SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKII.

Auckland-This evening, 7.59 i to-morrow ManukaV Hkads—This ovening, 10.39; to- Morrow morning, 10.57. Kaipaka HBADS-This evening, 11.39; to morrow morning, 0—.39.

8 UNSET.—This ovenlng, fiX>. MOON'S AQ It-Full Moon, March 1,3,.« i p.m.

ARRIVALS.

VKBTKRDAY

Glenelß, s s., Amodeo. from Barrier Wellington, 8.5.. Stophenson, from VVhancum Proeperity, brigantine, itrophy, from lowns- Reward, ach,, Couway, from Whangarei TO-DAY. Te Anau, s.s., JtcQeo. from Southern ports Jessie Nlccol, schooner, from 'liiuaru

DEPARTURES.

HATIIKDAY EVKSINO Waitoa, S.S., for Manukau

YKSTKHDAV

Wsnona, barque, Davlps, for Sydney Island HelieeinOnwcll, tianiue, for New \ork IVvren. brig, Stewart, for Knipara .Mariner, sch., Queen, for Kuasell Kyvoi1, bcli., Alkins, for Guam

IMPORTS.

I'erTo Anau, from Melbourne anil Southern porlß-117 hiilf-diests ten, i:fc Ikibs miear, 7 ban* grass seed,s2 hair-chests and 5."i boxes ten, lilt linns bark. 7 canes collmi. R.'.i boxes candles. Si' fas Moves. 90 bags wheat, 18 bags pepper. .'! hitrrcls cotl'oo, 20 hhds. ale. 6 cases bneon, 1,21" wicks wheat. 11 cases cheese. 15 cases currants, :«l oases milk, 74 eaaoa ginger ale, HO lengths pipe.

Inwards ('oastwick. —Waitenmtn. from Thames, with 31 pieces junk timber : Modora, from Awnnul, with 15 tons firewood, lG sucks gum.

OUTWAima Coastwisk.—Mono, for Tatrna B'issy, lor f»U hmangi; Waitunmtii, for Olaki.

Tho lirig Syren sailed for Kaipani last even ing. She will load timber there for Sydney. Tho Ilii-OL-nibsted BChoouer Oooan Ranger -isbortiiu.l Ht Quocn-streot Whnrf this morn ing.

The s.s. City of Sydned should arrive from Sydney oirly tomorrow. There ia no Union summer tvutu Sydney this week, in consequence of 1 in; J;inj;nruonui'n detention thore.

M-T. Hill. Collootor of Customs, rocoived six tonders today for lepairs to thostoam launch at iCaipara. The amounts wero telegraphed, to Wellington for consideration there.

Tho brigantlne Prosperity loft Cleveland Hay on Jan. 21, passed North Capo on tho 21th, and arrived hero on Sunday morning. Light winds and line weathor prevailed throughout the passage The Prosperity goes from here to Jlorcury Bay to load timber for Queensland.

Tho small serow stoamer Waito, which until recently has been employed at tbe Thames, left for the Manukau on Saturday ovoning. She is under charter to Capt. Cunningham, and is to be employed In tho harbour trado.

The s.s. Wellington returned from Whangarei early on Sunday morning. Passengers: Messrs Jorvis, Wcston, French. Cole, Brown, Soutli wnll, Cossar, Boen, Lovoll, McLean, Croucher, and Hughes,

The s.s. Ulenelg arrived from Barrier at 1.15 a.m. on Sunday. Passengora: Messrs Kgstitii: and Stenhouse, Miss Winkleman.

ARRIVAL OF THE TE ANAU.

Tho h.b. Te Anau arrived from Melbeurno via tho South this morning, af tor a smart passage of 23 hours 53 minutes from Gisborno. She left Melbourne at 2 p.m. on tho )7th inst., called at Milford Sound and St. George's Sound, and arrived at Bluff at S a.m. on the 23rd instant. Left Dunodin on February 25th, called athyttolton on tho 26th. Wellington 27ih. Nanier 28th, and Gisborno March Ist. Left Gisborne at 8.J5 a»tn. yesterday, fend arrived at Auckland at B.ioa.m. to-day. Experienced light N.W. wind and fine weather up tho coast. PassongorH -.—Messrs MoLean, Boye3, Androws, Marshall. Dr. Philip. A. Thompson, Roy. Carter. Cooke, Halfhido, JC. B. Cooke. R. Saunders Mall, A. Smyth, Mondorcha. Rhodes. A. G. Horton, Chapman, thcenoy, Frasor, L. Fenerty, JMonis, Kemp, Itovs. Evans, and McLean. Ren nington. Hrooks, Patterson, Walker, Pratt, Hrunskill, Young, Ruddick, Cooke, W. Wood house. R. 11. Evans, Fryer, A. D. Piper, C. Cald woll, Graham, Tyreo, Laws, Sutheiland, Roes, Judgo McDonald, Barnard, W. W. Smith, Mathena, VV. Graham, 11. Glasson, Mr and Jlrs Pollard and Company, Mcsdames Boyes. Harvey. Neal and I children, Ansley .and two children, Klohardson, Johns, Fryer, Misses Boyes, North, Harvey, Richardson, Pyno, Harnr, Mercer, and 32 in tho ateorage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS,

Oreti, s.s., Robertson, from Taranaki and Wanganui Argylo, 8.H.. Norbury, from Hokianga Hannah Mokau, 8,8., Windsor, from Waitara

DKPARTUKKS,

Argylo, ah , Norbury, for Raglan and Kawhla Oretl, s.s., Kobertson, forWaitnraandTaranaki Hannah Mokau, s.s,, Windsor for Raglan, Kawhia, and Waitara

The s.s. Argylc arrived from Hokinrna on Saturday, with 20!) sacks euiu and 33 oases fruit. Mhe left again for Raglan and Kawhifi at U o'clock to-day.

The s.a. Oretl arrived from Wanganui. via Taranakl. at daylight this morning, with a General cargo. Hhe left again nt 3 o'clock for 'aranaki and Waitara.

Tho B.s. Hannah Mokan left for Raglan, Kawhla, and V< ailara at 10 o'clock this morning.

Tho Union Co.'g Hawea will arrive from tho South at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning with the Southern portion of the outward 'Frisco mail. She leaves again for Sonthern ports at 10 o'clock.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kaipaba Heads, Saturday. - Tho barque Freetrader and brlganttae Lady Mabol have arrived. Tho three-masted schooner Bio is loadod. Port Aliikiit, thia day.—Tho brigantino Aratapu is loading here. Aratamj. this day.—Tho (oHowinK veßseLs oro loading here:—Maria Virginia and Pelican. ICaipaka, this day.—The barques Pet. Qras mere, and Presto, schooners Sarah Pile and Anne Wilson are here loading. Helensvillk.- thia day.—Tho three-masted schooner Fern is loading at the mills here.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Waitara, this day.—Sailed: Qairloch, for Onohunga, 9.45 a.m.

Whangarf-i, this day.—Sailed: Waitakl, for Auckland, 9.30 a.m.

Sydnky, this day.—Arrived: To Kapo, from Wellington.

BttiFP, this day.—Arrived: Manapouri, from Melbourne, 2.30 a.m.

Bluff, this day.—The Manapouri arrived at 7 a.m. She left Melbourne on the 219t ult. at li a.m.; arrived at Hobart at G p.m. on the 26th, und sailed at 2 a,m. on tho 29th. She sails for Port Chalmers at 6 p.m. to-doy. Saloon pa< sengcrs for Auckland:—Messrs .Levy and Qelli brand.

Meeting, Entertainments, Etc.

MaIUJH 2, ISSS.

Opera House—Pollard's Uliputian Opera lioull'o Company, 8 p.m. St. James's Hall-Uathorlng of Welsh People -Soiree, Concert, and the Harp of Cambria, fi.3o p.m.

Theatre Royal—Mr Booth's Farewell Address, Music, Presentation, otc, 7.30 p.m. Masonic Hall—Lodge Ara, 7.30 p.m. Kohnon'B Dining Rooms — Parliamentary Union, 7.30 p.m. TatteraairaClub-Settllnß Dunwlln Cup,B p.m. Kpiphnny Church—Vocal and Instrumental Concert, 8 p.m.

Auckland Bootmakers' Union—General Meet ing, 7.30 p.m.

Union-street Hand of Hope Entertainment, 7.30 p.m. Poultry Association — Meeting at the Secretary's Olllco, Durhnm-Btreet.

Notices to Correspondents.

Ji stick.—Such n. charge should not bo made anonymously nor without snpporting evidence.

Births.

K\ 11 i\V KATII Xl t.-On 111 li February, at liowa kuwa. Hay of Islands, the wife ot S. It. Fair weiithirol'u daughter.

Marriage.

