SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AuoM-_ro—This evening, d.44; to-mortow •LuHokaV Hbabs —This evening, 9.4; to morrow morning, 9.23. Kaitapa Hbads-TUs evonlna, 10.11 i to- CBWMW morning, 10.33.

HHNSET.—This evening, 6.68. BUNKIHB.—To-morrow nioruing, 6,31. MOWN'B AGE.—New moon, 13th, 2.1 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

SO-PAY. Wenona, barque. Davis, from NewjjasSo Clansman, ».s.. Farquhar, from Taunuign Olenelg, ».s„ Amadeo, from Mercury Bar

DEPARTURES.

I_M7 arsons*. WeH_*i, 1.5., Orawford. for Whanaarel Maagwrov, »,s., JohnßOn. for Whangawi Watrarnpa, a.»„ Chatflold, for Sydnoy ._ . TO-DAY. LaJra, barque, Thow, tor London Annua, BChoonor, Miller, for Tonga _ Gienelg, s.s,, Amodeo, for Great Barrier

IMPORTS.

Per Wenona, from Newoastle—B6o tonß coal.

EXPORTS.

Per Walrarapa. for Sydney—ill kegs butter, 199 sacks potatoes, OS doors, 20 saoks gum, 100 bundles mantelpieces. 69 doors, 37 bales fungus, 31 casks llmojnleo, 10 tierces boot 17 bundles Blelves and sundries.

Per Adah, for Samoa: 100 kogs beef, to kegs beef, 31 kegs pork, 20 oases potatoes, 5 coses on teas.

Ik war. a Coabtwisk.—Llr.etto. from Thames, with 21,000fL tlmbor: Rata, from Walnra. with SO,. Ooft. timber; Mana. from Tairua, with 27.000 ft. timber; Lagoon, from Rangltoto, with 83 tans stone. Outwards Coastwibs.—Ruakako, for Otakl; Lizotto, tor Thames; Bate, for Walara; Lagoon, for Lake. _he kotoh Adah (Captain Sloane) oleared at the Customs today for Apia (Samoa). Passon *_Bra—Mrs Roeenberg and infant The Bvhoonor Gleaner goes from bare to Meroury Bay to load tlmbor for Duocdin. She cleared outwards at the Customs to-day. The Bohoonor Quoen loft Heklanga tor An. k lmd yesterday. Tho suhooncr Aurora tailed for Tonga early this morning.

The B.s. Staffli loft for Kawau this morning vith M. da Harven. She will return this even lag.

Tha s.s. Gienelg arrived from Mercvry Bay at an early hour this morning, and left for tho Qraat Barrier at 10 a.m.

Tha barque Lalra loft for London this morn ing. Passengers;— Mrs Harvey and family, Mrs Thow and Infant, Mr and Mrs Burford. Tha brigWavo, whioh recently struck on a shoal at Kaipara. was submitted for Salo by auction this mornlpg at Messrs Tonha and Co.* mart. Bidding commenced at £10, and ad vanced to £65, at which prlco she was knooked •town to Mr J, . mitli.

The s.B. Clansman arrived fxom Tauranga at 5 a.m. Passengors: Mesdamos Mandeno, Herbert Ohadwlok, Bryco. Hurrell (21, Gavcn, Beals. Mllford, Mlbsob Herbert, Chadwick. Burrell, Atkina, Hlngston, Gloeaon. Messrs Bannett Purdle, Oossar, leitt, Wcetgate, Mandano, and 1 steerage. The B.S. Walrarapo left for Sydney lastevon- Ing with the following passengers:—Mesdames HUnt, Thorpe, McDougal, Russell, Misses Hunt Muir (S). Williams (2), Smith. Hutchinsonrßan- Bbaw, Messrs Vane, Hutchinson, Oodga, Brind, Buck, Mackay. Hooko. Craig, Manning, Cham bars, Captain Mulr, Masters Mujr (2), Dr. Fox, Mr and Mrs Mulr, and __ In tho steerage. The following of the Union Company's Btoamors are duo to arrive hore next week s- Penguin (at Onehunga), from Southern ports, Sunday, 9 a.m.; Ohau, from tho South, Monday, 10 a.m.; Ringarooma, from Sydnoy. and Roto mahana, from Molbourno via the South, Mon day morning. The barque Wenona, with cohl from New castle dropped anchor off Rangltoto Roef this morning. She left N_wca.tlo on January -Oth. with light N.H. winds, which continued until February let Then hnd a moderate Dreeze from tho southward until making the Throe KtoKS on Saturday last. Uad light, variable winds and calms pown the coast.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL.

Stella, s.h., Gray, from Kaipara.

DKPARTURE. Stella, 8.8., Gray, for Wellington.

The Government steamer Stella arrived froyi I-.lpu.in yrstordnv. She loft again for Welling ton at 8 o clock this morntog, Tha Union Company's s.s. Penguin is dna from the South at 8 o'clock to-morrow morniag.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Grbtmouih, this day.-Sailed: Herald, Jar Onahnnga, 9 p.m. yesterday. WHANGAHEt, this day. -Arrived, from Auck land: Waltoki, 3.3. a.m.; Macgregor, 8 _,_».; Wellington, __.m. Waitara, this dar.-Arrived: Lalla Roekh, from Onehunga, T.iOa.m. Mblbournb, yesterday.—Arrived, this morn ing: To Aimu, from tho Ilhiff. Sydney, yesterday.—Arrlvod this morning: R.M.b.b. City of Sydney, from Auckland. Sailed, yestciilay afternoon: The lllngaroovnn, for Auckland. Lyttblton, yestrrdoy;—Sailedj Rotomahana, for the North. Pasaengors for Auckland—Ml«» Warron, Messrs Fnsbery. French, ColbrooH. K. Parker, Rev. Mr Hans. Grafton, s.b., tor Wel lington.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Maim wim. Close as under— Monday. 16th Februaty. For Herd's Point etc., per Argylo, at 11 a.m. For Walters, New Plymouth, etc., per Oreti, at 1 p.m. For Coramandel, per Couomandel, at 11.30 a.m. Tobbday, M^rchS. Per 8.8. City of Sydney, as follows »— For Navigators Islands, Sapdwleh Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Contra), and South America, and British and Foroiai. West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent Of Europe, at 1 p.m. i Money orders, registered letters and news papers, at ll SO a.m. Lato lottors. bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to tho postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on boara the Btsamor up to tho time of BaiDhg. This mail will bo due to London on Friday, April It), JBBS. 8. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Chief Po-t-offlqe, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc

FEBRUARY 14, 1885. Opera Boon—"The Queen's Favourite," 8 fern. Y-.M.0. A.—Evangelistic Sorvico, 7.80 p.m.

Births.

FONDER.—On the 11th instant, at her residence, Ht. Mary's Road, Ponsonby, tho wife of V. Neville ft. Ford or of a daughter (prematurely). Still-born.

PHILIFS.-On Fob. 12, at Vincent-street, Mrs Cbas. P. Philips of a daughter.

BPKieHT.-On February 11th, 1835; at her r. si- 3 once. Bealey-Btrcet Thames, the wifo of W. . Speight ot a daughter.

Marriages.

EVERTON-ROSE,-On the 28th January, at Wesley Church, Wellington, by the Rev. It. Baumber, William 11. Everton, lato of Kidder minster, England, to Maria, eldest daughter of Mr John Rose, of Auckland. MACK_Y-__OYD.-0n Fobruary 13. at Pon sonby, by the Roy. R. F. Maonlcol, Thomas Maoky, Jun„ to Elizabeth Stuurt Lloyd. BHAW—FINLAY.-On Fob. 10. at St. James's Church, by tho Roy. It F. Maonlcol, Bavld Johu, eldest aon of James Edward Shaw, shipwright North aiioro. to MarY, youogost dnughtor of Archibald Finluv. oarponUir, late of Glasgow. Homo papors pleoqe copy. VHSnB— O'BRIEN.—On January 39. 1883. at St. Bonodlot's Church, by the Very Roy. Cuthbcit Downey, 0.5.1)., John, eldest son of Mr J. Webb. Yvuikato. to Jano, youngest daughter of Mr Danlol O'Brlon, Auckland.

Deaths.

TAYLOR—On February 10, at the rcsldonco of his son, -Ctnneal House, Ponsonby Road, James Taylor, in his 8-th your. The funeral will leave his lato rasidooco on Sunday lint, at half-past 8 o'clock.

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

SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 14, 1885.

For the mum that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance^ And the good that we can do.

