COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-night.

A-.otf'R -pom Houv>— Wado-Alleyno Company

in "Helrat-Law."B. „„ V.M.C. a. Kooins -Kwnijcllstlo Service, 7,80. Glassworks. Fr-om.ii. Eay—Exhibition of

glasßblowing. 2 to 5. Temperance tiall— BVoo entertainment, 7.50 Flrobsll. corner of Gray and Queen-streets—

Open-air servioe, 7. _ Rphßious Meetin- In the Tpnt on Surrey Hills Estate, Ponsonby Road, 7.30.

Rota of Justices at Police Court.

February SS—F. Battley and A. Boardman

Sunday Services.

NOTE.—The services are at the usual hours, unless when otherwise stated. IVhcn only one preacher's name is ffiven, he officiates at both dirts of worship; when more than one, they oQlciaie at the services in the order named.

St. Paul's—lncumbent. St. Matthew's—lncumbent, All Saints'—lncumbent. St. Sepulchre's—lncumbent. City Hall -Evangelistic -erviee. 8. St, Mary's, Parnell-Rev. W. Beatty. Epiphany—lncumbent. S: Peter's Preshytorian—Rev. J. S. Boyd. Pitt-streot Wesloyan-Revs. W. J. Watklu and H. Bull. Grafton Road Wesleyan—Bevs. R. Bavin and C. H. Garland. Parnell Wesleyan—Rev. T. G. Carr and Mr J. Honldgate. St. John's Wesleyan—Student and Rev. W. Workor. Birkenhead Weslcyan-Mornlng at eleven, on_ ovoningat_even. n .voriport Wef leyiui—Rov. H. R. Dcwftbury. Mount Albert Wesleyan—Mesarr J, Bycroft and _\ Jameson. Nsw Church Services—Foresters' Hall, Karan gahape Road, 11 a.m. Abbott's Ocera House—Mr K. H. Taj-lo '. Auckland Tabernacle-Pastor T. Spurgeon. Ponsonby Baptiat-Messrs R. Fry and J. T. Johns. M_una Kden Baptist—Pastor Bray. Congregational Chuich, Bere3fora-street-Revs. vv. J. L. Clcssand R. _aishley. Djvonporr, Congregational—Messrs Clifton and Fowler. St, David's Prosbyterian-Rev C. Worboys. _\ewton Congregational—Measra S. B. Fellows and Hemory, Mount Eden Congregational—Revs. R. Laishley and W. J. L. Closs. Lower Remuera Mission Hall—Hon. G. Waldo > grave, 7. 8l Luko's, Rsi-Uera—Hon. G. Waldegravc at 11 a.m.: evening servioe at 7. I_tt and Vlnoentrstreet United Free Methodist „,— Messrs R Bycroft and It. J. Souster. Mount Eden United Free Methodist-Rev. S. Macfarlane and Mr F. A. White. Alexaud.-a-street Primitivo Methodist-Rev. A. J. Smith. Pitt, and Edwin-B_.es Primitivo Methodist— Messrs G. Turley and T. E. Jones. Franklin Koad Primitive Methodißt-Rev. P. Mason and Mr R. Bycroft. Richmond Road Primitive Methodist—After-

nouu and evoning, Mr J. H. Keith. Wa.orviow Primitivo Methodist —Mr 8. Parker. V.M.C.A.—Mr C. E. Button, 3 p.m. Rellh'i-us Meeting iv the Tent, on Surrey Hills Estate, Poasoaby Road, Sand 7 p.m. Lome-street Hall - Auckland Rationalistic Society, 7.30. Protestant Hall, Newton - Christadelphlans. 11 a.m. Avonda'e Presbyterian—Rev. __. McKenzio. Avondale Ilall-Sorvlces at 11 and 6 30.

Auction Sales on Monday.

S. Cochrane an 1 Son-Pronerti.s. etc.. Un.m.: XV ollpsloy-stroot Woat; Hiusohold Furniture etc.. 2. D K. Evans, Mount Edon.-Household furniture and effect., 11 a.m. Arthur and Burtdlo—Unrodeomed pledges 11 a.m.; Hobson - street, household furniture. groceries, etc.. 12 noon. G. Sibbiw, Wharf Hotel-Household furnituro. etc.. 11 n.m. Arthur aud Buddie -Fruit. &c„ 10.

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Malls will close as under:—

._^g. This Day. Fur Greymouth, per Herald, at 5 p to. ■ Monday. 2Sth Inst, For Waitara and Southorn ports, per Gairloch, at Ham. For Putiki and Coromandel. por Coromandel at 11.30 a.m. Forßaweno, andHokinnga District, por Oretl, at 1 p._i. 11-r Thames, cer Rotomahana. at 1 p.m. For Whltianxl, Gum Town, Uppor Mill, Tau i'_tn_._, and ODOtlki. por lona, at 1 p.m. For R'jßsoll. Kawakawa, Rawono. Wangaroa, (md Mongonui, par Clansman, at 5 p.m. "or Alameda, as follows:— For Samoa, Sandwich Islands. Unlt__ States of America, Canada. British Columbia, Cen tral and South Amorica, and British and Kore ign West Indie-, at... pm. For the United Kingdom and Continent ot Enropo, at 0 p.m. Monoy orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 3.30 p.m. Lato letters, bearing an extra fee of 6d in addition to tho postago. will be received by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the timo of sailing. This mail will bo duo at London April 1. Tuesday. March 1.

