c h Inspector Garrard still continues his JSwork in ridding the streets of owner i rurs One batch of mongrels have been f riv Swamped, while homes have been ? lre(!f y for some of the better t° U!j doo-s. About a dozen dogs tenant the kennels, amongst 1)0v. j 3 a very good fox terrier. Unless Piously claimed, these dogs will be sub- V%M for sale, and if not released will be SSXcd to tho tank. At times the illustrious "William" comes across an rcrlv animal to handle. Already his hands bear witness to tho love of liberty exhibited by some wandering curs. Nothing daunted, however, he pushes forward the work.

mat Sunday evening the Newton Com mittee of the Gospel "Temperance Mission h kl their weekly meeting in the Foresters' Hall Kattogahapo Road. Suitable ad dresses were given by Sir T. Booth and Mr Jonee. A lecture on "The Change of the Sab- JAthfrom the Seventh to the First Day of the Week " was delivered in St. Peter's Church, Surrey Hills, by the Rev. E. Som 'nierville on Sunday evening. The church ffas quite full, many having come a long distance to hear the lecture. The lecturer be^an by showing that the "day" in the record of creation is an indefinite period of time, the seventh part of which was sancti fied W G°d> and that God's seventh day ffas man's first. He showed that the fourth commandment did not require the keeping of any precise day, and that the moral law iras still binding, because the necessity for it existed in man's relation as a moral being IP the Moral Governor. Ho then showed Jat the change of day was made by the toostles at the resurrection of Christ, and "indorsed by His presence with them at their meetings, and that from then till now the first clay of the week has been universally observed as the Christian Sabbath. As many requests have been made to have tho lecture published, it is probable it will soon appear in.pamphlet form. Four children named G. W. Eolfe, H. Batten, Herbert Bucket and Stephen Bucket were committed to the Kchimarama School yesterday, and a girl named Ada Backet was committed to the Kent-street school.

• The Catholic Institute was crowded last evening by members of the St. Patrick's Total Abstinence Society and others who attended to hear Dr. Bakewell's lecture on "Alcohol, from a Medical Point of View." The chair was occupied by Father Hackett, ■who briefly introduced the lecturer. Dr. Bakwell (who wore his academical cos tnme), on rising, was heartily received by the large audience. He detailed the various phases of the evils of intemperance, from a medical point of view, interspersing inci dents which occurred in his own practice. He favoured the establishment of an inebri ate asylum ; he was averse to the habit of "shouting," which was so prevalent here. The lecture was listened to with great at tention all through, and at its conclusion Father Egan, 0.i5.8., proposed a vote of thanks to the doctor. father Hackctt stated that there were 9S members of St Patrick's Abstinence Society registered on the books, and he trusted that before the meeting terminated there would be twice that memorable number. The rev. gentle man also stated that Mr Peter Dignan had minted the use of the Institute, and there would be frequent lectures given in connec tion with the Society. At the conclusion of the proceedings a great number of old and young folks signed the pledge-book.

Farmer's ■ oratorio, "Christ and His Soldiers," will be performed to-night for the first time in Auckland, in the" .Bores ford-street Congregational Church, by the 'members of the choir, assisted hy several friends. MrJ. P. Hooton -will preside at the organ, and MrW. E. Baxter, organist of St. James's Presbyterian Church, will conduct the choruses. Yesterday workmen we engaged erecting a substantial plat form awl making other arrangements cal culated to ensure the successful production oi.tins oratorio. Several of the solos will be taken by well-known amateurs. Alto gether a rery satisfactory performance may be.anticipated.

The annual football match between the law and the Banks took place yesterday afternoon at Potter's Paddock, and resulted in victory for the legal representatives, who 'scored 12 points to' their opponents' 8. H. Gould captained the banking team, and J. K. Beed'that of the law. On tho winning side, tries were secured by Jordan,H. Lusk, and Moresby, and the first two tries R. Lusk converted into goals. On the losing ade tries were obtained by Lees, Frank Smith, P. Lusk, and Frank Hull, but no goal was kicked. F. Clayton and Lindsay acted as umpires, and W. Williams as refereo.

Amongst the passengers who arrived by the, s.s. Rotomahana, yesterday was Mr Trench, of the great London publishing htmseofKegan, Paul, Trench and Co. His ■visit to the colonies is on business connected with the extension of his firm's operations. They, intend to follow the lead of MacMillan and Co., in issuing a cheap "Colonial Library" of interesting works. Mr Trench made a longer stay in Wellington than he at first intended, so that he is not ablo to 4ay over in Auckland, but nrasfc go on by .foe steamer to Australia. He intends, however, to return to New Zealand and ffiake a tour through somo parts of the interior.

