SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

nr. t: wat . _ /This Evening, 0.88 HIGH WAT_R { To . morrow Morning, 1.25 £ r.".:SET.—This Evening, 7.4* BU KISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.25 MOO!.S AUK.— First Quartor, Ith, 5.36 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

i Australia. P.M. s.s.. Ghost, from Sydney ; Macgregor, s.s,, Johnson, from Whangarei i Qtieen, sch., Jones, from Hokianga j Aurora, brigantine, Ives, from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

Australia, P.M.8.5., Ghest, for San Francisco Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, for Whangarei Glenelg, s.s., Stephenson, for Tauranga lona, s.s., Amodeo.fov Russell Rowena, s.s., Campbell, for Moronry Bay Antorcs, barnuo, Lewis, for London

IMPORTS.

Per Doric—l caso millinery, 1 case hosiery, 1 i case men's shi rta.—T. McMastor. Ex Bannoekburn-180 tons of Long Island guano.—W. and G. Wlnstono. Per Australia—lo bales hops, 8 cases books, 2 J packages, overcarriod to Sydney last voyage. Por My. tlo-100 tons copra, 3cwt old coppor, lewt fungus. Per Amorn: 700 bags bonedust, 72 cases gal vanised Iron, 500 kegs gunpowder, 10 tons pig iron.

EXPORTS.

Por Australia—2l bags potatoes, 7 cases con fectionery, 12 cases gum, 3 cases plpos, 2 packages machinery.

Inwards Coastwise.—South Carolina, from Barrier, with 18 torts wood; Queen, from Hokianga and Ahlpara. With 12 totara piles, 17 tons gum, and 10 hldos; Bosslo, from Kennedy Bay, with 21 0 )oft. timbor; Lizette. from Thames, with 23,0 Oft. timbor; Progress, from Whanga, pona, with 30,000 ft. timbor.

Outwards Coastwisk.—Mana, for Tairua Bossy, for Kennedy Bay; Ltzctto, for Thames Progre s, for Whangapona.

The s.s. Waihora may bo oxpected to arrive from Sydney during to morrow morning.

The barque An tares salloil tor London this morning.

1 ho brlgoutlno Augusta has entered out at tho Customs for Tairua, where sho will load limber ton l.ockhampton,

Tho schooner Sandfly arrived at Tonga from Auckland on January 21th, after a lino weather passage of twel ro day 3.

The barque Akaroa arrived at Port Chalmers from this port yesterday.

Tho barque Notcro arrivod at Sydney from Whangaroa on January 25.

The barono BellaMarylof t Sydnoy tor Thames via Nowcastlo on January 21.

Tho brig Albert tho Good left Newcastle for this rort on January 27.

The brigantines Oceola and Linda Webor nro loading at Newcastle for this port.

J he harquo Castloton, which arrived at Dun edin from Mauritius yosterday, brings part cargo of sugar for Auckland.

f he brignntino Aurora arrived from Sydnoy this afternoon, after a fair passage of 10 days. Having a q«antity of explosives on board, sho dropped anchor at the powdor ground.

The schooner Fanny Thornton cloared at the Customs today tor Hokianga with 110 sacks flour, 200 pkgs groeorlcs, 20 sacks oats. 13 cases and 2 kegs aTo, 30 socks potatoes, 43 pkgs Iron mongery, 13 pkgs sashes and doors, 5 cases brandy. .

The schooner Cygnet proceeds from here to VV.iangaioa, and will return with a cargo of _m. f; sho clealfed at tho Customs to-day with the following passengers :—Messrs Oscar Smith, James MeGlashan, John Johnson, John Mc- Lean, W. Brown, Adams (2.)

Ihe s.s. Macgregor arrived from Whangarei early tlu. morning with the following passen ... :T J, lossrs Cowan. Bryan, Mlllncr. Morrison, AJlwright, McKenzie, Finlayson, R.Thompson, McGregor. Gibbon, Hunter, J. M. Sponce, Keegan, Forbes, and Williams, Mcsdamos J. m. bpeneo, Mulayson, Ward, nnd Miss Mor rison.

The brigantine Myrtle left Tonga on Jan. 24, shortly after which hud two days calms, then H. ana s,_s. winds, veering to N.E. on ncarlng tho const. Passed Capo Brett at 1 a.m. yester day, and an*ived lato the same afternoon. 1 asseiigora:-Mrs Moss and 2 children, Messrs Brrkett, Niccol. Cook, Campbell, Willoughby, nnd Captain Cleverly.

ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRALIA.

Iho P.M.s.O. Australia arrivod from Sydney shortly before 4 o'clock this morning. She discharged Sydney pilot 31st January at 3.45 p.m., aim experienced frosh north easterly winds throughout the passago. Rounded North Capo on 4th inst. at 11 a.m., and reclved Auck land pilot, flth inst., at 2.5 a.m. Passengers for Auckland:-.**aloon: Mr and Mrs M. (1. Peter son, Ml* and Mrs Eddy, Mr and Mrs E. Bowman, Mr i_. L. Hankln. Mr J. Tremlett, Mr Foster Cormos, Mr J. A. Robson Scott, kr Andrew and two Misses Androw, Mr M. J. Holland. Mr 1. C. Stewart, Mr T. H. Blddulph, Mr J. R. Balderstono, Mr li. M. Sargent. Mr C. F. Armitago, Mr O. S. Armitago, and three steer age. . .

DEPARTURE OF THE AUSTRALIA.

Tho Australia resumed hor voyago to San Francisco via Honolulu at I.SO p.m., with the following passengers :-A. C. Carlyle, wife, and four children, A. Wright, H, Bridgman, W. Hay, wifo, and oight children. Gross, D. Gibbs, J. Reams, T. Cicary, C. A. Howard, A. D. Jerulton, Roy. J. Banner, H. J. Caso, A. Thornmar, Dr. Stallard, N. Cartwright, A. Uruff and wifo, H. Stewart.

PASSENGERS FOR SYDNEY.

Iho following' passongors have booked tor Sydney by tho s.s. Manapouri, which is to loave about 5 o clock this evening :—Misses Slator (2), Walsh, Miller, Clark, Brown, Lando, Win netto, Levi, Barnett, Brooks, Manning and Smith, Mr. and Mrs Koph and child, Mr and Mia Buckloy, Mr and Mrs Close, Captain Hall, Rev. R. Govctt, Mosdaraes E. E. Ellis, Cos gravo, and Dunningham, Messrs J. Glasson, Adams, Woolcott (2|. Haninor, Lcvinsohn, T. Atkinson, Ilegarty.Goodingo, Forsyth, Soutar, Southwell, O'Hen. T. Hughos, Cowan, Cowan, Cross, F. W. Williams. Do Vcre, Tyndall and Cosgrave.

NEW STEAMER FOR THE WAIROA TRADE.

Tho ileot of tho Northern Steamship Com pany will shortly be increased by the addition of a small now steamer which Is to tako up tho trado between Wairoa and this port. Captain A. McGregor, managing director for the Com pany, forwarded by the outward mail today tho neoossary instructions for the calling of tenders, and it is expected tho vessel will bo built on tho Clyde. The steamer is to bo constructed of steel. Sho will bo a twin-screw boat, .and will bo built ■■jten the following dimensions:—Length, 1.5 JJ^Nboam, 23 feot s depth of hold, 0 feel She. _i ih_lLf saloon fitted'up to accommodate thirt-. tmSWSSS' , Hor onglnos will be equal to 80hSs^S5_*® expected to giveiber a -.. i deny or 1. Knots Pots, xttlfi anil ahnnn will writer when loaded'wiUi^S^^™sg_,SL I be rift Bin. The now stoamcraS^ 0 ex^ectea hero in September. ;*?%£

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Takapuna, s.s., Jones, from tho South Hannah Molmu; s;s.,i born1 Waitara

DEPARTURES. ' ' Takapuna, s.s., Jones, for the South Rotorua, s.s., Anderson, for tho South

The s.s. Takapuna arrived frofn the South at 5.30 p.m. yesterday. ('Passengers:—Messrs Dall, Stewart,- Oartwrlght, Roberta, Jeffery, ROvs. Gifford, Burton, Hpbbs, Forwood, Davis, and Thompson, Misses Forwood and Frances, Mcs danies Roherts and Forwood, and 9 steorage. . Tho a;., Takapuna left for So .theim porta this afternoon. Passengers :—P. Butlor, Williams, Watorhouso. McLeod,-Blackburn, Mrs Scott and infant, Miss WoOlloy. __l

Tho s.B. Rotorua returned South at 2 p.m" Pa_ongors :-Mr and Mrs Smith, Mrs Bote, A' Forbes, Carson, Miss' Hart, Miss H. Dickey, Miss Symon . Shnrpo. G. Turner, Mr and Mrs 1 ..Smith and 2 children- F. Gall, Masters Buchanan (3), Edmonds. Mr and Mrs Cook, Masters Haleombo (2), T. McLaughlin.

