SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland-Ms, evening,-; tomorrow m M A^K- 0AoHi=Ar, S -Thiß afternoon, 2.10; to mK"?PA^ OIHKAW-Thi3 afternoon, 3.30; to morrow morning. S.JO.

IHISrSSss,.

ARRIVALS.

iast BVEsrae. Hcrald.'s.s., Savory, torn Groymonth TO-I)AY.

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. rar n i(nW ii Crawford,for Whangarci s^! ™cor b b Johnson, for Whanßarei

IMPORTS.

Per Herald from arormonih, 653 tons coal.

™i! Jmn t«?coats Ghost,from Orewn, with "Svawis C3OJUBW»B^AjtnM Martin, for *SL Herald wU, ffl n f°,n 2SS&A Tr._,n nimliroil from OrPvrnonth at ~TK^^^^wu«sS 1«' c"al fortll° Lidy Joccljn. <m t,r,nnorPlpwilr.i (at OnrlmncrtO olenrod timber. . tliolonafroM Norfolk I*hwd. Thobrlsmntino PenWrd, Mr RynjW. v, ift ir"n" Noumea' ViaTairua. sailed today.

Tho shims Hennlono and Lady Jojolvn wero hauled off into tht> stream tn-dav. Both are ex nortpd to sail on Monday, tho former Tendon, and the latter for Kapler to load for London.

Tho 81 Wellington arrived from TanranKft this morninir with tho followinp passencora:- Gre* no! Mr and Mrs O'Connor. Mr and Mrs Purnir. Miss Griffin-. Tho followlns aro thomovcmont ? c,f theUnioii floinpany's stcamera for nnctweek :-ln arm c. v\l RusioU fncsdsv, 5 n.m.; To Anan. for Ohborne Friday, noon: Ohan, for Oryrmonth. Friday noo"; Irawata. for Port Cha'raer3, Saturday, noon.

LAUNCH.

A. now schooner for tho coastal trade was laiinched from tho North Shore this afternoon. Wo beforo Ravo d mensions and other partl rulars go that it is unnecessary t« reproduco them ' Tho christening ceremony was per formed by Mlsb Ratio Nicol. who named the schooner the " Mlmtba." a Maori word s.gnify ing "Spirit of the Waters."

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kaipaba HEAr.s.-Arrivcd: Devonport and Warnlah, threo-mastctl schooners, bonded. 4irah l'ile Dttrov I'rfiW, Enoicy, schooners; Ada 0. Owen. brlganUno; W. C. Wentworth, a['K UKOPCiUT, this d'ny. - Loading: Annie Wilson, .-avail Pile. Discharging timber to repair Camilla : Wave •Vbatapi', thisdw.-Loadinu: Louise, Look ont l»i?ch:irpinslmllf,st: Waitcmaln. Pout ALBERT. IMS tlivj, T Lo.id,r.K•; Oamain. Tlvt'JJO \, thli day.-LoiAing: M. A. 'Armson

COMMERCIAL.

Evkxixo Star OlTice, thisday. Masana Cuiuink and Taylou held their usual Friday's s'llc of poultry, produce. &.c. and report a good fttteiul:i:-^ -iid i\.ir business (lone in (.11 dopnrtmflnt3. Poultry: Young fowls Is to l" Cd; KiH grown fowls. Is 7d to 5a 6d: ducks. 1, Id to is 101; ismhma chicks, laid; hons with ciuißhw of ohio Us. 75; young Reese 4a. Milch goat, 7a (M. Young pips. 10s Cd to Us. «oU Aniiics lid to L'J'!; f'rio-i,-n::,( s, t'.VA to 2?u; rlunis SitoSM: r.tiicti^.-i-i per dozen; pears. li to "d. I'fo.iiice: Oninuslia toU.d; «recn pin>, 9d ver )■■'•■>:: P'.ivf.c;; Ss i.o Is 3d; bacon itnd nan> Inferior miiillty, lid to 3id ; keg beef, 11 % llrii Xat, £to 3fod ; oata. 3 Gd; ma.ze. 4sfil • brim, Cs; slinr;)?. Cm; cnaiT. 2s Cd ; flour, £>)to£Uloiperton; oatmeal, SiGtl.. Oroccnos: Tea iv hnlf-cliesis. la Jd to 23; tea In boxca, lte tn 21s; suu-nr, »3 to SJcl; kerosene. 1» id to Is lSai mtxdd bWulta. lid to S.J.I; Soap, 8a bd to 15s; candles, 81(1 to S}d. A general assortment of drapery, furniture, fancy goods, &c. all clcaieint-niiee3.Fnt.isSflStorx. -

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Or.oss as unbek— Thw Day. For Whansarei Heads, Kamo, atvi Whangarci, per Macgregor, at 6 p.m. Monday, 28th inst For Waitara, etc., per Oreti, at 7.10 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 8 a m. For "VVaitara. etc., per Anryle, at 11 a in. For London direct, per ship Hermione. at Ip.m. For Oiaborno, Naplot, Wellington, and- Grey mouth, per Herald, at i p.m. For Tauranga, Kotoruu, and Opotikl, per Clansman, at. 5 p.m. For Russell. Kakakawa, Herd's Ppint, Wasga roa and Monfronni, par Wellineton, at 5 p.m. For WWtianirf, Upper MiM, and Tairua, per Glenelg, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 27th tost. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matokana per Rose Caeay. at 10 a.m. Fbi Taranaki, and Southern Forts, i,er Penguin, at 1 p.n* ForOoromandel.perCororaawlel. at 3,30 p.m. For Gißborae and Napier, per Tbomaa Russell, at i p.m. Per Walhora, ai follows:— „ _ For China, Japan, and Continent of Europe, Via Suez, at 3 p.m. ~ _, < For Eussell, Kawakawa, Australian Colo nies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brin disi or Naples, per Orient boat, for letters. etd specially so prepaid and addressed, at i p m For Money Orders, Eeslatesed letters, and Newspapers, at 3 p.m. . „ , Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne only, fttTlfe United' Kingdom mail will be due in London on Tuesday, March 17,1889. Tuebdat, 3rd February. Per B.H, Zealandla, as follows:— ... For Navigators Wands. Bandwloh Islands. United States Of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British and Foreign West Indie*, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at i p.m. Money orders, registered letters emd.news-; papers, at 11.30 v.m, . Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence In addition to the postage, wUI be received by the Mafl Agent on boartf the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mall will bo due in London on Friday, 13th March, 188 S. S. B. BI3S. Chief Postmaster. Chiof Poat-offlce, Auckland.

Meetings. Entertainments. Etc.

January 21,1885. Abbott's Opera House —"Leah tho For saken," 8 p.m. Y.M.C.A.-Dovot!onal Mooting, 7.30 p.m, Theatre Royal-Mr Booth, "Tho Story of My Life." 7.30 p.m. Frencli Literary Chib-Lecturo by Mr A. Villeval, on " French Literature, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

HKRAPATH.-On January 18, athcrrcsldenco, Pilton View, the wife of S. M. llerapath of a son. RKLLY.-OnS.'irdinst., at Symonds-streot, the wife of Thomas Kelly of a son.

Marriage.

MICHAKLS-WHITIC-On January ii, Halph T. Michaels to Fannie K. White; both ot Auckland.

Deaths.

HOLMICS. -On tho 23rd January, 18Sj, mill'ocutod by llro in Klllott-strcct, Homy Holrnos. nrtiat: agod 01 years. ■ Tho l'unorii! will tako plaoo To-morrow (Sunday), the 23th January, 188.). leuyinß tho lmslnosa promises of Mr G. H. JHsaninff. Undertaker. Wolloßloy-streot. at : p.m. Friends will ploaso reoolvo thin invitation.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY, 1885.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs rosistanot, For the futuro In tho distance, And the flood that wo can do.

