SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland — This evening, 2.30; to-morrow Borning, 3.20. Manukau Hbads — This oveninff, 5.19; to morrow morning, C. Kaipara Hkads—This ovening, 6.18; to-mor row morning, 7. r

BUNSET.-This ovoning, 6.20. ,»■> SUNRISE.—To-morrow morning, G. MOON'S AGK.—Now Moou, 17lli, 5,10 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Clansman, s.s., Farquhar, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVKNINO. Manapouri. s.s., Logan, for Sydnoy Ohau, s.s., Bernech. for Groymouth WaiUld, 8.8., Crawford, for Wliangarol MacgreKor, 8.8., Johnson, for Whangaroi Jessie Niccol, sohooncr, for Sunday Island

TO-DAY.

Clansman, e.s., Farquhnr, for Whangaroi

EXPORTS.

Pec Mauapouri, for Sydnoy: 25(1 saoks mairo, i KCCT.b u tter. 10 cases and 30 kegs boot, ICO doors, 22a cO Us ropo, 32 cases meats.

Inwards Coastwise.—Fannlo. from Whangn poua. with timber; Una. from Rlkowliafcnrlri, w tti 22,000 ft. timber; Watfcmata, from Otnki, with 30.000 ft. timber; Mochnu, from Omnfaa, with 18,000 ft. timber. The s.s. Coromnndol Is laid up lodav and to morrow, for Inspection. She sails on Friday at « p.m. Tho Bhip Walmate. which loft Tendon for this port on November 29 consigned to tho Now *'ealand Shipping Company, anil is now fully wo. will probably bo tho next vessol on tho north for London to follow tho Glonlora. Tho sohooner Gisborno was floated out of flack at high water this afternoon, and tho Bteamers Rotomnhana and Coromandel wore taken la for cleaning and painting. Tho Bohoooer Minnie Hare is up on Messrs Hondoraon and Spraggon'a slin for a general ©verhaul, including caulking and oopporing. Tho schooner Toroa aroos from horo to Sunday inland. Sho oloared at tho Customs to-day. Tho britrantino Nightingale onterod outwards at tJio Customs to-day for Sydnoy, via Moroury Bay. Tho 8.8. Doric loft Lyttnlton yottorday for tho Spit. From there Bho will roUirn to Wellington, nnd leavo that port for London diroct on tho 22nd instabt. Tho 8.8. Rowona, which has been liaulod up Bt Mechanics" Bay for several weoka past un dergoing a thcrrouirh overhaul, will do launchod about a fortnight honco. A new crank-shaft for the s.s. lona, which is to roplhoo tho ono broken at Now Caledonia, is now almost completed, and the steamer will bo roady for running again within a fow woeks. Tho s.B. Clansman arrived from Tauranga at 5.30a.m.t0-day, with tho following passengers:— Messrs Buchanan. Byrne, Johnson, Bailop. Siggs, Dale, Daly, Howard, Kimherly, Mr and Mra Munro. Mrs WrifTlif.. Mrs Meiraes, Miss Lynch, and 5 steerage Tho Clansman loft for Whangaroi at 10 a.m. Tho Union Company's now Btoamor Tanpo arrived at Duncdln from Glasgow yesterday, Gj days out She i3 a vessel in many respects similar to tho Ohan, and Is to ba employed principally in the cargo-carrylntr traflc. Sho i» n vessel of 7GC tons register, with engines of 500 h.p.

Tho a.a. Manapouri left for Sydnoy at a 30 p.m. Sssterday, with tho following pas3ongers :— foadames Moorhouso, Gcddes, Cohen and child,. Nathan. Wheman. Wallace. Stevons, Andorson, Pcrkn, Pickering. Byron. Irvine, TVenwith and family (2', Whitson. Clark, Murray, Murphy and family (2). Mfssoa Hop kins, Nathan. Pym, Look (2) ThnmßS. Rnbert son, Wilkio, Ritchie, Roy. Mr Murray. Sir L. .Leek, Rev. Mr Rioe, R<w. Mr Sntton. Messrs Bjron (2;, Wilkinson. Keesing. Hood. Pratt, Graham, T. Birch Amos, Laenor (2), Nathan, Ritchie, Perks, Clark. Cornish. Moorhouso, Bar low, Itoni intrtnn. Evans, Canghoy, Cohen, OlaTOon, Murphy. Piper, Trenwlth, Gcddes. Italford, Iromo, Mitaon, Clark, Murphy, Capt. Manncring, and 29 in the atoorage.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Pahi, this day.—The Marmion arrived at tho Heads on Monday, and has gono to To Kopuru. The Matlhieu. barquo, i;i loading at Point Curtis.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Greymouth, Tuesday.—Arrivod: Herald, s.s., from Auckland, at 4.40 p.m.

WIIANGAREf. this day: Arrived: Waitaki, from Auckland, 5.20 a.m.; Macgregor, from Auckland. 7 a. m.

Lyttelton, Tuesday.—Sailed: Doric, for tho Spit, at 11.15 p.m.

Port Chalmers, this day.—Arrived : Excol «ior, 35 days from Mauritius, with 250 tons of sugar.

Melbourne, March 10—Sailed, this after noon: Rotomahana, for the Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Ofilco, this day. Several properties were disposed of by auotion at Mr Greenwood's mart today, Groy- Btreot property realised £26 per foot, and the purchaser was Mr J. M. Lennox. Property in Swan3on-street was sold at £27 per foot, Mr H. Guigley being tho purchaser. Tho Queen-street proporty was ottered for sale, but did not roach thn ra»nrve, and wbb wltlidrawn for disposal privately.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Olosic as under— This Day. For Thames, per Enterprise at 5.30 p.m. Thuhsday, 12th inst. For Mangawai and Kalwaka, per Ruby, at 0 t,XD. For Waitara, cto., per Hannah Mokau, at 7.40 a.m. For Walwera, To Kapn, Warkworth, eto., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne and Napior, [ver Tarawara, at 11 am. For Taranaki. Southern Ports land Australian Colonies, per Penguin, at 1 p.m. For money orders, Registered letters, and newspapers, at noon. Late letter's till 1.20 p.m. For London, via Rio do Janeiro and Plymouth •per contract steamer Rimutaka, leaving Lyttelton 15th mat.), por Penguin at 1 p.m. Mail will be due at Plymouth on Saturday, 23th April. For Tauranga, and Opotlkl, por Clansman, at 5 p.m. For WblHangi, Uppor Mill, and Tairua, per Glcnelg, at 5 p.m. Friday, 13th inst. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 10 a.m. For Cowes and Coromandol, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. Satcbday, Uth inst. For Giftborno and Napier, per Thomas Russell, at 10 a.m. f ,'••:.! 8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chlnf Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

iIAKCH 11, 1835. Opora Houßo-Pollard's Lilliputian Opora Bouiro Company, 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—Romonyi's Concert, 8 p.m. WoUealcy-streot Baptist Churoh—Mr Thos. Spurgcon, on " My Visit to England," 7.30 p.m. Now Kden Hall, Summor-atroot-Mr Goorgo Aldrldgo'sLecture/'ThoUichManandLazarus,' 7.30 p.m. Otahuhu Public Hall - Meeting of Sharo holdors, 8 p.m. Monthly Meeting of John B. Gough Orange Lodgo, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

HAMBLIN.—On March 9, tho wifo of W. 11. Ilamblin, of Alma Plaoo, Ponuonby, of a son. WARRKN.-On tho 10th March, at her rosi denco. ICaraißaliapo Road, Mrs Joseph War ion of a daughter.

Deaths.

BREA.HLKY.-On tho ltth March, at tho corner of Victoria and Chapol stroots, Michael Arthur, bou of Mlohaol and Amilo Bi'oarley ; nged 7 months. CRAW.—On Mnroh 10, aftor a long and painful illnoM), IMnrgnrct, relict of tho lato Robort Craw, usplialler; ngod fi:i years. The funoral will louvo her lafo residence Hobson-strcot, on Thursday, at half-past throo o'clock. Friends plonso acoopt Oils invitation. HOLLAND.—At Sunny Brao, Lake Takaiiunn. March 10. Bernard Holland, tho beloved huslmml oC Cathurlno Holland, In tUo Both year of his ago; deoply regrolted by a largo family antt Humorous friends; his end was DC ft 00 Tho'fnnornl wUI leavo his Into rosidonco for Dovonport on Friday noxt. at 2 p.m. Fiionda kindly accept this invitation. JARVIK.—On March 10, at Wynyard-Btroot, Dovflnport. I'croy, infant boiv of Robert and Addio Jarvio; aged 10 inontha. JACKSON.—At his resldonoo, Dunnington, Salford Priors, South Warwickshire, England, Thomas Jackson, father of T. S. Jackson, Kingsland, Now North Road, Auckland; ngod 75 years. " Only gono boforo."

