SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Hinii WATim .™8 Evening, 1.23 HiGH WAi-_-l{ To . n . on . ow jy lornin g i (.-.I SUNSKT.-This Evening, 6.20 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 6.3 i MO . \"8 AGIC-New Moon, _tit_i, 2.37 a m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Macgrcjur, s.s., Johnson, from Whangarei Wairarapa, s.s., Chatfield, from the South

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Wellington, s.s., Farquhar, for Tauranga Glenelg. s.s., Stephenson, for Russell Rowena, s.b., Norris. for Mercury Bay _ Waitaki, s.s„ Crawford, for Whangarei

TO DAY. Kenilworth, sell., Caitcheon, for Thames Christina, sch., Evanson, for Thames

Vessels Expected.

LoNDON.-Briti-h King, s.s,, sailed March lo; Th.mas Russell, 8.5., December 28; Alastor, barque, W.T.G.F., January 3; Deva, barque, N.S T.D., January2l; Crusader, ship, February 6; Loira, barque, April 9; Glenrosa and Glance, New York.—Claribel, barque (via Welling ton), December 11; Nettie (via Wellington) and Irene (via Duncdim, loading. Java.—Manhegan. barque, sailed March 31 ; M iroon, barque, and Thames, barque, to follow. China.-Androklas. barque, early. Australia.—Naiad, brig, and Annabell, brig, from Newcastle; Clansman, brigantine, from Rockhampton, ... Southern Ports.—Camillo, bnganline, from Dunedin ; Marion, from Oamaru.

IMPORTS.

Per Nightingale, from Xewcastlc-287 tons coal.

Ex Rebecca Crowcll—B7 packages axes and hatchets, 1 case fruit prcsseß, 12casosbush hoo':s, 2 cases glue, 12 racks churns, 12 caseß ox bows and hose reels, 9 cases eagle ploughs and fittings, 4 cases hammers, I case kottlea and scoops, 1 caso agate saucepans, ladles, &c. 7 cases Japanese knife trays, toilet stands, rinsing and dairy pans.broilers and tea kettles, 3 easoß wood rollers, 5 cases shovels, 70 cases trucks and scales, 1 caso padlocks, and 1 only 12-ton track platform scale.—l. and B. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

INWARDS COABTWiBK.-Chrißtlna, from Tai rua, with 127 pigs, 2 casks tallow.

Outwards Coastwise.—Mercury, for Tairua; Christina, for Thames.

The schooner Kenilworth cleared at the Customs to-day for Thames, where she is to load timber for Queensland.

The s.s. Taiaroa left Port Chalmers for tins port yesterday, and may bo expected here late on Thursday or early on Friday morning. She brings cargo for Auckland from London ex Tongariro.

Mr McQuarrlo is giving tho lona a thorough overhaul in dock. A great portion of her deck planking has been renewed, and she is to be caulked and newly coppered.

Tho brigantine Nightingale dropped anchor In harbour late last night, thus concluding a 30 days trip from Newcastle. Very fine weather was experienced during tho voyage, excepting one storm which was encountered on tho Blxth day out. when the old vessel had a very rough time Indeed. She has been borthod at the Rail way Wharf.

The s.s. Macgregor arrived from Whangarei at .'an early hour this morning, with tho follow ing passengers :—Messrs Walter Sloane. E, Lewis. G. M. Main, D. Oxley, C. Chapman, Sloane. McLean, Forbes, Howaid, MoLood, Worsnip, Ontlni, Wilson, Knox, Whitlowc, Paul, Mosdames F. Johnson, McLeod, and Paul, Misses Ada Main and Reyburn. Cargo: 20 sacks gum, 30 cases fruit, and sundries.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RPBSKIX, this day.—Arrived: Glonclg, from Auckland, 8 a.m. _~._., Whangai_ei, this day.—Arrived: Waitaki, from Auckland. 7 a.m. Gisborne, Mbnday.—Wairarapa, for Auck land,-lp.m. .... , __ Bluff, this day.—Arrived: Manapouri. She sails at i p.m. for Port Chalmers. Saloon pas sontrers: Messrs Perclval and Lloyd. Wellington,yestorday.—Arrived: Coolccn, Barclay, from London.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Lalla Rookh, s.s., Bailey, from Now Plymouth

DEPARTURES.

Hawea, s.B.lHansby, for tho South Lalla Rookh, s.s , Builoy, for Kawhia and Wai tara

The s.s. Lalla Rookh arrived from Now Ply mouth at 1 o'clock yesterday with 250 sacks barley and 100 sheep. She loft again for Ku whia and Waitara at 1 o'clock to-day with 21 spools barb wire, and 36 cases and packages.

The s s. Hawea left for Southern ports at 8 o clock this morning with 467 packages and v number of passengers.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under i—

This Day. For Oaiuaru, por Penguin, at 4 p.m. For Wangarci Heads, Parua, Waipu, \\ an garei and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 3rd inst. For Wuitara, etc., per Argylc, at 11 a.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at O.iO a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. PcrWairarapa, as follows:— For Russell, Kuwakawa, China, and Japan. Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi, for letters, etc.. specially bo prepaid and addressed at 4 p.m. Money orders, for Australia only, at ,i p.m. For registered letter_ and newspapers at ___te letters for Sydney and Melbourne only at 4.20 p.m. , For Gisborne. per Southern Cros3. at 4 p.m. For Whangarei Heads. Whangarei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Waitaki. at a p.m. _ For Thames, per Annie Milbank at -.30 p.m.

****Thursday, 21th inst.

For Waiwera. Te Kapa, Craigiebnrn, Work worth, etc., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Per s.b. Te Anau as followa:— For India, China. Japan, Medlteuranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Gißborne, Napier. Southern Ports. Aus tralian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Brindisi, for letters, &c. specially so prepaid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For money orders, i egistered letters and news papers, at 10a.m. Late letters till 11.29 am.

Saturday, 2Gth inst.

For Sydney ißland, per Explorer, nt 1 p.m.

Tuesday, 20th hist.

Per s.s. Australia, as follows:— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Contral 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. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to life postage, will bo received by tho Mall Agent on board tho steamor up to tlio time of sailing. This mail will bo due in London on Sat urday, June 7,1881.

The s.s. Tongariro will leave Lyttelton for London, via Rio do Janiero. on Saturday, 3rd May. Expected passage from 10 to 12 days.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chlof Post-ofllce. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

April 22, 1881,

Abbott's Opera House— " Youth," a spectacu lar Drama, 7.45 p.m. Congregational School - room, Edinburgh street, Newton—Conceit in aid of Epiphany Church, 8 p.m. Professor Bernard's Dancing Class-Miss Hill's, Ponsonby.

Christian Meeting House, New North Road- Lecture by Henry Exley on the " Resurrection, 7.30 p.m.

Newmarket Hall—Concert and Dance In aid of District Brass Band, 8 p.m.

Wellesley-strcot Baptist School-room—Public Soiroo, 6.30 p.m.

Parnell Wcslcyan Sunday Schoolroom Soiree —Tea, music, and addresses, G. 30 p.m.

Pitt-street Wtslcyan Schoolroom—Band of Hopo Union, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

New Arrival.—Tho residents in the neigh bourhood should complain to the Sanitary Inspector. Andrew Gillisok.—Your letter appears to re late to a private personal dispute which can hardly lay claim to the publicity of a news paper correspondence,

Births.

EVENSKN.-On April 18, at To Awamutu, Waikato, the wifo of AY. A. Evensen of a son. lIIGG?.—Ou the 22nd April, at Romucra, the wife of Mr W. Mowbray Hlggs of a daughter. MOBBERIiEY.—On April 17, at hor parents' residence Rodborough Villa, Montague street tho wifo of John Mobberley of a son. Both doing well.

Marriage.

OWEN—OCfWDROY.—On tho sth April, at Auckland, by the Ko.istrar. Thomas C. Owen to Louisa Francis, ilfth daughter of the late William Hurdett Cowdroy, of London.

Deaths.

CARR.—On 21st April, 1881. at tlio residonco of lior son, Arthur-street, Onchunga (after a short but painful illness), Sarah, relict of tho late John Carr; aged 72 years. R.I.P. The funeral will lcavo hor late residence to morrow (Wednesday), at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this invitation.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1884.

