SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKH.

Auckland—Thia oveninx, 2::$; to-morrow morning, 3.15 Makukao Heads—This afternoon, 1 53 ; to morro.w niorninK, 5.30. Kaipaka Hkads — This cvxning, <UP; to morrow morniuß, 6.J5.

B fTSKT.-Thja Bvenlna, 7,13 B iTJlirsaC—Tomorrow Morning. ■"> U MOOM'S ABE.—Full Moon, 31st, 5,3 i a.m.

ARRIVALS.

BATUKDAV EVBXIKO Giirlooh. s s. Hill, from Glasgow

Srella, Govt. s.s., Grey, train WcllldkUiii Hawk, schooner, Jacobs, from a cruico MicßreKor, s.s., Johnston, from Whangaroi

VTSSTERBAV, Waitaki, s s., Crawford, ficin WhaiiKarci lona, 5.8.. Scott, from Jsoume?.

Norral, schooner, Edwards, from Russell

TO-DAY

W.tihoi'l, s 3., )*lie, from .Sou hern ports

DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY BVENISO, Alnfrrotfor, s.s.. Johnson, for Whatißari i A.;nesAl&rtin, ketcli. U-slio. for Kusscll

IMPORTS.

i.'^ r from Melbourne nr.d Snnlliorn 1 orts-C3 eases (toneva, 21 rliusti irn li) 1 pk<s. tea. 13 bundle? willows. X, eisoa frail. (1 bales paiior. flhlids. ale, L\i drums oil. 2 pl.itea iron. 2:' raaoj tobacco. Senses dmcpe. 73 rases bacon ffl iiaKS flour. i,So2 sacks wheat. HO kopsbuttor, 71 i,' f£r (1?- ix> pkgs. ex Tonic -10 iik;;s. for bin a. l,s pk-Rs. for Mvukn. and sundries. tor loni. from Lon- Islnnff—SO ions roprn. BnnaSS, Md ' "nart°r 'ilsk wine- ' lUOknKC'

IfJWABDS Coartwisb.—Adali. from Whanjrn roi, in ballast; Li;;.-.!.'. Jiom T-ii;-i:.i, w.ili 52.0-' Oft. f.;miior; Atnlantn, from Tainin, with ?i ,OOOft timber.

OVTWATtba Co IBTWISE.-n0.19i0 for Whansra. >"el \jr°ro* (yacht), for Pay of Island*: Ghost, for whnngapoil.i; Atnlnnin, for Tainin.

Tho following vessel* have entered out at tlio Customs: Laira, barque, Thow. for London; l*ch Creo, barque, .Tones, for Wellington.

Tho B.s, lona arrived from I oner Island and Noumea on Sunday morninor. Full particulars Her passage appear olsowhcre.

Tho sohooner Saxon is now employed roinlarly botween Aratapu and Helcn3villc.

Tho s.s. Wellington rcturnrd from Waiwera JL""Iy thi« morning. Sho leaves at 7 to-night for Itnssoll, Whangaroa and MonKonul.

A brißflntinc, supposod to ho the Parn?l\ bound for tliis uort was pasted by tho s.s. Wai' horaoiTKastCipe.

Tho s 8. Wnltaki was dockod to-day for clean to«r.

The bplnantino Maeollan Cloud and the threc wasiod schponor Hani'a Isln jvpvo at Long Inland wheri'tho Tona left Tho former waa to lßavo for either Ajokland orDnncdvn, and tho latter for this port, about the 20th inst.

Tho Eohoon«»r Orphrus was to have left Noumea for Norfolk Island and Sydney about the 22nd inst.

The Government steamer Stella, which is engnged on a visit to Northern lighthouses, arrived hero on Saturday evening.! after a ilce weathcr passage from Wellington.

Tho schoonor Golden Isle, whioh waa roceitlr ashore near Capo Campbell, and was repaired ut VVellinKton, nrriveil in port on Saturday, aster an uneventful passage from that port.

Thos.s. MncKrrsrorarrived from Whonpnrci at 3 p.m on Saturday, with tho following pas- Bcngerßr-.V.rs Stewart, Mr and Mre Haswell and family. Misi Ijove. Miss Robertson and party (11, I'liilcox, Htmvart, Mi?s Forest, Mrs Uurnct, Mr Burntt. HnsHngs, McLeod, Walker. C. Tothill, a. Binivot, Mr and Mrs Clayton. Mr and Mrs KK'c, Whitelaw, A. llunn. Monnock, Corns, Ecwai'da. Hanson, Mr and Mrs Moore. Moon, Casey, Hemingway, Peterson, and 1 steerage.

EXPORTS PER HERMIONE.

The ship Hormioue cleared at tho Customs for London this morning with a full general cargo valued as follows :— Gum, 3,911 cases, valued at £20,131 Wool, 1,037 Imlrs. valued at 17.KH Tallow, 223 casks, valued at Z?" Cotton, (H ba'ej, valued at BIJ Copra. 1U tons, valued nt l.lO'i Seed 849 s.icks, valued at XW Pearlthell.SOcas-s, vuluedat .. .. JIQ Leather, 13 bales, valued at SO Bmes. CJ ions, valued at 50' B irk, 0} tona, valued at 40 Horns, valued tit 10 Sundries, valued at HO Total value £13,893

ARRIVAL OF THE WAIHORA.

Tho s.s. Waihora arrived from Melbourne, via Souili. Nt noun. SholeftMelbsurno on the 13th, Hobarr. loth, bluff lOih; lolt same, date, arrived Wniiedin 20th: loft again 31st, Lyttclton 22nd, Wellington 23rd. arrived at Napier 21th; left name date, reached Gi3borne 7 a.m. 25th ; left for Auckland 11.30 a m.. making fast to wharf at BionSlith. Experienced variable winds with line weather throughout. Passengers:—Misses Davis (2), Ueliglmnt, Nicholas. Bruco, Mooro, Haseldon, MeClaslnn. Leatbam, Trimmer, Mardell, Ilolroyd, Fisher, Cartyle. I'cXlurtrio. NicoH, Hobbs. Norn-, Claik, Walker, Arnold. Richardson, Riddel. Mesdtimeu Bennett Mid child, Jones. Good it), Currio, Dfckeon, Edward j, Duldy, Snodgrasi, liuros. Prorfdr, Bralbury, Hobbs. Wroughtan. Morris. TJroufjh ton, Hornby, Gilroy, McLean. Judkins, Messrs Bennett. Fear, Whito, Ilammondo, Pct2rson, Stuart, Alison. Hill, Irfmgbottom. Cooper, Mende, Farnoll, Bullon, Finney, McLcrinan, Norris, Hornby, Finney. T.lcLcan, Pkidmorc. Gray. Pratt, Malicy, Llojd. .Ashton. Major Pell and family. Goodsou, Martin, Hnod- Krnss. Bci\.ks, Raddin, Holroydo, Carr, Wild ing, Proctor, Plnkieri, Plaisted, Hcsketh. Gil roy, Buchanan. Major To Wheoro. Kendall* Helgumo, Carey, Wilson, Shoid, Currio. Ledger, Dlckson, Jones (2), Rosie, South. Simpson, lleg gall, Siovwright, Thorp, Thomas. Edwards, Rutherford, Taylor, Grodlehcre, Dalrty, Walker ulcl servant, and EH) steernge passengcre.

ARRIVAL OF THE GAIRLOCH.

Tho Northern Steamship Company's Gairlocn arrived irom Glasgow late on Saturday after iioon, tho passage hating occupied 115 days. She is a fine-looking twin tcrew steamer of 100 tons groos register, and haa been built ox prossly for the ca'.tle trade on the Woat Coast. Tho Gairloch wa3 built by Messrs Blackvrocd and GordOD, o£ Glrtsi?en+. Sho is of steel, and her dimensions &ro:-: Lcngth of keel and fore wto. 117 ft.; beam, 23U j dopth ot hold, 9ft. Her engines aro compound aarfaco condensing, tie cylinders being high prtnrarc. 17 incheo; low pressure 31 inches; length cf stroke,.2l inohas. and the horaa power about bOO in dicated. Tho boiler, which i 3 of s>«el, is t-'Sted to Mlba nor squaro inch. Tho hold la flttod with stafts and other necessary con trivances for tho conveyance of live stocc, while the ventila'.ing machine travels at tno rate of 500 revolutions per minute, and keep} tho temperature sufficiently low. The vessel U alao well provided with accommodation for passengers. Tho Saloon is situated ainidship, and is provided with uvory convenience for about 50 passengers, while abaft of the engino room there is provision for 20 second-class pas sengers. Altogether the steamer appears to be admirably suited to the tradofor which she is intended, Ol tho 115 days occupied on tho pas sauo the Gairloch was 70 days under canvas, •which will account for Uie length of time oc cupied on the t.-ip. On her trial trip, tho steamer accomplished a speed of 11 knots tho weather being uofavonrable. Tho Gairloch is in charge of Captain James Hill, late of tho barque Anazi, and the chief officer is Mr James Allen, formerly of the barque Astcrian. Mr Baxter is in charge of the engine-room, and Mr Wm. McGregor, Bon of Capt. A. McGregor, is second engineer. Tho litter had the parsonal supervision «pf tho steamer while building. Captain Hill reports of tho voyage as fjjlowa :—Lclt Port Glasgow on the Ist ot Octobffjlast, landing tho nilot at Waterf cird on tho sth Oclobor. Reached St. Vincent at 1 p m. on tho 10th, and, after tali inu on board 150 ton 3of coal, tho passage waa resumed at 0 p.m. on tho 18th. Crossed tho Kg uatoron26th October, and passed thomcrldian of Greenwich on loth November, in latitude B(j ---south. Crossed tho meridian of tho Capo of Good Hope on the 23rd in latitudo 39" south, and that of Cape Lewin on the 4th of January in 13' S Pa'sed south of Tusminia on January la, and sighted Three Kings early on Friday mom inK. From St. Vincent to the Cape of Good Hoao had N.W. winds, voering to S.W. and S S.W., with tho seas occasionally vory heavy. Ran down the castiugs botween the parallels of iV and 13* S. to Cape Lewin, and between -W and 15" 8. to Tasmania. Down tko coast fino weather was mot with. From October 20th to November Ist, from November )3Lh to 20th, and from November 21th to January 13th, steam was dispensed with, which tended to prolong tho vojage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The s s. Penguin loft Port Chalmors at 1 p.m. on the 19th, called at Oamaru same day. Akaroa and Lyttclton on the 20th, leaving tho latter port at 9 a.m. Left Wellington at 1 p.m. on tho 22nd, Nelson at 1 p.m. on tho 21th, Taranaki at 3.30 •p.m. samo day, and roaclicd tho Manukau at 12.15 on tho 2oth. Passengers: -Misses Marshal., Aelcell, BuiKont, Harvey, Botford. and I Sistcra of the Mission; MBRlames Heighten, Duncan, Glass, Sutherland, Adams, Brainsford. Satehcll. Word, Ackoll, Rawlins. Craigmill, Robinson and child. Harden, Caroy and child ; Messrs Rowoll, HeiKhton, Sutherland, Gilmour (2). Henderson, Cunack, Duncan (2), Jenkin (2), Lewis, Harkcy, Ward, Toiulinson, Brainsford, Nolan, Jackson, McKellar. Hooker, Craigmill, .Adams, Harrop, Cheoseman, Brind, Ackoll, Major Shepherd, Dr, Satchell, and 38 steorago.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Port Ciiaimers, yesterday. — Arrived; Frederick, barque, f torn Calcutta.

