SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland — This ovoning, 6.11: tomorrow Burninu, 7.1.

Manukau Heads —This ovcninß, 0.21; to morrow morning, 9.11. Kaipaka Heads—This oveninf;, 10.2!; to morrow morning, 10.11.

SUNSKT.-Thls ovening, G. 37. H UNUJ.SK.—Tomorrow morning, 5.18. UOON'a AGE.-FIIII Moon, March 1, 3.39 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY

Clansman, s.s., Farqnhar, from Tnuranga Uli'iiclg, 8 8 , Amodco, from Barrier Glcnlora, barque. Sargcant, from London Poorlcss, briKU'itine, Hcays, from New Yoik Ocean Kangor, schooner, from Lyttelton

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVKNING. Mncgrogor, s.s., Johnson, for Whangarci Wuicaki, 3,s.,Crawford, for Whangarol

TO-DAY. Lizzie, cutter, Scott, for Norfolk Island Julia Pryco, schooner, Ohomonoa, for Russell

IMPORTS.

Per Doric—l oaeo guns.—l). Kvitt, Quoen Street.

Por Ocean Ranger, from Lyttelton—l,S!)l sacks oatg, 600 sacks wheat, 651 sacks oats, 30 sacks sharps.

Per Pocrless, from Now York—l.loo eases kerosone, is cases tobacco, 37 eases medicine 200 bundles wire, 12 barrels ink, 30 eases sewing machines. 200 caaoa lobsters, 13 bundles shovels, !» cases chairs, 20 cases clocks, 100 package? sundries.

ARRIVAL OF THE GLENLORA.

.iiio uarquo Ulenloru arrived from London early this morning, and was berthed at the Queen street Wharf. She ia in chtirgo o( Cop t'lin Sar.'jont, formerly ot the ship Kalcione. Tho chinf officer ia Mr Alteop, latn t>t the Northitnibcrlind. nml tho second officer Mr Foote, late of tho Hiileione. Captain Sargent reports: Left Kast India Docks on November 1. and Orarcscnd at p.m. anmoday; lundcil pilot at 10 am. on the ;ird oil' Torbay; Utonce to equator had nothing but S. and S.W. winds: had no N.K, trades whatever; crossed tbo equator in Dccombcr in 20" \Y. and had moderato S.K. trades, gradually hauling to N.K. till wo (,'ot to 3>' w.; then hud » week with wind from t.K.^to K. passing Oough Inland on Jan. 1. From thenco to Tas mania, which was passed on tho fllh inst.. had a Bueccsalon of strong head winds from N.N.W. to W.. the voaeol making an uvcrage speed of 220 nvilos por day. SiKhted Three Kings on the "Ith at daylight, got Auckland pilot at 10 p.m. ycarorday, and arrived as above, tho passngo having occupied lIS days from tho Decks, imd 108 days from land to land. Tho Glenloni brings cargo valued at .519..500. particulars of which we have previously published. She will cominonco dioeharglng on Monday morning, and imme diately nor cargo is out she will load for London. Passengers :—Elizabeth and Catherino John; Mary A.. Victor. Edgar, and Kthel Owens; W. S. Hansom, Lonisn, Marianne. W. S., Mury X., anil Fred a. Ransom :W. Hums: J. T. Sparrow ; J. K. Cuckow; Theo. 11. Barwoll; S. Jones and wifo; Iloraoo, Amy F., Snmuol, Bertie, Winnie Ij., Archie. May X., and Sydney Cowpervfontw; 1). O. Jones; Charles and Percy Jackson; Kdward Waddy; Hdward D, Cecil; Cha3. W. Robinson; Frodoricl: Morris.

Inwards Coaptwisk.— Kauri, from Port Charles, with SO.OOOft baulk timber; Besoio, from Barrier, with 30 tons flrewosd. 100 posts; Swallow, from Houbora, with! 30 loss spokes; Moehau, from Omaha, with 2,000 ft puririand 11,000 ft kauri.

Outwards Coastvisk.—Mochan.for Omaha, with ballast.

Tho barqno 'Wonona cleared at the Cnatoms today for Sydaoy Island, Phcenix Group.

Tho throo-masted schooner Ocean Ranger arrived from Lyttelton this afternoon alter a fine weather mssaga of eight days.

The cutter' Lizzie sailed for Norfolk Island this morning. Passcngoru :—Mr cud Mrs V. Hell and family (2). Key. C. Hycc, Messrs P. McCoy and Jl. W. Wnlker.

Tho brig Syren goes from here toKaipara, where Bho will load tor Sydney.

Tho following steamers are duo to arrive hero noxtweok: TeAnau, from Molbournc via tho ."outh, and Suva, from Fiji, Monduy morning ; Jlawen. at Onchunga, irom Southern ports, Tuesday, 0 a.m.; Arawata, from Wellington, Saturday.-

The s.B. Glonelg arrived from Mercury Bay and Tairua early tliis momintt. Passengers: JVleasrs Hanratz. O. Macdonald, P. Coon»y. Gil flart, Smfth, Terry, j; Norton. JlcUonyiile, Jloon, 6towa-rt, Howlcn. Miss Chambers, Mrs Brown, ilra O'Connoll, Roy. Mr Ponfold. Mrs nnd Miss Jlowland, Mrs Smiih. The Ulenelg lt'ft for the .Bnniar at S a.m.

t^ho s.B. Clauoman arrivod from Taurancn this morning. PatWnsora : — Mesdnmui Cooper, Irwino, Grassic'k and 2 children, Woununll, Misses Maiden CTi Crosiey, Grassick, Judgo l<Tonton, MesaraMa-rsh, Vurroll, Kinsley, ilolmus, lJuthlo, Oliver, Mender Daw es. Hill, Cooper (2), Cnialey, Irwino.

-Thi)' brignntino Pcofclcss arrived from New T'ork via Fr-eomanllo, at an early hour this tiiortiinjr; Bholoft NnwYork in Octobor. The rtffeaKo occupied io days to tho equator and 108 daykld Frselriantle. owinff to a continuanoo of liKht -wlTiasi Captain lleays reports:—Left rreeman"w ail tho U3rd Jan. with light S.W. winds. huu'iuKinoro to th« S. as we stood otf shore. StrOD* brCeao- to tho Lemvin. which wo roundod t daft: o\(V. From Freemnntlo to Tns mank HKht W/ and N.W. winds with flna "Sfflr. From 'Vmmtaito light K. and N.K. winds with lino ?vc:'iffce£ -.>"' Fob., ma^lo Capo Maria, with a light w. J>rce ? o. From thor«, along tho coast, wlnda "B"* ""J? % "»aolo. Pn»- Hongoi-g; Mrs Saunderß lhm. IJanley. Tho Peerlosß has been borti?<* it Qneon-streoi. Wharf, ani Will ooinmon^P dJTOhar«ijiit oi i Monday.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

r*Z ■ ARRIVAL.

GalrlOCb, 8.8., McArthur, from Waitara

DEPARTURE.

Gairloch, s.B. McArthur, tor Waitara

The Northern Co.'s e.s. Ailrloch arrived from Waitara. at 9 o'clock thitf m<?°! DK, w!', lL J ",i sheep. 95 sacks polts. 2 boxeg .and the following passengers:-Mr and Mrs T.onif! and family. Messrs Brown, Atkinson &. Kamson. Snort, Hcmcry, Lontfand, Owen, D> ™«ln-, *W°.!{: Heskoth and Young. Sholcft ag. «* a*3,°^°^ for tho same port, with a largo t teneral oargo and a number of passengers.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening 3tab Office, this tv' ay< irfesßru Harry H. Hayr and Co. report sale* °{ hono7aß follows:—Bulk, 5d to 6d per lb; e.\ tracted in lib tins, 8d to BJd p 101b tins, 6d to 7d, comb honey, best quality, lOd per lb; inferior, . <id to Bd. Beeß' wax, 3d to Is per lb.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Majls will Globe ab cNDisn— i Monday, March 2. 1 For Waitara, etc., per Hannah Mokau, at 7/0 a.m. Kor (Jmonmndol. por Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. For Waitara, etc., per Orcti. at 1 p.m. For Thomas, per Uotomaliana. at 2.30 p.ui. For Russell and Kawitkawa, por To Auau, at 1 p.m. For Whitiansi, Uppor Mill, and Tairua, per Glenolg, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, ICotorua, and Opotikl, per

Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Uussoll. Kakakawa, Herd's Point, Wanga roa and Mongonui, nor Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Mangawat and Kahvaku, per Ruby, at !i p.m. TtJBSDAV. Maroh3. For Taranakt and Soutiiern Ports, por llawea at 7. Xl a.m. For Watwcra, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakaua, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Per h.s. Uity of Sydney, as follown :— For Navigators Islandß, Sandwich Inlands. Unltod States of Amorloa, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South Amorlco, and British and Forolgn West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and ConUnont of Europo, at 1 p.m. Monoy ordora, registered lottors and nows papors. at 11.30 a.m. Lato lottors, bearing an extra foo of six penoo In addition to tho postago, will bo rocolvod by tho Mall Agont on board tho Steamer up to tho Umo of soiling. This mail will bo duo in London on Friday, April 10. 1885. For Wluuignroi Heads, Paroa, Walpu. Whan gnrcl, Kaino, and Mangapat, per Maogrogor I or Wuitaki, at 5 p.m. S. B. HISS. Chief PosUnastor. Chlof Post-offloo, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

