SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

iii,,i' IVATSU JTI hisKvening.,ll.fi3 \ To-morrow Morning, — hV ' • &:..- t.it-K—Tivmnrrow Morning, f1.2-1 ' •■<■•>? AfiK.—First Qnartor, 4th,5.38p.m,

ARRIVALS.

Doric, 5.«., Jennings, from London juuuaponrl, s.a., Logan, from tho South OniwaM. %s., Campbell, from Westport Pnngiiin, s.s., Cromarty, from Fiji Energy, schooner. Cooper, from Greymouth Uannockhmn, schooner, Garraway, from Long Island Fairy Queen, schooner, Oioknon, from Hare tonga Atiilunu, »eh., Johnson, from Talrua Venms. ketch, Neill, from Opotikl Oceun, Bch., Cockfield, from Whangarol annoy Kato, soh., Lewis, from Russoll WrilHn, soli., Olson, from Kussell ftlyrtli. brigantiue, Lane, from Tonga

IMPORTS.

Pur Energy-2GI tons coal, 13 tons coke. Pur lianiiockbura—lßo tons guano. Per Orawaiti -300 tons coal.

Per Fairy Qucen-58 bales cotton, 12 tons copra, 1U gullona limojuico, 1 ton pearl shell. Per Doric—ll tanks clover seoil, SO packages kainit, tin packages muriate of potash.—W. J. Hurst & Co.

Per Doric—l caso millinery, 1 case hosiery, 1 enxo mnn's sliirta.— T. MeMaster.

Per Penguia, from l^ovuka—9o dholls fibre, i,DOO bunehus uanunas, 39 cases pines, 73 bags •ocoanuts, 8 bags tobacco. From Sura: 376 bunches bananas, 10 bags cocoanuts, 43 cases pines, irru matasugar. Per Jlamipourl—so half-cheats teiy, 300 paok aijcs sugar, 10 drums caustic aoda, t9 packages sewing macUines, B5 cases castor oil, 358 bags ahoppud bark, 10U bags wheat, CO bags and 40 sacks (lour, 30 cases brandy, 48racks oatmeal, 8 horses. lOhhds, lObrls, and Skildkns alo. l'cr Doric—l(l tanks soed, 31 cases spikes, 3,914 steel rails, 1,167 bundles plates, 102 cases »«lt3, 41 anchors and a quantity of chain, 20 ton 3 pig iron, 48 paokoges wheels and axles. 6 casks oil, 23 cases spirits, 13 cases wine, 3* surface boxes, 4,609 tram chairs and 66i) joint enaire, 9 cases cigarettes, CO eases galvanised iron, C 5 boxes tin plates, 10 ingots tln/82 bundles and 121 bars iron, 80 kegs grease, and a largo quantity of general merchandise not described.

INWARDS Coastwisb.—Atalanta, from Talrua, ■with 2:s,sfioft. timber ajid 15,100 ahincles: Olive, from Orcwa, with 22 logs; Ocean, from Whan garei, with 60 ton 3 coal; Saucy Kate, fromßus spll. with 02 tons coal; Paku, from Tairua, with 25,01Wft. timber; Mann, from Tairua, with 23,000 ft. timber.

Oi'TWAnjjsCoiSTWiSE.—Atalanta.forTairua; Paku, forTalruu.

The Auckland barque Cabarfcidh left Long Island forlJunodln with guano on Deo. 10.

The s.a. Orewalti arrived from Westport this morning, with 3GO tons coal for the s.s. Doric.

Tho throe-mastod schooner Knergy left Grey mouth on the. 2Cth mat., and arrived hero on Saturday evening.

ThobriKantino Bannockburn left Long Island on tho 17th. mado the North Cape at noon on the 31st, and arrived here yesterday afternoon. Passenger-Mrs Qarroway. The brigantine Stanloy will sail for Noumea about Wednesday, tho Ctk Inst. The barque Candidate, bound South, was spoken by tho Manapouri off East Cape at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. Sh» desired to be reported •all well."

Tto s.s. Rowena arrived|from Wliangarei on Saturday orcning. Captain Fisher, lately appointed Deputy Harbour-master for the port of Auckland, arrived here by the Manapourl to-day. Tho ketch Venus brings from Opotiki—373 sacks maize, i casks whale oil, 5 hides, 1 cask tallow

Tlio s.s. Waitakl, which has been in dock for soveral ilays undergoing a thorough overhaul, will lcavo for Whangarci at 8 o'clock this evening.

i!ie schooner Queen, from Ahipara, bound for Auckland, was passed by the steamer Ora waiti, which arrived here this morning, to the westward of Cnpo Brett The schooner Fairy Queen loft Rarotonga on the.lSth Inst, at 10n.ra., with light oastorly and variiiblo winds until the 20th, when a fresh northerly wns met with, and which lasted until tliii 2tith, (luring which time tho vessel was hovo to. Thence till arrival hero at midnight of yesterday-had variable winds and calms. Passenger^ Mr A. 3. and Master Donald, Capt. Shtiltsi, M ossrs Armstrong and Sommcns.

ARRIVAL OF THE DORIC. She Brings 198 Passengers.

Tho flno steamship Doric, 3,057 tons, Capt J. W. Jennings, under charter to the Now Zealand Shipping Company, arrived in harbour shortly beroro ti o'closk last evening. She dropped anchor off tho end of Queen-Btrcct Wharf, to await the arrival of tho Health Officer, Dr. Fhilson, accompanied by Mr O. Mays. Immigration Officer, arrived very soon, and made tho usual inquiries reßpect inn the health of tho passengers. Dr. Phil aon was vory well satisfied, and presented Captain Jennings with a clean bill of health, i hero being no sickness of any kind on board. The si en mer was berthed at the end of Queen stroot Wharf this morning. Thoro have been very few changes in the Doric's officers since her previous visit here. Their names are: Commander, Captain J. W. Jennings: chiof engineer, Mr A. Morrison; surgeon, Mr E. G. ■Ijevinge, M.8.; purser, Mr T. C. Owen; first ofllcor, Mr W. Soniden: second officer, Mr W. Thomas; third ofllcor, Sir H. Smith; fourth officer, Mr R. Wagner. The crew, including officers, numbers 318. Tho passago has been an uneventful one. Tho Doric left London on Decembor 13th, Plymouth on tho loth, St. Vincont on the 26th , Dccumbor, and Hobart on the 29th January, . ■arrivinifiit Auokland as above. After tho first 24 hours tho weather became fine, and continued so throughout tho voyage. Tho lino was crossed on Dec. HI, and tho Cape of Good Hope at. 3 a.m. on Jan. 10. Tho following vessels were spoken : ' Jan. 11,7 <un., hit. 37.31 S7, long. 23.55 E., passed barqaentino Polly, of Greenock, bound East; ai 1 well. Jan. 11.0 a.m., lat J3.10 S., long. 11.15 E., passed barqv,) James Wishart, of I'ieith, from Clyde to OAigo ; all well. «!►► Out of tho 198 passengers the Doric brings 56 T^ for this port, includingfl flrst-class, 37 sefcond class, and 13 third-class passengers. For the South there are 143 passengers, of which 28 nru first-class, 35 second-class, and 80 third class. Thnroaro no Government immigrants on board. Tho list of names is as follows :— For Auckland (first saloon): Mrs Susan Bennett, Miss Kate Bennett, Mr John H. Lee Mocintyro, Mrs Mason, Mr and Mrs Longdon, Mias Ann Mason, Miss Ellen M. Mason, Miss Catherine Mason, Miss Agnes Mason, Miss Ethel Mason, Mr Frank Mason, Miss Mabel Mason, Master J. H, Moiklejohn, Mr John M. Rishworth, Mrs M. Smith. Second saloon: Mrs Bates and Master John Bates, Master K. J. Comer, Master William Comer, Miss Isabel Carr, Miss Ann Castle, Miss Clara Costlo, Mr B. Comer, Mrs Mary J. Comer, Master George J- Comer, Miss Ethel Comer, Miss Mary L. Comer, Mr L. B. Dole, Mr E. Deacon. Mr R. J. Elldn. Miss Mary sit —'ttofitt, Mrs Jano Ilott, Miss Mary J. Ilott, lussSinily Hott. Miss Amelia Ilott, Mr Frank James, 3&r R Klrkwood, Mr F. Knight, Mr H. LonKdon,~:Mj'3 Clara London, Mr Sydney Ratllff, Mr B>&_Russell. Third Cabin :- Messrs Samuel BWSard, .ffirnest OMrke, Robert Caldwell, Franfc-_Gall, Charles C. Gildon, Cecil J. Healy, ~WUliam Kraus, William Lockhead, Thomas Af-J«x> r«>ck, Goo. H. Wood, Mr and Mrs S. Craotseo and family, Mr and Mrs George T. GibbonsS&Od family (7), Mr and Mrs E. B. Hall and family- CD, Mr and Mrs Frank Hewitt. Mr and Mrs F. Marples. Mr and Mr* R. Tackle and family (7), Mr and Mrs Draffin and child.

