SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKR } x^.mo?row DM0 Brnl( npr, S.2S BONaKT.-Thla Evening. 0 31 BUNRIBK.-To-morrow Mornlnsf. B.o« MOON'S AGUC-Fuli Moon, sth, 0.18 p.m.

ARRIVAL.

L4ST BVBSINQ. Argyle, s,s., Johnson, from Moroury Bay TO-DAY. Rotomahana. as.. Ondorwood, from, HussoU Oreti, s.s, Campbell, from Houthorn Ports

DEPARTURES.

IAST SVKNINO. Welllaßton, %t,, Farnnhw, for Tauranga TO-DAY. Hotomahana, ».s.. Underwood, for Sonthorn □anoralg, barque, Storm, for Lyttelton

IMPORTS.

Por Oreti from Welilngton-Sl WW polos, 5300 ft limber. JOObuw iron and 60 paok tkaiea sundries. From Glsborne-200 sh£op, 88 bags seed.

EXPORTS.

Per Sovereign, for Tahltl-55 oases boor, 10 cases whiskey, lS caws brandy, 10 o«sen claret. 5 casos sweet Rln. 0» oases Reneva, 4 oaßcii nlokles, 20 oasos salmon, 10 oases lobiters, 80 bags rloe, 78 mats sugar, 11 boieß and S paolc mwu tobacco, 3 oasoß oysters, 8 cases sanoe, l hhdand3qr-oasksrum, 2qroaßksand 10 o«e» •wlno, 8 boxes tea, fi cases ohampaime, 6 oasoa ginger wine, 21 oases and B bales cotton. 8 oases perfumed spirits, 3 cases perfumed oil. 100 oases keroiene. 11 cues drapary. 6 drums oil, 8 pases sardinos, 3 oases herrlneH. 20 bundlM wire, 5 kags nails. 2f« tins bUoult, 80 bags flour, 140 bows Boap, 4 kegs butter, 40 cues meats. 100 sauks potatoes. 40 cases onions, 25 oases fruit, SO Kegs beef. 400 empty sacks S» packages painto, fi oases salmon, 80 sheep, U.MOfe timber, 12 pair Bashes, 6 doors. 70 paokagea sandrrmorohanaiso. Por TaWuni, for Lovuka-12,000 brioks, I.OOJ ( lot timber. Per Ked Coat, for Levuba-W.OOO brioks, 260 sackß lime, fiO ahecp.

Per Kotomahana-«bo«:ta soap. 3 tanks seed, II paokages inndries. For Lyttelton—4s oases paint 6 kefra Hmejoloa. 0 balos and 8 packages Sundries. For Donodln-4 packages hops, S5 flanges. 10 casks limejuloe. 12 mh» fruit, 6 bandies broom corn, 10 empties, 30 packages Bundriea. For Timaru-1 parceh For Blua- S barrels, i parcels. For Melbourne—l timber Jacks, 2 packages sundries.

The barque Fifth of Tay arrived at Portland (Oregon), from Auckland, on October 20. The s.s. Orotl arrived from the South at 10.30 a.m. to-day. Thloh rainy weather was experienced on the passage op. Passengers :- Mr James and (oar steerage.

Thebrtgantine Ethel is discharging ber cargo of banedust at the Hallway wharf.

The lohooner Sovoreign sails for Tahiti to morrow. Bheoleared at the Customs for that port this afternoon, with a full geaeral cargo. The three-masted gohoonor Red Coat olaarod at the Customs for Levuka to-day, She sails to-morrow morning. Passenger: Mr Rae.

The B.c. Arsryie arrived from Whangarel last evening with 150 oases frnit, 8 hides, 8 kogs batter, 4 boxes batter, 4 oases fowls, 15 boxes eitxi, 6 saoks gum, 3 b&les wool, 23 paokages Mrs Somraarfluld. Mrs Hartnet, Mrs MoKenrJe and child, Mrs Aron, Mrs Lincoln, Dr Saunders. Moasra J. HarrlKm, Fowler. Morland.WaJker. Prootor, Posset. Peaoa, MoLeod. Arnils, Wea mani, V ttlngr. Captain MoKonrio. Paoe, Batts. Street, Connolly, Bloom, asd Callander.

Theß.s. Rotomahana left for Melbourne via Southern ports at noon to-day. Passengers for Melbourne—Mr, Mrs and Matter Cox, Mrs Uwon, Mrs Sdwordsi Miss Edwards. Mrs and Mines <2> Aub«r; Mossrs Gregory and Kaye, For Southern ports-Mr and Mrs Nlsholson and child, Mr and His* K»ye; Mesdamea B. Home and C. Nelson: Misses Bond and Goodmoa; MHSn J. Reid, Street, R. M. Roaohe. A. Parsons, T. Falkner, Smith and N. H. Urase back;

The s.». Botomahana returned from Rns>Boll thin morning, having on board the following passengers: Mrs and Mlaioa White, Mr and Mra Grey. Mr, Mrs and Mlia Russell, Mrs and Mlsa Williams, Mr and Mrs Busby, Mt and Mra Mason, Mesdamw Ooddon, Pattonl and two children, Powell, Butterworth, Alexander and two children, Miawe William*, Under (ty.Colllns, Joneß and Graham: Messrs Winks, Nolan, Wood, Shoehan, Williams, Brown. Glover, Hogan, Cooper, Larldnir, Master Burdett and tour steerage Caxgo-63 sheep, 8 cases apples.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

AKKTVALS. Mtcftreßor. *■*■> Amofloo, from Walters WttUahi, «.»., Loyp, from Wanganul Stall*, Government atoamor, Falrohlld, from Opnnatt DEPARTURE. Stella. Government steamer, Falrchllt), for Opnnald The 1.1. Bowena la ezpsateA to arrive froa Wanganalthls afternoon or tomorrow morning. She Is advertised to leave again on Tuesday for itloldanga. Tne Northern Co.'s steamer MacfrreKor arrived from Waltata at 3.15 p.m. yesterday wl th 29 head cattle, 1 hone, SI paskagea butter, and the following passenger*— Mlsmb Lorlgan and I/mergan; Measri MoOormaolc. Wooion, Sutherland, Q. H. Maunder, Stent and 2 others. She was to retiue thlthor this afternoon,

Tho b.b. Wallabl arrived with JOS sheep, IS head cattle and one passenger from Wa»ga_ol, at i .15 p.m. yesterday.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kaipaba Heads, this day.

The Aratapu, Toren, MaceUan Cloud, and Kate Maogregor came down tho river yostor day ana want straight to sea with a fresh north west broeee, The Emily dragged hsr anchor and took the ground off Sheehan's, and was prevented from sailing. The Roderick Dim, loaded at Mokarau, is now under weigh.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Weluhcitoh. yesterday.

Sailed: Hawea,forthe Northivin West Const ports, with the Hues Mall, Passengers: Mra Robertson, Rev. Messrs Brook, Brown,MoGows, Paterson, Relmonßohider, and 7 steerage.

Lyttklton, yesterday. Ballet: Frith of Lome, for London,

COMMERCIAL.

Evkriko Stab Ofltce, Friday.

MB A-TOm EtUOKLIMD'S WSSBXT MPORT.

At the Haymarket on February 21, fodder was plentiful, and brought from 2s 6d to 4a Bd per owl; small loads, 18a to 275; and straw, 15s to 30s per load. The yards were filled with horses, Inoluding a shipment from TaranakL There was a fair attendance of buyers, and, with few exception a, all lots were oleared at Batiaf aotory prloea. Draught colts brought from £16 10s to OX3 10a: medium draught two-year-olds, £10 to £11 Us; light oolta. £710a to fill 6«; draughts (broken), £30 to £33 10s; aotlve medium draughted 10a to £25105; and a large nnmfear Of light harness horses and hacks, £5 to £14 each. At the Haymarket. on Tuesday, hides braugh from BJd to 38d the 1b t sheepskins. It to Ss itdeaalit tallow. ISM to 2fw the owt; lambs wool, alto wool in greaao, 7id; washed fteeoes, 10W the lb, At Remnera. on Thursday, dairy oows and itora cattle, consequent on the 'heavy rain, were scaroely represented—the few brought forward obtained late values. Fat cattle were in full stumhars (US yardsd); generally light weights ot good quality. There was no alteration In values from laiit week, and prices for Bteers ranged from 20s to 32* the lOOlbd, Sheet) were In moderate Bupply, only light and inferior quality, rallied considerably In price fully 2s per head, but heavy weights wore at fprevtous values. Plga, bdth fat and store, were ia brlak request,

MSBSBS HONTBM AND KOtAN'S WEtKIT RBPOUT1

Homes: Thera has been a fair amonnt of business done, although there haa been a slight depression In prloe. On Friday, quite an average niimbor were submitted by auction. Com notitlon was steady throughout the sale, and, with lew exceptions, lots were cleared at •motion, the remainder being sold privately. Thoro was no noteworthy alteration In price-. Cattle J There has been a good supply, and ■toady demand. Values have remained un altered. At Newmarket, on Tuesday, thoro wai an adequate supply ot all descriptions, and the demand was steady at to* previous week's quotations. On Wednesday, there was an extraordinarily large muster of stock, the yards being completely crarara id. There was a large attendance of bnyers,and competition was fairly Rood throughout. We quote:dairy cows, from «S 13s 94 to £9; dry oews, from 43 to 6i 15s { eaIVM. from Jfe to 33a; yearlings, from 33a to ell two-year-old holfora. tH 6s to £3 2s M: two-year-old steers. £3 10s to S3 ss; Sown steen, U 10s to M 17s 61. Sheeri: A Ursa number, both of (at and stores, are being brought forward, but the efleot has not been to cause ths market, to decline, bat, in many In- Btaneos. there was an upward tendenoy. We (note-Store ewes, at from 61 7d to 10s (id; wethers. Us t fat wethers, from 13i 6d to 16a: lambs, trom Ti Id to Us VS. PIM were yarded la laerMied numbers, and sold well; good pozken reaching Id per lb, 11 vo weight.

