

SOIREE AT ST. SEP ULCHRE'S SCHOOL-HOUSE.

A fashionable audlenoo was present last eventog to oelebrata the annual Raster gather ing of this cliiuo'i. In the glee entitled "Remembrance" the tenors wero extremely UQoertitu, but tho necornl glee was rendered by the ohurch choir In an perfect a manner as possible. Miss Gllnilau lending most material assistance. Mr Shirley sang "Tho Outlaw" creditably, whilst the "Roll Call" was falr'y rendered by Mr Barker. The piece tie resist ance was the old favourite " Toady O'Flyno." to Beldom heard in Auckland, and yet so welcome. The lady who sang this was moat emphatically applauded, and indeed she fully deserved tn* compliment, A roading from "Mark Twain" seemed to find great favour with a por tion ot the audience. The gentleman who nave it was qai.e equal to the task. Too Itev. Mr Dudley, the incumbent, delivered a concleo apneoh at tne opening, and In conjunc tion with Mr Pearee. deacon, dwelt upon the f not that the Bey. Mr Biggs, who had laboured bo hard, was about to find another field for his abilities, also that Miss Ivena. a Sandar-school teacher, was about to leave the fhurch. The Hey. Mr Biggs was presented with a puree of sovereigns, which he acknowledged in felici tous and humorous terms, whilst Miss Ivena received a work-table and chair of the most an proved manufacture. BUhop Covrle delivered an addrtss during the proceedings, and« Arc hdeacon Hala also addressed tbe assembly, Mr hiO^t ao ym^ Ortll»r. th 6 ao «"»P«llm^ with

SUICIDE OF A TARANAKI SOLICITOR.

Embezzlement of £20,000 of

Trust Money.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, Thursday. The lamentable intelligence of the sudden death of Mr Halse at Waitara this morninpr, was more intensely painful on its becoming known that the deceased gentleman had taken his own life by poison. Mr Halso went down to Waitara on Tuesday morningl, and transacted some business in connection with the Waitara Harbour Board, of which ho was chairman. .He remained at liis residence, Waitara, that night, and yesterday morning breakfasted at the Wai taia Hotel. He then, it appears, returned to "his house aad did not make his appear ance in Waitara township during the day. As ho was snftcring from severe mental de pression, owing to distressing business allair^, fears were entertained by his friends that ho had become a victim to temporary insanity, and while in that state, of course, the very worst result was to be appre hended. His relatives telegraphed for him to come to town, but he did not do so. He was seen by severalpeople athis own houses, and he then appeared to bo greatly distres sed. Mr J. li. Roy, his son-in-law, left town by train this morning, for Waitara, and he found Mr Halse dead in bed. Some strychnine was found in a glass on the dressing-table. A letter was left by de ceased addressed to Mr Hoy. The sad news was at once telegraphed into town, and tho Yen. Archdeacon Goveft, and Dr. Gibbcs, Coroner, had the melancholy duty of breaking the news as quietly as possible to Mrs Halse and family. An inquest is being held to-day at Wai tara. It is stated that over £20,000 of trust money has been made away with by the deceaseil.

The affair has caused a great sensation in town, as Mr liaise was universally res pected, and had been many years the lead ing lawyer in the place. His aft'airs are said to be in a dreadful state of confusion, and it is not yet known who has escaped.

The Inquest.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. At the inquest on the body of Mr flalso at Waitara, yesterday, it was adduced that the dec aied's partner had only recently become aware of Mr Hal.e's position, and, on speaking to him, he appeared to bo much distressed, aad agreed to call a meeting of his creditors. It was cus tomary for deceased to spend Wedntsday at Waitara, where be did his business, co nothing was thought of his going dorm there on Tuesday. On Wednesday morn ing ha was seen by several, who said he looked distracted, aad during the latter part of the day kept fr> his house. His partner, having some business with de ceased, went down by the train yes terday msrning to Waitara, and found the door of the house open. He went into deceased* bed-room, and there found him, with his face down, dead. Both arms were underneath the chest, with the hands clenched. Deceased had las boots and coat off, and a tumbler, containing a few crystals of strychinine, was on a chest of drawers. A letter was there addressed to his son-in law, in which deceased had written:—"l have thought the matter over, or at least endeavoured to do fo, and matters will be facilitated by my stepping aside. My head is bursting. My farewell ends." On search ing the deceased a half-oz phial containing strychnine, properly labelled " poison" was found. It had been made up and been in deceased's possession for fifteen years. The jury after a thort consultation, returned a verdict, " That the deceased died from tbe effects of strychnine, administered by himself, during a lit of temporary insanity."

