SPORTING.

PRINCIPAL RACING FIXTURES.

Now Zealand,

Wanitanul J.C. Antumn March T> and (5 North Auckland (Daruuvillc) lUr.es.. March 6. 7 OuuaniJ.U. Autumn Jlnrcli 17 r.nd IS Hawkc'a Hnv J.C. Auhinin .. ..March 17 anrl 13 Henderson's Mill Turf Chili March 17 Northorn Jockuy Club Autumn March 21 Tnranaki"Anniversn.ry Jlcuiing .March '.'7, "A Oaohunjja i:.C. Autumn ■::JTsrch2B Auckland (LO. Autumn ApriHandG Ciintorlmry J.C. Autuinu McttiiiL-..:..April G, 7 Takapuna J.O. Autumn .' April 11 Papskiira Mootins '.-.." April 13 Tukapunu J.C. Winter May 24 Auckland II.C. StceplcchasoMootinK.-.-Juno 6 Australia. V.R.C. Autumn February 28, March 5. 7 HawKcsbury K.C. Autumn March ■2fi, 28 A.J.C. Autumn April G, 8,10,11 Dates of Nominations, Eati'ies and Acceptances. Nominations for N.Z. Cup, 18SS Fob. 2S first forfoit Auckland Kast^r Handicap and Siooplechaso Marsh r!7 To Correspondents. IlisriTTE (Poaaonby).—Tho Hon. /. White has novcr won n Ciiamplon rnco. Kukkka.—Kinitof the Gipsio? is nnioiiK Uioso nominated for the Australian Cu>>. J.— H»th Thmi'lcrbolt and the Musket—Slander edit nro on«a«cd in tho Maraa' Produco Stakes, run at tho forthcomiiiß Auculand Autumn Mooting.

X.Y.Z.—(I) Grand Flaneur won hut frho rnco aa n iwo-yc-nr-oid-vi;'.. the Xnnivii'.iy Stakes, run nt Uio Summer MoutiiiK of tho V.U O. (Jj J'r.)i,-r«ss was socoml to l)v«M Munnir in \iw Derby, Oup, Cbnmplon Staksfl, nnd St. Losor. ISf)mnEn.-MiSB Flat, thn iam of Wolcomo .Uck, in owi\cil by th« Chmt«h\uvh Alidille i*»rk Html Company, film \st-.s irot. by lV;or flat (imp.) from Mountain Nymph (imp.), and m hvc a:vr win ono of thu fastest mures on tho Mew Zotilnnd turf. UM. —Wattie rorlo Trenton in tl>c Auckland Midsui\inHT Handicap an* ChrlatclmroVi .Chainpaßno Stakog. lv the Wolcomo Stakes .at the Auckland Sprint; lloctiiiK, Dawson hart ihb mount. Tronton loft tho "paddock with the oddo of 5 to 1 HK.i!ii3t him in each raco.

NOTES BY HIPPONA.

Tin; Dnnidin Cup of ISSS haa beon lost and won, and ouce raoro ia victory to bo re corded for the Hon. W. Robinson's Vanguard, who carried hi* heavy impost of Pst Sib to tf-.o front,, and spread-eagled his field in tho fastest tirae recorded for the raco, viz., :Jmin. 53<>ec. Tin's porformanco stamps tiio

■'on of Traducor ."<■ ono ai Ihe bost horses that havo tied tuu New Zcalandturf, and thoro is r.o question tho field that opposed him was one of tha strongest that lias been saddled up for tho event. This is the first occasion that tho Robinson stable havo beon successful in placing a Dunedin Cup to their credit, Although they havo nmclo several very close bids in previous years with O'J Dit and Salvage, but it is nntjsho first time that Dorritt has ridden

tuu winnor, he having pilot-jd homo Fish hook in 1877. Although the Auckland bred colt Trenton Rot avruy badly, ho showed by tho maunor in which he shaped throughout the race that ho has lost uone of the brilliancy that distinguished him as a two-year-old, and it wus certainly hard linos on O'Brien that he had to meet such a great horse aa Vanguard. Tha despised Minerva squeezed into third place, but tho details of the running tell us that tho much fancied Wapiti and Lady Emma wore never damjorous. Tho following is a list of Vanguard's performances ■

ISSI-3 Canterbury Spring — Second in Welcome Stakes, won by Siesta.

Uunedin Antuam — Second iv Champacno St»kcs. won by Nonsonao. Canterbury Antumn—Til d in Caampagno btalcus, won by Nonacnnu, lrt*, second; second in Nornery Handicap (S3t 71b), won by Siesta Tlmuru-Woa Winter Oata Handicap (7at) bcaiins To Ata I7st) and Wliitio iStt sib). 1882 3.

Canterbury Spring—Third in J. C. Hriu'lcop <!7»t), woa by Welcomo Jack ifat ;ilb), Ilimm>otu <7st 41b) aacond: third in Canterbury Cap (w.r.a.l won by Sir Modi 0.1. Cheviot seccad.

Canterbury Samtnor — Unplaced' in Chrisf chi rcb Cup ("Bt 101b), won byßnndoora (SsiMb) Tasman (7st ll!b) sscond, King Quail (7st olb), third. 1883-1 \Wllinston Summer— Third in Cup (&rt7lb), woa by The Poet (7st lib), Normanby (Gat Mb) second. Uunedia Antumn—Unplaced in Dusodin Cup (Sat 81b) won by Uidy Emma iist olb). July i7s» 41b)so'jond,Sou'-weater (Get 101b)third; second in .U O. Handicap (XstSlb) won by Lady Emma <Sat 131b); won Forbury Handicap tSst), beating OViinroa (7st 01b), Salvage (7as 12!b) and thrco others. (Jaiitorbury Autumn—Won Great AutumD Handicap (Sat 31b), beating Hippotiamia (6st7lb), Lady Emma (9st lib), aud eleven othera; un placed in Easter Handicap (-st 101b), won by . Taatnan (9at 61b), Nonecnsa (Bst Gb), second, Hippodanria (6st Bib), third. Timaru—Won Flyinß Handicap Pst), beating Princess l^oyal (6st 81b), Marchioness Nell (list olb), and two others; unplaced in JC. Handicap (Sat 101b), won by Tusman (9jt lib). Sou'wester /"at 131b), second, Lady Kmroa <8Btlllb) thlTd. 1881-5. GeraHlse—Won HU. Handicap (?at lib), beatipg Tim Whifllor (7st 81b). Minerva (7Bt 91b), and three others; won Cup (Hat s!b), beatin* ThPj Poet (7st 21b), Tasman <£>3t 91b), and 1 im WhUHerOst7lb).

Canterbury Spring—Won N.Z. Cup (Sat Olb), ' beating Leonora (Psi), Iko (7st 91b), and twelve others; second in Stewards Hacdicap pat 51b), won by Tnrquoiso (73t 101b). Uunedin Autumn—Won Dunedin Cup (9st 31b), bearing Trontou ("st Sib), Min'jrva (Tat), and seven others.

It -will thus be seen that Vanguard has started in 21 races. Of these lie has won 8, becu "> times second, and 4 timed unplaced. Hi> earnings in stakes amount to somokhing liko £3,300. Vanguard was bred by the (Jhristehurch Middta Park Stud Company, and cost 175 guineas aa a yearling. For thoso who s-t'idy bretding, I append hU oxtended pedigrco:—

Tho Wanganui Jockoy Club Autumn Meeting takes place on Thursday and Friday next, but tho Cup will not bo docided till tho second day. My impression is that whatever beats tho selected of Captain Russell's marcs—Tigredia and Leonora will win. Tho chances of Foro-runner (Vanguard's half-brother) are also highly thought of by the " knowing division " Tho Victoria Racing Club Aatumn Meeting commences at Flemington this afternoon, when the St. Leger r-.nd New market Handicap will be run off. On Thursday, tho Australian Cup, which is over a 2\ mile course, comes up for decision. The following aro tho names of those engaged :—

The Champion Stases cornea up ior ue ci«ion on Saturday next, but a deal cf interest will bo taken from the contest by last vear'a winner, Lo Grand, going wrong. Reviewing the ehance3 of the candidates, " Nomo " writes ns follows in last Saturday's issuooftho "Sydney Mail" :-The Cham pion Stakes ia pretty generally regarded as a soft thing for Commotion, but with all the veteran's goo-i deeds ihrov.rj in, I still hold thsbeliei that at weight /or ago Malua is a bottsr hor.-u at all distances. It appears to be pretty well accepted that tho son of St. Albans cannot stay, but I think that whon tbfi Champion Stakes join the pood thing-- of tho past a different song will bo nuiig. The now su'.ea ai [he. Auckland l.uoing Club, wliich have baon under coiu-;aeration for mtmy months past, have at last bqen printed and issued in neat book form. Copies can be obtained from Mr Percival,

Kaikatea, tho winner of tho Maiden Plato at tho Otahuhu Meeting, had never pre viously appeared in public. He was pur chased from the N. J*. Stud Company by Mr N. Hi Lamadon about two years aipo, and was got by Knottingloy from Ataknta. Judging by tho way tho hovao shaped on Saturday, he is capablo of much better things.

It is feared thai Mv W, Walters will not bo ablo to race Fishgirl again this season. The mare split her knee ntthelasit Onohutiga Meeting, and is still suffering from tho cflects.

Auckland hsrae-ownevs who intend hav ing a cut-in for the next New Zealand Cup should not forget that nominations (2sovs) close to-nigl>t \Satavday), at 'J o'clock.

