Births

COWLEY.—At Endless View, Frankton June , tion, Waikato, on the 10th August, the wife Of James Cowley, engineer, of a daughter.

Deaths.

DANSBY. - On August 7, at Wallscnd,'V.S.W., Harry B. Dansey, second son of the late liichard Ingram Dansey, formerly of hast on Court, Herefordshire, England; aged 42 years. MELLSOP.—On A\igust<, at the resideice of his son, J. T. Mcllsop, Knockmaroon, waraku East, John Mellsop, late of Dublin, Ireland, in

the 81th year of his age. THOM.—On August 11, at Sussex-street, off Newton Road, Janet, the dearly hcloved wife of Walter Thorn, engineer ; aged oo years. " Absent from the body ; preseut with the Tho fuueral will leave her residence for Waikomiti, on Saturday, 13th inst.. at 1 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :-

Tins Day. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 4 p.m. For Opotiki, per Douglas, at p.m. • For Tauianga, and Opotiki, per Clansman, at o

For m'Whitiangi, Gum Town, Upper Mill, and Tairua. per lona, at 5 p.m. ■ For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan- Karoi, Kamo, and Mangapai, per \\ emngton, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Kotuku, at 5.30 p.m. .*#»

Saturday, 13th inst. For Katikati. Aongatete, T.'iuranßa, nnd Opotiki (via Thames), per Kotomahana, at b.Ju p.m. For Thames, per Itotomahnna, at 7 a.m. ForWaiwora, Te Kapa, and Warkwortb, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For New Plymouth and Southern Ports, per

Oreti, at I p.m. For Wanganui and South, per Macgrcgor, at 1 p.m.

Monday, August 15th

For New Plymouth and Southern Ports per

Gairloch, at 11 a.m. _ , . For Putiki and Coromandcl, per Coromandel,

at 11.30 a.m. For Opotiki, per Cholmsford, at 4 p.m For Russell, and Kawakawa, per llotomahana,

at i p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Itawcnc. Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. Per Alameda, as follows:

I'or Samoa, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. Money orders, Registered letters, and newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of Cdm ad dition to tho postage, will be received by the mail agenton board the steamer up to tne time of sailing. This mail will be duo at London September 19.

Tuesday, 16th inst. For London, via Rio Janeiro and Plymouth (per Doric, from Lyttelton. 20th inst.), por Rotorua. at 1 p.m., for correspondence specially so addressed only. Mail will be due at Plymouth about Ist October.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

The China Navigation Co.'s new steamer Tsinan is to leave Sydney for Honkong on September 3.

The schooner Gisborne will leave for East Coast ports this evening with general cargo and one passenger, Mr M. Swinton.

The schooner Jessie Nicoll (Couch) cleared at the Customs this afternoon for Brisbane, via Mercury Bay. She is to load 80,000 feet sawn and dressed timber at the last named port.

The three-masted schooner Maile cleared at the Customs this afternoon for Frien ily Islands and Samoa. Passengers :—Hon. W. McMillan, Messrs H. T. Thompson, E. Stevenson, Miller, A. Wright, Oscar Ham rill, Mr and Mrs McKenzie and 2 children, and Rev. Long. The Maile takes a full general cargo.

The brigantine Peerless has entered out ward for Sydney via Kaipara, and the brigantine Parnell, for Sydney via Hoki anga.

The s.s. Australia arrived at Gisbdrrie from Auckland at 9 a.m. to-day.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(special.)

DEFENCE OF EQUIMAULT

AN IMPERIAL UNDERTAKING. London, August 12. The Imperial Government have decided to co-operate with the Government of the Dominion of Canada in fortifying the im portant harbour of Equimault in the North Pacific.

TERRITORY FOR THE POPE

IMPORTANT NEGOTIATIONS,

[SPECIAL.]

London, August 12.—The " Daily Chron icle " reports thai; Couit Kalnoky, the Austrian statesman, is discussing with re presentatives of the Papacy and of tha Italian Government, the question of ceding territory to the Pope.

THE QUEEN'S FUND.

WOMEN'S JUBILEE OFFERING.

(special. )

London, August 12

A considerable 'sum remains unexpended of the large amount of money subscribed for^th'b Womert's Jubileo offering,,to. th e Queen. The fact has elicited some com ment. ALLEGED UNGRACIOUS CONDUCT. The women of Govan, in honour of the Jubilee, endowed and furnished a hospital and asked Her Majesty's permission to call it by the title of " The Victoria Hos pital." The Queen is said to have refused the request, and it is alleged that Her Majesty is displeased that the money was not subscribed to the Imperial Institute, in stead of being devoted to the purpose of a Hospital.

CHOLERA IN EUROPE.

INCREASED MORTALITY.

(special. )

London, August 11.-The outbi-eak of cholera in Italy is increasing in virulence, and some alarm is beginning to be felt in

consequence.

IRISH LEAGUE TO BE PROCLAIMED.

(special),

London, August 11. —The Government have decided to proclaim the Irish National League under the Crimes Act, after the House of Commons lias granted supply.

COLONIAL, WOOL SALES.

(special.)

jliONDon, August 11.—At the Antwerp wool sales, which open on the 17th inst., 37.000 bales are to be submitted, including 11,000 bales of Australian wool,

LOYAL NEW SOUTH WALES.

LETTER FROM THE QUEEN.

(SPECIAL.)

