SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

uhitj \_r awn /This Evoning, 2.3 HIOH WATER i To . morr0 w Morning. 2.42 SUNSET.-Thls Evening, 0.46 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.41 MOON'S AGE.—Now Moon, 27th, 0.11 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Olonolg, b.s., Stephenson, from Russell Rowena, 8.5., Norris, from Mercury Hay Endeavour, schooner. Ruxton, from Lyttelton Oceola, brigantine, Bozcr, from Nowcastle

DEPARTURES.

Waitaki, s.s.. Crawford, for Whangarei Manapouri, s.s., Logan, ipr the South

IMPORTS.

Por Endeavour, from Lyttelton: SXB sacks wheat, 88 sacks malt, 21 sacks fowl feed.

EXPORTS.

Por Manapouri, for Melbourne nnd Southern ports: IK) sacks flour. 10 cases and 8 crates bis cuits, 22 coses cheoßO, 20 rams, 10 bags maize, li bags gum, 33 hides, and a large quantity of ■ sundries.

Inwards Coastwise. — Pukapuka, from Barrier, with 10 tons llrewood. 10 head cattle; Adah, from Thames, with -3,000 feet timber; Ghost, from Patua, with 18,000 totara piles.

Outwards Coastwise. — Pukapuka, from Great Barrier; Fannio, for Whangapoua; Fanny Kelly, for Mongonui; Ghost, for Orewa.

The schooner Endeavour arrived here this morning. She left Lyttelton on Feb. 12, and had a fair wcathor passago up.

After her return from Hokianga, tho brigan tino Myrtlo will mako anoHior trip to tho islands.

Tho barque Abrlol Abbott left Dunedin for Auckland yesterday. Sho brings part cargo from Boston for this port.

The brigantino Soabird left Hokianga for Lyttelton yesterday with a cargo of sawn timber.

Tho cutter Elizabeth, while running boforo a strong north-easterly breeze off Freeman s Bay late yesterday afternoon, had her mast corned away. She was immediately brought up at anchor, and no further injury was sustained.

The s.s. Waitaki will mako a special trip, to Whangarei on Saturday evening next, leaving the Railway Wharf at 11.30 p.m. (after th« opera), and returning from Whangarei at 7.30 a.m. on Monday.

Messrs Carr and Sons aro engaged In tho con struction of n wool-lighter for Sir George \v lut moro, of Napier. She is to be 23ft. in length, 7ft. beam, and 2ft. 81ns. deep. A 23ft. whaleboat for Messrs McArthur and Co., is also to bo finished early.

Messrs Henderson and Spraggon have given tho ketch Zillah a thorough overhaul, including tho addition of several new planks.

Mr Frtiser has bought back the boats formerly belonging to tho steamship Triumph, which were sold to different parties at publio auction whilo tho vessel was ashore at Tlrltlrt. The boats aro to be placed In good order by Meßsrs Carr and Sons.

The s.s. Rowena arrived from Mercury Bay this morning with the following passengers:— Mossrs Bonham, Adams, Thomas Fore, R. M. Smith, Bloxome, Mrs Bright, Miss Davics.

* Tho s.s. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga at 7.30 a.m. Passengers—Messrs Todd, Good, J. A. Skite, O. M. Croagh, and Bishop. Miss Paton, Mrs Wilson nnd 2 children. Mr and Mrs Couston, Mrs Sly and family. Mrs Mcnzles ond children, Mesdamos Brunskill and Burch.

The Government steamer Stellareturnedfrom Tiritlrl last evening, t-he leaves about 10 o'clock to-night for Mokahinau with stores, etc., for tho light-house. From Mokahinau she pro ceeds to Whangarei to coal, and goes thonco to Capo Maria and Kaipara.

The barque Wcnona is to be docked to morrow for cleaning.

Tho brigantine Oceola, which left Newcastle in company with tho Three Cheers and Linda Wober on the 7th, arrived late thla afternoon.

Tho s.s. Manapouri left for Melbourno, via Southern ports, ot 12.15 to-day, with the follow ing passengers:—For Gisborne: Miss Jone* Mrs Foster and child. For Napier: Major Tisdall. Mr ond Mrs Williams, Mossrs Silverten and Edwards. For Lyttelton: Mrs Price, Misses Longham (2). Mrs and Miss Dudley. Messrs Wade, Russell, Dalgleish, Reynolds, and Day. For Dunedin: Mrs Day. Miss Thompson, Messrs Ryloy, Wigram, and Biss, Mr and Mrs Johnson. For Melbourne: MrDickaon, Mr and Mrs Pettigrew. For Hobart: Mr and Mrs Clark, Messrs Chapman and Pound.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Douglas, s.s., Scott, from Waitara Lalla Rookh, s.s., Bailey, from Waitara

Douglas, s.s., Scott, for Waitara

The Northern Cos. s.s. Douglas arrived from Waitara yesterday afternoon, with 20 head cattle and 160 sheep.

Tho s.B. Lalla Rookh arrived from Waitara at i o'olook yesterday, with 146 sacks gross seed, 54 sheop and 96 keg. butter.

The b.s. Douglas left for Waitara at 10 o'olock this morning, with 20 tons cargo, and Dr Shaw and Mr Stohr as pa^ongers.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Heads, Wednesday.—A chango of wind taking place, the whole of tho outward-bound fleet are prep, .ring to get to sea. The schooner Torca Is loading at tho Aratapu Mills.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yesterday.—Arrived: Invercar glll, ship. Muir, 89 days, from London. A boy namedHlnks died of consumption during the ■ .-vpy «__£_&;* A, WBI-I-WOTON, this day.—Arrived, this morn- I^S?3§3_}t!_lanro_p,from Sydney. ": *~~' arrivedafsttiis day,—Thes.s. Fenstanton has .; A'? *~~£SwAU well. ffMELnm; _«_--* ._-_3B_,UBry-__ _„„.,,, ._. _oon : Wairarapa, for uf Q ffl^-Jl''i- ilJaji_-_-_r_-. Lyttelton, this day.—Arrived, Takapuna, from Wellington, 8 a.m. Whangarei, this. day.—Arrived: Waltaki, from Auokland, 7 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. E. & A. Isaacs held n sale on Wednesday of billiard tables, pictures, safes, &c. The atten dance was good and bidding spirited. Three billiard tables, five safes, and 12 cases pictures were quitted at satisfactory prices.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails win Csose as under :—

Tnis Day.

For Tauranga, Ohlnomutu, and Opotiki, por

Glenclg, at 4 p.m. _ . For Whangarei Heads, Whangaroi, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Rowena, at 4 p.m. For Mangawni and Kalwnka, per Ruby, at .>

For Thames, per Anno Milbank, at 5.30 p.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc., per Annie Mil bank, at 5 p.m.

Friday, 22nd inst, For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 8.30 a.m. For Talma, per Paku, nt 1 p.m. For Cowes and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at

For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, and Mangapai, por Macgregor. at 4 p.m. , , . Saturday. 23rd inst.

For Waiwera, Mahurangi. Matakana, Omaha, etc., per Rose Casey, nt 0 a.m. For Taranaki. Southern Ports, and Chatham Islands, via Lyttelton, per Takapuna, at 3.15 Tuesday, 4th March. Per Zealandia, as follows:— 0 .-*». ... For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and l orolgn West Indies, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 11 a.m. For monoy orders, the previous evening at For'registored lottors and newspapers, at 10 a.m. ... Lato letters, bearing an extra feo of six pence in addition to tho postage, will bo received by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to tho time of sailing. This mail will bo duo in London on Sat urday, April 12,1884. S. B. BISS, Chlof Postmaster. Chief Post-oflleo, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

February 21. 1881.

Abbott's Opora House—Royal Comic Opera Company, 7.45 p.m.

Franklin Road Church-Social gathering to wolcomo the now minister, 0.30 p.m. Devonport Naval Artillery—Mooting, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional, 7.30 p.m. Porter's Bowling Alley-Match botwoen Scott and Greon (champions), 8.30 p.m.

Birth.

PORTER.—On February 19, at hor residence, tho Springs, Onehunga, tho wife of John Porter of a Bon.

Deaths.

GRAY.—At his residence, Kohekoho, on tlio 13th February. 18S4. Mr John Gray; aged 48 years.

SPARLING.-On Fobruary 20, at Grafton Road. ■tho Roy. 11. D. 1). Sparling, 8.A.; aged 72 years. .... Tho funeral will leavo his late residence, Grafton Road, for St. Sepulchre's Church, at 7.45 a.m. to-morrow (Friday), 22nd, arriving at St. Sopulchro'a, where the first portion of tho burial Borviee will bo taken ut 8 a.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Si'BSCßinKß.—Arofusal would not be justified unless somo provable reason for It could be shown. It is unpoßßihlo in any lurge business to make special inquiries into the personal character of every porson who presents him self at tho counter for the purposo of negotiat ing a cosh transaction. B.C.T.—Yes. Webster dellnes niultifldous ns " having many divisions or partitions."

