SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland — This evening, 3.18; to-morrow Morning, 4.19. „ „ . Manukau Hbads —This ovoning, 6.28; to- Morrow morning, G. 50 „ . Kaipara HKADa-Thia evoning, 7,28; to-mor row evoning, 7.69.

S'TNSKT.—This evening, 6.19. SUNRISIt.-To-morrow morning, 0.1. MOON'S ACHS.—New Moon, 17th, 5.10 tt.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Ferdinand, barque, Fotflnch, from Samarong Lapwing, brigantino, Watts, from Queensland Qneon, schooner, Jones, from Hokianga Clansman, e.s. Farqubar, from Tauranga Olenelg, b.s., Amodeo, from Mercury Bay Loongatis, barque, Evans, from Hobart

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Toroa. schoonor. Joss, for Sunday Island Circe, brigantlno, Ectchoff, for Groymouth TO-DAY. Tarawora, as., Sinclair, for Southorn ports

IMPORTS.

Per Ferdinand—9o3 tons raw sugar. Per tap wing—2oo tons roflncd sugar.

EXPORTS.

PorTarawora, for Southern ports: 210gunnios and 107 mats sugar, 300 casos salmon, 50 qr-brls dried fruit, 30 casna fruit, 50 cteos medicines, and a largo quantity of sundries. For Mol bourno: 1M hides.

Inwards Coastwise.—Prowess, from Wha ngnpoua, with 29,n00 feet timber; Mnna, from Tnirna, with 25.000 foot timbor; Doveron, from T|inmoß. in ballast; Ocoan, from Morcury Bay, with 21,600 rent timbor.

Outwards Coastwise.—Progress, for Wha ngapoua; Kauri, for Port Charlos; Dovoron, for Russell.

The barquo Loongnnn. was coining up chunnol 1 jto this afternoon, aftor al3 days passage from Hobart

Tho brigantino Poorloss will leave for Whan earoa In ballast about Tuesday next to load timber thoro fsr Sydney.

The cutter Doveron was sold by auction yea torday. The prico was £175, and tho purchaser Mr J. Cra^ig. Tho Rohoonor Queen arrived from Hokianga early this morning with 30 tona of gum.

Tho schooner Louie, which arrivod ntGisborno from Newcastle, eors on to Tairua, whero sl\o will load timbor for Ftfl.

From tho "Australian Shipping News" wo learn that tho p.s. Royal Alfrod, 89 tons, formorly running botwoon Auckland nnd tho "names, has just ohangod hands at Sydney for klioOOi

The barquo Boatrloe Havornor, which Is load ing at the Railway Wnarf for London, Is almost full, and is expoctod to sail during tho week.

Tho s.B. Clansman arrived from Whangaroi at 9.30 a.m., with the following passengers:— Mossra Aldorton and Culpan, Mrs Gordon n.nd son, Miss A, Stephen, Mrs Gosb, and four in the soerago.

Thes.B. Glonolj? arrivod from Mercury Bay and Tairua at an early hour this morning. Pas sengers :-Mr and Mrs Doyle, Mrs Thow, Mrs Murray, Miss Trott, Mr and Mrs Crombie, JVfosars Holt, Douglas. Miller, Orphin, BrunAa, O'Donovan, W. Howard, J. Howard, J. Smith, and three native*

Tho brigantino Lapwing arrived from Boudal berg (Queensland) thi3 morning. Ho sailed from that port on Monday, February 23rd, and had light winds from E. and S.S.E. till Feb ruary 23th, at 1 p.m., when a heavy gale was ox perienced, lasting till tho following day. uicnco till arrival variable winds, principally from N. to N.W., prevailed, with moderate weather, tho Three Kings being passed on March 3th.

Tho following is a list of tho Kimutaka pas sengers bookod at Auckland for London, who proceeded South by steamer today :—Saloon : MiBS Farquhar, Mr and Mrs Dil worth, Mr C. B. Walker. Second saloon: Mr K. K. Wright, Mr and Mrs G. Fox. Miss M. Hockharston. Steerage: Mr sind Mrs R. Blbby and family (1), Mr and Mrs F. Tumor and infant, Mr G. Stal lard, Mr and Mrs Bullen. Mr J. F. McGhie, Mias B. Bayliss, Miss 11. Menzies. Messrs J. Wiiaon, T. .Hosser. J. Webley. T. Finigan, J. Severs, R. Woods, J. Wos3on, anfl F. W. Hands.

The barque Ferdinand arrived from Samarang (Java) early this morning, and berthed at the Sugar Company's Wharf. Captain Fcttjuch reports:—Lett Samarang oo January Bth, on tho fourth day out reached Baly Strait, and passed through in two days. Got a light-wostcrly wind, whioh we carried to the coast of Australia, Then had light S.E. trades, which wero carried to 9a' longitude east. Thon followed calms for eight days, after which wo got the westerly winds. Experienced a very heavy galo off Ijeewln, during which part of bulwarks were stovo in and washed away. After passing Tasmania got strong south wind, which con tinued to tho New Zoaland coast, and thence light winds and calms prevailed till arrival here. I JTho s.s. Tarawora left for Southern ports early this afternoon with the following possongors :— For Glsborno : Messrs Brassoy, Barrington, Haiiey, Dawson, and Adams, Mr and Mrs Quin, family, and servant. Miss Dunlop. Mrs Bennett. For Napier: Miss Heslop, Messrs Smytho, Marshall. Hellen and child, Sutherland, Proctor, and Bridge. For Wellington: Mrs White. Mr and Mrs Oliontohcn and children, Mrs Patter son, Mr and Mrs Brancbino and child, Mr and Mrs Flyger, Mcßsrs Fox, Cain, Whito, Woson, and Coatca. For Ljttelton : Mrs D. Sutherland, Miaa Fenwick, Mr and Mrs Allen. Dr. Rosoby, Muasrs J. S. Cooper, Fitchett, Clark, Colebrook, 8011, Offer. ForDunedin: Professor McGregor, Mesars Cnldwcll, Rosa, and Sale. For Bluff: Mr Adams. For Melbourno: Mr and Mrs Blackie, Mr and Mrs Hornby. M-a Stock, and tlie Miß3ca Stock (2). Mrs Wbowoll, Mos9rs White, Sinclair, Dalsleish, Dixon, Carpo, and Whewell.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Spit, this day.—Arrived: Dorio, from Lyttel ton, at 8 a.m. nkw Plymouth, this day. — Arrived, Gair- Joch. from Onohunga, 7.30 a.m. Wellington, this day. — Arrived: At 9.30 a.m., Te Kapo, from Sydney. Port Chalmers, Wednesday.—Sailed: Wai horiv. for the North. Passengers for Auckland- Mrs Campbell and 3 children, Mrs Morris and 3 children. Messrs Hart, Whito, Galloway, and 15 in the atoerago. Melcournk, this day.—Arrived, last even lug : 3.9. Walararapa.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, this day. Property sales seem to be out of season just now. At the Mercantile Sale-rooms to-day Mr J. H. Randerson offered for sale the wholo ot tho property known as "Grifflihs's Estate," in Remuora. Tho estate had been laid off into 29 fine sites, one of which included a large now house, and the conditions were 10 per cont. cash. There was a good attendance, but nothing was disposed of, owing to reserves not being reached. Lot 5, which inoluded the house, was withdrawn at £7 per foot, the reserve being £8. Tho pro perty is now open for private) Bale. Mr Randerson sold 10 shares in tho Auckland Tobacco Company, 18s paid up, for 5s pertharo. Mr R. Arthur offered several properties for sale by auction to-day. These wero also with drawn for disposal privately.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Slails will Close as under—

This Day.

For Mantsawal and Kaiwaka, por Ruby, at 5

For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Clansman, at

For Whitiansci, Upper Mill, and Talrus, por Glenelg, at 5 p.m. Friday, 13th inst. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 10 a.m. For Cowos and Coromandel, per Coromandel, For Whanga'rei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei. Kiuno, and Mangapui, per Mocgregor or Waitakl, at S p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at o.au p.m. Saturday, 14th Inst. For Port Fitzroy, Tryphena. and Wangapara para, per Gleneig, at 7 a.m. For Kati Kati. Aongatete, Tauranga, &0., per Rotomahana, at 10 a.m. For JChames, per Rotomahana, at 10.30 a in, Forwaiwera, Te Kapa, Warkworth, eto.,per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Thomas Russell at 10 a.m.

S. B. BI3S, Chief Postmaster. Chinf Post-offlce, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March W, 1885. Opera House-Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Bouffo Company, 8 p.m. Theatre Uoyal—Remonyi's Concert, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Evangelical Service, 7.30 p.m.

Marriages.

BETHELL-BUCKLEY.-On 28th February, 1885, at Newmarket, by the Rev. G. B. Munro. John Nealo Bethell to Kate Buokley; both ol Manukau Heads.

Deaths.

HASLAM.-On March 11, Edward Haslani; aBTho 6 funeral will leave his late residence, Wellington-street, at 4 p.m. to morrow (Fri day). Friends are respectfully requested to attend.

