SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland—This evening, 5.34 j to-morrow Horning, 5.55. Manukau Heads —This ovenlng, 8.1*; to ■orrow morning, a35 Kaipara Hbads—This evening, 9.11 j to-mor row morning, 9.35.

SITNSKT.-Thls evening, 6. IS. BUNRISK.—To-morrow morning, 0.3. MOON'S AGB.-NOW Moon, 17th, 5.10 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Knorgy, schooner, Francis, from Tlmaru nectwwg, Bchooner, Conch, from Samoa

The s.s. Wakatipu has been five wcoks nt, Port Chalmers, duriDf? which timo sho has re ceived a thorough overhaul. Sho had a trial tnn ycßtordny, and hor speed equalled 11 knots an hour.

f-J 110 -.ithrco"maßtcrt sphoonnr Knorpy arrivcil iromTimarulnatavoninff. Captnin Francia re ports .--Loft Timaru on Fob. 25 with stron K Thn; ?•*?. wh' oh continuod till tho 11th inst. SFtoNF weather ana wind from

vll^rn^i onf r arrived from Samoi. ninsn^ tuil». last oveninpf, after nn uneventful Passage, Sho loft Pnmoa on thn 18th ultimo, and experienced moderate woatlior throughout. -JJV 0 "?• Waihora. which ia duo to nrrivo horp OI) ( ?Ion»»y morning left Wellington yostprday wun tho following pnssenirnrfl: — Monors Hanndors. Gilbert, Campboll. and Drlacoll, Mra M>rflor, Mr and Mpssm Lovoll. Col. Thnmp3on. Messrs Barry. Chpck, RriKht. Kobnrtaon. Jloskingß. Phoe, VVoo-iinor. Walton. Hntch. ".'2,ncol Poako, Pyko, MoJnnnct, Nobbs, 8011, and Shanaghan.

Tho following of thn Union Company's Bteamerearo duo to arrive hero noxt week:- Kotarua tat Onehungn). from Tarannki. Sunday, 8 a.m.; Walhora. from Mplbo-rno. via jiouuinrn ports. Monday morning; UinKaroomji from Sydnoy, Tuesday.

T'lo s.". Glcnnlg arrived from Mercury Bnv 2 i?' nift th' 3 mornine. Passomrora:—Mr ana Mrs Walkor and 2 children, Mrs Me- Unmmcal and 2 nhildron. Mcsdamos Nnmnrn, Norton, Jnncs. 'Watson. Misses Lavcook, Simn 80n, Dowdwi, Murphy, Messrs Culpitt AVljror. grant. Holt. O'Donnvnn. Purroll. Tirnu (6). "rophv, Bolond, Waddon, Williams, Bows. Irvlno.

The h.b. Clansman arrived from Tauransa Jhifl morninnr. Vanirnirp-s:—.TnrtßO BrookflpM. Me3sr3 801 l Burnstt. F. Chambers. ,T. Copnlnnd, Murton, Collins. H. O. Jonkinß. Tlnlane. Kolly. Oleanev. Jones. Harris. Shnnd. MoAulnv. Rur gam. Jtalo. Anhor. Wholan. Bnrnam, Baylies, OHvor Woodfo-d. Misgos Rn«*ell. Cnlllnn. .Tonos 'Frnßor, Brookflnld. and Kelly, Mesdamcs McDonald, Sheath, and Wheaton.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington', Friday.

Arrived: Lord of tho Isles, schooner, from ■Mauritius. Sallod: Loch Croo, barquo, for London.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as undicb—

Monday, 16th Inst. For Coromnndol.perCoromnndel.nt 11.30 a.m. For Wnitara, etc.. per Oreti or Galrloch, at 1

p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1 p.m. For Giiborne and Napier, per Thomas Russell

at 1 p.m. For IlusscU and Kawaknwa, per Waihora, at 1

p.m. For Tauranga, Rotorua, nnd Opotlkl, per Wei-

lington. at 5 p.m. For Whitlangi, Uppor Mill, and Talrua, por Ulonolg, at 5 p.m. For. Russoll. Kakakawa. Herd's Point. Wanga roa and Mongronui, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Kntcrpriso, at 5.30 p.m. TUESDAY, 17th inst. Tor Taranakl and Southern ports, per Roto rua, at 7.40 lum. For Wniwcra, Kawau, Onmhn, and Matakana, por Hoso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Grcymouth (via Manukan), per Horald, at 3.15 p.m. Wednesday. If.th Inst. Por Ringarooma as follows :— For India, China, Japan, Mc<litcrancan Horts. and Continent of Kuropo. at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies and Unitod King dom, via Suez and Urindisl. for lottcrs, &c. specialty so prepaid and addressed, at 11 ».in. For Franco, Algeria. Madagascar. Capo Town, &o. (per Frnnoh packet from Sydney), at 10 .i.m. Fornionov orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 10 a.m. Late letters tor Sydney and Molbourno only, at 11.20 a.m. United Kingdom mail will bo due In London on Tuesday, sth May. Tuesday, Maroh 31. Per b.b. Australia as follows :— For Navigator Islands, Handwlch Islands, United States ol America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign Went Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Kuropo, at 1 p.m. Money orders, registered letters and nows papors, at 11.30 a.m. Lato letters, boating an extra fee of six pence In addition to tho postage will bo received by the Mall Agent on board the Steamer up to the time of nulling. This mall will bo due In Jxjndon on Friday, May 8, 1885.

N.8.-Tho Stella will sail from Bluff for West Coast Sounds and Bays on Monday, 23rd inst. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chlof Post-offlce. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March 14. 1885. Opera House—Pollard's Lilliputian Opora Bouffe Company, 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—RomtSnyi's Concort, S p.m. Ponsonby Regatta Club, 8 p.m. V.M C.A.—Devotional, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

CAMMELL.-On March 10th, at hor rcsidonco, Summor-atrcot, Ponsonby, tho wife of \V. 11. Cammell, of a daughter.

Marriage.

SCOTT—KELLY.—On March 9, at the Wcs loyan Parsonage, Grafton Road, by tho Rev. R. Bavin, Ocorgo Scott, son of R. Scott, Thames, to Mary, rolict of tho late Thomas Kelly, Auckland. No cards. WEBB—WHITE.—On February 24. by tho Ro v. Mr Pottor, at tho rojidenoo of tho bridu'a stop-fathor. Captain Minchain, C. F. Wobb, son of Captain Webb, to Ann K. White, eldest daughter of tho late Captain M. White, and KrandauKhter of tho late Captain Goorgo White, of Portsmouth, England.

Deaths.

ELVY.—On March 13, at hor mother's resi dence, Pompallier-streot, Ponsonby, Lizaio, infant daughter of the late Arthur Elvy; aged 1 year.

HARRIS.—On March IS. at tho Hospital, Mrs Ann Harris, lato Mrs A. Fnlds. Tho f unoral will leave tho Hospital at half past throe to morrow. Frionds aro invited 10 attend. — Melbourno and Thames papers ploaso copy.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1885.

For the o-nse that lacks assistance. For the wrong that noeds roßistano*. For the future In the distance, And tho KMd that we oan do.

In responso to the expressed desire of a number of intending exhibitors who could not have their exhibits ready earlier, it has been resolved to extend till the 3ißt inst. tho timo for recoiving applications for spaco at the forthcoming Industrial Exhibition at Wellington. As we have already pointed out, tho number of applications received from Auckland is not at all in proportion to the importance of the city, or representa tive of the many industries ia active operation hero. Tho Exhibition will bo visited by many people who have never been in Auckland, and unless the local manufacturers bestir themselves, the con clußion which must force itself upon behold ers will bo that Auckland, instead of being the foremost city of tho colony, occupies a third-rate position. Wellington atpresent bulks twice as largely as Auckland, and Christchurch and Dunedin each take far more space than the Queen of the North. Considering that tho charge for space has been reduced from a shilling to sixpence per foot, a merely nominal sum, thore can be no excuse save apathy for manufacturers holding back. For the credit of the city and provincial district, as well as from the sordid motive of their own profit and advantage, we would urge on all concerned in local industries to be repre sented at the coming "show." Among the manufactures most inadequately repre sented at present, wo may mention the saw mills and factories of our city, which might Bend exhibits of a most attractive kind. Then there are the glassworks, the two vinegar factories, the Tauranga sulphur works, and many other unique and interest ing industries which are unrepresented, but would be certain to attract prominent nolioo if thoy were. Mr J, B. Gilfillan, the local secretary, will bo happy to recoivo ap plications at his office, 20, Queen-street, up till the 31st of this month, and wo hope these will be on a scale worthy of Auck>

land's ontorpriso, and proportionate to the lively state of trade horo in comparison with other parta of tho colony.

The Defence of Auckland.