I am informed that Chandler has quite recovered from tho mishap that befol him at tho Thames Summer Meeting, and is now as good as now. Ho has been in work for several weeks past. Tho Onohnnga Racing Club havo fixed their Autumn Mcgiiuc to takes [ilaeo on Saturday, the "23th Mtirch. Tho.ro five seven evo&tS, tho bost bcinf; t'ho .Kacitig Club Handicap of lOOsoVs.-, lj mi\o, llunllo Kaco of 40sovs)., 2 miles, and Railway Handicap of ■lOsovri.', i mile. Nominations for these, threo ov\i»t.s aro due on tho 18th March.

I hope (hat when Mr I'urcival is framing his noxt handicaps lie will not forgot two or three jokors that started in tho Hurdle Kaco at Otahuhu on Saturday last. Tho merest novice at tho gamo could sco that one in particular wns "not on the job," and ho was brought some distanco too.

A well-known local sport benefits largely by Vanguard's Dunccliu Cup viotory. Ho bnckod him with tho local books ivt tho settling over tho Takapuna Spring Meeting in Jsovcmbor last to win something like £1,700, potting it on at tho nice prico of 100's to « and 100's to 7, while ho also ac copied, several hundrod fromncouplo of tho Southerners whon thoy woro horo at our Summer Mooting. In tho early part of tho week I understand tho stable accoptod 500 from tho lucky individual at 3's to 1.

A cablegram from Mo'bourno informs us that tho good horse Lo Grand has broken down, and it is unlikoly bo will over raco again. It will bo remembered that tho hoii of Epigram injured his knee-cap a fow weeks back, 50 it is moro than likely tho mishap has como against him when hid trainer began to put tho fact work into him. Lo Grand may bo classed among tho best horses that have trod tho Australian turf, for lio proved in tho many races ho ran that ho could stay for a week, while his pace was beyond question.

Out of tho 31 who woro nominatod for tho Napier Handicap—tho big event of the Hnwko's Bay \Tockoy Club Autumn Meeting —only twelve have paid tbe first accept ance, while six remain in tho Hurdles, and fourteen in tho Flying Handicap. When tho weights tirst appeared, it was agreod on all hands that Mr Evott had been fur too lenient with Tigredia in tho big raco, nnu it is very evident that thoso owners who had horses engaged are of tho samo opinion. Fit and well, the race looks like a cortainty for Captain Russell's mare, and in Leonora ho will havo a good second string, I notice that among the general entries for tho V.R.C. Autumn Meeting appear tho names of tho Auckland-bred colts Matchlock and Wolcomo Jack. Old Clarence has also been nominatod for tho Steeplechase, and Mr Barnard has allotted him top weight. "Nemo" thus refers to tho matter :—lt must be regarded as some what of a slur upon Victoria that tho stranger from Jfew Zealand, Clarence, should havo beon oondemned to 12st 121b in order to provent him from spreading his field loose in tho Steoplcchasa. He is called upon to givo Blackthorn, the best cross country horse at present in Victoria, 51b actual weight, and as Victoria is the homo of f teepleehasingjTio highor or less profitable compliment could bo paid to the son of Maorilrind. That ho ij equal to the task I quite beliovo, and if his party support him i stiall look to him to pull through, and his greatest trouble may nso found in Morven und Mernder, both of whom have lately distiw'uidred themselves.

Among the spectators at the Otahuhu Meeting was the well-known jockey Harry Taylor. He Is gradually recovering from tbe severe accident ho met with, but it will be some time before ho is able to figure in the saddlo again. It turns out that Mr D. O'Brien'a backing of Johnny Faulkner for the Dunedin Cup was merely a dodge to bring the horse into the market. A few evenings ago Mr O'Brien made an application to Christchurch Tattersall'stohavetho wagers takendeclared null and void, on tho ground that he was decidedly "jolly" at the time the odds were takon, but tho Club very properly declinod to interfere is the matter. The owner of Trenton will thorefote havo to stand the wagers. Fay, the winner of the Marlborough Cup and Blenheim Plate, claims Antoros aa her eire. She is engaged in the forthcoming Wanganui Derby, and has been backed in conjunction with Forornnner for the double —Derby and Cup. Fusilier is among thoße on the Wanganui convincing ground, but he ia paid to bo still very backward. Mr , Carmody has charge of him. Tho jumping horse Chevalier, recently brought up from Wanganui for Mr B. Coyle, has been pnrchasod by Mr J. Marshall. £2,100 was passed through tho totalisator at tho Otahuhu Meeting.

It is stated that Messrs Hill and Poolo, of Wanfranui, are seriously contemplating selling off their nowly acquired racing stud, as they find that the fact of their being horpeowners interferes with their business asto'alisator proprietors. As soon a» thoy sent Speculation (late Hippodamla) and Sir Bedivore to Sam Powell to train, Mr J. Paul immediately withdrew his horses from Powell's caro, alloging as his reason that he would not haro them trained in tho samo stable with bookmakers' horses. Some of tho clubs on the coast have also determined to tako the working of their totalisatora OHt of the firm's hands.

Mr P. Butlerhas cold his two-year-old colt by Musket, out of Wai-i-ti, to Mr R. Ray. It will bo remembered that a shorts time previous to the Christohurch Bpring Meet ing Mr Butler gave 500 guineas for tho colt.

The Hon. J. White's colt Bargo has gone nmisa, and Fennelly publicly states that it will bo an unlikely starter for tho St. Leger and Champion Stakes. It is also rumoured that Archie has gone wrong. Rumour hath it in Melbourne that the Newmarket Handicap favourite, Sir Garnet, ift slightly amiss. Although backed to win £20,060, there is always plenty _of money in tho market to be had about him, and certain members of tho ring are never dono laying him. A Christchurck paper states that Mr D. O'Brien has purchased the three-year-old chestnut filly by Loolimiß—Misfortune from Mr E. Mitcholl for 10 guineas.

E, Vaile rodo Mr P. F. Tancred's mare Gabble, the winner of the Wairarapa Cup. Gabble was got by Albany from Tell Tale. The Hon. J. White's two Allies, Tempo and lolantho, havo been thrown out of training, and it is understood will bo put to the stud during the ensuing season. The South Australian Jockey Club has issued a programme for throe days' racing to be held at Flomington on May 2, 7, and 9. The principal event is tho Adelaide Cup of COObovs, with a 10=ovs sweep, to be run on the second day. • The Victorian Racing Club has decided that tho Hon. W. Pearson shall receive half of the Bagot Plate money which was won by Commotion on New Year's Day. Com motion it will be remembered walked over for the stake, hence the decision. Ringwood's time for the Hobart Cup, 3minß. S^secs., was the fastest on record for that event. Ten minutes after the eon of St. Albans pass«d the post, £1,000 to £100 was laid about his chancoof carrying off the Australian Cup. Mr W. Forrester has nptly named his bay colt, by the Drummer from Helen McGregor, " General Gordon." In Sydney the other week, a verdict wai given in the Small Debts Court against Thomas Fleury, a licensed bookmaker, for money deposited as a wager on the Anniver sary Handicap. It appears ho laid 100 to 5 against Merlin, the winner, and refused to pay either the £100 or the deposit. The Launceston Cup, 1 j mile, was won by Mr W. Clare's Hobart, who carried Sat 101b. He it one of Panic's progeny.

At a recent Calcutta meeting the speedy Sting won the Trial Stakes of 1 mile in lmia 434secs, beating Paragraph and Somer sot, all Now South Wale3-bred hcrsea. Tho winner was afterwards sold to Mr Abbott fer 20,000 rupees, equal to about £1,600. A promising steeplechaser has come to liwht in Melbourne in the shape of a horse called Mender. He was started at the Caulfleld February Meeting simply for schoolingpurposes, but at the finish nothing encaged could pace with him. Mender is by King Tom out of Pandora, and speaking of him, a Melbourne paper says :—" The race introduced a new aspirant for cross-country honours in Slander, one of the biggest boreea ever seen on any racecourse, as, though he is only 4 yeros old, he stands as between 17 and 18 hands high, and from his performance on Saturday may ripen into a worthy successor of the cojossal Himalaya.

FIELD SPORTS AMD AQUATICS.

I (Bt ACWN,)

CRICKET FIXTURES.

CLUB MATCHES.

Starch 7—Gordon v. Newton, Auckland v. United (continued). Alpha v. Auckland 2nd, West Knd v. Otahuhu.

AQUATIC FIXTURES.

March S3-ilanlnn v. Beach, £500 asldo and championship of tho world, on tho Paramatta Rlvoc.

April 18—Clifford v. Hanlan (if the formor is victorious In hia mntch with Boach). CUfford v. Teenier, *500 a-eide,

Messrs. Williams and Boswick havo got two new Hob Roy canoes from Carr's shed.

The Wanganui Annual Regatta takes pkco on March liOth, and tho Oamaru Regatta on May 24th.

Car? find Sons liava an order for a new 16-foot opon boat for a son of Captain Clayton, to bo built from his own model. Sho is expected to bo vory fast. G. Bailoy lias tho following now boats in hand:—A 4-ton ploasuro yacht for Messrs Aladigan and Holder, a boat for Captnin Bongard, and a pleasuro boat for tho Jlelanesinn Mission.

Tho now opon jailing bont Moll was out on Saturday last,and proved hsrsolf a fast sailor. Ilor ownor in thoroughly satisfied with her. lam informod that he is about to liavo I'll outrigger built for his own uso. I understand that Saturday's rogatta will bo tho last hold this foason under tho auspices of tho Rowing Aosociation. It i» said to have cleared expenses, co oxpensos must have boon very mild. Dr. Carver, tho marksman, finished at Nowhavon, Conn., at 12 minutes to 10 on tho ovoning of January 17, his great task of hitting 50,000 glaBS balls in six days. His score was as follows :—Shots G4,851, misses 4,865, hits 60,016.

