CITY COUNCIL.

The Council met at 6.30 yesterday evening. Present: His Worship the Mayor, Crs. Phillipps, La Roche, Swales, Dignan, Atkin, Holland, James, Lennox, Trenwifch, Davies, Crowther, Cooper, Buchanan, (Jarxatt, and Kidd.

Patent Drain Pipes.—Letters were re-1 ceived from R. Jenkinson, calling attention ] to hia patent water and drain pipes, and offering to sell the Council the right to manufacture them. They were niuchcheaper j than ordinary tripos.—The Engineer, who had inspected the invention, reported that the materials were good, and, with re arrangement of the sections, could be made serviceable for drainage purposes : Referred to Streets Committee. Sailobs , Home.—The Hon. Secretary to the above (Col. Haultain) wrote represent ing the necessity of a street lamp in the lower part of Alberfc-Ktreet, The Commit tee were willing to erect a lamp-postat the corner oi their building if the Council would provide the *;ost of lighting: Re ferred to Streets Committee. Clehk ov Works.— T. Constable wrote applying for the post of Clerk of Wdrks in connection with the Hobson-street works. —The Mayor said that at present Shana ghan was Clerk of Works on the Hobson street contract. There had been a good deal of dissatisfaction at the manner in which the city overseers conducted their duties, and, with a view of considering the whole matter, ho moved that tho present application be referred to the Streets Com mittee : Carried. Pkosprct-stbeet. —J. B. Graham asked permission on behalf of the trustees of Mheohan's estate to make a right-of-way in connection with the western end of Pros pect-street, which was a private thorough fare, but would eventually be dedicated to the public: Referred to Legal Committee. Use ov CnicKET Gnoum —0. P. New combe wrote applying for the use of the Domain Cricket Ground for the Domain Grammar School sports on the 25th inst. : Granted on payment of £1, the price of two wickets. —Asimilar application was received from the Secretary of the Auckland Sunday school Union, for January 2, 1888, and ask ing that steps bo taken to prevent bad conduct of larrikins : Application granted, and it was decided to write for sufficient police protection on that day. Sheridan-street.-- Mrs H. H. Leys wrote asking the Council to erect a retain ing wall in front of her property in Sheri dan-street. The fostpath had already col lapsed, and was dangerous to pedestrian traffic. The Engineer recommended that the Council pay half the cost. The Mayor said the facts were somewhat differ ent to what the Council had supposed, and he moved that the matter be referred to the Streets Committee : Carried.

Nkw Nokth RoaP. —A communication was received from the Eden Terrace Road Board, covering account for £10 4s, Coun cil's proportion of cose of repairs to main road near Eden Vine Hotel. It was sug gested that as the cartage of scoria, on which the Eden Road Board drew a heavy toll, destroyed the road for which the city and the Eden Terrace Board had to pay, the latter bodies should take muted action: Re ferred to St-rfTjb; Committee. Burgess Roll. -E. B. Sljalders wrote rcquesbinrr the removal of his name from the City East Biirgesa IUI. It appeared that a mistake had been made in the initials. —Alteration ordered to he made. Basque: Ro.vr. -The E lon Terrace Road Board wrote statintj that they would con tribute A! 10 towards coat of repairs to this street. — R jferred to the Sf reets Cpnitpitlree. ExPKKriS Stand. —The .Secretary to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals wrote suggesting the alteration of the express stand in Viutoria-Htreeb. —Or. Carratt said the remedy was to permit; the expressmen to stand with their hordes' heads uphill. •=- A 'resolution to this eirbci was carried. RUTLASD-BTBKKT. — Win. Blewden wrote, offering to sell tho Council the lease and buildings, his property, in Rutland-street, just below tho Park Hotel : Ifc was decided to decline the oiler. Nisw Road.—A letter was received from the Harbour Board, asking the Council's approval of a new thoroughfare, proposed to bs made on the western sido of Free man's Bay from the foot of College Road : Referred to Streets Committee. Nuisance at Fkkkman's Bay. —J. H. Johuriton wrote complaining of a nuisance caused by stagnant waterat Freeman's Bay; Referred to Streets Committee. De< li.\i:i>. — The Eden Terrace Road Board wrote, declining the proffered ser vices of the Gi-afton bianco of the Auckland Fire Brigade : R^jdved. Temtorakt Sued. — Reid and Grey wrote asking permission to erect a temporary plied, of iron, in Customs-street.—Applica tion granted, .subject to removal on throe months' notice.

