SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Hiaa WATffiU{ nMovni»>e. * ll&I^iSon:1^ « a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Gom, eonooiibi1. uonw*y.

DEPARTURES.

SATUIVDAY BVSMIKQ. Kucnrr, scboonor. Sarorr, for Sydney Talatoft. 8.8.. Hansby, for tho South

VESSELS EXPECTED.

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n IS n w^aWhs«tne.Btc.\aat.«*» m^XZ>™:»™» *** *™ dooked for out- W^SSwSS ByW »nd tamtlr. SSSncTooand Border Ch'o' host loading.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. tt „!, 'T.-i-an as ria'o, from VVaitara SSvSn M^itoArthur, Horn Waltara

DEPARTURES.

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Srainabonuf a.m. to-day for Wellington and way pSrN with:sundries and tho following pas *ncora --Mr and Mrs Clavk, servant, and three ihUdren Mr and Mrs Millar and two children. MwfcFark, Mesara Waller, Powell, and Pin ° The Btcamer Hannah Mokau arrived from iVnftn.Tß. on Saturday with 20 head cattlo, 5J SSSTndl^unlrtes. She left again for tho same port yesterday. Tho b.s. Rnwom proceeds to Hoklnngn to morrow at 1 p.m. The U>-'3u *x*-'* t^c^moT Wanaki tr.lvod abaul isX yesterday, with tao loltownß ES3BSia||S| J"el<i, Thourns. Cnnnin^am, S Wobean. R ddi- U»t:r U;v'c')u-.bP. and 16 sfafraße. lbe A7ana"ka remrn? stnth to-morrow. Thos.s JlscnrOßor wua to ieave tor Waltato tbiß af'-ertooa.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Bluff, this any. Tho Tnrawcra arrived .it daylight, Sho sails at 5 p.m. for Dunedin. Saloon Pqf B™^ Metsra Debeen. Latimer, Mr and Mrs Mclntyre, Mr. Mrs, and Miss Brlsooll, Jli;bo3 Brlstow w, and Mr aud Mra Bodkcn.

Mail Notice.

MAIL 3 ■WII.L CLCISH AS UWDJ.-1 !-

7IJiS BiY,

For WhanfiMol Headu, WhEnK^i-cl, aad Komo,

per Jonn, at * p,in. For TnuraDßtt, Otli ciun ,n, ar.d OpotlKl, por

WolliHKton, at I p.m. , For KubboH, Kiiwakawa, Whanßaroa, and Mon- Ronu', per Glcnolß at 4.30 p.m.

Tdkbdat. 20th Instant. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per WansKS,

at C a.m. * For Wanganul. por Howena. ot 8 a.m. For Talma, per Meroury at 9 a.m. For WMwera, Kawan. Omaha, and Matakana, per Kose C»Bey, at 10a.m. Por b.b. walrarapn, an follows:— For Knfsjil a^tl Kaw.kawa, at S p.m. For Au»tra.Ui>n Colonies and United Kingdom (via Bmz and Brlndtsl), lor letters, eto., Bpooiiilly ho prßDßid aod addressed, at I p.m. For money orders, roßistored letters, and ' newspapers, at 3 p.m. ' Lite lnttora for Sydney and Molbourne only at 4.20 p.m. For *deu. Bnoz, Mnorltion, Msdagasnar, Franco. Alßorla, «to, por Vronoli packot from Sydney, at 3.30 p.m. For Watorford, TanriinKa, oto., por Rotoina hnnft. at 9 a.m. Wor Thames, por Uotomahana. at 9.31 a m. For Whnnp;aroi Heads, Wnipu, Wliangarol, Kamo, and Jlanßiipai, per Art;ylo, at 1 p.m.

WKDNK.i-nAv. 'th-t lnßtant.

For Coromandcl, por C iromnudol, at 1.30 a.m

■'.uk-day. 27th instant,

Por s.s, AualrikUa, n» follows :— ifor Bandwioh Inlands, United Slataa Of Amorioa. Canada, Britlßh Columbia, Contrsl und South America, and ndtlßh and Pnrni«n Wout Indloa, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom nnd Oonllnant of Baropo, at 1 p.m. For monoy ordora, roßlßtorod lottors, and Nowepiipora. i\t 11.30 a.m. Latn lottnm b.^iriiiß an oxtra fee Of sixpence, la siddiMor. W Hie poatapie, vrill bo rooolvoct by «ho Mull A;(\iut on borwrd the nteamor up ta ;5o ttmo of tiaiitnK, This moil will bo due in London, on Mon day, May 7th, 1883.

N.R.—Thn Btoamor Caberthnn will lcava Sjdney for lionet Kong on 3lßt March naxt. A eostoffloo him boen opened ut Cowoa, Wai hoko la!ar,d. Malls will bo mudo np nt thii olllcoevnryH'rldsj';rotnrnmiillawlUboreooivocl evory tfaturdny by Ooromandol stonmor.

Bi l). BIS 9, Chief Postmaater. Chlat Poat-offloo, Annkland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

MAnon 19. 1883. Abbotl'd Opera House—Maooaba'd Kntertaln ment, " Beitone Dull csro," H p.m. Lome streot Hal!-" iheKnaluh In Ireland," by Hon. O. 11. Bromby, 8 p.m. No, 3 00. A.R.V., Drillahed, 7.50 p.m. Analloan Churohes-speolal Holy Wook Ser vlcob. 7.30 p.m. at. Bapulohre's M.I. Soolety. Sohool-housc, Symond-street—Lootnro on Milton, 8 p.m. St. James's M.I. issootaiion-Readlngs Irom American Authors, 7.30 p.m. b"t. Jameß's Olasi-Y.M.O.A. Room?.

Birth.

GILLANDKRS.-On March 18, at AVollington street, tho wiffl of Donald Glllandors, of a son.

Marriages.

PRICK-BOYD.-On March 15th, 1883, nt Holy Trinity Church, Dovonport, by tho Rev. J. J. Bates, Edward Arthur, second son of tho lato Thomas Price, of Kvonjobb Court. Rad norshire, to Kllen Maria, eldest dauahtor of tho lato Wftltor Scott Hoyd, of WolunKton, Salop.

Deaths.

O'NEILL.-On March 17,1853. Nt his lato rosi, donee. Falcon-streot, Parnoll, John ONelll agod 12 yoars.

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

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1883.

For the cause that lacks nsslstanco, For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future in the distance, And the Rood that we can do.

Another Jiandwh outrage) iv connection with Irish troubles is reported by cable this afternoon. Everyone interested in Irish affairs will remember the name of Lady Florence Dixie, the talented and courageous sister of the Marquis of Queensbcrry, whoa year or two ago, actively interested herself on behalf of tho Lunine-stricken tenants in the West of Ire land. She" has, it appear?, lost favour with the miuiuns of the Assassins' Com mittee by declining to initiate a new snbscription, alleging, as her reason, that tho Government and tho Land League ought to do the work. She has also, it ap pear.-i, had the temerity to ex press dissatlffuction with the Land League accounts. Two cut-throats were appointed to stab her to death, and Beem to hay« made their way to hor place of residence, near WiDdsor, enteiing the grounds disguised in female attire. The lady's escapo must have been an ex ceedingly narrow one, for tho despatch gays her clothes were cut to pieces, fatal wounds being averted by the resistance tf the lady's stays. Notwithstanding her well-teaiod conrage and activity, Lady Dixie fainted, and would undoubtedly have suffered the fate of Lord Cavendish and Mr Burke but for tho assistance of a large Newfoundland dog, which com pelled the ruffians to beat a ha«ty retreat. Lady Dixio has atUiaed considerable celebrity as a traveller. She wont to Zoluland as war correspondent of the "Morning Post," and has published her notes under the title of " The Land of Mis fortune." Hersympathios aroallon thoside of thcZulus.and against the BritiehGovern meut. She is a warm friend of all oppressed races, and had been an enthusiastic cham pion of the Irish tenantry. Hor fate proves that friend is no nioio safe than foo when tbo animus of the blood hounds is evoked by any exercise of independent judgment in opposition to their mandates. Lady Dixie is wifu of Sir Alexander Beaumont Churchill Dixie, an English baronet. She was married to him In 1875, and has two children, for the youngest of whom the frinco of Wales stood sponsor.

