SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

H ,v ■: Aa. Mi} Tomorrow Morning, 9.52 • UNHBT.—Thin ttvoning. G. 29 UMtISK.—To-Morrow Morning, 5.53 M JON'S AGIC-Flrat Quarter, Bth, 7.41 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LABTKVKKIKG. Argylo, s.s., Crawford, from Whan^aivi Matnutan, brißaniino, Brnn.it, from Samoa

T.i-DAY. Waltaki, 8.5., HntchtßOn, fromßnsso'.l Tararua, s.h., Uarrard, from Russell

DEPARTURE 3.

LAST KVJNINO. Ruby, floh., Lambort, for Kuaaoll Golden Mo. sob., Watts, fur Rugaull Sovoruign, eohoonor, Hay ward, for Haiatonga

TO-DAY. Reward, schooner, Anderson, for Whangarcl Ansdell, barque, i at lor, for Kaipara Speodwoll, kotch, McLivor, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Loch Urr, loading Tauranga — Ulonolg, \Vodnc3iliiy; Waltaki, Thursday RusboH—lona, Monday Whangaroi and Hussoil-Wnitikl, Wednesday N»w Plymouth and douth—l Jonguin, Ttiosday W>mngnroi—Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays Waltaki. Frlduy Lovuka—-outhern Cro-s, Bth Friondly Islands-Myrtle Islands— Corouot

IMPORTS.

Per Rona, from Lyttolton--7 cason bacon niul hama.—T. 11. Ham, and Co.

EXPORTS.

Per Matatiutau, from Paaina: 00 tons copra

Por Sovereign, for Harotoiißa—Bss pieces un drosaed and IS7 piocos dressed timbor, 110 bags Hour, 3ti tacks potaioou, 21 casss bottled beor, (i oases uonova, 2 qr.-cu.sks rum, 3 boxes toa, 2 bales, 8 cmos preserved llsh, 10 cases cottons, 1 casn perfumort spirit?, 1 raso apparol. 1 packngo drapery, 2 oases jama, 1!) empty casks, 12 kegs Bait beef. 1 enso bx>tß, 1 case bacon und hums, 1 case milk, 1 cmo picklea, 1 caso sowing machines.

Inward? Ciastwisk.—Sunboam, from Manaia, withl2,ooo feot timber ;'s?outh Carolina, from Barrior, wi h 18 tons wood, 5 sacks gum; Elsinore, from Tairoa. with 26,000 feet timber ; Ghost, fioin Orowa, wilh 22.000 feet baulk tim ber.

Outwards CotST\vis«\—Sunbeam for Manaia, Carolina, for Blind Hay ; Klsinoro, for Talrua, with 10 bags oats, 10 bags grass seed, l! ciaos milk, 2 tons potatuos ; Ghost, fur Omaha; Lizzie, for Wnngapoua, with 10 bags bran, 10 bans chuff. 10 casks beef, 22 packages sundry merchandise.

The barquenlino Falcon sails for Kaipara this eveningl

Thd schoonar Minuio llaro U to leave for Ois borne and Kait Coast ports about Tuesday next.

The barque Ansdell loft for Knlpira to-dp.y in ballast. ' She will when thero load timber for Melbourne.

Tho schooner Josophine and Taviunl were docked this irorning to uniloriro a KBiioral overhaul.

Tho schoonor Saxon cleared at tho Customs to-day for Tuirna, whero tho loads l,5;)0 feot of timber for Lyttelton.

Tho schoonor Howard for Whangarei takes ft cargo comprising 15,000 feet timbor. 30C0 bricks, 0 tons flour, 80 sicks oat 3, 23 sacks lime,22 aojrs, 10 packages sashes, 30 bundles mouldings, 1 ongine aud 1 toiler.

Tho s.s. Argjlo arrived from Wlmngiroi last evening, with 120 cases fruit, 11 cases luggage, 103 sacks coal. 2 hides, 13 boxea Ofjgsvl cases fowl?, 2 tonssandrios, S sacks fungus, and tho fallowing passo/.tcers:—Miss Higgii.s and 3 children, Mrs McLean, Messrs .Alexander, Hunter, Bishop Kbett. Captain Kllis and 3 in the steerage.

'Ihe s.s. Taraiua, for Melbourne and Southern pcrtßtakes the following passnngers : —For Gisboi no—Mi.-s Morgan, Mrs Clark, Key. Pym, Messrs Clark, Morgan, Sigloy. Chapman, Large For Lyttelton—Miss Rose, Mr W. H039, Mr and Mrs tao. Misses E:\gland (3). For Napier-.Mrs Kraft. Mrs Williams Misses Peroival, Day, Mr ana Master Kraft, Ueailoy, Donelly. W. B. White. For Port < halmer*- Meßsrs Kennedy, McKonzle, H. Harrowoll. For Wellington—Miss P. Wrig*, Key. Norrie, Messrs C. Capello, H. Koning, H. K. Porter, W. Franks, Uixou, MacniecoJ, lyel), Key. J. Macky. for Melbourne--Keilly, 2<!:<\jPopplolon, Mr JT. Reilly, Mr Gattell.

Tho brigantine MatautßU arrived in harbour from Samoa and Tonga last evening. She left Apia (jamoa) harbour on ihe loth January and called at tho island of Tutulia and Anlui of tho Samoa gtoup, Savago Island, and Vavau of Tonga group. When oft Savage Island a northerly gale with high sea was experienced, during which the ship's boat was carried away. Vavau was left on February 17th and had high variable winds duiing the first part of tho pus sage, and fn Sunday last experienced a very heavy north-west gale with very hiijhsea. The wind suddenly shifted to the south-west and it was found nec^ssiry to heave to for eighteen hours. Light aira end calms up to arrival. Passengers:—Messrs 11. T, Downes, J. A. Haner, and Capt. Scott.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Rowena, s s., Amodeo, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Rowena, 5.9., Amodeo, for Waitsrn

EXPORTS. Per Rowena, for Waitara—2 pair sculls, and 15 packages.

The B.s. Rowena, for Waitara, took the follow^ Ing passengers:—Mr Wilson and Mrs Smith.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

HOKiAKGi, yesterday. Arrived: Advance, Bchooner,from Waitara.

Wellington, yesterday. Arrived: Savoy Lac?, schooner, irom Lyttel ton. Sailed: iiawea, for the Morth.

Port Chalmers, yesterday. Arrived: Albion, from Auckland. Sailed British Sceptre, ship, for London.

Rcsshll, this day. Arrived: lona, s,s.. from Auckland, at 2 p.m,

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Offlco, Friday. AUCKLAND CATTX.E MARKET.

MB AIFRED BUOKLAND'S WEEKLY REPORT. On Friday last, fodder was fairly competed for, and without alteration in valaa from previous week's prices. Horse stock were offered in full numbers, and, beinz principally of toe class required—aotive medium and light draught—met with a good sale, at prices rang ing from £11 to £22 each. A light harness buggy sold for £25 Tho sale of eecond-clasa timbor otthe dta hulm wharf, on Saturday, was fully attended, and the prices obtained ranged from 2a Gd to 7s tho ICO feet.

