SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

iiIQH WATER -~„..„ orr( , w Morning, 2.35

ARRIVALS.

SATUKOAV KYKNEJO. SSS&tJSSISSISS^a Whangarel

TO-DAY. Penguin. s.s.. Crom»rty. from Fiji Manapouri, S.&. Logan, from tho bouih

DEPARTURES.

y»bjki:i)AY. Hawk Govt., Boh, Jacobs, lor a c; nlse Saxon! Bch. McClymont tr.r Talroa

IMPORTS.

Par Penguin—3l oaees pttieo, Cl hides, 12 cases and 1875 bunohes bar.nr,»H, :-G! sicks cocoanutß. SOdhois fibre. 14 bass wocd 2 tnxeß plants, 7 kega nnils, 3 packages carlos, 8 biles oolton, i pieced machinery, and 6 bund leu skins, Ptr Manapourl—l76l) packages sugar, 180 half-chesti tea 50 oaneß currant. 83 cas'S wlno» 1,100 sacks w>ieat, 300 b»csb malt. 160 sucks po tatoes. 220 naoks barlfy, 120 sacks bonfs, 208 sheep, 24 cases bacon, 20 saota oatmeal. Per Penguin, from JffUl-MO bunchosbsnunai, 80 oases pines, 10 bags coooacus.— L. w. Katon.

- INWABDB COABTWiBB.-Fannio, froni Wan gapoa, with 28,000 foot timber, Robo, from Barrier with 60 tons flrowood; Bessie, from Kennedy Bay. with 21,000 feet ttober; Saucy Kato. from with 60 tons ooaJ: Vonua. from Thames, in ballast; Paku, from Talma with 21,700 feet timber. oarffiHDa Coastwise. — Rose, for Mahu rangl; Leo, for Whangarel; .fan^'o, for WhanTOpoa; Besslo, for Kennedy Bay; Dream, for Whangarel.

The threa-niaatod sohooner Waltemata left Levafea for Nowoast'e, in billnat, on August Bh.

The btlgantli>o Linda Weber cleared at the Customs to day /or Port Macksy via Mercury my. The brlgantlne Clansman loft Lyttelton for Anokland on August Bth, with ISO sacks oats, 1,210 sacks potatoes, and 10 sacks beans.

ARRIVAL OF THE MANAPOURI.

The Manaponri orrlvod from Melbourne and Southern ports at 12.15 p.m. to-day. We are Indebted to air L. O. Muller, purser, for Press parcels, etc., and the following report :-Loft ■Hobson's Bay at 2 p m on the Ist and ar rlvod at Bluff on the 4th at 2 p.m., after a splendid run of 3 days 22 hoars. Left Bluff on the 6th, Port Chalmers at 7.30 a.m.on the 7th Lyttelton at 6.30 p.m. on the Bth, Napier At II a m on the Hth. and Glabornost 12.80 p.m. yesterday. Passengers:—From Melbourne lor Auckland—Saloon i Messrs George Slater and B. 4. dudgeon. From roost for Auckland— Messrs P. M, Onnt, Valle, Clayton, Wood, Alfred Jones. B. H. Mursdoa, Macland. Edward W. Austin, W. Mann, AdamPo.tsr, Whlttaker, tiloyd, Mlisea Hut ton and wood. Captain Wheler. Mrs Wheler. Major Hyde. Sergeant Donnelly. Mr J. Hood. Mr N. Puflett, Mr J. Fearson, Mr Danaher, Mr N. B. Thompson, Mr and Mrs Raynes, Mrs Lee, Miss Lee, Mr C. Cfamley. Miss Bacon Dr. Wilkinß, Mr T, jßUooner, Mr and Mrs Koek, Mr G. Reynolds, Mr Cotton, Mr and Mrs Hannon.Mr Peterson, Mr O. Nairn, Miss Lyflbrd, Mr Cameron, Mr Rankin, and 10 steerage.

THE PENGUIN.

The Fengntn arrived from Fiji at 8 a.m. to day. A report of passage and other news appear in another column.

FORT OF ONEHUNGA.

- ARRIVAL. Hannah Vokau, 8.8., from Kawhla

DEPARTURES, SATURDAY.

Hannah Hokau, s.s., raie,for Waltara

TO-DAY. Examiner, barqne, Clarkson. for Oreymouth Hacgregor, b.s., Mo jrthar, for Waltara

The bb. Maogrfftnr left at 10.15 a.m. to-day for Walters, with 25 sink. graEH seed, flj buns 110 lr. 154 paofcages sundries, 3 seed aoweis, and several panesgers.

The 8.8. Hanmth Mokan arrived from Eawhla with 99 pigs at 2 p.m. on Saturday, and left again tbe same evening for Waltars. • The bai-Que Examiner left for Qreymouth in ballast job ortlay and croisod ttia bar ontward at 10 a.m. to-day ■ - Tho Union ccjapasy'sstoamor Rotoraai* ex peoted to arrive with the outward,' Frisco Imall 1 10 m the Sonth early to-morrow morning and retnrn Sonth at 8 o'clock In the afternoon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Dunkdin, Saturday. Arrived: Glonliffen, 108 days from Glasgow^

Mail Notice.

MAH3 WILL CLOBS iB TKDKH !-

THIS DAY. For Friendly Islanflp, nno Samoa, per Agnos

"onald, at 4 pm. For Tanranfta, ')titnuuiutu, b^d O^oukl, per Wellington, at 4 p.m. For Russell. Kawakawa. vv a itsarja, aid Mon- Konul, per Bleuolir, at 4.10 P.m. For Thames, per KnterpUse, at 4.30 p.m. For Glsborne and Nopier, per Southern Cross, at 6 p.m.

TUESDAT. Hth lnntant For Port Flteroy, per Witter Lily, at 7 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomah&na. at 9.30 a m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, anil Maiakana, per Rose Oaaey, at 10 a. m For Talrus per Pa«a, at noon For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Rotorns,

at 1 p.m. Per 8.8. CMty of New York as follows!- For aaudwloh Islands, United States 01 America. Cnnada, British Columbia, Central and South Amarioa, and British ana Forelsn West Indies, at 1 p.m. , For OnlHid Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p,m* A For mony orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters nearlna an extra lee ot sixpenoo in addition to th» postuse, will be received by lh« M»U Assnt on boa.ru the atoamer up to the time of sawn*:. ~„_ Thl» mall wUJ b» dn» U London, on MOn day. fepUmbar 21th. i»S For Waitara, eic per Hannah Mokau, at 1 p.m. For WhitiaoKs,etc. perL. Weber, at 2 Pnr For Rusioll. Kawa Kawa oto, per Manapourl. For W^haiigarel Heads, P»rua, Walpu, Whan arei. Kruno, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at i p.m. Wkpnebday, 15th Instant. For Wanganul, per Rowena, at 8 a.m. 3i O. 3183, Chief Pcotmiw ler Ohlft' Piut-ofßoe. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

ADOOBT 13, 1833.

Abbotf s Opera Houso -Gaiety Dramatic Com pany, " CoUcon Bawn," 8 p.m. St. Matthew's literary and Debating Soolety— School-room, 7.30 p.m Lodgo St. Anarow—Masonlo Hall, 7.80 p.m. Theatre Royal—Bluo Ribbon Army, 7.30 p.m. Ponsonby Choral Rooloty]lTaotlco - Oddfel lows' Hall, 7.30 p m. Auokland Bicyole Club—Special general moot ing, 8 p.m.