The now passenger tariff comes into forco on the railways throughout New Zealand to-morrow. The basis on which the rates have been fixed is a vory simple one. Keturn tickets are abolished on all days except from Saturday till Monday, and the ordinary single fare represents a Bum equal to just half the old return fare. The change is favourable to all classes of passengers. The travellor on a singl* ticket receives a reduction equal to one^ fourth the former fare, while the traveller using return tickets, can make the double journey at no greater cost than before with» out being limited to time in his return. The sew tares arc equal to l£d per mtla second ela'S, and 2Jd per mile firßt»clasa, Take for example, a journey of twenty miles, The former fare waa : Flrst-claaß, ss; second class, 3i 4d. ''he fare under the revised tariff is only 3s 9d first-class and 2s Gd second • class, The substantial character of the reduction will bo even better seen on the long distance rates. To Te Awamutu the fjrst-clasd faro has been 253 j it ii now 18s 9d—a saving of 6s 3d. The s^ond - cla?s faro was IGa 8d; it is now 12,-j .Gd; a saving of 4s 2d. The return fare, for the stay from Saturday tillMondoy, io retained at tho rate of the former single tickot, namely, 253 and IGa Bd, A liberal scale is provided for season family school tickets. On the Onchunga and other suburban lines, return tickets and old rates (being lower than tho new milage tariff) are retained. Tho reduction in fares will be popular with travellers and settlers, and" will, of course, be made a strong card of by ministers on the next meeting of Parliament, especially if they can prove that there has been no decrease in tho profits from the lines.

There arc six cases of typhoid fever under treatment In the Hospital at the present tiruo.

We n;-i! requested by the Hospital authorities to acknowledge leccipt ot a parcel of books and linen from an anony mous donor.

At St. James's Church yesterday, the Rev. R. F. Mncnicol announced that next Huaday evening ho would commence a scries of lectures on the " Apostles of our Lord."

The Parawai electors having failed to elect a Licensing Committee, tho duty de volved upon the Governor, who nas ap pointed the following :—Messrs Thos. Vealc, John Hudson, Alex. Hume, J. tf. btone, and J. E. Hanscn.

Mr Gamble, agent for tho Pacific Mail Steamship Company, is in receipt of a cablegram stating that tho as, Zealandia left San Francisco on the 11th hint., being one day af tor time table date, and therefore, may bo looked for ou or about Sunday, Ist April.

The Auckland Rowing Club has decided to take no part in the rowiDg races at tha Ponsonby Kegatta, on Monday next. Xho reasons given are : First, that members are all "bonaflde amateurs"; and second, that they have, owing to bad weather, had very little practice recently. This is a very unfortunate circumstance, for it will necessitate the entry of a second crew by either Ponsonby or North Shore, and as the latter, apparently, cannot, or do not, feel inclined to do the "amiable," the task will devolve upon the others to provide two crews for several competitions so that the various events may not fall through, and may partake of a somewhat interesting character.

In a "Gazette" of tho Sth mat., it is notified that His Excellency the Governor has appointed tho undermentioned persons to Iju the Licensing Committe for Waltara District:—Messrs'Fredetick Black, Hugh Irvine, Tho?. Klliott, James Rattenbury, mid John Furdie.

Tbe evarjgelis ie service at the Theatre Royal was largely attended. Addresses were delivered by Rev. J. S. Hill, and Mr Utting. Mr Brackcnrig occupied the cliftir. A special service will bo held on

,h'3 evening of Good Friday,

The members of the Loyal Fountain of Friendship lodgo of Oddfellow.*, Manchester Unity, will hold their quarterly financial mooting to-morrow evening, in tlio lodge room, Lome-street hall.

His Excellency tho Governor has ap pointed tho following gcutloincn to be the Licenain" committee for Kawakawa dis trict :—Messrs T. P. Moody, J. H. Mar shall, Francis McKenzie, John KoatUy, and t>co. Turnbull.

Tho Rowing Association Regatta will most probably be held about tho end of April. All arrangements will bo made at the first meeting of committee.

St. James's Mutual Improvement Asso ciation meet in the lecture-room of the Young Men's Christian Association. Buildings, Albert-street, thisovontn)», when readings from American humorists will ba given by members.

Tho Hon. C. H. Broraby will dolivor tho first of two lectures on the " English in

Ireland" this evening, in tho Lorno-strcet Hall. These lectures havo received high commendations from tho colonial press, as eloquent, forcible, and instructive in rolu tion to nll'airs in Ireland, The circus was largely patronised on Saturday, both at tho matinee and ovouiDg performances. Tho chief feature wf>s tho rido to "Donnybrook Fair," which caused immense fun amongst the audience. The circus opens at Dargaville on the lirst even ing of tho races, and will continuo through the week.

Wo aro informed that Franklin North receives from the Government by way of grants tho sum of £1250, distributed as follows :—Tamaki East, £100; Ho wick,

£150 ; Paparos, £300 ; Hunua, £150; Wairoa, £300; Fapakura (Valley) £250. All tho districts from which application was mado received something.

Tho amateur scullers' race lit the Pon sonby Kegatta p:owi(ca to bo one of tho most interesting events of Iho day, Tho following ate now iv practice and are ex pected to enter:—Messrs Alfrod Jonep, Earnest Baile/, Ciurcncc llcwsoa, Thus. Farquhar, Wm. Farquhar, and Kobert Logan.

The Tnrnnnki criokeliug team arrived in tho Manuknu by tho Waoaka yesterday. They were met by the reception committeo and conveyed in a drag to the Koyal Mali Hotel, whero they will remain during their stay. Tho team consists of Messrs Kiddi ford (captain), Furriugton, G. Builcy, F, Bailey, J. Cunningham, Beresforil, Folcy, Kead, Fultou, Coutts, Mathioroo, and Harden. The visitors proceeded to the Domain shortly bef arc noon to day for a ODUplo of hours' practice.

Yesterday special anniversary Bcruioua were preached in tho Congregational Church, Bcrcsford-.street, to large audiences. In the forenoon, tho pastor, tho Kcv. J. Robertson, gavo an appropriate discourse irotn Acts xi. 5, in tho conrsc of which ho referred to tho work of the church, The Kov. A. Reid, We sloyan minister, preached in the evening, j-iviug an earnest and able scrmou from Kovclation iii. 7-13.

Tho race for twenty feet open sailing boats.at the Coromaudcl iieg&tta on Satur day wa°, as we anticipated, a closely-con tested one. The Gcrtio and Empress re presented Auckland, the other entries being tho Lottie, Transit, and Billiard. The Madgo did not go down. Ike Hunt aud Georgo Moore had charge of the Genie, Wm. Matthews sailed the Transit, J. Lognu the Hmpress, aud It, Graydon the Lottie. We do not know who hud charge of the Billiard. The race lay throughout between the Auckland-built boats, the Gertie even tually winning easily, she had about 18 minutes to spare from the Transit, which was second, with the Empress, Lottie, and Billiard following iv the order named.

Tho concluding cvonta at Wellington Regatta on Saturday were decided as fol lows :—Junior Konr-oared Inii«ger,—Wel lington Star Club's Meteor, 1; PetoLe Club s Korokoro, 2, The Canoe Kaco wan won by Mr W. Fitzgerald. Mao-of-War and Naval Brigade Gi« Race.—Petonc Navsls, 1; Espoigle, 2. Senior Four-oared Outriggers.—Wellington Star Club's Comet, 1; Christchurch Union, 2; Fox ton's Manawatu, 3. Mau-of-War and Naval Brigade Cutters.—Wellington Navals, 1 ( Pctonc Navals, 2. Maiden Four.oared Inriggcd Gigs,—Wellington Star Club's Meteor, 1; Potone Club's Koro koro, 2. Sculls.— Batkia (Wellington Star Club), 1; Pollen (Wellington star Club), 2 ; tfraithwaito (Wanganui), 3.

A telegram from Wellington intimates that Ilia Excellency the Governor of tho colony contemplates visiting Auckland early in April, ilia Excellency has just completed a tour of the South lalaud, in the course of which he has been every where enthusiastically received, and has ou all hands established hinmelf in popular tavonr by his urbanity, candour, and grace ful yet dignified bearing, We have no doubt that the citizens of the Northern capital will givo Sir Wliliam Jcrvois a welcomo at least as cordial as ho haa received anywhoro, and that so far as is in thoir power, they will give His Ex cellency a favourable impression of our beautful city. It is added that Mr Whitaker will leave for Auckland before the Governor, so that he will be presunt to act as Minister in attendance during tho gubernatorial stay hoic,

The concert in the Lorne-sttoot Hall on Saturday night was a moat pronounced success. At the time fixed for the com mencement, standing room could not bo obtained inside tho building, while numbers of peoplo were unablo to j>»in admission, The hall was prettily decorated with ilags and banners, and the stage was adorned with two beautiful national banners. An excellent programme of Irish songs was presented, the concert being under tho able direction of Mi?s Shaaaghan. The Garrison Bund opened with the overture "Beoutios of Ireland," and songs were successfully rendered by Mii.°es Shauaghan, twivn, and Longan, and Messrs Jennings, Thomson, Edwards, and O'Hare. The choruses, ''Let JSriu Kemember tho Uaya of (.'ld," and "The Shamrock," were capitally rendered. The conc»rt through? out was the befit of tho kind tliat hai yot taken place in Auckland. A novel and attractive featuro of the entertainment was a, prize jig competition for two trophies, Messis Lonergun, Guerin, and O'Connor acting as judges. Four dancers competed, and after a spirited contest, Mr Befdey was adjndgcd tho wiuncr, whilo Mr Lenham was awarded the second pnze.

