SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tr.nrr toitop /This Evening. 2.36 HIGH WATER j> r „ morr ow Morning, 3.15 SUNSET.—This Evening, 6.5 S'.NRI3E.-To-morrow Morning, 6.10 MION'3 AGE.—New Moon, 2ith, 5.20 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Tsukuba, Japanese corvette, Captain S. an_i,

frotn Japan ~m_ _ Waitaki, s.s„ Crawford, from Whangarei Wellington, s.s., Farqulinr tomR«U Glonelg, 8.5., Stephenson, from Tauranga Ada cfowen, brigantine, from Rookhampton

DEPARTURES.

Espieglc, H.M.S., Commander, Captain Bridges, for Levuka . „ ~,, Venus, ketch, Neill. for Opotikl Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, for Whangarei

IMPORTS.

Per Kcnilworth.-SBbaloScotton,2otonscobra, 139cLskslimejuice, 80,000 oranges. 5 kegs dried bananas, and a quantity of cocoanuts. -Now landing, ex Northumberland, Brenhilda, and Ruapehu: 2,600 barrels Portland.cement w tons Dominion 1-barbod galvanised barbed &S wiS 70 tens sterling brand plain nl "nnised fencing wire, 4. tons do galvanised do. lielkesrs galvanised fencmg staples, 100 tons bat iron (Crown brand), 2,177 sash-weights (ass. v to _>llb> 19.718 feet black and galvanised tube, 1 calks tube fittings for do. M tons golyanisea corrugated sheet iron. (" Sterling" brand), o tons galvanised flat shoot iron, 218 plates best plate iron 79 bdls and 3 cases flat sheet iron, 1,102 hdls best hoop Iron, 150 boxes tin plates (as- S : io. ix, ixx. XXX), 70 Ingots Babblifs mtont antl-frictlon metal, 20 tram-rails (141b), 20 tons Clyde 1 pig iron, 20 kegs antifriction grease 13 coils galvanised Bessemer Btcol wire rope, 69 bundles and 3 cases cast, spring and shear steel, 10l ovens, 181 covers camp ovens, 388 boxes horseshoe nails, 9 kegs horse-nails, 2D5 kegs patent rose wrought nailsi 80 kegs wrought Seckhcad spikes (assorted), 6.30 kegs wire nails witli diamond heads, 40 kegs floor brtwls, 12kegs clont tacks, 25 kogs spouting and dog-spikeß, 2 kees scupper nails (black and galvanised), 10 tons sheet zinc, 11 cases dynamite caps, __5 oast iron hollers, 10 casks patent fuse, 23 blacksmiths' bellows, 2 improved blacksmiths' hearth 39 fire Irons. 12 hearth backs and fire irons combined, 2 suago blocks, 2 bales Ashing lines. 2 cases pulley blooks, 1 ens? Weston s patent pulley blocks, _ to 1J tons, 1 cased electric bslls in complete sets, 4 cases leather beltintr, 1 cose pump loather. 7 cases Leamington ranges, 7 hogsheads hoj loware 2 casbs tin and blend tacks, 3 Gardner's sausage machines, 4 cases Stemen's patent water meters, i to 3,3 casks heavy hinges on plate and to drive, 6 cases ohina mortice furni ture 5 casks real patent and drawback locks, 2 casks tin S hooks and brackets, 3 cases copy inc presses, 1 cask pipe hooks for eomp. pipes 2 hogsheads charcoal box irons, 0 coses lamp globes, 2 cases brasswaro. 2 cases coal vases (latest patterns), 29 cases tools, lathes, spirit levels, marking gauges, spokeshaves, shears choppers, wrenches, bevels, saw-sets, turnfcrows, mallets, saw-tillers, chisels, jack planes, smooth, trying, groovlngs, and rala.es planes, stock and dies, cramps, wrenches, cly burn spanners, hammers and saws of all kinds. 0 oases Wonzcd N.F; fenders. 2 tons light hock and horse chocs; 2 casks grubbing hoes, 10 caßes electro - plated waro, 13 cases marble mantelpieces, of the latest design and pattern, made of tho best Bohemian mat Bio; 9 casks ploughshares; G cases best enam oiled iron baths; 2cases varnish oak hard dryine _ _^ 10 cases hardware, locks, blind cord„jnlgjg ft £y ~st_sut_rA—-~ ar-^S=-f-- Cases copper rods; 1 caie binoculars, damp bod detectors, bin nacle with lamp and compaßS complete; 2 cases Gardner s sausage stuffors, etc.; 55 p'rgs Smith and Wellstood ranges and stoves: 1 case lawn tennis markers, 16 bdls shovels, 9 caseß chaff-cutters. 6 cases fancy hardware, feather dusters, brushes, Comes'sthermometers, mettles. &c.: 12 casks ship chandlery, assorted; ' 12 cases Muntz yellow metal sheathing, 12 kegs Muntz yellow metal nails, 9 cases guns, single and double barrel, muzzlo and breech, and hammerless double and single; 13 cases caps, cartridge caso3, wads, belts, pouohes. and gun flttings; single and doublo buggies, hooded buggies, waggonettes.—T. and S. Morrin & Co. (Limited).

EXPORTS.

Per Aurora, for Rurutn—7oo cases potatoes, 100 cases onions, ICO kegs beef, 43 boxes soap, and 2,000 feet timber. The schooner Aurora cleared at the Cußtoms t3-day for Bnrutu. H.M.S. Esplegle left for Lovukannd Sydney late yesterday afternoon. A harque suprosod to be the @astleton from Mauritius was sijnalled when wo wenttopress. Inwards, Coastwise. — Sovereign of the Peas, from Whangarei. with 45 tons coal; Doveron, from Thames, in ballast; Una, from Mahurangi. The barquo-Luttorworth will he cleared at tho Cuftoms for London on Tuesday, and all her car'o is therefore expected to be in by Monday night Sho will sail on Thursday morning. Her ~• ■ passenger accommodation is fully engaged. Mr '■ Tho f.s. Glcnelg arrived from Tauranga at 7 am. Passengers:—Mrs Cruloksbank, Mrs ■■'--. Turnbull and children. Col. Header, Captain Anderson, Messrs Buddie, C. J. Hasolden, Stafford, Roberts. D'Augiban. W. Hanker, Turner, Clarke. G. Paul, Mobs, Mrs Ngahara, Mr Tanalia. Tokurc. • The ss. Wellington arrived from Russell this mornim; with the following passingers:—Mesirs ■'■* Sl-itor, Robinson, Alexander, Harness Wtston, Brown, Long. Jones, McLeod, Cooper, Muller," Horsley, Ludbrook, Caflna, Simpson, Qulco, ■ lain Holland, Anderson (2), Mr and Miss Sullen. The ship Northumberland commenced dis charging tc-day. Her cargo appear 2tobo in gold order. The s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei at 8 Sm. yesterday. Passengers: Messrs Chad wick, ames, McCullough. Pant, MoLood, Lawrence, Monro. Henderson, Mrs A. B. Wright and chil dren, Mrs Sutherland. Tho Wallakl loft again for Whangarei at 9 p.m., with a large number of passengers.

UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Tho following are tho movements of Union steamers for the ensning week:—To arrivo: Southern Cross, from South, Monday: Wanaks, from Taranaki, Sunday, 8 0.m.; Manapouri, from Gisborne, Monday, 10 a.m; Ringarooma, from Sydney. Tuesday; Manapouri, from Rus sell, Wednesday; Penguin, from Fiji, Wednes day. To leavo: Southern Cross, for Glsborno. Monday; Manapouri, for Russell, Monday, 6 p.m ; Wanaka, for Taranaki, Tuesday, 8 a.m.; Ringarooma, for Sydnoy, Wednesday, 2 p.m.; Manapouri, for Gisborne, Thursday, noon.

THE TSUKUBA.

