SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

TTrmi watitr /This Evening, — HIGH WATER { To mO rrow Morning, 0.31 SUNSKT.-This KvcnlnK. 32G BUNRISE.-To-morroiv Mcrning, 6.:3 MOON'S AGB.—Last Quarter, l'Jtu, 3.31 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Stanley, barque, Clausen, from Jauji Macgregor, 8.5., Johnson, from Whansraroi Norval, sch., Edwards, from llussell TO-DAY. fancy Kate, sell, Lewis, from Russell Fanny Kelly, kctih.Willianis.from V hangaroa Kriomhlldtt, Bch, bu hurst, from Wtianßaroa

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Gleno^g, s.s., Stephenson. for Taurnnga Rowcna, s 8., Norris, for WhangTirei TO-DAY. Orpheus, sen, Dunn, for Whangaroa Qucon, schooner, Jones, for Hokianga

IMPORTS.

Per Stanley, from Sourabaya (Java)—B66 tons sugar. .

Vessels Expected.

LONDON.—British King, s.s., sailed March 13; Thomas Russell, s.s., I)ccomber 28; Alastor, barqulo, W.T.G.K.. January 3; Dova, barque, N.S.T.D., January2l; Crusader, ship, February li; Glance, Lnira, and Glcnrosa, loading. Nkw Yohk.—Rebecca Crowell, barque (via Wellington), December 11 ; Claribel, barque (via Wellington). January 92.

Java.—Mauhcgan. March 31. AUBTft ali A Loongana, barque, from Hobart; Naiad, and Nightingale, from Newcastle. Southern Pouts.—Camille. briganline.from D'unedin.

San Fbancisco. — Zealandia, sailed April 11 flilo May 5.

Tnwakbs Coabtwisk. — Whangarei. from Whangarei, with 55 tons coal; Fanny Kelly, from Wbangaroa, with 31.127 feet timber: JCrierahllda, from Wliangaroa, with 31,000 feot sawn timber; Vivid, from Thames, in ballast.

Outwards Coastwise. — Whangarei. for Whangarei.

The s.s. Vivid arrived from the Thames this morning. She is, in future, to ran between here and Riverhead.

The Bchooner Endeavour .clonrol fit the Cus toms to-day for Thamcß, where she will load timber for a Southern port.

The Waikato Coal Company'ssteamerThomftß Russell, from London for this port, arrived at Albany on the 12th instant, and may be expected hero about three weeks hence.

An official inquiry into tho recent colljuion between thp.steamer Coromandul and the sco.v Norah was held by Mr Hill, Collector of Customs, today. The evidence taken, of which the aubatance has already been published, is to be forwarded to head quai tors a'. Wellington.

The s.s. Macgregor arrived from Whangarei last evening, with the following passengers :— Miaaes King. Taylor, Sneddon, Kempt, Kelaor, Mesdames Abercroinbie, Babe, Kempt, Holler son. Taylour, McLood and child, I'llncoe and child, Rev. T. P. Hewlett, Messrs Biss, T. Chap man, Carnahon, J. Goldie and party (6). Yarnall, Hoffman, Lanigan, G. Gunaon, J. Donaldson. Knott, Quinloe, Abercroinbie, and C. Gunson.

Several large vessels should put in an appear ance here during tho ensuing week. The barque Alastor is now 106 days put from London; tho barquo Dova, from thoS*imb port, ia 88 days out; and tho barque. Crusader, ono of the smartest veaaels in Shaw-Savill'a fleot, having left London on Feb. G, has already been 72 daya on tho voyage. Either vessel may arrive at any moment, while nnmeroua othor large ves sels are due from Australia and the South. The barque which arrived late yesterday afternoon proved to bo the' Stanloy. from Sourabaya (Java), with a caigojof sugar for the New Zealand Sugar Company. Captain Clausen reports :—Left Sourabaya on the 23rd January last, and had vory light winds and calms before reaching the S.E. trades, which were very light. Sailed eastward on the W lat., the wind varying from N.E. to N.W. nearly all thetimc, and had several strong ?alc3 from tho|N.W. when about Capo Louwin. 'aesed the meridian of Capo Leuwin on tho 22nd of March, and tho South Capo of Tas mania on tho 31st March. From South Cape to the Three Kinga had very unsettled weather. Passed the Three Kingson tho 11th of April, aad tho North Cape on the 13th, and had very tantalising calms down the coast. On the 13th passed a three-masted schooner (QHTD), 16 miles S.E. of North Oape, steering N.W. On the 10th. 70 miles west of tho Throo Kings, passed a large barque and three - masted schooner, steering west, but too far off to make any signals.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kaipara Heads, Thursday.—The barque. Jules Marie, loaded at Pahi, is at the Heads, outward bound. . . '..,

The barquentfrie W-aitomJtftt. barque Kil larnoy. schooners Gleaner and Mansion, are all loaded and expected down to-day.

The schooner Pelican arrived.yesterday and hag gone to Battley to dischargo'grain.

Helensville.—The brig Wave having dis charged grain for the Helensville flour mill, is loading baulk timber for the South.

The .barque Cabarfcidh !b discharging her cargo of Newcastle coal at the Northern Hiver S.N. Company's wharf.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

TAiinANOA. this day.—Arrived: Glcnelg, from Auckland, S a,m. Waitara, this day—Arrived: Douglas, from Manukau, 1 p.m. Pobt Ciiaimers, ycatorday.—Sailed: Waira rapa, for the North. Paascugora for Auckland: Mosdames Muir, Ross, Williams and family (J). Woaton, Washer. Winter. Messrs Boss, Wal lace, Matson (1), Master Matson, Messrs Washer, Banks, Nutaford, Scott, Cartwright. Paekham, and Beven for Sydney.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, thiß day.

Alfred Buckland's Weekly Report.—On Saturday. April 12th, foddar was at late values, bringing from 33 to 3s 3d the cwt; chaff, £1 10e the ton; oats, from 2a 5d to 3s 9d tho bushel. Horse stock were yarded in full numbers, but were of low values ; no fresh stock offered, and prices wore without change. Two buggies brought £10 and *39 respectively. A small sup ply of hides and skins maintained late values. Hides ranged from 3d to JJd tho lb; pelts, from 8d to Is 3d each; w»ol, 4|d to s}d the lb. At Ellerelie on Wednesday the young thorough bred horses belonging to the Stud Company were freely competed for and satisfactory prices obtained for them, but the brood maros and the heavy draught niarea and colt;. sold at low prices. At the sale of Mr Roose'b land atPukonoheon Wodnosday tho attendance was very limited. The two sections nearest the railway brought respectively £50 and £10. Thr ■mall farms remain unsold, but are for private salo at £8 and £10 an acre, depending on theli position, and as they are close to the station and naturally good land, will not long remain un sold. At Drury on Wedneaday there was a larger thanaveragemuster of cattle, and pricesfordairj stock wore good, but stores were dull of sale. A fow horses soldsatisfactorily.ranging in price from £6 to £26 10s. At Homuera on Thursday dairy cattle wero numerous, those near calving in good demand. Store cattlo at low values. Fat cattle in great number than required, the trade being full. Bidding was irregular, and prices rangod from Us to 22a, but the general price for good quality was between 16s and 18s tho lOOlbs. Fat Bheep in moderate supply only and at last week's values. Fat lambs plentlf u1; prico3 for good.lamb 3in their wool ranged from 10s to 12s each. HUNTER AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT.