Bluff, yesterday. — Arrived: Manapouri, from Melbourne, 5 p.m. Passengers for Auck land-Mrs Bnckhurst, Mr Phillips, and 2 steerage. Gisbobnb. Saturday.-Sailed: Thomas Rus sell, for Auckland, 11 p.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evekiso Stab Office, this day.

Me3srs Cochrane and Son hold a salo of allotments and house properties to-day at their mart, bntonly two were sold, viz., allotment at Mount Kden and residence thereon, for £2DO; alto an allotment. 31 x 61, tfngland-strect, near Freeman's Bay, J32 7a per foot. Ihe oihcr pro portlesremainforprivatoaalobytlloauctioneciß. MR. B. ABTHUK'S WEEKLY REFOKT. The week has boon a busy ono—auctions every day and a good business has been done by Private sale. Fruit has como to hand in very large quantities; prices havo in consequonce loweied; but with fruit, as with poultry, it is Impossible to say what pricoa will bo realised to-morrow by what may be got to-day. Growers have only the state of the Irult to Kuido them. What is ripe (not too rlpo to stand the knocking about in carriage) send in amall cases. Many growers have this season erred by sending fruit Deforo lully grown. Potatoes are altogether overstocked. Nothing but first-class Hobarts will bring anything like a price, and the domand for theso Is limited, while new and kidney had to be sold yesterday, at Is to 2s fid per cwt.; all could not bo cleared off at thoso low prices. Not a third pt tho quantity on hand could bo sold. Onions moved off freely; all local grown were gold. Bacon of good quality scarce, de mand limited; second-class and inferior, hard to Ret anything bid for it Cheese stocks: Heavy quality of the largo portion not up to the

requirements of purchasers. A small parool of AVftiuku Factory brought (id por 1!). Futtilturo: In Rood demand. Monday iiiorning: Clearing out sale of produce, fruit, etc., at mart. A fair mimbor wcr.< present. Apples epld at lid to 2'|d; pears, ljd; cheese, 2d to ii \ hacon, inferior, l^d to Ml; sharps, \a to la lM ; potatoes, Is: siiK.ir, 2ls to ?,'s; hour, 03. Wednesday: Sale of loc;M-i-i'o>Vn fruit at the market. The att'-mdMr.cc was goad, andspiritod li'ldinir; pricoa frere p.itisfaetory. Apples, lid to 2:; di fccars, lid to Id; pliima, ;!.t to 5:1; rl'im.-ci.ii, :<!'l to ."lii; reachi», l>d to t|d per lb.. and ild to lO.id per dozen: passion fruit,2J,d to 2!d per dozen ; cliorrio?, lUI per li).; nectarines, sit; fowls. Is 2d to -s: ducks. 13 Id to IB Bd. Friday (market day): Sale of poultry, produce, fruit, ote.. iv tiie mart. Tho uUendance was largo throuKhoni. The calo continued until near six o'clock ; about s:vcn hours smat sollins. A largo quantity was dis posed of. Poultry were eiit'jro;! In la-pc number, and fair prices were obtainod. Conljl not eleav out potatoes at lon-prices. Oiikdi nil local grown, sold. Fruit was entered in very laiyo qnantiiy. Prices werj satisfactoiv- Of course, that which is sir all and inferior brinßa i)iit .isinnil price. Fowls. Id 2d. 2s Gd ; onickf, 10il; aucks. Is Id, 2^ 2d; turkeys. Oh; Kcofo, ■Is Sid, Is: pii?a, Ts t!i. !<!«: potatoes. Is. ta Gdi onion!-, Id, id: l-eans. Id, lid: pe.-tN. Is; cliee-e, 11. lid ; bacon, 2d, Sd; buttor. <H ; Hour. &■£}} : *!n>.ri)S, ss; or.ls. 2s. Vs; chair, la Id, 2* Od; iipjilc?. Id, I '.d : plums, 2Jd. 7d ; peached, lid, I'd; pe;rs. id. Id; passion fruit, 2d perde::n; l-'mous, la ti:l, Is 9d; iioctarlnes, B}cli nco, 2a; wheat, is I Id, 3a Id ; siiKiir, l! 01 per cwt.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Maim will Close as under—

Tina Day

For London direct, per ship llirniiono. at I p.m. For Gtsborne, Napier. Wellington, and .Gray

month, per Herald nt t p.m. For Tuurtuiga, Itotoruu. ami Opotikt, por

Clansman, 11.1 "> o.m. For Riihscll. Knknkawii, Herd's Point. Wn^ga.

roa 11 nd JMonnonui, per Wellington, at !i p in. For \VJiitiiin:.-i, Upper Mill, und Tiiiruu, per

Glenoltt, at fip.m. For Thnmea, per Annie Jlilbnnk, at a.HO p.ni. For Jluntrawui and Kniwakn, per Uuby, ut up m,

Tuesday, 27th Inst. For Thames, per Rotomnlmna. at 9 a.m. For Wniwura, ICuwan, Omaha, und IMalakuniv

per lloso I'asov. :it 10n.ni. For Tairua. por Atnbntn, at 11 n.n\. For Taranaki, and Southern Por.s. 1 or Penguin, For Ooroniandcl. ner Coromandel. Nt 3.30 p.m. For U'Bborno and Napier, per Thomas Rusaell,

at i p.m. Per Wailiora, ni follows:— For China, Japan, and Continent of F.urope, via i'ue:'.. at 2 p.m. For Rnsscll. Kawakawn, Aufltralian Colo nies, and United Kingdom, via 81103 and Hrln dlsi or Naples, por Orient boat, for letters. pto.. specially so prepaid and addreuscd, at 1 For Money Orders, Registered Lottcrs, and Newspapers, at 3 p.m. Lato lottcrs for Sydnoy and Melbonrno osly,

at 1.20 p.m. The Unltod TCimjdnm mall will bo duo in

London on Tuesday, jlarch 17,1885. For Whangarol Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garct. Kamo, nnd Mangapai, per Macgrtßor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 3rd Fobruary. Per 3.8. Zealandia. as followB:—

For Navigators Islands, Sandwich lalandß, Unltod Btatos of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and

British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 D.ra

For United Kingdom and Continent of Knropo, at 1 p.m. Monoy orders, rcglatored lettors and nows papers, Bt 11.30 a.ni. Lato letters, bearing an extra foe of slx poneo in addition to the postage, will ba received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will bo due in London on Friday, 18th March, 1885.

S. B. Bias, Chlof Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

January 2ii, IBSO.

Abbott's Opera House — p.m.

" Jano Shore," 8

Chonl HaH-llr Ralph Hood's Farewell Con certa (first). S p.m. Artillery Band Moonlight Excursion. 8 p.m. Temperanoo Hall—Professor Huko's I.ecluro on " yißus o( Love in the Faco," 8 p.m.

Theatre Royal—Mr Booth on Toniporanco, 7.30 p.m. Mercantile) Marino As?ociation, 8 p.m. School Committee Electioas — Mcotinga oi Ratepayers, 7.30 p m.

To Correspondents.

Inquiiikh.—The runs already mado io count,

Deaths.

BLACKUURX.—On January 25, at Ouohunßii, I'crcival Henry, the nclovcd son of Hichurd and Elizabeth Blackburn : age IB months.

Tlie funeral will lc;»vo his parentfl' roMdonco tr-morrow (Tuesday), the 27th, at J.oO. Friends plmise accopt this invitation.

ESTALT..—On JlonJay. 2Cth Inst., at tbo rcsi denco of her aunt, Mrs I!rpni>an. Montague strict. Newton, Annie Elizabeth, beloved and only daughter of Daniel and Jlargaret Eatall; aged 10 months. Funeral will loavo tho above rcsidonco to morrow (Tuesday), at threo p.m.

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1885.

