SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland — This evoning, 8.55; to-morrow Morning, 9.15. Manukau HeadSt-THs evening, 11,15; to morrow morning, 11.33. Kaipara Heads —This evening, 12.2a; to morrow morning, 12 55.

■SUNSET.—This ovoning, 7.7. SUNRISE.—To-morrow morning, 5.21. MOON'S AGE.—Last Quarter, 7lh, 10.17 a.m,

ARRIVALS

SATUBDAY EVENING. Marshall S„ brigantine, Craig, from Newcastle Maria Virginia, brigantine, Law, from New castle YESTERDAY. Handalsle, sch., Bushcll, from Long Island TO-DAY. Manapouri, s.s., Logan, from tho South Gleaner, brigantine, Urquhar, from Fiji

DEPARTURES.

YESTERDAY. Queen, schooner, Jones, for Hoklanga

IMPORTS.

Per Handa Islo-375 tons guano. Por Maria Virginla-390 tons coal. Por Marshall 5.—33,200 ft timber, 198 tons coal 43 tons boneduat

_ Per Marshall S.-390 sacks JCE boncdust-W. J. Hurst and Co.

Per Gleaner—2o7 bunches bananas, 47 hides and 2 bags hides, 4 cases arrowroot, 3 balos fungus.

Per Manapouri—2Bo bags bark, 200 bags rice, 5 pktrs tobacco, 1.292 sacks whoat, 55 boxes soap, 23 hhds and fl kilderkins beor. 77 casos 3 quartor casks and 3 octaves spirits. 11 casos and 2 casks oil, 181 bars iron, 100 bags flour, 25 ohests and 19 half chests tea, 16 vkgs sugar, 11 cases chceso, 2*o Books malt 199 bdla wire, 20 ingots tin, 18 pkgs rope.

Inwards Coastwise.—Moohau, from Omaha, with 15,000 ft. tlmbor.

Outwards Coa'twtse.—Vixen, for Rnssoll Moohau, for Omaha; Paku, for Whangarei.

Tho new steamer Gairloch will leave for Hoklanga at 5 p.m. to-mnrrow. From thoro sho gooa to Waitara, and then will take up hor regular running between that port and Onehunga.

Tho barque Loch Llnnio loft London fo» this p^rt on Junuery 6. Sho was to bo followed by the Sam Mendel, which was then loading.

The barque Gazelle, which was seized by 11. M Customs, is to be sold by publio auction on tho 26th lust, at Messrs E. and A. Isaacs' mart. The brigantine Marshall S. loft Nowcaatle on January 18. Had stormy weather with wind from W. till 4 a.m. on tho 20th. nnd thonoo till arrival here on Saturday evoninß fino weather with variablo winds.

The throo-mastod schooner Honda Isle loft Long Island on Jan. 21, passed Threo Kings on Jan. SO, at 10 a.m., and arrivod in port on Sunday afternoon. Fair weother prevailed throughout tho sroyage.

Tho brigantine Maria Virginia left Nowcastlo on tho 19tn ult. and had an uneventful passage till arrival here lato on Saturday night.

The brigantine Circe arrived nt Lyttelton from the Thames yesterday.

Tho brigantine Gleaner loft Levuka (Fiji) on Sunday, January 11; had strong S.B.K. winds until ln latltudo 28rtog. 30mln. S.; long. 170deg. E., and thon light S.K. winds until wo sighted Norfolk Island; came to anchor at Norfolk Island on Sunday, January 25th; soiled again on January 27th, with a light northerly wind, which continued with calms until the 30th. oftcr which experienced S.S.W. winds untU January 31st. Ist February Righted Cape Brott in tho morning, rounded Tirlfiri at 10 p.m. josterdoy, light S.W. winda prevailing during the night Eight o.m. rounded the North Hood. Passengers :—Messrs C. Lo Braun. J. J. Flotcher (Government agent for Fiji), Phelps. P, McCoy, C. Christian, C. H. Buffett. V, Buffetr, Mr and Mrs Christian, and Miss Ida Buffo tt.

ARRIVAL OF THE MANAPOURI.

Tho s.s. Manapouri, from Molbourno, via Milford Sound and Southern porta, arrived at 11 a.m to-day. Left Mel-onriie on 20th, reaching Milford Sound on 21th, Bluff on 25tli. Port Oholniors on 27th, Lyttolton on 29th, Welling ton on 30th, Napinr on Hist, and GU orne on Ist inst, falling thocco for Auckland on samo date, at 10.39 a.m., and arriving as above. Had strong north-west wind from Melbourne to Bluff, and on the coast moderate variab'o winds and fine weather to Hast Cape, and from thoncc strong westerly winds to orrivol. Saloon: His Lordship Bhhop Cnwlc, Rev. Mr Burrows, Rev. W, S. Potter, Roy. Mr Slado. Professor and Mrs Parker. Captains Mulr and Jobs, Mr and MrsTennant, Mr and Mra Mullengnr. Mr and Mrs Bectham and child, Mr and Mrs Gunn, Mr and Mrs J.avideon, Mr and Mrs Collier, Mr and Mrs Listen, Mr and Mrs Boiloy, Mr and Mrs Reid, Mr and Mrs Sheehan, Mesdnmes A. H. Princo, McLaren and child, Llnd and 2 children, Cruiokßhank and mold. Potter, Stacker, Yaughan, Williamson, Bonnott, Moseloy, Wishardt, Misses Collier (3), Lodor, Tonnant, Crowfotd, Middloton, Smith, Mobcs (2), War dale. Cruickshank (3), Young, Gill, Murray, Hnrbult. Hume, MoKenzie, Wolfe, Davenport, Moasrs Binney. Flnlay, Baubury, Patch, Black, Gr*nt, Daore, Bell, Brown, Bold, Skclton, Tod, King, Garland, McL.ron, Goldie, Gladding, Rojs, Pirle, Baxter, Sheon, Martin, Sheldon, Poiry. Jlodol, Collier, Jan., Whttelaw, Loder, zjjvo, Fdremson, Lovy. Blnolraddpr, Hossc-Ild. MnoDomfaJl, Van A_oli. Malcolm, Kinsley. C-Oldfe, Jan., _l ul_-t.rooir. lla,slmv, Wilson, Reboot, Soon. HuiseU, Hylard, Speight, Cooey.. Mi" Genevlevo Ward and Company.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS,

Oretl,s.s„ Robertson, from Wanganui and Now

Plymouth Argyle. s.s.. Mo Arthur, from Waitara Laila Itookh, s.s., Campbell, from Waitara Hannah Mokau, a.s„ Windsor,from Waitara Uauraki, s.s., Harvey, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Hauraki, 8.5.. Harvey, for Opunake Lallah Rookh, b.b., Campbell, for Waitara Argyle, S.S., Norbury, for Waitara Oroti, 8.5., Robertson, for Taranaki

The s.s. Oreti arrived from Wanganui via Taranaki, with a full general cargo and the fol lowing passengers: Messrs Reid. LoveU, Hoffey, Beatio, Connell. Show, Swift, Lyons, Harris, and Jones. She left again at 3 o'clock to-day for Taranaki.

Tho 8.8. Argyle arrived from Waitara on Saturday evening with a cargo of stock. She left again for tho same port at ono o'clock to day.

The steamers Hannah Mokau and Hauraki arrived from Waitara yesterday, tho former with 20 hood ot cattle and 13S sheep, and the latter with 50 head of cattle and 289 sheep. They both left again to-day.

The s.s. Lalla Rookh arrived from Waitara on Saturday ovening with 20 head of cattle She left again for the same port to-day.

The Union Co. s s.s Hawea is duo with the southern portion of the outward 'Frisco moil at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, this day.—Arrived: Wakatipu, from Sydney, at 3 a.m., with English mail. Sailed, last evening, at 5 p.m.: Rotoma, for New Plymouth, with inward 'Frisco mail and Aorangi s inward English mail.

Port Chalmers, yesterday.—Sailed: Tara naki, ship, Gordon, for .London, with cargo valued at £109.317;

, Melbourne, February 1 —Sailed, yesterday afternoon: Walrarapa, for Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

Evenino Stab Office, this day.

