SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

— __~ f This Evenirt-, 5.24 HIGH WATER•H< o ., linrro ,v- Morning, 5.5 i aiTNhßT.—This Evening, 5.24 BI7NRISK.-Tomorrow Morninpr. 6 « MOON'a AGE.- Full Moon, 19th, 0.33 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-D»Y. DouKlas, s s., Norris, from Mercury Bay TuSSinnnrl s.s. Logan, from Russell wSidkw »s . tilohioson. from Tauwwa

DEPARTURES.

tABT EVENING. Linda Weber, brlganilne, MoKenz'.e, for Mer- T»rmow.^»il(iantlne. Simon, for Hoklanga Knergy Bohooner. Cooper, for Nonmea Agn?B Dooald, Eohooner. Neven. for Tonga TO-DAY. Manapouri, 8.8., Logan, for the Fouth BonoyKMe, sohooner, L wiß. for uusEell

EXPORTS.

Per Manapouri-70 bags oyßtors, 500 bunches bananas, 50 boxes matches. 20 boxes candles, 140 bags peanuts, 10 bales wool, and a large quantity sundries.

Ikwardb, COABTWifIB^-Progress, from Whan garel, with 30,000 feet timber. Outwards, Co.iST\viSE.-Pfogreßß, for Whan gapoa. From Hussell ths ManapOUrlbrODghtW Backs gum, and the followU g P»B.enßersj-Mefl'-r w. H. Fame. Wajsan, K. GllflHan. Earle, Hey. A. Keid, Mrs Ford, and Mrs Clough. The brlg.ntlno Parnell entered outwarCs at the Customs to-day tn New York. The ss. D uglas a-rived from Mercury B^y nt 11 Dm. je««rd»y. Passeogere :—vosbis Fow'eif Sayer Harlef, Mrs MoLeod, Mr »na Mrs Meara.

The ~g.Wellln,ton left Taur*rga at 1 p.m. verterd*y. end arrived »t anokland at 10.30 B.m. to (lay. Paeßenßers- Mrs Kelly and family, Mra Bronghton, Mis Kobartson. Mr Frasar, MrGißkeH. The B.s. Manapouri left for Southern ports at noon to-day with the 'ollowlng passengers :- For Giaborne: Messrs Southern (2). and ProfflU. For Napier: Messrs Saunders, Dixon, Withers, JT Brown, J. Williams, and K. N. Marks. For Wellington: Master Bateer, Messrs Rau pto, Saundors, Reid, Capt. Yon Scheon, Capt. LoiiaH and friend, Miss Johnston. For Lyttelton: Mrs J. J. Livineston, Mr and Mrs Walrood and infant. Messrs J. Wattie. Ryan, Leok^ R. Biggs. W. Ring Croxton, Webster. Carter, Mearns Henderson Bennett, -Arneii, Whiteside. Mr and Mrs Swmnerton, Mr H. Haines, Messrs Courtayne, Sims. Warbnok, Moginie, Clayton. O'Connor, and Spencer. For Dunedin: Rev. W. Mcßae Messrs Levvonton. A. Rob and Bearden. For Bluff: MrandMrs Murphy. For Melbourne: Mr B-anchause.

EXPORTS PER BARQUE GLENLOR.

The baraue i lenlors oleared at t the Customs or London to day, with a full general cargo, as follows :— Gnm.8637 oases, valued at .. .. £20.121 Cobra, 237 tons 3,ff* Batier.M.Jßßlbs 1."3 Bark 101 tons „..-•• •• f WooL 24 bales .• •• 29* Tallow 129o<wk8 .. ~ .. - 1,580 OjWod.3S bales.. - 599 Phormiim, 161 bales.. - .. .. 390 Snndrtes .. _ «j Total value - *37.620

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

DnNBWN, ih'B day. At the Head*: Walmate, fro v Lordon All well.

COMMERCIAL.

Evkki'Q Star of»ioe, Tharßday. MB G. W. Binney sold to-day the following allotments, by order of the City Council, at per annum, situated In Selwyn, Pioton and Hep bum-Btreetß. The bidding was spirited, and attendance large:—Picton-streee i 30, £H 10a j 31 £12 10s: 32 £10 10s: 33, £13103. Selwyn street: 2S. Jbi"; K>, £12 10s; 41, £9 10a; 42, £11 10a: 43, £12. Hepburn-street: 22, £810a. Messrs Voile and Doagl s sola the vainaDle property known &b ihe >ew Lynn Hotel for the snm of £880. The other orop'irties were bought in There was a good atteLdtnce. Messrs Coobrane ana Son sold the balldlnga on the Breakwa'er for removal for £3. The strong toxes were all Bold at fair pries. Mr Iv W. Baton's fruit aala was largely attended. Oranges brontriit 5s to 7»: pires. 7b Sd to 8i; bsnanas, lid to 2Jd: oosanu's 11b per IQP.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Clobb is undkb i—

THIS DtY. For Whitianga, &0., per Waiapu, at i p.m. For TauranK&. Oniuemutu, 6Ld OvOiikl, per

■Wellington, at i p.m. For Manuawai snd K&iw&ka. per Ruby, at S P.m.

Friday, 17th Instant

For Wftltara, Now Plymouth, and Wanganu!

per Kowena, at Bam. For Thames, per Ratomahana, at 11 a.m. For Walbefte, Cowes, and Coromandel. per

Coroiuandel, at 1.80 pn, • For Whaogarel Heads, Purua. Waipu, Whan gsrel Karoo, Tanglhua, and Mangap&l, per lons, at i p.m. For Thamee. per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday. 18th Instant. For Walirera, Mahuranza. Ma'&tcsna. Manga wai, eto, par dose Uoj-ey, at 10 a.m. For Wultarß, etc. per Macgregor, at 11 a.m.

For Taran&kl and Southern For a, per Hawea, Immediately after ariivtvl of Oitj ot Sydney from Uonuiu'u. For Australian Colonies Bud United Kluei'om, via Suez and Brlndlsi or N«plo*. for le'tew, etc., specially bo prepaid and addressed, per City of tydney, immediately »ftor her arrival from Honolulu.

a> B. siiaa. Chief Poatmuior. Ohio! Post-office, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

ArooßT 16, 1883. Choral Hall—Orohestral concert, 8 p.m. Abbott's Opera Hoase—Gaiety Dramatic Com' pany, " Colleen Bawn," 8 p.m.

Theatre Royal—Gospel Temperance Mission, 7.30 p m.

Oddfellows' Hall—Anniversary soiree of Loyal Orange Institution, 6.30 p.m. Y.M.O. A.-Devotional, 7.30 p.m. Drill-shed — Special parade ot A Battery, 7.30 p.m. Si James's Hall- Social gathering. 0.30 p.m.

Births.

BMITH.-On July SO, 1883, at hor residency Franklin Road, the wife ot 11. J. Smith of a son.

Deaths.

DILLON.-On August 16, at Grafton Road, Elizabeth, tho beloved wife of Patrlok Edwin Dillon, aged 52 years. Tho funeral will leave her late rosldcnco at S o'clook to-morrow (Friday). Friends will please accept this intimation. The interment will take placo in the Churob of England Cemetery, Symonds-street.

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

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16. 1883.

Tot the cause that lacks assistance, For tha wrong that needs resistance. For the (utuie is tbe distance. And tbe goad that we can do.

It is not a pleasant thing to admit, but truth compels the admission, that the Auckland Board of .Education baa latterly been worked on tbe principle that it is its special function and highest duty to worry, bully, and harass tbe teaching profession, under the pretence of a laudable zeal for the advance of education. We do not say that the Boaid'g zeal ia matters educa tional is all a sham, but we do say that such zeal becomes a hollow mockery nay, worse, mere petty tyranny—when it Is made the Instrument of unnecessarily annoying the members ot a useful and bard-working profession. If the teachers lift up a feeble voice in protest against the Board's proceeding?, they are at once accnsed of " gross impertinence;" are reminded that they are tbe servants and the Board tbe masters; and tbat their conduct will be remembered when the question of holidays comes up for consider ation. Anyone knows that such an atti tude is most unbecoming, is derogatory to the Board.s dignity, and altogether Incom patible with the interests of education, It no doubt suits the inventors of crazy " fads" to call tbeir eccentric notinni prin cip'es, or axioms, and after laying down tbe whole science of education on paper, to pro pose to make teachers pure machines, trained and disciplined to execute the will of the master-minds above them, ) t cannot be denied that, if the conceptions of these bare-brained theorists are correct, they have taken the proper course to ensure their realisation ; for if a teacher is to be a mere machine, physical training and military discipline become matters of the first lm« portance. It is nothing to the teachers, though it should be self-evident tbat " some one had blundered ";

" Theirs not to mako reply. Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to— " grin aad bear whatever burdens are placed upon them, and bless their lucky stars if they are not deprived of the holidays which are grudgingly allowed them for rest and recuperation.

