SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATER.

Auckland — This evening, 8.57; to-morrow Bornlng, 7.16. Manukau Hbads — This evening, 9-37; to morrow morning, 9.60. Kaipara Heads—This ovoning, 10.37; to-mor row morning, 10.60.

SUNSET,—This evening, 0.13. > SUNRISE.—To morrow morning, 0.5. MOON'S AGE.—New Moon, 17th, 5.16 a.m,

Inwards Coastwise. — Leo, from Coro mandel. In ballast; Waitemata, from Barrier, with 35,000 ft. timber: Moehau, from Omsha. with SO tons firewood; Coralio, from Mercury Bay, with J3,oooft timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Rata, for Walara: Ruby, for Wliangaroa; Coralio, for Mercury Bay- Ghost, for Otaki; Waitemata. forOtnki; Moehau, for Omaha; Ruakaka. for Mahurangi.

The s.B. Rimutakn left Lyttelton for London yesterday. Sho took 14 boxes gold, shipped by tiioßankof Now Zealand, 17G passongors, and a largo general cargo.

The as. \\ aihora having boon detained on hor voyage up the coast by Saturday's galo, will not arrive hero beforo to-morrow morning. T. Gthreo-mastedsohoonerWaitemntaarrivod at Lyttolton from Kaipara on Saturday, nftor a passago of ton days.

The wreck of tho steamor Thomas Russell is reported in another column.

The brigantine Magellan Cloud has boon docked for an overhaul.

.Tho S.S- Herald will leavo for Groymonth direct on Wodnesday, at 5 p.m., not Tuesday, as advertised in our first pago.

The schooner Gem and outter Mabel woro in collision In port this afternoon and both vossols list their bowsprits.

Auokland passengors for London por steam ship Dorio at Wellington will loavo the Manu kau by tho s.s. Penguin tomorrow morning, latest train, 8.40 a.m. Tho following have been booked, saloon: Mr nnd Mrs Allen nnd family (5). Sooond-olass: Miss Moak, Mrs Neill, Mrs Wobßter. Stcerairo: Mr and Mrs Vincent, Mrs Rcovcs. Mr and Mrs Clare, Messrs W. Goard, Loßraun and Chas. Stowart,

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS,

Oreli, s s., Robertson, from Wanganui Rotorua, s,s„ Neville, from Southern ports

The 8.8. Oroti arrived from Wanganui with 5 tons goneral cargo and 20 tons machinery, and tho following pasßongers: Messrs Tnm, Kitchen, Avorry, Dickorlng, and Mr and Mrs Jones.

The Union Company's s.s. Rotorua, 012 tons, Capt„in Novillo. arrivod hore today at 11 a.m. Loft Dunedin March 9, atl p.m.. and aftor call ing in at Oamaru, Lyttelton. Wellington, and Picton. arrived at Nelson on 14thinst. at 5 p.m.. and loft same day at 0 p.m. From Dunedin to Nelson tho weathor was flno, but after leaving Nolson tho Rotoma oncountered a heavy gale of wind from tho North with thick weatho . and a very high hoad sea in which the ongines had to bo slowed down. Was off Now Plymouth at about 2 p.m., but could see nothing of tho lind, and had to go on without calling In at Tar anaki. At Bnndown, tho weather moderated, and tho wind went into the N.W. Crossed tho Manukau bar at 9 30 a.m., and arrived as abovo. Passongors :— Mosdames Leslio. Hilton, nnd Curtis, Messrs C. G. Moore, J. Warren, David *roude. Cookerton, Sandoman, J. Niccol, W. JVjyley, Whltcombe, Baird. Palmer. Green, and Mlhio, and eight In steerage. Cargo- 1000 sacks grain, 100 cases fish, 100 oases jam, 3 bales hops, 48 packages sundries.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RcssEfcL, this day. Arrived yesterday whaling barqno Iriton, Ciptain Childs, from a cruise with 350 barrels Oil.

• Bluff, this day.—The Union Company's p.s Votomahana arrived at 8 a.m. to-day, Sho left Melbourne at 8 p.m. on the 10th lost ; called at Hobart on tho 12th; and experienced strong southerly gales and hPavy beam seas. Saloon- Passengers for Auokland: Mrs Hancock aud Mr Abrahams.

Whanxjarei, Sunday. —Arrived: Waitaki and Macgregor, from Auokland, at 8 a.m.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kaipara Heads, this day.—Loaded, Annie Wilson; Zfor, brig, coming in; sailed, Aratapu and Louis Montgomery.

Te Kopuru. this day.—Lrading: Graesmere Bet, Lady Mabel, Sarah 1-ilo, Marie, Virginia, Look Out, and Marmion.

Akatai-u, this day.—Loading; Freetrader.

COMMERCIAL.

(Evening Star Offlco, this day. Mr B. Arthur's Weekly Retort.—Wed nesday morning: A sale of Hobart and local (ruit; a large attendance, and good prices were obtained. Hobart apples sold at 6s to 10a 9d per caso ; poors, 0s 6d to 17s; local apples, ljd to Sd; pears. 2d to 33d; quinces, Id to 2d; peaches, 2Jd to 31d lb; grapes. BJd ; passion fruit, 33d ; plums, 43d to lijd; lemons, 2s 2d per dozen; tomatoes. Ud. Friday (market day): Sale at mart. A largo quantity of poultry, produce, fruit, &c. entored. The sale continued from 11 o'clock till after 3. The attendance was very large throughout; smart competition for many lites, and a largo bosiness was done at satisfactory prices. Several 1 nes of fruit had to be held over for sale till to day the quantity entered boing so great. Fowls, Is Id to 3. -. chicks. 7d to lid ; pigeons, is id to is 6d; ducks. Is7d to 2s Id; tur ->tey», 3s Id to 4s; golden-pencilled Hambargs. I 18d. "P-qduce-Cbbagc, 2s 4d to 3slid; pump- Kins, 8s 3d per cwt; pie-melons. 5s Gd per cwt.; onions, Jd to-H_-t pickles. l}d to ljd; potatoes, 2s Gd to 3s 6d; cheese, 3d to -id; bacon and hams, Gd to BJd; lollies, -3d; con versa " tiona, GJd; muscatels, 5Jd; apples, l}d to 31d ; pears, 24d to i Jd; quinces, Ud to 2Jd; damsons, 3d to lid; lemons. Is lOd to 2s per dozen -, goose berries (Cape), 5Jd; plums, od to 7Jd; tomatoes, lid to lid; grapes, 9d to Is id ; peaches, 2}d to 63. ; honey, 4d per lb; passion fruit, sd; bnllaces, 2]d to 23d ; wheat. 2s 9d to 3s; oats. 2s 9d; bran, 6s Gd; sharps, Ss 6d; chaff, 2s Gd; flour, ss; butter,6d; tea. 2sGd; _ugar, 31d; tea la box, 84s.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

; Mails wili Close as under— Tins Day, For Taurangn, Rotorua, and Opotiki, por Wel lington, at 5 p.m. For Whitlaniti, Uppor Mill, and Tatrua, per Glenelg, at S p.m. For Russell. Kakakawa, Herd's Point, Wanga roa and Mongontii, por Clansman, at 0 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 17th inst. Tor Taraiaki and Southern ports, per Roto rua, at 7 10 a.m. For Waiwcra, Kawau, Omaha, and Matukana, per Roso Casoy, at 10 a.m. For Thames, per Rototnahana, at 2.30 p.ni. For Greymouth (via Mnnukau), per Herald, at 3.15 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, por Waihora, at 1 p.m. For Whnngarol Hoods, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei. Kamo, and Mangapai, por Maogrogor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. For Thames, por Kotoku, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, ISth inst. Por Rlngarooma as follows :— For India, China, Japan. Meditcrancan Ports, and Continont ot Europe at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonios and Unltod King dom, via Suez and Brindisi. for lettors, &0.. specially so prepaid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For Franco, Algeria. Madagascar, Capo Town, &o. (por French packet from Sydnoy). at 10 a.m. For monov orders, registered letters, and nows papors. at 10 a.m. Lnto lotters for Sydney and Molbourno only, at 11.20 a.m. United Kingdom mail will be due in London on Tuesday, sth May. For Waltara, etc., porOreti, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. Por s.s. Australia as follows :— For Navigator Islands, Sandwich Islands. Unltod States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foroign West Indies, at 1 p.m For Unitod Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Monoy ordors, registered lettors and news papers, at 11.30 a.m. Late lettors. bearing an oxtra foe of elx penco In addition to the postage will be recolved by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to tho time of sailing. This mail will bo duo in London on Friday, May 3, 1885. N.8.-Tho Slolla will sail from Bluff for Wost Coast Sounds and Bays on Monday, 23rd inst. 3. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March 18, 18SS. Tbeatro ltoyal—ltetn-nyi'a Grand Concert, 8 p.m. Opera House—Pollard's Lilliputian Opora Boui.o Company, 8 p.m. Pitt-street Wcslcyan Sociil Gathering, 8.30 p.m. Protestant Hall, Xowton — ltoyal! Albert Orange Lodge, 7.30 p.m. Pitt-street Lower School-room—Gospel Tern peranco Mission, 7.30 p in.

