Z^-~~ "~77i<iooo worth of goods to , B rica shipP^ lived more in exchange, t SnP. bot Ssentfs,ooo worth and Sheep farming is iS^n^Hn at Eoa, where S^nSsheep to three mjAA= in 1883 comprised mf The export 3'n m wol . bh of &*orth lvalue of £1,500, fruits SfN-K and fungus £200 » cott°" t five years the tonnage of Dv«< he m Zealand has increased in vessels from|e| <A that . of any other country. .Thf a by traders is stated at Rested w T°n|g£, capital is invested fSO.OOO, ffh'e of G|[ 40 ,000. 'inTongatheie aSS b biiWcss places, four Ger ** tfffi and one American.

SUPREME COURT.

OllllMt sessions

, B efo« His Honor Mr Justice Ward.) Tfl lcourt reaped at lOo'clockthismorn.

"* n„T<i -The Grand Jury returned TbueßliA"l^ wepiha Whata **4StoJST *"<! James Clune' ** mi and George Clune, charged Sl CEnrof^o worth of jewellery. A pawnbroker Censured. 1 * man of the Grand Jury (Mr ,The,S? S aid that the Grand Jury WtoSmake the following present dff3ho Grand Jury desires to make a #2 to the Court to the following Pf! ''That the case of the Queen v. St'eKhibits great laxity of auty on the C!!fS nne of the pawnbrokers, in not in pj? police that the articles pawned WJKKE recently stolen." His ; Stn&gedthe y GrandJury.

TrrnjAUT Pawning.-Walter Eggerton 'nleSguilty to having illegally pawned 5 Ind chain, the property of Alex- Eftwaldson, and was sentenced to 18 3'shardlabour,to run concurrent with other sentence. ; » mcR of the Marriage AcT-Joseph \La, James Edward Quin, and George iZon came up for sentence tor having £S!S breach of the Marriage Act. In^nwerto the usual question why Unce should not, be passed, Joseph Mannix said that he was asked to go and Sas father for the girl. He went, and he was sony for it now, as he did not know ■M he was doing wrong at^ the timo.— MrO'Meafherspokeon behalf of the pri soner George Johnson. He pointed out Hat the prisoner had a wife and two chil led who would be left destitute if the'pri joner was incarcerated.—His Honor said M ihe Probation Officer had reported fatourably, and recommended the prisoner Johnsaa to mercy.—James Edward Quin calledMrASanfoi-dtospeakon his behalf. -AlbertSanford deposed that he had known tie prisoner since he was a boy, and had always found him, trustworthy. He had men the prisoner charge of a boat for two jears, and had no reason to complain. He had never found him to break his trust in anyway. He hoped that His Honor would deal gently with the young man.—His Honor "said that under the circumstances bethought that the Aids of justice would be served if the prisoners Johnson and yainn were put on probation for 12 months jad hi pay cost of prosecution in each case, mounting to £10, In Mannix's case, de liberate forgery had been committed, and ilat was, even worse, the prisoner had, iten'in the witness box, committed «'at he could only characterize as sMberate perjury in order to make his fee not appear quite so bad. As the Sixtwo prisoners were, however, practi .£s} to -escape, punishment, he would SWljf sentence the prisoner Mannix to kieemonths' hard labour.

IS'"'Maori Peejury Case. —Mf O'Meagher and Mr Dufaur filed an afiidavit ia Gourfc this morning to the effect tint the woman Tita, who was re quital as a witness for the defence, ra'suffering from pulmonary consump ;&% and therefore not in a fit condition to be moved.. Mr O'Meagher applied that wkthecircumstancos the case should be adjomied until the next sitting of the Supreme' Court.—Mr Dufaur said that yes tuday he instructed Dr. Walker to examine •iie woman Tita, and that gentleman not return until 9 o'clock last night. "era the hurried nature of the applica tion and brevity of the affidavit filed by Dr. Pier..-. He formally applied that the ,<*: might be adjourned on the grounds ™»it would be prejudicial to the de left* of Hoari te Mimiha if the witness w» not in attendance.—His Honor said 'J 1** the application really meant an ad loaniment sine die.— The defendant stated ™t Tita was dying of pulmonary con- Mmption, and as she could not be expected » recover, it meant, under the circum wnces, that the adjournment would be for WW. But in this case there'were three wer witnesses who could give evidence jesame M Tita* On all these grounds me application would be declined. "