ARRIVAL OF THE PENGUIN.

Tho fl.fl. Ponguin arrived from Fiji at 5.35 p.m. yesterday. We are indebted to Mr Jno. Waldie, purser, for press parcels, reports, lus. The * Penguin left Auckland at 7.80 p.m. .on tho 11th inßt, arid arrived at Suva at 7.36 a.m. on the 20th. During the passago experienced strong' N.W. gale and heavy beam seas, during which a portion of the topgallant bulwarks were ntovu in and other sundry damage done. LoiA Queen-street Wharf, Lovuka, at 5.30 a.m. on 29th January; cleared tho reef at 6 a.m., and arrived at Suva 10.25 a.m.' Sailed 4.25 p.m., and cleared tho reef at 5 p.m.; passed Island of Inbemta at 6.33 p.m.. and breasted Mount Washington, Island, of Kadaou, at 10.30 p.m. same date; sighted N.E. coast at 7 a.m. on 3rd February; passed Poor Knights 9 a.m., and breasted Hen and Chickens 11 a.m.; passed Tlritirl at 3.40 p.m., and arrived alongside the wharf at 5.35 same date. Experienced fresh S.E. trades and heavy swell till 30th, and thon strong southerly and S.S.E. winds and high seas till morning of Ist instant; light variable winds and flne weather till arrival. Passengers (saloon) — Captain Clyno, (Messrs Pickering, Robertson, J. J. Cahill, H. Francis, Mr ana Mrs Bentloy amd family (5), Master Clagdge. ' Steerage: Mrs Witherington and family (5), Messrs Ewins, Craig, J. O'Neil, J. Lovely, F, Moms, James Owen, Alex. Moss, Jno. Wade, A. Stirling, O. Francis, Pearce, Green, Joyner C, Verity, Wm. Spring, BenJ. Lodyiiian.

ARRIVAL OF THE MANAPOURI.

The s.s. Manapouri arrived to-day at 9.45 a.m. She left Melbourne on 22nd ult., arrived at Hobart on 24th, sailing again on some date for Bluff, arriving on 28th at 4.30 a.m. Called at Port Chalmors on 29th, Lyttelton on 81st, Wel lington on Ist, Napier on 2nd, and Gist iorno on 3rd! Left again for Auckland at 9.45 p.m., and arrived as above Had light westerly winds and flno weather from Melbourne to Bluff, and light variable winds and. flno weather on the coast. Passengers:—Saloon: Mesdames Ivey and 2 children, Campbell and child. Fisher and 2 children, Marsden, Balcombe, Constan, Wood, Wears, Thorpe and 2 children; Misses French, .HiL, Black, Correll. Bold, Phillips, Buchanan, Mwaro*. Balcombe (2), HeyVood; Revs. T. N. Griffen Burrows, J.' Dukes, Bull, ■Dr. Carroll Messrs Rohorta, E. J. French Southwell, Bycroft, Arthur, Steinwehr. J D Brov/n, Scoutton, G. French, Beale Walker Captain Fishor, Maiinsell, Jacobs, Marden' Siinona, Portal, Ivey, Ooustan, J. J. Dixon Mortlock, Midford, Blayney, Case, Jones! Blyth, Thogwiddoll, Alexander, A. Clarke, Campbell, Trimmer, Wscd, Ledger,. Lascelles, Signor Nobilli, Asher, Hill, OTlea, Masters Denton, Lush, Stawell, and 60 steerage. We are indebted to Mr Chos. H. Hudson, purser, for press parcels, report, So.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

■ Tho s.B. Itotorua arrived from tho South at 11 a.m. oh Sunday. Passengers — Mesdamos Nicholson. Closa, Keating. Ford, Broad, and Low Mis?os Nicholson, Fantham (2), Long, and Oharnock, Messrs Glasson, Byrna Me- Kemaria, Nicholson. Piggott, Wonyes, Field, Curriu. Rutledge, Perne, Sontham, Breovo, (Jloss, Yoiine, Keating, Simpson, Paton, Atkin son Little, Ford, Kobmson, Barrie.and Wobsterl Revs. Morler, SpoiSte, Oliver, Reid, Long, Archdeacon Govett, and 18 in steerage.

FIJI SHIPPING.

The barque Gleaner arrived at Levuka from Now Zealand on January ?6.

The a.B. Suva arrived at Lovuka from Auck land on January 25.

The brig Wild Wave left Suva for Mercury Bay in ballast on January 18. The brieantlno MegMerrlliesreturncd,toSuva after an absence of two months and eight days, ■with 27 Polynesian immigrants on January 23.'

The schooners Winifred and Holly Bayly re turned to Suva with a full complement of recrn it a prior to January 23.

The schooners Christine and Albatross were ,in port at Suvwon January IS. ■ '

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Jliei.BKsvif.H!, this day. — Arrived here on •Saturda j in tow of tho ISna: Colostia, barque.

The Soothing Syrups and well-known car minatives, so freely given to infants to alleviate their pains and induce sleep, aro known to In incorporate narootics that are more or leßs dangerous. Nurses and even parents are too prone to resort to these agencies, and the result is that children addicted to their quieting uses seldom enjoy health and natural sleep and rest. Diminutive doses of Udolpho Woira's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps will allay all disturbing symptoms, and tone the system to a normal condition.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wnx Close as under :—

This Oat.

For Tauronga, Ohlnerautr, and Opotikl, per UlenelK. at 4 p.m. For ItuflfloH, Kawakawa, Whangaroa, and MonKOniri, per lonn. at 1.30 p.m. For Whltlangi and Upper Mill, per Rowena, at 6 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Whangarei, Kamo, and Mangapal, per Waltaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 6.30 p.m. Tuesday, sth insfc. For Wliangaroa, per Ctamo t, at 9 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawaif Omaha, Matakana, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Talrua. per Paku, at U a.m. For Taranaki, Wellington, and. Southern ports, per Takapuna. at 1J a.m. For Taranaki, Nelson and Southorn ports, per at 11 a.m. Per s.s. Australia as follows :— A£«rf San nwioJ Islands, United States of ecH?2,, o?l» ds' British Columbia, Central wit S°lSSe^t c& nd BriUßh «**»«*» xSUt SUP**"* and °««™»t* i tfofo^ Dey orderß> the Provloua evening at For registered letters and newspapers, at Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six- Pence in addition to the postage, will be received by the MaU Agent on board the steamer np to the time of sailing. This mail will he due in London on Sat nrday, March 15, -884. Per Manaponri, as fellowB:— For India, China. Mediterramean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colo nies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brlndtel, or via Naples, for letters, etc., Specially 8Q prepaid and addressed, at 4 p.m. Money Orders, for Australia only, at 3 p.m. For'registered letters and newspapers, at 3 p.m. * ■ ' ■ Lite letters for Sydnpy and Melbourne only at 1.20. p.m. ■ .-T ~ .. For Whangaref Heads, Pafua, Waipu, Whan garoi, Kamo and Mangapai, per Xliicgregor, For Thames, per Anno Milbank at 5.30 p.m. ' 8. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Chief Posfrofflce, Auckland. rOBUDBBIw-

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

February i, 1881.

Abbott's Opora House—Court Minstrels, 8 p.m.

Lornostrcot Hall-Billiard Match,B p.m. Membora of Lodge Ara, Masonic Hall, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

CHAMBERLIN.-On February 2nd, the wife of Charles Chambcrlin, Ksq., Ponui Uland, of a daughter. NEUMEGEN.—On 2nd instant, at her re»i denco, Hobson-Btrcct, tho wife of L. 11. Neu nicgcn of a daughter. WYER.-On February Ist, 1881, the wife of Mi ll. Wyer, Upper Symondastreol, of a son (still-born).

Marriage.

CORI.iKTT-CKAIG.-Oii February 2nd, at the rosidenco of the bride's parents, Hardingc street, by tho Hey. C. Carter, Baptist Minister, Claude French, son of Mr Robert Corlett, Liverpool, to Agnes, sacond daughter of Mr Thomas Craig, of this city.

Death.

SUTHERLAND.—On Jan. 21, at Coromandol, John Sutherland, aged 21 years, second son of Mr Donald Sutherland, of Mongonui.— Deeply regrotted.

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

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1881.

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

Cablk news this afternoon reports that tho Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company has notified au increase of half a million in its capital. Wo aro also advieed »f extensive shipments of gold to the colonies, ono steamer alone taking £420,000 —whatasplondidprizofora piratical cruiser Theso are signs of the increasing mngnitudo of finanaial operations in tho colonies and of the greater demand for English capital. They havo their disagreeable as well as thoir favourable sido. Wo would rather Tiave tho men with their monoy than tho monoy alone, draining a largo poreentage of the earnings of tho land and labour to fructify anothor country; but failing resident capitalists, it is better that capital should come forward freely at low rates than that colonial trade and industries should bo trammelled by a stringent monoy market, and high rate of interest. The assistance gives to settlers by theso land and mortgage companies has been the means of opening up and cultivating large areas of land, and of employing thousands of workers.