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1884.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that noeds resistance, For tho futuro in the distance. And the good that wo can do.

The terrible disclosures lately made with regard to the dwellings of the London poor havo moved tho wealthy to an organ ised effort for the amelioration of tho con dition of tho masses who aro boing crushed down in the struggle for life. A cable de spatch yesterday, states that the Princo of Wales has consented to act on tho Com mission which has been appointed by tl: oGo vernment, under tho Presidency of tho Radi cal President of the Local Government Board in the Gladstone Ministry. Tho origin of this movement, which has received so much aid from the Press and the labeurs of special reporters, was a crusade by the Congrega tional Union, which proposed to make tho State piiactically interfere in the question of housing tho poor. They urged that the abominations of the present are caused to a great extent by the extreme rapacity and selfishness of landlords, and that the State, which has stepped in between landlords and tenants in Ireland, should do something also on a less radical scale to relievo the present suffering of the London poor— build, for instance, proper dwellings for them. The problem is, of course, an exceed ingly difficult one, because the causes that i _• produoad ui^wiit otate of affairs will not bA~-_' IIo*"J»_ •'- —-c-i ".' tj, B ___ere erection of houses that can bo hired at a moderate rental. The low rate of wages and high rate of living to which tho power of capital has* subjeetod the working population, are the chief causes of the extremes of poverty. Many of the dilapidated tenements described by the missionaries of tho Congregational Union aro occupied by industrious artizans. Here is one, the description of which will serve as a type of many:—

"My friend the missionary first took me to some retired streots bordering on the Hackney Road, in the north of London. The cottages of thoso thoroughfares are mostly occupied by shoemakers, cabinetmakers, and other small artisans working in their own miserable rooms or sheds. Most of those dwellings—l refer especially to Gold smith Row, Goldsmith Square, and their ad jacent tracks—are four, three, or two roomed cottages. The average price of a room occupying an average space of ten feet square is three shillings per woek. Most of them aro in a dilapidated condition. Their walls are indescribably filthy, and harbour formidable insects. Their low ceilings are threatening, and their floors are giving way. Their sanitary condition favours low fevers and the spread of diseases, In many of the cottages the dustpan is before the door, the necessary is adjacent to it, and the miser able cistern, which supplies tho drinking water, is on the top of both. What that water is is perhaps easier to conceive than to accurately describe."

Three shillings per week is the utmost many artizans can pay, and therefore it is a common thing to find whole families oc cupying one of these rooms :— " Here, in the room of a smaller cottage (says the writer already quoted) with two apartments, a maker of cheap toys is breathing his last in the only bed of the place. He is dying of consumption, the re sult of a cold caught in the rain while hawking his wares. There aro five children and their mother in the room, which is about eleven feet square. I wonder where they all sleep at night. Decency, propriety, morality, and religion ore mostly ignored in those parts. Some really live like animals, and is it strange, when sometimes you meot with members of three generations crowding a single room ? Here is a grandfather who is the father of his grandson. Here is 0 mother who is tho aunt of her last child. Many are not married. Thoy cannot afford the expenses of tho ceremony, although it can be done now in some churches as cheaply as Bd. Why should they marry ? Marriage binds them so little."

Speculation is rife in the proprietorship of such rookeries, and with every change of ownership the rent is raised, 40 per cent, on the cost of the buildings being commonly looked for. All classes of labour are paid at such a low rate that one is amazed that the men and women who sustain life in these occupations can satisfy their physical wants and pay even the rent of one room. The current pay for cutting out soles for boots and sewing them to tho uppers is three shillings per dozen, the workmen providing machine, tools and thread; for finishing, five shillings per dozen. The work done by women is still more wretchedly paid. The price for making large canvas sacks is only sixpence for twenty-five, and the hardest worker is unable to turn out more than fifty in a day. Shirts average 5d to Is 6d a dozen. Tailor ing and slopwork is even worse paid; men's trousers, lined and finished with button holes and buttons, fetch 3£d a pair; com plete suits for little boys, 4Jd each. Match boxes, covered with fancy paper and varnished, are paid for at the rate of 2Jd for twelve dozen. Many of the women doing work at homo for long and dreary hours are deserted wives or widows with young children, some having been in better posi tions, for the offspring of the poorest classes are not good needlewomen, and even at such wretched remuneration competition is so fierce that orders cannot always be obtained.

This is the condition of things which the newly-constituted Commission has under token to examine; and it is comjjicated by the drunkenness, chronic paupOTsm, and criminal instinct, the product of centuries of unheeded poverty and vice, with all the evil influences of improvidence and vicious habit in the circles above the lowest grade of poor which are continually reproducing poverty. It is a mammoth task, and vet the best-informed authorities tell us that

tho condition of the poor is three timos bettor now than it was at tho beginning of tho present century ; that the number of absolutely houseless has beon reduced in a noticeable and most encour aging way, and that if tho problem were earnestly grappled with, its magnitude would not appear so appalling. It is, how ever, a work which tho State only can touch with any chance of success. Privato benevolence, oven on a scale of impossible magnilicenco.could only reach the border of it, and porhaps do as much harm as good. We have, happily,advanced to an age whon the Government cannot repudiate responsi bility for the social condition of the people, and public opinion has beon moved with a power that no representative parliament can resist. Tho labours of this Commission will command tho attention of the civilised world as the most powerfully-organised effort Europo has seen to deal with an evil rampant in all great cities. And tho presence of the Heir Apparent among the investigators will bring to the knowledge of England's future king phases of life an in timato knowledge of which should exercise a salutary influence on his futuro career.

As tliere is an impression abroad that the elective franchise for the Houso of Repre sentatives cannot bo oxorciscd by any person who is not a proporty, lease, or householder, it is proper to state that every male British subject, who has attained the age of 21 years, and who has boon resident for six months in tho electorate in respect of which ho claims to voto, is eligible to bo piaccd on tho roll of electors for that dis trict, manhood suffrage boing a sufliciont qualification for tho purposo. This latter qualification applies to lodgors und persons in service All whoso names nro not already on the rolls of tho electorates in which thoy respectively resido should speedily register their names at the oilico of tho Registration Ollicer, Mr Cottor, solicitor, Shortland street, if residents of Auckland and sur rounding electorates. There is no chargo for registration.

It would appear that Mr John Shcohan's illness is not ns serious ns was represented by us yesterday. Tho intormation was sup plied to us by a gentleman who, from his rolations with Mr Sheehan, might havo been supposed to know. It is quito truo that threo doctors wero summoned, and that somo of his fiionds feared that the ailmont was a premonitory symptom of apoploxy. Wo aro glad to learn that theso fears nro considered groundless by his medical atten dant. The night-soil contractor complains that about 1,000 householders in tho city aro in tho habit of utilising night-soil for manuring their gnrdons, and Tins brought the subject under the notico of the City Council. No doult this is a matter requiring close atten tion, and the Sanitary Inspector should bo instructed to proceed against people who occasion a nuisanco by this practice.

The lights of tho Civil Service aro not abovo tho uso of a littlo effective llattery towards thoso who oxort a power in tho State. In tho courso of a dinnor hold recently nt Wellington to celebrate tho -14th anniversary of tho colony, Mr G. S. Cooper, in proposing tho health of Sir William lit/. herbort, soared into a panogyric upon tho honourable gentleman for having devoted his "gigantic abilitios " to tho advancement of tho prosperity of tlio colony. If tho abilitios of tho Speakor of our Legislative Coun.nl aro gigantic, who can or over has in that respect o'ortopped him .

Wo understand that the temperanco peoplo, having tested and ascertained the strength and popularity of thoir cause, intend to mako their inlluonco poworfully felt during the general elections which will follow tho approaching session of Parlia ment. Thoy proposo to pick their candi dates in each district, and to strain every nervo to secure their return, Having now tho tide of public sympathy thoroughly with them, it is their determination to secure further legislation in the direction of local option, and as a moans towards this end tlio temperanco slogan will bo raised early in tho light for tho sutl'rages of tho pooplo.

It may not bo generally known that tho Opera Troupe nov performing in Auck land boast two very smart cricketers in tho persons of Mr Georgo Musgrovo nnd Mr Ford. Thoy wero chosen as substitutes on Saturday in a match by tho Auckland Second Eloven against tho Alpha Club, and their opponents soon found that thoy wero guns of exceptional calibre. They made 74 betweon them without giving a chance, and carried their bats out. Mr Musgrovo is ono of tho best and most stylish batsmen of Melbourno.