Tho Jananese corvette which arrived late yost-rdav afternoon proved to bo the Tsukuba, which vislttd this port before about eighteen months ago. She comes direct from Japan, which was left on February 3, and very fine weather Drevailed during the pasiage. Bhortly after rounding tho North Head tbo Tsukuba st luted the port with 21 guns, the British en_dgn being hoisted durine the firing. H.M.B. Kspiegle.whloh was at the time outward bound, dispatched a boat to the Tsukuba to convey the compliments of Captain Bridges to Captain Arijl. anduponita return continued her voyage. Thf Tsukuba Is a ship-rigged oorvette of over 1,800 tons meanircmeot. and was built on the Malay Peninsula in 1857 by British workmen. The hull is teak, and ot great strength, and has embrasures for 10 guns. It la ?51 feet In length, " with a beam of 33 feet, and has a full appearance aft. The engines and all the mechanical ap pliances on board are of English manufacture. - but the former are of only moderate power. and do not drive the vessel at more than eight or nine knots. The armament of the Tsukuba consists ot l on guns, four ot which are 01 -pounder converted Krupp. The remaining six are brass. 32-pounders. and aro of native. manufacture. " Besides these, there are smaller Armstrong guns for boat oervloo. In addition to this heavy, ordinance, there are arms of precision and side arms, and all the small arms which term part of the equipment of a British man-of-war. The Hnider rifles appear to bo tho favourite weapons in this respect. The Tsukuba has a cotnp'ement of 270 seamen ! "and the following officers:—Captain 8. Ariji; " commander, A. Aral ;,■ gunnery-lieutenant, 8. Arima; first lieutenant, N. Uyemura; lieutenants—_Sf. Hda* Y. Matsumura, H. X Takasugi, 9. NagM, 8, Mukoyama T. ..- '■>, a.a jama; chief paymaster, C. ___awa__a.nl; assistant paymaster, N. Kataoka; doctor, C. Aoki: assistant doo'or. Koklsawa; engineer, T. Yoshida; assistant engineer. R. Bakenohi; sub lieutenants—T. Uwasakl, M. Ota, 8. Ijlchi.H. Sakamoto, Y. Takahashi; 6 midshipmen. 25 naval cadets. 5 warrant officers. The Tsukuba is expected to remain here for about a month, after which she will leave for Chili, and thence she will nrooeed to Honolulu.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

New Plymouth, this day.—Sailed: Argyle, for Onehunga, i p.m. _.„.•_._. Gisbqbne. this day.—Sailed: Southern Cross, for Auckland, 3 o.m.

Meetings, Entertainments. Etc.

March 22.1891. Abbott's Opera Houso—Smith's Panorama, 8 p.m. Drlll-shed-Horticultural Show. 12 till 10 p m> Parnell Hall—Annual Meeting of Gymnasium Club, 8 p.m. Y.M.C.A.-Dcvotlonal, 7.30 p m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Reader.—To qualify for tho franchise a person must have been resident In the colony for twelve monthß. and In tho electorate for which he claims to-vote six monthß. It is not neces sary that he should be a ratepayer. The qualifications are of two classes only—resi dential and freehold.

Births.

CHRISTMAS.-On March 21, at her residence. Oxford-street, Great North Road, the wife of F. Christmas, Esq., of a son. CAMPBELL.—On Maroh 14th, at her resld enco Napler-Btrcct, the wife of Robert Campbell of a daughter. Wellington and Melbourne papers please copy.

Marriages.

KNIGHT-OWEN.-On March 13th, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Thomas Spurgeon, assisted by the Rev, Charles Carter, Alfred Osborne Knight, M.R.C.S.. England. L.5.4.. London, to Annahell Owon, eldest daughter of G. W. Owen, Esq., merchant, of Auckland. RUDOLPH-McMANUS.-On March ?2nd, at the Registry Office, William Rudolph to Katherine McMauna. Both of this city.

Deaths.

BEITH.—On March 21. athisteother'srusldenoe, Franklin Road. William Beith, iropmoulder, eldest son of the late James Dykes Belth. engineer; aged .6 y oafs.—Dupedin and Glas gow papers plcaso eppy. Tho funeral will leaye hjs mother's resi dence, Franklin Road, Ponsonby, to-morrow (Sunday), at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends are in vited to attend, CATO.—On Maroh 21, at his parents' residence, Ponsonby Road, Prapols Robert, infant t»n of Charles and Annie M. C. Cato; aged 3 months and 17 days. MULHOLLAND,-On March 21. at Uppep Pif^ street, Jamos Mulholjaftd, of the Stamp Ofllcp (suddenly), Jn h|s33rd yew. The funeml will takp place to-morrow (Sunday), at 4 p.m. Fnenda please receiy? this as a notification. WHITELOW.-On March 22. at her parents' residence. Customs-street West, Mary Ann Whitolow, twin daughter of William and Mary Whitelow. The funeral wllUeavo at i o'clock to-morrow.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1884.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the geod that we can do.

The interested " rings" of Canterbury grain-growers and dealers keep agitating against the new tariff rates whioh have just been introduced over the colonial railway system, and which restore to a proper basis the unduly-lowered rates which were last year charged for the conveyance of grain over the Southern railways. Tho lead of the Chamber of Commerce, in protesting against the charge, has been followed by thelndustrial Association; and now we have nine of the Canterbury M.H.R's meeting and passing a resolution urging the Ministry not to introduce the new tariffs until they I shall have been submitted to Parliament. Whichever way it is looked at, the action of

these members of the House deserves the heartiest condemnation, and move than justifies the hard things which we have said regarding the selfish attitude of Canterbury people in relation to this question. To begin with, they totally misunderstand tho functions of Parliament in assuming that it is its business to squabble and muddle over petty matters of departmental admin istration. The political control of the rail ways is quite direct enough and mischievous enough already without having questions of tariff also brought under the control of a party vote. The resolution, in the second place, conveys a direct insult to Ministers and officials, by virtually declaring that they are incompetent to manage the rail ways, and asking them to refer a question of the simplest kind to the collective wisdom of Parliament. It is evident, thirdly and most objectionably, that this is a direct coercive move. Be it observed that the "sacred nine" members who passed this precious resolution are all "Government supporters," and it requires no great powers of ratiocination to draw tho conclusion that their object is to hint, in the most delicate manner possible, yet with no uncertain sound—" respectfully, but firmly," as they put it—that they cannot remain Govern ment supporters unless Government re ciprocates by supporting the interests of their constituents. If the cause advo cated were a just one. surely it would not requiro such questionable methods of support Tho Premier having on behalf of the Government promptly replied, declining to suspend the new tariff, a further meeting was called, at which 14 members agreed upon protesting against the grievous burden. The 14 make a halt ing attempt to place the question upon a broader ground than that of party politics, by stating the case as being one of North Island versus South Island. They contrast the non-paying Northern railways with tho lomunerative lines of Canterbury, and argue therefrom that Canterbury should enjoy reduced freights for grain. But this ques tion of remunerative working is just the rock on which their claim will split to Hinders. To be consistent, they must be prepared to show that grain-carrying at tho low rates was remunerative, and it will puzzle them to prove this. Failing such proof, the only ground upon which thoy can ask a return to the low rates is that of subsidising the farming and grain-dealing interest at the expense of the general community. Thoy are crafty enough to see, however, that they would never succeod on that issue, so they prefer to take their stand on provincial prejudice, and build their hopes upon party votes rather than on just principles. Mr Mitchelson has offorod a fearlpssj)r__of