Horses: There has been a fair amount of business In ordinary stocks, without material value. Blood and draught stock found pur cjiasars at prices on tho wholo satisfactory to vendors. The Durham Yarda salo was hold on Satnrday. There was a good muster of horse 3, but the change of day had, as usual, a damping effect on the aale, and as it was knfftn that shipments were to hand for the fJßbwing. buyers were disposed to wait, consequently bidding was Blow, but prices showed little alteration on the previous weok'a values. The annual sale for the New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Company, held at the Agricul tural Show ground was a decided success, here being a good attendance of buyers. Cattle: The holidays interfered considerably with the market, and but a limited number of dairy and store stock were disposed of, budthere was an adequate supply of fat beasts, which were a shade lower in value than on the pre vious week. Tho Newmarket sale was held at cloven a.m., but notwithstanding tho day being a half-holiday, there was a good muster of buyers, and bidding was spirited, although rates for fat beasts were scarcely so high as on tho previous week, but dairy stock wore a shade higher. Sheep: Tho New market yards were well filled, tho domand was spirited, and prices advanced fully 2s por head for best descriptions. Lambs sold at from 10s 9d to 15s; fat sheep. 13s to 16s 3d. Pigs -were plentiful, and were well competed for at from 2d to 3d per lb. live weight

BANKS AND CO.'S WEEKLY BEPOBT. At Farawai, on Thursday, fat cattle were not so plentiful as at late sales, but no improvement in prices was obtained. Best steers mode 20s to 22s per lOOlbs; cows, lGs to 17s 6d. Sheep were ■hort of requirements. A few yory good Napier wethers brought 16s 6d to 19s 3d ; ewes, 12s 3d to 12s 6d. Nice porkers and woll-brcd stores sold freely at high prices.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Farm and Dairy Produce. — Wholesale ; Butter, fresh, lOd; Butter, Baltgd to lOd; Cheese, good local. Id to ad; Canterbury, do., sd; Egge, per doz., la 6d; Lard, per bladder, 7d to 7Jd; bacon and Hama, Provincial, 6d to 8d; Hams, 8d to 9d; Canterbury Ham and Bacon, 9d, In cloth; Hams only, lid; Jama, per case, sdoz., £117s 6d to £1 18a :<d; Honey in bulk, id por lb. Rotail: Butter, freah Is; aalt do., lOd to 1b ; Cheese, colonial, 9d to lOd ; Eggß, per doz.. Is9d; Lard, per lb, 8d to 9d; Bacon, per lb, lOd to 1?; Hams, do.. Is to Is Id. Flour Market. — Wholesale •*■ Superfine flour, silk dressed, per ton, £1210s; do, do, houae hold,£ll 10s; hundreds, ss; flf tios, 10 perton extra, sacks and bags free; Southern do. £115s to £1115s; bran, per ton, sacks included, local, £6 Southern, do, £3; sharps, £5 10s; cabin bread. do, £18; oatmeal, do, £13; maize, 3s9d to is; oats, Zs Od to 2s 9d; potatoes, «2 los to £3 per ton; pearl barley, do., £23 to £24 ; bread, pcr2lb loaf, 3jd. Kauri Gum, Flax, &c—The market con tinues firm. We quoto :—Ordinary, £10; fair to good ordinary, £i 2to ttti ; East Coast, £53 • produce for April, to data. 2JO tons! ftax per ton. £18 to £21; tow, do., £7 to £9; fungus per lb, 23(1 to 3d; cocoanut fibre, per cwt, 6a to 17s: beeswax, 9d.to lOd lb. Coal and Firewood Market.—Coal: New castle (ship's side), 28s to 30s per ton yard, 32s to 355; Bay of Islands, at yards, 26s 6d; screened, 30s ed; ditto at the mine 13s Bd; ship's side, 265; Waikato, 8s to 12s- in Auckland, 18b to 225; Kamo,-12s per ton at loading ground: Taupiri at mine, to6d to 12s at yard, 18a 6d to 225; Whangarei, at mine, 9a 6d; yard (steam), 17s; household, 21s; delivered 235. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 9a to 10s per ton; delivered, Us; cut, 17b to Sa. Building Materials.—Timber- ftnowia -~.i KJantllng, 100 ft, best. Us raecond-S &£ best, planed, tongued, and grooved flrat-Al n »V 16b; medium, 12a; second ditto, 10s 6dMuL: Cargo ( be£f,Us; Becond-claßs,ssCd; baulk,Bs6d New Zealand palings, sft (sap) lus • 6ft AimSS* 18»: 6ft, Us: ii-tree rlib, £3 lffiper'lo"°S . MBts. £8 10a to SI Ws; abingles. 16a \ lev two' fiibart palings, sft, 20s; 6ft, 22s Hobart rft -

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under i— Tins Day. For Thames, per Annie Milbank at t.3op.m. For WangarelHcadß, Parua, VVaipu. Wanenrci. Kamo, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per .Mac grogor, at 5 p.m.

Saturday, inth hist. For Watcrford, Tauranga, &c., per Rotomahana, ■ at 7 a.m. For Thames, per Hotomahana. at 7.30 a.m. For Port Fit«roy, por Pakapaka, at 9 a.m. For W.iUvora, jMahurangi. Matakana, Manga wai. etc., per Horn; Casey, at iO a.m. Monday, 2.sc mat. For Coromandel, rcr Coromandel. ut 11.3' a.m. For Ku9sc.ll Kawukuwti, Wiangßroa, und Mongonui, per Glenelg, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Olunennitu, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 5 r.m. For Whitiangi and Upper Mill, per Rowenil, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 22nd mat. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per llawea, at 6 a.m. Saturday, 2iith inst. For Sydney Island, por Explorer, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 29th inst.

Por a.s. Australia, as follows :— For Sandv.ieh Islands, Unitod States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. i^ate letters, bearing an oxtra fco of six pence in addition to the postage, will he received by the Mail Agent on board tho Bteamcr up to the time of Bailing. This mail will be duo iv London on Sat urday ■ Juno 7,1851.

S. B. BISS, Chiof Postmaster, Chief Poßt-ofUco, Auckland.

Meetings. Entertainments, Etc.

AfKIL 17, 1881. Abbott's Opera House—" Youth," a spoctacil lar Drama, 7.15 p.m. Choral Hull-Kennrdy'B " A Niclil wi' Burns," 8 p.m. Reclamation— Woodvcai's Electric Circus. 8 p.m.

Occidental Hotol-Rilliard Hatch between \Vciu3 and Lyons, 8 p.m.

Y.M.C.A.—Publio Meeting to Form a Young Women's Chalßtian Association, 7.30 p.m.

Market Reserve-Great World Circus, 8 p.m. Loyal Cloo.l Intent Lodge Oddfellows-Corn Slimontary Dinner and Presentation to Mr H, . Smith, 7 p.m.

Ponsonby "At Home "-General Meeting in Miss Hill's School-room, 7.30 p.m.

United Servico Hotel-Annual Meeting of Grafton Football Club, S p.m.

Upper Pitt street—Harbinger of IYaco Hand of Hope Entertainment, 8 p.m. Y.SLC.A.—Devotional and Address. 7.30 p.m.

Marriage.

3UI]J>FOKI)-LONG9TAFF. - On February 28. IpSI. 'it St Matthew's Church, Auckland, by thoJlov. W. Tcbbfl, Kd win Clarence Guild ford, of London, England, to Louisa Ann Longstaff, only daughter of tho latoClmilea ; Longstatl", of Daliton, England. HOLMES-AITKIN.-On April 14th, at the rosidonco of Mr Exlcy, Jervols Road, by H. Exlcyi Kvangelißt, Louis Wm. Holmes, to Maria* Chalmers Aitkin, both late of Dunedln.

Deaths.

KKIiLY.-On the 17th April. IS?-!, at tho Proyin cial Hospital. Patrick Kelly, forniorly miner Thames tfoldfields; aged 43. Deeply to- Krettcd. Tho funeral will leave iho Provincial Hoapi- Uilon Sunday, 20th April, at 3 p.m. Friends plcaso accept this intimation. LEERS.— At his parents' residence, Craoroft street, Arch Hill, Adolph, infant son Jloritz p. and c;. Leers; a<red fourteen months, Tim funeral will leave to-morrow (Saturda)) at 3.30 p.m. SHOUT.—On April 17th, at his parents' resi denco, Newton, Thomas, youngest son of Edward and Marion Short; aged 16J years.— Home and Colonial papers please copy. WALSH.-On April 17th, 18S1, Ncllio Walsh ; aced 17 years. Tho funeral will leave the residenco of her step-fathor, Mr MoGrooty, Urcy-strcet, on Sunday at 3 o'clock. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that seeds roaistanoe. For the future in the dlatance, And Ute geod that we can do.

Thh trip of the steamer Tongariro, which was to show how successfully tho direct service would compete with tho San Francisco mail, will not, we irangino, realieo tho expectation* of tho opponents of the Pacific service. The Tongariro loft- London on the day that the San Francisco mail was despatched, and Plymouth two day 3 later. The mail sent overland via Naples, however, brought her London dates to the seventh of March—that is, sovon days later than tho dates received hero last Sunday weok via San Francisco. Tho Tongariro came through the Suez Canal, and overy exertion has=, no doubt, been used to to mako tho ex perimental voyage a fast ono, yet the steamer arrived eleven days later than the San Francisco mails, and even her voyage from Naples has occupied four days longer than tho transit of mails by the Pacific route, although this month they left San Francisco three days behind time. The Tongariro has, however, proved that the direct service, through the canal, could bo made to surpass tho P. and 0. scrvico, with its wasteful actow via Ualle. But the San Francisco mail outstrips the P. and 0. service completely — a fact testified to by the " Australasian," which, in a recent date, mentions an instance of two passengers who left London for Victoria on tho same date, one via San Francisco and tho other via Suez, and who actually arrived in Melbourne within half-an hour of each other. It is certain that even the slower mail service by direct steamer through tho Suez Canal could only be maintained by the payment of a heavy subsidy, and tho valuablo connec tion between the Australasian colonies and the United States, which iscombined with our present fast and economical English service, would be cut off. Considering that tho San Francisco mail contract only cost this colony £4,170 last year, its abandonment would be an act of unmitigated stupidity.

