A New Zea ander visiting Scotland writes:—"You may, with every confidence, announce that W. Teacher's Highland Cream is the oldest and best blend in Scotland. Originally fi cm the finest malt stills, it has been stored up for many years, until every particle of fusel oil has disappeared. Connoisseurs will not touch any other Usquebaugh here."— [advtJ. ''

The members of the Butchers' P. C. and those interested will hold a meeting at the Nevada Hotel at 8 o'clock to-morrow.

To-morrow (Wednesday) evening the annual soiree in connection with All Saints' Church, Ponsonby, will take place in the schoolroom. No pains have been spared by the Committee to make, it a great success, and judging from the large number of tic kets already sold.it is likely to prove so. . A sumptuous tea -will bo provided at half-past six and will be followed by a concert of vocal and instrumental music, when some performers quite new to an Auckland audi ence will make their first appearance.

Special attention is directed to the auc tion sale of freehold properties, situated at Hobson-street and Mount Albert, to be held by D. F. Evans at his mart, Queen-street, to-morrow (Wednesday),24th inst., at 12.30 o'clock. The Hobson-street property is situated just below Victoria-street, and comprises a freehold allotment, 48 feet frontage to Hobson-street, with a depth of 107 feet, and a house of five rooms. The Mount Albert property is a choice little farm of 22 acres, with house and all im provements.

The usual evangelistic service was held last night ab St. Stephen's Church, Pon sonby. After prayer and praise the Rev. Mr Chew gave a very instructive address on the words "Because I live ye shall live also." He pointed out that no one can tell where the physical life lay, but said life would always show itself either physically or spiritually. He spoke on the different kinds of life and said life wa3 productive, and then asked how many persons had become Christians through our fives preach ing Clirisb. He spoke of the brightness of Christian life, and urged, the unconverted to come to Christ at once. After prayer by friends the Benediction was pronounced and the proceedings terminated. The meeting to-night will be addressed by the Rev. J. Steele, of Otahuhu.

Sergeant Bulford will be presented by his comrades in the police force this evening" with a valuable tea and coffee service on the eve of his departure for Wellington, whither he has been re moved with Inspector Thomson. The officer in question has been connected with the force for the late eighteen years, is efficient in the performance of his duties, and very popular with the men. The presentation takes place at the Queen's Ferry Hotel, and will be made by Sergeant Clarke.

The following passengers booked for Sydney per Waihora to leave at 5 o'clock this evening :—Messrs Woolison, Adams, Cameron, Miller, W. G. Coates,' Hard ing, Battley, T. Parker, Anderson, Heskott, J. Harding, R.~ K. Garlick, A. Stronach; F. B. Froudc, Mr and Mrs Cotter and child, Mr .lames Ness and Mrs Ness, Mrs and Miss Hosking, Miss Newcombe, Mrs Featherstone and 3 children, Rev. Mr Pearce, Mr Pearce and Children, Messrs Moginie, Badger, and Coulthard, Mr and Mrs D. H. Scott, Mr and Mrs Pierce, Mv and Mrs Ray.

A man named Skelton was taken to the Hospital last evening. He wa3 suffering with a broken leg, having fallen down the lift of the warehouse in which he was em ployed.

A very important subject was taken up by Mr A. G. Daniellslast night, in refer ence to Christ's coming in glory and the nearness of that period. Many deep truths were brought out during the evening. This evening Mr Daniells will speak on " How the Church Should be Supported," from a Bible standpoint.

The young man, James Howard, who was supposed to have sustained concussion of the brain through the fall in front'of tho shop of Mr Hulme, butcher, under the singu lar circumstances before narrated, has not yet recovered his senses, and has been sent to the Asylum. It is said that he was subject to fits before the accident.

No business of great importance was transacted yesterday evening at the usual meeting of the Newton Borough Council. There were present the Mayor, and Councillors Garrett, Boyd, Riggs, Morrison, Ambury, . Lee, Donald and Faulder. The newly elected member, Mr Morrison, made the usual dec laration prior and taking his seat. It was agreed to place some scoria on the path in front of Mrs Rae's property. The Town Clark was empowered to take proceedings against horsemen dis covered riding over foot-bridges on-the Surrey Hill's Estate. The remainder of the business was deferred in order to allow the Council to attend Mr Withy's meeting in St. George's Hall.

The "Royal Jubilee Waltz" just com posed by Mr P. F. Hiscocks, is now to be had at the stationers.

The Rev. Thomas Clarke Laurence, bar rister of the Supreme Courts of Australia, delivered an address on "Ireland, its Scenery and People" to the members and friends of the Pitt-street Mutual Improve ment Society. There was a good attend ance, the Rev. Mr Bull presiding. The lecturer handled his subject in a masterly manner, aud at the conclusion of the ad dress was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. During the evening Mrs Bcttany sang " Killarney " in a pleasing manner.

The Gospel Temperance meeting held in the Forester's Hall, Karangahape Road, was largely attended last Sunday evening, the hall . being well filled. Mr Goe. Aldridge gave" an excellent address and Mr T. McMaster presided.

The barn and stables of Mr James Walker, farmer, near Papakura, were des troyed by fire last Saturday nierht. Mr Walker first discovered the fire by seeing the flames issuing from the roof of the barn. He failed, however, to extinguish ,the flames, which had then got a good hold. The dwelling-house and outbuildings'were insured for £400 in the South British. Mr Walker estimates his loss at £-150. Miss Walker noticed that morning that the hay was getting heated, and it is possible that the fire was thus originated. It has also been stated that hot ashes had been de posited near the barn.

The meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Thomas M. Green, which was to have been held to-day, lapsed for want of a quoram.

Mrs Margaret Beith, boarding - house keeper, of Auckland, filed a petition in bankruptcy to-day. This was tho defen dant in the case of Moses v. Beith.

James Forgie, baker of Ponsonby Road, was adjudgeda bankrupt on his own peti tion to-day. The number of bakers who have sought the protection of the Court during the last few weeks give a Lev meaning to the words " Man cannot live by bread alone."

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TV i ■moa^thJ *}° h\ is to be fesfcival night 6- l l Dcvcnport, great ?* fiv!7 1? t hand for fche 'ißocial" We T aL° ,00l buildin!?- One special /X-T 11 be the chlll'ch * f tho Ml l Wll-^ h some of fche direst ••^htneat, a Pre- Sld, e' and dispense re *°*to& after S pro"ramme wiU *» J^wffift °f, the Auckland n-xtintheV \r ra o8 Place on Thursday £° Te In • S°?) al Hall'is likely to ?G ti*i'Sei2il! mT?y interesting/ A ft'-Which h" - by Gh'dlcr upon a Sft **»Sy «« f em, l"ently quitted to S^ Ke?a''d£p u fe ClBoards: Their Ac- T 1 matte r* t\ blc Health." The nrin i! t! the spread., f "sPenßi°n of the CD. a.m Hos Pltal and Charitable j^%exS!r,Wtlv&debate "lay he

i?tr np°rt -Navals ho,d a fecial SSLfr^ for *• P«"P«» of rneS? * CoUipan y and enrolling iS? prance meeting at New -S&KV on Sunday e-en- JlCc' W e °ccupied the chair, •-wKIA* • LJ lly and E- FIT de" Bigned fl»y ,m5 >resswe addresses. Two 3KSI ? fedgoi and alocal committee •*SS f-w * s ™nu thcwork- Ifc was Rev tT,, Sir William Fox and the andW T w WOuld BPeak next Sunday, "lr J..Newman would preside. ishSl-Teetin^ at the Devonport even? °C ml Was to have been Sold last »«WBntrfM*J )085P oned tiU to-night Ball/ ln" dellvei'cd at the Devonport

nefeT6^ are notified that Thursday Sb:SS. day°nwhichf«^i-oun yt

A most successful and enthusiastic meet fag was held last evening in the Baptist Tahemaclej over 600 being present, to say farewell to Miss Newcombe, the newly-ap pointed missionary to the Indian Zenana Mission. Pastor Spurgeon presided, and gave the meeting some details with regard to the meetings held during the past week in connection with the mission. Last Mon day at the Tabernacle the collection, &c., Mounted to £9; Tuesday, at Ponsonby Church, to £210s; Wednesday, at Thames, to£3; Friday, at Otahuhu, to £1 7s ; Sun noy afternoon, at the Tabernicle, to £4 ; Way evening, Moudt Eden, to £2 10s ; to evening, Tabernacle, to £12 10s ; last evening special donation, £5 and promise f another £5, provided £100 is raised be fore the end of the year • donation towards medicine chest, 12s 6d ; Tabernacle mis fiomiry boxes, &c, £33 ; Mount Eden mis sionary boxes, £6 10s 6d : Total, £80. A Wntry settler sent a large cheese, much was at once turned into cash. «nd the dais was arranged a large Mmben: toys, etc., sent by the churches we for- •. Indian children (numbering pwards of 1,000), showing the great in west taken in this work by the young Me. Miss Newcombe gave a very in vesting and telling address, and Pastors ff ge °n > Gilmore, and Bray said farewell »te.ori behalf of their churches. Miss ST, re Plied> fche Chairman 5W, h, erto God in P"^. and this Jtprofitable^eetingwas brought to a delusion by the Benediction.

' MtCarlaw Smith, of Gisborne (says the "Poverty Bay Herald"), has received a telegram from Auckland announcing the death of Mr Melville Smith, late of Pou jM, The Sad news is from a New York daWd-the 13th June last, and it itatestti&tMr Melville Smith died in that city. Mr, Smith was on his way home to SOTffld to setile affairs in connection with the estate of his deceased brother, George, and had only got as far as New York when the sad event happened. Both Mr George aid Mr Melville Smith were very highly esteemed here,, both socially and as speci men" of the very best type of enterprising settlers, and the death of Melville, occur ring so soon after that of his brother George, "rill.cattse a feeling of profound regret among all friends in the Bay.