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

For the causa that lacks asslatanoa. For ths wrong Umt noods resistance. For the future In the distance, And tho good that wo can do.

WEDNESDAY. MARCH 11. 1885.

We promised to return to the sub ject of Mr Ballancc's policy as announced in his addresses to the Wniknto tribes, and consider what would be the effect upon tke natives themselves. The fundamental Motion upon which it is based appears to be entirely identical with the idea which inspired the Maoris in the time of Potatau I. and William Thompson, the kingmaker, viz., that further alienation of land from ons race to the other should be prevented, l'otatau and his advisers proposed to achieve, by the establishment of a universal land league supported by armed demonstra tions, what Mr Ballance would effect by the simpler method of an Act of Parliament. The Europeans in the colony are expected, and in truth do not seem unwilling* to assist now in the elaboration of a policy which a few years ago they strenuously resisted by force of arms —at a great expenditure of life and money. For that prohibition of alienation, except in a twentj'-one years' lease, is tantamount to absolute exclusion oF transactions, will be at once admitted by any person who is acquainted with the character of the land in the interior.

Assuming, however, that the scheme could succeed, we will inquire as to its effect upon the landowners. Mr Ballance coupled the disclosure of his plans with an announcement that, as far as the ownership of lund was con cerned, the chief ranked no higher than the people of the tribe. This being so, all would participate equally in the profits derived from the land. Now the whole of five millions of acres is to to be divisible equallyamongst the Maori population by means of State agency. We should thus have the entire people of a large district of country enjoying the position of annuitants, living with out the necessity of labour, and with out anxiety for the future, as far as the ordinary wants of humanity are con cerned. It is impossible to conceive any condition of society which would more certainly produce rapid degrada tion of moral character and utter debasement of social habits. The necessity of working with either head or hand is one of the first requisites of civilisation, and Mr Ballance docs not say that, the need of using their hands being removed, he has a confident ex pectation that the entire Maori popula tion, being a leisure class, will betake themselves to the pursuit of literature. The spasmodic efforts which have from time to time been made by the Maoris in agriculture, in racntal cultivation, in religion, in commerce, or in navigating vessels, have all died out. A few years' devotion to some new enterprise has always been suc ceeded by its entire abandonment and a long-continued lassitude. Nearly the whole of the people have been born under English rule, and have been brought up amongst Europeans, or at any rate within view of their civilisa tion and arts; yet it is a fact that the plough is rarely used, and horses are devoted only to riding purposes; houses are still built of raupo, fences are made after the manner of their fore fathers (by binding), and the average acreage of cultivation would not exceed one acre per head. The quarterly dis tribution of rents would greatly aggra vate all existing evils, and would .re move the only incentive to the little labour which is still undertaken under pressure of want. There would be re produced the state of things very tersely described in 1857 by the Rev. C. H. Schnackenberg :—" Uncleanness— inwardly and outwardly—in diet, dress, and habitation, in body and mind, in all their thoughts, words, and actions." The only difference would be that the description, instead of local, would have general application.

The scenes presented at Rotorua in the early days of the township, when rents ,weie paid and distributed, may be referred to as exemplifying the results of periodical distributions of money amongst these people. It is to be hoped, in the cause of humanity, that the area of degradation will not be ex tended from Alexandra to Wanganui, from the sea to Taupo Lake.

We believe that it is now admitted by those more competent to form an opinion that the sooner the Maoris part with all their surplus land the better it will be for them. So long as they have before them the knowledge that they can get money when they want it by selling or letting their land, so long will the stimulus to active and steady industry be absent. One block being converted into money, the disso lute and lazy months and years drag on till necessity calls for the consump tion of another block, and so the pro cess continues, until a long list of de ceased persons, to whom successors are to be appointed by the Land Court, an nounces that idleness and dissipation have done their work on a number before they have succeeded in con suming their estates, and that the work of completion must be left to their heirs., executors, and administrators.

There are tribes who have parted with all their land except such reserves as are necessary for their cultivation, and the social condition of these tribes contrasts very favourably wjjjh the coa

dition of those who still retain large ; tracts. They resume much of the energy of their ancestors, and a very strenuous energy this must have been, as the enormous works on Mount Eden and all the volcanic hills sur rounding Auckland still testify. They cultivate largely—in their own old fashion, it is true, but still sufficiently for their wants. They are well-clothed, sober, and cleanly. And when they want European luxuries, such as tea and sugar, or money to pay for the schooling of their cFlildrcn (for they send them to school), they go to the hills and dig a few loads of kauri-gum or work for wages in the forests. The causes ot this superior condition are simple : the minds of the people are not enervated by the contemplation of supplies from land whenever money is wanted, and their bodies are not di lapidated by the use to which the money is put when obtained.

The Maoris, as a nation, behaved very well to the colonists when the latter were weak and the former strong, and there is certainly a strong feeling existing among the colonists that they should now be well treated and fairly dealt with. It is greatly to be regretted that the system of responsible govern ment entails the certainty of the race being made the subject of periodical experiments by any Native Minister who, being a necessity to the formation of a Cabinet on other ground's, is en trusted with the native portfolio as the only one available, and who, imme diately he has got rid of Parliament, ascends tko Hincnioa and visits the native settlements with his budget of new and infallible remedies.

There is little chance, however, of Parliament sanctioning any such scheme. The Auckland representa tives know, or ought to know, that the Parliamentary establishment of Maori landlordism over one-third of this pro vince will be as injurious to the natives as distasteful to the " mean whites," and that the whole scheme is a poetical dream which can never have actual realisation.

How Mr P>allanco came to engraft Mr Rolleston's most disagreeable fad upon Mr Chesson's ignorant humani tarianism is something that " no fellah" can understand. Perhaps it was a divine emanation, such as will enable the new doctor at Rotorua to produce the book on the special healing quali ties of each of the thermal springs, which Mr Ballance has ordered him immodiatcly to write.

Is The Soudan Rebellion Col lapsing ?

It would almost scorn from today's oAblo news as if it woro, and that internal disson eions will more spoodily do tho work of "smashing up tho Mahdi" than tho ad vance of British battalions. Just at tho moment when tho English Cabinet are wavering in their resolvo to prosocuto tho Soudan war, it is welcomo news to learn that thcro aro sorious divisions it tho Mahru's ranks, that ho and a large portion of his forces havo retreated to tho southward, and that fighting is expoctod to en«uo among the op posing factions in Khartoum. But for tho theory of disaffection and starvation in the rebel ranks, it would be hard to bolievo that the Mahdi had refrained from following up the British retreat; and this explanation also throws light on tho despatch published in our late edition yesterday, which stated that the Muhdi had resolved not to attack the British, but would allow the climato to destroy them. Tho plain fact would soom to bo that the rebels aro disgusted with their barren victory at Khartoum, havo quarrelled ovor tho allotmont of tho scanty "loot," and, as ueual when thiovos fall out, will confer a benefit upon honest peoplo. Tho Mahd^Bjnftuonce u i. l o!ist i jncy & nn | jho i j,,^ v « : rounded by aquadruplo guard, but despite every precautions is said to livo in daily fear of assassination. Tho heavy lossos which hii followers sustained at the hands of the British and of tho Khartoum garrison havo doubtle»s convinced evon tho most fanatical that his miraculous pretensions are all a sham, and it is not unreasonable to suppose that the rebellion may collapse through utter want of faith. In those circumstances, the British Govern merit are justified in reconsidering their position. If thero is no intention of re taining tho country, why should thoy spond lives ;»nd wealth in an avowed war of retalia tion ? If tho Mahdi is rotiring to tho southward, ho is doing just what tho British want him to do, and why should they risk calling him and his hordes back and reawakening their fanatic zeal by attacking Osman Digna and marching on Borbor? It is cabled that tho British Ex pedition now at Suakira is to Bturt its advance on Monday next. In viow of tho altered aspect of affairs, and remembering tho graver danger of n Russian war which is now impending, it will not surpriso us to hear that tho Expedition has beon rocnllod, and tho abandonment of tho Uppor Soudan accomplished.

