COMING EVENTS.

I Meetings, &c„ To-night. , Rosdlne roo-n. View Road-Annual Mooting of Mt. Kden Chess Club, 7.3.1. Freemasons" K»ll-Union Lodgo of Mark Master Masons, 7.30. Religious Meeting in tho Tent on Surrey Hills Estate, Poasonby Road, 7.30. Rota of Justices at Police Court. March 9—J. Gilmour and R. H. Hammond. Auction Sales Tomorrow. S. Cochrano and Son-Household Furniture, Boo's, Guns, Revolvers, otc., 11. G. Lewis—Hardware, Ironmongery, otc, 11. Hunter Se Nolan (Pukokoho Yarde) — Cattle, eta., 12. T. M. Jackson—Cabinet-makers' Tools, &o , 11. W. Garrett-Fruit, Produce, &o, 10.30

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Mails will close as under i—

This Da's. For Mongonui, per Saucy Kate, at 1 p.m. Por To Anau, as follows :— For China. Japan. Suez, and Continent of Europo, at 3 p.m. For Australian Colooles and United King dom, via Brindisi or Naplos (psr Orient steamer), for loiters, etc., specially so prepaid and addressed, at 4 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and nowspapers, at 3 p.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne only at I 20 p.m. United Kingdom mail will be duo in London on April 20. For Gisborne and Napier, per Australia, at D p in, fc"ur Wangarel Heads. Pama, Walpu, Whan- Sjjjrel, Kamo, and Mangapal, per Wellington, For Thames, per Kotukn, at 5.30 p.m.

Wednesday, 9th inst. F^ K2'ik^y' Aongatete, Tauranga. Opotiki. etc., via Thames, per Rotomahana, at 11 a.m. nil LTJo^andel, per Coromandol. at 11.30 a.m. war Thames, per Rotomahana, at 11.30 a.m. rwi" w. fi? montll ahd Southern ports, per ureti, at 3.15 p.m. iLJE an?1 wai' Ha'Karu, and Kaiwaka, per Kn'iy. at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Thursday, 10th inst. Flona°at Pa ZT°7' Tfyphena' and Okupu, per B'?^^ wo ™' ?? Kapa, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a m. tomSESXS* N?P' er, a°d Southern ports, per Kotomabana. at U a,m. l;,™™ 0£- Unit?? Kingdom. Continent of taSfSRS ?i' T la de Janeiro and Plymouth E^ 1"11' at 12 ,30 Pm- For Continonc ot i^lV^S 3, R j noao- Monoy ordors, registered at t^U a"d uewsjaDcrs. at Ua m. Lato letter at 1 p.m. United Kingdom maU will bo duo at Plymouth, 21st April. Tp, mlandFrißndlylßlandß- per Arawat' l. at

Fkiday. I lth Inst. For Groymouth, per Herald, at 11 a.m. iL "j'in?Hl and Sonthorn Ports, per Hawoa, w^yort.iat,?raftOTarr,™l°£Marlpo3a. S^Sl tS 1,L aa c 9l0"'ps. por Mariposa, Imme diately after arrival from Honolulu. (Signed) S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

Chtof Post-ofHoo. An Jkland,

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

SUHBKT.—This ovonlng, 6.21. Sonkiss.—To-morrow morning. 5.56. MOON s Aas -Full mooa, 10th, S.U a.m,

HIGH WATER.

ni«iK" W' evening, 613; ta-morrow

Manukao ' Hkads—This evening, 8.53: to morrow morning, 9.15. *mimr* HsiDu This evening, 0.53 ;to marrow morning. 1015. «.<*>.■«

ARRIVALS.

TODAY.

(.honor, schooner, from Duuedin 1. asle Guy, biiganlino. frum Oa-nnru i,' n"n"hana, 0.c., Carry, from eytlney Wellington, s n , Stupbenaon. from Whaugurei Biucy Kate, schr, Bathirst, from Mongonui

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVJOJJNG.

Arawats, s.s., Cromarty, for Russell Cliusui»n. s b., Faniuhar. for RusHell I cia. 0.8., Amodc i. lor Tauranga Caelmefurd. s s„ Coltings, for Opotiki TOD ,Y. Fljetwing, schooner, for tho Islandj

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Rotomahana, from Thameß, to day, 10 p.m. Uoromandei. rrotnCorooiandal, to-day.op.m. lona, from Mercury Bay, Thursday Enterprise, from Tnatnes. to day. 1.30 p.m. Clansman, from Russoll. Friday Herald, from Uiriymouth, due Dougias. from Ohiwa. to-morrow Janet Nicoll, from South Sea Islands. April 2 Hawca (at Onehuogat, from South, Thursday Mariposa, from San Francisco, Thursday night

IMPORTS.

Per Rotomahana-20 cas s fruit, 20 rases fish, lib qr-lngois tin, and a lew packages sundries.

The barque Celostia entored outwards al Sydney for Auckland on tho Ist Inst.

Th..W«™ H',«J„. .^w-Vcoolnr uh-JUtf uary 7, with hor windlass disabled.

Thet as. DougUs left Opitiki for Auckland, via. Obiwa, at 1 p.m. yesterday, and should arrive hero to-morrow.

The R.M.S.Ruapchu coiuploted tho discharge ol Auoiiand cargo yesierday aftsrnoon, and to day was loading rapidly under the Bupe.intcn daace of Captain N earing, stovedorc.

jilbo schooner Waitemats, which arrived at Sydney from Kaipara an Fecruary 22, reported having carried away her foretopsail during a heavy squill oa tho 18th Inst.

The barque Altair, which visited this port a short timo ago, from Cossaok WA. bound for ljjadoo, pu-. into Algoa Bay on January 11, for a fresh supply of wator. vVhllst in the bay she lost an anchor and quantity of chain.

The Sydney "Evening News" refers to the introduction of tho electric light on the Auck- UndandNorth Shore Ferry Company'ssteaniers, and quotes tho same as a good oxample to Australian Companies.

The ship Hallowe'en, a well-known trader to these colonies, has bocomo a total wreck. The Hallowe'en, under tho command of Captain Douton, homeward bound from Foochow with a onrgo ot tea went on shoro at the Sewer Mil s Sandß, Salcombe, at 7 30 p m. on January the 17th. One man was drowned.

- The Wellington, from Whangarei. brings the following passengers Messrs Marshall. J. Coatts, U. Fortsr, McMillan, Carter, Trioker, McLood, Ruthorfjrd. O'Oarrol, Rogers, Lewis, Brown. Wnitelaw, J. B. Rowleßland, T. W. Hue t, Ferguson, Mann, liyman, J. Heybar. J. Henley. Sutaerland. Weaver, McMlnes. Marton, Knox, lir. and Miss Konderdlne, Mrs East, Mlaj Low, Mrs Rowlcsland, Mrs Wllßon.

THE ROTOMAHANA.

Tho 8.8 Rotomahana arrived from Sydney at 8 a.m. to-day. Passcngets for Auckland: Mr and Mrs Sangiter, Mr aad Mrs A. a.'. Fell, Mes dames Stichbury and Infant, Casey and 2 child ren. Jennings. Kosb, Misses Jennings Stucrt, Crockett (1). Msjor Browne. Captain Mol.eod, Dr. and Allen -Wilson, Messrs T. E. Mont gomery. W. H. Moyle, H. G Embersau, J. B. Gayland. H. O. Palmer, C. Fisoher, W. ftu irt, and 17 steerage. For Southern ports: Mr and Mrs Barker and family, Mr and Mrs ti. Thomson, Mrs Montague, Mr Ast'.ey. and 15 steerage. Too Rotomahana left the Now Zea land Wharf. Sydney, at 1.2) p.m. on Sod, and rlearad tin hoads at 5 p in. Breasted iho Three Kings at 10 15 am. on 7th, rounded the North Oapeat3p.m., and passed Tiritlri at 6.30 a m. on I Bth. Experienced fresh oastcrly winds and I line woiihor. We are indebted to Mr Mo- I Klllop, purser, for customary favours.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The Oretl left Hokianga last night. She will Rrrive early to-morrow morning, and leave again rarae day at 5 p m. for New Plymouth, Wanraaui, and Nelson.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Hei.ensvii.le, thia day, — Arrived : Caber feldh barque, from Melbourne. Inading :At Kaukapakapa, Yolsude ; at Porr. Albert, Barcy Pratt: at Helonsville, Jolian Broderscn ;at tltainatea. Areola ; at Te Koouru. Zodiac and Murinion ; at Aratapu, Troa, barque, loaded.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Albany, this day —Tho a s Valalta arrived ye<t:rday, with the following New Z alaud pas sengers:— Mr and Mrs Deport, Messrs Hum phries, Bollingham. Mulllns, Goodail. Horjford, iVcoda, UUgmboheam, Martin, and Row.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening) Stab Office, this day,