Tho Tauranga Regatta takes place on Tuesday, March 17th, and It is probablu that sovoral Auckland boats will take part. Tho programmo includes a raco for 20-foot centreboard opon boats, a raco for open boats of any dimensions, and soveral racoa in skills 1G feet and under.

Thomaa Clifford, tho scullor who met Jo feat at tho hands of Edward Hanlan on Feb. 7, is 30 yoarn of age. Ho resides at Dapto, and only took to wagor-boat rowing 18 months ago ; ho is a married man, and tho happy possessor of livo children. When not ongajjed in boat-racing he attonds to his small farm.

Charles 6. Broed, tho great woight lifter, on December Mth, at his gymnasium in Lynn, Mass., lifted with ono hand a barrel of flour and fixture*, weighing 219-llbs, 240 times in ono minute, the aggregate woight amounting to 2(i tons OSOlbe. He railed tho barrel on an avorago four times a second. Tho feat is ono which Mr Breed ho« at tempted beforo, his bott previous record being L'O.i tons in one minute. Tho Auckland built yaoht AVaitangi took part in another race at Sydney oo February 14th, the official time at tho finish being—Waitangi, 4 hours 66 minutes 30 seconds ; Sirocco, 6 hours 2 minutes 45 seconds ; Sao, 5 hours lOrainutes 30 seconds. Waitangi was, therefore, a comfortable win ner by three minutes from Soa, and MX and a quarter from Sirocco ; while Soa takes second prize by 1 minute 15 seconds from Sirocco. The race was wnll contested throughout, Tho forthcoming race for £500 a side and the championship of tho world, to come off on Saturday, tho 28th Instant, lays th« " Sydney Morning Herald," is now tho toplo of discussion in aquatic circles. Since nix racowith Banian, ThomasCliffordhosnotleft his quarters at Roydo, but has b«ea doing etoady work, and ia said to be daily improv ing iv hii method of rowing. He, of course, will havo ever so much more confidence in his contest with Beach than he had with Hanlan, when it was quite evident that ho had, so to cay, " lost hie head " in baring pulled so erratic a courso on tho southern bank of the river as he did on that occasion. He Ims,of course,many a time had a friendly epin with Beach on the Mullet Creek, and will therefore feel more at home in his competition with him than be was with the world-ronowned ex-champion. William Beach is still doing excellently well; but ia satisfied that ho has great work before him to win his two matches. He ie becom ing quite an experienced waterman, which is something as equally necessary to win a champion raco as being able to icull a boat. For the forthcoming event both men are equally confident.

THE GARDEN.

[By Hortus.]

Calendar of Operations, February 31.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Mildbw on Roses (Rose).—Thore aro several iiid thod sof eradicating this diseoso. One I ha\« frcqunntly soon triea with buoccbj Is to givo tho plants a good watering at th« roots and (lout tho whole plant—leaves and wood—with flour and sulphur. Put the sulphur Id a pepper box, cover the top with a pieco ot muslin, and shake over tho plants. 1 his will distribute liio sulphur ovenlv over tho affected plants. Poplar Koots in the Lawn (Extermination). — W'horo poplar trees have been planted and cut down tho roots Invariably eond out a number of suckers. To trot rid of theee Is bo easy job. I have known suckers to rise time after time for yearn otter the trees have been cut down. Ono way to keep them under Is to cut tho Buckors well under tho Burface an soon as thoy make their ap pearance. This may in time got rid of them, but the most effectual way Is to irench all tho ground whoro they are, and In the tho trench ing soo that every pleca of root la taken out of the ground. Now is tho best time for doing such, bo «hac you n.ay get tho lawn ficshly laid down tt is autumn. Gatiibkino and Kkepino Feabs (Fruit).— The beat time to gather pears is when the seed of the pear has chungod from a light atraw colour to a dark brown. Tho fruit may then bo gathored with satoty. Again, when on raising tho pear gently with the hand it separatee easily from its holding at tho end of the Btom, it may be gathered with confidence Most vuriotios of pears must be placed for Borne time in the novae, so that they may ripen properly, and tho most favourable con ditions in tho houßO are a cool, dry, and puro atmosphere and darkness. To pluck pears rapidly that aro advancing towards ripening on the treo needs a practiiod eye, and no small amount of expense. In most oases It is better to go over tho trees three or four times, as the t rait on tho tree does not all come to maturity at tho same timo. Piok carefully by hand and place In a ba&ket lined with a piece of old rag. take at once to the fruit-room »r closet, spread them out and ex clude the light. Let them remain there till wanted for use; examine occasionally so as to removo any that aro showing signs of decay, bb decayed epecimens would contaminate tho others. I have frequently leen pears ripened to a flrst-claes sUge by placing a blankot on the floor of a loft. The fruit is plaoed on this, and another blankot and a fow bags placed on top to keep out the light. Pears put on an open eholf where thore aro plenty of light and air will almost cortainly thrive. Raspberries IS. G., Auckland).—The proper time to lift and transplant raspberries is when the leaves have fallen off. Any time during June, July or August will do. lift only tho young plants. A cool, rich, well drained coil is necessary (or tho cultivation of raspberries. Horticultural Society re Bbbs (Subsorlbor). —An far as I vnderstand the arrangements. the Horticultural Society aro going to give 10 per cent of the takings at the door to tho Secretary of the Beekeepers' Association, so that ho will pay the beo prized. I do not know whether the Association is going to supplement the prlzo money or not It not,tho Hocrotary will, I expeat, only pay the prizes pro rat*, according to what is handed over to him, but I would advise " Subscriber" to write to him for definite information on tbo question.

Kitchen Garden.

The late dry weather should have been taken advantage of in digging and trench ing and manuring of all vacant pieces of ground. All rubbish, such as branches of trees, &c., should be burned on a vacant piece of ground, and the ashes spread over the surface; the debris of vegetables taken to the rot heap and slightly covered over with soil. If the piece of ground for the new strawberry plantation has not been dug and manured, it should bo done at once. Recollect that the quantity and quality of the crop depends on the treat ment the ground now receives. Dig deep and apply plenty of litter manure. Onions which are ripe should be pulled and left on the surface of the ground to dry before being taken into the house to store past for the winter. Lift, dry, and store early potatoes which are wanted for seed next year. Givo particular attention to the pinching and tying up of tomatoes. Thin out some of the old foliage so that the sun may better get at the fruit and ripen it. Give the plants an occasional watering with liquid manure, also mulch around the plants. Cucumbers, pumpkins, &c. : Pinch and water. Melons : Expoee the fruit as much as possible to the sun; don't give them any water. Celery: If the late crop is not planted out, have it done at once. Earth up early-planted crops as they re quire it. Give plenty of liquod manure. Sow a small patch of cabbage and cauli flower seed ; plant out a few for succession. Earth up all advancing crops, giving plenty of water where practicable. This is a splendid season for getting rid of weeds, such as sorrel, twich graes, &c, Keep the ;

fork continually stirring over tho ground whore the weeds predominate Flower Garden. Watoring and mulching ought to bo tho order during tho present hot weather. Havo all the dobris of plants that aro spent cleared away to the rot heap at onco. Glndiolas, which aro past flowering, cut o(V the flower stalks. Don't allow thoir Hood to ripon, as tho maturing of seed robs (Jia bulbs of part of their strength. Stake and tie up the later-planted onas, givo an occa sional watoring. Dahlias, stnke, tio and pineh1. Recollect, theso aro hoavy foodoi'B— givo plenty of liquid manure Bodding plants continuopoggingdown and pinching; give plenty of wator. Now is tho timo to soo what is wanted for the beds noxt year. Most of tho flowers aro now in bloom, 80 therefore you can easily mako a choice of colours. Mako an ost'mato of tho number of plants you want for each bod noxt season. Havo a bod specially propared for tho strik ing of cuttings noxt month. Make the bed in n cool shady part of tho garden, mix in tho soil plonty of sand and woll-rottod stable manure. Attend to tho staking and tioing up of all autumn (loworing plants. Froquontly hoo and rako tho borders, koop iug thorn an neat as possible Evergreen hedges clip now, bo that thoy may havo timo to mako fresh shoots boforo tho winter sola in. Greenhouse Continue giving plonty of nir during tlio day. Kopot such plants as may roquiro moro pot room. Givo plenty of wator at night. When watering, neo jthut tho soil in each pot is thoroughly saturated.

TRADE RETURNS.

