SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland —This evening, 9.59; to-morrow Horning, 10.21. Ma^ukau Heads—To morrow morning, 1.4; tomorrow afternoon, 1.23. Kaipara Heads —To-morrow morning, 2.4; to-morrow afternoon, 2.28,

BUNSKT.-This evening, 0.7. BUNRIBHL—Tomorrow morning, 6.9. MOON'S AGE.—First Quarter, 21th, 5.2 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

Wellington, e.s., Stophcnson. from Tauranga Glenolg, as.. Amodoo, from Mercury Bay Ven»s, ketoh, Neill, from Opotlki Reward, schooner, Conway, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVKNINO.

Marshall S., brigantine, CraiK, for Oamaru Clansman, as., Farquhar, for Whangarei Macgregor, as.. Johnson, for Whangarei Waitakl, S.S., Crawford, for Whangarei

TO-DAY,

Gleneig, s.s., Amodoo, for Great Barrier Loonguna, barquo, Evans, for Ncwcastlo

IMPORTS.

Per Luttorworth, from London—7o tons pis: Iron, 6 cases balusters, 1 oases sanitary sinks, 20 jaw boxes, 1 casks air bricks, 25 pkgs. furnaeo doorß and gratings, 252 pkgg. vegiator grates, 167 casca Btoves and ranges, 52 pkgs. do.. 2.511 cast Iron pipes, 423 caatings.-T. & S. Morrin & Co. (Limited).

EXPORTS.

PorMinnio Harp, for Lovuka-S.lflOft timber, SO kegs Bait beef, 300 drain pipes, 63 bags hydraulic lime.

Inwards Coastwise.—Coralio.from Morcury Bay, with 23,000 ft timber;lda, from Mahurangi, with 20,000 ft timber; Sundcrland, from Thames, with 2 tons furniture. Outwarcs Coastwise.—Leo, for Mahurongi; Fanny Kelly, for Mongonui; Mimilia, for Rus sell; Reward, for Talrua. Tho following of tho Union Co.'s eteaincia aro due to arrive here next week :-Hawea (at One hunga) on Sunday, 10 a.ni.; RotO'imhana, from Melbourne, via Southern ports, Monday, 10 a m.; Taupo, from Southern ports, Monday ; Manapourl, from Sydney, Tuesday ; Arawnta, from Fiji, Wednesday. Tho schooner Minnie Hare cleared at the Customs to-day for Lovuka (Fiji). Mr Clarke has passed for maatei1 of a river Bteamor. Messrs Haggitt and T. Walsh for mastsronly, and Mr ?. Eodd formate. Messrs MoArthur and Co.'s new schooner was successfully launchod from Messrs Lane «md Brown's yard at Whangaroa. on tho lSth list., and may bo oxpected hero about the end Of next week. She was christened the " Olive." Tho kotch Venus arrived from Opotiki this morning with 117 sacks maize and 200 posts. The mission Bchoonor Southern <"tobs wan floated out of dock this morning, and berthed at t io Queen-street Wharf. The barque Luttorworth has been berthed at Queen-street Wharf, and the brig Vision and barque Notero at the Railway Wharf. The s.s. Rowona leaves at 5 o'clock this even iigfor Oroto Point with intunding purchasers of tho wreck of tho Thomas Russell, and to bring np that vessel's crow and cargo. Tho Sis. Wellington arrived from Tauranga early this morning, with the following, pas sengers :—Messrs K. Q. B. M 033, MoHor,Spi*cei\ Lindfors, Skine, K. Bridge, Mr and MrsNewett, Mr and Mrs Kemp. Mesdames JKvans, Wattu, Smith, Wrigloy. Burton, son, and servant. Black', and Jllss Stewart.

ARRIVAL OF THE WAIMATE.

The New Zealand Shipping Company's ship Waimate was signalled early this morning, but eying to the prevalence of light and contrary winds and ebb tide.sho made very Blow prqgress t j wards the harbour, and she will not got inside tie North Head until late to-night. The Wai nate left London on Nov. 2i, and experienced Vory unfavourable weather down tho Channel, co that she did not get clear of land for ten days. She mado the New Zealand coast several days ago, having pasaed Rusi-ell, as wo previously a inounced.ou Thursday morning. Her passage trom ihe Docks has occupied li 2 days, and from land to land undor 100 days. Particulars of the Waimate's cargo were published in our Thurs day's issue. She is in charge of Captain Tribe.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Hannah Mokau, s.b., McCarthy, from Waitara

DEPARTURE. Argyle. s.s., Norbury, for Raglan and Kawhia

The 8.8 Hannah Mokau arrived from Waitnra with 179 sheep, 6 SCO feet t mber, 40 Backs seed, 85 kegs butter, 69 hides, and 1 paaseoger.

The s.s. Argyle left for Raglan and Kawhia with 10 tons cargo and the following passengers: —Misses Bonner, Waller, and Swan, Messrs Ludbrooke, Graham, and 1 steerage I

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Waitara, this day.-Arrived: Gairlocli, from Onehunga, 10 10 a.m.

\\iiANOARKi, this day.—Arrived, from Auck land : Wnitaki, Clansman, and Macgrogor, at 6 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office this day. Messus B. Tonks and Co. sold yesterday the privileges for Ihe Onchunga Racing ClubV Autumn Meeting, to be held on Saturday next, the 28th inst. Tho following are the amount* realised:-Gates, £SJ, Mr 3 Robertson; grand stand. £10, Mrs Robertson; grand stand bar, £33. Mra Robertson; No. 2 booth, £33, Mrs KobertFon; refreshment stall, £6 Mrs Corbett The rights and privileges for the Auckland Autumn Meeting are to bo sold on Friday noxt tho races being held on Saturday, Itli April, and Easter Monday, 6th April.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as undeh— This Day. For Thames, per Rotnmahana, at 4 p.m. Monday, 21rd inst. For Waitara, otc. por Oretl. at 7.10 a.m. For Coromandol, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. For Waitara, etc., por Gairlooh, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise at 1.30 p.m. ForKusßoll. Kakakawa. Herd's Point. VVanga roa and Mongonui, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga. Rotorua, and Opotiki, por Clansman, at fl p.m. For Whitiiinttl, Upper Mill, and Talma, por Olenolg, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwaku, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 21th inst For W'aiwcra, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Tor Taratmki and Southern ports, per Hawoa, atlD.m. For Whangarel Heuds, Parua, Walpu, Whan garoi. Kumo, and Mangapai, por MacKregor or Waitaki, at 6 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per Rotomahnna, nt I p.m. "Wkdnesday, 2;>th Inet For Friendly Islands, por Muilo, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. Per s.B. Australia as lollows :— For Navigator Islands, Sandwich Islands, United States at America, Canada, British Columbia. Control and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Suropo, at 1 p.m. Money orders, registered loiters and news papers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in Addition to tho postage will be received by the Mall Agont on board the Iteamor up to the time of sailing. thin mail will be duo In London on day, M»y 8. 1885. S.TI.-The Stella will sail from BlufT for West Corwt Sounds and I3ays on Monday, 23rd lust. 8. B. IIISS, Chief Postmaster. Chl'if Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March 21. ISSS.

O fiora House—Pollard's Lilliputian Opera SoiUTe Company, 8 p.m. Y.M.C.A.—Evangolistic sorvieo, 7.30 p.m. Fjcnch Literary Club — M. C. do L'Eau will lecture on his '' Vlßit to tho Convent of the Trappiat Brothors, near Antworp," 8 p.m.

Births.

SCOTT.-On March 17. at Avondalo, tho wifo of John L. Scott, of a daughter. TURNER -On March 15, at Vincontstroot, tho wife of Robert Tumor of a son.

Marriages.

WIGG-SMITH.-On Maroh 17. at Ht SoruV cbro's Churoh, Auckland, by tlio Rev. H. T. Dudler, Joseph Waller, youngest son of Jsmes Haze Wi«e, Norton Subcoorse, Nor folk, England, to Alice Maud, eldest daughter of tho late Thomas Tasman Smith, Tasmania.

Deaths.

BISHOP.-On Maroh 19.1835, at Nowmarkct, of diphtheria, Claude William, tho bolovod son of Goorgo and Ellen Bishop; agod 2 years and 11 months. CAMERON.-On March 19,1885. at his parents' rosldenoe. Manukau Road, Parnoll, Honry Lochead, infant aon of Robert and Amelia Cameron; apod 6 months. Funeral will leave tomorrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation. JEFFERSON.—On March 17, 1885, at Pollon street, Shortland, Thames, Eliza Beckot Jofl'erson, reliot of tho late Joseph JcfForson, and formerly oV Bristol, England.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1885.

For the mum that looks asslstanoa, For the wrong that needs renlatano*. For the future In the distance, And tho nod that we can do.

