SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

u-rtr u-ATFI- /This Evening. 11.50 H!-._ «Al_-K^- 0 .- norro -Morning, __-.Si-T.-Th_- Evening, C.29 BUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.53 v MOON'S AGE.—First Quarter, 6Ui, 1.12 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Zealandia, P.M. s.s., Webber, from Sydney Wairarapa, s.s., Chatflold, from the South. Macgregor, s.s., Johnson, from Whangarei Golden Isle, schooner, Carmicliael, from Tonga Te Anau, s.s., McGeo, from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, for Whangarei Wellington, s.s- Farquhar, for Russell Icna, s.s., Amodeo. for Tauranga Rowenn, s.a., Norris, for Mercury Bay . Farm. Kelly ketch, WilllonJ, for Mongonui ZeaUmdia, K-5.3,, Webber, for San Francisco

IMPORTS.

Per Te Anau, from Sydney-727 lengths pipe, I.KH packages mm, 22 sacks salt, 318 packages, 80 bags rice, fi cases, 20 bags bouedust, OS cases fritt, quantity of packages, ex Fenstanton, 50 packages stores. lOhhds. beer, 100 boxes candles. 2 pumps, 20 kegs, 5 trusses, 81 cases brandy, 100 sacks oatmeal, 9 sticks linseed. 80 kegs butter, 41 packages tea, 25 rams. 1 cylinder, 200 sacks flour, 1 biles sacks, 4 tolls lead.

Per Golden Isle, from Tonga-32 tons cobra, 4 cases fruit, 2 cases curios.

Per Te Anau, from Sydney—s62 matß and 115 gunnies sugar. 11 cases periodicals, 1000 spokes, 37 cases fruit, 7 bales paper.

EXPORTS. * Per Oceola for Br_bano (to be loaded at Mercury Bay)-IGS,9cD feet timber. Per Albert the Good for Melbourne (to be loaded at Whangaparapara, Great Bamer) ---2_,000 feet timber.

Inwards Coastwise.—Lizette, from Thames, with 22,000 feet timber.

Outwards Coastwise. — Fanny Kelly, for Mongonul; lizette, for Thames; Mahurangi, for Coromandel. The barque. Jules Marie, for Melbourne, via Kaipara, and tho schooner Louie, for Noumea, via Mercury Bay, entered outwards at tho Customs to-day. . The schooner Queen left Hokianga for Auck land yesterday.

Tho brigantine Borealis arrived at Sydney from Port Mackay on February 22.

Tho three-masted schooner Handa Jsle loft Newcastle for Oamaru on February 20.

Tbe schooner Belle Brandon, after a lengthy Island cruise, arrived at Sy_noy from New Britain on February 25.

•*The brig Irene arrived at New York from Auckland on February 29, having made the passage in 87 dayß. The brigantine Seagull left Timaru for Auck land yesterday. •»

The scnooner Golden lslo arrived from Tonga last evening, after a fair weather passage of ll.days. ; .

A large barque, bound South, passed Russell at 6 a.m. to-day. She will probably prove a vessel from Newcastle for this port.

The following vessels cleared at the Customs to-day :—Oceola, brigantine, Bezer, for Bris bane, via Mercury Bay; Albert the Good, brig, LeMaistre. for Melbourne, via Great Barrier.

The new schooner Waireka which left here for Hokianga on Thursday afternoon last, arrived at the latter port last evening, after a smart passage. Captain Johnson reports her as a veryiast sailer, and comes up to his h'^hest expectations. The S.B. Macgregor arrived from Whangarei last evening with the following passengera :- Mesdames Ross, Stuart, J. L. Clark, and Louvero. Messrs J. Young, Campbell. K. B. Caldwell, -albraith. D. McGrogcr, Jackson, and Loubero. Cargo: 30 bags gum, 80 cases fruit, :G sacks potatoes, 10 boxes eggs, 10 kega butter, 3 crates fowls, 2 tons sundries.

ARRIVAL OF THE ZEALANDIA.

The R.M.B. Zealandia arrived from Sydnoy at 11.30 p.m. ycstei-ay, and berthed outside of tho Ruap.hu. Captain . Webber reports .-Dis charged Sydney pilot at 4.10 on Thursday, the 28th February, eighted Cape Maria Van Diemen's Ught at 3.50 on Monday, March 3, received Auckland pilot at 10.25 p.m., and arrived at 11.30 p.m. During the passage ex perienced light easterly^ and north-easter y winds and fine weather. Passengers for Auck land:—Saloon: Mr D. Manson, Mr and Mrs McMillan, nurse, and child, Mr W. C. Goddard, Mr C. A. Roley, Mr and MrsEverard and ohild, Mr and Mrs J. J. Lees, Mr Mumbard, Mr C. M. Kenworthy, Mr and Miss Everard, and 2 m the steerage. Tho Zealandia had also I saloon and 4 steerago passengers for Honolulu, and 50 saloon and stißteerage for San Francisco, booked through from Sydney.

DEPARTURE OF THE ZEALANDIA.

Tho following passengers booked to leave for San Franoisoo and Honolulu by the Zealandia, to sail at! p.m. to-day: Saloon: Mr and Mrs M. A. Nicholas, Messrs Sutter, H. J. Huxtable, Thomas S.Breesh, W. Maddsen and wife. ,C. C. and Armltoge, Thomas F, Southern, S. Fore man 'and wife, 11. Thompson and wife, John London, J. Robson, Captain IBrotherton, Capt. Kennedy do Protenßki, MlsslEliza Judd, Mrs Nicholas and maid,>nd 22 steerage.

ARRIVAL OF THE TE ANAU.

The s.s. To Anan arrived here to-day at 12.30 pm. She loft Sydney on the 28th February^at 4.30 p.m., clearing the heads at 6.15 p.m. On the first passedßinKarooma. Pas-ed the Three lvingsontho3rdMarohat3 p.m.. and roundod Nora Cape at 7 p,_, arriving;hore aaabove. Experienced Ught easterly winds and smooth water throughout. Passengers: Saloon-^lessi- J. J. Walters, Wm. Ginn, Raymond, E. D. Day, H A. Fry. J. A. Fry. Jennings. T. Bornsteln, A. Emerson, Ormorod, J. AB_ Hanna, Rev. Or. Kolynack, Bir George Wbltmore, Mr and Mrs Poulton, Mrs Kellett and two children, Mrs K. Tutechka and cUUd, Miss E. O'Connell, Mrs J. Hay. Mrs Williamson, Mr G. George, Mr F. W. Blackmore. R. Kelly. Prico, O. Tracey, J. T. Cook, and 21 in the steerage. Wo are indebted to Mr JamesCflmpbelLpurser, for press paresis, reports, &o.

ARRIVAL OF THE WAIRARAPA Tho s.s, Wairarapa arrived alongside the Queen-street Wharf at 11.30 a.m. to-day. She left Melbourne at 5.30 p.m. on Uie 20th -lt^ reached Hobart at noon on the 22nd. loaded and discharged a large quantity of bark and fruit, sailing again at 7 p.m. Experienced fine weather o_ tho passage, reaching the Bluff at 5 p.m. on tho 25th. after a passage of 2 days 19 hours; arrived at Port Chalmers at daylight on tho 26th, where the Wairarapa was detained till 5 n.m. on the 28th, receiving tho Auckland portion of the Fenstantons cargo; called at tyttelton on the 29th, Wellington on the Ist, Napior on the 2nd, and Gisborno on the 3rd, leaving the latter port, at lp.m. PflSsengerß:- From Bluff: Mrs andMlsa Vatern, Mr McLean, From Dunodin: Mrs Stewart, MjfS Moran, Messrs Brown, Watson, Bi-qmnold, Fergusson, T H. FergUß3on. J. S. Murray, Allen, Black, Ree MoDonald. From Lyttelton: Mesdameß Roberts. Gibbs, Snow, Day, Staines, Easter brook, MltcheU and family, WUson. 2 o_tl____ and servant; Misses Roberts ana Mitchell; Messrs Collier, Dlghy. BuU, Glbbs, Murray. Aynsloy, J. Anderson, oWH son. Webster, Fergusson, Co-Hney, Sten bouse, Munro, Laing, Levy, Captain Mitchell, -from Wellington: Mesdames Man oarrow, Hoborts, Boardroan, Duncan, Mayo; Mißses :-anoarrow, Boardman, Maunsell, Mayo; Meßsrs Roberts, Manoarrow, Gamble, <i.nt_ Perry Goadbrodger. Clark, Sinolair, X Ro^J_lllen, Rev, SoKenrie Frazer. Rev. SomervUle, Mr MoCrea, Mr DougUeau, Mr Thwaltes. Mr Slbbln, Colonel MoArtney, Mr Duncan, Mr Clark, Mr Carter, Mr Caynon, Mr R-tehle Mr Mayo, Mr MoArtoev. From Napier' Mis P^v Miss Jack, Mr Morley, Mr Sw_ateDnle Mr Chessell, Mr Eston. Frtim IfsboSe: MreEait, Mrs kffl, Miss Recs, Miss Hitching.. Miss Rosoe, Miss Waters, MissTaylor, Mrs wlbb, Mrs Norrifl. Messrs BaUoy, Roes, Tyler, Ackroyd, Mr Crae, Sage, and Ouctor. From Melbourne: Mr and Mrs HarriiOtr and Mrs Day. Mos?rs Solomon, Scheeber, Welster, Russell, Cox, B^wn, Beach,^^MoLean, and^ 53 In tho steerago. We are indebted to Mr H. O. Taylor, purser, tor files, reports, etc.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Wanaka, a.«., NovlUe.from tho South

