SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

kt-ott witid /This KTonincf, 1.21 is -311 WATER { To mOVTOW Morning, I.sf| SONSET.-Thia livening, C.7 S 'NBISE.-To-morrow Mornintj, 6,9 M OK'B AGE.—Last Quarter, liiith, 10.52 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

Kennworth, sch, Caitcheon, from Raretonga Mncgrosor, 8.8., Johnson, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

GlencTfj, s.s., Stephcnson, for Tauranga Kowenn, s.s., Norris, for Mercury Bay

IMPORTS.

Ex Kenilworth, from Rarotonga-5,003 dozen oranges, 3,000 cocoanuts, 700 pine apples, lOcwt. uanana3.—C. Bogley.

Outwards Coastwise.—Leo, for Whanga lei; Fawn, for Whangarei.

The schooner Cygnet entered out at tho Cus toms to-day for Habaii.

, Tho barque Bella Mary left Thames on Wed nesday to load timbor for Sydney.

Tho schooner Queen arrived at Hokianga from Auckland yesterday.

Tho ship Northumberland has been berthed at tho end of Quecn-streot Wharf. She is ex pected to commence discharging cargo to morrow.

The ship Rahgitikei, which left Plymouth on December 19, with 341, Government immi grants for this port, is now 93 days out, and therefore fully due.

Tho brigantine Lady Mabel, having left New York for Auckland on Novembor 17, is now Oforilue, being 125 days out.

The schooner Kenilworth arrivod from Raro tonga Uiis morning, with a largo cargo of wauges. She left Karotonga on thn 3rd inst., aiul had flno weather during the voyage.

The 5.3. Macgregor, from Whangarei last evening, brought 40 kegs butter, 200 cases fruit, 20 boxes eggs, Co sacks Bum, 12 sacks fnngus, cud the following passengers :—Mcs3rs Walker, lleyburn. Cant, Mumby. Adams, McLean. Brown, Mann, Dotiey, Grant, Cameron, John son, Mrs Brown, Mis3O3 White, Henrickson, ICoane, and six in the steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WHAKOAREI. this day.—Arrived: Macgrcgor, from Auckland, 7.50 a.m.

New Plymouth, this dar.—Arrived: Argyle, from Onchunga, noon. Giseosote, this day.—Arrived: Wairarapa, from Auckland 0.40 p.m.

Port Albert, this day.—The barque Jules Mario, in ballast, arrived at two o'clock this afternoon,

COMMERCIAL

Evening Stab Office, this dar. MESSRS HUNTER AND NOLAN'S REPORT. Horses: The market on the whole has been dull during tho last week; but few strango horses have been in themarkct, and frequenters of the yard were at a discount. A t the Durham Yards, on Friday, there was a good muster of various stamp. Those of a good one were well competed for, but those of Indifferent descrip tion were comparatively neglected. We quote: Hacks, from &l 2s 6d to £16; traphorses, £17 to £19; unbroken colts, £15 to£2o. Wool, hides, and skins: Moderate supply, fair demand. Wool sold at from 5Jd to 53d; skins, la 9d to 3s 6d: hides, from 2jd to 4|d. Cattle: The supply of fat Btock has been about equal to requirements. More dairies nouldhavefoundpurchasers.andalthough stores were in less than usual number, still they were sufficient for requirements. Prices were quite uptothe previouaweek'sratcs. Thore was barely an avorage number of fat beasts yarded at Now market on Tuesday ,and less than the usual nuni borof both dairy and store stock. Pricoafordairy and fat beasts hud rather an upward tendency, but stores were unaltered. Sheep: There was a fair muster of sheep at Nowmarkot on Tues day. The previous wook's values were fully maintained, aged owes perhaps forming an ex ception. Young store sheep sold relatively higher; remarkably small framed wethers in low condition sold at 10s 9d each. No lambs were yarded. Pigs: In good supply, and brißk demand, fully 3Jd per IT>. live weight having been given for good medium weights. Banks and Co.'s Report.—At Parawai, on Thur»day, the number of fat cattlo yarded waa much larger than usual, and wero mostly of "~heicE.-ttii!Ji±ir lv for choice steers and heifers Cl?3s»<-arattre7r Js*'^)i ained 0V(»ly throughout 24s per lOOlbs was JT~ Quality, 20s. Shcffla.. the sale. A few of seconat Tjs, but weivVrp W r and lambs were not numeroi^Pf-"—^.Vs to 2s loworthan last week. Prices i » njrmer, 13s to 14s; latter, 11s 6d to lis 3d.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Farm and Daiuy Produce. — Wholosale: Butter, fresh, Is; Butter, salt, 8d to lOd; Cheese, good local, 4d to sd; Canterbury, do., 5d to Gd ; K^gs, per doz., Is 6d; Lard, per bladder, 7d; Bacon and Hams, Provincial, 6d to 8d; Hams, Sd to 9d; Cantorbary Ham and Bacon. 9d, in cloth; Haras only, lid; Jams, per case, sdoz., £117s Gd to £1 18s ?d; Honey in bulk, 4d por lb. Retail: Butter, fresh Is 3d ; salt do., lOd to Is; Cheese, colonial, 9d to lOd; Eggs, per doz., Is9d; Lard, per lb, 8d to 9d; Bacon, per lb, lOd to Is; Hams, do., Is to la Id.

Flour Market. — Wholesale — Superfine flour, Bilk dressed, per ton, £1210s; do, dp, house hold, 41110s; hundreds, ss; fifties, 10 per ton extra, sacks and bags froo; Southern do, £115s to £1115s; tain, per ton,sacksincluded,local,£slos; South ern, do, £5; sharps, £5 10s; cabin bread, do, £18; oatmeal; do, £13; maize, :5s 6d to 3s 9d; oats. 23 6d to "s 9d; potatoes, £3 10s per ton; pearl barley, do., £23 to 4.21; bread, per 21b loaf, 3Jd.

Kaubi Gum, Flax, &c—The market con tinues firm. We quote >—Ordinary, £10; fair to good ordinary, £42 to £44 ; East Coast, £58: produce for March, 390 tons; flax per ton, £18 to £21; tow, do., £7-to £9; fungus per lb, 2Jd to 3d ;cocoanut fibre per cwt, ssto 17s ; beoswax, Sd to lOd lb.

Coax and Firewood Market.—Coal: New castle (ship's side),' 28s to 30s per ton; yard. 32s to 353; Bay of Islands, at yards, 26,'iGd; screened, 30s Gd; ditto at tho mine, 13s Cd; ship's side, 263; Waikato, 8s to 12s; in Auckland, 18s to 22a; Kamo, 12s per ton at loading ground; Taupiri at mine,Bs6dto 12s; at yard, 13s Gd to 225; Whangarei, at mine, 9s (VI; yard (steam), 17s; household, 21s; delivarod, 233. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 9s to JOs por ton; delivered, 14s; cut, 17s to 18s.

BurLDrao Materials.—Timber: Boards and scantling, 100 ft, best, 14s; scc.ond-claaa, 8s; best, planed, tongncd, and grooved, first-class, 16s; medium, 123; second ditto, 10s6d. Hills: Cargo,bcßt,lls; second-class,ss Gd; baulk, 8s Gd. Now Zealand palings, sft (sap), 10s; sft (heart). 13s; 6£t. 1 Is: ti-treo rails, £3 10s per 10J; purin gists. £ 6 10s to &1 10s; shingles. lCs per 1,000; obart palings, sft, 20s ; Oft, 225; Hobart rails. DOs, selling quotations. Bricks (at Avondalc), 40b per 1,000; town yards,sos to sos; deliverod.ssa to 60s. Drain pipes (at workc). per 100 (G inches bore), 403; 1 inches, lls; 3 inches, 9s; 2 inches, £2 103 per 3,000; socket glazed pipes, 19 inches; 2s Gd per foot; la inches, 2s per foot; 12 inches, la 6d per foot; 9 inohes, Is per foot; 6 inches, Gd per foot: 1 inohes, 4d per foot.

Manures.—Bonedust, Sydney, £7 10s to £810s, according to quality; boneflour, £910s; Auckland £7 to £8 10s; Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island, £8; Iluon guano, small lots, £5 to £6. bags included; Hurst's chemical manure, £U 103.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wiix Close as under :— Tms Day.

