General Manager of the jf r vMaxwell< I Onehunga tfeff la ? d ' .T&for Wellington. iinistration t effic]ency 01 . * nV way dun S the convenience of SWfci TtopS Mr Maxwell had Sot»veHlJ°Pj , s summ ary dis- ™' *. co { isidera tion Mr s** 1 ,, 1, 5S probably revisit Auck- JJ*" 6, ■*£ the opening of Par wment. tod P nor ,° $r .fury's dismissal, it ap- c ! ed t0 V**% riveTimthe option of retiring M dn ° Mature of Newton. It is, *» that as Mr Jury is a however, F°™ w he WO uld in the event good the position of a can & 3 fTfirenSy honors, find little iidate for. his old position, •"fffiSTStiKt knowledge that in and be *J* was breaking the rules. Of dOIDg ft is hiehly necessary for reasons course to quote that persons ""V* IS r r ce S the Government should itS candidates for Parliamentary the Police Court Ediin advises :-" Every indica /lErfeCn, and hard gales.between SaSthand south-east, and weather 'v£v -ymnasiura of the Young Men's through 6eve - iXmancel. The committee have tinned the gymnasium at considerable ex mm^A l fitted up also the necessary ac- lockers i bathroom, 'and club- KS r For kds under twenty, the fee is W -i inSnnum, which entitles them to SffitoS "K&iy and the classes at SStablishcd j above that age, LI per Encoversallthecharges. The feast of St. Benedict was observed Jtaday at.the temporary church of So. Edict high mass being celebratedl at 11 rSier Weisel was the celebrant, Se jffir OGara preached from the fiSlof tKeday. At the vesper service K*V Rev. • Dr. Gleeson preached the the life of St. Benedict. TheKingsland Wesleyans have ♦nrmrchasefor removal to "that district the SdSnown as the Pitt-street upper Soom, and convert it into a church. BheTStog accommodation for 300 wor jhippere. ' f .'r. , .'..

VOLUNTEER NEWS.

. cv: t Bifle Competition. jiEEjO.fbroneof the Martini-Henry rifles presentedby,MrJ.C.rirth took place on Saturday afternoon... bynineteen of the Gordon' Eifles. The shooting was in- by a baffling wind and frmnmTrain squalls, and the scoring Mr Pirie Musketry Instructor, was preseut on behalt ot the district, officer, and Captain White was in cfe of the firing. Lieutenant Fairs score with 73 points, but Mr firth stipulated that, ofheers would not: be allowed to win the rifles, yolunteerjjiylor, the nexc highest, with 62 points, is the winner. The condi tions were 10 shots at 300 500 yaifo. range, and the scoring was asfollows: Lieut, J. B. Fairs, 73; Vol. b. Tayfe 62 j >Vol. G. Wishart, Col. -Beretßnchanan,s7 ; Vol. J. L. Leigh, 54 ; CiMßif White, 51j Sergfc. J. F WWW, 51} Vol. T. Craig, 44; Vol. SMmh 44t"V01. G> Gribbin, 43'; MSLfaS, 43; Vol. H. T. Buckley, 42; Viol. J. G."Bnchanan, 33; Sergit. C. P. roi6]!;33j f Vol. A. L. White, 311 ,yol.'R; &WHi£Wi Vol. W. HeighVay, 23; 7oL Hutehinson,-17 ; Sergt. Cox, jretii-ed. ;'■ lieutenant Leigh's Cpp. -it - the. knie time this , company held tie' thW competition for Lfeutenant leigh's valuable - silver cup. —The con ditions were:-Five shots at thei-2,00, 300,' and ;9X) yaj'ds, ranges. The following are tfc.'Jighesti , scores; —Lieut. J. B, Fairs, SijcyoL S. Taylor. 50 ; Captain J White, 46; Col.'Sefgt. Buchanan,. 46-; I Vol. ii. "Wiaharfc, 45; Vol.-Tr Craig, 44" ;| Sergt. White, .41; Vol. J. L. Lek-h, 40; VoLI.;T. Buckley, 39; Vol. M. fairs, 38 ; Vol. Shepherd, 35; Vol. J. G. Buchanan, trVql/Hutchlsori, 31; Vol. Grib'pin, 30 ; Tot ArL;; White, 30. j * t ; "tewton Kides. , ! j". This icorps also competed Io!v| a rifle presented by Mr J. C. Firth under similar conditions to those imposed on the (piordons. "Volunteer Nutt was the winntji having scored 42 jwints. Koyal Dragoons. ; iOn Saturday .afternoon the il')ragopns .toembled; 'at- Elierslie. under 1 Captain :Sgef' Lieutenaut Watkis, accom piedbyliHoniSurgebn: Halstead. i 3 After inspection and drill they proceeded to AuoklaiMl.-and were dismissed at the fDriU: ehed.'" It,' is' probable' that the Koyal Dragoonsj-Kill shortly be amaleaiiiated .with wtirat regiment of New Zealand Cavalry.

POLITICAL RHYMES.

