SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATERK™'S&, 6.52 BUNSKT.-ThisSvonhig.B.s aONRISK - To-morrow Morning, 6.10 jaOOV"" AGK-Fnll Moon, 21th, 6.01 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

xi'-nty. WollliiEton, s.s, Faruuhar, from '-rnuranga lloiißlas, RS., Norri«, irom Mercury Bay

DEPARTURE.

war KvßHiso. I Cygnet, schooner, Boss, for l!' irof«"K°„_ npn „ I Fleetwing, Eohooner, Ooueh, for \\ hangaroa Ultlfl'J. "'A; JlShy;-, -A-uU'SSU TO-BAY, To Anau 5.?,. Mc"."er for tha "outh ,

INPORT.

Per Te Artau-106 Slicks J.L bonedust 239 Backs (^ovcVllv. O 3 ,)lviiodus;.-9. S Jaklns.

UNKNOWN

Uor Agnes Sell for alatoa-100 boxea soap, 25 crato. biscuits. 22 -"-ti:w rii o, 10 o»scf koroMn»j ii ov*- Ay oasee orauny. 0 o.wce whisky. 7 wets rrapv-ry, 17 cssc.-i preserved owt, End a quantity sundry ii:en,'iii>.dlw.

Por Cygnet for KaroSooga-10 osses bear. 8 owes prc-O! ved i_JOJ>t. i kowa Bait beet MOO foot ttmbcr, lOcwt soup, 111 Una blsoults, and several paokagOa sundry morchandlse.

Inwards Coastwiib.-South Carolina, from Burner, with IB tona wood; violet, from M, with IO.OOOfI timber- Lzetto. run Thames! In baUast; Sundorlan*. from Hurler, with «tons nrewood. 4 ton gum, OUTWAHD3 COf3TWIBB.-Sou!h Carollno, for Taphena: Violet and Llzotte, for Thames: Suarierland.for Bit trier. Tho schooner Advanco arrived at Lyttelton from tho Thamos yestorday. iho now schooner .arms 801 l (Captain Nunn) cleared at ths Custocs for Ralawa J'Steruay afternoon with a o&rgo of general merchandise, CaotMn Norrls of tho Bteamer Donglaa reports h&vln* passed tbe aohoonor Saxon, bouad for Bwo ours, wlndbound off Maroury lela.d last eventrg. The Bohooner Golden Isle commenced loading at Mexoury Bay for Suva thia morning. Tbe Columbia and nnorhei;. sohoonar hod loaded when the Dough* teU. Messrs Carr and Sors send two open boats nod a threo ton yn<rt-tto,Kal»toa.by thetobopner Agnes bS, whioh will probably Ball early Ithls evening. Ihe bsrquo Thames now In dcok Is to have a thorough ortrhanl. D-Cudlug oomploto re newal otoopper. Mr D. Qiuvi workmen are etnitßgedou tha job. The brig Wave wont nshoro at Kaipara Heads on Monday, and was got off on MvjM Although having a fair wind, she anchored further up the river, opposite Sheehan a,And it is consequently feared she is badly Btrolnofl. Tha s.°. Douglas from Mercury Bay thia morning, bronsht the following P"«B°f™-- Mesarf. Fraser, Fernandez Haunhton. Mo- Cohen, King, Marshall. Lorsm, M»r3l^i ri««h and family (4), Porter. Whitehead, Mo- SSAUmIK Wltt}«d Miss White. Cargo : 21 soak gum aad 19 hides. The an. Ta Anau left for Melbourne via Son\h ern ports at noon to day. with thafoUowtogpa* senger* :-Mesdanios Rattray, McKenzie MMs. LelKh. Barry, and Gobs. Mlasaß (JnalL Wyatt. McKenzie. a^d Martin, Mr aid Mrs Hall. Mr MdIMB 1-aiilipß, Mrs and Miss Bnscombe, Messrs PhlUipß, w.tehmau, Nlohollls, Hallen- Stain, Bart ok Bnsoombo, S. Phillips. Gobs Kirkal ale. Mathlas, H. W. Barrle. Martin, and K. Willis.

The s.s. NVpUlUßton anivod from Tauranga at 6.20 ».m. to-.!ay. with "he following passengers: -Me»sts Thaly, Bull, Lennox. Campbell. Hob- Inßon', Drummond, Worthington, J, Kearney, Biggins, Liddel, G. S. Uordj, PoUen, Jordan, Moesbn, Msjor Malr, Mr i Wright, Mrs Worth lngtoc, ar,d Mrs Tunny. Cargo-J8 piRS, 30 340it8 ootatoe?, 3 hales wool, 4 bundles skins, 2 tOD 3 s-indnei. The s.". McGrenor. whioh arrived l»fflWll| kat*?_WtOTdoy forenoon, broaahr the following "_?.!!__;«_« Mr "n 4 Mrs Leahy. Mr and Mrs S2KSm&£iKm3WB ad MraO-noaand fflfffl. S Mere Bendy Ballay. Winter; Sm»ttWMi4 tour Harc-peai.s steoraae. gLI 29horawT!3 head o«tl»-126 ma and 8 aSfflboßM^ Pfeerewrnod to Waitara at 3 30. SSdeioStto bar m C o'clock lastovsnlog, Thn Vetch Fanny Thornton clearod at tlio CMtoma to-dny lor Hokianga, with 120 pkgs fliu J'ySas^s drapery. US pl«a groceries, 3 brla oi''i 3. rl kfi«T ng!S. fr-im Wha-_, K arel at (1 „ m ,' -Vo--9c-wi:- i'""' ?2 (.acksaodcsße. Cf ™A ia>o4-i'."-i's>. 7 >:.<.,:* butier. pa^onßcrn ?r«„ ib£_ U" ■-. . i-m7 12) v.. e a'.hcrs. nn i rorcb I J'."ter. Wendell. No's, fflffi, Uinon. -inr_ ,Lofton. SH mAotS Morgan. Lnßhurook, Bird, V-Tve Ox : aid s'.is ilao^ay, and 5 aretra'-ie Thei A«wie leaves astia for Whauaarel ut 7 pm, to-day.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Port Chalmers, yesterday. qniiPil • Tarawera. for Northern porta. Pas sensed for Auokland-Mc 3S raEorstcr, Graham, and Fielding.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Ttfunrresor s.s., McArthur. lor Waitara Hannah MbtoU, 3.3., Dale, for Waitara

'fhn n s Hannah Mokau arrlvod at 3 p.m. yes _&&StßsSs&* night, bnfdidnotgot out tiU 10.30 a.m. to-day.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(OT TELEaBAPn.-OWN COnBESPOJTDKNT. Kaipaha Heads, Wednesday. Thn hi-lff Wavo with cargo of timber from Nieholaonl Mil™ Port Albert, csmo down on MtoSt&tlio middle bank opposite Pilot Station and remained two tides. Sho has kedaed offat high wator apparently without damage, but" s reported to have bumoed heavily St afloat; mh while aground took con- Bidorablo list to port. Tho barqno Kentish Lass Is anchored Off station awaiting ordors. This day. Arrived: Mary King and Jano Anderson, schooners. ~, . KoriratT, thi* day. Th« schooner Cutty Bark li loading her*. T^lathe fo%and-aft Bohooner mistaken by ToS? corespondent at Hoada aa the TetoarMm. tSStogWo 15ea Blid, btHtantlne. and brig vlBlon" ABiTAPO, this dayl Loading at these mills are Colonist, schooner, Brt&ncSl, tettSTPeUem. Peerless, and Oamaru, nohooner*. Makakau. this day. The barque AnedeU and Mary Ann Annlson aro taking baulk Ha.bar.

COMMERCIAL.

BTjtNixa Stab Office. Thursday, AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

