SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland-This evening, 11.0; to-morrow morning, 11.30. „ , , ,_ Manukau Heads—To-morrow morning, 1.46; to-morrow afternoon, 2.10. Kaipara Heads—To-morrow morning, 210; to-morrow evening, 3.10.

SUNSET.—This ovenlng, 0.25. SUNRISE.—To-morrow morning, 5.56. MOON'S AGE.—Now Moon, 17th, 5.16 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY, Wellington, 8.8., Scott, from Tauranga Glenolg, s.s., Amodeo, from Morcury Bay Norval, schooner, Edwards, from Rubbcll

DEPARTURES.

IAST KVKNINO.

Macgrogor, s,s„ Johnson, for Whangaroi Waitaki, b.s., Crawford, for Whangaroi Horald, 5.8,, Savory, for Greymouth ihomas Russell, 5.8., Helandor, for Glaborno Clansman, s.s„ Farquhar, for Whangaroi TO-DAY. Glonelg, s s„ Amodco, for Barrier

IMPORTS.

■_> L or. Magellan Cloud-100 sacks oate, 160 sacks <hoat-W.S, Whitley.

.. im Rim"taka —.11 caoos hats, shirts, flannel", mtiilnory, and general drapery. —T. and .1. MoMastcr,

J^wards Coabtwjs .-Norval, from Russell. s"i,y 'on? coal; Lizctto, from Thames, with 33,000 foot timber.

Outwaiids Coastwise.-Columbia, for Rus sell; Swallow, fot*_ Ohoro; Violot. for Thames: Mimlha, for Russell; Lizotlo, for Thames.

.The following aro tho movements ot tho Union Company's stcamors for next week: ro arrive: Penguin, from Taranaki, Sunday. 1 S.m.; Ohan, from Tauranga, Monday, 6 a.m.: lanapouri. from Molbourno and Southoru ports, Monday, 10 a m.;Tnrawora. from Sydney, luesday. To loavo: Penguin, for Taranaki. Sunday, 3 p.m. (if mall has arrived): Ohau. for Greymouth, Monday. 5 p.m.; Arawata. for FIJI, via Russell, Monday, 5 p.m.; Manapouri, for Sydney. Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Tarawora, for tho South, Thursday, at nocn.

Tho barquo Esnoranco loft for tho Bluff yes terday in ballast.

Tho 8.8. Glenolg arrlvod from Morcury Bay ■"1 Talrua early this morning, and loft for tho Barrier at 8 a.m.

Tho schooner Yolande arrived at Wellington from Adelaide vostorday. From Wellington sho comes on to this port

The schooner Quoon left Hokianga for Auok 1 tnd yosterday with SO tons gum.

Tho ss. Wellington arrived from Tauranga this morning, with tho following passengers :— Messrs Allen, Pym, Cullinan, Sharland, Taylor, Winter, Last. Buckley. Tamati, Moody, Smith, Woreta, Cobb. Gosaott, Half hide, Macfarlano, Crowdson, Sponccr.

It would bo a great boon to mastsra of vossels whon windbound at tho Kaipara Pilot Station it signals were arranged within tho shore so that they could bo informed of tho stato of tlio bar and prevailing winds. This would do away with the necessity of tholr having to communi cate,with the shore by means of boats, which are all made ready for sea: and besldes,it often occurs that boats cannot land, and favourablo opportunities of putting to Bea are consequently lost.

- The s.s. Manapouri left Wellington for Sydney via Northern ports yesterday, and will orrivo here on Monday morning. The following pas sengers bookedat Wellington:—MissesGalbrado, Osmond, Rosa, Robertson, Mitchell, Barry. Mesdamcs Butt and Parson, Hon. Mr and Mrs Caulton, Mr and Mrs Wainwright, Mr and Mrs Habens, Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Mr and Mrs Hamil ton, Mr and Mrs King and eon, Mr and Mrs Forefth, Messre Chamberlain, Nathan, Lnwson, Davis, McGuiro. Ruff, Simpson. Nelson, Scott, Graham, Dwan. Greenwood, Hardy, Mitohell, Waterhouse, Mahoney.

THE MAIL STEAMER.

The mall steamor Zcalandla, which loft San Francisco with English and American mails on February 19, is due here on Monday. If sho has had favourable weather, she may possibly put in an appearance on Sunday evenirg.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The s.B. Argyle, Captain Newbury, arrivod iv tho Manukau, from Hokianga, this morning, with 16 empty casks, 1 box', and the following passengers :—Messrs Wright, Flynn, Mrs Brown , and 2 children

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Sydney, March 6.—Sailed: To Kapo, s.s., for Wellington.

Daeoavimr, this day.—Sailed yesterday Forn, throh-ma'.tcd schooner; Presto, barquo.

Whanoakki, this day.—Arrivod, from Auck land: Waitakl, 6.30 a.m.; Clansman, G a.m.: Macgrcgor, 6.15 a.m.

Waitaka, this day.-Sailed, for Onohunga Hauraki, at midnight; Gairloch, at 0.20 a.ni.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under— This Day, For Kati Kati. Aongatete, Tauranga, &c, per Kotomahana, at i p.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. Monday, 9th Inst For Waitara, etc., per Oreti, at 7.10 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. For Waitara. per Gairlooh. at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawa Kawa, and Fiji, per Arawata, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 4.30 p.m. For Tauranga. Rotoma, and Opotlki, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Russell. Kakakawa. Herd's Point. Wanga roa and Mongonui, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Whitiangi, Uppor Mill, and Tairua, per Glonelg, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 10th inst. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m.

Thursday." 12th inst

For London, via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth iper contract stoamer Rimutaka, leaving Lyttelton loth inst), per Penguin at 1 p.m. Mail will bo due at Plymouth on Saturday, 25th April.

For Taranaki and Southorn Porta, por Penguin, immediately after arrival of s.s. Australia. For Australian Colonies, per Australia, imme diately after her arrival from Honolulu. S. B. BI3S, Chief Postmaster. Chlnf Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March 7,1885. Opera Houso—Pollard's Lilliputian Opora Houffo Company, •' The Little Duke," 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—Remonyi's Concert, 8 p.m. Choral Hall-Band of Hope Union Rehearsal; 7.80 p.m. Y,M.C.A.-Devotional, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Amatbub.—Remcnyi. tho violinist, will bo 51 years of ago on tho 17th June noxt.

Births.

BALLIN.—On March 5, 1885, the wifo of L, Ballln, of Lichtleld-strcot, Nowton, of a son. Both doing well. ELLIS.-On March 3. at Cross-stroet, Nowton, tho wifo of W. H. Kills of a daughter.

Marriages.

SAWYER-MARRIAGE.-On Fob. 11,1880, at St. Matthew's Church, by Roy. W. Tebbs, M.A.. William John Sawyor, eldest son of Into Mr J. W. Sawyor, London, to A. Marrlago, second daughter of the lato Mr Alfrod Marriage, ot Kent, England. Oamaru and Homo papors ploaso copy.

Deaths.

COLLTNS.-On March 3, at Franklin Road, Hllzaboth Rachaol, Infant daughter of A, E. Collins; agod 8 months. Intormont private.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1885.

For the oause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs roslatanM, For tho future in the distance, And tke good that wo can do.

The Ministerial statement made by Mr Gladstone in the House of Commons that very delicate negotiations are pro ceeding with Russia may easily be con nected with the order to increase the British army by 15,000 men. Diplo matic tournaments with Russia are always better conducted when cogent arguments are backed by a display of force. Russia has set that example, and England is exhibiting her readiness to imitate it. Whether the wordy con flict will end in blows depends probably less upon the temper of the respective Cabinets than upon the opinion of llie Czar and his advisers regarding the effect of a war just now upon his vast and unwieldy empire. If it is felt that the current of Nihilistic disaffection can be turned into a patriotic channel by enlisting the sympathies of the Empire over a foreign struggle, the Russian Government will make demands which England cannot satisfy with honour. If, on the othor hand, it is feared that war would be the Nihilists' opportunity, ,the readiness to settle differences by yielding disputed points will only be measured by the firmness of the English Government. We can hardly suppose that Russia desires war now. Her lands are fullly occupied with home affairs, and as the English Government are known to be most anxious to avoid foreign embroil ments, if it can be done with honour, the probabilities, we think, favour peace. An intense interest will, however, attach to the cable news of the next week or two.

