Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wilt. Close as under:—

MONIIAV, 2nd hist. For Tainm, per Mailft, at 9 a.m. For Waitara. etc., per Argyle, at 11 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandol, at 1.30 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per lona. at 4 am. For Russell Kawakawa, Whangaroa, and Mongonui, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 4.30 p.m. For Whitiangi and Upper Mill, per Rowena, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. For Whangarei, Whangarei Heads, Kamo, Mangapai, and Parua, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 4th March. Per s.s. Zealandia, 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, at 10.30 a.m For registered letters and newspapers, 11 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by tlm MM Agent on board the Bteamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will bu due in London on Sat urday, April 12, ISB4.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offlco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc

Mahcii 1.

Abbott's Opera Houao—Royal Comic Opera Company, 7.15 p.m.

Bindou Presentation-Mcctiiif,' of Cricketers and Footballers at United Service Hotel, 8 p.m.

Throe Kings School room—Meeting of Mount Roskill Ratepayery, 8 p.m.

V.M.C.A.—Devotional Address by Rev. J. S. Hill, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

BYRON*.—On Feb. 28. Upper Union-street, Brick Villa, the wife of H. Byron of a daughter. BADLEY.—On 20th Febnmry, at her residence, Surrey House. Otahuhu, Hie wife of Joseph U. Uodloy of a daughter. CARTER.—On February 2Cth, at Pukekohe West, tho wife of C. M. Carter of a sou. LANDER.—On February 2flth, athorresidenca, Aun-struet, Devouport, tho wife of jMr J, C. Lander of a daughter (still-born).

Marriages.

McMASTER-rEUCY.-On February 20th, at the residence of the bride's mother, East Tamaki, by the Rev. John Macky, M.A., Samuel McAfastor to Margaret Percy.

Deaths.

CRAIG.—On February 28. at his residence. Lower Hobson-street, Andrew Craii?; aged f>l years. The funeral will leave his lute residence at 2 o'clock To-'norrow (Sunday), March 2, Friends will please accept this invitation.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1884.

For tho cause that lacks assistance Kor tho wrong that needs resistance, Kor the future in tho dlstanco, And tho Rood that wo can do.

It is very much to bo desired that tho newly-elected Licensing Committees shall not bo misled regarding their position and duties. Tho "Herald" to-day has sot up the novel theory that tho Committees aro not judicial tribunals. It is very amusing to notico how our contemporary blows hot and cold, denying today what it maintained yesterday, if it happens to suit tho purposo of the moinont. When dealing with the question of the Waverley Hotel liconse, notwith standing the discretionary powers of Section 75, in "granting or refusing any eertifi cato," our contemporary was very vehement in declaring that tho decisions of tho Com mittco (or, "Court," as it invariably termed tho licensing body) should bo in ac cordanco with law ; that its functions wero entirely judicial, and must bo based on a rigid construction of tho statute Take ono passage from our contemporary's nrticlo of December sth :—

"That the licenso, if granted, will bo quashed, thero is not of course tho smallest doubt. In tho serone atmosphere of tho Supremo Court, people have that souse of safety which sometimes disappears in the dust and din of lower jurisdictions. Let it bo distinctly borne in mind that this is not tho mere question of whethor wo should havo one hotel moro or less ; but it is the question whothcr it in possible that any man is warranted in boasting that by tho in fluences which ho can bring to boar directly or indirectly on mlluential peoplo, and on the judicial administration, he is able to circumvent tho law of tho land and baulk tho determination of his fellow-citizens."

There is no equivocation here ; the Com mittces are described as being "judicial ad ministrations " in the samo senso as tho Supreme Court is a judicial authority. And by arguing otherwise to-day, our contem porary o;ily shows what bosh may some times be promulgated under the sanction of the mighty "we." Licensing Committees are elected to interpret and administer the law, not to mako tho law, and the fact that they havo been ondowedlikesomcof our other lower courts with power to decide on the equity rathor than the strict legal bearing of a case, does not destroy their judicial character or raise them tibovo the law. The mere fact of being elected instead of nominated lias no bearing on the question. In the United' States all Justices of the Peace, Magistrates, and Judges, except thoso only of the very highest Court, are elected. It would be a queer misconception of this form of democracy to contend that the opinion of thu voters and not the statute law of the land is therefore to guide the decisions of Courts chosen in that way. Such a doctrine is exceedingly mischievous, and if adopted by the temperanco committees, may bo woll adopted by any committee that may bo elected hereafter by the licensed vic tuallers' support. Tho Local Option clauses of the Act, whioh are distinct and well-defined, ought not to bo confounded with tho modo of constituting the Bench. The temperance party haye never gone farther than this heretofore : tlfat the com mittees elected beforo would not insist upon obedience to the law-; it is an entirely now departure to say that here after they aro to become a law unto them selves, and somo vague idea of what tho olectors who chose them may wish is to direct them in their course.

With regard to tho limitation of licenses to ten o'clock, and the suppression of Suaday trading and breaches of tho law, we are entirely at one with our contemporary. Mr Robert Stout maintained in Uunodin —and there is no better legal authority— that the wording of the Act directly con templates that all licenses shall bo ton o'clock licenses ; tho permits grantod for sale beyond that hour are extensions of the licenso which are only to be given by the committee under special circumstances. The plain reading of tho clauses certainly bears out Mr Stout's interpretation of tho law as to the legal hours of sale, and tho illegality of Sunday trading has never been in doubt. The upstairs bars aro also discretionary with the committee, though thore appear to be so many ways of evading any limitation in this direction that we doubt if the commit tees will accomplish much by interdicting these bars. Nothing could bo more plain, however, than the expression of public opinion that tho power which tho law has placed in the hands of tho committees shall be employed in a given direction, and it is also evident that committees are expressly authorised by law to uso their powers for these purposes. When holders of licenses defy the law, the com mittee would be fully warranted in cancel-, ling their licenses ; the Act also expressly provides for this. Wo believe, however, that the 75th section must bo read in connec tion with tho general tenor and construction of tho Act. It is little more that an affirma tion of tho doctrine which the temperanco party have always maintained, ramely, that licenses aro only granted from year to yoar, and there is no obligation to renew. It enables committees to get rid of public-houses of a low class, or in low neighbourhoods. To interpret it, however, as a Local Option clause, for the suppression of existing licenses by an indirect popular vote, is a manifest straining of the law. If it had been in tended by tho Legislature to apply local option to existing licenses, tho power/would have been embodied in the Local Option clauses of tho Act. The great fight in Parliament over this Act took placo on that very question, and the Local Optionists were defeated. The Act makes express pro vision for ratepayers appearing in Court for or against the granting of applications ;it is tho committee's duty to hear this evi donce and decide judicially upon it, and reasonable discretion is granted 'td'them for that purpose. If the "Herald's" interpretation of the lion-judicial character of committees were a right one, why have we an Act of 230 sections and an amending Act;of 18 more? Everything wottld bo achieved by providing1 for tho election of

committees, and leaving them, or thepeop'o through thorn, to work their will. The dis< creHon conferred upon the committees is plainly a reasonable —not arbitrary—dis cretion. "In their opinion," in tho section noticed, means, of course, on tho evidence before them. The clause quoted by the " Herald " as apparently opposed to this appears also in the Resident Magis trates Act and the Native Lands Act; but urtly our contemporary will never ma'ntain that these are not judicial bodies, and are authorised to decide without evidence? It will be unfortunate if the committees, by bad advice orover-elation.should be led into any grave indiscretion, because they have a great opportunity for good before them, and the future of licensing will depend almost entirely on the manner in which they uso it

" Hippona V sporting notes appear on tho fourth page of this issue, along with several letters and interesting items of local news. Wo regret to learn that Mrs Gillies, the wifo of Mr.Justice Gillies, is dangerously ill.