, A few days ago we stated that the ketch Wild Duck had been purchased by a number of Thames residents, who intended to placo her in tho island trado. Although arrange ments have not yet been completed, we learn that tho vessel is to be taken from hero to tho Thames, and there fitted out suitably for a long voyage. Then it *^ v -t lo 'ro ' a will proceed to^ Nf.Vl.e'd to oxist| but particulars of"which thoso interested appear to be very reticent about. One of tho purchasers is Mr S. Roe, formerly master of the s.s. Despatch, n small steamer plying between Thames and To Aroha.

Such great changes aro taking placo in Hobson-street that in the course of two or threo years wo anticipate that it will be metamorphosed into a thoroughfare entirely devoted to places of business. Tho antiquated Old House at Homo has given place to tho handsome and commodious City Hotel. Carleton Academy, ono of tho old identities of the streot, which was partially destroyed by iiro somo months ago, has been pulled down during tho past fow days, and its room will no doubt soon bo roplaced. Tho row of dilapidated cottages near tho Auckland Dairy has boon demolished, and their places will he filled by handsome new cdificos.

The other day a gentloman in passing down Wellesley-street West met a lad of 12 or 13 years toiling up the hill, .dragging by a rough halter a steed by tho sido of whoso pronounced leanness Don Quixote's Rosinante would havo appeared corpulent. Its ribs protruded on oithor sido like the timbers of a vessel on the stocks, it whenzed with sepulchral hollownoss, and languidly tottered from side to sido as if every movement was to bo its last. Astounded by the sight of such an equine phenomenon, the pedestrian accosted the youngster and inquired whero ho had picked up the famine-stricken beast. Tho young shaver smilingly replied that he had been at a horse auction sale, and find ing that the price of tlio animal was likely to be within his means, ho bought him for 15s as a birthday present for his father. In answor to further questions he said that his parents were quite ignorant of his intentions, and then added that he was hurrying home to give them an agreeable surprise whilo they were at their tea. The only faults ho had with his purchase were that it was awfully lazy and rather thin. Ho then re sumed his journey, painfully hauling tho debilitated brute after him, and the travel ler wont on his way conjuring up visions of the reception that would bo givon tho sanguine youngster and his birthday present. This case, however, is transcended by that of tho gang of young larrikins who some time ago clubbed together their pence and bought, for 3s Cd, a horse blind of ono eye, halt of foot, and considerably diseased, which they rodo almost to death and then turned out to grass on tho Surrey Hills estato.

A recent issuo of tho "Bay of Plonty Times" has tho following:—"Wo learn from a visitor at Ohinemutu that thero is more real progress .going on in that district than in the whole of Tauranga, Thoro aro now three linos of coachos—permanently established—running to Cambridge ; then, from this side, the Tauranga mail coach running threo times a week, with Mr Kelly's occasional coaches, and Mr Gordon's. On Friday morning thero wore no less than five coaches startod from Ohine mutu for Cambridge with 32 passen gers—many of whom speak in the highest terms of the road, and tho accom modation to be met with on the way. The following wero the coaohos referred to— P.obertson three, Gordon ono, and Carter ono. Nearly the whole of tho passengers who camo down from Auckland by the Glenelg last week have intimated their in tention of returning by tho Cambridge route." The other local paper—tho " Tele graph"—follows up this with a couplo of furious articles, condemning its contem porary for furthering Cambridge in terests. It states that tho Cambridge- Rotorua Road is "awfully dangerous," adding:—"ltis said that the road will be impassable shortly, and in any case coach travelling along it is positively dangerous. Buggies may bo driven across with less danger, but even that locomotion borders closely on suicide. Surely the travelling public cannot know this, or they would not attempt the journey from Auckland to the Lakesoverlandforpleasuro." Withtheknow ledge at our disposal, we can afford to smile at this paper, war over a plain question of fact. Perhaps the best commentary on the dispute is the fact that Mr Gordon, coach proprietor, Tauranga, intends starting stables at Cambridge, finding that the travelling public prefer that route to the villainous roads by way of Tauranga.

The local Committee of tho Now Zealand Riflo Association aro renewing their exer tions to collect funds for prizes at tho forthcoming mooting. No entries^ havo yet beon received from any of the city corps, but the Secretary oxpects to bo deluged with them boforo tho commoncomont of tho mooting. Six entries havo boon received from mombors of the Wniroa rifles, and it is anticipated that well-known corps will be very fully represented.

Albert Karaitiano, the nine-year-old son of tho late Ivaraitluna Tokomoana, will bo one of tho richest land-owners in tho colony. Not half of the lad's interests in land have been individualised,and ho is now in roceipt of £'15,000 p6r annum. His landed property, when it has all passed into tho hands of his trustee, will bo good value for half a million of money.

It is rumoured in tho Waikato that Mr F. A. Whitaker will havo a hard struggle at the next general election for tho Waipa seat. Major Jackson, who has already un successfully contested tho soat, Antieus-Uko, sojms to gain fresh strength from evory fall, and intends, so the story goes, to mako ono moro attempt. Mr Butler, of Ohaupo, a man of considerable local inlluenco, will also bo put forward. It is also whispored that it is by no means certain that Colonel Eraser will stand for tho Thames ; indeod, rumours are current that ho has somo in tontion of wooing tho sweet voices of the electors of Tauranga. In tho meantime, Mr Speight remains in quiot confidonoo that ho can gain tho Thames soat against all comers.

The Auckland Freethonght Association now has 114 members on its roll. Tlio mooting lust Sunday evening at tho Lorno stroot Hall was crowded.

The Whangarei Volunteers intend to send roprosontativos to Auckland to com peto in the approaching colonial prizo firing mutches.

Tho following tolegram was received to day from ill- Scott, tho mino manager of the Waiorongomni CM.Co., Te Aroha: "Cut reef, threo feet thick ; gold showing Threo Fools section."

To tlio Editor : Sir,—As tho 'busses aro now passing up and down Wnkclield-streot instead of Upper Quoon-street, will you kindly permit mo, through your columns, to call tho attention of tho City Council to the number of loose stones all ovor tho street which it will bo woll to get removed beforo some accident occurs.—l am, &c., R. Salmon.

Tho Friday aftornoon Biblo Lectures for ladies will bo resumed to-morrow afternoon by tho Rev. .1. S, Hill, who returned from his holiday this woek. Tho meetings nro held in tho largo hall of tho V.M.C.A. Rooms

Tho balanco of provisions from tho railway employe's picnic was givon to tho Industrial Homes by Mr Dnllen, and at his expense, and not by ordor of tho Railway Employes' Picnic Committco,

For tho benefit of porsons residing nt Onehunga who may bo dosirouß of visiting the Opera, a lato train will leave Auckland to-morrow night at 11.15. Season tickets will not bo availablo.

Wo understand that tho Wator Com mittco of tho City Council intend to mako exhaustive inquiries shortly into tho capa bilities of the various sources of water supply accessiblo from tho city with tho object of determining which is tho most likely to moot its roquircmonts in tho city. Probably tho Council will bo askod to voto a sum of monoy for tho duo prosocution of theso inquiries.

It is now understood that Mr Shcohnn's proposed visit to England as counsel for Taiaroa and other natives interested in the Middle Island native land claims is off for tho present. Tho natives, although thoy have raised a considerable amount of money towards the cost of prosecuting their claims, havo dilly-dallied so long that Mr Sheohan would not bo ablo to proccod to England, transact his business, and return to tho colony in timo for tho noxt general oloction. It is, however, his intention to proceed to the old country immediately after tho general olection.

Thero arc now twelvo inmates of tho Lock Hospital.

Our report of the proceedings nt the meeting of the Waikato Coal Company yestorday was crowded out of our last evening's issue, and is published on our fourth page to-night. Tho reports pre sented were of a satisfactory character, and tho profit and loss account showed n balance of L 2.504 5s 10d. This amount wns carried forward instead of being divided amongst the shareholders.

Wo regret to find that wo wero mistaken in Btating in our yesterday's'|ssuo, referring to tho oxtension of tho telophono exchange system to private houses, that tho Telegraph Department had been advised by their local ollicors that the rates now charged would bo prohibitive. We now understand that no recommendation was mado^ fflESfc' i,2F„. tlI°.Pi'P. 5J..,i... y U ltw'liß '..-augTratcd and tho annual chargo stood at £17 10s, it was recommended to mako somo reduction for privato houso wiros. This has now been done, tho chargo being only £12 for tho lirst year, and £10 for the second and subsequent years. This may bo considered a considerable concossion on the part of tho Department, as tho cost of erocting wires to privato residences, necessitating as it does in most cases an entirely now lino of polos for each individual subscriber, is far greater than the town connections.