of tho thoj^gngess 'otlTis retrenching in "stiiiota by cancoHingthe freo railway passes granted to tho Press of the colony. This excision wo consider just nnd reasonable, though newspapers may not havo thoir critical asperities soothed by tho intimation, If the public nnd tho public pross call for retrenchment, they must bo prepared to go upon " hard tack," and suffer as well as tho officials who aro deprived of their comfort able situations. Wo aro not at all san guine, howover, that tho withdrawal of tho Press passes will add appreciably to tho re venue of the colony, or curtail the pxponsps in any way. Newspapers will in most cases refrain from sending reporter*" to any distance, and the public alone will suffer in having their hunger for news unsatisfied. We havo a suggestion to make which would assuredly add more to the railway royonuo, and would at tho samo time bo a moro valuablo testimony to tho genuineness of tho reforming zeal which now animates the Ministry. Lot them cut pff tho freo passes to members of tho Assembly. Thoso gontlo mon aro public sorvants, but in no higher sense than aro tho reporters of the Press, and " what is sauce for tho gooso is sauco for tho gander." If tho Press passes are occasionally abused by being lent to ciyil servants in Wellington and elsowhcru, who shall say that tho members' pnssos nro not also put to improper usos ? Havo we not tho rocord of an Otago M.H.R., who, while travelling to and from Board of Education meetings, uses his "dond-heod" tickot and charges the full faro to tho Board—thus performing tho doublo feat of robbing Peter and l'aui at tho same moment ? And aro thoro not members nearor home who do not scruple to use thoir freo passes while truvolling oyer the country on private business or pleasuro? Wo do not urgo this in any dog-in-the manger spirit, nor from any hostile fooling to tho J lon. Minister for Public Works. VVo approve of ovory stop ho has taken in regard to tho railways at tho pro sent tlmo, nnd wo only ask him to bo con sistent to himself, and not loavo tho good work half dono. It would givo tlioeo liberal-minded patriots of Canterbury a fresh grievanco to howl ovor if thoir freo travelling tickot wcro withdrawn, and in tho prosonco ot tho greater calamity wo havo no doubt thoy would forget tho so-called " injustico " which is sought to bo inilictcd upon thoir farming constituents.

The Death Under Chloroform.

The death of Mr Mulholland last night occurred under circumstances that are sure to arrest public attention and excite com ment. Our morning contemporary speaks of tho administration of chloroform by one medical man without tho presence and as sistance of another as an improper proceed ing, and probably this idea may pre judice the gentleman who has been unlucky enough to have tho present mis. hap befal him. It is nothing moro than the barest justice, therefore, to state that there is probably not a medical man in Auckland who does not frequently ad minister chloroform to petients on his own personal responsibility ; many of them never deliver in a confinement without it; it is commonly given for the extraction of teeth, and the fact that it was being em ployed to prevent pain in so trifling an operation as that which led to Mr Mulhol land's death indicates the frequency of its use. Chloroform is, in short, recognised as the safest of known anaesthetics, nnd the instances in which it miscarries form only a very small percentage to the ratio of its employment. Neverthe less, it is true that the administration may in any case prove fatal, and there is almost no possibility of detecting before hand tho conditions under which it is dangerous to apply it, although medical men invariably refuse when tliero is weak action of the heart. Even with this pre caution, death has ensued in two or three instances in Auckland with . patients under tho hands of our most skilful and careful surgeons. This much should •bo said to preserve Dr. Stalker from becoming the subject of an unfair prejudice, and with out in any way anticipating the evidence to be adduced at the inquest thjs afternoon, There may, of course, be circumstances which should have deterred the doctor from administering chloroform to this particular patient, and if tho statements now made regarding his general habits be true, it is possible that I)r. Stalker would have doclin.ed to incur the risk of injury to bis professional reputation which such an occurrence and tlie attendant inquest invariably entails. The odium that is inevitable in cases of death by chloroform is, after all, the very best guarantee that the modjeal men who administer it will uso tho utmost care. And con. B»derinff this safeguard we hardljkthink any particular good would accrue inpatients by compelling the employment of two doctors whenever the anaesthetjc is necessary.

Tho Hon Col. Reader. Under Secretary for Defence, and Commissioner of Polico, Arrived from Tauranga this morning, and is staying at the Northern Club.

Mr Hasolden, Under-Secretary of tho Public Works Department, attended at thp Police Court this morning ond sat on tho Bonch with Judgo Smith in order that he might (est tho accoustic properties of tho Court, apd probably report on tho same.

Mr Carr, in moving his resolution ro the Inspector at the Board of Education yester* day, said it was openly stated that tho In spector, with respect to school matters, was judgo, jury, ond executioner, arid that (t was also said to teachers; " Novar mind Board and committees j keep in with two officers of tho Board, and you will Lp sjl right."

Tho Japanese corvette Isukuba arrived from Japan direct yesterday afternoon. She is to remain hero for about four months, after which she \. ill proceed to Chili. Par ticulars appear in our shipping column.

Another narrow escape from a fatal aoei' dent occurred at 1 o'clock this morning through the dangerous condition of Queen street Wharf. Two passengers by the No thumberland wero going towards that vessel when one of them suddenly missed his footing and fell over the western side of the tee. Fortunately the master of the Tom O'Shanter (Greenleafe )and others observed the accident and succeeded in rescuing the man, who, but for their prompt assistance, would probably havo beon drowned. The necessity for the erec tion of a moveable chain along the sides of the wharf becomes every day more apparent, and should have attention from the Harbour Board at an early date.

Rumour has it that no less than three female vendors of tobacco and cigars have, within the last few days, bidden a fond adieu to Auckland and taken their depar ture for "Fresh fields and pastures new."

Tho march of municipal progress is still westward ho ! Two new drapery establish ments were opened to-day in Jervois Road, Ponsonby.

The meeting of the members of the J. E. Redmond branch o£ the Irish National League at the Catholic Institute, Welling ton-street, was well attended lastevoning. Six new members were elected and twelve proposed for election at the next meeting. The rules and regulations as (.mended were confirmed and adopted. A number of read ings and recitations were given by mem bers. At the next meeting, to be held on tho 4th proximo, a paper will be read on "Ireland's Young Recruits."

A religious service will be held on the Hospital lawn to-morrow afternoon (weather permitting), conducted by the Venerable Archdeacon Dudley, at 3 o'clock. Members of St. Sepulchre's choir, under MrV. E. Rice, will sing tho hymns and portions of tho service.

According to Mr D. 11. McKenzie,. the practice of tho Inspector taking a seat at the Board originated during tho late Chair man's term of office. While Mr Laishley had the nmbition to be Chairman, he had not tho time to devote to the position, and consequently required Mr Sullivan at his elbow to keep him posted.

Prizes won at the late Rowing Associa tion Regatta were paid over at tho Waite inata Hotel last evening.

Church sorvices are announced in the usual column. Tho fourth of Professor Godot's lectures in defence of the Christian faith will be delivered by the Rev. Mr Wnlpolo in the afternoon in Parnell Hall (Mr Percy Smith in tho chair); subject, "The Supernatural." Tho subject of tho evening discourse at St. Paul's Church will bo " Herod, the Sensualist."

A social gathering of the teachers of St. James's Sunday-school was hold in St. James's Hall last evening. During tho evening several vocal and pianoforte selec tions were rendered, and Mr Boak gave a number of excellent recitations. The object of the gathering was to present two books to lato teachers of the school who have en tered matrimony, viz., Mrs Captain Scott, nee Miss Coghill, and Mrs A Steelo, lice Miss Bullantino.

The salo of McVeagh's bankrupt stock at Arthur's mart on Monday will tako placo at cloven o'clock, not »fc noon, as advertised on_fourth pago- _^—-m

Tho Matron of tho Old Hospital wishes to acknowlodgo a presont of five large currant cakes, ono seed, nnd oho sponge cuko, from Mr C. B, Davis, of Whit ford Park, loft from tho soiree nt Turanga Creek, for the inmates of tho Old Hospital.

An adjourned meeting of tho Auckland Bcnovolont Society was hold yesterday afternoon, when tho following names wore added to tho Fittdics' Committeo i—•Mrs J, M. Clark (Newmarket), Mrs Caldor (Pon. son by), Mis Potter Clark, Mrs Hutchinson (Newton), Mrs !__, D. Nathan(Xowton West), and Mrs Moore. It was decided to ask Mrs Ashwoll of Parnell to tako a district. Tho Socrotary stated that there had been numer ous applications for relief, and it was agrood, ''That tho Secretary bo emi>oworod, in a caso of urgency, to grant a night's lodging to any ono in distress, providing that in ovory instanco tho matter bo reported on tho following dny to tho Chairman of tho Executive" Mr Cooper was requested to investigate tho truth of statements, mado by Mrs Carter, who sought protection from hor husband, and tho mooting terminated, Choral Society performing mombors aro requested to noto that copies of "Moses in Egypt," as well as of " Hymn of Pralso," will be required at the rehearsal on Tuesday noxt.

