ifinstrels announce another !*• B°a nrt-rramme for this evening. change. « Qjjiss Keen will appear in JC33 v«*7liaali_e3, and the other items 'tP*s t Tew and attractive character. 1® ** j c competition is also announced 4 clOn • for this c BB» * practice of the Auck -11,6 D 1 25 will be held at Robson's land Lie£ een . s treet, to-morrow evening. Booms, V" gentlemen who ongin jlembeSi a g^j irS) b u t who have nofc allyrrecc e mee tings, are informed Pa S commences at 7.45, and are g-effbepunctual. *_ -rhncrship hitherto existing between and Windsor has been dis- J*es3 j3u,ritual consent, and all debts due •*!*. "firm and all liabilities of the firm the late arm Donald Kempt, who •NIVSe carry on business in Welles fill in iv jj_ intends to carry on ley-stree fc gurgeon .d e ntist at the old baSinbersia Shortland-street, opposite the PostOfice. Tn connection with the new reading-room tlv orened at Devonport, a Chess and rt u a Club has been formed under the - DnliSv of His Worship the Mayor. £ tlemen desirous of joining may do so by • • lin their names to the lion, secretary, !$P Bennett. ; The sporting community will be in ♦ steel to hear that a new style of totalisa '! has been invented and constructed by a titleman of mechanical genius in Cam f-jL Waikato, named Anabaldi. This 2ne, for simplicity, rapidity, -and 2£y °f registering tickets sold, is re-, ted by those who have seen it to far KL\ the totalisators at present in use. Air Anabaldi purposes fetching the machine for exhibition at an early date.

We have been requested to caution sheep-, owners that unless they comply with the Sheep Act action willbe taken against them. n_ B Act requires that "Every owner of hefcP shall, between the first and thirtieth ty of June in every year, deliver or cause tobe delivered to the Chief Inspector for tbe Inspector of the subdivision] a Litten return, in the form provided in Schedule A, of the number of sheep and lambs of each sex exceeding three months old owned by him on the thirty-first day .of May preceding, specifying in such return the ear-marks and brands upon such sheep. Every person refusing or neglecting to deliver or cause to be delivered such return 'v aforesaid shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty pounds."

To the Editor: Sir,—l was surprised to gee in your last night's issue that the Hon. Mr Tole bad not received all the data from mere charges against gaol officials. I may state for your information and my friends in particular, that I delivered with my own Ws, on the 12th July last, the whole of the charges. There certainly was a letter that came into my possession after the charges were delivered, but in the presence of Mr Joseph Newman 1 told Mr Tole not to delay the inquiry on account of that. Mr Tole then informed me that Capt. Hume Inspector of Prisons, to od his red to Auckland, and the whole thing would be gone into on his arrival. Now, sir, Capt. Hume has been here over a week, and I have no official information when this inquiry is to take place or that Mr Tole re quires any further information. I would be most happy to furnish him with any further evidenco in my power so as to get this inquiry ended. Had it not been for tbe kindness of my friends, I should have been unable to remain in Auckland so long as it has taken Mr Tole to order the inquiry.—Yours, etc., W. H. Wakeham.

Sergeant Greene returned to Onehunga early this morning from Whatipu, having visited the scene of the fatal accident by which two aged natives (man and wife) named' Kairutigi .and Tenuna (originally from Taranaki) lost their lives through a ire which broke out in a small whare occu pied by the deceased. An attempt was made to save their lives by a Kanaka known by the name of William Brown, but was unsuccessful, owing to the inflammable nature of the . material with which the wliai. was constructed: Life was com pletely extinct when the bodies were rescued. The remains have since been buried in the district by friends.

An inquest on the body of Morgan Daly, drowned in the harbour on Tuesday even ing, was held at Gleeson's Hotel this after noon, before Dr. Philson, coroner. Evi dence was given by Sergeant Clarke as to the fiuding of the body; by Robert Billings, avlio saw deceased at 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening in the Victoria Arcade; by Andrew Spose who heard the splash, as related in our last issue, and gave the alarm; and by Constable Hansen as to tbe subsequent search for the deceased. Tbe jury returned a verdict of " Acciden tally drowned." The deceased was to have a military funeral this afternoon, at which tbe members of the permanent artillery force stationed ab Fort Cautley and others were to be present.

P. H. Cowen's very tuneful and attrac tive cantata " The Rose Maiden" will be repeated by the Ponsonby Choral Society to-morrow evening, this time in the Choral Hall. The soloists will be the same as on theoccasion of the late performance of the work, and the success with which it pre sented, coupled with the low tariff of ad mission fees, viz., 2s and Is, should ensure a crowded house.