BELL.-On March 11th. 1885, at her parents' residence, Mangcre, Minnie Louisa, beloved daughter of Isaac C. F. and Mary Matilda Bell; aged 3 months.'JSafo In tho arms of Jesus. Private Interment.

ROBERTS.-On March 12. at Bulwerstreet BayAcld George Henry, infant son ot John F' and the late Lottice Roberta; aged 11 months;

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

For the cause that lucks osststanM, For the wrong that seeds resistance. For the future In tho distance. And tie g«od that we can do.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1885.

It is a remarkable thing that the ex traordinary predominance of Welling ton members in the Legislative Council has escaped a vigorous protest from the other districts of the colony. This dis proportion is one of the pernicious re sults of the undue pressure which is exercised by Wellington society over every Government. The return for social services in Wellington drawing rooms is a sinecure of a-year out of the public purse. Fitness or length of public service has had little or nothing todowithsomeof these appoint ments. A fine residence and a willing ness to throw its drawing-room open as a party rendezvous is a much safer avenue to the colonial House of Lords than ability or public confidence. The nominations of the last Govern ment were made with a total disregard either of representative principle or fitness for office. One seat was made the subject of a scafidalous bargaiD, of which we should never have heard a word had not the .parties to the transaction afterwards fallffi out and set the story afloat. 3&|#iiri the'last twelve months three or

four seats have fallen in, and another vacancy has been caused by the resig nation of that most eccentric " lord,", the Hon. J. C. Pharazyn, whose elec tioneering eccentricities have given em ployment to our Courts of Justice, The Government are thus afforded a fair chance of doing a public service, and of discharging an onerous public duty honestly. We shall see whether they have patriotism enough to do it, and whether a Crown prerogative can be exercised without corrupt influence and jobbery. In the present Council there are no fewer than twelve Welling ton members against seven from Auck land ; the representative proportion should be—Wellington, ; Auckland, 12. To bring about this adjustment, five of the existing Wellington members should lose their seats, to be replaced by Auckland members. We aro aware, of course, that the barnacles of the Upper Chamber cannot so easily be disposed of, and that an abuse which has been the growth of years will notbe reformod in a day. The Government, however, may decline to fill Mr Pharazyn's seat with a Welling ton man.and give that and at least one other seat to Auckland. The numbers then would stand—Auckland, only 9 ; Wellington, 11 ; leaving room for further rectification of the inequality as opportunity offers, without unduly in creasing the strength of the Chamber. There is far too much apathy with re gard to the work of the Legislative Council. It would not be hard to prove that Auckland interests have suffered, and that they will continue) to suffer, through the want of a fair representation in this branch of the Legislature.

The War Cloud.

The war cloud in North Afghanistan, which a few days ago seomed no larger than a mnn's hand, has spread until it now corors tho whole heavens. Today's tele grams advising that tho parloying has so fnr proved abortivo, and that tho Russians, with their customary bad faith, an> Htilis ing tho time occupied by negotiation in advancing, looks as though tho first step was not taken without a prc-moditatcd rosolve to provoke war. Tho wholo bo haviour of tho Russian Government during tho last few months is opon to tho samo construction — their suggestion of tho mixed Commission, raising the question of tho North Afghanistan boundary ; tho failuro of tho Russian Commissioners to attend it; tho formal demand for a slico of Afghan territory, giving Russia possession of the northern end of tho Hindu fcush mountains ; tho advance of an army to assert theso domands'by force s and the occurrence of theso movements at tho bo ginning of spring, all point in one direction. There has boon no uncertainty about tho attitude which England has assumed towards those encroachmonts. Only one courso is open to her. She is bound by troaties with tho Ameer to preserve tho integrity of hU territory, and she is more strongly bound still by her own interests to prevent Russia from acquiring strong posts which can be fortified and make great store depots for uso in future •ampaigns southwards. War appears to bo dcßired by Russia now. and if her domands are insisted upon, the gngo must bo taken up. Tho resultant conflict will bo the most terrible which our country bas known sinco tlio boglnning of tho contury, and may, before it is ovor, involve ovory nation of Europe, and change tho map of tho world.

Sir Julius Vogel on Imperial Federation.

The memorandum which tho Colonial Treasurer has prepared for Lord Derby os tho federation of tho British Empiro appears to bo an ablo and exhaustive) ro view of tho subject. Ho recognises Im perial Federation as an essential condition of union, and separation as the only alterna tive. This is no nowly-discovered truth, but it is gratifying to havo it recognised and enforced in such a quarter. That it is already a practical power in these colonies is proved by tho irksomenoes and irritation experienced here when Australasian affairs are under consideration in London. The Australian agitation over tho New Guinea question, and our own Government's recent claim to be heard in Samoan affairs, afford demonstration that tho tiino when these colonies will demand a voice in the regulation of Imperial policy is not so remote or undetermined as Sir Julius Vogel seems to believe. Of the absolute certainty of such a demand being made he entertains not a shadow of doubt, and we may add that upon tho answer which Britain makos to that demand will depend the continued loyalty of the colonies. That tho Imperial Government are prepared .to meet colonial wishes may be presumed from tho fact that Lord Derby has invited expressions of opinion from the various colonial Governments on the subject; and wo may rest assured that no feasible and honourable scheme of federation, however strongly insisted upon by these colonies, will ever cause a rupture between them and the mother country. What Sir Julius Vogel proposes is tho sonding of colonial representative*!, elected by the popular vote, to the British House cf Commons. He believes that " gradually the colonial representatives would grow into being considered authorities on matters in which tho interests of colonists wero con cerned. They would bo the representative teats of the practicability and tho expedi ency of ultimately creating a Federal Legis lature." In other words, tho essentially Conservative cast of Sir Julius Vogol's mind leads him to advocate a cautious and tenta tive stop towards federation, which could be retraced if found disadvantageous. For our part wo see no need for such extreme caution, there being no danger of social or political revolution; but the attitude he takes is quite consistent with that adopted by our Government on tho subject of Colonial Federation. Tho jealousy for the preservation of complete autonomy, which is the ground of New Zealand's objec tion to Australasian Federation, also ap pears in the present- memorandum of tho Colonial Treasurer, occupying the first place in his list of objection? to Imperial Federation. The objections are, he thinks, fourfold—"( 1) That it is necessary to strictly guard against any interference by tho Federal Government with the internal affairs of the constituent parts of tho federation. (2) That tho Parliamentary sys tem of the mothercountry is wholly wanting at present in any means by which representa tion could be given to tho colonies without a liability of their interfering in local affairs. (3) That the colonios at present do not contribute to tho cost of maintaining the external policy of Great Britain, and that it would be incongruous to give them control over expenditure to the defrayal of which they provide no share. (4) Tho diffi culty of securing representation which would givo satisfaction to the colonies, and of bringing them to an agreement with any system arbitrarily framed." These appear to us to bo_ weighty reasonß against adopting Sir Julius Vogel's plan of ap pointing twenty colonial members of tho House of Commons; but they do not affect the general question of federation. A satis factory scheme of Imperial Federation must, to our mind, embrace the granting of self government to Ireland, Scotland, andevery other division of the Empire ; and tho colo nios .being plaocd in exactly tho same posi tion as the United Kingdom, the objections quoted above would not hold good. Tho only consistent footing upon which the colonies could at present send members to the British House of Commons would be that of deliberative members, without any vote, and we question very much the value and expediency of this, even as a tentative step.

The directors of the Rotorua Railway have been notified by telegram that the Cabinet havo ratified the terms arranged in Auckland by Sir Julius Vogel. Trains are expected to be running to Lichfield within six months.

The prisoner Sheehan, accused of murder, will be brought up again at the Police Court to-morrow, when a further remand till about Tuesday next will be asked for.

Two sugar-laden vessels came into port to-day—the brigantine Lapwing, with 290 tons of refined sugar from Queensland, and the barque Ferdinand, with 900 tons of raw sugar for the Sugar Company. When off Cape Lewin the Ferdinand encountered a heavy gale, during which a portion of her bulwarks were'stove in and washed away,

A memorial to the Commissioners of Customs has been preporod on the Bubject of the new Custom House, suggesting :— (1) That the premium bo altered from £100 to £300 in two prizes of £200 and £100. (2) That prise-money bo not merged into tho commission, but bo a distinct premium for work actually done in preparation of original design. (3) That the euccossful architoct carry out tho work. (4) That a professional export bo appointed to assist in tho selection of tho designs. (5) That the premiums bo paid on condition fair tender bo obtainod, or in caso tonders not called for, to authors' first and second designs. Tho various architects of tho city are sign ing tho momorial, which will shortly bo despatched to Wellington.

