COMING EVENTS.

nicotines, &c. To-night.

Abbott's Opora Houie-Greonwoad Concert, 8. City Kail—Conosrt and BjII, 8. Drill-shed—Auckland end Devonport Navals,

Wattio's Hotel. Kpom—AH. Diftgooos, 6.30. Religious Meatlng in the Tntua Surrey Hills K« i'.'.k, Poaainby Hoad, i 30.

Rota of Justices at Police Court.

March 5-F. G. Kwington and F. D. Fenton.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

A Bucblund. M^ngcro-lloraea, Oattto. Farm Utensils, etc., 12.

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

gAirS WILL CLOSE A3 UNT>E« :— This Daz. For Whttiangi, Gam Town, Upper Mill, and Tairua, per lona. at 5 p.m. For Tauranga and OpotiM, per Clansman, at F'or'wiinKarel Heads. Parna, Waitra. Wh*n gaxei, Kamo, and Idangapai, par Wellirgton, Saturday. sth Inst. For Katikati, Aongatero, Tanrang», Opotkl. etc.. via Thames, per Rotomahan'v, at 7.30 a.m. For Thames. Per Rotornahana, at S a n [i"or Waiwer*. Tc Kapa and Warfcworth, per Roao Casey, nt 10 a.m. . For Nt folk Island, and A itutaki, por Floetwing, atlOa.ir., , ~ For oumHv lalsnd nr.d Harotocga, pec Julia Vryco at iom. „ For Taranaki and Southern Porte, per Ha wen, at 5 pm. MotTDAT, 7th inst. For PutUrt and Coromandel, per Coromandol Bsl!.3oam.| TnunsDAY, lOtli iaat. Far London. United Kingdom, Continent of Kurop1;. &~., via Hiodc Janeiro und Plymouth (nor Kuapohu). Nt IS 30 pm. For Continent of KiiDpj. Nt noan. Ucncy ordoro, registered lettan and news jsnnrs. at 11 a m. L«o letter fit I p.m. United Kir^dom mail will Bo due a! PljmDU'b. 2Ut Ao.ii. (3(Knod) S. B. EISS, Chief Poatmaator,

oficf Pcst-ofUce. At> inland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Hpnset.—This ey'eninsr. 6 31. Hl7NßlßK.—Tomorrow morninj?. f152. Moons ask -Full mco j, lJih, 5.13 a-m,

HIGH WATER.

Al'Ckian-d- Tnts aftorcoon, 15; tomorrow tv ;rnln(r. 1.41.

l/lusukiv HK.lD3—This afternoon, 3 15 ; to morrow rooming, 3 ril. Ki::'aha IfEADa — This afternoon 115; to morrow morning, 1.51.

ARRIVALS.

LAST KVKNINS.

WellinK'on, s 0., Stephonson, from Whangaroi TO DAT. Ohau. s s., Bernech from South Clansman, s.s., Farquhar, from Russell lona, 5.3., Amodeo, trom Barrier Olcnelg. 5.9., Norbury, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

Douglas, 6.5., Au=t!n, for Opofiki D-slla ltooth, a.s., for Glsborno TO DAT, Olian, 8 3.. 80.-nech, forGroymoulh

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Kotomahana, from Thnmes, Saturday, I p.m. Kntorprise, from Thames. Bunday, 6 a.m. CMomandcl. rrom Coroinandol. Siturtar, 5 p.m. lonn, from Mercury Bay, Saturday night \yollington, fioai vvhaaKarei, Monday night Clansman, rr..m Tauranga, Sunday, early Kaapohu, from London, via South. Suniay Marlposa, from San Francisco, duo March 10 Ohau from South, duo

IMPORTS.

Per Ohau-80 bales wool and 120 tors general cargo.

Por Wairarapa — 1.0181b? tipioci, 1!) cases CocK brand toa-W. S. V;hi:loy.

INWAHU3 Coastwise. — Sla'nuranKl. from Trypheno. with 2j tona firewood ; Ida, from Mahuranßl, with G-> icna wood.

Uvtwauds Coastwise —Ida, for Mahuran^i. in 1u!1. t .-t.

Tho barque William Phillips entoreil out wards to day for Now York.

Captain Scott, of the schooner Mirincr. has btwn appoiuted mss trot the schooner F.eet wiott. now loading tot Island.

Kifch'y bah'H c.t v.ool wore received par B fl. Ohau from tho Scuh lo Any, for transahipmßut to Locdoa by the Lpjmiuj Kasmhill.

Tho ar. lonr. retnracd from Great Barrier this moroinu early. Pa'senßare: Mr Shera. llisa.-ju Duvles and Horn. Captain Bowicke.

Th 3 E.s. Arawata lift I'ort Chalmora for Auck 1-snd yesterday, bho la to leave ihli port on jMordny evening next for Kussoll. r^hrre sho is tr> be niKsbio for the Bay of Islands KeKattn. Hha will rexuru here on Thursday morning, and leave for Ifijt on the arrival ot the "Frisco mail.

ThenTnicsof th9barqiie3 Rapido and Rebfc ci were confuted in k paragraph in our last i sub. It win the Kacido that waa wrecked,not frjiu K-'iipara. in Roo"i order, and bpen puroinsei tierobyllrG Hodabip. o! Auckland, as pre viously pubUohed.

The a a. Wollingt. n arrived from Whanßarei at midniifht, wi-.a the f .Mowing vaseengora : thews Vhjrfl, Weavvr, Uacre', Mann, Po.-tor, Moadamea L>r*o'l ocd child. l)nrton, Ma-ttn. Oamb o, Dacre a^d chi a, Misics CaruDbell, McKenzie. Whitikir Ccuruyue. truith (2i, aad 12 in the btoerase.

ThaßS. Ohauleft Dandin at 10 p.m. on 21st ult., oalltd at Ojmaxu. 'iimar'i. Lyttulton, Wel liiKton. Napl<r. Hl3i>orno. and Tauranga. leav ing latter pjrt 3 :;0 i>.ru. on 3rd Imt., and arrived at Auckland 6.50 a m oi lth. Had fresh westerly w'.ncis en run from Tauranga. Pas «oner: K Mr A. Killer. The Oaan lelt again at 11 a.m. for Grej month.

Tho 6 s. Clunsnaan arrived from Kuaeell and Northern porto early thii morning. Passengers: —From Mongonui: Mm U'arnbull aiid family t!>, MißHcodrr. Mra Matthews. Jlra Johnson. Mr Cauper atd family ill), and Bnrjojno. Front Whar.giioa: Me-sra McLeaiy. MoMutricStrlo b!.ng Mid Kulcliffd. From Kncseli: Mrs Wil- H.ms. Missra ij'lfailoran. Wl.llams, Bond, Uarnio, Pat-lck, Mo'srß Lundan, Allwriiht, Oun;. Hart. Williams (2), Josenh UoodDnan, Ray. Mr Williama. add 10 in the steerage. The Caasmanbroughta large quantity of gnni from nil ports.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA

AEP.IVALS.

Gaiil&ch. b.b.. Moiathur, from Wraltara and

N«w Piyiiionth StalTa. s b.. Aorbaiy, from Ko^'an and Kawhla Miicgreßor, s.s., Daniels, from New Plymouth ami Wangannl

DEPARTURES

Gairloch, p.s. MoArlhur, for Waitaro and New

Plymouth StulU, ss.Norhnry, for Wangape Ma;gregor, a s., Danlcla, £or NowPlymontQand Wansanut

Tho Northern Co.'o c s. Gairlb-h anived from Wbitara and New Plymouth, yesterday, with .'0 head cf cattle, 4ZI casea meat, 1 horao, ana 11 kees Dutter. She Toft again for the sime portt at 3 o'clo-k with 3'J tons cargo, and Misses Soager, Wallia, Muoro, Wright, Eulerby, and 1 steerage passengers.

,*Tha Northern Cj.'h sb.. Macgregor arrived rrorn Now Hlym<urh and Wanganul this morn ing, rbol-lt again at 3 o'clock, fairly patron jjed wilh c .rgo and passengers.

Tho e.B Stafla from Raglan and Kawhia ariivod Ihia mornintf. Sr.e left again this evening with a numb;r of village settlors tor Waogopo.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, Maroh i.-Sailed: Hawea. (or tho North. Paseongera:-MisßoaDaroant. Smith, Grimwade, and Cooko (!) ; Meedamcs Kemp, hprang. and Watta; Mews McCaitocy, Holds worth StaUard, Jimos, Grlmwade, Watts, Lind say, Brißht, .Land, and 6 steerage. London. Maroh 2.—Arrived: Horbort Ulack, from ijamatu.

Pout Ciialmkbs, this day.- Arrivrd ; Thurso, b injua, Irnin Mauritius.

