In regard to the taking of the census, the papers for which had to be filled up lasb night, some complaints have been received by the enumerator from persons with whom no paper hae been left. Any person who has not received a paper can get one on application to Mr Seaman or to any sub - enumerator. The sub - enumerators are now hard at work getting in the returns, but it will be some time before all can bo gob in. The shipping returns will occasion most difficulty to gee them correct. All inward and outward bound steamers have to be boarded within 48 hours from last night, and the returns will have to include the men-of-war now in port. A good deal depends on the correct taking of bhe census, and every endeavour should be made by the inhabitants of the country to make it a full record. Mr Seaman's office is in the Victoria Arcade.

Mr F. J. Moss, British Resident at Barotonga, lefk by the steamer Richmond unexpectedly yesterday. He intended to remain in Auckland for some time longer, but ab the lasb moment he received information which required his immediate departure for Rarobonga, and obeyed the call of duty.

A cable message from Sydney to-day gives the last chapter in the terrible tale of tho torpedo explosion in Sydney harbour. Aβ only scattered fragments of flesh were recovered of those killed in the gun cotton disaster is was impossible to identify them, and consequently no inquest was held. The remains were placed in one coffin, and buried yesterday in the Wavorloy Cemetery, Sydney, in tho presence of a tremendous assemblage. His Excellency the Governor and three troops attended the funeral. The injured men are recovering, and though some of them are atone deaf it is hoped the affliction is only temporary.

There was a little mild excitement among tho nurses at the Hospital yesterday morning, owing to the flight of one of the patients, a little girl about 12 years old. The child had by some means eluded the attendants and got to the front door without notice. Then with head bound up and nothing bub a night-dress on she struck out for home. Aβ the little figure trotted down the path the nurses caught sight of it, and the hue and cry was set up. Some of the young ladies displayed considerable running powers, bub a stern chase is a long chase, and they had to thank a lad on the road for heading off the runaway. She wag carried back to her cot little the worse for the escapade.

The St. Leonard's "Observer" devotee considerable space in two recent issues to an obituary notice of the late Alderman Hill, brother of Mr Hill, Collector of Customs at thie port, who recently visited Auckland for the benefit of his health. , Alderman Hill was born in the city of Cork and came to Hastings many years ago. There he became known as a man of high qualifications both in business and in public life. In 1883 he vras made an Alderman, and his popularity was always great. The funeral took place on January 31st, when both Hastings and St. Leonard's bore evidences of general mourning, shutters being closed and blinds drawn during the period when the obsequies were taking place. The cortege was a large representative one, including the Mayor and Councillors, the repre»entatives of several clubs and associations, and a very large number of other friends. The ceremony was a most impressive one, and the coffin was covered with beautiiul wreaths of flowers sent by friends of the deceased.