CITY COUNCIL.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE,

The fortnightly meeting of the City Coun cil Public Works Committee was held last evening. There were present:—His Wor ship the Mayor (Mr J. M. Clark) in the chair, D. Goldie, Fleming, Hemus, Crow thcr, Waddell, Thompson, Aickin, and Montague.

Hmumngb and Grahamestkkets. — A petition was received from the residents in these streets in reference to drainage. It was resolved that the Town Clerk for ward a reply stating that drainage work lias been authorised by the Council, bat that they cajnot at the present se ison of the year recommend drainage and channel ling. Main Sewer.—a telegram from the Under-Secretary of Public Works in refer ence to the main sewer was read, and con sideration was deferred pending fuller infor mation on the subject.

FINANCE AND GENERVL PUK-

POSES COMMITTKE,

This committee met immediately after wards, when the same members were pre sent.

Alexandrasteeet.—J. Case com plained that the cutting in Alexandra street had pat bim to an expenditure of £15.—The Surveyor said a little catting bad been required, arid tue fencing was hanging over. He thought that £7 10* would cover the cost.—On the motion of the Mayor £7 10s was granted to the appli cant.

• Complaint.—Thos. B. Haunaford com plained that Mr G. Goldie, Sanitary In spector, had gone oat of his way to wound his fedmga and insult him. He mentioned four cases of alleged persecution.—Mr Goldio appended a memo denying the charge?, and staling that he had performed his duties faithfully.— Cr. Goldie thought the Inspector should have replied more explicitly to thochargp", and the Mayor and Cr. Waddell were of the same opinion.—Cr. Goldie said there appeared to be some truth in one of the charges. The ca-e did come before the Court, and was dUnr's-ed. The Inspector should have given a reply to esch of the charges, instead of replying to the com plaint in general terms, lie moved that the letter be referred back to the Inspector for a fuller reply.—Cr. Tlnrnpson seconded the proposition.—Cr. Aickin thought the reply was rather wanting in respect.—lt was decided that the complaint be referred back to Mr Goldie for a fuller reply. Another Complaint.—A petition from rent-payers complained that taey were un duly pressed for rent, and were not allowed the ninety days'grace,—A memo, from the Town Clerk denied the charges,and poiutf d out that there was no ninety days' grace. The concession had been allowed to three rent-payers, while several other applicants wera refused. —Cr. Goldie said he did not believe that the Town Clerk had received verbal instructions to give ninety days'grace to three leaseholders, whileothcrs bad been refused the concession, lie believed that Mr Mackay, one of the number, paid his rent three days after the grace had expired, while othera wcra annoyed for the money itnmeJiately it fell due. — The Town Clerk explained that Mr Mackay was away from town, and could not have paid his money in time. Mr Williams had been summoned several times.— 'he Mayor thought that all the leaseholders should pay their rent when due. He moved that the thirty days' grace recommended by the Towzi Clerk be granted. — This was seconded by Cr. Crowther —Several Crs. a«recd that it would be unfair to give some tenants ninety days' grace and the others none at all.—lt ww3 pointed oat that the ninety days in the lease referred to the right of re-enteririg.— lAn amendment, was moved by Cr. Goldie regretting that there had been a difference in the mode of collecting the rents in the past, and promising that all should be treated alike for the future. Eventually the Mayor moved, "That the Council be recommended to inform the petitioners (1) That tho Council regrets that any difference should have been made in the method of collecting rates due to the Council; and that in future all rents not paid within 30 days after due date be placed in the hands of tho solicitor of the Council; and further to Inform the petitioners that the 90 days mentioned in tho leases' are the days after which the Council has the right of re entering."—The motion *vas agreed to. Omnibuses.—Messrs Howden, Poison eskie, and Langtsford complained that the omnibus stand in front of their premises in Shortland-strcet be removed, as it was a nuisance.— The Inspector «aid this stand had formerly been granted temporarily for one'bus, but the number had increased. He recommended that one be placed on the south side of Sbortland-street outside the South British OlDces, and a waiting etand in Queen-street, opposite Mr Wren's store.—Cr. Thompson objected to a stand outside the South British, If drivers were compelled to ttart up to time, a string of 'buses could not collect on the present stand. There was plenty of room for four vehichs. It was agreed,on the motion of Cr. Montague, that the stand for Faraell and Mount Eden