At the sale of hides and skins, on Tuesday, hides 'were In slightly better inquiry; prices ranged from3Jd to 4 3-16 d the lb.; fheepskinn, 18 2d to 3j 6ii each. Wool was rather low in price. Scoured floeco brought from S| ito 12Jd; fleece wool, in grease, 6d to 6Jd the lb. At Reinuora, on Thursday, dairy cattle were at previous values, and no Btoro cattle yard=d. Fat cattle in average supply; 142 head yarded, all of cholca quality. Prices wero slightly better than last weoli, and ranged from 20a to 25s the lOOlbs,. 223 being the price obtained for the greater number. Sheep were in full nunv bars about 1000 yarded. Prices were steady throughout the sale at near 2id the lb. Tho Hmbs yarded were many of them -well grown, but wanting in quality. Boat pens brought from 103 to 12s each; croBS-bred wethers brought from 8s 6d to Its 6d; lon^wooled wethers, He 6d to 103 6d each. MEB3R3HUIVTERAND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT, Horse?.—There has scarcely been bo much doing aa on the previous week, but an average number have changed hands. The entries for disposal by auction at the Durham Yards were not so numerous as on the previous week, nor were there any high-priced animals submitted, but there was (steady competition, and almost without exception lots were cleared, Wo quote hacks, £5 to £13 ss; light harness, £12 10j to £16 15b; medium draught, £22 to £28 103; heavy draught, £36. CattK—The supply ha? been largo, but tho demand was Black, and prices of all descriptions ruled in favour of the purchaser. At Ne wmsrket on Taesday there was an average supply of dairy and store stock, and a large one of fat beasts, while at Papaknra, on Wednesday, there was a large number of cows and store stock yarded, and prices for these descriptions ruled a shade higher than at Newmarket. Fat baasts were exceptionally low, scarcely averaging 201 per lOOlbs., price ranging from 17s to 22*, and top sorts selling relatively better than inferior stores, which, although lower In value, leave but a small margin for the grazier. There remains an un satisfied demand for well-bred young springers cows, and heifers. Sheep.- There was a large number yarded at Newmarket, on Tuesday, The competition was steady throughout, ana prices had a slightly up ward tendency as compared with last week. Lambs were rather scarce, and consequently higher than the previous week. Pigs were in increased supply, and good porkers sold at satisfactory prices.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. s. d. s. d. s d.s.d Huttfct.fs.lb 0 8-0 0 Milk, quart 0 4-0 ( Beat Dairies 0 10—0 0 Butter, fa, lb 10 o—l ( Butter, sit, lbO o—o 0 Butter, salt 0 10—0 ( Chooao(new) 0 s—o 6 Cbeeao (col.) 0 B—o ( Do., Cant. 0 6-0 0 Eggs, doz... 1 6-0 ( Bggs, doz. 1 3—o 0 Lurd, lb .. 0 o—o X Lard, lb (tins) 0 7-0 8 Fowls, each 2 6-3 C Bacon and Hams, Ducks, each 2 6—3 C Provincial 0 7—olo Geese, each 5 o—7 0 Canterbury Hams Turkeys .. 5 0-7 0 and Bacon (in Bacon, lb .. 0 10—1 0 cloth) '.. 0 10J-1 0 Hams, lb .. 1 o—l 3 Bread, 4d to 4Jd per 21b loaf Jams, per case, 5 doz, 32s 6d. to 353 Butter is plentiful, and ranges from 8d to lOd. Very caoice dairies only at the latter price. Bggß are scarce. Butcher's Meat. Retail. s. d. s. d. Roasting Beef 0 5 to 0 7 Boiling Beef 0 4 — 05 Mutton, hind-quarter .. .. .- 0 0 — odj „ fore-quarter 02i — 0 3 Lamb, fore-quarter ) n n n <• „ hind-quarter J 0 0-0 6 Pork and Veal 0 6 — 07 Steaks -06 — 08 Chops and Sausages 0 5 — 06 Tallow best (wholesale)—mutton, 32s 6d : mixed, 255. Floub Markkt. Wholesale. & s. d. Superfine Flour, Bilk dressed, per ton.. 13 0 0 Fine Flour, ditto, household .. .. 12 0 0 Sharps, per ton 6 0 0 Adelaide, per ton .. .. £1310s-11 0 0 Oamaru, per ton .. .. _ .. 11 10 0 Dunedin, per ton 11 0 0 Canterbury, per ton 11 0 0 Bran per ton (sacks included) .. .. 50 0 Cabin Broad 18 0 0 Oatmeal 11 0 0 Pearlßarley .. _ 18 0 0 Hay and Corn Market. Wholesale. 8, A. b. d. £, 0. £ s. Maize (Syd.) none Hay, me'dow , „ (Cal.) none ton pressed 5 o—o 0 „ (Ftjn.) 0 o—3 3 Lucerne, do None „ (Coast) 3 3-3 6 Straw (load) 0 18—1 10 Cats .. ..2 0-2 4 Chaff .. ..4 10-5 0 Wheat (fowl) 3 6-4 0 Hay (oaten) 5 10-6 0 Potatoes, «310s. ,

Mail Notice.

Maim will Close as Under.— This Day. Per s.s. Tararua an follows :— For India, China. Japan.Medttoranean Ports, and Continent of Knropo, at 3 p.m. • For Tauranga, Giiborno, Napier. Southorn Ports, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brindißi, for letters specially co prepaid had a'drcssed, at 4 p.m. For money orders, registered lotters, and newßoapers, at 4 p.m. Late letters till 4.20 p.m. For Whitiang), Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotlk), per Olenelg, at 4 p.m. For Whanftarei Heads. Parua, W»ipu, Whan (fsroi, and Tanglhua, por Argylo, at 1 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Parus, Waipu, Whan garei, and Maugapai, por Waltaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Anterpriso, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, sth inatant. For Tairua, per Gem, at 9 a.m, For Tryphena, par South Carolina, at 9 a.m. For Walwera, Mahuranei, Matakana, Mango wai, etc , per Hoao Casey, at 10 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at i p.m. Monday, 7th instant. For Taranaki, vVanpe*rml. Wellington, and South, per Oreti, at 11 a.m. For llunsoll, Kawakawa, WaLgaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Bth instant. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, por To Anau, at 3 p.m. Wednesday, 9th instant. For Levuka, Tonga, and Samoa, per Southern CroBS, at 3 p.m. N.B.—Tho mail* for districts in tho Waikato hitherto made up at this offlco at 11 a.m, are now closed at 7.30 o,m. lletura mail 3 aro received at 5 p.m. S. B. 8139, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March, 4th, 1881.

Theatre Royal - Thompson's Confederate Diorama of the American War, 8 p.m.

Hob3on-atreet—Davis' Boxlnj Saloon, 7.30 p.m.

Temperance Hall—Auckland Band of Hope Union, 7.30 p.m.

Marriage.

STOUT-9ARDINKR.-0n 28th February, 18S1, Goorge Stout, of London, to' larollne Gardiner, of Mount Albert, fourth daughter ot William Gardiner, of Suffolk, Kngland.—Homo papers please copy.

Notices to Corespondents.

Tim—The Confederate Bteamer "Alabama" (Captain Semmes), attacked and sunk by tho U.a. Corvette Kearsarge (Captain Winlow), near Cherbourg, France, on tho 19th June, 1861.

"J.W." (Thames).—lf you had watohed our " Notices to Correspondents" yon would have known that yonr letter Is inadmlssable at the present stage. Inquirer— According to the telegrams Lone band did not start for tho Dargavillo Cup.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News and The Echo.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1881.

Forth aus lhat acksassistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the ood that we can do.

The Panama Canal is the great question of the future for the Pacific colonies, and especially for New Zealand. The only inducement for the farming class to prefer Manitoba and the Western States of America as a field for cmi-, gration, is the great expense of transit' to the antipodes. The climate and soil of New Zealand furnish conditions of cultivation much nearer to what they are iised to, and know how to deal with. The failing supply of grain is a question of almost weekly discussion in all the European papers. Russia has been obliged to import, Hungary will not long be able to supply the increasing demand of the countries nearest to her, and in view of higher prices is turning her attention to the improvement of her water communi cation. The conditions of American grain cultivation are peculiar. From the Agricultural Commission Eeport of Messrs Bead and Pell, and from American sources, we gather ;hat the soil of the Eastern States s gradually being worked out, and ?armers move further West for

virgin soil rather than import manure. Tho Eastern States iiro used for cheese forms and market gartlons to supply tho increasing demands of their own great towns. Tho iuimeuso distances and difficulties of transit will, Messrs Rend and Pell think, moro and inoro hamper tho American grain-growers. This can never bo the oaso with Now Zealand with hor splendid sea-board, and lino harbours ; and cheap transit is all that is required to give her a profitable market for all she may pro duce. This tho Panama Canal will provide. It will revolutionize our ocean traffic. Since Prosidont llnyes's address it. is cloar that America will be no stumbling block in M. Lessons' path, and nil England asks for is strict neutrality in the futnro direction. Tho subscription list in Now York rcachod 3G,000 shares the lirsfc day, aud 1,200,000 shares were afterwards applied for. Spain .sub scribod for 00,000 ; Franco was much the largest subscriber. Tho success was ononnous, according to Paris correspondents. Mr Thompson's resignation of his secretaryship to the American Navy for tho Chairmanship of tho American Oonnnittee.has boenopon to much criticism, as he is an advocate of the Moni'O doctrine, and rogurda the On I iostwps'Canal us a private enter prise Financially his appointment is considered a good ono in France, The canal is now not a. inero specula tive project, but a work in progress, and the unanimous opinion of English and American papers, by which the undertaking is much discussed, places its iniluenco upon trade on an equality with that exercised by M, do Lessops' other greatuchievemontat tho isthmus of Suez. If it is thought to bo of so much importance to Kuropo, what will bo its effects upon this colony, and especially upon Auckland'/ The answer is limited only by tho enterpri/.o and foresight of the people in preparing to utilize tho advantages which aro boing secured for us without any effort of our own.

The Russian Finn, John Procofly, who was committed for trial nl the Thames Police Court, on tho serious chargo of immleriug Iliinioim lliria, at To Aroha, was brought into town lust evening, on board the p.s. Enterprise, in charge of Constable McMauu.s. Proeoll'y was removed to-day to Mount Kden gaol.

The trialfour's content in connection with the Ponsouby Rowing Club takes place to morrow afternoon. Thoro will bo two heats, the tirst commencing at 3 p.m. The following are tha crews : - No, 1. —Messrs U. V. Mor yieth (stroke). J. Duuiictt, \V. Jones, and W. Scott. No. 2.—McssrH W. Dalian (stroke), Mahouey, E. L. Stodart, aud F. A. Jones. No. 3,—Mewurs T. D. IlaUtend (stroke), W. Farqulmr, F, Cooper, and C. Lewis. No. 4.—Messrs T. Owen (itroke), W. 15. Taylor, T. Farqulmr, aud Mr Bruce Lloyd.

Two letters wero found planted and pnitly covered up at I'onsonby, and are now in the possession of Mr I'ardy at tho Police station. The lettfi-j are respectfully ad drensed to Barrett, Esq., Solicitor, Bud ford-square, London ; and Mrs J. Robert*, Cotts' Tavern, Princes Road, Buckhurat Hill, Eesex. It is conjectured, rightly, or wrongly, that tho writor entiusted his letters to somo portion who neglected to post them. The owner may recover the letter* on applying to Mr Pardy.