Working Men's Friendly Aid Sooiety-Lodgo roora, Parnell 7 p.m. St Sepulohre's Mutual Improvement Society, 8 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

A Studbict ov Histoby.—Your letter on "Tho Irish Peoplo and tho Informer Carey," defend ing our reoent remarks on the suoject, is doollnod with thanks. Iskmablite, Coromandol.-This correspondent ■writes on the Hodgson-Brown ohallencte i but in accordance with our rule to conflno tho matter to the principals, tho lotter is de clined. J, W. Bridgman, To Awamutu.-Wo oannot open our oolumns to a dlsousßlon of a logal do o&lon. No doubt tho case of Walpole v. the Te Awamutu Cheese Faotbrr is an oxoiting toplo to Walkato residents l but having boen tho subject of Judicial proooedlnga, it should be allowed to rest. Samuki. Staiawobth.—Your lettor charging various offences against "superior officers ot tho Board of Education is libellous, and oannot be inserted. Onlookhb, "Cambridge.—Wo have not spoco for your lengthy letter on "Tho Northcroft Petitions in the Walkato," moro espoolally as it would be pretty certain to evoke an equally long reply. Sprctator, Cambridge, sends an Recount of . the rooent football match between tho Hamil ton and Cambridge Clubs. The news Is too stale for our columns. We giro hla conolud ing sentence I—" As an old footballer, 1 would draw tho Hamilton umpirea'attontlon to rulos ii and 67; and also, umpireß should not, on any acoount, encourage their players."

Births.

MURPHY.—On August 13. at her residence, Quarry Itoiul, Mount Hdea, tho wife of J. J. Murphy of a daughter. KEID.-On August IS, at Alten Hood, Mrs John Reid of a daughter.

Death.

BWINGTON.-On August 12, at Mount Eden. Percy, tho beloved infant son of F. G. and Mary Kwington, aged three months.

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

MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1883.

foi the causa that locks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in tho distance. And th* good that we can do.

IN tho House of Representatives to-night, Sir George Grey is to move,/1 That the Premier of the colony should not occupy the position of solicitor to the Bank of New Zealand," and as is usual when there l.i any pro>pect of personalities being imported into politics, there is the liveliest interest manifested in the proc«edings. The f*te of the motion is a fortgoae conclusion; it will be dismissed, as it deserves to be ; and we trust, for the credit of our legis lators, that they will spend very little time over it, Mr Whitaker's professional connections were thoroughly known when he was elevated to the position of Premier of the colony j and if there was an.i thiuc; objectionable in those connections, be should never have been appointed to be the head of the Government. That dnring tlieso years, his fitness and light to occupy that position have nevor been challenged may be taken as proof that the Leglslatore and the country were alike satisfied ; and the opening of the question now looks very like the last struggle of a weak Op position, in a moribund Parliament, to throw "confusion into the ranks of the Go vernment party. On broader grounds the motion brought forward.'by the member for City Bust is to be condemned. It presumes that Parliament has a right to dictate what profession or avocation should ba pursued by the Premier of the colony j or if bis profession is accepted, to detetmine the corapal Ipb or individuals for whom ho shall work. We hold that the Prime Minis ter might take to chimney>sweeping, or any other honourable calling, and^t would be an offensive interference were tbe Ho*se to find fault with him for go doing. The motion also conveys a covert insult. It assumes corruptibility In the Premier-the evident lines of the assumption being that as the Bank of New Zealand holds the Government account, Mr Whitaker will make use of his donble capacity to further the Interests of the Bank. If the motion does not mean that, what does it mean ? And if it means that, we have no hesitation in saying it comes very near exoeeding the wide margin allowed by Parliamentary privilege. Sir George Grey we readily acquit of any in tention to be offensive or unreasonable ; bnt bis motion baa the appearance of being botb.

By the announcement of the death of Dr. Mollat, the celebrated missionary, an Interesting chapter of African history is recalled ; and the chapter which tells of t obert Moffat's devoted labours among the B>.chuanas—his gentle and patient treat ment of tbem, his reducing of their lan guase to writing, and translation of the Scriptures for their rise—his fifty years as sociation with these savages, until be had almost forgotten his mother tongue-will always remain one of the brightest in tbo history of " the dark continent." Born on the 21st December, 1795, at 'irmlston...Fsst Lotlran, Scotland, Dr. MofFat had attained the ripe age of 88 years—the last twelve years of his long and useful life being spent in Britain, Another illustrious name—that of Dr. Livingstone - is associated with Dr. Moffatt'x through the circumstance of Livingstone having married the daughter of his predecessor in the African mission field; and the writer remembers having the privilege at Hamilton (Scotland) of being present and witnessing the marriage of Dr. Living* stone's daughter, when the veteran Molfat assisted in the ceremony. If the benighted negroes of booth and Central Africa have a future of intellectual and material piogress before them, they will cherish the memory of the three noble souls that Scotland sent to their aid—Park, Moffat, and Living etone-andhe who has just died will not stand lowest in their grateful esteem.

' A cable despatch from London, beating last Friday's date, states that Professor Aldls, of f* ewcastlp, has been appointed to succeed the late Profofsor Walker in the Mathematical Chair of tbe Auckland College. It will be remembered that this gentleman was offered the appointment by the Agent-General on receipt of the news of the lamented death of Professor Walker, but he declined It because he was unable to leave England in time to enter upon the duties. Tho obstacles which then existed mupt have been cleared away, as we iow learn that he has accepted

tbe appointment Mr Wm. Alciie, tho gen tleman chosen, has not been (selected he cauw of the lack of other arndicnti—there having been over 40 roplies to Sir l'\ !Mllou Pell's advertisement—but solely on .lccou'it of hia superior fitness for the position. He wits Senior Wrangler of his year, and is presently Professor of Mathematics and Physical Science at Newcastle College. We have no doubt that Professor - Idis, when he arrives, will be found to fully justify the Agent-General's action iv select ing him. .

\ budget of interesting correspondence will be found on the fourth page of this issue.

Mr (i. Harper, member of the Auckland Harbour Board and City Council, was a passenger by the Penguin, which arrived from Fiji to-day.

A. case of sadden death is reported from Waimate, Bay of Islands, A man named Kichard Scamraell, employed by Mr Wheeler, Government Surveyor at Taheke, went to the Travellers' Rest Hotel at Waimate for medical advice. Before a doctor culd be brought, he tad taKen wor.e and died, The cause of death was inflammation of tno bowels.

f\ painful accident happened to Miss Kusscll on Saturday afternoon. She was driving with her sister nod some friends along the road loading from Kcrnuera, when a stoppago was made to gather some flowers. When the horso started again, it did so rather briskly, and Misa Hussell, fearing it had bolted, threw herself out of the vehicle. She fell on her face, and the result was a nasty cut across the chin, be •ides other painful bruises. The young lady was driven homo as speedily as pos elble, and the usual remedies applied. An accident also happened on Saturday aftor noon at Bird Grove. Mr D. Nolan was driving se*eral of those ladies back to Mr ltussell'a, and the horse took fright at the Grove Bridge. Mr M olan safely pilotted the animal over the dangerous etructuro, but wheu the othqr side was reached tho ve il cle ci Hided with Mr «lexander's wall, and was overturned, Mr Nolan and Miss Jiick=oa wore thrown heavily on to the roadway, but neither was satiously injured. Some days ago a man named Henry Jriouehm had two of his fingers crushed at Bycroft's mill. l>r. Tennant,who attended upon him, was in hopos of saving both, but his expeotatloni were only partially roalised. He found it necessary tj ampu tate one, and the operation was successfully porformed to-day, It is expected that the other will mend.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Your senior oon tompornry, the "Herald," must surely imagine himself on tho other siito of tho lino Ho gravoly informs us homo time ago that " Tho z>di»cal sign fur tho ap proach of winter is the appoaranoo of n goat," whereas tho reverse la tbo caeo in these latitudes', for when tho nu» is iv the sign of Caprlcornus, it is •uuimor with us. Auckland people are always under tho influence of Caprlcornus, more or loss, being to near tho tropic of that name, so I sup pose you? contemporary, holding the leading poiition in press matters, must bo taken to represent that constellation.— I am, &c, A Goat's Brother,

A correspondent, ''Fad," writes that with reference to tho discussion on the matter of wines and spirits consumed at tbo Hospital, the question arises—how much was consumed by tho staff, and how much given to the patients ? And that so long as tho patient* got well and away, such mat ters should bo a secondary consider ation j that the policy of the past seemed to kill more rather than cure; and that while a propor supervision should bo exorcised against waste, no cheeso paring economy should weigh in the balance against patients requiring medical com torts, money not being tho only object we live for.

