Mr Justice Ward yesterday aiwa" k ptcy to hear a he Ha s^nSSalf of the Official ionby£t acftnbill of sale from Assignee, that £ pendy tQ Michae i Arthur X°°e dec]ave d void as against *HSLm isE on the ground of the OBsfJ** 8 Mr Earl appeared for D 0 consi_en». app iication was made jlr GaUaghei- i eß 7 nkrupt cyAcb, 1883. undersectionSOo tn . the Wharf Hotel, and wished to g'» r purc haser, but not «, p rio endorsed a number of Gall* ag fhich were handed over to Mrs £•"•,.' JSS Mr Gallagher taking C 0> _n of Se from Dendy over the 8 f f etc and Mr Cave said SS'tht Gallagher became *"*_ tnr Dendy. His Honor said fX. a common thing that security fcrmldbeeivenfor the payment of a pro sli* !rv note as well as for a mortgage. He nUSS^fl.at'bils of sale under that class deCldlai agist the Official Assignee, 8^ the bill of sale in question was there £ set aside. By agreement between „«_. an order was made for payment to jrfffi Assignee of L 23 7s 9d, with costs, L 4 4s. A misprint occurred in our paragraph re theLiedertafel yesterday The number of members is to be limited to five of each voice, or 20 in all. The Juvenile Amateur Club, Britannia, nve a capital entertainment last evening in the lar-re schoolroom at the rear of the Supreme "Court, The place was densely croWed. The whole performance, ad dresses, music, lime-lights, etc., reflected neat credit on Master M. Phillips, Perkins, the Misses Mackie, Grey, and others whose nam-3 we do not know, but to whom the credit of the entertainment was fairly due. ■ , There if a demand for a few mining stocks Saxons are getting good picked stone and are wanted at 2s 2d. The Prince Imperial is also showing a material improvement, and are quoted buyers, 3s; sellers, 4s; Cambria are quoted'at 3s 6d to 4s. Royal Oak are asked [or with few quoted sellers ; Caledonian, 3s Land Mortgage, New Zealand Insurance, Dm- and "Loan and Mercantile are all wanted at quoted rates. The latter are j-anted strongly and none offering. Sellers ofNational Bank about 33s 6d. Capt. Edwin reports :-Wellington 1.25. Every indication hard gales between West , and South, and much colder weather ; glass farther rise.

At the District Court to-day the case of _. C. Hanchard v. Albert M. Shepherd for the recovery of L 35 on a P.N. vas determined in plaintiffs favour. Judo*ment was given for the amount claimed with Lo lis costs.

The Melbourne Poultry Show catalogue ia to hand, and we notice that Mr T. S. Morpeth (Secretary Auckland Poultry Asso ciation) has gained Ist and special prize with Foo Choo ducks, and second prize with Wyandottes. The total number of entries ¥-5],.a8-Poultry, 1,009; and dogs, 749.

The funeral of the late wife of Constable McClellan took place this afternoon, and iras attended by a large number of the members of the local police force.-

Detective Tuohy and Constable Christie tbis afternoon arrested a young man named Alfred Clune, another of tlie family that is •Apposed to be concerned in the jewellery robberj'.

POLICE COURT—THIS DAY.

.Before Captain Corbett and Mr S. Y. Collins, J.P's.) ItasmNESS.—Two persons were fined kfest offences, and Fanny Juno, who had tatffice previously convicted within the k.a_tmontbs, was fined L 5 and costs' or in default fourteen days' imprisonment,

Assexation.— Minnie Moouey, charged ■flrith stealing an umbrella, value 10s, the property of Ellen Harris, was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment with hard labour.

Fighting.-—Janiss Bramble and John Ochoa were charged with lighting in a public place, on Queen-street Wharf.—Pri soners denied -ihe charge, but Constable Russell and a laid proved the oifence.— Bramble was fined os and costs, and his antagonist 2s On.

SimisG Boots.-James Ehodes, on re nancl, was charged with the larceny of a pair of boots, value 9s Gd, the property of John Budge. - Ec was fined 20s and costs, or in default fourteen days. Anodrkei. -Charges against Edwin Harrow, for encroaching on a footpath, and wid Fox, for failing to provide for te children, were adjourned. Railway By-Laws.—Walter Hooten ad mitted a charge of driving a vehicle over a ™way crossing at Auckland railway s™°nwhen an engjne was approaching. - wUendon appeared for the prosecution ™ urged the gravity of the offence. ™ed 10s and casts. Thi Jew_; Llei .y Bobbery. - Jas. Clune, ™»ged with being concerned in this rob m, was remanded till the 16th.

ENGLISH CAPITAL ON THAMES GOLD-FIELD.