London, August 11th

The Queen has written expressing her warmest thanks for tho loyal address lately forwarded to her by the New South Wales Parliament. She wishes her thanks to be especially conveyed to the President of the Legislative Council, and to the speakers whose patriotic speeches she considers, afford abundant evidence of the loyalty and affectiou of the colonists. Her Majesty greatly admired the beautiful manner in which the addreßs had been en grossed and illuminated.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

(special.)

London, August 11th.—Mr Cross has, in response to Sir Graham Berry's request, promised the advocacy of tho Ministry in inducing the Indian Government to take an official part in Melbourne Centennial Ex hibition.

THE NEW HEBRIDES QUESTION.

The Cabinet intend to consider the New Hebrides dispute to-day. Mr Bryce intends to ventilate the subject in the House of Commons during the discussion of the motion for tho diplomatic vote.

THE ENGLISH CRICKET SEASON.

Two amateurs—Newborn and Braun— are included in Shaw's cricketing team for Australia.

AUSTRALIAN ORANGES.

The oranges received by the steamer Austral have realised on the average Id per box. Some in the best condition realised as high as 11s 6d per box. About two hun. dred cases of the fruit were found to be un-

sound.

AN AUSTRALIAN COMPANY.

The Merryvalle rastoral Lompauy is being floated with a capital of L 165,000.

THE ENGLISH HARVEST.

The Hessian fly combined with the drought, is causing injury to the crops throughout England.

LAND TAX PROPOSALS.

Disseution in the Queensland

ministry.

(reuter.)

Brisbane, this day.

Mr Mac Donald Paterson, postmaster, has resigned owing to differences with his col leagues on the budget proposals, which in. e lude a land tax of a penny in the L on the unimproved value of land.

CERTIORARI.

(Dedicated to St. Andrew.)

In the good days of yore, when sound learning was rare, And doctor* and lawyers wore no boobies ; When pedants to open their mouths would not dare, And were scarcer than sapphires and rubies— When College Professors', and Chancellors, too, Paraded no upper lip hniry— Chief Barons and Judges in number not few Pronounced tho word " Ser-shc-o-ray-rye."

Though their days have gone by they wcro o ever old fools, No matter how pedants denounco them. They nover attended the " cheap parish schools."' As great educators pronounce them. They studied their Latin and Greek when 'twas pure. At night, when the heavens were starry. 'Twould make their jaws snap in the grave, I feel sui-e. If they heard the word " Karty-o-raro."

Queer classical learning is now very cheap, And colleges common as honey ; Degrees are conferred on " a horse " or a sheop* If you fork out a trifle of money. A handle or ten you can slick to your name, Brit brains can't be bought, " By Lord Harry." Be cheeky, oh, numbskull, tho' ever so lame— To Sheol with your " Karty-o-ra-re."

Tim Doolan.

The Blowhole, Mt, Eden, August 11th, 18S7. *Dr. Johnson.

R.M. COURT.

(Before Mr H, G. Seth Smith, R.M. CLAIM FOR WAGES.

George Crouch v. H. C. Hanchard.— Claim, L 6 6s, for wages due.—Mr Theo. Cooper for the plaintiff and Mr Rigby for the defendant. - His Worship, after listen ing to argument, reserved judgment. ,

JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASES.

T. Faulder v. D. Gouk, claim, L 22 18s. —Defendant consented to an order being made to pay 20s per month. A. K. Pat sons v. G. Lawrence, claim L 32' 4s 6d.— Ordered to pay amount claimed forthwith, or one month in default. R. S. Sandall 7. J. Murphy, claim L7 5s 10d.-Defendant ordered^ to pay 20s per month. W. D. Dallen v. E. Martin, claim L 2 16s 2d.—Defendant ordered to pay amount claimed on or before tho b'th August, seven days in default. A. Eady v. E. Ros3er, claim L3 6s 6d.—Ordered to pay forthwith,* or seven days in default. DEFENDED CASES. W. Monaohan v. E. Green and An other. Claim L 0 15s.—Mr E. Cooper ap peared for the plaintiff, and Mr Mahony for tho defence. —The claim was for pay ments due on a mortgage.—His Worship gave judgment for the plaintiff with costs L 2 2s. ,

R. Weston v. Mrs Buchanan.—Claim, Lls.—Mr O'Meagher appeared for" the plaintiff, and Mr Theo. Cooper for the defendant.—This was an action taken to recover possession of a mare, valued at L5. —It was *llefred that the mare had been wrongfulrf detained by the defendant.— R. Westoii deposed to purchasing the mare on the Ist of April. He lost it on the 6th of. May, and on tho 9th of the same month he saw Mrs Buchanan's son working it.* Mr Buchanan refused to give up the mare.—Two other witnesses gave evidence for the plaintiff, For the defence, the son of defendant deposed to having bought tho mare for 15s at Buckland's. He made the money by gathering bones and. bottles. He lost the mare, subsequently found it on the road Fide. He did not then know that the horse had been sold out of the pound*.— A number of other witnesses were examined for t the defence, who all deposed to the identity of the mare.—Mr Cooper con tended that the title of the boy David Healy to the ownership of the mare was indefeasible, as he had purchased the mare with money earned by himself. Technical evidence was also wanting re garding tho animal having been in pound.— Mr O'Meagher contended that the defence had been very weak, as evidence of that was the fact that the defendant had not been in the witness box. -J- His Worship gave judgment for the defendant. —Mr O'Meagher elicited to take a nonsuit.—. Costs hi 6s were allowed,

Dunn v. Goodacre. - Claim, L 32 15s, for interest on promissory notes. —Mr Johnston appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Risrby for the defence.—Evidence in this case was being taken after we went tc -pess*.