For Warworn. Kawau, Leieh, Omaha, Mata kana. Mullet Point, and Lowor Matakana, per Roao Casey, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Rotorua, at 11 a.m. For London, via Rio do Janeiro and Plymouth, ncr Tainui, from Lyttelton on sth March), per Rotorui. for Ic'tors, etc., specially bo addre3B_d. at 11a.m. Mali will bo auo at Plymouth about tho 10th April. Par Wairarapa as follows:— For India. China. Jaoan. Mediterranean po-ts, and Co.-, tinent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Colombo ond BriDdlsi, tor lottors.. &c.. specially so pro paid and addressed, at. p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 3 p.m. Latelettera for Sydney and Melbourno only, at 4.20 p.m. Mail will be duo at London on 19th April. For -'-!>m_B ocr Rotou shana. at 4.80 p._. <for Wangarei Heaiis. Parua, Woitra, Whan- K-r-i. Kamo, and 3_o_gapai, por WolllDgton, at 5 p.m. _-.B.—A. Past Ofllc. will be opened at Tariapa or, Ist March. _lr.iis will close at tbia on -Mon days, Wtduesdnya. and Fridays, at I am. Re turn rnalla will ba rsooived on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 7 'a.m. A Post Offli.- will be opened at Wahoroa on Ist. March Malls will closo at this offlce daily a 7 a.m. RBturn mail 3 will bo received dally at 7 a.m. .Slsrn--) S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster, Chlof Post-office. Ap .ikland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY, Argylo, o.s , Johnson, from Kussell DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING. Clansman, s.s., Farquhar, tor Tauranga Wellington, s.s.. Stephenson, for Whangarei lona, s.s., Amodeo, for Moroary Bay Douglas, s.s., Austin, for Opotiki TO-DAY, Ada C. Owen, brigantine, for Rarotooga Inwakdb CosstwiS-.—lda. from Tairua, with l.fl'JJ.t. log ; Nortttt, from Kennedy Bay, with .0. OOMt, timbor. ' Outwaiws Coastwise.—lda, for Pokiri; Norah, for Kenn_dy Bay. The brigantine Ada O. Owoa cleared today far Ituro'.un_u with genoral cargo. Tho B.M.S. Alameda is duetto arrive from Sydney about o p.m. on Monday, and at 6 p.m. oa Monday sho wilt leave for Wan ifranciaou. A whito painted brigantine, probably ithe Ika Vuita from tho islands, was Bigaallea when wo went to press. • Tho ss. Southern Cross left Gisborne at 2 p tn. yostorday for Aorik-rn ports, and should arrive hero on Sunday. The brigantino Ryno was floated out of dock this morning, aod the s.s. Maori taken In for re pairs hy Mr Bailey. a .... . ___]

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Clansman, as., Farquhar, tor Tauranga Wollington, 8 ».. Stephenson, for Whangarci Tona, c.c., Amodeo, for Moroary Bay Dougla?, 8.8., Austin, for Opotikl TO-DAY. Ada V. Owen, bi'igantine, for Karotooga Inwakdb Cosstwise.—lda. from Toirua, with l.O'J.lft. lok ; Noruh. from Kennedy Bay, wltb SO.OOMt, tlinbsr. Outivakhs Coastwise.—Ma, for Pakiri; Noruh, for Kennedy Buy. Tlig biiKiiotlne Ada O. Owoa cleand today Cm: lluro'.uui'u with senorul cargo. Tho B.M.S. Alumedft i 9 dne'to arrive from Sydney about o p.m. on tianday, and at 6 p.m. on Monday ahe will leave for Sau Jfranciaou. A whito painted urleantine, probably ithe Ika VuKa from tto ielandu, was signalled wben wo went to preea. • Tho Bs. Southern Croan left Glaborne at 2 p tn. 3 ostorday for Aoi-iliirn porta, and should arrive boro on Monday. The brisantino Ryno waa floated out of dock thta morning, and the fi.s. Maori taken in for re paltu by Mr Bailey. a ~., i

Tho s.s. Kotuku is undergoing a general over haul on Mr C. .alley's slip, the will bo able to resumo hor Thames trado about Wednesday noxt.

Tho barquo Not.ro is loading at Lyttelton with pro-luce for -.ydn.y. 1. rjm the la.t named liort sho will probably go to Newcastle and load coal for Auckland.

Tho s.s. Argyle, which left Cor Whangapeon Monday evening laßt. returned to port, via Ku.__li, at 1130 a.m. to-day with !)J tons coal, and bertbod at the Railway Wharf. Paseongors: Mostra Brown (3).