MKRSftS Arthur and Budule repprt a good bmiccsa done in the fruit and pioduce depart ment. ; early in tho week the supply ot fruit was smaller than for some woeks. but the quantity en ore! for Fridu's Bale was quits as large ts brforo. Priceß lor eoaie of th > better kinds a lUtlo higher. Potatoes ara very small, end prices ruie low. Onions in fairdemand. Bacon: Sio first class entered ; Bocoad clssi and Interior difficult to work off at low prices. The same can hi >aid a3 regards batter. C' eese : The sipply Is still beyond demand. Poultiyin small supply, slightly alviincul v., p i K!) entered. Monday: **alo ef train at nur. A coat attend »: o*. Prlc p is Follows : Kananns, Jd to ljd ot lb ; apples.! to Id ; pear». id to ljd ; teaches, 2Jd niji icr ib; plums. Id 10 3d : uuLa-es, lid ; winn-inelcii". 2< St to 4? tit doz • ■ j or.im». Jd; potatoes. Is 3d to Is 6d ; bran, lid btshel; oa s, •jida. Wednesday ; tale of produce, fruit, ccc. atma't. Well at Undid; a large, bntii.ess done at ostisfict>ry pric;?. Onion 3. £1 to 3d: pota to 5.2i9.i t)4s6d:sniall potatoes,ls2d; butter inferior, ljd lo 2d: kumeras, 3s, 2s (il; hacon and bams, interijr, ijl to ljd; honey. 3d ,- bran 111 bushel: young fowls, 9d to lOd ; ducks lid ; nmanae, ljd : app'ei. jl to 2d j pears, 3d to 2i ; plums. 2Jd to 1}I: cam:onn. 3d: grapes ljd to 234; water melons, is 3d rer dozen' Friday, market day: Ba>e of poultry, produce etc. A largo quantity if stuff was entend and a fair attfnlarca throughout. Tho s-ile con tlnundnntlls xp.m..aod prices vera satisfactory conside ing taestitoot the market. Fowls, laid to la lid each ; chicks, 8d to la; Spaniah. Is 61 to 2s 91; duck". Is 3d to is 7d ; pigeons, id to 9d : potatoes, Is 61 to isti per owt; kum-.ru 2s d per own pumpkins, 5s per owt; piemelone 2b 8d to Ss 2d; marrows. 3s to U 2d per owt; cabbage, la to Is 91 per sack ; bsans. ¥ji ncr peel ; ilmbarb. 2a t> 4a per doz aoplea, Jl to ?Jd vr lb; pears, S1 to 11 per lh; -lun n. 'JM I" M per Ib ; graphs' 2d in 31 twrlb; figa. 2Jd to 2id rer r!o^; passim f ro lt 2j4iozii per dcs; qtiitn-o'. id to ljd perlb'- l;moo». 1161 to 2s prrdcz; oat<, 2i (it par bus hel; brau, lid u.r bubal; sharps, 63 per 100 ---ohatt 2a to 23 Gd per sacs.; blßouita, ljd to GJd' ?u^'R? 3lJ'' ldto s*d vn lb; choose,, 2Jdto Hi per lb ; bacon and hams, 31 to 7d; tea bores 22a to 2M; hair-chesta. Is 2d to la SHFm?Tb • •ngar, 3d to Sjd per lb; coffee, con'

foctlonory. 6Jd ; boiled lollies. 4Jd; honey, in tine, Jd to 3Jd- sections, 5d to 6Jd.

THIRD EDITION. RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING.

(BVTELEOHAriI.—OWN KEPORTKR.)

RESULT

RIFLE AND CARBINE

CHAMPIONSHIPS.

CAPTAIN WHITE WINS THE

RIFLE KELT.

aicCOKIiIJVDALE WINS THE

CARBINE BELT.

(11V TELEGRAM! —OWN REPORTER.) CimisTcnußtir, 4 p.m. RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP. Capt. White, Gordon Rifles, Auckland 476 Captain Little, Hobson Company, Auckland 473 Johnston, 463 ; Okoy, 459 ; Rogora,(Blen heim), 454. CARBINE CHAMPIONSHIP. McCorkindalo 478 Parslow ... ... ... ... ... 465 Webster 462 Howe ... 462 Thorburn 447 In firing off the tio Web3tor got third place. Team Challenge Match (Teams) —To bo fired for by representatives of Volun teer companies in New Zealand, each team to consist of five members. Ranges : 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards. Seven ehots per man at each range. Prizes : Ist team, ±50; 2nd, £30; 3rd, £25 ; 4tb, £20 ; oth, £15 ; 6th, £10. Total, £150. The following aro the scores for the first three ranges : — Victoria Rifles.—Captain Cooner. 6li; Ser geant Lee, 71: Corporal Fairs, tl!: Volunteer Handlor, 73: Volunteer Rout. 80. Total, 372. Thames Bangers.—Kergt. Gentry, 65: Vol. Downlc, 71; Capt. Lucas, 68; Col-Serge. Inglis, 78 i Vol. Clark, 65. Total. 347. Dunedin City Guards —Lieut Crawford, 71; Corpl. Norman. 72; Vol. Provo, 68; Hergt. McCarthy. 67; Vol. Richardson, 67 Total 315. Wanoanui City Rifles (£l).—St rgeant Moos»man, 66 ; Flygor, 71; Volunteer Love. 71; Captain Purnell, 73; Sergeant Parkes, 67— 311. Gordon Rifles.—Captain White. 65; Vol. White. 66; Sergt. Tailor, 03; Vol. Taylor. 63; Lieut Leigh 75 Total. 339. Wanganui Rifles (£l).—Foster, 71; Col.- Sergt Aamodt. 73; Sergt. Remington, 59 ; Vol. Ohurton, 62; Vol. Ilnghes, 72. Total: 337. Riverton Kifles (No. 1 team) — Captain Acheson. 77 : Corporal Stevens. 60 ; Surgeant Winter, 78 ; Vol. Forsyth, 61; Lieut. Robinson, 58. Total. 337 Kaipoi Rifles.—Volunteer Halller, 70 ; Cor poral Piorco, 72 ; Volunteer E. Wright, 61 : Vol udtco." M. Wright, 06; Corp ral Simptian 71 Total. 335. Waikari Kifles (Duncdinl. — Volantoer Da ztol, 73 (£ ) : McßoaUi, 58 ; Sergeant Sontee. 65: Corporal McMcekto, 51; Sergeant Jones, S3. Total, 333. Blenheim Rifles.—Captain lagers 61; Ser geant, Chuck, Gi; forgoant McKonzte. 70. Cor poral Haddock, 65; Volunteer Harding, 62, Total, 333. ItANGioitA Rifles—Volunteer Tyler, 66; Voluu oer. McKay. 70 : Volunteer Gulliver. 58 ; Volunteor Ilumnhrlus. CD; Volunteer Jaellng, 65. Total. 318 Wellington Gcabds.—Vol. W. Balllnger, 61; Col.-Sergu Hales 70; Vol. Aster, 57; Vol. thiw. 69; Vol A. Bollinger, 71. Totai: 328. CiinisTciittitcii Rifles.—Corpl. Sandford.6l: Lieut. Hawley, 62; Sergt. Matk, 7C; Corpl. Thompson, 66; Corpl Sootr, 62 Tot-1. 326. North Dunedin mifeks.—Corpl. Mc^ab, 76; Corpl. Hutchison. 01: Vol. Blaok. 61; Vol. Hutchison, 67 ; Sorgt. Morris. 60. Total, 326. CnmsTcnußcn Reskhvk COrfPS.—Volunteer LtWis. 79; Sergeant Kin t, G3; Sergeant Ma aob, 70; Volunteer Miles, 51; Volunteer Bruger, 55; Total, 318. Woodville Rifres.—Captain Moore, 70; Captain Loveday, 72; Captain Nioholson, 59; Volu- toer Rathtoue, 52; Volunteer Loveday, 58. Total 311. Wellington City Rifles.—Sergt. Button, 58; Col. Moore, 52; Vol Cato, 61 ; Corpl. Jack son. 61: Sergt. Madely, 53 Total: 298. Riverton Rifles (Jad team).— Sergeant Mc- Kenzlo. 65; Corporal Lion, 66; Volunteer Hancock, 65 ; Corporal McKay, 41; Volunteer Nelson, 56. Total. 296. . Invercargill Rifles.—Co'our-Sergoant Pat terson, 61; Sergt. Cumberbeach. 6u; Lieut. Hawkins, 50 ; Sergt. Crowther, 53 ; Vol. Mur doch, 70. Total, m. The 500 yards range will not be taken until late this afternbon. Carbine Teams' Aggregates. QlslaSccTJ"^ aro ; — yds yds yds 209 300 100-Tl. Auckland Artillery .. 110 101 110—330 Port Chalmers Artillery .. 12-1 99 109—336 Wellington AtttUery .. ..135 96 102—333 Alexandra Cavalry .. . 137 91 87—315 Lyttclton Artillery .. ..121 89 84—293 Napier Artillery .. ..131 ,9 86-297 Prlzo Money. Wellington, £111 (of whioh Wanganul's share it £55) ; Canterbury, £71; "Marlborough, £32; Taranafci. £20 ; Hawke's Bay, £16 ; Westland, £2 ; Nelson, £1.

WANGANUI RACES.

Wanganui, this day. The weather is splendid for the first day's meeting of the Wanganui Jockey Club. Tbe course is in grand condition and the attendance is good. It is merely a fluke that there are any press representative on the ground, the local papers at one time seriously considering the advisability of boycotting tho Club owing to tho studied discourtesy of the Commit tee, who at first refused to grant the privi leges for the efficient reporting of the meeting. Their conduct is in striking contrast to that of other clubs on the coast. For the Cup, British Lion and Cinderella have been scratched. First Handicap Hurdle Race of lOOsovs; about 2 miles and a distance. Mr J. Driscoll's Reputation, Bet 101b ... 1 Mr McGuinness's Bluebell, Bst 71b ... 2 Mr Powdrell's Germaine, 10st 61b ... 3 Master Agnes, The Druid, Freebooter, Auctioneer, Pathfinder, and Landseor also ran. Dividends :£5 10s; outside, £8 10s. Time, 4min 14£aec. Wanganui Cup Handicap of SOOaovs ; second horse to receive 50sovs from the stakes ; distance, 2 miles. Silonco • .. l Lady Norah 2 Rumour ... 3

TAE CAIN MURDER CASE.

Sitting of the Appeal Court.

