SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AuoKDiND-TWa ovonlag, 10.13 ji'to-morrow mornlnu, 10.J0. W1 Manukau Heatis — This orainni?. 0.1a; to morrow morninK. 0.35. s" Kaipaha HKABS-Tliis cvonlnK, 1.33 { to morrow uiorning, I.OS.

HUNSiKT.—ThJs ovoning, 6.18. BWNUIHK.—To-morrow morning, 5.31). MOON'S AGE.-First Quartor, 'i.nd, 10,20 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LA99 EVK.VINO.

Waitakl, 8.8., Crawford, from Whangarol Macgregor, as., Jolinson, from Whaugarci

TODAY. Clansman, s.s., Fnrquhar, from Russell Rotom&liana, 8.5., Cnrey, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

I.ABT UVENIKQ.

Wellington, 8.9.. Stophonson, for Tauraaßa Wonolg. 8.8., Aniodco, for Mercury Bay

TO-DAY. UotomahaHii, s &, Carey, for Southern ports Lady Mabol. brigantino, Corbett. for Kaipnru j,

InwakdsCoastwise.—Unn. from Otaki, with 11 lons.

Outwards Coabtwisk.—Una, for Otjiki Norval, for ltussell: Coluinbiti, for ltusstll.

Tho brigantino Lady Jlnbol sailed today for Kaip.irn to loud for Brisbane.

A hriß inside TiriUri was slffniilled lato this afternoon. Shs is psobuhly the Syren, which left Sydney on January -!).

Tho ship Vanduura cleared at the Customs this nftornoon for Wollr.roo (South Australia), and will probably sniltomorrow.

Mr Blgolow received a cablegram from Captain Fry yesterday, announcing 'hat tho achoontu-V clcotue had arrived nt Sydney from Kaipara. From Sydney tho Welcome goes to Newcastle to load for a New 2enland port.

The s.B. Rot omahana arrived from UUBsell i\t an curly hour thin morning with tho following passengers :—Messrs Kemp, Brewer, Smith. Knmllahaw. Wilson and sou, Goll'e, Rfchnrdson, Kcfttlcy, McKenzic, 4lc3d;»ni%s UlcharUson, Holradcn, Miss Bennett.

The e.s. Waltaki arrived from Whuugtiral last evening with tho following possongevs:—Mr and Mrs (.Utoraith, Mlsaeu Campbell, Watson, Phllllpson, Cfiwkwell, Messrs K. C. Jonkins. Wheavor, Rogers. J. A. Altiny, Mandcr, J. Whitelaw, A. Scott, Cawkwoll, A. Cockbuvn, Powley and Young.

The R.B. Clansman nrrived from KuSROII, Wlmngnron, and Mongonui nt 5.30 n.m. l'iis spngcra .'—Messrs Buckley mid party 17), Me- Oovern and family (7), Huxter, Mutton, llolison, Butler, Knlrburn. Lewis, Bishop Cowio and Mrs Cowio, Mi9ses Ourton ami lluspell. Tho Clans man leaves for Wham;urei tliis ovonii.i;.

The following wore passengers from Whnn- Karol by the s.B. Mncßrcgor Ihsl evening ;—Mt iiud Mrs Fadycn, Mr and Mrs Mtickay, Mrs MoLcod, Major Shepherd, Messrs Downing, Vcalc, Biddlck, Jones, and six in steerage.

At tho magisterial inquiry held at Wellington yesterday, on tho striking of tho steamer Urafton during tho voyage from Wastport, Mr Stoddftrt, chief oillcer of tho steftmor. who wns in charge at the time, had hia certificate sus pended for a mouth, and was ordered to pay t'A costs. It appeared that ho made an error in koeplnu tho vessol too cloao In shore. Tho captain spoke In high terms of tho mate, and tho Court considered tho abovo sentence would meet tho case.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wklunoton, yesterday.—Sailed : Kotorua, for tho North. Passengers :—M ssoa Woldawsiy. Shiel. Yon der lleyde. Hopkins. Handy. Mea dames Kirk. Wsj-mouth. :\[orpeth. Murphy unil two childron, Hylands, Revs, W. N. West and J. Habens, Messrs Oraham, Purrell, Mend, Davis. Williams. MeLeod. Murphy. Kirk, Brookor, HiU, Llndsiiy. Uruccland, Masccll. Barrett, Mulligan. Port Cuauieks, yesterday.—Sailed: Tara wora, for Sydney, via Northern ports. I'rssui eers:—For Auckland: Dr. und Mra Salmon. Professors Shand, McGregor, Salo, ilessrs Kerr and Hone.

Aleldournk. Fobruary 19.—Arrived, this moming: Mannponri, from tho Bluff.

VVaiwkra. this day.—The briß Syren, of Now South Wales, is passing inwards. Tauranoa. this day.—Arrived: Wellington, from Auckland, 8.30 turn.

COMMERCIAL.

Rxmtwt Star Office, this day. Thh stock and mining market continues dnll and comparatively inaotivo, with scurcsly a perceptible change of quotmions from tho mar ket of tho previous week. Bank stock, no sale j buyers in Now Zealand Bank at £21155, and in Colonial at 41s. Salos in Insurance havo bora made us follows: New Zealand, 78s; South British. 51s Bd; and Union. 21s Od. In Now Zealand Mortgage Company fhareß have roallsod 13s. buyers 12s Gd; Taupiri Coal, buyers 25a Cd. In minjnK stock a few dales have been oflooted. Cambrlas. 10s Gd tolls Gd; Ivanhoes, 3s and 33 Cd; Caledonians, Gs id; and Jrioana taiarl Kxtendod, Is Sd.

i* Messrs O. W. lilnnoy annfCo. roport that nt their ealu on Tsesday, tho 17th Instant, of wool, hidea. skina. and tallow, koim conuictition still exiutcd for all flrst-riusa hides; light and in ferior receiving no attention from buyers, Firßt-cIoFS nlcnn, Btout hiden. 3|d to 4d : li^ht, 2iSd to 3Jd; infurlor, lia to 2*d por lb ; pells, fid to laid: lambskins,Cdto 10Jd; cross-bredakina. lato la M each ; wool, 5Jd to 5Jd; locks und nieces, 2d to 3Jd per lb. Meßßra Richardson nnd Crawlcy held a pro porty sale to-day in !li« ollicoa of JVIr Hroen wood. The block of land, 7j acres, Ritunted at New Lynn, brougiit £28 per aero. The biddlnu for tho property at Itussoll did not reach the reaerva: but is open for private treatment by

