SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AncKtAsm — Thia evening, ?.I3; to-morrow morning. 7.11. , _„„ . Manukau Heads-TMs evening, f1.33; to morrow mornine. 10.21. Kaipaka Hkads — This evonlng. 10.32; to morrow morning, 11.21.

SUNfITCT.-Thio evening, 5.30. SUNRISE,—To-morrow morning. 6.31. MuOiN'3 AGE.—Last Quarter, lath, 5.30 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Wellington, s.a.. Stonhonion, from Tnuronga l/och Linnhe, ship, Vauyhun, from London

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Tarawera, s.s.. Sinclair, for Russell Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, fi.r Whnugarei Macgrogor. a.s.. Johnson, for Whangarei Sjvu, s.s., Hutchison, for Southern ports Triumph, c.a., Worsp, for Sydney TODAY. Wellington, 8.a., Stopheneon, for Whongarci

IMPORTS.

Per Loch Linnho, from London: Plain cottons, £.100; coloured cottons. £;i00: flannels, £100; linen in cuao, £[00; cotton and woollens, £'.'00; haberdashery, £1011; cotton and linen shirts, A 100; carpets and rags, £100; countorDanes, *l''0; felt hats and caps. £200; dressed loathor, £00; wrought leather. £110; saddlery, £60; lloor cloth, J8230; luclfors. 4160; vestas, £470: Black ing, £10; agricultural implements, £10 ; rails ana general machinery. £5.200: hooks, £110; paper, SUilowt; stationery. fiI.OSO; paporhang -IUKB, £290; upholstery. £1.100; iron bedsteads. £370; tinware £20; brushware, £280; plated and papior mache goods, £70; pianos, £210: OJrks, £20; perfumery, £10: agricultural and garden seeds. £2SO; pipes, J670; cartridges and dynamite. £200: snfoty fuao. £180; iron tanks, £20; lend shot,2tons: chains and anchors, s tons; hardwaro eutlory. £2,100; bar and rod iron, 06 tons; pig iron. 15 tons; galvanißod iron, 41 toDa; shoot lead, 12 tons; pig lead,s tons; yellow metal, 3 tons; tin plates, 20 boxes; ingot «m, 5 cwt; iron nails, 37 tons; wire and wire lope. 28 tons: Kinc, S tons; linsocd oil, 3,870 fialli; rape oil, 2SO galls; animal oil. 50 galls; korpscno and naphthn, £1,500; varnish, £10; whiUng. 5 tons; paint colours, £710; glue, 10 cwt; pitch and tar. 20 barrels; flint Rlass. «210; plato glass, 5 cases; china and carth onwure, £830; canvas, £230; cordage, £70; linos and twines, £110: cement, 360 brls i cigars. 3201b5: brandy in bulk, S3O galls; brandy in case. 550 galls; rum. 2,030 galls; gonova, IGO Kails; British spirits in bulk. 530 galls; red wine, 170 galls; white wine, ISO galls; bear in Klana, 15 Rails; preserved fish, not rated, £310: sardines, £110; assorted oilmen's stores, £1)70; foreign salad oil, 230 galla; poppor and spices, Xcwt; cocoa. 42owt; mußtard, £10: starch, £10; arrowroot, scwt; vermicelli and maccaroni. Jowt; patent groats, £10; chicory. 20owt; white Bait, 150 tons; soda crystals. 10 tons; bicarb. 30owt; ash and potash, 5 tons; caustic, 7 tons; silicate, 2 tons; candles. 1570wt; soap, 23cwt; dates, 30cwt; raisins, 37cwt; cur rants, 59ficwt; almonds, 2owt; French plumß, iewt; carraway seed, 6cwt; liquorice juice, Eovrt; ginger, 6nwt; treacle, 171cwt; confection ory and peel. £30; apothecary ware, £100; tart acid,lowt; cream tartar,6cwt; condensed milk, £210: cornflour, ,5110, Total valuo of cargo, £27.100.

EXPORTS.

Por Thrco Cheers, for Tahiti: S9 matß sugar, ICO cases kerosene, CO sacks Hour, 50 tons coal, J'!2cratosbisouits. 130 sacks potatoes, 110 kegs beef, 100 cases preserved meats, 80 boxes soap, 20 boxes candles, 150 sheep, and sundrios.

Oitwamw, Coastwise. — Agnoa Martin, for Russell,

The schooner Kcnilworth loft Timaru for thla port yeaterday.

The schooner Thrco Hheers ha 9 cleared at tho Customs for Tahiti. Passenger. Air Townshend.

The barque Luttorworth left Gull Point for Dunedin at an early hour this morning.

Tho barque Ferdinand and brig Vision woro floated out of dock this morning. Tht> former has been berthed at Queen-street Wharf, whero Bhe will commence loading for London.

The schooner Waiapu left Gisborne for Auck land, via intermediate ports, about three weeks ngo, and is daily expected. She brings about 25 casks tallow, which will probably be shipped for London by the barquo Glenlora.

Tho barquo Pak Wan was berthed at tho Sugar Company's Wharf today. She will com mence diaoharging tomorrow.

Captain Joss has resigned command of the schooner Torea, and his place has beon filled by Captain Thomas Rogers.

Tho g.s. Triumph left for Sydney shortly after •1 p.m. yesterday, amidst the cheers of a large number of persons who assembled to sec hor off.

Up to last evening tho barquo Glenlora had loaded for London 3,015 case i gum, 113 casks tallow, 192 bales wool, 95 bales cotton, 18 bales leather, 20 tons copra, 2 tons bones, 8,000 horns, and sundries. Cargo still comes to hand rapidly, and she will fill up with about 100 more bales of wool, gum, &c.

The s.s. Wellington arrived from Tauranga early this morning with tho following passen gera :-Captain Bluett, Messrs J. Dale," Chad wink, Martin, Redwood, Jtiarnett, Bollen, Rev. Mr Ncill. Jndgo Wilson. Mesdamos Warren, Morley, and Vogan, Miss Vogan. The Wolling t >n loft again for Wfeangnn-i shortly after 10 a.m.

ARRIVAL OP THE LOOK LINNHE-A STORMY VOYAGE.

Tho Bliip X.och Zjinuhe, a handsome iron vossel ot 1382 tons register, under charter to the N.Z. Shipping Company, arrived from London to-aay. Sho anchored in Rangitoto channel, off tno Like, about 8 a.m.. and will oomo up the harbour this evening. Sho is in charge of Capt. Vaughan, Mr Swain is chief officer, and Mr Moir second officer. Tho paasago from the Docks haa occupied 98 days,and from the Lizard 'J2days.lt has been remarkable for various terrific ir^ies, particulars of which appoar in Capt. Vaughan'sreport as follows:-On Wednesday, Jan. 7tb, loft the S.W.I. Bocks, landed pilot at Gravesend at 8.30 a.m., and landed pilot at Dover at 8.30 p.m., cast off tug at 8 30 a.m. on the following morning off Beachy Head, and made Bail. It was blowing a strong galo from S.S.W., with very high sea. From thenco had v succession of very heavy gales from 3.W. and W., with tremendous sea and thick rainy weather until Jan. 13, when at noon tho Lizard boro north trno, distant 12 miles. From thence had N. and N.B. winds, strong and equally, to latitude ill N. longitude 11 W., then light variable winds and calms to latitude 37 N. longitudo 17 W.. afterwards squally un settled weathor and wind principally fiom W. andW.S.W. to latitude 29 N., longitudo 20 W. Thence had light baffling winds and culms to latitude 15 N.. longtitudo 21.30 VV., whero wo got tho first of the N.E. trades. Car ried them very light and unsteady to latitude 5 N,, longitude 23 W,, nnd then had faint variablo airs and 3alms to the Equator, whioh was crossed on Sunday, February 8. in longitudo 25 W, boing 2G days from tho Lizards. Had the &i£. trades light and wollsouthorly throughout, and lost them in latitude 21 8., longitude 31.30 W. Thenco had light N. and N.K. winds to latitude 35 S., longitudo 21W., followed by mod erate N.W. and light variables to tho meridian o( Greenwich, which was crossed on Monday. March 2, in latitude 12 S. Afterwards had moderate and lieht N.W. winds, with thick foggy weather, crossing the meridian of the Cape Friday, March 6, being 68 days out from London, and 52 from the Lizards. Next day. March 7, encountered a very heavy gale from N.W. and W. with tremendous ica, causing ship to roll and labour very heavily, and to ship very heavy quantities of water, which completely filled her decks, smashed part of bulwarks on tho port; side and flooded the cabin. Then had tho wind principally from N.W. and W. strong, somotimes increas ing to a srale, witli thick, foggy, un settled weather, until March 18, in lati tude ¥! a., longitude 53 IS., when we experienced a very heavy gale, blowing with hurricane force from the westward, with a tre mendous cross sea, the ship continually filling hor decks and flooding the cabin. A quantity of water going down the lazarette, washed the top off the man-hole above fresh water tanks, a considerable quantity of water going down the hold. It also carried away part of bulwarks (starboard Hide) and knocked tho starboard life boat off its chocks. Soundod the well, andfound 7 inches water, which we pumped ont imme diately. Next day. baromuter began tailing very low, and on Friday, March 20, it fell to 2360, Bhip then being In latltudo 47 S., longitudo U2 B. Korly in the morning of that day, the ■wind wont to tho S.E., and blew with terrific forco, and backing, towards noon, to S.W., •when it blew fearfully, with furious hail squalls. A tremendous sea getting up, the ship was rol ling and labouring very heavily, filling her decks right up to the rails, and again flooding the cabin. On Saturday, March 21, upon ex amining tho lazarette, found that one of the bread tanks had fetched away, taking with it vinegar and mollases casks, and nearly all tho casks and cases of provisions, one cask of sugar, one of flour, ono of cabin bread, and a quantity of crew bread boing completely spoiled with saltwater. From hence had the wind varying from N.W. to S.W., brisk and squally, with very unsettled weather, and high confused soa, shipping water the whole time, until Monday, March 30, in latitudo 45 S., longtitude 115 E. Towards evonlng on that day tho wind rapidly increase'! to a heavy gale from NW. At 9.10 p.m. sighted the island of Podra Blanca and Eddystone (south end of Tas mania), and at 11 p.m. had Brunny Head light bearing north, being 83 days out from London, and 70 days from the Lizards. Found another case of sugar had broken adrift, and a quantity of contents spoiled with salt water, although every precaution had been taken to prevent water from entering the cabin. Had light N.K. winds from thence till sighting Three Kings on the 11th, and strong E. and S.K. winds from tharo till arrival. Tho Loch Linnho brings a full general cargo, but no passengers.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Gairloch, 8.8.. McArthur, from Waitara Oretl. s.s., Robertson, from Wanganui and Taranaki