Birth.

PRATT.-On Maroh It, 18S5, at tho residence ol Mr Freeman, New North Hoad, the wife ol llr H, J. Pratt, Manukau Heads, of a son.

Marriage.

LAING-CHAMBERLIN.-On Maroh 14. atSk. Mary's Church, Parnell. by the Bishop of Auckland, assisted by tho Boy. S. Walpole, John A. Lain?, only son of tho lato John Lalng. nierchnnt, Christohnrch, to Eva Ellen, only child of the Hon. Henry Chambcrlin, Fir Grove. Parnell.

Deaths.

HARRIS.-On March 13, at tho Hospital, Mrs Ann Harris, lato Mrs A. Flolds.—Melbourne and Thames papers ploaso copy. WALSH.-On March 15,1885, nt the Provincial Hospital through an accident which occurred at tho residence of Mr Murdoch, ot Epsom, on Saturday rooming, 14th inst.. William, tho beloved husband of Mary Walsh j aged, 52 years. Tho funoral will loavo his late residonco, Kybor Pass Road, to-morrow (Tuesday), at 3 p.m. Frionds ploaao accept this invitation.

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

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1885.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future In the distance, And the geod that we oan do.

The official statement made by Mr Gladstone relative to Afghan affairs, read in connection with the announce ment that General Lumsdcn is near Herat and ready to occupy it the moment Russia advances from her position near Panjdeb, appears to con tradict the intelligence, lately cabled that the Russians were advancing. The assurances of peace given by tiie Czar to the Emperor of Germany and the pacific tone of the Russian press also betoken a desire on the part of Russia lo postpone the inevitable struggle. Nevertheless, it is evident from the tone of Mr Gladstone's utter ances and the military preparations which are still going forward that ho is by no means confident that the pending issues are amenable to diplomacy. Actions speak better than words, and the invading army which menaces Herat harmonises badly with the Czar's fair words. Early in January the "Russ," a Russian newspaper, published a letter from General Sobo leff advocating in plain terms that Eng land should be given the choice between an invasion of India and con nivance at Russian designs upon the Bosphorus. In this letter, which caused considerable sensation in Europe, the writer advances the follow ing propositions:— It now rests with thorn whothor thoro is to be a Russian invasion of India or not. We should all the same prepare for this campaign, in ordor to let England know that we ore gotting ready to deal her a blow. But we hopo the timo has come when English strategists will tako into consideration tho 200,000 troops of tho Caucasus, and the 100,000 in reserve of Turkestan and Western Siberia, besides another army of half a million men behind in European Russia, and will look on tho map and sco what must happen if a Russian corps of 200,000 men, accompanied by another of 100,000 splendid irregular cavalry, pass through Herat and Balkh into India and proclaim the independence of the native population. Let England think -well of tho conaequences of Russia deciding to take up armß against her. We do not want India, we want tho Bosphorus. She has yet time to meditate on our offer. Let her decido which of the two peoples is the more dangerous for hor, the Russians or the Germans. The Congo Conference is intended to weaken hor colonial power. Who interfere most with English trado in tho Balkan Peninsula, Russians or Germans? The Germans aro getting into their hands many branches of Eastern trade, not excluding even those of India. And did not more than 200,0.0 Germans go over to London after the Franco-Prussian war and learn tho com mercial talents of the English merchants ? Are the English really not aware of the fact that this mass of Germans havo found their way into tho offices in India? We offer England a more advantageous ar rangement for thorn than for ourselves. Let her think over it, and decide while thero is yet time. The idea that England would strengthen Russia for the achievement of the ambition which has become the keystone to her Asiatic policy, and then trust to her clemency and good will for the safety of India, argues more faith in the purity of Russian designs than was ever cherished by the warmest Russophobist. There are two roads to India —one is through Afghanistan, which the Czar's Government are now threatening to travel; the other is out by way of the Mediterranean. Eng land is not so foolish as to cede the latter willingly to a Power which threatens to use against her the advantages which have already been gained. The advancing tide of Russian power in Asia has reached the mark where it must stop, or dash itself against the outer bulwarks of British dominion. The Northern passes into Afghanistan are outer gates which Eng- .

land dare not deliver into the posses sion of an avowed enemy. Russia has probably no wish to do more at this time than obtain a firm footing on the Hindu Kush. If that can be done by fair words or menaces, it would be folly to go to war until the railway which is now being pushed on from the Caspian towards Merv is completed. The i line is now less than two hundred miles long, and, with a revenue of only 30,000 roubles, costs half a million to work. A great gap, difficult to cross with the baggage and stores of an army, still separates the Caspian from Herat, and it is rather premature to talk about the effect of 300,000 Russians march ing into India until it has been shown a little more clearly how they arc to get there. The threatened Russian alliance with Persia would prove troublesome ; an easy access to Herat might be gained through Persian tcnitory, but a more serious tiling for England than the hos tility of Persia would be the defection of the Afghan tribes. At present, despite rumours to the contrary which have been busily circulated, and which General Sobolcff relies upon, British influence is predominant, and there is no reason why it should not remain so. The Afghans have no cause to wish for another invasion of their soil, and they have had a sufficient taste of England's military power to make them respect her.

Defence of Auckland.-Telegram from Defence minister.

The following tolegram, in roply to tho resolution forwarded by tho Chamber of Cominorco, was received from Wollington by tho Prosident (Mr J. Roid) to-day :— " In reply to your tologram, I am instructed by tho Minister of Dctonco to say that tho Oovornmont have ndoptod moasures for tho dofenoo of tho colony. Tho dofonco of tho port of Auckland is included in tho scheme"

The Arrest of Zebher Pasha.