For Whangarei Heads, Whangarei, Kamo, Waipu, Ptirua, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Maogregor, at 5 p.m. Saturday, 22nd inst. For Port Ktzroy. per Water Lily, at 7 a.m. For Waterferd, Tauranga, &c,, per Rotoma. hana, at 7.30 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, etc., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Tryphena, per Mary, at 3 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 4.30 p.m. • Monday, 24th inst For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohincmutu, and Opotikl, per Wellington, at 5 D.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Manapoun. at 4 p.m. Tuesday. 21st inst. For Taranaki, Southern Ports (and London from Lyttelton, via Rio de Janeiro and Ply mouth, from Lyttelton, per Ruapehu), per Wanaka, at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Ist April. Per City of Sydney, as follows— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m, For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to th*e postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will bo duo in London on Sat urday, May 10,1884. N.B.—The s.s. Waipara will leave Hokitika for Jackson's Bay and intermediate ports on Bth April. 8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March 21, ISSI. Abbott's Opera House—Panorama of recent events, 8 p.m. Members of Auckland Rowing Association— Waitcmata Hotel, 8 p.m. Gardeners' Horticultural Society's Show— Drill-ahed, noon to 10 p.m. Wellesley-street East School — Members of Educational Institute—Paper by Mr Bailoy, of Ponsonby School, "Proposed Amendments to tho Education Act," 7.30 p.m. Commercial Hotel—Meeting of Bee-keepers, 8 p.m. Catholic Institute, Wellington-street—Meeting of Members of J. K. Redmond branch of Irish Land League, 7.30 p.m. .

Notices to Correspondents.

A Ratepayer (Mount Eden).—You ought to bring your complaint undor tho notico of tho local board. These matters are roally under the control of the ratepayers themselves, and they ought to exercise tlioir powers.

Births.

PARKER.—On Maroh 11, at Edinburgh-street, the wife of William Parker of a son (still born). SMITH.—On 21at March, at her residonce, Up»or Grafton Road, the wife of Thomas H. Smith of a son.

Marriages.

BROWNING-BUCKLAND.-On March 19, at St. Mark's Church, Remucra. by the Vener able Archdeacon Pritt, llobert Browning, of Auckland, solicitor, second son of Samuel Browning, Esq., to Kate, fifth daughter of Alfred Buckland, Esq., of Auckland. POTTER—WIGGINS.—On the 17th March, at Dargavillo, by the Rev. J, Hitchcock, John Solomon Potter to Lily Livinia Wiggins, eldest daughter of Mrs L. Wiggins, formerly of Mount Eden.

UNKNOWN.

?lAiui?B:-fi[fiOsi>arch 20, 1881, George Harry Harris, aged 13 years, second son of Thomas and Elizabeth Harris. The funeral will loavo tho rcaidonco of his father, Stewau-streot, Ponaonby, on Satur day, 22nd inst., at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1881.

For the cause that Isaks assistance, For the wrong that zeods resistance, For tho future In the diatanoe, And the good that we can do.

The junketings of tho City Council in search' of a water supply, inaugurated by Mr J. M. Clark and prosecuted by his successor in the Mayoral office, havo hod the effect of showing how well tho city is off already. Such a result, when it occurs, is always a happy termination to any search for an unknown good, and if, in the present instance, it should be instrumental in silencing those members of the Council who are in tho habit of disparaging tho Western Springs, and hinting darkly at some big scheme to supersede or supplement tho city supply by a project entailing a largo increase in the taxation of tho city, the expeditions of our city fathers may become celebrated in the annals of Auckland. The report by Mr Pond, Analyst, laid before the Council last night, is as follows :— Laboratory, Hobson-strect, Auckland, March 20,1884. His Worship the Mayor and Councillors, Auckland, Gentlemen,—l herewith bog to forward my report upon a samplo of water taken from the Wairoa River (south) at your request on the 13th instant:— ANALYSIS. Date when drawn March 13,1884 Temperature when drawn.... 605 Th. Appearance in 2ft. tube Greenißh-brown ; turbid Smell whon heated None Chlorine in chlorides I*4 Phosphoric acidinphosphates A trace Nitrogen in nitrates "099 Free ammonia '0061 Albuminoid ammonia "009 Oxygen absorbed in ISmina... '140 Oxygon absorbed In 4 hours.. '261 Hardness before boiling —.. 2'B Hardness after boiling 2'G Total solid matter 8"1 Microscopic examination of deposit Sand, animal cule, vegetable dobris,ariilalgiß ANALYSIS OP TOTAL SOLIDS, Organic mattor I'2G SUTca • 1"«8 Carbonate of lime '49 Carbonate of magnesia '21 ~..,-, Alkaline salts ........ 176 •■• B'i' { ■ ' 1 Results are expressed in grains per gallon. In opmparing this water with that from the pumping well at the Western Springs, the Wairoa water is vory much inferior, chiefly on account of the organic matter in solution. This Will be seen on referring to the oxygen absorbed In the water from tho Western Springs, which last month was '006 in 15 mins., and '04 in 4 hrs., the Wairoa water being '110 in 15 mins., and '261 In i hrs. The ammonia, both free and albu minoid, in tho latter sample also exceeds the city water. Tho amount of vegetable matter Sreclpitated will injuriously affect this water )r drinking purposeß, and I am of opinion that In warm, dry weather it will be considerably increased. As regards hardness, the Wairoa water compares favourably with the Westorn Springs; but this ia the only point in which It surpasses It. A comparison betwoon those two waters is a severe tost, for that from the Wairoa. as the water as at present supplied to this city, is exceptionally pure, and Btands superior to the large majority of waters supplied to the English public, as tabulated by tho Sooicty of Public Analysts monthly.—l am, &c, J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst.

This report establishes two central facts -^-first, that water taken from such streams as the VVairoa and Waitakerei, or the Niho -tupu,holds a considerable amount of veget able matter in solution, and is liable to a Varying deterioration, according to season, from this cause; and, secondly, that the Western Springs water passes through natural filter beds, which render it, If not absolutely pure, mbre nearly so than the great majority of filtered waters sup plied by English water companies. Though these conclusiens contain nothing that is new—nothing that the citizens might not have learned for themselves from their constant use of Western' Springs water and their knowledge of the normal condition of small rivers passing through a bush country —the time is extremely opportune for verify ing and reiterating faots which bring Councillors back from their enterprising excursions abroad to a sonse of their duty nearer home,

The excellence of the Western Springs supply has not only been established by scientific analysis, and by the verdict of the people who ordinarily use the water, but its abundance has stood the test of experience. Sofaras all the researches of Councillors and the reports of engineers have gone, it appears undeniable that if the choice of source were still at issue, the Western Springe" would bo selected if the matter wore decided en its merits', The opinions of Mr C. Napier 801 l and Mr Moriarty, upon whose recommendations the eelec> tfou was originally made, are thus fully borne out, and the Council are blameable for their neglect of the pthor suggestions that were made in those reports ior main taining the purity and supplementing the volume of the supply, We dp not refer so much to tho last vote rejecting the purchase ot Kdgcumbe's estate, beoause there was a strong suspicion of a plot to squeeze.the Corporation unfairly, which warranted care i but we spenk of the lost opportunities of the past eight years, an 4 tho habit which several Councillors I have of speaking of the large expenditure by tho city ,on the Western Springs

as though it were a huge mistake, and tho supply merely a temporary one that is not worth preserving. We believe that with careful management of its present supply, Auckland need not incur any further lia bility for water services for 15 or 20 years to come, and if tho investigations that have been carried on by the members of the Council are not to be totally wasted, they will result in the adoption of such practical measures for the conservation of our supply as will relieve the city of all apprehen sions ot immediate pollution,with its atten dant consequences of disease and heavy taxation.

The Star Saturday Supplement will this week be issued in a new and perman ently enlarged form, which we trust will bo acceptable to our readers. Instead of ap pearing as a separate sheet of distinct size, the Supplement will henceforth consist of four pages of full size added to the usual daily sheet. This means the addition of a large quantity of reading matter to our Saturday issue, making it eight pages of nine long columns each. This weelt the contents comprise — Random Shots, by "Zamiel"—continuation of "A Woman's Faith" —three complete tales, "Tho Denver Express," "Henna, the Lion- Tamer," and "The Torn Glove"—Plot to Blow up tho German Embassy—Desperate Fight with Brigands in Asia Minor— At tacked by Wolves—Young Lady Buried Alive — Scientific Notes — Selections for Ladies—Sporting—Athletics & Aquatics— The Garden, by " Hortus " —Gossip from Stage and Studio—Selected Poetry, etc.

Mr Gamble, local agent of tho Pacific Mail S.S. Go., informs us that ho has re ceived a cablo message intimating that the steamer Australia left San Francisco on 17th inst. (St. Patrick's Day). Sho is ex pected to arrive in Auckland with the mails on Monday, 7th April. She is thus three days behind contract date in leaving, but is expected to make up a day on the passage across.

It is understood that Mr J. M. Dargaville intends contesting City West against all comers at the next general election.

The Hon. Mr Johnstone, late Minister of Public Works, returned to the South yesterday, after a stay in Auckland of three days only. Mr Wales, architect, of Dunedin, was also a passenger.

The local Jehus will soon reccivo tho official order to " move on." The prosont cab and cart stands are threatened by tho invasion of tho trams, and the Council aro preparing to secure fresh stands olsowhero.

The Hon. Ivo Bligh, the well-known cricketer, who is at present spending his honeymoon in a tour through tho colony, arrived hero from the South per s.s. Wai rarapa on Monday last, and loft for tho Hot Lake District this morning, During his stay in Auckland ho resided at tho Star Hotel.

