SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland—This evening, 0.11; tomorrow momlnx, O.:«i. Manukau Ukads—This afternoon, 2,31; to morrow morning, 2.GG. Kaipara Heads — Thla afternoon, 3.51; to morrow morning, 4.Hi.

SUKSHT.-Thlß evening, 7.3. SUNRISE.—To-raorrow morning, 8.27. MOONW AGK.-New moon, 15lh, 2.1 p.m.

ARRIVALS

TO-IJAV.

Wellington, s.s,, St»phenson. from Tauranga Glenelg, as., Amodco. trom Mercury Bay Lady Mabel, briowilino, Corhctt, trom Timaru Robrwea Oowoß, harquo, Crowell, from

Dunedln aouthern Cross, 8.n., Hutohinson, from Port Cha'mera

DEPARTURES.

LAST SVRNINO. Macftrogor, s.b., Johnson, for Whanßavci Waiiaki, s.s., Crawford, for Whangarol Clausinun, s.a, Faniuhnr, for Whaiigarol TO-DAY. OlenoliT. s.s , Amoiloo, for Ureat Barrier

IMPORTS.

i S, 0, r J'^ y Mabel, from Timaru-873 saoksoat', 1,824 sacks wheat. 330 sacks bran.

»»Y WARns CoAsrwisß.—Four Sinters, from M»hnranpi; j ßn ot. from Whangarei Heads, with 800 bushols lime: Bessy, from Parua Bay. with JO tons firewood: Ilata. from Cabbago B/iv, ("JH1. 13 lOK3i Nelllo, from Whangapoua, with 3,000 ft timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Adah, for Russell; Four Sfstora, for Htnlmrnnsi; Janot, for Wha nearcl Heads; Norah, for Cabbage Bay; Rata, »or Walara.

The brieantino Parnell has cleared attheCus tims for Sydney or Melbourne, via Mongonui. Tho s s. GlenolK arrived from Heronry Bay itml Tairua at an early hour this morning, and left again for Harrier at 10 a.m.

Tho brlmtntino lady Mabel loft Timaru on January 21. Had llpht N. and K. winds to tho E ist Cape, on Kebninry 2, and thunco westerly winds and ilno weather till arrival horo last erening.

Tho s s. Wellington rotnrnod from Tauranea >»t 7 a.m. Pa9sonjror9: Messrs Knplnnd. MoMil l>n, Blonmflolcl. Thorn. Buchanan. Timothy, Cldrke. Toll. Hart, Brown. Taunienfl, Nowman, nnd Speight. Tho Wellington left for Walwera at 2 p.m.

Messrs Orulckshank & Co. havo rnopirod a telegram from Sydney stating that tho K. and A.H.S. Company's stoamor Airlie loaves Sydney for Hongkong and China Ports on tho 19th instant.

The bi-israntino, Rebecca Cmwell. arrived from Now York via Dnnedin this afternoon. She loft Dunodin on January 2Slh. hnd S.W. winds and linn weather till February Ist then priilca for three days, followed by line weathor, which lasted until arrival. Sho brings a largo qiuntity of korosiue from New York, and also careo froniD uncdln.

A three-masted schooner, probably tho Ado laldn from Sydney, wa^ coming in when wo want to pros*

The 8.8. Southern Orosi arrived from Port Chalmers at 1.30 p m. to-day, after a four days' passage. Sho experienced strong southerly winds to Kalkoura, and from thence moderate and variable winds. Tho Cross brings 250 tons cargo ox Aoraogi from London.

The following aro the movements of the Union Company's stoaniftra arranged for the oominc week:— Toarrivo: Hawca. from Tora nakl. Sunday, fi a.m; Arawata, from Oiahorne, Monday, II a.m.: Waihora, from Sydney, Wcd nt slay; Wairarapa, from Giaborno, Thursday, 10 a.m. To lnftve: Hawea, for Xarnnakl. Sun d»y. 3 p.m. (if mail arrive!): Southern Cross, for FIJI. vi» Whaugarei, Monday, S p.m.; Ara wita. for Fiji, via Russell, Tuesday, 5 p.m.; Waihora, for Gisbornn. Thursday, noon; Wai rarapa, for Sydney (direct). Thursday, fi p.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under— This Day. For Sydney Island, per Explorer, at 4 p.m. Monday, 9th inst For Thames, per Rotomahano, at 8 a,m. For Friendly islands, per Aurora, at 10 a.m. For Waltara, etc., per Galrloch, at 11 a.m. For Waitara, per Oretl, at 11 a.m.: ■ ; For Coromandol. per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Glsborne and Napier, per lona, at i p.m. For Russell. Kakakawa, Herd's Point. Wanga roa and MonKonui, per Wellingon, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotlki, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For WUtiangi, Upper Mill, and Tairua, per Glenelg, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai and Kalwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Whangarel, Kamo, and Fiji, per Southern Cross, at i p.m. Tuesday, 10th inst. For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For London via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth per steamer, from Manukau (to connect with Aorangi, leaving Wellington on the 14th inst), at 5 p.m. Mali will be due in PlymoHth on Saturday. 28th Maroh. For Russell, Kawakawa.land Fiji, por Arawata, at 4 p.m. ' ■ Thubbuas-, 12th inst. For London via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth (per lonic leaving Wellington on 15th fnst), for specially addressed: correspondence only, per Waihora, at jil a.m. 'Passage expected to take 42 days. Tor Taraoaki and Southern ports, per Hawea, immediately after arrival of City of Sydney. ■. For Australian Colonies, etc.. per City of Sydney, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. S. B. BISB. Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

February, 7,1585.

Abbott's Opera House—" Forget Mo Not," 8 p.m. Y.M.C.A.-DevOtional, 7.30 p.m. Fronoh. Literary Club—Mr Watkins, paper on " A Trip to Waitakeroi Falls," 8 p.m. Flagstaff Hotel-Stakes paid, Takapuna Jockey Club, 8 p.m. Theatre Royal-Address by Air Booth, 7.30 p.m. Museiun Buildings-Art Students, 8 p.m. '

Notices to Correspondents

Sonscßinßß.—The inquiry is boing carried on by tho House Committee only.

Births

FINLAY,—On Fob. C, 1335. at her«rcsidoncc, Chapolstreot, tho wlfo of F. Finlay of a son. MERCER.—On Fobrnary Oth, at Inglodenc, St. Stephen's Avonue. Parnoll. the wifo of K. Uoauchamp S. Meroer of a daughter.

Deaths.

AIiKXANDKK-On the 6th of February, IRS'. at her futhur'a residence, Mount Kdon, Mary Adelaide, the liolovod child of .lames and Mary Alexander; ntfed 8 months. MARTIN.—On February fl, by the accidental discharge of his gun. Harry Aubor, third son of Albin Martin! aged 111 years. The funoral will leave KUerslio at Jl o'ulook to-ntarrow (Sunday). SINCLAIR.—Drowned i» Auckland Harbour on January 21), 1885, Krnost Qoorgo, tho tioloved son of John and Fanny Sinclair; anecl 5 years. To bo hurled on Sunday, February 8. Interment private \VKBBTKIt.-On Februaryfi, Annie, tho liolovod wlfo of Josiah Daniel Wobator: aged 23 yoara. Dooply regretted. . ~ Tho funeral will leave tho residonco of Mr R. Wobstor, Vinoont-Blroot, cornor of Vincent Lane, on Sunday, at 3.30 p.m. Friends nleaso accopt this invitation.

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1885

Tor the muse that laoks assistance, For the wrong that needs roalstanoi, For the future In the distance, And tba good that we can do.