At tho annual meeting of the Auckland Gas Company to-day, a dividend of 8s Gd por share for tho past six months was declared.

in our shipping column will bo lound particulars of tho passngo of tho steamship Doric from London to this port, along with a list of hor passongers, who all arrive in excellent health. Two deaths are reported, viz., Mrs Howard, aged 30 years, of con sumption, and an infant named J. 11. Smith, of convulsions. Tho passage oc cupied 52 days from London, 50 days from Plymouth, 39 days from St. Vincont, and 5 days from Hobart. Exclusivoof detentions, tho trip was accomplished in 45 days. At St. Vincent tho Dorm was unfortunately detained for four days, nha having been in port over a Sunday Christmas Day, whon very little work could bo dono. Wo aro indebted to Mr T. C. Owen, tho purser, for placing at our disposal all possible in formation respecting tiie vessel and voyape, and also for furnishing us with tiles of latest London dates.

Among the passongors by tho steamship Doric aro tho Hon. Crtptain Frasor, Mrs Fraser and family, who aro booked for Dunedin, Colonel Macartney, for Wolling ton, and Mr T. W. Kempthorne, general manager for the New Zealand Drug Com pany, also for tho South.

The plans of the new Baptist Tabernacle have been modified so that tho building may be opened free of debt. It has now been determined that tho church shall face Upper Queen-street instead of Karangahapo Road, tho necessity for heavy foundation work thus being avoided. Various internal fittings will bo disponsod with for tho pro sent. Fresh tenders arc to bo invited, the Modifications showing a great difference on the previous intontions.

The annual meeting of tho Now Zealand Timber Company was held to-day, when a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, perannum was authorised. It will bo payable at noon to-morrow. The net profits for tho year were stated at £12,2C8 10s Cd.

Mfc Vereker Bindon is progressing satis factorily in the direction of completo re covery, and intends leaving for his now sphere of school duties as soon as he has picked up his strength sufficiently.

The following tenders wore opened to day for the erection of a villa residence in Valley Road, Mount Eden, for Mr Oliver : T. H. Palmer, £259 j T. Hanson, £282 10s; A. Kenney, £286; Thos. Lynch, £288; Wrigley and Handcock, £297 ; 0. Rollott, £304 10s ; W. Reid, £315 ; W. G. Smith, £320; F. Seanling, £835; R. Findlay, £357; P. Porter, £372; Galb and Dods worth, £372; Thos. Rogers, £377 10s; S. Jenkin, £387; Lee and Doidgc, £397 11s. A great deal of interest was oxcited in the foot race on Saturday to decide tho tio between Monnock and T. Whitesido in tho Demonstration Handicap. The former competitor was at a disadvantage, having had his foot "spiked" at tho Sports on Tuesday. Whitoside led for tho greater part of tho two hundred yards distance, but at twenty yards from tho tape ho was passed by Monnock, who finished first with several feet to spare. Mr Loydon m the starter.

Captain Motcalfe, who was In command of tho Doric on her last visit to th~rpurt, has gone to tho United States by tho Adriatic to take command of the Oceanic, a arge Atlnntic"liner.

An unusual phenomenon was witnessed on the roadway leading across Freeman's Bay to College Road on Saturday afternoon. A light spiral column of dust was oarried along by the southerly breeze until it reached the epace in front of Mr Billington's shop. The breeze increased in force, and assumed the form of a whirlwind, carrying an immense body of dust, rubbish, and paper to a great height in the air. Some of the sheets of paper ascended fully two hundred feet above the street level. A similar occurrence was witnessed at the foot of College Road goon afterwards.

Bishop Cowie, assisted by the Rev. F. Evans, hold a confirmation service yester day morning at St. Peter's Church, Taka puna, 15 candidates presenting themselvei for the ceremonial. Them was a large attendance of worshippers, and tho choir, which was strengthened by a few friends from town, rendered the choral portion of the service in a highly-effective manner. Hymns 270, 349, and 271 wero sung, and the Bishop delivered a simply-expressed and very interesting address to the childron by way of sermon. In every respect tho ser vice was cordially and satisfactorily carried out.

, Constable Michael Naughton, who has been stationed at HelensvilTe for some years, was brought into town to-day, and having undergone a medical examination by two duly-qualified gentlemen, was committed to the Whau Lunatic Asylum Naughton was a quiet officer, and much respected in the district. His mania is money. He believes that he is about to receive a large sum of .money from his native country, and his mind has been running on the good he should be üblo to do when in possession o his fortune.

Satisfactory and gratifying tests of the Parnell water supply were mado on Satur day afternoon in the presence of the Mayor and Councillors of that borough. One stream of water went high over the houses in the neighbourhood of the Barrel Hotel, while another stream almost Beached the cross on the Bishop's Library Tower, a third, at the corner of Conquestand Avenue Roads, reaching over the tops of high trees in the vicinity.

_ Signor Nobili, business manager of Wil liamson, Garner, and Musgrove's Royal Comic Opera Company,arrived by the ManaJ pouri from Melbourne, via the South, to day. The Company, which is ono of the strongest that has visited Now Zealand, is expected to open at the Opera House on the lbtnwst. It comprises sixty-four people and carries all the requisite scenery and ap pointments for producing the latest operas on a scale of special magnificence. The opening opera will be "La Mascotte" {" The Luok-Bringer "), by Andrews, which has been produced with extraordinary suc cess in all tho chief cities of Europe and Austrafia. The production in Auckland will be the £rst in New' Zealand, and roost pi the members'pf'fche' present combined Company wore engaged in the original pro duction in Melbourne and' Sydney,' • , i

We learn that Mr Frasor, tho purchaser of the Triumph, hns received notice from ■the underwriters that the legality of tho salo will bo disputed. A gout lonian from Now South Wales has also boon engaged during the past ten days making inquiries, and lie leaves by the outward mail, carrying with him a largo amount of information relative to tho disaster and the subsequent proceedure at the wreck. Wo believe Messrs Russell and Campbell have been acting as legal advisers in the matter. The probability is that if the ovidenco adduced, when submitted to the under - writers, appears to justify them in resisting tho claim, they will do so, loaving tho owners to sue for tho amount, and to settle the question of the salo as they pleaso,

The work of discharging cargo from the Doric was commenced early this morning. Sho brings 2,000 tons for this port, of which 900 tons is railway iron, part being for the Tramway Company, and part for the Rotorua Railway. The Now Zoaland Shipping Company, which has this splendid steamer under charter, is making every effort to givo her rapid despatch. By work ing both night and day it is expected the Auckland portion of the cargo can bo got out in time to allow her to continuo the oyago South on Thursday.

The sailing match between tho open boatß Dream and Gortie concluded after six o'clock on Saturday eveningl, resulting in a decided victory for tho former, which won with sovoral minutes to spare

Professor W, .1. Payno, who will appear at tho Opera House on Wednesday next,is vory anxious to securo ono of our leading citizons to stand with an apple on his head in order to show tho ease with which the Professor rivals the William Tell feat. It is not gener ally known that Mr Payne is aluo skilled in the most perfect conjuring of modorn days, and in oxposingso-called spiritualistictricks. In fact, a large and varied entertainment will bo given, as may bo eeon by tho adver tisement.

Tho Auckland Hospital librarian acknow ledges with many thanks the receipt of a copy of " A Manual of the Principles and Practice of tho Spinal System of Treatment" from Mr C. Mackay, junction of Qnocn and Groy streots, Auckland.

Signor Otto Hug, tho "medical clairvoyant," has arrived in Auckland from the South. Eismodiis opera ndi is docidedly peculiar—it being his custom to diagnoso aiseaso whilo in tho clairvoyant tranco, in which state ho professes to boo tho condi tion of tlio internal organs of tho patient.

Another disappointment was experienced yesterday afternoon on the Hospital lawn, both by tho inmates and persons who went to listen to tho music and address. The Rev. T. McKenzio Frasor kept tho appointed timo, but only a small minority of the expected singers ap peared. It is surmised that numbers who nave hithorto gratified the patients with their voice? aro nursing thoir discontent in snlubrlous retirement, Tlio last suocessful Sunday service wan that of tho Salvation Army. Mr Lincoln cannot understand it, and Mr Huxtablo cannot conjocturo tho causo of absenteeism,

Ilogarty'a Court Minstrels and Comedy Company give their liiial performance this evening at the Opera House. A very largo programmo has been arranged, and every item in now. A silver cup will also be given away for the best conundrum on tho Court Minstrels. This evening is sot apart for tho bonofit of Messrs Cowan and Buck ley, two important members of tho com pany, and wo doubt not but that thoy will bo greeted by a crowded houso, for thoy havo worked hard to deserve it, and their merits havo been fully rccognisod. Tha company sail for Syunoy to-morrow. A large demand for tickets haR already set in, and tho bonofit has ovcry appearnnco of being a vory substantial one.