By arrival of tho schooner Konilworth from Rarotonga, wo learn that the schooner Atlantic, which recently went ashore there under most distressing circumstances, has been patched up and sent to ono of tho ad jacent islands. We understand that sho has been again purchasod by Messrs J)onald and Edinborough, and that if sho ciui bo made sufficiently sound to stand a soa voyage, sho will be brought to this port for thorough repair. Mr_oliver Wakefield, wlio.se terrible death at Dunectin yestorda~~Kf«f!^H(|«»»i^ > , column, was ono of tho most capablo officials in the Civil Sorvico. As Undor-Socrotary for Mines ho had occasion to pay periodical visits to tho goldtiolds of this provincial dis trict, and ho was always found courteous, and a thorough muster of the details of business in connection with his department. He is a scion of tho famous Wakelield family, whose names will always bo remoinborod in connection with tho planting of British colonisation on tlioeo shores. Tho deceased is a son of Mr Folix Wakolield, and a brother to the brilliant member for Geraldino—not Timaru, as stated by our contemporary this morning.

An incident occurred dining the trip of the through train from To Awamutu to Auckland on Wednosday last which caused no slight alarm to somo of tho passengers. About 15 miles on tho othor side of Mercer, when nearing one of tho small Hag stations on the line, a dense muss of smoke was seen ahead which completely obscured tho surrounding country, and a fow seconds after large tongues of llamo wcro scon on both sides of the train as far as tho eye could reach. It was soon discovered that a large extent of ti-treo and fern waa on fire. All windows and doors wcro spoodily shut, and tho train dashed through tho donso black mass, and in a couplo of minutes emerged again in tho clear atmosphere. The effect of tho fire when soon after tho train passed waa very striking and pic turesque

A mooting of tho creditors of Gavin Weir was to have been held this forenoon, but there was not a quorum present, only three creditors putting in an appearance. Tho statement of liabilities showed a total of £346, of which £110 was duo to Messrs L. D. Nathan & Co., £98 to tho Bank of Now Zealand, and Colonial Bank £SO. Besides these amounts, it was stated that Messrs Collins, of London (through Mr Reid), and Mr Potherick (contractor) would also provo for considerable amounts. The assets were stated at £108. Mr Brassoy, for tho debtor, said the suggestion of a compromise had boon made, but ho could not do anything until ho had consulted Mrs Weir's solicitors. Mrs Weir's property had been left by her former husband partly in trust for herself and partly for her children, she drawing the interest in tho meantime. Nothing could therefore bo dono until ho had consulted Messrs Whitakor and Rus sell, her solicitors. Tho meeting waa ac cordingly adjourned until to-morrow, in order that this consultation might take place.

Yesterday, His Excellency Sir Win. Jervois and party visited Waitangi, Bay of Islands, the scene of the signing of the memorable treaty with the Maoris, whore they were welcomed by a large assemblage of natives. Ihaka te Tai, a chief of the district, read anaddress of welcome to the Governor, to which His Excellency replied. He told the natives, as the representative of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, that ho had the greatest love for all her subjects, whether Maori or pakeha ; and it rejoiced him to hear that the Northern natives so well appreciated her rule in New Zealand. There- was to him a peculiar interest in visiting this place, which was of historical note as the place where tho Maoris signed the treaty by which they accepted the rule of England's Queen and she in turn engaged to protect them from harm. He regretted very much that he could not be present at the groat nativo meeting to bo hold there shortly ; but all his arrangements wore made before he heard of that gather ing, and he could not alter them. At tho close of his address, which was interpreted to the natives, His Excellency shook hands with the principal Maoris present, and pro ceeded to inspect tho Treaty of Waitangi Hall, whioh was found in scrupulously clean condition. In an anto-room a small print ing plant is kept, and worked by several young natives who have learned tho trade ; this being used to print notices, decisions of the meeting, &c. Tho Hinemoa, with the gubernatorial party, was to leave Rus sell for Whangarei last night.

At the meeting of the City Council last night, considerable discussion took place upon a request from the Frozen Meat Com pany that the main sewer, which at present empties itself near the Railway Wharf on a part of their site, should be diverted olso where. The Mayor remarked that thcro was £1,600 in hand for the work, £SOO of which had been contributed by the Govern ment. As a matter of convenience, the Engineer had recommended the diversion of the sower eastward towards Mechanics' Bay, the Harbour Board being opposed to its extension sea ward in consequence of the stuff silting up. Sfcill, this eastward extension of the sewer would be merely a temporary solution of the difficulty. He suggested that the matter should be referred co the Streets Com mittee. Cr. Aickin urged immediate action, and Cr. Laßoche advocated the ex tension of the sewer to deep water. Cr. Devore said that as the extension of the sewer at a cost to the Council of £800 was entirely for the convenience, accom modation, and profit of the Frozen Meat Company, they had a fail- claim for compensation against that body. In answer to questions, the Engineer stated that the proposal to divert tho sewer east ward came from the Harbour Board En gineer, and that it would bo the reverse of advantageous to the city to adopt it, as it would be very likely to cause a nuisance. Other Councillors expressed the opinion that tho filthy matter would find its way into Mechanics' Bay. After a. genoral ox presslon of opinion in favour of tho sewage being carried out to deep wator, the matter was referred to tho Streets Committee.

A nicely polished block of kauri timber, with gum embedded in it, is gn view in the wjn'dow of Mr 8 Gilbert, Queen-street. The timber was procured from the Auok land Timber Company, and is a great natural curiosity, as it is a rare occurrence to find the kauri gum right through the timber as in this instance.

In the Hamilton District Court on Tues day, before His Honor Judge Smith, the case.of Millars v. J. and W. Sinden occu pied nearly the whole sitting. This was an action to recover £77 for timber supplied. Quito a cloud of witnesses were examined for the plaintiff, and the defendant, William Sinden; James Sinden did not defend. Important questions of mercantile law are involved in the case. Mr O'Neill (for Mr F. A. Whitaker) appeared for the plaintiff, nnd Mr Napier for William Sinden. The case lasted till past midnight, and the speeches of counsel, though lengthy, had to be curtailed in consequence of the advanced hour. His Honor reserved judgment to Auckland.

The game season in Auckland district is fixed by notice just published in tho " Gazette " as follows :—Pheasants and Californian and Australian quail may be taken or killed within the Auckland dis trict, excepting the counties of Cook, Whakatane, Tauranga, East Taupo, and Wairoa, from the Ist of May to the 31st of July; and native game (except tuis) may be taken or killed within the said district from the Ist of April to the 31st of July. The license fee to kill quail and pheasants is fixed at £5.

The Artillery Band, under the direction of Bandmaster Hunter, will perform the following musical selections to - morrow afternoon from 3 to 5, under tho patronage of tho Mayorand citizens :—Quadrille, " In spiration" (R. Smith); fantasia, "Les Chevaliers " (E. Mullott) ; valse, " The Silver Rhine " (Joseph Meissler); fantasia, "Honoria" (R. Smith); selection, "Notre CheriS Alsace" (H. Kling); valse, "Fairy Revels" (H. Round); fantasia, "II Trovatoro" (Verdi); fantasia and galop, " Tho Relief of Ekowe " (H. Round). God Save tho Queen.

To the Editor : Sir, —The very numerous cart ruts now to be seen on tho Arch Hill North Road call urgently for remedy. Con sidering the variety and amount of daily traffic, the said roadway is in a disreputable, not to mention dangerous condition, the latter more especially after sundown. If only some half-dozen loads of metal wore properly distributed, it would effectually repair what must now so frequently provo a discomfort to travellers, and a risk of damage to many of the lighter vehicles. It is but a small affair that a highway board should keep upsides with the progress of a district in such a matter as that of preserving a common level road^y.—l am, &c , A Ratepayer. >

The now by-law re bicycles and koroseno comes into force on tho 2nd proximo.

Yesterday the annual meeting of tho shareholders in Kempthorno, Prosser and Co.'s Now Zealand Drug Company was hold at Dunedin. The report showed that tho not profits for tho year, including L 7.220 9s lid from tho previous year, amounted to L1G.474 8s !)d. Out of this tho directors declared an interim dividend in July, which absorbed L4,O(U 7s Sd, and tho prosont dividend, making ten porcent. for the year, absorbs L 4.163 Is -Id, leaving L8.24G 10s 9d to carry forward. The report wa3 unani mously adopted.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Kindly allow mo a low words ro Onohungu licensing election. Tho rumour current during tho day thut tho Temperunco candidates, if elected, wore going to close four of tho existing hotels, had its origin with tho publicans to gull a fow gonerous-hoarted voters. No ono will dony there arc too many licensed houses nt present. To close some would bo an act of kindness to tho remaining ones, and iii'j}c(iiy il J o thnjiestintori wtx of tho com-

inunity. Tho Tomj>erauco jiuS^Tffl^ny indebted to tho publicans for thoir bene volent suggestion.—l am, &a, J. Muik Baku.

