SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WAmfflS Dfi gl ß.« SUNSKT.-This Evening. 6.52, ;fiUNRISE.-To-morrow Morning, 4.41 MOON'S AGE.—Full Moon, Nov. 20, Ml p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Argyle, 5.8., Crawford, from Whangarci Orefl, S.S., Campbell, from Gisborno .

DEPARTURES.

LAB'f ItVENISO. Wellington, s.s., Farquhar, for Tauranga Douglas, s.s.. Norris, for Mercury Bay lona, 5.8., Crawford, for Whangaroi • to-day. Sea Breeze, schooner, Sylva, for Russell

EXPORTS.

Por Christino (to bo shipped at Taiiua) for Suva—Boß,oo feet timber.

Per Hermioce, for London-3563 cases gnm, 1284 Baoka and ISO tosß cobra, 15 bandlen whale bone, !83 oaska tallow, 228 cases oil, 833 bales woo), 10D tons manganese, 7 bn'oa rags, 10 OiSkft beef, 8 bass and 8G93 horns, 201 bales flax, 230 bales cction, 116 cases pearl Bhel), 84 bales letther, i tons bark, and a quantity sundries.

i Inwards Coastwise.—Start, from Whanga rei. with 23.600 feet sawn timber; South Caro lina, from Barrier, with 48 tons wood.

Outwards Coastwise.—Rata, for Waiorua; .Start, for Whangaroi; Sea Breeze, for Russell; South Carolina, lor Barrier.

The schooner Clarinda cleared at the Customs t>day for Greymodth in ballast.

The chin Hermlone oleared at the Cnstr.ms for Linden this afternoon, with a' very valuable carec.as per exoort lift. She will call probably e»rly on Monday mwMog.

Tho brigantino Defiance proceeds henco to Ouncdin, via Knlpsira, at an eai'ly date. She leaves horo in ballast, in chargoof Captain R. R. Roberts (lato of the brig Niagara), loads timber at Kaipara, and goes thence South.

The Northern ftoamnhlp Co. has deoldadto Ibbuo retnra tickets to all ports where Its uteainora trade aurltig the rolld&y seaton, .January and February. The tickets will be available nnttl March, and will be at specially reduced rates.

I The ab. Ar>ry!o arilvofl from Whangarel at I an carjy hour this morning. Paßsongcra :— t Mlesea Welllniis (2i, tfr and Mrs Klnp, Mrs Hodgson. Mrs Campbell Mrs McDonald, Dr Viaea. Messrs Hales, Lent Rcuber. SlropsoD, Id. MoLeod, Humphries, O'Brien, G. Longdill, and Brown. '

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

}§ ARRIVAL. If lalta Rockhl ft9< ReTe^ from Waltara. ill. _ ~~~

■ DEPARTURE. Hannah Mohan, b p., Robertson, for Auckland.

Tho steamtrs Maogregor and Bowena should arrive to-morrow from Waitarftond Hokiaoga respectively. The b.b. Lalla Rookh arrived from Waitara this morning with 20he*d o»itle. shown to

proceed to itnglan ihia afternoon- Tho jj Bohoonera Clariuda and FJeetwing would finish auohatging their cargoes of oosl ye. terday, and , take in b»U«stand probably Ball for Qreynonth to-morrow afternoon The B.s. Hannah Mokau left for Auckland ; yesterday evening.

COMMERCIAL.

Kveninq Star .Office, Friday.

MR ALFRED BUOKLAND'S WEEKLY REPORT. jit the Haynmrket, on Friday last, fodder was is nenal supply, and without alteration In . valnes. < The horse Btook offered was confloed to those from the neighbourhood, so imported ■took being offered; tha yards were well filled mostly with ordinary tmoka and mocluni Cranaht. -There was a good demand, and nearly all Bold. Prloea (or haoi s ra- «f d from £3 to £17, Mid medium draught from £! 6 to £29, i» dray bought £10, buggy £23 and large spring . cart £24 10a. riok covers from 2<a 6d!072«6d eaob. At the Hoymarker, on Tuoßday, hides brvßgbt from 2}l to 3}a the lb,, »heep (kins : from Is Id to 5» each, tallow 19j 61 to 29i , the owt.; small parcels of wool In grease 6}l to , .-.. 7}4 thalb.;looks and pieces from Id to Jd perlb. At Bemnera, on Thursday, dairy cattle were iv : fall nnmbor, sad better woiti fnily 10a e»cb. Store cattle, were In average supply; and iv late values. Fat cattle abundant: gar orally light | weight?. Lett week's values were not obtained. Prices ranged between £1 ana £1 3s the lOOibf. Saoep were In rxo»eß of requirement, and ■ lower In price about 3i per hem. Lamos were also abundant, and rell la prloe as the Bale pro oeeded-good qaailtr being soil at 8s each. Fat •'■. oalvoa maintained their prloe, bnt plga shared in the general lover values of fat stoolc, ME9BBB HTJKTfR AND NOL4I«'SWSSKLT BIPORT. Horses: There haa been a fair amouot ot activity in the market, and about an average number changed bands at tbe previous week's ; vivuaa. The Durham yards were well filled on Friday, all description i of horses being ropre- I Boated. There was steady competition throngh om thß Balep, and in moat bice* pr'c-a in excess '■ ot leprares were obttl cd. We quote haoks from £9 to £15 10s; light draught. £16 to £22105; medium draught, but native £25 to £28. Wool: On Monday, over 100 bales wore pitched, and. although for several lotß expectation ot vendors could sot be rear-hed, compe tition was good at prioaa up to 721 for greasy. - and 9J4 for washed. Bayers are more particular as to the staple than last year, from the diffi culty of Bile iv the London market, owlr.g to ooarasneaa and want of elasticity. There was . little alteration in the prioa or ekins, which sold at from 2i 51 to 4b 7d; hides, 3d per lb; tallow, 19s to 25i. Cattle: Tna number broagbt forward has ben quite uo to the average, there has been fa marked Improvement in the .demand for datry stock, little or no altera tion in stores, mid a B'lffht cfeollnn in the value of fat beasts.* At Newmarket, on Tuesday, there was a large muster. Dairy cows were well competed for, and advanced in value fully 103 per head; stores sold at last week's rates, and there was a decline of fully £1 per head in neef. Sheep: An average number were penned at Newmarket on Tuesday. Last week's rate 3 wore barely maintained. Lambs were in limited number, but there^ was no upward tendency. Pigs were yarded in moderate numbers; some ' vorjf choice porkers eliciting keen competition, realising id per lb, live weight, MESiKS lUNKB AND CO.'S WEEKLY RKPOBT. At Parawai. on Tbursd&y, fat rattle were Jn foil supply; all steers of exceptionally choice quality. Owing to tha butohsn having larger Htcoxs on hand then nsu»l, business was dull, ana prices lower ttmn late qnotaiionp. Tbe market opened with a draft ot Napier rte re, whioh averaged £9 lla 61, or £12a 64 per lOulbs. Fifteen head from the Waikato Lanl Aesocla tion. more snlte-ble to the season, were In better demand, and prices advanced Is per lOOlbs. These prices nnt being considered satisfactory, the balance of tbe walkato cattle were with drawn. Sbeep were plentiful; good quality ■horn wethers making 153 raca, or 2jd per lb. Lambs were shoit of late Bnoplies, and being weighty and good, were In brisk demand, and brought 133 to 17s eaob.

Mail Notice.

lit Hi Wit* CtOBB AB CNDEB,—

this Da*. For Whangarel Heads, Parns. WMpn, Whan gsrel, Komo, Ttngthna, ana Mangapai, per Argyle, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday. 26tn Instant. For Wellington and Southern ports, per Stella, i at 8 a.m. 1 For Walwera, Mahurangl, Matakana, Manga wai. eto, por Rose Qasey. at 10 a.m. For Karotonga, por Kate Macgregor. at 11 a.m. For Waterfotd and Tauranga, via Thames, per Rotoiuahann, at 11 a.m For Tharaea, per Kotomahana. at 11 a.m. li'or London (direct), perHormione. at noon. for Taima, per a guvs Dona'd, atlpm. For Glaborno and Napier, per Oretl, at 1 p.m. I For Barotonga, per Atlantic at 2 p.m.

Monday, 271h instant. For Giabornc, per Hanna Mokau, at 3 p.m. For Kußsen, KawaKawn, Weroearoa, Mid Mongonul, per Wellington, at 4.30 p.m.

Tuesday, 28liinstant. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Hawea, at 8 a m. For Hnssell and Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Arawata, at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, 5 in December. Por f>.u. A nstraUa. as follow :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of Amorloa. Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America* and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Knropo, at Ip.m. For money orders, registered lottora, and Newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Lato letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to tbo time of nailing. This mail will be due in London, on Mon day, January 15th, 1883.

FN.B.—In future, additional mails forofllccs on the Wairoa, Kaipuva, botween llclenavillo and Dargavillo, will bo closed at this ofllco ovory Friday, at 3.33 p.m.: icturn mails, will bo re ceived every Monday, at 2.35 a.m. Si B. BIBS. Chief Postmaster. Oilef Poat-offlce, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

NOVEMBEB 21, 1882.

Abbott's Opera Housa—Juvenile Opera Bouffe and Pantomime Company. 8 p m.

Choral Hall-Mr Oranwell'a Annual Concert, 7.30 p.m.

Y.M.O. a.-Reception to Mr F. Batt'oy on hi return from HngUuid. 6.30 p.m.

Working Mend Club—Meeting of Trades' De. lOKotos re Eight Hours Demonstration, 7.30 p.m.

Eden School roim—Leoture, "Garrlok Olnb,' by Mr Newell Pniliiys, Music, &0., 8 p.m. Panmnre Hall-Otahuhu Minstrel*. 8 p.m.

Birth.

JKSBOP.—At her residence. Cameros-street, PoDsohby, .the wife of ttiohard Jessop ot a daughter.

Death.