For tho cause that lacks asslntancA For the wrong that needs resistance, For tho future In tho distance. And tho Rood Chat we can do. ,

The warnings given to the London police a short time ago that the dyna mite .conspirators were plotting new outrages were no!, it seems, mere alarmist rumours. The outrages per petrated at the Tower of London and Houses of Parliament on Saturday, fol lowing ugon the explosion at London bridge, prove that the ruffians are growing in boldness as well as malignity. Not that these crimes dis play much bravery, or have any sensible purpose about them, except to enrage the populace against Irishmen and sup port the call that has been ma.ie by Earl Spencer, Lord Lieutenant of Ire land, tor the re-enactment of the Crimes Act and the adoption of severe repres sive measures. On Saturdays, the T«wer of London and Houses of Par liament are open to tlte public free. Tickets nre issued indiscriminately, without any questions being asked. It is easily possible, therefore, for fifty scoundrels, it they so wish, to obtain access to either of these buildings, and wandering freely and unchallenged within their wall?, to deposit a packet of dynamite, with clockwork arrange ments for exploring it, anywhere; and then slink away, leaving chance to de termine who shall fall victim to the mine. That is evidently what was done on Saturday. One package was lodged in a crypt under Westminster Hall, and the other under the Speaker's Gallery—the course along which visitors usually pass in making their peregrinations through the building. The explosion at the Tower, occurring about the same time, proves that a gang of conspirators were engaged in the plot. It is evidont, also, from the extent of the damage done, that a considerable parcel of explosives was used in each case. That it should have escaped detection by one of the policemen in attendance, and who was among the persons injured, may seem, at fust sight, surprising; but when the area of the buildings—the House of Parliament covers eight acres, and the Tower a larger space— is considered, there is nothing remark able in the fact that among a mis cellaneous crowd a man could carry in a parcel of dynamite without being ob served. A lady visitor, it seems, saw one packet deposited and immedia tely gave information, but the ex plosion occurred before there was time to remove it.

The White Tower is the oldest and most interesting part of the famous Tower of London. Tradition, on in sufficient grounds, attributes the earliest structure to Julius Czesar. There is con clusive evidence that William the Con queror was the builder, and extensive foundations discovered show that an earlier Saxon fortress existed there. The Tower is one of the most treasured of national monuments; no building figures so prominently in the pages of English history. Every inch of ground within its walls has memorable associa tions. But more than a century has passed since the last political prisoner was confined there, and nothing re mains in connection with this national show-place and Government store house, to which visitors from the pro vinces all flock in their rare treats of a visit to see the "sights o'London," that would excite the ire of any but lunatics. If there is any purpose about the plots of the dynamiters other than wild and wilful destructiveness and the preference for a life of plotting to one of hard work with the hod and trowel, t is the belief that England will be alaimed into getting rid of so worth less and .troublesome an attachment.

Nothing, however, is less likely to happen. Among John' .Bull's faults cowardice docs not range itself, and his obstinacy is proverbial. In order to prevent a repeti tion of these offences, it may be neces sary to restrict the freedom of access hitherto enjoyed by the people to public buil'Hngs; but if the liberation of j Ireland wjits until the dynamiters have j struck terror into England, that event is very distant indeed. Crimes like this will cause the withdrawal of all outside sympathy from the Irish leaders, and postpone the attainment of whatever r; just in their cause.

Oui' cablo despatches to • day contain somo important, items of informa tion. It is foforloil that tlio British expedition to Bcohuanaland has com lnoncral its advance, so that in a short timo this focornl "little war" will bo in course of nctivo prosecution. Tlio Ficncli arc stilted to have recently mifTcrad » defeat at tho handii of tho Chinoso, whom (hoy ntrnnked nt Kehiii;.:. Tho London "Daily News" publishes; ;i statement regarding British intentions in New (Sninon, which probably roquiroa to bo taken vital grano sulin, 'i'lio tniit of the Imperial Cunfur unco of several inontlm back i.-i now np parent in tho conclusion of an extradition treaty botweon (icrmuiiy a-itl tiussh nppli cable to Anarchist ollundov.'. Not a moinont too soon, n.s is proved by tha daring exploits of dynamitards in London on Saturday last, comes the nous that a bill ban I oon intiviluoed in tho Up nato of tho Unitod States providing for tho puni.-h ---raent of tlioso who per pet vat o or hatoli out ragoa by means of explosives. Germany, besides concluding n commercial treaty •with tho Transvaal Government, has an noxed North Sierra Loono, on tho west coast of Africa, and Italy is again roported to have annexional intentions in the lied Sea.

Tho news from tho Soudan is not altogether satisfactory. Tho expedition to Berber continues unopposed in its march — Gcnornl Earlo's column being now at a point thirty-five miles from Huradab. Thoro is somo ground for anxiety, however, regard ing tho other division, which was advancing on Khartoum by way of El Motommoh. No messago has beon roceived irom Sir Herbert Stownrt since his rocont defeat of tho onomy atGakdul.and this silence givos ii-o to tho disquieting fear that it may bud no to disaster. It is earnostly to bo hoped lh.it thoso foars may prove groundless, and that tho gallant band has not been ruthlessly massacred. That there is room to indulgo this hope is proved by anothor despatch, which statos that tho Arabs roport tho arrival of Col, Stewart at El M&tummeh.

A torriblo railway disaster is reported from Now South U ales—v matt train being wrecked with great loss of lifo. Particu lars arriving after wo to press will bo issued in "extra" form.

MajsrTo Whooro, who went to England with Tnwhiao lust year, returned hero by thu s.s. Waihora, by way of tho South, this afternoon. To Whcora is lookinp well, and appears to have Oi.'joyod his trip very much.

A full account of tho disgraceful pro ceedings at tlio funoral of tho Into John Ifunry Holmes appears olsowhero. Tho docoascd was a gentleman by birth and education. His fothor was court painter to King Gcoi'CO IV., niul Ins wtis educated at Hiirrow. lie was a ipiiot, iuoiVonsive mm, and his worst enemy was himself.

Another handsome addition to tho North ern Steamship Company's fleet—the Gail' loch—arrived from Glasgow yesterday, Tliis vessel has been built under tho super vision of Mr William McGregor, son of Captain A. McGregor, and is a credit to all concerned in tho production. She is in tended for tho cuttle trade between Wailara and Onohunga, for which sho is specially likted out, being capable of carrying 100 head of stock. She will bo in charge of Captain i\ McArthur.

Tho first meeting of tho creditors of John McMautor, shipping clerk, uf Manukau Head, was held today. Assets were stated at £217 ISsGd, liabilities 170. The Oflieial Assignee luring read tho debtor's statement, a resolution was passed express the belief of the creditors as to its correct nesß.

Sergeant (iambic's raid upon workrooms under tho Employment of Females Act re sulted in tho detection of four offender?. Upwards of twenty places wcro visited, po that tho small number of breaches of tho law is a gratifying sign, and provos that tho majority of employers aro con-tdornto for tho health of the >oung pcoplo working for them. The names of oltondcr><, who com prise a tailor and three drossmakors, havo been reported to tho Resident Magistiato, from whom tho instructions to prosecute must como. It is not gener.illy known that under tho Act employers aro liablo if their employees remain in the workroom during tho dinnor hour.

A boy of fivo or six yoars named Percy Kane, whoso parents reside in Cook strccf, had a narrow escape from losing his life to day. Ho wai in Que.n-street in front of MorrinV, when a hor.-o and cart, driven by Mr Robertson, grccor, of -Symondß-stroet, came down tho road at a fast pace. The driver did not notice the lad, and before bo could get out of tho way, tho hoivio had run over him. The cries of tho spectators caused Mr Robertson to pull up his vehicle. Some of the spectators carried tho child to Mr King's shop, whore ho was examined by Dr. Walkor. Fortunately, no bones woro broken, nor ' was any apparent injury caused, tho escapo beiitj( a most miraculous ono. Tho child, who was naturally very much frightened, was taken home in tho trap by Mr Robertson,

It is probablo that an inquiry will be hold into tho circumstances of tho lato firo which dostroyod tho Now Zealand Timber Company's mill in Customs street. Nothing has been discovered so far respecting tho origin of tho outbreak.

The Potone wlmloboat ctew arrived from Wellington by the l'cnguin yesterday, und nro now staying at Mr l'carco'H Hotel, North Shoro. 1 lioir boat is a nice looking craft, and apparently about equal to tho majority of craft in uao by tlio looul clubs.

Tho chargo against Thomas Lupton, a carter, of crossing tho Is'owmarkct-sfrcot level when an ongino and train woro within a fjuaitor of a milo of tho crossing, was hoard on Saturduy before tho l'osidont Magi-trato. Tho ovideneo for tho prosecu tion appeared in our last edition. Defend a't deposed that ho did not hear the whistle until tho train struck tho horso. Ho was not drunk at the timo, as had beon statod by witnesses. Ite fell from tho effects of the accident. Several witnesses deposed to not hearing tho whistle. Hia Worship, howovor, was satisfied tho whistlo was blown, and imposed a tine of 20s with costs, .£4 13s. Tho second information was with drawn.

At tho evening service at St Matthew's yCßterday, Key. W. Tobbs preachod an ex cellent sermon from the text " Be not wise in your own conceit." Tho discourse was directed chiefly against self-conceit in spiritual as well a? temporal tilings. Thcro was a large congregation on tho occasion.

Tho inaugural mooting of tho French Literary Society for the session of ISSO took place in theY.M.C.A. rooms on Saturday evening, the President (Mr de L'Euu) being in tho chair. Mr Albion Villoval (Hon. Secretary) dolivored a lecture on "Tho History of French Literature," taking as his special subject of study "Rabelais," whom he eulogised as the father of French literature. An animated discussion fol lowed, in the course of which Mr Villeval was generally complimonted upon his ad mirable discourse.

Tho Epiphany Sunday-school children enjoyed their annual festive treat on Satur day at the Surrey Hills. Tho children, 150 strong, met at the Epiphany Church at nino o'clock, and having sung " Onward, Christian Soldiers," were marched to the scene of action by the Superintendent and teachers, whero a commodious tent was fixed for their reception, and in which the children wero regaled with ample provi sions, including tea, buns, scones, sand wiches, fruit, &c., served up by the teachers. Many of the parents and friends were presont to witness the proceedings as set forth in the programme. The weather was exceedingly favourable for tho treat, and a variety of competitive exercises were projected and carried out under tho direc tion of the Key. Dr. O'Callaghanand Air F. A. Clarke, and interesting prizes awarded to the successful girls and boys.

