SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AUOCT.ABD — This ovoning, ij.iO; to-morrow WOrninK, 1.20. ••,, .rfi JIANUKAU Heak3 —This ovcntoK, 0.50; to •Borrow morning, 7.0. ,•■> • * Kaipaha Hkatw—This cveninij, 7.20; to morrow morning, S.U. ' '

BUN3Wr.-Tlii ß orcnins, Cll. 8 UNiaSK-To-morrow morninß, 5.J3. JMOUN'B AOK-Full Moon, March 1, 3,39 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

I.AST EYEN-INQ. Hinomon, Gort. e.s. Fatrchild, from Gitbarne TO-DAY. Clansman, a.s., Farquhar, from Wlinußaroi Wuira:-apa, s.s., ChnUluld. from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

LAST IHESffll. Waitaki, s.a., Crawford, for Whangnrei MacßroKor, s.s., Johnson, for Whaugarei TO-DAY. Clansman, s.s., Farquhar, for Whangarci Uarawor^ s s., Sinclair, for Sydnoy Daphne, cuttor, Burr, for Suwarrow

VESSELS EXPECTED.

•&OXDON.—Glonlorn, barque. W.0.P.5.. sailed October3l; Waimatc, ship, N.M.F.S.. Xovem uar 2S; Nortliumborland, ship, Deoeinber IS; Doric, s.s., January S; Loch Linne, barquu, Jannary.

Nkw York.—Peerless, briKantino, via Frert nrnntle, duo; Carl liott, Irene, and Thames to follow.

Java.--Barques Alf, Ferdinand, Imuooo, mid Pankwan.

Batavi.v,—Hortlia, baique, early. Byuxky.—Adelaido, schooner, and Syren, brjg.

aouTHKitv Ports.—Lnttorworth, barque, from Dunodin.

South Ska Islands. — Flootwing, from Samoa; Sandlly, fromTonßa.

IMPORTS.

Per Wairarapa, from Sydney—2 circlo platofl, 10J boxes eleme?.!) steel plntes, lo platos and :!6 bars iron, 10 drums sheep dip 57 insrots tin. ii.il pieces timber. IM b:^n suKar, :ili halt-caacs fruit, 4'ihn i»9 onions, 20 biUes hops, 112 packages sun dries.

EXPORTS.

Per Tarawora, for ?ydnoy—l6o sacks bran. 21 noroos, 181 faoks potatoes. 115 kega buttnr, 1.755 O:iscs potted nita'a, 13 bales fungus, 10 cases • cheso, 25 door?, 5 cases paint.

INWAKDB COASTWlsK.—Lizetto, from Thames, ■with 30.300 ft timber, 10 tons machinory. 3 tons Si t tobov: iperlor> f:om Nt?imKurn- witu Outwards COASTWiaK,—LUiQIto, for Thames; liifco Superior, for Ngun^uru. Thocuttor Daphne liaa clcarcJ at the Customs for Suwnrrow in ballast. Tho cuttor Lisrcic (Srotl) hnn entered outwards at tho Customs for Norfolk Island. The last of tho Doric's Auckland oarqo \TU3 discharged this afternoon, and she ia now load iiitf wool, erum, otc. fiir London. Slio Will mko nbont 608 cases gum and a. !:irco quantity of wool. The brigantine Magellan Cloud left Ly Helton for this port yostorday. Tho three masted sohoonor Yoliindo sailed from Port Adelaide about Uth inst, bound for this port via Wellington, with cargo of produce. Mr C. Bailey ia lonßtaenini; the barpro Oraku or an addition of 17ft., and i 3 putting a now bottom in tho ketch Luoy Junica Thebrigantino Borealisleft Sydney for Lyttol ton via Nowcastle, in ballast, on February 17. The Tauranga "Advertiser" says that on Thursday last Messrs Bain and Co launched a now scow, which has been called the General Gordon. 'IHio steamship Doric will hove very rapid despatch, and will sail for Wolliniston at 8 a.m. to-morrow. Viom this port she will mko for London about ISO bales wool, 7J bales flax, 6SO cases glim, and a largo quantity of sundries. Tho brlgantino Oamaru and barquo \Y. C. Wentworth loft Kaipara on tho aiih ult. Tho former reached Sydney on February 11, and tho latter on tho following day. Tho brigantina 1 ><imaru (Richards) entered outwards at Sydney Ijr Anckland on February 17. Tho brigantlHO Francisco Folix arrivod at Sydney from Mercury Bay on February 17, after a 13 days passago. Tho schooner Louie loft Newcastle on Febcu ory 18, bound for Giaborne. The schooner Threo Checra arrived at New castle from Brisbano on February 19. Tho barque Acacia ssilod from Vavau, Friendly Islands. towarJ3 tho end of January, with a full oarso of copra. Sh« waa bound to Cadiz for orders. Tho s.s. Clansman arrivod from Tauranca eji'ly thla morninir. l Jajsoii3era: Roy. J. B. Simeon, 001. Bowlby, Jlujor Swindler, Mes dameß Swindloy, Wrl({loy. (JrifilUis, viokory, Tuipara, Misses Jorciau. Hicks, Uoyward (2), Mosßra Cleary, Ralomaond, Marsh, Hickß, Gal hraith, \V. T. Smith, Simeon, W. A. Wallace. Awdry, Munro, Gaunt, Buddie, Master Armi tage, and I stoerago. Tho s.s. Durham, which rooonHy underwent an overhaul, broke down yesterday at Aratapu. While repairs are being effected her placo will bo flUod by the Minnio Casey. Mr G. W. Owen has received a cable, dated 23rd inst, from Captain Watts, stating that the brigantlno Lapwing was loaded and windbound at the Burnett River Heads, (Queensland, bound for Auckland: olso, a cablo from Captain Camp "boll, annsunclng arrival of the Dovonport at Sydney, on 23rd inst., after a good run of 8 daya team Kaipara. The 8.8. Tarawora left for Syi'ncy at noon to day. Possongors: Mosars Goldsmith, Barlow, Cornish, J. Somcrville, G. Douglas, W. H. Niobolas, Richards, Horsman. J. Carter, L. Hudson. Hanoy, Carlaw. S. Franklin, J, D. Brown, Douge, Josbary. Hnngerford. D. Kempt, AY. Norrie, Bkelton, Call, Keid. Frasor. Eaucett, H. Smith. Chapman. Miss and Master Brnbazon, Mrs McFarlane, Jlr and Mrs Edmonds. Misses Call and Allen, JUra and .Miss Cruickshank, Ray. Father Coffov, Dr. Curtis. Mrs Bull and Master Bull, Mrs. Miss, and Master Ellison, Misses Lingo (2), Alastor Lnngo, Miai Hill, and U steerage.

THE WAIRARAPA.

The ss. Wairarupa arrived alongside the Queen-street Wharf to-day at 7.30 a.m. She lofS the Company's wharf, S>dnoy. at 4.30 p.m. on the 20th. and cleared tho Heads at & p.m.; ex perienced a heavy thunderstorm on tho mornine of the 21st, and afterwards fine weather and smooth soa on tho run across, and passed the Threo Kings at 10.30 a.m. on tho 21th, breasted tho North Capo at 2.30 p.m., and Capo Brett at 9.30 p.m. Bu.m« day, arriving as above. Passengers: Saloon—Mr Stowart, Mr J. P. Walkor, Mr J. E. Brown, Mastor Brown, Mr and Mrs W. P. Geddis, Mr G. K. Wakeflold, Mr G. J. Wicks, llr and Mrs Sayco, Mr Ltnihan, Mr W. H. Huteon, Mr P, Mackay. Mr A, Heath, Mr and Mm Blackie. Mr and Mrs Itobinson and family. MrT. W. Warren, MrH. E. D. ■VTarren, Roy. J. M. Gough, Mr Sullivan, Mr H. Dorragh, Miss Butler, Mr Armaud Wright, Miss Armaud Wright, Miss Bolla Duthie, Miss Dolman, Mr J. E. Pounds, Mr It. ilu tokcr, and 22 in tho steora?e.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The B.S. Rotorua. which loft for Southorn ports at 3 p.m. yostcrday, took tho following Sissengers :—Messrs U. E. Chrko, Bpoarman, :elly, MoKsrrow, G. Mills, Patteraon, Kavanagh, Jones. Taylor, J. Thompson, Meadamea Mole, Mogridge, Kavanash. Carter. Jones (three chidron and sorvam), Nicholiind child. Misses Lethani, Webb, Bullivun. Eliza Rawlinson. Mrs Captain Eobinson, and Maetei T. GUI.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