Our Port Albert correspondent writes :— An inquost was hold beforo Mr .1. Shepherd, J.P., on Saturday, on the body of Jamos Bartlott Peterson, an infant only thirteen month!) of ago. Mr C. Witheford was fore man of the jury. It appeared from tho evidence that tho child was found in a water-hole near his paronts' residonco, with his head buried in tho mud, for there wero but a fow inches in depth of water. Tho child was not dead when found, but died soon after. Constable Inger stated that whon ho took up the body and turned it over, a quantity of mud fell out of the mouth. Verdict: " Accidental death by drowning." Tho expressed opinion wus to the effect that an infant thirteon months old ought not to have been allowed to creep or walk away from the lioubo into a mud hole, had proper care been taken of the child.

To the Editor: Sir,—ln tho Star of February Ist a letter appcarod rolativo to tho cabmen's picnic; it is asserted that tho affair was too hastily arranged to be a success to tho promoters, and that there was no unity among tho drivers. For tho information of tho parties that signed tho requisition—two of whom aro not cab or even 'bus proprietors—as far as the cabmen aro concerned, and why tho requisition was taken to them to sign is mere tlian wo can tell, for out of 52 licensed cabdrivers—most of whom aro driving their own cabs—44 signed for a general holiday. I should like to know whether we aro to be govorned by the remainder of the men —drivers for. Mr Crowther—as it looks to mo that they want to monopoliso everything in tho f«V of cab work. All through the colon!" * the cabmen havo a picnic every year- Messrs Couplnnd and Bollard had no ilgnt to sign the requisition, as it was "iddrossed to cab proprietors. For tho information of the public, this is a copy »f tho requisition :— " Auckland, January >30th, 18S4. Dear Sir,—At a meeting i'iel(\ a* tlle Cinrondon Hotel with reference to cal> moll's picnia, the following delegate wereVoleototl to wait upon you— Messrs Arm\ taK°> Mclndoe, and Lindsay—with refereNoo t° cabmen getting a holiday.? Tho \meoting thon adjourned until 31et of February at 8.30, at which wo should like to see e\\ cab proprie tors present. Trusting that £°« will look favourably into tho matter, — l) aln> &c-. J. H. Palmer, Chairman of Capmen Com mittee.

To the Editor : ISir,— In your Saturday's issue uwkui flio heading " Sunday Liquor 'iraHic" in tho Pcilico Court news appears the following:—"Mr Thoo. Cooper stated that a disturbance took placo on Sunday, January 20th, at the King's Arms Hotel, Upper Pitt-street, through tho bad con duct of a.man named Beamish (myself), and whilst Lynch had gone for tho police to give mo into custody, liis wife, through foar, had supplied mo with the beer." Now, sir, I most solemnly assert that the foregoing is grossly untrue. Lynch nor his wife never refused mo liquor, nor did I conduct myself in any improper manner to warrant them in so doing. Lynch and his wife together supplied mo that morning with two drinks and one quart of beer. Lynch never left the house for police aid until after his brother's arm was broken by a man named William Farroll, and it was to give Farrell in chargo Lynch left the house for the police. In the row which brought about the broken arm, I took no part whatever, directly or in directly.—l am, sir, Thomas Beamish.

The following aro the results of the boys and girlB1 races at tho Eight Hours Demon stration :—Lady'B bag, won by Maggie Braceljn, Upper Queen-street; lady's bag, Agnes Cannell, Parnell; sewing raaohine, Mary Burko, Gaol Road; 3 bottles of scent, Cathorino Mell, Groat North Road; pair of gloves, Minnie Connella, Newton ; pair of lady's boots, Louisa Rogors, Mount Roskill Road ; bag of flour, T. McGinley, Kyber Pass Road (paintor); bag of sugar, T. Gough, Hobson-street (plasterer) ; cricketing sot, C. O'Hanlon; mat, Jane Porter, Newton Road ; mat, Cathorino Moll; mat, Ann Burko ; pair of vases, Solina Tobin; box of tea, P. McCuet; box of tea, P. Ryan; box of tea, Annie Jonos; tin of lollies, Alice Rogers; tin of lollies, Mary Tobin ; largo tin of biscuits and one ham, Caroline Welsh, Durham-street; lcwt. of potatoes and 501bs. of flour, Williani Welsh, Durham-street; sunshade, Minnie Connellas; sunshade, May King.

In reply to the inquiry of " Citizen " in our Saturda y's issue, Mr Mackechnie writes: —" The Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club is not, and never has been, an aristocratic Club. Any decent person can become a member by paying the pnnual subscription, and the Club is pleased to see all sorts and conditions of men enjoying themselves on the green. The subscriptions aro expended in keeping the ground.in order. The game is essontially tho people's gamo, for in England there is hardly a village without its bowling gre,en. As to the title to the ground, tho mem bers believe that it can be used for the purposes of the Club, unless required for a road or street; but tho Domain Board, at its recent meeting, appointed a sub committee to inquire into the title in which it is held, and if the ground, or any portion of it, is found to belong to the Domain,- it will, of course, be included in that public property. Tho Club for the last two months has been considering tho best means of placing the ground under the control of the city authorities, and it is hoped this will yet bo accomplished. It might then be retained for bowls, tennis, and similar games; but it |s difficult to sco how it can be rendered mo'rp a recreation ground for.' the citizens than jt is at present.

A subscription list has been drawn up in favour of Mrs Allies, who lost all her furni ture and most of her clothing in the recent firo in Mount Edon Road. This is a very deserving caso, and it is to bo hoped that a respectable sum will be handed over to the lady, who was totally uninsured, and who, it appears, i« dependent on tho labour of hor own hands.

An important notice to tho Auckland Volunteers will be found on the third page of this issue.

Five tenders have been received by Messrs Stewart and Hunter for the construction of the Auckland City Tram ways. These, however, will not bo opened until a meeting of tho directors of tho Tramway Company is held for tho purpose —probably to-morrow, or on Wednesday.

Tho man Torpey, who was so brutally assaulted on Saturday, is reported to bo doing well in tho Hospital. The two assailants, arrested by Constables Tole and Berne, are remanded till tho 11th.

Tho matron of tho Industrial School, Howe-street, acknowledges with thanks the receipt of six certificates for work exhibited by the girls at tho late Sunday-school Exhibition.

•An inquest was held at tho Ponsonby Club Hotel on Saturday afternoon, before Dr. Philson, Coroner (>fr Payne, foreman), on tho body of John Herbert Mason, aged 11 years, third son of Mr John Mason. The witnesses were Mr Twaith, who discovered tho body floating at Devonport, the father and brother of deceased, and Constable Hutchinson. Tho facts disclosed by the witnesses havo already appeared. Tho jury returned a verdict of "Accidentally Drowned," hoping tho sud accident would act as a warning to other children who aro in tho habit of playing on Sholly Beach, Tho funeral of tho unfortunate lad was largely attended by friends and scholars of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Sunday-school. His Worship tho Mayor (Mr W. R. Waddol) was also present. The funeral service wan impressively performed by tho Rev. D. W. Runciman, M.A. Tho scholars sang over the grave, "Shall we Gather at the River," and appeared much affected by tho sceno.

A cricket match under peculiar circum stances it* announced to como off on tho Domain ground on Thursday first, and is pretty suro to attract a large crowd of spectators. This is a match between a team of publicans on the one hand and an eleven of wine merchants, brewers and aerated water manufacturers on tho other; the proceods of which are to be devoted to the Orphan Homes of the district. It was tho original intention that liquors should bo on tale at tho match, the merchants stocking tho booth free, and the gross proceeds going to tho charities named. A license could not bo got for the Domain, howovor, and an unsuccessful attempt was then made to secure the paddock at the rear of Government House for the match. Not to bo baulked in their charitable and most laudable intention, the promoters of tho match have lilt upon nn expedient which overcomes the obstacles and should lead to a large sum boing g&thorod for charitable purposes. At tho match on Thursday tliore will be a rofroehment booth prosidod over by publicans' wires, who will dispenso a choice lot of liquors free of charge to tho public. Collections will bo taken for tho orphan institutions, and these in tho circumstances should bo most liberal.

At the Auckland Bowling Green on Saturday, tho following matches wore played :—(1) Messrs James Miller (skip), J. Clmdwlck, Noil Heath, N. Harker—2l points. Messrs A. Smith (skip), W. Tait, W. Gorrio, Patterson—2o points. Formor team won by one point, (2) Messrs Thos. Macfl'arlano (skip), H. W. Heath, W, S. Jones, W. Culpan—2l points. Messrs A. 801 l (skip), T. H. White, G. M. Main, J. H. Morrison (of Dunedin) —16 points. Formor team won by five points. (3) Messrs E. B. Frasor (skip), J. Munro, D. Koss, 0. Mahon —21 points. Messrs Owen Humphries (skip), J. Ross, E. W. Pago, J. Kirkwood— 14 points. Former team won by seven point,". It was announced that Mr .lames Miller hud won tho President's bowls, and Mr W. Gorrio tho Secretary's bowls. Tho competition for the Club cup was allowed to lapse. It was stated that tho Victorian bowlers would break up as a team at Christchurch, and that eight or nine of tho players would then come to Auckland, arriving hero about ton days hence. It was decided to accord a wel como to tho visitors, who will subsequently proceed to tho Hot Lakes.