BANKS AND OO.'l RWOIW. At Parawai, on Thnnday, fat oattlo offered In average numbers* but were ot more varied quality than usual. Choice mtitium-weieht Bteers brought Us to 22s Bd psr lOOlbai heavy ooatso oxen and cows, from 18s to 20a. Sheep were In short supply, and advanced Is to la per heart, best wethers making Ha to 15s (Id, or 2|d per lb. Lambs wera plentiful, and sold freely at 9» to liß. ftocordlng to quality.

CamsWHOBCn. Maroh 2. — A continued tleadr trade In the grain market Is reported The bnalnesa of the week corroborates the belief expressed In laet week's reports that the bulk cf the grain will be sold this season In the local market. The wheat tranaaotlons during the weak have continued nnraßrgua, and have baen Ohieflr on the basis of quotation. Prime Quality Is auoted at it Id to U 6d, and good average at Is in tola 3d. Owing to the absence oroats offer ing) tut at the present m omen t, hlKher prices com- Dared with previous value have been obtain able for spot lots. Good milling are Quoted at 3a 5d to 2a Sd, and feed at 2a 3d to 2s id. A parcel Of line old milling realised the top price Seed for tha year. 2s Bi£ Barter: Prloesat3a Bd to 18. Flour: Millers still qnote £10 10a for the best brands. Oatmeal has been advanced 308 per ton. Grass aeed: the market has not altered In any degree, and lota offering find buyers at late Mteg.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. .- B, d. g.d, 8 d, B. d. Butter, fi.lb 0 7-0 8 Milk, quart 0 4-0 0 Be«tdalrtM 0 0-0 0 Batter, (o,lb 0 8-0 10 Buttßr,BH,lbO 8-0 8 Bat tor, Bait 0 10-0 0 OhoftwilooaDO 5-0 0 Obceao(coL) 0 8-0 0 Do..Cant. O »-0 S KBKB.aoz.J 0 0-16 EBKR.don. 0 o—l 3 Lard.lb „ o o—o 10 SWlbftaOO 7-0 8 BWs.each 2 £3 o Bacon and Hams, Ducks, eaoh 2 ft-3 o Provincial 0 7—olo Qoeao, each go—7 o Canterbury Hams Turkeys m s 0-7 o and Baoou (In Baoon, 1b „ 0 10—1 0 olotb) .. 0 101-1 0 Hamalb.. l.jP-l'i ■ Bre«a,idto«dper2lbloat Jams, per cauo, 6 aot, sea (H to 37b M ... ... ..:'. ...1.., :...:,;:,. ,■'

Faora Mabkbt. Wholesale. g ft a _ Buperflne Floor, Bllkdroßßoa. per ton- 18 0 0 Fine Fionr. ditto, housohold ... *11-U J2 R Adolaido, por ton _ -. - ' i! o 0 I Oaraarn, per ton « .. - ''ti n 0 , Dunedln, per ton _ .. - "Jf n 0 Canterbury, per ton .. •■„_" - * Roasttngßept - - '- - J J*J § BotlUigßoef ... „ •• " n J_ft n Mutton, hind-quarter.. .. ~ n2l- 0 0 „ fore-quarter .. - .. v*) v " Lamb, fore-quarter ) ..36 — 50 „ hlnd-qnarter /. • . . , PorkandVeal .. •• - ■• °g- 0 7 Tafcblt^fal-liintto^ sUied. ' Pearl Barley » » .. - «"~18 ° v Hay and Corn Markbt. Wholesale. „ 8, (1. B, ll tl. •> Maize(^) "sar, s^sarjjrtj " (FUn.) i B-0 0 Lucerne, do 6 0-6 10 ;; (»fi 6-5 9 SUawdoad. 0 B~UO Sanm-Retall. B fl S tl B. d. B. Q. Rvawflsa 8 0-7 B Cooksfoot.bl.7 0-7 8 °TO3&SVU-°«W» to-3^each° cornSute to 9a 6d por dozen. Fencing wire No&^7 andß.assorted.«lGlosto «17perton COAL AND FIREWOOD MARKET. OOAt.-Newoastle, cargo 32a per ton:y»ra.3Ba to 40s. Bay of Islands, at yards, 2&I; screened, 28s Od; ditto at the mine, 12s; riUps ride. mk. Waikato, at mine,6s; in Anoktand. 17s6d to22s; Taupirl, ot mines, Sa tolls; at J£slto to «■': dellvered,26s to 2^ Whauwhau at mine, 8s 6d; yard (steam), 17s; hoasehold.2M. Kamo(household),23J, deUvered; rteam, Ms. FnucwooD.-Unout, at wharf (oarooJ.wW fla per ton; delivered. 12s to 13s; out. 1U to 16s. V Kaoti Gum and Flax Mabkst. Gam is very quiet The following •«£■ have been efooted since k« I™" dayi-Good ordinary Kalpara and W^n garel at £3J to £36; Kast Coast, «« to «*Bi receipts for February. 100 tons. FLAX.-F!nest quality «8-«2l_r£>rtOß KuNcroa " r .T - -Sd.periu BOTUDWO MATKBIAtB. TlMßßE.—Boards and Scantling. 100 ft Dew, Us; ncoond ol»as. 8s 6d ; T)est planed, ».:»(heart) Towi PBlSm, 6fSns| 6ft, 198) liobart Tow» rails, 90s, selling quotation!. Bricks (at Whan,) 40sper 1,000; Town i"ds, £3 Ss: doUrerwl, £210s. Drain pipes, per 100, (6 inohes bore), 30a: 4 lnoheß.Hs; 3 t Inohes, £210s per 1,000 socket gUzed pipes, 18 Inches &6d per toot; 15 taohes. 2s per toot; 13 Inohes, Is «d per footj Unohes, li per foot; 8 lnohes.6d per foot; 4 inohes. 4d per foot Lure, slacked, Is per bushel; qnlok Ume In iaok.'ls{6d to 2s; ground lime Is Do.

WeLFß'fl AROMATIC SOIHMDAM 80BNAPP8, to lndnoa tbo iloatruotlon and prevent the im proper use Of their wrappers and label*, and thnfl farther proteot th« PublU against fraud and deception, have enclosed In the wrappers, or under the label on tho quart bottles, since In October, IS7B, and oontinue toenoloee in evkry DAY'S PACKING TUiIOOGHOUT THK YIAR THRKK £1 ORDERS, whloh are drawn upon the undersigned, and whloh will be cached by them on presentation. To seonre those Gifts, the Publlo must be saroful to ask for, and aooept nothing but, the Gknoink Udoijpho WourrH Schnapps, with our name upon the tap label. M. Mots k Co., Wynyard Lono. Sydnsv.

Mail Notice.

Maitjj toll Okibb as Under.- THIB DAT. For Whangaret Heads, Parua, Walpu, Whan srarei, Tanglhna, and Mangapal, per Argyle. at i p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5 SO p.m. Saturday, 4th instant. For Wolwera, Mahuranßi, Matakana, Mantra wal, &0., per Rose Casey, at 10 turn. For) wangapuraparn. por Makarau, at 4 p.m. For Glßborno, Napier, and soutb. por Oretl, at 8 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Levuka and Suva, por Taiaroa, ai 4 p.m. For Tahiti, per Sovereign, at 4.30 P-m. For Thames, per Kctomahaua. at f.30 p.m. Monday, 6th lnatant. For Whttlanß-i. perFingal, at S p.m. For Rassell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and UongonuL per Wellington, at 4,30 p.m. For Tanranga, Ohlnemutn, and Upotild, per Qlenelff, at 4.30 p.m. Tuesday., 7th Instant. For Australian Colonies, per Rotora», at S p.m.

For Australian Colonies, per Aastralla, tm mediately after her arrival from Honolulu. N.B.—Payments oa aoconnt of Property Tax will be received at this oflloe between S a,m. and 5 p.m.

8. B. Bias. Cfciet Pottmatter. Chief Port-affloe. Aiokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March 9, 1832.

Theatre Royal—Mastodon Star Minstrels and Star Dramatic Company, 8 p.m.

Lcrne-itreet HaU-Oddtellows' Annirenarr Ball, 9 p.m.

ProtesUnt H«H, Newton-Annual Session ot Grand Orange Lodge, S p.m. Kameu Schoolroom—Conoert and Danoe, 7 30 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1882.

Foe rt« cat—• that lacks amstnnct, For the wrong that n*eds rabtaaco Foe the futura In the distance. And the food that wa can do.

In a recent article on the opposition offered by the Homo of Lords to the operation of the Land Act in Ireland, we stated that th« provisions of that Act struck a deadly blow at feudalistio pretensions in Britain, and were destined to accomplish the extinction ; of the landed aristocracy. It may not be clear to many how that result is involved Id the Land Act; bnt a consideration of the I fundamental principles npon which that Act j Is based, and the consequences bound np in these principles, will prove our remark to be well grounded. To begin with, what are the essentials to the continuance of a hereditary aristocracy t They are, firstly, noble blood, and secondly, landed property. Wealth, in the sense of ready money, is quite a subsidiary matter; not a few of the proudest peers of the United Kingdom, and one allied to Royalty by descent, are prac tically bankrupt—having vast estates which they cannot sell, and which, as managed or mismanaged, do not yield suffi cient revenue for the maintenance of their owners. Apart from this pride of descent, and the distinction of being lords of the soil, the continuance of an aristocratic order is impossible. These two are, fur thermore, inseparably linked, for to a great extent the exclusiveness of the English aristocracy has been maintained by the possessors of titles being, as it wore, rooted in the soil, trom which they derived their title and their wealth. This state of matter?, again, owes its existence and per petuation to the state of the laws—the result of class legislation by Parliament on behalf of the landed interests. Chief of the laws contributing to this are those known as the laws of Primogeniture and Entail. By the lormer, all heritable property must do seend to the eldest son of the family to the exclusion of all others, and (what is more to the point in our present inquiry) to the effectual preservation of estates intact and indivisible. By the latter this is rendered still more certain, since it gives a testator power to bind np or entail estates on a number of successive lives after his own. Thus Urge estates may be added to, but the law operates to prevent their being in liny way broken np. From this system a thousand evils spring, which need not now be entered upon. But it may be asked, mw does the Irish Land Act strike at the system ? By the fact thatpts principle is far in advance of any step required for the abolition of the laws of Entail and ' Priraogeniturr.