(BY TELEGBAPH— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Chkistchdkoh, this day. The Appeal Court met here today, to consider the legal point reserved in the Hall caee. Mr Chapman opened the proceedings by reading the case as staled by Mr Justice Williams, and cited the authorities on which the evidence was admitted ac essential in

tbe opinion of the judge to establish tbe administration of antimony by the prisoner. Had it not been admitted, he would probably have told the jury in the case on what they could safely act, A memo, put in paid that the Council should be per mitted to refer to the language used by tbe judge thereby, also roueing the question of the correctness of the dirjction. Mr Chapman went on to read the news paper report tf the summing up. The gist of Mr Chapman's argument was that the evidence was not admissible, as the acts refenod to were to prove the case under investigation, and not subsequent. lie the possible accidental administration, Mr Julios Johnson pointed ott that what was before the ji.ry was not accidental administration by Hall, but by somebody. His Honor further remarked that the only question was the possible connection of one crime with another.

Mr Justice Richmond : The principle you have to meet is whether two offences can be so connected together that evidence of one can be taken to be evidence in the other.

j Mr Chapman put the following hypothe ! sis : - Supposing a Bank were robbnd and only two could hive committed the act, and were dismissed in the case of the death of the innocent party could evi dence be given that the other man had com mitted a similar robbery previouslyr Mr Justice Johnston said: lam free to admit that in the present state of the land such evidence would be inadmissable.

At this stage tho Court adjourned. So far as could be jadged at present, tbe argument will occupy at least two days. Alter the recess, Air Chapman went on citing tho Palmer forgery case, in which the jury were directed to exclude from their miida the evidence of other forgeries and discreditable circumstances.

Mr Justice Johnston : That was only the Attorney-General's view, and dce3 not bind us.

The learned counsel entered into a variety o! caeoa on record at great length.

LATEST CABLES.

(SPECIAL MESSAGE.) "Invlnclbles" In Ireland. London, March 7. - Several" Invinciblcs" have returned to Ireland. Sculling Hatch. Hanlan will forward to the " Sportsman" articles of the match with Beach, which is to be rowed on the Nepoan River for £500 a-eide. Tho United States and Hawaii. London, March 7. The session of the United States Con gress has closed. The treaty with Hawaii has not been testified. Moro Coercion Wanted. Sir G. Trevelyan, in the course of debate, condemned the want of vigour shown by the Government in dealing with Ireland. Hanlan and Gandaur. Hanlan and Gaudaur have made a match for 2nd May for a purse of 30,000 ('/dollars), and the Championship of America. Both will visit Australia aftorwards. Served Thorn Bight. Fourteen Russians were killed in the rising at Rustchuk. Burmese Submission. The Burmese Woon Tho Isoba has sub mitted to tbe British. Austria and Russia. E. Affonyi is urging Count Kalnoky not to wait to be asked if Russia is preparing to invade a state contiguous to tho monarchy. The Bulgarian Regency. The " Fremdenblatt" insists that the mission of the Bulgarian Regency is now fulfilled, and urges it to resign.

Births.

BATKR-On Maroh Gth, tbe wifo o! C. Baler of a son.

Marriages.

BRADFORD-BALL.-On tho sth March, at SI. Matthew's. Ilelensvllle, by tho Rev. J. Farley. Edward Bradford, late of Barking, Essex, lo Adeline Mary, ripest daughter of Win. Oram Ball, Etti, of Dunedin.

Deaths.

BRLU-On March 7, at her rraldonop. Mary strcot. Monnt Eden, Kditb Mary, beloved daughter of Thomas end Elisabeth Doll; aged 7 months 10 day*. Private Interment.

GRAHAM. —On March 7, at hor residence, Wellirgtonstreet, Mary Estolla, tho infant daughter of Thomas C Graham ; aged 7 months —" Thames Star" pleaeo copy. Tho funeral will lravo for Sjmonrls street Cemetery to morrow (Wednesday), at 3 30 p.m. HAINKS.-On March 1, at the reaidonco of Mr James Cliff, Pap*roa, Mary, relict of tho lato George Haines, Pahi, Kaipara ; aged G7 years. lIEAPS.-On Bth M3roh, at his parent's resi dence. Duke-street, Freeman's Bay. Albert George, infant son of Thomas and Agues Heaps ; aged i months. Private interment.

CLAFKB.—On February 25. at Whangapoua. Mary HUzabeth. the dearly beloved ohild of John Nelson a"d Margaret Clarke ; aged 1 year and 6 months. WISEMAN.-On March 5, at tho rosldonco of her father. Lincoln-street. Ponßonby, Edith Alice, third daughter of Mr Georgo Wiseman; aged 2 years and 1 months.—Chrlstchurch papers please copy.

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1887.

For tha cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong: that needs resistance. For the future in the distance, And the popd that -we can do.

Russia, so far, is not showing any particu ar eagerness to interfere in Bulgarian affairs, and it may therefore be concluded that she does not ccc her way clearly, either because of her external treaty rela tions or of her internal troubles. There is just tbe bare possibility of tho Czar electing to adopt a system of domestic reform in preference to a policy of foreign aggression. A mysterious and sensational atory has been going tho rounds about tbe finding of an anonymous letter ad dressed to the Czar, calling upon him to fulfil bis father's promise of bestowing a constitution on Russia, and warning him of unpleasant consequences in caso of his neglect. He seems to havo taken the ad vice in good part, as if the missive had had a supernatural origin, -and it is alleged that he has determined to honour his father's memory by carrying out the promised re form ; and to begin by summoning a Parliament to assemble at Moscow. Tho effect of this would be to annihilate Nihilism as a disturbing force in the Empire; but although the war party would have to remain quiescent for a few years, they would very soon work up tho spirit of Panslavism, and enter upon a Turkish cam paign backed up by the patriotism of the whole of the Russian people. Present indi cations are that Russia is going to con tent herself with looking on at the disintegration of tho Balkan Principalities through mutual jealousies and animosities. The professed friend of the Slavs is doing her best, as she has done before with suc cess, to incite internecine strife, and thua pave tbo way for an easy realisation of her own sinister designs. The hostilo feeling to Bulgaria that is reported from the sur rounding Slav princedoms is as surely the outcome of Russian intrigue as was the recent abortive revolt at Silistria and Rustchuk, The Czar's advisers in reality neither desire a foreign war nor the in auguration of political reforms at present, and they are, therefore, striving to obtain the mastery in Bulgaria by cunning and duplicity. In this they are greatly helped by being able to use Prince Bismarck as a catepaw. The Russian note to the Power?, intimatiog that Russia holds herself free to act in Europoan affairs (supposing it to bnve been sent) is a direct fruit of tho allianco with Germany, obtained by working upon the latter Power's fear of Franco ; and its object is not co much to warn tho Powers to prepare for overt acts leading to war a? to intimidate them into a policy of non-reßist ance to Russia's insidious designs

Captain Edwin advises that there are in dications of an unusually cold night. The Hon G. Waldegrave will deliver the address to business men to-morrow forenoon in the N.Z. Insurance Company's upper room, at 12.30.

Messrs George Arkle, Enoch Pond, Wil liam Elias, Timothy Foley, John Wesley Griflin, Andrew Jack, Thomas Lees, James Lord, jun., John McKeoun, and John Moffat were yesterday nominated at the Wade school-room as candidates for the Wade Licensing Committee, and being more than the required number (5), the Re turning Officer, Mr Seaman, announced that a poll wculd be taken at the Wade school-room on Monday, 21st inst.

The pilots have been used to look upon the direct steamers of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Companiee as " plums," repre senting each about £20, so far as they were concerned ; but this appears to be one of the good things of the past. The Tainui and Ruapehu have both made port without the services of a pilot, and in both instances, we understand, the pilots have been available. The steam tug and pilot schooner met the Ruapehu between the Cuvier and Cavillia on Sunday, and were informed that "no pilot waß wanted," after which the direct liner came into port in charge of her ' commander, Captait Creeustreet. The pilots are beginning to realise, like Othello, that " their occupation's gone."

The eecaptd lunatic Murdock MeKensie wa3 captured by brother at Warkwortb, and banded over to the"police, by whom he was sent back to tbe Asylum.

At 0 o'clock last evening tho s.s. Arawata convoyed nway from Auckland tho Hon. J. Ballance, Nntivo and Defence Minister. Ho was accompanied by tho Under Secretary (Mr Lowis) and by hia Private Secretary (Mr Lewis, jinn). During yesterday a deputation of intending special settlers waited upon Mr Ballance request ing that a block of 4,500 acres in tho Fiako district, known as blocks Hangaura, To Anawa, and Mangakahia, and now in possession of the Crown,migt bo subdivided into 50-acre sections, Mr Ball.-inco stated that tho request would bo acceded to, and freo railway passes accorded to bona fido ap plicants desirous of inspecting tho land. Mr Ballaneo intends to procure and dis tribute fruit troca of all kinds amongst tho special settlers free of charge. He states that tho Government aro now surveying land in all directions for settlement pur poses, and hopos to settle 2,000 families, or about S,OOO souls, next yoar. Ho also claims to have settled 5(0 familios on land during tho past financial year. It has been arranged that when tho Native Minister ro turns next Thursday ho \Vill receive an im portant deputation, who wish to bring for ward certain proposals relativo to tho estab lishment of tho beetroot sugar industry in our midst.

Spring street, I'onsonby, is roportcd to bo in a most insanitary condition. Thoro is no system of drainage,and tho liquid and solid refuse from tho dwelling houses simply fostors in tho sun along the wholo length of tho street. In thoso circumstances it is not surprising to learn that thoro wore threo doatha from fever withiu a wcok in tho thoroughfare rccoutly, and at present tho carriogos of eevon doctors visit the short street daily.

Messrs Brothers, Hunter and Cook, intond going by tho Waikato train to-morrow to select land near Morrinsvillo for a special settlement.

During the interview yesterday between tho Hon. J. Ballance and tho deputation representing Raglan, Mr T. B. Hill ro minded Mr Bnllnnco of tho necessity that oxistod for a punt upon tho Waipa River as tho Eettlcrs wero at presont bo holdon'to Mr Rathbono to ferry them across. Mr Bnllanco said that if they would writo to him upon the matter ho would sco what ho could do for thorn.

