- ..nte-in Ecb" n advises-"Expect bad ! from same directions as wired yes ■?*_t7 Glass rise soon. Indications are terff

Gnme time ago the proprietors of the S"e « r o S t" offered three prizes of "three, an*-1 fcwo Suineas respectively fiveke best original poem on the Queen's i°rJ, thecompetition being open to New « land a"d the only condition being that * i nffthof the competition should nob cx ._. _ne hundred lines. As was to be ex tA a tege number of aspirant., for fame conjoined with hard cash if in competitive poems — the. total ber being UL which represents a tre pUffl_ous verse-producing power for a young ■, „ 7 wl*icn is assumecl to be backward ■ literary culture. The competition 01 a having been submitted,. anony- P° eU!lv to a competent judge in Wei . .-ton he selected the three best, and the envelopes containing the "Lies and addresses of the authors of i__n effusions being opened, the prize \Z_tb were found to be : -Ist, J. L. Kelly, Saditor of Auckland Stau ; 2nd, Alexan _r'H Ferguson, LucassLreek, Auckland ; % inies Jupp, Wairarapa. The prize ems are to be published by the "Post" fa special jubilee number.

I_isfc night the Freeman'sßayTemperance flub was inspected by a consideiablo niber 0 f visitors, who seemed pleased ritb the arrangements. To-night a qoncer. _i readings will be given, and admission iL. free, a good audience is anticipated.

jui interesting lecture, illustrated by of a lime-light exhibition of photo- Tmhic views of Auckland and its charm ■_ surroundings, was given last night by | Josiah Martin in the lecture hall of L V.M.C.A. buildings. In the absence __[ Colonel Haultain, Mr T. Buddie Jciat-d as chairman. The views included teener)'of Wairau, Lake Takapuna, Kawau, Ind Whangarei. as well as tho.se of Auck land, such as the Domain, the site of St. Paul's Church, Mounts Eden and Hobson. Mr Josiah Martin's lecture was enthusiasti cally received, and was perhaps tho ■jjjjt of many good ones delivered by tbat gentleman, there being no ono in \eir Zealand better able to grasp and describe the natural bei-uties of our island tome. Mr Martin briefly referred to the Jhnil y Place cutting when showing a view of that part of Auckland, and showing one of the Public Library Buildings said that it fhould have been placed upon a hill, like tie Acropolis at Athens. A vote of thanks fas accorded to the lecturer at the close of his address, upon the motion of the Rev. T. Spurgeon. ',

MEMORANDA.

Parents and guardians who propose send ing their children to the Kindergarten School are requested to bring them on Mon day to enroll their names in view of the "roast beef and plum pudding dinner." Mr P. Doran announces a grand jubilee entertainment in the City Hall for three jfahts, commencing on Saturday n<jxt. The minstrel troupe which he has again used for the occasion consists of seventeen per formers who are prep wed to give " new hoops, new sayings, dances, farces, and fetches." On Monday, 20th inst.—the first of the Jubilee holidays—ho has ar taiiffed to have a grand display of fire iforks, and at 7.15 p.m. a big fire balloon, made., for the occasion by Mr Peter Birley, il be sent off. 'land Transfer Act notices appear in an ' ether portion of this issue. Smith and Caughey guarantee the wear oi their Geelong clothing, noted for superior mt and finish. Immense stock of gents' tteicetj, etc., direct from the best rnano fefttarets. Uaewill be no services in the Avondalo Public School to-morrow, as the Rev. Mr Mclennan has been appointed to preach at fieAvondale Presbyterian Church.

Mr John Wallace, stage manager to the Bpyal Comic Opera Company, announces thathe is prepared to hire out fancy dresses for the forthcoming Jubilee Ball. No doubt there will be a brisk demand for some of the brilliant costumes that havo been delighting the patrons of comic opera for some time past. Look for the words " Freezing Company " on the margin of the pats : shell brand in tbe centre. No other reliable. Mr B. Langley, butcher, notifies that he las removed to new and commodious brick premises in Hobson-street. These central premises, with Mr Langley's usual prompt attention to the wishes of his customers, ought to insure not only a continued but an increase of trade. Smith and Caughey are showing novel ties in ladies' jackets, mantles, ulsters, real and dyed fur boas and capes, trimmed and untrimmed millinery. At wholesale prices, ash only. Smith and Caughey import direct from tbe manufacturers, and sell at and under wholesale prices for cash only. Be sure x that the butter you purchase is tanded with the words "Freezing Com pany" on the margin around tho shell. Re fuse imitations. The Railway Refreshment Rooms, which lave been closed for some months, to the peat inconvenience of the public, have «en reopened by Mr Cook, of Messrs 11. H. |Hayrand Co.'s. We understand that the : rooms are opened from the starting of the first train till ten o'clock at night. R. S. Abel, account book manufacturer. Periodicals, annuals, and music bound. Maps and plans mounted and varnished. Orders left with Murray and Spencer, Queen-street., Many will be pleased to see the announce ment in another column that Major Dane, we talented lecturer, will deliver a lecture on " America as it is," under the auspices "' the Young Men's Christian Association, w Monday, 20th. Tickets of admission be obtained at the Rooms. A plan of *c Hall will be seen at Messrs Kidd and Wildman's on and after Wednesday.

There should be a large turn-out to-night »the re-opening of the Agricultural Hall tyMaxßinkle with a talented burles ¥* and pantomime company. Tickets for the Burns Club Social, to be te «ton the evening of Monday, 20th inst., issued, and members may purchase m from the Committee. The price is 48 M per double ticket. .free-traders should note the address to "? given by the Rev. J. Hill on Tuesday M ;ffl the Young Men's Christian Associa -7 Lecture Hall, at 7.30. Full discussion "questions will be allowed at the close of Misa Bacon, 255, Queen-street, is con rg mn her cheap sale for four weeks rreiv Owing to the great slaughter in ™ s the stock i. s being much reduced g? the remainder is offered at rates that a complete clearance. Jhere beginning to be an active de -5r ■$*'■ ticliet s for. the Jubilee Fancy SM t 0 take place at the City Hall he 2lst inst., thus affording the.pros !£, of :the undertaking being a The exceedingly reason- 0 f 10s for a double ticket, refreshment, should ensure '"y numerous gathering on the occasion. M& and CaivMiey are now showing 2, extraordinary special lots of good, Hr'-fcd Gloves, at Is, Is and Is (& P air J also, a special large pur-. ■fitton an overstocked Melbourne firm Kid Gloves in good evening ls6_d, usual price 2s lid.