A complimentary concert was given on Saturday evening in the Foresters' Hall, Helensville, to Mi- E. Briggs, scenic artist, which was well attended and pn*sed off satisfactorily. Mr Briggs, who ia a rising young artisj; of considerable promise, has lately been engaged in painting precenium act drops and scenery Jor both the Helens ville Public Hall and.the Foresters' Hall, all of which are well executed, and not only compare favourably, but may be said to excel similar productions in Auckland,

To-duy Messrs Gordon and Maodonald, Justices of tho I'eaco, gave judgment in tho 0180 heard on tlio 22nd inst., in which Wil liam Adam-, owner of ahouso ir. Alexandra stroet, w::s charged with permitting ollon sivo matter to run from the premises, Iho Bench considered thatastlio teiianthadonly just entered tho premises, and that clearly tho receptacle was defective, hold that Mr Adams, the landlord, was responsible,, and imposed a line ef .£3 and costs.

It, is intended that tlio annual holiday trout to tho children of St. Matthew's Sunday-school shall bo given on Thursday noxt.

Thcro i i an old proverb that " Law makers should not be Jaw-breakers '' By a peculiar circumstanco, tho Chairman of tho Holousvillo Town Board waa tho first portion to bo fined for n breach of thoir by laws, for allow ing a horso to depasture upon tho roads within the township.

Wo nro requested to romind owners of dogs in out-ido winds flint tho constables, dry now not allowed to supply dog-collars, bo that it is noce:vary collars should bo at onco obtained at t'.oDog Hegistrar'a ollice, City Council Chambers, High-street.

This morning Peter Brophy, while re moving goods nt a istoro in Citstom-houfe strect, received v govcro blow from a truck on tho leftside nf tho fnoo, almost stunning I.iin, and cutting his forchoad abovo tho oyo down to I ho bono. I to was taken to Kiiijr and Sons, and Dr. [fnxtablo imme diately drosjod his tvound, nnd after an hour ho was ablo to proceed home.

" Lefth, tho Forfnkon," was performed at tho Opera Homo on Saturday night by Mrs Lewis* company. ".Juno Shore" will bo placed on the boards to-night, and Tom Tnylor'a " Masks and Facet* " is underlined for to morrow for tho benefit of Mrs Lewis, who will tako tho rftlo of leg Wollington. Mr R. T. Bootli gava his third lecture at tho Thoalro l'.oyal on Saturday ovoninp, During the course of tho meo'ing ho told tho story of his own lifo how ho had Btartod with a bright prospect in life ; how he« had twice pivon way to drink, and had boon reduced to tho greatest mifory and wretchedness ; how he was onco saved from taking his own lifo while in this stota by tho kind and cheering word and assist ance of a friend ; how tho second timo he was wived by tho prayers of tho most devoted and tendorest oi wives. Tho story was very touching, nnd it brought tears to tho eyes of many present. Ho concluded with an appeal to those present to sign tho p'.cdgo. A lnreo number of pereons were decorated with tho blue ribbon boforo leav ing tho building Last night Mr Booth con ducted a eervico at tho Choral Hall, when 141 pledges were taken. Up to tho pro«ont over 000 persons havo "taken tho blue ribbon " at Mr Booth's lectures hero.

Mr E. Mills was,on Saturday aftornoon presented by his admirers, through Mr K. J, Yiite?, with a but, in recognition of his excellent display of cricket in tho rocont match botwecn Robinson's tunm and Chriatehurcli. In making the presentation, MrYales referred to Mr Mills'd splendid bowling average of seven wickets for 30 runs, out of a total of 845. Mr P. Steel was also presented with a bat in recogni tion of his gond consistent snores on behalf of his club.

"Nemo" writes:—"The pcoplo of tho fair city of Auckland liavo quite n spicy bit of scandal, viz., the much-talked of houses of ill-fame. They havo long been an object of curiosity to a great many igmrant people, and are likely to continue so—if not in one place, in another. If the respect ub!o neighbours were not quite blind, they ould s'.'o for themselves tho frail sisterhood must reside i-omewhoro. The ' respectable ' inhabitant/* of liokcby-stroot would show their good tnsto by spending more time in their own houses than on their verandahs criticising thu objects they to much despite. Tho ' rows' they ho much complain of aro moro often than not amongst themselves, as tho polico could testify, if thoy were on the right B|K>t at tho right lime, instead of adorning the foot paths in Queen-street." To tho Editor: Sir,—-Your correspon dent", .Messrs Henderson and Tanhold, have apparently lixed upon " Tho Other Follow " as the writer of tho letter which appeared in your columns last week. In justice to "Tho Other Follow," let mo cay that I havo never been a member of ths Dovonporfc Wesleyim Church in tho cou noxional s-eiuo of tlio word " member," and havo not yet, had a cross word with any mem ber. I have too much respect for Messrs Henderson and Tanlield, both of whom won hi rejoice iosee a revival bleak out, to say what I uould fay about tho existing state of things. lam far from being alone in my dissatisfaction, and am very sorry tho matter has como into print ; but as a church wo are never called together to con sidor matters, consequently wo have no other moans of making ourselves heard. I rejoice to hear that tho Independents in tend to Co.mk OviiK a.vo Help Us.

His Honor Mr .lustico Giilio3 held a sitting in banco nftor the adjournment of tho Court on Saturday, and in tho course of a quarter of an hour or ho disposed of a number of final applications. Letters of administration woro ordered to bo issued in re obnß. Walker and James Murray (do cea-od), while a similar application in re Daniel Addis (deceased) was allowed to stand, over, as no affidavit of tho man's death bad been iilod. l'robato was granted in ro William Bagnall and Michael William Monro (deceased), and two matters wero ordered to Brand ovtr, viz., tho appointment of Mr J. Mowbray as trustee in ro A. G. and T. Wilson, and tho claim of tho Thames Harbour Board against the Minister of Public Works. Tho formor will bo attended to to morrow morning, ns well as an application for administration id ro W. .1. Patterson (deceased). Tho motion in ro tho New Zealand Native Land Settlement Co. v. Conn oil, to make tho charging order absolute, was withdrawn. Previous to tho sitting of tho Court, His Honor had also dealt with other applications, and his secretary announced tho rofults to tho at tondant solicitors. Thus probate had been granted in ro Win. Spargo, Wm. Daw, Ann Eliza Gilfillnn, John Hollingham, Robert Crosbio Kitaon, Eli/'ibcthGuilding, Thomas Davidson, and Wiiomu Hopihona Moo (deceased). Letters of ndmii iit ration had boon ordered to issue in ro John (iill Col lingji, Robert Boyd Scott, lsubella Ruescll, Win. Macintosh Claro, Cliarlcs Walkor, and William Cliattorton (deceased). Tho order for administration In ro Mmia Kyan (do coased) was renewed, Orders to register prubato copies of will woro made in re Fred. Stark und Fred. Campbell (deceased). Judgment was entered for .C' 27 11s 2d for plain',ill'in tho c;iso of Shaw v. Burn.

Wo woidd call attention to tho salo to be held 10-inoiiow by D. Tonka and Co., oCa law> iinantity o! uovolliof just received from Bjriin direct. Tho f.ooiiß aro totally unllko tho uniiiil class of Uo'innn manufacturer, und consist ehicfly of oniclos manufactured of wrought brass nnd bronze. Wo i-hould rccommcnl an itis(icc,tion. Tho salo takos placo to-morrow at 11 o'clock.

TABLE TALK.

Scirooii Committco e'o:t'.ons on,

Ralph Hood's! ftirowcll concert tonight. Dr. Hughes lectured last night at Thames,

Is this hot enough?—9l degrees in tho shndo at Napior yesterday.

Might is right, but dynamite is wrong, 1 ho Firo Brigade teams in Duncdin liad church parade yesterday.

The body of the third victim of fchotunnol accident at Pukorau hns Leon rocovcrcd.

Jaa. Isbi3tor, an Olasjo plouglimnn, banned himself last Tuesday because his horso3 displeased him, Largo bush fires aro raging around Moka tokn district, in Hawke'a Bay. Wellington Moat Preserving and Refri gerating Company declare a dividend of 5 per cent, for the past year. Titokowaru's meeting in March next will bo tho largest held in Wanganui district for many years.

A number of gravo fences woro destroyed la'ely by a 11 ro in Devonshire-street Ceme tery, S^dnoy. The Fire Brigade turned out and extinguished the flames. In the2i hours' walking match at Dunedin between Scott, the Otago champion, and Hancock, an Englishman, Scott won easily, covering 114 miles. Hancock, who, like Job, was " tormented with boils," gave up at 100 milos, when he was seven miles behind,

Tho timber mills of Messrs Parsons and Small, near Napier, have been destroyed by fire, with a large stock of timber, and other mills are threatened.

Justice- Willes, in answer to tho question what to do when you find a burglar in your house, gives the deliberate advice: —" Take a. double-barrelled gun, load both barrels to tho muszlo, aim carefully at some vital organ, and shoot him dead."

J. 0. Frew, civil engineer, went out duck-shooting near Hokitika yesterday morning, and shortly after was found lying shockingly wounded in the face. He died in the Hospital after lingering for sevoral hours.

In Germany a man dare not cut down the trees on his own land without consent of the proper authorities, so zealous is the Government in preserving the forests. A woman named Ann Mary Packer has been committed for trial for manslaughter at Napier. The alleged offence consisted in treating roughly the newly-born child of Mrs John Bell, Ormond villa. _~

CABLEGRAMS.

(by caulk—copyright).

Dynamite Plots in America.