WIIiDMAN—IIOLI)KH.-Ou February 21. lit HI. Paul's (■lunch. Ancklttud. by Key. C. M. Nelson, M.A., William Wildniun to Kli/a Jane Holder.

Deaths.

BLAICK V.—l in March 2nd, ISSS.nt bin residence, CJuoen stroet, OnchtinKtt, Thomas Uoorge lllnkey; ftitcd ft! years. 'I'he (unnral will leave hia Into residence, to morrow, Tuesday, 3rd March, at two o'clock. Friends please ueccpl this intimation. SHKKN.—On Fob. 27, at Dovonport, the infant son of .John mid .lano Sheen; aged onomontli.

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

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1885.

for the causa that lacks asslstanco. For tho wrong that notds roslstano*, For tho future In theWstance, And tho gsod that we can do.

The motion of censure upon the Glad stone Government in connection with the Egyptian question was defeated by the narrow majority of fourteen. The division, although unquestionably one imperilling the seats and the policy of the Government, does not disclose such a falling-oil" in support as may be supposed. The last vote of censure, moved by Sir M. Hicks-Beach on the 12th of May last, and charging the Government with indifference to the success of General Gordon's mission and his personal safely, was rejected by a majority of 2S. Assuming the representation of the House on Friday to be the same as in May last, the division would represent only the loss of seven votes transferred from the Government side to the Opposition. The Parnollites voted with tho Conservatives on both occasions. But fewer votes were actually recorded for the motion moved by Sir Stafford Northcote than for the vote of censure ten months ago. Sir Michael Hicks- Beach's motion received 262 votes, and that proposed by Sit Stafford Northcote only 248. It would be absurd to treat the 42 Parnellites whose votes swell the Tory majority as sup porters of the Opposition proposals for the establishment of British rule in the Soudan. They are merely playing their own game, and aspire to hold the fate of Ministries in their hands. A Conservative Government, living at the mercy of Mr Parnell and his followers, would have an unhappy time of it. For tunately, Mr Gladstone has been spaied that humiliation, and his legislation for Ireland has been granted with a perfect knowledge that he could do without the Irish vote, and that he might pro bably gain strength with the House and the country bj insisting upon obedience to law and order before yielding to the demands of the Home Rulers. There is no doubt that the Government have blundered in Egypt. The opposition to their policy is as violent among the Radicals below the gangway as among the Con servatives ; ninety-four votes were re corded last March in favour of Mr Labouchere's motion deprecating the Government policy in the Soudan from the Radical standpoint of non-inter vention ; but the country can hardly consider that a policy which erred in making England the tool of Egyptian bond-holders should be reformed by committing the nation to indefinite responsibilities for the maintenance of large garrisons to govern the wild tribes of the Soudan.

The House of Lords has not for gotten or forgiven the secent threats against their hereditary legislative pre rogatives. The Gladstone Govern ment have never had a majority in the Lords. The Marquis of Salisbury's reso lution of censure on the Egyptian policy last February was carried by a majority of ioo; his motion on Friday was endorsed by the extraordinary majority of 121. The wonderful unanimity of the Peers will rather weaken than assist the Opposition in the country. The House of Lords is not too popular just now, and their censure may be construed as praise. Nevertheless, it must be admitted that fourteen does not represent a fair work ing majority in the House of Com mons, and actuated by that fine sense of honour which has become the estab lished rule in party management in England, Mr Gladstone will probably consider it to be his duty to appeal to the country as soon as the Representa tion Bill has been satisfactorily settled.

General Grant Dying.

No saddor commentary on tho instability of oarthly prosperity and popularity could bo found than ia convoyed in tho brief cablo message published to-day, to the eflect that " General Grant is dying from cancer." Belisarius, blind and out cast, in his old ago, supplies an ancient par allel to Ulysses Simpson Grant, in his sixty-third year, bankrupt, beggared, and enduring a wretched lifo-jn-death. Tho outbreak of tijo Civil War in America found Grant in obscurity, but that great social convulsion .supplied the needed opportunity for displaying his high military talents. From being a simple aide-de-camp he rose rapidly to the position of general, and his leadership of a federal Army during the struggle between >orth and South was a record of unwearying and brilliant success. At the close of the war, he was, by the almost unanimous voice of the people, chosen President of the United States, and was re electod to a second term in 1871 by a large majority over Horace Greeley. He made about this time a sort of triumphal tour of the world, attended by a faithful chronicler, who set down his every move ment in a book, which was published in splendid form. He was spoken of as likely to hold offico for a third term, but certain governmental shortcomings, and the anti third-term feelings told against him, and at the nomination his party had to withdraw him in favour of Garfield. Since then his star has been on the wane. By the last mail, American papers told of the failure of the firm of Wartl and Co., of i which the general's son was a chief partner, and had succeeded in drawing in his father and father-in-law. Just before the firm became insolvent, General Grant borrowed £150,000 from Mr Vanderbilt upon the security of his personal estate, and the latter hearing of the firm's difficulties, at once pressed for ptsmont. He made a claim on Grant's pexßnal effects, including his private resWences, his sworda at. I keep i sakes, and a gold box presented t> him in

London. Vanderbilt behaved with very £<re;tL gonerosity, ull'uring to suttlo tho estate iipon Mrs Grant as a gift, and to present the trophius to the National Museum that tho achievements of their owner might bo preserved in tlio memory of tho nation. The latter part of the proposal was accepted, but the General and Mrs Grant proudly refused to accept tho money sift for their personal benefit. Universal sympathy, however, was felt for him throughout the country, and a national subscription on his behalf was taken up with enthusiasm. Still it was remarked that (ionoral Grant was aging rapidly under his troubles, and ho was soriously ill when the mail left. Ho accepted tho situation with the firmness of a Stoic, anil was only too anxious to surrender everything to sottlo tho demand? of his creditors. To support himself in honour and independence ho had taken to journalism, and had arranged to write a series of article;) for tho "Century magazine. Such was tho position of affair* sisc weeks ago, and now wo learn that tho (ioneral'fl illness has assumed a fearfully fatal form, and Ilia oarly death is certain. Thoviciaßitudostowhichtho soldier and statesman are liable wore novel' bettor exemplified than in tho easo of this onco popular idol, dying in torment of body and anguish of mind, dependent, for shelter upon the charity (if friends, and almost unnoticed by the State to which he had rendered such signal service

England and Russia in Asia

TitK impression caused by the disquieting telegrams ot tho last week about Russian advauco on Afghanistan and intrigues with the Ameer nro relieved by tho news this afternoon that tho Russian press anticipates an amicablo sottlomont with England. Tho visit of tho Amoor to tho Vino roy of India is also a sign that English influonco is still predominant at Cabul. Tho fato of his predecessor and tho circumstances attending his own elevation should convince Abdurrahman Khan that his intorosts lio with tho British. He receives a subsidy of £120,000 a year from tho Indian Govorn mont for his good-will, and that is a largo sum to lose in oxchango for the doubtful friendship of tho northorn invader. Tho policy of keeping tho wild mountain tribes of Afghanistan as a butler betweon Russia and India is an ad mirable ono, and tho Ameer may the moro readily lend himself to it from tho con sideration that tho alternative is loss of his indopondonco and annexation to ono or other of tho aggressive forces which nro pressing him on either sido. Tho Southern passes of Afghanistan aro all in tho posses sion of tho British, but if conllict between Russia and England is to como, its first ohock will bo on tho northern and not on tho southern bordor of tho Ameer's terri tory.

Some little alarm was occasioned at Newton during last week through' the cir culation of a rumour that there was a sus piciouos caso of illness in a houao in Wost streot, and as tho invalid had arrived hero by tho Kingarooma from Sydney, thoro wore not wanting those who naturally con cluded that the illness was tho dreaded small-pox atlast. Tho'persona(l'ected(aludy) was vory ill during tho passago across, and a few days after her arrival horo an erup tion appeared. A medical man was at onco summoned, and it would uppear that for somo days ho was dubious as to what was tho real naturo of tho ailment. Anothor doctor was summoned, and on TliursJay last the case was reported to the city authorities as ono of measles. Tho lady is, wo understand,, now recovering, It appears that in tho initial stages there is a slight rosomblnnco between measles and variola, and it just occurs to us that tho caso was not voportod with the promptitudo that its suspicious character warranted. Had tho case turned out to bo ono of variola, and tho subsequent outbreak of that fearful disease on tho Kingarooma hot shows that it might have been, it would bo interesting to know what explana tion tho doctor would havo givon,

St. David's Day, which falls on tho Ist March, is duly commemorated today, by all truo Welshmen in a mannor congenial to tho hospitable feeling of that people, St. David, according to tradition, nourished in the timo of King Arthur (Tennyson'H hero), in the sixth century, and was Archbishop of St. David's in Pembrokeshire, on the western promontory of South Wales. St. David obtained a victory on his day over a section of Saxon invadors, and that his victorious soldiers, who fought so bravely in that struggle, might be distinguished, ho ordered each of them to fix a look in hifl cap; hence the meaning of tho leek which will bo observed in many a Welshman's hat, this evening, at tho Welsh festival in St. James's Hall.

