SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auoklavd—This afternoon, 3.27; to-morrow mornins-, 3.45.

Manukau Heads—This evoning, 5.17; to rn >rruw morning, 0.?. Kaipara Hkads —This evening, 6.41 i to morrow morning, 7,25.

BUNPKT.—Thta evening, 7.0. SlJNiJi.sit:.—To-morrow morning, 5.30. 2HOONW AGBL-Kcw moon, lain, 2.1 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

LAST KVENINO.

Ma«grogor, 5.8., Johnson, from Whangarei Waitati, 8.8., Crawford, from Whnngarci

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Clansman, s.s., Farquhar, for Tanranga Olenolg. s.h., Amodco, for Mercury Bay Southern Cross, s.s., Hutchinson, for LovuKft .lomi. K.s., Holandor, for Gisborno Wi'llit.Kton, s.b., stepheneon, for Russell Kxplorer, s.s., Webster, for Sydney Island Pai-uc.ll, hriKanf.no, Mclsaacs, forMongonul

TO-DAY. Neptune, s.s., P.nncl, for Kalpara

EXPORTS.

Per Arawata, for FUt~2TJ cases salmon, 131 cases fruit, .ViO cases kerosene IB half-chests ten, 17 oaeks brim, 20 sacks oats, 172 sacks lliuo. j;ii) boxes reap. S hhds 1 casks and 7 kegs alo, lit ciiKos meats. '.'0 cases older, 91 sacks Hour, 3=o rfu.es biscuits, 220 shoop, 70 cases onions, o head cattle. 203 kegs, beef, 200 sacks potatoos, and sundries.

TnwahdsCoastwisk.—Mcrcury.fromTairua, With 11,100 ft timber, 20,000 shingles; Ghost,from Pakiri, with 13 kauri logs.

Outwards CoASTWisK.-Ghost, tor Orowa; Afohu'iingi, for Mangatiti; Mariner, for Ktisscll: Tokcmn, for Tuurnnga ; Mercury, for Tainui.

Tho s.s. Tonn, which has taken up tho Thomas Russell's running hotween this port, HisbornO, aid Napier, proceeded South last ovoninfir. Tho schooner Aurora, undor cliartor to Moser3 McArlhurand Co., ontered out at Customs to day for Tonga. The s.s. Southern Cross loft last evening for Wlvinuaroi, whore, sho will coal, and then pro ceed to Levuka (Fi.it) to relieve tho s.s. Suva. 'Hie latter will arrive here about tho end of this • month, and ko from here to Port Chalmers for a BJnoral overhaul. The s.s. Arawata will leave for Fi.il, via , Russell, at 5 o'clock this ovening.

The brigantine Pdrnell left for Mongonui last ownlr.sr. Sho loads thoro with timber, and proceeds to either Melbourne or Sydney. The hrigantino Ada C. Owen is alongside of tho barque Lai™, discharging part of her cargo of! island produce for conveyanco to London. The B.«<. Ha wen loft Wellington at midnight of yesterday for OnehunKa. to bring back tho out ward English mall to bo despatched per Aorangi t}T London direct. Tho s.s. Wnihora may bo expected to arrive from Sydney envly to-morrow. Sho leaves for Melbourne, vio. Southern ports, at noon on Thursday. The 8 s. Macgrogor arrivofl from Whangarei laat evening. Passongora—Messrs Bain, A. Peterson. A. Anderson, Thomas. Thompson, Shnvr, Wnlton, nonstock, Rev. Mr McLean. Me« James Bain, Pinchase, Thomns, Miases Wilson, A. Frasor, Gurahy, and McQuavrie. CarKO—S3 boxes fruit, 7 boxes eggs, 10 lihds. ale, 1 bales wool, 3 tons sundries. When tho s.B. Hawea was leaving Onohunga for Southern ports on Sunday, sho camo into collision with tho s.s. Oroti. The davits of the latter were carried away, nnd sho also lost a ■portion of her rail. Tho Hawea did not sustain any injury. Tho s.B. Neptune has been chartored for six months for employment at Kaipara, and loft here this afternoon in charge of Captain Pennel. Upon arrival at Kaipara. sho will bo placed in charge of Captain Stonaway. who will run her regularly between Pahi, Maungatoroto, and Helensvllie. _ Tho s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whang.irei last evening with 10 boxes fruit, 30 sacks gum, 120 tons coal, 10 sacks bones, 1 casks tallow, and tho following passengers :—Messrs Hodgson, J. C. Blytlio. Alalavoy, M. Dignan, D. Kaynor, P. Davidson, Maoo. Rutherford, Ryan, Donning, W. Thorne, Tawhia. J. Forbes. R. Steel, Church rward, Courfnay, Day, Mrs Dixon, Mrs Owen, Miss Korr. Mrs Steel, Mra Thome and child, Mrs Denning, Murphy. Cox, Mra Ireland, Mra Mace, Mr Honor, and II steerage. Another addition to tho fine fleet of the Union Steamship Company— the Te Kapo—is on tho way from Glasgow to Port Chalmers. Tho Te Kapo was formerly a cargo trader, but has re cently been completely rearranged, so as to *jrvc as a first-class passenger steamer. This work has been done for tho Union Steamship Company of New Zealand by Messrs William Denny and Brothers. Dumbarton, under the

superintendence of Mr Darling, the Company's engineer. Tho vessel is a spar-decker ot the following dimensions:—Length between per pendiculars, 291 ft.: breadth moulded, 38ft 6in.; and depth moulded to spar-deck, 26ft. Tho To Kapo is to run in tho intercolonial trade in chargo of Captain Mclntosh, late ot the s.s. Hero.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Waitara. this aay.—Arrived: Galrloch, from Dnehunga, I 50 a.m. Whaxgarei, this day.—Arrived: Southern Cross, from Auckland, 7 turn. Wellington, thia day.—Arrived: lonic, from Spit. 7 a.m. Tauranoa, this day.—Arrived: Clansman, from Auckland, 7.10 a.m. Russbia, this day.—Arrived: Wellington, from Auckland, 7 a m. Lyttelton, this day.—Arrived: Manapouri, from Wellington.

Notices to Correspondents.

T.F.—The 100 yards foot race for a £2 prize, presented by the H.A.C.B. Society, which took place at Ellorslie Gardens on tho 17th March, 1875, was won by Jeremiah Sullivan. Tho winner, who had one leg, received 50 yards start from E, O'Haro, tho Becond man.

Births.

ROBINSON.—At her residence Railway atreot, Famuli, Mrs R; Robinson of a son.

Deaths.

TAYLOR.— On Fobiuary 10, at his residence Ponsonby Hoad, James Taylor, father of John Taylor, contractor, of this cily. Notice of funeral will be given at a future date.

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1885.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resiatanoa, For the future in the distance. And the geod that we can do.

The Government, it is stated, have made Mr Macandrew a definite pro posal for a mission to Scotland to pro mote the emigration of Skye crofters. By the Land Act of last session, the Executive were authorised to set apart 10,000 acres of land between Catlin's River and Mataura for a special settle ment of crofters —one-third of the land to be granted free in ten-acre sections, and the remaining two-thirds to be open for selection by the crofters at 20s. per acre. No provision was made for set tlements of the same kind in other parts of the colony, but we presume; that power might be found under the 1

existing law, if the Government so de sired, to form coastal settlements in the North Island. The experi ment is a meritorious one, considered philanthropically. The grievances of these poor people, whose condition is no belter than that of the in habitants of the western districts of Ireland, lias evoked much genuine j sympathy. But still we are not alto- j gether assured that the crofters will make a desirable class of settlers. The reports cf visits recently paid to Skye describe the people as contri buting to their poverty by a thriftless ness begotten of thoroughly hopeless circumstances. Their chimlieyless houses, suirounded by patches of stony or swampy ground, arc little better than Maori wharcs; and among the women, whose domestic duties are not very laborious, there is a lack of willingness to cultivate home industries or weave the cloth for which a ready market can always l-e found. A large proportion of the clothing for these people is supplied by charitable associations in the Scottish cities, distributed through the ministers. They are, in fact, a semi-pauper class. It is true, how ever, that this condition has been pro duce 1 by their envi.onments. They are a fine, healthy, honest, and reli gious, if rather superstitious, people, and under more kindly conditions might possibly do well. Our fisheries are neglected, and these people are inured to the hardships of sea fishing in an inclement climate. The rent of their crofts, which averages from ~C- to ,{'s a year, is mostly earned at the peril of their lives on the open sea. With a rent-free holding, and easy access to bays and estuaries that swarm with iish, Paradise would be realised to them. Hut they are in no condition to furnish the capital either for conveyance to the colony or to make a start with boats, nets, farm im plements, and cattle when here. They are, for the most part, utterly destitute. Is it part of the Government pro gramme to furnish them with these essentials to a change of condition, or do they rely upon the feeling favour able to the case of the crofters in Eng land to supply funds ? if the former, objection will probably be raised that while nominated immigration is stopped, and resident colonists arc unable to get out their friends, money is voted from the colonial revenues to import people who will be State pensioners for a while after arrival. Crofter immigration is, in fact, very largely a sentimental scheme, and we question very much whether Mr Macandrew will find the mission he has been mainly instrumental in advocating so easy of accomplishment as it would seem at first sight, or quite so free from objections. If the Go vernment do determine, however, to spend money upon the importation of crofters, the Northern districts of the colony may fairly claim tint a party of them should be located upon some suitable portion of the coast of Auck land, in order that the value of such settlers may be ascertained.