HUMPHREYS -On November 23-d. at his re- Bidenca Mtnukau Koad, P&rnol), George Humphreys, aged 61 yotrs; late of Wangaiei. Tho funeral will leave bis late reßidence to morrow (Saturday), at 2.30 p.m. Friends pleaae accept this intimation.

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

FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 21, 1882.

For tho cause that lacks iuslstanc», For the wrong that needs roslsWnct For the future in the distance. And tha good that we can do.

The punishment imposed by the Resident Magistrate onCornwellto-day.lortheassault perpetrated upon Mr C. C. McMillan in Qaeen-stteet last Saturday,i3not more than the otfenca merited. The defendant's long residence in the South Sea Islauds has, perhaps, produced the impression on his mind that the rough and ready methods of those primitive parts may lie transplanted to the soil of New Zealaud; and it only requires a laxity on the part of tho magis terial bench in dealing with sncb offences to pioduce many imitators of liia exploit. It behoves magistrates, therefore, to nip any outbreaks of ruffianism in the bud by making wilful assaults in defiance of the law a very dear luxury. Nothing whatever has been disclosed in this case to palliate Cornweil's conduct. The grievance he professes to have is, upon his own showing, one arising out of purely business trans actions. The firm have lost heavily by him, and becau-e, forsooth, they took their legal remedy, he deliberately waylaid a gentleman with whom he had never had any per<onjl inte1 course, and brutally attacked him. If it were to go forth that merchants dare not walk the streets of Auckland unarmed, lest persona who fancy they have a trade grievance should wreak their vengeance by acts of physical violence, then there would be a general resoit to revolvers, and the worst developments of American blackguardism would soon find parallels in our city. Corn well appears to have not only put Me Arthur and Co.'s firm to heavy monetary loss through his transaction!1, but he has also refused to listen to any proposals for amic able arrangement by which their differences might be s- ttled to the best advantage, Be has blustered a good deal about what he was going to do, and he finds himself in the end doing hard labour in the common gaol, where be will have time to chew .the cud of reflection. On former occasions when assaults of this kind were committed, we have pointed out the inequality of the law in punishing with imprisonment every petty offence against property, and permitting offences against the person, which are infi nitely more objectionable than the theft of a few shillings, to escape with small fines. Wo then observed that the perpetra tors of these assaults fully made up their minds beforehand to pay a few pounds for tin ir conduct, and a monetary penalty was no deterrent. The Resident Magistrate at Wellington a few years ago dealt a heavy blow to this form of ruffianism by impos ing a month's imprisonment upon a well known public man, for assaulting a member of the House of .Representatives; bat in the majority ot instances offenders of this class escape with inadequate punish* inent. We are glad to see. however, that Mr Macdonald has taken a course which will tend to repress farther breaches of the peace, and secure obedience to law and order. He took a right'view in maintain ing that the offence was intended to inflict a humiliation, and the punishment should go in the same direction. J>o doubt the application of a horsewhip in I the public streets has become associated in the minds of some people with a per sonal humiliation, though what humi liation it can .be for a weak man to suffer in a sudden attack by a stronger man, specially armed for the aggression, is not- readily perceivable. It is never considered a manly thing for one man to stab another from behind, nor is the unfortnnate victim supposed to have lost anything in personal dignity, foes the substitution then of a riding whip for a bowie knife make the author of an unfair attack upon an unprepared opponent more of a hero, or the object of the outrage less a gentleman? These offences are too often confounded with British pluck, but in the majority of instances they are acts of simple cowardice, in which the perpetrators have weighed well the strength of their victims and the i chances of re'aliatioD, and have taken ' every precaution to prevent fair warning or defence. When the punishment classes the offence with other acts of criminality, public opinion will probably in time come to understand that the victory of a strong man over a weak one in a struggle where the advantages are all on the side of the strong man, is humiliating only to the person who has waged the unequal contest.

The double supplement issued with to morrow's Star will contain further chapters from the " Memoirs of Monsieur Claude, Chief of Police under the Second Empire,'l "Defying Death — Blood.curdling Per formances by the Bicycle . Riders,' '"fhe Cow Widow," by Joaquin Miller, "Gats," "Ladies' JUress Reform," "Mop iq£ with a Negro," '" The Glove," " Coun terfeit Coin—How the London Rogue passes Bad Money," "Medical Science of toe Future," "Salvation Army Orgies," "%. Fiendish ReveDge," Poetry, Fashion % «

Notes, &c, '.wkunderstand that the canvassers for theMilson Testimonial are meeting with great success. ,' > This morning, as a man was driving a horse and cart past the Grammar School, the horse fell, and the occupants narrowJy escaped a serious accident. -> Mr Cranwcll'n annual concert, b^ voices selected from the public schools, will take place in the Chord) Hall, to-night. The gathering is always one-of tho most pleasant musical events of the year, and the .'programme for to-night is'of a specially attractive character. Mr Gordon Goooh and Mr Gradwell take part, I

Mr T. T. Gamble, Auckland agent for , the P.M.S.s. Co., is in receipt ot a cable-1 gram stating that tho steamship Zealandia failed for this port on Monday tho 20th inst., and may therefore be expected about Monday, December 11th.

The time for returning from St. Helier's Bay on the Wednesday and Saturday ex cursions by the Tongaiiro has been altered. The steamer leaves Auckland as before, at two o'clock, but casts off at the Heller's Bay wharf, for the return trip, at 5 o'cloctc sharp.

The following cases were heard and dis posed of in the E.M. Court yesterday afternoon :—Whitmoro v. Allsopp: Claim, £10 (Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff and Mr Tyler for defendant); adjourned for a month, Hamilton v. Uardiner: Claim, £3 3s (Mr £. Cooper for plaintiff); judgment for plaintiff for £2 3s. H. Jlrett v. W. A. Adams: Claim, £2 12s 6d (Mr S. Hosketh for plaintiff; Mr E. Cooper for defendant) j nonsuited. A. Mackie v. U. A. Kitchens : Ulaim, £3 (Mr B. Hesketh for plaintiff; Mr George for defendant); nonsuited. Leek v. De Thierry : Claim, £10 9s 3d (Mr lole for plaintiff; Mr Theo. Cooper for defendant); judgment for phintiit for £9 17s 3d, and £2 10s costs.

The annual meeting ol the Saturday Afternoon Recreation Club was held on : Wednesday afternoon (Mr E. Cooper presiding), when the following officers were elected for tho ensuing year :—President, J. B. Russell fro-elected); Vioo-PresidcQt, Theo. Cooper, jun. (re-elected); (secretary 2>ro tan,, C. J. Shaw; Treasurer, W. Cooper, Committee: E. Cooper, J. M Geddis, and S. McDormott. An entirely new code of rules and regulations was adopted, and after some discussion it was resolted to hold the weekly aiscmblies at Mr Denby's gardens, florthcote, in iuturo, Vauxhall Gardens, through change of ownership, not holding out the same in ducements as formerly. Several new mem: bcrs were elected, after which the meeting was adjourned.

The annual meeting of the shareholders of tho Otpnuhu Public Hall Company was held at Ocahuhu on Wednesday evcuiup. The balance-sbcet showed the receipts, in cluding a balance of £19 5s 5d from the pre vious year, to have been £75 10s 3d ; and the expenditure £37 9s Bd, leaving a credit balance of £38 7d. A dividend of 2s 6d per share was declared. Messrs A. Sturges and W. 1). Bush were re-elected director?, and Mr Gordon auditor for the shareholders, Mr Bowden treasurer, and Mr Fallowvalo secretary. At a meeting rf the directors held subsequently, Mr Luke was re-elected president of directors, and Mr James Willis auditor on behalf of tho directors.

We are compelled to emit our usual weekly price-list this evening owing to pressure of other matter. The only altera tions may be snmmarised as follows :— Fresh butter, both wholesale and retail, is quoted at last week's price?. Eggs are very scarce. Merchants were to-day buy ing at Is per dozen and selling at Is 3d, but there is a decided tendency towards an ad vance of 3d per dozen. Cats have slight'y decreased in value, and we now quote wholesale prices from 3s 7d to 3s lOd per bushel. Taupi.i coal is cheaper; at' tbo yard, ISs to 22i per ton ; delivered, from 24s to 275, Fire wood uncut, by cargo at tho wharf, is worth from 7s to 9s, a considerable advance on last quotations. There is no material nitration in either tho gum or timber market.

The concert and entertainment last nijjht in Berestord-Btreet Public School, which was tor the bcueh't of the Library Fund in connection with the school, was in every resprct most successful. The largo room was crowded with scholars, parents nnd friends, some being unable to get seats, which testified to the assiduity with which the sale of tickets had been prosecuted. Mr J. D, Schmidt, Chairman of the City Schools Committee, presided, and opened the meeting with a few appropriate remarks. The evening* programme consisted of songs by Misses Wright and Peace; recitations by Mr Hart; a reading by Mr Black; and pianoforte solos by Master Neumegen and Mrs Harrison. A number of tho school children al»o contributed solos, dusts, and recitations in a very satisfactory manner— the whole making up a most enjoyable entertainment, which was biought to a close about ten o'clock. The remit mast bave been the addition of a considerable sum ta the laudable object of providing a library for the use of the higher pupils in the school.

To the Editor : Sir,—Might I be allowed to answer the remarks of a •' Friend to the canse of temperance," who says, in refer ence to the A.T.AS. Sfirce held last Tuesday night, that " the workers are few and weak, and one person had to be called up five or six tinier, while others were overlooked." Whether it was to a stager or a speaker reference is made, "Friend" ought to know, I don't; but a chance might havo been given if "Friend" had dropped the bint in time. Of curse, ability would be considered. Each singer had two songs, and each speaker was limited by Mr Newman (the cha'rmiD) to ten minutes. Others could not be heard for want of time, and no one was called on twice. The soiree was more happy and high-class ttan any I have yet seen in Auckland. I think it is not speak ers in support of temperance that arc so much wanted cow as speikers_sgainst it. Then we would see what we would see. — Yours, &c, R Pkace, member of com mittee.