Additional particulars concerning the inquest on J. Brown, nt Mangawharo, havo reached us. Tho evidenco showed that deceased was a heavy drinker, and had frequently boon drunk of lato. Dr. Norton mado a post mortem examination of tho body, and was satisfied that death resulted from oxcessivo drinking. Tho jury returned a verdict, " Doath from sanguineoußapoploxy, brought on by drink." Tho man had evidently beon exposed to tho weathor whilo drunk and asleep in an out house. Tho jury thoreforo addod a rider to tho oll'oct that it is the duty of publicans, upon finding Intoxicated porsens asleep upon their premises in exposed situations, to sco that they are better oared for.

Tho pantomime girls at Dunodin have had their passages paid taJVellington— Miss Louiso Pomoroy pay ing the faro of one.

Boxing, as a manly nnd healthful exer ciso, has always commanded a number of votaries in every English community, nnd we observe that Aucklanders aro not behind hand in regard to this popular sport. On Saturday there is to bo a glove contest in the Theatro Royal between W. Murphy, of Auckland, and T. Hogan, a new arrival, for tho light-weight championship of tho city. Tho contest between tho " colonial " and tho " now chum " will bo followed by various other exhibitions, inoluding a "sot-to" between tho referees, Mossrs Thomson and Harris. Bouts will also tako J lace among the following local men, viz.: — . O'Moara, MoAninny, Gardner, O'Brien, Sammy, Cassols, H, Campbell, S. Martin, H. Buckloy, and M. Riloy, With such an array of boxers, there should be a good Mid exciting evening's sport provided,

The University College Council are in a quandary over the provision of the neces sary accommodation for the students who attend the professorial lectures, The Go ernment have declined to grant the uso of two or three rooms either in Admiralty or in Government Houso, protest thoir inability even to make a small allowance for rent, and assert that there are no funds available for placing a sum for the purposo upon the Estimates to bo submitted to Parliament noxt session. Tho Counoil too.have already drawn so largely upon their rather slender resources that thoy hesitated at their mooting yesterday to incur an expense of £150 for adding two small rooms 30ft. x 20ft. each to tho prosent building for tho uso of Professors Aldls and Tuoker and their pupils, the result being that they appointed a Committee to deal with the matter. Mr Justice Gillies caustically re marked that tho Government sent for tho Professors ovon before the University was ea tablished,hastened to start it upon its work, and now that everything was in full opera tion they nppoared to think that the Pro fessors in this genial clime could teaoh their classos in the opon air under the convenient shade of a tree.

It would appear that Auckland possesses better bowlers than thoso who wore defeated by tho Victorian team tho other day. Im mediately after the recent match, a team of outsiders challenged the representatives, and the match took place yesterday, with the result that tho outsiders wero victorious by six points, which is tho number by which the Victorians defeated the representatives. Appended are the teams of yesterday s match and the results :—Nt). 1 team (Representa tives) : JE. Macffarlane (skip), W. Gorrie, J. Chadwick, J. Kirkwood. No. 1 team (Outsiders): W. Culpan (skip), E. B. Fraser, Patterson, O. Humphries. The game ended : Outsiders, 16 points ; Repre sentatives, 13—tho former winning by 3 points. No. 2 team (Representatives) : Messrs W. Tait (skip), H. W. Heath, A. Bell, and J. Miller. No. 2 team (Outsiders): Messrs A. Smith (skip), J. Ross, E. W. Page, and N. Harker. The game closed when time was called. Outsiders, 19 points; Representatives, 16 points, the former winning by 3 points-.'- On the combined total, the Outsiders won by 6 points. A roturn match will be played.

An uncle of Mr J. Bryco, lato Hospital steward, recently died in England leaving a fortuno valued at £109,000. Mr Bryco is now in failing hoalth, and may undertake a trip Homo shortly.

Mr F. A. Whitaker, M.H.R. for Waipa, has boon in town since Monday last. Ho returns to Hamilton at tho end of tho week

Tho Jewish congregation in Auckland some short timo since resolved to replace tho present dilapidated wall around their cemetery with a moro durable and hand some structuro, and stops are now being taken in that direction. In the moantimo the Trustees have beon empowered to notify tlio City Council that thoy are willing to relinquish a portion of tho reserve nt tho comor of Karangahape Road, so that tho turn from that thoroughfare into Symonds atreet may bo rounded off, provided that the Council will agreo to contribute towards tho cost of tho proposed wall.

Wo understand that tho Marine Depart ment havo in contemplation tho orection of a lighthouso on one of tho islands to tho Eastward of tho Copo Colville Peninsula, probably Cuvier Island on tho Red Morcury,

Tho Registrar of tho Supremo Court, Mr H. C. Browor, to-day adjudged^ John Anderson, of Auckland, master mariner, a bankrupt. Amongst our advertisements will LO found a notico informing mombers of the Auckland Lawn Tennis Club that the first of a series of matches betwoon their repre sentatives and thoso of tho Thorndon Club ef Wellington will bo played to-morrow on the Grafton Road ground.

Tho Govornmont Btenmor Stella, which leaves port this evening, takes a quantity of gravel for making coinont, and a quantity of timbor, for uso in erection of the Kaipara lighthouse, which is at present in course of construction.

Tho steamship Triumph has beon thoroughly cleanod, and is to bo docked soon. Mr Eraser intends to send Home by the outward mail noxt woek an order for the iron plates roquired to ro-buildthe fore part of the vessol, whicn was so seriously damaged as to requiro almostontiro renewal

Somo of tho publicans aro awfully dis gusted nt the result of the recent licensing elections nnd talk loudly of thoir intending to havo a special bill brought in nnd passed noxt session for tho purposo of undoing all what tho Temperance people expect to gam by tho change. Tho means by which this phonoinonal result is to bo accomplished, how over, aro not stated. Others take thoir defeat very cheerfully, and there nro many even who profess to bo rojoiced at the intended onforcomont of the 10 o'clock licenso eyatom. They say that they havo always been in in favour of early closing, but despaired of united action amongst thomsolves. One wollknown Boniface is Btated to havo actually thrown his hat into tho air with ioy when tho City North polling was mado known to him.

Sco advertisement re number of dogs to bo sold at tho kennel (City Mnrket) to morrow nt noon.

A correspondent writing from Rotorua says : —" Ministers are having a bad timo of it. Tho natives aro getting very stubborn, and being led by those chiefs who havo let sites on Pukeroa (tho old township) to Europeans, thoy will nover give way. Thoy know that so soon as the Europeans aro cleared off from Pukeroa their rent will coaso, and that is what thoy will not have happen if thoy can help it. Thoy will not givo tho certainty of gotting what they havo so long received from the Europeans thoy know for tho chanco of a doubtful amount from Government, who have forced themselvos into tho position of their agents, and from whom they have received nothing but slights and disappointments."

Repairs, noedlos, ote., for all sewing ma chines.—D. S. Chambers.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Taol.a_.oa Regatta tokcH place on 18th March.

Tho direct .iteamor Ruapehu should ar rive here noxt week.

It is not necessary to use water' in poring ovor a book.

Whore every man meets with his deserts —At dinner.

Local lawyers expect a lot of business when ten o'clock closing becomes tho rule for hotels.

Government propose to tost the quartz reefs in Wilborforce district, Canterbury.

An explosion of petroleum gas has token placo in the South Pacific Company's bore at Gisborne ; oil should bo near at hand. Tho average of life, in England exceeds that of France by eleven years, though tho French climnto Is considered Buporior. Balmoral ostate, Queen Victoii__'o »«»«"■' ito residence, covors 25,350 acres, and is of the gross annual value of £2,400. The "Herald " this morninnr says: "We nopo lo Eee__t our ertlieg free from tho blots which disfiguro tho older centres of popula tion nt homo." What havo tho "mud slingers " been up to . '5,404 shares havo been allotted in the North Creek Gold Mining Company, Cantor bury.

Two Good Templar candidates for Grey mouth Licensing Committee wero returned at tho head of the poll. Tho only kind of weeds that aro oasily exterminated—A widow's.

Doctor.—A man who kills you to-day to savo you from dying to-morrow. Tho Prosbytorian Assembly at Welling ton has concedod Mr Sidoy's right to take part in the proceedings, and appointed him clerk,

Tho Archbishop of Paris has just had his pay cut down from £1,800 to £1,200. The Bishop of London has £10,000 and two palaces. Archibald McPherson, a lecturer, was found dead on the road near Roxburgh, Otago, yestorday. Supposed cause of death is heart disease.

The New Zoaland tanneries turned out last yoar 20,019 hides, 41,877 skins, G0.642 basils, 112,011 sides, ond 15,000 kips nnd pelts. The sides produced last year were all tho product of Auckland, which district also furnishes about one-third of tho pelts proparod in the colony. Canterbury Tram Company is making satisfactory progress, though no dividend has yot been declared. Only half the capital of £50,000 has been called up. Farms in tho United States are valued at £2,000,000,000, their annual "products at £000,000,000, and tho implements used on them at £80,000,000.

