SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Adoklajtd —This evening, 5,0; to-morrow ■tornlng, 5.25. ■ ■

Mandkad Heads —This evonlnc, 7.10; to ■lorrow morninpf, 8.9. Kaipaka Heads—This evening, 8.10 j to morrow morning. 9,9. v •

SMSET—This ovenlng, 8.10. ~' ' 8 UNRISE.--To-morrow morning, 5.1 G. MOONTS AGifi.—Full Moon, Mnroh 1, 3;3!) p,m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-BAY. Mariner, schoonov, Queon, from Russoll Arawata, 8.5., Oromarty, from Fiji Glenelg, e.s., Araodeo, from Morimry Bay Clansman, 8.8., Farquhar, from Whangarei Kriemhilda, sch., Bathurst, from Whangaroa

DEPARTURES.

T ACT EVOISO. llinemoa, s.s., Fairchild, for Qisborno Worcatca, a.s., Kwan, for Westport

TO-DAY. Doric, 5.»., Jonninsrs. for Wellington Woirarapa, s.s., Chatfleld, for Southern ports

VESSELS EXPECTED.

' London.—Glenlora, barquo. W.H.P.8.. sailed October SI; Waimate. ship, N.M.F.S., Novcm hor 28; Northumberland, ship. December IS; Coptic, s.s., loading; Loch Llnno, barque January.

New York.—Peerless, briprantine, via Frce mantie, due ; Carl Bott, Irene, aud Thames to follow.

Java.—Barques Alf, Ferdinand, Imncoo, and Pankwnn.

Batavia.—Hctfha, biuquo. early. Sydney.—Adelaide and Oiimaru, schooners, and Syren, brig. soutuerv Ports.— Lnttorworth, barque, from Dunedin; Clreo, Ocosm Haiigor. and Knergy, from Lyttolton; Jcssio Niccol and Dnrcy Pratt, from Dunedin. South Ska Islands. — Flcctwinff, from Samoa; Sandfly, fromTonßa.

IMPORTS.

Per Arawata, from Lovukn:—7s pnokages tobacco, 1770 bunches bananas. 11 hides, IS bn«s nuts, and sundries. From Suva: 2,010 bans Biignr, 2ii cases and 951 hunches bananas, 7 bags mils, sundries, and also cargo for Southern ports.

Per Doric—l caso guna,—D. Evitt, Queon- Street.

EXPORTS.

Per Doric, for London: OSO ensoa fjum. 186 bale 3 wool, fiO cases cheese. 11 bales leather, til bales flax, and several packages sundries.

Per Wairarapa, for Pouthorn ports: C half cho3taanil 0 casoa tea, 60casos sauce, 128 Runnios sugar, (13 packages sonp, 10 cases kerosone. 9.'1 Siecos timber, 30 hides, 112 cnila ropo and sun rics. For Melbourno: 611 hides, 20 pieces timber, 60 bags lime, 100 bngd (lax.

Per Robocca Orowell, for Now Y0rk—1,727 cases gum.

Inwards Coastwise.—Marinor. from Rus sell, with 108 tons coal; Kriomdilda, from Whangaroa. with 31,000 ft timber; Janot, from ■Whangarei Hoads, with 800 bushels limo; Norah. from Cabbage Bay, with 22 logs; Kata, from Waiara, with 27 logs; Mercury, from Tairua, with 21,500 ft timber; Process, from Whangapoua. with 27.000 ft timber; Paku, from Tairua, with 26,000 ft timber.

Outwards Coastwirb.—Griflin. for RusS6ll; Janet, for Big Omaha; Kata, forKonnedy Bay; Norah, for Oabbago Bay; Mercury, for Tairua; Progress, for Whangapoua; Ocean, for Mer cury Bay.

Tho schooners Handa Isle and Glenner wore tho only vessels loading at Mercury Bay when tho Glooelg left.

The three-masted schooner Eyvor has entered out at tho Customs for Guam.

Tho s.s. Suva was to havo left Fiji for this port on tho 21th inst, aid may theroforo bo expected hero about Sunday next.

The schooner Malictoa arrived at Lovuka on tho 19th inst., 10 days out from Mercury Bay.

Tho sohoonc- Mincio Hare (Douglas) left T.ovuka for Auckland on tho ISth inst. with 3.1 bags peanuts, Jfl bunches bnnonos, 20 bundlui cane. Passengers: Messrs W. F. Brown, K. Drew, D. Williamson.

Tho schoonor Julius Votrfll. 5G tons, of Sydney, built In Auckland in 1873, has bcon Bold la Sydney for £GOO.

The whaling barqno Robert Morrison, 55X tons, built at Sundarland in 1853. and recently cnml-iinned at Sydnoy, has been sold hore for (61,000.

Tho barquo Wenona entered outwards at the Customs today for Sydney Island.

Tho barque Robecca Crowoll cleared at the Customs to-day for New York, wiih a full cargo of gum valued at £24,638. Passengers:—Mrs and MissKeeley, Mr H. Turner.

Tlio s.B. Glonolg arrived from Mercury Bay and Tairun this morning- Passengers:— Sir and Mrs Arnold, Mrs Uumllton and family, Mrs Murray, Miss Hemingway. Miss Matthews, Mosara McFarland, Birnio, Smytbloa. (iuesnan. Jones. Sheedy, Horton, McKay, Smyth, Walton, and three natives in steerago.

The b.b. Clansman returned from Whanprarel at 2 a.m. Passengers:—Messrs King. Fuller. Jnckson, F. Bell, Bovans, Laurie (2), Cook, Morley. Sinolair, Mackcehnie, Mrs Buckhuret and 3 children, Mrs Smith, Misses Rust, King U), Fuller, and Master Hall.

Tha decision of the Court of Inquiry held at Sydney being to Uie eftect that in the collision With the Laaa O'Gowrie, the Glaucua was to blame, this vessel was seized at Newoastle on 10th lnst, by order of the Vico Admiralty Court, to satisfy a claim of £3,000. On 12th a cablegram was received from her underwriters in London to the agents authorising them to nay the sum of £2,300 to the owners of the other Bteamer in ordor to obtain a release.

Tho b.b. Walrarapa left for Melbourne, via Southern ports, at noon today. Passengers :— For Gisborno—MißßOs James, Milno. Fuller, and Morgan, Messrs Kemp, Michaol, Lcyriell, Mrs Barrie and child. For Napier—Misses Becks. Caldwell. and Ba3ger, Messre Clark, Grlffln, Jonoa. Whitman, Wallaco, Smith (2), and Boyd (2(. For Wellington—Mosars Church, Cteinent, Hooloy, Fabien, Fisher, Philpa, Becker. Scott, Martin, Levoy, Heath, Baxter. Hogan, Mr and Mrs Scott. Mansoll. For Lyttolton—Messrs Barman, Aldrod, and Robert, Colonel Boolvoy, Mesdames Turner, and Menk, Mes?ra Rich, Batloy, Thompson, and Wright. For Dunedta— Messrs Brown, Pipor, Fitzsimons, and Wicks. For Bluff-Miss Todd. For Mnlbourno-Misses E Smartt. and Robinson, Mrs Robinson, Messrs Hoad. Waytc, Dymon, Jarrah, Dyson, and Mrs Campbell,

THE ARAWATA.

Tho s.B. Arawata arrived to-day at 1 a.m. Bhe left Levuka at 11 a.m. on the 19th inst., arrived at Suva samo day, at 1.30 p.m., and sailod aifain at 1.30 a.m. on the 21st inst., paasod Mount Washington at 5 p.m. same day, Moko Hinau abeam at 0 p.m. on tho 25th inst. and arrived at wharf as abovo. Had light variablo winds and lino weather throughout the passage Pas sengois:-(Saloon) for Auckland: Mr H. C. Gray, Missoß Hill and Sborlook, Hon. Capt. Hill, Messrs F. W. Howard, K. Lamb, Moßsrs J, Murchie, F. C. Valentino. Master Muno. For Melbourno: Mes-rs Thomson and Dymham. For Sydney: Captain Maughan. For Napier: Mr J. H. Wilson. For Lyttelton: Master Martelli. For Bluff: Miss Todd, and 18 in stoerago. We arc indebted to Mr Robert Guy, purser, for press parcels, reports, etc.

THE DORIC.

The Btoamship Dorio left tho Queon-strcet Wharf punctually at 8 o'clock this morning, bound for Wellington. From Wellington sho irooa to Otaeo, Canterbury, and Napier, then back to Wellington, from which port she la to tako her final departure for London about the 18th proximo. The Doric has had vary rapid despatch here, for which great credit la due to the agents, Messrs Cruickshank and Co., and also to Captain Nearing, who superintended the discharging and loading of the vessel. The Doric shipped the following cargo at this port for London:—Gum, valued at £0,758; wool, £2,190; cheese, £66; flax, £U5; leather, £122; Sundries, £100: total value of cargo, £8,8i2.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

AnATAru, this day.—Loading: Clariboll. Tit Kopubu, this day.—Loading: Pet, Prosto, and Defiance.

TELEGBAPHIC SHIPPING,

BREAKING UP OF THE MARY ANN ANNISON.

Hblbnbviixk, this day.—The Mary Ann Annison broko up last ni*ht. Thore are many lokb Btrown along the beach.