MBLBOUBMB tbia day.—Arrived this uiorulng Sa WalhOTu, from mull',

SYDNEY this day.- Sailed yeßterdaj e-enlDg D.-i. Koti muhttna, f( r MicSlanfl.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab 001 c?, thla day. HTH ALFKBD BUCKLihD'S VVEBELT KKPOBT.— At the Huymarkct. on Friday. February 25 i^oxr fodder rallied a lntle in price, and ranßed If hUh bb is Iho owl ; chaff, from £512 a6dto £1 iSLihfllon1 ouib, 28 Id and 2j ill tbo bu>nel ; r,,,inn? Id • nppUa, 13d the lb ; malzi. 3s 3d to 3* i \ shn bushel: boucdusr., £7 12a 6i to £8 the " c^ dra an( B Cc bd°,fo^nSS or T d^u d X : SrtM wero'togw d ii qnlry ; fOUud hides brought * om*«d t'j JJI ti eld; sh o .skh s£cm7d to ■ill ri-h : woo). OH t .7d .He lb. At Pukfkebe *\ Mocd»y I'ab ulrj 28 c«u o wore yarded in ?i*\m rum bar. *at rattle and dairy cowr sold , At "JSXe? ™ tr»ttlS i.r* k' ™t to.KS'jS !irlnv« virjißg from 153 to 17i 6d tholOOlb ; fa' ;ii«« imir.crouH. and at io*er prl. o-ij Bheep iD Sfid^aie^Smb- r. lv ly k pr. ih ir price ; lambs wefoata ctecuut; »nd pi, a of £uod quality rnalntaiDed tfc lni:»ro«d prii!« of l ß m week, but interiorly bred «w« ll.tlo wpith. MstlßKß 11UMKH A^U KOI.IMB HKfOM.- Itn-se fotd ig«ii a M b.ihk)} ; ob's. Bt2s 3d per hißhel- braS. £v 10. rer ton ; pollard, £1 0-. lioraos' There hua boen no ou » de or extra niiuDlr butlticrehasbe-jnonimp ovolfie-naiid, and a (Jool ni my aoiin .18 found puruhruwra ata Bllebt adraDOon tboprevloui week's values. The Durham Yards on Fiioay were fairly fl.lrd, and there wesßteidyoonipetltlon throughout the eale Moat ot toe lots we re cleared at an ad vanoe on the previous week'a valucß, axd for ho-aea of a. itaod itmi bWdltg was brl?k. We quote: H7<-!cn from£soei4; ilßhthirnesßhoraea, from " 3 "£1«: 'r»u S ht , £13 to «M. Wool, hides and fklnß : Tha nuoibcr of h.dej pitched at the Durham Yards on Tuesday waa not to larse a? usual, aad ttutre *»« »p absencei of b-avy ox; medium realised 3d per lb; c=w bH«b. Mi; pelu S™atlron. 81 to la 101; wto! io ba'ea Uidto7d ocr lb. Ca'-tle: .'hiie bi» btea luu-'and attivity 19 •)!« myliw. Ket b*«isto h^c n^t ti)jn broogbt fjrifa'd ii lsuM nuni ; bire, but wer> in iimjroved demand, and at vaucsdsligbUr In v vlm\ lulry a (1 btoiosturk ample lor rt-qiilieoKnt*. asd without change Id k price. At t.-ie kowiv^Hl Ya its tin lueiday. X th*r* wkb i-itbijr a. phori tn'M-, r ot. fat end store HI stor.k, but e.feOid on;of ribi-uii oo VVtdoeaday. H At P»fttiture on Wedaeiduy thera waa a large mußterolttoitJacddryand daltf cov.s. Toe BE xecect rain b&8 cieattd a demand loi stores and Hi diy cows, whlcb it not vlporouj, is certainly an , | improvement. Toontr,: 'strong steers are rela-

lively higher than other dc;crinHonF. There wad no alteration in dslrv cows at their profit. Wr-U-fattcd ox in wera hi <her In value, and so d at from £14a to £3 each, bnt insufficiently-fatted etrers cold relatively lower; cows. £A 7« fil "heir' The Nawmarket Yards were (airly fllloi on Tuwday. bat the demand was slack, coni-n ---q^ontly prices receded 10a 3d belwc the top pica fir wrtners; ewf s aoM »t from 6s to 7a 93; lam i* fromfiitoSf. Pigsscaroe; worthfromljd to3i PeMEaa\Ts G. W. Binnky and £on's Betobt. —At our sale of produce nn Thursday last, hides sold under orlsk comp tition, prime heavy ox reaching ij-i per lb ; cow and steer hides are firm from 31 to Sid, but net co wall competed for as ox. Wo fold li large c.itulo*uo at the follow ing iteureai Prltne or, dT salted. Hi par lh: wet silted, p-ime,4sd to 45-i: wet united, r-d,£ii Gd to 31a each ; h-avy ox,1!! to 1J1; cowandstei T hide?, heavy. 3jd to 3:!" : cow. llteh'. 31 to 3Jd; kip hides,'3l to 3}d ; cult, Id to ljd for prlma.M tc^idfor fcr mcriura ; ("amazed, lid to 2ja ; staahidcp, 24 to 2i 1. Pheopfkins: Foil wool, Boarce, oni Id hrlsk demand : dry peHB. fid to 9d e«eh ;salred, lOd to Is 5.1 ; lambs, dry, 6 1 to Is id ; silted, la to la Gd : bu'cherj' green ekics. de livered at yard?, Is BJd to la 9d : lamb skins, 2a each. Tallow: lla toliaCl per cwt; bones. 4| to la Sd ; ahank?, Cd per cwt: horns, :Jd to 2Jd per ect; wool, lamba' only, scld at;7d perlb.

AUCKLAND FKODTJCJE MARKET. I

Faum and Dairy Produce.—wholesale: Bit tar crime fresh. 101 : 'tirtwo, good factory, lato Ufl per D; Canterbury, none: Sues, is lard, in bladdero. o*a : tsuuon and Hans, In cloth, provincial. 7d to 7Jd ; Hams, none: Canterbury Bacon, 7d ; Bacon and Hams In e<SFLOUR Market.—Wholesale: SuperQneflour. silk dressed, per ton. £12 : do. household. £tl; Southern do , £11 5a to £ I 10a ; LamL'H Premier, £12 6a ; Standard, £11 sa: bran, ton ItPcks included). £5 Cs: Southern ditto, £5 10a- local aharp=. £6: Southern ditto. £8: Sabix?bre£d7£l6 i< oatmeal, do. £11 10s to £12 Oa : oats 2s 2d to 2s Id: maize. 3s M to la : new potatoes. £5: pearl barley, do £11 to £15j boana. 3s 3d : onlon3. £11; fowl wheat, 3a 9d to is. All grain, chaff, oatmeal, &c., sold FT.AX. K o.-Th. market is d<ri.ie'y weaker, owing to Very freo euppllcp. We quote : Fair to srood a.tiinw y. £13 ; superior ordinary. £14 to £15; Con't, £37 to #3, with Bonn large transaction!! hi*h as £fil. Snpplies for March, 111 tons. Flix. per too., fill to £17 ; tow, ditto. to to £7 ; tunfrua. per lb, 3Jd 4d; cocoannt flbro. 15a to 17a oar ewt. UOAI AND FIKKWOOD MARKET.—CoaI! N6W casUe (ship's sidel. 21s to 2Ss per ton; yard 28s to 34a: Bay of Is'iinda. at yards. 353 ed • screened. 28gM ; ditto at the mtaea. 13a: =hip'a side. 265: Waikato. 8a to 12a: at Auckland, 18a to 22a: Eamo, 10a per ton on loadine pround: Tauplri at mine. SB 6d to 12a at yard, 19a 6d to 255; Whancarel. at mine. 9s 6d; yard (3tcam).l7s; honaohold.2ls; delivered, 23a. Firewood: Uncnt at wharf (carfto), 7s to BsMperton: delivered. 12jt0133: cut. Us to 16a. Bdiijjing Materials.—TimDer: Boards and acantlina. 100 ft, best, 12a ; Bccond-class. 7s, best. pl3ned. tongued. and prooved. flrat-claas, Ua ■ medium. lla : Becond ditto. 9a rusticated weather boarda (first class). Us; medium, 10a; second-claps, Ba. New Zea land palinKs. sft (sao), 10a; s{t (hearty 13a; 6ft, 14: ti-troe raila. £3 10a por 100; puriri ppata, £6 10a to £7 10a; shingles 13a per 1,000: Hobart palings, sft. 19a ; 6ft, 21a ; Hobart rails. 1008, selling quotations. Bricks iat Avqndalo). SOa per 1.0B0; town yarda, 30a to 35a; de livered. 409. Drain pipea (at workß). por 100 (6 inches bore), 40a ; 4 inches, Ha ; 15 Inches. 9a; 2 inchea, £2 10 per 1,000; aockec glazed pipes, 18 inchea. 4a por foot; 15 inchoa, 4a 6d per foot; 12 inches, 3a per foot; 9 inchea, 2s per foot; 6 inchea. la per foot; 1 Inches, 9d per foot; 3 Inches, 7d per foot Manurss. — Eoneduat. Sydney. £3 to £9. according to quality; boneflour, £3 to £10: Auck land ci; Peruvian guano. £14 to £17; Long Island do., £4 10s, bags Inoluded; Hurat'a chemi cal manure. £13.

Deaths.

CAMEROy.-On March 3. at (ho risMenoo of h-r r and mother (Mrj Spicer). Noith Shore, llarrioTt oae.y< u"(f«t dannhtcrof Alexander T nnd Harriett 51 V. Cameron.Seafield View, Aucklatd : BRod 2 j «ara 3 montha. McIVOR.-On March 3, after alioeer'nst illncag, at tl^ resldsnoß of ter daughter (Mrs W. JenDiotta). Nelson-street. Ann Blclvor. late of Coan y Fermanagh, Ireland; aged 92 years (eranamother of Thomas Mclror, Newton). The funeral will leave her lato residence, Nelson street, for Waikomiti, tomorrow (Saturday), at 2 p. ro. SAVAGB.-On March i. at Parnoll, Racha'l the wife of John Savage ; aged CO years.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1887.

For the came that lack' assiaUnce, For the future in the dutanco, And the good that we cm do.

The prompt suppression of the revolt against the Bulgarian Regency and the arrest of the Commandant of the gar rison of Sili3tria with his followers, proves that the last elections faithfully interpreted the wishes of the Bulgarian people. It also proves that the cor rupting influence of Russian gold is at work to provoke a revolt against the authority of the national parliament and the Regency. By such nefarious means the treacherous seizure of Prince Alexander was accomplished, and it is to the credit of the Bulgarians that, in spite of open threats ami covert attempts to bribe, they remain true to the national cause. AYe fear, however, that the cause is a losing one. By the direct mail yesterday we have received the full text of Prince Bismarck's speech in the Reichstag, and his expressions of deter mination to give Russia a free hand in Eastern Europe are a direct suggestion to the Czar to take full advantage of the present situation for Russian aggrandisement. The position has not been worked out so elaborately by the Czar's emissaries for nothing. From the reports of the Chancellor's speech in the London press we cull the following passages, which disclose the mind of Prince Bismarck on the subject:— Referring then to the sympathetic agita tion carried on by the German press in favour of Bulgaria and its ruler at the time of the latter'a deposition—an agitation, according to the Chancellor, which even went the length of demanding the interfer ence of Germany in the East —the Prince (says the "Times'" Berlin correspondent, whose report we quote) ridiculed such an idea, saying that lie ought to have been arraigned for high treason had he complied with the counsel of such insane fools. All the blubbering and sentimental declama tion of the German press at that time forcibly reminded him of the player in " Hamlet," who shed real tears for the fate of Hecuba. For what is Bulgaria to us'; It is a matter of perfect indifferenco to vi who rules in Bulgaria, or what becomes of it altogether. I repent that, and I also repeal: everything which I formerly convoyed by my much-abused and hackneyed phrase about the bonss of a Pomeranian grenadier —namely, that for us the whole Eastern Question is not a question of war. On its account wo shall let no one throw a rope round our neck in order to embroil us with Kustfia. Our friendship with Russia is much more important to us than that of Bulgaria and that of all Bulgaria's friends I whom we have among us here.