Claim for Damaoes. — Bujfjh Gibson wrote claiming £12 10s, value of a hor*e de ftroyed through falling into a hole in Richmond Road. Ho enclosed evidence regaling the occurrence.— The Mayor said this matter was previously before the Council, and the City Solicitor had recommended the Council not to ac knowledge the claim without testing it in Court. The Council then acted on this recommendation. An action had been commenced by the claimant, and had been ■withdrawn : The Council decided to adhere to its previous decision. SIIORTAXP-STBKKT, EiULY PLACE, ETC.— Cr. Kidd read a numerously-signed petition urging the Council to proceed with the cutting-down of the roadway to the per manent level. He moved the reception of the petition, and its reference to the ward members. Formation-.— J. McPherson wrote asking the Council io form Basque Road and Ex mouth-street : Referred to Streets Com mittee. Watering Pon-sonby Eoad. —Fifty resi dents in in this thoroughfare petitioned that it be occasionally watered : Referred to Streets Committee. Stkkkts Committee.— Tina Committee reported : — (1) Letter from Secretary Miranda Coal and Iron Company, re per mission to supply coal, by way of trial, at pumping station : Your Committee recom mend th"at application be acceded to, as at Western Springsstation.—(2) Letter fromT. Minetti, re sloping of allotment, Costley- Btreeb, etc.: Youv Committee recommend reply, " That the Engineer has stated the cause, but will be instructed to make the road passable."— (3) New business — Letter from Secretary Mount Eden Road Board, re water supply: Your Committee recommend that supply be granted. — Deferred: Letter from M. Foughey re nightsoil; Motion 1,149, Tho Mayor, re annual contracts ; report by Waterworks engineer re valve house.—Cr. Crowther moved the adoption of tho report. —The Mayor remarked that clause-3 meant that the suoply was granted ; the source of supply was held in abeyance.— Report adopted. Legal Committee.— This Committee re ported :—(1) Letter from Secretary Auck land Amateur Athletic Clubre use of Domain on 19th November (referred with power to act): Your Committee report that appli cation has been granted for the 19th Novem ber on payment of £10, bicycle track to be limited to 15 feet wide, except the la,jt 100 yards, which, maybe 25 feet; wide. Any damage to the ground fco be made good by theapplicanfc.—(&}Letter from Mr Matthews claiming £19 14s 64 (daiAag&i)., the restiltdf accident to horse, Symonds afreet: Your Committee recommend that the Council de cline any liability.—(3) Tenders for supply of papers, etc., Free Library (referrM with . power td accept): You* Committee have accepted the lowest tender, that; of Upton and O'o.j £QS> 15s.t

(4) Letter from Ralph Keesing, re Fresh water Baths: Your Committee have in, structed that Mr Keesing be invited to meet bath-keeper, and arrange for carrying out the suggestions for swimming matches, also discuss remaining suggestion?. --(5) Memo, from Town Clerk, re Domain By laws : Your Committee have instructed that copies be forwarded to each Councillor, and ordinary notice given.—Adopted. Financk Comjiittrk.—This Committee re-, commended : (1) Letter from Henry Keesing, junior, re rates on Mr Fisher's property, Emily Place — There being no further evidence, your Committee have no recom mendation to offer. New business: (2) Letter from Mrs Seuflert re, rent, Elliott- Kti-ect—Your Committee recommend that rent be reduced by 5s per week, for a term of 6 months. (3) Letter from Mrs Mc- Clennan re rate arrears, £5 5s Id, Aber crombie-street — Your Committee recom mend that Mrs McClennan be allowed to pay at the rate of 20s per month.—Adopted. Tenders vop, Works. — Drainage in Brown-street: Tenders for this work were opened as follows:—Mclntosh and Co., £472 19s 9d ; Allan McGuire, £610 7s, and a schedule of £603 ; A. Archibald, £519 14s ; J. McGee, £477 2s 5d ; Attwell and Berry, £465 9s 4d; Paseoe and Rouse, £490 5s 9d ; J. Shields, £588 10s Id ;J. McGurney, £461 Is 9d : D. Jones and Co., £491 10s: M. Murphy, £483 15s ;D. McMahon, £441 19s 6d; Conlon i and Regan, £429 ; T.Acton, £510 10s 4d. -It was decided to acccept Conlon and Regan's tender.—The Engineer's estimate was- £500. Works in Cameron-street: G. Knight, £167 17s 8d ; J. Shields and Co., £151 4s; Pascoe and Rouse, £130 (ac cepted); B. Berry, £149 14s; J. Choyne and Co, £152 ss. Cook-street gully drain age : Conlon and Regan, £150 14s ; W. Forrest, £159 12s ; M. Murphy, £.147154 d ; D. Jones and Co., £161 (is Sd; Mclntosh and Co., £161 ss;, J. Cheyne and Co, £162; Attwell and Berry, £16i 17s Id ; J. McGee, £154 Us 3d ; McSheflrey and Co., £15915 a3d ;A. Archi bald, £167 7s 3d ;D. McMahon. £144 ; Ac ton and Maker, £164 Is 6d ; J. Johnson, £157 lO.s. It was decided to accept D. Me- Mahou's tender. Engineer's estimate, £100. Works in Shortlond and Bank streets.—-VV. Lovett and Co., £«47 19s 5d : H. Smith, £1,111 12s lid ; M. Casey, £943 17a; C>. Knight, £1,128 4s Id ; W.Blewdon, £1,503 3s 3d\; A. McGuire, £1,053 10s 9d ; It was decided to accept Lovetfc and Co.'3 tender. The Engineer's estimate was £1,100. Gaol Road Drainage.— 3. Shields and Co., £244 13s 8d ; Coulsen and Co., £203 4e 9d : M. Murphy, £'231 9s 2d ; J. McCeo, £197 8s 9d ; McShetlrey and Co., £194 7e 6(1; Attwell and Berry, £213 10s lid ; A. Archibald, £243 9s 10d ; Conlon and Regan, £225 ss. It was decidod to accept Mo- Sheflrey'e tender. The Engineer's estimate was £225.