To thoEditor,-Sir : Mr Newman's as sertions 10 tbo drowning of tho " unfortu nate," Susan Dnncon, and Cliarles Baker, appear to bo rcmatkably logical. Ho states that while tho verdict _ was " Found Drowned" there was no evidence to show where they "got" the last nohlilcrs after (en. Undoubtedly so. It is as clear as mud, and I would strongly urge, in otder to prevent like occurrqnqcH in tho futuic, that Mr /Vewmiiu use his powerful p<m towards preventing the Waitemuta (( mean tho nmbour, not the hotel) fiom supplying these doadly "last nobblors,'"' ivhjcb in this case, he avows, prevented the uufortunft'e deceased "from finding tliuir way bofore midniftht," Agajn he assurps u^ with fharatical impudenco that there was a timo when these two (f in dividuals" (mark the Uhristj.anlikeappella tion) were »3 little likely to become drunkards as your "readpr"; possibly he means '' tbo writer." Precisely so, but evidently that " time" ex pired many many years ago, when the ''individuals " were in infancy. "Let him that thinkest ho standeth take hoed, &c, f " and accept tbeso "individuals'" untimely end as a punishment for oft-repeated breaches of the seventh commandment, to be found, I think, in the Book pf Numbers, and not, aa he unfairly suggests, "charge it" to the late Licensing ' ommittce or the Licencing Act, 1881, nor Licensing Act Amendment Act, 1882, as this won't wash. The case would assuredly bo dismissed with cost-, vide Clause 06.—Yours, &c, F. UAEEII-L.

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A recent "Gazette "contains the rosigna- | «n opor. meeting of the Ark of Eden tion of Dr Dawson as Assistant-Surgi'on ■ I.i'.G.r. will be held in tho Eden Hall on to ;he Auckland Engineer Voluuteer.-, and Tuciday next at 7.30 p.m. his appointmont as Honorary Surgeon of g, a Isaacs report result of the sale o£ the Victoria tsifle Volunteers of this city, | tho cutter Magic, wrecked near the Kawau, Messrs Mita Karaka, U iia Te Fopo, and I sold for £2 10a. Kawiii Kiihia arc gazetted as hating boon , The man Williams, who was brought up appointed Assessors for the Nativo Licen-1 from Tauranga sull'uring from injury to one sing Distucts of Rnglan, Waioeka, and o t his legs, caused by a cart-wheel passing Knat and West Taupo respectively. over it, is doing well in tbe Hospital. Ec ~, , c , , ■ „, „„ is not so badly injured aa was at first Eleven ruceuorsea were safely snipped on ji iou ~i lt Saturday night, on bo ird the Minnio Casey, b • at HelonsviUe, and she left for Dargavillo Two raeu were arrested this afternoon for yesterday morning. Tho Circus Company druukennt-SBs. alao proceeded to Davgaville yesterday by Tfh e fallowing telegram, giving informa the chartered steamer Kopuru. tion of a fatal accident at Kamo, near At tho weekly meeting of tho French Whangarci, has been recoived by Superin- Litem/Society on Saturday evening, Mr tendent Ttiomson :—" Thomas Stewart, Thos. Mahoney delivered an interesting half-caste, was accidentally killed this lecture on "Tho Legends and Traditions of morning (Saturday), by being jammed the Maoris." Tbe criticisms which fol- between logs in a creek near the Hiku lowed were of a highly complimentary rangi saw-mills. Inquest will probably be character. ' held on Monday."

7 he committeo of the Auckland Coursing Club has now completed arrangements for tho first meeting of the season, which is to bo run oil" on the 18th of April next. The stuku will be for an unlimited nnmber of. all-aged dogs, the property of member*, for a sweepstakes of 2 guineas each. An ad vertisement giving full particulars as to rules under which tho meeting will take

place will bo published during tho present

It will bo noticed by advertisement clae whero that Mr William Gulliver, for several years secretary nud collector for tho late l'ousonby Highway Hoard, lias removed bis houso, land, cstato, and commission agency to Cooiubos' Chambers, Quecn-Hrect.wlicro, in future, ho will carry on business. Ho has a very intimate kuowlcdgo of Ponsonby properties, and he boars tho repute of being a shsrp aud energetic agent. In addition to these qualifications ho is alao a clever draughtsman aud illuminator as the speci mens of his work that ho hos on hand, fully attest.

Much disappointment was felt at the usual AVodnosday night acrvico In Trinity Church, Waiaku, that hia Lordship Bishop Cowio was unable to conduct tho tcrvico as notified. Ho was unexpectedly called away by telegram, aud bad to reach Auck land early on Thursday morning, and there foro had to leave here boforc service, ac companied by Mrs Cowic, to reach Puke kohe that night, in order to catch first morning train. Iv his absence, the resi dent clergyman conducted a very imprcs sivu service lo a largo congregation.

Turing tho recant session of tho .New Zealand' University Scnato at Duncdin, the Bowen Prize tor 1881, in accordance with the decision of the examiners, was awarded to Miss Hewitt Searle, of Canter bury College. This lady took second place in the competition of the previous year. Tho Kov. J, C. Andrew has been ap poiuted examiner for 18S3, but the subject has not yet been announced. Dr. Salmond introduced a motion having the effect of still further reducing tho nsefulaess of senior scholarship?. He would award them for a single year, and to such only as have taken tho B.A. degree. The University is not at all liberal in the prizes it offers to student", and the step suggested by Dr. Salmond appears to us to be backward. Greater facilities, Dot fewer, are demanded for the winning of pecuniary encourage ments by University students.

The Waiuku district is making rapid progress lately, and this week we learn that several local men have secured contracts for roads and bridges on tho Fukekoho- Waluku Koai). Operations commence at ouce at the Waiuku cud Dy the construc tion of a sulntuntiul biidgo across Salt Water Creek, and immediately behind Mr Adams's store and dwelling. These con tracts aro a portion of the £5,000 grant ob tained by their member, E. Ilaiulin, Ksq. In addition to the above, further improve ments are contemplated and underway. The Anglicam aro about erecting it hand somo parsouagn for their clergyman ; the We-'leyans a chapel; and a new Court houso and out-buildings ar<) about to be erected on tho Block Houte Hill, which will bo quite nn ornament to the Waiuku village. The whole of the proposed build ings are in and r.djacont to tho villago

centre.

This district (writes a Wainku corres pondent)) has been visited lately by some people calling themselves Evancelists or Perfectionist?. They are Americans, and for about a fortnight they have managed to create a great stir; in fact, during their visit some young people lost tluir reoson, and are now iumatei of tho Whuu Asylum More thoughtful peoi.lo have great doubts if any good whatever is done by their method of con\*r.«ion. S^ome young girls were in a state of terror, and were a'raid to close their eyes, fearing that all the threateuiugß held out* by these people would overtake them when asleep. They stick persistently to those who (upon questioning} seem at all wavering or nervous, until they get an admission of their guilt, and also eventually an admission of (fancied) conycr- Bion, somo extraordinary statements of their religious experiences being sometimes made, We shall see tho further results of their visit soon, bnt at present any good done seems vory exceptional. I notice they aio Tory migratory, and about a waek or ten days in one placo seems quito enough. I do not know whether hospitality has not a good deal to do with it. At their last service they admitted they had not done much, and wore disappointed.

John O'Ncil, who wont by the name of hiß stop-fatter, Hargrove.", died suddonly at Parnell on Saturday afternoon, leaving a widow and seven young cbildron to mourn their lrreparablo loss. Deceased had been employed on tbe Railway for. some years as an engineer, and was generally respected. He was 42 years of age. It appeus that he had been iv delicate health for some time past, but no immediate danger was apprehended. On Saturday, howover, he ventured to carry a box of butter which evidently was too much for him, and on reaching his house in Parnell, aod while iv tho act of stooping or sittiug down, a sudden gush of blood issued from hi 3 month, and ho foil a corpse. The medical gcnflornan having certified as to the cause of death, there was no inquest. The burial took place yostorday afternoon, and the procession numbered over 200 persons, At the cemetery, however, con siderablodplay was caused, owing to the non-appearance of the Itev, Father Downey, who, it Bceme, was engaged at the funeral of Mrs Ann O'Conncll. A message was despatched to Father Downey, who replied that he had received instructions from Monsignore Fynes preventing him from performing tho service, as O'Neil bad neglected his relicious duties recently, and bad conducted himself in such a manner as to cause Monsignoro Fynes to forbid any priest of the Roman Catholic Church, from rcndiDg the service over O'Neil's remains, Subsequently, however, Father Downey reached tho cemetery and performed the burial service.

