SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

■n-Tr-tT wati-tj J This Evening, G. 15 HIGH WATER -jTo._no.-ow Morning, G 31 SUNSET.-This Evening, 6.22 SUNRISE.-To-morrow Morning, 5.59 MOON'S AGF.-Full Moon. 12th, 7.19 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Columbia, sen., Conway, from Poverty Bay Agnes Martin, ketch, Leslie, from Rii3sell Rowena, s.s,, Norris, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

Opotiki. ketch. Rust, for Opotiki Jules Maria, barque, for Kaipara

Inwards Coastwisb.—Agnee Martin, from Russell, with 67 tons coal; Norvnl, from Russell, with 80 tons coal; South Carolina, from Port Charles, with 48 tons wood; Columbia, from Poverty Bay, with 310 sacks gum, 2 tons bones.

Outwards Coastwise. —Fanny, for Wha ngapoua; Morcury, for Tairua; Paku,, for Tairua; South Carolina, for Port Charles.

Tho barque Jules Maria sailed for Melbourne, via Kaipara, on Saturday night or early on Sunday morning.

Tho s.s. Ruapehu arrived at Wellington from this port on Saturday last.

The s.s. Rowena arrivtd from Whangarei at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

The s.s. lona was detained at Taurangaon Saturday and Sunday by bad weather. She was expected to loave at S p.m. to-day, and may consequently be expected here early to-morrow.

Tho barque Loch Bredan has discharged 500 tons out of 1,50. tons of coal, with which she recently arrived from Newcastle. Upon com £letion of discharge she will receive cargo for ondon. HThe ship Brenhllda is turning out her cargo rapidly and in good condition. She will sail for Lyttelton in ballast about the beginning of next week. At that port she will lead for London direct.

Fears aro entertained for the safety of tho Ocean Ranger, a threo-masted schooner of 23. tons register, owned by Mr C. W. Turner, of Lyttelton. Sho loft Lyttelton for this port in charge of Captain Abbott on Fob. 12th, and has not since been heard of.

Dnring a strong north-east gale which pre vailed here during Saturday night and Sunday several small craft were sunk in the hajbour, and the steamer Jo, which was lying at anchor offthe wharf, was driven alongside and sus tained considerable damage. No other serious injury to shipping has to be recorded.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Douglas, s.s., Scott, from Waitara Argyle, s.s., McArthur, from Hokianga Hawea, s.s., Hansby, from tho South Hannah Mokau. s.s., Dale, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Douglas, s.s., Scott, for Kawhia and Raglan Argyle, s.s., McArthur, for Waitara

The Northern Co.'s steamers Argyle and Douglas arrived on Saturday evening, the for mer at 2 o clock from Hokianga, with 69 sacks gum, 6 bales wool, 15 cases fruit, and 10 pack -3?? ;„?? d 'i" 3 ktter at i o'clock, from Waitara, with 20 head cattlo and 25 sacks seed.

The as. Hannah Mokau arrived from Waitara y_? te ordm 3Leventa8_ ,at. s o'clock, with 20 head attle 80 sheep, and 15 kegs butter.

Tho Union Co. s s.s. Hawea, Capt. J. Hansby. art vod from the South yesterday morning with 203 kegs and 23 cases butter, 100 sacks malt, 51 HF-YQvb a? d the following passengers :-Sir £_.« £ RoJ*Bf El? h°P Cowie, Messrs Cunning ham, Broad, Morris, Martin, Thorpe, Symonds, Pleasanco, Lamb, Bagnall, White, Porter, ?«,-„ tra,T Gi audmtfe er' Thorpe, fciardiner, Dunant, Jackson, Trent, Kerferd, Gillies, «t™'i 1<\ Sr tOTk,' 9*Pt; bright. Mesdame. Brown Stork, Masefleld, Corkindale, Morris, Martin Thorpe, Cunningham, and Broad, Misses th„ lm,\s ar,U_*' and .8 steerage. She left for the Bluff anchoragoat 9o'clockthis morning, there to await the arrival of the 'Frisco mail. The Northern Company's s.s. Douglas left for Raglan and Kawhia this afternoon at two o clock, with 200 drain pipes and 10 tons sundries.

The s.s. Argylo left for Waitara at one o'clock to-day, with 46 cases and packages sundries.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kaipara Heads, this day.—Sailed, on Satur day: Celestia, barque; and Syren, brig.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Oisborne, this day.—Sailed: Waihora, for Auckland, 10 a.m.

Whangarei, this day.-Sailod: Macgregor, for Auckland, 9.30 a.m.

Wattara, this day.-Sailed: Lalla Rookh, for Onehunga, 9.50 a«m.

Wellington, this day.— Sailed: H.M.S. Espeigle, for Auckland. Oamaet/, .this day.—Sailed: Barque Mary Qneon, Colvill», with wool, valued atico.ooo, fer London.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Ofllco, this day. At Messrs S. Coohrane and Sons land salo to day, allotments 16 and 17, Newton Road, with two houses, realised £-25. The Melrose proper ties advertised were not sold.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

M_rx_ will Close as under :— Monday, 10th inst. For Russell Kawakawa, Whangaroa, and Mohgonui, per Glenelg, at 5 p.m. For Taufanga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Whftiangi and Upper Mill, per Rowena, • at 5 p.m. , For Whangarei Heads, Kamo, Whangarei. and Mangapai, per Wairaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 11th inst For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Fiji and Samoa, via Russell, per Penguin, at Ip.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per waihora, at 1 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Kamo, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, 12th inst. For Norfolk Island and Noumea, per Fairy Queen, at 11 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. Per Ringarooma as follows:— For Mediterranean Porte and Continent of Europe, at noon. , ,_. For Australian Colonies and United King dom, via Suez and Brindisi, or Naples, for letters, &c, specially so prepaid and addressed, at 1 p.m. Money orders, for Australia only, at noon. For registered letters and newspapers, at noon. , Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne only at 1.20 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Hawea, immediately after arrival of City of Sydney, from San Francisco. , For Australian Colonies, per City of Sydney, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March 10, 1881,

Abbott's Opera House-Royal Comic Opera Company, 7.15 p.m.

Pitt-street Wosleyan Church — " Wosleyan Missions in the South Sea Islands," by Rev. Dr. Kelynack, 7.30 p.m.

Tattersall's Club—Settling on the V.R.C. and Wanganui Meeting, 8 p.m.

Lorne-Btreet Hall-Seloct Quadrille Party, 8 p.m.

Working Mon's Friendly Aid Society, 7 p.m. St Sepulchro's M. I. Society — Debate: "Should New Zealand Join an Australian Federation?" 8 p.m.

Births.

PniLlP—At her residence, Hamilton East, Waikato, on March 3rd, tho wife of Mr A. V. Philip of a son. RANDERSON.—On March Bth, at hor residence. Mount Albert, tho wifo of J. R. Randerson of a son.

Deaths.

SK ELTON.—On 10th March, at her parents' residence Itennall-street, Ponsonby, Ada Margaret, the youngest and beloved daughter of Kdward and Margaret Skelton; uged 8 years. The funeral will leavo her late residence to morrow (Tuesday), 11th inst., at 3 p.m.

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

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1881.

For tho cause that lacks asslstanco. For tho wrong that needs resistance, For tho future in tho distance And tho good that wo can do.