Evans, an English billiiinli.it of some re pute, has challenged Weiss, the Australian champion, to play a match for the championship and £100 a-sido. Weiss has accepted, and tho match will take place at Mclbourno in thrco months.

The adjourned quarterly licensing moot ing, Grufton Road District, was held at noon at tho Residont Magistrate's Court. Present: Messrs Machcchnio (chair), Lavors, Aickin, LaUoche, and Mr J. B. Stonoy (clerk). Tho only business for con sidoration was the transfer of tho Queen's Hotel, Kybor Vass, from Goorgo Brimblc combo to Michael O'Connor. Superin tendent Thomson presented a favourable report of tho hotel. Mr O'Connor has, at considerable oxpenso, repainted and com pletely ronovated tho house. It is now in oxcellont condition, affording necessary ac commodation for travellers and others. Tho Court granted tho transfer of tho 12 o'clock license.

Mr G. Hazell, proprietor of tho Soloct Riding School, Now North Road, writos contradicting the rop«rt that Mr Woodycar had hired his school for three years. Ho says; "Nothing of the kind has taken place, and the statement is likely to do me a fi'reat deal of harm in my buuiuoss, if not contradicted, ns my school is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to receive pupils and givo instruction."

Tho project of constructing fresh-water baths in tho Market basin is oxplodod, tho Messrs Busby having declined to troat for tlio sale of their property. Tho whole of Section 21 is now to bo offered for lease.

The incumbent of St, Matthew's is in troublo over his organ. Last night the City Council received from him n lengthy com munication opening with the oracular de claration that tho prosont system of hydranKo blowing i« unsatisfactory. Tho Councillors' amazement, howover, becamo moderated as tho roverond writer went on request permission to removo tho meter beyond the cylinder so that the full pros suro of the water, unohoekod by the moter, should be obtained. He concluded by exhorting the Council not to be behind the age in this respect. Ho was willing to pay for tho supply a fixed sum based upon the highest quarterly registration of tho metsr. Somo of the Councillors were averse to tho application on tho ground that there would then bo no moans of gauging tho quantity of water used, and otliers because a similar concession had already been denied to various ratepayers. There wore certain Councillors, however, who thought tho con cession might fairly bo rmide in exceptional cases like that of St. Matthew's, and eventually tho matter was referred to the Streets Committee, with a direction for Mr Errington to report upon it.

To the Editor: Sir, —A paragraph which appeared in your issue of Monday, tho 17th inst., tells as in glowing language the high standard of honesty that can bo found in tho ranks of tho Salvation Army. Now, sir, lot us not sail under false colours, or travel in a mist. For many years past tho sounding of people's own trumpets and the display of false lights lias caused wayfarers to diverge fram tho right track until they found themselves fast in a jungle, or stuck fast in a quagmire. This tale of the Salvationist finding that great sum of money would look a little more credible, and would stand the process of washing bettor, if the_ finder and loser's names wore to appear in the tale, so that if any<person doubted tho story ho might go to tho fountain head, namely, the loser The public would be satisfied about tho honesty of tho finder and meanness of tho person who regained his own. Sir, honesty will always find its reward. Audi alterum partem. —Yours, etc., JamesH. M. Hughes, gardener.

A recommendation from the Legal Com mitteo that tho services of Mr Dei Tom (Clerk of Works) should be dispensed with provoked some expression of opinion at the City Council meeting last night. It was further stated that tho Committee wero satisfied with the Engineer's adverse report, and it was likewise suggested that an ac countant should be employed, if Mr Derrom so desired, to make a further investigation of the accounts. Cr. Montague thought the Committee stultified itself by having this suggestion tacked on to its recommen dation, and he therefore wished it to be excised, while Cr. Crowther wanted the Engineer's report to be read. Cr. Devoro objected to this, unless tho lottors and documents referred to in it were also read. If the Council required further information, it was contained in the statement that 90 blunders were laid to the Clerk of Works' account. Cr. Mackechnio remarked that Mr Dcrrom admitted the correotnoss of the report. The proposals to excise part of tho recommendation and to read tho report were then negatived. Cr. La Roche moved that Mr Derrom should bo awarded three months' salary. He, as well as Cr. Garratt, expressed regret at being obliged to support; tho dismissal of the officer, but his-incom. petoncy could not be denied. Cr. Aicki/ 4 protested against tho maudlin sentime tality of the members of the Legal Co/ mitteo, which ho considered simply absu) Tho voting of three months' salary wo/ bo a premium for incompotency. Cr. Sf tague oxprossed surprise and amusemeir Cr. Aiokin's virtuous indignation. He/ 0 objected to the non-production of the I l' necr's report. Tho man should be to 01 his faults, and the public relieved,"" vnguo and porhaps unjust auspioionflf"1" DoiToni simply was not oxpertwith neE Still ho was not prepared to vote hhjf reQ months' salary. Alter gome fin thorp" 8" sion. Or. I-a Rooho's oineniimont uijbfp' tived, and the word '■' dismissed"/! *"• serted in' lieu of " dispensed with/1 t-"0 recommendation, which was then afte"-

Mr J. M, Dargaville", in conjunction with the Auckland Trade and Labour Council, has caused to be circulated throughout the colony 7,000 copioa of his speech on "Federation," delivered at the mass meet ing held at tho Choral Hall on January 29th last.

In the Baptist Church, Thames, ou Tues day evening, a "recognition soiree" was held to welcome the Rev. W. R. Woolley as pastor of the congregation. The Chairman (Mr Renshaw) said the church had been in existence for 14 years, during which time they had had five pastors—Mr Woolley being the sixth. Addresses were given by Rev. T, Spurgeon, Auckland, Rev. C. Carter, Ponsonby, Mr Shalders, Auckland, and Rev. Messrs Bull and Woolley. The meeting was a most successful and agree able one.

Mr George Goldie, Inspector of Dogs, Carriages, Dangerous Goods, Nuisances, etc., etc., and Auctioneer, has just acquired a new municipal distinction. He has been appointed Inspector of Petroleum !

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. offered to-day the privileges of the Onehunga Races, but only the booths were sold, the bidding for the fruit stall and grand stand being below the reserve. Publican's booth brought £23 —purchaser, Mr J. Adams ; Good Templar booth, £s—Mr J. Smith.

The Union-street Band of Hope gave an entertainment last evening in the school room., Mr Caradus in the chair. A num bor of songs and recitations wore given, alsu a spirited address by Mr Edwin Carr. The meeting closed with the Doxology.

Mr Weiss, tho champion billiardist of the Australian colonies, has leased the Nevada Hotel billiard-room, and intends inaugu rating his lesseeship with a pyramid cannon tournament, to bo open for two months. The first prize will be £15 ; second, £7 10s ; third, £5. We understand that this will bo the first pyramid tournament held in Auckland. Tho modus opeiandi is to roll the 15 pyramid balls from baulk up the table with tho rest. Tho player then Btarts making cannons with a white ball, and the competitor who scores tho greatest num ber of cannons in one break is declared tho winner. When a ball is pocketed it is out of play. The tournament will be « handi cap, Mr Weiss acting as handioapper. Further particulars may be learnt from a perusal of our advertising columns. We liavo boon requested to mention that Mr Woiss will bo prepared to givo gentlemen lessons in the game.

On Tuesday ovoning last a concert and soiree wore given in the spacious school room at Turanga Crock under tho auspices of tho vestry of tho Church of England. There was a large and appreciative audience, tho Roy. Thos. Farley, vicar of Howick, occupied tho chair. After tho company had partaken of tho very bountiful tea which had beon provided, and which was presided over by Mendames Farley, Perkins, Trust, Grainger, Broomliold, and Miss Taylor, tho room was proparod for the concert, which was opened by Mrs Micklethwaith playing the overture, "Lysis," by Hockstro. This lady also played tho "Mabel Dance," by Sidney Smith," and sang tho " Spanish Boat Song." Mrs Farloy sang in a tasteful mannor, " Thino till Death." MissTaylor, of West Tamaki, sang " Won't You Tell Mo Why, Robin?" Tho rov. Chair man gave a reading on " Horoio Women," which was much appreciated. Tho duet " Tho Moon has Raisod her Lamp Above" was admirably rondorcfL.UiuJyr' Starkoy •ndMw^Wjft^a^KJ "Jack's *Mii'n7" had to respond to a unanimous en core. Dr. Logor Erson, who is a host in himself, rocitod Tennyson's " Chargo lof the Light Brigade " in a masterly stylo, and sang the songs "Tho Littlo Hero," "Tho Irisli Jaunting-Car," and " Moriarty." In tho second part Mr and Mrs Davis gavo tho duet " Somo Folks," which Boomed to gain froshness and revived interest from the admirable way it was rendered by tho desorvedly popular school master nnd his amiable wife. Mr Davis, in his comic recitation, "Tho Pig," brought down tho house with laughter. Mrs Porkius fairly won the hearts of all present by her song, " When the Kyo Comes Homo " Tho evening's entertain mont was in every sense a success, tho proceeds amounting to Cl 4. The tho proceedings closed with a hearty vote of thanks to the Kov. Chairman, also to tho ladies and gentlemen who gavo their services, especial roforonco being made to Mr nnd Mrs Davis, with whom tho enter tainment originated. Thoro being about forty pounds of cake uncut, it was decided to send it to tho Old People's Rofugo.— [CoMMUNICATKII.]