Pahi this day.-Tho thrcc-maatod schooner Rio with 200,000 ft baulk fo- Launceston, was lowed down to the Heads yesterday by tho Kina, and will sail first opportunity.

COMMERCIAL.

Bvbnino Star Office, this day.

The barque Gazelle, lately seized by the Cus toms, and also tho ola Customs steam launch were olfored for sale by auction today. Iho former was withdrawn at £225, and tho lattor realised £50. Mr Green wood was the purchaser.

PROPERTY SALES.

At Mr B. C. Greenwood's land sale at New market Hall yesterday the attendance was vory laree. the hall being well fllled. Bidding was l>rißk, and the whole of the property known as Nowiuarkot was quitted, as also part of Winao bank and the wholo of the Arnoy Crescent lots. The lollowinf? aro the lots sold and the names of the purchasers:—Nowmarket property: Lot 1, Groom, £2 per foot; lot 2, Howe, £2; lot 3, Chapman, £2 Is; lot 4, Lush, £2 2s6d; lot 7, Whisker, £1 16s; lot 6, Whisker, 18s; lot 8, White, £1 11b; lot 9, Green, £llls; lot 11. Browin. £1 Ms: lot 10. Green. 17s; lots 12, Id, and 16, Daubeny. £1 12s; lots U and 13, Daubuny, 16s; lot 11, Greaves, £1 16s; lot 18, Wcxtord, £1153; lotl9. Daubeny,£ll2B; lot 20, Mitchell. £2 6»; lot o, Cuthbertsen, 15*; lot 9>, Mason, £2 2s 6d; lot 31, Mason, £2 3i; lot 32, Chapman, &i Is; lot 29, Ma'on, £1 16h : lots 27, 28 2* and 23, Daubony. £112s Od ; lotß 33 and 31, Groom, £2 bs; lot 21, >"raser, HI ; lots 22 and 23, Whisker, 2os: lot 24. Greaves. £1 7s Bd. Of the Windebank property, tho following; lota were dispoaod of: Lot 15, Daubeny, at £i per foot; lots 9 and 10. £2 sa. The allotments In Arncy Road (5 allotments) wero sold for £030. Tho 5-roomod house and allotment at tho corner of jfork-streot and Short-atreet wore withdrawn.

Births.

lIAMON.—On Fobruary 21, at hor rcsidenco. HardiiiK-Btreot, Auckland, tho wifo of Philip Uamon of a daughter. Both doing well.

Deaths.

COOK.-At hnr lato rosidonoo, Bath-Btroot, I'ar noil. Mary, bolovcd wito of Josoph Cook; aired 51 years. Tho fuuoral will loavo nath-stroot, Parnoll, nt 3 p.m. to-morrow (Friday). Friends pleaso accept this intimation. THOMSON.—At Churoh-straot, Dovonport, on February 25. Archibald Thomson, lato of UuthcrKlen, Scotland; agod (id years. Tho fiinural will leave Church-streot at 3 p.m. to-morrow (Ifriday).

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1889.

For the obubo that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs roalstanOt, For tho future In the distance, Act! the good that wo con do.

We have very gr«at pleasure in pub lishing tha letter of Mr George Fisher, of Wellington, estolling the enterprise of the New Zealand Shipping Com pany. As a stranger to Auckland, however, our correspondent misappre hends the position that has been assumed by the press and mercantile community of this city towards the two steamship companies which hare a monopoly of the carrying trade with the United Kingdom. There is not, as ;Mr Fisher seems to suppose, the 1 slightest prejudice against the New, Zealand Shipping Company; on the contrary, the feeling naturally tends in the opposite direction. If the people of Auckland were narrow enough to refuse recognition of the service which this Company has rendered to the colony on the ground that it was a purely Southern Company, they would be denied that pretext, because a large number of share 9 are held in Auck land. It is not forgotten that the Auckland Freight Company, which wa» started here to break down the mono poly then held by Meisrs Shaw, Savill, and Company, was amalgamated with the New Zealand Shipping Company. In a. leading article no farther back than the 2nd of tii* current month, commenting upon tha splendid voyage of ths Aorangi, we observed :—" How ever dissatisfied we in Auckland may feel—and not without sufficient reason —with the treatment of this port in the deliveries by th« direct steam ser vice, we cannot withhold our admira tion for the enterprise which has placed on the New Zealand trade new steam ships luxuriously fitted with all modern improvements, and capable of such performances as that just recorded. The service will revolutionise tha carry ing trade of the colony." That the sentiments so expressed ara the feelings generally entertained by the people of Auckland, our Chamber of Commerce has already given ampie evidence. When the question of subsidy was before Parliament, the Cbambei met Mr Coster in the- most cordial way, and passed resolutions supporting the claims of his Company to a postal sub sidy. If the Chamber has since adopted a different; tone, and has for mulated a series of strong remon strances to the man agement at Christ church, it is because the members, a« mercantile men, have felt to their cost that promises which were made to them had not beera kept, and because they cannot afford, to sacrifice their business interests to a. silly sentiment of loyalty to a Company which, claim ing confidence and support as a colo nial enterprise, is mirrowly provincial in its management. Our correspondent .is well aware that there is no place for sentiment in busi ness. The complaints of neglect of Auckland interests have hitherto been levelled fully as raoch against the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company as against the New Zealand Shipping Company. A jnareaieat was being seriously entertained by out merchants to provide other means of supplying their wants than those furnished by either of the companies now engaged in the trade. The difference between the two services is simply this—that while the Shaw, Scivill,, and Albion Company are manifesting a disposition to satisfy the requirements of the Auckland trade with every promise of success, the rival Company appear as yet to disbelieve that our merchants ara really in earnest. We have no doubt that any evidence of the fulfil ment of the promises s«» often made to give Auckland a fal'r share of the direct ships would be no less cordially welcomed than the laying on of the Doric and the Coptic; for this port has been. The demands of Auck land are not unreasonable. Its imports from thr United Kingdom, according to the statistics of 1883, were .£1,340,122; while 'ihose of Welling ton were only ; Lyttelton, .£860,972 ; and Dunedin, £1,549,927. Our importers ask merely that a fair amount of despatch shall be given to this large trade. Their success as merchants competing in the markets of the colony depends upon this. It is a struggle for existence, in which senti ment can have no room to play. We are quite sure that the New Zealand Shipping Company will find no cause to complain of the discontent of Auckland if they manifest even a moderate desire to satisfy its indispensable wants. If the Company would only give the security of a time-table in proof of the honesty of its numerous pledges—if it would name the vessels that will be kid on for Auckland and their dates of sailing;—we are quite sure that the ships would not lack cargo, nor would the merchants cf Auckland prove so stupidly provincial as to refuse to acknowledge that a broad colonial management may have its local centre even in Christchurch.

The Rotorua Railway.

We ldarn on excellent authority that the interviews that have recently taken place between Sir Julius Vogel and the directors of the Kotorua Railway Company with reference to the purchase of the line fay the Government have not proved resultless; indeed, a basis on which the terms of the transfer will be arranged has been arrived at, and this provisional agreement now only awaits the approval of the Cabinet and the subsequent ratification of Parliament. We do not presume that either the Hon. the Colonial Treasurer's colleagues or the House will offer any objection to the terms agreed upon, as Sw Jalius seems to have driven a pretty hard bargain with the Company. Should the samengidity be ob served by the Government in dealing with the other railways mentioned in the schedule

of tho District Railways Act of last BOSBion, tho taxpayers of the colony will not bo losers by the operation of the Act. Tho substance of the Kotorua agreement is that the Government will take over tho sections of the line botweon Cambridge and Lich field, paying to tho Company tho bare cost of tho works, not including interest on tho capital invested. Tho romaindor of tho lino will bo constructed by tho Company for tho Government, and whdi complete will also bo takon ovor ; and we understand that Sir Julina haß suggested to tho directors a method of financing whereby tho heavy loss entailed by tho non paymont of tho interest will bo minimised, so far as regards tho construction of tho last section of tho line. It is beliovod that as soon as this agreement has obtained tho approval of tho Cabinot—and as wo havo pointed out thoro is no possiblo reason why Ministers should withhold ratification of tho Treasurer's action—tho Company will bo in a position to raiso funds with which to comploto tho line, and if all goos well a month or so will soo tondors callod for tho work.

The Trade With Brazil.

