SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

■HIGH WATERS ?l»i 5 . 38 .'UNSET.—Thia Evening,'o,s9 tUNRISK.-To-Morrow Moraine 5.31 MOON- AGK.-FWI Moon, 111 ti. II 3 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY,

■ A i r p7l'*_ss.-Crawford, from Wimritarcl "lYaitafcys's., Ktlie, from Rtißßtll Ke'ißiioo, ketch. Lawson, Irom Whangapotia Elßinore, Bohoonor, ettsuhon*. from Tairua Oput In, Bolioaner. Coliiugr, from T'lrua •'ornhe, cutter. Boatwright, from Tniriiu ffiafcat, cutter, Diaz, from Tuirua

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY.

Argylo, s.s„ Crawford, for Whangarei

EXPORTS. Per Bcntrico Havener, for Now Yoik:-I,OOS casos kauri gum.

Inwards Coastwise.—Ellen Curran, from Thames, Reliance, from Whangapoua, with 51,500 foßt timber, Kiismore, from"Talma, with 25.000 feet timber; Mary .Ann, from Miihiirnngi, with 000 btishola lime; Opotiki. from Tairua, with3o.llsUmber; Coralie, from Tairua, with 26,000 foet timber; Pake, from Tairua. with 21,500 feet timber; Dream, from Thames.

Outward-- Coastwise.—Droam, for Tairua Mary Ann, for Mahurauui; Paku, for Tairua.

Tho borquo Loch Urr ontorcd out at tlio Cus toma today for London.

Tho lona makes an excursion trip to Russell on Monday next, taking passengers dcpinng to witness tho Regatta thoro ut reduced rates. Sho returns on Friday noxt.

Tho s.s. Argylo, from Whangarc I, brought 250 ensos fruit, 21 sacks gum, 2 bundles skins, and G hides.

The schooner laabolla Pratt left Oamaru for thi3 port with a cargo of bveailstuU's on tho 29th ultimo.

Tho barquo Beatrice Havener clnsrori nt tho Customa to-day for Mow York, with ill tons of kauri gum, valued nt £20,550.

The schooner Norval is discharging her cargo of copra into the Loch Urr.

Tho barque A. C, de Frietas on tho discharge ot her inward cargo wi'l proceed to Lyttelton in order to load for L'ndon. She entered out at the Customs to-day.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL?. Rowena, s.s., Amotleo, from Waitara Wallabi, s.s., Leys, from Wanganui

DEPART UKES. Lalla Rookh, p s., Cnmpboll, for Raglan Wallabi, 5.«,, Loys, for Wanganui

IMPORT?. Per Wallabi, from Wanganui: COO slicop n: d 9 horses.

The s.s. Wallabi, from Wanganui, brought ono passenger—Mr (Jess.

The b.s. Wallabi, for Wanganui, took as pus. Bongerß—Mr Wells and family nnd Mr Hubbard

TELEGRAPHIC SMITING.

llussicix, this day,

Sailed: lona, for Auckland, at 2 p.m, Taubanga, this da;. Arrived: Glonelg, from Auckland, at 1 p.m. Nklsoj*, tbis day.

Sailed: Penguin, for Picton, at G.HO a.m.

Wklli*;gton, yesterday,

Sailed: ss. Hawea, for tne North. Fat-en Rerß:—Misses Marden, Wilten and 2 children, Mesdames Paul. Kobson, iJhrichton. Andrew?, Mears, and liieliardson, don. Major Atkinson. Messra Knowles, Thi-tle, Mnsxruvo, Kings JBurford. Thompson, Mills, and Hurker, and 10 in tho steerage.

LoXDON", February 8. Arrived: Ship* I,yttclton, from Port Chalmers November 15th: Urusader, from Lyttelton November lath ; barque Helen Denny, from Auckland November oh.

Syhjckv, February 10, Arrived: Waka'lpu,from Weilicj-toa.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvenino Star OHlce, Friday. Messrs Cochrane and Son Fold a small sailing boat with sails, oars, &c„ tc-day for £110s. Mr G. Lewis sold at his Mart to-day 1200sarits of feed oata at an average price of Is lujd per ! bushel. Messrs 8. Cochrane and Son held a largo salo \ of sunory articles to-day, such as hardware, | furniture, etc, Thero was a vfre largo atten- i dance and good prices were realised in most cases. Messrs R. Arthur held their usual poultry sale this forenoon. 1 >uc£s brougt from la 6d to 29 6-1; fowls. Is 4dto 2s S_ : small pijis. 9s to les; fancy pigeons, 2a 3d to Is 3d oach ; potatoes, 3* to is Bd ; onions. Jd per lb. At Mr W. H. Dnwden'a salo ofprodDce, etc., to-day. bran (inferior Quality), realised £. 7s 6*l per ton! maize, 2s lid to 3s lid; oats, 2s 3d to 2a Bd ; cheese, Id to ad; potatoes, £2 lU. to £3 10s ; onions, *d per lb.; bacon (canterbury), 6Jo : oatmea', I'd.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MB ALFRED BOCKLAND'B WEEKLY REPORT

On Friday last fodder wos in largo supply, and better worth. Oaten hay brought, from 3s Gd to la the cwt.; barley, 2b 3*l the bushel. Horse stock of a good class maintained their values steady draught brought from £28 to £31; mcdi urn riding horsos, £12 to £11 each. A roomy American buggy, £50. On Tuesday hides were first-class in much larger number than usual, and sold freoly. prices ranf-in? from 3}d to 1 3-16 d the ft,. Sheep, lamb skins, and pelts were also In full numbers, and hronght from 3* to 3s 3d each. Wool in grease brought from 6Jd to 7}d the lb.

The cuttle sale at Waiuku, on Saturday last, was fully attended; a moderate number of stock were yarded, and found local buyers at satisfactory prices. At Pnkekohe, on Monday, an unusual large number of cattle met with an indifferent salo, nnd several pens wore withdrawn ; prices were in favour ot the buyers.

At Kcmuera, on Thursday, inferior dairy cattle and store cattle -wore at lower values, but small-sized young cows at their profit were in good request. Fat cattle in full numbers; 165 head sold. Prices slightly lower, about 5s each, than last week. Pricos varied from iln to 25b the lOOlbs. Sheep were in short Btipply, but Blow of sale at openingjof auction; 2*d] tho lb. was obtained, bur. prices tell as tbe sale pro ceeded to I'd, with a difficulty of selling. Fairly fatted wethers ranged from Si to 12b oick. Lamb 3 were of indifferent quality, but at brisk Inquiry at good values.

MESSRS HUNTEBjANH NOCAN'S WKKKLY'BEPORT

Horses.—A good many have been brought for ward, and the demand has beon spirited. On Friday, a large numbar were entered for dia nosal by auction. There was good competition throughout tho sale; almost without exceptions lots were cleared, and an advance on tbe pre vious week's rates was given. w*e quote: Hacks, £1 10s to £18: light harness horses, £10 10s to £2115s ; draught, £37.

Cattle.—There haa been a good Bupply and Bteady demand. Prices for well-fatted baasts had an upward tendency, and there was little alteration in other descriptions. At Now market, on Tuesday, thero were some good dairy cowb offered. Stores were In modorato supply at this market, but a largo number were yarded at Pukouohe (on Wednesday; buyer.) woro in attendance and blddln-j brisk; last week's values were maintained, fcome well fatted oxen elicited spirited competition at Newmarket, and prices advanced f uUy os per lOOlbs. for top sorts, but indifferently- fatted were relatively lower.

Sheep.—There was a good master, and for best wethers last week's values were main tained, but for indl/Ferently fatted the expecta tion of venriors could not bo reached. Lambs were in moderate supply, and sold at from 6s Gd to 13a each.