R.M. COURT—FRIDAY.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith. Esq., R.M ) Ste?--" S™ MOKSKS—Orders were made in the following cases :-Cooke and another anS'.; ry^l'V°S 7d- Aidant did not appear ; ordered to pay before June 29 -E. >.angley v ,j. Knapman, claim £2 fa lOd. -VV C. Dennes v. Geo, Smith, claim £3 £i?lh7 '-V Bf ale v- A" W- Elli *. claim fi P *-p°^e.ed .fco,P ay by instalments of -£-_"?.■«- G^* bw"Sht v. A.H. White house, d __- Jl^'H-Peoland Co. v. J. Ho.no claim £2 12s ; ordered to pay by instalments of 5s p«* week Peel and Co? v. Soutter, chum £2 18s- Ordered to pay by 7s 6d per mfc cct eldfc "■T- T- Shep*erd > d""m

Tills Day

J. Cunningham v. .VARBRTCK.—This case a claim of £100 for breach of indenture contract, was adjourned till this morning lor further argument before His Worship. - Mr Campbell, for the defendant, opened by arguing that the contract was founded on an illegal consideration, and therefore void, and quoted certain authorities to prove same. —Mr Cooper submitted in reply that the deed of apprenticeship was made-by section... of the Master and Apprentice Act of 1575, and by virtue of the provision in that section the last proviso in the deed would be good.-His Worship practically assented to Mr Cooper's argument, and the question of damages was reserved till Thurs day next.

CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

The following cases will come up for hear_ ing at tho criminal sessions of tho Supreme Court, commencing. on Monday next: — Henry O'Neil, man slaughter ; | Thomas More, attempted suicide ; James Lourie, unlawfully wound ing ; Walter Efjginton, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm ; Henry Atkins, larceny from a dwelling (four charges) ; Peter Finn, assault; Arthur Hoy wood, larceny ; Arthur Tilby, alias Bart letfc, larceny from a dwelling (two charges) ; Alexander Watson, Wil liam Grey, and Robert Wallace, larceny ; Violet Kate McPhee, arson of a dwelling ; .John Duncan, breaking and entering ; James Lowndes, violent assault; Henry Ernest Perry, rape ; George Lacy, unlaw fully wounding ; William Conrad, perjury; Thomson McCallum, attempted rape; Charles Wright, rape ; Hoerato Mimiha, unlawfully wounding ; Hugh Storey, violent assault ; Te Pehutai, arson ; Te Pehutai, false pretences (two charges); Tuari, false pretences ; Alexander Campbell, perjury ; Henry Atkins, larceny from a dwelling; Paota Wetini, false pretences; Henry George Shelly, larceny from a dwelling; Henry George Shelly, breaking and enter ing ; Samuel Falkiner, uttering ; Augustus Vincent, MaryVincent,and George Vincent, forcible entry ; Augustus Vincent, forcible entry (separate charge); Frederick Blake, stealing from the person ; and Charles Pat terson, assault (vitriol throwing). Other cases may be added before the Grand Jury conclude their sitting on Monday.

OUR GOLD FIELDS

(BY telegraph—own correspondent,)

Thames, this day. Sale of Battery.

The Golden Crown battery has been pur chased by tho Caledonian Company for LSOO. Piun'ce Im'pkkiat-— The crushing off 41 loads of quartz produced 48ozs. of gold; Mr Thomas Dunlop has been appointed manager of the Caledonian mine. Saxon. — Tho crushing of 110 loads of quartz and 1401bs. of picked stone produced 211 ozs. of gold. Sax'OK.—lOlbs oFspecimen ami 15lbs of picked stone were obtained from tho reef in the second stope hillwu-i'd of the winze at No. 4 level. < Adelaide.— The proprietors banked 70 ozs. 15dwts. gold.

Purchase of the Golden Crown.

With reference to the purchase of the Thames Golden Crown CM. Company's mine jointly by the new Manukau and Waiotahi Company for £500, I. am informed upon most reliable authority that the Waiotahi Company have purchased the Mary and Cure sections for £400, while tho directors of the Manukau Company have secured the original (.olden Crown section, which consists of seven or eight men's ground, for £100. The purchases are very favourable for the respective companies, and the ground should prove a vnluable acquisition to each. While there can be no doubt that ib . has been obtained at a reasonable price, the local shareholders in the Manukau are well satisfied, and shares have risen from 7d to ls, at which figure there are inquiries. The Drainage ©.spate. The case of the Drainage Board v. R. R. McGregor, claim £25, drainage contribu tion, was called on at the Warden's Court yesterday, when it was stated that the parties had arrived at a settlement.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE.

NAVAL BATTALION.

The usual parade of this battalion took placo in the Drill-shed last evening, the Auckland, Ponsonby, and Waitemata com panies being well .represented. ROYAL IRISH RIFLES.

The second meeting of persons interested in the formation of the above Company was held last night in the schoolroom adjoining the Marist Brothers' establishment in Pitt street. There was a very good attendance. Mr C-. Leahy again presided. The becre tary read a letter from Mr C. T. Baker, offering his services as instructor'to the Company, also preferring to donate the Go vernment grant for such services to be ex pended onprizesforthemembers for shooting The letter was discussed and it was resolved to instruct the Secretary to reply to Mr Baker, thanking him for his kind offer, and stating that they would be glad to welcome him as a Volunteer. It was further resolved, that any .person wishing to become a member of the Com pany must be introduced by one of those already enrolled. Lieutenant - Colonel Mahon and Mr Marriott who was formerly a lieutenant in England, offered every assistance in their power for the advancement of the Company. The meeting then adjourned until next Tuesday, when it is anticipated that the required strength will be reached, upon which the officers -will be elected and the Company gazetted.

TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, this day.

The Chairman of. the Wellington-Mana watu Railway Company has received a cable despatch from London announcing that the whole of the Company's debentures (£120,000) and the new issue of shares had been taken up. , , Sir Jame. Hector was entertained at a banquet at the Wellington Club on Thurs day night in honour of his receiving kmglit h°At the R.M. Court a number of boot-, factory hands, charged with "rattening, were remanded till Wednesday next,

LATEST SPORTING.

