SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

wrrra w * tito / TWB Evoning, 7.13 HIGH WATKKj To . morfowMorn i n g ig , o BUNSET.-Thia Evening, 7.16 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.C MOON'S AGJffi.-Flrst Quarter, 21th, 1.5 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAT. Clansman, 8.8., Farquhar, from Tauranga Oicnclg, s.s,, Amodco, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Macgregor, b.s,, Johnson, for Whangarci Waitaki, 5.8,, Crawford, for Whancarol Wellington, s.s.. Btophenson, for Whaugarci TJ-DAY. Gl^nelg, s.s,, Amodco, for Great Barrier . - i

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Tongariro—l case Kiin3.—D. Evitt, Queen-street. Por Vanduarc—so) packages blasting powder, 200 packiitrcj aborting powder, ICtons pip lead, 105 boxes tin plates, 170 koss wirci nails. 5 casks Hukford's fuso, 1 cask mixed paints, SO drun.s and 5 barrels linseed oil. ( bale 3 tool ba3kots, StO casks A , F. groaso, 42 tona corrug Ucd iron, 1 cask wiro.oljuics liro^, 12 bundles) gulvauis d hoop iron, 1 caw asbestos packing, 72 N'owctiEt'.c Krindstonps, 230 i)SCK:<|-;cs whito and ml Io id. patont dticra, dry colours, putty whiting, 1 caao canvass belli:)!,', i llorosby's pitent vortical ongincs. 2 uml 3 b.p., ii e.vsks bolia nuta, and coach screws, 3i5 b irs aiiftlc irons, 30 ca?U3 Blxect r.inc. 2 packareos tin ware, 1 case chait'cuttora, 1 disk Minion'B tiles. 2 bales seaming ropinß twine, lcask copper and br.is3 wiro. 2 ensks butt liingus, 3 casks milk pans. I packages sundry w. o ware, 2:!packuges Avcry's scales and w< i {liing niachines.lpncliouo ornaHiuutal ecroens and piciuroa, 1 oaso lire Irons, 2 casks anßlo brackets. 3 packages copper rivHta. brass and boat nails, 3 packages oil atovos and spirit lamps. S casks assorted tinned hollowaru, » casos fendors (assortud). 1 pnckage wood knobs, horso cllppora, &0.. S packages brushwaro, 2 caska Bad irons, 1 caso firo irons. 1 case paint bruskos (Kent's). I ca.so chart' knives, 1 enso hay knives, 2 casks Lookwood'a iiles, 1 cask tinsmith'a wiro, 3 ciiakH, copper furnaea pans, i! casks tinsmiths wiro and hardware 2 packages leal her bolting (sirßl'' '»ul duuDle), 11'nak cabinet br.iss foundry (assorted), 3 casc3 toola (Shotlicld) waortod, il casea fondord (assortei), " casks charcoal uox-lross, S casos kaifo-clcuning innchinefl, 1 caso cliisols and gouges, &c.; 6 p'aokagos NettlofoW'a iron »nd 'irasa screws, 1 cask stablo lantoros, lcaso flro-irons, 2 caso kitchen fciidora and sundry hardware, 1 cask brass buf s aid sundry, 1 cask sundry brass foup.-liy, 1 cask paint brushcx, moasurlOß tapes, and ilh hooks, 1 case bird-cnges, 1 caso tinsmiths' machines (assorted), S packages Eley's caps, cartridges, and casos (assorted', I caso patent mail axles, 8 cases coach and cart sprinKs, 2 paokagos Nettlofold's screws (aesorted), 1 oask axle pulloys, 2 cased copying-presses. 1 cask gas pipe fitting?, U0 kegr» olout nails, spikos. 4.tko»(S floor brads, 7 kegs spouting splkoa, 48 rolls wira netting, 03 paokugrs (GO h.p. steam-engine and rolls) for the N.Z.lron and Steel Co., 95j>aokagc3 Ship ehandicry (largo assortment).—'/, and S. Morrin and Co (Limited).

Inwards Coastwise. — Pukapuka, from Tairui, with 23.861 ft sawn timber; Ruakako, froii Afahurangi, with 31 totara piles; Lee, from jHtihurausji, with 30 tons of firewood.

OtrnvARDS Coastwise.—Ghost, for Orowa; Medora. for Awanui, via Whangaruru: Ptika pnka, for Tairua; Lizetto, for 'flmmcs; Atilonta, for Tairua; Lee, for Mahurangi.

Thess. Glenelf} arrived from Morcnry Bay and Tairua at an early hour this morning, and loft for tho Great Barrier at 10 a m.

,The ship Hermiono will complete her loading for London about tho middle of next weok. She is expected to clear at tho Customs this day week, and sail on Monday, the 26th inut.

Tho schooner Endeavour, which is now in dock undergoing a general uvorhaut gcos from hnre to Samoa, where sho is to be handed over to new ownors.

The 5.3. Thomas Russell will probably arrive irjra Napier and Gisborno luto this eveinlng, Sho leaves again for the eauio port on Monday evening,

Tho following of the Union Company's staatnere will arrive during nexo week:— K'jtornu (at Onohnnga), from Jlolbourno Tia ftsnthorn ports, Ulooday, in a m.; BlngaToomu, from Sjdnoy, Tuesday; Southern Cross, from aouthorn ports, Tuesday.

Tbo barqun Glenlora. which is now 7:5 days out from London, nnd may be oxnootod to arrivovory shortly, is in command of Captain Sargeant, who previously vißited this port as chief oilicor of tho Bhip Halcione. The Glenlora ■will probably load hero for London, to Hollow the Laira,

Tho barque Laira will commence loading fur London, under chartor to tho New Zealand Shipping Company, about Monday, thu 20th inst., when Bbo will most likely be in the berth at thn Railway Wharf now occupied by the Bilp Hertnione.

The schooner Fanny Thornton cannot remain here long enough to permit of her entering for t ie Champion Trtfiing Ilace at tho annual re- Kittu, Sho will leave for Tairua next wook, tiera to load timber for New Caledonia.

The p.s. Clansman arrivod from Tauraaga this mining. Passengers :—Professor Smith and Mrs Smith, Rev. K. Burrows, Judge Wilson, M^fsrs G, Shaw, A. SI. Ross, Roper, It. Shaw, F.etchor. K. Puckleo, Kensington, Knee (2), Filoy, Mcsdamcs Kitchie, Duffus, Wormall, K>eo (2), Wicks, Jti-se3 Crisp, Liinpc. Browning, X Mnhun, Farqnhar. The Clansman left again for Waiwero, at 2 p.m.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Thames,tbiaday.—Sailed: Crcstof IhoWave, f jr Timara, with J2.GCO feet timber.

HGisBORNic, Friday. — Arrived : Wairarapa' from Auckland, 2 p.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stak Ofllco, ihlis day.

MKBSRS CABDINK3 AND TAYLOR held their usual Friday's sale of poultry, produce, fruit, finoy goods, and drapery, and report a good nttendunco and fair prices averaged through all departments. Poultry: Young fowls, Is 3d to Is a*; full-grown fowls, 1? lOd to 2s lOd; young ducks, la; full-grown ducks, Is 7d to 2s Zd. Young pigs were in groat demand, a lot being entered sold freely from Ga 9d to 13s (id; medium size pigs, 15s to 30s each ; hens with clutches of chlcks,3nto7sGd; Cochin Chinafowls.Sa lid : tur koy.^H-id; geese.ia Cd; oottledog.Ca; Cockorel Hpanlol pup. (is; g( 1 Iflnchcs, Is 3d; 2 paraoquc ts and caste. 12s (id. Frnit: Pears, l(d to 2Jd; iipplea, 2d to 3d; peache3 5d per doz.; plnms, sa. Produce: Poiatoes, Ss 9d to 4s 9d ; onions. Id to ljd; choose, 2Jd to 3d per lb, according to samplu; honoy, od par lb; wheat, 3s to 3s 6d; cats, 3a Cd; chaff, 2s 6d: "bran. 6a; sharps. 6a; oatmeal, 3a Bd; flour, 5.% to £11 10s per ton; ■barley, 2* 6d. Grocories: Tea In haK-cbeats, Is Id to 23; tea in boxes. \iz to 19s 6d; candles, 8J to 9J per lb; eufiar, 3d to 3Jd; rlco, Ida 6d per o'ilb bag. A consiprnment of bottle beer, pints Ho.d at 3s to 3s (id por doz Hams and bacon are vjry sesreo. Inquiry for the same. The drapery' jewellery, and fancy goods are cleared at prices satisfactory. Mr George Sibbln report 3of his Friday's sale of grocery, grain, fruit, etc. Fowl wheat, 2s to 2s 3<l; maize, la 3d to la Cd: oats. 2s lOd to 3s 3d; provincial hams, Id to 7d; bacon, 3d to od; Canterbury hams and bacon. 9d to lOd; cheese, f>d to old ; jams, 03; flour, 9a to 12s; tran |5a 6d ; sharps. 6e; potatoes, fA to £1 10s per ton; tea, 17s to 20b por box; bisonits, lid; apples, 2}d to 2Jd.