~The ''arrest.of the Majeronis " formed m subject of gossip in police circles to-day. it was a clever arrest, and was effected by Unstable Carroll. He found the Majeronis -ean*n K against Kidd =nd Wildman's Premises late last night, and as they were Zl h(r L Prem)ses without lawful cause, lie «M them into custody. They made no resistance, and being incapable of exertion i c obliging constable carried them under msann to the police station, where they re gned all m g J lt . j This morning, they were Redout by Messrs Kidd and Wiklman, W removed to that (inns premises. waders with dull perceptions must not mis gerstaud the information thus conveyed. noTft \ e rCfc. of the constable's arrest was ___*§?• I; la Jei' onis in nesh and blood, but wL P 'if ,on canvas' and enclosed in ggme-giltframes, which have been on Mien outside the box office for some 'timLil 7 wwe fovS°tten when closing iS elalnigl^'.henCe the a"'est at lowZZl -a he on S"-als of these -band rdStr^ Zealand sea*on> **** mZ\l: , U-U arrest the attention, pJ'rfSS the Sfc' Ja™s's Com- Sw%,-?]° yS Brisade wiU be-heWto- CUall day)eveninS,at7.3o, inSt. 16^ 10"^ our waders to Kmiiii rJ ie Valuo of Honeyas SriSSSSft given this even tf« Bocock ' at thoExhibi- shl '? Association, hisfthorolff l > by F v L H °Pkins- From <llr ntance wifch all subjects tie. *" IDst™ctive and interesting lee-

be given ?«5Pt dva I n-, afc>c performance will ?* in ai',]X cP ulc.re's Schoohoom to **» the nLk . -? ano fllnd- Judging Wali'S.f le> "Bovrl i -D? lece selected toeon -^S?? P1 «»ies,"agood even -B** are mS P may be anticipated. The c^ nwS-l *o suit even house. mes' and there should be a full

?°UV(-ne<] ii\3 In*«-M-1 Association I?*- o-vin-. to nevemn" was all°^ed to "-^tos, " c small attendance of

There is a good demand for Moanataiari shares at 9s Gd to 10s. Caledonian are also asked for at 3s. Cambria and Trenton are dull of sale at quoted rates ; buyers Royal Oak 3s. Insurance shares are still in demand ab advanced prices. New Zealand Insur ance are wanted at 655, National 14s 6d, Union at 20s, and Standards at lis. Sales of Bank of New Zealand shares are reported atLlo ISs.

The lecture hall of the V.M.C.A. will be occupied by Mr Mcßurney on Tuesday evening next,' he having kindly consented to give his popular entertainment, " Humour and Dialect," on behalf of the funds. Mr and Mrs Mcßurney have been well received throughout the colonies, and will, no doubt, have a similar reception at the V.M.C.A. The " Gippsland Mercury " says of this entertainment: — " Song and story in astonishing variety succeeded each other. There was a predominance of Scotch, but Mr Mcßurney seemed almost as much at home in Irish, Cockney, Yankee, and German English. It was well attended, and thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed by all present. "

The Canterbury football team left for Napier by the steamer Rotomahana this afternoon. A very large number of people, including the Auckland representative team, assembled on the Wharf to see them off, and as the steamer left the Wharf, cheers were given on both sides. The Canterbury team meet the Napier represen tatives on Saturday next.

George Sargent Jakins of Auckland, grain and produce merchant, has this day filed a petition to be adjudicated a bank rupt

Mr George Fraser, on behalf of a number of the admirers and well-wishers of Mr W. R. Waddell, ex-Mayor, presents him this afternoon with a handsomely framed por trait of himself as a testimonial of respect and gratitude for his past services.

On Sunday last the usual Gospel Tem perance meeting was held at Union-street Wesleyan chapel, Mr W. Cook occupying the chair. Mr Ambury and Mr Giles gave earnest addresses on the subject of Gospel temperance. The meetings here are a real teetotal success, and are well sustained.

SPECIAL SETTLEMENTS IN HAWKE'S BAY.

(BY TELEGRAPH. ~ OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Napier, this day. At the Waste Lands Board it was decided to set apart a thousand acres of a special settlement in sections of not less than fifty acres,- the, opinion being strongly expressed that a man with a family could not live on less.

THE SEAMEN'S STRIKE.