Considerable excitement prevailed at North Shore yoaterday owing to the cir culation of a report that a well-known resi dent had committed suicide. It appears that on Sunday morning Mr Branston, while on a visit to Mr Milligan'g, found in tho garden of tho latter gentleman a slip of pajior bearing theso words:—"When you find my body bury it with my friend in tho graveyard." No signature was attached, but tho writing was supposed to bo that of a man who was known to havo ' been drinking hoavily, and who had been refused admittance to Mr MilligMi's houso on Saturday night. It was feared that ho had committed suicide, and tho police wcio Informed of tho suspicious circumstances and a search was made for the mi««S.v.n s.<;?i throughout the district-. Viut without suc cess. This mwiiing, however, the police t »uiia tho man thoy wero looking for alive and woll, having settled down to work in Auckland. Whether ho wrote the words found on tho slip of papor remains a mystery.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Homeward mails leave to-morrow,

Last night of the Court Minstrels. Temporary insanity — Time " out of mind."

Christchurch Exhibition closed on Satur day night.

Tho Doric is in port and discharging rapidly. On 20th June last thore were 13,097 Polynesians in Queensland.

A groat many Maoris in Wellington dis trict aro donning the"b'fu'e Tibbon. A person who ought to "rulo the roost" —Tho cook.

Deed of Trust—Lending a man half-a sovereign. Only 382 immigrants are nominated by the mail which leaves to-morrow.

A slight shock of earthquake was felt at Christchurch on Saturday afternoon. The Victorian Medical Board refused a license to Mrs " Dr." Potts, and threatened ■to prosecute her for using the title M.D. Experiments made at Christchurch prove that freezing sheep, when hot or with tho kidnoys in, docs not affect the quality of the meat.

Professor Sample has given an exhibition of his horso-taming powers at Molbourne lately. With his keen genius for adverti sing, he gave tho proceeds (about £800) to local charities.

Ono hundred and three newspapers, mostly weekly, advocate and support paganism and Hindooism and assail Christianity in India.

Yesterday afternoon a boat containing six persons was upset at Port Chalmers through colliding with tho big dredge. All wero saved.

The foreign trade of the United States last year reached tho grand total of £301,449,376. This is exclusive of the movements of specie.

A birth takes place on an average every three minutes in London, and a death takes place every five minutes. Mr Geo. Agustus Sala has agreed to make a lecturing tour of the Australasian colonies next year,. under tho guidance of Mr R. S. Smythe.

CRICKET MATCH.

Easy Defeat of Tasmania.

In tho cricket match, Tasmania v. Otago, play commonced at 11.30, the weather being exceedingly warm, the ground dry, but still dead. Cook and Frith took up the bowling, the latter being dead om wicket. Tho Tasmanians made a poor stood, all boing disposed of for 47 rans. Otago took the wickets at 2.30, and soon put together the number required to win, becoming victors with eight wickets to spare.

MINING NEWS.

[by telegraph.—own correspondent.]

Thames, this day. Thames Golden Ckown.— Cleaning up took place on Saturday for the payable return of 117Aozs. gold About 120 tons quartz were crushed.

Moanataiari.—The month's return from this mine is 1230z5. gold, Saturday's Returns. — The melted woights of parcels telegraphed on Saturday are :—lmperial, 3,7890z5. Gdwts., 624 loads crushed ; the Dart, 41Jozs. Deep Level Cnoss.—The Saturday after noon shift was able to resume work at No 5 level. Pumping operations have been re sumed.

New Eureka, Otanci, —40ozs. amalgam have been obtained from the week's grind ing operations. *

CABLEGRAMS.

(Hl'KCIAti TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

(Received February 4—ll a.m.)

Tho Loan and Mercantile Agency.

London, February 3. —The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company propose to increase their capital by half a million, The Bonaparlist Cause. Prince Napoleon has authorised a renewal of the agitation in favour of tho Bonaparte cause. Socialism In Paris. Paris is plaeardod with appeals urging tho police to ripo and assist the starving populace. New Zealand Frozen Moat Damaged. London, February 1.--Fully sixty per cent, of the New Zealand frozen meat per lonic was damaged by fire. Tho Australian Malls. London, February 2.—Acceding to the request of the Victorian Government, tho Postmaster-General, Mr Fawcett, has agreed to cancel tho order requiring letters to bear special directions as to the route by which they are to be forwarded to Australia. London, February 3.—Mr Fawcett states that many thousands of letters and papers, obviously intended for transmission by the P. and O. mailboats to Australia, are every week detained, owing to the regulations as to " specially addressed." Tho Absconding Stockbrokers.

London, February I.—Tho London and Chartered Bank loso £120,000 by the failure of Messrs Thomas, Sons, and Co. The money was advanced on fraudulent eecuri tios, but i 3 fully covered by tho amount of tho resorvo fund. An East Indian institu tion is also reported to havo boon victimised to tho oxtent of £50,000.

Melbodknic, February 2.—The authori ties of the London and Chartered Bank state that their loss by the frauds of Messrs Thomas, Sons and Co. does not exceed L 90,000, which is more than covered by the reservo fund, invested in consols, and kept quite distinct from tho bulk's paid-up capital of L 100,000,000. London, February 3.—A slight fall in tlio London Chartered Bank stock has taken place. Sir Hercules Robinson will return to the Governorship of the Cape shortly. Australian wheat cargoes, for shipment, average 43s 6d, and for London direct 41b 6d. Colonial wheat, ex store, is un changed. " Lo Temps " says that tho only effect of the recidiviste scheme will be to swell tho ranks of ruffianism in tho Pacific by the banishment thither of those whom it lias been found impossible to reform.

[reutkr's cablegrams,]

Operations in tho Soudan.

Cairo, Fob. 2. —News has been received hero that Baker Pasha, after landing at Trinkilat, made a recounoisancc in force, and had a skirmish with tho onemy, The latter iled southwards. Baker's cavalry i pursued tho enemy for several miles, and killed hundreds of them, Colonol Gordon, recently appointed Governor of tho Soudan, passed through Korosko yesterday, and entered tho desert, en route to Khartoum. Moro Gold Exports to Australia. London, February I.—The P. and 0. steamship Ballarat, leaving for Australia, takes tho following specio shipments :— L 150.000 for Adelaide, L 70.000 for Mol bourne, L 200.000 for Sydney,

[" Aoe" Specials, via the Bluff.]

Tho Imperial Government and tho Annexation Conference.

Lon'dox, January 22. —Nothing definite will be dono with respect to the proposed annotation of New Guinea until after tho arrival of despatches from tho Australian Governments with repect to tho decision arrived at by tho Australian Conference which met in Sydney. The resolutions passed by tho Convention, and which have been cabled to London, aro, however, re garded as of great importance, and must carry weight with the Imperial authoiities dealing with tho question. Baker Pasha and tho Soudan. Cairo, January 21. —Baker l'asha has been carrying on negotiations with a number of Arab sheikhs, who have shown themselves favourable to the pretensions of the Mahdi, and tho result of his efforts has boon so far successful that several of them have given in their submission to the Egyptian tiuthorities.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE HURRICANE IN OUEENSLAND,

Groat Destruction of Proporty. (Received February 4th—12.20 p.m.) ■EncfifllA'NK, *iW«»iyj. It has been asjeortained that no loss of life occurred tvum the hurricane recently ex pertencod in tho North. Poolo Island Freezing Works, near Bowon, have been completely destroyed, and it is feared there has beeu a wreck on Gloucester Island, off Edgecumbe Bay. The storm had a moat extensive front, and serious floods are reported in many parts of Northern Queensland. Hundreds of per sons at Bowen aro in a state of destitu tion. (Received February 2, 1.30 p.m.) Adelaide, Saturday.—Wheat is quoted at 4s nominal. Country flour has doclined to L 8 to L 8 10s per ton. !

THEATRE ROYAL-GRAND POPULAR CONCERT.