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

Tho'Oretl will arrivo from Wanganui via New I .ymouth this evening. She leaves again a. 3 p m. on Monday for HokisDga.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Helensville, this day.-The schooner To laude was towed to _--.ukapakapato-.ay to load. Tn- oriwt Niagara has been loaded at Makarau, B.d will bo towed to eea on Monday. WnAKGARBi this day.—Arrived: Wellington. Opotiki, this day.—Arrive!: Chelmsford, _l 20 a.m. ' New Plymouth, this day.—Macgregor, 9.30 a.tu. ti.TT.-LTOf- this day, • Siiled: Kakaia, ship, fr mi Londun. POK'r Chal.-_.-_.U<-f day.—Sailed: Bannocst buro. brig-ni-ie, for Wanganui; Abiel Abbot, harquontin-- for Auckland, with part cargo from Nriw York. Sydney. February 21.—Sailed : Wakatipu, for Wellington.

Births.

BOURNE.—On February 21. at Abborley, Lower Symonds-street. Auckland, the wife of C. F. Bourne of a daughter. BRECKON—On February 21. ot hor re .dene». Church-street, Onehunga. the wife of Edward Breckon of a eon. HTCRON. — On February 21, at Bell Road, Remuera, the wife of G. A. Heron of a son. IMPEY.—On the 17th inst., at Mount Eden Road, the wife of J. Impey, of a son. SCOTT.—On February 13. at John-street. Pon sonby, tho wife of Wm. .V. Scott of a son.

Marriages.

COCHRANE-SMITH. -On February n, at Trinity Churoh. Waiuku. by lhe Roy. G Boyes BBBlßle4by tbe Rev. C. C. Cockayne, Frith John L-ssels, eldest son of the lato Robt_ Cochrano, Eeq , farmer, Midlothian, fc'cotlan-, to X-imi, eldest daughter ot Henry W. Smith. Esq., Hillside, Waiuku. ' WEBSTER-CUTHBERTSON.- On February 21, at the residence of the bride's mother, St. George's Bay Road, Parnoll, by the Kov. A. Carrlck, Alfred William Webster to Hannah Uuthbertson.

Deaths.

ORAYDON.-On February 26, at hla residence. Alma Place, Freeman's Bay. Robert Andrew Pollock Graydon, son ot Robert and Emily Graydon ; aged 2 months. Private Interment.

PRYKE.—On February 21, at her father's residence, Violetstreot, New North Road, Elizabeth Ana. second daughter of Win, Pryke; aged 18 years. The funeral will leave at 1 o'clock to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, for tho Symonds-street Cemetery. Friends _re invited. .

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1887.

For tho cauae that lacks assistanir, Por the wrong tbat need* re .ist-turf, For the futuro in the distance, And tho good that -c can do.

A curious light is thrown upon tho re lations existing between France and Ger many by tbe statement that the French Government are doing thoir utmost to re strain the jubilation shown by Parisian and other journals over the display of nnti- German feeling in Alsace. As we have already pointed out, the fact of tbe population of Alsace (who are almost wholly German and Catholic) daring to oppose the wishes of Prince Bis marck, the mandate of tht Pope, and the appeal of the German Governor of the pro vince, is Btrong proof of their loyalty to France, and calculated to encourage the latter Power in its ambition to regain pos session of the loet provinces. But why should the French Government seek to re strain the'natural feeling of jubilation on the part of the press . The answer is that they do not wish to precipitate war, nor are they desirous of being the aggressors ih the conflict which is inevitable with Germany. The policy of France is to delay the out burst until she herself is fully prepared, while Germany is weakened by the strain on her finances and internal discontent and division. Although France is now in a state of preparedn- sk, she does not wish to act on the offensive by making .. descent upon Alsace and Lorraine To do so would arouse the patriotic sentiment in Germany, and unite all I parties to repel the invasion. On the other

hand, should Germany bo forced into tho position of aggressor, as Franco desires, tho ; war will be unpopular with tho Opposition and Socialist parties, who havo no syra- i pathy with tho Chancellor's scheme of j military supremacy. Signs are not want- j ing that if tho French Government can restrain the war feeling among tho Parisian "Jingoes," they will obtain their wish und Germany will be compelled to re linquish the financial contest and declare war. Tho reported renewal of tho allianco between Gormany, Austria, and Italy is a prelude to that momentous step. Having secured the friendship of Russia by pitching Bulgaria overboard, Princo Bismarck will now feel confident that tho conflict is narrowod down to ono between : France and Germany, with all tho chances of assistanco from other Powers in favour of the lattor. Monarchies may bo expected to combine to defeat the aims of an ambitious republican leader, whom a few victories would transform into a military dictator; but against this, tho outbreak of war will probably ha the signal fos socialism nnd Kepublicanism to rear their heads in Belgium, Germany, and porhaps Italy also. The tremendous issues iuvoivod, and tho awful sacrifice of human li'o that is certain to follow tho declaration of war between Franco and Gormany, fully justify tho extrema circumspection shown in arranging tho preliminaries. We wish wo could believe that the contemplation of tho appalling prospect will turn statesmen and warriors altogether from " tho paths of glory" to Ihoso of peace, industry, and social improvomunt; but without being pessimistic, wo havo no faith that such a solution of tho present crisis is probable.

The Typhoid Fever Hospital.