About eight o'clock on Saturday night, an unusually severe thunderstorm passed over tho North Head. Rain fell in tor rents. Largo balls of fire blazed forth, which wore immediately followed by deafen ing peals of thunder, which made tho houses rock to tho foundations thereof. In Auckland wo had heavy thundor, but vory little rain. About 7 o'clock tho pilutH1 signal staff on the North Hcnd was struck by lightning, and was scattered in frag ments over a space of fifty yards. Tlioro is usually some person at tho watehhoiipo, alongside of tho staff, but fortunately thcro was not anyono in tho vicinity at that timo, elso a much moro aerieus mishap would pro bably havo had to bo recorded.

Tho following gentlemen of Romuora wera elected on Saturday to form tho Romuora Licensing Committee; but, as thero is no hotel in this poacoful neighbour hood, the Committoo must bo satisfied with the honour of representing a sobor com munity:—Messrs VV. V. Buckland, Matthow A. Clark, .lames Han.lie, Charles Hcskotli, ani Thomas Morrin.

A narrow cscapo from a serious accident happened in Hobson-stroot yostorday aftor noon. A buggy was boing drivon down tho Btreot when it ran ovor a little girl of fiomo four yoars who was playing on tho road way. Tho driver did not notice tho child until tho liorso was over her. Ho pulled tho animal up, and meanwhile tho little ono was rescued from beneath tho horse's feet. She was fortunately not injured.

The formal prorogation of tho first Par liament of tho Auckland Parliamentary Union takes placo this ovoning, at eight o'clock, in Robson's Rooms, Queen-streot. His Excellency tho Governor (Sir F. Whitaker) will perform tho coremony. Hon. motnbers aro oxpected to bo in their places by 7.30 o'clock, and mombers of tho Council aro summoned to moot at G. 45.

The annual mooting of tho subscribers to tho Auckland Scripture Gift Association took place in the V.M.C.A. Booms at three o'clock on Saturday afternoon, Mr Thomas McMaßter presiding. According to tho eighth annual report, which was mibmittod and adopted, 6,322 books had bcon dis tributed during the year in tho following manner :—Prizes to scholars, 4,407 ; school librarios, 897 ; workshop lad 3, 322 ; cabins in passenger steamers, 236; hoßpital librarios, 108 ; city boarding-houses, etc., 106 ; orphanages, 98 ; Sailors' Rest and Bhips, 90 ; Gaol and Refuge Homes, 52. Tho "voluntary" Scripturo exoreisos (without prizes), written and committod to memory by scholars, continued to stoadily incroaso in number in all parts of tho province, averaging not less than 1,000 monthly, whilo tho Juvonilo Scripturo Lcnrners' Band at prosent numbered 800 quarterly members. The workahopand approntico lads'branch, which was sustained during the winter months of tho yoai'j was appreciated, and as oarly as funds permitted moro extended efforts in this branch would be madp. Bpyond isolated instances of weekly visitation of schools in country districts for liiblo Instruction by resident clorgymon and others, tho Committee were not aware of any successful endeavour in this needful work in any of tho city or suburban achop}?, and much regretted the lack of such instruction. Thanks were tondered to the Religious Tract Society, Messrs McArthur and Co., Messrs Champtaloup and Cooper, Mr C, Mackay, and Mr H. A. Colson, as well aa the proprietors of coastal steamers, and notably Messrs Fraser and Tinne, for aid given in various ways. Warm thankß were likewise expressed to all subscribers, sup porters, and workera who had rendered assistance towards obtaining the encourag ing results stated in the report. The field for operations continued to widen each year, therefore future aid from willing friends was still sought. The balance sheet showed that last year's subscriptions amounted to £447 odd, that tho expendi ture totalled up to £450 3s Bd, while there was a balance of £14 12s 8d in hand. Besides this there are £80 worth of assets. Messrs John Douglas, Alexander Thome, W. H. Smith, J. Longmere, T. McMastor, S. Rout, and Miss Leachman were elected a committee for the ensuing year, while Mr A. Thome was appointed Secretary, and Mr 3. Rout Treasurer.

The New South Wales Government has purchased the residence of Mr Thomas Cadell, at Kirribilli Point, for Admiral Tryon, at a cost of £20,000.

Mr K. Aleuzie's, secretary to tho Mounatairi Extended (i.M. Co., has re coivod tho following toloijrnm from tho manager of tho mino:—" See several daloa of gold in a leader in tho north face."

Mesara S. Cochrane and Son to-day offered the Kuitara township for sale by auction. Seven a<Te lota weiw sold at prices ranging from £G to C 9 each. A farm at Rungioahia was withdrawn by the mortgagee at. L'2,SSO.

To-morrow is the ln«fc opportunity for visiting tho St. Heller's estate prior to tho mile by B. Tonka and Co. on Wodnosc'.ay. Jhmdrods of people have already spent a pleasant holiday wandering over this mngnificont property. Tho .steamer loaves every day at '2 o'clock.

MV R. T. liooth will deliver his farewell address to tho pooplo of Auckland this evening in the Thcatro, Ml" Tlio.i. I'cncock, M.H.H., in tlio chair. Two presentations will bo Tnado to Mr liooth—one from citizons and tho other from tho Chiisf.ian Mission choir, containing an addross am) portrait of tho choir.

Tho evangelistic sorvico at tho Theatre Royal was largely attended last ovoning, Mr Brnckonrig in tliu chair, Interesting iliul instructive lulclresjios wore dolivorod by Ah' 1). Wollcor, of tho Sydney Voting Mod's Christian Association, and tlio Roy, .Joseph S. 11111, intorspoixod with Sankoy'.s hymns by tho choir.

On Saturday ovoning the Hand of Hope Union Choir had another rehearsal of the cantata, " Harold Glyndo," and, though tho iuclomency of tho woathor somewhat interfered with tho attendance, good pro gress wan inado with tho piece. There is *ome really good music in tho cantata, and, if as well performed as wore tho other pro ductions by this choir, thoro is a treat in .store for lovor.s of music.

On Friday last a most interesting lecture was delivered by Horr Schmitt on " Men delssohn's Life and Works," to Mrs Clayton's pupils in her school-room, Parnoll, This was tho lirst of a sorios of lectures on tho great masters, written oxpressly for Mrs Clayton's*school, which Hen- Schmitt in tends to deliver during the year.

The sailing match botwoon tho Dream and Masootto, on Saturday afternoon, re sulted in a victory for tho former by about tiftoon minutes. Tho wind was light throughout, and tlio Maacotto having Tior Bmnll .suit of sails on, hor owner is not .satisfied with tho result. Consequently, it has been arranged that tlio boats shall havo another trial of speed with tho first good broczo.

A seaman belonging to tho schooner Rewind was assisting to load firowood at Point Rodney, whon ho was struck on the hoid by a log and sustained painful injuries. Tlio vo.ss.ol arrived huro yesterday, and tho man was convoyed to tho Hospital for medical treatment.

The new gig rccontly purchased by tho Devonport Nuval Brigade for i'U4 Ids has been found unsuitable. Sho has been sold to Captain Lano.of tho schooner Mailo, for £35, on bohalf of a party at Tonga. Tho Navals intend to order another boat vory shortly.

Tho following additional applications for spura for exhibits at tho New Zoaland In dustrial Exhibition havo been received by tho local committeo sinco Saturday. .1. S. Kuthurford, Kamo (nuturo of exhibit not disclosed); H. Curringham, photos ; V'oll braeht, tobaccos ; W. W. Crawford, com ploto model of choose factory ; Hibbord and I.egge, artificial stone; Wost tiros., woodwnro ; C. .). Harton, Waikato, bottled ales. These applications wero posted on Saturday, find aro, therefore, legally rccoivablo by tho Committoo. Wo arc informed that thoro is reason to bolievo that, wero tho dato for ro coiving applications extended for a fow days longer, there would bo n considerable accession to tho number of Auckland ex hibits. If tho list now closes thoro will bo dozens of important local industries un represented at the Exhibition,

Tho Nowmarkot brass band will play a few selections on the roservo to night at 7.30.

Tho chargo of supplying liquors on Sun day, the "2'Jnd inst., against Mr Smith, lessee of the Occidental Hotel, will be taken to-morrow at IU.IiO, at tho Police Court.