We have pleasure tn drawing the attonr lion of agricultural men dairy farmer*, &c, to the presence in Auckland " of a distin guished stranger" who«c name may ho well known to them. This Is Mr Thomas Coibett, tho celebrated inventor ana mauu faaturer of improved oppricultural machi noiy and implements of tho Perseverance Works, Shrewsbury, England. Wo believe th.it Ji good few'of the mauufacturers of thn late firm of Corhutt and Peele Jnow carried on by Mr (Jorbett alone) have been sold throughout the Auckland provinep, and now Mr Corbctt comos in propria personal to lcaru how far these have given satisfaction, to make himself acquainted more fully with colonial requirements, and to push the sale o£ his new atul improved apparatus. Mingled with these purely business objects, thoro is also a little admixture of pleasure seeking; and vrc lnarn further that Mr Corbctt has cUowhero in tho colony been lecturing in connection with Young Men's association?, and that ho also intends to publish bis impressions on this and tho neighbouring colonies on his return to England, It is probablo, however, in tho character of inven'or and manufacturer, that Mr Gorbett v/ijl prefer to bo considered; and in thee roles be comes to us_ with credentials which command the highest respect, Hia agricultural machinery and dairy implcrnenthaye scoured over 600 prizes at competitions in which they wore entered in England, the European Continent, Capo Col#ay, Australiai and JNew Zealand, One of his machines, a patent winnower, is especially recommended, having got 148 first prizes out of 145 in which it was entered, The Sydney <' Town and Country Journal" says of this machine that it cleaned and bagged grain at the rate of 80 bushels on hour-a youth working it with the greatest ease. To show the extent of Mr Corbett's works, it may be stated that they cau turn <mt 20 of these winnowing machines every day. He is a'so patentee of the " colonial barrow," an implement of great strength and durability; indeed it would bo difficult to have a tool or machino used in farming and dairy oppratiow. which is not manafaptured by Mr Corbott. We understand Mr torbett remains in Auck land fpr about a fortnight—taking his departure for England by tho next mail steamer to Fan Francisco.

Complaints are made by residents of Pon sonby, of tho indecency of a number of boys and youths who bathe at Shelly Beach ovcry Sunday afternoon, Unless something is done to check the growing rvil, the pleasant promenade will be completely de serted by respectablo persons and will be come a rendezvous for '' little vulgar boye."

The following police changes in country districts, consequent upon the suspension of Constable Marsh, are announced :—Con stable McOlasky, transferred from Katikati to Makotu; Constable Kelly, from Mercury Bay to Katikati; Constuble TV alker, from Maketu to Mercury Buy,

Tho construction of the tower of .St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church has ad* vanced so far towards completion that the spire, was fitted into position to-day ; it is in the form of a St. Andrew's Cross. The tower considerably enhauces tho ap pearance of the sacred edifice, and renders it a notable landmark from the harbour.

Tho following tenders have been received by Mossrs Mahoucy for additions to St. Mary's Industrial Sckool at Ponsonby : - Georeo Hatcher, £689; J. W. Jones, £507 ; A. Watson, £495; William Gill, £493; A. Pollard, £453 ; J. and E. Morris, £453 ; 1. O'Connell, £426 ; W. Hutohinson, £398 ; E. J. Matthews, £374. The addition* will consist of a new •wing on the eastern end of tho presont building. It is intended to utilise the ground floor for school-room and chapel, and the first floor for a dormi tory.

It seems, alter all, that it is not quite cortain when Mr J. E. Redmond may be expected in Now Zealand. From our cable despatches it will be seen that Mr Red mond took part in an Irish demonstration nt Botany, New South Wales, on 8 Patrick's Day. From there it is not im probable that he will proceed to Victoria to address public meetings before he comes to this colony. The Irishmen of Auckland have, we learn, sent a telegram to >Mr Redmond, nsiurins; him of a hearty wel come on reaching this city, and preparations for his reception arc actively proceeding. The Bishop's views in regard to the " mission ' of Mr Redmond are likely to be completely ignored by tho great majority of bin flock here, who In a national ques tion of this kind claim tho right of " private judgment."

An interesting addicts on " Norfolk Island and its Mission " was delivered last night, in St. Matthew* Church, Hobson street, by the Key. B. 11, Codrington, who is now passing through Auckland on his ■way to Englattd. Mr Codrington, who has loop been associated with Melancelan mis sions, described tho work of the mission schooner Southern Cross and the plan upon which missionary labour was prosecuted in tho South Pacific. The address was illustrated by anecdotes, and a special musical service was rendered by tho choir, Messrs Pooley and Webb officiating at the organ.

List of tenders for Messrs Fisher and Co.'a Ice Factory by K. Mahoney and Son : —Wm. Blewdcn, £2526; Honrv Bhailer, £2525; Kobert Kay, 2440; Wm. Gill, £•2400 ; 11. Brabazon, £2385 ; James Heron, £2324 ; John Currie, £2298 ; A. Mnguire, £223? ; Baildon and Stephcnson, £2181; J. J. Holland, £2177 ; A. Watson, £2170; A. Pollard, £2128 ; Mill and Lee, £2117 ; Wm. Flnlcox, 2035; J. W. Jones, £2053 (accepted). The tender of Mr Jones was accepted, and work will be commenced at once. Tho new building will bo of brink, and situated at the rear of the firm's present premises. It will be a tbreo storey one, with 40 feet frontage to Mill's Lane by a depth of 70 feet. The structure will be used as tho refrigerating woiks of tho company, and will be finished in time to rcceivo tho machinery now on its way out from England,l

The noso of the Sanitary Inspcetor was in great request at Freeman's Bay this morning. A strong and penetrating odour, exhaled from Soppott's Mill during the process of bonedust manufacture, prevaded the air and »aluted tho denizens of Ponsonby as they came by on their way to town, quickening their speed and stimulating their bile, besides provoking from them a creat variety of interjectional profanity. The iiulsanco suddenly assailed tbe un wary travellers at Bilhngton's corner, and it must have proved amusing to spectators at a safe distance to notice with what celerity they ran the gauntlet, with nostrils tightly closed against tho farther admission of tho subtlo effluvium. It is satisfactory to know that no fatal consequences have yet ensued.

A Mutual Improvement Society has been formed in connection with St. Luke's Church, Remaera, and tho following office bearers hare been elected :—President, Boy. G, B, Monro; Vice-President, Mr William Dinnison ; Becretary, Mr James Knox ; Treasurer, Mr Mark Labourite, A good syllabus has been drawn up, end the following are among tho important quca> tions to be discussed during tho session :— " Was England justified in going to War ■with Fgvpt!"—"ls Total Abstinence to be preferred to Moderation?"—"is tho Theatre, in its preient state, advantageous to Morals? To-morrow evening the Presi dent will deliver his opening address to the members, when all are invited, Young men who arc living in the district, and are not connected with any other association, wonld do well to become members of thla one, as such societies are calculated to do much good in tho community,

A solf-assertivc, well-dressed, but not over intelligent man was a visitor one day last week to the side show attached to Wooilycar and Ross's Circus, A friend drew attention to the phonograph, and took some pains to give the ignorant one an idea of the properties of the instrument, Presently the twain approached the phono graph, "Say something to the machine, Jack," said the mentor. "Alright," res ponded the unsophisticated one. "Mr Circus man, ask that dog-goued machine o' yours Avnat horao is agoin1 to win the Dargiivillo ; and, blow me, if it names it right, consider that I've laid you five quid to uothing." The loud guff.ws of tho spectators told tho would-be pryer into futurity that he had put " hu foot in it somohow "— exactly how he did not know so he suddenly romembered he bad a double to lay off, and left,

At tho Harbour Board meeting tottnorrow (Tuesday) tenders will be received for To. tara piles, cleaning and painting buoj s, and for asphalting Queen^street wharf, Also applications lor the appointments of boat men for harbour depratment, Mr McKen j:ie will move : (1)!" Now that the site and sizo of Harbour Board offices have been agreed upon, designs for said offices be in vited (cost of olliccc not to exceed £5000), and a premium of £50 be paid for the one chosen, tho designs to become tho properly' of the Board. (2) That the Secretary to the Board bo instructed to write to the head of the Puolic Works Department, requesting that as many crossings as practical) c hi. made on the railway wharf for the use of shipping. (3) That the Works and Tariff Committee bo requoated to take iuto con sideration tho question as to the best mode of r^coiving goods on the wharf, with the view of facilitating the discharge of vessels, and report to the Board at an early date. (4) That the Works and Tariff Committee be instructed to take into consideration the question of revising tho Tariff and Harbour Kcgulations during this year.