For the cause that lades assistance. For the wrong that seeds resistance, For the future In the distance. And the geod that we can do.

By the arrival of the Suez mail from Eng land we are placed in possession of details regarding tho new Franchise Bill introduced in tho House of Commons by Mr Gladstone. We havo pleasure in clearing up doubts which existed as to tho scope of tho Bill, and in stating that it is as thorough a mea sure of reform as could well bo desired proposing to introduce a franchise uniform throughout the three kingdoms, and nearly approaching to manhood suffrage. Thetele fraphicmessageeon the subject were contrn ictory, butit is now seen that this arose from their necessarily brief nature. This con fusion is excusable when it is remembered that in counties there are eight, and in boroughs six different grounds of qualifica tion for the electoral franchise, while the Bill now before Parliament proposes to introduce a new qualification. Tho measure is primarily one to secure the equalisation of the franchise, but it does not stop there, since it proposes to extend the borough franchise still further. This explains how it will add two millions of voters to the rolls, which was impossible if the franchise were only equalised. The Bill has passed its second reading, and may be fully ex pacted to become law, Mr Gladstone, in introducing it, said that he took his stand upon the broad principle that the enfran chisement of capable citizens, whether few or many, and if many so much tho better, was an additional strength tc the State, for the strength of the modern State lay in the representative system. A measure which nearly doubles the voting power of the com mon people is ono which is fully entitled to bo called tho greatest measure of political reform yet vouchsafed to tho people of the United Kingdom. Briefly stated, the pro visions of the Bill areas follows :—House hold suffrage, which remains in boroughs as beforo, is to be extended to (he counties, so that all persons in the three kingdoms occupying a house rated for the relief of the poor shall be entitled to vote, and the £10 " premises " qualification in boroughs is to be extended so as to embrace lands as well, and this same qualification will be in troduced into counties —replacing tho £50 rental and £12 occupation franchises. Ire land, which has not hitherto had the house hold franchise, istohaveitconferreduponher, and in addition, a new " service franchise" will be giveu to the three divisions of the Kingdom. Mr Gladstone thus describes this new qualification:—"He would, he said, establish a new franchise, which he would call a service franchise, to be con ferred on persons who were inhabitants in the sense of occupiers, but were neither owners nor tenants, the present law restricting the term occupier to those who wero either owners or tenants." This franchise, as we understand it, will embrace all lodgers not qualified under the present lodger franchise, and also all sons of full age who may bo residing with their parents, so that there is very little to draw between the provisions of the measure and manhood suffrage. Mr Gladstone recognised the dangers in the way of securing the passage of tho Bill when he appealed to his sup porters not to kill it with criticism or over load it with amendments. What was wanted to carry theßillwns.ho said, union, and union only; what might endanger it was disunion, and disunion only. He admitted that the measure was incomplete, but counselled the Liberals to view it as the Liberal party in 1831 viewed the Reform Bill, looking more at the general effect of the proposals than to its qompliance with their particular predilections. The fact that the Bill passed its second reading by a large majority, and received the support of the Home Rule party, proves that Mr Gladstone did not appeal in vain to the truer instincts of the party of progress, and is another in stance of his great capacity for controlling and using to good ends the diverse elements of which his party is composed.

General Gordon at Khartoum.

General Gordon seems determined on maintaining his character for eccentricity. He has written to the British Government from the beleaguered city of Khartoum, stating that he will henceforth act on his own responsibility in so far as affairs in the Soudan are concerned, and at the same time he has written to Sir Samuel Baker appealing to hitn to laise £2,000,000 by subscription, and send a Turkish army to relieve the garrison. Of all the proposals which ever emanated from a British General this is surely the most extraordinary. It is

not long since the Governor of Khartoum, with the full concurrenco of General Gor don, wrote to tlio British authorities, asking for orders to evacuate tho place, and these orders wore at onco givon, dospite tho sneers of Tories against tho " scuttling out" policy. In this decision Mr Gladstone's Government were guided by the advice of General Gordon, who was considered best able to judge of the necessities of the case. About a week ago, however, General Gordon apparently changed his mind, for he de clared his intention of holding Khartoum if a British force were sent to assist (not to relieve him); but failing such force being pent, he still said lie would evacuate the city. At that timo Gordon was sending hopeful messages of his prospects. A week prior to that, the_ Mar quis of Hartington, speaking in the House of Commons, stated that General Gordon had made no application for succour, and that he was in a position to retire from Khartoum whenever occasion should arise. In face of these facts, it is surely wilfully stupid in any person cr party to allege that General Gordon lias vainly appealed for help to Britain and that ho now turns for help to private benevolence. He has never been in danger, has never appealed for aid to Britain, and consequently it has never been refused him, and there is nothing "humiliating" to Britain in the present position of affairs. The plain English of the matter is that General Gordon, accus tomed to carry out his plans by dint of sheer force of will and personal influenco, has resolved to shake himself free from the red tape of tho War Department and proceed to tho conciliation of the Soudan by unconventional methods. Having disre garded orders by declining to evacuate Khartoum, henowhndshimselfindifliculties, andknowingthntitisusolessto invoke British aid, he declares himself free of their control and is about to act on his own responsi bility. Tho situation, if critical for (ieneral Gordon, is peculiar for Great Britain, The Government policy is to evacuate the Soudan, and the only British soldier in the territory, having disowned British directtoji, start- out on mi independent crusado in which ho proposes to employ mercenaries to subjugate the country. For this the British Government are no moro responsible than they mo for General Gordon beiiifj in danger. Tlioy have now no more business with Goneral Gordon than they have with any private "filibuster" who might invacfo .Japan or Timbuctoo. Gordon's objects aro Quixotic in tho highest degree. Per sonally he has nothing to gain but glory; but ho is caroless of lifo and eager to achieve good, honco his erratic rcsolvo to hold Khartoum to tho last bitter extromity. We earnestly trust ho may not sutler for his foolhardlness, but wjo confess that wo do not altogether admiro this rash sort of courage. Ono consolation is that Gene ral Gordon, personally, is in no greater danger than ho was whon ho undortook this mission. When he wont to tho Soudan, everyone know that he took his life in his hand, and if ho continues in his perilous position, after being ordered to withdraw, it is his own affair.

It is now fully confirmed that tho British Government have called for n Conference of European Powers to considor tho state of affairs in Egypt. Tho various Govern ments havo theproposal now under consider ation, and there can bo littlo doubt of their acceding to it.. Though it is stated the question of Egyptian financo will alone occupy the attention of the Conferenco, yet this matter is so closely bound up with the government of the country that it will surpriso no one though tho out come ot the Conference should bo tho proclamation of a British protectorate over Egypt. Many people, including Nubar I'asha, tho present Egyptian Primo Minister, consider such protectorate inevitable, but Franco will doubtless oiler serious opposi tion to tho proposal should it bo made.

Mr Watt, manager of tho Bank of Now Zealand, Christchurch, and formerly of Auckland, was a passonger by tho Wai rarapa, which arrived here this afternoon.

At tho Supremo Court in Chambers to day, orders woro made for special juries to hear the Now Plymouth libol actions of Dr. Gibbs and wife v. Samuel, in which the damages are laid at £4,000, and Boswell v. Samuel, in which plaintiff seeks to recover £1,000.

There are six cases of typhoid fever in the Hospital at tho present time.

The steamer Wairarapa which arrived hero this afternon, has been recently fitted with a Haslam rofrigorator, intended es pecially for use on tho proposed South Sea Island trip, upon which she is advertised to start on tho 4th of June. The Wairarapa goes from hero to Sydney to-morrow even ing about 5 p,m.

Superintendent Thomson received in formation to-day of tlio suicide of a native at Kaikoho, Bay of Islands district, on Sunday last. Tho deceased, who was named Harei Hopepa Tupare, shot himsolf, but no further particulars of the occurrence aro given iv the telegram convoying tho hows. A coroner's inquest was hold on the body yesterdny, when a vordict was re turned to the effect that deceased com mitted suicide whilst labouring under temporary insanity.