toa. „, mpetinff of the Benevo 'it-^tfSfiSS-^ balance-sheet i en t Society w? i . ere adopted, publishedm Pu las* i ; Sdthe His Worship >5 -^.presidents, fcheHon. Colonel t heMayor,ycep ckrk; oQmmit tee, SfflJ* B^an, Ralph Kee, S? MSa^'Moole and ****{* «dWJ. Mr c. c. McMi lan. H V iS» declinel to ac^ as hon l^'*"Lt of the serious tax secretary w* < ftnd business, apph- "-Urto his office from morn '^"S Messrs McMillan and i-**. 1° n -vere appointed to procure a £ secretary. Mr J. Way --rjSfed- auditor. The fol f^S were elected a Ladies' _ Com loW,g Mrs David Nathan, president; *M» Moss-Davis, Haines, -Mfi 3 S Nathan, C. M. Nelson, T. Brigh\ Tebbs Pritt Boberton, 0. ■M. rtiirdsChallis, and Miss Steven- were elected 80 tWive Committee :—Messrs J. 115 f!f Keeping. F. G. Ewington, :jtSilfan,ancll)i?Beale. ! At the Police Court to-day, before Mr D. BMcPonald, J.P., Annie Dunn was lined ;-'.„H posts for drunkenness, and sentenced SS mm imprisonment with hard •Sj for using obscene language. The Efamilv of father and two sons were IbSfc up and charged with the Sry o L 250 worth of jewellery from Son. Sergeant Pratt said the sum- Si to t"e appearance of the owner of the Sty had been sent to Fiji, and he ex- Sdthe witness here in a fortnight. A £and for a week was therefore gran tea. In Chambers this morning, Mr Justice Ward granted probate in re.Ghas. Watkin -1 and Thomas H. Biggs (deceased), and m-dered letters of administration to be 3 in « Thos. Milne Machattie (de ceased), ono surety to be accepted as suffi cient In re S. Jackson, jun., v. W.rn. Mc feror (claim £ 127 6s 2d, money advanced, lent! Mr Theo. Cooper moved for leave to issue writ of summons to defendant, who is :«bevondseas." His Honor granted leave tpontheusnalbond beingentered into under rale 53; thawritof summons to be adver tised in'the daily papers and the statement 'of defence to be filed at the Supreme Court office by September 12th, the trial to take place"on September 21st The Salvation Army assembled in large ggmbera on the Queen-street Wharf this Bcrnin1 * to welcome Adjutant Loveroclj, who arrived from Sydney by the Ma'na poarL Adjutant Loverock is to take charge of the Northern division of the Army. He tfa-accorded a most enthusiastic reception, and was escorted to the Salvation Army Barracks by' -a large number of the I'soldiers," headed by the Army Band.

&**** Sthematch Auckland y > »A SayedontheMetropoh- KwWvictory remained with M cklandafter farewell perform- To-r.i? ht' «o Minstrels, is the oc- Sion of m fi ensure a crowded at- W^TWS performance is for the tendance- /JVriscilla Verne and Mr Chas. SBfßblfc"S admire the perform fugo, the P ubl' c rtistes W ill doubtless mark :»«S attending. From fc^SSs go direct to Welhng-

VOLUNTEER NEWS.

Gunner E. C. Beale won the Martini- Henri competition for the "O" Battery with a total of 70 points, and for the " A " Battery, Gunner A. Payne won, with 74 points. A tug-of-war between the "H " troop Ist New Zealand Cavalry is to take place after the parade at Epsom on Saturday next.

How to Get Sick.—Expose yourself day and night, sit too much without exerciso, work too hard without rest, doctor all the time, take all the vile; nostrums and imitations adver ised, and then you will want to know

ELECTION NOTES.

Mr J. A. Connell will address a meeting of electors at the schoolroom, Waikomiti,to morrow (Wednesday) evening, at 7 o'clock*

A meeting of Mr D. Goldie's committee will be held to-morrow evening in tho Foresters' Hall, Karangahape Road.

The Hon. Mr Tole will address tho elec tors of Newton to-morrow evening in the Christians' Meeting House, New North Road, at eight o'clock. The adjourned committee meeting of the honourable gentleman's sup porters, which was unavoidably postponed, will take place at Haslett's Hall, Eden Terrace, on Thursday evening at half-jjast seven o'clock. dm- >.- .. .«-,-■

We are requested io draw the attention of electors in the several city and suburban districts to tho immense number of un claimed registered letters which are now lying at the Chief Post Office. A list of persons objected to in each Parliamentary divisioiv can be inspected on tho eastern side of the Shortland-street entrance of the building. We are assured that many of the letters could be delivered to persons af fected, but, to prevent grumbling, the elec tors themselves should peruse the boards and find out if they are objected to. A curious item respecting Auckland West is now freely circulated, viz., that for a certain building five trustees have sent in claims for registration as freeholders. A consider able number of applications to vote have been lodged at tho' Registrar's office, both yesterday and to-day, for various elector ates.

Sir J. A. Connell at Kingsland.

Mr Connell addressed a meeting of the Eden electors at the Christian Meeting House, Kingsland, New North Road, last evening, at 8 o'clock. The Hall was well filled, and Mr Young Warren was chosen chairman of the meeting. Mr Connell re ferred at considerable length to the causes of the present depression, and considered that in the present crisis electors should sco to it that men of practical business ability and sound common sense should be sent to Patliament. His address was received with frequent bursts of applause, and extended over nearly two hours. He treated exhaus tively of retrenchment, the education ques tion, land settlement policy, and protective duties with the proper. encouragement of the true industries ' of. the colony. In reply to questions'he stated that h-3 had thrown himself in with Auckland for the remainder of his life, and could honestly say that beyond having a warm feel ing towards Otago he had no tie there which would or could in any way prevent him from doing his duty thoroughly and effectively as a North Island and Auckland representative. He considered that the influence ho possessed with South ern members constituted one of the most important points in favour of his candida ture, and that being first in the field, and himself a resident in tho Eden electorate, ought also to tell considerably in his favour. If the Eden constituency did him the honour of electing him to Parliament as its representative, he could promise them that he would be neither a silent nor an uninflueu tial representative.

