SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATBltl^^oTrSw^orninff, 2.21 StTNSKT.—TWB KToninfC, 7.6 SUNRISK -To-morrow Morning, 5.22 MOON'S AQE-New Moon, Bth, 5.49 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

10-OAY.

ReUanco, ketcb, Haultain, from \Vhangarol Marion, schooner, Garnet, from Whangarci Sam Mendel, barque, Persson, from London Argyle, a.s., Crawferd, from Whangarsi

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVBNINO.

WeUingtOD, 8.v., Farquhar, from fanrangn

TO-DAY. To Anau, s.s., McGec, lor tho South Winifred, Bohoonur iUeredUh, tuv Levulift Hawfr, schooner, Groj, fora crnlse Julia Pryoe, sohoonor, Oliomonei. for Kns'eu Banoy Kate. Eohooner, i ewlu, for WMtngsrol Atal&nta, schooner, JiihnHOn, for whangarei

IMPORTS.

Per Sam Mendel, ftomliondon: PliMndßtforts, £1000; coloured 6ottons, £200; prated cottons, £700; woollens and -worsteds, fiMOO; flannels, £300; linen in case, £100; cotton and woollens, £500; silk and cottons, £100; silk .and velvets. £200 shawla and mantles, £300; millinery, £100 ; hosiery, £1000; haberdashery, Him-, cambric handkerchiefs. £100; cotton handkcrcliieu, £200; apparel, £2600; blankets, £900; carpets and ruKS £100; straw hats, £300; felt hate and caps. ASM); (tressed leather, £200: ™°u«S;V. Ba,X B38O; saddles, £170; floorcloth, &£>; «n™° baize, £30: s,winß maohinos, £20; ol.c»l«g;, £70; rails nnn gonera! niachtnory, *"0;>. iwsr. 3370wt; stationery, «19): upholstery, jBMO. Iron badsteids. £U0: brnshwsre. «50L* lat0, a ™d punier macho Roods, «20: t!w«. *10.i p™""?: S710; oorKS, £10; porlnm«ry. £10:>weiiery; £160: 'oid snot, 1 tqn; chiln and anohoM. 7 tons hardware ou.lery. £1500 : bw »«* «* to*/. ton s hoop iron. 1 ton ; p!g Iron. 25 tonsl; «al v»n!aediron, 72 tons; p'po loati, 3 tfcio copper, 1 ton ; iron nails. 28 ions; wire and wirer rope, 2tonß:zinc, 3 tons; Bteel, 1 ton ; Unseed ol), 380gaUa; animal oil. fiOsralls: paint oolourp em ; flint Klam. £50 ; foreii?n wlidow glusß, 3 OJSO3; plate nl*Bß,l ease ; oClna aud earihen ware, C1B0: Rlaaa bottler. £2n ; braa and flour bass. £310; eanva% £20; llnea and twines £M; olgnrß, 1201bs; brftmly (In eene), 350K»11b: mm, 750 B»lls; fjenova, 200jsalis; Bdtißh Bplrli in bulk. 331[raUs: dlito lv casa, 17i0galls; red wine, 750»tallB: while vine, MSO sails; beer (Rlassi. 16barla of 33<R118; pioaorvcd fljh (aot rawd), «boj bhlt flab. £10; sardines. £110; sstivted oilman's etore*. flJ7fl: vlnßKar, 2Jl0i;ali8; ooooa, lowt; mastard, £50; whlto salt, 4 tons; Boda oryßtalS. i tons; Cuid!os ( vrn)Bh and Forolgr), raisins, SloWt.; ot-rrants. 17owt; Frenoa plnm», Bowt,; DBS, 21o»t ; t tuole. 130wt.; oontoc slonery ana peel. sDnwr>; apotheMry waivj, £103: condensed rollb. jtOD; cornflour, £o0 'xotal declared value of oa i?o *28 800.

Bar Sam Menial Jrom London—l tele coir nuts, 1 oase cabinet furniture.—Winks trad Ha 1.

EXPORTS.

Per Te Anau, for Napier—27 pkgs ropo, 30 boxe3 soap, 28piecesslcirtins, 18bdls mouldings. Por Wellington-32 3acks nuta, 18 pkR3 soap, a» bunches bananas, 8 coils rope. For Lyttelton— 1 hive bees and sundries. For Dnnedin-30 cases pines, 61 bunches bananas, 39 bales (lax. For Bluff-10 sacks cocoanuta. For Melbourne— 2,952 bags maize.

iNWiRDSCoAWWiBK —'<ol!anoo, from Whan garel, 10'J tcnscnai; Martin, fro:ci Whangirel, With 108 tons oca).

OUTW»BD3 Coastwise.- Opolikl, forGpotlklj BollaEca, lor Whaogarei.

The 8.8. Omapere, which left 1 imsru. bound North, ytsterday.lias I,3)of«ces wheat for thla port. The barons Clifton w"..ich has loaded at Mannkau Beads and la now lying at iitiia, entered oat at th-i customs touoy to: Melbourne.

The new time tab'o of tho Kaipara Steam Ship Company's BtcAicers In the Kuipora com mences next monUy. In future sieamorg will leave Hele^svllle for tho Walroa on arrival of the train Ifwring AooSlr.nd at 7.15 a.m, evcy Mondar, Wodcesday. and B"rlaay,returning tne ?ollowln« dars. and f,r Oiainatea at th > same time every Moaday and. Weflicsiiay.

The S3. Lalla Rookh will bo hauled up on Mr D. Gouk's slip on Tuesday next for athorough overhaul, aftor which shq will bo taken rouad totheWeat Coast to roaume hor running be tween Manukau and Waltara.

The schooner Atlantic, which Is now along" side of Queen-street wharf loading, is expooted to sail for'ftarotoflga to-morrow.

The s.g. To Anau loft for Melbourne via outhern ports at noon to-day, with tho follow ing passengers:—Mesdaines Hayman, Hollyer, C. Orerton and 2 children, Batch, WilSOn, liUshdale, Brennan and child, Misses Nutter, Stoart, Joyce, Guthie, Casey. Wilson, Messrs McCrae, Brennan, J. Ward, C, Warrt, D. Dutton. Lnko, BroomhaU, W. R. Walker. Guthrie, R. H, White, McMillan, AY. Ingo, W. G. Kempt, Bartlett, J. Hill, Keep, Bishop Cowie and Mrs Cowie, Bishop of Waipu, Mr and Mrs Thornton, Rev. W. Dunn, Musters Gillies (2).

UNKNOWN

The barque Tyibonos, bcnnd from Loadan for Au3kl»nd, was epjkin by the Ham Jtfendul whtoh arrived lass ovoninsr, on the 27th January, shortly before sighting the Three ARRIVAL OF THB SAM USSVBh. The barquo K»m Mendel. 1031. tsus register, arrived iroai London shortly before mi>:ni.<hi ot yestoi'duy, anchor lieiuK dropped at tt 0 powder RiOQud. wher.i rho r.Mna'nol until this marniua, and cismo np tha humour at Jl a.m. Tiio piiiinßUKew mo til in good health, aad tha vojhru t-i them, has generally boan a very pieasant one Capialo tenßin reports of iiw PBB.-ase as foUows :— Lett Bast India Dock?, October 21, 1832, st 7.30 s.m. ( proceeding to Gravesand in tow of tug Dame Cook, where we nax *iai,d until 5 p.m.; again proceeding in tow, pas<l<g ihj Oow.'.b i n 82nd October, at 2 p.m.. experiencing W.*. westerly swell, *3<d October as 3 «.m.,-paßsod Beaohy Head, ihou hawser parted, mate sail and tug ieffc, a heavy westerly swell prevalilu?< Hind blowing Btrong from S.W, until 21th Oct. at 6 a.m, when the wind increased to a cy.ilono. boKinnlnn from 5.8.8.. wearing by WBjLof W. roand the compass, Justlni* eight hours, bio win r away sails, seas Bwoeping the decss foro-andv aft, washing away live stock and paßsengert,' accommodations. 25th Oct. met with a great quantity of wreckage. At 0 p.m. got wind again, from Sac, quickly increasing to a gale With heavy, rain, wearing by way of E. towards N. Ship goinp; fifteen miles an'hour on her j course. 26 October, cleared the Channel, mak ing a good run across the Bay, when we received light southerly winds, continuing for flvo days, then taking a N.B. wind which carried us into the trades, which were very light, with fipo ■weather. 20 November, crossed the Equator in2Bdeg. Bmin, W. long., experiencing no dol drums ; from thence making a fair progress until SOdeg. S,, whero wo received buttling winds E. and S.E., which, as we proceeded S., increased jo a gale, driving us to latitude 45deg. 28secs. S. In tho meridian of 12deg. oaecs. W. 13th Doc. •wind wore to westward, weather throughout being thick and foggy. 18th Dec. at 3 a.m., daybreak, in latitude iodeg. S. sdeg. 46secs. E., Sighted an ihnummerable amount of iceborgs around the ship, the largest about 21 miles long, (standing northward. We passed the last nbout 7 p.m. 21st December passed an empty life boat painted black. Kept a good look-out during the night, but only sighted a few spars ut i a.m. on December 27, then blowing a gale, ■with heavy hall squalls: passed the Crozet bland, sighted Hog Island, bearing N. about 25 miles. December 31st sighted Solitary Island, Kirquelen. bearing N.N..E. about 5 miles. On Ist January obtained the highest latitude in the meridian of 112deg. 6mln, £•. making fair pro gress until 18th January, when wo were ittO miles S.W. of North Cape, where we got light easterly winds and calms. Sighted Three Kings at 9 p.m. on January 27, and Cape Maria light bearing H.&., 21 mites at 91 ,m. bsujo day, Light N.C cits ana oalnuiutu prevailed On 3uih Jan. rounded Non.n Capsr pasilig llritlrt yes terday evening, acd arriving m mirinjgh'. ef Jan. 1. Pas-angers and craw enjoyed good health throagbont the voyage. Passenger Hat :— "' Saloon: .Misa if'alcooar, Jamns Falconer, J. J, Piggot. Sarah Piggut, WalterPiggot, Thomas WBgot. BHen Plggot, BHza Shepaer.% W. R. Adlngto?, Cecil juowie, nUeo aralugor, Thomas S. Jones, Kate Jones, 'ihw.iis B. Brlttaio, Mrs Brlttaio, Adeline Urittain.C'iarti Brittain, JreoerloSr, W, Brltwln, Gertrude Brittain, J. Wnita GHorga Clarke, Mary Clarke, l>ydia Clarke, Martha Clarke. Alice M. Clark, E. Jenkinson. Edwin iTaTis, Margire* Harrm. B. W, Smeaton, J. Gsrelde. i«rs Bcllbonße, Mary A. waUnoubo. tn»b')i ''otit ori»o Osw»id Bellhoua«, flerb.irt Se'Jt', J, !'. Lawrence. Bmma i>as»renoß, Al'ie* l<a wrer.oa, M»ry Law rence, S»mnel Whiiflald, Mrs Wnitfleld, 0. W. Hollo way, Mrs rtawley, BJizateth Hawler, E. F. LiUey. W. J. LtUey.