Thk following abstract of tho trndo and revenue roturnß of tho colony of Now Zea land for the quartor ended 31st Docomber, 1884, has been issued from tho Treasury Department •—

Population. Estimated Kurspoan and Chtnoso popu lation on Slet December. ISM .. .. 5G1.333 Imports and Kxtoktb. Imports (luring tho (Juartor—Total valuo £1.741,811 Exports during Hie Quartor —Total valuo 51,6X,1m Principal jiitncLL'B ovlfxpoier:— Quantity. Valao. Buttor and Chuoao.. .. cwl, 3,711 i.. 11,538 Flour .. .. tona til .. 0,800 Gold .. .. ouncPH (H. 777 .. 370,771 ; Grain-Harloy.. buakcld 1.5.108 .. 2,11)0 „ Oats .. bushols 578H31 .. 4H.713 Wheat., bunhels 2-0.1)91 .. J1.151 Hides .. .. number 16.219 .. 13.8 M) Kauri Gum .. tona 1,721 .. 90..5W Louthor .. .. cwt. 2 323 .. 11.086 Moata, Frozen., owt. Wffl .. 07,019 „ Proßorvod cwt, 0,233 .. 12,1i97 Phormlum, N.Z. tons .'tity .. fi.HM Potatooa .. tons 21175 .. 13.871 Skins' .. .. nnmbor 3,700.127 .. 60.139 Tallow .. .. tons 1,(103} .. 45.174 Tlmbor, eawn.. feet 7,012.(110 .. .'ill,'.™? Woolt .. ..lbs 'J0,202,077 .. 7W1.410 Miscellaneous.. .. .. .. IKIJtiH Othor Colonial, British, and ForelßO Pro duoo .. .. 3.1,821 >, SllllTlNll FOB TIIR QITAHTKH. Number. Tons. Entered Inwards .. 20H .. 125.63.S Ulearod Outwards .. 200 .. 121,721 Kbvbnue kou tub: QtrAitTKit. £ ad. He. A. Customs .. .. 331,171 18 G StainpDutlos.lnolud luk" Postal" Cash Kocelptxt .. .. 157.240 710 Property Tax.. .. 11,7115 10 II Boor Tax .. .. 15.784 15 5 Hallways .. .. 247.2(50 13 10 Tolefrraphtc .. .. 23.270 15 10 Othor Koeoipta .. 39.392 3 8 85),22S 11 10 Depasturing Ll ounsei and Assose i monta fi,S79 2 8 Miscellaneous . 1,48010 7 6.859 13 3 Slti.uSj t 1 LandSaloa .. .. 33,675 1 4 Rovonua of Local Bodies— 1 Llcenae and othor Fees 30C 1 1 ; fCndowmentaoCLand (II 0 0 (ioMllelds .. .. 4,030 S 1 Gold Duty .. .. 7.301 19 1 13,«H 3 3 t^VlJoi 8 G > This Include 3,3X3.252 rabbit skius, valiioa at £43,340. t Quantity of wool oxportod from Ist January, ISSI, toSlstDocenibor. 1881, 81,139,0281bB; viiluu, £3. 207,627.

From January to Dccomber, 18S3, wool ox porto, 68,HJ),IMlbs-«3,0U.211. t Now includes Postal and Judicial Itovotiuos. also Foes for Land and Uooda Keglstry. and other Fees oollocted by Stamps.

Treasury, Wellington, 28th January, 1835.

MURDER AT POKENO.

At about ten minutes to eight p.m on Feb. IS, Constable Uyan, while at liia residence at Moroer, rocoired a telographio memo, from Mr Humlin, railway station master and telegraphist at Polteno, stating that Robert Pendergrast had killed his wife that morning at Pokono Valley. The constable at once proceeded to Pokeno and effected the arrest under the circumstances thus detailed at the coroner's [inquest :— 'Phomaa Porter, hotelkoeper at Mercer, mads the following statement: —Last night, heating of the murder from Constable Ryan, I accompanied him in pursuit of Ponder grant, and found him standing at Mrs ouglas's door, on the main road between Morcer and Pokeno, and four miles from tho former place. He was conversing with Mrs Deuglaa. Constable Ryan went up and arreatol him, and charged him with tlie wilful murder of hi« wife. Pendergwwt remarked to Ryan, " You are making a mistake," Ryan then handcuffed him, and took him into Mrs Douglas's house and searched him. Ryan said, " You can make a statement if you like, hat it will be taken down in writing, and it may bo usod as ovidenco against you." He then proceeded to assert that he had shot his wife. He said: "I shot her in the heart. I put up with it for cloven years, and it's n good job It'g over. It ought to have been done olovun years ago. With the whistllngand chopping, no one could stand it. It wai all the same night and day. I gave her overy chanso since I oame back (meaning from tho Asylum) threo yeara ago, thinking sho would reform, but it was no use. The whistling and chopping aye went on. But it's all right; Gillies will give rae fair play." When ho waabeing taken by Ryan to tho station, I heard him continually questioning Ryan as to who had given the information. Referring to the tnurdor, he ■aid: " She pleaded hard, but it was no use. I shot her through the heart. I could stand It no longer." Later on he said to Ryan, "It will either bo tho Lunatic Asylum or the gallows." The Ponder grasts' residence is a small weather board building of four or five rooms, the ordinary residence of pooplo in this quarter, The body of tho rnurdorod woman waa lying on a ttretchor in a Small room off the kitchen, it having boon lifted from the floor on to the stretcher by one of the sons. Deceased had four sons alto gether, one of whom is married to a daughter of Captain Gordon. There is no sign of a struggle, and decoased'a features are not much contracted. The pistol must hare, been fired at short range as there is the mark of powder on her breast. It appears that some 15 years ago Pen dorgost was wrongly jealous of his wife and an old man named Archie Buchanan, and, as one of tho settlers puts it, "he is cranky on this point, bnt on other matters he is right enough." The deceased was found by her sons lying en the kitchen floor, and they carried her into one of the email bedroom, placing the corpse on the stretcher. On the jamß of this bedroom there is a mark which, taken in conjunction with another fact we will mention later on, affords a clue to the circumstances immediately anterior to the murder. On the jamb of tho door was the mark of a chisel, while the lock showed that it had recently beon prised opsn. A mortis ing chisel found on the table in the kitchen exactly fitted the mark, and was apparently tho instrument used for opening the door. The fact which must bo taken in conjunction with this is as follows : —On the morning oi the murder, Mrs Robert Pendorgrast, jun., asked her mother-in-law to accompany her to the picnic at Pokono. The poor old woman refused, alleging as a reason that the unseemly stories circulated by her hus band regarding her made it unpleasant foi her to appear in public. She then stated that she was afraid of her husband, but re marked that sho would lock herself in the little bedroom. Thetheory, of course, isthat after the sons had left home Mrs Pendergrast locked herself in tho bedroom. Pender grast having made up his mind to do the dreadful deed, procured the mortising chisel, burst open the door, and dragged her into the kitchen, where he shot her.

The inquest on the remains of the mur dered woman Pendergrast commenced at Capt. Gordon's farm-house, Pokeno Valley, After an hour's deliberation, they gave in a unanimous verdict of "Wilful Murder" against .Robert Pendergrast, senior. All the witnesses having been bound over to appear and give evidence againat the prisoner, he was formally committed to take his trial at the next sittings of the Supreme Court in Auckland. Prisoner: "Of course, they couldn't do anything else. I don't blame them at all; I never denied it,"

NEWS OF THE MONTH.

SUMMARY FOR HOME READERS.

AUCKLAND, N.Z..

Fobruary 28th, 1885.

An important address, in which was foro shadowed ihe general policy of tho Govern mont during next session of Parliament, waadolivored toa lariroaudionce of Auckland eloctow on Tuesday, lTthinst., by Sir Julius Vogel, Colonial Treasurer. Tho circuui etancos tinder which tho ppooch was dolivoicd aro noteworthy. It i« just about ton yoars since Sir Juliua addresßod nn Auckland audience, and co unpopular was ho at that timo that ho baroly oscaped personal indignity and violence. On tho propent oconsion ho ngroed to deliver an addrofis on tho requisition of sovon hundred electors, and though his Government is by no means popular in tho North Island, ho roooivod an nltontivo and respoctful hearing from ovor 1,500 pooplo. Sir Julius, who has been staying at tho Hot Springs for tho benolit of his health, .■ippcarcd but little bonoiitted by tho treatment, as ho was tin ablo to stand, and was wheoled on hu chair to tho front of the platform. His appear anco and uttornncos woro such as to suggest tho well-known linos which brought James Smith a hamUomo legacy from a rich

financier:—

•• Your lower limbs Boomed fur from stout When hint I saw you Walk; The rouuon 1 did soon find out When you bsgau to talk :— 11 Tlio powor tlmt props (lie body's length, In duo proportion Bpruntl, Id you mounts upwanla, and the stroniftn ' All BOttlts In your head!"

Tlio «poech was of an eminontly practical kind—in fact, tho sponkor unduly de preciated theoretical politics as being illusory and vain ; but as ho was ablo to lay beforo his hearers various proirasals and schomert which wore oalculateu to bo of honolit to thin district, ho secured tho sym pathy if he did not arouao tho enthusiasm of tho audience

Ho aasorted that provious oxporionce had shown that tho industrial doprossion was not tho effect but tho cause of tho nativo difficulty, ond ns during tho reyiint of a weak and unpractical Govornmont tho native difficulty had always occupied a posi tion of Importance, ho predicted that under tho policy of attending to tho material wants of tho colony, inaugurated by tho presont Government, tho nativo question would agf.in sink into v position of insigni licauco. Tho lato Government had looked upon tho colony as being in eatrmiis, and had conceived it to bo their duty to glvo it tho minimum of physical sustenance with tho maximum of moral dosing j but this had been ovordorio, and tho aim of tho present Government was to counteract the evil roßulta by devoting thomsolvos to tho de velopment of tho industrial resources of tho colony. To ofl'oct that purpose, ho declarod that oncouragemont to now In dustrie* by moans of bonuses wap a neces sity, lie was neither a froo-trudor nor a protectionist; but ho contended that freo trade principles woro utterly unnuitod for a Tho true condition of happiness wa» that which found tho wholo population happily ond prosperously employed ; and if they acted upon tho principle of buying in tho cheapest market, tho inovitablo re unit would ba to have a groat many poopl* in tho colony out of eraploymont. Free trndo in England had lod to tho introduc tion of a good deal of adulteration and scampod work, and ho montianod in illustra tion th«fact that a lot of railway axles lately brought from England had provod useless through tho iron boing dsfectivo in quality. In like inannor they had bean compelled to transfer an ordor for locomotive* from England to Antorica, and thoy woro quite ready to take tho American articlo without inspection. Thifl statement was rocoivod with strong marks of disapproval, but a subsequent declaration thit Govornmont hoped In future to havo locomotives manu factured in tho colony elicited applause.