Whkn tho news of tho fall of Khartoum reached England, Gonornl Gordon's brother at onco declared his belief that the catas trophe had occurred through tho tin suspiciousnoßs of his brother's mind. An oxamplo of this trait of Gordon's character is given in (ho arrest of Zebhor Pasha who has beon imprisoned aboard a British man-of-war on suspicion of oonvoy ing ititolligonco to tho Mahdi. Zebher is tho man Gordan asked tho English Cabinet to/ippoint as^Governor of tho Soudan, their refusal calling forth from him tho strongest expressions of indignation. Tho Secre tary of State, in roply, pointed out that Zebher was oxpolled from tho country a.a notorious slavohuntor; his son had nlso been shot for tho samo oflonoo by Gordon himself, who had also stated his belief that the Mahdi wis a tool in Zobher's hands ; undor such circumstances tho Government could have no aesuranco that Zebhor's first act would not bo to soizo Gordon himsolf; and they would novor consent to tho recognition of such an infamous scoundrel as tho rulor of tho Soudan. Tho wisdom of their decision has now beon approvod by tho discovery that tho lonioncy with which Zobhor was treated in Cairo has been usod to apprize tho Mahdi of tho move ments of tho British. Ho will find himself in much loss comfortablo quarters aboard H.M. Iris. Tho polling for tho oloction of Licensing Committco for Takapuna District takoH placo at tho sovoral polling booths in tho district to-day. Thoro was a htrgo gathering ntSts. Mary,'s Chii.ch, Parnell, on Saturday afternoon to witness tho marriage of Mr John A. Laiog, of tho Now Zealand Shipping Company, to Miss Eva Ellon Chumborlin, daughter of tho Hon. Henry Chamborlin. Tho cere mony was performed by His Lord ship, Bishop Cowio, assisted by the Kov, G. H. S. Wulpolo. Tho bridesmaids were Mies Jessio Chamberlin (cousin of tho brido), Misses Whitakor, Ridings, Moss, Kissling (daughter of Mr Schwartz Kissling), ana Ida Gcorgo (daughter of Mr Seymour George). Mr \V. VV, Porter was boat man. Tho brido woro n Duchess .atm, trimmed with brocho and handsomo laco, whilo two of tho brido-inaids woro dressed in mush room brown, and two in mushroom pink, all trimmed with ruby, and hats correspond ing. Tho two younger bridostnaids woro ruby velvet .with Tarn o' Shanter hats of tho samo material. Immediately aftor tho coroinony, tho happy couplo left for Sir Fredorick Whitakor's residonco at Lake Takapuna, whoro thoy spend tho honey moon. No loss than 125 handsome presents wero received by tho brido. A discovery of a most interesting character was mado to-day by Mr John Burko, stono mason, at his yard in Chapcl streot Whilo ongagod dressing a block of bluestono, a fracture disclosed, embedded in tho stono, a piece of charred timber about four inches long by over an inch thick. This fragmont of wood is doubtless a relic of tho pro-historic forests which flourished noar Auckland boforo tho volcanic epoch but how it found its way to tho heart of tho ignoous mass, and how it has boon preserved from complete annihilation, aro aliko my-terios. This is, wo understand, tho first instanco of any vogetablo substanro being found in such stono, and it is well worthy tho inspection of sciontists. Tho stono, wo may mention, formed for many years partot tho Bank of Mow Zealand build ing in Queon-stroot, having originally beon procured in Nowmarkot district. When tho lato atorntions on tho bank promisos woro complotod, Mr Buiko bought a number of stones from Mr Rhodes, tho buildor, ono of them boing tho strange specimen whioh can be seen at Mr Burkes premises. Thoro was a comparatively good atten dance at tho Thoatro Royal on Saturday evening, whon Mr Rominyi gave his elevonth concert. Tho programme was a good ono, and amongst tho contributions by tho great violinist wero a fantasia by Ernest upon Othello, an arrangement of Eopular Scotch melodies by himself, "The ast Roso of Summer," "Annie Laurio," and an introduction and improvisation on "The Carnival of Venice," and his " Liberty Hymn." To-night, tho last of tho season's concerts will bo given, and tho Company aro announced to appear in Devenport Hall to-morrow. Richard Sephton, hotel-keeper, was ex amined in bankruptcy to-day before tho Oflicial Assignee, and attributed his failure to creditors pressing him unduly. Tho £201 19s of indebtedness to unsecured creditors, shown in his schedulo, included £50 ho owed previous to starting the hotil business. Ho would bo prepared to render a full account of all his transactions during the seven months he was in business. The first meeting of hia creditors was adjourned for a few days. On the 2nd inst. he sold tho furniture and stockin-trado and ap plied tho proceeds to paying various trades men, &c; it never occurred to him that these were preferential payments. Mr J. A. Froudo and Lord Elphinstono retvrned from tho Hot Lakes on Saturday, and |will probably visit Sir George Gray during tho week, Mr Brady, the naturalist, returned from Kawau on Saturday, and wont on to the Hot Lakes to-day. His Worship tho Mayor (Mr Waddel) has recoived the following circular memo., dated the 12th inst., from tho Secretary of the Industrial Exhibition :—" Sir,— I have the honour to inform you that, owing to tho numerous applications for space in the general branch of tho Exhibition, it has been decided to recommend that tho original plan of the Exhibition Buildings should be somewhat enlarged, which recom mendation, I have no hesitation in saying, will in all probability be carried out. In order that no industry in the colony may be unrepresented here in August next, it has been decided to receive applications for space to the3lstinst., anil would most ear nestly request that you will lay this matter forcibly before the public, and mention that the object whioh Government have in view in tho proposed Exhibition (tho first of a series) is to tostfrom timo to timo tho ad vanco which is being mado in various indus tries that give employment to labour. Tho sole object for which Wellington has been chosen as the place for the first Exhibition is on account of the great importance of having the merits and claims of the various industries brought at an early date in a concentrated form under the notice of the members of Parliament, in order that the subject of repeating these exhibitions in other places may command the full amount of attention which it desorves —I have, &c, Charles Caiais, Secretary." Mr Yon der Heyde, Secretary of the Auckland College and Grammar School, has been appointed returning officer for the ensuing Board elections. I

W. G. Garrard writos corroborating the statemont of " A Pick and Shovel Man " that there is not sufficient work for labour ing men in Auckland. Ho objects, how ovor, to the snoer about his " clionts," and says ho has sympathy for everyone except " backslidors and slanderers."

At tho Harbour Board on Tuesday, Mr Hondorson will move, " That tho Harbour master bo instructed to report on tho cost and most suitahlo sito for tho erection of dolphin tor swinging vossols."

Thoro was n good attondonco last night at tho Theatre Royal, Dr. Kenderdino in the chair. Tho principal Bpeakor, Mrs Loavitt, dolivorod an impressive address on tho words of St. Paul, " Vq are bought with a prico."

To tho Editor: Sir,—l would like to undorstand tho reason why tho writer of a lottorin yourissueof Tuesday regarding tho uso of filthy language on board tho 5.30 boat to North Shore did not warn tho offenders privatoly boforo writing to a public paper, as it is likely to get tho wrong persons into trouble. Tho only reason I can assign to it is that ho is afraid of his name being mado known.—Yours faithfully, J. Anderson.

Mr Spood informs us that Waiapa was only in his oflico about a month on trial. Ho had previously boon in Mr Earl's oflico, whore ho had acquired somo knowlodgo of law, but not enough apparently to koep him out of crime

Mr J. Wcndoll writos to tho effect that a tolophono message was dolayod at tho Uppor Symonds-strcot bureau for two days, thus preventing him from filling in an urgent order, and putting him to pecuniary loss.

Tho PritchardTroupo which has travolled through tho Waikato giving dramatic, vocal, and instrumental performances, aro shortly oxpocted hero. Thoy open at Ono hunga on Thursday or Friday next.

Wo would remind old boys of the Church Grammar School and others interested that tho annual distribution of prizes postponed from lost year takes place at tho school house on St. Patrick's Day, at 3.30.

"Los Clochos do Cornovillo" wa? por formed for tho last timo ot the Opera Roubo on Saturday ovoning. ' H.M.B, Pinaforo," in which tho Pollards mado their first " hit " four or iivo years ago, will be produced this evening and tomorrow.

TRADE DISPUTE.

A in.si-UTK has arisen betweon tho managor of tho New Zealand Timbor Company's mill and a section of tho hands omployed by him, with tho result that ten or a dozen of tho latter aro out of work. Tho explana tion of tho trouble givon by the mon them selves is as follows :—Sinco tho largo mill was burnt down, tho mon havo had to work at tho smallor mill in two shifts in ordor to keep paco with tho demand. Ono shift, thoroforo, went on in tho morning, and worked through tho day till tho evoning, when thoir places woro takon by tho socond gang, who kopt the mill run ning all night. It is with tho night shift that tho trouble has now occurred. Thoy say that aftor working for throo weeks thoy applied that thoy might bo allowed to havo wook about with tho day mon. Tho managor, however, preforrcd that thoy should continue thoir night work, and this thoy consontcd to do if timo and a-quartor woro allowed for tho oxtra __ hours, us they were working 10J hours. Thoy woro told that this conces sion would bo nllowod, and workod ono night on this understanding. Next even ing, thero was a memo, at tho foot of tho ordors to bo suppliod stating that tho men woro only to work 8_ hours. During that night, thoy say, Mr l'arkor camo down, and seeing that thoy had knocked oil-, ho asked what was tho matter. Thoy told him tin.i.-ordors, and ho ropliod that thoro must be somo mietako, instructing thorn at the same timo togoon with tho full timooflOJ hours. Noxt ovoning, tho order listagain hnd a footnoto stating that thoy wero only to work 8J hours, and adding that Mr Jaggor was angry with tho mon for disoboying liis ordors. Thoy sont a messenger up to Mr .laggor, pointing out that thoy woro un fuirly treated. Tho day mon hod 10_ hours' work, with thoir nights at homo and six clays' work in a woek, whilo thoy only had flvo nights' work each week, and but 84 hours in ouch night. This is tho message which thoy say thoy sont to Mr Jaggor, but thoy ollcgo that tho mossongcr moroly informed tho managor that tho mon had detorminod to striko, Tho raobsngo which thoy say thoy rocoivod in roply was that thoy could knock off and go olsowhoro. Tho presont position of tho dispute is that tho mon are walking idly about tho streets, and that the night Bliifte at tho mill havo boon discon tinued.

TABLE TALK.

" Pin a fork " rediviotts, Romcnyi's last night in tho Thoatro. Hon. Mr Tole is indisposed. Earthquako at Greymouth on Saturday ni_ht. Banks will bo closod to-morrow. £556 collected at St. Patrick's Cathedral yositorday. Tho mnilstonmor Knikoura left Plymouth for Wellington on Saturday. Gala day in tho Waikato to-morrow. Extraordinarily cheap excuruion train. Unpromising weathor for to-morrow. Tho votarios of St. Patrick will probably relish a " hoavv wot." A woman named Homo was run ovor and killod on tho railway noar Oxford, Cantor bury, on Friday night last. Judgo Brookfiold has mot with a rathor sorious accident at Makctu. Tho "douce bodios " of Dunedin aro dis cussing tho Kubjoct of dofonco. Tho Eight Hours' Demonstration, post poned till to-morrow on account of wot weather, has little prospect of bettor luck. Tho largest gold nugget ever found was tho Wolcomo Nuggot, got at Ballarat, and sold for £10,000. An action for libol brought by Mr Mc- Elhono, M.P., against tho Sydney " News " has endod in victory for tho pross. Charlos E. Bolchor, lately omployed in the Education Dop&ttment at Wollington, has boon sent four weeks to prison for stealing four books, worth 13s Gd, from tho Government Buildings. A shop and dwelling-houso in Cashel stroot, Christchurch, wore burned down yesterday morning. Thoy belonged to J. Mills, and woro occupied by A. H. Ed wards. The latter was insured for £525 in tho National office.

RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day. On Saturday, about throe o'clock, a perfect hurricane was blowing, necessitating a postponement of the shooting. Tho weather had been bad all day, and Bhooting was, heroforo, not first-class. A meeting of delegates was held, at which thero was a very largo attendance. It was announced that the Executive Council had abolished themselves, and the following com mittee of management waß appointed:— Rifles : Lieutenant Paynter, Nelson ; Lieu tenant Purnoll, Wanganui; Captain Love day, Wellington ; Lieutenant Rogers, Blenheim ; Lieutenant Morris, Oamaru. Carbines: Captain Somorvillo, Wanganui; Lieutenant Hislop, Wellington; Captain WUdman, Thames ; Lieutenant Rule, Oamaru; Lieutenant Ross, Napier. It was decided that the committee shall, three months before the next meeting, visit tho spot chosen at which tho shooting is to be held to mako the necessary arrangements. New rules and regulations are to bo dn.wn up and published three months before tho meeting. A general meeting of members of the Asso ciation was held in tho Drill-shed at night, Capt. Somerville, of Wanganui, presiding. About 150 were present. A resolution was carried to have the meetings peripatetic as at present, and Wanganui was chosen as the next place to hold a meeting. Before the meeting camo to a decision the question of dividing the Government vote to the Association between the two Islands was brought up, and a resolution adopted "That this meeting is in favour of the vote being kept intact as at present."

TELEGRAMS

Stabbing Affray.

Aratapu, this day.— A fracas occurred on Saturday nignt between a French Cana dian working at the mill and a Hobart Town native, a sailor on the schooner Mar mion. The Canadian stabbed the sailor in the abdomen. Tho wounds are very serious, and there is great danger. Con stable Scott arrested the Canadian.

Wellington, -this day.—Fielding Beh rendt, one of the men injured by the trap accident on Thursday, died this morning,

SATURDAY'S STORM.

EXTENSIVE DAMAGES ON LAND » AND WATER.

The Steamer Thomas Russell

Wrecked,

The fierce galo which prevailed here ovor Friday night and Saturday appears to havo boon folt for a considerable distance along tho coast, and particulars of disasters in addition to those previously enumerated aro constantly coming to hand. Scarcoly a vessel in port escaped without sustaining some injury, whilo the fences blown down and trees uprooted appear numberless. Altogether, it is estimated that concerning Auckland alone the damages will total smoothing between £40,000 and .£50,000. Tho following particulars aro additional to those alroady published : — Loss of tho Thomas Russoll- Insurances £8,000. Probably tho greatest loss during the galo was that of tho steamer Thomas Rus soll, belonging to tho Wnikato Coal Com pany. This vessel loft Gisborne on Thurs day at midnight with about 40 tons general cargo for Auckland. Sho usually carries a quantity of sheep and cattle, but had none upon this trip. Sho waß to call en route at several ports along tho coast, and it seoms that sho was wrocked on Orete Point, in the Bay of Plenty, Information of the unfortunate occurronce reached hero yester day, but tho only particulars given were that tho crow had been landod in safoty. The Thomas Russell is almost a new vessel. Sho was built in 1883 for the Waikato Coal Company by Messrs Forrest nnd Sons, of London. She was constructed of stool. Ilor gross tonnage was 252 tons, and her ongines wero 60 h. p. nominal. The Thomas Russell is insured for £8,000 at Lloyd's, and Bho is valued at £10,000, so that tho Company's loss is estimated at over £2,000, independent of a temporary stoppage of thoir regular trado. Tho Waikato Coal and Shipping Com pany havo receivod tho following tologram from Captain Helandor, dated 18th March, and despatched from Opotiki this morning : —" Arriving at Oroti Point at 4 this morn ing grounded on tho rock. Been engaged all day lightening ship, got out anchors and triod ovory moans to get her off at high water this aftornoon, but was unsuccessful. Will try again next tido, but havo small hopos of saving tho ship. She is stand ing upright and bumping heavily on hard rocks and making water fast. Nearest telegraph station is 60 milos from hero." Tho Company havogivon notico of abandon ment of tho steamer. Vossols In Harbour. When tho gale abated about 4 p.m. on Saturday, the harbour prosontod quito an animated scono through tho movemontß of tho ownors of small craft which had either boon injured or placed in awkward positions. The brigantino Darcy Pratt, fears for tho safoty of which vessel had been ontortainod, rode the galo out safely jin the channol, and sailed for Hokianga early this morning. Tho watermen haulod their sunken boats, many of them slightly damaged, up the steps, and all Sunday they wore piled up on tho wharf. Numerous open boats which nod sunk wero also got ashore safely, many of thorn being sevoroly injurod. Tho coal hulk Cantero still lies under St. Mary's, Ponsonby, and it is very likely that sho will remain thero. Steamers Delayed. Ono effect of tho galo was to interforo with tbo running of several coastal steamers. Tho Waihora was detained botweon Wel lington and Napior, and although duo hore to-day,will not arrive till to-morrow. Tho Rotorua, which arrived at Onohunga yes torday, had also a very rough passage up. After leaving Nelson sho encountered a heavy galo of wind from tho northward, with thick squally weather and a vory high head soa, in which tho engines had to be slowed down. Cape Egmont was passed at 10 a.m. on tho 14th instant, nnd the Rotorua was off Now Plymouth at about 2 p.m., but could soo nothing of tho land, tho weathor being so thick, consequently sho had to goon withoutcullingatTnranaki. At sunsot tho wind inodoratod, and wont into tho north-west, so that sho was enabled to crossManukaubnrat9...oa.tn.onSunday. Tho usual trips to Wniwora, VVhniigaroi, nnd Mercury Bay by tho Northorn Com pany's stcomor on Saturday woro post poned, as alsa«woro several, nthor steamers both hero, at tho Thames, and olscwhoro. The Minnio Caeoy oxperiencod vory rough woathor in crossing tho Kaipara, but slio roachod Hclonsvillo in timo to catch tho train, nnd takes up her usual trip to-night, having escaped without damage Judgo's Bay. Aftor wo went to pross on Saturday, tho large yacht Muritai, owned by Mr Stroot, brolco from tho moorings and wont ashoro on a sandy part of tho beach. Efforts wero mado to get her off, and a crow was twico capsized. When tho galo moderated, tho Muritai was floated oil. Her damages in clude tho loss of a portion of her bulwarks and stanchions. The Arawa was similarly damaged, and it is estimated that about £G0 will repair both vossols. Tho largo yacht Rita had hor keol damaged, and is to be dockod for repairs. The Cutter Roao Ashoro. Tho cuttor Rose, which had boon off Judge's Bay with two anchors down, nnd loadod with bricks, came ashoro at low wutor. Tho owner (Mr A. D. Bonnott) togothor with Mr Phillipson, a yachtman from tho Wenona, seeing no other chance of saving tho vessel, stripped, swam to tbo vcsol Bafoly,nndßcuttloahor. Thoythoroby saved any damages to tho hull from collision with tho rocks. As tbo tido roso tho Roso was floated yesterday, none tho woree except for loss of her cargo. Wroolt of tho Blanche. The stoamer Blancho, which wont ashoro at tho Wynyard Pier, bocamo almost a total wreck. Efforts woro made to float her this morning, and it was with considerable difficulty that sho was got up in Mechanics' Bay for repairs, tho water flowing clean through her. Tho Blanche is owned by Mr Alexander Humo, of tho Thumos, and is under charter for two years to Captain Pratt and others for trawling purposes. Sho is valued at about £600, and it will take a large share of that amount to make hor sea worthy. Tho Blanche is uninsured. Cuttor Tovlot Sunk. Tho cuttor Teviot, owned by Mr Kasper, is sunk alongside of the sea wall in Customs street West. During the galo her stern post was carried away and hor decks started. The Evening Star. This vossol, which wont ashore in the Channel, ns previously described, is seriously damaged, and is not insured. Her starboard bnlwarks aro completely gono, her decks havo been„lifted, and all the gear from the dock has been washed away. The ownors intend to bring her to port for repairs. A Stormy Voya„e. The steamer Enterprise had a very rough time going to the Thames. She left here at 8 p.m. on Saturday. It was then blow ing hard and it took her fully six hours to reach the spit. Here it was found necessary to drop anchor, and sho remained theio till 1.30 a.m. on Sunday. During that time both anchors woro down and s c dragged considerably. She reached the Thames on Sunday at 5.30 a.m, and returned here at 4 p.m. yesterday. Other Shipping Mishap 8> In addition to tho accidents already re corded, we find that tho schooner Marion and the steamor City of Cork were in col lision at Freeman's Bay. The former had her stern damaged to the extent of about £20, and the latter had her rail carried away. About £5 will renew the latter. Tho Harbour Board properties escaped almost scatheless. Several panes of glass in tho new offices were broken by the wind, and one of the punts was swamped, but other damages are not worth recording. The open boat Fraud was broken up in Freeman's Bay, and Barron's yacht Tui was also seriously injured. The schooner Queen had her bowsprit carried away. The Rev. Hjscocks lost his yacht from North cote, and was afterwards recovered at tho Watchman. The cutter Harvest Home, which sunk noar the dock, contains a full cargo of bark, and is still under water. The cutter Leah, with a full load of ballast, bumped severely against tho wall of the New Zealand Timber Company's Mill. Tho cutter Wanderer, loaded with lime at Keane'syard, had her rudder-post damaged, and the fi_hing yacht Mary lost her bow sprit and a dingy. The cutter Water Lily lost her bowsprit, and the cutter Leo had her stern damaged, and lost her dingy. The cutter Deveron had a very narrow escape, having drifted with anchors down from off the _Jorth Head right across the harbour to within a few hundred yards of rocks on this shore. Accident at Thames. It is reported that a house or two and a stable were blown down at the Thames, and the mate of the ketch Violet had a very narrow escape from being killed. This veesel was .loading timber at the wharf when a plank was picked up by a heavy i