Fame PHEtacEs.-Wepiha Whatanui J charged with obtaining goods from one ■ £ r J« by certain false pretences at &~ Mr m W- Hammond officiated as Ift, The prisoner pleaded guilty, plated tkt he_ had since paid for the obtained by . false ; Cfe niE rr. WaS SentenCCd t0 »felP^T'-Hoera > Mimiha Se fe d V th that he did °n 16th of J&^lT* 1? Court of Auckland, S S bfr Mr J«stice Ward that mS%? A? ril one Charles Henry rape "p°n a native 3?E ffP* Ma^kai.-Mr Thos. ""ffiS-p' Case for the Prosecution ?^ n-rMr J* O'Meagher, The, lnd«tment in this azotes to m «. toi° k u Pwards of ten ?*PASw and lt en t0 be translated to j^TWf.and subsequently read to the l^Kw^HS? Mnin«of the jury Mr «*SS"STthedefence, which 'Cofi dX hl Mr D"faur alone. 151018 miffkUr that the remaining ?*7f from attendance! *"^^E^ th- c, re^ainder of the relieved the S43ST fUr herattendance._Mr h> ««vuST f? rthe Crovvn at som« facts of the assault Si^ HWf d at the lasfc Crimi i*• *imS Supreme Court. ta^SS Prfnci Pal witnesses PS Sh^' ifc is accessary JdT^ c larSe »"unber of fi 4? <J«fi ni b°^forthe Prosecution i^mWt aiwJ A ul be holding a 25** KIT? °f there ■» still fe'^Sr twi ealt with* is *jjt .....PnwneißwiUbe proceeded i^ Me 'v; j.a surveyor by C^t hSuvißi^ tIJ scene I kC^«l by hi! 6 ,P lans Produced ■ »^^l£/ c -tilled 4(2? Wnt? inL. Ay Hammond «5 r« the oath to ; Chth»*lwS, S While giving evi %w^4p« pbSa ion gave

ELECTION AMENITIES.

MR I>. GOLDIE RECEIVES A SKULL AND CROSSBONES.

Mr D. Goldie (candidate for City West), has been made the subject either of a practi cal joke of the most stupid and senseless character, or else a display of party animus which is as reprehensible as it will be damaging to the cause of those who may be found to have lent themselves to it. Mr Goldie's little daughter found lying at the front door this morning a large brown paper parcel with the following inscription scrawled over it in ink :— "David Goldie, Orange Pup, Beware."

The parcel was brought to Mr Goldie, and on opening it he found inside a human skull of ghastly whiteness and attached to it a pair of human thigh-bones. These gruesome relics of poor mortality had some particles of sand v.soil to them, which would tend to induce the belief that they had been disinterred for the purpose from some place of concealment. It is not known by whom they were left, but it must have been done late last night or early this morn ing. About 11 o'clock last night, Mrs Goldie heard the front gate slammed several times in succession, as if some person were trying to attract the attention of the in mates, but as the elder members of the family were retiring to rest at -the time, no notice was paid to the incident. If the author or authors of the paltry device hope to make any capital out of it, they must be singularly dense. Most people will regard it as a veiled threat, and will accordingly extend their cordial sympathy to Mr Goldie.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. New Manukau.—This mine is one of the few which are now paying their way by the amount of gold won, while an opinion is prevalent here that under the able manage ment of Mr Smith, it will at no distant date rank amongst dividend payers. No. 4 level is now thoroughly opened up, and the whole of the quartz which has been obtained from here has yielded well, while there is a vast supply available. Cleaning up for the month took place to day, for the re turn of 38oz. sdwt. retorted gold, which is more than payable, as only a small staff of men are employed, but now that the new level has been opened up, it is probable the number will be increased. Saxon.—About 81b picked stone has been secured from the leader in the hang ngwall at No. 4 level, the quartz being 6or 8 inches thick. Colours of. gold are seen in the reef in the stopes above No. 4 level.

Newton.—The drive at No. 4 level of the Saxon is now within 130 feet of the Newton boundary. The reef carries some nice mineral.. . > ..

COROMANDEL.

[From Oub Own Correspondent.]

This day.

Royal Oak.—Since my last there is but little of importance to report from the mine. There have been two breakings down of the reef, which did not come up to expectation, only about 201b. of fair picked stone being obtained altogether. At present there is Sh 6Mtif^h^hg^in the feef, which is broken up, and has taken a heave to the footwall. As the cross-head still continues its course, there is no doubt but the reef will make gold higher up. j \ Tributes.—For the week there is nothing new to report.—P. Reid, manager.

SUPPOSED ILLICIT DISTIL LATION.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

TiMAiRU, this day. Willtam Paul was charged at the R.M. Court yesterday morning with being in pos session of certain articles intended for distil ling purposes, about 18 miles from Timaru. He was arrested by Constable Stanley at Sutherland on Wednesday night. He was remanded till Monday next, bail being allowed in the sum of £400 in all.

THE FIRE FIEND.

The police authorities in Auckland are evidently satisfied that many of the fires of recent occurrence have been the result of incendiarism, and they have taken steps with the object if possible of discovering the fire-raisers. We believe that a detec tive has been placed on duty in the city during the whole of every night for this particular purpose.

CITY SOUTH LICENSING COURT.

Before Messrs Chas, Hesketh (Chairman pro tern.) Geo. Harper and J. Winks,

Licensing Commissioners.) The quarterly licensing sitting of the above Court took place at noon to-day, when the only business that came up was an applica tion for the transfer of the license of the Market Hotel fiom Thomas O'Beirne to Andrew Robert Dunn. Superintendent Thomson, before his departure for Wellington, had approved Mr Dunn's application, and there being no opposition it was duly [ granted. Mr Dunn was formerly licensee of the old Wellington Hotel.