New Plymouth, this day.—Arrived: Roto ua, from Onehunga, 5.30 a.m. Waitaba, this day .—Sailed: Hannah Mokau. for Onehunga, 5 u.ra. WnANBABBi, this day.—Arrived, from Auck land: Waitaki, S. 15 a.m.; MacGrcgor, 6 a.m. Kaipaba Heads, this day.—Arrived: Grass mare, barque, from Molbonrue, and Maria Virginia. Arrival of tho Toagarlro, London,Fobruary 21.—Arrived at Plymouth: R.M.S. TonKariro, from Lyttelton, January 17. Nautical Inquiry Wei/mnoton, this day.—The Nautical Court found G. Baldinpr, chief offlcor, guilty of an error of judgment in connection with tho gteamor Wakatu striking a rock off Motanau Island, noar Lytteltou. The Court, however, did not wish to deal harshly with him. and returned his certificate, but ordered him to pay tho oosts of tho inquiry—£l. Mexboubne, February 21 —Sailed this after nooa: Manapouri, for tho Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, thiß day. Mesbkb S. CocmtANE & Son today offered for sale 730 acres of land at Whangamarimo, and 200 acres at ManKapiko. Tho bidding did not, however, roach the resorvo, and tho lota were withdrawn,

THE DUNEDIN CUP.

(BY tELKGRABH.—OWN COEItEBPOHt)K«"T.)

Dpkedin, thia afternoon. Wiien tho list of final acceptances for the Dunedin Cup was read over last night, a fair amount of speculation took place, but it was chiefly confined to the Outside division, short odds being the order of the day. Against the leading favourite, 3 to 1 was first on offer against "Vanguard, but thia being snapped up, he hardened to 5 to 2, and there was little money for himeven at thatpnee. Wapitiand Lady Emma, with Trenton, are very firm at their quotations, and several investments wero made on Captain Webster, Adamant, and Minerva at long prices. To-day there all sorts of rumours about without loading to much business, and prices remain as follows:—s to 2 Vanguard, 4 to 1 Wapiti, 5 to 1 Tren ton, 5 to 1 Lady Emma, 10 to 1 Sou'wester, 100 to 7 Captain Webster, 100 to 6 Nelson, 100 to C July, 100 to 4 Tho Poet, 100 to 3 Minerva, 100 to 3 Adamant. My impression is that the race lies between Trenton, Wapiti, Van guard, Lady Emma, and Sou'wester, and I liko them in that order at present, but it is considered to be a very open race. Mr Bate will in all probability start both The Poet and Minerva, and Major George at pr«sent fully intends sending Wapiti and Nelson, with an eye to the place money, bufj there is great uncertainty as to wliotiifij July and Sou-wester will both go. )

Notices to Correspondents.

J. JI. McGnKfiOH.—Tho steamer lonic arrived hero from London on August i, 1881. Kknilworth,—The Triumph was built by Kaylton, Dixon and Co., nt Middlesbro' in ISSO. Before coming out to Now Zealand she mado several-trips in tho Atlantic and China trade.

Births.

ALLPItESS.—On February 20, at her residence Hulwor-slreot, Fonsonby, the wife of Charles P. Allpress of a daughter. COBBKTT.—On tho 22nd Fobruary. Oie wlfo of Dr. C. N. Cobbett, of Syinonds-Btroot, Auck land, of a daughter, 3KICIA'K.-On tho 23rd February, at Franklin llo.'id. Ponsonby, Aucklund, tho wife of J. C. tioolyo of a son.

Deaths.

BOX.—At his rcßldonro, Otahuhu, on 25th lust, Josiah Box. used JJU years, aftor a short and painful illness.

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

For the cause that looks asslfltanoe. For tho wrong that needs roHiatanoi, For the future in the distance, And tho Rood that we can do.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1885.

TiiK champions of a Land and Income Tax will watch with very great interest the working of the experiment which is now being made in South Australia. The Act, which was carried through Parliament by Mr Colton, embodies the principle that found recognition in Sir George Grey's tax on the un earned increment, but applies it in a different way. It assumes that all land increases in value through tfaa in crease of population and surrounding improvements, and it appropriutes to the State a part of that enhancement by a direct tax levied upon the un improved valua of the land. The definition of value under th« Act is " that for which the land weuld soil without improvements." The person made liable is the owner of the fee simple; this will catch absentee owners, syndicates, and other mono polisers of large blocks. In levying the income tax, on attempt is also made to get at absentees. A double valua tion of improved land is to ha made, one division shewing the value of the land in a state of nature, on which the land tax will fall, the othe* estimating the rental value of the im provements, which is liable to income tax. The regalations provide that: "The value of improvements on any land shall be deemed to be the differ ence between the capital amount foi which the land would sell with such improvements, and that for wklch it would sell without sudi improve ments." Other sources «f income are ascertained in the usaal way by forms issued to every person residing in the colony who is liable to the taic; but by assassins the income- from land oh the basis of information obtained from a general valuation the law catches tho absentee proprietor effectually. To make it more evident that this class are meant to be reached, »he regu lations specify that "the taxable in come of any party is the incorna arising in or derived from Sautb Aus tralia, wherever the same may be re ceived by fuch party; and does not in clude income arising ia or derived from any place out of the mid pro vince, although received in it." The objection that will be at once misert to this arrangement is that it en courages persons to invest their capital cat of the colony; but the Parliament of South Australia has folly considered that, and is apparently not apprehensive that the tax will un duly oppress capital. It believes, at any rate, that H is the duty of th« Gov ernment to enact a perfectly equitable law, whatever the consequences may be, and in confining taxation to pro perty actually protected by the Got ernraent and benefitted by the general prosperity of South Australia it cannot be charged with unfairness. The adoption of such a law as this in a colony which has such a large land area that can only be settled in big blocks, and which is mainly an agri cultural and pastoral country, k very remarkable, and wo can scarcely esti mate the circumstances that have pro duced it. The equity of the law, how ever, is beyond challenge; we must wait for rts resnlts before we can judge of ks expediency.

Sir Henry Parkes's Protest.

T-hh Sydney papers received to-day by tho Wairarapa contain th« text of tb« protect entered by Sir Henry Parkes, late Premier of New South Wales, against tha despatch of the colonial contingent to the Soudan. It is very ably worded, as will be gathered from tha extract* we give below :— "In the first place, I deny th» existence of any national oriaiß calling for the inter ference of a colony of 900,000 souls in tho military movements of the Empire. The war in Egypt is a war of Invasion against barbarous tribes, who, in comparison with ua, aro fighting on their own soil. There is no pretence on our part of conquest on the one hand or of the defence of human rights on the other. The whole lamentable straggle, as avowed, is to establish a go vernment of purity and order out of elumen ts of corruption and disorder, and then to re tire from the soil of Egypt. England has set her hand to this sad task, and if she cannot accomplish it without our aid she certainly willnover succeed with our aid. In the next place, I assert that ther« can be no greater folly than to foster a spurious spirit of military ardonr in a country like ours, whore every man is wanted to tako his part, in some form or other, in colonising work. The economic aspect of the ques tion presents features which would be ludicrous if they were not suicidal. With the right hand we are expending our re venues to import able-bodied men to sub' jugate the soil, while with the left hand we prbpoao to squander our revenues to deport men to subjugate Sir Edward Strick land's 'Saracens.' However men may delude themselves, this is not patriotism ; this is not loyalty ; this is not true British sense of duty. It is the cry of 'wolf when there is no wolf; and it is to be earnestly hoped that ttie fable will have no application when the wolf verily comes. All the misty talk about the 'tight little island' and ' heroic federation ' will dis sipate itself in the clear atmosphere of time and reason. Six months hence ths colony will be ashamed of what is now being done. The pride of England must have fallen very low if she is prepared to exhibit the spectacle before the military Powers of Europe of her armies marching against the Mahdi and his barbarous hordes, supported by 600 men from one of her colonies. But putting aside all considerations of national dignity, is it conceivable that the New South Wales contingent will be sent to the front, and Imperial troops left be hind to do garrison duty ? In the practical settlement of matters we may be sure that, while other duties have to be performed, our Australian hsroes will have little chance of distinguishing themselves on the field of battle, in confirmation of this view of the case, your telegram this morning tella us

that our men will bo employed in protect ing the navvios on tho railway works botwoon Suakim and Berber "