W'u luivc much pleasure in acknowledg ing receipt of £1 on behalf of Mrs Piollinson, whose husband was killed by a log ill the bush at Te Aroha.

Mr J. E. Macdonald, Chief Judge of the Native Lands Court, with Judges Mair and Puckey, loft Tauranga for Auckland riu Thames this afternoon.

Sergeant Donnelly, of tho local police, lias obtained a month's leave of absence, and gone on a trip to Wellington. His place is being filled by Constable McConnell, who is Acting-Sergeant.

Some misunderstanding has boon caused by the appearance of a paragraph in our contemporary with reference to tho enter tainment to be given aboard the steamship Ruapehu. We are requested to state that the vessel will not be open to the public alter Monday next. Admission up to that date can be obtained by any friend or sup porter of tho Company by application to the manager of the New Zealand Slapping Company. The directors entertain a few of our leading citizens on Tuesday evening, and they have issued invitations to an after noon party on board for Wednesday, the fifth of March.

The insurance money on the steamer Triumph is expected to form the subject of litigation in England during the next two months. It will be remembered that the underwriters refused to pay the sum for which the vessel was insured, and Mr Hall, their special agent, is now in Auck land investigating the circumstances of tho catastrophe, with the view of resisting tho claim in a court of law. Captain Urothorton iR still in Auckland, collecting cvidenco on behalf of the owners, and ho will probably loavo for England, via 'Frisco, by tho mail tcamor on I'uesdav noxt. MrOwons, the chief ollicer, has taken a great fancy to Auckland, and romnins hero for tho present. Ifo will follow Captain Hrothcrton to Eng land at a future date.

A notorious character named JamosMilno was arrested this morning by Constable Cahill, charged with the larceny of a coat, the property of John McLachlnn. Tho article in question was exposed for sale out side the door of Mr McL.ichhin's shop, and it is alleged that Milne took it from there, 110 was obsorved by Mr Lovy, clothier, who promptly closed with him, and after a sharp tnsslo rescued the coat, Milne making his escape Thcso facts wore communicated to Constable Cahill, who traced (ho prisoner to Elliott-street. A watch and chain found in Milne's possession havo since been claimed by their rightful owner, so that two charges will bo ontored against tho enterprising prisonor.

A meeting of tho creditors ot Thomas Dowd, master mariner, was to have been held today, but lapsed for want of a quorum. Tho liabilities nro staled at £181 Us !)d, and tho assets (furniture) at £25. It seems thnt tho bankrupt hired the cutter Stag about a yoar ago nt tho rate of £10 por month, and ran lior principally in the Thames and Auckland trado. Ilia health failed, however, and ho was laid up for several months, while <i run of bad wenthor also increased his difficulties, Tho result wns that he got into arrenrs with tho ownor of the boat, was sued for £i"0 Is, and, on failing to satisfy tho judgment obtained against him, had to undergo live days' im priconmont. In tho end Tie was forced to petition for adjudication.

An adjourned meeting of persons in terested in tho formation of on Auckland Fish Company to take over tho businoss of Mr F. Williams was held at tho Waitematn Jlotol on Wednesday night. Thoro was a pmall nttondanco. Mr Hastings occupied tho chair, Mr Brassey read a letter from the owner of tho stoamor Ruby, ottering to dispose of her at valuation, and tako half the price in sliuros ; and also a communica tion from Messrs Ingram !c Co., offering to supply an ice-making machine, capablo of turning out from 10 to 15 cwt porday, fish canning apparatun, preserving pans, and n special design for smoke-house. Mr Brassoy stated that it had been proposed to start another Fish Company, biitsmch would have to contend ngainHt odds, for they lind a rendy-mude business to step into at onco. In consequence of tho small attendance, it was agreed to postpone tho meeting until Tuesday afternoon, at 3 p.m., nt Mr Bras sey's ollice; and also that Messrs Frator Brothers bo asked to net as brokers for tho Company.

Tho Salvationist!! aro still prosecuting their mission onthusiasticnlly in Auckland, crowdod meetings being held every night in tho Temperance Hall. From the last local report furnished to the "War Cry," wo learn that at a recent mooting one middle-aged brother testified who gavo him self to the Lord tho previous Sunday. He said up to then "Ho had never been in a placo of worship in his life, and he praised God for such a I tlvation. During the lutt six weeks he has spent £300 in drink, anu last Wednesday ho came to my house to inquire about the u?o of tobacco—whether Mnoking would strengthen or weaken his intluenco as a Christian, and I said woakon of course. Ho then said—"l will go and give it up for Jesus' sake," and away went tho pipe. Another, a brother about 3C years, who out of tivo visits to our meetings has had to leave for bad conduct, came out for salvation boforo wo commenced our Tuesday evening's mooting. So we went straight to prayer, and ho soon testified for (salvation. Hallelujah !Ho has spent £50 in a drunken spree during this last month, but has now gfyen all up to God, pipo as well.

It appears that prizes, amounting in value to about £25, remained in the hands of tho City Schools Committee after tho recent demonstration which was held in the Domain. The disposal of thoso prizes formed tho subject of over an hour'« desul tory discussion at the Wellesloy-street School last evening, when tho old Com mittee, tho now Committee, and several teachers assembled to discuss tho all important question. A division arose between thoso present as to whether the whole of the schools should assemble and take part in the sports, at which the prizes could be awarded, or whether the teachers should be permitted to dispose of the articles. Tho discussion waxed so warm that some began to relato iiow much they had col lected towards tho fund, while others as soitjd that "the new Committee had nothing to do with tho prize?." This natur ally called forth tho remark : " Well, why didn't the old Committee dispose of the prizes themselves, and not bother us about it ." After numerous motions and amendments it was carried, amid uproar, " That the Committee mako tho apportionment of tho prizes, and that they ho handed over to tho teachers as prizes for distribution at sports." Thcio wns an attempt to upset tho decision, but the Chairman (Mr J. W. Carr) objected, and tho meeting concluded.

A meeting of the PonHonby Temperance Committee in connection with lata the elec was of Licensing Committee for that ward tionheld in All Saints' School-room last ovon ing. Therewasagood attendance. MrG.W. Owen occupied tho chair. It was unani mously resolved that tho Eloction Com mittee form a standing committee to watch tho temperance interest in the Ponsonby district in every respect, ns well as to rendor assistance in placing tho names of ratepayers on tho Burgess Roll, so as to make it as complete as possible for future civic and licensing purposes. It was re marked that the present roll had been care lessly and incorrectly prepared, and that greater attention should bo paid to the compilation and print ing of so important a document for the future. The roll should bo publicly exhibited for tho inspection of ratepayers prior to its final revision, so tiiat omitted and misspelt names might rocoivo the re quisite attention. A sub-committee was appointed to call a meeting of the general committee at any time it might be deemed necessary to do bo. Tho necessity of carry ing out in its entirety the "Temperance tinket ; " as regards the sale of liquor, was affirmed. Some conversation took placo as to the propriety of action being taken to have the names of all persons eligible to vote for a merobor of the House of Kepre sontat ives for Newton—of which l'onsonby forms a part—placed on the electoral roll for that district. A' vote of thanke was accorded to Mr Lusher and the.Vestry of All Saints' for the use of the Bchool-rdom to tho Committee.

It may be welcome news to a large pro portion of the insuring public that there is nne Compaq—the Royal—which declines to join the combination which has been formed for doubling the current rates of insurance. The statement rests upon the authority of Councillor Devore, who gave it pub licity at the Council meeliig on Thursday night during a brief discussion, in the course of which the selfish and avaricious policy of the underwriting confederacy received rather caustic treatment. Cr. Harper said that he understood that the local agents of the Royal had received in structions from the Melbourne office not to sign the compact but to act up to it. Cr. Devore, however, pronounced this informa tion to be erroneous, and repeated his assertion that tho Royal was holding aloof altogether from the unholy coalition, grimly adding that the effect of such a course would soon be evident.