General Scratchley, the High Com missioner for New Guinea, is now on his way to New Zealand, to confer with the Government upon the duties and responsibilities of this colony in con nection with the administration of the newly-acquired territory. The liability of the colonies for the cost of managing the affairs of the protectorate has been a subject of debate in the neighbouring colonies. The "Sydney Morning Herald," describing the course of the negotiations, says:— •

As soon as it was ascertained that no provision had been made by the Imperial Government for sending General Scratchley to tho seat of his Government, tho Acting Colonial Secretary, in an interview with him, placed at his disposal, for the period of six months, the colonial warship Wolver ene, at the same time undertaking to main tain that vossol in her proaont condition, and leaving the defraying of the cott of any increased crow to the contri butions to be made by tho colonies, and also by tho Imporiol Government. This oourso was] intimated to the Imperial Government, and it was ascertained that there was no intention on their part to undertake any portion of tho cost of tho maintenance of the protectorate, and there was somo doubtexpressed as to thede-irable. noes of employing tho Wolverene in tho service. The Colonial Secretary then pointed out that tho offer of the Wolverene had boon made solely from a desire on the part of this Government to aid as far a* [lossibla in tho establishing of the protec torate, and if such offer was not accepted Go-oral Scratchley would be compelled to charter some merchant vessel unless the Lords Of the Admiralty placed ono of Her Majesty's ships at hi* disposal. It was also intimated to the Imperial Govern ment that Genotal Scratchley had provisionally accepted the offer made by the Colonial Government, which was the only way of surmounting the difficulties of his position. Tho Colonial Secretary further intimated that if any more difficulties were placed in tho way of tho Government of this colony in endeavouring to assist in the establishment of the necessary authority in conneotion with Now Guinea, this Government would decline to take any furthor steps in the matter. A copy of this communication to the Imperial Government was addressed to tho Premiers of the Australian colonies. It _ac, more over, pointed out by .'the Government ef this colony that the contribution of this and the other Australian colonies was only mado on the understanding that a portion of the expense attending tho establishing oi the Imperial authority in Now Guinea would be borne by the Imperial Govern ment. Various telegrams bavo been re ceived from England on these matters. The offer ot the Wolverene has been ac cepted by the British Government, and it haß been intimated that the question of contribution Is now under consideration.

Victoria endorsed the policy of the adjacent colony in asking for some dearer definition of the liability of the colonies for the Imperial expenditure on New Guinea, and Mr Service has informed the Colonial Office that the colonies will resist any increase in the grant df ,£15,000 without further in formation and a measure of control. These remonstrances hare caused the Home Government to review its refusal to share in the expenses of the pro tectorate, although the modified pro posals hare not yet been intimated. General Scratchley, no doubt, considers himself in a sense an officer of the colonial Governments, and he is bound by his instructions to pay attention to any advice they may tender him, although not required to act npon it. His visit tb New Zealand is entered upon with the object of placing himself en rapport with the Government of this colony, but he may also desire to confer with his brother officer and coadjutor in the work of colonial defence,. Sir William Jervois. ,

The Latest Fenian Threat.

It would be the height of folly on tho part of the British Government to pretend to ignore that wildly treasonable and criminal announcement which has appeared in the "United Irishman " newspaper in Dublin, offering a reward of £10,000 for " the body of the Prince of Wales dead or alive." The very extravagance of tho idea may lead to its significance being misunderstood, and to its author being looked upon as a fanatic or madman, more to bo pitied than blamed. To take such a view may be to invite dis aster. The experience of the late dyna mite outrages at Westminster and tho Tower of London should prove that nothing is too daring for these reck less conspirators against the peace of England. It should be remembered, also, that a distinct warning was given months beforehand that these outrages were contemplated ; and though for a time extra vigilance was enforced, that was soon re laxed, and the vile plotters were not slow to take advantage of the opportunity. It would almost appear that modern Irish " patriots " framed their ethics on the model of the Arabs, who hold it is a virtue to steal, provided the thief has given due notice of his intention. In like manner ! these misguided advocates of outrage and assass-nation may justify their actions and view the most contemptible practices as brave and praiseworthy deeds. The Phoenix Park tragedy would have seemed incredible had anyone foretold it; and . tho gang of desperadoes in Dublin having had their attention turned to higher game, than landlords and bailiffs, may thrill the oivilised world with a deed of greater daring and horror. The printers and pub lisher., of the newspaper named will,, no doubt, be imprisoned for having inserted the notice ; for dear though the liberty of the press may be, it cannot be allowed to suggest assassination and incite to treason. The old adage that " Threatened people live long" may be quoted to prove that the heir-apparent is in- no special danger from the daggers or dynamite of Irish conspira tors ; but the saying only holds good when forewarning has led to forearming and the adoption of precautionary and protective measures.

Who is to Have India?

Such is tho question which Britain and Russia may have to decide on the battlefield in the courso of a few years, or as an alterna tive the Northern Colossus must bo allowed to annex Turkey. Meanwhile, a Commission is engaged in fixing the English and Russian frontiers in the East, and a cable message

which wo publish to day foreshadows the outcome of its labours. At Morv, Russia has reached tho Afghan frontier, and tho proposal of the Czars representatives is that tho range of mountains known as tho Hindoo Koosh should form tho mutual boundary of English and Russian possessions. This will doubtless bo agreed to, for no better frontier lino could bo found than those giant barriers ; but to guard against Russian intrigues withthoAmoor of Afghan istan it is imperotivo that tho British should hold Herat, which has justly been called "Tho Koy of India." Sir Peter Lumsdon, who is tho British hoad of tho Frontior Commission, may bo trusted to boo that Russia is not left with a freo line of advonco open from the Caspian to our Indian possessions. Russia is prosontly making onormous war like preparations in tho Black Soa, which can only indicate nggrosivo intentions. Four ironclads of tho hoavicst typo nro being built at Sobostapol and Nicolaioll', granite docks to cost £25,000 aro boing constructed at tho iiret-namod place, a groat naval station is being forinod at Novorossi.sk, £2,000,000 sterling having boon voted for that puoposo—part of tho plan boing tho camfilotion of a second lino of raifwh^' connect ing the Black Sou with tho Caspian. With thoso linos in oporation, Russia would bo in a strategic position of groat advantage if she wished to soizo India, and tho only safeguard against hor advnnco is tho maintaining of Horat, near tho i'orsian frontier of Afghanistan, as a British out post. Thoßofnct. oronotboinglostsightofby Britisluiiplomatietsau.military men, Thoir safeguard lies in tho possession of tho pnssos of Afghanistan, tho Rod Soa, and,according to sonio authorities, tho construction of a railway up tho valley of tho Euphrates. Moro efficacious than any or all of thoso as a moans to thwart Russian designs will bo n policy of conciliating tho Indian races nnd imbuing them with a lovo of English rulo ond institutions.

This being St, Valentino's Day, tho letter* carriers wore heavily laden with warm ami mischievous missives in tho burning sun shine. From time immemorial the custom of sending valentines has been practised, and judging from tho exhibition of prints inthewindowsof thoQuoon-.troot.tn .oners, tho custom is not likely soon to <lio out. Wo aro not euro that tho old saint inl.lutoii tho sending of protendod lovo-lottors, or whether ho was capablo of writing in hi i far-back misty ago. It seems mora reason nblo to supposa that tho youthful practica is associated with tho pairing of birds in snring-tiino. We notice, howovor, that Valentino letters through tho post woro loan numerous than on previous Valentino anni versaries.

Mr D. G. MacDonnoll, Hon. Secretary to tho Vogel meeting, has as yot received no intimation from Sir Julius as to tho timo when he may bo oxpooted to arrivo in Auck land, but it is boliovod that ho will arrivo by tho steamor to-night. Wo understand fiat during his slay in Auckland ho will put up at Oram's Hotel, llobson street. The Committee havo boon at con- Bldorablo pains to mako tho mcoting on Tuosday next a succoss, and invitations hnvo boon issued to oil tho membors of tho Houso of Representative, of tho Auckland provincial district, tho foroigu oonsuls, mombors of local bodies, heads of tho load ing morcantilo firms, officers of tho trade societios, etc., to tako Boats on tho platform. Hia Worship the Mayor will preside.

Infectious diseases appear to bo on tho Increase in the city just now. Since Thursday last tho Sanitary Inspector has boon informed of throo cases of diphtheria in tho Grafton Ward ,- one case of diphthoria in tho North Ward, and ono case of scarlatina in tho East Ward.

Wo have several times of late had occa sion to direct attention to tho cnrolossneae with which blasting operations aro con ducted in tho Mount Eden district. Yes terday, as Mr J. C. Firth was riding along the road near the Rifle Rango, a shot wont off, and several fragments of stono were thrown quite close to him. Not a word of warning was given by thoso in charge of the works.