Silvio waa shipped to Napier, via Taranaki, by the s.s. Wanaka yesterday. The little chestnut was in charge of Myers, and it is intonded that he will remain in Wanganut two or three days before being taken over to Napier. In local circles Silvio is greatly fancied for the big Napier event. The prices on offer are 3 to 1 against Silvio, 4 to 1 Owhaoko and Denbigh, 5 to 1 Mangaohanc and Orient. -~..' 7 HIFPONA.

DRAWING-ROOM CONCERT.

A veky pleasant musical entertainment was given in St. James's Hall last evening, in the shape of a drawing room concert by Mr J. H. Edmondes and pupils, assisted by Adams Bros, and pupils. The opening selection waa the glee " Smile, oh Sun,' which was excellently rendered, m also wero the glees "Cloud Capped Towers" and " Forester's Sound," each being sung in good tune and harmony later on. Master Frank Bartley and Mr S. Adams played a pianoforte duet, in which the former.who is a very little fellow, exhibited remarkable proficiency, and an encore was demanded. Master B. Bartley, another juvenile per former, also played well a pianoforte solo, and Mr S. Adams and Miss Jackman gave a masterly rendering of the pianoforte duet "Poet and Peasant." Mr Blakey, who possesses a very bass voice, sang "First in the Field " and "The Diver" very well, and Mr R. Reid was successful in "The Brave Old Oak." Mrs J. Smart gave " Alas, Those Chimes," with 'cello ac companiment by Mr S. Adams, and Miss Mary Reid gave "The Wishing Cap" with good effect. An encore was demanded, and the second part repeated. Miss B. Harvey sang " Let Me Dream Again " and "Scenes That are Brightest" very nicely, and was loudly applauded. Mr A. S. Reid gave "True till Death" and "The Fiddle and I," the former with cornet obligato by Mi- McComish, and the latter with violin obligato by Mr R. Adams. Both items were well received. Miss Davies sang " Laddie" with good effect, and in response to a recall bowed her acknowledg ments; and Messrs Reid and Edmondes re ceived a hearty round of applause for their rendition of the duet, "Excelsior." An encore was demanded, and was acknow ledged. The Messrs Adams Bros, and H. McComish contributed an orchestral selec tion in first-class style, and as a whole tho concert was highly creditable to the pro moter. At the close Mr Edmondes thanked the audience for their attendance in such numbers, and announced that the second entertainment of the series would take place shortly—the first half to be a concert, and tho second part to consist of a cantata, now jn course of preparation. The per formance concluded with tho National An them.

MAORI SUPERSTITION.

Strange Proceedings In the

North.

Foe many years past a valuable block of ground in the vicinity of the Hotel at Oha.awai, Bay ot Islands, has been made sacred by "tapu," but of late date the tapu aforesaid has turned out to be unsatisfac tory, as out of a number of nativo children who were in the habit of gamboling upon the la. d several have died, ln order to pacify Maori superslition and avert further Ids- of life, the-tribe to which the land belongs agreed on Saturday last to "clear the course " of all evil spirits, and to the numbor of about forty, with sticks and supple-jacks, ran and strode over tho land waving their rude implements of torture in the air, scaring the " taipo" and the tapu is now taken off the offending piece of ground. The Hauhau fanatic, at Waihou, in Hokianga district, are still carnying on extraordinary proceedings. A striking scene takes place occasionally when the men, women, and children walk and chant in robes of white-half a yard of calico round the waist—around the margin of the beautiful Waihou waters. Occasionally the fanatics take notions and tie up a supposed " taipo," with a view of sacrificingthe victim, and it was only the other day they tied up a young lad of about H l7 years of age,' and had it not been for a rescue party coming suddenly upon the scene, something dread ful and bloody would have transpired. The more enlightened and peaceable natives of the neighbourhood have endeavoured to disperse the rowdy mob, but so far without success," while the " one policeman " of the district is said to be quite powerless.

THE MAORI PROPHET.

Remarkable Cases of Faith

Healing.

Our Taheke correspondent writes :—There has been no lack of news lately. Three births and one marriage are in

themselves enough at a time in our little community, and look like settling on the land. But the Maori prophet Manukau is making a faith-healing tour of the district on the lines of his more pretensious fellow professors of the pakeha persuasion. All honour to Manukau. His work is at least disinterested. He takes no fees, and looks for no pre sents, even from the many patients whom he has undoubtedly cured, as if by magic. Whatever opinions may he held for and against "faith-healing" by the edu cated and enlightened in your cities, the Maoris hold him in a sort of superstitious veneration ; hence his uniform successes, which seem to stop short only at the im possible. If Manukau tells a man he will die within a given time, straightwny that man dies, as if in obedience to some power which he cannot resist. If, on the other hand, he tells a man that he is cured, so surely does that man go on his way rejoicing and convalescent. Not but what exceptions have occurred at odd. times, but they have been few. Personally, Manukau is an intelligent looking man, somewhat tall and sinewy, with keen apprehensions and undoubted talents. His memory for Scripture and»o-her reading is remarkable. Persons and places and matters generally seem never to be for gotten by him. He takes small stones away with him from creeksand -hills, pro bably to assist his recollection of places, by a sort of picture memory. In company, no man could be a better companion than Manukau. Himself probably less than 30 years of age, he takes delight in promot ing merriment, is brimful of anecdote md profuse in his prophecies on changes to take place in nature, animate and inanimate, predicting a bridge. here, a mill dam there, and so on, to occur within definite periods of time. During his philanthropic tour through Hokianga he has been accompanied by a large cavalcade of his countrymen from one settlement to another, who are having a good time of it eating one another up, to speak figuratively. At present Manukau and his following are making " kai " scarce at Ohaeiwai.

Smith and Caughey hold the largest stock of Blankets and Flannels in the province of Auckland. Blankets, from 6s lid per pair to 3 guiheas; Flannels, from 7Jd to 2s 6d.

ELECTION NOTES.

Mr C. S. Wright, builder, who has long been connected with friendly societies in the city, has resolved upon offering himself as a candidate for the suffrages of the elec tors of Auckland West. Mr E. W. Morri son being prepared to contest that constitu ency against all comers, a lively fight ap pears certain.

On dil that Mr E. Mitchelson is tbe most likely opponent of the Hon. 0. A. Tole for Eden. Another report assigns him a place in the struggle for City West. Mr VVaddel is said to be reserving him self for the new city electorate. Mr Edwin Hesketh, solicitor, has de clined to become a candidate for the repre sentation of the Eden electorate.