Important Concessions

(W K-EGEAPH. - OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, ahis day. k instated that the offer for the Mam- J* claim, Karangahake, by an English Wicate has been accepted by the owners At a meeting of the County Council follow! »^g resolutions were apopted re the S_i^ tlon ffiade by Mr Brodie re ffiw. •_n. Nts for the introduction •Si^*^.^ the Prospecting and 2 S^lmineSmthecountry- The first 4Sff . aDy . .mp J any^ or indicate 8 W s Tr of land for &°id ™™g> E• % JM an-ange to cx Pend not le^ m iff thereon' the Council would **>**| ICSal CSa 01' ** all ■Worefn. iV dd revenue accruing tffl off I' 3-5 (2) fcliat the Cou»^ incorporated on the I" i^ 6 *#* <«*§ which thera-V- ~ ? \m^ be available from beil> the nnli f __y concession it may f the A Council to grant Asc4 shall Lfr A- Cts of the General ** * fi_l a ftetei^ ined pr°P°sals of the 7&6 resohtinn"f foraPProval. The fa« Plan of tl.f' togefcher with a copy oT the oUnty lowing thi *Slfe s '^nes, were for- Auckland, *odle > C °«nty Chairman, at

INVESTING IN ARCHBISHOP

•^u-own coesespondent.) Tb* sol effiTl Weukgto^, this day. ***»P IT 011 _ °f the in^iture of ?^#| „?*, *ith the Palli«m y'th62Bfch instant 0^ and interes-> «>e &»> for tl^ les will con-*e m^mm of A oceasi °n, as ■" tested with their

pallia, and three Australian bishops are to be consecrated about the same time as that fixed for the ceremony in Wellington, and therefore the services of all the Australian bishops will be in requi sition in the other colonies. The pallium for the Archbishop of Wellington arrived here by the last San Francisco mail. The usual custom is for some dignitary of the Church to bring it direct from Rome, but on this occasion the Archbishop's procurator at Rome obtained a special privilege to send it to New Zealand by mail. The arrange ments for the ceremony are not yet com plete. '

MAN DROWNED NEAR WHAN GAREI.

The following particulars of a sad accident are from the last issue of the " Northern Advocate."—On Saturday last a melancholy and fatal occurence took place at the Hiku rangi River, Mangakahia. It appears that one° Richard Lingard, better known as Morris, a storekeeper by trade, at Manga kahia, and a man named Edward Caldwell, left Hunter's store for tho store at Hiku rangi Crossing, on horseback. They arrived ab the crossing about noon, and found there was a "fresh" and the river flooded, and the usual crossing im practicable. Caldwell told Lingard that, as he had a strange horse, he would not attempt to cross. At this time three natives came up and they also advised Lingard not to cross; but he said he knew a crossing three or four hundred yards up the stream, and that, if they waited, they would see him over in a few minutes. He (Lingard) left them. After waiting a while, Caldwell felt uneasy, and went up the bank of the river to watch ; and, as he was going along, he saw, beneath a willow, Lingard go into the river at the supposed crossing. His horse had gone only a few paces, when he was swimming. Lingard and horse drifted down the stream, and Caldwell lost sight of him for a time. When ho next saw them the horse and man had separated. Lingard was in the middle of the river, and the horse making for the bank. It appeared to Caldwell that Lingard was walking on the bottom, as he was breast high out of water, and therefore safe. Caldwell then ran down the bank a bit to where he saw Lingard splashing with his hands. He shouted to him to keep up until he reached him. Caldwell ran down the bank to a place where he could enter the stream. At the point at which Caldwell entered there was a .great accumulation of branches and debris, which hid Lingard from view, and on getting into the river he next saw Lingard about twenty yards lower down : he gave one splash, sank, and never rose again. A native named Arapeta discovered the body entangled in a snag about the spot where'Lingard was last seen. An inquest was held on the body on Wed nesday morning, and a verdict of " Acci dentally drowned " was returned.

THE SUDDEN DEATH AT NEWMARKET.

Dr. Philson and a jury of six held an inquiry yesterday afternoon at the New market Hotel into the circumstances sur rounding the sudden decease of Mrs Jane Sullivan, which was recorded in last night's issue of this paper. Mrs Sarah Ann Smith deposed that at a quarter to 12 o'clock on Monday night she heard deceased call out, and upon entering her bedroom she saw Mrs O'Sullivan kneel ing on the bed. She said to-wibness,"l believe I am dying. I can't get my breath." Witness got a mustard plaster on deceased's chest at her request. She was perspiring excessively, and labouring for breath. Witness went to her own room and put on some tea to heat, and then re turned to deceased's room, where, she found her lying on the bed. She had moved from the position in which witness had left her. She tried to rouse witness,but she did not speak. She then tried to raise deceased, but was unable to lift her. Witness went for assistance to Mrs Lawrence, a neighbour, who came in shortly after wards. They lifted deceased on to the middle of the bed, and rubbed her hands and temples with cold water, thinking she had fainted,and as she didnot move or speak they came to the conclusion that she * was dead. She did not vomit. She had not known deceased to be ill,except that she had complained of suffering from bronchitis. She had not been attended by any doctor, but used to take remedies herself. When the witness entered the room first de ceased had the wineglass with the liquid in it (produced) in her hand. Deceased was a woman of very sober habits. Michael O'Sullivan, husband of the de ceased, deposed that his wife was about 43 years of age. He had seen her alive last on Sunday. She was then in a weak state of health, and had been delicate for ye-Jrs. She complained of palpitation of the h^art, and was subject to bronchitis. She .voul ' not have any medical assistance. She> use d to take patent medicines — eucalyptus painkiller, etc. The liquid in the wine-' glass . contained some of Ellis's "Life Drops" diluted. She never took any medicine unless she was bad. Witness had known her to faint several times from shortness of breath. Dr. Mackellar deposed to being called in to Mrs O'Sul livan, who was already dead when he arrived. There was no sign of any con vulsion. She appeared to be a person of delicate constitution, but there were no outward traces of specific disease. He had no reason to suspect that deceased had died from poison, or that she had died from other than natural causes, probably failure of the heart. This was all the evidence, and the jury, without retiring, brought in a verdict of " Death from natural causes."