"tta Reta\a.s.d %?o_St 0 7-0 S Kggs.dos.__. 1 6-0 0 JP°" Sfts 1 S-0 0 M 1&, quart 0 4-0 0 KS'miUnslO M 8 Lardft -OHO l^SnSiuß, Fowls,eaoh 2 6-S 0 §2£2P„Sw 0 8-0 0 Duoks eaoh U 8-3 0 Sro^To^O-OPi Ba&Z OISJ 0 clotii) .. Hams, lb ..10-0 0 Broad, ii por 2lb loaf Jama per «*^^_*W«« *** lb. lb „ jlrnSMl _- - _. 0 6tOo 8 Boasting Bap - ~ ~04-00 Lamb, fore-quarter \ _. _ .H ---„ hind-quarter f.. Po&andV^at .. - - » °g= ° \ %I^,biu wtoLi'c S-Mutton*. m fig tO S»- jfloOU .ttißfflET. Wliolesaie. i_H.ll. ._ _~_,i.-i„nr sii'.-^i-esHiiil, perton- 11 0 0 K«lli^L-hcid \. „i3«o Adelaide, per too ■• - - •;. l" 2 o 0 Oamaru, per toD .. - - , 2 U 0 Dnnedln, poi t» -- - - " ~0 n Bharpe, per wa ... - - •• gg Q Cabin Broad - -- -- - Q „-_ »» g Pear) »»ri?T 3^ND - c „ RN - Markbt . Wholesale. * d. 6. a fls.fi •«„_._•_. ismi) none Hay mtfdovf M (X rone ton pressed 110-3 10 " (Coast! 4 0-0 0 Luoorue, do 8 0—(I 0 n_.V_. a iJJi 0 Straw (load) 0 18-1 10 S^Ltlfaw'l.S 0-3 B Chalf _- - 3 10-0 OH Wheat down au o Uay (oaton) 6 o_s CO p.itatooi.. Pi"'' lon, So to 27 ins. potaioDi, v oaten ohatti £0 Ketall, s. d. a. d. B. d. s. d. •_r.i_.__ Vinnhsl 5 3-s*B Oat'nhayowtfi 0-7 0 JJMSfs B_3 6 Straw, dittos (M 0 K&iMft* -7 6 Ohntf, ditto SS n,!Eiu 6-5 9 (bot,"cc) 8 0-7 0 BmfmSClmm 0-7 9 Potatoes, Id and 2d fSmSmTssa M 6 lttmm tr, tthi Qvx and JitiAX Market. anm^fomewhat osdor. The following are Gum ll <?,_fi?„<, l o n _, : __Good ordinary Kaipara ttJ^'jSSit aiTmiZll; t£ait Coast, m tf&TSSSSSt. V%A to'date. «00 tons. Fux.-Ftoeßt<inaUty Stt-m psrtou Snl " 1 - -3id.perlb ff„^T"i^ o'oh B aXl'Mauure, «U IDs; Bo ne fl»ut.*| juanUM, A. TIMBBB.-Board« ana !3oantUng. 100 ft, host tS _ rSumd CULM, 83 64 ; WJPj ton«;uod and grooved. flrst-eIMS, 16s; oedlura Us; seoond ditto, 123 MUliI Cargo, beet, Ms Beoonrt-01088. Tut Baulk.Bu6d. New Zealand _ra\lnß_., Sft t»ftp», 10s; 3ft (heart), IZb: 6ft, 18s:Tl-tre© Raila, J33 IDs per 100; Pnrirl Posts, 01 10s i Shincleß, Wa nor L 000; Hobart Town Palisga Sft.i 17b; 6ft, ISs; Hobart Town tails, 90s, seUhii uuotaUnnm _,--„,',._ . B-iicKS <at Whau.) 10sper 1,0%; Towd Yards a 12. • delivered, £310s. Drain pipes at workn.ner MO (6 inoheu bore), 10"; iinoties, l4u; S inohe«,9s; 1 toctiee, tX 10a per 1,000; woket glazed pipes,.9 £iche«aseaperfOat;ls nohes, to por loot; 12 £rW le 6d per toot: 9 laohes, ls per loot per fnat. e» 64 per foot; i lnohea. Id per !»«»««. W* VWp oifISABD PaoDtro___.-"Wholo- STe ; '"'nnks t lO tfS-J »»»leß- 1W to 8d per lb j obart Bi>_*i^ -« to 7a per case; peaohes. Sd to WawitaiMSieatf idtjSaperib..Bstoßsparea__e; iemoae. per f-tl. 'ii to aa 6d; onions, por lb., ITto Ms hovhonne grapes, la to 2a per lb • outdoor, t\<l to iii; rhubarb, per "So&., Bs i celery. P-.r 4U>E*mi to is; pines, 8d to i la: fl s.2d to 4d p« doK.; garllcSd to 14per lb. i! paeaSon frolt, Hto SJd par doz.; pumpkins, per lb., Jd to Id t rockmelons, per don,, U ta Bs;

mushrooms, 2d to 3d per lb.: watermelons, per i doe,, 3s to 6s: bananas; lid to 2}d; Alberts | (none); oranges, ls 8d; coooannts, 8a per 100 : i tomatoes, per lb, 2d to Id; beans, 2d. Retail: New potatoss, per lb. Id to 2d; Alberts (none); Tomatoes, ii to 6d; Plums, 6d to 9d: Orangee, i2s to -its Bd por doz; Lemons, Id to 6d; eaoh ; Onloan per lb, Sd: Apples, per lb. Sd to I gd; Pom-8, Id to6d; Rhubarb, per bundle, idtoOd; cucumbers, 2d to Id; Peaohea, 6d per lb.; Graoes (hot-house), ib 6d to 2s 6d per lb; out door. Cd to 9d per lb.; Beans, 3d; mushrooms. Id to tid per lb; bananas, in. to 8d per lb.; figs, per doz.. 61: celory. ps>r bundle, 3d to Bd;rook ruei.r.a, 811.) Is6d oaoh; watermelons. 4d to Is eat. h; ol .-sa- Ib to Is 6d; Karllo, Gd to 8d par lb.; passion frnlr. la to 6d per doz. Coai, asd Fiuewood MARKET. Coal.—Ji owcastlo (ship's side), oargo.SCs to 33s per ten: yard 32a to Sis. Bay of Ifllondß, at yard', 275, Bosrce; noroancd, Soa; ditto at tho ralno. 13s; shlpV ?ido, 25sto2Jn. Waikato, at mlno. t>i; in Auukia*d. lUs &J to 20». Kamo, Us i' ncr -on ot loading «ronnd. Taupiri, nt mine, Ba 8d to 10-: ->t yara_. 20j to 555. Wnangorol, at mln-, 9« Ud: yu«l Ittoam), 17b ; household, 21«; delivered, Tin. Mltandt, at yard (household). 18a; steam, 18s. , ~ . „ „. ,„ Firewood.—UltOUt, at wharf (cargo). 8s Od to 103 80 pat ton: delivered, ISr. 6d; out, 15s to 178.

Mail Notice.

Mails wn.t Closu _ta uudbb :- TIIIB DAY. For Trypheas, per South Caroline, at i p.m. For Tauranga, Oblnomutu, and Opotiki, po* Wellington, at i p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parna, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo. Taugihua, and Mangapai, per Artnria, at 6,30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 6 SO p.m. Saturday, Uth Instant. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Man gawai, etc., nor Rose Casey, at 10 a m. For Waiheke, Oowss, and Coromandol, per Coromandel, at 10.80 a.ro. For Waitara, etc., per Maogrogor, at 11 a.m. For Watertord, Tauranga, etc, per Rotoma hana. at 2 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 2.30 p.m. For Waiwera. per lona, at 1 p.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 5 p.m. Monday. SOih Instant. For Waiwera. per lona, al B a.m. Tuesday. S7th Instant. For Taranaki and t-out hern Ports, per Hawea. at 8 a.m. For Hokianga, per Rowena, at II a.m. For Walwora, Kawau. Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a, m. Per B.s. Australia, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United Btatea ot America. Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent ot Bnrope, at l p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and Newspapers, at 11,80 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra tea of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will bo reooivod by the Mall Asent on board the Bteamer up to the time ot saUlng. This mall will bo due In London, on Mon- Oar. May 7th. 1888. For Whltl&ngl and Upper Mill, por Donglaa. at 8 p.m. For ITnnranga, Oblnemntu, and Opotiki, por Glenelg, at i p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Tarawera, at 1 p.m. For RusseU, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Wellington, at 4.30 p.m.

Friday nc_rt (9ood Friday) will ba observed as a fOBt-offloo holiday i all malls usually des patched on Friday will be oloeed on Thursdaj. Notk.—letter receiving boxos havo now boon placed at the following plaoes:—Nosr tho junc tion of Romuora aad Brighton ltoads, to be cleared dally at 9 a.m.: and oa tho Great North Road, near Arch Bill, to bo oleoma dally at 10 33 a.m.

Si B. BISS, Chief Postmauter, Chief pesi-afflco. Aookland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

>? Maroh 21, 1883. at Thorn no's Church—Sermon by Ho v. J. .8. Hill, 7,!W p.m. Pltt-fltr*«t Wonloyaa Miitnul Improvement Association, 7.30 p.m. Y.M.O-i.-Devotional. 7.30 p.m.

Births.

GUY.—On March 21, nt the Parsonage, Colllng wood-stroot, tho wifo of the Rev. J. Guy, of a son. REED.—On March 19, 18S3, at hor l-CBidonco, Jormyn-Btrcot. tho wifo of C. J. Reed.of aßon. Both doing woll.

Marriage.

SHEEIIY-LECKY.-On January 27. ISS3, at tho Bishop's Privnto Chapel, Parnell, by tho Right Rev, Bishop of Auckland, John, only Bon of Michael Shcehy, chemist, Wellington, to Maud, second daughter of Alosaudor Con nolly Lccky, Auckland.

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1883.

For the causa that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in tlie distance, And the good that we can do.

Thb Hon. C. H. Broraby on Tuesday night defended the mission of Mr J, E. Redmond, M.P., and justified the importation of Irish questions and grievances into these colonies, on tbo ground that Irishmen hero, by tx pressing their sympathy, were helping on tho cause of their brethren at Homo. We dissent altogether from Mr Bromby's view, and with good roason. Wo have before shown that wbon it was a question of real distress and practical sympathy, the colonists, as such, have boon conspicuous for their liberal roiponse to appeals made to them, apart from the question of nationality or creed. But tho "mission" of Mr Redmond has no such recommonda tion to broad human sympathies. It Is a purely Irish question which he ventilates, and it is a question which necoisarily rctolvos itself into one of Irish versus English, unless it is more sharply defined as one of loyal versus dis loyal Britons. Tho latter is a view which the chief of the mission tepudiates, In com« mon with Irishmen in general; but ilmple assertion does not go far to remove the very heavy weight of testimony regarding the revolutionary character of tho movement for which funds and sympathy are boing so actively canvassed. Irishmen have, of courso, a perfect right to pour their contri butions into the pockets of designing agitators, if they are so minded j bnt thoy ought to do it without dinning into the oars of their peaceful neighbours thoir eternal tales ol wrong and suffering. If colonial Irishmen believe their native land Is so terribly oppressed, and their brethren at Homo aro co badly used, they could aend over their contributions with out at all stirring up ill-feeling here. We repont, that every Irishman who gives countenance to theso ill-advised tours of "stumping" land Leaguers and Home Rulers, fail* in his duty as a colonist, and so fur forfeits the esteem of bis neighbours. And all this, we are lirnily assurod, without doing a tittle of good to their friends ot Home. Now, as always, it ia true what Byron said to the degenerate Greeks--

Hereditary bondsmon I know ye not, \Yho wonld bo frco, themselves muat strike tho blow!