Sir Julius and Ludy Vogel wore to have loft by tho Hinemon this afternoon. The steamer will call at Gisborne to-morrow night, and Mr Ballanco will embark thoro after tho bancuot. Tho vessel will thon proceed on to Wellington. Sir Julius has no immediate intention of returning to Auckland, but hopos oro long to bo üblo to pay us anothor visit. There appears to bo no lack of omploy mont for now arrivals, especially single girls. Mr Mays informs us that none df tho Doric'a tingle womon woro. taken to tho Ho\vo-Bt,root Homo. Thoy numbored 7S, and none are awaiting ongagomeut, situations having boon pro vided for all by rolativos and friends boforo thoir arrival. Scores of applications woro mado for servants, but nil had to bo rofuscd, Tho mooting of tho creditors of Miclmol Luther, which was to havo boon hold to-duy, lapsed, and was ndjournod for a wook. Mr Enoch Wood, butchor, of SymondH stroot, mado an application to-day to tho Court, comprising tho Resident Magistrate, H.G.Soth Smith,Esq.,W. R. Waddol, Esq., Mayor, And R, W. Moody, Esq., Justice of tho l'oaco, for pormisnion to cruet a flaughtor-houso under thu Act iv tho Mount Albert district. Mr Heskoth, who appeared for tho applicant, stated thut out ot twenty sottlcrs in tho locality, oightcon had signed in favour, and tho remaining two had offered no objection. Tho appli cation was granted. Tho Kov. Charlos Murray, who has just been ordained by tho General Assembly at Chriatchurch missionary to tho Now Hebrides from tho Presbyterian Church of Now Zealand, arrived with hia wife by tho Taruwora yesterday, and along with Mrs Murray is now onjoying tho hospitality of Mr Matthew Clark. Mr Murray is tho second missionary whom tho Presbyterian Church of New Zoaland has despatched to tho Now He brides Utttp. lie is said to bo a man of great energy of character and considerable ability, so that valuable results aro untici patcd from his labours, lie has consented to preach iv St. Andrew's Church on Sun day morning next, and in St. Jamos's tho same ovensng. A young girl named Lucy Armstrong was brought up this morning beforo His >Vor ship tho Mayor ova chargo of drunkenness. Tho girl vohomontly denied tho chargo. Sho was found by Constable Cahill iv Albort-strcot knocking at v door mid threatening to cut her throat. Sho had frequently threatened to commit suicide. On her last appearance in Court, Mrs Hutchinson, « lady connected with tho Salvation Army, had taken tho girl iv hor charge, and done her best to reform hor by gontlo treatmont and ]>orsuasion; but sho had mado her escape, und her caso was now doomod almost hopeless. His Worship rogrotted tho fuiluro, and ordorcd a fino of 10s and costs, or 4S hours' imprison moot.

At tho request of sovor.il of tho local in surance companies, Sir Julian Vogel lms promised to consider tho advisability of oH'octing an alteration In tho law, whoroby tho local oorapauiej may bo placed on it lovol footing with somo of thoir foreign rivals by boing onnblecl to limit thoir liabili ties, instoad of being obligod to koop thorn unlimited as at present. In tho courso of tho intorviow with Sir Julius it wan ropro sented that somo eomimnios from abroad were doinj» considerable buelnoHß with a vory small b»sls of aapltal, nnd vory mnall semrity to the residents within tho colony. Twonty-ono tourists who booked by over land routo with Mr H. Id. Hayr loft for llotorua and tho Hot Lakes this morning. Mr Hayr informs us that ho in uondiiif; through a weekly avorago of between 70 and SO. Rev. Father Lcnihnu returned thin morn ing from his trip to the South and Sydney, He appears to have boon improved in health by bis holiday, The annivorsary soiroo of the branch Sunday-school in cunuoution with tho Church of Christ was held last ovening in. the Oddfellowi' Hall, Ponsonby. Thoro was a good attendance, and addreesos wore given bj Mo«sra Taylor, Aldridge, and Brown. The programing was intorsporsod with musical selection!. Mr J, Couplaad presided. At a special meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday, Mr G. W. Owon was apnointod chairman, on tho motion of Mr JJevoro, seconded by Mr D. H. MeKenzlo. Mr Owen briefly thanked his follow members, nnd in the oouree of his speooh said he thought Auckland Harbour must of necessity bo tho centro of the commerce thoy hnd with tha Pacific Islands, and ono thing, to his mind, that wonld go vory far to fostor the trade would be to make this port a free port. In a short time thoy would liavo a dock—one of the finest in tho world— arid thoy bad all the appliances repaired by vessels in order to refit j and besides, they could be supplied with all neoefsarioe by thoir farmers. A great benofit would be derived by the peoplo in making Auckland a contra of commerce for tho Island trade, and a receiving and distributing port. He often thought they did not give the on coursgement to tho Island trade that should bo given to it, and while 10m* in dustries were encouraged, others wore no 4 encouraged as they ouuht to be. Mi'H. T. Booth, the t«mporanc« lecturer, tolo-jTaphu that bo is better, and Intends loavmg tha Lake district today, so as to reach Auckland on Friday evening, aud will delivor his last public address on Monday evening next, at tho Theatra Royal, when also the choir will have an especially attractive programme, and, in addition to the presentations to be mado by tbo Mayor ana loader of tho choir, it is rumoured that tb/8 Roy. Thoß. Spurgeon and Kav. S. Mncfurluno will take part in the proceedings. The following resolution was unanimously adopted at the last mooting of Oraftoii Sohool Committee : — "This Committee having in July, 1883, resolved that Dr. Richardson's Tetnporance Lesson Book bo used in tho school, md lessons having boon rosularly given sinoo then, the Board of Eduoation be Respectfully requested to instruct their inspectors to exomino oa that subject andor (she Laws of Health." Amongst tho paßse.nger« by the Tarawera yesterday was Mr B. D. M. Hooper, who is examining tho forests of Auckland. Ho visited the Auckland Timber Company's Mill to-day, and intondd to go from here on a visit to Cambridge and tho Lako district. In answer to a deputation whioh waited upon him yesterday afternoon, Sir Julius Vogel expressed tho opinion that if a South Sea Island trading company woro formed here, and it wero well supported by tho Auckland members, Parliument would not bo disinclined to give it a reasonable amountof aid. Mrß, Mitcholson, M.H.K., Capt. McKenris, and Mr Moat, M.H.R., urged upon the Colonial Treasurer the necossity of erecting beacons and buoys at Kaipara, They also stated that the vessels wero detained a long while to got clearance, tho cloaranco officoc being the pilot. Sir Julius promised to consider both subjects. In reply to a fur ther suggestion, ho said he did not think the Government could entertain an appli cation to subsidiso a tug-boat.

"Rachel" was successfully reproduced at Abbott's Opera House last evening by Mi«a Genovievo Ward and her talented company. The frequent plaudits of the large audience testified to their high appre ciation of Miss Ward's efforts. To-night, by special request, " Forget- me-not" will be played, for the last time, and on Friday Miss Genevieve Ward will take a farewell benefit in "Nance Oldfield," on which ooea sion the sleeping walking sceno from Mac beth, and the farce, " His Last Legs," will also be produced. Among other improvement! to be pro ceeded with at Rotorua, as the result of Hon. Mr Ballance's visit, is that of the water supply. The snpply will be derived from Hemo Gorge, about 3 miles from the township, on the Taupoßoad. The supply is estimated to be sufficient for 30,000 in habitants, and will cost £3,000. A harvest festival took placo at St. John's Church, Northcote, last evening. Tho interior of the church was tastefully decorated with grain, fruit and vegetables, the most noteworthy feature of the decora tions being a screen across the chancel arsh compoeed of sheaves of oats. The altar and lectern adornments were alse most ap propriata. Meedames Quick and Hamilton, assisted by other ladies, carried out the decorations. The service was a most in teresting one. The sermon was preached by the Yen. Archdeacon Dudley from the words, " VVhatsoover a man soweth, that shall he also reap," the preacher, in the course of his remark?, taking occasion to refer to the late Bishop Patteson, the anniversary of whose consecration at St. Paul's had been celebrated on the previous day. The Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan read prayers, and the Yen. Archdeacon Willis and the Revs. Caldor and Bitch sock also took part in the service. The anthem was a setting of the words, " How Manifold are Thy Works." The fruit, &c., used in the decorations were to-day Bant to St. Stephen'a Orphanage, Parnell. >