PUBLICITY OF INQUESTS.

Coroner Yersns Reporter.

(BY telegraph—own correspondent.)

Hamilton, this day. At the opening of the inquest on Monday on the body of Clara Windsor, who died somewhat suddenly in the morning at the residence of Mr Northcroft, the coroner (Mr Searancke) refused the representative of the "Waikato Times" admission—giving as his reason that it was not the practice in his district to allow the reporters to be present. The .jury declined to proceed with the inquest until the reporter was admitted. The press was then admitted, and the inquiry proceeded, and ended with the result wired yesterday.

THE HEW GENERAL POST OFFICE.

(by telegraph own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day.

The plans for the new Post-office are not yet ready for inspection,but will be in about a fortnight's time. A good deal of curiousity exists as to whether the plans will include a clock tower, and it may be as well to state that they will not, as the cost will be con siderable. If, however, it is thought neces sary at some future time to construct a tower, it is officially stated that there will be no difficulty in the way as regards the erection, as the brick foundation of the old tower will be sufficient to support a new one without any material alteration.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.

(by telegraph.—press association.)

Wellington, this day, No official news has yet been received re garding the Midland Railway contract, al though the Agent-General was telegraphed to on Monday. All that is known so far is contained in the words .. Contract settled."

FIRE INSURANCE DISPUTE.

(nr telegraph—own correspondent. )

Wellington, this day. Mr Lahmann, whose ware stores were damaged by fire under suspicious circum stances a couple of months ago, has issued a writ claiming L 75 from the Phoenix In surance Company under his policy. The case will be heard at the August Civil sitting of the Supreme Court.

SUPPOSED POISONING.

(by telegraph.—press association.)

Wellington, this day. A girl named Martin, a waitress in a board" ing house, was found insensible yesterday, apparently suffering from the effects of poison. She had had a few words with a fellow servant, and is supposed to have drunk some beladonna lotion which she had for neuralgia. She is expected to re cover in a, day or two.

THE "FORGED LETTER" IN THE "TIMES."

The Wrirer, the Seller, and the Price Discovered.

Mb Chance, M.P. for South Kilkenny, the well-known Dublin solicitor, who acted for Mr William O'Brien in the Corn wall and French scandal,

was a

speaker at a great Liberal confer ence held at Glasgow on June 4th. In the course of his speech he announced that " they were in a position to say who wrote the letter, the man who brought it to the " Times," and the price that paper paid for it." Ho desci*ibed the con duct of the Unionists, the Tories, and the "Times" as dishonest and disgraceful. However, the Irish party could treat chc London " Times " charges with the utmost indifference. They recollected that every great movement of this country had had its bitterest opponent in the " Times."

DEATH OF AN OLD NEW ZEA LAND MISSIONARY.

A _-_en_i--iisce«oß of tlie Early

©ays.

The Rev. John Alexander Wilson, whose

obituary notice appears to-day, was the

second son of Captain John Alexander Wilson, who served in the GOfch Pities through the Peninsular War. The de ceased gentleman in early life entered the Royal Navy, and served on the Mcdi terranean, Channel, and West Indian stations. On the latter, he was ac tively engaged in the suppression of piracy, thon prevalent in those days. In 18H2, Mr Wilson, who had married Anne Catherine, second daughter of Major Hawker, of the 12th Dragoons, relinquished his profession and cane to New Zealand in connection with tha Church Missionary Society. In the early part of 1833 he arrived at the Bay of Islands, and was staitioned at Te Puna. In the same year Mr Wilson made voyages to the Thames and Tauranga in an open boat in search of an opening for the establishment of a mis sion station, south of the Bay of Islands, for at that time the utations of the Church missionaries were confined to Pailiia, Wai* mate, Jvere-kere -tnd Te Puna al. in the Bay of Islands district. In the beginning of 1834 Mr Wilson, with Messrs Preece and Fairburn, formed a station at Te Puriri at the Thames. In 1835 Mr Wilson left Ptiriri, and formed a station with Mr Brown at Matamata, and in the latter part of the same year a further opening for mis sionary enterprise pre senting at Tauranga, Mr Wilson was mov« :d to that place and established a mission station at Te Papa wifch the assistance of Mr Wade. The Tauranga station had scarcely been formed when war broke out between Te Waharoa and Ngatiwhakane, result ing, so far as tlie mission was con cerned, in the dest ruction of the stations at Matamata and Rotorua, in the former with loss of life. Mr Wade therefore left tho district and did not return. Mr Wilson, however, re mained at Tauramga, but sent his family to Pariri for safety. In 1838 Mr Wilson's family returned to Tauranga and in the same year he was joined by Mr Brown, from the B s.y of Islands, where he had taken shelter after the destructfon of his station at Waitomata. In 1840, Mr Wilsen formed tho mission station at Opotiki v.here he .continued in charge until 1852. Mr Wilson was then removed to the Auckland, district, and he remained there until the closie of his connection with the society i,865.