The restoration of telegraphic communica tion with England has brought to light a very touching story of suffering and death In the Australian desert. At tho place where the break in tho overland wire occurred, tho linemen sent out to discovor and repair the damage found the dead bodies of a man and horse. Tho romains told the melancholy story more pathotic ally than wo can reproduce it in words. Lost in that vast solitary wilder ness, this poor traveller had followed along the track of tho .olograph lino, hoping to meot with holp nnd water. Becoming at last exhausted and nnablo to go further, he had cut tho wire, knowing that mes sengers would bo sent from tho vari ous stations to his aid. So, woary nnd sick at heart, ho lay down to await tho issue. Certain that succour would come, the contest was now between tho oiuluranco of his waning physical powers and tho spoediness of the telegraph repairers. It is possible that tho cutting of the wiro was his last conscious act, and that ho sank down immediately after wards into tho sleep of death, but more probably ho lingered for many painful hours, exposed to tho burning rays of an Australian sun, with ear bent to tho earth listening for tho welcome sound of horses' hoofs, and eyes strained to catch tho first glimpse of his rescuers. Whichever way it was, the time betwocn the cutting of tho wiro and tho arrival of the repairing party, only to find man and horse dead, was so short as to give .us assurance that only in tho last extremity had this poor fellow availed himself of tho means which ho knew to bo at his command to summon cer tain help. He had struggled on' bravely —in all likelihood until his horse refused to bear him longer. He had not, in the cowardice of mere fright at his lonely situation, ruthlessly broken the chain upon which so many momentous interests depend. His death was the death of a brave man, and because we know that this was so, the more will the people everywhere who road his story lament that the help which came at last came too late.

Our cable advices to-day relative to affairs in Egypt are decidedly more encouraging than for some time past. Major-General Graham's victories at Tokar have cowed tho Arabs and wrested from them the guns and other plunder which they won in their re cent engagements with tho Egyptian troops under Baker Pasha, The British force is again concentrated at Soua kim, preparatory to teaching a lesson to tho hordes of rebels who have gathered in the vicinity of that town. We have vory littlo doubt that tho Arabs in that quarter will soon bo taught tho difference between the troops they have been fighting, and those which have now taken in hand tho task of punishing them. In the Soudan, the turn of affairs is still more favourable to a speedy pacification of the country. In stead of tho Prophet being approved to the Mahommedans of that region by his recent successes, his followers are encountering aotive opposition from the Arabs, and one band of a thousand has suffered defeat North of El Obeid. The English policy with reference to the subjugation of the Soudan remains in suspense. Two batallions of the Royal Sussex Regiment have been ordered to Siout, a town in Upper Egypt, 150 miles South of Cairo, but it is un known as yet whother thoir destination lies further southwards towards Khartoum, and the Conservatives in Parliament havo now a motion on the notice paper to obstruct supplies until the Cabinet afford Parliament a clearer statement of their intentions. It would appear that one part of the programme at any rate is an alliance with Abyssinia; Admiral Hewitt's mission to that country can mean little less than a proposal that the King shall compensate himself by territory for performing the onerous task of keeping in order the turbulent inhabitants of that portion of Soudan which|adjoins the boundary of his kingdom,

Telegraphic communication with London having been restored, wo are enabled to publish a budget of English and European news, most of which will bo found on tho fourth page. In tracing out the break in tho Australian wires in order to have tho connection restored, a deplorable tragedy was revealed. As told in a telegram re ceived from Wellington,the facts are as fol low : —'«The repairing party on the Darwin line, South Australia, report having found a man lying dead under the line, 12U miles north of Peake. In despair, he had cut the line in order to bring assistance. His hotse lay dead alongside him. The nearest water was 20 miles distant." A mere pathetic tale of death in the wilderness has never been told, and it is questionable whether the fiftme and business of the unfortunate wayfarer wiU ever be known.

Mr Cooper, Secretary to the Auckland Trade and Labour Council, to-day issued circulars to all the members of tho House of Representatives, in the North Island, requesting them to support the proposal to amalgamate the four electorates in the city of Auckland—City North, City East, City West arid Newton—lnto one electorate. Mr Cooper informs us that he has been personally informed by gir George Grey and Mr Dargaville that they approve of the proposal, and will endeavour to place it on the statute book.

We have been requested to intimate that Wednesday next will bo the first night of ,'•' Les CJrjph.es de Corneville " at the Opera House. "Tambour Major" will be per formed this evening tfaa to-jjmrrow even fog.' ' - '

The temperance party have every reason to bo proud of their victory at Newmarket on Saturday. That suburb has always been regarded as one of the strongholds of the Licensed Victuallers' sympathisers, and there are no fewer than four breweries within its confines. It is estimated that fully 30 brewers' employes are ratepayers in the district All these facts taken into consideration, the success of the tem perance candidates is surprising.

To the Editor : Sir,—ln your report of the nomination of the Takapuna Licensing Committee, I am stated to be on the Licensed Victuallers' ticket. I beg to in form you that such a statement is untrue. The majority of the Devonport resident know well that I have been a steady worker in the cause of temperance for over twenty years in the district, and, during my two years' term as a member of the Licensing Committee,lcan say,without fear of contra diction, that I have done my utmost to promote the cause of temperance, and it re-elected will continue to do so. —Yours, etc., VVm. Hoile Brown.

Sergeant White is seriously indisposed, and unable to attend to his police duties. He is under medical treatment, and it is hoped that a few days' rest may bring about a restoration of health.

A " New Chiyn " expresses amazement at seeing the Fire Brigade drawing all their paraphernalia to the lire. Ho says very truly:—" How can the men be expected to work properly after dragging the engines up a steep hill, as was the case last night ? If they had horses, they would arrive on the scene much quicker, and they would be fresh and ready to grapple with tho flames, instead of, as at last night's fire, coming there almost exhausted,"

A poll under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act, to decide whether or not a loan should be raised for works in the dis trict, took place at Eden Terrace on Satur day, Mr F. H. Hoighway acting as re turning officer. Thirty-five ratepayers representing property valued at £9,848 voted for the loan, and twelve representing property valued at £4,579 against it. The proposal in favour of the loan was therefore declared carried.

The work of clearing the debris from the shop of Mr Wall, draper, which was lately gutted by firo, attracted considerable atten tion on Friday and Saturday, especially on the part of tho "young fry," at one time there being not less than fifty about the door, nil of whom had the earnestness in their countenances which, metaphorically speaking, is on tho look-out for "crumbs." Mr Samuel Coombos has purchased the Salvage from the Insurance Companies, and announces his intention to admit the public into participation with his bargain at a monster sale.

To tho Editor : Sir,—ln this morning's " Herald " it says that the Fire Brigade was tho means of saving tho two storied houso in Wellington-street and the other in Franklin Road. Now,such statements as theso are not true, as hundreds can prove. Tho fire was past all danger when tho Brigade arrived, and 20 minutes elapsed boforo there was any water or any help whatovor from the Brigade. I write this after eeoing and hearing so many complaints last night.— Yours, &c, Honour to Whom Honour is Due.

Tho usual monthly meeting of the Grafton Road Band of Hopowas hold in the Wesleyan School-room last Thursday oven ing, Mr F. A. White in the chair. A vory good programme was gono through, con sisting of readings by Alice Hodges and Alfred Burton, recitations by Edward Good, Ernest Young, and John \Valker, songs by a lady friend and Mr Shophord, glees by visitors from the Mount Eden Band o"f Hope, and a dialogue by two visitors. Mr E. C. Carr (of Aratapu) gavo a most amusing and interesting address on the conduct of the Band of Hope, and on Band of Hope work.