Very gratifying indeed is last year's record of the Auckland Savings Bank, from whatever standpoint it is viewed. The student of national characteristics, who may have been haunted by fearful visions of probable deterioration of the Angle-Saxon race in these sunny Southern climes, will gladly recognise from the report in another column that the qualities of thrift and forethought are still conspicuous in the people of this colony. Lovers of the land of their adoption will point to it as prov ing indubitably the superiority of New Zealand in ottering to the industrial classes competence and independence ; and enthusiastic Aucklandcrs will find in it evidence of the greater prosperity of this district as contrasted with other parts of the colony. It is noteworthy that, though there were complaints of lack of employment during last year, the increase in the number of deposi tors in the Savings Bank during that time was groater than in any previous year. The total number was 9,751, being an increase of 2,104 during the year—the largest previous increase being 1,029. The total amount at credit of depositors at 31st December last was ,£313,168 12s id, which is an increase of nearly over last year's amount. This sum does not represent the whole savings of Auckland's industrial population, for adding in the amount deposited with the Post-Office Bank we have a total of over half a million sterling accumulated by the working classes of the city and neighbourhood. Two-thirds of the depositors, it may bo pointed out, have only or under to their credit. Of the remaining depositors, there are 1,475 whose deposits are under /jso, 1,027 nave less than and 1,083 '!ave over that amount. When it is added that the 1,083 last named hold just about one-half of Lbs money in the Bank, it will be seen that the great bulk of the depositors—over 8,000 —belong to the -I— -J. :» a - "<■ '•"?"> tl"»i' average deposit being about £?.o each. That the management of the Bank is judicious is testified by the large profits made, and the stable basis upon which the business is conducted. The in terest paid to depositors last year at the rate of 5 per cent, was ;£i?,888 53 Sd, while theamount drawn from mortgages and other sources was^2o,lll 3s lod. The reserve fund has been increased by 50 per cent, at a bound, and now stands at —an ample pro vision for any possible contingency. The accounts of the Sayings Bank will well repay further analysis, which each reader can make for himself —finding, as he does so, great reason for con gratulation.

Tho official account of tUo battlo of Gak dul, as telegraphed by Lord Wolsolcy, and publialiod in another part of this issuo, puts a, slightlf different comploxion upon tho encounter,. According to this, the British force was not taken at a disadvantage, but advanced in square formation to moot tho enemy, leaving the camp baggago and camolsbehind. This is an important divcr genco from tho narrativo supplied by tho newspaper correspondents; but the latter is so consistent and circumstantial that it would be wrong to hastily pronounoo it untrue. Remembering that official roj port* generally, and Sir Garnet Wol seley's in particular, aro not famed for thoir strict adhoronce to fact, it is just possible that the imaginative "specials have beaten Lord Wolsoley in tho accuracy as thoy did in tho apcorl with whiclj thoy reported tho battle, Reader? will regret to learn that the ongago mont proved fatal to tho well-known Colonel Burnaby, whoso " rido to Khiva " showed him to be possessed of indomitable cournire and endurance.

A decided step towards Australian Federation has been made by tho com pletion of a reciprocal tariff agreement between the colonies of Victoria and Tasmania.

The asssts i.n tho case of T. Harkiss, financial agent, are sot down at £885 18s Gd; liabilities, £1,174 6s Cd. In his nxamina tion boforo tho Oflioial Assignee* yesterday, tho bankrupt stated that sojijo time ago he had offered his creditors 5s in the £.' The fir3t dividend was now overdue, awl ho had been unable to meet it.

In connection with tho bankruptcy pro ceedings re Ingram and Co., W. W. Craw ford has beon oxamined bofore the Oflicial Assignee. Mr Crawford etated that it had been contemplated that he should take over Mr Ingrain's sharo in tho business, but owing to financial diflioulties, ho had not done so, Although he had written many orders and letters in connection with the firm's business and signed in their name, it had been done by distinct instruction,not as a part of his duty, which was understood to be confined to tho practical part of the business.

At the Board of Education meeting yesterday afternoon, Miss Langford, at present matron of the Mount Eden Gaol, was appointed lady matron of the Girls' High School. Mies Langford has been in the prison service of the colony since 1880, is thirty years of age, and possesses high testimonials. Miss Landlord was elected by five votes to Miss Hawthorne's three. The last-named lady has with her gisters conducted a large English boarding-school.

One of the greatest losses occasioned by the recent lire in Customs-street outside the losa of the Company s property was that of Mr Herbert's books and architectural draw, ings. Two of the books ware particulrrly rare and valuable, while the drawing and other papers included details of St. George's Chapel, Windsor, one of the finest buildings in the world, &c, and numerous other valued works of art, the collection of a lifo time.

"The City Schools Committee met last evening, Present i Messrs E. Carr (Chair man), Hannan, Gorrie, and McMaster. Letters from the Board announced s—(1) That £14 had been placed to the Com mittee's credit, and that a further sum of £5 would be paid for cleaning of the Train ing School on receipt of a certificate from Mr MeArthur. (2) That the Board approved the recommendation of the Committee re Vere Foster'ssystem for Vand VI standard?. The idraft annual report to be read at the house holders' meeting was submitted and ap !■ proved. The statement of accounts shows receipts £387 7s 7d,and expenditure £Gbl 3s' 7d, leaving a balance of 26 4s.

Superintendent Thomson haa ( gono to Coromajidel on official business, i

At tho meeting of tho City Schools Committee held last night, tho Chairman, Mr E. Carr, was very highly complemented on tho able manner in which ho had per formed Ills important duties, and it is tho unanimous wish that he will officiato noxt year in tho same capacity.

Professor Hugo gave another of his in teresting lectures on physiognomy la«t night in tho Tomporanco Hall, tho subject being "Lips." The loeturor, in ablo and attractive} stylo, described tho signs of character as reon in tlioso organs of tho "human face divino," and afterwards gave practical illustrations of his method of dolinoating character. Jlo lectures again on Monday night, tho subjoct boing "Signs of Love in tlio Faco." Lover* will no doubt form tho bulk of the luidionco on Monday,

Our own correspondent telegraphs from Dun'ulin, in continuation of hi« report of tho W'csloyan Conference, which appears on tho fourth page, that a tomporaneo demonstra tion took place last nigh^it which speeches wero delivered by Hcv. Messrs Olivor, Williams, Isitt, and Garland. *hero is only a half-session to-day, and candidates for tho ministry are boing examined.

Mr S. D. Hanna, engineer of tho Western Springs pumping station, tor^ initiated his connection with tho Cor poration to day, and his successor, Mr (libson, at onco takes his place. Mr Errington, tho Consulting Engineer, has forwarded to tho Town Clerk a ro port certifying that the machinery which was in Mr Uanna's chargo is in "a very efficient sfato," thus re futing tho veiled eliarges mado against the retiring engineer on that head. Mr ] f'lnnti will probably ontor tho sorvico of ono of the local steamship companies.

Tho police woro yesterday informed tliat a man named Christian was lying ill in the Governor Gordon Dining Booms, and that ho required medical attendance Con.-tablo Wliito mado onquiries and learned that Christian, who has boon four yoars in tho colony, b pmll'ering from an injury to his back, caused by an nccidont on tho vessel whilo on his way out hore. He has recently boon working on Mr Nicholl's farm, nine miles from town. It was apparent that Christian was in a bad state, and ho was thoreforo driven to tho Hospital by Con stable Kelly in the ambulance waggon.

A man named Daniel Carter narrowly oscapod drowning by falling ovor fho wharf la^t night while in a stato of intoxi cation. Ho was roscued by Constable Macky and othorc, and undorwent rubbing for threoquartors of an hour before bocamo round. Subsequently Cartor was locked up for drunkonnoss.

At tho annual meeting of tho Anglican congregation of I'apakura, the accounts of receipts and expenditure woro shown to balance ovenly. Mr R. J. Willis was nom inated as minister's warden, and Mr W. Smith re-elected people's warden. It was statod that tho cito for a parsonage had been purchased at a cost of iflO, and that £70 was in hand towards th 3 building of a parsonage Voton of thanks to Miss Willis, organist, Mr \V. Smith, and Rev. O. llow lett torminatod tho proceedings.

A vory pleasing ccromony took placo on Thursday night at the mooting of tho Star of Auckland Lodge, No. 20, 1.0.0. F., of Now Zealand. Aftor tho installation of ollicors for tho current term, Bro. W. A. Harvey, the nawly elected N.G., in tho name of tho members of tho lodgo, presented I'ast I'ennanent Secretary Bro. K. Sinclair Allan, who had been elocted V.G., with a very handsome Past Secretary's jewel, in recognition of services rendered to tho lodgo during ttic three years ho had held office as Permanent Secretary, and complimented him on the very efficient manner in which he had kept tho books of the lodge. Bro. Allan suitably returned thanks.

A handsotno banner has been paintod by Mr Holland, to tho order of the Hibernian Society, at a cost of upwards .CIOO. Tho Society intend celebrating the unfurling of tho now banner by a banquet, to bo held on tho 2Sth inst.

Sergeant Gnmb'.o is again on tho war path as Inspector under the Employment of Females Act. Ho was engaged on a raid upon factories whero girlß wero supposed to bo at work after hours whon we went to pro™. One unlucky tailor was detected in tho act of breaking tho law in tho first ton minutes of tho Sergeant's cruise.