The Hospital Inquiry.

Thk decision of the Hospital Commtttco i«, wo tlvink, fully justified by the evidence thoy had before them. If the Hospital is to bo worked with an honorary medical stall', the house-surgeon must repress his ownpersonality and execute the orders given him by tho medical men who havochargc of the cases. If ho is unwilling to do this, or thinks that his own surgical ability equals or is superior to that of tho members of stall', ho should rosign the appointment. Leaving out of view tho grave charges of neglect, and the evidence that tho Hospital has often been loft withoutcompotont nicdi- Bond was unwilling to submit to the re quirements of tho oilico ho undertook. It was, for instance, expressly provided when tho appointment was made that tho dispen sing should bo a part of his duty. Against tho wish of tho Committee ho succeeded, through the improper intervention- of the Government, in getting rid of this duty. Tbon tho application fur permission to act as medical ollicer of an insurance company, and his endeavour to bo placed on a footing with the medical staff in tho treatment of patient?, proves that ho is avnrse to sinking into the minor role of a house-surgoon and dispenser, tho appointment which ho accepted. Our mornkig contemporary ap poard to recognise in this disposition sotno defence against tho course which tho Comtnittoo yesterday resolved upon, eooms to us rather to justify that course. It may bo dcbatablo whether tho uppointmei t of a first-class medical cilticcr in solo chargo, at an ample salary, would not bo a mm o satisfactory modo of managing tho in stitution, but while tho present system prevails tho Houso Surgeon must bo contont to fulfil tho duties for which ho is ongagod, and carry out tho instructions given by tho medical staff, faithfully, no matter whnt his own personal wishes or opinions may bo. Recent events havo shakon public confidence in hospital management, and the decision of tho Com mittee will be accepted as an ovidence of their desiro to set matters right, and to do their duty.

More Fighting in the Soudan.

Tun outlook in tho Soudan is not of the brightest description. Not only aro we still left in harrowing doubt as to tho fato of the gallant Gordon and the gurrif on of Khar toum, but thcro is disclosed only too much reason to fear for tho safety of tho British expedition advancing on that city. The absence of nows from the forco at El Metemuioh proves that Lord Wolsoloy'a communications are interrupted, and ap pearances go to show that tho advanco. division of the expedition is separated from headquarters at Korti by a largo and determined band of robe's. Wo publish nows to-day of a second engagement at Gakdul, in which a British convoy was at tacked by a thousand Soudanese, the latter boing only repulsed after a stvero struggle. No doubt this was an attempt on the pait of the rebels to obtain "possession of the wells near Gakdul, tho holding of which is so essential to tho Eafety of the English troops, and while it is so far gratifying to know that tho at tempt lias failed, it is disquieting to think of tho hordes of resolute horsemen who aro hovering around the desert path, ttireatoning to hem in our troops, and doubtless harassing their movements and cutting offnotafew soldiers, every ono of whom is wanted at Khartoum. The British Government have shown promptitude in. the'r arrangements to reinforco tho expedition, and eleven regiments, tb.3 names of which we publish, havo beon ordered to proceed to tho scono of war at onco. Five of those are cavalry, and six aro infantry regiments, but no Indian troops are included, though four English regiments are coming from India. All theso will doubtless advance by way of Suakim and Berber, and though they may have some fighting to do en route, they will reach El Mettemmoh much quicker than they would by the river route adopted by Lord Wolseley.

The Chamber of Commerce and the Direct Service.

The President of the Chamber of Commerce has receivod an answer from the Govern ment to the resolution of tho Chamber suggesting that tho steamer from Auckland connecting with the direct mail service, should leavo regularly on Thursdays, The reply, which is signed "Jos. A. Tolo, for Postmaster-General,'' says:—"The Union S.S. Co.'s arrangement is to convey tho outward mails for the direct steamers from Manukau to Wellington in three (Jays, and to Lyttelton in four. This means a de parture from Auckhnd on Tuesday, whon the direct steamer leav ing on Saturday sails from Lyttelton, and on Wednesday whon Wellington is the last port of departure. .. . Unless the San Fiancipoo steamer should again bo three or four days late, there will be ample time for refllies to correspondence received

via San Francisco boing sent by the direct stoamor. From April noxt the day of de parture from Now Zealand of tho direct atearaora will bo Thursday]! instead of Saturday as at present, so that a. further change in tho arrangements will thon havo to bo mado. I regret it is not practicable at prescnttoadoptthcproposulofyourChamber, but the question of giving tho utmost facili ties for tho U3O of tho direct steamers Will bo further considered in connoction with Uio alteration of tho day of departure." We suppose tho people of Auckland Will havo to rest satisfied with tho promises ofa reconsideration of tho matter in April, When tho change of day takes effect ; but the allowanco ot threo days for convoyanco of mails from tho Manuknu to Wellington, n journoy which might be porfot'mod in twenty-four hours, is unreasonably long. Tho uncertainty about tho day of closing tho mail is also an objection. Tho Post maator-Uoneral will, wo trust, romovo both 1 hoso defects in arranging for tho pormanent sorvioo. When bo many costly efforts aro mado to shorten tho dolivory at other points, it is surely discreditable that two days should bo literally wasted on tho Now Zealand coast.

Sir Julius Vogol is expected in town on Sunday, and will address a mooting in Auckland on Tuesday or Wednesday next.

Tho lion. .). Ballaneo arrived from his Wuikato tour last ovoniug. Ho promisod a deputation In tho oarlior part of tho day that ho would sond a surveyor to go over a block of S.CIOO acres at Tuakau, and report upon its suitability for small farina of from 30 to 150 nuros. Mr Ballanco loft for tho Sugar Works thin forenoon in tho stoamor Cailiopo, which had boon arranged foi by Mr Morrison, and it was also his intention to visit several local manufactories during tho day.

Mr Jainoa Taylor, fathor of Mr John Taylor, contractor, iliod at his son's l'Ofi dcucOi Poiwonby Koad, this morning, Tho deceived was Si yoars of ago. Jlo had lioon in tho colony only about nino yoars, but was much respected by sill who know him. Mr John Taylor is absent at present executing a contract on tho Wollington- Mnnuwatu railway. Tho funoral has, therefore, boon dolnycd till his return, wlion duo notico will bo given.

Mr Bockx, Bolgian Consul Gonoral for Australasia, who i* at present "doing " tho colony in company with M. do tlarvon, was to-day .shown over a number of tho loading local industries of Auckland by Mr Kcid, Provident of tho Chamber of Commerce Tho Auckland Timber Company's mill, several af the gum-packing establishments, and tho Otiohtingn iron works woro visited during the courso of tho day.

Sinco tho advent of tho tramcars, tho I'onsonby bus fares havo been reduced to ,'id. Tho Mount Uoskill fares havo boon at that liguro for somo weeks past. Wo will soon have plonty of cheap bus and tram travelling about tho city and suburbs.

An excellent portrait of Mr Consul Grillin, appears in n rocont number of tho "Sydney Bulletin."

Meetings of tho St. Helior's and Romuera Land Companies, which havo been incor porated with tho Auckland Tramways Company, wero to havo beon held yostorday afternoon, but lapsed in tho absenco of tho necessary quorum. Tho businoas was to receivo tho reports of the liquidator, but theso will now bo forwardod to tho Kogis trat of Joint Stock Companios in accord anco with tho Act.

Tor tho milo handicap foot-race in con nection with tho butchers' picnic to morrow, Mr F. 11. Lewisson has oflorod a silver cup as a prize. The Coramitteo also acknowledge gifts from Messrs Wiseman, Potter and Co., Warnock Bros., and George Bros., Ireland Bros., A. Konnody, T. Colo, Cruickshank, Miller and Co. Tho whole of the prizes will bo on viow to-night in the chop of J, Foss, butchor, Qucenstroot.

Thomas Healy (fruiterer), John Harvey (carpentor), [and Hugh Kirkwood (commis sion agent), filod petitions in bankruptcy to-day. Healy's liabilities amount to .£2Ol Is 3d, and his assets to £30. Harvey's liabilities aro sot down at £257 Ms Id, and his assets at £62. \V H. Taylor, who riled the other day, states his liabilitiees ut CI.V 24s 3d, and his assets at £37 10a.

Tho lilies of aoveral vessels at tho wharf were yesterday carried half-mast high in respect for the momory of Mr Wothsrspoon, recently purser of tho e.s. Arawata, who died at Dunedin on Saturday. Mr Wother-ipoon waa ailing from consump tion, and left the Arawata at Port Chalmers on Wednesday, tho -Ith insfc. His placo on the steamer wad lillod by Mr Guy, lato of tho Wanaka, and Mr Campbell, assistant purccr on tho Waihora, was transferred to the ollico vacated by Mr Guy.