The death of Captain Mackenzie Wilson, Hospital librarian, ip reported. On Good Friday last, at the ripe a;»e of eighty-six, this old man passed away to join the great throng of those who have gono before. It appears that up to the Wednesday night he was in his usual health, but on Thursday Mr Schotield, the Hospital clerU, tound him lying upon the floor of his room in a tit. He died thenextday, Good Friday, and was interred on Saturday at Waikemiti Cemetery. Captain Mackenzie Wilson was born in British Guiana, South America, on the Bth January, 1806. Threo years after the family landed in Liverpool, his father being a partner in the firm of Sir John Gladstone and Co. At 15 years of acre he was placed in the same school with William Ewarfc Gladstone, whose friendship has continued ever since. In 1826, by the favour and interest of Huskieson, then Prime Minister of England, young Wilson obtained a commission in the army. lie joined the 55th Regiment, and gradually rose through the various stages until in 1836 he was gazetted a captain. Hβ served in South Africa, and was many years in India, where he suffered terribly from dysentery and cholera. Ultimately he sold out k ' the army, married a wifo, and came to thia colony in 1063. He was a prolific writer. About twelve years ago at the age of 73 he wrote a paraphrase on the civ. Psalm and got it printed in a pamphlet; he then canvassed the city and the whole of the Auckland province on foot, and sold three thousand copies, with the profit from which he founded the Hospital library and became the librarian, the Government allowing him board and residence in the Hospital and £10 α-year. He had a room to himself, and in shia position enjoyed a good measure of poace and contentment. The tiring match between the MartiniHenry Rifle Club and the team from the Squadron did nob take place on Saturday last, owing to the non-attendance of the latter. A sweepstake match among the members of the Club at the 200 yd and 600 yd ranges, resulted as follows :— Doughty, 55 ; Spinley, 55 ; Brown, 55 ; Tobin, 51; Mr Annell, 54 ; Soall, 53 ; Moore, 53 ; Parslow, 53 ; Mr Hay, 53. A fire occurred on Saturday night on the p.r. Tam-o'-Shatiter, which was lying near the Onehunga Wharf. Two men standing near saw the flames, and at once, with other help, put out the lire. The damage done is but slight. Only throe inobriatos appoared ab the Police Court this morning before Mr James Gilmour, J. P. Aβ they were all firct oflondeis, euch was fined saor 24 hours' hard labour. Oα Friday night last one of the Tramway Company's cars was burnt and totally destroyed at Epeom. The car had been run on a siding ab fire minutoa to twelve. Shortly afterwards a passing milkman saw it ablaze. The night stableman and watchman rnaliod out, but could not save it. It is thought that the lamp of the car had exploded and sot fire ko the American pine of which the car is made. The damage is fully covered by innuranco in tho New Zsaland Fire lusuranco OIKco. The second annual exhibition in connection with the Auckland Academy of Arts ia notified to tako place in tho Choral Hall next Scptomber. A Kanaka named Roto waa to-day found dead in his whare ab (he Thames jusb beyond Tararu. He had evidently been dead for two or threo days. Hβ w&s always roost eccentric In hi* bohnviour, and although a recipient of charitable aid repeatedly refused further aa.'ifrtance from friend." in the neighbourhood who were willing to help him. An inquesb will be held. The Eden and Epsom Tennis Club may well congratulate itself on the results of this season's play. Its lady representative. Miss Spiere, though beaten for the championship by Miss Mowbray, of I'arnell, played a splendid game; Mr Morrison beat Mr Goodhue, of I'arnell, tor the Gentlemen's Singles Championship. In the inter - club doubles its representatives won four game* out of five against l'arnell; and on Saturday last won the whole five events against the University Club. At the University lawn Miss Spiere and Mr E. Gledhill beat Miss Scherff and Mr Gould 6-1, 6-2; end Messrs Hooper and UpSll beat Messrs Chew and Humphries 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. On tho Eden lawn Mise Hall and Miss Durrieu beat Misses Nicholson and Itigby 6-4, 4-6, 6-5; Miss M. Paton and Mr Maofarlane beat Miss Atkinson and Mr Wooller, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, after 12 deuces in the last sot; and Messrs Carr and Tempest beat Messrs A. Goldie and Rich 6-1, 8-6, 6-2. Next Saturday the Parnoll and University Clubs will play off the doubles for second place. A match has been arranged between Miss Hitchins, lady champion of the Hawke's Bay Ciub, and Miss Mowbray, Auckland's lady champion, to tako place early next week. The Gordon Football Club had a very successful annual meeting in the Imperial Hotel on Saturday evening. Mr Herrold occupied tho chair. The report and balancesheet were adopted, tho latter showing a email debit balance caused by heavy expenses fora gymnasium last season. About 20 new members were elected. The following officers were elected :—President and vice-presidents, re-elected, with the addition of.Mr J. M. Shera M.H.R. as a vicepresident); captain, F. Jervie ; vice-captain, H. Poland ; secretary and treasurer, T. Neill; committee, T. Murray, D. Stewart, and M. Herrold. It was decided that the first fifteen should not interfere with tho second's members to the disadvantage of the latter. A special train was run to Hamilton on Saturday to enable Lord .Onslow to attend the South Auckland races. The journey to and fro wn« got over in very quick time, and without a hitch. On the down trip the train moved off from the-Hamilton station ab a quarter past five and reached Auckland at ten minutes to nine, stopping on the journey fully fifteen minutes. The cheap passenger train also ran to the timetable advertised. Mr C. Hudson want up with Lord Onslow, bufc came down in the passenger train. The arrangements of the day reflected the greatest credit on Mr Hudson and the Railway Department. Ab St. Patrick's yoeterday at 9 a.m., there was a largo attendance of the offioers and men from the various warships in port. After addressing theßritish sailors the Very Rev. _ Father Hackett addressed the Austrian seamen in their native tongue. The reverend gentleman epeaks fluently in that language, and the visitors were pleased very much at hearing their mother tongue ■o far away from thoir native land. "Black-Eyed Susan" was repeated ab the Opera House on Saturday evening by Miss Amy Vaughan's Company, and was very well received. There wae an excellent attendance, and the burlesque caused great amusement. The various characters were enacted in excellent style, Miss Vaughan and Miss May Travers "especially deserving praise. The songs and nances were all well given. Mr W. I, Robinson is just commencing a course of Marine Engineering , , on Tuetday evenings at tho technical classes, in Wellesley-street. This meets a definite want among the mechanical'section of the community. Many young men will follow the occupation of sea-going engineers, and this class training will help to obtain the necessary certificate from the Board of Trodo.