Washington, January 24.—A bill has boon presontcd to tho Sonato to provido for tho punishment of explosive crimes hatchod or committed in America or olsewhere.' Mr Thurston in London. London, Jan. 24. Sir Win, McArthur ha 3 ontortained tho Hon. J. B. Thurston, Colonial Socretary of Fiji, at a banquet. Rise In Oolonlal Stocks. A sharp rico has takou place in nearly all colonial corporation stocks. Orient U Bank Liquidation. Mr Thos. A. Welton, liquidator in tho Oriental Bank estate, offers to settle the Victorian claims by paying twenty shillings in tho £ without interest. French Defeat In China. Honu KONG, January 24.—Tho French forces rccontly made an attack on tho CliinofO at Kelung, and wore repulsed with scvoro loss, Russo German Convention. Biuiun, January 24.—A convention has been concluded between the Kussian and Gorman Governments providing for the mutual oxtradition of anarchists. The Expedition to Bochuanaland. Capetown, January 24.—The advance of tho British expedition to Bechuanaland has commenced. Egyptian Finances. London, January 25.— The " Observer " states that England assents to the French proposals regarding settlement of Egyptian finances, with the exception of that rotating to the immediate apointment of a Financial Inquiry Committee Germany and tho Transvaal. Tho Government of the Transvaal havo concluded a commercial treaty with Germany. Tho Emplro Club's Dlnnor. Sir Saul Sumuels, Agent General for Now South Wales, will presido at the Fobruary dinner of the Empire Club. Commercial Report.

Lonuon, Jaiiuary 23.—Consols remain at OOJ. New Zealand Government eccurities aro unchanged.

Colonial Breadstuff's: Adtluido wheat, ex store, 38s; New Zealand ditto, 30s to 365; Adelaide flour, 2Ga, Ihe total quantity of wheat afloat for tho United Kingdom is 2,210,000 quarters.

Australian Tallow : Average quality bee , 31s j m'utto", 34s Od.

Wool ; Today's auction prices were steady, but tho demand ie not active. Tho catalogue comprised 7,900 bales.

Now Zealand mutton of primo quality is quoted at !>d to ssd.

Now Zoaland Frozen Moat.

London, January 25.—The meat by tha steamer Victory from New Zealand, is realising froin-5Jd to 5Jd.

Tlio Late Murder of Bank Officials. I'KitTil (West Australia), January 25.—

A reward of fivo hundred pounds ia oll'orcd for information leading to tho conviction of tho perpotrutors of tho recent murdor at tho Union Bank, Roeburn. Heavy Rainfall. Sydnky, this day.—Eight inches of rain havo fallen during tho past 3G hours, and all the low lyin^ country ia under water. Anglo-Australian Cricket. Sydnkv, this day.—Match was commonced here on Saturday bctweon tho English cricketorn and a local eleven. Tbo former went in lirst, nnd woro nil put out for 205. When play ceased for tho day the homo team had lost two wickets for 21 runs.

ANNEXATION.

Lore' Derby Says Futuro Action Bests with tho Colonies.

[l'Y CAM.E.-COPYRIOHT.I

London, January 25. Loud DI'.KBY considers that any futuro action taken by England in connection M-ith annexation will much dopend on tho liberality of the colonies in tho matter. Sir Saul Samuel is urging tho necessity for a comploto jurisdiction being established ovor Now Guinea, More German Annexation In Africa. Germany has annexed North Siorra Leone, on tfco wost coast of Africa, Bismarck and tho Conference. Bismarck is opprsing the stringency of tho annexation rules as proposed by Eng land to bo brought before tho forthcoming Conferonco on Pacific affairs. Italian Annexation In tho Rod Soa. Romk, January 24.—Tho annexation by luly of Bolulbay in tho Red Soa, is said to bo imminent, English Annexation of Now Guinea. LONDON', Jannary 24.—Tho "Daily News" to-day states that England intends to annox tho whole eouthcrn part of New Guinea.

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day.

(Haforo H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., District Judge.) UNDEFEN'DKD CASK. J. BIM.INGTON AND SON V. JOHN BUOWN'.— Claim £45 .'ln, for Krocorics supnliod.—Mr Ucalo appeared (or the plafntifft, wi.ilo the defendant was not. present.—Tho claim was proved by Mr J. Hililnßton, and judgiucut given accord ii'K'J'i With SSI Us costs. ADJOUIINKD. John Dnuno v. T. W. Hiokeon, claim £108 IBs; I'hos. 11. Mabln v. Franz Schorlf, £100. DEFENDED CASKS. Time. Evans v. SAMUKL Youno.-Claim £30, (laiiiuKvi) for loi-h ot a lioiao.-■ -Mr E. Cooper ap peared for tho pluintiir, and Mr A. K. Whitakcr forjtho dofomlant.— Mr Coopor o.\[ iulnod that the caso was associated with Bomo peculiarities. The defendant was a livory stable koeiior, and ha lilted a h"ißu from ths plaintiff, which he ehor U afrnvurds lost. Subsequently, how uvor, to tho iSßiio o( tho miininimij in the present action, tho plaintiff found that, bis "oiso had been returned to htm by defendant, Tho claim, therefore, in respect of tho hoi-no was natlslled ; but, as th>o- eh defend ant's neiflect or misconduct, plaintiff had bein put to loijal cos's, he now Bought to rocovor thorn. lie submitted that this bo was ontitled to do, as ho had acausoof actl id whon tho summons was issued.—His Honor re marked that the costs usually dtpended upon tho judgment, but no .iudsment was rcqu red in this o»sn. —Mr VVhitakor rontinded that his learned friend had debarred hlmsolf from claiming costs. If ho had only claimed Is for tho dotation of tho horde, it would have carried costß wl h it, buti 8 ho hid not dono so, and his act claim had been satisfied by tho return of tho horso. nothing more could bo flxpectod.—His Honor did not «co howhecoi ldmak«flnordcrforccs'B ,ioe nfjthat thorowasnownc claim.and tliathe know nothing of tho facts —Mr Cooper then announced hia do termination to procofd with tho caso and adduce evidence This being: bo. Mr Whitakor cskei and obtained..ti 1 the O.h proximo, an adjournment, for tho purpose of llling a doftnec.

Tnos. A. Ashton v. J. 0. MacCohmick ; claim, £20 Is 81, onapromisaory note—The c fondant nskod for a further adjournment oi the case. Mr Bealo objected sirongly, and His Honor, remarking that tho defendant had &!• ready onjpyed every latitudo possible in cases of this kind, gave judgment for the amount claimed, with £5 Is costs.

11. H. Lusk v. Frank Brodie ; claim. £31 Is Bd, f• J r professional services rendored.—Mr W. J. Napier appeared for tho plaintiff, and tho defendant in the absence of Mr F. Eirl, conducted his own case.—Tho plaintiff deposed that ftt the end of 852 defend ant held his P.N. for £200 When i- fell dv". he explained that he had not funds whcicwith to moot it, hut that ia liquidation of the debt he was nrc pared togivo a mortgage for £250 that hi (hold over somo property at Taka pu it, pointing out as ho did so, how ever, that somo question had nrUcu with respect to v prior unrejittered mortgage. The defendant accepted his offer, took over his assignment of tho mortgage, and handed back the P.N. Defendant did say that if lie recovered tho £250 he would pay back the surplus over £200, but witness made no condition about this. Subsequently at witness's advice defendant authorised him to get the Takapuna pro porty put up for sole through the Registrar of the Supremo Court. The Uegistrar gave his approval, and tho property was offered for sale by auotion by Mr Greenwood. Through a mis t iU o it waa knocked down to a man who paid no deposit. It turned out. subsequently that this person was aeent for the owner of tho prior un registered mortgage, and that the non-payment of tho depoßlt was purposely done. Witness ad vised defendant that the auctioneer should be instructed to Bue for the deposit which had not been paid, and in that event offered to conduct the case gratuitously, as defendant demurred to contracting any further expense. The auctioneer having been guaranteed against any expense, brougnt t» c ca3P, and plaintiff conducted it. That was the oiily work hi: bad ugieecl to '.10. gratuitously for defendant.

(Left sitting.)

ALARMING BUGGY ACCIDENT.

(BY TKLKOIUrH,— I'ItKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Nai'ikk, this day. A jiuuuy accident occurred on Saturday afternoon. Mr Kinross was driving down Shakespcaro Road, when his horso bolted through tho broochinc breaking. When opposite-«lho Bank of New Zealand, the horso swerved, anddashiugdown Browning street, capsi/ed tho buggy. Mr and Mrs Kinross were thrown violently on tho pave ment, tho former being severely cut about tho faco. His wife, it is feared, has broken her arm.

ANOTHER SUPPOSED CHILD MURDER.

(l!Y TKLEttlSArll.— I'HKSS ASSOCIATION.)

NaI'IKK, this duy. A box was discovered in the Ngaruroro

Paver on Saturday containing the remains

of an infant, supposed to have been dead twclvo months.

SPORTING NEWS.

Our corrcpondent telegraphs from Dun cdin today that Vanguard will not go to tbo Wellington mooting.

In tho Holonsvillc Turf Club acceptance?, published on Saturday, Vortex (7st ) was omiltod from tho Flying Handicap, A Press Association telegram Kapiersays Tigredia has hurt her leg, and it is ques tionablo whether she will be able to take part in the Wellington meetings.

INQUEST ON JOHN HOLMES.

As inquest on the body of John Henry Holmes, who mot with his death at the rocent firo in Elliott-street, was held on Saturday afternoon before Dr. Philson, Coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr William Macandrew was chosen foremen. John Mackinlay, in whose workshop the fire originated, deposed that when he left town on Friday, at 5 p.m , deceased was sitting in his room. Witness did not hour of the firo until his return to town next morning. Deceased, who was occasionally engaged at the theatre as scenic artist, was troubled with insomnia, and used to read in bed. Did net know whether he usod any narcotic to induce sleep, but he usually had a candle burning, and was in the habit of smoking. —Delilah Harris, who lived with her hus band and family in the southern division of the same building, deposed that she saw the reflection of flames through the holes in the partition, and therefore knocked on tho wall, calling deceased by name. Sho got no answer, although she heard tho footsteps of a man with his boots on in deceased's room, 110 was wulkirg rapidly, as if trying to get out. Deceased often came home late, and sho had frequently seen him in liquor.— Ralph Lucas deposed that he had a glass of beer with deceased in tho afternoon. Holmes asked him to call at seven o'clock, and if ho was asleep to wake him. He drank too much, and did not got there till ton o'clock, when ho could not iincl any trace of Holmes. % Witness sat down in a chair in the front room, and fell asleep. Was awakened by a noise of quarrelling next door, and the cracking of hie. lie then ran out into the street, and returned to his homo in Freeman1!! Bay — Thomas Purriman, carpenter, deposed that he eaid " good night" to deceased at eleven o'clock on Friday night, outsido tho stago door of tho Opera House. Deceased said he had to work all night on a bannorfor the Eight Hours' Demonstration. Evidence was also given by Emily Graydon and Detective Hughes, and tho jury returned a verdiot to the effect that tho body of deceased, John Henry Holmes, was found suffocated and scorched in a burning houso in Elliott-street on Saturday, tho24th inst., but that thero was no evidenco adduced to show how the lire originated.