•In yesterday's Star we referred to cata pult firing on Sunday in Karangahape Koad. We are informed that on that oc casion a stone from one of these implements boke a pane of glass about 150 yards dis tant. These catapults are a dangerous nuisance in Newton, and parents are as much to blame as their boys for allowing them to have them in their possession. It W surprising that the City Council do not empower Garrard or some ooher " offishus offishul" to prevent such dangerous practices.

We would remind our readers that a p-easant evening can be spent to-night by attending St David's Church, to hear the jsndering of the Service of Song entitled Iflo Start in Life ". which is to be given »yfclv9 Band of .Hope Choir. Further par- Wars to be seen in pur "advertisement columns.

■The meeting "of St. David's Mutual Im provement Society was held last evening. There was a full attendance of Members and others; many ladies were ™° present. The subject of the even ly was "Local Industries" by Mr ■™Ji Lamb, Mr Angus occupying the ™^ r-, Mr Lamb's paper dealt largely "'"'parliamentary statistics, culled from yt returns, showing particulars in "Men the colony has advanced or retro- W<d- He forcibly depicted the indebt- W? of tile country, and its bearings upon p 1 industries. The lecturer illustrated observations gating upon our exports and imports. He the rapid decline in the prices of wheat was chiefly due to the rise in &- l as *armers generally had neglected *» branch of agriculture and turned attention to sheep. The fiuctna (v^ .in other industries were noticed, ramming was ■ becoming very ira- W; aild Sreatly on the increase With Eid^i' «0^ some persons con jj^w that it wonld have been better o! wienists had left it in the bowels earth undisturbed, and cultivated Wo n Pain on its surface. That, ver» was a debateable question. The Uj ; e "> its entirety was both profitable w urestinS. especially to young men, 4 v l*' as,followed by a lively discussion. W tllai?ks was tendered to Mr Lamb prepared discourse, and the k n 7? nnnounce(l that on -)loiidaycven" jL"rb Captain McKenzie would read a Character." The meeting was > in the usual way.

A poor brute of a horsa has been lying by the roadside at Cox's Creek since last Satur day. Constable Christie waa informed of the matter to-day and at once acquainted Mr i-veclgatc, Inspector for the Society for Pro tection of Animals, having satisfied Mr F. U Ewington, J P., that the animal should be destroyed, that gentleman at once gave an order for ifc to be killed in terms of the 13th section of the Poiice Offenders' Act,

Preparations on a pretensious scale are actively in progress re the Fancy Dreas Ball to bo held at the City. Hall on Tuesday evening 21st June, in honour of Her Majesty's Jubilee. By advertisement else where it will bo seen that the charge for double tickets, to admit a lady and gentle man, is. fixed at 10s, and that for oxfcra i'-li f> and they ca-n bo obtained at ividcl and Wildman's, stationers, Victoria Arcade It is requested that tho purchaser of each ticket will sign his name and ad dress on the numbered card at tho ticket onice as a means of guaranteeing the re spectability of tho visitors.

The 'annual meeting of tho City bast Licensing Committee will be held at noon to-morrow at tho R, M. Courthouse. We understand thab some members of the Committee have made ;.i torn- of inspection round the hotels in the district, and have thus shown that though elected on the "Moderate licket," they are cleterminded to keep the publicans up to the mark-at any rate in the direction of affording suitable accom modation for the public. Tho police report will, on tho whole, be favourable. Tho dato of the other licensing meetings are as follows : Karan gahape and Ponsonby, Juno 3rd, at the R. M. Court-house; Purnell, June 4th at tho Parnell Borough Council Chamber ; Auck land North and Griffon, Juno 6th, at the R.M. Court-house; Newmarket, June 7th, at the Newmarket Hall; and Auckland South, Juno Bth, at the R.M. Court-house.

There is to be a meeting at Onehunga to night with the object of inaugurating a branch society there of that for the Preven tion of Cruelty to Animals. It is to be hoped that those working in tlis direction will bo successful in their endeavours.

The prizes offered for this week's com petition at Hazard's Shooting Gallery in Elliott-street are of unusually good value. Competitors should lire as early in the week as possible.

The members of the Auckland Associa tion Football Club are reminded of the meeting in the V.M.C.A. Club-room to night. Only those who are members of the Auckland Association Football Club or those intending to join are requested to at tend.