The Chancellor admits, however, that Austria cannot view Russian aggression on the Balkans with the same indifference

The difficulty of our task (he said) docs not consist in maintaining peace with Aus tria or Russia, but in preserving peace be tween Austria and Russia ; for these matters are different, and give rise to really rival and conflicting interests, which render the preservation of peace between these two neighbours of ours more difficult than be tween us and each of them. But it is our task to do all we can in smoothing away this difficulty, and to act. as the advocates of peace to both Cabinets, in face of the agita tions of a parliamentary and journalistic kind. As such advocates we run the risk of being described as Russian in Austria, and still more in Hungary, while in Kussia we are put down as the friends of Austria.

If Germany can afford to treat with so much indifference the growing strength of its colossal neighbour, how much less, it may be said, is the par tition of Turkey a question affecting England. Lord Salisbury's Government will certainly not go a step further than to support Austria in curbing Muscovite ambition, and the latter Power has manifested so much vacillation of late that England has been obliged to advise the Bulgarians not to provoke Russia by carrying their resistance to the will of the Uzar too far.

Australian Mutual Provident Society.

The promptitude with which the policy holders in this Association have put a stop to the system of granting pensions to retiring officers must produce a feeling of Satisfaction among the members residing in New Zealand who have, a very large in terest in the well-being of this most success ful society. It showa that the Australian members exercise a vigilant check upon the proceedings of the Board of Directors, and by their activity in protecting their own interests they secure the interests of their distant fellow members. To this vigilance much of the unprecedented success that has attended the society's operations 13 doubtless dne. Mr Balston, the retiring Secretary, was the man who really built up the Society in its early years, and his name was familiar to every shareholder. The Board, con stantly in association with him and coriscious of his merits, and also sympa thising deeply with tdie misfortune which has caused his retirement in broken health at a comparatively early ago, lost sight of the fact that by granting him a pension they would be establishing a prece dent that must operate most injuriously to the other members of the Society, who have to make provision for their o\\ n families by money wrung in many instances from meagre incomes. The directors, however, were not permitted to wander very faraway from prudent principles of management, and the check placed upon them will in crease rather than diminish the prevailing confidence in the Association, by satisfying distant members that their interests are well looked after.

The returns of the expenditure of twelve Australasian Life Societies published in the January number of the'lnsurance and Banking Record, prove that the charge of extravagauco cannot be laid against the Mutual Provident directorate as a rule. The New Zealand Government Insurance Department lays claim to cheapness of management — and with the faculties afforded in the Post Offices and other public buildings, iis| business ought to be cheap!} done ; and yet it appears from this return that while the per centage of expenses during 1886 on the premiums collected was 15*91 in the Mutual Pro vident, that of the Government Office, was 2062 per cent.; the per centage of expenses on the total revenue was 1097 i" the Mutual Provident, and 1615 per cent, in the New Zealand Government, The average rate of interest obtained in the Mutual Provident was 6 16 per cent. ; and in the Government office 503 per cent., the difference arising from the larger sum in vested by the Government office in national securities, which should involve le?s e>J penses for management than other invest ment?. These figures prove that the directors of the Australian Mutual Provi dent are entitled to claim the confidence of the members for their general policy. They made a mistake with regard to the proposed pension, v very easy one to fall into, but it seems to us that altogether too touch bae been made of it, and that the effect of the recent meeting and attendant publicity will really be to strengthen and not to weaken the position of the Society of public estimation.

The Codlin Moth.

Tin; ravages of thia latest pest in tho orchard id tho all-important topic through out tho country. From all directions corao the Wails of the o'rehardists deploring ths depredations of this eco'urjto. Remedial measures have b=on adopted by Homo few fruit-growers, but the concral idea edema to bo as usual to lly to iha Legis laturo to settle- tho matter. Thai measures so initiated have not proved successful, tho rapid spread of tho Codlin moth through llio province of Auckland during the last two or three years attests. It will bo remembered that iv a result nf tho howl of the fruitcrowora aoma timo »inco, the Government Ordered tlio destruc tion of all shipments of infected fruit. Thia wan done, and it was fondly hoped thomattor had beon finally disposed of. But the motli was well established beforo any action was taken ; and it is also eaid that thousands of moths made their way into ca«ea of onions which were stored next cjrdetaned apple?, and those were admitted. Distribution of the pest by meana of fruit cases is a common way of epreading the plaguo. Tradesmen frequently send goods to country cuatomors in empty fruit cases, and growers oven pur chase fuch rwes to h?.ve in reaiiineee to put their fruit ij. It would provo a not uninteresting study to trace out tho path of Una de»troyor. In onoinstanca a fruitgrower residing north of Auckland purchased a dozen infected caies. Some of his neighbours, hearing of tho occurrence, clubbed together and bought tho boxes from him and had then destroyed forthwith. Tho generous individual seeing what he considered a good opening, went and purchased some moro old luxes, which ha also offvred his neighbours at of course a reasonable profit. This timo they declined orchard. Verily ho hath got hia reward, for this >■■ ar tho greater part of his crop ia spoiled by the interesting psat ho hod po obs inately introduced. Unfortunately, however, the moth Ins nl.-o epre-id to tho farms of hia neighbours, and thus they must suffer also. Another dozen boxos that had previously contained apples were purchased by a fotller, who kindly piled them close to his neighbour's fenco. When romonstrated with ho coolly re marked thnt it did not. matter much, aa ho grow no fruit. Added to this, ho also ro uccd to soil ihj boxes to his neighbour, will whom it appears ho had not been on tho best of tarmJ. Herj nyain was tho usual result. Tho following season tho moth appeared in that orchnrd, and this year over £~Q worth of fruit has beon lost through one man's spiteful stupidity. To another orchard in tho eamo di.-trict tho moth was introduced by moans of picniccrs, who brought infected fruit with thorn from town, ar.d carelessly throw tlio cores about tho ground. At another orchard this eeason, which ia at present unaffected, a similarly thoughtless act was done, and most probably the results will bo apparent next season. From tho To Aroha di-.trict, which is at present clean, we learn that in fjctod fruit is being oronly cHored for salo, and there is no power under the law to eo:z<> and destroy those apple.', which will boyond all doubt infect tho surrounding orchards and put tho ownors to ruinous los?. Not only to fruit aro tho moths trouble somo, but if the infected apples aro stored in a house tho grub works its way out, swarms through tho room, and spins its cocoons in all tho dresses or clothing that it can find, tliiu bosoming a greater nuisance than ever. In ono im-tanro a lady's silk dross was completely ppoileu in this way. Tho wonderful fecundity of tho Codlin moth may bo estimated when i\ is remembered that one mo'h lays from -00 to 500cgR3. Each ogg is gummod on to tho eido or dopoHted in tho oyo of an apple In a very ebort tisuo tho minutu grub id hatchet), and it oa'.s its way right through the apple, thus completely spoiling tho fruit. How tv got rid of this pest hui now b> como a question of vital importance-, nutl it is tho intention of tho fruit-growers to bring tho matter faeforo I'ailiouicnt nest eefsion. Tho existing Act has done nothing to repress the! uvit. Tbo im position of a treo tux is unpopular wiih orchnrdiats, who would seem tv hitv o already sufForod enough from tho tloprertationa ol tho moth. It has bton rugguatcd that in no one instnnae should tho tax bo mow tlion IT), but there ajjain it is merely a matter of letting tliojrichent orchardista cir with a small tine. In many American States the Government have adopted strenuous ma suros to eradicato tho Codlin moth. The tirat etep taken was to impose a rino upon all shopkeepers uho expoeo infonted fruit for eala. Auctionoers who supply tho fruit aro next fined heavily, and nftor them cornea tho orchardist who soot tho fruit to maiket, who is alto mulcted in a eubs'tun tial amount. Tho result is that tho fruit - grower feeds his p^s with in fected fruit iiiftoj.l of sending it to market, and thus many thousands of grubs are disposed of. The orchards aro also inspected, End whoro the moth ia found the fruit crop is entirely dcftroyoil, at.d in Foam States the treoa nro headed down in order to prevent them fruiting for two years. This N considered the st-irving out proce-s. Such measures as theae carried out-vigorously should ultimately result in checking, if not entirely crulir:.itin.' the Codlin moth, a p;e=t which u5 project dust.ry, as far as apples, pears, and quinces aro concerned.

Tho outlook U still decidedly warlike. Russia is reported to bo mobilising hor forces over tho whole Empire, and ap parently with a view to checking contem plated aggreeeion in Central Asia, the Ameer of Afghanistan 11 impressing troops and sum moning his people to start a Holy War against Russia. Tho rovolt in Bulgaria, which is stated to havo beon instituted by Russian agents, was not so serious us at lirst reported, and has been suppressed. In opening the new Reichetag, tho German Emperor hi a uttcrod the usual platitudos about his desire for peace, and that his object would bo attained by tho prosecution of a vigorous war policy.

The balanco of tho caec-s to bo hoard at tho lI.M. Court will como en bofore His Houor on Monday, tho caso of Atewoll and Crowther having occupind tho greater part of to-day.

Gum euppliea dug tho last four day* have amounted £0 111 lons, and con sequonely prices have fallen consider ably. The gum sent in from the Papakura fields alono is remarkably heavy, and supplies from othor sources are far greater than usual. Current quotations are given in the market prica list.