PifSS.—The supplj- has been vory short, und there is an unsatisfied demand.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. s. d. b. d. b d. b. d. Rutlot.fs.lb 0 7-0 8 Milk, quart 0 1-0 0 BestlJnirles 0 9-0 0 Batter, fs, lb 9 o—l 0 Butter, sit, lb 0 0-0 0 Butter, salt 0 10-0 0 Oheesemew) 0 5-0 G Cheese (col.) 0 8-0 0 Do., Cant. 0 6-0 0 Eggs,doz... 1 3-0 0 Eggs, doz. 1 o—o 0 Lard, lb .. 0 0-0 10 Lard, lb (tins) 0 7—o 8 Fowls, each 2 C-3 0 Bacon andllams. Ducks, each 2 6—3 0 Provincial 0 7—o 10 Geese, each 5 o—7 0 Canterbury Hams Turkeys .. 5 0-7 0 and Bacon (in Bacon, lb.. 0 10—1 0 cloth) .. 0 10H 0 Hams, lb ..10-13 Bread, Id to lid per 21b loaf Jams, per case. 5 doz. 32a 6d. to 35s Eggs are well needed at Is 3d per doz. in price. Butcher's Meat. Retail. b. d. s. d. Roasting Beef ... 0 sto 0 7 Boiling Beet 0 1. — 0 5 Mutton, hind-quartor 0 0 — 01} „ fore-quarter 02j — 0 3 Lamb, fore-quarter ) n n n a „ hind-quartor J uu —v v Pork and Veal 0 G -0 7 Steaks _ 0 G—o 8 Chops and Sausages 0 5 — 06 Tallow best (wholesale)—mutton, 303; mixed, to 25a. Flour Market. Wholesale. £ s. d. Superfine Flour, Bilk dressed, por ton.. 13 0 0 Fino Flour, ditto, housohold .. .. 12 0 0 Sharps, per ton 5 0 0 Adelaide, per ton .. .. £13 lOa-li 0 0 Oamaru, por ton 12 0 0 Dunedin, per ton 11 0 0 Canterbury, per ton 11 0 0 Bran per ton (sacks Includod) .. .. 5 0 0 Cabin Bread 18 0 0 Oatmeal 11 0 0 Pearlßarloy 18 0 0 Hay and Cork Market. Wholesale. s. d. s. d. . £s. £s. Maize (Syd.) nono Hay, me'dow (Col.) none ton pressed 5 o—o 0 „ (Fijn.) 0 0-3 0 Lucerne, do None „ (Coast) 0 0-3 3 Straw (load) 0 18-1 10 I Oats .. ..2 0-2 3 Chaff .. '..410-5 0 Wheat (fowli 3 6—l 0 Hay (oaten) 5 10—6 0 Potatoes, £5. Retail, s. d. s. d. j. d. b. d. Maize,huahel3 0-3 61 Lucerne, cwt.7 6—B 0 Oats, ditto ..2 3-2 9 Oaten, ditto 6 o—7 0 Bran, lOOlbs 0 0-5 G I Straw, ditto 3 o—l 0 Wheat (fowl) 3 3-3 61 Chaff, ditto 5 6-6 0 Hay, cwt. ..6 0-6 G| Potat'es.ditto i i—l 6 Fijian Maize 2 6—3 0 Seeds.—Retail. b. d. s. d. 8. d. s. d. Ryegrass ..6 O—G 0 Cocksfoot.bl.6 0-8 0 Italian.dr..B 0-0 0 Trefoil, lb. 0 9-0 0 Red Ulovor.lbO 9-0 0 Ratstail, lb. 1 6-0 0 WhiteCloverl I—l 3 Timothy,lb. 0 7—o a Alsyke, lb .. 1 2-0 0 Lucerne, lb. 1 6-0 0 ("owgrass, lb 1 0-0 0 Rapo, lb ..(1500 Woolpaoka in quantity, 3s 3d to 3s 5d each corn sacks, 8b to 93 6d per dozen. Poncing wire Nos. G, 7 and 8, assortofl, £1610s to £17 per ton Coal and Firewood Market. Coal.—Newcastle (ship's side), cargo 31s per ton; yard, 10a to 15s. Bay of Islands, at yards, 253 6d; screened, 283 Od; ditto at the mine, 12s; ship's side, 23s Gd. Waikato. at mine, 5s ;in Auckland 17b Gd to 225; Taupiri, at mines, 6s 6d to 12s ;at yard, 18s to 21s; delivered, 25s to 28a. Wangarei, at mine, 8s Gd; yard (atenm), 17s; houaohold, 225. Miranda, at yard (household), 18s; steam, 18s. Kamo (houaehold), 28s, 30s delivered; steam, 235. Firewood.—Uncut, at wharf (cargo), 8s to 9s per ton; delivered, 13s; cut, lis to 16s.

Kauri Gum and Flax Market. i Gum unchanged. Tho following sales huvo beon effected since last Friday .*—Good ordinary Kaipara and Whangarei at SSI to £3S, Wai kato. £23 to £30. East Coast, £110 to £11? receipts for February, so far, 150 tons. Fi.AX.-Fineßt quality „20-if_3 portion Tow 10—12,, Fungus ltd. por Ho Building Matbrjals. Tot nrcn.—Boards and Scantling. MSCr,, best 11b (id : second class, 7a (id ; beat planed, tongned antl grtxivt d, 13a 6d ; socond-elass ditto, lis UtU MilU: Cargo, beßt, Bs6d; scc.-claaa, 4s6d. Baulk, 5a 0,1 toOslld. , , ,„ ._,__ ' New Zooland Palinga, 6ft (ain1,10*; sft(hear _. ) 13-- oft, I_. Tl-troo Rails. £3 10a per 100; Puriri Posts. £0; Shingles, lis per 1,000; Hobart Town Palings, sft, 17b; lift, Ills; Hobart Town Rails, 90b, Belling quotations. BRICKS (at VV hau.i 40* per 1,000; Town Harris, £2 15s: dolivcrßd, £2 10s. Drain pipes, por 100, (1 inches bore), 30s ; I inches. Us; 3 inchoa Sis 2 inches, £2 10s per 1,000 socket glazed pipes, 18 inches 2s 6(1 por foot; 15 Inches, 2a per foot; 12 Inches, la (id per foot; 9inchoa, 18 uerfoot; t> inches, ad por foot; 1 inches, 4d por foot. LIMB, slacked. Is por bushel; quick hnio In sack, Is Cd to 2s.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under,,— This Day. For Whangurei Heads, l'atua, Waipu, Whan- Karol, and Taueihua, per Argylo, al I p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Wangarei, and Manga pal, por Waitaki, at fl p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at fI.HO p.m.

Saturday, 12th instant. For Waiwera, Mahuniiigi, Matakana, Manga-

wai, etc., per Roso Casoy, at 10 a.m. For A'altara, por Lalla Rookh, at 10.;*) p.m. For Thames, pvr Rotomahanu, at 10.30 a.m. For New York, per Roatrlco Havener, at 11

n.m. For Tairua, per Paku, at 2 p.m, For Tonga and Samoa, por Cnlodnnin, at 3 n.ni,

Monday, Hth Instant. For Ccromandol, por Coramaudol, at 11.30 a.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wo—garoa, and Mongonul, por lona, at 1 p.m. Tukuoay, loth instant.'

For Taraual'i and Southern porta, por Uawoti,

at S a.m.

Note.—The Govornmont stenmor Stolla leaves tho Bluff Harbour for West Coast Sounds iitiout too niiddlo of present mouth. S. 1!. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chiof Post-olllce. Auckland

Meetings, Entertainment!., Etc

FnnnuAßY 11th, ISSI,

Theatre Royal—Lydiiv Howardo Gncra-Bonllia and Riii-lestiiio Company, *'Tho Child of tho Rogimont," S p nl.

Death.

CRAIG.—Ou January 17.1851, at.Pnn Francisco, of typhoid fovor, Androw Craig, aged Hi! years, second ssu of Thomas Craig, of this city.

Notices to Correspondents.

Excelsior.—l'rlnco Albert war horn .August .13,1819, and died December It 1801. G. GRIFFIN*.—Tho 7th of February, ISM—tho day on which 11. M. Orpheus "Atts lost on Manakau bar—was a Saturday.

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1881.

For Ihe cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance For ihe future in the distance, And the eood that we can do

Foil nearly ton years tho colony has sought unsuccessfully for a subsidy from tho United States towards tlio Pacific Mail service. It was in anticipation of such assistance that the line was started, and no moans which American log-rolling could devise was left untried. However, all efforts failed. It has been felt in the colonies that this failure to assist in an under taking from which the United States enjoys vory large benefits, was illiberal and unfair to the colonies, and it has be come a question whether New Zealand and New South Wales will continue to carry on tho sorvice unaided after the expiration of the present contract. Since the arrival of Mr li. J. Creighton in San Francisco, autho rised to act as Agont for the New Zealand Government, that gcntlo mau has been most assiduous in his exertions to revive and urge the claims of tho Colonies on the United States. In the press, by representations to the post - office authorities at Washington, and by en listing the aid of members of Congress, Mr Creighton has created and sustained an agitation which has borne fruit.

In a recent issue wo reviewed the stops taken by Mr Creighton, and men tioned that Congress had carried a re solution favourable to the remission to tho Colonies of all charges for the carrying of mails across tho continent, which was equal to a substantial subsidy. By tho last mail we now learn that the Fost-otlice Committee lias recommended a subsidy of 1,500,000 dollars for ocean services, and if the proposal is approved by Congress the Australian line will be included among those subsidised. The United States Government has also written to the Governments of this colony and New South Wales ex pressing a desire to c:\rry out the intention of Congress in tbe Post Office Appropriation Act, but pointing out tho difficulty through all money transactions being with England. By private advices of the most trust worthy character, we aro asaured that a large concession, probably .£IO,OOO a year, might be obtainod, but for this hitch. The difficulty complained of by the United States Government, isone that has before attracted tlie attention of business men in this colony, and is tho cause of a good deal of obstruction to tho freedom of exchange with the United States. This appears to be one of the disadvantages which go to counterbalance tlio benefits accru ing from our position as a dependency of Great Britain. The Sandwich Islands, which is contemptible in com parison with New Zealand and Aus tralia, can, as an independent; nationality, do what is beyond the power of these colonies; and even tho bare- breeched savages of' Samoa negotiated a com mercial treaty with England, America, and Germany. A little pressure ou Downing-street might, however, have the effect of securing for us the relaxa tion of those restraints that hamper our freedom of action iv tlie matter of exchange with foreign countries. This question, and the establishment of a reciprocal money order system between the colony and the United States should command tho attention of the Government.

Whatever the fate of the Post Office Appropriation Act which was before Congress when the last mail left may be, we believe that, should it miscarry, tlie fault will neither rest with the United States Government, nor with Mr Creighton. Tho President and his advisers are said to be most favourably disposed towards it. To Mr Creighton very great credit is due for the energetic and persistent way in which he lias pressed the matter to a definite and satisfactory issue.