The tondoi. for tho building required for typhoid patients are now out, and will bo returnable on Monday next at 2 o'clock. As previously stated, tho residents of Park Koad ara much exorcised in their minds at tlie idea of having n permanent fewer hospital in close proximity to thoir dweiling-houso. It appears, how ever, that tho building will bu from ,'il) to 40 feot from tho fonco, and thou thoro will bo ix o_i feet, road between that and tho nearest houses, so that it will bo about 100 foot away. it, ts also thu intontiou of tho Board to httvo tho building sur rounded by a belt, of trees, which will hido it- from viow. Somo of tho objector- havo decided to ask thy Board to placo tho building at least ..0 feot from tho fonce, ami it is understood (hat Mr Wade, tho architect, will not object to such an alteration, line thing is certain, namely, thai thoFever Hospital ..ill bo placed near tlio silo first selected. With reference to tho stnto motit that tho doctors h id recommended another position, it is only right that it; should bo explained that tho medical

gentlemen never conjointly reported upon tho question of a site, so that, any opinions exprossed by tho medi cal stall' -oro merely their individual ideas upon tho matter. Undoubtedly the Board deserve credit for tlio promptitudo with which they have acted, and wo have no doubt thoy will do their host with tho land at thoir disposal. Directly thoir attention was drawn lo tho tugciit necessity for incroasod accommodation n special meeting was called, at, -htch Iho otcction of tlio building was authorii-ud. Tlio Board then proceeded to the Hospital, selcctod tho sito, and authorised tlio J.-nly superintendent to employ four nurses. Mr .Wade had his plans and .specifications ready tho following day, and tendors woro culled for forthwith. Thoso will bo returned on Monday, and it is.stipulated that t.ioci.nti ac tor shall commence operations on Tut sik.) morning; also, that ono-half tho building shall bo comploted within ufoitnight, and the othor wing at Iho ond or thrco wcol>-, a penalty of £10 por day being indicted in caso of failure to eomploto the contract within Iho sp.cificd time. This should ensure the speody completion of (ho fever wards, and should holji materially in securing tho rapid suppression of tho out break.

The High Commissioner Ordered to Tonga.

By cablo this afternoon wo learn tint tho Imperial Government havo not con sidered it prudent to wait till tho cyclone season is ovor beforo taking action with regard to Iho crisis in Tonga. Tho High Coinmiesinnci' of tho Pacific-Sir Charles Mitchell, Governor of Fiji — has been instructed by cable to proceed immediately to Tonga to report on the stuto of affairs pre vailing in thoso islands. Tho High Commissioner possesses largo powers over British subjects resident in tho islands, of tho Pacilio. Ho may, if ho deem it expedient, deport any British subject whoso presence on any island is con sidered injurious to tho peace and well-being of tho inhabitants. The newly - appointed High Commissioner has a difficult And delicate task, but his presence at Tonga with a British man-of war, if it accomplishes nothing else, wilt protect _-ngli_.h interests and prevent the intorftrenco of any foreign Power.

Tho only matter ot Interest io mining circles to-day was tho fact that tho Cambria had obtained another .'.01b.. of specimens from tho third stopo, west hanging wall reef, No. 2 lovel. This, on the Jaco of a dividend, augurs well for tho lucky share holders.

It is rumoured that a sorious outbreak of typhoid fever has occutred at tho Tnheko settlement, south of Hokioogn. A Mr A. W. Carew, who has arrived from that dis trict, gives a bad account of things gonorally thero.

A Wellington telegram statos.the R.M.S. Kaikoura, duo there on Sunday, is to tranship Auckland passengers and cargo, instead of coming on to this port, as originally arranged. Tlio Auckland agency of tho Shipping Company have received no information tespecting tlio chango of plans, which requires continuation.

Michael Skerry was arrested lo day by De tective Doolan, on Ihn charge of unlawfully and knowin/'ly, by cortain lalso pretences obtaining from William Joseph Ralph board and lodging valuo J. ris and JJI l.'i, in money with intent to cheat and defraud.

Tho Auckland Naturalists' Field Club loft for Motutapu in tlio Alexandra at 1 p.m. today. Tho weather was most propitious, aud tho excursion promises to bo a very pleasant one.

The chargo against Robert Lovett of ob taining money under false pretences was continued after we went to press yos torday. Messrs Hcfl'man and Hicks (collector for tho Werthcim Sowing Machine Company) deposed that tho piano and sewing machine respectively woro lent on the timo payment system. Mr Cover addressed tho Bench, and said if it were considered that a, prima facie case had been made out, he would ask for a remand till Monday, in order to call evidonco. Tho Bench considered there was ixpr iincrf'aci* case to answer, and tho caso sto .id adjourned till Monday. Mr Carlaw, the turncock, has shown us two bottlos of wator dipped from tho sur face in Ponsonby and Ivybor Pass reservoirs. The wator looks clear and good, but on closo scrutiny wo detected a few water-fleas in both samples. Mr Carlaw is of opinion that these obnoxious impurities are bred chiefly.in sections' cf tho sorvico pipes which am near the surface of tho ground, or pipes that are small and havo little circulation of water. It is seven months since the reservoirs wero cleaned out, but Mr Carlaw states that when last emptied thoro was scarely any sediment. Ho does not bolievo that tho condition of tho reservoirs has anything to do with tho cause of complaint. lb is intended, however, to empty the Ponsonby reservoir next Monday, and also to make a careful oxamination at the source of supply. Probably the impurities would disap pear if tho water was moro frequently drawn off in places where it stagnates in the-pipes ; and at this season the frequent ■ flushing of tho sewers with waste water is . a precaution that is highly desirable.