Tho dangerous condition of Quoen-stteot Wharf was again tho subject of serious comment at the coroner's inquest hold at Gleeßon's Hotel yesterday afternoon, and the jury added to their verdict a rider to the effect tnat the authorities should at once have a chain run along the sides of the tee in order to prevent the possibility of persons accidentally falling over at night. So many cases of doath by drowning have occurred recently which might have been prevented had such a precaution been taken beforo that tho necessity for somo active steps boing taken directly will be very apparent.

A very sovero accident, that may bo at tended with bad consequences happened to a man named Charley, in Queen-street. Whilst using a chisel it slipped and ran into thS muscular part of tho forearm, and unfortunately cut some of tho main loaders to tho fingers right across. The man was taken to Dr. Wilkins's surgery, Queen-street, where the doctor made (ac cording to the man) a vory excellont job of the arm by cutting off some parts and stitching others together by means of horse hair.

Tho road at the corner of Customs and Drake-street has been so worn away by the rush of water that the Ponsonby coaches give a very unsafe lurch every time they are driven round.

His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies has directed that the divorce caso of Lamb v. Lamb shall bo heard at the next sessions of the Supremo Court before a common jury, while the case of Offer v. Offer will bo taken without a jury.

A man named John O'Connor was ad mitted to the Hospital to-day, suffering from a fractured thigh. It appears that he was walking along a street in Onehunga, when he slipped on a stone, and, falling heavily, sustained the injury referred to.

The extraordinary marriage ease has been heard in tho Magistrate's Court at Wel lington, and the prisoners Alico Lynch and Charles Henry Monckton,have been com mitted for trial. Monckton was a photo grapher, and well-known in Auckland, and who, when living in Grey-street, defended an action in which he was charged with copying and selling Pulman's original por trait of the Maori King. Monckton carried on business in Vulcan Lane thirteen or four teen years ago,and sineo then has been South several times. It will be remembered that his youthful spouse, who has instigated the present proceedings, ran away from Auck land to Sydney about two months ago. An information for alleged larceny was laid against her, and she was arrested by the Sydney detectivos on tho arrival of the Hingarooma there. Having been immured in the convent at that place for a week, she was brought back to Auckland, when the information was withdrawn. It was as serted at the time that the object of the girl in going to Sydney was to join her sister's husband. She went South with her sister, but when in Wellington laid an information against her sister charging her with making a false declaration respecting her age and parentage. The girl, who was married to Monckton on the 23rd November, 1881, when only twelve years and two months old, says that she did not then know what marriage was, and when taken from the convent she did not know that she was to be married to Monckton. The details of the offences form a startling and melancholy narrative of real life, more strange than the most sensational of modern works of fiction.

Mr Editor: Sir,— In your paper of last evening some man had taken the liberty to comment upon Mr Goldie and his salary ; but that man knows nothing about the multiplicity of business the Sanitary In spector has to attend to. I.believe that if we were to search the province we could not find a gentleman more competent than Mr Goldie. He is indeed the right man in the right place, and discbarges the duties in cumbent upon him with zeal, independence, and fidelity.—Yours, &c., Jamf.s Barclay.

To the Editor : Sir,—Allow me a space in your valuable paper to ask tho public and haters of barmaids to try again and put them off tho faeo of tho earth. Were they done away with, there would not be so many happy homes broken up, nor yet so many husbands and wives living apart as thero are in this cursed city. We see fresh cases of it every day, and Mrs B.s is the hardest I havo seen for many years. lam only one out of a dozen who have seen B. and the barmaid leave town three Sundays running on horseback, and his broken-hearted wife ignorant of it at home. I thought it time to open fire, and the boss of the hotel is as bad to allow such carryings on as I have seen there.—lain, fee, Hater ok Barmaids.

A change in the proprietorship of the Nevada Hotel is on the lapis. Mr Scott, in conjunction with Mr Saville, the comedian, has taken over Page's Hotel at Gisborne.

Woodyear's Electric Circus concluded a most successful season by another good per formance last evening, when several new features were introduced, a speciality being " Turpin's Ride to York." The Circus left for tho Thames to-day by the steamer Roto mahana, for the purpose of playing there for a short season.

An animated debate on the question whether or not tho early closing of public houses would be beneficial to tho cause of temperance, took place at the Presbyterian Debating Society last night. Tho majority of the members supported the affirmative view of the question.

To-morrow (Wednesday) evening, tho grand concert under the arrangement of M. Albin Villeval, will be held in tho Theatre Royal for tho benefit of Mudumo Du-juesne. The programme for the occasion promises a variety of songs, ducts, and solos.

Mr \V. E. Sadler delivers judgment in the caso Parnoll v. Tramway Company. His final decision, summed up in the last paragraph, is that "The invented excuses hero for opposing are judged really puerile. Chief one, that the trams would bring parcels as well as passengers, ami so stop tor delivery nearly ns often as do tho omni buses. But we did think that luggage trains and passenger trains were different, and not so the omnibuses. Another one says if they keep the main road only, and do not go clown all tho by-roads and slums, oven to Cemetery Point and Conquest l'laco, wo will not have it, at any rate. Stuff and nonsenso ! Sir, we must, of courso, havo tho tramway."

The fortnightly gathering of tho Sir Henry llavelock Band of Hope was largoly at tended last ovoning in tlio Alexandra-street School-room. Tho Rev. W. S. Potter occu tho chair; and delivered an excellent address. Mr R. Downey followed with a speech il lustrative of tho evils of the drinking habit. Song 3 wero ronderod by Messrs Jenkin and Pierco. Mr Robinson gavo a recitation, and Miss Battcnsby porfornied a pianoforte solo. Tho children sang several hymns from Hoylo's collection. Tho election of otlicors for the onsuing session resulted thus: President, Roy. W. S. Potter : Vico-presi dent, Mr IX Goldie ; Superintendent, Mr Thompson ; secretary, A. Weir; Treasurer, Miss S.Froudo; Stewards, Messrs Simpson, and Robinson ; Organist, Miss Battens by. The elected officers with tho following niom bors formed a committeo of management— Messrs Jenkin, Anderson, Reid, Mrs Andorson, Parkes, Thompson, Misses Simp son, Thwaites, anil Heath, Tho mooting was o)>ened and closed with prayer.

While ongnged in tho arrest of an ab streporous individual last night, Constable Ward sustained injuries which will have tho effoot of preventing him from attending to his official duties for several days at loast. It would appear that shortly before mid night his attention was called to n man namod Thomas Cain, who was proceed ing on an erratic courso down Quoon streot under the inlluonco of liquor. Eithor carolossly or wilfully.Cain managod to collido with various persons, and ovontually Constablo Ward con.idored it to bo his duty to prevent further annoy anco by taking him into custody, Cain violently resisted, and a sculllo ensued, during which the constablo had his right leg twisted, and was kicked on tho sido of tho head. A crowd of hoodlums gathered round, and his requests for assistance woro unheeded oxcept by jeers. Ono man did offer to assist, but was provontcd by throats of punishment from tho onlookers. Ward eventually mastered his prisoner, and Constablo Lamb coining to his assistance, Cain was marched to tho look-up. His pleasantries woro rewarded this morning by a tine of only 20s for tho assault, while the damage to the clothing of the constable was ordered to bo paid for.

Tho Konncdy Family's farewell perform ance in the Choral Hall last ovoning must havo boon highly gratifying to that talented family. The building was literally packed from ono end to the other, and somo enthusiasts, not to bo outdono, actually clambered on to the roof of the building for the purposo of hearing the "grand auld man" and the family, Tho programme was thoroughly enjoyed by those present—more especially tho two items "Tho Land o' tho Leal" and "ThoMarchof thoCameronMen." Before tho audience dispersed, Mr Konncdy said that for the future ho would bo a stranger to Auckland, but would never forgot tho look of tho city during tho past week—tho beautiful woather, the beautiful landscape, and tho boautiful houses. Ho would long cherish the memory of his last night, the last appearance in public for him personally. Perhaps the audionoo might see some of tho young folks in days to come, but thoy would never sec '• tho auld man." He must " gang awa' " and loavo room — plenty of room—for tho young. Ho thanked thoso present warmly, and assured them that it was with great pain ho bado that assemblage farowoll. Ho asked them to all rise and sing a verso of " Auld Lang Syne." Tho appoaranco of tho vast assemblage duting tho singing of " Auld Lang Syne " was such as to send a thrill through tho most apathetic.