Araoag tho industries ha mentioned aa requiring Government attention were those connected with forestry and tho various timber manufactures. Si»c« ho loft the oolony in U7B, tho Legislature had «eon tit to repoal an Act which ho had passed with tho view of making largo forest re- E*rvos, whoro the poopls might be instructed in the various arts of forostry ; and it was ivlio in contemplation to renew the forests which wore being rapidly destroyed. He held it was of the utmest importance to renew such a moasuro, so that tho groat wealth which they possceied in their natural forenta should not coaso to be avail able. Tno fisheries of Now Zonland aleo re quired to havo somo attention devoted to thorn. In them there was a rout source of wealth absolutely undo rolopod, for though tho waters around thoso shores swarmed with good fish, tho colony epont £.10,000 in 1883 on im ported fish. Tho white fish, tho crayfish, Mid tho oyster of Now Zoaland would, he believed, provoto bo an enormous sourco of woiilth to tho country. What waa roquirod wbh facilitioa for tinning them for export, and tho Government would be propnrod to pay a iubrtantial bonus for a large quantity of fish propared in tha* way. Tho indaii trial exhibitions about to be inaugurated under tha auspices of tho Government, and the Bchorae of technical instruction which tho Minister of Education had lately pre pared, were intended as moans to stimulate tho industrial activity and InrentiTe poworß of colonists, and develop thoir latent talent—thus adding greatly to tho general wealth. After an allnsion to tha question of colonial fodoration, in the course of which lio clearly explained his attitude on the subject, the spoaker adverted to tho late negotiations with the Imperial Government on tho subject of Samoa. Thoro was no desire on tho part of tho Government to send the Hinamoa to Samoa for tho purpose of annoxing tho islands of that group. It had boon communicated to thorn that the loading chiefs and a groat part of the white population of those islands dosirod to ontor into moro intimate relations with New Zealand, and all that thoy.dosirod to do was to sond the steamer thoro to ascertain the trno position of affairs, and to find somo means of reconciling tho various Interests of tho nativoa with thoso of tho different European populations, with the view, porhaps, of conoontrating tho trado in Now Zealand—a work of groat importance. Akhough bound to bow to tho decision of tho Homo Government, it was a matter of regret that they should not havo boon allowed to sond down the steamer for the purpose of assisting to remedy such a state of thingß as existed on those islands—that a peaceful community like that of New Zealand should not bo allowed to keep open thoso islands to the trado of tho whole world. Ho could not help thinkingtbatthepooploof Greatßritain will not submit to the present state of things when they learn that there ia one portion of the globe which has been shut to English commerce and enterprise. It was a mistake on the part of the Home Go vernment to issue its veto at all. At any rate, Now Zealand's action in the matter waß of somo benefit after all, because it forced the hand of tho British Government to the extent of sending down a man-of-war—tho Miranda —and although before it arrived extreme action bad been taken by tho German popu lation, yot he thought whon tho news cam*} to hand they would find that steps have been taken to abandon the arrangement which the Germans had forced upon the native population, find by which in effect the peo ple of all other countries on those islands would be outlawed.

Passing from this to the South Sea Islands trading scheme, which he had laid before Parliament last session, Sir Julius said his object was to secure to the colony, and to Auckland in particular, the trade of these islands. The vaat importance of the subject could not bo overrated, and was recognised by such nations as France and Germany; yet it was through Auckland opposition that his scheme for a trading company had been twice defeated. The geographical position of Auckland fitted her for being the entrepet of the South Sea trade, yet they would find that while the whole trade between New Zealand and the islands for five years amounted to £560,000, the trade between Sydney and the islands for the same time was over £3,000,000.

A variety of questions of policy were touched upon in the remainder of tho ad dress. The speaker declared himsolf in favour of reciprocal tariffs, being agreed to among all the colonies, euch as had been formulated for Victoria and Tasmania. Local government reforms were declared to bo imparatiTe, but no. definite scheme

was disclosed. With regard to mail ser vices between tho colony and England, ho highly eulogised tho direct steamors, and said that ho hoped to improve tho San Francisco sorvico, so that lotters Would bo carried between tho colony and tho mother country in little over 30 days. He intimated with regard to the management of the Go vornment railways, that it had boon resolvod to appoint local boards, free from (ill political inlluonco, to control tho work ing of tho railways, and cortain inequalities In freight charges would bo adjusted at onco. At tho clo?Q a unanimous voto of thanks was accorded to Sir Julius for his able addross, not a dissentient voice being raised or adverse voto given.

Tho Colonial Treasurar loft Auckland for Wellington on Wodnesday last, the ettamor Hinemoa, by which he procoedod, calling en route at Gisborno, and taking up tho Native Minister. All tho members of tho Cabinet, who have been scattered over tho colony, are now gravitating towards tho scat of Government. The Premier, who, with tlio Minister of Mine*, has been making an oxtonded tour of Wostlund, ban returned to Wellington ; and tho Minister of Minos and Minister of Public Works aro also ex pected toarnvethore almost simultaneously. There are a number of important matters awaiting tho consideration of tho full Cabinet, but which havo bad to stand ovor while- " Government by deputation " was in activo progress all ovor tho colony.

His Excellency tho Governor left Wolling ton for Sydney by tho stoamor Tokapo on Fob. 24, on business connected with tho defonco of Australia. Major Ecclos, uido -do • camp, accompanies him, and the Governor's visit will not extend over a month, during which time Sir Jamos Pron dorgast will act as doputy. Sir Williuin will probably Intorviow Major • Gonoral Scratchloy with roferonco to tho question of New Guinea, and the latter gontleuian will, thoraforo, not visit New Zealand.

Tbo question of annexing tho Samoan group of inlands to thin colony is not finally disposed of. Our Government, in obedionco to tho dosiro of tho Colonial OlHce, refrained from Bonding any expedition to tho island, but this by no moans bag exhausted tho possibilities of tho situations. King Malio ton, liia Parliament, and a number of loading chiofs havo signed a petition praying for annexation to flow Zealand \ and an influ ential doputatiou is now od its way to this colony for tlio purpose of laying that peti tion before tho Govornorand Cabinet. Tho vospol oonvoying them is now duo at Auck luml, and their arrival is daily looked for. They will go on to Wellington immediately, and it remains to bo coon what action will bo taken in response to the prayor of their potition. Tboro in still no nows of tho doings of tho British war-chip Miranda, which was ordered to proceed to Samoa to inquire into tho extraordinary acts of tho German Consul. The vessel called at Fiji on hor rotutn to Sydney, but nothing was divulged concorning hor oxporioncea at tho islands.

Tlk> nowa of General Gordon's death, wbiohreaohodugby cable on Fob. 11, and was circulated in Extiuh from this office, was rocoived everywhere with feelings of deep regret In tekon of respect for the memory of that braro officer, a large num bor of businoM houses in town and also tho vobsols in harbour had their Hags hoisted at " half-mast" throughout the afternoon. The same feelings of sorrow and profound regret pervaded the entire colonial com munity. The various newspapers devoted largo spaco to tho details of the disaster and tho events loading up to it, whllo from evory pulpit panegyrics wore uttered on the brave and good man whoso t.alonta and trialn had brought him into such prominent notice.

Though Now Zealand has not boon so demonstrative oa several other colonies, hor people have none tho )<<•« bean deeply stirred Dy tho roccnt events in the Soudan, and movomonts havo boon set oa foot to raise corps for service thoro, should tho offered aid be accepted. From each of the loading citios of the colony the Government have received communications from enthusiastic volunteer! and aspirants for military fame, urging that the services of a New Zealand oontmgont should bo offered to tht War Office for employment in tho Soudan. Offers of monoy are also frosty made, and thore is no doubt thai! New Zealand could supply really valuable troops, as thoro aro hundrads of mon in tho colony who have aeon active service in th« various native wars.

Auckland has not bean behind other dis tricts in these expressions of loyalty. On Fob. 23, Mr A. D. Bennett, in company wltk tho Mayor, waited upon Sir Julius Vogol, and represented to bim that he bod been solicited by a large number of men, who have had ini'itary experience, to ratio a corps for servico in tht Soudan. Ho was prepared to form such a corps at onco if tbo proposal should meet with the approval of the Government. The Colo nial Treasurer ropliod that cereral applica tions had come in from various parts of the colony. Thoy woold oome up for con sideration at a Cabinet meeting, and Mr Bennett might subjoot his offer formally. Acting upon these suggestions, the following telegram was despatched to the Hon. Defence Minister, Wellington :— " I havo the honour to offer to raiao for service abroad to the Imperial Government through the New Zealand Govornmont, a free volunteor naval contlngont of three hundrod man composed of ox-Naval men, Armed Constabulary and ex-Toluntoers, oil hardy and exporioucod men, ench Company of one hundrod moo under a nontenant, vfho lias previously soen service, suoh mn to ba raised in the Provincial District oi Auckland within six weeks, and m a guarantee start the subscription with £25. — Author Bennett, loto Cap tain Naval Contingent on service." Mr Bennett raised the flrtt volunteor corps for sorvico at Parihaka, and commanded b corps of 126 men there Ha alono offered nomo years ago to raise 500 men for service in tho Capo war. Mr Bennett was for some years in command of the Thames Naval Brigade. Mr G. Hazoll, late Rough Riding Sergeant-Major In HerMajosky'sservico, and now of tho Riding School, on Now North Road, haa written to the Men. the Minister, of Dofence, offering, if required, his own services, and tho use of his riding school, for the instruction of a cavalry troop in mounted and dismounted drill, sword, oarblno, and lance exercise, free of all charge, if it is determined to send auoh a forco to tho Soudan. A numbor of Thames Volunteorshava expressed their willingnosa to join a New Zealand contingent for the Soudan if such should be organised.