The Board of Education has apparently proceeded on the assumption that all things educational have a " physical basis," and that receptivity on the part of the pupils, and impreesional power on the part of tha teachers, are alike dependent upon muscular conditions. So pot only are the tender youngsters to be drilled and dressed and rapped on the knuckles by a stern drill instructor, but the head-masters, the assistants, and the -whole array of lady teachers arc to undergo' the samn process, On Saturdays, we believe, the whole of the city school-teachers are assembled together and subjected to in struction in the mysteries of the "goose step," and the "higher branches" of manual exercise, at the bands of the excel lent Captain Mahon, Now, it the teachers wanted this instruction there would be no barm in their having it, though we confess that the mere imaginary spectacle of such a company of raw recruits being " put through " is almost too much for our risible faculties. Not to speak of the indiscriminate mingling of the sexes, it is amusing to think of full-grown human beings, engaged in a purely mental pursuit, being slumped together—short men and tall men-thin girls and stout matrons—swallow-tailed-coated males and flouDced and petticoated females-for the purpose of acquiring military drill, in order <o make them more capable of impressing the mind of youth, and "teaching the young idea how to shoot," If the teachers of themselves had proposed any euch thing they would have been deservedly crushed beneath a weight of ridicule; and what shall be said when it is known that this drilling is in accordance with new orders from the autocratic Board? The teachers do not desire it, but they are compelled to at tend and go through this and other courses of instruction, which completely deprive them of their Saturday holiday. Apart from the Joss of tbe holiday (though that, we are told, entails great hardships on some of the teacheis), is it not utterly ridiculous to drag out men and women for such a purpose ? Marching and wheeling, standing at ease and attention, are good exercises for children and unde veloped youths, but no good tend can be served by imposing such exercises on ma ture individuals. Then it seems a direct insult to ask certificated teachers to turn out and receive instruction in drawing and other accompli-hmeDts, along with the pupil teachers. The whole thiugisso transparently absurd and unnecessary that we are justi fied In considering it simply as a piece of that pc'tty tyranny which has characterised the Board's dealings with teachers for some

f time back. Under thia system the teachers' I mouths are closed ; but when it becomes apparent that they are beiDg subjected to injustice and harshness, it is time for public opinion to assent its influence oa their behalf. Those mighty " masters '' ot the Board of Education must be taupht that they are only publ'C servants, aad that if they pervert thn power which they .derive from the public, they must expect to be sharply called to account. We trust the majority of the members of the Board, whom wo believe to be sensible and well-intentioned, will arouse tea sense of duty in time to avert lasting injury being inflicted on the cause of education in this city aad neigh bourhood.

Our obituary notices to-day chronicle the disappearance of another familiar face from AucKland's thoroughfares, by the death of Mrs Dillon, which took plase at her resi dence, Grafton Road, at two o'clock this morning. The deceased arrived in the colony from England upwards of thirty years ago in company with ber husband, Mr Southwell, a lecturer of some .repute. He founded the Auckland " Examiner," and conducted it till laid up with tha sickness which terminated in his death in 1860. The widow, whose decease is now chronicled, subsequently married Mr Patrick Dillon, She wnsa woman of Rind hearted and genial temperament, and the poor of the neighbourhood will be deprived of a good friend by her death. The imme diate cause of death was gangrene, com mencing in the foot. The funeral takes place to-morrow at 3 o'clock,

We learn that the statement in our last Dight's isssue, that Kichards. who is in volved in the charge of malicious injury to property at Newmarket, had teen through tho Bankruptcy Court is incorrect. We are also informed that he did not wish to revoke the deed.'of conveyance for the house, but wanted it to be kept for tho children, as origiuaily intended.

f s we go to press, tho ceremony ol pre senting their B. A. diplomas to Metsrs C. Z. Clayton, W. ■' omlinson, and J. H. Wilson, University graduates, is proceeding at the Choral Hall, under the pro»idenny of Bishop Cowle. There is a lar^e attend anco of ladies and gentlemen interested in the higher education of the colony, and the affair seems to be passing off with great eclat.

It is now currently circulated that the Rev. Mr Hodgson has resigned his charge of tbe Lome-street Hall Church, and has proceeded South with the intention of making an applica'ion to tho Anglican Bishop of Nelson to joia the Church of England, It is surmised that the church of tho late Key. S. JCdgar could not bo moulded to Mr Hodgson's woy of thinking and views, and ha retired from that field ot theological enterprise. No doubt Mr Hodgson will be heartily received into the bosom of the Church of .England.s

& fter a wearisome course of litigation to case of the creditor's trustee in Bray'a e-tate v. Grnce Cant and others (childrrn of Bray), came fully before bis Honor Mr Justice Gillies thia morning, when judg ment was given for the delendants wMi costs, which were assessed at £35. This is the latest stage in a eeriea ot lawnuits ex tending from 1879. A report of to-day's procsedings appears elsewhere.

The Hospital Committee wish it to b generally understood that the rules relating to visitors will be rigidly enforced on and after Monday next. The days appoint, d for Tlsits are 'J'uosdayi, Thursdays, and Sundays, between tho hours of 2 and 4 in tho afternoon.

A telegram haa been roceived by Super intendent Thomson stating that a man named James Murphy has been committed for trial at Whangaroa oa a charge of bestiality. Ho will be bronght to Auck land by tho steamer which arrives on Sat urday, and charged at the next quarterly sessions of the Supreme Court.

The Meat-Freezing Company have, It is reported, agreed t» contribute £1,000 to wards the scheme for cutting down Point Britomatt so as to make an approach to the harbour from Priuces-Btreet. In return for this, they expect to receive 120,000 cubic yards of earth for reclamation purposes; and the City Council and Harbour Board are expected to arrange for the compeusa tion of property-owners.

A series of original sketches of scenory of tho province ot Auckland, by Mr T. L. Drumtnond, a local artist, are on view and for sale at Mr Upton's, Queen-street. The views are mounted in very attractive style, and suitable either for the drawing room or framing They embrace viows of To Aroha, the bush at Waltalceiei, Cape Colville, Raogitoto, entrance to the Thames River, George's Sounfl, and the islands frequented by the members of the Naturalist*' Club, forming together a very presentable series of pictures.

Charles McGachie, carpenter, Lorne street, wishes to express his thanks to Sergeant Blo.xsom, of the Victoria Com. pany, for generous assistance recorded on the occasion of Mr McGachio being burned out by the recent fire at the rear of the Pacific Hotel.

To remedy as far as practicable tho in convenience to intending passengers caused by the detention of the Macgregor through bad weather at Wanganui, It is announced that the Rowena, which leave* the Munukau at ten o'clock to-morrow for Wanganui, will call at *ew Plymouth to land passengen. Passengers will rcquiie to leave Auckland by tbo 9 a.m train.

Proceedings will ghortly be taken for all current city rates unpaid, Ratepayers in arrear had therefore better iave all ex traneous expenditure in the way of legal expenses by paying up at once.

The new premises of Messrs Wingate, Burns, and Co., of Custom Hou«e street, furnishing ironmongers, form a graceful ad dition to the many noble buildings of tho city. The building is substantially built, and comprises four storie*, with a spacious cellar and wholesale packing - room beneath. The retail department on the ground floor is elaborately finished, with suitable offices attached. I his portion of the establishment is 85ft. by 35ft, The stores aro admirably arranged for comfortable and convenient work with hydraulic lift for loading and unloading goods. During the present week Messrs Wingate, Burns, St Co. opened in tho retail line, in addition to the wholesale, which thsy have successfully carried on for several months. We may mention that Mr Watson built the stores acting upon plans and suggestions furnished (>y Mr floldship and Mr Bartlfy.

The hearing of the charge Hgainst thren Kanakas for stabbing McQuillan, a brick layer, on the night of tho 4th iust, was concluded la<t evning nt 6.15, beforo F. Macguirc, Esq., J. H. The evidence was equally ftrong on both Bides, but it did not show that the prisoner George took any part in assaulting the wounded man,and ho was d'Pcharged. The K«nakas, when in town, knowing Mr Albert E. Glovrr, were allowe'l a room iv the Auckland Hotol to themselves, onri the row originated through McQuillan, McMahon and Williams in truding upon their privacy. His Worship did not like to take the responsibility of dealing single-handed with the case, and committed hold and Tamukca for trial.