Mr Edward Haslam, whoso death is an nounced in our obituary column to-day, was a colonist of forty yoars' standing, having anivod at Wellington in IS-15 as a private in tho 58th Kogimont. Aftor serving in tho chiof battlos of tho nativo campaign in Wellington and Taranaki, ho purchased his dischargo in 1850, marriod, and sottlcd down in Wellington. Ho took nn activo part in tho organisation of tho Oddfellows' Sociotios thoro, and roso to tho rank of District Grand Muster. Three yoars ago, at tho roquost of his brothor, Sorgoant-Major llaslam, tho deceased camo to Auckland to spend his doclining yoars. Ho was a man of Ronial disposition, and his donth will bo mourned by a wido circle of friends. His wifo sur vivos him, but thoro is no family. The funeral, which takos place at 4 p.m to morrow, will ho attended by tho Oddfollowa of this city, in recognition [of tho sorvicos ho has rendered to tho Order.

Detoctive Hughes offocted tho arrest of an oscapod lunatic this morning nndor tho following cirenmatnncea:— Tho lunatic, whoso namo, it subsoquontly transpired, was Michael Fleming, ontorod tho shop of Messrs King and Son, chemists, Queen streot. Mr King, junior, observing that his demeanour was peculiar, nnd that ho woro clothes similar to thoso usually worn by inmates of tho Asylum, procoodod to tho I'olioe Station and communicated by tolc phono with tho Asylum authorities. Thoy stated that thoy did not know if any of their chargos woro mlßsing. Detoctivo Hughes. thon took Fleming into custody, when ho observed tho Asylum brands on his clothing) and also ascertained his name. Fleming was sent back this aftornoon.

Complaints of flagrant annoyanoo by "larrikins" who froquont the City Mnrkot have boon made to tho police authorities by a number of individuals. Tho practico is for tho mischiovous hobbledehoys to concoal themselves in a certain stall, from which they polt respectable passers-by with rotten fruit, stonos, and othor missiles.

As with sovoral othor of tho licensing districts under tho chargo of Mr Soaman, us Returning Officer, tho nomination of tho Arch Hill Committoo this day has aho boon tho occasion for completing tho cloction, iivo gentlemen only, Mossrs C. Bailoy, K. U. Downoy, A. Portsr, .1. Radcliffo, and If. Itowo (tho Committees for last your) boing nominated and doclared olectod.

James Gardinor, fruitoror, Nowmni-kot, has filod hia schedule. Tho total debts aro i"80 10s lid, and tho assots £45 18a. Thero aro no secured creditors.

Things appear to bo in a bad way so fnr as tho Ponsonby Rogatta ie conoofnod. Tho day upon which it has boon previously hold is Easter Monday, and this year it falls upon April 0, about four weoks honco; and yet, so far as wo can ascertain, not tho slightest movemont has boon mado in tho way of making tho necossary preliminary arrangements. Everyone who takes an interest in boat-raoing is anxious that tho regatta should take place, but nobody is inclined to tnko tho initiative Something will, howovor, have to bodono immediately, or olso it is very plain that thero will bo no Ponsonby Rogatta of ISBS.

Komtinyi, the King of Violinists, who is causing such a profound sensation at prosont in Auckland, is announced to appoarat the Public Hall, Cambridge, on Wednosday, March ISth, nndat the Public Hall, Hamil ton, on Thursday, March 19th. Lovors of music at tho Thames will havo a chanco of hoaring the famous " tiddlor" as ho is announced to give a concert at tho Acadomy of Music on Saturday, March 21st, tho por formanco being under tho P|>ocial patromigo and in tho presonao of His Worship tho Mayor, C'olonol Frnsor. Rome'nyi'a stay in onch pltico ia poeitivoly limited to ono night.

I). Makuno, tho local pod, has closed with J. Kaynor's accoptanco of his challongo to a twelve-hours' walking match for £50 a-sido, and a meeting takes place at tho United Sorvico Ilotol to-morruw night at 8 o'clock for tho purposo of arranging tho preliminaries.

Miss Geo was prosontod by tho Borosford stroot Congregational Choir and tho mem bers of tho Ladies' Biblo Class with a valuable tea service, on tho ovo of hor mar riage to Mr C. Bartley, which took place yestorday.

The following are the crows which are to take part in the Ponsonby Rowing Club's trial fives on Saturday next: — 1. N. McLoan, Lipscombe, C. Culpan, F. W. Witt. 2. Webstor, W. Warbrick, Harris, Geo, J. Miller. 3. D. Morpoth, Stanford, W. B. Culpan, Coutts, and Marlow, 4. G. McKay, Goorgo, W. Scott, Fogden, and Bottorill. 5. Edmonds, Carolo, Goudio, Whittakerand Howard. 6. M. McLean, A. Warbrick, Stitchbury, Barton, and Leedham. 7. J. McKay, Watson, Carter, Blooinfiehl, and S. Scott. 8. Smith, Braund, Moore, Arncil, and John Dixon. 9. Currio, James Dixon, Kirby, Campbell, andSloano. 10. Loctham, H. Culpan, Whitesido, Johnson, and Hewin.

Lost evoning tho children of tin) Ponsonby Baptist Sunday-school had their juvenile tea-mooting, which was largely patronised, and thoir wants wero attended to by the lady teachers. After tea an excellent pro gramme wasgono through, including recita tions, music, &c. After Mr Edgar had sung very nicely " Ho Wipes tho Tears from Every Eye," the Kov. Jones presented Miss Mary Bigolow with a nice hand-bag and thimble from the scholars of hor class on the occasion of her departure to hor new homo in Duncdin. Mr Edgar, manager of the Dunedin branch of tho New Zoaland In surance Company, replied in a neat little speech, thanking the donors on behalf of Miss Bigelow. After the distribution of prizos gained for regular attendance, Mr Bigolow (Superintendent) moved a vote of thanks to tho Chairman, and this concluded a most enjoyablo entertainment.

On Tuesday afternoon a lawn tennis match for tho championship was played on Government House lawn, resulting in Mr W. Barton being declared victor. Mr W. Hidings competed very closely for the honour.

Tho New Zoaland University Senate has now closed its session, and the membors are dispersing for their homes.

•, While driving from town to his residenco at Greenlane on Tuesday night Mr W. Percival woe thrown from his buggy through the bolting vi the horses. He was picked up considerably bruised and quito insensible, but has recovered sufficiently to get about town again to-day.

The death of an old Takapuna settler, Mr Bernard Holland, was announced in our issue of yesterday. ' Deceased came to the colony in 1849, and accepted a position under Bishop Selwyn at St. John's College, which he filled till the college was dis banded. For the laßt twenty-eight years he has been living on his farm at Sunny Brae, Lake Takapuna, and has been highly respected throughout the district. Some incidents in his history [are memor able. He was tho eldest son of Mi>- Mai'tin Holland, warrant officor in Her Majesty's navy, who served on board the Victory with Lord Nelson at the Nile, was taken a prisoner of war, and was mourßed as dead for elovon yoarw. Tho subject of this sketch was born after liia return, and was nursed by Jean Armour, tho widow of the Scottish poet Burns. Deceased is sur vived by his wife, by one son. Captain G. B. Holland, by one daughter, Mrs WarmoW, besides five great-giana-childron.

Mr Hudson, manager of the Auckland railways, has provided a new series of attractions for excursionists, by means of which they can turn this glorious weather to the best possible account. On the morning-of St. Patrick's Day, a fast excur sion train leaves Auckland at 8 o'clock, and Newmarket at 8,10, for Te Awamutu, stopping at Mercer, Ngaruawahia, Hamil ton and Ohaupo. Thero are two special attractions in addition to tho pleasuroof an outing in the country, viz., the Horticultural Show at Hamilton, and the Kihikihi races. Besides that, a coaching excursion from Hamilton to Cambridge and back for 5a lias been -arranged for, "the coach to meet the train. Coaches will likewise oon nect with the train at Te Awamutu and convey visitors to the racecourse. Excursionists will be landed in Auok land the same night. For those who desire a longer stay, another con cession is advertised. Saturday return tickets are made available from Saturday next till the Wednesday following to stations all along the line. Besides the Waikato excursion on St. Patrick's Day, trains will run at cheap fares to the Henderson's Mill races. Should the day prove fine, thousands ought to avail them selves of these pleasant outings,

Amongst other attractions arranged for St. Patrick's Day, March 17tb, is a cheap excursion to the Tauranga Regatta. Tho Northern Company announco that return tickets will be issued at single faros by tho s.s. Wellington. Excursionists will leave Queon-stroet Wharf on Monday ovoning, March 10th, at 7 p.m., nnd they may roturn by tho s.s. Wellington on Tuosday evening, or by tho s.s. Glonelg on Wednesday morning.

Tho prisonor Lacy, charged with stealing a diamond ring at Wellington, was a paß senger for tho South to-day per b.b. Waira rapa, in tho custody of Sorgoant Donnelly.

An unusually large number of aquatic contests have boon arrangod for Saturday aftornoon noxt. Thoy include a rogatta at Judge's Bay (for which tho entries aro numerous, and promiso good sport), trial fours by tho North Shoro Rowing Club (in which six crows aro to tako part), and trial fivos by tho Ponsonby Rowing Club, in which ton crows are oxpoctod to row.