if tho peoplo of Ireland have wrongs to redress, tbey must of nocessity do the work themselves; and Yankee "bonnco" and Colonial "blow" is just ho much onorgy wasted, if directed towards tho amelioration of Ireland. Revolution is the right of ovcry people alike, and if revolution fails, its consequences must be borne. But every Government has a right at least as Imperative as that which justifies a popular rising. It is the instinct of self preservation, no less strong in States than in individuals, which warrants every Go vernment to suppress sternly any attempted subversion of its rule. We insist on this right for colonies possessed of responsible Government, and aro glad to see that the Government of few South Wales has taken a firm stand on tho subject, and that it is backed by public opinion. Sydney has, if we mistake not, a much larger pro portion of the Irish element than Auckland, and yet there Mr J. E. Redmond has met with the mest determined opposition, bo much so that soma of the moat respocted Irish residents held aloof from him during his stay there. Warned beforehand of this probable attltudo on the part of many ol his compatriots, Mr Bodmond so moderated his sentiments in his Sydney speeches that little exception could be taken to them. But some of his injudicious adheronts have indulged in wilder t> tatements, which have called forth tho notioe of the Government. A Mr Dalton, a Justice of the Poace, has been called upon to oxplaiu his conduct in presenting an address to Mr J. E. Redmoud recently. This peacoful Justice said that the state of Ireland was such that if Australia was similarly placed, a bloody insurrection wouldresult.thus justifying the outrages and crimes which are of frequent

occurrence in Ireland. We havo not yet particulars of his "explanation," but if Biich is not satisfactory, he will undoubtedly b"! removed from the Commission of the Peace, Moro cutiouß and instructive is tho escapudo of Mr Copeland, a member of the Mew South Wale* Ministry, who has been forced to resign his portfolio thioutfh the Rodnioud agitation. Mr Copoiand was Minister of Public Works, and iv that capa city be had refused to grant a free railway pass to Mr J. E. Redmond. Whether he repented of this resolution or not doca not; clearly appear, but it seems that ou St, Patrick's Day he went to an Irish banquet, got rather " elevated " on Irish, whisky, piououuccd nn extravagant oulo gium on Irish character, and explained hia gr.-unda for refining a railway pass to the Irish gentleman who is now agitating these I colonies. Such a clamour has arisen over Mr Copcland's notion that ho has resigned his scat in the Ministry, and retired—in ail likelihood, permanently—into private life. Tho violoncu displayed by tho Hibernian party nt the meeting held in opposition to Mr Redmond, and their organised attempt to stono sir Henry Patkcs as he lett the building, arc but the beginning of the chronic class win- that will iuovitably niise lv the colonies out of tho stirring up of raco prejudices and tho revival of old grievances which would bo much better left to slumber in oblivion. Ah the Sydney "Mail" re marked, "Tlio lirst fruits of Mr Redmonds mission are being gathered. Ho has sowu the wind, nnd wo have had tho preliminary whiti'of the whirlwind. Ho has brought home to us in a very striking way what is tho natural effect of seditious harangues addressed to an excitable peoplo, and how inconsistent they aro with the maintenance of public order, and tho quiet enjoyment of rational liberty. He came out to raise funds, nnd instead of that ho has raised a storm. He hos imported Irish politics into Sydney, and mado them for tho moment the strongest element In our local politics,' It is becauso wo do not wish to sso a repeti tion of tho Now South Wales incidents here that we objtct to tho minsion of the Mestrs Redmond, and view with disfavour the lectures of Mr Bromby. It is to avoid, if possible, such disgraceful iloting as took pl«ce in Sydney ovor Irish affairs that we deprecate tho Importation of old-world feuds into our colonial homo, convinced that by and-bythoadvanceofpubllcopinlonherowill act as a prohibitive tariff upon such imports, and that tho contraband article will not be in any demand.

There will bo no iisuo of the STAR to morrow (Good Friday), The papor will appoar as usual on Saturday and Monday.

The Star Saturday Supplement this week will bo n large doublo number filled with cntoitainiog reading matter. A com plete tale, entitled " Half a Loaf," will be given, iv addition to a large instalment of the Bcrlnl tnlo, "The House of White Shadows;" also, "Sketches of London Life—Too Much of a Good Thing;" "A Sensational Murder Case;" "Extraordinary Career of an Adventuress;" "An Exciting Game of Whist j" " Pf-yehometry," by Pro fessor Donton; "Life in a Lighthouse;" "l'ho Cardinal's Watch;" "Boy Mur derers;" "Rambles Bound tho World- Visit to the Famous Preacher of Now York —•Visit to tho Shakers, &c.;" " Harem Life In Egypt;" Odds and Ends, Poetry, Selec tions for Ladies, &c„ &c.

Tho ship Bordor Chief was to-day gaily decorated with bunting, and tho Ucrmau Cor.sul, Mr X, T, Gamble, hoisted the natonnl flag io honour of the §Gtb birthtUv of William, Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia, who was bom on March 22nd, 1707.

There wan somo talk yo»terday of arruop iii^; a match between the Taranaki cricket ers and a team of colts, to be played to-day. The idea wa*, however, eventually aban doned, lt bc'HK considered desirable thai the visitors should bine BOine rait beforo commencing the contest with ihe .Auckland representative team on Saturday next.

The captain of tbe Mataura has requested -Messrs Flshur and Co., of Queon-street, to delay shippingftirthcr consignmontsof sheep for a few days, as tbo temperature is not sufliciently low for their reception, but possibly by Friday or Saturday the tlup may bo iv duo condition, Tho delay, there fore, as reported was not in connection with the railway, ns Mr Mocdonnld is most nnxloaß that every facility shall be afforded to the company, and is prepared to run a special train nt nny hour.

Our weekly market prlco list is published in another column. Xhero are few changes of importance from quotations of last Fri day. Butter remains at lOd per lb. whole- Bole, and ls retail, and eggs at ls 3d per dozan wholcialo, nnd ls 6d ictMl, which will be tbo ruling prico for Saturday's market. Gum Is unaltered, and tbo receipts for the North to dato aio about 400 tons.

Entries for tho Ponsonby Regatta which takes place on Easter Monday, March 26th, were leceived last ovcnlng, and are pub lished on the fourth page of this issue. They aro generally satisfactory, although a few additional competitors in one or two sailing races wonld have proved acceptable. The entrance foes received amounted to £22 la 6d.

It is understood tbat tho position of Lady Superintendent of tho Auckland Hospital bas been offered to a lady who came out from England to fill a similar ap- S ointment on the staff of.tho Christchurch [ospital. No reply has yet been received from her, but it ls very probable she will be engaged.

A feature In connection with the Pon sonby Regatta on Monday next will be a swimming performance which has been promised by Mr Fannell, a professional gentleman now in Anckland. Mr Pannell & remarkably clever In tbe aquatic element, and no doubt hia exhibition will prove an attraction to many to visit the Flagship,

The Auckland Railway Band and their friends, wives, and sweethearts will take an excursion to-morrow by the s.s, lona to Kawau, tbo island home of Mir George Grey, K.C.B. A pleasant treat is antici pated, whlob, should the woather be fine, and tho sun outshine, will be happily realised, „

Last night the office-bearers of the Friendly Societies in Christchurch dlscueeed the Bubjoct of National Insurance and agreed :—" That this meeting approve of the scbomo 03 proposed by the Hon, Major Atkinson, and request him to proceed with the preparation of hia Bill, and to furnish copies of the same to the various Friendly Societies at tbe earliest dato possible." Major Atkinson has promised to comply with tho request.

By tho omission ol two lines in our re port of the Assessment Court yesterday it was made to appear (hut Iho City South appeals would bo heard on Wuducsdnyncxt, whereas It waa decided to take them to day. A II unsettled enses, hnwover, in ths whole of the wards will be heard on- Wednesday, so that appellants who hate not yet appeared beforo tho Court can do ko then, No person has boon allowed to be prejudiced by non-attendance, but thia grace will not bo cxtendod to abscntoes Irom Wednesday's sitting.

In sailing races a good deal always depends on tho manner in which a boat is handled, nnd wc havo, therefore, for the benefit of thoso interested, collocted the fol lowing information, giving tho list of com peting boats and tho names of por«ons in whose hands thoy will be placed during tho regatta oh Monday next: -Christina, Jack aon; City of Naples, Sullivan; Minx, W. Jones; Jessie Logan, J. Whito; Belle, D. Holland; Sybil, M, Fairs; Socrot, J, Cope; Brothers, J. Gallagher; Gem, R, Murphy; Florence, Campbell; Lifuka, J. Clare; Quoonio, D. Georgo ; Empress, J. i.ogan; Gorlio, Ike Hunt; Observer, W. Marshall; Madge, W, Matthews; lark, A, Whito ; Apt, Irving; Ada, Dalton ; Una, P. Gorman; Glance, G. Potloy; Chance, Riley.

Tho play of tbo Taranaki crlckolors im proved considerably yesterday, thoir bowl ing boing lairly true and woll-pitchcd, whilo their batl ing was better than ou tho previous day. Boresford played a good steady stonewalling innings, and saw tho fall of (even wickois beforo ho was obligod to retire. It is stated as a reason for the Em»ll scores ol the visitors that the ground was ent rely different to what thoy have been accustomed, and played too fast for them. The Taranaki fielding was remarkably good, and the return to tbe wickets smart and accurate. ('no great fault which appears to exist with almost every man is the slowness in run* getting, aud it was apparmt yester day that dozens of runs were lost through evident fear of being run out. The Anckland fielding was good in some instances, Gray making a smart point, and in others it was bad, Kwing at cover-point, repeatedly letting the ball pass him. Brown did remarkably well as long-stop, bnt his wild throw-in on two occasions, told against him. The South mon proved very vaJuablo in tho team, Leahy carry ing off first bowling honours, and Howaid being top scorer.

An alteration has been mado In the time table ot the steamer Coromandol, She leaves Coromandel for the Thames at 6.30 a.m, on Monday tho 26th and the Thames for Coromandel at 10 p.m. on the same day.