On the* motion of Mr John Page, seconded by Mr J. Mcllwain, junior, a vote of thanks and confidenco in Mr Connell as the future representative for Eden was carried by a very large majority amid great applause, only 8 hands having been held up for a vote of thanks. Mr Connell remonstrated against mem bers of his opponents' committee attending various meetings and voting upon motions. He thought the electors or each district hearing his address should be left free to express their feeling as to his candidature.

Mr Osborne at Remuera.

..This, gentleman addressed a well at tended meeting of electors at the Rcmuera public school last evening, Mr Buddie presiding. He Bpok« at • some length, and subsequently said he would not follow the leadership of either Sir Robert Stout or Sir Julius Vogel. He was per sonally in favour of the Bible in schools, but if the question came up he would not vote,for it. A vote of thanks to and confi dence in Mr Osborne was carried, on the motion of Mr Forster, seconded by Mr Bell.

Mr Monk at Northcote.

Mr Monk addressed the electors in the Gladstone Hall last evening. At the conclusion of his speech, •ho said in reply to questions that he had no connection with any bank, that he would not support an Eight Hours Bill, that he was opposed to the quack system, and that he would vote for Sir George Grey's Land Bill. A vote of thanks and confidence was passed on the motion of Mr Rendell, seconded by Mr E. J. White. An amendment of thanks only moved by Mr Day and seconded by Mr Hawkins was lost

(BY telegraph.— own correspondent.)

Port Albert, this day. Rodney Election.

Rev. Charles Barley and Mr R. Douse, a deputation from the Warkworth branch of the Alliance, met the members of the Alii anc6 at Port Albert on Saturday. Mr Jas. Coupland presided, ahd after t^Vo hours' dis cussion the mcetingiUnahlmously decided to give undivided support to Mr Moat. ■Mr Moat addressed the electors at Wells ford, Mr Gibbles being Chairman. On tho motion of Messrs Hunt and Worker, a reso lution was carried unanimously that Mr Moat had well and faithfully represented Rodney during the past three years.

Air Gill at Te Aroha.

Te Aroha, this day.

Mr Richard John Gill addressed the electors of Tauranga in the Public Hall Te Aroha last night. There was a large attendance.and the speaker obtained a very attentive hearing. Having gone fully into figures in his Tauranga address, and distributed a large number of. copies of the address was given as a reason for not doing so on the present occasion The speaker declared himself as a perfectly independent candidate. He disagreed en tirely with Mr Ballance's Nitivc Lands Restriction Bill, but^ approved of tho measure proposed by Sir ffc&rgc Grey. He was in favour of the GWernor's salary being reduced for future governors, and considered five Ministers ample. The Native Department should be entirely swept away. The education vote should be reduced by from LIOO.OOO to L 150.000. Toomuch is spent on highereducation to the principal benefit of those able to pay. He would favour further borrowing to complete piiblic works already partially constructed, such as the Thames-Te Aroha Railway. He did not profess to know much of mining matters generally, but would back the goldfields' members "and committee, and do what he could for this 'district. He would seek to have justice done to To Aroha Thermal Springs, seeing the great Government expenditure 6n the Springs at Rotorua. He would do all in his power to have Thompson's track completed, which would then give sixty miles of direct road traffic, tending this way from Tauranga and beyond. He would en deavour to have the recent proclamation giving the Thames Harbour Board power over the rivers in Piako and Ohinemuri counties for many miles above Te Aroha cancelled. He declared himself generally as an pponent to the present extravagant Government. Having replied to a number of questions, he was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks, which was all he could ex pejfLseeing he was the first candidate who hatr-yet addressed Te Aroha. Mr Gill speaks at Waiorougomai to-night.

(BY TELEGRAMI—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Dunedin, this day. Ministers In Dunedin.

SIB JULIUS VOGEL AND THE ELECTIONS.

Sir Julius Vogel gives an emphatic denial •to the statement that he has been inter fering in the elections while here. He re pudiates the suggestion that he can in fluence the retirement of any candidates, as it had been insinuated that he had pre ferred to induce Mr Carlton to retire. for Roslyn and give the Ministerial support to Mr Allen if the latter would retire from Dunedin East.

Mr Larhach and the *'Daily

Times."

Mr Larnach has fallen foul of the " Daily Times," which refussd to publish his letter in reply to its strictures on his administra tron of tho Mines Department. The editor complained of "its effusive tone, which must attach to tho subjoined passages, as the rest of tho letter deals with dry figures: -"I thought that some length of time would have elapsed, and that you would have tried to educate yourself ere you again ventured to deal with tho finances of the colony. It is, lean assure you, with feelings of pity and distrust that I look upon a journalist so un informed and ignorant as you ready are about departmental expenditure. Yo»r con clusion is characteristic of your calibre, and you dare not bay to me what you appear to have written. Will you name items yoit con sider extravagant, and point out the ' job bery,'or where any act in connection with my administration has been ' disgraceful.' I challenge you to do so." The "Times" had declined to permit its pages to be made a rubbish heap for Ministerial discourtesy and bad temper to be shot on.

CABLEGRAMS.

RUSSIA AND TURKEY.

London, August 22

Russia is urging the Porte?} to directly interfere to prevent Prince Ferdinand from assuming the throne of Bulgaria.

FRANCE WITHDRAWN FROM THE SQUABBLE.

(Reuteii).

Sofia, August 22nd. The French diplomatic agent here has also Brokon off relations with the Bulgarian Government.