Delay in Chartering Steamers

So long a time has elapsed since the Sea. men's Union and the Northern Steamship Company came to cross purposes over the reduction of wages, and since the Union threatened to run steamers in opposision to the present traders, that inquiries are made on all sides as to whether the Unionists have given way. The Union appears to be in a very awkward situation, owing to the executive having recently resigned and the refusal of the trustees to allow the funds of the Union to be used by a tem porary body for the carrying,out of the present strike. The situation is more Clearly set forth in the following article which appears in the "Australian Union Shipping Gazette "of August Oth : —" We very much regret that the Executive of the Seamen's Union should have taken the course which they have in placing every ob stacle in the way. of the members dealing a3 they desired with the funds of the Society. Just at the present time their conduct seems especially blameworthy. We are unwilling to suppose that the late Executive and late trustees were.animated by any desire to assist the Northern Steamship Company in its demands of reduced Wages and no pay ment for overtime. We cannot suppose them to be guilty of conduct which would be traitorous and dastardly to the last degree, if it were animated and inspired by any de sire to assist the seamen's opponents, by locking up the funds entrusted to their care. In placing every difficulty in the way of the Union —dealing with their funds as they desire—they have been undoubtedly false to their trust, not legally indeed, but false when their attitude is morally and equitably considered.' We are glad to learn that the obstructiveness which they have shown is not likely to lead to further unfortunate results. Legal means have been found wherewith to check mate them, and the almost un animous desire of the Union to spend portions of its funds in fulfilling the very object for which it exists by resisting a re duction of wages and an increase in the hours of labour is not likely to be any longer thwarted by the petty obstruction of six or soven men. We understand that the cause of the resignation of the Execu tive and trustees of the Union was a fit of local jealousy arising from the removal of the headquarters of the Union from Port Chalmers to Dunedin. Our sympathies are very largely with Port Chalriers in- the various matters oh which its interests have more or less come into collision with those of Dunedin. In the matter, for instance, of Harbour Board ex penditure on the bar, and indeed the lower harbour generally, we regard Port Chal mers as having been always and altogether in the right and Dunedin in the wrong. Upon the question of the removal of the headquarters of the Union to Dunedin, we presume that the members know their own business best, and we do not think a loca longshore executive so likely to be right as tho members afloat and at a distance, since they would naturally be prejudiced by puiely local senti ment. What we do say most emphatically, however, is this : That for an executive to try to hamper the Union in their action at the.present juncture by resigning in a body is nothing less than an outrage upon honour able feeling ; and that to do so on account of a pitiful local prejudice is positively dis graceful. The late Executive have "given occasion ;o outsiders to sneer at the want of unity and cohesion, the want of that senti ment of e_rit de corps and good fellowship within the Union which ignorant observers are always too ready to anticipate iii such a body. We earnestly trust that the at titude taken up by the late Executive will be noted throughout the colony, and that steps will be taken to prevent the possi bility of a recurrence of such conduct in the future." -

Electoral Roll.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —Any elector who prizes his vote as I do I should advise him to see at once that his name is on the roll, as delay may de prive him of it. Seeing Mr Collins's request in the Stak for electors to examine the roll, I went yesterday myself to see if I was on for Eden, and much to my surprise I found I was not, although I had voted at the last electibn, on a property qualification, and why my name was.omitted on the new roll I cannot imagine, as my claim to vote has been in no way altered. It therefore behoves every one who has the good of his country at heart to attend to this, as when the election day comes they will be sadly disappointed at being unable to vote.—l am, &c, E. L. McKinstry, Auckland, 17th August, 1887.

ELECTION NOTES.

Mr J. A. Connell addresses the electors of Eden in Waite's Hall, Mount Eden, this

evening.

Mr James Mackay received a vote of thanks ab Puriri last Tuesday night.

Mr Macfarlane has withdrawn from the contest for the Cheviot seat, Canterbury. There aro 1,728 votes On the Coromandel roll, 250 being in Oliinemuri. Mr E. J. W. O'Conner lias concluded a. successful electioneering tour in the Golden Bay district, Nelson.

The following candidates have been nominated for the Southern Maori district: Raniera Erihana, Tare Wetera ; Te Kahau, Tare Tika, and Toma Parata.

The adjourned committee meeting of the Honourable Mr Tole's supporters andfriends takes place to-morrow evening at St. George's Hall, -it half-past seven o'clock. Every meeting brings an increase to the voting power for the honourable gentleman on polling day. Mr James Gore, candidate for Dunedin South, addressed the electors last night and received a vote of confidence.

Mr W. B. Percival addressed a meeting at Christehurch South last night. He de clared himself a Ministerial supporter. He received a vote of thanks.

The following have been nominated as candidates; for the representation of the Northern Maori Electoral District:—Wi Katene, Raniera Whererau, Timoti Puhipi, ■Pomare Kingi,. Ra pi, and Herini. Tai whaiitra. :.i%»ii-rA_it(i?

Thames, this day.

Mr Mackay, at the close of his address to the electors of Puriri in the Coromandel electorate, received a vote of thanks. Mr Fraser addresses the electors of Block 27 to-morrow night.

Mr Hobfos at Kaeo

Wangaroa, this day. Mr Hobbs, at Kaeo, met the electors in the Temperance Hall. . There were 40 pre sent, Mr Joseph Hare, jun., being in the chair. Mr Goulton proposed and Mr Brig house seconded a vote of confidence, which was carried with applause, only two hands being held up against it.

