ra » Court case of Mackay and .ftthoSuprowo^ tfae followinp vvit . jthsrd V. V' . d y Q =terday afternoon : sci»W«flW y E vans, and for the j<M Syiapng js ngS elL The hearing of defeaee, J< £'■yy e ease was adjourned • Minstrels drew another good **& the performance house h}* c'?" wth the audience. To *** ""^ IMb of the Buffalo scene, and Beauties. Baa at 8 o'clock. ■Ptre escapes of different kinds are being IJ» f-"F. blic no ti C e, and a de fcaoghfe uoJc- P an . elabor . S. Z"L Mter is apparently Soars Being built in the wall, it SkSp bo «pace either inside or outside !Swidin»; it ensures ease and rapidity SdSen !a two can descend at the same tJtnd car. be landed far away from the burning building.

The award in the " Kindergarten v^ ord competition has been made by Rev. CM. Son the winner of the prize being Miss F M. 6'Keefe, Mount Eden Road.

At 7 15 last night an outbreak of fire took nlacß in a small three-roomed house in fell Lane, Parnell, belonging to Mr R Forde, baker, but unoccubied tor the last »ix weeks. The fire was discovered break incr through the side and roof of the house, uS an alarm having been rung out, the Parnell Fire Brigade were speedily upon he spot and extinguished the flames. Two of the rooms, however, had been gutted, md tbo end, of an adjoining four roomed house, owned by Mr Forgie and occupied by his mother, had been scorched. The outbreak was the result of an accident. Jlrs Forgie war, engaged up till six o'clock last eveninc cleaning the house, and while dointfsoshehwlto check her little grand- Bon (7 years of age) for playing with the <ire, and made him put back a burning stick which he had in his hand into the lire. Before leaving, the old lady extinguished the fire with water, but a spark must have caudit in some loose paper which was lying hear the fireplace, for it was evident that it was here that the body of the fire was.

WAR BALLOONS, AIR TORPE DOES, AND BOMBSHELLS.

JJy Mb HeSry Coxwell, in the " Pall

Mall Gazette."

If there is one branch of modern strateg) which-is likely to bo watched with keer interest during the next continental war, il will be that of military ballooning. Foi tome time we have heard of such wonder ful preparations in this line on the othei side of the Channel that the people, both af home and abroad, will be moved by anxious expectancy to take note whether the steer inc gas bags and air torpedoes revolutionise warfare by developing a more easy way oi striking hostile forces from a vertical position, in which they are so frequently ■rateable. The aims of those who would merely employ balloons to see what is going trakhind the hills, and how their opponents are disposed, are not sufficient tc satisfy lie, aipbitioii, of. .foreign engineers. A frenchman has supplied the Russians with an aii- torpedo that)-can bo di rected, so we arc told, with/the accuracy of a submarine machine.' It is to take up 8 efft of dynamite, which can be discharged on the heads and on the magazines and for tresses of their foes, so as to make short work with them by blowing them sky high without subjecting the attacking party to risk, owing to the remarkable guiding power of their aerial cruiser, which is n to Btrike and glide away with marvellbns rapidity either as it emergesfrom the clouds, or rings unseen above the smoke ot battle, to let fall its destructive cargo when least expected. All this sounds awfully terrific and smart in theory, but the question is, can it be done with the tact and certainty which we are asked to believe? Prom an aeostatic standpoint such an enterprise TOldentirelydepend upon aerialnavigation having been solved. Certain inventors avow, and perhaps imagine, that this con summation has been settled already by those preliminary canters-near Paris of which we heard so much two years since. Now:, it i 3 not for me or any other practical man f Ea7 that • the pretensions put orth regarding "the conquest of ™c air" are visionary; but this Jdoaay that the alleged movements of the aerostats'do not warrant us in opposing that steering and propelling teve been satisfactorily demonstrated. Had taey been established, how is it that so fagoujcent an achievement has not been forthwith applied to the more noble and remunerative arts of peace and commerce, u« of being shelved for the horrors of aZuJ\i moment air shiPs ca» be rected the probability is they will be S fUp °n lmmediately to bring about esults far more creditable than theannihila tontf. our fellow creatures. bsoondly. A bombardment from above Jjhand possibly would, .involve a con abfefor h^i* esG agents areavail dnL th<7 maybe constructed for 0 ta.ve objects, for retaliation-, andior re- Enk my ? W°°P down like a towk, KfcT T up like a rockefc a"d MS* s§f T st t0 spofc *eir vicfcims. father If " f greafc that P ressed MrSd totS Voltantsers > ™11 We to my eielt; emPyrean5 «»>d, so far a 33S n8 g0T S amon S officer S , ft 8' * never yet noticed 0{ puS S COSe *»*«*<* or display eXpi°dn^ in midair <Wsr the 111 a? Ce, nded from Hamburg we *ceg red ifS f r Wlg'Holstein war > whe° day. T n !! W***7 on a breezy cloudy ipftS 1? m were ken S 8- T e a PProflched *«c for m, into hJ W dl? c J harsed' fortunately ofintei wh™i°k the baUOr° n > instead 5 companion! 11 ■ hecar< * «q«ested Wl vaSj *° J*S out in their own Hamburg ZSt^ verefri<^ from P hand w Vwh a ,KBOldv! er °fficer on fr?* military etiq ue u! hf theii ¥ was m^ ■ ale«n«d doctor ft v * Co, uld not say. m ,>- and by hl P fv b6Came BP°kes" •S*t our assaiknf, lf -Posse^on soon ? nd Ldo recolXß Close Proximity • fea p r «*££ SI datlger had « y^-to-^^-attempt ywbaJb T on at th<> sham 689^*8

LATEST SPORTING.