A very successful rehearsal by the ladies and gentlemep, who intend taking part in tie forthcoming chesa tournament, took place last Monday evening, and passed oil very pleasantly. We believe there aru still a few seats in tho dress-circle and orchestra stalls not yet taken, and wouldadvise those who intend witnessing the performance to secure their seats at onco, and avoid dis appointment.

To the Editor: Sir,—Can you tell me the reason of the Mutual Fire and Marino Insurance Company's delay in returning the balance due to shareholders. Is it not enough that the shareholders have lo»t at least sevenpence per share, or are they to lose all? Surely this delay is unnecessary and unbusinesslike, and can only mean greater loss to shareholders. Can anyono tell me whether the late company has an office?—l am, &c, ShAkkholdbr,

We learn that instead of the usual con versazione or tea-meeting in connection with the anniversarj services, the congrega tion of St. David's, Upper Symouda-strcet, have resolved to have a lecture on the evening of 'lueeday next, 21st lnst. The change in a happy thought, especially as the pastor of the con gregation—tbo Rev. T, McKcnzio Fraser lias at>reed to deliver his now celebrated lecture on "Things as They Might Have JJeen," which was siven about a year ago to tho Y.M.u A., and has btcn subsequently delivered at Tau ranga and Maburanii Such a lecture in worthy of re-delivery in the Choral Hall, but wo suppose w C should hurt the dignity of St. David's by hinting sued a suggestion. Should any of our readers posses'! a file of the Star, they will Bee, by referring to our columns how high an opinion we then formed of the lecture. We fhoold not, however, recommend persons with weak lunjjs to ho among >ho audience, for the amount of laughing which the lecture elicits may do them serious injury.

"Apropos" writes of the late fracas at the fire in Albert-street: -" That if the recommendations made by him some year* fined were carried info effect the efforts of the Fire B igado would ba materially benefited, namely, that they be supplied with a number of iron post>, with eye-rings, and with a quantity of srout rope or chain, and that one ot J lie first duties of one or two members, so soon as the water is turned on, is to affix theac po»ts into the ground and uin the rope through, asking the police to keep Ihe crowd outside the enclosure." Our correspondent adds—"lf the same plan had been adhered to at the Queen street Wharf, substituting sockets for the removable irou pots, and chain for rope, some few lives might have been saved,"

Mr Larkins, treasurer of the bailors tlonie, begs to acknowledge the receipt of £15 in part payment ot tho result of the concurt" given on Saturday evening by Mr Pooley.

The fortnightly meeting of the Sir Henry Havelock Band of Hope was heldon Tuesday night in the school-room, Alexandria-street. The attendance was good. The Secretary, Mr Weir, presided, fin interesting pro gramme, interspersed with bymns from Haylea's collection, was gone through ; consisting of the following items, viz: - Song, Miss Battensby, "The Vacant Chair," feelingly rendered; trio—Misses Heath and Day; loeitations—Mrs Anderson, Misses dice Muckie, Praim Morgan, Matilda James and Mr Thompson; readings—Nies^ra Kahibow, H. C. Potter, and A. Weir. Messrs Anderson tnd Thompson made a few remarks about Band of Hope work and the evils of intemperance. Miss Bat'eusby presided at the harmnnium. Five names were added to tho pledge book.

■Ihe quarterly report of tho Auckland district of Independent Order of \ dd fellows, Munchester Unity, is now ready for distribution amongst members of the various New Zealand lodges. It contains a compute list of officers, financial state ments, trasteo-i. auditors' report, addresses, etc. We notice the disposition of balances as follows : Invested oa mortgage, £3,865 j v^ted, but not invested, £30; unvoted, £10 Is sd. Treasurers' account: Funeral fund, £IGS 6s 6(1; managemuut (14 lodgt s), £19 17s 7d ; benevoler t. £26 4s 9d ; interest owing, and araou' ts duo from Waikato lodges, £103 7a 91; total value of district funds, £4,219 18s. Tho trustess report tliat the funds have increased during the year, £625 ; a most gratifying result of the operations of tho district.

An enquirer aaka if we can inform him if tho proposed streets in tho Surrey Hill Estate are to be made and drained to per manent fixed levels ? We cannot tell.

The following officers of tho Excclnior Lodgo, JN.Z Order of Good Templars, were installed on tbe Ist August, 1883, by Bro. Anderson, L.D., asiisted by Bro Lye, sen, W.1.8., and Uro Kule, W.I.M. : W.C.T., Bro :•. Golriie; W.V.T., Sis Moore ; W.S., Pro Porteou?, sen. ; W.F.S,, Sis Porteou* ; W.T.,Sis Anderson; W,*.'., Sis Kule; J.G., Bro Habnj n. 0., Bro Haynesj W.D.M , Sis Hahn ; W.K.H.S., Sis Battornby; P.W.C.T., Bro Mackie. The reports of the outgoing officers were read unit adopted. Theie wa< a very fuir nttoudance i>f members. Motto—Kxcelnior.

The third of the series of gatherings iv connection with the Uospel Temperance Mission wis held last evening, in the Tneatro Koyal, Dr, kenderdiue presiding There was a large attendance Tho subject for discussion was the degradation of women caused by tho drink traffic. Ad dresses were delivered by the Chairman, Mr Brown, fon (North Shore), Mr Why tock, Mr J, J. Brjme, the Key. Mr Potter, the Key. Mr Mncfarlaud, and the key. Mr Spurgeon. The three aspects of the iu fluencc of drink upon women were described as being connected with—(l) tbe barmaid system in public-houses | (2) the injudicious recommendation of alcohol by the medical faculty; (3) the wrong inllicted on women by diunkeu husbands.

The Loyal l'arnell Lodge, No. 4,750, of Oddfellows, celebrated their 25th anniver sary by a ball in the Parnell Lodge last evening, the gathering ueing a great success. About 50 couples were present, and dancing was kept up with spirit till 4 o'clock this morning; J, MciSweu acting as M.C. Duiing the interval Bongs were ren dered by Messrs Turber, Thomas, and Gil bert ; and Mr W. Emery, secretary of the Lodge, read the following report, which shows tho Lodge to be in a very pros perous condition : Thoro are 98 attending members, of these 19 are new since last year. They have Invested at interest £000 at 8 per cent.; in tho Savings Hack, £410; and al-io have a balance in hand of £47 12«. The above does not include the fund from which funeral expanses in paid. Tho I odge may be congratulated that they have no sick members r>n tho book a' tho present lime ; £34 ISs 4d was paid to different sick members during tho past year. £25 was also paid out of the district fund to the widow of one of the olncst members of the Lodge. Duriog the course of the evening refreshments were very satisfactorily sap plied by li. Cowan, baler, of Parnell, while tho Conimitteedescrve credit for the manner in which the programmu was can led out.

Planting opera'ions on tbo Apple Com i pany's farm, wo learn, are rapidly approach ing completion. There are now over thirty thousand trefs on the ground, nod the bal ance for ihii scaion's planting, bunging the total up to fifty thousand, it Is expected will bo in the ground by the end of this month. The contract for ploughing and mb-soiling to a depth of ono foot h»s been faithfully completed by the con tractor, Mr Nicholls. This work has only co*t thirty shillings an acre, and is equal to spado work, whico could not have been done tinder £14 an ace, Tho soil is in splendid condition for planting, being as clean and friable as garden mould. The trees are *aid to ho as fine a lot as havo ever been planted out in J*ow Zealand j and, judging by their present appearance, will produce a considerable quantity of fruit this seaion, beiDg well furnished with fruit spurs. A considerable proportion arc throe, four, and five year-old trees. The manager, Mr Perry, and his ai sistant, Mr Lippfatt, jun., with about twenty men under them, are pushing on tho planting with tha utmost despatch, and aro making tho most of the splendid weather with which they havo been favoured. Carpenters arc busy erecting tho necessary out-buildings, und tenders for the manager's residence are about to be called for. Tho first general nxoting of shareholders is to bo held on the 27th inst., of which due notice will be given by adver tisement. We understand that applica tions for shares have been received in ex cess of the number to bo allotted, but that it is intended to allot to smaller applicants in full, curtailing tho number only of large applicants.