Latest information regarding the fall of Khartoum states that two thousand of General Gordons followers have been massacred and the palace com pletely gutted by the ruthless followers of the Mahdi. This news, though not officially conveyed, is probably true, if indeed, the actual slaughter docs not prove to be more serious. Of Gor don himself we are still without any tidings, though it is in him that the chief interest naturally centres. The excitement and indigna tion aroused in England by the failure of the expedition to rescue General Gordon are stated to be unprecedented, and from the Continent of Kuropc there also come expressions of sympathetic regret at the fate of the gallant defender of Khartoum. A Cabinet Council to resolve upon the necessary measures to be taken was held at London yesterday; and the acuto nature of the crisis which has arisen is shown by the fact of Con sols going down one-half per cent, on receipt of the news that Khartoum had fallen. As is pointed out, with signifi cant unanimity, by the London press, the success achieved by the Mahdi's followers in the capture of Khartoum will force upon the British expedition much more extensive aggressions than would have been necessary for the achievement of the objects for which it originally set out. General Wolseley's instructions have been published in an Imperial Blue Book, and they show 'v"1 *he Cabinet had never deviated from their cietermiiumui. ~„ „! j^ n the Soudan. The document states: —

Tho primary objoct of tho expedition up tho Valloy of tho Nile is to bring away Goneral Gordon and Colonel Stewart from Khartoum. When that objoct lias been secured, no further offensive operations of any kind are to bo undertaken. Although you are not precluded from advancing as far as Khartoum, should you consider such a step essential to insure tho safe rotroat of Genoral Gordon and Colonel Stewart, you should bear in mind that Her Majosty's Government ia desirous to limit tho sphere of your military operations as much as possible. They rely on you, therefore, not to advance further southward than is absolutely necessary in order to attain tho primary object of the expedition. You will endeavour to placo yourself in communica tion with Genoral Gordon and Colonel Stewart as toon ns possible. You are aware that the policy of Her Majesty's Government is that Egyptian rulo in tho Soudan should cease. The negotiations with tho tribes for endeavouring to secure tho safe retroat of tho garrison of Kassala may most conveniently bo treated from Suakim and Massowah. You need not, therefore, take any stops in connection with this branch of the subject. Tho position of the garrisons in Darfour, the Bahrol- GazeUe, and equatorial provinces renders it impossible that you should take any action which would facilitate their retreat without extending your operations far bo yond tho sphoro wkich her Majesty's Govorn munt is prepared to sanction. As regards tho Sennaar garrieon, Her Majesty's Go vernment is not prepared to sanction tho despatch of an expedition of British troops upthoHluoNilein order toensure its rotroat. From tho la^t telegrams recoived from Genoral Gordon there h» reason to liopo that ho has already taken stops to withdraw tho Egyptian portion of the Sennaar garrison. You will use your best endeavours to insure the safe retroat of tho Egyptian troops which constitute the Khartoum garrison, and of such of the civil employes of Khartoum, togothor with tboir families, as may wish to return to Etjypt.

If the garrison had been found in possession, therefore, the General's work would soon have been done, and the Prophet, without striking a blow, would have had the pleasure of seeing his arch enemy, who has been raiding his followers' cattle and blowing up the faithful with dynamite, quietly with drawn. The English Cabinet were not wholly indifferent to the future govern ment of the Soudan. General Wolsc ley was authorised to ofl'er "a reason able subsidy to any chief or number of chiefs who would be sufficiently power ful to maintain order along the Valley of the Nile from Wady Haifa to Khar toum, and who would agree to the following conditions:—(i) To remain at peace with Egypt, and to repress any raids on Egyptian territory ; (2) to encourage trade with Egypt; (3) to prevent and discourage by all pos sible means any expeditions ior the sale of and capture of slaves." But as the offer was accompanied by a plain intimation that the ruler chosen would have to depend entirely on his own strength, it is extremely doubtful whether any of the weak chiefs could have resisted the Mahdi even if they were willing to take the subsidy and make the attempt. The wisdom of the Government in liberating Egyptian finance of the incubus of this worthless territory, which has been a perpetual drain and source of trouble, is not questioned by any but fanatical opponents of the Gladstone Govern ment. To undertake the establish ment, at the bayonet's point, of settled government over these wild desert tribes is a proposal so wildly Quixotic that even General Gordon had con demned it; and no one among the many able men, civil and military, who have been engaged as advisers of the Government in Egypt has recommended any other course. The exultation re sulting from the victoiy at Khartoum must, however, be checked by a salutary lesson to the followers of the Prophet, and as a measure of protec tion to Suakim and the Red Sea littoral, along which order will have to be maintained at all hazards. Lamen table and brutal as the work is, there fore, some hundreds more of these poor wretches will have to be butchered in order to give them a taste of Anglo- Saxon civilisation and the blessings of Christianity. And then they may be left to their own devices —to prey upon each other and indulge to their hearts' content in the sport of slave-hunting, for which the country has ever been notorious.

City Representation at the Har bour Board.

The action of tho City Council towards the Chairman of the Harbour Board has boon universally condemned. Only one opinion is expressed. Employing inelegant but expressive phraseology, it is voted a con tomptibly dirty trick. Mr Aickin must havo been moro than compensated for any annoyance ho may havo folt by tho cordial expressions of 'friendship and support which tho slight placed upon him by a cliq.no in tho Council has olicitod. It appears, howovor, that tho oloction hiw boon mulled, and will havo to bo hold again dc now on Monday. Pro bably^thoso members who wore unwittingly led into this foolish and ungrnoiuus pro ceeding will talto tho opportunity of repairing tho error and roatoring tho Council to public respect. But it would bo much proforablo lo soo tho Chairman of tho Board sont back independently, and in delianco of tho body which has insulted botli himself and tho Board. His roturn by the Harbour Board doctors, in dofonco of whoso intorosts ho has sullcrod this in dignity, would bo a graceful complimont, and an ofl'ectivo and salutary snub to tho Council.

A doubt having nri.son an to tho legality of tho recent oloction of City Council ropro tntivoa to tho Harbour Board, tho Town Clerk has taken tho precaution to Bummon a mooting of tho Council for ,4 p.m. on Mon day, to hold tho election over again if con sidered desirable.

Tlio winner of tho Grammar School scholarship was Noel Biss. Tho aecond boy was B. C. Vailo.

Tho Mangaro vondetta has assumed a new phaeo. Mr McCrao came into town at an curly hour this morning, and claimed polico protection, ox pressing the fear at tho name time that his neighbours intondod to lynch him.

At a meeting of tho Eight Hours' Domon- Htrntion Committee last evoning, accounts amounting to C4O in connection witli Anni versary Day woro passod for payment. All this is dead loss. A cheque for £3 was ro coived from Sir (Joorgo (Jrey towards the funds of tho Demonstration.

Tho Dovonport Navals first annual picnic took placo to-day undor very favourable circumstances. Tho stoamor Victoria loft Quoon-stroot Wharf at 9, and North Shore at 9.."10, having about .')00 porsons on board, including a band, and procoodod to Motu tnpu, whoro arrangements had been made for a pleasant day's nmuscmoat.

1 ho timo fixod for the removal of tho old church of St. Paul's is drawing very near, In anticipation of that circumstanco tho first of tlirco farou'oll soivicos is announced for tomorrow, when tho proachors will bo the incumbent and tho Bishop. This is tho last occasion on which IFis Lordship will bo ablo to preach within tho walls of old St. Paul's, Tho sorvicos should piovo of an interesting character to vory many residents in our midst.

A bush contractor named John .1. Allan was yesterday aftornoon examined in bank ruptcy boforo tho Official Assignee. He stated that ho was solvent in May, 188.'), and had €200 to tho K^od ; but by tho bursting of booms in May, 1884, ho was crippled, and had sinco boon compelled to stop work. His indebtedness was £818 10s (id, of which I'liO.") 7s 8d watt owing to bush mon who worked for him. Jlo had no asnot« except ClO in the hands of Messrs Dovoro and Cooper, and furniture worth £10.

It was reported in town this aftornoon that the Ellerslio Hotol had been broken into. Detectivo Twohoy has been des patched to raako onquiries.

A meeting of volunteer ollicers was hold at the Drill-shed last night, to consider tho project of an Easter encampment at Papa toetoc.

Tho following havo been nominated as tho temperwio candidatefl for Licensing rv^t, wl i O |. ( I)o Karancahapo Ward, namely :—David lining, u«,, r y rlirei, *.v« Morrison, Knoch Wood and John C. Wilkos. Tiicho gentlemen woro tho Com mittco for last yoar with tho oxcoption of Mr Hirst, who takes tho placo of Mr Philip Ilorapath, Mr Herapath having gone on a visit to England.

Tho body of tho boy Sinclair, drowned from tho stcamor Glongolg on Regatta Day liae been recovered, and an inquest (a to tako placo thin afternoon.

A shark about 10ft. in length was harpooned by Watermen Kcano and Hob brook this morning.

