SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATBR{^ o X i :r nSom?n B ,M BUNSRT.-Thlft Evening, 4.51 SUNRISE. -To-roorr'.w Mnrntog. 7.1 MOON'S AGK-Last Quarter, 30th, 2.2 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

tABT BVENIHO. I Mariner, sohooner, Qaeen, from Russell TO-DAY. ' Doug'ias, b.b. Norns, train Meronry Bay. I

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENIXO. I lon*, pa, Crawford, fjrWhatgarel |

EXPORTS.

Per Advanoe, for Sydney-301 paoka«eßbOX Umber. 1.869 piecesi sawn an a dressed *|™KS 155 doora, 121 bundles mouldings, 25 bundles mantlapleoes.

iNWAHDSCOASiwiat.-Vixen.fromWaiheke. with 60 tons Jcewood; South Carolina, from Barrier, with 10 tons fl ewood: Tokerau, from TalrumlnbaUnßti Sovei elfin of the Seas, from Maburangi, with 800 bushels lime: upotlki, from Whangarel, with 60 tons ooa'. omtWABDB CoASTWisa.—Tokerau, for Rua kaka.

The Government steamer Stella «>turned from a visit to Mokahlnau this morning, with several workmen7who have reoently been employed ' there. There wm no sign of theßuva, bom Fiji, up to a late hour this tfterncon. The schooner Advanoe deare* at the Customs for Sydney to-day. o Ta hwa^^e Cnfont?s^^rSco= Clansman. ■ The low by wwoks in N.3.W. during the last mmSto«l03800. Had the Austral not ba«n ratoed. the loas would have been about MMOM. The liv«s lost doring the year were Stthegreaternumber beina by the wmokof the Wonlora, oollier. whioh went down off Botany, with 16 sonls. Tho prevailing bad weather has prevented a Bpiedy alseharge v the Westmeath'd Auckland ikreo. She will proceed South about Friday or Saturday. The departure of the s.s. Manapourl for South has bsen postponed till noon on Friday, on account ot the weather delaying discharge ot Inward cargo.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

[BEUTKB'S CABLES.]

Sydney. May 22. Arrived, yesterday: Ihe s.s. Waihora, from Auoklßnd. M ELBOURNR,May22. Arrived: The Messagerles steamship Natal, from Marseilles, last evening. Melbourne, May 22. Arrived, this evening:. The Orient steamer John Elder, from Plymouth April 7.

COMMERCIAL.

Bvbnino Sjtar Offloe. Wednesday. Messrs B. Tonka and Co. held a Bile of spout- IDS. ex Wai wlok ti>d»y, whioh brought reason able srioes. Owing to the wet weather, the a»>e of tba Brow->-9troat property, Poneonby. was postponed for a weelr. Mr W. Dowden isow the salvage utock, oon slstlos of damaned in»i«9 grain, and arootriea. at (air rates. We learn that the Mutual and Norwich Union Insurance Compuntes promptly met their chinas, with Wr, Oowdeo's thanks. . ' Mr Gabriel Lewis held a clearance sale of general ironmongers goods. Toere was a large attendance, prices low. Mr Geo. Sibbin sold, by order of the mort- Rasee. the property in Parnell for £1400 cash. fir Geo. W. Binney sold BO cases of fruit at 83 ♦O 93. The balance of 310 cases, not yet out of the Bteamer, will be sold on Friday.

Mail Notice.

Mails vra* Closb as unobb :-

THIS DAT. For Thimes, per Enterprise, at 7 p.m. For Waiwera, To Raps, Craigleburn, and WarJcworth, per Rose Casey, at 7 p.m. Fbipav. SSth lost. For Friendly Islands, per Cygnet, at 11 a.m. For Waltara. ettLper Maogregor. at 11 a.m. Per i>.». Muawrari aa follow: For India, China. Mediterranean Ports, ana Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Ulsbome, Napier, Southern ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Snee and Brindlsl, or via Naples, for letter*, etc, specially so prepaid hnd addressed, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and Newspapers, at 10 n.m. Late letters till 11.20 *And for London via Rio Janeiro (per British Queen from Lyttolton en Slst inatant). for letters, eto.. specially so addressed, at 11 ft* OS* This mall will ba duo in London about the 17th July next. For Walheke, Oowes. and Coromandel. per Ooromandel. at I.SO p.m. For Thames, per Botomahana, at 3.30 P-m. For Whangarel Beads. Parna, Walpn, Whan erarel, Eamo. Tanglhua, and Mangapai, per lona, at i p.m. Bt>r Tnuranga. Ohinemntn, and Opotlkl per Olecelg, at i p.m. . For Manuawai and Eaiwaka, per Dougias, at 5 p.to. For Thames, per Enterpris?, tt 6.30 P.m. Saturday. 26th instant. For Noumea, per Olive Tkuilow. at 11 a,m. BOBT. K4YK, AoUng Chief Postmaster. Oble' PoKt-offlos, AnokUnd.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

May 23. 1883. Abbott's Opera Honso-Pink Domlnoa, 8 p.m. Professor Sample on "Ths Horsa," Quick's Stable, 7.50 p.m. Shareholders In Northern Omnibus Co., 7.80 p.m.

A.0.F., Court Zaalaudta, General Meetloß, 8 P.m.

Primitive MMhodlat School-room, Upper Pitt street. Spools! Religious Meeting by Members Ot Society of friends, 7 pm.

Deaths.

LAURIE.-On the 21st May, 1883. at the Pro vincial Lunatlo Asylum, Francis Andrew Laurie, aged 40 years. The funeral will leave the residence of his Bister <Mrs David Clark), George-street, Pon sonny, on Thursday, the 21th, at 3 P.m. Friends are Invited to attend.

Marriage.

MoGINN-MINOGUE.-On the 18th Instant, at St. John the Baptist Church. Parnell. by the Rev. Father Fynes. Vicar-Qoneral, Owen Mc- Ginn to Annio Margaret Minogae. Homo papers please copy.

Notices to correspondents.

A.B.C.—Nierht eohoola ate oonduoted by Mr Kramer in Shortland-itrtet. Mr Andrew In Hobson Btteot, Mr HamlU la Pitt street, while the Grammar Sohool evening classes oom mence this week.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1883.

For the cause that lacks asslstan For tho wrong that needs rimlittnffl. For ths futtuo in tho distuico, And ths good that ire can do

THE executors of the late Mr E. Costley ate placed in a curious position, inasmncn as the execution of their labours under deceausd's will involves the diicharge of an important duty to the public; and it is much to be desired that there should be no dashing. By the late Mr Costley'a will, all his estate, after payment of several personal legacies, was to be equally divided between certain public charities of Auckland; and, in order to carry out this intention, the trustees have made a pre liminary announcement of the sale of his freehold properties, to take place on 12th prox. We hope this determination will bo re-considered by the trustees, and that they will find it compatible with the terms of their trust to so administer the estate that these properties may be retained as permanent endowments lor the different Institutions concerned. The donor of this- munificent legacy to the public of Auckland certainly never con templated the selling of the freeholds, as this was a step to which he always showed himself strongly averse; and ie does not requiie great financial genius to see that the retention of these properties would produce a much better revenue than their sale possibly could do. The properties are in the best positions in the city—in Queen, Hobson, Victoria, and Drake-streets — and it may be safely calculated that they wiil largely iu creaso in value in the course of time, It is not a question of delaying the sale nntil the current leases of the properties expire; that la an immaterial matter, as, with free competition at the sale, the enhanced value of the rentals on re-leasing would be taken into account, and the properties would bring their tull value. What we think objectionable is the selling of the pro perty new or at any time, because by doing to, the public will be robbed of the " unearned increment" which will accrue to the value of these sites by the growth of population and the extension of commerce in Auckland, T/e cannot believe there ore any grounds for allegations which have been made to the effect that "rings "of capitalists are being formed to control the sale, and secure the properties at the bare reserve price; bnt even the base robbery which snob an action would imply only means a little greater loss to the public than the selling of these freeholds at their full present value would be, when it is remembered bow large a per manent revenue would be derived from leading them. Looking at the subject from every side, we cannot see that any necessity is laid upon the trustees to realise and divide the estate; and as we have every faithin their probity, and in the wisdom of their inten tion, we conclude that they have been led astray by taking a too-purely technical view of their obligations nnder the trust. We would ask them to look at the spirit ot the bequest, and not at the letter of the instrument conveying the gift— at the un doubted intention of the testator, and not at the hastily-prepared verbal expression of that intention j and if they do so, and consider the public interests, they will at once reconsider the orders which have been given for the sale. A very strong feeling has been evoked in town by the circulation of a statement that one of ,the properties, the Black Bull Hotel, Albert-street, has been sold very much below its value. Wehave.iuquiredinto the facts, and find that it is true that the i hotel has been sold for the sum of £2,000, Mr Mowbray being the negotiator for the purchase. The price appears to be a very low one, bnt we are assured that it was only accepted after a valuation made by Mr W. Aitken and Mr Joseph Newmaa ; that in estimating the valne a 60-years lease had to be taken into account, and that in view of the conditions of lease, the price was a fair one. On the other hand, Mr Newman informs us that his valuation was only made for property-tax purposes before the erection of the present building, If we grant, however, that the price was a fair one, and that the trustees acted to the best of their judgment on be half of the estate, the rumours which their action has engendered, and the talk of a public meeting which is already current in town, shows how necessary it is that in dealing with an estate of this kind, every step should be taken in the most public manner possible. The obligations ot executors under a will are