Tho apparently inteiminablo discussion upon tho CD. Act came boforo the City Council again last evening, notwithstanding tho resolution of the Council at iia previous sitting to accept tho oiler of tho Government for the Lock Hospital building. Councillor Kidd introduced the question upon tbo ratopayero' petition presented at la»t meeting in favour of a poll. lie di clared that tho evil uf prostitution had greatly increaeedsince the suspension of tlio Act. ijiri opinion was based • n information supplied by thobei'tmedical men, thelnapec tor of polios, and detective?. Int>pcctur Thomson*, report, furnished at hii (<; r . Kidd'a re<Hieat),wastothecffectthohohaj t.o reanon to change bis -viewii expressed on tho 10th of May, 18S3. In hi* opinion tlio Act wae most beneficial. Cr. Kidd al?o quoted from a statement mado by Mr \V. Beetham at Uhristchurch, wherein that gentleman deplored tho abandon ment of the CD. Act in that city. Detective Hughea's report estimated tho number of fallen women now in Auckland at 130, many of thorn being more girls be tween tho age of 11 and 15 who had como out on tho streets since tho Act was ro pealed. Tho only liw by which thoy could be reached no* was tho Polie9 Offences Act of JSS4. Under thin Act they could bo charged with having no lawful means of support, hue it was almost impossible under tho circumstances to ob tain a conviction. Cr. Kidd at this stage moved that tho Council continue pitting, the time being clnso on 10 p m. but tho motion was negatived. Ho proceeded to quote the opinions of Dra. Stockwall and Tennent in favour of (ho Act, when the arrival of ten o'clock interrupted tho debate, and the Council adjourned till Thuraday next, the 10th inst.

A very plrinant evening was spent latt Monday night at tho Pitt and Vincent streets Band of Hope. Tho fact that the long but very interesting programme was got up entirely by the lady mem bars of the Committee brought together a good num ber of visitore besides the members. Very appropriate eon[;p, reading?, rcci'atioDa and pianoforte duuta were rendered during tho evonin;;, to Iho evident |>lra*i>ro of the MHUJOIOUB ondieuco. Among utliera may bo mentioned tho laujjhablo nrd mirthful recilalioo of little Mhs Getty Willown, which fairly tickled tho faocy of the audi ence. Tha meetiop was brcupbt to a close by tha Chairman, Mr W, Kuijiht, pro nouncing the benediction.

List Filiay wo announced a full of 10) pjr ton in l»c >l brand) >>f Hour. Thrifty I housewives will bu plossed to learn of a Htill further reduction of £1. per ton since made. The wholosale quotations aro given in our market price-list. The Volunteer ft istor Kncnmprr.ont at Ivike Takapnna is not to bo established hear the schoolhoueo, but on lands adjacent to tho church. E'orty acres altogether have been secured for the purpose, including ton acres baviug a lake frontaga. Gonzalea and his mate, v.ho were reported mining yesterday, arrive^ in po;t thii mon.ing in tlio cuttor I-aboi. Thoy had been stuck on a mud bank near tlio WhaU, anil were never in danger. A hor^o and spring trap belonging to Messrs Morpeth Brr« had a narrow escapo from serious injury this forenoon. Tho hr^o boltcl and fc'l with tho trap over a small embankment near tho Choral Hall, Ho fortunately sustained no pcrcop tiblo injury. At Mount Eden ts morrow, in addition to tho match with tho City Qimrds, the Queen's Own Rifles will compete for tho sum of £10, divided into ten prizes, ranging from 50a to '>'. Tho threo ranee priz.-?, viz., I2i (ill for '.'OO ami :)00 yards, and 15s fur 500 yards, will also bo fired for. An unusual amount of business was trineacted at the meeting of tlio Waito lnata County.JCouncil tbia morning. \\ hon it catno nciir clinnor time, one ot tlio Council asked if they voro goinf; to adjourn for lunch. The Chairmin coolly roplicd that ;ia tliero wAa an amount of bunnees t') bo trai:sictod, they could not adjourn. Ho al.-o reminded the Council that they should bo abstemious in Lent. To the Editor : Sir, - With all due ro^ipect to tlio contractors who are cuttinz down tho (ireat JSorth Rjud, 1 think they should, considering tho uneottlod stato of tho weather, at onco scorln tho footpath ar d fix up more lamps, aa tho road, left as ie is night after night, ia positively dangerous, — I am, &o , A Klsjuknt. There win an unusually heavy business pnpor before tho City Council hut evoninp. No le.'H than thirty soven' letterj wero dis posed of, besides petitions, roporte", etc., '»s recorded elsowhoro. At 10 p.m. the Coun cil adjourned, cutting short Cr. Kidd'a nppaal for a poll re tho Lock Hospital, and leaving two noticoa of motion by Crs. Daviea and James untouched. The next meeting oi tho Council is to bo held on tlio 10th inst., anJ tho followin-x uioetin^ a fortnight I'itor in tho Council Chamber of tho Free Library and Art Gallery in Wellesley street Knar. Mr« Anno Mclvor, an old resident of this city, died at hor residence, Nolaon-etreot, last night. Mrs Alelvor, who had reached the great aga of 92 years, arrived in tho culony in ISST> to join her family, who wero colonijts of 10 years' 'earlier standing- Two ?ona and a daughter aro in Australia. Another daughter i--1 tho wife of Mr W. .1. Seffern, tho well-known journalist, and at presotit editor of tho "Taranaki Herald," whilo another i 3 tho widow of tho lato Mr YV, Jennings, also a very old colonist. Mrs Mclvor v.as a native of County Fermanagh, Ireland, and hor memory, which waa wonderfully good, carried hor back to tho perilous timis of (lie rebellion of ''.)j and tho landing of tho French at Bantry Bay. The deceased lady had bom a widow for nearly sixty years. Four children, eixlcon und fourteen grandchildren survive her. fiho was visited to tho last, by tho Kov. Mr l)n Kiev, of St. Thomns'e Her remaina will bo interred at tho Church of England Cemetery, Waikomiti, to morrow after noon. The local Volunteer* aro greatly pleased at. tho leading position') held by Auckland representatives fur tho liillo and Carbine Rl-Kh nt tho New Zonland Kiflo A«enniation Mooting. There U ov.iy probability (hit at least ono if not both belts wi 1 bu brought to Auckland, and a public reception i? already talked of. A ton year-old boy named Erne.-t Lear has got six stroke with "tho birch," at Dunedin, for hougobroaking and Htoalin^ £5. Tho evirlonco showed that the accuse! and a. younger boy, a eon of tho pcoplo from vvlinm tho money wna t'ikon, had (40110 into tlio house and abstracted the niouoy, They had spoilt ramo, and thon Lear ha I xoaa to tho races, act! when arrested ho waa ►tund injj by a u'luuint; table, and had by tide li-no only 1-* on Win.

La.^t ni^lit Mi?a Marion Modway'd com pony playbd tho thrillin;;senratinnal drama ot "Tho Wifo Poisoner" to a poor liou.'O. Thi.J i>icco,n;any part* of which romim] one strongly of that capital ono called "Hani and (jlovo,' baa its chief clf-jcta drawn from a l.ito cati*e eeleim Jndith Maxwell (Misa Modwa>), tho faithful friend of tho un ! fortunate victim, was vxU -y 1 -.ye), a» was al-o thut unenviable nilo of Colonel Havon (Mr Mtlvill,), but (ho spirit of tho piece centred in llu put nera 'Miami :iud Gljvc,'' token by McmrH Georgo I. Carey and J. .1. Walsh, whoec acting was capital and brought llio houro down on several occasions. Misa Gvvynno tl.-r:ick .'i- L-.dy Lexborough.ond Mi-a May Hill a.s Fanny E^erton, wcro «Uo first class. Tho play cortainly deserves better audiences than it has drawn.

digiiant over Iho bungling which m«U) Ilie hue Wellington lire so destructive, a Us : - " Wliero was ttie head of tho Brigado, Mr Pago ?" The answer v that ho was away in tho South, attending Eomo Brigade festivities, a more jollification, whiTo his men engaged in tho Efrious work of thoir ellho were in a largo degree helpless, lacking their leader. Surely all this child's play of "demonstrations" and " COinp'. titions,'1 which ,iro of very little us-o, if any, save to minister to idle vanity, ought not to tako officers from ?uch important duties Who authorised Mr Pago tn leavo hi* po-t ? Did ha receive loavo of absence at all? It so, the pro ceeding wa? viry improper unless n capable substitute wore provided, and if ho left without pormifsion his conduct is inexcus able—as gross n broach of discipline as could well bo committed. Wo should liko to have a distinct explanation on this hoad. That tho wator supply was utterly in adcquito "goes without Baying." It was pitable to see the miserable lit tlo squirts of jets with which it was sought to do b.ittlo with such a terrific conflagration. A full investigation i? imperatively necessary, for either tho Engineer or the City Council must stand convicted of most culpable nogligonco, and the blamo ought to bo planed upon the right fhouldors.

It appears that a point of great intercut to local authorities i« to bo raised in connection with tho recent disastrous tiro at Wellington. It is stated that oxcol lont legal advice has beon given that tho Corporation can bo held rosponfiblo to the losoia for the total amount of damage done by tbo late (ire. The grounds upon which this opinion is based havo not boon made public, but it is quito on tho cards that tho insurance companies will submit tho question to a Court of Law. The know lodge that such an interpretation of tho h v would involve thorn in serious conscquenco? will no doubt iniluonco tho Koad Board 3 in thickly-populated portions of tho suburbs of Auckland to ho tnoro zoalou? in tho matter of gutting nn efficient water supply. lit is extremely probable that thy ground upon which rlatnngufl will be claimed ut Wellington will bo tho in adequacy (if tho [jressura of water, owing to the luukugH at tho re^crvuirg,

Mr T. P. Moody, manager, met tho whole of tho Bay of Wanda C al Co '1 em ploye? in front of tho mnnager'a ollico on Saturday last ns previously arranged, and intimated that ho had a very unpleasant task to perform. 110 wao only tho mouthpiece of tho directors, nnd Ida orJo-B wcro '0 rtduco exponsce, na tha inlnoti were nut paying. Of courso the men could please themselves re garding tho acceptance of a goneral ro duotion, but it w,n tho intention of tho Company to close tho mino unlefa opera tious could bo cirrieil on with prjfit to tho shareho'der.-.. Tho folloaing aro 3omo of the rodua'ions : Er,gi"cnrs, per day, 2". ; engine diivcra fiom ti' 61 to U3; coal getters, lid per ton (or aver age la 3d pvr day); youths (Jiivcn>, otc ) in mines, from oj to 4s 6d ; surface hands genorally, all round, nbcut ton per cent, reduction. Tho employees mado no remark at tho tim<3, but timply dispersed. It was oxpsetod I hit they would have a meeting during this week to discuss tho proposals.