.Tauranga, this day.

Dr. Reid, of Opobiki, has been asked to 6tand for the Tauranga electorate, but has not yetgiven a reply to the rcquisitionists.

ELECTION GOSSIP IN WEL LINGTON.

A Stout - Atkinson Coalition Talked of.

(BY TF,T.KGKAI'II. —OWN REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. The probability of an Atkinson-Stout coali tion is again being discussed, and thero are not signs wanting that such a rapproche ment is quite on the cards after the eloution of the new Parliament. It is an open secret that the leading elements in the Cabinet do not pull-together, the theor etic views held by the Premier and Mr Ballance not being in accord with the ideas of the Colonial Treasurer. It is anticipated that with so many con flicting elements and so many prontinent men anxious to assume the role of leader the first session of next Parliament will be an interesting one. There is a strong idea that Sir Julius Vogel must cease to bo a Cabinet Minister, and in that case his claim against the colonies for services rendered while Agent-General in connection with the inscription of stock will receive consideration. Though there ate but slight signs at present of an active political campaign, £ do not doubt that when once the gauntlet is thrown down we shall see tho most bitter fight that has been ever witnessed in this colony. The question of Free Trade and Protection, which is being raised in some quarters, will only be part of a great political issue to be fought out—viz., whether the grave finan cial difficulties under which we labour are to bo met by extra taxation or by thorough retrenchment. Yesterday afternoon tho member for Mount Ida was telegraphed to, asking him whether he would consent to address a. public meeting in Kaiapoi electorate on his way to Dunedin ; but he declined on the ground that he had no intention to become aggressive, though if | Ministers carry out their expi'Q.seddetermi nation of stumping the country no time will be lost in replying, and addresses in various parts of the colony will be delivered by Major Atkinson, Messrs Scobie McKenzie, Ormond, Brae., Rollcston and others. It is rumoured here that the Minister for Public Works is not in good odour with his constituents, and that lift will have somo, difficulty in retaining his seat. The Premier for Napier. The Premier has recoived an influential re quisition from Napier, and it is probable will allowjhimself to|be nominated in opposi tion to Mr Ormond. Mr McMillan, who left for the South yesterday afternoon, has stated definitely that he will not seok reelection for Coler idge. . _

BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.

Don'Edin", this day.

Mr Carlton, builder, is definitely out for Roslyn with a programme embracing modi lied protection, reduction of members, retrenchment, Upper House reform, and a graduated land and income tax.

OPERA HOUSE.-"IOLANTHE."

The Opera House was filled to its utmost capacity last night, and the second per' formance of " lolantho " was gone through, with an eclat that must have been gratifying to alt concerned. Applause was unstinted, encores were numerous, and the offering of bouquets was bountiful. Wo append our criticism of the leading performers, which Was omitted from yesterday's issue ;

Miss Ida Osborne'plays the title role very firefctily, and hor sweet contralto voice is ibard to great advanthgc in the.incidental music. Her greatest " hit" is made in the captivating little ballad "He Loves,"and the encore which it evoked last night is sure to be repeated overy night it is given. Miss Alice Barnott makes a majestic Fairy- Queen, and she sings with a finish of style and a facility of artistic modulation that must command the appreciation of any audi ence. Her invocation in the first act, her song in the finale of the same act, and her melodious number " 0 Foolish Fay " were all rendered most tastefully, and with great expression. Miss Elsa May, as Phyllis, costumed a la Watteau, renews the suc cess which she achieved as Yum-Yum. She plays her role with much archness, rustic naivete, and contributes largely to the suc cess of various duets*"_nd trios, whilo her songs are executed with marked success. Tbe song, " 0, Shameless One," and her ballad, "For Riches and Rank I do not Long," fairly brought down the house. Then, too, she takes part in a couple of very agreeable duets with Strephon (Mr Brennir), viz., "None Shall Part Us," and "If We're Weak Enough to Tarry," the latter being accompanied byagraccfulpas. c deux. Both these numbersare very pleasingly sung. Mr Brennir, in tho part of Strephon, is better suited vocally than he was in " The Mikado." Ho has a baritone voice of rich quality, and his song and ballad were well rendered, while his share of the duets was ably interpreted. Mr Howard Vernon^s Lord Chancellor is a stage portrait fit to be classed with his Bunthorno and Ko-Ko. His physique fits the role to a nicety, and he has studied it so carefully that every point scores. His byplay is of the very essence of broad com icality, and he delivers his share of the dia logue and sings his allotted songs with a humour that is simply irresistible. .On Thursday night he obtained the first encore of the evening with his song in praise of the Law, and another encore followed his rendering of the next song " When I Went to the Bar," while the ex hausting patter song given like its counter parts in "Patience" and " The Pirates of Penzance" with accelerating speed of articu lation, while the orchestra works up to an explosive crescendo, would have been re-, peated also could the audience have had their way. The singer, however, merely bowed his acknowledgments. Mr Woodfield acquitted himself suc cessfully as the Earl of Tololler and Mr F. Ridsdale created a favourable impression by his impersonation of the Earl of.Mountararat. He has a clear baritone voice, and sings with distinct enunciation. Mr T. Grundy made the most of the part of Private Willis (beloved by the Fairy Queen), and Misses Katie Potter, Ada Walker, and Bella Stewart, as Celia, Leila, and Fleta respectively, did justice to their several roles. The opera will be repeated to-night, £\nd should " run " the whole of next week,

POLICE COURT.

(Before S. Y. Collins and F. L. Prime, Justices.)

Drunkenness.—Mary Allen, alias Yeoman, and J. Hunter, were fined ss. each for this offence. Mary Lock,for drunkenness, and also for habitual drunkenness, was sent to prison for three months. Larceny.-^James J. Fox was charged with stealing" L 35 3s Bd, the money of the Postmaster-General of New South Wales, at Sydney, on December 16th.- Sergeant Pratt stated that the accused had been arrested here by Detective Walker on a provisional warrant, and lie would apply for a remand until next Saturday, in order that the police might communicate with Sydney.—Remanded accordingly.