The Company se!l and erect pas-nttlntta, in eluding (to* aptmrataa of every dosoripUon, a'so Oaa-aowoc engines, titueic Inbludea Otto Gas Engines. Office and Fhowrootns, lTori-Btreel.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ABBIV^L

KOWOpn, B.Bii Scott, from Hoklanga

DBPARXURES Hannah Mokau, s.b., Robinson, for Waltara Penguin, e.s.. Anderson, for ths Sonth

Iho'UnlonCo.'a steamer Penguin loft at 1,39 n m yesterdsy, *l«i tho following paaeengora fcrsoatbarn ports :-Mlsses Milne and Clarke. Sewra W. Oavloa. HJoool, Mayor (2), Uarmcot, -' Mareden fl. farms, T. H. Bdizeoome, brown. flemmiDg. Manl Tipi, Jeketl, A'mon Mrs Btoddsit »W aerv^pt. ,vxr Bnd Mrs Joejpd, Mra Harris aud chUdren, ana Mrs Knight. The BohooEor Clarinda finished dteoha<-nlns! heroargo otooal early to day. an* will probaft y pati to-morrow morainK for Gieyiaontn. The Northern Ca.'e. eteair.er Kowoaa arrKed from Hoklanga about 9 o'cSoofc ihia motninpr. with i ions lard, 88 Backs and 1 case guoi, 2 tons BUndriea, and the foUowios msßengers :- Wa Hardy and Wood, Merflis J.M. Saer.v P. Oharton »ad Webster. The Kowera waa to iSto again this Bfternoon tw Vow rtymonth. The barque Clifton bavfcß token in 270 o«ft ttmbar. from Guth.ie and La'.naoh'd mill. M»nu fcan MaadS WaS Sowed W lothe tiria. anchor- the^fl. Honnk^n. ttielMWie saWlor Melbourne early. The b.b. Hannah Mokan left for vTal;ara yes terflay atteiaoon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

£DT 04BLE—EECTKE'S AGENCY],

Sydnhy, Febraary J. Balled this afternoon: The steamship Koto maSana'totATOJaana.. Dunkdin, this day. Airlved: Tarawera. from Melbourne. PaH aenwrs\ Mi and Mrs Wfitton. Eon. Mra OamoboU, Dr. Waaham, Watnoy, Ironraonger, tufiSiim T|2t, Moßridße. Ptllomene, Can and I ; SA»rtTOd: Klanata, torone, Captain Knm jßlng.fromlondOß.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Woolpaolts In quantity, 33 3tt to assaeaon oorn Backs, 8s 10 9s 6d per dozen. Fencing wire Nos. 6.7 and 8. assorted. filß 10s to £17 per ton Coal and Firewood Market. Coai..—Nowcastle.cargq '83jper ton; yard 32a ditto at the ro;ne, Tlili ;"*sbreenea°sSS?"BiiT'' side, 25s 6d. Tauplri, at minos, 103 to 12s ; at yarc\lßs to 2is; dolivored,2«3 to 295. Whauwhau, at mine, 8s 6d; yard (steam), 17s; houßOhold,22s; Kareo (household), 235, delivered; steam. 20s, Fibkwood,—Uncut, at wharf (cargo), 8a to 103 per ton: delivered. 13s to Us BSL ; cut, 10s to 183, Kauri Gum and Flax Market. Gum. Tha following are Vixa latest quotations :—Good ordinary Kaipara and Whan garei at £(6; Bast Coast, £55 to £56. I'.eoeipta for Jannary. 180 tons. Fiax.—Finest quality £17—£20 per ton TOW - - - -7 — 9 Fungus _ 3{d. per lb Building Mammals.

Timber.—Boards and Scantling, 100 ft, best, 153 ; second class, 10s ; best, planed, tongued and grooved, flret-olasa, 17s: medlnni. 14a; second ditto, 12-s Gd. Mills: Cargo, best, 12s; Booond-olass, 7s : Baulk, 8s 66". New Zealand Palings, sft (saol, 10s; 6ft (heart). 12s: 6ft, 13s;TI-tree Rails,£3 10a per 100; Puriii POBts, £6 10s: Shingles, 16s 6d per, 1,000; Hob&rt Town Palings sft,l 17s; Oft, 19s; Hobart Town rails, 90s, aclftag quotatlono. Bbicks (at W hau,) 45s per 1,000; Town Yards £3 : delivered, £310s. Drain pipes at works.per 100 (6 Inches bore), JOs; I Inches. Us; 3 lnches,9s (I 2 Inches, £2 IBs per 1,000; socket glazed pipes, 19 »nchO3,2sGd por foot; 15 nohes, 2s per foot; 12 inohes, Is 6d per foot; 9 inches. Is per footper inches, 6d per foot: linohtg 4d per (3AKDKN AND ORCHARD PROBUCB.—W hOle sale : Piums, 3d toildjopolea, Sydney, Bs6dio 10s; American, per casa of 4SI ba, S» to 13a ; po»cheß. into 81 per dcz.: pears, 2d to i&i lnmona. i>er dnz., la to 2a; onions, p»r lb., Hi to 21; grapes, la 8d to 2g per lb.; walnuts (none); rhubarb, cer doz, 3s; eresn pecs, from Is to Is 61 ceok; filbeits (none); oranges. Is 3J: Sjdmy oranses, 10 j 64 to 18) per cn?e; Island oranges, le 34 pei dozen; celery, per do*, (nonroe); pnmpkin, per • lb.. id to Id (scarce); potatoes, per owt, 8a 61; coooannts, 8s per 100; tomatoes', ner^lb. 6d to Is; baatis. 2Jd. Retail: s^ew potatoes, pnl lb. Id to 2d; filberts (none); tomatoes (uon«) i Dlums, Rd to 8d: oranges, Is 6a to 21 cer dozen; fluß, per lb (none); lemons,per doz-n 2-< to 23 6J ; onlonsi per lb, 2d; apples, 3d to 6d; poarß..4a to 6J; rhubarb, par bundle. 64; cuoombsrs 2d to 6d; (frapop,2s to 2s 6d perlb; boanE.'M told; poaohes. 61 tolnpirdoz.

COMMERCIAL.

I Kvbkino Stab Oitfiob, Kriaay. Lit «B AWEOT BUOKtAWD'S TraSKtY BWOET. ■B At the Baymarfcot. on Friday last:, fodder HK. iv.ounhttroia 4i 6d to SsSd the owt ,-wlta abrlsk X Bmtmtry. Fowl wheat 3s6d ; out, Bampleß,lu re fnriar froai Js-61 to 3.3, the cusfcal. The con 19} lament ot -horce ourm. from Hawora ooca -91 Blonedo large Bttcndanca ot bnyerp. Thehorsea Hi were mostly young anlr;; ale p! icaiXura Btresgtb,

Prlc°s rnnged from £1 to £20 eanb. At the regular hldo and skirt sals on Tneeday, hides brotißht froTi 2d to f§d the lb. The pellet tklnß pitched were very b»re of woo). IPrioes ranged from dd to 2a 2d eaol). and about 20 bales ol wool brnsßhtfronUd to aid tho lb. At the Fapa kura monthly market, on Wodnoßday, there was wo nsual muster of cattle, with a fnll attendance of bus e'P. For battle in good condition satisfactory prices were obtained. At Remuera, on Thnrsrtay. n larger uumbpr of dairy 03W3 than usual met with a steady de mand. PrICBB langed from £6 to £3 eaob. Fan | oittlo were in averaso anpply Last weekJ values were fully sustained. Prices ranged from 23j fdr mldclllns. to 2Qj for oattio or choice onafity. Averages were- s steeri', B. Steele, £$ 112a 9d; 15 steers, Jamoa Bell, £7 19a jl7 oowb lana Btoera. J, Macdorald £3 8a Bd: 26 stenrs, A. Mnlr. £8 18s 91; 16 steer?, An»tln Brothew, «7 15a; 10 steer*. Kqbert Hull. £8 9a frl: 5 oowb and heitera, J. and U. Boeanco, £5. Sheep wore in I moderate supply, and firm at last weeß s quota tlone. litmiba wo:O In lass number tlma for several weeks, but with "«'.|ri» )rovS nj;nL 1! 1 values, atore piga were plenthol, and m uat ter inquiry. MneSKS IHr«TItBANPNOt.»K-SW#KKLY B9POST HOT3--B1 Dullness has chanictei iied the mar k»t A good many have been lirnunhc forwari. hnt nrioES were ia favour of to purchasers. , very Vow horses of a really good stamp were nnhmi'tad by auction at the Durham X ards on ' BVldaV Blddlßg was alow and vendor were ' ob fOTfl to So concessions before mlea I conld bai eftdcted. Prices ruled a Bhada • lowo- than on tho provlons wee^c. Wocl ; hides and skins : There waa an imrnrove ' mont In tho demand for wool, ana 7\ ror i h for K rca'y was froilyßlvon. Mldos w«ro a f hade lower in volno tnan at tho previous nalo. ' and sold at from 3d to S|4. Pelta at from 8d to i is 7d; tallow, fit 7s 6d por cwt. battle: Thoro , haa been incrcasod animation, and nn advanci , in value of fat beasts of f ally M por lOOlbs. The i Janctton yards were woll filled on Tuoaday, 1 althoun h very few Btores were brooßht tQtward. , Compatitloo for dairy cows waa etood. and for ! gmail lota pt fat boasts It was spirited, and 2£s ) por lOOlbs Riven. Sheep: A (toed many were I ponned, and last week's values were sustained. • Cambß wero without altasatlun, anu sold at , from Bs 94 to 10s. Pius i Tory row offered. , There remained an unsatlßflod domanfli . B IN K3 AND OO.'S ■WEEKLY EBPORT. i At Parawai, on Thursday, a very largo 1 market of all classos of stock was yarded. I Primo stoer beef brought 21s to 22a 6d per lOOlbg. No second lolass was olfered. Aged dairy cows, 1 in very low condition, made £2 2s 6d to £12s 6d; : yearlins heifora, £2 fig. Prime wethors brought • los to 16s each, or 3d por lb. Ewes Wought 8a ; 0d to 12a 3d eaoli, or 2Jd per lb. For lambs, tho I market being ovorstoekea, the pricos were lower this week, tho highest prices for very f good animals boing 10s, smallor lots from is •. upwards. Useful pack-horses, with harness I complote, brought £7 ss.

Mail Notice.

&&A&3 WiliX, CtO3> »S ÜBTDSa THIS I)iY.

For Whangarel Heads, I'arn*. Walpu. Whangs rel,Kamo,'Jt'(uigl)iu»,andilnngapai,pcrArK>lo. at 1 p.m. For Tnamoß, per Kntorprlsp, at 6 p.m.