FEBRUARY 23, lS&'i, T!io*tro Royal—Waitomata Miußtrels, S p.m. Drill-shod-Meeting of Auckland Memhorsof New Kculnnd lUilo Association, 8 p.m. Cook-Btroet Mooting House- Rehearsal of "Harold Glynde," Band of Hojio Union Choir, 7.30 p.m. Kloolion of School Committees in outer dia ti iota, 7 p.m. Y.M.C.A.—KvanKoliatio Sorvico, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Eijcctou (Onehunga).—Tho Licensing Act pro vides that the olsction of committee " shall ho conducted iti the Biimo manner aa clcctiona of mom bars of Boroughs, or County Councils, or Homl Jloiinls." subject to tho condition that ovory ratepayer Bhall only hnvo one voto for ouch of tho candidates to bu piected. He Is not hound to vote for Hve candidates, but may exorcise hia vote with respect to one or more of tho candidates not exceeding fiYo. TIMHEH.—Te Whetu was scratched tor tho A.Ji.C. Summer SteoplocliaßO about an hour previous to tho start.

Births.

DAMI'IER.—On 2Sth February, at Hoplnirn stroet. the wifo of W. H. Damplor of a daughter. Both doing well. HOLROYD.—On February 23, at hor reeidencn, Richmond Road, Poneonby, the wife of L. J. Uolioyd of a daughter.

Marriages.

ELMCE-KLLIOT.-On Tuosday, February 21, William Kllico, lato of Exoter, Devon, to Elizabeth Elliot, of Victoria -streot West, Auckland. GILLMAN-SNELL -On February 10, ISW. at tha residenco of tbo bride's fathor, Mr Wm. Harris, Grcy-streot, Onehunga, bs- tho Roy. Wm. Watkin. Thomas It. Glllman, Chemist, Onehunga. to Elizabeth Ann Hnnll. relict of tho lato A. Sncll, farinor. Waltakerei. HUXTABLE-McLELLAN.-On Friday. Fob ruary 13th, ISBS, ac Sc. Andrew's Church, Hobart. by the Roy. J. Scott, assisted by tho Kov. Thos. Spurtteon, Alexandor Murray, eldest son of Mr J. A. Huxtable, of that olty, to Annie, youngest daughter of tho late James McLcllan, of Auckland,

Deaths.

HUTLKR.—On Fobruary 27. at hor lato rcsl donco, Yorlc-street, Frances Butlor: aged 71 on Friday. Tho funeral will loavo York-street at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 1. She sleeps in Josus. DUNLOP.-On February 26, 18So. Kdward Dunlop. late of Coromandol; aged 27 years. Tno funoral will leave tho District Hospital on Sunday, tho Ist prox., at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. OLSKN.-On February 28, at Dook street, Freeman's Hay, Lauronco William. Infant son of Jane and Peter Olsen, aged 7 months. Tho Funeral will take placo to-morrow (Sunday) at 3 p.m. STUA.TFOnD.-0n tho 27th Fobruary. Jane, relict of the lato Doctor S. J. Stratford, in her 78th yeur.

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

SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 23, 1885.

For tho cause that locks assistance, For tho wrong that noeds reaiatßnoi, For tho future in tho dlstanoe, And the gsod that we can do.

Returning to the subject of inter colonial reciprocity, which was touched upon in our last issue, we may point out that the elements of a sound reci procity treaty are only found in the circumstances of two countries produc ing a totally different class of products which may be exckanged with mutual advantage. There is neither public utility nor common sense about our taxing out English, Canadian, and other colonial manufactures, and ad mitting Victorian to compete on specially favourable terms with our own; but there would be a distinctive gain by establishing freedom of ex change with a country like Fiji, which would take our produce and manufac tures and send us sugar, tea, copra, fibre, and other tropical products. Ziie United States, although so con servatively protective, entered into a reciprocity treaty with the Hawaiian Islands, and it works admirably. Our trading relations with the South Pacific groups will be more permanently and beneficially fostered by giving facilities of. exchange than by any number of Government subsidies to trading com-

panics. The Hon. J. Hill, of Rambi, Fiji, ai id member of the Legislative Council, is now on a visit to Auckland, and he intends, we believe, during his stay to d cr some service to the islands by bring in ig the subject of reciprocity with Fiji vi ider the notice of oui Government. C. iptain Hill informs us that the Fiji cc ilonists are being drawn more sti :ongly towards New Zealand in senti m< snt and trade than to any of the Ai istralian colonies. The Union Com pany's splendid steamers have contri bu ted towards this, but there is also co.mmunity of interests. New Zea lar»d can send to the islands m?tny things they require, and if this colonists would only become be :tter customers for what the islands h;ive to supply, the trade would rapidly increase. New Zealand is easily reached, and is a better recruiting place 'for Fiji settlers than Australia. Cap tain Hill says the feeling in favour of annexation to New Zealand has grown very much lately. The absence of anything like appreciation by the ! Colonial Office of the difficulties and necessities of a young community have fostered this movement. The re fusal of the Imperial sanction to a paltry _£ 100,000 loan for the purpose of furnishing labour to small planters on deferred payments is an example of the lack of enterprise or intelligent assistance to the settlers in the de velopment of the resources of the colony. The loan entailed compara tively little liability to the Go vernment, the repayments -of ad vances being well secured. Another consideration which has turned the minds of Fiji settlers towards New Zealand rather than to Australia is the knowledge possessed here of native affairs and the management of a native difficulty. We are not fully satisfied that it would be to the advantage of New Zealand to undertake liability on account of the affairs of Fiji, although we incline to think that a form of attachment could be devised that would give our tropical neighbour the benefit of an energetic colonising policy, without proving irksome to New Zealand. Upon the wisdom of j cultivating wider commercial relations with the islands by liberal tariff facili ties, however, we have no reserve what i ever, and the trade is well within the

grasp of our merchants and producers it" the Government afford them reason able aid.

Captain Hill assures us that one of the principal products of Fiji in the near future will he tea. Its cultivation is extending, and the tea is of admir able quality, equal to the best Assam ; it has been grown from Indian seed. The sugar industry is also reviving. We are not of those who believe that beet sugar grown with dear labour in New Zealand will ever come into competi tion with cane sugar; and in sugar and tea alone, to say nothing of coffer, tobacco, arrowroot, fruit, and other semi-tropical products, there arc the elements of a profitable exchange of merchandise which would enrich both countries and impoverish neither, adding to New Zealand a tropical province, and to Fiji a temperate zone. We hope to sec this subject loom up more pro minently among the political questions of the day.

Our Electoral System.

A n:\r wooks ago, Mr Mosw, M.M.X., wrote to tho Colonial Secretary representing the dilliculty—almost prohibitory—which tho present arrangements for registration placed in tho way of great numbers of tlio electors. Ho pointed out that there was not, in tho district of I'arnell, tho least facility offered to those who could not leave their work during tho day. On tho contrary, great aud mischievous obstacles woro placed in their way. They could only register on two days in tho woek, and to do so must go to tho ollico of tho Roturning Otlicor in Auck land at certain hours iv tlio iniddlo of thotto days—a sacrilico which no particular class ought to bo thus forced to tnako. Ho sug gested that it was necessary to increase tho present staff if registration woro to bo carried out in its true spirit, and that this might bo done oasily and at small coat by arranging with tlio tolophone ollioorn in tho various districts to act as deputios to tho Returning OlU'cor in receiving applications and vorifying them as far «s possiblo, before transmitting them to tlio ollico in Auck land. Mr Moss also pointed out that ovon iv ordor to ascertain if ho were on tho roll, an olootor must, under tho present system, go to tho Auckland Ollico, and with the same sacrilico of timo as when wishing to register. To obviate this, ho suggested that a copy of tho register should bo kept for public inspection at each tolephono bureau. Tho Colouial Secretary has replied to Mr Moss under dato tho l'.lth inst. that it does not appoar to him " that tho state of tho case would warrant tho appointment of an additional registrar." Ho adds, " 1 have, howovor, much ploasuro in giving instructions that your suggostiou as to depositing copies of tho roll at tho bureau shall bo givon effect to." Mr Moss, wo bolioTO, does not intond to lot tlio matter rest, und wo trust he will not lot it do so. Tho Returning Ollicor of tho districts around Auckland has lately been doing excollent work in purifvinjf tho rolla of nia various districts ; but the equally important work of giving tho iargost facilities to genuine voters to place thomsolves on tho roll must not bo neglected. Loast of all should it be neglected by a Ministry professing, />«;■ escrllaice, to represent the Liberal party and Liberal principles. Departments of nil kinds havo beon created, and at great cost. But tho registration of votes—tho founda tion of our whole political .system—is overy whore still loft to a few gentlemen, having a small annual allowance for tho work, a-> a useful addition to thoir ordinary incomes, and expected, of course, to give only a low sparo hours to its performance. Tho whole thing is antiquated and absurd, and calls for Hpoedy reform.