TkNUKR FOR IkOX FI'XXKL FOR i'OXSOXBY Reskkvujk, Xo. 2.— Yocnian, £27 10s; ('«. Frasor and Sons, £10 3s 9d. Engineer's estimate was ±"20. It was decided to accept the lowept tender.

Tivsdkus ran Bookbinding (Library).— Tenders were received from tho " New Zea land Herald," O. Long, W. Leys, -). Tro vollyan.— Referred to Library Committee to examine schedules, with power loaefc. PoNsoxjjy R ESEi'.yoiß.—The Waterworks Engineer reported that in about three weeks' time he intended to run about 2,000,000 gallons of water into l'onsonby Reservoir as a gradual test. Gift to Liisk'aky. —A book, "Liberty and Liberalism," was received for the Library from Mrs ALdis.

Charitable Aid Boahp.—The Town Clerk read a memo, notifying - the Council of the necessity of electing representatives on the Hpspifcal and Charitable Aid Board on the 23rd inst. It -was decided to hold & special meeting of tho Council for the pur pose on Wodneeday noxfc. BDGEOTTMBB'sPRorKRTY.—TheTown Clerk also notified tho Council that the lease of this property expires at the end of the pre sent month, and asked for instructions thercanent. Tho mutter v/ai referred to a committee. By-laws.—The Mayor moved, "That the propositi! by-laws be adopted to-night, arid that the Council meet this day four weeks for the pnrpose of adopting the by-laws." He said that the By-laws Committee would in the meantime go through tho by-laws, and would consider any suggestions sent in.--Cr. Garratt gave notice of hie inten tion to move several amendments to tho by-laws. Tho Mayors motion was carried.—Cr. Philjipps moved. "That a special meeting of the. Council in committee bo held next Tuesday week at 7 o'clock."— Carried.

Emily Pi.ACB.~Cr. Kidd moved, " That the Engineer be instructed to prepare plans for the permanent formation of Emily Place ; also Jermyn-street to its intersection with Short-street." — Cr. Crowther seconded.— Carried. Nkmox-stkkkt. — Cr, Atkin moved : " That tho Engineer bo instructed to pre pare plans and specifications for the forma tion and drainage of Nfilson-etreet between Wyndham and Wellestey-etreots, that the same may be completed with the lower por tion now tendered for."—Carried.

Ai.tkn Road Rkskhve.—Cr. Crowther moved, " That the Engineer be instructed to got a fence erected around the Alten Road Reserve, alao a footpath acros3 siune from Wynyard-street." In speaking to the resolution he said that last year a number of trees were serioutily damaged for want of protection. Besides, the ground was strfisym with lunch papers, which were very unsightly. Cr. Kidd, while approving of the proposal, moved, " That the plans and specifications be referred to the Legal Committee." He mentioned that eoßie time ago the. Engineer hud been instructed fco prepare plane for a concrete and iron fence and* a picket fence. The estimate for the first was £360, and the second £200. The Council then referred the matter back, when the Engineer reported that a post and rail fence with four barbed wires could be provided at a cost of about £65.—The Council de cided against tho barbed wires, and there the matter rested.—Cr, Crowther's motion was carried, with Cr. Kiud's amendment as an addendum.