Mr Aifbed Buckland's KuroKT.—At the Haymarltot on Friday last, February 10th, fodder brought from 2b Cd to 4s the cwt; oaten chaff. £i 10a tho ton; oatf, 2s lOd the bushel. There was a good Inquiry for activo horso Btoofc, suitable for omnibus work up to 20 pnlneas each; other descriptions dull of sale at l«.te values. At tho wool, skin, and hldo sale on Tuesday, wool In bales brought from 4Jd to 6jd tholb; sheepskins, from Is to Is lOd each; hides, from ljd to ajd tho lb, and calfskinn, from Id to ■Ud tho lb; tullow and fat from 15s to 27s 6d the cwt. At the Pokeno yards on Monday, cattle, sheep, and horses were yarded, and all wero sold at fair values. At the Drury yards on Wednesday, cattle were|yarded in full numbers. Thero was a numerous attendance, and all yarded sold at satisfactory prices. Atltemuera on Thursday, tho store steeora advertised sold frooly at satisfactory prices. Dairy cows wero In moderate inquiry at late values. Fat cattle yardod in excess or requirements. About one third remain unsold. The taado are full, and only ■purchased choice quality at lower vblucb than have hlthorto ruled. Prices for well-fatted steers ranged frora 17s to 20s. and for cows and second quality steers from 13s to 17s tho lOOlbs. Store eweß brought 7s each; Btoro lambs, I a to 7b. Fat sheep sold slightly better, but lambs wore lower in price ; primo quality brought 10s to Us eaoh. A larger muster than usual of cho cc fatted pigs, medium and light woighta, sold freely at full rateß. Messrs Huntbr and Noian's Repobt.- Horuea: Thore has been butamodoratonumbor brought forward, with little alteration in value. that if any, was in favour of tho vondor. At the Durham Yards, on Friday, above an avorage number were entered for disposal by auction. Competition- was steady throughout the solo, and with very few exooptions, lots wero cleared at a alight advance on tho previous week's rates. Wool, hides, and ukins: Thcro was a l&nror BUDBIy than usual. Wo qnoto—Wool from fid to 63d: hides. 2a to 3}d; calfskins 41d; sheepskins, 6d to la id. Cattle: Tho supply has been adequate, and an Improved demand has existed; consequently, there has been a slightly upward tendency in value. M Newmarket on Tuesday, thero was a good muster of all de acrintions, and the Pukokohe Yards wore well filled on Wednesday. Prices for dairy cows had an upward tondency, and we quote an kdvanco of fully 10s per head. Htores on the whole did not depredate in value, and tor well bred animals a slight advance was riven. For top sorts of beef an ndvanco Of 2b per lOOlbs was given. A. draft of steers fattened on Mr Thomas Goodfellow'B farm at Alexandra attracted particular atten tion as being very primo, and although light weights, averaged £712s 6d ; Fleming. 8 oxen, £8 ?b ; Hunt, 8 cows, £5359 d ; Hodgson, Bsteors. m 15s ; Westnoy, 8 atoers. £0 16b 3d. Sheep : Thero was rathor a large market on Tuesday at Newmarket, but competition was good through out the sale, and an advance ot fully 2s per hMd was given. The culls of Mr Stent's Shrop shire Down rama sold at £5 each; Kom ney Marsh rams from £2 12a 6d to S3 3a. Eight Shropshire Down ramß wero held ovor for nrivate salo, Mr Stent being unwilling to allow sheep with their fashionabfe breeding to go at mich low figures. Lambs waro plentiful, and sold at from 6s 6d to 12s. Pigs wero Bcaro IJKOOd lockers realized 34dpor lH.tivo woight. There remains an unsatisfied doinund.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Farm and Dairy Prodocb.—Wholesale: But terfrosh, 8d; Butter, salt (acarco). 9d to wa"; Cheese, good factory. 5Jd to 6»; OttnWburydo.(Boaroe),B4dtos}d;Eggfl.do&.lßßd; tod? peVbladiter. 7d. 7Jd; Bacon sud Hams, Provincial, Gd to 8d: Hams, 8d to Bd: Canterbury Bason In cloth, Old; Bacon and Items "n equal numbers. OJd; Hams!only, 11M; jSSb per case, s»doz., £1 17a Od to 111 IBs 3d; Honey in bulk! 4d perlb. Ketoil: Butter fresh fid -salt do.. 10d to Is: Cheese, colonial, 6d to 8d • Kgg£ por doe.. U9d; Lard, per lb,Bdto M; BwonTpwKlOd to is 3d: Hams. da. Is to 1b Id. Flour Market. - Wholesalo. - Superfine flour Bilk dressed, per ton, £11 life; do, do, honae hoia £10 NTs; hundreds. ss; fifties. 10s por ton extra- sacks and bags free; Cantab, sacks, mm; hundreds, sa; fifties, 10s extra; South firn do £9 to £9 ss: bran, per ton. sacks in rlndod'looal. £5 10s; Southern do. £5: sharps, £sToabln:bread, £18 jjoatmeal, do. £1310s; oats, 2s 9A to 2s lOd; maize, 4s 3d; now potatoes,£3 los to £i pec ton; pearl barley do, £22 to £21. KAURI GUM. Flax. &a - The market la Tory weak with few buyers, and quota tions aro onVy nominal. We quote: Poor ordinary. £30? <™>d ordinary. £3i to £35; superior £33 to £18 and upwards; East Coast. JMB to £4S) Bupply for February to date, 3110 tens • flax per Urn. £18 to £21; tow. do.. £7 to £9:tun(?usperlb, 2Jd to 3d! ooooanut flbro, P cioAL and Firewood Market.—Coal: New castle (ship's sldo>, 28a to 30s per ton; ?ird 32s to 355; Bay of Islands, at yards, 28s 6d- rorooned, 30s 6d; ditto at the mines, 13s 6d; slJipTsido, 265; Waikato. 8s to 12s; in Auokland, 18s to 225: Kanio. 12s per ton at loading ground; Taupiri at mine, «s6d to 12s, at yank IBs &1 to 225: Whanearoi, at mmc. fls 6d: yard<stoam),l7s; household, 21s; delivered, 23s Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 8s 6d to 0a per ton: deUvorod. 14b : cut. 17s to 18s. BUU.DINQ Matkbials.—Tlmbor: Boards and BcantUng, lOOft, boat, lls; Bocond-clasa, 8s 6d; best, planed, tombed,and srooved. flrstclass, 16a 6d ; modium, I3a; second ditto. Zls fid. CarKO. best (at mills), lls; second-class <at mills). 6s 6d; baulk, 8s 6d. Now Zealand palings, sft (sap), 10b; sft (heart). Us; 6ft, 14a: ti-trcerails, £3 10s por 100; puriri posts. £8 10s to £7 10s; shingles, 16s par; 1,000; Hobart pallngß, sft, 19sr6ft. 2ls; Hobart rails. 90s, Belling quotations. Bricks (at Avondale), 40s per 1,000; town yards,so3to oos; delivered.sss to 60s. Drain pipes (at works), por 100 (6 inches bore), 40s; i inches, 14b ; 3 inchos, 9a; 2 inchos, £2408 per 1,000; socketfslazedpipes, Winches; "■ •! per foot; 15 inches. 2s uor foot; 12 Inohes, Is 6d per foot; 9 inohes. Is por fout; 6 inchos, 6d per foot: 4 inclrcs, 4d por foot. Manures.—Bonodußt, Sydnpy. fiS to £8 10s, according to quality; boneflpur, £0 10«; Auokland £8; Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island, eg; Huob guano, small lota, £5 to £6, bam Inolnded; Hurst's chemical maonre, Oil m

Chief Post-office' Auckland.

MArrfl Witt Olosb as uwdeo— Tins I)at. For Tliamos, per Rotomahono, at 1 p.m. For WhanKiirol Heads, Paruo, Waipu. Whan garoi. Kamo, and ManKOpoi. per Maogrogor or Waltaki, at 6 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. BAiruiWAY. 31th inst. For Tryphena, Fort FlUroy, and Whanifa. paraparn, por Glenolpt. at 7 O.IU. For Watwera, To Kapa. Warkwortli. eta, per Hose Casey, at 11 n.m. For Katl Katt, Aon«at«to, Tauranga, &a per Uotomohana, at 4 p.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. For Walwera. per WcUlngtou. at 1 p.m. Monday, 23rd inst. For Waitara, eta. por Oreti, at 7.40 a.tn. For Co.-omandol. per Caroiuandel. at 1T.30 a.m. For Gisboroe and Napier, ror Thomas UuiyQll, For Tauranga, Rotorui, and Opctlkl, por Clansman, at 5 p.m. Tuksday, 21th Inst For Taranaki, and Southern Ports, per Hotorua at 1 p.m. Toksday. March 3. Per S.S. City of Sydney. n» follows y- For Navigators Islands. Sandwich Manas. United States of Ainorica, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Kuropo, at 1 p.m. Money orders, registered Ureters ana nows papors, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra foe of atr oenco in addition to the postage, will be recoivod by the Mail Agent on board the Btanmer np to the time of sailing. This moil will be duo in London on Friday, April 10,1885.^ & Chief Postotßoe. Anokland.

Meeting, Entertainments, Etc.

FuunuAUV 30, WHS. Opera House —" Mammon." 8 p.m.

Otahuhu Piibllo Hall—Bacholors" Ball. 8 p.oi. St. Paul's Chursh-Recltal of. Sacred Music. S p.m.

New Kdcn Hall, Summer-Btroot—Mr Geoffge Aldridgo on Mr Kxley'a " l'roblom of Probloma." 7.30 p.m.

Lodge Et. Androw—Emergency Mcctlnß. J.SO p.m.

Catholic Institute. Wollinßtonstrcot—" Gomu ttom Irish Authors," 8 p.m.

Tomporanco Hall — Professor Hugo, on Spiritualism: Its Facta and Fanolos," 7.30 pan.

Notices to Correspondents.

Donald. —W. Cumniliws (professional) ran a mile in England in May, 1881, in 4 minutse 16 1-Sth Boconds. W. G. Goorge, the oolebratud amateur covered tho saino distance on Jan nary 3, 1883. in 1 minutes 19 i -slh Hocoada. These aro tho beat authentic record*.

Births.

BUCHANAN.-On Fobruary 17th, at her rosl donco, Wollesley-stroet, tha wife ci John «■ Buohanan of a daughter.

Marriages.

GASSON—HOBINSON.—On February 17, at Ihe residence of Mr W. MoKenzle, North Shctre, by the Rev. A. Murray McCallum. Jaro.os, second son of Jamos Gasson, Tunbrldgo Wo Us, Kont, England, to Annie, second daughter of George Robinson, of East Tamakl.

Death.

BENNKTT.—On the 20th Feb., at his lato r<wi denco, Freeman's Bay, Auckland, after a short and painful illness, Matthaw Horrix Bennutt, painter; agod 50 years. Dooply regretted, Tho funeral will lcavo his lato rosldenco. Freeman's Bay. on Sunday, Jfebraary 22nd. at threo p.m. Ifriends ploaßO aceopt this invita tion.

PULFORD.—On Fobruary 20, at Kybe* Pass, Irene Sylvia, infant daughter of W. S. and Fanny Pulford. REID.—On 19th Feb., at his rosidonco, LlßDor, Mt. Roskill Road, James Rold, late of Eden Terraco. in his 65th year. Doeply regretted. The funeral will leave his late rosidence to morrow, at 3 p.m. Fricndß will please aceopt this invitation.

TURNER.-On tho 18th Fob., 1886, at tho rosl denco of his parents, Aborcrombie-streot, John Clathwonhy, only child of Matilda Jane and James Stowaft Tumor; aged flvo months and two days. Intermont will tako place to-morrow after noon (Saturday), leaving paronts1 rojidonce at 3.30. Friends pleaso rccoivo thia invitation.

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

For the muse that lacks asstotanoe. For the wrong that noeds retdstauc* For tba future In the distance. And the geod.lhat wo oan da.

FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 20, 1885.

The Government, it is authoritatively announced, will consider at a Cabinet meeting next week New Zealand's attitude towards the movement for the despatch of colonial troops to the Soudan. We earnestly twst that the eool-headedness which has hitherto distinguished them in the midst of prevailing sentimental mania will not desert the Cabinet now. New Zea land has had its own wars, and has fought them out alone. There can be no charge of pusillanimity levelled against this colony. To New South Wales and Victoria war votes are a novelty, and possess, perhaps, all the attractions of a new sensation. But even with them the romance will be short-lived. Has it come to this, that the colonies have nothing better for their stoutest, strongest young men to do than to ship them off to be food for Arab powder ? Is work so scarce, is population so dense, is there no more agricultural land to reclaim, that the hope of the future must be killed off by wounds and disease ? And all for what ? For a hollow sentiment, a mere enthusiastic whim, which will inevitably cool long before the deserts of the Soudan come into view. The Australian colonists, usually so long-headed, are in dulging in a bout of temporary in sanity, out of which they will be effectually roused when the bill of costs is presented. And the most lament able item on this bill will be the list of dead and wounded, the victims of a Soudan summer, as well as of bullet and bayonet thrusts. Surely the flower of our Australian youth was meant for some higher and nobler purpose than to acquire a few square feet of soil in the Mahdi's country, to die in a cause not their own, 3n cj ojje which the Bri

tish Government assiimed only after the goading of stern necessity. There is neither glory nor utility in the pre sent war, and this earnest desire to shed blood, which everyone seems to be cheering to the echo, has, we are certain, no deeper motive than the love of a spree—a morbid eagerness to "seelife." "See life!" Rather "see death " —and worse than death.