Notices to Correspondents.

Subscriber.—According to racing rule, horees by the same sire, out of different marcs, are not half-brothers.

Births.

HERON.—On January 14th, at Arney Road, Rerauera, the wife of Q. A. Heron of a son. HOLT.—On tho 15th hist., at her residence. Nelson-street. Auckland, tho wife of Jacob Holt (late of Rochdale, Shoffleld, Leeds, and Manchester, Kngland) of a daughter, still born. KILLIP.—On January 15th, at Brighton. Par nell, tho wife of Thomas William Killip of a son.

Marriages.

ECCLES-RUSBELL.-On January lith. at the residence of tho bride's brother, Surroy Hills. Auckland, by the Rev. D. Bruce, Alexander Eccles, of Napior, to Jeanio Barr, youngest daughter of the late Mr John Russell.

Deaths.

MARBDEN.—On'January 16th, 1885, at Harbour View Houpe, Shortlandßtreet, Auckland, Now Zealand, Annie J. Marsden, second daughter of Joseph Daniel Marsdcn, of EdmontOD, Middlesex, England, of consump tion. OLDFIKIjD.—On January 17th, at tho Provincial HosDitnl, Samuel AbaoluniOldflold.of Wuiuku, aged 69;

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

SATURDAY. JANUARY 17, 1885.

m For the cause that laoka assistance. For the wrong that needs resistant*. For tho future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The letter of H.R.H. the Prince of i Wales, sent to the several colonies by ,' virtue of his office as President of the { Royal Commission appointed to \

organise and carry out an exhibition oi the products, manufactures, and re sources of the Colonial and Indian Empire, treats the subject in a very ■practical way. After soliciting a con tribution from each colony towards the guarantee fund .of ,-£50,000, His Royal Highness describes the preparations forthe exhibition, which will be held jn May, 1886. The letter then continues:—

Much interest is takon in this country in the woods of tho various colonies, mid I should bo glad to lind thnt whero cases are requisite for tho display of goods, thoso cases should bo mndo from tho nativo woods of your colony, in ordor Unit a com plete representation may bo practically shown. With roforonco to tho building stones and marbles of your colony, I would suggest that tlioy should bo sent over in tho form of pcdestiiU;, a sketch of which in en closed. As it is possible that the various colonial Governments participating In tho Kxhibi lion may dosiro ns its outcome that n per nmicnt colonial museum should ho formed in London, it has been suggested that thoro :u-o strong reasons for showing tho adapta bility of tho products of your colony ifonor ally in as practical n inannor »« poseiblo. It would bo desired that Urn raw product should bo displayed in connection with tho manufactured article. 1 havo decided thnt commemorntlvo medals .should bo given to nil thoso taking part in tho Exhibition, and ] trust to iinvo tho assistance of specialists of known roputo, who will commence to innlco, at tho opening of the Exhibition, ox htiustivo lO.rorts on tho resources of tl 0 colony. Those reports will bo issued at an oarly stago, and will toko the placo of tho jury system of previous Exhibitions. Special arrangements will bo provided for tho practical illustration by one special kitchen of nil the colonial frozen ment in dustries and of tho colonial preserved meat, lirh, and vegetables, should you be nblo to announco that tho various producers through your Government avo prepared to furnish tho uocossary supply. This do partment will bo carried out by tho Hoyal Commission itself, in order that duo par ticipation of the various interests concorned may bo maintained. There will also bo a colonial fruit and vegetablo market, An exhibition of colonial wines will also be organised by tho linyal Commiaainn. I send you this letter in duplicate, and trust you will havo tho kindness to com municate its substance by tolegram to your Government and forward my despatch by the oarliost mail.—l havo tho honour to bo, sir, your obediont servant (signed), Aliiekt Edward.

There is no appeal to sentiment in these proposals. The utility of the Exhibition is placed before business men in a thoroughly business way, and we are sure the people of this colony will heartily respond to an invitation which offers such substantial advan tages for advertising the products of the colony abroad. The Government will no doubt endeavour to arrange that the leading exhibits catalogued for the ap proaching Industrial Exhibition at Wellington shall be forwarded to the larger display in London. Bat the long advance notico of the South Ken sington Exhibition will enable manu facturers and producers to prepare special exhibits, and it should become an object of national ambition among tiie colonists to make Now Zea land appear to advantage, both in the number* Jand variety of its wares, among the scattered members of the great Empire brought into friendly rivalry at this monster show. It is very desirable that the Royal President's suggestions with regard to the products for which promi nence is sought should receive atten tion, and also the manner of their pre paration for exhibition. The sugges tion for a special display of woods is one that merits the particular attention of the timber and cabinet-making indus tries of this city.

Auckland as a Naval Station.

A VKBY timely notico of motion has boon placed on the business paper of tho Harbour Board by its Chairman tor consideration at tho next meeting. It runs as follows : — "That this Board forwards to tho Lords of the Admiralty an expression of regret that Now Zealand hns been omitted from tho list of thoso placos whoro it is intended to provide permanent stations or rendezvous for the vegsols of Hor Majesty's Navy in tho South Pacific. That tho Board further makes representations as to tho special suitability of tho port of Auckland aa a naval station, and that full informa tion regarding docking and conliug facilities bo forwarded, togothnr with tho opinion of Hiß Excellency, Sir Wm. I). Jervois, as re eontly given in an official roport on harbour dofonces. That tho Lords of tho Ad miralty bo informed that nucli land, having doop water frontago, as may bo required for tho purposo of dopAt will bo provided, and that no largo expenditure will bo necessary to rendor this harbour convenient and available for tho vessels of tho Iraporial Navy in theso seas." If wo interpret tho wording of this roso lution aright, it is nob moant as an ad miscrecordnim appoal ta th« Admiralty for a m»noy grant to fortify Auckland harbour, or spend monoy here in order to fit this port for accommodating tho vessel! of Her Majesty's Navy. Our morning contemporary, in a recent issue, accused tho Imporlal Oovornmont of meanness for resolving to apply tho yoto recently taken for naval coaling stations only to tho fortification of Crown colonies. Wo beliovo tho citizens of Auckland will repudiate any sympathy with that charge. What right have wo to ask tho ovorbur daned taxpayors of England to spend money on Auckland harbour '! No ono who ha? studiod tho history of this colony will accuso tho Mother Country of a want of generosity or liberality in its dealings with tho colo nists. Tho freo gift of millions of pounds worth of Crown lands, to say nothing of tho military oxpendituro and the guarnntoo of a million and a-half of our in debtedness, would bo answor enough to tho accusation. Wo do wish, howovor, to keep woll beforo tho Admiralty the advantages of Auckland as a great naval depOt, and to declare our readiness to meet them in overy voasonablo way, if thoy will adopt this port as one of tho principal stations in tho South Pacific. Wo apprehend that this is tho idea Mr Aickin has in view, and most cordially endorse it. Auckland has no oc casion to go hat in hand to theltnporial Go vernment for help. The claims of our port can stand on their own merits if properly re presented, and it will pay us to spend money, if necessary, in satisfying tho re quirements of the Admiralty, should they determine to avail themselves of f,ho offer of a deep-water frontogo for their dep6t hero.

A piece of wasto land which adjoins the factory of the Tobacco Company in tho Beach Road between the Railway Station and Mechanics' Bay is about to bo cut up into building sections and offered for salo. For many years past it has been in tho un disputed possession of various fishermen, who have bought and sold tho rights appertaining thereto in blissful ignorance of the fact that someone other than themselve3 owned it. An action which was determined in the Supreme Court this morning, however, reinstates the rightful possessor, who is Mr F. Greenwood, of Motueka, Nelson, acting as trustee for the widow of tho late Chancellor of tho Now Zealand University (tho Hon. H. J. Tancred). The exjrjpriatcd squatter is a fishmonger named Hamilton, who bought his shadowy claim from a well-known Gaelic peddler in fish named Peter Smith, who in his turn had bought out for £25 tho rights of a previous fisherman squatter. Smith did not do badly by tho land, as he derived a rental from it for six years boforo selling. Mrs Tancred's trustee holds tho property for hor undor a Crown grant.