At a meeting of the Committee of the Auck land Racing Club held yesterday afternoon, it was decided to extend the Spring Meet ing to two clays, and the gathering waa fixed for the 9th of November (Prince of Wales's . Birthday), and Saturday, the 12th. The Summer Meeting will be held on the usual dates, Boxing Bay and the 2nd and 3rd of January ; the Autumn Meeting was fixed for the 2nd and 3rd of April; and the Winter Meeting for the 9th of June. The petition re questing that a handicapping committee be appointed, or that in future all handicaps be supervised, was read, and, after some discussion it was decided to ro-appomt. Mr Evctt. with the understanding that the Imndicaps pass through the Com mittee's hands before being issued. The disqualification of James L.aing, the jockey, was removed, and it was decided to have the new Metropolitan racing rules printed, tinder these rules, the Committee will meet on the fii-3t Wednesday in each month for the purpose of passing the pro grammes of country meetings. The Com mittee meet on Monday night to finally pass next season's programme. The first annual meeting of the Napier Park Racing Club was held yesterday. The Stakes paid away during the yeaf amounted to L 2,707, the total expenditure being; L4,211'. The year ended with liabilities of L6OO, but the assets are in excess, consist ing chiefly in buildings on the racecourse.

(BY TELEGRAPH. - OWX CORRESPONDENT.)

Wanranui, this day.

Mr Dixon, the well-known studmaster and racing man of Turakina, has gene to Australia to buy something good in the shape of uioroughbreds. The stallion Grand Prix,' full brother to The Painter, is the horse he intends securing if the price Ls not too high.

INTER-PROVINCIAL FOOTBALL.

Wellington, this day. Canterbury FcoifoaSl Team.

The Canterbury Football team, who we're onboard the s.s. Rotomahana, will go by the s.s. Rotorua, leaving to-day via the Manukan, otherwise they may not reach Auckland till the evening before the match. The Rotorua must go to-day in order to catch the mail. ' ;

The Auckland Representatives.

In view of the forthcomine football contest between Auckland and Canterbury, we fur nish our readers to-day with full particulars respecting the men who, up to the pre sent, have been selected to sustain our reputation against the sister pro vince. The final selection will be made to-night, but it is improbable that any serious alteration will be made in the personnel of the team; In the event of alteration Murphy and Stone, and possibby T.Brown, are the men most likely to obtain the vote of the selectors, and we therefore also append some notes respecting them. The first 15, however, are tlose who at present form the representative team :— Braund, J. (Ponsonby) — Full back. Fine long drop kick, splendid tackier, and clever at stopping rushes and opposing for wards very fast. Played against Welling ton, New South Wales, and Taranaki ; weight, 11 stone,

Lusk, 11.8. (Gordon). —Three quarter back. Very fast, sure tackier, and first class kick with cither-foot; should trust more to his punting, which is most effective, Played:against N.B:W. • ~Weight, list. 121b.

, Madigrnij C.-.(.Grafton)—Three-quarter back! "One of the fastest men in tti'e team, and very strong runner, fending most effectively; sure collarer and good kick. Played last season against New South Wales. Weight, 12st2Ib.

Whiteside, R. (Ponsonby) — Half-back. Has earned the reputation of being the best half-back in Australasia. Helearned his foot: ball in Auckland. Has represented Auck land since 1882. Very fast and powerful runner, fending strongly; good tackier and punts well with either foot; Weight, 12st. fflbs.

Braund, A. (Ponsonby)—Centre Half- Back. First year as a representative ; played against Taranaki; splendid centre half, fine stopper of rushes, fast and dodgy runner, punts well, good tackier, and passes out clean. Weight, 9st 81b. Con way, H. (Ponsonby).—Half-back. First appearance as a. representative. Fast and dodgy runner. Kicks and passes remark ably well. Good collarer. Weight, list. 51b. ■• J

Axiieil, J. (Ponsonby)—Wing forward. The oldest rep. in the team ; has represented Auckland since 1880. Captain of the Pon sonby Club, and will most probably captain the team. Brilliant wing, very pretty dribbler, and dangerous in opponents' 25 on account of his potting. Sure in tackling and passes well; good place kick. Weight list. ' "

Wooller, J. (Ponsonby)—Wing forward. Represented Auckland last year ; very fast and active dribbler ; also tackles well; good afc following up; moderate place kick; weight, lOst 71b.

Lecky, J. (Grafton)—Forward. Represen ted Auckland since 1883. Fine all round man, very dangerous in opposite 25. Dribbles well, and is a sure collarer, good dodgy runner. Good place kick. Weight list. 121b. 8

O'Connor, T. (Auckland) — Forward. Represented Auckland sir.cc 1882. Very heavy, fast forward ; a tower of strength in the scrum, but shines in the open ruslTes. Good kick with either foot, and sure collarer; very good on line out, and passes well. Good place kick. 13st 21b. Lindsay J. (Gordon) — Forward. Old Otago rep.; represented Auckland last year; Heaviest man in the team, effective dribbler, shines on the line out and broken scrum, neat passer. Rather slow, and is inclined to be somewhat indolent, 13st. 41b.

Marshall, C. (North Shore) Forward. Represented Auckland last year, brilliant, fast, forward, always on the ball. Very effective ia breaking up a ssrum, and iB a good dribbler. Very strong tackier. 12st 4lb.

'■ Twiname, F. A. (Grafton—Forward. First appearance as an Auckland rep. although a native of this city, but played for O.tago last year against Canterbury. Fine fast dribbler and a very dangerous man in 25, hard worker in scrum,and often breaks through with the ball at toe Good collarer. Weight, 12st 21b. Keefe, M. (Ponsonby)—Forward : Repre sented Auckland last year; powerful centre man in scrum, where he works hard ; has improved wonderfully ; dribbles well, and passes clean ; weight, 12st 2lb. S (Poland, H. (Gordon)— Forward. Fine fast forward, always on the ball, and dribbles well; Played against Taranaki Weight, list 101b. - Murphy M. (North Shore)— Forward: very hard worker in scrum, and good in a rush ; collars effectively; fallen off a little lately, but is now in good trim. Weisht 12st 31b. • , S '

Stone, \V. (Ponsonby.)—Forward; hard worker; fast dvibble; strong scrum worker; collars well, and punts and passes Weight, list 91b. Brown, T. (Grafton.)—Threequarber or full back ; kicks and punts well with both feet; collars cleverly and always gets his kick ; not fast, and rather light. -Weio-ht 9stl2lb. S '

ELECTION NOTES.

A special meeting of Mr Morrison's committee was held last night in the Burns Club Hal', Karanga'iape Road. There was a good attendance, aud a lot of important business was transacted.