The "Star" War Map.

The map which wo issuo with today's pnpor chould bo kept for futuro reforonco. Tho lnrgo map shows upon a good scalo tho British lino of ndvanco up tho Nilo from Assouan, and the small map indicates tho rclatiou of tlio Soudan to Kgypt, tho Red Soa and Abyssinia. It has boon cowiod a favourable titno to givo a narra tive of tho ovonts preceding tho war. This history, although eomowhat longthy, will, wo boiiovo, aid readers to a better compre hension of tho whole subjoot.

The British Retirement on Gakdul.

Tin: withdrawal of the British outpost at Qabat, new Motommob, and tho concentra tion at Gakdul, reported by coblo to-day, is not a movement tlint need cause serious alarm. It will bo remembered that after tho British defeated tho Arab* at Abu-kloa thoyadvancod on Motainmch.in tho vicinity of whichanothorsharpouga<joiuontoccurrod, resulting in what, it is feurod, are mortal wounds to General Stowart. An oxaiuina tion of tlio robot works at Motammch decided Colonol Wilson, who succeeded to tho command, that it would bo unwiso to attoinpt to capturo tho place with bis small force. Then followed his ovsntful trip up tho river by steamer, and discovery that Khartoum had fallon. This disaster com pletely changed tho aspoct of affairs. Tho small force which Gouoral Stowart had led across tho dosort was wholly inadequate to attempt tho ro-capturo of Khartoum, and it had boon very considerably diminished by losses in battle, tho prostration of tho desert march, and tho strong detachments pluccd at Gakdul wolls to keep open tho desert road. No further forward move ments being intended until ro-iuforco monts wore recoivod, it become, of coarse! prudent to concentrate this small force, in ordor not to oxposo it to de feat in detail, especially a« tho assistanco Bont by tho Mahdi to tho rebel camp at Jlotommeh made tho British position nt Gubat (a place not marked on any of the most recent war maps,but presumably a few inilos from Metammoh up tlio Nilo) a very perilous ono. Tho report that tho Mahdi is advancing against tho British with an army of 60,000 is somewhat alanning,our forces being absurdly small to bold such hordes at bay ovon from behind entrench monts. But, liko most Arab stories, this ono will doubtless prove an exaggeration. The Jlahdi has nevor yet shown any groat celority in hia movements. At Gakdul there is abundance of wator, and tho position is capable of being woll defended. It is only about oighty miles from tho Nile at Motommob, and forms a good halfway house across tho desert, and an admirable point iTappui [from which to control tho robols concentrated in tho country lying within tho great bond of tho river. Tho lato Ooneral Earlo's expedition, novr commanded by Colonel Brackonbury, which advanced np tho Nilo, was under ordors firat to seek out and chastise tho murderer of Liout,Col. Stewart (who was decoyed from his steamor and killed by ambushed ArabaJ, and thon to push on in small boats to Abu Ilamud, tho Nilo being soarcely navigable at this part for a distance of 140 miles. General Earlo was ordered to keep open the lino bo tweon Koroeko and Abu limned, and, if possible, to advance up tho river as far as Berber. If ho should then find tho over land march practicable, he was to ttriko westward across the dosert to Bir Gakdul. If unablo to undortako tho dosert march, he was to penetrate as far up the rivor 03 possible, »o m to keep open that mo of retreat. The ud vanoo 'upon Berber will no doubt bo con tinuod nntil serious opposition is mot with. Tho Mahdi having now, however, complete command of tho river, may bo ablo to effectually stop any further advance, and compel tho entire British force to remain in entrenchments nntil the promised assist ance arrives by way of Saakin, and the advanca of a large force by that routo can scarcely bo made in lees than a month, oron if the opposition of the hill tribes under o»man Digna should not prove for midable.

It is by no means clear whether or not the Government intend to grant the ay plication for an inquiry Into tho charges brought against the Hospital Surgeon, out tho presumption now is that they do not. Such is the impression conveyed by the following telegram received yesterday by tho Hospital Committee from the Colonial Secretary's Department:—" On considera tion, Ministers decide not to interfere with Committee of Management on matters re lating to internal economy of Hospital."

As will bo Boon by our obituary notices, another old Auckland resident has passed from amongst us, in the person of Mr W. H. Bennptt, painter, of Froeman's Bay, who received a severe stroke of paralyms on Saturday evening last, to which ho auoenmbed this morning. Deceased has resided in Auckland 21 years, having arrived in the old Ironsides in 1864. Ho leavos a widow and a large grown-up family to mourn his loss. Tho funoral leaves bis late residonco on Sunday next at 3 p.m.

Tho first of the Saturday excursion trains to Helonßvlllo at cheap faros will bo made to-morrow, and continue until furthor notice Those who havo not vialtod the Knipara will be pleasod with the picturesque scenery of Waitakeroi and bush scenery botwoen Kumoo and Helensville. It is in tended by the Northern River Shipping Company to make an excursion with tho s.g. Kina to the romantic spot of Shelly Beach, where the ejeouraionists can land and explore tho country round about. No one need fear soa-slekness on this trip, n« it 1b smooth water all the way. Meals will bo provided on board tho steamor. The farea aro within reach of all,being only 5s 6d, in cluding rail and steamer.

A native named Taka to Hulrama was brought down from Mongonui this morning in charge of tho captain of the Clansman, and handed over to the police authorities. He was committed for trial by Mr H. W. Bishop, R.M., on three indictments oharg ing him with breaking into the houses of Mr Wra. Whitehoad, and two natives at Waihipi,and stealing therefrom. He was also sentenced to six months' imprisonment under the Police Offences Act for having been found without lawful excuse in the dwelling houso of Robert M. Houston.

Tho unsatisfactory result of the Rowing Association's Regatta on Saturday afternoon last has stirred up members to increased exertion, and a determined effort is to bo made to carry out a, more successful pro gramme to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon. The list of ontries will bo tho same as that previously published, and if the crews will only come up to scratch several good racos should eventuate. The p.s. Victoria has been engaged to follow the various races. She will leave the Queen-street Wharf at 2.30 p.m. with passengers, at 2s each, and the first race will start at 3 p.m.

Although the Rifle Association prize firing commencos at Wellington on March 7th, Mr Bennett, Secretary of the Auck land Rifle Association, so far has not received the slightest information from the authorities at Wellington concerning the competitions. It is, therefore, probable that no men from Auckland will go down to take part.

A meeting was held last night in the Oddfellows' Hall, Devonport, for the pur p-8e of selecting five gentlemen to be nominated aB candidates for the Takapuna Licensing Committee in the temperaECO interest. Mr J. Milne was called to the chair. The meeting was informed that all the present members, with the exception of Mr Brett, wero willing to act tor the ensuing year if elected. In reply to a question, it was explained that Mr Brett felt that in his position he could be of more service to the cause of public order and pro gress if untrammelled by being on the Com mittee. It was unanimously agreed to nominate Messrs B. Bartlev. W. H. Brown, J. Bdson, Rev. A. M. McCaHum, and Mr C. Williamson, and the friends present pledge themselves to do their utmost to secure the return of those gentlemen if opposed. A resolution was also carried unanimously expressing the thanks of the meeting to all the members of the Com mittee, and especially to Mr Brett on his ' retirement, for their services ia the past, and approval of the action taken by them in their difficult and responsible position. A small committee was appointed to see to the nomination of the candidates named. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting.

William Ceolt, 'busman, has boon sum monod, at tlio instance of tho railway au thorities, for unlawfully driving an o-jiuibiiji across tho railway crossing at Morningtbido whon an ongiuo and balluat waggons woro approaching wiJkin a quarter of a milo. Tlio caRO will ccwb on for hearing at tho Polico Court to-morrow.

It is intondod to call for fresh tondors for tho erection of t.ho now We.sloy;m Church at Dovonport. Only two wore received in response to tho recent notices, ami tho lowest tqodorcr ia now dai>Korounly 111. Tho church will provido Hitting accommoda tion for 400 porsons. During yesterday aftornnon tho directors of tho Uotorua Railway Company waited ' upon tho Colonial Treasurer in connection with tho taking over of the lino by tho tiovorninont under tho District Kuilwuyn Aot. Sir Julius was also interviewed by Homoof the director* of tho lvaihu Hallway Company, Tho directors of tho Bay of Inlands Coal Company had an interview with the Colonial Treasurer this aXtornoon on mattors "on noctod with tho more economical working ot tho mine

Sir Julius Vogcl Ima roccived privately v romittanco of £17 10s which may be described an "conßcionco money," inasmuch <ih it represents nil amount of taxos, which tho sender wan ontitled to pay, but by tome moans oscapod from pay ing. Striokon with remorse, ho han transmitted (ho monoy under tho niimo of " M," with tho request that tho viowß of tho payment may bo made at) public us possible throughout tlio colony, in ardor thut it may act as an in coutivo to other individuals possessed of a eoji^cionco to raako up thuir pecuniary shortcomings.