The regular meeting ot the Union-street Wesleyan Band of Hope was held on Thurs day evening. The i oom was fully attended. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Caradus, who referred in an eloquent strain to the recent electionofLicensingCommittees. An interesting proeramme waß successfully carried out, induding addresses, readings, sjngf, tt:. Misses Purdy and Caradus sang with much efi'eet. The meeting closed in tho usual way.

Tho Congregational Chapel and School room, New North Road, changed hands a little over a year ago to a religious commu nity who call themselves by no other name but Christians. Since that time they have doubled their numbers, and now having secured the services of Mr Henry Exley, evangelist, they purposo giving a course of lectures on Tuesday evenings, beginning next week with an interesting lecture on "The Catacombs of Rome" (illustrated). The public are invited to attend.

The "Bible Standard" for March con tains several excellent papers on " The Im mortality of Man," " Return of the Jews," "Truth and Policy," by a local contributor; a paper by .1 udge Black ; also, "Tho Scep tical Shoemaker," a vory interesting skotch; poetry, Church news, and current events

An order was made this morning at the Police Court upon Arthur Wilson to contri bute 8s a week each towards tho support of his children, whom ho had deserted, Wil son being in good circumstances in tho Waikato.

A meeting was held in tho Primitive Methodist Church, Waterviow, Great North Road, on Tuesday evening, 26th ult.,- Mr Woolgar in the chair. Mr Tattersall acted as Secretary. It was decidod to have a tea meeting on 13th inst., ufter which short speeches from ministers and friends, and spocial music by the choir ; and that on the ninth anniversary services be held in tho Church morning, afternoon, and even ing, to be conducted by Rova. Boothroyd Potter, and Macfarlano. The objoct is to raise funds far tho Church, which lias just been lined, varnished, and fenced. A voto of thanks was passed to Mr Tattorsall for a donation of about fifty vols. of books for tho Sunday-school library, und alto to Mr T. Sanson and Mr G. Arnold for making a vory neat bookcaso for them free of charge.

At tho usual fortnightly meeting of tho City Schools Committee hold lust evening, a lengthy discussion took placo on tho crowded state of tho city echoolu. In i-esponso tea letter Bent by tho Committee on tho subject, tho Secretary of tho Bouid wrote recommending tho Committco to visit St. Thomas's School, Union-streot Wosloyan School, and the Methodist School at the corner of Franklyn Road, with tho objoct of ascertaining if oithor would moot tho requirements of tho Freeman's Bay district. The Chairman stated that tho Wellesloy vtreot School was full, while Borosford street was crowdod, and 150 applicants had already been tinned away. After further discussion it was agreed, "That tho Com mittee again urge upon tho Board tho press ing necessity of moro school accommoda tion ; that tho present schools aro full; many applications for admission have been refused ; thoreforo wo suggest that tho Board should erect a wing in Napior-stroet, and the Committee will, meanwhile, inspect the buildings suggested for present needs." Communication)! from tho Board stated-(1) that £100 had been paid to credit of Committee at tho Bank of New Zealand, l'sO having boon previously lodged ; (2) that parents should bo required, in cases whero children appear to bu under school age, to furnish a written statement as to ago. The Chairman slated that an account for £4 12s Gd had boon received from tho City Council for water consumed at Wellesloy-streot School from December Ist to February 2Sth. Tho con sumption amounted to 2,000 gallons pcrday. It was decided to inquire into tho matter. This was all tho business.

Announcements of services at tho churches will bo found in tho usual column. Lenten services at tho Anglican Churches.

The Town Clerk is in trouble. An evil and pervorso goneration of Councillors have arisen who know not Joseph, and not frowardly to him. Their latest resolve is to degrado him from his proud position on the Mayoral dnia to tho lower table within tho Council horseshoe at which the scrihis o!: the press wearily drive tho fretful quill, thci pretence being that from that position ho will bo better enabled to distribute his mellifluous voico around tho room. At a recent meeting a resolution was passed en forcing upon him this groat abasement, but to tho surprise of tho relentless civic fat-hern, thoy looked in vuin on Thursday night to sco their clerk clothed in penitential sack cloth and ashos at tho very humblo table frequonted by tho reporters. In calm and contemplative dignity ho beamed down, upon them from tho superior altitude of tho dais. In stern and wrathful accents Cr. Dovorearoso and demanded tho reason of this thusnosH. Ho further wished to know when tho Town Clerk intended to obey tho Councillors' dread command by descending to their level. Tho Mayor blandly referred tho question to thosoroly-diaturbed Clerk, who then aio-e and explained that he could not rise to road anything besido tho lower table without eclipsing tho benign Mayoral visage t» tsomo of the fathers. Therefore rather than run such a risk, he had decided to remain whore ho was. Cr. Dovore musingly replied that that certainly would be a great deprivation, but in resuming his seat ho was heard to murmur a resolvo to renew tho question if necessary noxt week.

The porploxed donizons of the Westorn suburb aro cudgelling their brains to dis cover a reason for the course pursued by tho Harbour Board with regard to tho Pon sonby Wl|arf. This structure has been run out several hundreds of yards from Hoinp Bay into tho stream, but as thero is do communication possible between it and the shore, and as tho contractor lias long ago finished tho job, tho purpose for which it is intended is not Tory clear. Thero was an idea oxtanfc dur ing the spring that the work was" being pushed forward in order that the Ferry Company might institute a looped servico betweon it and tho town on one side, and Northcoto on tho other. This was dis polled, liowover, by the sudden interruption of the work just at tho stage when access from tho shore was all that was neeo3sary to allow the wharf to bo utilised. Then tho opinion grew that it was intended as an tvoning promenade for tho weary mon of tho city and a genoration of susceptible youth, but tho sanguino hopes thus en kindled aro moribund, for would-bo proraonadors must either swarm >ip the piles of tho wharf or relinquish the antici pated pleasure. It is almost superfluous to add that the ladies decline such an v ndigni ficd method of reaching tho wharf, and so it remains an object to gazo at with chagrin —so near and yet so far. Tho impression now prevails that the Board erected it for the purposo of testing tho water and weather-resisting quality of tho timber, and that to mako use of it is to contravene somo by-law or other.

Thero h division in tho camp of tho Parnoll School Committco. Several of the members aro anxious that Mr R. T. Talbot should be appointed assistant master of tho school, while an equal number strongly opposo his candidaturo for reasons which aro well-known to tho public. While tho dispute concerning the appoint ment was still proceeding, tho opposi tionists wrote to tho Board of Education pointing out that the Chairman, Mr Hamil ton, had been adjudicated n bankrupt, and thus forfeited his position, and asking tho Board to appoint a new Chairman. Tho answer was that tho matter was one for the Committee itself to deal with, and a meet ing was hold on Thursday night for tho purposo of filling tho supposed vacancy. Thero wero present Messrs Winks, Ireland, and Robinson, who aro opposed to Mr Talbot's appointment, i B I Messrs Thorbuin and Taylor, who favour it, Whon tho meeting was about to commence, tho lato Chairman, Mr Hamilton, who is also a Talbot supporter, presented himself and claimed his seat. Tho oppositionists objected to hiß claim, but lie contended that he was entitled to his seat, as he now had his discharge. His supporters maki tained this view, and the other party seeing that tho admission of his claim would give Mr Talbot a majority, declined to proceed with the business. There was thus a dead lock, and the two parties sat confronting each other till eleven o'clock, when a truce for the present was declared, and an ad journment made, the business of the meet ing not having been transacted, •

An elderly man, named Derrick Ball, aged C 4, was committed to the Lunatic Asylum this morning on the medical testimony of Drs. Walker and Evans. Mr Ball was a settler at Kawaka-wa, Bay of Islands, but was staying at the Victoria Hotel for a short time. He has been very strange in his habits for some weeks past, and there ap pears to be little hopes of his recovery.