A meeting of all interested in tho for mation of an Auckland Yacht C:ub is announced for to - morrow evening nt Mr Lovinsohn's Q.ucoii-strcot wharf, and it is vory desirahlo that thoro should bo a large attondanco. The object of tho Yacht Club will bo tho oncourogoinont of yacht building ; and tho funds of the Club will bo devoted, after tho payment of necessary exponses of the Club, and prizes to bo railed for by big yachts. The movement ia nn excel lent one, and should bo takon up heart ily-

HolcnsviPo and its numerous shipping exhibited quito a grand display of bunting on Saturday last, on tho occasion of the marriago at St. Matthew's Church of Mr Edward Bradford tj Miss Adelina Mary Ball, of Dunedin, the ceremony being performed by tho Rev. .Mr Farley. A sumptuous wedding breakfast was given to the friends at tho Kaipara Hotel,after which tho nowlymarried couple loft for town, en route for tho Hot Lakes, to ipontl the honeymoon.

Tho I'onsonby Woslcynn Hand of llopo gave an otitcrtaiiiinent last evening in aid of the newly-formed drum and life baud. After the opening hymn and prayer tho following pieces were excellently rendered : Duet, "Will not be Long," Mi.-sos Vntieo mid Bouskill ; recitation, MissKv-.t Jl.-ini<; .luot, "Sleigh Hide,' Misses J'J. and I. Beaumont; recitation, Miss 11. Wuruis; tluot, Misses E. Russell and .Smith ; ad dress, Roy. C. 11. Garland, " lltiquotto ; "

so ig, Miss Bouskill; addros?, Mr Downey ; duct, Misses McElwain and Archer. Tho attondanco was vory largo and apprecia tive, all tho porforiuerd being highly ap plauded.

At tbe annual examination of tho pupils of tho Auckland Hebrew School on Sunday last, tho following gentlemen actod as ox&niiners : —Messrs I*. A. Philips, A. 11. Nathan, and tho Row S. A. Goldstein (headmaster). Over 50 children woro pre sent, with the following honorary teachers : Miss Florenco Gold water, Messrs 3. (!. Kecsing, Montifloro Phillip.-, antl the assis tant master, MrS. Isaacs; also Vomrs L, Philips, D. Bloom, 11. Kcei-ing, tho Misses Nathan, Montague, and othors. Tho pupils woro examined in Ilobrow read ing, translation and grammar; also in Biblicat history and religion. Mr P. A. Philips, at tho closo of tho examination, in a noat speech spoko of tho satisfactory pro- HfStXl credit upon int>,,£tttt!iof&. '" Tho prizes will bo distributed on Sunday noxt, nt 11 a.m.

William Albort I'enton,n bankrupt, under examination to-day at the Ollicial Assignee's oflicc, deposed that ho was a butcher by trade, and for many years foreman for Messrs Fisher and Co. About 2 years ngo ho commenced business with Mr W. Corr.os, of Whanu'arie, each agreeing to contribute £100. To do this he borrowed £25. After a timo moro working capital was required, and this was advanced by Mr Comes until his capital amounted to £900 against witnesses £100. Balances were struck for tho first two half-years, and showed that tho business was just holding its own. In July 10th, ISSO, Mr Cornos'a interest was takon ovor by Mr W. D. Dalian for a sum considerably less than the amount advanced. Part of tho ar rangement was that witness should give Air Cornea six monthly P.M. for £220, and thus equalise his interest with Mr Dallcn. The new partners disagreed as to the mode of conducting the business, trade became bad, and ultimately they called a meeting of creditors, and Mr Dallen pur chased the assets for 10s in tho £, and wit ness withdrew from the business. Witness had got £50 advanced by Mr Dallon, and it was in consequence of this that he had been compelled.to file His only other liability was £220 due to Mr Comes. His assets were household fnrnituro, £20 and 25 paid up shares in the Plumpton Park Co.

The usual weekly meeting of the Gospel Temperance Mission was held last Sunaay evening in the Eorosters' Hall, Karangahape Road. Thero Mas a fair attendance, and Mr Kiggs occupied the chair. Earnest ad dresses were delivered by Mosers Wilcoek and Marshall, which were appreciated by those present. It was announced that Mr Cook, lecturer to the Temporauce Union, would address the meeting noxt Sunday.

Paesengers por Kuapehu for Great Britain should call on W. Norric, top of Short la?d-Btrect, and inspect tha Beautiful Inlaid Table". Cabinets, Sec., Irom tho richest class of New Zealand forest timbers. They aro greatly admired at Homo, and are vory cheap.

THE NEW TERRACE.

(by telegraph - own cokrjbsponiient).

Rotorca, this day. Since my l&st ropoit, several porsons have visited the Waiotapu Valiey, amongst others Sir Julius Vogol's eon. Mr Vogel is quite delighted with tho valley, and con firms all I bavo said iv rofercnco to tho new white lerrace, a sketch of which Mr Vogel has taken.

Mr Blyth informs mo that ho in quite positive that no one has visited this terrace prior to my visit with the exception uf bis staff and the natives. Several small 1 terraces scattered throughout tho valley have beon visited, but this particular ono has been a terra incognita until lately. Lord Berlie and party in company with Mr Blytho left for tho Volley this morning, also sovoral others. Tho discovery is arous ing considerable interest in tho district and it is therefore mattor for congratulation that the road-making converging on tho Valley is on Crown lands, honco no native difficulty can arise as to thu right to visit this charm- I ing spot.

Insurance Companies' Meetings.

(BY TKLtOBAi'H -PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

DtINEIHN, Monday. Tub annual meeting of tho Standard Incur ance Company was held to day. Mr J Reid, chairman, in moving the report recom mending a dividend of 11 per cent., said they had to face a year of groat commer cial depression and keenest possible competi tion, yet they had come through with excel lent results. Tho net losses aggregate nearly £40,000, or 64-79 per cunt, of the not premium income. Tho report was adopted. The articles of association were altered so that no shareholder could be registered as a holder of more than 3,000 shares. Messrs J. Reid and J. Curie were re-elected direc- i tors.

The annual meeting of the Equitable In surance Association was held to-day. The chairman (Mr S. CargiU), in moving the report, said the largeet single loss during the yoai- did not exceed £500. The Company's 10-s at the Wellington fire was, at the out s-do. £l,"00 Messrs F. Meenati ntid A. SScouHer were re-elected directors. Reply ing ia a shareholder if Uie statement was nuo that the recent fires in the colony had swallowed up ten or twelve yearo' pre miums, the chairman Fold this was not true) of the Equitable, is ha.. ~er it might be of j other companies.

THE GISBORNE FIRE.

FULL PARTICULARS.

Another Destructive Outbreak.

[UY Tlil.KllK.M'll.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

GisDOBNK, this day. Tin; devastating firo of yesterday morning was discovered at SlO a.m. by ono; of tho waiters at tho Albion Club Hotel, who saw a email column of smoko coming from tho hay loft. Tho Humes eproad vory rapidly, and with great difficulty tho horses, harness, otc, wero extricated. Tho Firo Brigade wero oarly on the Eceno, but experienced considorablo dolay in gotting the hose conncctod. Sweoping through tho light, tlry woodwork of tho Club Hotel, and Berry and Daniels' store, tho mass of ilamo at tained a fearful intensity, and tho small building between Berry and Dauiols' and Tho lino biiek store of tho Loan and Morcantilo Company was ovorvuboimod in an incredibly short space of time. From this gathering fresh forco tho flames cnvclopod tho ond of tho Loan Company's building and although power less against tho thick brick walls, in a vory fow minutos gained successful hold on tho roof. In this building a portion of tho basomont was occupied by tho Offices of tho Union S;oam Shipping Company whoso cafe and books together with thoso of tho Loan Company woro all removed in amplo time. Upstairs woro the offices occupied by Ward and Crcsswell, solicitor?, and DeLautour, solicitor. Tho valuable doeds and docu ments of these firms wero also got out.

By this timo a pretty fresh brecza had sprung up from tho north-west, and fanned still further the flamos, which wore now bursting through tho win dows of tho buildiugs on to tho stroot. Tho Loan Company's block being onco attackod.it was not long boforotho butcher ing establishment of J. Clarke was in full process of destruction. The attention of tho Brigade was given wholly to arresting tho firo at its northern ond near Adams's shop At that end nion had been working fornoarly an hour, tint! when onco tho llainos had got up to Woods's.thoy woro met by an nlroady well-soaked mass of wood and iron. A gucd prossuro was on, and after an cx trotncly tough light, Woods's ond Adams's shops wero virtually saved, though much scorched and otherwise damaged. Tho shops of Mossra Searello, Mills, McLornon, and Callby, however, all shared tho fato ot tho hotel, but tho stock had beon takon out in timo.

The only accident was to ono of Adair's hands, who fell through tho skylight, a depth of thirty feet. No bones were broken, but ho is much cut. By noon tho liro had burned its.lf out. When aullicient titno has elapsed to allow of tho full details of tho losses being obtainod, tho total amount will conio up to an alarming figure. In Ho Loan Company's stores woro scored 1,000 sacks of grass seed, a number of bale? of tvool, and over a thousand pounds worth of gentral merchandise. Tho Com pany's loss is estimated at over. £ 10,000. Borry Daniels and Co estimate (heir 10.-a over insurance! til C','loo. Good, Iho jeweller, is insured for X'soo, and will loso, through damage by removal, £100. Nasymilh'a litii dings wero insured for l'.IOI), and tho estimated ios-i over insurance is L'SOO on the building and 11.0.0 on tho stock. Mr Mc.Lounan, thu joivollor's, strong room was up'Mied, and tho valuable contents h"vo Im Innately siill'.jiul no injury. The total loss of Iho New Zealand lit.ui iiiico Cvm|Kinv <"i lite two tiuliornu file; (10.-s the re iii-suiancca) is JL'.'IOOO. A Second Outbreak. Auolhor fire broke out yestorday at 11 p.in , and destroyed Stevenson's stables, and Winter and Hay's Chambers. This lire was got under at midnight.