"The Lord of the Isles"

If it is only a coincidence, it is a somowhat remarkable ono, that, at a timo when pooplo in this colony aro discussing a philanthropic proposal to roliovo the oppressed crofters of tho distant island of Skye by offering thorn freo lands for settle ment, tho feudal lord of Skyo should bo on a visit to Now Zealand. Though de nominated " Lord Macdonald of tho Isles," it does not appear that the illustrious visitor now in our city is ontitlod to that name. Ho is tho lineal descendant of tho old "Lords of tho Isles," ono of whom gavo shelter to King Robert tho Bruce, and another of whom, in 1388, entered into a treaty with Richard 11. on the footing of a sovereign prince. For various acts oftrcason tho title '' Lord of the Isles " was takon from tho family, and a certain Donald Macdonald who arrogatod tho title and took up arms in support of his claim forfeited his life in the attempt to establish his fancied rights. Tho present possessor of tho feudal soot in the Islo of Skye is Baron Macdonald, other wise Sir Ronald Archibald Bosville Mac donald, of Slate, County Antrim, in tho peerage of Ireland; and he is also a Baronet of Nova Scotia, and Doputy- Lioutonant of tho County of Inverness, Scotland. Baron Macdonald would soom to be a leviathan land-holder, for in addition to his large estates in Skyo, and his pre sumed possessions in Ireland and Nova Scotia, he has a seat and estate at Gun thwaite, Yorkshire. So far as appears, the Baron's trip to this part of the world is purely ono of pleasure ; ho has not placed himself in communication with our Go vernment on the subject of land grants for crofters, nor does he seem in any way to be interested in the movement in that direction which has been inaugurated by sympathetic Scottish colonists. If it bo true, as stated, that Baron Macdonald is pursuing a policy of eviction in Skye, and that his tenants aro thoso very people whose woes have been evoking universal sympathy, thore is something inexpressibly moan and selfish in the spectacle of a man possessing such privileges and respon sibilities, who coolly ignores or evades thorn, and leaving his wife and family in the midst of a starving and turbulent populace, calmly settles down to the enjoyment of life, or trios to drown in the excitement of travel all Bonse of compassion, justico, and duty, Thoro were Highland chiefs and "lairds" of a past generation whoso policy of eviction evoked warm condemnation; but in their plans was embraced provision for sending tho evicted crofters to other and distant countries, where (after initial hardships, no doubt) they becamo prosperous and comfortable settlers. The modern method is loss merciful, for the tenants are ordered off tho land, and their lords and masters make not the slightest attempt to trans plant them into new soil. We earnestly hope report does not speak truly regarding Baron Macdonald's attitude in this matter, and that humane feelings control his relations with his impoverished tenants in the Islo of Skye.

In a recent issue of the " Contemporary Review," Lord Brabazon propounded a scheme for tho relief of agrarian and other distross in Britain, which appears admirably adapted to tho case of the Skyo crofters. The basis of this plan was that tho Imperial Government should provido emigrants with outfits and passages to such colonios as woro prepared to rocoivo thorn, tho Colonial Govornmont giving thorn grants of land and providing them with tho moans of subsistence until they had reaped their first harvest. While we have stated the hard ease of the crofters of Skye.there is, of course, another side to the question. Thoso people in their habits and character greatly resemble the people of the West of Ireland, and their dirt, ignoranco and superstition are only equalled by their distaste for work and attachment to their nativo soil. Furthermore, it is alleged that thoy aro inordinately fond of whisky— so much so that it is said they prefer it to solid food. In the year 1850, the crofters of Skye had to be relieved from outside dis tricts, a little over £5,000 being raisod for that purpose, and yot during the samo year they spent £10,855 in whisky. On the neighbouring island of Mull a similar stato of things prevails, and in 1848, when the population had to be supported by charit able offeringß, they spent over £6,000 in purchasing strong drink. The damp and depressing climate has doubtless some thing to do with this largo con sumption of fire-water; but the dense ignoranco and hopeless poverty of these miserable people, engendering a reckless disregard for tho future, are also to a great extent responsible for it- The ignorance and poverty are the results of the conditions in which tho people are placed, and it is the clear duty of those with higher intelligence and ample means to do their utmost to alleviate those conditions. A Maltese, Belgian, German, or Italian visitor does not come to our shores with out making full inquiry as to openings or specialsettlementßforhisfellow-countrymen. Let us hope a Scottish nobleman will hot be so unpatriotic and unmindful of the duties of his position as to make his visit to this part of the world unproductive of good re sults to his less fortunate brethren whose lot is one of penury and toil.

The formal opening of the suspension footbridge across the Cemetery Gully and connecting Symonds-street with Grafton Road took place this afternoon. Tho ceremony of declaring the bridge open was performed by His Worship the Mayor. A number of City Councillors and otijer gentlemen were present.

Sergeant Donny, of tho Royal Irish Con stabulary, is oxpoctod to arrive hero from Wollington eithor to-morrow or on Monday, for the purpose of identifying William Shoehan, charged with tho murdor of his mother, brothor, and sister at Castlotown rocho. Sheehan and Donny aro said to bo personally acquainted, having residod in tho samo district.

Tho records of tho local Immigration Oftico show that nearly 700 Government assisted immigrants will arrlvo horo during tho next throo months.

At tho requost of a number of men who had votod horo to go to tho Soudan as a Now Zealand contingent, Mr A. D. Bennott to-day sont tho following tclogram to tlio Hon, Colonial Secretary : — "Auckland, March 7th, 1885. To Hon, P. A. Buckloy, Wellington,—A number of tlio mon who dosiro to bo onrollotl to reprosont this colony propose to lonvo horo and join in Australia, if Government think no induco mont will bo offered. This uppoars a pity, and I promised to wiro you.—Aktiiuu D, Bknnbtt."

Wo understand that tlio investigation of tho accounts of tho Grammar School Board will bo complotcd on Monday noxt.

Tlio Right Roy. Dr. Redwood, Roman Catholic Bishop of Wellington, who is in Auokland as a inombor of tho Sotiato of tho Now Zoalund Univorsity, will preach at St. Benedict's Churoh to-morrow ovon ing, and will also givo I'ontilical Roiiodio tion. Ha will remain in Auckland for Homo days yot, and is oxiioctcd to lake part in tho co-isocrution of St. Patrick's Cathe dral to-morrow wcok. Bishop Morun, of Dunedin, who is also to tako part in tho consocration coromonial, will arrive hero on Tuosday morning.

Tlio University Sonnto has resolved, " That tho Govornmotit bo urged to mnko nrrangomchts, with as littlo ilolay ns pos sible, for tho publication of a now edition of Sir J, D. Hooker's 'Handbook of Now Zoaland Flora.'" On Tuosday noxt tho Sonate proceed to tho election of a Follow to fill tlio vacancy caused by tlio resigna tion of Roy. C. Frosor, M.A., nominations to bo modo on or boforo Monday.

Tho following wore nominated to-day for oloction to tho Newmarket Licensing Com mittee : —Mossrs F. G. Clayton, F. A. White, Wm. Edgorloy, James Taito, and Goorgo Bishop. This being tho required number, those gontlomon, who aro in favour of ton o clock closing, wore doclarcd olocted.

Instead of obliging tho dust contractor to tiiako all his rounds on tlio ono day tho City Council has agrood to his suggestion that ho should do City East on Mondays mid Thursdays, City West on Tuesdays and Fridays, and tho outlying stroots on Sutur doys. Ho will, therefore, bo onabled to work with a smaller plant.

The. Fishing Club's oxcttrsion took placo this afternoon, and tho woathor gavo promiso of a good day's sport. Tho stoamor Alexandra loft the wharf at 1 p.m. with a largo number of members.

Steel watchchains aro not safo things to bo worn during thunderstorms. During tho thunderstorm of lost Saturday ovoning a gontloman in Auckland, who sportod ono of theso chains across his breast, had a slight touch of tho eloctric fluid, and for soveral days after ho folt a tightnoss about his chest.

John Jackson, a labouring man, was cillod upon at tho Polico Court today to contribute towards tho support of his daughter Elizabeth, who was committed to tho Industrial school ns boing boyond parontal control. Dofondant had five children at homo to support. Ordored to pay 2s Cd per wcok.

Captain Carpenter, lato master of tho barquo Mary Ann Annison, wrecked at Kaipara, was a passongor for Lyttolton by tho To Anau yostorday. Ho speaks vory strongly about tho mannor in which affairs aro conducted at Kaipara, and says tho pilot has by far too much work, and is too 1 K>orly paid. Ho bays Kaipara is a vory im portant harbour, brings in a vory largo rovonuo, and that consequently Govorn mont should do something towards socur ing tho sorvicos of a steam tug thoro.

Last ovoning, nt tho now Edon Hall, Summor-Btroot, Mr Goorgo Aldridgo deli vered hia third lecture in refutation of tho theories propoundod by Mr Ex lay in his pamphlet, "Tho Problem of Problems." Tho attendance was not so largo as on previous occasions, owing no doubt to tho state of tho roads, Ac., in this district, and tho darknoss of tho night. At tho closo of tho lecture a number of quostions woro asked and answered. Tho next lecture was announced for Wednesday evening, instead of Friday, at tho same time and place.