Mr B. Arthur's Weekly Report.—a busy weak in all departments. No improvement in tho potato market; overstocked with early kinds and interior; to clear out very low prices had to be taken. It was no uso holding longer, as many woro beginning to sweat. ChecSo: The Bupply is much beyond the demand just now; makers had butter hold for a short time; low prices will have to be taken tor much of that pjl hand; It must be of good quality to sell. Buttwr: But littlo demand. Bacon: The demand is limited; only first-class will eel!, bat at very low prices, with difficulty. Fruit: Overstocked with every kind. Tues day: Morning sale of fruit at mart. A good attendance, and smart competition. Apples Bold at id to 3Jd per lb; pears, ljd to 3Jd; peaches, Jd to Id, ond lid to 3Jd per dozen; plums, lid to -Jd per lb; apricots, BJd por lb, Wednesday morning: Salo of fruit at mart: a good attendance , A largo quantity sold. Apples sold at 3d to 2jd; pears, 2Jd to 33d; peaches, Jd to 2Jd per lb and ljcl to 4d per dozen; neotarines, 2d por lb; plums, l}d to Id. Friday (markot day): Sale ot poultry, produeo, fruit. &c, A good attendance; bidding fairly brisk. But fow poultry or pigs entered. Fowls sold nt good prices; piga vory low. Potatoes ■were dlffloult to clear off at vory low nrices. Onions realised a lower prico than thoy did last weok. But little could bo dons in cheese and bacon. Fruit: A very large quantity onterod; a largo portion sold at fair pi ices, considering the stato of tho market; the remainder was hold ovor for Monday's sale Fowls, la 9d to 2s 7d; ducks, la 6d to Is lOd; aeese, 3s 3d j Plymouth Rock fowls,|los Od each: pigeons, is Id; pigJ, 5a to 103 6d; potatoes, Is Od to 4a Bd; onions, id to 2d; carrots, 2s; beans, 8d; peas, l 8 per pock: opples, id to 3Jd ; poaches, Id to Od per dozen, _d to 4Jd per lb; slums, 3d to IJdi bananas, ljd; damsons, 31; Sears lidio 3Jd; raisins, 3d to 3}d; neotarlnos, Id: choose, 2}d to 01: bacon,2.d to81d; oats, 3s: wheat, 2s lid to3sOd; chaff, 2s 3d; flour. £5 to £11: soap, 18s Gd per cwt.; tea. box, 21s; sugar, 2Jd to 3 jd; salt, 6s Gd; sharps, sb.

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

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1885

For the oause that looks assistance, For the wrong that needs reslsta-M, For tho future In tho distance, And the good that we can da

The first direct mail from England arrived in Dunedin by the Aorangi early last Friday, and will be delivered in Auckland to-morrow morning. Owing to the rapidity of the Aorangi's passage —under forty days (instead of the 45 days provided for in the con tract) —we shall receive this mail in Auckland in 45 days, and for Dunedin it is only a few hours longer than the average delivery of the San Fran cisco mail between London and Auck land. The dates are to the 20th of December, and the latest date per San Francisco mail, due here on Saturday next, but which will probably not arrive till Sunday or Monday, will be the Ist of January. The Aorangi's performance is a very remarkable one, and proves —if anything were wanted to prove it—that the San Francisco service sadly needs freshen ing up. The brilliancy of the achieve ment just credited to the New Zealand Shipping Company can be most easily judged Wy comparison. The average delivery of tho Brindisi mail last year was 38*04 days to Melbourne, the longest time being 41 and the shortest 37 days. Here we have a vessel which has performed the entire distance, round the Cape of Good Hope to Dunedin, calling at Hobart, in a few minutes under forty days. Saying nothing of the shortening of time by transmission overland to Brindisi and through the Suez Canal, the distance from Melbourne to Dun edin via Hobart is 1,513 miles. How ever dissatisfied we in Auckland may feel —and not without sufficient reason —:Tfi.tk_,Lrjp_j^s».tpsai^/„.Jhi___jj.Qri in the deliveries by the direct steam service, we cannot withhold our admiration for the enterprise which has placed on the New Zealand trade new steamships, luxuriously fitted with all modern improvements, and capable of such performances as that just re corded. The service will revolutionise the carrying trade of the colony. The more important, therefore, is it that Auckland should determine, at any sacrifice, that she will not quietly occupy a subordinate place in the ar rangements. It has become a patriotic work, demanding the sympathies of everyone who has mercantile or pro perty interests in the North, to institute such measures as will ensure the fair representation of this port in the direct steam services between London and New Zealand. Andif the efforts made to obtain satisfaction from the two com panies now engaged in the trade fail, a movement ought to be set on foot to enlist the intervention of other com panies, or to arrange with English buildeis for the construction of two or three fast steamers that will make Auckland their headquarters and com pete in the carrying trade ot the colony.

Harbour Board Accounts.

Tub annual accounts presented to the Board by tho Treasurer, Mr J. M. Brlgham, give a clear statement of the transactions oi the Board during tho year, and show tho effect of the recent reductions under various beads of revenue. Tho total amount of remissions is estimated by the Treasurer at £4,004 13s, wharf tolls representing £2,520 of tho whole. Thenaturalinoreaseof Business at the port has not been sufficient to cover these remissions, and consequently the net revenue for 1884, exclusive of interest, was actually less by £1,280 than the revenue for 1883. The Treasurer remarks, how ever: "I make no doubt but that during the current year the revenue will come fully abreast of the revenue of 1883 by tho natural increase in tho traffic of the port, and a very material increase may bo expected when the Board realise rentals upon endowments in Customs-street and the Railway Road, now ready for leaeing." The Board is shown to be in a very satisfactory financial condition. The net revenue, exclusive of refunds, was £41,682 5s 4d—every item, except where tho reductions have counteracted the general growth, exhibiting substantial increase. Tne leading items are l—-Rents, £10,383; goods wharfage, £13,190; export wharfago, £760; shipping wharfage, £239 ; Sort charges, £1,350; pilot' dues, £2,324; 'ock dues, £993. It is worthy of notice that rents and wharfage contribute a sum nearly equal to the total expenses of har bour managomont and interest (exclusive of now works). As the present loon balances of about £150,000 are absorbed, and the item of £8,572 interest disappears from the Board's annual statement, something of a financial pinch may como; but the revenues are elastic enough to warrant us in believing that a few years will see all charges upon shipping abolished,and the whole burden of providingaccommodatioivforvessels visitiDg our port borne by the citizens. A word of commendation is again due for tho credit able form in which these accounts are sub mitted.

Egyptian Finance.

The tangled skein of the Egyptian financial complication is Blotvly unravelling. After the failure of the International Financial Conference, owing to France's refusal to sanction any interference with the revenues pledged to the -.bond-holders, England advised the Egyptian Government to abolish the Sinking Fund, and apply the monies locked np in it to necessary expenses of Government. The representatives of the Powers protested, and by suit in the Egyptian courts established their ignored rights of supervision and consulta tion under the Law of Liquidation, Since then proposals and counter proposals have been exchanged, France recently submitted a scheme for a £9,000,000 loan, guaranteed by the Powers, a tax on bonds and coupono (whioh really amounts to a reduction of in terest), and a Commission of Enquiry into Egyptian resources, Tho Eng

lish Cabinet soom to have occoptcd this proposal as tho basis of further parley ing, although objecting to tho main features of it. Mr Gladstone's cabinet remained firm in objecting to tho multiple control by tho Powers, ami offered to placo tho loan undor English guarantee. From a cablogram to-day it would apjicar that Franco nnd tho othor Powers aro willing to waive tho multiple-control, but seem roluctant to allow England tho paramount influonco which tho solo guarantee of the loan would givo. Thoy offer to guarantee tho loan, which would preservo tho international rights of inter foronco in Egyptian affairs. England's reply has not yot beon returned, but it is not improbablo that _ sho will accept tho abandonment of tho multiplo control os a linal basis of settlement, and tho othor points of divorgonco will bo oasily nrrangod.

Technical Education.

So much has boon said of technical ci-ico tion and ..o littlo dono that wo aro glad at last to loam that talk is to givo juaeo to work. Tho Board of Education havo ar ranged with thoir drawing master to opon night classes in tho building of tho Train ing Collogo, Wolloslcy-streot. Thoro is no doubt about tho qualifications of tho teacher; ho is not only a practical mechanic, but holds certificates and medals from tho Scioneo and Art Department, London, also in mechanical engineering by tho City ond Guilds of London Institute for Advancement of Technical Education, having successfully passed first in honours for mechanical drawing, appliod mechanics, tho steam ongino, nnd solid geometry. Ho has likowiso had considerable exporionco in teaching, having presided for eight years ovor tho engineering and drawing clitsos at Leeds Mechanics' Institute. Tho teacher boing thus n thoroughly qualilied man, those clossos will fairly test how far the dosiro for instruction in scientific mechanics prevails among our artisans. It is not to bo expected that boys will understand tho value of this instruc tion without encouragement from their parents and otnployors. Wo trust, therefore, that thoso who havo tho training of youths who ore being brought up to mechanical jn-ofossiona will impress upon tho boys tho practical usofulness of a scientific know lodge of mechanics and geometrical draw ing. If this colony is to progress indus trially, it must have intelligent mechanics. From such n clasa will spring inventors, the foundors of groat manufactures, tho projectors of steamboats, canals, railway ontcrprisos, ond tho improvers of the mechanical appliances indisjjonsoblo in modorn agriculturo and necessary to tho comforts ond convonioncos of a complex civilisation. Tho subjects onnouncod by Mr Robinson nro practical, piano, and Bolid geometry: machine con struction and drawing; ajjplied mechanics, steam and steom ongino. Ho has brought, with him tho diagrams and modols used in connection with tho Lcods classes. Under his arrangements with tho Board of Educa tion, teachers will bo admitted free ; to othor pupils n foo of ono guinea a quarter is to bo charged. The classes opon tomorrow (Tuesday) at sovon o'clock, ond will bo held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at tho samo hour.

