COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-night,

Abbott's Opera Honan -Two Brothers. 8. Newton Confrr<vtttion»l Church - Annual Soiree, 6.30. Newton Lodge of Mark Master Masons, (.30. St. David's Mutual Improvement Sociotr " Moore and his Melodies," S. V.M.C.A.-Mr Hill's Address to YoOßgMen, 7.30. Zealandla Royal Arch Chapter, Princes-street, 7 30. Mr Rees's lecture on Russia in Palestine to nleht at Oddfellows' Hall, Ponsonby.

Auction Sales To-morrow. Oabrlel f^wis—Saddlers' Trade Stock, 11 a.m. Edward Leyilon-Goodwill of Promises in Hougonstreet, 11 a m. B. Tonku and Co.-Chaira, Hedßteada, &c, 11 a.m.

R. Arthur—Piano, Personal Effects, &c, noon R. C. Greonwood—Plant and Battery, Gentle man's Residence, &c, noon A. O. Steven—Furniture, 11 a.m. C. H. Osmond—Furniture. &c , 11 a m. Richardson and Jackaon—Allotments, noon Jotm Leydon—Furniture. &c, 11 a.m. Carbines and Taylor- Produce, &c, 11 a.m.

Chief Post office, Auckland

Malls will close as under :—

Tnrß Day

For Rnaaull and Kawakawa, par Wairarapa,

ut I p.m. For Gfeborne and Southern I'ortj, per Suva at

i p.m. For Thames per Kotnkn, at 4.30 p,m. For Kuaaell. Kawakawa, Herds Point, Wan-

garoa and Mongonui, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, ana Opotiki, per Wellington,

ut 5 am. For |Whangarei Heads, Parn», Waipu, Whan ffigarel. Kanio, and Mangapai, per Ulenelg or

Waitaki at 5 p.m. For Whitiacga, Upper Mill, and Tairna, per

Argyle. at 6 p.m. For Mancawal and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, July 8. For Tons:, per Sandtly, at 7 a.m. Fur Katl Kiti. Aongateta. Tauranga, and Upotiki, per Kotirnahana. at 8.30 a.n». Kor rhamun. per Kotomnbana. mi)a.m. For New Plymouth and Southern ports, per Oretl, ut 1 p.m. For Tuaincs, per Knt6rprise. at fi.ffl p.m. Thumsday, !)th inst. For Walwera, Te Kapa, and VVarkworth, &<\, per Kotie Unsay, at 10 m.vi. For Oisliorne, Napier, Southern Ports, and Australian colonies, par Wairarapft, at 11 a.m. Tuksbay, 21at iost. Per Zealandia as follows:— lfor Navigator Islands, Sandwich Islands, United ytatos of America, Canada, Urltlsh Columbia, Central and South America, and Hritiah and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Knropo, at 1 p.m, ! Money order*, 10.30 a.m. Registered iotterß and qowspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra foe of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer op to the time of sailing. This mall will be due in London on Friday, August 28.1885. (Signed) HOBT. KAYE, Acting Chief Postmaster, Chief Post-office, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

A.jcki.ami>—This afternoon, 1.41; to-morrow ""iaxukau"' HEAOM-This afternoon, 4.21; to morrow morning, 5.G. ICaipara Hkaim—This evening, 5.21; to morrow morning, G.fl.

SONSET.—This evening—4.sl. Sunrise.—To-morrow morning—7.l7. Moon's Age.—New Moon, 12th, 1.55 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Glenelg, s.a., Johnson, from Whangarei.

TO DAY. Fleatwlng, schooner. McDonald (put back). Grasmere. barque, Raymond, from London. Hawk, revenue schooner, Jacobs, from a cruise

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, to-morrow, 5

p.m. Rotoraahana, from Thames, today, 7 p.m. Rimutaki, from Plymouth, Wednesday, early Taupo, from the aouth, Saturday [For projected departures see shipping ad' vortsenients and mall notices.]

IMPORTS.

Ex Aorangi. s.s., from London—l6s cases Hardens Star Hand Fire Grenades, 2 cases saws, 12 cases house-paintera' and coach-builders varnish, 15 casks patent lead shot,l package morticing and boring machines, JO cases oatent mathinz~ metal, 60 kegs sheathing nails, 3 tons Y.M. rod, J-ton Y.M. plate.-T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

Ex lonic, as, from London—lo bales carpets, rngJ, mats, etc., 4 oases electric light apparatus, limps, carbons, switches, insulatid wire, etc.— T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

Ex Zoalandia. S.S., from San Franciseo-77 cases genuine pacific rubber paint. 22 packages patont quartz-crushing and oie concentrating machinery, 1 case biscuit-making machinery.— T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

Ex Rimutaka, from London—2Bo bundles hoop iron (for cooper*), 1 ca3fi incandescent electric lamps. 60 cases patent Y.JL sheating metal, 3 casts Y.M. plate, 11 cases Y.M. tubs, 1 casa chip chacdellry (charts, signals, callß, ensigns, &c), 1 case cutlery. 1 case felt gnn wads, 1 bale mats, 20 casks sheet zinc, 173 bags, 8 bundles ingot steel.—T. and S. Morrin and Co. (LiraHed).

Ex Motley, from New York- 34 cases axe. ■pick hatchets, hammer handles, 500 gallons radiant kerosene. 28 cases half axes, bench axes, hatchets (ehingling and hunters). 16 packages genuine Philadelphia lawn moweis, 9 cases whastlal hindoostanca and sandstones, 5 cases plumbs and lovels, 1 case saw and plane handles, 1 case expanding tool bits, 1 package augers 1 «a»e patent braces, 5 cases bench screws, 16 cases patent shade rollers, 2 casks lamp reflectors, 1 case file and chisel handles, 1 oaBB bracee, 1 case Japanned shelf brackets, 1 ca-o DH. shovels, 11 packages, wheels and axles, pedestals, draw bars, and under gear for tram care.—f. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