Mr Clcndinning opened his elementary singing class last ovoning in tho Primitive Methodist Schoolroom, Upper Pitt-stcoet, on the Tonic Sol-Fa method of teaching by simple means. The class was numorously nttondod, and promising. Tho teacher, in his introductory address, clearly defined his system of imparting instruction in vocal music. The meeting was freo, and illus trations of tho advantages of singing woro given, which showed that Mr Clendinning possesses a sufficient knowledge of tho method to bo of servico to young people A lively sense of tho advantages of tho method which tho late John Curwon popu larised is tho growth of the last fow years. Not long ago, a legislator in tho Old Coun try was regarded as an amiable visionary for suggesting tho propriety of making singing a part of education in public schools. That idea in our Auckland public schools has become ah important fact, and is now generally adopted with the laudable view of elevating the national mind through tho gentle medium of its pleasures. Music cilasses are calculated to aid tho good cause, while they tend to innocent and harmonious recreation during tho evenings of the winter season. We may remark that Mr Clendinning's views in establishing singing classes for young people aro of an unselfish nature, and the practice of last evening gave promise of successful issues.

A rather exciting incident occurred at Woodyear's Circus last evening, during the representation of "Turpin's Ride to York." "Black Bess" appeared rather lively from her entry into tho ring, but'all went well until the final scene, when, the maro having laid down and "died," was about to be carried out on the orthodox "stretcher." She was hoisted shoulder high by the circus hands, assisted by numerous volunteers from the audience, the representative of tho famous highwayman had seated himself upon the prostrate body of the com panion of his daring career, the band struck up " Adeste Fideles" in a particularly mournful strain, the gas was turnod very low, and everything seemed exceedingly sad, solemn, and realistic, when a blue light was shown to increase the effect of tho funeral procession. Then it was that tho seeming dead suddenly ap peared endowed with all the vigour of life, for the mare quietly rose at_d jumpod from the litter, greatly to the terror of the largo audience present. Everybody rose, and further proceedings wero of increased in terest. The whole Bcene had to be gone over again. Black Bess had, however, become very much frightened, and refused to " kick the bucket" for a considerable time, but at length she was almost laid down by force. Then she apparently ac quiesced in the desire of her master that she should "give up the ghost and be buried like a Christian," for thenceforward all went well, and the mare and her rider were borne slowly from the gaze of the spectators amid thundering applause from all parts of the tent. Mr Woodyear apologised for the unfortunate occurrence, and explained that he had known the mare for a considerable time, and she hud never behaved so before. The " Ride to York " was thus rather an eventful one, and will no doubt be long remembered, especially by those who were supporting the " stretcher " when Black Bess suddenly relieved them of her weight and jumped over their heads on to the ground. Beyond a fright, however, nobody was the worse for the mishap.

The librarian of the Public Library has received the following letter from the doctor of the Japanese man-o'-war, accompanying the presentation of a book to tho Freo Pub lic Library :—''Kawau Island, April 20th, 1884. Dear Sir,—l am vory sorry that 1 could not find time enough to go through your catalogue during my stay at Auckland, [laving seen, however, that you do not keep any of our books, I present you this volume, not only for curios to you, but for the rcmembranco of my visit, as I nm probably tho first Japanese visited your library. This book is the history of Japan, from tho traceable beginning to the present House of Mikado, down to the beginning of Lycoon's Go vernment. It is written with Chinese sen tence, pure, and said to be very good even by the Chinese. The papers upon which it is printed are made from a seaweed, cling ing on rocks upon seashors. I shall feel very happy if you preserve this little vol umo in your library.—Yours truly, C. Aoki. V.J. Navy. P.S.—lf you wish to get any our books, I am very glad to send you at any time. About that you may write for me at the following address : D. C. Aoki, Navy Medicul Department, To:cio, Japan."

Tho only nominations for the three vacant positions on the Lake District Board were Messrs James Black, Henry Brett.and Edwin Harrow. These gentlemen have therefore been declared elected.

The fortnightly meeting of tho Parnell Borough Council, which was to havo been held last evening, lapsed for want of a quorum.

A woman named Bell wus committed to the Lunatic Asylum to-day on the medical testimony of Drs. Macmullen and Walker.

Mr Ex ley's free lecturo on "Tho Resur rection," in the Christians' Meeting Houso, Now North Road, takes plaeo to-night, and not, as erroneously stated, last night.

Four tenders were received to-day by the Oilicinl Assignee for tho purchase of tho stock in l'rinco's estate. Tho amounts offered are so small that it is unlikely that any of tlio tenders will bo accepted. Wo aio requested to stato that admission to the conversnziono of the Art Society on Thursday evening is restricted to members, who will oach have two tickets of admission. If uny member has not received his tickets ho can obtain them on application at the doors. A girl named Kate Rodorick, daughter of Mrs Roderick, tobacconist, of Victoria streot, Mas sont from tho Hospital to tho Lunatic Asylum yestorday afternoon. It is believed that her aberration of intellect is only temporary, and is tho rosult of the attack of typhoid foyer from which she has boon suflbring.

Another of the cigar divans under female management, which woro recently so numerous in Auckland, has boon sup pressed, The shop in Wollesloy-stioet which was carried on for somo timo by May Sutherland has been closed this weok, and tho proprietress has retired into private life.

On Thursday next tho Whangarei Re gatta will take pluco, and among the events will bo n race for whaloboats, for which Ponsonby intends to send a crew. Tho prize is £10 nnd a cup, so that tho ir.duco mont is not sufficient to socuro furthercom- IKititors from Auckland. A suggestion was made that the Waltouiata Club should also send a crow, and that thoir representatives should, along with Ponsonby, put down from i's to £15 to bo added to tho prizo monoy, but so far tho suggestion does not appear likely to bo adopted.

Wo learn that Detectivo Brennan, formerly of Auckland, has been reduced in tho force to tho rank of first-class constable, Detective Jeffrey, who served a long timoin Auckland, and was dismissed the forco nt Invorcargill, rejoined as a third-class con stable, and has now retired again. Ho Is nt present out of omploymont in Invorcargill.

Mr W. G. I. O'Callagan is gazetted Clerk of the R.M. Court at Onohunga and Otahuhu, and Clerk of tho Licensing Com mittees for tho districts of Manukau, One Tree Hill, East Tamaki, Otahuhu, Manu rewa, Mangaro, I'aparoa, Turanga, and Onohunga, we llr J. O. Hughes.

A termor resident of Knukaiiokapa, named Henry Johnston, was brought down from Holensvillo this morning by Constable Fore man, having boon committed to Mount Eden Gaol for throe months by Messrs Bon ner and Sinclar, Justices of tho Poace. He was convicted at llelensvillo of tho larceny of a quantity of general merchandise, value £."), tlio property of Isaac McLeod,

Tho proprietors of tho Whauwhau colliory at Whangarei havo now in course of con struction a now double inclinod plane, which will givo such facilities to tho mino as will secure an output of .100 tons por working day of eight hours. It is eight, foet wide by six feet in height, and six hundred foet in longth, being constructed at a cost of £200. This inclined plane Is intended to open up tho remaining urea of the field, and from this point drives will radiate in nil direc tions. The main drivo has been constructed with the object of increasing tho output of the mino, pending its being connected with the Government railway lino by a lino a littlo over a mile in length.

Wo havo been requested to direct tho at tention of all members of the Bands of Hope to the alteration in tho place of meet ing for the practico of pieces to bo sung nt tho annual gathering on Queen's Birthday. Tho place previously announced (the Now ton Congregational schoolroom) is engaged for another purposo, so the friends at Pitt street YVesloyai. Church have kindly lont the uso of tho upper school for this occa sion. Mr S. Frith is the conductor, and tho pioccs selocted aro of a pleasing and variod character. Mombers of the choir and friends of the movement aro solicited to assist tho Committeo, and as only a limited numbor of juveniles can bo allowed to take part, early application for rehearsal tickets must bo made. Those ti.kots can bo had at tho practico tonight at Pitt streot Wesloyan uppor school, Karanga hape Road.