The Land Act aliirma tho right of tho State to interfere in tho management of the land of the country, while tho abolition of Primogonituro and Eutail only means that tho Government shad abrogato and abolish those unjust and artificial aids to the accumulation of property. The oppression practised by Irish landowners has been more flagrant than in other parts of the United Kingdom, uud a desporato remedy has been applied. In Scotland and jinglaud the same evils do not exist, but the unjust operation of the laws we have named is keenly felt; and after the conces sions made to Ireland, Parliament will bo unable to resist the moderate demaud which will be made for the repeal of these unequal laws. The first blow has beco struck at them already by the passing of tho Hares and Rabbits Bill, which aasails one of the outworks of tho legislative barriers which tho aristocracy have erected around themselves. The Radicals of England have formulated a demand for the abolition of Piimogcnitaro and Entail, and in a few years at tho most this wiU form part of tho Lioeral programme. Then will begin tho process of the breaking up of estates and tho extinction of the aristocratic caste in Britain. A spend thrift lord will bo at liberty to sell his possessions, and a dishonest oue will be compelled to part with them to pay his just debts, instead of grinding the faces of bis tenants and swindliug the burrounding tradesmen; and others who would divido their estates among the dilt'erent members of their family, but are now prevented by the law of Entail, will bo able to carry out their Intention. Large estates will disappear, and with them will go the titles, for a uuko, Marquis or Earl without his ancestral land* would be utterly ludicrous. Already the operation of natural laws is breaking doivn tho barriers of caste, Tho Uuko of Argyle, allied by marriage with tho reigning sovereign, has sods engaged in trade and who have made plebeian alliances. Uno of them married the daughter of an American Colonel, whose divorcod wife—tho notori ous Victoria Woodhull of tho Woodhull and Claflin Free Lore Journal—is now brought into closo relationship with tho noble homo of Argyle, and with Royalty itself. And these arc by uo means excep tional instances of necessity compelling such a course. Money-bags have in many in stances vanquished blue-blooded pride, and tbe victory.may be said to bo more than half-won ovor tho useless pretensions of aristocratic blood. The final step is to deprive land-owners of their claim to a sovereign right to the laud, and placo them on an equal footing in tho eyo of the law with the holders of othor descriptions of wealth, The change will not coma sud denly ; it is, perhaps, well that it should not; but it will certainly come, and its r jsulu nted not bo In any way doubtful. Hence tho opposition manifested by the Homo of Lords to the working of the Irish Land Act—the leading feature of which is the appointment of Commissioners to fix the just rental of land. Tho House of Commons, wo doubt not, will effectually prevent tho Lords from Interfering with the working of the Act, and tho Cabinet has shown its determination to givo the Act a fair trial by instructing the Irish Secretary to rofutio information to the committee of pears appointed to enquire into its opera tion. By latest advices, tho Lords have owned defeat, and have tried to effect a compromise with the Conimous by declar ing that they will not enquire into tho "judicial working" oE tho Act. But, In thufr present temper, the Commons will re fuse facilities for any enqniry whatever. The cause of reform of the Land Laws has mado a tremendous advance by the passing of this Act, and with success will come new courago and itrength for farther a»saulti on those walls that still hedge in the relics of feudal privileges.

A Rood deal of unoasiaeis is frequently felt on tho down-train from Kaipara owing to tho carriage of heavy logo behind tho passenger cars. If one ot these logs got loose while tho train was passing through the tunnel, it would smash everything before it. Instances of the logs breaking loose, moreover, aro not unknown. If it cannot be arranged to bring sncii dangerous freight wholly by tho freight train, a good deal of tho danger might bo obviated by putting thum in front Instead of behind tho passenger|carßj

The election of Licensing Committee at the Wade resulted in tho return of the following :-Messrs Hardy, Lambert, Wil son, Mackay, uml Dodd.

Tho Philharmonic concert will bo held on Monday, the 20th inst., in the Choral Hall, and not on the 6th, as previously announced. The change was unnvoidablo under certain circumstances. Tho several practices of the members have bten highly creditable, and favourable to expectations.

To the Editor : Sir, —Your pen Is alwayi ready to assist the poor and distressed. There ia a Commission nppointed.nominally called a Royal Commission, of which I know full well the working, to sit at Wellington, not Auckland | it is not fair. Surely Mr Swanson has had uo hand in this. I niludo to the claims of volunteers, &c., who havo fought and bled for their country, and havo placed plebeians largo land-owners. How can those that have claims go to Wellington without and when there, snubbed. I appeal to W. Swanson, Esq., M.H.R., to stop this great injustice, if ho is a friend of the. poor.—R. J. PELTUB.

The annual meeting ot 'he Makotu Pres byterian congregation was held in the dis trict scbool-room on the evening of tho 28th nit, when the following committee wero appointed for Maketu: Messrs Brisbane, Fegnwn, Harkness, and Stewart; Ararimu: Messrs Pulman, Jones, Shaugh- L.e*»T, and Sinclair. Kov, Thomas Norrio intimated his intention of holding divino service in tho Ararlinufschoelroom on Mon day evening next, the 6th inst

We see by announcement in another column that a conversazione takes place on l'neaday next, in connection with the open ing of the session of tho Young Men's Baptist Improvement Class. Tbo presi dent, Mr T. Spurgeon, will ocenpy the chair, aid give the Inaugural address. Vocal and instrumental music, readings, and recitation*, also a dialogue, will be given by members and friends. Thero will be a Historical Bco of tho Four Georges. Prises will be given to tho two most successful, The first business meeting is on Monday, the 13tb, when an essay on England under the Flantagenets will bo read.

The Bible Heading in Schools Associa tion have tested the parents of pupila attending the public schools by the distri bution of voting papers. The replies Rive the following results .—

In Favour—Otago, 1871 parents, represent ing 11.88-1 sohalars; Booth Canterbury. 03 parents, representing Mil scholars; Howke'B Bay, 621 parents, representing IM4 soholars; total. 6093 parents, representing 16142 scholars.

Acminbt (Jtago, 602 parents, representing 1613 scholars; South Canterbury, Si parent*, representing 239 soholars; Hawke'6 Bar. 110 parents, representing 308 soholars; total, 806 parents, representing 2153 scholars.

MMorlty la favour of the Bible being; read In the public aohools, 6293 parents, representing 13,284 scholars.

" The Slaves Kevengo " was ropeatod last night at the Theatre Royal by tho Mastodon Star Minstrels, with success. Owing to tho rain, tho audionco was not so large n» pn the previous evening. Still, all who were present eujoyod tho play with audlblo heartiness. An extraordinary programme, in two partsr, will bo presented to-night,' tho first part to consist of comic and sentimen tal songs. Baston's comic sketch "An old man's Perplexity," thofarce[of "J3luo Glass" a clog tournament, und a second farco. To-morrow evening the '.'Octoroon" will bo performed, Mr Leako as "Salem Scudder," and Mr Lewis ns "old Pete."

At the Resident Magistrate's Court yes terday afternoon, Margaret Britten, a widow, claimed of John if. Smith, for a box ot clothing, vdue £3 23 6d. Mrs Britten alleged that she left her box in caro of defendant, but in somo mysterious manner, the box, containing necessary materials, had gone astray and could not be found. Mr Hudson Williamson appeared for defendant, and the widow pleaded her own cause, Defendant denied his responsi bility, and considered it absurd to expect a man to look after such things. A good deal of evidence was adduced, and, as Mrs Britten failed to establish her claim, she ac cepted a nonsuit.

Iv our advertising columns will be noticed the particulars of the Admiralty Hotel Com pany (Limited), an undertaking which, we are informed, has been promised a large amount of influential support. The site is everything which could be desired, and the proposed building, the elevation of which we have seen_, will bo an ornament to the city, and will form a prominent and attractive feature from the harbour. As stated in the prospectus, the Admiralty Hotel is designed to afford to our dally in. creasing number of visitors a most delight ful and salubrious residence, and the pro moters give assurances that no expense will be (pared to render it all that the most fas tidious could require. At present all the hotels in the city are overcrowded with visi tors, and are compelled to turn applicants away. The prospect of the proposed spe culation being a very remunerative onois th.refore exceedingly good. /

Major Withers invites tho whole of tho officers of the Auckland Volunteer Force to meet at tho militia office, on Monday next, at 8 o'clock in the evening, for tho purpose of taking into consideration certain matters to bo brought before tho 'meeting.

To the Editor: Sir, —Bring a resident of Elierslie, I wish to warn my neighbours to keep a sharp look-out on their orchards, as I perceive there is a party of rowdy youug men who travel by railway and make a practico of getting oil' the 5.30 train and prowling about the district, returning homo to TePapapa by the G. 15 train, with their pockets crammed full of fruit.—Yours, &c, Observer.

In the case of Henry Campbell, charged with assaulting n woman in Albert-street, by striking her, and using indecent language, Mr Laishley appeared for the ac cused and pointed out several discrepancies in the evidence, and urged that, as prose cutrix did not prove that, thero was any person passing, and that it wns probable that no person was passing at that hour in the nigh)-, there had becu no breach of the Act which Mr Lnisliloy urged, the Act required as a tine qua non. The bench agreed with Mr Laishloy, and tho cases were dismissed.