Tho steamers Argyle and Douglas leave to morrow; tho former for Hokianga, and the latter for Raglan and Kawhia.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kai par a Heads, Oils day.—Sailed: Grasmere, bnreue; Maria Virginia, and Camllle, brigan tines. ■-....' '~■'..!.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WnANOAREi, this day.—Arrived: Waitaki, from Auckland, 7.30 a.m. RUSSELL, this day.—Arrived: lona, from Auckland, ll.tO a.m. Tauranga, this day.—Arrived: Glenelg, from Auckland, 9 a.m. Port Chalmers, yesterday.—Arrivod: Mahi t napua, from the West Coast , Bluff, this day.—Arrived; MataUra, from Dunedin. She comes here to load wool and frozonirteat :-' "'', "

COMMERCIAL.

Evenlno Star Oflico, this day. Messrs Honter and Nolan held their final wool sale of the season, yesterday, afternoon, but the bidding was not b_B_, and tho general quotations were slightly lower than those of the previous salo. Tho highest prico for wool in groaso was did, and tho noxt prico CM; long wool (greasy), 6Jd to 6d; lambs wool (greasy), 4Jd to b)n; long wool (washed), 7d to 7j!d; half-bred. Ml Tho prinoipal buyers were Messrs Hesketh, Laybourn, Potter, Sutherland, and Wnrnock BrOs. At Cochrane and Son's auction mart to-day a miscellaneous assortment of books—some 600 in numbor and evidently remainders—wero offered for salo and fetched good prices. About 1,000 moro of a similar character win bo sold some ten days or a fortnight hence.

Meeting, Entertainments, Etc.

February 5, 1881.

Abbott'sOporaHouse—Wobb'sGrand Operatic Concert, 8 p.m. Choral Hall—Rehearsal of Mendelssohn's " Hymn of Praise," 7.30 p.m. Franklin Road Chapel—Valedictory Soiree to Rev. James Guy, 6.3U p.m. Masonic Hall Karangahape Road—Newton Lodge of Mark Master Masons, 7.30 p.m, St Thomas's School—Discussion: "Shalltho Choir Wear Surplices}" 8 p.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as undbb:—

This Day. Per Manapouri, as follows :— For India, China. Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colo nies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindlsi, or via Naples, for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and addressed, at 1 p.m. Money Orders, for Australia only, at 8 p.m. For registered letters and newspapers, at 3 p.m. Jbate letters for Sydney and Melbourne only at 4.20. P4B. For Whan_feel Heads, Parua, Wa|pn, Whan garei, Kalß and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 4 p.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc, per Annie Mil bank, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Annie Milbank at 5,30 p.m, Wednesday. Bth Inst. For Port Fltzroy, per Water Lily, at 7 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 8 a.m. For Tairua. per Augusta or Saxon, at M a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 1.30 p.m. For Groymouth, per Omapere, at 3 p.m. For Hokianga, etc., per Argyle, at It am. For Whangarei Heads, Whangarei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5,30 p.m. Thursday, 7th inst For Gisborne, Napier and Southorn Ports, per Waihora, at 11 a.m. Friday, Bth inst, For Wellington and Southern Ports, per Doric, atfla.m. Saturday, 9th inst For Taranaki, Southern Ports (and London, via Rio de Janeiro, from Wellington, per Bombay), per Takapuna, at 3.15 p.m. • - a B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster. CBiie. Post-office, Auckland.

Births.

IIKAYES.—At her resideneo, Hargravcs-strcct, on 3rd Fobruary, the wifo of Captain W. 11, llcaycs of a son.

Marriage.

lIKK.HWAY-PURDIB.-0n January 29ih, at St. John's Church, Northcote, by the Roy. V, O. Evans, William Cooper, youngest son of I . 11. Hoighway, late of Shropshire, Knglnnd. to Floro'ico, eldest daughter of C. W. S. Purille, lato of Christchurch, N.Z.

Death.

MADDOX,—On Fobruary Ith, at the residence of her grandson, Mr Charles Philpot, Lower Nolson-stroet, Ellen, relict of the lato C&pt. John Maddox, aftor a long aud painful Illness; aged 75 yoars. Tho funeral will leavo her lato residence to-morrow (Wednesday), the 6lh inst., at 3 p.m. Friends respectfully invitod. R.I.P.

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1881.

For tlie cause that lncks assistance. For tho wrong that needs roslslanco, For tho future in tlie distance, And tho good that wo can do.

Mb Bryce has adopted a thoroughly practical way of bringing tho chief Rewi to his senses—ho has stopped his pension Since tho Ngntimaniapoto chief oanic ovor to tho Government sido and occupied tho houßO at Kihikihi, presented to him by the Government, ho has regularly drawn £200 a year, housekeeping money, from tho Colonial Treasury. Having at first supported tho boundary survoy (of which ho was almost tho author), nnd then allowod himself to bo got hold of and drawn to tho other sido, tho Nntivo Minister thinks jit but fair that Rowi should get hissustcnoiico whero ho gets his odvico. This is a sorry blow for tho old chief, for sinco his first triumphal parade through Auckland during Mr Shoolian's administration of tho Nntivo Ollico, ho has grown fond of Eakoha luxuries — and potatoes and adly-fod pork nro much moro plentiful among tho anti-land-solling natives than monoy. Wo woro at first inclinod to infor from the singularly vacil lating courso of the once stubborn old chiof that ho was getting into his dotago, and becoming a prey to scheming advisors. Thoso who have conversed with him lately, however, doclaro that his intellect is as floor as ovor It was, and thoy attribute his chnngo of policy to threo or four causes, each being manifestly enough to woigh with a Maori diplomatist liko Rowi. The first of theso motives, it is said, is joalousy of tho importnnco given to YVoh nnui by Mr Bryco, who has offered that chiof a seat in tho Legislative Council. Rowi has always claimed tho headship of tho Ngatimaniapotos, bub ho is now being outstripped by his younger and moro outspoken though less astuto rival, whoso position is also strength ened by tho possession of largo landed interests. Tho latter aro likowiso n soureo of troublo to Rowi in onothor way. Tho statement whicli has been publishod that tho goneral boundary survey would bo followed by sectional sur veys and tho salo and loosing of tho land startled him. Ho knows that such nn in vestigation would leave him almost land less, except for tho claims ho may mako through his wives. Speaking at To Kuiti on ono occasion, Walmnui taunted Rowi with this fact, and jceringly obsorvod that it would roquiro a microscopo to find Rowi's ancestral estates. A third reason that has doubtloss opcratod on tho mind of Rewi is his liking for Tawhiao, whom ho has always designated as his son. No vory sorious oonsequencos nood, how ever, bo apprehended from Rowi's do foction so long as Walmnui remains true. Tho Governmont intend to go on with tho survoy as if nothing had happotiod, and thero will, in all probability, bo no ob struction. But if Wahanui woro got at, matters would bo considerably altered. The land-owners havo rights under the law, and tho Government could not proceed without their authority. A reversal of tho late policy must follow, attended by a return to tho dealings with each claim in detail. Whatever courso tho natives ro solve upon, tho tide of progress cannot bo turned, and any attempt to chnngo it will only end to their disadvantage.

As for Tawhiao, it is now tolerably cer tain that his arrangements for a visit to England are fairly well advanced. Topin, tho Wanganui chief, and Hennro Tomoana tho Maori member of the Houso of Represen tatives, accompany him, oach finding Ll.ooo for tho oxtonsos. Sydney Taiwhanga and Mcßeth havo tried to fasten thomsolvos on to tho mission and appear as the promoters of it, but it is reliably stated that Tawhiao has not been swayed by their representations, but had long ago resolved upon this ex pedition. Ho has even had somo tattoo marks added to his thickly-lined visago to aid tho iinpressio. ho desires to make in tho metropolis of Britain. Wo havo no doubt his nppoaranco will bo hailed with acclamations by the Aborigines Protection Socioty, nnd ho will see tho sights of the modorn Babylon. If ho avoids indulgence in his weakness for woipero, ho may ovon pass muster as an exemplary Christian gontlcmnn. But politically, of course, his mission oan pro duce nothing, excopt tho gain to tho colony which the impression of England's greatness may have upon his unsophisticated mind.

A largo number of letters to tho editor are still on the file awaiting thoir chance.

The mail steamer Australia, which ar rived from Sydnoy at 4 o'clock thin morning, anchored in the stroani until about S o'clogk, whon she was brought alongsido of .*.Ke s.s. Dorio ot the end of Quoonj'f.oct AVharf, whero she received a quality of cargo ff£. San Francisco nnd ''^lolulu, fof-ivliieh ports sho soiled (V. A .-.th<. a fr e j^ oon

h° ?__?Y OK Wvia Brindl. and Suoz, WMcn n don on 21st De-ember last, F?^_i_rtlelboiirne on the Ist inst., and ltis efcpcctcd that tho Now Zealand portion is on board tho Union S.S. Company's Waihora, whicli left Sydney on tho afternoon of Friday last,andsholud therefore reach this port in the course of to-morrow morning.