SUPREME COURT. This Day.

Civil Sessions. , (Before His Honor Mr Justice Ward.)

McVay and Others V. William Wilson. —Action for account of rents and profits of real estate.—Mr Button and Mr Napier for the plaintiffs, and Mr Cotter for the defence. The action (adjourned from the Civil Sessions) was brought by George McVay, Albert John Thomas Cox, William Vickery, George Cox, and Mary Ann Cox, against tho defendant, William Wilson, for an account of rents and profits of real estate. It appeared from the statement of claim that Jane Cox died in Oct., 1874,leaviggawill appointing Geo. McVay, W. R. Waddel, and \Vm. Fraser, trustees of certain property in Auckland, to be held by them in trust for her husband up to the time of his death, and afterwards for their children, one of whom, Frank Cox.has since died in Sydney. Messrs Fraser and Waddel having declined to act as trustees, Mr McVay had appointed Wm. Vickery and James W. Preece, the latter since deid. After the death of John Cox, the husband of Jano Cox, it was found that Jane Cox owed certain debts, and it was decided by the trustees and the bene ficiaries to sell the estate, and to buy it in again by an agent. It was sold for L 325 on the 20th pf July, 1875, defendant acting as agent for the parties. A deed was pre pared by Mr Devore, by which defendant was to hold the property in trust, but this was never executed, and defendant had since held the estate and received the rents and profits, and alleged that he did not hold the property in trust for the plaintiffs, but that he purchased it for himself. The statement of defence alleged that if any arrangement were made by the beneficiaries or trustees to buy in the property, defendant had no notice. He also denied that the trustees requested him to buy in the property for the beneficiaries, and while admitting the sale and purchase of the estate, denied that he purchased for tho beneficiaries. He also denied having ever consented to sign any deed by which he was to hold the property in trust, and it such a deed was prepared it was not at his reouest, and he never executed ic.— William Vickery, was tho first witness, and then Wilson (the defendant) was examined at considerable length. Wilson stated inter alia that ho had been bankrupt, but that when he made his sworn statement to the Trustee, he totally omitted all mention of the mortgage of L2OO and tho equity of redemption. His Honor remarked that it was the first time in bankrupt's state ment that a mortgage anJ equity of re demption came under his notice, and it was fortunate for the witness that he was not brought before him on that occasion. He had no recollection of having been present with Vickery and George Cox when instructions were given to Mr Devore for preparation of a deed setting out tho terms on which he had purchased, and the declaration of trust. He could not swear positively that nothing of the kind took place,bub ho would swear that he never did consent to be a trustee. He swore posi tively he did not by arrangement buy this property on behalf of the Cox family. He bought it on behalf of Frank Cox, and ab his request. This Day. On resuming this morning, Albert Ed ward Tyrell Devore, solicitor, deposed that in 1875, while he was a member of the firm of Russell and Devore, they acted for Mrs Cox's estate. He saw Vickery and George Cox frequently together before the sale. There was an intention that it should be purchased by Wilson. Ho thought ifc was' the intention to preserve the h>nd for the Cox family. He saw Wilson respecting this, b,ut nothing was arranged, in Im presence. Wilson was aware of the desire and agreed with it. It was proposed to carry out the intention of the parties, and "Wilson agreed. (Draft produced.) Ho was solicitor for the credi tors when Wilson was adjudicated a bank rupt. Witness told Mr Maclfurlane it was trust property, and not to touch it. It was treated as such, and therefore neither considered nor valued. In 1883 Wil son came to him for advice about tho property. Ho said continual requests were being made for repairs, and he had just been'sued for rates. - Witness advised Wilson to sell the trust property, and de posit the money in a trust account, and that if afterwards ho could show that he got a fair market price and the money was safe, ho would be safe. Tho agreement (John Cox and Wilson) was simply another way of carrying out the original arrangement. —William Wilson was then recalled, and stated that Randerson paid the rents from the property to Whitaker and Russell. F. H. Cox never came over to take back the estate. He wrote over some 10 years ago, and said it was not worth troubling about. Geo. Cox did not carry out tho engrossed agreement. Ho only remem bered one conversation with Macffar lane (the creditor's trustee) about the pro perty. He could not positively say that Macftarlane knew the situation of the pro perty.—Re-examined :He told Macffarlano all he knew of tho property, and referred him to Russell and Devore. It was not true that Mr Devore told him to open a trust account in the bank. He could not be sure that ho knew of the engrossed deed when he went to the Bankruptcy Court. He had, all along, the impression that if either George or F. H. Cox or the other Coxes paid the money they were to take tho property. That was the impres- { sion Mr Russell .gave him. He could not recollect the date when he sold the property. —As the witness prepared to leave the. wjtness-bpx^His Honor said;— tflmay as welt read 'you tho section of the^-ScS bearing on this matter : 'If a debtor makes any material omission in any statement re lating to his affair's, unless the jury are satisfied, that there was no intent to defraud he is liable/&>' be imprisoned with' hard j labour for aiiyfcerm notexceeding twoyoars.' There is something for you to think over." —Alfred Ashton, land agent, deposed that from a portion of 1881 to 1884 he was em ployed by Messrs Whitaker and Russell to collect rents on Mrs Cox's property in Cook and Sale-tftreets. He disbursed out of the rents moneys for repairs, etc., and rendered accounts to Whitaker and Russell. He made the disbursements upon the order of Mr Vickery. George Cox did some repairs to the property while witness was collecting the rents. At the commencement he paid tho rates on tho property which the City Council were suing Wilson for. He did so with Whitaker and Russell's sanction. - George Cox, carpenter, residing at Mercury Bay, and *.iaa of plaintiffs in this action, de posed that his brother Frank had been in defendant's employ. Witness and Vickery interviewed Wilson prior to the sale of the property, the object being to realise suffi cient money to pay his parents' legacies and debts. Witness, however, first inter viewed Wilson by himself, and Wilson agreed to buy in the property for the family, and to ant for witness's brother by witness's instructions, which were to raise money to pay' off tho legacies nnd the debts. He also told him that about L2OO would be required for the purpose. At the subsequent interviews when Mr Vickery was present, Wilson promised to act under power of attorney for witness's brother. Imme diately before tho sale Wilson undertook in Mr Devore's office andin presence of witness, and Messrs Vickery, Preece and Devore, to purchase the property for the family, the understanding being that the transaction should.be no .expense to Wilson and that witness would gave him as much running