buses should.be on north Bide of Short, laud-street irora Sargood's store upwarde and that tho proprietors of the Mount Edea bases have thn option of standing the 'buses oa the south-east corner of Victoria street. , ;

Taking in the Suburbs. — The Mayor's motions on this subject were adjourned pending the publication of the annual re. port by the Council,—A discussion on tha proposed annexation is reported in another part of this evening's issue. The meeting tben adjourned.

SPORTING.

Bit Argus,

" No Jupiter quidem omnibus plaost."

The great success of the Autumn Meeting, on. marred by any hitch or accident (aave that to poor Mataa), says a vast deal for the rapid advanoa of the nob.c sport in Auckland. We have had no assiatasce in the way cf entries from tho South Island, bat have depended almost entirely on local owners ana loc.il horaea to supply our Qeldß. And it is uatL~fuctory that, with the or oeptlon of tho faster and Steeple, local hnst'x have won the stakes. Nor Is the result of tno*! two events to be looked upon with any other feeling bai one of satiafaction; ns the fact or their palling off their races will encourage imnh thorough sporfl as Meaßra Allan McLean ana J. Ualiiighei' to conio up atjaiu and glve'tuft true run for the tiD. Tne w/iole of th« racing on Monday was of such a n»tur» as to give thorough pleasure to the onlookera satisfaction to the ttewariiH, and a feeline of j use pnde to the nan dicappure. I was p&rUon." larlj fortunate in my tips, as with the exam, tion of the Uurd.eg, where my choice eot second, I named the winner or every raoel tipped, Maid of Honour for the Trades men'iL Oatch'tm for the Hurdloß, Louie for the Haster for which my second string ran aecondTand for the Steeplechaso I placed the three first Te Whetn, Uatcaom, Kakau, and they flaiahM Te Whetu, Kakau. Caich'em. It is quite a tw. fraßhing change to got on it, attar tha many knooke the tuC prophets have had this season The running of Louie In the iCaßter Handiest, I ally carried out the promise she made in win? ing the Maiden and Handicap at Napier, bha Kept with her field all the way and sever let anything gut away from her, winning bY a length when touched ud at the flnieh. If she had been held together a bit instead of being ridden all over the oour.e, as was the oase, the -whin need never have been applied at all, as m o had all hir company well in hand the whola way and it waß only through b*d riding that she did not take her lead in the straight and keep It she galloped like a regular glutton, atd walked into the paddock after the raca without a half tarnstl. Her form reflected the greatest credit cm her canny trainer (uhaafu), and Mr McLoan is to be congratulated on having secured the tervices of no good a man. 'iho win of this b«auil(oily compact little fitly was, in the company, and at tne wei.hr (7st 51bu on a three year-old), a great feather in the can of her giro. Anwroi, and should causa him to become the fashion vviili our breedars. Maid of Honour in spite of biinn undeniably overdoDe, and looking dull, showed of what grand stuff she is made by tae way she sloped off with the Tradesman's Platp, Publicans' Purse, and KJiioy btakoa. In the former certainly she got a fifing Btart of all but Luckpenny, and Virginia Water was not p.rseverad with; but in ihe second she showed conclusively that it woula have mads no differ ence had the daughter of Wave got an ay well, for the Mala had no difficulty in ttavlagcffa d&ijwratu ru.h on the former's part jmt alter entering the straight, and won easily by a uoud length, her rider sitting still looking back at Durston, who did all he knew on Virginia. Mischief, cf whom nearly everybody spoka well, and who run so well In Wellington and Napier, could not lire in it at the pace.