DEPARTURES. Hannah Mokau. a.s., Dale, for Raglan, Kawhla, and Waitara

The Union Co.'ss.s. Wanakn arrived from the South at°7.ls ___ morning, with 25 sacks oate. 50 ciies fr_it,l7l kegs ant 21 eases.tatter^ thofoUowlng passenger.- Mpsdames KgK wood, SUvoster, Craigvlulle, HDL Md «-*£• Misses OsUer, Godfrey, and Middleton. Dr. GiDPS, Mcssrg Cippi. Grnon, Webster, K.rk wo-d, HUbralth, jffl Skeet, Miss Pomeroy and company, and 8 in steerage. The s.s. Wanaka returned South at 1 p.m. Passengersi-Mlsses Paton. Wood, Mreßennot^ MFanl Mrs Brown, Mr ajfd Mrs Gibson and two children. Messrs V. Btndon. Bennett, R. Wolls, Thatcher, F. Potter, MoMastors, Mar croe, Pitehor, Stamp,

The a._ Hannah Mokau left for Waitara, via Raglan and Kawhla, at 12 o'olock to-dry, with 112 pkgs. sundries.

The s.s. Stormblrd was expected to arrive to-day but had not put in an appearance up to 1 o'clock. ~ ,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whax-Abki, thta day.—Arrived. Waitaki, from Auckland, 7.30 a.m. Wanoanoi, this day—Sailed i Stormbird.foe Oneh un_a, 11 a.m»

Bum. this day. — Arrived: Waihora,at. 7.30 p.m. yesterday. She aalls at 4 p.m. to-day for the North. Passengers for AucMand- Messrs Oswald, Mr and Mrs Levinsohn. For Russell: Mr and Mrs Douglas.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :—

This Day

For Watorford, Tauranga, etc., per Rotoma'

hana, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waijra, Whanga rei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, sth inst.

For .Vhitianei and Upper Mill, per Oceola, at

8 a.m. For Coromandel, por Coromandel. at 1.30 p.m. T"er Wairarapa as follows:— For India, China. Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colo nies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi, or via Naples, for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and addressed, at 4 p.m. Money Orders, for Australia only, at 3 p.m. For registered leitersand newspapers, at 3 p.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne only at 4,20. p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4.30 p.m. For Wellington and Southern Ports, per Rua pehu, at 5 p.m.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Poat-offlce, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March 4,

Abbott's Opera House—Royal Comic Opera Company, 7.45 p.m. Newmarket—Temperance Mooting, 7.30 p.m. St. James's Hall—Litorary and Musical Read ings by Mr Boak, 8 p.m. New North Road Mcetlng-houß*—Lecture by Henry Exl<f (evangelist), •' The Catacombs or Rome," 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

P.T.O. asks: (1) By whom and when are the City Burgess Rolls for lfSl-S to be compiled ? (2) Up to what date the names of ratepayers who have paid their taxes can be placed on the Roll? (3) Who superintends the printing of the Roll? >'(4) Where are the Burgess Rolls to be exhibited for the inspection of the rate payers prior to their final revision? We answer: (1) By persons whom tho Council may employ under the Town Clerk. (2) Up to the date of the sitting of the Burgcs3 Roll Revision Court, not being later than April. (3) The compilor after the reader. (1) As regularly notified by advertisement—at the Council offices, up till April 21st, Inclusive.

Birth.

MOORE.—On March 3, at Hargrave-stroot. College Road, the wife of Mr David Moore of a daughter.'

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1881.

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

It is too late to attempt to dissuade the licensed victuallers of Auckland from going on with tho election petition-proceedings by which thoy hope to overthrow the recent licensing elections in the city wards ; but we cannot refrain from expressing both surprise and regret at the resolution. Sur prise, because we cannot imagine how the licensing interest can hope to gain anything by the move ; and regret, because its cortain effect is to intensify the partizan feeling, and perhaps tempt the victorious temperance people to adopt retaliatory tactics. No matter how a popular election may bo de oided, it is always advisable to accept tho inevitable. The vox populi may not be the infallible vox dei, but once it has spoken it should not be lightly challenged. This* challenger, as in the present instance, is apt to find himself ranged against public opinion, with the prospect of learning how it feels to kick against the pricks. How ever enticing it may be to'the legal mind to split hairs over a technical question, it is evident that no principle is involved in the appeal against the recent elections, and that no point will be scored against the tem perance party, even though the elections are declared invalid. Supposing the peti tion is successful, no fault will have beeiL proved against the elected committees cA those who voted for them ; and the public1,, called on a trivial pretext to go through the labour of voting over again, will hot have the most angelic feelings towards those at whose instance the unnecessary excitement and trouble have been entailed upon them. The licensed victuallers may believe that the late defeat at the polling booths was a misadventure—a result of their own laches in not having properly aroused the public sentiment and canvassed the voters, and we do not say that such a belief is devoid of foundation ; but their proper course in the circumstances was to grin and bear it, trusting that a liberal and impartial public, after the flush of the contest was over, would not allow any injustice to be perpetiated against the public-house interest. Instead or doing this they will by their action array the public against them, and alienate the sympathies of those whose sense of fair play would otherwise have ensured just consideration of their claims. The law courts may (as they probably will) overthrow the eleotions; but the public will again appeal to the ballot-boxes, with every as surance of carrying the same candidates as before. All this is to be deplored, not only as an unnecessaay waste of energy, but as a wanton exciting of party spirit. We do not imagine the temperance party will defend the late elections; if they are wise they will save their breath for more utili tarian purposes. They have nothing to lose by an adverse decision, and whether tho elections are voided or not, tho sensible men of the party are well aware that in their administration of the Licensing Act they cannot go further than an enlightened pub lic opinion will support them.

Insurance Business in the Colony.

The discussion which has been going on in this city regarding rates of insurance receives timely comment from the reports of two insurance companies—the Standard and the Equitable—which held their annual meetings at Dunedin yesterday. The first named Company declares a dividend of 74 per cent., and carries forward £1,607 to next year. These are small profits, as insurance profits go in the colony; and the Chairman, in accounting for this unfavour able state of things, took occasion to point out two contributing causes. Firstly, the Company had had "a bad year"—losing heavily in marine and other risks; but he chiefly blamed . the low rate of premiums for tho result. "Com petition," he said, "is no doubt a good thing in all business when conducted on sound principles, but the fierce, and I am warranted in calling it reckless, competition to which the business is subjected just now, has reduced the rates of premiums so low that I believe the combined experience of companies would show that there is at least no margin of profit, if it did not, indeed, prove that the indemnity is being sold at less than it costs." Replying to a question, the Chairman said the directors had used their utmost endeavours to get other com panies to agree to " a proper tariff " —which we suppose means the highest tariff they could by combined effort obtain—but with out success. His desponding remark that " there is very little prospect of a colonial tariff being brought about," will be received with pther than saddened feelings by the public, whose interest. it is to have the fullest amount 0. healthy competition in every branch of buslpASS. The cure of un healthy competition must proceed from the insurance coropan. es ifeep^lyps; but they must seek It in somp other way tljan by forming a powerful combination such as would mean a virtual monopoly, The Equitable Insurance Company, started last year, has declared a dividend of 8 per cent,, and its directors do not make any complaint of low premiums, -his dividend is only ob tained, however, at the cost of the reserve fund—a course which will manifestly not' increase public con fidence in the concern. These two reports seem to combine in testifying that the minimum rate of premium compatible witfe eg> -iH|ty has pretty well been reached ; ofts H companies doing "more business e..n ~ijs '0y ljie/»yier-'dividends, this is moro due.' to _a_'ef.l ,an 4 #_!_ dis tribution of business than "$9 jfchs ..atep qharged. No doubt 'tho general 'con sensus of the insurance offices, acted upon by public opinion, will oil heretofore keep insurance rate's within due bounds, and render .the business profitable to shareholders and beneficial to the community. Last year all ,tho American companies east of the Rooky Mountains J.o'st fjeavily, instead of having dividends to "Jeclajp-r-a condition of. things resulting from low premiums, „nd which no one would like to see prevailing in £his colony. 'To'be 'of any service, insurance companies miist.Jie able to'exist On a sound commercial basis, and to lay past substan

tial reserves against seasons of disaster; it is easily seen that profits of 7J and 8 per cent, are insufficient in this colony, where meney can be invested on heritable security at these rates; and there is doubt less a good dsal to be said for the com panies in their attempts to raise the rate of premiums.

His Excellency Sir Wm. F. D. Jervois, Governor of the colony, will, it isunderstood, leave Wellington for Auokland on Wednes day, 12th inst. He will .be accompanied by Lady and tho Misses Jervois, Rev. W. Jervois (his son), as well as the members of his suite and his servants. It is the inten tion of His Excellency to make a lengthened stay in the northern capital, and he is therefore bringing his own horses and carriages with him. During the period of his sojourn here it is, we believe, Hi 3 Ex cellency's intention to inspect the Auckland harbour and others in the North, with a view to reporting on the defences of the colony.