The report received by cabled to-day, that North Queensland will prob ably be formed into a Crown colony,, will come as a surprise to those who have not taken any note of the course of politics in the neigh bouring colony. The split which has divided into two sections the population of Queensland is the result of a labour conflict. The northern territory, posses sing a torrid climate, cannot be worked profitably without cheap coloured labour, and there being no native population available for the purpose, ordinances for the introduction of Polynesians and coolies have been in existence for many years, and have all worked more or less unsatisfactorily. But in a colony possessing a democratic constitution, and in which the Govern ment was entirely under the control of European settlers occupying towns or pursuing European farming in the couutry, this introduction of cheap labour was sure to excite strong opposi tion. The crusade began with anti- Chinese legislation, which was made very stringent; but the white settlers were, not satisfied with shutting out the only description of labour that was likely to compete with them in city or rural occupations. The anti-coloured labour agitation culminated in the elec tion of a Ministry pledged to stop the introduction of blacks, and this under taking they faithfully carried out in the Government Immigration Bill passed last September. This Act provides for the introduction of indented labourers from Europe, who are to take the place of kanakas on the sugar plantations. Norway, Denmark, and Germany are the countries to be tried first, and the Government are resolved to go right through with their experi ment, with the object of discovering whether coloured labour is, or is not,

necessary for field work in the tropical north. Sir Thomas Mcllwraith and his party, though not numerous, op posed the Immigration Bill with great vigour, and incidentally posed as the friends of the working man. If you flood the country with these cheap labourers, they cried, you will lower the standard of wages and damage the interests of tho horny-handed sons of toil. Their appeal, however, fell upon deaf ears, and they have now followed up their energetic protest and onlcry with an agitation for separation.

The experiment which the Grilfeth Government is going to try is worth watching. There are, it is said, 9,000 kanakas now in Queensland who will be returned to their islands within the next three years; and their places are to be filled with white men. From the number of kanakas attempts have been made to determine, but without unanimity, how many Europeans will be required, for it must be remembered that white men are far more capable labourers than black. However, time will show the extent of the proposed im migration. Meanwhile, the sugar in dustry languishes, and a member of the Cabinet has spoken rather contemptu ously of it, and thinks it anything but a blessing to the colony at large. The conviction of all men of experience is that the industry cannot be sustained without coloured labour, and that un less separation is obtained the sugar in dustry in Queensland is doomed to speedy extinction. The experience of the Queensland planters and their pre sent anxiety to exchange a constitu tional Government for the administra tion of a Crown colony will probably make the Fiji colonists cautious about changing their form of Government, irksome though it may have become

Annexation or Samoa.

Tim Act passed by tho Samoa.ii Parliament and communicated to tho Government at Wellington is a proof that tho Maliotoa soction of tho nativos aro ripo for a change of Govonimont; but those who know nny thing of Sttmoan affairs nro awaro that tho Maliotoa party is by no means secure in tho possession ot power : thero is a powcrf nl opposition, and but for foreign intorforenco, intornocino war would havo brukun out cio this. Tho clauso of the Act sotting forth that tho (Jovornmont havo no monoy, and that tho oxponscs of annexation will havo to be borne by Now Zealand, in a timoly romindor of the work that is before this colony should its Government begin to dabblo in foroign ontor prises. A very formidablo native and international trouble, roady prepared, awaits our attontion in tho Navigator Islands, and what is to bo the gain ? Tho European population numbers loss than two hundred, and tho bulk of tho trado is transacted by Gorman and American firms. Tho champions of Samoan annexation will nover condescend to dotailsand toll uswh.it Now Zealand can gain by undertaking tho government of Samoa. Thoy lovo to dwoll in tho broadest generalities and lofty ex pressions, which sound well but mean nothing. Fiji is a very much hotter and more attractive field of operations. Thoro not only is a substantial white population, owning large interests, established thoro, but sottloa self ■ sustaining governing machinory needing only a vigorous colonising spirit diracting it to mako tho colony prospor, and bocome tho contro of a largo and oxpanding trado. Few pooplo are awaro of tho ex tout and resources of tho Fijian group of islands. Their powor ot production is enormous, and what has been dono hithorto is nothing compared witb tho possibilities of tho group under an onergotic government. In connection with this subject of ennoxation tho following semi-otlicial announcement appears in tho Wellington " Post" : —" Wo aro requested by tho Hon. Mr Tolo to stato that Sir Goorgo Groy has in no way instigated any action taken by Mr Jokn Lundon in Samoa in referonco to tho annexation question, and that Mr Lundon had not nny authority to uso his namo in tho matter. Tbo potilion which Mr Lundon look with him to Samoa was draftod by Mr Tolo at tho request ot cortain partios in Auckland, but Sir Goorgo Groy was not consulted on tho subject, »nd in fact knew nothing of tho matter."

Tho police wish tho person who bought a pawn ticket for a watch from v Gorman Kailor in Victoria-stroot on Monday hi.il, and released tho same, to communicate with thorn, as feho watch was stolon.

Mr W. L. Reos dalivors his lecture on "Land, Labour, and Capital," in the Theatro Royal on Monday next, at 8 p.m. Mr Rocs boliovos he has dwcovorcd a niinplo and practical Bolution of tho problem of " Progress and Poverty," undor which it will bo posHiblo to find remunerative em ployment for all. This is the question of tho day par excellence, and if Mr Koos Biicceods in elucidating tho quotation, thero is an unlimited Hold for his operations and uHofalnoHH. Wo liavo no doubt tho locturo will attract a largo audionco.

As fruit bocomos more plentiful in Auck land, tho jam-making and fruit-presorving industries will becomo of grcator import anco. At tho Horticultural Society's Show now open in tho Prill-died, groat interest is manifested in locality-mado jams and jelliof>,aß woll as in bottled fruits, shown by Mr A. Tyor, of Uppor Symondsetrcot. Tho bottled fruit can bo supplied at 30 por cent, loss than tho imported article, and is, at least, of equal quality. Mr Tyor was awardod a medal nt tho Agricultural Society's Show for his exhibit of 12 varieties of jam, and tho first prize, a silver modal, valued at two guineas, has also fallen to him at tho Horticultural Show. To provo that tho manufacture of fruit preservoa is capable of expansion, wo may mention that last yoar Mr Tyor turned out ovor ton tons of jams and jellies, as againat six tons in tho precoding year.

Tho Lilliputian Opera Company are to produce "Patience" on Monday evening next, this being tho first occasion on which a juvenile troupo lias essayed this opera in Auckland. On this occasion additional interest attaches to the performance from the fact that Master Hall, son of tho old favourite comedian J. L. Hall, is to play the part of Buntborno.

The enclosed letter was received by His Worship the Mayor this morning. The list mentioned will lie at the office of the Town Clerk, who will bo glad to receive subscriptions : "Cambridge, March 19, 1885.—Dear Sir, —Enclosed please find sub scription list on behalf of the Camp Belief Fund. Doubtless you will be aware that Mr Camp's hotel at Tamahere, near Cam bridge, was burned down on the morning of the 14th Hint., when two of his children wero burned to death and other two were very seriously injured. The whole of his effects have been destroyed by tho fire, and we are desirous of assisting him in his troubles, and rospoctfully request you to support us in the mattor.—l am, yours faithfully, Jah. 11. Thomson, Hon. Sac. and Treasurer."

The following tenders have been received by Mr David Koss, architect. Brick ware house for Mr Ching, Wyndham-streot :— Keyed Brothers, £1,470 (accepted); Alkn McKay, £1,869; George Rhodes, £1,837 10s; J. W.Jones, £1,639; William Fawkos, £1,575 ; Jamoa Wilßon, £1,549 12b. Brick warehouse for Messrs Bell Brothers in Wyndham-atreet (material almost all sup plied by proprietors): — Allen McKay, £1,415; William Fawkes, £1,250 ; George Rhodes, £1,237 ; James Wilson, £1,151; J. W. Jones, £1,136 ; Keyes Brothers, £1,083 (accepted). Both warehouses are to be completed within Icur months.

The annual meeting of the Albert Foot ball Club was held last evening in the Club room of the United Service Hotel. Mr D. Stewart occupied the chair. Mr G, Smart (Secretary) read the report and balance sheet, which showed the Club to be fairly successful, as it was the first season they played senior matches. Out of 12 they won 3, drew 1, lost 8, and scored 39 points. The balance was very satisfactory. The follow ing were elected members :~-Messrs Jones, McConnell, Marshall, Manyard, Mark, Smith, Wilkie, Ewing, Dixon, Rowe, Nightingale, Blades, Buchanan, Good man, Bruce, Gillespie, Ridings, Mar tin, McKinley, McDerniott, Wheat ley, Kean, Doughty, Page, and Carey; President, Mr J. Miller, sea.; Vice-Presi dents, Messrs E. Binney, sen , W. Johnson, and W. Smart; Captain, Mr D. Stewart; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr G. Smart; Committee, Messrs Binnoy, Ridings, Jones, Hardwick, and Miller; Delegates to Asso ciation, Messrs G. Smart and D. Slewart. It waa decided to form a second fifteen. A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting ty a doso.