'1 he death of Miuau in tlie tsteeulechase Is a sad blow to his well-known owner-Mr J, Lennard. Be should never have sent him across country, as he would always have paid his oat bill over hurdles and he did sot teem to take kindly to feuccu and ditches: besides, his etyla of going made him a very hard horse to ride safely across country, as ho had a way of "boring" and polling, which tendered him more l'ab'o to accident than a horse which goes along head np aud caM y hold. Matau was by Dainty Ariel, out ot Peggy Grey, and had proved himself a thorough good'nn; all heart, and one of the bastjampuraonenaedeverwlsa to see. He was pcBBBMed of a wonderful turn ot upeed too, and was a oomiderable winner on tha fUt as well as over hurdles, at which he had few equals His principal win wta tha Taranakl Jockey Club Handicap ot 30Usovs, last year, in which he beat Libeller, Dan, Reso lution, Opawa. King Quail, My Dream, Hippo campus and Rocket, running the two miles in 3oiln 1 iseo. A riel It, I believe, the only son of Dainty Ariel (of any note) now living; and it la a great pity tho grand old horse was not better appreciated n.i a sire.

The Hand wick affair la still occupying the thoughts and tocgues of our sporting fraternity. as yet no action has been taken by Coyle, the reputed owner of the horse, to recover tha stakes, and if tie and his friends are wise, they will "let sleeping dogs lie." No good wilt result from Btirrlag bo stlDking a pool as this, and the party can bet their bottom dollar that the T. J.C. will stick to the stake or pay It over to the proper party only. ilia Takapuna Jockey Club harp received excellent entries for their mooting to ba held on Saturday next, and should ba enabled to p. o»ide a very jolly day's pporr. The Clnb suffered severely from the heavy downpour of mio at their first in eating at tba Now Year, to it la to ba hoped that Jupiter Plnvlus will in this in-tanro prove more propitious, and give tho plucky sports who compose tho club a chance to re coup as they undoubtedly will, if the weather is at all fine.

The steeplechaser Hard Times, the property of ■ Mr 0. C. McGee, was found to bo so seriously injured by his fall on Tuesday as to necessitate shooting him to cnihia sufferings. ' I have a growl lor the A. tt.C, which I hope will not fall on unheeding cars. We want a stand for the press at EUerslie, and wo want it before next meeting to. I need not remind gentlemen so thoroughly conversant with their work,of the vast amount of " working up" th*ir meetings get from Being discussed and com mented upon by the press. The club and tho public naturally look to the press.too.for full re ports of tho races, and correctness is nee cd as well as exhaustive accounts. Now, under tho existing state of affairs the only coign of vantage open to tho representatives of the various journals is the steps of the Grand Stand, amid a dense crowd of interested spectators, who jostle, and push, and shove their heads in front, just, perhaps, as a reporter is attempting to take notes o£ tho start or any interesting crisis of arraj.cj. Under these circumstances it is impossible to see all that takes place as it should bo seen by repor tera, and it is a matter of wonder that they nra enabled to giro the amount of information they do give. All that is necessary is a plain stand capable of holding about a dozen, with a broad rail in front to write upon, and a small room underneath to which the reporters could retire and make up their matter in quietness. Com mon courtesy to the "fourth estate " demands immediate action in this small matter.