two»M'ie;\ Tbey have a doty to tne testa tors, and a duty to the legatees ; and when it happens in addition that public charities ate the principal legatees, the sjacredness of the truss is heightened. We hare every reason to believe that the gentlemen named in the late Mr Costley's will* acknowledge this position, and are anxious to satisfy the public wishes in the matter. Tke disposi tion of the estate by the testator was, indeed, undoubtedly influenced by the well-timed action of one ot the executors. They have, however, been anxious to realise the estate at once in order to hand over the sums of money due to the several legatees. To do this it appeared necessary to thorn to sell off the pro perties, it being understood that any of the charities interested which desired to keep their share of the legacy invested as an endowment, could bid and be credited with the purchase money to the extent of tbeir share under the will, 'ihere apears, however, ample room for difference of opinion as to whether this is the proper course to pursue, and in the cuse of the Costley bequest, the public are clearly en titled, by themselves or by their repre sentatives in the management of the insti tutions named in tbe will, to see tbat their interests do not suffer because Of a mistaken idea of duty on the part of the tiusteei. The prospect of magnificent endowments for benevolent purposes dwindling down into a few thousand pounds of ready money,to be frittered away by existing committees!of local institutions, oould never have been in the mind of tbe usrator. We do not hesitate to say tbat before proceeding one step further with the realisation of the estate, the executors ought to call together the representatives of the institutions interested, and take their iopinion on the subject.

The Czar of Russia has met with an en thusiastic reception at tha hands of the populace of Moscow on his going there to be crowned. The ceremony takes place in the course of a few days, and so far there is no sign of any Nihi listic attempt upon the Emperor's life. The Duke of Edinburgh and Lord Wolsely represent Great Britain at Moscow on the occasion.

An English paper, reviewing Brett's Auckland Almanac, says: " The only won der to us is how, in a British colony where labour and materials are expensive, a book of 328 pages and of a larger form than Whittaker's Almanac, could be published at the same price. In addition to its mass of statistical and topographical information, this year-book gives photographs of eminent or influential colonists, but with the present issue a useful mop has been given instead-"

The Government of New South Wales has intimated its intention of negotiating with the Orient Company as well as with the Pacific Company, and there is doubtless an expectation that tbe intention will be fulfilled. Tbe Orient Company can hardly be asked to continue to carry mails for a penny a letter, which ia all that is now paid by that or any other colony.

The jubilee of tha establishment of Con gregationalism in Australia is being cele brated by a conference in Sydney from May 15 to 24. Four delegates have gone from New Zealand to attend the conference, viz., the Revs J. Robertson, M.A. (Auckland), W. H. West, B.A. and LL.B. (Wellington), Thos. Roseby, M.A., LL.D. (Uuaedin), and J. Foster (Oainaru).

To the Editor: Sir:—ln reference to your quotation last evening from ''Tbe Schoolmaster," it fortunately does not be come necessary for me to deny its quotation or its inference of egotism, because the savings it purports to quote, and on which it comments, have been published in your paper, nmL themselves absolutely refute both the truth ot the alleged extract? and the fairness of the deduction of impertinent assumption, I only call atteuti n to the fact that " the ' tchoolmaster' is abroad " lest my silence be misconstrued.—l am, &c, ii. LAiSiiliEY, jnnr.

'1 he body of the late Thomas Hamilton, who was accidentally killed at the Sugar Company's works, Northcote, was followed to tbe cemetery yesterday by all his fellow workmen, numbering over 100, besides a number of other friends. Mr Muir, the company's manager, and Messrs Lundon and Seymour, engineers, attended in a mourning carriage. Key. W. Tebbs, M.A., read the burial service. The expenses of the funeral wore defrayed by Mr Muir.

To the Editor.—Sir,—Like your corres pondent in Monday's issue, I should be very glad to know what becomes of the news papers cent out from England. My friends at home post them regularly every week, but if we get two in as many months, we think it pretty well. Now, if the post il authorities profess to forward newspapers, why don't they fulfil tbeir contract! If not, why, let them say so, and save our friends at home bath trouble and expenso, and ourselves great annoyance.—l am, etc., LONO SUFFERING!,

The annual soiree in connection with St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Bemuera, took place last evening. At tbe public meeting that followed tbe tea, the Key. G. B. Monro presided. The following clergy men were also present: Revs. T. McKcrjzie Fraser, W, S. Potter, it. F. Macnicol, A. McCallnm, and J. S. Hill. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs Uunci man, Somervilk, Gulliver, and Oliver. In the course of his introductory remarks, the chairman said that during the time he had sharge of tho church 200 had Been added to the roll of church membership, including 88 new members. The clergymen present delivered short, pithy addresses, and the choir, under the leadership of Mr C. Hes ketti, sang several anthems.

To tho Editor: fir,—Permit me to ask you, through tbe columns of the Evening Stab, if the street to be called Whitaker street in the proposed list of altered names refers to Upper Queen-street on the Newton side of Karangahape-road ? i have been in formed that it refers to Queen-street from the junction of Groy-street up. The altera tion would be such a serious hindrance to the advance of business interests in that end of Queen-street (properly so-called) that I cannot believe such a blunder would be confirmed by the City'Council—A Kesi dent. [The proposed change affects the street from its junction with Wakefield street.—Ed. E.5 I.]

John Chrlstenson, late shipping clerk to the firm of Levien, Goldberg, aud Co., Mel bourne, whose estate is now in the luaol- I vent Court, was charged at the Criminal ' Court with embezzling £320 belonging to that firm. The prisoner, who is only 22 years of age, pleaded guilty. It was urged in mitigation of tbe offence that he had lost large sums of money on ho se racing. Abra ham Goldberg, of the firm of Levieu, Gold berg, and Co,, wai called to give evidence as to character. He stated that the prisoner always had enjoyed the confidence of the firm. In reply to His Honor Mr Justice Higinbotham, he stated that the prisoner mnst have commenced to appropriate the moneys of the fum to his own lue shortly after entering their service, but they had such confidence in him that they never once examined books, his Honor commented very severely on this evidence, Tbe prisoner was remanded for sentence.

To the Editor: Sir,—Allowme, although "only a woman," to put a word in edge ways about the proposed alterations at Britoraart Point. A gentleman resident in Auckland suggests that if St. Paul's Church Were allowed to remain, and tcnaced steps formed down to Customhouse-street, thore would be tor the inhabitants of Auckland a most attractive and safe place of resort to view whatever may be going on in the harbour. If trees were planted on these terraces and seats placed in suitable positions, children and invalids would be able to spend many a pleasant hour in com fort—Yours, &c, Mrs Brown (Pro Bono PtJBLiCO.) P.S.—a woman must have a postcript. Don't be afraid that my youngest child will fall downstairs through my not troubling my head about my own offairs, as I feel the advancement of the city to be the business of each resident.

A number of entertainments are announced for to-morrow evening, the chief of which is the annual gathering of the children of the Band of Hope Union, under distinguished auspices and the various orders of social reformers. The choir will comprise at least 400 young singers, under the competent sway of Mr K. Tudehope. Mr Kenyan will perform the " H airy Bells," and Airs Hannah Hall, a Quaker lady, will deliver a short address,followed by Beys. T. Spurßeon and W. S.- Potter. At Parnell Hall, the Working; Men's Aid Society trill hold an anuivereary soiree. A limelight entertainment by Mr Dennes will be given at Bayfield Auxiliary Sunday-school, Pon sonby, founded by Key. John King Davis, M.A. A public tea meeting will bs held in the Franklin Koad Primitive Methodist Church, and a lecture given by Rev. James Guy, on "Some of onr Favourite Hymns aud their Authors," with illustrative hjmus by the choir. Professor Lambert will pre side at the haimonium. Horace Dean's loyal entertainment and dance will be held in the Lproe-street Hall. Theatre Royal. "The Weddlog March," character sketches and songs,

• Despite the delays caused by the broken i j weather, the progress made with the works ' for_ the Sugar Company at Aorthcoto is ■ satisfactory. 'J he piles of the whaif have been extended into the harbour fer a distance of 300 feet. Ihe dam at Duck ! Creek has been raised to the formation I level.