Mr John Walker, florist of the City Mar ket, has on view a pair of carnivorous littles animals of the genus mvstcla, brought from Tasmania, and known to naturalists by the singular cognomen of '' Mongoose. The • appellation seems scarcely ten able, judging from the appearance and character of the animals, which strik ingly resemble the English weasel in structure and agility of movement. Mr Walker has also received a largo and varied importation of foreign singing- birds.

The members of the Auckland Bands of Hope will repeat a portion of their annual gathering programme at St. James's Hall on Tuesday next., when the Gospel Temper ance Mission will hold a special meeting. Interesting addresses will be delivered by the Rev. James Chew (lately from America) and Rev. H. R. Dewsbury. A large por tion of the hall is to be thrown open free, about 200 seats in front being reserved.

In the course of a speech the other day, Captain Russell said : - " I predict that be fore 10 or 15 yearg Wellington will be the largest city in the whole of New Zealand."

Freezing Compact's " Shell" Brand Butter in half-pound pats. Sold every where.

Mr William Rattray intimates that, as he purposes retiring from businesses premises will be closed on Wednesday-and Thursday, Ist and 2nd June, for marking down the entire stock, and he will begin a grand clearing clearance sale on Friday, 3rd June. —[Adyt].

American-dried yeast, which is being in troduced to Auckland by Mr J. L. Johns, Sentinel Road, Ponspnby, is advertised as superior to baking powder for bread, scones, and cakes. Directions for use are given in each packet, and these, judging by the ex cellent bread produced, are of the most complete description. The dried yeast is also very convenient for making hop beer, &c. Seeadvt.

Poverty axd Suffering. — "I was drafrged down with debt, poverty, and. suffering for yt'ars, caused by a sick family and large bills for doctoring, which did them no good. I wus completely discouraged, until one year aj:o, by the advicu of my pastor, I procured Hop Bitters, and commenced Choir use, and in one month we were all well, and nono of us have seen a sick day since; and I want to say to all poor men, you can keep your families well a year with American Co.'s Hop Bitters for less than one doctor's visit will cost. 1 know it.—A Wobk ikgMan." Read.

ONEHUNGA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

TnEEE were present at last night's meeting of the above, His Worship the Mayor, (Dr. W. G-. Scott), and Messrs Hill, Jackson, Keehan, Howe, Hi'ls, Tapp, Goldsbury and Sheldrick.

Absentees' Allotments.—Mr Jackson moved " That the borough solicitor be in formed of the amount 3 due to the Council by owners of allotments absent from the county prior to making out the conditions of lease."—Agreed to. Scarlet Fever.—Dr. Erson reported three cases of scarlet fever.

Cemetery Site at Ellerslie.—Messrs Boylan and Lnndon, borough engineors, in accordance with instruction received, report ed upon the site referred to. The area was about 150 acres, and altogether was very suitable for cemetery purposes, being^ un dulating, and capable of being rendered beautiful. It would be impossible for the town water to be contaminated. Carried, "That while thanking Mr J. B. Russell for his action in the matter, the Council decline to take any.action with respect to the cemetery, such not being deemed suit able as a cemetery for the town." Water Wokxs Contract. — Messrs Boylan and Lundon wrote stating that the lease would be executed by the Ist proximo, and therefore recommended that the contractor be urged to proceed with the work.—Mr Carr, Chairman of the Mount Roskill Road Board, wrote re a deputation to wait upon the Council in the matter of the boundary road dispute —Gamed " That the deputation bo received on the 13th prox." . Tender.—The tender of Mr J. Denize for lease of Mount Smart Reserve, of L 25 Gs per annum, was accepted. Messrs 8. and A. Hill wrote offering to supply a quantity ot broken and blue metal. —rei'ered to btreets Committee. Mr Rose Young called atten tion to bad state of Church-street. _ Arrears op Reserve Leases. — Carried, "That the Town Clerk take proceedings against the lessee of Allen's Spring Reserve fox- the recovery of the rent. Fin-axcks.— The Town Clerk reported the balance to the credit of the borough fund at last meeting to be £91 8s lOd , paid away during term, L2B 0s Id; paid in, LlO 0s; 9d, with liabilities under contract amounting to L 397 Os sd. His W orsWp moved, That the Town Clerk negotiate with the bank for an overdraft of LIOO. ' Camed Also carried, " That the Town Clerk's salary be raised to LIOO per annum."

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

[Fbom Otra Own Correspondent.]

Tiiames, this day. Trenton.—Crosscub at No. 4 level of tho Cambria has been extended 30ft on behalf of this company, but no leaders have yet been cut, although th« country is of a favourable naturo.

Moanatairt.--Crushing of 7Glbs speci mens for Cribble and party, tributers, has produced an excellent return of 71ozs gold. North Stab Extexdkd. — Stone and party, tributers, havo banked 320z gold from four loada of quarto.