A court, as required by law, sat this morning for tho purposo of confirming tho decision of tho ratepayers of Mount Koskill to closo a road running through land at Hillßbro'. Mr H. 0. Seth Smith. Kcsidont Magistrate, presided, and Mr Haultain appeared for Messrs Jackßon and Russell, who roproßent tho owners. No objections woro received, and tho decision of the ratepayers closing tho road w»b con firmed. Tho road in quostion is one that was laid out in the Crown grant, but has nevor been uaod, owing to tho fact that it runs through a hill. In subdividing the land, tho grantee laid out a frosh road, but at tho same time neglected to close this one. .

Blondin announces an entertainment for to-night and Monday next, which should havo tho clFcct of drawing a largo crowd of spoctatoiH. In a tent at tho Market Square ho and his company will give an exhibition of athletic and balancing feats. A band of music will play outside, and tho prices being fixed at n moderate figuro, many will, no doubt, go to witness the clover por formance.

Tho family of Mr Sankoy, nt Matakaua, hod a narrow escape from death by fire on Monday morning last. Thoy wore alarmod to find some out-houses on firo about 2 a.m., and it was only by great oxortions that the flames wore prevented from destroying the dwolling-houso. Had there not bcon ill ness in the family necessitating thoir wtting up late, the wholo place would probably have bcon burnt down and the inmates all suffocated. Tho firo, which is supposed to bo the work of an incendiary, caused damago to tho extent of £150, which is not protected by insurance.

A meeting of Parnell ratepayors.convened by the Secretary of the Hope of Parnell Lodge of Good Templars, for tho purpose of Bolocthifj a "ticket1 in viow of tho ap proaching licensing elections,took place last night. %\y Pollard occupied tho chair, and introduced tho object of tho meeting. After considerable discussion of a desultory character it was unanimously resolved that tho temporanco candidates for Parnell nhould bo Messrs R. Walker (ox-Mayor), It. Frator, E. Wayinouth, C. Wood, and J. Kriar Clarke, and that tho objocts to bo aimed at should bo the strict enforcement of ton o'clock closing, the suppression of Sunday trading, and the rosti-iction of each houso to a singlo bar. It was alsodoterminod to havo a further mooting for concorted action in tho event of opposition from tho licensed victualling intorost. Tho passing of a vote of thanks to tho Chairman brought tho proceedings to a close.

The mombers of tho Harbinger of Peace Lodgo, 1.0.6. T., held a promenade concert last ovoning in Mr Joune'a Excelsior Hall, Upper Pittstreot, which was largely at tended, over a hundred persons being present. The Chairman, Mr Broadribb, introduced the proceedings. This was a kind of inaugural entertainment on the re moval of the Lodge to Excelsior Hall. Tho following programme was fairly exe cutod- Mr Thompson, song, "Wait till the Clouds Roll By;" Miss Marson, "Botter Bide a Wee;" Mr Meroior, song, " Sail ing ;" Mr Prescott, violin solo ; Miss Duff, song, "Yestorday;" Miss Longbottom, recitation, " The Mother that Hatti a Child at Sea" (Eliza Cook); Mr Houlston, song, " Will Your Heart |be True to Me ?" ; Mr Blackman, reading, " A Foolish Exchange " (Loighton); Mr Cox, comic, " Song of the Asphalt Man;" Mr James Jenkin, song, "Who will Carofor Mother Now?"; Re freshments and fruit were passed round by the ladies during tho evening.

A pleasant social gathering of the mem bers of St. James's Church choir and thoir friends took place in St. James's Hall last evening, for the purpose of presenting to thoir late choirmaster and organist, Mr W. J. Rees a handsome photographic shield, and illuminated address, in recognition of his connection with the choir during the past six years. The shield was prepared by Messrs Hemus and Hanna, and contains the photographs of the choir members, with Mr Recs's portrait in the centre, and also a portrait of St. James's Church, artistically arranged. The ad dress gave expression to the esteem and respect in which Mr Rees had always been held by the choir, and the regret members felt because of his retirement. The presen tation was made by Mr Smith, on behalf of the choir, and Mr Rees acknowledged the gift in a few well-chosen words, in which he alluded to the harmony which had charac terised his cennection with the choir, and expressed a hope that it would continue under the new leaders, Messrs Edraondcs and Baxter, of whom he spoke very highly. During the evening several songs were sung, and the proceedings terminated with tho National Anthem.

Wo aro glad to hear that the technical classes under Mr Robinson have made a good start with sixteen pupils, and the promißO of an increase. The hour has been changed to half-past seven o'clock The teachers have not, as yet, shown much appreciation of these classes.

In the advertisement of Pokeno Licensing Committee election the dote for receiving nominations was erroneously printed as Thursday. It should be Friday, 13th inst.

The monthly inspection of the Naval Artillory was held last evening, under com mand of Captain LcKoy and Lieutenants Parker and Smith. ' There were < r>7 present, including tho officers. The inspection was satisfactory, and at tho closo the corps marched out headed by the Garrison Band. An urgent and unexpected summons to Chl'istchurch compels Father Le Menant doB Chonais to postpone for tho prosent his intondod locturo on " Ancient and Modern Magic." This doubtloss will disappoint many. It is, however, one of those contre temps which can neither bo forcseon nor romediod. We trust that tho lecturo may be given on a future occasion, when Father Lo Menant next pays Auckland a visit.

Mr Goorge Dean, late fireman at the waterworks, writes with reference to Mr Emngtoirß report and the remarks made at the meeting of the Council yesterday. He says that the Investigating Committee of the Council never proceeded to inquire into the charges he modo, and that he is Eroparod to como forward to substantiate is charges whonever called upon by the Council.

A mooting of discharged soldiers and others interested in military land claims takes place this evening in the Thistle Hotol.

Increased success attends the Blue Ribbon Mission services conducted nightly by Mr R. T. Booth. Last evening tho Theatre Royal was crowded to excess, and hundreds of poople were unable to gain admittance. The entrances were packed, and every spot whoro a hearer wuh likely to catch even a portion of tho speaker's remarks was occupied. Rev, W, S. Potter presided, and Mrs Levitt and Mr Booth both spoke at some longth. Tho advice given by Mr Booth to tho young women was, " Toko the pledge, join a church, and get married.' The pledgets taken at the close of the meet ing numbered 271, and the blue ribbons donned 333, making a grand total of 2,569 pledges and 3,130 blue ribbons since the commencement of the mission. Special meetings for children aro to take place in thoThoatro Royal and Pitt-streot Vvesleyan Church to-morrow afternoon.

Tho ontries for tho Association Rogatta, which is to take place on Saturday aftor noon noxt, are miserably poor. Auckland Rowing Club has not entered at all. Ponsonby Rowing Club sends only one crow for two soparate events. Waitomata Boating Club have two crews for tho two whaloboat races, and North Shore Rowing Club sends crows for all events except the junior whaloboat race*. This is anything but encouraging, and does not augur well for tho future success of tho Rowing As sociation.

Tho members of tho A Battery Artillery and Victoria Rifles aro warned by advertise ment to attend at the Drill-shed to-morrow (Sunday) at 9.30 a.m. for church parado, in full dress uniform, with side arms and whieo glovee. Tho Onehunga Brass Band will play a number of selections on tho flat adjoining the 1.0. U.T. Hall on Tuesday evening, tho 10th Ins., commencing at 8 o'clock.

Wo notice that Messrs J. C. Sharland and Co. have gone Into their new premises in Lome street, and will be closed on Monday next for animal stocktaking.

Tho anniversary sermons of the Primitive Motho.lUt Humlayuehool, Upper Pltt-atreot, will bo preached to-morrow morning and after noon in tho school-room. Tho evening service will bo conducted in St. James's Hall, as tho school-room was too uaiull last jour. Special lntoroat will centre In tho singing this yoar, as a number ot instrumentalists nave promised to tnko part. For further particulars sco adver tisement.

HON. MR BALLANCE'S RETURN FROM WAIKATO.

(BY TELKOBAFH. — OWN COIIIItSI'OSDENT).

Hamilton-, this day. Mr IUi.r.ANTK arrived here this morning from Cambridge, and was met by a deputation, consisting of tho Mayor and Town Clerk, with regard to various matters, principally ot a local character. Ho left by morning train for I'ukokohe, where he will bo tho guest of Major Harris. Officially, his visit has been considered eminently successful, and personally he has succeeded in making himself popular with every person he has coma ia contact with.

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE.