about as possible in connection with it. L2OO was to be raised by mortgage and the rents were to accumulate, to pay offth- -crtgago. Wilson agreed to this, and he accordingly went to the sale and bought in the property. Immediately afterwards a gentleman came up to witness and said in Wilson's presence, "I'm glad to see you are not letting the property go, but that you are stand ing by the old home." Wilson paid no money. The money that was paid was the L2OO that Wilson had agreed to borrow on mortgage. After the sale Wilson said, "If it had gone over L3OO I would not have bought, as it might have been thrown on my hands." Subsequently the trustees gave instructions (Wilson not being present) to prepare a deed. Witness signed the deed without reading it.—Mr Cotter cross-examined the witness at some length. (Left Sitting.)

SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL MATCHES.

To-morrow afternoon the principal interest will centre in the match between the Pro bable and Possible representatives in th interprovincial match. As this will be the final contest, no doubt all the men will show good play, as the results of to • morrow's match will determine the Selection Committee as to the choice of representatives. Amongst the Association matches a good game may be anticipated between Beresford and Ellerslie. This match takes place at Ellerslie, to which place the Beresforditcs will proceed in a drag. To-morrow, also, the Saracens will encounter the Devonports on their own ground. The Gordon 11. (Rugby) will meet the Cleveland Club at Wairoa South in Mr,Myer's paddock, adjoining the hotel. Amongst the extra matches are Ponsonby Rowing Clnb v. West End Rowing Club, and " Herald " 11. v. Star 11.

Rugby. United v. North Shore ll.—United: Goodacre, Roche, Done, Gash, Hobson, Bell, Cammell, Bates, Murphy, Ryan, Welsh, Ker, Tait, Smith, Spinley. North Shore, Harper, Ingles, McDonald, Otway, Brown Sullivan, Edson, Trayes, Spraggon, Tanfield, Porter, Breen, Swinnerton, Pen nalligen, Simpson. Players go over by 2.15 boat.

Auckland 11. v. Waitemata. —The fol lowing will play for Auckland 11. : Downey (2), Bishop (2)", Parker (2), Wilstead, Mc- Dermott, Reeves, Pilkington, Murphy, Mays, Moore, Bailey, Clark, J. Philpott. Waitemata: Major (2), Bailey, Downs, Stevens (2), Potter, Drummond (2), Moore, Stone, White, Graham, Courtayne, Bell. Ponsonby 11. v. Grafton IL (at Pot ter's paddock). — Ponsonby : Pilkington, Laird, T. Whiteside, Moore, McHale, Bruce (2), Beamish, Heffernan, Austen, Fagan, Samways, Chaplin, Healey, Doughty. Grafton : Skinner, Ferguson (2), Mathieson, Binns, Cowan, Mac Donald, Smith, O'Meara (2), Higgins, Mackie, Conloy, Barton and Speight. Emergency : McHugh. Remuera v Waverley (at Onehunga).— Remuera: Andrews, Buckland, Brabazon, Cranwell, Hunter, Jems, Moresby, Mc- Causland, McCormick, Margetts,) Pritt, Rich, Rigby, Stevens, and Seccombe. Emergency: Heany. A brake will leave the National for Onehunga, via Parnell, at 2 p.m. Gordon 11. v. Cleveland (at Wairoa South). — Gordon players : — Diddams, Plummer, Cooke, Collins, Ifwerson, Danahar, Harington, Wynyard, Cooper, Luak, Lewis, Hooper, Dodds, Laird, Kenderdine.

"Herald" v. " Bell."—The following will represent "Herald": — Hardwiek, Blomfield, Cooper, Brickill, Graham (2), Mackie, Nesbitt, Haslem, Hunt, Anderson, Stanley, Gardener, Wright, Smith. Ponsonby Rowing Club y. West End Rowing Club (at Potter's paddock). —Pon- sonby :E. J. Stichbury, Coombes, Steven son, J. Stichbury, W. Scott, G. Scott, Millar, Finlayson, Salt, Williamson, Scott, McMillan, Green, McDonald, Payne. West End: Dignan, Dixon, Fisher, Osmond, Farquhar, Snedden, Atkinson, Clutsam, King, Cooke, J. N. Baxter, W. Baxter, Edwards, Gentles, Lumsden. Brake will leave Union Bank at 2 p.m. sharp.