Tho Native MinUtot (Hon. J. Ballance) successfully concluded his negotiations with the Kingite nativos In tho Waikato for the oponing of tho country by means of the trunk railway, and ha thereafter visited Tlmmos, Tauranga, Rotorua, and Gisborno, mooting thtt natives at each ploco and conferring with them on matters of local intorest. Ho is now on his way to Welling ton along with tho Colonial Treasurer. The work of making tho trunk railway will shortly be in active progress. In tho course of conversation with one of our reporters on February 11, Mr Ballance said he had now go* the confront of the nativos to tho progress of the North Island trunk railway and roads through tho King Country. Tendera would therefore be called for the first section of the line, ox tending eonthwards from Te Awamutu on tho Ist of Maroh next. The length of this section would be fifteen miles. Mr Ballance also expressed the intention ot the Government to out) up and settle tho land along the railway rants in small farm sections. He said he believed they would hava tho co-operation of the natives in that district-.

The annual licensing elections, which were held two weeks ago, resulted in a pro nounced victory for ths temperance party, who would thus xeem to be assured in the position which they first attained a year age of having the control of the liqour traffic entrusted to them. Thi» year the whole of the old committees, favourable to ten o'clock closing, strict observance of the Sunday laws, and other reforms in the traffic, have been re-elected in the city districts without opposition. The fact that Mr R. T. Booth, of the Blue Ribbon Army, was conducting a series of meetings in Auckland at the time of the elections had doubtless something to do with the quiet attitude of the publicans—the latter recognising that in the state of public feelings it would be worse than useless for them to try to get so-called "moderate" men returned. The first meetings of Licensing Committees for the election of chairmen were held on February 19. The following chairmen were chosen :—Ponsonby, Mr G. W. Owen ; South Ward, Mr David Goidio; Eastward, Mr Joseph Newman ; North Ward, Mr F. G. Bwington. The aeetings at K&ranga hape and Gra*on did not take place. The temperance people scored an easy victory at the Parnell licensing election on Feb. 20, the lowest of their candidates having a majority of 56 over the highest of their opponents. Mr F. Kilfoyle, substi tute returning officer, announced the result of the poll soon after seven o'clock as fol lows:-^ Walker, 163; R. Frater, 163; J. F. Clarke, 162; E. Waymouth, 159; 0. Wood, 155 ;J. Winks, 99 ;G. Raynes, 91; F. Ledger, 90 ; R. J. Yates, 89 ;F. Ireland, 86, The first five, who represent

tho principle of ton o'clock closing, were therefore elected. . It is thought in tho best-informed circles in Wollington that thoro ia truth in tho rumour that Mr Larnach will bo called to tho Uppor Houao in tho course of a month or two, and that ho will then relinquish tho portfolio of Minos and retain only tho portfolio of Trado nnd Customs held by Mr Royuolda. It is thought not unlikely that tho portfolio of Minos will ultimately bo hold by a member for a goldfiolds constituency. Messrs Cadman, Seddon, and O'Connor aro frooly montionod in connection with tho ap pointment. It will bo romomborod tho former was a strong favourito for tho posi tion during last sossion. Theoxporionccofclnim-owncrsatKaranga hake, Tharnou, has proved thatsilvornbounds in tho lodes of that district, and an ofl'ort is about to bo made to turn this argentifer ous woalth to account. The shareholders of Woodstock Claim havo determined to sond a few tons of ore to tho famous works at Swansea, Wales, and should tho first shipmont prove remunerative, larger con signments will follow. A namplo of Wood stock stono, recently assayed in Molbourno, yioldod at tho rato of 46'0oxs. of silver to tho ton, whilo a lode in tho Golden Crown Claim has given 1,4000/,s. to tho ton. Tho rapid advance of city property in valuo was conclusively demonstrated at TonksandCo.'sauctionmartonFob. 11, when Bomo twenty foot of a Quoon-strcot frontage, belonging to Mr Thomas Colo, was put up for sale, and, aftor close compotition, was knocked down to Mr J. A. Haslott for £6,700. Tho proporty contains Air Coles'e basket-tnakingostablißuinentnnd Mr Haslott's pharmacy, and aftor making duo allowance for tho cost of tho build ings, tho price paid for tho site is at tho rato of £300 per foot. This is an unprecodontly high prieu. It ia said that it has never been equalled in any part of tho colony. Mr Haslott's principal rivals in tho bidding woro Messrs Mason Bros., tho ownors of tho adjoining pro mises. Mr Colo has dono woll out of tho proporty. In consideration of bin long tenancy and his losses by firo, Mr Coßtloy, tho original proprietor, let him havo it loss than two years ago no cheaply that tho prexont salo yields him a profit of something liko £3,500. At a mooting of the Wellington Exhibi tion Committee, Mr CallU remarked that i the numbor of industrios springing up in New Zoaland was almost marvellous, and ho did not think any person who had not vuitod different parts of tho colony could form any adequate idoa of what tho local industries were. Ho had boon told in Dunedin by a firm of manufacturers that it waa impossible to make bugglci out of colonial woods j but at Auckland he found firms who wore, and had been for some time, utilising New Zoaland timbor for that 1 purposo. Tho following are tho statistics of immi gration and emigration for January: — Arrived: Auckland, 420; Wellington, 778 ; Napier, 2 ; iiyttolton, 15 ; Dunedin, 320 ) Inrercargill, 473: total, 2,014. De partures : Auckland, 204; Wellington, 192 ; Napior, 1 ; Groymouth, 5 ; Lyttolton, 115 ; Dunedin, 3 ; Invorcargill, 385 : total, 905. Arrivals : SlO9 from United Kingdom ; 933 from Australian colonies ; and 112 from other ports. Departures: 165 for United Kingdom ; 712 for Australia ; 28 for other places. Chinese, no arrivals; 1 loft for Now South Wales.

Tho Now Zealand Post Office Department havo called for tenders for a steam mail service betweon this Colony and Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti. This service is to oommonce on Juno 1, and tho 6teamor is to sail first from Dunodia or Port Chambers, calling at tho different porta oc tho way up. On returning, tho Btcamer will come to Auckland, and then down the coast. Tendora must bo in by 31st March next.

don to New Zealand ports are rapidly driving sailing vessels out of the trade, each large steamer bringing consignments sufficient for four ordinary jailing vessels, whilst thoy also make the voyage in half tho timo occupied by oven the fastest of •Uppers undor canvas. As an instanoe, we might point out that two steamers which reoently arrived from London, viz., the Tongariro and lonie, brought cargoes the total valuo of which amounted to no le*s than £217,700, a« follows :—Per Tougariro > For Auokland, £17,300; Canterbury, *16,000; Otago, £35,200; Wellington, £20,800 : total valuo, £98,600. Pea- lonic : For Auoklmd, £28,500; Canterbury, £17,000; Otago, £33,900; Wellington, £38,000: total, £119.200.

On February 10, the Hon. J. Ballanco visited a number of tho principaL works and manufactories in and around Auokland. He was accompaniod by Mr.l. Morrison, who mado tho wholo of; tho arrangements for tho trip on his own responsibility. Mr Piorco Lanni gan kindly placod tho steamer Calliope at tho eervica of tho party. Mr Ballanco was first taken to the Sugar Company's Work* at Birkonhead, and was courteously shown over the works by the manager. He then vinitedthoCalliopo Dock Works, and return ing totown.wastakon tothoFibroCompany's > works in Stanley-street, the Glass Works in , Freeman's Bay, the pumping station at Western Springs, the Arch Hill Brick Workß, the resorvoir in Ponsonby, finishing up with an inspection of tho new Baptist Tflbernaclo. It was also Mr Ballnnco's in tention to havo gono through tho Star.. Office, the Auckland Timber Company's. Mill, and several boot and other factories,, but timo would not pormifc him to do so, much to his regret. At tho Fibro and Glass works, ho maao memorandums respecting fcome of the products, with tho object of bringing them prominently before his colleagues on his return to Wellington. Ono of our reporters interviewed Mr Bal lanco prior to his departure from this oity. Mr Ballance faid this was his first visit to Auckland, and ho was highly pleased with all ho had *oen. He con sidered that the prosperity hero was as solid as in any other place in tho colony. Tho causes of this prosperity wore not difficult to diaoover, but wore apparent on tho sur face. But one cause that had attracted hi» attention appeared to ha vo boon overlooked by others. It was tho great number of email farmers sqattorod over tho district, and ho thought that the class of eettlement in question would be a back bone for Auckland in tho luture. The principal drawback to our progress was where the land was held in large quanti ties. Nothing in his opinion would oon duce to greater prosperity in Auckland than tho settlement of Waik»to and tho King Country along tho routo of tho rail way with a population of email farmers, and that was tho policy of tho present Govornmont. Ho had evory reason to believo that thoy would havo the co operation of tho nativos in tho mattor, assurances of friendly feeling having boon mado overywhoro. Auckland wus ahead of all other ports of tho colony in tho matter of manufactures. His impression at the pamo time wan that the people did not Bupport local industries as thoy sheuld do. A deputation from the Chamber of Com merce, consisting of Mr John Keid (Chair man), Mr Graves Aickin, Mr J. Milno, and other gentlemen, waited upon tho Colonial Treasurer shortly after noon on Fob. 24 with regard to the San Francisco mail service. Mr Milne pointed out that tho fastest steamers loft on Saturdays, and that there would bo a material gain in time if the mails wore despatched by them instead of by the Thursday boats as at present. Sir Julius replied that one great difficulty in the way of the proposed change was the invincible ob jections which persons at Home had_ to mails closing on the Saturday evening. Besides, the saving of timo, even at pre sent, would not amount to much, and he saw no reason why, in the regular courso of competition, tha Thursday boats should not very soon outrival tho Saturday ones in point of speed. The deputation sug gested that it weuld be advisable to shorten the length of the Pacific voyage by leaving out Honolulu as a port of call. Sir Julius Vogel expressed the opinion that if the steamers did not call at Honolulu New Zealand would require to have an additional sum of £20,000 toward* the subsidy to make up for tho loss of traffic entailed upon the Company. He was favourable to the steamers call ing at Samoa and Tonga as well. The whole subject was under the considera tion of the Government.