A ppccuil mectir.jj; of Avondale f'rosby torian congregation waa held ou Wednes day last at 730 p.m , for tho purpose of deciding what hymnal was to be used, and of electing a General Committee of manage ment for the en?uin2 year. The Key. Alex ander McKcnzie presided at tho meeting was opined with prayer. Ttie lata secretary read the minute? of last meeting, which were CDnfixed. The Chairman put before the meeting the desirability of having only ona Hymnal in the service, and it was unanimously agreed that", the now Hjinnal bo solely v.'cd. On tlm motion of Mr James Murdook, pbennded by Me .lamod Cia.vfonl, iliu f<.l!i,wii.|i sja-jtlemon were elected a Uo-nniittea of Management for the ensuing yeur: - Mosstß Crawford, Wilson, Ramsay, Laurie, OcUeUlon. Thip beicg all the busines), the Chairman closed the meeting by pronouncing the benedic tion.

CITY WATER SUPPLY.

At tho City Cjuncil moating last evening, Councillor Phillippa moved :-(l) "That Mr I'ond bo instructed to mako an analysis of the city water from the springs, ponds, reservoir, and from the pipes on tho high and low levels of tho city. (2) That the Waterworks Engineer be instructed to report if the water ia now being supplied from the ponda or Springs, whence the water has beeu supplied dur ing tho pa^t three months, and if there is any leakage in tha mains, by which the water would bo contaminated in tha course of the pumping. (3) That tho Town Clerk, on receipt ot these icportH, publish the same ■in tho daily papers."—Cr. Garralt moved, as an amondment, and Cr. Orowther d-conded, that tho words be added, " and that overy facility bo afforded Mr Gamier in his test of tho wator supply.'— Iho motion was agreed to as amended.

Amateur Athletic Sports.

Tin-; riftoonth mooting of tho Auckland Amateur Athletic Socioty, to bo hold to morrow in the Crickot Ground, promises to

bo oven more succeeaful than on any pro-

vious occasion. Among the principal events to bo contested are two champion ehipa-tho Five Mile Bicycle Championship of' New Zealand and tho Quarter M.lo Championship of the Athletic Ulub. In ad dition to those a novelty has been intro duced in a Lady's Bracalot Handicap, ot threo hundred yards, which has brought cut a vo,y good Held. The urst race will start at half pa«tonopunctually,and all who vUit the Uomuin to-nwrrow may reckon on a good afternoon's opart. . In accordance with o"Sr usual plan 1 append • liat of my fancies or "tips" for tho various events. In the Quarter Mile Champion Race I fancy the real snuggle lies between Wynyard and Davy, and my fancy is Davy 1, Wynyard 2. In tho Five Mile Bicycle Championship the man t! at beats Buchanan will win, and Auster ami Howard should fill the .second and third ,luU. In the Lady's Bracelet of *01 yards tho handicaps are co extended that > :u rr-vllv h-ird to say who are in the swim, but U ninclined to stick to the old bands and plump for VYyuyord 1, Davy 2, Owen .. In the 000 yards my tip is Maude 1, Stono -2, Burton 3. For the mile I like the chances of Murphy (SO yards) to win with Burton (20 yards) and «<s•">«£ (~0 yards) to fill the places. The 120 yards handicap will bo a grand race, and I think tho struggle lies between Wynyard. Markio, and Jordan, and the race should iiniah in that order. The 200 yards hum ea I i 9 a moral for Lusk, Somerheld to fill second place. E. Burton, from the 120 yards mark, should about do the two-mile walking ;A. F. liurcon second. P. MacWp (11 yards) I, Owen (4 yards) 2, and \V, Wynvard (M vardc) 3 is tho order I look for tho 2-20 yards handicap to finish in. I c.xpct tho threo placed men in the half mile to bo Smart, burton, and loulson. Walli* with -10 yards handicap, should win tho one milo novico bicycle race, with Hunter and Uandysido, from scratch, closo un Boll.tho winner of tho milo bicycle race lit year ehould ibout do the trick again t'lii-i time as ha has 50 yards, whilo Auster and A Kt'ewarc will make a hard Bght of it for socond and third places from scratch. -\ Stowart 1, Hunt 2,Gledhill (130 yards) .1, iVtho order I like for the two mi'es bicycle. In tho threo miles I faDcy Buchanan will take lirst placo, with A. Stowurt and Walker for ot;co;id and third.

The Late Mr Macandrew.

(DV TELEOEAPH -PIUSSB ABSOCIATIOS.)

Ddnbdin, Thursday. At the meeting c:»Ued by he Mayor to do vUo raoano for porpotuating tho mour.ry of tho lato Jamca Mncandrow, about 100 at toodeil. A roeolution wivb paflftd deploring tho lu*f eustuined by tho colony in the sudden removal by death of Mr Macau drew, and Ulcrinfi eympatby to bis family. •\fur lii-cueaioo, it wad resolved, 1 list a Bcbolarahip, to bo called ' Mapandrovv h soholarabip,' be established at tho Ot«KO University, and that a statue be aWo erected." It wa* decided to have threo columns in tro subscription list-ono for tho litotuo, tho other for tho scholarship, and tho other unconditional.

Mr Hobbs and his Constituents.

(r.Y TKLKUIiAfH.— OWN COKUEt-roXUKNT.)

KAWAKAWA, thie day. Mil Ilor.ns, M.U.U , addressed his constitu onla hero last evening, and received a unanimous voto of thanks and confidence.

THAMES NOTES.

(BY TKLKtIKAI'II.- OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

Thames, this day. Thk County County havo instructed their solicitor (Mr Miller) to at onco tako legal proceedings against tho Shortland Sawmill Company for damago alleged to have been dono to tho Kauaoranga lload through the floating of logs down the river. Tho follow ing lottcr from Mr Stone re the matter was read at tbo last moating of tho Council : - "Seeing that your Council are about suing us I bog to remind you that howover much wo would regret it, nevertheless wo would bo corapellod to sue jour Council for having troppassed on our lands, taken thousands of cur trees, dofaced much of our land, cut races in our creeks, takon away our water, &c , without over asking or getting our permission. I would also warn your Council not to build a cottage for tho care takor of tho raco without our permission. If a pioco of land ana n site for a cottage is wanted, we will receive thomattor favourably provided you don't attemt to get them in othor ways, or we will not hear of you having them at all." . Considerable intoreet la centrsd in the meetings of tho various Licensing Commit tees to bo held on Wednesday next. It is rumoured that eomo of tho hotels are IMOI7 to bo closed. , , , Arrancoments havo been aoncluded bo tween the directors of tho Trenton ar.d Cambria G.M. Companies to pueh forward tho eouthorn crosscut atKo. i level of the latter mino with all possible expedition, by means of tho rock-borer, through tho Iron toa Company's ground, a? the same pros pecting can thus bo dono much more quickly and cheaply than by hand labour from the Trenton shnft.

THE GLOBE READERS.

ProcEGdlngs at the Board Meeting To-day.

■Vrihe Board ut Education today, the Chair- Inun read the following letter from Mr Lheo. t'oonur-—"S. LuUe, Kail., Chairman Uoaid oE Education: bear sV-I shall bo detained at (Vi't ihia afternoon, ami must ask the board to pc-itponc discussion on my mouon till next Mirk. As I intend to press the mo ion, may I nAi ion to request ttio other members of tho Board to examine the Globe Headers carefully, mn.yr receive the careful"consideration which Its importance deserves. I shall be glad also if you wi I obtain from the head-masters of the priii ciiril city and suburban schools an esti mate of tho probable cost of substitmim: uSson's Readers for Nos. 1 and 2 of the Glohc aeries. I should also like to add that when it wia decided that tho books should be authorised I lri\Va distinct recollection that lopuosed tho chiinue altlioushl believe the matter was not preS'toadivioion.^eniajontj-ot the Board beint: then strongly in favour ot the change. I have taken Hie liberty of writing this to you. as 1 am unable to be in my place this afternoon. i.nri T think 'L decision should nut be eomo to on 11"' v. c"tio i the matter ha. been fully ■in 1 S v lUeussed. for while on lliu c Imml tt change of books should not bo ÜBlitly made, when that change may cause Some confusion and great expense, on tlic other hand the Board havo commuted an error SfjSnKincnt in adopting books whichare doti; i iiieiitiil to the best interests of the children, the sooner that error is rectiticd the better.

Tho following letter from the Head Master o£ JSurcsfordstrcet school was also submitter : •■Sir—The subject of school text-books will be brought before the next meeting of the Auck land Branch of the N,Z. Educational Institute with the view of respectfully sub.mttiiitf v lvt-o umendMiun to youi- Hoard. As the meeting of the Branch takes place on a day later than that on which the B9ard meet I venture ti> anticipate the proceedings so far as to remind tho Board that the selection of the 'Globe Readers was made by Head Masters, not as the best possible, lmtas the bestof a nuinberof series submitted to them for examination and report. There is no series of school-readers at present published to which reasonable exception may not be taken ; but owing to the prevailing de pression and distress, the time for the introduc tion of ? new series however good, is not oDDorture. The readers now in use answer their purpose fairly well, notwithstanding some delects. The added cost of new books will be telt by large numbers to lie unnecessary .■nut ■~urrt..MiOTim\ while in many c-a-.w il will be ,„.,.:,„■( to (liitriliute them Kratnitou^ly. tihoiiui the Board, however, jtill consider the adoptiuii of ii new series irnpcrativi.-, I tnir.c arrangements will be made to render their in tioduction gradual, in order to minimise, as far iio no.- '-':-.\a, the iricUon v.-hich follows trequent change of s'cliool-books.—Yours etc.,

Ed. M. C. Harbison, Headmaster.