Son of Mr Albla Martin Snot

Tklcorams were received last evening by Superintendent Thomson giving brief par ticulars of a fatal gun accident near One hunga, by which Mr Harry Martin, iion of Mr Albin Martin, lost his life. It appears that the deceased young man left his home on tho previous day for the purpose of going shooting. He did not return that night or on the following moraine. Fears for his safety were aroused, ana a search was made yesterday afternoon. Tho body was found in a swamp near St. John g Lake, and scarcely more than half a mile from the deceased's residence. It was lying closo to the fence, whilo on the other sido of tho fenco was tho gun which ho had taken with him. One barrel was discharged, and thore wuh a gunshot wound in the left breast of deceased. From the lelativo position of the body and tho weapon, it was concluded that the deceased was potting through tho fence and drawing the gun after him when tho woapon exploded, caus ing tho wound which led to the young man's death. Information was conveyed to Sergeant Greene by Mr W. Keynell, and tho police officer found the body as de scribed. Dr. Pbilson was acquainted with the facts of tho occurrence, and arranged to hold nn inquest at Elite's Ellerslio Hotel this afternoon.

TABLE TALK.

Last night of " Forgot Mo Not." "Honest-toa is the boat policy" for grocers. Rood Hugh Conway'a ghost'story in Stab Supplement.

If you want to see a telegraph boy run, watch him on his way to dinner. G. A. Sala reaches Auckland on 7th March next.

Tho crops in Otago look well, but more heat is wanted.

Mr Jacoinb, pound-keeper at Patea, has tried to commit suicido by cutting his throat.

Tho Wellington "Times" lectures Sir Julius Vogel for bad taste in referring to tho telephone charges whilo that libel action is pending. ' In San Francisco thoro is a grandmother aged 26. Sho married at 11 and her daughter at 12. Who drew that fearful and wonderful map of the Soudan, granny? The fourth cataract is placed in tho middle of tho desert, a hundred miles from the Kile.

The Rationalists publish a manifesto pleading guilty to using tho exclamations "Bosh" and "Fudge at tho recent scene in the cemetery, and stating that their loud and emphatic protests compelled Mr Tebbs to desist for a time.

Tho North New Zealand Fanners' Co operative Association does twioo as much business as the eimilur institution in Canter bury, though the former is not nearly so long established as the latter. Cheap railway excursions becoming all the rage. The Premier and Mr Larnach are at Reefton, and leave for Greymouth to morrow morning, Hon. Mr Tole will pay a visit to tho South Island in the course of a month or so.

A "bunting mill"—A contest between two billy-goats. " Won Dy a bare scratch !" as the hen observed when she turned up the worm. _ The Mayor of Auckland, whilo in Wel lington, interviewed the Colonial Secretary on the Hospital scandal*. During the past year the North New Zea land Farmers' Co-operative Association has disposed of £3,000 worth of shareholders' produce, and has done a large trado in fruit.

Waitemata County Council havo resolved to borrow money to erect a wharf at Wai wera, to be 1,725 feet long and to co3t £3,217. Mr Graham and other owners give land valued at £800.

Te Aboha, this day.—Hon. Mr Ballance, Native Minister, has intimated to Mr W. A, Murray his intentions, circumstances permitting, of visiting Te Aroha about Tuesday first. - -

The work of surveying's railway station site on this .side of the river .was completed yesterday.

Extensive enlargements to the baths have commenced.

THE HOSPITAL INQUIRY

Dr. Bond's Statomont.

Tnn inquiry of the Hospital Committeo into tho charges made by the patient Smith against Dr. Bond, House Surgeon at the

Hospital, wan resumed at tho Hospital Library at 0.30 to-day. Tho members of the Committeo present were Colonel Haultain (who presided) and -Air- S. Dando.

Colonel Haultain read tho correspondence that had passed between Dr. Richardson and tho Coinmittoo since tho last meeting. rrho.»e letters havo already been published. With regard to tho lust lotler from Or. Richardson declining to attend tho inquiry. Col. Haultain said they could not compel Dr. Richardson's attendance; therefore they must loavo his action to bo judged of by public opinion, and proceed without it. In reply to Col. Haultain, Pationt Smith said ho had not the power to call witnesses. Ho had assumed that if tho cvidonco, with that of Dr. Richardson, was considered by tho Committee to establish a primu facie case, a Commission jof Inquiry would be ap pointed by the Government. Ho had boen cro: s examined by Dr. Bond when he had not expected it. Ho might have been wrong, but he never considorcd this a pro perly qualified inquiry, believing that a commission would follow. He contended that on his ovidonce, with Dr. Richardson's letter, a commission should bo appointed, with power to take evidence on oatr£ and subpoena witnesses. Col. Haultain informed Pationt Smith that he could call any person connected with the Hospital to give evidence.

Patient Smith said he was not awaro if there were any nurses or patients in the Hospital who could give evidence. At this stage Col. Haultain read the letter from Dr. Richardson, notifying his.intention of withdrawing from tho medical staff. This letter had been published in the Star on January 31st, but wan not received by the Committee till February 2nd.

Patient Smith said that on one occasion Patient Cameron remonstrated with Dr. Bond for keeping him (Smith) on tho floor, when he (Cameron) was much better lit to be on the floor. Dr. Bond told Cameron to mind his own business—that it was no business of Mb. If it had not been for the treatment ho had received, ho felt confident he would havo been able to leavo the Hos pital prior to this time. Col. Haultain : Dr. Richardson had you moved downstairs, had ho not? Smith : Yes, in the hope of getting a bed stead in the convalescent ward or elsewhere.

Col. llaultain : You say the man who was in the ward with you wished to give up his bed to you? Smith: Ye?. His nnmo is Cameron. Dr. Bond told him it was no business of his, that he was to mind his own nflairs.

Smith said Dr. Richardson had requested that no patient of his should be loft on the floor.

Dr. Bond handed in to the Committee a writton statement, which was read by Col. Haultatn, as follows :—" I deny nil tho charges of cruelty and neglect which have been made against mo by Mr Smith and Dr. Richardson. Dr. Richardson pays that he was, and is still, of opinion that owing to my noglect tho man Smith's Jog is damaged so as to cripple him for life. Vet, being of tliis opinion, he has not sought to obtain redress nor attempted to have the neglect remedied by complaining to tho Committee, nor in any other way, but has allowed the alleged neglect to continuo unchecked for over a year. Dr. Richardson knows that hi» pationts in the Hospital are under hie, and not undor my caro. Therefore, I think that Dr. Richardson has boon guilty of gross neglect towards his patient. Mr Smith says Dr. Richardson told him about Christina!', 1883, that through my neglect ho was permanently crippled, and yet did not seek any redress whatever, raising the strong presumption that his whole story is an afterthought. With reference.to tho re moval of the patient Smith from his bed stead to the floor, I have to state that it is within the knowledge of the Committee that, owing to the crowded state of the Hospital, it frequently becomes tieces wiry to place patients on tho floor. Which patient shall occupy tho bed on tho floor, is a question always determined by the nature of the case. Not accepting Dr. Richardson's opinion, I would venture to ask the Committee to request the other members of the visiting staff to examine the man Smith, and report upon the case." Smith : Did not Dr. Richardson at any time complain to you that it was through your neglect of the removal of the splint that aukylosis had not set in ? Dr. Bond : Dr. Richardson did not com plain to me at all with reference to you, the first I heard of your complaint being your letter to the Committee. Smith : Did not Dr. Richardson give you positive instructions that the splint was not to be removed excepting in his presence ? Dr. Bond: No, lie did not. When I did remove it becaueo of the pain it caused you,' and when I slackened tho bandage of the leg for the same reason, and told Dr. Richardson, he said that it was all right. Smith : Was it not the manner in which you applied the bandage that caused me the pain, and not the splint ? Dr. Bond : Certainly not. Dr. Richard son applied it himself, as you have stated, and then also the pain obliged mo to slacken it.

Smith: Do you state positively that it was not the way you hud applied the band age that caused the pain, and not as applied by Dr. Richardson V Dr, Bond : The bandages applied both by Dr. Kichardson and myself gave you pain, and I removed thorn frequently. Smith: And though Dr. Richardson's instructions wero explicit that tho splint should not be removed, you removed it because of the pain t Dr. Bond: Dr. Richardson gave no such instructions. - < f

Smith: Did not Dr. Richardson in my presence express surprise to you that I had no splint on, and did lie not remonstrate with you for removing the Bplint? ■ Dr. Bond: No, he did not. I told him that tho pain you suffered compelled mo to remove it, - Si '.