Tho following Australian tourists woro booked through to tho Lakes by tho ovor land routo yostorday :—Hon. Lioutonant- Colonol Smith, W. Traill, J. A. Holmor, C. .1. Nuttor, S. T. Groonwoll, J. Morris, U. 1). Reid, D Symo, J. Windoyer, W. Ron ton, J. R. Rail1, F. Ward, G. Brendon, J. O. Brown, nnd 11. Brown,

Tho Wasto Land's Board mot this aftor noon, Mr Tole in tho chair. Mr Mitchell, lossco of land at tho Raglan pilot station, wroto stating that ho was about to build a llax mill on tho rosorvo, and askod that lie should bo permitted to romovo nil build ings tliorofrom at the expiration of his loaso. Permission was granted. It was nercod to disporso of blocks 7 and 10 Wakotu for perpetual leasing. Prices wore fixed at 30s. for one section, and .€1 for each of tho othors, tondors to bo sent in by May 6th. Permission was granted to Mr Piosso of (Jisborno, to prospoct for minorals otlior than gold ovor 0,000 acres in tho Ilikurangi District.

At tho sale of tho wreck of tho Mary Ann Annison last weok, exception was takon by tho auctioneer to tho statomont made by our Kaipara correspondent, that tho wrook had broken up in an ebb tide and been carried to sea, and no trace of her ie mtined, os boing untruo. Mr J. Shoohan, who purchase! tho wrock at tho auction, verifies the statomont, bb on ropairing to tho scone of tho wrock, ho found that nothing romainod whatever. Tho four iron tunkn, on which so much stress had boon laid at tho salo, ho has offered to sell for four drinks, nnd to throw in the anchor chain as disesunt. They aro nowhere to bo soon,

To tho Editor : Sir,—Thanks aro duo to tho City Council for providing tho by-law against tiros iv tho city, and to their ollicors in carrying out tho samo, Ponnalligan's ground adjoins mine, tho furao growing through my fence, and it *vas boing sot firo to by children timo after tiuio. Tho anawor to my lettor to Ponnalligan was its return. The Council then gave him notico to cut it down, stack, and burn, and to glvo duo notico to tho co-terminous neighbours, which ho did not do, but set fire to it stand ing, without notico boing given. What was loft ho cut down and burnt sovon day a after, Tho amount of property at risk would bo something like £'2,000. If Mr Dutton is co soft as to gympathiso with one who has boon so reckless of Ills neighbour's property, he must not blame mo.—Yours, he, Alfred Verkall.

Some destructive individuals havo been making a target of tho windows in tho Ponsonby Rowing Club's boat-shod for stonothrowing on tho beach. Tho conso quonco is that the upper story of tho building was yostorday discovered to bo ucattored ovor with bouldors, whilo not ovon a sign of glass remained where a window onco was. A look-out is boing kept for offenders, and it is to bo hopod they will roccivo thoir duo roward.

An inquest was hold at tho Lunatic Asylum on tho 18th met. on tho remains of v putiont named Robert Ceulson, agod 18 yoars. Tho ovidonco showed that the clccoaKcd was adinitfed to the Asylum on Muy 11th, 1882, suffering from epilepsy and imbceility accompanied by hallucinations of eight and hoaring. Ho remained in about tho same condition until tho morning of the Bth inst., on which dato ho was seized with nn epileptic lit, and expired ihortly after wards. Tho cause of death, afc ascertained by post mortem examination, was congestion of tho brain. Docoancd, who was a boot makor'n apprentice, has sovoral sistors and an aunt residing horo.

A telegram from Wellington states that Mr Kaleliflb (flautist) and Madamo Rita (prima donna) have arrived from Sydney by tho s.f. To Kapo, to commenco a tour through tho colony, starting in tho South.

Mr Shackcll, Roturning Officer for Otahuhu Liconsing District, received at tho Public Hall, Otahuhu, at noon yester day, tho following nominations : —Messrs Luke, Bowdon, Gordon,Shoppord, Absolum, Hutton, and W. R. Wills. ThoVo being moro candidates than commissioners re quired, a poll of ratepayers will bo takon on Wednesday next.

Tho quiutci'ly oiitertainment of tho mem bors and friends of tho Ark of Eden Lodge of Good Templars took place on Tuesday ovoning in tho Eden Hall. It commenced by tho singing ot tho Templars' odo, fol lowed by to Chairman (Bro. J. Jenkins), P.W.G.C.T., who gavo one of his usual pleasing spoochos. Tho following pro gramme was executed : —Mr Yoobery, reci tation, " Modern Logic ; pianoforte solo, Misa Allies; Bro. Machin sang, "If I'm Poor, I'm a Gentleman Still y' Bro. YValker recited, "Tho Spanish Cham pion ;" Mr and Miss Mears porformod a duet on tho piano ; Mr Rowo, song with accompanimont; Bro. McLaughlin gave "Tho Fireman's Wedding," eliciting a hearty encore ; Bro. J. S. Pottor, a Good Templar from England, gave an account of the movement in tho Ola Country. Sister Kavanagh, eong, " Wait till the Clouds Roll By;" Bro. Nicholas recited "Tho Two Boats ;" Bro. Walker, comio address in character j Mr 11. Town send, song, "The Ladies' Holiday;" Bro. Skinner "Licensed to Soil;" Bro. Williams, song, "Tho Sea is England's Glory," Bro.JHall, "The Very Best Thing to Do;" Bro. Holland, an original temper anco song, "Tomporanoo is Spreading Through Now Zealand," loudly applauded ; Bro. Shoppord, " Tho King's Highway;" Bro.Whitton, "Como, all yo Bonnie Lassios," Bro. Wilkes, a sontimental song; Bro. Short, " Tawhiao's Adventures in London;" Mr C. Townsend, Bong, "Farewoll, False Girl;" Bro. Wm. Robertson, a Scotch re citation ; Bro. Selby, "Do Your Beßt for One Anothor." A vote of thanks to tho Chairman and tho frionch who had assisted by songs, &c, and to those who were un avoidably omitted to be called on through the lateness of tho hour, was givon by acclamation. The National Anthem was rendered in a specially hearty and loyal manner, terminating a very pleasant even ing.

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR DOWDEN.

Mr Dowden, auctioneer, was found dead in his chair at three o'clock this afternoon.

FIRE IN INVERCARGILL.

Narrow Escape of a Family,

(by tklhgrami—rums association.)

Invercakoill, this day. At a quarter to throo this morning, a large two-storied boarding-house, owned by Mr D. C. Urquhavt, was found to be on lire. Tho inmates of the building narrowly escaped. They wore—Mrs Morrison and live children, and a man servant named Sparrow, who had to leap from an upper window. Four adjacent buildings wore also destroyed. The insur ances are :—Urqubart :On building, £1,250, insured in the New Zealand for £625, of which £100 is re-insured inuthe Colonial; furniture, £200 in the Victoria. Crawford: Cottage, £75; furniture, £20 in tho Norwich Union. McKay: Building, £200; furniture, £50 in the Hamburg Madgeburg. Bardic: £75 in the Colonial, only pirtly destroyed.

R.M. COURT.-This day.

(Before IT, G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS.—HofIgSOn V. J. MoPherson: Claim, £5, and costs, £X Ha fid. E. Lamb v. 0. Hill: Claim, fid.'and oosta,Js2 la (immediate execution). Close Brothers v. I). Campbell: Claim. £U Is Bd, and costs, £2 la. D. Golrlie v. W. Blucher: Claim, £U 7s Id, and coßts, £3 sa. J. Youug v. B. ißest: Claim, Us Cd, and Icoats, 15s, F. G. Errlngton v. Martha White, K. White, and C. Wood : Claim, £13|1b sd, and.costs. J. P. Saunders v. ViotorLea: Claim, SI 16s, and coats, £1 6s. Brown, Barrett and Co. v. W. Walßeham, £216 a 7d. and costs, 15s. A. Kidd v. C. F. G. Kissiing: Claim. £5, and costs, £1 15a 6d. H. Stevenson y. J. Griffiths: Claim, £6 6s. and costs, 15s. T. Crabbe v. J. Lee: Claim, £t 4a, and costs, 15s. J. Hobba v. H. I'lewellyn: Claim, £8 10a, and ooats, £1 Ua. D. McKende v. J. Browne: Claim. £1816s sd, and costa, £2 (is. J. M White v. H. Robertson: Claim, &i 9s Id. and costs, £1 7s 6d. Union Bank v. M. Robinson : Claim, *16 17s Id. and costs, £2 63. Louisa Coleuian v, T. Rogers: Claim, £5 ss, and coots, 153. C. MoDonnell V.GyMC- Caalln: Claim, £312 a Gd, and cooto, 15b,

RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. The arrangements in connection with the meeting aro very defective. There is no tolograph on the range or nearer than town. At 10 a.m. thoro was no staff officers on tho ground, Thoro is no regularity of firing, and the rogistor-koopors take on any num bers so as not to delay tho firing. Tho main range of 500 yards was idle nil the aftornoon of tho third day. Tho third match is not finishod yet, so that if the firing is not pushed on hotter, it will tako a fortnight to finish, Tho Auckland shots have not dono anything yet, but aro singuino. Thames is showing well to tho front. Lucas, with a brilliant scoro of 93 lor No. 2 match, is very popular, with Rowo socond, 88. Othor prizo-winnors aro: Nowdick, 84—£3; Taylor, 83—£1. Hondorson was counted out with 81. Captain Mahon is very much in request, though ignored hero by tho press, otc., and is of groat assistance as staff-officer. A mooting of tho exocutivo is boing held to-day to discuss matters and bring things to a bottor footing. Tho North Island has so far had a decided ad vantage ovor tho South. Wo have bad two fine days in succession, and thoro aro prospects of a fine weok. There was n strong wind blowing across the Range this morning, therefore the shooting was not xp to the average Tho Auckland Match completed at noon, and tho following is tho prize list: —O'Koy (Now Plymouth), 86-£10; Cato (Napier), 86— £7 ; Pnyntor (Nelson), 85—£6; Churton (Wanganui), 84—£5 ; Jensen (Wanganui), 83—£5; Prowso, jun. (Civilian), 83—£4 ; Ross (Napior), 83—£4 ; Sinclair (Oamaruj, 82—£3; Weir (Thamos), 82—£3; Rabo Wellington), 82—£3 ; Greenfield (Oamaru), 82—£2 ; Hunter (Nelson), 81—£2; Soper (Blenheim), 81—£2 ; Covorly (Dunedin), 81 —£2; Thomas (Thames), 80—£2 ;D. Sin clair (Oamaru), Rod well (Wanganui), Lucas (Thames), Davy (Wellington), Cooper (Auckland), Scott (Wellington), 80 each— £1; Somervillo (Wanganui), Driver (Port Chalmors), Kumnor (Mastorton), Craig (Wanganui), 79 each—£l ; Foster (Wanga nui), Griffiths (Blonheim), Parslow (Auck land), and Wilton (Mastorton), bountod DUt.

The following are tho highost aggregates for the championsMp over 150:—Rifles : Lucas (Thames), 173 ; Churton (Wanganui), 171; Bontloy (Maeterton), 162; Cooper (Auckland), Payntor (Stoke)i and Taylor (Auckland), 159 ; Purnell (Wanganui), 158 ; Harding (Blenheim), Nowdick (Thames), and Okoy (Taranaki), 157; Badyer (Grey mouth), Hutchison (Dunedin), 156 ; Thomas (Thames), 154; Cato (Napier), Howoll (Now Plymouth), Sontag (Otago). 153; Flooter (Wanganui), Giblin (Stoke), Hawko (Thames), 152; Downio (Thames), Mc- Gonaglo (Wanganui), Bodwell (Wan ganui), 150. Carbines: Ross (Napier), Watson (Port Chalme»e), 161; Soott (Wellington), Shorwood (Christchurch), Sorgoant Sinclair (Oamoru), Wratt (Wni mea), 159: Dady (Wellington), 158 ; Rabo (Wellington), 157; Hunter (Nel son), Leovors (Wellington), Woir (Thames), 156 ; Franco and Turner (Wellington), 154 ; McKcnzio (Wellington), 153; Greenfio (Oamaru), and Howe (Wellington), 152; Harris (Wellington) Porcy (Wanganui), 141; Carvor(Nelson), Jack (Dunedin), Loyd (Wangrnui), and Parslow (Auckland), 150.

REPORTED WRECK OF THE SHIP EAST LOTHIAN.

A iioui oightccn months ago tho ship East Lothian visited this port, under charterto the N.Z. Shipping Co., und wont from hero to a foreign port. A lettor received by-Mr Foil, manager of the Auckland Sailors' Rest has rccoived a letter from Hong Kong, in which a sailor oxpressos his thankfulness for not having gono from hero in the East Lothian, which, ho adds, has been wrecked and all hands havo been lost. No further particulars havo yet reached us. Tho East Lothian was a lino iron ship of 1,389 tons rogislor, built at Glasgow in 1576. Sho is ownod by J. Boyd, of Glasgow, and loft this port in chargo of Captain J. Cur™.

OPERA HOUSE.-" Lcs Cloches de Corneville."

"Fatinitza" was porformed by Pollard's Juvonilo Opora Troupo last night for tho last timo, and this evening Planquot to's highly pictureequo and tunefully sparkling littlo opera, " The Chimes of Normandy," will be staged. Pollard's juveniles woro alwaya Tory successful in their inter pretation, and einco they woro last hore the production has been considerably elabor ated. Tho leading roles havo been allotted as follow:—Honri, Marquis do Cornevillo, Misß Ruth Wallace; Jean Grenichoux, Miss Flo de Lorme; the Bailie of Corne villo, Miss Amy Brooks; Gobo, Miss Lizzie Donnolly j Gospard, Manter F. Ferguson ; Gormaino, Miss Bella Stewart; and Sar polotte, Miss May Pollard (her old part).

SUPREME COURT-This Day.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

(Btifore His Honor Mr Jnatlco Gillies.)

Iw ke JosKrn Inolib.—Application for order of discharge.—Mr Dufaur asked that the ease be allowed to stand OTer for a week.—Tho bank rupt was at present in tho bush, whore he was working. Ho had written to him, but had not rccolved an answer.—His Honor said ho would not inßiat upon tho appearance of the bankrupt in cases where thera waa no opposition.— Mr Cave olt'orcd no opposition.—His Honor said ho would def or granting; the order applied for until the bankrupt guaranteed the coat of Ihoso proceeding", £0 in all. In kb James Wkstmohb Smith.—Applica tion for order of discharge.—Mr Dufaur ap peared for thodobtor.—Hi» Honor said a similar order would be uiado in this caso.—Mr Dufaur naked If'thoro was no means of ascertaining how these coßts wero arrived at.—His Honor replied that the Official Assignee would doubt less satisfy him on that point. If not, an application might be made In Chambers. IN rk Isaac Broad.—Application for order of discharge.-Mr Buddie appearod for the bankrupt—Thero was no opposition, and tho debtor was discharged.

In rk John Hilt,.—Application for ordor of diaohargo.—Mr Griffiths appearod for bankrupt, and Bald ho was not aware of any opposition.— MrCavosaid tho report was not unfavourable. Tho only question was whothor an order for pnymont of costs should not bo mado in this O&3O also, as thoro were no assots.—The debtor wns discharged. aIN KE FjiKDBRICK THOMAB|HAYLE.—Thoro was no appearance, and tho caso was adjourned till the 19th.

In. iib William Fbkdkrick Hull.—Mr Hoakoth said ho appeared on behalf of two Knitllsh flrniß. and intended to examine tho debtor.—Mr'Hnll, however, did not expect to be examined, and his counsel was not present. Hs desired information respecting proof of debt, and therefore askod that tho case bo allowed to stand over till next woek.—Agrocd to. In re Henry Kdwin Wkbb,—No appearance and caso adjourned for a weok. In re John Charles Wood.—Application for examination.—Mr Grlbbln appeared for bank rupt.—The Oftlciul Assignee's report was road, and there being no application to examine tho bankruptcy was ordered to bo closed. Inrk John Cosgravk.—Application for ex amination.—Mr Cave said it had been arranged that ihis cuse should stand over till next week.

In bk William Sydnky Faoan.—Application for examination. The Official Assignee's report waa read. Mr Griffith, who appeared for tho debtor, said ha knew of no opposition, and tho Official Assignee offered none. The bankruptcy wag thoroforo cloaed. In be Frederick Hakdinge.—Report road, and thore being no opposition, tho bankruptcy In re Walter Nairn.—Mr Keetley for plaintiff,—Tho procedure was Blmilar in this case. It appeared from tba Assignee's report, that after being out of work some time, Nairn went up country in search of employment. Returning with £6 in his pocket, a friend ad vised him to get married, and lent him money with whioh to buy tho furniture He therefore followed the advice. In he William, Lainc?.—Mr W. Uignnn appeared for the bankrupt. The usual order was made. In re Kdwaud Bbown RbVnoldb.-Mi- ffi. Hosketh, for thedebtor.said be had received inti mation from the Ofßoial Assignee that ho could not consont to the bankruptcy being cloßed, although he would not oppose the passing of tho examination. The report was received and the examination passed. Bankruptcies Clobeo.—ln the following other cftaoß tho examinations wero passed and bankruptciea dosed:—Frederick Rogers, Moea do Jongh, Joseph Haslett Flatt, Charles Perm, Frank WalpoleKvans, Edward Swnnaton Hill, Charlra Barratt Gentil, Thomas McEwin, Hugh Keir, John Keir, James Kdwin Halliday, Joseph Colicoat, Albert Walker. William Plumeridge, Joseph Ellis, Gavin Weir.

TABLE TALK.

This Governor visits Auckland next month. "Lo9 Cloches de Cornville" in the Opera House. Sir Julius Vogel is to be banquetted at Chriatchurch tonight. New Zealand has the most liberal patent laws in the world. During the last 25 years, Russia has annexed three millions of square miles in Asia, New York is much more densely populated than London. The manganese industry in New Zealand will probably be briskly resumed. Sir Julius Vogel's cable news from Eng land makes him conclude that war between England and Russia is improbable. A boy named Billows was run over in the street and killed on Tuesday at Welling ton- - ,

CABLEGRAMS.