The Licensing Commissioners have re quested Mr Stoney (clerk) to announce future quarterly sittings of the City Licens ing Courts for the same day, so as to save time.

THAMES NOTES.

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. The Paeroa and Junction wharves, which are now within the limits of the Thames Harbour Board, will probably be repaired by that body at an early date. On dit that wharfage will be levied upon these wharves at no distant date. The funeral of the late Mr J. P. Hall late manager of the Adeline Gold Mining Company, took place yesterday afternoon! and was largely attended by members of}* Masonic fraternity and the general pubis* At the inquest to-day on the body oil man found at Tapu, the jury return to verdict of "found drowned, name.^p known." a in ■ t... t\.a

ingus Augustus Keate }MMM clerk, was pftttflgffi today upon his own petitio^jj^

SPORTING NEWS.

The Hawkesbury Meeting.

[reuter's telegram.]

Sydney, Thursday. The Hawkesbury Meeting commenced to day. The two principal events resulted :— The Hawkesbury Guineas. — A sweep stake of 10 guineas each, with 250 guineas added. For three - years - old ; colts, Bst 51b ; fillies and geldings, Bst. Second horse, 50 guineas, and third horse 25 guineas from the prize. 1 mile. Hon. James White's br f Lava, by Ches ter—Etna, Bst 1 Mr S. A. Blackman's eh c Blarney, by Marvellous—Beeswing, Bst 51b ... 2 Mr D. Cooper's b c Bowmont, by St. Al bans—Pardon, Bst 51b 3 Won easily. Time, 1 mm. 45Jsec. County Purse, a handicap sweepstakes of ssovs each, with 200sovs added. For all horses. Second horse 30sovs, and third horse lOsovs from the prize. One mile. Hon. J. White's b g Morok, syrs, by The Drummer—Jewel, 7st 1 Mr H. Roberts's br h Leichardt, 4yrs, by Rapid Bay—(dam unknown), 7st 121b 2 Mr J. Abrahams' b m Tilda, 6yrs, by Wilberforce—La Belle, 6st 41b ... 3 Time, lmin, 43sec.

The Hon. J. White is certainly a wonder ful man in his racing ventures, and the opening of the Australian season yesterday at Hawkesbury sees his colours first past the post in the two principal events. Lava, the winner of the Guineas, is a full sister to the speedy Volcano, and she was bred at her owner's stud farm at Kirkham. The victory of Lava makes the fourth time in seven years that the Hon. J. White has won the Guineas, which is indeed a surprising record. Morok, who annexed the County Purse, is engaged in the Hawkesbury Handicap, run to-morrow (Saturday), and as he has only got 7st 31b to carry (including a 51b penalty), he is certain to see a short price before the flag falls. Private advices received previous to the County Purse being rnn yesterday state that The Queen and Cardigan were in most favour for the Hawkesbury Handicap, and it will not be surprising if the winner comes from Morok, Cardigan, or The Queen. To-day local backers have freely accepted s's to 1 about Morok's chance of winning.

The annual stallion parade takes place at Green Lane to-morrow. The Pakuranga Hounds meet at the conclusion for a run round the adjacent country.

A photograph of Nordenfeldt, taken a few days back, is on view at Woollams's, Queen-street.

HIPPONA.

(BY TELEGRAFH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Napier, this day. A mild sort of indignation meeting of racehorse owners and trainers was held yesterday, with reference to the postpone ment of the weights for the Jockey Club's Spring Meeting, Mr Evett explained that it was thought better to delay the declara tion of weights till after the appearance of the Park Racing Club's weights on Friday night.

[press association. ] Napier Park Weights.

Hurdles.-n-Owhaoko, 12st; Kangarco, lOst 121b ; Liberty, lOst 121b ; Monus, lOst Sib ; Echo, lOst 71b ; Rimu, lOst; Chemist, 9st 101b; Premium, 9st 71b.; Clyde, 9st 21b ; Awarua, 9at; Kitty Totara, Bst 71b.

Park Stakes.—Lochiel, 9st 31b j Pearl, Bst 111b ; Shah, Bst 61b ; Maxim, Bst 41b ; Administrator," BSt 21b ; RiVlilet, Bst 111b ; Lady Florin, 7st 121b ; Deceiver, 7st 121b ; Strenuous, 7st^ 101b ; Salisbury, ,7st 21b ; Orwell, 7st 21b ; Escapade, 7st; Warama, 6st 71b ; Expelled,. 6st 71b ; Foul Play, i Aconite, 6st; Falconet, 6st.