A little girl of throo years of ago, named Minnie Gregory, daughter of Capt. Gregory, of C'llogo Road, sustainod an Incised wound over tho loft eye by falling out of bed this morning. Her mother con veyed her to Dr. Torment's surgery, where the wound was stitched up.

The attention of Sergeant Clark,o of tho water police, has boon called to tho fact that a man named James Allison, 45 years of ago, left the Britomart Hotel on tho .morning of the Gth inßtnnt, and has not boon heard of sinco. Tho man left Bomo tools and other property at the hotel, and it is considered likely that ho may have mot with somo accident.

A man named William Atkinson was ar rested on warrant this morning by Con stable Dews on a charge of using threaten ing language to Goorge M. McCrao, coopor, of High-stroot. Tho case will come before tho Police Court ou Monday morn ing.

When Mr Ballanco was ot tho Thames the other day, tho residents of that Micaw borish township kopt him going with depu tations from early morn till midnight. Many Auckland people acquainted with tho worthy chairman of the Thames County Couaoil, were surprised to boo him peram bulating Qucen-stroet on tho day that tho Minister wns at tho Thames. "Ilow is thia Brodie?" said one. " Has your county got all it wants?" "Well, no," ropliod Mr Brodie, " but thoro ia only a couplo of hun drod to get from him, and it's a moral that wo get it."

A lirooccmrxl at Mr Lillowall's general Store, DoTonport, yesterday. It originated in a crate of crockery, but was fortunately discovered and suppressed before much damage was dono. The loss is estimated at £50. Mr Lillowall's stock is coverod by an insurance policy in tho Now Zealand Office for £800. Ho values his stock at £3000 so that had not the fire beon dis covered at an oarly nt_ge,*tho loss would have beon considerable.

The following notices of motion havo boon givon for tho next mooting of the City Councilt—By Cr. Upton: "That tho Streets Committee be requested to ascertain what arrangements can bo made with the owners of property con cerned in the proposed oxtonoion of Harbour-street to Freoman's Bay, and to report." By Cr, Cooper: (1) "That a copy of tho Superintending Engineer's ro. port re etato of machinery at the Western Springs bo forwarded to Mr Hanna, the late enginoer-in-chargo; (2) That copies of all memos, intended to be placed before tho Council by heads of departments be supplied to Councillors, together with tho business list." By Cr. Barns: " That a lamp bo erected on tho south corner of Karangahapo Road and Symonda-strcet."

To tho Editor: Sir,—The state of tho railway station at Henderson is a perfect disgrace, and I think it is nearly time that something was done by tho railway manage mont to alter it. First, thoro is no room sot apart for the u.o of ladies or children who travel this way, and the dirt and filth havo accumulated for months, and in this hot weather the consequences aro unbearable. There is a eood deal of traffic hero, so some thing should bo done.—l am, &c, Tra veller.

Tho first of a specially-arranged railway excursions took place to day, tho destina tion being Mercer, where canoe, hurd'e races, and other sports had been improvisedi The arrangements of the railway depart ment were made upon the most liberal scale, comfortable carriages being provided to accommodate a largo number of excursionists. The train was also to run through without Btopp3ge c, except for water. The fare had been fixed at the low rate of five shillings. Similar excursions in Christchurch have attracted 1,200 people, yet in Auckland only 150 turned up. These pleasant Saturday trips into the country cannot be maintained unless the public show a greater apprecia tion of them. On Saturday noxt, Mr Hudson, the manager, intends trying an excursion to Helensville, and arrangements havo been made for a trip down the Kaipara rivor to Shelly Beach forthoee who wish to avait themsolvca of it. We hope there will bo a better response this time, in order that tho enterpriso'of the manager may receive encouragement, and the pleasant summer outings which have proved so popu lar in the South may be preserved for the benefit of the people of Auckland.

At the annual meeting of the City Guards, held at tho Drill-shed (Captain Isaacs in the chair), t'.io annual report and balance-sheet were read by the Secretary, and accepted. Sergeant Hay and Volunteer Alloway were appointed auditors for the ensuing year, and Sergeant Montgomery wos re-appointed Secretary. The Chairman notified that, on Tuesday evening next, the election of a sub lieutenant would take place in lieu of Lieutenant B. Cooper, resigned.

A meeting of the creditors of F. O. Fisher, snrveyor, was held yesterday, but in order to settle a question of account with Messrs Paul and Gould, whom the debtor cluimed as his partners in certain transactions, an adjournment was made till Tuesday, when Messrs Paul and Gould are expected to be present to give evidence.

Hugh Kirkwood, who was examined in bankruptcy bofore tho Official Assignee to day, said he commencod business as hotel keeper at Aloxandru five years ago, with goods, etc., advanced by Ryan, 8011, and Co., spirit merchants, Auokland. At tho end of a yoar ho withdrew, owing thorn £400, and started business as a sharobroksr at To Aroha. Gavo this up after four or five months and wont to Coromnndol, whore ho carried on for two yoars a similar business. Not succoo'ding tlioro, ho camo to Auck land in 1882, and had sinco carriod on tho business of n sharobrokor hero. During thoso fivo years ho had not earned a Hvlne for himsolf and family, and his dobts hod accumulated to £080, including a brewor s nccount of £85. Thoro woro also accommo dation bills for £02, which had been in creased from the actual sum of £30 15s by interost and Court oxponsos. His wholo asßots consisted of about £20 worth of iur nituro, ovor which thoro was a bill of sale, and ho had not tho slightest prospect of ovor satisfying his creditors. Ho had filod to avoid imprisonment for dobt.

A lost child, a littlo boy about four years of ago, wub found crying for his mothor in Viotorin-troofc this morning, and taken by tho constablo to tho policostation. He was barefooted, and woro an untrimmed straw hat.

Mootings of creditors in tho estates of Ingram __ Co. and Joseph Armifc woro to have boon hold today, but lapflod for want of a quorum.

An inquest on tho body of tho man Tliies, who in supposed to havo com mitted suicide by taking a dosoof " Rough on Hats," was procsoding at tho Hospital wlion wo wont to press.

Wo rogret to loam that Mr W. Lankham, tho well-known crickotor, has suffered a re lapse. Ho had two bad turns last wook, but is now a groat doal hotter.

To tho Editor : Sir,—Will you kindly in form mo tho reason why some shopkoopers in Auckland aro nllowodto havo blinds in front of thoir shops and keop open on Sun days, and othors not? It sooms funny to an Englishman.—Yours, otc, Nkw Chum. — [All Sunday troding is punishoblo under tho Police Offences Act.—Ei.E.S.]

Tho charge of disoboying lawful com mands against Guisoppo Martin, a Boamon on the Fronoh barquo Esnoranco, was again brought, forward before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., in tho R.M. Court; Mr S. Hoskoth for tho captain, and Mr Cotter for defen dant, Mr Cottor argued tho points of law, which ho had previously submitted ; Mr S. Hoskoth ropliod. Tho caso was brought under tho Foreign Soatnon's Act. His Worship promised to consider tho matter, and givo his decision on Monday noxt.

Tho drawing for Mr S. R. Kcoslng'g Art Union pictures took placo otMr Looch's Art Gullory at 4.30 yostorday afternoon, undor tho Biiporintendonce oi a committee of sub scribers. Tho following woro tho prize winners i—lst prizo, gold modal pioturo, C. Arnold ; 2nd, " Morning Scono, Waikoto," G, Pierco; 3rd, "Amohia," M. Corcoran; 4th (bronzo modal), •■ Flbli,"J. Finkon | sth, largo mirror (clomatla), A. Tilly j 6th, lar^e consul m'r.'or (iow), Mrs Gwynno, Hamil ton ; 7th, ovnl mirror (clomntia), J. Sec combo ; Bth, panel mirror (juponica), .1. Mason; oth panol mirror (rohes), J. Black, To Kopuru; 10th, long vaso (roses), F. Howiu : 11th, long vaso (pansy), F. Brookfiold ) 12th, round vaso (pansy), J. Humphries; 13th, vaso (Florentine roses), A. Nathan; 14th, vaso (syringe), J, Miller [ 10th, vaao (chryßanthomum), S. Coombes; 10th, vaao (goranlum), J. M. Lennox.