Tho first meeting of tho nowly-elcctcd Newmatkot Licensing Committoo will bo hold in the Hall to-morrow evening, when a Chairman will bo olocted and a policy for tho year will bo decided on. Tho Com mittee aro determined to put down Sunday trading with a strong hand, and, following tho load of other licensing committoos elected on tho Temperance ticket, they will enforco tho closing of hotels at 10 p.m. Wo understand that it is not tho intention of tho Committoo to interfero with any of tho existing liconsos.

A J.P. in l'atea District advorttaes as follows:—"Caution.—To all animals: thoso of tho Lowest Order (man) included.—l am on tho lookout, and havo a favourito old muzzle loador, the companion of thirty-five seasons. If I catch any animal leaving tho gate opon between tho lands of Messrs Rhodes and Honeylield, I shall _ot wait for tho Ist of May to knock him over liko a cock." A vory poacoful justico truly !

Arch Hill has appointed its Licensing Committee without a contest, Mr Seaman having on Saturday received only sufficient nominations to make up tho Board. The gentlemen cloctcd are : Messrs Christopher Bailey, Richard Bodford Downey, Adam Porter, James Radclillo, and Francis Rowo. The meeting for tho election of chairman takes placo on Saturday noxt.

Tho Rev. G. H, S. Walpolo, incumbent of St. Mary's, delivered the second of Pro fessor Godot's lectures in defence of tho Christian faith, in tho l'arnell Hall, yester day. Mr H. G. Scth Smith occupied tho chair, and made a few introductory remarks on the mystery surrounding naturo, and es pecially in relation to subjects treating of tho world to come. The lecture dealt with the resurrection of our Lord, nnd tho view of it by Mr Roville. There was a large gathering: of interested persons, and deep attention manifested throughout tho doll very. Mr Walpole has a clear and well governed voice, consequently every sentence of tho lecture was distinctly audiblo. Tho third of the series will be delivered noxt Sunday afternoon.

To tho Editor: Sir, —Referring to Mr Suiter's remarks mado at the meeting held at Newmarket on Thursday last, I should like to make a comparison. He says that the brewers, wine and spirit merchants, and publicans of Auckland aro independent, re spectable citizens, who are never wanting when called upon to dischargo public duties or to support any good or charitablo cause, I will call the attention of tho public and those calling thomselves respectable (?) citizens to a circumstance which took place about nine years ago,when -those charitable gentlemon promised to present to the rofugo for poor drunkards' children (tho Howo-street Industrial Homo) a cow, but did not fulfil that promise. The Good Templars, after waiting a long time, finding there was no cow forthcoming, took the matter up, and collected money sufficient to purchaso two cows, which were presented to tho Home by tho Mayor and Councillors of the city on behalf of tho Good Templars. I likewise call tho attention of these very bonevolont gentlemen to a result of their trade, as shown in last evening's Star —tho case of the three children of the women Kelly and Cumming, in Elliott street. Were they real and legitimate wants supplied that resulted in those poor children being treated in so bad a way? and this case is not a singular one. There are thousands of a like nature, which would never be but for the wicked trade in which those vory respectable gentlemen are get ting a threefold share of this world's goods. —Yours, &c, N.Z.O.G.T.

A coronial inquiry into the circumstances attending tho death of Margaret Kain, an inmate of the Mount Eden Gaol, took place on Saturday, before Dr. Tennent, Coroner, and a jury, of which Mr C. La Roche was chosen foreman. The evidence showed that the deceased, who was G3 years of ago, had been committed to gaol on November 14th last to fulfil a sentence of threo months' im prisonment for vagrancy. Being in a state of debiiioy,slio was sent to the gaol hospital. On the expiry of her sentence, February 11th, application was made by the Gaol authorities for her admission to tho Hospital, but this had been refused. Two clays after the expiry of the woman's sentence, Mr Reston, gaoler, sent to inquire if she could be admitted, informing the Hospital author ities that she was no longer a prisoner, and then received a reply that they could not admit destitute persons without the authority of the Committee. He wrote to tho Chairman of tho Ho.pital Committeo for an order for her admission, and received a reply that there was no room in the Refuge. On the 18th February ho communicated with the visiting Justices on the subject, and they informed him that they tried to get her admitted to tho Hospital, but could not. She was well cared for in the Gaol by the surgeon and matron. In reply to a juror, the gaoler stated that it had been the julo in extreme cases to remove patients to the District Hospital, This was the first case of refusal to receive them to his know-, ledge. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the doceased died from exhaus tion and weakness, consequent on general debility, and thry added a rider, bringing under the notice of the authorities the necessity there oxiatod for providing proper accommodation for femalo prisoners. In accordance with the wish of the jury, tho Coroner undertook to forward copies of the correspondence between the Hospital and Gaol authorities on this matter to the proper Government Department at Wellington.

The latest political on dit is that several working men candidates will be brought forward for some of the city constituencies at the next general election.

If ever there was disappointment at the result of a horse race, it was on Saturday night when the extra issued from this office stated that the outsider Le Grand had won the Champion Stakes, and Martini-Henry finished sixth. For the past two or three days, the event had been looked upon as a mere match between Commotion and the Auckland-bred colt, and nothing else was looked upon to have a chance by the knowing ones, but the result affords another exemplification of the glorious uncertainty of the turf. The details of the running appear on our fourth page.

In another column the master of the cutter Mahurangi challenges the cutter Euphemia to a race from the wharf round Tiritiri for £50 aside, the event to take place to-morrow.

It is expected that Edward Hanlan, the great oarsman, will be amongst the pas sengers on board the mail steamer City of Sydney, from San Francisco, this evening. It is not quite certain whether he will re main in New Zealand for a brief period or go straight on to Sydney, but it is more than likely that he will make a tour of this colony before returning home.

Amongst the cases heard at the_ District Court to-day was a peculiar one in which one of Mr George Gledhill's carter's claimed £100 damages for loss of sight occasioned through the bursting of a lemonade bottle amongst a consignment which he was delivering, and the projection of the stopper into his left eye It was contended that the mishap was caused through too much gas having generated in the bottle or defective bottles being used, neglect being charged against Mr Gledhill and his servants in both instances. This neglect was denied, and the accident attribute to tho negligence of piaintiff. The case was proceeding when wo went to press.

A bushman named James O'Neil arrived at Helensville from Auckland on Saturday, and took lodgings at tho district hotel. He had apparently Deen drinking heavily, but nothing remarkable occurred until 2 a.m. to-day, when he roused the inmates of the house by his uproarious conduct. He managed to secure four bottles of kerosene, and scattered their contents over tho floor of his room. He became violent in his behaviour, and Constable Foreman was called in. He took charge of the man, who was found to be suffering from delirium tremens, and brought him liero by steamer. O'Neil was brought up at the Police Court this morning, and remanded for eight days.

A cab belonging to MrCrowther, whilo in charge of the driver, George Jordan, mot with a singular accidont this afternoon. While the vehicle was on tho cab-stand with ono door standing open, a spring-trap belonging to Mr G. Tisdale, of Newton, whilo coming down tho north sido of tho road, came Into collision with it, and tho glass door was smashed to atoms. Fortunately, no other damago was done.

Tho Roy. Dr. Kolynuck, of Sydney, conducted divine service both at morning and ovening yesterday in the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church, and preached two excel lent discourses. The services were largely attended. The discourse in the morning was based on tho xiv c. of Isaiah, v. 2 and 3, and in the evening on v. 20 of xxxiv c. The sermonß wore improssive and attractive. Tho collections amounted to £33 12s lOd, and were in aid of tho Wesleyan Foreign Mission. Dr. Kelynack informed the con gregation that ho intended to deliver a Focturo (this evening) on " The Wosleyan Mission in the South Seas," and desired tho attendance of all who could possibly bo present. The sustentation of the Mission dopended entirely on the colonies.