Southern Political Intrigue.

The Otago Constitutional Association—a society somewhat paradoxically named, since its sole aim appears to bo to under-

mine the constitution of the colony—meets to-night at Dunedin to receivo a report from a committee appointed to formulate the objects of the Association. That re port, which we may presume will be adopted, has been made public, and deserves more than passing notice. The avowed purpose of this political league, founded by the lion. W. lloynolda, is decentralisation—the "lessening of the functions of the Central Government and enlarging thoae of the local governing bodies." This is a good enough Radical proTitmnie, when stated in these general terms ; but it is when wo come to examine the meanß by which it is proposed to attain the desired end that the objectionable and revolutionary character of the proposal is disclosed. It is proposed to obtain decen tralisation as follows :— (a) By the crea tion of local governing bodies for local dis tricts, say, the present educational districts; (b ) by the casting of the following functions, amongst others, on the local governing bodies, viz., the maintenance of public order, police, and gaols, providing for hospital and charitable aid, management of education, administration of lands, main taining and constructing main roads and bridges, providing for sheep and cattle in spection, abating the rabbit nuisance, and conserving forests. The idea of Local Government Boards is borrowed from the Advanced Liberals of the Old Country ; but it is absurd to pretend that any need exists here for the constitution of such boards. As large a modicum of local con trol as is beneficial or desirable is pretty nearly secured in all parts of New Zealand at present —possible exceptions being police control, hospital maintenance, and con struction and maintenance of roads and bridges. Districts have at present the con trol of educational matters, and on certain conditions they can secure the manage ment of hospitals and charitable aid. To give the administration of lands into the hands of a local body analogous to the Board of Education would beproductiv« of jobbery, abuse, and mis management. Similarly, a proposal to give such Boards power to levy taxes on land and property would lead to glaring anomalies, gross inequalities, und flagrant class legislation. The other proposals are as follow : —That the Association see that no local body be

allowed to borrow save with the consent of two-thirds of the voters voting on tho ques tion of a loan, and that provision he made for a special tax to pay interest and sinking fund on the loan to bo raised. That they obtain a provision limiting tho powor of the General Govcrnmcit to borrow for any now works savo with the consent of two thirds of these voting on a direct vole, taken throughout tho colony ; and that no future ! alteration bo made in tho constitution with- | out tho consent of two-thirds of caoh House of Parliament. They also propose to urge that should tho constitution of the Legisla tive Council, be altered, tho members should be elected by the local governing : bodies,and they >cek to prohibit the General j Government from raising taxes by | rjpcity, j income, or land tax, save to repay interest and spiking fund for loans hereafter raised for new works. Here, then, we have tho aims of a section of Otago politicians stated in all tlieirnaked simplicity. They amount, not to decentralisation, but to complete disintegration of the colony ; for a General Government, whose functions were confined to raising Customs revenue and distributing it to the local bodies would very soon cease to exist as being an expensive and purely ornamental appendage. Tho power of the General Government to borrow is taken away, and made contingent upon a two thirds vote of tho whole of the electors of tho colony, and no taxes arc to bo raised by thorn savo for interest and sinking fund on now loans. The trainers of this programme do not condescend to point out how the interest and sinking fund of the present colonial debt arc to bo raised, so it is just possible that Repudiation may bo a portion of their programme, but kept cunningly in the background in tho moan*mc. Tho idea entertained for the reform of tho Legis lativo Council is tho most fantastic that could well bo imagined. Tlio scheme, taken altogether, seems to be a kind of 1 United States Republic plus chloroform ; and if the dream could bti realised, it would bring upon this colony those political and social evils which every one deplores in tho Groat Ropublic. At bottom, howevor, tho Constitutional Associatios is not so much a daring demo cratic organisation as it is a South Island scheme for obtaining financial separation. The advocates of that policy are fond of re prcsonting tho provinces of Otago and Canterbury as the milk cow of tho colony, whoso resources are con stantly drained for tho benefit of the greedy North. In tho aims of tho Constitu tional Association, wo therefore are not sur prised to find tho following cropping out: - " To obtain provision for allowing districts to bo taxed to pay at least two per cent, on the cost of railways in tho districts, should tho not rcvonuo from tho railways in tho districts not roach four per cent. on tho cost." This is a direct dig attho "non-paying political railways" which theso Southern patriots delight in declaim ing against, and very correctly represents tho selfish policy of Southern public men. Are these gentlemen forgetful of tho great disparity which exists in the position of Northern and Southern railways t Somo sections of " through lino " in tho South Island pay, it is true; but thorn are absolutely no " through lines '' connecting centres of population in the North. Furthermore, tliere havo been enormous sums of money expended on lines in tho South Island which are not yet open for traffic, and perhaps will not be in this generation. Theso sums embrace tho fol lowing :—Canterbury : Main Trunk Line, f!),7GB; Interior Line, £-11,350 10s Sd; Albury Branch Line, £37,820 4s 3d. Otago: Ngapara Branch, £37,904 2s Id ; Palmcrston-Waihemo, £15,300 ISs lid; Catlin's River, £13,869 11s 5d ; Otago Cen tral, tl")0,20(i Ss 7d ; Tapanui, t:i,070 ; Riverton, .£9,558. Having obtained all this from the General Government, the Southern peoplo now cry out for insular separation, and rave about being robbed to aggran dise tho North. If tho general body of tho people in Otago .no wise, they will havo nothing to do with the Constitutional Association. Its railway taxation proposals are such as will tell with terrible oppressiveness on the country dis tricts. Settlers will be taxed for the sup port of railways which are feeders to tho cities; while the cities, perhaps under a separate Local Board, will escape taxation because the sections of the rail way within their boundaries pay well owing to the country trade. Looked at in any light, tho intentions of this Otago political league aro thoroughly mischievous, and favourable only to the advancement of log-rolling, tho aggrandisement of local magnates, and the fostering in an aggra vated form of till tho evils of tho old Provincial system.

Our weukly market price list nppoiira in anothor column. Butter and eggs arc quoted (ho same as last week. Gum, also, is unchanged, the supply for April to date being 2!)0 tons. A feu- alterations from previous quotations appear under the head ing " flour market."

We lonrn that Mr V. W. Frnnklnml, the Acting Registrar of Friendly Societies, is now in Auckland on business connected with tho various lodges. It will bo remem bered that a meeting of delegates was recently held in Auckland, and we have no dottbt that Mr Frankland will bo üblo to jjive information on various matters then under discussion. We understand that Mr Frankland is staying at the Star Hotel, and that ho is ready to meet members of societies there for the purpose of discussing with them any matters relating to tho Friendly Societies Act.

The annual meeting of the Orphan Home to-morrow afternoon is likely to bo of more than ordinary interest. His Excellency the Governor will preside. The choir of All Saints' have undertaken the musical pro gramme, and the prizes, the result of the examination by the Rev. W. Tobbs, arc to be distributed.

Inspector Goldio has beon 13 years in the employ of the Auckland City Council. He is expected to wage incessant warfare against collarless dogs, keep his olfactory organs on the alert to discover all the bad smells from Constitution Hill to Cox* Creek, to keep cab-drivers from falling into ways that are dark and tricks that are vain, to test korosene and petroleum, to sec that it won't go off pop at less than 130 degrees, to boss threo subordinates, and to look nice and respectablo, and all for £200 per annum.

A middle-aged woman named Mary Belcher was committed to tho Lunatic Asylum today on tho certificate of Drs. Haines and MacMullen.

Tho following case, Waller v, Harris, claim £25, held over from yostcrday, was taken in tho Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, before Judgo Smith; Mi ll. H. Lusk for plaintiil', and Mr P. Oliphant in dofencc. Tho evidonco showed that defendant had dotained certain goods which had been consigned to Mr J. W. Waller under the impression that ho had a lien upon them. Thomas Harris gave evi dence to the samo effect, and counsel ad dressed the Court for their respective clients. His Worship, in his review of the case, hold that defendant had no lien upon the goods, and gave judgment for plaintiff with costs. The caso of Sands v. Baxter, Mr Jackson Palmer for plaintiff, was ad journed for a week, in view of an arrange ment between the persons.