Tho mate of the steamer Oreti (Mr Koy nolds) had a vci"y narrow oscapo from boing killed on Sunday morning, whilo tho vessel was at Taraimki breakwater. He missed hi;' footing|on the bridge, and foil a distance of 10 or 17 feet do'tn tho hold. Ho alighted on the bucks •""jhomo horses below, and sustained pouio 'ght injury to ono side, which will Uoep riim from work for a few days. Those who saw tho accident considor that if ho had gono to tho bottom of the vessel ho would almost cortainly have been either killed or very seriously injured.

On Thursday ovoning last,at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Bishop Luck delivered his socond lentnro on "Tho Catholic Church " to a very good congregation. Ho vory ably handled tho subject, going outsido the Scriptures to prove iiis theories. Ho troatcd tho con gregation to a learned procis of tho history of tho Church, quoting at largo from Macauluy and Cardinal Nowman. Tho arguments woro cumujativo rather than syllogistic. Amongst tho congregation thp Hon. Dr. Grace, Mrs Grace, and John Cum in, Esq., M.A. (ono of the Crown law ollieersof Wellington) woro present.

In tho last Univorsity examinations for degrees and honours, tho following Auck land candidates wpro succo.Hsful:—Final section, B.A. D'ogrco, Arthur Gilford, Wm> Chisholm Wilson McDowell ; First section, B.A. Dcgroo, Margaret Annabolla Colo man, James Morison Froneh; Honours (first-class), Clcmcntino Emily Margaret Harrison. Miss Harrison attained hor B.A. dogreo last yoar, and sho iB now to bo warmly congratulated upon tho higher dis tinction which sho has just gained.

Tho Hon. Dr. Grace, who is a mombor of tho Sonato of Now Zoaland University, and Mrs Grnco left on Friday last for Rotorna and Wellington per s.s. Arawata. Whilo horo ho sutlbred from tho heat excessivoly the climuto of Wellington, to which he is so u.ied, not boing m warm.

Tho firing for tho scloction of roprosonta tives from tho Cjty Guards and Victoria Company to tho Colonial Prize Firing has resulted as follows :—City Guards : Volun teer White, 102 ; Volunteer Stirling, 93 ; Lieutenant Osborna, 89 ; Voluntoor Loigh, 77 ; Sorgoant Dormor, 75 ; Sorgoant Boyd, 07. Victorias: Volunteer Hendry, 05; Sorgoant Taylor, 88 ; Corporal Loo, 83 ; Corporal Hamilton, 81, Volunteer Rose, 80 ; and Volunteer Fairs, 75.

Wo aro reqnostod to montion that sub scribers to tho Molancßian Mission who do not recoivo direct, por post, copioa of tho Report for 1885 (just published) may obtain them by calling at Messrs Upton and Co.'s, Lonnox's, and Messrs Champtaloup and Coopor.

At the meeting of tho New Zealand Rifle Association on Saturday ovoning, strong dissatisfaction wag oxprossed at tho treat ment which tho Auckland district had received at tho hands of Mr Stevens. No programmes had been sent for information of Auckland men, and until Mr Collins's letter arrived nothing whatever was known about tho arrangement f for the meeting. Tho camp regulations were not known, and but nino ontry forms were sent up by Mr Stovens in his communication. Captain Malion, Lieut. Osborno, and Mr E. Cooper wero appointed delegatesfrom the Auckland District to the meeting, and it was agreed, on Mr Cooper's motion, "That it is tho opinion of this mooting that in appointing moinbors of tho Exocutivo Committoo tho districts should bo consulted boforo such appoint ment is matlo." It was resolved that a wire should bo sont to tho Defence Minister, asking -whether tho Hincmoa is at tho dis posal of tho Auckland competitors, and whothcr sho would convoy them back again. It was also agreed that tent accommoda tion should bo applied for for tho Auckland representatives.

There was a largo attendance at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, when the performance given by the Waitemata Minstrels on Tuesday evening was repeated for Mr James Spry's benefit. Mr C, Hannkon was unavoidably abeent from his placo at tho corner, and Mr W. Carey creditably filled the vacancy. The only other alterations in tho programme wore that Mr H. Hargravo was prevented from singing in the socond part by a severe cold, while Mr Edwards was also unable to ap pear, in. consequence of illness in his family. Otherwise the programme, which was an excellent one, was strictly adhered to and capitally gone through.

The annual meeting of the Deep Level Cross G.M. Company was held at the Insur ance Buildings on Saturday, Mr A. Saunders presiding. The report of the directors stated that though the operations of the past year had not realised tho anticipations, the workings now in progress sLow indi cations of good auriferous stono when the reefs aro intersected. Reference was made to the new pumping arrangements, the directors expressing the hope that there efforts would prove successful. The reports from the mine manager and engineer were also read. Messrs Alexander andT..Buddle were re-elected directors.

The only Caßh Sewing Machine DepOt.— D. S. Cliainbers.—[Advt.]

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE.

A MAN KILLED ON THE TRAMWAY.

An accident of a most shocking character occurred on tho tram-lino in Customs street West about two o'clock this after i noon. The circumstances are that a man, whoso name has not transpired, was in, tho way of tho horses, and was run over. How tho accident happoned is not very clear, but tho victim appoars to havo been caught betweon a tram-car and a dray, and bocumo confuyod. He foil across ono aide of tlio rails, and two whools passod over the small of his (back. Ho was at onco picked up and carried to a piece of groon sward near Gloason's Hotel, opposite which tho uccidont happened, Medical assistance was sont for, but tho man died immediately afterwards in great agony. His name is not known, but he is bolievod to havo been em ployed on tho cutter Roao. Tho body was removed to the morguo, and an inquest will bo hold to-morrow at tho Customs Hotel. Further Particulars. Tho doceased was identified subsequently as a person known as " Old Bob,"omployed by Mi' Charles Fry on his cutter Rose. Ho left that vessel nbotit 1 o'clock to-day with his swag. lTowaßthon sober. Hewas marching along tho road, and met a tram, driven by Sayors, near Gleoson's Hotel. Sayora states: I was driving my car past Glceson's Hotel, and had to pass another tram-car at tlio crossing there. Suddenly, I saw a man coming from tho diroction of Henderson and Spraggon's shipyard towards mo. I whistled and called to him to stop as loudly as I could. Ho stopped when closo to the lino then staggorod and fell against ono of the horses, which knockod him down. Ho got undor ono of the wheels, and the car had to bo lifted from off his body bnforo ho could be removed. A doctor was sont for, and upon arrival pronounced tho man doad. His back had apparently been broken. Deceased was romovod to tho morguo to awa:t identification and an inquest. _____________

THE HOSPITAL.

Dr. Grabham Roportu Favourably on Its Management.

At tho mooting of tho Hospital Committee this afternoon, Dr. Grabham, Inspector of Hospitals and Lunatic Asylums, was pro font. Ho mado a statement to tho Committee to tho effect that during recent visits of inspection to the Hospital he had questioned evory patient, and with one ex ception, all wore perfectly satisfied with their treatment. Ho had found the Hospital in oxcollont condition.

TWO BROTHERS DROWNED AT TARANAKI.

(BY TKtEUBAPH.—PIIESS ASSOCIATION.)

New Plymcktth, this day. A mad accident occurred near Madhurst on Sunday. William Vickers wont out for cattle early yesterday, and not roturning at noon, his brother went to look for him. Neithor returning by the evening, a soarch party wont out at ton o'clock, when both bodies wore found in To Kopo river. It in supposed that William Vickers had entered the water for a bath, and was takon with cramp, and his brothor on finding his clothes on tho bank, ontered the water to try and socuro the body and had likewise boon drowned.

Juvenile Comic Opera Company Tonight.

Pollard's Lilliputian OrKiu Bocffe Companyl arrived this morning from the South, and opon tho Opera House to-night with Lecocq's opera, "La Petit Due," which in moro than ono respect, and especially in spectacular display, bears a rosomblanco to "La Fillo dv Tambour Major." It is considered to be ono of tho most palpablo "hits " of tho Company, and a pronounced success is anticipated. Tho season is limited to 24 nights, and there in a ropertoiro of eight operatic works to lay beforo the musical public.

TABLE TALK.

" Tiik LiTTLF. DincK " at tho Opera House,

Ministers aro all in Wellington with tho exception of Mr Larnach.

Bishop Redwood preached at St. Patrick's Cathobral yostorday.

Taranaki imports some four hundred casos of applos a year from Nelson Thirteen thousand peoplo travelled on the Auckland tramways last week.

The Premier of South Australia is now at Christchurch.

A woman's reason — "Because." A man's reason—" You'ro another,"

Epitaph on " Kiliana," a Solomon Island? cannibal: Ho loved his fellow-men. Rayner won tho six days' "go-as-you pleaso" at Dunodin, accomplishing HGSJ, miles.