The Hopo of Manukau Lodge, No. 29, I.iJ.GT., under the Kight Worthy Grand Lodgo of the World, met in their hall on Taesday last, and the officers gave in their reports, which showod that tho lodge was in a ilomishing condition. The following officer* were tho ninntallcd by Hro Stephen K. Skinner, D.G. W.C.T., vizi -W.C.T., sis. E. Bulcraig; W.7.T. (re-eleoted), Bro. George Wood ; W.3. (re-elected), Bro. S. K. Skinner; W.T,, Bro, James Hayden ; W.F.S. (re-elected), Bro. C. 0, Fleming) W, Chaplain, Sis. Skinner j W.M., Sis. Bryant, junr.; W.T.G., Bro. John Skinner t W.C.G., Bro. C. W. Coldhami W.a.S., Sis. I. Coldharaj W.D.M., Sis. Jane Speakman; W.R.H.S., Sis. Hayden i W.UH.S, Sis. Nevellej P.W.C.T., Bro. John franklin.

During the intermission at Mr Pooley's popular ooncert, in aid of tho funds of the Sailors' Kest, on Saturday ovoning, His Lordship Bishop Cowlo took the oppor tunity, from the stage, of making a short address to tbo audience. He .mid that when he arrived in Auckland, twelve years ur<\ he wus greatly impressed with tho necessity of sumo establishment similar in scope and purposo to the Sailors' Home, which were to bo met with in the seaport towns of .England. After some time the pubjtct was broached and a »iro obtained, and, encouraged by Mr Fell's labours among tho seamen, It was resolved to do something in tho way of commencing work, fir George Grey (the Premier) was applied to, and promised a grant of £500 as Boon as tho people of Auckland had sub scribed a similar anm. With the help of a few friends, ono or two rooms were first opened, but these had now proved altogether insufficient for the purposo, By Mr Coitley's mnnliiceuco, however, their diffi culties bad been smoothed away. It was expected that iv a short time a sum of £10,000 would be reoeived from that estate. The promoters preferred tho name of Sailors' Best to that of Sailors' Homo, as sailors were only occasional visitors, they never became other than temporary residents. There w»e now a hopo of cavinu a Sailura' Home in A nckland as complotc as that in Melbourne or any other large city in the colonies. It would not in nnv senss be a burden upon the pnblic. It would be an institution able to p&y its own way. Bat in the meantime, until that: object should be accomplished, the citizens of Auckland wero asked to h'lp on this good work. He thanked Mr Puoley, who had given the, proceeds of that concert as a cootitbution. The public present had also given very important help indeed. He be lieved there would bo a very genoral desire to-help, and they might say to their frionds that, in this good cause, "Auckland ex pects every man to do bis duty,"

To the Editor : Sir,—ltJ Is not the dis position of earnestness to fix impossible condition. Mr Brown knows that 1 leave Auckland for the South in a few days, and that no newspaper can reach me under seven days from issue, and yet, in tho face of that, be proposes an exclusive weekly press dehate. With snch an arrangement it is, of course, in the nature of things, not in my power to comply. Moreover, Mr Brown creatos difficulties of another kind. Ho raises up a monetary dead-wall against the door of his own paper, and reserves to himself a number of objections to any other paper which may be secured, in the statemont "my objections In part wi'l be mo." Mr Brown atoue can know the number of objections covered by these words. A gain I say, whenMrßrown is prepared to fall in with the only plan pos sible to me, and which is not unreasonable, I am ready for the discussion, and the columns of the "Free Press" aro open to its uomarred admission, so that he has tho matter practically in his own hands. I havo now paid my last word about the debate; my next will bo the debate itself. With thanks for the insertion of my letters, —I am, &c, T. Hodgson- [Wo trust this is the "last word" on tha proposed discussion co far as our columns are con cerned, and that the antagonists will put themselves in direct communication with each other it they are really desirous of holding the debate. -Ed. K.S,]

" Te Tangata Matau " writes as follows regarding a new process of stuffing rags, &c, with raupo:—"The Uotomahaua quilt—of which I send a samplo— on be made by machinery, which any working man can make, and children work. The seed is taken away and every fibre separated as thistledown, A handful can be put aaido, and water twenty times its own weight poured upon it, remaining there as a pool; a steady hand may tilt it out, when it will be found that the bottom ot the material h still dry and warm, the top fibe (iltnod, and changed slightly in colonr. Put this to dry, and it again reaches its elastic height. You may stand upon the sample I Sf nd, or heavily weight it tor days, but not destroy its elasticity. It.is so positively sound proof that you may hang a quilt at your door and have absolute seprecy ; you may hang it at a draughty window and defy the weather. To be used for quilt, coat, and petticoat lining horse sweating lugs, egg incubators, living for carriage rugs, siruw ha's, and oilier purposes, it will float without soaking water. I show you n sample In stlk, be cause by sl!k-growing cottagers could have v material to rival those used in palaces; most excellent preparation for bedi, pillows, chair-backs, s;f«p, &c. After a year's use it lays flat, until shook up. The old methi d is lumpy, dnsty, and a precursor of lumbago. I will explain the machinery at a future tioie," ■

To tha Editor : S;r, As our water mains ;iavo come, ho<" long me they to lie in ihe .jlinmiels of the gtrc<6U with tho sawage rntming through them, us they are at the present timo iv Liucolu-strcet? Do you thing Ihcy will be iv a fit state to gl»e us water through ? They ought to be flushed through, and put where they will be clean until they can be lnid down.—l am, &c ( ONE WHO I TICKS OfiPAN WATJSB.

S veil Unders wore received to-day by Messrs Stewart and Hunter for the forma tion of a length of 10J miles (Licbfield con tract) of the Morrinsville— Licbfield section ot the Thames valley Rotorua railway. Theso will probably be considered at a meeting of directors during the present week, and tho result will be made known immediately afterwards

Tbe evangelistic service at the Theatre Royal was fully attended. An instructive addrrs3 was given by Key. J. S. Hill. Mr Thos. Buddie presided.

The return cf Captain Ted Wright appears to have imbued tbo Salvationist movement In Auckland with now life. Thero were many hnndreds of persona present at the service on the Queen-street Wharf yesterday, and dozens of recent con verts (amongst, whom were tho former captain of the Skeleton Arraj) testified, tho Halleluiah service in the Temper ance Hall last evening was ocowded to excess, and numbers were unable to obtain admission. Cnptain Ted Wright conducted the servico, and many converts found their way to the penitent form.