Vollbracht's Now Zoalnnd Tobacco Com panyadvertiso to-day that thoyaropurchnsors of tobacco for cash on delivery, up to lspor lb, in all tho tobacco-growing districts. They undertake tho curing. Samplos from all tho districts, in difforont Btates, con be scon at tho office There aro, wo under stand, besides the Auckland Tobacco Com pany, sovornl Australian buyers of tobacco now in tho field. Tho trado ruffi with rospoct to all tobacco purchases is that thoy shall bo cash transactions.

City ratepayers who havo not paid their rates should boar in mind that if not paid shortly thoir names will bo insortcd on tho defaulters' list, and cannot appear on tho Burgess Roll for tho ensuing year, prevent ing the exercise of the privilego of voting for municipal elections or licensing com mittees.

At tho mooting of tho Waitomata County Council hold yesterday, Mr 0. Mays presiding, it was resolved, "That a rate of Jd in the pound be levied in the Ridings of Wnitakebei, Warkworth, Titi rar.gi, and Manukau, and in regard to tho Ridings of Ararimu and Takapuna, that provided the local bodies do repay one fourth of tho loans depended in thoir districts on or before tho 21st instant, no rate be loviod on them." The other business was not of general interest.

"Harold Glyndo"is tho name of anew cantata which is to be porformod on Mon day next in tho Choral Hall. It was im ported some twelve months ago by tho Band of Hopo Union specially for tho choir. Written in blank verso, by Edward Foskott, it briofly relates the history of ono Harold Glyndo, introducing us to tho " Happy Villago Homo," "Collego Lifo," "Littlo Kate, " Marriage Bells, " A Dark, Koon Sorrow," "A Secret Parting," "Australia," "News of tho Wanderer," and " Homoward Bound." There aro some thirteen choice musical items by tho best known composors, such as Stainer, Jekylt, Birch, Martin, etc,, and with Mr Cranwoll as conductor, Mr Wiseman pianist.and a full orchestra, tho music will, no doubt, be well rendered. The reading is in the caro of the Roy. J. S. Hill, too well known for his popular reading to need comment.

There do not appear to have beon any grounds for tho scandalous stories that havo Been in circulation lately to tho effect that Mr Ponsonby Poacocko, Assistant Inspector to the Board of Education, owod his ap pointment to the fact that at the timo of such appointmont ho was largely indebted to Mr H. H. Lusk, a former Chairman of tho Boatd. Mr Poacocke's recent bank ruptcy proceedings disclosed that Mr Lusk was a creditor of his estate to a consider able extent, and clever individuals—per haps " measuring others' corn in their own bushel "—put two and two togethor, and a plausible story of gross official corruption was at onco built up. Tho real circum stances of Mr Peacocko's appointment transpired at the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday. It transpired that his appointmont took place after Mr Lusk's retirement from the Chairmanship, and that on all occasions when Mr Peacocke reoeivod appointmonts from the Board Mr Lusk was absent. Mr Peacocke was ap pointed clork to tho Inspector in 1878, during Dr. Campbell's Chairmanship, and his assistant-inspectorship dates from 1880, when Mr J. M. Clark was Chairman, His salary was raised to £400 per annum in 1882, when Mr Moat was Chairman.

A concert for tho benefit of the widow and children of the late Peter Crompton has been arranged to take place in the Lome-street Hall on Monday evening next, and we commend the charitable object to all compassionate readers. The Order to which deceased belonged has already con tributed all in their power, and now makes this appeal to brethren and the general public. The F. of F. Lodge have granted the use of their Hall, free; tho Garrison Band have also generously consented to head the procession, which leaves tho Cook street Hall at 7 o'clock on Monday evening, and marches through Albert-street, Custom- House-street, and Queen-street to the Lome street Hall. Members who have been un able to procure regalia are requested not to absent themselves on that account. Members of kindred societies who feel dis posed to join in tho procession would be made heartily welcome. Several leading members of the Waitemata Minstrels have consented to take part in the concert. Mr A. Smith, the popular reciter, will give, one or two recitations. Miss Gribble has also kindly consented to sing, together with Misses Wright, Gee, and Peace, andtho Misses Hayles will play duets on thegpiano. The merits of the concert, as well as the good object in view, should secure a large audience.

It will bo remombered that although tho Takapuna Licensing Committee refused tho applications for the salo of liquor at the last North Shore races, salos of liquor wore nevertheless mado. Procoedingn are now being instituted by tho polico against tho offenders, and tho' cases will como on for hearing within tho next fow days.

Tho Miranda Coal and Iron Co., are calling for tondors for tho construction of a canal from thoir works to tho railway.

At the Polico Court this morning, boforo tlio Rosidont Magistnto, ono poison was fined for drunkonnoßH, and a number of summons cases woro hold over. A man namod Duros Russoll was sont 14 days to prison for slooping undor a houso which did not bolong to himself. John I'onnaligen was fined Is and costs for an innocont oll'onco. Having boon ordorod by tho City Cotiucil to cloor tho fur/6 from his allot mont in Lincoln-street, ho sot firo to it without first asking loavo, which is an ollbnco undor tho bye-laws. Tho chargo against John Connolly of wilfully sotting firo to a houso was romandod till Thursday noxt, bail boing rcfttsod.

A lad named William Taylor, while chopping wood yoaterday, cut his big too sovoroly, and was taken to tho Hospital. Ho was attandod to by Dr. Bond, who found it nocossary to tako off tho injured mombor above tho first joint.

An accidont of a painful charaotor hap ponod at Onrlick and Crnnwoll's factory yostorday afternoon to a boy of fiftoon yoars, named Lampra. Ho was working a splioing , machine, when, by sotno moans tho tooth of tho machine caught his log just abovo tho knoo-cap. Tho result was a vory painful lacerated wound, tho flesh being vory much torn. Tho boy was takon to Dr. Toiinont's surgory, whoro his injury was oarofully drossod.

Tho members of tho Auckland Naval Artillery underwent thoir monthly inspec tion last ovoning in tho Drill-shed, under command of Captain Loßoy, assisted by Lieutenants Parker and Smith. Tho Com pany mustered well, 62 being prosont, in cluding the throo oflicors. Tho inspoction was satisfactory, and at tho closo tho mon marched through tho city, headed by tho Drum and Fifo Band.

On Thursday, 6th inst., at tho school room, Waikomiti, MrSoaman, as Roturning Officor, rocoivod tho nominations of Moßsrs Jamos Archibald, Robort Garrett, Noilßon Gordon Lonnox, Edward ,1. Parr, and Thomas ÜBhor as candidatoß for tho Wai komiti Liconeing Committeo, and fivo boing tho required number, thoßo gontlomon were declared duly elected,

" Tho Littlo Duko " was ropeatod for tho last time at tho Opora Houso last evening. Thoro was a fairly good houso, and tho per formance was a most satisfactory ono. Sovoral recalls woro demanded during tho course of tho ovoning, and woro good naturodly responded to. Tho drilling of tho troops was oxocutod with admirablo effect, nnd aroused a porfoct storm of applause. Yon Suppes opora bouffo " FatiniUa" is announcod for thte ovoning, with a strong caste. A description of tho plot oppoarod in our Thursday evening's issue.

A meeting of tho mombors of tho J, E. Redmond Branch of tho Irish National Loaguo was held in tho Catholic Institute, Wellington - street, last ovoning, Tho Branch docidod on publishing a circular, to bo issued on St. Patrick's Day, appealing to tho Irishmen of Auckland to support tho causo which they havo so much ut heart. A circular and balance-sheet- was rocoived from the Prosidont of tho Sydney branch. Tho balanco-shoot showed that nearly £15,000 had been received in tho Aus tralasian colonies sinco tho advent of tho Redmond Bros. Tho fact of Mr Michnol Uavitt visiting tho colonies shortly is also mentioned in tho circular.

A concort and ball, in aid of tho iunds of tho Nowton Drum and Fifo Band, took placo in tho Forostors' Hall, Nowton, lust ovoning. Tho attondanco at tho concert was uot lurgo. Songs woro givon by Motors Murson, Ward, Hargravo, Kirk, and Hondorson, and by Mrs Willows and Miss Marson, Tianoforto ducts woro played by Mr Shetlield and Miss Griffiths, mid Mr I'ook and Miss Griffiths, and Miss Froudo gavo two recitations. Mr It Doblo danced a sailor's hornpipe, and ncos woro sung by Mit.s Marson, Airs Willows, Miss Wil lows, and Mr Cudmws. Tho danco which followed was largoly attended.