The sailing race—third heat—which was expected to take placo to-day, did not eventuate. At 2 p.m., the time appointed for starting, Captain McKenzie, uirpiro anil starter, was waiting on the wharf, but neither boat put in an appearaiu'3, and ho had not beeu ollicially informed of the cause of the delay. We learn, however, that when the race was first arranged botweou the bo;it* it was ngrced that on the last or filial competition either owner would be allowed to postpono the race for a day upon the forfeiture of 30s. Mr Waymouth, the owner of the Observer, in formed Mr Bigelow this morning that he wished the rnco postponed until Saturday afternoon, as he wished to see haw his boat would belinvo with a good breeze, the two previous days haying been very calm, We believe the owner of the Madge agreed to this on the couditioti of the payment of the SOfl, and the race will now come off to-mor row if the wind is considered favourable.

The case parallel to the one decided by tho Property Tax Reviewers in connection with Somervell's Buildings, corner of Vulcan Lane, cropped up at Oamaru, and is thus reported in the North Otago " Times " :—" At the Board of Reviewers yesterday, in refcrenco'to clmiao 24 of the Property Assessment Act, which says that property lot for over 12 months shall he assured at 14 times its annuual rental, Mr Shrimski urged that the chiuso did not apply in his case as his property was let to six tenants who were under tho ono roof, and the clause, ho held, only applied to cases where a property was let iv ouo lot to a single tenant. The latter would be liable under the covenants of the lease to keep the property in good order and con dition and fully insured, whereas in his case these expenses fell upon his shoulders. The Court considered with the view taken by the objector, and reduced the amount by £1440, tha origiunl assessment being £7440."

At a public breakfast at the Victoria CofFee Palace in connection with the Vic torian branch of tho London Missionary Societies, the Key. Mr Neilson, of tho New Hebrides, and Captaiu Tiupie, of the missionary ship John Williams, condemned tho labour traffic in the South Seas m being a system of slavery, and attributed the rpcent massacres in the Pacific Islands to the barbarous conduct of white traders to wards the natives.

A correspondent sonds ua the follow, ing account of an jcriel waterspout last evening:—"At about 6 30 p.m. last oven ing, while standing at my door facing the north, and looking towards the north-east, [ saw a curious pear-shaped white cloud terminating in a sharp point towards the ■oarth. 'I his was rapidly revolving, and the head or top moving about very much as a balloon does whan held down. The motion could be distinctly seen. The cloud from which it sprung was a very dense one, and at an elevation of 30 degrees above the horizon. I watched for ten minutes or more expecting it to burst, but eventually it was hidden from my sight by other clouds."

The adjourned Licensing Court was held at Onehunga on| Wednesday at noon, Present: K. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M., Messrs J. D. Jackson, Janiea Robertson, and T. Faton. An application was made by Rbt. Farrell for a new license at Mangere for a house near to the bridge, known as the Bridge Hotel. After some consideration the Commissioner decided that no new license would be given, as they did not consider any house was needed in that locality. The Manukau Hotel was trans ferred from A. Cunningham to T. Whitson. A new license was applied for the New North Road Hotel, at the junction of Kingsland Road. Mr Laishlcy, who ap -1 peared for Mr J. Page, stated that it was contemplated by Mr Page to make some additions to a house which had been origi nally pat up for an hotel, at tho junction of the Kingsland Road. The locality was a rising one and mos' of the Inhabitants were in favour of Mr Page obtaining a license. Ho did not desire to obtain any promise from tho Bench as to the granting of the license in June next, but merely desired to know that in the event of the proposed additions being made whether the Commissioners would be inclined to receive the application favourably. The Chairman said no promise could be given, but there was no objection at present to either Mr Page or the house.

I 'Die inquest on the body of John Riordan, who was killed by being thrown from his horse at Stokes' Point, resulted in a verdict of accidental death from concussiou of the spine. Mr Maxwell, in his evidence, deposed that he saw deceased on Saturday, he having arrived from Auckland by the 2 o'clock afternoon ferry boat. Deceased looked as if ho had been drinking. Ho did not look sober. Witness went away from the hotel to Auckland, and did not return till the 5.30. Knew nothing of the accident. Did not see deceased and Messrs Wriglcy and Agnew start from the hotel. Found deceased about 6.30 in the harness room. He bathed deceased's temples, and got him jsome blankets to_ make him comfortable, Got up several times in the night, and bathed hia temples, There was a sort oi bunk in the room. Dr. Thompson thought it was better not to moxe deceased. In the morning stripped deceased and washed him. Found that he was injured internally, and got a cart ready, and took him down to the ferry to meet the 2 o'clock boat. Took deceased to the hospital. Believed deceased was sometimes addicted to drinking, but was a respectable man-

A meeting of the Auckland Yacht Club was convened for last oveniug to arrange a programme of racc3, but the only persons preseut were the Commodore and Vice- Commodore, and the meeting therefore laiised

A man named John Pollock, who has relatives at Drury, was killed at Tairua in a most remarkable way. With another aawyi r he wan cross-cutting a tree about 60 feet long, aud 2 feet thick at the head. They wero cutting on" the head, aud when this was completed it commenced to roll, and the smnll end went up the hill, where deceased was standing. It carried him along for about 12 feet, and jammed him against another fallen tree, inflicting fatal injuries.

A sailing race cornea oh" to-morrow bo tween tho open boats Sylph, Wave, and Dolly. The course will be from St Georgc'B Hay, round Sandspit buoy oil' North Head ; ihcnco round training schooner's buoy, and back to St George's Bay. The race will start at] half-past two p.m.

To the Editor : Sir,—Will you allow me a little space through your columns in reference to the Three Mile Walking Han dicap for all-comou on tho 17th of March. Docs tho Committee of tho Friendly Societios think thnt a man is going in tor training for a three mile walking race for the sum of £2 V If the race was made for £(i, and the ontr.ince foe a little more, thero would be more entries, and it would give the walking nioit somo nioro encourage ment. 1 am, &c, Old Spokt,

Wo are requested by Mr Bryco, the head nurse at the Hospital, to acknowledge tho receipt of 28* Gd, subscribed for the benefit of Mrs Kmythe.

Loiters for John Sibloy, Peter Kcano, mid Kichnrd Campbell, are lyiny at the Customs.

The Rev. Charles M. l'yin, n Yorkshire clergy man who has delivered many religion* discourses iv Auckland, gave what may he lilh hut in thin city before tho numbers and friondu of the Young Man's Christian Asso ciation last evmiiiiK. The large room was well filled, and Mr l'yin baited hi* very in etructivo diucouno on tho .second epistlo to t\io CorinthiuiiH, c. 1, v. 21 and 22. Thfl llddrofla was listened to with becoming doriouoncss on tho part of tho nudionce. Mr I'yni proceeds to-day by lha Tararua to Napier, where he intent's holding a eoriun of services.

Tho subscriber* towards tho tund col lected for the purchase of the new outrider from Messrs Swaddle and Win.ihip, hold a meeting in tho Waitemata Hotel last evening to decide on the tdvlmibility of disposing of the boat. On tho motion of Mr J. M. Itrifiliam, seconded by Mr T. Nearing, it was agreed " That tho boat bo Hold by public auction, and that Mcsmih Oxley aud Henderson curry out the sale." A voto of thanks was passed to the com mittee for thcii labours aud tho liieetin;; terminated.

Kcturn of sick treated at tho l'rovincial District lloipitul for tho week ending Saturday, February 26th, 1881 :—Remained hut return, 10f>; admitted since, 7 ; dis charged, 12; died, 1 ; remaining, 99 ; maled, 77 ; femaloH. 22. Arrangement of cases :— Zymotic, 21 ; constitutional, 4 j local, 41 ; developmental, 20 ; violent, 13. Ouo death oi'cuned, viz., T.S., SOyrs., male, on 24th iust., of general debility. Thanks are returned to Mrs Iteadcr Wood for a quantity of peai'B, aud to tho Northcoto Church coiu mittoe for fruit aud vegetables. Tho 'Lytteltou Tiiuea' has tho following from its Wellington correspondent:—"l hear from a most reliable source that a sub stantial cluo ha* bcon obtained to tho manner in which tho gold win taktn from tho Tarnrua, aud to tho identity of the peisons implicated. The cluo might have been obtained long ato but for tho red tapeisni which exii-ta in connection with communication botweon ditlerout branches of the Government Service. From cottain facia which have come to my knowledge, I am convinced that if ouo Govoriunent De partment had eoinmunicatod to the police certain information which it had in its possession, tho robbery would have been explained long ago, and the perpetrators probably arrcstod. The detectives nro engaged iv following up tho clue.1'

The first meeting of the new session of Bt. Androw's Mutual Improvement Asso"l»tlon will b» hold on Tueiday ovodlhk next, whon an Inuntf urla address will be delivered by tho Huv. A. Curricle.

We arc willing to stake our reputation da judges of Tea that wo ahull aoll, to morrow, at 'ii pur lb, as nooil Toa as any oiliur houso in Au.'khuul can sell at 3->. (let boiuo and try tl o comparison. Our Cheeaj alao will bo tho DOBt that wo havooll'eiiid thU sonson. Also, twolvo allies vitry superior Dalrv-fcd Ilacon will bo cut up and Hold. Dou'i forgot to try our Toa at 2*, as It la worth 5b 0* por 1b wholesale Contra Stall, Clvy Market. A. liottanv. Manaiior.

POLICE COURT.— This Day.

(Before Mensrs 11. Brett (chair), and E.lsaacs,

Justices of tlie Peace.)