Tlio news from tlio Soudan, so far as it in intelligible, is not of tho mo_t hopeful kind. The robcis (or "Mahditcs," 03 they aro called in tho tolograms) aro stillin possession of El Motemmeh, and the fact that thoy aro receiving reinforcements provos that the position is not investod by tlio British troops. By n mistakon reading of tho tolo grams our morning contemporary assumes that tho Mohdi is in tho neighbour hood of El Motemmeh, which is by no means tho caso, as whon last hoard of lie was at Omdei-mon, ovor 100 milos away, and with Genorul Gorton's forco, ns woll as tho British relief expedition, botwoon him and tho ton thousand robols who now hold El Metcmmoh. It is furthor men tioned in today's news that Gonoral Earl's column, ot o distance of sovon miles from Borti, lias boon confronted by a strong body of rebels, whom ho moans to attack to-morrow. Tho location of "Borti" (if tlio namo be not moant for Berber) wo can only infer to bo somowhero on t'lo Nile below tlio placo last named, as it iv not ahown on tho map*. J.'l»o now* nhoivs that tho rebels nro still active and aetd*h.rnea, aria rnnt-trio- -:_»ritiißJr»rorc«i have moro stern work to do beforo tho ob joct of tlio expedition is accomplished.

Mr Garland, the Socrotary of the Hospital Committee of Management, recoived to day tho formal resignation of Tawton, the porter. A meeting of tho House Com mittee is to bo held at tho Hospital at 0 30 a.m. to-morrow, for the purpose of continu ing tho investigation of tho potiont Smith's complaints.

Tho Hon. John Ballanco, Minister for Nativo Affairs and Dofenco, loft for Alexandra by tho 11.30 a.m. train today. He will roturn on Saturday afternoon, and in the meantime will visit Kihikihi, Cam bridge, Hamilton, and To Awamutu. Arrangements are being mado by tlio civic authorities to drivo him to tho Waterworks and other spots of intcrost round tho city on his return, It is quito probable that Mr Ballance may visit Whangarei beforo proceeding South.

Amongst tho pussengora who arrived from Southorn ports per Manapouri to-doy were Bishop Cowie, Roy. Burrows, Roy, W. S. Pottor, and Rev Slado.

A requisition to Sir Julius Vogel request ing him to address a public meeting in Auckland is boing numorously signed, up wards of 700 namos having alroady been appendod. Sir Julius, who ia improving in health every day, is oxpocted to speak about a fortnight henco.

To day has beon signolisod by tho co incident resumption, oftor tho Christmas holidays, of school duties ot oil the educa tional establishments of tho city—privato and public alike, and elomontory as woll as secondary. Consoquontly there must hnvo beon a general fluttoring in the family dove cots this morning, and there certainly is a sudden and remarkable diminution in tho number of littlo folk at larpo about tho streets. There ore likely to bo rory many absences from tho larger city schools to-day, as it is a well-understood rule, when tho number of applicants for admission exceeds tho available accommodation, that thoso who come first shall be firat served.

The schooner Gleamer arrived from Fiji this morning, but does net bring any news of interest additional to that to hand per s.s. Arawata. Amongst the Gleamer's pas sengers was Mr Phelps, American evange list.

Mr Superintendent Hughes ond tlio othor members of the Auckland Fire Brigado who havo been attending tho Colonial Fire Brigado competition at Dun edin are expected to arrive at tho Manukau by the s.s. Haweo to-morrow.

A meeting of tho creditors of Andrew Snowden, ox-publican, of Kaeo, was to havo been held this morning, but lapsed for want of a quorum. The meeting is now sum moned for 11 a.m. to-morrow. Tho meet ing of Wm. Olliff's creditors also lapsed.

Mr W. F. Buckland (M.H.R. for Frank lin North) addressed the electors of Howick on Saturday ovening, Mr Pye being in the chair. Tlio gentleman spoko for noarly two hours, following closely tlio ground tra versed by his Otahuhu speech. At tho closo a numbor of questions wero put and answered, whereupon a unanimous vote'of thanks and confidence was passed, upon tho proposition of Mr G. White, seconded by Mr McGinniß. Tho mooting concluded with tho usual acknowledgment to tho Chairman.

Our own correspondent,telegraphing from Dunedin to-day, gives tlio following par ticulars of a phenomenal score at cricket :— In tho match Carisbrook v. Excolsior, the former totted up 291, of which T. Austin made 124, not out. He did not give a chance but one (which was a hard one) till he had made 10S.

The leaders of the Blue Ribbon move ment are organising Sunday-schcol demon stration meetings for next Sunday. Five schools will march to the Theatre Royal, where they will be addressed by Mr Booth, while other schools will assemble in the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church. On the same afternoon the children of St. Matthew's school are to receive their annual prizes.

On Saturday morning some boys re ported to Constable Hutchinson that they had Been the dead body of a child float ing in the Rangitoto Channel near the Chel tenham Beach. The constable at once pro ceedtd to the place indicated, but was un able tc get any trace of the body.

The Hon. J. Ballance, who takes a deep interest in the tobacco industry, paid a visit this morning to the factory of Voll bracht's Hew Zealand Tobacco Growing, Curing, and Manufacturing Company. He has shown samples of the leaf from six different parts of the colony, He expressed himself pleased with the increasing success of this important agricultural industry, and Was especially gratified at the quality of the leaf grown by the natives in the King Country,

i On Saturday last a raco in watermen's boots took placo botwoon Mossrs C. Rowe and T. Inglis und Messrs Abomothy and Thomas Jones. Tho courso was from Quoon-stroet Wharf round tho brigantine Nightingalo and back. Mossrs Inglis and Rowo won oasily.

Tho Union Sash and Door Company valuos its proporty, including vossels, mills, bushes, &c, at £120,000, whilo the'prosont stock ia valued at £109,000.

Tho St. George's Bay Rowing Club .has secured a site for its shod in Judge's Ray, and tho now building is now in course of t erection.

Contrary to expectation, tho United States Senate has doolinod to ratify tho provisional treaty made with Nicaragua regarding the construction of a second canal through tho central American Isthmus.

A sjilondidly-oxocutcd modol of tho Northern S.S. Company's now turn-Berow steamer (Jaii-loeh is now on viow in Chap man's window, Quoon-stroet.

A lottor from Major To Whooro on toinpornnco among tlio natives is printed, by roquost, from tho " Woko Maori," on our fourth jingo to-day. It, in intendedto circulate it among tho natives in English and Maori.

Mr Fred Humphries, emigration agent for Tasmania, who our cablegrams today inform us,lias boen banquettcd and " tosti monialisod " in London, is an old Now /.cn land journalist.

The mombors of tlio Choral Socioty's Orohostra and chorus nro requested to bo in attondanco at tho Choral Hall to-morrow night, at 7.110 sharp,in order to take up tho jiractico of Gounod's " Mosso Solonnollo " and Mendelssohn's " Walpurgis Night" for tho next concert. Thoro should bo a particularly full attondanco on this occasion, if for no othor reason than that Hon- Carl Sclnnitt will bo present, after his long and exhausting illness, to resume his dutios as conductor. Ho will doubtless meet with a vory hearty welcome. Tho Ponsonby Choral Society moot for pnietico this evon ing in tho Oddfellows' Hall of tho district.

How far apparitions and tho various plionomonii claimed by domonologists aro duo to subjectivo or material causes is a problom of no slight dilliculty and in, tcrest. Havo theso np]iearanees any roal existence, or aro thoy moroly tlio hallucin ations of thoso who soo visions ond hear noisos of their own fanciful creation ? Aro tho manifestations invariably—os un doubtedly thoy havo often been proved to bo—nothing but clovor conjuring tricks performed by charlatans lnoroly to extract money from tho pockots of a pack of silly dupes 1 Thn battle between materialist and psychist daily grows moro interesting and exciting. Periodicals of high rank such as tho " Nineteenth Century " all'ord spuco for tho .serious discussion of theso questions, and wo shall bo curious to hear what the llov. T. Lo Menant Dcs Clionais has to say in his coming lecture on this phaso of tho subject.

Prizes won at the Regatta on Thursday aro to bo paid ovor at the Waitemata Hotel this ovening.

Tho Sustontation Fund established in connection with the l'resbytoiian Church of Now South Wales has just comploted tho fourth year of its oxhtonco. Tho Commit too mot rocoiitly and found thcmsolvos in a position to niaintuin tho equal dividond at £300 per annum to ministers whose congre gations wero on its platform. Tho total amount entering into tho fund for ISB4 was £21,710 14s 4d, showing an increafo on tho first year of the oxistenco if tlio fund (18S1) of £4,885 15s lCd. Last year thoro was also paid in through the Church Extension or Cognoto Fund £3,621 12.. Sd, showing nn increase ovor tlio contributions of ISBI of £2,443 12. sd. It will thcroforo bo noon that tho incrooso for tho three years on tho two hind, amounts to £7,320 8s 3d.

A failing raco between tlio largo cutters Sovereign of tho Setts and Dovoron has boon arranged for to-morrow, Tho courso is to bo from tho wharf round Tiritiii and back, and the stakes £25 aside.