gust of wind and whirled through tho air, striking tho mate so that ho sustained somo slight injury. Fatal Accident. In Saturday's issue wo mentioned that a man omployed at Mr B. L. Murdoch's, Epsom, had been injured through a portion of the roof of a stable falling on him. It appears that Mr Murdoch heard a scream, and on going outside, found Walsh prone on the ground with a large sheet of lead on top of him, tho injuries being found to be a compound fracture of tho ankle and a fracturo of the spino. Tho unfortunate man was conveyed to tho Hospital.but ho died early yesterday morning. An inquest is procoeding this afternoon. Tho Accident to Miss Pearson. Tho young lady. Miss Pearson who sus tained a fractured leg through the blowing down of Mrs Walter's verandah fin Pitt street is still under treatment of|Dr Purchas, and is doing as woll as can bo expected. North Shore. Despite its somowhat exposed position, tho North Shore did not suffer so much from tho effects of tho galo as might havo beon supposed. A considerable amount of damage was done to fences and trees, and tho tall chimnoy stack at tho Now Zealand Timber Company's works was lovollcd to tho ground. Ono of the heaviest losers is Mr Edward Dawson, the proprietor of the bathing machines at Cheltenham' Beach. One of the machines was blown over, and had tho whool broken besides other injurios, whilo another machine was twisted right round by tho fury of the storm. The venture cost Mr Dawson a considerable sum of money, and this disaster, following on the poor patronago accorded to him, has led him to consider the advisability of continuing the scheme longer. Miscellaneous. During tho galo, the roof of tho old church in High-street, now used by Mr Young ns a boot factory, was unroofed. Tho verandahs of the residences of Messrs Cunningham and Fitzgerald were blown down, and a similar fate befel a verandah in Franklin Road. A small two-roomed cottngo in Clmpol-strcot was blown down early in the morning. Tho vorandah in front of Cheek Brothers , fruitorors, Karangahapo Road, collapsed. At Mount Roskill, it is reported that a houso was lifted bodily off the blocks, and deposited some distance away, compara tively uninjured. Tho verandah of a large now boarding-houso in Park Road, noar tbo Hospital, was blown on to tho roof of the houßO. At Northcoto thero was not much damage Housos and Trees Lovollod at Thames. Thames, this day. A fierco gale raged hero on Saturday morning, but tho damago was confined to tho domolition of old houses and trees, and tho stranding of tho cutter Lady Rath, which drifted on to Piako mud-flat. Hall Domolishod at Opunake. Opunake, this day. Tho heaviest gale ever known in Opunako passed ovor tho district on Saturday. Cout-tnoy's Hall his tern dostioyod. There will probably be great damage unless tho wind drops. Tho steamers Stella and Oroti aro in tho bay for safety. Several housos have beon damaged.

THE FATAL FIRE AT TAMAHERE.

Further Particulars.

With reference to tho sad tragedy at Tamahero on Saturday morning lost, our Cambridgo correspondent wires as follows :

—" It that shortly after midnight tho inmates, who wore all slooping upstairs, woro awakened by a noiso bolow. Tho fire by this timo had got a good hold, and roscuo by moans of both the fire oscapos and ordinary stairs boinir cut off, Mr Camp had to drop out of ono of the windows and pro euro a laddor, by which ho effected tho escape of his wifo and somo of tho children. Tho oldest boy, about fourfcon, in trying to save tho two children, was badly burnt cbout tho hoad and body, and broke his arm in jumping out of tho window. Ho is not oxpocted to rocovor. Thoir little girl is also seriously injured. Nothing whatever was saved. Suspicion has fallen upon ail old man who was working about tho placo, who is thought to havo been smoking while in bod, ond thus set firo to the room. It is noodless to say that great sympathy is folt for tho unfortunate pooplo in thoir distress." Our Hamilton correspondent adds tho following particulars :—" Tho stables and out housos woro ontircly dostroyod, Thompson's storo narrowly escaped, ono sido boing badly charred, and the goods had to bo removed. A sovoro galo was blowing at tho timo, and completely pro vontod any offorts to savo tho hotol. The loss is partially covorcd by insurance. Tho remains of tho children havo been found, and await tho inquost. Thoro is no cluo to tho origin of tho fire," Later Tho two children injured at tho fire on on Saturday aro progressing favourably. An inquest on tho.o burnt to death is now proceeding undor Mr Scarancko, coronor.

CITY EAST LICENSING COM MITTEE.

Tub adjourned quartorly mooting of this Com mitteo was held at noon to-day beforo Messrs Joseph Newman (Chairman), John Buchanan, T. B. Hill, and John Edson. Mr J. B. Stonoy, Clork. Mr Superintendent Thomson ropre- Bentcd tho police

Thansfßits.—Olobo Hotel. Wnkofleld-street, from Thomas Evans to Miohaol Lynch.—Mr Oeorgo aopoared for applicant, and put in memorandums of character from Messrs Fraser and Tinne, in whoso employ as a blacksmith applicant worked tor a period of 10 years; aIBO, from John Coom. Resident Enginoer; and Moßsrj Garrott Bros., whose placo of business is nearly opposite tho Globe Hotel, and in their opinion the house had been woll con ducted.— Superintendent Thomson, nt tho re Sucst of tho Commitloc, furnished a report of 10 disturbance at tho King's Arms Hotel, Upper Pltt-strect, on Sunday, the 20th January, in whioh Mr Lynoh sulTeioa a compound frac ture of tho loft arm in his ondoavour to put out a drunkon man named V arvell.—ThoCommittee wished to bo furnished with newspaper reports. —Mr Thompson said lie was not aware that the newspapor acoounts of the fray wore wanted. In fact, ho could not undertake to furnish these. —Mr S. Hoskoth, on behalf of applicant, con sidered that the objeotion was not sufllolent to doter Mr Lynch from holding a liconso, and would respectfully submit that tho transfer should be grantod. — Several other gentlemen wero present and prepared to tostifv to ap plicant's fitness for holding the license. — The Chairman repliod that tho Committeo were not yet satisfied that Mr Lynoh was a suitable person to conduct an hotel, and for the purposo of having tho nowspnper reports bofore them and the presence of thoir fifth member (Mr Fry) they would adjourn the meeting for a few days. —Mr Georgo wished to know if tho Committee would secure the newspapor reports, and hoped they would form their judgment thereon. Tho newtpaper roports were very fair; but roportors wero not infallible, but liable to a mistake occasionally like other people.—Mr Thomson said ho did not keep newspaper roports, only Uiobo whioh wero f urnißhed by tho police The Committee promised to give their decision on Tuesday next, the 23rd inst., at 12 o'clock. Swan Hotel. — From John Gallagher to Zoziah Forrester.—Mr Marl appeared for Mrs Forrester, and hoped the Committee wero satis fied that Mrs Forrester was a lit and proper person to hold the license.—Mr Thomson etatod the ciroumstances of a case of Sunday trading brought nfjainst tho lessee.—The Bench on that occasion dismissed tho case. Ho might say that the lady came from the Wairoa with good testimonials, and she had since conducted the houso in a satisfactory manner.—The Chairman said the Committee thought an infringement of the law was intondod, and they had resolved to grant the transfer.—Mr Thomson said Mrs For rester's narrow escape had a ffcod offoct; no complaint had boon mado against th_ house from that date.-The Chairman said their ob ject was to protect tbe public, and do their best to got tho best class ot men into the best hotels. He might say that it was very unlikely that tho Paeiflo transfer would be again granted.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

THE ARMY READY TO START

FROM SUAKIM

(BY CABLE—COPYRIGHT.)