An opportuno and suggostivo lottor from tho I'residont of tho Chambor of Commoi-co appears olsowhoro, pointing to tho regular steam communication with Rio do Janoiro as a means of establishing commercial rola tions with the Empiro of Brazil. Wo boliovo tho suggestion is ono well worthy of attention. The products of Brazil nro chiotly tropical, and tho inhabitants aro conßumers of tho imported pro ducts of tomporato zonoa. In a rocent roport to tho United States Govern ment, from Consul-Gonoral Adamson, wo lind that in 18S0 Brazil Imported £237,600 worth of salted butter from Franco ami £O,SOO worth from England ; its imports of loathor from England roproaonted £117,400, and of dressed hides from Franco, £118,000; and woollons, £284,000. Tho Frenoh imports also comprised chooso and preserved fish. In all thoso articlos Now Zealand might bocomo a competitor. Tho Consul statos that hoary duties and trade monopolies aro ob etaclos to foreign trade, and also tho con servative habits of tho nativos, a now article bolng viowod with suspicion. When thoy got accustemod to it, bowovor, they are good customers. With such rapid facilities of communication connect ing the tempornto zones of Now Zealand with Brazil, this colony ought to obtain a monopoly in tho supply of butter nud ehoeao, and the following remarks by Consul Adamson on this branch of tho subjoct (intended to foster Amorican trado) may oncourage our export merchants to mako experimental shipmonts:— " American soda, lomon, and fancy bis cuits have improved during tho last year on their formor bad reputation, and if caro is taken to ship only superior goods a valuablo bußinoes in that lino may bo had. Thoy should bo put up in tho style of tho British goody of reck, Freon, and Co., but should bear a Portuguese label and narao doßcrip tivo of contents, " American canned goods are gaining favour, and tho sales might bo lncroasod by marking them with Portuguese names. " Dried applos proparoa by tho now pro sess of evaporation have takon so well ns to load to tho belief that potatoes put up in eftmo utylo might sell at a profit. "American buttor has gained a bad repu tation hero, and will only soil at vory low prices. Tho 'Peterson' (Danish) buttor is desorvedly popular here, as alKo tho *In eigny' brand. Thii is ono of tho articles in which wo ought to be ablo to compete j with the world, And it is to bo hoped that o«r dairymen will try to do co. "Amorican choeso is soliom coon in this market, and in this also wo should make greater efforts to compote with the English and Flemish article. " Thoro is a large consumption horo of a vory imporfoctly prepared and unriponed native cheeso, made in tha province of Minas-Goraes. Thoy aro about 7 Inchos in diameter and 3 inchos thick. I think it would bo well for some of our cheese manu facturers to enter this market with a thoroughly good articlo, made in a distinc tivo form, to mark it na American, say in the form of a cylinder of 7 or 8 inchos in diameter and 9 inchos in hoight." Brazil imports about 9,000,000 barrels of flour yearly, tho greater part from tho United States. Tho prico, in 1882, was 10 dols 25c a barrel. Of lard, thoro woro im' ported in 1883, 52,586 kogs, 94 cases, and 25 pails, the price varied from 4d to 3d per lb. Of pine lumber, the imports in 1883 wero 13,150,560 foot, avoraging £11 to £11 12s per 1,000. Imported butter is retailed in 21b cans at 2s Gd a pound ; choeso retails at 1b lOd por pound ; Brazilian skim milk choeso at 2s fid for 21 bs. Oatmeal little used. The duties aro : Flour, 64 conts a barrel ; lard, 4c ; hams, 8c ; bacon, 13c ; buttor, lie ; cheeeo, 9c.

His Worship tho Mayor of Auckland and His Worship th« Mayor of Wellington (Mr George Fisher, M.H.R'), go off on a jaunt to the Lak«B together to-morrow. They loavo by the 11 o'clock train, and go on to Roterua by Carter's coach on tho following d«y.

Home doubt appears to exist as to tho gusponsion of immigration by the Govern mont, and we have received several letters asking for information on the subioot. The only nominations now received aro thoso mads by husbands in tho colony who may have their wives and families bi ought out by making application in the usnaf form to tho Immigration Officer. Tho fee is £8 10s for each person over 12 years of ago, and £5 for each child between tho ago of 1 and 12 year*, children undor ono year are Iree. The above foes includo thp usual outfit for tha voyage. Tho nomin ation of all other classes of immigrants has been suspended till Parliament meets again.

In another column appears intimation of the death of Mr Archibald Thomson, lato of Ruthorglon, Scotland. Though ho first camo to the colony only about two years ago, Mr Thomson was widely known in Auckland, and his commanding figuro of ovor cii feot high, which ho carried orect in spite of his 65 years, nevor failed to be remarked when he walked thp stceote. A few weeks ago bo had a slignt shock of apoplexy, succeeded by similar attacks, which hare culminated fatally. Docoasod line a son settled In this district, and two others are now on their way to tho colony.

The matron of the »ld Hospital received four boxes of fruit, the proceeds from the harvest festival, from Hot. A. Phillips, To Awamnta; also two boxes from Rev. T, P. Hewlett, Wairoa South, from the harvest festival there.

Tho Northcote steamer to-day took across to the other side of the harbour a largo picnic party of between sixty and eevonty young people. Tho picnic was given by Mr J. B. Graham on the occasion of the birthday of ono of his children.

Constable Maxwell Walker, stationed at Mercury Bay, brought iip a man of unsound mind from that district, named Michael Kelly, for committal to thq Asylum upon medical authority.

Steps have been takon to bring the matter of the alleged illegal arrest, referred to in our last evening's issue, before a judicial tribunal. Mr Napier, who has beon instructed for the prosecution, took the preliminary steps to-day for the purpose of bringing an action in tho District Court against Detective Hughes, damages being laid at a substantial amount. Tho case will be heard by a special jury. The prosecutor is a man 'named Thomas Horgan. We understand that Sergoant Pratt denies having intimiiatod the mas while he was in the guard-room, and eayg he never handled the pound ; that it was taken from the table by the Chinaman. Further developments will be awaited with nterest.

The subjoined tenders for the erection of a villa residence in Hamilton-street, Ponsonby, were opened to-day at the offices of Aleears W. F. Hammond and Son, architects :—Messrs A. T. Craig, £473; Hay ward and Glasgow, £475; J. Thomp son, £475 ; W. Hutchinson and Son, £496 ; Payne and Co., £500 ; G. Baldock, £520 ; Horsley and Morris, |£536 ; J. W. Jones, £537; J. T. Julian, £539 ;J. E, Guest and Pom, £545 ; Creochmar Small, £679 ; W. Corbett, £700.

A box office for the reservation of seats and sale of tickets for the Remenyi concert season, which opens in the Theatre Royal on Tuesday next, was opened to-day at Mr Lennox's establishment, Queen-street, and will be continued during the remainder of the week.

A water excursion for railway employees will take place on Saturday next. The p.p. Victoria has been "engaged by the com mittee, and will leave the railway wharf at 8 a.m. Tea will be provided free. The Railway Band will be in attendance.

Tho General Secretary of the Sydney Young Men's Christian Association, Mr Dayicf Walker, arrived yesterday on a holiday visit to tho colony He will ad dress the evangelistic service this evening in the Young Men's Rooms, at 7.30,

Constablo Bullun ia übsont from duty in consequonce of huving fractured tho small bono of his log, through slipping whilo proceeding down un embankment in Upper Quoonstroot. Constablo Whito is alao laid up with an injured leg.

Tho annual sports of Nowton Grammar . School took place in tho Domain yesterday under favourable conditions, Messrs Hollands and Knight; noting as judges and starters. Tho following were tho ovonts and winners :—OnoMilo lincc : (!co(lsyds), let; Dickey (10yds), 2nd. 100 Yards Ilaco: Braund (scratch), Ist; Knight (syds), 2nd. Half-milo Kaco: Gco, Ist; Knight, 2nd. 200 Yards Rnra; Braund (scratch), Ist; Wood (3yds), 2nd. Hurdle Kaco (four hnrdlos 2-i'feot high): Wood j was first in, but in consequence of haying knockod down some of tho hurdlos, Knight took tho prizo. 100 Yards Siumoeo Ilaco: Braund and Geo, Ist; Dickey and W. Holland, 2nd. 100 Yards Raco: <!. llamloy (lyd), Ist; W. Hamloy (scratch), 2nd. Tug of War : Barrow's team gained. Tho youngstors broko a now houip ropo borrowed for tho occasion?. ISO yards hopping, 30 yards stopping, 30 yards jumping, add 30 yards running—gainod by Braund. Refreshments woro providod on tho ground, and a most onjoyablo day wav spont. .lolin Urquhart, master marinor, Cook street, filod a potition in bankruptcy yesterday. His unuocured dobts are statod at £114 dividod among 13 creditors, whilo tho only Hocurcd liability is ono of .£125, ovor which thero is a socurity to Norman Campboll, bush manager of Darga villo, estimated to bo worth £60. This makes tho total liabilities £539. There are no assets, ns there is a bill of salo ovor his furnifuro for more than it is worth. Tho bankrupt was examined to-day bofore tho Ollicial Atisignoo. Ho attributed his in solvency to his intcroat io a schooner being sold by the mortgageo, who objected to him engaging in tho labour traffic.

.laineH Baker, bushman, Helonsvillo filed a potition in bankruptcy to-day, His assots consist of £10 worth of furniture.

The sum of £41 has boon subscribed in tho various printing ollicos of the city for Mr Purehaso, who lost his right Imud whilo working at a printing michino lately.

Thcro was a largo audionco at (;ho Opera House last ovonhiK, when " Forget-Mo- Not" was reproduced with eupital effeot, and had anothor most favourable rocoption. In rosponso to general doeiro, it lias boon decided that " Mumnion " Bhall bo tho play for this evening. It had a vory flattering recoption boforo, and will, no doubt, Bocuro anothor largo audionco. Friday ia the la«t night of tho Ward-Vernon soason, and tho fiuowoll benefit of Miss Oenoviovo Ward.