Tho following is a summary of tho busi ness transacted at tho Board of Eduoation mooting nftor wo wont to press yostorday : — Mr Moss moved his motion re the holding of monthly, instead of weokly, mootings. An amendment, by Professor Tucker, that mootings be hold fortnightly, and that an O-tocutivo committeo with dotinod powors bo appointed, was carriod on the casting vote of tho Chairman. On tho motion of Mr Goldio, it was resolved, " That a committee, consisting of tho Chair man, Professor Tuckor, Mr Coopor, aDd tho mover, be appointed to oxaraino into tho manner of Mr Poacocke's appointmont, his general performance of tho duties of Inspector, and his litnoss and qualifications for that office." A complaint from tho East Tamoki School Committeo regarding tho manner in which Mr Poacocko had ox nmincd tho school was roforred to the Committee appointed to inquiro into the manner in whiuh Mr Poacocko had per formed hisduties. Alotterwosroadfrom Pro fessor Brown.statingthathointondeddolivor ing aspecial courso of lectures ono lomentnry scionco during the noxt session of tho Uni versity Collogo, and asking (1) whether tho Board would grant any facilities to teachors attending such classes; (2) whether tho Board would afford any oncouragomont to teachers attending such classes. Professor Aldis moved, " That tho maintenance of tho Girls' High School ought to bo a charge upon tho funds of tho ondowmor.t granted undor the Auckland Hospital and Grammar School Reserves Act, 1856, for tho main tenance and support of a college and grammar school or schools, on tho isthmus of Auckland, and that steps bo forthwith taken with a viow to giving practical effect to this resolution." Discussion of this motion was deferred for fivo weeks. It was docidod to authorise tho purchaso of extra furniture and tho employment of an ad ditional servant, at tho request of tho matron of tho Girls' High School.

THEATRE ROYAL.- Remenyi, the Violinist.

The fourth of tho Romonyi series of con corts was given last night to perhaps tho largost "houso" of tho soason, Itssuccoss, too, was quite as pronounced and comploto as any that preceded it. Indoed, it could hardly havo been otherwise, for tho groat violinist's contributions woro of a far more varied and gonorally-attractivo character than thoso of any previous occa sion. Tho first numbor was Ernst's fantasia on Bellini's first colobratod opora, "II Pirate," and Its ornate sotting fully enhancod its nativo molodic boautios. It was in throe movoments—an introduction, caprice, and finale—all of which were brilliantly executed. Tho rosponso to the unfailing encore was Chopin's nocturne-in G minor—a musical gem of the purest water. Remenyi interpreted its eloquent dirge-like Badness with wonderful power of expression. In the second part of the programme the violinist was set down for a r6verie by Vieuxtempe,'a valso lento, or slow waltz, by Leo Deslihes, and his own transcription of Handol's "Harmonious Blacksmith." Tho rdivorie was only prosontod to ltemdnyi tho other day, and for that reason ho played for tho first time in Auck land with tho music boforo him. The valso was light, playful, and capricious, and as in the rfivene, so in this, Remenyi's delioaoy and tasto were displayed in evory turn, a recurring dimuendo boing porformod with particularly graceful effect. Aa an encore piece, a fascinating littlo mazurka in B flat by Chopin was given. In transcription by Romenyi, "Tho Harmonious Black smith" lost noneofits well-known attractive ness, and of the instrumental rendering it is almost superfluous to say that it was superb. Jealous of theifprivileged rightsthe audienco punctiliously exacted the third oncoreatnltho musician answered thocallwith his capital improvisation upon the "Carnival of Venice," the introduction being omitted Tho audience once more recalled the artist, and in answering with "The Marseillaise," he quickened their pulses and fired their hearts with the patriotic gems of the piece. Mr Lucketone gavo as pianoforte solos a serenade by Moskowski, a Swedish Wed ding March by Sodermain, and a polonaise in A by Liszt, all being played with great tasts and considerable brio. Miss Down ing displayed the flexibility of her fine voico in Bishop's " Should he Up braid," with its difficult runs, and on being encored she also sang " Supposing," by the same composer. Mr Himmer earned a xecall by his impressive rendering of " The Death of Nelson," and he accordingly supplemented it with Marston's " Rose Marie." His remaining contribution was Mr Luckstone's "On the Blue Pacific," which he sang with nice expression. The duet, '• Maying,-' by Miss Downing and Mr Himmer, was, •as all the duets .by these artistes are, a real treat. For this evening a popular programme has been prepared, and should not fail to ensure a crowded house.

ALLEGED INCENDIARISM.

Arrest of a Ponsonby Rosidont.

John Connolly was arrested yosterday afternoon by Detective Walker and Con stablo Bornard on suspicion of having set fire to his houso in Ronnoll-strcot, Pon sonby, with intent to defraud tho South British Insuranco Company. It will be

romemborod that the fire which is tho causo of these proceedings happonod on the previous day. Tho cottago was only partly destroyed, and the circumstances being of a peculiar nature, an investigation was mado by tho polico, with the result already stated. Mrs Connolly who is accustomed to go out charring, left hor husband at homo on tho morning in question, his breakfast awaiting his con venionco by tho fireside He appears to havo gono to a neighbouring hotel, and sub sequently returned to the house about 11 o'clock, when ho took his breakfast. Ho took his departure again at ono o'clock in tho afternoon, and had not been gono thrco minutes whon the placo was in flames. Tho outbreak was afterwards discovered to havo originated in a cupboard on the left flido of tho firoplaoe, and which was not in any way connocted with the chimney. There was no fire in the grato nftor Mrs Connolly loft in tho morning, but ovon if thoro had been, the chimney was bo effectively plaatorod that there oould havo been no communication between it and tho cupboard. Connolly strenuously denies the accusation made against him, and nays he did not know anything about tho fire until nftor he returnod from town in tho afternoon. It is alleged that ho has boon threatening to burn down tho cottago, which belongs to his wifo, and that ho has boon wanting his wife to give him the deeds. Tho cottago was only a two-roomed one, and was Insured in tho South British Office for £70.

TRADES AND LABOUR COUNCIL.

Tin; adjourned annual meeting of tho Trades and Labour Council was hold at Robinson's Rooms last ovoning. Mr Tudohopo occupied tho chair. Land, Lauouii, and Capital.—Tho Secretary (Mr Famall) road the following letter from Mr W. L. Rcos :—" H. Famall, Esc|., Secretary of tho Trades and Labour Union, Auckland, —I vory much regret my inability to attend this evening to explain my viowß upon tho co-operation of land, labour, and capital, You are aware of my desire to initiate tho plans which I have attempted to mature in this direction under tho auspices, and with the approval of, tho industrial sections of the community. As I know of no other organisation in Auck land where I think a favourable field for operations is to bo found, I naturally wish to introduce my plans to the notice of your members of all trades and callings. I believe that I am ablo to show how, through tho instrumentality of the joint stock prin ciple, a great co-operative society, or per haps many such, will accomplish the task which all social reforraors are now anxious to porform, viz., to distribute fairly and justly amongst all who aid in the produc tion of wealth in duo proportion the woalth which thoy create. In doing this, I venture to say all labour will meet employ ment ; combination and co-operation of or ganised labour will, ata minimum of cost and effort, produce a maximum of re sult ; and labour, besidos its wages, will share in the woalth equally with land and capital. My dosiro is to deliver a lecture first In Auckland, tlwn in different centres of the population throughout tho colony, with a view to carry into practical working tho thaorius pro pounded. If this bo done undor tho ap proval of the labouring classes and socie ties of New Zealand, you will find in it a bond of social and political union, strong enough to onablo you to control the Legisla ture at tho noxt elections.—l am, dear sir, yours, etc., W. L. Rebs." Tho Secretary stated that Sir Goorgo Grey was favourable to this groat project, which ho hod advo cated in England 20 yoars ago. He was of opinion, however, that it would tako a groat many years to bring people to believo in it. Jt was agreed to accept Mr Roos's offor to hold, a public mooting re this subject.

■ Report.—The Socrotary (Mr Furnall) road tho annual report, which briefly sketched tho work done during tho past year. It anticipated that tho Council in tho future would becomo a greater power than it had been in tho past, and would make its iufiuonco folt. The balance-sheet showed the income for the half-year onding December 31st to bo £3212s 3d, and the expenditure £29 10s 2d, leaving a credit balance of £3 13s Id, which, added to several amounts sinco re ceived, made the cash in hand £0 18s Id.—Report and balance-sheet wore adopted. Congress.—Tho Auokland representa tives to tho recent Trades and Labour Con gress woro presont, and Mr Farnall (SecreJ tery) gave some information respecting what had been done. It was stated that) tho noxt Congress would be held horo in January.

DARGAVILLE RACES.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Daroaville, Friday, The concluding evontsof today's racing resulted as follow : —

Maiden Hurdles.—Chadwick's Worm, 1 ; Lily Langtry, 2; Sailor Boy, 3, Seven ran.