The poll taken on Saturday in the Eden Terraco District on the question whether Sussex-street should be formed resulted in favour of the work by 30 against 12, The Binallness of tho number of votes is accounted for by tho fact that only thoso in the vicinity of tho proposed work, and who would consequently be benefitted thereby, fould vote ; and only these are to bear the cost of the work. As ono part of Sussox streot is in tho city, the next step to bo taken is to obtain the willingness of the City Council to do their share of the under taking, which matter is to be brought bo fore tho Council as soon as possible.

Tho evangelistic Borvico at tho Theatre Royal was well attended last evening, de spite the inclemency of the weather. Mr Thos. Buddlo presided, and instructive ad drossos wore delivered by Captain Rundlo and the Roy. .Josoph S. Hill.

Messrs John Buchanan, Marshall Laing, Neilßon Gordon Lennox, Thomas Math-son, Archibald Morrison, and John Porter were nominated on Saturday, March Bth, as candidates for the Manukau Licensing Com mittee, and there being six nominated, a poll will bo taken on Saturday, March 15th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the school-room, Tirirangi. Mr T S. Armstrong officiated as substitute returning officer.

Tho concert given in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga, by tho Onohunga Band on Thursday evening, turned out a great success, the hall boing crowded. The sing ing and playing w< re excellent, chiefly the govoral pieces by the band, whoso playing reflected groat credit on Mi Hulso, the bandmaster. That gentleman's violin solo was also loudly applauded. Tho singing of Mrs Warren, Misses Taylor, Gooseman, and Vauso was also vory good. The ac companist was Mrs Howard, and Mr Hulse acted as conductor. A danco concluded the best concert that has been hold in One hunga for some time past.—(Communi cated).

Tho anniversary sorvices in connection with tho Ponsonby Baptist Church Sunday School were held yesterday—the Rev. T, Spurgeon officiating in tho morning, and tho pastor, Rev. C. Carter, in tho evoning. There was an excellent attendance at both diets of worship, the building being crowded. Mr Spurgeon discoursed from the ' 14th verse of the 18th chapter of Matthew : " It is not the will of your Father who is In Heavon that ono of these little ones should perish." The two points prominently dwelt upon in the sormon were, " God's great interest in children," and " Our interest in them," both being lucidly and edifyingly expatiated upon. Mr Carter selected aa his text the 4th verse of 6th Ephesians: " And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath; but bring them up in the nur ture and admonition of tho Lord." The duties and responsibilities of parents wore comprehensively pointed out in regard to the training of thoir off spring, from their vory infancy, as incul cated by divine authority. Any training which did not include spiritual and moral teaching was worthless. Even atheistical parents, who professed disbelief in a Su preme Being, were bound to indoctrinate their children in the tenets of morality, so as to enable them to distinguish between right and wrong in the transactions of life. In the afternoon, the Sunday-school chil dren were appropriately addressed by Mr S. Parker and Mr Thomas, American evan gelist. The anniversary soiree will be held in the church to-morrow evening, when addresses will be given by Revs. T. Spur geon, C. Carter, Carr, and other friends.

The regatta at Coromandel on St. Patrick's Day, 17th inst., should be a most enjoyable affair, judging from the published programme of events. To Auckland people an excellent opportunity is afforded of being present, as the steamer Coro mandel, which leaves here on Saturday, 15th, at noon, will convey passengers in good time for the event.

To the Editor: Sir,—During tho past month no less than four fires have occurred in this neighbourhood, causing a loss of not less than £8,000 worth of property, besides a loss of life. This loss is not borne by the Insurance Companies, but by tho general community, for through tho extreme rate of premiums which the Companies aro com pelled to charge to cover these risks, tho public have to pay, and the loss is a mis> fortuno to tho people. Now, sir, is it not time that the people protect themselves in somo way? Tlie method usually adopted in tho Old Country is by the formation of Volunteer Fire Brigades. Why not do so here? Not to clash with the present [city Brigade, who only act within the city boundaries, but to go where they haveno orders to go, to enter into friendly rivalry, and by assisting them protect their own interests. The water supply of Auck land and suburbs is ample to cope with any fire, yet tho destruction of so much pro perty seems strange. My native town of only 4,000 inhabitants, some nine years since, formed such a brigade, and during one year an estimated sum of no less than £15,000 was Bayed by their efforts, and at a very small cost of time and money. Should any gentlemen think the suggestion worth anything, I shall be pleased to give them my experience of some years in the Work ingham Volunteer Fire Brigade, and to assist them generally, and as a volunteer.in carrying out here a similar brigade to a successful issue.—Yours, Sec, T. A. Moor cock, Vincent-street, Auckland.

Owing to the unsettled state of the weather, the Artillery Band have postponed their mponliglvt excursion t|U |to-morrow (Tucßday), • The Secretary of the Auckland Dispen sary, R. B. Shatters, desires thankfully to ac knowledge tho receipt of £10 from the Trades Union, and S3 7s from the Saddlers' Association picnic.

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY CABLE.-COPYRIGHT.]

[reuter's telegrams.]

(Received March 10, 11.30 a.m.)

The Soudan Revolt-British Operations.

Cairo, March 8, morning. Latest telegrams from Suakim announce that Colonel Graham has ordered the rebels under Osman Digna to disperse, but no notice had been taken of the summons. It isrumouredthatOsman'sfollowersare de serting him. The Hussars at Souakim have been sent to reconnoitre the enemy's posi tion, but Col. Graham has given strict orders that they are not to advance unless there is a certainty of finding Osman. A number of Arab shieks have arrived at Souakim, Redmond Brothers in Ireland. London, March 8. Messrs Redmond have arrived at Queens town from New York. They were warmly welcomed by a large concourse of Leaguers. Mr J. E. Redmond made a speech, in which he dwelt upon the success of their mission to the Australasian Colonies and America. He announced that the National League would continue to maintain the position of no compromise with tho landlords, and ex pressed the opinion that until tho latter were abolished crime and outrages in Ire land were not likely to cease. Arrived at Plymouth : Steamship Potosi, from Melbcurno, January 20.

[special to press association.]

(Received March 10—11.5 a.m.)

The French Press on the Recidiviste Question.

London, March 9.—Tho "Republiqne Francais " ridicules tho protest of the Aus tralasian Colonies against tho recidivisto scheme, and says it is not worthy of being seriuusly discussed. Another Fronch journal contends that the convict question is only usod as a pretext to aid in obtaining tho annexation of tho Now Hebrides.

Sir Henry Parkcs has written to a Paris paper pointing out that tho sonding of Fronch convicts to New Caledonia is re garded as a serious grievance by the Aus tralian Colonies.

Manitoba Seeks Separation. The farmers in Manitoba are agitating for separation from the dominion of Canada, although they desire to remain a British colony.

A Holy War Proclaimed in tho Soudan.

Osman Tamanib is preaching a holy war. Major-General Graham hopes to induco the friendly Arabs to block Osinan's retreat to tho mountains.

AUSTRALIAN.

Incendiary Firo at Adolaldo,

Adelaide, March 8. —Another fire, which is said to bo tho work of an incendiary, oc curred here yesterday. The polico have arrested a man named Drew, a photographor out of employment, who is suspected of being concerned in this and other recent fires.