BATBBDAY, 3rd instant. For Thames, por RotomaMns, at 8 a.m. For Rarotongn, per Atlantic, at 9 a.m. Kor Walwera, iviatiuranKl, MiCakana, Man gaw»l. fee per Rose Casey, at 10 i.m. Foe Wai *era, per lona. at 1 p.m. For Waltara, per Hanaah MokiU, at. 1 p in. For TsuraLga, Glsborno Naplor, and Wolllnx ton, per Ta'aroa, at 5 p.m.

Monday, 5.h instant. For Wangimn, p <t Koweoa. at 8 a.m. For Coromandei, per Coromasdel, at 1,30 p.m. For Whitiangl and Upper Mill, por Duuklob, at

3 p.m. Tor Husßell, Eawakawa, Whaagaroa, and Mon. gonui, per WeUiugton, at i.30 p.m.

For Anntrallan Colonfea, Dor Australia lm msrllKtaly <ifte,r her arrival from Honolulu. For Tarauaki and touthorn Ports, per Wantka Immediately after arrival of Australia. Si B. BIB::, Cnlef Coetmoater. Chloi Post-Offloa. AnokUD'.'.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc

Fubruary % 1883.

Thoatro Koyal-Grabd Maori War Dance an« Hakas, 8 p.m.

ohor«l Hail -Pabllo Temperasoa Meeting, 7,30 p.m. Monocle Hotel, North Shore - Takapuna Jockey Ciub, Payment of Stakes, 8 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. 1883.

For the cause that lacks aMistanca, Por the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that jre can do.

Owing to a pressure on our space, leading natter is omitted from our preaent issue, and a number of local reports arc very much curtailed.

Thb " Stab " Supplement of to-morrow will contain—" My Niece's Lover" (an in teresting tale); " A Remarkable Dream;" 11 Hoffenstine's Bugle ;" " Lady Billiard Flayer;" "Matrimonyand Match-making;" "A Woman* Lore Letters;" "Proverba about Women;" Odds and Ends, Poetry, Choice Extracts, continuation of the serial tale-"The House of White Shadows;" also, engraved illustration of Mr Archibald Forbes, the celebrated war correspondent.

A colurcu of interesting correspondence will be found on th« fourth page of this issue, along with the sporting notes of " Cheval t " and the conclusion of the report of the case of Crosbie v. Lynch,

The item of telegraphic news from Dune din, which we published on Tuesday even ing, relating to the purchase of an exten siva Week of land io the Taupo country, by Messrs Whitaker andjjHassell, eolicitots, is, we are assured, utjmfy incorrect. Messrs "Whitaker and Ku^jMntve not parchased, and never contaftplift'ed . purchasing the land in question, v ■!' r The new tire-tell, watch it is said will be heard a distance of seven miles, has been mounted on tbe tower at tne Fire Brigade Station, It will be publicly tested on Monday next, at 4 p.m., and citizens are desired not to become excited when they hear the alarm, which will be rung on the occasion.

Mr Mack, the manager of the Old Women's JKefuge, desires to express the thanks of the old women under his care to Mr Fcnton for a quantity of snuff, Mr Winter for several parcels sundries, and some tea forwarded by Mr Buchanan ; de livered and apportioned'Tjy the above gen tlemen on Saturday last.

At a meeting held last night by the Star f>f Uewtoa Lodge 1.0.6 T., Bro. Long bottom, (jr.WiC.T., officiating, the follow ing officers were installed for the ensuing quarter ; - Brother Hooker, P. W. C. 'I; Brother Holton, W.0.T.; Brother Poclslington, W.V.T.; Brother Buchanan', W. Sec.; Brother Lightfuot, W,F. ibep.: Sister Lijihtfoot, W.T. ; Brother Bright, W.C.; Brother Nilb, W.M.; Sister Bright, W.D.M.; Brother W. Wheeler, w.A. Sec.; Brpther Lighlfoot, jun., W.tf.; Brjther Daniels, W.B.

Mesßis Boardmau, Waddol, Aickin, and | Harper have been elected to represent the i City Council at the Harbour Board. > The general entries find acceptances for ' tho unchunga Summer Races will close on . Tuesday, the 6th inst., at 8 p.m. j A meeting of tho creditors of Andrew Bigf, carpenter, was held yesterday, when 1 Mr A. D. Bennett was elected trustee.} The assets are stated at £1045, and the liabilities at £1215 18». The railway employes will hold their annual picnic on Saturday naxt, at Buck land. A special Irala will leave the Auck- j and stmtien at 8 a.m., for the field of amusement; a programmo of music and .•ports has boon prepared, nnd a capital outing is anticipated. > The Chief Commissioner of the Ciowa • Lands Department has received, from the tinder secretary for Orawn Lands, a iimall parcel of eilk and cocoons, which have b;'en jroduced la Canterbury undu the superin tendence of Mr I'eclerH. 'I he samples have been handed, by Mr Tole, to the curater of | the Auckland Museum. At the Wftsto Lands Board meeting yes. tcrday afternoon, several complaints were received from deferred payment settlors at To Aroha, ro tho delay by tho Government in the prosecution of the long promised I drainage works. The district enginear ap pended a memo, that he expected iriHtruc lions to proceed with the work by tho next southorn mail. A public mooting will be held this even ing in the Choral Hall, under the direction at tho United Temperance Societies. The chair Will he taken by Dr. Kondordino, and addresaon will be given by itovs. Jtfesr, Guy, Isitt, Potter, and Wotkin. 'iho Baud of Hope Union choir will contribute tho music from Kirton'a "Buy Youir Own Cherries." Yesterday afternoon there was a pleasant gathering on the l»wn of Government House on the occasion of three matckes taking placo between the Parnell and Government Houso Lawn Tennis Clubs. Ths following were tho results .•—Double gentlemeu: Mr .-*. McDonald and Mr Knight played for Government House against Mr Cook and Mr Carr. Single gentlemen: Knight, for Government House, against ttarton, for Parncl). Par nell won both sets. jL.ud.icß and gentlemen : Miss Woolnough and Mr VV. hidings, for Government House, played against Miss Mowbray and Mr Lindsay for Parnell. Government Houso won by tbreo sots to one.

Although the haku is not a novelty to moit Aucldanders, the announcement that a number of natives, who havo returned from Parihaka, would eive a performance at the Theatic JJoyal atti acted a fair audience at that place of muiiscniint last evening. About fifty natives—ton of whom were women—took part in the performance, The programme comprised waiatas (songs), hnkas, and an add: ess from the chief, To Aroha. la tbo second part, much to the amusement of the audience, a waltz was introduced, 'f ho performance was, on the whole, very successful, and the audience appealed well pleased with the efforts of thoir dusky entertainer*. TheDunedin " Echo," having proved to its own saiitfaoiion that " Freethinking otago has lots crime thau church-going Auckland," magnanimously adds that these arc but coincidences, and do not ul.iud at all in tho relation of cnuse and cfl'ect. Wo have already shown that the editor of the " Echo" pursued a delusive method in dealing with the ctimc records of Auckland and Utago, and wo need not njjain go over the ground. 'I'be lone of the second article on the subject in the "tfebo" of 27th Jan uary shows tbe writer to have got fwtbtr confused. Ho wtites f»s if wo had instituted a comparison between the criminality of Freethinkers and Christians, whereas it wa? himself who.dtd bo ; and now that ho has found there is nothing more tltau a "co incidence " in the circumstances, ho has no reaHou to wmplain. The annual exclusion te Kawau yester day of the children attending tho orphanages and other eleemosynary institutions >>f the ci'y appears to havo boen most enjoyable. Tho To A nan reached Kawau shortly after one o'clock, tho exeursiouists being landed in boat*. Sir George G>oy, with hia cu« toniary kindness, threw open his hou^o arid grounds to tha visitors, and provided re freshments fur the children. Tho return journey commenced at 5.30, and shortly afterwards the little onei sat down to an excellent tea ptoviuca \, r iho -triuitm ounl pany. As the vessel neared t!ie Queen street wharf, the Rev. Monsiguiore Fynca called for three cheers " for the Uuion Com pany, Captain McGee, »':d tha crew of tho i'cAnnu." It is necdle9s to say the com pliment was paid with boisterous earnest ness. The excursionists will not soon for get yesterday's trip to the Kawau. Tho "Church Qarette" of the present month niMtmiius it< character as tuo churchman's companion and guide to ecclesiastical matters Among Us varied contents aro the Bishop's engagements for tbe current month, and a number of official announcements relating to appointments, M»Lean's scholarships, Bishop's prizes, Mission Fund, and parochial intelligence. A brief biography of Mrs Spencer, who died at Makctu, also appears at pago 15. This lady, the wife of tbe Kcv. S. M. Spencer, of the Church Missionary Society, was for many years a worker in the dioccso of Walapu, and her death is felt as a public loss in tbe locality other labour*. " The Chancellor's Schools of Divinity," by tho rev. incumbent oi St. Mary's, is a very instructive paptr. Sunday school lessons, and extracts from valuable works in thcjlogy and morals complete a highly creditable issue of the "Gazette," A copy of tho "Churchmaus1 Almanac" ii presented to every subscriber. The B*nd of Hope in connection wilh the PoßSonby Baptist Church, is now well established with a goodly roll of members, and last evening the iliac public entertain ment was given in tho chanel, In the absence ol Key. C. Carter, who could not attend owing to another engagement, Mr Adams, ot Vernon House, occupied the chair. Tho programme waa very_ attrac tive, and was successfully carried out. Addresser) were given by the chairman and Mr Bigelow. Miss Trema'n accompanied the singers on the Iwrnouium, and performed a solo with much sfliciency. Instrumental selections (violins and flute), were given by strangers, and were highly creditable, especially the "Last Ro^e of Summer." Mips Owen gratified the audi ence with "Sweet Home," which seemed adapted to her power. The Misses flummer sang & serio-comic duet, which j wiia duly applauded. Among the recita tions', most rcmarkab'e were those by Mr Crofte, Master Frank >>xton ("A Hoy's Rights"), and " Two Glasses," by Miss Bessie McDonald. The entertainment altoge'her was pleasing and praise worthy. "Jastitia," in tbe Thames "Star," writes condemning an exhibition of preju dice and favouritism on the part of a judgo. lie adds: - "But it may be said this U only a fancy picture set up to warn unscrupulous Governments in the exercise of their judi cial patrousgs, and perhaps to afford a con trast to the character of the present judges of .New Zealand, Would that it wcro so, and that no necessity existed .for agitating the subject, which Is not one to be lightly taken lip, and the discussion of which can only be justified by the plea of necessity, Thus when we see tho ends of juhtice de feated, the aims of reverige facilitated, and hoßest advocacy insulted, it is time to call the attention of the public to the ques tion of political judges, and to tbo conse quences which may result from such ap pointments. It is needless to say that the office of judge in the hands of such men suffers depreciation; that tho Supremo Court of the country serves rather as tbe passport to a new career of crime than to the conviction of the criminal; and that all classes save one lose confidence in the law, whereby crime is encouraged and virtue left to He ita own reward." Mr larnach, the chosen rcpre entnfive for the Peninsula, distinguished his candi dature by tho extreme candour, not to any bare- facednees of his language. At the j declaration of the poll, while Mr Larnach I was returning thanks, an elector indis creetly interposed the query, " Who paid for the cabs?" "Kennel up, you curs I kennel up_ 1" shouted the newly-elected M.H.R., in a voice of thunder. VI have | too much regard for the intelligent, honest, 1 and real working man and mechanic, to 1 care one jot for the miserable ejaculations and hootings of a moat damnable lot of curs. lam not afraid to meet men, but it is those wretched individual!! who demor alise a great nation by their vile acts." It is interesting to compare Mr Larnach's estimate of himself with his opinion of Lis constituents. He says:—"You send me to the place that I ought to occupy as a representative of the district in which I havo lived so long and for which I have done so much. Here is the best evidence of a man who has done well for the people rneetiog with thatgratitudo and that recep. tinn that such a man deserves." The modesty af Mr Larnach in the latter quota tion is as remarkable as the elegance of his allusion to tuo'"curs," and if he carries \ this style of eloquence into the' House of Representatives some lively " scene* "«aay be anticipated, '