So.< 15!-Iand for the People.

i; ;;. :,By. Ei Wills.

f Are there.no lands in the future,! ■ >' •Where rich fields want hands fo reap ? ..Are %ir no Monies for the people., ""And Xt , room enough to creep! ? v, ,*?r they.hide from loving sunlight, treepindens with want and dare, •,Hi&,in court and; crowded alley, j «i,Grovelling; with the fiend Despair ! t9.&gfeen and pleasant woodjands,; Where 'Gdd'ssunbeamslove to play— Wit from fever 'fy eds of sorrow i To the fields of scented may! i I<il:e the'dove that found no resting, c And but wave,s so deep and fleet, the Mbws breasting, Withnolandjbeneath your feet ! ■ iorasyet yehaw-no land mark, • ;  _ JNobrotherhocjid, no unity, ■• - , ) broken seaweed ; Un the rolling waves of destiny ! /.. . w? fir ?? n ab i d Peasant .meadows; E»y toe God's .sunbeams love to play; . Out from fever .beds of hunger '-■AP the fields of scented may !™ . * hare seen deaf little children rarchedwithifever-stiicken breath, * Gasping for a cap of water, : finding death ! f**en-scarceamonth old, • « he 4 by feorrow ' s i-est >T ng f^ ver and stai-vation . **m a dying mother's breaut! , ■ pleasantSvoodlands, Where God's sunbeams love to play : of desolation ■•■?-. . y W ■AO tae ields of scented may { Ye may enter I *?4 , GnHiT ? and venture: ' : *S BO i slwllbea Patriot, , . • %e?y daughter be 1 ! queen.: ' ,hS: Jforthe flelds'ofiscebed may t

A GANG OF BOY BURGLARS.

(BY TELEGRAPH — TRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Christctiurch, this day, Three boye, named Sellars, Eoss and Searle, who were arrested at Lyttelton last week on the charge of stealing a boat, prove to have been , concerned in numerous burglaries in Christchurcli lately. Quan tities of property stolen from several shops has teen found at their homes. One shop that was robbed recently was set on fire apparently to conceal the.robbery. The prisoners will probably be charged with arson. .'

NEWTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Special services were held yesterday at the Newton Congregational Church, it being the anniversary. All , the gatherings were well attended. In the morning, Pastor Spurgeon preached an excellent sermon from the fourth chapter of Philippians, 21st and 22nd verses—the subject announced being " Christian Salutations." The preacher referred at length to the friendly intercourse that manifestly had existed between the ancient Christian churches at Rome, Ephesus, Philippi, &c. From these he deduced lessons to the city churches to join in a closer brotherhood and work more thoroughly in unison. He advocated a species of federation between them In the afternoon Mr Ball delivered an appropriate address to about 300 child ren in the Sunday-school. He took for his subject "Memory." , Tho pastor of the church, the Rev. H. J. Lewis, pre sided at the evening service, and wave a fine discourse upon the "Signs of the Times." The text was taken from the first three verses of the 16th chapter of Matthew. The principal portion of the text dealt with was, "Hypocrites, ye can'disceni the signs of the day; can ye not also discern the signs of the times ?" He spoke upon the many changes that had taken place in religious matters during the last 40 years. Amongst these were the' modified:'.view taken of the cleri cal office, which was until lately re garded with almost superstitious awe and veneration ; the changed ideas regarding the Sabbath, ■ which was now a clay of joy instead of a day of sombreness; the great decrease of doctrinal preaching by tho modern clergy"; the great prominence given to moral teaching, which was a very healthy and encouraging sign ; the special attention drawn to the' Almighty as a God of love as well as of power and might; the growth of democracy, which showedan incipient desire of all nations to be of one brotherhood by promulgating .the equality of all men, no matter what was their nation or station. This; he thought, was one step nearer the acknowledgment of God as the universal Father. Thespirit of unrest he considered the most discouraging sign of the times, but even that he thought might yet serve to teach mankind that there was no rest save in God. The preacher concluded an elo quent address .with an earnest appeal to all present to commemorace that anniversary by dedicating themselves still more stead fastly to the.good work in hand.

THE REPRESENTATION COM MISSION.

Their Report; to - the Governor

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Wellington,- this day. The following is a copy of the report of the Representation Commissioners, which was fofwarde'd by. the Commissioners to ihe Governor, with the description of the hew boundaries:—; i "May it'please]jour Excellency,—We, the undersigned,appointed by aCommission bearing date the'Bth day of June, 1887, under the handjof the Governor, and sealed with the seai ofthe colony, for 1 the purposes of the Representation Act, 1887, do respect fully submit for ;your Excellency's con sideration 'our; report follows : The first question we.had to determine was what, for the purposes of the Representation Act, 1887, was to be considered the actual population'/ of the colony, and acting under legal advice, we resolved that ■ the total- -number ■• taken at the census of the>2Bth March, 18S6, must be adopted, but that the persons returned as on board ship or residing in the Chatham Islands should not be placed in any electoral district. Having been furnished with a certified copy of the census returns by the Registrar-General, we found that the total population of the eolony'was 578,482. Of these 205,540 persons were residing in thirty boroughs, each over 2,000 inhabitants; 4,726 were on board ship, and' 199 at the' Chatham Islands, leav ing 368,012 residing in special districts. Adding 18 per cent, to these, we obtained a total nominal population for the purposes of the Act of 644,725, and dividing this by 91 (the number of Representatives) we ar rived at 7,085 as the quota for each elec toral district.- We found the total nominal population of the North Island to be 277,453, and 'pi the Middle Island 307,272, entitling the former to-39 and the latter to 52 members respectively. •; : :We then proceeded,'to arrange the dis tricts, taking into consideration, so far as the limits of the population permitted, com munity of interest,' facilities for communica tion! topographical features, and the ratio of adult males and females; and divided the colony into the following electorates: — North Island .electorate:. Bay of Islands, population actual,. s,37B—nominal, 6,346 ; Marsden actual, s,sßl—nominal, 6,585 ; Rodney actual," 5,668— nominal, 6,687; Waitemata actual, 6,966—nominal 7,766; Auckland Central actual, 7,626-nominal, 7,626; do. North' actual, ;7,622-nominal, 7,622, do. West..actual, 7,260-nominal, 7,200; do. Ponsonby actual,.7,B32—nominal, 7,B32;Newton actual,6,3lß- nominal,6,3lß; Parnell actual,. 7,572 — nominal, 7,715; Eden actua1,.6,565-rnominal, 7,746; Manu kau actual, 7,os9—nominal, 7,814; Frank lin North actual,- 6,ll6—nominal, 7,217; Franklin South actual, 6,4l2—nominal, 7,566; Cororaandel actual, ; s,s44—nominal 6,542 ; # Thames actual, 6,746-nominal, 7,159 ;' Waikat'o actual,"'s,39s—nominal, 6,366; Waipa actual, '5,516-nominal, 6,504; Tauranga actual, 5,392-nominal, 6,362; East Coast actual, 6,056-nominal, 6,751. ; '' The report gives the figures for Southern districts. "We attach to this report seven maps, showing the several electoral" districts, and' a schedule containing.a detailed descrip tion of their boundaries. , acknowledge and think it right to record'the important assistance we have received from the Sur veyor-General and his ; Department, and without his personal knowledge of almost every part of the colony, his'indefatigable industry, his ability and energy, anS his previous preparation of showing the population in every- census- sub-enum erator's district, we feel' that we could not satisfactorily have completed', the task re mitted by the Representation. Act. Given under our hands and seals this'fourth day of July, 1887." (Here follow .the signatures of the Commissioners. . ~v J ,