' Tho Band of Hope Union Drum and Fife Band will meet for practice on Monday noxt in Excolsior Hall, Nowten, whon per forming and learning membors nro both requested to Attend.

Mr Blackmail loctures on "Tho l'lnlo. Sophy af Provorbs" on Monday evening at tho St. sepulobrq's school-room, Syinonds-streot. Tho public arp Invited. The lecture Is froo.

From circumstances ovor which tho Com mittee have no control, thore will be no practice on Monday evening of tho Ponsouby Choral Society: but as many iib can manage it aro invited to tho practice of "Tho Hymn of Praisit" on tho following (Tuesday) evening.- (Anvr.l

TELEGRAMS.

(PER TRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Timber Caso,

Thames, this day.—Tho counter charge of forcible entry against four of Blnir's em ployees, was withdrawn by the prosocution without taking evidence, in tho Warden's Court. A rcsi lence sight has been granted to William Gibb for the disputed hut. Thames, this day.—After hearing ovi donco in tho caso against tho seven Union Sash and Door Company's men last evening, Mr Kenrick committed six of thorn for trial, excepting only a native (Johnson), to avoid interpreting the depositions to him. His Worship romarkod that tho case was ono which should not havo been put in criminal form, and ho would ondorso com mittals as cases which must be prosecuted privately, being such as the Crown should not bo called upon to tako up. CiißisTcntmcir, this day.—Miss Chnmp noys, ono of the sufforors by the recent tiain accidpnt, lias recovered consciousness, and thero is now a probability of her recovery.

Fire.

Invercaroill, this day.—The premisos of James Brackenridgo, baker, were burnod down this morning. Thoy are situated a good distance from tho Brigade station, and very little furniture was saved. The building was insured for £200 In the Colonial, the stock for £100 in the same Qtllpo, and the bakehouse, tools, and furni ture for £125 in the Now Zealand Offico. The firo broke out in the kitchen, but the cause js unknown. -Poked by a Horse. A young man named Oeorgo McCornidy, wbilo shoeing a horse in a Danlow blacksmith's shop, was struck on the head by toe animal, and his skull broken. The sufferer wns picked up unconscious and removed to the Hospital, where tho doctor is now engaged in remov ing a piece of bone from tj)e wound. Tho patient is in a critical state,

FRESH DISCOVERY OF GOLD.

Thames, this day. Robert Workman and a party of in defatigable prospectors have discovered an auriferous lode in Collarbone district below the rifle butts, which promises to dovelop important results, and a claim of 15 men's ground has been pegged out. The reef was disclosed by the rpcent floods, and is composed of about three feet of solid and promising mineralised quartz. Only about a barrowful of stone has boon taken from the hanging-wall of the lode, but a fair quantity of gold-bearing rpoks, some worthy of feeing termed picked stone, have been secured. Thp find occurs at no great distance above the Seymour Company's boundary.

THE GOVERNOR'S TOUR.

T/VPIUJ. fl,i, tjijs day. 3.HJ5 Governor's rcpoption thu mo>wg passed off well, A raised platform Was erected at tho end of the Tpwn Wharf, whoro an Address was road and prosonted. Tho natives had been invited to attend, npd a spaco was reserved for them opposite the platform. A triumphal arch ereoted at t|io steeot end of the Wharf, with "Wel come to the Governor " on the wharf sido, and "God Save tho Queen " on the Strand s|do, Tho streets are gay with bunting. His Excellency is now out driving, visiting t|ie Gate Pah, To Rnjige, and other places of interest. This afternoon ho inspoats tho Heads and harbour in the steam launch, Thp weather is superb,

TESTIMONIAL CONCERT TO PROFESSOR CAILLIAU.

Tub testimonial and forewoll concert, ten dered by all the leading musicians—pro fessional and amateur—of the city to Pro, fessor Cailliau, takes place on Mondiy evening in the Choral Hall, and if honest desert and undeniable ability meet with their due recognition, the house will assuredly be filled to overflowing. The pro* gramme appears In another column, and, on the principle that " good wlno needs no bush," we rofroln frprp pointing out Its many excellenQ.es, and great attractions, It will suffice to Indicate that Mr Edwards sings a song, "The Violets," which has specially been composed by the benefitiiaire,.

SCINTILLATIONS.

The "Japs." are back. Collarless dogs are being "collarod." . Penny postage now provails over the United States.

Melbourne water-works yields an unnual profit of £100,000. A single oyster may contain a million eggs- D. C. Maunsell, charged with embezzle meut at Wollington, is remanded for another week.

His Excellency the Governor is at Tau ranga to-day. He comes overland to Auck land. Dunedin Harbour Board Engineer is pre paring plans and estimates of a new dock 500 or 600 feet in length. It is alleged that the late Professor Hollo way was insolvent in 1839, but after becoming wealthy he refused to settle the claims of creditors.

Maoris in Tamahere district have again started the culture of wheat, and have just harvested a fine crop. H.M.S. Espiegle has gone out, and the Japanese warship Tsukuba has come in. Mr Allan McDonald, M.H.R., resigns his seat for East Coast, and goes Home by next 'Frisco mail steamer, A tangi, likely to lost for months, is going on at Tauranga over the remains of Euoka to Whanake.

Trade at Panama has got a great impetus since the Canal Works werestnrted. Silver mining and pearl-fishing are going on briskly. The annual sports of Auckland Bicyclo Club are announced for Easter Monday.

The whole of tho shares in the New Zea land Plate Glass Insurance Company have been applied, for twico over. Mr J. M. Smith Secretary of Dunedin V.M.C.A. has resigned because the Associa tion proposes to raise funds by a bazaar. Yesterday, Mr Archibald Scott, being the only candidate nominated, was elected to tho vacant seat in Hamilton Borough Council.

Wo have boon told many times lately how hard is tho life of our fishermen ; still, we know when they do make a profit it is al wavß a " net" profit. In Dunedin, 20,000 shares have been ap plied for in tho now Accident Insurance Company, 10,000 in Christchurch. In one day 3,000 shares were taken up in Welling ton,

THE DEATH OF MR OLIVER WAKEFIELD.

Full Particulars.

[by TiswionAPir.—own con_u:si'ONiu.NT.]

Dunedin, Friday. A few minutes before three oVlock tho stoam motor, with car attached, was pro ceeding at ordinary rato along Princess street botweon tho Criterion Hotel and Octagon, when it suddenly came to a stand still, oxactly opposite tho " Morning Herald" office. A. C. Kimball, who was standing on the back platform, lumped oil' to ascot-turn tho oauso, and bo told the body of a man lying at tho back #f tho front wheel of the onglno. The engine driver (Peter Sack) and sorao persons who hud observed tho accident, oxtrioatod the body. On being raised, Mr Wakefield told Mr Kimball who he was, und asked for Mr Laruach, and said tho papers on him would givo all necessary information. Tho driver and Mr Larnaoh at onoo telegraphed to Judgo Ward, nnd also communicated with Mr E. Wakefield at Timaru. Drs. Maunsell and Scott amputated both legs, but from the first it was seen to be a hope less case. A few minutes before his death ho once more regained consciousness, and recognising Messrs Larnach, Elliott, and other friends who were present, he ad. drosseda few words to them, and then passed away in peace. An onlookor named David B. Lister, who was prosont when the ao cidont occurred, stated that the unfortunate gentleman was crossing from tho "Morning Herald" office towards the establishment of Herbert Haynes & Co,, when tho affair happened, Whon In tho centre of tho road, Mr Wnkefiold observed an express and the steam motor close upon him. The express was in front of the train, and the engine, driver whistled in order to apprise tho oxpross-man of his dungcr. The latter twisted his horso aside, and Mr Wakefield in trying to escape tho express ran botweeu tho rails, and dropped down as if overtaken by norvqus excite ment in front of the engine. Tho drivor, observing him, shut off stoam as quickly as possible, but the front wheel - passed across tho victim's thighs beforo the ougino oame to a step. Mr Lister states that the drivor acted with commondablo promptitude, He also states that whon Mr Wakefield was extricated, ho opened his eyes and ox claiincd in a feeble voice, "Oh ! Why didn't you stop." At tho request of the member for Solwyn, the inquest was adjourned till Saturday.