At the meeting of tho creditors of Thos, Cater, yesterday, a passage-at-arma occurred betweeu the chairman, Mr A, JU. Bennett, and Mr. K. Coopor, solicitor for Mr Dow den. When tho proxies came to be rxam ined, it wa* found that, with ono exception, those s*fr«itted by Mr Cooper were duplicates of Mr Bennett's, and that as they had been obtained later they virtu ally revoked the earlier ones. The one ex cupiion was a proxy for Mr K. 0. Clark. A discussion ensued as to how tho proxies hau bten obtained, Mr Bennett consider ing the procural of tho later proxies unpro fessional. Mr Cooper, on tho contrary, a«sertol that several days ago he had met Mr Bernett and told him that Mr Uowden wished to bo appoin ted trustee, as he was tho largest creditor, and that Mr Bennett thereupon voluntarily promisod not to interfere in tho matter. He did not, therefore, trouble himself much about proxies, but ho was considerably astonished that morning when he heard that Mr Bennett had buried himse'f (not withstanding his promise) in getting them in. Mr Bennett stoutly denied that he gave the promise mentioned, and Mr Cooper accepting tbis as tantamount to a charge of mendacity promptly retaliated. As Mr Bennett wished to be appointed trustee, and there was a difficulty in the way, seeing thutMr Uowden was a candidate, the former gentleman suggested that it might be got over by Mr Dowden and himselt being ap pointed trustees. Mr Cooper was opposed to anj thing of the sort. Ho pointed out that as the largest creditor (Mr DowdcD) could claim the right of being appointed trustee, and there was really no necessity for a second one; it only meant additional cx iienso. Besides, Mr Bennett occupied some what of an antagonistic attitude, inasmuch as he was proxy for K. O. Clark (fAther-in law of the debtor), who was a creditor to the extent of £400, and who had seized and realised a portion of the estate. It was for the very purposo of contesting Clark's claim that Cater had been forced into the Bankruptcy Court. Ho suggested that the meeting should be adjourned in orcier that the mind of the creditors might be ascer tained Mr Bennett however persiited in his caiuliiirvute, aud Mr Dowden declining to serve along with him a motion w«« passed appointing Mr Bennett tru°.ic\ Mr oiop r declared rhar, it was invalid as Mr Dowden, who tonstitntfd a majority in value, voted a;;ain.st it, bo aud announced thsxt be would petition tho Court to bnve Mr Bnnett icmoyecl from the trusteeship.

To-day, ten allotments in Picton and Sehvyn-streets, the leaees ot which were offered at auction by Mr G. W. Binney, nuctioneer, on behalf of the City Council, realised £121 per annum. There was a large attendance of bidders, and thekeeness r of competition may be infeired from the | fact that the upset rentals were about £80 j

per annum,

Sheridan's world-famed comedy of "The Rivals" is to be placed on the boards of the Opera House to-night by the Gaiety Compinv ow performing there, which em braces such well-known and capable actors asMrE. B. Kußsell, Miss Greenless, Mr Lachlan McGowan, and Mr J. J. Welsh. The successful manner in which the " Colleen Bawn " was produced during the first portion of thia week gives the best guarantee of future excellence, and we anticipate that full justice will be done to '•The Kivals." Even a weak representa tion of that inimitable play is worth seoing and hearing. The piece will only be pro duced to-night and to morrow night, when it gives place to " Oliver Twist."

Publicans will note that Matthew Har ford, milkman, Eemuera, is under the pro> hibitory clauses o£ the Licensing Act.

" The Colleen Bawn " was performed again at the Opera House last night, and appeared to please immensely. Mr Kussell made a decided " hit" in the part of Myles Na Coppaleen, as did Mr Welsh in that of Danny Mann. Both portraitures weie of great excellence. Miss Greenlees made a good Bily > 'Connor, and Miss »shton an effective Anno Chute. To-night Sheridan's splendid comedy, "The Rivals," is to be produced, and from the rarity of its performance nowadays it should command a full " house."

The hair restorer preparation which has been introduced into Auckland by Mrs Lester, is making its way into public favoui. A number of testimonials have been received, and two of a most compli mentary character are published in another column.

The annual soiree in connection with tho Sabbath-school of the Presbyterian Church, Onehuni»a, was hold on Wednosday even ing last. The tea, given by the teachers to the children, was served in the school-room, The church, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion, was afterwards filled by the children and friends of the congrega tion. Several add' esses were given, but the evening was mainly devoted to singing aud recitations by the scholars, the pieces being appropriate, and, in every case, admirably rendered. During the evening, the Chairman, in name ot the t-aehers, presented Mr Whyte, superin. tendent of the School, with a handsome inurblo time-piece, as a mark of their appreciation of his long and faith ful service*. Mr Stevenson was alto presented, by tbe teachers, with two volumes of the new and greatly-enlarged hymnat one for himself and one for Mrs Stevenson —issued by the Presbyterian Church of England, and likely to be adopted by the Church of *ew Zealand, as a slight recognition of hia valuable assistance in teaching tn« young to sing the hymns used in the school. After the usual votes of thanks to the teachers and friends, the meeting, which was both buppy and interestinsr, was brought to a close by the Chairman pronouncing the benediction.

At the meeting of the University Coun cil yesterday attcrnoon, a report on accom modation was submitted by Mr Justice Gillies and Bishop Cowie. The report Mated that during tbe first term, tho lec tures of the professors have heen attended by the following number of students :— VuglUh and classics, 24 students; chemictiy and physics. 20 students; natural science, 18 students ; mathrnatic, 23 students; > total, 60 students. And if reasonable accommodation was provided a large increase might be expected. The Committee referredtotbe necessity forincrea«ed accom modation, and pointed out that in tbe pre sent circumstances, unless a building is pro vided in which tne woik of the College can be carried on, the creation of the College, the appointment of professois, and of tho Council as a governing) body, will prove to be an expenditure of public monny of which the results are very ioadequaie. Letters were read from the Government, regretting tbat they had no funds available for the purpose ot provid ing better accommodation for the College, and that tbr.y could not go back to tbe session before last and place the lapsed vote of £1,500 on the Estimates a«ain. The following motions wero subsequently agreed to :- (1) On the motion of Colonel Haultain, "That the Chairman be re quested to telegraph to the Minister of Education to the effect that the time when tho Professor of Mathematics shall be required to enter upon hisdutita will be the commencement of April, and with reference thereto he may consult his own convenience as to the date of leaving for Auckland." (2) on the motion of the Key, D. Bruce, " Th»t veterinary surgery Is not at present included in the curriculum of University College." (3) On the motion of tbe Bishop nf Auckland, " That the question as to the special arrangements for tbe admission of t'achcrs to lectures of University College bo remitted to the committee on lectures.'>

Mr Pooley's next Saturday Popular Con cort, which Is of a miscellaneous oharaoto promises to bo specially attractive. A good programme has beon prepared, containing, among other notable features, two pianoforte solos by that prlnco of players, Angelo Forrest and the overture to ' Znnipa " by Alegars Bartloy and Heidikon.

SCINTILLATIONS.

" TUBKisn Patrol" in Choral Hall to night. Canterbury " diamond*" all turn ovit crystals. Let us "blubber." Captain Barry has gold the Prince of W(h)ales?

More collar less dogi have been "col lared," and will be io)d to-morrow. The new road from Ohinerantu via Te Puke, to Taurang*, is now open. When is a cipta'n in bia heaviest attire ! —When he wear* his ship.

The Hoods »ro subsiding in Canterbury and Westland, but vessel! cannot yet leave Grejmouth. The bodies of the pilot cr«w drowned it Nelson have not been recovered. Mi l.owe, tho pilot, is confined to bed. Wellington Post-office clock is to cost £860. Like grandfather's timepiece that scorns " too large for the shelf." John Winks, sheep-dealer, Hawera, has been fined £20 and £12 costs for driving infected sheep along the highway. A "sound" fugg-stion-Never turn a deaf far to the telephone. Base Bawl is always Seasonable with a country church choir. Dutiedin Presbytery refuse to tnoderato in the Napier call to Kcv. Mr Ross, and Napier folks are much disappointed. Over GO first-class horses were sent from Dunedin by tbo Wakatipu to Sydney on Saturday last. A young man named James Collier was ha'f-buriea by a fall of earth in a claim at Collingwood. Ho was able to walk home, but diod shortly after. * clergyman said that ho addressed his congregation of ladies and gentlemen an brethren bocouso the '• brethren" embraced the ladies.

Mr DcUsle Hammond resigns tho head mastership of the Church of England Gram mar School, and is to be succeeded by Mr Py croft. Thos. Kelly lay down in a drunken state in a paddock at Beaumout, Otago, and was shortly after found dead. Whisky killed him, and of course the Sscotch jury found that he died from natural causes.

" What is a woman's sphere ?" " Why, woman's fear is that tbo centre table isn't bigh enough to render her perfectly safe from that horrid mouse."

The Stamp Act Commission at Welling ton has just decided that documents signed by the seal of a company or corporation are only subject to n duty of Is and not to the 10% duty claimed for documents executed under seal, Captain Allmtin of the South m Cro»s takes command of the < 'mapere, vacated by Captaiu Webster, and Captain Koss of the Suva, assumes command of the {southern Cross. At Dunedin, Judge Williams has granted a mandamus, calling upon the Dunedin Central Licensing Committee to reconsider ! the application for a renewal of the license to the railway refreshment rooms, which had been refußed wiihout the holder being beard.