At tho meeting of St. Thomas's pari-hioners last evening, tho report published in our yesterday's issue was road and adopted. In moving its adoption, Mr Hamilton said the services of the Church i had been specially praised by Bichop Cowie as bright and altractivc. Hp. also men tioned that £21 had been raised by the Sun day-school for a new bell. Mr ijurknesi Hamilton was again nominated as minister's warden,, and Mr Olive elected people's warden. The following were chosen as vestry:—Rev. J. W. Alloway, Messrs Wallington, Austen, R. W. Evans, Joll, Binstead, Laing, Henderson, Bain, and Cornish. Votes of thanks to the vestry and wardens, Miss Hamilton (for her services as organist), the choir, Mr Slyfield (Secretary of "envelope system !>), and Sunday-school Superintendent (Mr Slyfield), and teachers, were carried by acclamation. -

Amongst tho obituary notices which ap peared in our last issuo was that of Paul 'llodgoTß, a commercial traveller represent ing in theao colonies tho well known firm of Christopher Johnson and Co., cutlers, of Sheffield. Tho deceased arrived from iSydnoy about a week ago, and put up at the Albert Hotel. Ho was suffering from consumption, and every attention was paid him by Mr and Mrs Roberts. On Tuesday he was confined to hia bod, and Dr. Hooper was at once called in. Medical aid, however, was of no avail, and tho pationt breathed hia last vestcrday morning, at!) o'clock. Later in the clay Drs. Hooper and MacMullcn niado a post mortem examination of tho body, and certified to tho causo of death ds being phthisis jmaanothorax. Tho funeral took placo at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and waa attended by the Mayor and repre sentatives of tho ironmongery firms of tho city. Tho body waa interred in tho Angli can Cemetery, tho llov. W. Tobbs conduct inn "'0 funoral norvice. Mr llobeits has cabled to Messrs Johnson and Co. iuto'li gonco of tho dentil.

Ono of tho Pishing Club'.s enjoyable ex cursions took place this afternoon thu pa. Tuinui convoying a largo party to tho Kungitoto ti«liin^ ground. Tho Chinch and llio 1-inv wero partioultvrly well ropro sontod, and thoro woro also v good repre sentation of (lio fait-sox. Tho lii u'. com position for Mr VV. Altkou's spojiul pii'z) WHS to lake i>liv;o thio nftornoor. At present Mi«s Funny NN'iuto ai.d J' i * Florence White tie for first placo.

Tho negro Brown, -\\J:o was shot n Darby-struot a fortnight ago, ban so far rocovorod from hi.i injuries that ho has boon placed on ordinary diet a^ain. It is ex pected that he will bo ablo to appear in Court about tho end of next weok.

Tho manager of tho Old Men's Kcfiige ilonires to acknowledge two parcels of hats kindly sent by MrFontou, of Queen-street, i'or the ui-e of tho inmates.

Tho inoomo of tho Auckland Board of Education for tho current year is estimated al; i' 82,537 10.^; expenditure, £81,407118 2d. Tho building fund expenditure is esti matod at £1(5,752.

In tho courso of two weeks Miss Gonoviovo Ward, an actress of high English reputa tion, opona for a season in Abbott's Opera Houso. So great in tho interest felt in tho cvont that tho box oflice has already boon oponed and n. nnmbov of tickets taken up.

A lecture on " Profilos " was delivered at tho Tompornnco Hall last ovoning by Professor 0. E. Hugo, beforo a foir audience. Tho lecture was an interesting and ontor taining one, tho delineation of tho charac ters of a number of porsons in tho audience being particularly amueing.

In a paragraph in last evening's iesuo an nouncing tho Kov. Mr Carter's resignation, the word " desert" was erroneously inserted for the word "demit."

Tho Kov. Dr. O'Callaghan has accepted tho incumbency of the Epiphany parish, and will commence his ministerial labours to-morrow.

Last ovoning occasion was taken by tho boarders at tho Clarendon Hotel to colebrato tho birthday of Mr Charles Thompson, of tho Low is Dramatic Company. Mr Thompson was tho recipient of a number of presents —including a pursoof Hovoreigris and a handsoino gold ring—which were accompanied by an address.

An inquest was held at tho Royal Hotel, Oncluinga, yesterday, before Dr. Philson, on the remains of tho Into \V. 1) Bauer, and a verdict of "Found drowned" ro turned. Tlioro were no marks of injui tes on tho body, which was examined by Dr. Scbll, and thoro was only ■!$ fcot of water in tho cenlro of tho woll, which camo up to within 13 inches of tho mouth of it. A plank form ■ ing part of tho covering in tho ccntro hud been shifted.

Mr Ponsonby Peanocko, Assistant In spGCtor of Schools, has addressed tho fol lowing letter to tho Board of Education :— " With rofcrenco to Uio proceedings of tho Board at thoir meeting respecting* cer tain newspaper paragraphs rolativo to a jndginent summons for debt having boon issued against mo, whilo acknowledging tho correctness of tho reports, I bog most respectfully that tho Board will bo co kind ni to appoint a committoo boforo whom I can lay tho prosent position ol my attaint, togothor with an explanation of tho circum stances which havo led thorcto." In ac cordaneo with this request, tho Board yostorday appointod a committee consisting of tho Chairman, Mossrs Clark and Cooper, and I'rofossor Tucker.

The concert given in tho Lornoetreot Hall Lift ovening.undsr tho auypiocs of tho ladies of tho Guard of Honour attached to St. Patriok's Cathedral, wos woll attended. Among tho?o present were His Lordship Bishop Luck, Monsignour Fynos, and other of tho Catholic clergy, Tho programme includod tho following items :—Duet (violin and piano), "Trovatoro," Mr K. Mahonoy and Miss Kirby ; duet (vocal), "Danube Kivor," Aliases Lorigan ; ballad, "Forgot," Miss Fernandez; recitation, "How Wo Boat the Favourite," Jlr Hunter; song, "Wait ing," Miss A. Lorigan; eong, " Now, My Courago " (from "Maritana"), Mr Sceats ; chorus, "Carnival" (Rossini), Messrs Scoats, Wright, and Jennings ; piano solo, "Storm at Soa," Mips I). lynch; song, "Irish Emigrant," Mr Jennings; song, " Lovo but Mo Alono," Mies C. Lorigan ; song, "Star Upon Star," Mr F. Wrights pong, "Tapping fit tho Gardon Gate," Misa Connolly; duot, "FlotvorG.ithorers," Missos Fernandez and Lynch. Tho concert con cluded with tho National Anthem.

Thoro wna a good nttondanco at tho annual meoting of St. Sepulchre's parishioners hold last evening. From tho report it appeared that tho congregation hadincrcasedduring tho last twelvo months, while tho offertory was groator than last year by £79 7s Id. Tho ordinary offortory amounted to £730 14s 2d ; spocial offer tories, £237 os (id : total offertories, £967 19s Sd. Tho total receipts from all sources (including contribution of £100 from St. Barnabas's to assistant minister's stipond, and £48 2s recoivod In tho provloua year for memorial windows) amounted to i;,lD!)0 19s sd. Tho roport was adopted. Tho Chairman regretted that Mr Batgor, who had rondered valuablo services as minister's warden last year, declined to stand again. Mr Frederick Kissling was thoroforo nominated in his placo, whilo Mr 11. N. Garland was appointed i peoplo's warden. Tho vestrymen wore chosen as follows: Messrs lid. Harker (troasuror of last year), J. Batger, J. B. Stonoy, G. I. Pierce, C. S. S. George (secretary to vostry), E. H. Hammond, U. Coopor, Arthur Heather, Shirloy Hill, and C. W. Honory. Messrs H. GlHillan, Jun., and K. W. Evans wore elected auditors. It was unanimously agreed to increase tho stipond of tho Kov. J. K. Davis for this yoar by £50, half of this increase to como from St. Barnabas's Church Committee. Tho vestry woro ompoworod to approvo of any plan that might be submitted to thorn for tho enlargement of St. Barnabas's Church, and to arrango for tho salo or loaso of tho site in Symonds-streot. Resolutions wore also passed authorising tho vestry to incur tho nocosaary expenditure entailed by the cutting down of Kybor Pass Road and Burloigh-street; to raise tho necessary amount for tho erection of a now parsonage, by mortgago of the parsonage site In Bur leigh.-Bt.reet; and to deviso somo moans for tho raising of funds for tho purchaso of a new organ, and to obtain plans and specifi cations of a suitablo instrument.

A further consignment of art troasures from the generous hand of Mr J. T. Mac kolvio has arrived by the ship Vanduara for the people of Auckland. Until the Art Gallery ia roady thoy will bo deposited in the Museum, where an early opportunity will bo taken of exhibiting them upon the walls. Tlio collection is as follows:— Framed Oil Paintings: " Feeding the Chicks," by W. Homsley j "The Game of Mora," by P. G Gilardi; " Neapolitan In torior," by W. Constantino. Framed Wator Colour Drawings : Studies of sheep, by \V. Gosling ; studies of figures, &0., by W. Gosling; " Lymington, Hants." Sketches (10 in number) by H. Buttam Willis, R.W.S,:—A bull, two sketches'of cows-, heads of Highland cattle, pencil sketch of a cow and ditto of a calf in one frame, two sketches of horses in ono frame, one sketch of a horso, two frames of land scapes in Gloucestershire; one landscape (being study of trees), ono laudscape in water colours. Sketches (14 in number) by A. P. Nowton, 11, W.B.:—Three .frame studies in sepin. In water colour : Edge of a Highland forest, study of Essex barges, study of Highland scenory, study of a bridge, study of a British tree, etndy of ruins, Scotch piuo and bridge waterfall, beaches and Highland landscapes, lake mvl mimijii-ms, study of a boat, I

In addition to tlifft there is a portfolio con tainin" scvcui'ei:a pencil anil i;vo watov colour sketcboe, by H. B. Willis, E.W.R ; one pencil and six water colour sketches, by A. P. Newton, R.W.S. ; twenty-two pencil sketches-on six cards, by E. W. Cooke, R.A.; eight pencil sketches of Cannes, Nice, Treveß, &c , by H. Pilleau ; six studies of animals in water colours, by 11. Hills; one water colour sketch, land scape, old style, by an unknown artist; three lithographs of pen and ink sketches of South Australian life and scenery, by G. Hamilton.