To tlio Editor i Sir, —Re musical compo sition Auckland Society of Arts and local in last night's Star, will thero bo a modal for best composed song, and one for bost composod pianoforte piece ? If not, should there not bo ? Also, should not competitors know if successful at once, and havo their musio returned for porsonal preparation, seeing either they or a proxy will bo ox pected to perform it, in which latter caso 'twould hardly bo fair to ask an amateur to do so at sight? Thero are other reasons which might bo urged, but those will do for—A Modulator.— [One medal only has boon offered, tho com petitor being at liberty to decido for him self in what form ho shall compete. The award will bo made to the best composition, whatever it may bo ; a first-class certificate is to be awarded to the next in order of merit; and a second-class certificate for tho third. The successful competitors will not bo known before the evening, when tho announcement will be mado publicly. Any composer wishing to practise his music is quite at liberty to do so, and may obtain tlio MS. on application to Mr JosiahMartin, Ed. E.S.]

MINING NEWS.

[r.Y TELEGRAPH', — OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Thames, this day. Caledonian.—Tho eastward drive on Red Quoon reef has entered tight sandstone, but tlio quartz showed gold as rocently as Friday last. The winzo below No. 2 level has touched the reef, which is, however, dis ordered by the proximity of a small break. Crushing is not yielding quite so well as hitherto.

Rooky Point.—The parcol of picked stone obtained yesterday came from tho hanging wall branch of ths reef, near its junction with the cross leader recently found. About 41bs. additional stono was obtained in the afternoon.

Cambria.—The only work now progress ing is the sinking of a well holo below the 230-feet level. This will not bo finished until the end of the week at earliost, but when disposed of the contract will be lot for extension of tho cross-cut to intersect the reef at tho boundary of the Cambria and Darwin mines. Crushing is yielding but moderately at present, Moanataiari. — Christie, tributer, ob tained IGozs. lldwts. gold from five loads quartz, Hauraki (Karangahake).—A parcel of 3lozb. 6dwts. gold has been banked. Mariebel. —The manager reports that splendid gold has been obtained in both sections of the mine, and recommends the putting on of more men at once. On one leader 7ft has been driven, and gold got every breaking-down.

[BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Te Aroiia, this day.—The Hot Springs Hotel has changed hands. Mr G. S. O'Halloran is the new proprietor. The new battery tailing plant set to work last night on the tailings from tho Alphabet Company's trial crushing. The Canadian are' now crushing a trial parcel at the battery.

AN OPERATIC EPISODE.

Bank Clerk Punished for Making Insult ing Proposals.

[BY Tlil/l-.1. HANI—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, Monday. A young bank clerk was to-day horse whipped by Mr Musgrove, manager of tho Opera Troupe, for sending an insulting loiter to one of tho lady members of tho troupe.

FULL PARTICULARS.

[by telegraph,— own correspondent.]

Wellington, this day.

Some excitement was caused in town yesterday by a castigation administered by Mr George Musgrovo, of the firm of Williamson, Garner, and Musgrove. It appears that a week or two ago one of tho leading ladies of tho Comic Opera Com pany received a letter containing most insulting proposals. A prominent member of the Company at once waited on the person who brought it, but finding that tho messenger was evidently ig norant of the purport of the letter, the actor refrained from kicking him down - stairs. The manager (Mr Mus grovo) made inquiries into the matter, and linding that the sender was a young bank clerk employed in tho city, sought him out yesterday, and after getting an admission from him that he was the writer of the offensive letter, at once knocked him down. The bank clerk rose and was knocked down again; and this sort of fun continued for two or threo minutes until tho combatants wero parted. It is stated that the clerk has been expelled from a leading club of which he was an honorary mombor.

SCINTILLATIONS

Glorious Indian summer weather.

Major Atkinson in In Dunediu. Sir Geo. Groy is expected in town to morrow.

' Youth " season is drawing tea close,

Rabbit preserving industry is started in Victoria.

Evory member of the Utah Legislature is a Mormon.

The perjerv'ulnm Seotorutn at the Choral Hall last night was tremendous. Hon. W. Connolly addresses his con stituents at Picton to-night.

Tho Royal Comic Opera Troupe has closed a successful soason at Wellington. £40,000,000 worth of milk is produced annually in England.

Lady reporters in Cliioago aro a failuro, bocauso tlioy circulate tho nows heforo publication. A self-acting sowing machine has been patented in London, and is selling rapidly. Wollington Public Hall Co. declare a dividend of 8 per cent, for last yoar.

Waikato football clubs open tho season on Saturday next.

Seventeen medical mon of Dunedin huvo petitioned in favour of Dr. Parry, who was lately sent to prison for malpractice. Andrews and Beavers, engineers, Christ ohurch, apply for a patent for improvements in chuff-cutters.

Thero is said to bo almost a million dollars of unclaimed deposits in tho Massa chusetts Savings Banks.

Somo wretch has boon poisoning dogs at Hamilton ; £10 reward is offered for his conviction.

A French barber's signboard reads thus— "To-morrow the public will bo shaved gratuitously." Of courso it is always "to morrow."

Kate Boyle, who was lately found not guilty of child-murder on the ground of in sanity at Wellington, has been released from gaol on the Governor's ordor. Tho English parcels post has not alto gether answered tho expectations of its origiuaters. It is a groat public conveni ence, and the parcels carried are to be num bered by millions evory weok, but all the sumo it is a dead loss.

Bishop Hadfiold, of Wellington, leaves for England to-day. Tho trip is under taken for his health, and Mrs liadfiold ac companies him.

Tho bellicose Knights of St. Crispin at Duncdin hnvo settled thoir difficulty, the offender having apologised, withdrawn his libellous remarks, and paid tho piper. In ISS2 there Mere taken from tho Sacra mento river and tributaries 980,405 salmon, weighing 9,58.'),fi72 pounds. The four-year-old son of Mr Speakman, baker, Foatl-orstono, was drowned on Satur day by falling down a well. Sign of dull times—Mr Wm. E. Richard son, of Outram, Otngo, applies for a patent for a "patent match economisor." The best match economise! we know of is— Don't Smoke.

Six hundred Now York stockbrokers took off thoir hats nnd sang "God Save tho Queen" when Lord Coleridgo visited tho New York Produce Exchange The 20 seamen of the Tongariro, charged with insubordination, havo beon convicted and released, after being two days in prison. A dovout tradosman at Rangitikei re cently invited a circus band into his house, and treated them to refreshment-, under tlio impression they were tho band of tho Salvation Army.

Two interesting libel casos are to bo heard at tho onsuing sittings of the Supreme Court at Now Plymouth. In ono damage of i' 4,000 aro sought, and in tho other £1,000. Mr E. Hesketh, Auckland, defends both cases.

Mr Gladstone is the only man living to whom a statue has been raised in a foreign country by popular subscription during his own lifetime