CABLEGRAMS.

THE COMING WAR.

[BEOTEB'S TELEJIIAJI 1

The German Rcicßstag

Emporor William on Fcaco Prospocts.

BEKLiN, March 3.

The newly-elected Reichstag was formally opened to-day. Tho speech of tho Emp;-ror on the occasion stated that the policy of the Government would bo continually directed towards upholding peaco with all the Powers, but especially with the immediate neighbours of Gormany ; and peace would be be-fc promoted by the Reichstag express ing the national will regarding the Bill for the'increaEO of the army.

More Peaceful Protestations.

Tho Bulgarian Revolt Suppressed.

Vikxn'A, March 2,

In his epoach to tha Austrian Delegation to day, Count Kalnoky, Premier, renewed bis assurances as to tho peaceful iuteiitiou of tho Government, whoso measuros, ho de clared, would ba of <\ purely defensive charactor. Sofia, Miroh 2. A report is to hand from Sili.-tria that tho military revolt in that city has bcon quelled. Wo further particulars have yet : been received. London, March 3. It is reported that tho commander and .'SOO only of tho garrison of Siliatria re belled, tho rest remaining loyal. Tho commander has boon arrested dnd tho insurgents disarmed. The impression pro vails in Vienna that this rising ia the tirst of a series of Kuseian attempts to manufacture an excuse for intcrvonirig in Bulgaria in tho spring. Kiaz Pasha was received in Sofia with welcome.

RUSSIA MOBILISING

Losdon, March :;

It is rumoured tint Eussia U mobilising her forces in all portions of the Empire.

Russian Intrigtic at Work

Lbsdon-, March 3.

Tho report cf tho alleged revolt amongst tho garrisons at SiH-stria and Widdin was greatly exaggerated. Tho rising, which was confined to oco battalion, ia said to have been organUod by Russian agenta.

AN AFGHAN WAR.

Proclamation by the Ameer,

A CIIUSADE AGAINST RUSSIA.

[HKOTKR'b TELKCiSAM.j

Caiattta, March 2. ftv.\\n han been rccoived from Afghanistan that tho Atnoer fca? ordered the inipre3B of a largo army, and how i=euod a proclamation calling upon hi? subjects to prepare for n .Jehad, or Holy War, which, it U believed, will bo directed against Russia,

A Cure for the Depression

(special message.)

London, March 3. At a, mooting of Ilia Bullion Society Mr Cornink read a paper on " Tho (.'old supply of tho World" and ar^-uud that tlio present deprorFion was caused by a falling off in tho euppcy of tho precious inctal Sir i Graham licrry, the I'rcsident, coincidsd with tho viow taken by Mr Cornieh, fur ther stating tlmt a remedy might bo found in tho fact that profilable employment could be obtained for a thousand miners in aa yet half developed mines in Australia. Mr Mo- Intyro, of Sandhurst, win present at tho meeeinp.

The Ministerial Crisis in Italy.

(STKUIAL CABLE.)

London, March :i. It ia reported that Signor Sarccco has succeeded in forming an Italian Ministry, with Count N. Do Habitant as Minister of Forign Atl'iirs.

Irrigation in Victoria.

[REUTEB'S TELEGRAM 1

MeliioDßSK, this day.—Tho (iorernment hnvo decided to accept Messrs Chniljy Brother's clVor to undortako oxtonsive irrigation works in this colony. Rain and Floods. Svdnky, this day. —Heavy rain again foil hero this morniog. Bki.shan'k, this day.—Owing to heavy rains, tho country in tho North is flooded, and railway communication is suspended in many points. The United States and Canada. Washington, March 2. — The United States Congrees has passed a Bill for the purpose of obtaining draetie reprisals for tho treatment of American fishing vossels in Canadian wators. Reduction of Postal Rates. LONBON, March '2 —The papers relating to Mr Honnikcr llaaton'a universal penny postage proposals wore placod before Parlia ment to day. Mr Heaton's fourth lotter shows that tho Englith Post-office collected £110,000 annually for the carriage of Jotters to Australia. It further states that in proportion to her population Australia sends England six times as many letters a? America sends. Mr Heaton asserts that tho Orient and tho Peninsular and Oriontal Companies are willing to cirry six times the present quantity of letters to and from Australia for the same chargo as at present. TUc German Elections. LONIION, March 3. — Excopt in Berlin, the second ballots of the disputed elections are Tho K'Ji-opcan Earthquakes. It i'l now statod that tho cisnultios by tho earthquake-* have boon • xaggeiated, especially in Genoa. Tonga and tho United States. Tho terms of a commercial treaty between Tonga and tho United States Lave been published in New Ycnk. Chinese Ilolnforccmonts for Kasligar. China has rciuforced hor troops in Ka?h gar. Obstruction In Parliament The London I'refs complains that the obstruction offered to tbo progress of buai ners in Parliament by tho I'nrnollito party is a public scandal, and urges tho Govern ment to iupprcis it.

Shocking Fatal Accident.

Mil 11 Killed 011 Kniini Hallway

Works

(UY TELEUEAPH—OWN t'OKRKSfOXDBNT.)

Dakgaville, this day. Tim work of forming tho Kaibu Valley Railway has unfortunntely bean marked by a fatil occurenco which took placo about 2.30 p m. yesterday. The accident took place on Demp=ey and Bohannar's contract near the Hiit mill, and the victim was Edward Brown, who ha? been a resident of Darga ville for many year". It appears that the deceased, along with William and James Bohannar, was working at a deep cutting, Brown bad hollowed cut about two feet underneath the bank, when about.'! ton? of earth fell, nml ho wngdrv hed mtaiiwi >i tiuclv nml crushed lodeath, never ut'eiinj,' «3 much as a cry of alnrm. A man galloped into Dart-mille for Tr Norton, but medical aid w«*, of course, of no avail. Tho deceased mau was a nntivo o! Ireta-"1, and leases a widow and two children. Au inqueet takes place this afternoon.

SPORTING NEWS.

To-morrow's Races at Onchunga TIIK Autumn Mooting of the Onehunga Racing Club takos place tomorrow oa the recreation reserve, and although the fields will not be largo, tho gathering will, no doubt, provide turfites with a fair day's Biort Since last meeting tho course has been inucli improved, and the ebarp turn j fading info the straight has also been ■ altered. Tho firet race is set down for de- j cision at one o'clock, and trams will leayo I tho Auckland station for To Papi at 12 noon 12.23 p m., 1 10 p.ro , and 2 pm , ] returnine from the station at 510 pm, G3O p.m., and 7.13 p.a?, For the Autumn Handicap Copolla is a strong tip among hor connections, but my fancy _is Victory, and whatever beata Catesby in tho Flying Handicap should win. Tho Triumph of Trident. " Undoubtedly tho boat three-year old ever seen in Australia" was the unanimous verdict in sporting circloe last night, when discussing Tridont's triumph in the Aus tr.ilian Cup Calmly considered, I can alao oincido with thii expression of opinion, and tho performance ia one that it would be hard to oxcel Looking at those who com prised tho field yesterday, Trident bad among his opponents at least two of tho beet handicap horses that have been seen oiit.in the shape of NeUoa and Arsenal; but although on the weight-for-age scale he had a ereot lot tho worst of the imposts, he ramo through tho ordeal successfully, liy Tridont's triumph ho follows in the foot steps Of hit full brother Navigator, but the little black had not such a formidable Hold aa that which met the Hon. J W bite's colt ycaterday. Trident's great performance only goes to show what a hrrt da.M three year old ia really capable of ac complishing and those tuifites who sup ported him for tho last Melbourne Cup can oily put it down to misfortune that ho waa nor also successful on that occasion Trident was bred by Mr E. De Mestre, of Terrara, Kew South Wales, from whom Mr White purchased him wlion a yoarling for SOO guineas, and ho claims one of tho stout est pedigrees to be found in tho land, bo inr> <'ot by Robinson Crusoe from Cocoanut (imp") by Nutbourne from Miss Vivian, by Kittle, son of The Fallow Buck, from Subterfuge, by Sir Hercules Tho litfc knot of New Zealandera pre=ent at FlemiDfjton yesterday must have had a bit tho of it by tho downfall of Nelson in the Australian Cup and ths defeat of Mr G C Stead'? colt Maxim in tne Sires 1. ro ducod Stakes. In the last race of tho day, however Mitrailleuso somewhat com ponsatoi her owner for hia bad lock on Saturday !a»t by annexing the BoiiMe Handicap after a terrific etrugglo with the South Australian owned horse, Tho Levito. Rlaorilandeia would therefore probably K o home with one beam of delight in their countenancea. Nominations for tho three principal oven's attho A.U C. Autumn Meeting cloao t0 ni^'ht- H.ppoka. Dcnedin, fbii day.—The Jockey Club hive ro-civi notice of action for the re covery of £23, invested on Mirel.'a in the Coneola'.ion at the recent meeting.

New Zealand Rifle Association.

Tlie Annual Prize Firms.

(BY IELKOHAI'U.—OWN KKFOKTKU.)