SPORTING NEWS.

iiOCHIEL'S VICTORY IN THE NEW,

MARKET HANDICAP DISPUTED.

Opinion ol' tho " Mellioiuiio .Sportsman.

From Iho "Sportsman" to hand to-day we lake tho following ntiont tho details of tho raco for tho Newmarket Handicap, which tho judgo awarded to tho New Zoalandowned hortc Lochiol: — "To a twenty-lour sfurfors gji. woll away togotner on tho second attempt, but Invormay and Middlemarch were unfortunately loft at tho post, losing many lentrths - neit her boing, of course, in tho raco from start to finish. Grossing tho tan, it was anybudy's raco, but tho chanco of no horso looked so rosy as that of Blairgowrie, whoso colours wero very prominent up to about a fur long from home, when Abiier was scon to bo in front, with Lando, Satyr, uud Lochiel noxt, tho last named horse coming very fast. Standing almost in a direct lino with tho judge's box, I cortainly thought that Abner got homo by about half a-longth from Satyr, whom I would also have placed in front of Lochiol, and this seemed to bo tho opinion of ninety nino out of every hundred spectators. In deed, so little doubt was there of this being the fact that a rush was made for tho telegraph cliico, and "Abner" was wired all over tho colonies as being tho winner of the Newmarkot Handicap of 18S7. However, tho judgo thought dif ferently, and, much to tho astonishment of tho bulk of tho spectators, No. 7 was hoisted as tho winning number. Of conrso the Abner people wero vory much disappointed, and the clever little jockey (Kcdteurn) who rode him was accorded much sympathy. Howovor, " 'tis an ill wind that blows no ono any good," and tho Wow Zealand party accordingly net something like fifteen thousand pounds. A member of the Melbourne ring cleared a couplo of thousands ov.-r I.ochiol's victory, and a Sydney poncillor is said to bo tho richer by five thousand as a result of that soventy-five and a quarter seconds' spin A Maoriland mctallician is also credited with having won six or sovon thousand pounds. As regards the ring as a body, it didn't matter twoponco which was de clared tho winner, Lochiol or Abner, as they woro both bad horsoa for the book makers. According to tho judge's ruling Mr Millor's outsider, Lando, was 'dofeatod for second honours by a neck. Satyr was placed a good fourth, with Blairgowrie, fifth, and St. Leonard's sixth. Mitrailleuse was in tho last bunch that finished.

Mitraillouse carried 7st J2lb in tho Bourke Handicap nt tho V.It.C. Autumn Meeting, which she won, and Tho Lcvito, who ran second, had lib. less.

At a couimittoo mooting of tho Auckland

Kacing Club yesterday afternoon, Mr W. Poicival was appointed to act on behalf of

tho Glub at the mooting of tho Metropolitan Club delegates to bo held at Napier this month. Mr Perciva' loaves on Thursday next Tho disputo over tho Aunivor ary Handicap at tho last Takapuna Jockey Club also cairo before tho members. Aftorgoing through tho evidonco takon, and also tho legal opinion of Mr A. E. Whitaker, tho Committee decided to inform Iho Takapuna stewards that their action and decision on tlio question was correct, and would there fore be endorsed by tho Auckland Racing Club.

Wo havo boon requested to state that horeos running at tho Dragoon sports on Saturday will bo disqualified from compet ing nt meetings hold under tho Auckland Kacitig Club rulos, it boing an unregistered a flair.

THE ROTOMAHANA TERRACE.

Search for tho Whlto Terrace

iV'i-; understand that the Government have

yen instructions for steps to be taken lo

ascertain whether or not tho terraces are still in existence. Mr Percy Smith uill leavo for the Rotorua District before trio end of the preeont week, for tho

purpose of making iho necessary eur voy. Tbe action of tho Government i 3 consequent upon representations made to them by Mr Alfred Warbrick, who has in dicated a spot where he belioves tho white torraco is buried. Should MrSmith's survey | agreo with Mr Warbrick's calculation, work willbecommonced with tho obj:ct of digging tho white torraco out from undorneath the deposit of mvr1. Mr Warbrick, who is at present in town, is quite satisfied in his own mind that tho pink terrace has been wholly destroyed, but is equally certain in his own belief that the white terrace still exists. He has placed his own services ut the dis po3il of the Government in the pro jected work, and is eafctefi. d that the tank will prove lo bo no oasy ono. 11. i« his intention on his return (o Iho Hut Lake District lo pay a vj.it, t.i Iho new terrm-e leporkd lv exist in the Wai-u ---tapu Valley.

CABLEGRAMS.

THE BULGARIAN REVOLT.

Execution of Offenders.

INTERVENTION OF GERMANY.

(rkut=:r's telegram.)

Sofia, March 6.

TllK sentence of death was to-day carried out at Rustchuk in tho casos of Majors Onzonoff and Ponoff, ono captain, and four lieutenants of the Bulgarian army, and two civilians, all of whom were shot. Sentouco of imprisonment for fifteen years was passed upon four lioutonants and two civilians. Bolouman, a Russian, who was found guilty of participation in tho rising, ond sentenced to doath, has boon dolivored over to tho Russian Consul at Rustchuk. Tho sontenco has beon deferred in tho case of Colonel FilofF, who took part in the rebellion, and was among thoeo coodornnod to doath. Tho Gorman diplomats agent, Rustchuk, on behalf of the Russian Government, de manded the roleaso of Bix prisoners who woro sentenced to death for participation in the rovolt at Rustchuk, alleging that they are Russian subjects, becnueofurnished with Russian paesports. Among thoso whoso re loaso is demanded are Colonel Filoll and Major Bonzunoff. A Russian Minister Implicated. LONDON, March 7. — The " Standardl " publishes a statement to tho effect that tho Bulgarian Government have securod proof that M. Suron. the Russian Minister, at Bucharest, was at tho head of tho con spiracies in Rustchuk and Solistria,

The Governorship of New Zealand

(special cable.)

London, March 7th. It is rumoured that tho Hon. Cecil Raikos, Poatuiaator-Gonoral, is about to bo ap pointed Governor of Now Zoaland, in sue cession to Sir William Jorvois.

(BY TKLEIJKArII,— I'KESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day,

Nothing ia known hore with regard to the rumoured appointmont of the Hon. Cocil Raikoa to succeed Sir William Jorvoia. Neither tho Government nor tho Governor's Private Secretary havo heard anything, and aro inclined to believe that it is a mere transitory rumour. Sir William's time ia not yet up.

A New Zealand Ship Aground.

Casualty to tho Wcstland.

(SPECIAL oaiu.K.)

London, March 7. Tiik wall-known clipper ship Wcstlnnd, of tho Shaw, Savill, mid Albion line, from Port Chalmers for London, wont ai-horo in (lie Channel during a dense fog. She now

lict in a critical position

|T!u Weril lanil left Port Chalmers lor Loudon, on December 1 !)th last, and nt date nf the übovo telegram would bo only 7iS days out, so that alio must havo had a smart passage. The Weetland took from Port Chalmers a largo cargo, chiefly wool. She does not appear to havo any pasaongora on board.|

The Gorman Emperor's Health.

(srHCIAL MKSHAGK.)

London, 7th March. Einjioror William elill unwell, and raucJ concorn iolt nt tbo etato of his health.

Germany and the Solomon Islands.

| RKUTKIVS MESSAUE.]

Mki.i-.odh.sk, this day. — The Agcnt tionoral at London has forwarded to tho Covornmont horo tho correspond . onco which passed between tho British ■ and Gorman Foreign ollices, showing that Germany had nauueu ...... v.» Government of the Solomon Islands to the Now Guinea Company, but that tho acquisition of land by the Company i 6 pro hibited. Tho Quo.n's Jubilee. The Mayor of Mclbourtio has summoned a meeting of Provincial Mayors to consider what steps ehould bo taken in Victoria for the celebration of tho Queen's Jubilee. Tho Irish Secretaryship Tho resignation of the Irish Chief Secre taryship by Sir Michael Hicks Beach is tho subject of general comment. Tho press express profound sympathy with tho gentloman and regret at his unavoidable resignation. The Queen and the Imperial Institute. London, March 7.—lt is officially an nounced that tho Queen will lay the found ation stone of tho Imporial Institute during tho forthcoming summer. Sir Micli.-xcl EIIcILK-Xlencli. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach will romain in tho Cabinot with a portfolio. Political News. Sydney, this day.—Mr Julian Solomons has been appointed to tho Legislative Coun cil, whore iio will represent tho Govern ment. The Ministerial dinner took place last night, and the Parliamentary dinner takes pluco to day. It is oxpocted that either Mr Young or Mr Dibbs will be appointed Speaker of tho As?ombly. Rain In Victoria. Melbourne, this day.—Heavy rain pre vented tho cricket match Victoria v. Shaw and Lilywhite's team being resumed yoster day.

ALLEGED ARSON.

'I'm-: hearing of the charge of arson against John Henry Stubbs was proceeded with at the Police Court after wo went to press yesterday. Constable O'Brien was examined at consider able length. He deposed that while on his way lioinc he yaw a glare of fire in the accused's house. Mrs Stubbs was coming out of tho gate with a child in her arms, whilo Stubbs was in the passage carrying a basket. Witness told Stubbs to conic and assist him to got some water to put out the tire. He, however, burst out crying and lay down on* a coach sobbing. The tiro wa3 burning under tho window and on the niantel-picce. Thero was also tire in a box under the window which was tilled with straw and cotton. Alfred and Albert Potter helped him to put out the tire. Accused did net assist, but continued sobbing. Mr Campbell cross-examined tho witness at some length, but the evidonco was in the main corroborative of that given by Sergeant Gillhs. The Bench intimated at this stage of the pro ceedings that unless stronger evidence titan that already placed licforo them was adduced, lliey would not consider themselves justified in sending the case to a higher Court. Sergeant Pratt said lie would not put another witness in the bar that evening, and at his request the case was adjourned till Thursday next. Thoprisoner's bail was enlarged.