A boxing match is to take place thi* evening in the Zealandie Rink between E. Donovan and S. Armstrong for a purse of £40. Donovan is well known in Auckland as a clever boxer ; and Armstrong, though he has not appeared before in public, is said to have plenty of ability. The performance will begin at 8 o'clock.

The members of the Ruby Band of Hope (Parnell) provided the programme at the Temperance Hall on Saturday evening, when there was a good attendance. Songs were given by Misses Hodgson, Knapp, May Coombe3, Smith, and Mr Hampton. Readings and recitations were delivered by Mis 3 Adlington and Mr Smith, while a pianoforte solo was contributed by Miss Good. Action songs, dialoguus, and glees were also well rendered by tho members of tho Band of Hope. A favourite resort on a Sunday evening to both churchgoers and non-churchgoers, seems to be the evangelistic services held in tho City Hall in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association. A goodly number assembled there last night to hear Mr Nimmo speak. This gentleman is on a visit to Lhe colonies, and has occupied the pulpits of various denominations since his arrival in Auckland. Hia short but stirring address last nijjht was listened to with considerable interest. Mr Nimmo haa the arb of sending what he has to say right home to the hearts of his hearers with a few plain practical words, and consequently he had a moat attentive and appreciative audience. Scattered here and there about tho hall were several " Jack tars " from the warships in port, who seemed to enjoy the service immensely, especially the singing. Mr. X. Whitelaw occupied the chair. The concert and dance for the benefit of Widow McCarthy and family takes place in the Newmarket Hall to-morrow evening. A number of well-known lady and gentleman professionals will provide the first part, in the form of a chair performance a In Christy, and the second parti will bo supplied by lady and gentleman amateurs of Auckland and Newmarket, and will eonRiab of songs, dances, etc. Tickets have been fixed at a low price, und an tho object is a dosorving one no doubt there will be a bumper houso. The conversazione to be held in St. Patrick's Hall to-morrow night V.o celebrate the reopening of tho Auckland Catholic Literary Society promises to bo most successful. Among thoso who are to contributo to the evening's entertainment may be mentioned Mr Thos. Bracken (so well and favourably known throughout the colony as a poot and orator); Mr Montague, who will givo a representation of the famous screen scone in "School for Scandal;" Dr. and Miaa Egan, Mr H. McCarthy, G. Knight, Miss Lorrigan, and other well - known amatoura. The quarterly meeting of tho Miners' Union was held at the Thumee on Saturday night, when it was mentioned that it is now a branch of a now colonial district with headquarters ob Roefton, instead of at Creawick. The fjn'on now has a credit balance of £500, and during the pasti quarter the income oxceeded the expenditure by £70. Tho Ponsonby Lodge of Druids announce elsewhere that their lodge room has been removed from Poneonby to St. George's Hall, Nowton, where tho upstairs portion hae been engaged as a meeting room. Tho romovul is partly owing to the considerable increase in the membership of tho Lodge of late, and also to objections by parents to the Lodge being held in a hotel. A large increase in the strength of the Lodgo has recently caKen place, and evidently tho benefits of this and kindred societies are widely appreciated by young mon.