A large number of persons visited the steamer Wairarapa to-day for the purpose of inspecting the damage sustained in her collission with the Adelaide, particulars of which have already been reported. The injury, however, is so slight that many failed to perceive it, and wore inclined to believe that accounts had been greatly exaggerated.

Sir George Whitmoro was a passenger by the steamer To Anau, which arrived from Sydney to-day.

The steamer Triumph still continues to bo an object of great interest to the com munity as she lies on the sand off Mechanics' Bay. Numorous boating parties visit hor daily, and indulge in tho mild excitement of rowing through the hole in her hold.

Universal activity prevailed in shipping to-day, for in addition to a large number of sailing vessels, there were berthed at Queeu-streot Wharf tho New Zealand Shipping Company's large steamer Ruopehu, the mail steamer Zealandia, and the Union steamers To Anau and Wairarapa. The traffic during the day was .consequently very heavy, and was some what impeded by the crowds of people who kept moving about the large steamers oitli6r on busfness or on pleasure bent.

The impudent pertinacity displayed by travelling agents and canvassers for busi ness firms in their daily tours for custom through tho suburbs is again a subject of complaint. At one house in Ponsonby the other day, a brazen-faced individual was informed that there was no chance to trade, but ho was determined to hold the fort. Repeated assurances that nothing was required were of no avail, and for nearly an hour he kept the door opon with his foot while ho recited tho praises of his wares, the lady of the house meanwhile doing all she knew how to rid horself of hor unweloomo visitor. Angry remon strance proved utterly unavailing, and there was even some difficulty in pro vensing tho rude fellow from forcing his way into the house. A thorough cowhiding at the hands of an irate husband appears to bo the most likely method of putting a stop to a nuisance such as this.

By arrival of the schooner Golden Isle from Tonga, wo loam that from February 7 to February 10 n sovere humcano provailo 1 there, and did considerable damage to dwelling houses and plantations. Several buildings were destroyed, and trees wero blown out of tho ground, but fortunately no lives wero lost.

By the stoamer Rotomahana, from Thames, to-day, Mr J. E. Macdold, Chief Judge of the Nativo Lands Court, along with Judges Mnir and Puckey, arrived in town. Thoy have just returned from hold ing a Court at Tauranga, from which place they weot overland to Thames.

Yesterday, Mossrs W. F. Buckland, T. Ching. M. Clark, James Hardio, and C. Hesketh wero eloctod unopposod as tho Cicensing Committee for tho district of Romuera.

The ohargo of supplying boor on Sunday, the 24th ult., by Win. H. Corbet*, of tho Royal Georgo Hotel, Newmarket, was heard this morning at tho Police Court bofore His Worship tho Mayor and Mr F. 11. Hull. Mr Heskoth appeared in defence John Ponn, a lodger, Mrs Hope, Mrs Good man, and Constablo Graham gavo evi dence, but tho evidence failed to show that there had been a sale. Mr Hesketh ad dressed the Bench on tho simple merits of tho case without going into technicalities. Tho Bench remarked that tho police hud dono their duty, but tho disclosures wero insufficient for a conviction, and the case was dismissed.

Samuel Young, omnibus proprietor, charged with using insulting language to ward Edward Dines Halstead on tho 22nd instant, was heard in the Polico Court to day. Mr Hugh Campbell appeared in defence and Mr Brassey for complainant. The evidonco as in tho former caso. Tho hearing lasted two hours and resulted in the conviction of defendant, who was fined 20s and costs,

At Mount Albert to-day, Messrs John M. Alexander, Edward Allen, William La Granade Mitchell, Allan Kerr Taylor, and Allan Waterhouse wore nominated for the office of Licensing Commissioners, and boing tho number required, were declared duly elected, Mr Thos. W. Soamnn acting as substitute Returning Oflicor. The first meeting for election of Chairman will tako place on Friday next, at 3.30 p.m., at tho office of tho Clerk, 31 Insurance Buildings.

To the Editor : Sir,—lf Mr Hamilton was, at any timo sinco his election to the Par nell School Committeo, disqualified by boing adjudged a bankrupt, by what process of law is lie now qualified to take his seat at the Board meetings ? Tho whole thing is in a nutshell. There is, in reality, no School Committee for Pnrnell for tho cur rent year, and as there is no clause in the Education Act to meet the case, it is equally clear that the central Board can make no alterations as regards tho teachers. Tho six gentlemen remaining of what was once a Committee may shako hands for a year and depart.—lam, &c,, Parnell.

Another narrow escape from drowning has to be recorded, and, as on many pre vious occasions, the victim, a fireman named Thomas King, belonging to tho Ruapehu, tumbled over the wharf near the watermen's steps, which would appear to be a favourite spot for exciting scenes of this character. The accident was fortunately observed by Williams tho waterman, and Constable Kearney. A life buoy was thrown to the man, but he failed to lay hold of it, and was carried by the tide under the wharf. Williams and a sailor belonging to the cutter Lancashire Lass succeeded in rescuing the man along side of the ketch of tho Opotiki. Ho was then in a very exhausted condition, but re covered aftei' having been relieved of his wet clothes and wrapped in dry blankets.

Birkenhead residents are to-day holding their annual excursion and picnic,—tho place chosen being the island of Motutapu, thrown open to them through tho kindness of the proprietors, Messrs Reid Brothers. The ferry steamer Victoria had beon chartered for the occasion, and left the Sugar Works wharf about 8.30 a.m.,pieking up passengers en route at Birkenhead and Stokes's Point wharves as well as several city friends at Queen-street Wharf. Beautiful weather favoured the trip, and the excursionists, numbering about 200, had every prospect of spending a most en joyable day. '-'

An elderly person, named Mary Oakes, was charged under the Vagrant Act with being an habitual drunkard. The old lady strongly and emphatically denied the soft impeachment, and appealed to Constable Mitchell, who, she affirmed, had a sym- Eathetic heart beneath his garb of blue. >efendant said she was never drunk, but was afflicted, and oftenappeared drunk when really it was palpitation of the heart; she was an old woman, and would bo ashamed to get drunk. The officials proved that de fendant was speechless drunk. Defendant: "Oh, you naughty constable; I thought you had a heart, but you have not. Mitchell, Mitchell, I've done wi' ye now and forever." (Laughter). Tho sentence of two months' imprisonment struck the old Jady dumb, and she was assisted out of Court to await a trip to paradise.

To the Editor; Sir,—We were muoji surprised to sco a local in your paper this evening referring to the Royal Insurance Company and the position we have taken with regard to tho recently-adopted tariff, and we regret its publication, as we havo already remonstrated privately against misrepresentations which have been circu lated, to our prejudice, on this and other matters relating to' our business. Will Councillor Harper be good enough to in form us; either publicly or privately, from jibofff he acquired his, information as to our Hjstpuctiohs'boing—as'he'is reported to U. ave said—" not to sfgn tho compact, but to aot up to it?'' ' Our letter of instructions, now bofore us, in no way justifies the state ment made by his informant."Councilor Devore was perfectly correct in stotiiijgthat wo declinedto join the arrangement, and that we'afe in rio way committed toit. Having gone fully into tho reports heroin alluded,to in a circular which" we had pre pared and' are 'about to issue, we will not now trespass further on your space.—Wo are, &c, JoNEg & Lusher, Agents.—Auck land, March 1, 1884. "

The Auckland Hospital librarian acknow ledges with many thanks the receipt of 27 vplumos of the Holy Bible from the Venerable Archdeacon Alaunsell, of Auck land, in a variety of dialects and sizos, em bracing Rarotongan, Samoan, Tahitian, Fijian, Norwegian, Gaelic, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, French, Russian, Irish, Welsh, Portuguese, Danish, Bohemian, and Chinese.

Six persons were punished for drunken ness this morning, and Mary Oaks, an e[derly lady, was sentenced to two months' imprisonment under the Vagrant Act. His Worship the Mayor and Mr F. H. Hule were the presiding justices.

Some excitement was caused in the vicin ity of M r Thomas Blister's coffee stall last night, about half-past 11 o'clock, by a lively dispute between the coffee vendor and Te Hemara, a Mahurangi chief. The latter asserted that he had paid two shillings for his meal, and the former was quite positive that it was only one shilling, A wordy warfare raged for some time, and the native was eventually removed by his friends.

Master E. P. Goldsbro' has been apj pointed cadet in the Harbour Board Office, in accordance with terms and conditions, and at a salary of L 35 per annum.

Alexander McArthur, of Auckland, teacher, was to-day adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition by the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

Boating, as a pastimo, is not by any means confined to tho sterner sex in Auck land. Every evening small craft manned and propelled by nautioally-inclined maidens may bo seen out in the harbour, and it is significant that not one of these boats has yet been so unskilfully handled as to meet with any serious accident. How ever beneficial this rowing exercise may be to tho • female constitution, it would appear to have its drawbacks, and ono of these was experienced by a party of girls and young boys last night. They wore paddling about in tho neighbourhood of Ponsonby, when some lads in another boat saw fit to molest them, ckasing them some distance and overhauling them, scrutinising their countenances closely, unshipping their rudder, and frightening them to such an extent that the wondor is they reached home safely. The offenders aro all well-known, and are in fact very respectably connected, so that their conduct is thus rendered all the more reprehensible. A repetition of the annoy ance will have tho effect of bringing the matter under the notico of the Resident Magistrate.