The Consolidation of Loans.

The consolidated 5 por cont, stock of 1867, which it is proposed to convert, amounts to £4,600,000, duo in about 1001. Tho sink ing fund is 1 por cent., which by tho legis lation of last session is no longer to bo paid out of tho revonuo, but to bo met by deben tures put to tho Sinking Fund Account in stead. The accumulated sinking fund on this loan is about £275,000, and the object of tho now arrangoinont is apparently tegot possession of that money. To do this tho holders of proeont stock, who are liable to bo paid off by the annual drawings at any time at par, are invited to exchange their etock for dobonturos at 5 por cont., having seven years' currency guaran tood, and to bo exchanged at the end of the soven years for throo por cont. (?) stock, running for fifty years certain, and of which they will get £107 for orery £100 debentures now to be issued, The seven yoara' security againßt being paid off, with the speculation upon a probable fall in tha rate of interest for colonial loans seven years hence, has apparently made the con version in England popular. Admitting that the stock be three per cent, which requires confirmation, the net result to tho colony would be an addition to the debt of £326,000, with a saving of interest of about £80,000 a year. Adding the £275,000 absorbed sinking fund, this operation will increase the debt of the colony by£601,000.-Thereisanotherquestionbesido3 that cf finance involved in this transaction, How far is it right for a Government to raise money in this way—to oxhauat, in fact, the last resources of the colony's credit —merely to make good deficiencies in revenue, or to enable thorn to reduce tho Property Tax ? These are tho purposes to which this further new loan—for such it practically will be—were appropriated last Bession. We hold this to be wrong. De ficiencies should be met by reduction of expenditure, and tho Property Tax ought not be reduced without a corresponding reduction in the taxes which fall on the more needy classes.

The popularity of the New Zealand tour is unabated. Twenty-one tourists loft for tko Lakes to day, via Waikato, and ten are already booked through for to-morrow. Amongst the latest visitors attracted by the reputation of the Rotorua Lakes are Mr David Syme, of the Melbpurno " Age," Lieut.-Colonel Smith, who has held port folios in two Viotorian Ministries, and Mr B. D. Reid, another member of the Vic torian Legislature They arrived in com pany by the Manapouri, and started for Ohinemutu to-day. The Hon. Mr Stuart, Premier of New South Wales, who also set out this morning, was provided with a special oarriage oy the manager of the railway. Mr Syme, in leisure snatched from his onerous duties as a proprietor and director of the editorial policy of the Mel bourne "Age," has written two attractive books—one upon economic science, and the other on representative institutions.

The syndicato which recently acquired the Waiwera estate are displaying some enterprise in catering for the pleasure of the visitors to their sanatorium. An order has been given to Mr Bailey to construct a stoani launch about 40/t iv length, Sffcdeop and bft wide. She will be used for picnic parties, and probably for landing passen gers. The engines from the Customs launch will be utilised for the new boat,

An impudont robbery was perpetrated in Frooman's Bay the other day. A well known contractor was working a* some logs, and had taken off his coat for greater convonionce. Whon he camo to roplaoe the garmont, ho found that a valuable raid watch and chain had been rsmovod from one of the pockots. Ho roported the matter to tho police, but tboy have ao far :ailod to traco tho missing property. The watch coat its ownor £27. Tho olcctoral rolla for Parnoll, Ponsonbr', Newmarkot, Upper Symonds-stroet, Arch Hill, and Avondalo havo undergone _ a thorough revision, and arc deposited for in spection at tho post and tolophono offices in tho abovo-inentionod districts. Tho judicial inquiry into tho nccidont to tho s.s Thomas Russell will be hoard boforo tho R.M. on Monday noxt. An outbreak of firo occurred late last night in a sraull shed on Mrs Graham's property at Sholly Beach. Tho shod, which was worth about £10, contained hay to tho sanio value. Both woro unin aurod. Tho Firo Brigade woro on tho scono, but too lato to-render, assistance Constables Collis, Bornard, Kelly and Sorgt. McMahon also showed up promptly aftor tho alarm, wliich waa givon from Frooman's Bay by ■ Messrs Richard and Robert Graham. Nothing is known, re specting tho origin of tho outbreak. Mrs Graham's son waa in tho shod about sovon o'clock, but hod no Hghji with him. An other shod on tho same proporty was burnt down about a yoar ago. Private advices from Sydney stato that Bovoral old Aucldandors loft with the Now South Walos contingent for tho Soudan. Amongst them wis Mr Charles Owon, son of Mr G. \V. Owon of the Auckland Agri cultural and Mercantile Company. Throe largo warehouses aro shortly to bo built, oithor of concroto or brick, in Com morco-atreot for Messrs Brown, Barrett and Co. Each warehouse will includo two gtorios and basement, and thoy will also havo Bhops fronting tho stroot. Tondprs woro called for to-day by Mr 8011, architect, but tho time for roooiving them has boon oxtonded to Saturday noxt. Dr. I'hilson hold an inquost at tho Lunatic Asylum yesterday on tho body of an inmato named Robort Calcon, who died in an epileptic lit. A vordict of doath from natural causos was roturnod. At tho Public Hall, Avondalo, yostorday, Mr Soaman, as Returning Ollicor, received for nomination as candidates for tho Mount Uoßkili District Licensing Committoe the names of Mows .John Bollard, James Win. Carr, Win. John Counolly, Roborts Garrott, and Robert Somerville, and declared tho S'inio to bo duly bloctod, boing only tho numbor required. Subsoquontly a mooting of tho nouly-oloctcd Committoo was hold, whtn tho Rev. C. R. Somorville was chosen Chairman for tho onsuing year. Tho minutoa of tho provious meeting \ysro road and con lirmod, and the Inspector's report waa ro coived and accepted as boing favourable to tho Avondalo Hotel, tho only liconsod house in tho district.

Tho following tsndors wcro rccoivcd for tho oroction and completion of shops and dwolling-liousos in Karaugahapo Road for tho Loyal Ornngo Society by Mr I. F. M. Burrows, architect, Queonstrcot:.— J. McCcnnichio, £1,130 ; W. BaiUqn, jC1,0»5 ; J. rnyno, £1,081; G. Wqollur, £1,075 ;W. Scott, £999 15s; A. Hanson, £997: E, DnvioH, £055; J. W. Gonos,£9l7; A. Konny, £Uls; J. Thompson, £898; A. Martin, £890; J. Wood, £859 ; \V. B. Smith, £849 ; VV. Harsman, £835; W. Corbott, £780 (accoptod).

Ouo of tho most notorious buildings in Auckland has fallen today, namely* tho t* b rotten houeos noxt to Kelly's hotel, Short land streot. Could tho old boards toll tho tale* of infamy and vico associated with tlieso dismantled houses, thoy would bo as strange, though far moro revolting, than Iho " Arabian Nights " entertflinmopta. Tho mysteries of those sombre habitations Ho buried among tho chronicles of tho Police Court. May thoy never again rise to tho light, but romain with the dead past.