Tho weights were declared on Wednesday night for tho Takapun* Jockey Club Meeting, to Dc held to-morrow (Saturday) on tho Taka puua racecourse. For tho Devonport Handi cap, Angler and Larry strike me as being tha best in. while N. or M. ought to be a good out side chance, as tho mare is used to country courses, and can bo depended upon to get round tho corners well. In the Hurdles. Catctiem, Chanticleer, and Rakan read the best tho foimorfor choice. The Steeplechase course is a teaser, and it is no good trying to pick a winner, but Harkaway won't bo far out of it at the finish. For the Ferry Company's Handicap I think N or M is a good thing, though it is of little use trying to pick a winner on such a small course, as at the first meeting of tho club Moonstone was made a hot favourite, 6 to 4 be ing laid on him, and tho pony. Twiliglr, nearly lapped him, the Cnestnut running wiao at every turn. Good sport may, however, be anticipated should the weatli r bo favourable, and a large attendance may certainly ba counted on as this is the last town meet of tho season, and out sporting community are sur* to turn out well to bid a long farewell to their favourite amuse ment.

Amazon, on tho Ant-ros—AcoDite colt; Bhowed his quality in the way ho boat the Fanny Fisher filly on Tuesday, in the EUerslie Handicap. Walters's other string, tho Slander fill/, having to be called upon to beat him. though tho other was the declared one of tha stable.

A young Joo Miller informs me that the rea son Mr Reid went the wrong side of the buoy, with the Daisy, and so lost tho race, on Mon day, was that not being Sunday he was ashamed to wearship for fear of the jibes of tho ungodly. Sco it? That youth is too toooyto exist in this world.

Tho entriesfor the two principal events of tho Papakura meeting closed on Wednesday night. Nino entered for the Hurdles, and eight for tho Cup. Tho Australian pedestrians O'Brien and O'Connor, have been retained by tho Eight Hours' jtfovementDemonstration Committee, to gixo exhibition performances at their sports on Wednesday next in tho Domain. This is a wise step on tho part of the committee, as they will undoubtedly "'draw" well, many who have not had an opportunity of seeing them perform being anxious to do so. The champions will also compete from the mark in tho two open events. The loading citizens are giving valuablo prizes for competition at the sports, and show by their substantial assistance that tho movement has their thorough sympathy. Tho Sydney Gold Cup, run on Wednesday, resulted in another boil over, Sweot William, tho favourite, being beaten by half a length by Cunnamulla. William appears to bo another Secondus or Libeller, being always made a moral and looking one; and yet suffering defeat from some unlooked for quarter. Tho Canterbury Great Autumn Race, which looked such a good thing for Libeller at tho weight, turned out to be no such thing. Salvage theCa to way-mist Colt, winning very easily and Libelleronly getting third. Much unfavourable comment was caused by the action of tho Robin son—Lance Stable keeping Natator in tho posi tion of favourite, and at the last moment de claring to win with Salvage and snapping up all tho money to be got about him.

PAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES.

The followim* aocepiances have been received for above races :—

Hurdles. - Akcake, Chsnticleor. Rafcan, Oatch'em, N or M, Jdarx&way, Te Whutu, Grey Mornus, Angler, Lone Hand.

Handicap. — Dewdrop, Sonkar, lara. My Dream, n or M. Larry, Slander niiy.Luckpecnjr, Angler, Lone Hand.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

The following are tiie aoceptancea tor the above races: — DKVONPORT HANDICAP. . ■' Bt. lt>. Bt. lb. Angler „ .. 8 3|N. crM. .. ..7 0 Latry .. .. 8 o|Yatapa .. _7 0 Kenilwortli- .. 713 Nigger _ ..612 Luckpenny ..7 8 Blink Bonny ..6 0 Lone Hand ..7 8 Bine Peter ..6 0 HANDICAP HURDLES. . , Bt. lb. (Mb. Angler „ .. n 7 Cbantloleer .. 10 0 Harkaway „ 11 0 HorM ~ „10 0 Te Whetu .. 10 U Akeake .. .. 9 7 Oatch'em „ 10 1 Eakau .. .. it 1 STKKPLEOHABK. Bt. lb et. lb. TeWheta .. n 7 C^toh'em .. W 3 fcportßiuan .. 11 6 Cba&Uoleer _ 10 0 Hsrkuway v 10 5 IJajdawn ~ 10 0 Rakmi .. „ 10 i Newmvlc«t „ ltd

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FRIDAY. APRIL 14



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