A largo numbor of eriekot matches wore played on tho Domain Ground on Saturday. Results of tho following havo rcachod us :— Rosoberry defeated Eton by 44 runs ; Downey took no less than soven wickets for tho victors. Winks and Hall C.C. played Wakefield, and defeated them by 23 i-un.«. Tlio clcublo figures scored wero Wright, 31, and Hooves, 14, for Winks and Hall. No.(,i,.nA) dtdealcd Franklin by 2 wickets mid 2(> runs. The best uowrin K (i wickets for 4 runs. For Nntio ml, A Nicholson, not out, mado 39; and for Franklin, Stimpson IS and Mooio 12. Tho match between Brown and Barrett's and Gee and Potfor's resulted in a victory for tho former by 12 runs. Tho aggregato scores woro :—Brown and Barrott, 00 i Geo ond l'ottcr, 44. Holland's defeated True Bluos by throo wickets and 54 tuns. The True Blue scoro amounted to 44, Kelly and Tromuin contributing 11 each. Holland's mado OS for tho loss of 7 wickets, Thomas assisting with 47 and Murphy with 20. Tlio Gordon Second v. I Zingari match rosulted in a win for tho Gordon Socond by 20 runs. Scores : Gordon Second, 78 j I Zingari, 52. Tho doublo liguro mon woro I). Moldrum 22, Ryburn 13, and Clou don and Lusk each 11 for tho Gordon, and F. Smith 13, and F. Boalo 11 for tho I Zingari.

Ono of our local poots, Mr W, R, Wills, has written a largo number ]of lyrics and ballads of considerable moiit, and ho in tends issuing a now volumo in March noxt, undor tho modest title of "A Bunch of Wild Pansios." Many of our readers will hail with pleasure tho announcement that Mr Willis has boon induced to gather his pootio wild flowers together in a volumo under tho abovo unassuming title. Wo have beon permitted tho privilege of look ing nt somo of the proof sheets, and can affirm that these productions, penned by a man daily engaged in toil, exhibit more genuino eu'.turo aud poetic talont than aro genorally found under similar circum stances. Somo of tho lyrics, woro thoy wedded to music, would be come popular in musical circles. Tho poems, in numerousin-tances, display fancy, imagination, power, and an unaffected lovo of nature, whilo tho dominant sentiments in relation to freedom and humanity aro of a healthy, refreshing, and olovating character, and worthy of tho singer of tho Western Avon,

Tho Auckland Gardeners' Horticultural Society's autumn show is to bo held on the 20th nnd 21st of March. Persons dosirous of exhibiting products must communicate their intention of doing so on or bofora the 16th day of March, as nono can bo received aftor that dato. The Hon. Secretary is Mr O. Smallfield, who will furnish printed par ticulars. Tho object of this usoful Society is to promote improvement in tho cultiva tion of vegetables, flowers, and fruits. The schedule is varied and extensive, and tho exhibition will bo divided into thro 6 classes, viz :—(1) All-comors-groon house plants, out (lowers, fruit, and vege tables. (2) Amateurs—pot plants, cut flowers, fiuit and vegetables. (3) Cottagers similar productions. In addition to prizes for the best productions in theso soctions, His Worship the Mayor will givo a spociai prizo for tho best exhibit of provincial-grown hops; a prizo will also be given bjjj a citizen for tho best-kept cottago garden, and a number of extra prizes, as per schodulo. It is hoped, therefore, that tho forthcoming Exhibition will, in every sense sf the word, bo a success, creditable nliko to patrons and cultivators.

Thus tho Sydney correspondent of tho Melbourne "Ago":—"Our now American consul, Mr Gilderoy W. Griffin, is a man of some note among consuls, and will, I think, prove an acquisition to our colony. Ho takes a groat interest in whatever country he happens to bo stationed in. 110 is very facilo with his pen, observes everything worth noting as to tho capabilities and resources of tho country, and embodies his information in a well-considered report ad dressed to his Government. Ho did this very admirably in New Zealand, whore ho was last stationed, and some of tho best and most accurate accounts of tho products and capabilities of that country are from his pen. Hemade an exhaustive reporton the various coals of New Zealand, and another on the Tanekaha bark oxport. This bark is much prized in certain "European markets, and yet the source from which it reached those markets was kept such a profound trade secret that the very manufacturers who used it most largely were unable to find out from whence it came. The report of Consul Griffin has exploded the secret, and so keen was the interest in the subject that the report in question has been translated into nearly every language in Europe, No subject relating to the trade of New Zea land or its productions seems to havo escaped Mr Griffin's observations, and it is a positive fact that the little collection of twenty-eight reports, which was last year published in a complete form, has made New Zealand, its resources and productions better known throughout the United States than they are known even in the neighbouring Australian colonies. I think it highly probable that he will tell us some things about ourselves that have hitherto been unknown to us. Mr Griffin ia 'a chef amang us talun' notes, and faith he'll prent them. "

It is whUpored in well-informed circles that tho Auckland Rationalistic Associa tion, finding that thore is no intention to prosecute those members of that Society who took an active part in tho proceedings at the funeral of tho late Mr Holmes, intend carrying tho war into Africa. It is_ stated that n sub-committee has been appointed to considor tho question of proceeding against tho Rev. Mr Tcbbs, under the Cemoterios Act, for interfering ot the funeral. The committeo intend taking legal advice, nnd, should thoy say that thoy nave a "caso," an information will bo sworn at once. At the usual monthly business meeting of the Froothought Association held yostorday morning, Mr Campboll providing, the fol lowing resolution was unanimously carried on tho motion of Mr William Cooper, soconded by Mr Donses: " That the Association, whilo sincerely regretting tho disturbance in tho Cemetery last Sunday, cordially sympathises with the struggle mado by Mr Mackinlay and his supporters, approves of thoir action, and strongly con demns tho priostly arrogance and inter ference which were tho causo of tho disordor."

Wo are requested by tho landlady of the Carponters' Arms Hotel to state that per mission was not given to convone the meet ing to arrange a boxing match in her houso, and tho mooting was not hold there.

Mr Moss gives notico in anothor column that ho will nddress the olectors of tho Parnoll district at the Parnell Hall on Thursday evoning, at 8 o'clock, on tho events of the late session.

Vehicular traffic in Kyber Pass, botween Symonds-street and Gaol Road, is closed during tho progress of the levelling works.

Samuel Barton Lush, gumscrapor, of Auckland, filod a petition in bankruptcy to-day.

During last month the Auckland Scripture Gift Association distributed 308 volumes amongst country (schools as priras to scholars and donations to school libraries.

Tho annual mooting of housoholdors in tho East Tamaki school district was hold in tho schoolhouso on 26th January. On ac count of tho satisfactory principles upon which tho school is at present conducted, thoro was not so largo an attendance of housoholders as formerly. The Chairman of tho meeting, Mr Hunter, gavo a satisfac tory account of tho committeo's action for tho past year. Messrs Cowsil, Hemminge, Hunter, Harris, Honrickson, Whitten and Brown wore olected ns a Committee for tho present joar. Mr Hunter was afterwords re-appointed treasurer, and Mr Alfred Harris chairman.

Dr. York lectured last night, undor the auspices of the New Zealand Psychological Socioty, boforo n very lorgo audience in tho Ojiera House upon " Nature's Divine Reve lations." After referring to his twenty years' connection with the Methodist Church, ho wont on to point out that tho real Divino revelations wo hod received were the great discoveries which had been mado from time to time how to apply for our benefit, convenience, nnd happiness tho forces of Nature. As for tho theolo gical gods, thoy wero all of human origin, and in thoir accredited attributes and dia jiositions thoy reflected to a large oxtont the characteristics of tho people who wor shipped them.

A mooting of tho owners of 20-feet open sailing boats was convened for Saturday ovoning, but owing to the Bmall attendance no definite arrangements wore made, and it is likely that tho proposed sweopstako will fall through.

A rumour was current in town last week that a vesFel hod been wrcckod off the Manukau Heads, that a numbor of pas sengers had been drownod, while several sun ivors had been rescued by the passing steamer Oroti. We could not at the timo trace it to any authoritative sourco, ond honco declined to givo It publicity. Copt Robertson, of tlio Or«ti, was in town to day, and informed us that ho had no know ledge of any suoh casualty. He sold, how ever, that several persons hod been in quiring from him about the same thing, and it was plain that the rumour was widely circulated although without truth.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Whilst reading Dr. Richardson's letter in your issuo of Satur day lust, tho thought occurred to mo, could not ono or both of those poor men mentioned by him sock somo redress by suing the doctor at whoso hands they hove suffered for mal practice ; and if such Ib practicable, could not a fund bo started to raise the money fir the purposo? If jo, I will gladly contribute *_-_,___>_ __,_ w._„. *„„ T ._.H«vu. under the g ; -,.,0,i,t i..nu..(.:omei!t, our I (<..„.-_, ~. ._■____, effolKrugrmnw-rftllfor thon o blessing.— Yours respectfully, John Weblky, Surrey Hills.