A harvest thanksgiving service was held In tho Holy Trinity Church, Dovonport, last evening, Tho building was handsomely decorated with ohoico -elections of flowers, fruit, vogotables, grain, etc., includ ing a protty scroon compoßed of wheat and outs in stalk, r>o, and various fruits, which was suspended ovor tho chancel, noar the choir. Tho oongrcga tion wu well' represented. Tho service was conducted by tho incumbent, Rev. J. Bates, who was assisted by tho Rev. F. Long and Rev. W, E, Porcival. The offer tory, which amounted to £7 12s, is tj be dovoted to tho now pulpit fund. The decorations aro to remain in the church over Sunday, and on tho following day tho fruit will bo forwarded to tho Hospital as a proaont to tho patients. In tho coureo of his opening remarks tho Rev. Mr Bate, referred in tonne of rogrot to tho death of Gonoral Gordon. Tho programme was as follows: — Voluntary, First Lesson, Rev. Long ; anthem, " Praise tho Lord," choir j Second Lesson, Roy. Long; hymn ; address, Rev. Porcivnl ; anthom, "Ye Shall Dwell in tho Land," choir; address, Rev. Bates; voluntary, "With Verdure Clad" ("Creation"); Miss N. Burgoaa rendered with npprooriato expression tho solo, "Ho Shall Dwell in tho Land." The concluding voluntary was "And tho Glory " ("Messiah"). Tho choir Bang woll, and showed that a considerable improvement had boon effected recently. It will compare favourably with tho choirs of many city churches. Mr A. Bortloy presided at tho organ.

At tho monthly mooting of tho Parnell Volunteor Firo Brigade, hold in the firo station, tho Brigade acknowledged .'ocoiving tho sum of throo guineas from Mr T. Waters, of Parnell, through tho Parnoll Borough Council. It was ngrood to cele brate thoir first anniversary with a solect ball, to bo hold on tho tenth of April noxt. Mr Austin Walsh was pioposed aa an honorary mombor.

Thoro is on exhibition at Mr Norrio'a shop in Shortland-Btrcot a bedroom suite mado from tho pick of Now Zealand woods, to tho order of Mr William Listen, of South Australia. Thoy compriso a gom wardrobe, duchess pair, and Duko of Edinburgh choHt of drawers. As thofio articles will be on oxhibition onty forafow days, visitors and others should call and eco what beautiful furniture is made in this city.

Mr Booth, aocompaniod by Mr Josoph Newman nnd the Roy. W. fe. Rice, pro ceeded on a visit to tho Woikato yester day. Mr Booth is to spook at Cambridgo, and will then proceed overland to the Hot Lake, returning to Auckland before tho end of noxt wook. Boforo he loaves Auckland for the South, he will spend an ovening with tho members of tho ohoir that bo efficiently assisted during the mission here.

At tho quarterly aesßion of tho Viotorio Lodgo, 1.0.G.T , Newmarket, on Thurs day ovening, tho proceedings woro of more than ordinary intorost. The Lodge during tho poet quarter has boon " manned" by sisters, and tho onorgy displayed by them during their term of office is another proof of tho old adage that " when woman will, -ho will, and no mistake about it.'' Bro. Goorgo Kont, whe has boon appointed Lodgo Deputy, was, on his commission boing road, duly invoeted with his insignia of office by tho retiring Lodgo Deputy, who congratulated him on being tho representa tive of bo thorough and consistent a temperance reformer as Bro. C. G. Hill, our preeeht Grand Chief Templar. The following oificors woro installed for tho ensuing quarter :—J. Robertson, C.T. ;G. T Keet'Oy, V.T.j H. Kent, Secretary- W. Spcakman, A. Secretary ;J. Mnguire, Financial Secretary; V. Jenkins, Trooßurei". C, LoFauno, Chaplain j T. Biggs, Marshall ; F. Camwoll, A M. i 8. L'auchian, Scntinol; G. Duncan, LG, j W. Carroll, Librarian. Somo arrangomenta were made re nomina tion of candidates for tho Licensing Com mittee

To tho Editor: Sir,—l notice in your excellent paper of to-day, undortho hoading of " Tablo Talk," that in reply to a certain advertisement for a book-keeper there were 69 applicants. Now if, as it is in all probability, in answerte "J.S.W.'s" adver tisement, you will find that tbero is afar greater number than that; for if it be the advertisement referred to, it is also adver tised in tho "Horald," and thoro must be somo applicants at that office. How strange it is that bo many young men should be lying idle nnd doing nothing to earn an honest living. What is the cause, and where is tho remedy ? For myself, I see no other remedy than grin and bear it. Some people say there is plenty of pick and shovel work ;go to work by the sweat of your brow. Perfoctly logical; but I would remind such persons that it is a very open question if contractors would havo them to work at any pi ico, if the bookkeepers even were willing to accept it as a last resource. Now, what are thoy to do ? Something ought to bo done. Who will be their champion ? Or _re they to starve ? They have nothing, tho samo as in the old country, to fall back upon—some thing they are not ashamed of, I mean the army and navy, for none is in existence hero. I myself had a splendid opening of fered mo Borne time aso by oneoi our local tradesmen, namely, 18s a week, and find your own board and lodging. Splendid wages (for the colonies) for a young man of 24 years! I also noticed in our morning paper of yesterday, an advertisement for a young man for paper warehouse, wages £1 a week- What a generous offer 1_ I wonder how many applicants? What in ducement is there for a man to be honest ? £1 a week wages, and he pays £1 a week board, lodging, and washing, while his clothes, and extras ho -must have, come from where ? Trusting in the interest of the book-keepers you will kindly insert this in your valuable paper and oblige—Yours, &c, A New Chdm Our of Wokk. '

To tho Editor : Sir,— Knowing that your valuable paper ia always open for justipo, I would ask you if tho driver of on ongine is supposed to avoid danger when it is in sight of him ? This last wook or two a horse ond a cow havo boon killed within 200 yards of each othor, when both accidonts could havo been prcvontod. The horso ran along tho line, and tho driver would not stop.— Yours, &c, W.M., Onohunga.

Mr Northe, who lost his foot in n tram way nccidont, some days ago Is doing as well ns can bo expected.

A young girl nnmod Margaret Honny, aged about 16, wob committed to jtlio Lunatic Asylum yesterday on the medical certificates of Drs. Lowis and Walkor.

Tho disgraceful shanties near tho Pro vincial Hotel, Shortland-streot, which havo for several years formed a rendeavous for known thiovos and the worst of characters, were yosterdny condotnned, and will bo demolished in tho course of tho present month.

Mr T. B. Hannaford, of matrimonial aconcy colobrity, has just received a mag nificent frosted cake, which makes the third sent to him yearly by a' well-to-do muster bakor down South in grateful remembranco of his services in finding the donor a wife. The cake, unfortunately, got injured during its transit, but female fingers have deftly hidden tho breakage. It bears on tho top tho Now Yoar'a greoting in frosted sugar. An advertisement anont it appears in our personal columns of yesterday's and to day's issues.

At a mooting of tho Eight Hours' Demon stration, held ot the Working Mon _ Club lust ovening, it was unanimously agreed that His Worßhip the Mayor bo requested to proclaim St. Patrick's Day as a public holiday, and a deputation was appointed to wait on him for this purpose ; also that cir culars bo forwarded to tho omployers, urging thorn to grant a holiday.

Amony tho specimens of handwriting handed up to Professor Hugo in the-Tem perance Hall last night, was one which road —"Supposod death of Gonoral Gordon." At onco leaving tho character of tho writer for that of tho subject of tho writing, Pro fessor Hugo said ho had boon boon dcoply grioved »t receiving tho news of Gordon's death. When some years ago ho road tho account of his triumphant march through China, ho rocogniscd him as tho greatest military genius — and the best man—that England lias yet produced, and he had often mnrvollod that tho English Government should havo allowed him to romain in comparative obscurity. Thoso romarl^ wore received with sym pathetic applause by the audience

Mr Hardwick, organist to St. Paul's Church, will givo an organ recital next Friday ovonlng, at tho church.

At tho mooting of tho Board of Educa tion yesterday afternoon, an application for tho expenditure of £150 upon tho Nolson streot School playground was doferred for roferonco to tho Committoo, whilo tho ques tion of tho drainago of tho Mount Hobaon Boyß' School was referred to Mr Allright for his report as to tho beet means to bo , adopted. Mrs Loavitt lectured at the Newton Con gregational Church last evening on •' Alcohol as a Modicino." Tho lady, who was Introduced by the Roy. Mr Adams, strongly advocated the disuse of alcohol as a modioine, and quoted the experience of Colonel Sykes, who had a military com mand in Madras, I.dia, in 1849. This officer divided bis men into thrco divisions, vh., total abstainers, moderate drinkers, and heavy drinkers. In ono year tho deaths amongst the total abstainors wore 11*10 per cent. ; moderate drinkers, 23 per cent. ; and heavy drinkers, 46-10 per cent. Sho gavo instances of many useful lives ruined by the use of intoxicants, and roforrcd to the success of tho Lindon Tem peranco Hospital. In conclusion sho nppcalod to the ladies present to join tho Wtmon'sTomperance Union, and invited all hor audience who bod not dono bo to take tho blue ribbon. Several persons wore in vosted with the azure insignia of total abstinence.