COROMANDEL REGATTA.

(BY TELEGRAPH.-OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

COROMA.JNDEL, Saturday, The weather is splendid (or the regatta, with a trcik southerly breeze. The steamer Coromandel is decoratod from stein to stern, and fills the honourable position of flagship,

First race (four oared boats). Four Competed—Water Lily (Harney), Penelope (Harrison), and two others, Penelope led by three lengths to the lest buoy, Her crew, so sore of winning, were all engaged eating watermelons, when suddenly Henry Taldy caught a crab and went pver. The boat was being steered wide of the buoy at the time, and Harnoy's were thug enabled to go to the front, winning by several lengths.

MINING NEWS.

The following roports were leceived this

morning : —

AEW MANtJKAu. — Cross-cut baa been going through good sandstone conntry cvpr since last reef was passed. There is still about 90 feet to drive to intersect No. 5 reef on the Waiotahi side.

MOANATAiEi — Homeward Bound sec tion, tunnel level. — Lead In drive is quite cut oft", and will not make again before getting Into a more con genial class of oountry. Drive will be con tinued and connected with a cross-cut:, a short distance ahead. Eighty Feet Level.— New cross-cut has beeu driven 19ft during the fortnight. Quartz has just been struck in faco of drive and proves to i bo No. 2 reef. Colors of gold were seen in the s'one broken down. Momin? Star Section.—Cross-cut has been commenced from intermediate level to be extended to Junction section. Some small leaders of stringers have already been intersected, and on iuesday a small parcel of picked stone came to hand. The etopes are poor. Stopea in Heldt's section above 132 ft, and during ihe last week small parcels of picked stove have bteu obtained. The lead on which the men are driving at the 215 ft. love', Nompariel section, has boen disturbed for some time past by mean 3of its contest with clay formation. The lead in stopes below 215 ft. level has produced a little picked stone. old Caledonian — North crosscut, COfr. lercl, is now iv 65ft. in the face. A loader has been intersected fully two fecf thick. It is of a rubily nature, carrying good indications. Splendid minerals fot gold were seen in cutting through, and it should crush well. It is uncertain whether the reef is a new one or tho YouDg American reef. No change in south crosa-cut. No 1 will be reopened this month.i At Ked Queen cross-cut the leader in oast drive still looks well. At lost breaking-down, sold was distinguish able throughout the whole leader, a few good stonos also came to band, Leader maintains its size, 18 inches thick, in good sandstone country. level stopes are still turning out payable grade crushing dirt.

COROMANDEL, this day,

New Corby shares are in demand owing to the fact of driving going to be done at once from the bottom of the shaft to cut Scotty's reef.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The Simonson Opera Troupe gave their concluding performance in the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening before a very good house. In consequence of the unusual length of the programme, wbich 4 comprised a Bhoit concert, and an opera ("The Bohemian Girl") the performance was commenced at half-past seven. Madame Simonsen's rendering of " The Last Rose of Summer," was tho feature of the concert. She gave it with subdued feeling and ex quisite effect. Mr Simonsen gave " St. Patrick's Day " as a violin solo, and on being encored, responded with " Auld Lang Syne." The remaining items were :—"The Dear Little Shamrock," by Mr Wentworth; " Tho Minstrel Boy," by Miss Alice Stanley; " Cushla Machree," by MiBB Frances Saville; and "The Irish Emigrant" and "Believe me, if all those endearing young Charms," by Mr Brennh. 'ihe performance of " The Bohemian Girl" wa» just passable, both chorus nnd orchestra being delicient in strength, nnd Mr Fitzgerald making but an indifferent Thaddeus. How ever, as Arline and Gipsy Queen, rcfpcc tively, tho Missea Martina and Leon ora Simonsen, by excellent einging and action, atoned for a great many short-com ings, aud the au I knee was not captious. Mr Wentworth made a capital Devilshoof, aud Mr Lissant a dignified Count, while both gentlemen took their share of the mnuc salisfactorily. 'iho troupe left by the Taiaroa yesterday morning for Napier, where they play a short season prior to go ing further south,

DOMAIN SPOUTS.

The Roman Catholic Festival at the Domain on Saturday eventuated most happily, both children and adults giving themselves up to Innocent enjoyment and not a single misadventure occurring to mar the day's happiness Mr Dallen was the caterer for the refreshments, and there was a bountiful supply, so that the inner man found no cause for complaint, while there was onough diversity in the sports aud amusements to meet all tastes. The Ar tillery, Garrison, and Onehunga bands took up different stations, and discoursed appropriate musical selections throughout the afternoon. Young people of amorous propensities engaged in tho entrancing delights of kiss-in-the-ring, French tigue and similar games, while football and athletic sports, monopolised the attention of the younger fry, and attracted the interest of their elders. The principal sport?, how ever, were those held under the auspices of tho H.A.C.B. Society, Mr Little acting as Judge, Mr John Paterson as starter, and Messrs, O'flara and Patterson as handi cappors, Mr James Clark also lent valu able assistance. The various events with their results are as follows :—

Maiden Race, 150 yards.—Prize pre sented by Mr W. W. Adams. O'Connor, 1; W. White, 2, Four started. Pbesidknt's Handicap (three dis tances).— First prize presented by Mr Con don. B, O'Haro, 1; W. White, 2. Six started.

PUTTina the Stone.— Prize, a batter cooler. Begley, 1. Jtour started. Ladies' Racb, 100 yards.—Piret prize, a silver set, presented by Mfcs Began; second prize, a trophy. Miss Chadwlck, 1; Mies Murphy, 2. Sons ok Members (including members of juvenile contingent).—Prize, a book.pre sented by Mr Flynn. T. Burke, 1; Kyrc, 2.

Three-LEOCIED Each.—Prize, 2 hats, O'Connor and Paterson, 1, Two pairs con' tested this event.

SACK RACE, 75 ytuds. — Prize, a trophy. O'Haie, 1; Kyan, 2. if ACE FOR MBMBBBS OVSR 40 YK«K3 of age.—First prize, a chair, presented by Mr C. Little; second, a pair of boots, pre sented by Mr W. White. McKeown, 1; tuxon, 2. Foar started.

Allcomers' Raob.—Prize preseated by Mr MoDnock; second, £1. Goodman, 1; Mettani, 2, Mr Regan and other members of the Auckland Christian Doctrine Society carried out a programme of sports among their pupil?, every event beiDg keenly con tested, The results wore : -

Boys Under 12, 100 yds.—P. O'Donnel!, 1; E. WilsoD, 2.

Over 12 akd Under 16, 200yds.-G, Keegan, 1 j E. Kyro, 2; R. Holland, 3. Long Jump.—Boys under 12: E. Wil son, 1 ; B. Darby, 2 ; P. O'Donnell, 3. Length of Wileou's jump, 14 feet, Boys over 12 and under 16 ;J. Dempsey, 1; J. Martin, 2; W. Jack;on, 3. Length of IJemptoy'a jump, 15 feet 6 inches There were also to have been a number of races for the tfaoher?, but only one was started, viz., The Lady Touchers' Rac», the result of which was given in our last issue. A. picnic of the teachers, however, is to be held on East or Monday, when the re mainder of tho programme will be gone through. The Newton children were kept in active pursuit of amusement by Mr Owen Manor), who carried through to a satisfactory conclu s'on, a programme of no loss than 2S events. There were races for children of all ages, and for teachers as well, and the prizes bad been selected and awarded with due regard to the age and sex of the various competi tors, Mr Mahon acted as starter and Mr Kearney as judge, and the principal events were won by Miss Willis (prize, a book presented by Captain Payno), Miss Heath, Miss Mullally, Mies M, Brannigan, Miss Quaid (prize, a silver pencil case pre sented by Mr Mahon), Mr Jas. O'Connor, and Master Davison. la tho lust two cases tho prizos were bags of flour presented by Mr MoKeown. During the forenoon the members of the Hibernian Society wcro photographed by Clarke tiros. Ihe 'busses in which the younger children were con veyed to and from the domain were supplied by the West End Co. and Mr Bain bridge. Bishop Luck, Monsignot Fynes, Fathers W. McDonald, Lenahan, Bcechmo, Downey, Riardan, Golden, and Vaggioli, and Mr C. H. Bromby, of Tasmania, were present in the Domain throughout the day,

Electors in the new wards who have not paid their rates are reminded that if they desire tbelr names to appear on the burgess roll for top city for tho ensuing year it is nocessaty that all ratew dne should be paid before tho 31st. Persons whose names do not appear on the burgess roll are not only disqualified from voting at municipal elec tions or {or raising loans, &&, but they are unable to vote for the election of licensing committees.' This applies equally to au parts of tho city.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

Attempted Assassination of Lady Florence Dixie.