POLICE COURT -This Day.

(liofoio Mossrs Whitcombe and Collius, J.P.'s.)

Disobevini; a Summons.—Mary McManus w is charged with disobeying a summons to appear ut, Holensvillo on the charge of using obscene language.—Sergeant Pratt applied to have tho case remanded to Delons-t ille, where the offence was sup posed to have been committed, and the re quest was complied witb.

Adjouuneu.—Charges of insulting lan guage, proferrod by Donald McDonald against Mr and Mrs Loverock, was ad journed on the application of Mr Franklyn who appeared for tho defence.

The Fishing - Boat Disaster at Bluff.

Bluff, this day. The Stella, which loft Bluff on Thursday ! in search of missing Invercargill fishermen, returned yesterday, Captain Grey reports that the weather has beeu very unfavourable for the work, but notwithstanding Ihe si riot search of the coast of Stewart's and Csnlre Islands wan made, and other places where there was any probability of wreckage wash ing ashore wercall vieilert, but no trace of men or boats were seen. There can now be no dnubt but that the boats foundered eff Barracoata Head, and that all men aboard were drowned.

Another Destructive Fire.

Heather's Gum Storo Destroyed,

Tin; fiery element continues lo play sad

havoc amongst property, and destructive conflagrations claim our attention with rather unpleasant frequency. About sovon o'clock last evening persons in the vicinity of the tjuccn-stroet Wharf were nlnrmod by an oppressive atmosphere, tho air being thick with smoke. Suddonly from behind tho Waitemala Hotel a lund glaro appeared to shoot upwards, and it became evident that an extensive liro was raging in that vicinity. Almost at the same moment tho Now Zealand Insurance faro bell rang out, and the alarm was speedily taken up on the other bells A largo crowd speedily congregated and tho Firo Brigado, under Superintendent Hughe?, Salvage Corps under Captain Field, and jo ice under Senior-Sergeant Pratt mustered in forco. By this timo—about five or ton minutes after tho alarm was given—tho liro was raging fioreoly, and it was evidently located in a one storey building of galvanised iron situated be twoon Mr Heather's warehouse in Customa streot and his bondedstores attheback, Tho llainos were flashing upwards through tho roof with, grort fierceness, and tho surrounding property was seriously threatened. Superin tendent Hughes and the Fire Biigado, with the most commendable promptitude, got several leads of hose to play on the firo, two leada being laid on from tho Albert-street hydrant and Cu3tom-stroots hydrant, and another lead from a firo plug at tho Waite mata corner. Messrs Thornton, Smith and Firth's hose was also brought into play, as was also tho canvas hose belonging to tho Salvage Corps. At- such a low lovel tho preseuro cf water was onormoue, and as tho hoses wero directed at the burningmass sheets of iron vvoro carried away bodily.and in this ,way tho inflammable material was more easily reached. Ono load of hnso was carried through Mr Heather's ttoro and played upon tho fire with good effect.whilet the other loads almost Hooded the shed, but for sotao considerable timo it appoared as if tho firo would gain tho day (or rather the night). There wero in tho ftoro come 300 or 100 cases of kauri gum, and this large collection of intensely inflammable material appeared to threaten tho most energetic working of tho firemen. At times the fire appeared to bo giving way before the great forco of wator in play, but again and again great volumes of flame shot upward almost to tho height of tho three and four storied buildings adjoining, and wero as frequently subdued Half an hour's struggle with tho fiery dement saw the shed demolished, but tho firo had by this titnoobtainoda firm hold of thobond, whichit had entered through tho windows, from which smoko and fl-irne could now bo seen issuing, whilst smoko also found an exit at tho roof, laddora vvoro brought into use, and file firemen wero by this means enabled to play with good effect upon the socond floor, whilst occasionally a stream of wator was sent through tho top storey windows. Tho iron gratings on tho windows presented a difficulty for a few minute?, but thoeo wero evonlualiy displaced, tho door v.-as broken open and Ihu hoso carried int-itlo (ho premises Tho liro was then seen to have a good hold of the first floor, whilst tho next floor had caught, Tho lirc lneu wero at groat disadvantage owing to tho density of tho steam and smoko, and it was unfortunate that ihoy wore not sup plied with respirators, in which coco they probably would havo effected an cntraneo oven sooner than tbey did. Tho firo, how , ever, was boldly fought-, ami at about eight o'clock it was well in hand. Ualf-an-hour later all danger of its spreading was at an end, and a well directed water supply soon afterwards brought, the contest to a , eafo termination. An inspection of tho premises Bhowed that tho lower flat in tho bond, which was piineipally occupied by spirits, stored by Mr Khrenfried, fortun ately oscaped with li'.tlo damage, but on tho first Hoor a number of cases of inorehoiidiso woro damaged by firo and water. Tho shed where the firo was first observed, with its contents, was of course totally destroyed, anu the loes in this ine-tanco ia estimated at between £1,500 and £2,000. In addition to this, con siderable damage was dono to perishable goods by smoko and wator, but it is impos sible to ostiniato tho exact extent at present. Tho origin of tho liro is a mystery. Tho etoreinan appear.l-- tv havo beon tho last on the premises. Ho left at 5 p.m. after lock ing up tho place, and there was then no sign of firo, Tho insurances aro as follows: — Insurances, irnu piupcuico amjcicu uy me lire are in sure*! as follows :—Gum shed (totally des troyed), t'JoO in tho New Zealand ; contents of shed (gum — total loss), £1600, divided as follows : New Zealand, £■100 ; National, £700 ; Standard, £500. Tho bond insurances are : Build ing, £'2700, in tho Now Zealand, and contents as follows : — National, £2,000 ; Imperial, £1,000; StandarJ,£l,ooO; United. £100; Norwich Union, £2.000; New Zealand, £5,000. Tho Agricultural Company, Messrs Ehrenfried, Thomas Macky and Macfarlano have also small in surances on goods in bond. The total loss will probably amount to I'.'S.OOO or £ 1,000.

Fatal Fire in Christchurch.

(BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION)

Cnr.iSTCiiur.cii, this day. About half-past fivo o'clock this morn ing, McPhereon's Sodawator Factory, in Cumbridgo Terrace, was dostroyed by 6ro. McPhoreon wt,.» soon at the beginning of tho firo, but not afterward. Tho body of a man charred beyond recogni tion, but believed to bo his, was found in tho upper rcom.

ANOTHER FIRE.

(UY TELEGRAI'II.— press association.)

Palmer.sto.n-, this day. A iioi;se insured in the Now Zealand for £125 was burned down lust night. Tho shed adjoining caught fire, and was suppofed to be out, but the firo startod up aftorwards, and dostroyed the house.

Dental Course in the University.

(l;Y TELKURAI'H. —PBISKS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. The report of the Committee cv the courto in dentistry wan brought up by Dr. Graco in tho University Senate. It recommended that it should bo pro vided that candidates for certificates in dontal surgery should be required to pass the first professional examination for the M.D. degree before presenting them selves in tho professional examination in dentistry, and that tho Sonato tlnuld re commend this courto to tho fuvoutablo con sideration of tho Government. The recom mendation was agreed to.

Farewell Dinner to Capt Colbeck.

Oaitai.n- Colbkck, who intends leaving for England this ovoning, was last night enter tained to dinner at tho Auckland Club by a number of leading citizens. The Rev. 1). Bruce presided, and Mr Alfred Uuokland tilled the vicc-chnir. I'hc banquet was one that fully sus tained the reputation of tho chef of the'club After the usual loyal toast were disposed of the Chairman proposed the toast of the evening, "The Health, Prosperity, and Speedy Keturn of Cant Colbeck, wliu-li wasrecoived withgreatwarmth. Cordial testimony was homo to the public spirit which Iho guest has displayed as a colonist. If New Zealand bad more of such enterprising settlers Iter prosperity would be gieally advanced. Captain Colbeck's opera tions in the Kaipara have done very much to promote settlement in that promising dis trict. His services have also been at all times at the disposal of the public. While represent ing Marsdcn constituency in parliament lie warmly seconded every movement having as ■ Its object tho opening up of tho country and tbu development of its natural resources. The toast qt the guest having been duly honoured, the viee-Cliainiian proposed the health and bk °f,?, W1 '' i'£? d 01%,k' wl»° "cco.npanies his father to Lngland. Other toasts followed me evening being spent in a very pleasant manner, and concluding will, "Aulrt Lam' byne, and many wishes for a prosperous voyage and a safe return to the colony. So then we heartily join our own expressions of "Cod r£?£ d,i '""} IJ'ay venture the hope that Captain Lolheck, while at Homo, will disnbuse the minds ottlio agricultural class of the iileu that all th„ good land in New Zealand is occupied. If be can persuade a few more to enter upon the good work ot colinisalioii which he has so success fully carried out on his iiiagiiiii,.,.-nt estate at Kaipara us trip will be bunelicial nut only to liiiusclt but, tv New Zealand.

RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING.

The Annual Prize Firing.

(BY TEbEOKAPIt-OWK EEI'OKTER.)

CiiRisTCHURCir, Monday. This Now Plymouth Match waa finished afc 2 p.m. Tho prize-takers are : — No. 10 [New Plymouth) Match.—2oo and 300 yards-standing at 200, standing or kneeling at 300. To count for both Baits. Ton shuts at each distance. 1 prize of £10. 1 of £8, 1 of £G, 1 of £5, 1 of £4, 2 of £3, sof £2, 11 of £1. Total, 23 prizos of tha aggregate value of £60.