Tho deputation from St. Thomas's con gregation, failing to get satisfaction from the Key. W. Tcbbs, incumbent of St. Matthew's, waited upon the Bishop of Auckland, Dr Cowio, at the old District Court-house.for the purpose of stating their grievance to his Lordship, Tho .Bishop oxpresacd his regret at tho closing of St. Tliimius'n.iuul informed tho dopututiou that ho had written to Mr Tobbs upon tho sub ject, and rather than tho services should be discontinued, he himself would undertake to conduct tho services. He desired the deputation to see Mr Tebbs.and accordingly they went to St. Matthew's parsonage and informed the inoumbont of the result of their intcrviow with tho Bishop. Mr Tcbbs replied that nothing could bo done this week, but in tho meantiiuo recommended tho deputation to reduce their propcsals as to tho management of St. Thomas's for tho futuro to writinp, and ho would submit such proposals to tho vestry of St. Matthew's at a meeting to bo convened at the earliest possible date.

A special meeting of tho ratepayers of Dcvonport, convened by circular, for tho purpose of discussing matters connected with the now Licensing Act,was heldjat tho Publio llr.ll last evening. About forty per nons were present. A general discussion on the question of the nomination of com missioners to represent tho district took plnco.andsovciiilgoiitlomen were mentioned mutable to occupy that position. Among thoso Biiggtstud wero : Messrs. Milne, Philcox, W H. Brown, Fenton, R. M. Stark, and A. Alison. Mr Stark, who was present, did not consider himself eligible, becauso of his connection with tho Vic toria Gardoiu, in which liquor was to be nold to-morrow. Th« nomination takes placo at tho Devonport Hall on Monday next, at noon, when It is most proboblo theso gentlemen already named will bo on tho list of enudidates proposed.

To tho Editor: Sir.—ln Court this morning, during the trial of the caso Station-master Nowraarkot v. McCrao for trctpnss, ono thing was apparent to any one who heard tho evidence,that is, it was hard lines for tho defendant to havo to pay his solicitor's fees becauso ho had bohavod as any man (who is worthy of tho name of n man) would have dono under similar circumstances. Can any Brltlohor stand by and mo v child lirtblo to sudden death or damage for Hfo without making an attempt to avert the same I Mr McCrao took his child off tho lino, and our worthy magistrate stated ho did right instead of wrong. Hoping railway olriciala will|not in futuro be so officious nnd put respectable citizens to unnecessary expense.—l am &c, A Hater OF MUFFS.

A meeting of tho Deep Level Tributo Company was held to-day when Mr James Coutts was unamiously appointed mana ger of the Doop Level Tributo Company. Mr Crawford was manager of tho Southorn Cross Co. The appointment will give rery goneral satisfaction.

In yesterday's issne we omitted in the list of passenger! by the Wellington from Tauranga, tho name of Father Garavcl, who was on a visit to tho Hot Lakes, and who appears to havo bcnolittcd much by his stay there. The natives at Okinamutu, &c, wero very glad to sco him again amongst them.

Dr. Hector and Professors Brown, Sale, iind Sliand, attended a meeting of the Auckland College and Grammar School Board yesterday, and gave their views upon tho question of building a boarding estab lishment attatched to tho school. The opinion expressed/was unanimously adveise to hucli a course, though it was thought undesirable to take a boarding establish ment to any great distance away from the school. Dedalon on tho subject has been deferred.

The regular monthly communication of Lodge Manukau, 58G S.C., was held in tho Masonic Hall, Onehunga, on Wednesday evening, Bro. Rev. Frank Gould, R.W.M., in the chair. After tho usual business Bro. P. M. Dunwoodle, in a neat speech, gii behalf of the officers and members pre sented Bro. C. V. Hill, P.M., with a hand some P.M. jewel in recognition of his valuable services as R.W.M. for tho year 1881. Bro. Bill expressed his gratitude in feeling terms. The jewel was manu factured by Mr Alexander, jeweller ot Auckland, and boro the following inscrip tion on tho back:—" Presented to Bro. C. V. Hill, P.M., by tho officers and mem bers of Lodge Maunkau, SSGS.O., in ap preciation of his services as R. W.M, for tha year 1881."

The annual meeting of the Papakura Presbyterian Congregation was hold on the 23rd ult., Rev. Thomas Morrie in the chair. The report for the past year was submitted and adopted. The following items will shew the figures :—Sustentatlon fund, £64 11s %l; missions, &c, £3 fii 9d; building fund (proceeds ot soiree), £12 3s; total, £70 Oa 2Jd, The report of tho branch stations of Papakura Valley and Turanga is as follows :—Sustcntation fnnd, £5 6s; build ing fund (proceeds of soireo), £10 11s; grand total, £85 17s 2|d. Tho following were appointed on the committee : r-Messrs J. B. Youig, R. White, A. McWofl, Jarara Walker, J. Black, G. McMurray, A. Pitt, F. McClyrnout secretary, ana S. Fallwoll treasurer. Subcommittee for Papakura Valley and Turnnga :—Messrs J. Mnlr, E, Elsmore.S. H. Feld, Q. Smith, andli. Gil lnoiir. Votes of thanks were accorded to Miss Norrio and Mrs O. Smith for playing tho harmonium respectively at Papakura and Papakura Valley churches.

His Worship the Mayor (entertained the City Council etaployds, numbering about 50 and twenty members of the Fire Brigade, at a dinner at Canning's last night. Mr Shaw (Foreman of Works) occupied tho chair. After the usual loyal toasts, tho chairman proposed tho health of the Mayor, coupled with that of Mrs Clark. In doing this, he spoke of the great liberality and hospitality that had marked the Mayor's occupation ot tho chief civic office. Mr P. JA. Phillips responded on behalf of tho Mayor. Ho was sure they all had felt a genuine pleasure in drinking the toast.and he thanked them for the hoartineas of thoir reception of it. No ono could doubt His Worship had the interests of the city thoroughly &t heart. The toasts of " 1 he Members of tho Coun cil," " The Town Clerk," and others were honoured in turn, and songs and convenm tion beguiled tbo time In an agreeable man ner until the hour for separation atrived.

A case •£ public importanco was heard before Mr Macdonald, R.M., in which Wm. Johnston was charged with a breach of the law, and upon which His Worship gave judgment as follows :—Defendant is charged with a breach of tho law in having knowingly, and with intent to defraud, truvelled upon a K«w Zealand railway, in a carriage of superior class to that for which he was provided with n ticket. At the heating I had no doubt but that defen dant had beon guilty of tho alleged breach, but tho ticket collector having demanded and received paytneut of the excess, raised a doubt as to whether the liability to the penalty had been affected. Ido not think it was affected. The right to the "fare" became due from defendant as a toll on his using the line, and the penalty is imposed for travelling in a carriage with out being provided with an appropriate ticket. I may mention that even if there bo no accommodation for the holder of a second-class ticket, he has no right to occupy a seat In a first • class carriage without the oppress sanction of the guard or other official, a ticket being issued conditionally upon there being room for the holder, who m default has a right to a return of the money paid on this occa sion. There was ample second-class space, aud defendant, though not one of those who get iv a first-class because they do not ike to be seen in a second-classjcarriage, acted, 1 think, from a feeling of bravado, or postibly from a liking for what did not belong to him. Whatever his motive, the intent was to defraud the Department, for which he will pay 10s and costs, and the next like offender who is convicted will pay a good deal more,

THE WAR EXCITEMENT IN EUROPE.

[SPECIAL CABLE DESPATCH TO MELBOURNE

"AGE.")

LONDON, February 24. GREAT excitement exists upon the Con tinent concerning the probability ot war breaking out between Russia, Germany, and Austria. An official intimation hns been issued at St. Petersburg, disclaiming any responsibility for the speech delivered by Gen, Skobeloff at Paris. It is stated that the Russian Government holds itself unpledged by any utterances of un authorised persons. Pacific assurances are given, and it is declared that any inter vention contemplated by Russia on behalf of tho Slavs is strictly in accordance with the rights conferred by treaty. Notwith standing the pacific official assurance of tho Russian Government, there is grave reason to believe that strong pressure is being brought to bear upon the Czar ot an opposite tendency. It is asserted on good authority that General Ignaticff is strongly advocating a warlike policy. Turkey is making war preparations and eudeavouring to improve the armament of her forces. A contract has been entered into by tho Porte for a large supply of JNordenfeldt guns.

Intelligence received states that gravo doubts are entertained at Buckara of an invasion of Turkomans.

Signs are becoming apparent of marked dissatisfaction with the vacillating and infirm attitude displayed by the Gladstone Ministry in tho foreign and colonial policy. A meeting has been called in London by sonio of tho opponents of tho Government for tho purposo of expressing indignation, and to urgu upon tho Ministry the im portance of making a more decided stand. February 28. At Vienna a strong feeling exists that war with Russia cannot be long averted. There is great resentment at tbe attempt ot Russia to stir up insurrection amongst the Slavonic population. Active preparations are being made to provide for tho contingency of war, and an amount of vigilance is exer cised,

Groat excitement is manifested through out Germany .over the probable contin gency of war with Russia. In military circles it is believed that war is inevitable, owing to tho position assumed by tho Hue/jia. The official annouocementmado by Russian Government repudiating respon sibility for SkobolofF in Paris, is generally regarded by the Continental Press as satis factory, Tho German andjAustrian journals point out that the denial is given in a very guarded form, and, when contrasted with tbe action taken by Kumia in fomenting the Slav agitation, cannot but be condemned as insufficient,

THE BAND CONTEST.