Bx Grasmcre, from London—l caae twines, 1 case shoo brnahes.l cask Japanned padlocka.tUl locks, B. SI. ppoons. &c, 5 bales br»wn wrap nine paper, 2 caaes patent soft wash, trim minu and enamelled carriage leather, S cases patent wove wire mattrasses, 3 pkgs. soaDmakers' material, 1 case fenders and brushware, 1 ca3e copper brass wire, 8 case 3 lampware and lamp glasses lease saws, lease s-one dressera' chisels, 11 pkgs. galvanised net ting. 1 bundle barrow wheels, 1 drum soft soap, 1 casn Neat's foot oil, 20 kegs whito lea*. 1 casa bedsteads, 4 packages cast iron nattering, 1 cask tut weights. 1 cask glass drawer knob 3, 2 casks sod ironß, 1 case sash tools, measur ing tapes, mortice furniture, . 1 case brass butts, wire staples, and gimp pins 1 case furniture polish and plate powder, 2 pkgs Williams' sausage machines and aasn line, 1 case black lead, 2 casus copying presses and chair webbiog, 1 cask brass locks,lease tinned tacka 1 casa wire lacks, 1 case chisel handles a-ad melting ladles, 1 case bras 3 flat and be 1 weiehta 1 caßk hat and coat hooks, 85 kegs cut floor brads, 3 casks hook-and-eye gate hinges, 4 Dkes Avery's scales and weighing machines, 1 cabs Rodger'* ivory table cutlery, 6 pkgs enamelled saucepans, sinks, and saw boxes, 1 ease assorted cabinet brassfoundry, 6 hhds holloware, 5 crates galvanized buckets, 2 DkKS patent mail axles and cape, 6 pkgs enamelled jaw boxes and links, 1 cases P. Stubbs's flies. 2 caaes Nettlefolds carriage bolts, 2 casks real patent nmlocks, 1 case cabinet boss-feefling, lpkg galvanised tubs, leases tools, bits, compasses, stocks, dies; 1 cas» assorted brassfoundry. 2 caßes enamelled dishesVs caaei fcndarß (large assortment), 2kpgs China door furniture. 6 ca&ka tinned mUkpans, g lasea leather belting, 3 pkgs emery cloth and glasa paper, 13 casks and I cables tasted L.L. chaiu, 2 casks tin enamelled WBre.l cask stamped tinware, 72 kegs spouting spikes, tram dogs, deck spikes, clout nails, boiler rivets 4U packages Smith and WeUstoodV BtoveV ISO packages register'grates (assorted), M imrkaizes galvanised tuba, 2,743 bars, 435 bumlies bar iron (70 tone), 20 kegs anti-friction S™»M 12 cases scythe stones, 06 bnndlea 8.8. H. fron?!B18 eaah weights (assorted), 10 tons pig iron' 17 grindstones (large size). 478 bund.es best Staffordshire hoop iron, CJ coils galvanised 1 S wire. 700 rails (35 ton;-) galvanised harbooi wire, 30 bundles galvanised hoop iron SSlrases 165 toes) galvanised corrugated iron. 5 Stages lamps and lamp stasßware, 35 fencing staples. 1 case Bheets^a bars, 14j£> lta £or coP£S' Lae^ptain'gafvanisoafron, 18^18 sneat ic^dj ¥Sfk aalvauised wire olotnes lines, i cases and is bdtasoft sheet iron. 20 bales oakum, 40 kegd a IT crease, 41 cuses tinniog fluid, 6 canSßort SO boxes raddle, 203 kegs wire nails, 306 ?S sterling white lead and patent dryers. 2 *Si and 10 kegs putty, 1 cask assorted coach ■°SinnH?4B kegsycll6wpaint,4Bkegsblack paint. R keS''Sienna. 12 ke^s Venetian red, 41 kegs 5 fa mi tetß red load, 150 drums raw and SdoU^Sca^L raw and boiled oil, 20 drums, o ™«ka olive oil, 20 drums. 2 casks colza, 20 Lmns noatßfoot. 68 bdls., 12 sheets, 209 plates sfSdsWre sheet and plate iron 4 cases 210 kegs blasting powder, 4aO caaes £S° pcllota, LOCO cafks Portland cement Si, tStl 25 casks bolts and nuts, coach Icrlws &c.-T. & S. Morrin & Co./ Limited). ISlo ayenu for tho "atirling" brand,

*viwardsCoASTWiSK.-Buakn.ka from Whan <ruroa with 17 kauri logs; ZiliaU from Russell Sith GO tons coal; Pakn, from Whangaroa with « MOO feet timber; Lake Superiur, from Mgim luru, with 35,025 fcot timber. nnTWARDS COASTWISK.-Zillah. forThatres; jgSTtaiTairua i Paku, for Tairua. Tho schooner Welcome has cleared at the <<uslomß for Whangaroa. The Northern Company's steamers and others •announced to leave last evening were unable to S?t cargo in owing to the gale, and tneir times Sf deoarturo have consequently been postponed UlUo day, as per advertisements. The schooner Hands Isle cloared at the Cus toms toW for Sydney, via Mercury Bay. The vessels Annie Milbink. Mnhuranßl, and Kttie which sunk durinp the (sale yesterday, aroßtill under water, fhe hull pf the Annie Ifflhank appears to be very badly damaged. The ship Waimata, barque Alastor, and other ■outward-bound yea els were still at anchor tms afternoon, detained by unfavourable weather. The barque Nauphante. for Lyttelton, dropped ■flown aafar as the North Head this afternoon. ShlwUl sail with tho flrbt fair wind. Theßchooner B Kenilworth.LouißMontgpmery, and Fanny Thornton were batthed at Queen street Wharf to-day. Tho two former aro dis oharßlng, and the latter loading Jor Hokianga. Tho c 9 Wairarapa, which left Gtsborne at 11 ,a.m7 jeVaroa?f haa not bfen signalled up to a .lato hoar this tt f cernoon. She has probably been it , detained by bad weather and contrary winds. &. The 8.8. GlenelK arrived from Whangarei ■ last eTentaa. with the following passengers :- X Major Sheppard, Messrs Bran ß ton, Cook, B, Browning, Stopßon, Taylor, Munro, Father B^ and six steerage. m.

The schooner Fleetiring. which left to'Wto earoa on Sunday morning, put back this mprn fn^ismMted. Particulars appear In another column.

ARRIVAL OF THE GRASMERE.

The baroue Qraamere arrived from London, after anas-age of 103 days, at an early hour tins morning "and, having a quantity of explosives on board, she dropped anchor at the powder ground. The health-officer's flap was nolsted and Dr. Philson accordingly paid her a visit, but found that there was no infectious disease on board and gave the master a clean bill of health. The Grssmere, since her last visit here, has been converted i»to a barque. She. is still in charge of Captain C. T. Raymond. The chief otllcer la Mr Nicholson and th» second officer Mr Crawley. Tho only passengers are Mrs Crawley and daughter. During tlje voyage two deaths occurred. On March 28, James O Franci", 40 years of age, working his passage, died from the effects of alcohol, and was burled at sea. On Jnljr i Maria Raymond, two years old. daughter or Captain Raymond, died from Inflammation of the bowels. The body has been brought on here and we understand that Captain Raymond intends the interment shall take place at Home. Captain Raymond reports of the voyage:— Left London on March 25. and had a fair start, reach ing the Equator in 25 days. The further pro gress to the southward was very slow, the vessel being delayed by light winds and calms fora fortnight between 20deg. and 3ldeg. south latitude. 'J hence progress was fair to the Cape, which was passed on the 56th day. From the Cape to the coast of New Zealand a run of winds was encountered -which was altogether unprecedented in the long experience of the master. There never was a westerly wind of any strength all the way. Sometimes there misht be light winds from the westward for a few hours, but invariably the wind returned to between N. and N.E., or S. and S.E. The conse quence was a passage of uncommon length. From Tasmania to the Three Kings had the winds variable and light, frequently from the northward. Moko Hinau light was passed on the western Bide yesterday at 5.30 a.m.. with strong breeze from N.E., thick weather, and rain. After this a terribln gale was encountered, and the barque had a very narrow escape from being driven ashore. Particulars appear In another column. The Grasmere will probably be berthed at Queen-street Wharf to-morrow morning.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The B a. Hawoa left for Southern Ports this afternoon. Passengers: Messrs Milne, Tee, Williams, F. Saul, T. W. Brpwnla. T. Hart Hodge. A. Skinner, T. Wilson, Mullett, Mrsand Miaa Rlchdale.T. Sheerane, Mrs V, ashbonrne and two children, Mr Heaply, Mr Wash, H. Jnll.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Sytinev, yesterday.—Arrived: TeAnau, from Auckland, yesterday aftfirnoon. Sailed: Hau roto, for Wellington, on Saturday afternoon.

COMMERCIAL

MvKjfiNQ Star Office, tola day. Mr Dowden sold to-day a large quantity of flower. Bhrubs, and apple trees, from Mr Grif fith's Viotoria Nursery, Kyber Pass. Fine camellias sold at !a to 3a 9d; azalias, fid to 1b ; and apple trees. Is to 2s, according to quality. Messrs B. Tonks and Co.'s book Bale was post poned until to-morrow.