, Dr. Murray Moore has consented to re deliver his lecture oh "Ldrigfellow" in Holy Trinity Sunday-school,,D evonporfc on evening next. Th ere be piusical illustrations.

FOOTBALL.

Rugby Union.

SENIOR CUP MATCHES.

The return matches in the Cup series were initiated on Saturday afternoon, North Shore meeting Albert at the marine suburb, and Grafton and Auckland mustering for the fray at Epsom. jSToktu SnoKE v. Albert.—The return match between these clubs was the most in teresting event on Saturday's programme, and some 400 or SOO people assomblecl to witness it. It proved to be a very even contest, North Shore not exhibiting such good form as usual, and being also weakened by tho absence of Snow, while the Albert men played with great dash and determination throughout. Albert kicked off against the wind, and for some time the play settled down on their side of the field, a hard kick by Swinner ton at last forcing down the red and blacks. After the kick-out, \V. Murphy all but managed to get over the goal line and touch down for the Shore. A scrum was then formed near the line,and things looked very gloomy for tho visitors until Courtney, by a good run and a punt into touch, shifted the play nearer to neutral ground. From the throw-in Logan secured the ball, and ran over the line, but falling just at the critical moment, allowed Fisher to get the oval. There was a disposition to claim the try, but the umpires settled the point in favour of Albert. For the remainder of tho first spell the play was mostly in Albert's 25, and the red and blacks .were twice forced down. They rallied at the opening of the second spell, and a mulled return by the North Shore full back brought tho play dangerously near the all-blues' goal-lino. Hard scrum work ensued, and then Fisher potted at goal, but without effect. Mays brought the ball back to neutral ground by a good run, and once more the tide of battle set in against tho Alberts. Murphy got the ball, and made a dash for the goal line, but just ero he reached was collared and held by Masefield ■ and • Cotter. G. Wynyarcl next made a good run and got in, but the try was disallQwed and the ball called back. During the last quarter of an hour Johnston got a mark in Albert's2s, and Swinnerton made a fine attempt with it, but no score resulted, the shot proving a poster. Marshall and Patterson followed up very quickly, and a maul behind the Albert posts ensued between them and Potter, Fisher, and : Masefield, from which the latter ob tained the ball. Time was called soon afterwards, Albert very,hotly pressed during the last ten minutes, and only pre venting a score by sheer tenacity of pur pose and very stubborn defence. The match consequently resulted, in a draw. BixOn (captain) did the greatest service for the Alberts', playing throughout with great pluck arid vigour. Courtney and Masefield also appeared to advantage. For the North Shore, G. and W. Wynyard, Marshall, Maude,'and M. and W. Murphy played a good fcame; Maude, towards tho close, mak ing some very determined dashes for tho Albert goal-line. Auckland y. Grafton.— This contest took place at Epsom, and resulted in an easy win for the Grafton Club, by 31 points to nil. The game was of little interest, being little better than a walk over for the maroons. Elliott (half-back) scored 4 tries, Leckie 2, Muir 1, and fcjheddon ]. Leckioi took one shot at gaol and failed, and T. ! Brown scored five goals from seven tries. Wairoa South v Gordon.— This match was played at Wairoa South on Saturday last. L. Schmitt led Wairoa whilst J. J. Poland, skippered Gordon. Wairoa won the toss, and decided to kick down hill. A strong wind was blowing across the ground from the west, but it was of no advantage to either, team. .The field was rather soft, sp it was difKeutt to obtain a good foothold," and , the slippery state of the ball made good kicking out of the question.. The blacks..were far heavier than their opponents. At 20 minutes past 3, Crowe' started the ball rolling, and it was returned by a rush .of the \\ airoa for wards towards the. Gordon goal, but H. Lusk was in waiting, and eluding the fond embraces' of the Wairoa men one by one, ho placed two points to the black's credit. R. Lusk I failed to kick a goal from the try, Meyei ; s kicked' off for the blues, but it soon became visible [that ithe]country team was not able to cope with the more scientific! play of the Gordons. The blacks penned the local men in their twenty -Jive, and only once did .Wairoa appear dangerous. Lindsay, Crowe, J; Poland, Meldrum and the Lusks completely nonplussed the bluea by their fending and running powers. Crown, the brothers Kerr, Schmitt, Meyer and Musters made strenuous efforts to avert defeat, but want of practice and knowledge of the rules prevented Wairoa checking the l-ushes of Gordon. The blues all collared too high, and as a consequence, went over like ninepins from the gruelling of Lindsay, Crowe, and Company, W. Kerr, made one or two good runs for the local team, whilst Crown and Schmitt did the best collaring. Tries were obtained for the blacks by Mel drum and Lindesay, 5 each ;J. Poland and R. Lusk, 4 each ; H. Poland, 2; H. Lusk, P. B. Lusk, Clayton, Burton, Crowe, and Moresby 1 each. R. Liisk converted four of the tries into goals, thereby increasing the score to 64 points, Wairoa had never played together previously, and of course were at a great disadvantage when pitted against a crack fifteen like the blacks. The blues are a sturdy set of men, and doubtless with practice will give a better account of them selves. After the match the teams dined together at Meyer's hotel.