Wavekley v. Remuera (at Onehunga).— Waverley : Suttic, Mays, Otway, Jeffery (2), Watkis, Harris, Robb, Payne, Steven son, Brabant, Johnny, Ellimus, Felix and Charlie. Emergency: Wynyard. Remu era : Andrews, Brabazon, Buckland, Cran well, Hunter, Jervis, Moresby, McCausland, McCormick, Pritt, Rich, Rigby, Stevens and Seccombe. Emergency : Heamy. Brake will leave the National Bank at 2 o'clock.

Selwyn v. Waitbmata lll.—Selwyn : Bennett, Cooke, Diaz, Geard, Keetley, Mc- Donald, Morris, Murray (2), Pierce, Ross, Smart, D. Hill, Hammond, Tizard. Waite mata: Smith (2), Preston, Jackson, Pres ton, Parker, Banks, Burnett, Nesbitt, Ser vice, Newton, McKenzie, McLeod, Mc- Quett, Ford, Mills, Grant, Reid. White Rose v. Orient (Domain). — White Rose : Beamish, R. Walker, David son, McCullough, Weston, Lomez, Turner, Broughton, Holt;, Hood, C. Walker,' Col ville, Blewdon, Coleman, Rogers, Cheshire, Jackson, and Golding. Orient: Drum, Dunn, Edenborough,O'Leary, MacCormick, Mackinlay, Roberts, Madigan, Hales, Mel drum, Mitchell, Hewson, Johnson, Tait, Biggs. Emergencies : Myers, Reynell, and Geard.

Clarence IT. v. Albany 11. - Clarence IL : Lysight (captain). Forgie, Tarbutt, Taylor, Gunn, Linabnry, Armstead, Murray, Riley, Butler, Gray, Glover, Mc- Kibben, Evans, Right. Emergencies: Adams, Rainey, Davinson, Kelly. Albany 11. : Fielder, Bealc, Stewart, Foster, Woollams, Palmer, Francis, Adams, Francis, Seed, Main, Barker, Warnock, Clai'ke, Latta. Emergencies: Burns and Catchpole.

Home Bay v. Clarence (Surrey Hills).— Green (Capt.), Comvav (2), Buchanan, Mc- Carthy (2), Wardcll, Maude, Scott, French, Schmidt, Jackson, Young, Glover, Hutehin son ; emer., Nicholson, Chapman, Mase field, Becroft. Clarence ; Kelly (2), Millar, Gray, 'Tarry, Katterns, Lysaght, Ramsay, Riley, Bowdcn, Wright, Worms, Flynn, O'Connor, Nicholas; emer., Woods, Eilley, Nicholas.

Herald 11. v. Star ll.—Herald: Gee, Falconer, Roberts, Spargo, Reid, Craw ford, Lovell, Carmichael, Buckston, Archer, Jackson, Blewden, Gillespie, Craddock, Darby. Emergencies: Hampton, Moff, Jones, Hall. This match is to be played in the Domain. Britomart 11. v. Victoria.—Britomart: Stirling (captain), Jackson, Howard, Allen, Rodwell, Angelo, Vercoe, Mahoney, Brodie, Broberg, Endean, Yon der Heyde, Whitley, McGill, Gillespie. Rovers v. University (Domain).—The following team will represent the Rovers : Bustiill, Barnes, Bradburn, Cronin, Corles, Errington, Flynn, Kilgour, Kelly,Laurence, Mell, MeGill, Sutherland, Wakerley, Wat son. Emergency : Ramsbottom. 'Varsity : Adams, Bagnall, Brabant, Bruce, Colqu honn, Cox, Dowie, Farretl, Gillie?, Macgill, Mnrphy, Meyers, Parr, Walker, Wilson. Ejnergencies: Aubin, Macgill. i Edknv Bkitomaht (Hospital).—The fol lowing will represent Eden: A. Jowitt (capt.), Cranwell, Bishop, Lee, Bell, Cueksoy, Dempsey, 6. Gvindrod, Warren, Peace, Smith, Drum, Trigg, Latimer, Holmes. Britomart: Fernandez (capt.), Luke, Mooncy, Onyon (2), Gyde, Allen, Gillespie, Hill, Winks, McFarlane, Shortt, Donovan, Pelham, Fortzer. Emergencies: Barton, Craig/Gyde. Gordon 11. v. Waikoa South. —Gordon 11. : Lewis, Kenderdine, Cooke, Plumper, Dodds, Collins (captain), Johnston, Ifwer

son, Danagher, Harrington, Wynyard, Lusk, Hooper, Kissling and Cooper. Steamer will leave Queeivstreet Wharf on Saturday morning at 9.30 sharp.