A meeting was held last night at tho Epsom school houso fey ratepayers of tho district to consider the question of obtaining a water supply. After considerable discus-

sion it wii" decided not to enter into tho scheme. To decide the matter ancl to satisfy all parties, it was then decided to take a poll of the ratepayers on March 11.

Mr Moody, manager of the Bay of Islands Coal Company, has issued a notice to the miners at iCawakawa that their present en-

jragemeat will ter.-__n_.te on tho -th of March next, anrl inviting the employees to meet with him tv have th- renaon^ fur

is.-iinc; the noticn explained. It -id ex pected that tho m«n will have a, proposal to accept a reduced rnto of wages laid before

T.horn : but hopes tire expressed that the Government will reduce the railway freight on coal so as to er.able the Company to carry oa without lose,

It is stated that a wholo.alo attempt to "stuff the roll" has boon discovoiod in Nowton district, in preparation for tho con;..tat next troncral eleclion. Tho at tempt has so far been defoated, but it, i, to be renewed at, tho Ap peal Court, when cluims to bo placed on the ri 11 wilt ba made on behalf of a num ber of " faggot" voters. There would appear to be no alternative but admit, such culm-, owing to the faulty framing i-, tha Act of Parliament, but ::o doubt !<:__. 1 acu men will be stirred to find a way vi d.feat ing any fl .grant attempt, to rob people u£ their electoral lights by the creation of sham voters.

Tho excursion trains from Waikato to Auckland aro boing very liberally patron ised. Yesterday tho excursion train had between 300 aud .00 passengers, and at 10.50 a.m. to-day about tho sarco number arrived hero.

Tho "ailing racos in connection with tho Judge's Bay l.egatta tuko place this after noon, tho first evont starting at '-'.HO p m. Thore aro a largo number of entries for all events, and good contests aro anticipated. The wind, _t starting, was blowing lightly from tho eastward. Amongst; tho boats out was a new IS-feet open boat, built by Mr C. liailoy, junr., and called tho Aid.

At a meeting of tlio Socioty for Providing Entertainments for tho Lunation at tho Asylum, yostorday afternoon, Messrs Br-tt, Ewington and Lamb were olee.od members of tho Provisional Committee, and it was resolved to ask tho Mayor to join it. It waa agreed to ask tho Government to subsidise tlio Socioty to tho extent of £ for £. It was Rtatoii that about £„5 had been collected by mem bore of llio Society. Colonel Haultain und Me«srs Withy, Larking, McLeod and Rico wor. elected a committeo to carry out tho resolution of tlio Socioty. It was agreed to expend ..;"> in purchasing and fram ing pictures for tho decoration of tho Lunatic Asylum. Col. Haultain was asked to confer with Dr. Oremonini a_ to tlio most suitablo times for holding enter tainments. Mr Ewington suggested that Mr Whitoombo should bo paid a .salary for his services no secretary to tho Committee, but Mr Whitcombe said it would bo inad visiblo to do so.

Messrs Ilo.ketli, Aitlion, and Co , auc tioneers,will sell en Tuesday noxt.atnoon.at th.ir Agricultural Hall,a largo lot of capital horses, buggies, cabs, hansoms, sociablo, sits of harness, waggonette, ploughs, chaff cutters, cle , etc This is n very important and extensive sido, and should command a cooil lot, nf bidders.

For some timo past Mr ond Madame Pooloy have been engaged in the training of a number i f boys from our pub lic tchools in cathedral music, and to morrow (Sundiy) afternoon thoy mako their first appoaranoo beforo nn luidienco at Iho Teaching Ch..mb_.s. Mr Pooloy has formed a complete, choir, and it, is intended to give n sorvico of sacred music ovury Sun day afternoon, comprising vocal nnd instru mental solos, concerted music, and in a littlo timo the chanting of tho Psalms anti plimially. Tho hour Hxod boing .".o'clock, does not, interfere with tho churches, whilst to non churchgoers those services should prove most attractivo and entertaining. A small cllbrlory is expected, to defray tho expenses, such ns salaries, otc, which wo are sum will not, begrudged by thoso enjoy ing tho services. Vi.iters aro desired to bring with thorn copies of Hymns Ancient mid Modern, and to join in tho singing.