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Before H. G. Setti Smith, Esq., R.M.] Furnishing.—Robert Temple was charged with stealing trousers, wearing apparel, candlestick, and olock, value 22a, the property Of George Gain ; also, coat, rug. looking-glass, &c, value 10s, tho property of William Angolo: also, a olunkct. value 10s, tho property of John Korr, till on the 20th inst Prisoner was arrested by Constablo McDonnell.—Sergeant White asked for a remand In order to give the police an opportunity of tracing a portion of tlio stolon property.—llemandcd until the 30th inst, ltouan on a Constable.—Thomas Cain \vuß charged with violently assaultinsr Con stablo Ward, and destroying his trousers and shako, valuo U'i Is 6d, on the 20th lnat— Prisoner Biiid ho was drunk at the time, and would plead guilty to all tho charges.—Con stablo Ward deposed that he saw the prisonor and a woman at tho cab stand, Quoou-street. He got into a cub, but having no money the cabman ejooted him. He went tq prisonor, who commenced kicking and striking; at tho same time ho destroyod his clothos. The trousers wore worth 30s, and the shflko lis fid. The man was very violent. Finos anddamage, £3 10s, or II days' imprisonment. Hokhb at Liberty.—George Knight pleaded guilty to permitting his horse to wander in Albert Park on tho 26th inßt—Sergeant White stated tlio case.—Defendant said It was quito accidental. Ho had paid £3, damage to tho trees, and his horse had suffered considerably .—i ined 5s nnd costs. No Light.—Robert Jcnklnson was oharged wlih failing to keep a light burning at a hoard ing in Shortland-strect—Mr S. Heskcth ap peared in defonco, and pleaded not guilty.— Sergeant White said this was rather a compli cated ca.o. Thero woro two contractors mtoreßted, nnd neither seems to consider it hiß duty to light tho hoarding.—Mr Heekcth urged that Mr Jonkinson was not responsible. He certainly orootcd tho hoarding, but his contract terminated with tho New Zca? land Insurance Co. In March; the by-law on(y applied to tho period when tho work was going on.—Constable M. Kcany deposed that, on tho night of the Bth Instant thoro was no light at tho hoarding, nor had thoro beon a light on several nights subsequently from Shortland-stroot to Fort-stroot —To Mr P. Hoaketh: There woro lights from tho Imperial Hotel and around tho building from different corners, which throw a strong light across the street Mr Ma 'Uiro was now carrying on tho work.—Robort Jonkinson, bui dor, doposed that his contract for putting In tho concreto portion of tho foundation of the new building ceased on tlio 2nd March, on completing bis part of tho work: but ho retained possession of tho ground until ho got his cortlflcato Had not boen charged with gas sinco the 3rd ulr, Mr Allan Maguiro contracted for tho s ipor- Btructuro, and took over tho hoarding. Un tho 12th March ho was paid tho balance duo by cheque from tho New Zealand Insurant o Com pany. Had no further control of tho hoarding which was erected, undor the direction My Anderson, City Surveyor. Had a permit frcm tho City Counoil limited to tho time of the work ' His Worship said the offence soemed to bo an answer to tho information, dofendant having finished his contract, and having no further control over tho hoarding could not bo expocted to keep it lighted.—Dismissed. This was all tho business.

The nomination of two trustees for tho Mount Eden Highway Board takes place at the Toll-house (close by the railway station at noon to-morrow (Wednesday), 23rd April.

Messrs Isaac's sale of ship fittings, baths, __c, on board the Rangitikei, takes placo to-morrow.

It is the intention of tho Band of Hope Union to celebrate the anniversary by a monster gathering on the evening of Queen's Birthday. The Executive meets next week to decide upon the plan of operations.

Another sailing race betw.en tho open boats Ely and Vie has been arranged, and will take place in the harbour most likely on Saturday next. These craft have had numerous trials before, with varied results, so that it is considered another match is necessary to decide the question of super iority.

POST-SESSIONAL ADDRESSES.

Major Harris, M.H.R, Before HU Constituents.

Major Kauris, mombor of tho House of Representatives for the Franklin North Electorate, met his constituents at the Otahuhu Public Hall last evening for tho purpose of addressing them on the work of the last session. There was a good attend ance, and Captain Hatto:-presided. Major Harris, on coming forward, was well re ceived. After some preliminary remarks, lie said that last bession they had 58 sittings of seven and a-half hours. The sittings gave 432 hours, and there wore 95 members. This only gave an average of four and a half hours for each member. A man who was not able to express what he wanted in a quarter of an hour did not deserve to bo reported, but they found that some members spoke for four or five hours, and that was why others spoke less. He then proceeded to speak of his Parliament ary action with respect to purely local mat ters. In regard to railway workshops, ho otheiß held that it would be better to have them in the country, and with the money spent for the purchase of the site and mak ing it the workshops could havo been con structed in Papakura. He asked the Government to hand the reserve nt Papakura over to a public body, or plant it. Referring to tho vote on the Howiok wharf, he said it was not thought of much importance by Govern ment, but ho (Major Harris) beat the Go vernment by one vote, and when the House reported and the Premier had called on all hi-^followers, he was only defeated by ono vote The measures he had taken with respect to the movement to secure the abolition of tolls and his action re Drury bridge and Great South Road were also al luded to. He expressed himself in favour of tho appointment of a Minister of Agricul ture. While a supporter of the education system, it must be done within cost. He accused the Education Boards of ex travagance. The Boards were irresponsible bodies, and in many instances the funds were voted for logrolling. A gentleman gets into tlio Board with the design of standing for tho Assembly for some dis trict. He gets money for them, and becomes popular. During the session a proposal had been mooted to do away with tho cumulative vote for the election of School Committees, but ho voted against it, having promised the constituency to oppose any alteration of the Act; but he told them that if defeated on this and it was carried against him, he would help thorn to make the Act the best possible. Having alluded to his action respecting tho Fisheries Bill, the Public Libraries vote, and the Election Amondmont Bill, ho proceeded to allude to tho property tax. A farthing had been added to this tax, and tho only roason tho Government had for doing so was the re duced tariff on grain, amounting to £1)0,000. Nothing was easier than to put a farthing on tho property tax to meet the deficiency, so that all New Zealand has to pay for the deficiency caused by tho grain tariff in Canterbury. Ho voted against this. Ho was only show ing them why he voted against the Government. Ho had voted with them when thoir measures were for the good of the people. In regard to tho property tax, ho thought to take the sting out, and moved that a proviso be added that, in estimating the value only the improved value should be taken. Now they were rated on their improvements, and if his proviso was got in, they would only be rated on the original value. Now the man who improved his property had to pay in creased rates, while the owners of adjoining lands, tho value of whose property was en hanced, had no extra rates to pay. That was wrong to bo taxed on improvements. Referring to the indebtedness of the colony, Major Harris said tho Government were merely drifting, and showed them no way out of their difficulties. Thero was necessity of a change in tlio mode of dis tributing money under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act. Alluding to the Dargaville-Atkinßou embroglio, he said he supported Mr Dargaville bocauso he was the wealker party and Major Atkinson wanted to appoint the judge and jury to try him. The charge broke clown. The principal charge was lending £200,000 to the Bank of New Zealand without authority. He accused the Government of shirking their responsi bilities by appointing Royal Commissions. In regard to the North Island Railway, he prophesied that they would not get it, but two millions of tho other loan had been sijent, and Auckland was not getting its snare. Ho knew what it meant. It meant log-rolling. Canterbury would come to them and ask thorn to vote for their rail way, and they would rote for the North Island Trunk Railway ; but, independent of their threats, he would vote for the railway fromTuranakitoAucklandcomewhatmight. The Russell Exchange of Land Bill, he said, was to give the Hon. T. Ruesoll 6,000 acres of land near the Te Arohn goidfield in exchnngo for land purchased by James Mackuy for £130 for him when he was Government lnnd purchase agent. The Government tried to carry out the arrange ment, but ho (Major Harris) asked why a bill was not brought in to give soldiers, volun teers, and others the land to which they were ontitlod, but none of these had the power to say to the Government, " You must do this." On the land question he had something more to say. Thero were, as they supposed, certain inalienable reserves, but 21,000 acres of theso wore sold during tho last two years to friends of the Ministry. Mr Buddie and others, on the application of Mcsßrs Whitaker and Russell, obtained 2,550 acres, and on a similar application of tho same firm 1,993 acres were obtained ; also another block, l,ss6acres. Two mem bers of the House, Mr F. A. Whitaker and Mr Whyto, got land in the same way, being allowed to purchaso without any Gazette notice that the restrictions woro withdrawn. The restrictions were taken ofT tho land for the friends of the Government, and others could not avail themselves ot it. Tho speaker concluded his address by re commending his hcarors to have nothing t* do with federation. A number of ques tions wero then asked and nnswored. In reply to ono, Major Harris said lie would feel bound to support tho Government in the action they had taken with respect to Canterbury railway tariffs. A voto of thanks and confidence was then accorded to Major Harris, and the customary compli ment having been paid to tho Chairman, the meeting dissolved.

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE.