Suburban QovSGlls' Ckmeteries. — A copy of tho bill to amend the Cemeteries Act, 1882, empowering local bodies to make arrangements with landowners for the use of land as cemeteries without acquiring the fee simple, was laid before the Council.—lt was decided to i-efer it to the Legal Com mittee for consideration and with'power to communicate with Mr Goldie.

Domain. — George Polmen's tender for cutting grass in Domain and repairs was accepted. Consideration of Domain by laws was deferred to the game meeting as thut in which the general by-laws will be considered.

WAIKATO NOTES.

(«Y I'JELECiBAPif. —'OWSf COKRESI'bNDBNT.)

Hamilton, Thursday. Thk Hamilton Choral Society's concert held n the Public Hall last evening for the benefit of the Waikato District Hospital was an unqualified success. MisS Wild's solo re ceived a well-merited encore, as did also the folo "Aye Mai'ift" by Miss ITandyside. Mr Ghatubers'e sol©, " Nawu'etlj," took the house by surprise, and his fine bari tone voice was heard to great ad vantage. - Ditrttrg theiftteml, Mr W. A. Gruham, Oliafrnian of £fie Hospital Board, thanked the Society oil behfilf of fche public, the Board, and the widows and orphans for the excellent concert they had given and fehe titMe example they showed to the chjtrttttbly-inciinPd. Mr Templer Replied jq a ehoi'fe spe'wli, I must nob forgot to

mention the rendering of the trio, J ro mised Joys," from Mrs Templer, Miss \\ ild, and Miss Trewheelar, and also Miss Newell, who presided at tho piano. The third and deciding match between the Press and the Public is to be played at Hamilton on Saturday nest. Tc Knlti Section- It is understood that the District Railway Engineer; Mr Coom, will pay a visit to le Kuiti on Monday next, for the purpose ot taking over that section from the contrac tors, whose times of maintenance expires on the 20th instant. Landslip* About four miles south of Otorohanga, on the main trunk line, a landslip has occurred. h&xvn Tennis- Cambridge won tho lawn tennis match played at Ngaruawahia on Wednesday. Hamilton Lisclit Infantry. At the prize firing of the above Company on Wednesday, the New Zealand Clothing Company's trophy was won by Private H. Tristram, with a .score of 53, Lieut. Coombe being second with a score of 52. Prizes Mere also secured by Privates Allan and Alexander, Sergeants Connolly, and Hooper, Corporal Tristram, Bandsmen Tucker and Munro, Captain Reid, Private Jae. Galdennd, Lance-Corporal Edmondes, Privates King, Kcep,Pannell,Hinesand Bastable. Great in terest was taken in the firing. Colonel Forbes paid a visit to the range during the day, and intimated his intention of giving a prize of two guineas to be fired for about Christmas. Mr C. Brnnskill has been elected un opposed for the Piako County Council. The examination of the District High Schools, Cambridge, which lias been con cluded, has resulted satisfactorily. Mr John Brook?, of Churchill, has been elected unopposed for the Piako County Council. Mr Alexander Gibb lias been elected a member of the Whangape riding, Raglan County.

South Auckland Kfflctttsr Club. Afc a meeting of the South Auckland Racing Club on Tuesday evening, ib was agreed to adopt the A. R.C. rules. One or two alterations were made in connection wtfh the programme which should be the means of making the meeting more popular. It is anticipated that the opening meeting will be a great sueceas. The course i« undergoing an active state of preparation, and nothing will be wanting on tho part of the Commit tee to make the venture a success. The Creamery. The settlors of the Waip* are not afc all satisfied with the arrange ments the Freezing Company have meted out to them. The terms stand thps ; The settlers have to deliver their milk at the creamery at 2kl per gallon. At firafc sight this scerae very inviting, but the pro ducer has to pay a farthing per gallon for j transit to (he factory, and if he wishes to have tho ekini milk back he has to pay another farthing;, which leaves him, m reality, only 2d per gallon. Now, 1 triko it that tho Freezing Company are killing- the yoose which lays the golden egg. They at v recent meeting decided to charge Is nor lb for their butter (tho shell brantl). Knowing many farms on the Waipn—in fact, having resided in the dis trict for years, and having consulted several settlers on the eubjeot—a find that their best cows will only average three gallons por day for eight months. Now, these results aro obtained from the best lane} in Waikato. What chance is there for tho settlers who havo farms on fcho hills ? They cannot compete. Jt is starvation prices. However, the settlers having agreed to send their milk to the creamery this year, will be in a position to dictate terms next season. Afc the present time even tho best buttpr in Waikato is not averaging 4d per lb made at home by the settlers. Could ib not be possible to-give tho settlors a slight advance on the above terms, considering that the Company we going to charge Is ? Beet Culture. As to the cylture of beet in Waikato the Hettlora along the Waipa arc quite will ing to pledge themselves to pu,b in a stated area, provided thafc a factory is erected at Ngaruawahia, as thoy state it will not pny them to boat it to Hamilton. This ought not to bo an obptaclo, as Mr Graham hap very justly wtnted thafc there is plenty of room in Waikato for twp or three factories