Tramway Stakes.—Lochie^, 9st 61b; Pearl, 9st; Forester, 9st; Maxim, Bst 101b ; Strenuous, 7st 121b; Deceiver, 7st 111b ; Rivulet, 7st 111b; Salisbury, 7st 21b; Orwell, 78t 21b; Escapade, 7st; Pyscho, 6st 121b; Cupid, 6st 51b; Foul Play (Renga), 6st 51b; Falconet, ost 41b; Partner, 6st 41b ; Foul Play (Aconite), 6^t; Puketapu, 6st. Ay

THE SEAMEN'S STRIKE.

The Jubilee Steamship Company, repre senting the Federated Seamen's Union, have decided to providore their own steamers. Tenders are invited for

stores for the vessels of the Com pany, and for the supply of the following articles : 50 jerseys with name of company, 50 caps with nam© of company, 12 dozen anchor buttons, gold, lace, gold and silver badges for caps, as per ad vertisement elsewhere. It will thereiore be seen that the Company intend to dress their officers and sailors in the-* most ap proved style. The "Australasian Union Shipping Gazette" published at Port Chalmers in the interests of the Union contains the following in its issue of August 27th last: " We are glad to say that the Union is rioiv in a position to enter into the conflict ttkd competition with the Northern Steamship Company which lies before it. j Arrange ments have been made for at least two boats to compete with the Company in those paints of their trade where alone they ha/vp -Been making money. It is not, of couitt&^ffl^ business of the Seamen's Union, to become shipowners in permanence; ■ and aftert having established a strong comjietition,' we have little doubt that the Union" will find it its interest to sell out to a new company, who will cany on its affairs in a large hearted and equitable way. |' . «i him j " Meantime, a good deal^fctfivneediiupon the business managemer/r» ■'•* ifewd&i The Union can, of r?'iv ate candidate^.... ,£ sum of money whicf^ nt tjtKo Ws&ly*_W. the Northern Steams Ha 1 it:. i/v^We.do not know, howe\v 'HI? 1l eI! ■':<, $bte neoes sary to make any T. uP bAra.^ ~<>•] JITSffM be wise not to attempt S_ I^% )i -n^nly to run the Union -bojtfis^?.. °. alltfate& ports where there is V9OSm&. . ?iOiafl& Every coastal shippina.^yi' 1"1 a_^ portions of their trade which <s D"bo^*y'unprofitable. " The tJnwnJfljßS |1P» Sive the un" profitable part/* i '» . f\. s. jt is by no means necessary to <i$ JS 1' 01?^ 1( ;'f% ground occu pied by the W. '.'"* V(.'^unship Company. We do not cg^? t01?. especial ports between whk:/,; n<? .' 7ft, though these are well-known;^"™/'Y^ties of the Union. Weadvis^;:f rlmh[;^ll their attention to mondpolu 8"c1' [Bade between these four pe-r-^V VJ Ayjeel sure that if they do MtJ__W?ffi? e| iick at the heart of the lTir ! eneHiight the 'jjf

' ?fp gtitne, dap t° was rep°rfced.to jB«o much to sa#? f Sin,^ ran,HsS?V h 1 a8 ' jrb-x *£_. Ea ji ,j|fcitors (Messrs Whitaker •^'promised i$ led fer - of He riii* »,«*■ >'• aP * a 'denial of the death SlcofiWarvi ? nd an alle*ation thafc the have the la;# of Bishop has been^emed in oil „ ( u'-ihas advised his client Mrßae SvKSSWm body over to AucklancUto Sh2W doubt on this point. The Zt&Z»nW3 corpse will therefore be. sent very fine}?" Francisw h? the nex* mail plainly.''9 "

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

REPORTED ABDICATION OF PRINCE FERDINAND.

(SPECIAL.)

London, September 8.

It is reported in Paris that Prince Ferdinand has abdicated the Bulgarian throne.

THE EXETER FIRE.

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY

LIVES LOST,

A FIRE PREVENTION SCHEME

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, September 7. It ,has now been ascertained that the number of victims of the fire in the theatre at Exeter is quite 150.

The Paris paper "Le Temps," in re ferrihg to the subject, states that the lessons of the disaster at the Opera Comique have been ignored. It advocates the lighting of theatres and places of amusement by means of electricity, generated in a separate building, and states that the scenery used should be of a non inflammable character. There should be egress doors everywhere, and these should be constantly kept open; and there should also be a Fire Brigade in connection with every theatre, the machinists and others be ing the members. The seats in such public buildings should be constructed on the automatic tilting principle. If these conditions were not complied with, the authorities should refuse to license any place of public amuse ment.

EXTENSIVE BURGLARY.

A THOI AND POUNDS WORTH OF dL'vVELLERY STOLEN.

■_ (REUTER.)

Melbourne, this day. A daring burglary was committed last night on the premises of Mr Gour. lay, watchmaker and jeweller, Collins street. Property to the yalue of ;£I,OOO was stolen. The perpetrators have not .yet been arrested.

RAILWAY BRIDGE ON FIRE

(reuter.)

Sydney, this day,

A fire occurred last night on the Petersham Railway viaduct, and caused considerable damage to the structure.

(REUTER.)

London, September 8.

THE ENGLISH NAVY.