Messrs D. Lundon, J. Conway, C. A. Clarke, F. Wrigley, John M. Clarke, J. W. Clarebrough, and R. Henry have been elected the Tauranga School Committee. On tho motion of Roy. James Paterson, tho Presbyterian Assembly at Wellington yestorday rosolved to get the opinion of a competent actuary as to the Ministers' Widows nnd Orphans Fund. Alex. Mcßae, Christchurch, has been committed for trial at Wellington on a chargo of fraudulent Insolvency—bail boing allowed of £50.

In every British man-of-war thero is now a branoh of tho Royal Naval Temperance Society, the members of which number between 13,000 and 14,000 men and 250 officers, ranging from midshipmen to admirals.

CRICKET.

[by telegraph—press association.]

Tasmania v. South Canterbury.

Timaru, this day. This match was resumed yestorday, and ended in an easy victory for the visitors. The local players went in for their second innings, and raiv up a good score of 94, the

following being the particulars of play :— SOUTH CANTERBURY.-2nd Innings. Bothwell, b Kendall 20 P. Jonos, h Harris 11 Manning, b Sldebottora 1 Joiforßon, b Sldebottom 1 B. H. Perry, b Kendall 1 W. Hughes, b Hale 8 Godbv.hw, b Hale 13 llEmden.b Kendall 19 Fraser, b Halo _ Raymond, b Halo 5 Laurenson, not out 0 Extras 8 Total ~ .. 91 Requiring 16 to win, Tasmania sent in Mansheld and Sams. The former was bowled by Hughes's third ball without scoring; but Gatehouse, who now came in, and Sams very soon knocked up tho re quired number, the match thus being won by 9 wickets.

Hawke's Bay v. Wellington.

Wellington, this day.—Hawke's Bay made a total of 100 in their first innings, which was just the same score as their opponents. Wellington then went to tho wickets, and by some brilliant play ran up a score of 198. At 4 p.m. yesterday, Hawke's Bay went in for their second innings, with not even a slender hope of gaining the match. 'Wickets fell rapidly to the splendid bowling of Firth (who got 8 wickets for 13 runs), and the innings closed for the small total of 32, there being five " duck's-eggs " in the list. The match thus resulted iv a victory for Wellington by 166 runs. '

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Ti_ Awamutu, Wednesday. — For Ran giaohia Licensing District, the nomination of tho following gentlemen took place at the Public Hall today:—Messrs Mandeno, Rutherford, Sloane, Wright, and Stieh bury. These wero declared duly elected, as no other candidates were proposed.

Thames, this day. — Some enthusiasm has been aroused hero in licensing matters, and contests will tako placo in north and south wards of borough with candidates representing both tomporanco and licensees causes. In tho middlo ward only candi dates of latter class woro nominated, the temperance people being about a minute and n-half too late with their papers, to their extreme chagrin.

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American Sailors' Grievances,

Cll_-_.STCHUI.CH, this day.—Tho civil caso brought by William Hartwig, ono of the rcscuod sailors, against the captain and owners of tho Sarah 11. Hunt, was heard at Lyttelton to day. Counsel for defendants submitted that tho owners wero out of tho jurisdiction of tlio Court, and that tho parties could bo divided. Tho Bench con sidered the objection fatal, nnd nonsuited tho plaintiff with costs. CIIRISKCHURCH, this day.—The weather continues fine, and tho harvest is in full swing. An oxcollcnt yield is oxpected. The following will represent Canterbury in tho return match with Tasmania :— 1 Barnes, Buchanan, Chapman, Dudney, ; Dunlop, Harman, Makias, Milton, i'ocock, Ross, and Wilding. It is a much weaker batting team than last ono. Watson, Fowke, and Longden, who all played well in tho first match, could not get away. Intor-Provlnolal Boat Raco. Christchurch, this day.—A four-oared raco, Wellington Star Club versus Christ church Union Club, took place on Heath cote Estuary this afternoon. Tho Christ church |men won by Jtwo feet. Tho Wel lington crew, who had no coxswain, lost a considerable distance through bad steering.

Dunedin, Wednesday.—Rev. Mr Wills, EastTaieri, has been presented with a purse of 100 sovereigns and an address, on the completion of tho thirtieth year of his ministry thero. At tho R.M. Court this morning, Josehp Macky, charged with embezzling £1 Is Gd from tho N.Z. Government Insuranco De partment, was remanded toGoraldino. The accused observed that tho charges were wholly falso and wore tho result, of his per sistent opposition to tho Department.

Tbe Dummylßm Fiasco. The Land Board, by tho casting voto of tho Chairman, has declared tho chargo of dummy-sin against Messrs Borthwick and Hortsel, in respect to Silver Peak holdings, not proved, and by tho same voting refuse to state a caso for the Supremo Court.

Elizabeth Jano Keen, aged nine years, was killed whilo playing with railway trucks at the goods station on Tuesday night.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo His Worship the Mayor and E. Isaacs, Esq., J.P.) Drunk. —John Mclsaacs, remanded for eight days, delirium tremens. llrrn'h Trousbes.—Nicholas Cadd, a Chancery Lano character, was charged under the Vagrant Act with being an habi tual drunkard, with damaging Constable Bern's trousers, ond destroying Mr Roth's hat.—Prisoner pleaded guilty and pleaded "whisky." — Constnblo Bern deposed to prisoner's conduct, which was extremely violont. His trousors were done for.—Three months' imprisonment with hard labour. Ward's Jumper.—Charles Mackay, a thin young man, was charged with wilfully damaging a jumpor, damage £2, the property of Constable Thomas Ward, on the mornin/. of tho 21st.—Prisoner did not know vfoether he did it or not, he was so very drunk ; ho could not pay tho damage ; his ship Bails to-day.—Ordered to pay £2 and costs, or be imprisoned.—Sergeant White agreed to send to tho captain at the request of prisoner. The Brick House.—Margaret Moran, dressed in a riding habit and hunting cap, was charged with having no lawful visible means of support.—Mr Theo. Cooper ap peared in defence, and pleaded not guilty. —Detectives Walker and Hughes and Ser geant Gnmblo deposed that, according to instructions, they visited the several brothels in Rokeby-stroet, and informed the womo» *•»•* unless these houses _~- conducted in a proper manner they would bo subjected to prosecution. The girl Maggie Moran immediately used oilbnsive and most insulting language, especially towards Detective Walker, who looked undor her bed.—Mr Cooper sub mitted that the caso must fail. He was not present in support of immorality, but the women wero not to be subjected to such annoyances ns looking undor their beds.— Sergeant Whito gave a lively description of Brick House, and finally the Bench dis missed tho prisoner with a caution. Maggie bowed in gratitude. Straying Cattle. — Thomas Lupton, charged with allowing a horse to wander in Albert-streot, was ordered to pay costs lis, under the circumstances. Goorge McCaslin, for permitting his red cow to wander, was fined 5s and costs.

Neighbours.—Bridgetßurnswascharged with using provoking, language towards Mary Knox, and threatening to watch her day and night until she broke her head. Mr Tole appeared for Mrs Knox, and Mr Theo. Cooper in defence.—Mary Knox, residing in Rokeby-street, deposed that for 14 months she had suffered under the ban of Bridget Burns'slocomotive tongue. On the 14th inst. her neighbour received a valentine, and said that she (Mrs Knox) had sont it, and she would tomahawk her as soon as possible. Sho had no malice towards Mrs Burns, but she wished to have her bound over — To Mr Cooper: So help mo, bob, I did not send her a valentine. She threatened to publish it in the Star, and let tho world know that Mrs Knox sent the villainous thing Sho could not answer for Ryan. He was a funny fellow, but not in lovo with the widow.—Mary Fisher, a young girl, said sho was afraid of Mrs Burns. She had threatenedjher life with the pot-stick. She did not send the valentine. —To Mr Cooper : Did not call her "Biddy." —James Ryan, a neighbour, and a smart young man, did not send the valentine. Did not make Mrs Burns an offer.—Mary Kavanagh was present on Saturday morn ing, nt the time of the row. Heard Mrs Burns make uso of bad language.— Cross-examined by Mr Tole: She distinctly heard the mention of tho tomahawk. The defonce was a,denial of the charge of using bad language. The valentine comprised a glaring portrait, under which the following lines were pencilled :—•" Oh Biddy, dear old valentine, I knoes ye worry well, I'll brak' yer head and twist yer kneck, and pop ye down the well."—The Bench considered that improper language had been used by dofendant,and ordered her to be bound over for three months in her own bond, £10, and to pay costs £4 2s. As the poor woman was a widow with four young children to support, tho Bench allowed six weeks' grace.—Mr Tole said ho would not press the widow for costs.