Deaths

EXLTIR —On July 5. accidentally drowned in the Avondale River, Moses Kxler; ased 22 y<Thei funeral will leavo his father's resldenco (or Church of England Cemetery, Avondalo, tomorrow (Wednesday), at 2 p.m. Friend* are respectfully invited to attend. i] FIiA.VAGAX.-On July 7. at Ills parents' re>~ denoa. Victoria-street Woat, George Frederick, twin son of Jamea and Mary Flanagan. FR ASI.—On July 4, at the residence of her son in-law (Mr J. Burke). Victoria-street Went, Mrs Harriet Frnsi, relict of the late G. B. Fra»i. Ksq.. C.E.; aged 77 years.-Knglish papers please copy. __^_

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

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1885.

Irar tn» mum But !**• M»lit*aoe, Vor till wronf that ae»i» railnUnct, tot tilt future in Ut *i«tince, And tilt food tbtt we o»a ia.

The voluminous report submitted to Parliament by the Minister of Educa-

tion contains a very large amount of extremely interesting information upon the working of the national system of education. The statistical returns prove how largely used the common schools have become by all classes of the people. At the close of ISB4 theie were 97,238 children on the rolls, as compared with 92,476 at the end of 1883, and the year's average attend ance shewed an improvement of V 2 per cent. It is noteworthy that the increase last year was greater than in any former year since 1880. The increase in average daily attendance in 1881 was only 1,501; last year it was 5,548. This affords the best testimony we can have of the increasing efficiency of the system, •is well as its continued popu larity. The regularity of the attendance is also noteworthy, amounting in Auck land city to 82-05 Per cent- °f lne ro'l numbers. The total ccst of tuition, in cluding Board management, inspection, school buildings, etc., was 16s 4^£d, or is iod per scholar. These figures show a reduction of 12s per annum pel scholar on the returns for 1883. This appears a high figure, but it is less than the average of the London School Board, and compares favour ably with the cost in neighbouring colonies. There was a decrease of 11 s 7j^d per scholar in the building grants. A large and continuous ex penditure en this accpunt will have to be maintained until the school build ings equal the requirements of the children of school age. The Educa tion Boards throughout the country are acquiring out of the grants for buildings and sites, many properties throughout the country which will annually increase in value.

The detached accounts of the several boards show that the local school com mittees in Auckland have managed more economically than any in the colony. Though controlling a larger number of schools than either North Canterbury or Otago, the Auckland committees received only ,£3,492; while the Canterbury committees re- j ceived .£6,431, and those of Otago ,£5,860. While this was so, the cost for Board management in Auckland was ,£2,076, and for inspection and examination, ,£2,283. In North Canterbury, the figures were respec tively .£1,255 and ,£1,429; and in Otago, ,£1,504 and The large number of small schools in Auck land scattered over a wide and almost inaccessible stretch of territory in creases the cost of management and expenses. The percentage of children under seven years is still very large- namely, 20,863. It is estimated that 46-52 per cent, of the children are so young as not to be prepared to pass for any standard; this number, the report says, corresponds pretty nearly to the num ber of children under the age of &},■£ years. Only 5? per cent, were actually presented for standard examinations. The large proportion of very young children has been suggested as indi cating the direction in which the cost of the system might be reduced. The ■ expense of teaching in the lowest I classes is, however, comparatively light, and looking to the early age at which children are sent out to work in the colonies, we doubt whether it would be advisable to make any sweeping change in thislrespect. The rasingof the minimum age from five to six years of age would seem, however, to be an ad visable step as a relief to the congested state of city schools.

The market ia very quiet. Thero is evidently plenty of money awaiting investments, but holders of all Bank and Insurance stocks do not care to sell, expecting higher rates. Ga3 slums aro wanted a^t £10 15.°, but there are no sellers. Taupiri coal shares have ex changed hands at 30s.' Tho mining market is not bo brisk s os usual, the return of amalgam from the Cambria for a fortnight is 2,5090z)., which will probably yield about OOOozs. of gold. A dividend is expected this week. Very little doing in the shares—buyei a, 12s Gdj sellers, 13s. TheJCarangahapodistiict still attracts the most attention, and in .tercets in tho Lamqote Syndicato aro sought for at a good premium.

The s.s City of Sydney left San Francisco on the sth inst., and may be therefore looked for on Sunday, the 26th July.

Mr Hamlin today received intelligence of the death of his brother Edward, at Napier, this morning.

A report having gained currency that Mrs Alluin, whose husband was killed while exercising a horse on the Takapuna racecourse in the beginning of April, re ceived £200 from a subscription raised on her behalf, we have been requested to state that the net proceeds of tho subscription paid to the widow, after settlement of funeral expenses, was £3413s 9d. We have been shown the vouchers certifying to this amount. Mrs Allum has thus boon left in very poor circumstances.

"Caledonia" writes pointing out that the statement that Burns never had posses sion of £150 at one time in his life is incorrect. When he settled .with his publisher in February, 1788, Burns received nearly £500. He gave hia brother Gilbert £200 towards the support of their mother. With the remainder, and other proceeds from his poems, he commenced farming himself.

Mr Andrew Dewar, whose death was an nounced yesterday, was well known and highly respected at the Thames. Some years !i«n he «ns an active member of the Auckland Choml Society. He had removed recently to Dargaville, where he was seized very suddenly with hie fatal illness. Sergeant Gamble is absent from police duty in consequence of rather serious ill ness.

The inquest on the body of Moses Exler, who was drowned at Avondale on Sunday, was commenced by Dr. Philson at the Avon dale Hotel, at 2 o'clock p.m. No new facts respecting the occurrence have been elicited.

The man Turnbull, who was so danger ously injured at the Victoria Arcade, is now sensible, and it is expedted he will recover. He has been devotedly and constantly nursed at the Hospital by his wife and daughter.

A boy named Willie Kimber, who has been in the Hospital for some time, suffering from an injured leg, had his leg amputated today.

The following tenders wore received to day by Messrs Kenls and Son for the erection of two cottages at Parnell: — Upton, f 255 onch : Strip and Steward. £285 : Brownhill, £237 : A. G. Reid, £19S; Edwards, £225; Doyle, £237: Vickers. £240 : Layer. £230 ; Olive. £282 : Reynell and Son, C2fiO; Clayton, £257 10a ; Shaw, £222 ; Thompson, £287 10s ; Brook, £227 ; Wooler, £259 ; Gedyo and Calver, £220 10s; Chittam, £225.

Ellen Gleeson. wife of Daniel Gleeson, of Abererombie-street, applied this morning at the Police Court for an order prohibiting publicans from supplying her husband with intoxicating liquors. She said her husband had injured his health by his habits. He drank evoryshillinghe earned, consequently his home was wretched, and his four help less childron in rags. The husband, who was present in Court, acquiesced, and His Worship granted the order.

A woman in a wretched condition was found lying under the trees in the Cricket Ground last night, and was brought up to day under the Police Offences Act. Ac cording to evidence she had boon lying out for threo weeks. Mrs Hutehinson. it ap peared, had endeavoured to care for the un fortunate woman, but she would not stay in the Homo The only course left open, therefore, was the gnol, where she will remain for a month for her physical benofit.

Tondors ware to liavo closed today for the erection of Messrs Lfnffman'p and Oo.'b now buildings in Elliott street, but to suit the convenience- of tondorors, tho time lias been extended till Friday next. Messrs E. Mahoney find Son are the architects.

Water consumers should note tlmt the Waterworks turncock will proceed to cut otVall supplies due on the 30th ult. that are etill unpaid. The fee for cutting ofl and turning on ie 10s.

The Secretary of the Arch Hill Highway Board wrote to day to Mr E. W. Morrison, at Wellington, stating that the Board was willing that tho bridge- should bo con structed from any or either of tho streets already proposed so long as tho connection with Kingeland i.s made. Thoy had triod to get tho plans ready for this mail, but owing to tho recent stormy weather, thia was impossible, and they rvoukl follow by a subsequent steamer. Any information re quired in tho meantime will be supplied by telegram. The letter further states that no compensation will be required by the property owners in any case.