Admirers of cricket gonorally liavo pur chased a vory handsome sllvor-mountcd bat for proco».i>.itto.» to I£. Mills for his guoil play against Canterbury. It was to bo presented on tho Domain Cricket Ground, >>y Mr K. J. Yates, at 2.,'J0 to-day. It in also reported that tho members of Robinson's eleven inland making Mills a present for hia marvellous bowling on that occasion. Mr Steel will also bo prcscntod with a bat from Our Boys Club for his grand batting this season.

Tho Kov. T. \Y. Dunn, of I'ukcltolio, is at prosunt on a toinportinco mission to Whiinpa roi, i.Uo Bay of Lslandp, and other localities in tli-) northern parts of the province Ho lectures on tho evils of intemporanco in tho largest centres of population, and stirs up tho friends of t!io total nbntinenco causa to exert thomsulvcs in the suppression of dremkennesa, with its concomitant ovite. Public-houses in the vicinity of sawmills and other public works in the northorn districtn aro slid to be still great snares to tlioao who earn thoir broad by tho sweat of thoirbrow.and who lavish thoir money frcoly upon alcoholic Uovoragcs. Mr Dunn is, howovor, oxpected to enlighten many of theso pooplo as to tho proprioty of taking tlio plodgo.

Tho annual mooting of All Snints' parishionora was hold last ovoning, Rev. \V. Calder presiding. From tho annual re port it appeared that tho attendances at services had Improved, that the communi cants had incroased in number by fifty per cenfc., and that tho Sunday school attend ances both thero and at Baytiold wero more numerous*. Reference was made to tho im provements effoctcd during tho year, and wants wero indicated in the direction of [Hunting tho church and providing addi tional troble voices for the choir. The state ment of accounts submitted by Mr Lusher showed: —Balance from la3t year, £916s sd; offertories, £493 3» 3d ; pow rent',£22o 10a; miscellaneous, £57 19s; subscriptions for extending church, £203 12s 6d ; amount borrowod on new loan, £255 10s ; proceeds of social gathoring, £22 58 Bd ; subscrip tions towards expenses of missionors from England, £15; total, £1277 10s 7d. Dis burfiemonts, £1251 9s 3d. Bnlanco in hand and in bank, £2(5 7s 4d. Mr Langs ford was nominated as minister's warden, and Mr Lusher re-elected people's warden. Tho following wero elected vestrymen :— Messrs D. F. Evans, Henderson, It. T. Warnock, Calvort, G. Cruickshnnk, C. Macindoe, Gregory, Taylor, Dalton, and Dr. Bayntun. Messrs E. Lewis and Furby wore elected auditors.

Professor Tucker, at the Board of Edu cation moating yestorday, introduced his motion (the text of which has already been publishod) regarding- tho alterations in the scholarship regulations. In tho course of his remarks he pointed out that tho scheme that fie proposed substituted two sets of examinations instead of one. The junior scholarship would be open to all pupils at tending primary schools whoso age shall not exceed 13 yearn and 6 months. As it would bo tonablo for three yeara,the scholur would have reached the ago of 10, when he would bo ablo to matriculate. The senior scholarship was to be open for competition to all persons of the ago of 1,6 and 6 months who had previously obtained a scholarship or certificate of proficiency. It was proposed, in tho aenior examina tion, to award only half tho number in tho junior. This fact would stimu late the energy of tho competitors. Those who were successful would have two years more education at a secondary school, and would be prepared to compete for University scholarships. A discussion ensued, which was taken part in by Pro fessor Aldis, Messrs J. M. Clark, Theo. Cooper, and Moss, and eventually further consideration of the matter was postponed till February 13th; in the meantime, the opinion of the Minister of Education and tho Attorney-General is to be obtained as to the legality of the proposed alteration, To the Editor: Sir,—ln Ingram and Co.'s bankruptcy, you published Mr IriJ gram's and Mr Crawford s evidence in jour last night's issue. I am Mr Ingram's partner, and I cannot understand why my evidence should bs suppressed, I ask you to print this latter, aa well as my evidence, ■ in justice to Mr Craw/ord, a highly-talented engineer, who has done his level best to pull through the business of the firm, and would have succeeded very shortly had it not been so heavily handicapped. His abilities, at least, are wsithy of recognition, and he has certainly sacrificed his own interests to benefit the concern.—J am, #0., Philip Glover, [The evidence was not inserted for want of Bpace,—Ed. E.S.]

Dr. York lectures in the Opera House to morrow evening on "Individuality, Love and Marriage." Thk Tidy Housewife.—The careful, tidy housewife, when giving her house its spring cleaning, should hear in mtnd that the dear in mates are more precious than housos; their sys tems need cleaning by purifying the blood, regulating the stomach and bowels, and aha Bljould know that therp nothing that will do it so siiucly as Hop Bitters, the purest and best of all medicines, took for,

THE ANNUAL REGATTA.

Tun Regatta Committee mot last owning, and fixod the courses for various events which are to take place on Thursday next. The course for the Champion Whalobuat Race is to be from tho eastern Bide of tho Railway Wharf round flagboats moored in lino near tho Watchman and back, finishing on south side of flagship. This will un doubtedly bo tho great event of the day, and can bo viewed from numerous eleva tions both on the northern and southern shores of tho harbour to tho eastward of Queen-street Wharf. Various attractions at Birkenhead and Northcoto will, no doubt, mako these places very popular. Tho Ferry Company would do well to have all their available steamers brought info service. In our advertise ment columns will be found full particulars of overy raco, with times for starting, lists of prizes, courses, &c. Tho Committoo adhcro to th<ur decision fixing tickots to the flagship at 10s oach. Mr Impey's band will provido music on tho flagship, and the catering will be dono by Mr T. McEwin. Tho Union Company having declined tho Committee's suggestion re their silver cup, it is to go with tho Whalebcat Ka;e on the condition formerly made, viz., that it is to be won twice in succession, or throe times at intervals, before becoming the absolute property of tho winners. Mr James Dacre has boon olocted a member of tho Committee in place of Mr R. E. Isaacs, who has re signed ;Mr D. Gouk, Treasurer; Captuin D. H. McKenzio, D. Gouk, and T. Hender son, jun., handicappera ; and Mr T). Gouk will attend to the sealing down of ballast. Entries will bo received on Tuesday oven ing at the Waitemata Hotel, from 8 till 9.30 o'clock.

Mr S. Coomboa ha 9 kindly consented to exhibit tho cups presented to tho Regatta Club in tho window of hia Queen stroot shop this evening. Program mos for tho Regatta, containing full particulars of entries for all races, along with Hags and colours, courses, prizes, etc., will bo printed at the Star Office and sold on the Wednesday evening and Thurs day morning at 6'd each. More trouble has arisen in connection with tho Champion Whalcboat Kace. Several of tho boats intended for entry have boon moaaured, and it is assorted that some have been found to bo ueficient. Tho Wuitsraata boat is reported up to requirements, tho Wairoa boat three inches too shallow, the North Shore boat threo inche.i too shallow, and tho Ponsonby boat half-an-inch too shallow' Tho latter is now in the buildor's hands, having her seats moved forward in order to bring tho weight up forward, and so porinit her to trim evenly, Sho can also bo raised easily half an inch, but how three inches are to bo made up in tho two other boats, it is difficult to conceive.

One of the Thames crews arrived ycaterday,and have put up their boat at the WostEnd Rowing Club's'ehed. The second crow, were expected to come up this after noon. They will probably house their boat along at the same place. The Wairoa crew havo secured quarters at Pearce's Hotel, North Shore.

Tho Potono Naval crow aro now en route from Wellington for the Whaleboat Raco hero, bringing with them tho new whole boat just completed for them. To tho Editor: Sir,—Kindly allow me spaco for a word or two re your remarks on the reason of tho Onehunga Rowing Club not entering a crew for the :whaleboat raco on tho 201 h. As you have correctly stated, the roason why wo are not going to enter a crew to compete is on account of the raco being only lour milea. We consider that our crew would not bo able to do jußtico to themselves or Club in so : Hhort a race. Our boat is so much heavier than aomo of the boats that have been built specially for this regatta that wo consider, we could not com pote successfully unless the distance woe six or eight miles. You state that you beliovo wo havo miscalculated the distance. Woll, porhaps we havo, but wo know just what our boat and our men can do ; so instead of being " too valiant," as you stylo us, wo consider discretion tho bettor part of valour, and so refrain from competing. Had tho raco boon what it waa at first understood to bo, we would most certainly have ontoved a crow, and dono our be«t to win the race nnd the championship.— Yourc, &c , Oi'.o. 11. • Jamks, Hon. Sec. Oiichunga Rotting Club.