During the firm, war at Taranaki the Rev. J. A. Wilson, with the approval of the Governor ancf the consent of the General commanding., boldly passed from our lines to the cam p of the rebel chiefs at a time when the nat_V.es spared no one, and such was tjhe influe nee possessed by him that he prevailed upon the chiefs-to give quarter, to spare th c wounded, and to ex change pris oners, am I Mr Wilson remained upon the "field and saw the arrangement carried oujt by the natives.

The deceased gentileman was a zealous, conrageous and md erfatigable missionary, whose enthusiasm kid him to surrender good prospects and a good position to come to {New Zealand to benefit the New Zea landers, and he had bib reward, for he was ever in the van of a mo*. ement which caused wars and cannibalism *to cease, and estab lished respect for humaln life, consideration for hunutn sufferings,, and devotion to peaceful pursuits and iChristain worship, throughout the length and breadth of New Zealand.

The Auckland Athena_um have notified that their fifth general meeting will be held in the V.M.C.A. Social E.all to-night at 8 o'clock, v.hen MrE. W. B_u?ton will deliver a lecture on" The Destiny of the King ship." Mr Burton has sub-divided his sub ject into the followingsections:—" The Jubi lee and the 200 th Anniversary of the English Revolution ;" " The Absurdity of the Term . Limited Monarchy' f " The Regal Office —Originally Elective and Subsequently Subjected to Parliamentary Grant;" "The Civil War, Its Successes and Failures-," "The Revolution Completes regal subjection," "Reasons inducing the in troduction of a foreign king upon the face ,of the Stuarts " ; " The operating causes of thesubsrequent growth of democratic power" "Forces completing with the Kingship" ; ''Future dangers." As such a subject as ■ this opens up a large area for discussion, it is to be hoped that the attendance of members will be in proportion, and that a spirited discussion may be the result.

MEETINGS IN BANKRUPTCY.

E. Lewis's Creditors.

At 2.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon a meet ing of creditors in the bankrupt estate of E. Lewis was held at the Official Assignee's office. A large number of creditors were in attendance. Mr George appeared on be , half of the debtor, who was also pre sent. Mr S. Hesketh appeared on bo half o_ Messrs Menhow and Co., of France. The Assignee said it appeared to him that the question before the meeting was with regard to the validity of a deed of settle ment made by the bankrupt on the 22nd of September last. Mr Lewis contended that he was perfectly solvent when the settlement was made. Mr Lewis had tele graphed to T. B. Lewis, of Cambridge,ask ing him to see Mr Partridge, the book keeper, and telegraph what amount was to credit in September last, and it was about L3OOO. He had posted the statement. Mr Hesketh said that a mere statement would not be sufficient to prove that at the time this deed was made there was sufficient to pay the debts, irrespective of this pro perty. The mere exhibition of a balance sheet prepared by a member of the firm that the firm was solvent then would not be sufficient. Mr George and Mr Lewis said it was utterly impos sible for them to produce any other. The debtor was put upon his oath, when ho stated, under examination by Mr S. Hesketh, that when he was started in busi ness in Quoei.-strO' t by Lewis and Simpson, no.ierm.. of payment wore arranged., but it was unders-opd that he wsx< to tako ove. the bu_ i*H'.-.. '••■ soon as lie could and relievo them oi' all resp'.>n_i...lity_ Th-' (pics' ion of remuneration .fas left to biini..!'!', and bo drew from tn_ '.-u-sine.- what he required. There was a bank account in Lewis and Simpson's name, but lie had nunc iv his own name, but he operated personally on Lewis and Simpson's account. There was oc casionally an account opened - Edward Lewis's account No. 2, but it was Lewis and Simpson's business, and was merely opened for the convenience of banking. In fact, on consideration, he thought it was Lewis and Simpson, No. 2 account, not Edward Lewis, No. 2 account. The business continued about two years. He could not say exactly what remuneration he drew—about LSOO a year, which was taken Out of the business. He did not re quire a bank account to carry on the com mission business, as he sold to Lewis and Simpson, and the account was kept in the ledger. He had only two firms that con signed to him between 1884 and September, 1886, and his commission was represented by the bill. He did not know how many shipments he received during the two years. There might be six or seven. Tho linns he received con signments from were Menkow and Co., and Guitard and/Jo., and he only got Lewis and Simpson's bills on sale of these consign ments, some of which were met and some not. He might have received for a small amount, but he did not think so, but his books would show, and ho would give the particulars to Mr Lawson. Tho consign ments he disposed of to Lewis and Simpson were disposed of by them in Auckland and Waikato. As agent for Menkow and Co. he sold to Lewis and Simpson, and as agent for Lewis and Simpson he sold for them. It was in his commission business that he received these consignments from Menkow and Co., and disposed of them. In reply to their questions tho bankrupt stated that in September, 1880, he held Lewis and Simpson's bills for as much as ho was indebted. He then owed Menkow and Co. L4G9 Os Gd, and against that he had Lewis and Simpson's bills for the same amount and more. Mr Fenton moved, " That the bankrupt be allowed to retain his furniture, and obtain his discharge as soon aB possible." Mr Hesketh said he re presented creditors to tho amount of L 460, and if he had authority to vote he should feel bound to oppose it, but he had no proxy. The Assignee said in the face of the objection he should have to call a special meeting to consider it. Tho motion was then put and formally carried on this understanding. Bankruptcy Examinations.