The following tondors were received to-oay by Mr E. Bartloy for tho erection of shops in Victoria-stroot: —J. Wilson, £ 1,819; A. Martin, £1,740 ; Rosoand Clark, £1,715; Todd, £1,700; Moll, £1,687; \V. Fawkoa, £1,675 ;J. Woods, £1,649; R.Farrell, £1,049; Pacoyand Hamilton, £1,649; Bayldon and Stophenson, £1,649 ; J. W. Jones, £1,617 ; E. Morris, £1,010; S. Attorwoll, £1,630; Smith and Boatio, £1,593 ; W. Hutchioson, E1,516 ; Geo. Rhodes, £1,500 ; Julian, £1,487 ; Colobrook, £1,448. At the mooting of .tho Onohunga Borough business was brought up. On tho motion of Mr Yntos it was roaolrod to instruct the Roservos Committoo to ascertain if th« reserve of fifteen acres at One Tree Hill was still available for a cemetery slto. Tho current accounts, £28 2s 9d, wero passed for payment. Culverts woro ordored to be put in at tho two sidos of Queen-street. It was agreed, on the motion of Mr Kobinson, to allow 10 per cent to the ranger on sales of dog collar*. It was resolved to call for tenders for tho formation of a footpath in Queen-Btreot, and for tho supply of 400 yards of bluo motal for ropairs to the main road. Tho medical officer reported one case of diphtheria and ono of typhus fever, Tho Carlton boarding-houso, erected at tho corner of City Road by Mr W. L. 41itoho.ll, is an important addition to tho Accommodation provided for viHitovato Auck land. The houso occupies a lofty site and commands a magnificent viow of tho city and harbour. Thoro aro 24 spacious bed rooms, Hiiito.H of rooms, and the most com plete requisites as regards sanitary and other arrangomonts ossontial to tho health and and comfort of guests. The Carlton will bo conducted by Mrs Graham, and is con nected with, tho Tolophono Exchongo, giving every facility for ongaging rooms.

Hon. Mr Stuart, Premior of Now South Wales, who is now on a visit to Auckland, is, liko most of the loading statesmen of tho colonies, altogether solf-mado. The "Tuapoka Timos'" says:—"ln 1849 Mr Stuart kopt a emrvll atoro at Pert Chalmers, but finding that a too limited sphero of action, ho started farming at Mount Misery (Tokomairiro), and afterward took up a run which bears his name (Mount Stuart). He sold out and went to Adelaide where he joined tbo firm of Messrs Towns and Company, of which ho soon asmirned tho active management. Subsequently he went to Now South Wales and entered politics, and his undoubted ability has at length placed him in a position of tho highest honour."

The first annual gonoral meeting of tho members of tho Now Zealand Psychological Socioty was hold in the Cook-stroet Hall on Sunday last. Thoro was a fair attendance of members. Tho roport, which was unani mously adopted, showed that there had boen a steady increase in tho number of members since tho foundation of the Society in Ootober last. Subcommittees of investigation, of thought-reading, and mind-transference, mesmerism, physical phenomena, haunted honses, psychometry, clairvoyance, and literature, had been formod, and would submit reports to meet ings at an early date. The outgoing Com mittee and officers wore reolected, with the oxcoption of the Prosidont, Mr W. A. Ellis, who forwarded his written resigna tion, and nobody olso being nominated for tho position, is was decided to leave it vacant for the prosont, It was also re solved to open the hall to the general public on week evenings as soon as the reports of the committees are in the hands of the Secretary.

The 34th anniversary of the Alexandra street Primitive Methodist Church was largely attended last craning. Tea and provisions were spread on the tables in the schoolroom at the usual hour, and presided over by Meedames Mewburn, Nicholls Parkes, Potter, Sherson, and Miss Aley. The subsequent meeting was held in the adjoining church. The Rev. W. S. Potter presided and introduced the proceedings, apologising for the Rev. R. Bavin, of Grafton Road, who was out of health and unable to be present. Mr, D. Goldie, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, read the annual report of the church's progress during the past year, which was exceedingly en couraging. The church had certainly ad vanced considerably during Mr Potter's pastorate, which terminates in April, when Mr Potter will go to the Thames, and be succeeded by the Rev. A. J. Smith, of Wellington. There kad been an in crease of 45 members during the past three years. The receipts in connection with Alexandra-stroet Church for the year amount to £4*3 10s 4d; expenditure, £452 16s Bd—leaving a credit balance of 14s Id. The results of other branches were: Sunday-school, £186 03 6d; Newton Sun day-school, £34 ss; Newton Trust, £106 Is 6d; and Newton church, £45 13s lOd; showing a total of £825 11s 2d, or a weekly income of £15 17s (id. Addresses of an in structive character were delivered by Rev. Thomas Spurgeon on '.'The Value of the Gospel," by Rev. J. S. Hill on " The Social Life and Influence of the Christian," and by Rev. T. JlolCenzie Fraser, M.A., dn "Aggressive Christianity." The choir rendered vocal assistance, and votes of thanks and the Doxology closed a successful and harmonious meeting.

The Bixth letter of a series on "The Wonderland of the Paoific,"' now appoanng 1 in the "Federal Australian," is devoted to . a biographical sketch of Mr Robert . Graham, whoso name is indissolubly con- . neoted with tho development of tho Hoc Springs. Tho sketch iB accompanied by a well-executed engraving of Mr Graham, i The writer of the articles, Mr Arthur ' Smytlio, ia now in Auckland, but leaves for . Dunedin to-morrow. At the District Court yostorday, in the i rolioaringof tho case Mabin v. F.Scherff boforo a jury, tho formor decision was roversod, a vordict being given for dofond ant witli costs, £24 2e Bd. Amongst tlioso who loft for Sydnoy by tho Manapouri last ovening wero tho Roy. Mr Rico, tho Rev. Mr Sutton, and tho Roy. Mr Murray, Tho latter goos to tho Now Hobridos on mission work. Tho City Guards will hold thoir weokly parado this ovoning in the Drill-shod, whon it is oxpectod tho new military capsd over coats, which havo arrived from tho South, and tho oxtjra holmefs from London will be served out by Captain Isaacs. Mr Crosbio Itidd, formerly of tho A.C. fo'reo, has receivod the melancholy intolli goncoof tho death of his wife, Mrs Aohau Kidd, which took placo at Tauranga on Monday last. Tho efcreased was a daughter of Ronata, the colobratod loyal chief of tho Ngatirangi tribe. On (lit thatMisa MoriobelGroenwoodwill appoar at Mr Remenyi's concort on Friday noxt and play Mozart's Sonata in conjunc tion with tho famous violinist. Tho Auckland Cricket Club Bonds a toam to Taurauga by tho Wellington noxt Mon day evening. They will play against the Tauranga representatives on tho following day (Bt. Patrick's Day). Mr Seaman, Returning Officer of tho Takapuna Licensing Committee, announcos that tho eloction will take place en Tues day, tho 17th of March (St. fatrick's Day), and not on the date last adverijisod. This notice is given in consequenco of opposition wliich was offered to tho change of day, tho law roquiring, in such caso, that tho elec tions should oomo oft" on the day first ap pointed. Tho local committoe of tho Now Zealand Industrial exhibition have as yot received no oflicial intimation of tho intontion of tho Govornmont to oxtond tho timo for roceiv ing exhibits as recently stated in a Wolling ton •telegram. Wo havo boon requested to remind intending exhibitor* in tho Indus arial section that exhibits aro receivable up t o April 1. Yostorday af a moeting of-tho oxecutivo of Auckland Benevolent Sooioty—His Wor ship tho Mayor presiding—a letter was drafted dismisses tho Becrotary Mr Tom Duppuy, and demanding him to giv'o up tho key of tho office and property of tho Society. Mr Longbottom wbb appointed temporary secretary at the Balary of £5 per month. Tho Mayor and Mr Hwington doplored tho lack of interest manifested in the aocioty by tho clorgy of tho city. His Worship further said that the onquiry sys tom intoducod was a mistake, as pooplo in want could not wait until an officer made inquiries into tho gonulnenbes of thoir oases. He bolieved people in distress would do anything rather than apply to tho sooioty. Mr. Ewington combatted those statements, and said that pooplo in pressing want woro always temporarily relieved b; himself or tho Committee without waiting to onquire.

Dr. Cinders has how twenty pationts under treatment at Rotorua from differont. parts of the world. Some important cures have boon effected during tho short time since his arrival at the Hot Lakes—one caso, in particular, from Queensland. The patient was sufferiug from chronic rheuma tism, and was qult« unablo to close his hand. After using tho " Priest's Bath " for throe weekß he was completely restored, and wa3 able to leave cured.

To the Editor: Sir,—Can you inform the inhabitant* how long the bottom of Wel lington-street is to romain in its present disgraceful state?—lam, etc., Wet Clay. [Perhaps the city authorities can tell our correspondent. It is disgraceful that this street should have beon left so long in an unfinished condition.—Ed. E.S.]