<_~.c.4i runway excursions, wbioh iiavo proved fo successful in Canterbury, nro about to got a trial in Auckland district— tliolocalmnnngcrannouncingtwooxcuwions, oiioon Saturday next, 14th inst., and tho other on tho succeeding Saturday. On Saturday next an excursion train will loavo Auckland for Mercor at 9 a.m., and Now market at 9.15 a.m., arriving at Morcor at 11.35, and returning tlionco at 0.30 p.m. The fares thcro and back will bo 5s and 3s Cd. On tho Saturday following, 21st February, an oxcursion will ba mado to Holonsvillo, tho train from Auckland leaving ut!) a.m., and reaching Holonsvillo at 11.30. Tho return trip will bogin at 0.5 p.m. Tho fares will bo tho same as in tlio trip to Morcor, and being only about ono half of tho ordinary cheap Saturday fares, a largo number of [>eoplo should bo attuueted to sjiond v day in visiting tho country.

It has boon resolved to hold,in tho Choral Hull, on Monday evening, the 2l!rd inst., tho eoirco at which tho mombors of tho W'cllosloy-stroet Bapti.it Congregation in tend to welcomo homo Mr Thos. Spurgeon and bid farowoll to Mr \V. E. Rico. Mr R. T. Booth, tho Bluo Ribbon lecturor, has signified his determination to bo presont. Ho leaves on Friday next for tho Hot Lakos in company with Mr Rice, and returns on tho following Saturday.

A man named Johnston camo into town from lielonevillo, having recoived a sevoro cut over tho right eyebrow by being knocked against a railway truck. This wound had previously boon dressed so badly that two days after tho accident a large gaping wound occurred, very much to his chagrin. Dr. Wilkins openod out the wholo wound again, freshly parod tho edgos, and brought thorn neatly together by half a-dozon horse-hair futures in such a way as to avoid any permanent disfiguro ment.

Tho business carried on by Macky, Logan, Stcon & Co. as soft goods warehousemen has increased to such an extent that greater accommodation than is furnished by tho building formerly known aa tho Albert Hall has becomo imperatively nocossary. Tho firm lias therefore purchased Messrs T. & H. Cooke'a furnituro warchousoand factory, which has a frontago to Victoria-street abovo tho Theatre Royal, and extends back to Messrs Macky, Logan, and Steer's present premises. Alterations aro in progress with the viov/ of rendering tho building suitablofor the purposes for which it will bo required, and the purchasers will enter. into occupation whon thoso are completed.

Mr Ralph Hood's concert tour in tho Waikato was crowned with complete and gratifying success. Ho gave concerts ut Hukunui, Hamilton, and Cambridge, and at each place had a crowded houso and domonstrativo applause, followed by glow ing press critiques. We understand that Mr Hood pays a visit to the Hot Lakes before definitely leaving Auckland, and possibly ho may bo provailed upon to give a concert thcro.

During tho course of his address last night, Mr li. T. Booth gave it to bo under stood that hi.s spcoohes had not beon suifi ciontly reported by the local nowspapors. Apart from any question whether or not ho has received duo prominence, Mr Booth or his Committee owes somothing liko an apology to tho rcportors who havo been told off to attend his meetings. Seldom, indeed, is the accommodation proj[ vided for press representatives worse tlran that at these mission services. As a rulo, the reporter was expected to write on his finger tips or his hat, and if a tablo were provided at all, tho bluo ribbonitos recog nised it as a more comfortable seat than they had hitherto been accustomed to, and utilised it accordingly. Once or twice tho reporters assumed a bellicose attitude, and managed to clear the table of intruders, and then thought themEelves fortunate in having the chance to write their reports with such trifling drawbacks as being stowed away in an obscure corner, almost completely out of range of tho speaker's voice, in almost uttor darkness, and with young and old blue ribbonites clambering over their semi prostrato forms during tho whole service. In a word, they were provided with accom modation in a passage leading to the stage door, and in order that they might havo no ciuge to complain of lack of ventilation, a forty-horse power draught was turned loose upon them every night. Under these cir cumstances, the wonder is that Mr Booth was ever reported at all. A four-year-old boy named David James Rico was aceidently drowned in a creek at Johnsonville, Wellington, on Friday last.

Tho body of John Buckot, gum-digger, drowned on tho Kaipara Klvor on January 81, has been recovered. At thd inquost on Saturday, a verdict of " Accidental drown ing" was roturnod. Tho proposod dinner of members of Oxford and Cambridgo Univorsitles has been postponed.

Ratepayers should noto that all objec tions to city valuations of property for tho ensuing year require to bo lodged at tho Assessment or X M. Court, High-streot, by tho lfith inst. Copy of objections must also bo lodged with tho Town Clerk at his otlico nt least sovon days beforo the sitting of tho Court, of which duo notioe will be givon by advertisement.

Tiio dwelling houso, dairy, and kitchen of Matthew Wallace, Hunua, wore burnt down on Sunday. Thoy woro insured for £250 in tho South British Oilico.

Tho following woro tho lowest tenders recoivod by Mr Chappoll Browne, architect, for tho erection of a shop and dwolling houso at Paruell:—Howson and McNaught, £110; W. Scott, .CJBO ; Henry Civil, £495 ; Wrigloy and Jlondcock, JtMOti; George Horon, .IMO9.

Tho mooting of tho South Pacific sharo holdors at Gisborno on Tuesday last was satisfactory. All oxprossod their entire satisfaction with tho contract ontorcd into between tho Sydney Board and Mr Woavor, and his roport of tho work now being dono loft a hopeful improssion. Tho meeting seomod unanimous in considering that tho Company was never in a hotter position. They havo somo £2,000 of assets on tho ground, already paid for, and tho only liability existing is Mr Woaver's con tract, which can bo met with tho call now duo.

A caso which was oxciting coneidorablo intorcst was to bo tried beforo the R.M. at Whargarei yostorday. Tho particulars, as given by the " Northern Advocate," aro as follow :—" A wager of £5 was mado at tho Exchange Hotel, Kamo, on Wednesday last, between Mr Konnoth Matheson, of Hikurangi, and Mr W. J. Courtnoy, popu larly known as tho Diamond King, that tho formor would not carry tho latter en deshabille, a la tho Adamic regime, across tho street at Kamo. Tho wager appears to havo beon taken up, and Mr Courtney, as tho Lady of Covontry, got pick-a-back ot Mr Matheson, and was duly carried across tho streot during daylight, and while tho cattlo salo was proceeding. To say that tho matter caused great Interest is only stating what our roaders can easily imagino, for a moro daring or original method of raising ' sport' wo havo novor hoard of. Tho Kamo constable was on tho 'boat,' and boing an eye-witness, at onco laid an information against Mr Courtnoy for inclocont assault. Tho awkward part of tho mattor is that tho offoneo is only punishablo with imprisonment. It comos undor tho 24th clauso of tho Polico Olfoncos Act, and gives tho Bench no alternative but to im prison if found proven."

The cultivation of tho sunflower has not yet rocoivod that attention from Now Zea land Hcttlors which its merits dosorvo. Its growth is a simple mattor, and when we mention that from 40 to 50 bushels of good may bo got from an aero ; that these soods mako good feed for cattlo, sheep, pigs, or poultry ; and that tho residuary products aro also of considerable valuo, —it will bo admittod that they might bo grown with great profit. Agiganticsunllowerexhibited in Messrs Garlick and Cranwoll's window on Saturday shows that tho plant llourishos in Auckland district. This single head weighs in its unripe state about 31bs, and moasuroe 15 inches in diamotor. Tho seed from which it was grown was got from prize plants shown by Campbell Brothors, of Sydney, and it waR grown by Mr J. T. Garlick at Mount Albert.

The growing importanco of tho news paper press in tho colony is attested by a publication, for tho first time, of a Nows pupor Map and Directory of New Zealand. The handsome sheet which has just beon issued by Mr VV, S. Pulford, of this city, is in itself a valuable testimony to tho advance of lotter-press printing in New Zoaland, being most artistically got up in coloured ink. On coloured maps are tihown tho loca tion of all tho towns in tho colony whoro a nowspanor is published, and underneath particulars aro given of each newspaper, such as full titlo, time of issuo, &c, while to this is added a calendar for ISBS. Tho com piling of tho nowspapor directory must have been a laborious task, but it lias evidently beon done carefully and thoroughly. Some of tho fucts to bo gathered from tho map and directory aro of an interesting character. Wo loam, for instance, that there aro 00 cities and towns in tho colony in which nowspapors aio published, whilo tho total number of newspapers and othor periodicals ropulcirly issued at present is !»•*• Taking provincial atsiricta, wo find that Auckland has 29 paper?, Tarnnaki 7, Hawko's Bay S, Wellington 22, Otago and Southland, 30, Canterbury 27, Marlborough 0, NoUon !), and Westland 11 ; whilo taking tho four principal cities of tho colony, thoir publi cations aro found to bo as follows :—Dun edin, 10 ; Auckland, IS ; Christchurch, 15 ; and Wellington, 0. Of secondary towns, Wangnnui has 0 papors, Napior and Timaru seach; Invercorgill, Westporr.and Hokitika 4 each; whilo Now Plymouth, Tauranga, Nelson, Groymouth, Blenheim, and Master ton hare each thrro papers. " Pulford's Nowspaper Map and Directory" will be found of great ueo to business pooplo and advertisers gonorally, and will no doubt bo widoly circulated. Wo should add that tho map is varnished, well mounted, and fitted with rollors.