Mr Moss writes :—" I am glad to aeo you have succeeded in stirring up the public to a sense of tho risk of ,disgraco and loss wo run by noglecting tho dofonco of our ports, and that tho Chamber of Commerco lias takon up tho question so warmly. Tho Govornmont appoar to bo also moving, and wo may begin to hope that we shall havo Auckland put into a condition to defy any probablo attack. For tho benefit of thoso who still doubt-,1 cut tho following from tho ' Times Weekly ' of 23rd January :—'Tho 'Novoski' of 17th January publiehos intol ligonco purporting to coino from Hong kong that Russia intends to occupy tho island of Quolpart, south of Corea, in tho Pacific, a* a naval station. ' Tho acquisi tion/ adds 'Novoski' in its loading columns, ' will onablo Russia, whon it is necessary, to make a demonstration against Socoul, tho capital of Corca, an i gonorally sorve as" support to Russian supremacy in tho Pacific. No oppo sition is oxpoctcd from other Powers." [Quolpar is an island off tho south-west ond of Japan, in latitudo 32 N., at tho ontranco of tho Soa of Japan and the mouth of tho Yellow Sea.] Horo wo havoa Russian paper avowing a dolibcrato policy of supremacy in tho Pacific, and wo know tho porsistoncy of tho Russian Government. It will bo our own fault and our own shame if that supremacy bo extended to Now Zealand That wo can defy Russia wo havo tho authority of Sir William Jervois for boliov ing. Having heard his locturo, sooing how thoroughly ho had considered tho question, and knowing his high reputation ns a soldier, I, for one, am quite content to accept his authority, and rejoice that hia earnest warnings havo borno fruit. Only lot us sco that thoro bo no dolay, and that tho work is thoroughly dono. Thon, if tho present clouds pass away, tho noxt crisis will not catch us napping."

Telegraphic communication with tho South has boon interrupted today, it being impossible to get a messago through south

of Drury. Wo are glad to learn that tho "Anglo- New Zealandor," tho colonial paper started in London under tho editorship of Mr (..'. M, Reed, formerly of Auckland, is a decided success. The support received ill England has bcon fo groat that a more fiequont issuo of tho paper is undor considera tion. Mr R. C. ltoid, lato proprietor of tho "West Coast Times," and ono of tho best-known journalists in Now Zealand, has joined Mr (.!. M. Rood in tho veutu.ro, and is now ongagod canvassing tho South prior to his departuro for England. Tho " Anglo Now Zoalandor" finds a wido circulation in tho public libraries and farmers' clubs of England, and is sought for by all classes of porsons whoso attention is turned towards New Zoaland or Australia.

Tho Judge's Bay Kogatta was to havo taken placo this afternoon, but tho boi slorious weathor has compelled ila postponement until somo more favour ablo occasion. Tho total numbor of entries rocoivod for tho various ovents was 103. From our account of tho galo, it will bo soon that a livoly stato of alfairs pre vails among tho boats thore. Tho rogatta will take placo on St. Patrick's Day, if tho weather cloars up.

Mr Samuol Young, tho proprietor of tho Greyhound Stable.l?, mot with a Homowhat sovero accidont at Romuora this morning. Ho was mounting n young horso for tho purpose of riding into town, whon tho branch of a troo blown down by tho wind struck tho animal's flunk, and ho started off at a gallop. Mr Young not being properly in tho saddlo, was unseated, and draggod several yards along tho ground by his foot, which had caught in tho stirrup. Fortunately ho managed to disentangle himsolf, and on getting on his foet, ho found that hia arm was broken. Dr. llu.v tablo was spoedily summoned, and pro nounced tho injury to bo a comminuted fracture of tho foro-ann justabovo tho wrist.

Thcsupcrintondcnt of tho Koyallnsnranco Company announces that Mr Lush or ho* boon appointed solo agont of that Company for tho provincial district of Auckland. As r Lusher has been associated in tha local management for some years past, and has done much, by tho prompt scttlomont of claims, to establish this powerful Company ia tho estocm of insurers. No bottor ap pointment uould havo been made. Under his managemont, tho Uoyal, which is ouo of tho leading insuranco companion in tho world, will, wo doubt not, moritand rcceivo a full sharo of public patronage

Considerable credit is duo to Dotoctivo Walkor and Constablo Bornaid for tho searching manner in which tboy havo con ducted their investigation.l* into tho iiro at Ronnell-streot, Ponsonby. Tho chain of evidenco was thoroughly connected, and whothor or not it may prove sufficient to convict, it shows that tho officers havo worked up thoir caso in a shrowd and ablo mannor.

Tho Tramway Company, havingpurchasod 25 additionul.horses, intend bringing into immediate requisition thoir largost train cars in ordor to ovortako tho rapidly-increas ing traffic. A ticket inspector will also be placod in oach car, and passongors aro warnod that in futuro thoy must prosorvo thoir choquo tickets for inspection whon domandcd.instoad of throwing thorn away, as at prosont, aftor paying thoir money.

Tho applo crop this year appoars to bo prolilio in tho North. Tons of applos arc now being sent to Mosofiold and Co.'s canning works at Batloy, Ottimato*, for the purposo of canning, preserving, and jelly-making, and thoso articlos of colonial industry will soon appoar in tho market in competition with American imports. A lar^e numbor of apples arq also being Bont down for sale for immediate consumption or storing.

The Auckland Gardeners' Horticultural Society's cup and medals, which aro to be corapoted for at the Society's Show noxt wook, wero on view at Mr Lewisson's establishment to-day, and attracted considor able notico. They are handßomo trophies and should stimulate keen competition.

It is probable that Detective Walker will accompany tho (prisoner Shoohau, accused of murder, back to Ireland, in the event of tho lattor being remanded home.

Tho funoral of tho late Mr W. Dowden took placo this afternoon. An inquest on tho body was considered unnecessary, Dr. Walker having given a certificate that hoarfc diseaso was the causo of death.

Tho sorvicos in St. Peter's Prosbytorian Church, Surrey Hills, will, on and aftor to morrow, be conducted at 11 a.m. and in tho evening at 6.30 instead of 7 o'clock as hitherto. The Rev. R. Somorvillo has returned from his duties in tho South, and will preach morning and evening to morrow.

Tho choap oxcursion to tho Waikato, writes our Te Awamutu correspondent, should prove a great succoss. The good people of Kihikihi aro preparing to receive their friends and visitors on St. Patrick's Day. One local attraction will bo tho Kihikihi races ; in the evening there will be the Roman Catholic concert, at which several professionals and local amateurs will perform. The musical arrangements aro under tho superintendence of Mrs Buck worth, whose pianoforte accomplishments are well known. Tho Auckland train will arrive (on the 17th inst.) at To Awamutu at 1.20 p.m., when coaches will bo in readi ness to convoy passengers to Kihikihi. Wo are looking for a largo number of pooplo from Auckland should tho woathor provo favourable.

Wo aro informed that Waiapo, the nativo, did not purchase a piano from Hoffmann and Sons, but from Bewring and Son, Symonds stroot.

Tho adjourned meeting of those inter ested in the Mount Roakill Church was held on Thursday evening, Archdeacon Dudley presiding. Moneys wore paid in, and it was resolved to ask all the collectors to got in the amounts promised by tho next meeting, in a fortnight.

Wo would remind those of our readers who take an interest in horticulture, &c, that the entries in connection with the Auckland Gardeners'HorticulturalSociety's Autumn Show close wifch the Hon. Secre tary on Monday next up to five o'clock, after which hour no entries will be received on any pretence whatever.

A large native gathering, oxtonding over three clays, ha? been held near Kawakawa, Sydney Taiwhanga being the convener. Its object is to got up another mission to England with Sydney at its head. The result of the meeting was the adoption of a resolution, " That a general meeting of all the native population of tho whole province bo convened to meet next month at Wa»t.ingi, when Tawhiao and all tho load ing chiefs from Waikato should be pressed to attend, and consider Sydney's proposal and other matters," <

Some months ago the Society for Preven tion of Cruelty to Animals offered £5 in three prizes for the boat essays on " The Use of Domestic Animals to Man." Com petition was open to tho children attending the various public schools, and the result was rather unexpected. Tho esßays sont to the Society's oflico amounted to thou sands, and thoy had to bo convoyed to tho residence of Professor Thomas in a hand cart. Tho Professor has boen away from Auckland sinco, but has got through somo hundreds of tho papors, and hopos to bo able to make i report upon tho whole oro long.

William Brown wa3 brought to town yestorday from Mercury Bay by Constablo Walkor, and lodged in Mount Edon, ho having boon scntonced to one month's im prisonment for larcony. With roforenco to this caso a correspondent at Morcury Bay writes that only one Justice was on tho Bonch at the tiino tho sentenco was passod, and asks if this is not illegpl. In answor to our correspondent, wo may mention that in all broaches of tho Larcony Act two Justices aro rcquirod to adjudicate. If thcro was only ono J.P. present on tho occa sion roforrod to, wo aro of opinion that Brown has boon illogally imprisonod.

Anmnbor of firms havo agroed to give their mon a holiday on St. Patrick's Day in crdor that thoy may participate in tho Eight Hours Demonstaation. Among thorn aro tho Union Sash and Door Company, Frasor and Tinne, J. J. Holland, and Daeoy and Hamilton.

A man nimod John Thompson, a rosi dont of Timaru, whilo drunk, foil from tho excursion train returning to Timaru from Christohurch. Tho ruihvay ofßcors searched the line for 13 miles, and were out with lanterns noarly all night. Tho search was fruitless ; but when they got to Dun oandel thoy saw Thompson standing on tho platform, with nothing tho matter M'ith him oxcopt a fow scratches on the faco and hand*. Ho had fallen into tho tussocks closo to tho raila, and had scrambled aboard again unobsorved.