Somo idoa of tho incroasiug valuo of land in tho city muy bo (jatlierod from tlio Fact that X.") 0 per foot was refused last week for an allotment of 170 foot in Iho uppor put of West Queen-street.

Tho oxcuraiou of railway employes to Waihoko took placo today under circuni i-tancos that) augured well for it« aueccwu. Tho p,B. Victoria loft lha wharf at S a.m. with a largo crowd of Oicinsionvsl.s on board. A band accompanied tho party, and tho water being calm and tho woathor fine, thoy had ovory prospect of a pleasant

day's outing. To-day is tho dato fixed for the rowing match between Bsach and Clifford on tho

Paramatta Rivor for i'2o6 a sido and the ehatnpionship of tho world. Thoro ia snmo doubt, liowovor, as to whothor tho ovunt will not bo postponed, the following cublo messago having been recoivcd from Sydney : —"Owing to now regulations having been issued, prohibiting competitors' steamers from following tho raco, it is doubtful if tho sculling match botwoen Boach and Clifford will tako placo to-day." Should tho rnco eventuate, a Stak Extra giving tho result will bo issued immediately on rccoipt of tho

news, Tho following notices of motion hnvo boon givon for tho noxt mooting of tho City Council: —"That tha Enginoor bo instructed to erect two (2) water troughs with stand pipes and drinking cups attached in Karangahapo Road, ono to bo erected bo tween Howo-ttrcot and Ponsonby Road,

and ono between Uppor Quoen-strcot and Symonds - stroot" (Or. Burns). "That resolutions dated 18th October, ISB3, re ad vertising in nowspapers, bo rescinded to onablo offect to bo irivon to Clause 2 of the Finance Committee, JRoport No. 11,01015, February 2Sth, 18S5" (ilia Worship tho Mayor).

A meeting of local members of tho Now Zealand Rifle Association will bo hold this ovoning for the purpose of olocting thrco dologates to tho Council.

Tho traflic on tho tramway continuos to increaso, tho following boing tho traflic returns for tho past fivo days :— Monday, 1,389; Tuesday, 1,083 ; Wednesday, 2,11£ i; Thursday, 2,040 ; Friday, 1,942.

The temporary Church of St. Paul erected in Eden Crescent is n commodious building, and is within sight and earshot of tho historical old odiiico now in course of de molition. The internal littings have for the most part boon got from tho old build ing, but in tho matter of finish and decora tion something fresh and ploasing has boon effected. The wholo interior ie painted in tasteful colours and dosigne.and tho altar adornments are most admirable At tho evening service the incumbont, llov. C. M. Nelson, begins a course of Lonton sermons, which have been dolayed through tho faro well sorvices. Tho Bubject of tho series is " Repentance, as illustrated by the repen tance of Scripture characters," and tho first aarmon is to bo on Job.

An outbreak of fire occurred about ono o'clock this morning in a small tumble down house in Maori Lane, off Chancery street. The alarm was given by Mr Foloy, who lives in tho neighbourhood, and Sergt. Kiely, who was on tho scono immediately afterwards, looked through tho building to sco that no one was asleep there. Iho Fire Brigade and Salvage Corps wevo on tho ground with their appliances soon after the alarm was given, and a full pressuro of water being available, tho flamos wcio quickly extinguished. The houso was a dilapidated ono without cither doors or windows, and was unoccupied. It wan owned by Mr Atkinson.

At a meeting of members of the Victoria Kifles, held last night, it was decided to vote £40 towards the expense of sending five members of the corps to compete at tho forthcoming meeting of tho lliflo Ansocui tion at Wellington. The Company repre sentatives will bo tho live higheat scorers at a competition this afternoon. It is probable that eoveral other members of tho corpn will go at their own cost. Tho City Guards have decided to eond two or throe mon at tho Company's oxponso, and two other members of tho corps will go. Both theso corps will probably bo represented in tho Kifle Company's challenge mutch, which, at the last meeting of the Association, was ■won by tho City Guards.

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion was held yesterday afternoon to con sider some twenty replies which had been received to thoii: circular. Tho number was regarded as disappointingly small, and after .some discussion a fiub-comraitteo, con sisting of tho President and Messrs .1. IJil worth and Lawry, was appointed to recoivo any further correspondence, and to bring up a report on the whole of it at an ad journed meeting on Friday, March 13th. The proposed appointment of non-political boards of management for the railways was tacitly approved, and the President was appointed to confer with the Auckland Chamber of Commerce with a view of endeavouring to obtain concerted action in having the commercial and the agricultural aod pastoral interests adequately repre sented on such Board, by recommending to the Government the appointment of gentle men especially qualified to secure these all important objects. It was agreed to hold the annual general meeting on Friday, 10th of April. . I

Tho barque Clunlura arrived from London to-dny, afcor v IKS days passngo bho brought several passengers, all in good health. On January 26th, a posseugoi1 n,lined Mrs Kan.-om died from consumption, and was buried at sea.

In Thursday evening's issuo we published tlio list of Auckland candidates who woro (successful at tlio lato matriculation ox iiniiiuitiou. Of tho twenty successful oundi dates, nine were students of tho Auckland Training College, and of theeo movoii woro ladies. In addition to tho niuo students, there were also four othors who aro teachers in the employment of tlio Hoard of Educa tion.

Tho annual mooting of tho Auckland Trades and Labour Council was to havo been hold at Kobson's Rooms last evening, but owing to tho small attendance it was adjourned till Friday evening next. Tho statement of accounts for tho half • yoar onding Decombor 81 shown a small credit bahuico.

To-morrow is St. David's Day, and tho AVolah people residing in and around tho city will hold tlioir annual soiree and con ceit in St. .James's Hull on Monday evening in honour of the occesion. Tho programme in ono which commonds itsolf to tho hearts of true Welshmen, as it includes several Wolali nirs, bardic songs, and the Cambrian Harp.

Tho members of tlio Congregational Uuiun, together with v laryc'party of their friends, ;iro enjoying on excursion trip round tho harbour in the p.s. Taknpuna In-day. Aftor leaving tho North Shorn Wharf this morning, sho wont up tho har bour W fur as llobsouvillc, and in thefaftcr noun returned to the wharf for additional excursionists.

The prorogation of tho /irst parliamont of tho Auckland Parliamentary Union htiH been duiinitoly lixed to take plaoo on Mon day evening next, and, by virtuo of hia position as Governor, Sir Frederick Wbitakor will cenduct tho ceremonial, lion, members nro dosired to assemblo in full strength at 7.30 o'clock. A mooting of tho Council is summoned for (5.45 p.m., and all tho members of it are expected to attend, as there is important business to bo transacted. Tho general elections toko place about the iniddlo of Mfirch.

Tho cistern at tho top of Hancock and Co's browory burst last night, and boforo the How of water could bo stoppod oonsiderablo damago was dono to tho sugar, malt, and hops storod in tho lower floors. Tho cistern was built of concrete, and tho cauno of tho disaster is unexplained.

Mr (loorgo Aldridgo delivered tho socond of his course of six lectures in reply to Mr Henry Exloy's pamphlet, tho " Problem of I'roblcma,'' last evening in the now Eden Hall. Thcro was a good attondonee, and much interest was ovidoncod by tho critical examinations of tho speaker. The subject examined and defined was, "VVhats is it that worships (!od, brain or spirit?" and in which sovoral supposed theological orrors woro pointed out, and occasion taken to illustrate tho position of tho Church of Christ by tho light of Scripture. Mr Al dridgo is v lluent and argumentative speaker.

Tho new hymn-book "Church I'raiso" will come into ufo for the (irsl. time at St. James's Church to-morrow, in accordance with a resolution passed at tho last annual mooting of tho congregation. In St. David's and other congregations tho now hymnal will also bo introduced shortly.

Mr Dornn's combination go to tho North Wairoa next wcok. Tho company will appoar at To Kopuru on Monday, at Arutupu on Tuesday, and at Dargavillo on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

A sailing race between the twenty foot opon sailing boats Dream and Mancotte, for C."i a side, was bo have taken place this aftor uoon, but was postponed to await a strong breone, when tlio course will be arranged with a beat ono way.

A curious optical illusion is to bo scon on Mr CoouibesH calico sign in Queon-streot. The body of tho sign has on it largo lottcrs in scarlet. Over theso am Iho words, "Samuel Coombos and C 0.," puintotl in blark. When pawing on tho opposite sido of tho ftroot, tlieso blaoU lottur.s appear to thu uyu of tho ob.survor as projecting about a foot from tho fuca <>f tho calico, and it in only when tho obcorvor goes clow up to tho front that the illusion is dispelled. This ia very noticeable in tho morning?.