ABBOTT S OPERA HOUSE.

At tho Opara Houso last ovening, Lovoll's omotional play, "Love's Sacrifice," was pro duced. There was a largo attendance, and tho performance was much appreciated. Mrs Lewis.as Margaret Elmore,played with great ability and an admirable conception of tho character, which provoked repeated applause. Mr Wilson Forbes did justice to tho difficult part of Matthew Elmoro, and Mr Harry Douglas, as Paul Lafcmt, ap peared to advantage throughout. Mr St. Lawrence's St. Lo was a feature of the play, being a most interesting and amusing impersonation, while Mr B. D. Hay garth's conception of the part of Joan Ruse was highly praiseworthy, and Mr Hoyto appearoa as Eugone do Lorno, and gavo a creditable rendering of the part; Mr Rolfo, us Friar Doininio; Mr Charles Thompson, as Dr. Viray and Morlne ; Miss Weir, as Hennonnio de Vermont; Mrs J. P. Ifydcs,as Manou; and Miss Chrissie Poachy, as Jenny. This ovening " Leah the For saken " will bp produced.

THE TEMPERANCE MISSION.

Mr R. T, Booth's second tomporanee nicotine in Auckland was held \n the Theatre Royal last night before a crowded audience. The Rev. Thomas Adams pro sided, and Mr 11. Tudohopo led the choir, which numbered about 100 persons. A telegram was read from the Secretary of tho Wesloyan Conferenoo, communicating that body s cordial welcome to Mr Booth, and expressing its sympathy and best wishes for the success of the Gospel Tem poranco Mission. Mr Booth then pro ceeded to deliver his address, in the courso of which ho pointed proudly to tho results of tho whisky war instituted in 1873 by tho women of America. The womon had closed hundreds of public houses, and so deeply did they stir public feeling that thero were now two States which con tained in the very bed rock of thoir con stitutions a prohibition against the salo and manufacture of drink. Tho lecturer then wont on at some length to speak of the success of his own mission In England. In 1883 tho revenue from liquor was three millions sterling less than that of the previous year, and tho Post Offieo Savings Bank deposits wero three millions sterling more. Mr Booth then passed on to assail tho drinking habits of society. At the closo of the lecture 131 persons signed the pledge, .and 184 donned the ribbon of biuo. To night Mr Booth will toll " The Story of My Life," and tomorrow evening he lectures in the Choral Hall.

TABLE TALK.

To earn your board- Saw wood. " Leah " in the Opera House to-night. Sir Julius Vogel's health is still im , proving.' Interesting meeting of Hospital Com mittoe on Monday Great infant sickness in Wellington just now, resulting from impure water. Mr Booth tells the story of his life in the Theatre to-night. Government Insurance Board's first meet ing was held at Wellington yesterday. Ilev. T. M. Humphreys is starting a boys' school at Remuora. Advance Sleepy Hollow ! The valuation of Nelson has increased by £4,069 since last year, Gerald Massey started his leotures in Dunedin last nightj subjeot, "Robert Burns." ! A servant girl named' Eliza Ireland is in custody on suspicion of causing the recent fire at Leeston, Canterbury. ' ' ' It is said that of' tba 27 ,translators of the new version of the Old Testament', 12 have ■ died during the work, ' ' ' Captain Jfaulkner, of th,o ship Warwick, is being sued for £15 damages Dy a sailor, whom he assaulted on the voyage. A woman may not tell her age, but her age is less considerate, It tells on her. By 2,103 votes against 283, Christchurch ratepayers yesterday agreed to ,the proposal of the Corporation to borrow £25,000 for permanent works. , Joseph Davis, a Blenheim publican, has ' been committed for trial for altering a cheque given by a customer frem £2 to £12. Accused, who is a man of property, is out on bail. A cripple named Con O'Brien, who could not swim, was nearly drowned the other day by getting out of his depth in Whaka rewarewa lagoon, Ohinemutu. He was rescued by Harry Seerup, in a very ex hausted state, ,

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABLE—COPYRIGHT). Austrian Penal Transportation. ~~' London, January 23nl.—Tho Auakwiii authorities nre inqnirinß into Uio advis ability of establishing a trans-ocean punal settlement. Tho Egyptian Control.—Fronch Pro posals Agreed to. LONDON', January 2:!.—After further eon sideratior, the Cabinet have decided to accept the Fronch counter-proposals on tho basis of the parleying proceeding ; theroon. The Cabinot offers to guarantee !tho required loan for Egypt, but regrets the principle of the multiple control of the Povvors in that country. Kocovory of tho Gorman Emperor. ;. Beumn, January 23.—Latest bulletins announco v decided improvement in Kmporor's health. Union Bank Dividend. London, January 21.—The Union Bank of Australia has declarod a dividend for the past half-yoarat the rate of 1G per cent, per annum, and carries forward and placss to the reserve £39,000. The Murder of Bank Officials. Perth (West Australia), this day.—Tho murder of Mr Ankotoll, the manager, and Mr Ban-up, the accountant of tho Union Bank of Australia at liocbourno, was com mitted on the 12th instant. Both victims wero asloop at tho time they were killed. Tho cause of the outrage is as yet a com plete mystery, but tracks which have been discovered in tho vicinity are being fol lowed up.

Imperial Federation Advocated. Sydney, this day.—A banquet was given on Thursday night to tho Hon. W. B. L'alley at Nundlo. In his speech on the occasion tho Attorney-General strongly ad vocated Imperial federation.

THE LATE BOATING DISASTER.

(i!Y TELEGRAPH—OWN COUREST'ONDKNT.)

Helensville, this day. Johnny Harrison, ono of tho Wairoa whaleboat crew, who was capsized in tl o yacht Fay, had tho good fortuno to pick up his coat, containing his watcli and chain, whilst coming down in the Darham to-day. Murphy took cramps.

SUPREME COURT. - Yesterday (Concluded).

CIVIL SITTINGS.

The Pukckura Block Dispute.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

Ts Kaihi and Others v. Grice and O'l'iikks. —Application to declare a certain Crown grant null and void, Messrs H. D. Aell, W. Hay, and J. M. Alexander for plaintiffs, Mr H. Williamson for the Attorney-General, and Mr B. Hesketh for defendants. The concluding witnesses called yesterday afternoon wero E. B. Walker (agent for Grice and Bonn, the defendants) and two native owners. Mr Heskoth said that the only evidence he had to offer would bo supplementary to that adduced on behalf of the plaintiff^. His Honor inquired if it was intended that tho Court should hear the arguments of counsel, or if it wero merely intended to havo tho case in a form to be remitted to and argued boforo tho Court of Appeal, Ho could not bo expected to give judg mont without hearing the arguments. Mr Bell said that unlessllis Honor pressed them to remit tho caso to the Court of Appeal, they would accept judgment from him. As the vacation was now at hand, the arguments might bo taken at the first sitting in banco after it was over. His Honor repliod that no was not afraid to take the caso singlo-handod. Mr Bell remarked that in that caso they would ask him to hear tho arguments and dolivor tho judgment. His Honor subsequently, in ruling out certain questions as irrelevant, said they seemed to him to be merely an attempt to get in ovidonco affecting the prejudices of tho English judges, boforo whom tho ease would eventually go.

This Day.

On the Court resuming at 10 o'clock tin 8 morning, Mr Moskcth offered evidence by calling Harry Travera Owen, who doposed that in IStiO ho was in charge of the Pukckura and Puakoa blocks. About the middle of that year he was removed to the charge of the (Jambridgo Militia. He returned to the blocks in question in 1871. The witness was then examined with reference to the legal position in which the blocks then stood.

John Edwin Macdonald, chief judge of the Native Lands Court,gave evidence as to such transactions connected with both blocks as had como before him in his official capacity. He also remarked that ho hoard one of the witnesses yesterday mako a statement as to certain facts upon which ho had made to himself a diametrically opposite explanation. Ilori Wirihana, oijg of tho grantcos of the Fukekura and Puakoa blocks, and Edward Hammond (Registrar of the Nativo Land Court, Auckland), wove tho remaining wit nessej.

Mr Hammond took occasion to express surprise at tho ovidenco given yesterday by Judge Rogan, inasmuch as it was not con sistent with a conversation ho had with him three days ago. This being tho dofondaHt's case, tho trial was adjourned till tho 13th of March noxt.

Pknetana ajjd Otijkjss v. Hera Poiu pohi and Grick and Bunt.—Motion for injunction and application 'that a 1 certain Crown grant be declared null arid void. Tho same counsel appeared, and jt was agreed that tho evidence arid documents offered in (the preceding caso should apply to thjs onp a|ep. ' ' The caso was thon siipilarly adjourned. The Court adjourned till tho 18th of March,

POLICE COURT.— This Day.