The Maori fruit vendors who occupy the stand near the silt basin have brought to town an importation of melons and cucumbers which appeared to find a ready sale to-day. Succulent fruit of this character ought to prove highly acceptable while the thcrmonctcr continues daily to make such high registers as it is at present.

A jury at Omaru yesterday returned a verdict to the cfl'cct that the Opepo Mill, belonging to Messrs. Dichl and Davidson, was burned down on the night of tho 27ta of January, under very suspicious circum stances ; but there is no evidence to bliow how the fire originated. They have also to comment in severe terms on the unsatis factory nature of the evidence as given by Jame3 Davidson, one of the partners of the firm.

The weekly meeting of the North Auck laud Cattle Board appears to be suspended indefinitely. The members have not mot together for several weeks past, and there is nothing certain known as to their intentions. Rumour, however, asserts, and with a great deal oiplausibility too, that the Board tccl.s so *_**_—" affronted by the refusal of the Government to listen to its recom mendation for the removal of the restrictions upon tlie conveyance of cattlo from the south to the north of the Whau Portage, that it has resolved to mark its displeasure thereat by remaining " perdu " for a time.

A service of song was givon last evening in the Mount Eden chapel entitled " Tho Babes in the Basket," beiug a story of the negro insurrection. The passages weic read by Mr Knight, and the solos- aud anthems were rendered by a select choir. The service was well attendee]. It was instructive and pleasureable, and the singing creditable.

Some liiisaiiprclicnsibii appears to have arisen respecting aLlettertf tho Rev. E. >-. Bice's, addressed to the chairman of tlie Ponsonby parish meeting on Tuesday last., Wo tilO informed that nothing was said al, the vestry meeting, which Mr Bree alluded to, Which was intended to cause him pain r umiliation.

The annual meeting of the parishioners of St, Luke's Church, Mount Albert, was held at the Parsonage on Tuesday ecelling, the Sth inst., KcV. -J. Haselden in the chair. The meeting having beeu opemd with prayer, Mr A. K. Taylor read tho accounts of tho p;ist year, duly amlitcii, which on being *>ut \V*ro passed, also tlie accounts iv oui'inoetiou with Ihe building oi the P.ir.-on.'ufe, which showed a small credit balance. A cordial vote of thanks was pussctt to Mr Beck far his tioublo in acting as Ireitsuror to tho latter fund. Mr A. K. Taylor and Mr W. H. Martin wero ap pointed churchwardens, and Messrs Deck, Orchard, and Watorhouse, vestrymen, lt was resolved that service bo held every Sunday evening at 7 0 clock ; also that the seals bo appropriated from tho beginning nf the year. Arrangements were made for ihe annual social gathering to take place in Ihn Public Hall on Thursday, the 17th inst. The lncctiiiL' was held later in the year, owing to tho formation of tlie Mount Albeit parochial district, of which St. Lul«;'s forms a portion.

l|Auothoi- very serious and fatal raso nf typhoid fever waa in the Hospital yesterday; A woman named Mrs Macauaiiny, Ihe mother of three chldren, residing in the vicinity of Now ton, wns brought to tin: Hospital last night, in a very sad state of illness-. On CMiiininotion it was found that sho was suH'ui'iiig from typhus fovor of n very sj&vorc type. I'verytluug possible that might tend towards her rccavcry was dono, but without avail. Shu died at twenty minutes to four o'clock Ibis morning. Tho deceased had been ill but two days, hav ing been down town two days ago, thou apparently in good health ; lioncc her death is a very Dilution one, und tho Hospital authorities say it, was the worst, case they have had for a very long time back.

Wo regret to have to announce the sudden death of Mr John Walker, U.K. nud surveyor, ut his residence, I'iiriiwai, De ceased was found in a Hitting posture on his bed, reclining against tho wall, and i|iiitn dead, by Sergeant-Major O'Grady, on Wed nesday afternoon, it appears that tho de ceased gentleman had been in feeble health for sonic time; past, and had lately sulforoil from blood-poiuoning, originating, it is sup posed, from the bite of a spider or other insect, a wound on his light hand having festered and caused n considerable strain ou his already feeble system, lt was intended that he .should sock medical aid at the hos pital to-day, as he luul already applied to Dr I'ayne and the Dispenser fur admittance. Mr A. J. Alloni and his tainily hail kindly assisted him somewhat since his nlllictinn, and his arm had boen ilresaod by a nui-^ti bour ou the evening previous, The hour nl death seems to be uncertain. The catulle by his bedside had been extinguished and deceased was undressed, apparently in the net of seeking repose when overtaken by the hand of death. Mr Walker was a skilful surveyor, and held excellent ceitili catcs and testimonials. Ho was a great lovor ot the study of colcoptra, and leave behind him a valuable and voiy rare collec tion of tlio same, fut which he had refused many liberal oilers of purehaso. Tho collection includes the rarest known speci mens of Australian audi New Zealand insects. Deceased was a widower, and leaves one son, in the employ of the Survey Department in Wellington. — " Thames

Advertiser."

In n paragraph last week we niaiie allu sion to tho report of Dr Anderson, medical ollicer for the West Derby (Liverpool) Guardians, in which ho declared that, mortality had ensued in the Union conse quent ova diminution iv the use of 'stimu lants ordered by the Hoard, and expressed stroii'* opinions with reference to the use fulness of alcohol iv the diseases of paupers. The doctor's opinion was supported by some extraordinary .statistics of mortality in the Union. Having given publicity to the doctor's statement, it is only fair to publish the gist of the reply iiiudo by Mr Tickle, a member of tho Hoard of Guardians by whom attention was drawn to the extraordinary granting of alcohol consumed iv the Union, and on whose motion the order for reduction was made. Mr Tickle says Dr. Anderson had eet his face against the reform from the lirst us a " temperance craze," and on tho order for reduction beiug made, instead of reducing by degrees as was intended, he immediately made a clean sweep ot all stimulants and gave uo substitutes. Mr Tickle also con tends that the mode ot collating the statistics was most unfair, antl contends that other causes would explain tho in. crease in mortality bo fur as it existed. Ho says tho chills of Uctobcr followed the intense heat of September, and " the old men hud boon deprived of their flannel drawers (always up to thia year allowed) during the day, and old men and old women were alike deprived of three blankets out of live at night." Hearing on the same sub ject, Mr J.J. I'itchie, Medical Ollicer of Health, Luck, sends the expetieuecs of n hospital there, where the alcoholic uud non-alcoholic treatment was curried out. Ue says :- " Each patient taking alcoholic beverages remained iv the hospital twenty live days on the average, and the mortality was SO'o per cent. Eacii patient treated without alcohol remained in the hospital, on tho average seventeen days, and the mortality was only 'Ml per cent." It does not from the report, however, whether the cases in which alcohol was given were otiyinally the most severe.

William Wells l'.rown, a fugitive slave, who made his escape from the southern states to England, tells tlie following story of the late Thomas Carlyle:—"l was riding in an omnibus from Chelsea towards the city, nnd when at Charing Cro?s, a person said to mc, there siis tho greatest man in England, nodding towards

a solemn looking man in the corner with his head resting on his hand. Who is he, 1

asked. Tlie fjreat Thomas Carlyle, was the reply, 1 immediately stopped the 'bus and got out, preferring to walk tlinn rido m the same conveyance with tho man who wrote against the slave, ami Baid that if Quassy would not work ho must he whipped."

M. Brigbam oilers a reward tif £5 for information which will load to tbo discovery of the poisoner of two doga of his.

We notice that the time for receiving ten ders for tho erection of a Masonic 1 lall has been oxtended until Mouday next, 11th inst., ut 1 p.m.

THE BIG DOCK.

Captain Mcliensle Refuses to

Pledge Himself.

A DEPUTATION consisting of Captain Anderson, Messrs J. Lamb, B. Ireland, J. Chambers and B. Tonks, waited on Captain D. 11. McKcnzic to-day, in view of (he Harbour Boa-id election next Monday, for tho purpose of ascertaining his views on the question of constructing a large dock for Auckland. A discussion of tliiec-quartcrs-of-aii-lioiir ensued, in the course of which the deputation endeavoured to persuade Captain McKonaic of the im portance ot the dock, and the sufficiency of the Board's revenue to provide for it —-Cap- tain Mclfenzie said it wa.s ridiculous to talk about building a dock out of revenue. They should first of all find the money, and fix the site aud show a man capable of building the dock. He print-blank refused to pledge himself to a dock and said that if he went into tho Board he must go iv tn represent his own views. He would never go it: on any other terms. He believed tlie wholo cry for the big dock was merely got up for the Bake of the expenditure. After fur ther debate, the deputation being unable to got any pledge, withdrew.

"WHAT'S IN A NAME?"

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—Thomas Carlyle is dead, ana though while living, ho citing to his northern accent with the patriotic love of a man who could exclaim :—

Thoul't never bo forgot

Lov'd country of my birth ; For ihe birthright of a Scot, is the proudest boast on earth. Yet is he barely doad, when he is classed as an English writer, mind you, Sir, not British bur. English-piracy plain and downright. This puts mo io mind of a panorama of men to he protind of, whioh I once saw, in which the exhibitor classed James Watt as the lirst Henglish Hcngiueer, and Sir Colin Campbell, as one of the greatest Henglish Generals. Sir, I have not tho Honour of your ac quaintance, but certain I urn you cannot sign yourself Scottic.