' The Registrar of the University College advertises that tho examinations for entrance scholarships will begin on Tuesday, the 7th of April, and that candidates' noticos stating tho subjects eelected for ex amination by tho several candidates will be received not later than Tuesday, tho last day of thia month. Tho addod monoy for tho Punt Race at To Kopuru, Northern Wairoa, will exceed i £25, and a aplondid contest is expected. Tho prizes won at Judgo's Bay Rogatta wero represented to the successful com petitors last night in St. Stephen's School room. Mr S. Thorno Goorge presided. There was a very fine array of prizos.includ ing four handsome cups, and a large num ber of modals. The winners wore loudly cheored. Votes of thanks wero passed to tho judgo, Mr S. T. Goorgo, tho etarter, Mr Thoo. Kissling, and to the " ladios " who so kindly provided refreshments. Tho tonder of Messrs Scott Bros., of Christchurch, for locomotivos, compares favourably with tho sum paid by New South WalcH for locally constructed loco motives. Tho number of tondors was fivo. Mr J. A. Grain, who lost his effects in then Mary Ann Annison at Kaipara Heads, takes a bonolit at tho Theatro Royal on Wednes day noxt. JIo will havo the assistances of Bovoral well-known amatours and pro fessionals. Tho following tologram from tho managor of tho Old Caledonian mine was rocoived this morning .-—"Struck Red Quoon leader No. 3 lovol crosscut, showing strong colours of cold in tho stono broken down." This intolligonco has causod a slight stir in the inarkot, and inquiries for snares have been made. The coal hulkCantero, whiah wontaahoro at Ponsonby during last Saturday's galo, is ovidontly brooking up. S!io is already con siderably strainod, and tho wator has in gross and egress up to her docks. Pollard's Opom Troupo appeared in "The Princess of Trobizonde " again lost evening at tho Opera House. There was a large audience, and the porformanco passed over satisfactorily. For to-night a grand doublo bill has boon prepared. " Pinafore "isto bo ropoatod for tho last timo, and will bo followed by Gilbert's dramatic contrast •'Swoothoarts."

At a meeting of tho Ponsonby Rowing Club hold last evening, the programmo for tho Easter Monday rogatta was arranged, and is published by advertisement this overling.

Tho oxcursion to Tiritiri por s s. Staffa, on behalf of Mrs Hampton, takes placo to morrow, starting trom Queon-stroot Wharf at il.3oa.rn.

Mr Lish, of Tuakau, has sent to our ollico a phenomenal potato, or rather six potatoes welded into ono. It weighs 31bs. (iozH. This curious root may bo inspoctod at our Shortland-stroot oilico".

At tho meeting of tho Trades and Labour Council lust ovoning, Mr W. L. Hoes gave ft vory briof outlino of hin proposod locturo on Land, Labour, and Capital. Ho pointed out that undor tho present conditions of things it wns tho custom of employers to pay tho smallest posmiblo wagos for labour— barely suflioiont, in fact, to Tcoop body and soul togothor. This, if allowed tocontinuo, would load to either sorfdom or revolution. Ho oxplainod that tho factors of production are three -labour, capital, and land—and givon theso, all wealth could bo produced. But at present labour moroly received tho barest wage, while all tho prolit wont to capital. IJis proposal to remedy tho evil was to bring tho labourers togothor on tho principle of co-oporation and joint-stock companies, and they would become tho pro prietors of capital. Tho plan which ho advocated was to start a now organisation altogether where largo areas of new land could be obtained ; and tho East Coast din tiictoHoredspocialudvantagcsin this respect. Cities as largo as Auckland might bo ostab lished in this way, and trados unions would bo glad to join in ordor that they might rid themselves of thoirovor-burdonH. Those companies might borrow capital at intorost and invent it in land. All concerned would bo producers, labour would bo obtained at a minimum cost, and tho colonies them eolvoa would roap tho bonofit and sharo tho profits. A few landownora would not then make all tho profit, but thoso who really creatod tho woalth would havo a sharo.

Tho following tenders for tho erection of a warohouso for Motors Brown, Barrot, and Co. jn Commorco-stroot, as previously described, havo been rocoived by Mr E. Bell, architect :-J. B. Mell £5,515 (brick), £5,500 (concroto); Smith and Boattio, £2,249 (brick), £3,672 (concrete), accoptod ; J. Jen kinson, £4,305 (brick), £3,021 (concrete); G. Khodct, JC4.857 (brick), £4,817 (con croto) ; Koho and (Jlark, £4,699 (brick), £4,145 (concroto); J. XV, ./ones, £5,740 (brick), £5,700 (concroto); Wrigloy and ifandcock, £1,849 (brick), £4,322 (con croto); T. Colobrook, £1,850 (brick), £4,100 (concroto); 15. Kay, £5,247 (brick), £5,097 (concroto); Pacoy and Hamilton, £4,«:t5 (brick), £3,85S (concroto); C. Rhodes, £4,833 (brick), £4,484 (concroto); \V. Fawkos, £4,41!) (brick], £4,218 (con croto) ; Keyes Bros., £4,147 (brick), £3,856 concroto; Kobt. Manoll, £5,149 (brick); Atowell, £5,175 (brick) ; A. Todd, £4,200 (brick), £4,000 (concrete): J. Kulo, £4,851 (brick), £4,330 (concrete) j Baildon and Stovoneon, £4,033 (brick); William Blew don, £5,000 (brick).

Tho annual meeting of tho Now Zealand Beokeopors' Association was held at tho Park Hotel yostorday afternoon, Mr J. Nowland in tho chair. Tho annual report aud balance-shoot, a synopsis of which wo published yeHtorday, was road and adopted, It was resolved, on tho motion of Mr Mulvaiioy, "That tho Socrotnry bo author ised to prepare voting papers for tho oleotion of n now counnittoo, tho present million of tho Committee to bo taken as nominatod, any two mombors to have tho power to nominato any otlior nnmos on or before 20th April, namos to bo sont to tho Socrotary boforo that doto. Thon tho full list to bo sont round with voting papers, and such voting papers to bo returnod to tho Socrotary on Juno 10th." Tho rules passod at tho No vember mooting were confirmed. Cordial votos of thanks were passed to Messrs J. Nowland and E. Parsons for acting as judge) at tho show. In the evening the meeting was resumed at tho Park Hotol, Mr L. J. Bagnall prosiding. Discussions took placo on a variety of matters of interest to apiarists, and tho Committee was in. structod to ascertain tho names of tho retailers and tho probable quantity of honey available, tho Committoo to consult with the rotailor, with a view to fixing a propor tion to bo paid to the producer. Tho meet ing expressed its opinion that tho beekeeper should receive 75 per cent, of the prico paid by tho consumor.

Eight por cont. upon tho weokly savings of industrious people is paid by tho Industrial and Providont Building Society, Queon-atroot, cor nor of "Vuloan Lane. Security unimpeachable ; mortgages on City property. One shilling a week will take up a £20 sharo. Got namos of directors and copy of rales.

Tho Artillory Band, under Bandmaster II v ii t or, w ill render a musical nor vice, consisting of nacrod soleotious and hymns, to-morrow, ut 3 o'clock p.m., on tho Hospital lawn.

Particulars of Sunday services will be found In tho eculesiastioal column. Special dis courses at St. Matthew's and 8U Paul's. Rev. H. Sommervillo will conduct divine scrvioo at Bt. Peter's Presbyterian Church. Burroy Hills. Dr. York on "Salvation" at the Opera House.

We notice from our auction advertiee monts that Messrs John Reid and Co. sell on Monday, at noon, tho hotel at the Wade, and valuable farms in tho Waitakerei dlstriot.

TABLE TALK.

Thb evergreen "Pinafore " to-night, Reception to our " conquering heroes " on Monday morning.

Sir Juliuß Vogel has gone to Dunedin. Farewell Remenyi concert on Tuesday night. Earthquake shock at Hawera yesterday afternoon.

A Land Court is to be held at Taheko, Bay of Plenty. Dr. York on " Salvation " in the Opera House to-mororow evening. William Rees hap been sent a month to prison at Wanganui for forging telegrams. If the keeper of a gaol is a gailor, why isn't the keeper of a prison a prisoner ? Merivale Estate, Southland, has been sold for about £150,000 to Mr J. St. Bury, ex-M.P. for Brighton, England. It com prises 26,390 acres. Another injustice to Ireland! Mr Michael Davitt is apprehensive that the large cargoes of New Zealand mutton now arriving in London will render it impossible for the Irish graziers to pay existing rents. Mr J. E. Macdonald, Chief Judge of the Native Land Court, has gone to Wellington at the request of the Native Minister. Two landslips on tho Katikati. Te Aroha road have completely blocked it). Hon. Mr Ballance is expected at the Empire City on Monday. The Hinemoa, which arrives in the Manukau to-morrow morning, brings up the Under-Secretary for Public Works. Canterbury Frozen Meat Company de clare a dividend of 8 per cent., and carry balance to reserve fund.

Thames people are arranging a reception ball in honour of Lieutenant Lucas and Gunngr Parslow.

SECOND EDITION.

BATTLE NEAR SUAKIM.

DEFEAT OF OSMAN DlttNA

FIVE HOURS HEAVY

FIGHTING,

MANY REBELS KILLED AND

WOUNDED,

(liV CABLE—COI'YIUGUT.)