Mr Thomas C. Graham writes with refer ence to the statement that extensive roll stuffing has been carried on, especially in the electorates of Newton and Auckland West. He says :" To prove the absurdity of the statement that persons have had property transferred tothemforthepurposeof allowing them to vote under tho freehold qualification, I wish to show how the thing can be done, the cost, risk, and result. It may come in handy to some of our future politicians. First, a transfer of pro perty must be made .at least six months before fche date of claim, and of the value of not less than L 25, the cost of which will amount to at least L 2 2s. When the elec < ion is over it remains with the new owner of the property whether he shall or shall not return it to its original possessor. If the deed of sale has not been registered, this simply means tearing up the document. If he. likes the little bit of land there's no thing to,prevent him keeping it. Look ing at the matter in its most favour able light, it means one vote at the cost of at least a cpuple of guineas. I wish to call attention to another matter. I have before me the Electoral.Roll of per^ sons .qualified to vote at elections of the House of Representatives for tho Electoral District of City West. Will anyone in form me where that electorate is situated ? The latter part of the roll is also a treat. For instance, the name of one Henry Stokes appears, who claims under the residential qualification for Richmond Road. I don't know where City West is, but I am labour ing under the delusion that it is not near Richmond Road, at any rate."

Newton.

It will be seeti from our advertising columns that the Hon. Mr Tole will address the Newton electors in the same building in which Mr Withy addressed them in Richmond Road, on Monday evening, loth inst., at eight o'clock. Another enthusias tic meeting of the hon. gentleman's com mittee was held last night in St. George's Hall, and satisfactory progress reports were announced from all parts of the electorate. The Committee adjourned until Tuesday evening next at half-past seven o'clock, to Haslett'a Hall, Eden Terrace. • \ Anpkluml West The adjourned Committee meeting of Mr J. M, Shera's supporters will take place on Monday evening, at the back of St. James's Hall,Wcllington-st. Every Committee meet ing increases Mr Shera's strength, thereby showing that the candidate's friends are in active work securing support for him. Friends and well-wishers are requested to be punctual for business by half-past seven o'clock.

Hamilton, this day,

Regarding electioneering. matters in the Waikato, ib is rumoured that Sir George Grey intends stumping the district in the interest of Mr Thomas Campbell, of Razor back, who is a candidate for the Waipa seat. Major Jackson intends addressing the electors of Wnipa in.the Hamilton Public Hall on Wednesday next.

(by telegraph—press association. )

Dunedin, Friday.

Mr H. S. Fish addressed the electors of Dunedin South this evening, and secured n vote of confidence. He announced him self as a Government supporter and protec tionist. ,

Napier, Friday.

Mr Lascelles, solicitor, one of the candi dates for Waipawa, is addressing meet ings in that electorate^ He is a Govern ment supporter, and warmly supports Sir R. Stout on the education 'question.

TELEGRAMS.

Hamilton, this day. The purchase of the Waikafo Hotel for public tuildings is likely to fall through, owing, it is said, to the Government Engi neer have stated that L6OO will be required for alterations before it could be converted into the purpose for which it is contem plated. The general feeling of the residents is that the money could be put to better ad vantage in the erection of a hospital, which would be the means of bringing in a yearly revenue besides being an ornament to the district.

Wanganui, this day.

The Wanganui Rifle Association %as de cided to make an effort to hold a large meeting -this year, this being the 20th anniversary of the Association. Endeavours are being made to raise the requisite funds. As the recent Jubilee Exhibition reduced the debt on the public library to LIOO, several gentlemen in the town have come forward and offered to assist in clearing off the balance. One gives L2O; and others smaller amounts, and it is expected that the whole sum required will be realised in a few days.

SNOWSTORM TO-DAY

(BY TELEG'itAPH. — PR2SS ASSOCIATION.)

Feilding, this day. There was a heavy snowstorm here this morning, the first -since the foundation of the settlement. The hills and plains are covered. It is not expected that the lambs will suffer much.

SNOWFALL AT NAPIER.

Napier, this day. There was a heavy fall of snow at 4 30 this morning, and the country "is all white. Only twice before has snow fallen in the town, and then it immediately melted.

SNOW IN WAIKATO.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Hamilton, this day. Mangakawa Ranges, near Cambridge, were covered with snow yesterday morning, and snow-balling was indulged in on the flats near the Tamahere railway-station. Strange to say, very little snow was to be seen either on Pirongia or Maungatautari.

SNOW STORM AT BLENHEIM.

[by telegraph.—own correspondent.]

Blenheim, this day. A very heavy fall of snow took place last night and this morning. In Saddle, Dash wood Pass, it is four inches deep.

A MONEY LENDING CASE.

Moses v. Keith.