At the meeting of tho City Council last night, a letter was received from the trustees of tho Jewish Cemetery pointing out that the erection of tho new wall would involve an expenditure of £250, and asked the Council, in consideration of receiving a portion of the property, to incroaso its offer of £50. Councillor Thompson supported the request, and intimated that he would move at the next meeting that £25 addi tional should be given, and that the Engineer in tho meantime should bo in structed to alter the direction of the kerb iiig.

The most important matter which en gaged attention at the meeting of the City Council last night was that of drainage, upon which Cr. Devore provoked an iu teretsting discussion by moving for tho revocation of the resolution deferring the prepniatiun of a scheme for the wholo city until all the levels are fixed. A secondary clause of his motion proposed that the Engineer should be instructed to report upon the best method of draining Ponsonby Ward. In forcible terms he pointed out ths folly of procrastinating in so momentous a matter as the health of the city—referred to the neglected state of Alma Place and other parts of Poneonby where disease has been and is rife, and urged immediate action, claiming that there could be no uniform system of drainage for the whole city. Cr. Thompson admitted the gravity of the subject, but thought it would bo fairer that the needs of oach district should be attended to in the order in which its levels were finished. The Engineer reported that the levels of Grafton were now completed, and that Karangahape was half done, while some of the Ponsonby streets had also had their levels fixed. After some further dis cussion, in tho course of which a kind of pledge was given that the drainage of Al.na Place should be immediately attended to, Cr Devore accepted Cr. Thompson's suggest* on as tp the order in which the wards should be'dealt with, and the matter was then deferred for a fortnight pending the sucmission of some data by the Engi neer.

Before the Tsukuba; left port yesterday, Captain Isaacs, of.'the City Guards, presented Seaman; C. Kamakaini, tho highest scorer at the recent shooting com petition at Mount Eden Range, with a handsome silver watch; and Captain Lc Roy, on belijf of the Naval Brigado, presented the officers of tho ship with pliotogra phic shields of the crews which took part in the recent rowing race, Tuikuba v. Naval Brigade. Copies of tho shield are to be given to eacli of the men who took part in the race, and therefore the Tsukuba'a crew will bo forwarded to Honolulu.

Max Rinkle, ono of tiie Electric Circus jestera, performs a wonderful imitation of i ho Scotch bagpipes on the penny whistle.

To the Editor : Sir,—By latest London newspaper received, I notice reported that an c.isiern coiv.tv's rich rector of Henry the Eighth's Episcopalian semi - Protestant Church of England hasjrom solemiuconvic- I ion un!y,rt:lini[uishcd his connection with the I'arliament Church, and lias joined himself to the Congregational Union of England and Waks, and is expected soon to bo, like his quondam confrere—the Hon. and Rev. Wriothw-Icy Noel—before him, a stated pastor of a Congregational Independent Church.—l am, &c., W.E.S.

Mr Horace Dean will givo the first of his projected series of entertainments in tho Lome-street Hull to-morrow evening. The programme promises a merry two hours of music, Bong and comedy, interspersed with dances under an efficient master of core monies. We notice that tho manager has secured tho services of a number of per formers of talent, and as Mr Dean's object is to afford cheerful amusement for young people, he deserves their support.

Tlio following cases wcro heard yestorday aflemoon at tlie Resident Magistrate's Court:—Richards v. Carrigan : Claim, £6 15s. Mr JnmoH Russell for plaintiff, Mr Napier for defendant. The claim wns for groceries. Dofcudunt disputed the out standing items, and his wifo said sho had paid tiioiu. Judgment for defendant. Olavell v. Heighton : Claim, £10' 10h. Mr Napier for plaintiff, Mr Alexander for do fondant. This was ii claim for fixtures, stock, etc., of a shop in Grey-street. The ovideiico was conflicting, and plaintiff was nonsuited. Noble v. Hobbin : Claim, £9 10s, goods supplied, Mr Cotter appeared in dofoneo. In this case, as in tlio caso of Mrs Richards, abovo mentioned, tlio articles wcro chiefly supplied to children. Mr Cotter con side red it a bad practice to send young children for articles, and allow ac count." to run on. His Worship said that in all such cases tho responsibility was cast by tho law upon tho storekcopors. Non suited.

Mr F. 11.I 1. Burton and Mr J. .r. Poland havo been successful in gaining the en trance scholarships awarded by the Auck land University College. These gentlemen arc students of tho Auckland Training Col lege, and their success will rellcct credit on the institution. Our district schools deservo a meed of praise, inasmuch as Messrs Burton and Poland aro ox-district scholars. After spending t'.vo yoars at tho Grammar School, they became pupil teachers under tho Auckland Board of Education, and aro now perfecting them selves in their profession at the Training College.

Tho usual fortnightly mooting of tho ,1. K. Redmond Branch of tho National League ■ will bo hold in tho Catholic Institute, Wellington-street, this ovoning.

Tlio ontcrtaiincnt laft ovoning in St. Sepulchre's School-houso, Symonds-etreet, in aid of the St. Barnabas's school library, was largely patronised. Tlio room was so crowded that nearly 100 persons wore unablu to t?aiti admittance. Tlio room was chastely decorated for the occasion in Easter stylo, pleasant but not extravagant. Tlio enter tainment opened with n piano duet by Mrs Nicholson and Miss l'uckey, followed by the old English song, "I'm King of the Fore.-t Glade," ably rendered by Mr Shirley. Scenes fuom Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream," viz., Scene 11., Act 1, and Scene 1., Act '2, and the prologue and wall scene from Act 5, were fairly represented by Messrs Batgor, Brown, Garland, Kight, Killing, Runson, Shirley, Slomnn, and Usshc. During the intervals there were vocal numhevs, including a serio-comic song by Mr Holier: "Ho thinks I do not love him," by Mins Corbett; " Robin's lie turn," by Miss Blcnzard; and "The Old Lack," by Mr M. Hogg. Tlio second part of tho ontortainment consisted of 11 laughable exhibition from Dickons'n " old curiosity eliop " (Mrs Jarley's wax-works), in which Mrs Hudson Williamson repre sented tho garrulous old lady in admirable stylo, and to tlio satisfaction of everybody. Tho living characters, woro robed in charac teristic costumes, including : — Chang (Chinoso Giant) and Wife, Mr H. Hill and Miss E. Hill ; Ueneral Tom Thumb, Mantor Cecil (Jrecn; Two-hoadcd Girl, Miss O'Kccfo and Miss L. I)union ; Signor ina Stiualina, Miss Green : Polynesian Aboriginal, Mr C. Pollen ; Babes in the Wood, Miss M. Lusk ami MrC. PurehftH ; Mary Quocu of Scots, Miss Lusk ; Mrs Squcersand Smikc, Miss Dnrriuu and Mr F. I'urchas ; Agricultural Labourer, Mr N. Williams; Tawhiao, King of all N.Z., Mr 1,. Sehmilt; Cinderella and Prince, Miss Cora l'uckey and Mr C. Brown ; Sleeping Beauty, Miss llamlin ; John, the Showman, Mr Bodle. The whole was very crcditubb, and was tinder the distinguished patronage of His Excellency the Governor, and the clergy and gentry of tho district.

Tho caso of Richards v. Carrigan, decided in tho R.M. Court yesterday, is of considor able importance to tradesmen ]as showing the extent to which they nro justified in giving credit to married women. Mrs Richards, grocer of Symonds-street, sued Jeremiah Canigan for £0 ]S lid for goods supplied to Mrs Carrigan. Mr James Rus sell appeared for Mrs Richards, and Mr Napier for the defendant, Mr Carrigan. Tho delivery of the goods was not dis puted, but a pass-book was put in by tho defendant which contained the transactions between tho parties for several months subsequent to tho dates upon which the goods claimed fen- wero supplied, and which had been settled by tho plaintiff. Mrs Richards, however, sworo positively that tho accounts for' the goods now claimed for were purposely kept back at Mrs Cairigan's request, and had not beon paid for. It was shown, for tho dofenco.tliat Jlr Carrigan allowed his wifo a specific sum for necessaries for the household, and Mr Napier quoted several authorities to show that, where a husband allows his wife a sufficient sum for necessaries, she has no im plied authority to pledge his credit, and that it was not necessary that the fact of such allowance being made should bo com municated to tho tradosmen. Mr Russell, on the other hand, contended that notice of such an arrangement should bo com municated to tho tradesmen if the husband wcro to be exonerated from liability. His Worship remarked that a learned judge had recently said that it was the duty of tho tradesman to inquire how far the wifo's authority oxtended. After considerable argument, the plaintiil' was nonsuited with costs,£2 Is.