EIGHT HOURS' DEMONSTRA TION.

Entries and Handicaps (or the Sports.

The following are the entries for Iho various events at the Eight Hours' Demonstration Sports on Thursday next, the handicappers boinK Messi-3 D. T. Willis, and J. Taylor. In the trade races Mr C. B. King wus handicapper for the bootmakers, MrG. Kemp for the painters, and Messrs John Walker and Samuel Anderson for the brick layers and labourers : — DISMO.NSTBATION HANDICAP.

UNE-Mti.E HviNDiCAr.—A. Shaw.|scratoh; G. Cutler. 4oyds; ,1. 11. Boynton, 70yds; H. Jon kins, 100 yds; W. Mitchell, 100 yds; J. Boyle 100 yds ;H. Downey, 100 yds ;D. Orr, 130yt!s; F. Motitreso. 130 yds; P. McCcrUiv, lsOydg: b\ Doran, lSOyds ; B. Heath, 1 oyds." Two-mile Walking.-S. Goodman, scratch; A. Shaw. 75yds; J. Klworth, l(%ds; is. Drum, 100 yds: J. O'Moara, lSOyds; W. Smith, 175vds' J. McKinley (small boy). 300 yds. Two Hundred Yahds Uuudi.es —K. Wlrto- Bido. scratch; D. Craig, 3ydß; J. Hood. 3yds; J. Farrell. 3yds; J.(Jumminj,3yds; J.Hodgson, syds; J. H. Boynton, syds; T. Trim, ovds; F. Mooro, 6yds; ti. McKinley, 7yds; G." Cutler, l'lyds; W. Box, 12yds; It. Danks, 13yds; J. Con way, 13>-d8; S. Barohsni, 13yds. .Hoys' Hack, 120yds.-W. Purdic, scratch; J McDonald, scratch; A. Fngan, 3yds ;W. Cummins, Sj-ds :J. Main, 3yds; i. Doran, lijds ; #• ?i ni,lh> 9 Jds• T-Ulowrton,liyds ; J. llcid, 7yds; I. MeKinlny, 7yds ; 11 Holland, Byds ; K. Mo- Nani'iia. lly«l* ; McLean. 11yds; M. Barton, II yds ; J. McHinley, 15yds ; A. SaunOcrs, 17yds. Ari'UKNiicus' Hack, 100 yds—A. Cossan, soralch ;W. D.ivlos, ncratcii; W. James, 2vds ; John Sullivan, 3}ds : J. McDonald, 7yds ;C. McDonald, 7y<ls ; J. Kcid 12yds ; V. Uoran, 11 yds : It. Holland. 13vds.

D. TwoniLL, T. \V*ii.Lis, J. Tayi.ol:. Handi cappers

UOOTMAKKHS' IoOVDS HANDICAP. — E. Hocho. scratch ; J, Taylor, 3yds ; It. Woodman, (Iyds :O. Walker, 6yds ; \V. Bull. 7yds ; 1). Bronnan, 7yds ;U. Barlon, syd.s; A. Hught-s, 10 yds.— Gsiah H. IUNG, Hanrticanper. I'AINTKHS' llAcr, 2UQ j«rds.-K. Atrndora scratch; 8. McKiuloy, scratrh; T. Willis 5 yards; 0. Shinnies. 25 jarda;R. Mcltoborta, io yards; W. Bojd. 2o yards. Bkicki.avkhs'Rack. 150 yards Handicap — W. Beard, tcatch; U. Uleukirsop. scritch ; G. Crouch, ecratch; J. Angel, fcratch; F. Bates, 12 yards; G. Crouch, senior, 21 yards, BItIOKI.AYEHS" LaOOUUBKS' H<CK J lllilo Handicap.-J. Colvin, Bcratch; M. Tobin )5 yards; K. Flnlay, 2.1 yards: J, McKinney, 20 yards; J. McOuet, 25 yards; J. Kyan, 10 yards.

CRICKET MATCHES.

United v. Wkst Kxd —Tho three days' match between these clubs resultod in a victory for West End by 10 wiokets. United second innings realised 98, McPhcrfon and A. Brook making a good stand at the end. This loft West End 18 to get to win, and they put together the necessary uumbernf runs without thu los 3of a wi- ket. 01 tliesj J. Lawry madu 25, and Jrnoil GonDON v. Warehousemen.— lho Ware housemen only made It, and their total web cov orod by Gordon without the loss of a wicket. Tho principal individualsoores in the Gordon innings were 11. Kissling, 31; L. Mel drum. 31; J. Ansenne, 25; MoCausland, 20.

Auckland v. Otm Boys.—Auckland won by 44 runs. The following are iho individual scores:—Our Boys: Walker, 9; Steele. *• George, 4; Mills, 2; Hill. 3; Cromwell, 3 Hipley, 7; White, 4: J. George. 0; Nesbitt, 0 Sadler, 3 ; exiras, 8. Total, 47. Auckland • O'Uricn, 10; Coxon, 1; Howard, 0; Barton 0 • Blair, II; Gtirdiio , 15; VVebstor, 16; K. (;. BiMi'6, 2G; A. M. Jieale, not out, 7; Robinson '> Mathieson, 0; extras, 3, Total, ill. ' ' Tuakau v. OTAiiuiia.—This match was won by Tuakau with 7 wickets and 1 run to spire. The best individual scores were C. Bowdou'd 3J in the second innings, and G. Ewing's 35 and W. Ewing s 26 in the second innings. Parnell v. I Zinoahi.—This match re sulted in a win for Parnell by 102 runs. Scores • —I Zingari (S))—Ansenne, 3; Chalfield, 2; Milner, 1 ; Fisher. 1; acd extras 2; being the scorers. Harnell (Hi)-Brown, 44; Taite 13 ---and Gardiner, 11, being the double figure scorers, the last named getting aclean hltto leg for nino. For Parnoll, T. Brown secured six wickets for no runs.

Auckland Gas Company v, Dixon's (Plumbers}.—This match was won by the Gas Co. by two runs, on tho lfct innings. So .res ■— Gas Co.. l<t innings, 39; Dixon's, 37 (Locky 10) Gas Co., 2nd innings, 55 (A.. Stillweil, 23 X Geako. not out, 11); uixon'B23. 7 wickets down' Edmunds took II wicketß for the Gas Co and Millis took S wickets for Dixon's. '

Hulla.vd's v. I Zingari 2nd,—l Zingari: Atkinson, 0; Johnson, 0 ; Chattield, I; Hemorv 5: Poison, 0; Brabazon.2; McLood, 0; Bowell 7- McKoozio. 7; Montagu^, 0, Stone, 0- ex ras 1: total. 23. Holland'a : Blenkiasop. 1• J B MeU. i; bea^d. 10; O'Hare, 38: Mm T ny, 10; uiir.o ,t,:•; . _\j-11. : ; Vv'KriQ^, 2 : Tho^nns' '^;i ■ ht-nu, 5: jiav.'M.ids. 15: kiio, v : i o ta!. I 1 ■-' ' O(j!,!>o.vSNi. v. Natijkai,.—-inis was nvcrv close m...U-h. the Gordon 2nd vinni,,H by or.iv t»-o runa , .Slcivs: National, 73 ; GurdJn 2uei, "a J? c n°ulPal scorers were lor the National -Ambury 31, F. Wrigley 22; aad fur the i?n rd fO^"# ys urn^ 9l Cl°ndon 16' and Brown X *ot the Gordon Goldstono got 0 wickets for 13

MORE LYNAMITE OUTRAGES.

TIIKEE SIMULTANEOUS EX'

PLOSIONS.

Several Persons Injured

Great Excitement in London

(BY CABUS.-COPYKIGHT.)

London, January 24. Intense excitement has been caused here by a daring and well-planned attempt to damaco the Houso of Parliament and the Tower of London by dynamito explosions.

Early this afternoon the fust explosion occurred, dynamite having been lodged in tho first crypt under Westminster Hall. Tho windows of the hall were smashed by the concussion, and a largo hole was made in tho floor. Two policemen and some visitors who were present wore seriously

injured,

A few minutes later a second explosion occurred, the spot being under the Strangers' Gallery, in the House of Commons. The western end of tho Chamber was completely wrecked by the force of the explosion. One person who is suspected of having caused tho explosion was arrestod on tho Bpot.

Tho third explosion occurred about the same timo, tbo scene being at the White Tower of the Tower of London. Numerous visitors were present at the time, and four poisons wero severely injured. The windows in tho neighbourhood were broken, and tho buildingg sustained considerable damage.

LATER DETAILS.

A LADY SAW THE PACKET

DEPOSITED

The Peers Gallery and Liberal

Lobby Wrecked,

(Received January 26, 10.30 a.m.)

London, January 24,

In connection with the dynamite outrages, it has transpired that a lady informed a CJnatable who was on duty at Westminster Hall that she had observed some men place a parcel in the crypt, and while the policeman was in the act of removing it an

explosion ensued.

Several monuments in the Hall were con siderably injured.

About one hundred visitors hail quitted the Houso of Commons just before the ex-

plosion occurred,

The Peers' Gallery and tho Liberal lobby were completely wrecked.