A failing contest for £5 a side has been crauged to take place between the yachts ybil and j ruaut mi Saturday tho 10th ist. ■ , 'l'ho public temperance meeting takes laca in the Chnral Hall this cveniDg, at ,30. The admission is free, and a good rogramme is offered. TUo directors of the Prince Iwporiol laim bave declared a dividend ot 23 6d ■iV share payable on Thursday next, the th iust, at the Company's oliice, In urnnce Buildings. Messrs D. Qoldio, S. Luks, P. Lawry, ,nd D. H. McKin/.io, have been nominated or the vacant aeaja in. the Board of J<dil ution, The election takes place on March 4th. At a meeting of the Vhilsou Testimonial 3ommitteo to-day, Messrs J. B. Kussell, Swington, and W. C. Daldy, were op jointed a eomnaittee to arrange for the prt lontation at as early a period next week as h convenient to Dr, Philsun. The annual harvest thanksgiving t ervice will tako placa to-morrow evening in the Triuity Church, Worth Shore, at 7.30 o'clock. The church is being decorated for the occasion in a very tasteful way, with llowera, fruits, and evergreens. Residents in the Avondale district sti;l complain of several unabated nuisances in that locality One of those is caused by the carcases of the two whales recently captured near Messrs isurrott's tannery, Theso aro lift rotting on tjio beach causing a disagreeable steucb, and also attracting sharks to the spot, preventing bathefs from onjsying their accustomed dip in the briny. To-morrow (.Saturday) evening the annual Harvest Thanksgiving scrfico will tako place iv Trinity Church, D.tvonport, when the church will bo decorated with fruits, iloweis, &c. 'J'ho service will com mence at 7.80 o'clock. On former occa sions in this church those festivals have hum vory successful, both as regards the numb; r attending tho same, and tho chaste manner in which tho church was decorated. The manager of tho Homo Kulo mine reports on January 30tb, that in cutting up tho flour of No. 3 level ho got a pound or two of good picked stone. The gold is coarse, und right through the stone. He intends sinking a little. Where tho gold was got there is a little still showing, about half way between Nos. 1 and 2 winzes No. 4 lovul is not so far advanced where tho gold is got. There is a largo body of stone in the face of Ho, 4 level, which looks very promising. Yesterday afturnoon, the foundation blocks of the new Wealeyan church at Arch Hill, were laid with appropriate cere money. Kcv. Messis Best and Garland rammed homo tho corner blocks after they had been adjusted by the builder, Mr Han son. It is expected that the church will cost £240, and the site ou which it is built has cost £80. Tbo site is cleared, and towards the cost of the church there is £20 worth of goods in hand. Tliosu facts being bated at tho close of the ceremony, and a collection being taken, the handsome huiu of £54 lfls was realised. The English baiq^o Sam Mendel with about 40 pa9seng<-rs all in excellent health arrived in harbour about midnight yester day. No accidents have to be reported, Neither births nor deaths occurred on tho trip and the weather generally proved pleasant. Passengers appear to have spent a very pleasant passage. On October 24th at 5 a.m. a cyclone was encountered during which feveral rails were 10-t and several deck iixiug< cariied away but otherwise no damage wtis done. The Tythonus which left before the Sin Mendel was spokoa and passed off tho Throe Kings and ought theroj tore be not far behind the latter. A correspondent Bays it is a pity that the committee of the Y. M. C. Association has not 1 arranged with the Key. J, S, Hill to give his Bible leadings and comments thereon, |in the evening, !u by the present arrange ! incut many persons who listened to Mr Hill's farmer readings with pleasure and spiritual profit, will now be deprived of ltßtaning to his afternoon expositions of Scripture. Mr Hill is an influential teacher, and his teachings are tho more effective by tho mild force of his Christian exhortations. "JBceow' I'uom' cA'6 stato all' Inferno. 1" (Look, th;it is tho man who has been in hell!) the people of Vcrnon used to say as uanto passed along the street. The cele brated war correspondent who will shortly airivo in -i ucKlan J, Uiis fivijueutly boon i» tint worst of earthly hells —a great battle- Geld ; and it is some of lil-c marvellous ex periences that he will relate In his opeaiug lecture in Abbott's Operao House on Mon day tveuinc The supplement to to-mor row's "Star" will contaiu a full-length portrait of Mr Archibald Forbes, in his u»ual war correspondent's costiimo, Lyttelton Harbour is to be lighted with 16 lamps ot 2000 candle power each. The company undertaking the work aro to re* ceive £1000 for the lighting in the lirst two months, if the Board is satisfied with it; if not, no payment whatever will bo made. Mr Charles Shaw, writing from Keriketi, Manukau Heads, encloses a message from the Bea, which he picked up the other day in n bottle on the Manukau beach, It is interesting, as showing tbe length of time which a letter may be preserved in a bottle, and tbe distance which it may bo canicd. Tho message, written on a piece of blue paper, is iv good preservation, and U as loilow«:-"14th March, 1382. Ship William Duihie, of Aberdeen, from Syduoy New South Wales to London. Latitude 40° 12' South, longtitudo 156° 32' East. All well.—William McCallum." With reference to a letter frera Mrs Bacon relative to the charge against her son (Charles Mens) of deserting his wife and neglecting to pay the amount of main tenance older, we learn that the state ments impugning tho character of Mrs Mens are entirely false. She has long borne the reputation of a hard working, industrious, respectable woman, straggling to support the children basely dcicrtcd by their father. Recently, tno children were all down with tno measles', and, but for the kindness of severil influential ladies in Epsom, the family would bave been completely desti tute. The goods left with Mrs Mens, and alleged to have been worth £100, were valued by an impartial person at under £15. The case has been under the notice of three magistrates, all of whom have agreed in re garding it as ope of exceptional hardship, and gross desertion on the part of Mens. Considerable excitement has boon occa sioned by the exhibition of diamonds and rubies, or garnets, said to have been, found by Mr Sbakspcar. There is nodonbt about the genuineness of the articles, but dia mond experts from Africa allinn that the samples shown in the window of Mr Green sbiold, >'hnrtland-stre«t, bave been brought from Africa, while Mr Shakspear declares that they, ulongwlth a number of other.--, were found by him a few months age, and within four miles of Auckland. If such be the case, these aro very flattering indica tions that a valuable diamond field is close to town. We have received a copy of the annual report and balance-sheet ot the Koyal In. Hiirancß Company, of which Mesßrs Jones and Lasher are the Auckland agents. At last annual meeting of the company it was stated that the business of the fire depart ment had progressed satisfactorily, tho Fire Premium for the period being £50,246 3i 7d in excefs of the income of the previous twelve months, The special feature of the year, however, has been an abnormal increase in the number of fires, and in the amount of loss both in the home and foreign branches. The Fire Premiums, after deduction of rc-insuiances, amounted to £883,324 13s fid, and the losses to £591,748 3s 9d. Deducting assents commis sion and all management expenses, the net profit, including interest on Fire Fund and current balances, amounted to £62,146 6s 4d, Liming the year new proposals were ac cepted in tho Ufa Department for £582,259, of which £521.742 has been completed, and the corresponding annual premiums ob tained to the c'oiiDg of the accounts were £18,215 2s 7d. Ihe proposals declined duiing tbe period amounted to £18,789. Toe total income from premiums, after deducting reassurances, amounted to £250,181, and the interest received from the investments, exclusive ot that on the Annuity Funds, was £101,400 Is 3d. The stability of this company, and the steady growth of its business, should do much to retain for it the confidence of the public, X vory useful office diary for 1883 has been issued by the company.

Sir Edward Wilmot, tha phyeleian, was, when a yon th, bo far gone in consumption that Dr. BadclilFo, whom he had consulted, gave his t rienda no hope of hia recovery. Yet ho lived to the age of ninety throw upon which Dr Ho bordon notes: "This'has beoa the case with some others who had many symptoms of con sumption io youth.' Modern research in medi cine aa» now provided many invaJnablo reme dies for consumption, bronchial and chest com plaints. The combination of Hypophosphite of Lime and Quinine with tho healing Eucalyptus (or blue gum) has been tho means of relieving and permanently curing iraoh Aiecases. Possess ing thus a peculiarly reparative-nutritive action, Aickin's Syrup af Eucalyptus with Hypdphosphite of Lime and Quinine, w a phSr maceutioalpreparation specially inventedfor the relief of sufferers from chest affections, A gents —The New Zealand Drug Company.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT.

The Accident at Wellington Races.—Fatal Result. WELLINGTON, this day.

The youth, Baillie, who was hurt yester day while watching the Hurdle Race, ex> pired at 9 30 this morning.

WAnGaNUI, this day. Messrs D. G. Polsoa, Joseph Abbott, and John Handley, have bion nominated for tho Gaunty for tho two vacancies in the Har bour Board,

PALMERSTON NORTH, this day,

One ef Tawhiao's followers was brought before tbo R.M. at Koxton yesterday, charged with theft. He was sent to Wanganui to await trial.

KAIKOUKA, tbis day. HOUSE BUR «ED DOWN.

The residence of a man named Flint was burned down yesterday. It waa insured in the Victoria ollice for £200.

CHBISTCHURCff, this day. RETIREMENT OF SIR JOHN HALL

By advertisement this morning Sir John Hall informs tho electors of Selwjn District, that owing to continued ill health, he has been compelled to forward his reßignation to tho speaker of the Home. Ho thanks them for the confidence placod in hire iv tho pa it.

DUN *DIN, this day. UNIO* S.S. COMPANY'S NEW STE iMKIt. Tho Union Company have received cable advice of tho sailing of their now steamer, the Waihoha, on January 31nt, tor Port Chalmers, via Melbourne,

SCINTILLATIONS.

Bishop Luck has been visiting Tuakaa district.