Mr Milner Stephen, tho Australian Hoaler, begins a mission in tho Waikato on 7th inst.

A dozen young men left Christchurch yesterday, per tho Hauroto, to ondeavour to join the Sydnoy contingent for the Soudan.

Mr .1. H. Mahoney, of thcßolmont Hotel, Paoroa, and an old Obinemuri resident, died on Friday last. From North Canterbury there aro appli cations for 8,400 feet of space at tho Industrial Exhibition by 63 exhibitors,

Temperance roform is spreading to tho biiEh. Tho licensing olections at Darga ville, Aratapu, and To Kopuru havo boen carried by tho tcototallors.

Captain Daly, of Hqutapu, Waikato, is Bonding 2} tpns of honoy direct to London. Bis yield this season wjll be ovor4 tons. Tho Promier takes the chair to-night at Gerald Massoy'a lecture in Wellington. Mr M. H. Oiam, of tho Koyal Hotel, Christchurch, diod suddenly of heart disease at Duncdin on Saturday last. Tho harvest throughout the Ilawko's Bay district is said to havo beon very abundant. In a new hotel at Rotorua, tourists can live at two guineas a week. Times cannot be so bad in Dunedin after all. A telegram says that a total of £38,399 was put through the totalisntor at tho Forbury mooting last week.

An enterprising foundry man has named an economical stovo that ho has invented, tho " Somicoal-'un."

Tomporary Church of St. Paul, from yesterday's experience, pronounced a com plote architectural success. Our city larrikins havo found a new amusoment in jamming wedges in tho grooves of tho tramway, causing the cars to run off tho line.

Ngaruawahia browory came very noar boing destroyed by fire last Wednesday. A spark from the chimney set tho shingles on fire, and it was only by great exertions the plai^j was saved. H. D. Willcox, postmaster and tele graphist at Alexandra South, Otago, has beon brought before tho local Court and romandod on charge of embezzlement of public moneys.

At tomorrow's mooting of the Harbour Board a motion comeß on to have all tho existing committeos discharged, and new committies appointed. Experientia docct— not to put qno's trust in cabbies. Bishop Luck went up to Wai kato by last Friday's train, and blessed St. Mary's Convent at Hamilton on Sunday. Ho missed tho train the previous Saturday by trusting to a dilatory cabman

CAUTION.

Some unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Noßtrnm, under the cloak that it is made In the Unitkd States, WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Undor this pretence ihey are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Purchasers into the belief that they are the Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS. We wish to warn all honest and unsuspeoting people against this Deception, and to call the attention once more to the facts that the Gonuine American Co.'a HOP BITTERS Aro put up in Square, Panelled, Amber-coloured Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed in Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster; and, on the other side, Yellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, in English and German, and the name of "Dr. Soule" blown in every Bottle. This is the only form in which GENUINE AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are put up.

THE SOUDAN WAR.

(BY tSAHLB.—COTVIUOIIT.)

EVACUATION OF AKVKLEA.

Defeated Rebel Attacks on

Siiiikini

Caiiio, February 28,

Telegrams aro to hand announcing that the British column under Mnjor-Gcneral Bullor reached Gakdul from Abuklea yos torday. Tho retreat was made without mo lestation by the rebels. Tho latest news from Suakim states that tho rebel tribes in tho neighbourhood aro making nightly attacks on the British advanco works, which have, in several places, been wrcekod by tho attackers.

London, March 1

Lord Wolsoley holds Korii and Cakdul. Six thousand rebel Arabs aro in tho neigh bourhood of Abuklea. Owing to an acci dent, the expedition under Gonerul Sir Gerald Graham lias been ilotained at Cairo.

THE DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT.

Division in Itolh Houses

London, February 28,

Tho House of Commons rejected Sir Stallbrd Northcoto's motion of censure on tho Egyptian policy of the Government by a majority of fourteen. Sir Stafford Northcote received 24S votes in support of his motion. Among thoso who voted with Sir Stafford wore 24 Liberals and 42 Parnollitea. The " Times" considors tho rosult of thedivision a crushing blow to tho Ministry. In tho Houso of Lords the Marquis of Salisbury's motion condemning tho Egyp tian policy of the Government was carried by a majority of 121. The Coloninl Contingent. London, March 1. Sir Saul Samuel, the Agent-General for Sydnoy, is inviting colonists in England to aubseribo to tlio patriotic fund. Tho Agents-General will on Tuesday next confer with tho Marquis of Hartington, Secretary of War, on the quoetion of the exponses of tho Sydney contingent. MrForster, spoak ing on tho offers marlo by the colonies to sond troops to tho Soudan, said it was an example which ought to be looked upon with credit by tho world.

Government Will Not Resign,

London', March 1

Tho result of the division on Sir Stafford Northcoto's motion of censure in tho House of Commons, and on Lord Salisbury's in tho House of Lords, will not causo tho Government to resign, but tho Cabinet will continue in ollice. Tho I'arncllites supported tho motion of censure on the Government.

The Refusal of Colonial Offers

London', February 17.

["auk" specials.]

It U certain that Victoria's oflei- will be accepted. The troops are not likely to bo called out before Soptember or the begin ning of October, as thero is to be no sum-

mer campaign. Commenting on tho determination ar rived at by the Cabinet, tho " Times" expresses regrot that all tho Australian colonies aro not allowed to share in restor ing order in Egypt.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

The Russian Press Anticipates Amicable

Settlement

Tho Amoor Visits tho Viceroy.

(by caulk—coPYiiiniiT).

Caloitta, March 1, Tiik Amoor of Afghanistan will visit India next month, whon he will visit Earl Uuflcrin in tho Punjaub.

St I'KTKKSiuntn, March 1

Tho Russian press generally expect that the Anglo-Russian negotiations regarding tho Afghan frontier will result in an amic able settlement.

LICENSING COMMITTEE.

City North,

Thk quarterly nioeting of tho Licensing Com niltteo wns hold nt noon 10-dny in tho Keßidint Magistrate'b Court. Present: Messrs V. G. Ewington (chairman). RobertNeal, G. W. Owon, and Joshua Robinson ; Mr J. B. Stonoy, Clerk.

TRANSKKK.-Albion Hotol: John M. Russell to John Lynch.—Mr Goo«-i;e for applicant.—Mr Superintendent Thomson said he had boon asked it the uppllcunt in this case was the same John ]<ynch who kept 1111 hotel at Newton, and nnuintit whom complaints had been made. He had ascertained that applicant waß tho Bimo man. lie might say, howevor, that tho Albion Hotel was in a very public position, and would bo undor tho eyo of the polico. Mr Lynch had promised that the house should bo properly conducted, and tho polico would have no trouble on his aocount. —The Chairman said, on behalf of the Hcnch. that they had been Informed that applicant had permitted Sunday trading in his former hotel, and if such could bo proved, tho Bench would oortainly refuso tho application. It was only fair to publicans who obeyed tho law that thoy should bo protected. Ho might also add that in any cauo only one bar would he granted, In ordor, however, that Mr Lynch should not bo kept in BHsponße, inquiries into tho said com- Blnints would be immediately made, and the ench would give thoir deoision on Saturday noxt at 12 o'olook, to which period the Court was adjourned.

BORING FOR PETROLEUM AT GISBORNE.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN COKKKSrONDENT.)

IJisnoRNK, this day. Tm: South Pacific boro was down G3O feet on Friday, and is now in slate rock, and past tho papa. Thoro is plenty of gas and a good show of oil. Mr Weaver, during all his oxporienco in America, never saw in dications nearly so good as in tho Pacific, at a similar depth, and is very eanguino to do something beforo long. Everything is in a most satisfactory state

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Boforo H. G. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M.)

Dhunk.—Throe men wore punished. Walter O'Noill, a boy, ss; AVm. MoCormick, 10a ; and James Mllno, habitual, £5, or iv default, seven days.