Smith here pointed out that Dr. Bond did not refer in his statement to several acts of cruelty, being left on the door, etc. Colonel Haul tain pointed out that tho fact that he was placed on tho floor was admitted.

Smith : Do you consider that in all cases when I have boon placed on tho floor, I havo been a more fit subject to bo placed on the Hoor than any others ? Dr. Bond: I consider that you were quite as fit a subject, or I should not havo put you there. * ; Smith : Do you consider that the eon ■valesoent patients who were able to do the work of the Hospital, and run errands for you and members of the stall', were not more fit to bo on tho floor than me, a cripple who was unable to lie down or get up with out assistence 1

Dr. Bond : I have already replied to that, and a fourth reason for placing-you on the floor in the ward was that your snoring was 80 loud as to keep the other patients awake. They complained time after time of the annoyance that you caussd them in preventing them from sleeping, The end' of the ward ia further from the beds, and 1 hoped that in that position you would not disturb those patients who were seriously ill, and to whom the loss of a night's reßt was a matter of great import ance. But as that position did not prevent you from disturbing others you were placed downstairs.

At this stage, ColonelHaultain mentioned, that Dr. Bond, being the accused party, was not bound to answer any question. .Smith intimated that he would not ask any further questions, but asked Dr Bond, in the presence of the Committee, that he should be allowed to receive his friends on the balcony next Sunday (to-morrow). Col. Haultain said it was the wish of the Committee that Mr Smith should have all the privileges extended to other patients, The inquiry then adjourned till a date to be fixed.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. Cambria.—A contract has been let for the extension of the cross cut at No. 3' level, and the successful party have started work! The mine still looks well, gold being found in each of the workings whenever quartz is broken, | Caledonian Low Level.—The cross leader m the south drive at the G4oft. level was broken down yesterday.and the quartz, though not containing visible gold, main tains a very kindly appearance.

THE FALL OF KHARTOUM.

PERILOUS JOURNEY OF SIR CHARLES WILSON.

[BY CA ISM?.—COI'YRIOIIT.]

London, February 5. Sik Qiiaih.k.l VViwon, finding that ho could not get to Khartoum, attempted to return, but during the passage I wo of the steamers stranded.. Tho crew and escort were safoly landed. During tho journey they wore freduontly attacked by the rebels from the banks.

GREAT INDIGNATION IN BRITAIN.

What tho London Press Advise,

Safety of tho British Expedition,

London, Fobruary C,

The feeling of public indignation and disgust pervaJing all classes of fcho people regarding tho miscarriage in tho Soudan is unparalleled, and in consequence consols have declined a half per cont.

Profound sympathy is expressed on tho Continent at the failure of Lord Wolseley's expedition to rescue General Gordon. The London papers, referring to the British position in the Soudan, are unani mous in declaring that retreat is impossible. Most of the journals advise that strong re inforcements, consisting of Indian native regiments, bo despatched to Souakim, thenco opening a road to Berber. A Cabinet Council is to be held to-day to consider the Soudan position. Sir Chas. Dilko, President of the Local Government Board, speaking at Padding ton last night, announced that Lord Wolseley has telegraphed that there is no cause for anxiety as to tho position of the British troops at (Jakdul and Metemmah.

REPORTED MASSACRE AT KHARTOUM.

Two Thousand Slaughtered.

Tho Palace Sacked.

It m reported that 2,000 of Gordon's fol lowers wero massacred, and the Palacb at Khartoum was completely gutted by the rebels.

GREAT SCULLING MATCH.

THE HAM,AN - CLIFFORD MATCH TO-DAY.

<BY CABLE-COPYRIGHT.)

Sydney, this day, A GJtKAT race in anticipated between Hanlan and Clifford. Both men aro in good condi tion, and tho weather is favourable. [A Star Extra will bo issued this evening immediately on receipt of the result.]

THE MAIL STEAMER

Thkrk was no sign of tho mail steamer City of Sydney up to a lato hour this afternoon. She loft San Franoinco on .Tan. 18, and should therefore arrive about tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon.

SPORTING NEWS.

Wellington Racing Club Summer Meeting.

Wellington, this day. The attondanco is again very large, and the weather glorious. Railway Stakk!) Handicap, of SOsovs. Three-

quarters ot v mile. Mr G. G. Stead's Marion 1 Mr D. Campion's Armourer 2 Mr G. Bato's Minerva 3 It was a grand race, and Marion won by a length. Dividend: Insido (£2 tickets), £6 10.4; outside, i' 3 16s. Htnrr County Handicap. Giriii 1 Dynamite 2 Potaka ... '( Won comfortably by a length. Dividend, £2 11s. Dusedin, this day. There has been very little wagering on the Dunedin Cup during the week. Van guard has hardened, and any olfer over 4 to 1 is eagerly accepted. On the strength of a reported good gallop ou Thursday, Cap tain Webster has advanced to 12 to 1. Clogs, The Poet, and Fusilier are knocked out.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

"Forget-me-not "was repeated at Abbott's Opera Houso last evening by Miss Gene vieve Ward and hor talented Company be fore one of the largest and most fashion able audiences that has over assembled in this city. Tho drama will bo produced tlrs evening for tho last time, "Tho Queen's Favour.te " taking the boards on Monday evening.

. The box plan will bo open this evening tit the Opera House, and Mr Liddy will be in attendance to reserve seats and issse tickets.

THE PORTFOLIO OF MINES.

(BY TKLKORAI'U—OWN CORRESPONDENT),

Wellington, this day; It is thought in tho best-informed circles that there ia truth in the rumour that Mr Larnach will be called to tho Upper House in the course of a month or two, and that he will then relinquish the portfolio of Mines and retain only tho portfolio of Trade and Customs held by Mr Reynolds. It is thought not unlikely that the portfolio of Mines will ultimately be held by a member for a goldficlds constituency. Messrs Cadman, Seddon, and O'Connor are freely mentioned in connection with the ap pointment. It will be remembered the former was a strong favourite for tho posi tion during last session.

POLICE COURT.-This Day

(Boforo If. G. Seth Smith, Ksq., H.M.I Drunk.—Henry Larkins was fined 10s, and Thomas Haya (third oft'ence) was ordered to pay £5, or in default U days. Disorderly Conduct.-Jtromiah Crowley was charged with disorderly conduot in Queen- Brteot.—Constablo Cahill deposed that tho prisoner was drunk, and fighting and insulting every person who passed.—Fined 10s: and costs.

Tub Purloikkd "WATcn.-Edward Averillo. alias Evans, again appoared in answer to a charge of stouling a watch, value ids, on tho 13th September lost. Tho particulars of this cast; appeared in tho last Issuo of the Stab.- Mr Jamos Rae Baid tho young woman who, it was thoughr, could recognise the prisoner was too unwell to appear in Court.—Sergeant Pratt had reasons to doubt the statement, and asked for a remand.—MrNapior thought it was bottor to re mand the case for a fow days.—lt was decided to send an officer to ascertain the fasts as to tho witness's nealth.

• ASSAULTING An Cube.—Malcolm Mackenzie was charged with strikingAh Chee, a Celestial, in the (ace and knocking him down, also with destroying 10a worth of cabbaeo and cucumbers on the sth ins,t.-Prisoner pleaded not guilty.— Mr Blades opened the case for complainant, and called evidence.—Ah Quo! interpreted.-Ah Cheo, who had two black eyes and had evidently received brutal treatment, took the English oath, being a believer in the Bible, deposed that he was lessee of the gardens. Mechanics' Bay. On Thursday last, he saw defendant in his gardon. He was passing through and loitering about. Prisoner then commenced pulling up various vegetables. Ho told him to desist and clear out. Prhoncr immediately struck him a violent blow between iho eyes. Knocked him down, and held him there. As soon as he re gained hiaubjrty. he senthis man for the police, —Ah Fung. A, Yong. and Ah Quong gave evi dence-P. Isoner wished to give evidence, and on being sworn, deposed that he was not in the gardens at the time stated, but was engaged on the wharf.—Andrew Anderson, seaman de posed that ho was with prisoner just before ho was arrested. He told him ho whe had served the Chinaman, buteaid he was first struck by Ah Cheo.—Some further ovidenco was offered, when His worship found prisoner guilty, and ordered him to pay 40a and costs, and to find security for his good conduct for throe months, himself in £10. and one surety to the same amount The Castletownroche Mohdbhs — Wil liam Sheehan was again brought up on a charge of wilful murder at Castlotownroehe on the 27th October, 1877.-Mr Superintendent Thomson asked for a remand of the prisoner, pending the arrival of the officer from England. He hoped to bo able on the next occasion t6 produce the warrant and certified dooumonts which had arrved at Wellington and had been forwarded to Auckland—Mr Napior offered no objection to the application of Mr Thomson, and the prisoner was again remanded for a week A prisoner named James Watson, undergoing sentence for forcing a cheque, was brought up by Mr Roston, the gaoler, on a charge of havine committed a breacl. of the PrisonlAct by re fusing to work en the pretence of being unwell -Mr Bradbury, the chief warder, and two"other ■warders gave evidence of pri B oner- 8 unruly S&* duct.-Mr Beaton put in a medical certificate hi« w!?.H at Prisoner was fit for hard labour- His Worship ordered close confinementon bread

CABLEGRAMS.