Daroaville Cup.—Mystery, I; Claud, 2 ; Tigor, 3. Won hord held, amidst great cheering. Larry, Nannie, Cook Robin, and Wyatt Forbes also ran.

Native Rack.—Harold, 1 ; Larry, 2 ; Gumdiggor, 3, Publicans' Pursb. — Mystery, 1; Revolver, 2 ; Traveller, 3.

To-day's Racing.

Daroaville, this day,

The second day of this meeting is taking place to-day in presence of a large crowd of spectators. Tho following are tho results to hand up to the time of going to press :— Handicap Hurtles.— There were eight starters. Tiger, a native horso, was the favourite. Tnero was a splendid race at the finish between Tiger anct Claude j Tigor winning by a nook, close pressed by Claudo, Sailor Boy third.

Foresters' Plate,—This race brought out only Mystery and Revolver, and both reoeivod an equal share of public patronage at the totalieator. There was a closo race to tho straight, when Mystery came in an easy winner.

Settling on tho Wanganui and Australian Cups and Champion Race takes place on Monday night, at Tattorsall's Club.

Tho Wanganui Autumn Mooting was concluded yesterday. Bonny Blink, by Cadogan—Titania, won the Nursery Handi cap, Alpine Rose boing second, and Goth third. Tho District Handicap resulted in a dead hoat between Armourer and Laurel, but in the run-off the former won.

Reuter cables that Coronet, the New market Handicap winner, has beon seriously .njtired. _______________

TABLE TALK.

"Fatinitza " in the Opera House. Swans live over 150 years. Fifth Rem6nyi concert to-night, Christchurch wants a Home for In ebriates. Rev. Dr. Salmond, of Dunedin, preaches in St. Andrew's Church to-morrow. A barn full of oats has been burnt down at Hope, Nelson. Sign of the Times.—Three charges of arson in one week. Mr Downie Stewart, M.H.R. for Dunedin West, addressed his constituents last night, and got a vote of confidence. The "Benevolent" Executiveexpectaman to act as Secretary and find a Queen-street office for £40 a-year. Chrißtchurch assessment for the year reaches £245,548. " The Logic of Unbelief " in the Opera House to-morrow night... What benevolent "blokes" we have in charge of the Benevolet Society ! It costs over a £1,000 a year to keep and clean the Crown jewels of England. Rev. Alexander Reid will to-morrow advise young men about going to the Soudan. Hon. Mr Larnach is new at Nelson receiving deputations and making promises. The Committee of Canterbury Agricul tural Association have decided that a more commodious show ground is needed. W. W. Pritchard, a commission agent, has committed suicide at Timaru by taking arsenic. The proposal to send a team of New Zea land bowlers to tbe Easter tournament at Melbourne has collapsed.

Rev. T. Spurgeon will preach in Ponsonby Hall to-morrow morning, at U; Pastor Riqe, at 3, will deliver his last address in Auckland; and at 6.30 Rev. C. Carter will preach his farewell sermon.

THE SOUDAN WAR.

(BY CABLE.— OOPYIUOHT.)

The Colonial Oiler of Troops.

London, March 6.

Tho Earl of Womyss has givon notico in the Houbo of Lords of a motion for tho adoption of an addro3s to tho Qucon, thanking Hor -Majesty for accepting tho local ofior of New South Wales, and ex pressing satisfaction for similar oilers by tlio othor colonic..1., and hoping that tlicso may bo accopted at tho right timo.

Sydney, this day.

Tho Govornmont reooivod a tologram yostorday stating that tho Quoon is greatly gratified at tho account of tho doparture of tho Now South Wales contingent, and the onthusiasm displayed by hor loyal sub jects.

Tho Agent Gonoral wires tho Govorn mont that tlio London " Times " spoaks of tho embarkation of the troops aB tho most gratifying ovont in tho history of tho Em pire, and promisos a hoarty welcome for tho mon at Suakim. Tho " Pall Mall Gazette " says: No more cheering lines have ap peared in English newspapers than those to record tho complete success of tho movo mont in Now South Wales, and tho intense enthusiasm displayed.

Melbourne, this day,

Tho Victorian Govornmont havo rocoived a telegram from Lord Derby similar to that reooivod by tho South Australian Govern mentfis to tho acceptance of further colonial troops for tho Soudan. It is improbable tho Ministry will do anything in tho mattor until Parliament meets.

Tho "Adolaido Advertiser" sevorely condemns the proposed despatch of a South Australian contingent to Ecypt.

THE CASTLETOWNROCHE MURDERS.

William Sukkiias, chargod with tho murdor of his mother, sistor, and brother, at Castlotownrocho, County of Cork, Ire land, on tho 27th October, 1577, was brought up this morning before tho Ilesi-* dent Magistrate. Mr Napior appeared in dofonce. Mr Superintendent Thomson in timatodjOn asking for tho last remand, that the officer might not reach Auckland from Wellington until Sunday, and he would be in port in tho course of to-morrow with the dopoßitions, Ho was fully prepared to go on at once, but os Mr Napior would require somo time to look into tho depositions, ho would ask for the full week's remand. Mr Napier offered no objection, and tho caeo was remanded until Friday noxt.

ALLEGED ILLEGAL ARREST.

All the necessary steps have been taken by Messrs Burton and Napior in connection with tho caso againßt Dotectivo Hughes for alleged malicious arrest of tho man Horgan in Quoi's dining-rooms. Tho law provides that ono month's notico must be given of the intention to proceed, and this notico has been duly served. Horgan accuses tho detective of arresting him maliciously and without duo causo, dragging him through tho crowded streets, keeping nim in custody two hours, and liberating him at the ex piration of that period without any specific chargo having been made against him. Tho damages claimed are £50, and tho notico statos that tho action will bo hoard in tho District Court.

FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION.

(BY TELEOKAriI— OWN COUHESI-ONDENT.)

Hamilton, this day. Tiik adjourned annual mootingof tho share holders of tho Farmors' Co-opwativo Asso ciation was hold ycßtorday. The businoss was principally of tho routine character. Tho directors woro empowered to incrcaso tho capital of the Association by 10,000 £1 shares if necessary. Three now directors were appointed—viz., Messrs Hodgson (To Bore), Clarke (Cambridge), and Gano (Puko rimu). Tho latter was appointed managing director. During tho pasts month tho Asso ciation has Bold no loss than £300 worth of fruit alono in Auckland.

FROZEN MEAT CONFERENCE

(IIT TELEGRAPH—FRESH ASSOCIATION.)

CiiniSTCHUECH, this day. At tho Frozen Moat Conference yesterday delegates woro present from all tho moat freezing companies in tho colony. It was unanimously rosolvod that IJd per lb and 10 per cont. primage was the highest rate of freight the trade could at present afford, and tho members of the Conference expressed a hope that no difficulty would bo oxperioncod in getting the shipping companies to mcot these views. The terms of shipment wero discussed, and several matters of detail fixed upon in this rospoct, tho principal being that endeavours should be mode to have the shipping com panies directly interested in dolivering cargoes in London in good condition by having part of tho freight payable in London. The following resolution was also carriod : — "That this Conferenco is of opinion that in consoquonco of tho prosont system of soiling frozen meat in England,it is absolutely necessary in tho interests of sheep farmers that stops should bo taken to arrange for tho disposal of tho moat in a more satisfactory manner; therefore, in order to place tho trade on a more satisfac tory footing, it is highly dosirablo that tho consignees in London should oloct from thoir number a committeo for the purpose of controlling and regulating all matters in connection with tho disposal of the moat, and that tho directors of the Canterbury Company and tho Now Zealand llofrigera ting Company of Dunodin bo requested to tako steps to induce shippers there to give tho necessary instructions to their respective consignees, and to draw up a memorandum setting forth, in detail, tho nature of tho action to be taken and re muneration to be paid to said committee of consignees ; further, it is suggested- that suitable persons should be* Bent Homo to facilitate the organisation of a committeo of consignees, and, if necessary, to remain thoro, carrying out tho viows of the Con ferenco ; all oxponsos to bo mado a pro rata charge on all moat passing through the hands of tho Committeo."

WAIKATO COAL AND SHIPPING COMPANY.