Discharging a Catapult.—James Corr, on the information of Constable Christie, was fined 10s and costs for discharging a catapult in Great North Road. A Vicious Dog. —Hubert Oram was charged with permitting a dog, hisproperty, fco attack aud seize by the leg one Thomas Heath, while walking in Hobson-streefc.— Defendantpleaded guilty.—The complainant gave evidence to the effect that the dog had bitten him, and when Mr Oram was spoken to he told complainant to go to a hot climate.—ln reply to questions by defendant, complainant stated that he had not been intruding on defendant's premises. Defen dant wanted to take him down to see a chemist or doctor, but he declined to go because the defendant had sworn at him.—Constable Rowles gave cor roborative evidence. When he went to take tho defendant's uamo he said, "A man can't live in this country with ye tl Irish something." Defendant was vory insolent to both witness and the complainant. — Defendant denied having used any bad language. After the man complained of being bitten he entreated him to come to a doctor's, but he refused. The dog was 13 years old, and had not a tooth in his head. He might squeeze and frighten, but could not bite.— .Fined one shilling and costs. Untknded "Vehicles. — James French, for leaving his cab unattended, was fined 5s and costs. The same defendant was charged with the same offenco on the follow ing day.—Fined 5s and costs. Samuel Beale was charged with leaving a spring cart unattended without first, securing the wheel with a chain. — Defendant pleaded guilty to the chain being off tho wheel, but not to being untended.—Constable Keany de posed that the defendant', vehicle had been unt ended for fully four minutes. In reply to defendant witness said that there was not a boy in charge of the cart, nor did he send a boy into the auction mart for the defendant. —The defendant stated that he had left a boy in.'charge of the cart while he went into the auction mart, and the con stable sent tho boy into the mart for him. — A small boy was put into the box, and de posed that he was standing not three yards from the cart when the constable came up. —Fined Is and costs.

Alleged Breach of Licensing Act.— William L.nch, licensee of tho Aurora Hotel, was charged with selling liquor to one Margarot Bedford, the said Margaret Bedford npt being a bona fide traveller, during prohibited hours.—Mr Cotter ap peared fdr defendant, and pleaded not guilty. — Sergeant Lyons deposed that at 9.30 on Sunday, ' sth inst., he met two worsen, named Bedford and Moonoy. They made a statement to him, and handed him a bottlo of rum, In consequence of what the women told him he proceeded to the Aurora Hotel and found a number of people there, and the bar open. The people represented them selves to be lodgers.—Constable Abraiaa, who accompanied the last witness, gave corroborative evidence.—Margaret Bedford deposed that she did not recollect meeting Sergeant Lyons and Constable Abrams ou the evening 0 f Sunday,the sth, nor did she recollect giving the fonder a bottle of rum. She was drunk at- the time ; tiba. was as true a§ she was standing there. She knew the Aurora Hotel, but did not remember if she had been in there on that night. She was in a great many hotels that day, and had over a dozen drinks—all hard spirits. She and Mrs Mooney started drinking that morn ing at six o'clock. On her oath she did not remember anything about that day. She had a cut on her head, and it interfered with her memory. She did not remember what time she got home that night. Sho and her friend. re presented themselves to be travellers.—Mrs Mooney was also examined, and was simi larly innocent of any recollection of having been in the Aurora Hotel.—This concluded tho evidence.—The Bench dismissed the case.

Wife Desertion. —William Smith was charged with failing to support his wife for the last six months.—Mr O'Meagher ap peared for tliscomplainant,andMrE. Coopor lor the defendant.—Mr O'Meagher said the complaint was laid under Sections 16 and 17 of the Destitute Persons Act of 1877, and desired that an order should be made for a sufficient sum per week for the support of Mrs Smith. He understood that defend ant had an income of Lls per week, and so he would ask for the largest amount the law permits.—Mrs Smith deposed that she had been married to the defendant about 12 months. When she married she had Ll5O of her own, which she had earned by hard work. She was married in Sydney, and paid the expenses of their marriage with part of the money, and the rest, about LBO, was put in the bank. Her husband had to give her LIOO to keep for him. L7OO worth of property had been conveyed to her,, but she had refused to accept it, and handed her husband a cheque for that amount. Her husband had property. He owned six houses in Abercrombie-street, two in Domain-street, two in Wynyard street, and one in View-street. Her husband had offered her 15s per week, and she was to go to Sydney. Her husband was building at the time. There was nothing to justify her husband in transporting her. She had no means now to maintain herself.—By Mr Cooper: She had taken her money out of the bank last week — about LBO. — A long series of ques tions and answers elicited the fact that she had borrowed a shilling of her husband the day she took the LBO from the bank. Also that she had paid a large amount of the LBO away for drink. Her husband was very " close," and ehe had borrowed money for " pocket money." Her husband had taken her to Sydney, but she did not know that his reason had been that her friends there might get her to give up the drink. She remembered taking the pledge before Mr D. Goldie.-Cross-examined by Mr .O'Meagher : Had often had to help her hus band to bed when he came home drunk. — Mr Cooper argued that no case had been made out.—Mr O'Meagher submitted that it had not been proved that he had sup ported his wife. The Act said he must sup- Eort his wife. The charge of drunkenness ad been completely answered.—Mr Cooper thought that a wife was always supposed to somewhat assist herself in living. This idea was " always acted on in this Court." His Worship did not agree with him.—ln reply to Mr Cooper, His Worship said that intemperate habitswere notsu ffi cient excuse for desertion of a wife.—Mr Smith, the de fendant, deposed that he had property, but there had been so much depreciation that his income had not been more than L 2 10s per week for the past twelve months. He had left his wife in consequence of her habitual drunkenness and abusive language. He was perfectly willing, to contribute 15s towards her support.—By Mr O'Meagher : Witness was nob a teetotaller, but he was very temperate. When he got his wife to take the pledge he took it too: but he had 3ince broken it. He had been once the worse of liquor.— Witness was lengthily examined as to his means.— The Bench held that the defendant could

afford to pay Ll a week.—Mr Cooper asked that the order be made eonditioual on Mrs Smith leaving the house. The Bench then adjourned the case for a week, to enable an arrangement to be come to about the house.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY TELEGRAPH—SPECIAL REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. Tlie Prorogation.