I In tho course of conversation with one of our reporters to-dny, Sir Julius Vogel ex pressed luinHolf much pleased with his visit do Auckland, and with tho great improvements mado sinco lio last visited this city. Ho not only ro forrod to tho enormous additions made to the town, but also to tho dovelop raont of industrial pursuits. Ho said he w»« particularly struck with tho manner in whinh tho various industries wore carried on hero. It appeared to bo mado a point that, whatever was undortakou was proceeded in a thorough business manner, mid a knowledge of the conditions under which tho industries should proceed and prosper. Ho hopod Auckland would ba largely ropresontsd unionist tho ox hibits lit; tho Industrial Exhibition, Mr do Harvon, tho Belgian Hpooiftl Hottlo mout dolognte, returned irom (Jisbonie by tho Ilincmoa. Mr Logso and auother gontloinan waited upon Sir .luliim Vogol at Gram's Hotel, and uhowod him tlio model of a machine for making aompresjud stone, together with aumploH of tha atone. They explained tho actiou of tho machino, and Sir Julius, who oxprcs el himself much intorestod, hoped tlmt tho invention would provo to bo a commorcinl huccosh. Tho public inconvonionco resulting from tho constant dillieulty of obtaining justices to preside at tho Volico Court wan ropro- Hontwl to tho Colonial Treasurer yestorday afternoon by ono of tho bowigged profession, Sir Julius recommended tho members of tho liar to forward a written complaint to tho Minister of Justice whouovor any such delay occurred, when no doubt the magis trates would be informed that their appoint ments wore not intended to bo worn in idlonoi'H, but that they would bo expected to giv« fair attention to tho dution of tho position. Tho attendance at the public baths con tinues to increase. Last week tliero were 3,31)0 visitors, and this week thoro will bo as many or moro. The recent addition mado to tho baths, which is intended for boys, is by far too small, and it is probablo that the present division will bo rcmovod at, a very early diito. This would bo a decidod im provement, and would no doubt bo ap preciated by bathors. Tho Church Mission citato at Kaitaia has boon cut up into village and farm sections, and is to b« sold shortly. There in on viow iv tho window of Messrs T. and S. Morriu and Company's fihip chaudlery branch, Lower Queon-stieot, an interesting rolic of the ship Boyd, wrecked at Whangaroa Harbour in 18U9, tho crow being aubsoquontly murdered by tho Maori*. Tho rolic consists of a portion of the outer plunking ot tho vesiel's bottom with coppor attachod. Whoa found it had been over 70 years under water. To tho Editor: Sir.—Allow mo to correct a mistake in your roport of Professor Hugo's lecturo on "Spiritualism": that (mentions woro askod by sundry members of the Psychological Society. Such was not tho case, all questions being put by out siders. Tho members agreed not to reply, boing convinced that tho Professor showed a great want of knowledge of his subject in merely giving an account of a fow fancies and ojposuros of impostors, without touch ing upon a iiinglo fact, and docided not to bo mixed up with such a lopsided affair, If ♦he Professor wishes to speak with authority on this subjoct, lot him read up the test ox porimont* of Professor A. Kuxaell, Wallaco, Surgoant Cox, Oookea, and others, and he can then givo facts as wcl' an fancies.—J. Sinclair, Hon. Sec. New Zoalaud I'syoho logical Society. Tho "Bay of IMonty Times" under stands thut Dr. Lewis, lately of liotorua, has brought an action of .61,200 damages against the Government for a breaoh of contract in not haying a dwolling-house erected to accommodato pationts. Tha understanding with the Government was that thoy should oroct a dwolling-houso, so as to enable Dr. Lowi.i to receive patients, and in tho ovont of his making additions to wild building, the name additions to bo allowod for at a valuation. Profosior Hugo garo anothor of his aeries of interesting lontnrae last evoning ia tha TomporaißO Hall. There w»« a m»dornt« attendance. Tho subject was one of special importance, "Bducatlen and National Phyeiognomy," with which the lecturer dealt in a masterly and attractive charac ter. At the close of the discourse a number of questions were put, and satisfactorily answered. Tha Prolojcnr was in favour of school prixes, as they tended to eucoarage laudable ambition, but he whs not an ndvoaate of the Bible in school*, preferring the iecular system. "Moderation" rotnms to the attack r« tho charges mado on tho Kemuera 'basos. Omitting th« personal allusions, whicu scarcely affect tho point at issue, he says : — "Mr Cutler paid that »o is running his 'buses at lower rates than tho railway. This is incorrect, as tha fare from Green Lauo station is only equal to his charge, while from Kemaera station it is 8d less ) but theso stations are bo entirely out of tho way that they aro of vary trifling use to Rcmuera. I know positively that land sales n.ro adversely utfaoted by tho exces sive charges for travelling to and from tkis district, and that parsons with a preference for this locality aro impelled to purchase elsewharo on this account," An acoidant rocontly happened, rosnlting in tho doath of a young man named Jainos Bogbie (businoss manager of tho Flint Gla?s Works, RofieHo Bay, Sydnoy), who was well known in Auckland. In company with anothor man. ho wont ont in a punt between 11 and 12 o'clock to have a bathe. After skylarking about in tho wator, ho got into tho punt again, but orioof thopaddlos going overboard, tho dcoonpod Hprang ovor after it, and tho boat drifting away, ho had a good distance to swim back. Whilo doing this ho sang out that ho could not cwim, but as ho was in tho habit of ploying jokes, and was a good swimmer, none of his compan ions took any notico of his crios until they saw lii* head go under tho wator. His brother and a young man namod John Cooksoy jumpod in and swam to his asslet anco, but when thoy arrived at tho spot Begblo had sunk for tho last time. They divod for him, but without success. Tha body wa' afterwards rocovorod by a man named M. Dot-apron. The doooosed, who was very much rospoctod, was a man of oaly 25 yoara of age. Ho lonvos a wife and ono child,

The Orafton Road Wosleyan aolreo last evoning was very largely attondod, opening with a liboral too and woll-ipread tables, undor tho management of ladies of tha congregation. Groat disappointment was felt for th« abeonco of the Rev. R. Bavin, who was unablo to prosido through illnoss, consequent, it was feared, through over - oxortion. Mr Richard Arthur kindly consented to fill tho position of chairman. (Cheers). Mr Arthur made an excellent and pleasant address, and was glad to notico tho ordorly conduct of tho young poople present. He was happy also to observa that, while pooplo wore building their Buburban. villas and stores and places of business, they did not forgot to erect churchoß for tho worship of tho ono ttuoGod, and ho hoped tho day was not far distant when their churches and Sunday schools would be adorned with texts and paintings of an olovating and instructive character. Mr Arthur called upon the Treasurer for the financial statement of tho Old Trost, and said that the state ment of tho New Trust would be sub sequently submitted by Mr Bavin. In the absence of Mr Francis A. Whito (Treasurer) Mr Froudo read the document, which showed receipts, £690135, expenditure equal. Theaeveral speakers then addressed themoet ing. Rev. W. S. Potter(Primikive Methodist) gavoa forciblo and spirited address on " The Prospects of Methodism," in which he traced intelligently its rise, progress, and pros pects. Rev. C. Worboys (United Metho dist) followed with on address on the V In direct Influences of Christianity on*tho World," a thoughtful speech, in which the speaker showed its influonce on the litera ture, morals, and habits of the people of the earth. The Rev. G. B. Monro (Pres byterian) and Rev. J. S. Hill (Anglican) also gave addresses of an encouraging nature. Tho choirs of Pitt-street and Graf - ton Road mustered in full force, and ren dered several anthems and hymng in har monious style. The proceedings closed with a collection in aid of the new building fund, prayer, and the Doxology.

The " welcome home" soiree to the Rev. Thoa. Bpurgoon-at which also the Rev. W. E. Kico takes a formal farewell of the congrega tion he has ministered to bo acceptably for gome nino months past—will bo held this evening in the Choral Hall, and is sure to bo vory numer ously attoaded. Mr R. T. Booth and Mr Driver will not be present. The speakers will be Mr Thos. Spurgson. Rev. Sir Woolley, from Thanes, and Meßsra C. Kelsey, Heath, and Whytock. Concrete paths and yards onsure perfect drainage iy]d banish mud, dust, and weeds. The tost iB small, the comfort great. Concrete build ings, foundations, retaining and garden walls, tanks, etc., are cheap. Estimates and circulars explaining treatment supplied freo to those u«ing our lime; refrenc-s given to concrete workers. On sale, hydraulic arid other limes, liricks, sand, cement, pipes, etc. Our trade being large, we can guarantee good fresh lime. All Mahuranfrt limes .are not alike.—John Wilson and Co. Odiee'and Yard—Customs and Hob ton streets,—lAdvtJ The only Caßh Sewing Machine P»pot.— D. S. Chambers.—[Aiyr.] '

CABLEGRAMS

BY CAI11B—COrYBIOIlT.)

