— ~"7.. . qfr —We have heard a To tfc/ffiv about the increase of Jd What else can P*JT P°'cted Wn 6n " leadl^ UnaW W „ £ erald » allows a contra -srtof ^s was done by ". Mercutio ' the street » state of society which last *«*,,,.„ occurrence possible, is it r^er3 wuocrisy to punish women and °tfflere f rPtS share in the prevailing duldren for «g tc Mary Steadman «pteXr 15th, 1887. v P-irkcr telegraphed to In- Constable a'» .ht tll . lt Robert D er tor Shearman W'l^ Kohekohe , uear fa^"'^ * n Lucst was t0 be held, but furthe F {g 'aileel to the sale of Proper rii<* timber 30th. These properties Friday, S?P^" noW in the occupation of <°permanent tenants, and as an in. •first-class P 6l", pooc i an( i sa f o Jestment *0^ r° held by order of the ventUre:;nS Sate of the late Mrs 8. H. trustees m ;-■- ifc . impeva t.i ye to realise M-fm^sWs, and as it advances and JZ will these properties increase in improves w election is approaching, *c v i hit only U-o things are necessary ADcklatl p th fut" c good government of this country, f n<\ ity The first is, be sure CTTrS man into every seat, -the first and imperative duty of T^ele tr and the second is like unto cT eiyelecror, puro h ase your pro feSielipest market which of TiaonS I fhe Auckland Provision Coni- Bacon Shops, the Rhht side of ny w,p Boad Splendid stock for Karan-ahape Koaci [ arOnS&a big kit and a little S and we undertake to send yon away Satisfied, -A. Bettany Manager. /Adrt.) _____

SERIOUS CHARGE.

Forgery of Clerical Signatures.

Bobert S. Wilton, a young man, was Wore Captain Corbet* and Mr H. M Jervis, fe'Soafc fche Police Courfc to~day> oa tie'serious charge of uttering cheques tearing the forged signatures of the Bishop ofWahpuand Rev. J. S. Hill, for £20 and 1 respectively.' The evidence taken in tk case showed that the prisoner stayed ksevcral weeks with the Bishop of Wai am at Hawke's Bay and subsequently L' c to Auckland, where he became ae rated with the Rev. J. S.Hill. Heresided attic Waverley Hotel for several weeks.and when pressed for payment declared that Bishop Stuarb had some money of his, but itw&s hard to get it out of him. He sub sequently gave the cheques in question, to Leonard Lahee, book-keeper for Mr •Pinter. Marcus C. McCausland deposed totkpurchase of two cheque forms at the Bank of Australasia by prisoner. One of k forms produced was purchased from Ik Prisoner filled in one cheque in tie banfe, and witness looked on the Hatting paid subsequently and found that itns for £250, and was signed Robert S. Iton. The other cheque found was taught from tforreys Yon Stunner at the Mof New South Wales. De tafa Walker said that when he ar isislthe prisoner, he told him that he niplead guilty. Evidence was given kfe persons referred to, and also by liop Stuart, Rev. J. S. Hill, and Mr Psjiti,andthepu:onerw. 8 commited for iriil on both charges.

HERR TUTSCHKA'S CHAMBER CONCERT.

IhbTctschka's fourth and last Chamber Concert of the series took place last night in the Choral Hall, and was rather in ierently patronised. The programme ns very attractive, and was faithfully gone through. Songs were contributed by Miss ARinuner("Heaven and Earth "), Mrs E. Joteon("The Golden Threshold"), and M,Bush ("Non piu Andrai "and the Toreador's song from "Carmen"), while fa following instrumental pieces were firatly performed; — "Andante con jaazione from Octett, Op. 166" (F. ftatot), Herr Tutschka, Mr J. Clough ™H Mr J. Kelly, Mr J. Hemus (violas), *F. Ed^ar ('cello), Mr G. Clutsam pnUe bass), Mr S. Jackson (clarionet), W. Cook (fagotto); violin solo, " Fan- (H. Vieuxtemps), Herr iutohka, accompanied by Mr G. Clutsam «epianoforte; piano solo, " Irnprompu »*■Major" (Rubinstein), MissE. Hunter ; Ptette in C minor, Op. 104 (Beethoven), [or Tutschka, Mr J. Hemus (violins), «J- dough, .Mr J. Kelly (violas), and Mr Wr | cello) ; violin so i 0> « g^at Mater " fcTw), Miss Otic Chew ; piano solo, y Caprice" (Wieniawski), Mr G. ™7?»: grand potpourri, "Faust" i»«W4ta), drawing - room orchestra.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

he usual inspection parade of the "A" *%of Artillery took place at the Drill « la* evening. There was a large Geddes was in charge. ■ % Payne was inspecting officer. r PNe a meeting was held, Major the chair. Messrs W. J. *&^ it? T re elecfced honorary *W«w «t • y no™ination for the *« deLl? LlcufceDant Geddes, who WT unanimously elected, and unanim°«sly elected to by fche P™™fcion 6 ™? apP°inted ?*»«S and an adjourn -5* ££ ,\} Q Alberb Hotel > where t PrePared a spread. 63 Was drunk- and ie <»mpanv p by several members of 88 terminated sworn in last • Parker > makinS the S]B£Sft' rt.Battali O n parade at X g f°r P°sitioP-driH, t A^fVaVals will musfcer at ? d iw church mi^d

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

H^COKRESPONDENT.) l^ieiM. *i- TIUMn this day. to a La & L Hew?i 6efc on t0 the road «S and *° n hh lefb ! or *ree ribs' t fS\ has received a "Sn.- 1*" doubtful whether

ELECTION NOTES.