The Maoris on Mottti Island, Tauranga, are, many of them, dying of influenza. Wo are nevor to happy or unhappy as we fancy. Jealousy is tho homage that inferiority payable merit. Grief counts tbe second*; happiness for gets tho hours. The harvest is in full swing in North Canterbury. Some oats cut at Araberley weighed 43Jlbs. to the bushel. A man named Campbell has been com mitted for trial at iauranga for maliciously destroying Mra Kobortaon's bakery. The project for a water supply to the borough of Oucliung.i, estimated to co»t £5,269, lias been referred to a committee of inquiry, .there are thirteen nominations for three vacancies in the Board of Education in Cbristchnrch, Three of the nominees ate clergymen. The Maori dances at the Theatre Boyal last evening took immensely, arjd tho pro moters of tbe euter'aiument announce that it will be repeated to night and to-morrow evening. Une should make a po nt of attending to witness a si^ht tint will never be seen In Auckland again,

The accounts of the Lyttelton Harbour Board show a balance of £42,970, and tho works proposed will absorb £31,956. 3he Board do not sec their way to make any reduction in whaifago rates at pretont.

" They toll me,Mr Brown has a great ear for music," said Ftrgueon. " Yes," replied Fogij, " 1 kflo* he had a nro»t ear—two of them, ia fact; but I did not know that they were for music. I supposttd they wcro for bruching lliea oil tbe top of his bead." i hu following have been elected officers of the Auoltland Law Society for the en suing year : —President, Hon. F. Whitaksrj vice-prcsidont, Mr E, K. Tyler; treasurer, Mr A. Devoro. Council: Messrs IJevore, Alexander, Armstrong, Mackccbnie, Hill, ■Taints Kußsell, and Hesketb. Tbo l'lincdin Hnrbont-master's roport statis that during last year tbe depth of water on tha bar at low tide has ranged from 16J to 18 feet, as against 14J to 17 feet the previous year. He is of opinion that the Government should light Port Chalmers Bay by electricity. The Christchurch Gas, Coal, and Coke Corapauy, at their annual incetinß yaster <Uy, distributed v dividend cqaal to 16 per cent, for tho year, and carried forward £589 6s 10d. As the expenditure exceeds tho subscribed capital, it is intended to in crea<o the capital.

AVON DALE CHURCH CONCERT.

A CONCERT in aid of the funds of tho above ' named church was given last evening by & number of the members ef St. Matthew's choir, who had been invited, through the respective incumbents, to go out to Avon dale for this purpose. The programme con tained four of the choicest of Mendelssohn's "Four-fart Soaga," w4ch were »oat excellently rendered by tha choir. The baiiada by Mis Tebbs and Mrs Merrin elicited determined encores, the former lady giving iv response the quaint little ditty, "JSo! air,1' to her own accompani meui; the latter lady repeated a verse. Miss Ureen and Mr Worrall sang " Jessie's Dream," and " .Nancy Lee," in their usual pleasing manner; as did also Miss Wri*ht Marriott's song, "Thy Face." Mist ' Coster and Mr Mnssuy earned well-merited encores in " Twickenham Ferry,' and " Softly Shine," in eacli case the last verse being repeated. Two duets were very taking, "The J&lfin Call," by Mrs Morrjn and. Miss Greon, and "The Rose," by Mr and Mrs Hondou. The latter bsing encored, a funny old country diulojjuo waa substituted, which elicited much hearty mirth. Tbo pro gramme was completed by a reading, which was fully appreciated, by the iltv. \Vm, Tebb?, and "Private Practise," a short but cflVctivo dramatic sketch, in which tbe characters were ably sustained by Messra Broomball, Woods and Worrall. Mr Hobt. Garrott kindiy lent his piano, on which some capital selections from Chopin, &c, were admirably played' by the Misses Hooper and Mr Slater. Mr Bollard, the churchwarden, proposed a very hearty vote of thunks to all concerned. Tnc in cimbintofSt. Matthew's, MrPooley, tbe conductor, Mr Slater, accompanyist), and tho members of the choir. A sumptuous supper was provided, after which a pleasant drive homewaids was enjoyed by the party, who expressed their willingHcsa and delight to visit Avondalc again under similar favourable auspices.

Cricket Matches To-morrow.

Unitud Bboond v- ExaetfliOß—TWs match will bo played on No. 10 wicket Bxonlsinr: waddliinham PerM'S BmnvCralft. CoJgan, Piuley. Frost, T, Mills, J. umiili Howard, aid Hell. United: Sadler, Biiote, MoPherson, Barton, Ashton, Lurnpton, B own, Hsrvlo f3>, unii Abbott. VioiOßii v. Jiißtow.—Thls ciatoh will take nlaoo on No. 13 wlcuot, at 1 3D sharp, Victoria : Brighton (2), Gsrlyle, Dymock, Harnesape. Kills. Hrso, Morrow, MoOormio*. Aisderron, and Davidson ; emor?ex>oleg, Taylor and Mnlr. Albion: Wakerly. Jones, Murphr, CM'ton Baßhlll. Mills (2), Howlp. Waddlnßham (2) and Pioosor; err.orßenoiop, Hawko and Holmm. Po- sorby Ist 11 v. AtoNOALu 0.n.-Amatoh batweon tho abovo Club's will take plaoo to morro v, 9rd Feb. A d'-ai? will li-aye the Union Bank at 1.30 p.m. sharp. Ponsonby taun :-J, W. Hall (cantaln) O. J. Owen. O S. Owen. ITd wards, Mm flltf, Carder, Jones, Andrews, Done, Baxter. Kothsrham.

PONSONBY 2N» 11 V. AIPHA IST ll.—This mntnh will take pise) to-morrow on No. 5 wicket. Pl«y tOEtartat2 sharp. Ponsonby:— Wonn'aln, w. Owen. Goddes. Reid, eileririst. Rowe. WhUlnBT.-- Portions, Oalton. Boulter. Baxter.—Alpha:—Jaokso", Hm>, Crunch. Cut ler, Kll patriot, Goodacrc. McDermott. White, NeebUt, R. Abe) and Barton.

Alpha 2nd v. Edun.—Keturn miitoh 2.31 p.m. »)pba team:—Done. Duvar (2'» MoDermott (2) Cox. Stone. Smart and Combes. Kmergonotea: Whits and Palman.

wist "nd v. Unitbd.—Commence 2 o.m. BharD. West End : -Arnell, Mactey, Mitoheu, Mure, Lamia Kins:, laaso, Reed. Gregcon, Thwaltei Goo Tge. Ocr Bova v. North Shoru.—Our Bnyo: Whiteside. Carter. Cromwo'l, Walker, George, white unit, Machmtle, Hill, riandry, and alpha v. Eden;— This matoh will be nlßyed on No. H wiokot. clay to oommenoe at 3.30. Kden: Roberto, Dram. Dean, Wooler, Whltn, May. Talto, Laird, la Boohe, 0. - Lovat*, Bob'zoh. 1 gramma." School v. Gordon.—A match be ween the .Auckland <3ramuuar School 0.0. v. Gordon 0 O, will take plaoe to-morrow on No. 4 wicket. A.G.d.—Ball. Batger, Fonton, Lustc (2), Meldiuan Rees, Kybnrn. f ohmltt. Steal, and Wrlgley. Gordon—Anaenne. KlssUng (2). Gould, MoCaunUnd, Bytes, Kenderdiae. Ry bnrn. Watorhouse Clayton, and W.. Olddamo. West End 2nd Eleven v. Auckland Ind Elkven.—On No. 8 wicket, Domain.' West End: S. Baker, W, Baker. Beavan; Berry, Courtayne, Doughty, Lewis, Moars, Sim, Ver noy. Waters, and Done, aookiand United v. West Fnd The Auckland United and w^st Hnd O.c\'« will meet (or the first time this season to-morrow a'tornoon. the Domain ground, at 2 p.m. TJ. lted teim-Mumford. Teatro. "* atee, Glooßon, Gard ner, MaoCormlofc (3), McKinney, Jervlß, Mel drNc°BTH Shore v. Our Boys.-No. S wlo'ket. Domain, tomorrow. North shore - Messrs Lar,kh ß ml2). Wynyard () Gill. Woodo. Slnaa, Bwanpon, Johnston. DulßteUb, SibbiD. Auckland v. West End (second elevens). -Auckland (second' eleven): Beale. Buttle, rhppseman Fripp. Hall, Holdship, Mogjnie, O'Relly^smond, Webster, and Williams, f^

CABLEGRAMS.

[RBUTBRS TELEGRAM.

COMMERCIAL.

LuMuOiM, January 31

Consols, 192.-1. New Zealand securities : 5 per cent. 10-40 loan, 105 ; 5 per cent, 1889 loan, 104J; per cent. 1879-1904 loan, 103 J. Colonrul breadstuft's are quiet. Australian tallow firm at last quotations, * THE PROPOSED CHANNEL

TUNNEL,

LONDON, February 1,

The channel Tunnel Company now pro fess their willingness to have the tunnel emerge near of Ewell instead of on the coast near Cover as at first proposed.

TURKEY AND EGYPT,

LONDON, February I,

The sultan has required the Cairo agent of the Porte to make a special report on Egyptian affairs.

MR GLADSTONE'S HEALTH.

LONDON, February 1,

Mr Gladstone returns to London ftom Cannes on the lOtb mat. His health has much improved during the time he has been absent from England,

THE FRENCH MINISTRY,

PARIS, January 31.

General Campenon who was offered the portfolio of MiDi-tttr of War in the New Ministry, declines to take office, and the vacant scat in the Cabinet has now been allotted to General Thebandin, whose ap pointment 88 Minister of War was expected ut the time of the late Ministerial crisis.

A FRENCH ADVENTURER,

PARIS, January 31.

The Marquis De Kay has been arrested in this city on charges of fiaud and decep tion in connection with the New Ireland colonisation expedition, and has been com mitted for trial.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received February 2—12.30 p.m.) SHIPPING NEWS. MELBOURNE, this day. Sailed : Hauroto, last evening. Mr Gib san, Town Clerk of Dimedin, is a passenger by the Hauroto, and is accompanied by Messrs Wi'dor and Griffiths, the losers by the bond frauds.

ALBANY, tbis day,

Arrived, yesterday: The steamship Siam, with the Suez mail. Amongst the passengers are Lord Charles Scutr, Mr Redmond, M.P, for New JKoss, Irelantf, and Tabarane (4o). The latter Will visit New Zealand.

THK ELECTRIC iLIGHf.

SYDNEY, February 1,

Tho Edhon Electric Light Company, in which applications for shares were invited, has been withdrawn from the market.

AKREST OP EBCaP»D CONVICTS,

BRISBANE, February 1,

Five Frenchmen, who are understood to be escaped convicts from the f>ew Cale donia penal settlement, and who landed on tho coast in an exhausted condition, have been arrested by tbe police.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT DUNEDIN.

a. Passenger for Auckland

Drowned.