More Dynamlto Outrages Thro.atonorl. Paris, February 23.—At a Congress of dynamitards hold in this city, it was re solved to extend oxplosivo operations in Bngland. With a Prico on Hla Bond. JjOndon, February 24.—Tho Prince of Wales will visit Ireland in April. Tho Federation Enabling Bill. The Earl of Derby, Colonial Secretary, will shortly introduce toho Enabling Bill for Australasian Federation is tho Houso of Lords. A Pross Association mossago says : —Tho Federation Enabling Bill will not be brought down until after Easter. England and Germany In Samoa. England claims to be placed on an equal ity with (iurmauy so far as Samoan intercuts aro concornod. Attempted Bank Robborv, Mkliiouknk, this day.—An unsuccessful attempt was mado to rob the Colonial Bank of Australia at Natimik, a town in tho northwest of this colony, Tho Soots Oliuroh Dispute At a spoclal mooting of tho Proßbytery of Melbourne last evening, a resolu tion was passod declaring that tho recent csnduct of the congregation of tho Scots Church was an act of contumacy and rebellion, and that the time had arrived to separate those willing to acknowledge tho authority of the Church from thoso unwill ing, and instructing the session to take tho necessary steps towards that end. Too Sugar Murkot. Mklbookne, this day.—Mauritius advice.^ are to hand to tho tonth inst. Under that date Messrs Ireland, Fraser, and Co. report of tho sugar markot as follows: —Crop accounts unfavourable owing to shortuesa of rain —fall; trade genorally, unsatis faotory; month's cloaßanooß of sugar in cludo 900 tone for, Port Chalmers and 300 for Wellington. Freights for Australia, 10a to 15b ;to Now Zoaland, 20s. Exchange, 90 days. Bank crodita : Now Zealand, 18 por cout. ; ditto Australia, 194 per oent. Stock : Sugur in hand, 37,000 tonß. Tho exports to Now Zealand this season amount to 6,000 tons. Anglo-Australian Crlcttet. Svbsuy, this day.—The cricket match was concluded yosterday. The English men in their second innings wore only able to put 207 together, and the combined Aus tralian team wero thus victorious by 7 runs.

TABLE TALK.

Thu Govornor Balled for Sydney lust night. Heavy rain at Wellington ; none to sparo for Auoklaud. Mr Booth expects to arrive hero on Friday, Auckland mails, dated Feburary 3rd, ar rived at San Franoisco on Sunday. Hon. Mr Stout leaves Dunodin for Wel lington to-morrow. For the Industrial Exhibition o,Ooosquaro feet of space have been applied for. Otago won tne cricket match against Canterbury, with two wickots to spar*. Big demonstration in tho Choral Hall to night to weleomo baok Kst. Thomas Spurgoon. There has actually been threo weeks' fine weathor at Wellington recently, and they , are so proud of it they have wired it all over tho colony. Mr H. M. Long has been appointed Secretary ot Wellington Racing Club. A miner noinou Josoph llitehell has been killed in tho Invincible mine, near Quoenstown, Otago. | During tho twaatf-fonr hours ending 9 a.m. yosterday, about two Inches of rain toll at Christchurch. Baby.—A orying evil yen only aggravate by putting down. The threo-yaar-eld son of John Gillen, Union-stroot, Dunedin, died on Saturday from sußstroke. Tho little fellow had been out in the yard with his bead uncovered. Tnuranga Cheese Factory have ."!$ torn of ohcoea ready for ihipmeirt to London by neat direct ste&mer, the Rimutaka, which will sail from Lyttolton on March 14th. The Colonial Bscrotarjr hat roaolved to hold an inquiry into tho cases of puerperal fever in Wellington Hospital. A largo meeting of ftgatlmaniapotos is gathered at Kihikibi, embracing Wahanui, Taonai, Rewi, and Hopa, To-day thoy are discuseing the question of the trunk rail way. Hon. Mr Ballance promised, while at Tanranga, that native blocki of land amounting in all to about 30,000 aores should ho purchased at once by Govern ment and offered without delay for settle ment. Mr H. Fearce has been unanimously re elected ohalrman of Welllagton Harbour Board. The Secretary of the Mutual Life Insur anun AHBoeiation of Australasia is coming to Anckland to arrange for the erection of promiios In Queen-street, as central oflico for the North Island,at a cost of £50,000. There is a tin-pot steamer called tho Douglas, which runs between Opotiki and Tauranga, carrying produce and letters. Tho rocal "Herald" oalls it "H.1.8.M.R.M.881 .'Dooglai'." Wonder the boiler doesn't burst under such a pressure I Donald McDonald, messenger to the Bank of Australasia at Christchurch, was yoster day committed for trial on tho charge of stealing a letter containing a cheque for J641. What great effects from HtMe causes nprinp I Owing to a " cabby " sleeping in last Saturday morning, and being too late to take Bishop Luck to the train, the bless ■ ins of St. Mary'a Convent, Hamilton, had to b« postponed from last Sunday until next

MESSRS J. AND H. SHYTH'S SAWMILL.

Uimu J, and 11. Smyth, who have boon connected with the timber trad* for up wards of 25 years, and during the last IS months havo been carry lug on business as tawmillerc, &c., at the Mount Bdon Rail way Station, finding that tho business lias increased so greatly on their bands, bava resolved to form it Into a limited liability company, with a oapltal of 130,000, about half of which has already bean subscribed for privately. The Company will be known as the Mount Eden Sawmill Company. This local industry stands upon a little over ome aora of land, situated opposite the Kailway Station, with a frontage of 475 feet to the line, 100 feet along the Mount Eden Road, and also 100 feet fronting Shaddock-Btreet. The mill building is 110 feet long by 66 feet wide. The maohinory at present comprises ono travelling breakdown saw bonch to tako in logs 6 feot 6 by 6 foot 9, ono circular travelling bonch, ono drag bonoh, one ra-cufcting saw, ono planing-machine, all driven by two powerful engines (capable of working up to 60 horse-power), which are placed on the ground floor In the centre of the mill, where the sawduat and shavings for fueling the ongines are collected almost without any labour. The timber for planing and turnery work is intended to be kept under cover, and Bnnt up to a drying-loft by an elevator, according as it is sawn. AH other timber can be sent out for carting away or being stacked as required. It is calcu lated the Company will turn out 70,000 feet per week. This mill has some very impor tant advantages from its position. In the first] place the logs can be rolled from off the trucks into the mill, or where the general stock of lots are unloaded, from whence they can bo hauled up the tram to the mill by a powerful winch. The next ad vantage is that the timber has not to be put into water, thus saving time for seasoning. Lastly, it is in tho centre of an extensive building district. The present proprietors tire now more fully convinced of the neces sity of having the logs brought into town instead of being cut by mills in the coun try, as the logs can be loaded at go much less cost,-and the slabs and rofuse, above what is required for fuel, utilised instead of remaining rotting in the bush. Contracts have already been made for the supply and delivery of a large quantity of logs at five different stations on the line, ana also at Helensville. Loading banks have been formed at Waimouku and Waitakerei by the Railway Department at considerable expense for the advantage of the settlers, so that logs containing a fe\V thousand feet can be loaded with almost the game facility as those containing only a few hundred feet. Altogether, the Company stand under very promising auspices, and with their plant and numerous conveniences, should do a large and profitable business, and at the same tine give employment to a consider able number of hands.

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

(For. the Mail via Bjiindihi and Mcl 110011X1:.)

(From Ook London COBRBSroNDiiNT.)

LoniiQN, January !),

Annexation Projects.