Mr Stiera's Committee meets to-night at half-past seven o'clock. As the important portion of the work is now in hand, friends and supporters should muster in strong force.

On Wednesday evening Mr K-eader Wood addressed the electors at the sehoolhouse, acie. There was a good attendance, and Mr Lloyd, J. P., -,vas voted to the chair. Mr Wood in his speech touched upon most of the topics of political importance at fcho presonb time, especially advocating- sweep ing retrenchment mid "liberal land laws, so that inducements; might bo oft'erei to people of the proper class to occupy the kinds of the country. At the conclusion he received a vote of thanks for his speech.

Mr Peacock's Committee will meet this evening as usual in the Kapti.sb School-room at 7.30 ox-lock. As the business is of a most important nature, it is hoped all the members will be present.

Mr Goklie's Committee will meet this evening in the Lodge room, Foresters' Hall, at 7.30 sharp. At the meeting on Tuesday last there was a very large attendance. Satisfactory reports were furnished, and arrangements ratified for the nomination of Mr (Joldie on Monday next.

A meeting of Mr Mitchelson's Mount Albert Committee was held last evening at the Public Hall, Avondale ; Mr A. K. Taylor in the chair. The various members of the Committee rendered their reports, which wure of a most encouragingl character, and showed that the individual efforts of the Committee had not been without avail.

Hi'F. La wry addressed the electors in the Pakuranga Hall last evening. Then.' was a very large attendance, including several ladies. Mr E. Fitzpatriok was voted to the chair. Mr La wry was well received, and the meeting was of an enthusiastic character. At the close of the address a large number of questions were answered. A hearty vote cf thanks fjr the address and confidence in Air Luwry as the futuio represents!ve of the electorate was passed unanimously. '

A meeting of Mr Monk's Committee took place at Swanson on Wednesday night, and so far as Mr Monk's chances of success in this district are concerned, the proceed ings were of an eminently satisfactory nature. The rolls were carefully gone through, and the generally expressed opinion of those present, was that it would be a walk over for Air Monk, a* far as Swan?on was concerned. The Committee adjourned until an early d;ite next week, which will be duly notified.—(CoßßESPOX dent).

Mr Frafcer addressed the electors of Thames at Shorlland last night- and was ac corded a vote of confidence. Mr McGowan received a vote of thanks at Tararu.

The nomination of candidates for the Coromandel Electorate takes place to morrow and for the Thames on Monday.

Mr Withy's Central Committee meets at St. George's Hall this evening, when impor tant business is to be transacted.

The nominations for the majority of the scats in the Auckland district take place at noon to morrrow, as follows : Parhell, at Parnell Hall: Eden, Waite's Hall; Franklin South, Courthouse, Puke kohe ; City North, City Hall ; Mauukau, Onehunga Court-house; Rodney, Wark worth Court-house ; Waitemata, Devonport Borough Council Office.

A hairdresser named H. Roberts is run ning as a butt candidate in opposition to Sir Julius Yogel for Christchurch North.

Mr J. A. Connell at Henderson.

Mr Connell addressed a crowded meeting of the electors of Eden at the schoolhouse, Henderson, last evening. Mr W. Beach was called to the chair. Mi Connell spoke for over an hour and a half on the various questions of the day. In regard to retrench ment, he said that he would suppqrt no Government which did not go in for a permanent and effective system of retrenchment. . (Applause). He favoured a system of-land settlement policy providing for the settlement of men of small means under a sound and practical village settlement scheme, with freehold tenure and easy terms of payment. Provision should be made to induce settlers of sufficient means to take up land and thereby iind employment for working men and the smaller settlers. (Applause.) He dwelt ab length on the necessity of encouraging the development of the mining industry and other industries for which the colony possessed special advantages. In reference to protective duties, we already had a consider able amount of protection amounting at the present time to no less a sum than £276,000. He had repeatedly said that, although opposed to any further increase of these duties, he had no intention of seeking to abolish or reduce duties already exisiting and on the faith of which industries had been commenced. (Ap plause. ) He not only did not object to en couraging, but it was a distinct part of his political programme to aid and encourage the starting of any industry that could be shown to be one for which the colony possessed any specialadvantage. (Applause). He thon touched upon the subject of educa tion, railway reform, and local option, his remarks being received with applause. A number of questions were asked and an swered. Mr Thos. Roberts moved a vote of thanks and confidence in Mr Connell as the future representative for Eden. Mr G. Potter seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. At the close of the meeting tweLve residents of Henderson handed in their names as willing to act on Mr Conncll's committee. A meeting was then held, and the rolls were gone through.