Association matches

Saeacens v. Devonport. — Saracens" Shakespeare, Hodgk'inson, Greenway, Shep herd (2), Owen, Hull, Smith, Binney, Har, rington, Gould. Devonporb: Whitaker, Wynn-Williams, Chamberlain, J. Logan. Mason, Dacre, Hodges, Armstrong, R: Logan, Carroll. C. Williams. Emergencies : McKenzie, Cave, Roberts. . Ellekslie v. Beresford (at Ellerslie). — Ellerslie: Somerfield (2), Peek (2), Ken ward (2), W. Hill, J. Goodliff, T. Clark, S. Ferguson, T. Brimmer. Substitutes : Mul grove, Neilis. Beresford: Gash, Baker, Haslam, Ewen, Skinner, Cousins (2), Head, Duthie, Legge and Marsh. A 'bus will leave corner of Wyndham and Queen-streets at 2 o'clock sharp for first and socond teams. Caklton v. Hornets.—Canton : Car michael, Charter, Edwards, Hill, Hudson, Marriner, Ryburn, Sanderson, Shannon, Perring, Wright. Hornets: Creeth, Chamberlain, Brown, Orams, Parkinson, Renshaw, Kilpatrick, Salmon, Hay, Matthews, Whittington. Beresford 11. v. Ellerslie ll.—Beres ford 11. : Canham,Bowring,Tring,Sanderson, Beale, Jones, Baird, Head, Ellyett, Cousins and Donovan. Ellerslie: Hean, Hope, Durston, Charles, Hatfield, Wood, Reynell, Lawrence, Somerfield, Lawrence, Loomb; emergencies: Thorpe, Jackson. Rangers 11. v. Links ll.—Rangers 11. : Little, Thomas, Lewis, Bloomfield, Wise man, McMillan, McCormish, Carter, Craw ford, Ewington, Hutchison (2) Parkinson. Links 11. : Lawford, Davis, Munn, Wilson, Wilkie, Adams, Baker, Howard, Hunt, Somerville. Emergencies : DeThierry, Creagh. Hornets 11. v. Wanderers.—Hornets: Crawford, Campbell, Smith, Wiseman, Howden, McNaughton, Johnson, Wrigley, Halswell, Taylor, Gash, Airey. Links v. Rangers.—Links : Heather, Massey, Mercer, Mcllwraith, Harvey, New comb, Naylor, Douglas, Matthie, Pheney, J. Bond. Rangers :J. S. Rowe (captain) Finlayson, Rotherham, Mercer, Dewar, Speer, McMurthrie, Forsyth, Bell, D. Stewart, Thomas. Emergency : White.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The weekly meeting took place this after. noon. Present : Messrs S. Luke (Chair man), D. Goldie, J. H. Upton, J. W. Carr> J. M. Lennox and Theo. Cooper.

Gikls' High School.—lt was resolved on the recommendation of the Visiting Com mittee that the following persons should be requested to act as examiners of special subjects: Singing, Mr Chas. Bloom field, fee L2 2s Od ; drawing, Mr W. I. Robertson, fee L2 2s Od ; sewing, Mrs S. A. Jones, L2 2s Od ; drill and calisthenics, Lieut.-Col. Mahon. It also de cided to apply to the Coriimissioners of Education Reserves fora liberal grant from the revenues of secondary education reserves in aid of the cost of maintenance.

Chairman's Report.—This report stated (1) that tenders had been invited for erec tion of school building at Herekino Village Settlement, and (2) that list of books for Onehunga School Library had been ap proved. Interprovincial Football Match.— The Auckland Rugby Union wrote request ing the Board to declare a half-holiday for the various schools in and around Auckland on Wednesday afternoon next (the occasion of the interprovincial match Auckland v. Canterbury. The latter stated that the leading commercial houses and the Insurance Companies had agreed to close, and the Mayor had been asked to proclaim a public half-holiday. It was de cided to refer the Union to the School Com mittees.

A Boy- Draws the Line at Chopping Wood.—Somecorrespondonoewaslaid before the Board with reference to the alleged ex pulsion by theteacherof aboy named Phelan who had refused to chop wood. The Com mittee had backed up the teacher (Mr Chapman) and Mr Phelan (father of the boy) appeared before the Board to appeal.— It was decided to inform both Committee and teacher that the latter had exceeded his authority, and that the boy must be re ceived back to the school.

Free Night-School.—lt was resolved, on the recommendation of the Committee— (1) That 10s 6d a week be allowed Mr Robinson, drawing master, for his services at the free night-school; (2) that Mr W. H. Newton should receive an addition of LlO to his salary, and that L5 5s should be paid to Mr F. Warren.—The thanks of the Board were voted to Messrs Leonard, Hart, Healey, Dickinson, and Carter, for past services in connection with the night school.

Napier-street School. — The City Schools. Committee forwarded Mr Scott's offer to sell allotment in Napier-street for L 450, reserving to himself the right to erect buildings thereon. —It was agreed to accept these terms, and to obtain alternate plans for building in wood and brick to accommodate 500 children, to gether with estimate of cost.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr Thomas M. Jackson sold by auction to-day allotment No. 6, village of Howick, having a frontage of 203 feet to Peeton street; also, the dwelling-house erected thereon, i The price realised was L 45. The allotment in Rokeby-strcet was held over.

Mr G. W. Binney sold by auction to-day 943 sacks of potatoes, price L2 6s to L 2 15s per ton ; also 65 sacks of maize at 2s 4d to 2s lOd ocr bushel.

Dunedin, this day. In the case of Sargood v. the Corporation of Dunedin, Mr Justice Williams gave judg ment for the Corporation, witli costs, hold ing that the excessive rainfall caused the flood, and not any negligence on the part of the Corporation.

Herbert's dwelling, near Tapanui, has been burnt clown. It was insured for £300 in the Standard Office.