Mr R. Hobbs, M.H.R. (Chairman of tho Board of Education), returned from his Southern trip by the Takapuna last night.

Tho burgesses of South Ward are moving for the purposo of securing a resident re presentative of the Ward in the Borough Council. A requisition asking Mr Billing ton, of the Beach Road, Freeman's Bay, to beopme a candidate vice Mr Frank Phillippsr, resigned, is, wo aro informed, on the tapis, and a strong working committeo is being formed to back his candidature if he con sents to stand.

It havingboen represented to His Worship the Mayor (Mr Waddel) that- Mrs Hughes, of Kyber Pass Road, who recently gave Birth to triplets, was much in need of assistance in hor efforts to mako provision for the little ones, that gentleman kindly sont hor a cheque for three guineas, which will no doubt prove highly acceptable to themother.

Tho following police cases were taken before P. A. Phtlips.Esq., J.P.:—Drunken ness, two persons. Ellen Curtis and Maggie Bedford, assaulting Thomas Brown, restaurant keeper, Wellesley-street, and smashing cups and saucers. The womon, both notorious prostitutes, wero ordered to pay the damage and a fine of 15s each, or in default, seven days.

The Mayor has notified his intention of moving at the City Council's next meeting, " That this Council take into consideration the advisability of respectfully requesting His Excellency the Governor-in-Council to transfer the control of the Auckland Public Domain to the Auckland City Council, pending the same being vested in the bur gesses by the Legislature."

The capital of the Mercury Bay Saw-mill Company was yesterday increased from £50,000 to £100,000, although it was stated that there was no immediate intentiop to place the new issue upon the market. It was stated during the progress of the meeting yesterday that the profit for the half-year had been about £3,000, or something like 16 or 17 per cent, on the paid-up capital. Our report of the proceedings was crowded out of last even ing's Issue, but is published on our fourth page to-night.

Amongst the candidates who, according to telegram elsewhere, have successfully passed tho final examination for B A degree are Mr B. Cronin (Head-master of the Tuakau District School) and Mr Walter Kerr, of Ramarama. It will be remembered that one of Mr Cronin's pupils came out highest in the recent examination for dis trict scholarships.

A number of probable purchasers of land at the St, Heifer's Bay estate were con veyed down to the suburb in question free of charge to-4ay, in order that they might Inspect the lots. The p.s. Tongarjro topk them down, "making trips for the purpose at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

" Hatorfamilias" writes to ask if anyono oan oxplnin why so many fomalo domcslics aro sent to thoSo .thorn parts of tho colony, whore it appears thoy do not find Immediate employment, while this city, whero a hun dred aro requirod, can get nono sont to it. A sitting of the District Court was hold yesterday for the further hearing of tho cone of Fitzgerald v. Blockmoro G.M. Co., in whicli £li is clniinod for wages.

At the weekly drill of the Hobson Com pany last evening, tho conditions for firing for prizes presented to tho Company woro road. The firing is to tako place at Mount Eden rango on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tho principal prize is that presented by a lady to tho Company. It is a beautiful silver cross, manufactured by Messrs Teutouborg, of Qucon-streot.

SottHng on tlie Takapuna .Jockey Club Su minor Meeting takes placo at the Flag stall' Hotel, North Shore, tomorrow night nt S o'clock.

" Ploblan," in a letter touching upon tho term "aristocracy" used in MrMackochnio's remarks on the subject of tho Rowling and Lawn Tennis Club, says :—"I had thought that at this distanco from St. James-street all traces of such antiquities had long disap peared,"'

A number of mombers of Mr Goorgo A. Brown's congregation, residing in tho Eden district, mot in tho public hall thoro last ovening, Mr Mcftaught presiding, It had boon usual to hold a Sunday-school con nected with tho church in that building, and tho present gathering was called for tho purposo of considering tho advisability of also holding a meeting on Sunday mornings. Tho following resolution was agreed to: — "It is doairablo to form a church in the Mount Eden District, to meet in this hall for tho purposo of breaking broad overy Sabbath.

A working man, William Nogus, was brought up under warrant from tho Thames on a charge of neglecting to contribute towards tho support of his child, an inmato of tho Industrial School. Tho prisonor wns examined on oath respecting his position and tho paternity of the child. Heshowod that in coiiseqiicnco of tho abandoned habits of his wifo—now in gaol—ho soparatod from her nino years ago, when sho took up with a man named Carroll, and this child was tho result of hor unlawful intercourse with this man. Ho was quite willing to continuo 7s Oil por wock towards his »wn two children, but considered it n hard caso to bo called upon to support tho children of others. His Worship could not mako an order in tho face of such ovidonco.

At tho cricket match on tho Domain ground an Thursday tho public will to admitted and " refreshed " gratis, but col lection boxes, undor tho charge of His Worship tho Mayor, will bo on the ground for tho reception of free-will offerings on behalf of tho Orphan Homes. An additional attraction to lovers of sport will, wo boliovo, bo supplied by a singlo-wiekot match bo- Swoon a well-known auctioneer and a local tradesman.

"Travollor" complainsof anM.H.R. who, when driven out of a first-class carriago on tho Kaipara railway, by tho rules of tho department as woll as thoso of society, went into a second-class for a smoko, to tho nnnoyaneo of tho passengers travelling therein.

Mr A. 11. Bongo, Iload-mastoi* of To Awamutu Public School, who has boon pro moted to tho charge of Dovonport School, North Shoro, was on Friday night last presented with a puree of sovereign., and complimentary address on bohalf of tho rosidents of To Awamutu and district. Mr Bcngo was for four years in To Awamutu, and during that timo, in tho words of tho address, ho " mado tho school a modol of ordor and propriety, and inspired tho children with an emulation and a lovo of learning which none but an enthusiastic teacher could havo imparted." Tho address was signed by Messrs John Winstono and J. H. Mandeno, Commissioners for To Awamutu School District.

Hegarty's Court Minstrels produced a splendid programme for thoir closing night of the season in Abbott's Opera Houso yes terday ovoning. There was a good house, tho performance being for tho benefit of tho "corner men"—Mossrs Cowan and Buckley. Tho repeated bursts of applauso which greeted tho various songs, witticisms, and burlesques proved how thoroughly tho audience enjoyed tho fun. During an interval Mr Cowan mado a neat speoch thanking the public for thoir patronage. Tho Company leave for Sydney by tho Mnnapouri at 5 p.m. to-day.

About 4 o'clock last ovoning a horso bolted in Qrioon stroot belonging to Win. Oliver, of Newton, with a spring-cart behind him. Tho driver, a littlo fellow, did, his best to manngo tho horso, but failed. Tho excited animal toro along tho main streot, and when opposito Mr Cosgravo's now shop tho near wliool caught ono of tho verandah posts, which snapped off, and tho spring-cart turned topsyturvy', and tho animal dragged tho upset cart against tho othor post, which shared a like fate. Mr Conpland and a fow other persons rondorod timely assistance, and, by coaxing, prevented Oliver's horso from ontoring tho shop of Mr Linabury. Tho cart and harness suffered slight damage, the horso was unhurt, and tho driver, wlio lay on his back, wns assisted upon his logs, anil having imbibed a drop of wonk brandy and water, recovered from his fright, and was astonishod on seeing tho position of tho verandah posts.

Several exhibition games woro played in tho Lornostroot Hall last ovening by Mr Weiss, the Australian billiard champion. Giving Mr Lyons 200 out of 000, ho wont out when his opponent's score stood nt 370, Mr Woiss's principal break being 102, and Mr Lyons's 22, A pyramid toumamont between Messrs Woiss and Dan Twohill re sulted in favour of the latter by four games to throo. In tho first gamo Woiss gnj^ Twohill two balls, and this match was^o,, by Woiss by 8 to 3. In tho nox^b, nmo Weiss gave Twohill four I>*ill-',, - HftTTtT^bwohill won Bto love, Woiss failiju^o score. Tho third matcl^startgi 0 Barao 'tonus, four |,3!>»'tJeiuic. allowed to Twohill, was JKKffjy Weiss, Bto G; and tho succeeding match waa won by AVeiss by I ball, Tho fiftii mutch was won by Tw.Mll, 8 to 2 j tho sixth match by 8 to 1, and tho seventh mulch, was recorded to Woiss . credit with the score at 8 to 6. Tho tablo used was removod from the Globe Hotol, and erected byMrQ Rood

Tho ovidence in tho allogod rape case against Honry Goodward .was concluded last evening beforo Messrs Hurst and Clay ton, Justices of tho Peaco. For the defonco, Mr Tole called Mrs Murray, who deposed that Goodward called at her boarding houso for his coat at 12.30, not at 10 p.m. as had been -tated by the girl. : George Lund doposed that ho met the girl coming out of tho Domain at 8 a.m. on tho 12th ult. He walked with her as far as tho Albert Barracks. She spoke freely and cheerfully. There was nothing wrong with her dress. Ho directed her where to find tho Ponsonby 'bus. Mr Tolo submitted that there was no caso for a jury.- Tho Bonch, however, held a different opinion, and committed the prisoner for trial.