Joseph Romxson Smith, a debtor under examination by the Official Assignee, stated that he arrived in New Zealand in 1870, when he brought cash and goods amounting to L 3,500. In 1877 he took up.a Govern ment grant of 180 acres of land at Kati kati, of which he improved and fenced the greater part. He purchased 100 acres, and altogether expended L 2,500. His wife had L 250 in her own right under her marriage settlement, which was invested in live stock and plant for the farm. A small remnant of thatinvestment still remained upon thefarm. Before going on the farm nearly all witnesses furniture and goods were destroyed by lire while jin the wharf-store at Tauranga. By this he lost L7OO. In ISBO ho gave up the farm and commenced business in Auck land as commission and general agent, at which he succeeded fairly, and in October, 1885, he had made 1.1,000 clear of all debts. He then purchased the Freeman's Bay Flour | Mill for L 1,625, the money to be paid with in two years —L 125 in three months, L 125 in six months, and so on every six months until the aittOU-it was paid, with interest at 10 per cent. The property was subject to •LI,OOO mortgage, on which he also paid in terest. Witness next took Mr Ban;'«l Hamill into partnership, each to have equal in terests in liabiiifclas and assets. He put in L9O, and witnesss's money was devoted to the business, amounting to L 1,584. After a few months Mr Hamill retired and with drew his capital. Witness next repaired the mill at a cost of L7OO, and built a store at cost of Ll5O. He also met several of the bills. In consequence of an ar bitration case with Mr McKenzie an award of L 1,475 was made to to that gentleman as due on the mill. At its present value the mill property would not exceed that amount if sold. Witness worked the mill for 20 months. The in terest, insurance, premiums, and taxes, totalled L 7 per week. Still the business was fairly profitable, amounting to L 1,500. On the 4th July last witness met his credi tors and explained his position, and it endel in the estate being assigned to Mr E. Way mouth, as trustee for the creditors. A dissentient creditor, however, got judg ment against witness, and put the bailiffs in the mill, in consequence of which witness filed. Last February he sold 25 tons of bone dust to an Auckland firm for LlB7 14s. They gave him a bill for the amount in anticipation of delivery. The bill was duly met, but as the goods had not been delivered witness gave them two bills to cover the amount. He believed that those bills were still current. At the time of the sale he had the bonedust in stock, and it could have been taken by the purchaser. Petitions.

John Waddell, of Karangahape Road, and Mrs Elizabeth Robley, of Princes-street, both bakers, filed petitions in bankruptcy to-day.

SAMOAN AFFAIRS.

The Movements of War-ships.

(by telegraph.-—press association.)

Wellington, this day. The Government have received no informa tion regarding the proceedings of th e Samoan Conference at Washington, which are supposed to have led to tho recent movements of various men of war. The Admiral is nob subordinate to the Colonial Governors, and has probably reC-iv ed his instructions direct from Home,

INTER-PROVINCIAL FOOTBALL.

The Otago Team.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Donedin, this day. The appearance of the names selected by Messrs Austin, Chapman, and Rose to do battle for Otago in the coming tour has given rise to a great deal of discussion in football circles. Taken as a whole, the choice appeared to give satis faction, but the inclusion of Hunter, and more especially his election as captain, occasioned unfavourable comment, Drabble also was regarded as an unlikely rep. The team for Christchurch on Tuesday next play their first match against Hawke's Bay. I append a short description of each player :—

L\ Fraser (Union) has earned his position as full back owing to the excellent form shown by him in club matches. This is his first venture as an interprovincial player. Is a fair tackier, stops rushes in splendid style, and kicks fairly well. Bee (Union), three-quarter back, a very cool player, kicks with judgment, but is somewhat slow in collaring. Has played for his province since 1885, and on each occasion has done good service in the trial matches. This season he has not played up to past form. Millar (Kaikorai), the weakest three quarter in the team, is a magnificent kick, but cuts a sorry figure in collaring and stopping rushes. Keogh (Kaikorai), the best three-quarter back in Otano, is a sure tackier, runs and fonds well, and as a kick is above the average; next to Thomson, the most likely man to score. Has not hitherto played in interprovincial matches, though from this season's form, and in the last trial match in particular, he has gained deserved pro minence.

Downs (Alhambra)—A good all-round man at three-quarter. Kicks very well, gets through his men in a taking style, and has plenty of dash. Has gained prominence for the first time this season.

Thomson (Pirates)—A brilliant half-back. Has improved wonderfully this season, and has scored on nearly every occasion that he has played. For his running power he is unequalled in Otago, and is an excellent kick. The most likely man to score in the team. First played for the province last year.

Fraser (Pirates) — Another brilliant player. In Thomson and Fraser, Otago possesses two half-backs that should bo n!»i • to hold their own against any others .' the similar position in the colony. • Frast**.* is a .splendid defensive player, punt., well, runs and collars well, but has a tendency to over-look his right-hand three-quarter. Has played with credit for his province since 188;..

Simpson (Monticcllo). — A diminutive half-back ; can play as three-quarter equally woll. Has a nice style of collaring and punting, and stops rushes. The prominent position held by his club this season has been in a great measure due to his good play. He had not hitherto been chosen for interprovincial honours.