Suakim, Maroh 13. Lieutenant-General Sir Gerald Graham, commanding tho expedition to operate in tho direction of Berber, and his staff, and a battalion of Grenadier Guards, havo arrived at this port.

Sydney, March 14,

Tho Govornmont havo received a tolo gram from tho AgontGonoral Htating that nearly the wholo of Genoral Graham's foreo has now reached Suakim, and that it will number altogether about 12,000 men, including tho New South Wales contingent.

Arrest of Zehchr Pasha. Cairo, March 14,

Zebohr Pasha, having been suspected of communicating with the Mahdi, has been ar rested and conveyed on board H.M.s. Iris, at Alexandria.

THREATENED WAR BETWEEN ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

ExtciisiTC Prcpjirations—Parlcy iiiK Still Proceeding. [BY CABLE. —COPYRIGHT.] Loudon, March 13. Active preparations aro being made both in England and India in view of the Anglo- Russian situation. Tho plans of tho mili tary authorities provide for tho despatch to Afganistan, if necossary, of two army corps, numbering each 36,000 men, and preparations are boing made by the Admi ralty for a fleet of transports to convey troops to be sent from England. The latest intelligence from Central Asia is to the effect that Majoz-Goneral Lums den is now closo to Herat, and will enter that city if tho Russians advance from their present position near Penj-Deh. The Shah Friendly to the Czar. Despatches to band from Persia state that the Shah now favours tho action of Russia in regard to Afghanistan. Statement by Mr Gladstone. In tho Houbo of Commons to-day Mr Gladstone announced that it had been agreed between England and Russia that no furthor advance of their troops should bo mado on either side in Afghanistan; that the question of delineation of the frontier was under diplomatic treatment; but that it would be premature to pronounce an opinion as to the possibility of a solution being arrived at. Pacific Tone of the €zar and Press of Russia. London, March 15. The Czar writes to tho Emperor of Ger many that ho does not think the Afghan difficulty will threaten peace. The St. Petersburg journals are writing on the subject in a very pacific tone. The Attitude of Russia. London, March 5. Tho British Government, in issuing theii ultimatum to Russia forbidding any furthei advance towards the Afghan frontior, actoc upon thoadvico of Sir Peter Lurasdon, the Afghan Frontier Commissioner. Russia has declined to retire from anj possessions occupied by hor troops, bul disclaim all intention oncroaching upor Afghanistan. It is expected that a poacefu' settlement of the difficulty will bo effected, Russian Warlike Preparations The Russian Government havo given ar order in America for tho building of severa! war cruisors. It is rumoured that Mr Gladstone will rotiro from oflico whon tho present difficulty with the Russian Govornmont has been sottlcd.

PRESENTATION TO MRS LEAVITT.

A farewell presentation of a testimonial and purse of sovereigns was made to Mrs Leavitt (delogato from tho Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union) at a meeting of ladies which was held this afternoon in tbo V.M.C.A. Rooms. t Thoro was only a moderate attondanco. Mr R. Fry took the chair, and opened the proceedings. Mrs Hollo way (as Secretary of the local Union), road the testimonial, which was then prosented to Mrs Leavitt, together with a purse of 20sovs.

SPORTING NEWS.

To-morrow b Races at Henderson's Mill.

Thh annual race-meeting of tho Hender son's Mill Turf Clab is sot down for decision to-morrow, and should the weather prove fine, thero will, no doubt, bo tho usual largo attendance of spectators. Seven races are on the programme to bo contested, and ns excel lent entries have been received for each, some first-class sport should be witnessed. Tho railway authorities announce a special train to leavo tbo Railway Station nt 11.45 a.m., returning at 5.45. The names of the horses engaged in the two principal events are as follow :— JIKNDKBSON'S MILL cup, lj mile. St. lb. St. lb. Mystory .. ..9 0 Snake .. ..7 0 Linda .. ..8 0 Nannie .. ..67 Ka!o .. ..7 8 A.B GO Victoria .. ..7 2 HURDLES. 2 miles. st, lb. St. lb. Alario .. .. 11 5 Chevalier.. „ 9 j Nigger .. .. 11 0 Marquis .. ..97 Minuot .. .. 13 2 Argylo .. .. a 0 Whalobone .. 10 2 Seagull .. ..9 0 Claudo .. .. 10 0 LilyLangtry ..9 0 For the Cup, Nannie reads about as well as anything, after whom I like Victoria. The Musket colt A.8., however, is a joker that may upset all calculations if ho only goes straight, and I doubt if there is anything engaged gifted with a bigger turn of foot. The Hurdle Race boars a very open aspect, but it is stated theChaafo stablehave a good thing in Chevalier, so I will award him my vote. He is said to have greatly im proved since he was brought up from Wanganui, and will have the services of Wattie. The best outsider I take to be Mr J. Lennard's recent purchase, Seagull. From the details of the running for the Australian Cup, which appears on the fourth page, it will bo seen that Welcome Jack was among the starters, but he col lided with some of the horses and fell— his rider, Ivimy, getting his wrist sprained. Clarence, ridden by Roddy Mo- Ivor, started for the Steeplechase, and although ho took all the jumps and at tho rivor turn was 15 lengths in front of Echo, tho latter drew level with him at the homo turn and won easily. Morven also beat Mr Pilbrow's 'chaser for second place, when about a distanco from the winning post. Clarence and Morven were the only two that stood up out of nine starters. It has been decided that the nomination of Revenge for the Henderson's Mill Cup and Hurdles was received too late, there fore ho will not bo among tho starters to morrow. Hippona.

MINING NEWS

(by telegbaph.—own correspondent,)

Thames, this day. Caledonian Low Level.—A strong lode has been] struck, in tho northern crosscut, and pierced for about three feet. It is pro bably Duko'a roof. The quartz is moro pro mising and contains bettor minoral than any previously met with. Itanhoe (Karangahake).—Tho general cleaning-up has resulted in a return of 1570zs Bdwts gold, for which about 170 tons were crushed. New Manukau.—The crushing from tho leader at battery level is shaping for a return of about three ounces per ton. Moanataiaki. — Guthrie, tribute., ob tained 33^028. Queen of Beauty.—The manager is or"'; * '■ ■ 'lader intersected a few di ya ago en (he weatim cross-cut at No. 11 level. .VnewJ.tr pping^tbis morning, pieces of quartz containing colours of gold were ound. i

OPENING OF ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL.