The railway accident at Ponrose on 20th February to a young woman named Mary Jane Spalding, aged 18, terminated fatally at tho Hospital yesterday. It will bo re membered that sho got out of the train while in motion, and being caught between the carriage and the platform, she sustained a fracture of both ankles. At tho inquest, which was hold yesterday, before Dr. Phil son, Coroner, evidence was given exonerating tho railway officials. Tho deceased had re- r —*„,)!,, »»»t^ ».hnf alin won nnt.irnlv tn blame herself. A verdict of accidental death was accordingly returned. The girl's father was present during the inquiry. This occurrence should act as a warning to those who indulgo in tho very dangerous practice of leaving a train before it has boon brought to a standstill.

The following tenders were received by Messrs Orey and Mitchoi!,architoots,for the erection of a two-story building at Ramuera :—Williams, £945; Wrigloy and Handoook, £997; Scott, £1,020; Jones, £1,039; Smith, £1,063; Matheson, £1,066; McColl, 1,093; Pollard, £1,150; Gedyo and Calrer, £1,159; Keyoe Bros., £1,189; Rood, £1,193.

The annual aquutic sports in connection with tho Church of England Grammar School took place on Saturday last in Judgo's Bay. The weather was splendid, and a good afternoon's sport was enjoyed, tho various events resulting as follows: — 200 yards (Cup): Jordan, 1 ; Cave, 2 ; Stevens, 3. 55 yards : Bedford, 1; Clark, 2. Lonir Dive (Cup): A. Edgocombe, 1; Jordan, 2. Long Dive : Bedford wjn. 75 yards (Cup): Jordan, 1; Sterons, 2; Cave, 3. 45 yardi, under 11: Walk-over for P. Daw son. 150 yards open : Stevens, 1. Canoo Race: Snolllng, 1. Modelßoatßace(under4 feet), 6 ontrics: Short's Bertha, 1. Dingy Race: Snelling, 1. Model Boat Race (undor 2 feot): W. Hales's Vesta, 1. Old Boys' Race, 200 yardß: H. Kissling, F. Hull, A. Walker, Pone, Mclndoe, F. Wil liams—Kissling, 1; Hull and Walker closo for second place. Mr C. A. Tobin gave satisfaction by the manner in which ho dis charged tho duties of starter, and Mr F. J. Hazlodino as judga also proved most effi cient. Writing on the length ef tho passage be tween England and Australia, a correspon dent to a South Australian' paper says :— "When the timo comes for such boats as tho Oregon and America to call hero there soetns no feasible reason why our mails could not roach us in 24 days, to be furthor reduced if tho Umbria proves a success. Make up the distance as follows :— London to Brindlsi, by rail, say .. 21 days Brindisi to Alexandria (by a fast steamer, of ceramet .. .. 2 do. Alexandria to Suez, by rail.. .. 0} do. Buoz to Adelaide, 7,798 miles .. 18} do. Stoppages. 0J do. 21 days. This would give time for one coaling be tween Suez and Adelaide Many people will look upon this as Utopian now ; but in ISSB, when tho P. and O. contract ceases, their opinions probably will be modified." The Mount Eden Band of Hope, after an interval of two months, re-opened with an entertainment last Friday evening. There waß a large attendance. An address was given by tha Rev. Mr Macfarlane; songs by Messrs Priestly and Bowe and Miss Markham, duet by Misses Gibbs, pianoforte duets by Misses Eeynolds and Priestly and Missos Allies and Meara; violin solo, with pianoforte accompaniment, by Master Wftite; recitations by Misses Grindrod, E, Peace, M. Peace, Carr, and Messrs Blakey and Jones, and a reading by Mr Merrick.

To the Editor: Sir, —Noticing a para graph in last evening's edition re the con viction of Mr J. Pennalligan for burning furze on his allotment in Lincoln-street, 1, as one of the co-terminous proprietors referred to, beg you will permit me to say that I sympathise .with Mr Pennalligan, and am sorry that any proceedings were taken against him ; but at the same time I do not think the civic authorities are altogether to blame, as I have it on good authority that the other proprietor was the first to complain of the nuisance, and since it has been remedied has been the sole cause of the prosecution. For what reason it is hard to say, as his property was not in so much, danger as my own. lam much surprised and disgusted at such pstty per secution.—Yours, &c.j B. DuTiotf. [We aro informed that action was taken, as our correspondent alleges, on the complaint of the other neighbour, but the Inspector also alleges that Mr Pennalligan had promised to cut and stack the furze before burning, which he failed to do, thereby endangering the houses and fences of his neighbours.— Ed. E.S.]

Mr W. H. Webbe's pupils' annual social took place last evening at the new Foresters' Hall. There were about 50 pupils and 70 non-pupils present when the concert commenced. The concert programme, which was a very choice one, lasted from a few minutes after 8 until 10, when the dancing began. Dancing com menced a few minuites after 10, lasted until past two this morning. Mr Wtbbe per formed two solos during the intervals between the dance?, one his "My Love Waltz" and an improptu in C minor, which were rendered with great feeling.

Mr Soaman has this day received the f jl lowing nominations for tho Mount Albeit Licencing Committee: - Messrs J. M. Alexander, Kichard Beck, T. J. Harbutt, James Pago, Allan K. Laylor, WiIUmM . Turk Allan WaterboiißO, and Thomas Young, and being moro than the inquired number (5), a poll was announced for the 25th March, to be taken at Mount Albert Hall.

Last night the anniversary soiree of P> n sonby Baptist Sunday School took place, tho too tablos being presided over by Mob dames Turley, Puterson, J. Bigolow, Misses Smith, Maxwell, Bayes, Scott, M. Bigelow. Mr G W. Owen tsok the choir at tho public mooting. The tenth annual roport was road by Mr J. C. Abbott, and the treasurer s roport by Mr S. Turley. Both were of a gratifying kind, and woro adopted. Ad drosses wore given by clorgymen and monds md a pleasant concert was also provided. In tho course ci the ovo.iirg Misa May Bigdoiv was pioiented with an address and photographs of tho teachors. Tho ferry, steamer; Alexandra started on a cruise round the harbour at 3 p.m. today with about 70 ladies and gontlomen on board, including Professors Brown and Thomas, Drs'. Hooperi Purchae, and Par kinson, Judges Gillies and Seth Smith, Rev. Bruco, Moesrs Mackechnie, Hobens, Dacre and.others. It will be seen by advertisement olsewhoro in this issue that John Raynor, .champion long-distance walker of Australasia signifies nil acceptance of D. Mackuno's challongo to a twelvo-hours's walking contest for £50 a-sido. Raynor only arrived from Dunedin thw wcok, and is stopping at tho C.t/ Hotel. Ho boaste a Erotty long record of achievomonts. In ydnoy ho won tho 50 miles walking match against Swan, Baker, L-oww, and othors; in Briabano ho pulled off the prize for tho siv days and nights go-as-you-please match, als tho prize for tho 24 hours' match; id Melbonrn,o ho won Dr. Smith s Champion Belt for tho 48 hours' goas-you-. pj.oaeo match, beating Swan, (jnd lias since dofoattd both Swan and Minmo for tho samo bolt. . At Stawoll and Adolaide ho won respectively a 24 hours' go-asyou ploaso contost, and a six days' and nights sweopstaka walking match; and latterly at Melbourne ho has won a six doyi' and nights' sweepstake and chain plonship of tho colony walking match; and a six days' mid nights'go-as you-plcaso match against 10 competitors, for a, champion belt worth 52 guineas and £40 added. In this match ho covered 475 milos 1 lap. Tho champion belt which Raynor now holds as his own property was first won by Swan, thon by Edwards, noxt by Baker, and finally by Raynor three times in succession. To-morrow, at noon, Mr J. R. Randereon will submit to tho hammer that fine property iuUcmucrakDOwn asGrMlth6'd Nuraory. which is fully advertised in our columns. The pro porty has been dlvidod into 29 largo villa and faußlncss sites, and ia admirably sltuatol in thiß popular and fashionable suburb. Being a wel known nursery tho land lias baon thoroughly tile-drained and manured, and splendid cropß have boon; and are now being, taken from out of tho oslaio. The fences aro very ohoice, being thickly planted with many thousands of valu able mlcrocarpla. Tho comfoitablo now resid ence coutalns 12 rooms besido3 bathrooms, pantry, dairy, woflli-hcuso with copper boiler; &c. Watorls supplied from adeep welllbricked) raised by meanS of a patent wind pump, and laid on to tho houso, proenhouso, &o. The orchard is of tho chdiccßt description. Large numbors of persona have beon ont to eco the property; and no doubt bidding will bo lively to-morrow.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(BY TELEOKAriI—OWN COIOIESPONDENT,)

WkLlinoton, Monday. The Hon. Me Phabayzs, M.L.C., who of late yoars has made his name bo notorious in connection with general elections, has tendered his resignation as a member of the Upper House. The hon. gentleman is upwards of eighty years of ago, and thoro is thoreforo some excuso for his numerous occentricitries.