To the Kditor: Sir,— Apropos oi the com ing living chess tournament, a friend of mine suggests that the animated castles should bo furnished with a flagstaff and flag, tho latter to be struck when tho castle is taken ; whilo another friend suggests as an improvemeotupon this that the castles should be so arranged as to blow up at the decisive moment.—l am, etc., KOOK,

A football motch was played in tho Domain on Saturday last between the boot factory hands of Trenwith's and Foster's, which resulted iv a v'otory for Trcnwith'* by 12 points to 2.

Tho Gaelic evangelistic service, con ducted by Mr Archibald McLean, in the sclii 01-room, Hobson-street, was again largely attended yesterday afternoon. The speaker addressed tho assemblage, with power and »Bction, from the 14th versn of the 6th chapter of Ephesiana—" Awake, thou that (deepest, and arise from tbe dead, and Christ shall give theo light." The address throughout, was characterised by fervour, pathos, tenderness, love, self. abaiemont,»nd experimental knowledge of the saving truths of tho Gospel on the part of the preacher, which could soarcety be surpaised—the esprcssivenesi of tho Gaelic a< a proacuing language adding materially to tho solemnity of what was spoVou.

To tho Editon Sir,—ln your issue of Saturday night I find in the summary a paragraph which reads, " Nominated immi gration goes on apaoe, and should soon produco on appreciable effect on the labour market." You then go ou to state that 274 emigrants left London ou the 9th inst. for Auckland ; 344 for Otago j and 340 fur Canterbury. The fact of these emigrants coming ont producing an ap preciable effect on the labour market stiikos me as being grimly satirical. 1 havo been fooling myself for sumo time with tho impression that thore was an uppreoiablo effect being felt on tbo labour market, as I have been vainly trying for three months to obtain work, although having first-class testimonials and good references in Auck land. It seems, however, I hays been mistaken, and havo recoived a rather rudo awakening. Still, if I have been mistaken, what means the paucity ot advertisements in your columns and tbo»o of your con temporary, and the crowds of men one sees dally in Quecn-ttreet, anxiously waiting for someone to hire them? I fancy there aro some people at the back of this " nominated immigration" who can 6ing with "Bird o' Frcedum, Sawin " :—

This doth ray enp with maroies fill, And lays all thought of sin to rest, I don't beliovo In principle, but, oh I I dow In intorwt, I am, e'e, une Willing -o Work,

Mr John C. Macleod, of Opotiki, has in vented and registered a machine for cutting maize. It is drawn by one horse, and capable of performing in one day the work of ten men. Tbe members of the Opotiki Farmers' Club consider tha machine a great success.

To tho Editor: Sir,—l know it is the wish of cvory Auckknder that " our boys" shall defeat all tbo Southern football teams, and, to do go, we should do our ut most to send the best men wo possess. I think an effort should be rnide to get Davy to go. It is reported that be cannot get away from his business. Might not an effort bo made to lndoco his employers to let him away, and then we would b»ve four good " epeelcrs " in Whlteaide, War brick, King, and Davy,—l am, &c, SPORT.

The seventh of Mr Fooloy's sories of popular concerts took place on Saturday evening in the Theatre Koyal, and proved one of the most successful of the series, the house being crowded and the audience mosc appreciative. As prevlousiy announced, it was wholly of n nautical character, and means wero taken to render the affair bo In appearance as well. Tho JNiival Artillery, beaded by their band, marched to the Theatre and took up a prominent position, while tho stage was fitted up to look like tho 'tween decks of a ahip, boing gaily decor ated with bunting lent by Captain*LebtDuf, of tho Glanco, while the scenery repreiented Portsmouth by moonlight. The concert was nnder the patronage of Bishop Cowic, tho net proceeds being intended for the Sailors' Rest. It opened with the overture, " Nii>ht at Sea," by tho late Artillery Band, after which songa wero sung by Madame Pooley, Miss Coster, Miss Groen, Messrs Worrall, Burnhnm, nnd Masters Pul brook, liny ward, and King (late H.M.B. Warspite), while Miss Donovan played two pianoforte solos, and Messrs Burnham and Worrall, and Madams Pooley and Mr Aurnham respectively sang dnets. Miss Donovan was encored for each of her selections, and Madiuno Pooley/ Miss Green, and Masters Fulbrook and King wero abo recalled. Tho company rendered the glee, "See Our Oars and "Rule Britannia," of which Mr Burnham sang the solo. At the next concert Mr Angelo Forrest will play several pianoforte pieces. To the Editor : Sir,—On Thursday last, 9th of August, a concert was given in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, to help in a cause that needed assistance, and as the petaon on whose behalf tnls was given is in such a weak and exhausted state as renders it impossible for him to return thanks for himself, I have been requested to do so for him, as I am personally acquainted with the circumstances of the cas<*. I am therefore very pleased to stato that the net amount from proceeds of.concert and a few small contributions given by those who took no tickets, amounted to the very hand some Bum of £21, whicn amount I can certify to having been paid over to the person for whose benefit it was given. I desire, therefore, on his behnlf, to return most sincere thanks to Mr G. A. Brown and those associated with him for having k ndiy lent the ball for the occasion free of charge ; to Mr J. Brame for printing 300 tickets and advertising free of charge; to the EVENING Stab for their kindly notices, which helped to bring the case so prominently before tbo public; to all the performers; and last, but not least, are thanks due to all those who helped in this worthy cause.—l am, etc., THOMAS CAKR, Wtsleynn Minister, Ponsonby.

INTERPROVINCIAL FOOT BALL.

Ihe Atickland. Visit to JDunedin.

[BY TELEGBA.riI.—OWN COKRBSPONDBNT,]

DUJNEDIN, this day. At the Rugby Union meeting on Saturday, a letter was received from tho Secretary of the Auckland Union, stating that the Auck land team arrive in Dunedin on the 28th inst., and asking what amount the Otago Union will grant towards the expenses. It was resolved to give £30, and a Recep tion Committee, consisting of the office bearers of the Union, and Messrs Burns, Burt, Cargill, Clarke, Dixon, Green wood, Grey. Mcßean, Stuart, Russell, Stokes, and Spring, was appoiuted. Sevtral matters of detail were left to Messrs Chapman, Robertson, and Sleigh to ar rauge, Granted fine weather, the Auck landers will have a very pleasant holiday in Dunedin. During their stay here a drag will be at their disposal, and they will be drivon to the Leith Falls, Blueskin, and down tho Peninsula to "The Camp." They are also to be entertained at a ball in the Garrison Hall, and on the Saturday after the match will be tho invited euests of the Otago Union to dinner at Wain's Hotel Owiug to the exhorbitant sum asked by the Caledonian Society (one half of tho entire proceeds), tbe match is not likely to be played on the Caledonian Ground, and if more reasonable tcrms'can bs arranged with the Taieri Cricket Club, it will take place at Mosgoll.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUlt SPECIAL REPORTKR.)

WEL INGTON, this day. A. Message from lawhiao.

Sir Geo. Grey has received a telegram from Tawhino stating that he purposes sending two of his people to Wellington as bearers of a message, and askiDg Sir Geo Grey's advice. Nothing in the telegram gives any indication aa to whether the message is to the Government or to Sir Geo. Grey. As the latter is not anxious to em. barrass the Government in their native policy, it is probable that he will inform the Native Minister of the nature of the telegram in tbo House to-dny, and ask what answer should be sent.

Lights for Manukau Harbour.