The entertainment given by the Harbinger of h*eace Lodge, yew Zealand Templars, at the Masonic Hall last even ing was a great success The musical portion of the concert was commenced by a pianoforte solo by Mrs Wilkes, Jan., who, like the pianist of the evening, Mr Ramsay, had to extract music from the said instrument by hard thumping. Mr Willcock, the chairman, gave a short appropriate address. The songa of Mesdames Cottingham and Gem mell were excellently rondercd, Mr Wilkes in his colloquial ditty. "Just Starve Us," was most pungent and satirical upon a system of arrogance and pauperism existing in England, which we trust, for the credit of our common humanity, may never find its way to this lree land of ours. Mx Marter in tha "Hungry Army," - proved be was no raw recruit in provoking mirth, and the humorous duet, "The Upper Ten and the Lower Five," terminated the vocal portion ot the amusements. After the refreshments, of which there was enough and to spare, followed games and dancing, when the tune of " God Sive the Qaeen " concluded the programme.

Detailed intelligence with reference to the burned Kan Franciscojmails, bas been received in Wellington. It is supposed that one bag and its content*, letters from New Zealand, were altogether destroyed, and one bag of books and three of news papers were so much burned that only pait of the bags was left. One of the registered letters was from New Zealand, from "Minnie," of Pokeno Valley, and it contained money, There was found a money order, No. 8264, Auckland, on 1 • Peterborough," for £1. All the valuable property that remains will be disposed of by delivery to addresses and otherwise, as quicKly as possible.

The horses scratched for the Auckland Cnp are—Bnndoora, Prim, Natator, Envy filly, Salvage, and Mischief. There are no scratchirjgs in the Steeplechase,

Auckland College and Grammar School Athletic Sports.

The annual athletic sports in connection with the College and Grammar School, commenced tbis morning at 10 o'clock in the Domain. The weather was exceedingly favourable, and numbers of ladies and gentlemen were on the ground, Starter: W. Nicholl», Esq. ; Timekeeper : W. Tomlinson, Esq ; Judges: J. Anderson, Esq.; and J. F. Sloman, Esq. The fol lowing arc the results so far :—

Throwing the Obiokkt Bali..—B. Wood, 1; G. Tawbat, 2; W. Meiaiam, 3. Firbt Kaojs for School cup (100 yards),— B. Wood, 2 yards, 1; J. Poland, 21 jardu, 2; O. Xftwhal. Boratch, 3

One Bxtndrkd Ya«ds (under 14).— G. Lusk, scratch, 1'; O. Major, 1 yard, 2. Long Jcjip.— J. Poland (iGCt, Hub.), 1; J. Maolaurin, 2; G. Tawtiai. 3.

One Hundred Yabt>b (urn"or 11). — H. Garliok, 2 yards 1; M. Gorrlo, 3 jar.lp, and it. Robertaon, eoratoh, dead heat.

Second Bags fob School Ccp(2ooy4rdO.— P. Wood, 3 yardi, 1; G. Tawhal, tora'ca, 1!; H. L»»k. 10 yards, 3

Pole JuMP.^-J.Mcaurln, (7 ft. 91:ns.), 1; H, Wood, 2; J Poland, 3.

120 Yds. Hurdle Hack H. Batger, owes i yards, 1; H. Owen, owesG "yards, 2; J. Gorrie, owes 5 yards, 3. kULH-railk HANDICAP.—A. Brett, scratch, 3; J. Mso'aurin, S yards, 2; W, Meldrum, 30 yards, 1. Time—2m Biseo. HidH Jump.- J. Maolaurin, 1; G. Tawhat, 2 ; Ri Wood, 3. SI4MKBB KAOff, 80yds —H. Luck snd F. Mer rltr, 1; G. Tawhai sad X, Lack, 2; J. Gorrie and W. Meldrnm, 3. i One Hundred Yards (under 161.— J. Gome, 1 yard, 1; B. uwon, 1 yard, 2; li. Batger, 3 jardfl.U.

TELEGRAMS.

(FkomjOur Own Correspondent.)

WHANGAREI, this day,

NATIVE ROAD OBSTRUCTION.

A large number of natives met yesterday at Maunu to discuss the recent obstruction to the road taken under the New Zealand Act 1873, section 107, some owners object ing, iv otwithstanding concurrence of seven tdon out of twenty-six owners,and all out side influence that tbe X.M could bring to baur upon the objectors they obstinately adhered to thoir determination not to allow tho work to proceed. Mr Clcndon explained to them tbe law upon tho subject, also the penalties they exposed themselves to by obstructing work*. He pointed out if they were willing to accept Crown Grants under the Land Act they were bound to accept th'j other provisions of the Act also, and in sisted upon the work being unmolested. Several chiefs spoke in favour of the road proceeding. The principal cause of this obstruction is a Hauhau fanatic, named Manuera, who apes to bo a prophet, and aspires to bo a second Te Whiti, Not being an owner, he did not speak, and was told lw some spc ikars to leave, as be had no right there. Tbe matter appears to have assumed n more serious aspect than was at first anticipated, inasmuch as the objectois, Fnketawa Kitohi and Matuarama, had written to several North ern chiefs, asking cO'OperatioD, which was distinctly refused, and advice givon to refrain from interruption. Several IVgapuhi chiefs present lent their favourable aid ; the ancient chief Tauruu, had written them to allow works to go on. The small miuority in which the obstructionists fiud themselves will doubtless in a short timo undergo an alteration in their views, facilitated by the certainty that any active breach of the law will ba heavily visited upon them. The meeting was most orderly throughout, and ample provision made for |the visitors, who wero hospitably entertained.

A BOY SHOT DEAD.

A fatal accident occurred at Kaurihohore yostorday. Neil Campbell, son of Mr Kcneal Campbell, aged 13, was shot; dead while handling a loaded gun.

THAMES, this aay,

Bright Smili.—A haul of 501bs speci mens was obtained yesttrday from the intermediate level and stooos, a little gold being left ehowing. The mine all through is looking well; gold b ing seen freely in the ■topes. The cleaning up takes placo at tho Albur nia mill to-morrow. Thirty loads have been treated, for a returnjof about -J- ounces porload.

I ISharemarkct, noon—Deep JLevcl: Last nijht, 2s 9d j to-day, 3«. Kuranui Hill : Last night, 5s Gd. .London : Sellers, 2s Gil, Mjiiaer: Sellers, \». Now Prince Imperial: Last night, 43* to 455; to-day, 455, 475, 45b ; sellers, 4Gs. Southern Cross : Last nigbt, 25s;todiy, 255, 2Gs, 255; sellers, 2G.1. Bright Smile : Lait night, 2s 3d ; to day, 2s 3d; seller?, 2s 6d; buyers, 2s,

NriW PLYMOUTH, this day,

•At tho Police Court to-day, Isaac Wilson remanded from Auckland upon a charge of having embezzled a cheque for ±'20, the property of Mr Scager, of WniUra, was called upon to surrender to his bail, but did not put in 'an appearance, His recog nisances wero ordered to be cheated.

WELLINGTON this day,

In the, Appeal Court this morning, tho cate of Connor v. Mackay (Dancdin) was concluded, judgment boing reserved.

THE ALLEGED CONSPIRACY.

The argumeat on the points reserved by Judge lticbmond in tbo conspiracy case of Adams was commenced. Mr Foi wood, who took over tbe case from Mr Oliver, appeared in support of the convic tion being quashed, Messrs E, Shaw and Gully supporting tbe conviction. Tbe Court ii still sitting.

CHRIS rCHUUCH, this day. EMBKZZCBMUNr.

In the liesident Magistrate's Court yesterday, Thomas Bccson, ogi-nt in Christ church for Briscoe and Company, IHinedin, was committed for trial fir embezzling£so of his employers' money.

SCINTILLATION.

Mr Justice Gillies bas been appointed to the Wellington circuit; Mr Justice Rich mond will probably come to Auckland.

"Pulverised meat," is what tho Govern ment of Belgium is about to sivc out for army rations, This niuat be Belgiau for " hash,"

" a singular marriage" is the heading to a paragraph in one of the dailies. Thought that was a game tbat two had to play at.

At tho session of the Worthy Grand Lodge ot AustiaUiia, 1.0. G.T., now being held in Duoedin, it has been decided tbat the next session sivili be held io Sydney, about February, 1885.

The foundation stone of tho Presbyterian church at Fort Chalmers was laid yester day by Cap'aio Thompson, tho Harbour master, It is to bo a stone building, to ac commodate 750 persons.

Only fourtetn of the letters compulsorily registered by tbe Auckland Postmattor Were for Ada Mantua's sweep. Mr F. Battley (t'toeiilent off tbe Young Mcu's Ch'iatian Association) will receive an cilioial rccption this evening at the rooran, Welleflcj'-strect, on his return from a trip to Europe. Ur smith's death at Napier having lett a widowed daughter, who was keeping Liou-c for him, in poor ci>cumstances,|i sub scription was raised among tho surround ing settler*, which has realised £60.

Cricket Matches To-morrow.