We have been shown a railway time table of a very comprehensive nature, drawn up by Mr Gudgeon, wherotn he gives tho pub lic all tho information they require in one carefully drawn table

Owing to the recent heavy rains a por tion of the footpath on tho eastern side of Graf ton Road has given way, leaving a very dangerous hole, which unless nttouded to at once, may result in a serious accident to some unfortunate pedestrian.

Upwards of iiOO entries have now been received for tho Poultry Show, and of these no less than 112 have been inado by Mr A. E. Isacas alouo. Tho judges are Messrs Evans (of the South) A. E. Isaacs, and Cornwall.

The question of the railway north of Auckland was considered at the last meet ing of tho Rodney County Council. Keso lutions wore passed to the effect thet until the railway ia constructed the counties north of Auckland should have tho interest on tho estimated cost of £l,. r>oo,ooo handed over to them. That the Government be re quested to proceed with tho construction of the lino as soon as possible, tho question of route to be settled by a South Island commission. That if the settlers in tho dis trict had some roasonablo guarantee that the railway would be constructed within the next five years, public confidence would be increased, settlement rapidly extended, and tlio resourcea of the country developed. For these reasons a pledgo to construct the lino within tho next five years is sought.

The Hodney County Council has very wisely taken into consideration tho question of regulating the traffic on the main roads in the country during tho winter months, so ac to reduce the wear and tear as much as possible. It has bee"n decided that tiros of two inches in width and under be drawn by not more than two horses or four bullocks, except in tho ease of mail coaches or traps carding passengers. '2, On tires of not less than five inches, three horses or six bullocks. 3. On tires of not less than six inches, four horses or eight bullocks. 4. On tiros of not less than coven inches, live horsos or ten bullocks. And on any greater number of animals to have tires of not less than eight inches, under a penalty of £5 for each offence.

Tho half yearly mooting of tho Auckland Lodge United Ancient Order of Druids was held in tho lodge-room, Insuranco Build ings, lnst evening. A. D. Bro. D. Mac phereon provided. Sovonty members answered tho roll call. Alter the uau.il preliminary business had boon cono through, tho election of officers for tho ensuing six months took place, with tho following result:—Arch llruid, P.A. Bro. (). Lean ing ; V.A., Bro. .1. Strathonrn ; Secretory, Bro. E. W. Mace ; Treasurer, Bro. A. Kidd; Arch BarJs, Bt>s. Brister and Davis; V.A.B's., Bros. Solomon and Blenkinaop; 1.0., Bro. Michaels; 0.0., Ilro. Tapp ; Minute Secretary, P.A. Bro. S. Kennard ; Librarian, Bro. Morris; Surgeon, Dr. Cooms; Orgauist, Bro. Rood. District President Bro. A. Kidd ably performed the installation ceremony, assisted by P.A, Bro. Wildman. The balance-sheet presented showed tho lodge to bo steadily progressing in funds and momborehip. A voto of thanks to the outgoing officers, and tho presentation of a Past Arch diploma to Bro. \V. Jennings, brought tho lodge proceed ings to a closo.

Mr Alexander Fleming, a well-known citizen, and for several years a member of the City Council, died last night at his resi denco, Franklin Road. It appears that Mr Fleming had for two weeks prior to his fatal illness suffered from a severe cold and pains in the head. Ho was disinclined, however, to lay up, and on Tuesday last, although very ill, ho went out for the purpose of at tonding to his duty in connection with his trustooship of tho Fountain of Friendship Lodge of Oddfellows. He had fainted be fore leaving the house, and after coming homo he was seized with a paralytic stroke, were immediately summoned, by a clot of blood on tho brain, The stroke deprived him of powers of speech or of partaking of nourishment, and ho rapidly sank until last evening, when ho passed quietly away, Mr Fleming reached the Bay of Islands forty-five years ago, co that ho was one of our oldest settlers. lie came to reside in Auckland in 1842. He leaves a widow and two married daughters. In early years, Mr Fleming was connected with sevoral trading vessels, and subsc quonlly owned a euw-niill in Freeman's Bay. Ho was a Mason, and also an activo membor of tho Loyal Fountain of Friend ship Lodgo of Oddfellows, M.TJ., during thirty years. Tho funeral will talso place to-morrow afternoon, and no doubt will bo largely attended by citizens, Masons, and Oddfellows.

Two hundred sheep, which arrived from Napier by the Suva, have been quarantined on the hulk Gazelle, and have to be re turned whence they came simply because a guarantee of their good order and condition, etc., as required by the Act, had not boon obtained from the Inapectorat Napier. The Auckland Inspector accordingly has de clined to allow them to be landed, although they appear wolLdeserving of the Decessary " clean bill of health." The sheep will probably be re turned to Napier by the WairaraLa about tne end of the week, and after they have passed the Inspector there, they may be again forwarded to this port with all duo observance of tho law. Mr Paisley, the Auckland Inspector, bases his action on a strict interpretation of the Act, He re ceived information from Napier that the sheep had been shipped without a certifi cate wnile the Napinr inspectors were up country, and he cautioned the Union Company against landing them here, the Captain of the vessel being liable ■to a penalty of £100 if such were done. Mr Paisley claims that he had no option in the matter, and acted according to instructions.

Another practical evidence of the sym pathy of the public with the work of the Female Prison Gate Brigade has just, been afforded. Mr Frederick Taylor, on behalf of the servants of the Auckland Ulub, has handed ir> Mrs Hutchinson the Bum of £5 Is, which the employes have very kindly .-uliscribed amongst themselves towards the funds of the Home. There were nineteen subscribers in oil.

Mr T. B. Hannaford writes that it wns, of course, his neighbour Mr Bloom, and not Mr Hart, who asked him to summon the police through the telephone, to suppress a row.

The Newton Congregational soiree will be held this evening in the church, Edin burgh-street, when addresses) will bo delivered by the Revs. T. Adams, W. .1. L. Closs, R. Bavin, C. Worboya, and W. H. Millar, interspersed with music by the choir.

The meeting of the Blue Ribbon Army announced to have been held at the Baptist Tabernacle last night was postponed, owing to the unpromising state of the weather. A considerable number of persons were present, and a prayer - meeting was held under the superintendence of Mr Spurgeon.

The Secretary of St. David's Mutual Improvement Society (Mr Knight) requests the attendance of members in the school room to night, as the business re soiree and other matters will be brought forward. after which a lecture will be given on "Thomas Moore and his Melodieß," to which the public will bo admitted free of charge.

The attention of the ratepayers of Par nell is directed to the advertisement of the date requiring them to pay drainage and water rates within 14 days.

A spelling bee was held last evening in St. Matthew's Schoolroom, in connection with the Literary and Debating Society of that church. There was a large attendance, no charge being made for admission. The Rev. Mr Tebbs, incumbent of the church, acted in the capaoity of interlocutor, and Mr G. N. Phillips as refereo. Much amuse ment was caused at times by the attempts of some of the candidates to master trouble some words. So interesting did the competition bocome that the meeting did not disperse till 11 o'clock. A.vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Tebbs and Mr Phillips for the kind assistance they had rendered.

The best batting average of the Otahuhu Cricket Club last season was that of 3D", by (i. P. EwSng; R. Crowe being next wi^h 2li\'S. 'Ihe Club played thirteen matches, won six, lost three, and drew four. F. Porch and C. Bowden were tho most successful bowlers.

To tho Editor : Sir,—At tho last meeting of the Harbour Board, the Enginoer wrote complaining of the earth washing down at the Freezing Co.'s reclaimed ground, and silting up tho harbour. It is quite refresh ing, after reading that letter, to pass by Freeman's Bay and see a number of men throwing silt out of punts at low water, which silt is again washod into tho river at every northerly blow ; at all events, it does not remain in the Bay. Perhaps the En gineer will report what becomoa of it.—l am, etc., Albatross.