Scotch «_* A; ; I Tun now Cathedral of St p . opened at 11 o'clock yesterday n,^*" tho celebration of Ponti fica i H 5^ Bishop Luck, assirted by BfoJ?H Dunedin, Bishop R edwood J*** ton, and a largo number 'of '/%• clergy. These included the ■ _■_.' "k^ *Jj»««K»or Fynes, the Very $*X Walter Macdonald (Admin!..<. *»fe Very Rev Father Downey^ I Revs. Fathers Paul, o'B__ *h% (Master of Ceromoniesl fv._ V. T»*»_ Master of CeremoniS ofe^lS Noboa, 0.5.8., Lock os?\%r 0.5. J., Wissell, 0.5.8., fi' MS the choir), Collaghan, fcSHSB OS.B. (Private lecreta^tWM Tho assistant priest Wttß ,1,. „ B»ffi Father Walter.'the d<SMil werei theßev. Fathers O'Reil hi fei. and the deacons of the mam» Fathers Egan and Nob™ conspicuous by its handsome && toons, ond equally noticeabftS Bishop's throne, with its canon! ,V* % purple and its rich gold X? it will be remembered, were t" 88' R Archbishop Croko. WiS"** . church was crowded to S»e» .'il* minutes before that hour _»<_»_ <•» Mary, in their strikingly ___'u_i'l headed by their banner.mTi^ «J Cathedral, followed in t«H v T,»H Honour of the Bleseed fiS W the Guard of Honour of the»^ each body bearing it_ ?__*?*. banner. The memfir. of jftjg Doctrine Society were also 3H the members of the Hibemb B_S marched as far as the dow _?*' v nablo to obts in admission At fi__J* the Hobson Voluntee^uft^ Dtgnan, mustered at the Drill .lift*lll headed by the Garrison BandtJ^ Morns, marched to the CMfifiPA prelates, clergy, and acolytesS"l in processional order to ths.hSl. Priests' March from an oXt__(l_ 14 instrumentalists under Mr H. Cornish. Haydn's No. 2in Cwa,£^ for the occasion, and it wai verrXf? interpreted by a strong choir figSS Lonihan Miss Kirby vofggt ist. Bißhop Moran preachel «•_* on tho life of St. Patffifc hei sketched with muc^Sfe whose Christian virtues R J"j!j ary ardour he highly extoMlK pointing out tho lessons which H,_H tho great saint inculcated,.Bi_*.f" said that the faith of St. PiS-P1 ceased to exist in Ireland. ThiSuH preached by him, and above i_,ffiJM_ to the Holy See of St. Peter'r^H. forgotten, and nothing was mo»_!___l teristic of the Irish Church tfonfuXM to the Vicar of Christ. It wu Ikkffiß devotion, and obedience which nSBI tho faith of Ireland, and the nallEß tho raco, and it still seemed d__S?'__i the great missionary notioa ofE __H' Her sons when exiled carried ivitbtt__B faith of St. Patrick, and theenthniZ. _______ their race. Even here, in this _■_%?!» thoy found testimony to tbia itZJBi That day a special appeal wasraad.tt&,|Bf in the name of that glorious apotft %m had now erected this church, bitk_____!' lioved there still r.main.__ Hm _ „_____ it, so that thoir gift to Oo_ «™ IB i,B' j perfect, as it ought to be, He Mali! W. . thorn to be generous and to Ss__Bl of what God had given to Hj,H honour of God and the glory ofßtftwHl In ,i day or two they would celeflwi festival of St. Patrick. Theyw«l_*i^H . him for saying that he by no _nu>H _ proved of many things which mn!&,l theßo occasions. He asked them tc r«,| 1 from anything unworthy of b (julstßeM^K3 i an Irish Catholic. Let their canJu(|D abovo reproach, and bear iD mindferaH of his text, "We are the cUitiiH saints." A collection was then UWH ; aid of the building fund, and -ffitli ttt?________i , given by Archbishop Mersß,' ot SJJm|HB , yielded £471. Bishop Luck gitia^E Father Walter Macdonald;;.if. . HfH Redwood and Moran, £10eacli)'2iH|. Right Roy. Mon. ignor Fyw, aJK ■. , Solemn Pontificial Vespers were;«l^Ht,„ , in tho evening, the Cathodal Uinji^M^' 1 crowdod. Bishop Redwoid ptfi:iel|H| forcible sermon upon Chriat'B torn ,g| ; Pontius Pilate, "lo this ond _.I_Bs| . and for this cause came I iiifo Ilieigl^H| that I should bear witness nolo lit lirtlf He answered various objww »Jfe£' against the tenets and riwiPiw^l Church, and asserted tM'ra(itoDf;9| ono which could suocesshffi*fetit_\ii^BS infidelity of the ago, TfcwftWctnH were brought up to £350. lnßMtqHp tho amount of the coUectfo-jtitatyHE Father Walter took the.opt«itjiE| warmly acknowledge t_efafc'i»Mfi 1 many kind and generoua friends of oiic denominations. He appeared foftdtyMK . gratified at the successful result «■§; zealous and indefatigable laboinaWK i of tho Cathedral. Bj| Tho building which wasopeieoMHß with 6uch pomp will Bene «tfca.i^B& tho future Cathedral of Bt,' Pltrif .I^B septs similar in design taking 'tbjittiH j the old building. Übtil these tii^liiHK; commenced, however, the -moat .jB structure will bo allowed ttj. re_w.sßw stylo of architecture Vf^B^ known as geometrical GwH,'4h the nave is constructed''W: cemented outside, and roofeMßfl^H At tho western ond is a tomrltfn^Hf , and 76 feet in height, finuhe_:c_jSi^B octagonal epire, bringing tip tie'™«Hfc - tude to 140 feet, On thesummitjtf. |H| . stands a gilt cross 6 feet higK,TM""B| story of the tower forms the eatßMJJl^^B ' which is floored with encaustic fe'Mj » from it a staircase Isads totheo^BßE i The upper stage of the tower fopHMi'M i louvred openings, and cbntfiMniljMt} ■ mounted On massive wooden ([WiXHiff , bells were purchased in MjJjfß'WK , Luck, and they have c very *™MR I harmonious tone. Two refE^H i doors afford access from the jww.'flKf > interior of the Church, whmfawt.'lßp i by 85ft. long, There are threegffjM aisles, one being in the ceßtieiaf*^^ each of the sides. Thesepa_<Mi____i with encaustic tUes, and wKSH i of the floor is boarded.' No*j_SSBE ' ara now being made for the «"■ 1 the meantime u__ will be made o^Mr from the old building. The nan uW by buttresses into bu: bays, w»J» ; centre of each bay there.u.^ 'Smß ' window, so that the edifiwfe-Wjrj'fßß I twelve windows. In the;«^lJS____| ! bays of each side from «. WMI placed the confesaional; ttli___B 1 aro formed between the PME_R. ' the buttresses, and are .proMJ-B 1 handsome doors ornamented.mF^R 1 columns. At the western end "'"""r^E ' \ the organ gallery, which project. P'^m the firtt bays. It will be fc,» tain the organ purchased by,?'?fj"» The instrument is expecWA^W about three months. At prtsentßwj^* of the building is roofed witllSK^B ornamental dosigu. openmKWJ» made in the side of the oM#MfM£ ponding to the width onhemmwm the altar has been removed from«^B| position to the side wall of the«SM directly opposite the nsvf:Aj__lß handsome altar railing has «e^SsJ___l the altar itself has been deowa^W A new doorway', openMg.tMpgMl street has been made to the "JiT^B where tho altar formotly «■ portion of it will now serve gjSi,M modation of worebippers. ,"?,f ijm gallery at the opposite has been takon away, and tneSP" MW ncath converted into new MCrn^jm tho old sacristy will be "W as a baptißtry. The Mgl« is ventilated on Tobin's «|BH total cost of its erection J«g» be about £fl,ooo. -Messrs &.«pM Son were the architects, and f*Zjm Bros, the builders, and whilefH to bo congratulated upon "'ifßM nature of their design, th»'S»«B| an acknowledgment for the Sfjß which it has been M^Xjilii.Wl mains to add that hW|B with a variety of oil paintiDK among which, «.?»Jft-ff'W gallory, are portraits of rl« "". M& present Pope, Leo XIIL , B

PONSONBY REGATTA CLUB.

A meeting of subscribers to &£3m\\ Regatta Club was held *^%M Club Hotel on Saturday «#fr fl| attendance was small, .pWl^m Kenzie occupied the __Bl sheet was read, *nd *£&_■ finances were in a y fZvMwHk dition. Receipts c]aMJ/^Wi from the previous ywr'X«W___B £249 17s 9d, while expend^ yfjm by £227 13s 2d, leaving.a,^lSi____l £_2 4sSd. Tbeba!ance-6lie|S™ After some discussion it w E^m the next Regatta *»u'd;3 ti'*»| Monday, April 6th, but «gji«B. number p.esent.it was to postpone the electwn' %^S|KR Wednesday night, wbeettggßM torested in aquatic sports w r mnntin_r. __Fj ' " JBK.

THE AUCKLAND EVEJNIJSG iSTAIi MONDAY MARCH 16, 1885.



NEW 1885— xyiNTER goods.—lßßs WILLIAM R. BRIDCrMAN IS NOW SHOWING A Splendid Assortment of Choice Dress Goods New All-wool Frenoh Epingles, all shades New All-wool Kudos Cashmeres, all shades New All-wool Radame Cloths, all Bhados New Silk Spot Foule Cloths, all shades New All-wool Coloured Biarritz Cloths, all shades New All-wool Homespuns, all shades New Frenoh Merinos, Cashmeres, all shades New Estamene Serges. Poplins New Figured Dresa Goods, all marked at most reasonable prices Feather Trimmings, Black and Coloured New Stock Blankets, splendid value—from 5s 8d pair. New Pattern Cretonnes New Lot of Choice Laces, in Biaok, White, and Coloured Beautiful Assortment of New Frillings, Rib bons, &c. 40 Men's Black Paget Coats at 21s, worth 35s New Fur Capes from 7s 6d New Umbrellas from Is to 20s Ladles', Maids', and Girls' New Ulsters In variety Men's Macintoshes, a few slightly damaged half-price Several Job Lines at low prices to clear. Patterns Free by Post. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 288, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. TJOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Notice is hereby given that the AGENCY .hitherto held by Mr George William Jones, (jointly with MrLubbeb), has been;terminated by the Company, and MR RANDALL ALEXANDER LUSHER Has been appointed Sole Agent for the Auckland District Dated this 1-th day of March, 1885. Tint ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY By Its Attorney, Chas. Salter, Superinten dent for Australia and New Zealand.



mO THE LADIES OF AUCKLAND. Commercial House, 172, Queen-street, Mesdame 6,— Having mado extensive Alterations to our Premises, which have enabled us to add a DRESSMAKING, to our other Departments, under the management of Mrs Collen (nee Mian Bull), we are now in a position to execute any orders you may favour us with. Vfe also beg to inform you that our AUTUMN and WINTER GOODS are now to hand, and as wo have made oxtenslve purchases for all Departments, which are marked at our usual modesate price, we have every confidence in BsUeiting a share of your patronage. Youra respectfully, -WILSON, WILLIAMS & McCULLAGH.