Through tho kindness of Mr and Mrs J. M, ('lark, some of tlio inombora of the University College! Astronomical dona of last Bossiou had un opportunity of nooing aomo of tlio moio remarkable celestial objects through the lurf^o telescope lately presented to Mr and Mra Clurk by the citizens of Auckland. Next week, should tlio woathor continue favourable, I'rofosaor Aldis hopes to bo able to give '.ho remainder of tJto class a similar advantage.

Mr John Ham writes explaining tho roanon of his apparont disuourtcsy in not appoaring before tho Hospital Commitlvu, as ono of tho throe soloctod candidates for tho post of house stoward. Ho states that ho recoived no intimation that his uUcud ance was rcquirod, and theroforo doau not deserve tho imputation of ingratitude to thoso friends whoso rocommcnilations had j;ivon him a good chanco of Bocurlng tho appointment.

Mr Liddy, tho courteous and onergotic advonoo agent of Miss \\'ard's Dramatic Company, loft by the liotoumliana this afternoon for Gisborno in ordor to makotho necsHsary arrangoiuont-u for a aouson of four nighta hero.

Tho custom prevails amongst parents who havo childron in tho Industrial Home of on deavouring to shirk tho responsibility of contributing towards thoir support. Tho authorities naturally object, to boar tho buroon, and prosecutions aro frocjuont. Two men namod Michael Breon and Hobort Coulsoo will bo brought up at tlio Court to-morrow for tho purposo of having ordors mado upon thorn compolliufj them to pay.

Mrs Knapp applied for a prohibition order to restrain publicans from supplying her husband, Charles Emornon Knapp, ac countant, of Kemuorn, with intoxicating drinks. Applicant paid her husband had boon more or less intoxicated sinco Christ mas l)ay. Mr U'm. Dinnison, of New nuirkot, also gavo evidence, and paid Mr Knapp was quite nwaro of his wife's ap plication. The liocch granted tho order.

Tho polling for tlio oloction of a licensing commiitoo for Parnoll was proceeding to day.

Dr. Dalziol loft town today for tho pur poso of making a i>ost mortem examination of tho body of tho woman l'rendergast, who was murdered by her hrmbund at I'okono Valloy. Tlio inquest in to bo hold by Captain Jackson, K.M.

Tho hot woathor of tho last fow days haa l)ecn very trying to those whoso business lies out of doors. Sovornl casos of Hunstroko aro roported to havo h.ipponed, and wo understand that Mr Brook*, building con tractor, is dan^'oroHrtly ill from thu effects of n sutirttrokß.

The child who was said to have boon kidnapped by tlio girl .Jackson wan ro turnud to ltw homo o;i tho houio afternoon. Constable White was engaged iti a Hoarch for tho girl and hor supposed victim during tho whole afternoon.

At tho R.M. Court yesterday, tho caso of Allen v. Gill, a claim of £11 14« 3d for goods supplied, was heard. Mr Thoo. Cooper appeared for plaintiff. Mr Napior, for defendant, ploadod payment through a Mr Smith. After hoaring ;~laiiitift"B ori donco, Mr Mapior submitted to a judgment for the plaintiff.

Wo havo been requosted to stato that as the constant arrival of visitors at tho Sugar Works interferes greatly with tlio regular coureo of oporations thoro, in futuro jmrsons desirous of inspecting tho rolinory will bo required to obtain a pormit from tho manager (Mr Browstor), at tho Comjttny's oifice, in Customs-stroot East.

His Lordship the Very Kcv. Bishop Luck blessed tho now portion of St. Patrick's Cathedral yosterduy in tho prusonco of tho Very Kov. Father Walter Macdonald and Father Tuckwell. In tho evening tho Bishop dolivorod tho first of tho Lonton loctures. Big Lordship entered into tho questions of philosophy and roligion, depict ing tho disastrous consoquonco of rollgioue inaiffbron.ee to tho world, and nhowod that modern philosophic thonght tondod to neglect of roligion. His Lordship rcforrod to tho writings of Hobbs, Voltaire, Owon, and other writers, whoso works lod to tlifl maze of Bcopticism. In conclusion, ho believed that tho mission of tho Roman Catholic Church was, authoritatively, tho teaching of true religion to tho world. Tho sorvico closed with tho Benediction of tho Blessod Socramont by Father Walter Mac donald. A ploasant gathering of mombcrs and friends of tho Mount Eden Baptist Uiblo Class took placo lastovoning, chiolly for the purposo of presonting Mr T>. Whytock with a handiomo marblo timopioco as a momonto of his valuable sorvices as conductor to the clasa. Too was provided and frienJs waited on by Mosdamos Yooman, Stainton, Langford, and Prince. Tho chair was takon by Mr E. Fry, who paid a fitting tribute to Mr Whytock for tho good work ho had done as class leader. Moaßrs Shalders and Crudgo spoke of Mr Why tock'e services in torms of approval and commendation. Songs woro sung by Miss Langford, Messrs Cranwoli and Priestley, and instrumental pioces ronderod by Mrs Cranwoll, Mossrs Hoy nolds, Priestley, and Jonkins. Tho pro- j sontation was mado by Miss Langford in a vory gracoful manner, and gratefully acknowledged by Mr Whytock, whe ex pressed his surpriso at tho gift, of which ho had no previous idea. He had docided to take a little rest from his official connection with the church, but intondod still to con duct tho Bible class, from which, person ally, ho had dorivod much bonofit. Tho meeting closed with the Doxology.

After we went to preas yesterday, the following casoa were disposed of at tho Ro sldent Magistrate's Court: —Baker v. Mc- Crae (reported olsowhere). St. John Koyse v. B. Holmwood, olaim £1 4s, removal of furniture and goods. Mr E. Cooper for plaintiff and Mr Napier for defendant. Mr Napier contended that tho particulars of the claim were not sufficiently explicit, but Hia Worship overruled the contention. The evidence for the plaintiff showed tho goods had bean removed at Mrs Holmwood's ro quest, llr Napier contonded that de fendant was entitled to a nonsuit, as Mrs Holmwood had not tho expressed or impliod authority of her husband. His Worship held the evidence sufficient to entitlo the plaintiff to a judgment for the amount claimed.

Recognisingtheimportanceoftheproposed extension of Harbour-street with a view to its ultimate junction with Cuatoms-stroot West, the City Council aro doterrainod in good time to pavo the way for its consum mation. In moving last night that the Streets Committeo should bo requested to ascertain what arrangomonts could bo mado in that direction with the property owners affected thereby, Cr. Upton pointed out that not only was the question of the permanent levels of some dozen streets dependent upon the determination of this matter, but that if it were delayed diffi culties might arise to postpone an extension which, soener or later, would have to be made. The public intoroats demanded it, for when Freeman's Bay was filled up, the boat outlet from tho town towards Ponsonby would be along Freeman's Bay and Harbour-street. Along there the tram-lines would run, and College Hill with its difficulties would become a dream of the past. At present the prin cipal body to be arranged with was rtie Catholic Church, but he did not think they would stand in tho way of a public im erovement. Upon the suggestion of Cr. rowther, {he Councillors of the Ponsonby Ward were appointed a committee to make the necessary arrangements with the pro perty-owners,

A deputation waited upon Sir Julius Yogol this morning to request that tho time- for rocoiviug tonrlers for tho Htoam Eorvioo between Tonga, Samoa, and this colony might bo postponed from tho 31sfc March to tho ;Ust Way, as arrangements woro being mado in thia city to socuro steamers nuidiblo for this nvrvico,

I iiiiu conpoquonlly, if a litMo longer timo woro allowed, tlio number of tondora would bo Uir^yr. Sir Julius roplicd tliat tondora liavo alioidy boon culled, and tho timo could not now bo altorod. Jlo hopod to soo tlio scrvieo inau^urutod by tlio first of Juno. Tlio Siimonn chiofc, who liavo boon do pntod to interview tho Now Zealand Qovorninont with roferonco to their inlands, aro expect 3d (o arrive by tho Hchoonor b'lootwiiiK to-morrow. They will bo askod to proccod ou to VVollington t wlioro tlioy will have Hiidionco of tho Governor and tho Cabinot. During thoir stay, in Auckland, tho Mayor haa kindly uiidortakon to hliow them tho varioua [loiuta of interost in it, ond about ita onvironu

Our weakly niarkot price lift contains very few alterations from previous quota tions. Sou thorn Hour, oate, and oatmoal havo declined slijjhtly, tho former by no worth from i'l) to £!) 5.s per ton, and buttor and o;-rgicontiuuout last wcok'a values.

Several toiulors havo boon rocoived by Mr Charles Arnold, architect, for altora tionH to tho Imperial Hotel Buildings, recently purchaeou by the Colonial Mutual Assurance Socioty. Tho lowest was that of Mr Rhodes, £],<Mfi. Tho object of tho alterations is to provide ollicos in tho block for tho use and occupation of tho Company. Tlio Imperial Motol will bo carriod on as usual,

A jockey named Ponrson, while exorcising Snuko on tho Otahuhu courKO, mot with an accident this morning through tho girth breaking. Ho was thrown heavily, and ro ceivod a kick from the hoise. Ho is severely bruised.

Mr Macrao, of Mangaro, was today tho recipient of another threatening letter, 110 in ovidontly being badly hoaxed by his neighbours. This mlHgive was also placed in tlio lnmdn of the jHjlico.

Tho City Council resolved laHt night upon tho motion of Cr. Montaguo, socondod by Cr. Crovvtlior: —"That tho members for tho North Ward bo roquostodoo interview and consult tho proporty owners and oocupiors in Jlobuon and Victoria stroots with a viow of obtaining their written consent to tlio alteration of tho prosant lovol of Ilobson street as far as Victoria-street, and to re port to tho Council as early as possible Cr. Montague remarked that tho offset of these improvements in Hobson-stroot would bo to roDdor it a eocortd Quoon-Btreot, CoiiHoquonUy, j>roporty ownon should not joopardiao thoir own intorosts by opposi tion.