CRICKET.

Thbbk was but a poor attendance at th c Cricket Ground on Wednesday to witnes tho two matches arranged by the Auckland Cricket Association. Play began about eleven o clock, and a large number of sub stitutes had to be taken on in the senior match between the Representative eleven and the next sixteen. Yates captained the "Reps" and Mumford the opposing team. The following are thesooree :-*-

SIXTEEN.—Ist Innings. f. Mumford. b K. Mills 0 N. Williams, Ibw. bG, Mills .. .. .. 33 F. G. Clayton, c Kissling. 1)G. Mills .. .. 5 "W, Riplcy, c and b G. Mil's 5 H. Thomas, c ami b G. Mills 20 VV. Ryburn, b G. Mills 0 T, M. Moresby, c Beard, bK. Mills .. .. 0 c! X Bowrteh, c Tcstro, b HJ. Mills .. .. 5 C. K. White, c and bK. Mills .. .. .. 6 G. Walker, b X Mills 8 W. Stemson, c Lynch, b Morrison .. .. 12 \V. Maw!iin3,o Testrp, bE. Mills .. .. 0 W. Voi neyi t> Morrison 3 11. K.Cotjpp, b IS, Mills 0 It. B. Lusk, not out 0 T. Ncill, b E. Mills 0 Extras.. .. " ' .. •• 21 ToUl 108 Bowling Analysis. Balls. Runs. Maidons. Wickete E. Mills 155 63 10 8 G. Mills 135 32 16 5 Morrison 20 4 0 & ELEVEN.—First Innings. K. P. Kissllnpr, b Williams .. .. .. 7 Rev. J. Richards, c Clay ton, b Steimon .. ♦ J. Tcsti'o, c Lusk, b Hawkins 29 Morrison, b Stcmsoh 6 I). Lynch, b Ml«mHon .. Q E, Mills, b vStemson 10 C. F. Reid, bSteoißoa 0 R. J. Yules, c Stemson, b Hawkins .. ..15 W. Betvrd, c Moresby, b Stemson .. .. 1 W. Hat vio, b Hawkins .. .... .. 1 G. Mills,'not C(it .. .. V Extras.. .. 5 Total -• 76 Bowljkq Analysis. Balls. Runs. Maidens. Wickets- Stemeon 170 34 19 6 Williams 100 31 7 1 Hawkins 74 8 9 3 Thfe A.C.A. junior eleven v. eighteen selected from the second junior clubs als6 played on the Domain. The eighteen put together 62 in their first innings, and the eleven replied with 96, of which Service (24), Wright (22), A. Rowe (12), and E. Mell(ll)i scored best. When the stirmps were dravrn the eighteen had lost 13 wickets for 43 in! their second venture.....

A most enjoyable fjricketmatch wasplayed at Pakuranga on Wednesday between the Wanderers and thePakuranga cricket clubs, which resulted ill a Victory for the country team. The Pakuranga team gave the visitors a most cordial reception. At the conclusion of the match three cheers were given by the Wanderers to the winning team for their kindness.