Po«o«i»v CO. v. alpha CO.—Tha above match will take place to-morrow. 2o'h Norem bar, on No. 6 wloker. Ponnonby tcam-J. VV. Mall (Cant.), «'. c. Owen, E J 0 won, KM ward?, Ma'fhtt, Ko'herhsm, Cm dor, Andrews, B'ookcs, Armltage, Porteous. Aloha team—White, Guv ler, Hiy, uranob, abnl (2), Kilpntrloir, MoDer mott, Oarton, S Oowar. uooilaorc

FONSO'BY 2ND BL'VKIC V. U«NDBR*ON.— Tnia ma'oh will taice place to-morrow. A drag leave* the Union Bank at 12 o'olook shari. Poasonfty players are requested to be punctual. Pjnßouby team — St-vonsun, Fountain, 011 ---oirtwr, Howe, > oat*, Valentine, Whiting, Bax ter, Boalter, F«rqubar, Raid, Ros>. a maion will ba plated on the Surrey Hills between the Standard O O. and New Zealand n.C tdidard team—W. Hobeon (Capt.), Uean, Smith. Colgan, Bavage, Williamson, Prltohard, S-xtim. Nichi'la?, Huohanau. O'J>ary; Kmer- Renoles: X 8 nltli, H. Cox. Fi kethly. Victoria v. Athletic, at the North Shore at 3 p.m. Victoria-Smith (2), McKonzio (31, Mays. Sims, Burnett, Ilubcry, Logan, and Pond. Athletic ■ Bailoy (2), Kelly (2), Burgess (2), Ham mond, Lnnkliam, Brccn, Johnston, Green. South Bnd v. Otahuiiu, at Otahuhu. South End-Brown (2), Beaver, Sutherland, Howard, Brookfleld, Mulgan, Dioney, Lawton, Hiokson, and Leahy. A drag will leave Gilman's corner Onohunga, at 1 p.m. sharp. Alpha 2nd v. West End Tihbd.—No. 7 wickot at 2 p.m. sharp. Alpha-R. Done (Capt), S. Dowar, A. Dowar, V. Bramo, J. Perston, 1\ Goodacre, G. Wilson, J. McDonald, J. BlcDer mott, G. Smart, P. Coombes. Eniergonciea, l\ Denize, U. Cox. J. Smart. West End: S. Baker, Beavan, Bownng, Hourko, Dawgon, Doughty, Hudson, Laxon, Parish, nndF. Waters. Sefton v. Eden.—No. 9 wicket. Softon: Annett, Binney. Day. Donald, Davis, Frankham, Leoky, Mitcholl, Mcltinlay, MoConnell, Clark. Kinergencles, Beamiah and Makin. Umiid v. Oon llciyb.—Tho Auckltnd United and Oar Boys Cricket oinbs will mcc', to morrow afternoon on tbo Domain ground, at 2 pm. United team — Mumford, 01> esun, MoU'ormlck 12), Dufn r, Wynyard, L-nfcbßT, H-.aed. Buokß Jervla. and Yonsg. Curßo>B—■ Whitfalflo. Rlpley, Walker, Cromwm', White. Ge irt c, Hendry, K>llb, Maobattle. Jong > n. and Mis; eme'senoles-Gatiand and Sewel'.

Gravtox Road School C. C. v. Alma C. C. The following will represent the latter—Brown (captain), Lawlor, Hammond, Allison, Hill, Otway, Sargent, Klley, Speer, Speight (2) The following will represent tho Gordon C, C. against a second eleven of tho Auckland C. C.: Ansenne, Clayton (2), Gould, Harrington, Kissling, Kenderdine, Sykea, Williams, and Ryburn.

United and Dkvkni-ort 2nd elevens play at the North Hhoie, The 2 o'clock steamer will oonvey tho United team aorops, Uniten: Badle (aaptnln), MolPhernon, Suave, Harv'e (3), Luaukta, Burton, AShton. Hope. »nd Unflett. Kuiergonoles : Loihnm, Lnwton, HeißhWfty.

Auckland v. West End.—Auckland: A. Beale, G. Beale, B ndon, Can,cron, Chcoscman, Coxon, Dewcs, Holdßhip, Loader, Reid. West End—Brook, Butler, Canavan, Cooke, Coloman, Gregson, luaac, King, Mackoy, Mitchell, Rold.

The match North Shoro 2nd v. United 2nd will bo played at North Shore to-morrow. N.S. team: Wynyard (2), Sibbin (2), Quick, Fraser, Slim, Bartley, Burgesa, Sims, and Hurlo.

Sefton v. Eden.—A match between tho above olubs will bo played on No. 9 wicket to-morrow, play to commonco at 2.30 sharp. The following will represent Eden: Roberts, May, Laßocho. Whitely, Woller, White, Drum, Cosson, Dean.Tait.Tyer. Emergencies: Brown, Lovatt, Brabazon.

Medical Practitioners will find that in lft eipient phthisis, obronic bronchial aii'ectiona. complicated asthmatlcal complaints, and in most canes whe c the breathing powers are oppres sed and cjnstrioted, with corresponding losa of vital energy, &c. Aiokin's Syrup ot Eucalyptus with Hypophosphite of Lime and Quinine, is an effective phiuamaccutical prepa ration of great value. It has tho effect of speedily stimulating tho bronchial mucous membrane and freeing tenacious phlegm, &c, thereby affording great relief in disTossing coughs. Its action upon lung tissues is undoubt edly healing and reparalive. Upon tho gone ralhealth this medicine is pnnnanently tonic, im parting a vitality boyond tho normal state of tho Spatient. The effect upon the breath ng powers is quickly apparent, the result being that the sufferer experiences considerable relief, and Ultimate wcovery.

THE TOUR OF THE AUCK LAND CRICKETERS.

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[Ff.OM OUR SPECIAL KBPORTER.]

DUNEDIN, this day. The team had full practice on; the ground hero yesterday afternoon. Tho wicket was bad and it was very lively, but the play is most satisfactory. The men are in good form and confident concerning the match here,

Tho Chriatchurch [" Telegraph," noticiog the arrival of tho tuen'here, says : " Neither Messrs Mumford nor Beale are among tbe team. The absence of the former gentle man I regret, as ho is a first-class player and a pcnial companion, Tbe latter, however, has been before cele brated in the annals of cricket, but his attempt to star the colonies with a second rate team of winter practice has met with a rebuke, and doubtless his absence on tbe occasion will not be felt severely,"

PONSONBY REGATTA CLUB.

Tiik adjourned annual meeting was held in tho district hall last evening, Mr J. Way-, mouth, sen., presiding. On tho motion of Mr Waymoutli, seconded by Mr W, Jones, it was agreed to call the forthcoming regatta the West find lioßatta, in con sequence of Pousonby having been recently joined to the city. The attendance being small, it was agreed at this etage to adjourn until Wcdne day ovening next, at. the Bamo time and place, for election of ollicers for tho ensuing term. Mr L. Phillips afterwards suggested that the regatta should be held on an earlier date than Easter Monday, but it was pointed out by Mr W. Jones that ihut day was the only holiday within sovoral months. Mr Phillips said also that he had spoken to Captftin J. McKenzio, who thought it was advisable for Ponsonby to join Auckland and have one good regatta. The chairman and others were of a different opinion. Mr Waymouth »aid that from what ho bad seen, it appeared that tho more regattas tbera were, the greater was the public iuterest shown in their progress. This view wai generally adopted by all present.

THE O PERA HOUSE.

Juvenile "Pinafore" \Company.

Messrs. Stanley and Daruyshibb's Juvenilo Opera Boulfd and Pantomime Company opened last night, in Abbott's Opera House, bsforc a numerous audience, " Pinafore," which was produced on the occaion, was gone through with unqualified success from beginning to end ; and if, at times, the words and jokes appeared a tritlc stale and il.it, the characteristic nm-ic of the opera was as fresh and charm ing as at its first bearing. The overture win produced in a maUtrly style under the direc tion of Herr Julius Kubjn ; but when the opera proper bejan, tho musical directress, Signora Pulomiui, a:sii'iied tbo roe of.on ductor, and led with the fir^t violin through out, with great tact atid skill. The first noticeable solo—that of little Bu'tercup (Miss A Childs)—went off with a success wrr'cb. seomrd to take the audience by sur prise, and put them in the humour to ex pect better thingi. Nor were these ex pectations doomed to disappointment. Iho solo and chorus by Captain Corcoran (Master E. Osmond) and sailors, followed by the first appearance of Jostpbine (Miss F. lir.iupmii). iv her sad but p'easing eon;,', proved that tho promise of real musical ability and clever exe cution was not by uny means delusive. Mi-H Amelia Ilodgo, in the part of Kalph tvuekstraw, A.8., displayed equal his- Jrionic and musical abili'y. Miss Dolly Inman, a littli) mite of seven >ears of age, to whom tbo part of Sir Joaeph Porter was entrusted, has developed men a wonder fully precocious intelligence, and display* such a mastery of the mimic, vocal, an>l saltatory arts, that she elevates the charac ter into tha leading one in the opera. The drop scene fell upon the fir»t act amid unanimous signs of approval. not the least contributing cause to tbe sue cefs was the splendid by-play of Bill Bobstay (Master C. Faverger), and Juick Drndcvc (Master W. Driscoli). The second act, which loadi to tho cul mination of the story and the bappy sola lion of all dillicultico, was gono tnrough nlso without a bitch -a warm encore being demanded for the double dunce by rUck straw and Buttercup. 'I'he Juveni'cs have achieved a pronounced succes*. Messrs Stanley and Dntbysbire must lr.yo b's'owcd au inimcn-ity of pains upon thoir i tuition. "Pinafora" will be produced until further notice.

CITY OFFICES AND OFFICERS.