In proposing the Navy Estimates in the House of Commons to-day, Lord George Hamilton, First Lord of the Admirality, stated that it was not in tended to construct more ironclads at present, because Great Britain's Navy was considered to be supreme in this respect.

London, September 7.

NEW GUINEA AND QUEENS LAND BLACK LABOUR.

In the House' of fiommons Sir Geo. pampbell moved that the salary of the Deputy Commissioner of New Guinea be teduced £250. He protested against Queensland being security for New Guinea on account of the prac tical slavery connected with the labour of the plantations of that colony.

Sir W. McArthur defended the em ployment of black labour as a necessity of sugar cultivation.

SETTLEMENT IN THE PACIFIC,

Sir Henry Hatland stated that a settlements bill was necessary for the Pacific Islands; also machinery for registering lands purchased.

FRANCE AND ENGLAND.

SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES.

[REUTERS telegram.]

Paris, September 8.

The " Journal dcs Debate," in its issue of to-day confirms the announcement recently made by "Le Temps" that the settlement of the New Hebrides question may be ex pected shortly after the recess ; but it add s that M. Flourens, the Foreign Minister makes the New Hebridies question depend ent upon the neutralisation of the Suez Canal which the Journal states has nearly been settled.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS.)

BRITISH TRADES CONGRESS AND POLITICAL QUESTIONS.

London, September Bth. At the meeting of the British Trades Con gress, held at Swansea, the following political programme has been adopted:— Payment of members of Parliament, manhood suffrage, free education, and the payment of the expenses of Parriiamentary candidates by Government. The Congress has started to discuss the eight hours' labour question, but the con sideration of that Bubjecb has been adjourned.

ELECTION NOTES.

A large and influential meeting"of Mr J A. Connell's General Committee was held last night in Waite's Hall. Capital pro. gress was reported by the members present. Business of importance was attended to, and the meeting adjourned to Monday evening next, the 12th inst., at 7.30.

Mr Peacock's committee will meet in the Baptist Schoolroom this evening at 7.30 o'clock. The supplementary rolls being now to hand there is fresh matter for con sideration, and as many as possible are res pectfully requested to attend. A rumour is current in Waikato that Mr Maxwell, one of the Waipa candidates, has retired.

Mr N. Thompson, one of the candidates for Marsden, has been addressing the electors in the neighbourheod of Darga ville this week, and has received votes of thanks and confidence.

On Monday night Mr Mitchelson ad dressed a large meeting of Eden electors at Swanson, and at the close received a vote of thanks and confidence.

Mr Stubbs held a meeting at Waimate North last night and received a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence.

A meeting of Mr Buckland's committee will be held at the schoolroom, Ellerslie, to morrow (Saturday) evening, at half-past 7. Friends and supporters aro invited to be jti attendance. Mr Witliy at Eden Ball. Mr E. Withy addressed the electors of Newton at Eden Hall last evening. A vote of thanks and confidence was unanimously accorded at the close of the address. Mr Teasdale at Hamilton- Mr Teasdale, of Te Awamutu, addressed the electors of Waipa in the Court-house, Hamilton, on Wednesday night. His Wor ship the Mayor of Hamilton occupied the chair. The speaker was well received, and in speaking of retrenchment thought they should take care that the roar did not frighten away the few financial friends they had. He believed that the financial condi tion of the country was sound. Re garding the Civil Service, he thought they were too much over-governed, es pecially the Native Department. He thought the natives ought no longer to be treated as a people separated from Europeans, and advocated "equal justice to all men." Touching upon the honor arium, he thought that the members of the House of Representatives should have £150 to cover expenses, owing to their neglecting their private business. As to the Legis lative Council, he argued that they should be allowed £100 for expenses, still he thought that gentlemen could be found who would be content with the honour of tho position. As to the Governor's salary, he thought £5,000 per annum suf ficient. Regarding the Civil Service he thought there should be a change, not by reducing small salaries, but by cutting off all ornamental members. In the Educa tion Department there might be a saving effected without in any way injuring its practical efficiency. He thought the public works should not be brought to a standstill, but we should limit expenditure to works in progress. He was in favour of giving Vaile's scheme a fair trial. In con cluding his speech, he advocated sending to Parliament practical men—men who were untrammelled by old party lines. After answering several questions appar ently to the satisfaction of those present, Mr Teasdale was accorded a vote of thanks.

Sir G. M O'Rorke at Remuera

Sir G. M. O'Rorke, a candidate for the suffrages of the Manukau electors, ad dressed a meeting at the Remuera Public School last evening, Mr J. M. Lennox pre siding. In the course of his address he stated that he was opposed to tho present Government. In answer to a question, Sir Maurice replied that he was in favour of no honorarium being paid to members living in the province in which the House sat, but thought Parliament should alternate its sittings between Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. A vote of con fidence was accorded to the hon. gentle man by 27 to 23, as against a vote of thanks only.