In the course of an interview on Feb. 23 ■with the Hon. the Colonial Treasurer, Mr Joseph Banks, managing diroctor of the Frozen Meat Company, undertook to ex periment with the tinning of several varie ties of fish with the object of ascertain ing which is the most suitable for export and consumption. Mr Legge waited upon Sir Julius with respect to his patent artificial building stono, and re ceived a promise that its suitability for feneral purposes should be inquired into. Ir Partridge, of the firm of Partridge and Woollams, represented the inequality ot the laws relating to the manufacture of tobacco and their injurious operation, and was assured that the matter should receive consideration. Dr. Hector also had an interview with Sir Julius Vogel, in regard to the approaching Colonial Exhibition at Wellington,

Some doubt appears td exist as to the Kuaponsion of immigration by She Govorn mont, and wo havo received aoveral w*™™ asking for information on tho mibjoct. The only nominations now received art: tnOBO made by husbands In the colony who may havo thoir wives and famihos bioughtout by making application in tho nstinl form fo tho Immigration Officer. Tho feo in £8 10s for each porson over 12 years of ago, tthd £5 for each child botwocn tho ago of 1 and 12 years, children under one year are lreo. Tho abovo feos include tho usual outfit for tho voyago. Tho nomin ation of all other classes of immigrants lias boon »uspondod till Parliament meots

Tlio fiftoontli session of the Senate of tho University of Now Zealand was opened on Feb. '2"> in Government House, which had been kindly lout for the occasion. There wore present:—Dr. Hector,|VicoChancelloi' (in the chair), Professor* Yon Haust (Canterbury), Shand (Otago), Brown (Auckland), Mae[_<regor (Otago); and faulo (Otago), Kight Key. Dr. Cowio (Auckland), Ki"ht llev! Dr. llodwood (Wellington), Rev. Dr. Salmond (Otago), Rev Dr. Hose by (Obigo)i Jlon. Dr. Grace (Wellington), Sir G. M. O'Korko (Auckland), Bey. D. Bruco (Auckland), Kov. J. C Andrews (Nelson), Mr F. Fitchctt (Otugo), and Mr W. M. Maskell (Registrar). In tho course of conversation with one of our reporters on Fob. 25, Sir.Julius Vogelox prossed liimsolf much pleated with his visit to Auckland, and with tho great improvements made sinco he last visited this city. Ho not only re ferred to the enormous additions made to tho town, but also to the dovolop mont of industrial pursuits. lio Baid ho was particularly struck with tho manner in which tho various industries were carried on here. It appeared to <to made a point that whatever was undertaken was proceeded in a thorough business mannor, and a knowlodgo of the conditions under which the industrios should procoed and prosper. He hoped Auckland would bo largely represented amongst tho ex hibits at tho Industrial Exhibition. Tlioro appears to bo no luck of employ mont for new arrivals, especially single girlH. Mr Mays informs us that nono of tho Doric's dingle women wero taken to tho Howe-street Heme. They numbered 78, and none are awaiting engagement, situations having beeu pro vided for all by relatives and friends boforo thoir arrival. Scores of applications •were mado for .servants, but all had to be refused,

MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

Fkoii a musical point of viow the past month has been a veritable dead soason, unrolievod by ft single musical performance of any note. There is no talk, either, of any normal Opera Company being on the wing hither, but Pollard's Juveniles open tho Opera House on Monday night for a season of opera bouffe, while Romenyi, tho violinist, inaugurates on Tuesday night a Beries of concerts in the Theatre Royal. Apart from theso events the Choral Society bavo in rehearsal for thoirnoxt concert Gou nod's " Mo-soSollenollo," and Mendelssohn's "Walpurgia Night." If wo have been starved musically, wo have been feasted dramatically. Miss Goneviovo Ward, sup ported by Mr W. fl. Vernon and a fair company, opened at tho Opera House on Monday, Fobruary 2, in "Forgot-Mo-Not," and took the city completely by storm. ;"Forfiet-Mo-Not" ran for the first weok, and " Tho Queon's Favourite" tho next week to crowded houses. In fact, her business hero has been the best sho has dono in any part of New Zealand, tho takings for the first nine nights amounting to £910. In the third week, "A Scrap of Paper" and "Mammon" wero produced—tho latter for Mr Veriion's benefit. Thißwook, " Rachol " was played for ft couple of niphte, and by froneral request "ForgetMaNot" and " Mammon " were reproduced for a night each, The season onded last night, aa it began, with apronounced success. On this occieion, Miss Ward took her bonotit, the piece de resistance boing " Nance Oldfield," and tho programme also including the sleep walking Bcenofrom "Macbeth"(MiesWard, of course as Lady Macbeth) and tho farce of " O'Callaghan on His Last Legs." After a visit to the Hot Lakes, Miss Ward and Mr Vernon rejoin thoir Company and go South again en route to Adelaido, where they open for a four weeks' season on April 18. During the month" also, amateurs connected with St. Matthew's Church, assisted by Mr and Mrs McGowan and Mr J. J. Walsh, gave two performances of Gilbert's comedy, "En gaged." EnTEBI'E.

MINING SUMMARY.

Thames, Tuesday. General dulness pervades all the goldfields :of the Coromandel peninsula The Buminor drought has this year been of much longer duration than usual, and as tho mining : industry is largely depondent upon water- I power for crushing purposes, its conse -1 quencoa are sovorely felt. At Waiorongo '; mai it has boon found necessary to hang up ono-half tho number of stampers. TheWaihi I battery has been working very irregularly, : and at the Thames only two of tho mills using water as a motive power have been able to work, while tho supply to the Queen of Beauty pump has been reduced to the minimum quantity. Considerable numbers of miners in each centre are temporarily ■deprived of omploymont, but tho difficulty will bo rolioved by the first rainfall, which i cannot new bo far distant. At tha begin ning of tho month the Cambria Company obtained the magnificent return of 1,1850z5. 19dwts. cold from 360 loads quartz and tho appurtenant specimens, and the share holders recoived a dividend of ono shilling por share. Stoping has since boon started at tho intermediate level, and tho manager hat on hand about 4cwt of rich spocimons, whilo tho gonoral dirt is also yielding psyubly and arguring profitable results from the current month's operations. The crosscut, which will intersect tho lode at tho new lovel 300 feet from tho surface, is woll in hand, Tho yiold of 32Jozs 16dwts from tho 1 New Prince Imperial mino was very satis factory, and tho stopes have since been re ported to oxhibit an improvement, and the Waitohi maintains its reputation as tho steadiest, gold-producer in the dis trict, with the highly remunerative return of 3020zs 16dwta gold. The manager of tho Caledonian Low Level mine treated 5 loads stone from the cross Jodo at tho 610 foot level, fer an oncouraging result, within a fraction of half-an-ouncegsld per load. This furthor proof of tho auriferous nature of the roofs has given general satisfaction, and it is intended to tost a furthor parcel of about 20 tans. The crosscuts at the 740 ft ierel of tho Queen of Beauty shaft aro penetrat ing favourable wuntry, and tho main No. 2 lodo was intersected on Tuesday in the oastern face It consists of kindly-looking stono, and driving operations will be com monced upon its course. Tho Saxon shaft will probably have attained the required depth of 460 ft within tho next fortnight, when n new level will bo onterod. In the Caledonian, tho lied Queen reef may be struck any day by tho crosscut at No. 3 level, and prospecting operations aro being carried on at No. 1 lovol, with promising rosults. Tho Kuranui Hill Company has started crushing operations at its own steam-driven battery, and the mana gers of the Rocky Point, Caledonian, Moanataiari and other mines are awaiting tho opportunity to crush.—Karangahake : The manager of the Golden Crown mine has unearthed an enormous lode, which has carried gold for a great distance, and still gives excellent prospects as it is followed downward. In the Ivanhoe, payable gold is continuing beneath the bottom level, and a deeper tunnel will shortly bo commenced. An averago yiold of an ounce per ton is obtained from tho quartz now at the battery. Favourable reports are still received from Waihi concerning the prospects of the Martha Extended mine.—Waiorongomai : The New Find is the only company working on an extended scale, "and a satisfactory return has resulted from the month's opera tions.

Synopsis op Gold Returns.