Tub grand popular concert arranged by Messrs R. Warwick Gainor and \V. H. Webb was given in tho Thoatre Royal on Saturday evening before a very fair audienco, and passed off successfully. A highly-attractive programmo was pro sontca, and the items figured upon it were for tho most part rendered with taste and executive power. Of courso, tho feature of tho concert was Mr Gainor's debut, and tho result proved that public expectation had notj beon raised too high by anticipatory notices. Tho gentleman lias a mellow and sympathetic baritone of good com pass and power, while his execution evidences careful training; in fact, this is tho chief merit of his ■ singing. His solo contributions to tho concert were (1) Pinsuti's well-known bravura, "I Fear No Foe," (2) the sentimental morceau " For Evor," given by way of encore, (3) tliQ, celebrated Scona from " Un Ballo in Maschera," which comprises the recitative "Eri tv" and accompanying aria "O Dolchezze Perdute d'Amor," and (4) "I Sigh for Thee," a song spocially com posed for him by Mr W. 11. Webb. The second and third numbers being of an emotional character, wero the best suited to the vocalist's tempera ment, and ho sang them with great feeding and well-judged expression. Especially fine waa his rendering of Verdi's exquisito scena. It was, without doubt, the gem of the concort, and tho audionco rapturously en cored it. Mr Webb's original'song is a pensive and pretty little trifle. Mdlle. Cailliau (Professor Cailliau's youngest daughter) skilfully played a violin obligate to it. Of the other vocalists the limited space at ourdisposal to-day prevents us from giving a detailed^ notico. They were all successful in gaining tho applauso of the audience. A second and farewell concert is to take place in the Opera Houso to-morrow night, under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor.

BILLIARD MATCH.

Tub billiard match bctwoon Mr F. Weiss, champion of Australia, and Mr Win. Lyons, of Auckland, which took place in tho Lome-street Hall on Saturday evening, attractod only a moderate audionco, the entrance foe (cs), boing evidently too high to secure greater public patronage. The champion conceded his opponent 400 points out of 1,000. During tho first half of tho game tho majority of tho spec tators considered that Lyons would run his opponent vory closo at tho finish, as the game stood: Lyons, 602; Weiss, 251. At this period of tho game tho champion made 17 spot shots and reached tho total of 315, while Lyons fell off slightly in his play, and a flno break of 101 from the champion, which included 33 consecutive spots, still further reduced the lead of his opponent. It was now apparent that tho visitor had the gamo in his hands, and with breaks of 67 (18 spots). 70 (12 spots), 25,32,47 (13 spots), and 3 or 4 breaks of about 30, the champion wont out an easy winner, by upwards of 220 points. In order to aitord tho general public an opportunity of witnessing this brilliant young player, it has been arranged to givo another exhibition this evening, at the Lorne-stiect Hall, when Mr Wois s will meet Mr Lyons or any other pro minent local player, and givo a start of 250 in 600, The champion will also play 7 games of pyra mids, giving 2 halls m each game, with a well known Auckland amateur. From the marvel lous accuracy with which the champion makes the winning haMivd, theso gamcsshould be well worth witnessing. Mr M. Gallagher has had entire charge of the .arrangements, and the prices for this ovening's entertainment navo been reduced to 2s and Is. ■ - ' ■■

ENGLISH NEWS BY THE DORIC.

The stoamor Doric brings nine- days' Inter English news than was received by the last San Francisco mail. Our files are to Decem ber 15th. We cull the following items: Liberal Reform in Ireland. in connection with the County London derry election, the address of Mr Walker, Q.C., the new Solicitor-General for Ireland, promises to support all the measures intro duced by Mr Gladstone for the good of Ireland, and expresses the opinion that the Land Act of 18S1 requires amendment. He will support any measuro which, shall have for its object the improvement and extension of tlio clauses relating to the acquisition and ownership of land. The address de votes attention to grand jury reform and the desirability of establishing county go vernment boards, and states that a just and impartial administration of the law to all classes is tho true policy of a Liberal Go vernment. All Liberals will rejoice when exceptional legislation will no longer bo necessary. The address contains no refer ence to the franchise question. Boaconsflold Statuo at Liverpool. The statue of Lord Beaconsfield, raised by public subscriptions at Liverpool, at a cost of over two thousand guineas, was unveiled by Sir Richard Cross, Ml., in presence of a large crowd, of which the prominent members of both political parties in the city formed a part. Sir Richard, before per forming the ceremony, said they were there to do honour to the memory of one of Eng land's illustrious dead, and one of the most illustrious statesmen England had ever seen. (Loud cheers.) The benefit of his country , was the one guiding spring and motive of his life, in order that she might maintain her dignity and honour abroad, and peace and prosperity at home. At night Sir Richard Cross presided at the inaugural banquet of the now Conservative Club. Strange Burial Scandal. An extraordinary application for advico mado to the Southampton magistrates has attracted some attention. A man named Russcl said that his daughter was confined on Monday last, and the child died seven teen hours after birth. He applied to the Poor-law authorities for an order of burial, and on Thursday an undertaker came with a tool basket containing shavings, into which he put the body and carried it away, notwithstanding protests from all the women present, his action having made the mother of the deceased child quite ill.— The Bench directed the man to be eont for, and he said that he made the coffin when he got home, and delivered it at the ceme tery the same evening.—The Bench ad journed the matter until the afternoon, directing inquiries to be mado in the mean time, and at the subsequent sitting the Chairman of the Guardians said he had scon the coflin and was satisfied with it.— The undertaker was reprimanded for treat ing the dead child as if it had boon but a dog, and the matter ended. The StrtlEO of Lancashire Weavers. Onr Aocrlngton correspondent tele graphs :—''Thestrike is now virtually con fined to Blackburn and Padiham. Arrange ments have been made in most towns for operatives to remain at work. An appeal for help for about 12,000 operatives on strike was issued on December 14th, and considerable support will doubtless be re ceived. The decision of the Masters' Com mittee to call upon employers whore there is no strike to run short time to prevent operatives at work from supplying those on strike will hasten the end of tho struggle." At a meeting of the Central Committee of the North find North-East Lancashire Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers' Association held in Manchester, it was decided to rocommend that employers in districts whore the hands are not on strike should run a short time, in order to prevent assUtanco being rendered to the strikers. Literary Scandals. To tho Carlylo scandal succeeds tho Lytton scandal. When Mr Froude pub lished those memorials which proved that had Mrs Carlyle been a less noble woman sho would have fled from a life which at times was so miserable, the world was set a gossipping for months. Now Lord Lytton, publishing his father's papers, has shown his mother, unable to suffer the irritabilities of her husband, did leave her house. He half excuses if not altogether condones the father's fault. For this indiscretion he is threatened by Lady Lytton's executrix with the publication of all the letters which passed between husband and wife, along with an autobiography proving that Lady Lytton was a much-wronged wifo. Tho testimony of independent people is rather against Lady Lytton. There is no man who in his day was more ready to undertako chivalrous missions than the Chevalier Wikoll", the American diploma tist, author of "The Reminiscences of an Idler." He was once half disposed to espouse the case of Lady Lytton ; but it is very *-Wir from his book that ho thought »'ifer tomper nVitAly •«ipr,ac i j4Gab.hg, 1 and found her too obstinate to be championed. Lady Lytton's friends had better let tho scandal alone. Clerical Wrangling. Tho wrangle about, the strong language used by some of the clergy in the pulpit with referonco to social questions still goes on. One gentleman supposed that a quota tion from a sermon or pamphlet referred to a statement by a preacher that he sympathised ' with "poor ignorant fellows," who were tempted by revo lutionary methods, though ho depre cated physical force. It now appears that it was Christ, and not a parson, who was meant. But the objector is equal to the occasion. He was misled, he said, by the personal pronoun " he," which ought to have bcon spelt with a capital letter !

AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY.

Annual Meeting.

Thk annual meeting of tho Gas Company was held this afternoon, Sir Frederick Whitaker (Chairman of Diroctore) presiding. 17 shareholders wore present. AlrE. B. Parsons (Secretary) - read tho following report and balance sheet: —

Tho Company's transactions for tho last year show tho following result: The net profits for tho.past year wore £15,231 12s 8d; tho undivided balance brought forward, £3,514 7s Gd; deduct dividend paid in July last, £3,274 10a (id, leaving an amount unappropriated at 31st Docomber . laßt (fill,-IG2 8s Bdt, out of which tho directors rocoinmond a dividend for tho paat six months at tho rate of oight shillings and sixpence per sharo (on 12,409 shares), £5,2 3 16s 6d, leaving a balance to be carried forward of £G,IBB 7s 2d. Tho retort house roforred to in tho report of tho directors of tho sth February last year, is now being fitted up so as to bo available for uso during the next winter; and the addition to the purifying plants also referred to in tho samo report is completed, and in situation. The branch manufactory at Devonport has been complotod and in operation since May last. Tho convenience to the inhabitants is no doubt great, but it is yot too soon to judgo of tho probable results to the Company in a pecuniary point of view. Satisfactory ar rangements havo been made with the Government for the supply of gas for tho Lunatic Asylum, and tho first portion of tho mains arc now being laid. Tho business of the Company increases so rapidly and largely that it has become impera tive that additional capital should be found in order to increase tho Company's plans, so as to be ablo to moot the demands boing made on It Tho directors havo this subject under their con sidoration, with a view to the ndoption of the most advantageous mode of providing the additional capital required. The policy of tho directors has been, and will continue to bo, to supply gas to tho public at tho lowest possible rate constant with a proper pro vision for contingencies, and a fair return of mcoino to the shareholders for tho capital invested. Acting on this view the directors now llnd themselves in a position to make anothor reduction in iho prico of gas. Tho net price at present is 8s per 1,000 feet, and this will bo re duced to 7s (id. There havo hitherto been dif ferontial rates in some localities, resulting fronr arrangements made to secure tho Company against loss when extending the gas service to distant localiticsattheroqueatof the inhabitants. Ihose present differential rates will not be in sisted on in tho future, but all put on tho same looting, except at Devonport, which is specially Bituato, and supplied by a separate plant. The directors who retire are Messrs Nowman and Dignan, and the two auditors, Messrs G. P. Pierce and T. L. White. All are capable of re cloction, and offer themselves accordingly. Iho dividend will bo payable on and after Wednesday next, at the Company's offico.- Jukd Wiiitaker, Chairman of Directors.