Tho Now Zoalnnd PoEtOfFico Dopartmont havo called for tonders for a etoain mail sorvico botweon this Colony and Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti. This service is to commonco on Juno 1, and the etcamor is to sail iirnt from Duncdin or Port ChnmborH, calling at tho different ports on tho way up. On returning, thn steamer will come to Auckland, and then down tho coaflt. TendorH must bo in by 31st Horch n»xt. Daniel li. Watkinson, from tho Bay of Inlands, was committed to tho Asylum this afternoon on tho modical testimony of Drs. McMullun and Cooin.

MissJ. O'llanlon, of Coombcs'H buildings, him opened hiT cluhsoh to glvo instruction in Uio following:—Wax (loworp. luiiioriiil miirblu work, leather work, mctalloan lußlre pnlntlng. uilk embroidery, crswol work, paiwr llowurß, braiding, bunding, raised wool work, seoa work, sliell work, uppluiuo, &c.

Tho only Canh Sowing Machine DopOt.— D. B. Chambers.—[Adtt.l

A Kthanuk Stokv.—About half-pastS o'olock lost Saturday evonlng, v man might Jinvo been iilßervixludiK'KL'i'iiiK along llobson-strectln tiie dlrccti.not Newton, Ho was not druuk. His awkward gait wuh occasioned by a huavlly laden kit. which lio oarrlud. Kvery nowaud then lio v>oulil m p to rest, buthii never look his oya utrtilrtbunion, and lie froquontly mmterod to himself. " Why."hosnid. 'did 1 novor go thoro bi'oc? Tlio kitfull cost mo n mura nothing, nnd tho things avo all good." A passing policcnnin overhrarlm; thn roniark, glanced Riißiiicioimly at tho kit-furrier, and Bharpiy dvnuiadcd what ho had got thoro i •• Why. 1' exclaimed Uiu man. "do jou tako mo tev v thief!" The tliiiiKßlaiucyirryingcerUiinly oust me llttlo enough, bnt they aro lionuaUy como by. I liavo been to do my Halurday shop ping at Katon's (Jooponilivo .Store, next the Criterion Hotel, ilobeon-atroot, and I wiui only chuokliug to myt'elf about my wonrlorful bar gulns." lluttnr, from I'd; ohtteeo, 3d; onions, I2lb tor Is; notAteuß, 211b lor Is: monstor cook ing apples, filb for Is. If you bring your kit ho givos 71b for Is, and a hundred other lines. Ths nolicomnn moved oir porfectly satisfied. He know Katon's.-[Ai>AT.I

ALLEGED BRIBERY Of A NATIVE ASSESSOR.

(BY. TKLIiOIUFH—OWN COUBKHI'ONDKNT.)

Camubiikjh, this day. At tho Land Court this morning, before Chief Judge Mac Donald, tho matter of allowed bribory of Assessor Waate Tlpa was gone into at oonsidorable longtd. Those conccruod, oxcoptiug Tlpa, .roro in Court. Captain Bluko produced two receipts signed by Tij a. Ono was dated Kihikihi, May 10th, 1884, for £10 received from Wm. Moon as ft loan, which tho receipt said was to be repaid, and the ether was datod Ngarun wuhla, 12th Norombor, 1881, for £26 cosh lont. Those wero tho only rccoiptg he had shown Symonds. Ono of tho dims had boon repaid, and tho othor was expected to bo repaid also. Ho considered Harry Symcnds hnd abused his confidonco in this matter. Tho Court impounded tho two roceipts. His Honor said tho mattor was ono of criminal oonoorn, and cautioned thoHO interested against making state montß unnocosßarily. After a somewhat porsonal discussion the Court adjourned.

OPERA HOUSE.-"Mammon".

It wa« only to bo oxpootod that so talented nn actor aa Mr W. H. Vernon should haye a capital houso on tho occasion of his benoflt last night, and It wm but fitting that tho opportunity should bo takon for the pro duction of % drama in which his histrionio gif t,s should bo brought out into great relief. •• Mammon " affords tho nocessary scopo for display, as tho briof outlino of tho plot givon in our issuo of Tuesday, would suffice to indicate. In fact, it was written for Mr Vornon, and tho mannor in which he impersonates tho leading vole, viz., that of Sir (Sooffroy Horiot, shows how well it suits him. Ho has elaborated iho part into a roalistic Btudy, and whothor as tho successful man of businosp, unscrupulous, ambitious, and solf-confidont, or as the ruined speculator, desorted, botrayed, but undaunted still, with a clearer perception of the domoatic virtuoi, and a atrongor determination to do right, ho is effectivo in a very high degree, Iti«, however, when troublcnnd dionßterover wholmhimthat theskill anddramatic ability of tho actor most powerfully manifest thomselvos. Thoro is no neod to analyse tho elements of this success It ia com pit to and undoubted, and thoso who wish to hoo a striking stage portraituro will witnosa the play eithor this ovoning or to-morrow night, Thoso who think that Migß Ward's specialty is tho impersonation of tho sterner and loss amiable sides of feminine character havo only to see hor Lady Horiot to bo disabused, of that idea. As tho true and tender wifo, she wins sympathy at once, and her grief in pirting from hor husband reaches the deepest springs of pathos. Its oloquonco is all tho more intense because of its subdued expression* Tho part is only a subsidary one, but in the hands of Miss Ward it asserts an exceptional prominenco. Miip Watts Phillips appaarod tj her accustomtd advantage as Violet Heriot, and Mi 8 Veitch scored a decided "hit" as the Frenchwoman. Messrs Fenton, Lawrence, Darvill, Montgomery, and Edwards also deserve recognition for the satisfactory manner in which they acquitted themselves. The play will be repeated to-night.

DuNEDibr, this day.—Tho North Dunedin rifles send oight men to the Association meeting.

Chiustchitkch, this day,—Mr J. D. Lance, M.H.R., for Cheviot, addressed a largo meeting of his constituents at Amber ley, and received a unanimous vote of confidence. He generally approves of Sir Julius Vogel's polioy.

Tha b.s. Rotornahana left far Melbourne via Southern ports at i p.m. today with cargo, in cluding 160 tons sugar, shipped by tbo New Zealand Sugar Company, and the following passenKerß:—For Sisborne: Misaes E. Gulliver and Bond, Messrs Dary. Ross, MoKellar, Cooper, Liddy. Cayo. For Napier: Missßllie, Mr and Mrs Hulme and child, Mr and Mrs Blatter. Messrs Butcher, Henderson. Pirie and Hore Ropiha. For Wellinjjton: Mesdames Jankea and White, Miss Whito, Messrs Moore, Chapman and Murchie. For Lyttel ton: Mr and Mrs 8011. Miss Stewart. Messrs Kay, G. Smith, Reid, Kiely, Woolor and Frfiser. For Duuedin: Mr and Mrs Love, Mr and Mrs Price, Dr. Faraa, Mr and Mrs McGif ford. Messrs Gaineford and Quick. For Hobart: Mr and Mra liiloy. For Melbourne: Messrs Cowbshaw. Duder, Slatter, J. A. Brodie, Blade, J. Aitchison, Watt, Taylor, J. Cock Watts. Mntam, J, A. Cotter, Mrs Jouler, Missel Carey (two).

CITY COUNCIL.

The wookly mooting of thia body took placo last night.

CoiiRKsroNDENOB.-—Lottors woro recoivod and diaposod of as follows -.—From Captain Humo, stating that tho Minister of Jußtieo rogreta his inability to sot apart somo prison labour for work in tho Domain, as tho numbor of inmates is limited, and that thoso incarcerated aro ongagod in building tho new Gaol wall. From tho Under- Socrotary for Justice, stating that tho Go vernment aro unable to hand over to tlio Council foos and lines arising undor tho Police Offoncos Act, as these monoys by law are payable to tho Consolidated Fund, from Goorgo Squirrel, urging tho necessity of korbing and channelling Howe-streot, besides the asphalting of tho footpaths.—llo ferrod to Streets Committoo. From Hib bord and Loggo, intimating their intention to oxhibit in Lower Quoon-stroot samploa and modols of their artificial stone, and asking tho Council to pay a visit.—Agrood to visit tho oxhibition on Wednesday after noon noxt. From H. Mackay, agree ing to pay one-half tho drainage of his pro perty in Sale-street. From Hospital Com mittee, forwarding lottor from modical stalf expressing thoir willingnoHS to report on tho availablo sites for smallpox hospital.—Letter to bo acknowledged. From Frozen Meat Company, point ing to tho immediate necessity of tho extension of tho main sowor, unless the progress of their works is to bo allowed to stop it up.—City Engineer instructed to confor with Company's engineer with a viow to tho tomporary oxtonsion of tho sowor. From Mrs E. Short, asking for a ro-considoration of her case. —Previous docision to bo adhered to. From W. Norrio re footpath on tho southern side of Shortland-Btroot. —Appli- cant to bo informed tbat contractor had boon instructed to top-dr«ss tho asphalt. From \V. G. Allen, complaining of the footpath and channels in Jorvoia Road. — Referred to Stroots Committoo. From James Whiting, re formation and drainago of Lawrence-strcot. From S. C. Smith, re unsafe condition of his houso in Franklin Hoad.—Enginoer instructed to visit and roport to Streets Committee. Pktitions.—Cr. Goldio presented a poti tlon from the property-owners of Adolaido strcot re cutting, korbing and channelling that thoroughfare beforo the wintor sets in —Referred to Streets Committee.— Cr. Goldio also prosonted a petition from Eden ■troot, Mary-itroet and Normanby Koad, in the Mount Eden district, applying for tho oxtousion to their promises of the water supplied to tho etonobroaking machine— Tho Moyor thought tho water supply askod should bo granted on the uaual conditions.— Petition was then referred to Waterworks Committee. Fkankmn Road.—Cr. Devow submitted a petition from the ratepayers and house holdori of Franklin Koad asking that the unsightly gully at tho foot of that thorough fare should bo filled up 8 feet, so as to afford a proper grade, and to facilitate drainage operations. — Keforred to Streets Com mittee.