DEPARTURES.

llowena, n.n., Norbury, for Hokianjta Oroti, b.s., lloberlaon, lor Taranaki

The e.g. Oretl arrived from Wauganui and Taranaki at noon today, with 16 hoiaea, 189 sheep, 64 hideß, and tho following passengers :— Messrs Leaper, Tas3ett, Whitfora, Davenport. Korie, and B steerage. She left again for the same port at 3 o'clock. The Northern Co.'a s.«. Gairloch arrived from Waitara at 1 o'clock with a cargo of stock.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Uiratucix, this day.—Arrived: Tarawera. from Auckland, 6 a.m. Whanoarbi, this day.—Arrlyed: Waitaki and Macgregor, from Auckland, 6 a.m. New Plymouth, this day.—Arrived: Pen guin, from Onehunga, 5 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. Messrs B. Tonks & Co. hold a sale of city and suburban proporties to.day. Tha flrat property ■was an allotment in Lorae-street, having a ttnntage of 27ft -with a depth of 82ft Uln. The bidding started at £1,000, and eventually reached £1,700, at which the property was withdrawn, the vendor a estimate being slightly in excess of this amount. The section at Romuera of 10 acres, having a frontage to Orakei Koad, was withdrawn at £1,000. The property having a frontage to Arnoy Rood, Remuera.andcontain ine an acre and a half, was sold for £415, Mr J. Nardie being the purchaser. The allotment having a frontage of 52ft to College Road was passed in at £8 5a per foot. The properties un-' said can be treated for privately.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

MAIIW WILIi CXOSB AS UNDKH—

Tnia Day, For Thames, per Kntorpriso, at 5.30 p.m.

Thursday, lGth Inst.

For Walwora', To Kapa, and Warkworth, por fv osffC&eey, at 10 a.m. Foi • Qiaborne, Nnpior. Southern Ports, and

J lustralian Colonies, por Tarawera at 11 a.m. W jr Thamos, por Rotomahana, at 2.30 p.m. F or Tauranga and Opotiki, por Wellington,

I at 5 p.m. i For Whitiangl, Uppor Mill, and Talrua, por Olonolg, at 5 p.m. Friday. 17th inst. For Cowos and Coromandel, per Coroniandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. Fer Whangarot Headß, Parua, Walpu. Whan- Rarol. Kanio, and Mangapai, por Mucgrcgor or Waituki, at S p.m. Satukday. IStii inst. For Port Fitzvoy, Tryphona. and Wangapara para, por Gloneig, at 7 a.m. Tuesday, 28th inst. Per 8.8. Zoalandia as follows:— For Navigator Islandß, Sandwich Islands. United Statoa of Amorioa, Canada, British Columbia, Contral and South Amorioa, and British and Foreign Wost Indies, at 1 p.ra For United Kingdom and Contlnont ot Kuropo, at 1 p.m. Money ordore, roglstored letters and news papers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra foe of six pence In addition to tho postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the itoamer up to the time of Balling. This mall will bo duo in London on Satur day, Juno 5,1880.

S. & BIBS. Chief Postmaster Ohlnf Pont-offloe, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Al'BiL 15,1585.

Opera Itnuso-Mlss De Grey and English Company, " Woman Against Woman," 8 p m. Thoatro Royal—" Fun on tho Bristol," 8 p.m. Onohunga—Prof ossor Hugo on " Expression," 8 p.m. United Sorvlco Hotol—Annual Mooting Pon sonby Football Club, 7.110 p.m. Primitive Methodist Church. Alexandra strofjt—Farowoll and Wolcomo Soiroo, O.SO p.m. I'.obson'a Commercial Rootns — Crimoan Veterans: Knrolmont of Mombors, 7.30 pm. Cook-stroet—Practice of "Harold Glyndo," 8 p.m. Auckland Socioty of Arts Exhibition—Con versazione, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

RICHARDSON-On April loth, at her rest donee. Karangahapo Road, tho wlto of Ar thur Riohardson, M.D., of a daughter.

Marriages.

ATKIX—FISHER.—At tho rosidunco of tho brldo's fathor, on Tuesday. April 7th, by tho Rev.'J. Robertaon, M.A.. Arthur Chas. Atkin to Milllcient Esthor Fishor. ROWBOTHAM-FORRESTER.-On April 8. at St. Matthew's Churoh, by tho Roy. Wm. Tebbs, M.A., J. Rowbotham to Kezial *or roatcr.

Deaths.

HIGGIN.—On January 16th, at tho residence of Roderick McKenzie, Kerpols Island, Friondly Islands, after a painful illness. Emma Higgin.—Manchester papers please copy. MILLKR.-On Wednesday. April 15. at hor ■parents' rosidonce, Molrose. North Shore. Isabella, the beloved daughter of John and .Frances Miller ; aged 15 years. Kunoral will leave to-morrow (Thursday), nt 3 o'clock.—Friends ploaso acoopt intima tion. StTONE.-On April 15. at Grafton Road, Captain James Stone, agod 68. The funeral will leavo tho Grafton Road "VVesleyan Chapel at three p.m. on Friday, 17th Instant.

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

for the ca«M that Ueka assistance, For the wrong that needs roßlatano* For the future in the distance. And the mod that we oun do.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1885.

The report contained in to-day's des patches that Russian troops are still advancing, and that an attack is ex pected on Meruchak, supplies, if true, another instance of the bad faith and unreliable character of Kussian assurances. Meruchak is a town on the river Murghab, some thirty miles south of Panjdeh, where the recent engage ment took place, and its occupation by Russia would cut Panjdeh off from communication southwards, and isolate any Afghan force located there. For England to remain true to the agree ment entered into by M. Giers while Russia avails herself of its conditions to occupy the best strategic positions, is preposterous, and we shall be more than amazed if the declaration of war does not dissolve that the Indian army has made good use of the interval in establishing extensive depots of stores and munitions of war on the road to Herat, even if a forward movement of troops into Afghan territory has not actually taken place. The losses of the Afghans in the recent engagement prove more serious even than were first reported, and the entire conduct of Russia removes the questions at issue beyond the sphere of dip lomacy. All international agree ments depend on the good faith of the contracting parties, and when pledges given are habitually broken, and the truce agreed upon for friendly discussion is abused by the committal of gross outrages, there is only one course open—a peremptory withdrawal from all negotiations. The Russian Government have behaved more treacherously than Zulus.

Bad faith has been the distinguishing feature of the Russian policy in Central Asia. On the 29th of April, 1882, Sir Edward Thornton, the British repre sentative at St. Petersburg, wrote that M. de Giers had assured him that "Itussia had no intention whatever at present of advanc ing towards Sarakhs or Merv, or of occupying with her forces any terri tory in that region beyond what was already in her possession." In less than a year from the date of this announcement, Merv was oocupied, and the Russians were established in a position opposite to Sarakhs. It was about this period also that the proposals for a commission to define the Afghan frontier were put forward. In Sir Edward Thornton's despatch the following passage occurs : —" M. de Giers added that with a view to preventing disturbances on the borders of Afghanistan he considered it to be of great importance that the boundary of that country from Khojah Saleh to the Persian frontier in the neighbourhood of Sarakhs should be formally and definitely laid down, and that he had instructed Princo Lobanoff to endeavour to induce Her Majesty's Government lo agreed to the adoption of measures for this purpose."