A number of cricket matches wore playod on tliu Domain Crickot Ground on Saturday last. Wo liavo received reports of the fol lowing:—l Zingari Ist defeated Notional by 3 wickots and 8 iuiib, tlio scoros being G8 against 75 for 7 wickots. Laird madoa good scoro of 35t Zingari '2nd was boaton by Wakofiold, who had 14 to runs to sparo. Zingari only put togethor 28, whilo Wake fiold mado 42 and 50. No loss than 18 woro ronlised from extras by Wakofiold, thus evidencing bad fielding "on tho part of thoir opponents. Tho Albion v. Newton match resulted in a win for tho Albion'? by 27 runs. For tho victors Bathgato 14, and Beaney 11, woro tho highest scorers; whilo Colgan C, was top scoror for tho Newton. Culvor will bowlod well for tho Albion, taking 7 wickets. United .2nd and Holland's tiod at 73. For Holland's Thomas 32 and J. B. Moll 15, and for United Dymock (not ont) 14, and Ellis 17, woro highest scorers. Helensvillo playod against Kaukapakapa on Saturday, and won with an innings and 32 runs to spare. Holons villo mado 100 in the first innings, of which no loss than 42 wore from byos. Evans was tho top scorer with 15. The first innings of Kaukapakapa roalised 33, 10 of which woro byes, and the socond innings 35, no loss than 10 of tho latter also being byes. The Gordon 2nd and West End 3rd match rosulted in a decided win for tho Gordon by 2 wickets and 213 runs. Scores: West End, C ; Gordon, 219 for 8 wickets. Tho West End wont in first, and were all dis poaod of in 8 overs for 6 runs—the only scorers being, Fowler 2, and Burton and Clarkson 1 ouch, and 2 extras. Clayton secured G wickots for 3 runs, and Goul stone 4 wickets for 1. On tho Gordon 2nd going in, the required runs were made in tho first over. T. Brown 62, F. D. Clay ton (not out) 59, Ryburn 27, Clondon 19, Lusk 12, Stevens 11, and Goulstone (not out) 10, were the double-figuro men for tho winners. In the Winks and Hall and Carl ton match, Winks and Hall mado 67 and C'arlton 16. For the winners, Nicholson clean bowled 9 wickets, doing the hat trick.

Tho quarterly mooting of the Committee of the Now Zealand Beekeepers' Associa ciation was held on Saturday afternoon, at the oflico of Messrs H. H. Hayr and Co., High-street, there being present : Messrs L. J. Bagnall (in tho chair), Brown, Mayo, Dr. Dalziel, and H. H. Hayr (secretary). Tho resignations of Messrs Shadwell and Robinson, members of Committee, wore re ceived. Mr Hayr, who is agent for this Association, and for tho Auckland Provin cial District Beekeepers' Association, rd portod favourably of honey sales, having1 sold about half a ton during the last three or four weeks. He was authorised to pub lish tho prices of honey weekly. Tho annual meeting of the Association waa fixed to take place on 20th March next, when, after the ordinary business ia trans acted, papers will be read on " Marketing Honey," " Wintering," " Foul Brood," Spring Management, Surplus, and Queen Hearing. Reference wasmadototheapiarian competitions in connection with the Horti cultural Society's Show, and Messrs Mayo and Brown objected to the N.Z« Beekeepers' Association being made responsible for the payment of the prizes offered, when the schedule had never been laid before the Committee officially. Mr Hayr explained that the Horticultural Society meant to pay the prizes out of 10 per cent, of tho admis sion money set apart for the purpose by tho Horticultural Society. The Secretary was instructed to make this clear through the local papers, 80 that no responsibility or stigma should rest upon tho Beekeepers' Association in the event of the prizes not being paid in full. It was resolved to ask Messrs Newland and Parsons to act as judges, and Mr Bagnall and Dr. Palziel were appointed a sub-committee to assist the Secretary in the work connected with the forthcoming chow.

To tho Editor, Dear Sir,—As I know your columns are always opon to any case of porsacution or abuso of power »n our public sorvants, I wish to draw your atten tion and that of my follow citizonß to something which is not only a case of petty persecution, but worse, wasting tho time of public sorvants, who might be better omployed. It ia, and has boon customary for tho last 20 years that I havo resided in this city, a custom with ma to havo a salo of a npccial character going on, to inform the public of such salo by having a notification on our sunblind, which in gonorally about eight or nino feet from tho ground. This not ploasing our Town Clerk, Mr Philips, 1 havo had it removed, after being fined twice for it. I having anothor salo now golntf on,hflvo had nnothor notice painted, and thought this tihio I will have it put in such a position that it cannot possibly annoy anyono or be in any way objection ablo, consequently I had it put on tho top of my verandah, about 15 feet from the ground. This doos not ploaso Mr Philips. 110 has givon special written instruc tions to our Inspector of Nuisancos to Write to mo requesting its removal, although whon Mr Philips was in tho tin kettlo and tin tack trado.ho was pretty fond of such manner of advertising, and ovon thon ho did not shino much. I hopo, sir,that yoursolf and tho public will havo a look at my sign, and judgo for yoursolves whether it is v nuisance to any person in tho world. 1 could not nail it much higher, except I neiled it to tho moon. It is high timo that Mr (Joldio was much hotter omployed than annoying men liko mo, who aro tho largost ratopayors in tho city. 1 also think, sir, it is high timo wo had somothing better than an ex-vondor of tin pots as a town clerk. Lotus havo a proper qualified lawyor, who will carry out his dutios with fairness and dignity.—l am, &c, Samuel Coomijks.

A mooting of tho Hospital Committee was hold at '2.30 yesterday afternoon, Mr E. A. Mockochnio presiding. The Secro tary reportod that a young woman named Annie Morcer had applied for permission to lay in at tho Kefiigo, who it was beliov'id was not a lit subjoct for admission. Mrs Brophy said that the young woman had driven up to tho Kefuge and applied for admission. Sho appealed to have plonty of money, but declined to givo up tho name of hor seducer. Tho Committee decided to instruct Mrs Brophy not to admit the young woman. Dr. Bond reported the number at present in tho Hospital to bo 72 males and 22 females. Four males had been refused admission through want of room. Ah there aro 95 bods in tho Hos pital, it was decided to ask Dr. Bond why four persons woro refused admission. Tho House Stowurd reported that tho broad suppliod by tho contractor, Teasdale, was not up to tho sample. It was decided to notify the contractor of tho complaints. Tho matron of the Jtofugo reported the numbor at present in tho Kefugo as 90 mon and 32 women. Thoro woro vacancies for 8 males and 8 females. As stated in yesterday's issue, Colonel Haultain mado a verbal roport from tho Inquiry Committco, but subsequently tho following written report was handed in : — " Tho Committee aro of opinion that Dr. Bond has been guilty of harsh and arbitrary treatment towards tho patient Smith, and that, although they gavo him credit for professional ability and groat zeal in the porformanco of his duty, yet think ho ia cleliciont in that tact and discretion which aro necessary for tho duo performance of his duties, and they recommend that he should bo called upon to recign." Tho roport was adopted. Sovonty ap plications wero received for tho position of House Steward, and Colonel Haultain and Mr Dnndo were appointed a committee to roport thoreon."

The salo of Mr Colo's property, compris ing two nowly-built shops and promises, Queen street, takes place to-morrow, at 12 o'clock ; also, at tho same time and place, allotments. Service Roisd, Ponsonby. and brick shops, Viotorta-streot West- The sale is at tho Brunswick Mart, by B. Tonks and Co.

TELEGRAMS.

Tk Aiioha, this day.—Hon. Mr Ballance is not now expected to visit To Aroha. He has sent word to tho Hauraki natives to moot him at Shortland on Thursday.

The Hot Springs Hotel and tho British Hotel change hands this week. Mr Smith is to bo the proprietor of the former. Dotoctivo Doolin, from the Thames, arrived yesterday-, and under a writ issued by tho Ollicial Assignee, searched the dwelling of Jas. Clark, a bankrupt, and inado various eei/.ures of now goods, gup po.-od to hove beon abstracted from stock.

Talto, this day.— Mr McKerrow and Mr Percy Smith, of tho Survey Department, lmvo gono to Tokano to determines which is tho best point for tho Taupo-Wanganui Ko:id to cross tho central trunk lino of railway. Tho Bishop of Waiapu loft here yestor dny for Ohinemutu. Air Hurst is staying at Lofloy's sana torium for the benefit of his health.

Four thousand breeding owes (Dick Hollis in charge) passed hore yoetorday from liawko's Bay for tho Auckland Agricul tural Company,

(!isßuKNE,this day.—At the South Pacific Petroloum Company's works, tho bore was down 320 foot on Saturday in a raix turo of sandstone and papa. Gas was abun dant, and everything oncouraging.