Detective Twohey arrived here from Wel lington yesterday to fill the vacancy caused by the transfer of Detective Htr&thum to Duucdin. Detective Twohey ranks as a iirst-class detective, and is one of the oldest policemen in the colony. He is spoken of as a smait and efficient officer,

Shortly before the Zealandia left Sydney, a passenger, bound for 'Frisco, was arrested by the police. He was found to have £700, which was alleged to have been dishonestly gained, secured under his pillow on board the steamer, and was required ashore to account for the possession of it.

A young man named William Earl, re siding at Bmoawartha, near Wodonga, whilst proceeding to his home, lit a lire against a tree for the purpose of warming himself, He sub: equently fell asleep along side of the tree, which fell upon him, causing instantaneous death.

On Tuesday ni^ht a patient at the Lunatic Asylum Darned F. Laurie died of general debility. He had been an inmate of the institution since 1879, and formerly resided at Otahuhu, and he has relatives residing at X ewton, A n inquest was being held at the Asylum this atternoou before Dr. Goldsbro', coroner.

The 'J hames Volunteers have decided to omit their annual review and dinner from tho programme of Queen's Birthday festivi ties this year, out of respect for the memory of the late Major Withers.

The period for receiving nominations for the offices of city auditors closed at noon to-day. The following gentlemen have been nominated :—George Fraser, nomi nated by Win. Gorrie and Tbos. Buddie; John Milne, by Joaiah C. 'Firth and J. Chambers; and Thos. L. White, by John Batger and Thomas Macky, The poll takes place on Friday, July Ist.

Yesterday a man named Walsb, well known to the police, hired a horse from a Enblican at Otahuhn for the purpose, as c said, of riding to Papatoitoi. He, how ever, came to Auckland, left the horse at Quick's stable, and, going out into the town, soon got gloriously drunk, and was taken care of by the police. The owner of the horse came into town in hot haste this morning, and fortunately soon discovered the wbereabouts of the missing animal, A marriage ceremony was performed at noon to-day, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, by the Rev. Father Macdonuld, The happy bridegroom was Mr Kelly of the Piorincial Hotel; and the bride, Miss Kate O'Brien. Mr and Mrs Gleesrm and several young friends witnessed the nuptials, but owing to the inclement weather, thu honeymoon trip was postponed until tho telurn of tho seemly sunshine.

A fitting of the Supreme Court in bank ruptcy was held this niornincr, when dis charges were granted to tho following debtors:—Kdward M. Edgcumbe (repre sented by Mr James Russell, of Jackson and Russell), Richard George, Frederick George Kemp, Alfred A, Stephanson, and James Wilson (Mr Coleman), Wonlsey Allen (Mr Thome), Charles Patrick O'Han lon (Mr Madden), Thomas Marsh Davlcs (Mr Speed. In the cases of Thomas Kelly and David A'sher, arranging debtors, orders were made declaring tbe deeds of arfange ment completely executed, on tho motions of Mr Theo. Cooper and Mr George respec tively.

There was again a good attendance at tbe Opera House last evening, notwith standing the weather and other unfavour able circumstances. Tbe performance was ii most amusing one, and kept the audience in constant mirth during iis progress. It opened with the sparkling comedietta of a 'Fit of Dyspepsia," in which Mr Leopold and others were decidedly successful. "Pink Dominos," a highly amusing comedy, formed the subsequent part ot the evening's entertainment. The impersona tion of Joskin Tubbs. by Mr Sterling White, wai the feature of tbe play, and it can safely be said that neither this nor any other character of tbe same class has yet been so well portrayed in Auckland. It is highly realistic, and not by any means overdrawn. Credit is due to all the other members of tho company for the excellent representations of their respective parts. The same programme is announced for this evening.

According to the "Mercury,"'whilst the Wcstuieoth was at Uobart twenty stow aways deserted, They were mostly firemen and sailors who were working their passages to Auckland at the customary wnt;e of la a month. Many of the emigrants by tbe Westnieath also tried to get ashore on the quiet. Few, however, succeeded ia th»ir desire, though it seems that a great number of them, from the accounts that they had heard ot the colony during their stay in port, had entertained a decided preference to tiohart over Anckland, where they were bound to. Some amusing tales are tola of the ingenuity of some of the women who were desirous of leaving the Westineath there. To there tender pleadings to stow them away in the coal tenders, tbo crew turned a deaf ear. Hue girl implored a craftsman very hard indeed to pull her through a port-hole and hide her in bie craft.

Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the revival sormons at the Arch Bill Wen« leyan Church have been attended with success, and the promoters sincerely hope the remaining services will be specially ap preciated by the residents attending in still larger mumbers. To-night and Friday night Gospel addresses, Saturday night a band meeting.

There have been 874 invitations issued for the ball at Government House to morrow (Queen's Birthday).

The attention of the Volunteers is directed to the District Orders appearing in another column.

In our account of the funeral of Major Withers, we omitted to state that in the cortege were upwards of 30 members of the Police Force.

His Excellency the Governor visited the extensive works of the Auckland Timber Company (Limited) yesterday afternoon, when he was met by Mr G. Holdship, man aging director,, His Excellency, who was ac companied by his private secretary, spent some time in viewing the large plant of wood - working machinery, and compli mented the company on the extent and completeneas of the same.

Last evening Professor Sample's class met at Quick's stable at 7.30. The Pro fessor gave a brief lecture on the horse, and took Mr Jones's timid horse in hand, and in a few minutes was cracking the whip all about it, and driving it about with old kerosine tins tied to its tail. Afterwards he had a young horse (which he had taken in band unbroken last week) without halter oi bridle, following him about.

We regret to hear that the Rev. Mr Hobbs (one of the earliest New Zealand missionaiies) and his aged spouse are both very ill and confined to Bed. The husband is eighty-three years of age, and the wife one year his senior. Mr Hobbs has been for sixty years in the colony, and for nearly half a century he laboured as a missionary, principally in the Bay of Islands and Hoki anga districts, The aged couple are the parents of Mr Richard Hobbs, M.H.R.

Two teams of footballers were to leave here by the Eotomahana this afternoon for the Thames, where matches will be played with local fifteens to-morrow (Queen's Birth day). The Dames of the team matched against the Thames Football Club are :— Whiteside (captain), Lecky. Dawoon, U'Coanell, Cole, Hidings, Salt, Laurie, Danks, Dewar, PilkiDgton, Jttyun, Williams, Kittley, and Hill. Emergency : Pulman and Hardwick. Thames Football Club: Steward (captain), Airey, Allom, Aperahama, Baume, Christie, Frater, Hall, McGregor, Murray, Nahe, Rae. Tregon mug, Ogle, and Watene. The Junior Auckland team will play a 15 from the Shortland Football Club. Tha senior team will be entertained at dinner after the match by thoir Thames brethren.

A serious accident ocenrred at the Wharf Flour Mills, Queen-street, yesterday, the victim being a stoker named Thomas Booth, While oiling the machinery his right arm was crushod at the elbow, between the moving beam of the engine and an iron flrder. The accident being observed y one of the employeI*,1 *, medical aid was sent for, and Dr. Hooper was soon in attendance. The unfortunate man was removed to his resideace in Sheridan street, where Dm. Goldafcro' and Bawson called,and a consultation having been held, it was decided that amputation was neces sary. The operation was performed last evening, and tbis morning, we are glad to lenn, Booth was doing as well as could be expected.

i'o the_ Editor: —Sir, —In your issue of last evening, n paragraph appeared to tbe effect that the Town Clerk of Melbourne receiyod £1,100 per annum as salary. Con trasting that with the £500 paid to our present Town Clerk, Mr P. A. Phillips, it would not appear as if ho via* overpaid, but, if I mistake not, the Town Clerk of Melbourne acts in a dual capacity, viz., Town Clerk and Solicitor ; so that to draw a comparison, one would want to add Mr Cotters yearly accounts to that of the Town Clerk's salary. Then, porhapa, wo thould find that, comparing the importance of Melbourne with our own city, the salaries were pretty nearly balanced.-1 am, &c, Ratepayer

The_ Victorian Government, ever to the front in matters of aggressive policy, have, through tbeir Premier, instructed the Agent-General of the colony in London to lodge a protest with tbe Imperial Govern ment against the proposed deportation to Auatralia of Carey and the othor informers in the Phoenix Park murder trials. Like New Zealand, Victoria w»s never a convict settlement and her action has doubtless been prompted by a jealous desire to nip in the bad any scheme for making her the receptacle of nnconvicted felons. Other colonies could not object with so govd a grace ; but it is to be hoped that the pro test of Victoria will prove sufficient to show tbe Imperial Government the objectionable nature of tbeir proposal, and make them abandon the intention.