JUNIOR MATCHES.

Auckland 11. defeated Graf ton 11. by two points, a try secured by McDermofct, to nil. Unitedv. Waitemata.—Theabove matcli was won by Waitemata by one try (scored by Finlayson) to nil, after a very keenly contested game. Clarence v. Clifton.—The former won by five to love. This was decidedly an un even match, as the winning team were far heavier than their opponents. Richmond v. True Bltjes. — The former won by 2 points to nil. Home Bayv. Clifton.—The former won by 5 points to nil. Britomart II; v. Truants.—The former won by five points to [two.

Wanderers v. Ponsonby.

(by telegraph—own correspon dent. )

Thames, this day.

This match was played at Parawai on Saturday, and resulted in a draw, neither side scoring, although Thames were forced down once. Ponsonby played oneman short, owiiig to Stephenson injuring his leg. The weather was fine, but the ground was very greasy.- \ '

Association Matches.

Links v. Devonpokt.— The Links visited Devonport on Saturday afternoon to play off their match against fche Devonport team. The ground was not all that could be de sired, as owing to the recent heavy rainfall the enclosure was thoroughly saturated. The Deyonport captain beat Masaey (Links' captain), for choice of goals and selected the one afc the payillion end. Soon after 3 o'clock the ball was set in motion by Massey, and it soon became apparent that the Devonport had secured a material advantage in having Avon the toss, as a strong wind was blowing across the f round, rendering ib ■ very difficult to ring the "leather" into their quarters. About 10 minutes from the start the Links' forwards brought the ball down by «. neat piece of passing, and Massey lodged a nice goal out of the scrim mage by a neat low shot. Half-time

was called, and on resuming the Links pressed their opponents for some time until Dacre, assisted by the right wing for wards, brought.tho ball up the field and it was forced through, but wag unquestion ably "off side." There being only one umpire, his view was obstructed by the Devonport forwards, he allowed the goal. Matters were now equal; and the reconitre was once more iierce. The back play of Logan and Hodgey being very good indeed, and it was with difficulty that the Linke' forwards could secure the ball. Mc- Ilwraith, however, on the right, took the ball down the right wing, and centring well to Harvey he shot the ball through by a neafc scrow kick. Whitaker kept the goal well, and made great exertions to save his position, bub the attack was of such a lively description that' he had some difficulty to preserve it intact. The Devon- Eort centre forwards now brought the ball y a splendid piece of play, and easily placed it between the uprights. This was, indeed,- the best piece of play of the afternoon. It was restarted and brought down at a great speed by Mc- Ilwraith, and he passed to Harvey, who was well in tho centre, and by another low swift shot another goal was gained for the visitors. Tho game was a very pleasant one, and resulted in a win for the Links by 3 goals to 2. Messrs Daore, Goudie, Logan, and Hodgey played a good game for the losers, and Whitaker in goal was excellont. For Links, Douglas, Massey, Harvey, Pheiiy and Mcllwi-aith— especially tho latter - were the best, and Newcomb, Heather ,_ and Mercer wore untiring in the back division. Wanderers v. Hornkts ll.—This match resulted in an easy victory for the Wandorcrs by 10 goals' to nil, the Hornets being overmatched from, start. to finish. For the winners, Courtenay, who played on the wing, was excellent, playing a very fast game, and securing no lews than 4 goals. Mills, who worked well, came next with 3, Sheldon, Frieker and Clark one each. For the losers Howden played a very good game.

ELECTION NOTES.

Parncll. Some of the electors of Pamell are eager to get Mr Reader Wood to contest this con stituency againt Messrs Moi3B and George. A meeting will shoitly be held to consider the matter prior to making a formal re quest to Mr Wood, to allow himself to be nominated. Eden. The Hon. J. A. Tole intends to ad dress the electors of Eden in St. Sepul chre's schoolroom on Thursday even ing after which he will decide which constituency he will woo. Mr Tole states that ho has given no authority whatever for liho statement which is being circulated, " that he would contest Eden to the bitter end." Auckland Central. We understand that Sir (»eo. Grey ad dresses the electors of Auckland Central on Wednesday night in St. Sepulchre's school room (Symonds-street.) Anutkland North. Mr J. McCosh Clark has definitely de cided not to contest Auckland North. We have a reasoiji for believing that had Mr Clark decided to stajnd, Mr Mackay would have retired in his favour and would probably have contested Coromandel, from which he has! received an invitation. As the matter now stands Mr Mackay will pro bably go to the poll. Franklin South. Major Harri3 has had meetings at Paparata, Pokeno, Mangajtawhiri, Mercer, and -Bombay' during the pjUt week. i Ponsoiiby.; Mr C. S. Wright;- convenes; a preliminary meeting of his friends and Supporters for Wednesday evening to hear i his views and form a committee. ' ]' : '■'