Fielding, this day.—On Saturday even ing n purse was presented to Mr Wilfrod Ja kson (tho retiring secretary of tho Field ing Jockey Club), who is about to leave for Auckland. Tho presentation was mado by the Mayor.

Kaikouha, this day.—Tho house of Jno. Ilnrnott, sen., was dostroyed by firo last night. The inmates had littlo time to oscnpo. Tho building was insured for X3OO in tho Now Zealand Office. Serious Aoeldont to a Shepherd. On Saturday, Jno. Gill, head shephord of Olarcnco run, fell down a precipico and fractured his skull. His rocovery is doubt fcl.

Napier, this day.—The Pollards opened in 1 ho Theatre Royal last night to a crowded houao in " Tho Littlo Duke."

Orrtmouth, this day.—A banquet was given last ovoning to tho Promier and the Minister of Minos. Thoro woro 150 present. Tho spoechos woro non-political.

TABLE TALK.

Hot weather—rather. Tho Doric will soon be hero again. Who says toetotallers ore moan peoplo ? JC7S a wook and " found " is good pay for a Blue Bibbon missionary. "The Quoou's Favourite" will prove a favourite play. Sir Julius Vogol comes to Auckland next wook.

Captain Charles Fraser died at Dunodin on Sunday last'

Anothor Frozen Meat Conforenco is projected at Christchurch in March next. Tho Railway Hotol at South Rakaia, Canterbury, has been burned down.

Napior Harbour Board elections yesterday resulted in victory for the supporters of Mr Ormond.

Geo. Moss, hotolkeoper, Woodville, has been arrested for complicity in illicit dis tillation.

His Excellency tho Governor goes to Dunedin by spocial train to-day. The Chairman of Christchurch Chamber of Commerce says " trade is fairly sound " in that city.

Mr Stuart, Premier of New South Wales, arrived at Bluff last Friday, and has started his tour of New Zealand.

A cabinetmaker, of Woolston, Canter bury, named Plank, has killed himself by taking poison. A boy of 13 named Samuel Cooper was drowned while bathing at St. Clair, near Dunedin, on Saturday afternoon.

Under tho heading of "A Public Benefactor," tho Whangaroi paper says the district owe 3 nearly all it 3 wonderful pro gress t" the efforts of Mr Joseph Bennett^ and concludes '' May his shadow never grow leas !"

The brand of Kane ! A woman named Bridget Kane hag just been convicted for tho 121 st time of drunkenness at Dunedin.

Another railway crossing accident—this time at Oamaru. As a ballast train from the South was coming up to the crossing a buggy with five persons in it drove on to the line, and before the driver could do any thing in order to clear the line the engine struck the buggy, throwing the occupan 8 out, but fortunately clear of the line, so that beyond a few cuts and bruises no injury was done. There was a watchman in charge of tho crossing, but he had prone home. The Premier made his visit to Westport the occasion of getting a vote of confidence passed in the Ministry. It ia looked on as an unjustifiable dodge. Thus does the "Herald" begin a news item :—" A man, whose name wo have been unable to ascertiin, whilst in a state of in toxication." No wonder they could not ascertain his name. Impossible to report accurately while in that state. Some men don't know their own names while intox • oated.

SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL.

Eloc'tlda of Representatives to Harbour Board.

Thk City Solicitor having given it ns Inn opinion that tho election by tho City Council on Thursday last of representatives to tho Harbour Board was invalid, a special mooting was hold yesterday afternoon for tho purpose of making the election cle novo. Thoro wore prosont: Crs. Devore (in tho chair), Holland, Cooper, Upton, Dignan, Connolly, Montague, Crowther, Aickin, Kidd, Goldio, Waymouth, La Rocho, 13urns, Garratt, Morrison, Masofiold, and Mackechnle.

Tho Town Clerk read the corres pondence which had passed between himsolf and tho Secretary of tho Harbour Board with respect to tho election ; also tho City Solicitor's opinion thoreupon.and the requisition of Crs. Kidd, Holland, and Mackechnio to convene the meeting. Tho solicitor's opinion stated thut tho rocent olection was bad, and could not be validated, as tho Act provided for tho olection taking placo on tho second Monday in February. Tho Chairman having intimated his rcaditios3 to recoivo nominations,

Cr. La Kocho nominated Cr. Mackechnio, and Cr. Morrison seconded.

Cr. Dignan proposed Cr. Dovore, and Cr. Upton seconded. Cr. Masofield proposed Cr. Goldio, and Cr. Waymouth seconded. Cr. Goldio nominated the Mayor, and Cr. Holland seconded.

Cr. Burns proposod Cr. Aickin, and Cr, Mackechnio seconded.

Cra. La Roche and Masofiold were also nominated, but they declined to stand. As the Chairman was about to call for a show of hands,

Cr. Aickin claimed tho right of speaking with regard to his nomination. Ho wished to oxplain certain matters in consequence of which, he understood, tho Council in its wisdom had seen fit to reject him as one of its representatives to the Harbour Board. It was quite natural that the conduct of each representative should bo inquired into, but as no reason had been given for his rejec tion, he had been at the trouble to seok out the cause. He had found thut it consisted in threo charges which were urged against him. The first and main one was that in his capacity as Chairman of tho Harbour Board, and while aho a represen tative in that body of the City Council, he had not acted impar tially, but that he had allowed the interests of tho Corporation to suffer at his hands. To como from tho general, however, to tho particular, it was alleged against him—and capital had been made out of the allegation — that when tho question of making reclamation streets was brought up ho opposed tho deeiro of tho Council to get inserted in the Harbours Act a clause relieving the Corporation of the responsi bility. Now, so far from opposing such a provision, ho had actually maintained that tho principle of it was right, and that tho Board should be treated just as any private individual who laid out streets. But tho effort to got this clause insorted came at a very critical time, when the Harbours Bill was beforo Parliament, and besides, the Council did not observe the usual courtesy of consulting tho Board before hand, but forwarded its resolution direct to Wellington. Apart from this ho considered that as the reclamation in ques tion was within the city, the clause should more fittingly have been embodied in an amendment of the Municipal Corporations Act. These were the reasons for his action. Another charge was with reference to tho proper course for the main sewer. It was the particular wish of tho Council that it should goone way, and he considered that it should go another. These were the ostonsiblo reasons for the vote of Thursday 1.-.b', but he did not believe that they were the real ones. AnSther charee was that he had shown favouritism or advocacy of the Frozen Moat Company's interests. In order to have his actions understood he preferred to do things above board, instead of resorting to sly measures or to stabbing behind one's back. Ho courted the fullest inquiry into his conduct. As the Chair man was fully aware ho had not specially advocated any measure relating to the above Company. Ho had simply done his duty in bringing before tho Board what had been adopted by the Committees. His sentiment was that any local industry such as that taken up by the Frozen Meat Com pany, which was of vital interest to tho city, should be legitimately assisted as far as was consistent with the interests of the Harbour Board ; and he had acted in accor dance with this feeling. Tho whole of tho concessions mado to the Company were granted beforo ho took offico as Chair man, and einco then he had merely brought up the resolutions of Com mittees. A further charge, and the most frivolous and contemptible of all, was that he had got too big for his boots— that ho was getting conceited. He be lieved the Chairman lnd himself expressed this opinion. No doubt tho offence was a very hoinous one, but nevertheless—

The Chairman : Surely Cr. Aickin cannot mean what ho now says. Any explanation ho hoe to offer tho Council will listen to, and if ho has finished it it, will proceed to business.

Cr. Aickin moroly wanted to add that if his manner had ever boon disagreeable or discourteous, that had certainly not been his intontion. As he had said, tho laat charge was contemptiblo, and he treated it as such.

Cr. Goldie, in reference to the charge of canvassing made by Cr. Aickin on Thurs day, challengod anyone to affirm that he had canvassed for a einglo vo.te. Cr. Aickin said his charge was that Coun cillors had canvassed against himself, and ho held in his hand the list of those who did so. Cries of "Bead it." Cr. Crowthor pointed out that the mode of eloction pursued on Thursday night was tho same as that followed in provious years, and that tho Socrotary of tho Harbour Bard had never boforo objected to it. Tho Town Clerk said tho same method of election took place in 1879, 1881, and 18S3, and he road Mr Brigham's letter of recog nition of last year's election; said letter being dated 2nd of February, not the second Monday.

Tho Chairman could not see tho force of Cr. Aickin's objection to canvassing. They wore public men holding a public offico. If what ho complainod of was a conspiracy to oust him from his seat, his remedy lay olso whore.

Cr. Goldie did not think Cr. Aickin meant, to object to canvassing, seeing that he had that very day canvassed him (Cr. Ooldie) for his vote in the Harbour Board election. (Laughter.) At this stage Cr. Aickin withdrew his candidature.

On the motion of Cr. Garratt, seconded by Cr. Maeefield, tho Mayor and Crs. Dovore, Mackechnie, and Goldie were then elected as representatives to the Harbour Board.

Cr. Aickin expressed his opinion that the election was illegal. In order to comply with the letter of the Act, the Chairman took a show of hands for each representative.