15,000 15 000 15000 15000 15J000 GARLICK & CRANWELL HAVB FIFTEEN THOUSAND YARDS OF BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRY CARPETS IN STOCK, tasldcs KIDDERMINSTER KELT DUTCH. AND KENSINGTON SQUARES. The Greatest Variety in Auckland ! ! ! .APPF.TS Vory Cheap _ 3ARPETS Very Cheap I Tnpostry, from Is Dd 3ARPKT3 Very Cheap > 3ABPKTS Very Cheap Brussole, from 3s fld 3ARPETS Vory Ohoap / GARLICK & CRANWELL GAULICK & CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK it CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWELL (ron BEDSTEADS nnd BEDDING n BEDROOM FURNITURE » Roady DINING do. do. I DRAWING do. do. > for (lALL do. <10. I Delivory KITCHEN do. ___„ do. I .FFICE FURNITURE ' HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. BUY YOUR FURNITURE FROM GARLICK & CRANWELL, CHEAP FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Queen -street and Lome-street, Auckland. qPEOIAL NOTICE. Ilhavo received my second Slilpmont of AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, JI'ST OPENED, MSB TUB DOHIC, To which I invito tho inspection ot my Patrons and tho Public gonornlly. II L. POSSENNISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR & HABIT MAKER Shortlakd-Stbeet. WULFE'S SCHNAPPS. Thero aro many imitations, but by ni-ing ordinary intelli gence you nc_d not he deceived. Mutual JLife .Association op australasia. established july, 1809. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. the second oldest mutual life office in australia, THE Fits ST TO FREE ASSURANCE i-ROM RESTRICTIONS, AND THE ONLY ONE Established within tho last 35 yoars which has declared a Bonus upon AN ABSOLUTELY PURE PREMIUM VALUATION. "MEW 2J EALAND QFFICES: 81 QUEEN-STREET, DIRECTORS: A. G. HORTON, Esq., J.P.. Chairman ARTHUR HEATHER, Esq.! T. B. KENDERDINE, Esq., M.R.C.S., Eng. BANKERS : THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. SOLICITORS: MESSBS WHITAKER AND RUSSELL. 3rd QUINQUENNIAL INVESTIGATION. At 30th Juno. ISBI. and for which Bonus Certifi cates were issued January, 18S5, showed GROSS SURPLUS OF.. .. £5Q QQQ THE INVESTED FUNDS NOW EXCEED .. -£400,000 Special Notice. As all this ASSOCIATION'S POLICIES auk INDEFEASIBLE from date of issuo and NON FORFEITABLE while Surrendor Valuo lasts, thoy aro not affected by occupation, residence or cause of death, and hence NO EXTRA PREMIUM IS REQUIRED TO COVER WAR RISK IN THE SOUDAN, OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE WORLD. For TABLES OF RATES and REPORTS of the Progress and Present Position of this suc cessful Institution, apply at the Offices, or at any Agency throughout tho Colonies. WILLLIAM T. J. BELL, Rosident Secretary. T>REMISES QOLB, SALE OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, &o, &c, FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY., Discount, 3s in the £. np AND XX r. OOK E, 44 and 46, Victoria-street, ARTHUR EAD V, AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSB, 08, QUE_N-ST„ Begs to Announce the Arrival of SEVERAL OASES of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c, ex 8.8, Coptic and Oamaru, consisting of— VIOLINS. COPIES OF THE OLD MASTER 3, FRENCH COPIES. YOUTHS' VIOLINS. Fitted with Ordinary Pegs, or Wallis's Patent Holdfast Peos, which are Highly Reoom mended for the following reasons :— Whey do not slip, they turn more easily and regularly, they facilitate tuning in const, guence, they have a smoother hole for tht string, and are more durable. THE ABOVE INSTRUMENTS have been SPECIALLI SELECTED TO MY ORDER IN LONDON by an EXPERIENCED BUYER, enabing rao to guaranteo that every Instru ment will give satisfaction, while the LARGE NUMBER NOW IN STOCK AFFORDS A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKING A SELECTION. FLUTES. - COCOA WOOD, GERMAN SILVER KEYS AND TIPS, SLIDE HEAD, ONE, FOUR, OR SIX KEYS CONCERT FLUTES WITH CASES PICCOLOS IN D, E6, AND F PICCOLO AND FLUTE COMBINED, PILLAR KEYS FLAGEOLETS. IMPROVED BRASS CYLINDER FLAGEO LETS, VARIOUS KEYS CLAKIONETTES. ALBERT OR BRUSSELS, 14 keys, and RINGS IN ANY KEY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS. CORNETS, TENORHORNS, BARITONES, TROMBONES, EUPHONIUMS, BOM BARDONS, DRUMS, &0. HOR_TS. POST HORNS, DRAG HORNS, ALPINE HORNS BANJOS. DOBSON PATTERN, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN. PICCOLO BANJOS, with NiokelSilvkr Hoop. BANJO FITTINGS. STRINGS SEPA RATELY OR IN SETS. GERMAN CONCERTINAS AND ACCORDIONS, BEST QUALITY ONLY. These are treated as MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, each being examined and Bent out In Porfect Order. They must not, therefore, be CLASSED with the GOODS supplied by TOY DEALERS. A Large Variety of tho above Instruments, in cluding the Patent Broad Rood Accordion, in Solid Oak Case: Leather Straps—tho Strongest Instrument of the kind made. ANGLO-GERMAN CONCERTINAS. ALL WITH SEPARATELY-FITTED SCREWED NOTES, and NEATLY COVERED BOX. VIOLIN CASES. MAHOGANY, RO3EWOOD, WALNUT, fitted with Spring Clasps or Hooks VIOLIN FITTINGS. STRINGS, PEGS, BOW HAIR, TAILPIECES, BRIDGES, CHIN RESTS, BOWS (Brazil wood. Ironwood. Snakewood, &o.). MUTES, RESIN IN WOOD, CHINA and NICKEL SILVER HOLDERS. VIOLINCELLOS, FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. DOUBLE BASSES, THREE STRINGS MACHINE HEAD VIOLAS (TENOR VIOLINS), FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. PORTFOLIOS. OLD STYLE COMBINATION PORTFOLIOS, MUSIC ROLLS, UTILIS MUSIC CASE. THE DIGITORIUM. _hls REMARKABLE INVENTION materially assists any person to Play and become Perteot on the Pianoforte In an incredibly 8 PIANOFORTE FITTINGS. /NSULATORS, TUNING HAMMERS, DESK HOOKS, &o- METRONOMES. ROSEWOOD, with Bell, Best Quality. Precision W-iUe thanking my friends and customers for She patronage enjoyed since commencing business, I hope, by pursuing the course Hitherto adopted, to receive a continuance of SlS^esteeSSS favours, which will at all timea Undpromtfat ten Uoa, 68, QUEEN-STREET. ' AUOKLAND,



THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A COMPOUND EXTRACT OP EUONOMYN AND PODOPHYLLIN WITH TARAXACUM—It INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC TOR BILIOUS NESS, TORPID LIVER, DYSPEPSIA, FLATULENCE, AND LOSS OF APPETITE. 2s. 60. PER BOTTLE, M Mcm-s, cwws., aut-N s.rk... micm.lno



The Waterview Band of Hope gave a Eublic entertainment in the Primitive lothodist Schoolroom, Groat North Road, on Thursday ovoning last, tho object being to raiso funds for tho purohase of a har monium for tho uso of the church and Band of Hope. A goodly number of tho residents of the district and vicinity showed their sympathy with the object by attend ing. A lengthy and varied programme was very creditably gone through by the follow ing members:—-Mies M. and Master Tatter sall, Misses and Masters Sansom, Mies Cor nish, Mr Sage (a member from Waikato), Mr Jenkins, and the Misses Gibson, of Pon sonby, tho last two ladies contributing largely to the success of the evening by playing somo vory brilliant duets on tho pianoforte, and accompanying tho singers. One of Miss Cornish's songs was original, entitled, " The Wandering Boy's Return," and was received with great applause. Mr Tattersall (President of the Band of Hope) also gave a very humourous reading. Sir W.Hodgson (lately from Yorkshire) was the Chairman, and gave a very funny reading in the Yorkshire dialect. The usual votes of thanks closed tho meeting. Tho Sir Honry Uavelock Good Templars will hold an "at horn*" to-morrow ovening in the Alexandra-street School-room, consisting ot songs, recitations, violin solos, parlour games, and refreshments. Sewing Machines.— V. St Chambers, 20 Queen-street,—[Adyt.