Doollno of Business,

The annual mooting of tho abovo Company was held ycstorday afternoon, Sir F. Whitaker boing in tho chair. The following report from the directors was submitted :—Tho direotors present tho annual accounts to tho shareholders, and regret to havo to say that tho year's transactions havo not been successful. In somo depart ments there has bean a profit, but tho falling-off of the trading business and the river traffic has entailed a consider able loss. In tho year 1883 the amount received on tho trading account was £8,013 7s: in the year 1881 the amount decreased to £3,636 Us lid. In the year 18S3 the steamers earned £5,378 9s lOd. and in tho year 1881 £3.803 12s lid, making a difference between tho two yearn of no less a sum than £5,D9i 7s on theso two accounts only. Tho directors recommond that tho Company's business should bo reduced to thoao branches on which a profit is being mado, and a resolution to that effect will be proposed for yourodoption. The Chairman, fn commenting upon tho report said that tho falling-off of £5,000 mentioned in it arose no doubt in great measure from the state in which Waikato had been for some time past: things had not been flourishing there, and people wore short of money, and there were a number of bad debts in conse quence. The river trade had been cut up by tho railway. With regard to the expectation that there m'ght bo a revival, ho did not think so looking at the competition, especially with the new Company, whioh had affected the business of the Company very materially, during the short time it had beon in operation. He could not look forward to such a revival as would justify them in continuing that branch. There was no doubt the steamers bad been running for some time past at a loss, and he saw no chance of the profits being incroaaed on tho river He moved the adoption of the report. The motion was seconded by tho Hon. J. Williamson, and it was passed, despite the action ot Mr W. S. Laurie, wno challenged the lega'ity of the meeting on the ground that it should have been held in February. Mr Laurie then went on to refute cer tain allegations which hod been mado against him, and in his version he was borne out by the Chairman. ' Messara Williamson. Bradley and Green, tho retiring direotors, were re-elected, and Mr W» v mouth waa re-appoint d auditor. A resolution was then passed reducing the Company s business as inaioited in the report.

The Alexandra Band of Hope entertain ment will be held in the school-room on Monday pvening next. An excellent programme has been prepared for the occasion. .i.^^S.'.Pl Worboys preaches on " Saul and the Witch ot Kndor " in tho Methodist Free Church, Pitt and Vincent stroots, to-morrow evening, it being the first of a series on different

THE ROKEBY-STREET FIRE

Chargo of Arson Dismissed.

The chief part of tho ovidenco of Julia Curtis, or Wilson, appeared in our lust odition. Witness continued : Tho piano was destroyed. £100 would not reach tho value of tho furniture, in addition to tho piano. Thoro were fivo females in tho house at tho timo. Madamo's young man must havo been in tho houso at tho timo of tho firo. Tho lire had got firm hold of tho room boforo Li/.zio called hor. Madamo gavo hor four gold rings,pairLorno earrings, and £2 5h in monoy. It was hor habit to hand hor valuables to her to tako caro of. Sho was possessed of property, having recontly mado purchases, and was well able to pay £6 per wcok at the time. About a fortnight boforo, tho curtains woro on firo, but it was suppressed. By Sergeant Whito : Had received notico from tho polico to loavo tho house, and were preparing to do so. Wcro to leave tho houso on tho 4th inst.

Nellie Bromnor deposed that sho resided with Minnio Williams in Wollcsloy-street. lCnow Madamo Valentino. Lived withhor sovoral times. Was with hor at Padding ton Villa eighteen months ago. On tho Ist inßt. she was in Wcllcsloy-strect. Tho ac cused called between 9 and 10. Conversed with hor about old times nt tho Villa. Sho said if tho girls woro not out of tho b house by Wednesday, sho would either sell tho houso or burn it. A follow came in at tho timo to soe Madame, and they went to another part of tho house. They left togethor about 11 o'clock. Was well acquainted with Padding ton Villa. (Witness gave a minuto descrip tion of tho interior). Sho ran to the firo. Saw Madamo there. Sho appeared as though she had taken somo drink.

To Mr Cooper : Madame Valentino owns the houso in Wellesley-street. Did not know tho fellow by name, but could swear to him if she saw him again. Lillio Cash deposed that sho resided at Julia's, at tho Whito Houso. She lived previously at Paddington Villa. (She pro ceeded to state what she saw of Madame Valentine). Heard her say to the girls they would not caro if she was dying; no ono cared for her. Sho was angry; stamped hor foot on the floor, and went hastily into her room. At 1 o'clock she heard Julia say, " Tho houso is all right." Julia always looked round at tho doors and fastenings before going to bed. On the Court resuming this morning, the following witnesses were examined: — Lizzie Hennessey, a recent inmate of Pad dington Villa, described tho return of Madamo Valentino from Sydnoy, and what subsequently took placo up to the night of the firo. This witness's evidence was nearly the samo as that of tho proceeding witness. Sho said she ran out screaming " Firo " when tho outbreak occurred. Tho accused followed, and stood near tho door with her arms folded. She gavo no alarm, and appeared quite calm. Madame told witness that she intended to go back to Sydney by the noxt boat.—Annie Dunn, recently of Paddington Villa, but now of the Brick Houso, gavo evidenco similar to that given by tho two previous witnesses.— Annie Summers, wife of John Summers, a blacksmith of Nolson-atreet, deposed that sho called at her house on the morning of the fire, and asked for some clothing. Heard the accused make a statement to Detective Twohey. By Mr Cooper: Tho accused was remarkably calm, sho was poorly dressed, with an old pair of shoes on, no stockings, and a mantle over her head.— Maria Tovoy, wife of Robert Tovey, a cook, of Nelson-street, deposed to calling at the house of Mrs Summors, and seeing Madamo who told her of the firo.—Bertie Lee de posed that she lived at Wellesley-street House. Saw the accused there on the morn ing of tlio firo; sho said sho had a "row" with Julia. Sho would sco them all in tho ditcli yet, or burnt out. She said Julia nnd her girls had lod her the lifo of a dog.— Dotectivo Twohey deposed to boing at tho firo and seeing the accused on tho verandah ; spoke to hor us to what sho," know of it, and questioned hiron her in surances. Sho referred him to Messrs Hughes and George, and said most likciy tho girls could give him informa tion about the firo. Subsequently she left tho scono of the firo, and from what had transpired in tho moantime, ho sought after her and found hor at tho house of John Summors. Sho told him sho had paid £500 for tho houso, £100 for re pairs, and about £300 for the furniture (900); that sho had lost all. Her wardrobe was worth £150. Ho arrested hor on tho chargoofarson. Shemadenootherstatement. Sergeant Buiford, District Clerk Police Station, deposed that tho accused called on tho 26th ult. to boo Superintendent Thomson to ask if he would allow Julia Wilson to continue in Paddington Villa. She had come expressly from Sydnoy for this pur poso. Mr Thomson refused her request absolutely. Sho replied that sho must soil the house, and loft tho office. This was tho case for thejprosecution. Mr Coopor then addressed tho Court in do fence, and tho case was immediately dis missed.

HORRIBLE DISCOVERY.

Tho Dead Body of an Infant Found on

Sholly Boacli,

A SHOCicreo discovery was mado on Sholly Boach late yesterday afternoon by two boys named Thos. Pattorson and Frederick Staunton. They had beon bathing, and woro on their way back to tho rock where they left their clothes, when thoy found tho dead body of an infant enclosed in a bag. Thoy at onco hurried off and gave information to Constable Collis, who immediately proceeded to tho beach and took possession of tho corpse. The body appearod to be that of a newly-born born female infant, but it was impossible for the constable to say whether it had evor breathed. It was wrapped in a cover ing of calico, outside which was a small coarso brown gunny bag. Tho head and face woro exposed. Tho spot where tho body wosfound was close inshore, about seven footfrom high water mark. Tho tido was clear out at the timo of the discovery, and as the corpse waa not there at half-past seven o'clock in the morning, it had evidently been left by tho receding tide. Thoro was no means of ascertaining how long the body had beon in tho water, nor was there any cluo to the idontity of tho unnatural mother.- Tho police, howovor, are quite satisfied they will bo able to clear up tho mystery, Dr. Lewis was to have hold a post mortem examination this afternoon, whilo an' in quest will bo hold before Dr. Philson at Gleoson's Hotel at 2.30 p.m. on Monday.

MINING NEWS.

(by telebraph—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. New TELEGRAPH.--This claim is in Shell back district, formerly known as Siam. Tho locality has been much fancied by prospectors for years, but nothing substan tial has heretofore been found. Tho |pre sont proprietors have beon engaged in un- Eroductivo work for nearly two years, and aye now a promising lode averaging 18 inches in width. Gold is freely visible in the quartz, and about 201bs of picked stone is on band, besides quartz which is pay able crushing stuff. A later message says .-—Another parcel of 501bs picked etono was obtained yesterday afternoon.

Cambria.--Tho interest in tho Moana taiari Extended machinery and shaft has boon acquired for £1,000, and the com panies arc to jointly bear the expense of sinking the shaft another stage of 150 feet.

Rocky Point.—About 201bs picked stone is on hand from the stopes on the cross leader. A crosscut has been started at the upper level for purposes of ventilation. Waiorongomai (Te Aroha).—A parcel of 47ozs lldwts gold has been banked. Sib Walter Scott (Karangahake).—The crushing of general dirt produced ISozs 12dwts.

Caledonian.—The crushing for Mills, tributer, gave lOjozs.

Mr Froude's Movements.