The majority of the lots at the Crown Lands sale yesterday were passed, but those sold realised a total of L 1,060.

A meeting of the creditors of Hopkins Clark, settler, of Kirikiri, will be held on Monday to formally accept the debtor's prof erred composition of 17s Od in the pound, payable in three, six, and nine months without interest. These were the creditors' own terms, and as the debtor has accepted them, they now await the credi tors' formal ratification.

Middlebrook has purchased Perrot's open boat May.

Mr Grainger, senior member of tho firm of architects whose design (" Literao, Scientae, et Artea"), has been selected for Iho Ait Gallery and Free Library, is on his way hither from Melbourne.

In connection with the Remuera Lawn Tennis Club, a single-handed match was* played on last Wednesday between Mr Kebble, of Wellington, and Mr Cooke, of Parnell, which resulted in a victory for Wellington.

The first of Professor Godet's eelebratod lectures in defonco of the Christian faith will be given to-morrow afternoon iv tho Parnoll Hall.

. The trip of the steamer Anne Milbank to Tiritiri, with tho object of recovering cargo left on the rocks by the Triumph, proved successful, and she returnod to port last evening with a full cargo, principally con sisting of hardware.

The full prizo list for tho autumn show of tho Gardeners' Horti u'tural Society's show this month appours iv another part of this issue.

Valuable testimony as to the ellicicncy of the present educational cyetem was afforded at a meeting of the City Schools Committee lnst evening, when Mr E. M. C. Harrison,maßtcr of Bcresford-otroet School, was present. Mr Harrison, in the course of a discussion which took place, stated that tho children in the city schools were working up to very high pressure. Tho number who skulked their work were was small indeed, and the results obtained wero remarkable. He was sure that if the work of children attending the city schools wero compared with the work of now arrivals tho result would be surprising, so much was ho impressed with the good progress mado in tho public institutions here.

A social gathering of the Star of Newton Lodgo was held on Thursday evening in the Hull. An excellent tea was provided, and visitors waited upon by tho ladies of the Lodgo. BrotherJ.Longbottom, P.S.W.C.T., was in tho chair, and delivered an instruc tive address. The following prograimno was suo:o3sfully porfonned. Songs wero given by Sisters A. Lightfoot, Waymouth, and a lady friend ; also by Bros. Way mouth, Burdott (of H.M.S. Lark), and Me- Intyro (2); recitations wero givou by Bios. McLaughlin and Hill. Sister Waymouth presided at tho piano. Bro. S. llemus cave a forcible address, which was listened to with marked attention. A very pleasant evening was brought to a eloso by all present singing in a truly loyal manner the National Anthem.

Ilia Grace tho Duke of Wellington—or at leant his elligy upon tho stem of a well known coastal steamer—has just undergone a compluto overhaul. The consequence is that the Iron Duko lias exchanged his shabby genUiel costume for a fine searlot coat profusely bedizened with gold lace and decorations, while a mantle of deep ceruloan huo onvolopes in its classical folds his nethor limb?, His redoubtable nose glistens in all the glory of fresh paint, his curly locks shine with a lustre suggestive of cheap hair-oil, and this morning an ablo seaman and a young assistant were engagod in fixing into position his right arm with its hand firmly grasping a roll of parch moiit, which is supposed to represent the plan of a battlo. The task was an arduour one, and a curious crowd watched its pro grcsa with n languid kind of interest.

At a meeting of subscribers to the Auck land Scripture (lift Association yesterday afternoon, Dr. Konderdino presiding, tho report submitted showed that tho total dis tribution of standard books for the year now endod has boon 5,425, divided as follows :—Awarded to scholars, 4,G75 ; school libraries, 315 ; werkphop lads, 240 ; cabins of coastal steamers. Sailors' Rest and vessels, Hospital, Orphan Homes, &c, 193. The " voluntary " dcriptu re exercises (without prize), undertaken by scholars, have greatly increased in numbers during tho past year. A Juvenile Scripture Learners' Band has been formed, with a membership at tho commencement of tho second quarter of nearly 1,000. The special oifort on behalf of workshop apprentico lnds lias well proved tho need of providing beneficial occupation for a portion of tho spare even ing hours of thoso engaged in learning trades, etc. The response in numbor during the year has been creditable, and tho un dertaking has como to bo regarded by the lads thoinselves as a permanent branch of tho Association's operations. Tho branch of this association formed last year at Nelson, through a lack of unity and earnestness among the promoters residing there, is at present inactive. At Napiur there is now a slight revival of proceedings. Concerning tho weekly visitation of city schools for Bible instruction, your committee are only aware of two such. Those are mado by Miss Leachman, and are both well sustained, the attendance at each boing considerable. Tho report tonderod thnnks to various friends who had assisted, and mentioned that tho services of Mr S. Rout as Associa tions city agent had again boon retained at a small fee. Mention was made of tho fact that tho subscriptions for tho yoar amounted to £432 15s 6d. Mr A. Thorno was elected Secretary for the ensuing year, and Mr S. Hout treasurer, while the following wero clioson a com mittee:—Messrs John Douglas, S. Tan field, A. Thorno, J, Longmore.T. MoMaster, S. Rout, and Miss Leachman.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Civil Service reform has been started

Several burglaries are reported in Christ church.

Church parado of Volunteors tomorrow. Mr Griflin, U.S. Consul, leaves Dunodin for Auckland today.

Tho first consus pf England was taken in t^Ql. Crowds turned away from that lecture afc Chriatchurch on " London After Dark." The Taur.inga 'Telegraph " says that Dr. Sinclair, tlio dentist,dre\v £200 from six persons alono in that town,, and ho hud crowds of patients besidos. There nro 35,823 parsons in England and Wales, of whom 24,000 belong to tho Estab lished Church.

Koranui Coal Company, Wellington, being short of capital, have resolved upon issuing 5,000 preference shares of iT> encli. Messrs Korferd and Gillies, members of tho Victorian Cabinet, loavo Dunedin for tho North on Monday next.

Several of the Comic Opera troupe, in cluding Miss Nellio Stewart, are to sing in Mozart's 12th Mass to-morrow morning at St. Benedict's Church.

Lieut. R. Booth, of the Bluo Ribbon Army, and nephew of the Salvationist General, has been visiting New Caledonia and Fiji on a crusado. Tho stato of affairs at Noumoa rather discouraged him.

At Kaiapoi lately, a letter containing a choque for ±'75 addressed to a Miss Hanson was by mistnko delivered to a malo mis creant with tho samo surnamo, who coolly appropriated tho money. Ho is to bo arrested for larceny.

Two men, Forrester and Spence, havo died in Clutha district, Otago, within the past few days from tho effects of sun stroke.

The Napior "Telegraph" says:—"Mr Swanson, who is retiring from Newton, will support the candidature of Mr J. H. Upton as his successor. Is he ? Will ho ?

Five members of tho crow of tho American vessol Sarah AY. Hunt havo loft Christ church for Auckland, en route for San Francisco.

Cardinal Nowman entered tho Roman Catholic Church whon he was 45 years old, and Cardinal Wanning was a clergyman of tho English Church until ho was 43. The crickot match, Tasmania v. South land, closed yeeterday with a severe drub bing to tho locul team. Dunodin Trades and Labour Council in tend protesting against the rocent decision in "dummyism" cases, and appealing to tho Minister of Justice.