The Contest for Eden.

(To the Editor),

Sir, —As certain parties are circulating an untruthful statement to the effect that Mr Mitchelson left the district of Marsden in order to secure a eeat for Mr Darguville, will you kindly publish a copy of the follow ing letter I received from Mr R, Thompson on°the subject.—l am, etc., John Bollard Johnßolland, Esq.,

* Avondale. Dear Sir,. —Finding that you were not in your office to-day, will you kindly contra dict any rumour to the effect that Mr Mitchelson is not supporting me against Mr Dargaville ? He is doing all he can for me in every part of the electorate, and also on the Wairoa, and I feel confident 1 will be at the head of the poll. Yours faithfully, R. Thompson.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Hamilton, this day.

Major Jackson, although somewhat annoyed at Mr Ballance's leading article in the Wanganui "Herald," told me yes terday that he did! not intend replying to it as he thought that there was plenty of time when he mci; him on the floor of the House.

The excitement here is increasing to wards election matters. Mr Maxwell arrived in Hamilton yesterday, and will address the electors of Waipa before he takes his de parture. He met the electors of Waipa at Te Kuiti a few nights ago, and met with an enthusiastic reception. He denied the rumour that he was about to retire in favour of Mr Teasdale, and in tended to see the election through. His address appeared to meet with the entire satisfaction of the audience, for he. was ac

vote of confidence. Nearly the whole of the candidates for the Waipa election are in Hamilton awaiting the nomination. Up to the present, the Mayor seems to have the best of it; however, the ballot box will decide.

Tauranoa, this day.

Captain Howard Kerr, R.N., has, at the eleventh hour, declared himself a candidate for this constituency. He is to address the corded on the conclusion a unanimous electors this evening. It is <ronerally believed that he is too late in the field to command much supnort. I believe his coming out will strengthen Mr W. Kelly's chance.

Sir Robert Stout speaks at Naseby to nighc. He will probably address a meeting at Macrae's Flat.

Mr G. Fisher addressed the electors of Wellington East last night, and received a vote of thanks and confidence.

Mr Peacock is announced to address the electors of Ponsonby in the Ponsonby Hall on Monday evening'next, at eight o'clock.

Mr Scobic Mackenzie's Opponent.

The " Star's " own correspondent writes : — "Mr Hodge addressed a large meet ing of electors at Naseby on Tuesday night, and although there were a few in terruptions he was accorded a fair hearing. His address threw no new light on the political situation, it was dis connected and incoherent, and the sole ob ject of the candidate appeared to be to asperse Mr Scobie Mackenzie's political character by placing some of his actions in a false light. Referring to Ministers' travel ling allowances, Mr Hodge stated thnt when Ministers were travelling abroad they were

the target- of every avaricious business man they had deeding? with. He clapped on his prices, and was it any -wonder their ex penses were ho large? When tho House resolved that tl.o financial proposals of the Ministry were not favourably regarded by the'-ountry, they did not resign, but they pocketed their pride and ate humble pie, in order to keep Major Atkinson's party out of |iowsr. A motion of thanks and con fidence in Mr Hodge met with only five supporters,find was rejected in favour of an amendment to the effect "That Mr Hodge be thanked for his address, and that the meeting pledges itself to support the re turn of Mr Mackenzie to Parliament." The amendment was almost unanimously sup ported.

The feeling in McKenzie's favour is very strong, and Mr Hedge's chances of success are daily becoming more remote. Mr Hodge got his first vote of confidence at Gimmerburn on Monday.

SIR GEORGE GREY'S ILLNESS

Vofe of SyiapatSty

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN COTIRESFONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. Mr Fisher, at the close of his address to the electors of Wellington East at the Lyceum last night, made a feeling reference to Sir George Grey's state of health, "I am sorry to say, gentlemen," he said, " that Sir George Grey, the first gentleman in New Zealand (applause), is at present lying ill in Wellington. He has over travelled himself in what he conceives, at all events, to bo the interests of the people of this country. He has deemed it his duty in your interest to travel over all parts of the colony to place before the people his views upon the political questions of the day. He is an aged man,and has exhausted his energies. 1 am sorry to say, amongst other things, that ho will be unable, I be lieve, to address you here in Wellington. He has hoped and expected to do so, but I fear he will not be able. Sir George Grey, gentlemen, is a man of the greatest promin ence, and holds a towering position in the politics of this country. (Applause.) From the beginning lie has manifested the ideas of a statesman of high rank. 1 do not wish to labour with this matter, or to say too much about it ; I am sure that the sympathy of this meeting, which I shall bo very willing to convey to him in a message if you wish it, will be very welcome to him." (Applause.) I regard him as the truest Liberal in this country. (Applause.) He is a man in whose political character there is not a single sordid or mercenary element. He has differed from mo/ny leading politicians, but never has he shown himself to be a politician of the self - seeking class, and I express my own sincere regret that he has been overtaken by ill ness. (Applause.) I should be very glad if any gentleman would propose a motion expressing sympathy with him. (Applause.) A motion was at once made by Mr J. Gell, and seconded by Mr W. Wallis, conveying to Sir George the sincere regret of the meet ing at his illness, and expressing the hope that he would.soon recover; and also asking Mr Fisher to convey the resolution to Sir George. The meeting, which was a very large one, at once carried the motion unani mously amidst applause. Dr Grace, who is attending Sir George Grey,expects that he will be about again in a few days, but it is doubtful if he will address a meeting here.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN WAIKATO.