Smith and Oaughay have received, ex s.s. a largo shipment of boy a', youths' and .'men 8 clothing direct from the largest clothing factory in England; 300 pairs' men's str&n'g twe*ed trousers at 5s lid pair. A wonderful line ,of men's superior tweed suits at 21s, stylishly made and well finished. Their Geelqng clothing obtainable only from them Is, unsurpassed for cub, finish anft durability. [Abvt.J

PARLIAMENTARY

(BY TELEOKAPH. — J?ARLIA,MEJffA» y BEFORTEK,} Wellington, this day. Onehunga Cemetery Bin. The Onehunga Cemetery Reserve Bill was opposed yesterday afternoon by Mr Pea cock, who In Committee moved several amendments which were accepted by Sir G- M. O'Rorko, with the exception of the last clause, which had the effect of securing the right to the inhabitants of the county of Eden to use tho cemetery which might bo purchased. This was urged upon the ground that rents or profits of the reserve were to be available to the extent of one half in providing interest for money to be borrowed to purchase the new cemetery. Sir Maurice O'Rorke, who had charge ot the measure, said that the idea of the mem ber for Ponsonby in requiring the reserve to be set apart for the purposes of a ceme tery solely was new-born, inasmuch as he had previously asked the House to endow it for the benefit of some institution in Auckland. Mr Peacock denied this, and said lie did not know what tho lion, member referred to. Sir Maurice O'Rorke read from documents to show that as soon as Mr Peacock became a member of the House,and within a week of his having moved the Ad dress-in-Reply, lie had endeavoured to get the reserve in question endowed for the pur poses Of the Howe-street Orphan Home, Auckland, an institution which was des cribed as being of a purely undenomina tional character. Mr Peacock explained that this was ho long ago that ho had quite tor gotten it. an admission which pro voked considerable laughter. Sir George Grey assured tho House that the member for Ponf-onby wae one of itsmost disinterested member?, and was not likely to be actuated by personal motives, "he bill was eventually talked out, and when it oomes on next week an endeavour will be made t» get an amendment added securing the right of burial to the public, but it is possible it may not be able to be added without recommittal.

An Elective Governor. The debate of the eveninjg was on the second reading of the bill giving power to the people of the colony to elect their own Governor. The measure in question was framed by Sir George Grey, uut he very gracefully stood aside and induced Mr Joyce, who had asked a question on the subject in the earlier part of the session, to take charge of it. Mr Joyce acknowledged this courtesy. In niovingtheaeoond readingheraisedthe ques tion of right, and said there were in the polony men who had quite ac much ability as any who had lillcd the position of Governor. The debate continued during the whole of the remainder of the evening. Messrs Reeves, Taiwhanga, Seddon.Dr. Hodgkinson Mr Moss, Sir George Grey, Messrs Fisher, Mills, Buckatone, Ward and Taylor sup porting the bill, and MessrsDownieStewart, Bruce, Unce.Turnbull, Allen, Dr. Fitchett, Sir Julius Vom\, Major Atkinson, Messrs Fisher, Sir J. Hall, Mosera Tanner, Ander son, Blake, McKenzie, (Clutha) Hobbs, and Fulton opposing it. The discussion turned principally on the effect which such a change would have on the tie which binds New Zealand to the mother country. Sir Julius Voyel, who moved that the bill be read that day six months, held that we could nob got behind the Con stitution Act, and that even if the measure was passed ife would be disallowed by the Queen, and the question would arise whether it was desired to have the colony a republic. The evils of an elective head of Stat*, too, would be magnified rather than lessened in a email country like New Zea land. One of Downie Stewart's objections was rtiftt the change would impair the con fidence of capitalists afc Home in the stability of New Zealand. Amongst the arguments put forward by Mr Moss in favour of the principle wafi that it would do away with responsible Government, which ho thought had been a failure in every country but England. Major Atkinson's speech was very hostile to the measure, which he said was of such a revolutionary character that it required a whole session for its consideration. He opposed the whole principle of the bill, and thought it should never nave been brought forward, and sug gested that the bill should be withdrawn. The applause which greeted the conclusion of the Premier's speech was redoubled when Sir George Grey rose to epeak, and it was at once apparent that he was annoyed at the hostility shown by Major Atkinson to the measure. He held the people's right under the constitution to elect their own Governor, ftfld that the Imperial authorities would not dare to disallow the measure if it were passed by the House. Warming up to his subject, Grey urged the people to guard the privileges granted them by tneir constitution, and declared fchat the prosperity of the colony had been built upon our provincial institutions. This sentiment was received with cheers, which were re newed when Grey pointed to Sir J. VogeJ and Major Atkinson, and denounced them as two concpirators who had destroyed these institutions. Sir George was cheered frequently by the occupants of opposition benches. He denounced what he declared was the audacjty of the premier in saying he had no right to bring such a bill into the House, and wondered to what lengths that audacity wowld carry him, What right, he asked, had the Premier to be dictator—and self-appointed dictator at that—to fcell them that they were to have no voice ac to how their funds were to be expended ? Sir George proceeded to make an able appeal to the young members to insist on their rights, and to pass the bill into law. The Premier found a champion in Sir John Hall, who reminded Sir George Grey that he was one of those who asked Major Atkinson to take his preeent position. He also declared that, notwithstanding dissent from Dr. Hodgkinson, the prosperity of the colony wast due to the Public Works Policy and the energy of cplonisfca. Sir Julius Vogel was not slow to takeadvantage of theunpleasant ness between Sir George Grey amd Major Atkinson, and explained to the Hoi.ae that in obedience to wiehes of his sup porters ho would withdraw his amend ment. Some of "those who. opposed the bill believed in the principle involved, but thought the time was not ripe for such a change. The second reading 6f the bill was loet on division by 55 to 29.