Tho tourist traflio to ltotorua, principally from Australia, is Vory largo. Mr Wilson, of Lako House, giros 70 as the numbor of visitors to his establishment. Tho Palace Hotel has had over 50, bosidos which Mrs Morrison and Mr Lco'h establishments havo been tilled. Mr Lee's is a now hotel, called tho Cnrlton Club, with twelve bedrooms, and a dining-room which soaU 36 guests.

Tho modol of Messrs Hibberd and Legge's artificial stone-manufacturing machine was exhibited at tho Chambor of Comroorc* to day, and attracted a largo number of -visitors. The principle of tho machine, briolly statod, is this: On a rising diso or tublo is placod a sories of moulds, in which tho material to bo manufactured into fttoao, i»iiy coinont and sand, is placed. Above tho moulds is a descending plata, the mechanism boing so arranged that as tho tablo rirtos tho plate falls. The rising of the table oxnulft tho air from tho moulds, while tho falling plate consolidates tho mas* of material into hollow blocks. Tkis tho inventor (Mr Hibberd) alaitnu has never bcoii done bofore, and by the aid of the machine ho assorts that he will bo ablo to place in the market manufactured material in thruo wooka which, by any othor proocss, would have taken throe months. The otones, after being taken from tho mould, aro placod in chemical baths, and when removed thoy aro hard, im pervious to damp, and woll drospod. Its is claimed that buildings can bo erected of this material as chaaply as with rough briak, and it i? is believod that by usine Mnhurnngi coinont, eventually tho material will bo nearly as cheap for building purposes an wood. Thero wore also on exhibition models of buildings erected with stones made by tho model machine, tho model of a patent method of erecting broesummors, and models illustrating the application of the stone to submarine work. Mr Hibberd hns for 1C rears been working on tho inven tion, and at last believes it porfsct. Some houses at Dunodin havo been erected with tho patent stono. The proprietors of the patent intond establishing works at Mechanios' Bay at once. Tha modol will bo on oxhibition till Saturday. To-morrow afternoon, at 8 o'clock, Mr Hibberd will illustrate tho method of manufacturing the stono,

Tho combined choirs of the several I'rimitivo Methodist churches and the Devonport Sunday-school children, trained by Mr Tanfleld, gave the sacred cantata, " Undor the Palms," last oroning in St. James's Hall, but owing to tho sovoral counter attractions, the audience was not ho largo as tho performance desorved. The stags was beautifully decorated for the occasion with flowers, fruits, and ever groons, and the girl-ginoors were dressed in white. Mr Theinug liottli conducted ; pianist, Mins Booth ; organists, Miss Potter mid Mr Frith; oornot-playor, Mr Tromain j flautist, Mr E. Spragg; sopranos, Mrs Clurk and Miss Thwaitos; altos, Mrs iTaylor and Miss Gribble ; bass «oloist, Mr W. Baxter; tonor, Mr Enoch Bait ; also MoH.sri Jones and Taylor. Tho arrnngomont of tho cantata wan by Mr Buttorworth, and the music by Mr Goorgo F. Koot, who has boon very successful us a musical com posor. The cantata, which in poetical Htruoturo is superior to tho majority of such production?, wns divided into several parts—(l) Deliverance from captivity; (2) rejoicing ; (3) application and nnnlo. Tho touching of tho words, in tho languago of Mr Buttorworth, is "to illustrato fidelity to tho Church of God, and not only to pro gont singers and hoarors with a beautiful incident in the history of tho Jewish Church, but to impross upon all tho Chris tian truths therein continued, vlr., tho dolivoranoe from tho captivity of sin, and tho way of salvation by Jesus Christ." Tho performance waa highly croditablo to all concerned. Arumi(f tho notable ploces were tho subdued chorus by tho children, " 'Neath tho Palms' Protecting Shado " and " Little Ones of God aro Wo" (the solos by tho ladles), which wore most effoctivo and touching, whilo tho double ohorus, " Wo are March ing Homo to Zion," formed a grand fiDalo to tho whole ef tho harmonies, and at tho request of the audience it was repeated.

NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY SENATE.

Junior Scholarship.* —The following is tho list in order cf morit of successful Auckland candidates for tho Univorsity Junior Scholarships of 1884, ac doclarod by tho Senate this afternoon:—William F. Ward, Christchurch, 1 ; Robert Speight, Cfhristchurch, 2 ; Aimee Bvolino Mills, Cbristahureh, 3; Percy J. Morgan, Dun odin, 4 ; Fred G. Gibbs, Nelson, 5; Flora Vf. Allan, Dunedin, 6 j Catherine Lamb, Christchurch, 7 ; John H. Smith, Dunedin, 8. There were no Auckland candidates in the competition. Matbiculation Examination,—At the Senate this afternoon it was reported that tho following Auckland candidates have passed tho late matriculation examination: —C. Carter, N. Friborjr, S. GilHos, F. Hazledine, K. Burgess, C. Tobin. R. C. Dyer, M. Sinclair, D. W. Jones, H. B, Wilson, 11. Astloy, M. Maclver, S. Purdie, F. Ohlson, G. Thompson, B. Watkin, B. Blades, X.. Ridings, H. Hockin, and A. Buchanan,

This Afternoon.

The Senato re-ass :>mblod this afternoon in Government House. Present: Dr, Hector (Vice-Chancellor), Professors Yon Haast, McGregor, Sale, Shand, and Brown, Sir G. M. G'Rjrke, Rev. Drs. Salmond and Kofeby, Right Revs. Drs. Cowie and Red wood, Key. D. Bruce, Hon Dr. Gra^e, Rev. J. B. Andrews, Mr F. Fitchett, and Mr W. M. Maskoll (Registrar).

Recess Committee.—This CommHtee re ported:—Wit 11 reference to the petition of Mr Cronin (lately received), the Committee are of opinion that it is not advisable to comply therewith, as such a coarse would have the effect of lowei ing the standard for honours and disorganise the existing ißjil lations without any adequate advantage. A letter from the Education Departmer,* was received with reference to the ad mission of teachers to examination, with a view of satisfying the Department as to their literary qualification for classes A and B in the same manner as they ire now admitted to the equivalent exami latione for classes C and D. The Committee re commend that the request be complied with, but that the passing of such examinations should not carry any University status, and that a specific announcement thereof be inserted in the calendar. Letters from Mr B. de Montalk and Profoesor Scott were also dealt with in the report,

FIJI NEWS.

[Pkr s.s. Abawata.]

In a"Royal Gazette," published oil tho day after the Governor's departure, pro clamation is made that tho Hon. William McGregor, M.D., C.M.G., has assumed tho administration of tho Govornmont of tho colony. It is also notified that His Honor has boon pleasod to appoint tho Hon. Honry Anson, Esq., to act ns Colonial Secretary ; Bolton G. Corney, Esq., M,R.C S., Eng land, to act as Agont-Genoral of Immigra tion, and whilo holding that appointmont to bo a member of tho Legislative Council. His Honor has al3o boon pleased to appoint .Tamos Murray, Esq., to bo a mombor of tho Logielativo Council in place of Roger B. Loofo, Esq., " who, having boen ab sent without loavo from the moetings of tho Legislative Council for ovor ono yoar, has boon suspended by tho Governor in Council." It is furthor notified that His Honor tho'AdminiatratorhaHbeon appointed to act temporarily and provisionally ns Assistant High Commissionor for tho Wes tern Pacific and as Acting ConsulGenoral for tho Wostarn Pacific.

Consequent upon His Excellency's depar turo thoro was .1 salo at Government Houbo, Suva, of hia goods, chattels, effects and general bolongings; in short (says tho "Fiji Times") His Excollency appropriately closed his care.gr by making himaolf party to a grand and final Fijian sell. About a month ago a quantity of wreck ago came on shore at Udu Point, north east extremity of Vanua Levu. Among othor articles are a ship's wheel, 38 inches in diameter inside tno spokas, a quantity of 6by 3 planking, and a yard. Tho wrockago supplies no cluo as to the vessel which has thus evidently .met with utter disaster. Wreckage has also como on shore at Lakeba, a portion of which has boon forwarded on to Lovuka, and now lies at the Customs. It iB portion of tho bucket rack of o largo vessol, nnd boars across it tho legond, " Nil desperandum ; auspice Deo." A roport comes from Suva that the Attorney-General of Western Australia, tha lion. Alfred Poach Honsmau, has been ap pointed Acting Chief Justico for thin colony during tho abaenco of Sir Hanry Wrenß fordaley. The tea planted npon Mr Ja». E. Mason's Alpha Estate, North Taviuni, is doing very well. An asea of 200 acres has been planted. Tho pruning of tho throo-yoar old tea is now going on. Twelve acres of cardamonß have also been put in, and the plants are growing luxuriantly. • Boujamiu van Klevereo, tailor and tobacconist, is in oustody, charged with sotting (ire to his nremUca oa 7th February. Accused was the first to giro tho alarm, and witnesses alleged that they smolt kerosene burning and saw It dripping down tho walls.

The "Suva Times" reports the sadden death of Mr 11. T. Shavo at tlia Uppor Kewa. Mr Shave was odo of tho hrtt planters who commenced tho cultivation of coll'ue as an industry In Siis colony. A widow and large family are left to deplore their loss.