Special importance is attached to this despatch from the recognition con tained in it of the Afghan boundary as extendingfrom Khojah Saleh to Sarakhs. Another reference to this line of fron tier —the one claimed by England—is made in a despatch by Lord Granville on February 22, 1882, as follows: — " Prince LobanofThas now received the reply ot his Government. They ac knowledged the continued validity of the agreement formerly entered into by Prince Gortschakoff, by which Afghanis tan was admitted to be beyond the sphere of Russian influence. That agreement, was, however, as I had said, incomplete; and they were ready to supplement it by a settlement of the frontier of Afghanistan from the point where it had been left undefined as far as Sarakhs." Russia thus initiated the proposal for a Boundary Commis sion, denned the points between which its investigations should extend, and

acknowledged that Afghanistan was i beyond the sphere of Russian influence and properly within that of England. It was on the basis of those pre liminaries that England accepted the proposition and appointed Sir I'cfcer Lumsdcn as Commissioner. Russia also appointed a Commissioner, but under the pretext of illness he never left Southern Europe. While woitinp for him, Sir Peter Lumsden begnn an examination of the country around Sarakhs, and, to his astonishment, stumbled across a Russian force at Pul-i-Khaturi, a post sixty miles south of Sarakhs, and that distance within the reputed line of Afghan territory. The Russian Government had taken the settlement of the frontier into its own hands, and had deputed the work to the army. General Komaroff shows a remarkable aptitude for the duty en trusted to him, and having begun it with n preliminary slaughter of nearly a thousand Afghans, as a " peaceable " caution to them that Ins orders must be obeyed, he will probably not stop in his adventurous course until his outposts find themselves confronted by British guns.

In our shipping column will bo found particulars of tho ship Loch Linnho's pass age from London. It was marked by sovoral tromondous galos, during which tho vossol's decks and cabin woro constantly flooded, andconsidorablo damago dono to provisions, otc.

The South British Insurance Company's. interim dividend of 10 per cent, will bo payable on tho 24th inst. It is announcod that tho transfor books of the Company will bo cloaod for fourtoon days prior to that dato.

It will bo gratifying to tho friends and relations of the lato Hugh A. Hamilton to know that a beautiful marble gravestone marks tho placo whero his dust lies. Tho stono is of whito marble, and the photo graph of tho nbovo is sunk in it. An iron railing fonco, with coping 8 x 4, encloses his gravo, and tho following is. tho inscrip tion, engraved by Messrs J. and (!. Buchanan : " Sacrod to tho memory of Bro. Hugh A. Hamilton, G.T., who mot his death in an unacconntablo mannor on tho night of 20th Novombor, 188.", aged 31 years, to whoso momory this stone is erected by tho mombors of tho Orango Institution." Tho whole affair rollects credit on tho Society with winch decoasod had been identified for a numbor of yours.

Tho authorities refuse to light thoNowton Vost-otVico with gas. Suroly tho dullards at Wollington aro not aware that Karanga hapo Road is ono of tho most populous and well-built strcots in tho colony.

Tho mail stoamor City of Sydnoy loft San Francisco for this port on Sunday, April 12th, ono day after contract date. Sho may thoroforo bo expected to arrivo horo about Sunday, May 3.

Wo aro informed that inquiry has boon mado without success to discover tho iden tity of tho writer of a lottor signed "Thomas Jenkins," read at tho last mooting of tho City Council, rolativo to tho alleged occur renco of a caso of typhoid fovor in ono of Mr Lennox's cottages at tho bottom of Grey stroot. Tho statement, wo aro assured, is untruo, no caso of typhoid having occurrod in any of tho cottogos. Tho block is also thoroughly woll drninod, .C.'iOO having bcon oxpondod by tho proprietor in putting down a complete system of pipo drainage, John Wilson, tho kloptomaniac, who was sentenced to six months' imprisonment at tho Polico Court today for stealing an nxo and other articlos from tho Salvation Army Refuge, is an old offender. 1 Ie has a record of eight previous convictions for larcony nnd fivo for vagrancy.

Mr Nowman, who backed McCuno in tho lato walking match, denies that ho has over oxprcssod tho opinion that Raynor won tho raeo. He also informs us that he was not present nt tho mooting in tho Albort Hotel on Mondny night.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Mr Moss's com munication yesterday reminds ono of tho Kawakawa and Whangaroi coal mines re Russian cruisors. What of thoso? Sup pose tho [delivery of throo months' fuol is demanded within 12 hours, or tako tho con eequencos. Ought not somo system of do fonco to bo without dolay ostablishrd at loast at tho Kawakawa?—l am, itc, S.R.

On Monday afternoon last, about, throo o'clock, a tramcar, driven by Walter Ray, collided with a cart hoavily laden with timbor, which had bcon left standing by its driver in dangorous proximity to tho tram lino in Hobson-strcot, near tho Criterion Hotel. Tho cart was standing about threo yards from the lino, and as tho car ap proached tho horse turnod suddenly round. Had it not boon for tho promptitudo of tho driver, Ray, in stopping his car, a sorious nccidont might have resulted. Two pus- Bongors who had bcon standing on tho front of the car jumpod oil whon thoy saw tho collision imminent, and one of thorn, Or lando Mazzoloni, was badly thrown, and considerably shaken.

Tho young men of St. David's I'resbyto rian Church hold a mooting last night, undor tho presidency of tho minister, for tho purpose of forming v mutual improve ment association. Interesting addroesea woro delivorcd by tho Chairman and Messrs Angus, McPhorson, McKonzio, and Knight. Tho following woro oloctod to ollico :— Pre sident, Roy. T. McKonzio Frnser, M.A. ; Vice-Presidents,Mosurs Angus ondMcl'hcr son ; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr Thomas Knight. Fiftoon mombors woro entered on tho list. Mr Eraser consented to givo tho inaugural lecture, at a dato to bo notifiod hereafter.

Yesterday an old Maori was examining tho ancient Maori sticks which wero re contly found in a hollow trco nt thoMnuku. Ho slates that 45 years ago ho hnd scon old Maoris digging potatoes with similar sticks, and sometimes thoro woro Hat piocos of wood fastened to tho point of thorn, so as to bo used for othor digging purpoaos. They aro mado of matai, and not ti-troc, as was supposod. Mr .John White states that ho has somctimoa soon such sticks carriod by old Maoris, but they aro vory rare and ancient. Thoy aro still to bo seen at tho ehoii of Mr Greonshiolda, Sliortlandstreet, und are to be sent to tho Exhibition at Wollington.

At the inquest yosterday on the body of Josoph Thompson, a warder at tho Lunatic Asylum, who was murdered on Monday last by a patient named Trowholar, the jury returned a verdict to tho effect that the deceased was killed by Trowholar, but that he was not responsible for hit* actions. A rider exonerating from blamo tho other attendants at tho Asylum was addod. Tho funoral of tho murdered man took placo to day.

Tho programme of crickot matchos will bo resumed, on tho Domain crickot ground, on Saturday, tho 18th, last Saturday being given up by tho various clubs for tho athletic sporta, thereby making tho cricket Boason ono woek longer than it would other wise havo boen. Now that tho days aro shortening, the matchos should commonco not later than two p.m.

The Salvation Army Brigade Captain's roport on tho Mule Prison Homo is as fol lows:—Number of moals givon during the week, 123; beds supplied, 41 ; porstns ad mitted, 6; dischargod, 7 ; still in tho Home, 5. Articles received : Moat— Mossrs Bady, Garrett, Fegan, Hulme, and Hellaby; broad —Mrs Howie, Mr Martin, of Parnell; fire wood—Mrs Somervell. Mr Littlo, Captain, would be thankful for some blankets, as the nights are getting cold.

To the Editor : Sir,—l was pleasod tosoo it suggested that Gatling guns and Norden feldta should bo at once procured for our Volunteers and militia to resist U)m landing on our shoros of any Russians, should v cruiper suddenly appeur in tbo harbour. The enemy would be supplied with these fearful weapons of destruction and our local forces, without them, would be simply swept down as the valorous Arabs have been in the Soudan. Pray urge this in your most powerful language upon the authori ties;, and you will oblige—l am, &c, W.

A deputation, consisting of Messrs Moss, M.H.R., 1). H. McKenzie (Mayor of Parnell), Winks, Ireland, Kidd, Gilbert, and Jouno, interviewed tho Minintor of Public Works yesterday afternoon with reference to the necessity which exists for a flag railway station at Parnell, Mr Moss very forcibly represented the urgency of such a public convenience, pointing out as he did co that no 'buses ran to connect with some of the morning trains. Passengers from Parnell had to walk all the way either to the Auckland or Newmarket stations, carrying their luggage as best they could. Now, too, that the Auckland station was to be removed farther awaj,the necessity for a Parnell station had become still more clamant. Mr Maxwell himself had ad mitted that the additional stoppago need rot involve a delay of five minutes for pas eonger trains; and luggage trains need not stop at all. Mr Bichardson promised to give the matter bis full and early con sideration.