(by telegraph—own correspondent. )

Hamilton, this day. A YouxG fellow known by the name of John Heenan, a tip driver engaged on Ormsley's cutting in connection with the Te Kuiti contract, met with a serious accident yesterday moi'ning, which may have cost him the loss of a leg. In taldng a waggon out of the gravel pit by' some means he stumbled, and the waggon passed over his leg. Fortunately, through plenty of assistance at hand, the horses were stopped before anything further occurred. When extracted it was found that his leg was broken below the knee. Hismates carried him on to the main line and procured a trolly and arrived at Te Awamutu just in time to catch the train. The acci dent was at once wired to Mr Barton, of the Commercial Hotel, Hamilton, who at once sent a trap to meet the train. Upon the arrival of the train the sufferer was con veyed to the hospi.al, and Dr. Kenny being in attendance, at once attended to tho accident.

THE STEAMER GLENELG.

(from our own correspondent. )

Rcssell, this day. The steamer Glenelg returned here at one o'clock this morning. She gob round the North Cape, where she met a very heavy sea and S.E. wind. The captain, finding he could make no headway, returned the compasses being out of order. She will start again this afternoon is the weather moderates.

There was no sign of the R.M.S. Zea landia, due from San Francisco, up to a late hour this afternoon.

Easily Proven.—lt is easily proven that malarial fevers, constipation, torpidity of tho liver and kidneys, general debility, nervous ness, and neuralgic ailment* yield readily to this groat disease-conqueror, American Com pany s Hop Bitters. It repairs the ravages of disease by converting the tood into rich blood, and it gives new life and vigour to the aged and always in linn See,

OUR GOLDFIELDS

THAMES.

jJ"bou Ous Own Correspondent,?

This day,

The Warden's Court was occupied all yesterday hearing a plaint lodged by T. M. Humphreys against a license being granted to Mcßrinn, the Hikutaia prospector, and praying that the ground should be awarded to the applicant. After hearing evidence and argument by counsel the Warden dis missed the plaint. An objection to the granting of the license was also heard, but was not sustained.

No work is being done in the Prospectors' claim at Hikutaia, probably pending the granting of the license for a special claim, which has been adjourned until the 6th October. There are a large number of diggers in the district, aggregating some 80 or 100.

Coroman"del, this day.

ROYAL Oak. —Since last report the rise has been progressing but slow, owing to the hard nature of the ground. The reef which had almost run out, has commenced to make again, and is coming over to its proper course, and the stone is improving in appearance. The rise is working well, causing but little delay from smoke.

GOLD DISCOVERY

MAUNGATAUTAR!

ANOTHER IMPORTANT FIND.

Specimens on Exhibition

(From ocn owx correspondent.)

Hamilton, this day.

The report of a valuable discovery having been made at Maungatautari has been veri fied this morning. Many sensational reports are in circulation. In order to place before your readers the true position of the new find, I interviewed one of the party, just returned from the scene of the reported discovery, and he has confirmed the statements made last week, by Charles Hall and Bill O'Woill. These men brought in a bag of excellent looking quartz, which was subsequently taken to Auckland by Mr T. 0. Sandes. The stone was crushed and the assay made gave at the rate of over 300 ounces gold and nearly 2000 ounces silver and the assay made gave at the rate of over 300ozs gold and nearly 2Gooozs silver per ton. Mr Sandes immediately returned to (lie Waiknto and on Sunday morning accompanied by Messrs E. L. Smith and the prospectors started away in a buggy order to get as far through the country as possible during daylight. The party arrived safely at their destination, although the weather was decidedly against them, and having been shown the reef com menced operations by breaking out a con. sulcrable portion of tho quartz. They were quite satisfiod as to the genuineness of the find, and having filled two bags from the reef broken into, returned to Hamilton late last night. The stone is very promising and gold is plainly visible Messrs Smith and Sandes will probably leave for Auckland with a view of having the quartz thoroughly tested.

The new find is considered of great im portance here. Some two years ago this same reef was searched for, but in vain, by a prospector named McLean working for a Hamilton syndicate.

(FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.)

Messrs Smith and party, who left Hamil ton for Maungatautari, beyond Cambridge, in order to further prospect the country from where some specimens of gold-bearing1 stone had been obtained by Charles Hall and Bill O'Neill, returned to Hamilton late last night with two bags of specimens. The stone looks really promising1, and there can be no doubt but that the country is auriferous. This is another important find, and bids fair to turn out a success.

The Waitoa Find.

Te Aroha, this day.

The sensational report about the Waitoa alluvial gold deposit has been a general topic of conversation here, and it is to be hoped that events will prove it to have been warranted. Mr R. Parr is arranging to try and obtain boring rods from Thames, to test the depth of tho auriferous deposit on Messrs Campbell Bros.'estate, adjoining Mr J. B. Smith's.

The new revolving furnace at Waiorongo mai continues to work admirably, and also the electric light.

BANKRUPTCY NEWS.

W. H. Hamley.—An adjourned meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of W. H. Hamley was held at the office of the Official Assignee to-day, present: The debtor and Messrs Carter, McKeown and Frost. The debtor had sold out on May 31st, 1887, and admits they collected £113 which had been disposed of as fol lows : _Bent, £25; Mr Carter, £70; self, £18. He paid Mr Carter because he had assisted him all through and ■ was considered best entitled to it. It was resolved that the Officicial Assignee realise the estate to the best advantage and facilitate the bank rupt's discharge." William West. —At a meeting of credi tors in this estate to-day there were pre sent : Messrs Carr (Sash and Door Com pany), Bartley (Auckland Timber Com pany), Beehan, Morrison, Holroyd, Rendell and Swinnerton. The following resolution was agreed to:—" That in view of Mr Cave's opinion that the bankrupt cannot be brought up for public examina tion, the Assignee be requested to arrange for the bankrupt's prosecution under the provisions of the 163 rd section of the Act, for misdemeanour, as suggested by Mr Cave." .

Sudden Death at Tauranga.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Tauranga, this day. A middle-aged man named Frank Phil,

French Canadian, died suddenly about 3 p.m. yesterday. He was at work all fore noon and appeared in his usual state of health He was formerly a member of the Ist Waikato, and has been in this district for upwards of twenty years.

SPORTING NEWS.

THE A.J.C. SPRING MEETING,

TRAINING NOTES.

(special.)

Sydney, this day. The weather continues favourable for training purposes, and a large number of horses were working this morning, but nothing important was done,. Xi" fcawa and Acolyte were indulged in a mile and a half spin, both moving in a taking manner. Silvermine, Trenton, and Niagara were treated to moderate exercise only. Dunlop, who has greatly improved in his going* was sent a good striding gallop twice round. The best gallop of the morn ing was done by Morok. Crossfire and Dividend went a couple of miles at an easy pace, both appearing in splendid condition. Spade Guinea, Pasha> and Teddy Yuiile covered the Metro politan distance, the trio going very strongly, and finishing well. Spade Guinea had the best of the gallop, finishing the lant mile in Imin. SOsec. Enfilade, Silver Prince, Arsenal 'Frisco, Volcano, Cranbrook, Trident, Aberdeen, Abercorn put in useful work- The Jewel did a serviceable gallop, and Mitrailleuse also did good wocrk. Car digan, Sorella, and Phuoa co-vered two miles at an easy pace.

Svuxey, September 15.

To-day, Abercorn and Morok were, largely supported for the double event- Derby and Metropolitan, but for the latter Cardigan seems most in favour with the general public. The stable is showing a disposition to back Kitav/a and also Spade Guinea. Crossfire finds supporters for small sums, and there are inquiries for Acolyte ; tho favourites, however, monopo lise moat, of the wagers. Outside, the principal business worth noticing is that £3000 was laid against Upper Cut at 100"s to 6. Cardigan was backed to-nk'kt for £2000 and Acolyte for £1000. Dunlop and Silvermine have been scratched for the Metropolitan Stakes. Isbnomy has been scratched for all his Melbourne engagements.

Nominations for the principal events of the Obuhuhu Racing Club's Spring Meeting close to-night.

SUPREME COURT.

Criminal Sessions

(Before Mr Justice Ward.)