Mr TliKiiipsou a. Kamo

Mr Robert Thompson addressed a crowded meeting at Kamo last ni?ht. Mr Jas. Carruth was voted to the chair. Mr Thompson spoke for over an hour. He was f requentlyapplauded and completely carried his audience with him. Hesai.l he would support no party unless they would go in for judicious retrenchment. He would go through the Civil Service, from the highest official to the lowest, and dispense with all those who were not absolutely required. The Governor's salary must be reduced by one-half, the honorarium of the Upper House swept away, and that of the Lower House reduced. This could not be done except by sending new blood to Parliament. He would not touch the Education vote except as a last resource. The only way to reduce expenditure in this Department would be to do with fewer Education Boards. One central Board ought to be sufficient with a good staff of Inspectors." It was enough in Victoria and New South Wales, and should be sufficient here. Instead of nine Waste Lands Boards our central Board would be enough, and the work could be done through the County Council. By this moans only good lands would be settled. The staff of the Survey De partment could be largely reduced. Thou sands of pounds were spent yearly in sur veying useless land which would never be settled. Land should be placed in the market at a cheap rale, and the settlers allowed to select ib The surveyor should do his work afterwards. Thus, only settled land would be surveyed. He was not in favour of a property tax, which was only a tax on industry; he would support a land tax and an income tax. He was not a believer in the Village Settlement Scheme. He would endeavour to get the North Auckland Trunk Railway ex tended as soon as practicable, but at present it would, .be useless •to at tempt it. He would agitate to have the Whangarei Railway extended to deep water. He was in favour of the railway being formed from Kamo to Puhipuhi and Kawakawa as soon as the price of. timber went up. Mr Thompson then criticised his opponent's policy, and was repeatedly cheered. He showed clearly how Mr Dar gaville had stood in the way of having the Puhipuhi railway and the deep water ex tension formed. He minutely criticised Mr Dargaville's past actions with regard to Marsden, and showed how he had impeded the progress of the electorate in several ways challenging that, gentleman to refute his statements. After the address , several questions were answered satisfactorily, and a vote of thanks and entire confidence, moved by Mr Forsyth, wus carried against a vote of thanks moved by Mr Day and seconded by Mr Richardson.

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR C. H. STREET.

A feeling of profound regret prevaded throughout the city to-day when it became known that Mr C. H. Street had died suddenly at his Parnell residence. We are informed that the deceased gentlemen, who has been remarkable for the good health he enjoyed, took a cold water bath as usual this morning, and that on leaving the bath he proceeded to pull up a window blind. Mrs Street, who was close at hand, heard him cry out as if in great pain, and saw him clasp his hands across his breast. Mr Street complained of having a- severe pain across the chest, and was assisted to bed in an exhausted state. Mrs Street gave him a little brandy and despatched a messenger for Dr MacKellar, but before he could be in attendance Mr Street was dead. The doctor stated that he be lieved the cause of death to be heart disease. He was at the football yesterday and ap peared quite well. Was conversing cheer fully with Mr G. W. Binney and other friends over old times.. -A ■

The deceased gentleman was at the foot ball match yesterday-. afternoon, and when walking in the vicinity of the ground was startled by a runaway horse, and jumped into the ditch, but appeared to have felt no inconvenience from the shaking thus caused to him at the time, although it is quite possible that the occurrence may have had some influence upon the sub sequent sad event.

The deceased gentleman was one of our old colonists, and was about Go years of age. He'was a storekeeper at Otahuhu about 1860, but went to Dunedin on the discovery of the goldfields. He was fox many years a land and estate agent, being a member of the firm of Gillies, His lop and Street. A few years ago he retired from business, and came to Auckland, attracted here, by our fine climate and ex ceptional faculties for yachtin"-, and since then he has resided at Parnell, where he owned a very fine property. Mr Street was an enthusiastic yachtsman, and has owned two very fine vessels, first the Wenona, designed by Mr John Wjiymouth, senior, and last the Mui-itai, desigued and built by Mr R. Logan. He leaves a w-idow and one daughter, the latter the widow of the late Robert Gillie*, M.H.R., and brother of Mr Justice Gillie 3.

A post mortem examination is beino made by Dr Haines. > °

CABLEGRAMS.

DYNAMITE OUTRAGE.

ATTEMPT TO DESTROY A RAIL-

WAY BRIDGE.

(SPECIAL.)

London, August 17.

A dastardly dynamite outrage is re ported from Ireland. An attempt was made to destroy by dynamite a rail way bridge at Lifford, a market town on the River Foyle, in Coutfty Done gal, Ireland, about fourteen miles from Londonderry. Fortunately the fiend ish attempt proved unsuccessful, and disaster to a railway train was averted.

BRITISH VESSELS SEIZED.

ANOTHER ANGLO-AMERICAN

DISPUTE.

(SPECIAL TO TRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, August 17.

The United States Government have seized four British vessels in the Alaska Sea.

THE BULGARIAN TROUBLE

HOSTILITY OF RUSSIA,

BULGARIANS ENTHUSIASTIC.

(reuter's.)

St. Petersburg, August 17. The Seine official "Journal de St. Peters burg," in an article on the acticn of Prince Ferdinand, declares that his assumption of power as ruler of Bulgaria is an audacious attack upon the right of Europe, and a flagrant breach of the Treaty of Berlin. ** Should the Powers admit this violation, can it be supposed," says the journal, " that Russia will consider herself bound to uphold the remainder of the Berlin Treaty.'