A lecture on " Quoor Parsons " was de livored.by tho Rev. J. G. Wilson at the Baptist Church, I'ansenby,' last evoning. Mr G. W. Owen occupied the chair. The lecturo, which was of an inetructing character, reviewed the sermons, stipends, congregations, ability, work, fidelity, aud critics of tho profession, and introduced various amusing anecdotes. The difficul ties parson, havo to contend with, such oa in pecuniary matters, and in the pleaaing of peculiarly constructed congregations, wore also described, and the work accom plished by such preachers as John Hall, llowe, and Spurgeon, was briefly related. The lecturo was listened to with interest throughout, and at its close a vote of thanks was returned to the lecturer.

To the Editor: Sir,—Re your statement in tho Stak of 12th inst., as to suburban building sites boing apparently a drug in tho market, would it not be worth the consideration of tho owners of such sections why this ehotfld be tho case? If they would only look tho question fairly in tho face, I think thoy would bo forced to tho conclusion that it is bocauso they put a fancy price on thoir land. For months I have been carefully scanning your advertising columns to' sco if haply I might meet with a reasonably oheap subur ban allotmont; but all in vain. I have beon forced to conclude that the chiof induce ment held out to small capitalists in the old country, who aro thinking of investing thoir little all in New Zealand, vi_, that of cheap land, ia all a myth, and that email capitals would be much bettor invested in land in tho old country than here. I believe this opinion is shored by many others, and porhnps somo little good may be dono by a public ventilation of tho question. —Yours truly, Anti-Humbug.

Tho annual fruit soiroo in connection with St. SMphon'a Presbyterian Church, Ponsonby, took place last evening. Thoro waa a good attendance. ( Rev. D. W. Runciman presided. Tho programme pre sented on the occasion for tho amusement of the audience was a first-class ono, and appoarod to meet with appreciation. Tho musical moremttx were rendered andor the direction and management of Mr J. O. Culpan, choirmo(ter; Appended ia tho programme»—Glee (Op. 3), "Orpheus," by Miasea Culpan and Main, Mesara Cul pan, Macintosh, Faraone, and Walker— well received; address, Rev. R. F. Mnc nleol i_ong, "Home of My Heart" (Lur line), Mr Macintosh—eong with good effect; address, Rev.' W. G. Paraoneon ; humorous address, Mr MoKinney, of Mahurangi; interval for refreshments; SianofortoduCt.Bolectiona from "Chilperic," [isses Cttlpan and' Main; aong, "Goldon Loyo," Miss Culpan ; oddro?a, Mr Barton, " The Successful Past ond Hopeful Future of St. Stephen's Church "; pianoforte duot, " Ma_aniollo," Misses Culpan and Main ; recitation, " The Bells," Mr Barry; song, "Gloomy Winter's now awa'," suited tho audience, Mr Wolkor; address, Roy. D. J. Steele- Mr Peacock, M.H.R., propoaed a vote o{ thanks to the ladies who assisted with fruit and troys, and the choir for their aoloctions of mnaic during tho ovening. Thoso woro carried by acclamation. Tho proceedings closed with tho National Anthem.

Profoßsor Hugo's lecture last night on " The Temperaments " was of considorablo valuo to tho student of. physiognomy, and was listened to with interest by a large audience. Having shownby an illustration from animal life what was meant by differences of temperament, the lecturer went on to divide these in the human family into five leading classes, viz :— 1, The nutritive; 2, the motive; 3, the bony; 4, the muscular; 5, the nervous. The first, the sign of which is relative largeness of the abdominal region, was the lowest of the temperaments, and its mental and moral characteristics were-. distaste for mental or physical exertion, sociability, garrulity, love of food and drink, and conser vatism in politic., religion,, and scienoe. The motive temperament was marked by prominence Of the thoracic region, and its characteristics were: activity impatience of restraint, boldness, enterprise, and hopeful ness, with a lack of perseverance and prudence. Length and angularity were the external features of the bony temperament, and the qualities associated with it were en durance, faithfulness, truth, and conscien tiousness, with direct and unpolished man ners. People of this constitution were least susceptible to- contagious diseases, whether mental or physical. The signof the muscular temperament was soundness combined with litheness of form, thick neck, small head and face, while it was characterised by want of refinement, little brain power, and love of amusements, but-was essentially the working temperament. The nervous, in contradistinction to this, was the thiuk ing temperament. Its signs were pyriform face, rather emaciated body, clear intelligent eyes, and fiae hair, and the characteristics of its possessor were cul ture, mental power, refinement, aspiration, and discontent. At the close of his lecture, which was most racy and entertaining, the Professor read character by the gait, hand writing, and appearance—tho process affording much amusement to tho audience. The next lecture, to be delivered on Tues day evening, next, ia to be on "Spirit ualism in Relation to the Facta of Phy siology and Physiognomy."

Professor Parker, of Dunedin, and Pro feseor Thomas, of Auckland, arrived by the Clansman from Taurnnga on Wednesday. ThoyhavoboonaboutafortnightatTauranga, And during thoir stay proceeded to Karewa Island for tho purpose of collecting speci mens, otc. They remained on thoislander about a week, during which timo thoy collected 5 caeoß and 1 bag of largo lizards, also 1 jar of lizards which they havo pre served in spirits, a number of birds of different species, and a quantity of eggs, besides many spocimons of various kinds.

Tho Salvation Army Brigade Captain s roport on tho Homo in Scotia Place for tho past wook states:—Number of meals givon, 72; nurabor of beds supplied, 23 j ono in tho Homo from last week ; persons admitted, 4 ; porsons discharged, 2 -, still in tho Homo, 3; articloß rocoivod from Messrs Garrett, E. Wood, Bady, Hellaby, ond Hulmo, butchers' moat; Mrs Howio, Mrs Robloy, and Mr Waddell (Nowton), broad; Mr McPhersoh, blankots; Mi- Nicholson, tablecloths nnd counterpane ; F, Prime, washing-tub ; W. L Prime, Y. Warren, French, White, Gilmoro, Kobin son, and F. Wnlkor, grocerios ; Mr Free man, firewood ; Mr Gladding, Mrs Watten, J. Greeson, Hill, and White, .mall sums of money.

Commandor Speedy, who was sont on an embassy with Admiral Hcwctt to King John of Abyssinia, has boon appointed H.M. Consul at Massowah, Abyssinia. . Ho hold this position mora than twenty years ago at tho samo place. It was thoro ho first mot General (thon Colonel) Gordon. They have been fast friends ovor since. After Tol-clKebir they met at Cairo. Horo General Gordon oxpressed his distrust of the Egyptians, and said ho ono day expected to fall a victim to thoir treachery ; but he trusted tho Arabs. Ho wished Speody to f;o with him to Zululand or Congo. Tho attcr agreed, but tho Soudan rebellion provonted thorn going.

Professor Blackio, who is well known for his eccentricity and broad views rogarding Sunday obsorvanco, doliverod at Glasgow, on a Sunday evening last month, a lecturo on Scottish love songs, to an audience of 4,000 persons. In tho courso of his lecture tho Professor suid somo people thought it profane to dolivor such a lecturo on Sunday, but ho thought that what was harmless or good on week days could not bo bad on Sunday. M misters opposed his spoaking on lovo songs nnd beautiful womon, but elcrgymon usually sought for beautiful wivos, especially if they possessed tho addod advantage of ft woll-tillod purso. For his own part, ho liked to sco a woman's beautiful face, but ho novor looked at her ankles. At tho conclusion of tho locturo, which provoked much cheering nnd laughter, Professor Blackio sang, to tho intense delight of his auditors, tho old Scotch ballad, " Will yo gang to Kalvin Grovo ?"

Tho following oases woro disposed of by Mr Northcroft at the R.M. Court, To Awa mutu, on Thursday last:—-Elmsloy v. Box (Mr Grosham, solicitor, for plaintiff); judg ment for plaintiff £5 12a lid, costs £2 4s. Grosham v. Henry Lewis, bill of costs. The defendant, it appeared from his own state ment to the Court, hid paid into Court a portion of tbo claim which tho plaintiff had accepted in satisfaction. Tho dofcndar.t now complained that in consequence of Mr Gresham's not having intimated to him his acceptance of the monoy so paid in, he (tho defendant) had now boon at tho expense of bringing to tho Court as witnesses in his caso Mr Thomas H olden and Mr John Winstono. Tho defendant stated that ho had been much prosecuted, and inquired who was to pay_ for the witnesses' expenses. Tho Court informed Mr Lewis that it was not incumbent upon the plaintiff to give any such notice Thcso oxponaos will, consequently, havo to be borne by the defendant. Sloano v, Ninckey, judgmontsummons; Mr Grosham for plain tiff ; claim, £7 19s 3s, costs £1 3s. Ordered to pay £1 down, and £1 per month, or one montli in Mount Eden.