HiiMiiDAs-sTRKKT.—A petition from tliis stroot pray inn tlmt the thoroughfare should bo kerood and channelled was roferrod to Streets Committee.

Stuusts Committee.—ThU Committee ro portod favonrably upon lottors from the Secretary of the Union Sash and Door Co. and the Auckland Timber Co. r« water »ervic«B. Tho politico from residents of Burloigh-streot re cutting down to th» permuuont lovol h«d been defarrod until drainage work U oompUtod ; while P. E. Fitzgorald'B lotter re Waitemata-streot had been doferrod ponding furthor action.—Tho roport was adopted. CurriNe Dovrs of Hoiison-.stbbet.— The Speoial Legal Commlttoo submitted tho following interim roport with rospect to tho letters recsivod from W. and G. Win stono and Bishop Luck rt Hobnoii-street works:—

" Alter having interviewed Captain DaMy for lira Coorabos, who Intimated a doelro for an otter ot a lntap sum m compensation for tho destruction of houses, &0., and also having vtsltctl tho ownora and ocouplors ot other properties In Hobuon-stroet, tho Coinmitt«o recommend that tho earth bo slotted from fonco line on to street, nnd that etops be given each house; estimated cost, say £70, furthor ontting out to be postponed until next spring. In tlio evont of the Council deciding to proceed with tho cutting ont, they rccommond that the sum ef £100 he offered to MriCoombox (without prejudice) as compensa tion : the two allotment*! the property of Mrs Coombce to be cut ont by th» Conuell.

After Bomo disenssion tho portion cf tho roport betweon the words " Mobson-Btroot " and "in tho evont" was retained, and all the rost oxpunged.—Tho report, as amerulod, was then adopted. Lock Hospital.—The surgeon reported that S patients worn xtill nndsr treatment. Citt Rkw&b.— Tenders for the remoral of oity refuse wore received as follows : — Joseph Craig, £80 per month, and extra streets £1 pound per month each; Goo. Wilson, £113 per month, and extra stroons £1 por month, or If required to do the work, apart from bis carting contract, £2^o por mouth, and £2 pounds oaoh for oxtra streets; Maurlco Casey, £70 por month, and extra streets £1 each por month, —Casey's tender wai accepted. ASPHALTINO IS HIU.T SIBBBTS. — In answer to Cr. Kldd'o question as to whether the Engineer would arrange to have asphalted foot paths in hilly streets regularly sandod to prorent accidonto, more particu larly in Shortland and Piinocsstreets, the oflficer stated that the contractor had been instructed to top-dress Shortland and Prlncoß-stroets. The contract was to "keep in repair,"and ho would "see that it is mado safe."

Londok-stbekt.—The property-owners of this street petitioned the Council not to put them to further trouble by earth cuttings, as tho street bod boon twice out down already.—From the Enginoor the following report was received i—

" As tho fixing of the lords of New-etreot and 8U Mary's llo»d. In the Ponsonby Ward, has boon postponed, tha levels of tha lire stroots abutting uierooo, to oome bafora the Council this overling, osnnot be dealt with, and will consequently requir* to bo deferred. I may state for tho Informatlon of tho Council that the levols of the balance of the streets botwecn Bt, Mary's Koad, Jorvoii Koad, and the rlvor will bo ready by next meeting; but twolvo of thorn, situato between St. Mary's Koad and Sholly Ilonch Road, will require to stand nvor until St. Mary's Rosa Is dealt with. The balance west of Sholly lioooli Road will be laid bdoro tho Council."

It was resolved to defor tho fixing of tho levels of th« twelve streets roforred to until, thoso of St. Mary's Road are- settled. Motions.—Tho following motions woro agreed to :—(Cr. Burns), " That a lamp be erected on tho south conner of Karangahape Road and Syraonds-stroot," (Cr. Cooper), " That a copy of the Superintendent Engi neer's report ro stato of machinory at Western Springs be forwardod to Mr Hanna, lato cngineer-in-charge." (Cr. J. H. Upton), " That the Ponsonby Coun cillors ascertain what arrangements can bo mado with tba owners of property con cerned in tho proposed extension of Har bour-street to Freeman's Bay, and to report." DiVKnstoN of High-street.—The Coun cil's soul was appended to deed for exchange of allotment to facilitate diversion of High street.

Tho rough minutes wero road and tho Council rose.

TABLE TALK.

"Mammon " in the Opora Houso tonight, Tho R.M. has takon the Mangere bull by tho horns.

Railway trips to To Aroha are contem plated. Professor Hugo is to diagnose the "spirits" to-night. Look out for "bumps." The second nnmber of The New Zealand Farmor 1b now published. Recital of sacred music to-night at old St. Paul's for the last time.

Mr Ma) a is getting the quarantine station at Motuihi in proper trim, lest it should be required for passengers by the Doric. The annual picnic of Northcoto residents will shortly take place at Motutapu. Otahuhu races to-morrow; big meet ex pected. The Wanganui publicans carried the licensing elections yesterday. New portion of St. Patrick's Cathedral was consecrated yesterday by Bishop Luck. Gold has been found at Tokomarau, on the Wanganui River.

The annual water picnic of Whan< arai people took place last Wednesday, when they went to the Heads in the Waitaki. Musical Auckland!— Our local Presby tery has been appointed by the General Assembly a standing committee on Church Praise.

Bead continuation of "An Amazing Marriage" in to-morrow's Star Supple ment. Also the romance of the American War.

Mr It. J. O'Sullivao, Inspector nnder the Auckland Board of Education, is at present ob an official visit to the schools in Thames dieftrict.

Great demonstration to-morrow afternoon at the laying of the foundation stone of the new Wealeyan Church in Grafton Road. Address by Mr Booth.

Auckland tram-cars now carry mnra pas sengers than those of Christchurch, and the cost of carrying them is lesa here than in any other part of the colony.

SHOCKING MURDER AT POKENO.

AN AGED BETTLEB SHOOTS

HIS WIFE.

IIAKKOWINU DEED OF A

MJNATIU

Ykstkiuiav a terrible trairody was onactcd j amid tho lovoly farmsottlomonts of I'okono, in tho dwolling of a small Bottlor of tho dis- , trict. Though only 40 miloa from Auck land, and cloao to tho trunk railway, I'okono ia both in ifcaolf uiid in relation to tho out- , sido world so completely isolated that tho ' deed was committed without any one being alarmed, and tho nows of tho tragedy only reached tho city this morning. From tho accounts to hand it would appoar that tho author of tho tragedy, Robert Prcndorgast, a sottlor at Fokono Valley, who is about GO years of ago, deliberately shot his wifo through tho heart about noon yester day. Thoro waa neither car nor eyo witnoß« to tho dreadful crime, as Prandorgast and hia wifo wero at the time alono in the house, whish in at a con siderable distanco from any othor dwelling. Discovery of tho Crime. Tho manner in which tho crime was discovered and traced to tho munleror is peculiar. Yesterday was tho annual fete of tiro school children at i'okeno, and on the occasion tho wholo of tho youthful popula tion turnod out for enjoyment. Among tho ploasuro-soekors wore two sons of tho i'rondorgasts, young unmarried men, who rosidod with their parcuts. When thoy roturned homo about six in tho evening, thoy woro horrified to find tho doad body of thoir ngod mother, lying stark and stiff on tho floor of tho kitohen, in a pool of hor own blood. Thoy at ouco gave tho alarm, and some of tho neighbours sont for Conatablo Ryan, of Mercer, who immediately wont to I'okono to make enquiries. Arrest of tho Murderer. About 8.30 in tho ovening he arrostcd Prendergast on tho charge of "wilful murder." On being told tho chargo against him, accused replied, " Oh, yos ; 1 done it. You will find tho pistol on the shelf in the kitchen." Tho constable, on searching, found a long horso pistol, which had evidently been discharged quito recontly, on tho shelf, as stated by prisonor. Extraordinary Conduct of Accused. Tho accuned man, Prondergast, was at Mercer yesterday aftornoon for some hours, and attracted attention by his extraordinary behaviour. He waa in a state of intoxica tion, besidos labouring under high excite ment, and waa speaking and drinking with overyone who would join him. He talked a good deal of incohoront stuff, and in the course of his convocation asserted several timea that ho hud shot his wifo. He loudly boosted that the whole of Mercer belongec to him, but that the titlo deeds had boon lost while he waa in tho Asylum. Ho in tended, however, to go and see Superin tendent Thomson And get them recovered. Thoso who heard him concluded that he waa ravinjf, and of course tho majority of them know that ho had been about two years in tho Lunatic Asylum, from which ho was discharged two years ago. Thoy thoreforo paid no atten tion to his assertion;) about having mur dered his wifo, and ho waa allowed to leave tho township unmolestod. How tho Seed was Done. Ab wo have said, it is apparent that the murder wa? committed about noon of yesterday. Tho two sons left tho house about noon for tho sporte, and as the accused was in tho public-houso at I'okono about two in tho afternoon, ou his way to Mercer, it is plain that the deed must have boon clono shortly after the pons loft homo. From tho fact that tho wound is a doadly one and juat in tho region of tho heart, tho probabilities aro that tho murderer wont coolly about his torriblo businosß, and shot his poor wifo at close quarters and without any warning what over.