Canterbury " gold "-fields still attract a few adventurous spirits, who are making Chinamen's wages on the Ninety Mile Beach. Several men are also prospecting ou t akala Island.

There was some grumbling last year about Duneriiu hospitality ; but the foot ballers of the South are bent on making amends this year. The incklaad "reps .ire promised trips innumerable during their visit, and a ball the night before the match. The Auckland boys decline the allurements of Terpsichore "just before the battle."

SPKOIAIi TO PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

CABLEGRAMS.

(REUTKKS TELEGEAM,

Collision at Sea. - Steamer Sunk. LONDON, August 15.

Telegrams are to hand from Gibraltar re porting that ihe steamer uhazee, bound from London to Australia, ran into and sank tho steamer Wellwyn near Cape St. Vincent. The Ghazce put into Gibraltar to repair damages. All tbe passengers and crew of the Wellwyn were rescued before the vessel went down.

PARIS, August 14,

The Cotnte de Chambord is reported to be dying, and his medical attendants have given up all hopes of his recovery. The Orleanist Princes have been sum moned to Frohsdorf, the seat of the Comte de Chambord.

LONDON, August 15,

In the House ot Commons last night, the Bankruptcy Bill was under consideration, and finally passed.

THE REDMONDS ON THEIR AUS TRALIAN TOUR.

LONDON, August 15,

The Messrs. Kedmoud, io a report of their mis-ion in Australia, »tate that Arch bishop Vaughan. otSydn'y,and archbishop Goold, of Melbourne, were hostile to tbem. Tho Biihopa of Maitland and Goulbnurn were, however, favourable to their move meat. They also mention that they were compelled to retire from New South Wales. The Cabinet sympathised with them, and several Catholic members of Parliament ■who were at first hostile to them subse quently welcomed the mission. Tha recent hot weather is improving tho harvest prospects. The French despatches from Tainatavo confirm those received by tho English Go vernment.

The panic in New York railway stock continues.

FISHER AND CO.(LIMITED).

A SPECIAL meeting of shareholders in Fisher and Co. (Limited) was held at the offico this afternoon, in accordance with an advertisement, for the purpose of passing resolutions to wind up tha Company, the property of the Company to be transferred to tho Frozen Meat Company on the terms already made public. Mr P. Cominkey, Chairman of the Board ot Fisher and Co., presided. Mr E. X, Tyler proposed, and Mr L, D. Nathan seconded, thy resolu tions to wind up the company, which were carried unanimously. Mr A. Boardman was appointed liquidator in the estate, and a meeting to confirm the resolutions arrived at is to be held oa Monday, Septem ber 3rd.

MORE DESTRUCTION BY FIRE.

[BY TELEGRAPH - OWN COKKBSPOMDEHT].

TAUhAHGA, this day. Davidson's Oropi Hotel, on the edge of the Oropi Bush, was burnt down last night. The intutancoa are : Building, £550 in the Union Company; stock and furniture, £200 in the South British.

(BY IBLKQUAPH.- PRBBS ASSOCIATION.) DUNKDIN, this day.

A Five-roomed house oa Carsill Road, owned and occupied by Metz, a plastersr, was burned down this morning. The fire was caused by the explosion of a kerosene lamb. The insurances are :—Australian Alliance, £175; Norwich Union and Standard, £175. The house of Mr Connell adjoinfng was gutted. 9

DIVORCE CASES.

(BY TKLEGBAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. AT the Divorce Court, rules absolute were granted in the cases Mnlholand V. Mulholand, and Maynard v, Maynard. The case of Climo v. Olimo was also heard. Tho petition was from the wife, who resided at Cartertoa, for dis solution of tbe marriage on the ground of her husband's cruelty and also adultery with one Mrs Sparse His Honor faid he was smifiied as to the adultery, but on one or two points of law he reserved his judg ment.

AUCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA.

Preliminary Programme.

The Auckland Kegatta Committee met last evening at the club room of the Wai temata Hotel, when teveral important matters connected with tvs 1884 pro gramme were decided. Rulis.—Several alterations in the rules were made, and it was agreed to adopt the defiuitiom>fanamatcuratidsona/Z<fcftmatenr given by the Auckland Mowing Association. Sailing Racks.—The following import ant decisions were arrivtd at after eon' siderable discussion :—(1) That the second Trading Kace be struck out j (2) that tho race for trading cutters be a handicap event, as many vessels are preventoi f om competing because of the poor chance they have of winning while the JKangitira is present; (3) that the I arge Yacht Kace be for vessols from eight tons and upwards, which will permit the Arawa to enter ; (4) ttiat the Second-clan Yacht Race be for vessels f 10m six to eight ton*,

Whaleboat Kacb. A race lor boats similar to the one recently bnilt by C. Bailey for the North Shore Regatta, was placed on the programme. There will be an a lleomonv' tcace and a Junior Race in the?a class offcats.

Training School Bots. - The secre tary (Mr C. C. Deere) was requested to write to the officer; in charg« of tho Kohi mamma Training School, asking whether Crows of boys could bo trained for a contest on Kegatta Day, Man-o'-war Kacb.-This event will include Naval Brigade and colonial vessels' cutters. Brjth Thames ana Auckland Naval Brigades ara expected to take part.

War Canoe Kacb, etc.—A proposal was made that a Maori war canoe race should be placed on the programme, but it was negatived.

fCOWS.—The scot race wai struck out, owing to repeated fallura to secure a pood race. Th^ robroy canoe race and tho race for 13ft open boats were alio struck out. Wash Strakks.—A longthy discussion took place on this subject, and it was eventually decided that notice be given that the Committee being of opinion that wash firakes are neither safe nor an improve ment in the appearance of boats, tho Ke gatta Club will not permit them to be nsed after the expiration of twelve months from date.

Officubs.—Tho following officers wero elected :—Chairman of Committee, Captain D. H. McKonzie ; Judge of Sailing Kaces, Mr M. Niccol; Judge of Bowing Races, Mr H. W, Hendernon; 'tarter, Captain J. McKenzie; Umpire, Captain D. H. Mc- Kenzie; Handicapper, Mr J. Waymouth, senior.

SUPREME COURT.-This Day.

Civil Sessions.

(Before liis Honor Mr Ju-tiee GiU'rea.) Creditor's Thus the ia Bkay's Hstats v. Cant and Otiikks.—Mr E. Hcskeih appeared for tha plaintiff, and Mr S. Hocbfort for the defendants.—The .action was brought to upset; a uoea oi conveyance by which tbo debtor, Samuel Bray, had convejed to his wife (now deceased) and his children, Grace Cant and others, certain properties in Queen-street. It ia one of a series of la«suits which baa kept Bray before the Court for the last two or thres year?. It seems that in 1879 soni'i of his property being mort gaged to William i>. dams, the latter fore closed for nonpayment of interest, and sold by auction tbiongh the Registrar of the Court, Adams himself being the pur chaser. After this, Bray bought back a portion of the property from Adams, and then instituted proceedings for the purpose of selting aside the sale, and recovering the whole estate, alleging that the sale was a fraud and a sham. He failed, however, and was heavily cast for costs. These he persistently refused to pay, and attempts being made to levy upon his property, deeds of convf yauce to his wife and children were produced, shewing tbat he had coQveyed to the former for moneys of her's received by him and appropriated to his own use, and to the latter iv consideration of services reiidered. He also alleged that the pro perly wan bought back for bis wifo with her own money, and she continued to pay uff the mortgage upon it until her de.ith at: Christinas, JBB2, three sums, viz., £40, £110, and £250, being thus paid. Bray • was then (viz., in July, 18S0) mado a bank rupt on the petition of Adams (the sole creditor), and Mr Macliurlare, as trustee, commenced proceedings in 1882 to upset the deed of conveyance, so as to get possession of the conveyed properly. After being put oif from time to time, the question of law Involved in tbe case was argued some time ago and a considered judgment given upon it, and thepreseut pro ceeding was to elicit the facts ia order that His Honor might give judgment upon the whole cue. The witnesses examined were Samuel Bray, Thomas Maetfarlane (the plaintiff), and William Adams.— His Honor said that having gone into the question of law involved in the case, iv his previous judgment, he had only now to apply the principles laid down iv it to the evidence adduced that day. The question, therefor*, was whether the evidence given fiatisfied him that these moueys—viz., £40, £110, aad £250, bad been paid by the husband out of tbe wife's moneys. It did app»ar to him tbat looking at the evi d«nee given by Bray himself, and to his circumstances at the time, tbat there could be no reasoaable doubt that hia statement was iv effect ti ue, viz., that the propei ty was purchased with his wife's monies, aud therefore whether that settlement had been made or not, the creditors could not take poss* e<ion, even if it stood in his own name. He considered that the defendants were entitled to judgment,—Uu Honor then processed to comment upon the action of the trustee in delaying for eighteen months or two years to take^Jauy step to upset tho deed, while all the time Mrs Bray was elnkiDg her money in paying off the mortgage of £250. He laid that it had a somewhat un fair appoarauce, and althougo it had Dot in fluenced his judgment, it bad influenced h:s view of the equity of the ca»c It lud satisfied his mind that what was the law was also equitable in tbe case. —Costs were allowed to follow the judgment, and they were fixed by His Honor at £35.