The Manukau Harbour Committee ex pect to report this week. The evidence, so far, favours erection of guiding lights. This is contrary to din recommendation of tbe Marine Department,

Encouragement to Fruit Growers.

Several members with a view to increas ing the importance of the fruit preserving industry, are endeavouring to obtain a little protection. Mr Montgomery, to •norrow, asks if Government intend to impose a duty on boiled fruits imported into tho colonies.

2he Trip to leraivhiti GoMfieUls,

Tbe members' trip to Terawhiti on Saturday proved a complete " frost," only five members going, It is stated that many members objected to passages being ' giren to all and sundry of the general public. TOdays Business. There are twenty.five orders of the day for to-day, nearly all second readings and committals of bills. Amongst tlioac to be committed are the IVative Land Laws i Amendment and Land Act Amendment Bills. The (icneiul Ansembly Members' Bill Is down for second reading,

SCINTILLATIONS.

Opining night of " Colleen Bawn."

Breeches of Trust.—Trousers on credit. Tbo Vocal " Score."—A choir of twenty voices.

Pontonby is to have a hose reel and shed, A Tnsruinlan cricket team is expected to visit Christchureh.

Only 74 immigrants como to Auckland by the steamer Doric.

Key. Mr Aylmer, an old settler of t karoa, Canterbury, is dead.

Mr Smith, tbe fiwsldent Magistrate, is at regular duty again. With a view to allaying the absurd diamond craze, the Prestdant of the Christ charch Chamber of Commerce has cabled to London for reliable information sa to the valuo of tbe diamonds from Canterbury. A paper saya of tho air, in ita relation to man, "it lcUaeg and blesses him, but will not obey him," Dobbs says that don crip tioa suits bis wife exactly. Rev. W. Calder, the newly-appointed rector of All Saints', Ponsonby, is expected to assume tht duties of his charge in about three weeks.

Laffter proves nothing. Wiso men laff, and ldeats grin all the time.

Muscular Christianity—Three parsons were eager spectators of Saturday's foot ball match in the Domain,

Naw Zealand revenue returns, for the seven months of the financial year, are £40,000 short of the Treasurer's ostimate,

A second refrigerating company is pro jected in Christchurcb, with ample promises of support. Waikafo Cheese and B«oon Factory is being provided wi'h plant, and will be ready to start operations next month. The healthy immigrants by the Oxford will all be releaied from quarantine at Wel lington by tomorrow. < 'v Saturday night, a man wis stabbed with an ojster koife in Christchurch, ie ceiving a dangeioiiß wound in the neck.

The petition lent on behalf of Mr North oroft, X.M , from To j warnutu, haa over 500 signature". Another petition goes from Alexandra,

Wanganui Football Club on Saturday last bet a Manuwatu County team by 11 points. Wanganui players mset Auckland representatives at nelson next month.

At a recent competitive examination, one of the candidates spelt Venice with two ■it 'h ; being told tbere was but one n In Venice, he replied, "Begs mast be very scarco tbere."

Tho first cashing ot Terawhiti gold wa« finished on Saturday night, but tbe result is not expected to be known until to morrow (Tuesday).

" Ay ye plaze, sor," said Mis M'CarlUy, "me ould man sent me heio for to buy him a pair o' shoes." " What Mze, midain?" asksd the dealer, "Oh the biggest jo have, sbnre; the ould man's fate is unlimited."

Tbo promoter! of the South Canterbury Refrigerating Company met at Timaru on Saturday, and fixed tho capital of the con cern at £25,000, in £5 shares. The inten t'on is ship-frozen mtat from Timaru direct to London.

Josh Billings phili sophicallj remarks : — If Adam and Eve had remained in the Garden ov Eden until to-day, they would have been nothing more than two over grown bsbjß nurtured on spoon Tittles.

FOOTBALL MATCH.

Representatives v. All-comers.

Thb match between the Representative Fifteen and a strong Selected Twenty-one win played on the Domain ground last Sitnrday, and attracted a large crowd cf spectators. The towns were as follow :— Kiijirffßenrativcs : J. Warbrtek and J, Webster, full-bucks t Ryan, three-quarter* back; King .and whiteside, half-backs; Anoil, Biggs, Carter, Oroxton, wenderaoD (captain), Leoky, Moarnn, u'Connor, Sims, and spencer, forwards. All-comers: D. Berry, A, Stewart, rail-backs; W. War brick, three-quarter-buck i H. Davy, C. White, and •Jougbin, half-backs j Analey, Burgess, Charters, J. Clayton, Culpan, Bindon, Maeky (captain), Moginie, Me- Conncll, Mountford, fJewell, Orchard, J, Stewart, Yon Stunner, and O. Wynyard, forwards. King played well at the start, bnt in a tall with J. Clayton, his shoulder was strained, and he changed places with Warbrick. The gama during the first term and part of the second was very fast, but the two spells of 45 minntt s appeared to bo too much foi many of the men before time was called. Arneil scored the first try, and Ryan converted it into a goal, but failed to add 10 the score by the place from a try gained hy Spencer and Whitciido immediately afterwards. Davy, who played a brilliant game throughout for the All-comers, followed with two tries in quick succession, bat J. Clay ton and A. Stewart failed to score off these. When half-time was called, the scorn stood —Representatives, 7 points ; All«comers, 4. in the earlier part of the next form, Whiteside scored another try by a grand run over the whole length ol tho ground, and Warbriok, by a splendid display of ppeellng and fending powers, followed tnlt immediately afterwards. Both attempts at goals by Ryan were failures. C. White scored another try for the All-comers by a clever run, and W, Warbriok uneuccess fully attempted to convert ihe try into goal. Henderson added another try to the Repre sentative's score, but again Ryan failtd to put the ball over the bar. In the last five minutes' play. Davy, by another fine inn, scored for the All-comers, and C. White took the place at goal, but without success, The match concluded :—Reps. 15 points ; All-comers, 8. Taken as a whole, the play was by far the bent that has been aeon on the Domain ground this ' season. There was a great improvement in passing, and also in dribbling, Arneil showing up remarkably well in this depart ment of the game. J. Warbrick's dropping, colla'ing, fending, and running were all greatly admired, while Whiteitde played his usual game, and no greater praise can be bestowed upon him. The place kicking was wretched, although Ryan has hitherto been remarkably successful in hia attempts at goal. Amongst the All-comero, Davy's play was greatly admired, his "speellng" being simply astonishing. Joughin was also noticeable as playing a good, slashing game. The addition of these two men might well be considered a great improvement,

Saved From the Poorhouse.

For years David AWngsworth suffered with rheumatism, and notwithstanding the best medi cal attendance, could not find relief. He came to the Sciotia County Poorhouse, and had to be carried into and out of bed on account of his helpless condition. After the failure of aU the remedies which had been applied, the direotora of tho Poorhonae resolved to use the celebrated German remedy, St. Jacob's Oil, and this was a fortunate resolution; for, with the trial of one bottle, the patient was already better, and when four bottles had been used upon him he could again walk about without the use of a cane The facts, as above stated, will bo- verified by tho editor of the Portsmouth (Ohio) Corres pondent, U.S.A. Sold by all Chemists. — Price throe Shillings. M. Levy & Co., Agents,

CABLEGRAMS.

SPECIAL TO VRESS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received August 13—11.40 a.m.) LONDON, August 11 THE UOMTE DE CHAM BO KD. The Comte de Chambord is sinking. PANBHVIST ePEECH-S.

General Gourko bus made several Pan slavist speeches in Poland, which rival General Skobsloii's celebrated deliverance.