ALLEGED CRUELTY

Kkkiu-.i.ick Wilis appeared at tho Police

Court to-day on a chargo of cruelly ill

treating a certain horso, by being tho owner of and permitting tho said horso to ho v orl>oil whilo sufloritig from sore tthoulclore, Mr Thorno appeared on behalf of the Socioty for tho Prevention of Ci nutty to Animals for iho prosecution. It will bo remeuiborod that WulUcr, thodri-oromplnyod by tho accusod, was charged with tho samo otlbnco several days ago, and tho caso having boon proved

against him, was adjourned till to-duy, in order that the employer might bo brought be fore tbeKonch, and tho precedont of punish ing owner instead nf tho driver established. Accused said ho behoved Iho diivcrof tho horso had already pleaded guilty, and ho o.mld not say anything further. Ho did not know why ho was summoned thero. He would admit: that tho horso was suffering from sines, but mu^t dony any knowledgo of thoir cxistooco at that time. Mr 1-edgato, inspector for tho Socioty for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, repeated tho ovidonco given on tho occu.ion of tho hearing of the charge aguinst Walker Thero woro throo sores on tho animal's shoulder. The effect of the sores would bo to cause tho animal pain. '.Valkor.tho driver,was also called, and said tho animal in question was subject", to sores. Mr Wells had a saddler over from town to fix the collar for him. Mr P.cdgato was re called, and said the sores were not new, and must have been on tho horso for a fortnight at loist Defendant then wont into the witness-box and snid the horso wa» in good condition, and had been suffering from soro

shoulders sinco ho got him. Witness had tried to sell him at auction, and could not get a bid for him for this reason. Ho asked Mr Redgato if ho might continue to work tho horso if he p.idded the shoulder, and ho replied in the affirmative. Tho shoulder was padded and tho sores healed, but broko out in a new place. This waa also tho caso wilh a new collar mado by Mr Kennedy. Mr 'lhorno said if defendant wero found guilty ho would ask the Bench to im pose merely a nominal ponalty. Tiio object was net to mulct the defendant in „ heavy penalty, but to shew tho public that iho master was liablo as woll as tho man. Tho caso against 'John Wells and tho driver (Walker) would bo withdrawn. His Worship was quito satisfied that; llio offence was committed, nnd, under tho cir cumstances, inflicted tlio nominal penalty 0f.... and costs.

BANKRUPTCY.

T. S. Evans.—A meeting of creditors in this estate was hold yesterday, tho following boing presont :—Messrs Abbott, William ...in, U.-.tior, and Alu.and.ir (for self, Macky, and Hughe., and Georgo). Messrs Williamson and Abbott wore appointed to consult ai- to Iho best, morlo of action, nnd udviso tho Assignee as to result. Meeting then adjourned for a fuller statement from debtor. J. F. Macintyue.—Aii adjourned credi tors' meeting was held yestorday, when there wore presont: The debtor and his solicitor (Mr O'Meagher), and Messrs Kceßiug, C. Buddlo (for Brown, Cumpboll and Co.), Taylor, Grey, Craig, and Wators. In reply to a question, debtor euid ho had never been a betting man. Had boen posted as a defaulter at Tattorsall's, but that was through a mistake of a book maker. His brother-in-law had promised to pay his debts if ho was allowed to ro main in tho Waitemata Hotel ; but ho was sure that monoy would not. now bo paid. Had promised to pay Mr Grey, but had boen obligctl to spend tho monoy in pro curing necessary stock. Had, at the timo of tho promise, a'writ for iMOU from Mossrs

Brown, Campbell, and Co. His dishurso during tho last four months had boon to that tirm. All his receipts and disburse ments wore entorcd in bis books. The mooting adjourned until Tuesday afternoon noxt, tho dobtor to supply an account of all rocoipts and piymonts sinco ho wont, into tbo Waitemata Hotol. The Ollicial As-

sigrioo read a letter from Donald Macgre gor stating that tho furniture removed was his own, and never wis intei-dsd to bo in cluded in any schedule.

OUR GOLDFIELDS

(BY TELEIII;.. I'll—OWN' Col; ItHsl'llN DENT.)

Thames, this day,

N_w Al-CRNIA, — A crushing of 15 londg of quartz and ..Olbs picked stone produced o2ozs lOdwts {.old. Adelaide.—Tho proprietors havo crushed thirty louda of quurt.z for 38ozs ..dwts gold. The Bunk of New Zealand yostorday shipped livo boxes of gold, containing 4,_020z5, to .Auckland. Cambria. —SOlbs. nf specimens woro ob tained to day from the third stops over the western drive at Ji'o. 2 level on the hanging wall reef. Kakangahakb, Friday. Ai.eu.--.--A crushing of five tons, being a trial parcel of quartz from No. 2 reef, has just been cleaned up at Bailey's p'.act for a return of S ounces retorted bullion. This was a fair a^orngy (--ample of tlio rcof, _ver ni-jing 12 inches thick, and i- consider eel by tho manager to bo very . iti-facloiy.

Jj-_.mi_-.cton. — A two-tun trio I pate. I from this mins will be cleared up at l-_.l_y'. I plant to-night, and a good return ia ex pected. | Diamond.—Crushing for this mine was ! started at t'ailey _ plant this morning, und the stuff ie shaping splendidly,

DUNEDIN NOTES.

(11V T_l.Ea_.A_H,— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Dunedin, this day.