We are requested to remind water con sumers by meter that tho quarterly oc counts rendered require to bo paid forth' with at tho Water Works Offico, Iligh street.

A literary and musical ontortainment, in cluding comic and sentimental roadings by Mr J. J. Boak, will bo given this evening in St. James's Hall in aid of tho Hall Debt Extinction Fund. Glees and songs (English and Scotch) by local talent will be given, and judging from tho merits of tlio programme, the entortainmont will bo worthy of extensive patronago.

Tho only Cash Sowing Maohino Depot— 11. S. Oliambors's.

Contracts tnkon for all kinds of concroto work, large ov small, and ostimatos and otlier information giving to thoso wishing to do their own work.—John Wilson and Co., 75, Queon strsot—JAdvt.l

Hauituai. Constipation, the coubo of so much discomfort and so man)' troublesome ali ments, can bo relieved by nothing safor and Sioro effectual than Castor Oil in repeated small oses, its nauseous flavourboingtlio only-raw back. Ai.i.k.v and llANllUltv's licwproocsßof manufacture completely obviates this, and thoro is now no more palatable aporient than the A. and 11. " Tastoless" Castor Oil shakon up in warm milk. At Is 3d and 2s. Sold by Oravks Aickin, Tho Pharmacy; and J. A. Pond, llomco. Chemist, Queon-stroot. Ask (or the " A. and II." brand.—(Advt.l

SCINTILLATIONS.

Suez mail in; 'Frisco mail out.

Tho Governor spends two autumn months in Auckland.

A baby-carriage has been cleverly dubbed a crycyclo. Wellington Normal Schoal is to bo discon tinued.

Wanganui school children aro to havo two holidays for tho racos. Sir Julius and Lady Vogel havo sailed in tho Tongariro for New Zealand. A man named Peoples has mado an un successful attempt to poison himsolf at Wanganui. Frozen moat ox Tongariro is reported to havo sold at an nvcrago of 5Jd per lb. Wanganui folks aro elated at winning the Champion Belt at Auckland. Mackay has been committed for trial on a charge of ombezzling Government insur ance moneys. Boil allowed in £200. Tho new Baptist Tabernacle is to bo finished by noxt Christinas. University Senate ask Govornmeut for a grant to increa.o junior scholarships. Don't they wish they may get it.

Wanganui Regatta takes place to-morrow, and promises to bo very successful. Tho Wnihora, at tho Bluff last night, brought 200 bags of mails for the South, Nativo land Court was oponod nt Cam bridge on Saturday by Judge O'Brien, and is still sitting. " Outrage " at Dunedin railway-station— Packages of potassium kicking about the platform through neglect of ollicials. New Zealand University Convocation, sitting at Christchurch, has resolved to petition Parliament for power to roturn a member of tho Legislature Rev. A. Reid, of Auckland, opens tho now Weslcyan Church nt Cambridge to morrow.

Tho Tomporanco party has beon vic torious in South Dunedin, roturning tho whole of the Liconslng Committee, A boy named Hall was on Sunday kicked on tho forehead by a horso at Wanganui. His brain was exposed, and he is scarcely expected to rocover. Messrs A. M. Ike and Co. havo signed a tender for tho Northern contract of the Otago central line. Tho amount is £82,343. Vital statistics of Auckland district for last month Bhow 168 births, 78 deaths, and 49 marriages. Ministers aro circulating a statement from Wellington that their Civil Service reform so far consists of a " do-nothing" policy. There are 17 Foresters' Courts with 2,300 members in Otago district, and the total value of their funds is £16,081 14s lid.

" I say, Pat, isn't ono man as good as an other ?'' "To be sure he is, you spalpeen, and a great deal better." Dr. Bakewell, writing from Christchurch, states that there is a gentleman well known in Canterbury and throughout the colony who is afflicted with leprosy, yet goes about as if in complete health.

Next month tho first of a monthly service of direct steamors from London to Tasmania will sail. The length of the passago is not to exceed 50 days, and the contractors agree to tako 100 Government immigrants per month at 15 guineas a head.

Bay of Islands Coal Company.

[Advertisement].

(To tho Editor). Sm,—l bog you will allow mo Bpaee to reply to Mr Moody's letter in your issue of lost evening. Without following Mr Moody's aspersions, I simply have to stato that boring In a coalfield already opened up is objectionaßio when it can bo azoided, as in many instances whero water is met with, it leads to oxpenso in getting quit of it, especially if tho workings are to the dip. The diamond drill is the most suitable method of boring whoro gold and other motals aro ex pected, but whero a coal seam has come to a hitch or step (up or down) as tho case may bo, and after every oxortlon has been mado to And the depth or height of the stop has failed then, and not till thon, is It nocessary to resort to boring, and that should bo dono In tho most inexpensive mannor; notcertainly with an expensive machino and boring material, which, to Degin with, may cost more than all tht ox penco required for gaming tho object sought while with appliances already In tho hands and at the disposal of the company. In the position of tho funds of the company, when boring was advised by the manager or consulting engineer, as in this instance, lam wholly at a loss to see the policy of it, either In a practical or economi cal viow. Although tho manager could flll tho office of the company withcoalsof thoovorlylng strata passed through, these were but tho shell without tho kernel. One thing would be patent to tho shareholders —they would sco how their means had been squandered in a fruitless display of worthless material; It is unnecessary for mo to rofer to my mining experience. At tho same time, I nover'came across an instanco whoro a scam of 15 or lfi feet tliick of coal, to begin with, tho management could only reprcsont 3% ot profits! When my attention was first eallod to tho matter, about a year ago, I was of opinion, and still am, thatthe cost of getting this coal was at least three times what it ought to bo; and how the directors and shareholders could allow such a stato of things to go on without inquiry may bo guessed atnow, whon thov have to faco a deficit which nosano man would Justify, in the face of all tho protes tations of ability on the part cither of manager or consultingciiginccr.orwhatevorhemayoall him self. Either the Chairman of tho Company or Mr Moody-Mors very materially as to tho first thickness of the coal, the former giving 15 to 16 feet thick, and the latter 13 to ll; This differ ence may not nt first sight strike tho reader, but when it indicates a difference of soveral thou-, satid tons of coal to Old aero, they will at once ■ sco Its meaning. And I will close by saying' that usually a general or consulting onglneorl is only able totfnetlty tho cost and expediency of: Ills-operations In the event of suocoss in gaining | a victory, or losing tho hard cash of the share holders.— Wishing Mr Moody, C. and mining engineer, better luck next time, I am, &c„ John Dknnison, M.E

CABLEGRAMS.

[reuskr's TELEGRAMS.]

Anti-Mussulman Agitation.

Constantinople, March 2.—Telegrams are to hand from Candia reporting that a religious ferment has commenced amongst the Cretans, who repudiated a Mussulman Governor of the island and threatened to revolt unless he is removed.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

The Explosion on a Steamer.

London, March 3.—The pilot of the Aberdeen has died, and the captain is in a precarious condition.

AUSTRALIAN.

Destructive Fire.

Adelaide, March 3.—A destructive fire occurred to-day at Messrs Cowell Brothers' timber yards, Norwood, resulting in the total destruction of the stock and premises. The adjoining buildings were also de stroyed. The insurance amounts to £15,000, but the loss is considerably greater. The disaster is believed to be the work of an 1 incendiary. Bank Bobbery. Melbourne, March 3.—The London Chartered Bank of Australia at Horsham, a town in the north-west of the colony, was broken into by burglars last night. The safe was found open, and over £5,500 had been abstracted, chiefly in notes, the num bers of which are unknown.

THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

[REUTEB'S CABLE-BAM...]

Tho Late Battle.—Wounded Officers

Recovering,

London, March 2. Latest reports say that fifteen hundred rebels were killed in the late engagement, and that a force of two thousand irregu lars from Khartoum has marched to meet tho advancing rebels. The " Times " com plains that General Graham directed the retreat (?) from Sounkim. Cairo, March 2. — Latest intelligence from Souakim states that Baker Pasha and Colonel Burnaby, who were wounded during the battle yesterday, are progressing favour ably. Expected Battle at Souakim. Cairo, March 2. Osman Digna is now encamped at a dis tance of eight miles from Souakim, and it is expected that a battle between tho rebels and tho British troops will Bhortly. take place. Cairo, March 2. ' Intelligence has boon received hero from Colonol Stowart, who was despatched some weeks ago to tho Whito Nile district in tho oxtremo south of Nubia, with the ob joct of endeavouring to pacify tho native tribos who are joining the Mahdl's ranks. Colonel Stewart reports that his mission has proved a failuro, all efforts to pacify tho , rebellious tribes having been futile.

DEPARTURE OF MR THOS. D. McKAY.