The closing scene of a dismal, session ex. tending over seven weeks eventuated yesterday afternoon, the prorogation taking place at five o'clock by Commission. The commissioners were tlie Hon. G. M. Waterhouse (Acting Speaker,) Major Baillie (Chairman of Committees of the Legislative Council), P. A. Buckley and Reynolds. The session has been a most bare one, for, apart from the passage of tho Representation Bill, absolutely nothing has been effected. Ministers' Expenses. The large sums drawn by Ministers for the travelling expenses of themselves and their attendants engaged the attention of the House till the message was received summoning hon. members to tho Legisla tive Council, where the prorogation cere mony was consummated. Parliament was then formally prorogued till the Bth of July.' The Lords and Local Loans- The Lords scored a point after several inef fectual attempts to kill the Government Loans to Local Bodies Bill. Dr. Pollen and the Hon. George McLean succeeded in hav ing their own way in the expiring moments of the session. The Council insisted on their new clause that no loan should be granted to local bodies till the samo had been sanctioned by a poll of ratepayers, and this the House refused to agree to, as it was opposed to the principle of the bill. A conference between the two branches of the Legislature failed to bring about a compromise, and on tho House finally meet ing the Premier opposed the new clause, which ho characterised as exceedingly pernicious. Major Atkinson also dis approved of the amendments made, and tho House refusing to accept them the bill was dropped. This must be regarded as a decided triumph for those members of the Upper Chamber who endeavoured to block the bill at every stage. Tlie Premier's Intentions. The member for Thorndon made an un successful attempt to " draw " the Premier yesterday afternoon. It was currently repor ted during the forenoon that Sir Rpbert had received an influential requisition from Napier askinghimto contestthatseatand that hewas not disinclined to fight an election with Mr Ormond and with a view of ascertaining .what the intentions of the Hon. Premier were, Dr. Newman repeated the rumour in the House. Sir Robert, however, preserved a dignified silence, and the fact that he did not attempt to deny the report seems somewhat significant. Whether he will de cide to run for Napier or not,he will ask for a renewal of confidence at the hands of the electors for Dunedin East. The Imperial Institute. Ministers have decided to leave over the question of New Zealand's contribution by the Imperial Institute for consideration to the new Parliament. This reply was by Mr Ross, who asked whether in the present unsatisfactory state of the colony and the depression which prevailed in commercial circles it was the intention of the Govern ment to mako any contribution out of public funds towards the Institute in Lon don to commemorate, the Jubilee, of Her Gracious Majesty's s_elf-immortal reign, and if so to what amount ? Government Trnst Funds. A list of securities held in the colony on behalf of the Government gives the total amount belonging to the Government In surance to be L 944.730; to the Armed Constabulary Fund,L2,ooo ; to the Nelson Rifle prize firing funds,Ll,ooo ; to the Com missioners of the Public Debt Sinking Fund, Ll-0,140; to the Post Office, Ll,104,410; to the Public Trust Office, L 129.500; to Public Companies deposited in the Public Trust Office, L 71.800 ; to the Public Works Fund, L 107.852. Special Settlement at Porfc Charles- Some time ago Mr Cadman communi cated with the Minister of Lands re the opening of special settlements at Goro mandel'nnd Mercury Bay. He informs me he yesterday received a communi cation from the Commissioner, in which it is stated that while the Minister is anxious to open up Crown Lands in the^e districts for settlements,the land in question cannot be utilised until some special Act is passed by Parliament providing for its being thrown open. I also hear from Mr Cadman that the Moehau Block, situate at Port Charles, which comprises 1,000 acres of first-class land,,will be thrown open for settlement as soon as a scheme for opening up the block by roads is determined upon. The Police Report. Tlie annual report of the Commissioner of Police laid before Parliament yesterday shows the strength of the force on the 31st March last to be 502 as against 494 last year. The casualties in the force amounted to 33 as against 24 in the previous year. There were 13 resignations and 5 discharges on compensation ; S dismissals ; 1 superan nuation and G deaths. With a view of improving the efficiency of the forces the Commissioner proposes to institute a system of examination some what after the Victorian method, by which any man in the police may claim to pass an examination which shall qualify him for promotion to the rank of sergeant, viz. (1) General knowledge, fourth standard of public schools; (2) Statute Law; (3) Criminal Law and Evidence. The general conductoftheforcehas been very satisfactory. Ministers' Travelling Expenses. After the questions were dispo:ed of, Mr Allright moved the adjournment of the House, and complained that the return of Ministers' travelling expenses had not been laid on the table that day. He expected that travelling expenses of Ministers this year would far exceed any previous year since he had sat in the House. The return showed the total expenses of Ministers, including salaries, was L 13,146 (the Premier : "Nothing of the sort!") exclusive of the salaries of secre taries ; and this disproved their claim to be considered an economical administration. The expenses of each Minister for the year were :—Sir R. Stout,L6s9 2s Sd ; Sir Julius Vogel, L 248 ls 2d ; Mr Ballance, L 659 13s 6d ; Mr Richardson, L 355 ; Mr Larnach, 1-891 10s; Mr Tole, L 21 4; Mr Buckley, L 370 ; Mr Reynolds, L9l. Mr Levestorn said the total expenses were only L 1,493, as the fares should not be charged. The Ministers had gone about the country to ascertain its wants, and the charges were reasonable. The Premier quoted the travelling ex penses of previous Ministers to show that these charges were not exceptional. The expenses, he said, were no gain to Minis ters. The Governor's message notifying the prorogation interrupted the debate. The Minister of Defence has informed Mr Peacock, relative to.land for torpedo sheds at the North Head, that the purchase has not been completed, but the matter is still in progress. No award has yet been given with regard to the formal claim made. The matter will in all likelihood have to be settled in the Compensation Court. Mangare and TamaM Bridges. The Minister of Works informs Mr Buck land that the Government have prepared a bill to compel the local bodies to do their

duty relative to the maintenance of the Ivlangere and Tamaki Bridges. . Restrictions on Stock Imports. The Colonial Secretary is in communica tion with the other colonies relative to the proposal to opDn the ports of New Zea land for the importation of stock, but nothing will be done for the present. A Disabled Public Servant. The Minister of Public Works declines to accede to Mr Buckland's request that he should provide employment for John Murton, who was injured in tho public service. Mr Richardson explained that they were unable to find suitable work for him. Rents of Crown Tenants. Sir Geo. Grey gave notice in the House of Representatives yesterday that early next session he would move for the ap pointment of Court for each Island for the adjustment of tho rents of Crown tenants. The Blew Electoral Districts. Mr Ballance promised Mr W. C. Smith that he would make known the new elec toral boundaries immediately they were fixed. A Hard Task. Mr Fisher gave notice to move, when the House reassembles, that the tariff be re vised in such a manner as to afford protec tion to local industries without increasing the aggregate of taxation., Tho Premier laughed ironically.