The following is the roport of the Female Prison Gate Brigade for week ending lo»t Saturday :— Recoivod into Home, 4 ; left tho Home, 6 ; remaining, in Home, 8 ; No, of beds given, 62 ; No. of meals supplied, 25C. Donations received :—Bread : Mrs Howie, Messrs. Tremaiae, Evans, Waddel', and Waters. Meat: MessrSi Hulrne, Garrott, Woodß, Mead, and Barnett. A Friend, £1 Is; Employes Auck land Club, £5: two beautifully il luminated texts, Master Frost, Onehunga; two sacks potatoes, Mr Hodge, Onehunga ; Henderson find Mclvor, new table and colonial sofa : milk, London, Belfast, and Devonshire Dairies. Urgent needs, tea and sugar and firewood. The superintendant will feel thankful for old clothing, as the inmates entering aro greatly in need of clothes. -Annik Hvtchissox, Superinten dent.

To the Editor : Sir,—l tee that a corres pondent in last night's Star complains that his last gas bill was 7"> per cent, more than the one previous, and that others lind the same with theirs. I have not the slightest idon who your correspondent is. As nearly as I can recollect for the moment, mine has been about double the last amount. If this has been tho general case with othsrs, I think some inquiry should be made into the matter. It is a pity that there ie not somo sure way of checking the Gas Company Ihe same as we expect in other businesses. It seems to me to be rather ridiculous that we should bo outiroly at thoir mercy. —Yours, &0., A.B.

The following trophies have been won by members of the Newton Cricket Club:— Firot batting average, 1012, W. Hobson; second batting avorage, 10 5, C. Wadding ham ; best bowling, 632, A. Pritchard; best all round man, T. Mills; fielding, W. Porteous; best, batting in second eleven, Geo. Sexton. The club won 9 out of 16 matches.

A special meeting of the creditors of C. and \V. A. Turk was to have been held yesterday for the purpoßO of taking steps to protect the debtors' property at Mt. Albert until a better market offers. It lapsed, how ever, lor want of a quorum, and as the As signee was not. in funds wherewith to meet interest on the now Zealand Land Mortgage's Company linn, Mr Rowe (tho only creditor present) declared his intention to place the Assignee in funds for that purpose. If it had not been for this gentleman's action a valuablo property would have been sacrificed.

At the last meeting of the Rodney County Council, the prayer of a section of the Komokoriki Road district, praying for con stitution into a now district to bo called tho Ahuroa district, was refused by 5 votos to 3. The cngin«or reported that he had nearly completed the plans and specifica tions of tho first two sections of the Maunga tauroto-To Pahi Road, a distance of five miles: Agreed that tenders be called at onco. A petition from 34 settlers of Mangawai and Te Aral for a road across tho Mangawai River near the present landing reserve was received, and it was agreed that the appli cants be informed that the engineer is authorised to lay ofi'a properly graded and bridged road botweon Mangawai Hotel and To Arai Post • office. It was also docided to take no action respecting the control of wharves in the country until they are handed over by tho Government. Tho pio-ision for payment of Councillors' es pouses was amended so that the minimum should bo 10s for enoh meeting attended, Timber floaters wore ordered to be notified that if they did not take out licenses under tho Act, the Council would move in the matter. A number of matters of minor im portance were also dwelt with.

" Not a Bank Clerk " wishes to have his say about barmaids. He writes : " Will you kindly allow me a small space in youv valuable and widely-circulated paper to draw attention to the unjust ridicule that is now afloat with reference to barmaids. 1 think, with many other.", it is quite time these chicken-hearted individuals who are feigning these petitions should give a second thought before doing so. They cannot be aware of the harm they are so recklessly advocating. What are these poor gills to do if turned out? Many of them, too, respectable and well and through no fault of theirs, but through the misfortune of their parents, havo to leave home, and being by no means fitted for the drudgery of a housemaid or general servant, are consequently obliged to take any light occupation that offers, If these lady and gentlemen petitioners will find other and (according to their own ideas) more respectable situations for these much abused young women, then by all means dp so ; but unless this can be done, let them alone to enjoy life as others and moro fortunate people are able to do. Womon behind a bar from morning till night, and only earning a pound to thirty shillings a week, are evidently respectable; and in the case of a young and handsome woman, a modest income is a certificate of virtue.; JJ

A very successful social gathering was hold last evening in the large school-room at the corner of Wellington and Hobeon Btreets, about 160 couples being present. Dancing was commenced about 8.30 o'clock, and kept up to an early hour this morn ing, the full set of twenty-four dances being gone through. MrJno Patterson acted as master of ceremonies in a very efficient man ner. Sheahan's Band was in attendance, and supplied the music. The room pre sented a gay appearance, as the committoo had procured a number of flags, which were hung in front of the windows as blinds. In the anteroom were tables amply Erovided with rofro&hments, which had een supplied by the ladies of Bt. Benedict's Church Committee, the proceeds of the social being devoted to the funds of that Church. During the evening the room was visited by the following members of the clergy :-—Very Eev. Father Walter McDonald, Fathers Downey, O'Gara, Tuck well, and Lenihan. Air Wemberg was also present, and contributed to the even ing's enjoyment by rendering musical selections. The social was a decided snc cess, and reflected great credit en the Com mittee of Management and the Secretary, Mr Breen.

A Reuters cablegram states thatpthe weights for the Caulfield Cup were declared yesterday. Commotion U top weight, with 9." 121b ; Welcome Jack has 9st 41b ; and Sardius, 9st 2lb.

By advertisement the members of the Zeauindia Chapter are notified of the meetings of ihVMark and Excellent Lodges this evening. Royal Arch diplomas arrived for the members by last English mail, and will be presentpd at the meeting this evening. The hour mentioned for the opening of the lodge is 7.30 p.m. A special address to young men will be delivered this evening in the Young Men a Chrißtien Association Rooms, at ..30, by the Rev. J. S. Hill, tho subject being ihe Valley Of Slime pits." Tho rev. gentleman will treat on some matters which are causing much inquiry at present. Tho "New Zealand Farmer, Bee and Poultry Journal for Jnly contains-Farming Operations for July and August, for both Isor them and Southern Districts; Clover and its Uses: Phosphates for Spring Grain Crops; Draining Land ; Devona as Dairy Cattle ; Hpw to Make Devonshire Cream ; Improving Dairy Cows ; Kerry Cattle ; Farmers and Improved Live Stock ; Potatoes for Seed ; a Useful Stable Contrivance, &o. ; Gardening Operations for July (North and South); Anemones, &o. Under the head of tno Fruit Grower aro articles on the Phylloxera (well illustrated), Peach Blight, the Vine. CoJourins Fru t. &.e. In tho Apiary Department aioSeasonable Hmta for July, Instructions to Beginners in Bee keep- Ing (No. 6). and a Number of Lfttora from Bee keepers,kc Amongst theeditorUls are Arliclos on Protection and tho Farming Interests. Forest Conservation, N Z Frozen Meat and Storage Company. &c. The Poultry Yard De partment has several Useful Articles, and a Beautiful Illustration of the Dark Brahma Fowl. There is also an Article on the Timber Mills of Auckland, a Supply of Tales and Mis cellaneous Heading for tho Home Circle.—H. Brett, Shortland and Fort-streets, Publisher.

Chambers's celebrated owing machines, 30, Qneen-Btreet.

LANDSLIPS IN HOBSON AND CUSTOMS STREETS.