From January 25th to Fobruary 24th. inclusive. era dwta Albumin, tributes 21 18 Caledonian tributes Gfi 30 Caledonian Low Levels, 5 loads .. 2 9 Cambria. 3*50 loads 1,183 19 Dart. 66 loads l><) 9 Dart tributes 22 10 Deep Level Cross'ributo .. .. Jl l Kuranui Hill tributes 22 0 Moanataiari, 32 tons :)7 n Moanataiarl tributes 55 10 New Nortn Dovon. 18 loads .. .. 1 14 New Prince Imperial, 256 loads .. "Sio 16 Kouben Parr tributes 60 4 i Sundries 500 0 small parcels .... 38 6 Waiotahi, 200 tons 302 16 Total 2.725 I WAIOROXGOMAI DISTRICT. New Find, 273 trucks 31S 10 Premier, 27 trucks VI 13 Premier (tailing*) , 28 14 ! Colonist — .... 61 '' Eureka _ 7 Canudiun I'll ■ Total .. us b Total for Goldfielda .. . .3073 1

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

—— ■ .• Tn*».. TilK quarterly meeting of the (w2#% of tho Now Zealand BeokeCe' a"** efntion was hold on Februatv ■? o|li*' thtf office of Messrs H. H. Hayr utfs" Higli-efreet, there being present *u^'» L. J. BaglmU (in the chair) Brown V* Dr. Dabfol, and H. 11. I% r ( °!j%V Tho resignations of Means Shadwoir*' Kobinson, members of Committee » **! coivod. Mr Hayr, who ia a«ent fn!*,!* Association, and for tho Anefel&nd V - cial District Bookeepers' Associata' 0' 11 ported favourably of honey ealesWvL.* Bold about half a ton during the kit Jr or four weeks. lie waa authorised toi lish tho prices of honey weekly. ■ Wi A mooting of the Acclimatisation Swl iii was held on February i at the At land Institute. Present iMr James J (Chairman), Messrs Kichard Hobbi **) Thomas B. Hill. Mr Cheeseman (s3 tary)i submitted the balance-sheet r'' December 2 to February 2, as followW^ Balance in bank December 0, I8&4, fwij 2d ; Hubscriptione, £13 13s ; fees ,j" Animal* Protection' Act, Ms - t total £jf? 2il. Wages at gardens, £211435; SkcrtbLt salary and small payments, £17 iflj.l atituto, rent of office. £s ', food £2 \s\u' balance in bank, £33 Is Iftl; total £85*? 2d. Balance in bank at date, dt3s'i ß wS! at fixed deposit, expiring February g foa' total, £288 Is lOd. It waa agreed to ,S; £150 of tho balance to remain on 21 deposit. Tho matter of fish dyingin pear was dieoussod. Mr Cheeseman soidTS English trout in the Domain ponds\renS doing well, but those in the Asylum Mm? looked healthy. Mr Hill thougß would bo advisablo to get afiehfarotf side. .; ■-■vJ>

At a meeting of the Hospital Coaniitk on February 9 Colonel Haultafo jS that although through Dr. Rirtardjo? refusal to give evidence before tlji(W ruitteo, tho enquiry waa not Bo'fnKfc thoy could have wished, th* -(te mittee had come to a deciattm;!<:b recommended that Dr, Bond bo"re<MJtH to send in his resignation. They wajj opinion that Dr. Bond had boen gaiitji/ harchnesa and arbitrary conduct'iotij,- Smith, and he displayed a feeliiM wards Iho medical staff. Thoy du«t reflect on Dr. Bond's professional:(J cioncy. tlo was most proficient, attaW oxhibitcd great zeal in the perlonjjtg of his duties, but his temperament tnfjs^ him for the position. He Vtu'l.fa anxious for control and independence, -Jbj following written report was handed a;-, "The Committee aro of opinion that jr Bond has been guilty of harsh and atbitmj treatment towards the patient Smitljll^ that, although thay gave him credit fa' professional ability and great zeal li.§ performance of his duty, yet thinkkßfc deficient in that tact and discretion tbkh aro necessary for the due perforthaniSe ti hia duties, and they recommend tbit kt should be called upon to :''Ms The report of the Bub-cdmmiHee'iri adopted, and it was decided to send'ttfe thereof to Dr. Bond and to the Govenniisit Dr. Bond, on receipt of this, replied to %' Committee that he had asked the Gore* meut for an inquiry. The medics! also wroto a letter supporting Dr,; s&j r regretting the decision of the Committo,' i

Auckland Institute.—Annual HmHij. The annual meeting of the AuoSfij Institute was held at the Museum BailAc, on Feb; IG. There were about forijg*. tlemcn present, and Mr Thomas fei^ in the absence of the President, was A to the chair. The Chairman.having wd tho rules of the Institute relating to & annual meeting, called upon Mr'Clieaw to read the minutes of the last' unj meeting. Tho minutes having teeioi* firmed, Mr Chfeesoman read the :,anaml report of the Council. The Chairman, in moving the adnplis of the report, referred to the eipm&i of £473 on showcases ont of' ibiCptSq bequest, pointing out that it was lee»ik the interest that had accrued betsreeii death of Mr Costley and the tliiplJi being handed ovor to the Institute, sliA was really more than the amount eipeaiai on the fittings, so that the capital sum n intact. Mr W. D. Campbell secondM.-CsnE

The Chairman moved that jr^t Pond be President for the ensuM,ji(( mentioning that that gentleman haalala great interest in the proceedings ol & Institute, and he was sure if he vu'Hd he would fill the chair with ability. ' Mr Joszah Martin seconded.—& motion was carried unanimously, ' V-. Mr Pond briefly returneit\uidui'& honour done him. He assured .tbjjkfar

that what ho had done for thelupi had performed with the grsateii'jK* The Ciiaibman announced tbwwW|' rules the two preceding paii^fpiK should act as Vice-Presidents toikl)*. These were Bishop Cowie and !1:1 1 Seth Smith. The next bufinnTOV election of three members of'tWftiw Professor Thomas, Mr Steele,'l^im nic, and Mr James Baber'•sen 6? nominated, and the election by bilW» caeded with, Mr James Stewart acd 6fi Webb acting as scrutineers. .' l\J Tho Chairman announced thiijierol bo as follows:-Mr Steele, 22jiJt|l kechnie, 19; Professor Thomafi; IBflMi Baber. 11. The first three irere im elected. On tho motion of Mr Stewart, Mglß Macffarlano was re-ol< rteil auuiljr,

FIRES.

The Railway Hotel afc Booth :;;$$ Canterbury, has boon burned down. _ The New Zealand flax has not-IWf this year,on account of the cold •prafrsl Two cottages were destroyed tynM SoutU Dunedin on Feb. v. Tho loaa-'-* over the insurances. ' W? Mr Thompson's flax-mill at MsoliW bnrned dowD on February SW machinery and flax. Noinsuranoo.-f ---| JSoott, of Otago, is sending to,M*K challenge to walk any man fn'tbe W»? or 24 hours for £250 aeide;'oriSijf alono for £500 a-side. ■; '•'■■ Sgg The house of Jno. Harnett, bW¥" destroyed by fire at Kaikoura ton Fetaw 10. The inmates had little, Kntj* oscape. The building was toured forp in the New Zealand Office. • !■ Tho shops of W. Pacey and-A.W butcher and bootmaker, at LinnsdM,g burned down on Feb 18. P<>«pH was insured for £100 in the.lw<" Marine Office, and Daggs for £200 »■ Hanseatio Office. The building? *v sured for £300 in the Norwich U"»°JCL A poor Maori woman met with a m death on the gnmfields at Km i-WJM It appears that her husband loft loM£ anga on February 19, and on,^Ba to Ms whareon Feb. 20, found it bus tho ground, and only the charred niw nieable corpse of his wife. - Black!s flour-millsat Winton,lnWgf wereburneddownonFeb.2o.'Theto«2 near one of the walls of the bniWJW to where oat-shellings were .»Ptts| believed to ba the work of ."^Z A man employed as baker WM.WWgH stairs, and'had only time to «MP°/*wE dressed, dropping from an "P."""^ There was no water, and nOtbingMJi done to save the mill. Nothing *»?| Tho building was insured for toW» j South Bfitidi, but the estim«ted ; oii. about £1,000 above that. • The family of Mr Sankey, had a narrow escape from destfi^gjl the morning of Feb. 2. They wert WE to find some out-houses on nf*JWJJS and it wos only by great w^JS,* flames were prevented fromdestw»ij dwelling-house. Had there «».™» r.esa in the family neceswWUffflj sitting up late, the whole^P'^hf probably have been burnt dow •J^j inmates all suffocated. ThafiH^ supposed to be the work «il"i?Sl8l| caused damage to the extent of *«%,- : . I is not protected by insuran«c • Mr Thomas Rogers, weU-knoW _^| respected host of tho Gntenoo j^,™ Otahuhu, for a number of y,B*"'^!^! a farmer on an extensive scale*-»»', CrS has again bqen the victim OJ » *0U readers will remember **** B l 'i O!SiA*B Fidgett, was sentenced! to,'"..Q^l setting fire to Mr Rogers' »»&#■ over one thousand pounds w«™ etc., was destroyed. A fcWIKJ«|»| a house insured for £600 wf JS{»i fire, but the money wbb not V^^.om the insurer not giving n? tl09,!;( D billwß pany of the house 5n February 22 .»^%Z^m place in a largo iron . W*Ui 60 feet by 3D, CODtal°ing tl( ,Sii)«ii(Jl lot of valuable property, "Pj^l being saved. A *^.*%L*M buggy, spring trap, piles of new sacks, <=llfcularS3««WSß Ind 100 head of poultry being"^>U The property was iDjutel^ .«!*■ estimated loss being £809; Z&M^M the sympathy of all in this of misfortune. There uno «UI |f the origin of the fire. ■ ■. : i -*.m&

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