Deceaflod was about the samo ago aa her husband. Thoy came to the district about 20 years ago, having four sons, tho oldest of whom has since married and settled at Pokeno. The seoonti json was omployod at Nowmarkot on the railway, and on receiv ing intimation of the tragedy this morning, at once took train for Pokeno. Tho two younger sons, as already stated, resided with thoir parents.

(BT TEI/EOfiATIi—OWN OOBBtaPONOENT.)

FURTHER PARTICULARS.

The Murderer's Eccentric

Conduct

Pukkkohk, this day,

Guard Elliott, of tho Waikato tram, makes tho following statement regarding tho affair: —Yoeterday uftornoon at 4 o'clock I was at Mercor. Old Prondorgast was thoro, and appeared to bo slightly tho vrowo of liquor. He entered tho urinal, and whilo in there a boy throw a stone on tho galvanised iron roof. Prondorgast camo out Baying:—"You havo como to shoot mo bocauso I shot tho old woman. Yes ; I shot hor. Sho has boon chopping me for 117 yoars, but she won't chop any more." I did not bolievo what Pronder fast said, bocauso I have always believed im to be a littlo "touched." No ono know of tho murder at Mercor at that timo. I did not hear of the tragedy till this morning, but a horseman brought tho news from Pokeno in tho evening. I havo hoard that Prendergast has boon an inmato of tho Lunatic Asylum. Prisoner's son, Jack Prondorgast, nged about 34, and a platelayer at Newmarket, is a passenger by this train. He only hoard of tho tragedy this morning, and is almost boside himself with griof.

SPORTING NEWS.

To-morrow's Raeos at Otahuhu.

Tim newly-formed Otahuhu Racing Club hold their first meeting to-morron, and thero seems ovory likolihood of it proving successful. A programme of eight events will be run off, and the firwt racoissetdown to atart at half-past twelve. The Club have mado overy nrrangomont for Auckland visitors to reach tho convincing ground, an ordinary train leaving at half-past eleven, and a special nt twenty minutes to one, both landing passengers within two minutes' walk of tho course. Tho following nro tho nnmos of thoso who havo accoptcd for tho four principal ovonts : —

Hurdlbs.—Nlggor. list; Whalebono. Mat 101b; Alario, lOst 71b; Bushman, lOat 61b; Worm, lOat; Marquis. 9st 101b; Frivolity 9st 61b ; Hham, Ost 51b ; Kaikateo, 9st lib; Over the Hillß, Ost.

Racing! Clvii Hanbicatl.—Fishivoman, Bst 101b: Myslory, Bst; Victoria, 7at 71b; Linda, 7st 51b; Rovolver, 7st 21b; Snake. 7st; Winnie. 6st 101b; MiKnonotte. 6at 21b; Nanny, Sat. Stbkplechabk.—Whalebono, list; Snnray, lOst 121b; Alario, lOst 101b; Now Year, lost 81b ; Banana, 9et 71b; Marmion. 9st lib; Lily Langtry, Ost.

Publicans' Porse. — Mystery, Bat 41b- Rovolver, Bat; Victoria, 7et 121b; Worm, 7et 81b; Snake, 7st 61b; Otara, 7st 51b; Winnie, 7ot; Mignonette, 6at 81b : Phoebe. 6et 71b • Catch-'em-if-you-oan, 6et 61b; Luna, Cat lib • Little Noll. 6st lib; Nanny, Bst 21b.

For the Racing Club Handicap I fancy Snake, and Snnray reads as well as any thing in tho Steeplechase The Hurdles may be won by Frivolity, and Victoria will probably be the hardest to beat in the Publicans' Purse.

Hippona,

. Dunkdik, this day, Oudeis and Liverpool are scratched for all engagements.

Wellington, this day;

The Wairarapa races were continued to day. Tho weather is glorious, and the attendance large. Results :—

Hurdles, of 50sovs., 2 miles Zulu (9st) won by four lengths.

MINING NEWS

[by telegraph—own correspondent.]

Thames, this daj:. Waiorongomai Returns.—Tho following returns of melted gold from Waiorongomai district have been banked. New Find, 318oz. lOdwts. from 273 trucks quartz; Premier, 240z. 13dwts. from 27 trucks; Do tailtingg, 230z. 14dwts. : Canadian, 40 oz. Hdwts. gold from 6 trucks. Cambma.--The slops above the interme diate 10e\ jijlded iOlbs. of specimens last night.

THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

A Hlwteh of i«s Origin.

Why Goimloh Went to KiiaH.omii

Tun namo Soudan inoaiw Kimply " Tho ( Laud of tho Blacks," and on maps of Africa tho term is applied to a stretch of territory extending right across tho groat continent from tho Kcd Sea to tho Atlantic. That division of the Soudan which is tho centre of interest now is, howovor, a more circum scribed area, known as tho Eastern or Egyptian Soudan. It. is an immense terri tory with no clearly-defined boundaries, but covoring an area nearly equal to tho wholo of Europe, exclusive of Russia. "Westward of tho limits adoptod for our war map is tho provincoof JDarfour.wliiclyuljoinsKordoian, and southward aro tho equatorial provinces. Tho Inhabitants of tho northorn districts aro chiefly Arabs, bat as tho Equator is approached the blacks form tho bulk of tho population. Tho advent of Egyptian rule into this torritory brought with it no prosperity to Uio conquerors or tho con : quorcd. Mchcmot Ali, who elfccted tho tirst conquest in 1821, encouraged the ; slave trado for tho supply of tho Egyptian markets, and tho Arabs wero only too ready to proy upon the unfortunato popula tion. Tho atrocitioß attending this in famous traffic are simply indeßcribable,and, added to the extortions of mercenary pashas, they have desolated the country. Although the country is almost a waste, tlicro is land in tho valleys of the numerous rivers capable of producing abundantly, and under goud government the export of tropical products, added to a large trade drawn from tho interior of Africa, would have rendored theso provinces valuable as feeders to the wealth of Egypt. But the accursed trado in human life, by destroying tho population and rendering life and property insecure, made tho pro vincos unprofitable, and a constant drain upon the ovorburdened resources of Egypt proper. Tho magnitude of the tratiic iB almost inconceivable. In 180'J Sir Samuel Baker was omployed by tho Khedive to suppress this trade and extend the Egyptian rulo southward to tho Equatorial Lakes, lie spent four years in the work with remarkable success, and the Equatorial provinces conquered, woro combined with Kordofan and Darfour in tho Government of tho Soudan.

It was this vast torritory which the Khedive, on the retirement of Sir Samuol Baker in 1873, placed under the direction of Colonel Gordon, already famous for his exploits in tho service of the Chinese Go vernment, subduing tho Tai-ping rebellion. Six months after Sir Samuol Baker's return to Cairo—namoly, in February, 187-t— Colonel Gordon entered upon hia new duties. For three weary years he waged unceasing war against the slave-dealers ; ho established Egyptian outposts as far as the lakes, and made his authority "feared and respected, although not much liked" (we adopt his own language) throughout the country. But his letters during this, and a subsequent term of Governor ship abound with allusions to the the hopoloesnosa of tho struggle again.st tho deeply-rooted traffic. In one letter ho states that a Darfour chief had told him that one-third of tho population of that country had been carriod into slavery, and ho adda, "we must have caught 2,000 in less than nine months, and I oxpect that we did not catch one fifth of tho caravans." Gordon confessed, after five years of heroio struggle, that it was as easy to take out the stains of ink from blotting paper as to eradicate slavery from the Saudan. In another letter he Bays: "I have just made a calculation of tho loss of life in Darfour during tho years 1875-1879. It comos to IG.OOO Egyptians, and some 50,000 natives of Darfour. Add to this tho loss of lifo on the liahr Gazelle, somo 15,000, and you will have a fine total of 81,000; and this oxclusivo of the slave trado, which one may put down for these yeara at from SO.OOO to 100,000." Blso of tho Malidl's Rebellion. There can be no doubt that this war upon tho slave-dealers had much to do with the discontent which arose among the Arab population. Tho elavo-dealers were active, darinz men, who had the country under thoir heel, and so long as Egypt and Tur key furnished them with good markets for their infamous but highl.y-profitablo wares, thoy wore comparatively docilo under the rule of the pashas. But when the war was turned upon themselves thoy became tho onomies of the Government. Aftor Ismail Pasha was deposed, in 1579, Colonel Gor don loft the Soudan, and was guGcoeded by Egyptian pashas, who had been in his ser vice, and who had become imbued with his ideas. Tho war against slavo-dealers was carriod on honestly enough for a time, but with increasing resistance from the traders, Who gained the upper hand once more within two years aftor Gordon's retire ment.