Mr Charles Spencer, photographer, whoee views of Lake scenery have long boon familiar to tho tourist, has now issued an illustrated "Guide to tho Hot Springs," embracing both RotoruaaudTaupodistricts. The feature of the book consists of four wcllexoouted photographic views sf objocts of interest, and these are varied in different copies of the book, so that in purchasing the "Guide" ono may make a choice of views. The letter-press is well written, and we havo no doubt this little work will fulfil Its mission by aiding tho tourist and advertis ing the merits of the Now Zealand Wonder i tnd in places where it Is yet unknown.

Wo find on inquiry that our correspon dent " E.T.H," is ontiroly in error with referonce to mails from Pahi. Two mails aro forwarded—one via Helensville on Monday afternoon, and one via Waipu on Friday. There is only one roturn mail via Holensville, tho branch sondes between Maungaturoto and Waipu not being in tended to supply a return mall from Pahi. Tho withdrawal of tho second wtokly steamer to Pahi has made it a difficult matter to supply Pahi with two mails both ways, excopt at a considerable cost. The matter is, howsver, now under tho con sideration of the Department, and it it pos sible tho necessary expenses will bo author ised.

Tho Whangarei deputation which inter viewed Sir Julius Vogel tho other day re specting the railway in tho direction of Kawakawa also waited upon Hon. J. Bal lance on Saturday with reference to the same subject. The question w«a fully dis cussed, the deputation pointing out that tho line would opon up the Puhipuhi bush, con taining 30,000 acres, and said to bo worth £150,000. Mr Ballance said tho question was ono of public policy, and would have to bo considered by the Govornment. The Railways Construction Act had fallen into abeyance, and he did not think any further railways would be constructed under that system. The question was, however, ono that would bo dealt with next session. He hoped to be able to visit Whangarei on his roturn from Waikato,

Tho annual meeting of the Caledonian Low Level G.M.Co. was held at Mr F. A. White's office on Saturday, Mr A. .Saunders presiding. The financial statement was as follows :—Profit and Loss Account.—Mine cxpondituro: Wages, £1;538 19s Od; salary, £104; timber, etc., £891 19s lOd; duo creditors, £319 10s 5d ; machinery ex penses, £38S 5s 7d ; draining, etc., £807 10s; head office expenses, £148 7s 3d; legal, £43 18s; total, £4,302 10s 7d. By premium on shares, £1,250 3s ; surplus on forfeited shares, £3 12s; balance, £3.048 18s 7d. Balance-sheet. —To capital: 100,000 shares at 10s, £50,000; less un called capital, £47,500—£2,500 ; creditors at balance, £423 12s lid; Bank of New Zealand, £471 10s 2d ; total, £3,395 3s Id. By unpaid calls, £302 8s 3d ; machinery, £43 13s 6d ; oash in hand, 2s 9d ; profit and loss, £3,04818s 7d ; total, £3,395 3s Id. The report waß adopted. The retiring directors, Mossrs A. Saunders, J. Bennett and Aloxander wero re elected, and Mr T. A Monzieswns appointed auditor.

In Now South Wales the temperance organisations are agitating for " Local Option," which is already enjoyed to a great extent in New Zoaland, as well as in many ports of America. Tho advance in Canada, where full local option is law, is such that the " Scott Act" permits localities and counties to enact prohibition, and so far about 40 places have polled, generally with the result that the bars have been closed. In the ■ United States there is a prohibition not only in Maine, where the population is 048,936, but also in Ver mont, where the population is 322,286; New Hampshire, 346,991; Kaneas, 996,090; and lowa, 1,625,615; making the grand total of 3,948,942, exceeding the com bined population of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South and Wes tern Australia. The last annual report of the United Kingdom Alliance, of Ootober 21 last, says :—" Most of the other States have local option clauses in their licensing laws, enabling the people in each county or city to prohibit the liquor traffic when so disposed. At the present time local option prohibition has been obtained in three-fourths' of the area in Massa chusets, more than half of. Maryland, in ninety counties in Florida, in over ninety counties in Georgia, in one-third of Alabama, in one-half of South Carolina, in seventy-five counties in Arkansas, in forty counties in Missouri, in one-half of Rhode island and Connecticut, in five counties of Now Jersey, in a large part of Tennessee, and in large areas of New York State, Illinois, Wisconsin, and other States of the Union,'1 "- ' .' '

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under— This Day. For Whitiangi, Upper Mill, nnd Tairua, per Glenelg, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Rotors a, and Opotlttl, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Russell. Kakakawa, Herd's Point, Wnnga roa and Mongonui, per Clansman, at 5 p m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5,30 p.m, Tuesday, 3rd February. For Taranaki, and Southern Ports, per Hawea, at 7.40 a.m. For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwaka, per Baby, at 10 am. For Thames, por Rotcamhana, at 3.30 p.m. For Hokianga. etc.. per Qairloch, at * p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Manapouri, at 4p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei. Kamo, and Mangapal, per Macgregor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Per s.s. Zealandia, as follows :— For Navigators Islands, aandwioh Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 5 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at A p.m. Money orders, registered letters and news papers, at 3.30 p.m. __ _ _ _ Late letters, bearing an extra foe of six pence ln /addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer np to the time of iailuut. „ ~ This mail will be dne in London on Friday, 18th March, 1385. ■Wednesday, _t_ inst. For New Plymouth and Southern ports, per Oroti, at 1 p.m. S. B. BIS 3, CTilei Postmaster, f Chief Fobt-offlce, Auckland,

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

February, 2,1885. Abbott's Opera Houso—" Forgot Mo Not," Miss Genevlevo Ward, 8 p.m. Foresters' Hall. Newton — Entertainment, 8 p.m.

Ponsonby Choral Society—Practice, 7.30 p.m. Waitemata Hotel-Regatta Prizes. 8 to 9 p.m. Theatro Royal—Mr Booth on " Local Option," 7.30 p.m. Auckland Bootmakors' Union—Gonoral Moot ing, s p.m. Freemasons' Hall, Lodge Ara—Monthly Meot ing, 7 30 p.m. Protestant Hall, Newton—L.O.L., City of Auckland, 7.30 p.m. Drill-shed — Monthly Inspection of Hobson Corps. 7.30 p.m. Temperance Hall-Lumpors' Union, 8 p m. Briater's Coffee Palace—Mooting of Butohcrs, 7.SJ p.m.

Births.

MlLLEß.—January 27, 1885, at hor mother's rcsldoneo, Welllngton-etreot. tlio wifo of J. B. Miller, of Whonuaklto, of a daughter. Holh dolus woll.

Marriages.

JOWETT-LOW.-On Juno 23.1880. by Roy. Mr Baker, at Maungawharo, -\Vllllain Jowott to Ellon Low.

Deaths.

CHRISTOPHER.—On February 1. at Iroland streot. Gladys, tho only daughter of John and Kate Chrlstophor; ngod 10 months. Privato interment. DAVIS.—On Sunday. Fobruory 1. ot hor parents' roßldonco, Model Cottago, Kybor Pass, Elsie Annio. tho bolovod daughter of Alfred Edwin and Annlo Davis; aged 14 weoks. HEDGER.—On Fobruary 2. Ernost John, tho bolovod son of Thos. Hodgor. Tho funeral will loavo his lato rcßidenoo to-morrow, at 3 p.m.

BURGLARY IN KARANGAHAPE ROAD.

Duiukci tho night of Friday, or early morn ing of Saturday last, tho Rising Sun Hotel was burglariously entered, and somo money and drink abstracted. Entrance was ob tained by ono of tho sido windows, which had beon insecurely fastened, and tho thief or thiovos,, after clearing cut a lot of coppers from tho till, took about half-a dozen full bottles from tho shelves and do partod by tho front door. It scorns a pecu liar circumstance, and one which may be re garded us a striking testimony to tho efficiency of Mr Booth's temperance crusade, that all tho drink taken was of strictly temperance qualihy, consisting of cordials and syrups. The teetotal burglars havo shown _hen.Be.Voß possessed of a cool daring in entering a hotel so publicly situated as tho Rising Sun. They also ofl'octcd their nefarious purpose amid the vio lent barking of tho house dog. Captain Har gravos heard the dog during the night, but being unablo to detect any other noiso, mado no search until morning. Tho matter has boen plncod in tho hands of tho police, and they have already got their cyo on cortuin youths of tho district who havo beon obeorved to bo rather free in thoir ex penditure of "coppers " oflato.

THE PROPOSED WHANGAREI RAILWAY.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Whangarei, this day. Re Puhipuhi railway, Sir Julius. Vogol sent the following telegram on Saturday to Mr Alderton,'Chairman of the Railway League:—"A com pot cut engineer will bo sent up at an early dato to report on tho representations made by the deputation." What tho deputation asked for is this r— That a proper survey be made of the lino to Puhipuhi (a distanco of 12 miles), and a report prepared to lay bofore Parliament showing the value of tho forost, tho extent of IliUurangi coalfields, the valuo and extent of tho adjoining Popu kura Bwnmj), the extent of settled land and population to be served by tho railway, and that tho consideration of the main trunk route from Helensvillo form the subject of o soparato inquiry altogether apart from this lino.

SMALL CUTTER RACE.