Mr V. Limguot loaves Auckland for Franco Khortly, with tho objoct of visiting his birthplace It iv improbable that ho will return to New Zealand.

Kutopaycru of I'arncll are romindod by advortiscinent of this dato that unlocs they ply forthwith thoir ovorduo rates they nro liable to summary proeeoding?, and to bo uxoludud from tho burgesa roll for 188f>. AUo.thoso who havo failed to pay tbo water .supply rates aro in danger of having tho supply cut off.

At tho mooting of tho shareholders of tho Thames Valley and Rotorua Rail way Company yesterday afternoon, tho following memorandum was handod round the room :—"Number of visitors at Lako House, 84. Foroign 70; New Zea land, 14." Thoro is no mistaking tho eigni ficanco of theso figures. If with im perfect monni of success so many foreign visitors now find their way to tho Wondorland of New Zoaland, thoro will assuredly bo a regular influx whon it is onco plucod in direct railway communication with Auckland. In moving tho adoption of tho annual roport and balance-shoot yostorday, Dr. Campbell said that, for tho reasons indicated in tho former, ho did not proposo to afford himself tho pleasure of addressing tho shareholdorson that occasion. Ho would haveto muctthom again presontly, when ho would give them full details as to past oporutiona.

In further prosecution of tho lish-pro- HOrving project, with regard to which ho interviewed Sir Julius Vogol tho other day, Mr Joßoph Bi'nksj yostorday afternoon hud a conversation with Dr. Hector, in tho course of which tho lattor gontloman indi cated tho lish which ho considered most adnptablo for profitable preservation. Chief among thoeo woro tho kawhai and schnappor. Arrangementshavo boon mndo for a furthor interview, so that it is quite ovidont that Mr Banks does not intend to allow tho grass to grow undor his feet.

A conversaziono in connection witli the Congregational Union session just con cluded wus hold in Newton Church last evening. There was a largo attendance. Early in the ovoning tea was served, and mibsoquontly an agroeahlo ontertainmont was proceeded with. Musical eeloetions woro rondercd by tho choir of Berosford street Church, with Mr Hooton as conductor and organist, and Miss l'oaco contributed two solos entitlod "Pilgrim Fathora " and "The Ilebrow Mother." Addreases'wero dolivercd by tho Roys. West (chairman), Roi-obyjlloatsoi^Bookcnhomjßobortsonand othors, Tho proceedings closed with prayor. Today a Congregational Church excursion took placo in tho harbour, tho ferry stoamor Tainui having boon chartered for tho occasion. Tho woathor was fino,and consequently tho trip provod a most enjoy ablo ono.

Tho highly-enjoyable dramatic season of tho past four weeks waa brought to a con clusion last night with a bonefit to tho gifted artiste who has boon par excellence tho chief contributor of that onjoymont—Miss Genoviovo Ward. Thoro was, of courso, a full and highly-appreciative "houso," and a programme of groat variety and raro attiactivonoss. Its chief merit, however, lay in tho excep tional opportunities it allordod for tho effective display of Mies Ward's versatile histrionic talents. The opening piece was Charles Ueade's one-act drama, "Nance Oldfield." Au Nance Oldtield Mies Ward was at hen- bust. In the passages of light comedy, nho was full of vivacity an i espie glorio in tho situations wherein tenderer toolings assort themselvua she touched a rosponsivo chord in tho broasts of her hearers, and in tho tram-itory glimpses of tragedy sho was majestic. In tho sloop walking ficeno from " Macboth,"Miss Ward gave evidonco of her uptitudo for heavy tragody. In short,tho delineation was power ful and alfecting to a very ominent degreo The actress was enthusiastically called before tho curtain. " O'Callaghan on His Last Legs " waa tho afterpiece.

i Tho annual meeting of the Auckland Coursing Club was held at the Albert Hotel last evening. Mr J. McCabe occupied the chair. Tho report nnd balanco-sheet, which wore adopted, showed tho receipt, to have beon .E7-I- fin, and tho expenditure £76 lla fid, leaving a balanno of .Cl (is lid, additional to uncoUocted nnbscripfcions amounting to £">:). On the motion of Mr Fcnlon, it was agreed "That by-lfiW3 bo drawn up to compolall owners of dogsrunning under tho auspicos of the Club to register their dogs in tho Auckland Stud-bopk and also " That no two dogs shall bo registered in the same name." Mr A. B. Isaacs was re elected President, Mr W. F. Buckland was re-olected Vice-President, and the Com mittee us follows :—Messrs J. McUabe, W. F. Fenton, J. Dignan, T. Chermside, and G. Thwaites, Mr Thwaites gave notice of motion, " That tho Ciub and tho Committeo shall decide dates of matches and selection of prizes," and the date of the annual meet in;,' was altered from the last Friday in November to the first Friday in February. This concluded the business.

At tho half-yearly mooting of the Thames Gas Company, held nt 11 o'clock today at tho ollico of Mr F. A. White, Mr C. J. Stono protidiug, tho usual interim dlvidond of 2s (id por sharo was doclared.

Frederick Morgan, master mariner, was oxaininod on oath to-day beforo tho OHicial Assignoe. Ho said that ho had been part ownor of tho cuttora Loo and Rose, and tho unexpectedly hoavy cost of repairing tho formor vosaol was tho caußO of his dilli culties. Thoso, aggravated by bad trado, obliged him at length to lilo.

At « moeting of Epsom Road Board yesterday aftornoon.it was rosolved to notify cortain property-owners in the district that furze from thoir lands was encroaching on tho public road, and failing its removal tho Board will tako action at onco. Carter's who romovo stonos from tho roads and re serves of tho Board have nlso a " rod in picklo " for thoin. The Chairman was re quested to eonfor with tho Chairman of tho Mount Eden Road Board on tho subjoct of a joint public pound for tho two districts.

An inquiry will bo hold into tho rocont firo at tho Lyooum building in Ilobson-streot. Tho circumstances connected with tho out break woro of a suspicious character. Tho inquiry is oxpoctod to bo a longthy ono. Detective Twohoy is at prosont omployod working up tho ovklenco.

The man Atkinson, who was concorncd in tho Macrae troubles at Mangoro, was oom mittod to tho Whau Lunatic Asylum to-day on tho medical testimony of Drs. Knight and Scott.

Tho mine manager of tho Queen of Boauty Gold-mining Company telegraphed to Mr D. C. MucDonnoll to-day :—"Good minerals showing in north drive. Will for wurd samples."

Ono case of typhoid fever in tho North Ward, and another caso of tho same disoaso in the Karangahapo Ward, were roportcd to tho Sanitary Inspector today.

Tho Eight Hours' Demonstration Com mittoo met last night, and made a varioty of arrangements for tho colobration fixed for St. Patrick's Day. Tho sports on the 17th March aro likely to bo a grand success, and it has beon resolvod to give an entertain ment iv tho Theatre Koyal on tho Saturday following, at which the prizos will be handed to tho successful competitors.

Mr David Walkor, Genoral Secretary of tliii Younjc Mon'B Christian Association, Sydney, who Is at preecut on a holiday visit to AuSkland, will deliver an addrosß at tho Thoatrc Royal Service to morrow evoainK.

It will bo soon by cur advertising columns that tho Union-street Woßloyan Band of Hopo intend plvinK a musical and literary entertufn ment In the church on Monday night next. In addition to the usual programme of songs, re eituiions, etc., we understand that tho torn iwrnnce skotch, "Driven to tho I Jubllo House," will be performed (for the first timo in Auck land) on that ovoning by a nnmber of tho niombers.

THE SOUDAN WAR

(by cable. —corvwouT.)

No ■ Confidence Debate in the House of Lords.

London, February 27. In tho Houao of Lords today tho Marquis of Salisbury proposed a vote of censure on tho Government in connection with its Egyptian policy, doclaringihat tho abandon ment of tho Soudan would be dangerous to tho Rafoty of Egypt and the British Empire. Tho debato on tho motion pro ceeded soino hours, and was thon ad journed. Despatch of tlic Sydney Volunteers. Svdnky, this day. ' Tho arrangements for tho despatch of tho Soudan contingent oro progroasing favour ably. Several further donations of £I,OCO havo beon made to the patriotic fund.

BUSH FIRE AT HIKUTAIA.

(IIV TBLBUKAPH. —OWN CORRKHPeNDKST.)

TIIAMEK, this day. Inkohmation comos from llikutaia that a very dostructivo (iro has ragod at Blair's bunh, Waipaheke, for tho last six daya. It is stated that about fivo million feot of felled timlxjr has beon consumed, bosidoß etoros, dams, and largo quantities of gum, anil the tiro is not yet stayed.

TABLE TALK.

Juvenile Opska on Monday,

Speciil Congrogationalist sorvicos to morrow.

Old St. Paul's is rapidly disappearing. Extremes moot: lino sultry weather pre vails hero and at Invorcargill.