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1887.

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Mrs' Parr was walking up the Victoria Wharf at Devonport last evening, when she accidentally fell overboard. Tide was out at the time, and she fell on the sand, and, strangely enough, was not very seriously injured. Dr. Parkinson attended her. The illuminated address to Supt. Thom son is in the window of Messrs Kid.d and Wildman for this week only. Capt. Edwin advises as follows :—lndica tion of a continuance of very cold weather. Strong S.E. to S.W. winds, and glass rise fast. Mr D. F. Evans will hold a sale of house hold furniture, etc., at half-past ten ; and Mi- A. B. Griffiths, a sale of trees at the Parnell Nurseries, at 1 p.m., to-morrow. We believe that if every one would use American Co.'s Hop Bitters freely there would he much less sickners and misery in the world and people are fnst finding this out, Avhole families keeping well at a trilling cost by its use. AY c advise all to try it. Kead. PdVKRTY AND SuFFER'ING. — " I "Was dragged down with debt, poverty, and suffering for years, caused by a sick family and large bills for doctoring, which did them no good. I was completely discouraged, until one vcar ago by the advice of my pastor, I procured Hop Bitters, and commenced their use, and in one month wo were all well, and none of us have seen a sick day since; and I want to cay 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, J know it.-A Work inqMan." Read.



Auctions. TOMORROW (SATURDAY), At half-past 10 o'clock. -P. F. EVANS Will Soil at his Mart, as above, without any reserve, MANGLE, IRON BEDSTEAD, PAL LIASSKS, Colonial Oven, Flax Mat tress. Box Sundries, Saw. Matting and Carpet, Pair Hedge Shears, Gas Stove, Revolver. Kero sene Tin, etc., Boiler, Concertina, Gas Bracket, Coal Hammer. Tomahawk and Axo, Kaleido scope and 10 Views, &c, &c. Also, Piano, Chairs, Tables, Kitchen Dresser, Scales and Weights, Stepladder, Plate Rack, and very Handsome Mottled Kauri Bookcase, Duchesse Suite (marblo tob), Queen Anne Suite, Mottled Kauri Chest of Drawers, Half-tester Iron Bed stead, Single Bedstead, 'j. ' mREES ! mUEES ! mREES ! JL JL JL By public auction on SATURDAY, August 13, Mr James Mason, of the Parnell Nurseries, will continue the CLEARING SALE of NUR SERY STOCK. Having such a large quantity left, it must be sold, to make room for young stuff, at any price. The Stock to be offered has all been faithfully prepared, and is in excellent; order for transplanting, comprising all varieties of Fruit Trees, Olives, Walnuts, and Chestnuts iv large numbers, Ornamental and Shelter Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Pot Plants, etc., etc. Sale will commence on the ground at 1 p.m. sharp. No reserve. r A. B. GRIFFITHS, Auctioneer. B. ARTHUR.] [j. F. BUDDLE. MONDAY, AUGUST 15, At Eleven a.m. VALUABLE FARM, KAIPARA. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. The undersigned bay« been favoured with in structions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court to sell by auction.-at their Mart, (4 jeen street, on Monday, 15ih day of August next, at eleven o'clock a.m.. THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE PRO PERTIES ,:- , The Opu Farm, containing 701 Acres, situate on the Arapaua River, known as Maselicld's Farm. 200 acres in grass, the rest valuable Bush Land, with excellent feed for cattle; a'l fenced and subdivided, and is furnished with homestead, barns, sheds, &c.; soil limestone and rich black loam. This is one of the most choice farms at the Kaipara, and its ofter for sale presents an un usual opportunity for ob'aining a good farm ing property at a cheap rate. Also, Allotment No. 24. Parish of "WTiakapirau, of the same River, containing 80 acres. Easy terms can be made. ARTHUR & BUDDLE, Salesmen and : Auctioneers. MONDAY, AUGUST 15, At 11 o'clock. . Sale at the North Shore, corner of Dock street and Calliope Terrace. Splendid Piano by Richir, Suite of Furniture, Pictures, Carpets, Linoleum, Case Stuffed Birds, Fender and Irons, Whatnot, Tables, New and Varied Music Books, Single and Double Iron Bedsteads, Toilet Sets, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Beds and Bedding1, Spring Mattrasses, E. P. Goods, Kitchen Utensils, Etc. E. BLUCK & CO. Havolicen favoured.with instructions to.sell,- a the above address, on. Monday next, "August 15, without reserve, A LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, as enumerated above. E- BLUCK & CO., Auctioneers, ' Church-street, North Shore. "~ MONDAY, AUGUST 15, At 12 o'Clock Noon. 1 HORSES/CARTS, HARNESS. NEWTON BAKERY, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN WADDELL. G. W. BINNEY & SONS Have received instructions from the Official As" signeo in Bankruptcy, to sell on the premises' Karangahape Road, on Monday, August 15, at 12 o'clock noon, O H O R S E S, /W 2 CARTS 2 SETS OF HARNESS Terms Cash. w. s. cochrane] [jas. dacre MONDAY, AUGUST 15, At 12 o'Clock. FIVE AND A-HALF ACRES RICH VOLCANIC LAND. LARGE DWELLING-HOUSE. COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT, AT OTAHUHU. The subscribers have received instructions from the Mortgagees, to soil by auction, at the. Jr rooms. Queen-street, on Monday, 10th inst., at 12 o'clock, A LLOTMENTS 52, 56, 57, 53, 59, 60, 61, X3L 62,63, and <H, Subdivision ofpart oj 269A Fairbuni's olnim, containing 0 acres 2 roods and 25 perches rich volcanic land, all hi grass and cultivated, fenced and subdivided, with- lar«e Dwelling of 9 rooms, and Outbuildings erected thereon, now occupied by Mrs Frost This pro pe'rtvhaaalai'KO frontage to to tho Panmure Road and the Canal Road, and is situate a short distance from tho Great South Road, next to the site of the old stockade; Allotment 2, Sec tion 1, Village of Otiihuhn, 100 links frontage by 'JSO links deep, with good Cottage of brooms, erected thereon., For furiher particulars apply to— SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. \V. S. COCIIRAXE. I |JAS. DACRE MONDAY, AUGUST 15, At 12 o'Clock. THREE RESIDENCES AND COTTAGE, AT NORTH SHORE. COTTAGE AT KINGSLAND. The subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, August 10, at 12 o'clock, By order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court, A LLOTMENTS 3 and 7, Subdivision of J\. Lot 24, Section 2, Takapuna, having a f/outage of 76 feet 6 inches to Calliope Roacyma 273 feet 1 inch to Dock-street, with a. LAKUi- DOUBLE DWELLING-HOUSE and a COM: 4'iODIOUS RESIDENCE erected, thereon, nearly new, and well-fltted up with every con 'Tor^'EDWARD-STREET.DEVONPpRT, having a frontage of 100 link.s to Kdward-street, and depth o£ 250 links, with the Dwelling-house of five rooms, as formerly owned and occupied by Mrs U. Lie. This property, which faces the main road, commands a grand view ot tne nai bour and its surrounding scenery. Lot 79, KINGSLAND, having a frontage of 10 feet to Second Avenue, by 113 fcot 0 inches, with Cottage of five rooms erected thereon. " Land Transfer Titles. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W~ OOL^ HIDES, SHEEPSKINS TALLOW. ' ' HUNTER & NOLAN, Augtioneers.