The Opposition lobby, tho Strangers' Gallery, and many benches in the House, together with Mr Gladstone's and the Speaker's scats, wero injured by tho explosion. At *ho Tower, the armoury roof was blown open by dynamite, which was placed on tho staircase.

Five persons were seriously ilnjured, and thirty, including children, were slightly injured. A groat many stands of arms were destroyed by the explosion.

LATEST PARTICULARS.

Policeman Dying from His

Injuries

(Received January 26—12.50 p.m.)

London, January 25,

The poHccman who attempted to remove the parcel of dynamite which exploded at Westminster Hull is dying from the in juries he sustained.

Over a hundred apertures were made in the roof of the hall, near where the explo sion occurred. The contents of the banqueting hall, Council Chambers, and tower were much damaged by water during the extinguishing of tho firo caused by the explosion. Arrests Mado. A Canadian sailor, who was suspected of complicating In the outrage, and arrested, has since been released, and an Irish American has b^en arrested on suspicion.

The whole country is intensely indignant at the outrage.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs C. La Itoche and R. W, Moody, Justices of tho Poace).

Ab?en't Without LeaVe.—Arthur Cooper and Stephen Power were charged with boinfj absent without leavo from tho ship Lady Jooelyn on the 25th inst.—Piisoncra said they were guilty, but unintentionally so.—The mate said he wanted the men on board, and as thoywero willing to go, they wero discharged. P. O. Aci\ — Harry Williams was charged under this Act with being an habitual drunkard. — Prisoner said ho was sorry. Ho had taken brandy medicinally and it affected bis head.— Tills being prisoner's fourth offence, ho was sent to prison for one month, without tho option of a line.

.pnuNic.—Three persons, os each, and one 10s with costs.

Kobbing an OiicnAßD.—James Stewart, Thomas Donovan, John Hutloy. and Thomas Woods, four boys, were chargoi with stealing 15 bs apples on tno 2olh inst, the property of P. Comtskoy. Ksq — Sorgcant Pratt stated thecase. — Patrick (Christy deposed that ho was in the oinp.oy of Mr Comiskoy, St. George's Bay Koud. He saw tho four prisoners in the orchard ; three were up in She tree gathering tho apples, and lite boy ttewnrt was picking tho fruit from the ground. Ho arrested two of the boys and Iho other two bolted. Found a bag of apples. Ho could not state the valuo of them.—To the lit neb: Tho time of tho larceny was 11 in tho morning--Mr Comiakoy was about to speak in favour of the boy Stewart, when ho was inter in plod by Fcrgnant Pratt, who w'fbod the Bench to hoar evidence.— Constable McConnell arros'ol the boys on the charge.—Mr Comiskey said lie thought tho boy Stewart was com parativily innocent, and ho waß not &• birousof pressing the charge against him — Iho Bench . wished to hear the parents.—Mrs Stewart said she did all she could to instruct her boy in the right way. no was generally at work, but in this instance tho temptation was too strong. She would give him a severe whipping when sliegotholdofhim.—MrHutleyßaidhowasasea faring jiian: had given his son a touch of " Mis 3 Roper," as his back wouldsho w.—Mr Woods and Mr Donovan promised to mako the boys smart for Ihe theft.—Mra Chafer, of Swanson-stree", deposed to purchasing the apples of one of the boys for Is tki. Ho trade a pitiful plea, and said that the Maoris had given them' to get a breakfast. She pitied and purchased.—The Bench gave tho boys a severe scalding, and im posed a flno of 03 oach with costs, and value o£ fruit, viz, ils each.

A Husband's Threat.—James Andrews, labouror, was charged with threatening to anmhilaio his wife. Jane Maria, on the 2Uh inst.—Defendant eaid it might bo truo. Ho did not doubt it if Jane said so. -Mrs Andrews do posed that her husband had reached the third staga of intoxication, and was uproarious. He not only threatened to have her life, but broke open her bodroom.—Defendant said he tad spent 15 years of his life in the West .Indies, and could not stand the beer. It ahvoyi knocked him over. He would leave himself in the handa of the Bench, and if tho Bench liberated him he would tako tho pledge and forswear the beer frr over.—Tho Bench: " What do you say, Mrs Andrews V -Complainant: "I fear I cannot h ust James; it is the old unfulfilled promise !"- Husband: • Now, don't Jane. I long to ho at peace, and live with you !"-The Bench ordered defendant to find sureties to keep the peace for Six months, himself in £20, and two sureties in .£lO each-Mrs Androws: "I'll withdraw the latn *T f° U $ ease> Mr Cunningham: " Too

This was all tho business.

The Bad and Worthless.

are never iHiifaied or counterfeited. This la especially true of a family medicine, and it ia positive proof that tho remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it had been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up, and began to steal the notices in whioh the Press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to Induce suffering invalids to uso their .stufl instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar style to H. 8., with variously devised names, in which the word " Hop or "Hops" wfii-e used in .a way to induce pooj'w to btlieve the}-were tho earns as Hop Letters. A!) such pretended remedies or cure- no matter what their style or name is, and r-s;p-i.u!;- thoso wilh Iho word "Hop1 or -!w p uin Ult:lr namo' or iv any wa? connected with them or their name, are imitations oi counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of S|°™» UsfnotWDS but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green JTora on the white label, and Dr. sKnEMSS £, theglasa. Trust nothing else. DruggSS and Chenjiste are warned againat deaUaßin

UNKNOWN.

PASSENGER TRAIN W]ftl M Ptuscngcrs Killed and w j~ j A teukible accident occurred-^^MK.^ train last night near CootamuSwl Southern line. Owing to thetjJH! the embankment had given W4h!-jPI train rushed into the gap i a th"sflH§ ar.d was completely wrecked. Many of the carriages were "n: SSI und several passengers were jrHßißpl wounded. Tlie scone was ona'^^^P horror. Assistance has been sonf |p.? Further particulars will bg']jf§P^

UNKNOWN.

THE ADVANCE ON BSatej Anxiety for Colonel Stewart't ijjlt (by cajile.—com bight,) - i.*:fi Lobd WoLSEfcEY telegraphedf'^^H vernment that General Earle's eA. j^i reached Hammaband started foS»^ Abuhomed. General E,arle htdaMHj his forces at a point thirty-fiveii^^K|; The absence of any newe frosts (mm Stewart since the battle with tS^K^J near Abukela is causing some ani'thjra? The Arabs report that Qk& Herbert Stewart has arrived S^^H

UNKNOWN.

The Northern Steamship Goispt«;;S| lona, which, by her proloDged'wgiHE tho Islands, caueed some nnese arrived in harbour on Snnd»yVii3H She left this port on Novembsrj(iSJjS[ at Russell, and sailed again|j||H Shortly after that very bad wfflft»'ijl|§ commencing with a heavy g^^B^B and continuing till the lQth,■...,'sig|||| culty was experienced in keeping ifjjjp of horses which were on koard;mßsaH while forty sheep were washedi'Mulll the decks. On the morning||J|||^Bj was found that of the horeesoniij^Bi had been killed by trampling -mkSt other with the heavy rolling olUnfe^p and they were thrown -overDoay^^Jgp Island was reached at 8.30 p.tn?sii.ftjS| and left again at noon on thoßfsp|; rived at Noumea on the Uth.Mgß and left on the ISth for LonglSiiia rived there at noon on the '^aijMmml tons guano, and left on the 24ti;, jJEJ.i for Noumea. Half an hour]a{|uM shaft broke, and Captain Scott -foam necessary to put back, anchorage under canvas, As iagjfj means available of securing 'atsatu^WJ Robinson, the chief officer, «S^^^p others, left for Noumea in &2203hH They mado the trip in 7dy«. Hbriji^g experienced very fairweath^Sa^H man-o'-war Bruat was there, and'tjnH mawder consented to bring tholonfinSß gers and her broken shaft from t*|Jgi The shaft was repaired atNotuneg^BJ to Long Island by the brigantsffl^Kl Cloud, and the lona was eriaWs&lggj underlay again on the been there from November 22ijfeiMw was reached on Friday, the K'A^^ heavy weather passage, and left oc'ikira Auckland being reached as aboriSlfflß

UNKNOWN

(by telegraph—own conM6PsodH£ The Native Minister's HonHH Eox. Mr Ballaxce's deparW|M| postponed from Saturday cigl^Kl night. The Hinemoa leaves *|iHJ night. The Minister is accoajja|||jj Mr Butler,; Private Secretary, si ij|§ Secretary to the Cabinet, the! the trip for the benefit of k^SH^H Ballance has decided, alter TifegS kato, to proceed to Rotorua* ('oast settlements, thence to »*##i Bopata at Pologa Bay, and wl piffl be absent about a month. J B««| The Premier's MovemtSjjfj lion. Mr Stout returns iriiaMß day or two, probably W^n^ft;jSß| to accompany Mr Larnaui^^H| Tho Proposed Spflolal|*|J||J The Minister of Lands ioSH there is no truth in the ■™|^^^B Macandrew goes to Scotland rttliMH| ment of a Highland crbKHH^K| mont. , \' \:': ■'■:ssmsm&]''.'*l&B&

UNKNOWN

(by telegraph.—own csasjj||ggii||j Ax the sitting on Saturday,:.M|§H Burrow^ and Law were ProP°ftrja|if| dates for the ministry, Bn^-^f|f§i mously received for furtbßfi||^^Kjj|| Wesley Cullege, Aiickl«id^^^j|^^ William Kirk applied to '&« -^^ numerary on . "account^|MffiM yeare. The works of ihe>rtiidffiJi^Kj| Wesley College during t^y^.Bj|l| viewed/ It was decided^SjjjSHfl atudents, Messrs KothffalllMW^^ should commence circUlt^rj^^ffl^^^p

UNKNOWN

The dry weather of M$ |i§f led to the outbreak of a!an^^| A vast conflagration h raging & HK||| near Napier, and to-day in town state, that a.temolMjM^^ hold of the bush at CoromOTfflM last 35 hours this firo has rasj3Bf§ great destruction. The i?^Hh|^H G.M. Company has mana£§!|H battery and houses belongiflgjiCTMt pany, but the dangerlfl,opt|pjff'|^ffl reported that another big fireJ»ssaSl tion of Mercury Bay-has"sS|lgls||| munication between,that:sJi|f slip