(Bcforo H. G. Beth Smitli, Esq., R.M ) POLICE Okfbncbs Act. I— Theresa King, a Iflrl ot 15, wan lined 10a for disorderly conduct. Ooorgo Carter, 10s; and Roia, a Kanaka, obscono lansruaijo on tho wharf. Prisoner spoke Knglish and said ho was a native of Tahiti; ho unfortunately got drunk.—Tho captain of tho Explorer said the prisoner was an articlod seaman; he sworo In vory plain Knglldli by tho side of tho wharf, in tho hearing of a number of porsons.—Prisoner said ho aHked for money and was refused, ho then did a bit of roneh English. —The Captain said ho had drawn £11 already, and being drunk ho refused.—Fined 10s and costs.

Faiuno in Duty-.—Laurence Tierney was chartfo with neglecting to support liis wife and family.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for tho wife, and said that Tierney had moans, but ho understood ho had mot with an accident, end could not app?ar. Constable McClellan do scribed tho accident Tiorney fell from a loft, and was considerably injured.—Remanded until Wednesday noxt.

Breach of Railway Beg ulations.—Thomas Lupton, dCßOiibod as a carter, was charged with unlawfully and wilfully driving a pair of horses and a vehiolo across the railway crossing at Nowmarkct on tho Uth instant, when an engine attached to a numbor of carriages and waggons was approaching within a quarter of a milo from the orosaing, contrary to the statute as in such oase provldod.—Mr Theo. Cooper for the pro-.0 ---cution and Mr F. Earl, instructed by Mr Browning, pleaded not guilty.—Mr Cooper opened the caso, and said tnero was no doubt but that defendant did drive across the lino as stated, as the engine struck the leader and killed tho lioi so. The case was brought under the Public Works Act. and was brought to show carters and others that in such cases, thoy are responsible for their reckless conduct. It might have been an error of judgment, but this was a wilful act; the horse waß not Mr l.upton's pro perty, and he waß under the influence of drink at the time of the accident, as would be shown in evidence.—Patrick Neville deposed that he was an engine-driver. Ho was running the 3.9 train from Auckland to Henderson. Ho remembered the aocidsnt at the second crossing at 5.6 p.m. He was driving at the ordinary rate, within the prescribed limits. He blew h'S whistle when under the bridge, and opened it again before he got to the i econd crossing, and kept it open until he struck the horse. There werenioecarrlagesattachedtotheengine.Hesaw the horses and dray, but the drlvec would not stop, and shook the rains to make his horses go quioker. Tho engine struck the horseand carried it Borne distance up the line. Hud he stopped it would have been fatal to the men. Ho shut off Bteam and brought the train to a stand. The noree was taken off tho oow-eatcher, and auo. jequently died.-By Mr^atl! Was 6 minutos lata ai Kewiuarkot. Was Rom* 17 miloa an hour. Thb average speed i 8 from 15 to 20 mtlea an houi'. Kept Ms wliisilo open from tho first' to the seooJid crossing, Booing tho man ao proaching danger. Lupton roieht have pullod up andravoided the accident.-William TfioSas Smith, fireman, and Thos. Manning, fireman on the train at the time of the accident, gave cvi" denoe -Robert Strong, fruiterer, Parnellßaw defendant, who appeared the wtfrse toy «,! nkT? 7' M. r 3 ar/' ao'doubt about the state of defendant. He could not ?Um dir£ eCt;i and M fell aown twice.iwS: fV«, K. enP. edsr' engineer, corroborated j and tont Iwn^? 06 «lvon, bsr Mr Coorn.* Res" v. v n,«ino<'r, and James Mack, copperam'th E^l CR»M°l odtheiT o,'; or the Prosenution.-Mr S ™™l^w WWould. ouldJ !all a V umbeT ot witnesses toe oifencof defendant dld dot wUfully commit (Left sitting.)

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE.

Man Suffooatod In Elliott-street.

A- outbreak of lire opuutcil HhorUy boforo i o'clock tliif morning it) :i house in Elliot L- Btvoot,loasod ivy AfrMcKinloy, sign-painter, The alarm was given when ihu flamofl were breaking througli the roof, and the Firo Brigade, under Senior Foreman Harloy was on tho ground within a minute or two after ward*. The fire had obtained a good hold of tho building, but it could not make any headway against the immense volume of water poured upon it. Ten minutes, therefore, saw it practically extinguished. Tho build inr' is a two-story one, iti Elliott-street, close to tho Market entrance. It is leased by Mr MoKinlay from the owner, Mr David Kcan, who is a jeweller in Messrs Kohn's employ at Wellington. Mr McKinlay used the ground lloor on tho northern bido as a workshop, while tho upper lloor was lot to Mr Davis, saddler, also as a workshop; while Mr J. 11. Holmes, scenic artist of Abbott's Opera House, had his workshop in the samo portion of the building, and elept in the front room. Mr Harrid, who is in bad health, resided with his family in the southern division of the block. Mr Hams, it may be mentioned, was removed safely from the burning building while tho firo was in progress. Immediately after the flames had been extinguished, the cus tomary search was made through the building, when the naked body of Holmes was found lying on its back on tho floor up stairs. It was not scorched, but the skin had peeled off from tho intense heat. It was evident that death had been caused by suffocation. Several magazines, partially charred, wore found by his pillow, leading to the inference that he had been reading in bed, and had set the place on fire. Holmes, who was upwards of tixty years of age, is said to have two daughters in Sydney. The romainsof the deceased were allowed to remain in the building, ponding the in quest which was to have been held this afternoon. Tho building which has sus iainoil comparatively alight damage, was insured in the South British office for £250. The contents of the building wore not very nerioualy injured.

MISS GENEVIEVE WARD.

Tins talented actress and the able com pany by which she is supported closed a successful season of three weeks in Wel lington last night, and after a short stay at Napier will como on to Auokland, opening on Monday, 2nd February. Miss Ward's histrionic reputation stands very high, and tho laurels" which she has won in Eng land, America, and Australia aro still pro erved fresh by her wonderful powers. Tho "Thoatre," a London publication, says of her appearance in tho metropolis :—" The success of Miss Ward is bayond question ; and it is a most excep tional character. . . . Miss Ward's por-

formanco is brillhnt with intellectual character, beautitul. with refinement, nervous and sjecl-like with indomitable purpose and icy glitter, fearfully intense with passion, painfully true to an alllicting ideal of reality, and at last splendidly tragic. And it is a shining example of ductile and various art." This Miss Ward is supported by Mr W. H. Vernon and a j powerful company.BS will bo seen by the full j cast of characters advertised in our columns ( to-day for the opening play, " Forget-me-, Not." Booking for the season has already ■ made active progress, and thote who wish to enjoy the rare intellectual treat which is promised by this visit should not delay in leaking application at the box office. For the opening night tho house is already pretty well taken up, proving that the high reputation of Miss Ward is known and appreciated here.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. Camuria.—Quartz was broken down yester day at the intermediate level, s wheu four pounds of specimens wcro obtained from the hapging wall vein, and the/footttall leader maintained its heavily appearance, besides showiilg frequent colours oi gold. The sinkingvg the shaft has been finished, and timberin j^bperations are now proceeding. The manager«xpects to commence excavating tho chamber of tho new level on Tuesday.

Caledonian Low Level.—Tho northern and southern crosscuts are 2CO feet and 255 feot in length respectively, and both are penetrating favourable sandstone country. Nkw Maxukau.—Small parcels of speci mens are being obtained from tho leading stope on tho leader at the battery lovel. COKOMANDEL. MaNAIA. — Blackmore and p.arty got some rich gold on tho low level. Lloyd and McDonald have a splendid show two miles from Blackmore.

SPORTING NEWS.

Uolcnsvillo Turf Club Races,

The following acceptances and nominations have been received for tho Helonsville meet ing, which takes place on Thursday next: —

Hubdlrs.—Azim, lCst 121b; Snnray, lOst 21b; Mignonette, '.Ist 21b ; Fisherboy, Oat; Claude, 9at; Frivolity. Oat . ■ Cup. - Linda, Bst 121b: Alarlc. Bst 41b; Mystory, 7st 121b; Winnie, 7st 101b ; Golden Crown, 7st; Claude,- 7st. • ' ■

Flying Handicap.—Linda. Oat lib: Mystery. Bst ■ Rifleman, 7st 121b; Winnie. 7ct 121b; Alnrle, TstTlb; KilloenAUannah, TsUld; Mazurka,7Btj Claude, 73t; Stinray; 7st 81b. ■ < Publicans' Purse.—Linda, 9st lib; Mystery, Bst2lb: Winnie. Bst; Azim, Tat 81b; Makiril 7st; Mazurkn; Tst:' uoldon Crownr 78t jUlaude, 7st. MitoE^r—Rifloman, Tip.Makiri, Killcon Alan nan, DoonioranK, Vortex, Barney, Fishorboy, Mazurka. '

TELEGRAMS.