THE RIFLE AGGREGATES. Only the second stage (10 ehots at 600 yards) now remains to complete the rifle aggregates. This will bo fired to-morrow. Tho following twenty aro qualified to liro : LttUe, Auckland 4?C WiiUs, Auckland .. .. — •• •• *•>* Johnetim. Ulutlii 43f Okey, Tnranaki 131 Kciiipsal', West Taiercl 430 McK.or.zii. Blenheim US Purncll, Wanßiaui 127 Franco, Wellington J2a Kooser, Wutißa'iui 121 ItoKOH, Blenheim 419 (jar, Tcmuku * 18 Kemingtou (champion), Wnnßanui .. .. 41G Mooscman, WanKimui 116 Ohuck. Blci heirn 11l A. JJillinßcr, Welllußton JO9 CoscKiovo.Otcpopo iw> lmcus, Thames 105 Fairs. Auckland JOj Maddock, Blunhelm 103 Shaw, Wellington 402 THE CARBINE CHAMPIONSHIP. Tlio following twenty fire to morrow morning, 10 ehots at 500 yards, to decide the Carbino Championship. McCorkincMo, Oanmru .. .. .. .. 151 Parslow. Auckland .. .. - .. *•<? Webttor. Auckland JlO Ho wo, Wellington 131 Druraiiiond, Napier I'" Wrlr, Thames 123 realneula Navale 420 Tborourn, ThaiECs »20 Williams, Napier 415 Watt, Wanganui .. HI Ifulo Oarnuru MB Herry Woniianui .. 102 Serjeant Hcdgkinson.Oßittery .. .. 401 Fjtier, Port Uhulmera 101 Driver, Fort Chalmers 100 Payne. Auckland 393 t-'ißcUlr, Cnristuhurch W7 Jlclvcn/.'.0, Wellington j>37 i;haiiman, Ijjttel on 597 l.uir'adcn, Auckland 302 MaHi.ney, Wuiiganui 393 Tho last two firo off a tie for a place. The Union Company's Cup. The following aro the higlieut aggregate ecorc.'i in the Auckland, Carutchurch, and Otago Matches, theroforo entitling the ro epectivo compulitora to liro tl\o eceond DtegO tcatcb of 10 *liut/i al, 500 yards for the Union Company's Cup :— Capt. UUlo, Auckland .. .. _ .. 2»0 Uki-y. TaraiiuM 2i (iapi. White. Auckland 215 .lulinston, Cluiha 215 Haudl.y. Auckland Ul2 liuy, TuDiuka 212 Win. Timatu 211 Webster, Auckland Artillery 211 Kout. Auckland 203 Co;!);rovo.'01cpopo 2;9 (ivniry, Thiunea 203 McKeLziu. Blenheim 2C9 McKcr.zio. Maslortoii 2UB KuK'Ti iilecheira 2(G Ili-Hi, ChrihtchuTchHcotlish -OB I.lcM'ikin. Wuikerl 2CG Jlcuifßlali, Wttt'l'atcrl 2t6 Tylur, ltaugloi-u 205 l.ovc, \\ mmanui .. „ 205 Weir, Thames 200 It was intended that tho Champion ship Beltg thould bo decided thia evening, but a still fou'eastor sprang up, and nccesMtatcd the linal stage boing postponed till tomorrow. With onl/ 10 jhotß to be fired, the Oarbine Belt lcobe a certaintj' for McCorkindale, of Camaru, who now has a !cid of 11 points frem Para lon- and Wobtter (both of Auckland). Me- Corkindalo ie a young chap, and ii native of tho colony. He has only once before taken part in a colonial rlflo meeting, viz , at Wellington, in ISSS, when he failed to eocuro a prize, though ho was counted out in one instance, ilo ha», however, thot with varying success in his own district, and twice headed the oggregates at North Otago Kifle Association Association meet ing. The rifle match promises to furnish an interesting finish between Captains Little and White, between whom thero is now only two poiots of difference. Barring accidont, one of these two Auckland reps. must win, but any of the next highost half dozen men might Eecure the other three aggregate prizes. The I'ross and Staff Match, in which eleven competitors took part, was fired in tho afternoon. The conditions were :10 shots at 200 yd?. The Ist prize, £3, went to Mr Hardcastle, of the Christch&rch "Prusf," with a very respectable score of 40 point? ; Major Atkinson,Otago, with 3S ; and Mr Gray, •'Lyttclton Times," with 37, secured £1 oach. Owing to the prevailing wind it was decided not to proceed with tho firing till next day. Cremating Kjnock Several of tho malcontents took advantage of tho early cotsition of the proceedings to hold a military execution of Kynock. whose ammunition haa been used throughout the mooting. An effigy was rigged up and a procession of upn-ards of 100 strong was formed. These, headed by a band playing the Dead March in " Saul," carried the elKgy round the camp, after which it was placed in a hedge, and n firing party of four riddled it with bullets. Sergeant Parslow, of AucUland, who directoi the movement, then ordored tho figure to be roasted, and tho ceremony of cremation followed. Major- General Whitmoro was on tho range while this business was gono through, and seemed to enjoy tho banter indulged in at the am munition cxponEO. En pas s'xnt, it may be mentioned that thero are threo clashes of Kynock's ammunition in vogue, and Eamo Kumour says that sup plied to our Volunteers by the Government, ia the cheapest that could be obtained. Private Franco of tho Kitles who eccursd Ist prize today in the Now Ply mouth mutch, is only IS years of ago. Ihis ia his firat Foason ns a Kifle phot, and (it tho local Association meeting recently held in Wellington, ho took first aggrecate bonoui'i*. The idea of getting np a round robin tor tho puipoeo of asking the Council to re consider the locality of uext year's icoeting has been abandoned, the promoters of movements finding it would not " wash " lost of tho Auckland and Wanganui men say that they would ua readily go to < auiaru as to Blenheim.

THIS DAY'S FIRING.

<-musxuituuuH, ems aay. The (hir.g stm-t'-d this luoriiing before ciirht oclock with the 200 yards range in the life teams Match. The carbine teams then fol lowed at ho same range. The conditions were v'.yv'r'1 ' c l°i & ood sllootin b'. th<* wind being jeij light and the sun not too strong. The only feature of interest in the shooting at the ->00 yards range in the Team's Match was the plienominul score of A. Battery. Desnito tho tact thai thcylired at the leeward end of [ o ,i!p Cnn,', X, 2S? jque£t& received tho smoke of the other carbines, bull's-eyes wore the order of be day with thcm-lialf their allotted number being bred before anything less than a "man-: pio was scored. Parslow topped the list Willi fhun-^n" PO^jble 33-said 32 being made up of I bull s-cj c, and ,1 ,1,,,,.,-s. Woolloy startod with tluec consecutive bull's-eyes anil then had three inners and one outer. Lumsdcn got 2 bull's-eyes - timers 2 magpies, and I outer. Payne three each _of bull's eyes and inners with one magpie. Webster. 3 bull's-eyes, and I inners Total, ill, or 11 points lead from the 2nd team viz., Wellington Artillery. Six corns competed fur the ride prizes, nineteen corpl ." 11«1T,1,V' cscn{ cli '-a! ld l"c Victorias head the •li,"f H U2./ ari 1! wlthl«: of which Rout coii tiibutcd ~2 and Leer SO: Blenheim second, 11* • r\'u' ;"V'm ,fs' l\ h:\'\^ s' ,liilnecrs. and Cordon Iliflcs. 110 each. At the close of the 100 yards Ssi'Vi 10 icams Match, the two hundred SJi els in matches No. 3 and g llrod a l°! '};> '"Ko match (to start at 500 yards), for 1,T 0I,I'! ,M, )S "P- Tho result was as Iploiv, :■ ( aptam Liv hi, Auckland, Cup and iicuton,:! ?'^-,^°; y?l' Jo]'r?ton' Clutha U20,21i; Jacutcnant O Ivcy, Taranak , 21, 213: Cantain Tin i-n i- -k- t Ml' *°reusson, civilian, J.im.it 1, 10 jj, ; \oluntccr House. Wanganui, Vni„";,,V„.?T VgS?nt .Guv' Tomuka, 20, 232; Volunteer Hundley, Auckland, 15, 227;Sergeunt Thame!?-?! ';»''?»»• I?. 220 Seaman\v£r, I<i Joi c. b' r T';,„;:'?:, ;;e» L;,;:»', t Gray, Christchurch ij, i.i , Corporal MeMeiden, 19, 2*l • Sera-pant Keiupsted, Tauri, 19, 221 ; Volunteer ffi W^'ft Volunteer Rout AuckVand; i... f4l , V oluntecv Gentry, Thames 14 SSS - I°^% OT HoKenzio. MastcAon ! 212; Cm- j w*l, C°SF 0V<>-Dunedin. absent, 2K>. We rifle uniuii gors W iih the cup was presented by Lieutenant Tisdale, of Birmingham. J | Prize Money to Auckland. ! l.p tn the close of yer.lerday's shooting tho' R; 7 I'-ttl i,.,-„ distributed as follows - ' '";!„•;. I a itimi .Uhcson, .eiOlfc; ■Hi:-" Pcniri rw,-n, aval:,h, £,J; **» Bu™* £?f Ciptoin Gosgrove, Otepopo, £7 : Cants'n Coscrow Otepopo, £3; Gunner Driver.- Port Chfemera ' jj.rtilly-y.-ei; Volunteer DalziU,W ffig? ' fl Sergeant Frederick North? DunedS' *li &ergt. Hossie, Naseby, £1; Lieut" 1?^

— JA- Cluths, P.I; Corp. Hutchison, North Dnnedin, £15; Vol. Johnston, Clutha, £18; Sergt. Jones, Waikari, £0; Gunner McCorkln^dale, Oamaru, £17; Sergt. Keinpster, Taiera, £11; Lieut. McDonald. Port Chalmers, £1; Sergt. Gibhs, Oamaru, £3; Sergt. McCarthy, Duncdjn, «6; Sergt. Mann, South-west ]lilles l £5; Vol. Wil son, Divcrlon, £1; Cart. Lyon, llivcrton, £1; Col. - Sei'Rf. Patterson, InVercaiftill, £1 - Seaman McGregor, Peninsula Navels, £i- Licut. Rule Oamaru, £5; Seaman Morris, Peninsula Navals, £1; Soaman Lloyd r Peninsula, £2; Vol. Richardson. North Dun cdin Ri'iics, £3; Corporal Ryder, Dunodin Kintincers, £1; Corporal McMeikcn, Waikari llilles £1; Lieut. Water, Port Chalmers Artil lery £1; Corporal Wilkinson, South Dnacdio Ritics, £1: total, £131. Auckland -.—A. Battery—bcrgt. Parslow, £lf; Gunner Webster, £12; Gunner Lumeden, £U- Gunner Woolloy, £1; Gunner Payne, £3; total, £17. O. Battery—Sergt. Hodgkinson, £2. Vic toria Rifles-Sergeant Lee, £5; Corporal Fairs, £10- Captain Cooper, £1; Volunteer Rout, £2: tolcl £78. Gordon Rifles—Captain White, £17; Lieutenant Leigh, £2; total, £19. Hobson Rifles—Captain Little, £30. Total for Auckland city £120. Thames Rangers—Captain Lucas, £10-' Vol. Downic, £'2; Vol. Inglis, £1; Vol. Gentry fiß; Vol. Clark, £2; total, £21. Thames Navals -Seaman Weir, £3; Seaman Harhurn. £2- total, £5. Total for Thames, £20. Grand total, £152.