A day's match has been arranged to take place on the Domain to-morrow between tbe Alpha aud Gordon Cricket Clubs, play commencing at 10.30 am. The Alpha team will bj represented by Messrs Jackson, Hay, Crauch, Cutler, Nesbit, Goodacre, White, Abel (2), Kilpatrick, and Baker.

The Friendly Societies intend holding a meeting to consider Major Atkinson's National schomo. A preliminary meeting was held Inst night, and circulars will bo issued inviting the various Ordcra to take part in v Contcrcnco ou the subject.

Tho members of the nope ol Parnoll Lodge of Good Templars havo made ar rangements for their auuual pic-nic at Riverhead. The p.s. Tainui will leave tbe Queen-street Wharf at 8.30 in tha morning. Captain LeKoy aud tho ollicers and ladies of the lodgo will share the pleasures of the excursion.

A nice distinction is drawn by the " Poverty Hay Standard " between a journalist and a mon, thus :—" Tho man who would, or could ever wield a pen in tho defence of the action of tho present Government, or in nn attempt to palliate tho crimes committed aud instigated by Io Kooti is undeserving of tho name of a journalist, even if he should claim a right to bo termed a man,"

Tho s.s. Rotomahana is unnounced to leave tho Thames on Monday at seven o'clock. Return tickets will bo issued by tho Rotomabaua, nvallablo for that vessel only, from March 21st to March 28th, 18S3, incluaive, Saloon, 10s; Btcorage, 7s 6d.

The Auckland Rowing Association Regatta, which takes place ou the afternoon ol Saturday, the 28th of April next, will in clude six events, viz.: Senior and Junior bona fide Amateur Fours, Bcnlor and Junior Amateur Fours, Maiden Fours and Scul lors' Raco. Full particulars will bo fur. nUhod by advertisement in a future issue Captain John McKenaio has been appointed starter, Mr Joseph Rennet, unipiro, and Mr M. IS iccol, judge.

The Otngo Land Board yesterday con sidered tho alleged "dummyism" at the recent sales, and ordered tho auctioneers to report whether the persons declared pur chasers were tho bidders, if their declara tion were made at tho timo of the sale, and generally as to the sale. It was resolved, that tho Issue of licenses be delayed until the recoipt of such report.

The attention of property • holders is directed to advertisement In anothor column respecting tho hearing of appeals. The Assessment Court sitajagain on Wednesday, 28th inst.

A special sorvico will bo hold on Good Friday evening in the Theatre Itoyal, when addresses will be delivered by the Revs. J. S, Hill, J, Robertson, and C. W. Oliver. Tbe scrvico will commence at 7,30. All aro invited.

The difference between tho Victoria

Voluntoor Company and the Rifle Associa tion, relative to the Rifle Rango, has been amicably settled, and the range bas been handed over to the Association for next Saturday.

Michael Lynch, charged nt the Police Court with assaulting Jainoa Rcardon, paid expenses, and tho caso was withdrawn. George Williams, for assaulting John T. O'Kcole, was lined Is and costs. To-day's hitting of tho P.M. Court was unusually short, the whole of tho casei sot down on the list having cither been ad journed or disposed of beforo 1 o'clock. Only Iwo cases were defended, and- they occupied but a few minutes each. A horao with dray uttacliod bolted in Victoria-sircct to-day, and in tho course of its wild career down Queen-street, inflicted i.laiiiii.c iv variou-i diicctions. A collision took place with one of Mr. Young's omni buses, which sustained rather serious iu jury.

The u:ual weekly meeting of the Pitt slrect Young Men's Improvement Class is postponed till Thursday evening next, 29th inst. The usual programme will be adhered to.

The charge of selling liquor to William Hums, prefeired agaiust Daniel Scallon, ia set down for hearing at the Polico Court on Saturday next.

Sir Henry Parkes, at the anti-Redmond meeting in Sydney, said :— f the Irish Land League was palpably identified with ono thing, its palpable idcntilication was with Irish crime—(cheers)-nud all the ingenuity and all the sophistry could not by any pos sibility free that organisation from com plicity iv the murder, the frightful murder of Mr Burke and Lord Cavendish, (Applause.) The dust-carts will not make their usnal tour of tho city to-morrow, the trip having beeu postponed until Saturday, owing to tho holiday. The match between tho Anckland Repre sentative team and the Taranaki eleven promises to be a good one. Dufaur will not bo able to play for Auckland, and Gardnor will take his place, while W. Wynyard has been aoloctod to play instead of Blair, who is also prevented from taking part iv this match, tt was considered pro bablo that Testro wonld also bo absent from Auckland, but he returned from Mer cury Bay by tbe Flngal to-day, and will therefore bo prepared to play,

Amongst the announcements of services to-morrow, we notico one that should be particularly helpful, natnoly, a special aervico of devotion, which is intended as au aid to preparation for tho reception of the sacrament of tho Lord's Supper on Easter Day. We understand that it will consist of prayers, meditations, and addresses, with appropriate hymns and some beautiful musical litanies to be sung by tho choir. Tho hour (8 p.m ) is ono that should afford many church-goers an opportunity of taking part in a service of snch an elevating character,

Tho members of the Ark of Eden Lodge, 1.0. G.T., gavo an open meeting in the Eden Halt last evening, under very favour able circumstances, The friends who con tributed to its success did so admirably. Tho idoa of these open Lodge meetings seems to bo the outside work of the Lodge. Principles liko tho Good Tomplars' should not bo kopt "under a bushel but set upon a hill." Education of its members up to the principles of tho Order ls tbe work of tbe weekly Lodge meetings, but open meet ings aro instituted to solicit outsiders to join tho crusade. The chairman and speakers of last evening certainly had this object in viow, and thoso who wore presout could not but havo realised the Importance of the work. The programme of the even ing comprised song' by Messrs Menzios, Holton, G. L. Lspine, William Clark and Smith, recitation* by Messrs Frylsnd and Llewollyn, readings by Mows Dickson and Jonis. Good addresses were delivered by Messrs' Griffith?, Jonos, and Long boitom,

At the Stall of Mrs McMatb, in tho Auokland Market, may br> H<*en a splendid show of prizo fruit; also fomo Ot the finest apples (var on-.) from the cohords of Mr sharps, of 'Valkomltl. Tha simules hour irtrlklDK evi dence of what tho soil of tho North Island la capable of producing in the fruit line.

Kubber Stamps on shortest notico, Print nroperiy; ro b.otohlnis; pilooa reduced —Uesiop, Darby-street.—(kdvt.)

Singer's Sewing Machines, cash, or 2s Gd nor weok—D, S. Chambers, 70, Quoon-stroet.— (Advt.

ACCIDENT TO W. SWANSON, ESQ., M.H.R.

Mr Wm. Swanson, M.H.H., met with a serious accident at his residence in Liver pool-street, last evening. About seven o'clock ho was attempting to get on top ot a stono wall, for somo purpose at present unexplained, whon losing his hold bo fell backwards, coming heavily to tho ground. He had to bo assisted into the house, and medical attendance was at onco secured, when it was discovered Mr Swanson had broken one leg in two placos and sprained his ancle. Ho will, in consequence, bo con fined to tho house for somo time.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

Maroh 32.1883. Hank of N.Z.-Sellera, £23 7s Sd NationM Bank-Sellers, 71s Colonal Bark—Buyers, 45s 6d; Seller?, 181 N.Z, Insurance-Bui era. 73a S.B. Innuranoe-Bu. err, 58s N.Z. Loan and Mercantile-Sellers. £6 Auokland Gas-49: buyers. £& is; sellers. £9 Unlon'Baah and Door <new)-Beliere, «816a Auokland TimDer (new)-Sollerß fiß His Coromandel 8.8. Co.-Buyers. 16s New Zealand fhipping-Sellew, 92s Aooldtnt Insurance-Bayers, 6» Id Queen of Beauty-28« Bd, 27s M 295; sellers, 28s Qneenofß auty Tribate-23a6d Deep Level Cross—6e 3d; buyers, Us; sellers, Bs3d Prlnca Imperial-Ms, 63s Werahlko—27s ' JO3BPH NKWMAN. Ohalrman,

SCINTILLATIONS.

Facts in red ink appear ink-rcd-iblo. lt ia better to live happy than to die rich,

A child died recently at Parramatta through rum-drinking, Dunedin City Council are determined to stop tho steam motor on the tramways, To bring up a child in the way it should go, lead the way. The real lucky fisherman is the one who doesn't catch the rheumatism,

Barnum'* Australian blacks exhibit on Takapuna Racecourse, North Shore, on Saturday a tcmoon, The only chance to sec boomerang-thro wing in Auckland. * Hop-pickers can earn 15a a day in the hop-fields of MrGillice, of Urmond, Poverty Bay. A shark recently caught at Sydney had in his stomach a dog with a collar on, a man's boot, and a potted meat tin. Two members of the Salvation Army, youug women, are in prison at Paterson, New Jersey, for attempting to murder their father. A do?, who had lost the whole ot her interesting family, was scea trying to poke a piece of crape through the keyhole of a New York sausage shop. Says the "Sydney Kvcning News":— ' Gordon Gooch, tho famous Australian basso, has made his debut in opera with the Simdnsens in Auckland. Ho had to ihave off his whiskers for the part of Don Jose, in Maritana."

Mr Kempthorne, managin? director of the Drug Company, Is so well-pleased with tho way business waa carried on during his illnons that ho gives £500 to the staff fund.

Cotopaxi is twenty thousand feet high. Its eruptions ascend four miles higher, and extond for twenty or thirty miles. Tho ashes arc so light that it takes twenty-five thousand of them to weigh a single grain. Tho Oddfellows of Dunedin look with suspicion on Major Atkinson's National Insurance proposals, as aiming a death blow at friendly societies. An old bachelor asked an authoress if she could throw any light on kissing. "I could," said she, looking archly at hira, " but I think It is better in tho dark."