In answer to Mr Thomas Pkacock, M.H.P>., tho Chairman said that it was not yet known what would be the amount of the proposed increase of capital, but it would be considerable, as an estimate of proposed extensions indicated. On the proposition of Mr Titos! Peacock, seconded by MrßAi,pii Reusing,tho retiring directors, Messrs Newman and Dignan, were re-elected.

Messrs Pearce and T. L. White wore re appointed auditors, on tho motion of Mr Lkxghton, seconded by Nr Ashton.

Auckland Sharemarket.

Februaev i. Bank o£ Now Zealand—Buyors, 1.22 Cs; sellers £22 10s ■ ' N.Z. Loan and Mercantile-Sellers, £5 17s 6d Taupiri Coal—Buyers. 17s 6d' Coroinandel Steam—l3s r sellers. Us Northern S.S.—ScUers.Sr ~ Queen of Beauty-^S«lteii ß,<2s':WVt' . Depp Level Cross-Burera^Tld; sellerß. 3s PTelleSct"mf" *™ ycr8' 2^ M: New Find—Riiyers. 13s Od t - ■.Diamond Gully—Buyors, 2s Gd * •-• •' "*; •?• NEWMAN, Chairman.

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN COIIRESI'ONDEN'T.]

Cambridoe, this day.

Tc Kooti, with a largenumber of followers, passed through here this morning en route for tbe King Country. He did not make a halt here.

Russell, this day. — The natives are collecting amongst themselves to add to the prize for the canoe race.

TifAJfRS, this day.—Tho Bank of New Zealand shipped to Auckland on Saturday evening 9,2570z5. of bullion.

At tho meeting' ot the Govornorg of Thames High School, Miss Julia MoKenzie i'raser, of Auckland, was appointed lady assistant teacher for a term of six months, with a probability of permanency.

(PKJI PRKS.S ASSOCIATION.)

Waioiiongomai, this day.—The battery started crushing this morning. To Kooti arrived at To Aroha from Paeroa on Sunday. He shook hands with most of the white people he met, and before he left for Piako was considerably under the in fluence of liquor. He stopped at P. A. Mur ray's station, Piako, last night, and was to go on to Kihikihi to-day.

Wellington, this day.—A boy nine years of ago named Thomas Bengo, of Nungaroa, was drowned in the Hutt River He was crossing the ford to fetch cattle when the current swept him away.

Dunkdin, this day.—Aaron Woolf died suddenly this morning of heart disease. Tlio Supreme Court lias granted leave to prosecute George Hyaat for alleged fraudu lent bankruptcy.

Mr John Bent, formerly of Auckland, died in tho Hospital yesterday. The Tasmanian cricketers will bo unable to go further than Christchurch.

NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY.

Annual Meeting,

The annual meeting of the shareholders of the abovo Company was held at noon to day, in the office, Customs street West, Mr C. A. Harris (Chairman of Directors) pre siding. Some 12 or 13 gentlemen were present. The report and balance-sheet were submitted, and taken as read. They i are as follow :— The Directors report as follows on the rear's operations, ended 3ist December, 1883' Un divided profits from year ended 31st DecemW 1882. £2,030 18 3 6d; net trad., proflta. ttSfstt iS 6d ; available for appropriation, £14,299 9^. The Directors recommend the following apprODri ation, viz.: By dividend at the rate of 10 nor cent per annum, £5,492 ; carried to reserve fund (which will then stand at £12,500). £8 600 ---by depreciation account, £3,000; carried to now profit and loss account, £3,307 9s. Mr Donald Hugh McKenzie's term of office aa director expires, but ho is eligible and offers himself for reelection. JIrT.L. White, auditor also retires, and offors himself for re-election" By order of the Board.-C. A. Harms, Chair, man. BALANCE-SHEET FOB THE YEAR ENDED SIST DECEMBER. 1883. Dr.: December 31st, 1883—To capital 16 000 shares at IA LW,WO-tosi unallotted.' ft™ L25.080-L«,9JO! reserve fund, LlO.CiOO; amount owing by the Company, L 31.323 19a (id; profit Total°LUosJ^S°fld? rapproPriatlon- L».2&»B' i Cr:'December 31st, 1883-By freeholds, lease holds, bushes, plant, machinery, etc., Lsl 852 9a 9d: vcaselß. L*,S99 8s 3d ; stock,' Lll 079 lite Bdl bills receivable in hand, L 2.744 17s lOd; sundry Tc&ftss§y«?: cash oq hand- Ui i3s & ,P« 0 fit and Loss AccoiWT.-December 31st, 1833. lo wages, rents, taxeß, bad debts; insurances, etc., L 18.569 0s 7d: balance net profit. LH.2M 9s: Total. L3B,BfiB 15s "1 December 31st, ÜB3: By balance from last year

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, con gratulated the shareholders upon the very good business which had been done during the.past year. It had increased locally to a large extent, and as a consequence their staff had had to be strengthened. Corres pondently their plant and stock had been augmented considerably,and they were aow in a position to accept any orders that might offer. The Sydney trade was highly encouraging, and through the action of their friends and neighbours—tha Auckland Timber Company—in establish ing a mill in Sydney, the Auckland timber industry generally had been greatly benefited. Theirownmanufacturinjrtiopart ment, which was started about 12 months ago, was noil' working at high prossure, having really more work than it could well get through—a pretty conclusive cvii lence, he considered, of the popular appreciation of their products. The bad debts for the year had been very small, and, taking the business generally, they had done exceed ingly well. The balance-sheet shewed a profit for the year of L 12,208 10s Gd, which they proposed to appropriate in the manner indicated by the report. By the proposed additions the reserve fund would be brought up toLl2,soo,andthe depreciation account to L 3.850. In this connection he might say that the stock had not been over valued, and the directors might reasonably have taken credit for the .increased value of the Whangapoua estate and Cus toms-street allotment, which would there by have added considerably to the value gat down for the Company'sproperty. Nothinw of this kind, however, had been done* The depreciation account might ba looked upon in the light of a fir© insurance fund, as well as a fund for the purposes of meeting depreciation of stock, buch a calamity as the destruction of one of their mills might occur any day, and it was necessary, therefore, to be prepared for such an emergency. This was all the more needful, too, inasmuch asthe Insurance Com.1 pany had increased its rates by 10b vet hundred pounds, while reducing its risk at the same time_ by L 1.400. Henco the desire of the directors to be prepared for any contingency. Mr D. H. McKenzie seconded the motion, and in doing so remarked that the business of the Company was carried on as inexpensively,and economically as it could possibly be done. At Whangapoua the timber was produced at a less" cost than at any other mill on the East Coast, and the town mill also was worked as cheaply as it could be. He endorsed the Chairman's remarks upon the wisdom of setting by money for the depreciation account. Mr Seymour George, M H.R., pointed out the advisability of equalising the divi. dends, so as to discourage investments of a merely speculative character. He considered it far preferable to have steady dividends than fluctuating ones, and if it was possible last year te have a 15 per cent, dividend, it wa» equolly possible this year. It seemed to Mni that the so-called reserve fund was in reality no reserve fund at all, as lie believed the money was merely re-invested in the Company, and that the depreciation ac count was the only reserve fund. He: hoped the directors would adhere to a fixed rate of dividend.

MrMASEPiKLD admitted the force of Mr George s contention, but pointed out that tho last year's expenses had been excep tionally heavy, in consequence of works, fittings, etc., for the Whangapoua mill. They were, at any rate, on the safe side in pursuing a cautious policy. The Chairman remarked that equal divi dends could not be paid unless equal profits were realised.

The motion was then put and carried. Mr Seymour Georgb then proposed, and M v Devork seconded, a vote of thanks to tho directors and offlceis of tho Company, which was duly passed.

Mr George Harper acknowledged the compliment on behalf of the directors, and Mr Frank Jacsokr on behalf of the officers. The former gentleman said that it was the directors' intention to pay half-yearly divi dends.

On the motion of Mr Dkvore, geeoitd byMr.BAYi.DON, Mp D. H. McKenzie/as re-elected a director, for which lion* ho returned thanks.

Mr T. L. White was ro-appoiiited oHtor at tho same rate of remuneration s last year.