Hunter (Union) is bettor as a wing for ward than as a half-back. The fact that he can be utilised for either place doubtless actuated the Selection Committee in their choice of him. His only usefulness as a half-back is in 'rushing. He has not been chosen to do battle for his province before. Beck (Montecello), a forward that can play either in the scrum or on the wing, and is very useful in either position. Has represented Otago since 1885.

Diamond (Pirates) has mado great strides in his play this season, having only taken part in second 15 games last year ; a heavy forward,and uses his weight well in scrums. Takes the ball very well on the line out.

Drabble (Pirates) has successfully cap tained his club for three years ; a genuine hard-working forward; is not a showy pl.*iycr,|but does a lot of real honest work and dribbles in fine style. Represented Otago in 1884 and 1885.

Gibson (Taieri), a powerful forward with plenty of dash; comesthrough thescrum in a style that forcibly reminds one of Jas. Allen (Taieri) in his best days ; may be accounted the best forward in the team, but has not played hitherto in interprovincial matches^ Isaacs (Montecello) —The best forward in' the Montecello Club ; a perfect warrior in the scrum, and his play on Saturday must have completely removed any doubt (should such exist) from the minds of the Selection Committeo as to his claims for a place in the team. Thia is the first time ho lias represented his province.

Martin (Dunedin), an invaluable player on the line out; possesses wonderful dash, and like Isaacs justified his selection by Saturday's pl»y; has done duty for Otago since 1885. McFarlane (Union), «. light forward ; takes the ball well from the line out, and shows in the fast open play; has a ten dency to shirk the serums ; played for the fastest forward in t_»e team ; plays with unlimited dash, and is the most likely for ward to score. When well away is difficult to collar, and can play either in the scrum or on the wing. Represented Otago last year for the first time. Tresider (Zingari-Riohmond), a forward after the style of Beck, but possesses more dash ; a thorough hard worker ; dribbles well, and is a perfect thorn to tho opposite backs. The first time he represented his province was in 1885, in which year he played remarkably well against Canter bury. " Drop Kick," in the " Star," writes :— " When the names of the players chosen to do duty for Otago in its coming Northern campaign were made public last even ing, the selection, with ono excep tion, was favourably received. The exception to which I refer is Hun ter, and the opinion was freely ex pressed that his proper place would have been an emergency forward, a position as signed to Trejsider, whose absence from next Saturday's team has caused great sur prise. The idea of the Selection Commit tee placing three half-backs was quite un expected, and cannot be too severely con demned, seeing that tlie experiment has not been attempted here either in club or trial matches. To suddenly, and at the last moment, make this departure, is, to my thinking, a slight on the two half-backs who have been playing with so much success thioughout the season. The change really means that eight forwards will have to compete against nine opponents, who, if of average weight and strength, should give our men more than their proper quota of work. Another cause of complaint, and one which cannot bo too strongly reprobated, is provided by the action of Messrs Austin, Chapman and Rose, in taking unto themselves the right of choosing the captain. The practice pre vailing in other provinces, and which has been religiously followed hero till last year, has been for the team themselves to elect their skipper—-a course that must ensure its own commendation. Last year we had no complaints,because Allen, who was chosen, was eminently fitted for the position, and was undoubtedly the most deserving of it; but 1 venture to think and ex press my opinion very strongly on the point that had the feelings of footballers generally been consulted and those of the ' Reps' themselves, Drabble, Gibson, and Martin would all have been selected in pre fer'nee. Doubtless the reason that actuated the Committee in entrusting Hunter with the responsibility was that, being aback player, he would be better qualified to con trol the rest of the backs and at the same time to judge the play of the forwards."

The Gospel Temperance Mission will hold ameeting in the Beresford-street Congregational Church, THIS EVENING. Revs. Chew and Worboys, Messrs Ewington and Gregory, will be the speak .vs.

ELECTION NOTES.

The Franklin South election campaign is proceeding. Another political meeting waa held at Papakura on Monday evening, Mr R. Brown in the chair. The meeting was a large one. Major Harris at the con clusion of his address received a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence. To-night Major Hamlin speaks at Drury, and Major Harris at Wairoa South.

The Working Men's Political Committee appointed at the recent public meeting at Thames have decided to ask Mr Brodie to address the electors.

Mr John Church is a candidate for Oamaru.

Mr R. Udy notifies elsewhere that in consequence of domestic affliction he re tires from the contest for Eden. People of all shades of political opinion will sincerely regret that such a cause should have arisen.

The adjourned committee meeting of Mr J. M. Shera's supporters will be held to morrow (Thursday) evening, at half-past seven o'clock, at the back of St James'sJHall, Wellington-street. Friends and supporters are invited to be present.

Rodney.