Second Edition.

■0 SIR GEORGE GREY STUMPS THE COUNTRY.

THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN.

Wellington, this day. Sir Geop.ce Ghey stumps the country, com mencing at Auckland East forthwith.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

[Reuter.] Melbourne, June 10. Arrived : Tararua, this morning. THE PEARL FLEET DISASTER. Details from Perth of the disaster to the Pearl fleet show • that _20 luggers were wrecked and 120 lives lost.

EXPECTED WAR IN SAMOA.

Sydney, June 10. A private letter from Samoa, dated 28th May, states that war is imminent there. Tamasese haying decided again to attempt the deposition of Malietoa. The letter further says; that the Germans support, the preten sions of Tamasese.

EVENING ~ STARrSATURDIY,"'J [JNE' lirtßß7.

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TO LET, 1 Large or Small Bedroom; terms very moderate.—Apply S. Adams, Symonds-street, next Canham's store. RESSxVIAKING.—Wanted, Work by the day, by a first-class Dressmaker,— Apply for address, S. Adams, Syinond-stree., opposite Wind Mill. 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. ST. PAUL'S—Sunday Services. 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 6.30 p.m. Sermons, "Into Jordan." "Remarks on Luke, XVI., 31." Anthem, "I am Alpha " (Stainer). ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.— First Sunday after Trinity. 10 a.m.. Holy Communion; 11, Morning Prayer and Litany, with Sermon; 3 p.m.; Children's Service; 6.30 Evening Prayer, with Sermon. PIPHANY CHURCH, Karangahape Road.—ll, Morning Prayer, Litany, and Sermon. All seats free. Rev. J. Haselden at both services. ; T. PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Surrey Hills. Morning at 11, "A Divine Unction." Evening at. 6.30, "A Prince in tho Midst of Them."—Rev. R. Som merville. S~~T. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Alten Road.-Morning at 11 and Evening at 6.30, Rev. A. Carrick. PROTESTANT HALL, Karangahape Roe.d.—Mr A. G. Daniells will preach at 3 and 7 p.m. Mr Somerville's. sermon on the " Sabbath Question " will be reviewed at 7. Col lection at. the close. VONDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Theßev. Alexander McLen nan, of Tauranga, will preach to-morrow, at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., and declare the charge vacant, by appointment of the Presbytery. AVONDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL SERVICES. There will be no services on Sunday, 12th inst, as the Rev. Mr McLennan has been appointed to preach tlie Avondale Presbyterian Church vacant. ~ VONDALE.HALL.—Sunday, June 12, Meeting for Worship, Sec, at 11 a.m.. A preacher, from Auckland will preach on a "Good Conscience," at 6.30 p.m. Sankey's Hymns. All are invited B ERESFORD-STREET CONGREGA TIONAL CHURCH-Morning at 11 and Evening at 6.30, Rev. Jas. Chew. . MOUNT EDEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, VIEW ROAD. - Morning at 11, Rev. Mr Bavin. Evening at 6.30, Mr Thos. Ball. Seats free. Strangers invited. IffBWTON CONGREGATIONAL J-Z% CHURCH. — Morning at ll,_ "The Certainties of Christ. Evening at 6.30, "Aaron's Apology; or, a Lame Excuse.—Pastor, Rev. H. J. Lewis. EVONPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-Morning at 11, Rev. H. J. Miller. Evening at 6.3U, Supply. PARNELL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Oddfellows' Hall).-Services as usual: Morning at 11; Evening at 6.30. ITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH —Morning at 11, Rev. C, H. Garland. Evening at 0.30, Rev. H. Bull. Subject, "The Church' 3 Strength and Hope." ST. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH „. , (Ponsonby). Morning at 11, Mr H, Field. Evening at 6.30, Rev. C. H. Garland. PRIMITIVE METHODIST FREE CHURCHES. SERVICES ON SUNDA _Z AS FOLLOWS • ALEXANDRA STREET-Morning at l-VReV. A. J. Smith. Subject, ''Light in the Home:'' Evening at 6.30, Mr Geo. Turley. Fire Bell at 6 o clock. 0^^ 1* STREET-Morning at 11, Mr H. E. Potter. Evening at 6.30, Rev. A. J. Smith. NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCHE3. PITT AND VINCI.NT _STREETg-Morning^t !■/_-!._--.dc ?,-- -£ venJ . g at- a30'Mr J- Fester? MOUNT EDEN-Morning at ii. Rev. S. Macfarlane. Subject, "Rock versus Sand" Evening at 6.30, Rev. S. Macfariane. Subject. The Immortality of the Soul.': ' PONSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH; .. „. Sunday, June 12.-Mo.ningat 11, Rev. J. D. Gil more. Subject, •• Out from the Comriiori §?i___f c?, xn|? a^ G-&R™i J. D. Qilmore: Subject, A RemarkeJWQ Conversion."