[Docs our correspondoht wish to imply that Carlyle's Knglisb, like his accent, llavoured of a provincial dialect. The term "English Writer " is commonly applied to ;i contributor to English literature, no mutter what his birthplace, and is com monly to used even in the United Stale*'. Wo should think our account of Carlyle's place of birth aud education was explicit enough to satisfy even a "Scottie."—Ed.

SCINTILLAIONS.

"Be brief; for lt ib wtn words as with Bun beamfi: the mom they aito condensed, tho doepefc thoy burn,"—SOutllkV.

Tlte (iitantity of kaWii gVim vcteivcd in Auckland fl'oiA (Wintry districts during the .last ten 'd'.tys \Vas 1 fill lons. The fiVYc'epstnkes sailing race postponed from last Saturday lakes place to-morrow.| There has been no change iv tlie price of kauri gum since last Friday. Lawyers ought, to manage to keep out of law, but Mr W. D. Stewart, is to be sued for £2000 for alleged slandering on Mr T. MoDermott in the Police Court, Dunedin.

Mrs liampsoii is drawing largo audiences at the Thames by her Evangelistic ad dresses, which are characterised by earnest ness and elof-ucnce, A rare copy c-f the " Divinia Comnicda " of Dante, Written in V, 370, has been added lo ihe V'geH'on Library of manuscripts in the llritish Museum. Uis in tho form of a small folio and wits formerly owned by Sir Anthony Panizi--.

The Minister of Public Instruction in France has ordered Mr Herbert Spencer'; work ou Education to bo minted aud distributed gratuitously tllrilllgliout the Re public. Translations of Mill, Spencer, itnd Dar win are eolnuloii in Japan where the "Origin of Species " lias it large snle.^ Over a million copies of the "Science Primers," edited conjointly by Professors Huxley, Ktiscoe, nud Balfour Stewart, have been sold.

I'rofcssor Httxloy says of common sense that it " is science exactly so far as i(. fill lills the ideal of common sense ; that is, sees facts as they are, or at any rate with out the distortion tif prejudice, and reasons from them in accordance with the dictates of sound judgment. And science is simply common sense al its best; that is, rigidly accurate in nb.scrval.ion and merciless to fallacy in legie." The good feeling between re'igiims deucmiinnliniis in (be country was exempli lied at Maliurangi (lie other day, when the Key Mr McKimioy (l'l-esliyteriiin) presided nl the mutual soiree of tho Kpiseopalian Church, the pastor being ton ill to attend. Cluing, tho Chinese giant, is the great, at traction at present at, ISiiiineH's Broadway Museum, New York.

Northern Wairoa contemplates forming a Boating Club. The Cn-iijiei-ative Store, Miihlll'iingi, liiim again submitted a favourable balance-sheet.

'The Thames "Star" states that Sir George Grey will stand for a Southern con stituency at tho next election,

Much regret is felt among the ftienils ill this oily of Mr Andrew Craig, at the intel ligence of km oiuly d-nth in California, where he went a few veins nj-tt to join his brother, Mr llukli Craig. The cause of death was typhoid fever.

Tho "Union" and tho " Univeis" of Paris have been prosecuted for publishing articles insulting tbo Superior Council of Education.

Tbe Council aro taking steps by means of covered sheds, to abate the nuisance caused by exposure at the Corporation Baths. Tho price of admission was last night fixed at one penny.

Mr W. L. Martyii, an old and respected settler in Waikato, has left for the Wiiiniate Plains, where ho has bought a huge farm.

Mr (!. V. Stewart at a banquet given in his honour at Tauranga, replied tn the attacks that have been mado upon him, and declared that every engagement lie bad made wiih his .settlers had been faithfully carried out.

The grain crops iv various parts of Iho Waikalo district are turning out fairly well. A farmer in the Ivirikiriroa 'las thrashed nut nearly -10 bushel ofW-s to the acre.—" Waikato Times."

Wentheraby's Eiu-lish racing calendar of 1880 gives a total of ;i,075 highly-bred brood mares.

Thero aro new 295 cll'eclive members on the roll of the Auckland Club,

Scobell is lookctl upon by some turfmen in Kiigliind as likely to win the Blue Hibbon in the next Derby.

The North Shore Ferry Company dcelareii a dividend of live per cent, ut its annua! meeting.

William Dtidtllo recently ran v mile race agaiust Hubert ('miliums, near Manchester, Knglanil, for £100 a-side. Huddle wou iv the fast time of -1 minutes ]'.)', seconds,

The returned native prisoners have not prolited by sutlering. They have again joined Te Whiti's followers.

Young Frenchmen, in tho opinion of ftl. Eniilo do Girardin, should study English and Spanish, because they uro the languages of tlie future, and should give no time to either Latin or Creek.

George Clark, the original George Harris ot Uncle Torn* Cabin, is living in Oborlin, iMiio ; a kindly, jovial octoroon of lid years. Ho says that the original Undo Tom is Sain Pete, who still lives, at an advanced age, in Dawn Township, Canada. A rich English paper maker, linnicd Wrif-h-v, who died roecntly, left „2,000 to the wife of .lames l'ayn, tlio novelist, and .L'l,ooo to each of the novelist's seven daughters.

The "New York Sun" says: "Hanlan and Laycock are taking winter pulls pre paratory to their coming race. Latest reports represent Hanlan us making tho best time."

A candidate for the situation of coach mau advertises iv a Cork paper that he has Kond testimonials, and is "both courageous and a yood shot."

An adventurous gentleman having erected a camera obsenra in Wellington, one of the gentle summer zephyrs of the Empire City yesterday turned it over.

The common punishment in a Washing ton public school lins been confinement in tbe boiler-room, where the temperature is 110. One little girl was made seriously ill.

Mr T. W. Draper, of the firm of Draper, Charters and Co., Christchurch, hurst a blood-vessel yesterday, and died suddenly. He leaves an insurance policy for £2,000.

A London paper fays that t-ince the days of Henry V. no English prince has been as popular in Prance as the Prince of Wales, wbo visits l Jatis several times a year.

The Aucklaud cjiaiu season is at least three weeks abend of tho Canterbury sea son, yet the new Benson wheat is coming forward freely in Christchurch, while our millers say they wont buy before March.

AUCKLAND AMATEUR DRA-

MATIC CLUB.

THE members of this promising club treated their friends to an excellent dramatic and musical performance last night in the Lorne-strect Hall. The admission was by invitation cards, still the hall was crowded with a respectable audience. The orchestra wa.s strongly represented by Miss McGiulcy, the Missos Craig, aud Messrs McGiulcy, Helmut, and Lady. The performances opened with an overture from Aubcr's " Era Diavolo," executed with accuracy and spirit. This was followed by tho comic drama, entitled, "Nan, the Good ■

Nothing." Mr T. H. Kecsing representing " Tom Dibbles ;" Mr McNcighl, "Hairy ;?' Mr F. H. McUinloy, "Charley;" Mr T. McGiulcy, "Young Mr Simpson;" and Mr A. ti. Keet-ing, the heroine " Nan." Tho drama wa.s v very creditable perform ance, and, to the credit of the performers, they had studied thoir parts to advantage. The character of tian wast admirably por trayed by Mr a. H. Kecsing, who brought out the lino points and excellent moral of tho piece in relation to the duties. Nan's inner consciousness that she was like a weed iv a garden which society would pluck out and iiing over the wall when she Intel all tho capacities for becoming a blooming llowcr, only wanting sunshine and culture, were lincly expressed by the actor, and ap preciated by tlie audience. The acting of the Kccsings elicited frequent and deserved applause. Somo of the other characters wanted life. The concert followed and consisted of comic nnd sentimental songs, an overture, and violin solo, Mr 11, Sccats snug "hi Happy Moments," in which he evinced it decided improvement in tone of voice and conception of subject. His " Heart Rowed Down " was leas happy, but still commendable. By caro and dili gence, Mr Sccats will make a good baritone, Sir McNeight's comic boh»s, "End of the World," a misleading title, and " More Like his Dad Every Day," caused much laughter, and were encored. Mr S. Dal ton's appearance in "My Grandfather's Moko " was a clever performance, and set the house in a roar. His " Hank Holiday " waa commonplace, and as a composition was without merit, but the donkey was inesistable iv his movements, and elicited much brotherly sympathy from the gods in the gallery, who clamoured for Jack's reappearance. The greatest success of the evening, in a higher range of thought, was the splendid selection from Shakes pome's "Henry the Sixth," representing the death of Lord Talbot and his son John, at Bordeaux., the former by Mr T. H. Kecsing, anil tho latter by Mr A. Ji. Kecsing, Tho dresses were now and ap propriate, tin: declamation impassioned, and wa.s delivered with much elocutionary oll'cct. Altogether it was a liuo pieco of act ing, ami kept the audience in breathless attention. The legitimate programme closed with the humorous farce ot " D'ye Know Mo Now," full of fun and frolic, and which fitly brought a capital evening's amusement to an cud. Subsequently the younger portion of the audience indulged in dancing, which was kept up until two o'clock.

POLICE COURT.-This d ay.