Foaiaa G-ratitu&Q.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION. ]

(Received 11 a.m.—March 19.) LONDON, March 18. A DESPERATE attempt has bceu made at Windsor to assassinate Lady Florence Dixie, who, after having raised and dis tributed £50,000 for the purpose of relieving the email farmers and cotters in the West of Ireland, recently refused to raise another fund for the same purpose, ex pressing her belief tliat it was the duty of tbe Government or of the Land League to move in the matter. Lady llorenca now reoiaes ia Windsor, and at that place two men dressed in women* clothea and armed with daggers, to-day made a murderous at tack upon lier/but fortunately did not suc ceed in wounding her, although her clothes ! were much cut in several places.

FURTHER PARTICULARS.

Lady Dixie Wounded.—Her Life

Saved by a Dbg.

(Received March 19—2 p.m.)

LONDON, March 18,

Further particulars regardine the attack on Lady Florence Dixie state that she was walking in her own grounds at the time. Her stays fortunately turned the blows aimed at her, but tha weapons cut her hands severely. Hie swooned, and would no doubt have been killed, had not a largo St. Bernard dog, which was accompanying his miitress at tacked the assassios and routed them, thus saving her life. JUady Florenco had re cently denounced the accounts rendered by the secretary of the Land League. This is supposed to have furnished a motive for the attack. The police have a clue to tbe perpetrators of the outrage.

THE IRISH PRESS AND THE OUTRAGES.

The Irish pipers express a fear that the recent Fenian outrages attempted in Bug land will re-act disasterously on Irishmen generally who lfve in KDgland.

The Dynamite Outrages in London.

£1000 Jtleward Offered,

LOISDON, March 17. No clue has yet been obtained to the actual perpetrators of the outrages at the offices of the Local Government and the London "Time?."

A reward of £1000 is offered for informa tion leading to the arrest of the guilty parties iv the case of the explosion in Whitehall

The military guards at the various Ministerial ofhees and at the Houses of Parliament have been doubled, and all necessary precautions are being taken to prevent further oatragee. A special to the Press A ssociation says ; —The attempt to blow up the new.Govern ment offices in Parliament-street with dynamite was made by placing the explosive on the balustrade outside the portion of the building occupied by the Local Government Department, the basement of which was entirely wrecked by the explosion. Ho lives were lost, but for a radius of 100 yards every window was broken, and huge blocks of masonry were hurled a considerable dis tance. 'I he walls and floors of the Houses of tho Mouses of Parliament trembled greatly. In tbe second attempt to blow up the publishing office of tho " Times" some thing went wrong with the vessel contain ing the explosive, nnd so the attempt failed.

'J he tress generally regard these attempts as a response on the part of the Fenians to the rejection by tho House of Commons of Mr Pamell's suggestions for the amend ment of the Land Bill.

O'Donovan Rossa attributes the attempt to blow up the Government offices to the action of some skirmishers.

Extra magazines Arc being established at tho docks and Government offices.

WALSH RELEASED BY THE

FKF.MCtt GOVERNMENT.

LONDON, March 10.

Intelligence is to hand ihat John Walsh, who was arrested at Havre, in France, on the 2nd inst., on a charge of complicity in the Irish assassinations, has been released from custody.

MR REDMOND AND AUSTRALIAN

IRISHMEN.

SYDNEY, March 17.

An Irish demount rat ion took place to day at Botany, and was largely attended, but the proceedings were quiet and orderly. Mr Redmond made a speech and took occasion to exonerate Mr Jtgan from the charge of misappropriation of the League's funds.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Waste not, want not. Many people think they are pious, when they are only bilious. Maccabe is expected to open at Thames on Bastcr Monday, A Government Life Insurance office has been opened nt tho -Post-office, Ohaeaivai, Bay of Islands. According to tho Sydney "Bulletin," Mr W. A. Hidings, of this city, is the champion lawn-tennis player of Now Zealand,

Several Chinamen are reported to be suffering from leprosy at a mining township int'tago.

Charles Sullivan was on Saturday com mitted for trial at Invercargill for criminally assaulting a yonng girl.

Twenty-five districts in the Colony failed to elect Licensing Committees and the Governor has made the appoirtments. Mr James C. Duvics is gazetted to the appointment by auditor of accounts to .New Plymouth Harbour Board.

The resignation of Major Murray, officer commanding the Thames Volunteer District, is gazetted. A man named Thos. Stuart was killed on Saturday at Hikurnagi sawmill, Karao, by being jammed bctiveenjilwo logs. Supposed suicide at Chrlstchurch. A womau'g clothes were yesterday found on the banks of the Hcathcote River, which is now being dragged, A Dunedin gentleman has "bolted," leaving JESOOO ot private debts. Jle is des cribed .is a "mining and commercial agent." The Kussian navy is to bo strengthened oy the addition of four ironclads, three cruisers and two ennboats. Two of the ironclads arc' for the Black Sea and the other ships for the Baltic. The Anglicans of Waiukn purposo hold ing their annual soiree and concett in the public hall on Easter Monday. Auckland talent will perform, and_ a great success is anticipated. Proceeds in aid of Parsonage fund.

Mr McKenzic, of Puriri, Thames, had both legs broken on Saturday by falling off his spring cait, and being rim over by it. He waß removed to the Hospital. Wahanui'a message to the natives was sent to Mokau on Saturday, asking them to allow the survey of the trunk line of rail way through to Taranaki,

The date of the Parihaka monthly meet ing has passed over quietly, and it is now considered aaimred mat Te Whiti has been converted from his prophetic craze by his recent imprisonment. Master Willio McCormick, son of on Auckland solicitor, saved a lad from drowning in 1 names harbour on Saturday, by leaping in-with boots and clothing on Kud bringing the drowning boy to shore. In Mr Steadman's shop in Queen-street there is a fine display of fruit from the orchard of Mr Parr, of Waikomiti.

A Wellington correspondent writes to the "Hawkes' Bay Herald" that the re tirement of Mr Whitaker from the Cabinet is very probable, Keepers of eating-houses in Sydney are to be protected by law. People ordering food and rofuising.to pay are to be deemed rogues and vagabonds. The is ew Plymouth Young Men's Chris tion Association are to have a publio debate to-morrow night on " Larralqnism." If the ■'hoodlums" get in, they will illustrate the subject

CABLEGRAMS.

KBUTEIt'S TELKGR4M,

(Received Match 19,11 a ,m.) LONDON, Match IS COMMERCIAL.

Consols to-day were quoted at low bank and open market rates of rtL & remaiu at three per cent. The total »° niU io notes and bullion in tbe Bin\ of L*T 7? is £13 900,000 , proportion reserve to ft? ties, 42 per ceut. New Zealand e«S" arc unchanged. The market for colon!! breadstuibcoutinuesweak. AdelaideS ex .tons, has decined to 50s. « e »z2£S remains at 465, and Adelaide flour at l2 6d. Australian tallow is dull at sq,^.l" beef, and 43* tor mutton 39s 6d f«

LOK DON WoUL SALES. & During the present week catalogues .« wool 6aleshave aggregated 42 nnr»i?i *' which 6000 have gfen witbdrS bJ? °J aeumnd has been experienced, and £ are firmly maintained. The VithdWt from sale since the opening offiS™ 1 ! amount to 18,000 bales out of TtofiPl 325,000 catalogued. Ihe second S&i aucuong commences on the Cth May Si expected to comprise 350,000 bales, SOCIALIST 'j ROUBLE IN FftANcg | PaKls, March 15 ' Further arrests hays b:oa madeot tH leaders of the prevailing ana»J i agitation in this city". I t ,. "expSS fresh gathermgs of Socialists are bi' arranged for to-morrow, and extra Z? cautionary measures aro beins ta!»n » prevent disturbances. g takett DEBATE ON THE TRAtiSNAAI, DIFFICULT Y. LOSDON, Match 17 In the House of Commons to-day a '«.'■ bate took place on the policy of the Govm nient in regard to the treatment of tw Tranßvaal natives by the Boers M r w B. Forster strongly condemned the measu^ proposed to be taken with a view to Dut« stop to oppressive action of the Boer« M Gladstone made a lengthy defence ol th. Government policy, and the debate wi» then adjourned until after the East« recess. • "'

NATIVE COMBINATION AGAINST THE BOFRS.

LONDON, March 17 It is stated that the Luchyeanas ma com bming against the Boers. ■ Mr Forster urges that the convention should be strictly obserredin South Africa! or England should withdraw altogether THE ZULUS RESTLESS, "

LONDON, March 17.