Sdakim, March 20. Later intelligence has como in that tho British force which left hero at daylight for Haskeon, came up with tho robols undor Osman Digna, and a severe ongagemont ensued. Tho fighting lasted for fully five hours and rosultod in the complete defeat of tho rebels who wero driven from all thoir positions, with heavy loss in killed and wounded.

ENTRENCHMENTS TO BE MADE AT HASHAN.

Suakim, March 20. A considerable force of British troops started at daylight to-day for Hashan, whoro immediate work will proceed in the construction of entrenchments.

SENSATIONAL ARREST.

Oswald Hortzog In Custody on a Charge ol Fraud,

It will bo within tho recollection of our readers that about a month ago tho building known as the Lyceum Hall, Hobson-strcet, was destroyed by fire. The hall, which was tho property of Mr Foley, was not insured, but the stock of Mr Hertzog, who occupied tho building as a cabinetmaker's shop was covered by a policy ef £250 in the National Insurance Company. Horfoog claimed for that amount, but subsequently a compromise was arrived at, he agroeing to accept £150 as satisfaction of all demands. Hortzog recoivod his monoy, and about ten days ago ho disappeared, no ono apparently knowing whither. Shortly after his disap pearance tho National 'insurance Com pany having receivod information which led thorn to beliovo that Hortzog's proporty at the time of the fire was not worth moro thon £60 or £70, applied for a warrant for his apprehension on a charge of dofrauding them. Tho case was placed in tho hands of Detectlvo Twohey, who, after Borne days, got an inkling that his man had boon in the Waikato, and was probably proceeding ovorland to Napier or Wellington. A cluo was also afforded by tho following adver tisoment, which appeared undor the heading of "Personal" in the Star of Wednesday last:—

TO ll.—On no account telegraph ; letters aro inoro safe. Mother suspects thero ia something betwocn us. I will bo brave!

It was discovered that the advertisement had beon convoyod to tho offico and paid for by a person who had boon exceedingly friendly with tho missing cabinotmakor, and this led tho police to boliovo that their man waa Bomewhera handy. Tho clue was followed up, with tho rosult that Mr Oswald Hortzog was arrested last night at Napier, and ia now in durance vilo on tho Honors chargo of fraud. He will arrive in custody early noxt week.

TELEGRAMS.

Nai'iku, thia day.—Mr William Rout ledge, major commanding tho district, died last night from congestion of tho brain.

Wellington, thia day.—The "Fun on the Bristol" Company passed through horo yesterday cm route to Napior, after succoss ful seasons at Wanganui and Nolson. Mr Macdonald, tho manager, goes direct to Auckland to arrange for tho Company appoaring there.

Masikkton, this day.—Mr Bootham, M.JI.K., addromcri Inn constituents Inst night. Ho ouologisod Sir .Idliun VoroVh political genius, spoko strongly in favour of federation, and approved of spending i"'IOO,000 for colonial defence as rocom mended by tho Govornmont.

GiiiiisToiiUKOii, this day.—A paddock of Tuscan wheat threebod by \V. Uornio, Kaiapoi Island, South, yielded OS bushels por acre. Sovcral growers in tho neigh bourhood expect proximate returns, A grand temperance open-air mooting will bo hold on Easter Monday, and wiu bo addressed by 11. T. Booth and J. Hard ing. Sir Julius Vogol loft for Dunodin by spocia) train at 8,40 this morning.

Dunedin, this day,—A six-roomod house at Koslyn, owned by Mr John Torrance, at prosont in Auckland, was burned down yoHtorday morning. Thobouse was insured in tho Colonial Ollico for £300, but tho fur niture was uninsured.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Soth Bmith, Esq.. R.M.)

Wilful Kxi'osurk.—John Evans, for tlila oflenco, was sontonced to II days' imprisonment with hard labour.

Unruly.—John Edwarda wa9 fined lite for misconducting himself in % public street. A Smabhkk.—Martin O'Dwjor was charged with disorderly conduct and damaging glasa, 3DB, on tho 30th inst.. tho property of Moeara Khn.rln.nd and Co.. chemists.—Prisoner pleaded drunkenness. — Tho rhopman, Mr Quesnoy, proved that the offence was committed by tho prisoner, who immediately ran away as well as ho could.—Priaonor said tho larrikins were aftor him, pelting, him, and a stono went through the window.—Fined 10a, and cost of damage, or 11 dayB1 imprisonment. assault.—James Smith was again brought up for violently assaulting Qeorgo P. Dower, on board a vessel, on tho 3rd Inst. Tho evidence In this caso has already appeared in tho Star. As the prisoner wan not brought down from gaol, tho sentonco was reserved for Smith's ap pcaranoo. LABOBNY.-Henry Perry pleaded guilty to Btoaling tips, toe and hool plates, Ro., Is. on the 14th Inst, the property of Win. MoArthur and Co. The boy's f athor eicpressed a wish that his son might be rent to the Training School. An order was made accordingly for 2s ltd per week. Breach ok Licensing Aot.~Emma Hopo was charged with supplying liquor to P. Fleming, at Takapnna races, not being licensed to sell the aamo, on tile 31st January —Mr S Heskoth. in defence, pleaded not guilty.—Mr Theo. Cooper, for the prosecution, explained the circumstances. He appeared on be half of the Temperance party. The de fendant was not a licensed person, and had no right to sell intoxicants. — Patrick Fleming, police constable, deposed that he was instructed to attend the races in plain clothes. He did so. The present defendant had a booth there. A number of bottles were in the booth, cased with straw, professing to be hop beer. Mossra Brown and Grattan wore serving. Ho asked for drinks for himself and Patten. Brown said, "Hop beer, sir; hop beerJ" He said, " Nothing better?" Brown replied, " Yes, lad; but keep dark." Got a glasß each of colonial beer; paid Is. It was very good beer. He drank it. About an hour aftor, he and Patten visited the booth again, and asked for schnapps. Grattan said, "Hold on, boys "and presently he supplied them with two glasses. Paid Is. Called aeain, but In tho meantime they had been discovered. Asked for ale, but was told that they were " sold this time."—Con stable \V illlam Palton corroborated.—William Brown, billiard-marker at Mr Milno'o hotel, said he supplied the constable with hop beer. He did not taste it. Could not swear that it was anything stronger.—Andrew Grattan gave evi dence of a similar character. — Emma Hope deposed that she had a booth at the races, but, as far as she know, nothing but Good Templar drinks were sold. — John Henry Wakeham de- Kosed that he supplied 51! dozen of gingor ale to Irs Hopo for tho races. — Aftor some further evidence His Worship considered tho case proved, and imposed a fine of £10 and costs.- Mr Coopor did not press the second charge. Neglect. — John Hall was charged with failing to obey an order-of the Couit In support of his famUy; arrears, £27. Adjourned for a week. «. . !

assaulting a Chinaman.—Samuel Donald son and Alfred weston, or "Happy." were charged with assaulting Gong Kee by throwing offensive matter into his shop in Wakoflold street on tho 27th February.—Mr Theo. Cooper in defence. Mr 8. Hesketh for the prosecution. Mr Thomas Quol and Ah Kew interpteted — Several Chlnamon gavo evidence to the efl\>ct that Gone Kee had for some time been annoyed by tho prisoners and a iaA named Jonos, «m ---ployed In Messrs Garrett's boot factory, who were In tho habit of Insulting tho owner by throwing Btones and dirty things Into his shop. He recognised the two prisoners. — Mr Cooper said he would not attempt to disprove the fact that stones and rubbish wera thrown into Gong Kee's shop, but not by the defendant?. It waa a case of mistaken identity.—Dismissed. £"S 13s costs.

(Left sitting)

Purchasers of property at auction or by private contract, save your procuration fees by applying for money to the Industrial and Provi dent Permanent Building Society, Queen-Btreet, corner of Vulcan Lane. Advances made to nearly full value, and mortgage may bo paid oil'at any time.

Certainly every man who has a soul worth caving should hear Dr. J, L. York tomorrow night at the Opera Umo,

THE SAMOAN QUESTION.

Aot of Parliamont Annexing the Islands to New Zealand.

(CV TELEGRAPH. — OWN CORIIESrONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. The Act passed by the Samoan Govern ment annexing that Island to New Zealand provides :—" That all preliminary expenses be paid out of the authorised oxpondituro ponding a vote of tho New Zealand Parliament for the purpose of giving immediate effect to tho annexation of theso four Islands to New Zealand, as tho Samoan Government has no funds or revenue of its own ; that the bill shall take effect from the dato of King Maliotoa's signature and seal, and shall give offoct to tho annexation of the Samoan Islands in accordance with the Annexa ion Bill, or any Bill that it may ho necessary to pass by tho New Zealand Government, passed in 1883 by the New Zealand Parliament to givo offect to the bill and annexation, and for the better government of tho Samoan Islands and of tho Samoan people." It was signed and soalod on 9th February, ISBS, by self, Secretary, and clerk, to Uppor and Lowor Houees of Parliament.—Lanati (his x mark), Speaker of the Samoan Parlia ment. MALiiiTOA, King of Samoa.