By an advortisomont in nnothor column wo loam that tho H.A.C.B, Society intone! to colobrato tho coming St. Patrick's Day by a procession to tho Domain in tho morn ing and a social gathering in tho hall, corner of Pitt and Wellington streets, in tho ovon ing, find from their well-known capabilities in this particular lino, wo anticipate an enjoyable ovoning forthoir patrons. Their magnificent banner will be carried in public for tho tirst timoon this occasion.

John Connolly, charged witli Betting fire to his hou.so in Uonnoll-strcot, Ton ponby, on tho fith inst., boforo Messrs Bukcr and MncDonncll, was fully com mitted for trial at the April sittings of the Supremo Court, On tho application of prisoner's counsol, the Bonch granted bail —prisoner in £50, and two sureties in £215 each. Tho ovidonco in this case appeared in our last edition.

Amcotingof unemployed atChristfihurch yesterday carried tho following resolution : " That tho (Jovernmont bo asked to ro-opon tho public works, tho harvest having proved a complete failure, and hundrods of inon being out of employment."

Last night tho torms woro definitely arrnngod of a twolvo hours' walking match for JloO a sido botweon J. Raynor, tho champion long distance walker of Austra lasia, and I). McKuno, of this city, Mr H. N. Abbott is stakoholdor, and ho has alroady received, a doposit of i'lo. Tlio match tckca placo in tho Theatro Royal on Saturday, April 11. Whilp in Dunodin, ro contly, Rnynor tried, ineffectually, to arrange a match with young Scott, who claims to bo champion of Now Zealand.

A strong commjtteo has boen formal at Rotorua to give effect to tho idoa of erect ing an unsoeturian church. Mr Fairbrothor, tho local missionary, is taking an active part in it.

Nothing further has transpired respecting tho Imninn rcuiaiiui found at tlio rear of tho FlUroy Hotel. Mrs Patterson says sho has boon landlady of tho hotel for ninotoon years, and that tho wator-closot from which tho remains woro taken lias stood in its present position all that timo. Tho remains aro now at tho police station pond ing tho rosult of tho inquiries that aro now proceeding.

Tho Tongariro will mako.an excursion to St. Holior's on St. Patrick's Day. A largo crowd of visitors will no doubt spend thoir holiday in a picnic to this favourite resort.

An additional attraction in connection with tho railway oxoursions on St. Patrick's Day is announced. Tho Waikato Shipping Company will put a stoamor on at Morcer, also ono at Ngurunwahiu, to run a trip up tho Wuipn Kivor on arrival of tho s[>ccial train at Ngaruawahia, and clown tho Wuikoto on arrival at Morcer, returning in timo for tho return special; faro in oach case, 2s lid.

Tho grand Irish national concert to bo hold at the Lorne-stroot Hall on St. Patrick's night promises to be vory success ful. Amongst thoKo who will tako pnrt wo notico tho names of Misses Slianaghan, Shcohan, Lynch, Connolly, Fernandez, A. Lorigan, K. Lonorgan, A. Mcllhone, F. Brannigan, Mossrs Jennings, Scoats, Loed ham, and F. Wright. By roquost, Miss Shanaghan, an old favourite at Irish concerts, will sing tho pathetic ballad, "Shois For from tho Land," and "Tho Cruiskoon Lawn." Mr Scoats will sing "Tho Minstrel Boy," and lover? of the droll will liaro a treat inMrLcodham's "Mr O'Knfl'orty'a Eloction."

Mr G. Hnzoll's clash for instruction in cavalry drill had a preliminary losson last ovoning. Tho chargo fixed on is 5s por month, and horsohiro (if roquirod) Is extra por lesson. Mr Jiazoll dosorves ovory sup port in his ondoavonr to instruct our young mon in such .a lioalthy manner. Throo ovonings por wcok, viz., Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, from 8 p.m., aro at pro sont dovotod to this purposo.and Mr I lazuli will bo glad to enroll mombors at any timo. Those wishing to j«in should do so at once. Mr George Aldridgo delivered his fourth lecture on tho " Problem of Probloms " on Wodnosday ovoning, in tho now Bdon Hall. Tho subject was "Tho Rich Mnn and Lazarus." Mr P, McNaught presided. Tho looturor minutely oxamined Mrßxloy'n views theroon in their litoral and figuratiro senses, and oxposod what ho believed to bo erroneous toaching. Tho discourse was carofully studied, and instructive through out.

A lottor wna read at the Board of Educa tion yostorday from Mr H. Worthington, Hoad-mastor of tho Wollesloy-stroot School, respecting tho working of tho staff of toachors for tho month of February, but it was couched in such a mannor that tho Board declined to receive it. The roport pointed especially to Mr J, J. Poland, one of tho teachers attending the Training Col lego,andwho had rocently boon appointed to tho charge of a suburban school. After reflecting upon Mr Poland as a teacher, Mr Worthington alleged that Mr Poland's ' interests as a student of the Auckland University College are of paramount impor tance to those of tho Welleßley-etreot School, and that he had been removed from a position whoro ho may bocorae practically acquainted with his duties to one of almost irresponsible authority, simply that lie may rccoivo highor emoluments, and to unablo him to proceed with his University studies. Professor Tucker considered that the re marks woro a slight upon his pupils at the Training College who were undergoing thoir University course, and was surprised that such statements should come from Mr Worthington, who occupied such a position in the primary schools. Mr Olark moved, "That the roport be returned to the writor, requesting that it be re-written and couched in proper language." Mr Moss, however, thought that Mr Worthington should be afforded an opportunity of making an oxplanation, and his amendment to that effect was carried.

Our Port Albert correspondent writos : — Mr Thomas, the Amorican holiness evange list, has again returnod uninvited to tho district whore only throo months ago such extraordinary econes woro witnossod. He is accompanied by Mr Phelps, of Norfolk leland lame. There is every reason to be lieve that we shall not witness or have to report again such manifestations as occurred in the now famous and historical blue-gum grove. To say Mr Thomas is boycotted by every intelligent person in this neighbour hood would be to state that which is scarcely correct. The first meeting, held last evening, was attended by about fif teen adults and a few children. Yet one or two little " scenes " took place. A Governmentom cial, happening to be passing through the district, and of course having both read and heard of the famous holiness camp meeting, what more natural than that he should attend a meeting in a place inadvertently named the Mecca of New Zealand ? But this officer little thought that ere half-anhour Bros. Phelps and Thomas would bo pleading hard to "save him." Bro. Thomas caused a chair to be placed in the centre of the room, and addressing this Government Inspector, said : " Brother, let this chair be the altar. Come ! kneel, confess your sine, and we will pray for you until sunrise, and if needs be until it sets and rises again." Inspector (warmly): "My sins are known to God and myself. I'll kncol to no man, ospocially to such as yon. I consider myself grossly insulted." Exit Inspector, giving expres sion to suggestive ejaculations.

Tho Btcaiher Coromandol leaves on Monday at 6 p.m. from CoroßlaDdel instead of Tuesday as advertised.

A foreigner, whose name we have not been able to ascertain, fell over the Queen street Wharf last night, but was fortunately rescued by the steward and othors belong ing to the steamer Rotomahana.

The opening of the now library and read ing room at Newmarket will be celebrated with a 'grand concert at tho Newmarket Hall on Wednesday next.

Tho tomperanco party eustuincd adofcat in Onohunga yesterday. The polling for the Licensing Committee election resulted as follows :—Jackson, 123; Webb, 108 ; Bray, 105; Robinson, 07 ; Sholdrick, 98. The unsneoessful candidates (tomperanco tickot) wore :—Dunwoodio, 94 ; Suther land, 01; Fleming, 00; Hills, 89; Oilman, 88.

Tho Customs launch had a very narrow escape from wreckage yesterday. She was coming up from Motuihi, and when half way betweon thoro and Brown's Island, she shipped a heavy soa, which almost filled her forward, and placed her in a very dangerous position. Through tho^oxeroiao of great caro, tho wharf was reached in safety.

Mrs JDudloy, the nurso who shot O'Donovan Rossa, is a Roman Catholic, and was most attentive to her religious duties. Sho is said to bo tho illegitimate daughter of an officor of the Scots Greys, who_ is now in a land and commission business in Now Zealand.

Tho schooner Fleotwing returned from Samoa lhst night with Mr John Lundon. Sho brings no news beyond what wo received by tho mail steamer. Mr Lundon attributes tho refusal of the deputation of chiefs to come to New Zealand, as at first arranged, to tho opposition of Mr Church ward, tho British Consul. Ho brings letters from the Samoan King Maliotoa to Sir Georgo Grey and the Hon. Robert Stout in favour of annexation to Now Zealand. A resolution favourable to this project was passod in tho Samoan Parliament, and King Malictoa has signed an authority appointing Sir George Grey and Mr John Lundon to act as his agents in promoting the causo of annexation.

The owner of the opon sailing boat Dream, having so far failod to arrango another sail ing race with tho owner of tho Hascotto, has issued a challengofin which tho latter is invited to take part in a contest for C2O or upwards per boat.