(by caulk—oopymo iit. )

Tho Bank Rate of Interest.

London, March 11.—It is improbable that any reduction in the present bank rate will now tako placo, Colonial Troops for England's Wars. Tho "Times" trusts that tho loyal en thusiasm displayed by the colonies in rogard to assistance for tho Soudan will induce an adhesion to tho further offers made, in caso of their boing roquired for othor foreign service. Tho Colonial Exhibition, It has boon suggostcd that Sir Saul Samuol, Agent-Gonoral for Now South Wales, should bo appointed as joint r:om missionor for that colony at tho forth coming Colonial Exhibition. Tho press generally aro unanimous as to tho popularity of tho appointmont of Lord Carrington as Govornor of Now South Wales. «. Tho Crops In Victoria. Meluouune,. this day.—Official statistics publiehod give tho total yield of wheat in Victoria last season as 10,300,000 bushels, or an average of 949 por acre, Tho yiold of oats and potatoos shows a docreaso as comparod with last year. Australian Dofoncoa. Mr Sargood, Dofenco Minister, has approved of a proposal to invito Royal Navy officials to offer for service in connec tion with local deienco. Considerable anxiety is expressed Jhero regarding tho unprotected state of Albany, Wost Australia, Tho Federation Enabling Bill, Despatches from Victoria, South Aus tralia, Quconsland, and Tasmania on tho subject of federation have beon forwarded to London. Now South Wales has not yet replied, and it is understood hero that tho Now Zealand Government gonorally objects to Lord Dorby's amendments to tho draft bill.

DEFENCE OF AUCKLAND.

Action by the Chamber of Commerce.

At! a mooting of the Chamber of Commerce Exocutivo Committee to-day, a resolution was carried urging the Government to tako immediate action for the defence of Auck land. Tho resolution will come up for ratification at a mooting of tho Chamber tomorrow.

TELEGRAMS.

Cambridois, this day.—At a mooting of tho Piako County Council yesterday even ing, a large quantity of general business was disposod of. Information was received to tho effect that Government is about to procoed with tho widening of tho Te Aroha- Katikati track so as to make it available lor coach traffic. A grant of £600 was made last session for this work. Te Aroha Vigilanco Committee wrotq stating that a deputation would visit tho Council's offices shortly to examine tho vouchers' accounts, and all documonts relating to the construc tion of the tramway. On the suggestion of Mr J. C. Firth, it was agreed to ask the Government "to instituto an inquiry by way of satisfying theso so-called vigilants." Tho Shortland Saw mill Company wrote, stating that they in tonded proceeding against tho Council for £60, the amount of their account. The Council said they had passed accounts for payment, but had no money; thoy would pay whon in funds. It is tho intention of the Council to hold tho noxt meotinj^ at To Arohn, aa pooplo thoro aro vory mixioui to bring certain matters boloro them.

Rcsidonts horo aro much pleased to learn that tho AVaikato Timber Company nro about to orect their sawmill hero. Tho Town Board has offered a silo on tho fore shore of tho Wnikato River at tho nominal rental of ono shilling a year.

Town Board has received intimation from tho Public Works Departmont to tho offoct that tenders will bo called fur immediately for tho complotion of Victoria Road.

A Successful Excursion.

Tijiaku, this day.—2,500 souls left Timaru on the Christchurch and Lyttelton excursion to-day. It is a clow holiday in town.

Fatal Street Accident.

Dunedin, this day.—Timothy Creed, a carter, was killed in Jotty-street this morn ing. His horse bolted, causing him to fall off, the near wheel of the dray passing over his neck. He died a few minutos after wards. He was 44 yoars of age, and loaves a wife and four children.

Dunedi.v, this day.—Two promoters of half-crown " swoops " at tho raco meeting wero lined in a nominal penalty to-day, the Magistrate agreeing with the polico that it was impossible to suppress this form ol gambling. Thomas Carr, for playing "under and ovor," was lined 60s and costs.

Thomas Gossman's house in Forth-street, was burned down this morning. Tho furni turo was insured in tho South British Office for £50.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs James Babor and 1). G. MacSonnoll, Justices.)

Drunk.—Four persons woro punished lor this offence—Drunk and disorderly: John Mathlson, 20s and coats, or Bqvcn days' imprisonment.

Assault.—Wro. Crcishton wns charged with striking Win. Grant Stuwart ontho 11th inst— Complainant said he hnd only boon four days in Auckland. Prisoner said ho was thirsty, and ho save him what ho wantod. Prisoner invited Kirn to his house in Abercromble-streot. He was then drunk. Was ill treated, and knocked downstair?. Could not swear to tho woman, nor could ho say what monoy ho gave her. Ho was not clear as to what .occurred. Loat £1 15s when he went into tho house. His pookote woro empty whon hi) camo out— Constablo Christio deposed that ho heard a row, and Raw Croighton kicked out of tho brothel. Crcighton wns behind him, but ho did not boo any blow Btruok.—Tho tionoh considered tho evldcnco inflvfllciont lor a con viction. — Prisoner was thon chargod with having no visiblo means.-Constablo Christio deposed to Booing prisoner and the woman about tho streets at all hours of tho night, and luring men into his house, he believed, for immoral purposes.—Constable Hanson deposed to seeing tho woman continually standing by tho Claren don Hotel, and accosting men on leaving the hotel, while prisoner watched in tho ehado and followed mon to tho houso.—Dotectivo Hughos said the woman was a common prostitute, and tho man livod upon the proooods. Ho never did any work.— Alieo Lamb doposed that she lived in tho same house; that Mm Croighton sent her for beor on that day. Sho ofton had men with her while prisoner stayed in tho kitchen.—Thomas Lamb, occupier of tho house, epoko in prisoner's bohalf. Had never seen any improprieties.-Mrs Lamb said Creighton and his wifo were carrying on to an alarming oxtont in hor absence, and before her littlo girl.—Threo months' imprisonment with hard labour.—Fanny Crsighton, wife of prisoner, charged with drunkonnoss. was dis missed.

Tiikbatenino A (Waiter. — David Horuo was ohareied with using threatening language towards Henry Wallace Crook on the 9th inst. —Mr Nnpier, in defence), pleaded not guilty.— Complainant said he was lessen of the billiard room, Queen's Hotel, Kyber Pass. Prisoner oame in and wasted to play, but he objected, as he had been done botore. Defendant then abused him, and threatened bodily harm.— Cross oxamined by Mr Napior: Ho stood boforo him with clenched fist and ferocious look.— Jamos Hawkins, lessoo of the hotel, deposed to fupplying defendant and threo othera with liquor. They wanted tho use of the billiard room. He referred them to Mr Crook. They wore refused. Heard violent language anil threats that Crook ought to be shot.—MrNapier oubmitted that the charge uiußt bo dlsuiUßod.— Tho Hcnch diomisood Ul9 case; each party to bear his own coblp.

Pulling His NO3F. -Harry Whlteßido was charged with assaulting tho same complainant by violently pulling his nose.—Mr Napier ploiidcd not Ruilty.-Honry W. Crook depoaed to the as.ault; his nose was Btill ooro. He refused tho prisoners, and aftor kicking up a row. the four went to the Edinburgh Castle, and cheated tho billiard marker.—The Bench objected tn going into another matter. To Mr Napier: He squee3cdhis nose wich his thumb and finger in a savage manner, like that (com plainant illufltrated the experiment) his nose was red for three days.-Mr Hawkins Bent for Constable Dews. Did not eond for a medical man. Saw WMte3lde deliberately pull Crook's noßo.—Tho defence was a complete denial, missed with a cantion.-Wm. Vince, carpontor, and David Gordon, shoemaker, having given evidence the case was dismissed. Assault on Mb Dowee.-James Smith was oharged under' the Police Offence Act with having no vialblo means; also, with violently assaulting George Patrick Dower on board the Annie Eliza boat, on the 3rd inst.—Sergeant Prattcondnoted the prosecution.—J. H, R. bond nausesurgeon at thchospiial, deposed toiniuries GeorgePati ick Dower, master mariner, deposed that he was in charge of the Annie Kliza on the 3rd mat. she was lying half way between tosjtolway and Qneen-street Wnßrf- He re tired to the star-bo-rd side of the cabin; he was disturbed by a hand grouping about his bed looked up andeaw the figure of a man, he askod who was there, he jumped out of bed ?hf 3 e n on seck'u5 eck 'u was confronted by the prisoner who had a Ion? broom in his hana. The broom belonged to the vesseL He picked up a piece of wood and chased the prisoner. Struck him. Prisoner commenced to blackguard him; threatening to knock his brains out While standing on the cabin steps prisoner struck lum on tho head and knocked him down below. The blows from the broom ShLST™ 8^ affeot|<l his eyesight, and de prived him on one side of the sense of hearing Was conveyed to the Hospital. Prisoner was a ntrangci' to hhu.-Tw. m-n. Maodonald and Knox, who witaeaced thu.ua anlt, corroborated.