Mr Richard Marsh writes: "It surprises mo that no protost is made against the practico which has obtained a footing in our courts of law, depriving of their ancient privileges citizens who may desiro to bo present at an inquiry about any charge brought against man or woman. This appears to my unsophistricated mind to be a serious infraction of the liberty of Hor Majesty's subjects."

Tho proprietors of the " Bay of Plenty Times" aro doing all they can to make the loading East Coast harbour south of Auck land what evory true Tauranga man firmly believes it is destined to become—a great contro of trade. They havo just issued a "Tauranga County Almanac and Hand book for the East Coast and Hot Lakes Dis trict." The book is a neat little voluino of 92 pages, which, besides containing a largo amount oi valuable information relativo to tho East Coast and Hot Lakes, gives plans of Tauranga harbour (with soundings), and of Mr Robert Graham's now establishment at Wairakei, East Taupo. We havo no doubt that this useful little annual will be much sought after, and will do n good deal to advance the interests o£ the district in which it i_ published.

Thero were eight contestants for the silver cup offered by Hegarty's Court Minstrels last night for tho best conundrum on the Minstrels. Tho prize was awarded to " W.0.," on a show of hands. His conun drum was as follows : " Why aro the Court Minstrels very ill-tempered people?— B ecause they havo two men at the corners of tho stage looking black, and ono Cross in the middle." Mr W. S. Pulford had a vory clover conundrum to this effect: " Why should tho public not go to hear the Court Minstrels I— Because when the Minstrels leave Auckland tho hearty laughter of the audience will be followed by a great shoot ing Payne, which will take them by sur prise between eight and ten p.m." Anothor which evoked somo applause was t " Why are the Court Minstrels royally sur-" rounded when going out of Auckland Hajv,' bour?—Because there are Three Kings ;'iij front of them, Governor Browne and' one King behind them, and yet there's, no one. dunning 'em !" The others" fell very flat, the " point" of some of them being so fine as to be imperceptible.

In connection with the now mode of pro cedure under tho Bankruptcy Act thoro aro ono or two departures from the old practico that creditors will do woll to boar in mind. Ono is that thoy roquiro to havo their proof of debt made out prior to tho first mooting when the dobtor appears for examination. The necessary forms aro being printed and will be obtainable from the Official Assignee. There should, too, be a bettor attendance of creditors at these meetings, for hitherto they have proved to bo more formal affairs, and this nogligenco can hardly fail to offer facilities for fraud ulent bankruptcy. If the creditors cannot themselves attend, tt.ey should at least see that they are represented by proxy.

To tho Editor: Sir, —With tho pertinent nnd forciblo remarks of your leader of 31st ult. on tho subject of tho Domain Board and tho cricketers, few truo sports men will disagree. Surely, sir, sports must bo degenerating, and sportsmen decaying, when such a fuss is maelo about trying to knock down a couple of sticks witb a ball, or, ns the case may bo, trying to keep them up by means of another stick called a bat. Sports nowadays aro nothing unless bacltod-up by tho stimulants of bands and beauties, admiring crowds and gnto fees.— I am, _c, A Loveb of Sport fob its Own Sake.

A palr-oarod match botwoon tho North Shore (Auckland) and Gisborno Rowing Clubs enmo off last week, and resulted iv a victory for tho North Shoro by a boat's length. T. O'Connor and O. Wells repre sented tho North Shoro Club. Tho match was rowed under tho rules of tho Auckland Rowing Association.

" Charity " says the lotter about Sunday trading in Karangahape is tho product of trade joalousy. Ho moved to Newton last Friday week, and the shop ho had taken wanted a thorough cloaning and airing j and last Sunday wook ho oponod half the door of tho shop after church sorvicos for about two hours for tho purpose of Jotting in fresh air, and not for tho purposo of dis playing his goods. With respect to taking pon'iios from Sunday-school children, ho would rather assist school children than tako pennies from them. Ho thinks " Karangahape" hadbettertukothnttohim solf, as tho cap fits him vory woll. Ho would advise "Karangahape" to be moro neighbourly and charitable.

A special meeting of tho Eden Torraco Highway Board was to havo boon hold lost ovoning to consider tho advisability of tho district taking advantage of|the Roads and Bridges Act, and to approvo of tho plans of Suininer-stroet as prepared by Mossrs Boy lan and Lundon, civil ongineors. Owing to thoro not boing a quorum present, tho mooting lapsed. As a daughter of Mrs Lyell, of Pornoll, was playing with a rather hoavy gate on tho promises, swinging to and fro, tlie gate suddenly slammed, caught tho child's hand, and noarly sovored ono of her fingers. Sho was immediately taken to Dr. Huxtable, who dressed tho wounded finger, and con siders that it will soon be restored to activity.

H. J. A. Donald writes very strongly against tho action of the Committee of tho Eight Hours Demonstration Sports in award ing Lowis second prizo in the Maiden Race, which ho doclares lie won. "Yorkshlroman," also writing about the decision in these races, says :—"Monnock has certainly no ground for complaint, although ho has not been treated fairly. Had ho received fair play, ho would not hove had to run off tho tio, but would havo roceived second prizo, and T. Whiteside first. Had tho Committee been up to their work, thoy would havo decidod tho tio tho samo way such ties nro always decided at proporly regulated meetings—the man who does best at most distances to tako tbo prize."

Among patents lately applied for in tho colony are tho following:—By Mnrmaduko Clarko, of Tomoano, Hawko's Bay, for a machino to pross tho tops into moat tins or other tins; and by Win. McLaughlin, Puhinui, and Wm. Dunwoodlo, Onohunga, for " twin horso hay-forks."

A lot of brick and wood buildings for removal will bo sold by auction on Friday, at 11.30 a.m., by Mr O. W. Hinnoy. on tho ground, Groy-stroot, opposito tho Town Hall site, Albert street, closo to Wellosloy-street East, and off the Karangahapo Road, noar tho Waterworks reservoir. Tho salo will bo wi'Jiout reserve.

Repairs and needles for all Sowing Machines.—ll. S. Chambers.

As n Now Yoar present, nothing is so suitable as the Domestic Sowing Machine of Shakosponr _ Co., Qucen-Btreot, opposito tho Markot—{Advt.

SO pairs Laco Curtains—bought a job from Homo nianu.aot.ror; fow slightly soiled, but some vory groat bargains amongst thorn. now being sold at loss than wholesale prioeat Qarllok and Cranwell. Furnishing Warobonse. Quoon-street.—lAdvt.l

Tho loading foaturos In tho management of tho Symondsstroot Moohlne-mado Broad Factory aro: Kneading the dough by machinery dissipation of the gases evolved In the processus by tree ventilation, manufacture of tho barm required, cleanliness, and tho continuous uso of sound flour.—{Aott.]

Mahurangi hydraulic lime is ovidontly coming Into moro gonoral übo and appreciation. Concrete buildings aro increasing fast in nnd around Auckland, and thlß Is only one of tho many purposes to whioh tho Mahurangi lime may advantageously bo applied. Messrs Pul hani, liaunatyno and Co. hove Just complotod the erection of a set of new kilns and grinding machinery at their Mahurangi works, which will enable them to double their output of lime. They havo also made alterations at thoir dopOt in Customs-street, to obtain more storage room, and havo orcotod a coneroto oflico, faced out . ..le and plastorod Inside with their lime, which will, on examination, convlnco any sceptic of iho adaptability of thoir limo to such purposes. Now that Portland commit has attainod so high a price, and Is obtainnhlo only with difficulty, builders and contractors would bo saving monuy and at the samo timo encouraging local industries by substituting ltmo for ecmoiit whero practicable.

THE NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING.

(UV TELBOBAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. Entries for tho New Zealand Rifle Asso ciation Mooting at Auckland nro coming in freely. The local socretary ot Auckland roports that a largo sum is already sub scribed, and it is belioved that the prize money published will bo considerably in creased. It is intended to use a telephone "from tho butts to tho shooting mounds.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Lot of steamers in harbour.

Waikato harvest in full swing. Marine concorts aro projected by Mr Pooley. A splendid verse.—The universe . Bowling match at Christchurch yesterday resulted: Victoria, 99 ; Christchurch, 91.

A lawsuit is threatened for posssession of tho s.s. Triumph. About iso wero on Saturday stolon from the clothes of tho Tasmanian cricketers at Dunedin.

Tho wealth of Great Britain has increased from L 127 per head in 1812 to L 249 per hoadin 1882. • Bythe mail to-day, Auckland nominates 135 immigrants, Wellington 38, Christ church 86, and Dunedin 51. It is proposed to institute cookery classes at tho Girls' High School, Dunedin. Mr R. A. Milligan Hogg has beon ap pointed Secretary of .St. Sepulchre's Mutual Improvomont Society, tho session of which opens next Monday evening. The Bega diamond Holds, in New South Wales, will, it is predicted, prove the largest in the world Parliament is to be petitioned to have Dunedin re-formed into one electoral dis trict.