At tho nicotlns ot the City Council last night Cr. Phillipps moved the resolution of which ho Uad given previous notice: "That tho Town Clerk be instructed to furnish tho Council, not lato- than 7th December, with n return under heads ot dopttrtments shewing duties, salary or wages, and terms of engagement, of ouch of tho Corporation otllcmls and employe's; and that heads of departments report as to tho oflloionoy or otherwise ot tnelr sovoral stalta, and what alterations (if any) they have to suggest for tho better conduct of the public business." In doing so, ho said Auckland was now tho largest city m tho colony, it had tho most beautiful situ ation, and ho wished it to bo tho best gororned ciiy in tha colony. To make It a woil-itoverpeii oliy, the main springs—the ofilciilfi—must work harmoniously. He oouid not snnt bin ears to the rumour* that these springs old Dot worn harmoniously. He believed that the outcome of tho repor; Ibat wonld be prrparno If hln r«o ---lailoss ware adopted wonld remedy theeo dc fdote. Ho had boon told th\t »llofflof*lih»nm-H should emanato from the chair, ami la titklrw this aotlon he did not wish to aisamo the rights of tha Mayor. t->e Know it wai mnoh easier to pull down a structure than 'o build It up, and they were always more ready tj sse the motoa in their brothers' oyes before they siw thorn la their own. Ho had no donat but th»t when the report came to hand his M'orahlD wonld taso any neoweary aotlon. His m-in oi j 'Ot In movirg the motion wai to have the duties ot th'i executive olllcwra defined. He wanted t j know what were toe duties oC th- Town Ulerk ard what wm the position ha hold wlti retorenc • to other departments. He was of opinion that the Town Clorkahonla be supreme, and whon tho time oimo for voting the annual salsri-8 wonld be prepared to vote nailery com mensurate with me Important and reiponelble datloe of th&t oube. Ho wontjd to know the dutio' of therollootor? Whether that officer was to aot iudeDondontiy of the Town Clerk or under his directions. Ho wanted to kno « tho po sition and duties ot tho daoitary Inspector) Only Wet week that ofUcnr wai eDgdged ointln it down iu-7,1 i houghlnfocner>>Bp-ctj&enperior officer, wh^n be requUed men h^haa to make applloa tlon for them to tho foreman ol works, and on ocoaeiODß hal been refused lha asßlstance n quired. Ha also warned to know It an ofllcer holding: tbepokittonot Clerk cf Works should bn required to t»ko on order when ha wanted articles from a Foreman of Works. Ho had (.livttys been under the impression that the Clerk of Works wai) the cuperior ofllcer. He had s*en work that ha 1 already oost £100 being done by day Jabot r under tue sapervlsloa it a foromaD. and the cost of that job Before it was finished would probably mount up to £1,000. He wished to know if it was tho duties of a foreman to see that mon did thoir work or to watch them idling—one man doing nothing and a number of other people helping him to do it. Ho believod thoro was ono foreman of works and seven or eight satellites. Ho wanted tho positions of these individuals deflned. A Clerk of Works was sent to superintend a £30 or £50 job, but a £1,000 job was entrusted to one of the subordinates. One powerful rea son he had in asking for tho return was to ascertain what the officials considered their duties, and to discover if thoir views coin cided with those of tho Council. Ho was not ono to dosiro to put down salaries or wages, but he wanted to see din ratnuuyero get vv lao (or their moroy. to would hold beais of departments reoponmblo for the carrying out of the wishes of the Coat oil efflolontly; a> dlt should bo tnelr duty to report caaosot uereloc tlon Ot duty to the Connoll. He deprecated the habit ot officials havlog (lifTorenoos going to Individual coonolllors ud airing tbclr grle vancoa to them. It ony snbordnate was Ill treated, he shonld bo allowed to appeal to the Council.

Or Thompson, while not agreeing with all tbe remarks that had fal'on from Cr Philllpps, was prepared to second tho mo'ion. H« suggested that the latter portion ot the motion re " tio&ds ot Departments reporting " should ba amended a Bub oommitteo being appointed to report. Cr Phllllppa adopted the suggestion, adding that the sub-commictoa shouia report not only oa the efficiently of the enioliilv, but as to whether the pro«ont statT was ouflloiont lo carry on thi work of the Council.

Tho resolution as amended was carried tho following being appointed to constitute tho sub committee :—Tlio Mayor, Councillors Waddol, Fleming, Dovore, Garratt, Mackcchliie, and the movor.

A brutal mother in Dunedin this week made her four-year-old child drunk, and turned it into the streets. The police found the; little waif, and it has been placed in the Inaustiial School.

Mistletoe and Eucalyptus.-The prac lice of the healing art has ever com manded the esteem of the rudest nations, hence it was the obvious policy of tho Druids to study the properties of plants. Of their pi ogress we have no record, but we do know that the famous mistletoe, or' heal all," was considered a certain remedy in mam diseases, an antidote to poig 'ii, and a proventillvs of infection. Sea-gir< Eng land at that time did not possess amongst ita flora any members of tho eucalyptus or Bluo gum family. In nil likclilio-d if sho had, I hi* wonder ful rover destroying, lung bcnling. health giving troe.wonlrl have saved many thousands of lives. In NewZ'-alandend Aus ralia its vii tuißare un aoubted.iind for I lin relief ot b ouchlul affections, (UDg complaints, r.sthniat'ca! br.-atiiing, chronio '"•VT'S1 &o>l Aicl'in'a ,3yin;> of lijucalyptns. with Hypouliosplute of Limo and Quinine, ha» BOTedan uu-jxampled rpinoay.

CITY COUNCIL.

The Council met at 6.30 last evening! Present: His Worship the Mayor, Crs. Masefield, George, Burns, Bell, Hooper, Montague, Aickin, Thompson, Waddel, Crowther, Garratt, Davore, Phillipps, Mackcchnie, Dacro, Boardman, and Stevenson.

CORRESPONDENCE—Letters was read— From the uoloni.il Secretary, to the eft ct that a portion of tho Eden Terrace High way District had been - included in the Karangahapo Ward because the boundaries of tbe latter bad not been definitely stated, —U was decided to send a copy of tho letter and sketch plau to tho Kden Board. From f. Wood, suggesting that a shorter and more convenient name bo substituted for Karaogabape.' It was decided to post pone consideration, asihe numiug of streets in all vow wards would require attention. From J. B. Graham, complaining of damage to his property in Yvynyard-strcet through the stirm water rushing through the grounds. He sugge-ted that a committee should inspect the drainage in the vicinity of the property, Tho Surveyor reported that the S'roots Committee had visited the place and were of opinion that the drainage works as conteniplated would remedy tho defect. A retaining wall, &c, would bo necessary, and from conversations he had bad with Mr Graham, he believed that gentleman would be prepared to bear a por. tion of tho cost of such wall.—On the motion of the Mayor, tho matter was referred to the Streets Committee. From the Chairman of tho Newton Board, in answer to tbe Council's letter, stating that the Board would refuse to permit the erec tion of Tallow Worfein that district,— Received. From C. H. Mitford, stating that ho had been requested by his fa'her to hand to tho Council fivo books of old ODEjravings. —Referred to Library Committee. From W. Hill, complaining that owing to a broken culvert in Iliickot-streot his propeity was subjected to damage.—Tho Survoyor s memo, stated ho had Inspected tho placo referred to, ana would sco that the damage was repaired.— Referred to Work* Committee. From E. Dutton, ro drainago in Norfolk and Kent stroots. Ho suggested tho completion of tho formation of Norfolk-stro t, In accord ance with p'aus prepared by tho late Pon sonby Boa-d.—Tho Surveyor appendod a memo, to the effect that the formation of tbo street would cost £50; of box drain, £14.—Tho Mayor 'remarked thnt the com mittco lnd decided that it would be unwise to cut the street until tbe permanent levels wore fixed. The box-drain recommended by the Council was merely a temporary expedient.- It was decided to adhere to the previous decision on tin matter. From Ucsketh and Richmond, asking for a refund of a license fee of £2. tbe license not having been completed.—lt was decided not to comply with tha request. From W. Blcwdon, declining to take up the Picton street contract owing, to a raistuke he had made in his estimate*, He asked for a re fund of his deposit. The Mayor etated that the deposit amounted to £80. Blow don's tender amounted to £990, and the next tenderer, Kirby, to £1,143, -It was re solved tbat should Blcwdon refuse to take up the contract it be given to the next tenderer, and that Blcwdpn's deposit ha forfeited. From C. Cardno, offering to purchase a portion of a paddock at Western Spriogs. - The Mayor stated that the wholo mutter was still in tho hand* of the Legal Com mittee, and ho moved that the letter 1>» re ferred to tbe committee. He might stats that the Legal Committee were pross;ng by injanction or otherwi'e to prevent the Tallow Comparty erecting their works at the Springs. Tho motion was carried. From \V. Ley* and others, re the state of Alma PI ico. The Mayor moved the refer enco of the mattor to the Streets Committee Cf. Boardman, in seconding the Mayor's motion, said that ho had been informed by tho Surveyor that so many works wore on tho list that it would be nino months before ho could Jo anything to Alma Placo. -Cr. Minefield said that the drainago of many of tho streets in the Pon sonby Ward win in a bad stale.—Cr. Fleming suggested the appointment of scavengers to keopauch stroets clean —Tbo Mayor stated that the matter bad been re ferred by the Sanitary Inspector to tho Streets Committee, also recommended that the Inspector bo empowered to employ two men for tbo work. From K. Bart'cy archi tect, Btating that bo had carefully read tho Building ucgulations, and could not sec tbat his plans for Mr Harbntt's premises infringed any tec'ion thereof.—lt appeared that tbe Surveyor had. refused to erant a buildiDg permit, considering that the pla'is mentioned, did not comply with one of tho roKu'ationr. —After soma discussion, in tho courfc of which Cr?. Moscfi Id and Moutaguo expressed an opinion that the officials should not refer such mutters to the Council, but simply cany out the regu lations, tho Mayor moved that thupennit bo not granted.—This was carried unaui mously. From C. Goodson, applying for permission to erect an cKctrio Bijjnboard in front of tho London Arcade. Survoyor re ported adveraoiy.—Permit declined.—The Miyor said that in ciscs of application tor permits the Surveyor, if ho thought fit, should decline to. grnn them. The appli cants, if they folt - sggriotcd, roißlit then approach tbo Council. ( ouncillors : Hear, hear.) From J. Baker, to state of open drain in Lawry-stieet, at the luck ot the Girls' High School The surveyor reported that tho at'cntion of thcForem-n of Works had bceu direct d to (ho matter.