THE INQUEST.

Dt.Nj.DfN, this day.

At tho Inquest on Mr Ollvor Wakefield this morning, Mr Stout watched the pro ceedings on behalf of tho Tramway Com. puny. Mr Edward Wakefield said ho had a lotter from deceased written jusi as he was leaving Wellington, in which he stated that he was in a low state of health and hod been ordered a complete change, for which ho was going to Molbourno and thenco to Adelaide. He hod been In a weak and nervous state for some time, and while In that condition was very deaf, and quite likely to loso his norvo, Hp was 40 years old.

Dr. Maunsell who assisted at the opera tion said both deceased's thighs wore terribly crushed, almost as high as tho hip joint. He was then perfectly conscious, and asked him how the accident occurred. Ho replied he was run over by a steam tram. He asked why he did not get out of the way, and he replied It was im possible, as there was a cab in ftont of him. Ho did not blame anybody. Ho had also a wound on his head. Ho seemed to hoar very acutely. Witness remarked that on hearing that he was rather deaf,

THE OPERA HOUSE.

Panorama of the World.

There was another good attendance at Abbqtt's Opora Houso last evening to witness tho second exhibition of Mr H. fi. Smith's Panorama of English. American. Australian, am} New Zealand scenery. Tho views were magni fied up to 18 feet by the aid of the lJiiiollKbt. Tho Btovo fell to tho lot of a boy \n tho pit, Tho exhibition will bo showed to-night'for thp last time, and will wplj ropny ft Visit.

BEE-KEEPERS' MEETING.

A meetino of bee-keepers was hold last evening in Kidd's Commercial Hotel, and well attended, Thp Auckland Provincial Bee-keepers' Association was represented by Dr. JQalzie), the Secretary. Mr Hopkins was appointed chairman, and Mr li. H. Hayr secretary. ' Mr Pagnall, tho convenor of tho- meeting, explained its objects, and said the meeting Wfts not opposed to the Beekeepers' Association already formed. Jle thought there would he a number of apiarists at the Auckland Horticultural Show, and it would bo a good time to h°hl a meeting with the yiew of inaugurating an association. He was previously aware cjE thp existence pf the 't provincial Bep-keepors' Association." Hp would move, "That in thp opinion of this mooting it is dpsjrahlp that an association of bee: keepers be formed;"— Seconded by Mr Mulvnny,—Dr. DaljsieJ recommended that bee-keepers should jqin thp Sop|ety fvlrpady in existence, instead of starting' another, and" moved, as nn amendment, "That in tho opinion of this meeting It Is Hndesir able to form (mother Bee-keepers' Associa tion in tho provincial district of Auck land, there being already one In exist? onDQ.'^-Alonethened discussion followed, and finally Mr Bftgnoll's motion was carried, Tho following was also carried ;— " That o committee bo formed, consisting of the Chairman, Secretary, Dr. Dalzjef, Messrs Mulvany, Newland, Graham, Robinson, Shndwell, and Bagnall, to communicate with the bee-keepers in all Carts of New Zoglanc], and frame rules to o submitted to a gonoral meeting to bo called by the Committee." A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meet ing.

EXPLORATION OF NEW GUINEA.

(Extract from the ''Melbourne Ago," J«no 13, ' l§fs3.) . , . "In connection with the Waj-TJMm Watch Com. 'any it may hp Btated thot when the pi oprletors of " Tho Ase" desired to present Ma O, E, MopßisoN (the Explorer to Now. Guinea! with a reliablo Cin-onomotep, noting upon the advice of Mr R. L. J. EUory. the Qovemment Astronomer, two Wolthara Watohes woro. however, procured for Mn 1 Monßißon instead. These wero kept at the Melbourne Observatory for a fortnight, and thoroughly ana carefully tested, ana were pronounopd by Mr EUery. at tho end of that lima, to be bettor swaa for Mb Mobmsph'ii requirements than any Chronometer,'-(Apvt.J

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY CABLE.-COPYRIBHT.I

[reuter's telegrams.]

St. Petersburg, March 20.—Twenty-six Nihilists, among whom are four military officers, have been arrested by the police.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

London, March 21.—The ordination of the Rev. Sydney Linton has been changed to St Paul's. The shipment of frozen meat by the steamer Orient has arrived in splendid con dition.

AUSTRALIAN.

Drought in New South Wales.

Sydney, March 21.—The western dis tricts in this colony are suffering severely from want of rain, and considerable distress has already been experienced.

THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

[BY CABLE-COPYRIGHT.]

(reuter's cablegrams.)

KHARTOUM SURROUNDED BY

REBELS.

London, March 21. It is stated that Khartoum has beon sur rounded by tho rebels.

Submission of Arab Sheikhs.

Cairo, March 21.

The three most influential Shiekhs of the Eastern Soudan have tendered their sub mission to General Graham, and it is ex pected that others will shortly follow.

THE HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Thk full list of awards in connection with tho Autumn Show of the Gardeners' Horti cultural Society appears upon tho fourth pago of this issue. The Show has been well-attended to-day, and will continue open to-night.

Dinner In the Park Hotel.