The Hospital Committee mot yesterday after noon. Present: His Worship the Mayor (Mr W. _t. Waddol), presiding, Messrs S. Dando, E A. Mackccbnie, T. Peacock, J. M. Clark, and Colonel Haultain. Dr. Bond and Dr. Haines woro also present.—With reference to tho ap pointment of a medical stall', Dr. Haines sug gested the division of the Hospital into medical and surgical sides, and tho appointment of two more medical men, and it was agreed to consider tho matter. — Dr. Richard son and Dr. Knight wrote accepting appointnionts as members of the medical staff, and Dr. Bond wroto proposing that ho should take alternate weoks with tho medical stair, patients received duringhis week to bo entirely undor his care—Tlio Bouse Committeereported thoir acceptance of Messrs Howln Broß.' tender for groceries; Mr Gardener's tender for veget ables and fowls : also that Mr G. Cuthbortson had been appointed ongineor at a salary of £8 por month. Tlio report was adopted.—With reference to the applipation from Mr Graham for authority to recover fee. duo by Hospital pfitlonts, it was pointed out that tho secretary. Chairman, or manager, could sue In his own name, and it was agreed that tho Chairman and Mr Mackechnio draw up a form, to bo slimed by each patient upon admission.—Tho Under-Secretary wrote requesting "That a copy of the letlerfrom. and reply thoroto to tho Governor of tho Gaol, from tho Chairman of tho Hospital Committeo bo sont to the Government for tho purpose of making full inquiry Jnto the matter," It appeared from correspondence that iho . woman, when about to bo discharged from tho Gaol, had applied for admission to the Hospital, but that Clio application was refused on trie ground that there was nq room. Tho lottoy was referred to Mr Mackechnio, late Chairman of Committee. Mr J. Graham, Re lieving Officer, wrote resigning his position as collector of Hospital fees, owing to the Govern ment having stooped, out of commission due for paticntß' feos collected for the Lunatic Asylum, £ . Is—stating on vouchor Co" " less overcharged in rospect of 10 por cent, commission charged on amount collected by Captain Breton, £5 Is." It was ap'ood to aßk Mr Graham to withhold his resignation Until a reply had been rccoived from tho Government to a recommendation alroady sent by tho Committee. — Mr A, Warbrick, of Tauranga, wroto asking that his daughter, apparently suffering from diseaso of tho lungs, should bo admitted to the Hospital.—Agrocd to roply that thoro wore al ready too many pationts in tho femalo ward.— The matter of having tho windows cleaned by prison labour was loft to tho Mayor to arrange. —An application from tho Dispenser and House Stoward for further assistance was referred to the Houso Committeo to report—Mr P. A. Philips wrote ro the rules of tho Hospital, which prevented frionds or relations from attending upon tho dyingat thoir last moments, and quoted the caso of a Jewish young man named Btalborg, who died a few days ago. Messrs Bloom and Levy asked permission to see him, as ho could not live many hours, but the request was declined. The letter was re ferred tothollouse Surgeon.—A complaintfrom Walter Murphy, who had his leg fractured at Cambridge, that ho had been hui ried out of the Hospital before he was in a tit state to leave it, and that he had boen treated in an insulting manner by the' Surgeon, was r.forrod to tlio latter for his report—The managers of tho Old Peoplo's Refuge (Mr and Mrs Waltors) applied for an increase of salary, which at present was £105. The Committee nccidod to reply that no recommendation could be made in the matter at present.—This concluded tho business.

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CABLK.-COPYRI (I HT.J

(Redtek's Telegrams.)

Arrival of Steamers,

London, April 21.—Arrived : Steamship British Queen, from Wellington (March 0); nnd steamship Lusitania, from Melbourne (March 8). Tho meat cargoes of both vessels are believed to be in good condition

European Conferenoo on Egyptian Affairs.

The report current that it has been pro posed to hold a Conference of European lowers to consider Egyptian affiairs is now fully confirmed. The proposal is now under consideration by the various Govern ments. It is understood that the question of Egyptian finance will alone occupy the attention of the Conference. Recovery of tho Queen. Darmstadt, April 20.—Her Majesty the Queen is recovering from her recent indis position, and attended Church to-day. Proposed European Congress. London, April 21.—1t is rumoured in political circles that a general Congress of European Powers is about to be held for the purpose of deciding upon a line of action to be pursued with regard to Egyptian affairs. Sugar Shipped to Now Zealand. Melbourne, April 21.—According to Mauritius advices of tho 4th instant, the exports of sugar this season to New Zea land ports has exceeded 9,('00 tons. The stock of sugar in hand is estimated at 25,000 tons.

[special to PRESS association.]

London, April 21.—The shipment of frozen meat by the steamer Lusitania has arrived in splendid condition.

England and tho Colonies.

The Hon. Evelyn Ashley, Colonial Under- Secretary, lecturing at Sandowne, said it would ultimately be necessary for the colo nies to bo represented in the House of Com mons. Speaking on the annexation ques tion, lie said personally he favoured the an nexing of New Guinea by the colonies, pro viding they wero willing to share the ex pense.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received April 22, 1.30 p.m.)

Another Railway Collision at Melbourne,

Melbourne, this day.—Two passenger trains from VVilliamstown came into colli sion last night outside Spencer-street rail way station. Two carriages were seriously damaged, but no one was injured. Ministerial Changes. Adelaide, this day.—The following re arrangement of Ministerial portfolios is announced :—Mr l.umsay, Minister of Works, becomes Chief Secretary, and Mr Bray, who has held the latter, take, the portfolio of Co'onial Treasurer, vice Mr Ulyde Bowos, who is appointed Minitter of Works.

[" Age " Specials.]

Nubar Pacha on tho Egyptian Question.

London, April 9,

Ncbar Pasha, who has resigned his posi tion as Premier of the Egyptian Ministry, i declares that a Government composed of ( Egyptian and British officials is altogether unworkable. His opinion is that a British protectorate over Egypt is inevitable. The Privy Council have dealt with the appeal case of Williams v. the Queen. This was an appeal from n decision of the Native Land Court in New Zealand with respect to some land at Bay of Islands. The Privy Council affirmed tho decision of the New Zealand Court. The Egyptian Cabinet Dispute. Tho Khedive of Egypt is in favour of the action taken by Nubar Pasha in resigning his position as Premier^ and will support him in any further steps he may find it necessary to take. Mr Clifford Lloyd, Min ister of the interior in Egypt, whose dis agreement with Nubar Pashaledtothe latter resigning his position of Premier, has con sented to submit to more Egyptian control in exercising the functions of his office. Tho New Governor of Victoria. April 13.—A banquet will be given by Mr Murray Smith, on the Ist May, to Sir H. Loch, the newly-appointed Governer of Victoria. Anglo-Australian Cricket. Tho English press are unanimous in in sisting that continuous practice on the part of English cricketing teams will be essen tial to enable them to have a chance of defeating the Australian Eleven now on their way to England. Mr Gladstone's Health. April 14.—Mr Gladstone, who was re cently indisposed, and had to abstain from attending to bis official duties, has suffered a slight relapse. The Kentish Hop Crop. Kentish hops are reported to look pro mising, and the report that blight had ap peared in the hopfield is declared to be un founded. The Shah of Persia. The British Government have decided to subsidise the Shah of Persia for detaining Ayoub Khan, the late Ameer of Afghanistan, in Persia.

SPORTING NEWS.

To-morrow's Raoos at Papakura,

Shoitld the weather continue fine to morrow, no doubt a large number of town folk will take a run up the railway lino for the purposo of witnessing the Papakura races, which will bo held on Mr W. Walters's property. A special train leaves tho Btationot 11 a.m., and will return after the last race, arriving in town at seven o'clock. The following acceptances and entries for tho meeting were received last night:—

PapakuraCup.—Administrator, Bst 'Jibs; Fitz-Hercules, Sst 21bs ; Maori, 7st lOlbs ; Witiora, 7st lOlbj ; Fishwoman, 7st 81bs ; Paramena, 7st 4lbs ; Radames, 7st 31bs; Swordsman, 6st; Taipouri, fist. Hurdles. — Woodpecker, list Slbs ; Minuet, list Olbs; Chandler, lOst lOlbs; Billy-go-by-em, lOst 71bs; Fair Play, 9st 21bs ; Pearl, Sst lOlbs; Native, Sst lOlbs ; Bushman, Sst lOlbs.

Maiden Plate.—Mignonette, Dress maker, Larrikin, Manilla, Ravenswoad, Sham, Taipouri, Fair Play. Selling Race.—Black Star, Paramena, Merlin, Sham, Mignonette. Railway Handicap.—Larrikin, Fish woman, Radames, Mitrailleuse, Kalo, Nor manby, Witiora, Paramona, Merlin, Ad ministrator, Woodpecker, Swordsman. Novel Race.—Ravenswood, Apology, Beeswing, June, Pearl.