Oregon oats in Waikato district are yield ing this year 80 bushels to the acre. A directory of American heiresses is kept in London for the benefit of poor noblemen and other adventurers.

Mr R. Stout is drafting a bill for next session to obtain the franchise for seaman.

A saddler's chop and houso at Makaraka, Poverty Bay, were burned down yesterday. They wero owned by D. Malono, and in sured for £475 in the Imperial Office. At Dunedin Police Court yesterday, Wm, Calder, for giving two receipts for one sum of money aud thus defrauding the Govern ment of stamp duty, was fined £2 and costs. To pleaso the ladies, the Methodists of Canada have dropped tho word " obey" from their marriage service. The " obey " itself was dropped long ago by the ladies. The natives of the Solomon Islands maintain their character for ferocity. The labour vessel Windward Ho was lately fired on by unseen foes in the scrub, and two natives of her crew were wounded.

The Premier of this colony, replying to tho potition of Fijian colonists for annexa tion to New Zealand, promises to lay the petition before his colloagues, and further to communicate with the representatives of the colonists concerning its subject matter. At Awanui, on tho East Coast, tho wholo township is on the move into the sea like the devil-possessed swine, though not at such a rapid rate. The progress of the Rose Hotel has been stopped by a series of ingenious contrivances. "" There are in New Zealand 235 officiating ministers of the Anglican Church, 138 Presbyterian, 123 Methodist, and 86 Romati Catholic. Othpr. sects have in ftl) 56 min sters.

CABLEGRAMS.

[REUTEII's CABLEGRAMS.]

THE FIGHTING IN THE SOUDAN.-

REBELS STILL TRIUMPHANT.

CAißO.February 3.— News is tohand from Sinknt, where the garrison is without pro- ' visions, to the effect that foraging parties whicli were sent out to obtain supplies were cut to pieces by the Arabs, Britain Prepares for War. London, February 4.—lt has transpired that tho Govommont has decided to apply to Parliament for tho sum of £2,000,000, to bo devoted to defences at homo and abroad. Wreck of the Simla. Wreckage belonging to tho ill-fated ship Simla has been washed ashore on tho Sussex coast. Roduction of Amorloan Tariffs. Washington, February 3.—Tho Tariff Bill whicli is now before Congress provides for a general reduction of Customs dutios to the extent of 20 por cent. Tho proposed reduction will bo applied to woollen goods. Obituary. Tho death is announcod of Wondoll Phillips, the well known Amorican orator, ogod 73. Paths, Fobruary 3.— M. Eugono Rouhcr, formorly President of tho Senate, died to-day, aged 70.

(.SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, February 4. — Tho Spanish claims to Soolof, Caroline Islands, will pro bably bo recognised by England if Spain abandon its claim in Borneo.

An extensive Socialist plot-has been dis covered in Austria.

THE SUPPOSED SUICIDE.

Body Bollovod to bo Mr Voight's,

Further particulars aro now to hand in connection with tho discovery of tho dead body of a man suspended to a treo at Whau Blockhouse. During the progross of the search in tho vicinity, Sergeant Greene discovered near tho remains a sort of walk ing-stick, on which tho namo "E. Voight " was markod upon the back with a knife. This fact has given riso to tho impression that the deceased is tho bootmaker of that name who formerly carried on business in Wokefield-street, and was sentenced to a term of imprisonment somo timo ago for re ceiving boots stolen from Messrs Garratt Brothers' factory. He has beea iv a do pressed itato of mind sinco thon. Several months ago ho was stopping with a resident on the Great North Road, but recently there has been no traco of him. Tho body has been removed to tho Hibornian Hotel, Onehunga, whore an inquest will bo hold upon it to-morrow by Dr. Philson.

TAWHIAO TO VISIT ENGLAND.

|BY TELEORAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION..

Wellington, this day. The Hon. Mr Bryco has roceived a telegram from Kawhia stating that Tawhiao has de cided on visiting Kawhia, and also that ho would probably take a trip to England shortly.

MINING NEWS.

[by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, tills day. Nk w Prince Imperial.—Tho spoclmcns troated last week yielded splendidly, tho 15cwt- parcel producing 2.1980Z8. gold, while tho C 23 loads of general dirt gave 1,.280z5. Tho air throughout tho workings Is now fine, no traco of gas re maining, but a Utllo difficulty will probably be experienced as the water recodes.

Duep Lkvei. Ciioss.—Crushing was resumed yesterday ovening at the Herald battery with 10 stampers. Moaxatai aim.—The stopesof No. P. reef at the 13°. feot level produced 651bs of picked stono during lost weok. Quaolly.tributcr.has banked Sos_. gold. Adelaide.—A crushing for Jury (trlbuler) yielded lJozs. gold. Ropalrs to tho big pump woro completed last night, and operations woro resumed early this morning.

Tb Aroha, this day.—Gold was showing on all tho workings in which quartz is being brokon. In tho New Kind yesterday, crushing was proceeding with 2U hoad, and shaping well. If the present avorago is maintained tho Now Find cleaning up at t he end of the month should produce 800ozs. Weraiiirco. — Crushed five tons yesterday, but will suspend till tho beginning of next week to enablo a quantity of quartz to accumu late.

Colonist.—The lodo as driven on tho north In the surface level seems to Improve.

Battery Monopoly.

It Is currently reported horo that Firth and Clark have bought out Staecy and Comiakey's battery site and wnter right. This creates advorso comments, as it Is believed tho Interests of tho ftold would not havo suffered from a little healthy competition.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo H. G. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M.( Nkolect to Deliver a Maii William Ross Was charged with a broach of tho Postoillco Regulations by neglecting to doliver a mail bag to the Post-master of Auokland on Sunday, tho 20th ultimo, from tin- Bnxon. from Tonga.—Mr Hudson Williamson appeared for tho nyosecu tion, and Mr_ Cam rj'-.j, '„ duf.-ne.-Mr Wil- Hamsqajsaii .hat the mail bat: came iv by the uoat on tho Monday, but was not .delivered until tho Wednesday. Ho would not say that Cnpt, Ross wilfully disregarded his duty. The case was merely brought to let masters of Island vessels know that they must deliver up the mall bags on coming Into port, or in caso of any neglect or refusal to comply with tho rogula tlons, captains wore liablo to a ponnlty of not less than £100.—His Worship said it was a matter which needed some consideration, and beforo deciding he would liko to look into it- Mr Williamson said, In this instanoo, tho Post oillco would not press for a penalty, as Captain Rosa may not havo known that ho had a Tonga mall bag on board.—His Wor shipsald ho mightdcal with it under tho Justices of the Peace Aot—Captain Ross oxprcssed his regret that any delay should have uninten tionally occurred.—His Worship then dismissed tho ease without costs.

"Breach ok PAWNnROKKRi. Act.—Thomas James North again appeared in answer to a charge of Illegally pawning certain nrtieles in January, 18S3, tho property of Mr J. C. Mac- Cormick.—Mr Jackson Palmor appeared lor Sroseoutor, and Mr Keetley for defendant,— inrnard Henry Koesing deposed that he gave evidence at tho Supromc Court in October last. He produced the blaok leather bag pawned by dofondant on the 6th January In his own name, and upon which ho advanced 6s in his pawn office, Victoria-street. — John C. MaoCormiek, barrister and solicitor, gave evidonco as to de fendant being In his employ as clork, and that he was tried for this and similar offences in the Suprome Court, Ho addressed a fow words to thojury on hisown behalf. Tho black leather bag and other articles were mentioned by defendant. Ho admitted that ho had pawned bag, ruler and other articles mentioned in tlie indictment '• somo, lie said, he had pawned with Iris (Mr Mac' Cormick's) authority; others, ho said, woro his own property.

St. Jacob's Oil Invincible.

(To tho Editor of Kvknino Star.)

Dear Sir,—l wish to add my testimony to tlie eflieaoy of tho great Ciormanroniedy, St.. Jacob's OIL Your columns have contained, from timo to timo, oxprossions of gratitude from porsousof known respectability, and having satisfied my self of tho genuineness of the cures effected I obtainod a bottlo, scarcely hoping it would siic ocod in relieving mo. For tho past seven months I have suffered severoly from a pain ful attack of sciatica, which, in spite or the most able troatmont on the part of my medi cal adviser, continued to hold Its own in my system. My sloop at lost began to bo affoctea and my wholo system vory much reduced. Tho most careful troatmont failed to give mo relief, and I thon applied nearly every advorttsed remedy. Tho sciatica was principally located in my left thigh, and tho pain at times was most excruciating. In spito of the most thorough applications, and the great est oare and attention on my part, I ob tained no appreciable roliof, and at last, as a forlorn hopo, I dotermined to apply St Jacobs Oil, and from that time tho pain began to diminish. My sleep soon returned, and each application afforded mo reliof. At lirst I re garded the cessation from pain as only a temporary one, scarcely daring to hope that the cure was complete; but I havo gratefully to aoknowlodgo that I am now froe from pain—in fact, a man again. I must confess that I tried tho Oil in abso luto despair. I had had no sleep for throe or four nights previously, and my system was very low. The success, howovcr, is comploto, and 1 again tender my gratoful acknowledgments to the proprietors of tho Oil, and shall over continue to recommend it to every sufforer who comes within range of my influence What medical skill failed to do St. Jacob's Gil effected, and I regard it as the greatest boon of tho age. I am, dear Sir, Yours faithfully John Lke. Ashbourne, Mudgoo, November 12,1883.