Wo understand the Auckland Christian Doctrine Society intend arranging for a grand national concert on St. Patricks night.

At the request of the Minister of Educa tion, tho Board of Education Inspectors will, undertake the inspection of the Kohi 'maratna Industrial School, St. Stephen's Orphanago, and Thames Orphannge.

The ferry steamer Alexandra, with Mrs Glover and party loft, for Waiheke or othor islands in that vicinity at 10 this morning.

A batch of twenty splendid draught mares and goldings woro offered for sale at tho Haymarket yestorday, and eovonteon woro disposed of. They wero the property of Mr] Imrio,-and wore all bred on tho Taiori, in Otago. A fine bay mare brought £05, a black golding £32, a bay guiding .C 32, whilo tho majority of tho others variod from £23 to £20 each. Only th'rco animals realised loss than £20.

A subscription lint to tho proposed now Mount Koßkill Church, allowing promisee of contributions to tho oxtent of .ft>7, was laid on tho table at tho meeting of St. Sepulchre* parishoncrs last night. A vote of thanks was paeaod to Mr James Paco for tho pift of a half-acre sito for tho church on tho Mount l'oskill Road.

Tho ' whuloboat raeo arranged for tho Auckland Annual Regatta piomises to roaliee the most sanguine < xpoctations of its promoters. Tho prizes woro fixod at £100, nnil Union Company's Cup £sO| and £25 ; conditional that thoro should bo ton or moro entries, This number is looked upon as iilrendy secured by tho crowsin training viz., Waitomata, Pongonby, Onehunga, Manukau, North Shoro crow (not connected with tho Club), Wellington (twocrews), Thamos(two crows), and Wairoa. It is also likely that Waitara will furnish a crew, whilo both Ponsonby and Waitemata can malte up good socond orows if it is considered oithor nocesanry or desirable.

At a meeting of tho Auckland Naval Artillery hold last night, Captain Loßoy read letters ho had recoivod from tho City Council and tho directors of tho Auckland and New Zealand Timber Companies, ac knowledging tho willing and oifectivo ser vices rendered by tho Brigade at tho mill fire last Saturday. Tho Auckland Timber Company enclosed a cheque for 10 guineap, These well-earned tokens of ap preciation wero acknowledged with ploa suro by tho members of the corps, who woro conspicuous among thoso who distin guished themselves in the heat and blaza of the conflagration.

Tho Executive Committoo of tho Auck land Agricultural and Pastoral Association havo received a telogram from tho Soorotary of Public Works respecting tho leasing of tolls on tho Panmure Bridge, Tho matter was considered at a meeting yesterday, when it was agreed, " That having heard the telegram received from the Public Works Office by tho Vico-President, and consider ing it in connection with tho promise given to a deputation from this Committee by the lato Minister for Public Works, tho leasing of the tolls on tho Panmuro Bridge at the commencement of tho curront year is a breach of tho pledge given to the deputa tion j and further, that tho continuation of the toll rates in this provincial district is a hindranco to prosperity and detrimental to the bost intercuts of tho country." It was further rosolvod, "That tho Secretary send a cony of tho resolution to the Minister for Public Work*."

Tho morabcrs of the A Battery of Artillery aio requested by advertisement olsc wheru to attend a full-dross parade in tho Drill Shod next Thursday evening.

"Social Life," a short sermon by the BUhop of Bodford, will bo delivered In fit. Jltitlhew's Church to-morrow inornine. In tho «voninu' the Incumbent will preach ono of a sorics of sermons dealing with scientific sub jects, entitled "Tho Evolution of Ll(?lit." Oil'et'tovies will bo taken during tho day for tho Molnnoeiiin Mission.

The Kov. Mr Bice, of tho Molane."ian Mission, will officlato In tho Bayflold Mission School at S.FO o'clock tomorrow afternoon. In pluco ot the Hoy. \V. Caldor. Tho Itev. Mr French, from Taranaki, la oxptctcd io tnko tho ovening sorvico at 8u Mark'd Church, Xicmuora, to-morrow, ,

Dr. J. L. York lectures in tho Opera House to-morrow nliht ph " Tho Kolonco of IJf>, and How to bo Happy." An Amorican paper says that ho In "n. vigorous and deep thinker, and ono of th« mO3t Iniprnsßivo orators that America has aver produced,"

The Sydney Hall Company haro in structed Mr It. Arthur to nell tholr prosent, Btoolc by auction, and the extensive salo will oommenco al noon on Tuosday next, Tho Btoelc. which Is valued (it £5,000, comprises gold und sllvor watches, clooks, joircllory, electro waro, &c. As th« object of the wile is to clear off preparatory to entering upon largo now pro mises, and 04 overy article olFured muat bo told, tliore is a rare opportunUy offered for BOCUrinK gonulno fioodn at low prices. Tho stoo'j 1b now on vlow &>. tho temporary promises in Queen street, opposite Iho Hank of Austra lia! (i.

TELEGRAMS.

Namkr, this day.—Tho Harbour Beard has resolved to take a poll of tho ratepayers on Tuesday. A caso of Bticking-up occurred early on Friday morning. A man named Watts, returning homo by Dickon's shed, was eet upon by two mon who robbed him of eight notes. Tho robbers wore arreeted this morning and remanded.

Blenhbim, this day.—The borough valua tion for 1885 is £25,305, an increase oi £3,272 on 184

Ddnedin, this day.—ln the champion draught* tournament lost night, Little was the winner, with a close finish for second place between Morris and Hood.

Accident at the Dock.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir, —In tho interest* of the working classes, but moro especially in that of a division of thorn, I call your attention to aa accident that occurred at tho dock works, North Shore, whon a poor follow was in jured by material rolling down on him, his log from the kneo downwards boing lacer ated, and his ankle, according to the opinion of thoso that removed him, put out. Bo that as it may, he was crippled. But what I point out as gross cruelty and call your attention to is their removing him to Mr Fallon's old building about 11 or coon after, and allowing him to remain thero till 12 noon. Shame I shamo 1 Tho interpretation of this by hie mates is that by waiting till tho dinner hour a dray would bo at liberty, and tints siivo taking it away from its work; but his piteous moaning bespoke his pain, and lie ought to havo been removed at once. Sir, I am not working thore myself, and only write in tho interests of humanity. It ia high time there was supervision thore. I refer not personally to tho contractor; ho ennot bo always thero. — Yours, &c, Humanity.

Imperial Federation.

(To the Editor).

Sin, —It appears to me that tho telegram from Router to tho effect that Sir Saul Samuel oxpressed tho opinion that federa tion is a delusion, and at tho same time stated that the colonies ought to pay to the Imperial Government tho cost of their naval protection, Is capable of some explana tion. Mr W. X Foster, M.P., who is a leading exponent of Imperial federation, advocated, as one of its greatest advantages, tho proposal to unite in defraying tho cost of an Imperial navy. It is probable that what Sir Saul Samuel denounces as a delusion is an Australian federation.-— Yours, &c, U.K.

NATIVE LAND DISPUTE.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day, Auckland readers will remember that Eone time ago Messrs Grice and Walker concluded the purchase of two blocks of native land at Papacu, near Cambridge, and that when they took possession of the land thore was some troublb with tho former native owners, and that the latter wore lejected by the new proprietors of tho blocks in question. The natives now seek satisfaction at law, and an action is set down for hearing on the 22nd instant, at the Supreme Court sittings in Auckland, in which the former owners are plaintiffs. The natives have jsubpooned tho Under secretary of Lands and tho Minister of tho Native Departaent to produce papers and evidence in support of the plaintiffs' conten tion thatthe present occupiers haveno valid title to the block in question. The officials referred to, Messrs Elliott and Lewis, left last night por Rofcomahana,

MINING NEWS.