Alleged Uttering. —In the case of Charles Aickin, charged with utterin(g, His Honor summed up the evidence briefly yesterday as follows :—He point ed out that the real question was whether the jury believed that the prisoner gave Hill that cheque to cash, and if theiv did, then they must bring the prisoner in "guilty." The jury after having- retired' for about 10 minute.';, returned into Court with a verdict of " Guilty,!) with a strong recommendation to mercy.— Mr O'Meagher stated that'he intended to appeal on the point previously raised by him that the cheque was not proved a valid document. He therefore asked His Honor to reserve passing sentence until tlie' matter had been before the Court of Appeal. He also asked that I;he Srisoner might be liberated on bail. — As Honor said that he would delay pa ss ing sentence for a day or two, but m ost certainly would never think of lotting 1 ;he prisoner out on bail.—Air O'Meag' ber pointed out that if the app eal were sustained the prisoner woi ild then have been wrongfully imprisoned.,— His Honor said that if the prisoner did escape owing to the appeal he must con sider himself exceedingly fortunate, even though he had been in prison in the interim. After some further discussion it was de cided to argue the question of the right to appeal next Thursday morning. Breach of Probation.—William Hemy Jones, who was convicted at the last January sittings, and placed under probation, on a charge of forgery, was brought up in custody. Mr Reston, Probation Officer and Gaoler, gave evidence to the effect that the prisoner was recommitted to his custody in August last, for endeavouring to obtain money by false representation, and sen tenced to one month's hard labour. The prisoner said it was a mutual understand ing that the cheque was to be held over, as he expected money to meet it. He had obtained no money on the cheque. His Honor directed Mr Reston to make in quiries as to whether any money had come for the prisoner, or to his account. This morning Mr Reston reported that lie had made inquiries, and found that the money was not forthcoming.— His Honor accordingly ordered the prisoner to be kept at hard labour for six months. The Alleged Maori Perjury Case.— Hoaera Te Mimiha appeared again in the dock this morning, charged with perjury in connection witli the alleged rape case at Paeroa on the 30th of April.—Mr Cotter prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. Mr O'Meagher was associated with Mr Dufaur in the defence.—As the previous jury disagreed, especial care was taken in the selection of a jury this time. Upward of a dozen names wore challenged by the Crown and the defence. Of course the evidence will simply be a repetition of that already published. The present jury may expect to be serving their country until next Wednesday, as the last hearing of the case was prolonged from Friday until Wednesday morning.

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

The Industrial Exhibition,as at present or ganised, will be closed to-morrow night, but it is probable that it will be kept open under some new arrangement for several months longer. It has been suggested

at the Exhibition should be kept open until June, 1888, from 2 till 5 p.m. daily and on Saturday evenings, and it is probable that this will receive favourable consideration at the hands of the committee of management. The ex hibition here has been open three months. About 4,000 persons have paid for admission at the door, and, including season ticket-holders, fully 8,000 persons have visited the Exhibition. Financially, the Exhibition has been a success, but other matters which have been associated with its working under the auspices of the Industrial Association have tended to bring the expenditure quite up to the in come. The committee will meet to consider what steps it is advisable to adopt re con tinuance of the Exhibition,

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

(from our special correspondent).

London, July 29,

Messr3 Pettifc and Grundy's " Bells of Haslemere," the Australian rights of which have already been sold, was produced ab the Adelphi Theatre last night. Mr William Westgarth, the great Anglo- Australian financier and loan agent, con templates a visit to the scenes of his child hood.

Messrs Griffith and Farran have engaged Mr Douglas Sladen to prepare a selection from the Australian poets for their "Can terbury" series. New Zealand and New Zealanders are to be included, so Mr. Blackmail, " Paddy Murphy," Mr John L. Kelly and others should be " on the spot." The book will go to press in November. Air S W. Chesson is once more upon the war-path apropos of kidnapping in the Pacino. In the "Times" last week he describes some scandalous cases at the New Hebrides.

Young Lord Dudley made his first ap pearance in London last week since his return from Australia. He seems a fine, manly young fellow, and created a very good impression. Sir Stephen Walcott, K.C.M.G., one of the greatest authorities on emigration, is just dead.

The following exasparating paragraph appeared in Wednesday morning's papers : "The mail from New Caledonia brings some fresh intelligence of the efforts of the French to strengthen their position in the New Hebrides. A report is given by the French Agent of Colonization on the con dition of the French settlers there, which he represents to be remarkably thriving. He proceeds to state that France has no such healthy colony, exception being made of New Caledonia, Tahiti, and St. Peter, off Newfoundland. A number of emigrants have turned the concessions given them by the New Caledonian Government to marvellous account. One of them reaped a harvest of Indian corn amounting to sixty-seven tons, and the cultivation of bananas, for which there is an extensive market in 'Australia, is carried on prosperously. The New Hebrides tobacco is of the rinest sort, and is likely to be in good demand for making cigara. Mr Thomas Whistler, chief officer of the well-known Australian liner Ennerdale. has been awarded the Albert Medal for twice saving life under circumstances of the greatest difficulty and danger. Once was oft' Cape Horn in the tleptli of winter, and at the time the ship was going several knots an hour. The water was bitterly cold, and a huge albatros hovered above the two men preparing to attack them. The bird had to be beaten off by a boat hook before the boat's crew could save them.

Williamson's agent in London has secured the Antipodean rights of the highly success ful Court comedy. " Dandy Dick." After the production of his forthcoming opera, " Dorcas," at the new Lyric Theatre, Mr Alfred Cellier will return to Melbourne, and superintend the Australian companies in that work and " Dorothy."