£100 Rbw.rd.—Thor euro nil diseases ot the stomach, bowels, blood, liver, norves, and kidneys, and £100 will bo paid for a case they will not.cCre or help, or for anything impure or injurious found in (hem—Hop Bitters. Test it. Read.

The Rev. A. Reid will preach in tho Pon sonby Wcsleynn Churoh to-morrow morninsr, tho Borvioo boing in memorlam of tho lato Mrs Heron.

Mrs Loavitt, of tho Women's Christian Temperance Mission, will occupy tho pulpit of the Finnklin Itond Primitive Methodist Church to morrow (3undny) ovenlntf- This lady's abili ties as a public teacher no doubt will attract a lull congregation.

Tho annual genoral mooting of the members of tho Auckland In. tituto will be held on Monday evening next for tho pnrposo of re ceiving tho annual report nnd balance-sheet election of olllcers, etc.

Sermons on tho death of General Gordon will bo preached to-morrow at Boreford-strect Churoh by Itov. J. llobcrtaon. and at the New market Wesloyan Church by Rev. K. 13avin.

As Parnell seems not to favour tramways, Mr J. Martin has had a special 'bus built by Messrs Cousins and Atkin, and runs it hourly to St. Stephen's Avenue.

The comody " Engaged," which proved such a success on Its recent representation in Bt. Mntthow'a Sohooln on, is to bo repeated, by special request, on Monday evening next, at tho samo place. The prices aro low. being 2s and Is, and there will doubtlosa be again a largo turn out to witness the masterly representation.

The membors of MrR. T. Booths choir aro requostcd toattond the rehearsal to bo held in tho sohool-room, Pitt and Vincent-sU'cots, on Monday ovoniuK noxt. Tho business to bo brought boforo tbo members Is of an nrpcont and important character, anil It is hoped that every member will mako an effort to attend.

The Provincial Hospital librarian acknow ledges, with many thanks, the receipt of a parcol of London Journals from tho Auckland Club, Bhorlland-Btroet,

Wb bbi.kve that if ovory ono would use Hop Blttors freely thoro would bo much less sickness and mlsory in tho world, and people nro fast finding this out, wbolo families kooping woll at a trilling cost by its use Vc adviso all to try It. Bond.

Tho abundant crops of fruit and vege tables In our gardens, nnd of furm produoo in tho country districts, aro to form tho subject of a Bpeclal sorvlco of thauksglviif to-morrow at 8t» Mary's Church, l'arnol). The church has beon t«Btofuliy decoratod with, fruit, flowers, frain, and vogotablos, nnd tho Yon. Archdeacon ludloy is to preaah at tho II o'clock service, and the incumbont at tho cvontng Borvioo, whioh oommencos at 7. Tho offertories will bo devoted to tho now church fund. In order to prevent tbo hoat ond scarcity of oxygon so common in buildings where numbers of pooplo congregate, the Voslry have placed throo la rgc ventilators In tho roof, and aro confident of tho success of the plan.

Can t Piieacit Good.—No man can do a good lob of Work, preach a good Bornion, try a law- BUit well, doctor a patient, or write a good ar tlolu when ho fcols miserable and dull, with sluggish brain and unstrung nerves, ana none should make the attempt In such a condition whon ft can ho so onsily and cheaply removed by a littlo Hop Bitters. Look (or.

Sowing Machines, wholesalo and retail.— D. S Chnmhpr-.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABLK.-COPYBICIHT.]

(Rcceivod-Fob. 14th, 2.45 p.m.)

London, Feb. 13,

A Colonist in London,

Mr J. C. Bray, ex-promior of South Aus tralia, accompanied by his wifo, are at prosont tho guests of Lord Rosoborry. New South Wales's Offer of Troops. The " Pall Mall Gazette " considers the offer of New South Wales, to send troops to tho Soudan was nobly concoivol and admirably timed. Wool Sales. The wool sales havo closed with prioes at about the opening rates. The bulk of the Australian shipments were of inferior qnality. Two hundred and one thousand bales were catalogued, forty thousand being referved, and sixty per cent, exported, (Received February 14th, 1.10 p.m ) London, February 12.—New Zealand securities : 5 per cent, 10-40 loan, quoted at 104Ji an advanco of la 4d; 4_\ per cent. 1870-1904 loan, 103J, an advanco of £i; 4 per cent, inscribed stock quoted at 99_.

Wool.—Tho total quantity sold during the series of sale 3 was 220,000 bales ; 35,000 are held over for next month's auctions; merinos and scoured wools close id to a Id lower than at the termination of the November sales.

YACHT CAPSIZED AT WELLINGTON.

(BY TELEGRAM.—PRKSS ASSOCIATION )

Wellington, this day,

The yacht Diamond has just capsized in the harbour. Alf Irwin, employed at the " Times " office was drowned.

THE SOUDAN WAR.

BATTLE OF BUKA.

Five Hours' Hard Fighting.

London, February 12. i Lord Wowklky telegraphs that a convoy j convoying thoso wounded in tho battlo near , Buka has arrived at Korti. General Sir U. E. Wood has boon ap pointed to succocd tho lato Gonoral Earlo in command of tho column which in proceed ing to Berber. Furthor particulars of tho battlo Bhow that on Tuesday General Earlo surrounded tho Arab position. Tho Black Watch stormed tho rocks, whorosomo of tho oncmy had taken up their position. Major General Earlc was killod whilo loading tho cavalry which captured tho Arab camp. , _ ~„,,_ , Tho first battalion of tho South Stafford shire Regiment was ongaged storming tho high hi is, when an obstinate dofonco was maintained by tho rebels. After fivo hours fic/hting a decisive victory was gamed over the Arabs, who lost heavily, their leader and several Emirs being killed. The Bri tish loss was slight. Tho Indian Koinrorcoment. Tho Indian nativo troops under orders , for tho Soudan consist of four regiments of infantry and ono of cavalry. . Lord Wolsoloy's Movements. Lord Wolsoiey arrived at Gubal on Sun day. Tho Fate of Gordon Conflrmod. i Lord Wolscloy telegraphs that a letter i written by the Govornor of Borber has been found at Buka, stating that tho Mahdi had written to him announcing tho capturo ~ of Khartoum and tho death of Gordon.

THE COLONIAL OFFERS OF HELP.

Probable Suspension of Hostilities in the Soudan.

Sydney, this day.

In roply to tho New South Wules Govern ment, tho Imperial authorities state that tho offer of the troops is fully appreciated, but that operations in tho Soudan aro likely to bo deferred, owing to the latencM of tho season. The offer is, however, under consideration. Several liberal offers of ■ money havo beer, made towards the ox penscflof tho proposed New South Wales contingent in tho Soudan expedition. Great enthusiasm is being shown by tho local Volunteers at tho prospect of active sorvico. A special despatch from London says; The offer made by tho Government of New South Wales of military assistance for the repression of tho Soudan rebellion has favourably impressed tho public, and the English Government aro gratified at this oxpresion of loyalty by that colony, but it is not considered likely that tho offer will bo accepted. Melbourne, this day. Mr Service, Premier, has wirod the Now South Wales Govornmont that if its offer of troops for tho Soudan is accepted, Vic toria is preparod to follow suit.

SAMOAN ANNEXATION

(dy tkle.uaph— muss association.)

Hokitika, this day. In his ejicech at a banquet last night, the Premier, referring to Samoan matters, said that ho had to meot shortly at Auck land a deputation of Samoan chiefs pray ing for annexation to New Zealand.

SPORTING NEWS.

Tun stewards of the Takapuna Jockoy Club decidod at a meeting last night to hold thoir Autumn Meeting on Saturday, 11th April, and tho usual Wintor Meeting-on the 21th May. At tho Autumn gathering £360 will bo given in stakes, the leading events being tho Handicap of 100-ovb., Steeple chase of SOsovs., and Hurdles of 50soys.

Mr W. Robertson ub his mare Mitrailleuse is scratched for the Publicans' Puree at tho Otahuhu Mooting. Her correct weight is 9st 81bs.

E. Cutt's team, consisting of July, Wapiti, Nelson, Stonoyhurst, and Tiger Tim, havo arrived in Dunedin from Christ church.

OPERA HOUSE--"A Scrap of Paper."