.PETITIONS —Cr. Harpor presented a psli ion from a number of rat<-payora, pray iug that meter charges bo wot levied on the w»tcrused for the hone-trough infiontof the Ikitoma't dotcl.—Referred to Water Supply Pale Committee. Cr. Maseficld proscnted a petition from redden a of Pagot street, pr*yintr ihat the s'reet be formed, metalled, anddraiaed.—deferred to Streets Committee. A petition was tead from a number of residents in Koranpn nape Iload, asking that that thoroughfare be watered dti ing the summer m'.<nth».— Inferred to Works Committee.

Lkqaii Commuter's Kepokt.—This committee recommended that application bs nude to the Supreme Court tor an in junction against the Tallow Company and that the tramways contract date .from Sept. 30th.—Adoptod.

STKKITS COMMITIESS .REPORT.— Pc cleansing streets, the committee recom mended that the Council should include main streets within boundaries that might be contracted for; outside street? to be cleansed by day labour a.% at present. The Mayor mentioned thateomo time ago tho Surveyor had reported that made streots, having kerbing and channelling, might be done by contract. But there was a difficulty in specifying for outside unmade streets, and the streets -would have to be chanted by day labour, as ot present. He cave the boundaries of the district which could be contracted—yj'z., from Mechanics' Bay Bridge by Stanley street, Symonds-strcet, Karaogahape Koad Hobson-street, Victoria-street to Freeman* Bay, the whole of the water frontage. Custom-House-street (cast and west).—The Surveyor suggested that main channels should be cleansed three times a week, cesspits to be emptied after rain?, contractor to have the use of the machines belonging to the Council.--JTbe report of the Streets Committee was adopted, the Surveyor In the meantime to prepare an approximate of the present cost of. scavenging by day labour.

KAKANGAHArE FISANCKS.— The MayOl moved that the Finance Sub-Commitke bo instructed to examine.and report on tue accounts of tho late KaraDgahape Board. Tnero was a debit balance. In reply to a quettion.Cr, Burns said the debit amounted to about £80.

Town Hall.—ln reply to Cr. Phillipps, the Mayor sjid ttio matter of tho Town Hall was in the hands of the Streets Com mittee, ami was being kept steadily in view. In view of tho handsome gifts hy Mr J, T. Mackelvie, it would ba necessary soon to take some steps for preparing a receptacle for thew. The AuM'iURY..—Cr, Aickin, us a mem ber of tho Park Committee, asked the Mayor the present position of negotiations between tho Council and the Government re tho armoury building.- The Mayor said he had interviewed both the Defence Minis ter and Colonel Reader with reference to this matter, and' found that the build ing was valued, at £2785. He, without committing the Council, hud asked the De fence Minister would the Government be prepared to accept a sura of money for the building, and had been ioformed that nothing could be done till the next meeting of the Assembly. ' By-law.—The Town Clerk read a by-law enforcing the emptying of closet*, ashpi'B, etc , once in 14 dayc— Cr. Boardman said be would oppose the passage of the bylaw. It should not apply', to portions of the out lying wards,—Cr, "fievore pointed out that in portions of Ponsonby Road it would be impossible for the night-ca^t to come near the residences, as the roada were not formed.—Cr. Bell epoke at length on the i ecesaity of the eatth closet »yste_m being universally used;--After some discussion Cr, Montague moved thattheintroduction of the by-law be postponed till the new night soil contract is let.—Cr. Pbillipps said one of his strongest reaaoaa for supporting the

amalgamation of the juburba with the city was this: Any money the city proper might spend on sanitary matters would be expended uselessly unless the suburbs also attended to these matters. After some fur ther remarks from Crs. Crowther, Fleming, Devore, Boardman and others, Cr. Mon tague was granted permission to'withdraw his amendment, and tbe by-law was adop ted, and referred to thcLcaal Committee to be reported on before it comes up for con firmation.

SANITARY.—Power was given to In spector Goldie to employ labour when necessary, Surhties.— Re the road on Watirview estate, Ponsonby Ward, Mr Coombea wrote statiog tbat ho was prepared to find bonds men far the due fulfilment of the work,— The Council decided not to accept bonds men—the money must be deposited. Notices of Motio.v.—Cr. Stevenson moved the motion standing in his name - " I hat one additional man be put on for the road work iv the Karangahape iioad." —Cr. Crowther seconded pro forma. -Cr, Thompson pointed out that tbe resolution just passed by tho Council gave the Sanitary Inspector power to employ any number of men he considered necessary.— Cr, Stevenson then, with the consent of tbo Council, withdrew his motion.—Cr. Burns moved the motion standing in his name — "That ten lamps bo erected in tho Karangahape Ward, in such position as tho City Surveyor may direct." —Cr. Harper secondoi.—Cr. Aickin objected io tho wording of the motion, and suggested that it be worded to tbe effect that tho Surveyor be requested to report on the number of lamps necessary iv KarangahapcWard -Cr. Burns agreed to amend his motion iv the direction indicated, and it was passed, - Cr. Garratt moved his motion "That the Sur veyor receive instructions to take tho per manent levels of the Karang hapo ward." —After considerable discussion the mover amended his resolution so that it road, "That the permanent levels of streets witbiu the city be taken with as little delay as possible."—Carried,— Cr. Boardmau move i tho notice of motion ■ standing in his name—"Tha< a Finance Committee be formed, whose duties shall be to exercise a general supervision over the entire finances of tbe Corporation, in cluding all receipts and payments on behalf of tho Corporation, the Treasurer, and Collectors' Departments, and the purchase, sale, and lease of property on account of the Corporation" In the course of his renuvks, ho said ho thought it was neces sary tbo Council should have tull know ledge of all financial operations, and tbat could be done best through a committee having tho full and only autboiity to deal with all matters of detail; and ti consider and report upon every thing rc'ating to finance. For the past years the auditors expressed regret in one instance that there was no detailed statement showing the financial position iv regard to the disposal of a quar ter of a million of'money, In another year the auditors expressed their regret that there was no separate statement ot tbe pro perty of tho Corporation. Those being ab.-ent f rum the financial report of the year, the account) were nccessatily imperfect. After considerable discussion, tbe motion was amended to read, "That tho powers of the Sub-Finance Committee be enlarged, so as to exercise a general supervision over theentirefinanc'alop rations and all receipts and expenditure of the Council, to be called the Finance Committee."

The City Surveyor.—The uounoil having resolved itself into General Pur poses Committee, the letter from Mr Anderson (read at last meeting) came up forconsideration.—ln answer to councillor*, tbe May.* stated that Mr Anderson's pre sent remuneration was £400 per annum, and the terms cf engagement, three mouths' notlco on cither side.—The Mayor snid that ho was not prepared to recommend any course to the Council. Mr Anderson bad proved a valuable oflicer, but he was hardly prepared to give his decision on the matter at odcc. He moved the postponement of consideration of the letter till next meeting. —Cr. Ctowther said ho felt ai the Mayordid in the matter. At first blush he bad felt inclined to accept Mr Anderson's resigna tion and advertise for a 'successor at £6'oo per annum, giving Mr Anderson an oppor tunity of applying for ilia situation, fie, hrwcvjr, was not sure that that was the right courso to pursue. After further die cu sion, Cr. Montague moved," That while regretting that Mr -niideisou has teen com pelled to put the matter before the Council in the way in which he hu, the committee recommend that no action be taken re tho matter of fixing a salary for the office until tbc usual time for voting the salaries lor the Cuuocil oflicera."—This was carried.

Tbo Couucil rose at 11.10.

WAITEMATA YACHT CLUB.

There was a. good attendance at tbc meet ing hold ot tho Waitemata Hotel last even ing," fur tho purpose of forming a Yacht Club in Auckland. Thoro were present :— Messrs G. S. Kissling, D. Oxlcy, C. 11. Street, BloomQold, 11. Bender sou, JB, £. Mears, K. .Biggs, Phillipson, and several others. Mr Kissling presided. Mr Street moved, ■." That it is desirable to form a club, to hi called the AVaiteinata Yacht Clul-, and that tho member-hip be confined solely to tho<e who own or are interested in a yacht," and "That Messrs H. W. Hender son, 0. 11. Street, and K. E. Isaacs be ap pointed a sub-committee to revise tbe rules ot the lato Auckland (Jlub, and report thereon to a meeting to be he'd next Mon day, at eight p.m., at same place." Mr H. tiendersou tecoinUd the resolution,, which wna carried, alter which it was decided to adjourn the meeting until Monday night. The biuiuess to transact at tbat meeting will consist of the election of .committee and olliceis, selection of flags, formation of rules, and such otber minor matteis as may be brought forward for consideration by members. Tbe Auck land Yacht Club rules, which are to bo a guide in the formation of regulations fur the government of tbc Waitemata Club, atate that the object of the Ctub is tbe en couragement of yacht-building atd yacht sailing; und the funds of the Club sh ill be appropriated, after the payment of the necessary expenses of tbc Club, to prizes to be sailed for by yacht?. Unle 5 says :—" 'Ihs Committee has the entire management of all sailing matches and , general affairs of the Club (except the ad- I mission aud expulsion of membeis, and the forming of new rules), and shall likewise 1 have the power ot calling special meetiogs of the Club,1' The annual subscription was one guinea, candidates to be elected by ballot, one black ball in fuur to exclude. The Committee retain power to divide yachts ipto classes, and stipulate tbat do yacht belonging to more than one owner shall be allowed to sail in any Llub match, or hoist the colours ot the Club, unless each and every owner of such jacht bn a membtr of the club. Kulc 23 says : A squadron of evolution and sailing matches sua)l take place as of:en as the committee shall determine, of which seven days' not cc shall be given." According to rule 31, no trading vessel or vc?sel let on hire shall be considered a yacht." In addition to these tules, there are failing directions to consider and decide upon, and measurement roles to fix, bo that a ercat amount of business remains to bo done at tho next meeting, which will therefoto be of a very important character.

PAR NELL LAWN TENNIS CLUB.