OPERA HOUSE.

"THE MtKADO" TO-ftIGHiC

Through the non-arrival of tho s.s. Aus tralia yesterday with the Bconery, tho pro posed inauguration of the comic opera season last nighb with the production of "Tho Mikado" had to bo postponed, greatly to tho disappointment of hundreds of intending patrons. From half - past Boven up till after eight o'clock people were arriving at the Opera House in crowds on foot, and by cabs and 'buses, and their dismay and annoyance upon finding tho building closed and the performance put off may be easily imagined. However, there was no help for it, and as the non arrival of an over-due vossel was tho sole cause of tho alteration of managerial arrangements, the generality of ticket holders accepted the disappointment with a good grace. Had the performance been given there would undoubtedly havo been a crowded house. Tho contretemps which occurred was entirely unexpected. On Saturday morning tho Australia left Gis borne, and under ordinary circumstances she should have arrived in Auckland yestor day morning. This calculation was strengthened by the fact that the s.s. Rotomahana, which arrived yesterday with the Company, reported having passed she did nob turn up, however, it was con cluded that she must havo called in at the Australia inward bound at 2 a.m. The Australia came into harbour tliis afternoon, and the arrangements are complete for the production oi "The Mikado" this even ing. Holders of tickets for yesterday evening can have them exchanged ; or, if this arrangement be nob convenient for tho purchaser, his money will be returned.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(by teleciraph.— press association.)

Thames, this day.

Thomas Murray, aged 12 years, son of Major Murray, manager of the local branch of the Bank of New Zealand, is suH'erin^r from typhoid fever. He is in a very critical condition, and his recovery is doubtful.

Auckland Passengers per Aorangi.

Wellington, this day.

Mr Macdonald, formerly manager of the Auckland Railways, has obtained six months' leave of absence, and passed through here yesterday to join the Aorangi at Lyttelton for London. Mr Walker, from Auckland, is also a passenger per Aorangi.

SMELTING OF IRON SAND.

(by telegraph, —press association*. )

New Plymouth, this day. It is expected that a trial of smelting iron sand by Mr Hipkin will bo commenced in about a fortnight's time.

BURGLARY AT WELLINGTON.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. Mandel's Tobacconist shop on Lambton Quay, was broken into last night, and £30 in cash stolen.

LATEST SPORTING.

New Plymouth, this day.

The annual meeting of Taranaki Jockey Club was held last night. The expenditure for the year was stated to be L1.04G. The meeting adopted the rules agreed to by tho delegates of the metropolitan clubs. It was also agreed to purchase land adjoining the racecourse, and expend Ll,ooo on a grand stand. . . ■ .

A STRANGE AFFAIR.

ESCAPE FE©M KOUIMARAMA

SUHOOJb.

Yesterday morning " fram. information received" Sergeant Greene effected tho arrest, at Onehunga, of a lad named Henry Batten, aged sixteen, on a charge of absconding from the Kolii" marama School as far back as 1885. Batten it appeared, had about that time been placed in service with Mr Northeroft at Waikato, but ran away and all trace of him was lost. Tho authorities ascertained that he was residing ftf Onehunga, his brother, J. Batten, paving a portion of his board. Henry Batten was taken to the school yesterday afternoon and confined in one of the dormitories. About midnight a lad sleeping in one of tho larger dormitories was awakened by a strange man who offered him a shilling if lie would tell him where Harry Batten was. The young ster gave the desired information, but on subsequently hearing a noise as of a door bein<* forced, ho became alarmed, and aroused the master, Mr Hogan, and in the disturbance that ensued tho raiders made off. Mr Hogan has laid an information against J. Batten charging him with niding and abetting his brother to abscond from the school.

ASSAILING THE SALVATION ARMY.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Timaru, this day. ' A young man waa to-day fined Ll and costs for throwing1 rotten eggs at the Salvation Army the night before. The offence arose out of a disturbance on Sunday night, when outside proceedings of the Army were inter fered with, by ringing of bells, blowing

horns, etc.

A good few parcels of Bank of Now Zea land shares have changed hands to-day at Ll4 18s 6d and Lls. A few Saxons went for 2s 3d.

Captain Edwin wires as follows !! Indica tions glass further; fall and. strong winds between N, and E. and S.E,"

THE MINISTERIAL CRISIS.

THE COMING ELECTIONS-

(by telegraph.— special reporter.)

Wellington, this day.