A lad who was frost-bitten at Dunedin, and bad to havo both legi amputated, goes to Melbourne to get artificial limbs. The Hokitika coach upset yesterday morning, through the horse starting off. Of the seven passengers, Mr Seddou M.H.R., Inspector Kmenon, and Mr McKenna, late newspaper agent, sustained icuts and bruises.

PROPOSED AUCKLAND SHIPPING COMPANY.

Wk are pleased to learn that there is ovory probability of i. local shipping company boing formed with tha object of taking over the fine fleet of sail ing vessels now owned by Messrs Stono Bros., of Auckland, and extending the trade in which that firm is at present engaged. Messrs Stono Bros.' fleet includes euch vessels as tho barque Laiia (iron), of 500 tons register, barque Alcestis (iron), 400 tons; barque Cabaifeidh, 333 tons; brigantine Peerless, 292 tons; barquo Bella Mary, 250 tons; topsail schooner, Clatinda, 125 tons; and the brigantine Energy, 185 tons. This gives a total of 2055 tons, whilo the firm has in addition, now on the way from America, two largo vessels. Tho vessels named nro engaged on behalf of the owners in different parts of the world, One is on the way to London, another la South Africa, a third at Mauri tius, several in tbo intercolonial trade, all hcing profitably employed. Mejsra Stone Biotncrs have only rccontly entered upon tho trado between Auckland and Lon don direct. Thoy dispatched tho Laira with a full cargo a few months ago, while they havo tho lino ship Border Chief now almost loaded, and another vessel to follow as speedily ns she is out of ht:r bctth. It is principally with the object of lollowing up this trull'ic between this port and London, already so well begun, that has f;ivcn rise to the proposal to form a local company to take it over aud extend it. The company will have a capital of £100,000, in shares of £5 each, and its avowed object is to establish a direct line of i first-class sailing vessels between Auckland and Loudon. The proposal so far as known has found great favour here, and a large number of our business men have con setitcd to take up shares and allow their names to be placed upon tho directorate. Such a company would undoubtedly bo ot i great benefit to Auckland, for at present wo can boast of no such local combination. Tbo Union Company and New Zealand Shipping Com -1 pany bas its principal interests centred in the South, and it is only natural that our merchants should eagerly accept tho present opening to establish a local compasy ot which they can have full control and derive nil benefits. The trade between thia port and London is increasing monthly, and only recently we had occasion to remark upon the great number of vessols now loading here with cargo for the homo market. Our produce of gum, wool, &c, has been in* crossing much of late, and now the ex portation of frozen meat has been entered upon. At home, too, the number of vessels loading for tho voyage to this port direct, is for in excess of previous years, and there can be little doubt there is a capital open ing for tbe new company, for which we piophccy a great future.

MINING NEWS.

TBI following reports have been received :—

New Pbinck Impbkial.— Ihe cross-cat at No, 5 level is now through the bard bar, and into the white sandstone country which surrounds the lead, the distance driven through the rock, including chamber, being 52 feet. This week should see the lead cut and connection effected with winze, when driving both ways upon the lead will be commenced. It will be necessary to sink a winze on the eastern side of the shaft for ventilation. Cross-cut, No. 4 level, has been extended 12 feet past whore the large reef was cut on the left-hand side of the drive, and lt is not showing on the other side yet The reason I assign for the reef taking snch a big heavo is on account of its having a greater underlie than the other lodes, and it iB also at the point where the bard rock met with In ttralght cross-cut abuts against the break, which will also assist in throwing it further off Tho drive going south upon thia reef to connect with Doop Level Cross has boen extended 10 feet, Tbo roof continues to look exceed ingly well, gold having been seen freely all through the stone at every breaking down, and, what is hotter still, it is crushing well at the battery. Drives on No. 2 and footwall loads are still boing carried on, and arc producing fair crnshlug dirt, gold being frequently seen when breaking down. Slopes abovo N 0.4 level continue to look very woll and produce good crushing dirt, and occasionally some good picked atone and specimens come to Band, Last week lewt. of specimens was obtained from ffo. 8 stopo, «o. 2 section west (8011>.«. of which I advised you of by Wire), and lest night and to-day 801bs. moro caino to hand from tho fame stopo, with a vory fair show of gold left in the back. Drivo on footwall load to No. 3 lovel, which Is being dtivon by Hand of Friendship Com pany's contractor?, is now within 18 feet of the boundary. The lead, although still mullooky, is being saved and put through tbo battery. Crushing with 12 head of stamps is still proceeding, and continnes to shape woll, although not quite so good as previous week, deep ievblj Cross.—There is very little change lv the appoarance of reef in the stopes since last report, It maintains its size, and a fair amount ol good crushing stud is coming to hand. There has not boon much picked stone received for the last few days, but there is still a few pounds coming to hand from some part of tbo stopes nearly every day. In driviog work ou the reef a little gold is seen in the stone every time the quartz is broken down. In tbe course of a few days I intend to commence the leading stope from junction on top of the drivo. Contractors of South drive at 640 feet level have elmost com pleted their contract, and tenders have been called for another 100 ft, Twenty head of stampers are employed this week running full time, and tho quartz tbat is being put through is shaping very well, There is on hand 6370zs of amalgam and about 3001bs picked stono.—(Signed) James CODTTS. March 21.

At its meeting yesterday the Otago Land Board agreed to the perpetual leasing of an area of 26,000 acres of Crown lands in one hundred sections, An amendment to re serve the greater portion of these lands for sale on the deferred-payment system was lost.

By advertisement elsewhere it is an* nounced tbat there will be services in St. Paul's Church to-morrow at 8 a.m. 11 am. 2,30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. At the 11 a.m, service the Bey. J. Hill will preach, at tho evening service the Boy. C. M, Nelson (incumbent) will deliver a sermon on " The Grave ol Jesm," The afternoon service is for children,

The IStoppage of the Surveyors.

WAHANUI'S ARMY.

ISO Men Advance Against

the Obstructionists.

(BY TBLE<_SRAPII_—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

ALEXANDRA, this day. Thbre was a large gathering of natives at Kopua this morning; they began gathering through the night iv obedience to Wabanui's demand for men to force through the survey of the railway. Te Wetero has 26 men with him. He left over 30 behind at the Upper Mokau. These he tent a messenger for.-' With what has gathered through tho night, it is expected that fully 150 ore present at To Kumi to-day,

Wahanui goes from Kopua to Otoro hangn to-day, the body of men going on to Te Kumi, when, if the pieseuce of Wahanui is wanted, he will go on to Te Kumi. Having a talk with Wetero last night, ho fully agreed that the selection of Mr Hurst house to go through the settlement of re turned Parihaka prisoners, from the post. tion Hursthouae occupied at Parihaka, was eminenlty injudicious, Mr Wilkinson, Government agent, loft here at seven thia morning, picking up the main body at Kopua,

Te Wetere has behaved very well, Te Wheoro is at hia settlement, holding aloof, many of hia people being among the obstructionists. All these things tend to show that the Manlapoto object to tbe Watkatos being on thoir land.

It is expected the party will reach Te Kumi about three or four p.m.

The Preparations for Strife.

Wahanui Consults with Rewi,

ALEXANDRA, this day.

Wahanui has come down to Alexandra instead of going to Otorohanga. He goes from hero to Kibikihi to see Manga, About sixty people went from Kopua this morning, but the bulk tf the strength will come Lorn Otorohanga, Three pakehas went with this expedition against his will and advice, viz.: Mr Wil kinson, Government agent; MrCook, store* keeper, Alexandra; and a man named Reynolds, living in the district. He (Wahanui) is perfectly satisfied in his own mind, and i« not wanting any strenuous help, Major Te Wheoro came aver to Wbatiwhatihoa this morning to consult with the Waikato chiefs as to what shall be done,

The "Waikato Times" Account.

How the Surveyors were

Captured.

HAMILTON, this day,

Tho " Waikato Times " correspondent at Aloxandra, wires lost night as follows: •'Mr Hursthouse, who left here yesterday morning to report on tho practicability of a railway between here and Taranaki, has again, this time forcibly, been stopped by natives near To Uira, As Mr Hursthouse was tnis time under the wing of Wahanui, and was actually accompanied by Wetero To Rerenga, the Mokau chief, and some 25 fol lowers, it was generally supposed that his mission would be unopposed, Such, however, turned out not to be the case, as the first obstructionists gracofulJy retired, bnt the To Kaumsrau, as tho Paiihaka returned crowd aro called, proved irreconcileablo. No doubt, boing previously acquainted through To Wetero's escort, thoy assembled near To Uira in force. Mnhukiti was their lcador. On the party npproachiug he culled out to them that his God or spirit bad called upon him to protect their land. Then to his followors, •' briDg the pakeha here," and a rush was at onco made for Dar Hursthouse, who was in the centre of the party,. Tho escort, slipping off their horses, protected him and hia companion. Over and over the horses rushed the attacking party, who for some time were resisted, Xc Rore received rather severe blows in the defence, blood boing spilt, The Europeans wero al»o roughly handled. Te Wetero, being highly afraid that life might bo lost, called out, saying that ho and his Europeans would become prisoners. The strife immediately coated, and all proceeded to tho settlement, Te Wetere at once sending an account to Wahanui, at Kopua, who is much con cerned. He also sent word to tbe Govern ment agent hers, Mr G, Wilkinson, who proceeded to Kopua for consultation this morning. No apprehension need ba felt for the safety of the prisoners. The only motive for the natives objecting to Mr Hursthouse going through la to enter their proteat against what they consider the Native Minister's undue haste in forcing his way through In the absence of Tawhaio, before any settlement haa been come to of the differences between the two races."

Later.