THE CRIMES ACT.

PROCLAMATION OF THE

LEAGUE,

London, August 22

A stormy debate is expected in the House of Commons over the Govern, ment proposal to proclaim tho Irish National League' under the Crimes Act.

Mr Gladstone is returning to Lon do take part in the debate.

THE UNIONISTS SECEDING.

The action of the Government in accepting the vital amendments made by the House of Lords in the Irish Land Bill is offensive to the Liberal j Unionists. Several have seceded.

EXCURSION FROM ENGLAND.

London, August 22.

The P. and O. Company are arrang ing for excursionists to Australia on special terms. Return fares are an nounced at a hundred guineas.

MAILS DELIVERED.

London, August 22.

Tho mails per the P. and O. steam ship | Parramatta, from Melbourne, July 13th, were delivered to-day via Brindisi.

AUSTRALIAN.

THREATENED STRIKE OF MINERS.

Sydney, this day,

A general strike is threatened amongst the miners at Lambton collieries.

DEATH OF A QUEENSLAND

MINISTER.

Brisbane, this day.

The death is announced of Mr Miles, Minister of Public Works and Mines, after a brief illness,

OUR GOLDFIELDS

(BY telegraph-own correspondent.)

New Find at Hikntaia

Thames, this day. Anew "find " is reported from the neigh bourhood of Hikutaia, which, it io expected, may prove of some importance as developed. A party of prospectors have succeeded in unearthing a large reef, 5 or 6 feet thick, of a promising description, and yesterday a small parcel of quartz was brought into town in which colours of gold were visible. The gold is obtained from the hanging-wall portion of the reef, which is about 2 feet wide Mr Fagan and others are interested in the "find.' The locality r. between Hikutaia and Waitekauri, about 10 miles inland from the county main road. .The prospects are said to be very encouraging, and an extensive claim, consisting of 30 acres, has been marked out by the prospec tors while two others have also been pegged out on either side of the find.

Thames, tibis day.

Cambria.—The leading stope has been started on No. 5 leader, over the drive at No. 3 level. When breaking down yester day 101b of specimens was bagged. Prince Imperial.—Ten pounds of speci mens are occasionably obtained. During the week about 201b came to hand. Cambria.-— Driving was started yester day on tho seventh or last leader cut in the crosscut at No. 3 level. It is three or four inches thick, and the first breaking down took place to-day, there being four feet stripped. The quartz showed gold freely, and 501b of specimens worth about an ounce to the pound was bagged,

INTER - PROVINCIAL FOOTBALL MATCH.

The Final Arrangements

The arrangements in connection with the Auckland team for to-morrow's match against Otago are now practically complete. The only alterations made in the personnel of tho team that did battle against Canter bury last week are that Stone takes Lind say's place for reasons already explained, and that E. Mills has been chosen instead of Marshall, who considers himself disabled. Wementioned yesterday thecurrenb rumour that the North Shore forward had so taken_ to heart Murphy's omission that he abso" lutely declined to play, but at the same tim we discredited its authenticity. Sine then we have received tho fcllowin° note from Marshall, which assigns quite another reason for his withdrawal:— "lam very much surprised to sco by the account of the Auckland team, in your issue of this date, picked to play against Otago, that I resent tho non-inclusion of Murphy to such a degree that I refused to play. I may add that there's no foundation what ever for such a nonsensial report. I gave one of tho selection committee my reason for not; playing, viz., in the match against Canterbury I received injury of the shoulder. lam still willing to play if the Committee take the responsibility of playing with a disabled man in the team. —I am, G. VV. Marshall."

The Selection Committee, on receiving notice of Marshall's resolution, offered Murphy, as first emergency man, the vacant place, but he also declined on the singular plea that he had a sore ear, and then G. Wynyard was written to. He sent a note in reply merely stating that he could not play. The three best North Shore men being therefore out of the list of Possibles, the Committee chose E. Mills, who has the re putation of being a good hard-working for ward, and we have no doubt that public opinion will approve the selection. The team had a meeting last night, and again picked Arneil as their captain. All the men are lit, and Otago will have its work cut out to beat them. The North Shore Club is quite unrepresented, Ponsonby, Grafton, Gordon, and Auckland supplying the members of the team, all of whom, therefore, are city players. The Otago footballers are very reticent respecting the composition of their team,and they have decided not to announce until to-morrow morning, so as to avoid press publicity and comment. If they think this secrecy will increase their chances of victory, of course there can be no objection to the policy they pursue. They say that none of them have received any injury in previous matches that would disqualify them from playing to-morrow, so that Auckland will have the satisfaction of meeting the best IS that Otago can put in the held. In accordance with the course followed by the Otago Rugby Union,neither to pay anything towards the expenses of a visiting team nor to seek for a contribution in respect of their own teams, the whole of the gate-money will pass into the treasury of the Auckland Rugby Union, less the necessary expenses of the day. The match will commence at 3 p.m. pre cisely, and will be played in two spells of three-quarters of an hour each. Hunter's band will be in attendance, and although no holiday will be proclaimed we hope the public, out of compliment to the visitors, will practically make holiday of the afternoon. It will be the last match of any great magnitude this season, and in the ordinary course of events some years will elapso before an Otago team is likely to again visit Auckland. It is just ten years since the last visit, but wo trust they will be more frequent in future in this connection it would bo a good idea for the various Rugby Unions of the colony to arrange i, a regular programme of mteir» provincial matches so that each season one or two districts might send teams round tho colony in order that these visits may follow each other in regular rotation. The Otago and the Auckland teams will be entertained to-morrow evening at dinner at the Imperial Hotel, and on Thursday, at noon, our visitors leave by the Manapouri for Napier.