Cambridge, this day.—Mr Froudo arrived here last night by train from Auckland, and went on this morning to llotorua. It is uncertain whether ho returns via Cam bridge or Tauratiga.

CABLEGRAMS.

England andßussla.-Criti..,* Losww, March 5,-Affc. to-day between Lord GranJii?" hH> cillor do Staal, the lffi U! »«dS?. Mr Gladstone 'mado a S AmQ Houso of Commons to fl?SW7fi question of tho grcatert &** *«. ponding with Russia, and &»to any inquiries on the .lubjeot • **<. Tho Strengthening of the Bhh 1 The Marquis of Hartingtoni^*^; of Commons to-day, conW , ""Hti. montswj,ichhadb^ C3 (J JV.S proposed to incroaso the rt*,SN »t but added that, the numboft? "? tional troops was as yot uu*tj* *_ Bank Diviaona. ' Tho Bank of Australia h u ~ dividend for the p M t half-Cj^i of 14 per cent, per annum, and '** ward and placed to the reCo $» The revelations contained i*^ Book re Now Guinea, Jk .showing the original Prince Bismarck to England 3 . that island, is causing w-SflS* French sympathy with Germany « Mr Howard Vincent will ?L /" oiy-Australia-'atthoßoya,^

BRUTAL OUTRAGE.

Girl Sot on Fire by her r^, (BY TBLKORAni-PEBss ABSO^i

CuK lSTCHraoi])th . , Samuel Acourt, blacksmith \^7' at the R.M. Court this __^ inflicting grievous bodily harm I* daughter, Nono Acovtrt, a girl 6r g^" by means of burning with ia'i t lamp. The injuries the girl ha.»!!?' are so Bevore thatßhe will be,v»?T< bed probably for three weeks °2S was formally remanded till Mam? i?? appears that on Thursday nieht W L* nine o'clock, Acourt came hoaTl? cated and found his dauS* by the fire reading by thT^A koroscne lamp. In a fit oTfiLV seized the lamp, and after makij,,! some abusive expressions, dashed II tS the fireplace. Tho lamp buret'ffiP of tho burning oil falling h'Z^ ilarsd up the chimney, whiio Mia (_S dross was also ignited. _fa£7 rushed out leaving his daughter j,^ Her screams attracted the attention'rfL mother, who was in the hot."/ neighbour next door, and who; fwtiii'H came in timo to save her datehtKH fatal injuries. Mrs Acourt'n hW2B badly burnt in her endoavouretotWtlP daughter down and roll something imH her to stifle the flames. ■f"?Hl

LIFE ASSURANCE IN THE SOUDAN.

A pahagrai'ii recently quoted 'by.ijL tho " Sydney Mail" nolilicd, v > liberal concession, that theoldeet Atiib^ Mutual Life Office had waived ite ifeft an extra premium for allowitfe A holders to proceed to the seat o(»u/7 But it will be found, on referenct'lii vertisement in another ft)ftimß;%i " Bocond oldest office," Tut .Mf^jii]. Association of Australasia,'"S«aj| goes ono bettor," by announcing fid| gives, and has always given ftsltafej a right, not as a concession, thi jtitttf proceeding to any part of the toSji engaging in any occupation;. . nsj being indefeasible, no matter'tfpJiJi what cause death occurs. IgJThe advertisement also referetofej cent establishment of a branch for it §_ Island, with Head Office at; ChriiltW ■ the Hon. William Reovea, Msl;G^i It. R. Webb, J.P., beingWdirsfe and notifies that Mr George (p, i. k for somo years boon Secretary fotitiitb ciation at Adolaide, has beenfijpi Resident Secretary of thenar. iiliAl addition to the lato , acqnistlki i valuable properties in Duwii b Christchurch, Mr Remingtoo, i Secretary of tho Asspdfation, ilti now on a visit to this colony, v vfa&k for tho purchase of a ceatiajjWf. lington, and is arrangidg f&pjßtMtf magnificent premises in Quewfa^fai. land. The whole of these eiMtuMq an expenditure of gome £$$jshyst\ of tho Sydnoy Board of DireotaiMijb invest all revenue in the colon;innin it accruoß. 1 '■;■'

QUARTERLY LICENSING MEETING.

Auokland City Nortt. < a|| Tim adjourned quarterly licensing'«fe_Bl tho City North Licensing District tootiiiiflj noon to-day. Presont: Messri F.G.SrttfiH| <Chairman), K. Neal. and Joshtta "B^'Hl Tho only business was the coniUtaliiiißß application from J. Lynch for Uw'MIR him of tho liconße of the Albion HoB&W^H street, from John Russell. , S Mr Georgo, who appeared for bwfl said the caso had been adjonrneJtß'llßM^H Bench to obtain ovidenco regardisi f^-'MS trading that the Bench undereWMM _B! going on. He was informal that th .!*JB| Sunday trading, and asked thai I. ltaf|.§j granted to tho applicant. § j i Mr Kwington said the adjOsraiMu«Jßj granted, not only on account of WWHH Sunday trading, but also because utf !**H|f Informed that there was a rroTJOM W^WEj for Sunday trading agabst M!pjljll^H that ho had previously Mr Heskoth said tho present OTPJW.HP in this position : Fourteen or fifteen OWBM|! tho applicant held a license forttoigjjgH Hotel. Ono evening two drtffita.»PJMll into the houso and caused a dishir»W* i B Lynch was away for a constable, .Hrld Mrs Lynch ho give thorn drinlateaMjWu Bcutod. Tho Bench who heard .tlisWJwBK thoy could not get out w ,™«KIH| penalty, and thoy lined him. "'iBB boon in tho Albion Hotel for «»*■» and produced two certificates fromJJJEMK who were ateo teetotallers, to IbejWWKM houeo had beon well managed. :™IM_fMM Boon anything in the ma-UgeraentOflmpwTßM complain of. He poinl ed out ™!!''S3ISH_t( complaint from tho police, and la UTOgMg that had been recorded WtnrojtMtlH^B the Benoh had actually straggfeiWlßMl a ponalty at all. __~ , MM The Chairman said that thOWTOR^B prepared to deal with theapplioaUira EZMI if the applicant had not had Bufitoira«rem| would grant a further adjournjnMWiKjßJ If ho waa prepared to satislr ™,518 that ho was a fit and proper petton, mi .*<W grant the license. ; '.; K,i,,aiiS:^B Mr Heskoth presumed, from lw«K^B from tlio Chairman, that tho .BenctP^Jg eatisflcd with what ho had;S4 ld,'*» &M_ further ovidenco. ■ . - ■ 93 <X , The Chairman said the Bench *«»«£■» fled. Tl . fino.osMrHoskethbMiffigJM was a small ono, but it w«sjrekW"JJMs, thorc was groat difficulty in Sunday tradiog. 11 was apparent _S__ trading had been going on. He 'J_ZmM Heskoth that any thing he,hadbW*KE™ applicant had not. prejudiced tMfSS^H and when peoplo had come' W'SSIM complaints ho had warned jJf.JelB mako any Btatemenls thoy '"WSHHs pared to mako in tho V'^ e*£L ___\ applicant, and be Prep;r™.3sisW(i*_B He said that tho matter of tfoBU^HJHJ him a good deal of anxiety, 8!) th seclion of the Act as follows.-^ > |m that such licenso shall not,boPTffiSpHß appointee of tho holder shall be ?PKurl_»_Bs Committee." At the PrevionsfllWeip^W son had stated that the z__®¥£mWMMU bis houso so badly that, aad W£ffiT Mm tho liconso would have beonfOH«Wft£|Ms Mr Heskoth argued that ™ffi__M___m erred once, it waß unfair tnat ««f S*|B| bo brought up against torn. «<-• igt,,. Bench to consider that point. . _ v;'st&__mi The Chairman pointed out that.»A*dHß ignored tho fact that he bad to*W^_W. of general unfitness. He then K&HR repeat tho words mado use of oy w,. j|j| at thopr erioua meeting. orh .r rmtf .;"fti?K,S Mr Thomson correctedthe >__^_l___h previous-occasion he had *W%)SM_\W fection did not servo him JJ^SIiPMF him to recall the facts of 'h« ScwlKW but that ho had warned to Wfi'Mfflf must conduct the Albion betterw%j|JPJß Arms, as it was In tho M*l__\__sl__m subject to tbo gurveillanceof l»aow°^ M» P°Mr Georgehorostited take an adjournment for a foWjp. ■_ would adduce evidence-as to.Hw » Egg

THE BEET-ROOT INDUSTRY.