Movements of Ministers.

Hon. Mr Buckley leaves for Blenheim in the course of a day or two to pursue his in vestigations into the charitable institutions of that district. Hon. Mr Ballauco leaves for Napier about Friday on business con noctcd with tho Lands Department, and will be absont about a week. Hon. Mr Larnach leaves shortly on a tour of Otago goldfiolds, and Hon. Mr Tole will leavo for tho South upon the return of Sir Julius Vogol to Wellington.

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

Tiik annual meeting of the above body was hold this aftornoon, thoro being present Messrs H. 0. Barstow (Chairman), A Bull, a. JC. Hughes, sonr., J. Hazard, J. Uurtt, Karl, and several ethers, A discussion took place upon tho growing scarcity of game, and to the flagrant violation or evasion of the Act by doalors in selling hen birds. After considerable expression of opinion it was resolved that tho game season thoukl bo tho samo as last year, but that tho attention of tho Government should be called to tho fact that hen pheasants were still largely sold, and that as a groat number of pheasants wero imported do suite their scarcity, it was desirable if practicable that no selling licenses should le grantod during the forthcoming season. Tho annual report stated that the total income, excluding bank balances and refunds, had boen £193 2» ad as against £062 Is for tho previous year. Tho gamo licenses had yiolded £115 as against £516 Wi for 1883. However, from tho latter turn, a an in of £67 10s paid by the Government in error had to bo deducted. The members' subscriptions stflloontinued to fall off. £13i13s lid represented thoamount of thooxpen diturc, loaving a balance of £2fia 7s Id to credit. Uf this sum, £150 was at Hxod deposit in the Bunk of New Zealand. In all proob^billty tho Bafo establishment; of,; both| brown trout ond American brook trout in our streams was only a question of limo. Youngtrout wore frequonty soon in tho Wnltakorol nvur and HendoiHon's stream, while tho brook trout in tho Asylum Btrcsm wore in a healthy condit on. Several of (ton trout in tho Domain fish pounds had attainod a weight of ovor llvo pounds, and It was hoped a .supply of ova would be obtained from thorn during tho approaching season. Tno Society hud not bcon so successful with brook trout, tho Urstshipmontof 30,000 ova boing all dead on arrival from Ban Francisco. The AmoriiJan cat-llah were incr'aslng fast, in St. John's Lake and already were exceed ingly numoroue. Tho Council rogrotted the prevalence of poaching in many oeuntry dis tricts, as it was loading to a senrcity of pheasants and other game. Bob'dcs tho provisions of the Animals Protection Act wero oponly violated by tho salo of pheasants by Uronocd people, and by tho sale of lion lunto by tho' licensed dialers. A Btatemont of accounts was also submitted, and this, along ivith the report, was duly ndoptod. Mr Barßtow was oloctod President for thoensuing year, and Mr?. B. Hughes, son., was elected Vioo-President. Tho Committee wero re-elected, and Meanra J. WaymouWi and T, h. Whito woro rc-e!octod auditors.

TABLE TALK.

Dufknoe, not defiance. Fino weathor nil o^er the colony. Last night of " Fatinitza;" Kemc'iiyi'tf eighth concert. Yesterday's earthquake was felt at Grey mouth. Sir Julius Vogel left Wellington for Lyt telton yesterday. A chilly operation is kissing a lady on her snowy brow. Thoro was a decrease of 218 in convictions for drunkenness in Duncdin last year as compared with 1883. Stables at Aramoho, Wanganui, belong ing to Mr Forman, were burned down yes terday afternoon. Mornington cable tramways wore opened at Dunedin yesterday. Tho magic fiddler and his " wizard" agent are to bo at the Thamoa on the 21st inst.

Mr Ralph Hood gave a concert at Tau ranga last night. The one answer to all criticism, tho best test of all work is—result.

Thames Mutual Imps have decided that it would be wrong to go to the Soudan. Mrs Leavitt is now at Tauranga, where she gave an address last night.

A youth has just been fined £5 at Christ church for disturbing the Salvation Army. Mr A. Montgomery, head teacher of Dunedin Normal School, died yesterday of heart disease.

The number of passengers who travelled by rail in 1883 was 3,000,000,000, or moio than two journeys for every person on the earth.

The Bad and Worthless.

are never imitated or counterfeited.. This la especially true ola family medicine, and it ia positive proof that tho remedy imitated ia of the highest value. As soon as It had been tostod and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitturs waa the unrest, best, and most valuable family medicine on garth, many imitations sprung tip, and began to steal the notices in which the Press and the people ot the country had expressed the merits of H. R, and in every way trying to Induce suffering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make monqy on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar style to H. 8., irith variously devised names, in which the wqrd Hop or "Hops" were usedin a way to induce people to believe tfcey were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what tfeeir style or narao is. and especially those with the word "Hop" or Hop 3 "in their name, or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations oi counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Uise nothing but genuine American Hop £,-P. 8.. B'aes. Trust nothing else. Druggets ss^^^te^r againßt «#??>.

CABLEGRAMS.

(UY CAIiLK—OOI'YBiaHT.)

An Imprisoned Editor RcloaßCd. London, Maic'i 10.—Edmund Yatcs, tho proprietor of the "World," has been . re leased from Holloway Gaol. England and Germany in Woat Africa. In the Houso of Lords today, Sari (iranvillo, in reply to questions, etated that Government have no information ro garding tho reported loworing of tho British ilag in Victoria on Cameroon River by Germans, and that ho was convinced Prince 1 Bismarck's present attitudo will prevent any trouble with Africa. Strengthening tho British Army. .. London, March 10.—In tho House of Commons today Lord Hartington con; firmed tiic announcement that tho proposed increase of tho British army would consist of 15,000 men. Anglo-German Frontier in New Gulnoa. The "Pall Mall Gazotto" states that Earl Granville has agreed that tho t>'°rl"a" frontier in Now Guinea frhall bo the Bth degroo south latitude. Colonial Council of Advlco. Sir H. Robinson considers that tho Colonial Council of Advico, suggested by Earl Groy, to which annexation matters could bo referred, is not required. Tho San Francisco Mall. Tho Fobruary San Francisco mail has been delivered in London three days in advance of time-table date. French Defeat In China. Tho French have sustained a rovoreo at tbo hands of tho Chinese at Fuyonguyon, losing 300 men. A Difficulty Smoothed. Harl Granville has published a lottcr announcing that the friction with Germany hius ended—an ainicublo understanding having beon arrived at with Count Herbert Bismarck regarding the English Blue Book on Pacific affairs. Count Bismarck has returned to Berlin. Kale In North Borneo. In the House of Commons, Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice, Political Secretary to tho Foreign Ofiico, in reply to a question, stated that tho territory of North Borneo was not under British rule.

AUSTRALIAN.

RcloaßO From Ouai-antlno. Sydney, thia day. — Tho Ringarooma's passengers aro released from quarantine, no fresh cases of small-pox having occurred. The pationt Jftincs, the steward, is pro gressing very favourably towards recovery; Tbe Defences of Sydney. Government have ordered active Bteps to tie taken to strengthen tho local defences. Tbo Federation Enabling Bill; Melbournk, this day.—Tho replies of Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, and Tasmatio regarding tho amended draft of the Federation Bill, will be forwarded im mediately to. tho Imperial Government tlirouch Mr Blyth; Agent-General for South Australia. War Rates of Insurance. Melbourne, this day.—At a meeting of tho representatives of the Marine Insurance Companies yesterday, it was decided to provide for war premiums ;n future on policies on homewards and outwardß with Ureat Britain and the East, tho rates to be dependent upon home advices.

THE SOUDAN WAR.

(by cable.— copyright.)

THE ADVANCE FROM SUAKIM.