A Zulu deputation is proceeding to Natal to urge the restoration otthe reserves, Thi Briti»h Resident appears to hsve no in. fluence with Cetewayo.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION,)

THE GRJfiAT POWERS AHD C: ANARCHIST RISINGS. ..- LONDON, March 18, \ ■ The Great Powers are collectively dis. cussiug the desirability of taking nnitjjlH action against the Anarchists, who threaten tho peace in different parts of Europe. ■- PiIOPJSKD EGYPTIAN LOAN. 7he Egyptian Government is about t* raise a loan of five millions for the purpose. < of compensating the sufferers by, the lute insurrection, and te defray the expenses of i the English army of occupation. LONDON, March 16. ; TEE UNIVERSITY BOAT RAOS. The University boat race was yon by. Oxford by three lengths and a half, in 21 mins. ISsecs. • ' . .'■

x/EAD MEAT STORAGE 03M- ; , PANY. A Dead Meat Storage Company is pro. jected. It is proposed to secure extettslre • chambers under rimithfield Market to U '■■ fitted up with refrigerating apparatus. ThtV'^c capital is £100,0C0, LONDON WOOL SALES, At the wool sales 258,000 hsve been catalogued, aud 24,000 withdrawn. Mediant greasy and combing merinos ate \i to Id ' below December prices. Other descriptlona . maintain their former value, @ ii

AUSTRALIAN.

WALKING MATCH. *; SYDNEY, March 17. I The walking contest between Edward and O'Lcary, resulted in a victory for tte ■* , former, who completed 373 miles. O'Leaij did 350

VICTORIAN POLITICS. MELBoUHNE, March 17.' " Mr McKcau has announced himself as I candidate for Collingwood in opposition to J Mr Langbridge, who seeks re-electiononhli ,| ;| appointment as Commissioner of Trade and Customs. EXTENSIVE FIRE AT DENILIQUINf SYDSEY, March 17^1!

A great fire has occurred at DenlUqnio, . resulting in the destruction of four of the principal shops in the town. The loss of property is estimated at £5,000, which la only partially insured.

THE P. AND O. COMPANY. MELBOURNE, March 17.;

The Peninsular and Oriental Company i announces that the next of their steamers' will resume calling at Marseilles.

POLICE COUBT.-TtiiaDay,

(Bofovo Messrs Clayton and Lane, Juaticceol the Peace.) -:>

Vagrarcy.—William Bartlett was Bentonoed to 14 days under the Vaerant Aot; having boa found in the saw mills of Mr D. Goldie, on to 17th inst. , Larceny op a Coat. — Richard Robertson was charged with the larceny ola coat, veto £1, tho property of John Ryan, on the 2Mh No- . vornberlast. Prisoner, a man of oolonr.pleaaw : not guilty.—John Ryan, warden inH.M,gaal, deposed that in November last he was on Icavo of absence for a short time. On returning ho missed his black coat (produced). Ha left the coat in his bedroom. Prisoner acted &J . cook in the gaol. He could swear to tire coat aa his property. He suspected the prisons ; and informed tho police. Found the coals In i possession of John Tye, toll-keeper, of KyW | Pass.—John Rowe deposed thathewasaearter, residing in William-street. Sawprißonorewr . day during the month of November. Auea him on the date in question to carry a puwlW, him, folded in a newspaper. ftlajfW asked witness to sell the coat for ;W,,., Offered It to tut Tye, who advanoeflSs on KM he wished to ascertain its real vslce sotora making a final purchase. Could idenOT'f" coat as that handed to him by prisoner. Jota Tie gave evldoooe. Detective BalUnn dfr pc'sed: Arrested the prisoner on tawing,™ Raol. be said ho would,cot p'.eiii galW. Rjanhaa nobaßlneEstogohoUflaiKeepuwMJ :; leaving hia coat behind him. The BmtiUm prisoner guilty. Sentonoe: Blx montiis" im- : prtaonment. _, "LNDtHASD Over".- John Brown muMMWv with a breaoh of the timing and IfItMW'JS-- ■ 1831, by plwlnff a same with fiW'» ' Un".or and Over," at Heiidoreoau Mjilßtora. : : on the 17th lost. — Mr '■ otter apMared tmm- ; oter, and uh ho was cot jrepired to taicenpmo rt6£enoo asked foes reu'aud until io-Jf"^; -inoralnß.—feerueaat White offered so orjam and Mr Outer's appHoation was RrratM. : . A Rowdy Seaman. - Frederick' SaayoOT pleaded guilty to absenting himseK. WItEMJ , leave on Saturday from tho British i Chief.-Tho Bench sentenced prisoner to tiTO: months' imprisonment with hard laoouij. ■ DRUKKAHDS.-EllzabotU Diedrich,. T&Offl* Wilson, Alexander Watson, and Daniel Hog*? wcro punished for this oifence. ' holly burke. — This elderly wemMMj" charged under the Vagrant Act -Sergeant WWio D»id it would be a oher.tr to tend tbeoid worn"' : ta a place of eatoly; she w»b continually i»um> j and in amojt lamentable oondttlon.-Tws™ months' imprisonment . . -,„ . ] Impurs Drains.—Eobert Mutooon; w« ] oharged with a breaoh of City ByUw Ko, ,i,w . beinK the oooupier of premises toww « ; ber.tetreet.ana allowingimmirewater » ™]V: " theretrcm, on the lit Match. Mr Cotter '» pasredfortha prosecution, acd Mr ftgw"*- for defendant.- Mr Frowning Opened IM «v» and stated the cUoumEtances. BeftnOMS "*J a boon proTloufly flntd for toll! 0»W» owlDg to bla non-spcearanOT JL,JK,.v . nwer to a mammons throoßh ftff»trow«| It was not altoue'her defoDdant'B fault, MJ w was sure that tne inßpeoior would not P«w «» other than a nominal penalty. The COBDO" . shou:d have consiruoted a Proper awm.-."" Cotter replies, but dtd notasfe rorafau per>»«|[> as defendant hsd cone something »"«" alleviating the nni«nce; detendwnj «J w ;,■ was not to lot lmoure water B J*?l. n™JJ , nuisance to Us neighbours. Mr Ton" J» present, and conld show that tho nuisance TO continued, and that the smeU was »**&,?£ workmen had to quit their work.-Betjamj Tonks, auctioneer, pt Queen-street, deposoa"'» ho was putting up a building next to ma «<j raises of dof ondant. Ho had occasion tojWWJ premises to watch the progress of his wor*,w» ■;, ho must say that the smell was most on«ffi!L la txoi It maae him qulw sJck; M" * fSiISiM a pail of dirty water on the ground. XflooojJ?^ was tajnrloun to the property of «h»flrm wm«J would coat about A. ThoßeMbcouWej that it w-iB the doty of the City Oounoll J W vide sufflotest drainage whtoli na4 «• "S done In tnis instance.-B'lneii U anaoosis wv. Another CASE.-Edward Hare ww cbWrf with permitting a similar nuisance In w|erp^j street-Defendant said ho guilty.-Inspector Goldie deposed to vWttngg : premiflps In Liverpool-street Decupled w w presentdefendant and a person named-Maii^. ;: when he found a stream of.toPKV&t-Sf ning from a leakage in the closet bot w Cotter appeared in this cMe.-Tlio^«Hoflgg Asalataut lnapeotor. gav6 cv"1 r 6»oltj?fl»re «" ohnditionot the premKee. Harati O^gfS^,

THE AUCKLAND EVEffITINC* STAH, MONDAY, MARCH 19



A UCKLAND MCSIC WAREHOUSE.' POPULAR WALf Z LT3T- O'-a L">vo aod Now Samnvr KMghO Ktfno <*n B*l ijeraeosa Hei»a dii Pica First .tixtra My Quc-n lan^ua^e of Flowors Bon'i'o.l Muuo:e Won4er3ehon J-nbr Outers *w Sirones P»Se"c 9 Lo,o in. Ballroom FrlEooaj I;roamlaad IXteam o£ tho Fatf, Yo-.tl«u-B Pomona Mooabocms Boiiifall I'lratPi Bloirs di Dijon Swootbesrts ■WondJ'vn'l v/tispsra Hinnmags anx Dames ChopWallz Afol Blao Paiubo Ma Mlo AugfilVVaMz Follo7utes3o Indiana Lihe Qneon Bo&utltul Forao '-I'roa Joll PJnaßra &o-> «<■• Tho largest Aiaortment of Violins. Bowj, Cases, Bosln. Strlnas. Con certinas, AcoordlonH, Manuscript Books, Moslo Kollob, Tuning Forks, and . Book Mublo in Auokland. CZNBBY'3 101 EXKRCISKB Mbv housedlncoiij anotion with any Instruction book »nd Is Inftiapenßiblo to Pianoforte ,-Ludeuva. C«Brni'sVelO' tityßttidi.-!B!ora6veloplnKr4pld!tf ol flnfjor and equnilty v£ tonch, T6O Specla! KdiUoas of the above are now to hand, and are obtainable B"lei* at tha AUCKLAND MOSIO WABSHOUSE, ARTHUR KADf, OS, QUBEN-BTBBKT.