Thames, this doy,-rrAt tho annual meet ing of shareholders of the Thames River Steam Navigation Co., tho transactions of the past year showed an actual loss of £253. A resolution was passed authorising the directors tc dispose of any or all of the Company's vessels, should a suitable offer be received.

In tho case brought by the1 liquida tors of the Hobson Company against defaulting shareholders for calls due, the evidence disclosed great laxity in the management of the Company's affairs and it ,was shown that only a minority of directors had attended the meeting at which the call was authorised, and the plaintiff was accordingly nonsuited.

Wellington, this day—Tha sentence on Waring Taylor, who was yesterday found guilty en the Becond charge, has also been postponed until tho July sittings to allow reserved points to be decided by the Appeal Court, The other charges will not be heard until the previous cases are disposed of.

Christchurcii, this day.—The directors of the Southern Cross Petroleum Company report the receipt of advices from their works stating that the 4J inch pipes are now being used in the continuation of No. 3 bore, and that the depth on Wednesday was 570 feet.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

THE BATTLE OF GAKDUIj'^ Lord Wolsclcy's Report. ■ (i:v i-\i.!,t'-v(,vnuiu:,\ London, Jasmar|f The official telegram from Lord W \S states that, on Saturday Uwt, thnß*. column under Colonel Stewart inßlrfj complete defeat on 10,000 Mnli,^., »i occupied the position at the Abukela IV«ti between Gakdul and Metammeh r i Stewart, leaving the camels and'iKfii at the camp, advanced in a Bq-jnljS whole force being on foot, ji h '' flanked the enemy, who charged bn under a withering fire, "and - cccded in penotrating the tft oH square. Tho British troops \/fy> mirnbly steady, and maintained a btM hand fight with the rsbels, who at X were driven off completely defeated* Sf the fighting was proceeding on the Ui other parts of the square were firinglM on tho enemy, who were finally j^f leav'ng eight hundred dead and iniiffl wounded. The Hussars have sinceoS the enemy's position at AbuttlßS Colonel Stewart is now advanM Metammeh. * Tho liritish Loes.-Colonel Bnnn. Killed. TtW The British loss is nine officers Mltf' eluding Colonel Burnaby ; nine wij|l including Captains Viscount St, Visa and Earl Airjie ; sixty-fivo men ki)l2 eighty-five wounded. Colonel Sfc»u;ii lieves that his victory will disbeitfffi enemy, and that in the futuro fightijM be less obstinate on their part. °

WRECK OF THE ANNABEL.

The official inquiry was resumed ynfcj afternoon before H. G. Seth Smith | R.M., and Captain Prater, Nautical BeSßor. -'■"?3^|';1 Jolm Christie Smith, Hailp.-iur-inale the Kaipara, said he had hold tho ap*. ment five years. His experience «i(§ over 15 years in connection with tat vessels. Remembered the Anu'aWiwf on upon the Tory Shoal. On thalfif was piloting the Mary Ann Ani up the Wairoa River. Bad an h'jt knowledge of the position of the'! marks on the North Head. unfinished beacon was 20ft in fog and showed agaira the sky. Tha,;flji on the 2nd January, Btood castwarja line of landmarks, about 80 yarn flagstaff was nearest the lighthouse^S beacons further inland. (Sketch pis] tion produced.) The flagstaff had m been shifted. He thought it wnia'i 18S4. It was one of thejandm^ffl the channel. Had not Bait's "P; but iv Captain Johnson's report.jp^M survey he believed he did put in fte staff. Mr Williamson read de&j from " Pilot," page 128. Witniei' is correct. He received a notico ttij lighthouse was substituted forifj staff. Tho lighthouse occupie»,tl tion that the flagstaff did. Had ox the present landmarks to aseiuiam i directed to a clear passage out to J was a well-defined channel. Ifc coo point out the exact spot of the wred j was not there at the time, andjst , waa broken up before his retuJ^K ■ not think the sboal had shifts I i n the last 15 yetirs. The banjssJ touched at the same spot. There is it tide in the channel coming upsomg Was not aware that any vessel F# previously wrecked there. Heihffl liminary inquiry into tho iwjA Annabel. Cross-examined by Mr S. HeslOT Wave (Captain Christian) andjji (Captain Helgeson) had since jonbtli By the Bench; Made no surrerj shoal to ascertain if tho edite was it tho line of beacons. -H, John McKenzie, formerly ';;3JH master, deposed to having had 21 y^ perience in the Channel and harbour then described the mode of ciiteriji harbour before the sailing (Jirectioij) made. He believed the shoalgi rhiftcd in his time. Mr Williamson said this was nll:f dence he could adduce for Mr HiH||| Mr Hoskcth said ho intended tow tain MacKenzie, of the Louise, in dot The Bench therefore decidcd:sjiil| the inquiry until Wednesday n°xf) consider if the meantime whether lifjj of the Annabel had anything to rcpijfl Adjourned until tho 28th inatjijl o'clock.

LATEST CABLEGRAM.

(BY CABLE.-copyni(jirrj-'' Bootmakers' Strike SeraHH Melbourne, this day.—The boo&l strike at Ballarat has boeii A Customs Federation. Hobakt, this day.—A rccipnxa) ; 4 agreement has been signed lictwocnVw and Tasmania, but requires ratifidkn the Parliaments of the two colooiwS uuderstood that Tasmania madojjja cessions to Victoria, _ ( '*fajj

ONEHUNGA SUMMER MEETING.

Stewards : Messrs Wobb, 'Ofjß BrookUold, Robinson, Daloy, Sm|J 8 Wattio, Ncilson, Rowe, and Adaowm Mr F. Ltuvry. Stahtku : Mr 0. AM&, Clrbk op Scales: Mi- Dalo>. Caw Course : Mr Gasoy. tfANMCiQWUtf Committco. TotalizatobSii:w*Bft-!*s Rowe, Brookfield, and Oatos 'TufflH Mr Doro. Tkiasubbb : JAx Brookfldirf: The Summer Meeting of the^B Racing Club is taking place at-tMdß' recreation reserve this aflaroiggf tho most favourable circn'msfaM^l weather is all that could bo-dwQJH sun?s warm rays being tompcreOt beautiful cool breezd, while tho «t(m» of the1 pubKc'iß Ver^ laVge.' 'O'^gHj fcovy'rispeotSle are in ■'the gteat mii^B ' OnehLjng/i ap'd the ' surrgundfi^ißjß districts are' also repi^ntffllP following results reached: us*!>§|Bß: J of our going to press ; — ~31 MAIDEN PLATE of iSsovs ! t^fc that have nevor won an advertteepß^ ceodlng 2030V3. 1J miles. NomlilHjOT Worm (Wattie) ... ~.'^ Catch-'em-if-you-can ... Jj|. Seven started. TOTALISATOR CUP HANDJC^f 20sovs. and 30sovs. added. •■l:SfflSßP J tion, Isov.; acceptance, 2gov£||9 , Mignonette ... ... -.•i/raj® " { These only started. H HURDLE RACE HANDIdIJSK second horse to receive saov%sSfflßH| over nine flights of hurdlee;?p|g^H| miles. Nomination, Isov.; accepUKgn

House Burned Down.