(Before K. C. B_rsto\v, Esq., R.M.) THE BARBER 0-* EDEST. John Thackaberry was charged with using barbarous language in West Queen street, oil tho llth instant, within the hearing of porsons passing. Constable Kertuody proved the charge; Pined £5: or iv default,1! six weeks' imprisonment. LARCENY 01. TROUSERS. John Rogers, alias. " Long John," was brought up on a charge of stealing a pair of trousers on the "list ult, value 15s, tlie property of Mrs Eliza Brown. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mrs Brown deposed that she lived in Drake-street, antl had the trousers to wash. She knew the prisoner, and wa.s surprised that ho .should become il thief for a paltry pair of trousers. Detective Brcnnan said that Mrs Brown informed him that she had lost a pair of trousers, which she minutely described. Suspicion having fallen upon the prisoner, be went after him and found him on board the Lady Joeelyn. Found the trousers in his bo.x. Ho said he pitrehnseed;thcm of Mr lleale, of Wellesley-street Easl. William Bealo, general dealer, deposed that he did not sell the trousers to prisoner for ,'ls Od, He should have asked 8s for such a pair. I lis Worship said ho must find prisoner guilty. Three months' imprisonment with hard

labour, CHARCIBS AGAINST JOHN PUKCEM,—A DKIITOR. John Purcell appeared in answer to live charges preferred against him :— ], With obtaining tbo sum of £400, of Thomas Wells Marsh, on the _otli of January, by means of false representations. i. With" a bicaeh of the Fraudulent Debtors' Act 1878; sec. 4, sub-sec. 5; by fraudulently removing part of his property, to the value of £52, with intent to defraud, on tho 2,'trd January; he, the said John I'lircell, being a debtor within tho meaning of the Act. 3, With icmoving property on the same day, to tho valuo of £10, with intent to defraud his creditors. 4, With forging und uttering a promissory note for the Riim of £1100, purporting to be drawn by Messrs Wilson and Macdonald, on the 23rd of October last, with mtcnt, etc. r>. With forging and uttering a promissory note for £15, puiportitu* to ho drawn by George Thomson, ou the 4th December, with intent, etc. Mr Browning, for prisoner, said he under stood iliat Mr Thome, who appeared on the other side, was willing to withdraw the charge tif £400. Mr Thortio said he knew nothing of the proposed withdrawal ; perhaps Mr Pardy might have something tn say in tho matter. Mr Patdy said that Mr Marsh placed the information in the hands of tho police, wbo were uot disposed to withdraw. Mr Marsh said he would withdraw the lirst, as the Ith and Gill charges for forgeiy would be proceeded with. The other charges were then read over to the prisoner, Mr Browning said he was not. prepared lo go mi with tho other cases, and would ask for a remand for v week. Mr Thorno said he appeared for the trustees, ami though prepared to go on, wimld not opptise nn adjournment. The cases were then adjourned until the 18th instant. No other eases to be taken tm that day. Mil 11. l'Hll.hll'S IN lUNOKIt. George Laverock was charged with as saulting Henry Phillips by rushing at him and attempting tti strike him on the Bth inst. Ileum) Isaacs was charged with insult ing Henry I'hillips, nnd calling him a rogue on the Bth mst. Mr Laverock pleaded not guilty. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for complain ant, and explained particulars. Henry Phillips deposed that he was owner of premises in West Quecn-strcot; tbo defendant wns left in charge of the business, but not requiring him any longer, the defendant objected to leave, and made a claim for wages. Flour and other goods on iho premises, were his (Mr Phillip's) groperty. He went lo the place with Mr Cleave, tho bnilill', and whilo in the act ot speaking to Mrs Laverock, the defendant rushed at him, and might have done him serious injury, hud not Mrs Laverock beat him oil' with the broom. Mr Cooper: Then the lady showed moro discretion than her husband '! Complainant: She certainly di>'. To defendant: Did not say .•••u was a rogue and a swindler; said l.iero was roguery aud swindling going on. Francis ('leave, bailiff, deposed to beiug put in possession ou Iho Bth instant; Mr Laverock came down in a very excited state, nnd began to turn up his sleeves, not for sidling the sponge but apparently for a light; it looked very like as if Laverock inteiided^to strike Phillips Thinking Mr Phillips was in danger, he stepped between them, thinking that " prevention was better " than cure." To defendant: He thought Mr Phillips was remarkably cool. Mrs Laverock gave evidence to cll'ect that Mr Phillips had on several occasions annoyed her husband by iiiterfciing with. hia privare businees, and twitting him with getting credit at certain places, which he would put a stop to. Her husband did not intend to strike Mr Phillips, but only rnised hia hand in threatening to put him out. Walter Barsiield, in the employ of Mr Isaacs, gave his version of the disturbance, He was sent to remove furniture from the premises, which ho was allowed to do with out opposition. Ho heard Mr Phillips use the words "rogue aud swindler " towards Laverock, To Laverock : Phillips was at your place live or fix times a '.lay. Mr Cooper: If Mr Laverock will at once leave the premises, Mr Phillips has no desire to pursue these proceedings. Mr Laverock : I intend to hold pos session until i get my wages. Mr Cooper said there was no agreement to that ell'cct. Defendant: It was a verbal understand-

ing. His Worship said that defendant could not hold possession ; and the wages, if any wero due, must be obtained by civil action. He could not approve of tbe conduct of defendant; but under the circumstances, lie could not cull upon him to find sureties to keep the peace. The ease was dismissed without an order for costs. At the same time he would ad vise defendant to give up possession' at once; ami if any wages wero due to take the proper steps to recover the same. An apology was read from Mr Isaacs ex pressive of regret for words which he used nastily towards,Mr Phillips, and the ease was withdrawn.

ASSAULT.

Georgo Patrick Dower was charged, on summons, with assaulting Robert Nottcn by attempting to knock him down with n piece of timber, ami threatening to knock hislbrains out, on tho 7th inst.

Mr Pardy said that in this caso the summons had not been served upon Dower, wbo was at fen.

This wns all tho business

CRICKET MATCHES TO MORROW.

A match will bo played to-morrow aftornoon between tho Alpha and Union C.C.b at the Whau. Play tocoramenos at half post 2. The fo lowing aro tho names of tho Union C.C. :— Sinclair (captain), King, Bollard, Archibald 13), Scdiiowlen, Stewart, Buchanan, Exlor, and Harvoy. A crickot match will bo plnyod tomorrow at Otahuhu b-tweon tho Dovooport and Ota huhu 2nd Eleven C.C s, A drag will have the Union Bank corner at half-past 1 sharp. The following players represent Devonport:—Wyn yard 12), Sibbin |2), Sims, Hold, Frazor, McLean, Bartley, Colgan and Itttrlc.

West End v. North Snows.—On tbo Domain ground at 2, West Knd: Lynch (captain), Coloman, Arneil. Choycc, Russell. Isaacs, Mncity, King, Pennon, Butler nnd Colgnn, North Shoro: durßo?B, McGeohio, Wynyard (3), Wobster, Watorhoiise. Swanson, Sharp, Yatos Carter. No, 2 wickot will be used for tho occa- Bior.

Roturn match Socond Elevens of tlio United and West Knds Clubs in tho Domain nt 2. Woßt Knd: Lewis, Hanna, woods (2), Taylor, Wallace, Baker, Butler, Stovin, Yon Stunner and Bennett. Unl.ed: W, Dufaur, Dono, Thwalte, Kdwards, Johnston, MacCormlck, Shovo, Grant, Buckle, Frigell and George.

Alpha C.<\ v. Union ( Wiiau) CO.—A match will bo played DOtwecn the above clubß to-mor row the 12th Inst, at tho Whau. Play commences 2.30 p.m. sharp. Drag leaves Park Hotol. Wollosloy-stroet East, 1.15 p.m. The following ropreaent the two teams:—Alpha: Messrs Jaokaon (captain), Cutler, White, Kil patrlek, Cranch, MclJermott, Done, Edwards, Cooror, Frost and Hay. Kmer-*ency, A. Duvar, Union: Mesnr« Butt (captain), Buchanan, Sinolalr (2) King, Clayton, Archibald (2), Hill, Bollard and Sedgwick.

Civir, S-ntvicßCßicrcKT Club v. Cablton.— Civil Service: Parris, Morrow, Mittord, Groat batch, Canadian. Hamlin, '• homas, Colebrook, Heighway, Moliellar and Kills. Carlton: Creeks, Cooke, Moginlo. Sndlor, Whiteside, Walker, Wnddingham, Ripley, Gatland, Hidings and Menrs.

A London dispatch says tho agrarian ou'rages in Ireland, in Decembr of las» year, amounted to "JH.6 ; more than during the whole of 1879, aud as many as for three years previous.

In a prosecution for dog stcalinc, heard at the Middlesex Sessions, in England, tho other day, a lady stated that she had had dogs stoien ten times, and for their recovery had paid upward of £100. One favorite pug had been stolen three times, and each time she had paid £25 for its recovery,

MINING NEWS.

COROMANDEL. BARRETT V. WitiTE-S LEASE.-This mine consists of ih -teres of ground, ami is the first lease being Worked oil tile new road from the Tiki saddle. Iho share holders in this mine have done a consider* ablo aniount of wbrk in treiiclU-g and tunnelling, the result bf tholr eXploiiilioiis being the discovery of a good golil-lieilrmg leader bearing about North Mitt Bcmlli. Ihe leader Ms been opened on the surface tor a distance of about GO feet, and gold can be obtained in the stone tie -Whole distance. A tunnel about 30 feet lower than tho outcrop of the leader is in a distance of ovor 00 feet, and in the face there is a body of stone about - feet wide, which when pounded in a mortar, gives colors of gold. The reef at present is rather broken, but is expected to make solid ill a few feet. The tunnel will be continued so as to cut the leader opened higher up the spur. Besides, the above two lodes, one or more of Blaekmorc's rich reefs, arc ex pected to be found in the ground. On Thurs day morning, one leader was cut on the boundary ; no gold was visible in the stone, but a dish prospect could be obtained from the mullock.