Thames, this day

New Prince Imperial.—ln the westward drive at Nq. 7 level, No. 2 lode showa frequent colours of gold, and were it moie regular in formation something more sub stantial might be expected. Dart.—ln consequence of the scarcity of water, crushing operations at Bull's battery are brought to a standstill,

INQUIRY INTO TIRE WRECK OF THE BRIG ANNABEL.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M., and Ciiptain Prater, Nautical Assessor.) Mb Hudson Williamson, Crown Solicitor, conducted the inquiry on behalf of Mr Hill, Collector of Customs,

Mr Samuel Heskoth appoared for Captain Neil McDonald, Mr Williamson said that a preliminary inquiry into the loss of tho vessel had been hold beforo Mr Christie Smith, officer ot Customs at'Kaipara, but the results of that inquiry woro ho unsatisfactory that by in structions from tho Marine Department, Mr Hill now appliod.undor tho 240 th section of tho Shipping and Seamen's Act, for an in quiry into tho causes of the wreck. Thomas Hill, olticor of Customs, deposed that ho hud been instruated by the Secre tary of the Marino Department to apply for further inquiry, and in purauaneo of auch directions ho had instituted this inquiry.

Noil McDonald, lato master of the brig Annabel, which was lost on the 2nd January last, deposed: A formal inquiry was held on tho sth instant. Ho gave certain replies at that inquiry, which will bo found on tho Wreck Register (produced.) [The answers I'oforred to formal matters, and were correct.—Mr Hesketh offered no objection, and the ro^istor was tondored as evidence] Ho left tho port of Auckland on 20th D'.'ccmbor. GotollKaipara Heads on the evening of tho Ist January, and was beating up to get into a good position tho | next morning. Tho wind was veering for two daya from S.W. to S.B. Did not at tempt to cross that night, but stood out for v favourable position, On the morning of the 2nd tho wind was S.S.E., as near aa possible Ho was about 10 miles from the entrance to tho Heads. At 6 o'clock p.m., was live miles outside. It was flood-tide. Wind was S.E,, inclined to eastward; unsteady; six knot breeze ; plenty of light; sunset about sevon. Had been there seven years ago. Provided himsolf with nocessary directions, chart and survey. Was supplied at tho Customs also with Brett's " South Pacific Pilot." It was recommended as a safe guide. Got over the outer Bhoak successfully. When in the offing ho could distinctly see tho beacons, He was to got the beacon and flag staff in a line. There was a heavy haze just before sunset, and for a time ho lost sight of the beacons. Kept a clo.°o look out from the fore-topsail yard. The mate and the boatsman wore statiened on the portside in the main rigging with glasses. He believed Green was at the wheel. He himsolf took a cast of the lead. Found five fathoms and no bottom. Left the lead to Williams, who reported soundings. He could not see entirely to the lead, as only five minutes elapsed between hi 3 casting the lead and the striking of tho vessel. Sho was going 10 knots, all sails not. He was steering, as he believed, in the middle of the channel. He relied upon the "Guide." Was steering by the Waka turanga Headland?, which id laid down both in the chart and in Brett's "Guide." When ha lost sight of the beacons, ho kept tho hill bearing half a point on the star board bow. Took the hill ax a mark to stcor by. The hill was open from the time ho left harbour. Compared poge 293 supplement with page 128 in the body of the "Guide." According to directions, the hill should have been gradually Bhut in. Did not alter his course. [The captain ex plained hu course by chart.] He struck in coneequoncc of the shifting of the Sand -pit. Believed ho sailed strictly in ac cordanco with directions, and should have been in safety had tho ehoal remained aa marked on the chart. Ho watched the appearance of the water. Soundings would havo been of very little use. Tho edgo of tho shoal is steel, Kelicd upon the appearance of the watar. Although subject to chango, tho channol wae subject to tho same formation. Tho instant sho struck broken water was reported by tho mate. Everything smooth up to the time sho struck Abandoned the Teasel, as thoro was no hopo of gotting her off, and sho was soriously damaged. Got tho crow in boats, and they wore landed at tho North Head. Lost charts, certificates, glasses, chronometor, money—in fact, ovcry thing on board. Martin Nelson, signalman, station, Kai para Heads, deposed to seeing tho brig Annebell oil' the bar on tho 2nd January last. Saw her nt the entrance Saw her cross tho outer shoal. Was at the south ward before sho crossed tho line of tho boacona. She couldnothavohadthebeaconsj

Cross-examined by Mr S. Hesketh : The Irikon water was four points from the star board 1 or, and a little of the hoa lof the voesol. At one and a half cablo length the appearance of tho broken water was, in his estimation, better than soundings. Paid particular attention to signals. The cause of tho disaster, in his opinion, was tho shifting of tho shoals; eevoral other vossols had struck on the same spot, and lighthoueo in a lino as sho came up, but ho might have had tho flagstaff. Could too tho vessel distinctly and her name, ho knew fho was in danger. He signalled to her to that effect. Put the semaphore arm to tho northward, and hoisted a signal consisting of three flags, morning : You aro running into danger, her flags were ' flying bffore she stiurk ; lha arm wrs out 20 minuteu before she struck Sho came up tho wrong side of the channel. The atmosphere was a little hazy, as it was noar sundown.

Cross-examined by Mr Heskoth: The vessol was 5 milei out ■ when tho arm was first put up He had only been in tin district two month?. There had been no change in tho shoal during his time The flagstaff was shifted about ten feet to put it in a belter position. Thcro is a eand bank at tho back of the flagstaff, Tho ba"k is highest and might prevent the fiag ttaff from being seen. Had heard com plaints of this from seafaring men. Captain, recalled: Tho reason he kept the beacon and lighthouso in a line, Instead of tho beacon and flogstalY, was because ho had been informed that the lighthouse was to take tho place of the flagstaff, and the lighthouse and beacon brought in a line.

The enquiry w«b adjourned until Wednes day next, at 11 o'clock.

TABLE TALK.

Last night of " Clouds" at the Opora Houeo. City Guards muster to-morrow (Sunday). Lot of Aucklandors now in Wellington " Blooming " tights at tho Thoatro Royal to night. T!i3 draughts championship has gone to Christ church. Professor Hugo is not a Gorman, granny ; bo is a Dana The proper bar for loafers to frequent — Tho crowbar. "Good-byo; hero goes!" was tho fare well exclamation of the man Savago, who drowned himself at Cambridgo tho other day. Dr. Divor is to have a military funeral at Wellington to-morrow. Railway delegatos to England leave Christchurch to day by the steamer Tonga riro. Erysipelas is very prevalent in Wanganui, Marton, l'almerston, and neighbouring places. Since ISSI, colonial loans raised in Lon don reach to over £60,000,000. The carponter of the s.s. Kotorua has lost the forefinger of his right hand at Nelson, by being caught in the cogs of the windlass. _ Practical Jokes — Thoso that are pub lished and paid for. There will be a total eclipse of the sun on 25th September next, visible in New Zea land only. Wanted to Know.—When they make an oyster-bed, do they use a sea-weed mat tre?s ? Have the courage to do without that which you do not need, however much your eyes covet it. Why is the letter D like a wedding ring ? —Because wo cannot be wed without it. Courtship is defined, by a man who pretends to know, as "the skirmish b.foro the regular battle begins." On the Queensland border seven weeks suffice to enable corn to spring from the dry seed to v height of 7 feet. " Ah, isn't she a duck ?" cried an admirer, as tho doctor's daughter passed. "No doubt," replied a mean wretch ; "her father is a quack."

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Bofore His Worship tho Mayor.) Drunk.—Three persons were fined for this OIiGDCBi

Larceny. —FA ward .Avenall wa« rharzrd f.;iiii.!-(i rai'i:,! at. £3 JG S &: total rL'i l'Wm' '•'■'■ ci.rnij.i- ipiy. the picporly of Jeremiah ■i !;'u lots i-rawKlMu bull. - i;«r iut ' ~, \Vcfliu.-sday :.,-. ; '>,;!, }..,0 iii u'pr « 3U)0ti()8.

(U). Wai. Mmuford (12), Arthur Uov.Von <lii were charged with t-tcalin- 22 paokote of cigar' ettos and a purae, value Us 6d, tho prou-rtv of Bay.-On the application of Sergeant Pratt tho oase was remanded until Monday

CABLEGRAMS.

(hy caulk— copyright),

Germany and Samoa.