This concluded the business,

FIRE AT WHANGAREI.

Cai'tain Johnson, of tho steamer Mac gregor, which arrived from Whangarei last evening, informs us that a slaughter-house owned by Samuel Dickey, butcher, and situated about half a mile from Whangarei, was destroyed by fire on Monday morning. Tho fire also consumed a spring trup and harness, six casks tallow, a bullock, and four or live sheep. The owner had no in surance, and is consequently a loser to the amount of about £250,

FOREST CONSERVATION IN NEW ZEALAND.

(by telegbaph.—own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day, Mr Hooker, the officer in charge of the Southern Forest District of India, waited upon Hon. Mr Tole this morning, accredited with letters to His Excellency the Go vernor from His Excellency the Governor of Madras. It is Mr Hooker's intention to inspect the forests of New Zealand, givine special attention to the kauri forest? and he will probably report on the subject of forest conservation in New Zealand at the conclusion of his tour. Mr Hooker goes South to-day to pay his respects to His Excellency, and will then immediately visit Auckland and the North, commencing his tour in that locality. The Land Office 13 furnishing Mr Hooker with all necessary information likely to be of assistance to him. Mr Hooker was received by Mr Tole, who provided him with proper travelling facilities for getting about the country. 6

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN. ANOTHER BATTLE AT GAKDUL.

BRITISH CONVOY ATTACKED.

REBELS DEFEATED AFTER HEAVY FIGHTING.

Cairo, Fobruary 9,

News is to hand from Korti that a British convoy was recently attacked near Gakdul by a body of rebels numbering over a thousand, Heavy fighting took place, with tho result that tho rebels wero re pulsed after a sevoro shelling from the

British guns,

The Italian Occupation of Massowah.

The Italian expedition despatched from JNaples has occupied Massowah, in tho Red Sea, without resistance, but the Egyptian officials formally protested against the occupation.

ELEVEN REGIMENTS ORDERED OUT.

London, February 9,

It is announced that the following rein forcements havo been ordered to Egypt :— The 20th Hussars and three battalions of Guards from England; four battallions of infantry from Malta and Gibraltar; and two battalions of infantry and a cavalry regiment from India.

ANOTHER BRITISH ARMY TO BE DESPATCHED.

Gordon's Fate Btill Uncertain,

[by cable.—copyright.]

London, February 9,

It is stated that the Government intend to despatch reinforcements to the number of eight thousand to the Soudan, under the command of Major-Genoral Newdigate, and that the force will proceed to Suakim, and thence to Berber.

Lord Wolseley telegraphs that nothing is known as to the fate of General Gordon, and as regards Sir Charles Wilson and party, he believes they have been rescued from an island near the Shabukli cataract.

It is reported that the Cabinet have in structed Lord Wolseley, in the event of General Gordon being dead, that the cam paign be continued until the rebellion is quelled. A detachment of artillery has arrived at Gubal.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph—own correspondent. )

Thames, this day. High Level Water-Race.—A petition has been presented to the Thames County Council, praying for the constitution of a special rating district in connection with the proposed high level water-race. The necessary formal preliminaries are ordered to be carried out.

Dart.—Tho crushing of 66 loads of quartz from the stopes in No. 2 reef yielded Gliozs. Odwts.

Rocky Point.—Tho manager reports the cross leader to be looking well in both the drive and leading stops. In the former, it has opened out to a considerable thick ness.

New Manukau.—About 20 tons of quartz now on hand will be treated at first oppor tunity. The leader on the stopes shows gold, and sometimes yields a little picked stone.

New Prince Imperial. — The stopes throughout the mine are producing a fair class of crushing stuff, and 301bs of picked stone were obtained during the last week from tho eastern workings on No. 2 lode above No. 6 level.

Moanataiari—Murdoch,tributer,crushed 31 tons for 17ozs. lOdwts., and Catran HJ tons for 12ozs.

Ivanhob (Karangabake).—Four days' run at the battery last week resulted in a return of 260 ounces of amalgam from the plates alone.

SPORTING NEWS.

The following acceptances were received last night for the Wanganul Cup, 2J miles:— st. lb. at.lb. Leonora _ ..8 13 Sirßedivore ..7 3 Tigredia .. ..8 5 Clogs .. • .. 7 S Fusilier .. .. 713 Armourer .. 7 2 Forerunnor .. 712 Bayard .. ..7 0 Speculation ..7 8 Buzzard .. ..7 0 Normanby ..7 7 Laurel .. .. 610 TimWhilller ..7 6 Ahua .. ..6 6

Dunedin, this day. Tasman bas been scratched for the Dunedin Cup.

Nominations for the four principal events of the Otahuhu Racing Club Summer Meet ing close to-night (Tuesday). A very attractive programme of eight events has been drawn up, and the meeting takes place on Saturday, the 21st February.

LICENSING NOMINATION.

Parnell Licensing District.

The nomination of candidates for the Parnell Licensing Committee took place at noon to day, the result being that ten candidates were nominated. As but five committee men are required, a poll of the ratepayers of the Licensing District will take place. The candidates are divided into two tickets, one favouring ten o'clock closing, and the other eleven o'clock closing. The candidates are:-For 10 o'clock closing: Messrs J. F. Clarke, K. Frater, Caleb Wood, K. Walker, and E. Waymouth. For eleven o'clock closing: Messrs J. Winks, R, J. Yates, F. Hedger, George Raynes, and Frederick Ireland. ■

DISTRICT COURT.-Yesterday.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., District Judge.) JUDGMENTS FOB PLAINTIFFS. J.Abbott v. R. F. Bomon; claim. £31 11s, and costs, £t 11s; Mr George for plaintiff. D. Ful. James v. Brown & Hyatt; claim, £48 6d (work done), and costs, fillls; Mr Cooper for plaintiff. 'P. Cla?° v* J-Br °wn; c!aim,£3o 2s (promissory not-^and costs, £1 lls; Mr Thome for plaintiff. G. Gledhill v. Jaa. Fraser; claim, >2i 3 3 Sd (promissory note), and costs, £1 Us; Mr Thome i? PA i lfF' T> Hl Keeslng v. T. Brown and G. #J at*i C^ alm> *?14^ 6- d fe°odß)j and costs, £1 lGs ; Mr Cooper for plaintiff, and Mr Cottor for REFERRED TO ARBITRATION. A caßo. J. Brown v. J. Read, claim £J0 *%s&ssx&r refarred to arbitration:

for "SjK liS ndS n--Ci ai ™' *50—Mr Napier Si™M Wi r J rlr 9 ave for defendant.-In this action, Mrs J. Lundon. of Onehunga, sought to t°,?£h er lll m her aprtrter. Miss Cecelia Hono? %% m? oi m UDf era Promissory note uecember, 1879. Tho defendant had purchased ™T VlOri ty, flom *he Plaintiff, paytafTpart wh\h niL balßs? c.. by two Promissory notes, which had been dishonoured, the notejbhe cause of the present action, being one of tbW Mr mave e r C°h U pten cded Lundon coSld not ro^ mItJL? wg a ma"ied woman, and that the Married Woman's Property Act, iBB4 only re •°r c fd to p^P««y. acquired after thi Act came into force. Mr Napier replied, quoting numerous oases to show that in equity a married woman S^? n bBi Or fc ?»« Act. could not only sue t&M parties, but also her husband, for her Bbparate ,^h* i,He ar^? ? at b^tho °ew Act this was placed beyond aU doubt at law, though that mnlKo^B^' ¥ the P"°oiplesof equitynow &fr% d S e brveaa^ 8 anlenr endlnentACt--HIS Mabin v. Scherff.- Claim. £100, damages for detaining a box of booics.-Mr Cotter fofplain tiff; MrMahoDyfordefeDdant—Aftor hearing SL cV fldence' F oDor held 'hat the de fendant was bound by Mr Hawkins's (de fendant's agentt arrangement regarding the °P ks'ii ud? ment, for amount claimod, to be ~dn Oe n d /iby tlio Value of tho goods that may bo

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CABLEGRAMS.