Wetere Te Berenga who escorted Mr Hursthouss has jnst arrived here, and reports that under pretence of going on to Mokan, he escaped from tbe party, who ■topped there. Ho Bays most of his party were stripped of their clothes in defending Mossrs fiarsthouse and Newsham, whom v'-iey had surrounded with their horses. His men, seeing the determination of the attacking party, broke off their stirrup, leathers and irons to defend themselves. The Europeans soeing bloodshed, called upon them to desist, when all left for tbe settlement, each prisoner guarded. At present the fire men are in different houses. He haa interviewed Wahanui since at Kopua, who is very indignant at the whole affair, and has sent out messengers in all directions to assemble the natives to morrow to release or accompany the pri soners through, Mr Bryce havim? put the responsibility on him. At least 200 will start from Kopua for Te Uira with this object.

Rewi Favours the Obstructionists.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRtSPONDENT.)

KIHIKIHI, this day. Tho Maoris sent to Waikato from Pari hska by Mr Bryce, were tbe persons who obstructed Mr Hursthouse and sent him back. Mr C. 0. Davis had an interview with Manga yesterday. He nnd party objected to the course taken, aud declared openly that no protection would be afforded to the Kailway Engineers.

The Prisoners still Detained.

KIHIKIHI, 1.17 p.m.

Mr Hursthouse and party are still re tained as prisoners at Uira by To Whiti's adherents.

The Attitude of Mr Bryce.

(BY TJXEGKAPH-OWN O .'RRESPONDENT,)

WELLINGTON, this day. Telegrams have been received by tho Hon. tho Native Winieter describing the outrage by a band of Maoris on Mr Hurst house and party. It is understood that Mr Bryce has replied, stating that tbe obstruction was no doubt the work of religious fanatics, for which the Maoris as a body wero not responsible. • He considers the matter, however, to be one requiring immediate counter action, and points out that it Ii the duty of Ngatimaniapoto to deal with the offence, as it was committed on their territory. He promises that, if affairs are not settled in a day or two, he will take steps to re move the obstruction and effectually pre sent anything farther of the same kind. This is interpreted to mean tbat if the Parihaka fanatics do not yield to the coercion of Wahanui and his peoplo the Native Minister will send a strong force Armed Constabulary and take the obstruc tionists into custody.

HOTEL DESTROYED BY FIRE.

WELLINGTON, this day.

The Waitenga hotel and stables in Wairarapa were destroyed by fire last night. The insurances are : National £500; Vic toria £300; North British and Mercantile £200; Liverpool, London and Globe, £200; total, £1300,

Mr J. Clare has J nst turned out from his boat shed, a smart loosing 31 ton yacht, built for Governor Wellington, or Vavan, Friendly I*. lauds, vbe has been entered In the race for tbat class ot boats at the Ponsonby Regatta. Mr Glare has also in course of construction a 10 ton yaoht and a 4 ton yaoht, also for the Islands.

CABLEGRAMS.

REUTKa'S TELEQBAM.

(Received—March 22,1.45 p.m.)

BOYCOTTING lUISBM3N IN ENGLAND.

LONDON, March 21st.

A somewhat poweful movement againt the employment of Irishmen is being organised in Liverpool, acd is cxpcccted to extend to other towns.

The death is announced to-day of Right Hon. Sir George Jcssol, Master of tbo Rolls, ago 59. NIHILISTIC THREATS OF VIOLENCE. ! ST. PETERSBURG, March 20. Intelligence is to baud from Moscow that tho Governor of that city bas received a communication warning him that Krem lin, the citidel in which tho Emperor is to be crowned, will be blown up, unless a charter is granted before the coionation takes place, LOUD DUFFERIN AND EGYPT. CAIKO, March 20. It is announced that Earl Dufferip will return to Constantinople early iv May, by which time he will have completed the the objects of his special mission to Egypt.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Alarming Condition of Ireland.— Mr Parnell Fears Further Violence.

LONDO.V, March 21.

Mr Parnell in a recent speech stated that the condition of Ireland is now desperate, and that every specias of violence is pos sible.

ASSISTED EMIGRATION PROPOSAL.

LONDON, March 21,

The Charity Organisation Society in tend to request bir Charles Dilke, Presi dent of the Local Government Board, to advance emigrants money from the rates collected on the security of land grants. FRENCH BLOCKADE OF MADA GASCAR. The French Government have issued orders to their gunboats at Madagascar to blockade the ports, MORE IlflßH OUTRAGES FEARED. In a speech Mr O'Donnell stated that the Land Leaguers of Ireland were becoming desperate, and that violent outrages are possible. THE SKYE CRuFrERS. A commission has been appointed to inquire under what conditions the claims of the Islo of Skye ciofters shall be con sidered.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE STEAMSHIP AUSTRAL.

SYDKEY, March 21,

The Anstral has been safely docked, and the necessary repairs will be at once pro proceeded with.

MR COPELAND'S RESIGNATION. SYDNEY, March 21.

The resignation of the portfolio of Works by Mr Copeland is now officially an nounced.

SYDNEY, this day. It is understood that. Ministers are hesi tating about accepting Mr Copeland's resig' nation.

THE BISHOP OF NELSON.

MELBOURNE, March 21,

Dr, Suttor, Bishop of Nelson, is a pas senger for New Zealand by the Manapouri, which sailed yesterday.

MELBOURNE, March 21,

Tho wheat market is dull ana irregular. Shipping parcela are quoted at 5s 4d, Malting barley is in gooa demand at 5s Cd. New Zealand oats are in less demand, and pi ices are weaker. Mllliug oats aic worth 3s 4d to 3i sd.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.—This Day.

(Before TT. G. Beth Smith. Beg. 8.W.)

UNDEFENDED CASES,

In the following coses, judgment went for tho plaintiffs by default:— L. D. Nathan and Co. v. W. Stack, £17 13s 3d; J. Cosgrave and Co. v. George Jeffries, £13 8s lid : Union Beach Gold Mining Co. v. Thomas Manning, £8 15s; James Mason v.. H. S. Fitzhcrbert, £2 2s ; F.J. Somerfield v. Edward Kelly, £5; Thomas Ussher v. William Kelly, 7s 2d j J. A. j Beale v. A. Paynes, £2 9s 8d; Henry Figg Lv. F. Bannister, £28 17s 6d; B. Patterson Iv. James Hendry 235; J, H. Field v. I Michael Kirby, 38s.

JUDGMENT SUMMONS

F. Somerfield v. M. H. Frost.—Claim, £9 3s Id. Defendant did not appear, and order therefore was made to pay 29th ult., in default, 7 days' imprisonment. Amelia Thomally v. John George.— Claim, £3 16s 6d.—Defendant did not ap pear, and he was ordered to pay next Thursday; la default, 5 days' imprison ment. George Hulme v. Edwin Davidson.— Claim, £7 6s lid.—Ordered to pay by instalments! of 4s; in default, 7 days' im prisonment. ADJOURKED. Bank ot Australia v. Joseph lTnltoni £36; J. Mills and Another v. Fred Wright, £16 ; Henry Elliott, v. John Burke, £3; Q. W. Binney v. Herman Mattson, £48 ls; John Leek v. K. A. Bnrgess, £7 78 lOd j James O'Connor v. Wm, Bnrtonshaw, £2 5s 6d ; Jonathan Heape v, Bichard Morrow, £5 lis 6d; Geo. Hnlme v. J. C. MacCormick, £3 18s 2d; Jas. Corley v. Same, £32 18s 2d ; W. F. Patterson, v. N. G. M, Armstrong, £1412s 9d j; Same v. Same, £10; Donald v. W. J. M. Armstrong, £4. CASIS REINSTATED. W. W. Carlaw v. l>. Lindsay.—Claim, £2 lis.—Judgment was given last week for the defendant (who was present in Court), iv default of the plaintiffs appearance, but Mr Cotter now explained that tho plaintiff had gone by mistake to the Police Court, and only discovered his error when it was too late to rectify it Ho therefore asked tbat the case should bo reinstated.—His Worship decided to hear the evidence next week.

Same v. Jas. Spragg, claim £5.—A similar application was made in this case with a, like result. The circumstances' were the same.

Hart and Co. v. Peter Walker, claim £18 7s 2d„—ln this case judgment by default last week for tbe plaintiff, bnt on Mr '/yler'a application, nnd with Mr George's consent it was now reinstated upon the list.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Misers Walker and M&edunald, J.P,'a]

LiKOsNV.—Alfred Smith was asaln brounht un on a ohvge of stealing a aUver-pjatod water Jng, valae £1, on tho Ist of March, tho properu otuwon Humphries, of tho British Hotel.—On tho application of Mr Karl, who appeared for defendant, this oase was remanded until tho 31ft lest.

DRUNKS.—Thomau Stow and Mary Martin were flu Oil 6a eaoh.

FitsMH Lkave. — Henry Androwa was oharaed with bsing absont without leave from the British ship Lelterowe on tho 21st Inßt.— Prisoner, a smart young man, said ho merely went foi a walk. Hod no bad Intention.—The Captain said prisoner oame home flrnnk. He aid not wißh to aend tha j out. g man to prlßan If he wonld promise not to repeat tho oKanco — Prisoner promised to keop sober, and was dis charged with a caution.

Sundry STRiKES.-Frederick Dillamoro was charged with bruising the head of Georgo Onion by striking him with his clenched fiat on tke 21st instant.—Prisoner pleaded guilty Sergeant Whito said Mr Onion, who was in Court, would state the case—Mr Onion, who appeared with n discoloured eyo, deposed that pnsonor's friend came up to him in Free man's Bay, and sold "I've an old sore against rou," He did not know him, hut, atorebending danger, be ran; the perron waa Accosted hlin, cill'id oat to prisoner, ssylng: ''Here's Onion, tnm-lihlm up." 'ihe prisoner immediately rnshoa up and assaulted him: tho othor two men also struok him in Qnoon-atreet. —Constable O'Brien deposed to seeing pri ooner give complainant a severe blow; Onion wbb bleedinK-Ihe Banohconsidered tho aßßanlc proved, and ordered prisoner to psy a flue of 10s and costs, or In defanlt seven days' imprlßO ment.