"The Queen's Favourite " was performed last night with unabated success be fore a crowded houso. It will be given for tho last timo this ovening, as Sardou's brilliant comody, " A Scrap of Papor," is to be produced on Monday. The pieco is very smartly written through out, tho incidents being capitally worked out,'and the situations effective. It also affords Miss Ward opportunity and scopo for the display of her versatility, the r6le sho assumes on this occasion being entirely dissimilar to thoso in which slio has so far nppoared in this city. Wo understand that in tho second act thoro ia a museum scono representing tho gatherings of Colonel Blako during his travels, and that it becomes a matter of wonder to tho audience whoro tho articles can pos sibly havo boon obtained to give such an air of reality.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEURAI'U—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. Cambria.—The manager secured 1301bs. of specimens lost night in the loading stepe obovo tho intermediate lovol. Tho cross cut at No. 3 level is penotrating favourable country. Rocky Point.—Tho leading stope above tho drive on tho cross loader yielded lOlbs. specimens yesterday. Pinafore.—Delahunty, tributor, has j banked V'ozs, gold.

TE AROHA.

Te Aroha, this day. Thk final cloaring-up of Colonist mine yes terday resulted in 530z. of retorted gold for tho month from 169 trucks. Work in tho mine has ceased 3inco tho 31st January. Mr McCosh Clark, managing director, inspected the mine yeßterday in company with Mr Gaviu mino manager. Tho block of ground which has just been opened up is undoubtedly payable, as the manager demonstrated to Mr Clark, and thoro can bo littlo doubt work will bo resumed speedily on this block. There is much dissatisfaction at tho result of this last crushing, as from tho amount of gold visiblo in tho stone crushed a highly payablo return was anticipated; but pro bably tho Company will not lose by tho crushing, tho whole of the tailings being carefully stacked.

ROWING ASSOCIATION RE GATTA.

Tub fifth regatta of tho Auckland Rowing Association took placo this afternoon, com mencing shortly after 2 p.m. The public interest manifested in connection with the races was not great, owing to the poor com petition, several of tho rowing clubs being indifferently represented. The p.s. Victoria, with passengers, left tho wharf at 1.45 p.m., and followed the races, which started off Orakei and finished at the wharf, the courso being straight-away.

The Verandah Placards.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —In appreciation of tho great service done to myself and tho public by our respected and efficient Town Clork, and his faithful and fearless officer, I feel bound thus to record my thanks for the removal of obstructions to light and air co much roquired in Queen Street, and which in my case was a serious inconvenience. lam &c, H,. White. ' "'

It will be seen on reference to our auction column that Mr J. R. Randerson announces a sale of Kemueraland.to be sold at his Mercan tile bale Rooms on February 21th. at noon The p-oporty is well situated at the junction of tfie K.*muera Road with Green Lane and Ladle. -i e k_,and, comV; an,dß v>eWB of theWaitemat. and Manukau Harbours and racecourse The site* aro unrivalled, and should attract lb. attention of aU desiring good villa sites. -' c Stockholm stands first in Enropo for telephones, having 1 to every 60 in habitants ; Vienna, 1 to 3,000 ; London and Berlin, 1 to 1,000 ; Paris, 1 to 100 inhabi tants,

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY OABI,E-flO__Baj^B|; England and Russia ta Aigw, London, February 12.—I tt :'_WS sottlomont of the Rußeo-AfgSffi fpiostion, Russia requests that'fMpff Rush Mountains form tho ir.-tef1' possible that England will owupyjO Tho Anglo-Gorman Anaoxnn-.— tlaUousT ttn,:l!i| Tho Hon, Robert Mcado \m\2_" c:ally summoned to explain the ___.' ho made while at Berlin remSl settlement of the Now GrinX* 1 question. TJWK Threatened Attack on N dh . Tho Boor, in Zululand threaten _> tho town of Natal if they are atticllt' Movomen.s of tho Fronofi^jg Tho Fronch ilcot have left I™! Sontoy, in Tonquin. Tho Dynamite _lotM§ An important tii.covery offffifl been m.ido at Padd-iigtoa. Si Charge o_ fi wlnffli^ a|| Tho French Cominiß.imn. '& i bourno Exhibition lias L..en ctaraS swindling. mm (Received Mth, 1.10 p.m.} Bootmakers" strike Bn«M Melbourne, this day.-The t»l, strike is now practically ended"3 expected that tho men -til. rem_W Monday. m^»

TELEGRAMS.

-♦ -S|fg Daboaviixe, this day.—Four Üb* aro at present on a visit to tlijS viz., Messrs Moat, Whyte, MitcSS Dargaville. They leave by gpSsS to-morrow morning for the.l^aS r'vor" ■»_'_ SB Tk Aw-ha, this day.—The(tittsM nominatod to tho Licensing CoMßs] day -.-Messrs J. B. Smith, Jol'3 James Munro, D. J. Frazer, GoonlS D. Murphy, and Moses Hst&sls election takes place on the 23f3p:; Ciikistciiukch, this day,—lt ifi I decide, to give a banquet to Biffr ' Vogol on March sth. ''^MMr Grief for General Gori;- Tho Mayor has invited the'et close thoir places of business W__m 2 o'clock on Monday as e_\ ipyHj sorrow at tha death of General Gonia Narrow Esoape. ;,,..'. The Hon. E. Parker had a \m___, escajie from being drowned wiifeiS the VVaku a few days ago. '•*? About 3,000 valentines passed sg tho Post-oUioo hero today. Sad Drowning Casft .' Uiißt-STCiiuucii, this day.-bo:'!* morning Mr G. Rutherford, eenioroji, the Leslie Bills Station, Amuri.irft; ing a plank over a creek nearMffi| into the water and was dtwitoi ' ceased was 69 years of age. i .'

TABLE TALK.

Last night of " The Queen's _nwi' St. Valentine's Day. "J Two sormons on General i(SS| morrow. --X Property tax defaulters aretoj»!, mooed at once. nH Tho Premier and'Minister'Mpjl dressed a largo meeting at Hoklflil night. Wellington Volunteers are gh\ camp at Island Bay. In Britain £60,000,000 arc-peiiiJ on bread and £30,000,000 on eugarftl Rev. W. A. Swan haß.,iaiqtf assistant curacy of St. An&|fiS Cambridge. "'";.: Tho new Government Pittlii|w Wellington is to cost £22$jBsH_; Last night, at Wanganui, . Ijdt procession and social reunion totw honour of the Fire Brigade teaiiiViS At Dunodin yesterday flagsSwi at half-mast on receipt _f _______\\\\ General Earle's death. _-, M§j Last year thore were abi-t-fijli killed and about S,OOO maimed WW in the United Kingdom. . __ f Henry Rafton, of Auckland, . «_| a . pring seat four-wheel psrmbpn The Premier of Noiv iSoatt.Mj party had^B narrow esoawß] tour of Otago tho other dajH|§] which thoy wero travellingi^S! precipitated over a fearfal enssajf "A now departure" __ong;l|i reported from InvercargiU. -$|j| able dodge is to get drunk mfti hundred pounds in your pocket, jai bo " roluctantly compelled to Bj,* -t T. M. Bryant, Onebunga,i||| Pond, Auckland, make a joint™ for loiters patent for an invepii|H tho formidable title of "9 butter, meat, and general pwitii age." Tho namo is almoiPi protection. *'_| Richard Bourko, a SouthlabdJ has filed his schedule, acoountfit solvency by saying that ho hsdW township on tho 24th J)e«_« Christmas stock of liquor, Ha pocket £265 in Bovereigns,.||K homo he eat down at a wolla^H of a bottlo of whisky. He.MH asleep, and when he woke at-f^ir money was gone. Tho Offic_s| incredulous. '.-it

R.M. COURT THIS DAY.