To the Editor: Sir.—The two letters that have recently appeared in your paper in reference to the course pursued by the A.D.C. in issuing invitations to Govern ment Hou>p, appear to me to call for uoticc I presume Major kecks ha* no other guide tban that which bis pre decessors appear to have invariably fol lowed, namely, the names entered in the Government House visitors'books. Now, sir, I, amoogat hundreds of other?, entered my name, and while doing so. glanced through the signatures written before mine, and, although an expert of some 20 years' experience in deciphering names, there were dozens in that book so blurred, blotted, and wretchedly scrawled that I could not read them. That being so, it is excus able in a stranger. As a matter of fact, however, and in justice to Major » ecles, it should be stated that so careful has he been, and anxious that tbe courtesy of Government House should ba ireely ex tended to all who are fairly entitled to ex pect them, that he has issued nearly two hundred invitations more than have ever before been issued on a similar occasion.— Yours, etc., Dklta, Ponsonby, 23rd May 1883.

Tho fourth anniversary of the Loyal United brothers Lodge of Oddfellows was celebrated by a tea, concert and dance in the Newton Hall last evening. There were about 150 persons pro-cut. The catering was done in good style by Mr Kowlinson, and the tables were presided over by lady friends of members. After tea, Brother Super, N.G., occupied tkecbair, andnftr he had made a few appropriate remarks an interesting programme was gone through. Songs were rendered by 1 Messrs Gcodison, Allen, and Salt, Mi«s nay, find Mrs Parker, Miss Hay and Mr Mincber 3 ang a duet, and Mrs Neave and Mr J. Mincher performed a pianoforte duet, while Dr Walker contributed a violin solo, and Mr Newton a recitation. The Secretary's report showed that the lodge was opened in 1879 with 26 member*. It had 118 financial members on March 27 last, six new members bad since been initiated, and four proposed. Out of the tick fund during the post three years £193 had been paid, one member receiving £4110s in 1881. There still remains a credit balance of £200. At close of the concert a dance took place, and passed off very successfully.

The concert in St. James's Hall on Mon day evening in connection with the United Methodist Mutual Improvement Cla»s was largely attended, and the performances highly creditable to the members and their friends. Mr James Saundora occupied the chair. Tbo secretary, Mr Johnston, read a well-written report «f the past session, which showed that continued accessions are being made week by week, and that essays, pipers, and several debates have engaged the attention of the class. The members had been favoured with an excellent lecture by Mr Blackmail on the pleasures and ad vantages of literature in connection with mutual self-help. The treasurer bad a satisfactory balance in hand after meeting current expense*; the credit proceeds were set apart with the vhw of getting together a useful lib-ary, and already the cla>s had purchased 61 volumes. The programmo wai then submitted to the audience, con sisting of selections by Bartlcy and Hanne kiu'a band, pianoforte duets by Miss Maria Edwards and Mr Geo. U. Johnston, viz., " Echoes of Lucerne." The Misses Hayles gavo in a pleasing and effective manner. " Canary Birds." Mias Fence sang " Ruby," and responded to an encore, bongs were rendered by Mr O, B. Way mouth, "We Tars;" Mr C, Birtley, "Sailing;" Mr Tudehope, the ■' Lighthouse Keeper;" Mr Leedam, two comic songs. Mr a. Tatter sail recited "Tho ijream of Eugene Aram," in masterly style. Mr Thomas Clark's recitation won kindly applause. The second part consisted of an interesting dia logue, "Falsehood," quite new to the audience, and an amui-ing farce, in six characters, entitled, " Tweedleton's Tail coat," which fairly convulsed the spectators with laughter. The members gave the children of the Howe-street Industrial Home free admission to the hall. Tbo whole of the entertainment was gratifying, and without a flaw,

Although we have the authority of the renowned librettist, W, S. Gilbert for the statement that " a policeman's lot ia not a happy one," it cannot be denied that "numbers of the fource" have oppoitunides of studying men and manners that seldom fall to the lot uf other human atoms. Con stable Mitchell, the suave officer in charge of the lock-up, bad an experience this morning which has set him cogitating as to the possibility of it being a premonition of the dawn of a Golden Age in poiice matters. Two men, who had evidently been drinking heavily, entered the guardroom and re quested that they should be ''run in." One of them, who had probably been through the mill before, and who we will designate No. 1, turned out his pockets and divested himself of his necktie. His companion looked on with the greatest sang froid, until No. 1 was conducted cell-ward ; he fhpn mnrln a muvriiipnt towards thn dnnr then made a movement towards tne aoor, While be^nT' elrched" ho reviled^the lot of loafers as bobbies," and was rapidly hustled off to keep JSo. 1 from feeling lonely, Tn thA FHitni-• Sir Ynnr pnrrflnnnmlpnf To the Editor . bay-Ypur correspondent in last night's issue is deserving of praise for bringing this matter of the naming of streets prominently before the ratepayers, for they will see the selfishness of tbe Coun cillors,. their bad taste-ungentlemanly taste—in taking upon themselves the right of conferring upon one another honours which are to be handed down to posterity by the use of a tin plate at each street corner. This, sir, if a right at all, could only be in a graceful manner bestowed by the burgesses themselves ; and now see i/g that they are capable of such small act, are they really fit to legislate, literally and beneficially, for us in the future? bis Worship the Mayor cannot have any portion ot this letter applied to him, for although he has his eye to business and honour?, I he knows U and when to secure^ and lam sure he must have shrunk from taking any part in this naming-of-streets business further than his office would permit. However, if they will saddle us with their Gbjectionable names at pr.sent, let us remember on election day, and return | men who are above petty larceny—for, sir, I it is ona of the phases of it to covet and take unto themselves that whiphbelongs to. others to give, in order to perpetuate tbeir own commonplace names; without, peH , haos, a single good, ace to stand out m relief.— Yours', Sic, KON LTBVt.'

A soiree and ball, in connection with the Auokland Working Men's Friondly Aid Society, Is announced to take placo to-morrow (Thur* day) ni ht in tho odd f elloWß . HaU Pam ' ell . *** and Miss hoberts, teachers of dane The Band of H rehearßal at choral Hall this evening will no doubt be afleoted by the inolement weather, but the comniittoo hops that all who can attend will do SO. Those pOßi tiroly unable to attend this evening will obtain admission to-morrow evening by using rehoarsal tickets. Garlick and Cranwell have now the most complete Furnishing Warehouse in Auokland atateSoST^ variety of Bedsteads iwd Becirocm Fm-niture.- City Hall Arcade, Queen-street.—[Advt.l Ponsonby Choral Society's concert (in aid of the funds), Oddfollows' Hall, Ponsonby, Fri day, Bth June. Tloketa, 2s eaoh, or three for 6s. Particulars in Saturday sl ß sue.-[Apvx.l O°r Boys will hold a social gathering g&SSft^lS"^. o'clock. k»«oiki» A sale of radog gtock et m fafc pIaCB ftt Mr A. Bucko's on Friday next when the following will be put under the hammer; - 5- llUnB/ Ral c ,.'. SD,l, dß': k? hpo. Popgun, Como', SSftt^StK damtai, Ua4y. ana the brood mare Xantlppe, with foal at foot bj Can-a-ple. Amongst the attractions for to-morrow evening is the annual gathering of Bands of r^iJ? ™? iS ion» t(?A} rery S^SSS^Sl^l&^tlSXW^ Union choir and 400 Band of Hope members un«ier Mr Tuaehope. the Revs Potter and -^f^T^^^T^T^t JJ.S.F., of Ohio, will deliver a short address, Sewinc Machine Depot (wholesale and r etail).-D. 8. Chambers, 70, Queen street <oppo site the Bank.

CABLEGRAMS.