Anoihkr Cisa.—James Kerr wan charged with assaulting Henry Coffee, by knocking film down, jumping on him, and trjnrlog his oreat toe.—Mr S. Hoskeih appeared lor complainant and MrK. Cooper for flefendant-Mr Hwketh called complainant to Btata the oaae_—Hesrv r-offae deponed that he was a Howiok man_ Had lived there for yesra On St. Patrick's nlßht. he went down to Lnndvn's hotel for a glass In honour cf his Salntthlp. Tooic » nobbier right enough, and on returning home Baw the shadow of a man. Anked whoso chost it was. "Ghost." Bald a voice, and forward came James Kerr and struofc him. knocked him down, jumped upon him, and threat ened to smash his faoe. He did not re taliate, thinking it best to appeal to the law! He old say something abont owinglhlm OT.in oonneotipn wjtticlearingaomeland" hedldnot XE?i_£il. 1!!l y,•,hon*ht " beit no*w do so; th«o was the lsw; was used very roughly, i his fllht^ EL*'*? Md *">*«»«4« bit not to' ftebti gava him no provooaUon: Mr nltL^eA^ "raack two^eaFs age. Defendant did say he would tell tome thins If he would promisa to punch: wonld not con sent. To Mr. B. Cooper: Hadteen to Howiok;

nobblers; eo«ld_!«_, hi ---—fi» well; had not been aad S^S 8 "^ "ay n»,_ the constable >A* * b « t ng ta'«rW» take; Horry Cooper udHnSh v*mikl« aa?J hart a b»rt toe ever aluee- wP/^MnobfiE and aekr-d tbat *nSww£ 8i.!5! ? ta"d ft ffl 1 -John Me&MUy.^gMg" Brady and Mrs Hasan iJ?J'BWa SVldmS' -finally HefenaantwSß_ln^ a, n not tttuSSS* on commons with bSTJ* *m 0C... inocktnK Mm down, and cifttlnl'S? 8 R*M<*

CITY ASSESSMENT COURT Yesterday.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq V The following alterations in the^Mf list were made yesterday afternoon v were crowded out of onr last issue •

City East. ' !• No». 385 and 386 : Thomas R_>»_i A Henry Wm. Henderson! and^fc I consent from £75 to £60. acß4 by No. 1125: Arthur Tilly tow -' Queen-Btteet-propcrtyvaluVdat^l, appellant wanted it reduced to likaM stated, however, that he paid IfSsa&« £208 per annum. His Wo«hlp con^ I the valuation too low rather t£^H_W aud therefore declined to reduce i?^ Grafton Ward:

No. 59 : Archelaus Bait— Mdni*_) i consent from £95 to £75, ~ aiusd ty

City North.

No. 153 :F. Qutck-reduced h« L I from £200 to £176. "y *"»■» 1 No. 823; Robert Neal-redawd k, I sent from £25 to £20. , T^/Mo. § Nos, 136,137, 802 and 8031 W ■>'_ ~ 1 son, Klliott-Btreet-Theappe_laitwM«?i 1 at £40, and on his evidewThSS' 4 fi it was ascertained that he had let i, 91! t the houses for 7s per we.k, and -two Z 2 I per week, thus showing an Income Wm per annum, ffis Worship pointed MS \ as this was so, the rate shonld b« m , i 1 steadof£4o. '<..., : ™™b 1

No. 803 ; Two cottages, W."F. JtW rsduced from £20 to £15? y^.

C% Siwtfc.

toßobfD'n^6B^^-^^ toDavi&uttSr^MN »o. 1308 : Henry Lipscomlie-niiß. .i tered to 8. Y. Collins, agent ' ■"* * toroi^o^toct Ckey-' nßn»''N towß°:K a frdNato^'-M Hos. Wand 180 :L. H. Netum^ reduced by conssnt from £105 to fltf No 1190: Alexonder |fl^| tion atrnck out bj'consent, aa fljjS perty is a public road, ~.; - No. 652 : Thos. Ussher-reducedivM sent from £15 to £10. - y

Nos. 1001 and 1002 j John VMBaik. reduced by oonsent from £60 to £62,

Karangahape, :>.A x £ 0, 75. 1 U/ ohn I to Francis Cherry, surveyor. , ;■;_..;ij Nos. 514 and 515: XhofvHani^iiMj by consent from £22 in each ease ti>£» So. 35: Daniel McPher_»a'i«dWw consent from £100 to £90. ' • J

No. 419 : Sarah Rout-name altenul.« Richard Salter.' .' ;,".';^,,.,, : T» No. 451: Sarah Rout-mime uttered U Hugh Given, labourer. .-■_:■... :.cyi '. .

No. 731 i MatthewiWWpHr^ altered to Geo. E. Spence," ' • No. 291: T.H. Bratby-^aame'siwt, Geo. Stewart.

Nos. 726 and 727: John Van Breda reducad by consent from £56 to £48.>. No. 398: Joseph Williams -nimoaltel to J. T. Harper. ..--•._•. .

Ponsonby Ward. No. 1,025: Bryan Cnllotty—name altered to Mary Baird. ~-;.

.No. 815: Philip Henry. Dtiis-un. aliered to Philip Herman Davis,",; _*o. 810: Owen Jones- name altwdtn William Farquhar; and reduced, bjcon. sent, fromflS to £8. No. 811: Sarah Jones—name allaedti William Farquhar ; and reduced, by co» sent, from £A to £2. _: N 0.'595; John Featon-name altemi to Ellen J- " Feat

.enuanejeaton. ; . , No. 1,162 : Janet GUchrlst—nmeitatj to George Plumtner, painter. No. 769 : S. E. Hughes, juil—reditu), by consent, from £55 to £42. No, 95 : W. B, Keal*—iedaced, tya sent, from £50 to £35.

No. 128: Mary Kelly -reduced, lj» tent, from £165 to £150.

No. 1,253 : Eliza isenden—reduced,^ consent, from £56 to £50. Nos. 722 and 723: R, A. Iscta-it. duced, by consent, from £60 euti to £53 and £52 respectively, - i No. 616: W. F. Cliiton-utMJllnl to Edwin Alfred Plumloy. " ";lfi

No. 622 : John Lorange—named tltd to Kdwin Alfred Plumley, Ho. 630 : Geo. Burton—name ilWli Edwin Alfred Plumley. a No. 477: Frank Rowo-name atWli John T. Rowe.

No, 654: Harry Swanson—reduced, _.[ consent, from £5 to £3. I:_

THIS DAY.

South Ward, X

Ro. 1,075: Samuel Davenport-'* valuation of £12 for building in ftstlli 1 Road was struck out, as it hu ton I moved. .... _ I Nos. 1,612 and 1^613; Samuel D» . § port—evidence having been!tat'en, il" | valuations were reduced from £25 snd fi. , 11 1 respectively to £21 and £48. ' No. 1,434: T. W_ Marsh, HowmM- 11 reduced from £75, to £65. No 1,304: T. Marsh, Lower BernM I street—name altered to William BoxA | son. Z ."'^*K|':. ■"; I Nos. 714, 715, 716, 717rW^Ofy/i Pitt-street-valued at £180.'. Tleapj*!- X lant submitted that £120 was a fair w» fa tion, and he also pointed out. that fa bi m months past threo ot the honsesludto m tenantless, inconsequence of repairs Into II effected to them.-His Wonhip w 1 thatc in consequence of this; "fl Offer was entitled to some rrf»cwi-?H The Town Clerk submitted. th^tw^M form a precedent if large alßwuiMiW ;B made for.buildings temporarily•'WTOJl fire.:' Supposing the rates«to Tm'..{&« w M security for loansj''."and I tJie;^ i WJ.,|B was burnt down, heasked wh«t:w»M M bondholders do for their interest. Ijj [ft valuation was made in Januuy, bat V m rate was not made until. Jun^in earn » ffi so that the allowance 'shonld Wil*" M tbe repairs would be made Wm ■» § rate was levied.-Hls, Wo* 1 he could havdly tell what m W be the result of the AtjAM'^ I down; it was an unlikelywf Kj In any case, propertytQwneHPM.^; > means of guarding themselves °J W*^ 1 against damage from lire,.but« Blr* I rent complained of by Mr^OßW*" ■ absolute loss,-Valuation reduced »t» W Wm. Foulner, WeUealey-street^ 8 1 reduced, by consent, from £25 to JBac | No. 834: Mrs E. Macta, |W 1 street—reduced by consent .MISS ii Ko. 54: Kdwin Holloway, (taw*1; $ valued at £130. The appcUaat d«« 1 reduction to £104, and submitte^M" | was excessive. Ho held the property^ | lease, and paid £130 a-year forlt *'»» I as the rates. That [ sinonßt, -,WL, 1 per cent allowed by law, '-< f-.. *Z I The Mown Clerk pointed.'o»t ,tt»n j 20 percent/was to bs dedad^MKi with lates added, viz., m^S I maintained that the property ww*^ in value during the last year, A^ that were Mr Holloway's |«Mfo \ leased now it would fetch m#tt^ £130 per annum. Valuation redMM j £INo, 785; Joseph Urabizoo.a:^' j reduced, by consent, fon«o:W*^.! I No. 204: T. Parker, Grey*'™l' duced, by consent, from £25 to *»,. So. 137: John M"^S»> reduced, by consent, ,from£WW* No. 805 (valuation £10) struck: W^ | No 1,077: Thomas Maynard,^ { ton-street-reduced, by consent, iw» _ ~ t0£ 5i,121: Thos. 31vron-rcdncri,U consent, from £20to £15. __„_,>.__*__&' I Wo. 1,103: John Moguue »»« «"J „| ' name struck off, as the <to«tor W_ | own the property. y" L. MB g^ ■ No. 170 : Col. CbMlton DawM^i slreet-reduced, by consent,:?™ 1 : £70. "" "-■ ..' i fl^iiin^ No. 368: James f^'J&tf' -name altered to Robt. merchant* and valuation rodewj £100 to £80. „ Hftte i GUI' Thomas Henley,, Crown #^i ]jo V street-reduced by consent «<»» * #i £ Tbe Court then . unM J on Wednesday nCTt.^eß.wi Jj^, cases in the whole of the-W*,' pp for: consideration; IJj

A match wm to.Ptor^^jUjgl McPherson. Burton, HaiTieg, *%#«*. < kin, Shore, Lawton, Ashton, **»- Wooler, Hope, and Buffety , . ■ ■' _.