Wo wonder how many people there are in the world lllco oursolvcs, for sometimes when wo have tried to go up ono strcot, wo lmvo suddenly found nursolves, going down another in tho opposite direction, so wu havo glvon it up now, and shall not try to go up that utroot any nioro, but in tho future, wo shall as far as posaiblo, vivo our undivided attention to tho Itacon and Chcesu trade, and a* wo advocate, and work upon, tho co-operative principle, we imk tho working mon of Auckland, tn their own ititc-0.-jH, to join us in this cheap provision enterprise-, as the more support we receive, the ohoapor shall wo bu enabled to Bull. Wo havo just received another prim* lot of Bacon and Cheese, which we shall olfor To-morrow, at our usual low pricee.—Auckland Provision Com- Bany,8 any, HlgM Corner Stall, City Market—A. IKTTA.NY, Manager.—l AnvT.)

Wilson, Jones, Singer, White, Fristor uml Rosamann, and Domestic Sowing Machines. —D. S. Chamborg.—[Advt.l

SEVERE EARTHQUAKES AT TAUPO.

[by tkleobaph—press association.]

Taupo, this day. Between 10 and 12 o'clock on Wednesday morning, 15 shocks of earthquake'were ex perienced hero. At 4.50 p.m. yesterday, 40 and 50 slight shocks wero felt at slight intervals. At 7 this morning ther« was another severe shock.

AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL BEE KEEPERS' ASSOCIATION.

A special general .mooting of tho above Association was held in Mr Buchanan's Hall, Pukekohe, on Saturday, loth inst., for tho purpose of receiving, considering, and ratifying the memorandum and articles of association drawn up by the Executive Committee in accordance with a resolution passed at the meeting on tho 23rd of February, when the Association waa formed. Mr J. Brown, of Puriri Park, was called to tho chair, and tho report of tho Executive Committee was read by Mr Bovan, who aotod as secretary pro tern. in tho unavoid ablo absenco of tho Secretary. A telegram from Mr I. Hopkins was read, suggesting a postponement of the ratification until aftor tho Horticultural Show; but as many of the members present had come some dis tance in order to be prosont. it was decided to go on with the business and give careful consideration to certain modifications of the by-laws which Mr Hopkins had suggosted. Tho memorandum and by-laws were

thoroughly discussed and well considered tho members showing that their desj- 8 ' were to produce a set of by^ nv which would require little if *t],n amendmont in the event ens ; onß Association increasing to such jJaatic of as the most sanguine and en& ol . andum them expect it will do. The^ s _ the firgt

agroca to contains lour ar/ ociat ; v declaring the name cithe^o,,;^^ t second, tho object of t ( ~,iH, TO . «„,*!,. promotethointeVstao^-^^t:. by promoting scientig by hol £ mee £ the members ; seco.^ exchanging views ings for chscussmgeotod with s b « ea and upon subjects % considered advanta ™3' T mfmemberß bo*h collec goous to t^ividuaiiy. thirdl b SSlwfcrh* 110 mo^ 86d cultiva ?. °~?ry ,«vth of honey-producing trees " "P I*"fconsidered necessary to increase tL dem»nd for honey. Tho third nrac^ scribos the badgeofthe Associa tin™ c fouV th fixeß tlle amount of the n.nr™ BUDBcriPti 9 n at five shillings. Tho nI) /es of association contain eighteen providing for the management of tho /ociation, and extension of its operations /means of branohes. The Association is bo open to all persons interested in bees id honey, and residing in the Provincial strict of Auokland. The annual meet ga will bo held on the last Saturday in — pril ; the quarterly general meetings on tho last Saturday in March, June, Septem ber, and Decomber; and local or district meetings will be held monthly. The memo randum and articles of association as amended having been unanimously agreed to, wero ordered to bo printed as soon as possible. A committee was appointed to attend the meeting of bee keepers called by Mr L. J. Bagnall,* to bo held in Mr Bayr's office on the 21st inst., and instructed to act as they may consider necessary in order to secure, if possible, the union of nil boekeepers in the Auckland Provincial District in one association. It was agreed to hold the next general meet ing in Mr Buchanan's hall, Pukekohe, on Saturday, 29th inst., at 2.30 p.m. '

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY CABLK-OOPYItfGHT.]

[keuter's telegrams.]

(Received March 21st, 11 a.m.) Torpedo Boats for Victoria.

London, March 20.—The two Victorian torpedo boats have been tried on the Thames, and averaged a speed of over seventeen knots. Recovery of Mr Gladstone. London, March 20.—Mr Gladstone is recoveringfrom his recent indisposition, and has left London for the country.

[Special To Press Association.]

London, March 20.—Mr Murray Smith, Agent-General for Victoria, has written to Lord Derby, suggesting that the French Government should be pressed to limit the operations of the Recidivisies Bill for the present. Commenting on the trip of the Australian cricketero to England, the "Standard" urges that the reigning crack eleven should play the colonials. Messrs Redmond havo complained to the Irish Leaguo of the bitter attacks that have been made by the colonial press. The Orangemen attribute the success of tho Redmonds to the support which they re ceived from the Bishops. The flight of Prince Napoleon to Switzer land is unconfirmed.

FATAL TRAM ACCIDENT IN DUNEDIN.

A Government Official Killed,

[BY TELEGRAM!.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Dunedin, this day. Mr Oliver Wakekield, Under-Secretary for the Goldfields, who was on his way from Wellington to Melbourne by tho Waihora, was shockingly and fatally injured by a steam tram motor in Princes-street yester day afternoon. He was crossing the stroet, and in trying to avoid an express waggon was struck by tho tram ongino and knocked down. The front wheels ran ovor him, but tho ongino was stopped before the back wheels could touch him. Ho was taken to the Hospital in an unconscious state, and there it was found that both thigh _ bones were Bovored, and that he had sustained a severo scalp wound. Ho recovered consciousness at the Hospital, and tho doctors amputated both logs. Mr Wake •ield was a son of Mr Felix Wakefield, and a brother of Mr Edward Wakefield, M.H.R., of Timaru. The deceased lived only about half-an-houl- after tho surgical operation, but during that time ho was conscious, nnd spoke to some acquaintances present. The news of the accident has caused a great shock in this city.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Grand panorama in the Opera House to night. _. U°y&&(nirma!rtn"'Viinrn.n<rn. before "Veiurning to Auckland. Evory man with "a beo in his bonnet" should turn up to tho faceting to-night. Coloured Royalty is looking up; the King of Samoa lias ordered two buggies. Two carthquuko shocks wcro felt at Wel lington on AVodnoßday last. I'rofessor Payno developed a now " fancy trick shot" at Wanganui—he "sloped"the printer. There is a rowing club in Onehungc with 20 members owning two boats. At Canterbury Ram Fair yestorday, there wore over 2,000 entries, nnd most of the animals catalogued wore sold. Invercargill Coffee Palace, which has just boen completed, is to bo sold, on account of a split among tho temperance supporters of it.

A Wellington cricketing team will probably visit Chriatchurch durine Easter. Another party of surveyors (O'Donohue's) has started for Now Plymouth on an ex ploring ex{>edition. Good Friday this year fulls on 11th April next.

Mr 11. S. Hadfield is gazetted Interpreter to tho Legislative Council, vice Mr Reimen shnoider, dismissed.

Foraulo immigrants by the steamer lonic to Wellington complain of bad treatment at tho Plymouth depot. Hon. Mr Rolles ton is making inquiry.

A dramatic company is playing " The Lights o' London " with groat success in Wellington just now. Tho Hon. Mr Chamberlain and Mr Chambers have socured a licenso to prospect 60 acres of land at Raglan for coal.