Stark and Quick's Qardens to-morrow will be tho scene of one of the greatest novelties that has been produced in Auckland for B«mo timo. Lively interest la being taken in tho contest by tho public of Auckland, and especially amongst tho bandsmen of the competing bands, who are all confident of success. The following gentlemen have consented to act as judges :—Messrs Owen, Schmitt, Cailliau, Heath and Forrest. Their decision will bo final in every respect, and wo are sure that oach band will get a fair and impartial decision from tho above gentlemen, and that tho best will win. The contest will bo conducted under the follow ing rulot:—The judges will bo placed bo as they cannot sco the band performing. The bandmaiters will draw lota for choice ot playing, and points will bo scored for time, tone, tune, expression, precision, and general playlDg. Tho bands making tho greatest number of points will b» declared tho winners. The following will compete : Thames Scottlih, Bandmaster W. Hunter; Hobson, Bandmaster J. MoComUh; City and Engineer?, Bandmaster J. Impey; Artillery, Bandmaster A. Hunter, Tho contest will begin at three o'clock and ond at five, so as every one attending will be able to reach home before dusk. Special arrangements have been made with the North Shore Ferry Company, to run their boats every fifteoen minutes; and tho return fare, with admitsion to the con test, will be Is Cd. After the band contest a grand moonlight carnival will take place. The gardens will be Illuminated with beautiful calcium lights and Chinese lanterns. Tho carnival will commence at eight o'clock with a promenade concert; then there will be n display of fireworks, after which dancing will take place, from nine till elevon. Tho return faro by boat, with admission to carnival, will belsGd. Tho bands will play from the following places at tho time opposite their names : — Hobson Band will losvo I'itt.street at a quarter to two o'clock ; the City and Engi neer will leave the Choral Hall at two o'clock ; tho Artillery will leave Hobaon street at two o'clock; and the Thames Scottish will leave the Fire-bell at two o'clock ; so as to depart from the wharf, for the scone of tho contest, by tho quarter past two o'clock boat for North Shore.

ST. JAMES'S INAUGURAL CONCERT.

Thk twelfth session of St. James's Mutual Improvement Association was inaugurated last evening with a ooncott and drinutic performance in the Lome-street Hill. An indication of tho interest evinced iv the society and its work was afforded by the large attendance, the halt being well filled. Mr A. Short, Chairmtn of the Association, opened the proceedings in a brief inaugural address,during the course of which he referred to the fact that St. James's was the oldest organisation of the kind iv Auckland. It had for its aim and object the mental im provement of Its moinberi, and this was attained by tho reading and criticism of essays, extemporaneous speaking, and the discussion of questions ol general interest. Tho speaker also referred to tho influence which this kind of training exercised upon the opinions of member*, and, in support of his contention, quoted from a speech on the subject recently delivered by Judge Richmond. An excellentconoert programme was then gone through to tho evident satis faction of the Urge audience. Miss SUun ton, a young lady, who possesses consider able vecal ability, and who is a pupil of Professor Cailliau, sang " Lovp't Request," in a manner which exhibited culture and careful training. She was compelled to respond to an imperative encore, and sang "Merry Bird" In an equally satiifoetory man ner. Messrs Smythc and McCoskrie were very successful with their songs, " Ob, Ob, Hear the Wild Winds Blow," and "True till Death" respectively. Signor Bui froggio kept (ho audience in a continuous roar of laughter during tho wholo of his re markably clever ventriloquial performance, whilo the audience showed such a marked appreciation of Mr A. Smith's elocutionary abilities that he was compelled to givo no less than four of his amusing recitations in succession. The duet, " Array and Navy," was rendered by Messrs Jennings and Lcedham. One of the best items on the programme was tbcßong, " Take me to thy Heart Again," by Miss Thompson. This young lady possesses a good and well twined voice, and it was heard to advan tage in the pretty song selected. An encore was responded to with " Won't you Tell me Why, Robin," which was equally good. Tin second part of the performance cousin ted of a comedietta entitled "Inquisitive Peter," in which the following was the caste of characters. Inquisitive Fetor (the tragedy hunter), Mr Alexis D'Albert; Uncle, Mr Towers Bcresford; Nephew Harry, Mr Cecil Ponsonby ; Toby, Mr De Lisle Pitt; Emily.Miss Mervyn Wyndhain, The comedietta was a laughable one, and afforded a fund of amusement to the audi ence. Mr R. Eagleton, professor of the tonsorial art, undertook the "majces-up," and they were all clever and artistic. Mrs Wooley acted as accompanist during the evening. The twelfth session of the Asso ciation commences next Monday evening with a debate between Messrs JNapier and Peltzer,

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

March 3. Sank of N.Z.-Sollora, £2317s Sd National Bank—Sellers, 80s Colonial Bank—Buyers, iSi N,Z. Insurance-Sellers, 80s N.Z. Loan and Mercantilo-£5 17s Gd; buyers, £5153 Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 7s 6d Union Sash and Uoor-£8; sellers, £9 Tauplrl Cool—Buyers, 12s Northern B.S. Co.-Beilers, 12s 6a Fisher & Co—Sellers. 10a Accident Insurance—Sellers, 3s 91 N.Z Tlmber-e6 ss; sellers. £8 lft» Alburnia O.M.C;-Sellers. 16s Caledonian—l7a ; sellers, 17a 6d Golden Crown—Buyers, 12s3d Tokatea—Sellers, 13s 6d Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 7s Gd Blaokmore's—Sellers. 63 9d Home Rule—Boilers. 6s Bd J. NKWMAN, Chairman.

THE QUEEN FIRED AT.

Her Majesty Escaped Unhurt.

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LONDON, March 2 (Evening).

A report is current that the Queen was fired at at Windsor station this afternoon) but Her Majesty escaped unhurt,

SPORTING NOTES.

(By ABQU6.)

The Dai'gavillo races, which were to have commenced on Wednesday, were, owing to the terrible weather, postponed twice. It v to be regretted for the sake of our plucky northern friends, that the gods were not more propitious. The telegrams state that Maid of Honour sustained a bad fall while exercising on the course on Monday. This is much to bo regretted, as her chanco for both Cup and Publicans' Parse looked very well in spite of the apparent chuck in of Dewdrop. While mentioning Mr Lennard's success ful little mare, I will take the opportunity of referring to the letter which appeared in these columns over the signature of "Mward Solna." In the iirst place, I don't believe that to be tke writer's name, and it is a pity ho should attempt to deceive,imtead of signing his real name or a norn de plume. And in the second place, he starts on a wrong basis J and goea through under the same mistake. Edward's opening statement, " During the last few months wo have been the victims ,of the worst handicapping that was ever given to such a sporting community as we are," is intemperate, and really; Ted, I think you wrote without reasoning, as if you look away from homo you would see far worse jobs than the worst Mr t'erclval ever made. I grant you that Dewdrop'e weight was, say 3lbs. too little in Waikato, but that is a small mistake; tho real error being committed by tho«e who drew up the Dargavillo programme not keeping the Waikato meeting in sight and penal izing winiers. If Dewdrop had incurred a 51b. or 71b, penalty for h«r Waikato vic tory, she would have all she could do to get forward at Dargaville with 7»t lib. or 7at. 31bs. up. And defacio she has not won tho latter cup yet, remember ; it will be time enough to growl when the does. In your remarks as to something being done " when the public can spot the winner im mediately tho weights appear" you seem rather mixed; for the "something" I should say, would be to put your money on the good thing as long as you can get layers, I wish I could spot some such cer tainty. You are for nearer the mark in what you «ay about N or M and Hark away. As to the Maid and Randwick, Mr Perci val, you nee, handicaps to a great extent on late form, not past yean' performances. Kaudwiok tvius a graad horse and has won two mile races in good company, which the Maid has not done; but the former is undoubtedly "goiog off" just as fast as the mare has "come on." I said myself she ought not to give weight to the chestnut, but I doubt hii ability, even w«re he fit, to give Mr Smith's '' oig 'un " an ounce of weight at any distance. Your letter can do no harm, and will help to prevent any sloppy handicapping, but you are over severe, and allow your honest indignation to run away with your discretion when you state that ",0110 stable (meaning Lennard's) get every thing they go for." At the late Auckland meeting Othello was the only winner out of that lot, and ho won the Maiden Plate w.f.a, ; while in all the handicaps Leonard's hones could not win or get near it, so what is there to justify a handi capper in sticking the weight on I I also fail to Bee w!»y a secretary of a racing club should bo liable to suspicion any more than tho veriest outsider. As one of the sporting writers who you say " shonld' stir this matter up and make it known,' I may state that I an not at all inclined to overlook any faults, tbat I consider snch, in handicaps, no matter who makes thtm; and some of the things you remark 1 had myself taken exception to. Bat when I look around and see the really bad work in thisllae done by some of oar Southern friends, I am thankful to acknowledge our Auck land weights are so much better adjwtcd. While allowed fair liberty to express my convictions in this column, I for one of "the sporting reporters'' shall never con nive by my ailenco at what I consider un fair, partial, or mistaken handicapping. I have taken fuller notice of this letter than it may appear to have warranted, for tho reason that all over the colony at present there is an immense deal of stir on thin question of handicapping. Mr Walters's Grand Duchess and Slander filly arrived from Wellington at Nnpicr in French's charge on the 18th ultimo. They are both engaz«d f»r the big money there. The " Sportsman " says Mr W. Pile has challenged Mr Jno. Crozler to ran First Water against SavanaVca for ten thousand pounds, or any part of it, two miles, 8»t 71bs up. The challenge hoe not yet been accepted. The big events of the Autumn in Aus tralia, viz , the Australian Cup, Newmarket Handicap, and the Sydney Gold Cup, the two former to bo run on the 9th and 11th of this month, and the latter on the 12th April, are now enerossing some considerable attention here. Mr J. K. Poole has a book optn on the treble, and is laying a " thou to a quid," taken treaty, very respectable odds, at which he should fill a big book. Mr Walters's b horse Billinßgate,by Izoak Walton, out of Slander, Sat lOlbs, is left in the Newmarket Handicap. lam afraid it is too late to send him now and give him a show, or ho would make the best go to beat him at tho distance {% mile),

Entries for the following events of the H.B. Jockey Club's meeting of the 16th and 17th March close on Tuesday, the 7th inst,: Maiden Plate, Corinthian Cup, Nursery Plate, Provincial Produce, Tradesman Handicap, and Hawke's Bty Plate. Final payments are due the same evening for tho Napier and lailway Stakes Handicaps and the Hurdles. Tor the Racing Club's chief event, the H.B. Cup, only five are left in, viz., Mischief, Bst. 121bs. ; Sonkar, 8«t. 4lbs. ; Komeo, Bst. 2(bs,; Slander filly, 7st. 1211)8.; Kincraig, 7«t. nibs. Mr Walter's speedy little crack should have no diißculty, on hor Marlborough form, in winning this event. The .result will bo known before this appears' in print, as the races come off on the Ist and 2nd in stants.