Tho Auckland Gardeners' Horticultural 'Socle.y6Bl2bvated.Jhe orwning-~e_.-_.__ek-' Autumn Show by a dinner In tho Park Hotel last evening. Thoro was a very good re presentation of the members present. An excellent repast was provided by Host Two hill, andamploiusticehaving been done to the viands, tho tables were cleared, and a pro gramme of toasts followed. MrC. T. Wren prosided, and tho vico-chair was occupied by Mr MoDonald. The "Queon and Royal Family and Her Majesty's Representatives in this Colony" was given from the chair. Mr Skolton responded, and mentioned that Her Majesty commenced her reign in tho year of his birth. He expressed tho opinion that the present Governor would bo tho best that New Zealand over had.—Tho Chairman proposed "The Patrons of the Society." Ho montionod that tho patrons had assisted them considerably, as was shown by tho long list of special prizes.—Mr 0. Smallfiold responded, and stated that tho patrons were so gonorous that they had enabled tho Society to offer a list of special prizes that had never been equalled in Auckland. If they continued to display such liberality for the future, tho Society would noxt year be in a hotter position then It had expeoted to ocoupy.—" The Com mittee " was given from the chair; Mr Wren remarking that If any body of gentle men hod ovor worked anything like so well as tho Committee in connection with these shows, ho would like to see them, and be connected with them. They bad been most energetio throughout, as the present show could testify.—Mr D. Macin tloe responded, and in doing so said it was not more than eight months sinco tho Society was inaugurated, nnd now they had arranged tho finest show he had ever seen in Auckland, Credit was due to the patrons for their liberality, over £100 having been given away that day for prizos alono, to say nothing of tho amount incurrod for expenses.—Tho Chairman proposed "The Judges," of whom ho admitted that he was ono, Ho believed they had acted well; one gentleman told him that he considered overyono was satisfied. If so, tho judges had accomplished something astonishing.— Mr Mayo (Drury) responded. For his own part, he had tried to do his duty, and ho boliovod others had been equally conscientious. Ho believed thoy would all bo willing to give their services whenever they required for tho future.—"The Stewards" was the next toast, from the chair. In asking those present to recharge their glasses, the Chair man said the stewards hil had hard work that day, sorao of tho exhibitors having been remiss in coming forward with their things. Confusion was oaußod by the exhibits coming in while tho judges were at work, and ho trusted for tho futuro that they would get tho articles staged and tabled earllor.—Mr D, Macindoo responded, pointing out that they might profit by experience Exhibits for tho next show might be arranged overnight, and judging com menced first thing in the morning.—The toasts of "Tho Secrotary" (Mr O. Smallfield) and "The Treasurer" followed, both gontlemen being complimented on tho manner in which thoy hod performed the duties allotted to them.—ln proposing the next toast, that of " Tho Successful Exnlbl tors,"theChoirman said he thoughtthey stood in a high position. Thoro were exhibits in tho present show, such far Instance as apples, whioh wore second to none ever exhibited, so far as his experiences went, Many of the apples shown, ho was prepared to say, could not bo surpassed in quality.— The speaker also mentioned tho creditable collections of grapes and apiarian appliances, and mentioned bee-keeping as one of the future largo and most prosperous industries of this part of the world.—Messrs Bennett and Knight responded,—The toast of "The Unsuccessful Competitors " was also drunk, but there was no response, and Mr Macindoo said ho did not behove there was a single unsuccessful competitor. " Our Visitors," coupled with the name of Mr Consul Griffin, was given from the chair.-— Mr Grjffin responded, and in the course of his remarks said he could not misgive any class of people who contributed more to the honour and prosperity of a colony than the farmers and gardeners. (Applause), He expressed his opinion that there was no place of its size which produced so many distinct articles of export us Auck land. While engaged in making up a list of exports from this colony some days ago, he noticed that there were no less than 24 from Auckland, and of these four were peculiar to New Zealand, and not found in any othor part of the world. The exports from the South were larger than from Auckland, but thoy were not increasing there as they are here. Speaking of the ex hibits at tho present show, he said that cqming from one of the largest tobacco cities in America, having had opportunities of seeing the grpatogt tobacco fields in that country, and. having devoted some atten tion to the subject of tobaepp cul ture, he was prepared to say that ho had nevey seen better tobacco than was ex hibited if! *he Prjll.Bhed that day. The same rerflork would apply to the fruit, and espppjaljy to the apples. An idea appeared to e_rigt sropngst grPWPVB that tliesp apples would nQt kfspp. put this was a mistake, as if taken tfi a polder plifflatp thpy would pie serve thejr freshness wonderfully, jh his concluding remarks, Sir Griffin said-— '! There is not in all tho world a country possessing a moro equal distribution of Warmth and moisture than New Zealand. The geniality of her climate, and its rich ness of soil, aro unsurpassed. Tho Maoriß displayed excellent taste and judgment in naming so many of their settlements with the word "wni,"or water. Your un rivalled harbours, multitudinous bays and estuaries all around your ooast, and tho many streams and lakes running like throads of silver through tho land, show that the groat nourisher of tho earth is found In every part of tho colony." Mr Griffin was warmly applauded on resum. ing his seat,—Mr Ghent also rpspandod and thanked Mr Griffin for his romarks on the tobocco industry. Ho said tobbaco cultiva tion Would only pay hero if carried out in a systematic manner, and it was the same with othor things, Thoy must be prose cuted systematically. Ho mentioned that theMaorishad grown molonsbetterthan those shown by them, and added that they might well take lessons from tho natives in smdll things—Tho Chairman gave "The Press," whioh was responded to by the ropresenta. tlve of the Evening Star,—Before dispers. ing the Chairman expressed the hope that they would all pull togethor and strive to make the noxt show, even more successful than the present one,—Some remarks on the same subject were also made by Mr MoDonald, Vioo.Chairman.

MEETING OF GAVIN WEIRS CREDITORS.

A MEETING of the creditors of Gavin Weir late master mariner, and at present a settler was held to-day at the office of the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. There were pre sent :—Mr Giblin (representing the Bank of New Zealand), Mr Alexander (represent ing Messrs Buchanan), Mr Brassey (repre senting the debtor), and MrS. George (repre senting Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co. The debtor was also present. Mr Giblin was Chairman. The debtor was examined at some length. He said his losses had arisen out of tobac conist's shop in Wellesley-street. His wife's income is about £400 a year. He had no interest in the British Hotel, except that a half-interest would fall to him in the event of his wife's death. Mr Brassey said he hud seen Mr Buddie that morning, and asked if Mrs Weir would pay a composition. He replied he could not say anything until he had seen her. He (Mr Brassey) had seen Mrs Weir, but she appeared annoyed that the captain kad taken it into his own hands to spend her money. The debtor was willing to make the effort to raise sufficient to pay a composition of 2s Od in the £. The meeting then adjourned until Friday next, at 2 p.m., when Mrs Weir will bo ex amined and a three months' statement of receipts and expenditure submitted.

MEAT-FREEZING IN CAN.

TERBURY.

Satisfactory Report,

[BY TELEGRAPH— PIIKSS ASSOCIATION.]

Christchurch, this day.

The annual meeting of tho Meat Freezing Company was held yesterday. The report stated that tho net profit for the year, after deducting all expenses, interest, &c, is £3,448 8s sd, which tho directors recom mend bo applied in tho following manner: —To payment of dividend fid; the rate of 8 per cent., £1,100 12s at to return of three-sixteeenths of a penny per lb to shareholders who have been charged 3s 4d per lb for freezing, £1,743 6s Id; to write of whole of preliminary ex penses, £303 5s 8d; to transfer to Re serve and Replacement Fund (making this account with the add_t_or___e£ £541. .lQs_ premium onjiew- sharss created and issued, -£782" 148 2d), £241 4s 2d. Total: £344 8s sd. Tho capacity of tho slaughter-houses and frozen stores has been practically doubled, a now and improved Haslam machine erected and housed at a total cost of £7,010. The freezing operations have comprised 721,907 sheep, 82 head of cattle, and 14 pigs. In addition to this, 4,400 sheep have been killed to be frozen on board a sailing vessel at Lyttelton. The existing freight contracts by steamer expire in January next, and under these about 60,000 sheep have to be frozen and shipped. The shareholders have guaranteed to supply 50,000, and sailing vessels havo been chartered to convey three cargoes at stated periods throughout the coming year.

SPORTING NEWS.

The appearance of the weights for the A.R.C. Easter Handicap and Steoplechase has not been the means of any important speculation so far. Leonora, who is voted on all hands to be one of the best things in the Handicap, has been allotted the position of favourite,and s's to 1 are wanted about her, while 6 to 1 is accepted that The Poet wins. Nelson is under a cloud, as last night he was backed to win the Christ church Great Autumn Handicap for £400, at 100's to 8, whilo to-day he was backed at 100 to 15 to win the Easter Handicap. Escopeta was scratched for the Easter Handicap to-day. Tho following weights have been declared for tho Takapunn Meeting, which takes place on Saturdoy, sth April :— KASTER HANDICAP. St. lb. St. lb. Yuba Bill.. .. 8 10 Bryan O'Lynn .. 610 Rowi .. ..8 6 Taipouri .. ..6 7 Fish woman .. 8 0 Vortex ..6 4 Merlin .. .. 7 10 Golden Crown ..60 Kalo .. .. 7 10 Flageolet .. ..6 0 Paramona ..7 1 Swordsman .. 6 0 Mystery .. ..6 10 Winnie .. ..6 0 Nigger .. .. f- 10 Hurdles.—Woodpecker, list 101b; Minuet, list; Christmas, lOat; Harkaway, 9st 101b ; Otara, 9st 71b ; Shotovor, 9st lib ; Angler, 9st lib; King. 9st Steeplechase.—Chandler. 12st 71b; Qutlp, 10st 71b; Corrigan, 10st; Shotover. lOst; Angler, lost; Harkaway, lOst; Chrlstmas.lOst; Tinman, 10s t. Flyino Stakes.-Yuba Bill, Bst 101b; Fish woman, Sst Sib ; llewl, 8s181b; Kalo. 7st 121b ; Merlin, 7st 101b ; Mitralllouse, 7st 101b ; Para mona, 7st 101b; Mystery, 6st 101b; Nigger, Qst 101b; Taipouri, Cst 71bs; Vortex, 63t ; Flageolet, 6st; Swordsman, Cst. Hippona. [Continued on Page 6.]