London, January 15.—1t is understood I that tho agreement como to between Eng land and (ionnany regarding Samoa and Tonga has now been finally settled, and ! that no attempt will bo made to annex I either island. t Sir Saul Samuel on Federation. London, January 16.—1 n tho course of an address nt a meeting of the Empire Club last night, Sir Saul Samuel, AgcntGenoral in London for Now South Wales, expressed tho opinion that federation wae a dolusion. He doprecated the formation of fleets of war vessels by individual colonies, and declared that the Imperial Government ought to undertakethe marinodofencosof tho colonies, tho latter paying tho cost of their naval pro tection. Tho San Francisco Kails, London, January 10.—Tho homeward mails, via San Francisco, dated Auckland, December 9th, wero delivered yesterday. London Markets. London, January 10.—Consols remain at 093. New Zealand securities are quoted as fol low :—Tho 5 percent. 10-40 loan, 103} ; 5 per cent. 18S0 loan, 103 ; ih per cent. 1879 ---1001 loan, 1021; 4 per cent, inscribed stock, 93.?. The total reserve in tho Bank of England is £12,100,000, an increase during the week of £800,000. The bank rate of discount romains 5 per cont., and the market rate at 3J. Tho Disclosed Murdor. Mkx.doujixe, January 10.-In order to tost the truth of the confession made by tho convict Barnet, that he had mur dered tho lato J-. B. Stack, who was be lieved to have committed suicide, the body has been exhumed, and on examination it was found that tho bone of the throat was broken, leading to the belief that tho do ceased was strangled, and that the throat had been cut. Death of Bishop Qulnn. Sydney, January 10.—Dr, Quinn, Roman Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, died suddenly to-day. The Fire at the Coffee Palace. Sydney, January 16.—Cripps, the pro prietor of tho Coffee Palace, who is under arrest on a charge of arson, was brought up at the Police Court to-day and remanded. Tiireo Persons Drowned. Sydney, January 16.—8y the capsizing of a boat in the harbour to-day, three persons lost their live?. Commercial. Sydney, January 16. — New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 2s 9d; New Zealand oats, 2s 8d; maize, 4s lOd ; Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces, per ton, £26.

SUPREME COURT. - CIVIL SESSIONS.

Yesterday (concludod),

(Bofore His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

John Thomas Collings and Ann Collings v, John Ellis, Peter Olii-hant, and John Bucklakd.—Mr T. Cotter (instructed by Mr Brookfieid) for the plaintiffs; Mr Oli phant for himxelf and John Ellis ; Mr Theo. Cooper for Mr Buckland.—Hia Honor gave judgment to the following effect:— Defend ant Oliphantj Action dismissed, with costs of filing defence. Defendant Buckland: Judgment for dofendant with costs. De fendant Ellis: Consideration deferred.

JosuoA Thomas Johns v. Thomas Tre wheklkk.— Mr Button for plaintiff; Mr E. Hesketh for defendant. This was a claim for £193 2a, goods sold.—Thomas Trowheeler and Alexander Dewar were examined.—Judgment went by consent for the plaintiff for £5G lls Id, and costs. The Court then adjourned till this morn ing.

This Day.

Frederick Greenwood v, John Hamil ton.—Action to recover possession of land. —Mr Edmund Mahoney appeared for the plaintiff.—There was no appearance on the part of tho defondant.—Mr Mahony ex plained that the action was brought by plaintiff as surviving trustee of certain land in the Beach Road, which had been settled by tho late Hon. H. J. Tancred upon his-wife, to recover posses sion of the same for the purposes of sub division and sale. The property had been in defendant's occupation for some time, but hs had no claim to it. The plaintiff held the Crown grant.—John Buchanan, insurance agent, was the only witness. Ho deposed that the land was granted under tho Auckland Beach Act, 1876, in re turn for the deprivation of certain riparian rights. (Crown grant produced). It was granted to tho plaintiff, who resided at Motueka, and Andrew Jatnes Richmond, of Nelson (since deceased), as joint trustees for Mrs Tancred. The annual value of tho portion of the land that was occupied, upon which a cottage and stib.'o weie erected, was not less than £20. Dotendant was now in possession, and upon a demand being made to him to yield up possession, he had refused. The plaintiff had therefore fought the intervention of the Court.— This being' the case, His Honor ordered that possession of the land should be de livered up as prayed, and that defendant should pay costs, to be calculated on the lowest scale

The Court then adjourned till 10 a.m. on Monday, when the divorce actions will bo taken.

INFANTICIDE AND SUICIDE AT NAPIER.

(by telegraph—press association.)

Nai'lbb, this day. ' No clue has been fouud to tho discovery of tho parentago of tho infant found dead on tho beach yesterday. The inquest was ac cordingly adjourned.

At the inquest on tho body of Charlos Griffiths, who shot himself at Tarawera on Thursday, n verdict was roturnod "that deceased died by his own hands while in a state of temporary insanity."

SPORTING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH— I'RESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dcnudin, this day. A heavy commission has been executed in favour of Vanguard for tha Dunedin Cup. He was backed to win several hundreds, commencing at 100 to 12. ending at 100 to IS (taken). He is now a firm first favourite.

Along with "Hippona's" sporting notes on page four will" be found several interest ing items concerning the Dunedin Cup candidates, telegraphed by our com soon dent there.

The following additional entiies have been received for the Takapuna Mectin": T.J.C. Handicap: A.B. Hack Race: Polly, Mazurka. Selling Race : Polly. We have received from " Robin Hood," the well-known Christchurch sweep pro motors, the names and addresses of the principal winners in his Christchurch Summer Meeting programmes. As pre viously intimated, the consultation closed witli 4,048 shares, being 1,048 over the original issue.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE

" Clouds."

This entertaining comedy drama was re peated last evening bofore a good audionco. The piece is much above the average of the productions of trans-Atlantic playwriters, the plot being interesting and the dialogue spiightly. Mrs Lewis has a congenial rdle in the part of the young wife "under a cloud," but the groat feature of the per formance is Mr St. Laurence's acting in the part of a rollicking young (Milieus curia:. The careless abandon and exquisite humour ho exhibited was not in tho slightest degree over-strained. It is a part he could " Btar' in. The other members of the Company were all quite at home in their parts. " Clouds " wii) bo rene.ito'i fhis eveninc

! Sev-ine Machines wholesale and retail.— i U. S. Cluuubur i Bouts (iro choaji in Aueltland, but- no wliere cheaper thiui at the Xi onouiy lioot Shops —ladvt.J Ratepayers of '.Pai-noll are notified by advertisement to-day that the cunent water and drainage rates are now boing collected and prompt paymentrcquired; also, that all arrears of said rates unless paid forthwith will be sued for. The ratepayers who have not paid the current general rate are also reminded that they are liable to summary proceedings, unless Davi ment is made without delay, .

WELLINGTON NEWS.

(FROM OUR .SPECIAL CORRESPONDED

Wellington, this;cj§

Mr Stout's Visit to Victoria, Thk invitation to Mr Stout iroriPfral Premier of Victoria to attend the •(£?s forenco of Premiers at Hobart ohtt': I annexation question will probably interf ■=* I with tho proposal that ho should visiFft'' ! West Coast in company with the MihfaS: of Mines. Mr Stout, however, will notU' able to decide which way, if either, h e J£ until after his return to Wellington, aS l: the beginning of next week, * l A Falso Alarm. :jjji People having read a statement In yesyS day morning's " Times "to the effect ttot'•'■ Mr Stout had been gazetted Minister I" Justice, began to wonder what had becotlr of Mr Tolo, and whether, as repreeontatfal of tho Grey party in tho Cabinet,.he M been thrown over as tho political JonaHl? thcMinistorial ship. It turned out,hov,ever that this was only another of the motßioV paper's jokes or mistakes, that in reallw f Mr Stouthadbeen gazetted Minister of EdJp cation, a portfolio which he has hold 2> taking office, and for which he evmccs^gS affection. ''?sfc The Premier' 3 Kctura, Tho Premier returns to Wellington abj|i Monday or Tuesday next. Tho Satire: Minister leaves in the Hinemoa in aboot'J' week for the Marmkau, and, after viaitinf Sir Julius Vogel at Waiwora, will go oifl tho kaingas of Wahanui and other Wii* kato chiefs. . , V'&

ALLEGED ILLEGAL SUPREME COURT PRACTICE.

It will be, no doubt, fresh in the tifenjoii of our readers that on a statement mado.fe Mr Cotter in Chambtrs, in theLjjjjp Bennett v. Harkis, some strong feu&ffl-: were made with regard to an irrogtt4 writ served. From inquiries we have rriail|? we are glad to hear that it was purely- flip' to an error by the lawyer's clerk, w^" has written a letter stating that bs m advertently issued the draft copy whichtjif been given to him for the purpose of hayfe the writ taken out at the Supreme Courts the ordinary way.

FIRE AT PUKEKOHE.

Yesterday morning, between one and tij o'clock, Mrs Michael Tobin, residing at ft^: Cape Settlement, Pukekohe, was awakffljj. from her sleep by a feeling of Buffocaticfti, and on starting up, found the bedroomiaU of smoke. Sho immediately proceeded! the next room (tho kitchen], whew fe brother (Mr Michael McG'alvin) wasslftp. ing, and found it in flames. Rousing Ha: up, they got the children out tkosjis tho kitchen into the open air, and turned to the house for the purpose i'd saving as much of the contents as possible; but all they could get out was a box <>£ is children's clothing and a pair of blanket!. In a very short time there was notKffl left except the brick chimney, a f# pots and pans, and the stone blockiS which the house was built, flail fe inmates slept a littlo longer, there canb«i doubt life would have been lost, as trfft. the exception of tho bedroom window,-W only outlet was through tbo kitchen, ukre the fire Eeems to have originated.'^!* previouß evening some firewood hwljjjf&i' placed on the open hearth alongside tti, tire, for the purpose of being dried ffir'fts morning's kindling, and it is belieyetj ftji this becoming ignited, some emWi <■ sparks had fallen upon the floor* and |® set fire to the house. The honee wsjS weatbqrboard building of two-rooms M; rerandah, and was insured in the Spa! British Insurance Company for £75, >":& furniture was insured for £25. The cim| stances of tho fire hava been inquired#4 by Constable McKnight and by Mr H;f, Webster, the local agent of the JnsuniM Company. -y$

CHORAL HALL.—BAPTIST CONVERSAZIONE.