Only three cases of infectious disease in all tho city.

The "religion" ef Froothought will be expounded at tho Opera House to-morrow night. Captain Edio has refused the appoint ment of harbour-master at Bluff.

A charcoal establishment in New Ply mouth will next month be employing thirty men in cutting and burning wood. Vailed Sarcasm. —Mr S. Vailo asking Government to let him travel free, in order to condemn their railway management.

The publicans have carried all tho licensing elections at Oamara.

Bluff Harbour Board want a harbour master at a salary of .£4OO a year.

A starch factory capable of turning out two tons por week is in oporation near Whanganui. The starch is made from wheat.

Sensible folks in Chrtstchurch are begin ning to ask why Now Zealand should Bond soldiers to the Soudon while her own Bhores aro unprotected. Now the cat ia out of tho bag. On ac count of the scarcity of water, thero is a proposal on foot to raiso the prico of milk. Put that and that together. Transported for Lifo—The man who marrioa happily. The Minister of Works will shortly inspect North Island trunk railway terminus.

Tho s.s. Tainui left Cape Town for Now Zealand on Sunday last.

First service in St. Paul's temporary church to-morrow.

Public school at Groymouth closed on account of bad drains causing sicknoss among pupils. A hundred Christchurch shopkeepers have agreod to close on Thursday afternoons. Kemonyi, the violinist, who opens hero on Tuesday, looks like a Homan Catholic prolate, and plays tho fiddle liko an angel.

SPORTING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH —PBK.SS ASSOCIATION.)

Donodln JooUoy Club Autumn Mooting,

Forbubv Racecourse, this afternoon. Tub weather today is fine, and attendance good. The following were the reaulta :— HANDICAP STEEPLKOHASE o£ 1308OVB. Tho second horso to receive 20sova, and tho third horao lObovs from tho stokoa. About throo miles. Kavonswood, 12st 21b (Sheenan) ... 1 Linwood, list (Stewart) 2 Moody, list (Hobba) 3 Donald, 9st lib (Cotton) also ran. Betting : Even money Eavenswood, 3 to 1 Linwood, 4tolo to 1 the others. Won by a length. Donald and Moody fell. Time, 7min. 2sec. Dividend, £2 Is inside, and £2 Us outside. The HorEFt/r. Stakes Handicap of I2onovs. with n. sweepstake of 3botb oaoli (or nccoptors. The amount of the sweeptuikoe to go to tho socond horao. For two and turee-yearolda only. 6 1 urlonga. Riisslcy, Sat 1 Tiger Tim, 6st 101b 2 Cheap Jack, 6sfc 3 Won easily. Cheap Jack an indifferent third. Time, lniin. 20sec. Forbury Handicap of 30Caovg, with a nweop stakes of 5 aovseach for aooflptora. Second horse to receive 60sovb, the third 30aovs from tho stakes. One milo and a half. Nelson, 7st 81b 1 Sou-wester, Bst 51b 2 July, Bst 3 Thk Marshall Memorial Stakes of ISOsovp, with a Bwcepatakcaot s«ova each, to go to tho second norms. One mile and aqnarlnr. Weight for ago. Vanguard 1 Minevva ... ... ... ... ... 2 Thoso were the only starters. Won without the semblance of a race.

Wanganui, this day. — Leonora was omitted from the list of final payments for the Wanganui Cup. The Dargaville races take place on Friday and Saturday next, and promise to be most successful. A special train and steamer will be laid on,of which particulars will be found in our advertising columns. Libeller is to be shipped to Napier on Thursday next to fulfil his engagements at the Hawke's Bay Meeting. Gabble has been omitted from the list of nominations for the Easter Handicap through a clerical error.

AGRICULTURAL SHOW AT WARKWORTH.

(UY TKLKURAI'If.-OWN COKIU'.SPONDKNT.)

Waickwokth, this day.

RoiiNKV Agricultural Association Show took place hero yi stonluy, and was tho most successful over held. In Hvo stock tho ontrios wero much more numerous, and the quality of the stock fur bettor than at previous shows. In hoists Ultra was brisk compjtition, especially for ladies' nix! (.o itiomen's hacks. For gentlemen's hacks thero wore 10 entries, and the judges had great dilliculty in awarding tho prizes, MrC. Dibble earned off tho first prize and Mr Walker second, Mr Angreno com inondod. Many of tho hacks wero really first-class animals, showing a good deal of brooding, whilo their action was all thut could bo desired. For ladies' hacks there wore live entries. It was a condition that tho liorsos wore to bo ridden by ladies and, whilo tho horses- thomsolves olicted much admiration from the as sembled crowds tho equestriennes formod a most attractive feature. Tho first prizo was awarded to Mrs Fred Dibble, and tho second to Miss JJibblo. It is a noteworthy fact that three out of tho four prizes for hanks were carried oil' by this family. Mr Dibblo is said to be tho best judge of horseflesh in tho district, and tho fact of his animals carrying of tho award goos to prove that " what cvorybody says must bo true."

Tho cattlo were far beyond previous shows botli in quality and quantity. The special prize of a eruetstand, value three guineas, givon by Wingatc, Burns, and Co. for tho champion beast on tho ground, wuh awarded to Mr J. B. Jordan's bull, a really line animal, and tho judges were of opinion that ho was good onough to bo shewn in any yard in tho world. Mr Jordan is a gentleman whe preaches "quality rathnr than quantity,'' and rather exceptionally practices what ho preaches. There were n fair number of entries of shoop, Mr Trottor carrying oil' most of the prizes. In pigs thero were few ontrios. Tho prizes offered in this class were small and it is not worth risking the lives of valuablo pigs to cart or drivo them soveral miles and have thorn exposed to tho broiling sun for tho few M, lings offered. Mr Angovo was the most successful prize taker in this class. In poultry Mr Gordon took the first prizo for a pair of pure bred handans, 4 months old, tho direct progeny of birds that havo beon prizo takers in England and Auckland. Tho show of fruit and produco was ox coptionally t;ood, end our noxt door neighbour, Port Albert, will havo to look to her laurels. It has always been the cry horo that Warkworth could do nothing but fight, but after yosterday's exhibition, even our worst friends must admit that we can show fruit which is rarely equalled, and certainly not surpassed any whoro. Mrs Morrison showed v splendid collccction of fruit, tho oranges and lemons from Mrs Newman's orchard being first class. There was a very poor show of peachoF, but the apples and pears woro good in both quality and quantity. The peas and beans shewn wero good, as also woro the Swedes. In butter thoro woro a fair number of exhibits. Tho first prizo was awarded to Mrs Clomcnts. In honoy thoro wero five exhibits — double that of any previous year. Two boautiful frames of sftction boxes wero oxhibited by Mr Holmes McKinncy, but tho prizo was awarded to Mr Morrison, for a lower box framo of honoy. This prizo has usually been given to tho get-up of the exhibit, but this your tho judges awarded it to (he best honey.

Tlioro wero vory few exhibits of cheese, but tho quality was excellent. In hams and bacon there was no competition.

Tlio judges for live stock wore Mosfii'9 Hall, Gardnor, and W. l'ayne ; and for fruit and produce, Messrs Eliinghum and Laybourn. During the day Impoy'a band played at intorvuls, and did much to enliven tho township.

After tho Show a dinner tool; placo at Such's Hold, where tho usual toastH wero drunk, and tho judges npoko on tho various topics incidental to such occasions,

To sum up, this has beon tho most sue cemful hoow ever hold in Wurkworlh. Tho crowd was vory largo, entries numerous, and much unanimity and good feeling wore manifest.

A great improvement on previous years was that tho show of fruit and produce was held in tho now and spacious Masonic Hall.

NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Aucltlanil Exhibits,

To-day is tho last day for tho receipt of ap plications for epaco by intending exhibitors at tho forthcoming New Zealand Industrial Exhibition at Wellington. Two thousand square foot of space h&8 been applied for by Auckland exhibitors, and ns applications posted to the local committee to-day will be in tiino, it is probable that thoro will bo a few more applications. Tho following is a complete liet of ap plicants for space and exhibits up to noon to-day :— W. S. Cooper, drawings of cottago; J. Martin, photographs; Me- Kenzio and Co., tomato sauco; Gilmore, Younghusband and Co., Indian teas, shawls, and article of vortu (it is doubtful if this exhibit, not being a local manufacture, will bo received); W. Norrio, gem wardrobe of Now Zealand woods ; Lees and Co., sauco; J. and T. Mason, perfumery j I. Birlcy, ornamental ilower work in iron ; W. Greenahiolde, bracos and Huspendors; It, Levott, two marble chimney pieces ;J. Barle, tea-mixers; Partridge and Woollams, New Zealand wood pipes, cigar and cigarotto holders, billiard balls, otc. ; Auckland Fibro Co., ropo cordage, hemps, bindor twine, matting, otc. ; Northern Boot and Shoo Co., boots, shoos, and uppers; R. Eagleton, human kair, wigs, otc. ; H. A. 11. llitchens, blood rostoror; D, P. Fisher, dyod ostrich feathers ; HemusandHanna, photographs ; H. Hjorth, toilet soap ; Garhok and Gran well, mantelshelf, mirror, etc., oi New Zea land wood ; I. Roid & Co., kauri gum, (lax, etc. ; F. Stodart, raw silk ; Union Oil, Soap, and Candle Company, candles, soap, oil, and oil-cako ; J. C. Sharland and Co., porfumory, cordials, etc. ; Now Zealand Sugar Company, raw and rolinod sugars ; Auckland Tobacco Company, tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes ; Auckland Timbor Company, woodwaro and turnery ; Service and Fitton, bicycles, etc.; Auckland Brick and Tilo Co., sanitary appliances, drain and sockot pipes ; Now Zealand Frozon Meat Company, preserved meat, sulphuric acid, limo, manures, etc. ; G. T. Chapman, Shotos ; R. W. ilellaby, proservod meats ; ew Zealand Iron and Steel Coicpany, iron and liro bricks; A. Oldbain and Sons, (Tuakau), flax matting and bindor twino ; VV. Sorvico, cardboard boxos and fancy frill ing ; A. Bock, photos ; Cousins and Atkin, buggies and carriages; W. Woston, fret work brackets, drawings of villa residence; F. (!. Harbutt, brooms; Holland and Butler, varnish; A. Toutenberc, inlaid walkingsticks of New Zoaland woods, bronze and silver modals; H. Brace and Co., saddlery ;D. S. Chambors, sowing machino oil, apparatus, otc ; A. Tyor, Syinond street, Auckland, exhibitor of bottled fruits.

WELLINGTON NOTES

Wellington, this day. I understand it hao been decided that the Hinemoa shall return to Auckland almost imraodiatoly to convoy the Auckland Volun toors to tho prize firing here. Sir Julius i Vogel will not require the steamer till Monday week, so that a clear weok is avail able for tho voyage to Auckland and tho return journey to horo. Tho Agont-Gcncral. Tho announcement by a Dunodin paper that the Agent-General retires at the end of his term is utterly without foundation, so far as the Government are aware. Conservation of Oystore. Representations having been made by the Coromandel County Council to the effect thutthooyster-beds at Coromandol Peninsula are suffering from tho depredations of unscrupulous fishcrmon, it has bnen deter mined by Government that (ho oyster-bfeflfl in^ that neighbourhood shall bo rliiycd for two years. It is probable that the oyster beds in other localities will bo treated alternately in a similar manner j that is to say, when term of restrictions to Coromandel Peninsula expires, tho oyster beds of some other locality in the Provin cial District of Auckland will bo closed for two years, and the Coromandel beds opened, and so on. The grounds will thus be proporly conserved and revived. New Zealand and the Soudan War. Mr Ballance does not favour tho proposal to send any men from New Zealand to the Soudan. The question tins, however, not been considered in Cabinet, but it is not at all probable that any offers will be accepted. Should it be decided to send a contingent, the Government would itself mako a careful selection of both men an,d officers,

NEW ZEALAND CONGREGA- TIONAL UNION.

At Iho afternoon sitting yesterday, a largo deputation of ministers—liovs. M. Fivisor, H. Mucfurluno, A. Eoid, T, Hpurgcon, •). Wurboys, W\ S. l'ottor, GriiKths, and W. K. Kieo, together with Mr D. Walker (Sou rotary V.M.0.A., Sydnoy), and Mr W. Bralicnrig (Secretary V.M.C.A., Auckland) waited upon tho Council.

Aftor introduction by Kov. J. Uobcrtson, Kov. Me i'nwor Bttid that thut meeting allowed that we acknowledged ull who lovu tlio Lord Jesus Christ as members of tho C-itholic and Apostolic Church. Jle recog nised tho Congregational body as descend ants of those to whom England owed ao much of horreligious freedom. There wero doubtless dillerencaa among tho denomi nations, but the points on which they agreed wore infinitely grcatei) in number and im portance Uov. Mr Kcid animadverted humorously upon Mr Jfraser bringing him forward with out interposing Bro. Spurgcon to break the sliock between two Scotch brethren. Ho hud noticed with much interest tho satis faction of tho Union with its own church economy, and confessed himself eomowhat startled to learn that t ongrogationaliHta had on!y to wait long enough, and all present dissentients would become the same.1' He ob served on tho contrary that they wero gravi tating more und more towards Methodism, (iod, he he.d, had culled each sect to pro test against some error or to emphasise some truth, e.g., independent liberty and co-operation. Mr Mac tar lane represented the two principles mentioned in United Free Muthodiam. Jto iiad first beon intro duced to the Congregational denomination us "a very respectable-" community of Christian", lie had sinco had the privilege of hearing L>r. VVridluw, Jay of Bath, J. A. James, whom he styled "One of Uod's great men belonging to all churches " and Thomas Jiinney. in conclusion of his eloquent ad dress, ho suid, '' We are all tendiug Christ wards. We are coming from a world-wide circumforence towards Christ, each on a. different radius. As we get nearer to tho centro wo como nearer to one another. There is such a radiance shining forth from Christ that as wo approach ilim as our centre a paasionato earnestness takes hold of our whole nature, and we cry ' God bleas methren of all denominations.'"

Mr Spurgoon, in a short address, ex pressed warm sympathy with tho Union and the work of all the churches it repre sented.

TJm Rev. W. H. West, LL.B., Chair mun, responded in a few well-chosen words. He said whatever might be the difference bctwocn Christian sects, rolation to Christ must determine relation to the Church. It wan impossible that any section of the community could represent all the truth. The Presbyterians were blood relations of Congregationalists, but history indicated they hud better live apart and adopt their own home management. The Methodists were able to do much in quality and kind which we could not do. Baptists wore part and parcel of the Congrega tionalist's own family. Signs of the time pointed to amalgamation. Bo heartily, in conclusion, reciprocated the fraternal greet ings of the deputations. The Rev. Dr Kosoby then moved the fol lowing resolution:—"Thut this Union has heard with great pleasure tho members of the deputation of tho Ministers' Conference of this city, reciprocates their expression of good-will, and earnestly prays that God's great blessing may rest upon the causes they represent, and upon all tho churches of flu Son." Tho mover said he valued such occasions of fraternal greeting. There was evidently such a thing as our common Christianity—common loyalty to Jesus Christ. Tho lie*'. Mr .Reid's acquaintance with Congregationalism, if begun in Eng land as stated, had not terminated there, for ho had lived throe years near himself in Duncdin, and even baptised one or more of his own children. Looking forward, his thoughts rcetod upon tho groat city of the Kook of Revelation, which liotli four square, with "three gates on tho east; on the north, three gates ; on tho south, throe gates; and on tho west, three gates." From opposite quarters of fhe theological compass were men coming together into tho eternal kingdom of God, and finding thoro that troo whose loaves are1 for the healing of the nations. Tho motion was seconded by the Roy. J, Hoatson, and carried with acclamation. Proceedings terminated with tho Benediction, and the Council and deputation then adjourned for lunch.

On resuming at 3 o'clock, tho election of officers and committee was proceeded with. Tho following officers were elected: — Treasurer, Mr Noah Wood ; Secretary, Mr .lohn Milne ; Registrar, Mr West Knowles; Auditor, Mr Webb. The Executive Com mittee olected is as follows :—Revs. Dr. Koseby, Wm. Grant, J. Beckanham, J. Hoateon, J. Foster, H. J. Lewis, J. Robert son, M.A., T. Adams, 11. J. Miller, and Messrs J. W. lago, C. Coote, A. W. Beaven, J, Burne, W. Mosinie, S. Dando, W. H. Lyon, H. Lo Bailly, C. E. Button, Hudson, and Captain Daldy.

The remaining business i-ospected ques tions arising out of tho Sites Fund, of no interest to the general public.

Before separating, a congratulatory reso lution on tho temperance question -was moved by Rev. iT. Beckenham, and seconded by Rev. Dr Roseby, in tho following terms: —"That the Council views with great pleasure tho rapid growth and influence of the temperance cause, and offers its con gratulations to the Auckland friends on tho signal successes gained by their use of the legislative provisions availablo for tho sup pression of intemperance." Votes of thanks wero unanimously passed to the Rev. T. Tonkinson (late Acting Secre tary), Mr J. W. Coote (late Treasurer), the Rev. B. Walker, Messrs Bakor and Milne, Mr C. E. Button, and tho Roy. John Hoatson (Press Secretary). A special vote of thanks to tho Press of this city for their generous and careful reports was proposed by the Chairman, socondod by tho Roy. Dr. Roseby, ard carried unanimously. The session of tho Council was closed with prayer and the benediction shortly after half-past five o'clock.

NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY SENATE.