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Uoforo H. G. Soth Smith, JCsq., R.M.]

Drunk.—Three persons were punished by fine Of 10s oaoh.

Larceny.—Alfred Smith was charged with larceny of a quantity of gum, value £12, the pro §erty of John Basombo.—On tUo application of erjeant Gamble,the prisoner was remanded to Port Albort,whore the offenco was committed.

Larceny of Tools.—Charles Crowcll was qharged with tho larceny of a basket of tools, valued at £3, the property of John Mullally, on tho 31st Inst—As Mullally did not appear, tho prisonor was romandod until Monday. Neglecting to Support.—Frederick Zano pleodod guilty to being ablo to support his four children in Howo-stroot and Kohlmarama.—Mr Smith, tho appointed officer of Inspector, ox- Slalncd, and His Worship made an order upon ofondant to pay 10s por wook, being 2s 6d for oaoh child,

Vagrant.—Aubrov Fitzgerald was charged with having no vißlbie lawful moans'of a liveli hood.—Prisoner was a woll-known beggar In the neighbourhood of Mount Albort. — Sergeant Gamble said tho prisoner was a "terror," fro. quently causing alarm among tho settlers. Ho had sot llro to tt-troe on the oatate of Mr A. K. Taylor. Ha believed ho was doranged, and not lit to bo at largo.—Throo mouths' imprisonment One Too Many,—HoniT Schumacher pleaded guilty to oarrylng moro passengers than by-law allowed In his atago-oarrlage, on the Inform* - on of Inspector Qoldlo.—Defendant said it was a case of omergeney, ho Had only one too many Fined 5s and costs.

Charge o*' Obstructing the Police.— David Dunninghaiu was charged on summons with obstructing the police at the Qovenor Browne Hotol on tho 16th Inst—Mr Hesketh, for defendant, ploadnd not guilty.—Sergoant Gamble stated that Sergoant Kioly and a con. stable, in pursuanoo of his duty, went into the hotel by tho baokway on Sunday morning, when the Sorgcant was pushed away by defendant.— Sergoant Nicholas Kioly dopoaed to tho clrotun. stances. He wont to Mr Dunningham's hotel on Sunday last, botwocn 1 and 2 o'clock. Went into tho taproom behind tho bar; saw two mon lying on couches. Ho thought they wore drunk. He placed his hand upon one of tho men and spoko to him. Mr Dunnlnghani' came into the room and pushed him back, saying, "You havo no right to interfere with my boarders." Ho replied. "I am perfectly justified in what I gui doing.' Ho went towards the Becond man, when defendant again obstructed him.—Mr Hesketh cross o__am(ned the sergeant.—A large number or hoarders wore kept in the hotel Mr' Dunnlnghani said they were boarders. He had no doubt but that they wore hoandors; did not know oithor of them. Coastablo Rhodes corroborated.—Mr Hesketh addressed tho Court, and would not set up any objootion to the officer's entering the hotel under tho section quoted by Sorgoant Gamble, but in this instance there was no reasonable cause. Tho officer had no right tQ shako persona by tho shoulders to sec >yhou\er or not they were drunk any more than ho had to shake the land lord. Even if hohad awakened the mon and dis covered that thpy were drunk, It was no offence undor tho seot(on of the Act, The Interforenco with boarders oh Sunday was not justifiable.— Potor Brawn, master manner, doposed that he always lodged at tho Governor Browne when his vossol was in port. Ho was lodging there on Sunday lapt.—Mr Dunnineham also gave evidence as to what occurred.—Hiß Worship said he would look Into tho niattor.-Judgn.ont rosorvod.

Wife-Bkatinq — Jnhn Wrammall was chargod with assaulting his wife, Jane Wram mall, by striking: her, at Point Chevalier, on tho 2lßt Inst.—Tho complainant could not attond.—The caso was remanded until Monday. The Wavrulky LipKijSK.—Daniel Arkiol was charged with supplylnor a glass of wine to a person in an unlicensed building in Queon-Strco', -Mr Joseph Newman wit on the Bench.-Mr JIOSKeth and Mr Then. Cooper appeared in tliis ciso.-My Hesketh said the faols wore admittod, and only tho legal point* wero to bo arisuod.— MrOoopet oor.sldorod that the arguments would occupy two days,—lt was agreed to commonco tho caso on Saturday next. ' Lily and Tin. ltim-Lily Meadows was charged with purloining a gold ring, value __4, the property of Mary Brown, In July last- Mr Thoo. Cooper aoponrod in dpfonco.—Mary Brown deposed that on tho 10th Of Ju_y last she ltvod in Cnapol-strcot, andposaesaodagoldring. She romoved into Wnkcileld-strcot. and placed tho ring with other artlclos of jewellery In a bag, which was placed in a cupboard she had in her bed-room. Oh removing she gave the bag to Lily to carry to hor new apart ments. Tho noxt morning she missed the ring. Told prisoner that she had lost It, and sho expressed (loop sympathy at her loss, could not givo tho valuo of the ring; it was peculiar and a present from a friend. Minnio Williams told hor that Sam Wethorburne had a pawnticket of a ring. Sho saw him and ob tained it. Sho went to Asher's nawn offlco, and on pa? ing *1 2s 8d got possession of tho ring. It was pawned in January. The ring firodueod is her property. She reported her 09s to Detective Hughes. Prisoner called upon her last Monday and tried to square matters. She wished her to tell a fnlsohood. She refused. She was offered £ii this morning to withdraw the oharge and not appear against Lily. (Left Sitting).

UNFORTUNATE OCCURRENCE.