Tho following parts have been allotted by Horr Schmitt for Sullivan's comic opora, "ThoContrabandista," which is to bo takon in hand by tho Choral Sooioty : - Rita, Mies Stophonson ; Inez, lady amateur ; Vasqucz, Mr Hanna ; MrGrigg, Mrßurnham; Joso, Mr I. Dufaur ; Sancho, Mr Taylor.

The fiocond performance of " Los Cloches do Cornovillo by Pollard's troupo at tracted anothor large audionco at tho Opora Hoiibo last ovening. Tho opora was woll appreciated, and frequont applause was bestowed upon tho porformers, somo of the choruses boing very woll rendored. "Los Cloches do Cornevillo " will be repoated this ovening.

Mossrß Christopher Bailey, Robert Blca zard, Alfred \V. Gladding, Frank Lawry, and Robert Ncal wero nominated today at Mount Eden as candidates for tho Licensing Committee for that district, and being only tho required number, Mr Seaman, as Roturning Oilicor, declared thorn elected.

At Helensvillo this day, Messrs Isaac McLeod, James McLood, Androw McLood, Joseph Griffiths and John Slater havo boen nominated as candidates for tho Ararimu Licensing Committee, and declared elected, being only the numbor required.

To the Editor: Sir,—ln roferonco to tho writer in last night's Star, if anyone haa an idoa that there is plonty of navvy work in Auckland, I would liko him to go round to tho different contractors and soe for him self. The City Engineer told ono of tho unemployed that thoro would bo moro navvy work in Auckland than hands to do it. There are scores of bona fitk working men going about idle. If tho city authorities w.cro unable to find work for all the unem ployed, why did they not refor the matter to tho General Government ? lam not ono of Mr Garrard's clionts, but ono who has boon thrown out of employment through eicknoss, but quite well and willing to work at pro sent. —I am, itc, A PicK-AND-Siioriii, Man.

Despite tho howling of tho equinoctial galo and tho threatening of a downpour of rain, thoro was a largo and fasluonablo audionco at Uomdnyi's tonth concert at tho Theatre Koyal last evening. Rome'nyi per formod scvoral solos, including Monaels eohn's " Andantoand Finalo of Concorto," Schubert's " Paraphrase do Concert," a composition of his own called " Andalusian Danco and Lovo Duot," and an improvisa tion on tho "Carnival of Venice." Tho most notable vwtccau was tho performance of Mozart's Sonata (in B minor) for violin and piano, in which Romcnyi played in conjunction with Miss Mariebol Green wood. It was a rare musical treat, tho young lady's technique boing irroproach ablo, and Remenyi displayed tho fooling of a truo artist. The remaining (terns on tho programme woro songs by Miss Downing and Mr Himmar, and several pianoforte eolos by Mr Lucks tone.

Representatives from tho various city Lodges of the N.Z.O.G. Tomplars assemblod last night in Waito's Hall, Mount Eden, to inaugurate n new lodgo to bo callod tho Rose of Edon Lodge, No. 14, N.Z.O.G.T. Tho Exocutivo Secretary, Bro. Broadribb, rend tfn requisition from tho Mount Edon friends asking for a charter for tho now lodgo, which was right heartily granted by tho Executive In ordor to initiate the Charter members, the Worthy Presidont of tho Ordor presided, while the minor oltices woro fillod py officwa from tho sister lodges, Aftor the impressive initiation ceromony had boon gone through, tho Lodgo pro ceeded to elect its officors for tho present torm, with tho following rosult, viz.: — W.C.T., Bro. R. Poaco; W.V.T., Bro. Sayers ; W.S., Bro. A. G. Poaco ; W.A.S., Sis. ,E. Poaeo; W.T., Bro. Shophord; W.F.S., Sis. Suyors ; W.C., Bro. Davidson ; W.M., Bro. Maraon; W.D.M.,Sis, Cotting ham ;*W.I.G , Bro. Sayers ; W.0.G., Bro. Hurle; W.R.H.S., Sis. E. Cottingham; W.L.H.S., Sis. Cottingham j P.W.C.T., Bro. White; L.D., Bro. J. Mason ; Delegates, Sis. Mason and Bro. Peace. The officers and members of the Executive were then introduced, and proceeded to iuatal the above-mentioned officers — W.P. Bro. Lye, acting as Installing Officer, assisted by Bro. Weir, I.S , and Bro. Cox, I.M. After a few words of onoouragement had boon spoken, tho lodgo was duly closed, to be ronewed fortnightly. , During tho four years' existence of the Now Zealand Order of Good Templars, it has made good pro gress, and now numbers fourteen lodges.

Mrs Leavatt is expected to deliver an address to-morrow at the evangelistic ser vice in tho Theatro Royal, commencing at 8 o'clock,

By advertisement elsewhere the sale of timber, bricks, &c. on the sito of St. Paul's church, advertised for today by Messrs Samuel Cochrano and Son, is postponed to Monday next, at 2 o'clock.

Tho Hobson Corps and Garrison Band muster at the Drill-shed at 10 am. tomorrow (Sunday) for church parade, in full dress.

£100 Re ward.—They cure all diseases of the stomaoh, bowels, blood, liver, nerves, and kidneys, and £100 will bo paid for a case they will not cure or help, or for anything impuro or Injurious found in them—Hop Bitters. Test it. Bead.

OPENING OF ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL.

The opening of St. Patrick's Cathedral will i take place with imposing ceremonial to morrow, at 11 a.m., when Biahep Moran (Dunedin)andßishopßodwood(Wellington) will be present. At 11, the bishops and clorgy will march in processional order from tho Hobson ■ street School - room to the Cathedral, where Pontificial High Mass is to be celobrated. The celebraut will be Bishop Luck, Father Walter Macdonald acting as assistant priest. Fathers Riordan and O'Reilly will officiate as Deacons of the Throne, and Fathers Egan and W. Mahoney as Deacons of the Mass. 'Father Tuokwell will be Master of Cere monieß, iTather Luck, 0.5.8., will attend as chaplain to Bishop Moran, and Father Patterson, 0.5. J., as chaplain to Bishop Redwood. The sermon will be preached by Bishop Moran, who will take as his subject, St, Patrick. There will} baa choir of some 25 singers, strengthened by 12 or 14 instrumentalists, under the direction of Mr J. McComish, Haydn's No. 2, will be the mass performed. The Hobson Corps will hold a church parade, and the Garrison Band will be in attend ance, also the members of the Hibernian Society. In the evening there will be solemn Pontifical vespers, and Bishop Red wood will preach. The singing will include Zingarelli's " Laudate" and Danby's "Mag nificat." Collections duringthe day towards the Cathedral debt. We have been desired to state there will be 11 o'clock Mass as usual at St. Benedict's to-morrow, when Mozart's 12th will be rendered by the choir. This announcement is mado, as by mistako a paragraph appearod in the "Herald" thia morning saying there would be no Mass at 11 a.m. in any of the suburban churches,

TRAGIC OCCURRENCE.

Two Children Burnt to Death and Two Others Injured.

Intelligence was received to-day by Suporintendant Thomson of a sad calamity which occurred early this morning at Tamahoro, Waikato. Tho first telegram to hand was from Sergoant McGovern, and from it wo gather that Mr Camp's hotel, at Tamahere, was burnt down at ono o'clock this morning. Two of the landlord's children wero burnt to death and two others injured. Those who lost their lives were Albert Camp, aged 10 years, and Edward Camp, aged 4 years. Honry, an older brother, aged 15 years, was badly burnt, while Willie, aged 5 years, was slightly injured. No information was to hand respecting the origin of the outbreak, but there is no suspicion of incendiarism. Camp's tailor's shop, next to tho hoto1, and the stabling wero also destroyed. The two latter places wero uninsured, but there was a policy of £700 on tho hotel in tho Colonial office, and tho furniture was insured in tho same office for £000. Mr Camp estimatos his financial loss at fully £GOO. An inquest on the bodies of tho children will be hold at 11a.m. on Monday next. Mr Camp, tho proprietor of tho hotol, is woll known in town. Ho carried on a tailoring establish ment at tho foot of Grcy-streot for soveral years, and has conducted the Tamahero Hotel since its opening, scvoral years ago. The hotel was situated on the main road betweon Hamilton and Cambridge, and was familiarly known to travellers as tho Half-way House.

THE SOUDAN WAR.

[BY CADLE.-OOPYRIOHT.]

FIGHTING NISAIE SUAKIM

Suakim, March 12. Thk robol followers of Osman Digna make daily surprises on the British outposts at Suakim.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

(by caulk— oomuoiiT.)

THE CZAR GIVES ASSURANCE OF PEACE.

Imli an Troops Preparing to

Aid (lie Ameer.

London, March 13. Pacific assurances have bcon roceivod from tho Czar in regard to tho Afghan nlTuir. Tho " Standard " etatos that tho Karl of Dullbrin, Viceroy of India, has been warned to preparo for emergencies. Ital«o states that tho Ameer of Afghanis tan has beon assured that his territory will be protected.

MAJOR CAUTLEY'S REPORT.

War Material Ordered,

[BY TELEGRAPH—OWN COURESI'ONDENT.]