This was all the business,

OPERA HOUSE.-"La Mascotte."

The popularity of "Mascotto" shows no sign of being on tho wano. Last night's performance was witnessed by a crowded audience, and the applause was as genuine as tho pleasure of the audience was decided. Several numbers were encored, and at the close of tho second act Misses Stewart and Ltddiard and Messrs Woodfield, Vernon, Wallace, and Kelly were called before tho curtain to receive an ovation at tho hands of their patrons. The puns with which the libretto is thickly interlarded were highly appreciated, the funny isms and fatix pas of action prevoked roars of laughter, and the pretty music was vory much enjoyed. For spectacular and musical effects, as well as for the capital fun-evolved from the dialogue, the opera is hard to be beaten.' The performance will be repeated to-night.

It has transpired that fivo tenders, rang ing from £35,000 to £37,000, were received for the erection of the Victoria Arcade. Mr Jenkins was the lowest, and the others are Messrs McGuire, Malcolm and Price, Bayldon and Stevenson, and J. J. Holland.

Within a few weeks, 788 " now chums " will arrive in Auckland, viz., 315 by the ship Northumberland, 341 by the ship Rangitikei, and 132 by tho direct steamer Ruapehu. In Belgium public„ouses may be opened by any one who so pleases, the retail liquor trade being perfectly frpe. Tho annual consumption pf spirits is npw 3$ gallons per inhabitant, and that of beer is 67 gallons. The money annually expended at tho public-houses is L 1.,000,000, or at thp rat*, ofL3 10s "per capita. . '

CABLEGRAMS.

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(Received Fobruary 21—11.40 a.m.)

Tho Admiralty and tlio Victorian Gun

boats,

London, February 20th.—Mr H. Camp hell Bannerman, M.P., First Secretary of the Admiralty, in replying to Mr Murray Smith's offer on behalf of the Victorian Go vernment, has stated that if there is any prospect of a naval war the Admiralty will be willing to accept tho services ot tho colonial gunboats.

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London Wool Sales,

London, February 18.—At to-day's wool sales 12,300 bales were offered. Prices con tinue steady, but the demand is not active. London, February 19.—The catalogue at to-day's wool salo comprised 10,000 bales. The market continued steady, but without active demand. The now arrivals to date amount to 357,000 bales, and the entries have been closed. Washed and scoured wools are now in better demand. The homeward mails, via San Francisco, from Auckland, January 8, wore delivered to day.

AUSTRALIAN.

Now South Wales Budget,

Sydney, February 20.—1 n tho Legis lative Assembly to-night the Government announced that the taxation proposals made by the Treasurer in his Budget state ment had been withdrawn, except in so far as nn increased duty on tobacco was con cerned. Tho Government propose to meet the expected deficiency in the revenue by retrenchment to the extent of three quarters of a million sterling. In addition to this they believe the Customs revenue will show an increase of ono hundred and seventy thousand sterling during the year. Melimiurne, February 20.—The Hon. D. Gillies (Minister for Railways) and tho Hon. J. B. Kerferd (Attorney-General) were passengers by the Wairarapa for New Zea land. . The Marchioness of Normanby, who has been indisposed sinco tho 3rd instant, is progressing favourably towards recovery. Melbourne Grain Marliot. Tho manager of the National Mortgage Agency Company, New Zealand (Limited), reports of tho local market as follows : — Wheat, per bushel, 3s 11 id to 4s o{d ; the market is rather firm. Malting barley, 4s 4d to 4s Od with a hardening tendency. New Zealand oats are quoted at 2s Od to 3s 6d; tho market rather weaker. New Zealand oats under bond arc slow of sale at 2s 3d to 2s Bd.

MINING NEWS.

Colonist. — Tho manager reports reef in south end to be 4 feet thick and showing gold freely. Thero is still 40 feet to drive to get under whero best gold was got on surface. In the north ond tho best gold is got. Tho reef is 2£ feet thick, and shows gold all through it. He hopes to carry gold in the junction up the No. 2 reef. Considerable portion of surface level still to break. Crushing showing great improve ment ; 358 ounces amalgam on hand.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

New Prince Imperial.—Tho Mariner reef is 3 feet thick in winze below No. 4 level, and looks promising. In the winze on No. 2 lode, below No. 4, at the depth of nearly 70 feet, the reef is composed of quartz and mullock intermixed, but the country is still favourable.

Cambria. —The country on tho footwall of the reef in the winze shows an improve ment, being traversed by promising mineral veins tending towards the reel. The manager will break down quaftz to-morrow night. The shaft is 3S feet below the 150 level, and good reefii).||; ground is iv the bottom with undefined quartz disperssd through it. Waiotahi.— The works in progress in this mine comprise stoping on No. 2 and No. 5 lodes and brandies, and driving of a crosscut to open up the leaders near the Imperial City shaft. The crushing is yield ing at the u.ual average. Kuranui Hill. —Viall, tributor, banked 20ozs. 4dwts. gold. Magnolia.—Wallace, tributor, loz. Sdwts. gold.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COUNCIL.

The regular monthly meeting of the Uni versity College Council was proceeding as wo went to press yesterday afternoon, there being present—Sir G. M. O'Rorke (Chair man), Mr Justice Gillies, Judgo Smith, Bishop Cowie, Roys. D. Bruco and A. Reid, Col. Haultain, and Mr E. Hesketh.

The Professors' Classes.—The principal business for the meeting to consider was the question of accommodation for the students who attend the lectures of Professors Aldis and Tucker, and tho proposal to establish a lectureship in mental science. — Tho Chairman said that he had written to tho Government asking whether they would allow the Council the use of a room in Admiralty House for the purposes of Pro fessors Aldis's and Tucker's lectures, as a room in Government House could not be obtained. In tho event of being unable to |;ive tho use of a room in Admiralty House, he asked whether tho Government would erect a building for tho accommodation of tho classes and professors, seeing that for want of such accommodation of the classes and professors, seeing that for want of such accommodation the. progress of tho classes was being retarded. He suggested to the Go vernment that the accommodation required would cost about £150. The Government had replied that after giving the communi cation very careful consideration they could not see their way to give a room .at Admiralty House or Government House. The Government were also unablo to see thoir way to undertake the payment of rent, having no funds for the purposo. He then inquired whether the Government would be prepared to put a sum on tho estimates for these purposes. To this communication the Government had replied to the effect:— " The three million loan is all appropriated. There is no sum available for University buildings out of it." This being so, the Council were now aware that it was not the intention of the Government to do anything for the professors or the students. He had ascertained that the cost of building two rooms 30 x 20 feet each would be only £150. After some discussion of tho first matter, the Chairman moved "That two rooms should bo added to the present building for the accommodation of the two Professors re ferred to." Eventually, however, he with drew it, and the Chairman, Colonel Haul tain, the Rev. D. Bruco and Mr E. Hesketh wero appointed a committee to provide accommodation for the Professors during tho ensuing term. Upon the motion of Mr Bruce, this Committee were also em powered to inquire concerning tho endow ments set apart for the maintenance of collegiate institution in this province, with tho view of ascertaining whether they could be utilised for the purpose of yielding a revonuo to tho Council.

Mental Science. —The Chairman stated that he had made inquiries as to tho desirability of establishing a lectureship of mental science. The lecturer in the Otago University had assured him that tho classes there were well attended. Professor Tucker, too, had approved of some endeavour being made in this direction, and had warmly recommended the name of Dr Kidd as being a very suitable person to fill the office of lecturer. Dr. Kidd, he wrote, was x recognised author on logic, and Archbishop Whately thought him worthy of occupying a chair on this subject. Tho only question was whether such a lectureship should be established.—Bishop Cowie thought if such a lectureship were established, and they had in their employment a person competent to teach it, that person should be employed.— Mr Justice Gillies thought that this ques tion should bo postponed. Thero wero several incidental matters to be considered. After some discussion, the further consider ation of the subject was accordingly post poned. The Registrar.—As the work of the Registrar had greatly increased, it was unanimously agreed to raise the salary from £100 to £150. The ordinary accounts having been passed, the meeting dissolved.

THE SOUDAN REVOLT.

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Gordon Pasha's Slavery Proclamation. London, February 20. Gordon Pasha's proclamation stating that the slave trade will bo permitted in the Scudan is confirmed. The press through out Europe oxpresses the greatest in dignation at his announcement, and the "Standard" insists that the English Cabinet must at once disown General Gordon's action in the matter.

TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICA TION WITH TIRI.

Completo Success of the Cable-laying Operations.