AVAR PREPARATIONS.

Germany and Russia are both strengthen' ing their forces on the frontiers.

OVATION TO AN ACTOR. Mr Barry Sullivan met with a remarkable ovation in Liverpool.

NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO,

The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) it offering £20,000 worth of shares on the market.

EGYPTIAN DARKNESS,

The Egyptians, believing that the Eng lish doctors arc poisoning their cholera pi«ie"ta, have risen and destroyed the Gov ern mint ambulances.

Tdl£ COLONUS AND THE ANNEX

ATION QUESTION,

LONDON, August 11,

The "Statist" predicts that the Austral asian colonies will sever tbeir connection with the Empire unless tinglarjd takes effectual means to prevent the deportation of French convicts to tne Pacific. The "Saturday Review" expects that serious difficulties will arise unless Lord Derby yields to the representations of the colo nies, and it notices that they address Eng land as an equal power.

The Hon. F, «shley has explained that Sir Evelyn Wood's guarantee of preserving order in Cairo only extends to November next.

The Austral has arrived and been docked in Glasgow, where the Board of Trade has made certain experiments with a view of testing her stability.

The operators' strike in America Is col lapsing.

A meeting at the Mansion House has resolved to invite the Government to arrange far the emigration of ten thousand London families to tbe colonies next spring. The Press generally comments on the attitude of tbe local Iriin in tho colony with regard to the Redmonds.

The Freemasons' organ condemns the movement for an independent Grand Lodge in Victoria

(REUTERS TELEGRAM.)

DEATH OF DR. MOFFaT.

LONDON, August 10.

The death is announced to-day of Dr. Robert Mofl'it, the well-known missionary, aged 68.

The French in Madagascar -Re-

signation of the Admiral.

PARIS, August 10.

A reinforcement of six hundred French infantry has been sent to Tamatave. Admiral Galliba succseds Admiral Pierre in command of the French squadron there. The latter is supposed to have retired in order to satisfy England in regard to the officers of the Dryad affair.

It Is repotted that a disagreement exists in the English Cabinet on the alleged out rages on British interests at Tamatave, Mr Gladstone being inclined to take a favour able view of the French explamations.

VIKNNA, August 10.

Serious antUJewish riots continue at Pestb, and similar disturbances bare taken place in this city. In both places the rioters defied the civil authorities, and were dispersed by military force.

Insurrection in apain.—lhe

Carlists Active.

MADRID, August 10,

Telegrams from Barcelona report that considerable agitation prevails in that district in consequence of the tevolutionary movement which nas lately been manifested. Fear* are entertained that a serious in surrection is Imminent. Sou:e alarm has been created here by the intelligence just to hand that several Car list emissaries are now in the northern provinces with the object, it is feared, of stimulating the revolntionary feeling in the army.

A proclamation bos been issued declaring the province of Catalonia in a atate of siege, and strong forces of troops have been de spatched to the centres of population in con sequence of the disaffection now prevailing in the district and the fear of an insurrec tion.

Lat«»t accounts from Leo do Urgal report that on the arrival of the loyal troops at that place, a portion of the rebel garris<n cossrd the border into French territory, and the remainder submitted.

The inhabitants of this city continue to manifest great loyalty in King Alfonso, and Uis Majesty to-day was accorded an ovation upon his arrival at the capital.

Latest—The Rebellion Quelled,

LOND >N, August 11

1 he loyal Spanish troops have suppressed tho mntineers, and the Government de clares tbe rebellion over. Jio superior officers joined In it.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE IKIBH INFORMERS. MELBOURNE, AugUbt 11. The Governor has received a telegram from Earl Derby, notifying that arrange ments have been made by tho Imperial Go vernment for the Irish informer* to be re turned to England.

THE ANNEXATION CONFERENCE,

MELBOURNE, August 11.

The Governments of New South Wales, Queensland, aid South Ans'.ralia, have ac cepted the invitation ot Mr Service to join in the proposed Annexation Conferenoe. The Government of Raw Zealand has not yet replied to Mr Service's communication, The Government of Tasmania has declined to take part in the Conferenoe.

EXTENSIVE FAILURE IN DUNEDIN.

(B? TELEGRAPH—PBHSS ASSOCIATION.)

DDNEDIN, this day. Messrs Carter and Company have called a meeting of their creditori. Tbe assets are £11,000 and the liabilities £9,000. An offer by a local firm of £5,500 for the estate has lioen refused, and the debtors are asked to netign the estate. [There are two firms in Dunedla trading nndcr tbe stylo of Carter & Company— one being a firm of drapers in George-straet, and the other wine and spirit su general import merchants in Bond-street. The abovo telegram, it will be seen, did not Indicate which of the firms it is which has found it necessary to call its creditors together,]

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

Boy liun Over in Wellesley'Street.

An accident, which narrowly escaped having a fatal conclusion, happened oppo. site Abbott's Opera House, ia Wellesley street, on Saturday last. An express-driven named Sims, left his horse and vehicle out* side Mr S. Parker's premises, the wheel being carefully chained. He had scarcely disappeared, when a boy, known by his fellow-workmen as "Jimmy," and employed by Mr A. Watson, Lome-street, came up the read from the opposite direc tion, pushing a wheelbarrow, on which was a matiiesf, which fhe was taking to Mr Bafton's stall in the Market. With the carelessness characteristic of youth, the lad wa< looking behind him, and before he knew what vrai the matter, he had run hi* barrow under the horse's head. The animal became frightened, and ptarted off at a trot, while the youth, seeing the mischief lie bad caused, run across the street and caught tbe reins. Ihis frightened the animal still more, and rearing up, it trotted on. The boy fell, and one of the wheels of the ex press passed over his legs, while the other went clean over his chest. He was taken Into the shop of Dr. Ten nant, and attended to without delay. Strangely enough, neither of his legs were b: »ken, while his left arm, having been under his body, also escaped. So far as ccuid be asceitained, he had nustiiined no intirnal injury. >o that beyond the bruises caused by ihe « heels, he appoved to have escaped. He was sent home soon after wards, but no news of his condition has been received. It was fortunate for him that the vehicle was only a light express, as otherwise he would have fared very adly.

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Hoaor Judge Smith.)

UNDHTKNrED CASFS. —Eel. W. Hantner v, James Grant; claim, £39 83 8d on a prt> rulssoiy nota.—Judgment for plaintiff.

Adjourned.—E. J. Clarke v. Thomas Carina, £37 10s; Edward Downing v § Mitai ritoro. £56 7s Gd j W. H. Connell v. Te ileniea Tawhia, £32 ; Alfred Smith and Charles L. Arnold v. Adam Cairns, £100.