After tho cutters passed Shag Rock in tho order given in Saturday's issuo, tho posi tions changed several times. In boating ever towards Whongaparoa, the Euphomia got well to windward of all others, and at one time appeared very much liko the winner. Shortly after this tho Lark and Lily stood ovor towards Kangitoto, while the Henry, Gonnet, and Euphomia continued to work along tho shoro to windward. Tho Lily soon assumed a leading position, with the Euphemia, Honry, and Gannet astern, but to windward. The Lily weathered Rangi t_>to Reef, by which time tho Gannet had got into second position, and tho wharf was passod first by tho Lily, which was 2mins. 5-socs. abend of tho Gannet; Euphemia, third ; Henry, fourth; Lark, last. Tho master of tho Mahurangi has challongod tho winner, which was sailed by Mat Hoopor, to race round Tiritiri for £25 or £50 a-sido ; arrangements to be mado this ovoning.

SPORTING NEWS.

Tho Wellington jHoetlngs.—Training Notes.

(DV tELEOIUI'II. —I'R_SS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. At Island Boy this morning, tlio hurdle horse Jim did a strong cantor twice round. Black Roso nnd Clogs were sent two miles and a quarter at a littlo bottor than half speed. Both horses wero very fresh, and tho boys had oil their work to keeji them steady. Black Roso's resolute style of going pleased his admirers very much. Sou'wester (with nock and breast sweaters finishing woll. Ugly "Buck ('stiipped^'wont twico round n littlo faster than his stablo companion. Fusilier was sont tho Gold Cup dislanco at threo-quartcr speed, being picked up at tho top of tho straight by Talobearor. Tho noise mado by Fusilier was very noticeablo, but no fault could be found with tho appearance of tho horse or his stylo of going. His ownor attributes tho whistling to temporary wheezincss left from Influenza. Marion hod a sharp cantor onco round, and Normanby, lookii.g nono tho bettor for his Auckland trip, went two miles at half speed fairly woll. The othor horso did only walking oxerciso.

Tigredia arrived from Napier this morn ing. Sho appears in excellent condition, ond is (troatly fancied for tho Gold Cup. Black Rose and Tigredia oro equal favourites for tlio Wellington Gold Cup at 100 to 40 each, whilo Fusilier and Sou' wester a_-o quoted at 100 to 20. Ike has injured his fetlock, ond has been scratched for all engagements at the Wel lington Jockoy Club Meeting. £4,-42 was passed through tho totalisator at the Tukapuna Meeting on Saturday. Mr E. Cutt's Water King won the Avon Cup at the Brighton races (Christehureh) on Saturday. When roturning, tho horso backed into a conch, nnd it is not impro bable that ho will never recover sufficiently to race again.

TABLE TALK.

'Frisco mail leaves to-morrow. Tho Governor shortly visits tho West Coast, Don't forgot "Forget Me Not" to-night. London wheat market has declined Is again. Wellington District Court is to be abolished. There are 122 Primitive Methodist Chmchoa in Queensland. Mr Froudo, after visiting Tasmania and Now Zoaland, will roturn'to England via America. A pest is destroying tho turnip crop in Wellington province. The Premier will probably come to Auck land with Hon. Mr Richardson. All tho Firo Brigado teams havo left Dunedin for their homos. Tho cultivation of lavender and popper mint is suggested as a profitable farming industry in North .New Zealand. Don't oat anything but woll cooked and nutritious food. If hash is put on for broakfast, go out and whistle to see if your neighbour's doc is safe. The King of Honolulu has £10,000 a year, the Queen £5,300, and tlio heir pro sumptivo a similar allowance W. C. Harris's dwelling house and wool shed at Lowor Valley, Wairarapj, havo beon destroyed by firo. "Lands aro measured in rods, leagues, and so forth," said tho teacher. "Now, what is a surveyor ?" "A landloaguor," shouted one of the boys. Big nativo meeting takes placo at Kiki kihi to-morrow. Contemplated changes in tho Depart ment ot Justico will lead to a great saving of public money. Lord Elphinstono and Lord McDonald who lately arrived at Melbourne by the R.M.s. Indus, intend to visit Now Zealand on a pleasure tour. Mr Fairfax, one of the propi iotors of the "Sydney Morning Horald," and Mr Bennett, proprietor of the " Sydney Even ing News," havo left on a visit to England. According to correspondents of tho London "Times," tho condition of the Fijian race is one of "absolute, complete and hopeless slavery." * Scott and Hancock, tho pedestrians, had each a "benefit"at Dunedin on Saturday night. ' £100 worth of whisky was recently seized on the premises of an unlicensed storekeeper at Kaikoura, Hawke's Bay, Thenumberof public-houses in New South Wales is being largely reduced through the operation of the new Licensing Act In 1881 there were 3,436; at the end of 1884 only 3,175, being a decrease of 261. This reduction has been brought about prinoi pally on account of many of the houses not having accommodation required by the

New Zealand should bestir her.elf, or she w 11 showlo a disadvantage before Homo nends. The Government of Canada has it is said,, decided to spend a large sum of money fa securing tho proper representation Jhisciu^buroo^'^ *°ruie &*&* _ 5_ it. *S },2 ut _ n tho ground that "none of the best riders" reside here, the Dunedm folks propose to have the match run there at the amateur athletic meetipg i „3

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABLE—COPYRIGHT),

THE DYNAMITE OUTRAGES.

Another Arrest Mado.

London, January 31.-Warnings have beon received by tho authorities that at tempts-would bo made to blow up tbe Law Courts, tho British Museum, and tho Bank of England, by dynamite. Extra guards have, therefore, been placed at these build ings, nnd precautions taken to prevent any attempt boing made. A man suspected of complicity in the recent explosions in London has been arrested by tho police at Ni-w York, January 30.—Several State Legislatures havo passed votes expressing abhorrence at the recent dynamite outrages in London, and bills havo boon introduced to render penal the hatching of plots oi similar purposes in tho States.

Tlio Gorman Claims ln FIJI

London, February 1.-Tho "Times considers that tho justice and strength of England's caso regarding tho claims made against her by German subjects in Fiji is beyond question.

Guaranteeing tho Egyptian Loan.

The Powers have decided to guarantee an Egyptian loan without the condition of a multiple control over Egypt.

John Bright Ridicules Federation. London, January 3Q.—Mr John Bright addressed a crowded meeting of his con stituents at Birmingham to-day. In the course of his speech he referred at length to the questions of annexation and federa tion, and deprecated any increase of Em pire. Ho alluded in terms of ridicule to tho idea of Imperial federation, but strongly urged that sympathy and goodwill should be manifested by the mother country in her dealings with the colonies. Tlio Congo Question. Berlin, January 30. -The International Conference on tho Congo question has come te an agreement with reference to certain regulations for dealing with further annex atfon of territory in tho Congo Volley and adjoining country. Tho rules accepted are in accordanco with tho views of tho British delegates. German Mall Proposals Rojootcd. At tho sitting of tho Reichstag to-day, the report of the Committee on the question of granting subsidies to a lino of German mail steamers trading to Australia, but not to Samoa, was rejected on the second read ing. Nloarnguan Treaty Thrown Out By

tho United States Sonate.

Washington, January 30.—Tho Nicaro guan Treaty was under discussion in the Senate last night, when the report of the Foreign Committeo, ..which favoured the ratification of tho Treaty, was discussed at length. Ultimately, by a considerable majority, tho House declined to act upon tho recommendation of the Committee, and refused to ratify tho Treaty. Italy's Bed Sea Annexation. Rome, January 30.—1 n the Chamber of Deputies last night, Signor Mancinl, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, made a state ment regarding tho recent extension of Italian dominion at Assab and Bolul Bay, in the Rod Sea. Ho referred especially to tho entente cordiale between England ond Italy with regard to the Red Sea coasts, and declared that the Italian action in Egypt was parallel with that of England. Tho PornollUes and Dynamite. London, January 31.—Speuking concern ing tho recent dynamite outrages, tho Hon. Mr Chamberlain said they ought to be de nounced by Mr Parnoll and hie party. Tho steamor Chusan, which went ashore at tlio Island of Perim, in tho Red Sea, has been got off without sustaining any serious injury. Mr W. E. Forster suggests that a colonial conferenceshould be held in London respect ing Imperial defences. Mr Fred. Humphries, emigration agent for Tasmania, has boon entertained^ at a banquet, and was also presented with a piece of plate. Tho Royal Colonial Institute has mode representations to Lord Derby urging him to provont foreigners occupying any portion of New Guinea.

Sir Gavin Duffy advises the Tories to compromiso with the Homo Rulo party. Tlio liquidator in the estato of the Oriental Bank has mado a fresh offer for the settlement of tho claim of tho Victorian Government.

German Annotation in tho Pacific. make an additional annexation of island tho Pacific.

Bonowol of Bootmakers' Strike.

Melbourne, this day.—The operative bootmokors at Ballarat, after conferring with tho Melbourne Bootmakers' Union, demanded a modification of terms from the manufacturers. The latter having refused, tho lockout has beon renewed.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. New Prince Imperial.—The monthly retorting has resulted in tho satisfactory yield of 325£oza. gold from 256 loads of quartz and. l_c\vt. picked stono.

New North Devon.—The manager has commenced a small crushing at the Im perial battery.