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, August 17

The Bulgarian army lias sworn fidelity to Prince Ferdinand amid a scene of great enthusiasm, at Tirnoya. After the Prince had declared that Bulgaria was " free and independent,'' the deputies carried him to his car riage, and the people, in their excess of devotion, knelt in front of the horses, praying to be allowed to touch the garments of the Prince.

AMERICA AND HONOLULU.

London, August 17. (SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION )

The "New York Herald," comment ing upon the sending of English war ships to Honolulu, and the threat of the British Consul-General to employ naval pressure in the event of the Hawaiian Government repudiating, lia bility for the English loan, warns Eng land that American rights are para mount there.

ENGLISH POLITICS.

The Tory organ, the "Standard,' urges the formation of a coalition Ministry, formed out of the union of the Conservative and Liberal Unionist parties.

MR GLADSTONE AND THE CHANNEL TUNNEL.

London, August 17.

Mr Gladstone has publicly declared himself favourable to the construction of the Channel Tunnel, to connec*l England and France by railway.

A BIG CRICKET SCORE.

Shrewsbury scored 267 iv the cricket match against Middlesex.

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

London, August 17.

(SPECIAL.)

The Legislatures of Cape Colony and Natal have, by large majorities, refused bo pass votes towards the funds of the Imperial Institute.

POLITICS IN QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, August 18th. Mr W. Wilson has been appointed Post. master-General and Mr Griffiths Colonial Treasurer, the latter being a temporary ap pointment. Dickson, late Colonial Treasurer speaking in the Assembly last evening on the " Budget" proposals, said he believed that the course the Government were pur suing would lead to incalculable .injury to the colony.

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company.

London, August 16

Wheat. —The market is depressed owing 'to favourable harvest. The French crop has been secured in good condition. New Zealand wheat, averagc,is worth 32s 6d per 4961bs landed. Tallow : Market is better. Good mutton and good beef tallows are worth 23s per cwt. Leather : The market is unchanged. New Zealand Hemp : The speculative de mand has increased. In sympathy with the advance of L 4 per ton in Manila, New Zealand has advanced L 2 per ton. Hops : The market is firm with an up ward tendency. The plant, here is more or less affected by mould. ' Frozen Meats.—The market Is quiet. Canterbury mutton and Canterbury lamb are worth 3§d and 5d per lb respectively.

AN UNHAPPY MARRIAGE.

Suit for Judicial Separation.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day. The Chief Justice occupied the whole of yesterday in hearing the petition of Julia Kate Rush from Alphonsus Rush, farmer' now living at Palmerston North, on the ground of cruelty. The petitioner deposed that she -was married to co-respondent on the Bth May, 1882, at Lower Hutt. After completing the honeymoon trip in Wairarapa, she went to live with her mother, at the Taitai, until a house he husband was building was finished. While she was staying with her parents, and within a fortnight of the marriage, he abused her. This was as they were driving into Wellington. A couple of weeks after that there was a quarrel because there was no likelihood of there being any issue of the marriage. For some time after this she and her husband did not speak. His behaviour did not improve very much after that. He, however, kept silent, for two or three weeks, and again he abused her by using offen sive expressions toward her. About a year after the marriage, and when they grot into tho new liouse, they had a quarrel because she contradicted him, and he threw her down, but did not strike her. He had a bad temper. He recollected visiting Palmerston North on a visit to his parents, who had taken up their residence there. She retorned home in a fortnight, and there was another quarrel. He did not knock her about, but was sulky with her. This was in the early part of 1885. In May of that year they had a dispute as to the quantity of liquid a certain measure could hold, and he threw her down and bruised her. The remainder of the evidence of this witness was a similar nature, descriptive of domestic squabbling. A farm labourer named Harvey and Eliza beth Pyke, mother of the petitioner, were also examined, and deposed that Rush had frequently ill-treated his wife, and that she was possessed of an excellent temper. The husband was examined at length. He denies the whole of the allegations made by his wifo except the one referring to an assault on tho 19th January last. He said he had behaved very kindly to her, but she was a woman with a bad temper, and was always contradicting him. He possessed a splendid temper. He knew he was sweet-tempered, because two phrenolo gists had told him so. His Honor dismissed the petition, on the ground that the wife had condoned the cruelty of cohabiting with her husband after the offence.

A CHILD BURNT TO DEATH

Bravery of a Seven Year Maori

Boy,

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Dargaville, this day. News has been received here from Maun ganui, Bluff, of the death of a native child by burning. Two brothers, aged 5 and 7 years, were left in a whare while the parents were absent in the bush. The clothes of the younger one cinight fire from the embers in the whare firoplace. The elder tried with a billy of tea to extinguish the llames, but was unsuocessiul,ai)dsodragged his younger brother down to a creek. While so doing his own clothes caught lire from his brother's clothes. He then ran to the creek and jumped in. He ran back to save his younger brother, but found him burned to death. The elder brother is severely burned also.

A DISTRESSING CASE.