It transpires that Mr J. C. Brown's mission is to Boat the Blucapur Company at Homo for £70,000. In the totalisator ticket theft caso.Donald | Mario, who had backed Captain Cook jin tho Suburban Walter on Thursday, was in tho act of handing in his ticket for [ payment whon Charles Sherman snatched j it out of his hand, passing it to somoone j behind, who cleared with it. Ar prosecutor i did not actually s_o Dunn (who wuschaiged I with receiving it) tako tho ticket, the j Bench dismissed tho caso against him. Sherman was sentenced to threo months' j imprisonment.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

Till, over-popular and pathetic English drama, " East Lynno," was produced at tho Opora Houso last evening to a hotter audioiico than usual. Miss 1 .oronco Wade, in tho dual characters of Lady Isabol and Madamo Vino, displayed groat powors of emotional delineation, and porhaps tho highest tostimony that could bo accordod

her woro tho tears of many of tho audionco at tho affecting scene of the death of Willie Carlyle and her own decease in tbe final act. Mr Henry ..lloyno, as Captain Lovison, represented tho cold, callous villain with a faithfulnose to life that was very effective.

To night Miss Wade will tako a woll de served benefit, whon a double bill will bo presented comprisod of "The Heir at Law" nnd VV. S. Gilbert's three - act comedy, "bweathoarts."

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Beforo Mr 11. G. Soth Smith, R.M )

Drunkenness.-Joseio Win~ato was fined for thia offence.

Ai.lecud Larceny.— John Palmor, a ro spoctablo-looking man,was charged with tho larceny of a jacket, valuo Ci, tho property of l.ichard Stoir.— Mr O'Meagher, who had boon retained for the defence, was unable to appour, and a remand was granted till Wednesday next. Maintenance.—Richard Dougherty was charged withallowinghimsolftobo in arrears on an ordor mado by tho Resident Magistrate for the support of his wifo.—Accused said ho had been doing what ho could. —Mrs Dougherty wont into the box, and complained that thero wns a second Mrs Dougherty in tho caso who had no light to tho niimo, and who lived on the fat of iho hind. Her husband had done nothing for her sinco ho stnbbed her moro than two yoars ago.— Doughorty rotorted in reply that for 1 _years ho had lived tho life of a dog. —Tho ilotich ordored tho prisonor to find or.o .uroty of £50 and two of £2,. each for pay ment of tho monoy for six months, or in default six months' imprisonment with hard labour. — George Stevens did not appeal in answer to a charge of disobeying an order of the Court for tho payment of 5s por week for tho support of his wifo.—Mrs Stevens said she rcceivod 15s about a fortnight ago. Ho earned plenty of money, but spent it upon othor womon,- His Worship said accusod would have to liud security to obey tho order for six months, himself io £.30 and two surotios of ._..'> each, or in default six months' imprisonment.—A similar chaige against John Keardon was withdrawn on tho application of his wifo.—Charles .tutry did not appoar, but as it was believed that, ho had gono away for a wook, tho c:n_o was adjourned till nc\< Saturday.

_.u_-,..-SiN(!.—John Hogan was ohoig.d with allowing n cow to stray on tho Now Zealand railway enclu.ure. — Mr Napier appoarod for tho accusod, and pleaded guilty. Tho cow had already put defondant to n grout deal of oxponso. iio had finally sold it—Mr Theo. Coopor ap peared for tho prosecution, and asked tho Bench not. to let the offence pass over with ix merely nominal penalty. Tho porters and parties on tho lino had tho greatest diiliculty in [getting tho cow away.—Mr Napior attributed tho trespassing of cattlo on tho lino to tho culpable nettloct of tho railway authorities in not. providing a turn stilo on the gate —Mr Coopor asked how vohiculartrallicwas topassthrough the turn stile.—Mr Napier replied that they should closo the gates then. —Mr Coopor said tho authorities wero bound to keop tho gates in question open.—Finod £1, and ordered to pay tho costs.

Indiscreet.— Andrew Heavy ploaded guilty to a charg, of leaving v train whilo iv motion on tho Onehunga line.—Accused s aid ho thought tho train had . topped, tho guard having culled " Pentose station" at night —Mr Coopor, for tho prosecution, said he did not usk for a heavy ponalty. It waa a miracle Heavy was not kil.ed.— Finod 10s and costs. Charge or Harbourinu /.ciainst a F.vniKit—William Middloton was charged with a broach ot tho Costloy Trainins.' In stituion Act by wilfully harbouring William Middloton, junior, an inmate of tho insti tution in question. Ho pleaded not guilty, —Homy Hawkins, Manager of the Costloy T.-ainir-t. Institution, and the boy gave -vi denco. It appeared that the lad tiad been j apprenticed to Mr Exler, of Arch Hill, and that tho father persuaded him to leavo and go with him to tho country. —Fined 10s and costs.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

(J.Y TKLEOHAI'H— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

DuNKOiN, this day. Ml. O'Connoh's storo at Stoney Creek Tor raco near Shotover, was burned down, Tho

tiro spread vory rapidly, the inmates barely escaping with their lives. Mr O'Connor, who w.is unin.-ur.d, estimates his loss at £1,500.

Serious Charge Against Boys.