SPORTING NEWS

The Committee of the Auckland Racing Club met last night and finally passed the programmes for next season. The added money *o bo given away amounts to £7,230, against £7,930 last season, showing a reduc tion of £700. The Derby will be run on the first day, and the added money for future Derbys remains at 750 soys. Tho Auckland Cup has been reduced to 750 soys., and the distance remains as formerly, 2:1 miles. The programme is one that will give satisfaction to horse owners and public alike. Sydney papers to hand by tho Manapouri to-day announce the deatli of Mr M. Fen nelly, trainer to the Hon. J. White. Last Thursday afternoon's "Sydney News" contains the following Randwick training notes : -Faro and The Scamp com pleted a strong mile ; Willeroo First Chester, and Spoilt Child cantering. A couple of miles, the latter half of the journey at a strong pace, was the business done by Matador and Aristocrat, 'Frisco dome useful work and winding up with a "smart run of six furlongs in company with Golden Crown and Bothwell. After Mitrailleuse had com pleted a mile at a useful pace, Rocket and Vinaigrette put in twice round at half pace, Teddy Yuille, Pasha, and Spade Guinea following suit. Enfilade, Silver Prince, Thunderbolt, and Disowned did nothing more than half-pace work in the presence of their owner. Soldier's Wind also had tho better of Rosebud over a strong mile and a quarter, the latter nob shaping at all well. Arsenal and Peabody were com panions for a good mile and a half walking gallop ; Bowmont and Stamford performed a similar task, and went very well Tilda was sent a mile and a half at useful paco by herself, going very well. With the exception of Morok, Plutarch, and Acme, which went Bteady work on the sand, the rest of the Hon. J. Whites worked on the tan. . Abercorn is stated to be quite sound again, and doing good 1^ mile work.

Great Metropolitan Stakes Acceptances.

(rkuter's cablegram.)

Sydney, Monday.

T.ie following acceptances were made to day for tho Metropolitan Stakos, to be run on Tuesday, September 20 :—

St. lb. St. lb. Trenton .. .. 912 Folly. •• •• \ \ Spade Guinea .. 8 0 Matador .. 7 0 Arsenal «•.. 8 10 Here s Luck .. C 32 First Chester ..8 6 Teddy Yuille ..6 10 Abner .. ..8 6 Dividend.. ..6 9 Silvermine ..8 4 Morale .. ..6 8 The Jewel ..8 _ Sorella .. .. 6 8 Dunlop .. ..8 2 Peeress .. ■• 6 8 Kitavva .. - 8 0 Cardigan.. ..6 6 Acolyte .. .. 712 Pcabody .. ..6 _ Pasha .. .. 712 The Queen ..6 _ Crossfire.. ..7 9 Rosebud.. ..6 i Frisco .. ..7 _ Tho Felon ... 6 2 Dagobert.. ..7 4 Aberdeen ..6 0 Merlin .. ..7 _ Upper Cut ..6 0 Pkaon 7 2 With the exception of the weight-for-age races, the entries for the A.J.C. Spring Meeting have filled well. They include Mitrailleuse, Pasha, Teddy YuiUe, Rocltefc, Vinaigrette, and Spade Guinea. Niagara has been entered for the Craven Plate and Members' Handicap,

THE EPIPHANY CHURCH DISPUTE.

Judgment in Favour of the

Trustees

At the District Court this morning, His Honor, Mr Seth Smith, gave judgment in the case of T. Holder v. Dr. O'Callaghan and the trustees of the Epiphany Church. The claim was for £62 15s > The defendants set up a counter claim for £100 due as damages for 'alleged negligence on the part of the plaintiff. Mr Mahony appeared on behalf of Mr Holder, and Mr Gower for the Church Trustees. His Honor said that in dealing first with the case of Holder v. O'Callaghan, the plaintiff seemed to have established his claim for £83 7s, as there was no reason to hold that the contract had been made to pay him 5 per cent, on the contract price of the buil ding. As that price had been £1,535, he was therefore entitled to £87 15s. That would necessarily include all work and preparation of plans and specifications, and also the superintendence of the erection of the building. The £4 10s claimed for advertising had already been ad mitted and he thought that he had a fair claim for the alteration of the site. He would therefore allow £2 2s on that account. The next point to consider was how far any deductions ought to be made on account of the counter claim. That involved the claims in the cross action It seemed to him that there had been several very material matters in which either negligence or breach of contract had been shown. He had been convinced by the evidence adduced that there had been no settlement made between the plaintiff Dr O'Callaghan and Mr Holder. He did not for a moment think that the thing had been squared for £10, as alleged by Mr Holder. It could not therefore be held to have been made up. Therefore it ought to have been considered whether or not the architect was not personally responsible for his neglect. He thought that he was. In the first place, a great reduction ought to be made on ac count of staining having been done instead of painting. It was very clear that the builder had in this instance benefitted by the mistake of the architect. Allowing 9d per yard reduction on this account made tho sum of £37 10s and £3 for the paths not being made ; £15 on account of the inferior quality of the glass used ; £3 because the book rests had not been cut out of the solid wood a3 ordered ; £3 5s on account of'the locks being inferior to those specified; £13 10s on account of the down pipes ; £10 on account of the benches. In these items there seemed to him very little doubt that there had been a breach of confidence on the part of the architect. With regard to the concrete, it -was evident that the exterior walls were reasonably good, although that within was simply rubbish. As it had been there twelve months and was not yet set, he much doubted the statement that it would be all right if time were allowed. It seemed to him that the architect ought to have seen that this concrete was good, as he had specified for the erection of the interior walls. The actual depreciation {of the building in consequence could not be estimated, but he thought that would be a fair allowance. That mado £90 ss, and there were still claims for items about which he had made no mention. The gas-fittings were not according to specifications. The difference in value had been estimated by Mr Bartley at £20. But seeing that the plaintiff had already established his whole claim except ing 15s, he thought that there could not be much harm in allowing the extra 15s for the remaining items. Judgment would there fore be given in the first case of Holder v. O'Callaghan forthedefendant.ashis counter claim had totalled more than the amount proved for by the plaintiff. In the case of O'Callaghan V.' Holder judgment would be given for the plaintiff for the full amount claimed, £100, which would really mean £16 13s more than 'the amount allowed to tho plaintiff Holder in the first case. On the application of Mr Gover costs were allowed the defendant in the first case. His Honor subsequently allowed the £36 already paid to Mr Holder to count in the judgment. The costs amounted to £10 15s.