(BY TELEGKAriI.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. Dire poverty in its most distressing phases is the theme of many discussions at the weekly meetings of tho Benevolent Board in this city, but a case which was brought before the trustees yesterday afternoon by the Rev. H. Van Staveran told of more than usually poignant suffering. The sufferers were the family of a well-known sea cap tain, who has lefb his unfortunate wife and children dependent upon public charity. Mr Van Staveran statedthathe and Mr Wardell, R. M., had visited the woman at her home, which in situated on Plimmer's Steps, and he must say that he had never in his life beheld such extreme poverty as he saw in this instance. The woman, who is suffering from sciatica, was sitting beside a thing which might be called a fire, though there was very little fuel indeed in it, and a piece of bedding was in front of the fireplace with two children sitting upon it. There were three other children in the room, one of whom lay in a corner upon a sack, and covered with a blanket, which re- S resented the only covering in the ouse. There was neither bed nor chair in the place—plenty of dirt and nothing more. The woman herself was thoroughly ill, and her eldest daughter, a girl of 16, was also very bad indeed. Mr D. Hall, City Missionary, said he had called at the woman's house yesterday, and found her lying on the floor, and very thankful for blankets which had been sent. She was rather troubled because tho landlord had let the house, and she would have to leave it. The Secretary said that rent was being paid by trustees. It was decided to ask the Ladies' Christian Association to attend to the needs of the family, the case being ono to which womanly sympathy «*is particularly applicable.

"STRUCK ILE."

Good Reports From Gisborne

(BY telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day. So frequently have the public heard of "struck ile." in the Gisborne oil borings that very little attention is now paid to re ports upon the subject. It seems, how ever, that the South Pacific Petroleum Company have struck very good prospects at last—that is, if the information coming from the locality may be rebel upon. A private letter received in town yesterday says, "We have had another oil prospect during the week, but the people are so sceptical that no enthusiasm is to be worked up here, though the prospect is better than ever it has been before. Mr Weaver, the expert brought out from Amer ica to conduct the borings, has finished his contract and reported the prospect good, and invited several townspeople to go up and see the result. Messrs Carlaw, Smith, and Maud were the only persons who went, and they report that there is 137 feet of oil in the well, some of which they brought down in bottles, and a jar of which they have sent to Sydney. What is needed now is to bore on until the pipe reaches a hard stratum. The last 60 feet of the strata has varied about every 6 feet to 10 feet, so that he expects 10 feet at the most would have to be sunk."

MR G. N. BRASSEY'S CREDITORS.

Another meeting of creditors in the bank rupt estate of Mr G. N. Brassey, solicitor, was held at 10.30 this morning, at the Official Assignee's office. About 25 credi tors were present. The Assignee read the resolution of the last meeting, wherein it was agreed to allow the debtor's friends 14 days in order to afford them time to raise the money to pay the creditors in the estate 20s in the £.

Mr George appeared on behalf of Mrs Brassey and the trustees of the property, and Mr Rigby attended on behalf of cer tain creditors.

The Assignee stated that the fourteen days had expired yesterday, and .the money was not forthcoming, so the present meet ing had been called. Mr George said that he had, on behalf of Mrs Brassey and the trustees, been en deavouring to raise the money, but had not yet succeeded. If more time were given there was not the slightest doubt that the money would be forthcoming. Therefore, he had to ask for 14 days' grace in order to finish the negotiations now pend ing. He might know for certain that day at 11 o'clock whether the money would be to hand. At present it was in the hands of Mr Russell. Mr Atkin was also going over to view the properties to-day, on behalf of another person who might advance the money. Failing these two, he had every reason to believe that he would be able to obtain the money from the Building Society. What he would advise them was not to destroy the goose that would lay the golden egg of 20s in theL,but to allow the time asked for. He might tell them distinctly that he was not acting for Mr Brassey, but for his wife and the trustees.

Mr Abbott said that he most emphatic ally objected to allowing more time to the debtor's friends. He considered that it was simply a scheme for temporising, and in the end most likely only some paltry offer like 2s 6d in the L would be made. They had now waited 14 days, and Mr Cooper was to have come forward with the money. Now the 14 days had come and gone, and yet there was no substantial offer made to the creditors. Under no circumstances should they give more time unless the securities upon which the money was to be raised were handed over to the Official Assignee for the benefit of the creditors, and also that the income of Mr Brassey, senior, should be hypothecated for safety of the creditors. Before they left that meeting they should pass a resolution to that effect. As business men no other course was open, to them. He had no hope that the money would be forthcoming in full, but firmly believed that some small composition would be offered. He would be prepared to move in the direction indicated.

Mr Hanchard said it would be all right if Mr George would guarantee that the money would be paid as offered. Mr Rigby here handed in a draft resolu tion which he thought might suit the views of the meeting,

Mr Abbott: "I'll move that Mr Chair man ; though I don't know what it is." (Laughter.)