At Hull lately, a detective in the borough force was sent to prison for 30 days for having stolen a bottle of claret from a cellar during a fire. Hon. Mr Jlitchelson is in hot water with Otago people because he cannot satisfy their inordinate craving for grants for public works.

A coloured preacher said to his flock : "We has a collection to make dis mon'ing, and fo1 de sake of yo' reputation, whhh ever of you stole Mr Jones's turkeys don't put anything on do plate. One who was there says, "Every blossed niggah in do church came down wid d rocks."

CABLEGRAMS.

(BKUTETt'f! (MBLKOIUMS.)

Tho British Advanco.

Cairo, February 29. Nkws is to hand from Souakim that General Graham has commenced his advance against the Arab rebels.

EQUALISATION OF THE FRANCHISE.

New Reform Bill for tho United Kingdom.

London, February 29.—1 n the House of Commons last night, Mr Gladstone intro duced a Bill for the reform o.f the franchise. The measure provides for a uniform quali fication throughout the three kingdoms. The Premier announced that a Bill dealing with a redistribution of seats would bo introduced next session.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Provisions of the New Hill. (Received March I—ll a.m.)

London, February 29.—T.ie now Electoral Reform Bill will, it is estimated, crcato two millions of ndditional voters, and Mr Gladstone suggests that additional representation in the shape of a limited in crease in the number of members in tho Houso of Commons should bo granted. Bo is not, however, favourable to any reduction in the number of Irish member*. Indian Railways. The Indian Railway scheme is to bo ex tended to Quetta. The Attempted Dynamite Outrages. It has been ascertained that some defect in tho clockwork of the infernal machines found at tho Pnddington and Charing Cros?, stations had prevented their going oh" us intended. (I'F.K N.Z. L, AND M. AIIKNC'Y.) London Wool Sales. LoniiON', February 28. —Tho sales pro gress firmly. Up to date 129,000 bales havo been sold. Tho sale programme has been curtailed by two days.

AUSTRALIAN.

Racing of Steamboats.

Melbourne, this day

The Victorian Navigation Board,replying to the Merchant Shipping and Under writer's Association, state that they intend holding an enquiry into the eollission be tween the steamers Wairarapa and Adelaide They point out, however, that they have no pou c • to prevent racing.

Govornment Deieat in New South Wales.

Sydxkv, this day.—Hon. ||G. 11. Reid, Minister for Education, was opposed for East Sydney by Mr Burdekin, and the latter was elected by a majority of 40 votes.

NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY SENATE.

[BY TKLKORAPH. —I'BKSS ASSOCIATION.]

Nelhos, this day. PnoFiisson Bjiown, M.A., of the University College, Auckland, has been elected to tho vacant fellowship of tho New Zealand University, tho other candidalo having withdrawn. Tho Senate last night ap pointed several committees, and agreed that students of medicine who were registered in ISS.'iatOtngo University should be accepted as having been registered in the Now Zea land University.

CROWN LANDS SALE.

A SALE of Crown lands wan held yesterday by Mr]J. A.Tole,Commissioner. Thomajorityof tno lots were reserved, but tlioso disposed of realised an nggregato of 1.1,000. Tl>o fol lowing lots were sold :—Town lota in Kihi kihi fetched L,'tO per nero lot. Messrs Grace, Slator, and Tanner wero the pur chasers. Aero lots in tho Town of Cam bridge realised about tho same rates; Messrs Potter and Bowman wero the pur chasers. In the Village of Uppßr Kangiriri lots wero sold from L 9 lls 3d to L 23 7s, ac cording to area. Sithukb.s of Newcastle, North. —Lot 122, 4 acres, 1 rood, 21 perches, Mayo, Ll3 2s lid ; lot 123, 4 acres, Oroods, 30 perches, Ll2 lls 3d; lot 125, 3 acres, 2 roods, 38 perches, Lll 4s 3d. Man'ukau County (Town of Mercer).— Lot 21, 1 rood, Groom, L 7 10s 3d ; let 22, 1 rood, Groom, L 7 10s,; lot 27,1 rood, Frater, L 7 10a.

Parish of Ofkheke.—Lot S7, 75 acres, 3 roods, Chine, LSO lCs 3d ; lot 253, 23 acres, 3 roods, Hannaford, Ll7 IBs 3d.

Parish ov Waipipi.—Lot 301, 10 acres, 2 roods, L 3 18s 9d, Alexander Muir, junr.

Waitemata County (Parish of Taka puna).—Lot 233, 45 acres, 3 roods, 28 perches, L9'2, Blytlie; lot 234, 3S acres, 2 roods, L 77, JFrater ; lot 238, 38 acres, 1 rood, 1 perch, L 77, Cox ; lot 240, 42 acres, 2 roods, 3 perches, LSS, Dudcr.

Couo.MANiiKl, County (Parish of Whenu kite). —Lot 6, 52 acres, :i roods, 8 perches, L2C 10s, Miller.

Hudson County (Parish of Kopuru).— Lot 129, SS acres, 1 rood, 12 porehos, L 22 2s (id, Medley.

WiiANoARKi County (Parish of Hiku rangi).—Lot 57a, il acres, 2 roods, 32 porches, Ll4 Kin, McLfiod. Hokirinui (Survey District.), —Lots 8 and 21, 40 acres, £20, Korr.

Monoanui County (Paris!', of Monganui), —Lot 128, 8U acres, LI 20, Stewart.

Bay of Islands County (Parish of Ruupekapoku).—Lot 74, 140 acres, L 73, Prater ; lot 70, 50 acre.*, 1 rood, 33 perches, LI 8 lSs fid, Mooro; lot SO, 18 acres, 1 rood, 14 porches, L 4 12s Cd, Winship. A block of 5,000 acres, part of Parish of Ahipara, third-class land, Edwards, .t's per annum.

Hokianua County (Rawhitiroa).— Block at Herikino, 1.452 acres, i2O, Ryan.

"Olivette" at the Opera House.

Tiik " fashionable night" at Abbot's Opera Houso showed as usual a large attendanco of tho public—tho dress circle particularly being resplondont with tho gay costumes of the ladies who, with thoir male fronds, occupied tho wliolo of tho sitting room. "Olivette," which was produced for the third timo last night, seems to grow in popular favour with each represen tation ; and tho public approval no doubt makps tho approach to perfection in artis tic oxcellpnce on the part of tlio performers. Miss Nellie Stewart being still unable to ap pear, her part was ably taken by Miss ldu Osbornc, whoso mastery of the I'Olo of Countess is surprising whon her speedy preparation is remembered. Tho musical numbers wore all well rendered, and tho principal songs elicited hearty encores. At tlio conclusion of tlio second act Misses Liddiard and Osborne, with Messrs Vernon, Woodiiold, andKelly, hadtoappoar before the curtain to receive the plaudits of the audience. Tho performance tnrough out is light, humorous, and entortaining, while the spoctacle litorally dazzles tho eye with i's gorgeous colouring, and thoro aro occasional situations which give occasion for splendid burlesque with the inevitable con comitant of "Laughter holding both his sides." " Olivette," which promises to hold tho boards even longer than " La Mascotte," is to bo ropcatcd to-night.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Bcforo H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.AI.)