The Court then rose.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— T his Day.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., K.M.) JUDGMKNTS FOX PLAINTIFFS.-Holland and Fortzer v. Nolan, claim, £5 15s 6d, goods (Mr S. Cooper for plaintiff); Kenny v. Gage, claim, £12 10j, balance of account for board aod iodglUK (Mr Brookfield for plaintiff); Wm. Sloan v. James Erwin, claim, £4 13* lOd («dr George torplaimiri); | Davis v. Lungstone, claim, £5 10s; E. Hadrill v. liobert T, Gemmill, claim £7 15»; Me Arthur and Co. v. Kelly, claim for goods supplied (Mr Campb-ll tor plaintiffs). JCTDGMKNT SUMMONS. Moses v. James Mackay.—Ordered lo pay within a month. Slater v. VV. J. Yaidle.—Ordered to p=>y 5s per week. Wilson v. Witcombe.—Adjourned for a week on the application of Mr !C Cooper for MLr Isarle. Donald v. W. S, M. Armstrong. Mr Brassey for plaintiff".—Ordered to pay amount in one week or ten days in default. Firth v. Hill.—An offer of 7s 6d per wee* was accepted. Whitcombe v. Sballer.—Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff. Ordered to pay the amount, viz , £2, in instalments at the end of this and next month. Thomas v, .Nelson (Mr S. He-keih for plaintiff)- Cffer of 2s 6d per week accepted.

ADJOURNED.

Holland and Fortaer v. McGermsey, for a week, the money having been paid in at Coromandel, less solicitor's costs (Mr E. Cooper appeared for pla'ntiff); Macky v. Marshall, lor a week j Craig v. Dempsey ( Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff), tor a week ; Hesketh and Kichmond v. Sadgrove (Mr S. Hesketh for plaintiffs), for a week ; Nichol »< n v. Mercury Bay Timber Company (Mr Lusk for plaintiff) j City Council v. hoth (Mr Cotter for plaintiff, and Mr S. iieskekh for defendant), for a week.

Brassey V. Taink — Judgm?nt was given in this case for £11 18s lOd ou the first bill, and £8 7s lid ou the second, the judgment for plutniiff thus being for £3 10i lid.—Mr Cotter, for plaintiff, elected to take a non mi f.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs F. G. Hayton >md D. B.

Maodonald, Justices.) OESPKEKNESS. — Eight persons [were punished for this offence. Fightisg.— Thomas Tru.igoin, Thomas Chuppell, and Martin Koe were charged with fighting in Queen-s'reet. They p'ouled not guilty.—James Bloomfield wit nessed the fight between Trudgcon and Chappell. Tbe third man was present and assisting the combatants. He went for the police. The fight took place outside rhe Army aid Navy Hote',-Henry Gilfillan, Insurance agent, saw the struggle, and en deavoured to stop it _; he felt it his duty to iatfrfere as a Justice of the Peare; he waited until the men were arrested,— Sergeant McMahon, assisted by Cons'able Mcl'onnell, arrested the nwn. — James Evans, the wounded man, was passing tho hotol when the tall man attacked him without any provocation. — The barmau stated that 800 first struck Evans; the men seemed partly intoxicated. — Tbe Bench fined lioe 20s, Chappell 10>, and 1 rudgcon 40s, with costs. Pugilistic.—Thos. Rodgers, for drunken and disorderly conduct, on the infoima'ion of Sergeant Kiely, wa^ fined 20s or 7 days. Fits —Stephen Cherrington said he was not diunk, but ia a fit. He was subject to fits, but couid take hi« drop as well as any otber fellow,—Wm. Kiiby was called in evidence, but was not present.—As this was prisoner's fourth olfence, he was committed tor seven days

The Newmarket Affair. — Edward Dewar Richards, charged with damaging a house at Newmarket on the 15th in-t., particulars of which appeared in our lost issue. - Mr Theo. Cooper for prosecution ; Mr George for defendant, — Kemauded until Tuesday next. Admitted to bail.

Breaking Glass. - Charles Nelson was charged with breaking a equare ol glass, valus Bs, on the loth inst., the property of James Blood, Victoria-street.—Defendant expressed bis regret. He would psy the amount of damage. —Mr Blood said tbat was nil he required —Discharged. Anthony's Hammer. —Joseph Margin was charged with larceny of a bammer, value ss, the property of Anthony Thomas, on the lGth ; prisoner pleaded not guilty.— Mr Thomas, storekeeper, Franklin Koad, identified the hammer as his property; having lojt a number ot tools he went in search, and found it at Mr Bloom's pawn shop.—leaac Bloom, of Weilesley-strcef,, deposed that he received the hammer of prisoner on Monday evening ; advanced Is upon it. Tho Beoch sentenced prisoner to one month's impisonment Alice and the Ulstbk,—Alice Bynd ford, a middle-aged female, pleaded not guilty to stealing au ulater jacket, value 18a 6d, on the 14'h ?nst, the property, of John M, McLachlan, draper, Quc-n-htreet —John McLachlan deposed that he saw the prisoner in his shop ou the evening of that day ; *he purchased nothing ; hhe left the shop with the ulster on her arm ; sbe said ahe bad paid for it; he frmnd that she had not done so.—To the Bench : She did not take the article oil' the premises. - William Stewart., s<»rah Hun'er, James i.onpbottom. having given evidence, the Bench considered that larceny w*s in tended, but dismissed the case, hopins; i! would be a caution to prisoner in the future,

(Before F. G. Clayton Esq., J.P.) Kuffiahly A SSAUI.T. - Albert IWrieht David Home, and William small, were charged with comtnitiing a series of assaults on private person*, (i) with as. faulting ane beating John Carroll, on the I 2nd iuat, and stealing from his person, the sum of £3 9s (2) with assaulting Wm Seagar, on the 24th ult., and robbing him of IS*. (3) with assaulting VYm. Seaear on the 28th ult. and robbing him of £3 • u\ with assaulting Wm. Petford on 16 June smd depriving him of hu pipe, pocket-knile' and tobacco, value 5s 6d ; (5) with stealing 20s in money, and wearing apparel, value £2 7a 6d on the sth July, from the said John Petford.—Mr Karl appeared for Home and Kyan.—The cases were taken in order. Serjeant White conducted.—John Carroll deposed that he was a farmer, of Pukekobe West. Was at Auckland on'the date mentioned, and received of two per sons the sum of £8 10s. Knew the Black Bull. Was there on the 2nd inst, in the afternoon. Had £4 in notes and silver iv his possession. Saw the four prisoners at tbe bar. Small spoke to him. He shouted lor them Stayed until after dark. Went to the urinal in the passage, followed by the four prisoners and another man not present. Wright caught him by the throat. Small caught hold of him. These men called down the pasiage, "Be quick, boys." Wright said, "I can't get my hand io the pocket." He then tore his trousers and turned out his ri^ht-hand pocket. He resided. Small sail, "Keep quiet," He wished them not to hurt him ; he would rather they had the mouev. He tried to save his knite and Is, but Wright and Small shook them out of his hand, They knocked him down on his back, jammed his head ia a corner, and ran away.

(Left sitting.)

SOME PLAIN, BLUNT FACTS.