THE RIFLE AND CARBINE CHAMPIONS.

Public Reception on Monday.

It is intended to givo the returning rifle and carbino champions an enthusiastic roception on Monday next, and the cordial co-operation of all Volunteers is invited to make the affair as successful as possible. Major Shepherd has issued a district order in which Volunteers of the garrison ore requested to attend a parade in full dress with sido arms for tho reception of the champions and other representatives at tho Drill-shed at 9 a.m. It is very seldom that Aucklandera havo tho opportunity of welcoming back tho winners of both cham pion bolts, and seeing that our roprosenta tivos generally are returning with their " blushing honours thick upon them," it is only fitting that their reception by thoir comrados, and indeed by the public gener ally, should be a hearty ono. The form of tbo reception was considered at a meeting of tho Victoria, Artillery, and Dovonport Naval Companies lust night, Lieut. Skinner proaiding. Captain Payne announced that a gun-carriago would accompany the Volun teers to tho wharf to meet tho champions, anil wo since learn that Mossrs Dignan and Lundon have generously agreed to provide tho necossary equipment of four horses for tho carriage. Tho champions will be placed on tho seats of honour on tho limboi boxes of the gun-carriage, which will bo decor ated on ono side by tho Union Jack and on tho other by tho New Zealand ensign. It was agreed that the whole arrangements of tho reception should bo supervised by a general committee, consisting of tho officers of the threo companies along with Sergeants Bloxsome, McLeod, and Vol. Lovell (Vic toria Company), Sergeant -Major Ansell, Ser geant Lipscombo, Gunner Cross (Artillery), and petty, officers Wynyard, Fenton, and Wood (Devonport Naval Artillery). A sub committee consisting of Captain Payne, Captain Fenton, and Lieutenant Skinner was appointed to interview the caterer, and make arrangements for the dinner. Cap tain Payne was appointed Hon. Socretary, and Dr. Dawson Hon. Treasurer. Captains Payno and Fenton and Lieutenant Skinner interviewed tho Mayor this morning, when His Worship promised to boat tho wharf at 10 o'clock on Monday morning when the steamer comes alongside, in ordor to toko part in the reception. It is expected that thoro will bo a large muster of Volunteers on tho occasion, and that the public will also aseomble in force. Tho Committee aro desirous that citizens should decorate their businesH promisos with bunting in honour of tho occasion.

THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

A mketimq of tho local Exhibition Com mittco was hold yestorday afternoon, in tho Chambor of Commorco room, Insurnnco Buildings, thoro boing prosont: His Wor ship tho Mayor (in tho clinir), Messrs C. Atkin, J. Winks, John Mason, and Gcorgo Johnstono. Tho Secretary (Mr J. B. liillilliin) road a lot tor from Mr L'allis in reply to the local I'cmmittco's. It stated that tho time for receiving applications of npnco had boon extended to 31st March ; that tho writer could not pco upon what grounds froo passages should be granted to attendants, but overy endeavour would be mude to obtain a low rate of fares when the Exhibition opons. Freight on exhibits whh beiug paid both ways, the exhibits covered against marine loss, or loss by tiro, and in serted in tho catalogue free of cost, while tho Exhibition would eventually serve as a central sample room for threo rooms. Tho whole of this was obtained for 6d per square toot, co that ho did not think exhibitors could reasonably ask for the free passage of attendants. In addition to all tho above, musical and entertaining attractions had to be provided. No separate or distinct court would bo allotted to any district. Thoro would bo four departments for general ex hibits. Tho charge for wall space in the genoral branch was 3d per square foot, but exhibits must not project more than 12 inchos. As tho date for rocoiving applica tions had beon oxtendod, ho trusted that the Committee would endeavour to obtain further exhibits, so as to ensure the dis trict boing fully represented at the Exhi bition. To assist this, if the Committee would let him know tho names of any desir able exhibitors whom they thought a per sonal appeal might have woight with, he would immediately communicate with them. The Secretary was instructed to duly acknowledge the communication. It was resolved to send a special telogram to Mr Callis, asking that space should bo reserved for Messrs Cousins and Atkin for a full-sized carriage made of New Zealand woods, the carriage to be forwarded as soon after date \of opening as possible. Mr Callis tele graphed asking the Committee if Captain Tilly, of the Melanesian Mission, could be induced to procure exhibits from Norfolk Island, and also if Mr H. P. Barber would exhibit choice specimens of kauri gum. It was agreed to make the inquiries asked, and furnish the information. An answer was received from the Central Committee re Messrs Gilmore, Younghusband, and Co.'a application for Bpace to exhibit Indian teas and tobaccos. It was to the effect that the space asked for could not be granted, as tho above were in no sense local products or manufac tures. The Secretary banded to the members of the Committee copies of a pamphlet by Mr W. E. Sadler, which that gentleman had forwarded for distribution. It wan entitled, "Essay for 1885. On Ex hibitions, Shows, etc. In Three Parts. Re Projected Grand Exhibition for New- Zealand." The Secretary reported that a telegram had beon received from Mr Callis pointing out that as Auckland exhibits were rather slowly coming in, Mr Brett should be requested, by means of an article in the Stab, to stir up local manufacturers to the desirability of making a fair representation. Mr Brett had kindly acceded to the request, the article had appeared, and it was having the desired effect.

SPORTING NEWS.

The weights for tho A.R.U. Easter Han dicap and Steeplechase appear on tlie fourth page. In sporting circles there seems to be a general opinion that tho han dicappers have scarcely been so successful as usual in their allotment, the gravest error being that the handicap for the flat race is on too low a scale to give the light division a chance with the top-weights. Sou-wester was backed for the Great Autumn Handicap to-day to win two or thr,eo hundred at 7's to 1. It is stated to be a commission from the South,

Forerunner was scratched for all engage ments at the Auckland Autumn Meeting at 1 o'clock to-day. Tho Kaukapakapa Racing Club hold their annual mooting on Wednesday next, and judging by tho excellent entries re ceived for the different ovonta, our country fviends should have a first-class day's sport. The names of the horses engaged in the leading races, and the weights allotted them, will be found in our advertising columns. °

John Higgie,the well-known racing man, died suddenly at Wanganui yesterday The Hanlan-Beach sculling match for the championship of the world takes place on Saturday next. Beach was slightly the favourite at lust advices.

CABLEGRAMS.

(by cable— copybioht.)

Kise in New Zealand Stock.

London, March 19.—New Zealand secu rities : 5 per cent. 10-40 loan was advanced by 203 to 105 i ; tho M per cent. 1879-1904 ioan has advanced by 5s to 101J ; and the 4 percent, inscribed stock by 20a to 99. English Royal Visit to Berlin. Berlin, March 19.—Their Royal High nesses the Prince of/Wales, tho Duko of Edinburgh, and Prince Albert Victor arrived to-day from London. Division of Queensland. London, March 20.—Tho " Daily News " states that it is probable that tho northern portion of Queensland will bo formed into a Crown colony. Fail in Wool. London, March 19.—At to-day's auction 9,900 bales were catalogued. The salo was quiet, and prices generally, except for cross breds, rulod half a penny lower than at the close of last auctions. Tho quantity with drawn from ealo since tho spring series is 3,500 bales. The third series of auctions will commence on June 4. Tho quantity to bo available is estimated at 350,000 bales. London Markets. London, March 19.—Consuls remain at 98J. Tho market rate of discount is 3J per cent., J below the bank rate. Tho total roßervo in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £18,300,000, an advance of £900,000 during the week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 49 per cent. Colonial breadstufls and tallow are without quotable change. Doparturo of Sir William Jorvois. Bydnky, March 20.—His Excellency Sir Wm. Jorvois was a passenger by tho Mana pouri, which loft here yesterday, for Auck land. Commercial. Sydney, March 20.—New Zealand wheat is quoted at 2s sd, a decline 4d since last week's report; New Zealand oats aro steady at 2s 3d ; maize has declined fid, to 3s Gd ; tho Sugar Co.'s No. 1 pieces aro unchanged at £2G per ton. Adelaide, March 20.—Wheat ia quoted at 3s sd, and the market is depressod; town flour £8 por ton, and country brands £7 Cs. Freights to London :—Steamers, 26s to 30s ; ditto sailing, 30s. Mauritius Sugar Market. Adelaide, March 20.—Mauritius advices to tho Cth instant are to hand per Mes sagorios steamer Sydney. Under that date Messrs Ireland, Fraser and Co.'s circular ' roports that crop accounts are more favour able. The month's engagements include 300 tons for Wellington; and clearances, 900 tons for Port Chalmers. Freights to Australia aro 20s to 23s ; New Zealand, 33s to 345.

A SOUDAN FILLIBUSTER.

Begins Revolver Practice in Dunodln.