On Monday evening a horse attached to a I ] spring cart bolted down Wolloaley-streot. Constablo I. Whito pluckily rushed for- ] ward, and soizing tho flying roms, managed to chock tho headlong caroor of tho fright- ' cnod animal. < A criokof, match lias boon arranged c botwoen tho banks and law, to tako placo , on St. George's Day, April 23. Banks team will bo choron from following i players : Burton, Goxon, Wood, Clayton, i , MncCormick, Webster, Gould, Oorr, Yon Sturmor, Smith, Knox, Moroy, Cook, and liedlington. Tho law team will bo selected from : Chcoscman, O'Brien, G. Reid, Dcwos, 11. 11. Reid, Moldrum, MaoCor vtick, Lhifaur, Bcalo, Ansonno, Lusk, Clayton, and Sykes. A musically illustrated servioo of song, ontitlod "The Oiled Feather," in to bo per formed by able vocalists at St. Thomas's Schoolroom very shortly. The music is pretty, and tho moral oxcollont. This on tcrl.iinmcnt cannot bo hoard without good resulting as woll as ploasuro. A nautical inquiry into tho clreunmtaiccs attending tho wreck of the btirquo Mathien was held at tho K.M. Court to day, before H- G. Sotli Smith, Esf)., R,M., and Captain Frator, Nautical Assessor. Mr Hudson Williamson appeared for tho marine authorities, and Mr 11. Browning, for Captain Magnusscn of tho Mathiou. Tho captain, liret mate, and socond mate were examined, tho ovidonco going to show that tho wreck had boon caused through tho unexpected failuro of tho wind as the vossol wast ondoavouring to pot out to Boa. Tho inquiry was proceeding wlion wo wont to press. A^conferonco of Sunday-school tcachors in connection with Auckland Diocesan Sunday-school Hoard is to tako placo to morrow night in St. Sepulchre's school room, gymonds-strcot. A short servico commoucing at 7 o'clock will precede tho conference. Mr Edward Hammond and Mrs Judd are to read papors—tho former on "Classification,,1 and tho latter on " What Constitutes Succoss in Sunday school 'Poaching." Thoro will doubtlosa bo a largo gathoring of thoso interested. Tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works visited the Newmarket Workshop* on departmental business this morning. At noon ho grantod an intorviow to Mr Urodie, tho onorgotie and sturdy beggar of tho Thames. On Friday ho has arrnngod to receive a deputation from Whangaroi. Wo understand that a movoment is on foot among tho clorku in the various bank ing institutions of tho city for tho raising and equipment of a rifle voluntcor corps. It is oxpocted that from 70 to SO mombers could bo obtainod. Tho Kov. J. T. l'infold, of Coromandol, will preach in St. John's school-room at 7.30 this evening. Tho mooting of tho Waitomata Boating Club convonod for last ovoning has boon adjournod for a wook to permit of tho nt tondanco of sovoral influential membors not now in town. A dilliculty has arison botwoen tho euro authorities and the Frozen Moat Company with roppoct to tho cutting down at Emily Place across tho lino ot Shotland-stroot. It scorns that tho othor day tho City Engineer perceived that it was tho ovidont intention of tho contractor to carry his excavations up to this point and to stop; thoro, leaving a cutting of from six to nino foot in depth. As tho formation of Shortlnnd-ttroot is no at present contemplated tho cutting roforred to would loavo an ombankmont which not only would bo an oyo- Horo to podestrians, but olso a Jmouico of positives danger after nightfall- Tho Engineor accordingly notiflod tho con tractor (Mr Allan Maguiro) that ho mutt not cut into Shortland-stroot, and to this Mr Maguiro said that ho was bound by tho torms of his contract, and must do so. A similar notico was sent to tho Company's onginoors, but thoy have not yet ropliod. Wo understand that tho Company aro dotormined to procoed with tho cutting afl far as Shortland-strcet, ami that through an oversight in tho dood, tho City Council cannot provont them from doing so. In accordance with tho provisions of tho Local Elections Act, Mr 11. 0. Soth Smith sat at tho K.M. Courthouso yostordny for tho purposo of hoaring tho petitions that tho recent Takapuna licensing olection bo dcclarod void. Mr Cotter and Mr A. E. Whitakor appeared for tho potltionors, and Mr Thoo.Coopor for tho Committee. After tho ovidonco had beon hoard, Mr Coopor submitted that nothing had boon shown to upaot tho oloction. Mr Cottor argued that tho Doputy-Koturning Ollicor liad done wrong in giving morothau ono voting papor to an doctor, and tho election was illegal. Tho Returning Ollicor had, in tho goodness of his hoart to got over a diliiculty, acted illogally in making a scrutiny of tho papers. Thon ho had also actod illogally, as sot out in tho petition, in altering tho dato of the olection without giving tho full notico of the alteration, and Mr Cottor contended that tho oloction must bo takon tie mum. His Worship declared tho election void without costs. Tho anniversary soiroo of tho I'arnoll Wesloyan Sunday-school was largoly at tended last ovoning, presided over by J. 1,. Wilson, Esq., in tho absence of Mr Withy. Tou was provided in tho school-room at tho appointed hour, of which about 150 porsonH partook. Tho mooting was oiioncd with pvayor by Kov. K. Bavin, ol Graf ton Church, and an introductory address was delivorod by Mr Wilson on "Tho I'rogroKa and Prospects of tho Causo." Mr tt. G. Burgoss, thoSocrotury, next camo forward with tho annual report, which showed 160 scholars on tho roll, and a fair average ittondunco. Tho report was oneouraging, showing tho school to bo in a satisfactory stato, although moro tcachors wero wanting. Addresses of an instructive character woro dolivored by Hoys, R. Bavin, J. S. Hill, S. Griffith, and Mr Douglas. Tho childron and choir sang a number of hymns in a vory crcditablo manner undor tho management of Mr llonry Sohofiold, Mrs Clarko prosiding at tho harmonium. Tho mooting was well conducted, tho childron woll-bohaved, and much ploasuro was manifostod by tho audionco. Tho mooting was closod with votes of thanks to tho chairman, spoakors, and singers, on tho motion of Mr C. Withe ford, seconded by Mr Grady, and tho Bono diction. Tho N./C. Fakmkr for April contains, amonprst many othora, artioloa on Retail Prices in Holatlon to Wholcsalo Values—Tho Susjar- Beut Industry—Tho Valuo of Agricultural Kx perimonta-Now Products —Fanning and Gar dening Operations for April, for Nortliorn and Soiithorn Dlstriets-Thc Plough, and Ploughing -Managomont of Pigs—Brooding of Ayrußliiro Cattlo — Morino Htud Kams (illuetratod) — Agricultural and Pastoral Matters in Otano- Manaßomont of Dairy Stock — The V.R.O. Dorby and Melboiirno Cup Winnors (Illustrated) — Turling Jjawna (illUßtrated) — a numbor of articles on Frnit-Rrowing (beautifully illus trated), etc.. otc. — Poultry and Apiarian mat ters—Homo mid Household Poros, including Tales and numerous articlos of domestic and gonoral interest.

Wo would call attontion to tho salo of superior KngUsh furniture, to bo hold to-morrow at B. Tonka and Co.'s mart, (juoon-atroet. This shipment has just boon landed ex Northumber land, and tho goods are oE tho very best descrip tion and worknmnßhip. Tho furniture comprises dininK-room euitoa in solid oak and mahogany and morocco, drawinß-room suites in walnut and silk rops, mahogany telflßcopio tables, duchosßo suites, black and gold over-mantols. card tables, musio stools, &c, and altOKOthor Is well worthy o£ inspection.

TABLE TALK.

Miss De Gbkv in tho Opora Houso; "Fun" in tho Theatre.

Sod-turning coremony at To Awamutu today.

Raglan folks want a new wharf. Latest Tauranga election reports —That Major Swindley will not contoac tho seat, but Mr Robort Grahum will.

Tho Cluistchurch South and Ellcsmero districts have pronounced agaiusfc any increase in public-house licenses. Five new premises are to be erected at Wanganui for the New Zealand Insurance Company. Thirty thousand pounds is eetimated as the sum spent daily in 25,000 beershops in Paris.

Professor Hugo lectures at Onohunga to night, and at Newmarket on Friday. The Ngatiawa Maoris at Tauranga are following the example of other tribos and starting sheep farming. Tawhiao, the Maori King, is on his way to Bay of Islands, and could not, therefore, assist, at tho railway ceremony to-day. W. Boylan, CIS,, who has beon inspect ing meat-freezing plant at Wellington and elsewhere, has returned to Auckland. At Wellington yesterday, Justice Rich mond expressed his opinion that the owning of racehorses was not a recognised means of livelihood.

Mrß. Wood, builder, New North Koad, has lost a pocket book and £150. The genial "Ted " offers £10 for its recovery. A Wellington slander action, Young v. Read, has been settled by defendants apolo gising- . . , At the ceremony at To Awamutu to-day, it was expected that the samo whoclbarrow and spade used by Sir George Grey in the turning of the first sod of the Thames- Y\ ai kato Railway would be need,

DEFENCES OF THE COLONY.

Numerous inquiries having been made to us concerning the Militia Act, wo havo takon tho trouble to prepare a brief digest of tho law on the subject now in force. Tho first Militia ordnance was passed in 1845, and measures dealing with tho same matter found their way into tho Statute Book in 18C8 and 18C5, while Amendment Acts bocame law in 18C0 and 18C2. Tho Act at present in forco is the Militia Act of IS7O, which consolidated and amended all then existing law relating to tho Militia in Now Zealand. It ropeals all the Acts beforo montioned, and all regulations undor their authority, saving those having refer cuce to thon oxisting liabilities and com missions. It is provided that all officers shall bo British subjects by birth or natural isation, tho Govornor to act as Commander in-Chief of tho Militia and all other Colonial Forces. The Militia shall consist of all males between tho agon of 17 and 45, with tho following exemptions:—Judges of tho Supremo and Native Land Courts, mem bers and ollicors of tho Gonoral Assembly, superintendents of provinces, secretaries and under - secretaries of tho Colonial Government, civil commis sioners, rcsidont magistrates, tho clorgy, professors of any collogo or university, members of provincial councils during ses sion, all sheriffs and constablos, warders and oflicers of a proclaimed goldliold, duly registered medical men in practico, tolo grapli clerks, gaol warders, attendants in lunatic asylums and hospitals, post masters, mail - carriers, government ferrymen, Customs officials, school teachers actually engaged in teach ing, seafaring nion other than watormon or boatmon, voluntocrs, all persons affected with lunacy, doafnoss, blindness, or any other disoase or inlirinity being duly corti fiod by a medical man appointed by tho Go vernor and paid by tho Government for the purpose. No oflicors who havo volun tarily rotired from tho Army or Navy shall bn roquirod to servo in tho militia in a lower rank than that which ho held in tho sorvice. Natives also aro exempt, but tho Governor in Council lias power to suspend tho exemp tion under cortain conditions. Tho burden of proof of exomption rests with tho person claiming oxomption. Tho Militia ia divided into threo claseos: Ist class, mon botwoon 17 and 30 years of ago ; 2nd class, men between HO and 40 years of ago, and 3rd class, mon between 40 and 45 years of ago. Tho appointment- of oflicors is loft in tho hands of tho Governor, who may also confor brovot rank. Provision is mado for the constitution of Militia districts, and tho division of Buch districts into battalion divisions, oacli battalion having a field oflioor, adjutant, and regimental stall. Tho ollicer commanding the battalion has tho power to divido his command into company divisions, oach company boing oflicored by a captain, lioutonant, and onsign. Oflicers holding appointments under previous Acts aro placed on tho unattacliod list, unless previously posted to battalion or company. Clauses relating to enrolment aro as fol low :—