The Murders in Ireland.—Wm. Shoehan was again brought up on a chargo of mur deriug his mother, brother, and Bister, at Castlotownrooho, County of Cork, on the 27th of October, 187". — Mr Superintendent Thomson said ho was obliged to ask for another remand. The Rimutaka reached Hobart Town on Thursday, and was expected at Wellington today. Ho had sent to Wel lington in order to prevent unnecessary delay. Ite hoped this would bo tho last remand that ho should aßk for.—Mr Napier offered no objec tion, and the case was remanded until Saturday. Doing thk Tailor.—John Hawker, on ro mand, wap again brought up on a chargo of stealing a pair of shearfl, value 30a, on tho 23rd inst., tho property of John Howard Dalton.— Prisonor pleaded not guilty. — Alexander Patterson, foreman to Mr Dalton, deposed tliat on tho 23rd Inst., at six o'clock, a boy called him and said that a person had walked into tho shop and taken tho scissors. Ho ran after the man. and found the scissors upon him. Tho BClß3Ors COBt £2 10s. Gave hint into custody. no His Worahip: Prisoner muttered something, but could not understand what he said.-P«rey McDermott. schoolboy! saw prisoner go into the shop, take the scissora, and put them under his coat.—Constable White arrested tho prisoner on the charge, and took the scissors from him.— Prisoner said he was a tailor, had just come from Wanganui, got drunk, and unconsciously took the scissors.—Sorgeunt Pratt put in a list of convictions against prisoner.—One month's im prißomnont with hard labour. Wandering Horse.—John Stone was flned 5s and costs for permitting his horse to wander in Avenue Road, Parnell, on tho 23rd inpt. Unlicenskd.—Patrick Tierney was flned 20s and ooatß for plying for hiro without a driver's license. A Simflar CnAEGK. — Jamos Smith was charged with a breach of the Harbour Board Amendment Act by taking a faro in a boat to the North Shore, on the 23rd inst, with out being duly HcensßH.—Mr Campbell for the Board, and Mr Hesketh in defence.—Kemanded until Wednesday next. Breach ok thk Sheep Act.—Andrew Austin was charged with having, in Messrs Hunter and Nolan a yard, Green Lane, on the 24th inst., infected sheep.—Defendant pleaded not guilty.—R. C. Paseloy, Inspector under the Act, gave evidence to the effect that he found a number of sheco, in a pen. on the day in ones tion, were infected with lice.-Defendant said this was a very hurd case. Ho had only purchased ihe Bheop on the 22nd inst. in the presonoe of tho Inspector —Fined 20s and costs. - George andVßYederick Hale were similarly cliarged.and were not aware of the sheep being infected; th°y examined them bofo>-e loaving tho farm and they were perfectly clean; thoy must havo oaught the lico in the railway truck.—Mr Paßeleysaid this theory would not hold good, as tho carriages wcro carefully cleanod.— Fined 20s and costs. Arson.—Valentine Bocquet, charged with feloniously and maliciously setting fire to a dwelling-house in Rokeby-street. in the pos session of Julia Wilson, with intent to defraud an Insurancei company, was remanded until Friday, Mr George in defence. Bail refused.

SUSPICIOUS FIRE.

Incendiarism Suspected as tho Conso.

Madamo Valontlne Arreatod by tho

Police.

Rokehv-stiskkt was the scene of a destruc tive conflagration between two and three o'clock this morning. Paddington Villa, a well-known house of ill-fame, was converted into ashes,while the residence of MrTliOtnns (Juoi was badly damaged, and other sur rounding houses injured to a greater or lesser extent. Tho brothel in which tho outbreak occurred was rented by a woman known as Black .Julia, but whoso real name ia supposed to bo Jujia Wilson. She waa in possession last night, and a number of girls of looso character lived with her on the promises, it appears that ono of these, named llennessy, was awakened about 2.:50 a.m. by a crackling of (lames, and slio gavo the alarm. .Julia Wilson alarmed tho neighbours, and within a few minutes the lire-bells were ringing. Tho lire hud obtained a good hold before it was discovered, and some time necessarily elapsed before tho Fire Bri;;.ido reached the scene. There was then no possibility of saving Pnddington Villa, which was

Completely Enveloped in Flames,

Thcro was a good pressuro of water availablo, and Superintendent Hughes directed a lend of lioso to bo taken from the plug in Upper Queen-street, and played between Paadington Villa and Mr Thomas Quoi's houso, which is separated from it by a very short apace. This kept tlio liro in check, while two leads were brought from the plug in Rokcby streot, about twenty yards distant One of these was played on the rear and the other on the main body of tlio fire. There was not tho slightcstdoubt at that time that the outbreak had occurred in tho back portion of tlio Villa, as tlio firo ivaa burning towards the front. Within a very few momenta from the arrival of tho Brigade several copious streams of water were being di rcetedagainst the burningbuilding, and with admirable effect, Tho occupants of bouses for a distance of several hundred yards wore meanwhile busily engaged in tho removal of their furniture, but in the majority of cases their course of action was anything but judicious. The Brigade had the fire in hand so rapidly that there did not appear to bo any danger of damage beyond that which was certain to bo done to tho adjoining house occupied by Mr Quoi.

Progress of the Fire. Thoeo who were watching this houso closely soon observed signs which indicated that the wooden roof under the iron sheet ing had taken firo. The ceiling was promptly pulled down, and the seat of this incipient outltrcak reached by means of o handpum p. The shingles of the next hou.se occupied by Mr Poulson also tuok lire, and immediately aftorwards Bmoko was seen ascending from the eaves of the Brick llouso opposite. A carefully ■ directed stream of water quickly removed all cause for alarm, but the intense heat rendered it necessary to play upon both buildings again and again. Paddington Villa wras ere long completely reduced to ashes, and the utmost clients of the brigade could not prevent almost the whole of ono eido of Mr Quoi'a house [from being burnt. Tho fencing around the Brick House shared a like fate. The firemen con tinued to play upon the debris, and it was not until two hours later that Superinten dent Hughes was ablo to call off his men. We should mention that during the progress of tho conflagration, the Sal vage Corps, under Captain Field, rendered valuablo assistance, while a number of members of tho Naval Artillery worked heartily in saving household property and assisting tho Brigade. The police, too, mustered in force, and rendered useful service. Discovery of tho Fire. Detectives Twohey and Hughes lost no time in investigating tho circumstances connected with tho fire, and these, it may bo added, are of an exceedingly sus picious character. Tho houso is ono respecting the conduct of which repeated complaints havo been mado to the police. Disorderly scenes are said to have been of nightly occurrence, and yielding to the appeals of the residents, the police at last gave the occupants notico to quit. They had made their arrangements accordingly, lind would probably have removed to their new mansion this week. There were in the houso at the time of the outbreak, Julia Wilson, Lily Cash, Annie Dunn, Lizzie Hennessy, and Madame Valentino, otherwise Becquet. Madame Valentine is tho owner of tho house, and was accustomed to receive a rental of £0 por week from it. She has been in Sydney lately, but tho action of the police in ordering the girls from her house, and the certain loss of revenue thereby involved, are said to have led to her return. She came back to Auckland by the Wairarapa last Wednesday, but does not appear to have been stopping at the villa until last night. As we have already said, the alarm was given by the girl Honnessy, who was sleeping on a couch in tho sitting-room. She was awakened by tho crackling of flamos, and upon rising found smoke and (lames ascending from tho kitchen on tho lower floor. She also says The Gas Exploded

in a small room at tho top of the stairs, and shuttered tho glass in the dining room windows by the force of the con cussion. There nere several men in the room at tho time besides tho women named, and these lost no time in making their escape. Two of them wore seen by a resi dent in tho neighbourhood making their way over- tho backyard f once clad in gar ments of a docidedly scant character. Their Sunday-goto-mpetings wore rashly loft behind to add fuel to tho flames, or to assist tho dcteotivos in their investigations. Julia Wilson informed tho polico that thoro had been no fire in tho kitchen downstairs during the day. She went through that portion of the house with n candle boforo they retired to rest, mid everything was then perfectly secure. Neither she nor tho girls who wero with her can account for tho firo breaking out. They all went to bed at 1 o'clock, and there was no disturbance in tho house until the alarm wns given by tho girl Honnessy. Julia Wilson immediately ran out, and, rapping at Mrs Quoi'a door, called tiro and awakened her. Mr Quoi was sleoping at his restaurant in town. All tho girls, with tho exception of Madamo Valentino, took rofugo in tho brick house opposite. Arrest of Madame Valentine.

The facts connected with the outbreak wero of such a suspicious character that Detectives Twohoy and Hughes promptly decided to place Madame Valentino under arrest on tho charge of incendiarism. Some difficulty was experienced in discovering her whereabouts, but at six o'clock this morning she was found at tho house of a woman named Annie Absalom, in Upper Nelson-street.and taken in custody. We are not aware of the nature of tho evidonco to be brought against her, but tho officers no doubt were justified in their action by the information in their possession. It is, however, alleged that since hor roturn from Sydney last week, Madamo Valentine has been threatening that if she could not sell herhouso she would burn it down. The girls who were in the villa last night also d,oclave that shortly ■ boforo tho fire broke out, Madamo Valen -1 two asked for a candle and matches, and ', having been supplied with these, went j downstairs to the kitchen. Madamo Valen tino communicated with hey Bolicitois, Messrs Hughes and Gcorgo, hy tho latter of which gentlemen sho will bo repre sented. Scene In Court.