Melbourne, March B.—Tho cricket match between the Australian team and a fifteen of Victoria was resumed to-day. Tho fifteen continued their first innings, which closed for a total of 240, the highest scorers being Koran 83, and Groube 30. The Aus tralian team had made 113 for six wickets when tho stumps were drawn.

"Age" Specials.

A Notable Portrait for Australia. London, February 27. A portrait in oil by Mr Dowling, R.A., of the Into Lord Melbourne, the first Prime Minister under Queen Victoria, has been i purchased on behalf of Sir W. J. Clarke for presontatitn to Molbourno National Gallery. Tho Dynamite Outrages in London. Tho police have thoroughly searched the principal railway stations of London, having received intimation that a plot was in existence to destroy tho whole of tho termini of Loudon. At tho South Westorn , Railway Station, Charing Cross Station, and the Greao Western Railway Station at Paddington, bags containing dynamite were discovered, in each of which thore were clockwork infernal machines. The dynamite is of American manu facture, and it is believed that the j bags were left at the several stations last j Monday, nnd were intended to explode simultaneously with the one which caused tho damage at the Victoria station of the London, Chatham, and Dovor Railway. The New Reform Bill. The County Franchise Bill was intro duced into thoHousoofCommonslastnight. It leaves faggot votes untouched, but abolishos tho £50 rental and £12 rating qualification,and gives votes to all persons occupying housoa or land of £10 clear rate able value por annum. London, March 2.—The Australian de legates, representing tho several Chambers, will jiostpone taking any action in reference to bills of lading until tho amending Merchants Shipping Act is passed. Tho Fighting in the Soudan—Battle of EI Teh. Late intelligence from the Soudan is to the effect that the Arabs, after their defeat at El Tob, beat a retreat into the moun tains, where thoy aro now hiding. During the battle at EI Tob, deserters from the Egyptian troops at Tokar worked the Krupp guns placed in position behind the earth works which the British stormed. The in surgents wore very badly armed. Amongst tho thousands who fought only 100 were armed with rifles, tho remainder having spears. So far as can be ascertained,2,ooo Arabs were killed. Baker Pasha was wounded in the face, and Colonel Burnaby in the arm. Tho garrison at Tokar, which submitted to Osman Digna on the 10th ult., has rejoined the British troops.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Last two nights of " Tambour Major." New railway tariffs are gazetted. Tho Governor leaves for Auckland on Wednesday first.

New Zealand butter gives great satisfac tion in Glasgow. The presiding magistrate at Otahuhu Police Court has to sit on a box, while the clerk stands.

His Excellency the Governor means to see the Hot Lake district while staying in Auckland.

There are said to be fivo millions of total abstainers in England.

It has been resolved to start a herd-book for dairy stock in New South Wales. Mr Flight, late R. M. and Coroner at New Plymouth, has just died, aged 84 years.

The " black list" of San Francisco gives 22 homicides and 70 suicides duiins 1883. b

A Cheese and Butter Factory Company, with a capital of £25,000, has been started at Gisborne. | That £3 7s balance left from last year's saddlers' picnic has been handed to the Auckland Dispensary. Canada has tho largest national debt of any country in proportion to its people A new oil company, called the New Zea land Petroleum Company, has taken 1,000 acres.at Gisborne.

Wright, Leckio & Co., Glasgow, aro pro pared to dispose of a good quantity of Now Zealand butter, if shipped regularly. Sir G. M. O'Rorke, Bishop Cowie, and Rev. D. Bruce, returned yesterday from Nelson, whero they were attending tho sitting of tho University Senate. Tho cost of_ public education in New South Wales is becoming so heavy as to attract serious notice, as is also happening in this colony." Tho Minister of Public In struction for New South Wales requires this year a vote of £845,755, au advance of over 20 por cent, upon last year's vote,

THE LATE RAIN AND FLOODS.

Man Drowned at Blenheim.

Blenheim, this day. The Taylor River roso during Saturday night in consequence of two days heavy rain, and flooded the low-lying portions of the town. The weather is now fine, and the water has almost oiitirely receded. Tho damage to property .s very slight George Hare, a firewood dealer, residing at Para, on the Picton Road, whilst returning from Picton on Saturday night on horse back, was drowned in Waitohi Creek, which had overflowed its banks and covered the bridge. The body of doceased was found plose to his residence yesterday.

MINING NEWS.

[by telegraph.—own correspondent.]

Thames, this day. Queen of Beauty.—Blotches of gold were discovered on Friday in leadiDg stope upon the vein which has lately carried promising indications at No. 10 level. The manager will now resume driving operations on the leader. A trial crushing of 14 loads from winze and intermediate below No. 9 yielded 6ozssdwts. gold.

New Prince Imperial.—The rise from No. 3 level upon Mariner's reef has com municated with the winze below No. 2. This will enable a resumption of work in tl.e eastern drive at No. 3 level. Deep Level Cross.—The leader at the 640 ft, level shows an improvement as it is driven upon. The gold contained in it is in larger blotches and coarser than hitherto. Cambria.—Gold was freely seen on Satur day when breaking down the reef in the winze, but the point at which gold was seen in stripping has not yet been reached. Kurunui Hill.—The directors have authorised the manager to commence driving a cross-cut from the Albion shaft to intersect leaders in the vicinity of the Herald shaft. Work will be commenced towards the end of the week.

Mining Reports.

Mariebel.—Mr J. P. Hall, who has been requested by the directors of this mine to inspect and report on the prospects of the mine, has sent a most satisfactory account. He says that tho lode in No. 1 level, Blackmore's section, which yielded 35ozs. from 50 tons, is oasily worked, and is likely to improve in deeper ground. The main reof and Home Rule leader at No. 2 level, from which 1,550 ounces of gold were obtained, have had but little work done on them. No. 3 level has been driven 250 feet to cut cross leader.butvery little useful prospecting has been done in any of tlieso levels. Home Role Section.—At No. 3 level, the Home Rule leader has been stoped out to Blackmore's boundary and up wards to surface. It produced 1,097 ounces of gold. In the low ■ level, 320 feet of driving had been done, 70 feet on what was supposed to be the Homo Rule leader, but no gold was got until No. 1 winze (where a junction with two other leaders occurs) was reached. Mr Hall ex presses an opinion that if judiciously worked tho ground underfoot will pro duce returns as good as those obtained from the stopes. Advising re future opera tions, he suggest, that the uuworked block between Nos. 3 and 4 should be stoped out, that the footwall leader between No. 1 winze be driven on, as he believes it will prove to be the true Home Rule leader. He also recommends that Home Rule No. 3 levol be cleaned out and extended to No. 2 flat reef. Mr Hall reports that the battery is one of the best on the field, and in conclusion says that with judicious management tho mine has a fine future before it.

TAWHITAO'S VISIT TO ENGLAND.

The Alexandra correspondent of the " Waikato Times"says :—Tawhiao held hi. last March meeting at Whatiwhatihoe on Wednesday last, prior to his proceeding to England. He explained that it was im possible to wait for a large gathering, as it was deeirious that he should be in England at the time that the Parliament wa3 sitting there. Nothing was to bo done by the natives under his authority until his return. All business was to cease; none to attend tho Land Courts or take any steps with regard to lands. A petition and state ment of their grievances, protesting against Mr Bryce entering into and surveying their territory, erecting trig stations, making roads, &c, was signed oy those present for presentation to Her Majesty and the Houses of Parliament. Topia, the great chief of Ngatituwharetoa, a fino specimen of the Maori rangatira, with a most commanding presence, and a good orator, was present, and will accompany Tawhiao. Major Te Wheoro, M.H.R., was also present. All aro now ready for the journey, and will leave for England most likely by the next mail steamer, or perhaps by the Ruapehu direct.