Owing to tho lateness of the hour at whicli the meeting of tho stewards of the Auck land Racing Club was hold yesterday after noon, wo were only able to givo in last night's issue tho barest outlines of tho more important business transacted. The first matter considered was a protest from the owner of Woodnymph against Necklace and Krupp taking the stakes in the Ellerslie Plate, and claiming them himself. The grounds o! the protest wore that Krupp should have carried a penalty of olbs, and that Necklace, instead of carrying a penalty of lOlbs, should havo one of 151bs. Tho protest had not been lodged in due time, and was disallowed. A protest against Billy-go-by-em taking tho second myney in the Steeplechase was then con sidered. The grounds were that the horse had not cleared two of the jumps. The horse had stuck at the jump on the top of the hill for three-quarters of an hour, and did not finish till the conclusion of the succeeding race. The hwdlcs had, in the meantime, been removed to make room for the running of the Ellerslio Plato. It was decided no pay the owner of Billy-go-by-cm the second money, as his failure to jump the hurdles was due to the fact that the hurdles wer enot there to jump. It was decided to frame a rule stating what time would be allowed to horses to finish in a steeplechase after the first had coino in. In the discussion of the matter of the riot on tho course, it was stated that the names of at least six ol tho ringleaders in the fracas were known. Mr Philson pointed out that had the mob succseded in sacking the totalisator house the consequences might have been serious, as there was £1,100 in the building at the time. Ho advocated that a safe for use in the totalisator be procured. Mr Percival stated that, on the advice of tho police, he had returned money to the amount of £218, including ten tickets on Mitrailleuse. There were but 62 tickets on Mitrailleuse out of a total of 476. Several gentlemen present commented strongly on the lamentable exhibition made by the police. This, in their opinion, was entirely due to the action of the officer in charge. The two detectives present ren dered good service. Tho following resolu tion was passed:—"That the conduct of ihe sorgeant in charge of tho police was very unsatisfactory to the stewards."

There was a good attendance at oach of tho opening lectures on mathematics by Professor Aldis last evening. Tho firtt ono, at six o'clock, was on mechanics, and the other, at sovon o'clock, treated of algobra. Tho fundamental pinoiples of each subject were dealt with in a happy and attractive manner, tho lecturer's illustrations being very homely but none tho loss effective.

A man namod Mcßrierly, and a notorious woman namod Jessop, against whom no fewer than 60 previous convictions aro recorded, wore discovered by tho police this morning acting indecently in Albert Park. The man will bo charged to-morrow with indecent behaviour, and tho woman with having no lawful visible means of support.

Tho New Zealand Seamen's Union, re cently formed, proposes to mako Auckland the final port of discharge for seamen in the Fiji trade. Tho Union objects to coloured seamen being- employed on board steamers trading between Fiji and this colony, but will allow natives to work on vessels coast ing among the different islands. It is in tended, if possible, to introduce into general use the articles arranged with the Union S.S. Co.

The divorce case Lamb v. Lamb and Cjsgravo, in which the husband is tho' petitioner, is to be defended. Mr Cotter will appear for tho respondent, Mrs Lamb, and Mr Alfred Whitaker for the co respondent Cosgrave. Both respondent and co-respondent have filed denials of the allegation* in the petition. Messrs Hcsketh and Richmond have been retained by the petitioner.

Two neglected children — Francis H. Gallagher and Walter Mellis—were sent to tho Industrial Home today by order of the Residont Magistrate

Tho Auckland branch of tho Lumpers' Union appears to bo progressing very satisfactorily to all interested in its move ment*. At tho last meeting the Secretary stated that 102 names had been enrolled on tho books of tho society.

Patrick Kolly, who has been an inmato of tho Auckland Hospital for 15 years, died yesterday. Ho went to tho Thames "rush," and a very short time after tho opening of tho field he was crushed by a fall of earth in ono of the mines, and has been a paralytic ever since.

A most attractive programme wan presented at last night's performance of Woodyear's Electric Circus. A special per formnnco will bo given to-morrow afternoon for the benefit of schools and country rosi donts. To this performance children of tho various charitablojj institutions will bo ad mitted free.

A dingy raco between Messrs Sullivan and A. Bailey has been arranged to take place on Saturday afternoon, "tarting at 3 p.m. for a trophy,worth £5.

At tho inquest on the body of R. Bruce, the patient who died at the Lunatic Asylum on Wednesday ovening, the jury roturnoda verdict to the effect that death had resulted from inflammation of tho bowel*.

A football match will bo played in tho Domain Hollow to-morrow afternoon be tween two teams selected from tho Albort Football Club — Heavy Weights v. Light Weights. Heavy : ]). Stewart, R. Dauka, F. Pulman, G. Smart, F. Goodacro, L. Mills, C. La Roche, J. Firth, J. Mathie, A. Scott. Light: F. Hardwick, S. Goodman, .1. Miller, W. Ridings, E. Binnoy, A. Bruco, P. Mackie, S. Dewar, T. Grey, B. Gellesplo.

An inquest wns hold on Tuesday la.«t at tho .(unction Hotel on the body of Thomas Hcndon, aged 84, who had died suddenly tho previous day. Tho ovidonce showed that deceased was a person of weak in lo'lxt, and had been an inmato of tho Old Men's Refuge sinco Octobor, 1830. De ceased had wnndorod away from tho rofugo about 4 p.m. on Saturday.

A young girl named Lily Cato, a residont of Hobson-strect, ran away from homo two days ago, and wae arrested by tho police this afternoon.

Tho New Zealand Seamen's Union has decided to mako Auckland tho final port of discharge for seamen engaged in the Fiji trade, and it is understood steps will bo taken to provent the employment of coloured labour on steamers trading between Fiji and Auckland.

The performance of the Great World Circus at Market Rcsorvo last evening was fairly patronised.

In tho Temperanco Hall last evening Mr Exley gave an address on " The Kingdom of God," in many respects differing from the viows of those who, with Mr G, A. Brown, meet thore. At the closo of the address Mr Exloy allowed himself to bo questioned to any oxtont, and quite a number of questions woro put and answered.

" Youth " continues to maintain tho high position which it has obtained in tho estimation of tho play-going public. Thoro was again a splendid attendance last night, the Opera Houso being well filled. Tho drama was most successfully repeated, and tho audionco proved quite as demonstrative in testifying its satisfaction as on previous occasions. The enthusiasm of the spec tators was worked up to a high pitch during the progress of tho real battle, and the fall of the curtain was tho signal for a review of tho principal performers, the favourito characters being applauded, while the villains of the pieco came in for the customary hissos and derisive cheers. "Youth" will be repeated tonight, and promisos tc have a grand run.

Here is it picco of information fer those medical men who übo chloroform habitually. Professor Paul Bert, of France, has made experiments to determine the limit of safety in its use. He found not only in chloroform, but in all anesthetics, except protoxide of nitrogen, that the death dose is exactly doublo that required to produce insensibility when applied to dogs, sparrows, and mice.

To tho Editor : Sir,— I am anxious to explain myself respecting tho intorview I had with Mr Randorson about the cutting of McEl wain's Hill. He called upon me some two or throe months ago with a plan showing tho proposed work they intended to do along tho Mount Albert Road. That was to lower the sharp Inclines leading up to tho top of the hill on both sides, and not to take anything off the crown of tho hill, leaving tho summit at its present height; and also to fill up tho road in front of my property at Kingsland and Morningsido some two feet or more. To this I strongly ebjeeted, as it would damage my property somo i'<loo or £500, for which I should want compensation. I pointed out to Mr Randerson the necessity of lowering tho road at the junction of Kingsland and Commercial Roads somo 3 or 4 feet, to which he agreed. To do this would bo a boon to tho sottlers in Kingsland Road. The Board had a plan prepared some years ago by Mr Alwnght proposing to lower the top of the hill Borne 4or 5 feet. Why not adopt that plan and save the waste of money in another plan ? The ratepayers and general public will see at once that I am not obstructing the Board in their proposed work. —1 am, &c, James Pace.