11.M.5. Miranda arrived at Suva on the 16th inst., at 8 a.m., from Samoa, and aft«r taking in a supply of coal left again at 4 p.m. tho samo day for Sydney. None of tho ofllcsrs were ashore, and tho only infor mation that could be obtainod as to the ittnto of affairs at Samoa was that cvory thits; was qutet at that place when she .left there on tho 10th inst.

At a recent mooting of fruit shippers at Huva, it was roHolvcii that an associatioa bo formod to bo called the Fiji Fruit Shippers' Association ; and it \raa also rosolrea that lettom be written to tha A.S.N. Co., asking them it they are willing to send a fortnightly bout to Fiji, and to know if on* of the stcuinors will fjo to Sydney from Fiji dirsct; and to the U.S.S. Co., and Messrs Howard Smith and Co., inquiring if they would run a good steamer from Melbourne, ria Sydncy,to Fiji, provided the Association guaranteed them freight in fruit to the amount of £750 por trip, and would place thoir freight from the oolonies at the disposal of their veenel. A committee was appointed to carry out these arrangements.

ENGLAND AND GERMANY IN THE PACIFIC.

Tlio Reason of Blcmarc&'i Action,

(BY CABLE.-COPyRIGIIT-)

London, February 25. A m,uk-rook which kM just boon issued supplies several important omissions in the wliilo-book which was issuad ■ few days ago. From this it appear* that Frinc« Bismarck's antairotiiom to the olonios arises from veaation caused by England closing up Oormnn settlement, and rofasing to help on her colonial a«pir»*ioa. The Hod. Robert iiuado suggests that England should only inrrender the New Hebrides to France on terms; which will satisfy Australia. H« if of opinion thai the protectorate made by England orer the southern portion ef New Uainoa hat just forestalled at ebjactiinablo fonign sobeme. He avers that the misumderttanding nrcu in the first plao* through Count Munster, the Gtrman Ambassador in London, not complying with ordera sent him in August last te> inform Barl Oraavilie of the purport of Dr. Tlaioh's expedition. Prince Bismarck does not wieh any change to bo mado ns regards Samoa.

THE SMALLPOX ON THE RINGAROOMA.

Them; is littlo to add to the account which wo published yesterday of the outbreak of small-pox. The steerage pasaengorß on board whon tho steamer left thin port were as follow : — Menn Westgata, Hansoh, Jackson, Larritt, John Rowan, Mrs Russell, D. Nixon, Mrs and MiM Campboll, M lea CiarksoH, and Aug. Graf. A tolegr&m received this afternoon from Dnnedln atatei i —" Tho Union Company do not intend to allow the Ringarooraa, whioh fans beon released from quarantine at Sydney, to resume running for a fortnight, to that ex traordinary precautions may be taken to prevent her carrying infootion."

TABLE TALK.

Stab Sbmmaht on Saturday. The Minister of Publio Works loaves Christcharoh for Wellington to-day.

Earthquakes at Kumara, Hokitika, and Greyraouth yesterday. It is said that when a man lies the devil laughs. That mysterious Bcandal about Parlia ment Buildings in Wellington has been hushed up. Tawbiao is at present in the Thames dis trict with a numbor of his followors. Tho "Lyttolton Times" suggests that England should tax the native* of New Guinea. Who would not be a tax-gatherer thoro!

An Agricultural Shew was held at Opotiki last Friday. Tauranga eonld not raise one this year.

The body of Mary Dunn, drowned in Invorcargill Harbour on 14th Inst., was found yesterday near the Heads. In Demerara, every man who wears boots is entitled to be oalled " Esquire." There must be a nimilar rule at Fiji, for a recent "Gafcotte" has tho following:-—" Edward George U. Richardson, Btq., to act on pro bation as a Warder in Suva prison." The " Waikato Gazette " demurs to the colonies being called " dependencies " of Britain. It says:—"The dependence is the other way about. Britain depends npo« her colonies. Apart from th«m she would soon sink into a third or fourth rate state."

Quong Tart, a well-known Sydney china, man, has given ten cheats of tea valued at £50 to the Soudan expedition. Who buys beef buys bonos, Who buys land buys etonea, Who buys ogga buys shells. Who buyu drink buys nothing else. The New Zealand Refrigerating Company of Dunedin have resolved to make no further freight arrangements in view of the small number of sTieen guaranteed for shipment during the winter months, the present high rate of freight, and tho un satisfactory position of the trade in London. At a meeting held at Morrinsville a few days ago it waß decided to form a company, to be called "The Waihou Cheese and Bacon Company," with a capital of £2,500 in £1 shares. People in the suburbs are bewailing the drought. For their comfort we may mention that R. A. Proctor, the celebrated scientist, has predicted that all water will disappear from the face of the globe. This will not happen for fifteen millions of yeara to come, however. Thomas MeKenzie. mate of a coasting V6?831, is on trial at Dunedin, charged with attempting to murder Richard Norman, master of the vessel. Accused, on being asked to work, threw the captain over ; board.

The only Cash Sowing Machine Depot.— D. B, Cbainberß.-tAOVT.j

THE SOUDAN WAR.

[BY CADLK-COPYHIGHT.]

GORDON'S DESPAIRING DES PATCH.

He Blames EiiKlaml fnv the

Disaster

fBY CADLE.—COPYRICIIIT.]

London, February 25. General Gordon, in his last despatch of December M,*abandoncd all hopo and said tho fall of Khartoum was England's fault. English Offloors for Sydney Troops. Soveral English oilicers are oflbring thoir services to tho Sydney contingent for tho Soudan.

THE NO-CONFIDENCE DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT.

The Tories Ready to Take OHice

London, February 24. At a meeting of tho Conservative party to day, tho Marquis of Salisbury stated tho Tories woro fully prepared to assume odico should tho prosont Administration bo found not to rotain tho confidence of Parliament.

In tho House of Commonn to-day Sir Stafford Northcoto's motion of censure on tho Egyptian policy of tho Government was further discussod. Aftor various speakers bad addressed the House, tho dobato was again adjourned. Tho division on tho motion will tnko placo on Friday noxt.

Sir Goorgo Mac Lean, K.C.M.U., has given a donation of i';>oo to tho Sydney Patriotic Fund.

NEW ZEALAND AND SAMOA.

Mtvllotea'H Protost ARainst tho Gorman

Action,

[BY OABLK—COPTHKIIIT.]

LoHDON, February 2 ,'• A Bum Book on Now Guinea and the Pacific Islands has been issued. It chows that In January Earl Derby telegraphed to Lord Augustus Loftus thnt it was intended to dcalare British dominion over all tho territory in New Guinea and tho neighbour lie islands included in the protectorate. In February, Lord Derby wired to Sir Wm. Jsrrois, instructing him to discoun tenance tho movement for the annexation of Samoa, stating that tho Gormrn Govern mont disavowed tho action of the Consul at Apia, and disclaimed ony intention of an nexing Samoa. Tho papers furthec show that this month Earl Qrnnville Informed Count Munster, the German Minister at London, that if the Gorman-Snmoan agreement of November lußt was ratified it would bg necessary for England to ooncludo a nimilar arrangoment with King Malieton, for tha benefit of British subjects at Samoa. The book also contains a letter from King Maliotoa complaining that tho treaty with Germany was unjustly obtained, and asking that the Emperor should reject it.

ROAT ACCIDENT NEAR TAIRUA.

A Boy Drowned,

While the steamer Glonelf; was at Slipper Inland on Tuesday last, an unfortunato boat accident occurred, by which a lad nainod Driflll«, ion of Mr Drillle, of Skipper Island, lout Ills life. Captain Amodeo informs us that tho Glonelg went into Slipper Island for the purpose of loading cattle. Tho manner In which this I', done Is as follows: —A ropo is mode fast to the cutter in the yard ashore, and they are hauled off to the veaso), which lays at anchor about a cablo distant, two at a time, by means of the ettam winch, while ona of tho boats U kopt in tho water for carrying tho lino to and fro. Two bullock* which were being sent oil' in thia way rushed from the yard and along the beaoh, ao that the ropo by which they were made fast got uador tho stern of the Ulenolg boat and cappizod bur. She oontainod four person?, viz., Mr Jocolyn (first mate) in charge, two A.B's, and a lad 18 years of age, son of Mr Driille, proprietor of the island. One of the teamen avam ashore, while Mr Jocelyn and tho other seaman stuck to the boat, from which they wero subsequently roscued. Tho lad Drifllei hovorer, who was unable to iwiai, w»8 In great danger of drowning. Immediately the accident w»s ebserred, boat* wore sent off from the Gleneljy and tho shore, bat before they could reach tin scene of the accident Driffle had sunk. The second mato of the Glenolg (Mr Poachy) and another of the srow dived seToral times and incceeded in recovering tho body, which was taken ashore to Mr Driflle's houso. Horo every effort was made to restore animation for two hoars, but unsuccessfully, much to the Rriefof all present, and especially the parent* of tho deceased. After tho accident the Glensle went to Tainm and brought Con stable Joyce to Slipper I'land. 110 ascer tained sll necessart particularsandarranged that an inquost shoald be held to-day.

MIXING NEWS.

(BY SKLKOBAPH.—OW.I OORRUHrONBKNT.)