Among tho passengers who left to-day by tho s.s. Zealandia for 'Frisco, was Mr Thos. D. McKay, the general and obliging general agent of tho celebrated Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company —tho greatest railway corporation between San Francisco and New York. It has no less than 4,477 miles of track through tho most important cities of the west, and they offer the Australian voyager on hisarrival at 'Frisco tho choico of no less than six different lines of route between that city and New York, all of them traversed by trains fitted upin superb stylo, and run at the lowest rates. Air McKay has beon on a business visit to Australia for tho purpose of establishing agenoies for tho lino ho represents, aiid setting bofore the travelling public tho exceptional advantages which it otters them. In this mission he has proved ominently successful. At San Francisco the tourist who is bound East has to make a selection from two com- Setltive railway routes—a Southern and a forthern ono. So far, tho Grand Burling ton Route ia tho one which for cheapness, comfort, speed, safety, and romantic views tn route, has found favour nlmostexclusivoly with travellers from this sido of the world, and Mr McKay is its agent. In that capacity he is simply incomparable. He boards every mail stenmor that enters San Fran cisco harbour, and he devotes his undivided attention to such of tho passengers as place themselves under hie care. He will show thorn the " lions" of the city, secure lodgings for thorn at tho best hotels, place boforo them a variety of routes of travel from which to make a choico, attend per sonally to changing their through tickets, arrangefortheirßleeping-car accommodation check their luggage, see that thoy are pro perly booked Tor their destination, securo for them tho best attention,, protect them from extortion, discharge their various commissions, and all this, too, he does gratuitously. He is, in sober truth, the traveller's bcßt friend, as hosts of voyaging colonists have enthusiastically testified. Tho wealthy railway corporation which Mr McKay represents spares no effort to satisfy its patrons, and its energetic agent grudges no labour or civility to ensure their pleasure and warm regard. It providesa nirect route via Cheyenne, Denverandßurlington ; Salt Lako City, Denver and Kansas City ; or Albuquerque, Kansas City and Quincy j or Salt Lake, Donver and Burlington ; or Doming, Kansas City and Quincy j or Ogdon, Cheyenne and Denver ; or Ogden, Omaha and Burlington, to Chicago, Pitts burg, Washington, Niagara Fails, Now York and Boston, and guarantees fast time, grand scenery, through trains, palatial equipment, dining cars and everything cal culated to make travelling a luxury. Mr McKay has appointed Mr Harry H. Hayr, of High-street, his local agent, and travel lers home who Intend to "do" America _i route will do well to call there and place themselves under the protecting aegis of the Chicago, Burlingtonand Quincy Railroad Co. if they wish to save themselves a thousand anxieties and care and to make sure of a successful tour. Mr McKay's address is 32 Montgomery-street, San Francisco. He returns home commissioned to make ar rangements for the Marquisand Marchioness of Normanby, and several other colonial celebrities who are on the eve of departure for England.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

"Olivette."

This charming and highly spectacular opera continues to draw large and appreciative audiences at tho Opera House. The dreßS circle and stalls wero well filled last night, and the performance passed off with tho usual spirit and effect. To-night and to morrow are tho last occasions on which the opera will bo produced, tho " Tambour- Major " being billed for Thursday night.

MINING NEWS.

[by telegraph,—own correspondent.]

Thames, this day. New Prince Imperial. —The most promis ing part of the workings at present is the western drive on Mariner's lode nt No, 3 level. A remarkable improvement has occurred within tho last few days, and the reef is now 2ft wide, and impregnated with the best class of minerals,, at the samo time showing gold freely. In the drive on the same reef at No, 5 level, the reef is 2ft wide, and promising, but does not contain visible gold. The quantity of stuff crushed last month was 604 loads of general dirt, and about lewt. of picked stone. •■'••' ■ ■'• • ■ New Manukau. —Crushing was com-, menced to-day'at the Golden Croft n battery with 20 btetripers. 'About 30 loads will be treated.' Another slope• has been carried along the small leader to junction with No. 2 lode, and quartz will again bo broken on Wednesday.: '"' :■...••«.!.'■" ■>..■■. Cambria. —The reef in the winze has contracted to the thickness"Of 18 inches, but still'carries good indications, and shows gold pretty freely. ; -' : • MoANATAiARi.-'-Kneebono, tributor, ob tained 3ozs. gold from:24 tons Quartz.- Citi_.EDONiAN: Jj-M<!lnneS,ltributer,crußhed 181oad8fo- ayiola'of,2ooz-l.,i2dv^■t^;•, ' ' AlbOrnia.—Maddern, tribufer,' crushed 25 loads, which produced 25ozs. HJdwtflJ gold.

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

[Per Orient Line Steamer John Elder Via

Brindisi on January 18.]

London, January 18,

Success ol the New Zealand Loan.

The great topic of conversation in city ; circles during the current week has, as you can doubtless imagine, been the triumphant success of the New Zealand Four Per Cent. Loan, which, putting all previous records entirely in the shade, was subscribed five times over and allotted at J per cent, above par. To explain the business in figures the applications amounted to £5,073,500 at prices varying from £100 16s Od per cent, to £98 10s per cent, (the minimum). Tenders at £100 5s 6d will receive about 54 per cent, of the amount applied for ; those above that price will, be allotted in full. Most of the issue was taken wholesale, that is, by syndicates or groups of brokers who expect to make profit by retailing the stock to the publio at astill higher price. "The investing public," , sayß the " Pall Mall Gazette," are certainly running after colonial stocks in a way which seems to justify this action, but there is no doubt that tho credit of New Zealand ha. been specially favoured by its luck in getting the Bank of England to undertake the inscription of stock." Nearly all the paperssupport this view. The "Daily News" says: "Syndicates have seen tnelr way to apply for the New Zen landloan at a premium, the public demand for any stocks which like thoße of the colony in question have the countenance of the Bank of England being very strong." The " St. James. Gazette," after referring to the recent bad times, observes : " The Now Zealand Loan has been a great success. Evidently investors aro once more taking courage, and as usual they are first buying the securities in which they have most con fidence." The "Standard"—never too favourably disposed towards New Zealand —considers "the gigantic amount of tho tenders misleading, as in roality tho loan has been absorbed, not by the investing classes, b_t by asyndicate." Credit to tho Agent-General.

The credit of bringing this borrowing business to such a successful issue bolongs mainly to Sir Francis Dillon 801 l and Sir Penrose Julyan, who, as in previous cases of tho same sort, showed rcmarkablo perspicuity in placing the loan on the market just at the right moment. During the autumn monoy was "tight" and in vestors wary, but now there is literally oceans to bo had ; in fact, many people aro sorely puzzled how to invest cash safely at a fair rate of interest. A bank clerk told mo yesterday that ho had been running about all morning trying to place £10,000 ' satisfactorily, but without success. I also happen to know that the gentloman applied for the whole million of the Now Zealand Loan for himself. His name is William Westgarth (a South Australian capitalist), and his tender was £100 5s Cd for every £100. He has been allotted about £540,000. New Zealand stock have always been favoured by small investors (who approve tho colony's system of borrowing only a million at a time), and now they will bo firmer than ever. Mr Kennaway constantly receives visits from old ladies, clergymen _c., _c, who want him to advise them re the investment of money in New Zealand ventures. Mr Vesoy Stewart and His Railway. Vestry Stewart may well lament that he is unable to launch the Rotorua Railway Com pany on the London mnrkotatthisfavourablo crisis. I saw hira on Tuesday, and he says 'he is waiting for the consont of the Governor of the colony, which appears to havo been delayed in an inexplicable and exasperating manner. Mr Stewart wroto to Major Atkinson about the matter on tho 9th of August last, and has sinco communi cated with the Agent-General on thosubject, but from tho firut he can get no answor, and from the latter no satisfaction. Rightly or wrongly, Mr Stewart attributes tho obstructions placed in his way to the Auckland people, many of whom, he thinks, either look with disfavour on the Rotorua line or aro interested in promoting tho Waikato route to the Lakes. The "Now Zealand Herald," Mr Stewart com plains, opposes everything ho happens to , take up, and usually without riiymo or ' reason.

Mr Green's "High Alps of Now Zealand,' which I wroto you a few lines about last week, has jußt been most favourably re viewed by the "Globe,'' which winds up a capital notice as follows: —" It must bo admitted that tho conquest of Mount Cook was a prodigious task, and, by Mr Greon's showing, tho dangers ho and his Alpine guides ran wero almost unexampled. In deed, we doubt whether any of the ex ploits of mountaineers surpass the descent of Mount Cook, ns here recorded. From tho fifth and last camp it took them 62 hours to make the- ascent and de scent of the glacier, and they wore compolled to stand a whole night waiting for dawn on a ledge of a fow inches wido. But the whole ac count is a succession of hair-breadth escapes, and It is to be hoped fow will bo tempted by Mr Croon's sucoess to emulate hi? example." New Zealand Choose. Tho New ZonlandLoan and Mercantile Company aro not by any means as well satisfied with the butter por British Queen and lonic as the cheosomongers whose opinion I quoted to you rocently. Thoy say it is of stale rank flavour, and quite unfit for tablo use. They can only got rid of it at (3d a pound wholesale, which is, of course, a miserable price. Tho colonial cheese fotchos tho same rate, but though common and coarso, it is sound and good, and can bo used for many purposos. Mr Vesoy Stewart is sending out fiftoon special settlors to Tauranga por Crusader, which sails for Auckland on the 31st inst. Bank Amalgamations. I cannot answer for its truth, but a rumour is current in Anglo-Colonial circles to the effect that an amalgamation between the National and Colonial Banks of Now Zealand is contemplated, and that Mr Dymock, who canio Home by the Ballarat tho other day, will havo something to do with arranging terms, &c. Mr Richard Laisbley's Operations. Mr Richard Laishley, jun., the well known Auckland solicitor, means to com bine business with pleasure during his slpay at Home. In addition to a large amount of private business on behalf of New Zealand clients, ho has beon entrusted with the sale of the greater portion of tho Great Barrier Island, and is now engaged forming n syndi cate to undertake the work. Mr Laishley also intends studying the best educational sys tems whilst in Europe. In fact, he will act as a sort of education commissioner on behalf of the Colonial Government, who havo sup plied him with valuable introductions to Mr Mundella and other M.P.'s specially interested in the subject. If ho can find time, Mr Laishley may perhaps lecture before the Society of Arts on some colonial topic of general interest. He has been promised space.in tho " Nineteenth Century Review " for an articlo on " Now Zealand. New Zqoland Butter. • The Now Zealand butter has boon a much greater success in Glasgow than in London. There the local cheesemongers take to it quite kindly, and the " Herald " declaros that " in quality and condition it is fully equal to the finest produced at home ; in fact, it possesses no characteristic that would enable anyone to detect it comes from such a distance." Miscellaneous Notes. The opening performance (to-night) nt the now Princes Theatre, whore your old friond Mrs Lirigard has boon engaged as leading lady, is to be honoured by the patronago and presence of the Prince and Princess'Of Wales. '