The conversazione at tho Choral Hall s£ fully as largely attended last night MM the previous evening, and the proeeodiiip' again passed off very pleasantly. LiK^l patronage was bestowed upon the ice-rasp of the refreshment stall; there was & usual throng of baskot exploiters, eai making a long score of spills jaH the Rev. J. B. Hill and Mr Jm§ Martin again gave their interesting^ bibition of limelight views, this tiara Alpine scenery in the Middle Island. la, concert of tho evening; was contribute! t| the Beresford-strect Congregationai C& under the conduct of Mr J. P. Hooton.l^ programme gono through being'isjl follows: —Song, "Tho Skipper," Jfi Charters; sacred song, "Nazareth,"|{ A. Brown j chorus. " The l'i>rester,J choir ; vocal duet, " Very Suspicioiiß,"Jfi C. B. St"nn and Mr Moginie; cjionl' 4 March of the Men o ifiarloch," ,dip.Kj song, "Shells of Ocean," Miss rarikg ton; solo and chorus, " Tho TBS Chafers," Mr Worrall and male DoriJoiia cioirj song, "Sunshine and ; <|f||l Miss Peace; chorus, "Sing ohfjfflH Cheerful Strain," choir; 80ngi:lSH doa Bridge," Miss Gribble; choKM "Uod Save tho Queen," choir. MMMI Hoskins and Edmonds also contribßtSJl pianoforte solos in the course of the crenlwl Miss Gribble was encored for her song, Wl bowed her acknowledgments. Mr-lSi Eady gave a nigger stump speech, iij character, upon tho temperanco ■ gwl tion, and, if not very edifyinft, iij was at least comical enough. Altrai|t' there was no Christmas-tree dietributifjiijs this occasion, tho receipts wore Jullytip to expectation, and the promoters olilu conversazione find to their gratification^!! the takings for tho two days willJbetMjlt! up to £100, the very result which [Ws: hoped to attain. i;4i

"THE NEW ZEALAND FARM.

BEE AND POULTRY JOu™A«ra Ax Illustrated Agricultubal, PAijr fl| AXD HOKTICULTUIUL M0NlI!I.YlIl-ilj3K Owing to the rapid extension of Hsß||j| and rural industries of all kinds thronj[hOiil^J| colony, tho proprietor of the AuoKLAM^H behoves the interests of thoso engagflfrMaH industries demand the establishment ||| , § cultural journal of n. moro comprohenflrfJ ?^ aoter and wldor scope of usefulness!-.-^ H now published in this colony. He hasthfflfigiß determined to issue an Illustrated $$Wgß bo called The New Zealand Xißiffis, 3*B and Poultry Journal. He hni PPggSM and will incorporate with the nowJcmnJßjW agricultural publication so long issued iiig tho title of " Tho North Now ZealfcEil »ftl and Country Magazine." •■ ;itß The now journal will be twice the BlzesSM " Settler," with an ornamental oolbilfW *W*jß and care will bo taken to mofco It og.ual!>"2°jß aa a medium of practical information^f|liS| topica connected with rural pursuits '"'^Sg in all parts of Now Zealand, it will teWse! prietor's aim to adopt the best features «Ij?jSlb journals of this class published in Great BriWi and America, and thus to provide for ftfl§fi stock-breeders, horticulturists, and ?t?Sm following rural avocations, & high-eIMS J?SS;B whioh shall afford reliable infomattoacp»'-g matters pertaining to their eeveral occn»ga» while it striV6B to promote their BpecW tott?* g in all respects. || Competent writers, possessing special*l'.^ ledge of tho subjects dealt with in tho'raßß departments of the paper, have been el**£|B| These several departments will bo NS3JHI from one another, and will cnibracothe f^fl| ing subjects :—Agriculture, inclndliK jJH breeding and Dairy Work; Wool G'f-SH Horticulture ; Fruit Growing; Speoisl^S and Sub-Tropical Industries; I?m'KtfSHKi Keeping, &c. "IS The illustrations will be tho best of *oi'*^|| both as regards drawing and cnffflTinfrgg wiU add immensely to the pruotical ™™3« attractions of the paper. Tho Snto ,SjjgJ (payable in advance) will be 10a half-yearly (post paidl ; and frjm .fgSH increase in popular favour whioh tho .^ gjffl has enjoyed, the propriotor beliovcß'lß<u?@H fidontly look forward to soouring B w~stfill immediate circulation for 'a journ*'^jJHj superior to its predecessor as it is Us to make The New Zealand Fabmßl(> p?*, g Poultry Journal. ||l S3, Tho first number of tho FißJOßjg^l issued about the 21st instant, and l**!syWß i li'-K to subscribe should send in ;nilfSg A!! BiiVtx-j;i)t:ons must bo va'*l >" ** fgl Advertisements for the first iMBO c^HhL received lifter tho HOth inatant. IH The First Number will OMttW^JJJI' Issue of Ton Tliousaad Copies,.»? Imtloa to the leading rß^f\^''fm Prominent Men thronghoat tie *»^B Mr H. Kramer has been "WS^tiif j Canvassing Agent, and will ta^^^km epprrtunity of waiting BP°a*"!^a

THE IUCKLirO) EVENING STAK, 3ATUKUAY, JAJNUAKY it, imp.

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THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY for RHEUMATISM and GOUT- The CIMICIFUOA (AOTEA RAOEMOBa)OR Bj-ACK SNAKE ROOT has been lono ceuibrated IS THE MOST CERTAIN IN ITS EFFECTS, AND RARELY. FAILS TO AFFORD RELIEF OR EFFECT A CURB. B*. Vtn BOTTLC, AT MCVAN'S, IWL VH^W^I^GX," OWOS«t «M»VI 0? H.I, OUttH SI



"VT OTICE OF REMOVAL, HKSBRS. K. MITCHELSON & Co., KAURI GUM, GRAIN, and PRODUCE MERCHANTS, box to notify that they baro Removed to more Commodious Premises, situated in Little Queen street, oppoßito the Warehouses of Sir A. H. Nathan and Mr A. Heather, Merchant!!. Auckland, 17th January, 1885. /GOSPEL TEMPERANCE MISSION VJT ;;: - , .. ■ MR R, T. BOOTH ' Will commence hi 3 Mission AT THE THEATRE ROYAL OH THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1885. Hymn Books, with words and wf.th muaio, can be obtained at the Secretary's Office, Coonibos's Arcade, Queen-street. ALFRKD COX, Secretary. M?v MILNER STEPHEN will receive Patients at his New Consultation llooins. Somorville's Buildings. Vulcan Lane, after Now Year's Day from 10 till 5 o clock. B" R. HAINES, wholeavea for England on tho 20th inst., requests that all Claims against him bo furnished, and that all amounts owing bo paid on or beforo the above ditto. It/TB. B. HOMBERG, Professor of Mueic, jMjL UpperPittst. (oppositePublis.Baths). "VTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. J. McCarroll's is the only Establishment in New Zealand which makes a speciality of Linens, Dama skg. Towels, Diapers, Huckabacks, Handkerchiefs, &c., &c. in newest designs and best patterns, imported by him direct from the Irish Manufacturers. The Pubho would do well to inspeot his goods, which are offered at the lowest possible prices.—J. McCarroll, 78, Viotoria-Btieet, *-"" <*—"I~w* A"M"-Btreet /"HHRISTOFLE AND CIB, PARIS, \J Makers of Finest PLATEDWARE of all kinds, FORKS and SPOONS heavily plated on h CHRlßTOFLffi'makea only ONE QUALITY, the very best known. Each piece guaranteed by the. name Chbib-wfls, and the weight of silver thereon Btarnacd, Buyers wanting: good value are ad- Syiiolcsiilu&goncy— v, . Vjf), BgaJJjaflwfamiiE. Malboura*,