DIIUNKKNNES3.

, Nicholas Power and Richard Mallia were , fined fw each for this offence. > LAMB AND MILK. I Teranco Brnily, milk purveyor, was dis > covered last night in Chancery Lnno by r Constable Lamb creating a disturbance, and I thus annoying the peacfiibly-disposod mi i habitants of that serene locality. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. [ Sergeant Fleming arrested tho prisoner, , who was making a great noiao. He per , Hiutded him to desist without effect. , As prisoner had not recorered from his . spree, Mr Pardy asked for a remand until s to-morrow, which was granted. STRAYISF LAMBS. ! Edward Potoky, John Knox, and Charles t Allcock, absentees from the Howe-street , Industrial School, were charged with ' stealing fruit, value £G, from the garden of Joseph Grant, at Painell. 1 Mr Pardy said the boys had previously • offended in the same manner. The boys pltndtd guilty. ' The Bench : "Have the boys been Ions; in ! the school 1" ' Mr Pardy : Somo tinif. Thoy had >' al>«conded on several Decisions, and seemed ! to have an ever-craving appetite for other 1 people's fruit. The Chairman said it was only a few days since they were in trouble. Seuteuced to seven days' imprisonment, i and if found offending again they would . get a mouth and a whipping. , CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT. James Forrest Bell was charged with i embezzling the sum of £86 3s, tho property i of the New Zealand Government, on tho I 17th February, at Ohaupo, he beiag employed at that time as a public servant. Mr Brooktield, Crown prosecutor, ap peared for the prosecution, and asked for a week's remand. The case was remanded until tho 11th inst. NOT FOR JOSEPH. Joseph Morris was called in answer to a chargo of deserting his wife, Maggie Morris, and her two children, who were without means of support. Defendant appeared in answer to tho charge. As Mrs Morris was unwell a remand was requested in order that aho might ap pear. Remanded until Monday next. (The remaining business was taken at 11.40, before Messrs Isaacs and Clements, Justices of the Peace.) FOTS, KETTLES, AND ARTICLES OF DOMES TIO USE. George Laverock appeared in answer to a I charge of unlawfully possessing sundry articles pertaining to the kitchen and scul lery, to wit, pots, kettles, saucepans, cg» cups, ealt cellars, frying pau, gridiron, pair of bellows, and a wooden stool, tho pro perty of Heniy Phillips. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the prose cutor and Mr A. E. Whitaker in defence. Mr Cooper opened the case. Tho prisoner had occupied a house iv West Queen-street, and beiag in arr-ars of rent, Mr Phillips allowed him to stay on the premises as a servant, for a certain term, which expired on the 21st February. He had sold to Phillips a number of articles, named in the informa tion, for which prosecutor remitted arrears oE rent, £7, and gave £5 besides in cash. Ho was instructed that prisoner escaped by night and took away the things. If a priraa facia case should be made out to the satis faction of the Court, the Court would be justified in committing the prisoner for trial, which was the proper course for the Bench to adopt. The evidence of Mr Phillips and Con stable Strathern was then taken. Mr Whitaker having spoken in defence the Bench were of opinion that the evidence had failed to make out a case of larceny and dismissed it. THREATENING TO SHOOT. Christopher Kretchmaur, a native of Germany, was charged with threatening to shoot Thomas Virtue, on the 27th ult., at Waimea. In this case, the complainant was found ' by defendant on his property digging gum, and according to Virtue's statement, he pointed a gun at him, and threatened if he did not give his name at once, he would send him "down.among the dead men." Hestill feared defendant would ahoot him. Defendant contradicted this testimony. The guv was not loaded ; ho simply wanted to frighten him away. The evidence being insufficient, the Bench dismissed the case. This was all the business,

SCINTILLAIIONS.

"Do brlof: for it ib witti worda as with aim . bunms: the moro they aro condensed the I deonor thoy burn."—SouTHKr.

Sir G. M. O'Rorke left Wellington yesterday for Auckland.

The Duke of Westminster is the richest nobleman in England. His income is £800,000 a yenv.

F. J. Burgess, E*q., is gazetted clerk of the R,M. Court, Te Aroha, and Mr L. A. Durrieu a certilicated accountant io bankruptcy.

Mr Mills' large iron firm of Wellington ia in difficulties. Time it is said would put it right, and the creditors are favourably disposed.

Miss Margaret Lilian Florence Edger has secured the B.A. degree of New Zealand University, Tho Auckland Horticultural Exhibition comes oil'in the drill shed on the 10th and Hth. Entries received by Mr Cheesemau till the Bth.

Mosars J. Edgcumbe, 11. Edwards, and S. Mrachem have been appointed trustees for the Hamilton band.

Mr Robert Graham is at Cambridge with a number of Kotorua natives, endeavouring to induce them to give the Government land to continue tho Cambridge line to Kotorua.

It is reported in the South that the IJrogdens are renewing claims to the extent of £100,000 against tho New. Zealand Government.

Tho Waikato Land Association intoml to Iny a townuhip at,the junction of the Thames Valley and Cambridge liuoa.

The Timaru Harbour Hoard propose to extend the breakwater 400 feet and the wlnuf 500 feut.

Mr J. Jt. Whyto, M.H.K., has boon informed by tho Minister of Public Works that tho railway bridge for tho llutniltou- Thatnoa Valley lino has been shipped from England.

Mrs llumpson was well received on her return to tho Thames Tho service at the Congegational Church on Sunday night will be conducted by Mm Ilumpaon aud Mr Hoinii".

T. T. Gimble, Una., is gazetted Vice Consul for the United' Slates at Auckland,

Mr Sludholme had 3,500 acres iv wheat this HciiMiu on liia Canterbury estate, aud 1,000 acres will yield 6B bushels to tho acru, the remainder 40 bushels. 155,000 bunholK, or 3,875 tons, enough to load four first-class ships.

On tho boulevard : " Where have you been ?" "To my tailor. I had hard work making him accept a little money." " You astoni»h me? Why V" "Because ho wanted more."

Mackay, the California!) Bonanza king, is worth "i millions sterling, which on ables him to dishuno £7000 a day, £300 an hour, £5 a luiuulo. He is only 45 yoars old. Thirty yours ago ho left Ireland .i ]>oor lad, and 10' yoars n^o he was bank rupt. A silver mine made his fortune.

SPORTING.

THE AUSTRALIAN CUP.

[UKUTKR'M CAIIIiEOIIAM.]

MEL »O I JUNE, March.! THE second day's ruees of tho Victoria Racing Club'u Autumn Meeting took place to-day at Flciaiuuton.

Australian Cur, a sweepstakes of Mjovs. each, 10ft, or 5 if declared, with 300 added. For throe years old and upwards. The second horse to rccoiTO COsovs., and the third 20novs. out of tho ntako. Two miles and a quarter. Mr \V. l'ile's eh h First Water, 4 years, 7st. Gibs ' .. 1 MrT. Ivory's b h Sweatmoat, 5 years, 9st. 21bs 2 Mr W. Hranch's b c Progress, 3 yoars, Sst. Glbn 3 Seven horses started, First Water won in a canter by four lengths. The time was very fast, viz., 4mins, lljsoca. Grand Flaneur was scratched.

DAKGAVILLE, this day,

SECOND DAY

FOBESTBRS1 PLATE.—Maori, 1; Harry Mount,2. Youug l'eiformer was scratched, and Derby ran ull'tlic coune. GuMiuaauus1 Pursk Handicap.—-N. or iM., 1; Worm, 2. Worm's jockey entered a protest against N. or M.., but was withdrawn.

Native Race Handicap —Swarrcton, 1, currying %t. tllba. ; i'uri 2, carrying 7st. 21b8.

Consolation Hanbicap.—Harold 7»t, 1 ; Kutcatcber Hit. 71ba., 2 ; Lady Uer trudo 7»t., 3.

After htarinc the evidimco against Yatapa's jockey, in the protest lodged by Mr Lennard, the Stewards decided to dismiss the charge as being frivolous. The prizes were paid away at Lyuch's Hotel. Tho Minnie Casey in now shipping horses which arc on their way fur the Helensiille race meeting. Mr Owen McGee has just sold Hurold for £85 to the old chief Parore Te Awlia. The races have passed oil very satisfactorily t > all concerned.

SOUTHLAND RACES.

(IIV TELEGRAPH, PKES3 AOBNCY.)

INVERCARGILL, Thursday.

Dekuy Stakes.—Sir Garnet, 1 ; Sylva nus, 2. Hilarious was scratched. Sir Garnet wou by a neck in 2m. 58s.

Maiden Platk.—Boughgandoron, 1; Flying Beauty, Herd, Laddie. Won easily. Southland Cur,—Luna, 1; Hilarious, 2; Sylvunus, 3. Sir Modred was scratched. Luna cut out the work, »nd continued her lead till the last turn, when Hilarious made his effort. It was a spanking race home between the tiro, the favourite just beatiug llilariout ou the post by a nose. Sylvanus was a fair third ; Atlantic, who ran un kindly, was never dangerous. Time : 4min. 34sec.H.

Distance Selling Race.—Lady Daunt lews, 1; Hornpipe, 2;.A1, 3.

TURAKINA RACES.

TURAKINA, Thursday.

The races came oft' yesterday.

Handicap uukdlrs. — Sunray, 1; Chandler, 2; Raugatira, '£. Eight started. It was a splendid race.