Indecision of the British

Government

London, March 10. One milliou h»s boon voted for the Soudan expedition. The advance from Suakim commences on Monday. The Government are wavering in their decision as to whether thoy should en deavour to destroy tho Mahdi, Tlic Colonial Troops. London, March 10. Lord Derby has forwarded a despatch to Lord Loftus in which he states he was sur prised at the quickness displayed in organ ising the New South Wales contingent, »ud also tho military efficiency of the men. He also recognises the public and private liberality shown in the matter.

RETREAT OF THE MAHDI.

Dissensions in Khar ton in. -

Londsn, March 19.. It is roported that tho Mahdi has retreated from Khartoum southward to Abdah Island, in conscquenoo of the scarcity of food and on account of tho discontent amongst his followers. It is expoctcd that a 'rising will tako place in Khartoum between those who are faith ful to him and U,ve malcontents. The Mahdi^frea in daily droad of a?saa sinaliou. Melbourne, this day. Tho foibinols yesterday decided to com. mun,ifeate with the South Australian and Queensland Governments to ascertain their views regarding the proposod Soudan J contingent, and only neb conjointly with them, afterwards to refer the question to Parliament, which moots on the 31st instant.

HORSEWHIPPING SCENE AT DUNEDIN.

(by telegraph.— own correspondent.)

Dubfbin, this day,

CeNsiDERABLK sonßation was created in Rattray-etreet yesterday afternoon by a commisßion agent, -who is the son of one of our prominent clergymen, horsewhipping a well-known musician, who is also conduc tor of the Choral Society. Seeing the former is over Bix feet and tho assailed is barely five feet, somo idea of the ludicrous scene may be imagined. The latter was severely punished, and took his retreat by flight as soon as he could emerge from the hands of his assailant. It is understood that Borne reflections passed on the commission agent's family led to the fracas. The affair will be the subject of a Police Court prose cution.

THEATRE ROYAL.—REMENYI, THE VIOLINIST.

The seventh concert of the series took place last night, and like its predecessors was marked by the presence of .a numerous audience, and pronounced appreciation on their -part. Remjnyi plared his own masterly fantasia on airs from • Lea Huguenots " with exceeding 5. V#aml or the onoore a delicate little minuet pv Mozart Noxt came his performance of an improvisation upon a viola, which was mado by Paulo Magmi at Breschia, in 1617. It has a beautifully full and sonorous tone in the lowor register, and is both clear and round in the higher range. Romenyi brought out its surpass ing monta into pleasing relief, and a recall fol lowed as a matter of course. He replied by pl Hyln.?niUp?n tho vlolin "Annie Laurie" and Chailie is my Darling," with the usual variations. The concluding number Wds Ernst's brilliant" Hondo Papagsno," which he executed with marvellous power and case. In-,, ,18 ,?" so tne encore elicited "La Mar seillaise, with its fervour ot martial and patriotic spirit. Mr Luckstone, who without doubt is a highly laleated solo pianist as well as a most symnathet o accompanist, contributed very agreeably indeed Gounod's "Jfuneral March of a Marionette," agavotte in Fniinor by Chopin, and Li-zt's arrangement of airs from itigolctto. In consequonce of the exigencies o? Bpaoe, we were debarred yesterday from noticing Miss Downing and Mr Himmer. They are cultnred singers, and by their songs and duets contribute materially to the success of tho concerts. Last night Miss Downing sang Sullivan's "My Dearest Heart" and Tosti's "Gooi Bye." For the latter Bhe was deservedly recalled, and with considerable archness she gave the old favourite " Within a Mile o' Edinboro' Toon." Mr Rudolf Himmor sang Suppe'B "Forget Me Not," and Schubert s pretty serenade, "Leiso Flehon." Tho dUQt presented waa tho now familiar pioco, " A Night m Venice." A special attraction of tonight's concert will bo Remenyi's performance of 'The Australasian Patriotic March end Hymn,' which he composed recently in Dun edin.

REMENYI INTERVIEWED BY A "STAR" REPORTERS.

THE VIOLIN^*^ AND AKxSJJ OK 4,, Remarks on Jolohfm ana to (Continued from S U6ofg^ Remonyl on His FelwV * Wilholmj, Camilla U fßo Ja X violinists? ' *w|to Mr Bo Ml : n yi;_D 0n . t .. g away from me. Tho on J- timo for consideration £ T^'Wita' ■ truthful, and I abaft}? of all stato emphatically tW'iT*!! I and Wilhelmj are- &'&# I would compare Joachim.to ,p^ ' Grec.an statue-so plastic w\Mp-j As for Wilholm, hi ß nlavil r^ J cent, but it lack, two tlSf*«i| ] passion, .therefore,.h o h-effi Jf^: I pathetic; and secondly I b»i: d"* first great essential, on tha wblt virtuoso. The «^«"^ rtj|tj cn,zy with Jevo f or 8« when he is, tho nnW; "^iM will understand V^m may play them any amount oIL t&b of music pounu (provided) U^k wholo soul into it, and fa «fc. i."V*i« An executive arti'etwV^MW public must lose sight W*?* altogether and play for himrf#»3 the public willbo convincXgg Joachim reaches the etaadaM r?!%' dicafced. I have never hSiSLJ-M*'1 butlamnotapassionateTdmSl r lohn-play mg. I muat , howS lf«* exception in favour of Norman N» is certainly a very fineplaycr ' The Special Po^ O f i^l I think ladies ought to p l ay t Sv and they oughtMpodaHy.y >£Jsfc accomplishment they are 4? &W better adapted than men. fi ig* you, I need only, cite thecCTW Pasta, of Catalani, of SontaTof sl.t and of other phonemendlSM made then- debut and acliievcdtS* successics when scarcely 16yearS§* you ever, my dear •!,, SJ? groat male singer, of 16 yearrnufl ovenof]B,2o,or2lyear 8 T;?,%• am Buro you never did. Thatu "*' assertion, and the fact Ilwe'llt&P proof that singing is tha specidSS women. Indeed, when wVmeiffir for Ringing, they sing as <3lft' naturally as the birds üßda theSEj- The Popular Molodleg oltagL Ireland; ana ScottoijT^' Reporter: In what eotimjtioaJs■ hold the ballad mueic of EDgtadlS and Scotland? ??%?&«$ ( Continued on PdWrHh P^©i

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[BY UXMKAPH—PMSB iSSoailal W'KLLisarts, Wm Thk weather is fine for shooting,' '-' The Hawkk's Bay MAicn was 6pSyj at 11,30 a. ni',, Lucas, of the "&« winning with the fine score of'/. -,\. possible 100. -The followipflfSffll winners in this match:— "v. Howo (Wellington), 88-£?.' > '- Churton (Wahganui), 87—£5. 1 I Bentley (Mastertonj, 88-£5. Kuminer (Mastefton), 85-fi Newdick (Thames), .84—£3, Sherwood (Christchurchj.-M-JEV"; Howell (Taranaki), 84—12 Jeffreys (Christchurch), M^ffi'J llutchinson (Dunedin),mH Wratt(Woimea), 84-j.T ■ ! Taylor (Auckland), 83—£1. Lavcrs (Wellington), 83^11^8 Giblin (Nelson), 82-£ l. Jock (Dunedin), 82—£1. Badger (Greymouth), 81-El}|j%!: Henderson (Auckland), TwukjuJSl linger (Wellington), and JonSfc were counted out.