Sm Robt. Stoctt has been asked to contest several North Island seats, bub has declined to forsake his old love—Dunedin East. Opposition ©Inner, Thirty-three Oppositionists attended the dinner at Bellamy's last night, and soven apologies were received.

Major Atkinson, who presided, urged his followers to stick together, and said thab although some of those present might bo defeated, ho did nob doubb that the part would return to power with a substantial majority. In the event of tho general elections being held under the new Representation Act, tho elections are not likely to take place before September, as tho work of preparing the now rolls will take some time. The Premier thinks thab Parliament should prorogue on Monday or Tuesday next. He will only try and put through measures of urgent necessity such as thoGovernment Loans toLocal Bodies Bill and the Wewtland Education Board Bill. The Government have not yet determined what bhree names they shall suggest bo the House as Commissioners to act with the Surveyor-General and others in defining tho new doctoral boundaries, bub they are in communication with several porsons with a view to seeing if they aro willing to act. As the election for Avon takes place to morrow, the new momber will bo able to take his seat on Friday. Ho will bo ontitlcd to his full honorarium for tho ono or two sittings open to him, and his cheque will bo available for paying tho expenses of his general election campaign.

R.M. COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Beforo H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.) Veale v. Dajirach. —Claim Ll9 3s 3d, amount of promissory note. -Mr G. T. Keetley for plaintiff, and Mr Napier for do fendaut.—The defendant had been arrested on warrant, as he was about to leave for Fiji per s.s. Arawata yesterday.—Mr Keetley called William D. Veale, the plaintiff, who proved defendant's signa ture to tho P.N.—Mr Napier submitted that plaintiff had no cause of action, as tho note had been endorsed to tho National Bank of New Zealand.—Tho plaintiff, re called by His Worship, said ho had nover parted with the possession of tho note, though he had signed his name on tho back of it.—Mi1 Napier then said that the arrest of tho defendant was done to try and extort money from him. He had been domiciled in Fiji for five years, and had become a bankrupt there, and this the plaintiff well knew. A month ago defendant had come to Auckland on business, and when about to leave again yesterday was pounced upon by a bailiff. The debt, moreover, was nearly six years old. -Mr Napier quoted from tho Bank ruptcy Ordinance of Fiji to show that tho debtor's pei'6on and property were pro tected by the adjudication. Ho also quoted tho cases of the Eoyal Bank of Scotland versus Cuthbert and Edwards versus Ronald (Knapp's reports) to show that proceedings in bankruptcy in any court of Her Majesty's dominions would bo regarded and respected by all other British Courts. He asked. His Worship to discharge tho defendant and adjourn the case until the formal proofs of defendant's bankruptcy could bo obtained from Fiji.—Mr Keetley replied and asked that defendant be ordered to rind bail for the debt.—His Worship said he did not think it a case for bail. The de fendant would be discharged and the case adjourned to 23rd July, to enable the de fendant to produce tlio ollicial evidence of his bankruptcy in Fiji.

Jewish Nobility In England.

Alexander Weill, in the "Figaro" of Feb ruary 28 tb, celebrates his race by citing numerous cases of the infiltration of Jewish blood into the most aristocratic veins of England. The tendency to cross the Semi tic and British races, indeed lie declares, to be on the increase. Beside Jews raised to high dignity by tho Queen such as the Rothschilds, Disraelis, Montefiores, etc., Weill quotes many Jewish baronots and knights bearing such names as Goldsmid, Solomon, Phillios, Samuel, Simon, Vogel and Magnus. The Horschell peerage ; tho baronotcies of Samuelson and Lopes ; and the titles of knighthood borne by the Behrens, the d'Aguilars, Wolfs and others, are more or less Jewish dignities. Among noble families mixed with the Jewish blood is given that of Sir Francis Head, tho de scendant of a Moses Menics, who had espoused the daughter and heir ess of a former Sir Francis Head, and whose sons resumed tho maternal name. A grand daughter of the same Moses Mendcs became the wifo of Rev. Georgo Herbert, brother to the second Earl of Carnarvon. Another branch of the Mendcs stock is traced into the Tweeddale family — through the marriage of a daughter of the Baron d' Aguilar ; and another daughter of Mendes married the second Viscount of Galway. The late Lord Hough ton was a direct de scendant. The blood of Moses Mendes spread much further than even (this ; but it wouldfprobably tire our readers to follow out all its ramifications. Suffice to say that it got into tho veins of the [Ricardos, and thenco into tho neighbourhood of ducal coronets. Tho wife of the present heir of Richmond and Gordon is a daughter of Percy Ricardo. Tho family of Abudiente, or Gideon, is another Jewish family with high aristo cratic connections—includsng Viscounts, barons and oven tho Chancellor of the Ex chequer, Clriklers, "a decendant of that same Sampson Gideon, who, after having formally renounced tho synagogue, left a will in which ho expressed the ciesiro to be laid away with his fathers, in the Jewish Cemetery. Tho Walpole and Lisburne families have Jewish blood in their veins. Then tho Countess Desarfc is the daughter of 11. L. Bischofsheim, who was a Jew ; the Count ess of Orkney is tho widow of Baron Samuel; the Duchess of Saint Albans, tho Counteas of Rosoberry, Lady Coutts-Lind say and several other ladies of title are moro or less of Jewish origin. There are two in stances of a mixture of Jewish witli royal blood- through alliances mado by members of the housees of Richmond and Gago (of Plantagenfc descent), and by members of the houses of Saint-Albans and Southamp ton. *