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

•: Whangabei, this day. The now electoral boundaries are not just what-, the people here wanted. Tho top corner of Jfarsdon —our pot Alsace and Lorraine-— O.tonga, and Opb&whanga, have been ceded: to the Bay district, taking off 450 people ; land to tho south-west, a large addition has! been made by the tacking on of the ridings of Wairau, Okahu, Aratapu, and Wairoi Tihis alteration gives to the Wairoa side' an additional 1,000 people; and if Mr D, irgavillo does not go in hands down, it will be a very meat surprise to those best acquainted with this district. ! Wanganui, this day. TPh4 Election Hssues. In an article on the genentl election, the " Herald " says :—"Thereal issues at stake are: (1) Is lib desirable tmd practicable to encourage local industry by means of. a protective [tariff, and are the present Ministers who favour such being done, or their opponents, who do nob, the proper persons to .. be entrusted with the responsibility of fra r ming the tariff? (2) Aro thie 45,000 children now receiving instruction jn the state schools of the colony to be excluded from the system of free secular and compulsory State education ? (3) Are the exemptions under the pre sent and iproposed property tax to be discontinued or are the changes proposed by the Cjovernment to bo adopted ? (4) Aro tea and sugar and. other daily neces saries, nob: growing in the colony, to be made to bear double their present Customs duties, as proposed by the' Chambers of Commerce ? (5) Is the land monopoly to be resuscitated, and the public estate sold to the highest i bidder to find money for the Continuous Ministry to spend in adding to the value of the big estates of their friends and sup porters ? (6) Is population to be driven oub of the colony and trade and manufac tures to languish, in order that pastoral pursuits may be the chief sources of wealth to a favoured few?" I At Mr Hutchinson's meeting at Maxwell town, it is probable that sotoe decision will be come to as to the retirement of either Mr Hutchinson or Mr Heiidry from the contest for Waitotara. Wertport, this day. ■ Mr Munro announces himself a supporter of the Government. Mr O'Connor is also a Government supporter. : CiiRiHTCHURpii, Saturday. Mr E. G. Wrighb announces, himself for Avon. He favours retrenchment and the management of the railways by Boards. He is opposed to village settlements, except on really good land. DujNEMN, this day. Mr James Mclntosh is! out for Mataura, in opposition to Mr.G. '.f. Richardson, the sitting member. Five candidates propose to contest Wallace, viz : Di , Hodgkinson, Cap tain Tal (lliverton, Harbourmaster), J. Mclntyre, T. Daniel, and H. Hirst, thepre sent member for Awaroa. ; It is expected that Messrs J. W.'Barr, George E. Freg galb, and J. G. Ward, will ruu, and it is said that in the event of the last named standing, Mv J. P. Joyce, the present num ber,"'will retire for Invercargill. .The only other candidate is Mr Cyril Tanner. Mi- Hatch has made no-sign. It is expected that Messrs H. Feldwick ( and H. Jaggers will enter the contest. Tlje present mem byr for Hokonui will seek election, and will probably be opposed by Messrs R. M. Me- Laughlan and A. Baldey (county chairman).

' How to] Get Sick.—Expose yourself day and ; night, sit too much without exercise, work too Wd without wst, doctor all the time, take all the vileinostrums and imitations advertised, and. then ytiu will want to know , ■.. :!••;,:?

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN, CORRESPONDENT.) Karangahake, Saturday.

Mammoth.—As this claim is now in pro cess of .being floated on the London market a brief description may be interesting to some of your readers. It is situated on the western slope of tho main range, and covers a surface area of 97 acres. It is bounded northerly by the Waitauheta river, easterly by the Kenilworth Company's mine, and upon all other sides by unoccupied ground, and embraces tho claims originally known as the Victoria, Antiqiiary, Talisman and Waverley. Although thie ground has passed through the hands of a good number of persons since the early days of the field, it remained for the present proprietors to unearth several well-defined lodes varying from 2 feet to 4 feet in thickness, and the following is a table of tho assays made for the information of the owners :— Gold Silver ozs; dwts. grs. ozs. dwte. grs.