TiiK excitement in your part of tho world with rofcrenco to tlio rumoured annexation of tho Now IJebridet) has, you. will bo glad to hoar, boon successfully reflected in England. It is not often journalists at Home tako any real intorest in antipodean affairs, but thanks to the efforts of Lord Koseberry, and in a lessor dogrco Mi' W. B. Iforstor, tho pupors havo for tho last week litorally ovcrilowod with angry protest and remonstrance on tho annexation ques tion. Tho Government now deny that then was any roason for tho ccaro, but those who know Lord Derby best arc well aware that ho doesn't cure a button for the Pacific Islands, and would, but for tho outcry thero has been, have permitted either Franco or G or many to annex them without tho faintest protest. The idoa Rooms now to bo to get the Powers to sign a self-denying ordinance agreeing not to annox any inlands which England has not annexed. Tho " Times " rery properly ridicules tho proposal and urges tho Govornmout to stand by tho aolo nie* faithfully and honourably. Speaking at Birmingnam the other even ing, Mr Chamberlain said that when the colonies wero roally in need of assistance, they would find tho whole strength of the Empire put forth to holp them. This, as the " Pall Mall " cay.i, sounds very friendly, but " Fino words butter no parsnips," and if tho Home Government doesn't holp tho colonies with their smaller troubles, tho colonios aro not likoly to look hopefully towards fcLio mother country when terioMH danger menace* them. A policy of wheed ling, deception, and severity, tempered with protestation* of undying regard, will cer tainly not content Australia and Now Zea land. Various Kotos. Tho New Zealand Company's new i-tcr i.:<r RimutaUa hue come round from Glasgow. Prior to leaving tho Clyde she was tried cm the measured milo,and gave counjleto satis faction, though no one at tho oifioo soems to know exactly what the roaord waa. Arthur Claydon is publishing a book about tho colony, called " The England of tho Facilio." MissJennio Loo and her husband have arrived homo. The pupors are again saying that Sims KeoTOS will shortly visit your part of tho world. Mr Morrison, tho newly ■ appointed English master of the Dunedin High School, sails for Port Chalmers, por s.s. Taiuui,on the 20th inst. A largo party of tourists will, I hear, join the cruise of tho Wairarapa to the Paoific Islands in July. Tho trip has beon woll puffed in tho papers hero, Princess Beatrice's MosalHanoo. Tho betrothal of tho Princess Beatrico took tho lloyal Family quite by surpriso, and so far from ploaeing tho Courts of England and Germany, has givon offence to ovorybody. Apart from tho fact that Princo Henry hasn't ono copper to knock against another, ho ia tho offspring of a morganatic murriago, and ranks in Ger many much lower than an English Earl would. Ho bolongs too, to tho Heseo family, now in deep disgrace with ovcryono but our Quoon,because of the Grand Duke's discreditable intrigue with Mdmo Kalomine. Tho gcpsral opinion is thut tho match will bo tho greatest mesalliance ever perpetrated by tho Guolph family. Mr Courtnoy Aoulovcs Success. Mr Courtnoy, of Taranaki, has, thanks chiefly to the inlluenee of Sir Charles Dilke, achieved a aonowhat extraordinary fuccoss in England. Hit special party, a portion of which returns with him in tho steamer Kaikoura in March, promises to bo larger than any that hav^ gone out of late years, and will 'aonsut of quito exceptionally eligible settlors—farmers with capital, &c. The Anckland Loan. You will, of course, have hoard that tho eocond portion of the city of Auckland 5 per cent, lean proved a groat success. The tondors amounted to £117,000, or nearly five times more than was asked for, and tho prices ranged from tho minimum— £107por£100-to£lloloß. The "World" throws cold water on this and other colonial loans by hinting that thoy aro hold up, not by tho pnbllc.but by (trong syndicates, who now money U so dear and threaten protests are coining overy day from Australia, may not be abla to maintain their prices. Current Topics. Madamo Clovis Hngues wns tried in I'atis yastarday and acquitted, after a sitting which lasted till 2 a.m. The scones in Court wero extraordinary. When the Tordict was announced it was roceived with loud cheers, only one man raising a die sentient voice. Prince Albert Victor of Wale« camo of age at Sandringham yesterday amidst great rejoicings, which were, however, of a per fectly private nature. Nearly all the papors contain articles this morning praising tho way H.Pi.H. has boon edu cated. Dynamite explosions on tho Underground Railway aro becoming quite common. The ono last Friday night did no harm boyond frightening a lot of people. As usual, the police havo no eluo to tho perpetrators.

TELEGRAMS.

Flro at Fnrlri,

Tii.AM»fl, this day.—Ehronfriod'a stables, outhouses, &c, at Puriri havo been burnt down. The firo U supposed to havo been Bpontanoous, oaused by tho hay heating. The estimated loss is over £500. Tho pro perty was insured in tho Victoria Offico.

Wkllinoton, this day.—lt is expected that all Ministers will bo hsre by Sunday. The Kecoßs Committee of tho Legislature, and Library Committoo, to-day held an enquiry into alleged irrogularity of ono of tho House officials. Tho rosult has not yet transpired.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Bofoio lII* Worship th« Mayor.) DnuNK.—William Stool, 10a and costs.—Thomas Hayes, habitual drunkenness, three months' iiupriaonniunt with hard labour.—John Wright, Kybor Posb, first oli'onco, sa. Stkalinq A Dog.—John Richard Connidine pleaded not guilty to nto.tling a dog. value £5, tho proporty of Herbert Cook, on tho 11th inst. Sorßoant Pratt gavo particulars ; tho prisoner had admitted that ho nold the clog to Mr Held ; but as Mr Cook was out oC town, he must ask for a romand. Homanded until Friday. IBoforo 11. G. Soth Smith. Kaq., H.M.] ThkOasti.ictownkociikMuhdkrs.—William Shouhan was again brought up chaniwd with feloniously and wilfully killing and murdering his mothor, brothor, and siator at Oaatletown rocho, County of Cork, Ireland, in Soptomber, 1877,—Superintendent Thomson said ho was oompolled to ask for anolhor remand of the prinonor in this case. Tho ofllcor had not yet ariivofl in Wollingtdn with thu depositionsdaly backed from Groat Britain, but tno vessel had boon out SO days, and would bo in port in a fow flays.—Mr Burton, for tho prisoner, offorod no objection, and a romand until Monday nest was granted. Breach of Slaughteh-iiousk Act.—Richard Sandall, butohor, of Upper aymondß-stroot, stood chargod with killing four calves on his promlsos, on tho 20th inst., without being ileonsod ob a slaughterman.—Mr Theo. Cooper, who, in tho absence of tho Oity Solicitor, appeared for the prosecution, drew the attontlon of His Worship tho Mayor, one of the presiding justices, to a clause in tho Act under which tho penalties becamo a part of the Borough Fund. Mr Cooper said that ho thought it was his duty to point out to Ilia Worship that his office as Mayor disqualified him from adjudicating on thia particular case. Ho did so, not because there could be tho slight est suggestion of unfairness on the part of ilia Worship because of hia connection with the Council, but because no conviction obtained could, if appcaUd against, bo good, and, in tho interest of tho prosecution, he thought Hia Worship ought not to sit. —Hia Worship said he had repeatedly sat to hear Corporation casos.—Mr Cooper said that did not alter tho question. He himself, acting for the defence hod in somo of theso cases ap peared before His Worship, and so satisfied \vae ho with His Worship's fairness that he had not raised any objection; but when the proße cution was entrusted to him, ho felt that ho ought to draw His Worship's attention to the position, as an appeal meani <Tx penso to the Council and annoyance to His Wor ship.—His Worship said he had ouce written to the lato Minister of Justioo about tho matter but had received no answer. What was the roason why he wan disqualified fiom sitting? —Mr Cooper said the roason was interest. It was a fundamental maxim in English lav," that a man could not be judge in hia own cause. A judgmentof the Lord Chancellor of England had once been upset on this very ground.—His Wor- Bhip then left the Bench, and tho Court was ad journed for a ehort time in order that the case might be taken before Judge Smith.—Defend ant pleaded guilty, under extenuating circum stances. The cart overturned, and so much iDJured the calves, that killing was an immediate necossily; he hoped His Worship would inflict the lightest possible penalty -Mr Cooper said the caße was different from what it had been represented by Mr Sandall.—Mr Wool field, the Inspector of Abattoirs, was present and could sh/w that Mr Bandull had not had cattle slaughtered for some time at slaughter houses, and he would ask for a heavy penalty.—Mr Sandall eaid he had b.ien under the Burve-.llanco for Eome time of Sergeant Gamble and Constables Dews and Clarke. They had not boen aole to catch him. Ihofactwas, he patronised tho Panmure Abbatoir and not the \Y nstern tiprinKS. Thure •was tho jealousy.—Hia Worship imposed a fine of £5 a head, viz., £20 ;co»ts, £3 11b. This was all the business.