A meeting in connection wift .^^o_M- : industry was held yWe^T_usi_\\_m There was a small attcndanco.'i^m,, was in tho chair. The Cha^^W out that tho farmers hod » "j ;! . m countable apathy _.fo^^_M were afraid of something, Msi|« could very well expl<»nJJ^t,*ll| afraid of. They consider^S||*<«| plied them wore not ■^r^\_ mm \' siderable discussion, _$&_*[. tion was unanimously a^^U»#i|| the following gentlemen :_Wm__M viz., Messrs Graham, , B_WtM : brick, Barugb, White, ■J LS*lfl_\, M.H.R., 6. Edgecumb , .s,*» and Captain R™__W>'___f H the mean timo to induce ff£» *B| practical test in W"Wl_*_sM_M and record cost of growing the »P;i«|* application to G?vernm«nrß>^«B analytical chemist at A"cj3|iffi« tests from beetroot now gJ^.^HB district, the results to bo rg"|™| the official records of the W"^UEI

THE AUCKLAND EVEJNWNU STAK SATURDAY MARCH 7 1885

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j GREAT CLEARING SALE I!! I PREVIOUS TO REMOVING TO NEW PREMISES. MILNE & CHOYCE RoE-peofcttilly beg to announce that in order to enter upon their Now Promises (now ap proaching completion) with an ! ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, i They have decided to oSbr THE WHOLE OF THEIR PRESENT WELL-KNOWN VALUABLE STOCK - AT BUCH A REDUCTION IN PRICK AS WILL ENSURE A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. \ EVERY ARTICLE IS TO BE SOLD I The Goods are boing so rapidly Cleared Out that our Frionds and the Publio aro requested to ! CALL AT ONCE, TO ENSURE GETTING SOME OP THE i BARGAINS. PREMISES CLOSE ON SATURDAY j NIGHTS AT 9 p.m. 9IILNE & CHOYCE, I .- . • WELLESLEY-STREET. -DREMISES Q O L D. 1 .SALE If i ' 0F I FURNITURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, | tee., &c„ ! JOB A FEW WEEKS ONLY.. Discount, 3s in the £. I m AND TJ riOOKE, I J 44 AND _M?j VICTOBIA- STREET. . . pf^T ~~ ' I "WILLIAMSON A VENUE, i | -~-^' SURREY HILLS. m SPECIAL NOTICE. || A limited number of CHOICE ALLOTMENTS 111 in WILLIAMSON AVENUE, dostinod to bo the . I , Hnost street in or about Auokland; also some in • other streets, aro now fob the must time ! | OPEN FOR SALE, \ ! Terms: -One-fifth Cash, balance any time |i within flvo yeara. Instalments of t£ and up wards received. Interest, 7 per cent on unpaid balances; Prices and plans can be had at Oflloo, Short land-Btreot. A. BOARDMAN, Agent || ' ■ The strife between superstitious belief '" and science still continues, as will be noticed '' by Dr. York's advertisement in another column. The doctor is the avowed champion 113 of science, and intendß to prove to his audience $ I next Sunday evening, in the Opera House, that there is"Logio in Unbelief." His supporters I are in high glee, and expect the Amoncan orator willscore high on this topio.-[AnvT.] Sewing Machines.—D. S. Chambers, 20, ueen-street —[Advt.] * Light or Heavy, for wet or dry weather the best and cheapest Boots are to be bought only at the Economy Boot Shops, Grey and Vlotoria streets.—[Advt.] W. H. Fenton and Co., 78, Queen-street, hive just opened, ex Dorlo, a choice selection of the New Flexible Frenoh Felt Hat, which have aU the appearance of a hard felt tat, yet are soft, very light durable, easy fitting and of superior finish. We havo them in black, browns, gieyß, and drabs, and in variou. sshapes; also, leather hat cases of superior quality Mercery Department: We have received . large assortment of Collars. Scarves, Bows, &o. In the newest shapes and designs. Hats ana caps of every description made to order.—W, H Fknton and Co.-lAdvt.l Something Quite New in Carpets.— Tho " Byzantine " Carpet just imported by Gar k liok andCranwoll is a novelty, having a gold thread worked into it. Pretty and effectlvo.' &~-^itugs, furniture, coverings, table-covers, anti "---' jaccassars to match, Brussels carpets from 3a /r^>->esfcry, from Is lid. Carpets made to fit '-mpu—Garlinlrand CranwelL



THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 158 AND 160, QUEEN-STREET, DISPLAY THE LARGEST AND BEST - ASSORTED STOCK OF MEN'S, YOUTHSK and BOYS' CLOTniNG AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING IN THE OITY. THE CELEBRATED MO Si. Ml. TWEEDS, IHOSGIEL TWEEDS, Which thoy wore tho first to Introduce In Made up Clothing, has become FAMOUS as BEING THE MOST DURABLE AND WEAR-RESISTING OF ALL WOOLLEN FABRICS. THE DEMAND FOR THESE GOODS Continues to show a Largo Yearly Increase, PROVING THAT IMPORTED CLOTHING IS ALMOST ENTIRELY SUPERSEDED BY TUB SUPERIOR COLONIAL PRODUCTION. A TTENTION!! Own a to REMOVAL TO LARGER PREMISES, AND BEING OVERSTOCKED, WE SHALL CLEAR OUT AT VERY GREAT REDUCTIONS. Sco future advertisements. DON'T FORGET. DON'T FORGET. PROSSER'S NEWTON BOOT AVAR EH O USE, Uppbb Queen-street. Mutual Jjife Association of australasia. established july, 1869, Incorporated by Act of Parliament. the second oldest MUTUAL LIFE OFFICE IN AUSTRALIA, THE FIRST TO FREE ASSURANCE from RESTRICTIONS, AND TBE ONLY ONE Established within tho last 35 yoars whioh has declared a Bonus upon AN ABSOLUTELY PURE PREMIUM VALUATION. PRINCIPAL OFFICE : George and Wynyabd streets, Sydney, With Branches in Now Zealand, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, and 300 Agencies. ■JJEW 2 KALAND OFFICES : 81 Q UEEN-BTREET> AUCKLAND. DIRECTORS: A. G. HORTON, Esq., J.P.. Chairman ARTHUR HEATHER. Esq. T. B. KENDERDINE, Esq.. M.R.C.S., Eng. WM. T. J. BELL, Residont Sooretary. 158 H KREFORD 8T" C HRISTCHURCH. With District Agency at Princes and Dowling streets, Dunedin. DIRECTORS: Tho HON. WILLIAM REEVES, M.L.C., Chairman HENRY RICHARD WEBB, Esq., J.P. WILLIAM HENRY SYMES, Esq., M.D. BANKERS: THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. SOLICITORS: MESSRS WHITAKER AND RUSSELL, AUCKLAND MESSRS HARPER AND CO., CHRIST CHURCH. It is hereby notified that MR GEORGE GILL has been transferred from the Adolaldo Branch to be RESIDENT SEORETARY at CHRIST CHURCH, with control over all fhe Agencies in tho SOUTH ISLAND. THIRD QUINQUENNIAL INVESTIGATION, Completed as at 30th Juno, 1884, and tor which Bonus Certificates were issued January, 1885, showed GROSS SURPLUS OF.. .. £gQ QQQ THE INVESTED FUNDS NOW EXCEED .. -£400,000 Special Notice. An all this ASSOCIATION'S POLICIES AIUS INDEFEASIBLE from date of issue and NON FORFEITABLE while Surrender Value lasts, they are not affected by occupation, residence, or cause of death, and hence NO EXTRA PREMIUM IS REQUIRED TO COVER WAR RISK IN THE SOUDAN, OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE WORLD, For TABLES OF RATES and REPORTS of the Progress and Present' Position of this most successful Institution, apply at the Offices as above, or at any Agency throughout the Colonies. By Ohdbr of thk Board. J. C. REMINGTON, Secretary. THE LIVER STIMULANTr-A COMPOUND EXTRACT Of EUONOMYN AND PODOPHYLUN WITH TARAXACUM—IS INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC roB BILIOUS NESS, TORPID tIVER, DYSPEPSIA, rUTULENCB, «ND LOSS OP APPETITE. 2a. 60. PER BOTTLE, tt M6WTT-. OH tWISt, BBU. Slßtlt. MICM.M.O



Mr James Slater, architect, engineer, draut h i man, &0., as will be seen by advertise ment in another column, has removed from ATLTjSB T3T S t Arcaa J o^ to,Canada Buildings, over Mess rs Upton and Co.'s, stationers. Br. York is on the war-path again, and «np«,!^ obody w-iu Kethurtat the Opora House SSnlnS^.t c hm, ning W^ en he champions science br?t?d^'^logy and superstition in his celo rtnrtnv Son l. he • L °Bio of Unbelief.-' The doctor always puts in new plants whero he 1011? "neß. and those who get their kSowin™ iift d wi" hS-l° u,° satisfaS of Knowing a little more and believing a little leß3 In order .to provont folks being packed like two^c&Kjrare to ba ißsued at