Tttk naißlVAli AND ONLY GENUINE HR HOME SPECIALITIES. EBTABUISHBD 1837. RIBD-S < CTOT^ T 0 HK°S K D moioY. > C nSTARDpOW KBklngth9 ■ninhuM Cnntard without Ban*, a» one-hali the BOMt aVd^ronfe. ♦Tics. 7Jd rjjd Is 3d per bor. Hoo"eoipesin "P_<tryan«l oweeta." /£!<?:.& Ska, F.C.S., waa IRD'a J^ABISGj BpHing' Powder, he ttp. „ i iavlr.2 fiiuoavered the pOtVDEK, jirocass in 1813. AU \ cthorfi ai-o cnuuterfelt. vnr raaHa? EK"fl. Paakry, Caked, WUTiPod- ll— £*>■• bcantL'Qlly light. Sold In 7W "'■•' "31 tias. and In Id Dakota. »eirameH)_iEßotiitui_^Paßtry ana Sweets." B¥t>T4"H t'TTOTCK—MSLIOIOUS. )• I BuANO-MAVGK JTOWDRK, ' wrr^ftSnct the most dclloluoa BlaiiC-Msuge In il?wnshnS>B, with UW« trooWenndattrlfl. fn-i rot, m--Uc I.: tba loUowlng fl»vonrsi- Oboooißte, Coffee, avl Lemon. Ptiae, 714 and



T>lKo'3 "f wnoMSOMR-mon. )■ i> Fovammuaxo "gso Powdkr. a mn-^eto Snttt'.tnto tar Eggu in PnrtdlnfW. A p n -£afccß SO. Sold In 71d and la 3d ttaß, and taMBS ARE STRONOIY ADVIBKD TO CONSULT ! "W« AND BWffiKXS," a nttlaWo'k canta!nin!« Practical Hints ond Polo Tnventorß and Makers of theso Boantllnl P«paratU««-AL»ftBD BIRD & SONS, QBOOBB, tea., VIOTORIA-6:WF,gT. -OY KOYAL L&TIEBS PATENT. ouiaiajflsi.fwxiS'i vf^'4di"y' r;-'1; •-<> ii' WcJai, i;;;': -'.ae!3. 35feHI* «Oia JOOT lidNDSSB CAirrRBIiI. & OOGHRANKB OELBBiIATBD JERATEIi "WiXEKS, MOSteBBHA.'S uSijuicS CHAMPADNE A HwJih-ft^Tlaft Hon-alcahollo »9venwo, at < Tioteli. uud Olnlrfl: Bd pon bottle, AROMATIC! OSr.BR AtiTSi T> 5 Orißlntv ■"Bpu»»*'3inKßr «-"»• so justly celebrated Hotßla »ud Cite: 84 par bottla. These Ssa-GK Ww« aro the Bsra« quality v oonttftotei Jor jnfl now euppWMi to'l'te baxiard 8A Cc. i tie Montreal S.S. Co. Oft Tajwia 83. Oomwio 8.8, Oo.j "the Ndtisuiu i.S. Co.; Wm Paolflo «;,:■;. O>.; AJootor, s,s. Co, Ktegf:w» attft.Hplytoafl. 63.. AiCKM, fe -188 PHARMACY. ' I



8oeci»l Advsrtlflementß. ' \ Important Announcement. ] i MB3*HS P. OOOAUSSS S: CO. have again to make an uimouncement of the Hurohano of a liarga atook, oomprlalfiß th:it ot Me«nra J. COS GBfcVH! & CO.. and that having beon enabled to Purohaße the Goodß at a Low Figure, he will bo enabled lo dispose of it to tho publio at about 1 AS IN THE POUND, OR HALF ORIGINAL 1" coar.



This stook la well known to be ono of ths LarKost, i hrapest, and Best Seleoted In or aronnd Auckland: and Me»M» B. Coomboawid Co. hivo determined to dlsvoss of it In VMS' MOmTU oi tho very favourable terms atoye montlonod. The Kale will oammonoo on



MONDAY NEXT, MARCH Win. In the premises lately oooupled by Mobbm J. COSGBA-ViC & CO., Qaoen-street. For Fallor Partionlars, boo Advortlgomont In anotbor oolamn.



S. COOMBES & C.\, I QUEEN-STRBET, rj'IIORMTON, SMITH AND FIKTH HAVK FOB SALK : "Or wn" Flour, In Backs, 100's ana Cffa Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran] Wheat : "Velveteens. Velveteens, "the louis velveteen," GttNOA FACE, FAST WOVEN PILK. A QniTantOß of W oar aooompnoleß overy yard of the Grfnnlue "l.ouK" from the otwaptflt quality tothe best. NoueßonulneunUsaßtamped '• Louis " oa tho bock ot overy yarfl. THE " BRUNSWICK " VELVETEEN, iAoX PILE, Ta also Btamtcl on overy two yards as a guarantee of we a "Tho Queen,' tho ladies newspaper. Bay? :—" For lightness of wolght tnd flrmneea of textoro. they approach neuor to Lyons Sl.k Velvet than any we have yot met with. . . . it would make uj> In stylish 008tutT.«», and eb It Id qoito free from BtliEaeeß. it would nolthor croHse nor mark." The Genuine 'LOUIS" anrt "BBONB WICK" Velveteens tin t-» • -"red In all qualities ana colours, m mua* iuuut>rato Pr.oefl, trom Smith & Caughey, IMPOKTKBB. WHOLKSAIiK AND RETAIL- DRAPKRB, 300 & 302. UPPBR QOKKN-3TRKET, And at their BaANon KaTinuanMgaT in N«wm*rk*t. A. JLINABUKY & Co.'S NEW GOODS 1 NEW GOODS 1 NEW GOODS I NEW UOODSI



WK AUK NOW SHOWING OUR FIRBT BHIPMKNT OF Spking and Summer dress goods, MILLINERY, JACKETS, MANTLES DLSTEBS, &o. WK HAVK THK LaR«KBT AND BKBT BKiiKorKD ai'ooK orr MILLINERY IN MILLINERY MILLINEKY . nrKrAND MILLLNEKY MILLINEKY ADCKLAND- MILLINKRY ■*l+ —Yen are— —rospooMully— —Invited to visit— —Our Kstabllshment— —before maktoß— —your Pur— —ohaaee.— D.CESBMAKIMG ON THE PREMISES. COSTUMK3 MADE ON TWENTY FOUR HOUR 3' NOTIOK. A a IHABDRY & r% O. KM & 20H. QTJKHN-STRTCBT Wm. Me Arthur & Co.. AUCKLAND. TO DRAI.KR3 IN FANOST OOODS. KARTHKNWARK, CHINA AND QUA ANOQKNKKaL STORKKKEPKKB Plain and Kanoy Stationery Perfumery and Toilet 8oap« Brnahware and Combs Table and Pocket Cutlery B.P. and B.M. Goods Iron Bedstead* Mliron: and Fanoy Furniture Clocks, W atones, and Jewellery Tobaooo, Oiaars, and Plpea Musical lnßlrnmenta Earthenware. China, and GUaa Vases, Flower-stands, &o. Parian Ware, Plotures ■ Purses, Hand Bags, and Baskets OrlokotaK Appointments Lawn Tennis and Badminton Arohery and Oroqnet Indoor Gamee. Toys, So, nHHE TWTEW ZEALAND rpWEED /COMPANY ■WILL SHORTLY MAKE , M OST . IMPORTANT A NNOUKOEMENT ±X. THAT WILL QPECULLY T3ENEFIT CUE PROVINCE OF A UCKLAND. 0(1 lriUJfra XIEIH TAB-K. Leave Aron HUI -3,16»in •fl.so&m 11am UOpm lpm i.lipra MSpro L9b,vb National Banit lam •10.16 am lUl'am Micro hUpm Mpm UOpm * Kxoept Tuesdays and Thursday!, when U« from Auokland ana 10.10 bom Awlnn -rtU stcrto *nd {ram too Whan.



Rubber Stamps? on shortest notice. Print properly ; no blotohln«; prises redaowJ. —Heelop, DBrby-Btrcot-lAavt,) Singer's Sewing Machines, easb, or 2s 6d perweok—D. B. Chambers, 70, Queen-street— (ADTT.)