Blackmoke's Claim.—Adjoining Bar rett and Whites' lease to the eastward, is Blackmorc and party's lease, consist ing of 5 acres. In this mine, four rich leaders have been discovered. One of the reefs having a rather Hat under lay is about 10 inches wide in places running cast and west with an easterly dip. The richest leader they have at present in hand is about a foot in width, running north and south. The shareholders have a quantity of rich specimens bagged, and a quantity of stuff can be taken out nt any time. Two levels have been started and good progress mado during tlie week.

SIIEEHAN AND HEBNAM'S.—BeIow Blackmail's, but on the same spur, is Sheeban and Heenaii's lease of 3J acres. A reef running nearly north and south lias been cut in several places and showing rich gold. A drive ban been started at a lower level on the reef, some good specimens, about lOlbs., showing coarse gold, having been obtained directly the lode was un covered. A small leader running parallel withtho reef gives an excellent show of gold. The lucky shareholders have already bagged about eighty pounds of rich specimens, which have been lodged in the Bank. On Thursday, Sheehan ami party obtained another parcel weighing Kilbs of good specimen stone, from No. 2 reef in the lower level. The drive is now in a consider able distance. The Htono at the Hank is expected to run an ounce to the pound.

TIKRNAN's, — This claim or lease is situated at the end of tbe new road, which is not yet quite finished to the mine. A gully divides this ground from Blackinoic and Heoiuui's leases, it being on another spur altogether, or on the Castle Rock side of the ranges. Close ton small creek in blue sandstone formation containing a quantity of whito or silver lmindie, a reef about one foot in width has been opened. The reef lays rather ilat with an easterly dip, antl the side of the spur for a distance of HO or 40 feet haw been cutaway, exposing the reef round the cutting, field can be plainly seen in the stone, nnd a large quantity—about 4001bs.— of rich specimens ami picked stone have already been obtained from the reef where broken down. Two other smaller leaders running is.V.. and S.W. have been opened in the sur face and gold obtaiued, but until more work is done upon them thoir value will not be ascertained. The surface indications in Tierney and party's lease are excellent, and give promise of their having iv baud a rich and valuable mine.

Harris and Tiernan's Claim.—This claim is situated on the dividing range, and is leased pari, from the New Zealand Tim ber Company, and part from Mrs, Mackin tosh. In consequence of the new funis contiguous to this claim although it was the lirst taken nn on this part of the field, and the want ot crushing power, the share holders have temporarily ceased operations, but intend going lo work again in a few days. They have on band 30 to 40 tons of stuff ready for the crushing mill, and facilities for breaking down a larger quantity whenever crushing power is available.

McDonald Bros, have a claim of 5i acres adjoining Harris and Tiernan's under a ten years lease lit £1 per acre. It is situated on the Coromandel side of tho dividing range. Since my last visit to this claim a drive has been put forward 100 feet from the surface to intersect the reef and SO feet driven upon the reef from which has been saved about 25 tons of stuff. The McDonalds have not made any test of this stuff, it is therefore Impossible to say what it is worth. Since my visit to the mine I hear of another gold-beating leader having been discovered.

Major Green's claim is the next on the list, nnd adjoins the McDonald's to the south-west, , r> acres. Major Green has done some considerable amount of trenching and surface prospecting, but during my visit was absent in Auckland, I cannot, therefore, give the result.

WALKER'S lease of three acres comes next. Arrangements have been made by the proprietor of this claim to have it thoroughly prospected. Mr. Vonderspeek has been engaged to discover and bring to light stone containing the precious metal.

Co.MISKV, ot Auckland, has a claim of three acres adjoining that of Walker, but I could find no trace of work being done on this claim.

Between Comisky and Barrett and White's claim is situated a claim of three acres occupied by one PoILAKD, and next to him again is BLAIR'S claim. A few shares are being offered to the public in this claim at £.") a-piccc, to pay tlie preliminary ex penses and prospect the ground.

GILMON and HAMMOND havo also taken up claims on the north-west side of Black more and Fitzgerald's. MeCoiiMicic & YOUNG have taken up a claim of three acres between Blackinore's and Harris and Tiernan's claim. The position of this claim is one of the best on the licld, ami having done sonic work since the ground was taken up, they stand a good show of coining to the front soon. A likely looking reef has been cut in this claim, anil with a [littlo more work, gold bearing stone may be expected. Vizakd.— A prospector, who has been out in this direction, tor the past two or three years, purposes packing in from somo place, at present unknown, a couple of tons of stuff which is expected to yield from five to ten ounces to the ton.

The natives iv occupation of a claim acquired from Mrs Mackintosh of three acres, ten years lease, divided into nine shares (each nativo at present holding a share aud a half) situated on the eastern side of Major Green's claim towards Castle Rock, have obtained some lino looking specimens from the sur face whilo prospecting, and they are now working hard trying to discover the reef which has thrown these to the surface. The position of this claim is one of the best ou the licld, and should the natives bo fortunato enough to discover a gold-bearing reef in this locality, it will prove the ground to be all auriferous in the direction of Castle Rock, which is obtainable under Gold Field's Regulations.

THE LATEST.

Vizard has finished his crushing of two tons for a splendid yield of about 220z5., being at the, rate of about lloza. to the ton. The situation of Vizard's claim is on Govern ment land, in tho direction of Castle Rock, whero the terms are far more reasonable than ou private property.

THEATRE ROYAL.

A ('HAND double bill was presented the patrons of the Theatre Royal last night, viz., tho sparkling comedietta known as " The Bonny Fishwife," and Famie'a clever burlesque, " Nemesis," the latter, of course, being tbe piece do resistance. It was interlarded with many familiar operatic morccaux, which were very agreeably rendered, while the witty libretto proved highly acceptable. The performance al together was thoroughly enjoyed. Miss Lytlia Howardc, as Rosalie, played with great spirit, and Mr Power's Unkind was irresistibly funny. Buckstone's popular musical drama, "The Child of the Regi ment," will be played to-night, and the bare announcement of it should prove an effective draw. The season closes on Satur day evening, and on Monday the drama will be reinstated upon the stage with the first appearance of the Irish comedian, Mr Grattan Riggs.

CABLEGRAMS.

pBEUTBB'S TELJCUKAMS.

EUROPEAN.

LARGE MAJORITY ON THE COER' CION BILL.

LONUON, February 9. IN the House ol Commons laot night, the Irish Coercion Bill was read the second time, on a division showing a majority of i) 00 to the Government. COMMENCEMENT OF PANAMA CANAL.

LONDON, February 9. Intelligence has been received from Panama that the first batch of engineers has arrived, aud preliminary operations in con nection with the construction of tho Isthmus Canal havo been commenced.

WAR TAX IN TURKEY,

CONSTANTINOPLE, February 9.

The Porte has decided to raise an inter national loan and levy a poll tax to defray the cost of the hist war.

RUSSIAN INTRIGUE IN AFGHAN

ISTAN,

According to official documents which have been published, General Sir Frederick Roberts discovered whilst in occupation of Kabul, n secret treaty for an offensive and defensive alliance, signed between Russia und the Amir of Afghanistan, dated August, 1878; also, a letter from the Russian General Stolietofl', dated October of the same year, advising Shore Ali to sue for peace with England, but at the same time to secretly prepare for war. Other papers which were found, moreover, show that the Kussian policy included measures to incite an armed rebellion of the Ma liommedaus in India.

CAPETOWN, February 7.

News has been received from Natal that the Boers have stopped the mail between fciir George Colley'a camp, at Langsac, and the headquarters at Newcastle. All the re inforcements from England have now arrived at Durban, Natal, and tbe troops will proceed without delay to the tront.

February 8,

Further news to hand from Natal states that since the stoppage nf the mail between Langsack aud Newcastle, Ceneral Sir G. P. Colley has despatched a force to clear the road of the Boers.

CAPETOWN, February 9,

Later intelligence from the Governor, Sir George P. Colley, in the Transvaal, an nounces that his force has successfully attacked and tlefcatcd a large body of Boors whom it encountered between Newcastle and LißOgo. The British loss in the light was 150 killed and wounded. The enemy suffered very heavy loss, but tho extent is not stated. General Colley expects that he will be able to maintain his position in the Transvaal until the arrival of reinforce ments from Durban.

Later,

Further oilicial intelligence from the Transvaal states that Sir George P. Colley, in advancing with his force to clear the road to Newcastle, seized the Plateau of Ingogo, when the Boers made a strong attack on the position. Heavy fighting ensued, lasting tully six hours. Both sides suffered severely, but the enemy were finally repulsed with heavy loss, and withdrew at sunset. Tho British troops thin returned to camp, where General Colley hopes to maintain his position until the arrival of reinforcements.

AUSTRALIAN.