Dunedin, .this "^'A'^jHl Castle-street, owned by Jan ics I*'siw occupied by Win. Younc, was fire this morning. Yourip %oe jssfflwfi iISO in the South British Offii - j Pedestrian Oompetltica- A At four this morning H&nooc^H walked 31 miles 3 laps, and SmtohH

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1885

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THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A COMPO.UHD tXTHOOT OF EUONOHYN AfUJ PODCPHYLUN WITH TftRAXACUM-IS irCOMPAB-.SLY TH£ BEST TONIC FOB BIUOUB NBS9. TOSPtD lIVEH, dY3PEPS:A, FLATULENCE, AMD LOSS OT APPETITE. 2s. 60. PEB DOTTLE, M MCWK'S. WttttWK, GU«» SlM.fl. W£naMSß_ -O ED BOOT! EBD BOOT! OT3ANDSBI^S AND SHOES.! VICTORIA-STREET. GOING OUT oIFtHH BUSINESS. IMMENSE SiLE~BOOTS and SHOES. Will bo eont'niioil until » OJ.di.AL>. aNCS IS El-UfECTKD. and at sunh prices as will astonish the Publio. Remember the KBD BOOT. \ 10- TOKIA-STBBBT. T Amir* AND GENTS' ENGLIBH, FRKNCH, GEKMAX BOOT 3 AND SUOKS. LAWN TENKI3 AND SAND SHOES. FOR CASH ONLY. H. SA"WKINS. January 21, 1885. ttt, p, 0 G 1 L V I E, DRAPER, . MILLINER, HOSIER, GLOVER, &c. ■■"•: ,'&&'\: ■/V:». &0 . All Goo4s mtu-ked in plain figures, at lowest possible profit. : ' ; Victoria house, VICTORIA STREET EAST. "PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. gALB OF BLOCK HOUSE, OTAHUHU. CrowJi Lanaa Office, . Auckland, 21ut January, 1880. ' I hereby notify that theGovcrnmentßaiUinKS known, as " The PlOcK Houap.' situated on the Canal Koswvo ac Olahuhu, will, on 3U)NDAY, the 2nd day of February next, bo Sold by 1 üblio AuotionTat tho Crown Lunda Office, Auckland, at Oio-hour of 12 o'clock noon. mhSf ■>"' Commissioner tor Crown Lands. Note —The buildings compnso about 8.000 it. % ■■ of I°luri Timber and Sbout ilo six-feet sheets of Oalvunizcd Iron. Ono month will be allowed for removal. '4~ l b any food, "albanyfood. used by the best physicians ik ENGLAND FOB INFANTS AND INVALIDS. I .) Sold by all Grocera. fl. {OKK, DE. YORli. UK. YORK.-On "Individuality, liOve, and ■MvnfaJS" at Opera House. Sunday Evening. g; C 0 B B 13 T T HAS BEHOVED From Alfreu-Btreet to SYMOND3-STEKET (opposite Choral Hall). Hours op Consultation: ■; At Home-a to 10 a.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. I -At Aickln'B-13 to 1 and ito a p.m. When not ■ engaged. I •tffrpTlGE TO THE PUBLIC, 3- MoCaTroU'a is the only Establiahmant In ■ , Now Zealand whloh makes a speciality of Llnons.Damaeks, Towels, Diapers, Huokdoaoks. ■ Handkerohleto, «co., &c, in newest designs and v test patterns, imported by him direct from the • Irish Manufacturers. The Public would do well to inspect his goods, whloh are offered at the lowest possible prices.—J. McCarroll, 73, ■ Victoria-street, four doors ahovo Albert-street. 8,8. HOMBERG, Professor of Music, Upper Pitt-st. (opposite PnbUc Baths). X^*KX O T I O X ' For HIWOLB insertions of THRBE-LINE ■ « WANTED" NOJ.TCBS the chargeila l/ Cash. If tbeao small items aro not paid at the time, the cliarKo in all cases ia 2/B. Thoro is no van ationtoSiiarule. _ ... *



I GREAT CLEARING SALE !! 1 PREVIOUS TO REMOVING TO NEW PREMISKS. MILNE & CHOYCE K o XfuU^^cir°NerCnr &?&* proachinf? coroplerafc) with an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, ' They havo docided to offer THE WHOLE OF THEIR PRESENT WELL-KNOWN VALUABLE STOCK AT SUCH A REDUCTION IN PRICK AS WILL KNSUKK A SPKEDY CLEARANCE. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE HOUSE WILL BE QUITTED. Tho SHOP will bo CLOSED on THURSDAY, Bth INSTANT, For tho purpose of MARKING DOWN. SALE commences FRIDAY, 9th insi,. AN EARLY CAT,L IS .SObTCITHD. PREMISES CLOSE ON SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 9 p.m. MILNE & CHOYCE, WBLLKSLEY-9TREET. pLEARING gALB. MRS BUTTERWORTII, MILLINER, WILL HOLD A • clearing sa.lk : : cIkaRING sm,k •. : CLHAKING BALE OF SUMMER GOODS, C9MMESCESO ON TUESDAY 13*t TV,?,^ r AY NEXT, Jasuaky. fl-bAi, In consequence, the PREMISES will bo CLOSED on MONDAY, 13th. MRS BUTTERWORTH, Qtoex-stbeet. " 15,000 15000 15,000 15 000 15J000 «ARLICK & €RANWELL HAVK FIFTEEN THOUSAND YARDS 'HRUSSBLS AND TAPESTRY CARPETS IN STOCK, i3o3idea CTDDERMINSTER. KELT. DUTCH. ! AND KEN3INGTO-N SQUAKBd. i The Greatest Vauietv in Auckland I !! :iARPK.T3 Very Cboap \ . "iiYliWra Very Cheap I Tapestry, from 13 9d ■■IAKPWIW A rcry Cheap > iJARPKTS Very Cheap I Brussels, from 3s 9d jQfIIPETS Very Oheap ' GARLICK & CRANWELL OAJItIUIC & QKANWHIiIi GAIfUOK & CS.AVVVBIjL. eAHWGIE & att^WKSC GARLICK & eUANVTKLL hsm BEDSTEADS and BEDDING x IHyJUODM FURNITURE I Ready i.«r»lNlt» do. do. f * ffll/WlNOfdo. do. > tor iC-iauti do. ■ do. 1 D e Kvery ICITCfIEN do. do. 1 IJe"very 3FJTICK FURNITURK ' HOUSES FURNISHBD THROUGHOUT. BUY YOUR FURNITURE JKOM GARLIC X & CRANWELL, CHEAP FUBNISHING WA^IEHOUM!, QUEENSTKKET AND IiOB<NE-STRBET, ACOBLAND. SPBCIAL.— During our Great Salo, we are giving Splendid Valuo in Calicoes.— aninuul Coombcs and Co., Canada Buildingf, Quecn-atreet. ■pANNOCKBURN mWEEDS! "OANNOCKBURN mWBEDS! "DANNOCKBURN mWEEDS? FOR DURABILITF UNEQUALLED, 100 PIECES 100 OP ■ . : BEST TWIST BAN NOCKBURN TWEED, TO BE MADE INTO £4 4s SUITS. £4 4s WE GUARANTEE A FERPECT FIT. TRY ON AND EYAMINE BEFORE YO' PAY. We do not ask you to Pay for any Garment that is not perfectly satisfactory to you Tho experience of MR R, WOOLLAMS As Cutter In tho West End of London, enables na to . JUT OUR GARMENTS IN A STYLE SUPERIOR TO ANYTHING YET SEEN IN AUCKLAND. We have also received a Large Number of FRESH PATTERNS In our CELEBRATED R)a and" £3 8a SUITINGS. We invite Inspection of our PATENT SHRINKING MACHINE, A Model of Ingenuity. TTtTOOLLAMS, READY MONEY TAILOR, BYDENHAM HOUSE, FOOT OF GREY.STREET. -\ N.8.-Lessons In the Art Of Cutting, One