Hamilton, this day,

The election of three members for the Hamilton Borough Council took place yes terday, and resulted in the return of Messrs H. W. Salmon, 72; F. Bell, 68; and J. Missen, 67. The defeated candidates were Messrs A. Scott and E. C. Smith. _ A very little interest was taken in the election.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT).

Wellington, this day.

The Maori Seats.

RESULT OP THE POLLING.

The result of the Northern Maori election is as follows : —Taiwhanga, 785 ; Katene, 484 ; Poihipi, 411; Wharerau, 148 ; Pomare, 88 ; Arapata, 26. The returns from 46 stations for the Western Maori electorate show: Te Wheoro, 952 ; Taipua, 942; Ormsby, 129 ; Eketore, 124; Mete Kingi, 33. There are still numbers to come in from up the Whanganui river and Thames, which are expected to be in favour of Taipua. There are no further returns from Southern districts. East Maori district:—Carroll, 1,118 ; Wi Pere, 579; Warbrick, 425; Taiwhanga, 342. Several returns have yet to come in, but they are not expected to endanger Carroll's election.

Napier, this day. Mr Carroll's Election. Commenting on the election of Mr J. Carroll for the Eastern Maori District, the " Telegraph " says :—" Nothing could have been more severe in condemnation of the Native Lands Administration Act than the election of Mr Carroll." Returns from thirty out of sixty-one polling places in the East Coast Maori district give the following results:— Carroll, 1,031; Wi Pere, 551; Warbrick, 279; Taiwhanga, 194. The total number of votes polled is 2,052. At last general election the total polled was 2,333, but the Urewara tribe did not vote. Their votes will be mostly for Carroll, whose fierce opposition to the Native Land Administra tion Act rendered him popular with that tribe. ..,, , „ T _..[-__.fi

Wanganui, this day. The Wanganui up river returns for tho Western Maori seat, so far as they are yet in, are :—Taipua, 192, and Takarangai Mete Kinei, 5. This makes Tapua's majority a substantial one, and he is likely to make the most of the votes from remaining ° ' Wellington, this day. Returns from 15 polling places in the Southern Maori district give the following results : —TeKahu, 51; Pratt, 64; Enhana, 65 ; Tikao, 54. There are two returns yet to come. ■ ~. , Dunedin, this day. . Southern Anticipations. Of Southland seats, it is expected that Mr Richardson will be re-elected for Mataura, that Mr Ward will win Awarua, that Mr Jagger or Mr Fenwick will oust Mr Hatch for Invercargill, and that Dr. Hodgkinson will defeat Mr Hirst for Wallace. The seat of Waikaia will probably fall to Captain McKenzie.

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

The City Ward Contests

We append the results of the polling in the contested elections of the North, South' East, Grafton and Karangahape Wards of the city. It will be seen that Crs. Crow ther, A tkin,and Davies have been re-elected, and that for Grafton Mr J. Paterson has ousted the former member, Mr E. Parsons, who had, however, only been a short time in the Council. North Ward. Mr F. W. Paul was returning officer, Messrs J. Temple and O'Neill poll clerks, Messrs K. Wright and De Jongh scrutineers for Captain Hearing and Mr Atkin respec tively; Roberts's store, Albert-street, being the polling place. Mr Gleeson did not em ploy a scrutineer. The result was an nounced at half-past six as follows :— Atkin 462 Nearing 267 Gleeson ■ ... ... 83 Majority for Atkin 195 East Ward Mr Sims was scrutineer for Mr Crowther, and Mr C. I. Eller for Mr Brabazon. About a quarter to seven o'clock the re sult was made known to those waiting out side as follows :— Crowther 617 Brabazon ... ... ... 502 Majority for Crowther ... 115 Some cheers were given for Mr Crowther's return by his supporters present, and the successful candidate duly returned thanks to the ratepayers for the honour they had done him by placing him at the head of the poll. Karangahape Ward. Mr S. Brooking was Returning Officer, Messrs Fairs and McCaghey being poll clerks ; and the scrutineers were: Mr T. Courtney for Mr Davies, and Mr L. Martin for Lieutenant-Colonel Mahon.

There was a large attendance at the polling booth in the evening, and there was some cheering when the poll was declared, as follows :— Davies 223 Mahon ... 143 Majority for Davies 80 Grafton Ward. The contest excited only languid interest, and the result proved to be :— Paterson ... 154 Parsons 82 Majority for Paterson M 72 Parnell. The election of three Councillors to fill the statutory vacancies in the Parnell Borough Councd took place yesterday, Mr M. Rawlings officiating as Returning Officer. The poll resulted as follows : —D. H. McKenzie, 228; M. J. Gay, 212; J. Gilmour, 194; Charles Bagley, 135. The Returning Officer declared the first three elected. Devonport. Messrs E. W. Alison, R. H. Duder, H. Pitts, Edward Bartley, and R. J. Roberts had been nominated to fill three vacancies. Much interest was taken in the contest.and the result of the poll wa3 announced by Mr S. Y. Collins, Returning Officer, at 6.30 p.m. as follows:— Duder 238 Alison 229 Pitts 213 Bartley 104 Roberts ..-. ... :..- ... 87 The first three were declared duly elected. Ten informal votes were recorded.