K. Z. UNIVERSITY SENATE.

The Senate resumed nt IS/nleif'jT*Hj noon. Tlio Committoo ■. 9|Md3rieltottu'rtHß the reports of affiliated UfgBU&H that Otatfo Univcretty, C&Btrojß9£^B Auckland University I'dlegiJlq j«|jiH with the regulations o( nHuH^Hj Kiahondalo College, Nelss, ft /fclilMK logc, Auckland, and VtItWKA kBE spirit o£ the University fliHEl Him carried out.—Prof. MtcgrtgrajroH St. John's College, Aucklaafflp'C-ttlH afflliated to the Univerßib" His "*KH Senate could not in honsstlxjßt GdkflEj present state' of affiilri ugBUKH Cowio explained that WmBBBIHI the college miftht bo renHJ^^H present side, in which oesenSfMNH^l bo offered the proposed dirayjißHH meantime, however, hs JwjP:;iff|*B might bo allow 1 i mIaHHWB Bides, thoro was every prSpKt OtJ*J*H having Kreatly increased 'M£|^H would be enabled to'eflflwiß University regulations Sir OiMJKBPi moved ai an umecdmont. the OmUM o>f the debate, with the T[cwolpc»iCTff»f question till noxt session. The il|M bp.lievod the college was not foIUSRE^H dlUons, but was quits prepurt.WlWfH adjournment. ProfessorErowaHWH^BH migtit creep in by students.awMliWißl oho institution and going tpttsifeglH Serhaps, the oxamlßSuonJ 'MBWfHI [o did not object ta a bm®m&£U tho abuse referred to abot« i^JiJJ^B put, and the amendment csrdd^wH tho motion o£ Profoseor Jlawrcfffl, <JJjJBi Colleges. Nolson, was disanuHMHHH waa taken in regard to NolSon WfflsHS Committee deputed to dosl 'W..B«S|H letter roconmiendoi toat su tlu.'iraQjHH the preliminary medical onunlii»W.iSWß mado compttlsory, with the exceWlijwM (which was proposed to bo aaaeMgjjHHß both of which might BtUl wnJKJJBM bo far as registration' w« njBIME^B ropon concluded by B*, Ts llll<'i;!S^M action (or the removal dglßKmntjs*jMS was eonscquontly agrood," TiattMlWwi toko action, in concert with ttM-EfflflaMl rersitics, to remove the tMRJJiHiiI and prevent colonial gradnaplfHniM admiaeion to tho meiloal B»rpM.a:>»w«H| navy, and the mercantile nx<HiJ^H Tho Senate resumad at 10. MXbjj&gj^M tho motion of Profcjsor Shma, it !"*jSj(lw " That in view oil the weighty j™tJ3M| the lcttor from the Kdnc&tton ■WWJBIHMB Senate desires to give the mawr SJM sidcratlon, and therefore Foiw>^!SußK till next annual meethir. 1M ..'HJV'^H ever, agrees to admit toaohen TCBfjj^BJ certificates, but are not una«ltnMHß3gßl| University to the final KbmtsiMKgtjj^m Novnmborncxi, on the coinu«loU.«{Sjßß the Department, that the pro"irTOlESjBH nations shall not entitle tto WSSKaK degreo, provided that no ,«™»Hii^BJ mltted to the cxaininatioin»iumn| chemlatry. and natural. boOT*;,! ■)■■ not satisfied the registrar v> l t^£.|i^B practical nature of Buch resolved, on tho motion ol fTsaSfiaß " That the thanks of theSmswoMiSJfM His Kxcollonoy tho OovernorlotaE^Jß Government House durin)?mlS,(Mßß^B| Tho Sonato then adjournca. f ..^^^^

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(Before H. G. Seth Smitht H**vja*H Dkunk-.-A bushman was fi»«<}?SJM Bailing to BnPFOBTtT-HW charged with fallinjr t* conuiMWWjM support of his two <^MnH^SEIM f endant, it appears, consented *WjENtM him for 15s per week, iesuca ■vjSBjH throe years ago.—MreHull »us"°ibrtiflH dooamped, and aha did noUPw39g|l —The caso was remandod 'WJggßjj order to discover defendmHlwajsSM A Striking Scene.—CoOTßJMJJj'jjiM labourer, was charged witt-iMW«|M attaok upon Eiias KobiMOn,;»ll|M Saturday laat.-Mr Burton MfiMM fence, and asked for »:rSSffi|j|*B uroparo tho defence.-Hn Wafff JSigW hear what complainant nW M»?ffiKj« -Ulias Eobinson deposed "fsffilflM Ho knew defondant. wlo M« nwpigti night at tho corner of "Now. ffilia", you . ""yW'SSSS' presstong; I'll smash yon. lie "LTSW what for. Ho wpUei''.Blujlfiapi do for you, and struck him •^.j3« eyo. whioh raado him *« cage and fall upon the payewwra ym and stared with MW^^JlSl M dealings with him in any ■JjJjnS] H Burton expressed grave oonm^ m and said it would bo.^W.nSaBS wag not blameless in the a1""?,,« fig point to Mr Chine's MBe^WJSpX* lacerated. JHo must press■ for* Sfflg^ son euid ho would not OW«* ft ■ jjjjjri bound over, as his hfe «* %m* t Worship did not boo and the case was remanded tuaujVi* Breach of Licmßi*aJ-™sm was charged with cominlWwgmßHM Act by soiling schnapps and &»«■ at Takapunn racos on too JftjrtfSß 'J'heo. Cooper appeared iw ; V|i«ljj™ Defendant said alie onJy SJsIHHH yesterday, and had r°tai?, oi K iII«SSH defence/but thot gentlemw 9*g|M attend to day.-i ho cabO *« I W tho 20th inst. — H

Something Quitb jT B7i a ,n«erf*J|H^C: Tho " Byzmtfne' C*rpet)n»jMSHl' lick andOranwoll il »DS rfgiMt thread worked into it..*, (SJWflSn^E' Rugs, furnitiiro. ooveragfj^affiMK maceaesare to match. ..{""sSMP'SB 9d; tapestry, from Is lw^g^rf^^K' The Salvation Army iMffiMg -report of tho Home at gfffi,*gl|M| ending Fridoy last'a M'/ioJji^S™ meals given, 37; number^, »j fISfMI number of persons adrMW* still In the Home, ?• SSrHE (from Messrs garrotV trs^W«..JSK»jK^. Hulmf). bread .(from * !l# iff coll and Tremaine), £1 Onetan^a,anY| tb£^l^ r |«^^^ of Btock in handjor »«f Hi

THE AUCKLAND EVBJNIJNU STAK WEDNESDAY MAECH HJ 1885



THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A COMPOUND EXTRACT OF EUONOMYN AND PODOPHYLLIN WITH TARAXACUBI-ia INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC fOH BILIOUS NESS, TORPID UVER, DYSPEPSIA, rLATU,LENCE, AND LOSS Or.APPETITE. 2s. 6D. PER BOTTLE, M MCMII'S, Cttt»\3lj QMttU Smt"l, *UC«.UNO ffOR years the world has accepted Wolfe's •*■ SoKNAwa aa the beßt cordial Tonic and In dgorant in ita market. ' TJ ON EL ESS COD FI SH, A SPLENDID DKLIOAOY FOR THE TABLE, Selected with the greatest caro, and cured upon the moat approved system. Procurable at aUJGrocers1 and Storekeopera1. . , Wholesale ov ARTHUR H. NATHAN, CU3TOMS-3TREET. •T\f ANGANUI EDUCATION BOARD. Applications aro invited from Certificated Toaonora for the post of Iload-master of this Board's School at Wavcrloy. Salary paid upon average attendance, ana according to olass ot certificate held, from £200 to £250 per annum, and a residence Applicants must stato ago and forward copies of testimonials from Inspec tor to the undersigned on or before SATUR DAY, 28th March. A Certificated female Assistant Is also required; salary £100 to £120, according to cluEsideulion. A. A. BROWNE, Secretary. Wanganui, 7th Maroh, 1885. 15,000 15 000 -15 000 ' 15^000 15J000 GARLICK & CRANWELL HAVE FIBTEEN THOUSAND YARDS OF «RUSSKLB AND TAPESTRY CARPETS IN BTOCK, Besides KIDDERMINSTER, FELT, DUTCH, . AND KENSINGTON SQUARES. The Greatest Vamhti in Auckland ! ! I 3ARPETB Very Ohoap \ . 3ARPKTS Very Cheap I Tapestry, from Is 9d CSARPWTB Vory Cheap >• • CARPETS Yory Cheap 1 Brussels, from 3s 93 OARPETS Very Oheap / , GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLJCK & CRAN'WELL GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK & CRA.NWELL GAHLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWELL fron BEDSTEADS and BEDDING >. BEDROOM FURNITURE J t,.^. DINING do. do, ( Eeady DRAWING do. dd[ )» ■ for HALL do. do. I rinlivoTO KITCHEN do. do. I Dolivery 3FFICE FURNITURE /



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It is proposed to discountenance football in America as "brutal, demoralising' to players and spectators, aud extroaicly Sewing Machines.— D. S. Chambers. 20, Queen-street,—[Adtt.]