MAIDKN Platk.—Tio, 1 ; Annuity, 2 ; Chandler, 3. Ten started. It was won easily. Time, 2mins. COjccs.

Tuuakina Handicap.—Dau, 1; Opawa, 2; Ottawa, 3. Won easily.

ScuitßY Mace.—Dan, 1; Hailstorm, 2; Bylong, 3. Five started.

Ladies' Purse. — Opawa, 1; Roman Fall, 2 : Otangaki, 3. Four started,

Distinct Handicap.—Messenger, 1 ; Aurora, 2 ; Banshee, 3. Five started.

Consolation stakes. — Bylong, 1 ; Otawa, 2, Six started.

NATIVE LANDS COURT AT CAMBRIDGE.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN COKRESPONDENT.)

CAMBRIDGE, this day. THE Native Lands Court reassembled again yesterday afternoon, Mr Sheelmn and Mangakahia having considered the position during the recess. Mangakahia applied for another adjournment, on the ground that he thought he would be able to settle the affair amicably outside. Mr Sheehan coincided, and an adjournment tor half-an hour was granted. Having returned into Court, Mungakabiaon being asked what had been effected during the recess, he said he had effected something, but if tho Court would further adjourn till next morning, he was convinced the thing would be settled, in the meantime Mr Sheehan was of the same opinion and would make a liko application. He was convinced that Mangakahia would come into court with a proposition which he could accept. The Court then adjourned. The Court assembled again this morning, but Mangakahia had not arrived at any thingdefinitc. He bad been trying all day and night, but nothing was arrived at. He would hand in a list of persons who wished to have their interests cut out of the block ceded to the Government.

Hia Honor remarked that instead of facili tating matters he bad made the affair mote intricate, Mangakahia had increased the list of objectors.

Mr Hieehan objected, stating that the adjournment was grautei to produce absentees, not to increase the list, which was entirely wrong. He renewed the oiler on behalf of the Crown. He would now call the objectors up and put them in tho witness box, and ask them what moneys they had received from the Crown on be half of the block,

The objectors were accordingly called and examined; The examination was lively. Tho objectors didn't recognise the Government. They admitted they had received money trom Moon and Mackay, and having signed vouchers for money received, but they understood it was for & lease, not for sale, or else permission to survey. Others wero not aware the Government existed at all.

Mr Moon, sworn, deposed to having paid money on account of land.

The Court was then adjourned,

THE UNIVERSITY DEGREES.

(BY TELEdRArir, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. At the University Senate, upon receipt of the report of the Committee on the ex aminations, it was agreed that Helen Connor be admitted to the degree of M.A., with first-class honours in language and literature (Latin aud English) ; that W. 11. Herbert be admitted to the degree or. M.A., with|u'rst-class honouis in mathematics and mathematical physics, and honours in chemistry and experimental physics ; that James R. Thornton be ad mitted to the do^ree of M.A., with third class honouis in chemistry and experimental physics, 'ihat the following be admitted to the degree of B.A.:—Charles Chilton, Benjamin M. Connal, J. King Davis, MarguietS. Florence Edgar, William Tidier, Thoma> Sclioliicld Foster, Johnlnnis, Basil Keith, Senior, Laurence William McLean, William Deans Milne, Alexander Mont gomery, Donald Muir Stuart, Alexander Bruce Todd, Edwiu Wilkins, James Hoove Wilkinson, and Charles F. Wyke Smith.

ODDFELLOWSIP.

LODGIS ANiNIVEUSAKY,

The anniversary supper and ball of Lodge Fountain of Friendship, 1.0.0. F., M.U. took placo last uight in the Lorne-atreet HaH. A capital spread had been prepared under the peiHOUiil direction of the caterer (Mr W. D. Dallon), and to it about forty gentlemen sat down. N.G. Matthews occupied the chair, supported on the right by P.G.M. Allan, and on the left by D.P.U.M. McCounell. P. G. Lcyilon olliciuted as

Vice-Chairman,

After the viands and sweets had been duly discussed tho Chairman gave the customary loyal toasts which were drunk from (lowing bumpers, and with the invariable cordiality.

In proposing " The Army, Navy, and Colonial Forces " the Chairman naid tliat wo had no reason to be ashamed of any of these branches of our military organisation. The Army, certainly, had sustained reveries recently, hut these unfortunate engagements lmil been unattended by dishonor, P.P.G..M. Derrom replied. In doing bo, ho attributed the recent defeats which our forces had met with rather to overweening conceit in their own invincibility thin to any lack of bravery. In all tho cases iillnded to imall bodies of British troops had had to copo with large bodies of tlie enemy. After alluding to tho progress made iv naval construction tho epoakor Haiti that lie was sorry that he could uot speak favour ably of tho colonial forces. lie had been connected for 'l'.\ years with Volunteering in New Zealand, and there was a time when the moo were capable of anything for which regulars were required, and if this eiliciency hud not been kept up the fault was not that of tho men, but that of the (juvormncnt. There wuh no luck ot pluck and aptitude, but there was a HeriuiiH übfieuce of that training and encouragement, without which no improvement could he cllected. At present he would bo very sorry to go out muny miles from the city with the volunteers, and for the reason? which he had indicated. Tho Vice-Chairman proposed, " The Mayor and Corporation," and tv doinij so took the opportunity to refer in complimen tary terms to tho Muyor.-Uty of Mr Pea cock. Lie Imped Mr Clark would acquit himself n% satisfactorily. Cr, l''lemiug responded. Ho said that he had kuown Mr Clark since that gentleman was a boy, and from his knowledge of him ho felt assured that lie would make a right good Mayor. For thci Corporation lie had simply to return thanks on their behalf for the compliment which had been paid them. I'.P.D.G.M. Wiiijlit gave, "The Mail che&ter Unity and hoard of Directors." Ho said that the Unity had done a vait amount of good iv the alleviation of auU'ering and

the amelioration of distress.

Us influence

was felt in every quarter of the j^lobc, and its benefaction;) were quietly performed, (Drunk with the honours of the Order.) IM'.O.M. Mahou acknowledged the toast. He regretted that lie had not pre pared a speech worthy the occasion. l'raiao, however, could be dispensed with, for the good wrought liy the Society was beyond question. Its financial resources, its beneficial objects, its nouud position, and its rapid advance were well known, and therefore required no lengthened com ment*. The gentleman coucluded by giv ing ii tew statistics bearing upon the points to which he bad made allusion.

P.P.D.G.M. Syniß proposed "The Auck land District," which wa3 toasted with the honours of the Order.

Prov. O. M. Allen responded. In the course of his tpetch he mentioned that the district now included liftcen lodges, one having Dcen quite recently opened at Wangarei, aud that tho members numbered

1140. During the past year they had expended £1100 Gs Oil in sick grnnti, while the funeral money had amounted lo £224. The total value of tho lodges vra > £22,563 I'Zi Id, Mid they could therefore insert without fear of contradiction that Auck land stood first among tho Oddfellow districts of Now Zealand. No lodge in the Unity had nude greater progress during the year than tho Fountain of Friendship, and no other lodso occupied such a sound position. In so satisfactory a state were their finances that they had not found it necessary during many yearn past to make any call upon the money which they had out at investment. £2800 was out in that way, aud was bringing in a good income. D.P.G.M. McConnell also responded. Tho Chairman announced that he had received an apology for non-attendance from the District Secretary.

' P.P.G.M, Cole, in a complimentary ' speech, proposed "The Fountain of Friend " ship Lodge." Ho ascribed to it the credit • of establishing Oddfellowship in Auckland, and referred to its progress in eulogistic ' terms. (Drunk with the honours of the Order and musical accompaniment.) The Chairman replied. Ho felt Mattered at occupyiug the proud position he did that evening in presiding over the annual dinner of the premier lodge of Kcw Zealand. He had to thank Mr Dcrrom for persuading I him to joiu the Order, and he would never cease to take the utmost interest in its wel faro and progress. The lodge had been ; pronounced by comnoteut authorities to be i worth £14,000, and its revenue for the nast year had amouuted to £2,019. Tho hall in which they sat was theirs, and it was free from debt, and he hoped that In uo long . timo tho mortgage upon their Queenstrect property would be paid off. They had a i membership of 342, and their receipts for j the past yoar on Sick and Funeral Fund i account alone had been £1G53 Es Id Of that sum, £341 5s had beon disbursed in ; Bick gifts, while a mortgage of £500 had been paid off, and an additional sum cf £185 set apart for paying oIF another mortgage. After making allowance for all these things, there still remained a balance to credit of £212 odd. The receipts and ex penditure of tho Management Fund were just equal. P.P.G.M. Derrom gave " The Sister Lodges," and in doing so he claimed the credit of being the oldest member of the Order in Auckland. He believed that one of the most humane works in which anyone could engage was the establishment of Friendly Societies such as theirs aud others for the relief of tho necessitous and infirm. It was a most commendable object, and one which should recoivo the assistance of every right-thinking member of the com munity. The speaker concluded with a re ference to tho necessity for a conference of Friendly Society delegates being held before any legislation affecting them wero undertaken by the Government. (Drunk with the usual honours.) The following representatives of Sister Lodges responded :— N.G. Gow (Good lutent Lodge); P.V.G. Reach (Charles Bruce Lodge); D.P.G.M. McConnell (Par nell Lodge). P.G. Alex. Smith proposed "Tho Sick and Distressed of the Order." The remaining toasts were :— "The Ladies," proposod by Bro. Wade, and res ponded to by Bro. Holland; "The Press," proposod by P.G. Connolly, and responded to by the representatives of the Star and "Herald "; and "The Host," proposed by Bro. Burke, and responded to by Mr W. C. Dallen. The company left the table after siughif the National Anthem. The hall was opened at half-past nine, Mr Hunter's band discoursing the music, and P.G. Connolly acting as M.C. The Stewards were:—N.G. Matthews, P.G. Syms, r.G. Connolly, G.M. Leydon, V.G. Leaning, P,G. Wright, P.G. Smith, and Kb. Watson. The following programme • of dances was gone through :—Quadrille, ; waltz, lancers, schottische, D'Alberts, i mazurka, Caledonians, Highland schottische, ' Parisian quadrilles, polka, lancers, waltz, ■ Sir Roger do Coverley, polka, quad- i rille, schottische, Caledonians, mazurka, ' D'Alberts, Highland schottischo, lancers J waltz, quadrille, mazurka, D'Alberts. i

OFFICIAL OPENING OF KAMO RAILWAY.