LIABILITY OF A SOLICITOR.

His Honor Mr Seth Smith gave judgment at the District Court this morning in the case of Bryan Culcty v. W. H. Connell, claim £85 for alleged negligence. Mr Rigby appeared'for the plaintiff, and Mr Tlieo. Cooper for the defence.

His Honor said that this was a case in which the claim was for negligence on the part of a solicitor engaged to draw up a deed. The negligence had been admitted, but a plea had been entered that it tool place more than 6 years ago. The duty of a solicitor was undoubtedly to take x-eason able care to sco that the proper deed had been executed. In the present case the solicitor had failed to do so, and from that moment was liable to the claim for such negligence. If any claim had been brought at° that time judgment might have been obtained, although the damages might have then been small. There fore, there was evidently a period when the damage could have been proved, although it was not known what was the extent of the damage. But as the action had not been brought until after the expira tion of 6 years, he must hold that the statute limitations were a bar to further action. The plaintiff would therefore bo nonsuited. Mr Cooper applied for costs. Mr Rigby opposed the application on the ground that the plaintiff had already lost £55 through the negligence of the defend ant.

His Honor said that he was always loath to refuse costs to the successful party in an action, but in the present case it seemed to him that as the negligence was admitted the defendant ought to be quite satisfied with the fact that he had escaped the results of his negligence without also claim ing costs. The nonsuit would be without costs.

THE MAJERONIS.

All preparations are now complete for the opening of the Majeroni dramatic season at the Opera House to-morrow night. The scenery and properties arrived by the Wai hora yesterday, and the members of the Company arrived to-day by the Manapouri. Of the inaugural play *,* Jealousy," a Mel bourne critic says:—"lt is one of the grandest intellectual performances ever seen on the Melbourne 3tage, and although in the third week of its revival, has been both from a financial and artistic point of view a most remarkable success. . . . . The Signor's performance was intense and terrific from its very intensity." Of Signora Majeroni's impersonation .of Diana, another critic says :— " Signora Majeroni, as Diana, in the vertex of the conflicting passions of love, anger, hope, agony, and despair, acted with a natural simplicity and a tender pathos, as well as a dramatic power, which placed her quite on a level with her husband."

Death of Mr McCaskill.

Thames, this day.

At the inquest on Lachlan Allan McCas kill, who. was found dead in bed at Hiku taia, the jury returned a verdict of ■' Death from natural causes,"

AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY.

The annual meeting of shareholders in the Auckland Timber Company was held yes terday. Captain Daldy presided. The re port and balance-sheet, as follow, was taken as read :—Your directors have much pleasure in presenting to the shareholders their tenth annual report, balance-sheet, and profit and loss account for the year ending the 30th June, 1887. The" opera tions of the Company for the past year show a loss of £261 2s 2d, leaving £23,230 12s 4d to credit of profit and loss account. Your directors regret that they cannot, in the present depressed state of the timber trade, recommend the payment of a dividend, it being necessary to keep the Company in a strong financial position. The Fire Insurance Fund (invested) now amounts to £1,188 4s 3d.. Provision for bad and doubt ful debts has been made, and the gam of £452 5s Id written off as depreciation,! making a total of £24,676 9s 8d since the! formation of the Company. The director! retiring by rotation is W. C. Daldy, Esq., j who is eligible and offers himself for re-elec-1 tion. You will require to elect auditors > and fix their remuneration, also directors'^ honorarium.—For the Board of Directors, j William C. Daldy, Chairman. Liabilities.—Capital, 36,000 shares ati £5, £180,000, less 6,000 shares unallotted] at £5, £30,000; uncalled on 30,000 shares , at £1, £30,000-£60,000; reserve fund,; £24,000 ; amounts owing by company, viz., \ bills payable, nil; mill orders, unpaid,! £412 9s 3d ; sundry creditors,£s2,697 3s 7d •! unclaimed dividends, £47 12s: total, ', £197,157 4s lOd. Balance profit and loss,! £23,230 12s 4d-£220,387 17s 2d. \