An interesting commentary upon the character of the distinguished company which attended the recent ceremonies in connection with the laying of the foundation stone of the Imperial Institute is to be found in the fact that no less than thirteen notorious pickpockets were arrested whilst plying their vocation within the pacred pre cincts of the Royal Pavilion. Tickets for this enclosure were (as I told you) nominally most difficult to obtain. It would be instruc tive to learn from whom these " exclusive " visitors obtained them.

Sir Arthur Blyth and other well-known Anglo-colonists attended the annual dinner of the Savage Club on Saturday week. Lord D Liv raven, who is just about starting for Australia, occupied the chair and delivered a portentously dull "jubileo" speech. lam afraid this ex-Under-Secre tary for the Colonies is not likely to make a favourable impresfion at the Antipodesl. I was sadly disappointed both with the matter and manner of his speech. Mr. Henneker Heaton rejoices greatly in the reinstatement of Sir J. Pope Hen nessey

at Mauritius, From the first he worked hard in the shelved Governor's cause, indeed there can be no doubt the latter owes him a

warm debt of gratitude. Mr and Mrs Hea ton sail for Sydney by the next P. & 0. steamer. It is anticipated that the capital of New South Wales will receive the " mem-

ber for Australia " with royal honours,

The advent of Tom Lees, who styles him self champion pugilist of Australia, in Eng and was hailed with much satisfaction by the sporting folks of London and elsewhere, i for, cays the Anglo-New Zealander,pugilism j< is still popular in certain circles, not only i] amongst the "lower classes," but wherever I the instincts of sport are strong. It is not a therefore surprising that a match 'twixt the !l Australian and H. Perkins of Manchester excited great interest in sporting circles. .Lees who is 29 years of age, sfb lOin. in height, and scales list 21bs, was chaperoned by the veteran boxer, Jim Mace. Perkins is somewhat older and slightly taller and

heavier, he was under the care of Professor Doue.Uy. Six rounds were fought, and then the sQ2ond3 of Perkins threw up the sponge. It was an easy victory for the Australian champion, but Perkins is no great gun in the profession. 1 hear that another match has been 1 made for Lees, who has accepted the challenge of Bill Goode of London. Goo&e is a thorough master of the gloves, but has not been engaged many times with the " n»w 'un's."

THE REGENT-STREET OUTRAGE.

OFFICIAL INQUIRY.

(FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT.)

Since the official inquiry into the Cass case, the " Pall Mall Gazette " has published the following, which may or may not be true, about the -witness Wheatley, the joiner who was called by Constable Endacott to verify his statements relative to the ar- Test:—

Mr. Wheatley entered the employment of Messrs Zobell and Co, a fortnight before Easter, and he remained there until a fort night since, when he was dismissed for various reasons which it is not necessary to enter into now. During the time of his service at Messrs. Zobell's he was very com municative to his fellow workmen, and talked to them freely concerning his doings and his relationship with prostitutes on the one hand and with policemen on the other. Mr Watson, a workman who had be»n em ployed for two and a half years by Messrs Zobell, frequently conversed witb him on the subject, and inasmuch as Wheatley's statements have attracted considerable public attention we thought it well to inter view Mr Watson on the subject of the statements which Wheatley had made in the workshop. Mr Watson, a very straight forward, independent workman, . who sacrificed half a day on Monday morning in order to seek an opportunity of confronting W heatley before the Chief Commissioner, said : " I knew Wheatley very well. The first time I knew of Wheatley's rela tions with the police was some days before the arrest of Miss Cass. He told me that he was going into business on his own account, and when ho did «o he would like me to write him a sign-board, and as he was good friends with the police he should get on. I remarked that I could not see what the mischief the police had to do with it. 'Ah,' said he, 'it makes a great