(IJY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

UU.NEDIN, this day. A SAD accident occurred yesterday evening to a passenger by the Tarawera named Frederick Chapman, who had come out from Glasgow, on his way to Auckland. At a fow minutes pant one o'clock—shortly after the arrival of the vessel—he was walking al«ng the George-street Pier with a friend named Simmons, whoa he tripped and fell overboatd between the pier and the ship. Halt-an-hour elapsed before he could be got out, and though he was promptly attended to by Dra Lnckin and Wndhara, all attempts to revive him were vaiu. Tho pier is without lijhta.and is at all times dangerous, particularly to strangers.

IMPORTANT TO RATE PAYERS.

The Kates for which the Neiv

Wards are Liable.

A question of considerable importance to ratepayers in tho wards recently added to tho* city wn» raised at the meeting of the City Council last evening. Mr Devorc drew attention to tho ft; c t that great.nncer tainty prevailed concerning the amount of rates for which these property-holdera were liable, and ho asked : (1) Whether the rate iv the suburbs is not Is 9sd, including the library ra'.e ? (2) Is there not also an addi tional rate of 6d where the property is within 100 yards of the water mains ? —His Worship, in answering the question, said the ordinary tate which can be levied at once in the new wards is i)id in tbe £, including Jd for library rate. The Is 3d which can be levied in the city is a special rate, which was consolidated us one when the loan was consolidated. It at first comistcd of 3d market rate and Is water rate, Tho Act provides that districts are not liable for any rate to secure the payment of loins, no part of which was expended within thoir boun daries, and therefore they were not liable (or the 3d on the nmiket account, to far as the Is in tho £ on the Waterworks loan wus concerned, they could only be chafed Is in the £ when the main was within 100 yards of the ratepayer's house. Therefore, the mtes in the new wardi at present could not aiii'itut to more than 9|d in the £; when they had water mains laid down it would bo Is DJd, and including a charge of Gil iv the £ for the use of water, the most they would become liable for was 2s oJd in tho £.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Soth Smith, Esq., K.M.

An Obstruction.—The N.Z. Timber Com pany (Limited) were charged with obstructing Custom house-street West, by placing timber thereon, on January 22nd.—Defendants pleaded guilty.—Mr Cotter, who appeared for the City Council, said, although the defendants had been provioußly fined for the offence, he would not press for the full penalty. -Fined Ss and costs. " Drunks.—Margaret Hawkea, 5s and costs; Thomas O'Beirno (second offence), 10s and costs; Peter Williams, 5s and coats; Henry Mitchell, 6s and costs.

Vagrants,—Theresa Kennedy was charged with having do lawini, visible means o( sap pott, to having been previaußly oonvlotel as an lale, disorderly person. — Defendant plesded not snllty.—tterge&nt White deposed tost he had frequency |aeen thn prisoner going about iha etruots lute at night, and in and out ot the Auckland Hotel with bnshmen and Bjllorc At 11.30 last nlsrht, defendant and another woman wcro lying in the street In Welloa'ey-atreet B»Bt. —constable iamb «avo corroborativeovldenon. The defendant had made her living by proatl'u ton for a je»r or more. He had frequently aeen lwr about the town Bolioltlog men.—Sergeam Wblto g%ve BlmHar *vldence.—Mr Cunningham and Constable MoClellan proved previous con viotions for vagrancy.—Six months imprison ment with hard labour. — Ellen Curtis was charged with tho same offence. — Defendant pleaded not guilty. Tho ovidenco was the Bame as in the previous case—six months' lm tjriuonment with hara labour.

Nbolbot of PrjTy.-WiUism Modile was char«ed with oamlou-d wilful nf gleet ot dutr Ol bunrd cho Kotorua, on the 30tu and Slut J&nu»ry, and February lsr.—Diifendant satd he had a dr»m; that was what did tt.-Tuo Clerk : A cramp!— Dafenaam: No; a dram.—Defen dant was ordered to go on board' he vo3soi. Harbouring a Runaway.-Alice Hawkins, an old woman, was charged with harbouring George Murphy, an inmate of the Kohimarama Industrial School, before the said Georre Murphy was properly disoharged.-Defendant did not appear, bnt was represented by Mr Speed, who pleaded not guilty.—George Hogon, master of tho Kohimarama Industrial School, deposed that the boy Murphy absconded from the school on Jan. 6, and did not see him again till tho 22nd, when Sergeant Martin trough? nun back.—George Murphy, agod 13, deposed that he was an inmate of the Kohimarama School, and absconded therefrom. He went to Mrs Hawhin's place and told her he had run away from tho Home, but that he intended to go to Gisborne.- Mrs Hawkins told him ho ponld wait there till he went away. He stayed at the house for' two days and tWd nights, and was turned out for stealing a threepenny bit, Mra Hawslns knew he belonged to the Home.—This oonoluded tbe owe for tho proseoatlon.—Mr Speed submitted that the oaso must fall as the information dlt> closed no oftence. The .Aot stated "knowing y harbouring •' whore the defendant was rtere'y charged with hatbaurlng. Tflo Information was bad and so conviction could be obtained. He was however, willing to psrmlt an amendment of tbe information provided a nominal sena'iy w»8 Inflioted—Fined 5a and costs.

ABBMut— Albert Wrlxht was charged with aseaaltlnaone Henry Whltealde. No appear ance of complainant. Street ant

Larceny.—Ann Purdy was charged with the larceny of 11 £1 notes from George Payne on board tho s.s. lona.—Sergeant White said that the prosecutor w.ahed to withdraw the case, as ho could not get sufficient evidence to secure a convlotlon.—Mr Tole, who appeared for the accused, expressed a hopo tnat the Bench would reprimand the prosecutor for laying a oharge against a woman whom he must have known wan innocent:-Charge Withdrawn. Court adjourned till 2 o'clock. • : ■•

CITY COUNCIL.

The ordinary weekly meeting of the City Council was hold last evening. Present :— His Worship the Mayor (J. M. Clark Esq.), in the cbair, and Councillors Masefield, George, Garrett, Burns, Bell, Harper, Mon tague, Waddel, Devore s Dacre, Boardmau, Mackechnie, and Ktevenson.

CObrespondence.—Letters were read and dealt with as Mlovfs : (I) From 1. J. Leigh, forwarding particulars of Aveltng and Porter's locomotive road-iollers, which, he said, had been uued with great suc cess. — Beferred to Streets Com mittee. (2) Mr T. L. White wrote ofFeriug for sale a block of 293 acres of land at Waitakarei, including the celebrated "Falls," for £1,250.-His Worskip mg gested the possibility ot tue city requiring a supply of water from Waitakarei at some time, and the matter waa referred to the Streets and Wafer Committee. (3) From F. J. Reynolds, Town Clerk of Parnell, drawing attention to the dangcous state of the footpath near the railway bridge m Mechanics' Bay.-Keferred to the Streets Committee. (4) From X D. Giles, through Messrs Hughes asd Georpe, demanding £50 for damages, said to be sus tained by the applicant because of the Inspector of Abbatoirs having incorrectly reported that he had condemned one of Giles's sheep. He threatened further pro ceedings unless the money were paid by the 2nd instant.-Keferred to the Legal Committee. (5) From Or. Fleming, asking for leave of absence for six weeks, which was granted. (6) From W. Thomas, making further complaint regarding alleged smoke nuisance ffom Mr J. 0. Holland's premises adjoining his.— Kef erred to the Legal Committee. (7) From W. Ble^deu, asking the Council to reconsider its intention to fotfeit his deposit on the Picton-street contract — tin the motion of the Mayor, the previous resolution was adhered to. (8) From C. Joynt, complaining that the contractor for the Picton-street work had not repaired the damage to his property caused by a fall of earih,—The engineer promised in a memo, appended to the letter to send a man to do the work, andit was agreed that Mr Joynt be informed accordingly. (9) Wm. Eyre complained of neglect of duty by I the scavenger, but the hanitary Inspector reported that the man who was insuleiit bo discharged.—agieed that Mr Eyre be in formed to this etfect. (12) From P. Walsh, complaining that Mr Kller's statemeut ie payment of rates was a tissue, and demand ing an inquiry,— agreed that the lelttr be laid on the table. (11) From J. Billlngton and other residents of Patteson-atrett, re questing that the dust cart call in that thoroughfare, but as' it was reported that there were only four residents in the street, the application was not granted. (12) from Hunt and White, offering 3200 cubicyardsof earth at sixpence poryard, bat as there was no place to put it the offer was not ac cepted.—(l 3) From Boylan asd Tanfield, stating they were about t« erect a two storey building in Queen-street,and asking permission to put up an iron wall. The ap plication was referred to the Streets Com mittee.

PONSOHBY.—A petition from thirty resi dents in Grey-street, Ponsonby, asking that a culveit be made and other works done.— Referred to tha Bt'ee's Committee. Vincent lank.— Tenders were received for drainage works as follows : - Conlon and Re*au, £54 (accepted) j Alexander Arch:' bald, £65; John Kirby, £61; William tlanks, £63; McOwraitu, £61 10s. The eegineer'a estimate was £65. Bank-steet.-'Tenders for drainage works were received aa follows:—A. Archi bald, £45 (accepted); Mullwraith, £48 ; Conlon and Kegun, £49. Stkeets Committee.—This committee reported hs follows :—(I) .Letter from C. Joynt, re wall, Picton-street. That retaining wall he built on a better plan, and surveyor be requested to pee that verandah is repaired. — (2) Letter from ifi. Legge, re Works in Picton atreet; that steps down to tho gate from pathway level be provided at. a cost of about 205.—(3) Letter from J. eparrow, re works, Picton-stroet. That steps be pro vided at a cost of about 203,—Letter from Thomas Coutten^y, re stoim water, West and Pitt-street, that pathway be filled up as per surveyor's report, ai*d C'Sspit formed; also that West and other itreets recently lornnd by Karanflahope Road Board have scoria laid upon tha Karangahape and Symonds-street crossing; that a cross ing be at once made opposite to the Caledonia Hotel,—(s) Letter from J. Clark and others re water supply, Moieton-stieet; that reply be sent; that aa soon as mains are received, tbe matter will have con sideration. - (6) From J. W. Moore and others re water cart, Lower Symonda street.—Committee, regret that there is no cart available, and cannot recommond hydrant being used to injury uf street.—(7) Application for W. Blewden re mortar mill, Rutland-street; that plans ba submitted to Couucil in,terms of lease.—(B) Letter from Mr W. G. Hill, re ri«ht-uf-way, Vlc tora-street; that permit be granted on usual conditions, viz., a gate erected at entrance, and no building allowed to be erected with frontage to the lane or right of-way, or contiguous thereto.—(9) Letter from Hart and Co., re permit to erect cor rugated iron from shop to fence at the Market; that permission ba given to place sufficient corrugated iron from fence to form covering for cart. - (10) Beach Koad - That a lamp be at once placed near the corner turning to. Custom-street East, Fen ton's corner.—The report was adopted on the motion of Mr Boardmau, Chairman of Committee.