Mr R. K. Davis suggested the ipoint ment of a second auditor, and aft some discussion, tho mattor was left in fe handß of tho directors.

The passing of a vote of thatg to tho Chairman brought the proceeds to a close. It was stated that thdividend would be payable at noon tomorw.

INSANITY OF A CONSTALE.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRKKPO'SNT.)

HeIENSVIL? this day. Recent events in this townshl'ppear to have complotflly unhinged ConsDle Naughton's mind. IFe has behaved for * past few days in an extraordinary nmnnor^using his family alar: i. Yesterday a. eoncit watch had to bo kept upon him, the doet'Oaving administered opiat<r« without cifectile paraded the town throughout the nigh endeavouring to force admittance to both >ls- Finally a few of the residents pcrsuadedtn to accompany them to Auckland this ii«ii)(?. Telegrams were kindly sent throupy the telegraphist yostcr day, and early to/ apprised the Superinten dent of the statoAffairs. Much sympathy it folt for tho conplc, who has performed his duty for many/rs In this extensive district satisfactorily, /

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1884.



TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. Russell, this day.—Arrived:Marlrier,Norval, and Magellan Cloud. Dunedin. this day.—Arrived: Costloton and Rio, from Port Louis. COMMERCIAL. Evening Star Office, this day. Messrs S. Cochh ane and Son this day held a sate of land at their rooms, Queen-street, when the following prices were obtained:—Allotment 26, Woodsldo, 1 acre, £52 10s; allotment 114, containing 105 acres, parish of Takapuna, £183 15s; 41 acres, Hokianga, fs Cd an acre; lot 55. Village of Uniry, £4; ant1 id acres, parish of Marerutu, 4s an acre. Special Advertisements. iT P H I L S O N, Late District Surgeon, Attends from 10 a.m. to I o'clock p.m., AND DR. J. H. HONEYMAN " From 11 a.m. to 1 o'clock p.m., at Aickin'b, THE PHARMACY Queen-street ■OTHBRK SHALL I VURNIBH MY HOUSE FROM? THE CHEAPKBT ALL ROUND HOUSK TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE GARLICK & CRANWELL ! ! IRON BEDSTEADS, go to GARLIOK & CRANWELL. BEDDING go to GARLICK & GRANWELL. BEDROOM FURNiTURE, go to GARLICK & CRANWJCLL. CARPETS, go to fttOtUOK & CRANWELL. GARLICK & CRANWELL. House Furnishers, GARLICK & CRANWSLIi, Upholsterers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Manufacturers OC ALL KINDS 01' FURNITURE.



Cheap Tapestry & Brcsski. Cakpetb, Cheap Ou.ci.oths & Linoleum. Cheap & Beautiful Cretonnes. ''heap Blankets & Curtains. GARLICK. & CRANWELL; HOUSE. FURNISHERS City Hall Arcade, QUESN-SrRBBT, AUCKLAND Tl/rONSTER /CLEARING ttALE OF clothing and drapery! clothing and drapery! clothing and drapery! clothing and drapery! £20,000 worth £20,000 OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING TO BE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING TO BE SLAUGHTERED ! t! SLAUGHTERED ! !! a pooMBEs & rio., BEING ABOUT TO CLOSE THEIR CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT NEXT THE AUCKLAND HOTEL, AND IN ORDER TO REDUCE THEIR STOCK AS MUCH 'AS POSSIBLE PRE VIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING, WILL HOLD A MONSTER CLEARING SALE A MONSTER CLEARING SALE OF THE WHOLE OP THEIR LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING DRAPERY AND CLOTHING AT BOTH CHOPS, OTH OhOPS, Commencing "=pRIDAY, "I |TH TNSTANT, S« OoOMBES & C/ 0. HAVE PURCHASED TWO WELL-KNOWN STOCKS FOR LESS THAN 10s IK THE £, 1 WHICH WILL BE INCRUDED IN THEIR MONSTER /CLEARING CJALE. onster Clearing ©ale. REMEMBERt THE BALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, 11th INSTANT, ON THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED By J. COS6RAVE & CO., B&H AMD OUR CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, NKXT THE AUCKLAND lIOTKL, WHERE EVERYTHING WILL BE v ;' SLAUGHTERED. OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED On THURSDAY, FOR THE PURPOSE, OF MARKING DOWN tyHE STOCK. Sr^ooMßEs & rio., • \_>OOMBES & VO., CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET



TO THB VOUJNTEEBS OF AUCKLAND.—Mr («. N. Abbott has, by engaging Professor W. J. Paynk, the. champion fancy lightning rifleshot or the world, given the public an opportunity of seeing shooting of the most wonderful and ex traordinary kind. Not only does the Professor excel in shooting, but he is equally good in exposing the most intricate of so-called spiritualistic manifestations. This unique per formance will begin on Wednesday. To tha Citizenß of Auckland: A well known citizen of g«od repute is wanted to play the part of Albert Tell, standing with an appls on his head at Professor Payne's shooting dis plays, at tho rpora House, which commence on Wednesday , cxi. A parting Boi ioo will bo tendered to the Rev. James Guy, of the Franklin Road Priml tivoj Mnthndist ChurSh, to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. Tea will be provided in the schoolroom at 6.30, and the public meeting will afterwards be held in the church over the school-room. A notice from the Chairman of the City Scheol Committee respecting correspondence appean in our advertising polusajis. The Ootwabd MAit.-r-Brett's Auckland Almanac and Proyinaial Handbook is the best budget of iaformation about 4 uckland (hat pan be sent to friends abroad. Prppuiable at ithp Stab office and all booteellors, As a Now Year present, nothing is so suitable aa the Domeetlo Sewing Machine of Hhakespear ft Co.) Queen-street, opposite the Harket-tAnyr. : ¥ Tub Yew Crushed Strawbdhbv Glabs wark.t^A large assortment Just opened by Boylau and Tanflold, 174, Queen-street.—{Advt.J



Special Advertisements. T AST DAYS! LAST DAYS! PAINLESS I PAINLESS ! I PAINLESS DENTISTRY. I PAINLESS ! | DKNTISTKY. A MOST WONDERFUL TMNU ! TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT THE PERSON KNOWING IT ! Fke-Tkn Shillings & Sixpence. D it. Sinclair Will only take a FEW MORE ORDERS FOR TEETH ARTIFICIAL TEKTH ARTIFICIAL TEKTH ARTIFICIAL TEETH ARTIFICIAL TEETH IMb workroom being almost Full. PATIENTS REQUIRING ARTIFICIAL TEHTH SHOULD CALL AT ONCE. Or else their Orders will not bo taken. T riOSGRAVE & riO. Alt;'now holding a CHEAP SALK CHEAP SALE or OF j DRAPERY! CLOTHING! DRAPERY! CLOTHING! And Bubmit the following; Cheap Links I—Cheap Links!—Chrap Links 1 1,000 Trousers and Vests. Colonial-made, at 12a Cd. 300 Do?.. Havard .Shirts, lined bucks, Is 6d each. 60 Dozen Felt Hats, 2s 6d. ICO Boxes White Shirts 8s 6d. 20 Cases Men's Cold Mole Trousers, Ss lid. 160 Sergs Suits, 21s fid. 203 Dozen Men's and Boys' Leghorn Hats, 3s Ski, 300 Bluo Diagonal Sao Coats, new shape, 19s Gd. AT THEIR NEW PREMISES. J. COS GRAVE AND CO., Opposite Wm. McAjitiiuk ft Co.'s Warehouse. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY A. (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1862. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER. The Company sell and eroot gas-fittings. In cluding gas apparatus and gas-power engines. Stock Includes Otto Gas Engines.—Office and Show-rooma, Fort-street. Just Opened, a splbndid assortment of C T D R A O I E M W M T A E I 0 S L T N X S I N S E E■ S • S These Goods are Very Choice, and hare been selected with great care especially (or MY OWN TRADE.



Wl LLIAM RiATTEAY, DRAPER, CLOT II IK R, AND SILK MERCER, 179, 186, AND 182, QUEEN-9TRKET ((cur doors below the New Savings Bank), AUCKLAND. "pONSONBY VINEYAHD. Having nrranKcd with Mr A. IJnabury (or the Sale and Delivery of this season's crop of Grapes (which are now ready, and in good con dition), all orders left with the undersigned the day previous will be punctually attended to. THOMAS BTJEADMAN & CO., Seed Merchants. Queen-street, Next to Mr Wiseman's. OO VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK- CjCjj LAND (six doors from Alberts*. T. B. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER. IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS, GLASS, PICTURES, SCRAPS. AND MUSICAL INSTRbafeNTS. Teacher of the Pianoforte, Violin, &c. For terms and testimonials sco Brett's Alma nac Advertisement, page 87. and post free on application. Toner and Repairer of Musical Instruments. Tti" R. A. E WHITAKER, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. OFFICE: Corner of High-street and Vulcan , Lane.