Wellington, this day. On good authority I learn that tho report of Major Cautloy, R.E., on the "Defences of tho Colony " has been anticipated in tho main by the locturo recently given by His Excellency Sir William Jorvois on tho samo subject. Whilst tho latter was pub lished in overy part of tho colony, publicity is denied MrCautley's report. 1 understand, howovcr, that one of the chief recommen dations is in tho direction of tho immediate purchase of ordnance and war material, and that instructions havo already been cabled to tho AgontGcnorol for such purchaso to thooxtontof £ICO,OOO.

BRUTAL ASSAULT.

WIIAT appears to hnvo boon an assault of a most brutal churnctor is supposed U havo bcon porpotrated in Lorno-stroot this aftor noon. Constablo Rowlos found a mar, named Potor Williams, lying in tho road way in n fool of blood, and had him removed to tho Polico Station. It was found that ho was suffering from eovoro wounds and bruseß about tho head, and Suporintondant Thomson ordered him to bo taken to the Hospital. Ho was convoyed thoro without delay. It is believed that Williams rocoived his injuries in n brothel in Lornn-strcct. Tho Polico aro investi gating tho affuir.

"DOCTOR" RODGERS AGAIN.

(l)Y TELEGRAM. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Russell, this day. The notorious Wyman Rodgers is at his old tricks. Kopresonting himself as R. G. A. Harcourt, and travelling for a Manchester paiior, he got a ticket for Auokland and clothing from Mr Wylos, Mongonui; and while thero tho magistrato rocoived informa tion that ho hndstolon a watchat Kohukohu. On arrival nt Russell, ho waspromptly takon into custody, and, I prosumo, ho will bo committed to Mongonui for trial. Ho served throo months for larceny in March last.

MINING NEWS.

(l)Y TELIiOBAI'II.—OWN CORttESI'ONDENT.)

Thames, this day. Calkdonun Low Level,— Tho north cross cut has intersected a leader 8 inches thjck charged with favourable classos of mineral.

Caledonian. — A body of promising quartz, which may prove to be the Red Queon leador, has been met with in the crosscut at No. 3 level.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. 6. Both Smith, Esq., R.M.) Drunk.—Flvo porsons wore flnod for drunken' nets.

Vagrancy.—Frank Smith, a vagrant, for being f jund by night in a building belonging to Mr Charlcß Bailey, waß sentenced to seven days' imprisonment. Stuiking a Woman.—James McGlnty was charged with assaulting his girl, Catherine McCarthy, by striking hor on the faco with his clenched fist when drunk.—Ordered to find Burctics to keep tho peace for threo months, himself in £20.

Biting a Man's Finger —Denis Lynch was charged with assaulting Charles I'earco, by biting his linger.—Mr Cooper appeared in defenco, and asked pormisßion to withdraw the charge bb Mr Lynch had made ample compen sation, and complainant did not wish to press It. Sorgoant Pratt described tho oircumatancos. It wan feared that prosecutor would loose his flngor. The aeaavilt, was committed outside the Aurora Hotel.—By tho wish of prosecutor and consent of tho police, tho charge wa3 with drawn.

Neglect.—John Hall, a young man, working at a sawmill, waß charged with failing to pro vide for his wife and family. Prisoner was ordered to pay £27 within one month, and to find one surety in £30 by Saturday next. Assaulting a Chinaman.—Samuel Donald son and Albert Weßton, two boys, wero charged with an offensive act, to wit, throwing filth and Btoncs into the shop of Gong Koo, Wokefleld-st. —Case adjourned to secure tho services of Ah Kew as interpreter.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

Tho s.B. Herald arrived to-day from West' port with 600 tons coal. The s.s. Lalla Rookh left for Waitara in ballast yesterday.

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABLE—COPYRIGHT.)

Tho Aorangl and Kuapohn. Losdon, March 12.—Tho New Zealand Shipping Co.'s K.M. s. Aorangi, from Wel lington, arrived at Rio .laniero on the 7th inst. Her cargo of frozen mutton is in good condition. The same Co.'a R.M. s.s. Euapohu, from Plymouth, February 14, loft Capo Town on the 7th instant for Port Chalmers, with the New Zealand mails. Commercial. London, March 12.—Consols today aro quoted at 97;}, a decline of jf. Tho bank rate of discount remains at 4, and tho market rate at 34 per cont. The Bank of England's wookly returns show a total reserrc in notes and bullion of .£17,400,000, an increase of £1,100,000 during the week. Colonial breadstufl's : Adelaide wheat, ex store, is unchanged at 30s; New Zealand at 2Ss to 34s ; and Adelaide flour, ex store, remains at 255. Tallow : Australian average quality beef, 32s 6d ; mutton, 33s (Jd. Prisoners Kill a Gaoler and Escape. Sydhky, March 13.—Telegrams from Coonamble, a town 390 miles north-east of this city, roport that two prißonere in gaol there olloctod their cscapo last night after murdering tho gaoler. They have not yet been arrested. All England v. Australia. Sydnby, March 14.—Tho crickot match between the All England Eleven and a com* bined Australian toam commences here to day. The local olevon will be composed as follows : — Blackham, A. Bannerman, Bonnor, Garret,-Griffon, Horan, Jonos, Mc- Donnell, Palmer, Spofforth, and Trurnble. Commorclal. Sydney, March 13.—New Zealand wheat has advanced 3d, and is now 2s 9d. New Zealand oats are quoted at 2s 3d, a further doclino of a penny. Maize has advanced Od (to 3s lid). The Sugar. Company's No. 1 pieces remain at £26. Adklaidi;, March 13.—Wheat is 3s 4d. Thuro is little doing. Town flour is £8, and country brands HI ss. ■ Quotations are nominal, Tho Now Governor of Now South Walos. London, March 12.—Lord Carrington will bo accompanied by a large suite,and tho hoepitalitics of tho olfico will be dis pensed in a liberal stylo. Lady Carrington intendstotakean active intorostin all social matters. Now Guinea and the New Hobrides.

London, March 12. —Mr P. J. Garrick and Mr Murray Smith, the Agonts-General for Queensland and Victoria, are protesting aguinst England's retrocession in regard to the Now Guinea boundaries. Mr Evelyn Ashley stated in tho House of Commons that England would never sur rondor tho New Hebrides for the purpose of penal settlements.

MINISTERIAL PEREGRINA TIONS.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day. The statomont by some correspondents to tho effect that Mr Stout loavos for tho North this week is incorrect. Tho Premier, although desirous of visiting the North, is quite unablo to get away just now. He will, however, inako an effort to visit the chief centres of population in tho North Island bofore the meet ing of Parliament. The Minister t>f Lands, and the Colonial Secretary loft this morning for Napier. Tho former goes on business connected with tho Lands Depart ment, and the latter to set right some dis putes in connection with tho local hospital. It is understood that Mr Ormond, M.H.R., has been specially solicitous that Mr Buckley should visit Napier, and settle tho matters in dispute. Constabulary to Kooolvo Gun Drill. It is intended to givo iramodiato instruc tion in big gun drill to members of the Armed Constabulary. • Somo time sinco a dotachmont from Taupo took up their quarters in Wellington for this purpose, and now tho Government stcamor Stella has gone to Opunake to bring down thirty-live men for tho purposo indicuted. It is pro bable that aftor a course of drill tho Opu nake men will be replaced by a detachment from Kawhia.

RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING.

(BY TELEGRAVII —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, Friday. Nelson Match. This following is the prize list in the Nelson Match:—Davy (Wellington), 09, £10 ; Woolley (Auckland), 69, £7 ; Parslow, Auckland, GB, £6 ; Pattorson (Dunedin), 68, £4; Lloyd (Wancanui), 68, £3 ; Jack (Dunedin), 66, £3; Perry (Alexandra Cavalry), 66, £2 j Kabo (Wellington), 64, £2; Morris (Dunedin), 64 ; Barriball (Waiuku), 62 ; Mitchell (Fort Chalmorß), 62 ; Muro (Oamaru), Somerville and Smith (Alexandra Cavalry), Doußall (ChrisN church), Drivor (Port Chalmers), 61—each £1. Sinclair (Christchurch) and Harris (Wellington) counted out.