Assault on a Woman.

John Babbon was beforo the Police Court to day on the charge "of commit ting a violent assault on Anne Vesey. Tho evidence showed that Mrs Vesey and Mrs Stono wore leaving the house of the latter inj Abercrombie street, when Barron or Starkey rushed at her, caught her by the throat, pushed her down, Etruck hor with his knee on tho bust, and bent her thumb back Tho Bench sentenced tbe accused to two month's imprisonment and ordered him at the expiration of that time to find securities for his good behaviour for the following twelve months in two amounts of £25 each.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

H. M. Stanley.

the great African traveller, ha 3 been the lion of the week in London. The corpora tion bestowed the freedom of the city of 38 London upon him, and bo was, by-the-way, the tiret journalist who ever received the honour. The "Pall Mall Gazette" pub- ■ | lishes an interview with the adventurous ''' ,/J explorer, in which he gave a number of most ■', ' ' interesting details of his projected expedi- "'■■') tion. He will have to pass through a vast / stretch of country in the district of tho groat equatorial lakes, occupied byf, " the most powerful of central African kipge, who has at hia command an army of at least 200,000 fighting men, , before he can reach the beleagured Kmin Bey. The strength of the force at ; his command, and which he expects to find all ready when ho reaches Zanzibar, ie i about 1,010 strong, of whom only seven are H white men ; and with this he hopes to pierce successfully the terrible girdle, I some 300 to 400 miles in breadth, which holds Emm in its grasp. From its edge be I will despatch his last couriers ; and before they roach tho coast, Stanley expects to f J have como up with Emm Bey. All being ,t , well, ho expects that news of him will reach " Europe about July.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

The Unemployed Fighting With the Police.

Muktimw of unemployed continue to'bis hokl in Sydney. At a meeting of the .-."■ Cabinot the Government came to the con-? ; i elusion tbat the practice of giving relief in j the form at that time afforded to those who professed themselves unable to obtain em-i ■ - ployment elsewhere should be discon tinued as early as possible, and that the beat method of employing those who , were willing to accept work would be by ';j piecework in connection with the clearing and genoral improvement of land about to ; bo disposed of by tho Government. On i Monday 520 men were sent to the Field of i Mare, but a number declined the offers' :; made to them, and are still in the metropolis. S| On Saturday no fewer than 1,040 relief ■ tickets were doled out to the men. The I ticket?, or, moro correctly speaking, orders upon certain storekeepers for relief in kind ; to the value of 6d were carefully checked/ §| and from an equally careful observance of results it waa thought to be much more than probable that the privilege which they all'ordcd was being grossly abused. la other words, the authorities, although un able to trace any case directly home, found -'Jis mnch reason for believing that a traffic.was beiog carried on, and that the orders" were"|;? being discounted under all sorts of schemes * and excuses. In consequence of this, and of the mon refusing to accept the work offered " them, the tickets for rations were stopped.'. The crowd then sent a message as their*'-'.'l final answer, viz., that they would not • accept piecework, nor any wage lesa" ;: i3 thin b'a per day. In the absence of aft rejoinder to this notification, and threats ol violence (whether genuine or bom: -j bastic) having been ignored, a deoi- .■■_ ' eion was come to to march four deep W'S! ; Government House, thence to the ColonialSlfU Secretary's offices, and subsequently, viefeSS Bridge street, along the principal thorough- I : farc9, with a view to making *'a house to house solicitation for bread," in order, as the spokesman put it, "to proveiHj whether a wretched, incapable, ignorant,' 1: ; grasping Government would show to tiflH world that New.South Wales had degraded H labour by clfering any man less than 63 per • i day." A large corps of picked policemen, and c£ detectives in plain clothes, hod '■« meanwhile mingled with the mob, aod ' upon the gates of Government Houee'Sj being reached the ringleaders fouh44i| that they were closed and chained ' and also that his Excellency tho Go vernor was engaged at a Cabinet Council in the Colonial Secretary's office. A t -M turn was then made for those buildings, and a deputation sought admittance. Tbie' ! S§ permission was necessarily refufed under—i the circumstances, and a chow of force was adopted. The moreprominontagital orswere, however, confronted by the Inspector-Gene ral of Police, who explained how matters .. stood, end finally gave the order to clear the"' footpath, which caused the crowd to dis»p ; •-' ■ pear with suggestive rapidity as the police '< proceeded to carry their orders into execu tion. A few blows were struck, and one " man's bead was rather eeriously lacerated,!^ 1 !; but as both tides acted with forbearanc*,*sirS|f extreme measures were averted. The nn- v -■■ employed, or the scattered remnant force which remained after the police edict ■ had gone forth, then took to the middle of tho street, and after having become rapidly r.f Emaller aa tho General Post Office war ?| readied, tho procession finally melted , away, leaving the police masters of the .'' situation. In the ovening a crowd astoin-* 8 .! . bled, and a torchlight procession was deter- ; ' mined upon ; but, by reason of stringent f measures on tho part of tho polico authori- *m ties, further disturbance was prevented. A j| eecoiirt large batch of men were forwarded from fiedforn Station to the Field of Mare pS by fpociul train on Tuesday, as, Bubsequent-fl; to the agitation just described, a consider able number of applicants altered their views, and set down their names ac intond i-iR workers.

Ghastly Murder in Hobart

I A WIFE STABS HER HUSBAND.

A shocking caee of murder baa occurred in Hobart. A married couple named Victor and Elizabeth Orlando, or Orlander, Lately anived from liothwell, had been ; j; lodgiug in a houe«> at tho corner of ; ;; Liverpool and Campbell streets, Both I woro in the habit of drinking. She ' f drank heavily. They often went out to- k .' gotho-to obtain liquor. They got up pretty" :: early in the morning and went out. Tbey returned some time afterward. After having * I had a glass or two of liquor they wore about to sit down to breakfast when she sud denly called out "Give mb mine." Up turning to tho landlady be made .ihe remark, apparently ia a jocular way, . ft " J-ton't give htt any." The landlady ap- ' parontly went into "the kitchen and got . ready the breakfast. On returning sbß I saw the womar. standing up and stab bing at the man's throat, with a table"'" knife. She thought at first tbe woman • j was playing with him, but perceiving al most immediately (but blood was flowing 1 from his neck, and that he appeared to be gasping, she tcieamed out for help, Two men then rushed in and picked up the vie-" tim, who, by this timo, had dropped on the floor. They carried him to the hospital, which is only a few yards off. He was just -i'fM able to stagger along between his suf porters, but blood flowed freely from his neck all the way. When he reached the institution one of the surgeons found he had b3en stabbed right from the back of the 1 cck to the mouth. Endeavours lo prevent tl c flow of blood were successful externally, but iuterntl y bleeding eon-...'••> li'.uej ; and when theinaupottoo weaktoex pectiirale tho bleed ho sbffjcated. In ten minutes from the timo of his admission l.c was dead. Orlando !b a foreigner, and wes generally regarded as an inoffensive kind -', o F man. The woman is about 33 years of, rffSlj

(Cuntiiivxt on Fourth I'ageJ. V's >||

AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1887.



200yds 31 Fi-fiuco. WullinKton, £10 •■ 31 Mooro, Wcociville, £8 .. ..31 lt"miu?ton, \Vau«anui, £G .. 33 linger, Wellington. £5 .. 38 Oliupinan. Lytteltm NavftlB, £1 SI McCarthy, lluui din, £3 .. .. * KeuiiHtull, Weat Tuleri. £3 .. 37 Humphrey! , , Urovtown, £2 ■- 21 Corporal llulchinaou. Dunodin, £2 37 R. Uullingcr, Wellington, «2 .. 33 Cougrovc Otojopo, Hi ■• ■■ 1\ Jucksou, Tarantiki, £2 .. .. 3i HOiie, Naooby, £1 Ji Richardson, Uuncdin .. .. 3S Mr BiUer. civilian, £1 .. .. g> Okey. £1 .. ..33 Mr ilackworth, oiviliaD, £1 .. 3U McCorltiaclalo, Oamaru Artil- lery. £1 SS Captain Whltu, Auckland, £1.. 33 Wuklnson, Danedln, £1.. .. 3ti llOdKkinsuD, Auckland Artil- lery £ I 31 Downio, Thames, £1 •• •• 3l Jer-son. WfllioBton, £1 .. .. 35 Thorburn, Thamca. £1 .. .. Jl MiAnsin, Bivp.JSi -. .. 31

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