. — (BY TELEGRAPH, OWHJJOBBESPOHDENT.) The Whangarci-Kamo Railway was opened for traffic yesterday with a passenger train of four carriages, filled with excursionists who had gladly availed themselves, particu ' tarty the juvenile portion, of the privilege of visiting Kamo at the Government ex pense. ________

A ROW AT HORAHORA.

(BY TELEGHAPH).

CAMBRIDGE, this day. Another disturbance has occurred on McLean and Co.'s estate at Horahora. A number of natives came from Maungatautari, and destroyed v sma bridge, took tools and tents, threw a large quantity of bone dust in the river, and threatened to return and burn the big bridge. Some of Mr McLean's men went and recovered the tools, and Major Maw, Mr McLean, aud others have gone to talk to the natives at the settlement. Mr McLean is determined not to be driven ol the land, and a number of the Armed Constabulary under Colonel Lyou, are on the ground.

CHURCH OF ENGLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL.

TEACHERS' CONFERENCE.

The teachers of these schools met ia con ference last evening in S. Matthew's school room for the purpose of listening to papers from the Keys. Dr. Mannsell and 15. T. Dudley. Ilia Lordship, the Bishop of Auckland, occupied the chair, supported by the local clergy, viz., Revs. Archdeacon Maunsell, C. M. Nelson, B, T. Dudley, E. N. Bice, J. Bates, \V. Tebbs, J. Haselden, Biggs, and Hitchcock. About 40 teachers were present from the several Sunday schools. Uis Lordship opened the meeting with a short prayer or collect: "Prevent us, 0 Lord, in all our doings, &c," and culled upon the Hcv. Dr. Maiiuaell to deliver hia address on the "Special Qualifinntiona of a Sunday-school Teacher." Dr. Maunscll's address on this subject wn» brief, but of a very practical character ; he paid the bpecial qualifications of a Sunday school teacher were coutaincd in tho words of our Lord, addressed to J'eter: "Feed my Lambs ;" tlio nature of tho teacher's work was shown in these few words, and in respect to adults, tho disciples were enjoined to feed the slice]). The caily Christians attended to thesu injunctions, and instructed the children in the scripture; the deacons were appoiuted to the works, and subsequently minister?, but in theeO days the misiion of teaching children hud fallen to the lot of Sunday-school teachers. The work of teaching in the Sunday-ichool wan only subordinate to the work of tho preacher of the gospel. Dr. Maunsell went on to distiiitruinh the special qualifications of a Sunday-school toucher under the following heads, viz. :— spiritual qualifications, whole heurtedness, as shown by Christ and his Apostles; pcrsevcrencej to meet discou ragements and dillicultieH, and constant prayer. Mr Ewington offered a few remarks, ex pressing approval generally of the address which was practical and suggestive, but Dr. Mauuaell had omitted the most impor tant qualification, love to the Lord Jesus Curia t.

Uev. C. M. Nelson thought Mr Ewing ton's remarks, on love to Christ, unneces >sary, as that was implied in Dr. Maunacll's paper. The Doctor simply took up two or three salient points in the belief that those to whom he wan speaking already possessed that love which was really at the root of the whole matter—he took that for granted— and was sui prised that Mr Ewington had considered that on omission had been made.

Rev. Joseph Bates and Mr Brown, of the North Shore, spoke in support of the paper.

Mr Willougbby rose to introduce a motion—"That monthly devotional meet ings be arranged for, and a committee appoiuted to carry out the same.'' The speaker then proceeded (o speak from voluminous notes for about twenty minutes, his speech being remarkable for its digres sion and want of logic and coherence. The speaker was a student of theology, and ticiuß anxious to believe, like a true Churchman, in the teaching of the Common Prayer-book, and especially in the Tbiity nine Articles of Religion, had got on very well until he stumbled on the thirteenth, which he could not get over. He would, therefore, before sitting down, move that Dr Maiinstll be a»kcd to give a paper, ex planatory of the thirteenth Article at the next Teachers' Conference.

Key. C. M. Nelson said he had listened with attention to the remarks of Ilr Wil loughby, but had failed to uuder»Und him He should really like to kuow wbat Mr Willoughby mepnr. The article to which the speaker referred had puz zled the most learned theologians for centurios. He, Mr Nelson, had bc:n a clergyman for some years, and yet he was not decided as to its hidden meaning. The speaker might ivell call upon Dr Mnunsell, th? oldest clergyman amongst them, to ex plain what was inexplicable and beyond the omprehemion of the moat astute theologians of the ages.

Dr. Maunsell said he should not be dis po.ed to eive a paper on the dogma in ques tion, as it would not be of any advantage to a Teachers' Asiociation, and would lead to endless controversy.

The motion wa» considered by the meet ing as somewhat erratic and valueless, con sequently the young man withdrew his motion.

Mr Davis seconded the motion for de votional meetings, considering that some thing should be done by teachers now that the Bible was excluded from common schools. He thought good must result from experimental meetings. Some oi the mem bers of the Legislature were unbelievers, and hated the Biole ; therefore, prayer was the more necessary.

tfev. B. T. Dudley did not see the absolute necessity for such meetings, as at this Bible and class meetings it was the rule to open and close with prayer. Rev. Wm, Tebbs said he would not dis parage with prayer, but he would have them act with cousiatency as churchmen. In the majority of Instances where ex temporaneous prayer wa^ made, it was too frequently but praying to one another, and the persons who had the gift of talking fluently, and praying the longest, generally undertook the task. Such prayers did no good, but led to self pride and were deadly in character.

The Bishop, Rev. Messrs Nelson, Bates, Dudley, Ewiugton and Haseldcn, offered remarks, generally in opposition to extemporaneous prayer. Mr Willoughby stated that he did not mean a departure altogether from the formula of the church, and as he was not prepared to define his views, the matter was left in the hands of the committee.

Rev. Mr Dudley followed with an ex celleut paper on "Sunday-school Libraries," containing many valuable sug gestions ; but as the essay will possibly appear in the church "Gazette," it is un necessary to spoil a good paper by giving extract!".

The meeting closed in the usual manner.

CRICKET MATCHES.

Tho following will represent tho Civil Service v. lßt and 2nd United to-morrow; in tho Do main:—lst Eleven : Messis Greatbatch, William- Bon.Roach, Parris, Irvine, Mit'ord, Greatbatoh, Hamlin, Swanson, MoKellar, aed Colobrook. 2nd Kleven: Canavan, Donald, Kilfoyle, Mol lor, Kearns. Heighway, Rowo, Bourke, Thomas, Salmon, and Tregoning. Parnkll v. Otaiiuhu.—At the Domain. Parnell: A. K. Brook (captain), G. V, Brook, Sadler, Vates, Crawford, George. Lumpkin, Nairn, Brown, MoDona'a, vv hlteside. Skcond Eleven WkbtEndv. Hxcelsiok West Knd: Wallace, Hannn. Woods (2j, Lewis, Baker, Cottar, Courtayno, Butler, Banflald and Chipman. Kxcolslor: Waddinghsm, Batts, Craig, Stevenson, Berry, Holdship. Cutler, Poitues. Burns, Laing and Bellingham, h morgencios : Sexton and Hobßon. Alpha y. Alpha.—A match will bo played on Surrey Hills ground to-morrow betwoen tho Ist Kloven and IS junior members. Players are re Quested to be on the ground at 2 30 p.m. Bharp. l«t, Kleven : Messri Cooper (capt.), McDormott, Kdmiston, S. Dewar, Kilpatriok, Rountree Brown, Cranch, White, Frost and Hay. Eighteen: Mossra E. White (capt). Porstor. Allen, Birch, Woodham, Shaw, Wild, Kugheß Webb (2), Brame, James, Lnmbonrno, Whcelor, Dowar, Lamb, Bell and Cleveland.

CABLEGRAMS.

[IIEUTKK'S TELKGEAMS.]

THE COERCION ACT AND THE LAND LEAGUE. LONDON, March 3. The Coercion Bill has received Qneen'g assent and has become law. The Land League have issued a manifesto exprctaino defiance of the Coercion|Act. X

THE BASUTO WAR RENEWED CAPE TOWN, March 1. Intelligence has been received that the proposals of peace which have been mads to the Basutos by the Commander of the Colonial Forces have remained unanswered and that the armistice has accordingly ccused. No further operations can be pr o . ceeded with at present in consequence of heavy rams. LOJSDON MARKET QUOTATIONS LONDON, March 2." Consols have advanced to 99g. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, U quoted at 65«.