CHARGE OF SUNDAY TRADING IN ONEHUNGA.

A Missing Roll of Notos.

Ik tho Polico Court, Onohunga, on Wed nesday, before Captain Jackson, R.M., Colonel Dawson, and Mr A. J, Dickey, J.P.s, John Angelo, liconsco of tho Royal Hotel, Onohunga, was charged with a broach cf tho Liconaing Act by supplying liquor to Thos. Collings and Moses Kelsall on Sunduy, tho 22nd February last. Mr Napier appeared for dofendant, and did not admit tho charge—Thomas Collings, store keepor, boing examined, Eaid ho had little or no recollection of what occurred on tho Sunday evening. His head was not well on that date. Had gono to the hotel on that ovoning for somo refreshment?, which ho obtainod ; could not say what ho obtained, but it was not boor.--Moses Keleall and Henry Charman were thoro also Mr and Mrs Angelo were present. Recollocted taking out a roll of bank notes from his trousers pocket; from which he took a ono pound note to pay for somo refreshments, but was not sure that it was changed. There woro between £60 and £70 in tho roll of notes he took out of his pocket on tho occasion. Missed tho roll of notes when he got to his house on the opposite side of the street, and had not ginco rocoverod them. There was an elastic band around the notes. Sent for tho police and reported the loss of the money on the following morning. Mr Angelo would not give witness any liquor to take home with him, but refused to do so ; said ko would send him something. Mosoa Kelsall brought him a bottle on that night, a bottle of schnapps, but it was bad, and tasted like kerosene. Gave Kelsall money to pay for it.—Moses Kelsall deposed to boing in Angelo's along with last witness and Charman on tho Sunday evening about eight o'clock. Saw no drink supplied at. all, and partook of none himself., Collings was not sober. Obtained from Mr Angelo a small bottle of schnapps, which ho took across to Mr Collings in his own hduse. Collings gave witness 10s to pay for tho drink, but the landlord would not tako any monoy.—Honry Charman deposed to being in the hotel on the Sunday ovening with the othor witnesses, but caw no liquor supplied to anyone. — John Angelo boinpr examined by Mr Napier, admitted sending Mr Collings, who was not well, a small quantity of schnapps in a bottle with Keleall. He put some water into the schnapps, and made no charge for the liquor.—Mr Napier addressed the Bench at considerable length. - The Magistrates, after consulting, dismissed the charge. Bekacu of Police Offences Act.—John and Elizabeth Cobb were charged with making use of obscone languago in their own house, within tho hearing of persons in Solwyn-street.—Mr Napier appeared for the defence. The charge being proved, on the testimony of Constable Haslett, Mrs Galway, and Mr Votes, the accused were sentenced to fourteen daya' imprisonment.

MR THOMAS SPURGEON'S LECTURE.

The Wellosley-streot Baptist Church was crowded last evening by tha frionds of Mr Thomas Spurgeon for tho purpose of hear ing his account of his voyage to England, and hia experience, in the land of his fathers. Tho discourse was chatty, free, and discursive, characterised by the proacher's liveliness and humour. Mr Spurgeon depicted tbo incidents of tho voyago homo, his reception at his father's Metropolitan Tabernacle, at Nowington Butts, and his visit to his brother's church at Greenwich, where he was enthusiastically received. In bonnie Scotland, tho land of poota and preachers, he was treated liko a princo, and tho Scottish people con tributed liberally to the Tabernacle JFund, and throw opoa tlieir churches to him, no doubt in honour of his father, who had taugh* the doctrino vory near to tho heart of Presbyterianism. In the English counties and towns ho wns everywhere received in tho came hearty manner, and in tho growing town of Oroydon (Surrey), ho gavo a lecture on "Brighter Britain," which yielded ono hundred guineas. Hav ing given an account of his travola, reminiscences, and welcomes, he said that his lecturing tour in England would not cost tho Wollesley ■ streot Church ono farthing; tho sale of his photographs, for which there was a large demand, had covered all his expenses and left a credit balance of £20 in favour of tho Tabernacle Building Fund. Mr Spurgeon then referred to financial matters in connection with the Auckland Tabernacle. He said that, not withstanding all their laudable efforts and successes, £1,000 was still wanting in order to open the new Tabernacle free of debt, and they had only six weeks in which to raise that amount of money. Ho had brought from Home a quantity of goods, some of them workod by his mother. Mrs Rico had also sent various gifts. Tho ladies of Auckland had also done their part in preparing useful and fancy goods. These would be disposed of by sale. He intended to give his lecture on "Brighter Britain" in the Theatre Royal on tho ovening of Thursday, tho 19th inst., and these various efforts, he thought, would bring in the re quired sums. Whon at Home ho was ofton agreeably surprised by a person running against him and slipping a sovereign into his hand. It was startling and sensational at first, but he got used to it. Ho antici pated similar surprises in the streets or Auckland during the month. He was quite prepared for it. (Laughter.) The discourse throughout was entertain ing, and thoroughly relished by the audi ence. At the conclusion, Mr Gaze moved and Mr Kelssy seconded, hearty votes of thanks from the church and congregation to tho Roy. Thomas Spurgeon for his exer tions on their behalf j also to the Rev. Charles Haddon Spurgeon and friends in the mother country who had assisted towards the creation of the Tabernacle in this city. The motion was carried by acclamation. Mr Spurgeon, in reply, said a copy of the resolutions would be sent Homo for insertion in his father's publica tion, " Tho Sword and Trowel." The pro coedings closed with the Dojcology and Benediction.

SPORTING NEWS.

Irishwoman was scratched this morning for the Hendorson's Mill Cup,

The Press Association telegraphs from Christchurch that tho Hon W. Robinson's horses, Vanguard, Liverpool, and Oudeis, were scratched for the Great Autumn Handicap at 11 o'clock this morning Nominations for the Onohunga Racing Club Handicap, Hurdles, and Railway Handicap close to-morrow (Friday) night at eight o'clock. General entries and accept ances are also due for the Henderson Mill meeting.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. Electric Lighting of Battery.—The BruehElootric Lighting appliances intended for the illumination of Bull's battery has arrived, and is being fitted up for use. There are ton lamps of twenty candle power, and a small polton whoel.will work tho dynamo.

Dehp Level Cross.—Communication has been established between (he workings from tho Saxon end, and the manager will now proceed with the prospecting work on the leader.

Qoken of Beauts-.—The intersection of a gold-bearing loader in the north west cross cut at No. 11 level has created a good im pression, and the prospects are considered extremely hopeful. Cambria.—Eighty loads of quartz re duced during the past week have yielded 2690zs of amalgam. An additional force of 10 stampers at the Imperial battery has been engaged.

BARQUE SIGNALLED

Waiwera, this afternoon. Tiik following telegram was received :— Barque passing Tiri, inwards, flying yellow flag at main. Name unobtain able.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

FIGHTING IMMIKEn,,,^ Russian Advance Contin 11C(1 Afshans Ordered to fitei!l LONDOK, H w .. ..■ Parleying is still proceeding betwee land and Russia on the Afghan but, so far as is known, no pro^*"1"1 boon made towards an amicable Si|f The "Times" to-day states th»t» llsion is imminent — a f^ J^"f' advanco having "taken place to^ Herat, and that Sir Peter Lum^ tho British Commissioner ha qucntly boon directed by the Go "^ to organise defensive measurestaUP^ sued by the Afghans against thnir-W;1 advance. The "Time?" ttate. f>[ that tho British troops from IndiSl^ boon ordorod to occupy the Robat P ' *'i tho Hindu Kueh, between Herat »^> frontier, and steps are bein* *.li>S'S fortify Herat. * ta«» .1«

CORRESPONDENCE.