UNKNOWN

Fkosi Captain Scott, of which arrived from NoOT*yßßfg|| learn of the tot-al wrMH- fij|if& mun-o'-wav La Clicre, off Br* j£<jjjf-f about CO miles from Noullßßlfel Chere, a vessel of about I)o?|H^K|f men I;, was going along jjßjflMKgjjifcji ', numbor of conviction with all sail set on top of ,L£HHM Buria. It is supposed tMl|jH is attributable to ; the iomsfMmm there. This was at 9;o' cJoo*laiHp every effort to get .the yffMßßß»ffi fruitless, so that she BP* reaching the phore safely. M |

We would draw att^isjsill|i. reserved Balo of niagniflcenH««^(|gK/ v at Grcytown, Avoudale. 5» 0 -Qa«#Sw«! the Land Mart of D. SV KvWJ« "KifiWjfl; 12 o'clock to-morrow. ™,c!p>lSSmi situated, being close to w^'lijsJ^Mffiiv St«.tion; the bußses (o aDSJ«iBHB tho property maoy times »sa,(i>M|| viow of the s>urro: nding WKgffiikMjli . {•■on any part of the ftUo™?rsPs^fti'; thelo k out U,zfi JhvX-d^s,!':' do better tl-.in s^f^SOTsH^*^' •n,v it io-.il ( v- ■ , I v), tlii ,l',Ir.i>SS*' in this rjpidij iiointfSOMJWMB^^HB; wiil te e;:U.'iK ilio K'itnii oottages at Vict^, J™4W*^Sir navinu a magniflcait aiwV I _] ls H;'*-SHBBi 2a minutes' walk froinPe;#H|l^« freehold building aHo.tmeM»»g|««|Mf field-street, only a shortißfiKaSHSKt street; a brick house to&aWßtKm&l] to Shelly Beach, with B%i«^H3i, and the lease for 18 yBMSwSHBHIB'S.f ment, situated in *^^J2kllMsHl'.'-' ---large water frontage.- xB .^^HH^H 12 o'clock. , . ji&gK

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAft! MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1885.



., . luuyas zuuyas luu/as M. Jlonnook .. Scratch Scratch Sciatch James Cummins .. Scrat h 2 7 II. Whiteside .. i\ sj Scratch J. Cossqn aj 5 2 5. MuKinluy ., 3) 7 ]2 J.HodKton ..31 7 1! J. Aegurs .. .. J 7 1> I). Box- ., .. 1 7 12 1.11. Uoj-nlon ..1 7 12 W. MoitKiii.. .. 5 U 9 \V. Wooda .. .. 6J 10 18 U. Crulx .... 0 It 15 A. Co. son 6 11 20 K.Ellis (i 12 22 It. Dunks .... 7 la 22 J. Con way .. .. 7 • )3 22 A.. Harpor .... 81 15 20 L>.Orr .. .. s >0 20



CiREAT CLEARIKO SALE!!!) PUKVTOUB TO UEMOVIXfi TO NKW ' PBBMIBES. MILNE & CIIOYCE KcspeeU'uliy tec to announco that in order to enter upon their Now Premises (now ap proaching complctioß) wiUtt a» ENTIRELY* HEW STOCK, They have deoldcd to offer THE WHOLE OF THEIR PRESENT WELL-KNOWN VALUABLE STOCK AT SUCH A REDUCTION' IN PRICE AS WIIA, ENSURE A SPKEDY CLEARANCK. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE HOUSE WILL BE QUITTED. Tho SHOP will bo CLOSED on THURSDAY, Sth INSTANT, For tho purpose of MARKING DOWN. SALE commences FRIDAY, 9th inst. AX EAMiY CALL If! SOLICITED. PREMISES CLOSE ON SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 0 r.M. MILNE & CIIOY CE, WELLESIiFA'-STREET.



PERSONS whose blood is thin and watery, take Woi.kb's Schxaits. FOUII SHILLINGS.—Better than ever ! Cone and buy them ! Children's Boots, 4 tof3.. a?- the Kconomy Boot Shops. H V W~E A R SLOPS!!! —Our 50* Em's roado to measuro in 0 oiu-3- — WoOLtAMS. Heady-money Tailor, ydenhntn House, foot, of Grey-street. !f\ kT WILK IN S, F. R. C.B. JLr CO.WSUI/I'XKQ AXD OPSBAT»tO-BimGEO». {sat hia Surgery for General Practicu, also B\'K. Ear, end Throat Diseases. JIOBNISGS, AiTKBMOONS, AWO KVKrr-NO*. Cooiultajion Fees very Moderate. Pr. WilkiNS spsnt seven yea'J-a nt Mo-jrcflelda fiye HospiftJ, Ijondon, under Messwi .'Sowmun »nd Cricnott. two at Throat Hospital, London, loven years Honorary Surgeon Alboruiospit al, »nd eight ytars at Ey*, Kr.r, and 'fla-oat In firmary.Melbonrne. Adjustsspectaolea :#"o sights. —Coasultiw: Booms, tjuoea-atreet (ni»r Poat aSico), Ancli'iand. mo M EST THE TIMES. In coaiaiuonce of bo many Drapers telling-off at Cost f-rice and Under, and not vkshinpf to be Underaolii, nnd having Bought a Larttu Lot of i Cheap Job l/moe, I will cive my Customers 9omo Grei'.t Bargains, which Inspection will ! I'.tflybeav out:— Spl»n?ia Stock Whito Calico, 2a lid doz 1,0*5 ?ds Good Grey Calico, L'd, vorth 3d, or la Yt*l doz 500 JS* Htrong Wide Flannel. IOJd, worth Is 3d StronKlVHo Blue Hcrge, 7{d yd Balancn Summer Stock or Prints, to clear at Cost: Price I.OCO yds Plain and Printed Sateens, nice pat terns, at Cost 50 Clolh TfiWecovora, printed and embroidered, to dear; 20 % discount off marked prico A Largo Stucfc of Dress Gnods. in all shades and materials, very much reduced in price, from V/ 0 Paics Blarfccts, very nunch reduced, to clear Larco Stock o.' Umbrellaa from Is 6d, Children's Strong Oatmeal Cloth, Hd yd 1,000 yds Ginghamß, nice pattorns, from 4Jd. Bush Hats.2id; Large LV>t Children's Thread Glorcs from 3d pair 30,000 doss Buttons, reduceil to l}d doz. A Great 350 dw Girls'and Woman's Hosiery from 6d pair, -worth double it Men's Strong Tweed Coats, On 9d; do Trou sers. Je lid pair Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests, "s lid; 50 Mon'a Strong Tweed Suiti, lte Gd Boys Knickcr Suits from Is 6a; Boys' Tweed Suits, long trouatrs, loa Men's Ootton Shirts from la; do White Shirts, Men's Strong Flannel Shirta and Drawers, 2s 3d JJoys' Felt HRts. Is Gd : Men's do, 2s large Lot of Boys' Slraw Hats, to clear, from 9d (half-price) Ijarge Lot of Remnants, marked Tory low, to " WILLIAM R. BEIDGMAN, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 288, UPPER QUEB3T-STRBET.



J QOBGBATO & C O. Ab future arrangomonta of our Departments preclude the retention of our CLOTHING STOCK i LATEtt THAN THK FOURTH OF NEXT MONTH, And in order that as little as possible may be. left for AUCTION on that date, we havo resolved to FURTHER REDUCE TUB ALREADY VERY LOW PRICES OF OUIt MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. This will enable all those who want Clothes to obtain thorn at | CONSIDERABLY UNDER HALE COST PRICJ E. This arranemont will hold good until 4ih FEBRUARY, AFTER WHICH OUR ORDINARY SCALE OF PRICES WILL BE RESUMED. Note the Address— j. o oSGRAYE & o° -204 AND 206, QOEEN-STREET. NO stimulent is more reliable than Wolfe's SCHNAI'P'S. , MR B. HOMBERG, Professor of Music, Upper PitUt. (opposite Public Baths). DR~i COBB BT T HAS REMOVED From Alfred-street to SYMONDS-STREET (opposite Choral Hall). Houbs ok Consultation : At Home—9 to 10 a.m., and 6to 8 p.m. At Aickin's—l2 to 1 and ito 5 p.m. When not engagod. "VTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. J. MoCarroll's is tho only Establishment in New Zealand whioh makes a speciality of Linens, Damasks. Towels, Diapers, Huckabacks, Handkorohiofß, &0., &0.. in nowest designs and beat patterns, Imported by him mreot from the Irish Manufacturers. The Public would do well to Inspect his goods, whioh aroofferod at tho lowest possible prices.—J. MoCarroll, 78, Victoria-street, four doors, abpyp Albert-street.



WILLIAMSON A VENUE,' SURREY HILLS. SPKC IA L N OTIC K. A limited number of CltaiOlC ALLOTMENTS in Wli I-I VJISDN a V'hN UK. distincd to be the finest st™ tin or about Auckland; 11U0 some in other sire U arc sow foil THIS b'IKST TIMR OI'KK KOK SALE. Terms- Oneflfth Cash, balance any timo wiihin live years. Instalments of So and up wards r caired. Interest, 7 percent, on unpaid balances. Trices nnd plans can be bad at Olllce, Short land- st roc ?. A. BOARDMAN, ARont.



SOMETiUKO QOITE New IN CABPETS.— The " Byzantine " Cirpet just imported by Gar lick anilcrauwoll is a novelty, having a gold thread worked into it. Pretty and effective. RugS, furniture, coverings, table-covers, anti maccaesaia to match, Brussels carpets from 3a 9d ; tapestry, from Is lid. Carpets made to fit any sized room.—Garllck and CranweLU



„ Bowing Machines, wholesale and retail.— D 8 Chamber •