Tho above are the avorage results obtained from '2 tons of oro broken out from tho different reefs, and taken Home by Mr McCandlish, who has been entrusted with the floating of the Company, and.who landed in London on. the Oth of June last. This gentleman has already had considerable experience of mining matters in America, where he pur chased several gold and silver mines on behalf of an English syndicate, and as they have all turned out fairly well, he expects to have no difficulty whatever in securing the requisite funds fox , thcJ development of his present venture. IvANiiOK.—Tho lessees of this Company's battery are now treating a parcel of stone for ono party of tributers in tho mine, and tho stuff is shaping for a payable return. Next week a trial lot from another party of tributers will be dealt with, and should this stuil'provo payable, thoro is plenty of the same class ready for breaking out. Imperial.—Clements and party," owners of this mine, cleared up a 5-ton crushing at Bailey's plant yesterday for tho handsome return of 47£ ounces of retorted, bullion, which will be melted to-night, and its value made known on Monday next. In the mine driving north of the low level crossed along tho course of the reef is now in pro gress, and stone slaying gold freely is being grassed every shift. ,'iiWAim, Friday. Silvekton.—Several teams of horses are now engaged in carting quartz from this mine to the Martha. Company's tramway, whence it will be conveyed to the battery, where it will be subjected to the stampers early in the ensuing, week.. Tho stuff to be treated amounts to about 100, tons, and the manager expects an all-round return of about ounces per tori. Union.—ln tho early part of this weeky when the prospecting shaft reached a depth of 120 feet, a start was made to drive a crosscut eastwards, so as to intersect the main lode at a point> fully 150 feet beneath the present workings. The inflow of water is so great as to necessitate continuous baling, which impedes tho-work of driving to a considerable extent, but, notwithstand ing all thisjfcho manager anticipates having the reef in hand within the next ten days. Martha Extknded. —The general clean up at this Company's battery on Saturday last resulted in a return of 87 ounces of melted gold, being the product of the last month's crushing , of general dirt. Of this gold 34 ounces belonged to Brown and party, who have got a section of the mine on tribute, and the. remaining 53 ounces goes to the credit of the Company. It is stated that Mr U. M. Shipherd, who returned to Auckland re cently from Australia, ie endeavouring to make arrangements for the establish ment of a chlorinating plant in connection with the Martha battery, of which the stampers could bo used for I ore reduction purposes. | Tho proposed plant is to be on the Newbnry Vautrin principle,- which lias been proved to be equal to the ex traction of at least 90 per cent, of tho assay value of gold and 80 per cent, of the assay value of silver contained in local ore,, and therefore it is to be hoped that Mr Shipherd will succeed in accomplishing the object which he is said to have in view. Waitekauri, Friday. Matjngakara.—Snelgar and party, tri-. buters in this mine, are keeping the battery,' comprising 9 head of stampers, fully em ployed in the reduction of quartz from various parts of the mine, and the show, of amalgam on the plates is equal to a pay able return.. This week the tributers dis covered a deposit of reef debris located a few feet beneath .the surface, and,- as fair prospects of gold are j obtainable therefrom, they will next week subject a parcel of-it to. the battery process, for,the purpose of deter mining whether it will pay for transit and treatment. Waitekauri. —Hollis and party, tribu ters in this mine, didnot make wages out of the bullion results obtained fronvtheir last crushing, but they are now running the battery on another parcel of stuff,and they hope to havo better luck this time. : , i Paeroa, Friday. The severanceof thisdistrict f romjthe Tau ranga electorate and its annexation to that of doromandelappears to have given general satisfaction to the miners, who think that they will now be able to return a represen tive practically acquainted with their wants and requirements. Mr A. J.. Cadman has announced hia intention of contesting the Coromandel seat, and it is expected that ho will address the electors at all the different centres of population during the coming, week. Several others are spoken of as .probable ; candidates , but as yet none of these have publicly declared them Selves. i : ■yi-i-Kjtfi, ! !.-■'! y>, ■.-•(;:;•

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT.

The concert at the City Hall yesterday afternoon was well attended, considering the inclement state of the weather. The programme had to be slightly altered, by reason of the illness of Madame who was for the first time unable, to be present at these concerts. An apology was made for the omission of the solo sot down for this lady, and Mr. Bush gave as a sub stitute ■ Bordes<s's "David Singing before Saul," his fine rendering being much ap preciated. The boys sang a two-part-song, "Sweet Dove," by Beethoven, with pleasing effect, their fresh young voices blending most charmingly. Masters Tapper and Otto sang'the duet "Aye Santissime" with all the confidence of veterans, and did full justice to the music, reflecting credit on' their talented instruc tress. Mr Hoskins sang with much taste and ability "In Native Worth," his upper notes'being particularly clear and agree able.- The Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis were sung to Barnett's setting, and in-the last hymn, "Sun of my 50u1,,!,, a sympa thetic effect was given in the verse.begin ning "Watch by the sick," these words being sung almost " sotto voce," in re ference to the illness of Madame Pooley, whose absence was felt by all,

SUPREME COURT.

This Day.

In Bankruptcy.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Ward.)

lie Robert Charles Greenwood (a bank rupt) — motion to fix costs. —Mr J. M. Alexander appeared in support of the motion.—His Honor said that the bill com prehended future costs, and it wes quite im possible for him to grant that.—Mr Alex ander explained that he only asked for the cost of that day, as well as costs already in curred.—His. Honor remarked that that did not appear upon the affidavit.—Mr Alexander laughingly observed that his clerk was too exact in conscience. He had not served his full time.—His Honor said ifc was a rare case. —The order was then made for costs incurred, as well as costs of the day. :

Orders of Discharge.—Mγ F. Earl ap peared to move for an order of discharge on behalf of Edward Prior Donnelly. He asked, however, that the matter should stand over till the 25th July, as there was an idea that it had been adjourned till that date, and he did not wish to take advantage of the Assignee's absence —It was accordingly allowed •to stand over.—A motion for order of discharge on behalf of Samuel Neill also stood upon the list, but as no one appeared in support of it, it also was deferred.—On the applica tion of Mr Alexander, a similar motion on behalf of Henry Albert Holland- Hitchens (in which Mr Theo. Cooper ap pears to oppose) was adjourned till next sitting. In re Adolph Faravel, Mr Alex ander moved for the order of discharge.— His Honor pointed out that tho affidavit did not show how long the bankrupt had resided in the district.—Mr Alexander claimed that this was not necessary, as the order of adjudication covered all such de tails.—His Honor held to the contrary opinion, but as the bankrupt was present, he was allowed to give on oath the information which the affidavit's lacked. The order was then granted. — Mr Alexander also applied for an order of Wm. Albert Fenton, and the affidavits being defective in the same way as in the pre ceeding case, this bankrupt also gave evidence.—Order granted.—ln re Lawford David Evans, James Stewart and Thos. Cole, there was no appearance, and the motions for orders of discharge were there fore allowed to stand over. —Mr Alexander explained that the other members of the profession were evidently not aware that (a sitting in bankruptcy was to take place this morning; hence their absence. He knew that Mr Cave, always well posted up in such matters, did not appear to know.— His Honor remarked that he himself was unaware of the sitting until this morning. However, that was the usual day for such business. The Court then rose.