, A Maori Sunday-school, with 60 scholars, has been started at Ohinemutu by Key. Mr Fairbrothor, Baptist missionary. [ Tho Raglan-Kawhia roud ib now made ' nearly as far as Aotea harbour. The ' Moons whoso land is intersected complain ' of the Native Minister's discourtesy in not asking their leave. Why do not Auckland ladies get up a " Leap Year Ball J" One of these has just taken place at Dunodin, and was most successful. The ladies issued tho invita tions, and solicited engagements, while tho gentlomon acted tho part of bashful accep tors or slighted " wallflowers." Mr J. McDonald, a Raglan settlor, who has been 35 years in tho colony, died recently at tho age of 72, His loss is much felt in the district. The Btories of Scotchmon in the guise of • Turkishand Russian officers has been capped by tho Marquis of. Lome. Ho says that when he first expressed a wish to sco a real full-blooded Indian he was rathor astonished ; when tho Canadian, who at once undertook to gratify tho wish, summoned tho required 1 real specimen of tho aboriginal by shouting —" Como hero, McDonald I" At the District Court, Hamilton, on Tues day, His Honor Judge Smith announced ' that, on tho recommendation of Mr John Lawson, the Official Assignee, Mr J. P' Edgecumbo had been appointed dep''^ assignee. j. . Napier, without a harbour, is de?V ," i by Mr Sheohan, M.H.R., as " a eovf 1 nMf: way public-house botween Welli» t0. n and Auckland.'1 With a harbour, ' wlU, llck creation, wo suppose. ~ 1 What women would do if c f ould , not 1 cry, nobody knows. What.-' OI;, dofe J n. ccl«* J s i creatures they would be. A°<f« s. *"f : Appeal hits been lc£ ed aSainf *lie 1 qUTIIS reason & NolsO" is such a hoalthy : nla™ to Hv P^ is at last discl<«ed. There ' '& it touV aPP°ar> 80met»»>S in the air • wliJrh $" miOal *° medioal men- for n 0 fmvpv f"" soven doctors have died there ' le"e} r lg_ht years. w"nbrking man who was elected to one of ! , . 3unedin Licensing Committees has been ' from taking his seat becauso he ' U employed in a Government workshop. ' The Trades and Labour Council are taking ( up the matter. «

THE OPERA HOUSE.

Mr H. H. Smith's Panorama,

Thbue was a good attendance at Abbott's Opera House last evening to witness Mr Herbert H. Smith's exhibition of English, American, Australian, and New Zealand views. The pictures were shown to the size of oighteen foot with tho aid of limelight. Special interest is attached to the exhibition from the fact that many of the viows were takon by Mr Smith liimsolf and included representations of local events such as a game of kiss-in-tho-ring in the Domajn, the new patent fire escape at work races in progress during tho Demonstration sports, the Demonstration and St. Patrick's Day processions, &c. Other views in cluded scenery at the Hot Lakes, the Hunua and Waitakorei Falls, and in the South Island Lake districts, while a large number of public buildings and other ob jects of interest throughout this and the adjacent colonies, Amorica and England were shown. Ono picture which attracted much attention was tho Jewish Synagogue Sydney. Scenes doscriptivo of the Zulu War were also exhibited. Mr IT. H. Smith described tho various scenes as they were presented to the audience in a brief and humorous lecture. At the con clusion of the exhibition, a pretty repre sentation of a real waterfall was shown with limelight effects. The stove, which was announced to bo given away after the entertaiument.fell to tho lotof ayoungcouplo who are understood to bo contemplating matrimony. The panorama is one of the most varied and interesting that has ever been exhibited in Auckland. It will be shown again to-night, and should attract a good attendance.'

THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

The Robels Closing Sound Khartoum.

Critical Aspect of Affairs.

[BY CABLE-COPYRIGHT.]

(reuter's cablegrams.)

Cairo, March 19. Grave anxiety is felt hero for General Gordon, from whom no further news has yet been received. Reliable intelligence of increasing hos tility among tko Arab troops is to hand, and the adherents of tho Mahdi are closing round Khartoum from all sides. The situa tion is considered critical.

EMILY PLACE WORKS.

Reclamation of Auckland Station Ground and Freezing Company's Site.

The contract for which tenders have been received by the New Zealand Freezing and Produco Company is of a large and important character. It includes the cutting down and forming of Emily Place, reclamation of the Auckland station ground, continuation of Quay-street, and of the leasehold property of the New Zealand Freezing and Storage Company, situated to the eastward of the Railway Wharf; also tho founda tions of the largo buildings to be erected for the purposes of the Company. The work 1 includes the excavation of about 300,000 cubic yards of earth, and delivery of the same into tho reclamation, the slope of which will be protected by blae-stone pitching similar to that now laid in Mechanics' Bay. Tho successful contractor (Mr Allan Maguire) intends laying down a railway to convey the earth to the reclama tion. All the work is to be completed in 18 months, except the Railway Station, which is to be completed in six months, and the foundations of buildings to be comploted in three months. It is proposed to divert the main sower, which at present has its outlet alongsido of the Railway Wharf and Station, to Mechanics' Bay. Plans havd been prepared by Messrs Boylan and Lundon, under whose supervision the work will bo carried out. The following is tho list of tenders received: — £ s. d. A. Maguire (accepted) 23,082 IT \ D.Falfon 27,608 to 5 W. Foughey 2a.'80 18 2 Conlon and Regan .. .. .. 26.06114 0 JnmesHeron .. .. :. .. 33,4<b 2 0 W.Blewden 39,219 9 b

MINING NEWS.

[BY TELEdRAPII.—OWN CORRESPONDENT,

Thames, this day. It is rumoured that the Deep Level Cross _<Urj3GtO!'?'£outolSj?late~isVying a call of Is per share, representing a total sum of £5,000. The announcement has caused much surprise and dissatisfaction amongst local shareholders, the impression being that the Company's rules limited calls to 3d, similarly to the Deep Level Tributo Company. New Pki.nck Imperial.—The indications in the western workings on the Mariner's reef at No. 3 level are such as generally presage a substantial golden deposit. The leading stope has reached the locality in which affairs seamed so promising recently, and a candle-box full of rocks, containing heavy minerals, with blotches of gold, but still not sufficiently rich to be termed picked stone, came to hand yesterday afternoon. The reef is 4 feet thick, with about a foot of heavily-mineralised stone on the footwall. The same reef in the stopea directly under neath, but 60 feet deeper, shows a marked improvement). Cambria.—The quality of the quartz which had been loosened in the winze and was taken down yesterday morning showed as little gold as before. The winze is about 80 feet deep, and another 40 feet will com plete the requisite depth. The shaft is 60 feet below the chamber, and the manager will open out for the new level after sinking 14 feet further.

Dart. —Tho Alfred leader showed gold when broken down on Wednesday night, and contains favourable classes of mineral. Qceen op Beauty.—A breaking-down has taken place in the southward drive at No. 10 level. The reef showed no gold, but contained good minerals, though the stono is of rather a flinty formation. Tho lead ing stope has been rosumed, and the quartz from it is being kept for crushing. New Eureka (Otanui).—The low lovel has entered a high class of country.

[FROM THE "COROMANDEL MAIL."]

Success.—The manager is stiU in splen did country, the mineral indications being excellent. A good patch may be obtained any moment, but^ so far nothing grent l*is been got.

Cokby.—Tho usual work is go-:'ig on i the mine. The country is stil'pretty, bu vory little gold is seen.

Kapanoa. - This clo-1 continues pump ing away, keeping wa*er down. Tho inspector has not { et arrived, though ho is anxiously exrl *010"1

Mariebkl. *Ir Hutchinson is expected to arrive and take charge of this mine almost immediately- Ho is a well-known miner on tl" Thames, and will no doubt givo a got**' Recount of himself in his new gphoro-*'°Pcl' atit)ng-

CORRESPONDENCE.

Tne Ship Northumberland,

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—After your description of tho way the passengera of the Northumberland have beon treated, I think it is high time these people—Shaw, Savill, and Co.—should be shown up in some way. Tho plausiblo way they put things to intending passen gers in London leaves no room for one of ordinary understanding to doubt that they will do their best for the comfort of thoso travelling by their ships. But how great the difference when fairly out at sea! I had tho misfortune to como out in one of their ships about fivo years ago, paying £90 odd for the passage of myself, wifo, and three small children—second-class rates. It is true we had tho saloon—thero being no first-class passengers carried—and this was the great feature held out in their attractive programme. Inspection in London showed us nice velvet cushions on tho seats, carpeting laid down, tablo-cover, &c., and all the odds and ends to make it look attractive. At sea these superfluous luxuries were abolished, and a greasy floor, a greasy oilcloth cover, and hard seats were thought good enough. In their dietary scale, the provisions arc described "of the best quality." As an old traveller, I, of course, allowed for the "puff" in this, but I at least expected they would be eatable ; but the owners evi dently thought that eatable provisions cost money, and "would none of it." I can honestly say that wo did not consumo £10 worth of food the whole voyage, and had it not been for private stores, my wife and children would have starved, Remonstrance with the captain was of no uae, and realty these skippers have a diflif-ult task with grumbling passengers on the one hand mid parsimonious owners on the other the latter being the "boss," it is easy to see which they consider first—tho passengers they never see again. Wo were also promised a steward. Thero was one to about forty passengers, tho crew and cap. tain, and from tho; constant yells of Steward " from the latter kept poor stew ard fully going about three-fifths of his time; so wo had to take stewardship matters into our own hands. Tho cook was what your reporter very aptly states " one ot thoso professors of tho art who know nothing about it," and contrived to spoil overything without oxception. Well, I sent a complaint Home, and received a suavo reply—"Regretted exceedingly. Could not understand. Captain ono of our most experienced commanders," &c, '&c. and that was all tho satisfaction I got; so I had to content myself with warning such of my friendß as had any idea of emigrating to avoid Shaw-Savill's ships as they would the — . well, say the mischief j and lam glad to think in oiio or two instances the warning was successful in diverting their passage money into another channel. Passengers have no redress on arrival. Go vernment has no provision for fixing any liability, and it is difficult to fasten it on to the agents of the ship, so that the induce ment to pay one's own passage money is not very great, when, as a Government im migrant, laving your passage paid by some ?e nn et£LTo«re nc o rr properat

SPORTING NEWS.