THE PAIN ENTIRELY LEFT. "Clarence Cottage, " Thomaa-Btroct, Balmain. ..„ .... "21stAugust, 188_ " Publishers Evening Star, " Dear Sirs,—About a fortnight ago I had a severe attack of rhuematism in my back, which gavo me no end of pain and troublo. I used St. Jacob's Oil, and in ono or two applications the pain entirely left Sinco thon I have had occa sion to use tho Oil on a badly-sprained wrist, and its effect was simply magical. My wifo has used it for neuralgia in the head, with equally satisfactory results. I consider St. Jacob's Oil a valuable preparation, and shall not only use it in my own house, but shall rfe'coin mond my friends to do so. ." ; !.-..'. "Yours truly, '*W. P. Booth." , IT CONQUERS PAIN. ' IT CONQUERS PAIN, i • IT CONQUERS PAIN.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Opposition to Froporty Tax.

Sydney, January 31. An opposition is being raised throughout the country to the Government taxation proposals, principally to tho Property Tax, which is to be collected in the same way as the Now Zoaland tax. Meetings are being convened in opposition. On Tuesday night a meeting against immigration was hold in Hydo Park. A largo crowd accompanied a deputation to Parliament houses, and out side raised groans for Mr Stuart, the Premier, and Sir John Robertson, and a petition was presented through Mr A. G. Taylor. In tlie Assembly tho Government is being attacked for continuing the heavy expenditure, and retrenchment is being ad vocated. Mr Suttor, whose seat tho Government propose to validate by a bill,. lias declined to tako advantage of this technicality, and has written to tho Speaker requesting him to issue a writ. The Elections Committeo has also decided that Mr Vaughn's cent is vacant, as ho was concerned in a Government con tract.—Tho rainfall in tho country during November is not half up to tho average— Tho Hon. James White, as President of the Jockey Club, lins boon fined £'20 for having permitted eortnin persons to carry on betting on the St. Leger Reserve of the Randwiek racecourse. A ease brought against Davis, tho prosecutor in the above case, by tho Club for having carried on the business of a bookmaker without a permit, was dismissed. Theso decisions ore import ant as directed against cash betting; on the course, and also showing that tho Club has no power to license bookmakers and compel them to wear a badge—Somefurther arrests have been made in connection with the Wooloomooloo caso. Brisbane. A fire occurred at Greeham's, Brisbane street, Ipswich. Tho building and stock aro insured in tho New Zealand Company Office for £1,000. Mr Archer, tho Agent-General, has been created K.C.M.G. Melbourne. Mr Tomploton has been appointed Chair man of tho Public Service Board. Mr Labutouchc, Secretary of Railways, has applied for twolvo months' leave, previous to retiring' from the Servico.—Archbishop Gould is confined to his room, and there are some approlionsions about his condition. — The trustees of the Exhibition have adopted plans for an nqnarium. It is proposed also to establish permanent exhibition for manu factures.—Tlie damago dono by rains in tho Goulburn Valley is not very serious.

THE NEW ZEALAND STUD COMPANY YEARLINGS.

The "Sydney Morning Herald" gives the following particulars concerning tho New Zealand Stud Company yearlings that were submitted te auction by Mr Clibborn last week:—Thore was a fair attendance, but buyers wero scarce, and the biddings—save for the Onyx colt — anything but brisk. Tho first led into the ring was the brown colt by Musket (imp.) from Onyx. Mr Wentworth opened firo witli a bid 500 guineas, but soon retired from the contest, which was left to the Hon. James White and Mr Dakin (who was acting for Mr Pearson), and the colt was finally knocked down to the Hon. James White for 1,200 guineas. A brown colt, by Musket, from Lyra (imp.), went to Mr T. Lomond, for 180 guineas. A bay er brown colt, by Musket, from Realisa tion (imp, ), was passed in at 100 guineas; and a bay or brown colt, by Musket from Punga wereworo, who showed lameness, failed to attract an offer. Tho fillies wero more fortunate, and a powerful brown, by Musket from Sistor Agnes (imp.), was secured by Mr M. Eeniiclly for 230 guineas. Mr W. Kolso bought a bay filly by Musket from Pearl Ash for 200 guineas; and a bay filly by Musket from Hannah fell to the nod of Mr W. A. Long for 200 guineas. A bay filly by Musket from Rangi found a purchaser In Mr J. S. Smith for 140 guineas ; and a bay filly by Musket from Erycinn was knocked dc wn to Mr W. A. Long for SO guineas. Two Clydesdale colts—Blair Athol, and Duko of Abercorn, were then submitted. Tho former was purchased by Mr Binncy for 115 guineas, and tho latter by Mr Cameron for 150 guineas.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Tho Model Baltcry,

(To tho Editor.)

Sin, —In your issue of last night's Star a local paragraph appears under tho follow ing heading—"Tho Model Bakery," whicli is, or about to be opened by Mr Parson. While reading tho article in question, I, as ono of the nntidiluvian bakers,- thank Mr Parson for tho introduction of machinery into tho bread trado to the City of Auck land, and wish him success in his under taking, and also trying to ameliorate the condition of the journeymen bakers; but at tho same time, an assertion is made which, if allowed to pass without contra diction, would poison the minds of the people of Auckland against the present system of broad-making as at present, viz,, "the special feature of the bakery is that tho bread is to bo knoeded by machinery instead of being tramped under foot or worked by hand, niid the result claimed is cleanliness and wholesomoness." Now.sir, I challenge Mr Parson to point out one establishment in tho city of Auckland or olsowhero in the colony, or oolonies, where the dough is kneodod under foot. 'I say, sir, it is a most unjustifiablo slander on the breed-bakor. Supposing he kneads his bread by machinery, it hasstill to be passed through the hands both at tho scales and tho moulding into loaves. Where, then, lies the great difference? Neither will machine-made bread be an'improvementon bread made and manipulated by hand if tho chemical process in the fermentation is not properly carried out. It is in this that the art of having a good and wholesome loaf of bread consists—not tho machine I knew a littlo about the dough- Khee ding machinory 25 years ago. Besides, one person can loam tho machine .in 20 days, far less 20 years, but lio cannot learn the chemical process of the fermentations of broad thoroughly in 20 •years' experience, nor in a lifetime. I can point to somo real practical bakers with 40 years' experience, yet they nro not perfect. —Yours, 4c.,

Wm. Grant, Baker, Parnell.

Administration of Justice in Auckland.

(To the Editor.)

Sin,—The administration of justiooorunjustico upon the ofi'endors in reference to some irre gularities in connection with tho Free Library, as dotailed in your SUPPLEMENT of Satur day, January 2G, exactly accords with that in the caso of tho night-soil culprits at Point Chevalier. Tho' first transgressor, a now settlor, was prosecuted by tho police, and finod £5 and costs, and tho noxt transgressor, who was much more culpable, was only fined £2 10s and costs, both being poor men. A third offender, though the most lo blame, and mainly the cause of tho evil, was not prosecuted, soem ingly becauso ho happens to ho in a moro in fluential position, tho pollco having declined to take proceedings against him.—Yours, etc., Simon Fraser.