(BY telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day.

The election for one Councillor for North and South Wards of the Borough Council took place yesterday, and excited consider able interest. MessrsMcAndrew and Craw ford were elected, the polling being : Votes polled South Ward: McAndrew, 117; Comer, 55; North Ward: Crawford, 69; Brown, 63. Cambridge. The election of nine members for Cam bridge Borough Council yesterday resulted in the return of J. Fergusson, Jas. Hally, J. R. S. Richardson, J. H. Priestly, A. Clements, D. Richardson, J. S. Bond, J. Webber, and H. Gillett. Tauranga. The borough elections, which took place yesterday, resulted as follows:—T. W. Rhodes, 69 ; P. Tait, 63 ; J. W. Gray, 48 : J. Bodell, 44. The first three were declared elected.

THE MAMMOTH MINSTRELS.

The partiality of Auckland audiences for minstrel performances found another illustration lash evening on tho oc casion of the opening of the Mam moth Minstrels in the Opera House. There was a crowded attendance in the lower part of the building, while the dressj circle was fairly filled. The Company is a strong one, the circle including nine female artistes and four corner men. In addition to these, there are a number of additional male vocalists and dancers, so that the available strength of the Company is very great. The chair performance represents a harvesting scene, with the sheaves of corn arranged with due regard to effect behind the chairs. The scene is. rendered more lively by the appearance of eight or nine aerial beauties in swings sus pended from the ceiling. The first part of the programme included songs by Misses Desmond and Blackie, Messrs Fan ing, Turner, Delowry, and Walter Cottier, and a double song and dance by Croydon and Holland. The best of these items was certainly Miss Blackie's song, while Mr Turner proved himself the possessor of a very pleasant tenor voice. The first part scene concluded with a very amusing farce. The dia logue in the chair performance is good and racy, and the jokes better and newer than the average, but there is too much of it in comparison with the singing. The second part comprised some very clever items, including the marvellous acrobatic statue act by the Woodward Brothers, and the triple medley clog dance by De lowry, Croydon and Holland. There were also several good triple songs and dances, in which Misses Clifford, Smith and Mait land, and Messrs Delowry, Croydon and Holland took part. Other attractive items completed a capital programme, and the farce of " The Banker's Daughter" brought the evening's amusement to a close. The Mammoth Minstrels are better than the last company of the kind that visited Auck land.and seeing that the prices of admission havebeet) very considerably reduced, and that their entertainment is one that suits the popular taste, they are sure to have a very successful season.

R.M. COURT. Yesterday.

Hefore H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.) ]

undefended cases.

In the following cases judgment went for the plaintiffs by default.—J. B. Russell v. D. Gough, 36s and 26s costs ; Collins Bros. v. A. A. George and another, £10 10s and £2 13s costs; Ireland Bros. v. H. P. Bluett, £6 10s, and 37s costs : L. Moses v.

W. Wood, £12 2s 6d and £2 7s costs;; G. Raynes v. W. S. Worth, £9 17s 2d, and 37s costs; King, Walker, and Co. v.' VV. Kincaid, £6, and 37s costs ; J. | Knight v. Broklebank, £4, and 21s 6d coßts ; J. Brennan v. Cameron, '. £2 8s 9d, and 21s 6d costs; E. Harriet v. D. McDonald, £2 10s 6d, and 263 6d' costs } J. W. Williams v. A. Herman, 245, and lis costs; P. W. Elliott v.i S. Meekan, £6, and 36s costs; B. | Crocker v. W. H. Patterson, £3, and 22s 6d costs ; T. G. Sibbin v. R. Carr, 13s 6d and 28s 6d costs ; same v. Nairn, 12s 6d and £2 2s 6d costs. I DEFENDED CASE. James Hicks v. Mrs K. E. Luckie ; claim, ' £26 12s 6d for wages.—Mr Theo. Cooper-i appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Edwd. i Cooper for the defendant. The plaintiff! had been in defendant's service as' a milkman, and the claim was for wages at the rate of 15s a week for one portion of the time and £1 a week for j the remaining portion. After hearing the evidence of plaintiff and defendant, His Worship gave judgment for plaintiff tor £20 15s 6d with £5 Is costs. John Buckland v. SakahCoxon ; claim,^ £1010s.—This was really a case of disputed adjustment of accounts between the parties.: Mr Calder appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr, Theo. Cooper for the defendant, j His Worship gave judgment for the defend-: dant with 36s costs. This was all the business. This Bay. (Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.) Judgment Summons Cases. K. L. Parsons v. G. Lawrence, claim £32 4s 6d —By consent ordered to pay £11 4s on or before October Ist, or 14 days' imprisonment. J. W. Hardie v. A. Brok liss, claim £15 15s —By consent ordered to pay £11, or 14 days' imprisonment. J. VV. Velvin v. J. H. Edmonds, claim £14 13s 4d—Ordered to pay amount, j G. Mcßride v. Beam, claim £7 14s 6d.—Ordered to pay amount on or before September 23rd. or •10 days' imprisonment. McDonald v. Shadgate, claim 10s 6d.—lt appeared that the defen dant had paid an amount into Court, and the sum now claimed was solicitor's fee. No order made. J. B. Bull and Co. v. Cod ling, claim £3 9s 9d.—Defendant offered to, pay £2 within two months in full of all de-' mands, and the matter was ordered to stand: over till then. Hutchinson v. Bell, £9 lis 6d. Defendant was examined as to his! means, but stated that he had not a shilling; in the world. Ordered to stand over until' December Ist. A. Prince v. W. Wilkinson. ■ Claim £11 14s. Ordered to pay 5s per week. (Left sitting.)