(BVOABbK-copyj, "

French Vlotorte7inx olln London, February e.—ThoCld " siiPtuincd several defeats i n T^l contly. The French troops nab?*!! Negreer are now advancing onk The French Convict Sow* 51 If The Kccidivisto Bill ha« f socond reading in tho BTenoV^S *§§ Kousftean contended that Woiditta?**jsj bean ucquiaition to the colony^f'' is unanimous in domandtng-Wfii<B should bo relegated. M. BeW; '^ffl whlrti would have largely ajjSjlj present bill, has been rejected', ' Cathedral Destroyed by i m> . . . Tho cathedral at Jawbgt^pgMß Russia, in Finland, has been ihv, WM Tho Now Guinea Amnan^ M Sir Chas. Dilke state thatCoJ,, W ster, the German Ambassador^|sffl was, on January 20, insducfe^JfH tho British Government's protest; the Gorman annexation o{ noitl e| Guinea as being contrary to tU' * made by the Gorman Government hN'' Prince Bismarck contendfthattV, ■ annexation by England of -£«•■ northern New Gninea is a t v»^J| the assurance given by Eatli&Jß The latter replioa that thfrrtjjmlflj dcrod necessary from a fear of Biji-gJiM London 'Wool Sales London, February s.—Atfcwi ' '"' a quiet tone prevailed. 10,4lflffi$iffi oil'red, but it was a poorselectfolf tjfli qualities Part Phillip greasy'S?SHj the same prices as 'wtyo^vSySM Kales. Faulty scoured woolSfflH Id lower than last sales.! Sfncf Ssß| ing of tho series 15,000 balegfM^B withdrawn from sale. *" ■ ■ Arrest of Suspected MBr^wßl Peu.th (West Austmlia), JVo | • arrests have been made in coime*^^B the recent murders at the Uni^uH Roebourne. '' \~- :

A BOY BURGLAR.

(by telegraph.—i-bess jfe^JßaU; CIIBISTCHDBCnii«i s At the Magistrate's Court y^M^H inj/, a boy named George Ilawkln," ' of ago, was convicted of breaking -^ ' house of a farmer at. PrebbleS||fflß ing £7 14s and a quantity of arftfc|3pj irom. ITo was Bent to BunibiS^ffl -i

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1885.

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DONT go to hear Dr. York on Sunday ICvenlni: on " Common Sense." A LWAY9 ask for Wolfe's Schnapps and •"■ take no other article^ Tfl N G ~X G E D. Gilbart'a Now and Kavourito Comedy will bo performed in St. Matthew's Schoolroom by ■ veral Ladles and Gentlemen connected with t*i« Parish, assisted by Mr and Mrs McGowan a id Mr J. Walsh, who tin vn kindly volunteered t lelr aid. on TIIURSIIAY NEXT. Fob. 12. Admission—lß: Reserved Seats, 2aCd, ■ -^j .i gnhnoi Renovation Fund. 7MTUNRO AND MILLIGAN'S TWEEDS ': ARK AIL THOROUGHLY 9HITONK. VtV AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. ~R. C O B B E T T HAS REMOVED Krom Alfred-street to SYMONDS-3rREET (opposite Choral Hall). HOUHS OF CONSULTATION: At Home—o to 10 a.m., and 6to 8 p.m. At Aickln'a—l2 to 1 and ito 5 p.m. When not • igaged. mO CONTRACTORS, JOINERS, AND THOSE ABOUT TO BUILD. For Union Sash and Door Oo.'h Advertisement SEE THIS DAY'S ISSUE. mHE "EXCELSIOR" m MART, TOP OF GREY-STREET. The Great Want of tho Pnblio ia Quality and • Quantity combined- with Cheapness. Question—How do we do it? Answer—We Uuy (or Cash, and Sell for Cash, ; and glvo oar Customers the Benefit. W. H. DAVENPORT (Late of the City T Mart. Christchurch) Begs to Inform the Pnblio that ho Is prepared to Bupply the abovo-montioucd want to tho fullest possible oxtont at Ills establishment, THE "EXCELSIOR' T MART, TOP OF GREY-STREET, ' Where 1)0 hopes, by resuminK tho policy which , caused his place of business elsewhere to bo so popular a resort, viz., BRLLING NOTHING but a GOOD ARTICLE AT THE VKRY LOWEST REMUNERA TIVE PRICE, To deserve and receive a sharo of tho Public ■ Patronage a^id Support. W.H.D. respectfully solicits the favour of an early visit from all tho readers ot this adver ■ tiseimmt. and begs to assure them, on hia :,:.'.••■ honour, that Tinre wir.r. nkvkr KEQRKT IT, N.8.-A Single Trial will Snfflce. POSTBCBIPT.-COME ON SATURDAY!! 1 ' ■ W. H. DAVENPORT, THE "EXCELSIOR" T MART, TOP OF GREY-STREET. \ BUTCHERS" PICNIC Will be held on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1885, '.. AT . MB BUCKLAND'S PADDOCK, At tho TAMAKI. The Paddle Steamer VICTORIA will leave the Qaeen-Btreet Wliarf at half-past eight v.m. i sharp. 1 .Tickets, 2s 8d each tar Gentlemen, can be Ob tilned till Tuosday, 10th February, from H. B. Pollard, Hon. Secretary, at Messrs R. and W. Hellaby's, Hhortland-Btreot, Auckland. , A BALL wMI be given in connecUon with the abovo Tickets and information obtained till V Saturday, 7th February, from H. B. Pollard, or Committee - MONEY FOX INVESTMENT. I AOQAA-^ undorsigned have i gb(*o"" the above amount Ifor lm medlato investment, and ore propared to re , oelve securities for sums of £200 and upwards, At current rates of interest. MALCOLMSON & DE LACY, '■" The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agaacy, High-street. January 17,1885. TVTEWMARKET PUBLIC CIRCULAT SS XSa LIBRARY, NEWMARKET HALL. SUBSCRIPTION, 2s 8d PBR QUARTER. ' On completion of New Library, and Reading Boom (now in progress) it is the intention of the Committee to replenish the shelves with a Choice Selection of lateßt Works of Fiction, Sco., by popular authors. WM. DINNIBON, Hon. Sec UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAE SCHOOL. NO T I 0 E. >Phn Treamirer win be in attendance et the SymOTtoltreet School on MONDAY mMS ISQ a^O'oloek, and at the Ponsonby Branoh ' &h«)l at zTm- same day to receive the fo.es . wSlng unpaid for the ourrent term. ; Tha Bohool Fees Account will be closed on ■ WBON^DAY NEXT, and all arrears will thea to reported to tho Board of Governors. OLIVER MAYS. Treasurer. • Treasurer'sOfflco; „., U. Palraerston Buildings, Queen-^eet Wharf. g> lgß^ 1 EXCUK- February*,9.3oa.m. Fare, 2sOd; Children. Is. , .Tlcketscanbohadof Or W. C. DENNB3. ' /iHRIStOFLE AND CIR, PARIS, \J Makers ot Finest PLATEDWARE of all kinds,■ FOHKB and SPOONS heavily plated on ckIUSTOFLE makes only ONK QUAUTY, the very best known. Bach piece ouakanteed by the. name Christofle, and the weleht of silver thereon stamped. Buyers wanting good value are ad. S£eTto get CHRISTOFLE'3 PLATE. r/ Wholesale A«-inoy- ' >' '■■■■■.- IM^ V^S^" j^f-VHW*, ■,■■■