Aspen, a prime favourite for tho New market Handicap, Melbourne, was scratched on February 21st, having gone laii|o, This mare won the event thelaat two years in succession.

f The nominations for the Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap,run next November, closed on Wednesday night with the unpre cedented (iv New Zealand) number of 1 sovonty-two subscribers. Almost every well-known performers in the Colony is en gaged, or at least every stable has represen tatives. Mr Walters and Mr Horsfall repre sent Auckland with 3 and 1 animals respec tively. The Dunedin Champagne Stakes, ISB3, closed with 24 young aspirants to fame. Most noticeable to the eye of an Auck lander is the first young Musket over eatcred for a Southern event, Mr Walters' brown colt by Miuket out of Yat terina. Everyono who remembcra the grand old mare will watch with interest' the career of her son by so proved a sire as Musket, '

ATHLETICS.

The New Sooth Welshmen, aided and abetted by all the newspapers in tbe con tinent, are going mad, road S3 March hares, or tbe maddest hatter on record, over "Bill" Murdoch's big inniugs, while the uncommon name of " Jones " is also rung up to the very Garretts (how'a that ?) "The "Bulletin" is responsible for the statement that Jim Mace left lots of people lamenting hia departure, and that Jim is "stono broke."

There is great excitement in Melbourne over a series'oi challenges to "le box " that are filling big space in the " Sportsman's" columns. Mr W. Miller, whom I take to be " Professor " Miller, waits till Mace's back is turned, and then challenges him to box. Mace replies from Sydney full blast that ho will box Miller for from £200 to £2,000, while Jack Thompson also skips in and offers in Mace's absence to box Miller for £500 a-side in five or six weeks. After this all round 'var whoop, Mace appears in New Zealand, and there I sup pose the matter will stand, a case of "no more brandy, no more fits."

THE WALLACE ELECTION PETITION.

(By Telegraph.—Pkess Association.)

MR DANIEL'S RETURN UPHELD,

INVERCARGILL, Thursday. The election petition Court upheld the Wallace election, but did not grant the respondent his full costs in conscquenco of hia having committed irregularity in at] testing a claim to vote by a pemon who was not the claimant,

CABLEGRAMS.

[REUTER'3 TKLSQBAIHS.]

MR FOSTER IN IRELAND.

LONDON, March 2.

Mr Foster, Irish Secretary, ia now visit ing the diatuibed districts in Ireland to personally enquire into the state of the country. THE LORDS MODIFY THEIR ATTITUDE, LONDON, March 1. It has transpired that the select commit tee of the House of Lords has written to Mr Forster, Chief-Secretary for Ireland, ex pressing its willingness not to inquire into the judicial effects of the Land act. The Government have had the communication under consideration, but have decided that the proposed limitation of the investi gations! of the committee is inadequate to meet the views of the Cabinet. TUE TURKISH WAR INDEM- A NITY. CONSTANTINOPLE, March 1. The Porto has sent a note to the Russian Government informing it that the Powers will adjudicate upon its claim to the Roume lian tribute to Turkey towards the payment of the war indemnity. LONDON WOOL SALE. LONDON, March I. At tho wool sale to-day, 11,200 bales wore catalogued, A iirm and active demand was again experienced.

AUSTRALIAN.

police cowardice.

MELBOURNE, this day.

Chornlcy has been appointed Chief Com missioner of Police. The Cabinet has decided that tho constables who formed the hut party on the night of Shcrrct's murdering pursuit of the Kelly gang shall be dismissed from tho service. JBETTI&G, Latest betting on the Australian Cup, to be run for on tue Oth iast., is 7 tol against Sweet William, aud 9 to 1 against Suwarrow, Betting on the Newmarket Handicap, to be rtm for on the 11th inst. : 7 to 1 against Result. VICTORIAN POLICE OFFICERS. MELBOURNE, March 2. At to-day's meeting of the Cabinet it wan decided to re-instate ex-Superintendents of Police, Hare and Nicholson, to the appoint ments formerly held by them as magis trates of the colony.

COMPENSATION FOR RAILWAY AC.

CiDENT.

MELBOURNE, March 2.

Tho widow of Mr Stephen, who died In August last from the effect of injuries received at the Jolimont Kailway ac cident, kaa betn awarded £3,000 compensa tion.

DEFENCE OF MELBOURNE.

MELBOURNE, March 2,

xhe Government have decided to com plete tho defences at Port Phillip Heada without delay, and to re-establish the Permanent Artillery Corps which was dis band ed a short time back.

SHIPPING.

SYDNEY, March 2,

Sailed, this morning : The Union Com. pany'g Steamship Arawata, for Auck land.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. E. MacdonaW, Esq., R.M.)

DRUNKESNBes.—Six persons wero punished (or thlH offence. Jacks Asnonc—John O'Donnoll and John llovob wore charged, under tho Shipping; Aot with being tbtcnt without leave from the barque Gwendoline on the 2ad instant.— &»rgl. Gamble explained tho circumstances.— O'Donnoll said the Bkipper frightened him away by threatening to inaks him smart before he reached New iTork. Ho went ashore to make complaint, but wont into tho Thames Hotel and pot drunk.—Tho captain said prisoner wanted to light him. He refused to obey him.—Saves days' Imprisonment— Hoven pUaded smilty, and would Ilka to return to the ehlp —The cap tain had no objosUon. and prisoner was accord ingly ordered Li»ck to the vessel. U.T.—Charles Knight, of Onekucga, who was remanded for eight days, as he was keenly suf fering from delirium (remens, pleaded drunken nets.-SerKeant Green stated the case. He found Knight rolling by day in a gutter.— Prisoner was sorry, and was fined 10s and coat?, —George Duffy was also charged with the same offence—Tho Court allowed him to go, upon payment of 5s and coats. Vaorant Acr.—Mary Brown was charged under this Act, with being a htbltaal drmkard, and without visible means of a livelihood.— Prisoner said she had been drnalc a great many times, bat she was not quite so bad as she had been repre«ented.—Sergeant Gamble epofco of the miserable etate of tho prisoner.—Detecliro Urennan said prisoner had been lying about uniior trcco in tho quadrant, and she led a moit disreputable life She had bat recently comooutof Mount Kden Gaol. The court cou idered the Gaol the best pUoe for the unfor unato oreatoro, and awardec six months.

ASSAULT ON A Wipe.—William Loin, on re mand, was charged with boating Kato Leyn, his wife.—Mr Pardy said he behaved tho parties had made matters up.—The ease wob with drawn.

Too Vt-ST.— John Howe was fined Sa and costs for riding at a rapid rate, to the danger ot the pnblic, around the corner of fort and Queen etroets. on tho 24th ultimo.

'fHRSi-ASS.--George McCrae, of Hfgh-atreet, ooopir. was charged with trotpaislcg on tho Auckland and Onehnnga railway, near New mMkut station, on the 18th ulfc—Uefeiidant pleaded not guilty.—Mr Browning appeared in dofenco.—John Lamb Long, station muter, deposed to the charge. He spoke to defendant, who waß on the wrong side of the line, where persons are not admitted.. Defendant was there sereral minutes.—Albert Moßsell, porter, give similar evidence.—Mr Browning cross exam ined the wiuetses, and submitted that no orTenoe h*d been dlsoloced according to the Act. George MoOrao deposed that he drove some of his family to Newmarket; he missed hi« little girl and cooeyid; found she had crossed the li«o; he went after her; the stetlonmsßter asked him what business he h*d there ; he told him, to roscu* hti child ; Bhe was ten years old.—To Mr Pardy: He had his child by the hand ween tho stationmaster first topoke to him; he was npo»ktng the truth.—Hia Worship said, assum ini that defendant's statament was oorreot, and Mr Pardy was not prepared to gainsay it, the case muit be dismissed, A TRAVKU.VR.-Wm. Johnston again ap peared in answer to a charge of riding in a 3rst olass carriage ob the Auokland railway with a Becond-class ticket. Tho partionlars ot this case were heard a few days ago.—His Worship, In Klving Judgment, referred to ihe fact that defendant had paid ths ex*tßg of fare, but as there was plenty of room in the second-class, he was not juitlfled In taking a first-class teat. Tho fine was £10, but in thli inrtanco, he would only tmpoie 10s and costs. In any similar mbs, however, which might come befora the Court, the fall peialty of £10 wonld be Inflicted.