ARUIVAL OF THE CUZCO. ADELAIDE, Fiiday. Arrived -. Orient Company's steamship, Cuzco, from Plymouth.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

(IIV telegraph, press association.) WELLINGTON, this day. Kihoro 1 Nunakia 2 Gentle Annie District Handicap. — Nine started. Scnitora, 1; Romeo, 2 : Ika, 3. Hack Rack.—Roebuck won out of a held of ten. Cokinthian Cup. — Billingsgate won easily. o Second Day. WELLINGTON, this day. About COO people were present at the Hurdle Race. Agent ... ... ... 1 Kangaroo ... ... 2 Kohi ... ... ... 3 Raven threw his rider. Maiden Plate. Petruchis 1 Whitau 2 Elfrcda 3

POVERTY BAY RACE MEETING.

GISBORNE, Thursday. An unusually large concourse of people were present.

Maiden PLATE, weight for age ; distance U miles.—Director (late Tcnman), 1; Ruapehu, 2 ; Naughty Boy, 3. Ladies' Puese, distance 3 miles, —Foul Play, 1. There was a tremendous dis appointment ; the owners of Matau aud Skysail would not let their horses run. Mr McDonald, the owner of Foul Play, offered to give the stakes to the church if they would do so, but they would uot, and it waa a walk over for Foul Play.

County Stakks, for all horses bred iv tbo County of Cook ; weight for age.— Director, 1 ; Flatcatcher, 2.

Tradesmen's Handicap; distance, 1-Jj miles. —Merlin, 1 ; Mavis, 2; Angler, 3; foul Play, 4. Flying Beauty was scratched Foul Play had to carry too much weight, and made the fourth in the race. It was a very exciting race, but a blow to Foul Play's backers.

Selling Race. —West End, 1; Naughty Boy, 2 ; Barb, 3. West End led from the first, and came in an easy winner.

DUNEDIN, this day

The following are entries and acceptances for the forthcoming meeting, were posted last night : — Handicap Hurdle Race.—Agent, 12st; Clarence, aged, list 12lb; Littlo John, 6yrs, lOst 91b ; Waikari, syrs, lOst; Milo, aged, lOst; Sailor Boy, aged, Sst 91b; Carridgure, aged, Sst S_k Railway Plati*.—•ovcrnor, 3yrs, Sst slb; Sir Modrcd, 3yrs, Sst slb; Mischief, 3yrs, Sst 31b; Nautiness, 3yrs, Sst 31b ; Miss Domett, 3yrs, Sst 31b ; Legerdemain, 2yrs, 6st 81b.

Maiden Plat-c.—Miss King, 9st lib ; Moa Bird, Sst 111b ; Sir Garnet, Sat lib ; Morphia, Sst lib; Miss Domett, Sst lib ; Cassivellaunus Castenelle, 7st 131bs ; Hip pona. 7st 131bs,

Queen's Plate. — Hornby, Governor, Lady Emma, Sylvanus, Nautilus, Miss Domett.

Stakes. — Mamuluke, by King Philip—Rosette, Sst lOlbs; Amulet, by Traduccr, Sst 10lb3; Cassevellaunus, Miss King, Sst lOlbs ; ldalia, by Traduccr —ldalia, Sst lOlbs; Lamness, by Traducer —Hammock, Sst lOlbs; Yattendou, Piris, Sst lOlbs ; Cassevellaunus, Envy, Sst 71bs.

Selling Race.—Brighlendbain, Sst 7lbs ; Playboy, 7st lllbs; Sunbeam, 7st 81bs; Fenian, 7st 71bs; Sir William, 7st; Huntingdon, 7st; Swede, 7st; Quikcl, 6st 111b; Littlcfraud, sst 121b.s

FRUIT BANQUET AND CON CERT.

An entertainment of a novel description, consisting of a Fruit Banquet and Concert, in connection with the Star of Newton Lodge, p-'o. 4, 1.0. G.T., was held last uight in the Newton Hall, aud proved a great success, the Hall being crowded. Tlie programme was divided into three parts: between each interval fruit was plentifully handed round by sisters of the Lodge, tastily dressed and weariug dainty little caps and aprons. Tho singing wns of a suporior order. Mr Longbottom, P.D.G. W.C.T., occupied the chair and commenced the proceedings by a short pithy address very much to tbe purpose. Miss Grilliths after playing a pleasing overture, accom panied the singers on the pianoforte in an easy, graceful way, which adtlcd greatly to the ctt'ect of the songs. The programme wits faithfully carried out, and to judge by the applause it must have given universal satisfaction. Mrs Wilcox, Misses Grilliths (2), Lightfoot, Mavscn, aud a young lady amateur, Messrs Forder, Havard, Marscn, and Whine were the singers, who all ac quitted themselves so well that it would be invidious to draw comparisons. Messrs Newton antl Walker each recited. Mr Wilcox gave an eftbetivo speech on Temper ance, which was listened to with great attention antl well received. The meeting, as usual with all Loyal Good Templars, closed shortly after ten o'clock by singing the National Anthem. Three ringing elmers -.veto given for Her Majesty in commemora tion of her forty-lirst wedding day.

CITY COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of this body took place last night in the Council Chambct Quecn-strcot. There were present: The Mayor and Councillors uller, Montague Aickin, Fleming, Waddel, Thompson, and Crowther.

Fire AlaliM A i-Pauatus,—a letter was received from Mr b. A. Nathan, en closing the invoice of lire alarm apparatus shipped per ship Oxford.—tteferred to Finance Committee.

Sewer Diversion.—The L'nder-Secre. tary for Public Works wrote communicating the Minister's approval of the acceptance of Mr Blcwdou's tender for the diversion of the main sewer provided the securities were satisfactory. HIGH-STREET.— Messrs E. Mahoney and Sou applied for permission to form the an. jiroach to the new Court-house from the corner of High aud Chaucery-atreets The Mayor said the occasion might betaken to move a resolution affirming the desirability of widening not only this street, but Chan cery-street as well. He therefore proposed. "That tbe Council should authorise the Mayor or other person to wait on the Hon. Mr Whitaker, with a view to obtaining tho necessary land for widening Chancery, street.—lt was agreed that the matter should be left in the hands of the Mayor. Wise's Directory.—Mr T, B, Banna ford wrote suggesting that a copy of the new edition of this work should be secured for the Free Library.—Received.

Custom • House-street West. —Mr George Holdship wrote requesting the Council, while the weather is line aad the cost comparatively small, to have the south side of Custom House-street West made passable for the coming winter. The Auck land Timber Company was erecting a block of buildings there, aud there would be much heavy tratlic backwards and forwards in consequence.—Referred to Works Com. mittee. j ,

The Nigiitsoil Contract.—Mr George Wilson (niglitsoil contractor) applied for leave to bring his empty carta into town during the day time.—Granted. Harbour Board Kepbesentatives.— The Secretary of the Harbour Board wrote notifying that the term for which the City representatives to the Board were elected had expired.—On the motion of the Mayor the retiring representatives were re-elected. Remission OF Rent. — Mrs Cadman applied for a remission of the balance of vent due by her late husband for certain pro perty in consideration of a building left upon it.—Referred to Finance Committee.

Government Sursidy.—The Secretary to the Treasury forwarded a voucher and cheque for the amount of the Government subsidy, viz., £1029 15s 9d, clear of all deductions for Hospital maintenance, etc. fj Fire alarm System.—A letter was received from Mr A. Sheath, Parnell, thanking the Council for allowing him to peruse the papers and plans relating to the Electric Fire Alarm system, about to bo established in the city. Tne writer offered various suggestions and inter alia

advised the appointment of a competent electrician and telegraph engineer to con struct the lines, and afterwards maintain them in a state of efficiency.—Referred to Finance Committee.

Immigration Barracks.—A telegram was read from the Hon. Mr Rolleston, ask ing the Council to delay action re removal of Immigration Barracks until he has bad an opportunity of conferring with the Mayor and Council on the subject.—On tho motion of Cr. Aickin, it was agreed that a telegram should be sent in reply, asking specific information as to the time when the Minister would arrive in Auckland.

Patronage.--Mr A. Jackson, Secretary of Dean's Minstrels, wrote soliciting the Council's patronage for a complimentary benelit performance to be tendered Mr Horace Dean.—Granted.

LIBRARY Subsidy.—A letter wasreceived from the Under-Secretary for .Education notifying the passing of a voucher for £184 as a further Public Library subsidy. This amount, he added, almost exhausted the vote for " liabilities," and he would there fore be unable to get any further payments fur the Council in respect of last year's Library Rate.

Custom House-street.— Messrs Dig nan ana Armstrong, on behalf of Mr P. Glcefiou, requested the Council to have tho pathway in front of his hotel in the above named thoroughfare asphalted, he under taking to pay half the cost— Referred to Works Committee.

Compensation.—A letter was received from Mr Johu Kcir, assessing the amount of his loss by the injury done his hoise through the collapse of the Wellcsley-Btreet Bewer, and hoping tbat the Council would make good that sum to him.—Granted.

Sta'ndpipe.—Mr S. Norrie requested that the staudpipe which formerly stood at the top of Shortland-street might be re placed there—Referred to Works' Com-

mittec.