Referred to Aeuitration. -Mr S. Ucpketh announced that his cross actions- John Pilkin'gton v. Henry Elliott, claim £453 3s 3d, and Henry Elliott v. John Pilkington, claim £910 83 lOd—had been I referred to the arbitrament of Mr B. A, Mackechnie, for which purpose they were adjourned last Court day. DBFENDBD OASES. Orlando toazzoleni v. Kosa DeLias.— Claim, £25 ss, commission.—Mr J. M. Alexander appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Theo. Cooper for the defendant.-The plaintiff was formerly in the employ of the late Mr R. J. DeLias as ticket-taker and manager. The -claim -was brought to recover commission for the leasing of the Theatre Royal on the widow's behalf.— The plaintiff, Orlando Mazzoleni, deposed that he was a theatrical commission agent, and knew the defendant, Mrs LioLias, who owned the Theatre Royal. About the middle of March last Mrs DeLias called him into the theatre, at the pit and stalls entrance, and, complaining to htm tbat everyone seemed to take the Opera House in preference to the thsatre, said that if he could eflect a leate of it for three years she would pay him commission, and go Home. She mentioned to him £1,000 aa the terms, and he then left her, pro mising to do what ho could. He next iuterviewed Mr Abbott, and submitted the proposal to lease the premises. Mr Abbott asked him first of all to get Mrs DeLias to state in black and white what her intui tions were respecting the payment of rates and insurance, tie want and told this to Mrs Delias; she said that she would give an answer on the following day, as she wanted to consult her solicitor in the meantime, Next day she expressed an aversion to leasing to Abbott, as he merely wanted to close the theatre, but subsequently she told him to get Mr Abbott to make an offer. He accordingly saw Abbott again, but tho latter declined to make sin offer. Somo three weeks afterwards, Mrs DeLias called him into her private room, told him of an offer that Abbott had made in writing to her solicitor, and asked his advice as to what she »h >u'.d do. He advised her tc> let Abbott have tho theatre by all meant, and with that the interview termi nated, He heard nothing more of the matter until Mr tbbott had posiestioi of the theatre, when Mr Carr (auctioneer) paid him to make an inventory of th« scenery. Home little time after he attended at the theatre in otdar to introduce the defendant to Mr -bbott,who was coming to inspect the building. On that occa&ioo, in obedience to Mri DeLias's instructions, ha sold Abbott the contents of the property room for £10 He therefore claimed £25 ss, being 2J per cent, aommission on the £1,000 mentioned as the price obtained for-tho lease of the theatre, and on the £10 paid for the' con tents of the property room.—Cross-ex aminod by Mr Cooper : Mr Devore (defen. dant'si solicitor) did not rxpressly caution him not to concern himself with the negotiations, as his assistance w&s not wantdd. The Victoria-street publicans were trying to secure the theatre,-Henry Nathan iel Abbott, proprietor of the Opera Housa, deposed that Mazzoleni was the first person to introduce to him the subject of leasing the theatre, and corroborated his statement of the interview between them. The nego tiations were subsequently carried on by Mr Carr (auctioneer), a lease for three years being eventually effected for £1,200, Mrs J )<'Lia-i undertaking to pay alt ra'es and insurance premiums. Possession was taken on the 23rd April. Mazzoleni sold him the " properties."—This was the plain tiffs i;ase. The defence was a general and particular denial.—Kosa DeLias, widow of the late R. J DeLias, and owner of the theatre, deposed that the plaintiff had been in the employ of her husband for some eleven years, and that three days after the letter's death he applied for an increase of wages. She told him that she could not grant him his ap plication, aid he left. Subsequently, at an interview he had with her in Ponsonby, he asked if she would lease the theatre to him for thiee years, and on what terms, khe said that she would lease to him for three years for £1,000, reserving; to the Young Men's Chris :lan Association the nae of the build ing on Sunday evenings. She asked what Hecmii.y he had to offer, and be replied, "The Bank of V«w Zealand," to which she rejoined that better security could hardly be got. These negotiations came to nothing. Ac never authorised or reqne ted Mazzoltni to effect the lease of the theatie. The matter was placed in the hands of Mr Ciirr, her agen', and on Mazzolent cornioi; to her teveral times and asking if she would lease to Mr a bbott, and on what terms, she referred him on each occasion to Mr Carr. t>he had refused to treat with the plaintiff, or to give him any thing in writinj?.—*lbert Devore, solicitor, deposed that in March last, hearing that Mazzoleni was busying birnrelf about some overtures for the lease of the theatre, he saw him, and told him not to mrddlc in the matter, as he was not authorised; that lie was the solicitor, and Mr Carr the agent for Mrs TeLias, and that all negotiations would have to be conducted through them. Be then went and informed Mr Abbott to the same effect. —Robert Charles Carr, partner in the firm of B. Tonka and Co., auctioneers and com mission agents, deposed that his firm had been ugent for Mr Do Lias as they were now far his widow, and that they had car ried oat the negotiations for the lease of the Theatre Royal to Mr Abbott.—Mrs De Liaa, being recalled, stated that immedi ately after the plaintiff had made the in ventory (for which he w»s paid), he applied to her :;<h a loan of £45. Mho asked what security he had to offer) he replied "a diamond ring and a promissory note of E»»leti)n'»." She said that she would consult; a gentleman friend, and after taking advice, deemed it unadviiablc to grant the loan.—Counsel having been heard, His Honor said that there did seem some ground for the claim on the last item, viz, 5;, Certain eervioes had beeu performed, and some remuneration should be given. But na to the bulk of the claim -£25—he thought that plaintiff bad failed altogether. In order to entitle him to recover, he should have shown that he was actually employed to obtain a tenant, that he did obtain one, and that either in consequence of something having been done by the defendant or the inter vention of another agent, he had failed to complete the transaction. The evidence in support of an agency at all was extremely vague, nnl there was besides a distinct con flict of testimony between the plaintiff and defendant on that point. 1 tie bal ance of testimony was strongly on the side of the defendant; and the last piece of evidence that she gave on being re called showed that the claim was an after thought on plaintiff's part. - Judgment was therefore given for ss, the plaintiff, however, being cast for the defendant's costs, which amounted to £4 2s,

John Farrell v. Wilson Weatherburn.— Claim,, £21 17s, money lent.-Mr G. W, Brassey appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr J, M. Speed for the defendant.—The plaintiff is a jockey, the defendant a "re mittiiiicc " man and they had " chummed " together for some time, and at various placrs, According to the plantiffs statement the defendant commenced to borrow from him at Auckland in February last and continued the system until May, when a " row " over the question of repayment put an end te the intimacy. The list of loans was as follows s—On sth February lent defendant £4; 7th February lent him £1; a few days afterwards gave him £10 with which to buy two tickets tor Napier, costing £8 10s, and of whicbi he appropriated the balance, beiidtis using one of the tickets ; 17th of February, at Giaborne, lent him £5; 22nd. February, lent him £2 for the paymeni of a wager; 23rd February, lent him 10s to pay for board, besides paying for him at his request, thepassage of a prostitute named Minnie Williams from Gisbomo to .Napier, 35 j February 24th, at Napier, lent him £1; 3rd Marc i, at ttapier, lent him 103 to pay for washing; 24th May, at Auckland, lent him 10s with which to go to Worth Shore races. Defendant was to pay him on the sale of his share of a show that he partly owned with Jacob Knko, bookmaker, but no payment was made. On returning to Auckland they occupied the sumo bedroom at the Alexandra Hotel. At the iNevs,da Hotel one evening plaintiff ven tured to ask for the money, and on the following Sunday morning,' while in their bedroom, defendant referring to %his demand, said that it had " cruelled" him (tho witness) com pletely, as after that he would not pay him a single sixpence, and threatened to' break his jaw if he dared again to ask tor tbe money. He also added : "I'm a big gun, you know, and that is tbe way I travel ou people when 1 get 'em soft enough." i hey j(Lot jjSitting.

ARRIVAL OF THE PENGUIN.

She is Placed in Quarantine.