At the Resident Magistrate's Court yester daj7 afternoon an interesting case oamo up for hearing before Mr H. G. Beth Smith, R.M. It was the claim preferred by Mr Lewis Moses, a well-known money-lender, against Mrs Beith to recover L2O 10a due on three p.n's. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Oliphant for the defence. Mr Lewis Moses deposed to lending money to Mrs Beith. He held bills of sale over the property as surety. Mr Beith borrowed from Mr Gohen to repay the first bill. He now claimed L2O 10s. By Mr Oliphant: He posted a written demand for payment of his claim. He pave Mrs Beith Ll2 for the Ll7 note. Mrs Beith repaid him L 4 due on another bill. The result of the transaction was that Mrs Beith received L8 in cash. He received L 2 from Mrs Beith, but as she was behind hand in her payments she paid him 10s as con sideration for nothaving enforced payment. He gave her L34 in all. She also gave him a note for LI for forbearance. At this stage the Court adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning. When the Court resumed this morning, Mr Theo. Cooper intimated that he did not propose to call any further evidence for the plaintiff. Mr. Oliphant, in defence, called Mrs Beith, who deposed to giving three bills sale to Mr Moses. When she signed the bills she also signed a promissory note. He never read it over to her. She got L 5 15s on the L 9 bill of sale of November, 188 G. She was to pay it off by instalments of L 2 per month. She had jmid off L 5, but must have lost some of the receipts. She paid off the L 4 balance on the 28th of January with some more borrowed money. She then signed a bill for LI7. He retained the L4from the amount to be paid to her. Mr Moses never gave a second bill of sale without first settling the former one. On the 2Sth of January she got L 8 from Mr Moses. She paid him 5s towards the registration of that bill of sale. He took all the furni ture under that bill of sale; previously he only had a portion. She had repaid L7 of that last bill of sale. The last payment was for L2. She received a receipt for LI 10s on that occasion. She found out the mistake two days after. She went to Mr Moses and told him that he had made a mistake of 10.-, but he only replied, "01*, indeed," and made no further explana tion. On the same day he asked her to sign a p.n. for Ll. She did so, at the time not knowing what it was. Mr Moses did not explain to her what it was for. She received no consideration for signing that bill. Nothing was said about forbearance. She was Gs in arrears for the first two months. She was to pay L 2 16s 8d eacli month for six months to repay the loan of Ll7. For two months.she only paid L 2 10s per month. She did not agree to pay anything for for bearance, although she was Ll 10s in arrears. She did not know until she was sued for the Ll of the existence of that p.n. Mr Moses did not explain to her what *he was signing. Mr Moses never demanded the money under the bill of sale. He never demanded either the L9 or the Ll7. She never received any letters from Mr Moses. Altogether, she had received from Mr Moses, in connection with the bills of sale, L 29. The first bill was for Lls, and she received LlO ; the second bill was for LlO and she received L9, the third L9, and she receive 1 L 5 15s; and the fourth was for Ll7 and sho received Ll2. Mr Oliphant pointed out that the plaintiff had repaid L3O 15s, and he still claimed L2O 10s. Mr Cooper said that the) figures were noi correct as cited by hi* friend. His Worship pointed out that some of the receipts referred to transactions now closed. Evidence continued : Mr Moses never asked her for an insurance policy. Her furniture was insured for LIOO, and the piano for. LSO. This property was destroyed by fire on the 24th of May. She considered that sho still owed Mr Moses Lll, including his interest. By Mr Cooper: She had been to other money-lenders. She borrowed before the fire. She borrowed LlO from Mr Moses on the 13th April, 1886. She then signed a bill of sale tor Lls to be repaid in monthly instalments. She had since paid that off. On September 2nd, 1886, she borrowed L 6 from Mr Moses, giving a bill of sale for L 8 10s. On the. 28th January she received Ll2 from Mr Moses. She gave a bill for Ll7. He hold over L4 as balance due on the L 8 10s bill. On the 3rd Novem ber she borrowed L 5 15s, and gave a bill for L9. She paid Ll7 on account of the Ll7 bill-of-sale. Her place was burned down in Patteson - street. She was out when the fire occurred. She had told Mr Moses that she would pay him the balance due out of the insurance money, as all the furniture was burned. Mr Campbell settled the insurance matter for her. She received L 65 for the in surance. Mr Cohen received L3O odd of the. L 65. She had paid nothing to Mr Moses since the fire. The piano was bought from Mr Webb on the time-pay ment system. She did not tell Mr Mose3 about that. The evidence taken in the Police • Court was ■ also put in. This closed the case for the plaintiff. —Mr Oliphant contended that the amount claimed as interest was excessive, and also that the evidence for the defence had proved that false statements had been made.—Mr Cooper said that there was no doubt that his client had charged a heavy rate of in terest, but if people would go to those money - lenders they must expect to have to pay for it. As matters stood at present, Mr Moses had lost actual cash, paid out to the extent of L 2 15s. She ad mitted having received L 34, while her re ceipts only showed payments to the amount of L3l 15s, even admitting Ll said to have been paid as registration fees. Added to that was the fact that all Mr Moses' se curity had been destroyed by fire.— His Worship said that he need not say much about the questions of loan which had been raised in this case, as it was quite clear that the bills of sale were not merged into the promissory notes. That was proved by the fact that there was no pro vision for such in p.n's. He had there fore to deal solely with the state of the ac counts. The position of the accounts showed that the first two bills of sale were satisfied ; the second not until after a third had been given, and a fourth negotiated. He thought that taking all the circum stances of the case into consideration it was evident that the second bill had been cleared. That left only two bills of sale to be dealt with. He was not quite satisfied as to the bill for Ll, and would therefore give the defendant the benefit of the doubt. No doubt the rate of interest was very high, and 'had the defendant come into Court as an innocent victim he would have been inclined to have used his powers in equity to release her—powers which he believed he was entitled to exer cise. In this case, however, he did not think that the defendant came into Court as an innocent victim for protection. It was evi dent that she was well acquainted with money transactions. He should therefore hold her liable for the two promissory notes and give judgment for Ll9 10s with costs L4lßs.

TERRIBLE RAILWAY DISASTER.

100 PERSONS KILLED.

OVER 400 WOUNDED

A RAILWAY BRIDGE ON FIRE.

[REUTERS TEtEGRAM.]

New York, August 11. News has just been received from Illinois of a fearful railway catastrophe, by which hundreds of lives have been sacrificed. The engines and carriages were 1 completely wrecked and over one hun dred persons killed outright. ■ It is estimated that some 400 persons were injured.

LATER.

New Yobk, August 12.

Further particulars of the railway disaster at Illinois state that the train consisted of two engines and a large number of cars, which contained over one thousand passengers, chiefly from the town of Peoria.

The driver of the foremost engine, when approaching the bridge, saw that ifc was in flames, but was unable to stop the train in time to avert the catastrophe.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

(BY TELEGRAPH— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day.

Cambria.—Anotlier parcel of ten lbs of picked stone were obtained to-day from the reef i pon V>»«;» <ie winze was sunk from No. L icvei.

THIS CABINET HAPPY FAMILY.

Tilts Treasurer's Resignation

Declined

(BT TELEGRAM.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

■Dunedix, Friday. Sir J. Vogel denies the truth of the rumou 1' that he has been offered the head of the Government Insurance Department, or that tho Controller-General has been asked to resign in his favour. He states that when Mr Allen came out in opposition to Sir R. Stout, he offered to place his resignation in the Premier's hands, but the latter declined it."

TIMBER FLOATAGE CASE.