Hydraulic Lime and the Dock.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—ln my letter to you of the 19th current, on "Portland Cement v. Hydraulic Lime," I took exception to three, not four, ingredients, in tho analysis referred to, and that it was deficient in alumina and alkalios. Messrs John Wilson and Co., in their lettor of Saturday lost, [intimated that tho lattor was ono of those taken exception to, It is a new feature in tho Mahurangi lime to bo inf ormod that it docs not slake : and yet Messrs Wilson tells us, that if air-slaked before grinding,iteostslcsstogrind. Rocklimcsuppliod by that Company must be slaked beforo use, and if air-slaked, means the same thing and in. this process it is deteriorated in strength by imbibing moisture and carbonic acid from the atmosphere. Some hydraulic limes do not slake, and this Is why Roman cement is so largely used in hydraulic works, from its nuiek scttiiiß power. The Mahurangi lime lacks tiiis power, and requires louger time to set in water. Messrs \\ llson frankly acknowledge they havo no experience in Portland cement. Why, then seek to make a comparison? It consists of materials, elements, and properties; and is sub jected to such heat that carbonic acid is driven off, and itmust bo secluded from moisture and is always strongest when fresh from tho works. Messrs Wilson's reasoning in their ability to produce limo of greater or less weight is not consistent with facts : coarse ground limo or cement weighs lighter than fine ground. If Messrs Wilson have any doubts on the subject let them test Itln this way. Take tho weight of a bushel of coarse ground lime and ono of fine pulverised, andresults will speak forthemselvcs. In tho letter reforrod to, I mako no montion of what the Mahurangi lime is best suited for If properly burned and pulverised, and mixed in tho proportion of I of limo to 3 of ground Ecoria ash, and 1 of fine Bharp sand; I have no doubt of that mixture being capable of retain ing and excluding water from the dock referred to. At the same time, any difference in the Mahurangi limes should not exclude them from open competition, and if one would-be engineer and an honourable friend of mine should still be puzzled to understand why a dry dock should retain water, let him reason in this way. that if it does not retain, it cannot exclude water—l am, _c, John Deknison, M.g. [This letter has boen on hand for a consider able time. We cannot extend tho correspond ence i.thcr.-ED, E.S.J <_T_.pona

TELEGRAMS.

Now Justice of the Peace.

Te AwAMUTU.ycsterday.—lt is understood that the names of the following gontlemen have been submitted for the appointment of Justice of the Peace, viz.:—Messrs Taylor Rutherford. John 11. Mandeno, Coran, and II utchinson. Any of the above would fill the oflico with credit to themselves and with satisfaction to the district. The necessity for the appointment has long been apparent.

Nelson, this day.—John Renordan, the man picked up unconscious last week, has died in the hospital without recovering consciousness. A verdict of "accidental death" was returned at tho coroner's inquest.

The Customs Revenue.

Wellington, this day.—The Customs revenue for last month for the colony was 1122,198 Pis, as against £12. .050 8s for the corresponding month of last year. All tho returns show an increase on tho amounts collected in December. For last month the principal amounts were—Auckland, £20,710 3s 3d ; Wellington, £19,9301452 d; Dunedin, £37,203 15s 4d; Christchurch, £19,411 Is fid. Tho beer duty last month was £4,335 2s lOd; corresponding month 1883, £0,227 Is Bd. The following are tho amounts collected at tho principal ports last month:—Auckland, £1,079 10s fid; Christchurch, £901 3s 2d ; Dunedin, £1,058 10s 9d ; Wellington, £382 10s.

Efficient Volunteers.

Christchurch, this day.—Yesterday the Lyttelton Naval Brigade were inspected by Captain Bridge, of the Espiegle, who said in the wholo of his cxperionce ho had never seen Volunteors who could equal them in proficiency.. The seamen of the Espiegle are to be entertained by the Naval Brigade on Wednesday (to-morrow). Pedcstrlanlsm. Hulston, who is torun Woods, of Dunodin, for £100 a-side, leaves for Dunedin. Fire, An unoccupied cottago at Sydenham was destroyed by firo yesterday. Two other alarms of fire occurred. Harvost Woathor. Tho weather since January 30th has been very favourable for farmers, who are now looking forward to good yields from their crops.

Sad Result of Religious Excitement.

Timaru, yesterday.—At the R.M. Court to-day, Elizabeth Archer, a married woman, suffering from religious mania, was com mitted to the Asylum. The unfortunate creature had been a regular attendant at the Salvati6n Army meetings, and her in sanity is of the most violent charaoter suicidal and homicidal.

Timaru, this day.—This year the South Canterbury Jockoy Club's Timaru Cup will weigh 950j_., worth £95, in addition to tho stakes of £200 for the same race. The total added money nt the meeting will be about £1,000.

The Tasmanian Cricketers.

Dunedin, this day.—The Tasmanian cricketers havo decided to play at Welling ton and Nolson.

There is at present sitting at the Supreme Court a Commission for taking evidence in the caso of G. M. Bell v. Joseph C. Dark,' involving over £111,000. Tho action has reference to tho sale to the New Zealand Agricultural Company of the Waimea, Plains estate.

HAURAKI SAW MILL COMPANY (LIMITED).

Meeting of Shareholders,

The annual meeting of shareholders of the abovo Company was held ycßtorday at tho registered office of the Company (Mr L. DJ Nathan's). Present and represented thereat1— Messrs David Nathan T. L. Murray Ueorcn Bagnall, L. J. Bagnall, W. H. Bagnafl aid fir Orcen, attornoy for Thomas Russell, Esq.. (Mr David Nathan in the chair.) Thp Secretary (Mr Charles .V. Griffiths solicitor) placed on tlie table the balance-., eet pf tho Company's accounts to ,he 3lst Dooom ber, 1883, together with the report of the auditor (Mr Wm. Bakor). The balance-sheet was adopted.

Mr David Nathan then retired from tho direc tory, and, being .eligible, was again olected a director of thp Company. Mr Win Baker was also ro-electcd auditor.

Mr L. J. Bagnall's acoaunt with tho Company was submitted to the shareholders, and passed The SEORETARY thon stated that tho rent paid by the lessees o£ the mill (Mossrs Bagnall Bros.) tor the past year had uearly all been absorbed in completing flic Company's freehold title to vari ous blooks of land situated at Turua, Waihou Survey District, and in acquiring further in terest in tho Waihou Block, In accordanoe with the wißh ot the shareholders expressed at the last annual meeting. He produced statements showing fully how all sums had been expended, together with a plan of the whole block, pointing out the various subdivisions, He mentioned that Mr L. J. Bagnall acted on behalf of the Company as land purchase agent, giving the Company Illsservicesfrceof remuneration. The greatest care had been observed, and although large Bums of money had to be expended in securing the natives' Interests before a title could be acquired, still ho assured the share holders that tho risk attending thoso purchases was considerably lessened by Mr Bagnall being always on the spot watohing the Company? interests. Recent legislation had again changed tho method of acquiring native lands, but how this is likely to alroet the Company's position in tho future is really difficult to f ortell. A general discussion took place on tho position of the Company.

Mr Geo. Baonai,l informed the meeting that it was the intention of the Thames Harbour " Boird to levy wharfage dues against the lessees, and expressed his opinion as to the un reasonableness of such a course; and that ho intended to do all in his power to prevent any ' imposition of this nature. On tho recommenda tion of tho Seorotary, the situation of tho ' registered office of the company was changed from the office of Mr L. D. Nathan, ShorUand stroot, to the ofllce of Mr Chaa. F. Griffiths, solicitor, High-street and Vulcan Lane. • .

SIGNOR OTTO HUG.

("Otago Daily Times," 19th May, 18.2.) *

On Wednesday lost, Signor Hug, whoso repu.... tation has spread with considerable rapidity ' since; ho first opened his consulting-rooms in Dowlmg-strect, received a large number of patients. It was one of the days on which he gives his services gratuitously to those who ate*. unable to pay for them, and many, though not^ all, who called upon him were free patients most of them boing recommended by clorgynieii of various denominations in the oity. At two o'clock the stairs and outer offices were crowded with men, wornon, and children who were suffering'!rom various maladies. All who were ' present did not obtain interviews, but Bignor Hug saw and prescribed for 16 old free patients, ' diagnosed the oasos of six others whom he then S saw for the first timo, besides attending to • several persons who consulted him upon the •''■ usual terms. - - > ; * 1