It is said that a wise Ron makes a glad father, but ho is a wiser one still that knows who his father is. We have examinod tho first four booka of Euclid, but can find no solution of the problem thoro. Wo know that a wise woman isono learned in true domestic, economy, and who consequently knows, how to make fifteen shillings go further than a foolish woman could a pound. The Auckland Provision Company is a school for domeßtic economy, and To-morrow some practical lessons will be given. Having received a large supply of best Canter bury Bacon and Cheese, we shall sell twonty per cent, below Queen-street prices, lliqht Corner Stall, City Markot.—A. Bettany, Manager.— [Advt.]

Contracts taken for all kinds of concrete work, large or small, and estimates and other information Kivingt o thoso wishing to do thoir own work.—John Wilson and Co., 75, Queon elreot.—(Advt

English Le^er Watches packed and sent poot free to any part of Now Zealand on receipt of P. 0.0. for £3 10b. A stamped guarantee for one year enclosofl.—A. G. Bartleit, I*4, Queen- Btreot. Chronomctar and Watchinakor (opposite Theatre Royal), ostablishod 22 years.—[Advt.]

Perambulators and carpets, reversible bicycle wheel and other kinds of perambulators lust opened from £1 to £7. Now designs in Brussell and tapestry carpets. Furnish your houao throughout from Garliok and Cranwell v City Hall Furnishing Warehouse, Quoen-street - [i.DVT.I

THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO THE NORTH.

[by telegraph—own correspondent.]

Daroaville, this day. The township people arc in tho ploafiurablo excitement of preparing a fitting reception for the Governor.who is to visit Dargaville on Monday afternoon. The County Council and Town Board together will present an address of wel come to His Excellency on landing. A triumphal arch is being erected at one of the principal wharves, and bunting is in great demand. Invitations are being sent to all nativo chiefs within fifty miles around, who will meet the Governor on Tuesday in the Town Hall. It is proposed to take His Excellency up the river on Wednesday to see some kauri,and to witness the felling of one or two of the giants of the forest.

DEATH IN THE MART.

The Clothes of a Typhoid Fovor Victim Sold by Auction.

Cektain facts regarding what appears on tho face of it to havo been a most flagrant broach of tho Public Health Act have been brought under our notice. Yesterday afternoon a man namod John Paul, carry ing on business as a second-hand clothes dealer and bootmaker in Wyndham-strcet, called on tho Municipal Sanitary Inspector and informed him that on Wednesday last, in pursuit of his avocation, he at tended Messrs S.Cochrano and Son's auction mart, and had thero purchased a quantity of second-hand clothing—trousers, coats, and men's underwear. He removed the articles to hisshop.but relented his purchase on being informed that the clothing had be longed to a young man namod Cook, who diedof typhoid feveroi a virulent typo about a month ago. Paul was in great tribulation about the clothing, fearing that it might occasion an outbreak of the disease in his own household. Acting on this information the Sanitary Inspector at once proceeded to institute inquiries concerning the infected clothes, and soon discovered that they had been sent to the mait for sale by Mr Thomas Macffarlane, acting as agent for tho Public Trustee, Cook having died intestate. Mr Goldie caused the clothes to bo disinfected last evening, and to-day saw that they wero destroyed. We learn that tho Municipal authorities have instructed Mr Cotter, the City Solicitor, to institute proceedings against Mr Macflar lane immediately for a breach of tho Public Health Act. Tho provision of the ordinance under which this action will bo taken is section 31, which provides as follows :—" Any pe'son who . . . gives, lends, sells, transmits, or exposes without previous disinfection any bedding, clothing, rags, or other things which have been ex posed to infection from any such disorder, shall bo liable to a penalty not exceeding £5."

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs Prime, Maguirc, and McElwain. Justices.)

Drunk.—Two persons were punished for this offence.

Whiskky, Words, and Kicks. — Peter James Quinlan was charged with using ob scene languago and assaulting Constable Hanson in Durham-street last night. The constable detailed the nature of the offences. The prisoner was under the influence of drink, and kicked witness several times. Tho language of prisoner was shocking, and gathered a crowd.—Sergt. White said the prisoner had been convicted before.—Fined 40s and costs; or, in default, 14 days in gaol. A Commotion in Cook-stkhrt. —Samuel Jones was charged with threatening to hammer Win. Nickels, of Cook-street, and cripple him for tho term of his natural life. —William Nickels was charged with assault ing his wife, Mary Ann, and causing fear that he might do her injury.—Mr Blades appeared for Jones, and Mr Jackson for the defence. —Finally the cases were remanded until Monday.—Jones was admitted to bail in two sureties of £10 each.

Wharf Rats,.—-John Doylo and George Head were charged under the Vagrant Act with having no visible lawful means of a livelihood. Head was aleo charged with assaulting Detective Hughes on Saturday last.—Prisoners pleaded not guilty.—Sergt. White flpoko of the general conduct and habits of theso youths, who had been frequently imprisoned for assault, dis turbing tho Salvation Array, and larcenies. —Detective Hughes deposed that these boys were about tho worst of their class —they were known as "water rats." They never did any work, but wero con tinually prowling about the wharf steal ing poanuts, tins of salmon, &c.—Con stable Luke Macdonnell said Doyle was a notorious tliiof, and ho was continually being watched by tho police Doyle : Did you ever neo mo stealing, Mac ? Constable: Never saw you doing any thing else. You are a thoiough young prig.—Detective Walker gave a similar ac count of these larrikins.—Constable Kelso said Doyle was the ringleader of about a hundred larrikins. He put him out of tho Great World Circus, and immediately Head threw a brick at him. — Detective Hughes arrested him. To Doyle: You were just in the act of stealing some apples. Saw your eye on them.—Constablo Carroll said the boys wero about the streets at all hours of the night. The larrikins haunted the Circus like flies. Doylo here burst into tears, and wished for tho evidence of his master, Mr Frank Wil liams, and of Detective Twohoy, who saw him at work cleaning oysters. — Jere miah Driacoll, an intimate friend, depo-ed that ho had scon Doylo at Williams's with his coat off, but did not see him work.—To Seigeant White : I used to belong to Doyle's gang. Am now a Salvationist, and have cut the Skeleton Army.—To Head : Saw you at work at the mill ono day, but that's two or threo years ago.—Frank Williams was sent for, but refused to speak in favour of Doyle, and did not wish to epoak against him.—The Bench said there was a long list against tho prisoners, and sentonced thorn to threo months each with hard labour.

Assault.—Bernard Fitzpatrick appeared in answer to a charge of assaulting John Bramo.—Mr Mahony, solicitor, appeared for tho prisoner, who is very deaf and peculiar in his habits, and asked for 'a remand in order to consult with and advise him for tho best, —Remanded until to morrow.

This was all tho business,

SCINTILLATIONS.

Lady Jebvois " at home " to-morrow after noon.

Love is an egotism of two. Stab Supplement to-morrow. A lively girl—Annie Motion. Baron Hiibnor revisits Auckland on his way to Europo.

The Kennedys do not perform to-morrow. Steamer British King brings 2SO immi grants to Auckland, The Royal Comic Opera Company con tinue to draw large houses in Wellington. A Law Debating Society, with Mr Geo. Harper as President, has just been formed at Christchurch.

Why is the chronic pedestrian like a 12 ---inch rulo ? Because he is always a-foot. " A Nicht Wi1 Burns" in the Choral Hall tonight.

The place whore they " break the noose gently " is the Divorce Court.

Mrs Hampson has gone back to Mel bourne to ovangeliso the white heathen there.

Professor Shand, Dunedin, has been re-elected Chairman of the Board of Educa tion.

A lazy policeman, like a good piece of cloth, is known by his nap Sir Julius Vogel still suffers from gout. He romains four months in New Zealand.

The Victorian Railway Commissioners decline to be banquetted and doputa tionised, and will receive nothing except in writing. Patrick Kelly, who has been an inmato of Auckland Hospital for 35 years, died there yesterday.

A noiseless piano has been invented, and a monument is already talked of for the inventor.

A crop of barley, running (50 bushel? to the acre, hag been got from tho Applo Com pany's farm, and has been sold at 4s per bushel.

Tho "Napier Telegraph " says that the resumption of the Government pre-emptive right ovor native land is "splendid news for the colony, but it will strike dismay into the hearts of the land-jobbers and monopolists." Times are desporately bad in Dunedin, and drinking is of necessity stopped. Throe large hotels are in Chancery,and if the pro prietors can fceop out of tho official assignee's clutches they will be very lucky fellows. Seven of tho largest trades unions havo spent in six years two million pounds for the defence, support, and relief of men out of work.