23. Tho onrolmont of tho Milttlashall bo mado iv uaoh company division by the adjutant of Uio battalion, or otherolllcer appointed by him, or ollicor commanding un independent company,ua thu ca.'O may be, who by actual inquiry at euch liouao on the company division if necoasury, or by any othor means in his power, ahull obtain and keep at all limea a correct roll of tho company in suck form a» may be directed by tho ollloer commanding the district, anil copies of mud rolls Bhall in the month of January in oach year bo posted in coiispicioua places within the' said company division.

21. Kaon man liable undor this Act for cnrol mont in any company, battalion, or regiment, and not bo enrolled, shall, within 20 days after thu postlnß of tho said rolls, givo in his mime, age, and placo of reiidoncu, oitlior personally or in writing, to tho adjutant of tho battalion or otllcer commnnding the independent company, an the caso may be; and no person liable to bo enrolled Bhall bo rellovod from training and oxoreiao, or from actual sorvicc, by omission from or erroneous entry of his namo on such roll.

Tho Govornor may call out tho whole of tho Militia or any part thoroof to bo trained as a military forco by proclamation in tho Government Gazetto and in tho local paper?. No militiaman is co.npollcd to attend for moro than 108 hours in any one year. Penalties nro provided for neglecting to givo information or giving false informa tion respecting tho qualifications and liability to sorvo in tho Militia, and for in terrupting or obstructing tho Militia at muster, inspection, or parado. I'rovision is- nlfo miirio for linos and punish monta for disorderly conduct and other military ofloncoa. Tho Militia, may bo callod out for actual scrvico, "pro vided nhvayH that no Militia ollicor or Militiaman in any rogimont shall bo carried or ordored to go beyond tho boundarios of tho district for which such rogimont or in dopendont company is raised, except only such an slmll volunteer forsorvico out of tho kuuo." When only v purt of tho Militia is required for actual service, mich men as may voluntoor for sorvico aro takon tirst. Should the number ho volunteering bo in sulliciont tho wholo of tho tiret-clnHs shall bo takon boforo any aro taken from tho second-class, and tho wholo of tho sccoud-cIaHS shall bo taken boforo tho third-clanH (iro callod, Thopcriod iif actual norvico is ono yoar. Militiamen dratted for actual norvico may liavo their places takon by substitutes. Militiaofticors I uko precodonco ovor otlicora ot voluntoon>, and armed conatabulary. Tho interests of minora aro protected whilo on Militia duty. Tho following aro tho Militia districts in tho Provincial District of Auckland:—Mon gonui, Bay of Islands, llokianga, Kai narn, Manmwai, Whangarci, Auckland, Wairoa, Waiuku, Whangapo, Kangiriri, Hamilton, Kaglnn, Alexandra, Cambridgo, TliamoH, Uoromandol. North Shoro, Taur anga, Matata, and OpotiUi.

Tho appointmont of Captain Fonton and Lioutonunts Dacro and Gerrard, havo beon confirmed by His Excellency, thoir com missions dating from February 19th,

Manufacture of Guncotton in Auckland.

Exporinionts in tho making of guncotton havo, wo ldnru, boon made recently in Auckland, at tho instigation of Govern ment, who wished to ascertain whother that explosive could bo manufactured hero -with Hatoty and in sufficient quantities for dofenco purposes. Wo nro glad to loam that tho experiments havo proved most satisfactory. Tho gontleman who has had charge of proceedings is Mr James Hurst, Secretary to tho Mutual Intercolonial Morcantilo Association, whoso ollico is at 8, Mercantile Chambers, Queon-stroot. To show that tho process of making the gun cotton is perfectly safo, it need only be montioned that Mr Hurst did all tho work at his private residence, and that ho has now throo very good samplos at his ofKco lor tho inspection of those interested. No doubt Major Cautloy or tho torpodo in structor who arrives with him to-morrow will havo instructions to see Mr Hurst on the subjoct. Gun-cotton has three timos tho explosive force of gunpowder, and for small arms, torpedoes and submarine mines is eaidtobomoroadaptedtban any other sub stance Dynarniteinoxplodingoxerts adown ward foreo, whereas the force of gun-cotton fs chiotly upwards. Made according to latost discoveries, as Mr Hurst claims to havo made it, it is safer than any known exploeivo. It can be stored in any quantity with perfect safety, as it will not explode by fire when kept in the damp condition ; and its lightness, coupled with its safety, admirably adapts it for transit. The dump gun-cotton, as made by Mr Hurst, will not even explode by percussion, as dynamite does, but only by detonation of dry gun-cotton. Mr Hurst is prepared either to make any required quantity of gun cotton for Government, or give instructions in the art to Government oflicers. With very simple and easily constructed appli ances he could make within a month suffi cient of this powerful explosive to suffice for tho defonco of tho colony. Gun-cotton is considered superior to dynamito for torpe does and submarine mines, but it cannot bo BUlHciontly "lamed" to wake it of any m;e far artillery purporaop. Some volunteer officers have been repre senting to Colonel Lyon that they are unfairly treated by the Militia AcA, which gives militia offirers precedence over them. Men for the Defence Works. The Minister of Public Works appeal for additional labour wherewith to puch on with greater expedition the works in connection with the mounting of big guns at the North Head has evoked a hearty and general responss. In reply to tho communication addressed to him on the subject by tho Harbour Bgmvl, tho contractor for the Calliope Dock (Mr P. Lanigan) sends a detachment of some twenty men to the works to-morrow morning, and if more should still be want ing, he will be prepared to contribute further hands. The City Engineer has approached the city contractors on the same subject, and has arranged that 35 men shall be sent to the North Head in the morning, while as tho Frozen Meat Company promise the tame concessions as the Board and Council do to theirs, Mr Allan Maguire in all probability will detail off some score or so of men for tho defence works. With such an increase of working hands, the necessary preparations for de fence should go briskly forward.

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN COKRESr-ONDENT.)

Torpedo Itoat for Auckland- Visit of Military and Mavsil Officers.

"Wellington this day,

The Hinomoa left for tho Manukau last night,taking up Major Cautley.R.E., Lieut. Douglas,R.N., and Mr Smytho torpedo in structor, who visit Auckland in connection with tho defence of that port. Tho Hincmoa will also, if poesiblo, take up the torpedo boat intended for tho dofonco of Auckland harbour, tho intention being to send it across by rail from Onehunga to tho waterri of tho Waitomata, in preference to taking it up by the long East Coast sea route. Our correspondent adds :—" As it has boon ascertained that a similar mesnago has been sent to tho sister colonies, there id reason for bolioving that there, iv Imperial authority for tho opinions of tho Agents- Genoralof the several colonies."

THE COMING WAR

[SI'MJIAL TO I'JiESS ASSOCIATION.]

The Russian Movements.

Lonijon, April 14, It is feared that tho Kussians will attack Moruchak and GuHikar. Cicrmau mediation SnsKestcd. The European Press urge that J'rinco Bismarck .should raediato in the settlement of tho Russian difficulty. Russian W.iv Vessels Ordered to the Baltic. Tho Kussian squadron stationed at Naples has been ordered to proceed to the Baltic. Afghan Losses lit the Battle of renjdeh. In the engagement between the Russiann and Afghans on the 30th March tho loss of tho latter was 930 killed and wounded. Ironclads for the Colonies. Tho ironclads which have been selected to strengthen tho China and Australian squad rons will bo ready in May. Probability of War. Tho C-'ovornmont to-day received a tele crram from Mr Murray Smith, tho Victorian Agcnt-Gonoral, in which ho states that tho prospects of a peaceful Kottlomout of tho Afghan frontier quostion aio very gloomy.

AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS.

Italian Occupation of Soudan, London, April 13.

It is currently roported that on agree ment has been arrived at between the English and Italian Governments, by which tho latter country ajjrocs to occupy the Soudan in tho evont of tho British troops in that locality being drafted to India. London, April 14. British Troops Recalled. Tho " Daily News " states that tho troopH comprising tho various camel corps now sorving in Egypt will bo rocalled to Eng land forthwith.

Telegram from the Agent- General.