The high embankment of earth extending from the foot of Hobson-street to the Albert-street corner, appears to have been reduced to a stato of proximate disintegra tion by the henvy rain of yesterday and last night, and oh a conse quence, a series of landslips took place this morning. In one of these tho front fence of Mr J. A. Pond's residence in Lower Hobsonstreot was carried away, while the frontage of the adjoining cottage at tho coyner^(nt present unoccupied) slipped bodily away, and tho framework of tho building now projects over tho eliti'. Unless protective Hteps are at once taken, it will probably come down Iby the lino, and take up a fresh site under the verandah of Mr Gleoson's Hotel. Further round the embankment in Customs street. Another wooden cottage, apparently occupied, has been left in a similar dangerous predicament by the disappearance of tho front garden into tho quagmire beneath, A solitary cvprees standing close to the front window remains as a melancholy mem orial of the once-existent garden plot. Tho whole of this embarkment is in a dangerous state both to residents and pedestrians, and tho authorities should see to it at once.

TABLE TALK

Tkutii is mighty —.scarce. Mr George Leitch as "Joo Stammers'' to-night.

Bad news—Pnoumoniaand neuralgia. " Two Brothers, or Si theirs to Grind," at the Opera House this evening. Ponsonby Second Fifteen defoatedManu kau by six points to h'vo.

Colonel Haultain and Mr G. Holdship visited the training ship Vernon at Sydney.

Nowton Congregational soiree takos place to-night.

Ladies in waiting to Queen Victoria re coive a stipend of £500 a year.

The 4th of July festivities in Sydney in cluded a banquet in the evening, and were a great euccess. Colliery strike at Westport has ended, tho Company having agreed to pay 3h 10d per ton. If ignoranco is bliss, it is folly to peep under the mince-pie cruet.

Soggy pio is mentioned as one of tho causes of dyspepsia. One of the causes of soggy pie is young married women. An unsuccessful attempt was made to fatally poieon Hill's dogs, Bordeaux and Waitangi, favourites for the Waterloo Cup at Christchurch.

Chicago factories are said to employ 8,000 children under 15 years of age, 2,000 of whom are girls. All are compelled to work from ten to fourteen hours per day. Mr L. M. Grace had enthusiastic meet ings at Taupo,Opotiki,and Whakatane, and his friends are confident of his success.

Smill taking has become fashionable among New York dudes, and the avorage dude is bo weak in the legs that whet* he takes a pinch it brings him to his sneeze. Donovan, of Auckland, and Pettengell, of Wellington, take part in a glove fight for £20 aside at tho Empiro City to-morrow night.

Mr Bonnett, draper, was gotting out of a tram-oaf on Saturday night, when he fell and cut his head severely.

A Leeds papur says that a young widow of that city who writes well is training her self for an editor, but the paper doesn't say who tho editor is.

John Gilps, an escaped lunatic, took re fuge last night at Mr Hill's house, Mount Edon, and was sent back this morning. A movement is on foot to establish a workihg-men'a homo in Dorchester, Eng land, on temperance prinpiples, as a'memo rial to the late General Stewart.

At Christchuirt. Supreme Court, Hen nelly, forgery, sentenced to five yeare; Moho and Douglas, robbery with violence, five and three years ; Matthew Kern, horse stealing, five years.

A brass band haß boon engaged to play regularly nt a Now York church. It is pretty hard to get Kew Yorkers into church, but this may do it. There are now 221 males nnd 108 feinaloß in the Auckland Lunatic Asylrm. Judgment was given for defendant in the case in whioh one Dunedin lawyer sued another for ,C 5 which lie had given to be invented on the totalisntor.

Now Coal Company commencing work a short distance abovo Brunner mine, on the west bank of tho Grey Rivor, on ground belonging to the Wcstport, Coal Company. Tenders for Grey mouth harbour works : — Hungorford andMackay (accepted),£3B,:Sls; John Mnser, £4G,216 ; "Oxloy and Cochrane, £48,98H; G. Poarotti, i' 52,146; Maurice O'Connor, .£41,402: Price and Clarke, £52,»55 ; J. Uoodfollow, £49,225,

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo 11. (i. Seth Smith, Kso., R.JI.)

DnuNK.-Kour persons were punished. Mary Robinson, 10s.

Asbault.—David Stewart was charged with striking Constable Mitchell, and Johu Loidon was charged with assaulting the samo con stable, on the 6th inst.—Mr Cotter appeared in defonce in b.ith cases. Mr 1 lira. Ccopor proto cuted.—Alfrod .Tainea Alitchell. stationed at Paeroa, deposed that ho passed defendant last night in victoria-street, when he called out, " Mitchell, old boy. co.ne and have a drink." He took no notice. Defendant then followod. quiokoning his pace, and caught him by the arm. repeating his request to take brandy and soda. Ho told him that ho did not take stimulants. Stewart then camo up and said " Old boy, if you won't tafce a drink, take that,' and immediate y struck him on the bi east He OiughtStewartby tho handsand said," You have made a lniataku-I am a oinstab.e,' and at or.cc arrested him, Leydon then came up and wished him to release hia friend; and. a blow in tho faoo. Deteetivo' Jones' canw to hla assistance, and took Leydon, who was cerla'n.y drunk. Wtg-4n plain clo hes at tho time. Considered himself justified in arresting Stewart.—Hy Mr Cotter: Had known Loydon four years. Hod never been assaulted by him before. It happened under the Theatre, in Victoria-street. Had eomo difficulty in re lcaßing himeelf from Ixydon'a grasp. Stewart w.is comparatively sober. Did not knock Mr Leydon against the wall. — Detective Kobert Jones corroborated in part. Did rot auo Mr Lei don striko Mitchell, but saw hiai etrike fonstablo Hansen Could not hear any words that might have passed. — Constable Han on also gave cvi cnce.-Georgo Cosbrook, a cai ter Baw Mr Leydoii btriko Hanson with, ho thought an umbrella. Did not notice m.ything else, as he was eating mutton pies at the coffee Btall at the time of the assault upon Constable Mitchell. —Detective Jones (recalled) said Stewart was so violent that it was necessary to handcuff him — By Mr Cotter; It was not an accidental knock -Mr Cotter addled tho Court in defenca, and arguod that it was a very trivial matt r and aroso out of Constable Mitchell's rough re fusal to take a friendly glaea.-John Leydon auctioneer, .deposed that he had been at the Supremo Court all day, and on i eturning took ag ass with Stewart, to keep the oold out. He had no intention' of interfering with the constables. He did not cunsider he was anP&; uhe ~ had \ 'ew 8lal»ea of whisky, and if he struck the constables it wbs done without Ms knowledge. He remembered being on hi; back, and had lost his umbrella ; had Been in trouble before; it, was a failing of his when a • little on. '-By Mr Cotter : Hud no animus agaitst his friend, Mitchell —uavid Stewart gave hi 3 version of the affray. Con stable Mitchell was roughly handled, and he told the constable that he would be compelled to thraßh him if he did not desist. The con- Btable then seized him by the arms and partly tore his ooat sleeve out, exposing his shirt (pro duced).-Hia Worship imposed a fine of 20s in each ease; costs al'ogether, £7 4s. Vjtby SAi'.—Alice Olsen was oharged with having no visible means of. a live'lhood.—Pris oner pleaded guilty and was sentenced to oue month s imprisonment. Out and About.— Mary Balrd was charged on summons with permitting hor strawberry oow to wander in Greenwcodsireet, on the 2Gth .ult.—Mr Wm. Grten gave evidence.—Fined 5s and costs.

Too Fast.—Robert Fraser was charced with trotting ronrd the corner of Grey-3treet, to the danger of pedeatriane, on the 27th ult.—Dcfond ant Bald It was a case of necessity, and no dam age WBB'donc—Fined 5a and costs. This was all the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY TLFrTKIc TIXRQKAI?H.—COFTRIGHT.]