Weill bases most of his statements on Burko's " Peerage" and upon notes drawn from the " Jewish World," of London. His spelling of names makes some of his quota tions difficult to understand ; but the gen^ eral result, if at all trustworthy, is worth studying- It appears that the editors of tho " Peerage" took especial pains to elucidate the extont affiliation by marriage between Jews and titled Gentiles, for the benefit of those interested in the Semitic question ; and the Jewish papers have aided and "con firmed the research.

To what an extent the English press is controlled by Jews, would be an interesting subject for similar Weill's researches, Jews

have been notably successful as newspaper men; and Joseph Levy proprietor of the London " Daily Telegram," the most suc cessful English paper in the world, is an example. Faots liko these from the most dignified and telling answer in the Stoeckera and obher anti-Semitic preachers and pamphleteers.—N. O. "Time-Democrat.

THE RECENT ROBBERIES.

The Prisoner Shelly before the

Court

At the Police Court this morning, before Mr H. G. Seth Smith, R.M., Henry George Shelly, on remand, was charged with the commission of fifteen separate acts of break ing and entAing. The following is asummary of the charges :—Stealing property worth L 6 10b, belonging to B. W. Logan ; steal ing property worth LG,thc property of Lady Townshend ; stealing property worth LI 2s 6d, tho property of J. P. Walker ; stealing property worth Li 10s belonging to David Beaton ; stealing property worth L 5 5s be longing to tho Rev. Henry R. Dewsbury ; stealing property worth L 7 belonging to A. F. Strangman; stealing L 2 worth of pro perty belonging to A. Burgess; stealing L 2 los worth of property belonging to Ht Young; stealing property worth L 4 17s belonging to RoDerb Salter ; stealing 7s Gd worth of property belonging to W. Holmes; stealing 25s worth of property belonging to T, Homming ; stealing LI 7s Cd worth of property belonging to D. Campbell; steal ing LI worth of property belonging to G. Jones.

Sergeant Pratt prosecuted. Mr Campbell ayipeared for tho accused, and asked that all witnesses be ordered out of Court, which was done. R. W. Logan, warehouseman, deposed that ho resided at Clarence-street, Devon port. On the 20th inst. he went out,leav.ing his brothor in the house. On returning at 9.30 p.m. ho missed an overcoat, two silver fruit knives, a pocket compass, and a pack of cards. He observed that a box had been gone through, but could not be certain if anything elso was missing. He valued the property at from LG to L 7. He reported the matter to Detective Tuohy the following morning. B. H. Kcesing, pawnbroker, Victoria streot, dopoaed that tho accused had sold him a silver watch and two silver fruit knives (produced). Prior to thoarrival of the accused, witness had received information from tho police regarding t,he larceny of tho fruit knives, so that ho did not purchase them.

Chief Detectivo J. J. Tuohy deposed that on tho 22nd ho proceeded to Devonporfc, and, in company with Constable O'Brien, arrested the accused on the present charge. After ho was charged accused said, " Yes, I am tho man." Witness showed him tho fruit knives when accused said, "You will find tho coat at Brown's house, and there's a case of cards in tho pocket." Accused also said, "I know nothing of tho compass, but I havo a sovereign purse up at my ihouse." Witness then searched the accused's house in the presence of tho accused, his mother, and Constable O'Brien. In the pocket of a pea jacket he found the pocket compass, which accused said ho thought was a sovoreign purse. Witness then ac companied licensed to tho house of a man named Brown, and there found tho overcoat and tho cards in a pocket thereof. The knives wero handed over to him by Mr Keesing. By Mr Campbell : When ho arrested prisoner ho asked prisoner his name, to which ho roplied that it was Shelly. Wit ness then said "You are charged with break ing into tho premises of 11. W. Logan, and stealing these knives, apocketeompass.pack of cards and a tweed overcoat." Witness did not think that Constable O'Brien spoke before the accused replied. Witness know nothing of the accused previously. Accused told him that his ago was 21 years.