Assets. — Properties and plant, viz: I Freeholds, leaseholds, buildings, machinery, j wharves, etc., £112,823 5s ; vessels, £2,274 , 9s 3d; stocks, Auckland, £20,731 9s lOd ;! stocks, book debts, and advances to con- i tractors at branches, £60,394 2s 3d.; book debts, secured and unsecured, Auskland, j £12,169 12s 2d ; fire insurance fund, £1,188 ' 4s 3d ; horses and drays, £762 2s ; insur ance premiums, rates/rents, etc., unex pired, £275 19s 8d; office furniture, £135 \ 16s 4d; shares in Whangaroa Rafting Company, Limited, £400; Bank of New \ South Wales,£l,3so 18s Id; bills receivable, on hand, £1,814 10.J 3d ; cash in hand, fOT*1 8s Id : total, £220,387 17s 2d. '

Profit and Loss Account.—Dr.: \ Salaries, rates, taxes, and sundries, £5,429 J 13s lOd ; discount, interest, and bad debts, I £5,772 7s 8d; depreciation, £452 2s Id;! balance, £23,230 12s 4d : total, £34,884 18s lid. Cr. : Balance from 30th June, 1886,: £26,491 14s 6d; less dividend paid, £3,000; transfer fees, £7 10s ; gross profits, £11,385' 14s sd: total, £34,884 18s lid. I

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of t the report, referred to the facb that no.j dividend had been recommended by the directors. He thought that the share holders should feel thankful that the results wefre as good as shown by the report. The' loss could be accounted for by the extreme, depression having reduced the market \ prices of timber. He then referred at some I length to the financial condition of the- Company as shown by the statement of; accounts. Looking forward, the directors were sanguine that there would be a change for the better. '1 ,

Mr R. Cameron seconded the adoption of the report.

Various questions were asked the Chair man relative to the working of the Com

pany.

The Chairman explained.various matters, but pointed out that it would be inadvis-i able to publish minute information respect ing the affairs of the Company, though any \ of the shareholders could privately receive j full particulars, and would.be permitted to inspect the books, etc., of the Company. Election of Director.-Captain Daldy was re-appointed director of the Company. * Messrs F. Nutter and J. S. Russell were re elected auditors.—lt was also resolved, "That the auditors should be paid £25 each, and the directors £315." ■

The meeting then terminated.

THE NATIVE TROUBLE AT MAUNGAKAHIA.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.) j

Hamilton, this day. A great deal of unnecessary fuss has been made about what is called the " native trouble" at Maungakahia. The fact of j the matter is that the Waitoa Road; Board requested the Government to. survey a road through the land, and] the natives thinking they would be; rated for its maintenance objected. The Government surveyor, Mr Cussen, pre ferring to have everything done in order, de sisted, but the natives in any case are not' likely to offer any resistance. Probably the , road will be taken under the Public Works Act. The survey staff are still on the ground waiting instructions.

NATIVE LAND COURT.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.) I

Rotorua, this day. \ Judgment in the rehearing of the Rotoma hana-Parekarengi block, which has occupied the Court here for nearly five months,- was given on Saturday evening. The judgment, varies to some extent from the previous one. Tuhourangi get the most of the block j • Ngatikei Horohoro Ngatiwhakane get a . slice on the northern end, Ngatiwhao about half of what was previously adjudged to | them; Ngatitu get Tumtini, about 5,000 ' acres less than -previously adjudged to them; Rangitihi came off badly, also Ngatitahua. .

COMING EVENTS.

Kootlngs. &a. To-night. Abbott's Opera House—Hugo's. Buffalo Min strels. 8. - ■ . .: Bell's Buildings. "Wyndham-street — Industrial Association's Exhibition, 10 to 5.' Olympia Hall, Groy-street—Skating Rink, 7.^1 to 10. St. Stephen's Church, Pohsoaby—Evangelise!* - Service, 7 30. .: ' i " Ellerslie' Presbyterian Church — Evangbli&tio Service,73o. ~ • - - yi St James's Hall—Annual Concerc of West End RowingChib.B ' . ' : .- - V.M.C.A. Rooms—Mr Mcßurney's Enterlain ment, 8 '.''■' Masonic Hall, Newton—Eden Lodge, No. _;530, E.C.,7.30 , Seventh-day Adventist Church, Mackelvie-st.— Lecture by Pastor A. G. Daniells, 7.30. . Council Chambers, Devonport-Meeting n re-, suscitation of Devonport Naval Artillery, 8 Pitt-street. Wesleyan Church—Auckland Sun day School Union, 7.30 Waite's Hall, Mount Eden—Long night" in con-. nection with weekly socials, 8. " School-room, Richmond Road—Mr H. T. Garratt and the electors of Newton, 8. Rota of Justices at Police Court. August 21—Messrs C. C. McMillan and W. P.' Moat., j : . ■ . Auction Soles To-morrow. G. W. Binney & Sons-Fruit, otc, 10.30. Wreck,! etc 12. v" '?.i Arthur and Buddie, Durham-street — Bril-h-! ware,. Lamp' 3, Twine, etc., 11 ..':.'. i S. Cochrane and Son-Household Furnitureana' Effects, 11 - - ' "_ i E. Ley don, Newton -— Baker's Stook-in-trea^ jj Books, etc., 11 ', ■&; D. F.Evans—Property, etc., 12.30 ••■'••*»• ; T. M. Jackson-Furniture, Desk, etc., 11 ;■ B. Tonks and Co,—Fruit, etc., U -"■:' \

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