(BY TELEGRAPH— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. The R.M. Court was occupied all yesterday hearing the case of Major Pdel v. Robert Blair, being a claim for L 213 damages alleged to havo been caused to plaintiffs farm at Hiktitaia by floatage of logs' 'cTdwn the river. The sum of Ll 10 was paid into Court. Mr Miller appeared :for plaintiff and Mr Lush for defendant. Judgment was re served till this (Sat-urday) morning.

In the case of Major Peel v. Robert Blair, claim L 213 damages, judgment was given for Ll2l less LI 10 paid into court, with costs L2O.

HERR TUTSCHKA'S THIRD CONCERT.

The third of the series of Herr Louis Tutschka"s Chamber Concerts was held last night in the Choral Hall, and was a brilliant success. The excellence of the programme and well-known skill of the per formers had the effect of drawing a- large audience. The first item was an "Ar,Klante and Minuetto" by Schubert, which was rendered in good style by ftfcssrs Tutschka (Ist violin), J. Kelly (Ist vifela), J. L. Clough (2nd violin), H. Gentles viola), Windsor ('cello), G. Clutsam (btlss). The selection wa.s well received, Mr S. Jackson's performance upon the clarionetto being the leading feature. Later on Messrs Tutscbka, Clough, Kelly, and Windsor played Hummel's quintette in E flat. The ; Aliases Chow were ..•eoalled ior the success ful manner in which they rendered Mozart's . symphonique in F, Miss Otic Chew taking the violin, Miss Essie Chew the 'cello, and Miss Nellie Ciiow officiating at the piano. Mr George Clutsam executed Schuman's third movement from Fantasia in C major upon the piano in his well-known finished style. Miss Carrie Wright also appetvred to advantage in the piano solo, Fantasia, C minor (Mozart). Another infant wonier on the violin was introduced by H. jrr Tutschka. This was Master Harold Kin g, a child of eight years, who showtid considerable ability upon the ; violinv He played " Thema con Variation "'■ (Tutschka) iir a manner that showed mani- ' fest genius and careful training. Naturally, the lit tie fellow was enthusiastically encored. Miss A. Ridings sang Molloy's " Love's Old Sweet Song " with great taste and expres sion. Mr Thomas Jackson was also applauded for his rendering of Dr. Mac kenzie'ssong, "Lift My Spirit tJp To Thee." Herr Tutschka and Mr Clough played "Little Granny's Last Dance." This was a rustic piece for 2 violins with stringed accompaniment. The effect was pleasing, and the selection was, well rendered. Another of Molloy's songs, "The Postil lion," was sung by Mr S. Hunter in a very creditable manner. Miss E. Wilkins made her second atppearance in Beethoven's beautiful song " Adelaide," which.she sang in a commendable.mannei". The programme terminated with a waltz by the full orchestra. As eich cou cert has been an improvement upon the former one, no doubt Herr Tutsichka's fourth chamber concert will be» ,looked forward to with anticipatory plea sure. It should prove the culminating po^it-pf his musical successes.

EXTRAORDINARY CONDUCT OF A MOTHER.

(by tslegeaph— press association.)

Dunedin, this day.

At the inquest on the body of the child Gray, drowned in the Wairera River,;the mother stated when the boy slipped off her back into the stream, she sat. down on the bank, but made mo effdrb to recover it. She then went along the line to her husband. The body was found in eighteen inches of water. The jury added to their verdict a rider that the mother's conduct was most reprehensible—almost amounting to criminality.

DEATH FROM CHLORAL HYDRATE.

Coroner's Inquest.

(BY TELEGRAPH. - OWN CORKESPOItfIENT),

Wanganui, this day. The letter left by Goldsmid stated:— " Really I believe I am mad between tho agony of my teeth and the worry of busi ness." It provided for the disposition of his effects, and requested that the news of his death be sent to a friend living at Holland Place, Hyde Park, London. At the inquest, Dr. Marshall in his evidence said he had given deceased a prescription, but warned him against acquiring the habit of taking sleeping draughts. He advised him not to take it more than once a week. He knew deceased was worried about busi ness, and was inclined to magnify his troubles. He believed that he died from an overdose of chloral hydrate. The jury returned a verdict of death from an over dose of chloral hydrate, and that deceased was not of sound mind at the time he took the medicine.

A CURIOUS CASE.

More Faulty Warrants.

Another case was quashed at the Police Court to-day in consequence of the illegality of the steps taken to secure the arrest of the prisonei*. The accused was Rosina Jackson, a respectable-looking girl, who wa.s charged with stealing certain articles, valued at 255, from the dwelling-house of Rachel Basten. J\!r Napier appeared for the pro secution, and pointed out that the accused was illegally detained on a search warrant instead of an information. The search warrant, too, was drawn out in a slipshod and ridiculous manner, and showed grois carelessness. It called for the production of a Joseph Jackson, and noc a female at ail. The warrant also purported to be issued by a Resident Magistrate; the only duo to whose identity was the " name Esquire " on the body of the document, and the signatures; Y. Collins. Theissu'eof blank warrants was illegal, and the prisoner could not bo detained upon it. Mr S. Y. Collins was liable to a severe penalty for issuing a blank warrant, and Mr Bryce had subjected himself to severe censure for his action in this respect at Parihaka. Sergeant Pratt said the warrant did nofc eman ate from the police, but from the Court, while Mr Cunningham denied aM knowledge of it. Sergeant Pratt held that the document was nofc so faulty as Mr Napier would have them believe. Mr Napier insisted on the discharge of the prisoner, as she was unlawfully in cus tody. He did not wish to burke these proceedings, but desired that an information should be laid by Mrs Basten in order that she might be re sponsible for these proceedings. The Bench discharged the prisoner on the ground of the fau] tineas of the warrant, and that the prisoner was not legally in custody.

Y.M.C.A.-HERR SCHMITT'S CONCERT.