[RBUTEB'S TELKGMM',]

(Received May 23—12.30 p.m.) COMMERCIAL. LONDON, May 20. Consols have declined f, and are now quoted at 101f. New Zealand securities remain at last quotations—s per cent. 10-40 loan, 106 ; 5 pec cent. 18S9 loan, 103J, ex div. ; 4J per cent. 1879-1904 lobd, 102J; 4 per cent, inscribed stock, 102 J. LONDOS MAKKSTS. Colonial breadstuff's continue quiet, but firm, at the following prices :- 6 delaide wheat, ex warehouse, 503; New Zealand ditto, 45a to 48a 6d ; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 34s ; Australian tallow—best beef, 41s; best mutton, 43a, The market continues dull. LONDON WOOL SALES. At the wool sale te-day, 10,430 bales were offered, Present prices were firmly maintained. THE UNITED STATES AND THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL SEKVICtf. Washington, May 21. Mr CrelghtoD, who, at agent for the New Zealand Government, has been negotiating for the renewal of the Pacific service, has completed arrangements with the United States Government tor the continuation of the service. He expresses himself confident that the Mew Zealand Government will ratify his actions. NEW GuVEUNOR-GENEKAL OF CANADA. . . LONDON, May 21. The annonncement that the Marquis of Lome was about to be succeeded aa Go vernor-General of Canada by the Marquis of Lansdowne is officially confirmed. [SPECIAL TO PKESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received May 23-10.40 a.m.) THE SI'OCK EXCHANGE KE- CuVJKRIcvG. LONDON, May 27. Business on the Stock Exchange is re covering from the effects of the panic caused by a recent large failure. THE ITALIAN CABINET. Signor Depretis will probably undertake the reform of the Italian Cabinet. THE <l INViNCIBLES " ACTIVE. A branch of the Invincible Society has been formed, it is bolievtd, in Tralee.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received, May 23,12.40 p.m.) Victoria and the rhcenix Park Informers. MKLB :URNI£, this day. The Premier, Mr James Service, has telegraphed to the Agent-General instruct ing him to protest to the Imperial Govern ment against the proposed deportation of Pncenix rark informers to Australia. LEGALISING BTBAM MOTORS IN SYDNEY. SYDNEY, May 22. The Government have decided not to stop the running of the steam tramways during Parliamentary action in the matter. A Bill has been prepared to legalise the use of steam motors. DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANE AT SAMOA. '-• MELB 'UKNE, May 22. Nows has been received here that a de structive hurricane and earthquake occurred at Samoa on March 24 (sic). Many vessels were totally wrecked, and two deaths occurred from drowning MELBOURNE GRAIN MAKKEI". MELBOURNE, May 22. The Melbourne manager of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of Kew Zealand (Limited) reports of the local grain market as follows : — Wheat quiet at 5s Id to 5s 2d ; malting barley weaker at 5s 6d to 6s. The market for New Zealand oats is steady; feeding sorts are quoted at 3a to 3* 3d ; milling ditto, 3s 3d to 3s 5(1. New Zealand oats under bond, 2< 4d to 2a Bd.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Governor's levee to-morrow. A Ground Kent.—An earthquake. " it rains, and the rain is never weary." A ''Doubtful" Personage.—The "Due dcs Ifs." The Cry of the Stag Huuter.—"Deer at any price." The Bankruptcy Bill will soon be printed. Efforts are made to form a Commercial Association in Palmerston North, Gisborne people mean to have the Go vernor's opinion about a breakwater. Another sickly representative, —Mr Shepherd, M.H.K., his been taken ill. Mr George Cliff, ex-Mayor of Timaru, has left for Taranaki, being presented with a puree of sovereigns. A Chrlstchurch waiter has had to pay £10 for throwing a cup of tea on a servant girl.

Free trade in driok has caused a great in. crease of drunkenness in Switzerland. Government will cot bring in a bill em* bodying Major Atkinson's insurance "fad." The "larrikins" of Dunedin have at. tacked the bicyclists, and find it good sport Two thousand natives will dance a " haka " before Tawhiao at Tauranga. Napier people are arranging to give the Governor a cordial reception. Faiihaka natives made an attempt to hold a meeting on the 17th inst. One of ihe leaders of the Delaware Senate is Dr. Mustard. Ho " draws " well, and is reckoned a very "smart" man. Dunedin "hard-heads" celebrate the Queen's Birthday by a draughts tourna ment. There is a tea growing noar Sydney which is a striking likeness of Sir Henry Parkos. A railway 225 miles In length is about to be formed in Portia.

Northern Omnibus Company meets to night. There are 1,900 shales taken up. A Tauranga chief will present Tiiwhiao with £900 in cash and £600 in mats, &c. Fifty-two million cans of tomatoes were packed last year in America. A telegraphic chess match, between Napier and Wellington players has been won by the tormer. Unnedin School Committee propose to enforce the attendance of the Juvenile Pina fore Troupe at a public school.

Moody arid Sankey intend to visit London I next September, and are negotiating for the uso of the Agricultural Hall at Islington, which will accomodatc about 10,000 people. Cbristchurch Musical {Society proposed to perform "The Redemption, "but as £20 royalty is asked from them,|they decline to redeem their promise. A savoury task is now being carried out at Ohinemutu—removing the occupants of the Maori cemetery to a new dwelliug place. There are more people interested in the reduction of the price of beer than in the decrease in postal rates. Dunedin School Committee give the nse of school buildings for hsilf-an-hour every morning for religious instruction, sectarian or otherwise.

Mr Tindall has been appointed conduc tor of Übristchnrch Musical Society, vice Mr Wells.resigocd. Hon. John Bright's father was a factory band in Kochdale, and made up his mind to marry as soon as he earned a guinea a week.

Seagulls now adorn girls' bonnets. But when 'in their native element the gulls naturally take to the buoys for support. Yesterday, the Wellington \yoollen Manufacturing Company was formed, with a capital of £100,000. " £ftands Auckland where she did ?"

Here is appser from tbe •! Otago Daily Times:"—" Is there a more unconscionable rascal in the whole world than the Pakeha- Maori J" We give it up ; perhaps there is, in Otago, Protestor Tyndail asserts that if a playor on an accordion happens to strike the right chord, he can render a listener temporarily insane. Tyndail can't pass that off as a Dew discovery. Sir G. S. Whitmore has purchased Mr J. Trimmer's leasehold run, the Tawhiti block, about 5,000 acres, .with sheep and other stock, for the sum of £3,200. Proposing the usual patriotic toast lately, a Sydney alderman said : V Tbe Army and Navy have been drunk for very many years, and the Reserve Forces have now been drunk for something over twenty yeats." ' ■ • ■

The Shah of Persia pays his barber £1,000 a year. That is a big price, but then tbe Shah has the satisfaction of know ing that he is not compelled to hang aiound and listen to the cry, " Next 1"

An investigation of the records of the Home Office shows that during the six years and two months of tbe late adminis tration Lord BeacoDslield was under police protection for neatly the whole of the time,

SUEZ MAIL NEWS.

F ESI AN PLOT 1O DESTROY

LONDON.