New Bin. Mr Fisher's Industrial Schools Acb Amendment Bill has for its object the re covery, in certain cases, from the parents or from the Charitable Aid Bo&rde the cost of maintaining children sent to the Indus trial Schools of the oolony. The Ten Pounds Deposit. The case of Harry Farnall, who petitioned for a return of the £10 which ho forfeited as a candidate for the Auckland North eeafc Who did not go to the poll, came before the House yesterday oh a reporb from the Petitions Committee. It was to tho effect that the Committee had no recommenda tion to wako. Mi , Moss endeavoured to have the report considered this day week, and in doing so said the law which com pelled o> candidate to deposit £10 was an attack on tho liberties of the people of the oolony. It wae ehnply for the convenience of members who feared a little opposition frorii people poorer thap themselves Hβ believed the forfeiture of the money was a robbery of the individual in question, Seeing tliat he had withdrawn edrae time before the action and had put the colony to no expense. Several member* epoke to the question, and Mr J. B. White suggested thatthe.petitioubo sent to the member for City North, as ITunaU liad

retired to secure his return. Mr Mess's amendment was defeated, and the report v,-as adopted. The Education Committee. The Education Committee yesterday rrtprning took the evidence of the Rev. Mr HaiKJns as to the effect of raising the school age fW>ni 5 to 6 years, and as to the measure of physical and mental strain involved by teaching young phildren. The Financial Debate. The debate on. the Budget on Wednesday WSB resumed by Dr. Newman, who made a capital speech abounding m fihrewd and, telling criticism. Mr w. P Reeves, who followed, made a humor ous speech, and Dr. Hodgkinson con tributed some sensible and just remarks strongly flavoured with " candid friendli ness. ,? The subsequent speeches call for no special remark.

SPORTING NEWS.

AUCKLAND SPRING MEETING

The following weights were received from Mr Evett last evening in connection with the A.R.C. Meeting, which takes place tor morrow :— Spring Handicap, of 60eovs. Seven fur longs. st lb efc lb

In consequence of the gallops at Ellerslie boing injured on Wednesday last, ib has been decided to prohibit horsemen from go ing inside the rails to-morrow.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