Madame Valentino appeared in tho Police Court this forenoon, and was charged with unlawfully setting lire to a certain dwell ing-house situated in Kokoby-street with intent to defraud tho South British Insuranco Company. Superintendent Thomson said the prisoner was a well-known prostitute and brothel keeper. Sho was only arrested several hours previously, and he would therefore apply for a remand till next Friday. He did not know if bail would ba applied for, but if so he would oppose the application on the ground that tho liberation of the prisoner at this stage might thwart the ends of justice. Perhaps he would not object to bail later on. Tho prisoner here began to cob violently. Mr George appeared for prisoner, and said tbat while he would not object to a remand, ho thought that undey tho circumstances the prisoner should bo admitted to bail. His Worship 3aid h,e could not admit hor to bail at this stage, and Madame Valentine left the Court under tha guidanco of Con stahlo Mitchell, nvying hysterically. Tho case now stands adjourned till next Friday. Insurances and Loss.

Tho only insurances on Paddingron Villa was a policy in tho South British, taken out by the mortgagee, for £300, but this amount had been reduced about n half by re-payments. Mr Quoi's house has been greatly damaged, and his furniture almost completely wrecked. Ilia house is owned by himself, and is insured in the South British for £200, while the furniture is also insured for £100 in this

I ollico. Moßt of tho m,: D u. their furnil.uo „„„,, oTS*?^ l>y removal. Jniinediatelv \ nM was oxtinguishod, tho police J'l > various spots among the debt <* covered a quantity or jewellery^ JJflfc The girls who weru in tho hnn. . >. thoir clothes and other possesg^ S Previous Outbreaks " The neighbours wero not at nil at tho destruction of the villa i I!*s**! they declare that they liaw7 exporting such an occurrence" 8 S previouf. outbreaks are said to U ' ?*» ]»ened. On one occasion, abZ* h months ago, tho house took fi~ l"c« bank, while only several week. "• outbreak occurred in the parlour X Ro * extinguished without much damnt, l*w done. The nightly scenes in the X said to have been of a most BhocW 8*1 * I abandoned character. lnß and

THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

Beach Defeats Clifford,

SvnKEY, Saturdg. The sculling match between WilH Beach and Thomas Clifford, for £200 ■ and the championship of the world oil' to-day, and resulted in a vi<>fa'*T Beach. '™*

Beach won the sculling match gg Clifford very easily. He led all flip: and was two lengths ahead at the fou Little interest was taken in the eH The attendance of spectators was m ablo. ™*

THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST DEFALCATIONS.

Further Disclosures.

Further examination into tho ncMnntji* the Grammar School trust sh»w %{«.' defalcations of the late secretary ate a* heavy than was at first supposed Aliid. a further shortage of £106 has been*? covered, and it is believed that when tJ school tees account is gone into [mtu defalcations will be discovered. TbeiS ceased seems to have peculated fi3 every available source. His JJS liabilities are somewhat heavy V tail grocer at Devonport beta > creditor to the extent of £ICO for £2 supplied. The cause of Mr jS diliicultiea appears to have itf that of . a matter o£ busiaesj.^! had been in the habit of hacVu! bills for a consideration. His presentS show that an Onehunga shipping fi ra ik failed some timo ago were his debtont.

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWING.

Mrs Williams, wife of Mr William^ of Victoria-street, who is at preseat ndj: ing at Dovonport, had a narrow etas' from drowning this morning. Ste'wi bathing in the Devenport salt-fjjs baths about 9 a.m. in company with «Teai other ladies. Suddenly the was obumj to be struggling in the water, which i» only about 4 feetdeep, with her head cofe Cries of help wore raised,and inrespoijtey men belonging to the cutter Four Sistea went into the water and rescued Ms Williams from her perilous pasition,: j» was quito helpless, having evideiiflyjitji seized with crampa. She was contyjSfb the bathing house, where Dr. Parkhto visited her and soon restored conßckuma after which she was removed to her hS

SPORTING NEWS.

Mr D. M. Robertson's Coronet vrloja the Nowmarkot Handicap at Flaming on Saturday, had very little publicfoit recommend him. Last season he startedii Tasmania four times, but in only <a race did ho prove successful, and tluat behind him were a very modenitiltt Coronet must have done a bijr trial iijri vate, tor he was heavily supportedkjlii party, and the cable tells us ho rail b tho post with the absurd odda ofii/ against him. Settling on tho Dunedin Cuptopta at TattersaU'B Club to-night*'^ o'clock. The Kaukapakapa Racing Ckuil their annual race-meeting on flu 554 March. The programme comprise iii events, of which particulars willbo W in our advertising columns. tejr

CRICKET MATCHES.

West End v. Gordok.—This nutdn resumed on Saturday, and resulted in»jit: tory for West End by 29 runs on tie id innings. The West End team madtUU' the previous Saturday, and Gordon note* eluded their innings, which closed rail West End lost 5 wickets for 101W to second innings. The following fferetblji-, dividual scoros:—Gordon (first inniiplt Kissling, 0; L. Meldrum, 15; Anderson, 3; McCauslaud, 24 ; Wood, 10; Williams, II; Meldrum, 9; Lusk, 1 ; Clayton, OffSfc 1; Gould, not out, 0; byea, 6; wid«,l. Total, 87. West End (second moW! King, 21; Twohill, 7 ; Lynch, 22; Awl 12; fieid, not out, 27; Young, 6; Lns. not out, 5; bye, 1. Total for firewid* 101. Brook took 9 Gordon wicketsfof runs in 45 balls. Auckland v. Unitkd.—AuckludiW in first, and retained possession (Ni wickets all the afternoon, the: MB standing at 216 for the loss of 5 wicW when the stumps were drawn. The:!* vidual scores were as follow:—Ancklsad- First innings : A. O'Brien, c Testrtj % MacCormick, 65; W. W. Robinson, lw, McPhorson, 20 ; W. E. Barton, nots 71; A. Howard, Bt Harvie, b MoPMff 2-1; C. Gardner, c S\vtaisou(?}, bMcft son, 4 ; A. E. Dowcs, st Harvie, hA,b» Cormick, 13; extras, 13: total AM' wickets, 216. '-'■ \:||| Otahuhd v. Oim Bors. — This »»? was played at Otahuhu, and resulted™ draw. Otahuhu made 117, t« which am (not out) 39, W. Ewing 24, •mdF.JFaf 24 were chief contributors. OurßojiW lost 3, wickets for 48 when the stumfflj! drawn. /i

Holland's y. Thames.— Holland!,** by S6 runs. The scores were v fol»F^ Holland (first innings): J. Bi'Mj^l Mills, E; O'Hare, 3; Beard, B}Tw» 2 ; Honn, 7 ; Murphy, 4; Burfoot, M Mell, 7 ; Waring, 4; W. Mell, noto« total, 66, Second Innings: J. B. ■fmSt Thomas, 57 ; Mills, 12; O'Hare, 2j,8» 26 ; Henn, 0; Murphy,^ ; Bnrfoot,»i: Mell, 2; Waring, 3; W. Moll, notM extras, 3: total, 130-gsand • total,n Thames (First Innings): Aj%,' Eggington, 1; Buchanan, 1; CwjS'J Smith, 8; Longh, 0; Aickin, l;"ft* not out, 14; Harrison, 0; Newmffl^ Allen, 2; extras, 3: total, 41. .■ HW Innings: Clark, 9; Buchanan, 7 i AirtyJ; Eggington, 17; Smith, 15 j AUevJ ; Aickin, 8 3 Pearco, 0; Harrison, notwfc Nowraan, 0; Lough, 1; extra, 1: ««•»* Grand total. 110. ffl ,a' Alma v. Auckland Gas Co.-WN** ended in a draw in favour ot we W Scoros: Gas Co, 79 (B. BidgtejJMt Eyton 14), Alma, with eight wickct*a«»» 36 (Slater, not out, 14). /■£*s Oth eb Matches.—West End and « playod a draw match, ZiDgail B»g* wlnlO their opponents lost 5 «*■■!■■£ 47. Jordan made 37, and Poland »£ .Zingari, wJiilo Verney, „TS scorer for West End. Pa™U£S National by 33 runs, the scores .DMT against 23. In the Auddwo-wffl vf Gordon match, Auckland ,««*jS and Gordon lost 5 wickets for 0-,:^ Auckland, Carr made 22 m& Gordon, Clayton, not out, *yjj Kyburn, not out, 22, Newton v, u»^ Second match was won by "effS M 56 runs to spare Newton made sjwv, United only succeeded in pa^-SSS 42. Perkins made 36, not out, f«S| P. Hayman and Co.'s employeesj"^ M. Lovy and Co.'s. Sargoodj «o>P™ y triumphed over Owen and wrfc. hy 55 runs. Sargood's n*ftfl* to which Hewin contributed f »»V £ 29, while Owen and Grahams .»*»£} Johnston assisting with I** 1 hv(3dt* Second defeated Grammar Schoo^.j-j, wickets and two runs. Gas »°J£o> 79 against Alma, which lost e*»"\.. for 36, and this match was drawn.