The s.s>. Penguin, which was not expected here till about Wednesday, arrived fr Fiji at 8 a.m. to-day, and being f rom J* "infected port," was at once ordered Into quarantine. She dropped anchor ahead of the quarantine hulk, where Bhe awaited the arrival of the Customs launch with th Health Officer on board. Dr. Phi| Bo went alongside shortly before 11 when, in response to the usual questioni' Captain Cromarty stated that time Was no sickness at either Levuka or Suva when the Penguin left, and that all his passengers had been well throughout the Voyage, D r Philson then directed the captain to r ' main at anchor awaiting 'further n ,A f-om Wellington. The mails were Co ? veyed to the quarantine hulk, fumieXi there, and distributed in town duiine the afternoon. A STAR representative got withm hailing ■ distance of the Penenin during the morning, and, owine to th» courtesy of the captain and purser.obtained a verbal report of the voyage, list of pasgen gfrs, and other item* of news which annear In this issue. The Fenguin arrived at Levuka from Auckland on August Ist, after a fine-weather passage down, arjd reached Suva on tbe 2nd. Left Suva on tbe 6th and left Levuka at 7 a.m. on the Bth. Experienced fresh S.E. trades-for the first two dajs, and light winds and calms during the rest of the voyage. P aß . seneers:—Saloon: Colonel hozier, Meiars G. Harper, Hill, McEwan, and Thomas. Steerage : Messrs Linchie, Carnegre Scott, Doyle, Brown, Lawrence, aud Leven! Cargo as per import list.

SPORTING NEWS.

Sydney Tattersall's Club Meeting.

[HKUTKR'3 CUULBQIUM.]

SYDNEY, this day. At TatteraalTa Club Kaco Meeting, on Saturday, the principal events resulted as

iollows s -

Tattebsall'b Two - veak - old Starrs ot 150 both, : reooLd horse to leoelve 10 soys. from the prtea. Units. 7ai 101b 1 fillies arid geldings, 7sl 81b. Uutauce, i-mllo. Mr S. L. Baker's eh c King's Own .„ 1 Mr S. Brown's b f Parapluie j Mr M. Fennelly'a eh f Charming .„ 3 The Lex-rug Himdicup of 100 soys., with v sweapatakei ot 2 soya. eaoh tor starters added; second hor»n,lfi soys. from theprite, DUttmoe, H mile. Mr H. Herbert's b h Belvidere, 4 yra ... l Messrs E, H. Matthews and Sons' eh h Ascot, 4yrs ;. ... + Mr J. Monaghan us b h Norman, *yrs ... f

Ascot and Norman ran a dead heat for second place.

THE EVICTION CASE.

AT the Police Court to-day, before F, L, Prime, Esq., J.P., Patrick Hennessey, Michael Casey, and Murtagh Donohue were charged with unlawfully, and by force, demolishing a house in the occupation of Bridget Walsh.

Mr Lusk for the prosecution, and Mr Mahony in defence.

Mr Prime thought another justice was necessary ; in fact, it would be more eatit factory to him. He ivas not disposed to shirk his duty at aDy time.

Mr Cunningham said he expected lilt Barstow at 10 o'clock, hut found that the person entrusted with the letter had Dot delivered It to Mr Harstow. Counsel on both sides were prepared to go on with the case.

At the suggestion of Mr Lusk, Mrs Walsh was first examined in relation to the destruction of her property, which con stituted a second information under the Malicious Injury of Property Act.

- The defendants were charged, to which Mr Mahony pleaded not guilty. Vr Lusk then opeaed tne case.and stated particular! alr»ady before the public, and asked that nnder the provisions of the .Act (51st section) the Court, after hearing the evideuce, ahull send the defendants lot trial. He would not delay the Court, bat proceed to call eridence. Budget Walih dtpoied that she wag a widow, at present residing at Otahnha, Her home previously was in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. She bad resided there for 25 years. On the 31st ult. certain pro perty of her'fi was in the house, consisting of a bedstead, two tables, sofa, crockery; ware, chefionier, 3 chain, 1 press, and cooking utensils. These were the principal thing*. She went to Otahnha on the 2nd of July, leaving the house in charge of I her ion; she subsequently asked Thomas Elliott to look after her property in the absence cf ber son. Received a letter, also a visit from Elliott, who desired her to I come to Auckland as soon as she conld,u certain men had been to the place warning him of danger. On reaching the place, a scene of desolation was before net} I everything was broken—crockeryware, bed stead, etc. The goods were estimated at £12. She thought that amount would re imbarse her for the loss

ToMrMahony: She came into possession through Mr Macdonald. She occupied it through her husband being sexton. She had several intimations from the Cemitcry Board that the house was required. Had three notices. Tbe last in Februuy, 1882. She went to Otahuhu for the benefit of ber I health. She intended to return as soon bj I possible. Took her bed with her, and one or two little things for immediate use. She was not aware of any miscondnct In the house, nor suy disgraceful scenes beyond' family jars. The police cams once. The bedstead, cost £2 10s many years ago, It was old-fashioned, but very good. None of the articles w«re new. She would not go beyond their value, £12. Thomai Blliott deposed that he was a bricklayers' labourer, living at College Hill. Was son-in-law to Mrß Walsh. He I resided last month at the mud cottapa in the Catholic Cemetery. He and his wife went there at the request of Mrs Walsh, to take care ot her little property dot" I ing the old lady's absence at Oto- g hnhu, He went in about the tOth July, eleven days before the roof was taken off. He took bis furniture'then from his former home, near the "V ork Hotel. Received a notice on Monday, the I 30th, when he returned from work, wars* ing bim to clear ont by noon the next day, I or steps would be taken to eject him. He went at once to look out for a house, bat I did not succeed. On Wedoeaday morning, at breakfast time, two men came into vi cabin-Casey and Donnghue. They att down, and asked how it was that he had not cleared out, and demanded possession, I He replied that he had not got a noose, but he was quite willing to leave as soon »» nB could find a place for his wife and children. Casey said he could not help that. He was sent to pull the roof off, Casey mm, " Well, I will give you till 10 o'c'ook (H was 8 when he came), and if yon ars noi out, down comes the house." He went to find a place, but failed. Started for Otahuhu to bring Mrs Walsh in On re turning, ho found the roof off, and bi« ow> furniture stowed on beams, some smssbMi Witness then gave an account of ">• damaged goods. Did not see the action ot the meD. bis wife and children were anHW? the ruins. The damage to Mrs WaW»' :p furniture would be about £0 or £7, po«il<4l more, m Cross-examined by Mr Mahonyi H" X, only object in. going to the house *•**■ take cafe of his mother-in-laWs1 PWPJI^ ':-■ Had heard that the Cemetery BMW wanted possession of the cabin, Decline* -... to cay whether or not the police had lnMr- . fered with him at bis house near the i 0». Hotel. The police had not taken per'W" out of his house. Did not inteiio » remain permanently in the hut." "•vj the hut eleven days. No disgraoeW scenes occurred during his time. Cecilia Elliott, wife of the last witnes*, gave corroborative testimony. . ,« men and Mr Hennessey came about w > o'clock to pull down the houfi". «X ■ " locked the door, telling them that sbe c.b» Dot go until she got another place. ."^ nossey asked ber to open, but she reW"*. He i hen burst open the door with •crow bar, aid the men commenced *»£* ing off the shiDgles. Some of ««£ fell upon her children. She went to »w for a place, and on returning. F^M furniture broken arid scatjeied alootj p>. 86Dtlyslie saw Casey peepiugovp' "'*•*: Be said, "you haS Wer *ci the **•*£ tionists to put np another house." B^Ti - seemed to be commander, wnile tne «", unro ifed the cabin. -~. It; ■ Georgino Aon Bailey, Mount W" , Road, dppo'ed to being present ana v£ ; ;; nessing the scene, was on vwiws terms with the family. . The Court was adjourned until a»

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