(BY TfILBGSAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Chbistchttrch, Thursday. Thekk was beautiful weather for the Canter bury Cup day, and a good attendance , £10,950 was put through the totalisator , making £36,287 for the meeting. The following were the results of the various races:— Canterbury Cup of 500sove. Two mile 3 and a quarter. Mr G. G. Stead's Ma-im, by Musket- Realisation, 7st 61b (Huxcable.) ... 1 Major George's Nelson, 9st 61b (Brown) 2 Betting :3to lon Maxim- Maxim on the inside made the running at a tremendous pace for the first mile, with Nelson at his quarters. Approaching Ford's, Brown moved on the top weight, and he got a little nearer the colt, but the latter at once drew away again, and was a length clear as they swept, into the straight. Kelson was now under whip, but could never catch the leader, who ran home the easiest of winners by three quarters of a length. Time, 4min lXiaeo. Totalisator dividends : Inside, £1 7s; out side, £1 10s. Metropolitan Hakdicap of 300aovs; one mile and a half. Mr G. G. Stead's Beresford, 7sfc (Hux table) ... I Mr H. Goodman's Silvermark, 6st 121b . (Holmes) 2 Mr C. C. Webb's Ruby, 7st 12lb (Legge) 3 Patrician, Quibble, Moana, and St. Clair also ran. Beresford was a strong favourite in the betting. St. Clair and Patrician gob away first and led for a mile, Beresford running last. Ruby and Patrician led into the straight, but the favourite came up very fast under the whip on the inside and won cleverly by a length, Silvermark beating Ruby by half a length for a second place, and St Clair close up fourth. Tim e » 2njin. 41sec. Totalizator dividends ; Inside, £3 4s; outsrdo, £116s 6d, Selling Race of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Mr W. Dennett's Melville, Beb 111b (Dodd) „, .... f Mr G. G. Stead's Chjp, 7st 91b (Suitable) t Mr P. Butler's Repose, Bst 71b (Clifford) 3 St. Agnes (7st 71b) also Started. Betting: Even on Chic, 2 to 1 Reppse, 5 to 1 the the others. A splendid race up the straight resulted in a dead heat to a magnificent finish. No time was taken. The dead heat was run off after the Flying Handi cap, Melville jumped off with the lead and was nev-et headed, «-nd won easily by four lengths. Time, Imin. 17fsec. Divi dends on the race : Inside, £5 13s 6d ; out side, £6 Bs. On the run off: Inside, £2Tβ 6d; outside, £1 19s. The. winner waa bought in for £52. Feyijto Handicap of lSOsovs. Five furlongs. Mr P. Tancred's Forester, Bst 31b (Vaile) 1 Hon. G. McLean's St. Ives, 6sb 111b (Buddicombe) J? Mr G. G. Stead's Rnssley, Bst 101b (Huxtable) ~. ... 3 Bard, Eriivgo-Bragh, Repose, and Tornado also started. Betting: 6t04 on the field. Eusstey wag made the favourite. Forester led the whole way and won in a canter by a length, half that distance separating the second from the third, time, Imin 2isec. Dividends; Inside, £3 10s ; outside, £3 Bs. j Consolation Handicap, of lOOsova. Ouo mile. St. Ives, 6sb 121b 1 Silvermark, 7st9lb 2 Marlborough, 7st 91b 3 Eight others started. Dividends: Inside* £5 16s ; outside, £6 6s.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FBI HAY. NOVEMBER 11. 18CT.

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Cinderella ... 9 6 Pretender ... 7 8 LadyNorah ... 8 12 Balista ... 7 7 Wapiti ... 8 7 Formo ... 7 7 British Lion... 8 4 Lady Alice... 7 6 Tamora ... 8 3 Pikau ... 7 0 Fusee ... 8 0 Gipsy ... 6 12 Antelope ... 7 13 Cannon ... 6 7 Bangle ... 7 12 Memorandum 6 7 Krwi ,.. ... 7 9 LeOrina ,., 6 7 Catesby ... 7 8 SjfEiXG Nubskry Hanpicai , , of 60sov8. Four furlongs.

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Pearl Shell ... 9 0 Tartar ... 7 5 Hilda 8 7 Raglan ... 7 2 Man Friday... 8 4 Clive 7 2 Oushla ... 8 0 Forest King 7 2 Tekeum ... 7 12 Satyr 7 0 Braemar ... 7 11 Miss Laura fy 6 10 Rataplan ... 7 7 Hipporina fy 6 7

Handicap Hctusles, of 60sovs. One mile and three-quarters.

sb lb efc lb Peter Osbeck 12 0 Orangeman 10 3 Shotover ... 11 7 Coral ... 10 0 GuyFawkes 11 0 MaPeti.te Fille 9 7 Magnesia ... 10 4

City Hakdicap, of lOOsovs. One mile and a quarter. sfc lb st lb Necklace ... 9 5 Balista ... 7 2 Cinderella ... 8 10 Carbineer ...7 0 Friendship ... 8 10 Paddy ... 6 12 LadyNorah 8 6 Tennyson ... 6 8 Turquoiso ... 8 4 Buzzard .«, 6 7 Victoria ... 8 4 Gipsy 6 5 Clogs 8 3 Florin ... 6 5 Wapiti ... 8 0 Sir Walter ... 6 3 British Lion... 8 0 Miss Alice ... 6 3 Tamora ... 7 12 Torori ... 6 0 Fusee 7 10 Canon ,..60 Ajitelopo ... 7 6 Leorina ... 6 0 Pretender ... 7 5 Memorandnm 6 0



BONES.— Our price', delivered at the Works. Railway Wharf, in quantities ncif lfcsa than half-a-ton, is £4 16s 6dperton ;, or. £S pertoK &l Otfnicjil Worke. Westfleld Biding, Otahubu. Baiy9 supiplied o> returned to Port or Rail Station.—Freoising Compaur, Auok landajad Wcatfleld. ...... , ONK saiLLTNG T>ACKET of SALSAIJNB preserve JT TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth tit fotfd. To be obtained of all Cheraiete and Qrooere, In 6 Wholesale Agent. RICEABD A. Fort-eU-eet, Auckland.



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