Christchorch, this day. V'esTebuav afternoon was take! up entirely with shootiug at tl.o 200 aud 300 ranges in the Chriatcharch Ci'.izsna' Hatch Ths championship* will not bo decided till Tues day raorrir./. At tho clese cf yesterday's shooting 'ho hißhoifc nggregates for the Kill 3 nnrl Carbine chainpionfhip3 were as follow.-: :— Kiilc Championship. Oiiiiain White. Gordon Aucklhd<l .. .. 25S Captain i.ilt'c, Huli«un, AnckUi.d .. .. -;3 Volunteer Jjliusod. Clnilm ~>- Volimtocrahnw. WoiHn«ton .. .. - i\o Oornoral FalrH. Victoria. Auckland .. .. ils So fieant McKenzio. Blenheim .. .. 213 I.iuute=ant Foster, Wansranui 213 Volunteer Henry. Wan^anui ill C-if.tain PurcoU, Wacganul 210 Captain Bofcws. Blor.htim 239 Serjeant Uuy. Tcmuka j-» Volunteer Love, Wanuaiiiu -o Sergeant KompsUU Talcri '^ Colour-SorKcant Anmodt. Wanganui .. 2iG Serzeact Gray. Chriatehurch gs Lieutenant. Okey. Taranaki 233 S-rKcaQt McCarthy. Duneoln Z32 ' Volunteer WriKht, Kaiapoi . - .. 532 Volunteer l.'ownto Tramca 232 Sergeant ittminAton W'acganul .. .. 231 Carbine Championship. Ser^U Paralow. A Battery, Auckland _ 262 i;:ir.r:ir Wciater. ABaUeri-, Auckiand .. '-'Jii MiCoikin?il«le 231 L cut UifJ'. Wellington 211 smn an Weir. Thamen Xirali 2K ■ca'«au Jl'honey. Wanccnui 212 S:r^t -.Major .-incliir, Christoliurch .. .. 212 Gtianer HeRS. Uunccin '.:« .-eaman Tco'rburo, Thames Navala .. .. 2i7 Ounnor Morrii Ducedin .. .. .. 235 (iuncor Wooller. A ISitterr, Auctlcni .. 2M Trooper J. Watt, Alexiniiru Cavalry .. 234 Gunn r Williams. Wellinston 231 SerKt. Dousall, Ciiriatchurch 23S yennian Benjimen. Aucklana Narala .. 229 Gunner Payne. A Batrery, Auckland .. 228 Gunner Lnrasden, A Battery, Auckland .. 223 Forecasts and Anticipations. Tho interest felt in the probable destina tion of the Champion Belts began to develop odtorday into a kind of mild excitement. With two men leading for the Hide Belt and two more at the head of tho list for the Gar- Inno Belt, Auckland's star waa decidedly in tho ascendant, but tho Southern men and their woll wishere threw doubt on the staying powers of tho leading marks men. Tho shooting at the 200 yards range effected very little alteration in the scores, but at the 300 yards a slight wind, blowing obliquely across the range, applied a test to which ?ome succumbed. Little inspired confidence by his steadiness, while White's cold seemed to all'ecc his shooting. Start ing even, Little and Johnson put up 27 each at 200 yards, and White 26. At SCO yards, Little got 27 more, and thus forged ahead of the Southerner, besides gaining 7 points on White, who sterted with a miss, and made only 20.

For tho Carbine Belt, the interest is cen tered on I'arslow, Webster, Woolley, and McCorkindale. At the first range Webster shook himself free of McCorkindale by scoring: •')(), and placed himself in tho aggregato ono point behind Parslow. Me- Corkindaie made only 2j and Woolley 2b' at .SOO yards. Parslow, with 27, not only recovered his length of luad, but improved it by another point, McCorkindale and Webster making 22 each, while Woolley broke down, getting only 10. Davy (Wel lington) made 51 at tho two ranges, thus coming up. A Rough Night. Lost night quite a raged over the district, aud traces of its presence are shown iv camp by ovorturnod and dis mantled booths, as well a3 by snapped telegraph wires. Tress tolegrama wilt tbero foro havo to be sent into Cnristchurch station, five rsilce distant. As the wind is still high sud across tho range, it has been decided to postpone shooting at the 500 yards range for 'ho Chrbtcburch Citizens' Match, and t;ikt> tho first stage of tha Wan ganui Match for tho Rifle Belt only, instead. Iv consequence of the alteration, tiring did not commuueo till 9 a.m. to-day.

DEVONPORT WATER SUPPLY.

Has tno Waitemata Been Tapped;

The well sunk nt Devonport with tho view of obtaining a water supply for tho district is etil' being tested with a determination to ascertain its ability or othorwiee to supply public requirements. Pumping waa continued last night &rul to-day, and the results are certainly nut cheering to the "well" advocate*. From ti p.m. till 12 midnight the meter registered an averoge output of (i.JOO gallons per hour, but from midnight to 15 a m., Bingularly enough, tho output decroased to an average of 4.000 gallons jer hour. It is remarkable in Lhis connection (hat between 6 p m. and mid night tho tido was flowing, whilst from midnight till 6 a m. it waa on the obb, and tho question is lorcibly raised as to whether tho well supply ia not considerably depend ent upon tho water of the Waitcmata. The water last night was very brackieh, the pumrw then working in about five cr six feet of water. Later on, hon ever, tho well was almost empty, and the water, which was then evidently drawn direct from the spring, was much purer and clearer. It i* intended to con tinuo pumping till to-morrow night, after which full particulars w ill ba laid before the BorougbCouncil for their consideration.

The Greenwood Concert To night.

Abbott's Opera House will doubtless be crowded to-night, not only by the public who appreciate good mutic, but also by critics and others who aro interested in watching the development of musi cal and hutrionic genius. The occa sion is the debut of the Greenwood Family, comprising Mrj Greenwood and her four daughters, Mariobol, Ruby, Nora and Agatha. This is the first of three concoit^ that hive been an nounced by this talented family, and the P -o>*rainme, which appears in another column, L'ivea promise of a treat of no ordinary character. The instrumental pieces (pianoforte and violin) embrace some beautiful and difficult selections, I and the vocal pieces include the Jewel Song from Gounod's "Faust," and the cavatina, "In Questo Simplici, Modesto Aeilo, by Mi«s Mariebel Greenwood; "Masks and i Faces " and "Le Parlate d'Amor " iby Mies Agatha Greenwood. In addition, Mica Mariebel will recite "The Story of a Fa-thful Soul," Mus Agatha, "Edinburgh after Flbdden," and Miss Ruby " Nothing but Cora." This concert, like those of to-morrow and Monday evening, will bo undtr the management of Mis Graenwood, which fact is guarantee of the arranHOments being perfect.

THE NEW YEARS WAY FETE.

Protest Against LarrlMnlsm In tho

Domain.

AT tho ord nary meeting of the City Council held laet evening, complaint was made by tho Secretary of the Auckland Sunday in tlia Domain on New Years Day. It wa> pointed out that the Sunday school Union of tho larrikinism permitted Schojl Union had, by permission of the Council, held an annual teatival in tho Domain on New Year's Day—a festival which has beon a source of great pleasure to the children and of considerable interest to their parents and friends. For two or three years past the pleasure of this annual demonstration has been greatly interfered with by the conduct of bands Of lads and young 'women, who have done everything they could tq render it impos eible for tho children to enjoy themselTea without molestation, and whoso actions ■ and language, apart from the actual interference of which tho ycung people have had to complain, are 01 such a character that, unless something can be done to prevent a recurrence of the annoyance, ihe Union will not again take part in the festival, and will thus pro tect their scholars from ■ contaminating j influences. Complaints were also made of the presence in tho Domain, close to the ground where some of the schools camped, of the booths of acrobatß of a very low class. Tho Committee of the Union recognise that, tho Domain being public property, aU clashes have an equal right to use it pro npi-ly and do not desire to pat forward any claim, or request, that the} may have the B.Mo ri"ht to use it for even one day in the year ; "but they feel that the 3,000 or more children who annually tako part in tho fes tival aro a sulliciently importank portion of the community deserving of some con- Bidorntion. They therefore asked the Council to aesist in remedying tho evil. The Mayor said that tho complaint was a well-founded ono. The remedy was to eup ply policemen. Or Goldio eaid that with reference to the acrobats performing, the Council granted thorn permission, and took money from them to allow them to act. A great many other things could have been stopped by tho Council's officials. Tho Mayor stated that recently an order had been issued that, all moneyn received in the way referred to thould pass through the hands of tho Town Clork. Crs. Crowtber uud Pbiilipps were of opm ion that the Sunday-school children had aa much claim on tho sorvicas of the police as had the Ellerelie racecourse, which appeared to uiako great demands upon their services. Cr. Atkin oleo spoke in -support of the application ; and Cr. Garratt pointed out that protection should bo afforded totheSt Patrick's Day fete. The matter was referrod to the Legal Committee.

Caught by Flood in a Sewer.

Narrow Escape of Four Men.

[BY lIXEUB.U'H — PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dcnedin, Thursday. A VEBY heavy fall of rain, which was ac companiod by distant thunder, took place this aftorncon, and nearly lei to the loss of life. 11 r Williams, City Engineer, Mr Cuthbcrt, C.E., of Christchurch, Mr R. Hay, C.E , and a Corporation employee named Sandiiande, went into the main sewer to inspect it in connection with a lawsuit arising out of the late floods, and befure tho man on tho lookout could give them warning a taemendouß downpour of rain commenced. In a few Eecoads an immense body of water was finding ita way into tno cower from tho hills, and this reached tho party io tho sewer while they were about 200 yarda from the entrance. The water rose from a few inches to about five feet. It wae with the utmost difficulty that the party dept themselves from being swept ell' their feet by the rushing water, and they were becoming weaker and weaker by tho absence of fresh air, which had no room lo circulate. They stuck together, and by caaging to the top and Bides they managed to hold on till the man hole was reached. A last fioal effort pre vonted them being swept pait, and Hay clambering on tho Ehoulders of the others, managed to get out, and the rest were assisted out in a pitiable plight. They re ceived many severe bruises, and were tho roughly exhausted. No dangerous results are anticipated. Sandilands suffered most; he is a short m%n, and the water was up to hia ebin. Hay managed, time after time, to keep hi-n from being swept away.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(by telkukaph — owk correspondent.)

Wellington", this day.