Haebotjr Bo.»ed Members.—A billot took place for the olecii«m ot four members to represent the Council at the fla'bour Hoard, with the following result:-Board man, 15, ; Aickin, 14; Harper, 13; Waddol, 13 ; Thompson, 5. Messrs Boa d man, Aickin, Harper, and Waddel, were therefore declined to be elected.

Legal Committee.—Tho Legal Com mittfO reported as follows :—" Your com mittee havo appointed Mr Waddel chair man of the committee, and that meetings beheld each alternate Friday, commencing at 9th of February. Memo, from Water works Engineer ie order for lead (with power to ac.) : Comraittte have accepted Messrs E. Porter and Co.'s tender for 30 tons ef pig lead., at £18 per ton, and 10 of Spence's metal, at £21 per ton ; payment to be made in London, price to be- subject to a deduction of the amount ot exchange, viz, 5 per cent. Fire bell: That City Engineer fix the same temporarily, and re port when done. Lock Hospital: Com mittee to visit on Friday, at half-past three p.m., Mr Wade to attend. Memo, from Librarian re sundry repairs : That the City Surveyor be authorised to do what is re quired.—The report was adopted.

Finance Co:umitteb.— This Committee submitted the following :—Application from H. G. Wade (valuer) ra notice of engagement, &c. : That the conditions of three mouths' noiice, under which the officers of the Council hold their appoint m nts, should not apply to the valuer, but that ho be considered to hold a yearly ap pointment from the Ist October in each year, but that tho Council have the right to terminate the engagement at any time during the jcir ou giving notice before 30th September, or on payment of salary to that date, salary to be paid as follows : £75 in January, £75 in April, and £50 in f'ctohsr, Endowment*: Condi tions re section 3 (50 years) — that within one yfar a three-storey brick cemented buiMing, in conformity with the city building regulations, -o be erected thereon, tho plans to ba subject to the prior approval of the City Council, the front of such buildings to be sccordnig to the plan approved, and to be seen at the Council I'ifice!?. The rent *ha.\l be payable quartrrly iv advance, the first quarter's vent to bj paid oa the fall of the hammer. Possession to date from the expiring of present leases. The buildings to be iusured to two-thiids their value, in the j"iat names of the lessee and the city Council, and in such offices as may be approved by City Council. Lessee to pay tho cost of leisa and counterpart, tho oidinary repair covenants, all other usual covenants, and forfeiture penalties. All rates and taxes, of whatsoever description, to be paid by the lessee, Eights of way to be t ix feet, wiiih iron gates, to be locked at night. Memo, fiom Inspector of Abattoirs re killing cattle within tho city; that a reward of £10 be offered, payable on con viction of offender.—The report also in cluded some r<;e'>uiuiendations in regard to the site for tho Town Ball, Council Offices, Free Library, and Art Gallery —The report, after come slight amendments, was adopted. Town Haltj Buildings,—the Finance Committee in addition to the above also recommended :—" Town Hall: 'Jhat £3500 be offered to Mr Jagger for the Army aud Navy Hotel and ground, and possession be given to the Council at termination of the present lease, the proprietor to have the right to apply for a transfer' of his licence, alto, the sum of £1200 for allotment front ing Grey-st-eet, belonging to Mr Laily. Iv the event of the proprietors "• of faid properties not accepting" the tore going terms, yonr committee recommend that the .said properties he taken uader the Public Works Act, 1876, the ground v. hen secured be decided us the site for a!

Town Hall and Corporation offices, and that . a site for a Free Public Library and Art- Gallery be secured elsewhere, and when a suitable site has been selected f.ira Free 1 Public Library and Art Gallery, that the sum requited fpr the erection ot the build- " ing be appropriated out of the loan now set r aside, and that, as the balance for theerec t;on of a Town Hall will then be insuffi cient, the building of the same be deferred '". until a fresh loan is raised."—His Worship, in seconding the ndoption of the clause' said it was recommended that another site be taken for a Fiee Public Libiary and Art Gallery. ■ The sites tor the latter buildings could appropriately ba selected, not in so central a position . as regarded appearance, but still in a cen- ' tral position. It would be better, in. fact to secure a site where there was less traffic and less uoise. The committee did not re commend any particular site for the Library and Art Gallery, but the committee wonld be prepared at an early date to examine ' ' and report as to a site tor the Library and Art Gallery,—Cr. Maaefifeld, in seconding, objected to the property beiug taken under ■ the Public Works Act. They were only - offering £3500 for a property for which £6000 or £7000 waa asked.—Some discussion took place on the point, and it was even tually agreed, on the motion of Cr, Wad del, " That the consideration of the whole j of the clause referring to the Town Hall and Free Public Library be deferred until , the next meeting of the Council, when it will be considered in committee," ,

SUPREME COURT.— This Day.

Civil Sittings.

(Before Hia Honor, Judge Gillies.)

The Betting Case. SAMUEL KAMUS V. JAME3 BUCKLAHD, —Claim, £236 on a promissory note, with }*! interest added.—Mr Tyler appeared fot the ff plaintiff, and Messrs E. Hesketh andTheo, ,'• Cooper for the defendant. The declaration $* act out that defendant and a bookmaker ! named William Wesson were at the f Ellcislia racecourse on the New Year's Fiji holiday's of 1882, and that the de- ■; fendant backed the horse Clarence jjrj for £226 to win the race for which he I entered; and that Clarence failing to win, ffi ' the defendant gave Weston a pioinissory I note for the amount of his wager, which fi note passed into the hands of the plaintiff, M I Ramus. The plea put in by the defendant f was a general denial of the plaiutifl'ii . I material allegations, and the issues sub. I" mitted for tne determination.of the jury I were, therefore, as follows :—(1.) Did the - ! defendant on or about the 6th day of f January, 188a, make and deliver to one |; William Weston. the promissory note men. .'!' | tioned in the plaintiff's declaration? (2.) I<] Did the said William Weston, therefore, ' ' endorse and deliver it to the plaintiff; (3.) Has the said promissory note become due, , and has the defendant paid the same or any '-, part of it. (4.) Were certain persons, on or about 3rd day January, 1882, about %■ to game at horse-racing at the Elleidie racecourse, by racing a horse named^ • H Clarence, and divers other horses, and 3id|p \ the defendant then make a certain bet with . f said William Weston, that the owner of j the said horse named Clarence wonld win,! ' the B'aid game with the said horse, and did :. the said William Weston tnen bet with the i said defendant that the owner of the tail I horse would not win the f aid game with tho - ■$& saidhorse? (5) Did|thesaid William Wester^ «j1 thereby batting a aforesaid, win of the de- h§! fondant the sum of £226? (6) Waa the ; said promissory note on or about,'' the 6th day of. January, 1882, at j|*; the request of the said William WcstonjfjM < made and delivered by the defendant :'■ in consideration of the said sum 2 (7) Was ' there ever arjy other value or consideration--;-?*.' for the making aud delivery o£ the said pro- '!; missory note, or for the payment by the de- . I fendant of the amount thereof, or of any part thereof? (8) When the said William Weston endorsed and delivered the raidi , promissory note to the plaintiff, and whe plaintiff accepted the same, had the plaintiff , I notice ot the value or consideration of the defendant for the same, and did th j. plaintiff take from the said William Weston the said promissory note with such notice t, -i (9; What sum, if any, for principal and in terest on the said promissory note is the plaintiff entitled to recover iromi&K the defendant ?—Mr Tyler opened tbe'-i?.|||| casd to the jury, and then calletfV&g > William Weaton, who deposed that he wais|§ f§ a bookmaker, a player o£ billiards, a:dealsi|| , in biils, horses, &c, and that he resided at Christchurch, and that on the 26th Decetn- I B ber, 1881, and the Ist and 2nd Jamwy, ■:] 1882, he attended races at Ellersli6,;iin4 - iff B saw the defendant there each day. Be made four bets with the deiendant during « the meeting, viz., £i to £1 against Miss Domett for the Maiden Plate ; £100 to £28,-i§ , .against Kandwickfor. the A.-R.U.-Handi cap ; £100 to £100 against Kandwick tor the Grand Stand Handicap; an< £1200 to £100 against Clarence for the Steeplechase. All of these bets witnesswos, -3g risked £404 to defendant's £226. He having expected payment on the settling " night, but the defendant did not present himself on that occasion J and having learnt that he lived at Onehunga witness went there, but failed to see him,, ■';■ ', About the 7th of January, however, witness met him in the boat that was going to - Waiwera, and asked for payment; Tne de- , fendant replied that he had not the money then, bat that on his return from Waiver* on Monday be would settle. Be received .' a note from him on Monday, and in con sequence of the informatioa it contained he went to defendant's house, but failed to find him. tie called again the fol- ' lowing afternoon, and iound defendant in bis shirt "sleeves, Defendant Bail " What do you. want Billy; I suppose yea want your money ?" Witness replied in the affirmative, and defendant asking him in-. side told him he hud not the money and would, therefore, have to give- a bill, Witness told him that he did not like biUsffl but ca-h, as he was not in the habit of doing his business with bills.' After somokii conversation, however, witness, agreed to take the bill, providing £10 cash were given I ; him for interest. The bill was then made I ■ out, witness filling in part of it, and ho I ! accepted it without the interest, on the condition that he. was " toldL whers j < it could be discounted. Defendant Hi replied that it could be discounted easily; ? that he could take it anywhere except to I. I J the old man at tne Haymarket. 'Inaoswa , | < to witness, the defendant also promised to , j, help him to get the bill discounted, but | J asked that it should not be proceeded with >, ■ I f until he should see witness again. 3TjiifH| B, names of Lunuet, Brooking B°d'.'AbbraH:;-;.f ? were mentioned as persons likely to dv- ■ ! * count the bill, and defendant further toW^HB * witness that he ought not to pay more th>n ' i 5 12J per cent, interest as the paper was good* ',! . [The p.n. was then put in evidence.] It's | not usnal for bookmakers to accept nofesia I payment of beta ■ they pay in cash and ci-, t ; I . ptct to.receive payment in the s»me way. • h Witness waited for defendant in order to IB have the bill discounted, but deleudutMSHß fj not appear, sending a letter ittßte«fl.MM| .. [Letter read as follows.-"Auckland, . » January 12th, 1881. Mr Weston: I^fß „ Sir,—l cannot be back from Waiuka. I |§ jj am going to-day until Sunday even- : 'ffljf ing. I shall see you without ;I n fail on Monday evening at t« '• i■ I j, o'clock.—Yours, etc., Jas, BucKi^Jßj^g : | h He waited accordingly for the d6'Bll*l?^^ I ir but he did not come; he recoived a tale* | n, jj gram instead, [Telegram read:— ?• 16-3-Su- fm t j .W. Wesson. Albert- Hotel, Aacklan^. «tt_. -y Anywhere but the office.-James Bucfr pi L4.ND."] When he received that talegtsni j I t! he knew that he could start st once toge^MßJ the bill discounted, as up till that time to :•• ||| a) had been waiting for his assisiaigj He went to the office of Mr Dunned j. another moneylender, bat failed to set-. I either of them ; saw Mr Brooking, aw* *,w taken to MrLaishley, who offered;: to>vft»W|{ count the bill for 10 per cent, if witness - I | w would be responsible for it, bnt-tb»:»» ["■ i would not agree to, as he was leavingkU!3|^H country. Previously to this he bsd¥«illfH| Mr Perclval m reference to it, and be w f, 1 n: enquired if defendant still held his 8BM«.. W '» in tho Stud Co. After leaving Lsisbloy* | 1 «f office he went down the wharf, « tM.; | .' steamer waa to leave in an hour. Ho W | I w , Kamus there, and said, " Halloa I'anms- , | g(( Sere is a good spec Yon J«5 J, I of make a pound or so out of « He then showed him the bill, »nd a«eri ■ « assuting him that the signature was wneei> «m a l: Kamus asked leave to take it to Fisherff. , | th the . butchers. Witness consented,' (!ff^H- Btl Kamus tsok it with him, retoiniii^^<iaH| JfJ after, saying that tho signature was 9lLnß 6,ll||wß f, 1 Witness then said he would S lw *??ia«BI per cent for discounting it, but Kama* *SW I tel he muat havo considerably more than. tjTH&B | aa After some discussion witness W^.ii^R I *p take £18 for the bill, and.to sinn it, wltS» I p out recourae. Bamns'then-vent oyetl<^>;Hß l° Fisher's and returned with a cheque for W« ; I nn above amount, as witness was leavmg»i'|H I »>> Australia, he asked that the chegae ':-WIQSmgL~-- ( bs cashed, and Eemua then went *m: n fa for that purpose. Hecameb^clfe W'Wsi™-f;| U t money, and it was paid .Q.ver in-the Aca- j. j M dental Hotel in the pieseneeof J.J'loo' ''m taa (cheque proditced.) Witness t^ 60-i-mSB! "" dorscd the promissory note, and gavo'»' i Gil Bamus. The whole transactioa* ?'d^?!-^--H Pet last more than 40 minnfes, and fa™tWßßKt Ma whole time witness did not iofoim B*-?J|||