DISTRICT COURT—THIS DAY.

(Before District Judge Seth Smith.) UNDEFENDED CASE. A. BUCKLAND V. CARE AND GALLAGHER. — Claim,Lsß 10s 4d.—Mr Browning appeared for the plaintiff.—The defendant John Carr appeared in Court and admitted his share of the'debt.—Mr Browning then moved the case against the other defend ant.—William \\. Stoddard, bookkeeper for the plaintiff, proved the debt. -His Honor gave judgment for the plaintiff with costs, L4l9s. DEFENDED CASES. Caepenteb v. Cairns.—Mr Napier ap peared for the plaintiff, and Mr E. Cooperfor the defendant.—ln this case Mr Cooper ob tained an adjournment, on the ground that one of the witnesses was suffering from a severe illness, and also that three of the de fendant's children were, suffering from diphtheria. He produced a note from Dr. Scott to that effect.—Mr Cooper consented to defray costs of adjournment. — The jury were accordingly warned to attend next Monday. j The Epiphany Church Dispute. — Thomas Holder v. the Revs. Dr. O'Callaghan, and. Messrs > William Tibbs and Slyfield, . trustees of the Epiphany Church.—The claim; was for Lu2 15s duo as architect's ! charges for the erection of the above cshurch.— Mr Mahony appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Gpver for the defence.—As a cross ac tion had been filed to come on forj hearing next Court day, Mr Gover suggested that the two cases should bo heard together. —Mr Mahony objected to this and Hjisi Honor ruled that the case must proceed.— Mr Mahony, in opening the case,(reviewed the various circumstances surrounding the erection of the Epiphany Church, which; he remarked, had almost now become historical for the disputes which had arisen. Mr Holder was engaged as architect, and the contract was creditably performed by Mr Edmonds. During the erection of the building the Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan had acted as a self-constituted clerk of works, and caused considerable annoyance,, not only to the architect but also to the con tractor. Until the time for payment arrived, there had not been any suggestion of improperaction on the part of Mr Bolder, in fact the money appeared to have beon the trouble throughout. The unfortunate contractor, although ho had acted liberally throughout, was beaten down Ls.at*the final payment, and after that still further trouble arose, which culminated in the pre sent action.—Mr Thomas Holder, deposed that when engaged to draw out; plans and specifications for the proposed churchy lie.first drew out a rough pencil sketch, which he approximated to cost about 1i1,250. , That being approved, he was instructed to prepare slightly altered plans. He did so, and the estimate some what exceeded his original sketch. The extras were at the wish ■ of the defendants. He did not estimate that building to cost about 1/1,250. He had mentioned the price as about Ll,Boo. He believed that Dr. O'Cal laghan had also mentioned that sum as,the probable cost of the i building. The plans were handed over for the consideration of the Buildjng Committee, ; of /whom, the defendants formed part and Dr. Q'Callaghan was the chairman. Witness next submitted the plans and specifications to the General Trust Board of the Anglican' Church. The next step was the receipt of an adverse re port upon ; the plans by Mr.Bartley, and wit ness attended a meeting of defendants and others to consider the matter, The com mittee strongly condemned the report,' and instructed witness to submit the plans and report to the Auckland Institute of Archi tects. That was not done officially. He however, obtained counter-reports from other architects, and the Committee ap peared perfectly,satisfied and told witness not to give in to Mr Bartley's report. Witness was next instructed to call for tenders, and' did so. The lowest tender was L 1,950.' > The Committee decided that the price was .too much for, them. .They instructed him to invite 17 private tenders. Witness did so, and before doing so he had to go carefully through the plan and make certain reductions in the design. Witness forwarded ithe 17 tenders unopened ■ to Dr. O'Callaghan. The lowest tender received by witness was not accepted. , Mr Edmonds's : tender was accepted for L 1,535; It was forwarded to the Com mittee direct, and did not pass through witness's hands. Erom first to last there appeared ,to be an everlasting broil regard ing money matters. Some exception was also taken to ■ the concrete used. Wit ness Shad, , previously suggested that the building should not be (Commenced until the following summer. , The objection to the concrete' originated immediately a progress payment) for L2QO was

presented to the Committee. It of course delayed payment. The concrete was satis factory ;' it was well made, but set slowly, in consequence of the excessive wet weather About the 12th January, 1887, Dr. O'Cal laghan, Edmonds, tho contractos, and witness met in the church. He saw Dr. O'Callaghan and Edmonds shake hands and settle past differences. It was agreed that witness was to give the "final certificate for payment. It was £60. Mr Gover cross-examined the witness at considerable length after the adjournment fo lunch. Other witnesses were then ex amined, the evidence lasting until the rising of the Court. ' °

R.M. COURT.

(Before H. G. : Seth Smith, Esq., R.M. €lalm oa Promissory Note.

H. C. Hanchard v. I Mes Diviant. — Claim, £60 upon a p.jti. which the de fendant had endorsed, i — Mr Rigby ap peared for the plaintiff* and Mr Single ton Roheforfc 'on behalf of the defendant. He wished to stay the present proceedings, and protested against the indecent haste with which the case had been set down for hear ing that morning.—Hisi Worship decided that he had.no power to! stay proceedings, and that therefore the case must go for ward.—Mr Rochefort said that under the circumstances he must ask for His Worship to make a note of his objection. He then withdrew, declining to appear in the case.— Mr W. C. Hanchard and G. Andrews de posed to seeing the signature appended to the notes.—His Worship then gave judg menfe for the plaintiff for £60, with costs £5135.