(From the Sydney "Evening News.1')

While attending the annual show of the Corowa Pastoral and Agricultural Society last week, the Press representative fell in with Mr Alfred Hay, of Boomanoomano, a highly-accomplished and intelligent gentle man, and one of the most successful breeder* of sheep iv the Murray District of jSew South Wales. Mr Hay won five prizes for sheep at the Corowa Show; and a tew weeks ago he imported into this colony tbe finest lot ot American merinos, including some of the most notid piizu takers in the Unittd States. This gentle, man w»s enthusiastic in his praise of St. Jacob's Oil, and said that he always kept a mpply of it at hit sheep station, a few applications of the oil bad banished a paiofal attack of neuralgia, from which be suffered, and the success it onjoyed in America, jrierehe had seen it hi universal vue, thoroughly convinced him that it would b« quite a boon and a bletiing in tbe Australian bush. Uthar grazier* and agriculturists whom the repeater met at Corowa heartily endorsed JVlr uaj'a itate ment, and gave the reporter the idea that this compound is the favourite and sov«reign remedy in the up-country dig tricts. A NOTSD OBICKETER'S CBBDKHTIAI,, Id Melbourne the scribe paid a visit to hit old fiitnd Boyle, the famous Victorian cricketer, who was a member of »ach of the three Australian elevens which made such a stir in merry England. Boyle introduced the reporter to Scott, also a cricketer of re pute, and Boyle's partner in tbe firm of Boyle and Scott, whose ciicketing and foot* ball depot in Burke street, Melbourne, is bo well known in the colonies Scott related how he bad been lamed in the leg by a fearful blow from a ccieket ball on the East Melboirne ground hat season. The limb swelled very much, and the bruise caused such excruciating agony thafrhe had to be taken home iv a cabj but two ap« pllcuion. of St. Jacob's Oil banished the pain, and reduced the swelling. Scott, with tbat characteristic desire to do good, has n«ver ceased to recommend the remtdy to cricketers and footballer* ; and ho »ays that it has given satisfactoiy relief »o all nil athletic friends who have tried it, THE FIEND AGAIN "BELTED." The reporter was advised to interview Mr arthur Pretty, the enterprising pro prietor of the ," Compapnie Fr»ngalse," 5, Collins-street Kast, Melbourne. That gentle man, who bad suffered much from rheuma tism, candidly confessed tbat when be first employed the oil he bad not the slightest f ait h in it, as all the other known '' »pecifics " for his malady had failed. To hit intense surprise aud delight, however, he discovered " tbat befoie the bottle was finished he was entirely and permanently cured. He has dubbed it tbe ''pain conqueror," and ia read}' to say a good word for it whenerer required. COUSIN JONATHAN SPEAKS. Our spry American cousins arc, as a i rule, very chary in recommending or using so-called proprietary medical preparations! But the warm welcome accorded to Bt, J»cob> Oil in every home throughout the United States is proof positive that it must be what it professes to be—a paiu reliever. The reporter while in Melbourne w*s shown a letter which had been written on ths subject bjr the Hon. John C. *ew, the ablt, Asiiitsnt-Secretary of the United Stated Treasury, and one of America's most eminent and distinguished sons. Mr New says be has observed the brightest results accrue from tbe use of St. Jacob's Oil; and he cordially recommends it is a speedy and efff ctive remedy fot the relief and cure of rheumatism and many other distressing and painful ailments. That cmiv nent dignitary of the Catholic Churcb, the Right K«v. Biihop Gilmour, of Cleveland, Ohio, is also a warm advocate" of St. Jacob's Oil. And so are Captain Paul Boyton, the world-famours swimmer, and Mr Dan Mace, the champion donble team driver of the rnltcd States, The latter, indeed, has publicly declared that the oil is the best pain-cure for man and beast. Among those who have sounded Its prai«es in America are noted divines, legis lators, ambasffedorp, civil servants, soldier*, sailori, and railway contractors. SYDNEY CEBTIFiES I Upon his return to Sydney, the reporter was confronted with further proof of the popularity of St. Jacob's Oil. Mr Walter Haynes, manager for Mr A. G. Church' wood, the well-known wholesale coffee, pepper, and spice merchant, 147, York street, was afflicted so severely with rheu matic lumbago that he could not rise from hit chair. The application of the oil re moved the pain, wnich has never returned. Mr Haynes is so overjoyed at this astound ing cure that he affirms that he should gladly spend on St. Jacob's Oil the last £1 he had ia the world. Mr B. A. Little,-the go-ahead and spirited rqanager of the American .Novelty Company, 201, Pitt street, was also interrogated in reference to his experience. He was glad to certify that his wife had been cured of a severe and painful rheumatic affection by tbe use of the oil. Its unrivalled properties were also acknowledged by a number of that gtntie man's acquaintances. A GREAT COLONIAL HOUSI. Mr Wliliam Edward Wilson, of Messrs X, Towns and Co., one of the leading ship ping and mercantile firms in the colony, says that a friend of his, an eminent citizen, believes firmly in St. Jacob's Oil, and cmx ploys it in his household for various corf plaint?. Mr Wilson is never without a bottle of the oil in his own home, a4<l de clares tbat it cured the wife of Mean B. Towns and Co.'s storekeeper, wJ6 was * "down "with rheumatism; It majj be mentioned tiiat the Hon. Alexander Stuart, ML.A., Primo Minister and Colonial, Secretary of New South Wales, is a partner iv the firm of R. Towns and Cc. " THEY CALL HIM D0OTOB." ' .' Mr H. G, Kowell, tbe popular proprietor of the Great Western Hotel at Katcomba, is one of the most steadfast believers in St. Jacob's * ill, and ia untiring iv recommend ing it for numerous distrev siog complaint*. He told the reporter of ceveral' wonderful cures in his district, and he adverts particu larly to tbe case of a prominent official in the service of the Government of New South Wales. Mr ' owell'a success ana en'husiasra in administering the oil b&W induced bis friends to call him doctor 1

FINAL IMPESSSIONS. The reporter was deeply impressed with the splendid unanimity ot public sentiment regarding this remedy. All who were approached spoke readily, many even .WiUj * enthusiasm, of its efficacy in serious and painful ailments. " JNaver saw anything like it," and "a 11 tbat it is claimed to W, were the most common verdicts °* _ colonists whose utterances carry wtight. St. Jacob's Oil has become tne talk of tho town, and Its qualities»»» eagerly debated in the interior by squatter, selector, bushman, and digger. Irutn to ■lay, it is being made plain to all that new in the history of Australia has a J»«dieu dif-covery he.en accented by the public ffltn such general approbation.

THF 1 AICKLAND E\KMmi st.ih, THCRS*JA V AUGUST 16



Special .aavertisemente. -J T>. LOMER GA H, T A I LO B, &C BeKB to Inta m his o'd blends tliit hs lisa Returned from Coromaudcl. and is p o jived to Fit Them Oat on the most reasonable terms at h's Promisee, > • NO. 16 GKHY-SIRttBT, (Oppoai c Market Hotel). N.B.—Gentlemen's Own Material made np. 168 Sc 160 THE |Queen-Bt. 168 ft 160 Queen-st. 158 & 160 NEW ZEALAND Queen-st. ISB & 160 Queon-st. 158 & IGO CLOTHING FAOTOEY Qneenat. 168 & 160 Queen-Bt. 158 & 160 Abb Now Dismaying a Queen-st, 168 ft 160 Queen-Bt. 168 & 160 Gband Stock Queen-st. 168 & 160 Queen-st. 168 & 160 OF Queen-Bt. 168 ft 160 Queen-Bt. 158 ft 160 NEW ZEALAND MADE Queen-Bt. 168 & 160 Queen-sc 188 & 160 PIEUE GOODS FOR Queen-st. 158 ft 160 Queen-Bt. 158 ft 160 THE SEASON. Queen-Bt, 168 ft 160 Queen-flt. Iks fr iKn The Cheapest and Most oueen at! li&l&O Durable* Goods ever $£££ 158 ft 160 offered t0 tho Queen-st 168 & 160 L Queen-st. 158 ft 160 • - Quoen-st, 158 & 160 New Zealan> Blankets Queen-st. 158 & 160 New Zealan J ilanketo Queen st 158 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Queen St. 158 & IGO New Zealand Blankets Queen-Bt. 158.& 160 New Zealand Blankets Queen St. 158 & 160 Queen-Bt. 168 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-st. 168 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-st. 168 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Qneen-Bt. 158 ft 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-st. 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-Bt. 158 & 160 Queen st. 168 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st, 168 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st. 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Qneen-»t. 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st. 168 ft 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st. 168 ft 160 Queen Bt. 138 & 160 New Zealand Knitting Queen-st. 158 & 160 Yarns Queen-Bt. 168 ft 160 New Zealand Knitting Queen-st. 168 & 160 Yarns Queen-st. 168 ft 160 New Zealand Knitting Queen-Bt. 168 ft 160 Yarns Queen-st. 168 ft 160 New Zealand Knitting Queen st. 158 ft 160 Yarns Queen-Bt r\ v r ri as h w al v AT COST T9RIOEB OSX XKIOEB WILL CBiSK QATUKDAY, * UGDST "1 CTH, IHB BBBIDUK OF WINTER STOCK WILL. BE OLBiRKD DURING THE WBBK AT NOMINAL PBIOBB. JM ILNB AWD ChOYCE, QUEEN ft WELLKBLKY-STRKKT3. -JT\ X A P E X Y. CLEARING SALE T. B. RoBaON, PONS'>NBY. 19 BKMOVING TO NEW PKE*MIBEB, Nbst Mri Woods, Butcher. GREAT KEDUCTIONS GENUINE SALE! NO PUFF DBAPEKY, Mr G. Halmc being the largest single Sroprietor in the butchering business in the orth Island of New Zealand, it places him in a position to give the pnplio better value for their money than any other shop in Auckland; The quality and price cannot be surpassed. Mutton at 2d; boiling beef at Zd ; steam made sausages at 3d; roasting beef, 3d. M. and sd; German sausage. 6d (wholesale, sd); black pud ding, sd; pork brawn, id ; pork pies, id ; save loyn, Id each; Buckling pigs, poultry, ox tongues, &O. T [ADVT.J Buyers of City Council Leases between SeVwyn and Hcton-atreet yjtn a 0 we ij to con- WiU not exceed 10 per cent 5.' Hrst cost pamttagOT repair wif he ?Jnffi v°o* No suranoo -wIU bo 60 to TOtot <St\M"lai6ll'- can KM bnilt quickly. ParUesl?nVl OSB .Th°r