The Situation Still Critical. Wellington, this day,

Oovornmont havo rocoived from tho Agont-Goncral a telegram stating that tho position of affaire botwoen England and Ruswia is still very sorious, and that it bohovod New Zealand, in common with all othor parts of tho Empire, to hasten tho completion of its defence preparations.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

TERNS OF I>EA€E TO REBELS

(I'KOM KEDTUII'a SI'KCIAL COIIUKSI'ONDENT.

Suaki.m, April 13, cvoning. Gkndiul GltAliAM roviowod tho New South Walos Artillery this afternoon. Addi-ossing tho force, ho complimonf cd tho men upon their soldierly appearance

A difficulty has arison concerning tho sub' mixsion of tho robol Arabs, in accordance with tho proclamation issued last wook by Sir Gorald Graham. Tho sheiks demand for thoir tribos a guarantoo that thoy shall not suflbr on account of past actions, but (■onoral Graham, on bohalf of tho authori ties, is not prepared In givo any plcdgoß.

PRINCE OF WALES IRELAND.

Rioting at Cork,

London', April U. TiiElß Koyal llighnessos tho l'rinco and l'rincossof Wales, and Princo Albort Victor, loft Dublin yostorday for Cork.

A number of Nationalist sympathisers as sombled at Mallow, a station a few miles north of Cork, with tho view of making a hostilo demonstration. They wero, how ovor.ejectod from the station by tho force of constabulary on duty, whereupon they as somblod in tho vicinity of tho railway, and hooted tho train on arrival.

A riot also took placo at Cork between tho Nationalists and the loyal sections of the community, during the progress of which a number of windows woro smashed by stones,

OPERA HOUSE.-Miss de Grey.

Thk sensational five-act drama "Woman Against Woman" waa ropoatod at tho Opera House last night before a crowded house, and the performance confirmed and deeponed tho highly favourable impression which had been previously produced. Mario do Grey, of course, is but a noin tie theatre, and it requires but little discern ment to porcoive that tho actress who bears it brings with her to tho stage tho culture and refinement of a lady. She haa also a strikingly handsome face, a figure of graceful contour, and an easy and dignified carriage. In fact, no finer woman has appeared upon the local boards since Mrs Lingard left. Superadded to these porsonal attractions, Miss da Grey has a clear and musical voice, and a slight lisp, instead of marring its offect, only imparts to it a further charm. But the lady doos not rely upon these adventitious qualifications for her success, or even upon tho factitious ac cessories of rich costuming and a tasteful ■mine en scene. Her talent and intellectuality are abundantly displayed in the portrait she prosents of tho persecuted and maligned, but invincibly true and virtuous wife. It boars the evidence of close study, guided by keen and cultured perceptions, and while' the conception is exceedingly good, it is in ita oxecution that tho ability of the artiste, is most forcibly demon strated. It is a thoroughly consistent and realistic impersonation, ami ovory point is made to tell with its full effoct. The Gallic flavour which pervades the whole work and proclaims its origin may be rather pungent to English tastes, but. the moral which is preached in it in after all on the side of virtue. Speaking generally, the Company give Mies de Grey a very effective support, and Mies Florenco Cowell and Messrs Kinghorn and Patterson may fairly be singled out for spocial com mendation, while Mr Morton Selten is a very prouiißing./c:;me premier. Tho whole of tho costumes aro supplied by tho manageress herself, and they aro both elegant and appropriate, and the piece is staged with groat attention to detail. In short, the Company have considerable claims to popular support, and the play is really well worth seeing. We therefore heartily wish Miss de Grey a triumphantly successful season.

The Roseberry Estate at Birkenhead in to bo ottered lor ealo in orchard and villa sites to-morrow by Mr B. Arthur at his mart, Queeu- Btreet. Those whose "Uitlo vanity" la fruit growing, will never have a bettor opportunity of acquiring some of the best land for that pur pose m the whole of the famed Birkenhead district, -while those who love a splendid view can have that paaaiou gratilled to the fullest extent from the upland slopes of Kosoborry. Despito the dullness in property speculation generally, theaa considerations, and a know ledge that prioea will bo low, ahould command o lurtrn »ttandaaue at the sale to-morrow.

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABLE— COPYIUCJIIT. )

The Oriental Bank,

London-, April 11.—Tho sum of one million and a half of tho old Oriental Bank dividend has been deposited with the now Oriental Bank. London llarkct3. London', April 13.- Consols remain at 03. Tlio market rato of discount remains at 2\ —being 1 per cent, below the bank rate. The N.Z.L. ana MA. Co.'g Tologram Reports. London, April 1.1.—Wool: The market ia unchanged. For short staple merino, heavy in grease, tho market ia easier. There is much irregularity in the biddings. ' Whoat: The market is excited. Adelaide U worth 40a; New Zealand, 3(ja; and t Tuscan, 37s 6'd per4oGlbs. Adelaide wheat f.a.q. ia worth c.i.f., to arrive, 3Ss per ■JSOlbs.

EXCURSION TO WAIKATO.

(IIVT TEIiEGIIAi'JI—OWN COUUKSI'OMIJENT.)

MIiBCKU, this day,

A KFECMii train of twelve carriages bound for To Awamutu, loft Auckland Station at seven o'clock. There wore also ten car riages attached to tho train containing excursionists for tho Cambridge races. Tho train was not so well patronised as was oxpected, tho reason, it is supposed, being that it is late in the season tor excursions. Tho largest, number of the party weru bound for Cambridge. Mr Hudson, trallic manager, had charge of tho train The Hon. Mr Stout, accompanied by Colonel Fraser, Mr Wilson, M.H.R., and Mr Blair, C.E., had preceded us by a special train , yesterday afternoon. Amongst those ac companying this party for To Awamutu are Mossra P. Uignan and J. Henderson, M.L.C.'h, T. T. Thompson and F. J. Moss, M.H.R.'s, His Worship the Mayor (Mr Waddel), Cr. Crowthor, Mr Hales, District Engineer, Mr Stewart, C.E., Messrs Shera, A. Bell, Cameron, ilonton, C. Atkin, Prime, Motion, T. McMantoi-jun., P. M. Grant, and J. Pliilson. There are pro bably GOO pooplo on the whole train.

SOCIETY OF ARTS EXHIBI TION.

Tms exhibition, which is to be opened in duo form by a conversazione this evening, is extensive as regards quantity, and of a high standard as regards quality. Indeed, there can bo no question that a collection iof such general high merit has never been geon in Auckland before. Local artists are well represented, and the popularity of the exhibition is attested by tho number of picturos from the South. The arrange ments are similar to those made in former years. Oil paintings, this year, occupy the whole of tho wall epace, a fact partly attributable to the size of tho canvases sent in. Wator colours are arranged in tho centre of the hall and round tho front of the orchestra. The loan collection, includ ing tho latest Mackelvie gifts, will be found in the southern side room. Tho pictures here, though not so striking or so important as those of the ISS4 exhibition, are well worth close in.speetion. Probably few of the exhibits will be. ranked higher than Mr J. Gibb's No. 101, a largo sea piece of oxcellont quality. The calm ripples are admirably lighted. Tho glassy distance with tho rising clouds,which seem part and parcel of the sea itself, so sultry-hazy is the lino of horizon, must strike everyone as skilfully contrived. Mr Moultray, who exhibited last year, sends some fino picturos, several of which havo no doubt boon painted some time. No. 65 cannot fail to attract notice, though many will consider the sky as hard and high coloured. The foreground with tho cattle contains some excellent dotailed work. ISo. ;">S, with tho deer in front, is an important canvas. Of our loeixl artists nono seem to lmvo improved more than Mr Druminond. His sunset effect (No. '22) with trees stand ing boldly out against a western sky is not only a now departure for this artist, but a succoss. Mr Blomiield 13 as usual well represented. His Rotoniahanapictures,tho result of careful work during a recent tour, will bo found among the loan collection in the side room. Mr Holland and his assistants havo been hard at work today evolving order out of chaos, and their efforts havo been crowned with succoss. All will be in readiness for tho conversaziono to-night, and thoro is littlo doubt that tho visitors will ondorec our opinion that tho Choral Hall has soldom, if ovor, put on a more handsomo appearance

POLICE COURT.-This Way.

(Doioro Capt. Daldy and W. J. Hurat, Esq., J.P.'S.

UItUN" KKNN KBS.- Sovoral persons wore punished for this ollonoo.

Bukglauv.—William August Snhultz Mullor was chargud with breaking into tho prcmiacs o£ the Auckland Tobacco Co., and stealing thorc froin 1^ hoxos 01 cigars, ot tho value off£l2.— Jtr Burton appeared for tho prisoner.—Sergt. Uamblo applied for a rumamt.—Jlr Burton ugrncd to a rouiand, and applied for bail.— Serjuant Gamlilu objected to tho granting ot ball, on the ground thut very little ot the pro porty had been recovered, and priaocor's ro fenso might defeat tho ondaof.jußtico.—Romand grunted; hail refused, LABCK.VY.-Jobn Wilson was charged with tho larceny of a saw, liuuiinor. and axo, tho pro perty of Uobort Little, captnin of the Salvation Army Prison-gate Brigade.—Prisoner pleaded guilty. — Sergeant Gamble characterised tho piisouor's conduct as that, of tho blackest in gratiturto. Ho had been fed and housed by Mr little for a fortuigtit. and on the first opportun ity ho had robbod biui.—Six months' imprison ment with hard labour.