Weigh* for gyg-gjramdi^

The following weights were declared last' night for the two principal events of the Auckland Racing Club's Autumn Meet ing :— Kaster Handicap of 200sovb. ; 2 miles Capt. W. L. Russell's oh f Leonora 4vra Bs'!i Mr P. Martin's eh c Leonata, 4yrs "' ilO MrG. Bato'schs The Poet. syra " "2 4 Mr Robertson's Br h Fitz Hercules " '' ? , Mr B. Thompson's br r Yuba Bill, aired '' I ;: Mr J. Barr Brown's b h Maori, eged " ,'2 Mr W. Bobbett's br h Libeller, aged "if Mr Robertson's blk m Fish woman 4yrs " i » Major F. N. George's eh c Nelson Zyth " i I Mr John Simes's blk c Kolo, lyrs " i i % Mr A. Standieh's Normanby, Cyra ' " i S Mr P. Tanored's r c Administrator '4 vr«'' * i Major F.N. George's be Wapiti 3yra ' '- I Capt. W.L. Russell's brf Kscopete 3yrs" r § ■ Mr P. Martin's b c Radames, 4yrs \ I Mr P. Nelson's br m Mystery, 4yr 8 ' " S J Mr W. Douglas's Briar, Syra " X 2 MrD. MoKinnon'BbhGilderoy, amd " I 2 Mr J. Barr Brown's b g Larrikin, 3yrs " |, Handicap Steeplechase of 150sovs, 3} mv,.. » Messrs Houghton and Sheenan's Her. Btlll>' cules, a)?ed ]» 1 Mr J. Lennard's eh g Chandler, aged it v> : Mr A. Martin's br k New Year, aged " 10 \l " Messrs Lyon and Blaikie's br g Wood' '* pecker, aged in in ' Mr Walter Smith's b g Billy-Go-by-Em ■'■ aged ' mi« ■ Mr Bishop's Flying Scud.aged " " J 1! I Mr J. Lennard'B eh g Shotover, syrs " in n I Mr Robertson's eh g Harkaway, agcl " in 0 Mr Robertson's blk g Christmas, aged " 10 n ' Mr Nugent'sbg Chevalier, aged .. "Jo q |

ANGLICAN HOME MISSION SOCIETY.

First Annual Meeting.

The first annual meeting of this Society, eg tabliahed in June last, was held at the Choral Hall last evening. There was a large attendance, and the Right Rev. Dr : Cowie, Bishop of Auckland, presided. A choir of 50 performers, under the conduo torship of Mr V. E. Rice, was in attend- . ancp, and rendered anthems, carols and ' hymns during the evening. The'r O v Chairman, in hia introductory speech ex' M plained the objects of the Society, one of 1 its primary objects being to rouse the peo- i pie of the dioceso to an active feeline and m participation in the work of the Church I Tho Society had been established mainly through the exertions of the Rev John Haselden, and its1- success was ■ already remarkable. He bore testi- M mony to tho excellent manner in which" I Mr Haselden had performed the duties of Secretary. Tho Rev. Mr Gould read a paper 8 on Home Mission work in this provincial district, with which he had been connected for a number, of years, ani gave a 1 history of the ywork f rom ißs9 j making in- - teresting references to the address of Bishops Selwyn and Cowie on the matter ■ In 1866 the Synod had gone into committed i to consider the. spiritual wants of the out- 1 lying districts, and it was decided that all ■ the clergymen of the Archdeaconry of I Waitemata should visit tho outposts three ' or four times a year. The work of visiting I the out-districts subsequently languished through scarcity of clergymen to perform :': the duties, but the arrival of Dr. Cowie in- • fused new life into the movement. Mr Gould I pointed out that though Auckland was now 1 probably three times richer than it was ten 1 years ago, the annual contributions to the \ Home Mission Fund remained about the same. He did not think this due to un. § willingness on the part of church people to ! contribute, but to the want of proper [ organisation. He then proceeded to : give a description of a visit paid i to the Northern Wairoa in 1866 in connection with tho Home Mission, and - at the conclusion was heartily applauded. The Rev. JV Haselden then read the first annual report of the Society: The Com- § mittee lay the following report before the members of the Society :—The Society was formed on June 21, 1883, at a meeting held ■'. in the Cathedral Library. The Bishop was-1 elected President, the Yen. Archdeacons I Maunsell and Pritt were elected Vice- Presidents, and a committee was ap pointed, to consist of the Stand ing Committee and the Revs. F. Gould, J. Bates, C. M. Nelson, YV. Tebbs, J. i Hasolden, and Messrs F. Larkins, A, | Heather, and W. McCullough. The Rev. J. Haselden was elected Secretary and' Treasurer. The number of members who i have joined during the year is 128. As will be seen by the balance-sheet, the total receipts have been £120 7s. The sum of £90 has been paid to the Standing Com mittee, of which i' 67 has been contributed to tho stipends of clergymen in country districts. It is expected that a largo in crease will take place both in the number of members and in the receipts during the ensuing year. On the recommendation of tho Committee, the Standing Committed ; nominated the Rev. J. Haselden for the ofiico of organising clergyman, and he has been appointed by the Bishop. At present ; ho will give one week in each month to ministering to country settlements and in ; organising church work generally. The ■■ Committee are of opinion that as soon as I tho funds will allow of the expenditure, the .-$ wh°lo time ola clergyman should be deAf, voted to these duties. For many years to: I come there will be districts which will not be ' ableto maintain residentclergymon.andsuch ' 9 districts should be occasionally visited by - I tho clorgymanof the Home Mission Society. ■ It is believed that tho country settlers will support the Society liberally as soon as its ' work is fully known. Tho Committee ;: appeals to tho members to urge their friends to join the Society, and so to help on the - good work of the extension of the Church.— r W. (J. Auckland, President.—Receipts: 1 Subscriptions from 127 members, £ 894s 6d;' I donations, £1 10s 6d j collections at Remu- ;: era East Hall, £16 ; concert, Mrs Clayton's , school, £11 2s; birthday thank-oflering, :^ 10s ; Mrs Clayton's pupils, £2: total, £120 7s. — Expenditure : Standing Committee, -. £00 ; office expenses, £7 3s 4d ; balance in V I hand, £23 3s Sd: total, £120 7s. —The ; report was adopted on the motion- '.-:'■ of tho Chairman, seconded by the ,■,! Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell.—On the motion? '•' of the Chairman, all the Archdeacons of tho diocese were appointed Vice-Presidents of tho Society.—Mr Larkins moved, and it ; was carried, that the following form the I Committeo for the ensuing year:—Revs. Messrs Bates, Gould, Haselden, Nelson,' and Tobbs, and Messrs A. Heather, McCul lough, and tho mover. The Rev. Mr f§ Calder read a paper on " The Present State i of the Home Mission," and tho Rev.J. Haselden read one on " Home Mission Work 1 of the Future." The latter mentioned that 1 sineo tho beginning of the month 35 ■"' ■"% members had joined, and subscrip: % tions (oxclusivo of tho night's collection) I amounted to £l«0. A collection was taken I up, amounting to £J0 16s. The proceedings | More terminated by the pronunciation of ' '■ tho Benediction by the Rev. Chairman. . \Wt

CRICKET MATCHES TO MORROW.

United v. Excelsior.—Excelsior: Wadding ham, Perkins, Mason, Smith, Craig, Pooler, Hobson, Higgius, Mills, Gamble, Burns.