[special to tress association.]

New Secretary for tho Colonies.

London, July 5.

The Agents-General will on Monday felicitate the Hon. Colonel Stanley on his assumption to the office of Secretary of State for the Colonies.

(bkutkr's telegram.)

THE FRENCH IN TONQUIN.

The Annamites Again Fighting. Paris, July 6.

Intelligence to hand from Cochin China announces that the Annamite garrison at flue" attacked General Courcy, the French military commander of that province, but were repulsed with loss.

TELEGRAMS.

Claim Against Steamer Hauraki,

Blenheim, this day.—The long-pending action brought by F. M. Willmott, theatrical lessee, against the owners of the s.s. Hauraki for £52, value of boxes of clothing and jewellery washed overboard between Waitara and Kcton, waa called on again to-day. There was no appearance by plaintiff whose counsel said he had no in structions to proceed. On the application of defendant's counsel the case was struck out, and plaintiff ordered to pay £17 13s, costs.

Wellington, this day.—George King, for larceny, was sentenced to twelve months. Waring Taylor will be brought before the Court to-morrow. A. G. S. Hickson, J.P., an old Wellington settler, is dead. At the Supreme Court Gordon, alias Harvey, for horse stealing, was sentenced to seven years. Trennan, for horse-stealing, was acquitted.

Canterbury Criminal Sessions.

Cup.iHTCHtmoH, thia day.—The criminal sittingH of tho Supreme Court opened this morning, before Mr Justice Johnstone. In hia charge, Hih Honor said he regretted that ho could not congratulate the district upon the calendar for both as to the number of offences and the number of prisoners, and as to the character of the offences, it was unusually heavy. Alfred Buckley, who had been convicted of resisting a sheriff's bailiff and the Court of Appeal had sustained tho conviction came up for sentence. Hia Honor said this was the first timo in the history of tho colony, that tho offence had been declared an indictable one, and con sidering the trouble to which the accused had been already put, the case would be met by a fine of £5. Ciikistchdboh, this day. —At the Supreme Court, Joa. Capstick was con victed of breaking into a jeweller's shop and stealing a quantity of silver mugs, etc., and was sentenced to three years' penal servitude. E. John Francis Multier pleaded guilty to two charges of brooking into and stealing from a warehouse at Ash burton. The value of the stolen property was about £20. Sentenced to three years' penal servitude concurrently on both in dictments.

Last night Mr Allison D. Smith, formerly Locomotive Superintendent of the South Island Railways, was presented with a gold watch, gold chain, operaglass, and illumined address by the railway employees, as a token of esteem, prior to his departure for Melbourne.

Dunedin, this day.—At the criminal sessions John Sloan, for attempted suicide, was released on his own recognisance Charles Graham, for illegal pawning, was sentenced to 14 days. Tno boys pleaded guilty,and were discharged,on their parents' entering into recognisances.

THE WARING TAYLOR FRAUDS.

Prisoner Sentenced to Five Years.

(BY TELESBAFH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. At the Supremo Court this morning, before His Honor the Chief Justice, Waring Taylor, who was found guilty at the January sit tings ot the Supremo Court tor misappro priating trust funds, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment.

His Honor in sentencing Taylor said his first opinion in regard to the case was that the highest penalty of law should be imposed, the offence being aggravated by the position occupied by the prisoner when he betrayed the trust reposed upon him, but on reviewing his opinion he modified, it on account of the age of Taylor, and he thought a sentence ef five years would meet the case.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Hobson Rifles.

The weekly flrlll o( this Company was held in the drill-shed last pvenlnpr. There were 30 men preaont, under Lieutenant Clifton.

Veteran Rifles. The Vetorans had a good muster of 35 In the ranks, under command of Captain Anderson, at the parade last 'evfenitg.' The men'"were in structed in company drill, which ■waa Batisfac toiily performed. It waa subsequently decided 10 hold a churoh parade naxt cunday, if con venient to Bishop Cowie.

Ponsonby Rifles. This Company met for drill last night in Pon- Bonby Hall. Tbere was a Rood attendance of AQ in tho ranks, who were put through a steady course of battallion drill by Captain McDonald, The Company will bo euppliod with uniforms on Monday next.

"Two Brothers; or, Sithors to Grind."

Every playgoor in the Old Country is familiar .iith the title of this beautiful play, which will be porformod for'the first time in Auckland at the Opera House to night, by Messrs McMahon and Leitch's Company. Mr Leitch is closely identified with the character of Joe Stammers—a part which he has made peculiarly his own. The performances of It in Auckland will be necessarily limited to two nighte, as the production of tho "Light* o' London " will bo on Thursday evening. Speaking of the performance of "Two Brothers; or, Sithors to Urind," by the present Com pany, tho Wellington "Post" says:— " This beautiful play was performed at the Theatre Royal last night to the largest audience that has been seen within its walla for years. The lower part of the house was packed almost to suffocation soon after the opening of the doors, and in the circle not only was every seat occupied, but the gang ways were blocked and the lobby was full of eager spectators, who were quite contented to stand all the evening. The play presents to the audience a domestic picture drawn by the hand of a true artist. There is nothing overdrawn, nothing stilted or harsh. Every thing is harmonious and natural. There is a blending of Che humorous and pathetic which makes the spectator gay and grave in turn, and when the curtain falls one must be cal lous indeed if he does not feel the better for having witnessed the joys and sorrows of the honest old ' sithors' grinder and his family. Last night tho audience laughed till the tears rolled down the cheeks ot many; and yet the humour is quiet and without a trace of vulgarity, and tears of sympathy were freely shed during the many touching pass ages in the play. Joe Stammers, in the hands of Mr George Leitch, is ono of the finest old men characters we have ever seen An English contemporary in no way over states the case when it says, ' When he is not causing the broadest grins to light up the faces of all who witness tho spon taneous humour of his nature, he is making even tho dryest masculine eyes to water and tho hardest hearts to soften, with the deep and tenuer pathos which he infuses into. his sweet, soft voice. The whole piece could not have been more judiciously cast, and Messrs MacMahcn and Leitch have scored another great success in producing' Sithora to Grind.' Great praieo is due to the stage-manager for tha very pretty and effective stage settings. The Bishop of Manchester said, ' Such plays are stage sermons, nightly preached in our midst It is just one of those

few pieces introduced on the stage that blend the ups and downs of life, the darker with the brighter sido of true human char acter, and teach to those who witness them a lesson that all is not gold that glitters, and that truest happiness more often dwells beneath the contentment of honest poverty than under tho ever existing anxiety, fear, and doubt that rests upon the proud; whilo the sequel tells that pride must have its fall, and in tho end the once poor take the place of the usurping rich pretender."

Paris has an ordinary revenue of £10,000,000 per year.

SUPREME COURT-Crime Sessions.