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Honor Judge Smith.)

Potter v. Potter Wool - Scouring Company.—Claim, £95.—Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff, and Mr Edwin Hesketh for de fendant. —This case, it will be remembered, was heard at a previous sitting of the Court. The plaintiff claimed for £15 overdue salary, audalsofordamages for breach of contract by the directors of tho Company to whom he had sold the patent of a wool-scouring machine. His Honor now delivered a lengthy judg ment. Referring to the claim for wages, he said the sot off for rent could not not be allowed, tho houso not being occupied by plaintiff as tenant, but as servant for the convenience of the Company. Judgmont would be for plaintiff for the wages. His Honor then dwelt at length upon tho charges of disobedience brought against plaintiff in justification of his dis missal, and while admitting that his sympathies were with the defendants, said the plaintiff had the law with him, and judgment must be for tho plaintiff for the amount claimed.—Mr Hesketh trusted that under the circum stances costs would not bo allowed.—Mr Theo. Cooper opposed, pointing out that tho directors of tho Company might have prevented the action had they chosen.— His Honor said judgment would bo for plaintiff without costs.

Daniel McGkarey v. Hakris, Stranoe, and Jones.—Claim, £100, wages, &c—ln this cose an adjournment was granted till noxt day, it being understood that a special day would then bo set apart for the hearing of tho case, which is expected to bo a lengthy ono.

Bridhet Dakin v. JosErn Buchanan.— Claim, £28, goods.—Mr Theo. Cooper ap peared for plaintiff, and Mr Edwin Heskoth for defendant.—The claim was to rocovor value of one express cart, horse, and harness sold to defendant on February 6, ISS4.—The defendant denied tho material allegations, asserted that the plaintiff did not sell the property mentioned, and claims that ho purchased the said horse and cart from ono Maitland, who purchased it from plaintiff,—

(Left sitting.)

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Boforo Messrs W. J. Hurst nnd F. W. Clayton, J.P.s)

Drunkenness.—There wore seven persons punished for this offence.—James O'Niel, from Helensville, suffering from delirium tremens, remanded for a week.

A Wild Youth.—Richard Irwin, aged 18, was charged under the Vagrant Act with habitual drunkenness. — Sergeant Gamble said tho prisoner, although so young, was old in wickedness. He was ono of the worst larrikins in the city.—As ho had been frequently convicted, tho Bench ordored him to prison for three months with hard labour.

Eve's Temptation.—Edward and Win. Grey, Robert C. O'Noil, and Matthew Parsons, were charged with stealing a quantity of apples, value 3s, from the orchard of Mr F. Stephens, of Vermont street, Ponsonby, on the Bth instant.—Mr Napier appeared for Parsons, and said the boy was returning from bathing, and tho sight of tho apples was tempting, and ho took two ; he hoped, as tho boy had pleaded guilty, that the Bench would discharge him with a caution.—Tho Greys said they only had a few. The father could not un derstand how his boys could take the fruit, they were such good boys. — Sergeant Gamble said the Greys had been in the Court before for theft.—Mr Stephens said itwas not so much theloss of thefruit thathe cared for, but the damage done to the young trees._ Fined Is each, the parents to become sureties for their future good conduct. Breach op the I-utounding Act.— William Finlay was summoned on three chargos of permitting twenty head of cattle to stray in the Mount Eden Highway District, —Mr Hall, for the prosecution, said ho was quite prepared to go on with tho several cases, but at the request of Mr Cooper, who was unable to appear to-day for defendant, he would ask for an adjourn ment until Tuesday, tho ISth inst. —The application was granted. A Penitent.—Gonod Bennett pleaded guilty to absenting himself from the service of William Miller, bootmaker, of High-street, to whom he was an indentured apprentice. — Mr Napier appeared for defendant, and as he was willing to return to his duties, he was discharged on pay ment of £3 10s costs. . This was all the business.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.

FIRE AT HILLSBORO'.-DAMAGE _2400.

At twenty minutes to two o'clock this C: morning a fire broke out in the stable at- f tached to the residence of Mr James H ffl Hayr, Hillsboro', Three Kings. Mrs Hay. first discovered the fire through the light shining in at the bedroom window. The alarm was speedily given, but no- ! thing could be done to save the outbuildings, which comprise a stable 8 cowshed, hayloft, etc. A haystack - containing about 50 tons of hay was also destroyed, and a buggy, some harness reaping machine, and some agricultural machinery was also destroyed. Mr Hayr 5 assessed, his loss at £400, not a penny of which is covered by Insurance. The resi- \. dence was insured for £050 in the Imperial but it was not damaged at all. Incendiar'. H ism is suspected, as no other theory can bo |£ advanced to account for the origin of the ■ fire.

HOUSE DESTROYED ON FRANKLIN ROAD.

The city congregations were disturbed in the midst of their devotions at about 7.10 last evening by the vigorous and long sustained ringing of the firebells. A strong glare in the western sky indicated that thelsM conflagration was in Ponsonby, and soon 11 __ hundreds of people were running along the "S muddy streets towards the western suburb. " ■"- The house on fire proved to be an: S eight-roomed dwelling in Franklin Road, H near the Wellington-street intersection. >• The houso was owned by Mr P. Smith, anilS employ, of the Auckland Timber Company, ? and was in the occupation of Mr G. Gee, ;;' foreman at the Coffee Palace Dining Rooms, :> The family were away at church, with the '■•':''}■ exception of a little girl aged nine years, W& who had gone into Mr Montrose's residence 1 adjoining to await the return of her parents, if This little girl, after amusing herself with II the neighbour's children, returned home ffl and fell asleep on the sofa. Shortly after; m she was awakened by the heat and flames,: and on getting up saw a mass of flames :' behind the kitchen door, where the gas meter was situate. She then gave the alarm, ; J and those in the vicinity succeeded insaving * a quantity of the furniture. The fire had" ; obtained a strong hold before the arrival of the Fire Brigade, and a good deal of time ■■■'.■ was lost hunting forthefire-plugs, which had m been covered up with road metal and debris, m The Brigade, however, got on water in time • | to save the adjoining building. The house f§ occupied by Mr C. O. Montrose is the m property of Mr Sheddan. It was consider ably scorched. Mr Montrose is a loser, a - considerable portion of his furniture being damaged in removal. The 3 house destroyed was insured in the i South British Insurance for £300, m but Mr Smith estimates his loss at fully .. £150 over that amount. Mr Gee's furniture was insured in the Norwich Union for £75, , and his loss is considerable. f ,4

ENGLISH POLICY IN THE PACIFIC.

[BY CABLE-COPYRIGHT.)

(reuter's cablegrams )

London, March 5. Thk final report of tho Eastern Pacific Commission has been laid before Parliament.

It condemns the supervision of the labour traffic by colonial agents, and urges that - the latter should be appointed by the _■ Crown. The recommendation is made that the labour traffic should be more cloaely ' watched by Deputy Commissioners to be 8 appointed to the various islands. Oppo- -i 3ition is expressed to the control of the . Polynesian and New Guinea races being vested in the Colonial Governments. The t report further recommends that the High Commissionership of the Western Pacific should be disconnected from the Governor ship of Fiji, and that the High Commis sioner should reside in New Guinea.