THE SOUDAN WAR.

[BY CAIUjK-OOPYIUGHT.]

THE ENGLISH POLICY IN EGYPT.

No-Confldenco Motions Proposed.

Debate In tho House of Commons.

Lonjjon, February 23. I Tins Marquis of Salisbury has given notice in tho Uoiiso of Lords of a motion censur ing the Government for proposing to aban i don the Soudan, and declaring that such a proceeding would bo dangerous to tho safety of Egypt and tho British Empire. In the House of Commons to-night, Sir Stafford Northcote proposed a vote of cen sure on the Government. Tho motion set forth tho Ministerial policy in connection with tho Soudan had proved resultless, and in hisspoech he urged that it was impera tive tli.vt a Government should be estab lished in that country. Mr Gladstono, in reply, warmly eulogised the late General Gordon, and pointed out that tronaon alono had prevented his rescue Ho demanded that tho House should havo confidence in tho policy of tho Government. The debate waa continued to a lato hour, and then adjourned. Mr Gladstone has refused to give a plcdgo thut he will establish a Government for the administration of affairs at Khartoum. Mr Gladstone's Dofonoo of his Policy. Lomdox, February 24. In his speech on tho motion of censure, Mr Gladstone strongly defended the Egyptian policy of the Government, and in regard to the death of General Gordon, urged that the same was unavoidable under the circumstances.

The Duke of Cambridge on the Colonial Troops.

LONDON, February 24th.

At th.2 meeting of the Kalional Riflo Association to-day, tho Duke of Cambridge presided, in tho course of his speech he expressed a hopo that tho British Govern ment might find it possible to utilise the oilers matlo by other colonies than Now Soutli Wales of troop 3 for the Soudan. Equipment of tho Sydney Con tiugcut Syuskv, February 20. Fho approaching doparturo of troops for the Soudan ia the all-absorbing topic, and all ia bustle and exaitement everywhere. Men are offering themselves freely—married as well as single —and numbers are being enrolled daily and sent into barracks. The steamers Iberia and Australasia have been chartered, and will soon commenco to load. A Council of War, consisting of Hon. Messrs Dalloy, Dibleß, and Wright, sits daily, and a groat deal of business in done. Respect able and worthy citizens who have been fol lowing humble- trades havo been suddenly transformed into full-blown ollicors with all the military status, and witli handsome pay. Tho pay and allowance have been made on a liberal scale, the commandant alone having £1,350. Pay of officers varies from £050 for lieutenant-colonels in command to £325 for lieutenants ; men from !)s Gd to 6s p«r day. Provision is also made for wives and families, and pensions for casualties. Tho onthusiasmhas extended to tho country, and numbers of volunteers havo arrived from different centres*. Contributlona in money and kind flow in, and each day appeara a, long list of such things as biscuits, tobacco, .vratod waters, musical Instruments, and various articles for use, entertainment, and comfort. The money contributions are largo and numerous. Somo of the field officers aro past tho prime of Ufa. Colonel Spalding will com maud tho artillory with Major Airey, and Lieut. - Colonel Raymond the infantry. Everything is being done to fit ont the expedition with every requisito. They will not takeguns, being tcoheavy, but willreceive battery of nine-pounders at Suakim. War ; correspondents from each papor will accom pany tho expedition. In the midst of these preparations thero are not wanting thoso who raise their voices in deprecation of tho course pursued, and loudost amongst these is Sir Henry Parkos. It is urged, in opposition, that England is not at war with any great power, and does not absolutely require our help ; that no legislative sanction has been given to the step, which will involve an immonse amount of money; that, in fact, a feeling of jingoism has run away with tho Acting Colonial Secretary and a large portion of tho people. Anyhow, all agreo that tho Now South Wales troops will comport themselves with credit in the field. Tho Commandants. Colonel Richardson, who will command the expedition, joined tho Imperial army in 1854, having entered it by passing a direct examination at Sandhurst. He served with tho 72nd Highlanders at tho siege of Sebas topol. In New Zealand, with the 12th Regiment, he went through tho Maori wars of iSiiO-eijuid 1563-61, during which period iio was adjutant of tho regiment. He has Crimean, New Zealand, and Turkish medals. In February, 18G5, ho was appointed to tho command of the Now South Wales forces. In August, IS7I, a regular force was formed, consisting of a battery of artillory and two companies of infantry, tyid since that timo the infantry has been disbanded and two more batteries substituted. A most im portant change took place in tho volunteer sorvico in IS7B by assimilating tho volun teers to what may bo called a volunteer militia. By moans of this chango of system increased discipline libb been obtained, and tho adoption of continuous training hag brought the men to tho state of eiSciency which their commandant believes Justifies him in recommending thorn as reliable troops, and in sotting himself confidently at their head. Colonol Roberts (who was to havo commanded one of tho batteries of artillory in the Soudan, but now, as only ono battery will bo required, it is doubtful whether ho will go) has also a sorvico record, including the war in the Crimea. Tho Cost of Transport. Tho charter of the Iberia and the Aus tralasia by tho Government has been effected, the charges being as follow: — £15 por soldier, £40 per officor, £23 per horso, and 30s per ton for cargo. The cost will amount to nearly £19,000. Tho Iberia will take COO men, 2(5 officers, and 24 horses ; and thn Anstralasia 225 horses, 100 men, and from 000 to 800 tons of cargo.

NEW ZEALAND CONGREGA TIONAL UNION.

At tho afternoon sitting of the Council of tho Union yestorday, it was resolved, upon thoraotion of the Roy. E. Walker(Secretary), " That tho Council regards incorporation as urgently necessary, resolves that incorpora tion bo effected without needless delay, and cordially thanks Captain Daldy and his oo workorafortheadvocacyofthequestion which has resulted in this decision.'1 The intro duction of asecond motion, "Thatadvantago be taken of the Religious, Charitable, and Educational Boards Incorporation Act, recently passed," led to aspirited discussion. Mr C. E. Button pointed out that this Act was useless for tho purposes contemplated by the Union, and asserted that a society like ths Union did not come under the Act, though the Companies Act of ISB2 might bo made available. He, however, urged that a Special xVct of Incorporation should bo sought. The Rev. W. H. West endorsed this opinion, and eventually the motion was withdrawn. It was then agreed, on the proposition of Mr Milne, "That the question of incorporation, either by means of a private bill or under the Companies' Act, 1882, bo referred to a special com mitteo consisting of tho ministers present, together with Mr C. E. Button, to report on Thursday morning." The consideration of the constitution was then resumed. It was decided to transfer the office of tho Union for tho present from Dunedin to Auckland. The Chairman was instructed to telegraph to the Rev. W. J. flabens, 8.A., expressing the sympathy of tho Union with him in his present illness. The meeting adjourned shortly after five o'clock. In tho evening the second public meeting took plaoe in the Church, a large congregation being inattendance. Divineeervica was conducted by the Rev. H. J. Miller, and the Rev. J Hoatson preached the sermon, the text being, Luke iv., 16, "And He came to Nazareth, whore He had been brono-ht up • and, as His custom was, He wont fnto the Synagague on tho Sabbath day, and stood up for to read." At the close a communion service was conducted by the Rev R Laishley.

E. and A. Isaacs hav o receivod instruc tions to sell to-morrow, tho barquo Gazelloand the Customs steam lauueh. It'will be reoiem barod that, the former was seized Bometimn n.»n by..l"" Customs authorities, and has beo?lyine in the harW over since. Thelaunehifahand? craft, which would make a capital yacht and »«!r X noar the *•*«&«* WSJ

SMALL-POX ON THE UNKNOWN ROOMA.