Special Advertisements. New Winter Hosieky. just lauded, EX GEORGK BKWLKY, A SPLENDID STOCK OF WSSB HBsS: FROM J. & K. MOKLEY'S. g 293 PACKAGES 0 J RIBBED & PLAIN BLACK & NAVY MARONK & OAK- j DINAL ! GRENAT & SEAL BROWN 9 WHITS & SKY BLUE CLARET & CHOCO LATE t STEEL & CLERICAL LADIES & OHIL r DREN'S I HO X & HALF HOSE. "Y^ILLIAM J^TTRAY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, & HOSIER, 178.180, & 182. QUEEN-STREET. Y OXFUKNISH YOUR HOUSE CHEAPLY FItJM . GAR LICK & CRANWELL-S Jt-TJRNITUBs WAKBHOUSE. RON BEDSTEADS -480 In Btook, now > GARLICK leot from ; Frenoh i *V Tester, Four Fny. & CRANWELL, Stump Cots, Chair tocds, Stretchers, Child's Bed- Queen-st, steads with half sides, Doable Iron Bedsteads Auokland. from 25s to alO. SPRING MATTRASSES- RowoUffe's Wire Spring QARLICK Mattrasa, Stuffed Box & ORANWELL and Lath Mattrasß. BEDDING ready for de GARLICK livory (to fit any size & CRANWELL Bedstead) — Hair, Ka pok, Flax, Flook, Fibre QARLJCK Mattrasses. Feather & ORANWELL Beds, Pillows and Bols ters, Palliasses; a large GARLICK BED^O^Ku^* & ORANWELL Great variety of Wash- qaRLIOK stands and Tables; & CRANWELL very pretty Queen Ann Marble top Waahstand QARLIOK and Table, with glass & CRANWELL attached; also various low priced patterns for QARLIOK ordinary rooms; Chest & ORANWELL of Drawers, Ward robes, Toilet Glasses, qaRLICK DnJSn^O. .nd & CRANWELL Drawing-room Furni- GARLICK tare -Suites in Btook & c r A NWEEL very cheap, and Furni ture for any room made —— to order at a short no- ran-or mir tloe. Occasional Chairs GARLICK and Tables. o_ ni> i \rwn>T t AUSTRIAN Bent Wood & CRANWELL Furniture — Without-,, Vr , m ,. y , ■„■.„„ doubt the Urgest var C*ll Furnish Your lety of Chairs in this „ • style to select from In UOUBO Auckland: Piano Stools, nnaurrv Arm, Folding, Rocking CHEAPLY, and Children^ Chairs. n-v T , 1 , r .™,,n, 1 0T v AMERICAN CHAIRS- EXPBDITIOUBLY, Importers direct from New York. AND KITCHEN FURNITURE TnonolTOmv Fenders and Flreirons, IHOROUGHLY. Carpets, Floor Cloths, . _ Linoleum, Matting, Chimney Glasses, &a. GARLICK &0> & CRANWKLL, YOU can Furnish Queen-st., WELL from the City Hall Arcade. Auckland. VJreat 18 alls of A. W. Mack's . B_W3 SISSI: MRS J. SMITH having bought the Bankrupt Stook of A. W. Mace, will offer the same together with her own large and well-assorted Btook of Drapery, Clothing, &c, at a Great SacrlQoe, in order to clear. The Stock ia new, and wel chosen. The following lines will show the Enormous Reductions :— Black and Cold Velveteens, from la 94 Cold Satins, from Is lid, all shades Silks reduced from 4s Ud to 3s lid, all winter shades Satin Cloth, 61d, worth 10} d Useful Flannel, B|d, worth Ud . Blankets, from 5s Ud each Men's Pilot Coats, reduced from 28s fid to Men s Strong Trousers, Gs 9d Boys' Suits, from 5s Ud Youths' Good Tweed Suits, 18s Bd. worth 21s And all other goods at equally low prices. NOTE THB ADDRESB- J^ MI T H OMI T H DKaPEK & CLOTHIER (Next United Service Hotel), queen-street Enlakgment of Premises, j. cosgrave & co., BSING OBLIGED TO KNLARBB THiGIR PREMISE?, WILL BB COMPELLED TO CLEAR OUT THE REMAINING POR. TION OF THEIK STOCK AT UNPREOKDESISDLY LOW PHIOBB. JT # COSGRAVE & Co., Upper Queen-stbeet. rpUORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH BATE FOR BALK I "Orwn " Flour, In sacks, 100"c ana B0"» Champion" do, do. *»• "Cantab" do. do, do, Sharps Bras Wheat Great .Bargain IN GREY riALICOEB.- RKY V/ALICOES. ( 2038 (Two Thousand and Thirty eight Yards) GBEY CALICO, Bllghtly Damaged by Salt Water, FROM ljd Per Yard-Three Half-pence per Yard. Large Lot of Remnants in Dress Materials, Tweeds, &&, very cheap COO Yards Manufacturers' Ends Irish Linen, from Is 6d yard—splendid value 100 Dozen Pairs Hosiery Samples, from 6d pair 600 Linen Handkerchiefs, slightly damaged, from sd-Great Bargain Horrocks's Long Cloth, 3}d yard L rge Stook Muslin Curtains, from 2a 3d pair Also, A Largo Lot of JO « LINKS, worthy ot attention. VVILLLaM Ji. BkIDGMAAI'S, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSB. * UCKLAND GAS C'MFAiSY -OL LIMITED. ESTABLISHED 1883. PTJRVKYORB OV LIGHT. HKAT, AND POWKR. Blum-rooms, Fort-attest, M*™BBi omooana



special Advertisements. NEW STORY. JJEW gTORY! J^EW gTORYI IN THE STAR SATURDAY SUPPLEMENT OF AUGUST 25TH Will appear the opening Chapters of a New and Sensational Story, entitled " OUT OF THE STORM; OR, Grace Wray's Trials." BY MAJOR ALFRED ROCHEFORT. Intending Readers should see that they secure the Issue of Saturday Wekk, in which the Story begins. , __J



Never Return.—lt is said that one out of qvery four real Invalids who go to foreign countries to recover health never return, except as a corpse. The undertakers, next to the hotelkoepors, havo tho most profitable business. This oxcessivo mortality may bi) proventod and patients saved and cured under the care of friends and loved ones at home, if they -will but use Hop Bitters in time. Bead. Indigestion.—Tho main canso of nervousness is indigestion, and that is canned by weakness of the stomach. No one can have Bound nerves and good health without using Hop Bitters to strengthen the stomach, purify tho blood, and keep the liver and kidneys active, to carry off : all the poisonous and waste matter of the sys tem. See. Singer, White, Frister and Kossman, and Jones's Machines at D. S. Chambers, 70, Queen ; street. , Qukkn op Beverages. — Refreshing the weary, soothing the invalid, cheerinc: the social, Purk tea alone, by Its excellent qualities, cx i eels all other drinks. A cup of good tea can most easily and readily be obtained by using only the pure teas sold by Robt. Rew, Victoria-Btreet.-[ADVT.] We bavc made Concrete a Speciality, are praotically acquainted with its treatment, have studied how to reduce its Coat by adapting Plans and Specifications tosuitit, nowto frame for Build-ings, Tanks, &c, cheaply, and are prepared to ci?e Parties specifying or using our limk the fullest information. Conoreto Work of all kinds undertaken by Private Con tract. All Mahuraugi Limes are not alike, and none of Wilson's is genuine without the Trade Mark.—J. Wilson and Co., 81, Queen-street.- ADVT.]