Gbbat intetest ia already shewn in tho forth oimlog tournament-, whioh cimuionces on Saturday next, November 25tb. Tho match oommlttee lias arraugad the various heat* drawn and handloappad. aa follows :-Ladies' Slntdoi: Mldb Kcmpthome scratch, plaja Mi a Lodge with 15; Miss Fairburn, 15, v. Mm B«Bt»w, 15; Mtefl Mowbr»y, eoratou. v. M'g» F. Whltaker, noratoh aid Miss Whltoker, i-15 a bye. Ladles' Double* : Mioees Mowbrsy niid Lodge, v. Misses AVhilaker, Fulibarii, and Kempthorna, a bye all acrutoh. Ladies »nl Gentiomeuu doubles : Mr Severn and Miss Whit&ker play Mr Oorbstt and Misa K. Whita ker, boto sor»toh; Mlas Uowiinß and Miss H»r s.ow, i 6 v. Mr Grace and Mlsu Ledge, i-xs, M ss awf *2r d MllS Kairbt>rn. J-15, V. Mr liiainxs. anaMlßßKemptnorne.soratoh; Mi- H Whltakfr Miss Mowbray, scratch, a bye. Gentlemen's singles: Mr Cook v. Mr Lonz-e, both scratch ; Mr Dowcs, 16, v. Mr Irvine. 15 ; Mr Dowling, h} a> v. Mr 11. Wliitakcr. 4-15; Mr Speed, 15, v Mr Carr, scratch; Mr Grao-, scratch, v. Mr Harrington, i-30; Mr Philson, 15, v. Mr Corbett, la: Mr Goorfhue, i-15, v. Mr Johnston, i-30; Mr i,^J? 8?- T" S Sevorn.both scratch; Mr Gil ? m "iva M- r Cl' ovve-15; Mr Pollen, scratch, v. Mr O'Su avail, i-15; Mr Coxon, 15, a bye. Gent omen's doubles: Mossrs Cook and Lonzee, scratch, v. Messrs Ridings and O'Sulli van scratch-Messrs Philson and Gilmore, 15, v. Messrs Whitaker and Goodhue, i-l£: Messrs Carr and Grace, scratch, v. Messrs Johnston and Harrington, i-30; Messrs Dewes and Dow ling, v. Messrs Irvine and Corbett, 15: Messrs Fnrt nnn an? s^^ sc™^ v. Messrs Crowe and Coxon, 4-15. Handicaps : i-15 signiHes tho receiving of 15 (or one ace) ontho flrst andovery alternate game, 15 signifies 15 on each game i-30,15innrstgame, 39 in second, 15 on third nn& so on.

A man namod Cully, bathing in tho river at Sumoer, noar Christchnrch, yestei day, went beyond his depth and. was diowned. He had only recently arrived from Dunedin,

CABLEGRAMS.

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THE BISHOPRIC OF SYDNEY.

LONDON. November 23.

Bishop Parry has written to the Dean of Sydney expressing his profound rejjrot that he does not feel justified in accepting tho See of Sydney.

DEATH Otf AN AMEUICAN

journalist. Obituary : Thurlow Weed.

AUSTRALIAN.

ELECTION IN NEW SOUTH WaLES.

SYDNtoY, November 23.

Parliament was dissolved to-day, and writs have been issued for a general elec tion, which will loe concluded before the close of the year. The nominations for the Sydney constituency will be made on the 28th inst.

ARRIVAL OF THE SUEZ MAIL, ALBANY, November 23. *

The P. and O. steamship Kosetta, with the inward mail via Suez and iJrindjsi dated London, October 20, arrived in King Ocor^e Sound this morning.

MELBOURNE WOOL SALES,

MELBOUKKE, November 23,

During tho pa;t week the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile .Agency Company have catalogued 2,230 bales at their wool sales, of which 1,900 were sold at prices which were coiwidered satisfactoiy. There was a good atteadance of buyers, and a brisk competition was experienced. Good qualities fetched about tbe same as at the lußt sales. Coarse and inferior cross-breds were in sympathy with the london market, and were a shade weaker.

MR GOOCH'S CONCERT.

A. SUCCESSFUL concert was given last night ia the Choral Hall by Mr Gordon Gooch's private pupils and class members, under that gentleman's immediate direction- There was a capital attendance, nearly all the sitting accommodation ia ihe large building being occupied. Tae programme was divided into two parts, the first con tistiog of miscellaneous selections of . vocal music, and the second part beiog entirely made up of sengs, a trio, and choruses from Balfe's " Bohemian Girl." The singers comprised 25 sopranos, G contraltos, 7 tenors, and 15 basses, while Messrs Ralph Hood and A. .Hartley were the accompanists. Without doubt, the best concerted performances of the ereniDg were the three part songs, " Green Leaves," Kossini's " Car novale," and "May Day." Their execution reflected equal credit upon master and pupils. The attack in each, was prompt and vigorous, tbecbanges of expres sion weie carefully observed, and the singers were throughout responsive to the beat of the conductor's baton. The per formance <f the solo pieces was more un even, and chiefly because several of the singers we:c manifestly suffering from tbroat ad'aniots. Miss Annie Haigrave »aye Weliing's "Some Day," with all the aplomb and cife of a practised singer, aud despite the advertised prohibi tion of encores, she narrowly escaped an en forced compliance with the usual exaction. Miss Tapper sang " The Blind Girl to Her Harp" very acceptably, and Miss Mc- Millan, though lamming uudcr the dis advantage of a cold, kept faith with the audience by rendering the well koown operatic morccau, " O Mio Fornando." It is a trying song, but the was equal to the ifi'oit. Mrs Stevens was prevented by indisposition from taking her pait in a duet with Mrs Gooch, who, accordingly, filled up the omission by giving " The Wood Nymph's Call." It was received with much iavour. Mr S. Keesinp, who possesses a fine biritcno.vo'ce, only lacking ilexib ity in ordir to achieve its full efftct, coutdbuted an fnglish rendeaog of Verdi's " In Felice et tv Crcdcvi," tie showed a little trepi dation, but sang well nevertheless. Mr Joinings happily rendered a seienade by OlFmbach, entitled, "Star UponS'ar," and Mr Edtniston gave salisfacoiiy Gatty's so'-g " True Till Death," Mr Gooch fang •'JSunshjnß and Kain" (Blumenthal) with the precision and effect which mark a1! his vocal performancesl, and t>>e audience gave hearty expression to their' pleasure. The exocuirtn of the operatic selections, as pre viously remarked, was uneven. Most of the choruses were faulty, the sustained singing in a high register telling tignully upon the sopranos in this ii'st and third piece?, aud the time being indifferently observed in the fourth ono. Miss annie Hargrave saDg with self-possession and much sweetness the air "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls," and was encored, while Mr Joseph Banna was similarly honoured for an artistic rendering of the equally faruitwr air, "When Oiher Lips." This gentlemen has a li^ht ten r voice of good compass and sympathetic timbre.- He was not co successtul in his siuging of the fine, declamatory song, '• When ttie Fair I and of Polatd." It colls for some tire and p'enty of spiiit. Mr Gooch cave "The Heart Bow'4Down" very effectively indeed, not withstanding the Let that he was suffeiin»» from a cold. Mißs Coster took the solo creditably in the chorus "Coraowith the Gip»y Bride," and Mn Revitt sang the solo to the concluding chorus " Oh 1 what full Delight," The concert came to a close shortly after 10 o'clock.

POLICE COURT,-This day.

(Before J. K. Macdonold, Hag,, B.M)

Disorderly. —Algernon Oddity, for bring flrunli nnd dtturderlr. was lined S« and costs

Cbahuk of Kmbizzlsmest.—William For oa Patiorton, on warrant, was brought up on two charges ot eaibezzleing monies, on the iIMi October and 15th November, the property of his employer?, Mesttß Talno broiheis. Qaecn-, street.-Mr Cotter appeared for defendant ana pleaded, not guilty.—Nr Ltishley proseouted anaooneonced to a roiu»nd until Monday.—Bail allowed, at If in £100, and two sureties in £50.

•'akbntal NEQLucr,—Charles Mena waa charged with ncglooclng hla wi(» and. (ami y during the last four years.-Mr UeaUeth appeamd for tbe wlto. and said It was a very base coao. The prisoner, without any excuse loft his wife and tarcl'y of six children; prieonur had property, and had been In a position all aong toaapport Ida family. Mr Hesuech pro ottded to aapport his statement oy faces. He wlsaghio irlu Auoklfti d.—MaryMensstatod that soo had been living in Epsom for the last four years. Sho gave her husband no causo for his desertion of her. He, left in March, 1873. His mother (Mrs Bacon) informed her of his whereabouts in WelliiiKton. Sho had six children, four under 11. Had supported | them by dressmaking and going out to work. His mother had contributed occasionally 8s or 10s a weofe. Ho had received £2 23 a week. Had not corresponded with him, and he had made no olFer to support her.—To prisoner: Guvoyouno causo to leavo me.—To His Worship; Left her to avoid murder.-His Worship: would you havo murdered you wife—Prisoner: No, she would havo murdered mo. — Witness : Do I louie like b, murderer ? — Prisoner: She attempted to liillmo with a brats oandioßtlck; sho attatkod me with the scissors —To Mc.nes keth: Ho UEOd vloleuoa to me when my baby wan a month old.—Mr Barstt, w stated tbat he knew defendant, who was ouo ot the bent K&rdeners tn Epsom—when sober. Ue also knew that Mrs Mons worked hard and kept her f >ml y respsct&bly. He knew, further, that de fendant lost a giiocl eituatloa through intem perance. .When Koßldant Magistrate, he made an ordf r for 103 on Mrs Bacon ; defenda&t waa not i hen present. Attempts hici been m&de to find the tietendtnt, but vtichout aval). To defendant: Mr Wtsaou said he was oblispd to part with you owing to your intemperance. Mr Cunningham deposed to an order on Mrs Bacon iniuio by Mr Barstow ;saw him sign it. defendant wild he had inomy, about £50 duo to him at .Napier. Frfconer denied that ha taldho hud property; It was Mailnoy. Thh was tho cafe. After somo further ovldence.hls vVorship made nn order upon priuoner to pay 2'a per week, first iiajraout Id Unit Monday in JJeoombor.— Mr Hesketh asSed for sureiioj that tho money may bo paid -His Worship said it woa!d be better perhaps to give the man a chance, but it he did not obey tho or£er he would certainly lose his liberty.—Mm Mons was not willing to aocoyt anything from her husband-only on ba half of the ohlldrec

Laucsjc*.—Kdwa'd McMann pleaded guilty to live oh&rgea of luic-n/, namely, a quantity of twoad (valuo fi3. aid ihe property oc James Scott). 8 jardu of molt skin (value 12s and tbo property of John Rnndatl). oloolc, 7a 6d, tho property of Wm. Briprgs; 2 pairs slioes, value Us, tho property o£ Framis Stephens; and 3 pairs shoes (19s Gd), tho property of Thomas ltichards. The prisoner was respectably at tired, with an intelligent countenance. Con stablo Jones said the prisoner was a soa-faring man.—Sergeant White said McMann aptcarea to bo a methodical plunderer and a pest to the community.-—Six months' imprisonment with hard labour.