Captain Gray, of the Government steamer Stella, wbich arrived in harbour last even ing, reports that the laying of tho cable from the island of Tiritiri to the mainland at Whangaparoa,hasbeen successfully com. pleted. Tho Stella loft here on Monday afternoon last, having on board the cable and all appliances. Dr. Lemon, who had come up from Wellington to personally supervise the operation, and Mr Orchiston, tlio District Inspector of Telegraphs, were also on board. The cablo is the balance of tho new Cook Strait's cable laid a fow years ago from Wanganui to Pippin Island, and it is four and a half miles long. Tho apparatus used compiised a powerful cable wheel and break, the same appliances as wero used in tho laying of the several cables between the North and South Islands. Nothing was done on Monday, as by the time tho vessel had reached Tiri it was found to be too late to make a start. Operations were, however, commenced on Tuesday morning ono end of the line being landed at Tiri, The route taken was round Whanga paroa Point, about a»mile off, so as to avoid the jagged rocks in that vicinity, and thence into the large sandy bay near the Wade. The operation 'of laying the cable occupied three hours, but tho landing of the Whangaparoa end occupied a con siderable amount of timo. The weight of tho cable is^22£ tons—about five tons to the mile. Thisroutehadbeencarefullyßurveyed by Captain Gray, the greatest depth of of water being 16 fathoms midway between Whangaparoa and Tiri. The average foundings were from 10 to 12 fathoms. We have been requested to caution masters of vessels, in anchoring off Whangaparoa Point, to pc careful to keep well out, as by* •fouling the cable great damage may" be done. As our readers are doubtless aware, the Telegraph Department had already laid the landline between Whanga paroa and the Hot Springs. The length of this line is 13. miles. The telephone will be used between Tiri and Waiwera, and the telegraph from thence to Auckland. Dr. - Lemon tested the cable before leaving, and found that it is working well.

R.M. COURT.-This day.

(Boforo H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.)

In the following undefended cases, judg ment was given for plaintiffs with costs _— James McElroy v. James Milne, L 5 15s, costs 16s ; James Close v. J. Gillander, L 7, costs 16s 6d, Mr Keetley for plaintiff; Dr. Dawson v. T. R. Turnbull, L 2 12s, costs-Ll 2s 6d ; Andrew Otto v. M. Beaton, L 4 14s 6d, costs 7s ; Francis Mander v. S. • Cundy, LIC 9s 9d, costs Ll 12s, Mr W. Thome for plaintiff; C. J. Reid v. P. Madigan, L 3 12s, nonsuit; A. Douglas v, Wm. Langdon, Ll, costs 12s; Sul livan and McKenna y. William O'Keefe, L 4 16s, costs L 2 16s, Mr Mackechuie for Elaintiff; H. Fountain v. Geo. Wheaton, 110s 6d, costs Ll 2s 6d, Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff) same v. Geo. McCo slin, L 5 Is, costs Ll 178; Thos. Thwaites v. Jno. Way mouth, jn: \, 13 16s lOd, costs Li 3s 6d, Mr Thome fcr plaintiff; James Wiseman v. George Saville, L 5, costs Ll 2s 6d, Mr Thorne for plaintiff; Sullivan and McKenna v. H. Healey, L 2 2s 6d, costs L 2 15s, Mr Mackechnio for plaintiffs ; D. B. Cruick shank v. R. C. Macdonald, LIS, costs L 2 Ss; P. A, Philips ,v. R, Mormon, L__ 10s, costs 12s; J.Phillips v. R.J. Clarke, Ll2los, costs Ll 4s ; John King v. R. Kirkwood, Ll 12s 6d, costs Ll 12s 6d, Mr Campbell for j plaintiff; F. Tierman v. lona G.M. CoX. L 9 12, calls, costs Ll 17s ; Lewis Moses V. J. A. Jagger, L 6, costs 10s ; C. J. Ellertl John Harvey, L 5 2s Id, costs 16s; C. 0. Hill and Co. v. Henry Connop, LIS 2sCd, costs L 2 ss. ~ ; JJ Adjourned.—A large number of caseß 1 were adjourned ; others were confessed and If struck out. defended cases. . -A?s

Sinclair v. Donovan.—Claim Ll4 15s,— A| Mr Brookfield for'plaintiff, and Mr Tole in .1 defence.—This was a claim for a new set qf 11 teeth supplied by Dr. Sinclair to Mrs |f§ Donovan.—Dr. Sinclair deposed that he was a prof essional dentist and medicalprao- '■[■_ titioner.iOn |tho day in question Mrs Bono- A van called upon him at the hotel, Onehunga, fl where he was staying, and wanted himftpril examine her mouth. He did so, and re commended a new set of teeth. Mrs Dona- i van expressed a wish for a new set, but must ,-; ask her husband. She did so. Mr Donovan Jj returned and confirmed the agreement ttM make a new set for nine guineas, ftnd paid 3 Ll deposit. He took out sundry stumps, "'■__ and performed eight operations in the ■ moutu. He visited the lady once. • His H visiting chargo was L 2 2s. The teeth were M property cut, and fitted remarkably welL Ayi Subsequently Mrs Donovan returned the teeth, saying she objected to artificial teeth, A|j and would not have them.—To Mr Tole: J_ He was staying at Ternahan's HoteL-^ ,| Plaintiff was subjected to a long and search ing cross-examination by defendant's coun- if sel. Dr. Sinclair said he had left his > * diplomas ftnd certificates at his house Aft in Sydney.—Mr Tole contended that || there was no evidence that Dr. Sin', | clair was a qualified medical practitioner, A or that he was a registered dentist under ;■ the Act. He could not claim as such.—MrilS Brookfield urged that Dr. Sinclair was cer- AS tainly entitled to the value of the teeth.— His Worship Baid according to the Act he must be registered, and the register had not'" % beon produced.—Mr Brookfield accepted aj _| nonsuit, with costs. (Left sitting.) * A

SPORTING.

Dunedin -Races-Last Night's Betting. A Dunedin, yesterday, .* This evening Nonsense came with a rush in | the market, and was backed for so much . money for the Cup that she speedily reached J; 3 to 1, and 100 to 40 is now the best offer '•] against her. Sou'wester, however, remains V? first favourite at 2 to 1 ; Lady Emma is at^ sto 1; Vanguard, 100 to 15 ; Tim Whiffler, A 100 to 12 ; the rest from 10 to 25 to 1. 1 Tho following are acceptances for ChamA . pagne Stakes -.—Lady Evelyn, Watersprite - colt, and Wave filly.

Wellington Racing Club.

[BY TELEORArH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] * Wellington, this day.—At a meeting of the Wellington Racing Club last night, A tho Secretary brought up the balance- | sheet, which showed receipts £2,1311959dj.ri| expenditure, £1,779 19s 4d; balance in.M bank, £351 19s 5d ; unpaid entries and ~; other cash assets, £112 6s; outstond', A ing liabilities up to date, £265 2s '11(1- - A balance of nearly £200 will be left .-I to the credit of the Club after settling up ■$ hose liabilities. |Mr J. R. George congrata . lated the Club on its financial condition A and general regret was expressed at the .; retirement of Mr Lyon, Hon. Secretary, 'J. owing to business engagements. It w«J A& resolved to present him with a gold chronometer in appreciation of his services- A vote of thanks to Mr Evitt, handicappo. A Was also passed.

Auckland Sharemarket.

, Fkbruary 20. Bank of Now Zealand—Buyers, £22 7» 6d; sellei-i National Bank-635; Boilers, 78s Colonial Bank—Buyers, lis , oew_ 2;J. a.land Insurance—Sellers, 75s South British Insurance—Buyers, sfls 6d N.__. Loan aud Mercantile—Sellers, «512s 6d .' laupiri Coal—2.lß; buyers, 18s 6d Northern Steam-Buyers,7s Od:sellers,Bs , Ueop Level Cross—Buyers, 2s 9d; sellors, 2» ua , Piincc Imperial—Buyers, 153 ~, New Manuknu-33 9d, 3s 6d; buyers, 3s w> Bcllers, 3s lOd Cambria—ls lid; sellers, 2s A3fj Canadian-2ißd Colonist-Buyers, 6s 6d: sellei-s, 7s 6d . Hero—is ill J. NEWMAN, Chairman.