The resolution was as follows:—That 14 days' further time be given to the bankrupt for the payment to the Official Assignee of a sufficient sum to pay his debts in full, and the cost of the bankruptcy, as per proposal made by Mr Theo. Cooper on the third instant, upon conditions that if default shall be made in payment thereof within such time the bankrupt, his father and wife undertake to surrender and give up to the Official Assignee for the benefit of the creditors the properties hereinafter mentioned without prejudice td-the-Official Assignee's right to realise any other estate vested in him by virtue of the bankruptcy." The properties are: (1) Part of allotmentl3, Parish of Taka puna, conveyed toGeorge Asburner Brassey, as trustee, by deed dated 31st December, 1886, registered No. 104,056; (2) Lots 85 and 86 of 9of allotment, 10 section, parish of Takapuna, conveyed to Michael Kennelley, as trustee, by deeds dated 14th June, 1883, and 26th August, registered No. 104,055. (3) The equity of redemption of other parts of allotment 10, of section 2, parish of Takapuna, conveyed to the said Michael Kennedy, as trustee, by deed dated 14th June, 1883, registered No 104,054. (4) The wholo of the bankrupt's furniture discharged from any claim of his wife thereon.

Mr Rigby said that when it was inti mated toTurn that the money would not be forthcoming at the time promised, he had drawn out the draft submitted by him and had shown it to Mr George, so that he might see the terms of the resolution. He had. also conversed with Mr George about it, so that he was not entirely unprepared to meet the proposition. As the parties concerned had made up their minds to raise the money upon these properties on behalf of the creditors, it must be con sidered that the properties practically be longed to them. It should be remembered that had not this offer been made, the credi tors would have taken action to set aside the settlements under which these proper ties were held at the present time. The only reason for tho change of action was simply to make the surrender of the securi ties voluntary instead of coercive. The mere hanging over of the securities would not mean any additional expense against the estate.

Mr George said that it would mean simply drawing out another deed. At present all that was wanted was more time,and he felt confident that the money would be ob tained.

Mr Gabriel Lewis suggested that Mr Abbott should take over tho mortgages and advance the money to the creditors.

Mr Abbott said that he had given con siderable time and trouble to this affair. In fact he commenced with losing his money and ended by losing his temper at the last meeting. Still he had some provocation on that occasion,as he had been subjected to a gross insult from a member of the legal pro fession on account of a physical infirmity. Ho considered that some matters in con nection with this bankruptcy should come out before the Court. He could tell them that he had evidence in his possession that ought to be brought to light. That was practically a court of inquisition,but as soon as they tried to get any information first one lawyer and then another came forward and asked for more time and otherwise delayed the pro ceedings. For his part he would not waste any more time upon the affair; he should not attend any more of bhe meet ings. Mr Abbott then resumed his seat, whereupon he was asked by a sympathis ing creditor, "Feel better now, Abbott?" i (Laughter.)

Mr Winstone seconded the motion pro prosed by Mr Abbott, and ib was carried unanimously.

BOOK ON SCALE INSECTS.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day.

Mr Maskell's work on the " Soale Insects of New Zealand " has been purchased and printed with coloured plates at the cost of the Forestry Department, and will be issued at a low price. A large amount of information with regard to the habits of certain injurious insects and fungi has been collected by tho Chief Conservator, and will be arranged for publication in a popular farm at an, early date,

MEETING OF CREDITORS.

A meeting of creditors in t&e bankrupt estate of Mr J. Waddell, baker, Karanga hape Road, was held at the office of the Official Assignee yesterday afternoon. The debtor was put on his oath, aud under ex amination deposed that his life was in sured for LSOO for over eight years. The policy was free, but he did not know the surrender value. The premises in Karanga hape Road were transferred to trustees in 1882, reserving to himself, a life interest in case Tie survived his wife. He had no intention of mortgaging this interest to raise money to make an offer to the creditors. The property had cost L'JOO or LI, 100, and was unencumbered when handed to the trustees, and was so still. His wife was to gtt rent for the premises, but he had only paid her Lo a month for two or three years. Sine, then she had paid away the money to pay his debts. His family had been maintained out of the profits of the business since the property was transferred. At the time of transfer he had intended going Home, but was pre vented. At the time of settlement he owed some trade accounts, the principal one being Messrs Coupland and Co., L7OO. In add? tion to the debts as per list, amountiao- to LBS, he had also L6OO old debts, on winch he thought about L6O might be collected. Since filing he had collected Ll3 Is 3d. He could not at present offer more than 2s 6d in the £. It was resolved, after some dis cussion, in order to afford the bankrupt and his wife time to make an offer of 10s in the £, " That the Official Assignee be re quested to investigate the circumstances affecting the settlement made by the bank rupt in 1882 of property in Karangahape Road, and examine the bankrupt, and such other persons in relation thereto as he may think necessary, and that he submit the re sult thereof to a meeting of creditors, to be called for the purpose ; and that Mr Rigby, solicitor, be retained to conduct such exam ination, and to advise the Official Assignee on behalf of the creditors in connection therewith."

ARRIVAL OF THE MARIPOSA WITH THE ENGLISH MAIL.