(BY TIiLEGBAI'H—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dunedin, Friday. At the Police Court to-day Fred Fulton, who offered to find tho Dunedin contingent for tho Soudan, was committed for' trial on the charge of shooting at, with intent to murder, Michael Hayes. The accused was walking in Princes-street South, when some altercation took place betwoen him and Hayes, who was accompanied by others, the police gaving themjthe character of larri kins. The accused considered he had been insulted, took out a revolver, and, after it had once missod fire, discharged a barrel at Hayes, who, with his mates, ran off speedily. The accused was drunk and oxcitod when arrested, and said he was sorry ho had missed tho follow. He was admitted to bail.

LICENSING COMMITTEE MEET INGS.-CITY NORTH.

Tho Transfer of tbo Albion License

Refused.

The adjourned quarterly meeting of tho Auck land North Licensing Committee was held at tho R.M. Court-houso at 10 a.m. today. Proßont: Messrs I*. 0. Ewinjrton (Chairman), Neal, Itobinson, and 0. W. Owen. The only business was tlio consideration of the applica tion of John Lynch for utranafor to him of Iho license of the Albion Hotel from John Ilunacll. Mr George appeared for tlio applicant, and Mr Su ucrintciident Thomson represented the police. Tins cuso had alroady boon twice adjourned by Uiu Jionch, on 'ho grounds thut they woro not BaUuQod as to Uiu fllncsa of the applicant to hold a license, ho having already been lined for Sunday trading. Mr George said that his client had had a diffi culty in getting witoossos to come forward without issuing a ptibpoena. IlusincHS men dis liked coming to Court, as they fear that they would bo compelled to hang about and so waste a lot ot time. He doubted if thoro was power under tho Act to eubpeena. He produced the newspaper roport of tho charge of Sunday trading, and urged that it did not discloßo that the applicant bad boon to blame. He also put in a petition, Bigned by a number ot respectable persons, certifying to tho applicant's fitness to conduct a publio ■ house. He applied, that tho liconso should bo transferred without calling on him for evidence.

The Chairman drew Mr George'a attention to the J2nd section of the Act, which empowered the Committoo to summon witnesses. He thought Mr George should have applied to the Committee for subpoenas (or any witnesses he considered nocossary. At a previous hearing tho Committee had anoouooed that all witnesses would be examined on oath, and also that any rebutting evidence to that adduced for the applicant must be on oath.

Mr George ngain urged tho Committee to grant an immediate transfer of the license. lie had done all In his power to satisfy tho Committee as to tho suitability of the applicant To rofuso the licence would be punishing the man twicofor the same offence.

The Chairman said tho Committee regretted they couldnot grant the transfer. They had twice adjourned tho hearing, and had been anxious not to act precipitately, and to give tho matter due consideration. They were somewhat sur prisod, therefore, that no evidence had been arouent forward, and that Mr George had only producod a petition. It was Bigned by several respeotable citizens, but he noticed that several of tne names were those of persons connected with the trade, who might be expected to sign the petition without going into the meritß' of tne case. Thoy would have been glad to havo granted tho license to Mr Lynch. Besides the conviction for Bun day trading they oould not overlook. Mr Thomson's statement that since the applicant had gono into tho Albion Hotel he had warned him that ho (Lynch) would require to conduct his house better than he had conducted the house he had kept previously. Mr George's reference to punishing a man twice for the one offence was unfair, as he was aware that under the 89th section the Committee were not jus tified in granting a license unless they approved of the appointee of the licensee. Mr George asked if the Committee wore not now prepared to grant a license, would they adjourn tho case till next Saturday, when with tho power to subpoena, he could have 50 wit nesses, and the case would take all day? Tho Chairman: The Committoo havo deoidod not to adjourn the case again, and to rofußO to grant the transfer.

Mr George: I hope the Committee will not be hard on mo under the circumstanoes. I have done all I oould.

The Chairman: You have the Act in your possession, and there is the 42nd section, -which provides a method for Bummoning witnesses. Mr George: That is a matter for the Com mittee. We have asked the witnessos to attend and they have not done so. The Chairman: You were informed by the Committee that the only evidence wo would re ceive would be on oath. None was forthcoming. Mr George : Givo me another week. It will take away the man's livelihood. The Chairman (after consulting with tho other members of the Committee): The Committee ia quits unanimous, Mr George. The Committoe then rose.

AUCKLAND GARDENERS HOR TICULTURAL SOCIETY'S AUTUMN SHOW.

Upwards of one thousand Mn<n ? the Horticultural Show d«£W* of yesterday, and appear if^ gratified with the collection^, ,H and dahlias, which form the,w US, of the Exhibition. TheTf^W completed until some tta.gg«B *i§ press yesterday but the conoM?? *Wb o th:s ß iß^s^ the Auckland Brick "iT^tf preserved fruit from lL» S^Pto Mclndoe, and vinegar S wS powder from the Red L«* Bod «S additional table on the Hf Bctoty.^l building ha ß been Sevotediof^i typographical error j n Z."'JP'W.: W§ issue, Dr. Kenderdine was m o^ ■ « as an exhibitor of locaUy-trnn^l t<uW«l name should have bea/I?TSV& judging appeared to give mow tJ r>' $ satisfaction, but it 6(5 wSr*l^ expected that even the mo ß tS,2*> X could satisfy everybody ni^Ws not awardeda prize thitheaM*l* yeßterdayaftornoon.bandlStlT ,wkS and flounced out of tK|> bQ remark that he would nStSSA* again. Under the circum^T bably desirable that he SffiSfe following is the conclusion of (f «» Ilßt/!"~~ i "I, Wjtt T)fj« AUoomers-ciau r FRUiT.-SOCapegooseberriA. « Ist prize. 50^alt Oa bteH Wartmrton, Ist prize, fi nS^-l1 attached: H. E Gwree.':l^1 lemons, foliage attached • E Jr PHs* prize. 6 oranges, folk™ atfaW* Hesketh, Ist prize! BeTool&'l Citrus family, foliageattofife* 2nd pme. Spanish chestnotifpSf Ist prize. 50 filberts, fresh '3% Hesketh, Ist prize. 1 ',sft P*m E. Heskethf Ist prize iJ^M Mclndoe, Ist prize. 12 nJLftiJj Hesketh," Ist prize j" Sfs#* Gent, Ist prize. NeworSiS* of fruits worthy of merit: W&&?1^ commended for 6 dishes of applet W Amatenrs-oiaM n, Fruit.-I bunch grapes, bw. under glace: Ist prize, J.^ft] bunches grapes, black or white T*l! doors: Ist prizo, J. Blorafietf ft* grapes, blask or white, grown in iW vinery : Ist prize, Dr. Sanders. jT?' foliago attached: Ist prize H-:»JTW 6 apples, dessert: Ist proe^cE?" apples, culinary: Ist prize, H. &T 4 ■■■ 12 applet dessert: let pri^S-Hfe 2nd, J Collins. 12 appla, 'J* prize, J. Collins. Apples, 6 to2# sert and culinary, 5 of each: 2nffi}> Udy. Apples, 6 varieties, iffiff culinary, 5 of each: ht ptfeetfW Apples 12 varieties, des^m Udy. Apples, 24 varieties daJli culinary, sof each: Ist prize, C*c ball. 9 pears, dessert?tf {r'ft Houlton. 12 plums, dessertjlSg Hobbs. 50 Cape gooseberries-ifeX,l Captain Rich. 12 figs: lstM£» Speight. 6 quinces: lit wKi Houlton. 12 media*; I.t pffiii Rich. 1 green flosh melon; \ttmJu Houlton ; 2nd, J. B. Yonnn,^ffi: melon : Ist prize, J. Colline, l^L^ Ist prize, H. R. George. , Cottagers-Claw ra, . ' Fkbit.—3 oranges, foliage aitedud' ti prize, J. Blomfiold. 5 apples de*st< I prize, i. B. Ball. 5 apples,«E prize, J. B. Bull. For tie best I! mi (6 culinary and 6 dessert): Ist mf\ Bull ; 2nd, Thomas Philtipe. jjw: Ist prize, J. Blomfield. 25 CmgiL' b&nies -. Ist prize, J. B. Bull. Tobacco.—Special prize {Yallrt New Zealand Tobacco Growing, Oiiii»J Manufacturing Company) for tin tig hibit of provincial grown and rated tow fit for manufacturing (6, buntlw tf j loaves each): Ist prize, J. E Cat Special prize (Auckland Tobacco Gnami for the best exhibit of proracii] pat tobacco fit for manufactunngflO bitd«<( 10 loaves each): J. 11. Gamer,: , Preserved Fecit.—Best,cofaiap served fruit, provincial manafacium;ls prizo, A. Tyor; highly coniinenilri, itaii Mclndoe. Special Prizes.—Mr 3. ViUif/m for Peasgood's Nonsuch; It put ,1 Cochrane; 2nd, W. Bel* liSMi prize for Golden Spirt.: Vi1 Vk. fjta Mulia : Ist prizo, W. B»lf^B|

ORGAN RECITAL AND CONCERT.