At a meeting of tho Executive Council of the Association held this afternoon, the fol lowing resolution, passed at a rneoting of delegates, was agreed to:—"That as the Association as at present constituted gives much disßfitisfaction, the Executive Council of the Association be asked to give power to tho delegates to frame new rules." A committee of delegates will now bo ap pointed to draw out rules and regulations for reorganising tho Association. West Coast Match. Tho fourth match, counting for the car bine belt, finished_ this afternoon, and the following is the prize list:—Bower (Timaru Navals), 72, £10 ; Perry (Alexandra Caval ry), 72, £7 ; Ross (Napier), 72, £6 ; Woolley (Auckland Artillery), 70, £4; Payne, (Auckland Artillery), 70, £3 ; Webb (Wel lington), 69, £3; Sinclair (Christchurrh Artillery), 69, £2 ; Weir (Thames), 69, £2 ; Foster (Port Chalmers), G8; McCready (Wellington), 68; Harris (Wellington), 67; Turner (Wanganui), 67; Lean (Port Chalmers), 66 ; Parslow (Auckland), 6S j Clounfiton (Kolson), 64—£1 each. Rlflo Aggregate)). The rifle competitors have finished three matches for their bolt, and also the three hundred yards range of tho Canterbury Match, So far, the highest aggregates for this bolt are :—Lucas (Thames), 263 ; Pur nell (Wanganui), 258; Flyger (Wanganui), 249 ; Jensen (Wanganui), 248 ; Churron (Wanganui), 2J6 ; Downie (Thames), 246 ; Kummor (Masterton), 244; Newdick (Thames), 240; Hawke (Thames), 239; Cooper (Auckland), 235; Taylor (Auck land), 235. Carbine Aggrogatos. The carbine competitors havonow finished four matches out of the six counting for the belt, and the following aro the highest aggregates :— Davy (Wellington), 291 ; Perry (Wanganui), 289; Sinclair (Christ church), 289; Koss (Napier), 288 ; Weir (Thames), 285 ; Parslow (Auckland), 284; Woolley (Auckland), 284.

THE GREAT GUN!

" Auckland is to lmvo ono gun at North Head.'' Vide "Wellington News."

Thoro came a Russian frigate, Armour-plated, true, was slio; Sho camo to rob fair Auckland— Young Corinth, by the sea; 13ut oh ! she didn't know till then, Wo had ono gun, d'ye sec. So, when sailing up tho Channel, On purpose vile intent. Off went our gun. Oh, heavens! What wild astonishment! Bang !-"Vots vers dotblitzers I We U get dom'd bunishment 1" So this brave Russian captain taw his gamo was all 0 P, He hoisted sail and bore away Ton thousand leagues at sou,; But still he heard that gallant gun Mazing so fearlessly! He hrard it In the midnight watch Ab on the deck ho lay. So up he called his gallant crew And unto them did cay— " By himmel, who would dare to live Since our defeat today!" So to the boatswain he did call, " Fetch all the rope you can. You shall hang mo, and then will I Hang every otaer man." They died; and through tho wires This noble message ran :— " Brave Aucklandcra, you beoples good Wherovers you mo bo, Keep blazing mid dot single gun, Una. freemen, you shall see, No foemen shall your shores invade, Buts hang ileiueelves like me." So cheer, brave heart! no despot ShiH fright ye :uy more. No Russian frigate bear in sißht Of Auckland's sunny shoro. Wo'vn eot ono gun ; what coward heart Could ever wish for more ? Otauuhu, March U, 1885. W> R" WILLS>

TO-DAY'S GALE.

Damage Afloat ana ..,. i The stiff northerly breeze which : i during yesterday increased to ' ***■ 1 golo during the night, and conti" considerable force all day, j and suburbs slight damagoswel "* such as the blowing down of fokcT^ uprooting of trees and loss of f ru / North Shore, the verandah of V two-etory houac, oppoafc th o I **'< ■' England, was carried away and ~ "?*«[ the roof of the building, M^ Sims and Brown's timber yard d ** r i? rg? , chimney ws bioJ'o^ ■■; In the harbour a number ot^'.'K' were sunk, and other* Were aJ^1 dill i The effect of the gale we \d^*'' along the Ponsonby foreshore l^** than ten pleasure boats wereS?.I*!* ; by the boisterous wind and^iS' ; Joneas yacht Masher sot MtJt ; Stodart's Rock, at Ponsonby SO,}***' bowsprit carried away. Bba : 1 quently hauled up high and A?'*?*1 Tho new yacht Alpha* oXdfcS \\ airman, was blown lrom her m *.■-4 thrown high up on the rooksauWSN The Blue Ribbon and Glance!. tho others which were &££%** moorings. About 8 o'clock tho-ffi* I pany's coalCanterohulkdraseedh. I to the westward of QueenSS? 1 and an hour later ehe brought « WH R below the cliff near St. Mary's I^ § The tide boing then low, kent I reaching the rocks, and nrnUi N ■ her from going to pKPW;-ft* I Wynyard Pier, the steS '%¥ I which was recently purchased b T 3 Pratt for trawling purpoße anchor, got foul of the cutterKf* forced her almost to tho stone JS^ then went broadside on herselL SkI ** tamed considerable damage and (Si* water. Tho yacht WtallMJ* anchor, but brought up aD ro nJ°7,W distance from the wharf. The bit Darcy Pratt, outward bound WHSr* far as Rangitoto Reef yesterday d'1 * till she was almost on to tbeopp&tS and it was reported that a Sffi was aground between there asdT, tT Judgos Bay appears to have felt'tkft force of tho winds. Among the^tS Mr Seymour George is reporteaVT' suirored, a large chimney h ST j D ™f< blown through the roof of hie Mt<?' gates wero blown clean off theirilSiS tho spouting torn off tho upper venK B Mr A. D. Bennett's resScSu I crop of maizo was also laid quite flat/?* II fine old willows growing round Ladr M» H tin's old residence haveteen bafflriaiw H in sumo cases the paths are blockS. I large branches torn off like ejrtoti. « II owners of yachts and vessels mnrtkwy It a very anxious time in this bay. MM»l* if field's Arawa drew her moorinirt-w H drifted past the Muritai somb'fiS M morning, but was brought up bntufi, ■ anchor.The Wenona,another deepiiS M drifted a deal, but finally held. -aS boat belonging to Mr A. D. BetttMtt-S from its moorings this moroiiiJiS smashed up like an eggshell ig, the cliffs, while a trading S the Rose Ann, belonging to tin «, gentleman, was only saved f^rM,' destruction by letting out a secmd S» and is now riding dangerously dolaS cliffs. Several small yachta and v foundered, but in cases, whore mb* many valuable small boats were Si tho sheds, and saved wear and feu,-,.'., Tho Daroy Pratt. Tho gale was at its height from 10 i> till noon. Rumours were then drcbUißJ 88 that the brigantine Darcy Pratt Wl« X wrecked on the Narrow Neck laitoMii, wK Channel, but this provedbodrrectf^Jl vessel had dragged considenblr, H H brought up between the two buoynS H two anchors down. A tremendous je»n M running, and the only prospect olteafc H lay in tho probability that her cablj uj 9B anchors would hold fast. The Dsrcy fits H is owned by Messrs Coupland«ndC«WßH and is bound for Kaipara in ballast. M Other Shipping Caroaltlw, gt About this time the wharves wra piijW H by somo hundreds of persons,, wlmltli X they could barely maintain^ » jftfy B| oagsrly watched the movements ol filial El vessels in danger of going ashore. Aculta ■%?;. belonging to Mr Henderson • eilla ik |*' Harvost Home or the Dusly Miller-tW||:i: up hor anchor from the, wcatyatd ftfpoiKn- ft^.' street wharf, and driitod "iM^||isJfc.Hffl dock gates, whero she v WffisH& Tho old Customs launch, iroiniljint f||§ close by there, also appearedWoiM K^i way. At Queen-street wharf (k |p [$«r held well by their mooni^ mail J&m having hawaors run out to tk( ta Hi next to windward, in order to rel.fi h| tho forco with which thof temps! X against tho wharf. Scarcely'« W Hi; man's boat remained afloat, and mHp half-dozen or more could bo.seal rab H water between the Railway and §s> H« street Wharves. Several stn'olT tSitiß H scuttled and filled with water to jrt H their going ashore, while others mwdd H in holding on to their anchora, ■-/} m Cutter Evening Star Artne. H The cutter Evening Star, ia -'ajaW Wk ashore on the beach beyond'the W> HI Kangitoto Channel. Shois saldWlnroß and dry, but to have sustained apptml HK plight damage. Sho is owned by'W* H| B. Keane and. Honderson and Spraggto. Kj| Aocldont to tho Sovereign of tiit|« |Xi The cutter Sovereign of tlw,Sa^.*W Jm was lying off Freeman's Bay witiiMmte load of firewood, has' evideottybeuHs collision with some other Tes»l,W^Hfe board bow being severely damaged. J^f Ml owned by Messrs Henderson ani 9ifl& Hi Tke oxtent of the damage cannot j*» HJ ascertained. H Damage to Honses, etc. ;.. Bfe The gale was felt severely: in ntojjrt H|, of tho city and suburbs, ana a cbiiW'l mt amount of damage has.beendone^bWHJ fences, and tho like. A cottage tfrw* H the property of Mr Jm^wWH blown down. Many fences■SmWtJiJH? down in this vicinity. On ™?i^Hj: Road and Kyber Pass a number'OW* Bt< were uprooted, obstructing - the'.|j* J|; Perhaps, however, the suffered most severely ffas-'-jj^Hl where the full fury_ of **eJS@jBJ felt. Several windows in thene#KWf?;Bra Hall, Karangahape Road, WffiSH| A block of shops, beingereot»d : tp™J»HJi of Mr Wood, in the same street, '•SSi™ considerable straining, and :** ;W?jHJ had such a list from the perpendicaloiphj stays had to be used to P reT*VSKß|^ ing from collapsing. TheverandaaiW^HJ to Mr .Soir's bootshop was blown ««H| down. In Pitt-street, a ratter H m Serious Aooldent;, ■; iHJ occurred. Miss Pearson, wio'-'qwggM her mother in KarangahapeKowiM^Hj ceeding to town this morning.: "^I,I.HJ was passing Mrs Walters's miUwaJST H| lishmont, in Pitt-stroet, the v°«"S Hj lifted bodily and came down mm »«?£ X smashing one of tho windows of tnS m, H its descent. Miss Pearson was mm HJ a portion of tho falling timber,andt«rogMJ a compound fracture of tholeg )""<2jHJ| the ankle. Tho unfortunate Jfl^ySH was carried to Dr. Purchaß«.-^SH| whero tho doctor set the leg, and _'«■ Jg subsequently taken home. ? B8 In Ouflon-streot, Lffi owin K to its sheltered position thJMggHjg done was slight. Several D?7"'^HJi occurred in tho early part ™-™iSSJM through tho falling of Blat6s from l»^| HHJ These fell so thickly Hotel that Mr Caffery iomd.Atmm || close up the passage leading W?||*H| hotel yard and connecting Wiß Hp streets. At about 10 o'clock, M W X son, a carpenter, residing at J*w?,«js Hi was drivinc down Upper y° [.[■wßj with tho rain beating in nw MtyAgjH HI llounaercd into a hole in *!* <*£§*'■ roadway. The horse fell, and Wilkinson was thrown ■OU«i,,»rajUHR hand severely. It subsequent^ f BK that the hole had been made for««' \# M works unknown while searcWPg.'^H]^ in one of tho service pipes. At ;lf |*HJ| the accident the workmen wer? f ?nffi?W ting scoria for the purpose oi H| the hole. ,«'&s ■■Hi Two Houses Blown Down •» **) ; H Hills. jip| Two houses were Surrey Hills; also o «♦"?•„; >#*■■£ of erection by Mr Ha»tmg. : -ssHj| behind Russell's grocery ■! road. One of the housesu » building in course of erectioni^j^ H street, and the ether a three-rM«J HI opposite King-streeet, in cpnrW'I,^.^ W& These wero unoccupied, ana « ,:.;:■. Hj-j! injured. mify Other CftsualfM- ><,»j $m A cottage in Parnell, o<S| Hanson, of the RaUway **&&& ■? partially unroofed and M^LtiMm blown in. A stable belonging ff^tf || ? Murdoch, at Epsom, was W?t ' M ,:J»HJ ; coachman sustaining a ThijJClli chimney of Mr Buchanan's h«"J W Rise, was blown down, . ■„>- U - accident happened to a chimney " ffl^. ham-btroot, §3f