Btoamor Quarantined at g» Wwm tho New "zwknd laOtth '' doing all in their power to ptevet ** troduction of small-pox f rom , V this colony, an incident hwoccn'"'^'"' aeomsto show that the diaeaa ■ *^ in our midst. This for^S lowing oable message wna tho Medical Officer o f this city:-"The eteamer Ri ll!l k from Auckland, has.had to ban ""^ in consequence of a ca 6 e (H'S" 8""* board.-C. K. Mickeu^*'£!« viser to Government, Sydney « SiT* roonia arrived In Auckland IK,1 X , „% lust Wednesday morning, and i.,? WHi the latter port the same c" en ? following passengers :—Mrs Ed" *^ Hi Atkins, Madame Isabella i?* 81*'^ Forrest, Messrs Parker, Savffl.■s *i A.Spenee,W. B. Hoffmaa^,o^ steerage. It is not stated whath ™ it is a passenger who is affected "^ of course, possible that the rti, il * have been contracted by omTg** while in Sydney, and remainednL "" until after the steamer had left i^W on her return voyage si, "^ latter prove to be the C? »■ remove all suspicion ef^n*" being in existence in thl. ■, P" it will show how utuggh a preventive measure, is the medi«r * ination made on the arriral o f w** steamers. Many passengerswhoiTr been in contact with the infectedl & " have been landed here from tin!!*1 and there is a possibility of.«, 0 » tho dangerous malady yet UUdbw ' Auckland, if it bo not alreadv «,&n** Dr. Philson, tho local HeaS strongly of opinion that the outbra?' be among the crew, as he is conriS small-pox has not appeared in S and cannot, therefore, have broi among the papsengers shipped-.^" port. This view is confirmed?,? following telegram, received it r hour from Wellington :—■'% nial Secretary has received a'SiZ* from Mr Edmund Seager, SecrEß Board of Health, Sydney, staZ&J1 steamer Ringarooma, from Aufflr Sydney, had been quarantined S1 thero, in consequenco of there bey??l of small-pox on board. ItappwrXt patient is one of tha crew, andtbiiati! last voyage of the tteamer to S I( W was two days in that port, njj •'' believed he there contracted tU.iio?1

THE STEWARD THE PATIENT

Only Some of the PasumJ <luarantincd.^l

(l;r CABLE.—COPYBJjfId),

SvDHJttkiiity The steamship Ringaroomaamndta day from Auckland. Boon'aftwiiii berthed it was discovered that tberttn named Thomas James, wasimffertat smallpox. The passengers hadduernM but fifteen of them were stibieqn secured and sent to the qaarantiniiljj Several other passengers canbotl*t« and are still at large. The teseh placed in quarantine.

FALLING ANGELS.

Ludicrous Aooident In a Thejtn (by tklebbaph— rum ABSocumj Blssheih, ttiiAj The Willmott Company met vita id in the final scene of " Uncle Toin'i'QS last night. A stand, containingtheir wafting Tom to heaven, came down ijj sudden crash, just as the cariainViii ing, and Miss Lena Wyatt and I littki sustained cuts on the bead. Tod ill other angels escaped with a seven U and fright. Miss Wyatt was notprw from performing today. The ocb4 caused great consternation in tieoj auJience.

AUCKLAND PRESERVE MEAT.

Shipment 0f1755 Casestoi

The steamer Tarawera, tth \e)b Sydney to-day took 1785'0m pan meat shipped by the JawZalsEh Moot and Storage Company, iiiiaif to the New Zealand Loan ltd itaf Company, Sydney. The shipiMltim to 85,6801bs meat, valued at £2,H2,a made np in about equal qnalitilteiffi beef, roast beef, and compreisodwnk The whole has been prepared rife within the last two days, end jtt supply an order from the Kew|3oi|« Government. It is to be used wwl tralian troops about to cmbjrk la Soudan.

BURGLARS AT COROMANDI

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CeKOMiKDM, thills A kooii deal of excitement has been* here of late by repeated attempt top .into people's housos. There iialjMito of terror, several women, whosobmtai working away from home, beißjiMi stay in their houses. The police bm quite unable to surprise there, thenil evidently watching their niortf very closely, »nd ftctiog "«&«« It has beon suggested that s to should come down unknown ioentf to endeavour to trace out the guilty p<J

WAITEMATA MINSTRELS

Thb performance by the'WalWMi strels last evening for the btadjp,i' C. Purchase was a pronounced '«* The Theatre Boyal waß crbwa*«!|»' part, and a handsome balanoS'Miujj side of the ledger may^ be;**™ expected. An excellent pwgi»# presented, and met with the j appreciation at the hands of to w* The chair performance wa*[M "gag" comprised many now to* and allusions, and the chorusMMW improvement upon those renqOT the occasion of*" the «mM appearance. Messrs C Ww Hannkon, H. Hargrave, and T.-M" acquitted themselves creditably «< men, but their gag would have m had they uttered it with greater* tion. Fewer jokes would thenM lost upon tho audience. Of thewntiw songs in the first pwti George was decidedly the best, W ing was also very good, but Mr S» not sing with his usual Bucceffl.;'!^ Hargrave carried off first hpnout|» comic element, his "Duck Foot taking tho houso by storm. ■<»«! were satisfactorily rendered by Slew" ham,C. Hannken, AVrightand Wh'» • chnir performance, in which MrW"1? acted as interlocutor, concluded •» beautiful tableau, arranged by J»| Quoreo, and entitled, "Tho jW»" Slnvery." Mr J. Spry, whonWJ™ a portion of the music, condone?,!" tho first part of the enterUinc second part comprised the follow*»j Acrobatic song and dance, S^ Brothers; song, "A Dream W» Dream," Mr Arthur Bartloy! song, "John the Masher, ( ■«*»:. grave; gong, "Napolitam, Edwards; Irish character MJft'K* bam ; silver ehoo dance, RW fLj, Mr Edwards, who is a >*f" 1 , in Auckland, possesses a tea' of good quality, and ,*f 52 the pleasure of hearing htoH'f *? t ouß efforts. Mr Harry HMP>™^ fairly brought down the house, "^ up and business being perfect, ■ was in full voice.and did full. J«W,J song. Tho porformanco coMi^r^ laughable farce entitled "" h^«. Messrs Charlie White, Ha">' B& W. Sceats, and J. Spry t"S^ tors. We understand thatthepen^ which was an excellent one, «'"^ on Saturday night for Mr Spi?», ;

The members of Mr &ri*M requested by advertisement^ 6", v y the rehearsal on Thursday f£™ o*> ton Congrefirntionul Scfiool-roow. j, rt ij Btreet. The conductor is »<>£,IKi << •», attendance, having speoial"J"™!*, portant nature to briDg W™",j(Jft testimonial which i* » «»jHSajJ choir to Mr Booth wIU be retffffi^jl' and all who wish to see it would <» advantage of this opportunity .^j SoMEmriNO Quraß N^.iLni^ The " Byzuutme" CarpetJartglE»« lick andCrsnwell is a ngSSJjJjJJ thread worked into it rre,Xie4ar*JT| Rugs, ftirnituro. t <»veriSSißd.oflSsl maceajßsirrs to match, ~f tßT^H»^' 9d; tapestry, fTom is llitiKil °"v siaed room.-Garllok»s« Olr

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I "VSfITHEFORTVS AGENCY, Vt SHORTLAND-STRKET. IMPORTANT to SELLERS w PROJ'BKTY. J. 11. WITHEFORD Uixw to rail the attention of thoeo haviDg Pro norty For Sale to the great facilities ho possesses for Advertising the wime. huvinK the solo right to upueea at nil Railway Stations in the Provin cial District, including Auckland, Newmarket, Kvinuoru, Mount Kden, Mount Albort, and tlio Tarious ports, terminuses, anil stopping places, ulto sole rißht to ndvortiso on North Shore Ferry Co.'a Waiting liooma, City and Suburban Coaches, &o. Lists of Properties For Sale will be displayed in Uio most conspicuous phieee at each of the abovo important positions. N.8.-Fresh Lists will bo posted up on tho Ist of eaoh mouth, and ofteuor if required. Particulars should bo forwarded before 2Sth. No propestics accepted for wliich fancy prices tiro asked. J. 11. WITHEFORD, SIIORTLANI) -STRKKT. NOTICE. DR. WILKINS, F. R.G. 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2Soetlnsßt Entertainments, Etc. Febbuabt 25, 1685. Opora House—'" Forgot Mo Not." S p.m. Papakuru—Mr W. F. Buokland and tho Blcotora of Franklin North, 7.30 p.m. Congregational Church, Berosford-Btroot— Public Meeting, 7.30 p.m. Choral Hall-Baptist Church Soiree, G. 30 p.m. Newmarket Wesloyan Church—Address by Mrs Leavitt, 7.30 p.m. St. Jamos'a Hall — Cantata " Under tho Palnis," 7.30 p.m. United Service Lodge—Monthly mooting, 7.30 p.m. Cook-streot Meoting-house—Pnctice, "Harold dlynde," 8 p.m.