An organ recital by Mr Neville G.tai organist of St. Matthew's.Ckniek, Wi' sacred concert by the PiltSfffi choir, Tore given in the KtWhwlM last night. There was a largeieSte* though the church was bjwWs) The choir, instead of oioiipjlij Mi cußtomed position in -the organ gill were placed on a platform eraiWfcfe of the pulpit. Mr John Chadm<i*W as conductor, and Professor 'UMs formed the duty of accompanist to thw The Rev. Alexander Reid"prjSisiiW, «■; tho proceedinga commenced will' audience, led by the choir, iinfiw'j Hail the Power of Jesu's Nim^r* gieces rendered by Mrßtfnfflfl [andel's "CoronationAnthem'W; of D major; allegretto, by '.ft; I*"* Jordan j andante, with raftf^* Beethoven's "Beptaor;"'toetaM»»J Sterndale Bennett's Fourth ;Gnw pianoforte and orchestra, arnwjwitoi? organ by Dr. Steggall; Toccata MIW from Bach; "Elevation," ty '*! Bastiste; a postiude fwm LefeWjWi "L'Orixaniste Modeme," and;*MMJ certo by Rinck. Some-'flW&l tions did not appear to patlfJW of the audience, for there'' V*S be a lack of that interested •»• which people manifest wi».;W captivated by musical perfonwwj all the pieces were rendered tyJHjffl with great power, expression, «P The "Coronation Anthem"™,^ impressive nwraau, and in it w»l"K brought into play the fall po« W\ instrument in order to giyeU^B grandeur of the anthem aM^V. effective interpretation. *?»■■.§•* selection, however, was ano^^S andante with variations ■mm «Bi In this piece Mr Bam».sW great skill, and the; ■ewu»t«"WJ of the selection ™*, il!f>-jZ and greatly enjoyed by .Ws%4 At intervals, during thePP re?™ B- I jj recital, the choir ™»*«WSaBS " Sing Praises Unto theJxWjjfSß "The Lord is Exalted"J^iffi dictua; by Farmer; 1 Dei,"and"DonaNofai!.". ■■tyWfo was sung in a rather heeitaW""?1 a manner, a break.- down JJSLfijj than once to be ta"nin*D^|j!i» conductor's skill and fim^ffSfc prevent such a disaster. ; Th«S? and especially the W «»( rendered in a manner that &*»s* choir haaattainedto wm^*SsS and excellence. TbeWell-kßOffq.-^ Ever Bright and Fak " *MJ?Hj« Chadwickwith greattoßte^^* Some of tho more en'h"ffi&ls audience gave vent to t^SfiW applause, but the odour «?»S s *j is presumed to hang about a Qms fact of the selection being;», ,'S* prevented the majority «ro^Sf the enjoyment which tJV/jjK* The Doxology having "^u'ifeS* A. Reid pronouncing the W*§ffff'::

Mr Rees's Lecture.

(To the Editor.). : ■ j Sm.-As officers <* ** *£>* Trades and Labour Union^ desire to see the working ■tfPsf& assemble on Monday nigM ;u> Royal to bear Mr Bee* to*"* M ing the working men, it u<£ thl widest publicity *? fWffl made, aiming as ft»J^.rfJ tho accomplishment of g™» «^i we would also cordially «£*&>» the community w»otoKß™L#S?a welfare of the people g^Lj tit »J hear. ' Because we can r K-Mg&*' ahasp and and intelligent W»J „# obtain upon any wen P™«Synr made by^lr Rees, the ?°* U M V£ arrive.at just ««*«»» Jj,*fi good enough to state toj^ tf#| of the Council on *ffiaslm he has in view, and h»'^i#M those objects, and we eaaWj our opinion, new thought? £» Auckland Trade «d **£*jtfll** BREWEBlTreaaurer),!!."' 1 j

THE AUCKLAND EVEMJNU STAK SATURDAY MARCH 21, 1885.

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THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY roil RHEUMATISM and GOUT.—The CIHICIFUQ»(ACTE» R»CCHO»a)oR BIACS SNAKE ROOT ha« beih lono eELcaRATED IS THK MOST eCRTAIN IN IT* IfFECTS, A«c cunc. G.. pm iottli. at MCA\H'3. ' IVH PWkRWKW," O?VOS\It Wkl QV H.I. OUU.H ST



DICTON BLOATERS, IN CASKS Containing either 21c10z., 12d0z., or 6doz. GUARANTEED in SPLENDID CONDITION. '' TRIAL OBDEB3 SOLICITED. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTS. __———— ———————— — N 0 T I C K. DR. W ILK INS, F. R.C. S., CONSCI/TING AND OPKRATIVO SUKGKON. is at his Surgery, tor General Praotice and Special PraoUs.-ETe. Ear, and Throat Diseases —Mornings and Afternoons; Sundays, 10 90 to V2M. Consultation fees verr moderate. Dr. Wilkinb spent seven years at Mooreflelds Bye Hospital. London, undor Messrs Bowman and Crftcherffi.two at Throat Hospital, London, seven years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eiKIH yenre at Bye. Ear and Throat Infirmary, Melbourne. Adjusts Spoataoles to Sight.- GonguMnjf Booms— Quoen-street, Auoklana. I7UREWOOD, sawn, split, and Btaeked at J? private residences, 2s per ton.-A. Fyo. ordersleft at Mr Still well's, Parnell Bakery, Manufcau Road. MtJTUAL Xjlfe Association ~" of australasia* established july, 1869. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. the second oldest mutual life office in australia, mluu the fihst to FREE ASSURANCE kkom RESTRICTIONS. THE ONLY ONE Wdtablißhed within the last 35 years which has *"" declared a Boniiß upon AN ABSOLUTELY PUKE PREMIUM VALUATION. ■j^EW VEALAND QFFICES : n-i QUEEN-STREET, j^UCKLAND DIRECTORS: A O HORTON, Esq.. J.P.. Chairman MSKW^M.R.C. B ., E n g . BANKERS: THE BANK OF NEW ZEALANB. HMESSRS WHITAkIr R AND RUSSELL. GROSS SURPLUS OF.. .. £50,000 "VSSSS FUNDS -.£400,000 Special Notick. £kWmK IN THESOUDANr OR ANY %-hVfART OF THE WORLD. Resident Secretary