(BY OABHS-OOPYJtIGHIf

Adelaide Flnanolal ConnlS I London, February 9.—MtTffi^ Brett's Financial Company of Ad r^ " boon floated, and all the shares JjjSSl The Oriental Bank Estat^ I ; Tho claims of Victoria oga^ ' Oriental Bank celato Imvoboon settk!'^ 1 Tho New Guinea AnntxitT^ I The Agents-General, pending Sffl I of a blue book, are unable to idv^fi Governments regarding the (ionj? j* book issued on tho New GuinMmiiaS^ Colonial Postal Questio^*'. The Agents-General havocabi^H respective Governments the poM\P'' posals which havo been Wivi by tho British (postal officials, relafi^ England obtaining a larger sliarooJMffiHj postages. One of the causea ofthejl lock at tho Lisbon Postal ConfcrenMwf Germany is opposed to Australia^ represented, fearing that mich «pl!f tioa would increase British inflneie|!!|j Conference. ■. ' French Operations in cuijnß London, February 9 ThoFrtadJ-'' ? under General Negrier have capttm?! Chinese camp near Langson, TheJSSi casualties in the recent engagemSffll the Chinese near Langson were $) Vfia and wounded. A mutiny bftiiSsi amongst the crews of the French 'JM present stationed off the island oMjjMgj but was eventually suppressed. 'IS*- The British to Evacnato tg It has transpired that Earl Grahrilfiii informed Pasha Fehmi, the Ttoit Finance Minister, now In landwJp England intends to evacuate Ego'lifti is impossible at the present time tolu|£ date of the withdrawal of thi ;rc" : » There is a deadlock at tho PottjMtf ference at Lisbon. Australia isaltojmlS vote. The delegates are now leavuw'■:*■ The wheat market is steady, i./'j^ cargoes for transhipment to the (MS are worth 365. Cargoes to arriveinJe^ are quoted at 36s 3d. '$&% M. Rousseau considers that'JjJKj would bo a suitable place for thereto!, of recidivistes. The "Times," in an articleoifiij§j| nexation in Now Guinea, deDounaM arrogance displayed by Prince Bispiifit tho matter, and urges Eorl GnnTifrd adhere to tho present extend^ jfit] British protectorate in that ulandr|§§|g General Scratchley's Visit to K«ii I Zealand. ■■',} Melbourne, this day.—General BmiJ loy proceeds to New Zealand by thetfe^i ship Tarawera, leaving to-day.- -M \

HON. MR UNKNOWN. ROTORUA MATTERS.

(by telegraph.—own cohrepn .- s

Durino his visit to Ohaupo,.''lttjfil lance was met by Mr Samu i agSt one of the Rotorua leawh!jlmß who brought a number of-'n^H under his notice respecting that dMgfl Mr Ballance assured the deputation tfijW| railway would bo completed tbttaul Rotorua in a very short time. 'Bjl ing the leases he eaid lif^H surprised that the land did "HuH offwell on such unfavourable icnn^lbjH being only for seven yearg, IwH Kotorua he would make inijuirfry SadjH whether some better conditions coiwuH made. He also promised that tif *a,-|j] arrangements of the place, whichVai^B plained of as very unsatisfactory . v^ attended to. Mr Steele also bro his notice the system of IMdi^H to which tourists were saln^BH natives. There waa a toll on ahi'<*:ri<9 thing one did or saw; the whole tbwfl a series of extortions. Mr BalkDGMgjfl had the matter under conßideratitriSa

THE SALVATION ARMY [UNKNOWN] POLICE COURT.

(by telegkapu—pbess ■" .i«ii) ]

Blknheim, tbsi|;w

Tub charge against a member of jffl tion Army of exposing "War ''n'm sale in the public street on Sunday,™! missed. Defondant was in Uiotinl purchasing a bundle of " Warffi||ij distributing them in the etrw.l," im ing money when offered, but |#B giving them for nothing. On tiijijH sion a publican asked him tirjM copies, and gave him a threepettMjß which he put into the Army bd|j| fondant, so far from making profitM! them, put all his takings into tba«|H magistrate considered the .caso a vM and trumpery one, though it win bl£H the Army had no right, monl crjjul sell "War Cries' on Suuuv.',' i\9 they had any regard for Iho banctiWSjl Sabbath they would gno up bellipnU| The charge against Horace 1M ■ rl linßton, of maliciouely boati-iCI dnu| the annoyance of the residont^j<jffl9 Square, was also heard. It wio <«etdq by Mr Sinclair for the defence tUt'JSI a drum was part of tlio ordii.u U Jl Army worship, and the Police Offenjjfcfi applied no more to it than to charomU For complainant,MrMcNab c-n!e-JaM« tho whole proceedings were a1 blffi^wfl mockory of religion, but tiiit'-^M drumming wae a part of r9J!ffi9H^| or not, complainant mugt be protscffll annoyance. Judgment was «Botvod'|l|| afternoon. QH^I

Tho drum case was also dismiiwiJjH Worship holding that although 'to^B was proved, and complainantfJjjgfH ground for laying an infonnmfej,,*iiji the first charge under tho Aot> P^H very serious matter, His Worship | J.yji tied in acting under section S7,.,wiJ^itv'fE power to dismiss a two when fRPJIw a trifling nature. His WorshipMHJHj was no analogy betneen tio church bolls. The latter wouldJjjßHj sanco if carried round tho street^H^H out of their place. "■> '-••> w

AUCKLAND IMMIGRANTS DORIC.

The Shaw, Savill and AIbIOnIBHH steamship Doric, from London on fwH j for this port, is now 33 diiyß oß'^*«H|H quently should put in an &P''s££L| shorllr. She has on board.Jn addUIWJHffl passengers, the following GoTermwHFl grants for Auckland:— I Alderson: Louisa; Ailkm: Jota/MMS George, Jeseio, Thomas; Bartoni^JHM nah, Samuel H. T.. Amy, Mary A.; JBorrr: Letitia, JFrancsa ffiSl Jane, Harry, Mark; Blyth: Tliomiffli «B1 Samuel; Bolus: Mary A.: BreamjflSSl Brooks: Kichard, Ann; CluunjWSMß Martha, James W.; Colling: Junes \^SSA Honoria. Margaret, Alice, Mary, Bn«Pi,Lj Tom ; Coylo : Jolin, Lydia, Jono ."SHi Krncst, .agnes; Coyle: ™iM??T2»3| Florence, Frederiok, HenrietteK*"^! sack: James, Catherine; Salz6UfiE£l3 Mary, Samuel H., Alice, HanrJMß^H Sarah; Dawson: William; P'*,I*™ Drewett: William, Mary, Elizabeth,-_,!*JJ George, Ellen, Sarah A.; FlanaP^E| Margaret, Bridget; Flux: AnguWSEj Elizabeth M.; Folcy: Mary &A {"SfaSß Ford: Robert, Rosanna, Alfred, °M~Wgjij R.; Geary: James; GUlisoe y|lm, Sarah, William, Mary, 3<M,JWSSKm Green: Charles; Greenan:^Fet«f. Bam Eliza, Harriet, Jamos, *™.? c°',sjßs| Thomas, Bridget ; HardCBMW <SHSH| Klizabeth. James, Mary, ,». Xrfl John; Herbert: Emma; J^KSj'A J., Emily X.. James 8., StnmMBMM Bepjaman W.; Houton: J»™«; :T*j»a James: Jenkins: Alfred. Lilian iiVJUfI Samuel; Kelsoy: Henry J'v Mftr'#fflHß W., Mury A.; Keavcney: Mar^ft-Syjiß Lawaon: Charlotte; Mackie:_ ; isSSdm Charles J., Robert, James, Mary f ww1 tjfl Maguiro: Ann, Mary, MagglefSSHfflHJl Hugh, James; McCarthy.H^|H Thomas; McDonald: AX!&t'.7SS/M Patrick, Mary; Me»de: I''l'|? 1 'I,j"«HH Sarah; Mills: Thomas; Mf'fMjsßJ Mary Ann. Thomas J.. .■^■ffS-'ilfflH Beulah. Mary, Goorgo, HraJLiigsiifsl Moloughney: Patrick. Margttret.JMKSMß James. Sarah, Ann Jane. MM&JSSMH Mooro: Helena A ; MullinayMayJ" jj^.l Anthony; Oloaen: Edward;^W^Aim EmmaK., Lizzie M.. Florence Sarah J.; Rooney: Sarah; B"PM»J.|SmJ Ryan: WUliam, Alary, Mary. DSMMpffl James; Smart: Joseph, jEllzaDciii. • .jjj Annie 0.. Charles T., ,Saratt ; --Bt^aßa Isabella, Thomaß H. T.; HenlwS; »M«j Sullivan: Barbara; Sweeney:,fiSSaßßH I Wm, Susan, Haniet S, SamL "■•SSHSB Terrr.ce : Mary A., William, 43;£3'>** » Thomas: Robert; TismanrKowa^^ra Hannah; Ward: Mary; wffiMffls| Ward: Marg.iret: Webster: J(*JvTftfi| Lavinia, Fred; WhitaKor: JWjijiffl Sarah A.: Wood: ThomasjJcaW-^j Mary Ann, Kvclyn G., Mary-- |

It is intended to hold a *«^«sn|f' giving servico in connection.J"^SMjra||i Church, Ponsonby, Sg^glH^B? Holy Communion will .l'O ! !ls[22fiOT|Ri whilo tho sornion and enraag : mmr. .'{ y for 8 p.m. ?[jßi>*.i'\ Sewing Machines, wholesale *"? | ;;J|

TUESDAY, rLiDxtUAiv .