; Ecclesiastical. i PRIMITIVE? METHODIST CHURCHES.. FRANKLIN ROAD — Morning at 11 — Miss Malcolm (Evangelist). Evening at 6.30, Miss TUESDAY, at 7.30 (for Young Women), Miss' , Malcolm. _. 77 ", THURSDAY, at 7.30, S.cial Soiree, Miss Malcolm and others. -. RICHMOND ROAD —Afternoon at 3, Rev. ■C.E. Ward. Subject-" Lot's Wife." Evening: at 6.30, Rev. C.E.Ward. Subject, "The Sin Healer." - ■ - , A~ UCKLAND TABERNACLE. Lord's Day, June »_2.*Pastor Thomas Spurgeon will preach. Mdrnihg at 11, "Itis Time to Get Up." Evening at 6.45, "Is Saul also among the Prophets." Jg UCKLAND Sunday School Union.— Monthly Prayer Meeting in Pitt-street Wesleyan Church To-morrow, after evening service. A BBOTT'S OPERA-HOUSE. J_\_ —Mr Geo. AlcMdgc will continue his Lectures on "Stumbling Blocks to Faith." Subject "The Standing Still of the Sun and Moon." Joshua X, 12 to 14. •_ HRISTADELPHIANS meet in the Mount Eden Hall, Summer-street, every Sunday morning, at 11, for Fellowship and the Breaking of Bread. Sunday-school at 9.30. fpEW CHURCH SERVICES, Foresters' _lH Hall, Karangahapo Iload. .-Morning at 11. ORALS INTaBOUR AND 9TRADE will be the subject of the Rev. J. S Hill's Address to Men To-morrow (Sun day) Af tornoon, at Three o clock, m tlie Lecturo Hall Young Men's Christian Association. Come and bring a friend. Gallery reserved for ladies. "FT-HE ADVANTAGES OF FREE JL TRADE" will be the subject of tho Rev J S Hill's address on Tuesday, 14th ins., in the' Lecture Hall, Young Men's Christian Association, at 7.30. All are invited. Como early. Full discussion ot questions at close. ITY HALL "SUNDAY EVENING EVANGELISTIC SERVICES, conducted , by the Young Men's Christian Association, to morrow (Sunday) at eight o'clock. Doors open at half-past seven. Seats all free. Come early. CITY HALL— Sunday Afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The usual Concert will be given in the above hall, by Mr Pooley'l Choir. Open. to the public. Offertory to defray expenses. SSOCIATION for the Teaching of Divine Healing Through Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. - Usual Weekly Meeting, Social Hall, V.M.C.A., Monday, afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Members and sympathisers are invited to attend. .- _ "FT.HE Commandments of Moses and the JL Commandments of Jesus," is the subject; of Discourse at the Christians' Meeting House. Williamson's Aveoue, Surrey Hills, To-morrow, at 6.30 p.m. Prove all things. All are invited. No collection. X UCKLAND TABERNACLE.' A PUBLIC THANKSGIVING MEETING .', Will be held on WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 22, At half-pastseven. — .;-_-'_'-; MAJOR H. C. DANE \ Will Deliver an Address on i< .- ■•vs*. WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THE POOR CHILDREN?" A Collection will be taken on behalf of C. H. Spurgeon's Orphanage. —— — - "-^ . Special Loyal and Patriotic Hymns will be provided. THOMAS SPURGEON, - Pastor. ERESFORD-STREET ■ CONGREGA TIONAL CHURCH. The Sacred Oratorio ". "CHRIST AND HIS SOLDIERS," . ■ £ By John Farmer, ' Recently so successfully rendered, will ba repeated *..*■■-. .; _:, FRIDAY, JUNE 17, ,1887, ; To commence at 7.30. ' • v' Conductor—Mr W. E. Baxter. Organist—Mr J. P. Hooton '-7 -. * In aid of Devonport Congregational -:: Church Funds. Tickets—ls" each* ' . fi I T V ~H A L L. "SUNDAY AFTERNOON "CONCERT ■ BY .-.■ . ' ■ MR POOLEY'S CHOIR. I. Hymn 165, "O God our help in ages past," Mattei. 2. Solo Tenor, "O Salutaris." -3. Mag- . niflcat, Farebrothcr. 4. Fisk Jubilee Hymn, " I've been redeemed." 5.* Scena (Naaman)— Elisha, " Come in O Slmnamite, thy grief re frain, take up thy son, behold he lives again ; Slmnamite, "God be praised, arise, my son, arise"; Child, " Weep not my brother, I do noj more complain,my sleep and dream have healed all mypain"; Child, " I dreamt I was in heaven, and heard the cherubim and'seraphim sing"; Angels, " Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of might";. Child, " I could not number all the throng, nice, this they shone around God's throne, praising: llis holy name in song, hail God of light, had; T. ti *ied to join their lofty themebut while I strove your voice of love awoke me from this heaven ly tlream of pure delight. If any but your dear sweet voice had called your boy from heavenly ioy T think I should not now rejoice to wake again. Weep not dear?,mother. weep not." 6. Nun*c Dimittis (Farebrother); 7. Organ Solo, "The Cairn's March" (Pooley); 8. Anthem; "The Gra.ce of God" (Barnby); 9. Hymn 370, •'For Thoso at Sea" (for a well wisher of these Sunday concerts now on his way to England) ; 10. Postlude, "Marchan'Flambeaux" (Clarke). Doors open at" 2.30. ; Commence at 3 p.m. CUT THIS PROGRAMME OUT.. ff m E QUE ENS ,JUBI LE E_ A .JNTTED THANKSGIVING SER VICE in connection with ,-;,s• THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE for the '*• ■'.*■-•' ' ■•■ - O: CHUF.CHES OF THE PITT-STREET AND GRAFTON ROAD CIRCUIT will be held in the PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH ON TUESDAY MORNING JUNE 21st • . at half pas- ten oclock. v, u 7 j gazette in Baitferiiptcy. * TNBANKR U P T C V., IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF BANE-. RUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND,! In the matter ai "The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and the several amendments thereof, and in the Bankruptcy of Adolph Faravel, of'the City of Aucklan d, Hairdresser, a Debtor. ' *~'■ Notice is hereb-. - givb_. that Application will he made to the Court on MONDAY, the Utn day of July prox., at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter-as counsel can be heard, that an Order of Discharge bo granted to thtj aboveaamed A_ olph Faravel. Dated this 10th day o.f June, 1887. S. JACKSON; Jusr,7 3 Solicitor for the Bankrupt. T N BAN X* R-U PT« C 3?, IN THE COURT OF BANERUPTCY . HOLDEN/AT AUCKLAND, - Ir? the matter, of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and the several amendments thereof, and: in tha Bankruptcy of William Albert Fenton of the Uity of Auckland, Wholesale and Retail Butcher, a Debtor. « ■: Notice is hereby given that application will be made to the Court on MONDAY the llth day of July pros, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon or. as soon thereafter- as Counsel can be heard. that an order of.discharge be granted to tho abovenamed William Albert Fenton. i Dated the llth day of June, 1887. ''■ ;' '■■■.'■ ii ! S. JACKSON; Jul., *; Solicitor for the Bankrupt, . COMINQ JEVENTsT Meetings, &c, To-night. ; A^ Man fhe6^llollß6^^^ 10pera Company i^ °S._.l^r_-^^ V.M.C.A, Rooms-Evangclistic.Ser vice,. 7.30. : Glassworks, Freeman's Bay — Exhibition 'o. Glassblowmg, 2 to o. ' " Temperance Halj-Fr'ee Enterteinment, 7.30. Auction Sales on Monday. ..* . S. Cochrane-.& Son-Properties, 12.' ' :AA,. -G.Sibbin—Pictures, Mouldings, Frames, '''See.. Ah ' . •■■m::Z 'ZAZ-t ■/-.■■■■ y- '.- .■■.•,*-. .-./•