Caledonian Low Level.—A trial parcel from the reef in tho southern crosscut has been ferwarded to the battery.

Deep Level Cross.—Robinson, tributer, obtained 21ozs. 18dwts. from specimens. Moanataiaki.— Carter, tributer, banked 20ozs. Sdwts.

Cambria.—The roturn from the month's operations is l,2oGoze. lGdwts. retorted gold, obtained from 370 loads, quartz, and 4cwt. specimens. Tho general dirt alone yielded 6450.M. 6dwt., and the specimens 558Jozs. The shareholders anticipate that a dividend will bo declared.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before 11. G. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M.I

Drunk.—Throe norsons, 6s each,

Charge of Jli.RD_u.-Wm. Sheehan waa a«ain brought up on a chargo of foloulously and wilfully murdering Cathetino, Thomae, and Hannah Sheehan, at Ciißtlotownroclie, Ireland, on or about tho 27th Octobor. 1877.—0 n tho appli cation of Superlntondant Thomson, tho prisoner was again remanded for a weok, pending tho arrival of the oflleor.—Mr Napior offered no ob jection, and tho cate was accordingly romandod. Allkokd Forgery. -Richard Jamos Torpev alias O'Donncll, alias Evans, was brought up on a charge ot uttering forged cheques, with in'ent to defraud —Sergeant Pratt Bald he must ask' for a remand i. tne caße until 'llmrsday. as the witnesses hart not yot reached Auckland—Ho manded until the oth inst.

Tiik Pepper Oases.-Arthur(Taylor, John Home. Wm Parker, Thos. Hill, Win. looker, and John Morrison, grocers, were severally charged with .oiling aaulicrated pepper which contained a mixture of a cheaper snbstance t c , wheat and flour. - Mr Theo. Cooper ap peared for defendants, and sad no doubt a technical breach of tho Adulteration Preven tion Act had boen committed. Tho pepoor wbb sold as line, and warranted by the manufacturer as genuine. The defendant, sold the articlo as was received from the manufac turers ; ho waa instructed to plead guilty—Mr Cotter stated that the firm which supplied tho popper would take tho onus upon their own shoulders; and he hoped the publicity givon to these cases by tho press would prevent tho i eoutronce ot a similar offence—Fined 6s each analyst's foe, solicitors' and Court cos's. Assault—Frederick William Joslin was charge,* with violently assaulting William Phillip.. onth.c29thu_s.-Mr Mahony appeared tor complainant;, and Mr Napier in detonco— *____£? S hH lips' 6?™ mon the Glene g, f,,__? EOo. i 01! 11 °? Reßi"a morning, about four o clock, ho was Bleeping in the ____!"_ S&_ "h eDdi_ nt Wttß. «• chief mote! _ i SI 11? 1 hlm to work. Not havinc taken his due time, he soil to Mr Joslin, * Y.U rnighthavu given mo a littlo more time." Ho smart Mr CT°n-, ?lain ( ant: *«?4 hi,n & was too smart Mr Joslin at ones "let fly" and num m.lled Mm.right and left. He was st i T?. V°E__ -and t-w,uj mnchTui odl To Mr Napier: Ivnew that St. Paul's school children wore going on an excursion. Ho was rather warm; perhaps a bit hot. Did! not _ noe? at the mate because of his want of power to df, charge him—Annie Codlin, widow residing nt prefemd&n_J»At i,take cIOEO no«°e.as she ui-len-pu looking at tho scenery and hr__thir.o. the early morning air.-Frederfok Wm Josl_n eqtoaS_3Ss emergency. The men did not grumble with ?"»AWi_s^HE S!lifi 3^jra»rJKs_S Mvl'^l 11! Mahoney: Phillips Tailed mfa 5.% w_-?__.a evWeneo was taken."!

THE COOTMUNDRA RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

Description of H^sta,^ j. (BY TELEOKAni-owjTcon^^^1 *- WKLUsOToi'IBI The following aro P_rtt|)lH railway accident from Sydney "c^L* January 27th :-On Sunday a S ; hour no*s reached Sydney o{ *M railway accident to the/MelboJ"*1 train on tho southern linewhu IB wards confirmed; but fortun »* i dent proved not of so seriousTN I as at first reported, when it WMI 3 70 out of GO pawensiw htffi^i arid wounded. The pap^on^ morning were only able to »b_*S accounts, the locality of fte 3$ some miles distance fromCooteSli On Saturday at CootamS 6,^ heavily, and tho low - lvbe M^ flooded, ln thirty.* hourt 91 had reached to^the enormoJi^ eight inches. At a point calledH.« the flood waters came down ia SiP and soon left a channel about fis'?. ' wide and about nine f eot de«r. T;M this, about half-past 7 on tha kn'^ 1 ing,. the whofo train 'XSf'S ordinary mail from Melbourne 1 only a few passengers, buta n_ mb 3l makers, at the invitation of Joe'__£__ chartered a special train i n oidSS present at Randwick on Monday *.' special came up with the <_J£? Albany, and tho passengers were S| transferred. On the way from IP good many changes were madaffl estimated that the train contalafll fifty persons. Tho night was ■nta? with a still breeze from south aoHi rain fell. At the time of tho accideiS! of the passengers were sIMpS! othors were conversing and playgfl Tho train was passing at the'jfflf miles per hour, when a kind.of nOi a volcanic shock was felt, MB and the train lay in a :&uiß in the bed of tho creek, Afflm pouring over .it in a feiee..U There aroso shnoks and cries of _S, women for help. Just as those!i_iij," last sleeping car thought they tomjl to be smothered, the roof of tie _S was smashed off by telescoping _m.. hindmost car, and this enabled Si prisoned passengers, or some of i» get out, and to swim against thSj for the shore. How so many eacajri • stant death is a marvel. OthSi I killed, and some carried down ia'jj^J waters. As soon as possible a^j was sent for to Cootamtmttsl four miles distant, _^f|B meanwhile all possible assistants rendered by those who escaped _4| I who were injured. Fires were lights}, the debris of the trim. ;Everffl| over in a marvellously short epacef|f(j As soon as possible medical osßiilwM rendered, and everything adwljl sufferers. Of tbo bookmakers, Joe_ilii son, Saqui, Lucder, Beigus, Ban|H Cobden, and others, were more^a injured. There are six bodta^Mmj and it is feared that the number iS increased. . There were two "wash-awaylM line, one of which was known, audi was sent forward to stop the train,:!) reached this "wash-away" maBH was not known, and plungedint^ffl the warning could be received. |H were down, and there were noM communication beyond sending!!! along the line to warn approachuM

CURIOUS AND FATAL ACCIDENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN COHRESPOHtitj Ddkedir, tbitd A curious gun accident formed m ject of a coronial inquiry then! Robert George Campbell, agodiS had, in company with his fathsrj Campbell, gone to Akator on fls| for the purpose of inspecting Bosw|ji there. On the following m'orplsi were joined by Gordon Hilley. \VI«. a creek on the far side of ttie pnjj deceased placed his gun on arockite or threo yards from where ho aftran down his .wag containing provtQß ,- -tndischai^ificonreniS, consißtin^m cartridge. Immediately the reports deceased called out, "Oh, Imam shot 1" He received a wound in thi thigh, and on assistance being proeifi was conveyed to Waihua, and autoi to Dunedin, where he arrived 3 hours after the accident occumiiSl assistance was immediately |B and deceased lingered till nfneo'dd the morning of the 27th ult. whsM The medical evidence was to thecal deceased had met with a seveSfll wound, and that death was occarfja secondary hemorrhage, the result.!'!! would. A verdict of '• Accidentilliji was returned. M

TELEGRAMS.

Blenheim, this day.—The proswl tho Salvation Army for wanton jugM by beating a drum has been ppsSj a weok, the witnesses for defaMiS being in attendance. HI -''-111 Wbllinqton, this day.—The:ffli woolshed belonging to CharMfflfi Wantwood, Lowor Valley, WiiralH burnt down on the night offjtH It was insured for £700 In the H_M| Suicide of a SeptuagenarUi: Wi.i.u;;... ..u, this.lay.—A painter- John Stafford White, aged -.78 yjm mitted suicide yesterday by hangtti^l solf. It Is believed that domostioW and drink led to the rash act. | Harbour Works at Westpor^'- WesTPORT, this day.—The PJbSH party arrived last night. The'S| of the harbour will bo laid tajiral banquet will take place In th. •WwH Chbistohurch, this day,^Mr|||| manager in New Zealand for the B» Foundry Co., Derby, has received Silij that the firm he represents ha« parrf* all tbe rights of the Bell, ColemanOT are further bound not to.enwfflffi again. ' 4|| Yesterday the two ChristehrafflS Brigades, together with Napier, Mutt* and New Plymouth representative!,'!* church parade, upwards of fifty -& present. - ii-^ Dunedin, this day.—Lastnight4 kw raided a Chinese gambling den-%MJ§ street, and airested 21 Q^ineca »!«)«• engaged is playing fan .fori. \; L||p havo boen remanded till Thuredsv, I Dunedin, this day.—"Our uM| eight-paged demy-folio weeiljiJS» Mr Hutchinson, made its appeal Saturday. 51 '»—^—^^ IMB