Constable O'Brien gave corroborative evi dence. No inducement to admit the chargo was held out to accused. Tuohy advised him to tell the truth after ho had admitted stealing the knives. Cross-examined by Mr Campbell: Witness told accused it would be beat for him to tell the truth. Mr Campbell submitted that the case must fall through, as theonly evidence of tho breaking and entering was the admission of accused, and the evidence of the constable and of tho detective was contradictory on that point.

His Worship said that there certainly was a prima facia case of larceny, though tho ovidence supporting the charge of breaking and entering was of the slenderest description. — Sergeant Pratt then amended tho charge to one of stealing from dwelling, and Mr Camp boll offering no objection and reserving his defence, tho accused was committed for trial.

CITY COUNCIL ELECTION.

The vacancy for Grafton Ward in the City Council, caused by tho retirement of Councillor Clarke, i 3to bo filled by a special eloction. To-day Mr W. Barton was nominated for the vacant seat, his proposer and seconder being Air G. P. Pierce and Mr F. A. White respectively.

A Strange Creature.

Count Joachim Pjfeil, the German-African explorer, who has just left Germany as Governor-General of the Somali country, gives the following account of a mysterious creature seen on the coast of the Ulanga district: "We often saw an animal in tho water which we first believed to bo a ser pent, from its movements, and from tho fact that only now and then it appeared on tho surface for a few seconds. Once, when we shot at it, we were surprised to sco it rise out of the water, and fly away. After ward wo succeeded in obtaining one of tho curious creatures. It -was about tho sizo of a ' large, tamo duck, with black plumago and a metallic lustra, On its wings we noticed a few very light yollow feathers. The neck was very long and thin, and ended in a long, pointed beak, at. tho edge of which were two rows of sharp teeth. At first sight no head was visible, and tho neck appeared only to end in a beak The whola body of tho bird is under water while swimming, only the long neck bein" seen. If it was frightened it disappeared altogether under the water, or few rapidly away. Another peculiarity which we noticed was that when tho bird had left the water it lay down on a bush with out stretched Avings to .get dry. Tho flesh of this creaturo has an unpleasant, oily flavour."

gisß Malcombo, the lady o/angslisfc, is announced to deliver a lectura in trie Alex andra-street Church to-morrow Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in aid of the school im provement'fund. The subject ia "One Hour in the Tabarnacle in the Wildeness." Those who heard this popular lecture when delivered sometime ago speak very highly both of the matter and manners of h;r delivery, as the object is a good one we have no doubt but that the church will be crowded, so that those who desire a good seat better be in time.

There is still a fair demand for Saxon* at about 2s 2d. The crushing is reported to be shaping for a good return. Trentons have bean dealt in at Is 4d and Is sd. There are buyers of Auckland Timber at 30s, sellers about 375. Colonial Insurance are wanted at 3s 2d, and New Zealand Insurance about Cos 6d. JBank of New Zen.l land'shares ofiercd at Lls 2s fJ

SALE OF MATAMATA.

We understand that Mr J. G. Firth has sold nearly the whole of the Matamata estate to a syndicate of English capitalists, who, we believe, intend to continue Mr Firth's policy of placing small settlers upon the block under advantageous condi tions. The private residence, stock, and machinery have been disposed of along with the estate, and the only portion of the latter that has been reserved from sale is a small area around tho hot springs. No par ticulars as to- price, etc., have yet tran spired, but at any rate the transaction has been completed, and Matamata _ lias passed into other hands. It is to be hoped' that its now proprietors will do as much for it in the way of legitimate settlement and cultivation as Mr Firth has done.

THE BURGLARY AT GOODSON'S.

Last niglib tho watchman at Newton, Fire Brigade Station,while walking on the Arch Hill Road, found two cheap gold rings. He handed them over to the police, and they are believed to be a portion of tho pro perty stolen from Goodson's. One of the rings had been considerably damaged by being trodden on.

Cause of the Italian-Abyssinian Quarrel.