( I BANNOCKBURN mWEEDSS! T>ANNOCKBURN rTIWEEDS'! T>ANNOCKBURN riIWEEDS! FOR DURABILITY UNEQUALLED, 100 PIECES 100 ov BEST TWIST BAN NOCK BURN TWEED, TO BE MADE INTO £4 4s SUITS. £4 4s WE GUARANTEE A FERFKCT FIT. TRY ON AND EYAMINK BEFORE YOU PAY. Wo do not ask you to Pay for any Garmant that is not perfectly eatisfaotory to yen Tho oxporionco of MR R. WOOL LA M S As Cutter io tho West End ot London, enables us to OUT OUR GARMENTS IN A STYLE SUPERIOR TO ANYTHING YET SEEN IN AUCKLAND. Wo have also received a Large Number of FRESH PATTERNS in our CELEBRATED 60a and £3 33 SUITINGS. We invlto inspection of our PATENT SHRINKING MACHINE, A Model of Ingenuity. XyOOLLAMS, READY MONEY TAILOR, SYDEXHAM HOUSE, FOOT OF GREY-STREET. N.B.—Lessons in tho Art of Catting, One Guinea <;aoh. Series of 10, .69 to. GREAT CLEARING SALE !!! PREVIOUS TO REMOVING TO NEW PREMISES. MILNE & CHOYCE Kespeetf ully b«g to announce that in order to enter upon their Now Promises (now ap proaching completion) with an ENTIRELY NEW BTOCK, They have decided to offer THE WHOLE OF THEIR PRESENT WELL-KNOWN VALUABLE STOCK AT SUCH A REDUCTION IN PRICE AS WILL ENSURE A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE HOUSE WILL BE QUITTED- The SHOP will bo CLOSED on ; THURSDAY, Bth INSTANT, For tho purpose of MARKING DOWN. SALE commences FRIDAY, 9th iost. AN EARLY CALL IS SOLICITED. MILNE & CHOYCE, WELLESLEY-STREET. /CLEARING OALB. MRS BUTTERWOKOrn, MILLINER, WILL HOLD A • CLEARING SALB : I : CLEARING SALE : : CLEARING SALE : 07 SUMMER GOODS, COMMENCING ON TUESDAY 13th TUESDAY NEXT, January. NEXT, • In consequence, the PREMISES will bo CLOSED on MONDAY, 12th. MRS BUTTERWORTH, Qcekn-street. DREW & C O.'S, SHAMAN'S OUTFITTING AND JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT (Under Sailors' Rest), WHARF, AUCKLAND. And at Elizabeth-streot, Melbourne. READ. READ. READ. The Far-famed Erhardt Hunting English Lover, in Sterling Sliver Cases, at £3;ios each. The World-renowned Rotheiham English Levor, £110s. Waltham Levers, £3. American Hunting Levers, In Silver Cases, &2 is. Ladies' Gold and Siver Goods at Unheard Prices. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. Every Watch Guaranteed for three years. Sent to any part of New Zealand Post Free. A Competent Workman kept on the premises for all kinds of Repairs at Melbourne Charges. Please forward Post-offlce Order. Note the address— DREW & CO., WHARF, AUCKLAND. And Kt.izabkth-btrebt Melbourne. T^BVONPORT, NORTH B^OEHi wellsTbrob., DARTERS ANDJEXPBESSMEN. BRICKS. IJME.IJAND, SCORIA ASH, POSTS, RAILS. PALINGS. SANI TARYPIPSS, SOB., &C. X.8.-FENCIXG DQJ«! ATLOWEST RATES. ESTIMATES GIVEN. YAItD OPPOSITE DBVONPORT HALL,



ITI/TUNRO AND MILLIGAN'S TWEEDS Ark all Thoroughly Shrunk. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. fTIHE EDUI'TABLK tl^E ASStfR -1 ANCE sdCIETy OF THE UNITED Status, special notice. Sevc»al complaints having boon mado by insurero that thoy lmvo given proposals into otiiov oftloc'a bolioviiitf thoy were .ioiniog this Oftloo, the public arc requested to sco that their rdecipt for premium is from TnK Equitauh; Lira Absuuanck Society ok tiir Uniubd States, Tho Laiyest and Wealthiest Lifn Oillco in Australasia. Income, i 11,920,873. Th« results of the Sojioty huvo nevor beou equalled by any other Socioty in the worM. Nbw Assukanck Last Year (ISS4): /2TOVKR SKVENTBHN MILLION POUNDS. FIFTEKN MILLION POUNDS paid to the KopreeentuHves oC Assured at Maturity and Death. ASSURANCE IN FORCE EXCEEDS BKVJENTY MILLIONS. . TONTINR POLICIES. SKMI-TONTINIC POLICIES. AND ANNUAL CASH BONUSES. Local Diukotoiib (with power to Issuo policies and pay olahns): Hon. Sir Frederick Whitukor, X.0.M.0,, M.L.O. lion. James Williamson, M.L.C. Dr. J. Logan Campbell. CIIIEH1 WKDICAI. KXAMIKKRI C. It. Uninos, Keg.. M.D. Bankwks: Hank of Now Zonland. W. A. TIIOMRQN. Manasorfor Now Zealand, mo T R A V E L L E R S. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very handsomo Inlaid Tablo Tops, Cabinots, and Walking Sticks, made from tho pick of New Zealand a boautltul woods, at very toftwti. able prices. Carefully packed for shipment. ' W. NORRIE. f Top of Shortland-etn-ot. H E E X |B R 0 S. HAVE JUST OPENED UP, EX KAIKOURA- Paimtkhs" Brushes of ovory description Dandy and Body Brushes SroKK and Wat>cr Dhushks Italian- Whisk b TVHNERY Hk vKHHiiiLK Mats Tin wake. Kitchen Requisites Snglish and American Novelties Phkuwood's Lustral Wirework Govbhnmsnt Disinfectant Clothes Baskets (all sizes) Fly Cheat Meat Safes (iolo agonta for New Zealand) Buff Lbathkr KNii*F-9iiARrENERB and Cleaners. CUEEK BROS.1 BRUSH WAREHOUSE, NEWTON. ~\T EWZEALAND INDUSTRIAL EX _I3I HIBITION, 18S5. NOTICE. Intending Exhibitors aro requested to make application for Spaco to tho undersigned (from whojn application forms can bo obtained) not later than SATURDAY, 21th January lnßt. JAS. STODART, Hon Soc. Auckland. 10th January. TV/IR \V. H. Webbe's Gleo Clbbh now X»jL forming. Feo —Half-a-Ginnoa.—Musio Studio. 193. Qnoonstrcet. DR, WUKINS, V. R. C. S. CONSULTINQ AND OPERATING SUUOSON, ts at his Surgery for General Practice, also Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases. JlOßNisos, Afternoons, and Evknings. Consultation Fees very Moderate Pr. Wibkius spent sevon yeara at Mooroflolds Bye Hospital, London, 'under Mcbsih Bowman knd Crlchott. two at Throat Hospital, London, •even ye»rs HonorarrSurgoon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Ek Ear, and Throat In flrmary.Molbourne. AdjustsspectaolcotoßlghtA —Consulting Rooms, Quoen-slroot (near Post ciHce). Auoklaud. APEI^ING ANNOUNCEMENT. A. B, THOMPSON (Lato of Londonderry) Bogs to intimate to his friends and tho publio that bo will COMMENCE BUSINESS OS JANUARY 21, as JANUARY 21, TEA BLENDER, GROCER, AND PROVISION MERCHANT. TEA A SPECIALTY. My Stock of Oil, Italian, and French Goods la Largo, Well-bought, and will bo sold for Half tho Usual Profit. A TRIAL SOLICITED, Note tho Address— A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GREY-STREET (throe doors below Cook-strcot). Chief Post-office, Auckland Hails will Ciosb as undrr— Monday, 10th January. For Coromandel, per Annie MUbank, at 11.80 a.m. For Now Plymouth and Southorn ports, per Oreti, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Kotomabana, at 3 p m. For Whangaparapara, per Bella Mary, at i p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Rotomahana, at 4 p.m. For Giaborno and Napier, per Thomas Rußßoll, at 4p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa. Whangaroa, Herd'B Point, and JMongonul, jier Clansman at S p.m. For Tauranga, and Opotikl, por Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Whttlantti, Upper Mill, and Talma, per G lcnelff. at 5 p.m. For Tiinmop, per Entorprlso, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 20th lost. For Taranak), and Southern Ports, per Rotorua, at 7.40 a.m. For Walwera, Kawnu, Omaha, and Matakana per Roso Casey, at 10 n.m. For Gisborne, Napior, etc., per Southern Cross at i p.m. Tuesday, ard Fobruary. Per B.s. Zaalandlu, as follows:— For Navigators Islands, Sandwloh Islands, United State* of America, Canada, British Columbia, Contra!, and Booth America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 n.m For United Kingdom and UontiSoirt ot Europe, at 1 p.m. Monoy orders, registered letters and news papers, at 11.30 a-m. Late letters, bearing an extra tea of six pence in addition to tho postage, will be received by the Mali Agent on board the steamer up to the timo of sailing. This mall will bo due In London on Friday, 13th March, 1885. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster, Chiof Post-offloe, Auckland. meetings, Entertainments. Etc. Jakuary 17,1885. Abbott'oOpera Houoo—"Clouds," Bp.m, V.M.C.A.-Devotional Meeting, 7.30 p.m.



The Auckland Timber Company invito H°t.-?Ai>vT] ir new Bheet desißn and Vice