bignor Hug's method is certainly peculiar,ll but, strange as it may seem, we are bound to * say, from all that can bo gathered from lunar- ■•» ■ tial inquiry, it appears to be attended withare markablo measure of success. In overy ease "! without examination he told the symptoms, so ' far as tho patients themselves knew thorn, with Erf perfect accuracy; mentioned their com plaints, ; and in more than ono case described the pains and the functional derangements which thoy:': had expencnoed years before. How it is done the professor acknowledges himself unable to ': oxplain.but says ho has had the power of discovering theso matters almost from child hood. His manner of procedure is as follows*—- Ho takes hold of the hand of a patient, and apparently falls into a tranco in much tho same ; way as Mr Thomas Walker, the Spiritualisticf" lecturer, who visited Dunedin some years since, v i did. Ho then proccods to state tho symptoms ' generally concludes by writing a prescription and then awakes, and from his manner scorns quite unconscious of what has happened during the time his eyes have been closed. - As wo linve stated, the patients whoso cases H were diagnosed were of Opinion that tho descriptions given wcro absolutely correct, and testified to tholr experiences having been-, accurately described. Respecting those who had been under treatment, wo give tho follow- ■ ing notes, made from statements volunteered / by the patients:— "»»».; Mrs Crawford had been a sufferer' frort f chalky rheumatism for ll years, and her hands had becomo stiff. Now, under Signor Otto Hugs treatment, tho swellings have been greatly reduced, and sho can uso hor hands • very'fairly. ;-.K'f Charles Trimble, an inmate of the Bonovolont . > Institution, suffering from paralysis,wob greatly Hi improved, nnd experienced much boneflt and W comfort from tho treatment. ;l(f<i? Lawrence (a similar caso, from tho some In- IB stitution) reported that ho had experienced " groat benefit from the treatment-being, ho * " said, "wonderfully improved," the train he Buffered having greatly diminished . ■ i . William Hutton, also an inmate of tho Bone- - volent Institution, had been suffering from paralysis for two years. A fortnight ago ho could not, ho said, raise his foot from tho Kround. but ho was now tolerably active. Ho r lifted his leg easily, to show tho improvement. . Mrs Maiison, Mrs Rodgcrs, Mrs Gnw, Mrs ' Pills Mrs Johns, and others expressed their . thankfulness lor the great benefit thoy had 1 received from the treatment proscribed. -.'•''' One of the most remarkable cases was that of diaries lCoker, who has been many years in the colony, lor 20 years, ho stated, hohadboen , suffering from enlargement of tho liver, bomo years ago he went home to Germany and placed hlmsolf under the care of eminent physicians, but was not benefitted by their treatment. After a very short course of treat ment by bignor Otto Hue, ho feols better than ho has dpiio for 12 years. Until recently he could only take one meal a day: now his appetite is so much improved that he can enjoy two meals a day, and in overy respecthohaa experienced great benefit from tho medicine prescribed for his complaint. Another case which has come under our im mediate notice was that of a patient who had sent a lock of hair. Tho symptoms, seven or eight in number, were at once described ac curately In every particular, as a subsequent reference to the patient confirmed, though the patient had never seen the professor nor had given him tho slightcstcluo. We cannot pretend to explain these things, but simply stato tho facts as thoy havo coma ' undo)* our notice. <

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1884.



qURREY TXILLS TJI STATE. APPLICATIONS FOR THB PURCHASE* OF UNSOU- ALLOTMENTS On any portion of this Estate WILL NOW BE RECE-VED By the undersigned, Jat tub ofhce, short_and-st_eet. TERMS. One-fifth Cash; balance within five years, interest seven per cent , ° Loans for building on lots; Jntorest seven per cent i can be repaid by instalments. A. BOARDMAN, Agent, BUSINESS OFFICES.—Two Offices To Let in the central part of Queen-street— Apply D. V, Kvans, Estato Agent, Queen-street.



Special Advertisements. A E A' N C E 07 W. MEREDITH'S BANKRUPT STOCK! BANKRUPT STOCK! AND A LARGE LOT OF JOB LINES, TO BE CLEARED AT REMARKABLY LOW PRICES, • AT Wl* TJRIDGMAN'S. . 11 JJRIDGMAN'S. Dross Goods in great variety, 12yds tor 2s Bd, 3s 6d,_s6d Balance Summer Stock of Prints, 2}d, 3Jd, 4_d, 6Jd Strong Cotton Shirtings, S.d, .hi, sj(l White and Grey Calico at wholesale prico 20 Ladies' Leather Bags, half-prloo, from Is 6d Ladles Underolothlug muoh undor üßual price Strong Cotton Tweed tor Boy. slightly damaged, Is yd ■ Boys' and Youths' Tweed "grousers, from Ss 9d 20 Men's S_ong Tweed Coats. 7s6d 20 Mon's Strong Tweed Trousers and Vests, 7s lid, 10s Dd, 12a (id Boys* Serge Sailor Suits. Is lid Largo Stock of Mon's Tweod Suits, Its 6d, 18a 6d,21s Men's Tweed Hats, Is, Is M Boys' and Youths' Sorgo Hats, Is 6d Rush Hats, 2»d each , Linoleum and Floorcloths considerably less than regular prices. LOT OF REMNANTS AND JOB LINES, EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD VALUE. WILLLIAM R. BRIDGMAN, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. •jTVISEASES OF THB EYE. ARTHUR RICHARDSON, M.D., SPECIALIST AND OPERATOR ON DISEASES OF THE EYE. MAY BE CONSULTED AT HIS RESI DENCE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, From 1 to 3 in Uio afternoon; OR HASLETT'B ENGLISH PHARMACY, 184, Queen-Btreot, from 3 to 5. r. P H I L S O N, Late District Surgeon, Attends from 10 _m. to 1 o'clock p.m., AND DR. J. H. HONEYMAN From 11 n.m. to 1 o'clock p.m., at Aickin's, THE PHARMACY Queen-street T /10SGRAVE _ rio. Are now holding a CHEAP SALE CHEAP SALE or op DRAPERY! CLOTHINGI DRAPERY! CLOTHING! And submit the following Cheap Links !—Cheap Lines I—Chbap Lines ! 1,000 Trousers and Vesta. Colonial-mode, at 12s Sd. 300 Doz. Havard Shirts, lined books, Is 6d each. 60 Dozon Felt Hats, 2a (3d. 100 Boxea White Shirts Ss Gd. 20 Cases Men's Cold Mole Trousers, fo lid, 160 Serge Suite, 21s Ud. 200 Dozen Men's and Boys' Leghorn Hats, 3a Bd. 300 Blue Diagonal Sao Coats, new shape, 19s 6. AT THEIR NEW PREMISE& J. COSGRAVE AND CO., Opposite Wm. McArthur ft Co.'s Warehouse. UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1862. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER. The Company sell and erect gas-flttlag-. In cluding gas apparatus and gas-power engines. Stock Includes Otto <_B Engines.—Office and Show-rooms. Fort-street. 138 ft 160 PLEASE CALL I Queen-at 158 & 160 PLEASE CALL Queen-st 158 Se 160 PLEASE CALL Queen-at 158 ft 160 Queen-st 158 ft 160 AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 ft 160 AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 ft 160 AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 _ 160 Queen-st 158 Se 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 ft 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 ft 160 Que.n.t 158 ft 160 NEW GOODS Queen-st 158 ft 160 NEW GOODS Queen-st 158 ft 160 NEW GOODS Queen-st 158 ft 160 Queen-st 158 ft flu JUST OPENED. Queen-st 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-st 155 ft 160 JUST OPENED,.-, Queen-at 158 ft 160 Queen-Bt 158 & 100 Queen-st 158 ft 160 Queen-st 168 ft 160 61 CASES Quoen-st 158 ft 160 61 CASES Queen-st 151 ft 160 61 CASES Queen-st 153 ft 160 Queen-st 168 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queen-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queen-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queon-st 158 ft 160 Queon-st 158 ft 160 HATS ft HOSIERY. C neen-at 158 ft 160 HATS ft HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 ft 160 HATS ft HOSIERY. C neen-at 158 & 160 ( ueen-st 158 ft 160 Queen-st 168 ft 160 Queen-at 168 ft 160 ( ueen-st 168 ft 160 Quoen-st 168 ft 160 THE NEW ZEALAND C ueen-st 168 ft 160 ( ueen-st 168 ft 160 CLOTHING FACTORY, ( ueen-st 168 ft 160 ( ueen-st 158 & 100 Queen-street, (, ueen-st 168 ft 160 lueen-at 158 ft 160 AOC-OAND. t;ue_n-8t 158 ft 160 (luocn-at 168 ft 160 Queen-st 158 ft 160 J. FITZSIMONS. Queen-at 158 ft 160 Queen-st 168 ft 10C Branch Manager. I ueen-st



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Special Advertisements. "m/TONSTER /CLEARING QALE OF CLOTHING AND DRAPERY! CLOTHING AND DRAPERY! CLOTHING AND DRAPERY! CLOTHING AND DRAPERY! £20,000 worth £20,000 OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING TO BE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING TO BE SLAUGHTERED!! ! SLAUGHTERED!! ! O /".OOMBES & r.0., BEING ABOUT TO CLOSE THEIR CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT NEXT THE AUCKLAND HOTEL, AND IN ORDER TO REDUCE THEIR STOCK AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE PRE VIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING, WILL HOLD A MONSTER CLEARING SALE A MONSTER CLBARING SALE OF THH WHOLE OF THEIR LARQE AND WELL-ASBORTED STOCK OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Al BOTH CHOPS, OTH DROPS, Com mencino -piRIDAY. 11TH TNSTANT. S. Coombes _ Co. HAVE PURCHASED TWO WELL-KNOWN STOCKS FOR " LESS THAN 10a IN THE £, WHICH WILL BB INCLUDED IN THEIR MONSTER /^BARING CJALB. onstkr Clearing (jA.hu. REMEMBER I THE SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, Uth INSTANT, ON THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED By J. COSGRAVE _ CO., AND OUR CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, NEXT TUB AUOKLAND HOTEL, WHERE EVERYTHING WILL BE SLAUGHTERED. . OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BBi CLOSED O. THURSDAY, FOR THE PURPOSE OP MARKING DOWN THB STOCK. S/-.OOMBES _ r.0., • V. OOMBBS _ V. 0.. CANADA BUILDINGS. QUEEN-BTREET



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. Siqnoh Otto Huo, St Mungo Chamber, opposito Bank Now Zealand, Queen street,—