pSj§l| Tenders "will >> >: * E 5. STATIONERY-1 Charts- k B:Sii N A DsiI IREWOOD Specifications and. pnn<n««« application at the^Mt^g&ati VINCENT E.^ j LOAN FOR WATER SUPP W> Full: particulars of the value of th« ««wJ JOHN.OEO.HUWHISOS j O 0 B S ON .■.■C"o';yTl^! Tenders are invited, anifwillie rtwimj w the position of Engineer, Surveyor,wff: E VFVNn E pER W ¥ authorised Bl'fii yEYOR. Tender to state at wtotsalS devoting all his time to county wotkTwffi! tcmabve Tender at what rate perwtS carry out work, with liberty tiWißfi! outside County requirements.' j CLE t K-Tondor to state Salary m unn» «l Clerk and Kate Collector/n^w?* Tenders to be addressed to the' OutamlJ Kopuru, Northern Wairoa, AuclrianiiK livered on or before MONDAY,'ffIttIK 1887. Tenders can be seat by telegrani,.*S reference. ; 7 F. W. MATTHEWS,: ;■ ■■■:. CountjT: Chalmft T N BAN X- RU P TCI,! IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE OF &E CARTER. Tenders are hereby called to tb; tiooo rf August3l, forthepunwsooftteSMckMndii Futures,' and Goodwill 4f Leasaintkitei Estate. . Separate tenders oaa teecnt in ta the Stocb in-tnidciri one lot,'and for the Fixtow W> Goodwill, of Lease in iPitlbsr lot, or feribr whole. , ■ ,-• Conditions offender and Stock &Mtm be seen at the offices of the Official AssipiHsii Auckland, Welinßton, Christchurdi,Biluod% and at my: office, Napier. , JAMES SIDEY, i : • : Deputy Aaifottj ■■vr E W -ZEALAND" RAILWAYS Written Tenders will be,received atttjij u-.til Noon of FMPAYi tjth *«SU«M§£ the Te Kuiti Station Buildings ContfitcWj* Main Trunk Railway. They-are totag* on the outside " Tender for StationJMJ* j and addressed to the Minuter for P* W Drawings, Specifications, etc., :™jy >*?•? this office, also at the the Post <««*■■* ton. and To Awamutu. Tho, lowest or W Tender not necessarily accepted. ; By command. ... District -BDjpntf '■ ■ Public Works Office, Auckland, 30th July, 1887. .-i-J^* TO EOAD BOARDS, GONTIACW in any quantity; also ™*W<ggsfr concrete or to^^^JffiS&J 1 any pui-pose. .eSK^oWSBTII*IBtJ Field, BichiiiOjjdJtoadjj _-~r-sjg V&fANTED, 2 or WJjJJr .W a Private/anuly.fiw'^yj bath; comfortable hom^. al OfflCO : ______ s-T-pTTfiTBP' "TruoKLANDjAYI^." MONDAY NEXT, the 15th W.ft!? a.m. : . ;. R. CAJ^f August i2,1857.J_J Tr : 'C-faL ih bauliitowcr weight B~~oiroirGT_?l ! UNPAID RATES Notice is l^rggJ.jrtS"^S. the ordinary demand9^ w Council will be: compeu RaW jt W PEOKGfSnf' Vtbskew, iBhWV ,„;* Regular Sales e^oryj^vr.etc