Hon. Mr Ballaxce, accompanied by Mr Lewis, hia private eecrotary, left for Auck land this mornUe to attend the native meeting at Bay of Islands. Mr Dargavillo had an interview with the Premier this morning respecting the settle ment of lands North of Auckland. A Warden Blamed. The Mines Department arc surprised at ths conduct of Mr Warden Strat ford iv advising tho miners of the Thames not to purchase copies of the new Mining Act and Regulations, which are being cold at 3s 6d, and I under etand that he will be culled upon for an ex planation. Retrenchment. It is rumoured that all adult messengers in Government buildings at Wellington are to be replaced by boye, the object being re trenchment in salaries. Thames Affairs Colonel Fraser and Mr Brodie, who have been down hero fur over n week on business connected with Thames Drainage Board, have had several interviews with* the Min ister of Mines, but so far aw 1 can learn have not met with the success thoy anticipated. It is understood that they intend to make further efforts to induce tho Government to assist the Board. They will probably re turn to Auckland at the end of next week. Medical School at Auckland. Sir G. M. O'Korko moved the following important motion at tho meeting of tho Univcr ity Senate yesterday: — " That in order to encourage medical study at Auckland, the Senate of the Now Zealand University will recognise the instruction given in tho medical school established by tho Council of Auckland University College, the staff of which at preeent consists of a professor of ! ihsmistry, a profeeror of biology and a ! lecturer on anatomy ; that this recognition ' should for tho present only extend to the Sf»t year's study for the medical professor ship, and should bo granted on rnmo such system as that under which the Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities recognised the Otago Medical School iv its, eaTly days ; that tho Senate beiiavea that if this Uni versiiy recognises tho Auckland Medical School, ita EtudeDts ran then complete their medical curriculum either at Orago, Dunedin, or at those Home universities to to which tho Council cf Auckland University College has applied for recognition." The rnotioc «a? negatived by 11 to 7. The Appeal in the Hall Case, Tha Chief Justice and Judges liohmond a d Johnston 'onvo to attend the Court of Appeal at Giiii-tchurch on Muuday. A Government Defaulter. A c;iU has been made under the Govern ment Officers' Quarantine ikefc of 1870 of 3d per ctut. to replace the defalcation of Kobert Jones, ssrsing in the Customs De partment. Tha amount was £119 0s Id.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, FIUDAY, MARCH 4, 1887,



HAND SEWN BOOTS, specially suit tbla for tho warm weathor, light and easy, giving great comfort to those afllicted with tender feet.—WAl. MILLKR & SON High street. Prices slightly over Imported artiolo



OPLEKDID VALUE IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Strong Flannel, 73d yard Wide width Moegiol Flannel, 131 dyd Grand assortment of i'lannela at lowest prise Floorcloth, Oft wide, la lid yd Coats'a bast 2Ooyds Cotton Reels, la doz Girlb' and Woman's Hose, from Did pair Men's Socks, from 3d pair Very largo assortment Dntton?, Id per doz Ij^ns Lace Curtains, 2d 3U pair Short Blind Net, 2J4 Ucol White Ca'ico, 2)d ; C'rawdaon'a Calico. 3Jd Nice Assortment Now Black Jorseys Meu'a Strong Cotton Shirt?, from la Strong Union ditto, 2s 6d Men's good Fa<?ct Coats 7a 6d (former price, 21s) Men's Strong Coats, 5s tfd: Boys' do. very cteip Mcn'3 good Hard Black Felt Hats, 3s tid Job Lot Men s and Boys' Felt Ua's. from la Men's Brown Cotton Singlets, la6d Mon'e Pants, Is 9d Nico Stock of Tweed?, very much reduced Cheap Blankets Largo Lot of liemnante in great variety, at vory low prices. At Wm. R. BRIDGMAN'S CHEAP CLEARING CASH SALE, 258, Ufi'Eß Quken-bt. SPECIALLY CHEAP LIN ES AT KJ QOOKSOV3 LONDON ARCADE. 5 quires (120 sheets) gocd Cream Ruled Note Paper for 6i : Envelopes to match, 6d per 100 : Kau de Cologne, 23 bottle for la. or 5s 6d bottle for 3s 6d : Toilet Vineear, 3* 6d bottle for 28, or la smaller size; Dinner Hots (iX pieces), hand some pattern?. 25j : Tea Sets (10 pieces), china, handsomely nilr, 12a 6d the set; Breakfast Sets, china and gilt, 15a ; Dessert 8»tB. 15» : Chamber Sets handsome patterns, 12s fd; Toilet Sets, 3s 6d; elegant Cut-glass Scent Bottles, nickel silver tops, 1b M; Sterling Silver Jewellery, marvellously cheap; Nickel Silver Clock?, good time-kecp'r.*, 5b each; White-hardle Table Knives, riveited. Is Cd the J-dozen: Whlte hindle Oessert Knives, rivettcd. 3s 9d the 4 dozon ; Black-handle Knives and Fork?, strong «nd Rood, 3s tho J dozen pairs ; Uread Knlvoa, 9d each ; Toys in endless variety arranged on Btalla — 33, (id. and In each article ard up wards. For Birthday. Wtddiog. or any Pre senta, no place in Auckland like the London Arcade for Variety end Cheapness. Price list on application. — Note Address: GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. 210, Queen-streat (opposite McArthnr's Warehouse.) Ci ARLICK AND i~IRANWBLL Wish to direct attention to their Stock of rtURTAIN3.-127 different pattern! in Tap \j eatry, CrotonDß. Guipnre, Cor bore. Scotch and Nottingham Laoe, Leno and Madras Muslin from Ss 9d to 50b per pair. A Special Line: SO pairs of Tape bound Curtains, 3yds long, is id per pair. CRETONNES An immense stock of SlnuU and Double Twill Crepe, Rep and Sateen Cretonnes. A JOB Lint of BORDERED Rep Cretonnt for Curtains, lOd per yd; ordinary price. Is fid, BLANKETS. -Our present Stock, purchased previous to the advance in wool, will be sold at Old Prices: Single from 9s 6d per pair ; Double, lit (JED QUILTR, SHKRTING, and Upholster- L> I lr.K Material In Groat Varlety.- CaKUCK AND CKANWKLL. 1 NLAID TILK LI.NOL.KUM. I G. and C. hare L imported a large quantity of th« IMPI'.OVKD make of Linoleum, thn PATTKRN of whloh will NOT WEiiR OUT. It has been tested in Public Buildings in London and Australia during the past four yeare, and gives ths *reatost aat!«factlon.-QAR- LlCIi AND CRANWJCIiti, Bolt Agents, PERAMBULATORS. — Groat TarletT, Cheaper than ever. Four wheeled Amerloan, from 2ts. English, Colonial, and German. Wa are clearing off the best pat terns in German at cost prlne.— BARLICK AND CIUNWILL CARPBTB,— Wi have already received *4 vicea from manufacturers of the advance in price of Carpets, but we shall Sell at OLD CHKAP BATES till th» adranoeu Koodi arrive. QABLIOK At?O~ORA]fWIH •BNKR&Ii HOU3S FURNISHBRB, QUBEIT-ITBBBT. AUOBXUTD, pT O R S A" I E, Thfl following KXTRAOKDJN4BY BiII (JAINS at FERNANDEZ'S, Newtoi. :-l case of Men's Real Pith Hairnets, 2i Bd each, honootlr worth 10b ; Men's Servioable Dark rweedSniti (complete), for la'.rcduced from'ss. Men's Strong Working Shirts with Collars, Is 6d each, uau.il price, 2s 6d. Coloured Moleßkin Trousers for working aien, 3a lid a pair; Good Quality Large White Blankets 1)1M each, worth 7a 6d ;10 dozen Boys' Black Felt Hats, la eaob, lormer price 2a ilfo : £1,C03 worth of General Drapery and Olothing at a Reduction of from 5a to 103 In the 2. The jetton I am almcst giving away my Gooi»is became I am t'ylng to give up—l "■KKNANDEZ, Draper. Karjnirahape R"ad. r\ISEASES~OF THERYE AND EAR Mr HUMPHREY HAINKS, Fellow of the ft'j) al Coll'igo of Surgni/Bs, Edinburgh. &0., late resident Houae Surgeon to the National Kio md Bar loflrmary, Dublin—having oevoted a eegthened period, bot:i on the Continent and in he United Kingdom, to the study of Diseases jo; uliar to the Kyes and Bars, can now be con «ilt;a for tne same at the residence of Dr C. H. lalnes, Princes-Btreet, Albert Park, Auckland. Honrs of Consultation. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. DR. J. MURRAY MOORE, M~s^ M.R C.S. Hours for Consultation :II to p.m., at Pond's Homosopathio Pharmacy. 153. Queen-street; 2 to 3 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m., at Residence. Lower Symonds street. Telephone 130. Vaccinations at Pond's, 1 p.m., TUBSDAX and FRIDAY. a'mateurTathletic club.— £3L Fbah-coloured Jersejs and Undershirts Is lid, 3a 6d. 8s lid ; Boys' and Youths' Ftntbal ferseys, la lid.—J. M. McLachlan. 222. Queens: rjiHE road which CarlyieThas taken Is a A-,, rontfL by which German Ideas become English. By it the two nations are sistera. He soeaks like Goethe, of the spirit which weaves aterr ally the living robe of divinity. He 6peaks ike Fichte, of the divine myeticism of the vorld, that unity of Nature which is arrived at oy dint of reasonlogn onrt abstraction?. Beoefl :ent Naiure Krauts to suifoiers ffom breaches of r?J if w' t^B bpalth. vis DccominK lets rayetorioup. Th-) antidote tot the bane Is cloea at hand ~ * ucalypiub •lobulus. The Fiery Foe is doing its work Ihe healing properties nf this wonderful aeent MENT. Its action is truly anrprif ing. AICKItJ, yueer-strcet, is the maker. c



Who? When ■> Wlat sOritznci? Jini] Ti:crc will not l>p any excur*tun uf the An.kla'd Fi-hirg Club to-mo row. 'Jhoiext will Ijc duly innounced. NVe be^ to call the atlentbu of artist?, dtiiughtbiiipn and others, to tUo adroitisemeDt o£ the Auckluad Atie:suin. in another column, la \7h:chtlio!' ott'sro pn^e of two guineas (or the beii design [or a att el dir.