Hen Zealand 10-40 loan ia quoted at 102 ex dividend ; 5 per cent. New Zealand 1889 loan is quoted at 109 ; 4£ per cent. New Zealand 1870-1994: loan is quoted at 97J. ♦

AUSTRALIAN.

THE SUEZ MAILS.

ALBANY, Friday, rlhe P. and 0. Company's steamsh'in Bokhara with the inward Suez Mail has arrived in King George's sound en route for Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.

MELBOURNE, Friday. In the Legislative Assembly last night" a bill was introduced by Mr Graham Beiry tor the reform of the constitution. It w a , read a second time without decision.

Mr Murry Smith then moved that a con. ference of the two Houses should be held lo agree, if possible, to a compromiae on the measure. Mr Berry objected to the propo«al at tho present time, aud denounced it as uncon stitutional aud unprecedented. Sir John O'Shanassey, Mr David Gaunaon, and Mr Wiixiou «upported the motion, but the debate was tonally ad. journed to next sitting. A caucus of the Opposition member* was held yesterday, at which Mr Murray Bmith and Mr J. G. Francis were elected joint leaders of the party in the Assembly. VOLUNTEKRS FOR TRANSVAAL ADELAIDE, Friday. 300 volunteers in this city have offered to proceed to the Transvaal for service against the Boers. A WARNING TO PROSPECTORS. SYDNEY, March 3. It is stated that there is no justification for the present rush to the Grey Range* Goldlicld, ou the western border of this colony, ub there is a total absence of trust worthy information concerning the prospects of the ground.

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Honor Judge Macdonald.)

DEFENDED CASE.

Wm. Henry moulden v. Joiin Ren wick. —Claim, £79 18a, money lent, cash advanced, and partnership proceeds.—Mr E. Heaketh appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Tyler for the defendant. The litigant* are the sons-in-law of Mr T. M. Machattie, and the circumstances out of which the case arises took place at the end of 1879 and the beginning of 1880. The plaintiff alleges that he and Kenwick, while walking home one eveniug, arranged that they should go into partnership, the terms being that ho (plaiutilf) should advance the money neces sary for the purchase of horses, harnesp, etc., and that Eenwick should work them, receiving £2 5s per week as wages, out of which he was to pay him 10» per week, the profits of the business to be equally divided. The accounts were generally made ont by himself, but he had found that the uefeudeut and his brother-in-law were accustomed to go over them again. After a time they had a settle ment of accounts, and resolved to diisolre partnership, which they did. The profits had been £28, and of this sum £5 was given to Renwick in payment of a private debt, and the remaiuder equally ttivided.—The defendant positively denied the existence of any partnership. He alleges that the plaintiff mentioned to him that he had a sum of money in the Bank which he would lend him (the defendant) to start business with if he would pay interest at the same rate as he was then getting. He consented to this proportion, received the money, and with some other money which he had, pur chased two horses, carts, &c, and started business as a. carter. He commenced to pay off the debt weekly, in as large instalment* as he was able, and for these pay. merits be obtained receipts. There wa3 no settlement of accounts whatever.— In cross-examination, Moulder, denied that while he and his wife were living together with the Kenwick's he had endeavoured to bribe his wife by the promise of £5 or a new silk dress to procure from her sister (Mrs Renwick) the receipts which Renwick had iv his box, and that upon her refusing to do any such things he had had stolen them himself, Neither had he said that he simply wanted to "make something out of Jack."

CROWN LANDS BOARD.

(CONCLUDED),

We append an abstract of the business transacted at the meeting of this Board, yesterday, supplementary to that portion which has ahead} been reported. More Land.—The Chairman reported that since the last meeting of the Board, an urea of 279,000 acres of land had been added to the Provincial estate. The area included one block at Whaugaroa,one at the Bay of Islands, three at Hokianga, three at Whangarei, one at Coromandel, four at the Thames, five at Matata, one at the Bay of Plenty, and fifteen at Poverty Bay. Te aroha Hot Springs.—A letter was received from the Under-Secretary for Crown Lands recommending certain altera tions hi the conditions upon which it was proposed to bate the Te Aroha Hot Springs. Drainagb.—Mr Charles Gould wrote complaining of the manner in which Te Aroha drainage contracts had been carried out. In a letter from the District Engineer, that officer characterised the majority of Mr Gould's statements as not being well founded. It was agreed to forward him a copy of this letter. Devonport.—The Chairmau of the Dcvonport Board applied for the vesting of the local scoria reserve in the Board.— Agreed to. Kihikihi.—Bequest for a recieation re serve,—Granted. Waiotahi.— Application for a timber roserve,—A pproved. Cambridge North.—Application that certain allotments should be reserved from sale.—Decided to recommend them to be added to the Board, Whaxgarei.—A memorial was received from thirteen settlers requesting a road to Otanga, near Whangarei.—The Chair man faid these were settlers who had come up from Christchurch. They were very poor and not in a position to incur expense. —It was agreed to forward the letter to the Hon. the Minister for Lands. Timber Permits.—William Callaghan was granted permission to take six trees for building purposes at the usual rates, and Mr James' application to take totara for blocks for a "school-house which he was erecting was granted on the same terms. Wairoa,— The Chairman of the Wairoa County Council wrote conveying the thanks of the Council to the Board for their courtesy in furnishing the results of the sale of the Waihou lands, and urging that the Taramarema Block should be put np on the same terms.—Referred to the Chief Surveyor to leport on the value of the-, land. Extension of Time.—The Ranger (Ms- Hill) reported unfavourably upon an appli cation by a settler named Anderson tor an extension of his time, the necessary im provements not having been effected. It waa agreed to desire the applicant to supply information as to why the conditions had not been complied with. Te Puke.—Mr Barry Taylor wrote, re questing that a road might be laid off to his and other deferred-payments blocks at Te Puke.—lt was decided to forward the ap plication to the Hou the Minister for Lands. Mangapiko.—Mr Robert Home applied for permission to purchase about four acres of frontage under the squaring-up clause. — Granted. Application for Land.—A number of applications [to have land offered fcr sale were dealt with. The Board then rose.

A Memphis man wanted to kill a mosquito on the back of a friend's neck, and without stopping to mention bis design, hit the insect a belt; and when his friend got up aDd brushed the sand out of his mouth and eyes, four men bad to hold him while tag matter was explained.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FRIDAY. MARCH 4