The most successful concert given this season in connection with the Y.M.C.A.'s •winter course was supplied last night by Herr Schmitb and his pupils, assisted by several friends. It proved to be most enjoyable, and the crowded audience that assembled to hear it manifested their com plete satisfaction very emphatically. Col. Haultain occupied the chair, and the Rev. T. Spurgeon opened the proceedings with prayer. The programme was replete with attractions, and the manner in which it was carried out reflected the utmost credit on all concerned. There were two unavoidable omissions, the Chairman having to apologise for theabsenceof Mrs Geddis, through indis position, and for the non-appearance of Mr S. Mcßirnie, owing to the fact that the Sydney steamer had not arrived. The gem of the concert was Osborne and De Beriot's brilliant duet arrangement for pianoforte and violin airs from "II Bar biere." It was played in really first-class style by Mrs Duthie and her talented tutor, Herr Schmitt, and was promptly en cored. Miss Buckland displayed consider able proficiency upon the violin by her ex ecution of De Beriot's 7th air with its florid variations. The intonation in the intro duction was hardly up to the fair performer's usual form, but this blemish was effaced by the finished render ing of the remaining part of the composition, and the lady was deservedly recalled. The Misses Buddie (two little girls) earned- considerable kudos by their clever performance of pianoforte arrange ment of airs from Herve's well-known ex travangaza " Chilperic," the admirable time which tiioy kept being quite the feature of their playing. Of the songs, Miss Scraggs's rendering of "Very Nearly" (Lohr), and Mr A. L. Edwards's interpretation of Dib din's "Tom Bowline " were decidedly the best. The lady sang her song with great archness and very nice expression, and Mr Edwards was heard to unquestionable advantage in his selection. The audionce favoured him with an encore. Miss Corbett gave with much sweetness a pretty song entitled "Parting," by Herr Schmitt, and the impression which it pro duced indicates that it is calculated to win great popularity. Miss Bleazard exhibited the flexibility of her fine voice in Kalliwoda's "Spring Song," to which Herr Schmitt played a violin obligate, but the lady's .en unciation was rather indistinct. Miss Jahn displayed artistic finish in her singing of the " Sands o' Dee," the diminuendo at the end having a good effect, but she marred the success of the piece by her vibrato style. Mr Holloway sang "The Bedouin's Love Song" acceptably, despite a manifest cold which handicapped his voice. Miss Gertrude Esdaile contributed a couple of recitations, which won for her a recall in each instance and shower of bouquets. She has elocutionary ability, but is inclined to overdo her re citals. The action was unnecessarily theatrical, and the use of emphasis was im moderate. The pieces given were Hood's " Bridge of Sighs " and a comic piece en titled "Number One," which was a more decided " hit." In response to the encore Miss Esdaile gave another recitation. The Grafton Orpheus Glee Glub (Messrs Martin, Edwards, Baxter, and Charter) furnished three morceaux, viz., " Holy Peace " (avery agreeable quartette by Herr Schmitt), " Lutzon's Wild Hunt," and " The Soldier's Love." In this last item, by Kucken, Mr Martin's sweet tenor or male alto voice had a very pleasing effect in tne solo portions. At the close of the concert Mr James Buttle in a few complimentary remarks proposed a vote of thanks to Herr Schmitt and the other performers, and this acknowledgment was passed with hearty acclamation by the audience.

WATERS CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, Friday. WAFERS, who was arrested this afternoon for embezzlement, was released later on in the day on bail, his brother becoming surety for him to the amount of L2OO.

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Boforo Moesra Duncan and Jervii, JiP.'s.) Drvnkennbsß.-"-Threo poraona were pun iehod for first offences. Margaret Barotow and Frod Morgan, who had been twice pre viously convicted duH->' the last clx months, wore fined Lij > id costs, or in de» fault fourteen days' imprisonment. Mary Bennett, for habitual drunkenness, was sentenced to three months'*imprisonment. Disorderly.—William H. Frowin was charged with drunkoness and disorderly conduct, and using obscene language at the railway-station. ~ The evidence of several witnesses showed tho conduct of accused to have been very bud, and he was sent to goal for one month. Thomas Hector also pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkj enness and' disorderly conduct at the rail way station, and he was lined 03 and cost.?.

Sioxallixg to I'ru.soN'Kns.—Thomas Floyd was charged with making signs to prisoners in Mount Eden Gaol. It ap peared from the evidence that he was signalling from one of the hills overlooking the gaol yard with his hat, while in his other hand he held a small bundle. He was only recently discharged from the goal himself. One month's imprisonment with hard labour.

Withdraws.—ln the charge of assault and claim for maintenance of children pre ferred against David Fox by his wife, Mr Clendon appeared and said a satisfactory arrangement had been arrived at.—The case was accordingly withdrawn.

Larceny. —Henare, a native, was charged with the larceny of several articles of wear ing apparel from the yacht Strawberry, the property of E. Jeffcoat. —Mr De Thierry interpreted. The case was proved against the prisoner, and he was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour.

R.M. COURT.

This B&y. (Before Mr H. G. Seth Smith, E.M. DEFENDED CASES. .Dunn v. Goodacre.—claim, L 32 15s, for interest on p.n.—Mr Johnston appeared *or the plaintiff, and Mr Rigby for the defence. After hearing the evidence His Worship gave judgment for the defendant with costs L 4 Bs. New Zealand Woollen Company v. A. McPiiail.- claim, L 99 13s 4d.-MrTheo. Cooper for the plaintiff, and Mr E. Cooper for the defendant.—This was an applica tion for the rehearing of a cose on the ground that the taking, of evidence at Gisborne had been unavoidably delayed till after judgment had been given at Auck land.—His Worship granted the applica tion, the applicant to pay costs. John Smyth v. Mrs McLexxax.—Claim, L 3 Is, for work done.—The defence was simply that the work had not been carried out.—His Worship gave judgment for the plain till with costs 11s. The Court then adjourned.

RABBIT EXTERMINATION.

(by telegraph.—press association.)

Blenheim, this day. A public trial of Stenhou se and Smith'spatent rabbit exterminator was held yesterday at Dumgree Station. The machine destroys the rabbit by injecting the fumes of sulphuric acid gas through the burrows, death appearing to be almost instantane ous. Several burrows were fumigated and dug out, numbers of dead rabbits being found. Messrs Passen and Blundell, of the Rabbit Department, and Inspector Cotter, of Awatere Rabbit Board, were pre sent, besides sheep farmers and practical men from town. Great satisfaction was express.d at the working of the machines, and it is understood that the inspectors intend to report favourably. The machines are simple and inexpensive, and well adapted for ordinary sheep runs.