The first serious signs of tho present ro bellion made thoir appearance in 1881, when Mahomed Achmet, the son of a car penter of Dongola, who after graduating in a free religions school, had been lending the life of a hermit on tho Bluo Nile, suddenly proclaimed himself the Mahdi foretold by tho founder of Islomism. Numbers of bolicvors and of disorderly spirits who were ready for any loader of disaffection flocked round him. The Governor of tho Soudan summoned him to como into Khartoum; ho refused ; an expedition was sent against him, and on the 9th of December, ISSI, nn ongagomont occurred, in which the Mahdi's followers were victorious. The success drow thousands to his standard, and the situation becoming sorious, an expedition under Yussuf Pasha was de spatchod against him in 18S2. Again victory crowned the arms of the False Prophet, and he assumed tho offensive. Whilo Arabi Pasha was busy contending against tho English in Lower Egypt, the Mahdi laid siogo to tho Egyptian garrison at El Oboid. He made three assaults upon it without success, his losses being esti matod at 10,000 mon. In January, 1883, the town oapituiated to him, and henceforth it became his capital. In February, 18S3, tho Anglo-Egyptian war being then over, tho Khedive resolved to dospatch Hicks Pasha against the now formidable rebels. The English authori ties being then engaged in the work of, reducing tho affairs of tho wretched coun try to order and establishing a Btable govornmont, strongly advised the Khedive against this expedition. They did not, however, as thoy should hnvo dono, inter poso to prevent it. Hicks Pasha sot out against El Oboid with nn ill-organised force of 11,000 mon. Only one or two stragglers returned to tell the dreadful tale of massacre. His entire army was led into a trap and butchered on the 13th Novem ber, 18S3. Tho Fighting Near Sualtln. While tho Mahdi was annihilating the expeditions sent against him in Kordofan, a follower named Ofman Digna had spread the disaffection to the hill tribes around Suakin, on tho Red Sea. They made two successful attacks upon the garrison, killing 150 in tho tirst and 700 in the second. Thoy also laid closo siege to tho Egyptian garrisons at Sinkat and Tokar. To bring this audacious leador to book, tho Egyptian Government pla?ed a force of gensdarmeß, negroes, and Arabs under Baker Pasha (Colonel Valentino Baker). This rag-tag and bobtail army was annihilated by Osman pignaatEl Tob, and Baker Pasha, abandon ing his baggage, made his way back to Suakin with tho remnant of his forco. Tho garrison at Binkat, numbering 600, woro now at tho end of their resources, starved out, and a week after Baker Pasha's defeat, tho commander of the garrison made a brave attempt to cut his way through tho investing fines. His entiro force was slaughtered, and a massacre of men, women, and children fol lowed in the town.

It had now become evident that the Egyptian Government, under British tute lage, had not the spirit or power to restore order, and tha English Cabinet authorised an expedition to reestablish order on the Rod Sea littoral. A force of 5,000 troop 3 undor Major-General Graham was promptly embarked ; on the 4th of February Baker Pasha had boon defeated. On the 29th of the same month the English General gave Osman Digna his first taste of Britifb mettle. With loss of only 24 killed and 140 wounded, heutterly routed 10,000 rebels, put ting bet ween two and three thousand of them hers de combat, flavins summoned Osman Digna to surrender and received a defiant answer, General Graham once more led his troops out against the robel camp, this time encountering the entire body at Tamanieh. A terrible battle onsiied, the Arabs charging the British squares again and again with extraordinary bravery.and being mowed down in thousands by the withering nre. Their losses were computed at 9,000 ; those of the British at 70 killed and 100 woundod. Thorebolcampwasdestroyed, and the power of Osman Dignacompletely broken; although irregular bands have bung around Suakin, they bays never sinco given serious trouble. A third expedition in March having driven tho remnants of the rebel force into the mountains, the British troops,

greatly prostrated by even tliiTl^r^ paign under the torrid heatof h^Sw wero roembarked and sailed fo, v W Gordon's Mission to Kb«!j^ Before Baker's defeat or (Jeni.r.l^'' victory, (iordon J'asha had /™ruN mission to Khartoum, Thn « i H oflicially of Gordon's namo in *£ with tho troubles in the B^m despatch from Earl Omnvuffl. S Caring, the British ConsulftSS Ist of December, 1883; Hicb P 'i!H boon defeated on tho 13th of Now*^ this despatch, tho Foreign Scored whether Colonel Gordon co fe profitably employed in Egypt s ; "5 \ Hnring, being cither opposed hio»& pressing tho views of tfuba pgjU * tt adversely to the employment of(S On tho 10th of .January, EarlP^ again telegraphed asking whether ■ffi Gordon or Sir Charles \vll ßO n Wul d3 of sorvice; and again Sir Evelyn Bm?*1! joetcd. WlmtovcrthocausoofoppoS*

fContinued en Fourth Pog^i

THE SOUDAN WAR.

[BY CABLK-COPYIUOHT.f:

HIUTISII RETREAT |||' GUttAT.

Advance of the Rebels,

Cairo, Febtmjji Intelligence has been received tkMi British troops on Saturday lastabai, Gubat, on the Mile, above Metemni retired to Abuklea, to the eoathwmj) I movement was effected without mXJ from the enemy. It is possible thS will fall buck on Gakdul, wh e i« £& is obtainable. :-W,

It is reported that the Mahdi irftti thousand followers, has left Khartom.' is marching on Metemmeh. ?,' Tlic <|nceii and the Co||

Loroo.f, Febn»|ri| Her Majssty the Queen hu.'"jj&fl Lord Dorby, expressed to the n&j colonies a warm and grateful fafc i tlioir offered aid, which was air ■■ Jl, tory oxpreseion of loyalty on their njp The New South Wales (ki tingent m The patriotic fund is daily inl and arrangements for the despsWmjjJ'll are progressing favourably. Thtjtlfj embarkation will be observed uVtfll holiday, and will be attended irjfl,: eiderable eclat. Tho Hon. \V. B. Daily, A^ General, has roplied to the §-■ menage, stating that the ooladbh^ deeply grateful for tho Mime, Ju Tnc Victorian Offer, tl Memoubsj, tiliijM Mr Service has not yet rMfa||H official reply to the offer of Victoria Js| for the Soudan.

CABLEGRAMS.

by cable—corTwaffi§"--B";

Threatened Rising in fcui. M London, February 18. - Ufa fc ■ authorities, fearing a rising, Is j not to reduce the strength ofttipif-' at present stationed in Ireland, j Australasian Protest Agalat 'fcj H Convicts, vMgIS Lord Darby is forwarding toWZ^f * the British Ambassador atPsn,inMß protest, from tho several A{itK|l against tho deportation of ltt£fetj|i| tho Pacific. : : Commoroia; Fallom § Messrs Donaldson, Andrmq'riwp| land, general merchant*, withuw' Adelaide, have failed forwrjtylM pounds. Tho aßEets of tbeflnttiv The creditors in iho Mto i Young and Lark, Australia (di which was BequosteredforWrhi?,; a year ago, have not yeifoo jdt third instalment duo. Dsath or a TmIU. The death is annouaoed oIMm^M ton-Dolby, the well-known w Arrest of a Bank BoMb||| llobast, this day.—A man taii|||j rested in connection with themßgf; tho Bank of Tasmania at Bi»cdljj|| July last. Some of the stolra.VHßl found in his possession. 'jfUlfl

UNITED METHODIST CH URCH.

Woloomo to Eov. 0, Wai ■ m

The congregation of the VtMm Free Church, Pitt and ViaM assembled last eveningto extern I to their now pastor, the Bey. 61 who has succeeded the Hot. 8. Jl| retired owing to ill-health.' fw out in the school-room ami seryedi layß, tho following ladies praiilfj dames Major, \\^terbonse,vJß shaw, Mason, Watt, Taylor, JW| Wilkins, and Wheeler. AIM journment was made to tbd'chß E. Withy occupied the cbaip opening remarks explained thatj met to welcome the coming ul? parting guest. He was suieiiln to lose Mr Maofnrlane, vhqhfl amongst them for two years, «i* to be removed to another «JmS Parker proposed, Mr J. S^l and it was carried unsmmonilji"" meeting hereby derires to «S|« Rev. S. Macfarlane, on behalf of* and congregations woraUppWß Mount Eden, its deep restttSil tinuance of ill-health shomd,lw»| tated his retirement from fie m this church. At the bum ml record ite unqualified app«wl character and devotednea ui9 minister, together with Mi »if impartial kindness, svmpafejij ness as a friend in conjunction jw inestimable wife; and Wwfi pray that his residence, IM* and responsibilities at;iw| may be owned and b™jj|! to his own and the pMW The Key. Sir Macfarlntie row Ho would, he said, rather Mp| of an antagonist than sit andlw had been said concerning huw feeling terms. That was the» within 32 years he had w& kind of thing. Usually V;l preacher was away from when his successor was nppoiM; w«s not 80 on the present M* cerning tho resolution jort^p felt thankful to the peopfeg Givor of All Good, for tiie:* respect with which he wasnWß circuit. Looking back ortt^ years of his ministry, he Mffl thankful for and much to Ml trusted that the leesons MH» would be taken to heart w)B in his future life. Ha WW Mount Eden Church, bat ««*>« to time visit hi* old paetottW^. Worboys, ho said they vol™«' successor, and he urged «';*£ their co-operation in his "u™* l Ja J. TattersaU proposed, Mil*} shaw seconded, "That <»^ hereby offers to theße*',*Sl family a hearty and cordial««% church and circuit; and pws hold and saeiam him in tbe m% peace, harmony, and unity W^ our joint labour, prays that God "f-:Jm prosper tlio work ■ •'JJiW Short addresses wore. (js&ffl mover and seconder, aD*"Esw| Allen, M.P. for N«"""?K1 who reoontly arrived in 'M.^Jml motion waa put and camM^ Mi Worboys then briefly.«Sj« gregation, explained his ■Jrbjat should be tho relations ™f%JM people, and expressed hw.^|lii§ with union and <»"oPe|rjL|WH would prosper greatly. poS4g the choir rendered Be?rijrt*ira| the proceedings conclndw_^.",i|

r. York lectured j^jfe;- Theatre Royal upon '! V™fli I$P Land, Labour, Capital- Lfc: made out a strong we mJuW tion of the land, ana «*JS|i f v of tho times pointed >^$A recognition of the valnea>w«Jg«- : Ho claimed that the »gf jSff- ■ drawing toan end, an dm' > equal competition,and»^|r^ ment of the fruit*. of r°S|Kf.. : '. was being nshored & W"*' of knowledge. |j.,v

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1885



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