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Special Advovtiaemonts. \ — " Boys' Suits Cheap and Good Boys' Suits Cheap and Good Boys' Stiit-H Cheap and Good Boys' Suits Cheap and Good Boys' Suits Choap ancl Good Mon's Suits Choap and Good Men's Suits Cheap and Good Mon's Suits Cheap and Good Men's Suits Choap and Good Men's Suits Choap and Good Cheap Blankots and Flannola Cheap Blankets and Flnunols I Choap Blankots and Flannels Cheap Blankots and Flannola I Choap Blankots and Flannels Hosiery Cheap and Good Hosiery Choap and Good Hoslory Cheap and Good Hosiery Choap and Good Hoslory Cheap and Good Best Valuo In Whito Shirta Beet Value In Whito Shirts Best Value In Whito Shirta Beet Value in White Shirta Beet Valuo In Whito Shirts Aro now being sold Are now being Bold Are now being sold Aro now being sold Are now being sold At tho Now Zoolond At tho Now Zealand At the Now Zealand At the Now Zealand clothln(f FllctorT Clothing Factory Clothing Factory Clothing Factory Clothing Factory



158 and 160, Quocn-stroct. J. FITZBIMONS, Brunch Manager, William K. .Bkidgman, Shortly having to take Stook, haa a LARGE NUMBER OF OHKAP LINES Worthy ol! Inspection i— 200 yards Fanoy Tablo Balie, 7Jd yard; groat 250 3 Felt Carpet (18ln), slightly damaged, only V 8 yard . ._ Alorgo Biook of Black Cashmores, trom 1/3; extra valuo _..._. ..,„ AU wool Wide Black Fxonoh Merino, 1710; a 6000 > orda Hress Goods, from /SJ; these ate sold lose than balt-prloo _ Balancoof tlutntuer Prints at oost prloo, trom /8 pet yard j In great variety 600 yards White Calloo, HI: good makos at low cut rateu; Grey Oalioo, from /2| A large lot ot Good Grey Calico, bought very phono; to bo sold ohosp _ ICOptoce* Hlaok Braid (36 yarde). /9per piece; Heavy Wmte Sbretlr.g (721 n.), /10J yard; 72! n, Imbltaohed Hiieetliis?, /8} yard A larg* ioi ot SH« Jao«eta,CapeS. Dolmans, to od boM a- lull o/iglnal prioe to clear Larno lo'. • i >Vo-Dens Iloae Irom /6 pair Unnlftached A:;linen Tablo Damask, from 1/yd 10il Coloured ijiiil.n from 2/0; vory ohoap A lutgt, lot cf Klß_niu.il from /6i sard Mow wi ot l''ionrokti,a (36in.) just opened, I/O; snknild patterns Men^ fni'atrora 22a; Men's Tweod Coats, 7/6, 8/8- MB .__._.__.„_. Mca'a Twent! Troasers. 5/0. 0/0. 8/8 600 iWot's Cotton Snlrts, 1/1,1/0, 2/ Men's F1.13C Oxford Shirts, 3,'fl Men's .Mtrcnu CoL Molo Trousers. 6/9, &9,7/0 200 Men's anil Boys.' Suit Bats, 1/0 A larpro lot of Ron_nauts nnd leinalns o£ Eum mor Biocli: marked vory low.



JUNCTION DRAPEKY WAREHOUSE YOU OAN FURNISH YOUR HOUSE CHEAPLY (TROM GARLICK & ORANWELL*B FURHITUKK WAREHOUSE. IRON BKDSTBAUfI- I iBO In Btooic now to pc- GARLICK loot from :Fronob,H&lt Tester. Four Poeter, &OKANWKLL CtuajpCots.Chalrßnds, Stretchers, OhUO'o Bed- Queen-et_. steads with halt sides. Double Iron Bsdeteadß Auokland. from 35a to £10. BPBING M4_TTItASSKS- — Rowcllffe'sWlreSprinß GARLIOK Mattrass, Stuffed Boa & ORANWEtX and lath Mattrass „, OT .„_ BBDDING ready tor de- QARLIOK livery (to fit any slz? & ORANWELL Bedstead) — Hair. Ka- _._..__ pok, Klar. Flock, Fibre GARUOK Mettraeeee, Feather & ORANWHLL Beds, Pillows and Hols- „ ._. „ ters, PalUascea; a large GARLIOK stock alwayß on hand. & ORANWBLL HDROOM Furnlluro- „.„.„«• Great variety ot Wash- GARUOK stands and Tables; _*; ORANWBLL very pretty Queen Ann „.„____ MarWe-top Washstand GARLIOK and Table, with glasa & ORANWBLL attaohedt also Tarlonf „.____ low prioed patterns (or GARUOK ordinary rooms; Cheat & ORANWBLL ot Drawers, Ward- -- _____ robes, Toilet Glasses, GARUOK Immense stook. ft ORANWBLL DINING, BITTING, and _______ Drawing-room Furnl GARUOK turo - aultea In stock & ORANWBLL very oheap. and Furnl ___________ tore for any room made to order at a short do- GARLIOK tIM. Occasional Chain » n ».«iwifit and Tables. IBORAhwbUj AUoTKIAN Bent Wood „_„ „___,.,, v ___ Furnltnre - Without O*ll Furnish Your doubt the largest var n*n— lety ot Ohalre in thl» aoMe style to seleot from In n„H,. n ,v AuoklandiPlanoatools, Ohbamf, AMERICAN OHAIBB- ,__ Importers direct trom *ao KITOHiw'FbRNITOBE THOWWOHLV. Fenders and Flrelross, , ■ ... ■ Carpets. Floor Cloths, _._.___ Linoleum, Matting, GARLIOK Chimney Glasses, ftc __. „„. „__.„ _ Sec &OBANWBLL Queen-st, TOO oan Furnish . ~ . WBLL trom the Auckland. City HaU Arcade.



YBKffil wW. Rattray. Yo Royal Amethyst ,»o ion im Velveteen. x '°' °' ' Ye Koyal Amothyst QUKEN-STREET. Velveteen. IO Yo Koyal Amethyst 1B Velveteen. DAILY OPENING UP Yo Royal Amothyst „«, Velveteen. ° Ye Royal Amethyst NEW SEASON'S Velveteen. GOODS Ye Royal Amothyst Velveteen. Foa Ye Royal Amethyst AUTUMN & WINTER. Velveteen. . ■ , . Ye Royal Amethyst Novelties Velveteen. Yo Royal Amcthyet "> Velveteen. STYLE, DRESS, AND Yo Royal Amethyst FASHION, Yo Z% A^thyst And aDlsplay of Tasty Vclvotoon. Goods, will ho found Yo Royal Amothyst M usual. Volvoteen. Yo Royal Amethyst Extract from "Myra's Volvoteen. Journal":—" Vei.vetp.kn Yo Royal Amothyst costumes nro lndlspons Volvetaon. able as Walking Dresses. Yo Royal Amethyst >p„ E hoyal Amethyst Velvctoon. Vklvkteen Is ono whioh Ye Royal Amothyst ■wiiibecomoaDToatfavour- Velveteen. j tß the colour being oxcol- Yo Royal Amethyst ] ont> The Royal Amothyst Volveteen. jg distinguished by the Yo Royal Amethyet po oullarity of having its Velveteen, name stamped upon the Ye Royal Amethyst se i vc age ot tho Volvoteen, Velveteen. w here It can bo easily Ye Royal Amothyst soon . The pile ls porfootly Velvotoon. f ast an a j B mTy cloeo and Yo Royal Amothyst __\ rta _ j t is mado In all tho Velvoteen. bea t colours." Yo Royal Amothyst Velveteen, Thlfl g FEO iA! Make ov Yo Royal Amethyßt velveteens haß been ~ T 7 elX°i eolHv . secured by W. R. for this Yo Royal Amethyst marko t. Every Yard is Velveteen, stamped, and he confl- Yo Royal Amothyst dontly recommends It both Yoß™Amethyst lustreandquaUty. Yoß^ttthyst WIIMAM BETRAY. Velveteen. Draper, Clothier, Yo Royal Amothyst and bSK 12. QUEBN-BT. Wm. McArthur & Co., AUCKLAND. TO DKALHRB IN FANCY GOODS, MARTHENWABE, CHINA AND GLA AND GENKBAf, BTORKKKBPBHB Plain and Fancy Stationery Perfumery and Toilet Boap« Brushware and Combs Table and Pocket Cutlery K.P. and B.M. Goods '' Iron Bedsteads Mlrrort and Fancy Furniture Clocks. Watohßß, and Je wellew Toboooo, Clßnra, and Plpea Musloal Instrumentß . - Earthenware, China, and GUM Vaeoo, Flower-Btands, tea. ■ Parian Ware, Flotaree . . puisee, Hand Bass, and Baskets Orlokettag Appointments Lawn Tennis and Badminton Archery and Croquet Indoor Games, Toys, tec



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