The numerous cheese factories recently, A started has considerably affected the supplS' » really good fresh butter. It gives us very grejj , pleasure to inform our numerous readers ttw an unlimited supply oftho-Aoiceetqua_i.ießC&» _f* be obtained at Ruw'-f'fitaioral grocery ana P™" .?g vision store, corner j_F Victoria and Aloctv .... streets.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1884



Special Advertisements. g JUST ARRIVED AND TO g S BE SOLD CHEAP. W $ — 6 WINE GLASSES, 3s doeo'h H S LARUE TUMBLERS, 3s doaon g EH WHITE AND GOLD CHINA CUPS . .. and SAUCERS. 6b dozen. PLATES, S =j TEAPOTS, SUGAR BOXI_S TO X ■*< MATCH in pattern and price g M STOVE ORNAMENTS, Is each and H O upwards H 3 BOX IRONS (unequalled), 3s Bd _ WEIGHING SCALES, only 7s 6d ._. SPRING BALANCES, 10d each -• KNIVES AND FOgKS. good and cheap o CARVERS, STEELS g O NICKEL AND E.E. SPOONS AND _ 0 FORKS ■ "r" * FANCY GOODS of all descriptions, a ~ Beautiful Selection _ GARDEN TOOLS of all kinds (-, {g INDIA-RUBBER HOSE, HOSE PD?ES, O g with jets and roses 2 ,H CARPENTERS TOOLS in variety •* £ TINWARE fe ' ~ FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, &0. M 9 a B. til O rpHE TVRECT ©UPPLY QTORE, m B IHE -UIRECT ©UPPLY i_TORE, g W 249, QUEEN-STREET, o © TnBEE DOORS AHOVB Wl_-J_EBLEY-BT. g| Hi j_ttfi_» TELEPHONE EXCHANGES TO BE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. General Post Office, _WeUi ngton, 6th Fobruary, 188.1. Provide*.- suffletent number of private-houso suwErlbers can be obtained, it is proposed to _^-_Bep the telephone excliangeß throughout the _-" colony opon day and night. The subscription has been reduced as follows :— Per annum, payable quarterly, in • advafico. _. a. d. For hire of eaoh Bet of instruments, and wiro from office or private residence for any distance within half a mile of the Telegraph Office, for the first year, commencing on the Ist of January. April, July, or October, after the date of connection .. .. 12 0 0 For every year after the first .. .. 10 0 0 For every additional quarter of a mile, or portion of a quarter, for the first year, commencing on the Ist day of January, April, July, or October, ofter the dote of connection .. .. 110 0 For every year after the first .. ..100 Intending subscribers should make early ap plication to the officer In charge of the Tele graph Office, from whom the necessary appli cation forms and full particulars can bo ob tained, C. LEMON; Superintendent. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS AND ADVERTISING AGENCY. The business of the abovo Agency is being conducted, as usual, at my Offices, Shortland street (a few doors above the Peat-office), whero the instructions of clients will receive prompt attention, the services of several energetic can vassers being at all times available. 1 would take this opportunity of thanking my friends for the many kind inquiries made since my unlucky accident, and to state that I hope to be about again soon. W. S. PULFORD. REMISES COMING DOWN! Premises Coming Down I Pr____ises Coming Down I—Great Clearing Sale! Groat Clearing. tie! Great Clearing Salel-At W. HAHTS, klleslky-street (opposite St. Matthew's eiii-rch). A Great Clearing Sale of Iron Bed steads, all sizes and patterns, single and double; Bedding of all descriptions; Spring Mattrasses, Hair do., .Wool Flock do., Flax do.; Feather Beds, ___0.,-_J:e.. All .Gooijs guaranteed. 600 Dining-room C'hairsjlieup. Call patty.



Special Advertisement*. DR. P H I L S O N, Late District Surgeon, Attends from 10 a.m. to 1 o'olock p.m., AND DR. J. H. HONEYMAN From 11 a.m. to 1 o'olock p.m., at Aickin's, TII E PHARMACY Queen-street. INW Law Partnership. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce that thoy have Commenced Practice In Co-partner ship as BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS. In Chambers In Hton-STRHRT opposite Mr W. Atkin'B Printing Office. K. W. BURTON. \V. J. NAPIER. Auckland, September 22nd. 1883. Just Opened a splendid assortment op C D T D * A °, • A EMW M . TaE I • O S L T N X S I N S E E s g These Goods aro Very Choloo, and havo been solocted with great care especially for MY OWN TRADE. William Rattray, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, AND SILK MERCER, 178, 180. AND 182, QUEEN-STREET (tour doors below tho Now Savings Bank), AUCKLAND. For You THE GOODS . T,°B°{ o For You Manufactured by %>™* For You TIIE NEW ZEALAND ToNote For You CLOTHING FACTORY ToNote Vn. Ynn . To Note For You From tho Celobrated t 0 Note For You MOSGIEL TWEEDS Togo*o fSySS Are Acknowledged ftg°g For You To be tho Most To Note For You STERLING VALUE To Note For You Andßoßt ToNote For You WEARING GARMENTS To Note For You Ever Produced. For You While the Range ToNote ForYpds Of Prices Jo Note Fo. Yoo. . „ , . To Note Mir You la">Vftrled To Note jor Y6u Thattl>o MoB To Note For You KCONOMICAL. SS?j? F°r You To whom £° ...-_r For You 10 vvnom ToNote For You MONEY IS AN OBJECT, ToNote For You AVill bo Jo Note Eel: You* Thoroughly Satisfied. For You I°^°^ For You _E°S°{ c FSrYoS AUCKLAND BRANCH, For You i«fcifiO Z°^° For You IMS-MO, Jo Note For You _-. To Note For You Queen-street. To x ote SSiSSI J.FITZSIMONS. SnSS SSySS Branch Manager. «* For You ToNote For You J°S oi° IwySS N.8.-Patterns and all K£ For You Information isent Postßrce. ToNote noveltieq oveltieO.



EX S.S. DORIC. MILNE AND CHOYCE . Have just Opened Several Cases ot Novelties, 1 including— , VERY HANDSOME SASH RIBBONS , FANCY LACE BOWS FANCY LACE TIES , _ MOB CAPS PLASTRONS, for street and evenlnf, wear KERCHIEFS, New and Fancy Designs LACES, Including Coloured Beaded Laces and the New Flouncing Lace '_ GOLD BRAIDS VELVETEENS, the new Twill Baok. M.ILNE & ChOYCE, QUEEN-STREET. ■ . ■ . _ •— VffBBRU SHALL I VURNISB MY HOUSE FBOMI THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL AROADE GARLICK & ORANWHLL ! ! IRON BEDSTEADS, go to GARLICS! & CRANWEIii. BEDDING (ro to GARnfeK fc CRANWELL. BED-ROOM FTONITURE, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. CARPETS, go to GARLICK; & CRANWELL, ! . ' GARLICK & CRANWELL, House Furnishers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Upholsterers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Manufacturers OC ALL KINDS OF I_--n.NIT_J_.-_. Cheap Tapestry Se Brusskl Carpets. Cheap Oilcloths & Linoleum, Cheap & B__autifo__ Cretonnks, ._BAP BLAUKKTS & COTWAINS. GARLICK & CRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS ' f '■ City Hall aboadb. - Queen-street, AUCKLAND — __. _______ BA L A N C E OF W. MEREDITH'S BANKRUPT STOCK I BANKRUPT STOCK I AND A LARGE LOT OF JOB LINES, TO BE CLEARED AT REMARKABLY LOW PRICES, AT WO T>RIDGMAN'S. . it -DRIDGMAN'S, Dress Goods in great variety, 12yds for 2a Cd. 3a 6d,_s6d Balance Summer Stook of Prints, 2Jd, 3_d, 4Jd, s_d Strong Cotten Shirtings, 3_d. 4 jd, s_d - White and Grey Calico at wholesale price 20 Ladies' Leather Bags, half-price, from Is Cd Ladies Underclothing much under usual price Strong Cotton Tweed lor Boys, slightly damaged, 1b yd Boys' and Youths' Tweed Trousers, from 3s 3d 20 Men's Strong Tweed Coots. Is 6d 20 Men's Strong Tweed Trousers and Vests, 7s lid, 10s 9d, 12b 6d Boys' Serge Sailor Suits, Is lid Large Stock of Men's Tweed Suits, 16s 6d, 18s Ed, 218 Men's Tweed Hats, Is, Is fH Boys' and Youths' Serge H___s, Is 6d Rush Hats, 2Jd each Linoleum and Floorcloths considerably less than regular prices. LOT OF REMNANTS AND JOB LINES. EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD VALUE. WTLTiT-lAM R. BRIDGMAN, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. JUNCTION, DRAPERY WAREHOUSE.



Brett's Auckland Almanac and Pro vincial HANDnooK, for 1881, is now on sale at all booksollors. Bicycles, unequalled for finish, price and quality, at Shakcßpear & Co., (opposite the Market) Queon-street,—[Advt,] Perambulators and carpets, reversible , bicycle wheel and other kinds o£ perambulators 1 jußt opened from J.l to _37. New doalgns In Brussell and tapestry carpets. Furnish your house throughout from GarHek-ahd Cranwell s City Hall Furnishing Warehouse, Quoon-streot. —[Advt.) j