W. H. FXNTON AND CO., W QgSfil have just opaned.ex Doric,, a WffiL. figl of the New Flexible French*^ \ RuVkttU have all the appearance of a | aro soft, very light durable, "S^fmm superior finish. .y«*ffiißSßfi! browns, greyß, and drabs,and Bg, „&* also, leathor hat cases of SjW»l!il Mercery Department: WeJf^Jßtfill largo assortment of Collars. fgZ&i^H in the newest shapes and SvKJnideraM caps of every description made»onwS|fflJß FJS.NTONJINDCO.-[ADYT.J . AjH

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1885.



Tt/TALLINDINE & CO., BUTIiAND-STBEET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Bex to Inform Merchants, Shippnrs, Furniture Dealers, ana the Trade that, having erected Machinery of tho most modern description an-3 labour-saving appliances, they are now prepared to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANX QUANTITY, And on the shortest notice. WOBKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL GUARANTEED SALB OF T. B, ROBSON'S STOCK.— Boyle's Prints, 12 yards for la lid, at Ron dell's Brighton House, top of Grey-street. BUBIIC NOTICE. TIIE GREAT SALE OF BOOTS is STILL GOING ON AT THE "RED BOOT" WAREHOUSE, And will be continued until further notice. THE BUSINESS~FOR SAIjK. H. SAWKINS. V) ONSLBSS CODFISH. A SPLENDID DELICACY FOR THE TABLE, Selected with the greatest caro, nnd cured ■upon the moat approved system. ProcumWo at all|Grooera' and Storekeepers'. WHOLESALE OF ARTHUR H. NATHAN, CUSTOMS-STREET. TtrOTICE TO THE PUBLIC SUPPORT THE FARMING COMMUNITY Through tholr; Association, tho NORTH NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (LIMITED), 69, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Who have always for Sale on their Shareholders' account: OATS CHEESE CHAFF BUTTER HAY EGGS POTATOES FRUIT. W. QARRKTT. Manager. TTOR Loss of Appotlte, General Debility, Ira- V pairmont of the organs of the body i Vrowit'BScHNAi'PßiflUio beat rempdy known, L • . ~ ■~','. .i i: , : - •



UALE OF T. B. ROBSONti STOCK.— V*t Civw.lnon's Hi-avy Calico. In Id dnzon. fit UcncliiU'a BriKliioti House, topol Urny-BtreuL qpECIAL NOT IC E . I have received my first Shipment ot AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, To which I invitn tho inspection of my Patrons nnii tuo I'iihlic (jenerftlly. 11 L. POSSENNISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR & HABIT MAKER, Shdktlanii-Stbkkt. T> LA T T AND E AH'CETI ABE SELLING OFF TIIKIR STOCK OF BOYS' & YOUTHS' SUITS, Sco., &c., &0" AT COST PRICK. KABANUAHArE KOAD; To Make Hoom For Tiikir Increasing Ordbii Thauk. ■pKET.IAI IN All V NOTICE. MESSRS W. AND .1. BEE I TAN & CQ. bcK to announce that thoy will OPEN thoir NKW PREMISES sit Junction ok QUKKN and Orkv stkbkw, to be known ns THE CASTLE DRAPERY HOUSE, TO-DAY (Saturday), FEIS. 2S, 18SS. Full particulars in future advertisement N.B.—Tho public aro invited to look through this line oatnblißhraent. 15,000 "" 15000 15000 15000 15^000 GARLICK & CIMNWELL HAVK FIFTEEN THOUSAND YARDS BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRY CARPETS IN STOCK, 3eßldoa KIDDERMINSTER, KELT, HUTCH, AND KENSINGTON SQUARES. Chb Greatest Variety in Auckland ! ! ! CARPETS Vory Cheap \ ■j \RPKTS Vary Cheap { Tapestry, from Is 9a IARPKTS Very Cheap > ! VRPETS Very Ciieup t Brussels, from 3a Da JARPETS Very Ohoap J UARLICK & CRANWKLL GARLICK &. CRANWKLL GARLICK & CRANWEbL GAKLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK & CBANWKUi [rcn BEDSTEADS and BUDDING >. BEDROOM KURN.ITUKK ) Roady DIN IN (J do. tlo. r DRAWING do. do. > for d d o °: do: jDeliVßry JFFICE FURNITURK x HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. BUY YOUR FURNITURE GARLICK & K°CRANWELL, CHEAP FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. Queen-street asd Loune-street, Auckland. N 0 T I C K. DE, WILKINS, P. R. C. S-, CONSUtTINQ AND OPERATING SUROKON, is at his Surgery for General Practice and Special Practico-Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases —Mornings and Afternoons; Sundays, 10.30 tc 12.30. Consultation Fees very moderate. Dr. Wilkinb spent seven years at Mooreflelds Kyc Hoßpital, London, under Measra Bowman and Critchott, two at Throat Hospital. London, aevcr years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat Infirmary, Melbourne. Adjusts Spoctaoles to Sight.- Consulting Rooms—Queen-streot. Auckland. ALE OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK. - 70-inch White Twill Sheotincs. 8W yard at Rcndcll's Brighton House, top ot Grey-street, BALANCE OF SUMMER STOCK AT LESS THAN SALE PRICES, TO CLEAR. 100 Children's Parachutes. 5& ; large size do., Is. 25 Latliea' China Silk and Lustre Ulsters, half Beautiful Stock of Ladies' Laco and Cashmere Capes and Dolmans, newost styles, hall usual price Ladies' Black Cashmere Jackots, 6s Od; chil dren's ditto. 3s 9d Boya' and Men's Straw Hats half-price, from Gd; Bnsh Hats, 2jd ; Men's Cashmere Cork Hel mete, very much reduced Good stock Ladies' and Children's Aprons, from 6d Wide White Calico, 23d yard ; Grey ditto, Is lid Best makes White and Grey Calicos, all reduced. White Matting, yard wide, 6d; wide width, 6d and 7d Splendid wide Flannel, lOld yard; heavy, good Flannel. 32in. wide, Is 6id (worth 2s) Strong, useful Corsets, Is 3d Boys' Black Cloth Coats, 6s Od (half-price); do. Suits, 12s 6d: Boys' Tweed Trousers., 3a fld 200 Men's Tweed Coats, all shapes, from 03 Gd. The abovo are a great bargain. Manufacturers' Jobs in Romnants Irish Linou, very cheap Good linefMon's Oxford Shirts, 3s 6d Men's strong Tweed Suita, 18s Gd (worth 255) Prints. Satteens. etc., all very much roduced Nlco stock of White and Uold Laces in Spanish RflU. etc. Patterns Free by Post. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 288, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. SALE OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK.— Nelson Tweed Trousers, 6s 6d pair, at Ken dell'a Brighton House, top of Grey-street. MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY! Established 1821. chief offices: 88, King-street, Manchester. 96, Cheapside, London. Agents fob New Zealand i Messrs W. MoARTHUR & CO., AUCKLAND. The undersigned Is prepared to accept Rieka at lowest current rates. , AU losses promptly settled in the colony, FREDERICK NUTTER, General Managor, 86, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A COMPOUND EXTRACT Of CUONOMYN AND INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC fOR BILIOUS' NESS, TORPID LIVER, DYSPEPSIA, FLATULENCE, AND LOSS OF APPETITE. 23. 60. PER BOTTLE, M MCYUK'S. CHEMIST. <W«H SIBttT. AUCKLAND Chief Post-office, Auckland. Mails will Close as under— This Day. For Whitlansji, Upper Mill, and Talrua, per G lenelg, at 5 p.m. For Taurangß. Rotorua, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 5 rj.m. For Russell. Kakakawa. Herd's Point, Wanga roa and Mongonui, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Munnawal and Kaiwaka, per Raby, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday. March 3. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, por Hawea at 7.40 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, pur Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Per s.s. City of Sydnoy, as follows :— For Navigators Islands, Sanawtch Islands, United States o£ America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British and Foroißn West Indies, at I p.m | For U,mted Kingdom and Continent of' Suropo, at 1 p.m. Money orders, registered letters and news papers, at 11.30 a.m. Lato letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to tho postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will bo due in London on Friday, April 10.1885. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at L3O p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per To Anau, at 4 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, 'Whan garel. Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgregor or Waltaki, at sp.m. For Thames, per Ketoku, at 5.30 p.m, Wednesday, 2ith inst For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. S. B. Bias, Chief Postmaster. Chlßf Post-office. Auckland.