Kewi's house at Kihikihi,provided for him by Government, is said to have been leased by the aged chief as an adjunct to a neigh bouring hotel. The gold exported from New Zealand during March last amounted to 70,9G70zs valued at £283,797. Of this, £26,788 worth went from Auckland.

Scarcely has Tawhiao gone before ho lias suffered loss by fire at Whatiwhatihoe. On Good Friday evening, fire broke out in the whare of Te Tuhi, from a candle left burning by Mrs Tuhi Atiria (Tawhiao's sister). Atiria had a good deal of the king's property, hoirlooms principally, in care, which were destroyed. All her own property with the exception of the clothes she had on are gone in the iire. Captain James Swan, of Raglan, died on Easter Sunday, aged 64 years. Deceased, who was greatly respected, had been 41 years in the colony. He' will be remem bered as the person who, in the cutter Fly, took the first surveyors to Canterbury, Brior to the laying out of the town of hriatchurch. He wast for many years in the employment of Sir Wm, Fitzherbert,

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CARLK.-COPYBI«HT.]

(Reotkk's Telegrams.)

The Queen's Boroavomont,

London, April 17.—A letter in reference to the recent death of tho Duke of Albany Imb been addressed by the Queen to Sir William Vornon Harcourt, the Homo Secretary, in the course of which Her Majesty thanks all her subjects for their loyal sympathy in her bereavement, and states that despite her deep sorrow at the death of Prince Leopold, sho will continue to labour for the good of her country and the prosperity of her people. Tlie Quocn in Germany. London, April 17.—Her Majesty tho Queen has arrived safely at Darmstadt. Great Fire in Rangoon. CamuTFA, April 17. —Telegrams'are to hand from .Rangoon reporting that a most disastrous fire occurcd there, tremendous loss of property having resulted.

[sTEOIAXi TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Suez Canal Alterations.

London, April. IG.—Mr Childers has asked the Agents-General to nominate a member to pit on the Technical Committee, which meets in Paris in May, to discuss tho proposed alterations in the Suez Canal. Australian Frozen Meat Condemned. Nino hundred and thirty of the frozen carcases per s.S. Garonne have been con demned as unlit for food. Tho Fronca Convict Question. London, April 17.—The "National," a paper published in Paris, states that M. Waddington has informed Earl Granville that the Kecidivistcs Bill is a domestic question, and will not affect the interest of the colonies. Tho "Times" vividly de scribes the failuro in the convict system at New Caledonia, and agrees that the Aus tralian colonies have a perfect right to re gard its extension with dismay.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received April 15—1.30 p.m.)

The Governor of Victoria Goes Home.

Melbourne, this day.—The Marquis and Marchionsss of Normanby and .suite leave to-day by the Orient steamship Liguria for Sydney, and proceed thence by the out ; going American mail steamer. Tho Small-Pox Outbreak. Mklhourne, April 17. —The Board of Health has decided to relieve the passen gers by the steamship Rome from quaran tine oil the 24th, if no further cases of small-pox have occurred. Lady Normanby's Illness. The Marchioness of Normanby is still weak,but the Vice-regal party will leave by the Liguria for Sydney to-morrow if Her Ladyship is able to travel.

IMPORTANT DECISION TO CONTRACTORS.

[BY TELEfiRATn— FKESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, Thursday. In' the Supremo Court to-day the case of Scally v. the Wellington-Manawatu Rail way Company was heard. The action was brought to recover £300, the amount of a deposit forwarded by the plaintiff with a tender for the construction of a portion of the Wellington and Uanawatu railway line. He also sought to reuover another sum of £300, being the estimated amount of profits which plaintiff considered he had lost through the cancellation of his tender, together with expenses he had been put to. Scally tendered for the formation of a portion of the-Wellington and Manawatu line, and enclosed a cheque for £300. He subsequently received a letter from the Company directed to him at Makatoko, informing him that his tender had been accepted. Objection was made to plain tiffs sureties, and while he was arranging for others lie received a telegram to the effect that the acceptance of his tender had been cancelled, and the deposit forfeited in consequence of his not having executed his bond. His Honor summed up, instructing the jury to find for tho plaintiff with in terest from the 7th August. After half-an hour's deliberation, the jury found as directed by the Judge, and also damages for £500. Several points of law have been reserved for argument in banco.

SPORTING NEWS.

Papaliura Races.

The following weights were declared last night lor the above races, which take place on Wednesday next :— PapakuraCup.—Administrator, Sst Olbs; Consul, Sst 61b ; Normanby, Sst 41bs ; Fitz- Hcrculcs, Sst 21bs ; Woodpecker, Sst; Yuba Bill, 7st lOlbs ; Maori, 7st lOlbs ; Witiora, 7st lOlbs; Fishwoman, 7st Slbs; Kalo, "st 71bs ; Libeller, 7st 71bs; Paramena, 7st 41bs ; Radames, 7st 31bs ; Swordsman, (Jst; Taipouri, Gst.

HcKDLES. — Woodpecker, list Slbs ; Minuet, list 61bs; Chandler, lOst lOlbs; Billy-go-by-em, lOst Tibs ; New Year, lOat; Fair Play, 9at 21bs; Pearl, Sst lOlbs; Native, Sst lOlbs ; Bushman, Sst lOlbs.

Settling on the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting took place at Christchurch yesterday, when the following amounts were paid aver: — Hon. W. Robinson, £495 ; Mr D. O'Brien, £371; Mr G. G. Stead, £349 ;Mr J. Pil brow, £223; Mr G. Bate, £186; Hon. G. McLean, £IG2; Mr J. Lunn, £70; Mr J. R. Smith, £97 ; Mr M. H. Smith, £39 ; and smaller amounts, making a total of £2,023.

Tho stakes won at the Takapuna Autumn Meeting will be paid over at the Masonic Hotel, North Shore, to-night.

A billiard match for £20 a-side between Mr F. Weiss, champion of Australia, and Mr "VV. Lyons will take place at the Occi dental Hotel to-night.

To the Editor: Sir,—Yesterday's decision of tho A.X.C. stewards will do more to damage tlie cause of the totalisatorthan one hundred petitions from bookmakers, and if at the next general election candidates are pledged to secure the abolition of the betting machine.the Club will have itself to blamo. The stewards, by their vote, punished those who had been law-abiding, and had abstained from taking part in the riot. Besides, there is a good deal of bunkum about the Secretary of the Club acting "under compulsion "in refund ing tho money, as with my own eyes I saw a sergeant of police get hia £2 out of tiie machine as a backer of Woodpecker. Surely thero was no compulsion so far as he was concerned.—l am, &c, A Peaceaisle Backer.

INDUCTION AT WAIUKU.

The commission appointed by the Presbytery of Auckland to induct the Rev. P. J. Riddle into the pastoral charge of Waiuku parish mot in the Waiuku Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, the 15th of April, at 11 a.m. The meeting was duly constituted by the Rev. T. Norrie, who presided on the occasion. The following commissioners wore also present:—Revjs. James Bruco mid T. W. Dunn. An apology was read from (ho Key. G. B. Monro, re gretting his inability to bo present owing to a previous aid pressing engagement, and asking the Key. T. Norrie to take the part assigned to him, namely, that of addressing the minister. The edict was returned as having been duly served. Objections were called for in the usual way, and none having been offered, the Key. T. W. Dunn pro ceeded to the pulpit, and preached a suit able discourse from Acts 2S c, 15 v., "Whom when Paul saw.ho thanked God, and took courage." Thereafter the Rev. T. Norrie read a narrative of the steps taken to fill the present vacancy, and put the usual questions before induction to Mr Riddle, who gave satisfactory answers to the same. Ho was then solemnly inducted by prayer, and received the right hand of fellowship from the commissioners present. The Key. T._ Norrie then delivered the charge to the minister, and the Roy. James Bruce suit ably addressed the people. The commis sion was closed with prayer, and at the close of the proceedings Air Riddle received a cordial welcome from his peoplo as they retired. Tho attendance, although at a busy hour, was highly satisfactory. In the evening a very successful evangelistic meet ing was held, presided over by the. Rev. T Norrie (the retiring Moderator of kirk ses sion), who gave tho opening address, and introduced tho Rev. P. J: "Riddlo as the newly-inducted minister. Tho latter gave o most suitable and impressive address, and produced a very favourable impression of his suitability for his new sphere of useful ness. Interesting and suitable addresses were also given by Rev. James Bruce and I Captain Magill.—(Correspondent.) i

THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN

[BY CABLE.-COPYRI6HT.]