Indecent assault,—William McLean was again brought np on a charge of a'tcmptiig to commit aa indecent assanlt upon Kliz&beth Whitton. at Flat Bosh, on the Ht.h February last. —The Court was oloarefl.— Jir Purdy re proseated tho fuoUof theo&ae, accordtue to the evidence of several children who were going to the school at the tline.— yv.r. Veoi.li Whitton, an intelligent Klrl,''w£» sworn, and deposed that atya -raided with her parents at Flat By*.;; She went to Otara Sohool on the l'.tti February last. She was j?oins to the Bohool, and saw the prisoner Dy-theßoadside, near the fence. Her younger sister was with her. Passed on, and did not speak to the man. He followed them, pulling on his coat at the time. He caunht up to her oear Mr Thompson's corner. He caught her round the waist, asked her name, where ehe lived, and to what sohool she was going. Miss Cralgo wai coming in sight, and he let go his hold for a few minutes. Miss Crtigo passed on, and he caurht hold of her again, pulled her on one sido. and threw her down. He hold her down and pulled up her drrsp. Witness thon 'described the assault. Her sister and brother got away to a dlstanoe, and were screaming ont for help. Fho was hurt very much. He told her not to tell ur. y one, and KOt up and ran att*r her sister. Sho was cor tain prlionor was the man who assaulted her. To prlsonor: You did not ask the way to Otahuhu.—Mary Whitton, sister to last witness, gave corroborative evidence. fhe was snre the prisoner was tho man who assaulted her sister.— John Whitton was examined, and oor'roboratod tho statement of his Bisters.— Minnie Cralgo, teacher at Flat Bush Sohool, knew the thrre children who hid bson ex amines ; she van riding on horsobaok to Flat Bash, on thn morning of tho 11th February, and taw tbe children In the roai at Tompson'g corner, it was about 9.30; witness was going to KKt Bush, and the children were going to O.'ara; saw tho prlroner. who was holding Bllzabeth Whitlon by tho hand, and talking to her; saw nothing of tho a'sault; she was poßitlvo that prisoner waa tho man. Had since Hentlflad him.—Magdalan Whitlon, wlfo of James Whitton. u&vo evldoneo aa to tho cMldrou complaluiusf to hor of tho assault,— Samuol Douglas, settler of Flat Bush, knew the prisoner, who wfta working on hia farm on tbo lith Fobiuwy. Ho set him to work. Ho nost taw him in tho hinds of f'onstablo Graham, at Otahubn.— Police conßtablo Strathoam dnposod to arresting the prisoner on the 21th February, at the Great Barrier Island. Told him of the ohargo He denied it in tolo. s-iid he had not been to Flat Bnßh. Prisoner was Identified by all the children aa the man who bad assaulted tbo child.—This was the case for tho prossontlon — The depositions were then read over, and prisoner committed for trial. iUcnAEt, and her Hu?band.—Rachael Volen was again brought np on a charge of feloniously aDd wilfully marrying William Oonlan, hawker, of Chancery Lane, her former husband, Henry Volen, being still alive. (Left flitting.)

Young- ladies and gentlemen about to start housekeeping -will be relieved of a frrcat deal of trouble by calling: on the undersigned. You can ascertain in a few minutes the cost of. furnishing a three, four, five, or six roomed house. Not only can you form a correct estimate, bat yon can see all the goods ready for delivery at the various prices. Garliok; end Cranwell keep t larger stock of carpets and bedsteads than any other house in Auckland; also the greatest varloty of household furniture, most of it manufactured by their own workmen. Five per cent, discount allowed for c*sh at time of purchase. New-comers are invited to stroll through the City Hall Arcade, and satisfy themselves by an inspection of the stock ot the good value we offer, and the readiness we are enabled to execute orders entrusted to our care. -Garliok and Uranwoll, City Hall Arcade,- Advt.)

TELEGRAMS.

(PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day THE NEW ROMAH CATHOLIC* CHURCH.

Tho members of the Catholic Church have purchased several acres of land In Manchester-street North, inside the Town belt, for the purpose of erectint; a new* church thereon, and forming a now parish for it. a MR RICHARDSON CANDIDATE Pn» STANMORE. UK The Hon. E. Richardson has definitely announced himself as candidate for Stan, more.

. DUNEDIN, Thursday MASONIC INSTALLATION. The installation of Brother Thomas Slier. lack Graham as Grand Master of the Otaga A district aud Southland took place this* afternoon at the Masonic Hall in the p». nence of five hundred members of the craft' Brother G. P. Pierce, of Auckland, as Pro! vincial Grand Master of the N.Z, Irish Constitution, was Installing Officer. The proceedings passed of with great dclat. Brother J. S. Graham, of Auckland, who 1 was to have performed the ceremony, ■ •ailed away to Brisbane on Tuesday.

CABLE NEWS.

[Special to Mblboukhk "Age."]

GREAT FLOODS IN MISSISSIPPI • VALLEY.

(PER S.S. ALBION AT THE BLUFF.)

LONDON, February 24. I Much destruction has been caused ia the 1 States through which tho Mississippi runs I by an inundation resulting from tho flooded state of the river and its tributaries,^?; Tho Andes River was C feet above ordin- *-• ary level, and the country for miles around ■ 1 it under water. The Jardines de Mabille, in Paris, have been closed by order of the Government. Owing to the continuous outrages In flicted, the immigration of Jews from I Russia has assumed very large proportions. It is asserted that since the commencement of the persecution, not less than 50,000 Jews have nought refuge in the United States and other countries. The tenant movement is spreading. Cir- m cnlars have been iisued in the county of Cardigan, calling upon tenants to refrain • from any further payment of rent. Acting on the recommendation of the naval authorities, the United States Government has decided that it is necessary that the strength of the navy be increased, < and orders-for the construction of further men-of-war will be given immediately. The action taken by Mr Bradlangh in forcing an entrance to the Honte ended, H as anticipated, in his expulsion. The motion was submitted by Sir Stafford H Northcote, and carried by a large majority, 1 Mr Gladstone, while condemning the con- ,'| duct|of Mr Bradlaugn,abstained from votinp,' and his example was followed by Mr Fawcett.

Complications have arisen in Basnto : Land, owing to the failure of the insurgent natives to fulfil the conditions of the award - given by Sir Hercules Robinson. The * Basutos have failed to pay the indemnity fixed, and to fulfil other important pro visions. Instructions havo been given by the Capo Government that the Basutas mutt comply with the award by the 15th " March. .

Mr Torrens, the well-known originator of the registration of land statute in Australia, has issned a pamphlet, in which he strongly urges the adoption of this statute in Great Britain.

The cose of Mr Bradlaugh is again at tracting much attention, and it is the general feeling that the Honee of Com* mons, by the action taken in refusing to - allow him to take the oath, places itself ia an awkward predicament. It is believed : the conrse finally adopted will be to expel Mr Bradlaugh as not competent to hold a t:at. . . 5l

THE COLONIAL FIRING.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PKKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Gordon (Thames) The Carbine Champion.

NisLSUN, Thursday. The weather cleared up on starting the firing far the Carbine Championship, bat after the Ist squad had fired, it set in again. The firing, however, was continued,-and resulted in Gordon, of the Thames,winning with an aggregate o{ 210, Perry being well up, 208. France, who was second at I starting, opened with a miss at the 500-yiirda range, thus losing alt chance of I winning. There was but little interest taken, and only a few people were present. ' At the conclusion of the match, Gordon, 1 Ferry, and Howie, were carried off the field. The former .received quite n ovation on reaching the canteen. The leading scores were:— Gordon (Thames) . 210 Perry (Wanganui) ... ... 208 ' Howie (Waverley) ... „. 204 Parslow (Thames) ... ... 203 Gordon takes, besides the belt, the ■-'! Association's Gold Star and £15; Perry the Assocution's ulvcr star and £710s; Howie, the Association's silver star and £5; Pars* I low, £210s ; Davy and Francie.of Welling ton, tied Parslow, but the latter wins by making the highest score in the last match, n Union Match.—2oo and 100 yards. Ton shots at each distance Open only to Volunteer ■■'? Members of the Association. Entrance tee, ■ ss. Snider oarblnog, Qoveramont patteta. 1 prlsw of £1010s (Union 8.8. Co.'s speolal).' Churtoo (Wanganul), Ist prtee £8 . „8? Parcel! (Wautanni), 2nd prize £6 .. .. 85 Randall (Wellltgton), 3rd prizo £5 _ .. 85 | Balllnger (Welliwrton), Ith priio fli - .. 8«H Gordon (rhainet), Stnprixe £3 .. .. .. 83 Garry (Napier), 6th prize £3 .. _ ~SI Perry (Wanganni).!th prtee US 81 Okey (raranakl). Sth prize £2 - .. _ 81 Tumor (Wellington!, 9thprisaJU _ .. 81 Oliea (wanganui). 10th prtee fit ~ .. 81 Currle (W»inkn), 11th prize £i .. .. _ 89 Paynter (Kelson). 12<h Drize £1 89 Pawn (Nelson). 18»hprise £1 .. .. ..7* Dlxon (Welliniftonl, Hth prize £l .. „ rsi Griffiths(Blenheim). 15thprise £1 .. .. Til Parolow (Thames), 16ih prize iBl .. «, 71p Adam a. was ooun ted out. Rifle Company's toAix'i'agtt-Ml'yCß,—Jpba 4 fired for by1 representatives of Volunteer X , Companies In Mew Z«aland, under the fol- I lowloo; conditions:—To be competed (or by teams from companies which have nib- m sorlbed £5 5s to the funds of the New Zoo- 1 land Rifle Association for the current year, Kaon tor.m to consist of five members (who most have been efficient on tho3lßto£ Osa. . 1881) of any Volunteer corps in New Zealand armed with rifles. Any corps may send one s or more teams; ranges, 200 £00 and copyd«; 1A seven shots per man at eaoh range: Snider ormurz'o-loadlng Enflsld rlflea. Kntraßce fee. £2 10a per team. Prlnis^'Jst, 425 to thfc £ hishoit team; 2nd. £10 to the second BUtH 4...-i est team, 3rd, £S to the third highest team. ■ , H Pl*. ■'<% Wanganui City RMoa (first) .. .. SSQ | Wdimea Rifles (second) .. .. 3m Taranakl Rlflos (third) SIS Wanftanui Rifles.. _ .. _ 313 . Nelson City Rifles .. .. .. 888 Blenheim .. .. .. . .. SJS Spring Creek Rifles .. .. - SSI OARBINK CHALLENGE MATCH. ' 1215 p.m. The Carbine Challenge Matoh to" flni»hsaV4>li The Wellington Navals are winners, 'with » ■$ score of 107; Wellington Artillery and Wan- I panni-Alexandra Cavalry, 897 eaoh; ThßllilMl Navalt. 371; Nelson Artillery, 821. Owing to-;| several of the Wellington Artillery havlwjßOMl home, Wanganui will win on a tie, ANOTHER HONOUR FOR THE THAM«S, 4v!! Webster, of the Thames, wins the Nattonil I Aesooiation'a medal for the trreateßt number ■o'^ti hits during the meeting, not having missed aril shot NonTn y. gouTH-RiFLls.-SW. 500. an* 6* 'A yards. Seven shots at each distance. 11 open only to tho ten blithest aegtegimm scoreß, belonging to each Island, In the . Otago, Canterbury and Marlborongh vA maicheo, who shall produoa certificates a42 effloienoy for the Volunteer yew ending 31ac December, 1881. The Rifle Cop (to be heldM by tho highest scorer of thfl winning team-rte for 12 months) and a money prlzd Of £2 KM will be given to the winning team: and we / highest Eoorer on tbo loalnejjldewillreoelv* . ■. a money prize of £2 100. This match was also finished. Tho North wins, the BOOres being :— North Island 805 \, Souta Island 241 Pnrnell. of tho Northern team takea'ttß 1 Rifle Cup, with the highest score of 38 7. >', ' 9 The meeting will close this afternoon. .f 9 The c»rbine ChaUenge Match and BUS 1 Trophy match is ptocoedinfr.