A corniEsroNDENT at Cairo writes to the " Sfc. James's Gazette " as follows : " It is no news that the Italians, who have held peaceful possession of Massowah and its environs for two years, were suddenly attacked, on the second anniversary of their occupation by Ras Aloola at the head of an overwhelming1 force, and suffered a very great disaster. Re-inforcemonts have been despatched to Massowah, and we may shortly hear of a renewal of hostilities ; yet no one has inquired into tho cause of this sudden rupture. The reason for it, though little known, is easily explained. 1' A few years ago Admiral Sir William Hewett, when commanding in the Red Sea, was dispatched by the British Government on a diplomatic mission to King Johannes. Under his auspices and with tho assistance of Captain Speedy,the well-known traveller, a treaty was drawn up between Egypt and Abyssinia, which was subsequently ratified. When tho Italians took over Massowah from Egypt with the sanction of the British Government, they were supposed to sub scribe to the terms of the treaty, which as sured certain important priveliges to King Johannes. Among other things, the Egyptian, and consequently tho Italian, ocenpation should be confined to tho island of Massowah and tho McKuliu Fort on the mainland. The adjacent territory was de clared to be neutral as far as Aliet, about twenty-six miles inland, which marked the boundary line. " Notwithstanding the existence of this agreement, the Italians occupied and strongly fortfied Saati, a central post mid way between McKuilu and Ailet, and sent a party of engineers across the border into tho Bogos country, which had been ceded to Abyssinia. This party was promptly cap tured by order of the King, who sent Ras Aloola to reconnoiter. lias Aloola mado a military reconnaissanco toward Saati and lost some men in killed and wounded. Ho then sent a messengor to Massowah to in qniro of Gen. Gene whether he wished for peaco or war ; adding that in the former case tho Italians must evacuate Saati, respect the neutral ground, and confine themselves within the Strict limits pro scribed by tho treaty. The General courteously supplied his enemy's wants, but declined peaco on these terms; and when Ras Aloola observed that the Italians were sending up supplies and munitions of war to Saati he attacked and annihilated the convoy. "It is quite comprehensible that the Italians do not care for peace on the terms proposed. Their raison d'etre on the Afri can coast is not to garrison a wretched island in tho worst locality in the Red Sea, but to develop tho resources of the country by encouragingl trade with the interior through Massowah. King Johannes had long complained of Egyptian obstruction, and Admiral Hewott's mission was under taken with the object of protecting Abys sinia.llß from such obstruction, and affording them every legitimate facility for trade thronjfh, Massowah. The treaty, like tho capitulations under which Egypt is now suffering, was a necessity for the time; but when coding the placo to Italy, Eng land should at least have notified the termination of the contract, for the breach of which she is morally responsible. Under the presont condition no treaty can bo imagined more likely to produce dissensions and border warfare than that drawn up by our gallant Admiral."

Doctoring Old Gowns.

It is rather an interesting occupation to go over the dresses in one^ wardrobe and see what can be made of them for this year's wear. In spite of what people say about the fashions changing bo rapidly, a well made gown can be worn two seasons and look all right up to the end of the second. The chief thing is to have it made by a milliner who knows the " last note" of the mode and who from it can deduce the next one. Then, ff.you have a careful maid, and do not indulge in a run on that particular gown, all will be well.

There are girls who hack out their pet dresses, wearing them afc all times and seasons, lounging about in a newly built costume over the furze, or on a Japanese couch on the tennis lawn. Siich girls never look well-dressed, and yet their clothe 3 cost much more than they ought They are always buying new gowns,*be causo thoy get their garments out of condi tion so soon. A dross ought to be treated like a horse, given moderate exercise and plenty of rest. If one is always trotting it out, there is rapid deterioration.

But on the other hand, those who take care of their dresses are afraid to wear them as often as they might lest they became so cially historic. Some one was scolding Maud the other day for wearingl the same dress too often, when Prod, who overheard tho remark, said that he only wished he could get his wife to wear her gown oftencr. Would it not be nice if some one would got up a sort of competition and give prizes to those girls who wore their dresses oftenest without looking shabby or ill dressed ? It is really & hard necessity when tho purse is shallow, to have to buy new gowns when there are quite good enough one& in, the wardrobe, simply be cause one's frionds knows the others so well and growl when they are donned too often. When one tries to be economical one's re ward is to have a friend say : " You never mean to say, Madge, that you've got that gown still. Why, I remember it ages ago." And l.loobly plead that it's quite good and a rather pretty frock. The answer is : "Oh yes, it's well enough, but you've worn it so often. ■"' We are all tired of it." The path of virtue is certainly uphill all the wav Amy dear. I call it very hard to be scolded and called to order and clubbed stingy just because one has denied one's self the pleasure of a new dress,

How to Get Sick.-Expose yourself day and night, sit too much without exercise work too hard without jvst, doctor all the time take all the vile nostrums and imitations advertised and then you will want to know eriisea,

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THE AtrCRLAftD EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY 81. ISM.



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