THE AUCKIiAND EVENING STAR- FBIDAY. FEBRUARY %



Wholesale. Retail. I S, rl. H. il. 8. a. S. (i.' Hnrtflrfalb 10-1 3 Batter, fa, lb 1 3-1 6 oSllocallO fl-OCl Cbe BS « _ 0 8-0 10 IkLcant. 0 7-0 8 KKg8,doz._ 1 9-0 0 ttmredoz. 1 0-0 0 Milk, quart 0 4-0 0 KKttartO 7-0 8 Uu&k .- O-O-O I Bacon andlluma, Fowte.eaoh. 2 S-S 0 Provincial 0 8-0 9 Duoks, each 2 C—3 6 Brfldd, i& to 4Jd per 21b lost Jams per case. 5 doz. S6a (3d to 378 Od HOTCIIERS MKATl lb. lb Roasting Beof « - - •- 0 S to 0 6 MuttoD, hind-quarter _ .. .- 0 4 — 0 0 „ lore-quarter _ - .- 0 2} — 3 0 Lamb, fore-quarter )_ 4 0' — „ hind-quarter f_ - " " FortcandVeal - - .. 0 6-0 7 Steaks ... .. •• - - S 5 — 2 § Chops anflSausages .. .. .. 0 6 - 0 B Tailow.bost (wholesalo)—Multoo, 38.°; mixed, WatOS0S- FLOCK MARKB*. Wholesale. B 8. d. Superfine Flour, ffflkdresaerf, porton- 13 10 0 Fine Fiour, ditto, household .. .. 12 10 0 ide, per ton _ - - •• (none) Oatnaru, por ton .. .. - ••{}?. " Dunedln.porton .. _ .. .. " 0 n Canterbury, por ton .. _ ■• . - " » » Bran por ton (aaoks Included).. Ao 10 — 6 0 0 Sharps. Per tou ... - - •■ « 0 0 Oabin Bread _ - - ~ - « « 0 Oatnxwl _ _ .. fitfilO- 17 0 0 PoarlEnrlay _ _ - _ «20 21 0 0 Hat and corn Market. Wholoaole. B.O. B.d fis.flB Malzo(Rrd.) nono Hay medow ■ „ min.) none ton pfeBsed 4 10—5 0 oi (C008!!ii?i|gK n ( U 0§i^lS Wheat (fowl, 4 0-4 6)0^.^3 10-0^ Now potatoos: Hobort, £7; kidneys, £S to £9portOn- Oattnchafl.fi8 Hotal). a. d. 8. d. B. d. a. d. Mato.bu*el 5 6-C 0 Oafnh&yowte 0-7 0 Oats, ditto ..3 6-3 9 Straw, ditto 3 0-4 0 Bran, ICOlbs- -7 6 Chaff, ditto , Wheat (fowl) 4 B-5 0 (source) 0 0-7 • Hay. owt _ 6 0-7 01 l'ojatoe?, Id and 2d Iiuoerue, owt7 6-8 0 por lb.



Speoial Advertisements. TTfcEBTB owing to J. COSGKAVE AND CO, are requested to bo paid bafora tha 10th February. This will be the last snd final notion. Government Insurance Office, Wellington, January 31,1883. IT is hereby notified that M* J. L. Counsel has been appointed Government Insurance Travelling Agent for Auckland, in lieu Of Mr J. K. McDonald, who has left the service. ( D. M. LUCKIE, a Commissioner. UMITH & CAXTGHEY k_) Be* to intimate that they have Just |re ■colved the flrs< Instslmtnt ot Cawbrlo Hand kerchiefs and Linen Goods, as already referrefl to. This lot includes over 7 000 ti»dleß', Gents, and Children's Handkerchief*, in various auaii- Hes. Several hundred dozen are slightly damaged, and will be msrked at extraordinary law prices, oommenoinz at Id e»ob. Gents' CambricJl'indkeroMeffl,from In Ujfl x>er bat dozen; TsWo Cloths, from ibIW to 20<; Table Linen. 64 inoh wlrfe, 11J<1 per yard; Tabla Nap kin?, from 13 6}d to Wo per JbalMozan. Aleo a lot of ZOO cl'k Haortkarcbiefr, atlsfld. anil is lid, BSial prloo 3s Cd. These Goods wore bought by our repreuentatfve from dome of the leading Belfast Manufacturers for canh. and Will be sold Bt and under wholesale price, to mate room for two largo shipments to anlve per ships Ma'aura" a"d 'Brahmin.' SMITH & OAUGBEY. Empobidm for IsrsH Lwsns and Oambrio HANDKUB&HIBES, 300 and 302, Upper Queen street and Alexandra ssroit, and at Newmarket. f|«HORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE • • Crown' Flour, in sacks, KWs and " Champion' , *> 'Cantab" „ • •• Sharps Bran Fowl at Wm. JMcAethdr & (jo., AUCKLAND, TO DKAIiKRS' IN FANOy SOODS, KAKTHUNWABB, CHINA AND GLA1 AND GkSeRJIL STOBKKBBP^VB Plain ana Fancy Stationery Pert ornery and Toilet Soup" Broshware and Combs Table and Pooket Cutlery K,P. and B.M. Goods !ron Bedsteads Mirrors and Fancy Furniture Clocks. Watches, and Jewellery Tobaooo, Cigars, and Pipes Musical Instruments Sorthenware, China, and Glaus Vaies, Flowor-atands, &o, Parian Ware, Plotures Pursue, Hand Bags, and Basfeeta CJrloketlcg Appointments L«wn Tennis and Badminton irohery and Croquet Indoor Games, Toys, fee. NOVBLTIKS FOB CHRISTMAS.



Bpecial Advertisements » s s 1 1 V V This lnvaluahlo Antlßeptlo Preparation la TAW.'HIiKB*»,ODQURI<iWB!9, and PKHFBTOTiY HARMLKSS. It In Guaranteed to ICeop MKAI BOBP. MISK, KGOa, HOTTBn. FIBH. G>MB, FKDIT, PBfISHBVW, HMKB. WIWB. and FOO* Of every daaoriptioß, swea^, Bonnd. and whsle- Borne, till seqaired for übo. Sao report by Ds. HaOroß* O.n&Ai F. 8.5.. Colonial LabbVatory, WelUnfifton. dole Asenta for Anoklaad— T A I N E B Jt O S., /IRBAT nACRI.FICJs OH1 NEW SUMMER GOODS. J. CULL EN, Havlr.gßone large shipments of Arttjmii and Winter Qoodß to arrive about tho Ist of M»roh, aninahiap'rlrmlaaßaromndhtoo small for his lnOreaalnK bueloeßs, he will ottoc



At gro&tly R«dnoed. Vtlow, the residue of hl« New" and FtwMonablo Butnmor Stocfr, coin prising :— FRENCH AND ENGLIBH DRESS HOODS, in croat variety of Fabric and Shade FRK.NCS ANU KNGU-i.a PRINTS rLA.IN AND ÜBOCADH!" OATMIUL AND OAfCAKK <51/WlH_ MADRAS AN!) OrilKU DKBH3 MUSLINB BUMMHIK HOSIER? HABHRU*.3UH;KY, GLOVKS RIHBONfI. LA.CK9f MANCHESTER GO )I> i &C, ftO,, &0, J.C. (3 compelled, from want of room, to oli ar out onoti seasons no^d* within the t-oason. at no matter what Baorifleo. 'I'ho following Gooiß will ba sold at hMt vUcoi-LiuJJea', Gents, and Yoßtha' Straw Hats, l.arHo*' and Olrla Fara- Boln, rhtldron'a Pdlsaex, Walking Cloaks, Tonic, Moih-r Hubbard Honuota, Szo,, &0.. Sc Tho f'lla'nal an* Ko;luwad Prlooa are Markod on eaih urtlole lv jl.«ln fteufes, and a elanoe will oonvino-a-iy'ady that thla advertisement Is carried out In it* entirety. «!• C/ULLEN, IMPOHTER, 250, QUBKN-BTBKKT, AUCKLAND. TJ3X S.S. 'GARONNB. 1 CASK NOVKLTIKB IN KMBKOIDkKY, In W htte and Cream Ouipnro, Also, White. Cream, and Dark Colours, worked ki ooloura. ONK CiS3 NBW TKURY OLOTH, OR TURKISH TOWKhUNU tor Drawee, la Whlto, Cream, Pink. Sky, tutd Drab. ONE CASK NUS'd V- B • INO, in Btrn^t and Kvenlng Shades. MILNK AND CPOYOE, QUBEN-STRKST. *McKLAND GAS COMPANY -■*- .x.t M;t gn> KaRADLIgHBP IKB. PURVEYORS OF LIOHT, HEAT, AND POWER.



Singers machines, 2s 6d per week. D. 3. Ohumbcrß,