WiTimuAWN.—John Rtowart was charged with tho larcouy of a bag of clothes, value £5, tho property or Duncan McAlpine.— Sergeant Gamble said that tho proaecutor had gone to Sydney in tho B.P. Triumph, and he would be compelled to withdraw tho charge.—Prisoner was discharged. Seaman's Wagks. — A.. McClymont was charged under the Shipping and Seamen's Act with rof using to pay £7 is, balance of wages due to Robert Howo.—Defendant did not appear.— Mr K. Cooper, who appeared for the plaintiff, said that the defendant admitted that the wages City or Cork. The vessel had been seized bF tho mortgagees, and whs to be sold.—Plaintiff proved tho debt. Defendant was master cf the vessel.—Mr Cooper applied for an order undfir tho 293 rd section of the Act, directing that tho amount bo paid by a certain dato, or that the vessel bo seized.—An order was made that tho amount be paid by i p.m. to-day. Failing to Suiu'Okt.—A chargo preferred against J. E. Friend of failing to support hia four children under U years o£ agu waß ad journed till Saturday next. Court adjourned.

SPORTING NEWS.

Auckland Polo Club Race Sleeting,

The following entries for tho Polo Club Kaco Meeting, which takes place at the Ellerelio courso on Saturday, April 25, have been received by the hon. secretary, Mr F. M. Burtt :—

Bake-back Hurdle Race. —A. Wallis's eh g Brutus, Binnliam'B br m Jtablem, F. M. Burti's er g Larry, F. Yonge's b m Cigarette, J. Dickey's br m Coquetto, it. 0. O'Rorko's b g PicUle. Tandem Hack—H. N. Smith's Larry and Duckwing, A. VVallis's cli g Brutus and br g Clmmiuy. K. P. Donnelly's b m Uear Littlo Buttercup and b m Tamaki Lass, J. Dickoy'a br'm Coquotto and b g The Russian, K. D. O'Horko's b g Spark and br c I'icklu, Major Shepherd's b k Ensign and b g Hotspur. Oi'KN STEKi-LECHAbii:.— F. M. liurtt's cr X Larry, F. Claridge's b g Tominy-tne-Kat. T. Jackson's b m The Cherub, L. Skinner's g ni Homp, L. T. G. Biden's g m Lady of tho Lako, \V. Moon's Oyster, A. Greenwood's cr m Baby, G. Geach'a b m Topsy, 11. Kuwards's chg Dick the Devil, W. K. Stephen's bile 111 Emblem, T. McLauKhlin's eh g Rufus.

Ckjar and Umiiballa Hack.—A. Wallis'B br g Chummy.B. Bingham'sbimKmblem.K'. Yongp's b in Oigaroito. t). Morton's br g Dick Turpin, T. Mclaughlin's cli ir Kufus, T. Williamton's hr « Cheroot, K. I>. Uonuclly'a it in Dear MUlo Hmtcrcttp, K. V. IJonuolly'a b iv 'lamaki 1-usp, ,T. Ltickcy'sbrm Coijtiotte. Jf. IJ. O'itorke'a bg tjliarke. F. M. Ilurtt'u cr X Larry, Slajor Shep heid'sbgEnßign. Open Hubble Back.—F. hi. Burti's cr k Larry, T. Jackaon's lj m 'I'ho Cherub,\V. Moon's Uyst'or. F. Claridge'B b g Tommy the Kat. K. Edwards' cli g DicK tbe DeviJ, W. K. Stephen's b m Emblem.

Caixu'cta Back.—F. Yonge's lwn C'iearetfo, A Wallis's eh g Urutna. B. Binghain's b m Emblem, S. Morton a hr c Dick Tnrpin. T. McLaughlin's eh g Uufua. T. Williamson's br g Cheroot, K. P. Donnelly's g ni Jjcar Litt'o Buttercup, K. P. Donnelly's b m Taroakl Lass, ,T. Dickoy's br m Coquotto. W. Binney's b g Nugrcot, B. 1). O'Uorkc's b v Spark, F. M. Burtt's erg I,arry. Donkky Kack.—All pomes that havo takeu part iv any of the polo races.

To-morrow at their land sale rooms, Shortland-strcet, Mossra Vailo and Doufrliia will hqld ft very impnrtaut, sale of freehold pro perties. It iB not every day, nor indeed is it likely that them will ever be mxty throe nnd R halt equarc miles of country oilerod in ono block and that too at tho low upuet price ot ba perncre, thus giving inventors n ohanco or securing for about £10,000, a property, that in the natural order of thiogs must very shortly rise in value to four or five times. It must also be borne in mind, that at the present timo this valuable block of land is bringing in an income equal to 10 per cent, on the upset value of tho property. Tho Wuikato properties situated in the midst of the coal mines of tlmt district arc also well worth the attention o» speculators. After the sale er tho Fibro (Jo.'a properties, the balanco of tho woli-knowu Tuupaki Block, comprising twenty six farms of varioua sizes will bo offered. The kauri bush sections mo especially valuable.

AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS.

T.,,.: annual meet ;n K of rh6Aa ckk , ■" .vay Company wa 3 hold 8t tb e !V office, Queon-Btreet, at noo n fn , WJ'i M. dark (Chairman, pS^f*H

The directors' report wos « S " Your directors, ;„ *B? °? follnvr.. second annual report ha" of congratulating yOu «tt tlU*«B tran.v.ayoporalo^^l^ltoS the lino has been o pen fo K r r?*Bt«S much lortho profit made™*, .?"• »W» which the returns give ', I "^ «C expected when thewrseS^^S traliic between Lcwor GnLT!? "M lot Post O/iico, JSowto,, onC fi f Ce' ■"4& 1884, the distance beinrronlv °U»5 chain,. On the 14th cl&*"'i*S irnta^ extendedlfcfe«B \\ est to Freeman's Eay, andon^'St« February, ISBS, the lino wan S the9tl> of l'onsonby Road to "L Th^"l* I making in all three miles 2V T• S* jfortrnflic. The statement o&«0W» pendituro, from the opening of «&*** lion to tho end of yourfina™; , befir >t«c. a profit of £345 7s BdThfe> directors considers onwurari?*I'}*r into account the expenseofe& service, and the disadvantage rf^' only a small section. The best ■? •% to what may bo antMpK2&» from the returns for the nW» > ded »«<i which tho line has beein^ll^ Three Lamps, and whichE* * « £3iG l(to. You wm T"WW the receipts have steadily^ ■* smce the line was opened Z C 2* Lamps, and your directors «« 6 that after certain improvement lT^ a return of £200 per week fr^M tion of tho lino now open £n tainod, and that without^? * cost When the circuit Tt^ return of £250 per week Safft' pated, which ought to leave /. J1* interest on the capital expended - 6 "Land.-The sales of W| j^.', year bavo been satisfactory V. Ac ,° , re u mai"ing Potion of the C" estate has been sold, consisting of «?*" 2 roods, 29 perches, realSf* £*' £2,560 11s Id ; also, 12acreViJS*'" 20 perches of St. Heller's, aid ffi^S Northcotc, realising aprofit offlta £300 reB P ec t ively.eThJp?ofi f O S^ H n u *uS morethan covered H paid by the Company. uttt«* , "Fekey S£EvicE S ._The wspcsibte" in connection with these serviiat!' curred not on account of am2^ pected to be made in working tiemul' increase the value of the Coiipanjf&S estate by improving communication S? to. Your directors felt that theyemft work the Northcota Ferry Se/viS",? vantage, and tlierefore availed tLmL of an opportunity of selling theDaSl? and interests In that service « aI 1 but seeing as good a service v the Company could have given ?n City of Cork, not being reqaired « also sold at a low. Tho Tenga(i M hS only steamer nowretained by theCoinW She is engaged in providing oonmunjJZ between Auckland St. Helwrfc jKk satisfactory arrangements can be ajj, i, that communication, this Btoamer triUih. bo Bold. y"Z " Calls UNPAiD.-The amount of into calls on the 28th February this y«i much more than usually appeareiafciluiul sheets under that head. This falira caused by the short interval trhiclijß between the due date of last call imffi closing of the books. Yonr diiectcn in now proseing for all overdue calls, andfroa tho more assured position of tie Coupe* anticipate less difficulty in getting™ amounts paid. For the directoraAn Clark, Chairman."