difference to a man whether he ia pals with the police or whether he is not.' 1 could not understand it, but afterwards he explained to me 'chat he was very good friends with them, and that they could help a man a lot. He had been in the force him self at Leamington; and I will mention (said Mr Watson) that although he denies it, there is a man of my acquaintance who knows a case in which Wheat ley was engaged as a police constable. I had several talks with Wheatley on tho matter from that time until he was dis charged. He invited me to go down to the 'Cock,'where he said lie'was to be found almost every night drinking with the girls and with the detectives. He asked me to go down and see his performance, as he called it. He said that the girls knew him by the name of 'Leamington Jimmy,' or ' Long Nosed Jimmy,' and half believed him to be a detective, for he was so much in with the police. I never went down to the " Cock," but a friend of mine saw him there only last Sunday night; so that he seems to still keep up his custom. You will see that he has denied that he ever had any relations with the police. Now as n matter of fact, apart from his statements to me and three of my mates who are willing to come forward if neces sary and swear as to his having been so intimate with the police and the detectives and with Endacott, whom he told me he had known for three years, I know of my own knowledge that he had at least three communications from the police the week after Miss Cass was arrested." "How do you know it?" " Because the first time a detective and a policeman " "How do you know he was a detective ?" " Because the detective told me he was a detective. They came to Zobell and Co.'s, where I worked, and asked for Wheatley. I directed them where to find him, and all three went off in a cab. This, I think, was on a Wednesday. When he came back I remarked to him about the detectives being after him. ' No,' he said, ' I saw a girl ar rested, and I have been to make a state ment.' The next day, or the day after—l don't know which—that is, on Thursday or Friday, the detective came again for him, and on the third day two detectives came. Yet before the Commissioner he said he had had no relations with the police. The fact of the visit of these police can be proved by Mr Zobell if you think my testimony is insufficient." "Did ho ever talk to you about the Casß case?' "He said he had known Endacott for three years, and that Enda cott had talked to him about his practice of levying sixpence from each of the fresh girls who came out in Regent-street. lam perfectly certain he said that to me, and not to me only. He said further that Enda cott was a man who, if he had made a mistake, would stick to it rather than give in, and endeavour to face it out. Hence you can imagine my surprise when I heard him deny this before the Com missioner. I was most anxious to be called and if the case comes into Court, I shall be only too glad to be sworn as to the truth of all lam saying to you now. If I had faced Wheatloy before the Commissioner, he would not have dared to have lied as he did ; and if I catch him 'on the hop' in Regent street, as I hope to do, I shall have some thing to say to him." Opinion of the "Dully Telegraph."

The " Daily Telegraph" says the ap parent outcome of the inquiry, obvious to every observer after the five days' hearing, is that either the policeman or the girl has been guilty of gross and wilful falsehood. And, having the evidence of that inquiry before them, the public cannot help seeing that Endacott's character has come out not absolutely spotless, while Miss Cass has not suffered at <tll from the inquiries which have been made into her past history, or from the insinuations levelled against her by witnesses whose testimony is not, to say the least, of a convincing description. Whatever Sir Charles Warren may decide, it is evident that the case will be left in a most unsatisfactory state if the policeman be merely dismissed from the force, or if, on the other hand, be be retained and cen sured ; we put out of sight for the present the possibility of his conduct being justi fied. The whole affair will end in a most lame conclusion indeed, if the policeman be not proceeded against in a regular fashion of law, with sworn testimony on both sides, and a proper prospect of punishment if he be proved guilty.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, Thursday. . A makeied woman named Harriet Deakin attempted suicide to-day, by throwing'her self into the water off the breastwork. She was rescued with difficulty, when she said she was " too bad to live."

DELIBERATE SUICIDE.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dunedin, this day. James McNulty, who was lately in the employ of the City Council, has committed suicide by hanging himself from a rafter. His mind had been affected for some time. He leaves a widow and eight children.

COMPENSATION CASE SETTLED.

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. The claim made upon the Harbour Board by Mr W. H. Draffin,late Secretary of Wel lington Young Men's Christian Association, and now a resident of Auckland, for com pensation for injuries received by his.wife on the Queen's Wharf some months ago has been compromised by the payment of £5.

COMING EVENTS.

Meetings. &0.. To-night.

Abbott's Opera House—Moore and Ashton's

Mammoth Minstrels, 8 Bell's Buildings. Wyndham-street — Industrial

Association's Exhibition, 7.50 to 10 Olympia Hall, Grey-street—Skating Rink, 7.30

to 10. Ho wick Presbyterian Church—Evangelistic Service. 7.30 Agricultural Hall—Glove Contest, Donovan v« Martin, 8. St. George's Hall, Newton—Meeting of Rate payers re Water Supply, 7.30. Ponsonby Baptist Church—Lecture, " The Vicar of Morwenstowe," by Mr F. G. Ew^ngton, 7.30. V.M.C.A, Rooms-National Cricket Club, 7.30. Public Hall, Newmarket—Address to Electors of Manuk»u by Sir Maurice O'Rorke. 8 Waite's Hall, Mt. Eden—Committee and Sup porters of Mr J. A. Connell, 7.30. Forest rs' Hall. Newton—Mr E. W. Morrison

and the Electors of City West, 8. Museum—Professor Thomas on "Instinct in Animals," 8. Drill-shed—Auckland.Ponsonby and Waitemata Navals, 7.30.

Foresters' Hall-Mr D. Goldie's Committee, 7.30. St. George's Hall, Newton—Mr E. Withy's Central Committee, 7.30

Eota of Justices at Police Court.

septemoer 17—Jiessrs t. a. Kenaerdine and J. P. King.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

F. J. Jones, Wakefield-street—Stationery, Cloth* ing, Fancy Goods, etc., 11. E. Leydon, Nowmarkot—Groceries, Drapery, etc., 11; Chapel-street, Stock-in-trade of a Wheelwright, 1. John Loydon, corner of Railway-street an 4 Manukau Road, Newmarket—Stock-in-Trade, Furniture, and Effects, 11 D, F, Evana—Household Furniture, Crockery" etc,, 10.30.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1887.

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