ELECTION ANTICIPATIONS.

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. The "Times" states as the result of private correspondence from different parts of the colony that the Opposition reckon on winning either 52 or 53 seats, leaving 42 or 41 for the Government —of course excluding the Speaker from the reckoning. This would give a majority of ten or twelve against the Government. On the other hand the Ministerialists count on securing at least 45 seats if not more, and hold that if beaten at all, they will Ipse only by a,very narrow majority.

ADDRESSES BY MR BAL LANCE.

(BY TELEGRAPH. — OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wanganui, this day. Mr Ballance left for Wellington to-day. He will probably speak at Woodville, Auck land, and Wellington shortly,

COMING EVENTS.

meetings. &c., To-nignt.

Abbott's Opera House-Hugo's Buffalo Mm ForcsteW HaD, Karangahape Eoad-Scottis' Chiels' t"ntertairiment, t. Bell's Buildings. Wyndham-street — Industria Association's Exhibition, 7.30 to 10 p.m Olynipia Hall, Grey-street-Skating Rink, ope» Maforo School—Mr E. Hamlin and Electors " Franklin South, 7.30. . „ V.M.C.A. Rooms— EvangehsUc Service, (.30 Temperance Hall—Free Entertainment, 7 30 . Choral Hall-Skating Rink, 2 to 5_ Glassworks, Freeman's Bay — Exhibition Glassblowing, 2 to 5

Rota of Justices at Police Court

August 15—Messrs E. W. Hammond and G. A Harris, jun.

Auction Sales on Monday.

Arthur and Buddie-Properties, Drapery, etc B^luck and Co., North Shore-Household Fur gSSS Newton-Horses, Carts S.^ochrane and Son-Properties, etc., 12 T M. Jackson-40 Sacks Peanuts, 12 Paget and Kalston—Household Furniture an Hffects, 12.

THE AUCKLAND' 'EVENING' STAR; SATOEDAY,' AUGUST 13, 1887.

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Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION NEW BUILDING, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND ALBERT STREETS. —THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at half-past seven. Meeting in Lecture Hall, for United Prayer and Bible Reading. All are invited. S~~T~ MATTHEW'S CHURCH. — 10, Holy Communion ; 11, Morning Prayer, with Sermon : 3, Children's Service ; 6.30, Even ing Prayer, with Sermon. T. j PAUL'S — Sunday Services. 8, Holy Communion. Morning at 11, Sermon, " The Manifestation of the Spirit." Evening at 6.30. Sermon, "Perfection." PIPHANY CHURCH, Karangatiape Road. —8, Holy Communion; 11, Prayer; Sermon, " The Prize and its Cost;" 6.»', Prayer; Sermon, " Beneath the Shadowing Wings." T. SEPULCHRE'S, KyberPass.— 8, Holy Communion; 11, Morning Prayer and Holy Communion; 2.30, Holy Baptism; 6.30, Evening Prayer and Sermon. . pRE~SBYTERIAN CHURCH. EVANGELISTIC SERVICES IN THE FOLLOWING CHURCHES: St. David's—From Sabbath, 14th August, to Friday, 19th August St. Stephens—From Sabbath, 21st August, to Friday, 26th August St. Lukb's and Onehunga—From Sabbath, . 28th August, to Friday, 2nd September North Shork—From Sabbath, 4th September, to Friday, 9th September Howick—From Sabbath. 18th September, to Wednesday, 28th Sept. Tamaki — From Sabbath, 25th September to Wednesday. 28th September Mangere— From Sabbath, 25th September, to Friday, 30th September Otahuhu (Otara)—From Sabbath, 2nd October, to Friday, 7th October N.B.— The Services on Sabbath Evenings will commence at 6.30, and on other evenings at 7.30. All are earnestly invited. G. B. MONRO, Convener. EV ONP OR T PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Church-street. - Services To-morrow, in the Church, at 11. Rev. D. W. Runciman, M.A., will preach. Devotional Services at 6.30. All are cordially invited. "TfcTEWMARKET HALL.—Gospel Tem _Ll perance Meeting at 8 To-morrow (Sunday) Evening. Short Addresses. Sankey's Hymns. No Collection. Bring a Neighbour. ___ i ETVEf N TH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURUH, Mackelvie-street (Surrey Hills). Pastor A. G. Daniells will lecture on Sunday at 3. Subject, '• The Rise and Establishment of the Papacy Symbolised by the Little Horn of Dan. 7,25."- At 7 in the. Evening,."The Importance of Baptism."