At the meeting of the Senate yesterday there .woro presont:—Dr. Hoctor (Chan collor), Rev. J. C. Andrew (Vico-Chan cellor), Professors Yon Haast, Shand, F. D. Brown, Macgrogor, and Salo, Rev. Dr. Salmond, Hon. Dr. Graco, Kight Key. Dr. Redwood, Sir Q. M. O'Rorko, Rev. D. Bruco, Roy. Dr. Roseby, Right Roy. Dr. Cowie, Mr F. Fitchett.

In committee the Sonata appointed tho Vico-Chancellor, Sir G. M. O'Korke, Roy. Dr. Roseby, Prosessors Shand and Sale, and Mr Fitchett a select committee to con sider tho construction to bo put on the section of tho University Act,lS74, relating to the filling up of vacancies in the Senate.

The Registrar was requested to prepare a return showing tho different optional sub jects that have been taken up by atrodonts fortheß.A. examinations during the past seven years ; the roturn to be handed iin on Monday next.

Tho applications for ad eniidom dggreea were referred to a select committee.

At 2.30 p.m. the Sonate resolved itself into Committee to consider the matters contained in the Vice-Chancellor's report. Progress having been reported, the fol lowing clauses from the report of the Com mittee on entrance examinations were adopted:—"With regard to the arrange ments for concealing the names of candi dates at the entrance examination, the Committed recommend that the preeoutplan, which necessitates tho cutting off ot tho candidates' names, be discontinued, and that each candidate be furnished with a numbor drawn by lot by tho Registrar, by which nurabor alone ho shall be distin guished during tho subsequent stages of the examination. Tho Committeo also recom mond that tho reports of the supervisors and examiners be mado on a printed form containing the numbers of the candidates, and something similar to the forms used in the examination of teachers for certifi cates." NOTICES OF MOTION. Tho following notices of motion were handed in :— By Professor Sale: " That it bo an in struction to the examiners in Latin, Greek, French, German, and Italian, that "it ia the wish of the Senate that, in the ex amination in these subjects, greater weight should bo attached to a knowledge of the language as evinced by the translation of unseen pasaagos from Latin, &c, into English, and from English into Latin, &.c.; and that the preparation of specially selected works should bo made of compara tively minor importance" By Dr. Redwood: "That Chief Justice Prendergast, now acting-Governor of the colony, be elected a fellow of the Sonate of the^ University of New Zealnnd." The motions for the eleotioti of Professor Tucker, Mr C. H. jtl. Cook, and Mr C. Bowen to be fellows of the Senate were then adjourned till Tuesday. Tho Senate adjourned till 2.30 p.m. on Monday.

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CAIiM-comiGBT.,

SHOCKING AND PATAI EJCPIn

— who). Six People Fatally l tt]We - London, February 27,-A fa| T trophe occurred today at 8h h < *'*' Whilo Bomo gunnery experimentsiT*1"*" coeding a shell exploded. An J^^" gunner woro killed on the B pot, font's!*1 wero injured without hope of record a numbor of others received wound "^ severe character. " * Oriental Bank Dividend A dividond of 10s in the £ ha* ; authorised in the Oriental Bank ettaf.^ Tho West African Confcra,,? Bkrli.n, February 26.—The E Conference on West African affai^f" its sittings to-day. ( **tQ (Received 28th, noon,) President Cleveland's Cabw London, February 27 The foUovri • tho constitution of the new Cabinet "f" United States-.-Mr Baird, Secret^,1'1' Stato; Mr Manning, Secretary 7/ Treasury; Mr Laman, Saoretar? 0 | v* Interior ; Mr Garland, AttornejrGe Da T Mr Villns, Postmaster-General. I ' Art Gallery Presentation!. Mr Jacob Montefioro haß prejenjj portrait to the Adelaide Art Gallery Gorman Corvotto for the Paciie. The German corvette Storeoi, at j* sailing in Hong Kong waters,' haTS commissioned to proceed to the Paolflfi. The Oriental Bank. The call made by the liquldatorof ft Oriental Bank Co. is payable by^ instalments. .35'

THE POLLARD JUVENILE OPERA TROUPE.

This celebrated company of Ifc. artistes are announced to open a«t».' Abbott's Opera House on Mondaym^, noxt. Tho Auckland public yj^S recollections of the last visit of tha^ki Company, more than three years aim v will bo sure to accord them a heattnj come back. Their repertoire nowcmS of six operas and a comedy, aodfcT bers of the troupe are eaid to btvmZ ficient than before in their Sevan] J? "Tho children," Mr Pollard said in»Z interview, "are all drawn framtki? ing classes, and at the outset, all ik« require is that they shall have an nib music and bo able to mimic. Y» m looks aro an advantage, but it ia jUmft how a child changes when she haibeetiS ua some time. She becomes raartau more ladylike, and you cannot ahrnj v from tho looks of a child what jy 1 bo afterwards. My father 'nt'A fortunate in his selection of children. |J reason of this was that he had awM, knowledge of phrenology. When nm a child we give her some prelimtoairti ing. Then we put her in the chowii watch her. If ehe shown iij &, to get on we encourage her, a eventually we give her a small parttopbt Thus we gradually bring her on.ii, she progresses wo promote her...'fari our girls are now receiving as mnduift week." Othor interesting particaUaß. garding the training of the childrenli their experiences during theicre(»ntlab tour will be found on the eighth mi this issue. ' *"

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORBESPOsjIBIj

Thames, (kilty Thames Golden Crown.—Thesti^Sl Mary Ann section is 135 fcot deni passing through excollent sandstams try. The manager purposea open|jj|i porary chamber for sinking pnrpjpii depth of 160 feet. Tho tramwi^B strutted around the spur to a point* looking the battery. : tß| Deep Lkvbl Cboss.—ltodihisi& level of the Saxon shaft hai<jsifikfr of quartz which tho roanagiifiswttte No. 6 crosscut reef. The'(Akin mining, and resembles that iefo otto workings on the same body, AraniJ be started if the belief is verlfid, h New Manukaf/.— A consitaUeip tity of crushing dirt is on hand,uJW| has been started upon a 6mall guldlm leader intersected by the crawl - Moanataiabi.—Angote, tribal* i tamed 40ozs. 17dwts. from 4fiS*:j<||« mans. KußANtri Hill.—Grubb, iribstoM llozs. 3dwts , and Williams4oa.Bm Wolselev.—A contract has bff|l sinking the shaft a further distant feet, at £2 per foot. Queen of Beauty.—The retfttJ'ij Level is heavily charged wiUrßi which are considered most faround*« cations for gold.

TELEGRAMS.

DuNEDitf, this day,—By tkefiitl Junction Hotel, the South BritWilM« Co. lost £450 (half re-insured). Oamaku, this day.—A eoMpiffl* earthquake was experienced jn^ffl in the country districts at eight"ll!! past two yesterday morning, TM;I tien, which was from the north^lil|| about three seconds. Christchurch, this day.—ApjP for 4,491 feet of space at WeUu#H hibition have been received inChnsj* and promises to the extent1 of I|| more. '% Captain T. D. V. Sanders, l°™?Ni Royal Navy, died at AvonsidedniW day, aged 49 years. He wM|M arrival in Canterbury. , I^l Tho weather still continues mm - "" '. "~' 'rM~&i

SAILING RACE.

The race between the open Mttaf* Droam and Mascotte was Procetll°C wo went to press. There svaa a «"* northerly breoze. A good start WMJ* and the Maeeotte went away with WJ Hor advantage was, however, a «MX one, and ere "St George's Bay W«" the Dream bad overhauled her, JM^ rounded the Clara Hargrave wtbj? seven seconds, and immediately tM£ wero close hauled, commenced* ahead of her opponent rapidly. Jr p.m. the Dream waßto mriaws™,« respectable distance ahead. • <

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, DRUNK.-Jamea Kirk and JOB6phM>««™ flood 10s end). i^nrtHH A Dangbrous ExrEUiMßNT^Ara"^™ ford was charged with commit^S'» 'KM tlio railway by-laws. 14, by g»™°K.%» iiage wliile tho train waa in a<rrJMm 21h iDBt.-Defendant, a riW.*Uiß Kiiilty. Ho was a minuto bebina, WiSjM important businoßS on hM&-Sergi!fij«l«B plained that defendant lejpoo »"„((■ whiln etarting It was a dangoroußWl^^Ml - Defendant expressed his deepry^-MI ordered to poy B flno of 5s andcM» QMmB I'AUENI'B AND CHILDBBN.-KllMrt'J|M Hie employ of Mr Magnire,»' f^.Si«fl| was ordered to puy 8s per Hiipportof hifl Bon, John Oolncn, w^j^/Mt the ICohimarntna Training ,a^4fn Crozier, labourer, earning as W.^m&MM labourer, obtainod an ordor ?orffHil<^H sion into the Training School. J"S|* ho had coven youni,er child on o"^^M but this boy was unroMagoalMMl" ol jj«M lo Ecliool, and slept out o1 niff»- u,iJi«B| pay 2a 6d per woek.-Thoniftß iona, $mR late of Tanranga, applied to M"pM« children admitted inW the »J"~t,hdiWß said he was utiablo to look alter »„■ and for the Pake of boing■.un««^?' gj, Hffl and control he made thIJjWS»ISH| Warship made an order on d«TSigW^i per week, being 2s 6d f°r^Jon»!TO depoßit£loaton«e; if notd«en« ■ H| the rate of contribution to be ema^" H|