THE AUCKLAND EVEJVJLJNU STAK SATURDAY MARCH 14, 1885

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THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A COMPOUND EXTRACT Of EUONOMYN AND PODOPHYLLIN WITH TARAXACUM —II INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC fOR BILIOUS NESS, TOHPID IIVCn, DYSPEPSIA, FLATULENCE, AND LOSS OF APPETITE. 2S. 60. PER BOTTLE, INSURANCE COMPANIES' ASSO TION. Tho Insurance Companies' Offices will bo closed on TUESDAY, 17th inst, St. Patrick's Day. H. WORSP, Secretary. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI DENT SOCIETY, EXTRACT FROM THE ACTUARY'S LAST QUINQUENNIAL REPORT. POLICIES SUSTAINED OUT OF SURRENDER VALUES. Ten years have now elapsed since tho liboral regulation of sustaining Policies, which had boen suffered to become overdue out of the sucrendor value, was introduced into the practico of the Society. The value of this regulation will bo best appreciated by tho statement of tho extent to which it has been availed of during tho 10 years. Tho following summary will show the operations of this poriod :— Total Policies overdue and sustained out of tho surrender value .. • •,„•• 22. 950 No. reinstated W.SSI No.forfeitod !.!'*> No. aurrenderoi 32 No. dead .. I^B Kcmatured 10 ■■—— ly,oJ- No. overduo and kept In loroo at 31st Deo., 1883 3.11S Difficult as U'ls to estimate the boneflt of this regulation to the families of the 108 policy holders whose claims have boen paid, it is still more difficult to say what advantage has accrued to the Socleiyby the retention of the 18,587 pollclos reinstated, tho forfeituro of which would probably havo mado of thoir holders avowod enemies, airing what thoy con sidered substantial grievances, and spreading' discontent wherever their complaints wero hoard. Owing to thopri vilego which has been o.\ tonded to them, the Society has pocurcd their goodwill, and has doubtless experienced the boneflcial Influence of their advocacy. Among tho improvements which in lato years havo been introduced into the practice of Llfo Afsuranco, this one must be considered to occupy a pre eminent position. It may not bo out of placo to aid that no difficulty or inconvenience is ex perionced In the practical application of this regulation. Tho method adoptod enables mem bers whoso premiums become ovorduo to payup ono or more of tho overduo instalments at any time, and thus gradually to got rid of their In debtedness." - Forms of proposal may bo had upon wntton or personal application to the District Ofllco. Qucon-stroot, or from any of tho Society's Can- Va6S6rS> D. J. MCLKOD. Chief District Agent. T3OYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Notice is hereby given that tho AGENCY hitherto held by Mi Gkorgk William Jones, jointly with Mr Lusher, has boen terminated by tho Company, and MR RANDALL ALEXANDER LUSHER Has been appointed OOLK AdBNT KOH THE AUCKLAND DISTRICT. Dated this 13th day of March, 1883. The ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY (By its Attorney, Civs. Salteb, Superinton dent for Australia and New Zealand). riOKE, COKE. COKE. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) Invite Orders for GAS COKE. Delivered within 1 mile of the Worka, for Cash; longer distances at proportionate rates :— Sample Sacks of three bushels .. Is Gd FlveSooks .. 6s 3d Eleven Sacks, or half ton .. .. lls Gd Twenty-two Sacks, or one ton ' _ 2.'a The Company a COKE is made from the best Groymouth Coals; is superior to that mado from Newcastle coals, being free from stone and clinker in a remarkable degree, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, IjIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKE. GOOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. OFFICE I FORT-STREET. GOKB. COKE. ■' COKE. VERY LADY HER OWN DRESS MAKER. MESDAMES POWNE & BACON, FANCY WORK REPOSITORY, 255, QUEEN STREBff, AUCKLAND, AGENTS FOR BUTTERICK'S CELEBRATED LONDON AND NEW YORK CUT PAPER PATTERNS. All the Newest Stylos by every mall. Fashion Books from a peDny. Lessons given in Cryßtoloum, Lusterine and Poonah Painting, Wax Flowors and Fruit. Parian Marble, Maorame, Point, and Honiton Laco, Leatherwork, &o. All materials for the above. Q T ICE. E MoKkown begs to inform his numerous Customers and Patrons that he has disposed of his Bokew, Grocery, and Restaurant Business to Mr J. Staoky. In thanking them for the liberal support he haß received, hesoUoitsa con tinuanoeofthe same to his successor. \ E. McKKOWN. j Btacbtt begs to inform the Publio mnerallT and the Customers of his predecessor, S£?he wfiwrry on the Bwinoss, and will en deavouYb? attention and perseveranco-sup- Slyw only the bent artioles-to .merit a con tinuance of support so liberally given to Mr E. MoKeown. JOSEPH STACEY, Imperial Bakery. Queen-street Wharf. ij L L I N d O F Ft! FOR CASH ONLY G REA T BEUrCTJON^LADIES- SUM- W. PETTY, LADIK31 TAILOR, 294—UrPBH QtJEEN-STRKET.— 294 TH DUNNE, House, Sign, and Deoorft- Jji • live Painter and Paperiianger. Superior SSrk-done and prices moderate. Haa on SawhlXad? oils, colours, and oheap pBP«r. l



STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Dividend Warrants for tho half-year onding 31st Dooombor last nro now ready for Delivery at this Ofllco. ALEX. SKINNKR. Qnoon-stroot. Branch Managor. WILLIAM McKINSTBY (DECEASED). All claims against tho ostato of tho iibovo do ccaacil must ho sout to moon orhoforo tholat day of April, 18S5. WILLIAM MqKINSTRV, Brown-street, Auckland. E~F RES II WENT ROOM S, HAMILTON WEST. VISITORS by tho EXCURSION TRAIN can Obtain REFRKSHM KNTH of b:st quality, viz.: —Tea, Colt'oc, Meat Pica, Sandwiches, otc. T. TR X WHK ELLA R, Oppoeito Gwyuno'a Hotel. UREAT CLEAKINU SALE !!! PREVIOUS TO REMOVING TO NEW PREMISES. MILNE & CIIOYCE Rospcotfnlly bog to announoo that in ordor to entor upon their Now Promises (now op proaohing completion) with an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, They have decided to offor THE WHOLE OF THEIR PRESENT WELL-KNOWN VALUABLE STOCK AT SUCH A REDUCTION IN PRICE AS WILL ENSURE A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. EVERY ARTICLE IS TO BE SOLD Tho Goods nro being so rapidly Oleurod Out that our FriontVs and tho Public aro requested to CALL AT ONCE, TO ENSURE GETTING SOME OF TUB BARGAINS. PREMISES CLOSE ON SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 9 p.m. MILNE & CIIOY €£, WELLES LEY-STREET. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 153 AND 100, QUEEN-STREET, DISH-AY TIIB LARGEST AND BEST•ASSORTED STOCK OF MEN'S, YOUTHS', and BOYS' CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING IN THE CITY. THE CELEBRATED 111 O SGI EL TWEEDS, MOSGIEL TWEEDS, Which they wore tho first to introduce In Made up Clothing, has becorao FAMOUB AB BEING TIIF, MOST DURABLE AND WEAR-RESISTING OF ALL WOOLLEN FABRICS. THE DEMAND FOR THESE GOODS Continues to show a Largo Yearly Increase PROVING THAT IMPORTED CLOTHING IS ALMOST ENTIRELY SUPERSEDED B? TUB SUPERIOR COLONIAL PRODUCTION. TO FARMERS AND SETTLERS—For Pure Tea and Select Groceries less than English prices, go to A. B. Thompson, foot of Grey-street. Auckland.—N.B.—Cash Buyer of Prime Butter and Eggs. AORI AND ISLAND CURIOSITIES purchased at Craig's Curiosity Shop, Ktrinces-street. MINERS at Waimangaroa, Buller County. aro Locked Out; Masters rofuso Arbitration. Miners aro requested to keep away.-Joseph Blenkenßhip, Miners' Secretary. LIBERAL WORKS.-I have just received from New Yoru, per s.s. Aus tralia, a selection of tne best editions ol American Liberal Works, comprising thoso of Paine, Bennett, Ingersoll, Denton, Cardec, Wixon, Blavatskyand others, which I invite readers to call and boo.—A. Campboll, Book seller, Queen-street. "i^APTAIN BUR-TON'S BOOK, "The \_J Arabian Nights." in 10 volumes.—The undersigned is Solo Agent for Now Zealand, and full information at 290, Queen-street.—T. B. HannAfohd. t> ATBI RATS! RATS I—Use XV SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTK, Bats eat It greedily, and die; no smoll. Price, One Shilling a Bottle, B". C. BHARLAND, opposite Post-offloa. O RMS. All children Buffer from them. If suspected, ask for the Certain Cure. BHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS. Is paoke* Apotheoarlos' Hal opposite Post-offloe. mOOTHACHE CURE. — Instantaneous JL Rfllief-ODONTALGIC.-l8 par botUe.- B". O. BHARLAND. opposite Post-offloe. R ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL PILLS.-De most popular mediolne of the day. Price. 2s fA a box.—Colo nial Agent B\ C, Shab-And, opposite the Post pffloo ___*_____________— RELIEF from Cough in Ton Minutes.— SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL' Price, is 6d and la ft-.— V. O. Bhairland, opposite th Poa^offloe. _ . EOBE~LiNH ion inß HAIR —This ele gant preparation completely- eollpoaa every article of a alinltar kind now before the public. Price, la 6* a bottle.—Bmnr.*rq>, Apothecaries "Hall. i*/* AAA TO LENDi v sumaof from abOVVV «50 upwards.-ApplyWm. 8. Coohxane, Coohrane'B Atiotlon Mart, 185, Queen street. ' TO BOARDING HOUSE-KEEPERS AND LARGE . CONSUMERS - Our Blended Tea at Is 8d por lb has no equal for Pure Natural Strength of Flavour: samples on application.-A. B. Thompson, Toa Blender, foot of Grey-street. ; • MARSHALL'S Special Tincturo of Podo phyllum is the Homoeopathio Remedy for all Liver and Stomach Disordors and Ribirgs and Indigostion. Price, Is per bottle.-C. W. Goodson, London Arcade, Solo Agent for Auok land. "DKIVATE Board and Residence required V for Lady and Gentleman, where no others iro kopt; suburbs prof erred; references given and required.-Apply A.S.K., Stab Office. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS-Look for "W.A.S. In a diamond on the wrapper. Wolfe's Aromatic Schnapps." PIANOFORTE.— Mr W. Forbes Fobbbs receives beginners at his residence, Upper Vincent-street; terms, 15s per quarter. INVALIDS who require stimulants can safely 1 rely upon Wolfe/s Schnapps. Be certain they get Wolfe's. ASK for Wolfe's Schnapps and be sure you purchase the genuine artiole. Beware of imitations. £ft A TO £13,000 LENT on Building ■Jfcj I \j gooiety prinolples,or on other terms tosuit bo* rowers. Allotments bought and Housos h"l> on Weekly •Payment "System. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on other page. Six per cent. Sowed on money deposited for inveshnont. ---3 m-LAMSON, Land, Estate, and Fhianolal Agent and Valuer. High-street. Auckland. MONEY TO LEND on good Security, from £60 and upwards, at seven per cent-ApplytoJ.A. Beale, Solicitor, Mercan tile Chambers. mo LADIES STARTING UUUaJS street,



CITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAY AND SUBURBAN LAND COMPANY (Limited). NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. Pasaenpiers aro warned to kcop tho Clioquo Tickets issued by tho Conductors whilst in tho Car, and show the eamo to Inspector when de manded. Any porson not having ft Chcquo Ticket will havo to pay tho usual fnvo. A UCKLAND SOCIETY OF -ARTS" Tho Fifth Annual Exhibition of tho' Soeipty will open on or about 10th April. Intending ex hibitors and competitor!) for prizes ofTorwl by tho Society, and competitors for tho two Silver Modnls nflerod by Ilerr Carl Selimitt for Mticical Composition, can obtain nil information from JOHN L. HOLLAND, Secretary, Grafton Road. UCKLAND POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY, & RABBIT ASSOCIATION. Tho nocond Exhibition of thn n*>nvo Associa tion will bo held on THURSDAY. FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, 2Srd. 21th. and 25th July next. Entricß close SATURDAY. July 4th. For I'rizp List apply to tho Secretary. OSWALD S. STEVKN. l)nrham-3troct East. T3E ESTATE OF ARTHUR JULIAN XV) GATII (DECEASED). All Claims neainat tho ahovo Kstato must bo forwarded to the Olllco of tho tindorsigncd, Im perial Chambers, Vulcan Lane, on or beforo FRIDAY next, the 20th instant. JOSEPH BLADES, Solicitor for the Executor. Auckland. Maroh 11,1535. AT THE CHEAP CLEARING SALE ov BOOTS AND SHOES NEWTON 800T 1 WAREHOUSE Men's Elastic Sidea at 7s C(l\ Men's Shoes at.ls (id I Ladies' Fancy Shoes from la ICHEAPH6T Ladies' Satin Shoes v . N - D Rest Fanoy Shoes, cheap / '' Button Boots from on Od I BES T. Kid Elastic Side Boots, 1 ;« Ihl / In ordor to rcallao on our larp;o stock previous to contemplutod removal into new premises, wo wiH t-«.l all kinds of Hoots and Shoes at any price to olear. Call on Saturday at tho NEWTON BOOT WAREHOUSE, KAn.vNOAiiAi'E Road. __ T. PROS SE R. 4ROA X E U' A U D> As it was stated at yesterday's Jud«o's Cham bers that E. L. Clark-capital was ascertained. 1 offer tho abovo rovrard for tho Rontlemans name who aacortninod llio same, and tho date thereof, as I never authorised anybody to do so, and think thore ia someone interested in tho wron« way about my a (fairs. On satisfactory information beinK supplied, cash will bo paid at Auckland BoardliiK-houso, Albert-street. March 14,1585. K. L. CLARK. /CHALLENGE.—In conecquonco of tlio Vv* boom of tho Dream carrying away in the rnco on tho 3rd instant, thcroby losino; tho raoe, I now challenfjo tho ownur of tho Maacotto to sail a match or series of inatohes for £20 or up wards.-A. 11. JONKS, Owner of Dream. P.S.- Any reasonable conditions adhered to.



A Court to hear appeals against city assessments sits on Monday at 10 a.m. at the Police Court, High street. "The Theology of Nature" is the sub ject upon which l)r. York spoaks to-morrow evoning at the Opera House. Tho dootor has made Nature a lite study, and intends to em body soinoot his most important discoveries in science and philosophy in this lecture. The pub lic are reminded that the lecture commences half an hour earlier than heretofore, doors be ing open at 7, to commence at 7,30 sharp. Som£thinq Quite New in Carpets.— The " Byzantine " Carpet just importod by Gar lick and Cranwcll is a novelty, having a sold thread worked into it. Pretty and effective. Rugs, furniture, coverings, table-covers, anti maccassars to match. Brusßols carpets from 3s 9d ; tapestry, from Is lid. Carpets made to fit uur sized room.—Gaxlickand CranwelL A Rattlesnake's BrrE.-Tho quick venom of the rattlesnake has not killed so many peoplo as the more insidious but deadly poison found X a ?. lr ?i f9 ul rooms. The aeration of the blood by the lungs becomes impossible some times, and the failing health, growirg weak ness, and loss of appetite are harbingers of ap proaohing death. For such cbbos Hop Bitters are the potent and all-powerful remedy to d ;ivu ill .levers out of the system, purifying the blood, i ana Riving a now and happy lcaso of life. IN Ot'lGUa Sewincr ManViines.—D, S, Chambers, 20 Queen-street,—[Auvr. j