LOS DON, April 5. The vigilance of the police has been re warded by a discovery which has thrown a lurid light upon diabolical schemes of the Irish -^American dynamite conspirators, O'Donovan Kossa recently suggested that rooms should bo engaged in different parts of London, in which large quantities of ex plosives should be stored, and that at a given signal the dynamite should be fired and the greater part of the metropolis laid in ruins. The police believe that a deliberate attempt has btea made to carry out this scheme, and , that but for the efficiency of the secret ser vice force established by the British Go vernment in New York, it might have suc ceeded. For two months past the police have had reason to suspect tbat a secret manufactory of explosives had been estab lished at Birmingham, and close watch had been kept upon the proceedings of a young man named Albert Whitehead, believed to bean Irishman, who in February opened a small shop iv Ledam-street for selling wall paper, oils, and brashes. Although he did no trade, he was plentifully supplied with money, end gave large orders for valuable chemicals, invariably paving cash for them. The Birmingham detectives, by means of skeleton keys, visited the shop iv Whitehead's absence, and satisfied them selves that, he was engaged in the unlawful manufacture of nitro-glyceiinei On Wed nesday evening last a young man, named Norman, was seen to leave the factory in a cab, carrying an unusually heavy b^x. He proceeded to London, to Dr,;|La Matte's private hotel, Southampton-street, Strand, the lower part of which is used aa the pub lishing office of the " Court Circular.'' Early in the day another man had engaged a room at the hotel for a medical student, named Norman, who was coming from Manchester. This room norman occupied, his travelling trunk being with difficulty conveyed to it shortlj after midnight. The detectives by stratagem induced Nor man to open his door, and arrested him. On opening his trunk they found it con tained nearly 2cwt of nitro-glyceiine, equal in explosive force to nearly a ton and a half of gunpowder. This destructive compound had been conveyed with a carelessness which was perfectly amazing, from the Birmingham factory to the Strand Hotel in an indiarubber travelling bag. It was extraordinary tbat the jolting of the train or cabs used did not explode it, particularly, as, being made by an inexperienced hand, it was peculiarly dangerous. The prisoner made no resistance, and preserved absolute silence us to his movements. A few hours later Whitehead was arrested at his shop in Bir mingham, on a charge of possessing explo sives, with Intent to commit a felony. In the back room, where Whitehead had worked, were ranged 14 great jars of sul phuric and nitiic acid, and a number'of tins of pure gljcerine, while in the scullery was a copper or vat containing 10 gallons of nitro-glycerine in process of manufacture Whitehead preserved a (tool demeanour, but on reaching the watch-house sang with a will an Irish patriotic song. A. little later, or about midday on Thursday, two more important arrests were made in a garret lodging in NolsoD-aquare, Southward A young man named Htnry Hakward Wilson had engaged a room with two beds at the top of the house. There the detectives arrested bim, in company with a man about 30 years of age, who gave his name as Thos. Gallagher, physician and American citizen. He had in his possession a large sum in English and American notes, and a letter of credit for £600, dated Now York, March 13. Wilson had altogether £140. In a trunk in bis room which was claimed by him were found two indiarubber hip fishing-leggings, such as are used by salmon fisherp. These fishing stockings were filled with about 2cwt of explosives, similar to those found in Norman's possession and in White bead's shop, Birmingham. A fifth arrest was made at Bowles's American reading room, Strand, where Henry Dalton, alias John O'Connor, was apprehended on sue* picion of being connected with the dynamite conspirators, and being concerned in the Whitehall outrage. The prisoners, ex cepting Whitehead, who bad already been remanded for a week, were brought up at the Bow-street Police Court to-day, and charged with being in possession of explosive substances with intent to commit a felony, and the evidence disclosed the foregoing facts. It was stated that npon Norman was found a map of London, an envelope bearing the name "Mr T. Gallagher," and a tele gram from Fletcher, who is believed to be Gallagher, directing him to call at Charing crosß Hotel, where Gallagher was staying. When Gallagher's room was searched, indiarubber bags and stockings similar to those found at Nelson Square were discovered, with a thermometer, bat (no explosives. Dalton possessed _ a similar thermometer, and a quantity of common fuse, and some detonators which he explained were used for cigar-lighting. A number of letters were found on Gal lagher, which he wai nervously anxious should not be published. It is said they will connect Kossa with the plot, [Gallagher has sinco turned informer, and given full particulars of the conspiracy, and the connection of the conspirators with Kossa and Devoy has been traced.]

HOW FIRES ARE CAUSED.

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.

CHHISTCHURCH, this day. A narrow escape from a serious fire occurred at the Central Hotel yesterday morning. Constable Alien, when on duty in Gloucester-street about four o'clock, noticed a flickering light under the doorlead iug to the commercial-room of the hotel. He at once burst in the door, and found that the mat inside was in flames. The inmates were at once alarmed, the mat thrown into the street, and the burning boards over the floor extinguished with a few buckets-of water. It was then'seen that about a square foot of the floor had, been destroyed,: R»d not tho fire been discovered before it had got much hold, the consequences might have been serious. It is supposed to have been caused by some person dropping a lighted match on the mat, which, after smouldering for some time, at last burst into a blaze, , ',' ,'

MINING NEWS.

Coeommjdel Just-in-Timb.—Work has been going on steadily, but with poor results. 1 have about 40 tons quartz on hand of a low grade, but have seen no gold since last crushing. The bulk of this stuff is coming from No. 1, as we have finished No. 2 at this level. I am stoping three blocks on J»o. 1, uudei where payable gold was obtained. Started crushing yesterday, and will have a fortnight's run. The shaft is progressing.—(Signed) P. BAkRY, May 22. ' ' ■■.•■, : Njuv' Coeby.—The contractors cut a leader about sis inches wide last week. I got no gold in it, but the Golden Point Company got gold in it at the Audit level. It will be well worth prospecting when we get some gold. I would, advise the direc tors to start on the No 3 leader, and drive north until we get under where the old Corby Company got their gold. Then we could cross-cut for the Corby and Nell leaders.—(Signed) Thos. Blair, May 21. New Colonial (Coromandel).-Thenew leader which is being carried along i^i the , drive is small at present, but looking well, showing gold freejy through the stuff from top to bottom of the drive up to last 2 days, and, being only a few feet below the sur face, may be considered a favourable indi cation of what may be expected loner down, and also when the main leader is cut, which I expect to have in hand in about 20 feet mote, that gold will be got here is al most certain, Fully 90 feet will have to be driven on before getting under where I ob tained the best prospects. — (Signed) H, Macdonald. 7 ~ ■

CORRESPONDENCE.

ROAD BOAR ELECTIONS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,-The Otahubu Koad Board tele graphed to Colonial Secretary asking for authority to hold annual election in Jane. I append copy of reply, which please publish fur general infoimation.—l am, etc., C, A. BoWDBN, Otahuho, May 22, 1883. (COPY.) "C. A, Bowden, Chairman Koad Board* Otahuhu. " Order-in-Cooncil extending time for election of Ko d Boards to all June will T>e published when received with Hie Ex» ccliency's signature. ' ''. '■ I " Wellington, May 21st, 1883."

SPORTING NEWS.

! ™™mna Birthday Memg THE present prospects of a fi ne dayfj J Takapuna Jockey Club gathering Z** row are very unfavourable, and Jft saying that Queen's Birthday J?** weather are synonymous seem to k^ the force of truth. Howeve" ¥?# turns out fairly fine.the Club iLLT*3 Uie meeting. Si^.eventa « e 'i^ ordecmon, and in order tT ßß ?*,ffl in good time, the flag f OT 8 th^' race will drop at tweiva £■ ti le <5t The rain during the ill tfJi ?"?* •*•? events very open, and thewSfflSß^ in the Birthday Handicap?*BEa. f* «hr W of ot comin S off after all 5 Winter Oats Handicap, 1 prefertL *? of Parameka and MiTBAiLrS?,, haD|»« ' have proved they are Stt^SSSR *h With heavy gointr, the B^K^ winner is unusually hard tn (??*"*? lamratherdubidusofmyLo^6^ «3 that Fishwomau will w£ ViSS&?-s** Had it been a fine day x wiJSdV"'** the daughter of Yattendo^Sfcj^ m the race, but now it will Hot 3f thin ß to see Gilderoy or Lone HaSFt""" trick/. If Haekaway °etc oveni*1 the jump in the steeplechase IgM^Sfl** beat hirn^ and for an outsider, elmS' 0 to the chances of Hawthorn. *"*» ' Gilderoy was brought down U «. katobylastnight'slaiur^^ sent to Te Awamntu tbJbiM in tended. They will both BtB S »&" "• George Williams having touuETS*- former in the Birthday landicZ *• etrins; is expected ianm ,2 Papakura this afternoon. • ** $!*

THE FRIENDLY SOCIETIRS AND MAJOR ATKINSON.

(BY TELEGRAPH - PRESS ASSOCUTtW.) NELSON, Tu^y. At a meeting of the members of frfL, Eocieties, the Oddfellows, ForejW J Kechabites taking a part, it wm^^C ask the Hod. Major Atkinmftflfoij ow L questions :—(1) Is there any afflffi^nL sity exhistlng »t present warrsdUnglSS" tablishment of a scheme of nalfon.ii surance? (2) What is the neee»sft»T & If, as you say, crime throagh drink tuil cause of poverty, could not CmW&S on intoxicating liquors be dwotd $T mamtenaßCe of hospitals and cl.SSii &c, abd the balance, if anv.ttSlt; *«,-, ™ur- e t3^ of thoß9 tom&S*% Will Major Atkinson embody in Jug Mi. a clause exempting all present and fatm. members of friendly societies from =aj£? buting to a Government scheme, pwrtiSir that sufficient provision be made to «, societies' laws and Friendly Soiieiiei JS to make membership continuous t Ysl Wiii Major Atkinson define the classes'iiladtf to, for which the State would be reoaired to make certain provition, on accdnsUf those classes which cannot pay!