* Mns _ McGuinness and Hisb Sons.—His Worship niado an order upon Michael Thomas, and James McGuinnes?, her three sons, to con tribute six shillings per week towards the old lady's support. , pKSEUTioN.—Thomas Howard was charged with deserting his wife, Mary Ann, and threo infant children, and leaving them without tho meaus of support.-Mrs Howard detailed her troubles to the Court in mournful language. Her nußband was a seaman and in receipt of £9 per month.—Order 20s per week.

The best remedy for a sting h to poultice the wasp before it gets its work in. A fool in high station ia like a man in a balloon— everybody appears little to him, and he appeats little to everybody. Some Europeans have lately travelled over the route selected by Mr James Stewart for tbo Kotorua railway. a o matter how old a crowbar may be, it remains a? pry as ever.

THE ASSAULT CASE.

Cormvell Gets 24 Hours.

The Police Court wa3 crowded this morn ing, in view of the expected heating of the charge of assault brought by Mr McMillan against Uoruwell, the Island trader, who horsewhipped him on Saturday afternoo last.

Bis Worship Mr J. E. Macdonald, K.M., occupied the bjnob.

Upon the case being called Frank Corn, well (the defendant) again surrendared to his bail, aud, as on the two previous occa sions, was charged with haviDg in Queen street, on Saturday aiternpoulast, "unlaw fully assaulted one Charles Cookman Mc- Millan, by stiikiDg him on the face with a riding whip, and ihen and there thiowing him down on the ground." The defendant pleaded cot guilty. Mr Thee-. Cooper appeared for the prose cution, aud Mr Tyler for the defence. At the lattsr's request all the witnesses in the case were ordered out of Court.

Mr Goopeiyn openirg his case, said that the facts were f o clear that he bad antici pated that his learned friend would plead guilty. The assault which ihc defendant was charged with com mitting was of a peculiarly aggravated character, perhaps not so much in the actual bodily injury iullicted as in ths manifest endeavour on the defendant's part by chosen means to degrade Mr McMillan in the eyes of his fellow citizens, and to h'la him up 11 ridicule as having been the subject of a horsewl i <p:ng. His Worship, after hearing the evidence?would no doubt come to the conclusion that in the first place that the assault was an unjustitiab'e one, secondly, that it was of a peculiarly cowardly character, and thirdly, that, the defendant should be punished in such a way that he would be deter ed from committing similar assaults, and tint the public would be shown that no one could be allowed to take the law into bin'own hands for the re dress of private grievances. Mr Cooper then proceeded to recite the facts of the case. After doiug so he adduced evidence as follows :—.

Charles Cookmon McMillan deposed : I am a merchant', residing in Auckland, and senior member of the firm of Wm. McArthnr and Co. I know the defendant, I iiist saw him abunt 8 years ago, and did not see him again until last Saturday. My firm bad some business relations with him. On Saturday afternoon I was walking down Queen-street with my umbrella in my hand, and overcoat on my arm, I bad an important appointment on hapd. Just when I reached the" Thistle Hotel, the defendant came out from a right-of-way, and accosting me said, "Do you know me?'1 1 replied, "ivo" He then said, "I am Cornwell," and I immediately answered, " I am in a hurry, and if you have any busine.-s with me, I shall be obliged if you will call at the office." He replied, "üb, will you," and then drawing back he pro duced a whip and began s rikiug me' severely over the head, shoulders, and face with it. I dropped my umb.clla and coat, and cauaht hold of his hands. He then closed with me and suddenly tiipped me up. I tell he^ily upon the back of my head, and the next thine; lean remember is eeeiug a crowd of people standing around me, some of them holding the prisoner, I have been spffcrU'g from my head ever since, aid being now afraid that the defen dant may repeat his conduct, I ask that he may now be bound over in substantial secjri ies-to keep the peace. Cross-examined by Mr t yler: I koew that Cornwell was in town six weeks before tie assault was committed. He never used any threats towards me. The defendant did not ssk me if our agents at the Island were acting wi>b our authority or cognis ance in breaking into the bouses of native women and trying to ravish then)) besides pouring gin down their throats in order to make then drunk,. That is perfectly false. Neither did lon hearing tbis question become grektly ext cited and r-ise my umbrella in order to strike bini. My umbrelia vas not broken ia the scuffle; you can send to my office for it and see foryouiseif. We did not both strike t 'gether. I was perfectly Eober afc the time. 'I he defendant owes my firm several thousand pounds. Re-examined by Mr Cooper: We didl take proceedings sgainst the defendant, and got judgment against him in the High Commiss'oaei'4 Court at Samoa

Ike, a Tongan naure, deposed lam ia Auckland under the care of the Key. Shirley Baker. I was in Queen-street on Saturday afternoon. I met the defendant about half-past 12, and bad a conversation with him. Ma quarter to 11 paw Mr Mc- Millan approach, and Cornwell then left me-, eayiDg he wanted to see Idm. The de fendant caught up to Mr McMillan at a fruit shop, and after speaking. a few word?, began striking him sharply with a horse whip. The defetdaut then tripped up JUr McMillan. I then ru to the laitei's as sistance, and held off the defendant until some other people c-imc to me, and Mr Mc- Millan then got up, and asked me to pet a policeman, I looked for one, but there were none about.

Mr Tyler : There never are any to. tie , found"when they are wanted, I believe there was not a single policeman io Queen street at the time. Cross-examined : I did not see the defen dant strike Mr McMillan after he ww> down. Thomas Phillips, printer, deposed—l was in Queen-street a few minutes before 1 o'clock, standing under the verandah opposite Mr Kni«htV fruit shop. I not cca Mr McMillan walking along thesticetfiom the direction of his warehouse. I was . waiting for the 'bus, and I was not piying particular attention to what was going on. My attention was first aroused by hearing cries proceeding from the other side of the street, and looking up I saw the defendant and Mr McMillan strngel'ng together. 1 went across, but they had fallen to the ground before. I reached them. Me McMillanlay upon the pavement and the defendant was stoopiog over him diking him. With the assistance of some young men, I pulled off the defendant aud secured his -' whip, after teceiving one or two cuts from it. The defendant said something to the , effect that if I bad known the cause of bis action 1 would not have been to,ready to ; prevent the horsewhipping. I did not see' • Mr McMillan stiike the defendant, and from his position on the ground I should * not think he was able to defend himself. Mr McMillan, on getting up, wanted a t policeman, but failing to nn4 one, returned '..■ to his office, while the dtfendant went away also. William Samuel Husbe*, expressman, deposed : I saw the defendant and Mr Mc- Millan in Queen-street on Saturday after noon. I first noticed one man fall, as if be were in a fit, ard another fall on top of him. Toe latter immediate'y arose, and flashed at the other tbree times with a whip. I was in my waggon at the time. Some,, peopte interfered and reparated the men. The defendant sad, " If you ki ew as much of him (the complainant) as I do, you would not be soteady to help." ; ~ Cioss-Bxammed : I am sure I saw three blows struck with the whip John P.irsons, a trader, deposed : I know ; : the defendant and rather more than awetk ,-.. ago I had a conversation with him, iothe '■ course of which he made complaints against the firm of Me Arthur and Co., and alleged that they had tried to ruin him commer cially. He also said that they were not to be relied npon, as they had broken their agreement with him, and taken his lands from him. I asked him if he intended to . interview them, and he replied "No;" that ho should do nothing of the sort. A few days subsequently we met again, and conver sed on the same subject. I then ad vised him, ' if he had been co wronged as he had repre sented, that he should institute an action for damages agrinst the firm. He replied that he did not intend to do anythicg of tbe sort, as the firm being wealtliiy would be " better able Aan himself to resort to law. j- Ho parti d saying "You will hear more about this in a few days." ' '.'■ Walter Edward Uttiog deposed : lam ■ . an accountant in the complainant's employ, , I know the defendant. Acting upon in- _ ■ structions from the firm, I had an inie:v;ew " some short time ago will him in relation to certain business matters. I told him the best thinjt be could do wou'd be to make, ~_ arrangements with the Him; that they were ; willing to negotiate with him, and tbat if ho could make come satis factory proposal they would be? prepared to fore»o a large portion of the debt. ~.,' He replied that ho bad no money, and do ■' ono to back him up, and that, therefore, he would fee tho matter oat to the bitter end. i' o anangement was come to. This was the ease for the prosecution. Mr Tyler then opened jor the dtfence. He said that his friend had made a groat •parade ol the case, as if it were an assault of a highly aggravated character, whereas :heir information simply charged the do endant with a common assault. The learned gentleman bad woiked up the case aga tstthe defendant, seen ing to pooh-pooh ■■ altogether the jdea that tho complainant. :. was to blame in the matter. He would show tbat tbe assault was not premeditated, and that but for complainant's own de- . : meanour it would not have taken place. ;■;_;.

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