A Press Association message says:—- - Tho report of the Western Pacific Com mission has now been published, and shows that it was correctly sum' marised in the message sent forward in October last. It recommends that any authority exerci-ed beyond the confines | of Australia should be wholly of an Imperial character, and that the existing machinery J is sufficient for the purpose. A Commis- s sioner with the status of an Australian.;' Governor should be resident in New Guinea, and naval officers on the station should be authorised to bring all offenders before tho ■ Court. It is essential that the labour traffic should be entirely under Imperial control, and that the recruiting of women should be limited to the immediate relations of male relatives.. Authority should also be given to punish outrages on whites. The Council of Britisk m Residents in the Pacific should be em powered to levy taxation to defray part of the cost of control.

London, March 7.—The "Times" con siders the Western Pacific Committee's; scheme for ruling the Pacific but a make*;l m shift, which it is thought promises to hinder tm rash action in the direction of annexation. ■;,;_- Germany and the South Sea Island Trade. London, March "6.—lt appears that in > ; September last the German Government ;, formally complainod to England about the alleged slave-dealing practices of Queens land and Fiji labour vessels in New Britain and New Ireland.

NEWMARKET LICENSING ELECTION.

Vletory of the Tomporono. Party.

As stated in our last issue, the excitement ' at Newmarket on Saturday over the licen- , sing election was something out of the ' common, and it intensified as the hour tor;,? tho closing of the poll drew near. Great ,;. influence was brought to bear by the Licensed Victuallers' Association,and quite': •;• a numbor of city publicans were at tho polling booth to assist their suburban brethren. At ono time in the afternoon,; 17 publicans were counted standing within ; 100 yards of the polling booth. Persons connected with the four Newmarket ';

breweries also rendered "yeoman's ser vice " for their cause. Notwithstanding all . exertions put forth by the A.L.V.A., the temperance party did not have any feelings of apprehension as to the result. They had previously made a careful house-to-house V canvass of tho district, ahd had received • promises of support from 90 out of the 144 ■ available voters. The doors of the polling 1 booth closed at 6 p.m., and half an hour later Mr Dinnison, the returning officer, • announced the result to be as tollowß :-r ~; Fred. George Clayton, 74; George Bishop, 69; William Edgerley, 67 S James Taite, 67; F. A. White, 66} R. W. Hammond, 64; James McColl, 61; James Mason, 60; C. Si McDonald, 60; Charles La Roche, 59. Ho declared the first five elected. The members elected comprise the whole temperance ticket. The announcement was received with every demonstration of delight by the temperance - ; sympathisers, though those of the party who had acted as Election Committee were rather surprised at their small majority. It was evident to them that voters who had promised to support the temperance cause ? had been button-holed and induced to change their opinions. Some of the tern- I perance party are also of opinion that they lost a good many votes through the action of tho Good Templars in refusing the use of tho hall for Mr Suitor's meeting last week. '

FRENCH LITERARY SOCIETY'S CONCERT.

A iiigii-y successful and very pleasur able concert was given by the French Litorary Society on Saturday evening In the Young Men's Rooms, boforo a select and crowded audience. In fact, many lata arrivals were unablo to gain admittance. Mr Albin Villeval (Hon. See.), who presided, opened tho concert with a short address, after which an ottractiveprogramme was gone through without interruption, excepting the usual interval for conversation. The gem of tho evening was one of Haydn's string quartettes, which was superbly played by Messrs C. and J. Hemus, Clongh, and Edger. They were rapturously encored, when they rcsponrtod with that original clover melange, tho "Kaleidoscope." MrEdger gave in first-class stylo a nocturne by Hampel gsa-ellosolo.inwhichhemaniftstedthomastery ho has gainod over his expressive instrument. Mies Brown, Miss Florence Clayton, and Mr Webb played pianoforte solos with great facility and artistic talent, while Masters Ml and Pi Levy contributed a duot for piano and violin. Sirs E, M. Judson sang with great delicacy and taste, to a. string quartette accompaniment, tho song, " Only tho Night Winds Sigh Alone," and a lady amateur sang the French song, by Gounod, ".Cnvoi do FIou»." Mr Knox gave Pinsuti's "I Foar No Foe*' with great spirit, and Mr S. It. Keesing rendered "The Bcllringer" and " Sunshine and Rain." Mr Hoacott also sang a couple of songs, viz., Dibdln's "Tom Bowling" and "You and 1* The singing of "La Marseillaise" brought the concert to a close. Messrs Webb and MarUp Played the accompatu__epta,(ind to thegratlncji turn of the lady performers, the ChairniMi gallantly presented each of them with a hand, some bouquet >•■•-■-• • ? i!; -

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1884.



Special Advertisements. TjIIRE ! FIRE !! FIRE !!! THE SALE OF DAMAGED GOODS HAS NOW COMMENCED AT T j\£c]V[ASTERS. if This la a ehanco seldom to he mot with by Buyers ot - DRAPERY, AND - MILLINERY. CLO-HING, As Most ot the Stock is but SLIGHTLY DAMA«_», Yet all wiU he SOLD AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Ladles' Hats, from Id each Ladies' Capes, from 2s Ladles' Costumes, from Is 6d Good Trimmed Millinery, very cheap Prints, from 2_d yard Light Summer Dresses, from Id yard Millinery Net, from Id yard Men's Pelt Hats, from ud each Men's Mole Trousers, from 4s Men's Tweed Trousers, from 5s T. M o M A S T E R, 2.X, QUEEN-STREET (OPPOSITE THE MARKET). T> ONSO NB V VINEYARD GRAPES. GRAPES. GRAPES. Wholesale and Retail. THOMAS STEADMAN & CO., Seed Merchants, Next to Mr Wiseman's. Queen-street. TDRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, FOR 1884 IS NOW ON SALE AT ALL BOOKSELLERS. 0 BUILDERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS. The undersigned are prepared to Excavate Allotments in the Lower Parts of tho City upon specially f avouiaUe terms. W. fc G. WINSTONE. RESS AND MANTLEMAKING.— MISS SEALE (recently from England) desires to inform the ladies of Auckland that sho has commenced business as Dress and Mantlemakor, and hopes b? strict attention to ordors, together with moderate charges, to secure a share of their patronage.—Address _______________ Karangahgpe Road. -fCTEW DRESSM_-_£eß'S _CND MIL JL\_LINER,S ESTABLISHMENT. - MRS DAVY has muoh plea_uro in' Informing the Ladies of the City of Auckland and Suburbs that Bho has commenced business In Hobson street, opposite Clyde House, as DRESS MAKER and MH,UINBR, and hopei; by erSea. vouring to please and by Keoaonablo Charees. tomoritasharoof tho Ladies'patronage. Straw Hats and Bonnets Cleaned. Also, Music, Draw ing, and Wax and other Fancy Work taught by tho Misses Davy, N SALE, at very Low Rates, by the undersigned, In Lot- to suit Purchasers— OATS .PATMEAL M-gas WOODS FLOUR .FOWL WHEAT TEA BRAN . SUGAR SHARPS POTATOES CHAFF BUTTER BONEDUST, &c, &c, &c. Agents for the following— The Celebrated "ALBANY FOOD" for Infants—thp sale of this article is immense. The .Unrivalled HEMATITE PAINT from Kamo, quality not equalled. Th"b Hikurangi Sawmill, orders taken for BUILDING TIMBER at low sates, and sup plied at short notice. E. raTC-_E-_SON & CO., 19, Queen■stbehb, - The annual tea in connection with the Poasonby Baptist Sunday-school takes plaoe to morrow evening, the Hth instant, in the Chapel, atjiao p.m. The public meeting will follow at 7.3!) p.m., when addresses will bo given by Revs. • fpnrgeon, _Cair, Carter, and .other, frionds. Mck-ts, Is 6d each; for the tea, may be obtained . arqm teaobers and Mends, or at the door. Bicycles* uwraualled for finish, price and :^A^^S!^^^ *W«". *•« ; ' Perambnlatom and carpets, raversiblfi Wejole wheela_d4*her kWS p^ra_ibXt_r_ - b*t opened tmm-n to ci. Newaffirgs BmssoTa and tapestry carpets. _r*___h yotS: ' "' Warehouse, Qnoen-streot! '* .. ■.*'*.. '::..■'■ '.j Mr .L'-il'v ■':■: 'a ■ '-:»/wiM ':,. -■~ :;■■ ?di :,:■ ..■:, :■