The Onehnnga Assessment Court was announced to open at 11 o'clock yesterday, but owing to the absence of the judge the sitting had to be postponed until to-day. 1 "The heavy tains ot the last few days have caused freshes in the Kiipara creeks, and the Union Sash and Door Co. learn that between 2,000 and 3,000 logs were got I down to the Aratapo mill. Messrs. James Reid and Sons, cabinet-!;! makers and upholsterers, of Hobaon-utreet, are now Bhowinsckpiral turning by steam power In all its latest styles and designs. fell

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FRIDAY. MARCH 3.



i Bpecial Advertlßemeata , _ __ — "• OMIIH AMD ARNOLD, „ AROHITKOTB, I & OLD CITY COUNCIL OOAUBBRB. 0 - t AMEEICAN GOODg £ " (Just Arrived) >. ON BALE BY G AR"C UKARLICK & CRAN^K^^L, Ifipladla Grecian CHAIRS York vo. Do. Kxtra Washington Do. sffassr es: * w „T,^ American Wood fTIADLKS New York. Fanay carpet OHAIRS ■ ) American PERAMBULATOR! * Tub Teadk Stjppijisd, * GARUCK * CRANWBLL, J City Hall Arcade. >n f£ AUBTRIAN BENT WOOD FURNITURE Now Landing, ex Crownthorpe— IS -\ Ladles'Sasy and Rooking Chali il. Gentß' Do. and Do, Do. Shop Chairs and Piano Stools v, _, Knglish Birch Folding Chain "ow with or without Arms t . -,-,„ Engllah Carpet Folding Chain LANDWO with High Baoks *x JngT Opbnbd Up— 1 nonwu ( Drawing-room Fmrniture, r- CROWN- f B]aolc -^i Gold, Walnut am m ßnn p Z Fanoy Painted Whatnots IBUKr*' Davenports, OoSeo Tables 6 ,„ Tapestry and Brnesels Carpets n "Om Ladies' Occasional Chalra (fo t t^a™ Drawing-room) Is London. New Designs in Cornices Do. Do. Cretonnes New Fringes for Mantle Hhelvee J Cornices, Tables TOILETWARE, to arrive ex Pareora. rt; NEW CARPETS, do. do. do. » NSW DEBIGNS IN LINOLEUM, to arrlvi '. ex Arabella. oak blninq-koom suitb fkahes Just Keckiveu. = WHOLESALE AND RETAIL /^AWJCK & riRANWELL, GENERAL HOCSK 7URNISHBRB ANI a CABIN KTMAKEUa, IT QDBKS-fITBKBT AND LOBNII-BnBBI, o Auo-land. c ' "" ' ' ~~ J JUNCTION DKAPEK"y 0 WABBHOUaE. .8 __— —— r WILLIAM K. JjRIDGMAN, 4 0 ISO Yards best quality 27 Inch Cocoa Matting s 2s 3d yard i, 230 Yards best Quality SO lnoh Cocoa Matting 2b Bd yard s Large Lot of Hearth Ruga, Ts to 8s M r B0 Large<eize Coloured Alhambra Quilts, Is 6c v 2SO Yards Marone and Soarlet Moreen, Is yard, ,t formerly 2s Bd • SOO Varda Russia Duck, ali Unen, Is yard a 800 Yards Army Duck. lOd 1 1200 Yards 72 inoh Hessian, 6d yard, BJd by th c pleoe y Large Lot good Black Crape (bought cheap) y 258dt0496d s 10 Pieces Pink, Blue, Qreen and Yellow Book 1 Muslin, 4s 6d pleoe Large Lot of Ladles' Fichus and Capes, bun! 2sßdto2ss SOIGood Black Silk Jaoketa, from 2Ss ■J Great Variety of Ladies' Print and Satteei t Summer Skirts, from 3s 9d a Good Utock of Ladiee" Umbrellas (all prloea), from Is 6d Good Stook of Gents' Umbrellas, from is Gd t Good Stook of Men's White Shirts (plain andplaited front*), from 4a 6d • Boys' X niokor and Norfolk Bui ts, from 6s Bd 1 Large Stook of Men's White and Coloured Mole Trousers at a small advance on ' Cost • Men's Merino Pants and Shirts from IB lid i Carpet Bags, from 6s 6d < Leather Portmanteau, 27s 6d | WILLIAM K. BRIDGMAN, Up mt Queen-street. i , : i . i XUST RECEIVED, ; Per Steamer, ; BLACK BROOHE SB NAD IN 15, for | Dresses and Mantles BLACK AND COLOURED MADRAS NET 3 BLACK AND COLOURED MADRAS MUSLINS BLACK SPANISH FIGURED NBT BLACK SPANISH LACES WATERED BILKS AND RIBBONS A Very Complete Stook of BABY LINEN and OHILDRENS' and LADIES' UN ; DERCLO'XHING ; TABLE LINENS, SHEETINGS \ CALICOS FLANNKL3, Sea., &O. Milne and Choyc.b, Queen and Weuaslet-stb-its, ATO-LAND, YOUNG WOMEN'S INBTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUHK, (JUEKN-STHEETi Open daily from 10 ».m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from Uto 1 p.m. Tea, from 5 to 7 p.m. Boardiiur-hoiise for Young Ladies who are occupied during tha day. Terma on application to the Secretary. The following Gatherings, to which all are nvited, are held daring the Week i-Monday, •80p.m.. Bible Class; Tuesday, 3.30 p.m., Bible Mjjjjj.Friday, 7^o p.m., Working Party (fo* institute). rj^B"^ Agency Bervante" Ragtstry, and Lending Lttawy oonneotioa wttttte rnaU.



Special Aavertisementfl. iiiillliii illiil iili A utumn. 1882 wmTBR -50 CASKS 50 The flrst portion of the NEW GOODS for this are now on view, nmongßt which are fnme mlowwcent Links Ok- BOYS' AND TOUTHffCHKAP SUITS. Parents and Guardians will find it advan tageous to mako an Early Selkction. Tho STOCK of MEN'S CLOTHINGS Blmoly superb, and tho Variety of HATS, HO§MBV, SHIRTS, BLANKETS. FLAN NELS, &c, second to none in Now Zealand. Auckland Branch: QUEE N-STBKET, Opposite Theatro Royal; And at Albkist-btkket, Thamks. J. FITZSIMONS, Manager, gS|gS|gp|Sg||S|||||||i||| liiiiySliiii BBHnS Sbeds i Sebds t Seeds i w. J. hurst & co. Have Jest LAtfOBD their NEW SEASON'S OLOVKRB, whloh are of Very Superior Quality. White Clover. English and Dntoh Hed Clover. English and American Cowgrasa. KngJiih and American Alsyke, Timothy, Trefoil, R»pa Luoerne, Linseed, &0., &0,, So. Having purohased prior to the rise, enables them to offer tho above at wholesale rate?. Inspection InTlted. Also, Poverty Bay Rye Grats, maohino dressed: a splendid sample Bonthern Bye Orust Italian By* On*M Oooksfoot Prairie Grass. Poa PiC6ie»s!« And all other kinds of AKrtcatioral nod Garden Seeds.



BONIDUBTI KONBDUSTI At the City Council's deeiro, we have det»r. mined to olear wit our proaont stock, and iv order to do so qutokly. we have reduced th« crloei for cash. Our quotation* are from «8 to S3. aooordlnK to quantity and quality. Iw Stock : Bell's Celebrated i lnoh and Boneflonr: Sydnay 2 »tar and S Star Bonedust and Moneflour; and a llmlwd quantity of Bop pet'u local manufacture. We have also for Sale: 2 New Rotey^ 8 and 8 h.p. Engines and Thrasher* OgulUrt Dri'l* Kearsley'i Combined Reaper and Mower Corne's Patent H.P. Chaff-cutter, end o( Cor bett & Peel's manufacture Double-furrow FlonrbJ, woll worth lnspootlon Blngle furrow PlouKhn, Horse Ilaofl Oaliivators, Hollers and Clod-otuthors Winnowers, Ohe«BO Presses Cheeeemakenf, Chaff-outters (smnlU &0., Sea.. Sea. Also, Feed and Soed Oats, Mate*, Barley, Vlonr. hharpa, Oatmeal, duff, Bran, Fowl Wheat, &0., &c. &a Prime Samples of Picked Table Potatoes GUANO. Peruvian, OhlendrorfT'i, Dlssolvod Pwnvlan Maldon Island, Uuon Island, and other Che mical Manures. W. J. iF Rsr *C° 101, QUBXN-3TRBBT. Auckland.