Mr Palmer addressed the electors at the Aratapu Hall on Saturday night last-Mr Bartley in the chair. Mr Palmer advo cated the demonitisation of silver, and dis cussed the question to a considerable ex tent. He also went into the question of retrenchment, and was in favour of re ducing the Governor's salary by L 5,000, and the number of members of the Upper House to thirty, who should receive no honorarium, and do the work for the good of the coun try, like Justices of the Peace and Volun teer officers do. He would reduce the number of members of the Lower House to fifty, and their honorarium also. Mr Palmer went through the various branches of the Government, and considered that over L 300,000 could be retrenched with out impairing the efficiency of the Government, .and then the expenditure would be brought within the revenue and thoy would not have to resort to further taxation. Mr Palmer objected to the pro perty .ax, as it taxed improvements, and in reply to questions, said the Government should not reduce the subsidies to local bodies in the country districts, but only to town districts,as the latter had received the greater share of this money in the past. At the conclusion of the meeting, which lasted over two hours, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Palmer for his address.

Marsden Election.

Mr J. M. Dargaville addressed the elec tors at Kamo last night. His speech, of nearly two hours, was principally confined to lauding himself and attacking the "Northern Advocate ;" politics were hardly touched upon. At the conclusion of his address a vote of thanks and confidence was proposed, and an amendment was moved that a vote of thanks only be ac corded. The chairman, whowas nominated by Mr Dargaville, stated that the original motion was carried, and declined to count tho hands held up. The candidate then said he was satisfied to receive a vote of thanks only.

Address by Mr Cadman.

On Saturday evening, pursuant to an nouncement, Mr A. J. Cadman addressed the electors in the school-room at upper township, Coromandel. There was a crowded assemblage, and a number of ladies present manifested great interest in the proceedings. Captain Francis Hodge was voted to the chair, and in introducing the candidate, said it was singular he should bo in the position of Chairman of that political meeting, but he had confi dence in them giving Mr Cadman a fair and impartial hearing. Before calling on that gentleman for his address, Captain Hodge made a few brief remarks on the position of mining matters at Coromandel, and said that during the twelve months he had re sided in the colony, chiefly at Coromandel, he had beon interested in the introduction of capital. The negotiations were at tended with difficulties which in some cases seemed to oppose an effectual barrier, but on applying to Mr Cadman, who was then member for the district, the latter gentle man energetically assisted in facilitating ar rangements calculated to introduce capital to work the mines, and had never hesitated, either here or at Welline*ton, to do anything to further the interests of Coromandel. (Cheers.) Captain Hodge said he was very favourably impressed with Coromandel, Coromandel people, and the Coromandel ex representative (cheers), and he should always be pleased to further the deserved development of this goldfield, and to assist in getting sufficient mines opened up here to make a permanent gold-mining centre, a result which he felt persuaded would yet be achieved. (Applause.) He had no hesita tion in saying that the district could not aflord to lose the services of Mr Cadman. Captain Hodge expressed a desire that those who were employed by him should use their own discretion as to whom they supported. Mr Cadman was received with cheers, and it is considered that he made his best poli tical speech on this occasion, exhibiting a more vigorous style and a thorough famili arity with the leading political questions of tho day, his sentiments bein» warmly ap plauded throughout. Mr Cadman was for tunate in his references to goldfield matters, showing that during the term he repre sented Coromandel and Mr Fraser the Thames the Auckland goldfields had re ceived larger support than formerly, par ticularly from the present Government, who had indeed established a special mining'department.and.had in various ways greatly stimulated the mining industry. He approved of special bonuses to assist in introducing improved gold-saving appli ances, but he would also like to see sub stantial and present aid given such as would tend to the immediate advantage of large numbers of miners requiring work, who were not in a position to wait until new schemes were matured.

Mr Cadman alluded to the only charge made against him, " that he had nothing in him," and as proof that such was not the opinion of the general public, he referred to the fact of his being year after year elected to fill the highest public office the country had to bestow. Mr Cadman also said that if he had sup ported Sir Julius Vogel in his attempt to form a Ministry he could have had the port folio of Minister of Mines, but it was found Sir George Grey's party held the balance of power, and Sir George advised his fifteen followers to support Stout. He (Cadman) being of the party,gave his vote with them. He would not support either the present or an Atkinson Government, but would sup port a reconstructed Liberal Government. He advised retrenchment of expenditure on a graduating scale, showing the ill effects already experienced by sudden stoppages of public works in Auckland. He was a moderate protectionist, sufficient to give necessary stimulus to local producers. The meeting, which was very well con ducted throughout, passed a vote of confi dence, the proceedings closing with a vote of thanks to Captain Hodge for the able manner in which he had presided.

The Premier at Christchurch.

Sir Robert Stout addressed an audience of 3,000 at the Theatre Royal, Christchurch, last night, and large numbers were unable to gain admission. He was enthusiastically received. The greater part of his speech was a defence of the education eyßtem, and he quoted figures to show that tho New Zealand educational system was cheaper than that of any other colony, At the close a vote of thanks for his address and co nfi« df ace in .His Government was passed unani.

mously with acclamation, and threo cheers were given for the Stout-Vogel Govern* ment.

Waitemata Electoral Roll.

The Registrar of Electors for Waitemata (Mr Seaman) informs us that the roll for that district is now complete, and may be had on application at his office, 44 New Zealand Insarance Buildings, Auckland. A new roll having been prepared prior to the election in December last tha changes have been fewer than would otherwise have taken place. The num ber then on the roll was 2,745, since which 235 names have been added and 588 removed, leaving the present num ber 2,389. Of those removed 346 have been transferred to the Eden electorate, conse quent on the altered boundaries of the two districts. Persons still desirous of being enrolled for Waitemata should at once send in their claims, as a supplement is being prepared to be printed immediately after the issue of writs.