JL —Lord s Da>'. Atietihii H B«t, T ?-» 7m more will Tlrnnhli-Sril •"' *»6V« t>: D>.fcJU J "Chris?s Muffin t^M^S at.ll. eubfeot. Ev'cnbKat GiiU ?Cv fl^# ac? Broken-hoar ed.1 * ~OARNELL CONGrVri \ t'^v^TT JL CHURCH Oddfellow Unlit »f ■ at 11, Rev. Chus. Hodge, ofA,l«in .l--?| orn a* at 6.80.. All are invj^iiffffio. fivoaing To-morrow Evening, at 8 o'cS Chui-ch| \ UCKLAND TABERNACLE~WI'« iL Day, August a-MornlnßaUliStopT Hpurgeon, Tlio Missonai-y Spirit," EvouHb a& a-Jft, " Meroy_versus Merit' M~~OUNT EDE¥7SoS^E7^ATIOT"vr CHURCH, VIEW ROAI"~Mn«i at 11, Mr. R. 1). Stewart WenW tf a & ■ E^ESFORB-STI^EI:~I^?6TrEGA: S TIOKAL CHURCH. - Mornino• »11 ' Kov. .Tas. Chew. EvenlngatjO.3o. g ' \ J^ UCXKLAND^- tTb~ERNACLET} NttV7 ZEALAND JUPTIST MISSIONARY-1 WELCOME TO MISS NEWCOMBE MONDAY, AUGUST 15. Tea at 6.30. Admission, One Shilling PuMw Meeting at 7.3 p. S Addresses by Miss Kewcombe. Miss Malcolm and others. ' Collection for Mission, t UNITED SpsTM! PITT AND VINCENT STREETS-Morningat I * MaCfMW evening at SI S BAY—Evening at .6.30 Mr! RIMITIVB MET HtfTblST' CHURCHES. W xox\ SERVICES TO-MORROW AS FOLLOWS -<• ALEXANDRA STREET-Morning at 11u£' pfT^b^wlNia^Mo^-ati l! 30,\ rev%T as n m yent)- EVe°ing at! PRIMITIVE METHOIHsf! CHURCHES. FRANKLIN ROAD_ Mornini? afc „ Rev> a j E. Ward, ' Faith Coming to Christ." Even- Xip c-E- Wttrd- "The »**} RICHMOND ROAD (Re-opening Service)-! "XT E W TON CONGREGATIONAL •P .c?,u^9- H-^ Pastor Rer-IT- j. i*wi*.J AnsrustU. 188/ Morning;-"The Shadow of Gods Wings." Evening, "Conversion." , ■\T.W.C.A. -Tl^Tetnblr7lnd~Fric^3i; JL :ire invited to a So.-ml Meeting of the; above to beheld at the .Y.M.O.A. Rooms on! Tuesday next, August Hi. Tea athalf-pabtsix/ THE TENDENCY QF^THE AGEI -FROM A BIBLICAL ASPECT"-will lie the subject ot the Rev. J. S. Hill's ■Address to Men, To-morrow (Sunday) Afternoon, at Three o'clock, in the Lecture' Hall, Young Men's Christian. Association. Come and bring a Mend. Gallery'reserved' for ladies. riITY HALL SUNDAY EVENING1 \J EVANGELISTIC SERVICES, couductod' by the Young Men's Christian Association. to-: morrow (Sunday) at eight o'clock; . Doors open. ar, half-past seven. Seats all free. Come early.; ASSOCIATION for tho Teaching of _C3L Divine Healing, through faith in the Lord Jesus Cbrist. Usual weekly meeting on Monday Evening, at 7.30. Social Hall. Y.Myi A Welles ley-street. Strangers and ft'ioJßßiivited. DEVONPORT CONGREGATIONAL ' CHURCH.-Morningat 11. Mr Andrews. Evening at 6.30. Rev. Chas. Hodge (late of Adelaide, who has laboured for a number of years in Adelaide and district). QT. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH k5 (Ponsonby). Morning at 11, Mr. H. Field. Evening at 6.30, Rev.,C. 11. Garland. I>ITT-STREET WES~LEYAN CHURCH —Morning at 11, Key. ; J. A. Tavlor. Evening ntG.3O, Rev. H. Bull. Subject, ""The Doomed City." " CHURCH of God v. Churches of Map,"' \j by W. Corrie Johnston, 3s.—ClidHfea lonp & Cooper, Booksellers. ; Ttf' B B O T T' S OP ER A H OUSE. —Gco. Aldridge will" lcclnre ; suhicct. "The Saints* with Christ; Judgment and Joy." Service to commence at G.l \ Morning Meet ing in the Foresters' Hall, at 11. ST. LUKE'S PITESBTt'eXIAN CHURCH, . REMUEBAv — Services at 11 a.m. and C.30 p.m. Pastor, Rev.' G. 13. ilonvo. All seats free on Sabbath Evening. /Christians' meeting""liou^e7 \_J Cook-street—Subject lor To-morrow, at 0.30, "Tho Chii tof God-ASaviour." All are invited. No collection. VOND AL E PRESBYTERIAN m CHURCH.-The : Rev. R. Hommcrvi laW will Preach To-morrow Morning and Evening,' and at Henderson, 2.30 i , /CHRISTADELPHIANS meet in the \y Mount Eden Hall, Summer-street; every Sunday morning, at 11, for Fellowship and the Breaking of Bread. Sunday-school at 9.30. ~VTEW CHURCH SERVICES, Foresters' J3i Hall, Karangahape Road.—Morning at 11. P ARNELL WESLEYAN CHURCH^ Morning,at eleven, and Evening at C.30. ifcTEW ZEALAND BAPTIST MIS- Jli sionary society. It has been arranged for MISS NEWCOMBE * To give addresses as under s— MONDAY, August 15, the Tabernacle "WEL -•■■• COME" Tea at half -past, six, meeting half-past seven i TUESDAY, August 16, Ponsonby Baptist Church, at half-past seven WEDNESDAY, August 17, The Thames ; FRIDAY, August 19, Otahuhu Baptist Church, at hall-past seven.- SUNDAY, August 21, Mount Eden Baptist' Church, at a qua,rter to seven • MONDAY, August?!?, The Tabernacle," FARE . WELL." This will also be the Quarterly Missionary Meeting. Collectors will oblige by bringing in moneys at half-past six. At each of above, collections will be made for Mission. jp f~~T V E "A L L. SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERTS. TO-MORROW, August 14, 1887. . ■ v - . i PROGRAMME: 1. Hymn 193," Jesu, Lover of My Soul" 2. Duet, " Life and Death," Messrs Small and Bush (Balfe) 3. Anthem, "Oh, Praise our God, ye People" (Buhler) i. Solo Tenor,-" Faith," Mr Moore (Glover) 5. Trio (violin, 'cello, and pianoforte), '•' An dante Grazioso " (Haydn), gentlemen ama teurs and Mr Pooley 6. Quartette (prayer), "To Thee,' Great Lord,' Madame Pooley;, Messrs Kenricli, Small and Bush (Rossini) 7. Solo Soprano, "Peacefully Slumber," 'cellf ■*=»6. obligato, Madame Pooley (Randegsrer) 8. Solo Tenor, " Refrain Thine Byes from Weeping" ("Light of the World ) Mi Small (Sullivan) , . 9. Anthem (scena), " They haye Taken Awaj my Lord (Stainer) -, 10. Hymn 27, "Abide With Me" Doors open at 2.30; commence at 3. Admission-Dress Circle, One Shilling; Booj of Hall, Sixpence. :.•■":'•■■• ■■ . „ ■ ■