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs Newman and Prim, Jm, tices of the Peace,) Dbdnkbnhess.—Three persons »m fined 5s each; Charles Pleoniap, 10s rJohn Walsh, 40s; and John May (temporary insanity), remanded for seven days, - § PETTY LAKOBSY, Albert; IWigWMd William Small were charged wiflittellliM 7s 6d on the 19th mat, the property uT Andrew Anderson.—Mr Karl appeared f« the prisoners, and pleaded not gnllty.- ' Aadrew Anderson deposed that he was » seaman. He was in town on Satwdiy evening, but was a little " boosed,"' Wti in the Custom House Hotel in the evening, - Had a number of drinks, Lay down soinj, where. Had three half-crowns inhtt pocket. Had £1 from the captain. Cosll not say who took the money. Was, in fact, too drunk to know anything, Wit very drunk indeed. Conld not recogniio the prisoners; ODly remembered ihatsone. one's hand was in his pocket, -r- The Bench said it was op use examining complainant farther. ' He knew nothing about it - Ser geant White said he had further evidence, I —Finally the case was dismissed, ' a Cartbr in Trouble.—Beubea Speck, of Newmarket, was charged with leaving his horse and dray in the Manakai* Uoadon the I2thinst.—Defendant pleaded guilty. He was in drink.-Fined 20s ;■; and costs. - » ■ Oabe&essnkss,-Thomas Dodd wu charged, on summons, with allowing night soil to be cast upon the footway in Chip street on the 17th ApriL—Defendant pleaded not guilty.—Mr Cotter appeared for the Inspector, and briefly stated thi case.—George Goldie, Inspector of j Nuisances under the Ulty Council, depwed that Mrs Charlton called upon him oa till morning of the 17th ult., and niaae a com plaint. He went, and found that Mn Cbarlton's statement was correct,—Jobi J Murphy, nightman, in the employ of Georgo Wilson, coatractor, deposed tint Dodd was his workmate, and informed him on that morning that he bad met wife an accident. It was between three and four in the morning. Did his best to clean the passage, but it was dark at the Itaft —Fined 5s and costs, A Female Boxes.—Annie Macdontld was charged on summons with assaulting : Edith Jane McDowell, by attempting* do her grievous bodily harm.- Mr Tole ip» peared for defendant and pleaded guilty.—Mr Brassey, for oompMj&JV asked that witnesses might ha am to leave the Court, Mr Brassey than ttotf particulars and called evidence,-! Jane McDowell deposed.that she i«fflV tamed herself by keeping a hoatdln^ house ia A bercrombie-street Knew 1 Mucdonald. Was in the habit of teeing her almost daily. On the evening^of the 17th inst. Mrs Macdonald aekedJa th« loan of a shilling. She replied " Voeasw not paid me what you owe mi Mat afford it, Hnnie then broke ont iWS most abominable language, called nu filthy names, and said that she -(witnesy was .'getting her living in a?. impwjjw manner, ,and that John Grej vMxffm had told her so. Saw Miss Grey, who«» fessed that she had said to. She «W Miss Grey a lying beast. MraMiodiuaM immediately flew at her, and gave her If violent blows, first on one side and iMaM the other.-(Witness here tfUMW W black eye).—Cross-examined byMt-Wj She was not drank Always1 took 18 been with her dinner. Or cows' wo took' an e?tra nip sometuaes, w she did not see what that had WwWffl . the case. The distnrbance arose Jb ,ew», quence of her borrowing propeiiSipes/S1! 1 j what was said about Katie Grey,—W»F 1 dant to Mr Tole in a low voice $ «H» if she sleeps with her lo,dßer.-T6 Utm indignantly): Certainly not-MrBrMW Nowj come; this is too bad.—John 'Sff'r seaman, gave evidence. BeeolkctedTliw ay evening; was tired and ta'l™jj?!j knocked up by Mr and Mrs , Heard rough language, and saw Mw »'*| i donald let into Mrs McDowell «c :W wished to say that the women wo «*» preat friends, and, women-like, »*■ K& put. -Katie Grey, daughter of ti«M"* ness, stated that 6>e knew 'WLfSw Wont in an d out of their housesaaw WH fell out. Did not see the f*™"X Tole then addressed the fto*, 0?^ merits of the case, and tfnp^VS;'. fendant and her husband, who «eWe".}j' allegations.-Sergeant Clarke spoken favourably of the general »fIS of both the women, the cas4 m» W missed. ' .. ' Impube WATEB.-LaurUs Hennc|O«^ of Victoria-street, pleadedgnatJ-WB'Wgg of leaving impure water in the f^^Z, premises.—Mr Goldie explained the awj and, althou«h[defeudant was DO*I! lonW. . Ruilty he was so legally, M a.*t . ■». Goldie, could not get at the ownefc- Defendant said he had done hi" W» « , abate the nuisance, but the w»«f j from Mr Eyre's premises,—Mr W*? *3 plained that his sewage-pipe was P'^J; up, and he was in an awful k '"P.; was below his ground.' Mr G«eson,/S really the landlord. -Mr Goldie «»J» could not reach Mr Gleeson. The P»»J in occupancy of the premises was ajena to the law for the nuisance.—Mr j sen said, under the circumstances, » j impossible for him to keep ont the *««;• as he could not trespass on other pew. , sronnd. 'He had been to the landlord. J™ had, as he thought, put it right.-*">w w and costs. ' . . ■ „ ._.,* The Babt BOY.-Edward BirchJ«»»«{ described as a bushman, wsscharged unu« , the destitute Persons Act, 1877, ?»« T fusing to provide for an illegitimate »»» child under 14 years of ace.Tie being HW putative father ot the child. Mr Keetle; for informant, and Mr Browning tot ov fendant ■* r " '*'' "' * l (Left sitting.)

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. MAY 23



tspecial Aovertisementa,



-TW- O i _I 0 B. SO THE INHABITAHTS OF DUVOHPOET " '■'■■ AMD LAKE DISTBICT, AMD THK PDBLIC GKNEBALLY. BSK AVKNKLT;, Butcher, bsga to announce that be baa pnrcbasaa ilia Bmohertng business of Messrs Alison atO'. at Dovonport, and will oommenoe business on Ist M*y. 'Having a thorough knowledge of the Butcher- Ibk Bnalnesa, after SO yean' experience, be trusts that by supplying primeat Quality ol meat at reasonable rat<M to secure n, contlnaanee of the liberal support extended to his preaeoessois. • jUevonporr, April 28,1883. i-]«r o t i. ■. c c . I In announoing the disposal of our Bntohering Bnslness to Mb. WILLIaM aVHNKLL, who takes possession on Mar Ist, we desire to return to the residents of Devonport, Lake, and other dlatriota. our sincere thanks for their ataunoh and liberal support during the last U years. Having known Mr. AveneU for Beveral jears, wefeel justified in aeserting that the business ! will b . carried cm in such a Batistaotory manner that be same kind support will be given to Urn* ALISON BROS. Davonport, April 28,1883. ■ -i GRE A T SAL IS OP A. W. Macb-s BANKRUPT QTOCK. ANKRUPT GTOCK. ' :MR3 3. SMITH having bought the Bankrupt Stock of A. W. Mace, will offer the same, together with her own large and well-assorted stock of Drapery, Clothing, &c., at a Great Sacrifice, in order to clear. The Stock Is now, and well chosen. , Iftte following lines will show the Enormous ReduoUons:— Black and Cold Velveteens, from Is 9d Cold Satins, from Is lid, aH shades Silks reduced from la lid to 3s lid, all winter shades , Satin Cloth, Sid, worth IOJd Useful Flannel, BJd, worth lid — Blankets, fromsß lid each :, ." ."/ .'• '.'.■. ■"■ Men's Pilot Coats, reduced from 28s 6d to "'>'■■' 19s6d ;. ~ ; Men's Strong Trousers, 6a 9d ■ !. Boys' Suite, from 5s Hd . - Youths" Good Tweed Suits, 18s 6d, worth 21a And oil other goods at equally low prices, NOTE THE ADDRESS JC M I T HV, •: la m i th , : DR&FER & CLOTHIER Hibi (Next United Service Hotel), QUEEN-STREET. ; TWATIONAL INBUKANOE COM- J3 VANY OF NSW ZBAL&ND. ' ■ CAPITAL ..„..„ ;.-._..«_-_■-_... _<8,000,000 PAID UP ANDEBBBBVEB. £361,80 AUCKLAND BRANCH- > | 05, QCEBN-BTREET. '~ LOCAL DJBBOTOB- D. B, CBUIOKBBtRE, KBQ. Tbta Purely Local Company accepts Fire and Mirlne Blska of every deaoiiption at LOWKBX CURRENT RATES. Beonrlty Undoubted. LOGaoa Liberally and Promptly Paid. WILUAM TAir, Braaoh Manager. UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY LIMITED). MANUFACTURKKS OF COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, CANDLES, PEANUT. AND OTHBR LUBRICATING OILS, Soap and Candle Works i Pabssix OU Works 1 CUBIOMHOOBB-BIBKKX WItST. WarehouM and Offices i Lowib Aibebt BTBKET. Cash Purohaaers of T4ixow and Rouob Fas. Delivery taken at their Parad' Works War«hon» j" AND y^^ VY ILLIAMB DIRECT IMPORT RS OF DBAFEBY AND FANCY GOODS, Both Sides karangahapk road, newton. •»not selling off"— "NOT GOING TO BNGLAND"- MNOT OFFERING A LARGE DIaCOUNT"- Bai hare to arrive by the following vessels Ss. FOTOSI..*I^.-° e.'~.....8 OABBB AURIGA 6 OABKB GKOKGBBKWLKy 2 CASKS CLYUB BCASE3 X BTG LOT WINTER GOODS, oomprlstog CLOTHING AND OYEBOOATd; these latter have bees made specially to our order "extra ions." BLANKBTS. FLANNELS, HOSIEHY, flcc&o In addition to the above-mentioned Goods, we (hall receive, ex Gkobqe Bewlkt, about ZOO I . (two hundred) of Cooper. Box and Co.'a CsiiSßßitED Patent Vknth,atino WATBRPiIOOP TALBTHES COATS, Baa what the Fidd says respeottau these Goods:-" I have trlealyour VenOUting Coat well In the conning field, and consider it a great roocessa. It la xtpst comfortable to walk in, and turns any quantity ot nim-Yours very OOOPKB, BOX AHD CO," A New Msooees Ooat di»oovered! nreventa the rubber hardening tind destroy! all smell of fsb muntfam. „ ■ - - - -... j ■• ' ' C } VT* have always on hand a ■. ,> SHOW OF UOfIKBY. SHIRTS, HAm I m& bracks, mum, colilarC Kk B**. awfe VirietK anfl Gotfl Value; gHOnd to None in Newton. >l; NJB.—Xbe WiXEHfHvow COAIB an worth I ' wfclng