THE NKW GOODS THB NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Are now oponod out FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER. Tbo Slock la tho largest and bost soleoted in the city, and to MEET THK TIME 3 MEKT THE TIMES „,„„, MEKT THK TIMKS THE MEET THE TIME 3 N E W Several linos in ovory De partment aro markod at ZEALAND prices CLOTUIKC SSSS FACTORY, Sfflnm 15S & IGO, Queon-strcot. llio Juvonilo Department luva rccoivod oloso attention, and parents will llnd DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY ANIECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY Combined is tho loading featuro. In Boyß' Fancy Suits soveral newandchoico styles aro now boiug shown. WITHE FORD'S AGENCY, SIIORTLAND-STREKT. IMPORTANT TO SELLERS of PROPERTY. J. H. WITIIEFORD Bees to call Uio attention of thoao having Pro perty For Salo to tho groat facilities ho possesses for Advertising tho sumo, having the solo right to spaces atall Railway Stutions in the Provin cial District, including Auckland, Newmarkot, Komuora, Mount Eden, Mount Albert, and tho various ports, terminuses, and stopping places, alpo solo Tight to ndverttso on North Shore Ferry Co.'9 Waiting Koojus, City and Suburban Coaches, &c. List* of Properties For Salo will bo displayed in the most' conspicuous places at each of tho abovo important positions. N.B.— Freph Lists will bo posted up on tho let of each month, and of toner if required. Particulars should 1)0 forwarded before 28th. No properties accepted for which fancy prices are asked. J. H. WITIIE FOR D, SHORTLANDSTREET. NEW 1885—TVf INTER GOODS. —ISBS WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN IS NOW BHOWINO A Splendid Assortment of Choice Dress Goods New All-wool French Eplngles. all shades Now All-wool Kudos Cashmeres, all shades New AU-wool Radamo Cloths, all shades Now Silk Spot Fmilo Cloths, all shades New All-wool Coloured Biarritz Cloths, all shades Now All-wool Homespuns, all Bhados Now French olerlnoe. Cashmeres, all shades New Kstameno Serges, Poplins New Figured Dress Goods, all marked at most reasonable prices Feather Trimmings, Black and Caloured New Stock Blankets, splendid value—from 5s Cd pair. New Pattern Cretonnes Now Lot of Choice Laces, in Black, White, and Beautiful Assortment of New FrilUngs, Rib bons, fen. 10 Mon's Black Puget Coats at 21s, worth 35a New Fur Oapes from 7s 6d New Umbrellas from Is to 20s Ladies' Maids', and Girls' New Ulsters In Men's Macintoshes, a low sllijhtly damaged half-price Several Job Lines at low pricos to clear. Patterns Free by Post. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 388, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. DCKLAND GARDENERS' HORTI CULTURAL SOCIETY. Tlio Autumn Show for tho exhibition of Pot Plants. Flowers. Fruit, Vegetables, Bees, oncy, c, wu] Hrfd , n ao D. It I L L- S H E D. TO-NIGHT! (Saturday) TO-NIGHT! Open from 12 a m, to 10 p.m. Band in Attendance. Admission .. .. ONE SHILLING. Q. 3MALLFIKLD, Hon. Becrotary. HE ARTILLERY BAND will perform tho following Selections of Sacred Muslo on the Hospital Lawn TO-MOKROW (SUN DAY), at 3 o'clock sharp, weather permitting : —Fantasia, *" Tho Sacrod Lyro " (E. Newton) j Selections from "Kolllwodus Mass In A" (arranged by E. Newton); Quartette,"Koturn of Spring," let and 2nd Cornet, Tenor Horn, and Euphonium (H. Round); Soloction. " Tho Last. Judgment" (Spohr); Anthem, "Tho Angela Song " (K. Nowton); Selection, " Tho Gospel Trumpet" (Linter). Tho colleolion will bom aid of the Hospital Fruit Fund. . DDkLAND POULTRY, PIGEON;, CANARY, & RABBIT ASSOCIATION. The Becond Exhibition of the above Asßocia~ tion will bo hold on THURSDAY, FRIDAY. and SATURDAY, 23rd. 21th. and2sth July mxi., Entries closo SATURDAY, July 4th. , For Prize List apply to the Secretary, OSWALD S. STEVEN, Durham-street Bast. HEAP AND GOOD CUTLERY.-" Ivory and Bono Handled Table and Dessert ■} Knives, selling at very low prlcoß.—Thomas Baniuel, 108, Queen-street. rpOBUILDERS. Having given up Contracting, we shall bo glad to dispose of our Building Plant at olovr rate. It consists of Panels, Uprights. Bolts. Trohea, Flooring Cramps, etc.j also, pn tain. Bricks, Sand, Lime (in all forms), and pipes. J. WILSON oC lAI, Customs-street West. pOROMANDEL OYSTER SALOON, I 14, GREY-STREET (Opposite Market Hotel), Will be opened WEDNESDAY,.ApriI Ist, 1885 ;! at tho New Promises, where a daily supply of Fresh and Smoked Fish, Oysters, shelled and unsheUed. will be supplied to my Customers, from the favourite oyster district, Coromandel. If yon only once try, It is here you will buy J. VISCO'S OYfITERS. tVorough of fa en ell.'jj DEFAULTERS' ANtTbURGESS LISTS. Notice is hereby given that the Defaulters' and which wori due on the 3lst December last, wil ! ba excluded from the Burgess List, ond> legal Proceedings will be taken for the recwery oft' arrears of Rates. g RKyNOLUS :. March 81,1885. TownCterit. A T THE CHEAP CLEARING S&LBJ "^ BOOTS AND SHOES NEWTON BOOI* WAREHOUSE aiie : Mod'b Elaotio Sides at Ts 6d\ Men's Shoes at 5s 6d lr.tnrAT.irrw Ladies' Fanoy Shoes from Is ICHEAPKCJI! I Ladies' Satin Shoes > anb Kcßt Fancy Shoes, cheap [ Button Boots from 5a &a I BKBI. Kid Elastic Side Boots.l In order to realiso on our large stock previous to contemplated rsmoval into new premises, we wifl sell all kinda of Boota and Shoes at any prico to clear. Call on Batarday at the NEWTON BOOT WAREHOUSE, Kabangahapb Road. T. PROSBEE. YiTOLFE'S SCHNAPPS tba only genuine W brand of Schnapps in tho world. Boware oflmitationa. ELECTRO-PLATE Forkß and Spoons, Cruots Tea-pots, &c.; also, Cheap Forks and sSs in g??at variety.-Thonjao Samuel, 108, Queen-street. . "VT OT IC E OF REMOVAL. T. COLE has REMOVED to Temporary Premises. Darby-Btroet Workshop, Vioioria etreet Weßt. six doors below Ozford Hotel._ "Sf —° 'ti-J c E# £ to the undersigned on or before the 31st March, 1885. DEVORE & COOPBR, Solicitors. Fisher's Buildings, Queen-street "ji^j 4\ TO £13,000 LENT on SuikMng %< i \f Society prinoiples.or on other terms 3^«nlt bo' rowers. Allotments bought and Hnnßoa VA> on Wonkly Fwnionl System. mSbVob and 1/iana negotiate. SdO List of SSSSnn for Bulo on other page. Six yer eont, money deposited for lnveatmont— 1I(!S??r amsSn Land, Estate, and Financial ' %%\ Sft^SMr W*"*Auckland., >



TNSU R AN C E, I | SPECIAL NOTICE. MR GEO. WM. JONES bogs to auuounco that his connection with tho Royal Insurance Company having tormlnatod, arrangements are in progress by which ho win contlnuo In surance Agoney Business, and in con junction therewith, EBtatc, Houbc, and other Commission Agoncios (particulars of which shall bo intimated in a fow days by circular to his Friends of tho past eighteen years, and by advertisement to tho general Public), on Removal of tho Royal from his Ofllccs, Shortlnnd-stroot. In tho meantime, MR JONKS will bo found at Shortland-atrcot daily as usual. Auckland, 20th March, 1835. 4 UCKLAND POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY, AND RABBIT ASSOCIATION. The Abovo Association will hold thoir Socond Annual Show on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY 23rd, 21th, and 25th days of July noxt. Entries will bo rocelved at tho Seorotarr's Oftlco, Durham-stroot East, until livo o'clock on SATURDAY, July 1. For Schedules, apply to the Secretary. ERRATA TO SCHEDULE. Ja Best Pilo Cook, lis Best Pilo Hon. 18a Plymouth Rocks, boat pair, Cock and Hon. 55a Norwich Buff, variogntod or marked. Rule No. S Uofloral Regulations struck out. O. A. STEPHEN, Secretary. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESS MAKER. MESDAMES POWNE k BACON, FANCY WORK REPOSITORY, 255, QUEKN STREET, AUCKLAND. AQENTB FOR BUTTERICK'S CKLEBRATED LONDON AND NKW YORK CUT PAPER PATTERNS. All tho Nowost Stylos by every mail. Fashion Books from a ponny. Lessons given In Cryetoloum, Lustorino and Poonah Painting, Wax Flowors and Fruit. Parian Marble, Macramo, Point, and Honiton Lace, Loathorwork, &0. All materials for the above.



Something Quite New in Carpets.- ---11 i B/?? nlin0 „ Curpetjust imported by Gar ick andtranwell is a novelty, having aeold Rugs, fumituro. coverlngn. tn.Wp.rov. r = ami »a , tappslij. tn.iii la ill. Carpets made to fit



Thk Imv Zealand Fabmer, Bee, and Poultry Journal for March is now ready. In thia;number will be found,amongst a variety of useful and interesting reading, articles on tho following; subjects :-Forost Conservation aud Bush Fires: Dairy Factories and Railway Ghargos ; The Poach Question ; Organization of the N.Z. Frozen Moat Trade; Angora Goats: Olive Culture in Turkey; etc. Thore will also bo fonnd instructions on tho month's opera tions for both the Northern and Southorn aistnctß, bcaidos special articles on Har vesting Potatoes; How lo Manage Clovor for Hay, Send, and Grazing; Preparation of Grain for Market; Cleveland Bay Horses; A Cheap Level for Drains; a number of articles on dairy matters; Pig Breeding-Does it Pay J Gardening Operations for March, North and South; Liouid Manuro; Stock, Graft, and Leaf; Single Dahlias; A Cheap Propagating House; How to Tost Soeds; Grafting a Tree on its Own Roots; Horticultural Clippings; A Homemade Apple Pulper; Lifting and Koot pruning Fruit Trees; Removing Dead Branohes: British Apples; Training Trees on .Walls; A Visit to the Ohine muri Orchard; ovor two pages of prac tical information on bee-keeping matters, lrcluding the third of our series of articlos on Instructions to Beginners in Bee keeping; Box Hives—What to do with them now, &o. The Poultry Yard department has, amongst others, articVs on tho English Fantail Pigeons (beauti fnliy illustrated); Patent Inoubatorß; Game Fowls, &o. Under Homo and Household will bo found on Intonating talo entitled "Jaok Miner s Wound," as well as a large amount of Intciootinc and instructive! miscellaneous read ing, including columns for the Ladies and the Young Folks. A large number of the artioles are illusW-fld with good outs.



One of the most important subjects that can oooupy the human mind at the present time is "Salvation," and Dr. J. L. York his selected this as his theme for to morrow Dight at the Opera House, when every man and woman should hear him.—lAdvt.] Mr W. Webb's dancing class will be re opened on Tuesday next, in the Oddfellowß' Hall, Ponaonby, at 7 o'olook.—(Adft) Wab in thk Boot Traue.— The weapons used at the Koonomy Boot Shop 3 urc Children's E.S. !>-xtH. »;-. h! so 13, at is per pair.— Grey ai.J VMoiia-auotts, Proprietor, J. J. Austin —[Advt.J j Rev. C. Worboyu preaches on "Gospel ; Temperance" in the Methodist Free Church, Pitt aud Yinoent-Btreets, tomorrow «™mino.