Special Advertisements. DR. PHILS ON, Lato District Surgeon, Attends fsom 10 a.m. to 1 o'clock p.m., AND DR. J. H. HONEYMAN From 11 a.m. to 1 o'clook p.m., at Aickin's, THE PHARMACY Queen-street TENDERS WANTED For the Whole of the Stock of ___ MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING AND MERCERY OF THE NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY. It is quite New, not being more than ten months old. The Men's and Boys' Clothing has been Manufactured at the Kaiapoi Factory, and Tenders will close on MONDAY, 10th tost NOVELTIEQ OVELT I E O. EX S.S. DORIC. MILNE AND CHOYCE Have just Opened Several Cases of Novelties, including— VERY HANDSOME SASH RIBBONS FANCY LACE BOWS FANGY LACE TIES OPERA WRAPS MOB CAPS PLASTRONS, for street ahd evening wear KERCHIEFS, New and Fancy Designs LACES, including Coloured Beaded Laces and the New Flouncing Lace GOLD BRAIDS VELVETEENS, tho now Twill Back. M ILNE & ChOY.E, QUEEN-STREET. Q/\ PER CENT. DISCOUNT. -VJH- T3ATTRAY Desires to inform his Customers and tho Publio that, owing to the Increase in his GENTLE MEN'S MERCERY BUSINESS, and conse quent want of Room for tho proper display of the LARGE SHIPMENTS OF NOVELTIES TO ARRIVE for that Department, he has determined to CLEAR OUT THE WHOLE OF HIS LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF READY-MADE CLOTHING AND WOOLLENS. To effect this result as speedily as possible, he has decided to OFFER THE ENTIRE STOCK OF THESE GOODS AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. It is woll-known that all Articles offered for srle at NEW ZEALAND HOUSE are marked in Plain Figures, the excellence of which plan is admitted by its numerous patrons. TO ALL CASH PURCHASERS OF READY-MADE CLOTHING AND WOOLLENS There will bo allowed from those marked prices (which compare very favourably with stmilar goods shown elsewhere) the ENORMOUS HSCOUNT of TWENTY PER CENT., or FOUR SHILLINGS IN THE POUND. SALE NOW ON. C GENTLEMEN'S BLACK CLOTH MORNING COATS GENTLEMEN'S BLACK WORSTED, MORNING COATS GENTLEMEN'S TWEED SINGLE [__, BREASTED SACS fC; GENTLEMEN'S TWEED PAGET HH SUITS O GENTLEMEN'S TWEED SINGLE BREASffED SAC SUITS I « GENTLEMEN'S TWEED TROUSERS __ J AND VESTS t_, i GENTLEMEN'S TWEED TROUSERS tX GENTLEMEN'S MACINTOSH X^OATS P GENTLEMEN'S TWEED OVER- O COATS y YOUTHS' WORSTED SINGLE PH BREASTED SACS YOUTHS' TWEED SINGLE p£] BREASTED SAC SUITS W YOUTHS' TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS H YOUTHS' MACINTOSH COATS V. YOUTHS' TWEED OVERCOATS □ f BOYS' WORSTED SAC SUITS " BOYS' TWEED SAC SUITS r r\ BOYS' WORSTED SAC COATS t'_ BOYS' TWEED TROUSERS AND C 3 VESTS _- BOYS' TWEED TROUSERS ___ BOYS' MACINTOSH C-ATS N BOYS' WITNEY AND TWEED Y-4 OVERCOATS » l_3 SMALL BOYS' WORSTED SUITS □ SMALL BOYS' FANCY TWEED li _v SUITS ffi 1 SMALL BOYS' MAN-O'-WAR SUIT CO SMALL BOYS' JERSEY SUITS BLACK BROADCLOTH AND DOE _? BLUE VENETIAN AND DIAGONAL D BLUE AND BLACK WORSTEB S~. COATINGS P WEST OF ENGLAND AND SCOTCH , fa TWEEDS .MOSG-EL AND ROSLYN TWEEDS SILK AND WOOL VEBTINGS WHITE MARCELLA VESTINGS V. &o„ &c, Sco. REMEMBER) 1. The Goods are all marked in plain figures, and are good value at the marked prices. 2. The Stock is New, Seasonable, and Well assorted. 3. The Name of the House is a sufficient guarantee that Furst-cteSß Goods only will be offered. 4. For every Pound's worth purchased 20 per cent (four shillings in the pound) will be re turned to ready-money purchasers. 5. As such advantages are obtainable only once perhaps in a lifetime, it is desirable to note the address and make an early inspection. William Rattray, CLOTHIER AND GENERAL DRAPER, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 178, 180, ahd 182, Queen-street, Auckland (__ur doors below the New Savings Bank), 13EAD! |>EAD! JJE.AP! JUDICIOUS ADVERTISING IN EVERY BUSINESS IS THE KEYSTONE OF SUCCESS. Merchants, Tradesmen, and .hose in business are informed that the New Zealand and Inter colonial News and Advertising Agency is now established in those Commodious and conveni ently situated premises, No. 18, Shorthpd-street, a few doors from tho General Post-office. The Agency is prepared to take advertisements for all papers in New Zealand and tho Australian Colonies; also, for all the leading journals in every part of the world. ' - The Agency has the sole right to Issue the theatrical paper known as the ENTR'ACTE in the Opera House and Theatre Royal. The Manager of the Agency having been ap pointed Agent and Corre-pp-dent for leading journals in all parts of tho A.stralasian Colo nies, and being in receipt of Ewmangea, has opened a well-lighted and commodious Reading Room for the convenience of his clients. WILLIAM SYLVESTER PULFORD, NEW ZEALAND & INTERCOLONIAL NEWS & DVERTISING AGENCY, NO. 18, SHOR.LAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND. T> U T C H E R AND CO., STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS, . ARE PREPARED TO TAKE LARGE OR SMALL CONTRACTS. j LARGE OR SMALL CONTRACTS. < ENGINES FOR HIRE. '!■■'•'' ' '" ~~ :' ,i <WOo_ PUMP.ED ,FOB .pHTP_g!NT.



S. Coombes's Advertisement. OUR TJREMIS.ES UR Jtremises (CANADA BUILDINGS} WILL BE Cl os c rv LOS E U TOMORROW (TUESDAY), MARCH 11, TO ENABLE US TO PREPARE THE SALVAGE STOCK FOR SALE. COMUSNOINO ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12. QAMUEL i^OOMBES & r\o„ QUEEN-STREET.



A series of draught matches will be played this week at Thomas's tobacconist shop, Groy-street. See advertisement,



Contrapts taken for all kinds of concrete work, large or-mail, and estimates and other information giving to those wishing to do thoir own work.—John Wilson and Co., 75, Queen street.—[Ad vr.l