I 13UMOUR OAYETH THAT W. J. SUITER & CO.'S BREWING BUSINESS Having so largely increased during tho last six months' necessitated a PARTNERSHIP with Hancock &: Co.'s Brewery, which Is .situated on tho adjoining allotment. THIS IS NOT TRUE; even It It wore ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS AND PLANT render such a step unnecessary, wore ij practicable. In consequence, tho Public can rely upon pro curing from all tho FREE CITY, SUBURBAN. AND COUNTRY HOTELS IN TUB PROVINCIAL DISTRICT1 THAT PURE ALE AND SPARKLING BEVERAGE Familiarly known by the name of SUITER'S BEER (GUARANTEED TO BE MADE FROM THE BEST MALT AND HOPS ONLY), Which they hare boon accustomed to dnrtng the past few years. THK OUIPUT OF JANUARY, 1885, BEING THREE TINES THAT OF JANUARY, 1883. AND DOUBLE THAT OF JANUARY. 1684. IS SUFFICIENT PROOF THAT A GOOD SOUND PALATABLE BEER IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED BY CONNOISSEURS. W. J. SUITER & CO. Respectfully apologise to those of their Cus tomers who wero disappointed In not receiving attention to their kind orders during! Christmas and New Year time, and now Intimate that by the increased facilities they will bo ablo to supply the whole of their esteemed Customers. SO SEND ALONG YOUR COMMANDS, AND THEY WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. TELEPHONE EXCHANGE -275, W. J. SUITER & CO., KTBER PASS ROAD. N.8.-W.J.B. and Co.'a Pale. Bitter, Bottled Ales having had such miraculous effects on many invalids, restoring them to health and strength from emaciation, has rendered it neces sary that many testimonials (some of which are from those who wear the " blt-o'-bluo ") in their possession shall be published shortly. One (la worthy of perusal), from a gentleman in Pon sonby who has been a total abstainer for years, and an invalid for the last 18 months. Being advised by his medical attendant (all other remedies having failed) to try FOUR DOZEN OF SUITER'S XXXX BOTTLED ALB, re luotantly complied, with the result that he is now able to attend to his daily duties for the first tine for 17 months, and strorger than ever.



jTIREETHOUGHT PLATFORM. DR. J.~J,7~YORK WILL LKCTURK AT OPKRA HOUSE. SUNDAY EVENING, on "COMMON SENSE," Under the aiisploes of the N.Z. Psychological Society. Doors open 7.30. commenco 8 o'clock. Ad nHsaion, 2a, la, and lid. Double Tickets to admit Lady and Gentleman to Dress Circle, :ia. Wo regard Dp. York as the peer of Robert Ingeraoll in argument and oratory. His style is rapid, magnetic and eloquont, His logic, wit and humour are irresistible. — " Now York Truth Seeker." . ~T h B A N V FOOD. ALBANY FOOD. UtiKD BY THR HKBT PHYSICIANS IN KN(iIiAND yon INFANTS AND INVALIDS. Sold by all Procure. , TTNION STEAM SAW, MOULDING, SASH, AND DOOn COMPANY (LIMITED NOTICE TO SHARKHOIiDKIH. DIVIDEND WARRANTS will be payable at thoCompany's Town Olllco, Customs-street, on FRIDAY and MONDAY, tho 6th and 9th lnst., from 1 o'clock till 4 o'clock p.m. DAVID MURDOCH. Socretary. . _ Q E j__ D CAMBRIA GOLD-MINING. COMPANY (Limited), Tho Share Roglstor will bo CLOSED on WED NKSDAY NKXT, at four o'clock p.m.. until SATURDAY NKXT, when a Dividend (tod) of Ono Shilling and Sixpence per Share will be payable at the Company's Ofllce, Now Zealand suranco Company's Buildings, Auckland. R. McDONALD SCOTT, Manager. Auckland, February 2,1585. URANUI HILL UNITED GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. The diroctors liavo this day made a Call of Ono Shillinir por Share on tho Capital of the Company, payable to tho Secretary at the Ofllce of tho Company, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on tho 12th day of February, 18*5. JAB. STODART, Secretary. Auckland. 27th January, 1885. THE NEW ZEALAND LAND MORT GAGE COMPANY (LIMITED). The Transfer Bookß will bo CLOSED from tho 17th to the 25th Instant (both days Inclusive), after which a Dividend will be payable at this Ollice. and at tho Agencies, on recoipt of advlco. JAMES BUTTLE, Seorotary. Auckland, 2nd February. 1885. _ TyTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. J. McCarroll's is tho only Establishment in Nuw Zealand which makes a speciality of Linens. Damasks, Towels, Diapers, Huckabacks, Handkerchiefs, &<■., &c, in nowest designs and best patterns, imported by him direct from tho Irish Manufacturers. The Publlo would do well to inspect his goods, which are offered at tho lowest possible prices—J. McCarroll. 78. Victoria-street, fourdoora qbovo Albort-stroot. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. hitherto carried 0 on TyTao^ndeHg^WJpoiHSiP tho stylo of BRADLEY and NKWELL, has been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. Mr Bradley will continuo tho business, receive all debts, and discharge all liabilities. ROBERT LOWKRY BRADLEY. F. NEWELL. Witness: J. Richmond, Solicitor, Auckland. Auckland, 6th February, 1885. "VT 0 T I C E. ALBO-C ARSON" LIGHT. I hereby giro notice that I have appointed Mr C. G. Moore, of Oamaro, Otago, my Sole Agent in New Zealand for tho Albo-Carbon and. Albo- Carbon Light, and that I shall strenuously oppose any Infringement of my Patent Rights. GEORGE KENT, 199, High Holborn, London, Proprietor of tho Australasian Patent Rights of tho Albo-Carbon and Albo-Carbon Light. SCIENTIFIC DRESS-CUTTING. MISS BBWS bogs to intimate that tho London Association has appointed hrfr Solo Agent for teaching the above essential branch of educa tion in Auckland and neighbourhood. Tho system Is interesting, easily acquired, and of thorough practical use. It is recommended to the attention of the ladies of Auckland, who. withoatany previous knowledge will be enabled to out and fit perfectly in a few weeks' time Forenoon and Afternoon Classes will be held at Wellesloystreet East (2nd honße from Park) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Classes formed In the suburbs on application Schools attended. Toims, Including System, Tracing Wheel, and Instruction till perfect-£2 2s. tohn collins, deceased. n 6~tTc c. It Is requested that all Claims' against the Estate of tha late John Collins, of Southamp ton. England, but formorly of Auckland, Sor geant-Mojor in tho Army Hospital Corps, may tin sent in for Liquidation to tho nnderslg%_}, at tho office of Mr E. A. Mackechnlo, Solicitor, Queen-street, on or before the (list c!ht of March next, as tho Administrator of the Estate will proceed thereafter to distribute tho assets in tho said Kstatc amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to tho claims only of which hi) has then notice. EDWARD BROPHY. Administrator of tho Rstato or tho Bald ;, John Collins, deceased. mO THE EDECTORS OF AUCKLAND JL HARBOUR. Gentlemen,—l beg to intlmato that lam a candidate for re-election on MONDAY, tho 9th Inst., at noon. D. 11 McKENZIK. TO THE ELECTORS AUCKLAND JL i HARBOUR BOARD. Gbntlemrk,—l beg to intimate that I am a Candidate for a seat at tho Harbour Board, and to assure you that, if elected, my beat offorts will be devoted to forwarding tho interests of tho port Your obedient servant, '■ THO3. HENDERSON. Jun. MRS S. E. SHEAF, Royal Academy of Mublo, Queen's Colloge, and pupil of Sir Sterndala Bennett, London, receives a limited number of Music Pupils, elementary and finish ing. — Karangahapo Road, between Pitt and Upper Queen-street THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY ron RHEUMATISM and GOUT.-Thi CiMieiFuaA(AoTCA Raccmooa)oh Black SNAKE ROOT ha« «eh lono ccicihatco AS A RHEUMATISM RtMtOT. THI« PHtFABATION IS THC MOST CERTAIN IH IT* CFPCCTS, AND CURE. B». PtH IOTTLC, AT MCMWS, % WKI PtthRUkCV" owosvts. »m»k Of H.i, auw.« *r



IT is a good thins? to keop a bottle of Woi.fb's BciiffAPPH injthp houso._ " /COMMON SENSED" the Reformation \J of tho 19th Century. Como and hear at Opera House, Sunday evening.