Special Advertisements TN THE INSOLVENT ESTATE OV A. LINABURY AND CO. IT /TOSQBAVB ANn pO. U. V/ÜBOBAVB AWU V»O. • Being the Suoeessful Tenderers in the above Estate, beg to announce to the Inhabitants ot Auokland and Its vlolnlty that • j SALE ALB , O!P THK SAME WILL BE HKLD ON THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY A. LINABURY AND CO., QUKEN-SIRBET, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THK BNTIRB STOCK IS CLEARED OUT, REGARDLESB OF COST I J, CoSGRAVB AND \jO. ATSI RATS I RATS!-Uao *H*RLAND'n PHOSPHOR PASrB. Rats o»t It greedily, and die; no smell. Hloe, One BhlUlng a Bottle JjHARLAND fc CO.. opposite Post-Offlaa. JUST RECEIVED, EX O.H. POTOBI, THE VERY LATEST STYLES IK DOLMANS, In Satin, Brojbe. Cashmere. Cloth, &c J ACE X TB, In MateUsie, Cloth, Sealskin. &0. FOUR-IN-HANDB. In Ladles', M»ida\ and Children's. ULSTERS, In Ladles', Matdß*. and Children's. FUKS 01 all description!, both by the yard and in Jacket and Mantle Sets. M IIINB &~C HOTCR AUCKLAND. SEVENTEEN(I7) CASES AND BALES P NEW AND CHEAP DRAPERY, Psa Geokge Bewley, Just Ofbhbd AT William ft. Bkidgmam-s. ISO Pairs Now Blankets (in all sizes), from (SIS A Splendid Lot ot Winter Dress Materials (pair ! All Colour* in Caledonian cloths, tergea. Cos-1 ■ ■, tume Tweeds, Homespuns,-fee, at very ■ low prices Large Assortment very wide Black Cashmere, bom 1/8 to 6/8 Black French Merinos (In all qualities), from I/U to 6/8 Wool Plalos, Wool Shawls. Tablecovers. fto. Grey and White Calicos, wholesale price per pteoa tor nett cash A Large Stock of Hew Flannels (all nukes), from 6Jd ROBlyn Flannels. F.oglrn Blankets SO Pieces l»aid wide) Fancy China Matting, 1/ yard, worth 1/1 Linoleum (good). 3/9 yard; Choice Pattern Floor oloihn.lffljard . — LOOO Yards uoiton Tweed (tllghtiy damaged), 1/ yard, worth 1/6 A Brett Variety Cotton, Unloa, and Crimean Shirtings, cheap A Large lot of Clothing (purchased oheap AUCTION*, to be sold at a small advance— Boys" Knioker Soita, from 5/11 Youths' snd Boys' Suits (long trouMts), bom 12/6 very Btrorg Mea'a Tweed -<nlts. irom 25/; Trousers and Vesta, from )2/9 A Splendid time Men's Cold Cord Trousers, 7/8 ptir; Tweed irotuere, from 6/6 pair Braoes, Hats, Hoatery (good value) In oonsequenoe of the over-stocked state of the Market, W.R.B. has been enabled to pur chase a lot of Qootfs at a heavy dlsoount. and • will aeU them OHBaf; SporcentdlsoounMsoff every £on cash porohasea. Special terras to large purchasers. Patterns fiee by post. JUSCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, UPPMR QUEEN-STREET. ■ AMES REID AND SON Beg to can the attention and careful considera tion of those about to Furnish, to the Vbby Favourable Pbioeb of ALL RINDS OF FURRITURE. Having introduced Steam Power, they are pre pared to supply all work Cheaper than any other house an town. JAMBS REID & SON, Fobottobb Emporium, HOBSON-STRBET (2nd Shop from VlctorlMt- T. •fl. V °"° : * *' 44 AND 48, VIOTOEU-STKKKT, Beg to draw the attention of Ladiea and Gen . tiemen famishing to their LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OV TfiURNITURE, comprising Drawing and Dining-room Suites, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, wardrobes wit] flass panels. Sideboards, CheSoniers, Hall ables andHatstands, Office Tables, Chimney and Toilet Glasses, Dining Tables, Cane Chairs in great variety. Toiletware, Drawers, Wash «■""•*»••** CARPETS. including Brussels. Tapestry, Kidderminster, and Felt Carpets. Hearthrugs, Coir and China Mattings, Stair Carpets, Linoleum, Floorcloth, Door Mate, Wool Mats, Bed-rcom Rugsi &a ■DEDDraO of all kinds and of the best quality. Hair, Wool, Flook, Cocoa Fibre, and Max Mattnasee. Spring Mattresses, inoludlng the Paten, Wire Wove Mattress iFeather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows; Kapok Beds, Bolsters end PlUotra, and Pal liasse T. &H.COOKE, 16, VICTORIA-STRK > ■ rFactory. Klllott-Btreet. ■ Hew Winter Hosierx. i JU S T LAKD ED, ') EX GEOKGE BE WLBY, i A SPLENDID STOCK OF ■' IJITINTEB TTOaiERY. W INTER JCIOSDIRY, fbom ;; J. &R. MOBLKX'S. - 293 PACKAGES RIBBED & PLAIN , I BLACK &NAVJT MARONE & CAR DINAL GRENAT & SEAL BROWN WHITE & SKY BLUB CLARET ft CHOCO LATE STEEL & CLERICAL ,;■:,, £ v ;:,,, ladies &chil. DRKN'S HOSE k HALF HOSE. ■\^ILLIAM JjATTRAY, DRAPER,. OLOTHTEri,jS HOJPR, _ 178,180, & 182. QUEEN-STREET. TaORaTOa, SMiXH, AND FIKTU HAVE FOR SALE J- - ■ \ '".Dtim" Btour, in. saoks. IOCTs ana'Wiß"*- ; Ohainplos" do. do..' ~.', "jSA; "Cantab* _dq, ,'do. aa,' ■'*.-^gf'— ".'/iaAßiwrAw ! Fowl Wheat



Government Boose, Auokland. Mar 18lb. 1883. TTI3 KXOBU.BNOY THK GOVERNOR WILL HOLD * FULL DRESS LEVBB At Government Home, Auokland, On THURSDAY (Her Majesty's Birthday), 21th May, at 12 noon. Gentlemen attending the Levee will wear uniform or evening drew, and are requested to provide themselves with two oarfla with their names legibly lnsorlbed thereon, one card to be lett oa the table at the entraaoe-door, and the Other to be given to the Alde-de-Camp. By HI) Escellonoj'a commsnfl. C. V. KOOLBB. Major, A.D.O.