Woodville, this day.

Sir G-. Grey delivered an address here last night principally on the Land Settle ment Scheme. He met with an enthusiastic reception, and was accorded a vote of thanks.

Christchurch, this day.

Mr Hi^gins's opponent, Mr Pearson, ad dressed his first meeting last night. He declared himself a Government supporter and received a vote of thanks.

Dune-tin Electoral Rolls.

(FROM our own correspondent.)

Dunedin, this day. TitE following are the numbers on the old and new rolls for Dunedin electorates : — Dunedin East : New roll, 2,337 ; old, 1,898. Central : New roll, 2,200; old, 1,649. West: New roll, 1,985 ; old, 1,529. South: New roll, 1,695 ; old, 1,379.

CITY SCHOOLS COMMITTEE.

The City Schools Committee met last even* ing. Present: Messrs W. Gorrie(chairman),: Crowther, McMaster, Blades, Farrell, Batty and Ussher. Letters from the Board' of Education were received stating, (1) that Joseph Scott had declined the offer of L4OO made for his property in Napier-street,and asked for L 450. Resolved that the Board be recommended to accept the offer. (2) That the Board had carefully considered the sug gestion re conducting examinations in Wellesley-street and Nelson-street schools jointly by two inspectors, and regretted that it was not possible to give effect to the same. (3) That the fencing of Beresford street playground had been authorised. (4) That Miss Fraser had been appointed assistant teacher at Wellesley-street school at a salary of L6O a year. (5) That Miss Hossack's salary would be increased to LIOO a-year from the Ist July. The Truant_ Officer reported that informations were'laid against eight persons for neglect ing to send their children to school after being duly warned, and that orders wer» issued against six. The justices, how. ever, did not allow costs, a,nd he (the Truant Officer) considered some punish ment should be inflicted on offenders in that form. A letter from the Board stated that several engagements of pupil teachers had been terminated owing to their second failure to pass ex aminations prescribed for the end of first.' year of pupil teachers' course. Mr H. Worthington reported having visited the Kindergarten School, in company with the Rev. E. H. Gulliver. He was informed that the school consisted of about 100 children, of whom 50 or 51 were present. The furniture and appliances appeared to be admirably adapted for the purposes, and the teachers were evidently able to carry on their work and maintain discipline without undue effort. Amongst the children there were about a dozen over five years of age who ought to be at one of the publio schools. The report was received. A letter from Mr E. M. C. Hairison, Head master of the Beresford-street School, stated that, notwithstanding the efforts of the truant master, one-seventh of the total number of his scholars had been absent during the past fortnight. This repre sented a loss of between L 2,000 and L 3,000 per annum, and a great loss to the children . themselves. The Committee recognised i the seriousness of the complaint, and de- ! cided to forward the letter to the Board. >

IMPORTANT DECISION TO PUBLICANS.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day. t The Resident Magistrate dismissed tlie est case brought this morning against a city publican for selling liquor under a conditional license at a suburban race course, holding that the Licensing Com mittee had power to grant a condition* license to a hotel-keeper in any part of th

colony.

TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, this day,' f

A southerly gale has set in again witfc heavy rain. The football match to-morrow with Canterbury has been spoiled. A half holiday has been proclaimed by the Mayor

Dunedin, this day.

A.seven-roomed house at Roslyn, owned by Mr Strachan, of Naseby, was burnt down, It was insured, but the office is unknown.

Chbistchttrch, this day.

Gordon McEwan was committed for trial to-day for stealing a watchguard and pen dant from the British Hotel.

COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c., To-night.

Abbott's Opera Hona»--K_-tgeVi _-_-__W_9 feSJte strels, 8. Bell's Buildings. Wyndham-strcot, — IndustrM Association's Exhibition, 7.80 to 10 p,j_i Olympia Hall, Grey-street—Skating ajLafc, open daily. Drury Hall—Mr E. Hamlin and Electors oi Franklin South, 7.30. Wairoa Hall—Major Harris and Electors of Franklin South, 7.30. St. Peter's Church, Surrey Hills—Evangelistio Service, 7.30. Choral Hall—Skating Rink, 7.30 to 10. V.M.C.A. Rooms-Opening of a Boob-keeping Class. Eden Ha.l—Mr R, T. Garrattand the Elects*-- <_£ Newton, 8. Waite's Mount Eden Hall—Mr E, Mtehelson and his Supporters, 7,30, Seventh Day Adventist Ohxtroh, Surrey HHls=- Lecture, "Food and the DlgestiYt. yts_»s,* by Pastor A. G. Daniels, 7.30

Rota of Justices at Police Court.

August 11-Messra W, Duneanaud J* Eiuf-R** fried.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

D. F. Evans—Property, &c, !2. S, M, Pratt, cornev of Ypinv'h. and Gliphiint Bt*-eet-—llouselioiil J. •ai-i.uuo, ,1c,.. 12. B, Trt-Us and .Co.—Cigarettes, Wh.Cc, gpij^^

G. u.wis.—Cement, c to., U,

THM ItrCKLAJm EVEND-g. §^Aft, VgimEgDAY. HTGUST 10, 188 1?.

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