Complaint.—Mr J. Foss wrote com plaining of the conduct of Mr Woolfield, the Inspector, on account of his overbearing manner. A memo, from the Inspector was

also put in, stating that Mr Foss was the only butcher who complained of the in spection of his meat.—After some consider able discussion the matter was decided that the Inspector's explanation was sufficient, and that there was no necessity to send the matter before a committee. Blewben's Conteact.—Mr Blewdon made application that he should be allowed interest on his contract deposit.—An opinion was expressed that all contractors Bhould be treated alike, and tbat as it wns not stated iv the specification that interest was to be received it should not be allowed.— Application referred. Watkr for the Dock.—The Secretary of the Harbour Board applied for a meter supply cf water to vessels in the Dock.— The Town Clerk stated that tho wharf turncock was in the habit of supplying vessels with water.—Cr. Thompson thought it would be giving the Harbour Board a considerable source of revenue at the ex pense of the ratepayers. He would suggest that there bo two meters placed iv the Dock.—lt was agreed, after a lengthy dis cussion, to grant the application for tho consumption of the Harbour Board only ; the dock-keeper's houao to be included. Transfer.—Mr E. Salt wrote notifying the transfer of tbo lease of certain allotments held by him to Mr W. Rosser, who would henceforth pay the rates.—Granted. Lower Queen-street.—a petition was received fiom tbo ratepayers and occupants of stoics in this street praying—(l) That an asphalted sidewalk may be formed there

from the corner of Custom House-street to the wharf ; and (2) That instructions may

be given to have the street well watered twice a day.—Referred to Works Com mittee.

AlisertPark.—Cr. Montague presented a petition from 130 ratepayers praying for an amendment of the proposals for laying out Albert Park ground. It was urged by the petitioners that there was uot sufficient space allotted for recreation, and that the proposed fountain wis out of place. They recommended the plans prepared by Mr Macdonald, enginner of tho Harbour Board, ns particularly suitable.—Referred to Ihe Public Works Committee.

Abbatoirs.—Cr. Offer presented a peti tion from a number of butchers in the city aud suburbs relative to tho charges for slaughtering under the new Act about to be brought into force.—Referred to Finance and General Purposes Committee.

Aluert Park Again.—Cr. Crowther presented a petition from S5 residents in tho vicinity of Albeit Park, prayiug that tho original resolution of the Council should be adhered to. The petition stated that it was believed another petition was in the bauds of the Council, asking that a reseive be set apart for cricket, football, and oilier like sanies, and the petitioners asked that the Council would uot comply with the re quest ou the following grouuds :—(1) Tho area at the disposal of the Council is not sullicient for such games; (2) Such games would become a danger and a nuisance; (3) We are already in possession of oue of tbe best cricket grounds in tho colony ; (4) Tho distance to the present cricket ground is not very far, especially so when the tram-cars arc running.—Referred to tho Finance and General Purposes Com mittee.

Wynyard and Havelock-streets.— Cr. Aiekin presented a petition from the residents of this locality praying that cer tain drainage works might be carried out. —Referred to Public Works Committee. Durham-street tenders.— Blewdon, £1700 ; A. Maquire, £1535 ; Alex. Suther land, £1471 ;D. Fallon, £12U0; Alex. Watson, £2150. The Surveyor's estimate was £1550. The lowest tender was accepted, and the deposit of the next lowest retained in hand.

FINANCB AND GENERAL PURPOSES Committee.— This Committee lecom mended : (!) Secretary of Harbour Board re Hebrew congregation, that the Council be recommended to further this Bill, and to pay a sum not exceeding £50 on account of same ; also that tho Council be recom mended to send tbe letter back, as it con tains a statement in the last clause contrary to fact; (2) .Surveyor's Report re Building Surveyor, that the consider! t on be post poned until next meeting of this committee ; (") Ro Gas Company's contract, that iho Council be recommended to complete the contract • (4) Re drainage area water supply, water analysis, etc.,—that further consideration be deferred until report from

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR FRtDAf. FEBRUARY 11.



Special Advertisements. / IBOWDSnasembled last Saturday Even \J ing to inspect tho "Greatost Novelty of the Age," exhibited nt tho City Hull Aietule, consisting of Patont Umbrellas with Movable Co vera, ao construoted that they can bo removed from the framo or replaced in a fow aooonda; frames superior to old Htylo ; tho covors novel and economical. First introduced to tlio Auck land publio by GARLICK & CRANWELL. ANOTHIS ' NOVELTY Is tho "Harts Moun tain Rug," flrat seen on this Bide of tho world at tho Sydney 'exhibition. Tho under signed wero ao struck with tho handsomo appearance, beautiful ttnlsh, and durable con struction of these Ruga that tiioy at once sent for a large shipment, wh oil aro now ilnding ready sale. Thoy nro Biiitnblo for Tourists, Carriage Rugs, Golddlggors, and 'Travellers by land and sea, aa tho warmth and comfort imparted surpaßS nil other woollon Rugs. Unly obtninablo at the City Hall Arcado, GARLICK & CRANWELL. Proprietors. Q*l-INCH GREY SHEETING (unusually 0" hoavy and wide); First-olnss quality; a largo quantity just opened; will be sold at is Gd to clear quickly. GARLICK & CRANWKLL. CHILDREN S Two Button",Ktd Glovea 1 adies' Kid-Stitched Back (sound), la Bdjpcr pair Boys' Jersey Suits (with caps), 13s Gd Men's Whito Shirts, a lino ut 5s lid, worth 7a fid Black Silk and Chenille Fringe, 2s Gd (very good) GARLICK & CRANWKLL. BLACK SILKS nt Cooperative Prines. Wo study to soil the Choupoßt Black Silks in Town, commencing at 2a UA up to lis Gd. Our Is fid quality commands a ready sile—apiondid value. GARLICK & CRANWELL. END OF SEASON, Clearing ont ot Rem nants. A quantity of Remnants aro clearod oil'evory Friday and Saturday, at Choap lutes, by GARLICK & CRANWKLL REMNANTS of Dresa Gooda and Trlminlnga REMNANTS of Printa and Satcena REMNANTS of Ribbons and Embroidery REMNANTS of Sheeting and Klanncl KaIMNANTS ot Tweods antl Moleskin REMNANTS ot Damask nnd Cretonnes RKMMaM'DAYS. Friday aud Saturday at the CITY HALL ARCADE. ARLICK & CRANWKLL a -rvRAPERr AND /ILOTHINQ / P\ AT /cs. \ co OPERATIVE CASH W PRICES, PU R X /"I ASH yJS TX M URE LtASH OYSTEM AT THK /~IITY TTALL ARCADE, Queen-Street, Auckland, GAKLICKI& CRANWELL. JJ-EW | £)KESS noous, WANTED KNOWN: (JOOD TJBEFUL JJRKS3 TyJATERIALS AEE BEING SOLD AT HALF PRICE. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN'S. Is Gd Materials for 9d. Wo liavo bought a large JOB LOT of the above, and ara giving cur Customers the benefit. FANCY DRESS MATERIAL In Great Variety. fcFAT A HEAVY REDUCTION*^ off usual prices to Clkiii Out During The Season. A ERE SII LOT of GOOD CHEAP TWK E D GOOD CD.X A P TWE _ D for Boys' "Wear ctJust To Hand."-* dA Discount (Is in tho £) allowed off aU CASH Purchases of 20b and Upwards. "OUSHBROOK a "ORIDGMAN, DRAPERS & CLOTHIERS [Opposite tbe Army and Navy Hotel], Upper Queen-street, Auckland v-r-r INK_& DTALL. HAVE REMOVED FROM SHORTLAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN PORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART, I AND WILL CONTINUE THEIR CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK, THEY WILL REMAIN IN FORT-STREET DURING THE RE-BUILDING OF THEIR WARE. ROUSE IN SnORTLAND-STREET. QUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS j SALE WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY, 20th inst. THE GOOD 3 WILL BE OFFERED AT HOST BKICE! FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY I In Order to Clear Heavy Stocks X Sc HO,, Importers of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, queen-street. Auckland. N.B. — No Goods will be entered during the Sale. mHE A L.PHA iLXOTEL KIHIKIHI. WAIKATO. L. v A L L I N, Proprietor. Visitors and iTravollon will meet with Com fortable Accommodation. Loose Boxes. Good Stabling,



Udolpbo Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatio; Schnapps >ißa boverago -that the most temperate | and fastidious ladies crin'tako with impunity, in tho modorato doaes prescribed to their cases without any BtomaohioiU-effects. It ia grate fully oxh'ilarant, aogontly'adjuvant, jo mild a | stimulant, so pOro, 80 innoouous, that evoni Infants mightnso'it, In plneoof thooiirnninatives' that,'to pacify and sooiho them uro usually mixed with some narcotic, and-i'M apt to under mlno their tenflei-Bya tenia.



Novelties In Furnishing Go-vlb.—The „ Koyal Axminstor" Carpet with handsomo border just latidod, rich in aupo<irnnco, and as soft as a Turkey Carpet; the " Worcester" Stair Carpet tho pile is entirely mado of horsehair, prettily shaded border, and ia tho most durable carpet for stairs ovor made, and at a lower prico than Brussels: Handsome Coverings for Drawing room Suites just opened by Garlick and Cran woll; theso Covorings are proof against moths and havonprotty wound-work of silvor, old xold colour, etc., etc.: Handsome Hull-Tester Bedsteads now on, view. The groatost variety of Bedsteads In Auokland to select from. All kinds of Household Kurnlture at very low prices, antl 5 por cent, discount allowed for cash at time of purchase. This firm carry on their Drapery and Clothing business on tho Co-opera tivo Chsli System, marking thoir goods nt a very small advance on cost trusting to a lai'tro turnover lo mako it remunerative. Furnish your Houso from tho City Hall Arcade, Gar lick and Criinwoll, Proprietors.—(Advtl