.-,■•. ;'V'P The balance-sheet presented shewri'-aiilil 125,000 £1 sharo?, l«ts 33,(62 oiijlioairs capital called up is £74.75.t; mortaum IBM debentures, £10,520; bills parablvMMt'nl other items, making the total lubilltieallilffl Amcts: Luad £61,052; tram wars, £30 &i* ing stock, £C,) 91; stableD. £3MI- ujjldS £10,223; and other miaceUaneoQaileni.nuiili v, total of £'51,760. .TVS'"

Tiujih-av Working Aoootmr.—Toianii- Feed ana shoeing, &p., «82318jjd; mmS 2s9d-1,313 Is sd. Traffic: Wage* £»(■!(; wear and tsar, rents, &c, £1/8 lij 3d-K9l!i ]od. Mumienancc: Wage«, material, ul claims for accident*), £21517a3d; rasuagemraL £123 3sld; iDSuraxco.£3l; Wsoca .eSJSTiM total. a:2,l«* 8s (id. By receipt fiua fa» £1,72 dUs lOJd; tickets, mStiksJltlSlll' advertising. £135103; lOtalQffiSstt. Pkokit and Loss Aowrar.-To legal uu. othor expenses, ;6515 3a 8d; •teamen' working a' count: Expenditure, OJEoIi Id; lea re ceipts, £1,215 2s 9d-£filO(iU,:UUimulßot steamers and ferry servioe, £S,lfc! l'-i IU. Gonoral expeneos: Salary, property ttx; print ing. etc.. £101 7s lid. Interejtaccouiit: Amount paid. £5.231 Is Cd; less nedfe-ftW I* £l Oil 118 (id. Insurances, £61 111lli; baton 28th Fobruary, 1881. 6li& Ida M; UW, £9,120 8a Cd. By ronts, ffliilM: prtftM sale of land, £1,060 Us W; Wmrafrom to* way working account, «3B Is 8d; Wu* £1,827 4S lid; total, «9.420856 d. , !. KissKNUEKS CARHim-I'he taranrtfjnfl account shewed a steady incretM. Jm Hi week ending 28th of March,lt!llM*U!W, wero carried; for week codings ApUwjl passengers; and durinit the SmmfJM, ending 11th April, 17M puMge*' Dw* tho last nino wtoks 125,915 passengeßMVewi carriod, returning a revenue Of fl,lßi im jas ing all oxponses the net profit auiag ml period was &tlfi 10s 3Jd. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and bulance-aheet, saidlJal the report was so voluminous thaMm quite unnecessary for him to nuke«; lengthened remarks. There wen, mm, two or three points in the reportto WB a little explanation would be desirable, ml to these he would refer. In the first p«» lie might point out that a further m could be effected by increasing theio«ra». of trams in the service. This tho mm proposed to do by putting into requmw an additional number of the iarga m cars, and the transforming tie m» one into double-deckers. B*» r tent that the cars at'present «W« were quite inadequate to'oraWyw, rapidly-increasing traffic, and these aw < ments were therefore urgently cailM w As for the short section Mwff -*T street and Freeman's Bay it M^f worked at a loss; but as it had to » ■"■. tamed, the directors hoped to mm" ing here also by using care draw ojj: horse only. Of course when tin? w» became a portion of the complete mcj« would add to the payablenessof■■«*£ service. The directors «B,powS in preparing a new time-toble,**"« hoped would fully meet tbe.conveow* the travelling public. The ton) ** he wished to refer to was thei»F» which had been made to the wWJJ," duplicate tho line at various places^ , College KoadandWellesley-BtMetjJ"^, in additional crossings. The*K improvements would almost w '*?.-. jjj to the possession of »■ duplicate^ through, and it certaioly mw'Tj the convenience of P MSen?^JLtlii* tho Streets Committee would pew« j The formation of Symonds SWf^ : Kyber lass was no\y aPP"SSi« pletion, and when it was- nn Directors would consider *c ?%i of proceeding at once with W <£. Circuit, The losses figures m-W^g sheet were almost entirely """fa^ Northcote Ferry Service, oT«ffjlJ had lost between £2000 and UWr j, land, however, had «ff^gV value, especially in that.*«£■,, although in view of hts fact, «^ desirable to get rid of it 5 J*^ J* possibly be obliged to tak? W^ the market in order to »w to*^« with to meet expenses «nW» jj prosecution of works on J»siif bircuit. Mr..G. Aickm »» "fflB«! motion expressed h* «fj& h* tho Company next year womu,,, to pay a dividend. mantetfi* S/PODHAM, late w«toKj-fij that the progress of the <£$& exceeded his oxpoctat.on". ™nJ» that tho tramways wouldbe »P success, and that substantial would soon bo forthcoming. .;'■■■> The motion was then paw* j^f. L. Clark, and J. M. C. lai an dVj directors) were re-elected, ano^ Milne and J. Waymoutb, were" uclitors> :— ■' •'■,':;

True cooperation conßi^Wg ovcry honost endeavour .to °™W«5 Tho farowoll to tho . Bey. and welcomo t«1 the: BeVj. %&»*& aFrivod on Monday.'fK^Aleitf^S. take place f W tasdiiS»',*(M«' pleasant und DrofltaU« «3eBt»»»f« [hose who can tuake it 5 Cheapest books a»d*M

THE AUCKLAND EVJDiNIJNU STAK, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 1885



niREDERICK W. MOUZER, of London (Old Bona-atrdet W.) ana Parto oxporlonco, has just oponod Battle Btfou of a Shop'in Victoria-street, noxt oornorlof Albort jtroot.""Choloe Books, Host Stationery, and Taatoful Artlolea (or presents. Como and soo us. vr o t I o B. For ciNTor,E inskutions of THREE-LINE "WANTED" NOTICES tlio charge is 1b Cash. If thcao email items nro not paid at the time, iho charire In all caßos is 2s Cd. Thoro Is no vari nlion to this rule. Stab Oftloo, January 2nd. 18S5. NEW fi  -1885-—WINTER GOODS.—Ioo & WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN IB NOW BHOWINO A SDlondld Assortment of Choice Dross Goods Yew All-wool French Eplnglos, all shades Stow Al -wool Kudos Cashmeroß, all shades Xw A wool Badamo Cloths, all shades Vnw Silk Spot Foul« Clothß. all shades Xew All-wool Colourod Biarritz Clotty all Sew All-wool Homespuns, all shades N-cw French Morinos, Cnshmoroa, aU. shadf >s Xovvtot o^S^SS WSK*. Whit o. and BeaS&T Assortment of Now Krifflng... Bib -10 Mo*"" Black Pagot Coats at 21a. -jvotU) i 35s New Fur Capos from 7e 6d New Umbrellas from Is to 20s Ladies', Maids1, and Girls' New I Halters In MenTMadntOßheß. a fow elightly iamaged Sevoral Job Lines at low prlcoa to cleaiu| Patterns Free by Post JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREBO USE, 388, UPPER QUEEN-BTRKBT. 15,000~ 15,000 , 15 000 \ 15 000 \ 15J000 \ GABLICK & CBANWELI 5 HAVE PIFTKEK THOUSAND YARDS OF -t£ i 9BUSSKL3 AND TAPKSTRY C^IPKOT The Gbbatkst Vabimi in Auckland !! i: <1S?I?1 V^ BntaS ) Tapestry, from 1b Bd^ <l^iT3 HVy Cheap f Brussels, from 3b 9d: 3ARPETS Very Oheap / OARLICK & CRANWKLL GARUCK & CRANWKLL GIRUOK & CRANWKIA GARLICK & CRANWKLL. GARLIRK & CgANWEO: GARIiICK & CRANWKLL. Ron BEDSTKADS and BKDDING 3KDROOM FURNITURK ) Ready )ININW do. do. I JRAWINGdo. do. > toy HALI. do. do. I Dellvory > HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. BUY YOUR FURNITURB FROM GARLICK & CRANWELL, CHEAP FtmmSHING WAUKHODBB. QOEBN-STRKEI AND LORNE-STBEET, Auckland. ~ N 0 T I 0 K. DR. WILKINS, F. R. C. S., CONSntTINQ AND OPKRATTNO BUROKON, la at his Surgery for General Practice and Speoial Practice-Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases —Mornings and Anernoonß j Sundays, 10.30 to 12.30. Consultation Fees very moderate. Dr. Wilkins spent seven years at Moorenelds Kye Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman and Critehett, two at Throat Hospital. London, seven years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight yeara at Eye. Ear, and Throat Infirmary. Melbourne. Adjusts Spectacles to Sight.- Consulting Rooms—Queen-street. Auckland. TjiIRST gHOV OF TTkRAPERV MILNE AND CHOYCE Having now received thoirNßW GOOIJS to the Autumn, will make a SPECIAL SHOW of the same «3T THIS DAY (TUESDAY), "51 When a magnificent display will bo seen ot al the Noveltios to bo had in the Home Markets. SPECIALTIES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Larger Assortment than usual of TRIMMED BONNKTB AND HATB, LONG SILK MANTLES (Sr-KciAi, Value) COSTUMES (SraciAL Valub), JERPEYS (PIAIN AND FANCT). HOSIERY AND GLOVE 3 (Special Value Very Extensive Assortment of DRESS GOODS. N.B.—Milne and Choyoo being determined no o bo undersold by anyone in the trade, have marked, and will continue to mark, thoir Good at a lower rate than previously. MILNE AND CHOYCE, AUCKLAND THE NEW GOODS THE NBW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Are now opened out FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER, The Stock Is the largos) and best selected in the city, and to MEET THE TIMES MEET THE TIMKS ~, mv MKKT THE TIMES TUB MEET THE TIMKE NEW Several lines In every De partment are marked al ZEALAND Prices m nnniTKC SPECIALLY CHEAP CLOTHINb "specially cheap », . ~«.«. «.r SPECIALLY CHKAP FACTORY, SPECIALLY CHEAP, 158 & 160, Queon-street, The Juvenile Department has received close attention, and parents will find DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY Combined !s the leading feature. In Boys' Fanoy Suits several new ana choice styles ate now being shown. SPECIAL NOTSCE. i;have received my second Shipment of AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, JUBT OPKNKD, PKH THE DORIC, To which I invite tbo inspection of my Patrona and the Publio generally. H L. POSSBNNISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR & HABJE MAEfiR SapßXUitD-SssBEZ,,



THE LIVER STIMULAIMT.-A COMPOUND tXTRACT OFEUONOMYN AND PODOPHYLLIN WITH TARAXACUM —(• INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC FOR BILIOUa- NESS, TOmpiD LIVEB, OVSPEPSIA, FLATULENCE, AND LO9IO Or APPETITE. 29. 6D. TER BOTTLE,