YESTERDAY CONTINUED, (Before His Honor Mr Justice Glmij|l True BiLLs.-George Clone, foigW |J uttering; John Giles, indecent Zip ■John Anderson, indecent assault; oT Forbes, alias George Giles, stealing^ person ; John Richard Conatantine, JJ ova injury ; John Dorpath,lsrceny!ji*V- Brady, larceny from the person.* George Edward Dalton, larceny as »w No Bill.—Jameß Dunn, stealin»T the purse. His Honor according, charged the prisoner. sSf' 1-' Stealing from tub Person, McCarroll, alias Rose Haultain, wisd, with stealing £9 from the person of S£ Coremans on the 26th of April. (Si ■ tinue our evidence in this case)'-.! 11 Nolan, groom, residing in Ancklaai* posed that he met the last witness osfoi* day evening, the 25th of April, attS of Victoria-street. They went to hi" drink and an oyster supper. Wih3§l§' plaintiff's requost, got a cab, and tCi! the prisoner's house in Newton. Cta*; was quite sober when witness left thek He did not see him again that cv(& Witness saw Coremans pull out a.2i§§§ notes in the prisoner's presence.- DetS .Tames Joseph Twoheydeposed tJutLfaEHS information received from Conagy'Lc visited the prisoner's house in NewWv! found no one at home. About 8 o'clock evening he found prisoner at a hongs tk fame in Rokeby-street. He chargadhtjil robbing Coremans. After some tins stated that she had received £2 fora i mans, and the price of a bottle of wtM He searched the room she had ocoai anil found under the pillow of the btft in notes. Upon telling the prisoner & he had found the money, she said tbaSi received it from the man.to take can j' for him.—Detective Hugheß conci^ the evidence of the previous witnesa.-3B Curtis, alias Wilson, deposed tbatpri^ came to her house in Rokeby-Bttsej, Sunday morning, 2fith of April, AboutuH o'clock. She saw her place the roll oiu under the bolster of her bed. She st( that a friend had given her £10 to i the week with her,—George Denua^ William Bowden were called, but theCj Prosecutor stated that they had Wtdni colony. This concluded the evidejii the prosecution.—J, Houghton, eletk^BS.'-. S. Jackson's, jnn., solicitor, deposed tk'' case had been placed in their hands fc,J defendant. Witness went to theQmXj Head Hotel to see the plaintiff, andc to refund him the money if he woi the ca-e drop. Coremans said hewonSJ Dennes. Jn the afternoon Dennei $> with a document purporting to be el^" by the plaintiff, to the effect that ht willing to withdraw the charge in' money was guaranteed to be ratajt Witness told Dennes that he would b the document in the interests of jrnjt His Honor: "Where you aware,r Houghton, that in acting in suoh a; you wero compounding a felony ?'~| b ness: " I woa not, your Honor,"-! Honor: "Then the sooner your k1 education teaches you so, the bettw/J This closed the evidence for the dote Mr Forwood then addressed the js great length, after which Hit He', summed up. During the course GfllSl remarks he referred to the docne produced by the solicitors for tie. soners. He said it was a most dli ful attempt to hush up the matter, j was sorry that any legal practitioner mSf be mixed up with such an affair. Th«yjs| retired until 5.30 o'clock, •wWhH Honor adjourned the Court. Aitflgl o'clock the Court resumed, wbeifflH jury returned a verdict of not rt1 His Honor accordingly discharged t prisoner.—Mr Forwood asked if ttoj>\: would direct that the money in Court: be handed over to the .accused.—Hi) Bull replied that the jury had nothing with the matter. It was evident uoniß woman's own admissions that the warn did not belong to her, but to the coa ant, to whom it must be handed over, B Larceny.—John Dorpath waa ckj with the larceny of one silver wai property of John Henry SubiMj. Prisoner pleaded guilty.—His Honor s tenced him to six months' unprbo - with hard labour. ~ SI The Court then rose. |: ™

THIS DAY.

The Court resumed at 10 a.m. TnVE Bills.—Robert Carradoc Mr forgery and uttering; William Bd Muller, breaking and entering. IMH No Bill.—The Grand Jury foundifli Bill iv the caae of "William Arthur '&, who had been committed on a chag ( arson. He was accordingly dischhrp^B A Literaby Largest. — George JMMB Dalton, ulias Henry J. Atkins, waadujiS| with the larceny of Dr. Buller'i wnIHH New Zealand birds, from the Afl*»Br> Museum, on the 12th of May, lisp —Prisoner pleaded guilty, and Ajgg| that he had taken toe book, not b, aware of its great value. He jjjjgK destitute at the time, and acted on &><«■ pulse of the moment.—His Honor «*-. that as this was not the prisoner1! f' offence, he must sentence him to six m imprisonment with hard labour. I Larceky.—John Falkner was oh*;. with the larceny of £29 in pash, the TO1 ' of John Dale, at Tauranga, on ttalfc May, 1885.—Prisoner pleaded not guUtf.- Mr Mosa, of Tauranga, appeared on bi- ! of the aocused, and Mr H, WilliaMl prosecuted. — John Dale, storekßj; Tauranga, deposed he hod knowi HI prisoner about four years. On Friday, lf May, the prisoner was lounging anr « his shop. Witness was compelled to I; oat for a moment. At £hat time .pte" . was standing outside. Witness tola! to keep an eye upon the shop while Is > ~ away. When witnesß went out ho left" , in note? anil some gold in tho to at the bottom of the safe under the cost- He left the door of tho safe closed, bjtf JH-.; locked. The prisoner wasawaiol."^ money was kept there.a she was often«» the oremisee. Witness here identified* ot the notes produced by some rei' matkß that were upon them. When ra ness returned.the priaoner was Boin?*lm Witness asked him to stop, but 1)8 tOSSL notice. Juet then a customor cameta^ when witness went to the safe he founa £29 in notes missing. Witness Mntb • constable, but in the meanwhile, seeing',," prisoner passing the shop, witness wft him, and accused him of taking theme, < ~ Prisoner denied having any money on » Witness then gave prisoner in chwp/ Constable Cavannah for having » r, the £29.—CrosB-examined by Mr B'< , Tho prisoner was not well off, asimp' always asking for credit. Franois * , Western, saddler, Tauranga, deposed - on Friday, May the 15th, the prisoner«. into his shop for a saddle; he also" bou|-r breast-plate, a pair of spurs, a sutws; and paid in all £6 Gs. There weretn:, paid by the prisoner. He could not. tify any note, but he noticed that osat marked with red ink, similar to the produced. He afterwards handed the t over to Constable Cavannah about 4 on the same day. Prisoner had often p clfased saddles from his establawa during the past six years. Duncan M*l storeman, Tauranga, deposed to seeing prisoner inßurdell's store, TaurangMp; 15th. purchased goods to tllß M«'\ of £2 Is. He paid in notes and •«ww' Witness had known the prisoner »e*s; fifteen years. He always appearMP^ flush of money. Shepherd Smitti, w maker, Tauranga, deposed that the F* came to hip shop between 2 and a <>';_ of the day in question, and Pn{_ ;"* watch and gold albert for which MP. £2 18a, tendering three one poanaa; John Cavannah, mounted wnstaws tionod at Tauranga, deposed to an» the prisoner on the above charge. _ A ■ station the prisoner admitted havtw?-■ ; i witness searched him and found *« • upon him ; £13 of this was in n««ji ,' W remainder in silver. Prisoner stow . he had sold some horses and cattle »; ■ c to M r Hamilton and Mr Darrech. nv> wards.found this statement to »"• •; |; This closed the case for the Prf ut"f. ("I S' Alfred Falconer deposed he w» ,j |> brother of the accused. On the iw* May his brother went to Tauranga. »f , | he started witness got £3 from o»-»™i [, i who got it from his box. His brother more money left; it was all in aw , He took out three notes and gave tm witness. His brother made thi»-»«*ft %\ selling horses. The prisoner was wee. ,ji son, and took care of the money. B'B , DS,]' I had received £4 lOs from Darrach ano»» i,' , from Hamilton, also £3 from a man »v » , Burt, and £6 from a Mr Pratt for »• 1 > His brother was also employed »{j L,v, Wylies cutting chaff with his team r*» , received about £9 for this. CtosStOfS','; by the crown prosecutor: He nw . the order for witnesses to leave the | but had not done so because W'Jlj; told him to go. When l»s bMfS||J him the £3 he put the bundle of »°*'.s his pocket. This closed the defence^ Wt,, which counsel on each side «f**f^ court. His Honor then summed up. r ing out that the case hinged upo question whether or not they bel»^ dence of Mr. Dale. If tkey felt »P fe

THE AUCKLAND EVEJNING STAK TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1885



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