THE AUCKLAND EVENING BTAK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1885

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THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY for RHEUMATISM ANyGOUT.-THE CIMICIFUGA (ACTE» RaCEMOSA>OR BLACK SNAKE BOOT HAS BEEN VONO CELEBRATED ASA RHEUMATISM REMEDY. THIS PREPARATION IS THK MOST CERTAIN Ml ITS ErrECTB, AN» CURE. 6.. PER BOTTLE, AT MCWH'S, " IV>l PttNßUfkCf," O??OSUt Bkttfc CX H.I, SUM.* ST "PREMISES CJOLD. SALE OF lURNITUEE, CARPETS, BEDDING, &c, &c, SOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY., Discount, 3s in the £. m AND TJ^ QOO XE, 44 and 46, Victoria-street. "PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MESSES W. AND J. BBEHAN & CQ. bog to announce that they will OPEN their NEW PREMISES at Jukctios ov Qukkn AND Gkby streets, to be known as THE CASTLE DRAPERY HOUSE, TO-DAY (Saturday), TEE-. 28^ 1885. full particulars in future- advertisement. N.8.-The public are invited to look throagh thiß flrre establishment. SALE OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK.- Boylo's Prints. 12 yards for is lid, at Ron dell's Brighton Ilouao, top of Gror-alrect. The inspection parade of the Jlobson Coma takes piano in the Drill-shed on Monday evening, at 7 30, in full arena. All members are warned to attend. In compliance with tbo unanimous re quest made by tho audience las-t Sunday even ins. Dr. York has consented to remain in Auck land another month, and will lecturo as usual in the Opora llou9o on Sunday eyenrogs : Ins topic for next lecture is "Our Religion.' To avoid tho crush, which is nsual at the doorß. they will be opened ai a <iuorter-past seven, and the lecturo will bogiu at 8 o'clock sharp.-! Advt.J The only Cush Sowing Machine Dop6t— D. ?. Chaa*>ors.-{Ai>vT.] ' Sometbino Quite New in Caismsts.-- The '• BjziiraiDe" Carpel just imported by Gar liok andCranwell is a novelty, hi viiij: Jgold thread Wrked into it Pretty and nn".:«tive. Rugs, furniture coverings, taiilo-covcrn, anU maccassars to match. Brussels car pew from oB 9d ; tapestry, from lo lid. Carpets made to fit »ny eized roonv-Garlick and Cranwell.



I tiIIEAT CLEARING SALE !!! I'REVIOUS TO UKMOVING TO NEW PREMISES. MILNE & CIIOYCE Kospoctfiilly beg to announce that in order to eator upon their Now Promises (now ap proaching completion) with an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, They havo decided to oUXsr THE WHOLE OF THEIR PRESENT WELL-KNOWN VALUABLE STOCK AT SUCH A REDUCTION IN PUIOK AS WILL ENSURE A SPKKDY CLEARANCE. EVERY ARTICLE IS TO HE SOLD. The OflOds aro being so rapidly Cleared Out llml our Frlonds anil tho Public aro VCCJUOBt'.'d to CALL AT ONCE, TO ENSURM OKTTINQ SOME OF TIUC BAItaAINS. PKEMISfiS CLOSE ON SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 0 P.M. MILNE & CIIOY €B, WKLUBSLEY-STIIKKT. 8' ALE OF T. B. KOBSON'S STOCK.— Crewdaon's Heavy Calico, 4s 4d dozen, at ; UendeU'B Brighton House, top otGroy-atroet._ THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, ICS AND ICO, QUEEN-STREET, mt-VLAY THE LARGEST AND BEST - ASSORTED STOCK OF MEN'S, YOUTHS', and BOYS' : CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING GLOTHING AND OUTFITTING IN THE CITY. THE CELEBRATED MOSGIEL TWEEDS, IHOSGIEL TWEEDS, "WTiicli they were tho first to introduce in Made np Clothing, has becomo Fx\MOUS A 8 BKING TIIE MOST D»RABLE AND WEAR-RKSISTINQ OF ALL WOOLLEN FABIUCS. TIIE DKMAND FOR THKSR GOODS Continues to show a. Largo Yeailjr Inotoaae, PROVINa THAT IMS*BTKD CLOTHING IS AIMOST KNTIIiKLY yUPKBSKDBD BY THE SUPERIOR CO!LONL4t PRODUCTION. SPECIAL NOTICE. I have received my first Shipment of AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, To which I invite tbo inspection of my Patrons ana tho Public generally. HT L. POSSENNISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR & HABIT MAKER. Shortlasd-Street. ALE OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK.— 70-in eh White Twill Sheetings. SJd yard. at Kendo] l's Brighton House, top of Groy-etreat. A KTHUR EADY, A AUCKLAND ■* MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 08, QnKEN-BT., o«mJ to 4j inounce tho Arrival of SEVERAL TaSTSS'I of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, fco -^ex B.s. Coptio and Oaiuaru, consisting of— • VIOLINS. rnvmtt t 'F THE OLD MASTEUSi COFJK3 C , ENCH coftj^ ■ vniTTHa 1 VTf>i INB, Fitted with Obdikaht pwm Vwi wa'a Patent Holdfast -vh\k are Highly Recom- P mOßdodf V "or tho Wowiag , m tasons:— ' ifh^i Hn nnt aliv tl 'cV turn more easily and rs™Z vthevZZ>* * 'JSSSuT for S^ABOVK InSt.HUMKNTS have been B™IAs£S^SKLEctA UTO MYOKDEB;m lONDON by an EXPi RHSNCKD BUYEIt, SITMBER^W bINC^ 'iffiATOffl 8' sKd?D OVPORTUNR-Y FOB MAKING AS™TION']?LUTES l nnnn , wnnn &BRMAN .SILVER KEYS co%dto"'sShj!Al', one, four, CONCEIt^FLaJTES WITH CASES KB^D^LU'^COMBafED, p.llab **** FLAGEOLETS. IMPROVED BRASS OTUNDER TLAGEO mts>v6lalionotes. ALBERT OR BRUSSELS* 14 keys, and BSs NBAND YINSr^UMENTS. CORNETS. TBNORHORNS, BARITONE 3, TROMBONES, EUPHON lUMS, BOM BARDONS, DRUMS, &C. HORNS. POST HORNS, DRAG BORJ^S, ALPINE HORNB BANJOS. BA NNJ XO BIi?IT VTiNG OI: STRINGS SEPA GERMAN °B6nCeItINAS AND ACCORDIONS, RDH'i' QUALITY ONLY. These ai'o treated They must not, therefore, be CLAfaHi'llJwitj tho GOODS supplied by TOY DEALIORS. A Largo Variety of the abovo InstrnmEntfl, in CASES. MAHOGANY, ROSEWOOD, WALNUT, fitted withSvt& C]fFITTI kNGS. ! SI LV^OL L DERS. ELLoS) fl-ITTFD \YYVn PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. nrrro w^ l (;RTFO LIOS. nrn q,.,vi,i[ rOAI'BINATION PORTFOLIOS, 0 music rolls oTnaa music cask THE| &CUTOEIUM. rhIdREMAIUCABLEJHVENTION materially iS any Pereon to Play and becomo pCTfect on tho Piano/orto in an incredibly TIANOFOBTE JOTTINGS. /NSULATORS, TUNING ..iAMMERS, DESK HOOKSIMETRONOMES. ROSEWOOD, with Bell, Beat Quality. Precision wft?e thankint? my friends and oußtom.sra for Cn W iatrouuKO enjoyed since comm.moing >Ub Thopo to pursuing tho course



Bargains at the Economy^ ;g!» To-night. Every Fair » SyM KoonoW Hoot Shops. Ohiiuren's.'E.S. 80018, i tol3. n^QISMB own make). Don't, foi get the «m»» j|: Vicioria-fltroots.-fADVT.I ,' ■:' fIaWH Tho managers of <■''?. JXiiglMi Home acknowledge witi''^wrwstwHl of frua mid vegetables from n« 6t (MB 111 Christ Church, I JiipaKura, »", uiW VVoodsidc, per Jtev. <J. B. »"' o, *»| St. John's Ohurch, Northcotft W . m. It is a popular etrortotbW&Jß have no religion, und a'&tti s uy they destroy all Uiatfe^^HH without giving anytnißg w yJw*JHk who are not wo bigoUrf f , fJMfe Btdea of tha question und liear '• Our K Mgioa at tM w jg> Sunday evening.—[Advt. I , -i^KJmm At tho usual Saturday TO<WH| meeting held in the icotoM Rev. J. S. Hill will deUY%?te!lß»H| " Transforming power of : H man conduoto the Sunday aIW^&|MK held at the Rooms at 3 0 ol(K*» :■ «|