At the settling over the Auckland Autumn Meeting to-day, the following amounts were paid away :—Mr P. F, Tail ored, £405 13s; Mr E. Halstead, £261 5s ; Major George, £228 19s ; Mr J. Marshall, £215 10s Gd ; Mr J. Lennard, £174 10s ; Mr Robertson, £112 10s 3d; Mr Standish, £104 JOs ; Mr Hoskins, £60 16s ; Mr W. Potter, f57; Mr Brady, £9 7s 9d.

TRIAL OF PATENT TI-TREE CUTTERS.

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Cambridge, this day. Mr Geoff, Maclean gave a trial of ono of Mr McLaughlin's patent tj-tree cutters in the paddock at tho Auckland Agricultural Company, on Saturday last, when about 100 farmers and others were present, many of whom had como long distances, the result of the trial being of great im portatice to land-owners in tins district. The trial was made in light fern, light ti-treo scrub, and heavy ti tree from 1 foot to 7 feet high, and in places about three inohes thick, together with a littlo flax growth. Tho machine worked without a sincle hitch excepting when passing through flax, tho long leaves of which stopped the rotation of the knives, requir ing the machine to bo thrown out of gear. The trial gavo general satisfaction, and several gentlemen are so pleased that they have already .ordered the machine. It is thought that the new idea will effect a great saving and materially enable settlers to cultivate ti-tree and other land covered with fern, fiax, rushes, and other growth. At the close of the trial a vote of thanks was awarded to Mr Geoff, Maclean for the troublo he h?d taken in bringing the matter before his fellow settlers.

THE SCANDALOUS MARRIAGE CASE.

Extraordinary Rovolatlons.

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Wellington, Monday. At the Magistrate's Court to-day, Alice Lynch was charged with having at Auck land, on the 23rd November, 1881, made a false declaration touching the age and parentage of one Emma Mary Howell, Mr Shaw appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Cutten for tho defence. The bench was occupied by justices. Mr Cutten asked that the information should he dismissed as it was laid by a person who had no existence—viz., Emma Mary Howell. The woman alluded to was Emma Monckton and not Emma Howell. After discussion' Mr Shaw obtained permission te withdraw theinfoi mation and substitute one laid in the name of Emma Mary Monckton. Mr Shaw called

John Owen Lord, Registrar of Births Deaths, and Marriages, of Auckland' who produced a book containing the entries of marriages. No, 386, 2_nd November, 1881, was a notice of the in tended marriage of Charles Henry Monck ton, described as a widower, photographer by calling, 36 years of age, previously of Wellington, but then of Auckland, with one Emma Mary Howell, described as a spinster, 15 years of age, previously living at Wellington, but then at Auckland. The notice was signed "Chas. H. Monckton." The usual declaration followed. The next declaration set forth that Alice Howell,, being the mother of the said Emma Mary Howell, gave her consent to the marriage. The Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages at that time was J. M. Way land, whom witness had succeeded on tho 23rd of November. A certificate was granted to Monckton. The Registrar could not lawfully have issued a certificate without the consent of the mother, father, or guardian of the girl. The document was a certificate of the birth of Emma Mary Howell, born at Napier on the 2"th Septem ber, 1869.

Emma Howell, alias Monckton, deposed that in the month of November, 1881, sho was living in Auckland with her sister, the present defendant. When she left Wellington her father was in this city, living with another sister. Her father was now in a lunatic asylum. Her mother was dead. She was in Auckland for three or four months. On the 23rd of November, 1881, the witness, Monckton, and her sister went to the Registry Office in Auckland. Prisoner toldpierthatshewas to get|_narrfed. She was then twelve years and two months old. At that time she did not know what marriage was. She did not go to the office when Tier sister and Monckton made the declaration on the previous day. On the 22nd she was boarding at the convent, and was taken out and told she was to be mar ried next day. She slept at her sister's house that night, and on the following morning sho was married. Sho could not say who witnessed the marriage. She be lieved one witness was a messenger simply called in for the purpose. The other was her Bister, the prisoner, who wrote hername as if she were witness's mother. Prisoner also told the Registrar that she was her mother. She further certified that her father was dead.

By Mr Cutten : She had been living with the prisoner since she was a little girl, and had sometimes called her mother. She recollected when-she first went te live with Mrs Lynch. The accused had clothed and fed her for several years. Monckton told her that if she did not marry him she and her sister would be turned out on the streets. For two years or so after the mar riage she had lived with Monckton. She had never acknowledged herself to be Monckten's wife. The letter produced Bigned " Emma Monckton" was written by witness.

By the Bench : When she was taken from the convent she did not know that she was to be married to Monckton.

At this stage Mr Shaw submitted that he had made out a prima facie case, and asked that the accused might be committed for trial. He had more evidence to call, but did not consider that the depositions should be burdened any further.

Mr Cutten said ho thought it was a case in which no jury would convict. He would not, however, object to the case going for trial.

Tho accused was then committed, bail being allowed, herself in £200 and two sureties in £100 each.

Charles Henry Monckton was then charged with a similar offence. Mr Lord gave similar evidence to that in the previous case, Mrs Lynch stated that she had been living with Monckton for about eight years, the greater part of that time as his wife. Monckton did not appear at the. Registry Office tho day before the marriage. He signed all the declarations on the day of tho marriage. Witness was born in Auckland in 1854, and was now 30 years of age. Years ago she had a separation from her husband. Monckton was appointed her trustee under separation. He was then about 20 years of age. She came down to Wellington from Wanganui, and tried to support herself and the girl Emma. She found that she could hot do so, and she went to live with Monckton, but not as his wife for some time afterwards. Witness believed that her sister was now about 27 years of age, and that at the time the mar riage took place she was about 15. She held this opinion on account of something her mother Eaid. There was at one time all sorts of yarns about the parentage of the child. Witness palmed it off as hers because she did not want people to know who sho was. Mrs Beckwith, onoth-r sister, who was living at Courtney Place, came up from Christchurch in the family way, and was married to Beckwith when the latter was drunk. Witness kept hhn drunk for a fortnight, in order that he might not see her sister's condition. By Mr Cutten : Monckton was always of opinion, as far as she knew, that Emma was a child which witness had had before her marriage. Once or twice he told witness that he had heard tho girl was her sister; and witness told him not to believe in any yams of that sort. When she put the girl into the convent the authorities desired her to take Emma away.as Bhe taught the child ren things that unmarried women ought riot to know.

Margaret Beckwith, wife of Sydney Beck with, deposed that Monckton first lived with her sister Alice nt Wanganui, the girl Emma being with them. Witness was in the house some time, and saw Alioe beat Emma because she did not call her mother. Witness had heard Alice Lynch tell Monck ton that Emma was her sister, and that Bhe had her since she waß a child. Emma was now about fourteen years and six months old.

By Mr Cutten ; All this occurred about six or seven years ago. Witness went to Wanganui at that time to get married. She declined to say whether she had a child shortly afterwards. She was now separated from her husband, and was acting as Lovell's housekeeper. Before getting mar ried, and after coming from Christcnurch, she resided with her sister in Wanganui for about a month.

By Mr Shnw : Accused knew for years past that tho. witness, Alice Lynch, and Emma, were three sisters. Witness's mother died ten years ago. Mr Cutten contended that a prima facie pase had not been made out. Anyone could see that the girl was more than fifteen years of age, and no evidence had been brought to prove that at the time the declaration was made the prisoner was aware the girl was under fifteen, and that she was not Alice Lynch's sister.

The Bench thought the case one for the Supreme Court to decide, and the prisoner was committed for trial; bail at £100 for the accused, and two sureties of £sQpaph<

THE OPERA HOUSE.

•< Youth."

Messrs Merritt and Harris's grand spec tacular sensational drama has now been performed here for eight nights, and as yet there are no signs of a diminution in popu larity. It belongs to the class of drama that will bear seeing more than once—its excellences seem to grow upon the spec tator. At last night's performance there was a largo and enthusiastic attendance, and the leading performers were more than once called before the curtain to receive the plaudits of the excited audience. " Youth" will be kept on the boards during thfs week, and on Monday next the "Lights o' Lon don" will be produced. On TFriday it is announced t>iat tbe performance will be under the patronage of Major Shepherd and the officers of the local Volunteer corps, when officers attend in uniform.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1884



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