The R.M.S. Mariposa, which left San Francisco for Auckland on July 30, arrived alongside the wharf at 2.30 p.m. A Second Edition with Mail News will be published at 4 p.m.

R.M. COURT.

Tbis Day.

(Before Mr H. G. Seth Smith, R.M.) UNDEFENDED CASES,

Judgment was given for the plaintiff in the following cases:—Cruickshank and Co. v. J. Fulton, claim L 8 15s 4d; costs L 2 2s. T. Lynch v. R. M. Fripp, claim L63s 6d ; costs LI 16s. A. L. Smith v. W. Rayner, claim L3 ; costs lis ; P. Hutchinson v. Bell, claim L7 7s 6d; costs LI 16s. A. Bilson v. J. Flewellyn, claim L4 5s ; costs 16s 6d. W. May v. J. Flewellyn, claim L47s; costs 16s 6d. J. Fisher v. J. Flewellyn, claim L 4 7s; costs 16s 6d. W. J. Suiter v. H. W. Farnall, claim L 3 14s; costs lis. P. Brodie v. John Heath, claim LSO ; costs L 4 18s. W. Watt v. M. Brown, claim Ll3; costs L 2 lis. defended case. J. McCarthy v. W. Lovett.—Claim, Llo.—Mr Theo. Cooper' appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Cotter for the defendant. —This was an action brought to recover amount due for professional services known as setting out certain contract work on the Great North Road for the Newton Borough Council.—The plaintiff deposed that in January last he was Engineer to the Newton Borough Council. He received 10s per week for attending the meeting of the Council, but no other salary. He prepared; plans and specifications for alteration to th© Great North Road. Mr Lovett was the', successful tenderer. At Mr Lovett's re quest he set out the work, witness charging LlO for the work.—By Mr Cotter: i The claim for LlO was not a "bit of black mail." He had not made a mistake in the contract, by which a quantity of earth was cutaway and had to be filled in again.— John Currie, clerk of the Borough of New ton, produced the agreement of contract.— Mr Cotter pointed out that the deed was not stamped!— His Worship ruled that the document could not be accepted as evi dence.—Mr Cooper said that he was nob prepared to put it in and pay the fine.— Cross-examined by Mr Cotter : The witness deposed that Mr McCarthy did not perform his work to the satisfaction of the Council. —The cross-examination of this witness lasted a considerable time.

(Left sitting.)

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Thames, this day. The Cambria Crashing. Cambria.—The fortnightly cleaning-up took place yesterday for a return of 330z. 10 dwt. melted gold from 146 loads quartz, and 201b. of picked stone. The Hfoanataiari Sale. The intelligence that L 20,000 has been offered by an English syndicate for the Moantaiari mine has been almost the sole topic of conversation at the Corner, and general satisfaction is expressed that ab last there is a likelihood of foreign capital being introduced to this field. •

COMING EVENTS.

Meetings. &c„ Tonight

Robson's Rooms-Members and others of Young New Zealand Political Association, 8. Waite's Hall, Mt. Eden—Mr J. A. Connell and Electors of Eden, 8. St. Sepulchre's Schoolroom—Concert and Dra matic Entertainment, 8. Abbott's Opera House—Hugo's Buffalo Min strels, 8. Bell's Buildings. Wyndham-street — Industrial Association's Exhibition, 7.30 to 10. - Olympia Hall, Grey-street—Skating Rink, 7.20 to 10. St. David's Church—Evangelistic Service, 7.30., Choral Hall-Mr S. Mcßurney's Entertainment V.M.C.A. Rooms—Evangelistic Service, 7.3(1. Industrial Association's Rooms—Lecture, " The Value of Honey as Food and Medicine," by Mr I. Hopkins, 8.

Auckland Tabernacle—Service at 7.50. Public Hall, Onehunga — Electors willing to facilitate the candidature of Mr S. S. Osborne for Manukas, _,

Rota of Justices at Police Court. August 19.—Messrs J.P. King and C. La Roche.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Arthur and Buddie—Weekly Poultry and Pro duce Sale, 11 Hunter and Nolan, Durham Yards — Horses, etc., 11 W. J. Dowden-Weekly Poultry and Produce Sale, 11 S. Cochrane and Son—Household Furniture and Effects, 11 Paget and Ralston — Poultry, Produce, Furni ture, 10.30 A. Buckland, H&ymarket—Horses, Buggies, Harness, etc., 12 J. Leydon—Photographic Utensils, etc., 11 B. Tonks and Co.—Merchandise, etc., 11, E. Leydon—Poultry, Produce, Furniture, eta., 11 Hesketh, Aitken, and Co. — Poultry, Produce. etc.. 12 T. M. Jackson—Property, etc., 12 A. Morton—Shrubs, Fruit Trees, etc., 11. G. W. Binney—Horses, Buggies, Chaff, Poultry, etc., 11. D, F, Evans-Trees, Plants, etc., 12,3Q» I

THE AUOKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGOST 18, 1887,

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