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, this day. ** Two young men engaged at Kitchen and Son's Soap Works, Newton, were badly scalded about the legs last night through acfcidently stepping into, a small vat con taining boiling water. A mixture of lime j and ou was applied, and it is expected that) the sufferers will be...about again in a month. - y.

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before Mr H. C. Baddeley, J.P.)

Drunkenness. — Three persons werfli' punished for first offences. Jane French and Kate McManus were each fined 20s, and Sarah Thornton was sent to prison for one month. Eliza Rice, for habitual drunkenness, was sent to prison for three months.

Wife Desertion. — Frederick Charles Sparkes was charged, on warrant, with un lawfully deserting his wife at Patea. He was remanded to Wanganui, to appear there eight days hence.

Alleged False Declaration. — The Helensville Timber Company were charged with knowingly and wilfully making a false statement as to the quality of certain timber delivered on the railway line.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the defence, and on his application a remand was granted for a week. ,

In our report of the meeting of G. S. Jakins's creditor's elsewhere it is erroneously stated that the motion re furniture was carried. It was Mr Jowitt's amendment allowing the bankrupt £75 of furniture that was carried.

Times are bad, and business a little dull* and a difficulty is experienced in obtaining employment; but we have determined to be equal to the occasion, for, while it is hard to get work, we have made it, and shall continue to make it, as easy as pos sible to get provisions. We intend selling to-morrow fresh butter, 8d and 9d; Canter bury bacon from 3d ; corned butter, 6d; tea, Is 4d; coffee, Is; Morton's English bottled fruits (the best), 8d; splendid dairies of cheese, 3d, at Co-operative stores, City Market. — John Eaton, Manager. (Advt.)

Special attention is directed to Messrs Arthur and Buddies advertisement of sale by public auction on the 12th inst. of Mr R. Arthur's residence and grounds, Seccombe's Road, Mount Eden. This sale will present a rare opportunity to investors of acquiring a property which is bound to soon rise in value, or to those on the look-out for a suburban residence of procuring one in perfect order, with large lofty rooms, beautifully laid out grounds, and every possible convenience.—[Advt.]

COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c., To-night.

Abbott's Opera House—Moore and Ashton's Mammoth Minstrels, 8 St Paul's Church—Sacred Concert, 8 Bell's Buildings. Wyndham-street — Industrial Association's Exhibition, 7.30 to 10 Olympia Hall, Grey-street—Skating Rink, 7.30 to 10. North Shore Presbyterian Church—Evangelis tic Service, 7:30 V.M.C.A. Rooms -Musical Entertainment, 7 30 Boat shed, Devonport—Late Devonport Navals, 8 Committee-room, Devonport—Committee of Mr R. Wood, 7.30 Ponsonby Baptist Church — Lecture on "An Open Question," by Rev. J. Chew, 7.30 Drill-shed — Auckland, Ponsonby, and Waite mata Naval Corps, 7.30 Museum — Natural History "Talk" by Prof. Thomas, 8 Museum—Professor Thornes on " Natural His tory of the Domestic Animals." 8. Ponsonby Club Hotel-Ponsonby Rowing Club, 8. Schoolroom, Valley and Mount Eden Roads- Meeting of Ratepayers re Water Supply, 8. Newton Baths—Richmond Cricket Club, 7 30.

Rota of Justices at Police Court.

September 10—Messrs L. Ehrenfried and F. Q. Ewington

Auction Sales To-morrow.

A. Buckland, Tamaki—Farm Implements, Poultry, Fruit Trees, &c 11 ~; ~:.._ F- J. .Tones, Newton—Household Furniture and Di Ft JKvana-Household Furniture etc., IC.SC,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1887.

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I \A meeting of the creditors of James A. Greenhough was held at noon to-day there being present: the bankrupt and his solici tor (Mr F. Mcßae) who also held a proxy for A. Clark & Sons, and Messrs Sandeman (proxy for Mr Marks) and Geissler (proxy for Fisher & Co.) It was resolved on the motion of Mr Geissler seconded by Mr Sandeman "That the creditors, believing the bankrupt's case to be one of pure mis fortune, request the Official Assignee to do all in mt ower to facilitate bis discharge."