CHEAP TRAVELLING.— During this truly Great Salo. will giyc away Tickots for all the tram-cars.-Samuol Ceombes and Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street AUCKLAND REGATTA CLUB. To koop ttio Flagship more select tho following Rule -will be enforced at tho forthcoming Ri eatta viz.:—"Admission to tho Flagshio or other place act apart by tho Committee from which to start the Races to be by ticket only, and nono but subscribers and their friends to bo admitted. Subscribers of 10a to bo onlitled to one ticket: L'to, thrco: mid two for each nrtdi tio"ali!U3-" CROWB.Hon.Seo. CHEAP TRAVELLING.—During this truly Groat Salo. will give away Tickots for all the tram-card.—Samuel Coombos and Co., Canada Buildings, Quconstroet. jrnißK FIRE. " FIRE. NEW HISALAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). Tho abovo Company, i» thanking Cnetomors for past support, which was boyond all oxpoota tlon, bog to notify that a full eq«Mimont of Ma ohinory, with all tlio latest improvements, bus been imported at great cost from all parts of Now Zealand and Australia, and ia now work ing night and day. Tho Company is thereforo in a position to supply all Orders for Timber Sashes, Doors, nnd Manufactured Goods from tho NEW WORIW, nbar FnrawUN'S Hay, nt tho shortest notico and Lowest Kntcs. AsßOmcof our Cnstomora may bo under the impression that our Stock of Dry Timber ia burnt, we avail ourselves of this opportunity to iuforiu thorn that our Timber beinn|-onsonednt our Countrr Mills and Freeman's Day allot ments, nene of the Manufacturing Timber lias been destroyed, ami of which wo now hold tho Largest Stock In tho Colony. Being determined that tho Suppli«s of Ma torial Bhall bo maintained as hitherto, our Mills at Freeman's Bay, Devonport, and East Coast will bs running nigh and dayt. F. J^GOEJ^Manajtor^ HEAP' YRAVELLINGT^During this truly Groat Sale, will givo awny Tickets for all the tram-cars^Samuel Coombcs nnd Co., Canada Buildings. Quoon-atreot. pREAT DRAPERY SALE. EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS TO PREMISES. EDWARD TESTS R, Karangahapo Road, Informs his Customers and tho Publio genonaliy that he is compelled to at onco REALISE THE WHOLE OF 1118 STOCK, In conesquosco of Alterations. He will therefore commenoo a OBNUINH CLEARING SALE On SATURDAY, January 21, When he will offer Drapery Goods at such prlcßS as must effect a clearance From this dato no GoodJ will bo entered, as the prices will bo ao dosporato that only CasU Terms can bo thought of. Come Karly for Bargains. Tho \Vho!o Stock must be Cleared Regardless of Price, TESTER'S GREAT DRAPERY SALE, KAEASUAHAI'K ROAII. "VflW ZEALAND muUSTtUaI ZT Jji HIBITION, ISSS. NOTICE. Intending Exliibitoifl ara requested to niako application for Spaco to tho undorsigncd (from whom application forms can bo obtained) not later than SATURDAY, 21th January inst. .lAS. STODART, Mon Sec. Auckland, 10 th *»""-"• SPECIAL.- During our Great Sale, wo are giving Splendid Value in Calicoes.— Samuel Coonibca and Co. t Canada Buildings, Quoan-struot. ■jt/rAMGERE ROAD DISTRICT. NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS. The " grazing chains " for ISSS aro now ready, nnd may bo had from me ut the Bourd'a Ofllcu. After February Ist, 18S5, all cattlo or horses not wenring the renuircd chains will be impounded. iiy order. WM. EDWARDS, Secietary. Mangere, January 21st, 1885^ 73D-^A~Splondid" AVolsh Fiannol nt this price.—Samuol Coombo3 and Co., Canada BuildinßS, Qucoa strost. ;_ X AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES. Earcels of Land hereinafter described will bo rought under the provisions of "The Land Transfer Act. 1870." unless caveat la tho mean time bo lodged forbidding the same, in each case on or before the 20th day of February next :— E3TIIER FARRELL-Allotment 211. Section 2, Town ot Tauranga; also, part of Allot ment 85. Pariah of Te Papa; also, Allot ment 100, Parish of To Puna, containing 110 alr Op. In applicant's occupation. 2321 GEORGE FLETCHER-Bloek of Land called or known by tho name of Kaurlroa, situate ia tho District of Hokianga, and num bered 219n, containing 036 acres. Un occupied. 23U ADOLPH FREDERICK WILLIAM LORIK, Part of Allotment SB, Section C, Suburbs of Auckland, containing la 2r 2i)p. In occupation of Win. Brownloo and Appli cant a3i2 ARTHUR QUYON PURCHAS-Allotmcnt 10. Section 13, Town of Onchunga, con taining la 0c Op, part unocoupicd and part occupied by weekly tenants. 2313 AXjWXANDER JOHN TIIAYER BEDING FD3LD—AIIotment 117, Soolion 2, Town of Tauranga, containing 1 rood. In appli c.mt'tf occupation. 23U! THOMAS HOLDEN and AMICE JvHN BKRTEAM — Ailotmentg iS9 and 190, Part»hof-Piinul, containing 80 aa'es. In applicant's occupation. ■ 2318 WILLIAM ATKIN-Lota 10, It. and 12, of th« subdivision into lota of .Allotments I. 2, 3* and i of Section 21, ot tho Town of Ono fannga. Unoccupied. 2319 Diagrams may bo inspected at this office. Dated thiß 12th day ot January, 1885, at tho Lands Registry Office, Auckland. THKO. KIS3LING, District Land Registrar. R W. H. WEBBE'3 entirely new and original system for teaching the Pianoforte (espcoially intended for adults); reading at sight mode eoey; teobnlcal dinicul tion rapidly overcome; good phrasing accom plished, and a delicate touch obtained. Terms on application, Music Studio {over Hears'), 198, Queen-street. ■\TEW MUSIC CLASSES now /orming, _Ll will oommonoe flrßt week fn February. Singing (sight reading and voico ctiltlvation). Rudiments of Music, .Harmony. Theory of Muilo for advanced students, and a apodal Class for Young Teachers. Fee, Ono Guinea. - For furthor particulars apply on or beforo the 2nd February, Mr W. H. Webbe, Mualo Studio (over Meara'6) 198, Qucan-atroet. JOB, 2,000 Pairs of Laoe Curtains.— Samuel Coomheg and Co., Canada Build logs, Queen-street. A JOB, 2,000 Paire of Laoe Curtains.— .Samuol C'oombcs and Co., Canada Build ings, t^iMcn-street. __^_^___^__^__ J08.—2,000 Pairs of Lace Curtains.— , Samuel Coombes and Co., Canada Build-, ings, Qucen-struct, MONEY FOPv INVESTMENT. i*K/\/|i^\— Tho undorsigncd have SlOvvv tho above amount 'for im mediate Investment, and aro prepared to rc etive securities for biiiiik ot £200 and upwards, at current rates of interest. MALCOLMSON & DE LACY, The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-stroot. January 17,1885.



Sewing Machines wholesale and retail.— D 8 Chamber'] Blue Ribbonites are requested tn purchase



To-morrow being the Festival of the Con- Hnrßlos «f ? t# *Pgnl' M also the 'Uedica tion, Festival of St. PaiiVs Church,, special services will be held. This is tlio last dedica tion service that will be held in the old church now doomed to destruction in the interest* of Sill vP'^S 1 im Pr? vements. Holy Communion will be dispensed at 8 a.m. The festlvul ser ™ »™an?,, y Communlon (ohroal) wiU tako £S?™i 1V a-mi>mul at7P-ra. the inoumbent will preach a sermon en " Th 3 Conversion of St. Paul/ Tho special mu«io.will bo:-Morn v^ii Tnf?°rTm^?arrott| ln D/ and anthem, "I n nL W xr U? MJ ne8 Eyes f Communion office Otoper, No 1, Evonimc, Magniflo A and nimlc tos, Tours in F j and anthem, "0 Pray for tho Peace of Jerusalem" (Horsely).



Projessob Elub, Herbalist, of Upper QUEite.BtBEET.-W6 have • great pleasure in recommending thia gentlemen to the publioof AuoklaM as one Wly oons,-lentious and Practical in hia oallinK Numerons testimonials of ceedit are open to view, adducing wondemii oasos of the eye. liver, kidney, ana other die' eases perfeotly owed, that bavo baffled ft* '-fADVTf] - cry BUcoeBS m Auckland.



Here is a holiday o\ercito K^fiK| for " our beys " :—lf 4, dogs-WltgHBH can catch 29 rabbits with S7 ■'•' * 'J minutes, how many legs must OMB rabbits have to get away from? ""Ra 32 legs in-17J minutes 1 v j The opening meeting oi jJ'",J3| Literary Society for the season or.{jgLui place in the Y.M.O.A. Rooms ,fW/HB when Mr Albin Villeval will dem-•.»,■* j on " The History oi Frenci JJter»t:.- |H The Newmarket Brass Band first oi their monthly social dsnC*'!jLj'||!§ evening next, the 2«th irist., MmU^M Newmarket Hall, in aid of band. Double tiokets, 2s cacßji been in existenco noarly tWO3s! BHH entirely solf supporting, tha■] fsfrjatf > tainment U well worthy of patffl| mt We are requested to draw *"S,^«| tho unreserved sale of villa Avondale, to be sold byMrJU^w MBHM wart, Queen-strcot, Qtt 'HiJ*lM; Esi"|jlM o'clook. They are unquestioijsWi.rigsiil this ribloßr suburb, and aretriUH m^M the city; the 'busses pass tat>:H HH times a day, and the railway B H^B about one minute's walk front PHH^H will bo offered at the same "S|MH Jittle villa residences at to««^H|^H having a lovoly view ot.WWjB^U scenery: a flrst-class buiidlirt:|O| WnkoHoldstreet (city); E5 lgC:i2iitrfV allotments, with large ■vvuterironwmiyjMi street; and a brick house suHiitcu *"^ffii Parade, close to Shelly iicacli, afaig— property. The sale common MB,'«»•*/ J| v^UGH ON CORNS."-a*«*^HHShß Corni.' vuick rellut, complcto ptnuuMigl