Thames, this day. Cambria.—About 85 leads of quarta crushed daring th» past) ir««k hare pro duced +S71o?;b. of amalgam. The monthly retorting will take piano on Tuoeday next.

Qdeex of Bkabtt.—Driving has boen commenced upon tho lode of No. ] 1 levol from both sides of the crossout.

Diamond Gdllt (Waiorongomai).—Tho crushing of 48 loada has yielded 41ok«. Bdwt».

GOLD-MINING IN CANTERBURY.

CnßlsTciiuKcn, this day.

Somo exoitoment has beon oauged by a sample of quartz brought from Mount Herman, Browning's Pnss. Tho quarte is calculated to yield at the rate of Bozs. to tho ton. A large number of applications for mining loaßOs have beon lodged.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Boforo Mosars floanlman and Martolli, Justices.]

DnUNK.—Throo persons wuro flaod. Dlnos Kussoll, 10s, drunk and disorderly. Row IN QußßNSTiißßT.—Daniel Glccson was ohargod with being' rtrunlc, disorderly, and violently assaulting Constablo Kclso on the 25r.h instant.—Teronco Lynch wna chargod with striking Moss Kccsing while assisting Con- Btablo Kelso—Thomas Kolso gavo ovidenco as to tho general disturbance Gloorou was Bitting down by Mr Graham's offlce, and whon ho got up, ho behaved in a most offensive manner, preventing ladles from passing along tho pavement. Ho attempted to arrest him, whon prisoner became very violent, picked np stones, and kicked witness about tho legs and body : tho bystanders wero afraid to conio noar. Mr Keening came to his assistance, and was struck from behind by Lynch, who said, " You d— Jew, what right have you to interforo ?" Ho was positive) Lynch was tho man; a man named Jonos also tried to prevent tha arreßt of tho prisoner —To prisoner: I swear you were the man that struck me.—Mr Robert Graham deposed that he came up at the timo when the constable was putting the ironi upon Lynch. Saw Lynoh assault Mr Keesfug. To prisoner : Saw you Btrika Mr Keesing.— ijynch wißhed to call two witnesses in his defence.—John Ounnintrham deposed that Lynch did not strike, only took hold of Mr lioesiog's collar, aod persuaded him not to meddle.—John Jones, who was also in the row, clandestinely left the Court, and made his escape.—Tho Benoh justly deprecated the con duct of the prisoners. The evidenoe was quite conclusive. They, like many people, thought they must interfere with tho police in tho exe oution of duty, and encourage riot and disorder. Tho, had thorefore subjected themselves to tho highest penalty of the law, and must each pay a fine of £20 and costs, or go to prison for throe months with hard labour.—Tho prisoners wero compelled to accept tho punishment in lieu of the fine.

Assault at Newmakket.—George Parker was charged on summons with assaulting John Muiphy on the 25th inst.—Mr if oekebh appeared for complainant, and Mr Theo. Cooper in dffepoe. — Remanded until to-morrow, bail admitted; £20 poraonal, and £20 defendant's employer.

TnE CRAsn in Vincent-street.—Richard Oar and Margaret Oar. charged with a33aulling We Marshall, and the lady with smashing complainant's well-lid, damage 3s, were re manded until Tuesday next, for tho appearance of a number of witnesses and counsel.

We understand that Mr Geo- A. Browrj, the most prominent advocate of Conditional Immortality in this city, sued for and ob tained a divorce from his wife during his reeent visit to America. At a meeting cf the ciders of his former congregation th& other evening, ho explained and justified his action.

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CAULK—UOJ'VBIOHT.)

Tho Agonta-Gonoral and Kecldlvlatoß. London, February 25.— Tho Agonta- Genoral nro protesting against any recidi vistes Hellenic to tho Pueilio, and havo pro parod a bill dealing with tho mattor, which they havo handed to Lord Derby. Proposal for Fodoral Defence London, February 25.—At a mooting in London, Earl Punraven advocated and ppoico strongly in favour of imposing a tax on foreign imports, which should go to forming a federal defence fund. Hon. S. A.Joseph, M.L.C., of New South Wales, opposed tho Earl's views, and said tho pro posal was absurd. Tho Tongariro's Frozen Moat. Tho shipment of frozen meat by tho steamor Tongariro has arrived in good condition.

THE GOVERNOR AND THE MINISTRY.

(BY TELBGBATH—OWN COBHiSaPONPHNT.)

. Wkluscitok, this day. Aiisumi rumours arc afloat to tho effect thut the Ministry aro mucli annoyed at the Governor's abrupt departure for Australia. It is hinted that ho has gone to look after tho Governorship of New South Wales, and also that lie has made himself scarce in order to evade any unpleasantness in regard to tho Mamonn quostion, which will come up for discussion at tho Cabinet meet ing upon tho return of Ministers. I have authority for denying theso rumours. The real object of His Excellency's visit to Aus tralia was truthfully stated in my telegram of Tuesday.

MR HOBBS AND MIS CON STITUENTS.

(l!V TIiLBO'IMIBB—OW.T GOKKKSPOND£HT.)

Kawakawa, this day.

Mb Hokiis mot his constituents last evening in the I'sblia Hall. Thero was a good at tendance, and Mr Kirkpatrick was in the chair. Mr Hobbs gavo a review of the last session and tho prcßont political situation, and also explained his own action in con aection with his ellbrts to secure tho con nection between the Kawakawa and Kamo Railways. When the Whangurei people become alive to tho fact that both places must pull together to secure tho end sought for, the task will bo comparatively an easy one. A unanimous voto of thanks and con fidence was carried by acclamation.

ONEHUNGA WHARF RATES.

(BY TELEOKAPH. —OWN COHRESPOXDKNT.)

Wellington, this day. Somb agitation has, I understand, boon going on with reference to the desirableness of assimilating the wharf rates at tho port of Onchunga to thoeo in force at Auckland. During a discussion on tho Manukau Har bour Bill last session, tho Minister of Public Works promised that this should be done, pni was under tho impression that it had been dono, and the assimilated rates gazetted. When he was last in Auckland, it was pointed out to Mr Tolo that the alteration was really no concession at all, and since his return to Wellington, Mr Tole has interested himself in the matter with result that Bteps have now been taken to assimilate the rates at Ono hunga to practically tho same as at Auck land. A further conoessiona to the former port will bo granted. The scale will not be gazetted until the usual tariff is pub lished, but those interested in Onehunga wharf rate* may be assared that arrange ment will be mado at once which will meet with satisfaction.

TELEGRAMS.

Thames, this day.—Tho Under-Secretory of the Public Works Department telegraphs that tenders for tho Kopu-Hikutaia section of tho Thames-Te Aroha railway cannot be invited for some weeks, further information being required for the completion of plans.

CHiiisTCitußCH, this day.—lt has been decided to commemorate St. Patrick's Day by a banquot on a large scale. The weather still continues wet. The Spanish Consul is appealing to tho public for subscriptions in aid of the Bufferers by tho earthquake which occurred last Doeomber (n the Southern part of Spain. The " Times " this morning announces that Blackbourne, the celebrated English cheu player, now in Australia, will pro bably visit Now Zealand.

Wiusin'gton, this day.—The Minister allows sxhibits'for the Now Zealand Indus trial Exhibition to bo carried free of charge on tho railways. Applications for space in tho Exhibftion must be deposited at the offices of tho Tarioua local committoes throughout the colony on Saturday next without fail. Tho space is very fast filling

up, The body of young Urwin, drownod on tho 14th m«t., was recovered thiß morn; ing.

D»khdik, t!iis day.—Mr Gillies, M.H.8., upoaking at Milton last tateht, strongly con demned Mr Stout's ua-unristinnity. He should remember the responsibility of lub potition. If he did not, others would ; and bo had no right to uso bis position to insult tho feelings of tho bulk of the people of the colony. The speaker received a vote of confidence,

R.M. COURT.-This day.

[Beforo H. G. Soth Smith. Esq., R.M.]

JUDGMENTS FOB PLAINTIFIU

R. Stow v. J. Graydon, junr., claim £3 15s, and costs <61 6a 6d; 11. 3tow v. Thos. Ward, claim £1 15s, and costs £1 IB Cd; J. King y. B. Holm wood, claim fill 2a Bd, and costa £2 Oa ; W. B. Mooro v. J. L. Davies, claim £5 10s, and costs 15s ;W. Vatlo and Co. v. Millar, claim S6 l3s Id, andcoste<£Z7s: W. Vailo and Co. v J. MoCul lotth, claim £5 9a Bd, and costs £2 9a ; J. H. Field v K. Madden, claim £0, and costs 15s ; H. Howia and Co. v Richardson, claim £9 Is Id. and costs £116s ; H Robertson v. J&e. Drapo. olaim £4 3e, and costs ISs ; Close Bros. v. J. Kirk, claim £U 3s, and costs £116s ;W. Dowdon v. J. Browne, I'-laim £519s ICd,and costs £1 16b ;V. Good v. J. Johnetono, claim £4. and costfl £1 5s Gd.

JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASBS. T. Powell t. 11. Peterson: Claim, £» 7s 6d. Ordorcd to pay 10a per fortnight, or 7 dnye.—J. King v. B. Quinlan: Claim, £27 7a 6d. Ordered to pay £3 per month, or ono month,—W. 8. Whitloy v. J. H. Dyer: Claim, £1 19s 6d By conpont. ordered to Day £2 por month, or 14 days' imprisonment.—S. Cohon v. Garllok and Dower: Claim. £2716s Defendants each ordered to pay amounts by instalments of 10a por week each, or each to ho imprisoned for ono month.—M, Murchio v. N. S. Walker: Claim, £15 10s (id. By consent, ordered to pay amount beforo April a, or H days'imprisonment.—J. It. Handereoii v. St. J. Koyso: Claim, £12 2a Gd, advertising and commission on salo of house. Plaintiff con ducted his own case, and defendant was repre sentod by Mr Thoo. Cooper. (Left Sitting.)

CAUTION.

Some unscrupulous firms are trying to forco on tho New Zealand people a Noßtrum, under the cloak that it is made in the United States, WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretenco they are trying to doceivo the I'ublio and Incautious Purchasers into the belief that they are tho Gonuino AMERICAN HOP BITTEBS. Wo wish to warn all honest and unsuspecting pcoplo against thia Deception, and to call the attention once moro to the facts that the Genuine Amorican Co.'s HOP BITTERS Are put up in Square, Panelled, Amber-coloured Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed in Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster j and. on the other Bide, Yellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in Knglish and German, and tho name of "Dr. Soule" blown in every Bottlo. This is the on'y form in which GENUINE AMERICAN HOP BITTERS arc put up.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Tho Direot^Stoam Bern,* (To the Editor.) " Sik,—Even without tho nuiH«« .:■-'•'': are informed," which* Zfi% extremely flattodn X notioofajoSrT > iasiio of tho intentions of the gu. **A and Albion Company in regard toit'j^ steam service and tho port of Aos&*' would havo involved no abstruse cS d't on tho part of anyone who und ßl -H JT*o* thing of thoinnerworkingßofthauy "J ---and of its connections and ramiS,^?l^. enable him to discover the eo«M i* cmno tho oflort to build up the Shaw a v* and Albion Company at the ejsnZl Now Zealand Shipping Company & ' a little surprising, and I think tU to bo regretted, is that any N» "^ land new.»papor should publish ments in disparagement of that (wl'*' which, in a courageous and enlSp manner, initiated the direct steam!!?' at a time whon the venture wos'atlSr with enormous risk, and which hs!r^ sinoo curried it on most efficiently am) S? advantages to this colony which itZ,ffi impossiblo to over-estimate. And it ■ aervico, in discussing this subject iv membor that tho Company which din?' is to a very largo extent coloniallv nLiJ while the Shaw, gavill, and XL W pony is wholly and eolely » foreK' pany, which steps in to share thaff created at tho riek-and I am sorry te at tho cost—of the shareholders in thsv' Zeuland Shipping Company. Of er one can understand the merchant* nf a™ a' land saying: "We don'twanttak 2f tho ships are owned. It is bahejß sentiment, with us. We'll supDort X ships that come to u fe direct" (Wj And that brings us to a question whliiVt some day havo to be ventilated in P»v mont—the question, namely whV'if" Agent General should, in every case iJr* at the conclusion that the SbaT'sS ships aro the most suitable for 'afaStl Government passengers—the most "3 able part of the trade-while tho bdS new steamers of the New Zealand ShhS I Company are selected as being theM adapted for carrying railway ironlT least profitable part of the trade Pasiflj, it did not escape your attention thrtS Doric brought a very large numberofM? grants, shipped by the Asrent-GenenSl, Auckland, which for once—if only to W the dulness of uniformity—mighthiiyjfcH put on board one of the New Zealand"**! ping Company's ships. Then the k& Company, and uot the former, would itiS and the same time have earned tbensH tudo of tho Auckland merchants abdffii passage money for tho immigrant*, tofceSr with the favourable comments of tnetSi for having made this the first port S' But, as I have said, that is a qie£ which does not concern the Auckland JT chant. It merely involves a peoolUnZi preference which the Agent-Genenl i,, yet bo called upon to explain. ;■>? It has been said that the Anokland'mi chants have no very friendly feeling toSj tho New Zealand Shipping Company ■% cause it is what is called a Southerni hi pany. I cannot believe that such s fetliiw obtains any extensive belief, foritis'totte test degree unreasonable, as ft wdni fa me, that such a large question should bo treated upon such narrow groundi. litik said that the question is a large onft'iSfe not of importance to consider whethei U» profits resulting from such an eiteniin carrying trade shall be spent in LdijJoiitj in New Zealand ? I thinkit a questlo-nrhy, should engage the attention of eTeryfeilinlit of every oioss. It is a question of suffldifit interott for even journalists to wider Stay your hand for a moment and i»aect upon tho position of the colony. I do Mt ask you to tell us the amount sent Horn annually to defray tne interest1 on public and private indebtedness, Jiillii stale though still a grim story,,,.%t everywhere, look where you wliliiiJ, see the profits, where thera are. pA going home to some powerful firtjiVlg company in tho Old Conntry, Itifiilii the case of tho extensive coastal rtan traffic of New Zealand. Yet here li cm company which, if it only gets fair rin, will in time assist to stem this outflo»,ibj 1 trust that if it does not receive the m support of the people of Aucklandjit W not, at any rate, be dealt with uariUya unfairly. I do not carry my patriotism—MNtyfiK terest, call it— so far as to suggest till Shaw, Savillandall other companies shtolj retiro from the field. I hope they will jrt do that. I merely CKprei s tho not uareasxj able hope that the people of Andlandfl not b« forgetful of the enterprise:of ,|k Company which bas provided the oolonyiSi suph a magnificent steam semt»,-o;|rf if it is not assisted, that at least Ufl/jrf * bo damaged by adverse and. unjpkUe comment, more especially upon iiinis connection with which it ltsdpit grievanco.—Yours, etc,, Geo. FiwlliJ

Is There a Market for New Zealand Produce in Brazil?

(To the Editor.) Sic, —As tho steamer Doric is about tt)li»h; our wharf en route for Rio Janeiro, iSjto be followed by the Coptio in a eOaptt'd months hence, and, moreover,;,,«l!n haTo fortnightly comunicatlon f^ftta New Zealand ports to Brazil, ithaioMUnd to me that something might bodonslofiit advantage of these eioeptional fadlito'te opening up a trado with that ewfcl hare lately Been a statement in s Saatbfis' paper to the effect that theffli.ll;! market for butter, and tMi!#*i imports of that article into^BfiM: amount to ono million sterling amiiiillj.'jl also find, on referring to some ptiiiliwi statistics, that among the ImportsareVliMt, flour, biscuits, sosp, and leather.': iW" annual valuo of the trade of Brazil amondts to 40 millions sterling. Thepopiilitlmil over 10 millions. It is probable that amOEg yo«r readers there are eomc who. tin resided in Brazil, and whoareposswedo' later and more correct information tbSDMi be found in books. If so, they wilLjpjjflr assist in this matter by giving tha wl|6t of their experience.—I am, etc., Jowj'Bijfc ■

MIRANDA COAL AND IRON COMPANY.

The iirsfc annual meeting of ahareliolden «• the Miranda Coal and Iron Co. (Lipltedl was held at Mr Greenwood's , office, y«fe ; day afternoon, Mr 11. C. Barstorto.mt chair. Tho directors' report >tated,B|; the result of boring on the 203 acrejioijfcl of tlio property showed that th« cou.ti' tended throughout that block ii** broken seam, having beenstruckaitbo.Jp''l! thest extremity, at a depth of 211 feet, ••• proved, at an intermediate positiob*, toM: of 33 feot 6 inches of solid hard cost :#»! directors purchased a euitablo engine?™ winding plant, forwarded tho same »• the ground, and called for tenden to W ing the shaft. On the 31st January, W shaft was already down 105feet.i.TheW; ance-Bhcet was as follows:— '~, < Liabilities.—To calls as per lißt^.*^. 1*; lo€B calls unpaid. £1,381 Ills; less 8,000P«W»< Bliares to 10s, JSt.OOO—£s.3Bllos: balanf».*3>: Bank of Now Zealand, £25 Is Cd; snmtff «* tors, aa per list, £377; interest, discount, et<v« per statement, £I' 2 17s 9d. Property AW»\ Mortßago oxcouted for purchase of pWJBi; due Ist June, 1880, £2,600; mortKaßß <BW«» for pnrchaso of property, due Ist JnnjjSr £4,300 ; B,olio sharoa paid-up to 10», .W"^ £10,800: total. £15,366 19s3d. • .... assists.—Property Account: AmonfflW 0!, deposit on purchase, £500; amotuit;W™ moitßago, £2,200; property BeoorwJ£BWJ Kago, duo June Ist, 1866, *2,Mo!>p<ffiffi pecured by mortgage, duo June Ist, 1884 *JJ2' 8000 shares pad up to ICe, to completeiJiiW*? £-i,OOO-£13,500. Property acoount-lnt«w*f; count, £283163 9d; machinery and plant WSp £650; working expenses account-J" B* TO:"' expenses acconnt. £306 6s 2d; stotfoWift; vertising, &c. £93 1b 9d; cash on hand,***" 7d: total, £15,36019s 3d. u.JJ&W }: Capital Account. - SO.OOO ehuei-w i» ..■■ £30.00(1; 19,067 shares oalled up to IW. gW 19,067 shares uncalled, £9,653 10s; 1W33W 19 unallotted, £10,933: total, £30,000. ..;;■ ,jV-. The report and balance sheet «*■ adopted. It was decided that tbapWV. of directors be eeven instead of «fff'^ ■' the following retired :-Uaptaw McW£ Messrs Cairns, Stewart, and J. S-Wr%. In the course of conversation wta»j^ lowed, it wa.s stated that coal IK reached at any moment, bnt it could««£ placed on the market until the -Mf^V made to Maramarna. Mr St*w»«l.£j paid he expected the coal could be <"»!* at 10s 6d per ton, a price whichwouia,«» a large profit to the Company.^ ; ■.