DnusfK.—Threo persons were punished for drunkenness. Ann Webb was fined £a, or in default II days. "Natuuk'B Soft Restorm:."—Geo. Alex. Bootli.chargcd undortho Vagrant Act with being found in a house, the property of Alex. Lamb, under auspicious circumstancos, — Prisoner pleaded guilty.—A.Lamb, Albert-street,deposed that between ono and two o'clock this morning ho found tho prisoner on his promises. Ho said ho was waiting for a boat to come in.—Constable O'Brien arrested tho prisoner. Ho was lying down in an oxpress.—Prisoner said ho was sorry for what hud happoned. Ho went into tho yard to sit down awhile, and fell asleep.—Lis hnrged with a caution. Failing ixDuty.—Francis E. Hoggarddidnot appear in aiißwer to a charge of failingto provido for his live children.—Mrs Hoggard stated that her husband was a cabinet-maker, and often earned £o. Ho was mueli given lo drinking:, and had boon drinking heavily for three months. Wero it not for the kindness of neighbours, she and hor family would starve. She received twopence and half-a-pound of buttor from him last week. She had no other means of support. —Constable MoClollan si .id Hoggard'semployor told him that tho uian could earn £5 per week, but ho Gould not get him to work.—His Worship mndo an order upon defendant to pay 20s per week, boing is for each child, or in dofault, or failingtoflnd sureties, sixmonths'iinprisonment. Destitute Ciiildken.—Two small ohildron naniod Josser were committed, tho eldest to Kohimararna, and the youngest to Howe-street. —Sergeant White said this was a real case of destitution. The mother was in gaol, and tho father was ill and umiblo to work. This was allthe business.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIA TION.

Yesterday's Firing.

The competitors at the New Zealand Rifle Association Meeting were again favoured with splendid weather, though the strong puffy wind from the right was certainly not conducive to good scores. The cause of complaint that undoubtedly existed on the first day in connection with the marking has entirely disappeared, and during the whole day only one or two shots were challenged. Tho whitewashing of tho targets gave universal satisfaction, though there was a little grumbling at the delay occasioned thereby. The Otago Match. This match was finished at 4,45. The following being the prize-list :— Churton, Wanganui Rifles, Ist, £10 .. .. 41 Amodt, 2nd. £8 37 C. France, 3rd, £G 30 Buchanan, 4, £5 3fj A. Payne, Auckland Artillery, 5, £4 .. ..55 F. France. Wellington Naval, 6, £3 .. E. Davy, 7, £3 35 Tovey, 8, £3 35 Licntcnnant VTymett, 9. £2 34 Downie, 10, £2 34 Rondoll, 11, £2 31 , Urannißan, 12, £2 34 J. Jtabe, Wellington Naval, 13, £2 .. ..34 Wrutt, 11, £2 33 T. Johns, 15, *1 33 Mcljeod, l(i, £1 33 Taylor, 17, £1 33 Sontae, 18, £1 33 Woolley. 19. £1 33 Coutts, 20, £1 33 Matthews, 21, £1 .. ..33 R. Hunter, 22, £1 33 Climo, 23, £1 33 Floyd, 24, tl 32 I'arslow, 23, £1 32 Burns, McDonald, Hughes, Haslett, Mit chell, Scanlan, Colemau, Buckley, Okey, and Cooper, all counted out with 32. The day's proceedings were terminated by the carbines Tiring oil" the first range in tho Wellington Mateh —the fourth for the Carbine licit, and the first match in tho meeting in which tho carbines fire alono. Some line shooting was made, Parslow - heading the list with 32 out of a possible 35. We give full particulars in our report of to-day's proceedings. Kifle Aggregates. The best rifle aggregates at the end of the Otago match are Nelson Cant'bury Otago Nemo. Match. Match. Match. Tot'l. Churton .. ..47 42 41 — 130 Aamodt .. ..52 40 37 — 129 Purnell .. ..19 U 29 — 122 Cooper .. ..II J2 32 — 118 Hughes .. ..15 41 32 — 118 Wratt .. ..13 41 33 — 117 Coleman .. ..12 12 32 — 116 Flyper ... 39 43 32 — 113 A. Thomas .. lIS 39 27 — 112 Remington .. J5 37 30 - 112 Downie .. .39 as 34 — 111 Fairs .. ..12 39 30 - 11l- Kennedy .. ..42 39 29 — 110 D. Huy .. ..43 37 29 — 109 J. MclJonald .. 4S 38 23-109 Faynter .. .. 13 41 25 — 109

Carbine Aggregates.

The following are the best carbine ag gregates to the end of the Otago Match :— Nelson Canl'bury Otago Match. Match. Match. TL F. Frame ..47 36 S3 - US R.Hunter.. .. 42 40 33 — 115 A. Payne .. .. Jl 39 85 - 115 Kabo .. ..37 43 34 — 114 Ross .. .41 41 31 — 113 Stitt 41 ,S7 30 — 111 Holmes .. ..39 41 31 — 111 O. Kruncc. ..33 37 36 — 111 K. Hrownlow ...00 35 25 — 110 W. Williams .. Hi 30 27-1-9 Bell 41 39 29 — 109 Leevcre .... 39 S9 31 — 109 Webb .. .. 33 39 31 — 108 Johnß .. ..33 42 33-108 liumwlen .. .. it 39 20 - 107

Extra Match.

Tho Mayor and City Council of Auck land have collected among them tho sum of £20, which they have handed over to the Killo Association as prizes for an extra match. The date has not been fixed, but it is understood that the match will be open to all members of the Association. Ab the [ entrance foe will be probably {is, should ail the membors present at the meeting enter, the total prize money of the match will be £60. To-day's Proceedings. Tho weather was again beautifully fine this morning, and at 9.30 the carbine men were on tho range, and made a start, firing at tho two last ranges of tho Wellington match, the 2«0 yards range of which was completed yesterday afternoon. By 2 o'clock the first two ranges in both tho Wellington and Auckland matches Mere completed. At 2.30 both carbines and rifles began to fire at the last ranges. Wellington Match.—Fourth for carbine belt For carbine members. 200, 300. Bnd 600 j-ardu: seven rounds. First prito. £10; second, £S;. third. *6; fourth, £4; fifth to tenth, £2 oach; eleventh to twentieth, £1 each. Ths following are the scoreß at 200 and 300 yds. respectively :—

S. Borriball, 21,13; J. Brownleo, 26,19; Craw ford, 14, 19; Floyd, 28. 12; Wimsott, 25. 15: Payne, 18, 13; Williams (Napier), 27, 23: John- Bon, 22 13: Driver,27,2l; J. Trayes, 16(retired); Knohen, 17.18; McCredic, 26.19; Reynold's, 26, 22; W. S. Trayes, 31.19; H. Williamß (Waiuku), 23,1!); F. France. 29.21; Holmes, 26,24; T- Johns, 28,14; Lieut. Ross (Napior), 27, 20: Turner,2B,l3; C. France. 28.18; W rebster (Auckland Artillery), 23. 25 ; Mitchell, 29, 15; G. Bhaw, 27,18; Dlxon, 23,17; Rabe, 25, 20; Bird, 26. 20; Davey, 27, 20-: Cartwright. 26, 14 ; Brownlow, 19, 15; Gill, 31, ID; Savage, 21,15; 11. Brownleo, 22,18: Weir. 27,21; Hrannigan, 27, 22; Cornell, 22, 13; Cameron, 23, 17; Raven, 20.12; Scanlon, 20,18; Barriball. 20, 20; Hiunlin, 22,19; Smith, 20,11; Smallbono, 24, 18; Taylor. 24, 16; Stkt, 27, 18; Fathers, 23. 23; Lvkey, 24, 19; Clouston, 25, 23; Webb, 27, 26; Hondoroon, 23, 10; R. Hunter, 29, Hi Perry, 29, 22; Cturie, 24, 19; 8011, 2ti, 21; Fenton, 25,13; Howe, 28, 21; Moul den, 21i,22; Williams, W. (Wellington Arlillnrv), Parßlow, 32, 14; Lumsdon, 27, 12; Rose, 23, 24 ; Woolley, 23, 22: Randall, 21, 17; Ross, 30, IS; May 25, 15; W. McKonzio, 29, 26; A. J. Barrl ball, 26,16; Lecvers, 26,19. Auckland Match.—Fourth for rlflo bolt. 200, 600, and 600 yards; seven rounds. Rifle members only. First prize, £12; second, £10 ; third, £8 ; fourth, £ti; fifth, £5; sixth and sovonth, £4 each ; eighth, ninth, and tenth, £2 each ; eleventh to twenty-fifth, £1 each. The following are tho scores at the 200 and 500 yards respectively :—