POLICE COURT—THIS DAY.

(Before Messrs F. G. Clayton and J. P. King, Justices.)

Drunkenness.—Patrick Shannon, Daniel Sullivan, Jarie French, James Patterson, Andrew Williamson, John Leonard, and Joseph H. Cullen were punished in the usual manner for drunkenness. Larceny. — Daniel-Sullivan pleaded guilty to stealing a flannel shirt, worth 5s 6d, the property of Mary Dougherty, and was sen tenced to one month's imprisonment. • Vagrancy.— John Hughes, a decrepi£ looking man, who was supported by crutches, was charged with having no visible means of support.—Sergeant Pratt stated that the present defendant had been previously before the Court, and had been remanded to enable the police to make enquiries as to whether the Charitable Aid Board would admit him to the Refuge. He miwht state that the police had made inquiries both at the Refuge and of the Secretary to the Charitable Aid Board, and fonnd that admission could not be ob tained without {authority from the Chair man. He therefore applied for a remand until Wednesday. accordingly. William Cern, alias Ki?arn, for a similar offence, was sent to r prison for three months. Rival Carters.—John Porter, a hand cart, man, was charged with assaulting Thomas Tfueman, an expressman, by kick ing him on the back on board the steamer Clansman.—Mr Cotter appeared for the de fendant, and pleaded not guilty* M. A. E. Whitaker appeared for ithe complainant.— It appeared, from the evidence of Trueman, that lie was on board ; the vessel getting some passengers' luggage, and while passing the defendant on the companion the defendant kicked the complainant on the back. It appeared that there had been business rivalry between the two men, and Mr Cotter was desirous iof eliciting evidence from, the complainant ,as to previous dis putes between the two men; but the Bench, on Mr Whitaker, taking objection to the course of the examination, ruled that evi dence of previous v 'acts jcould not be given. —Mr Cotter requested-Itlie. Bench to take a note of their refusal So admit such cvi dence.—Complainant was' further cross examined, and denied slaying to defendant " Gefc out of the way," and pushed him on the shoulder. Porter to pre vent .him getting j down the com panion, and when he pushed past defendant kicked him on the back-.—Wil liam Nelson, a lad in complainant's employ, fave corroborative evidence.—A man, David osephs,who had been subpcened.was called, but did not appear.— The Bench were about to issue a warrant when it transpired that the complainant had not offered him conduct money.—This closed the case for the prosecution.—The defendant was then sworn, and gave his version of the affair. The complainant, he said, had pushed roughly past him down the steps. Defen dant did not kick or molest Trueman in any way. When complainant came up again, he invited the defendant to come ashore to fight.—James Breen and MichaelKeenan corroborated the defendant's evidence.— Constable Mackay gave evidence as to the character cf the two men. Porter was an in .offensive man,but there had been complaints against Trueman of having attempted to take passengers' luggage from Porter.— The Bench decided to dismiss the case without costs.—Mi- Cotter remarked that the. decision was a very queer one so far as the costs were concerned. Alleged Malicious Injury to Property. —Ann Jane Peterson was 5 charged with breaking six panes of glass and a window frame, the property, of James Thos. True man.—Defet»denb pleaded guilty, but said that she did it in self-defence.—Mr A. E. Whitaker appeared for the ■ complainant. —it appeared from the evidence of the complainant and the witnesses that the windows were'broken in a broil between the defendant and the complainant's wife.— Fined'2os and costs and ordered to pay the damage, or in default three months' im prisonment. Time was given to pay the fine. Larceny.—The charge of stealing L 8 worth of boots against James Ingham and James Watson, is proceeding this after noon.

The Tidy Housewike.—The careful, tidy housewife, when giving her house its spring cleaning, should bear in mind that the" dear in mates are more ■precious than houses, their sys tem, need cleansing by purifying the blood, re gulating the stomach and bowels, and she should know that there is nothing that will do it so surely, as American. Co.'s Hop Bitters, the purest and best of all medicines.

COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c. To-night.

Abbott's Opera House— Address to Working iMen of Eden by Mr J, A. Connell. Agricultural Hall—Royal Jubilee Burlesque and !Pantomime Company/,8. '- ! '7 Bell's Buildings, Wyndham-street — Industrial ; Association's Exhibition, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 7to HOp.m t , ," . ~ City Hall—Skating Rink, 10 aim. to 5 p.m. and _j7.30 to TO p.m.' 7 ,-■ Drury Hall—Address hy Mr J. Jenkins to Eleo ! tors of South Franklin, 7.30. St. George's Hall, Nowtoh--Address to Electors ;of Newton by Mr E. Withy, 8. ; - V.M.C.A. Rodms-ppoainfeof Gyinnasiuaa, WO. Brill-shed—Royal Irish.Rifles, 7.30. ' Robson's Rooms-Auckland Political Financial 'Reform Association, 7.80. ' Cddfellows' Hall, Parnell-Auckland Working Men s Friendly Aid Society, 7. Ponsonby Hall-Those willing to assist ia Mr T. Poacock's election for Ponsonby, 8 Qtahuhu Public Hall—Address by Mr F. Lawrv Ito Electors of South Franklin, 7.30. ■** wr J r Maketu School-house-Address by Major Harri. jto Electors of South Franklin, 7.30. ' *■"-..*

Rota of Justices at Police Court.

July 12-Messr3 S. Y. Collins and J. c$ Cbrbett.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

H HKss:^li. and Buggies, S Te^a SpMte '

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