A woman seldom writes her will. There is bo much of it she can't. l|Thero can be no two opinions about the boote sold at the Kconomy Boot Shops; for quality and cheapness they are unequalled.— [ADVT.] '■ '■ ■■ ■-'■ '■- -% ;; "■•' Sewing Machines, wholesale and retail.— D, S Chamber .



Tho Cemetery DUtnrh«Va'.ftijjjJH|i The conduct of Mr Maolviuky tod«k«fi^ thinkers at the burial of the l&tsfittruH lias been so ftroßsly mtsrepn&gtW|3H slanders so widely circulated,Umlt|i3Bß necessary to moke some efflrtjtwSHl characters from the stigma fh'n'tiMHßßffi upon them. II appears thatteßßlSH only way in which thia object csJfia^H Is by publishing a clear and winß of tlic interment, and ttaJaBBI surrounding it. Tho followinganjjwH For four years prior to tto'daaauMß Holmes, scenic artist, Mr Jbha lUSjfln been intimately acquainted witSSfM fifteen months ago Mr MaoKiltltf'iMffl aware that Holmes was not Onltfgj^H| circumstances, but that he wis*|iwH less, and had been compeJlff^^^H several nights In tho Doai&lajulflH posed places. Ho therefore oSUfWBP ceased the free uso of a room MlteJßgl occupied by him in H'HottwiXHH was gratefully accepted by Holmes,tawfis tinucd to avail himself of thef|9j|^H thus afforded up to the tune^flH Durinz this period Holmes's ttxiamj^M small, and Mr MacKlnlsy '<KMMH| him with money necessary to obtun^H on Mr MacKinlay reprcsentinitHi&fMß stances to Mr Meade, butcher, tfijttMß who is also a Freethinker, oftUHjiHß with meat. Mr MacKlnlaj^'iDiidM Holmes enabled K& to discov«iiß9fl| of many lone conversatlonVWHH^l avowed Atheist, and the evidgiifliißM can be produced to corroborattWHß| (lie whole of this time the licv. WJSuBjH who claimed Holmes as a rmriihiiMiJßS ;j albeit an erring one, of oi'lGttff^U the smallest effort either to remJHM poral wants or "minister to tttaHß of this wayward member of Ulw^H On January 23rd a fire occurreiSJßH Kinlay's premises, and Holmes,vwHß there, was suffocated. Mr MacENin dwells in the suburbs, came totonlnH following (Saturday) inornuig.-tiBKWB early part of the day several unfl^H to obtain from him the order.MSH Understanding that; one of theMJjß^H Inclined somewhat towards Jnmi^H also professed to have been pre&nHl in Holmes, Mr MacKinlay /ioftsi^M to make the coffin acd Wniaiflß burial, he becoming WmnnnaiMii laW the expense. Shortly after Hr jmj^fl met Mr MacKinlay and Mr RQijflHl thinker), and suggested that ii«ffi| should be raised to defray UiaHEMH funeral. A paper was prepaK»gi|H Ross and MacKinlay BtartlnilSlffl^B tions, and the list was thenhijiWMM Koss and Martin—the latter, s*J.wWB thinker. These two genU«M;i«BH§K remainder of the money. ' JSS i'j After the inquest on SatatiiugilHßM nuilnod on Mr MacKinlny'B TWHiiBB ceiveu from one of the constaolMlfc«Hp£ of death, and relieved from BOvlgHl who had been left In charge of IMhtBB During Saturday afternaohcJH9H| and sonio FreethoughtfrlendsMißlJJjH funoral should take place Ml^Js«lHgH> the followiDg (Sunday) attartiw;'Hf?i body should bo interred a™jj»sJO| thought oustom; that Dr-.'^rroSMH should olUoiato at the gravlal matter of convenience, thfl';::fHlHH| etart from Mr Leaning's promil».BfflK ? (s: street. The body was delivered)* |^H Mr MacKlnlay's instructlom, advertised for Sunday afternoan, n*Bß^ cntc of death was rotaln»4.BW|i BBH till shortly before the foneral|tjMMM On Mr MacKinlay <^laiai]f^SwSM, ing afternoon to attend- the IBM tamed that a few minutes P^Jft^SffiS und Orlando Mnzz Jlnl, toa6'WsßMtgs employes, had interviewed and had requested him to WiHH^B Knifland Burial Service at ttoWlfflH^ had a baptism to perttrn^MMajMßl urged that the Btarungfof wpowjifajg delayed, so that he might W.l'ffiJiifSs cemetery in time. ,(",'«J IIWwHHH3g this little intrigue rwasWatMH^P slight delay was canacd, b?,';,«I|B» stances. Mr Tebb9 ba™S|S^^^B commendable despatch the OW!H«4g baptism, proceeded to the ce™ffira|af | thero before the funeral, WBHfiHH|»g: gato ho was overheard maluM BijHm? which proved that he wmWHISI Frcetliinkerß had made comiroiypgßpf for tho interment ~2Mi^M» When lho cortege retcflWtflMM MacKinlay approached J".r:"-JSjBI him that Ilolmos, having'PSlj^H no religious ceremony ,W,]~.iEgßsl' that his services wero, •'ier<"?!!!2iHHffi' and politely requested him s"sKa^ffi replied that ho had beß£og»HfflK but that if the relative orMemMniramags of tho body asked him to nfffl^H Mr MacKinlay Informed nM.tiffiSß|ffl; Holmos'a most intimate fn^MSBJHH or four rears, that he h» ™53HM from tho coroner, »nd c.onß2SaiE?B; upon Mr Tebbs to fnlfll hupWlSßH|tsi-.i declined to do this unless toe »*2S^f in tho request. Mr I^^iSifll^ pealed to, said, "I it; you. must sottle it Some of the bystanders "W«Hm had been a mombor of Uio ffSafflMt oihei'3 maintained tbafcae:jW|Rßp(SM|B Tnbbs accepted the formof. "<tgiaiWWßt nouncod his determloatlon w JBajMH. Some persons took the p<W^iaH| and the procession etefW^^iPMH grave. Mr Tebbs walked menccd reciting the Berfie^^aMgl Messrs MncKinlay, c,oXl^Sj^S^P others were so load ana ?™KgaMliH| compelled for a time'» "JfsSPMH of a profane or indecent $*™3mmHt any of Uio Freethinkers. TMKSSMS the prave. which WM ""ff^rfwWi England Cemetery. l»toB.f W*2i&!ffl^B tioS of the public «'mes JlSjSmKl burial of persons of no P'^fflSSl^H orseou This {acLsho^)S«l|^te suggests the question how <$&hH|s by tho rules or his Church in what that Church won^owjwmff ground." Mr 'lebba 'fSIM place at tho head of th 1 e n /25«i I *EBi& MaclCinlay and Cox having KiWKfff tion, refused to give wayJ,vSi:(lß^B to tho foot, where he cobß>™| j|Mi the service, going throngtt BajSMfe. burying a pronounced ■*SJSJ (l irt9W.a and certain hope oLMss2B«*m£;. thus giving wuat 1 burial" to a roan for Vf^ggimMm was so anxious, after he to "cut it short," and 80BB_CTMBf cbaracterised tho °ereBSaeS2HHI "bosh," "fudge." eta,^'jpHß; -strongest expressions **ffjmm^m&; vited to make an aaureg^tirfj^i concluded, but fearing &£ss «H zeal he deemed discretion M,Wjpj|B|^E of valour, an« declined^ iJS MR*; dispersed. During woffi JHB i Leaning industrionaly.cUffisW^, -i ho had not been paid tetW^MOMr ment was published in tM,JjfMBBK , Saturday, 31st Jlanuary- ilffl itm ■ very Saturday a/t"^^i■- #^&J ' account to Mr MffA < on tho following MoniMy*B^» s i| Cinlay has a balance' SSlW'lHp ■ than L and it is tateadea£» "" Mf | suitable tablot for the jrrajSß H| The above BtatementJMJl jmrM \ ope of exposing the deliwjj^p malignant slanders that irouKhout the 33itSWW- 0 colony, and it fa M"S°ffl&JffiHl | those who have, beer'^SHl in a spirit of bto&lSßßK^m , entirely approve. e h^H9H religious views "na^SSHM I 1 nevertheless are hoaesi. v^raw lavv-übidinu' citizens. . -.fll1' ■ Wo vouch for the Mr^^^^