White, 25.18: Hunter, N.D.R., 24,17: McGon aglo, 21, 12; Taylor, Vie, 30, 23: Kose, 29,10; W. Ballinger, 27, 5; Cox, 19, 12; Jas. Leigh. 26, 12; Silpin, 28. 8; Hay, 31, 12; McLeod. 25, 14 ; A. Thomas, 30,1G; Foster, 26,29; J. McDonald, 28, 10 ; Flyger, 27, 17; J. Thomas, 30,11; Parnell, 25, 21; Churton, 32.24 ; Moosoman, 22,16; Little, 24,18: Nutsford, 23, 12; Payntor, 31, 21: Simp son, 2. r>, 14; Hoskins, 27,13; Inglis, 30,14; Pater son, 30, 4; Clark, 25, 15; Hughes, 30, 20;Climo, 22. 13; Rawlings, 29, 10; Buchanan, 23, 19; Hntchiiißon, 27,17; Clout, 21,16; Hooker, 27,20; Morris. 26, 7 ; Howcll, 27, 4; Hogg. 22, 15; Hazard, 25, 10: McMoikcn, 25, 16; Blox soiuc. 22, U; Kennedy, 24, 25; Corporal Loo, 26, 9; Harvey, 23,14; Ching. 27, 23; Tovey, 25,9; Wright (Walroa). 23, 9; Rodwcll, 24, 11; McCormick. 25,10; Reid, 28, 20: McLeod (Vic torin), 27, 18; Stirling, 20, 29; Handloy, 28, 18; Oldliam, 25,12; Jellyman, 26,19; Wells, 21,22; C. Baigont, 26,16; Maddock, 27, 9; Richardson; 19, 15; Lucas, 25, 15; Giblin, 28, 19; Downie; 30, 21; "Harding, 23, 18; Sopor. 27, 18; Shaw, 2G, 9: Fairs, 2?, 11; Matthews, 32, 20; Sampson, 2i, 19;' Jonnings,' 23' 2; J. \V> Wallis, 24, lGjWratt, 27, 19; F. J. Wilson 17,': 8; Chuoki 30, 19; Coloman, 27 12 * Brook, 21, 8; Jas. Leigh, 32; 23; S. Baigont, 18.: 0: ltogers, 25, 9; Sonntag, 26, 10; Treewick, 2S)' 18: Burns, 19,10; Mettani, 26, 8; Griffiths, 24, 0; J. Ballmger, 20,5; McKonzie, 20,17. Hale, 28, 15;Hawke, 23, 21; Aamodt, 27, 24; Osbornt, 32,13; Okcy (Auckland), 24, 22; Craw ford, 2a, 6, Nowdick, 25, 6; Remington, 31,13. 3.20 p.m. A fow havo finislied in tho Auckland match. The best totals so far are :— Foster 74 Payntcr CO A. Thomas 65 Jos. Leigh 05 Armodt pj llifleoamp, 3.30 p.m. The best scores, so far, in the Wellington Match aro-Howo, U8 ; Floyd, G7 ; Shaw and Webster, 05 ; Francis, 62. In addition to the money prizes, sevoral trophies, presented by citizens, will bo competed for in tho Citizens' Match.

ASSAULT CASE.

This cross cases of assault and indecent . language between Edward Dines Halstead and Samuol Young Mere henrd yesterday afternoon befoio His Worship tho Mayor and Mr F. H. Hull. Mr Hugh Camnbell for Mr Halstead, and Mr Bralsey for Mr Young. Tho cases arose out of a quarrel in connection with an action previously heard in tho Kesident Magistrate's Court The parties got into a state of excitement, strong words were used, «nd Mr Young re ceived a blow from his opponent. , The wit nesses examined wero Georgo Lendrum ffiffi' John Kitche": and Samuel Wobberley. These witnesses were present at Ellerslic on the 22nd inst and Youn- dlS*wh»™ I'^'een. Halstetd and Young and wove quite positive both as to tho alleged language being used by \oung and the blow giver, by Halted was laid against Samuel Young by Mr Brasßoy in an amended form, for uning obsceno language towards Edward Dinei Halstead,, and Which may come before the Police Court on Tuesday next,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1884.



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Tho Ayency is prepared to take advertisements for all papers in New Zealand and tho Australian Colonies ; also, for all tho leading journals in every part of tho world. The Agency has the sole right to issue tho theatrical paper known aB the ENTR'ACTE in the Opera Houso and Theatre Royal. Th 6 Manager of the Agency having been ap pointed Agent and Correspondent for leading journals in all parts of the Australasian Colo nies, and being in receipt of Exchanges, has opened a well-lighted and sommodious Reading Room for the convenience of hia clionts. WILLIAM SYLVESTER PULFORD, NEW ZEALAND & INTERCOLONIAL NEWS & DVERTISING AGENCY, NO. 18, SHOBIIiAKD-STREET, AUCKLAND. JN GR A M AND C 0., ENGINEERS j AND MACHINERY FITTERS. Contractors lor Every Description of Faotoki? flttinl}, pattern making, castings, ' Turning, Pips Scrkwing, &c, &o. All WOODWORK in Connection with • Machinery Madk. t Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. . Aciknth for All .Descriptions of-&MERIOAN : .' Lubbioatino Oils, &o. , Office and Works: OOBNEB OF VICTORIA AND COBUBG-STBEBTS. mHO MA S SHOVE, SE N It., X BAMHjY & SHIPPING BUTCHER ■ . (Established 1857). T. S., having been in business in Hobson-streot 23 years, atd being about to Re-commenco Business, respectfully appeals to his old friends for a renewal of the patronage he so long on joyed. Will Re-open on SATURDAY Next, at the City Market. Families waited on in town or suburbs. Goods promptly delivored. IY/T EAT! MEAT! BEEF! MUTTON! THE NEW QUEEN-STREET SHOP ...■-■ . ' 18 'J} NOW 0 ($|E N (Opposite Morrin anfl .Company). FBHSW ApC^CLANB-OROWN'^raF AND MUTTON Shipping 033.A Families Supplied and Waited en tatOalfiifLj ROBERT FARj|ltL, SHIPPING AND FAMnjY^UTCHER. N B —The Melt must be cleared out on Satubday Night. No roasglftls offer re fused. pONSONBY VLNEYARD GRAPES. GRAPES. ,^RAPES. Wholesale and Retail. THOMAS STEADMAN & do:, ~ - -~ ;' ,:;;■•;; Seed'Merph»ntß, '~'; . • Nextridl Hr Wiseinan'a, Queen-street