Tho Corn Kill outfitting establishment of S. W. Silv'a (whose'name is as familiar as household Words to every travelled Eng lishman) was burnt to the ground yester day mdrning; about 5 a.m. Tho offices of Bowley and Bristdwe, nihd tho Now Zea land Insurance Company, which aro noxt door, wore in gredt danger for some time, and have been pretty considerably gutted with the water from the Brigades ; all books, _c, are,however,uninjui-d.

The subscription to send Lovegrovo (soCdisant heir'to tho Derwentwater estates) and his family back to Now Zea land, appears to have partially broken down, for I see from the " Morning Post" that the "Charity Organisation Society" are taking up- the.case. They say £55 has already been collocted towards re-shipping the family, but that £$3 more is required. Once back in the Waikato, 'it is suppbsed Lovegrovo's many friends will put him on his legs agaifi." ■ ' '■■■ • Mr Bull, a farmer blessed with consider able'capital, leaves with his wifo and family of 10, por 'Tongariro,.. for Lyttelton. Ho intends''starting 'dairy firming Oh a large scale either in' Canterbury or up the Wai kato, and will devote special attention to the manufacture of cheese, \r\ which art he bears the reputation'of being nn export.

The steamer building at Dundee for Mr Stone, of Auckland, will be ready c. rly in June.

It is an odd and somewhat significant fact that with tho exception of a few lines in a "Times" leading article, Mr G. W. Rusden's " History of Australia " has so far been completely ignored by the principal newspapers. _ / James Mace, the prize-fighter, is still in London, and doing, I understand, fairly well. He goes round from one small " free and-easy" to another showing off his cups, belts, &c, at each, and occasionally earning a few pounds by showing " sprigs of the nobility" how to box. Shipping Notes. The N.Z.S. Co.'s steamship lonic, which sails for Canterbury on the 24th January, is filling up with passengers fairly well. The following are already booked for the saloon :—Mr and Mrs E. Melland, Mr and Mrs T. R. Cash, Mrs M. Ward, Miss Shand, Miss Elder, Mr Thomas Elder, Messrs R. Mackenzie, A. Mackenzie, John Barker, J. B. Wilkin, Jabez Owen Jand servant. In addition to the above, the lonic will out take about 40 second cabin and 200 steerage passengers. Miss Mason and the two Messrs Mason are booked for Lyttelton by the Tongariro, leaving on February 21st. Messrs Shaw, Savill's chartered s.s. Florida sailed from Plymouth for N.Z. ports on the 16th inst. with 210 immigrants, 07 steerage, and the following second cabin passengers: —Mr and Mrs Hatch, Miss Emily Perrett, and Messrs J. M. Pattison, Herbert Shalders, W. 11. Cardew, John Taylor and Alfred Ogden. The s.s. Yenasserian wkich was adver tised to follow the Florida on the New Zealand berth (for Messrs Shaw Savill),will be replaced by some other vessel not as yet fixed upon. Frozen Meat. The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company inform me that up to the present the meat taken out of the lonic shows 75 per cent, damaged by smoke and fire. The per cent age on the whole cargo will, however, be very much smaller, for the consignees are removing the injured carcases first. The good meat per lonic is very fine, and real ised Gd per lb wholesale. The cause of the strange fire during the voyage remains un explained. The engineer says it was spon taneous combustion of the wrappers of the carcases, but that seems hardly credible. Personal Items. Mr and Mrs Crewksome, a newly-married couple of moans and position, sailed per Mizapore on the 17th, for a 12 months' pleasure tour in Australia and New Zea land. The Rev. Mr and Mrs Laish'.ey, who had arranged to roturn to Auckland (via Sydney) in the s.s. Ballarat, have now de termined to 3tay in England another twelve month. Tbo Bishop of Sydney. Tho Bishop of Sydney preached before tho Queen at Osborne last Sunday, _by special command. He gains golden opinions wheroverhe goes. The "Figaro," speaking of his farewell sermon at St. Margaret's, Westminster, says : "Dr. Barry looks every inch a bishop in his episcopal robes. His sermon was listened to attentively by a crowded congregation, but it had no reference to his impending departure. A good many think Dr. Barry deserved a bishopric at Rome."

(Continued on Fourth Paget.

SPORTING NEWS.

Wanganul Autumn Meeting.

A Press Association telegram states that tho Wanganui Jockey Club Autumn Meet ing, which takes place on Thursday and Friday noxt, promises to be ono of tho most successful ever held there. All of the horses have arrived, including Tim Whifller. The following is the latest betting on tho Cup :—Tim Whifller, 100 to 40 (tk. and off.); Libeller, 100 to 20 (tic. and off.); Bayard, 100 to 20 (tk. und off.); Poet, 100 to 20 (tk. and off.); Normanby, 100 to 16 (off.); Laird, 100 to 12 (tk. and off.); Maori, lOOto 10(off.); Administrator, 100 to 10 (off.); Refrigerator, 100 to 8 (off.); Ahua, 100 to 5 (tk. and off.); Wai ruareka, 100 to 4 (off.); Blue Gown, 100 to 2(tk. and off.). Wbangarol Autumn Races. Whangarei, this day.—Tho following aro the nominations for the Autumn Meet ing : — Autumn Handicap.—Kalo, Fish woman, Cock Robin, Te Aroha, Mystery, Lynette, Alsaka, Marquis, Stanley, and Otara. Handicap Hurdles.—Bushman, Christmas, Harkaway, Tawhiao, Amateur, Investment, Don Carlos, Otara.

Christchurch, this day.—Tho Plumpton Park Coursing Club havo received 27 nomi nations for the Derby, and 37 for the Oaks. Last year tho total for the two events was 36.

CELEBRATION OF ST. DAVID'S DAY.

A most enthusiastic meeting of the Cambrian Society, completely crowded by Welsh and English peoplo, was held last ovoning in St. James's Hall. Betwcon 200 and 300 persons partook of a sumptuous tea, provided by lady mombors. The hall was docoratod with flags and Welsh mottoes, with interpretations in English, signifying "God and All Goodness," "In Love Sorvo Ono Anothor," "The Truth Against tho World," &c. Tho Prince of Wales's "feathers" wero placed over the heads of tho choir, and stretched across tho platform en scarlet wero tho words '' Groesaw," " Welcome." The proceedings wore opened by tho Roy. It. J. Roberts, who gracefully introduced His Worship tho Mayor, who took tho chair. Mr Roberts briofly referred to the mottoes, which he said wore as old as tho Druids, and some of thorn were by the sages of the Druidical period of human history. His Worship said in the face of sucli an interest ing programmo ho would not trouble them with any longthy remarks of his own. Tho objects of tho Cambrian Society wore tho holding of evangelistic meetings, the social gathering of Welsh people resident in and around Auckland for mutual improvement and literary intercourse, sending Home roliablo information for the guidance of thoso who might think of emigrating, to en courage and assist immigrants upon their arrival, so that they might become good and happy colonists. These, he under stood,were the objects pf this Society; they carried with them thcirown recommendation tothe Welsh people, andneeded no comment fir speech from the chair. Theßoresford-street choir, under Mr Hooton, the leader and pianist, sang in vigorous stylo, "The Men of Harlech," a truly national part song in illustration of Welsh patriotism. The Rev. Warlow Davios, M.A., was the first speaker, and delivered an energetic and moving addross on tho characteristics of his countrymen. Ho claimed a good ancestry from Wales. Still ho was in feeling and soutimont an Englishman. He thought in English, and hoped the timo would never come when there would bo a division be tween England arid Wales. It was the union of tho several parts of the British Empire which gavo to Eng land hor strength, greatness, and solidity. Tho addross of tho Rev. R. J. Roberts was humorous, anecdotal, and good-humoured. ' Welshmen had reason to be proud-of their privilege of bringing up tho English kings who were first Princes of Wales.' Ho had much to say, but would reserve this for a lecture which he would shortly' give. Having noticed tlio particular objects of the Socioty, ho hoped thoy would have the practical sympathy of every patriotic Welshman in Auckland. The Roy. Griffiths Jonos also spoke in a 'similar strain. Tho programme was as follows:— Solo and chorus, "God Bless tho Princo of Wales," Mr Francis; song, " Temperance Melody," Miss Peace; Welsh airs with variations, on the harp, Mr Carter; song, "Dream Facos," Mr Biirnham ; song, "Good-byo at the Door," Miss Winter; recitation, "Buy your own Cherries" (Auld), Miss Evans ; songs "Consider the Lilies" (by request), Mr Geo. Smyth ; glee, "Fairest Flowers,"choir; song, in Welsh costume, Miss Phillips ;; duet, violin and piano, Mr Hemus and Professor Lam bert; song, "Cader Idris" (first appear ance), Miss Jenny Jones; song, "Gogerd dan," Mr Tremain (Miss Tremnin accom panied her brother on the pianoforte); song, in Welsh costume, Miss Winter (this lady was very successful, and, in answer to a recall, gave a pretty ditty, " Shy Robin "); song, " The Lcek,or St. David's Day," Mi- Francis ; chorus, "Good Night, Beloved," choir, concluding with " God Save the Quocn." ' ■ * » ■■

FIRE IN QUEEN-STREET.