ab&iooo 15000 15000 15,000 15J000 GARLICK & CKANWEIL nAVK FIFTEEN THOUSAND YARDS JRUSSELB AND TAPESTRY CARPBT3 IN STOCK, Besides KIDDERMINSTER. FELT, DUTCH. AND KENSINGTON SQUARES. The Greatest Variety in Auckland ! 1! CARPKTS Very Cheap \ CARPKTS Vory Cheap I Tapestry, from la 9d CARPKTS Very Cheap > CAKPKTS Vory Cheap I Brussels, from 3s Dd CARPETS Vory Oheup / GARLICK & CRANWELL GAKLICK & CRANWELL GAIILICK Sc CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWELL rron BEDSTKAD3 and BEDDIN& N BKDUOOM FURNITURE ) RBadv DINING do. do. f Ready DRAWING do. do. > for HALL do. do. 1 T) B ij vm ~ KITCHEN do. do. 1 "euvery DFFICK FURNITURE / HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. BUY YOUR FURNITURE GARLICK & U°CRANWELL, cheap furnishing warehouse, . Queen-stebet and Loknb-steeex, Auckland. T^jfOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. J. McCarroll's is the only Establishment In New Zealand which makes a speciality of liincns, Damasks, Towels, Diapers, Huckabacks, Handkerchiefs, &c, &c. In newest designs and best patterns, Imported by him dlroct from the Irish Manufacturers. The Public would do well to inspect his goods, which aro offered at the lowest possible prices—J. McCarroll, 78, Victoria-street, four doors above Albort-Btreet. TNVIgORATE" the system wlth~WoiFE's •*■ SoHNAi'r'a if you would avoid bilious attacks. r^OKE. COKE. COKE. j THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) luvilo Orders for GAS COKE. Delivered within 1 mile of tho Works, for Cash; longer distances at proportionate rates :— Samplo Sacks of three trashola .. Is Od Fivo Sacks .. .. 6a 3d Eleven Sacks, 0 ' half ton .. .. 118 Twenty-two Backs, or ono ton .. 22s 6d The Company s COKE is made from the best Greymouth Coals'; is superior to that mode from Newcastle coals, being free from stono and clinker in a remarkable degree, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, V CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKE. ■■' GOOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. OFFICE: FORT-STREEIi GOKK. COKE. COKE. J) R, COBBETT BAB REMOVED From Alfred-streot to SYMONDS-STREET (opposite Choral Hall). Hours op Consultation: At Home—9 to 10 a.m., and 6to 8 p.m. At Aickin's—l2 to 1 and Ito 5 p.m. When not •ngaged. "a l b a n y food, albany food. used by the best physicians in ENGLAND FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS. Sold by all Grocers. *



THE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. PAID-UP CAPITAL £100,000. RESERYK FUND £13,000. Tho Dividend for tho half-year ending the 31st Decomber last, at tho rato ot Seven per cent, per annum, will be payable to the Proprietors on tho Auckland Register at tho Auckland and Cambridge Bronchos of tho Bank on and alter tho 10th inst. By Order of tho Board. H. MACKENZD3, Acting General Manager. Dunodin, 2nd Febnmry, 18S5. ARTHUR EAD V , AUCKLANP MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 6S, Q.UKKNST., Bogs to Announce tho Arrival of SEVERAL CASKS of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, &C, ex as. Coptic and Oamarw, consisting of— VIOLINS. COPIES OF THE OLD MASTERS, FRENCH COI'IES. YOUTHS' VIOLINS. Fitted with ORDiNAifx Pkus, or Wau.is's Pa'i'knt Holdfast Pegs, which aro Highly Recom mended for tho following reasons :— Th--t; do not slip, they turn move, easily and regularly, then faciliM-: ivninn in consc guencc, they liaiv n smoother hole Jor the s(rini), and an more dumhle. THE AHOVK INSTRUMKNTS have been SPECIALLY SELECI'KD TO MY ORDERIN LONDON by tin KXPKRIKNOKD BUYER, cnabing mil to guarantee t'>at every instru ment will (five satisfaction, whilo thu LARUK NUMBER NOW !N STOCK AFFORIIS A SPLKNDII) OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKING A SKLKOTION. FLUTES. COCOA WOOD, GERMAN SILVER KEYS AND TIPS, SLIDE HEAD, ONE, FOUR, OR SIX KEYS CONCKRT FLUTES WITH CASES PICCOLOS in D, K/i. AND F PICCOLO AND FLUTK COMBINKD, riLLAIt KKVB FLAGEOLETS. IMPROVED BRASS CYLINDER FLAGEO LETS, VAHIOUa keys CLARIONETTES. ALBERT OR BRUSSELS, 11 keys, and RINGS IN ANY KKY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS. CORNETS. TENORHORNS, BARITONES, TROMBONES. EUPHONIUMS, BOM BARDONS, DRUMS, &O. HORNS. POST HORNS, DRAG HORNS, ALPINE HORN'S BANJOS. DOBSON PATTERN. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN. PICCOLO BANJOS, with NICKKL-SILVKR llUOl'. BANJO KIT TIN US STRINGS SKI 1 A RATELY OR IN SETS. GERMAN CONCERTINAS AND ACCORDIONS, BEST QUALITY ONLY. Theso aro treated as MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, each being examined and sent out in Perfect Order. They must not, therefore, bo CLASSED with the GOODS supplied by TOY DEALERS. A Largo Variety ot tho above Instruments, in cluding tho Patent Broad Reed Accordion, in Solid Oak Case; Leather Straps—tho Strongest Instrument of the kind made. ANGLO-GERMAN CONCERTINAS. ALL WITH SEPARATELY-KIT TED SCREWED NOTES, and NEATLY COVERED BOX. VIOLIN CASES. MAHOGANY, HO3EVVOOD, WALNUT, fitted with Sprint; Clasps or Hooks VIOLIN FITTINGS. STRINGS. PEGS, BOW HAIR, TAILPIECES, BRIDGES, CHIN RESTS, BOWS (Brazil wood, Ironwood. Snakewood, &c.). MUTES, RESIN IN WOOD, CHINA and NICKEL SILVER HOLDERS. VIOLINCELLOS, FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. DOUBLE BASSES, THREE STRINGS MACHINE HEAD VIOLAS (TENOR VIOLINS), FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. PORTFOLIOS. OLD STYLE COMBINATION PORTFOLIOS, MUSIC ROLLS, UTILIS MUSIC CASK. THE DIGITORIUM. This REMARKABLE INVENTION materially assists any person to Play and become Perfect on the Pianoforte in an incredibly short time, PIANOFORTE FITTINGS, INSULATORS, TUNING JAMMERS, DESK HOOKS, &c. METRONOMES. ROSEWOOD, with 8011, Bost Quality. Precision guaranteed. While thanking my frionds and customors for tho patronago enjoyed sinco commencing bnsinoss, I hope, by pursuing tho course hitherto adopted, to receivo a continuance of their esteemod favours, which will at all nines have my careful and prompt attention. ART HUK EAD V, 68, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A COMPOUND EXTRACT OF EUONOMYN AND PODOPHYLLIN WITH TARAXACUM —IS INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC FOR BILIOUS NESS, TORPID LIVER, DYSPEPSIA, FLATULENCE, AND LOSS OF A_PPETPTE. 2s. 60. PER BOTTLE,



Chief Post-office, Auckland. Mails wiia Close as under— This Day. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Fiji, por Arawata, at 1 p.m. For VVhangarei Heads, Parua, Waipn, Whan garcl. Kamo, and Alangapai, por Macgrcgor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai and Kalwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. Wednesday. 11th Inst. For Whangarel Heads, WhanKaroi. and Kamo, per Clansman, at 9 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 0.30 a.m. For C'oromandol, per (Joromandol. at 11.30 a.m. For Waitara, per Gairloch, at lpm. For Now Plymouth, Wanganui, etc., porOroti, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thukhday. 12th mat. Tor Taranaki and Bouthorn porta, por Hawoa, at (i a.m. For London via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth, per Hawoa from Manukau (to connect with Aorangi, leaving Wellington on the 11th inst), atC a.m. For Gisborno, Napior, and Southern porta, por \V'aihora,atll v.m. For London via Kio do Janeiro and Plymouth (per lonic leaving Wellington on 15th Inst), for specially addressed correspondence only, per VVaihora. at 11 a.m. Paßsage expected to take 42 days. Per Wairarapa aa follows :— For China, Japan, and Continent of Europo, at 3 p.m. For Australian Colonies, and United King dom via Suez and Brindisi. or Naples (per Orient steamer), for letters, otc, specially so prepaid and addressed, at i p.m. For Money Ordera, Registered Lettors, and Nowapapers, at 3 p.m. Late lettors for Sydney and Melbourne) only, at 4.20 p.m. The United Kingdom mail will bo due in London on Tuesday, March 31st, 1885. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland. Meetings, Entertainments, Etc. Febuuaky 10, ISBS. Opora Houso—"The Queen's Favourite," 8 p.m. St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Romuora— Addrossby Mr Booth, 7.30 p.m. Tomperanco Hall—Professor Hugo on " Lan gusgo," 8 p.m. St John's Wealeyan Church, Ponaonby— Addiess on " Temperance" Mra Loviatt, 7.30 p.m. Primltivo Methodist Soiree—Uppor Pitt street, 6.30 p m. Waitemata Hotol—Auckland Begatta Club, 8 p.m. Freemasons' Hall, Princes - street — Mark Master Masons, 7.30 p.m.



There are 240,000 acres in grape vines in California, the celling value beinsr ouite 12 millions sterling. H The coral insect, working in cold water is a great temperance. reef -former, '