At the meeting of Onehun^Bw 11! Council on Monday evening I*? t> lc ~ jj, s | solved on the motion of MrY7?&irC. in accordance with section 30, of W> .^ Art, IS7(J, a petition be prepared a™ warded to the Governor prayinff-?» r extension of the boundaries to »TLt|i« foreshore fronting the town, and ma*" L, land an endowment." A letter *« *„. the table from Government ag.re.elEfo £200, as before, towards wMnttOTi^ main road. The other business xo»JT.

P°rtant- , »"irfll b» A lecture on " General Gorionj^ delivered this evoninp; in tho Xli, Ssraonds street, by Rev. n h^Wm in aid of tho Mount Bosull Ch"f°SrP St. Sepulohre's choir will render tmj BBlestiona during the evening.



THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY fob RHEUMATISM and GOUT.-Tme CiHiciruo»<AcTCA FUcimosaJor Black SNAKE HOOT ha» been lono celebrated IS THC MOST CjERTAIM IN ITS EFFECTS, AND CUBE. tfm. PCH BOTTLE^ AT MGMH'S. "tHE VH&.RNtNCV" OVPOSUE BM»K 0? ».I, OuUH ST JW H I T E, .• TAILOR AND IMPORTER, VICTORIA-STKEET, Husjust received ana op°ned up, ex To Kapo. direct from Glassow. 3 CABKS OF SEASON'S GOODS, comprising all the latest designs in Twooda and Worsteds. More Shipments to Follow.



QPE 0 I A'L NOTICE.! I have received my first Shipment ot AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, Te which I invite tha Inspection oE my Patrons and the Publio generally. II L. POSSENNISKIE, merchant tailor & habit maicei^, Shobtlato-Stbket. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS ia a splendid tonio and corrective for physical ailments. Do snro you obtain Wolfe's. T> E M U E X, A. REMUBRA. For a few days only, I will SELL THE BALANCE OF ALLOTMENTS unsold at Tuesday's auction, PRIVATELY, AT VERY LOW RATES. And on exceptionally Eaay Terms. J. It. RANDERSON, Auotioneor. ERSONS desirous of Inspecting tho . Working Models and Spocimons o£ Arti ficial Stone, niado by tho Hiiiuebd & Lkook's Patent Process, will havo the opportunity of doinß so at tho Chamber ot Comraorco, Now Zealand Insuranco Buildings, on FRIDAY, tho 27th inst., from 9 nan. to 3 p.m., and on SATUR DAY, 2Sth inst., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. lIIBBBRD & LKGQK. TDONELESS CODFISH. A SPLENDID DELICACY FOR THE TABLE. Selected with tie greatest caro, and cured upon tho most approved system. Proour&blo at all Grocers' aud Storekeepers'.; Wholesale ov ARTHUR H. NATHAN, CUSTOMS-STREKT. • ÜBLIC NOTICE.-I. FERNANDEZ, having purchased for oOBh tho Insolvent Stook in tho asuignod Estate of P. Bowring. Victoria-street, ia now galling i 1.300 worth of Drapery and Clothing at Ilalf-prlno. Price List of Genulno Bargains:—Strong White Calico. 2s lid per dozen yards (worth fal; strong Grey Calico, 23 per yard; good White Sheoting. two yards wiSo. 9d ; 2,000 yards Fashionable Dross Material; Satin-oloth aergea. Cashmeres, Homo aouns, etc, from Md per yard, bostquality; Silk Buttons to match, 3d por dozon (worth 8d); Men's Strong Tweed Suits, lite Ud (worth 355); Men's Strong Trousers and Yosts, 10s 6d (worth ISs 6d); Mont Strong Twoed and Sorgo Trou- i sers 3s lid; Special btrong Moleskin Trousers, 1 for working Men, la 6d, wonderfully cheap; Strong Tweed and Bluo Sorse, from Is per yd ; 1 000 Men's and Boys' Felt Hats, from Is lid each, guaranteed the best valuo In Auckland, • and largest variety to chooao from. Everything elso at Half-price. Como and judgo for your selvon. — Febnavdez, Draper and Clothier, Karnngahapo Road. Newton. Traracars pass tho Shop. Ask tho Conductor to sot yon down. GREAT CLEARING SAIEH: VBmiOm TO KKNSJTIIHJ *« NfliVf PREMISS*. MILNE & CHOYCB , Rflipeotfully bee to announce toal to oc<to»to ento upon their New Premteej t»ow »P ---pjouchiAS oomnletiea) with aa Bemaßi.ir xaw srocsi. They htMro deottod to offer THE WHOLB OF THBIB PRBBH^T WELL-KNOWN VAMJAB6B STOCK « BTJOH A BHDDOWON DJ PBKSB A8 WXU. J£NSUHK A BPBEDY CLKAHAHCH. EVSRS ABTXOCJB IS TO KB SOI©. Tha Hoods are being so ovpldly CUowefl Out that, our Friend* and Uia FubU* ara reqaestedto CALL AT ONCB, TO ENSUB.H GETTING 80MB OT THE BARGAINS. PREMISES CLOSE ON SATURDAY" NIGHTS AT 9 *,tk itIOIB & CBOICB, WKUjKSIiHY-STItBKI!. TUB NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 158 AND 160, QUEEN-STRHET, lasrLAY TC£ LARGEST AND BEST ■ ASBOBTHD STOOK o* MEN'S. YOUTHS', and BOYS' CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING ASD OUTFITTING . IN $SE OVEV. THE CEIiEB»ATED N9861R1 TWEEDS, ftIOSGIEL IWBBD* Which they were ttio first to introduce in Mode* HP Clothing, has become FAJHOUS AS BEING THE MOST DURABLE AND WEAR-RBSISTING OF ASft WOOJ.LEW FABRICS. THE DEMAND FOB SHB9B GOODS Continues to show a Lame Yearly Increase, PROVISO IB6X IMPORTED CLOTHING 18 ALMOST ENTIBKIsY STSPERSBBED BY THB SUPERIOR COLONIAL PRODUCTION. Chief Post-office, Auckland. Maim wttt Olobb as undbb— This Day. yor Whitlangi, Upper Mill, and Tairaa, por Fo? B TaurangaP and Opotiki, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. Friday. 27ft Inst F»r Whitiangi, <»tc., por Mercury, at 11 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomabana, at 11 a.m. For Wellington. Southern portß, Australian Colonies, etc., per Arawata, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and nowspapers, atlo a.m. Late letters till 11.20 a.m. For Cowos and Coromandol, per Coromandel, For N orfolk'lsland, per Lizzie, at 4 p.m. ForWhangarei Heads, Parua, Walpu. Whan garei. Kamo, and Mangapai, per Maogregor or Waitakl, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 28th inste For Port Fitzroy, Tryphena. and WangaparaJ rjara, per Gleneig. at 7 a.m. For Walwera. Te Kapa, Warkworth, etc., per Rose Casey, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3. Hoi. a a r,itv of Sydney, as follows :— For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islands. TJn&edL States ot America, Canada, British OdSnbia.Central, and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of letters and news "■ftS? fetters 0 baring on extra fee of six- Apm io, 1885^^ B postmartflj;. Chief Fost-ofSce, Autfeland.



; IMcetinaSi Entertainments, Etc. February 26, 1885. Opera House—" Mammon." 8 p.m. Y.M.0.A.-Dovotional Service, 7.30 p.m. St. Sepulohro's School-house—Lecture on "General Gordon," by Kuv.J. K. Davis, M.A., 7.30 p.m. United Methodist Freo Church, Mt. Hden— Rccoption Tea Meoting, 6.30 p.m. Congregational Sohool - room, Edinburgh street, Nowton—Full Rohcarsal of Mr It. T. Uooth's Choir, 7.30 p.m. Bortsford-streot-Mooting of Young People 7.30 p.m. St. James's Hall—Miss Newcombe's Musica- Gymnastics for Ladles, 7.30 p.m. Masonic Hall—Prince of Wales Lodge, 7.30 p.m.



A meeting of the Victoria Rifle Company in called (by advartispmcnt) for to-morrow (Friday) evening, at 8 o'clock, at. iho Drill-Bhed fr> consider th.« question of Bending a 'team to compete in the New Zealand Riilo Association matches at Wellington. A quantity of houeehold furniture, bil liard table, balls and cues, violin and bow two ship's compasses, &c.. will b« B old to-morrow forenoon by Messrs W. and J. R. Vaile, aue tioneors, Queen-etreot. ■ '*M