To tho Editor: Sir,—As thertMffi bo an investigation into themaß«|H our local Hospital, I htpe the Coff will rectify what I am about to"Wj The piano which was purchasedjf^R of the patients is continually;bWjH by tho nurses, much to th.'* noyance and distress of ara on the verge of deathuffi who are about to leave ..™;Mlj are making peace with their Jlfllfjiffl wish to have instrumental miisio '■ '2, pany them. Such conduct is rejip** and deserving of tho severest oeasaf*-", am, &c, Lapsus Lingb-^; " ''' Tlie postponed sports from Anw> t. Day came off at Birkenhead on; m_M afternoon. Thoy wero the first of ■ ■ held in tho district, and paßficßSß most favourable circumstßnceg,:P||is being all that could be deaSjjjgHH attendance fairly large. Thefitwfflffl to havo been run at half-past two o»»3 but as the steamer with the ba'rid-MEj and a large number of Auckl«naffl| did not reach Birkenhead wtHM hour, it was late before it (««lp programme was opened with »n sf °Tfc race of 150 yards, run ia heats,.«^M S. Goodman; MoGonagle, Mimi mott, 3rd, The next race :^Sj| to those living in the wSI was won by S. Denby."Tt«§M A quarter of a mile hurdle A&tmm out a field of ten, and it*g_lß___ best races of the day, ten.ttjHH dead heat between Monnock («ra§!J W. Box (20yds), with G. BeW wMpl 200 yds Distriot Hondicttpj^JWM Northcoto champion. P. He_MHI second. Undoubtedly tW 'wg9H race was the best race of, W____mm weU contested, and eventual y«»|J;t | style by Aggers, MoDermpW^^| There was a boys' districtl9Hl Dumfoil, and a sack race. MffiH The Committee are.-to.-'M^fflr-l upon this their InadgU. ftHBM success of which au Burß',?S™j

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1885,



T\ X, LAWRY ■^(M.B. and CM., Edin., M.R.C.S., Eng.) Has commenced Medical Practice, and attends At Home—From 9 a m. to 10 a.m., and at 7 p.m. MB Hill's, New North Road-From 10.30 to 11 a.m. Mb Edsoh's, 196, Queen-street—From 12.30 to 1-80 p.m. - , Also, At Mount Albebt, at Mr Roberts's shop-On Tuesdays and Fridays, at 2.45 p.m. Oot__b House (TOP OF SYMONDS-ST). 2nd February. 1885. ' FOUR SHILLINGS.—Better than ever ! Come and buy them I Children's Boots, 4 to 13, at the Economy Boot Shops. WA If TED KNOWN, t ' !THAT Mas CORSTON, Millisbb, ~, ■ 09 KEWINOTON HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, . gas a large assortment of Ladles'and Children's Bats, fashionable Shoulder Capes, Costumes, undeMlothlng, eto., that will defy competition. Sentlemen'a Collars, Ties, Haberdashery, etc | Uso,- the cheapest house ln town for Dreßß aiktagV Dress Materials in great variety. Call . md Inspect early. . N.R-Apprentices wanted.



GREAT CLEARING SALE !I! PREVIOUS TO REMOVING TO NEW PREMISES. MILNE & CHOYCE Rospootfully bog to announce that In order to enter upon their Now Promises (now ap proaching completion) with an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, They have dcoided to offer T-HE WHOLE OF THEIR PRESENT WELL-KNOWN VALUABLE STOCK AT SUCH A REDUCTION IN PRICE AS WILL ENSURE A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE HOUSE WILL BE QUITTED. Tho SHOP will bo CLOSED on THURSDAY, Bth INSTANT, For tho purposo of MARKING DOWN. SALE commences FRIDAY, 9th inst. AN EARLY OALL IS SOLICITED. PREMISES CLOSE ON SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 9 p.m. MILNE & CHOYCE, WELLES LEY-STREET. ■VTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. J. MoCarroll's Is tho only Establishment In Now Zoaland whioh makes a speciality of Linens, Damasks. Towels. Diapers, Huckabacks. Handkerchiefs. &c, &c.. in nowest doslfrns and best pattorns. Imported by him direct from tho Irish Manufacturers. The Publio would do well to inspect his goods, which nro offered at tbe lowest possible prices—J. McCarroll, 78. Victoria-street four doors abovo Albert-street R B. HOMBERG, Professor of Music, Upper Pitt-st. (opposite Publio Baths). DR. COBBETT HAS REMOVED From Alfrod-streot to BYMOND3-S_RE__ (opposite Choral Hall). Hours op Consultation: At Homo-9 to 10 a.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. At Aiokin's—l2 to 1 and 4to 5 p.m. When not engaged. NOTICE. DR. WILKINS, F. R. C. S„ CONSULTING! AND OPERATING SURGEON. is at his Surgory for General Practico and Special Practico-Eya. Ear, and Throat Diseases —Mornings and Af tornoona; Bundays. 10 80 to 12 SO. Consultation Foes very moderate. Dr. Wilkins spent seven years at Mooreflelds Eye Hospital, London, under Moasrs Bowman and Crltchett two at Throat Hospital. London, sevon yoors Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and i-iuht years at Eye, Ear. and Throat Infirmary, Melbourne Adjusts Spoctaclos to Sight — Consulting Rooms—Queen-street, Auckland. m O MEET THE TIMES. In oonsequonoo of bo many Drapers Solling-off at Coat Prloo and Under, and not wishing to bo Undersold, and having Bought n Lorae Lot of Cheap Job Linos, I will give my Customors somo Groat Bargains, whioh Inspection will fully bear out:— Splondid Stock White Calico, from 2s lid doz 1,000 yds Good Grey Calico, 2d, worth 3d. or is lid doz 600 yds Strong Wido Flannel, 10_d, worth is 3d Strong Wido Blue Serge, 74d yd Balance Summer Stock of Prints, to dear at Cost Price 1,000 yds Plain and Printed Sateens, ntco pot' terns, at Cost 50 Cloth Tablooovers, prlntod and ombroldorod, to clear; 20 J. discount off marked prioe A Large Stook of Dress Goods, in all Bhades and materials, vory muoh reduced ln prico, from 150 Pairs Blankets, very much reduced, to oloar Large Stock of Umbrellas from Is 6d, Children's from Is Strong Oatmeal Cloth, 5Jd yd 1.600 yds Ginghams, nice pattorns, from i_a, worth __ Ruah Hats.Sid; Large Lot Children's Thread Gloves from 3d pair 10,00a dna _ttu—tft—g. BadacaAjtaulia. dnr. —A Gtrtvit. Bargain __ 350 doz Girls' and Women's Hosiery from od p.iir, worth doublo 51 Men's Strong Twoed Coats, 6s 9d ; do Trou sers. 4s lid pair Men's Tweed Trousers and Vesta, 7s lid; 50 Men'B Strong Tweed Suitß. 19a 6d Boya Knlckcr Suite from 4s 6a; Boys' Tweed Suits, long trousers, 15s Men's Cotton Bhirts from Is; do White Shirts, 3s Dd Men's Strong Flannel Shirts and Drawers, 2s 3d Boys' Felt Hats, la 6d; Men's do, 2s Large Lot of Boys' Straw Hats, to clear, from 9d (half-price) Largo Lot of Remnants, marked very low, to clear. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 288, UPPER QUBBN-STREIgfr J QOSGRAVE & C 0; As future arrangements of our Departments preclude the retention of onr CLOTHING STOCK LATHK THAN THE FOURTH OF NEXT MONTH, And in order that as little as posslblo may be left for AUCTION on that date, wo havo resolved to FURTHER REDUCE TUB ALREADY VERY LOW PRICES OP ODB MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. This will enable all those who wont Clothes to obtain them at CONSIDERABLY UNDER HALF COST PRIGE. This arranement will hold good until 4th FEBRUARY, AFTER WHICH OUR ORDINARY SCALE OF PRICES I WILL BE RESUMED. Note the Address— J. , c OSGRAVE & C°" 204 AND 200, QnEEN-STHBET. ■- " ,". ~.'"",'^ "■"""■■■•■— — ".' _§-_» THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A COMPOUND tXTRACT Of EUOIMOMYN AND PODOPHYLLIN WITH TARAXACUM—IS INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC FOR BILIOUS NESS, TORPID LIVER, DYSPEPSIA, FLATULENCE, AND LOSS or APPETITE. 2S. -D. Pen BOTTLE, •Oi mcwu's, cwtttvsi, au«.u s.rot. kUCUW-f



In consequence of Mr S. R. Keesine's en fSXRS&P&LiF* Ral Ph Hood's cfnoens In the Waikato, the drawing ot his art ___.__>_, _ beoD put offttll the llth instant. nion ha 3 ie, tlnf?.°T oth'? J? 0'vrc to-night is on the sub ject of "Local Opton." when he will fl„-__._v;_ Wr and»« ra^teiS.



..D. F' Evans will sell by public auction now occupied by Mr r n__tZ •?■ilP'WWi US aUottnent h^r__^g'%_^t_S?y?!«_?K_th __ ,? lth !_&&££-*»