(Bofore H. 6. SethSutlti.ljjgß A PERSIAN'S QBlEV_lrt®H Mortis Ahmed v. Margaretß-iSH £l810s; damages.—Mr Theo.CWW|H tiff, Mr 8. Hoskoth (or de.e_4_#i_i witnessos come to be ordered ottj|§| Heaketh obtained leave for'a'sgEN main, by explain ins; that he 'WWSH defendant, as Margaret .Sbwo-tjß lived together as man and tnttiro Ahmed, a Porsian, but ffiMMjHH British subject, deposed thatiffiißM fectloner, and that for tjaBWM ho had been in the odon&JlH or fivo months ago ho l*_j_a_i Abercrombie-Btroot (with PStaBW a btablo). (Loaso prodntwgfflM into possession at onco. "wigi months' rent in advance. ont.__3_ last he bought a tent from HMlJBjj ton guineas. (Receipt prc_iiW|j|l had boon on the raceWUMWiIMB wot. ho erected -it at the foot«fflSß on tho place whore he intonae-l_!H_M stable. On the following meri_____ ordored him to take the tenUMBM that ho would do so inanhOW.&wSMß a passion, called him ''WaS?,?S*SjB opprobrious epithets. IHo t"^Wjßp take it down, and Mrs St'enyUUM breaking tho polo, and 80 t**n'alJß| he had beon unablo to make «*?M Had it not been injured; he _______! several times at a good VwsSMmt amination, tho witness BtteoTOjHSH tho half adozon boys wtojKWUWHM a tourco of annoyanao to the-aeWnjK Thomas Flower, Mrs YonttggMMW Mahon also gave evidOj^fSglß^B case for the defence, MrHMMWJBHBE John Keir lived in ooh_Jffln"|Hß| defendant Margaret Sherry, "WsSmb proper in question upon nor<BJSM6 Morpeth, ond Geo. McLoOo* beWSJW; had practically the roanaOTWßJjSfc perty, and was acting v_-__4_lj_l. or.lcnng plaintiff to taketto^______j Keir deposed that he onl»isSHaH to keep up tho tent ono JK|H| following morning, as _mm^B otherwise the circus pe?™3__ffl holding in the tent BhoiiMjMH hia shop, to tho annoyancogWM^ boura. Ho stipulated that itfulfill down the following mornliig.MMl then removed, ho approved .s_<__\W__\_\ dared intention to removo >}Zs£jg&ti by Mr Cooper: Ho know ttIHSK warm-tompered woman.- HjHSiMKj fave .evidence con.boraUWMQOjjft fr Heaketh called in UW«%W____ plaintifFa lease on thejß^^H the trustees hadtignedit-M™E^fiHfc hoard. Hia Worship gave _3_____ plaintiff for £10, wfth« .l>«*SW:i gave notice of hisintenticw 1 Court then roso, ■ ■■ ■

POLICE COURT,-This Day.

(Bcforo Messrs D. B. M^f^» D_-.tn_.-_ ivo men weM JWpflK imprisonment. Eliza _ic3__immii Vesey's house in a state M m S|gl; offence), £5, or, in default, " « ;,-, ment. - , .w^*_Wel&_m HOMELESR-Blchard W£m_W_M" woro charged under the lrTtWgM with being found by tyfo-Mmm oxcuse, on tbe premißes __\'£ i _j____ Defendants said they WMlffiggl^' to lay down.-SergeantJfflJ(B Constable While "f l'o3M&fflß souers, who were men °'3«____ -Discharged with a eauOMs^K , 'l'hc following A. Philips, J.P., nut" wJSSLa_B dent. Magistrate . Court, viz.. Kdward Y°Jiaffi%__m cenv of a watoh. value^adgflW A. drew Hca vey(Mr Kdward Rowe, SprMWgS_aH______ t*. provide for the M^J_W_WM Oh .on.of wHchhe wasl^Sp-*. '. and Patrick Shanagha.'fflfflmß

thread worked into &_^M&2 Hugs, furninire. coverttMSjif maccassars lo match. ~?}x_ig_sii,. 9d; tapestry, fr^ to J»^pfif« any Bizod room.—6arlK»"Wi*B,. •

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1885

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THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A COMPOUND EXTRACT Of EUONOMVN AND PODOPHYLUN WITH TARAXACUM—IS INCOMPARABLY THC BEST TONIC FOR BILIOUS- N-Sa.-TOHPIDvIIVIR, DYBPIPBIA, fIATULCNCC, AND LOSS OF yP-TITE. 2>. 6d. MR BOTTIi. ... »C\_.». CHlHrt*t. t-Uti_ SIME-l. MICKVMVT mHE UNION STEAM SAW, MOUI.D ----» ing, sash. and door company : :'\;'_. ! .;;,■ (limited), •;•' [^ . DEALER IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY, Supplies from Bush Mills by direct delivery at any Public Wharf in Auokland :— . BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY ? , FORM, including MOULDINGS. , • Owner ot the Tairua Saw-mil's, WHICH PRODUCE THE BEBT JOINERS' TIMBER IN THE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS. CON- Vie; TRACTORS, CABINETMAKERS, AND JOINERS. A Speoially Selected Stock of JOINERS' TIMBER From tho Talma Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, is always kept in i Stock at MECHANICS' BAY YARD. In lots to salt customers' requirements. MECHANICS' BAY~TIMBER YARD AND FACTORY. TIMBER, DOORS, SABHE3. TURNERY. FRETWORK. And GENERAL JOINERY. Tho Company continues to supply in lots to suit .'.'.. purchasers material as above. Stocks in alldepartmontearelarge,well-assorted, and thoroughly seasoned, and Favourable quotations will be given to those about to build. Price List. and all information on application to HEAD OFFICE, Mechanic. Bay. JO B iTb TS. Special inducements to buyers of Timber suit able for Out-buildings. BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTE. > Tbo Company's Branch Yard in this district, la connection with thebusiness of MewreFloweUyn Bros., Birkenhead Wharf, contains Large Stocks of timber (rough and dressed). Mouldings, Doors, and Sashes lor immediate delivery at TOWN PRICES. X) R. COBBETT REMOVED From Alfred-street to SYMONDS-S-RBET (opposite Choral HaH). Hours op Consultation : At Home—9 to 10 a.m., and 6to 8 p.m. At Aiokin's—l2 to 1 and ito 5 p.m. When not engaged. , 1 ( TvOOTORd differ." They do, but tho excep aJ tlon proves the rule.—They all osree that Wolfs'b ScnNAPPS is the best stimulant procurable. OUBINS AND" ATKIN have oh Sale. novo™! Second-hand Buggies, Phaetons. and Dog OBf_, light, and guite-le for Bummer two. - UNION BANK. OF AUSTRALIA (LIMITED). JtStUJUSHBD 1837 Incorporated 1880 Paid up Capital. £1,560.000; Reserve Funds. _a6O.O<JO; together .. X'iiao JOO Reserve Liability ot Proprietoi- .. 3SXM .Total Capital and Reserve Funds .. £5,169,000 NOTICE TO PROPRIETORS. _A DIVIDEND of One _-t_nd_Fi«een BhU «ngs.t_Bothor with a Bonus dT__ve Bhi_|b|s per Snare for the H_JP<sre«_r,*qual to Sixteen per Centum per annum, having been dedaied at the Seeding of Proprietors held in London on 2nn taatent, the some is new payable to CelonlSl StUfceholdecß. JOS. PALMER, «hjßf Officer for New _&land.



i I 13 UMO UII CjAYBTB MAT Wi J. SUITER & CO.'S BWavriNo BUSINESS Having se largely inareased during the last six months' neeesstOked a PARTNKUBHIP With Hancooe & Oo.'a Brewery, whioh la situated ob tlto adjoining allotment THIS 19 NOV _H.EI «tod it it wero ADDITIONAL BUILTENfiB AND PLANT randor suoh a stop unnoaessaty. B_ consequence, y_o Publio can tely upon pro curing from all the TREE CITY, SUBURBAN. AND COUNTRY HOTELS IN THE PROVINCIAL DISTRICT THAI PURE ALE ABO SPARKLING BEVERAGE Familiarly known by the name of SUITER'S BEER (GUARANTEED TO BB MADE FROM THE BEST MALT AND HOPS ONLY), Whioh they have been accustomed to daring the past tew years. THE OUri'UT OF JANUARY, 1885, USING THKBE TIMES THAT 07 JANUARY. 1883. ANB DOVBLE THAT OF JANUARY, IBM. SinrFICIBNT PROOF THAT A GOOD SOUND PALATABLE BEER 18 At.ATS APPRECIATED B. CdKHOISSESItS, W. J. SUITER & CO. Respectfully apologise to those of their Ons tomers who were disappointed in not recurving attention to their Kind orders during Christmas and Now Year time, And now intimate that by the Increased facilities they will be able to supply the whole ot their eeleomed Customer* BO SEND ALONG YOUR COMMANDS, AND THEY WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTBNTION. TELEPHONE BXCHANGB-276. W. J. SUITER & CO., KYBER PASS ROAD N.8.-W.J.B. and Co..'a Kale, Bitter, Bottled Alee bavins had such miraculous effeots en many invalids, restating them to health and strength from emaciation, has rendered it neces sary that many testimonials (some of whioh aro from those who wear the " blt-o'-blue") in their possession shall be published shortly. One (is worthy ot perusal), from a _outlomau in Pon sonby who has beea a total abstainer for years, sad an invalid tor the last 18 months. Being advised by his medical attendant (all Other remedies having failed) to try FOUR DOZBN OF SUITER'S XSXX BOTTLED ALB, rt loctantly complied, with the result that he is now able to attend to Us daily duties for the first time for 17 months, and strocger than ever. _!