A Patient Dlos Under Chloroform, It is our mournful duty to record the if death of Mr James Mulholland, chief clerk ■ I at the local Deeds and Stamp Office, which occurred last evening at his residence in A Pitt-street, under circumstances of n peculiarly distressing and sudden character The facts so far as we have been able to ascertain, are as follows: —Deceased had been at his office up to Monday last, though suffering from paraphymosis, a common and by no means dangerous disease of the urinary organs. The complaint did not occasion him much pain, but created so much -dis comfort that on Monday he- decided to lay up. His medical attendant was Dr. Daw. son, but owing to the absence of that gentleman from Auckland, Dr. Stalker who is temporarily acting as Dr. Dawson's locum ienens. was summoned to attend him Dr. Stalker first saw his patient on Thurs' day last, and appears to have had no pre", vious knowledge of the general 6tate of Mulholland's health, or of his mode of life A Prior to Dr. Stalker being summoned en 1 deavours had been made to treat the com. I plaint by means of external applications*^ but none of the deceased's friends had up to' 1 yesterday had any idea that a surgical m operation would be necessary. Mr W. E • Bennett, a friend of the deceased's, who i visited him on Wednesday last, states that I had he known that an operation would be necessary he would have objected to the use of chloroform, for the reason • that he was aware that some time previously Dr. Haines had informed the deceased that his constitution I was completely broken up. Mr Bennett I also states that Mulholland's lungs were' ' seriously affected, and he would have re. 1 garded the use of chloroform as dangerous'A in the highest degree. It had been ar ranged between the deceased and the doctor that the operation should be peformed jit S 5.30 last evening. Shortly before the ar rival of the doctor, Mr Hughes, clerk in the 1 Deeds Office, and an acquaintance of the I-? deceased, dropped in casually to inquireH concerning his health, at Mulholland'sAi earnest solicitation. Mr Hughes was pre-' vailed upon to be present during tugl operation. Dr. Stalker arrived at the;-! hour appointed, and accompanied bj'fti Mrs Mulholland, ivent into the b«tA. room where deceased was, the doctor re- A questing Mr Hughes to remain in the* kitchen. As soon as Mrs Mulholland heard 's that chloroform was to be administered, m 1 feeling camo over her that her hußbandl. coj_lsL_nofc stand the administration o£ tho ana-Sthetic —indeed, the Btatesfib^t she hadll previously made the same remark io Mrlf Hughes, adding that he was not a robust':" man. After the doctor and Mrs Mul holland had gone into the room, tho former proceeded to examinb the deceased mm means of the stethejeope, and also feltAi his pulse. Having satisfied himself by A these meansjthat the chloroform could beA administered safely, he- requested Mrs' Mulholland to retire. The deceased, how-1 over expressed an urgent wish that Mr A Hughes should be present during the opera--J tion, and, tapping on the wall, that gentl^A* man came in. The doctor then ndminis-fj tered the chloriform, and proceeded wii&ij the operation, which it was expected would.' occupy about five minutes. After Mulhol land had been under the influence of "tho'l amesthetic for about two minutes, animation was suspended. The doctor at once used:; the customary methods to cause a leturnA of suspended respiration, but to no purpose, I and then despatched Mr Hughes, in his buggy, for Dr. Richardson. Mrs Mul:1 holland who observed Mr Hughes's sudden exit suspected that something was wrong and enoountered Dr. Stalker at the bea.; room door. In answer to her anxious enquiry he said "Oh, my God! I'm so-; sorry. I think he's gone." Dr Richardson then returned with Mr Hughes, and- the 1 latter being informed that his services would not be further required went home. The two" doctors used every effort to fan the Vital spark, a galvanic battery being amongst, the means used, but all to no purpose, j Dr. I Stalker then left the house and proceeded; to the Police Station and informed .the? police authorities of the sad occurrence.' The Police Report. The police report on the ocourrence is aal follows: —At 6.20 p.m. yesterday. Dr. : Stalker, who resides in Burieigh-street, re< g ported at the Police Station that a patient named James Mulholland had died under' chloroform at his residence, Upper Pitt-. strcet. The doctor further stated that lie . was attending Dr. Dawson's patients in his temporary absence. The deceased was one j of those patients and was suffering from a complaint, in connection with which he requested to perform an operation. For that purpose he ad ministered chloroform. The operation took about live minutes, and about two. minutes after the deceased expired. The: doctor tried the usual means to restore re spiration but without success. He then sent for Dr. Richardson, who came and as-: : sisted, but all their efforts were fruitless. Dr. Stalker then came and reported the matter to the police. When lie constable arrived he found the deceased lying on the bed on his back, the bands and feet cold. ■ The body was covered with bed clothes, and lying partly across the bed. Mrs Mulholland's Statement. Mrs Mulholland states that her husband had been in bed since Monday last. That ; he was of very delicate constitution/but' ' with the exception of the complaint treated 1 —paraphymosis—he was in the usual health. . The deceased had not told her that he was to undergo an operation. , Statement of a Friend of the Deceased, Mr W. E. Bennett, chief clerk in the j ; City Council, who was on terms of the; greatest Intimacy with the late Mr Mul-; holland and visited him on Wednesday ; laßt, states that some time ago Dr. Haines 1 examined the deceased, and informed him . thot his constitution was quite broken up. The deceased tried several times to get ft ! policy on his life, but has failed % ', pass the doctor. On one occasion, • i row mon'hs ago, a Government insurance proposal for £1,000 had been filled np'a__(_| tho deceased passed tho local medical officer, but the proposal was declined by Welling?; ton. Mr Bennett further states that had | ho been present during the operation he would most certainly have objected to the use. of the amesthetic, knowing the poor'; state of Mulholland's health. Mr Bennett I ; called at the residence at about 7;30 lasi;!; evening for the purpose of pay ing deceased a 1 friendly visit, and was very much shocked? ■ on finding that the uniortunate man;'wl_l| dead. Dr. Stalker Was seen this afternoon before the inquest,]; \ but he somewhat curtly declined to answer - any (juostion. He declined to answer »| question as to whether the chloroform hadl ; been administered at the request of t__e^ deceased. It hits leaked out, hpwA ever, that at the time of the doctor's visit for the purpose of performing tho . operation, Mulholland was suffering con-. - slderablo pain, and could not bear to h&ve.i the part touched. Other Particulars. The deceased was S3 years of age, and' leaves a widow and four young children^- g thr eldest but four years of age—to mourn his loss. They are, wo understand, totally^ unprovided for, Mr Mulholland has beene for fifteen years in the Stamps Department,1, and though rather a free-living man, wasre-^ garded as a oonscientous and efficient officer.| He was appointed to the position by SftfA Julius Vogel, who entertained warm feck ings of friendship for the deceased's father,l who wrb for some time editor of the Otagb Daily Times, and had made more than a colonial reputation for literary attainments. He was tne author of a number of plays. _ The '<Ides of March" soom^ta have been as fatal to tho Mulholland family as to Julius. Osar, as. besides the late Mr James Mul-; holland, his father and mother both died in the month, ' . A Tho Inquest, A ooroner's inquiry into the circumstances attending the death is now proceeding be- - fore Dr. Philson. Post Mortem. Dr. Philson, tho coroner, this afternoon:* directed Dr. Richardson to make an autopsy.' of the remains. This is now going on.

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Special Advertisements. , TTURE! FIRE!! FIRE!!! - -" The Northumberland having arrived with 'NEW SEASON'S ; - • DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, the sale of smoke-stained Goods MUST SOON BEBHODGnT TO A CLOSE. Persons Dbsibino : j| GREAT BARGAINS call this week at . ,•"■. T. Mo MA S T E R'S, " QUEEN-STREET (OPPOSITE THE MARKET). IT, Humour, and Pathos at Waite mata Minstrel Entertainment next Tuesday. ' ■- | ifiHKISTOFLE AM; • 01.15. I'.-vi.lt., \y Makers of Finest- PLATRDWaKK of oh kinds, FORKS and SPOONS heavily plated tn hard, white metul. CJiHISTOF-.K MAKES ONLY ONE QUALITY TIIK VICKY BEBT KNOWN.; ■I;1..'■. : JU-h piece gimrmiiccd by the name CI II:.' -''•"iH'ijE, and ilu: ivoight of silver thereon Btomi.cd. liuvcrs wiiniinir good valuo aro ad- VK.-.i •<_---!. CJIIM.-.TilFl.K'ri PI.aTE. :'.• - Whoioside Agency: If'!'. Klizabeth-otrcct. Mcl W^L_ ' - b"»™° ■ ■■-■•■■■■■ We Would remind our reufcrs of the entertainment to be given by t__BW-_itemata Minstrels in Abbott's Opora House on" Tuesday night. Wo have been favoured with a perusal of the programme, and can say that a rich treat __nrwaita those who will give thoir patrona'gerfin >sp '^toccasion. Tho merits ot this troupe are / >«B-l-k__,own to need encomiums on cur "lice it to say that the various partsand '"mve been carefully rehearsed, and >*fld. co-operation of Mr Morris has '^rtho. troupe. As the proceeds n.„ ' Ajgnt are to-be devoted to a ~..__ ■ sj>,A . tt«q no doubt thoro will bo a



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Hie Donning Opera Company close their season at Punedln to-night, Mr Punning took a big benefit last night, the Prjnoew Theatre being packed,



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Tho Helens ville races take place on Tues- ;| day and Wednesday next, on the Helens tAff ville racecourse, and good fields for the «|| different events aro expected. To odd to ■ i", the attractions Miss Vesta Amor's Operetta*f iM Company aro billed to appear on Monday A| and Tuesday evenings at the new Foresters' . I Hall lately opened in Helensville. In ad- ; f dition to the lair cantatrice's talented com- i pany, Mr George Morris, who has gained -M. some renown with his songs, " The Height m for a geldier," "The Man in the Moon," .9. " The. Marchioness of Clerkenwell,'' etc., j9 has promised his services for the occasion. ■ Thfthew hall, which measures 75ft x 35ft, SB has adeptb of stage 16ft, with dressing and Oj ante-rooms, and certainly possesses acoustic A properties which few other balls can boast A;', of. It supplies a want long felt in Helens- A villp, and will at any time be available foT; ■ 8 concert parties and balls, and lor use of'.Ai Commercial travellers. Being near the chief - , railway _Stationi and principal hotel W& ' - other bflildings, makes \iae situation C9H*-, • venient.