Dr. TennenWndth.omoe.i',

(To the Editor.) ■ ||| Sic,—Reference was made ma rwatliil of your paper to the fact that my n 3P been removed from the Coroner9'K» the colony. To my mind, a gr 06 , jS| towards mo has been perpetrated M£F act, and I v?ould esteem it a faW'fffll' would permit me a few words of iuni^ tion. A resolution waa passed at 'iJ&ffi£ sions of Parliament affirming t&e'uMSKP bility of medical practitioners ho3i§ offices of coroners. Acting Upbnv*B» prossion of opinion, the GrovernmeAtMM* upon the existing medical corsijip resign. Dri Fhilson and thyself i&flif -^ same answer—that we were noi'ffilp practice, and indeed I may add UgHUS abandoned a largo portion of my «£?'. tice, including the midwifery 'bnuHffi my profession. Answers similar Jijlili from Auckland were also; I a%-MgSßi sent in by Southern coroners, and iSMf? mark tha result. An exception wmWil to prove tho rule. My name waVlffifgl one in the whole colony struck off tnSraß: the principle was a good One/ivliy«a| made to apply only to me, and wfelra not all treated alike? I have no widwljh to impute motives, but I crave yoa?B; mission to relate some facts whij&j^^ mind, offer the only osplanaUtewßi mystery. Your readers will remei^»iE| Good ward rape case, which eßritiSiip strong feeling about a year ago. Mi|ft.: the present Minister of JueSci'dfflE the prisoner when he was on hia (ftf. and it was my evidence ■ Mffiif which convicted him. Wbon Iwm j£ my evidence in tho Supreme Coar^JfiW displayed strong feeling and \ani» , towards me, and was repeatedly, rebilji by His Honor the Judge. TnUffli»i§ between MrToloand myself wa^SHl no fault of mine, carried into oar"priuti■■ life, but I had always looked upon STtTii as a gentleman possessing,■mJSmS amount of honour—consequently IrjJSi anticipated that he would take admit™ = of the seat in the Cabinet to wWffHt been appointed to effect his twqjW Doubt as I may, the conviction isMraffiji less forced upon me that such is realiy'Ut case, and that Mr Tole has cheritbt&i animus until he has attained^ (fJH| from which lie might Btrike3^R danger to- himpolf. Noble and booiHl man ! He hats had his revenge, bajlfi sacritico of honour and principlo i&fK] most dospicablo wretch in c^tjoH|j| hardly care to resort to. It is Araßl has taken from me an office of emefifif for such it never was. The feoa *Mffl hundredth part of the income vbk£|ni| tarily gave up in order that^dra^H duct the coronersliip. Bat what,Jr|S|Sj| Mr Tole's purpose is that a s!vr'ijnii| cast upon my namo in the lines oftoh|sj| which appears in tho telegraphic'^H of every newspaper in the colony-'* 1 Tonnont'a namo has been rojrajftßj tho roll of coroners." No, (ipciss is given, and wore it not for !i> ai I merit of mine, many migittgHr j that a reflection upon my tia pt I reputation was involved in fcfle jaacra I referred to. Such, of COW|HH | case. My undo was a Governor iw-i I Her Majesty's colonial doporids&BjJ baronet, and ho served his SawsTrci'-. I fidelity, and I will carry to mySß!|&y long distance) my crippled irmMSa^j honourable scara received in Q@H9 service during the campaigßia|ffl I China, and tho Indian SfutiiwH| I resided in New Zealand tenywflji I defy any person to acctoHJß being guilty of one dishonouwils,lW"j or having over disgracedSßfflH j of Tennent. Theso facts'.gSß with confidence before the public, M^h them to discern whether or no|'jMH | unjustly troated. I would eon)njffljj|| Honorable Joseph Augußtni"'iVi'ii I the kindly consideration of tkeJnMBJB able section of the Eden: clegtW||B j may well feel proud of their Tho accusation which I ban^ufl serious one, but that tha Hw°!ra| Joseph is quite capable of MchjfflMHH proved by his contemptible-jmlM of gross bad feeling :icj»wj * I unsuccessful opponent at JfslH general olection. A man who «."- '■ 11 guilty of such cowardly h«4 i^^m1! I it mildly—on such an occasion.jfOW' 1 shrink from gratifying his petty jg? j and vengeance when the occaßiW^Mljl Contempt is far too feeble a ■wSffl! expression to my feelings re«{Wg^ | conduct of the Honorable Josopb,—t^ I obedient servant, - ■•'SsiH I C. Bmkbs6jj : T|!PM 1 Auckland, March 12th, 1885. , 1 [We think I»r. Tennent bMac&j|li| application of the ParhMienfamjilli| to his own case in a needlesMyjHaß 1 way. A vei y strong opinion was ap^ 1 in the House of Kepresint»tW!Bfi 1 medical ceroners give too miibh PWga.l to tlieir own professional ideaa,-ai»tt*n^H ?rono to shield their brethren .fro*i|ii 'ho adoption of the resolu. tio?B§|ji intended as a prelude to the suM(»jg|M legal for medical coroners.' ■ ~sl|JihßH ment wore bound to give effectto twgg| lution or expose themselves to the MS|J of Parliament. All medicalcoropOTWjM peremptory notices, and. aP^^j|pßl South, like Dr. Tennont, are still, at war with the Cabir • - I subject. That someexception* ■■<»«J have been made for very toDg*™g!BM Bervice, such as Dr. Phil6o" rf£g3mm conveys no reflection upon ™6t'rSSS'J of a comparatively recent ?Pffliw| We cannot believe that the reason M«gs>l by Dr. ■ Tennent for suspeounjUreSpj malice can possibly have weignMWsj|l Minister of Justice. The ; motlOT| absurdly trivial, particularlyasiggSSl appear that Mr Tole had■ ttJs|£|j interesfother than an counMVff|flH I the case".—Bd. B.S.] *\\ j

UNKNOWN

A large audience and warmth of appreciation m^r/~%%M cert given last night in the The«CT|J Rem^nyi's contributions yert-'jJfflJH appassionato by Mendelssohn, TO^fi most exquisitely rendered, valso, the violiuiste's ««i'l March," and his solo, ', %oa*m Paganini." The march, whicb »^ for the first time, is a bold Wig ing composition with As encore pieces tho V™sr^JS% plomented by Handers ' H^ffl and Paganini's Etude, No. 17. ?' stone performed a Polish WS wonka.atranscriptionofßoceherwijg and Liszts Khapsodie, NoJB., "JfifH sang the cavatina from f^^SfflPl "Roberto ! Oh, tv che Adoro, f^M " Because of Thee" as welUs^^g song, "Two is Company, TWe^^SH which was given in obedience m^m Mr Himmer rendered a song "^« stone, entitled, "Had I But«g "She Wore a Wreath. of *f&M was encored, and he "DasWandern." TheperforntanWOT by Verdi closed the conpe &:%s&& attractive programme to **fcJjl presentation to-night. It *slfi| violinist's part "Seen* g»2OT[ concerto), Spolir; "Tho ™*^W Saul "(Handel); "The A«Bt«&i| March," " The Liberty Hym°;si^B Marseillaise." To-morrow6«oUWS^H sonata in B flat for piano ft°d *Xbif 1 executed by Miss Greenwood^ 0 |

A number of the Eechabites will proceed k>J%fiJ&M evening to hold a public «**"MH| sidcr the advisability <°P£a>iHß that district. We ™«^fflM attention to the fact that ] ""Mgß corner of Karangahapo Bpad %Js*M street'at 6.45, and not b." ■- ' 9

THE AUCKLAND EVEiNiJSU STAK ftfURSUAV MARCH 12, 1885,



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THB NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 153 AND 160, QUEEN-STREET, DISPLAY THE LARGEST AND BEST - ASSORTED STOCK OP MEN'S, YOUTHS', and BOYS' CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AMD OUTFITTING IN THE CITY, THE CELEBRATED MOSGIEIj TWEEDS, RIOSUIEL TWEEDS, Which they woro tho first to introdueo in Mado up Clothing, has bcoorao FAMOUS AS BEING THK MOST DURABLE AND WEAR-RESISTING OF ALL WOOLLEN FABRICS. THK DEMAND FOR THESE GOODS Continues to show a Largo Yearly Inoroas*, PROVING THAT IMPORTED CLOTHING IS ALMOST ENTIRELY SUPERSEDED BY TUB SUPERIOR COLONIAL PRODUCTION. itKEAT CLEARING SALE !!! PREVIOUS TO REMOVING TO NEW PREMISES. MILNE & CHOYCE Rospootfully beg to announce that in ordor to outer upon their Now Premises (now ap proaching completion) with an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, They have decided to offer THE WHOLE OF THEIR PRESENT" WELL-KNOWN VALUABLE STOCK AT SUCH A REDUCTION IN PRICH AS WILL ENSURE A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. EVERY ARTICLE IS TO BE SOLD The Goods are being so rapidly Cleared Out that our Friends and tho Public aro requested to CALL AT ONCE, to ensure getting some of tub bargains. PREMISES CLOSE ON SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 9 p.m. MILNE & CHOICE, WKLLffiSLEY-STRKET. THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY ton RHEUMATISM and GOUT.-The CimicifuoaCActea Racemosa)or Black SNAKE ROOT has been loho celebrated IS A RHEUMATISM REMEDY. THIS PREPARATION 18 THE MOST CERTAIN IN ITS EFFECTS, AND RARELY FAILS TO AFFORD RELIEF OR EFFECT A CURE. sa. PER SOTTLE, AT IkVCYAH'S, THE PttMMNM," O?TOS\U BMIK Of H.I, WIU.H ST



Tho E.i. PengHin arrived from tho South early this morning, and loft again in the afternoon with pass»ngers bound for London by the Kinrataki. The regular trader Gisborne is announced to leave for Jfast Coast ports on or about Saturday next. * Sowing Machines.—D. S. Chambers. 20, Queen-street,—[Ajdvt.] Lovely CLijtES.-Therc arc lovely climes and places in which the evening zephyrs are loaded with malaria and the poison of fever and Dwdemics. To dwell there in health is impos slble, without a supply of Hop Bitterakthanl. These Bitters impart an equalising strength, to the syrtem, and pievSt fro acoumutaflon 0? deadly spores or contagion. Be swe god sea.