Ouk Boys Second v. Parnell.—Our Boys: f/impkin, Ellis (2), Walker, VVooller, Eoßers, Doblo, Mills, Smart, Nicholas. Lecklo. IDBNT, STANDARD.-Hdcn: Koberts, Drum, Lewis, Ohlson, Taito, Whiteloy, Waters, White, Davidson, Morrow, Brabazon. West End Second v. Gbammar School (No. 1 wicket). - West End : Baker (2), Taylor, Clayton',PourtaJ'lle' Verncy, Sun, 1 albot, Chapman, Williams, McKay. UNITEDI SECOND V. AUCKLAND SECOND.- United : Shove, McPherson, BuUiu. Harvio (2), Brighton, Gatland, Thorpe, Hewaon, Hockin, and Israel.- ...;;■-,

Wmto Tiiird v. Alpha (No. 7 wicket). -West End: Marflitt, Laxon, Doughty, Hoii inan, Colobrook, McGregor, Baxter, Wright, btowart, bteadman, and Harper. Alpha : Hay, Cranoh, Culler. Kilpatrick. StoDermott, Good ucro, Nesbit, Abol, Slarcroft, White, Brooks. National v. Goudon Second (No. 10 wicket). National : Ambury, Brookes, Colobourno, Urumiuond, Dlddams, Handloy, Nicholson. Waters, W rigley (2), and Wilkinson. Kmergenl »08i: Spi?n^ an° poulsen. Gordon second: H?m?F e Trlln§ to'Ji Clayton. Clendoii, Fanton, MS-.a^TSSd!" 8' Marrlner- ilollsopp ' nmSJi 10??, J-. Av9?PALE.-Gordon: Ansenne, Mo? »,' iioys»p t Kisslin& Lusk, Meldrum (2) ufa °]PhD^h c.arey. Emergency: Uor lWnJ? iua?wi, S arin ß ®. Thomas, Beard, T .W'MS v. FiUNKLtN (No. 8 wicket).- Hkwlq Hn Tregnskis, Gilmour, Porston, offi ( ?°n^' yay- Matthews, Buchanan. Harris VlBl B .Sha, ck- elfnrd- : NeSifi- Pntt-U o ,Fr? nklin : Service, Tlanley, Cnv"1 Shcddan, Ross, Nightingale (2), loy'anTwiiso?,?I'o' Pcetl : Spin-

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THE AUCKLAND VENING STAR, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1884.



Special Advertisements. TGIIRE ! , FIRE !! FIRE !!! The Northumberland having arrived with NEW SEASON'S DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, the sale of smoke-stained Goods -'"" MUST SOON BE BROUGHT TO A CLOSE. Peksons Desiring GREAT BARGAINS '' .call this week at T. MoMASTBR'Si QUEEN-STREET (opposite the market). THE ~VTEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY 1 T| HAS REMOVED TO THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY MB HAMPTON. SHORTLAND- STREET. JOSEPH MO3EB, Manager. DR. P H I L S 0 N, Late District Surgeon, | .Attends bom 10 a.m. to 1 o'clock p.m., ,<« AND DR. J. H. HONEYMAN From 11 a.m. to 1 o'clock p.m., at Aiosn'B, THB PHARM A0 V, Queen-street. <n RE A T BARG AI N S XJT in BLANKETS, FLANNELS, JACKETS, ULSTERS, &o. WILLIAM Tf TJRIDBMAN ILLIAM It. J3RIDGMAN Has iust opened up a Splendid Lot of New Guuaa for the Winter Season, exceptionally well bought, and will be Bold at a very moderate advance to meet the times. SCO Pairs New Blankets, all sizes and quali ties, from 6s 6d pair, having been bought con siderably under usual rates, will.bo sold cheap, and cannot be beaten. BOUGHT A JOB. Nearly Two Hundred (£200) Pounds worth of Ladies' and Girls' Ulsters and Black Cloth Jackets, which will be SOLD AT and ' UNDER WAREHOUSE PRICES; some very choice Goods in Dolmans, &c. Girls' Jackets, from 3s 9d; Ladies' Heavy Ulsters, from 6s lid 2.000 yards Flannels, all makes, from 7jd yard Colonial -nannel, llld; 32in. Heavy Welsh, la 6}d, worth 2s 50 Coloured Alhambro Quilts, 2s 6d Special Valuain Grey Calicoes,32in., 2gd.yd Choice Patterns in Now Cretonnes, Bid yard, worth'Od Strbnff Worsted 1-head Super FJngerhig Yarn, Nice Assortment New Dress Goods, from 3Sd Buys' Strong Tweed Trousers; 3a 9d; Men s ' Tweed Trousers. 4s Ud '. ,'. . , SO Men's Strong Tweed Coats, 6S lid, spl'd valua ; V/inter Goods in all Departments ■■•■■■■ r-ines in great variety, and lot of Remnants, m cheap, and ww-i3iy of inspection :y*i, in all widths, from 27in,, 9d yard. H^.' .DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, "^%«^ , -3« QUBEN-STBaHT. , •. .. ,



Special Advertisements. E ARE OPENING UP OUR NEW SHIPMENTS NEW SHIPMENTS OF DRESS MATERIAL, LADIES' TRIMMED HATS, BLACK AND COLOURED VELVETEENS, &c, &c. MANTLES AND ULSTERS. X pOSGRAVE & riO. (Opposite W. M. McArthur and Co.) A P O L O G Y. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Desire to most Sincerely Thank their Patrons and the Public generally for the PROMPT AND LIBERAL PATRONAGE during the First Two Days of their SALVAGE SALE, but at the same time S. C. & Co. desire to APOLOGISE (or the Incomplete manner in which the Goods have been BROUGHT FORWARD. This was unavoidable as the Stock was only PURCHASED ON THE SATURDAY, and we were compelled to bring the WORST OF the STOCK FORWARD FIRST, MUCH SATURATED BY WATER. Those having now been principally disposed of, we shall, I Ox SATURDAY AND MONDAY, Bring Forward as mnch as wo can possibly PREPARE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS. We have just added to the SALVAGE STOCK, 2,000 FASHIONABLE JACKETS and ULSTERS, which we have bought a job, and which wo shall sell at half price. IIA PER CENT. DISCOUNT. W. R ATTRAY Dcsircß to inform his Customers and the Public that, owing to the Increase in his GENTLE MEN'S MERCERY BUSINESS, and conse quent want of Room for the proper display at , tho LARGE SHIPMENTS OF NOVELTIES TO ARRIVE for that Department, he has determined to CLEAR OUT THE WHOLE LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF READY-MADE CLOTHING AND . WOOLLENS. To effeot this result as speedily as possible, he has decided to OFFER THE ENTIRE STOCK OF THESE GOODS AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT TO CASH ' PURCHASERS., It is wen-known that all Articles offered for srie at NEW ZEALAND HOUSE are marked in Plain Figures, the excellence of which plan is admitted by its numerous patrons. TO ALL CASH PURCHASERS OF READY-MADE ' CLQEHING AND WOOLLENS There wureffallowed from those marked prices (which compare very favourably with stmilar goods shown elsewhere) the ENORMOUS DISCOUNT of TWENTY PER CENT., ok FOUR SHILLINGS IN THE POUND. SALE NOW ON. . ('GENTLEMEN'S BLACK CLOTH MORNINGCOATS GENTLEMEN'S BLACK WORSTED MORNING COATS GENTLEMEN'S TWEED SINGLE [V, BREASTED SACS E GENTLEMEN'S TWEED PAGET " SUITS O GENTLEMEN'S TWEED SINGLE* BREASTED SAC SUITS Q GENTLEMEN'S TWEED TROUSERS tZ 1 GENTLEMEN'S TWEED TROUSERS CJ GENTLEMEN'S MACINTOSH COATS P GENTLEMEN'S TWEED OVER- COATS ir ' YOUTHS' WORSTED SINGLE- yoB u EtTs^ D tS^l E d single. B YO^Btfwil^TloufEßSAND Hj VESTS H Ugulnlv^w^^EßSoils Q ( BOYS' WORSTED SAC SUITS M BOYS' TWEED SAC SUITS m BOYS'WORSTED SAO COATS JK BOYS' TWEED TROUSERS AND \D VESTS. bsr BOYS' TWEED TROUSERS fj BOYS' MACINTOSH COATS ____,„ H BOYS' WITNBY AND TWEED H OVERCOATS uJ SMALL BOYS' WORSTED SUITS H SMALL BOYS' FANCY TWEED v SUITS W I SMALL BOYS' MAN-O'-WAR SUITS CQ SMALL BOYS' JERSEY SUITS BLACK BROADCLOTH AND DOE- Q3 SKIN P BLUE VENETIAN AND DIAGONAL p BLUE AND BLACK WORSTED C i COSTINGS ft WfwEEDS ENGIjAIJD AN° SCOTCH MOSGIEL AND ROSLYN TWEEDS SILK AND WOOL VESTINGS WHITE MARCELLA VESTINGS I. &C, &0., &c. REMEMBER! 1. Tho Goods are all marked in plain figures, and are good value at the marked prices. 2. The Stock is New, Seasonable, and WeU assorted. 3. The Namo of the House is a sufficient guarantee that First-class Goods only will be offered. 4. For every Pound's worth purchased 20 per cent, (four shillings in tho pound) will be re turnod to ready-money purchasers. 5. As such advantages arp obtainable only once perhaps in a lifetime, it is desirablo to note tho address and make an early inspection. fWI LLIA M HA T T RAY, CIiOTHIEK AND GENERAL DRAPER, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, Ifß, 180, AND 182, QUEEN-STIIBET, AUCKLAND ;■ i (Hour 490rs Iwlow the New Sayings Bank), j



Bicyolea, unequalled for finish, price and ouality. at Shakeßpear & Cog. (opposite he Market), Queen-Btrefit.-I4DVT.r -



Contracts taken for all klnde of concrete- X?«,m la»^ c ov ? mall.and estimates and other information giving to those wishing to do their ■SBW&to? 11 wasoa, and °*'7*Qw*°>