[redter's telkorams.]

Contemplated Retreat of General Gordon.

London, April 17. Information has been received from General Gordon that unless he is relieved he will attempt to retreat, as his store of am munition is scanty. Gordon Pasha has appointed Zebehr tn be Assistant-Govornor of Khartoum. Zobohr ;Pasha Declines an Honour. Caieo, this day. Intelligence has been received from Khar toum that General Gordondecided to appoint Zebehr Pasha to the position of Assistant- Governor of the Soudan, but Zebehr do clined to accept the post."

MINING NEWS.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT 1

THAMES,

Thames, this day. Cambria.— Crushing has been commenced at the Queen of Beauty battery with 10 stampers. About 50 loads broken from tho Avinzc below the 150-feet level will be treated.

Caledonian (low level).—Another leader about 6 inches in thickness has been inter sected in the crosscut at 610-feet level. It stands nearly upright, and carries fair minerals.

Deep Level Cross.—A break has been passed through in the seaward cross-cut at the G4O-feet level, and beyond it a fairly de fined lode, 2J feet in thickness, was found to-day. From its position it should corres pond with the footwall branch of tho erosa lode, though the strike does not favour this supposition. The manager has com menced to drive southward upon it.

TE AROHA.

[BY TELEOKAriI.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Canadian. —Since our last report the pros pects in this mine have considerably improved. About a week ago a veiri; 18 inches in thickness was broken iritfl' on the foctwall side of the main portion of the reef, and 2 feot distant from it. On being uncovered it was found to run parallel with the main vein, of which it is evidently a branch, the reef being here split up owing to the junction with the Hero lode being close at hand. This footwall vein has now been stripped and broken down the whole length of the drive into the claim, and the quartz obtained from it is the best the mine has yet produced. There ig now about 50 tons of quartz to grass from the two branches, and it will be forwarded to the battery for trial on Monday. Colonist.—The contract for driving the new low leyel was let at 19s 6d per foot, and work has been commenced. Driving has been stopped in the south end of the No. 2 level, tho face being close to the Canadian boundary. In the north drive, a winze has been started a short distance from the cross-cut to connect with the new low level near the point where it will strike the reef. The usual stoping works are being pushed on, and are yielding stuff of fair average quality.

New Find.—There is nothing of fresh importance to relate concerning this mine. Operations are going on as usual, and with the customary energy. The workings in the Arizona level still yield large quantities sf fair crushing stuff, as also the stopea in the upper portion of the mine. The winze on the No. 2 reef is down over 30 feet, and is still carrying gold. Diamond Gully. — Two trial lots of quartz of 5 tons each (one burnt, the other unburnt) are about to be sent from the heip at tho mouth of the low level for trial at the battery. Should tbe result be satisfactory, operations will doubtless be at once resumed in the old workings. Waiorongomai.—The drive from the point where the good stone was found is being carried on towards the Wellington boundary. The reef is about IS inches wide, and shows occasional blotches of gold in the solid, but nothing rich has been come across during the week. Prospecting is going on on the same vein northwards with an encouraging show. It is the inten tion of the directors, we believe, to have the reef tested as quickly as possible, an*! as soon as a parcel of 40 or 50 tons is got out it will be forwarded to the battery for treat ment.

Inverness.—Some very nice stone is being got from a leader near the upper boundary of the claim. The vein has been followed about 12 or 14 feet feet, but is not yet very compact; tho adjoining country being also rather broken. It is not at all unlikely that when closer ground is reached, aud the leader assumes a more compact form, better stone than any yet ob tained from it will be dropped upon. The rise from the low level at the other end of the claim is now up 30 feet, with a fine reef about 18 inches wide showing in the roof.

SUPREME COURT.-Civil Sessions.

This Day.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies). Alley v. Hickso.v.—Claim, £245 68 Bd, money received by defendant on plaintiff's behalf for the sale of allotments. There was also a counter claim for £ 1,760 for ser vices rendered, materials supplied, aid money lent.—Messrs J. A. Tole and W. J. Napier appeared for the plaintiff; Messrs E. Hesketh and E. Cooper for the defend ant.—Mr Cooper announced that it was not intended to set up any defence, although one had been filed. The matter simply resolved itself into a question of accounts. Mr Hesketh supplemented this statement by intimating that the defendant, Hickson, consented to judgment being de livered for the amount claimed with interest added at the rate of 8 per cent, from the 20th of February last. A jury of 12 was therefore empanelled to try the counter 1 claim.—Mr Hesketh, in his opening address, explained that the action was brought by Theodore W. Hickson, land and estate agent, of Auckland, against Henry Alley, settler, of Hikutaia. It ap peared that in the month of January, of ISS3, the plaintiff and defendant came to an understanding whereby a portion of Mr Alley's estate at Hikutaia was to be sur veyed, cut up into allotments, and sold by Mr Hickson. All this was to be done at Mr Hickson's expense, and in return for his services and outlay he was to receive: Firstly, commission at the rate of 5 per cent, and secondly, any surplus there might bo over and above the Bum of £11,500 from the sale of the es tate, with five per cent. added. ' This agreement was reduced to writing; 1 work was done, and an attempt was made to sell the estate, but Alley interfered, and eventually, on the Ist of May, put an end to the matter by a written notice. ' Mr Hickson therefore claimed in respect of the contract which he was prevented from carrying out after he had gone to consider able expense in connection with it, and per formed services in regard to it. ■ The amount claimed by Mr Alley was made up of moneys received by Mr Hickson on I account of lands sold for Mr Alley, and ' it was not disputed. The defence to Mr Hickson's ciaim was that he had failed to carry out the terms of the contract entered into between them by failing to properly advertise the sale, and by dispos ing of certain allotments under the upeet price.—Theodore W. Hickson gave evidence as to the terms of the agreement stated above, and went on to depose that at his oh n expense he surveyed the estate, pre pared lithographed and Land Transfer Act plansof it, and advertised the sale thoroughly in 1G different papers. On tho 14th of February the first sale took place in the Academy of Music at tho Thames. About 100 persons wero present, and Mr Burke, an employe of his own, acted an auctioneer. After selling a number of allotments, and wheD lot 139 was about to be knocked down for 5s over the upset price, which was £3, Mr Alley called out £6, to the great astonishment of the bidders, who thought the price absurd. This action made the sale appear a farce, and the auctioneer had to discontinue it, as tho bidding stopped Subsequently several other allotments were sold privately at the upset price, but Mr Alley stepped in hero also, und put an end to further sales. The allotments that were sold brought tho upset price, and some of thorn were quitted at an advance upon it. (Certain correspondence which had passed between the parties was read by the Registrar). He (witness) waited for Mr Alley to come to his senses. He forwarded an offer for Mr Uarke to purchase Lot 143 at tho upset price, but Mr Alley did not purchase it, saying that ha did not wish to sell his good land. On the 3rd of May he received a letter from Mr Alley's solicitor (Mr Tole) re spectingdepositsfor lots sold, and withdraw iug the lots from sale. Witness sawMrNapier, and expostulated with him concerning the withdrawal, stating at the same time that he would hold him liable for damages The agreement of January was drawn ur> in M

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1884



80a, Boiling quotations. Bricks fotAvondale), 40s por 1 000: town yards.sos to 55s : doliverod^ja to 60s. Drain pipes (at. worku). per 100 (U inches boret JOs; J inXs. 14s; 3 inches, 9s i 2 inches, £2 10s per 1,000: socket glazed juiies, 19 inches; 2s 6d por foot; 15 inches, 2a per foot; 12 inches, Is 6<l per foot; 9 inches, Is por foot; b inches, bd por foot: 1 inches. Id per foot. MANURES.-Bonedust. Sydney. £7 10.-i to £810s, accordingtoqunHty;boiienour,£yllls;Mick and £7 to £8 10s; Peruvian guano, SIS; Maiden [gland, £8; Huon guano, small lots, ft> to £<i, jags included; Hurat's chemical manure, tl 10s. :' Special Advertisements. UTHERK SHALL I FUBNISB Mr HOUSE FROM! THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE GARLICK & CRANWELL !! BEI,«ING / O L < fcK&CRANWELL) BKn-ROOMFUR^TURE^o^^ CAnPKr%SJACK& CRANWELL. GARLICK & CRANWBLL, House Furnishers. GARIJCK S CRANWELL, Upholsterers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Manufacturers ov all kinds of furniture. 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