Retail. 8. (1. R. il. B. d. R. (1. Malzo, bushel 3 8-3 9 Lucorno, cwt.7 6-8 0 Ontx, ditto ..2 3—2 9 Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 Bran, IOOIbs 0 0-5 0 Straw, ditto :t o—i 0 Wlioat (fowl) 3 3 3 GI Chaff, ditto 6 Mi (I Hay. owt. ..5 0-0 01 Potat'os.ditto4 3-4 6 Fijian Maizo 3 C-0 0 Seeds.—Retail. s. d. b. d. o. d. s. d. Ryegrass .. 5 0-G 0 Cocksfoot, bl. C 0-7 G Italian,do. ..7 6-8 0 Trefoil, lb. 0 7-0 0 Rod Clovor.lbO 9-0 0 Ratstail, lb. 1 0-0 0 White Clover 1 1-1 3 Timothy, lb. 0 7-0 0 Alsyko, lb ..1 2-0 0 Lucorno,lb. 1 0-0 0 ("owgrass, lbl 0-1 2 Kapo, I'D ..0 5 0 0 Woolpacks in quantity, 33 3d to 3a fldoaoh corn saokH, 83 to 9s (id por dozen. Fonclng wire NO3. G, 7 and 8, assortod, £1010a to £17 per ton Coir, and Firewood MARKET. Coat,.—Nowcastlo (ship's side), cargo 31a por ton : yard, 10a to I'is. Hay of Islands, at yards, Ma 6d • boi ocnod, 233 Od; ditto at tho mine, 12b ; ship k Bidp, 23s 6d. Watkiito, nt mine, 5s ;in Auckland 17a Oil to 223; Taupiri, at mines, 6s Gd to 123 ;at yari, 188 to 21s; dolivercd, 25s to 289. Wangaroi, at mine, 89 Od,; yard (Stettin), 17s; liouschold, 225. Miranda, at yard (hoMBOhold), 18a; stoam, 18s. Kamo (housohold), 288, 303 dellvorod ; stcain, 23a. FiHEWOOD.—Uncut, at wharf (cargo), 83 to 9j per ton ; delivered, 12a ; cut, 14s to ltis. Kauri Gum and Flax Market. Gum unchanged. Tho following salos havo boon effected sinco last Friday :—Good ordinary Knlpara and Whangaroi at £35 to £37. Wai kato, £30 to £33. Knat Coast. £W to £15; rocoipts Cor February, so far, 435 tons ; for March, 85 tons. Fr,AX.—Finest quality £19-.€22 per ton Tow 0 -S Funous Jjd. porlb IlDII.DINC) MATEKIAT.S. Timukr.—Hoards and Scantling, 100 ft., bostl-fl fld ; socond claes, 83 Gd ; bost planed, tongucd and grooved, 13a Od ; socond-class ditto, 9s Gd. Mills: Cargo, best, BaGd; soc.-clasa, Isod. Baulk, 5s Gil to (is Gd. Now Zealand PnUngß, 6ft (smi\ 10s; sft(hoart) 13a; CCt, 13s Tl-troo Rails, £3 10s por 100; Purlrl Posts. iCfi: Shinnies, Ha por 1,000; Hobart Town Palings, sft, 17a; Oft, 19s; Hobart Town Halls, 90s, selling quotations. BmcKS (at Whaii.i 40« por 1,000; Town Yards, £2 15s: dolivorad, £2 10a. Drain pipes, por 100, fi Inches boro), 30a ; I inor.es, Ms; 3 inches (Is 2 inches, £2 103 per 1,000 socket glazed pipes, IS inches 29 Gd per foot; 15 Inches, 2b por fool; 12 lnchos, Is Od por foot; 9 inches, Is per foot; 0 inches, Gd por foot; 4 inohos, 4d por foot. IjIMK, nlaokoil. Is por bushel; quick lime in sack, Is Gd to 2s. Special Advertisements. A. pURK riASH Q YSTKM / \ —1 au7 r— < /drapery and clothing \ / at \ / CO-OPKRATIVK CASH PRICES, V AT TUB City Hall Arcadb, Garliok & Cranwell, Proprietors. A~uWrian~bknt-wood furnitii kk.~ A Largo Shlpmont jtmt to hand, light and strong, suitable for 'Jroakfast, bit ling, Pining, or lira wing-room (Black, Walnut, ana Light Colours, GAKLICK „ CKANWELL, City Hall Furnishing Arcado, Quoan-atreer, Auckland. (^ARPIITS.— Tho Largest Stock in tho Pro j vincc 10 select from—all kinds. Tapestry, from 2i lid ; Brussels, from la lid ; Kid derminster, Folt, and Jute. Tho Now Worcester Stair Carpet, made of Horsohair, just received—the most durable Carpet over made. OAKIJCK & CRANWKLL. BKDROOM FURNITURIf.-A Groat Variety always ready for delivery, to suit all classes. Chests of Drawers. Washstands, Toilot Tables and Wardrobes in various woods. Glasses and Toiletware. Bortdingof all kinds and sizes; Sprinj Jlattraaneß. GARUCK fc CRANWKLti. EXHIBITION Dosluns in Iron Bedstoadg.- Wo keep tho Greatest Variety of Iror Bedsteads in Town, and aro Importers direct from tho manufacturers. Hand some Wood Bedsteads from our owt Factory. __ GARLICK & CRANWKLL. pARLICK & ORANWELL keep such 1 \X LarKO Assortment of General flousaholc Furniture that you can Furnish a Housi throughout from thoir stock at a day'i notice. KA/VVING-ROOM SUITJIS In stock, suit ab!e for a Cottage or a .Mansion, al upholstered by ourselves, and guaran teed. Suites lor Dining and Sitting looms in various styles. GARLICK & CRANWKLL. ONLY Warehouse in Town conducted on thi London System, combining all depart monta of JJurnishing, Lirapery, am Clothing. CITY HALL ARCADE. FIVK Per Cent. Cash Discount on all kinds 0 Furniture, Carpets, Hatting, Floorcloths Ironmongery, Toiletware, and Brush ware. GARLICK ft CRANWELL. B~OOK CATALOGUES, post free or on sppll cation, to those intending to Furnish Estimates and designs Riven. Carpet made up. Linoleum and Oilcloths laid Needlework mounted. All kinds 0 Upholstery and Cabinet-work by first class workmen. inspect our stock: The .Largest in Auckland GARLICK & CRANWELL, CITY HALIi ARCADE, Quoon-stroet and Lorno-stroet. Auckland. T W 'tT ICK SO S (Late Inspector General Survey Department), Begs to inform his friends and the publii generally that ho has retired from the Govern ment service, and entered Into bnsiness as LAND BIiOKER. Licensed to Transact Businoss under tho Pro visions of the Land Transfer Act. Several Good Investments Open. Some of tho Best FARMS about Auckland ti Let. Splencid BaiLDixo Sites in and out of towi Surveys of every description at Lowest Possibl Rates. Conveyancing under Land Transfer Act at trifling cost. SOUTH BRITISH CHAMBERS, Corner Qcben and SnoRTLANO street.. JUST RECEIVEP AMERICAN LAWN-SPRINKLERS, With Plated Arm. Also, LAWN EDGE-COTTERS, Quite New. E. PORTER & CO., Queen and High streets xrr 1 n k s & ttall HAVE . REMOVED FROM SHORTLAND-STEEET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART, AND WIIiI. CONTINUE TIIEIB CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGEE, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK. THEY ILL REMAIN IN FORT-STREET DURING THE RE-BUILDING OF THEIR WARE HOUSE IN SHOBTLAND-STREET. QTOCK-TAKING "OAKGAINS In preparation for Stock-taking, WILLIAM RATTRAY has] REDUCED THE PRICES OF HIS LARGE AND We LL-ASSORTED STOCK OF QUMMER /COSTUME., jITANTLKS, AND -VTILLINERY, In order to effect a clearance. COSTUMES at 12s 6d Reduced to 93 6d COSTUMES at 19a 6d Reduced to 153 COSTUMES at 25s Reduced to 193 6d COSTUMES at 30s Reduced to 25a COSTUMES at 35s Reduced to 28s Gd COSTUMES at 45s Reduced to 37s 6d MANTLES and MILLINERY aro Reduced in similar proportions, AT T\fILLIAM "DATTRAY'S Costume, mantie, Milhseby, & General Draper.' Establishment, BW ZKALAND HOUSE, 66, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKXANtv



Special Advertisements. QUK ANNUAL SALE WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY, 20th INST. THK QOOD3 WILL BIC OKFKRKD AT no st piucEi FOll A FEW WEEKS ONLY I In Order to Clear Heavy Stocks IMPOKTKHS OK" DIIAI'KUY AND CLOTHING, UUKKN-STUKKT. AUCKLAND. N. n. —No Goods will In aitmdiiiirint the Salt. <JTRANGER3 AND TKAVELLKUS Visiting Anokland will find tho LAHGK3T OUTFITTING ISTOCIC INT THK COLONST To Soloct from at THE NKW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTO 11Y. Thousands of Cufltomorß testify to tho Oni'KlllOH AUAHTV & PUTTING Of tho Garmonta made by them. Tho Stock of SHIRTS, TIKS, HATS, and FIO3IKUY, ia vory lurgo, and includes a CHOIOK ASSORTMENT OF NOVEL I IKS FOll TIIK HOLIDAYS. A Bpoolal supply of PORTMANTEAUX HAGS, RUG 9, and all TniYOllinpr Requisites for Tourists. AUCKLAND BRANCH: Quoen-etreot (oppoßito Thoatro Royal), And at Albort stroot, Thamos. J, FIXZSIMON9. Manaokh IS W S TUEW riOODS A. LINABURY & CO. Aro Now Showing tholr NEWSPKING AND SUMMEK GOODS. Wo hold tho Largest and Boat Stock of CO3TUMKS, MILLINKRY FANCY GOODS, DRK33 GOODS FLOWERS, FKATHKRS, &0., &C. Special Lino of Plain Dross Silks, only 3a lid. por yard; worth 5s Cd. 6,000 Straw Hats, all now shapes. A Large Stock of Ladies' and Childron'B Under clothing.



Dress and MantlD-makine: on tho premlsoa Costumea mada inJ2l hours'notice. A. LINABURY & CO. 204 AND SOD, UUKKN-STIIKKT



The few of death is an instinctive principle of human life, and its approhenslon the pervading idea of human naturo. Yet suoh Is our incon slstonoy, that in tho faco of these droad alarms, wo are prono to neglect tho means of warding oIF the inevitable isauo men will Buffer, and pro crastinate from day to day in availing thoiu selves of tho means of relief. Th«y will develop acute symptoms of dlsoasa, aid wait patlontly until they become chronic Within their vory grasp, for instance, is Udolpho Wolfo'n Schie dam Aromatic Schnapps, as otton it is pormitted tc eludo thoir reacn, until—too latt



Mr J. M. White, late of the firm of Morley and White, has beßun buaincsß on Mb own account, and hag purchased tho entire stock and good-will cf Mr W. Baxter's grocery business, corner ot Nowton Road and Karanga papa Road. Mr Whita is well known, and will no doubt, gain in public estiom by koeri"K firßt-olass goods, at a most r aso' able prlco



Novelties in Furnishing Goods.—Tho " Royal Axminster" Carpet with handsome border just landed, rich in appearance, and as soft as a Turkey Carpot: the " Worcester" Stair Carpet tho pile is entirely made of horiehair, prettily shaded border, and is tho most durablo carpet for Btairs ever made, and at a lower prleo than Brussels: Handsome Coverings for Drawing room Suites just opened by Garlick and Cran woll; these Coverings are proof against moths and have a pretty Rround-work of silver old Bold colour, etc., etc.: Handsome Half-Tester Bedsteads now on view. The greatest variety of Bedsteads in Auckland to select from. All kinds of Household Furniture at vory low prices, and 5 per cent, discount allowed for cash at time of purchase. This firm carfy on their Drapery and clothing business on tho Co-opera tive Cash System, marking their goods at a vory small advance on cost trusting to a large turnover to make it remunerative. Furnish y°« House from the City UaU Arcade, Gar lick and Cranwell, ProprUtors.—f Adyt