DESTRUCTION OF WALL AND COB

DRAPERY STOCK.

INSURANCES EXCEED £4,000.- MYSTERIOUS ORIGIN.

Another disastrous fire occurred at an early hoi#this morning, and resulted in the destruction of the stock of Messrs W, E. Wall and Co., drapers, Queen-street, and also serious damage to their business pre mises. The origin of the fire remains a mystery, and the circumstances connected with it are briefly these :—lmmediately after two o'clock this morning, Mr Pearce, who resides in Wellesley-street next to Messrs Cruickshank and Miller, discovered the undoubted signs of fire in the vicinity, and waking his son Frank, sent him out to see where it was. Hastily dressing himself, the young man proceeded into the street, when he observed dense volumes of smoke arising from the rear of Messrs Wall's pre mises, which are in the upper part ,of Queen-streot, and adjoin Mr Ens down's bakery. He at once ran to the firebell at tho junction of Queen and Grey-streets, and gave the alarm, at the _a*ue time sounding the electric fire alarm which connects with the Brigade station. Hearing the warning notes rep dby other city fireballs, Mr Pearce returned to the scene of the fire and awakened Mr Easdown and his family and also the people in the Pacific Hotel. By this time tho flames were rising from the rear of the shop. The resident, of the adjoining premises had no difficulty in making their escape, and they had scarcely roached tho street when the Fire Brigade arrived on the scene. Some of the Bhutters having been removed from Wall's shop, a splendid stream ef water was in a remarkably brief time playing into the interior of tho premises, from which dense volumes of smoke poured forth. A second branch was carried on to the top of Mr McMaster's shop, and from this ad vantageons position, was used with good effect upon the flames which were bvreting through the| roof. • The building, which comprises both Mr Wall's and Mr Eas down's shops, is of brick, and the fire was thereforo confined within the limits of tho four brick walls, thanks to the energy and efficiency of the Brigade and to the effectiveness of a copious supply of water. Immediately after three o'clock, more than hnlf-an-hour after the Fire Brigade arrived the fire mi<*ht be said to have been extinguished, and the crowd of spectators slowly dispersed to their homes. Nothing whatever is known concerning the origin of the outbreak, and, as we have al ready said, the whole affair is mysterious. Constable Sole passed the shop about 15 minutes before the alarm was given, and saw no sign of fire. All those who were early on the scene agree that the outbreak occurred at tho rear of the shop. Mr Easdown says he went to bed at 10 o'clock last night, leaving everything right. He was awakened about 2.25 a.m. by people knocking at the door, and on getting up, lie found Mr Wall's shop on fire at the rear of the building, and apparently in -the f>how-rporo. Mr W. B. Wall states that he left tbe premises at 8.48 p.m. yesterday with his shopman, and turned off the gas himself. There was no fire used on the premises during the evening. Mr Crothier, .assistant, makes a similar statement, adding that he left the place in tho company of Mr Wall and a female cousin of Mr Wall's. . Loss and Insurances. The premises are gutted, but the damage to the goods inside is confined to Mr Wall's stock, which is almost totally destroyed. The building belonged to Mr Easdown, and was insured by him in the Standard for £1,000, while there was a further policy of £250 on the stock. Messrs Wall & Co. had then-stock of drapery insured in the Colonial for £1,000, and Norwich Union, for £2,000, and the plate glass windows for £3. They are thus covered to the extent of £3,030, but Mr Wall says they will lose £1,000 over and abovo this, as when they took stocck three weeks ago, the value was more than £4,000. "•

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIA TION.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP.

The interest taken in the last match for the Rifle Championship yesterday was simply nil, because it was without a doubt a "moral" for the Wanganui marksman, Churton. To have lost it he would have roquired to miss nearly every shot. We givo the scores made in tho deciding match at 600 yards:—

Cooper .. 522552:1352 31 Aamodt.. 300021-185 21 Hay •.. 4422552025 31 Thomas .. 5232210202 18 Hughes .. 2351432503 31 Foster .. 2320042220 17 Buchanan 5305102225 23 Wells .. 202023,2300 14 Wratt ..22333254.0 28 Giblin ..0525002000 14 Churton 225223352. 28 Paynter.. 2202000400 10 Ilownio.. 4234523202 27 Harding 0000020200 4 Purnell.. 5210322021 21 M'Gonaglooooosooo22 9 Whito .. 2022242221 22 • ~

The aggregates appeared in our late edition yesterday. The Carbino Championship excited far more interest, as several mon wore " in it," and there was a good deal of speculation as to tho result. Tho Union match had left Lieut. Ross, of Napier, with a lead of tttree points from Bell, of Auckland, and Webb; of Wellington, was only two points behind Bell. C. France, of Wellington, who hod been shooting exceedingly well all through the meeting, was only 6 points below the lending man, _nd Lumsden, Gill, and others were well forward. The deciding match, however, resulted in Bell, France, Lun__ den and Gill breaking down, while Ross in creased his lead. The scoring was as fol lows :— Stitt .. 5151-45522 38 Webb .. 2445343032 27 Porry .. 45545_0243 31 Hunter ~ 2_o3S4__l 86 Robb .. _4___05452 34 Weir .. 4232233908 85 Dickson.. _-_33352_ 33 Lumsden 22233-2405 25 Franco .. 2520255254 32 Barriball 2226132833 21 Parslow.. 4424254250 32 Leevcrs.. 044_05f1_04 24 Payne .. 2351522503 31 Lukcy ..2242302225 21 Trayeß .: 2232505352 29 Williams 4230000551 23 Belf .. 2_03__3253 27 Gill ..2121400502 a Williams 1012222512 2" France ..25_W0.2pq.2Q Carbine Aggregates. The carbine aggregates aye as follows;-* Ross, Napier Artillery 28. Stitt, Wanganui Naval ..274 8011, Auckland Artillery 273 Webb, Well .. .. .. .. 271 Parslow, Auckland .. .. .. .. ..271 Porry. Alexandra Cavalry 267 Williams, H., Napier Artillery 265 A. Payno, Auckland Artillery 236 Dickson, Wellington Naval 2ra W. Lumsden. Auckland Artillory .. ..263 Trayes, Auckland Artillory .. .. ..263 F. France, Wellington' .... .. ;. 263 Gill, Thames ..: .. 262 Leo vers, Wellington.. .. i 262. I.ukey, Thames Naval .. .. ..261 Weir, Thames Naval 261 C. France. Wellington Naval 261 Huntor, Thames Naval ..' i 258 Williams, Wei. Artillery 257 Barriball, Waluku ~ .. : .. ..254 The Union S.S. Company's Cup. After the conclusion of the championship, the match for 'the Union S.S. Company, Cup took place. This is open to the 20 highest scorers in the Nelson, 'Canterbury! Wellington and Auckland matches, tjie scorers in' the Marlborough and Union matches and the championship deciding matches being omitted. The prize is in possession for one year of 'the' winner. Any Volunteer winning it twice in succes sion, or threo times at intervals, wins it as his own property. The match resulted :— Churton, 166; Gill, 177 ; Foster, '156;' Pur nell, 156; Aamodt, 155 ; Hughes, 154 jF. Franco, 152; Webb, 152;' Ross, 151J Paynter, 150; A. Thomas, 150 ; Holmes, 148; Leevers, 148; Stitt, 148 ;W. Williams, 147 ; H. Williams, 147 ; Harding, 146'; W: S. Trayes, 146; Kennedy, 145 ; Perry, 145, Wratt, 145. ' • I ' " .A

Championship Prizes. The championship prizes aro—Rifle: Ist, belt and New Zealand Rifle Association . gold star and £25; 2nd. New Zealand Rifle Association's silver star and £1210s; 3rd, silver medal and £8; 4th, £5; sth, £3; Carbine; Ist, belt and New Zealand Rifle Association's gold star and £25 ; 2nd, New Zealand Rifle Association's silver star and £10 ;f 3i_, New Zealand Kifle Association _ silver star and £6; 4th, £4; sth, £2 10s; Churton also takes the National Rifle Asso ciation's medal for the highest aggregate in the first four matches for tho chammort ship: > ■