Special Advertisements. j FOIt'I'STP.RKT, AUCKLANJ>. T> U T C H F, R AND C 0., STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS, ARE PREPARED TO TAKK LARGE OR SMALT, CONTRACTS. LARGE OK SMALL CONTRACTS. ENGINES FOR HIRE. WOOL DUMPED FOTt SHIPMENT. C >J JUST ARRIVED AND TO g 9 BE SOLD CHEAP. PS > <t! H WINE GLASSES, 3s dozen H H LARGE TUMBLERS, 3s dozen g B WHITE AND GOLD CHINA CUPS _ AND SAUCERS, Csdozen. PLATES, £ P ■ TICAPOTS, SUGAR BOXES TO £ *"• MATCH in pattern and prioo £J W STOVE ORNAMENTS, Is each ami W O upwards H 3 BOX IRONS (unequalled), 3s Gd .J WEIGHING SCALES, only 7a (id 3PRING BALANCES, lOd ca«h -• KNIVES AND FORKS, good and cheap o g CARVERS, STEELS 2 O NICKEL AND E.P. SPOONS AND „ O FORKS M FANCY GOODS o( all descriptions, a " Beautiful Seleotiou - GARDEN TOOLS of all kinds r Sg INDIA-RUBBER HOSE, HOSEPIPES, O R withjets and roses s £ CARPENTERS TOOLS in variety S TINWARE [5 o FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, &o. E-i a H H « rpHE "TvIRECT QUPPLY QTORK, H Ihe .Direct oupply otore, g i 4 249, QUEEN-STREET, o § THREE DOORS ABOVE WELLESLEY-ST. TjiDEN TERRACE ROAD DISTRICT. In accordance with the requirements of" Tho Roads and Bridges Construction Act, 1582." and '• The Regulation of Local Eloction Act, 1870," a Poll of the ratepayers of the sub-division, and situate on tho Weßt portion of tho Eden Terraco Road District, will bo taken on SATURDAY, March 8,1881, having for its objcot a proposal to levy a rate of One Half penny in the a on the annual rateable valuation ol the property in that portion of the District to meet a yearly paymont of t-15. F. H. HKIGHWAY, Returning Officer. Board's Oflloo. March 1,1881. "T^TEWTON ROAD DISTRICT NOTICE TO"rATEPAYKRS. All persons having purchased property in tho above district till ond of February have been placed on tho Valuation Roll, and can oxerclso their vote at nomination and election of Licen sing Conimitloo for current year. By order of tho Board. ROBT. T. WARNOCK, Chairman. March Ist. 1831. T E G A L NOTICE. I beg to Inform my Clionts that I shall bo absent from Auckland for a few months only, ' and not permanently as currently reported; and that my business will during my absence bo conductod by J. BLADES, as usuaj. K. Iv. 1 lljKtt. 0 BUILDERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS. Tho undersigned aro prepared to Excavato Allotments in tho Lower Parts of tho City upon specially favourable tonns. W. & G. WINSTONE. j^— o Tr~i c w. The Partnership hitherto oxisting betwoon us, the undersigned, as Tailors and Clothlors, under tho stylo or firm of '• Whito and Watkln son'' has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. Tho business will bo continued as usual by Mr John Whito, who will pay all debts owing by tho late firm, and to whom all accounts owing IB tho lata firm must bo paid.—Dated at Auc k la O .Uh.s 2 3rdFebn,a^mi JOSEPH WATKINSON. Wifeless!—Wm. Thokne, Solicitor, Auckland. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to the late firm Whito and Watklnson must bo paid with in a month from this dato. To Sottlo Partner ship Account*, and all Accounts of threo months' standing, if not paid beforo the 31st March, will be placed in tho hands of our Solicitor for Collection. J. WHITE, late Whito and Watkinson, Victoria-Btrect. March Ist, 1881. "\TOTICE.— MRS KNIGHT, Lace akd _i3|' Curtain Dresser, Parnell, begs to inform her Custoraors that she has REMOVED to Brighton Road, Parnell. whero she will carry on her business as usual, thanking them for post favours. IVTEW DRESSMAKER'S AND MIL- JiM ' LINER'S ESTABLISHMENT. - MRS DAVY has much pleasure in informing tho Ladles of tho City of Auckland and Suburbs that sho has commenced business in Hobßon strcet, opposite Clyde House, as DRESS MAKER and MILLINER, and hopes, by endea vouring to ploase and by Reasonable Chargeo, to merit a share of the Ladies' patronage. Straw Hats and Bonnets Cleaned. Albo, Muffle, Draw ing, and Wax and other Fancy Work taught by the Misses Davy. D' RESS AND MANTLEMAKLNG.— MISS SEALE (rccontly from England) desires to inform tho ladies of Auckland that Rho has commenced business as Dress and ManUemaker, and hopes by strict attention to orders, together with moderato charges, to securo a share of their patronage.—Address: Cobden-strcet, Karangahape Road. r7e~MISES COMING DOWN! Premises Coming Down I Premises Coming Down!— Great Clearing Sale I Great Clearing Sale I Great Clearing Sale ]—At W. HART S, Wellesxey- street (opposite St. Matthew's Church). A Great Clearing Sale of Iron Bed steads, all sisfcs and patterns, single and double; Bedding of all descriptions; Spring Mattraseeß, Hair do.. Wool Flock do., Flax do.; Feather Beds, &c, &o. All Goods guaranteed. 600 Dining-room Chairs cheap Call early. JT AWHIA, KAWHI A. NIL DEBPERANDUM RESTAURANT, , j Mea15,...,, Is. L. "K. VAIL — Proprietor — L. JC. VAIL. kanrt and General Commission Agont. HE ULD COUNTRY STORE.— LETTS BROS.. Ironmongers, Tinsmiths, LocksmiSiß, and General Dealers, Mount Eden Road, Auckland. Low prices for everything in Hardware. Spados, Shovels, Travelling Boxes, Brushwarc, Tinware Nails, otc. Repairs oxo outed. The favour of your patronage solicited. 7EALANDIA BOUQUET, Zi THE NATIONAL PERFUME. The Sweetest and most Enduring Handker chief Perfume of the day. It has been before the Now Zealand and Australian Public for many years with unprecedented succoss. Manufactured by SHARLAND & CO., I ' Auckland. PR A P E~JU ICE SALINE. This Saline forms a sparkling draught equal to any natural or artificial water, which renders it especially valuable to travellers in warm climates. It relieves Headache and Sickness, allays Febrile Symptoms, and affords immediate relief in all Bimplo Derangements of Stomach. It will be found exceedingly valuable In Purifying the Blood and Cooling the System, and thus preventing those unpleasant Eruptions and Pimpies so common to many at the change of the seasons. In Bottles, stoppered and cased 2s 6d.—F. C. SHARLAND, Apothecaries' Hall. MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 ' and upwards, at ourrent rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, vv" Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, at a low rate of liiterest.- Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-Btrcot, Auckland. , , MONEY TO LEND, at current rates of intorest-Lalshley and Jackson, Queen street. TO AAA TO LEND at Current JLj/5«""" Rates of Interest on Free- W. F. O'SULLIVAN. Bhortland-street ONEY TO LEND.—I have several Sums of Money waiting investment. Mortfjagos negotiated, &c, &c—D. F. Evans, Estate and Land Agent. I\yrONEY~TO LEND, at a moderate -L.YJL rate of Interest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLKMAN, Bolioitor, National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FUKNTTURK, &O. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY lIORISAOES NEGOTIATED. *■»• JQHH W. HARDIE, LaHIX, COMSfBSION, AND ESTATB AQBOT, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. XQHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LfIJJDON, in Buniß to suit. FOR SALE BT ABNOIiO, HJNEB, & CO., Comer of Cnatom-fioiiße ana Fort-streaM. T 1 A TO £10,000 LENT on Building I J I " Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Allotments bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment System Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Bale on 4th page. Six per c«nU allowed on money deposited tor investment— 0. Williamson. Land. Estate, and Financial 'Apen land Value: High-street, Auckland



Tho only Cash Sewing Machine Dipot-. D. S. Clambers'. . i The members of the Victoria Rifles are warned lo assemble at the Drill-shcdlto-morrow; for tho purpose of attending tho church parade. For particulars see advertisement. The remaining tickets (Is each) in Mr Saltor's art union can bo had ,ot Mr do Courcy or Mr Chapman, Quoon-steeok—[Advt.J