TO-DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

Most of ttie Southern men'fired off for tho Auckland Citizens' Match early, so as to be finished in.imo to catch the s.s. Wana]_t, Which left atntion.' The wdather was beau tiful for this important match, though the wind was rather puffy, '

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR TOESDAY, MARCH 4, 1884



Special Advertisements. \ TVTBW DRBSSM___ER'S AND ___. J> LINER' 3 ESTABUSHMENT- - MRS DAVY ha« mn_ pleasure In informing the __dies of tie City of Auckland and Suburbs that Bhe has commenced business In Hobeon itreot, opposite Clyde House, as DRESS MAKER and _O_J_NER, and hopes, byendea vouring to please and by Reasonable Charges, -to merita sbaoeof Uw Ladlas'Oatrona^e. Straw Hats and Bonnets Cleaned. Also, Muslo, Draw ing, and Wax and other Finov Work taught by _io Misses Davy. \ , FISH. FISH. FISH.—J. M^sembj-p and Sons, o_ Helonsvilie FteliJ-resetr log Factory, are prepared to supply Rah in any Quantity, either through their Agß-tß—Mcss^s ,D. Nathan & Co.—or direct from the factory. Mnllet in 1 and _ lb tins, and in casks of 1 anjjl •2 «wt. each, same as obtained First Prize at tile ■ last Agricultural Show at Elieralie. No grocers " should be without the Cask Mullet; price,, 30s per cwt„eaak included. :TMP'O BT.A.N 3? : j_;o Til C_!. V ; TOBOTLDBRS ANti OTHSR«> ~ At___nd Timber Company, Wholesale and "Retail, supply at lowest rates. Timber. Dqore, Windows, Mouldings, Turnery; Fretwork', jeto, o _ho Company's steamer Terror will deliver, at Auckland prices, on any publio wharf orland | lng-place In the harbour.- All orders'/big or .^little, will meet with quick despatch. Largest I Nld best plant of wood-working machinery in £ , .'.'■','.'/•.;,*■;.



Special Advertisements. THE New Zealand Tweed Company, 172, Queen-street, having sold the lease of their promises for ten years, will remove to the pre mises now occupied by Mr Hampton, Tailor, Shortland-street, on or about MONDAY, March 17. Till that time the whole of the ready-made Stock will be sold at cost; intending to relin quish that branch. JOSEPH MOSES, Manager. T\ISEASES OF THE EYE. ARTHUR RICHARDSON, M.D., SPECIALIST AND OPERATOR ON DISEASES OF THE EYE, MAY BE CONSULTED AT HIS RESI DENCE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, From 1 to 3 in the afternoon ; OR HASLETT'S ENGLISH PHARMACY, 184, Queen-street, from 3 to 5. DR. P H I L S O N, Late Distriot Surgeon, Attends from 10 a.m. to 1 o'olock p.m., AND DR. J. H. HONEYMAN Frem 11 a.m. to 1 o'clock p.m„ at Aickin's, THE PHARMACY Queen-street. i)£\ PER CENT. DISCOUNT rvjTf "OATTRAY Desires to Inform his Customers and the PabUc that, owing to the increase in his BENTLB.- ME_'3 MKRCERY BUSINESS, and conse auent want of Room for the proper display of the .LARGE SHIPMENTS OF "NOVELTIES TO ARPJVE 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 well-known that all Articles offered for srle at NEW ZEALAND HOUSE are marked in Plain Fiqcres, 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 (whioh compare very favourably with stmilar Roods shown elsewhere) the ENORMOUS DISCOUNT of TWENTY PER CENT., or FOUR SHILLINGS IN THE POUND. THE SALE WILL BEGIN ON TUESDAY, 4ra MARCH, AT 9 A.M. BLACK CLOTH MORNING COATS GENTLEMEN'S BLACK WORSTED MORNING COATS T „ Tm GENTLEMEN'S TWEED SINGLE faj BREASTED SACS F? GENTLEMEN'S TWEED PAGET __ SUITS O GENTLEMEN'S TWEED SINGLE BREASTED SAC SUITS O GENTLEMEN'S TWEED TROUSERS J AND VESTS ►Z i GENTLEMEN'S TWEED TROUSERS LJ GENTLEMEN'S MACINTOSH COATS p GENTLEMEN'S TWEED OVER- O COATS n YOUTHS' WORSTED SINGLE- Ph BREASTED SACS YOUTHS' TWEED S-INGLE b- BREASTED SAO SUITS □ _OUTHS'TWEED TROUSERS AND j | j VESTS E-! YOUTHS' MACINTOSH COATS ",;, V YOUTHS' TWEED OVERCOATS _j C BOYS' WORSTED SAO SUITS M BOYS' TWEED SAC SUITS m BOYS' WORSTED SAC COATS &£. BOYS' TWEED TROUSERS AND C_s VESTS br BOYS' TWEED TROUSERS __ BOYS' MACINTOSH COATS -- „„ N BOYS' WITNEY AND TWEED H OVERCOATS lJ SMALL BOYS' WORSTED SUITS L_j SMALL BOYS' FANCY TWEED ______ -s SUITS P. I SMALL BOYS* MAN-O'-WAR SUITS CO SMALL BOYS' JERSEY SUITS BLACK BROADCLOTH AND DOB __ BLUEVENETIAN AND DIAGONAL p BLUE AND BLACK WORSTED P WESTIOF <ENGLAND AND SCOTCH t-l TWEEDS MOSGIEL AND ROSLYN TWEEDS SILK AND WOOL VESTINGS WHITE MARCELLA VESTINGS ' I. &0., &0„ &0. REMEMBER! 1. Tho Goods are all marked in plain figures, and are good value at the marked prices. 2. Tho Stock Is New, Seasonable, and Well assorted. 3. The Name of the Honse ia a sufficient guarantee that First-olase 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-monoy purchasers. 5. As such advantages are obtainable only onoe perhaps In a lif etlmo. It Is des!f_blo to noto the address and make an early Inspection. William Rattray, CLOTHIER AND GENERAL DRAPER, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 178, 180, AMD 182, Queen-street, Auckland (Fcur doors below the New Savings Bank), For Yon THE GOODS To Note For You Manufactured by I°^°\_ For You THE NEW ZEALAND To Note For You CLOTHING FACTORY To Note For You _- ~: ;,. ... To Note For You the Celebrated t 0 N O t o For You MOSGIEL TWEEDS To Note for _oS Are Acknowledged For You To be the Most To Note For You STERLING VALUE ToNote For You Anfl __at ToNote For You And Best ToNot6 For You WEARING GARMENTS ToNote ___?£_ -■;• Ever Produced, ToNote For You While the Range ToNote For You Of Prices ToNote J&IJS IssoVarled |tfg For You That tho Most To Note For You ECONOMICAL, S-SS.' For You To Whom l°_°i° For Yon wnom ToNote For Yon MONEY IS AN OBJECT, ToNote For Yon Will be Jo Note ___?£. Satisfied. For You .. To Note Fo_ You ' ' ToNote fo-YoS AUCKLAND BRANCH, K_Sto Fo- _S_ ml . m ToNote For You 158 X MO, ToNote iSfc Oasm-atomr; I %°JZ ._.s_ • J.MTZSIMONS. _° o _i°lt -S.ySS Branch Manager. -gg°g For You |?B°s_ For You . ToNote Fo_Yo- N.B_Patte._. )W d_a ggSg For You information sent Post Pre_ ToNote BA L A N C E OF c W. MEREDITH'S BANKRUPT STOCK 1 BANKRUPT STOCK I AND A LARGE LOT OF JOB LINES, TO BE CLEARED AT REMARKABLY LOW PRICES, AT WYJ TORIDGMAN'S. . Jtl jtJjJJDGMAN'S. Dress Goods in great variety, Hyia tor 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s6d Balance Summer Stock of Prints, 2Jd, SJd, <_d, 1 6_d Strong Cotton Shirtings, 3Jd. 4}d, sid White and Grey Calico at wholesale price 20 Ladles' Leather Bags, half-price, from la 6d Ladies Underclothing much under usual price: Strong Cotton Tweed for Boys, slightly damaged, Is yd Boys' awl Youths' I weed Trousers, from 3s 9d 20 Men's Strong Tweed.Coats. 7s 6d 20 Men's Strong Twe<?d and Vests, 7s lld.Mlsid.T-i.ea Boys'Scrgo Sailor Suits, 4s lid Large Stock of Men's.3.V<w_ faults, 15s 6d, 18s Men's Tweed Hata, Is, Is 8d Boys' and Youths' Serge,Hat_,.Ja(sd Rush Hats. 2Sd each • . Linoleum ana Floorcloths considerably less than regular prices. . LOT OF REMNANTS AND JOB LINES.. EJtCEPTIONADLYGOOD VALUE. .;._ ,W_____AM 5_ BRIDGMANi .JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE.



Perambulators and carpets, reversible bioyelo whool and other kinds of perambulators just opened from £1 to £1. New designs in Urussoll and tapestry, carpets. Furnish your house throughout from Garliek and Cranwell s City HaU FurnißhibKiWarehouso, Queen-streot.