: Folk small boys, whose ngos varied from seven years to twolvo, woro charged at the Police Court to day with breaking and enter , ing tho warehouse of Mossrs Mucky, Logan, Steon and Co,, and stealing therefrom 1 goods lo tho valuo of i' 2 Tho namos of tho accused wero Joseph Thomas,Goorgo floury Wincks, Patrick Knox, and Edward Mc- Caffrey. Thomas and Wincks pleaded guilty, Ivnox said Wincks gavo him the things ho had, whilo McCaffrey doniod all knowledge of the robbory. Sergeant Pratt i educed the chartte to one of eiraplo larceny, in ordor that tho caso might be summarily dealt with. Herbert Oientil, salesman »t Macky,Logan,Steen aud Go's,identified the clothing (produced) as their property. Thomas O'Donnell and Harry Bird, two boys, gavo ovidonco respecting the goods in tbe possession of throo of tho boys. McCaffrey was not present. Deteet.vo Tuohy said ho went to McCaffrey's homo and told him ho was charged with stealing clothing from Macky, Logan, aud Steon's. lie said ho did not take anything, but watched on tho stable for the others. When they returned, they gave him two black hats, which ho planted. Io tho guardroom, subsequently tho other boys said to McCaffrey that he watched for thorn and threatened to thrash them if thoy did not givo him a suit of clothes. Mrs McCaffrey said sho did not beliovo hor son was guilty, and sho wished for an adjournment till next Mon day in order that, she might engage a lawyor. — Sorgoant Pratt asked to have the boys committed to tho Training School. Thero wero no ptevious convictions against them. His Worship cautioned tho prisoner Mc- Caffrey, and discharged bim. Knox's father expressed his willingness to find security for his son's good behaviour f.ir tho noxt Ihroo months, and Mr Hollowoy off.rad security for tho boy Thomas. They wore discharged on sureties of £25 each for I th-fr ttnod behaviour lor threo months. ' Mrs Wincks said sho could not control her son, who had got into bad com pany and would not go to school. Ho was thoreforo committed to tho Kohimarama Training School till ho reached tho ago of hfteen, to bo brought ■up in the Roman Catholic faith.— A further chargo against Wincks and Thomas of breaking and entering tho storo of Josoph Potter, waa read out, and tho prisoners pleaded guilty. Ser geant Pratt said some damage had been dono by tho removal of load from tho roof, and he suggosted that the parents be ordered to pay tho amount. His Worship Baid he would not pass any further sent ence upon the prisoners.

CABLEGRAMS.

THE COMING WAR.

The Austrian War Vote,

Renewal of Alliances,

(KI'ECIA- CA-51--ORASI )

Vienna, February 24.

Tiik Keichsrath has unanimously voted

credit" f.>r military purposes.

Berlin, February 24,

The allianco botwoon Germany, Italy, and Außtria ha. been renewed.

Constantinople, February 24,

Kia/. Pasha has beon appointed to suc ceed Uodban Ef-wii aa Turkish (Special Commissioner to Bulgaria.

Russia Hostile to Germany.

Mas-Ing o! Troopa In Polland and Lithuania.

(_PECIAL MESSAGE.)

St. P_T_-Sl!Ul-i, February 25. Tho " Novosti " predicts that Europe is rapidly approaching a catastrophe Tho Kussi-n pic.s is violently attacking Gormany. Fifty thousand cavalry havo beon quartered in So.and and Lithuania.

THE KAPUNDA COLLISION

-SarrowiiiK Wct.iils

[l'U-hS association]

London, February 24. Mr Cottrell, the mate of tho Kapunda, who has arrivod horc, states that whon tho Ada Molinoro was sighted a collision v. as inevitable The Knpunda was cut through to tho kool, and the Melmoro's bowsprit was light across tha deck. Fifty of tho passengers rushed on deck ut tho first alarm, many of whom woio killed by fulling spars. Mr Cottrell believes that somo of Iho unfortunate poople woro devoured by sharks.

CRISIS IN TONGA

lini.criiii Wi.J-r- to the _li«h Coiiijui.s.sioi.---

(..kcter's TELEGRAM),

London, February 25.

In tho Houso of Commons last night Sir 11. Holland, Undor Secretary for tho Colonies, replying to a question, stated that the Iro poii-1 Government had telegraphed to the High Commissioner of tho J.'acilic instruc tions for him to proceed forthwith to Tonga to report upon tho stato of affairs thero.

NICARAGUA CANAL SCHEME.

Authorised by tho Unltod States Senate.

(SPECIAL CAIILEd-AM )

London, February 21

Tut; Sonata »! <Ua UniiqtJ Stuliw linn «iven its asTOtit In (lio i>ollolllo for cuttiuf.' tlio eiinnl tbrott;.-h Mo:ini;:u.i. It. was thw f-clicmo to wliicli i'loeidciilj Giovclund ro fu«!(l liia sanction eoino months ago on account of the Enablinß Bill containing olaii'ce of a cluiractor liicly to onlanglo the btutos with oilier countries.

[keutek'.s ti-.u:<;kam ]

Adelaide Exhibition.

London, February 25.—M. Ilonri Hare

has been appointed Austrian Commissioner nt, Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition. Tho Gorman Elections. The latest cleciion returns show that thero aro 200 mombers in favour of the soptennato. exclusive of _0 members of tho Contro. Tho Irish Conspirators. LostioN, Fobruary 25.— Mr Dillon and the othors iv whoso caso tho jury disagreed will bo tried again by a commission. Shootl-E at Wimbledon. Tho Duke of Cambridge statos that it is dangerous to continue shooting at \\linblo don. Tho Australian and Now Zealand teams aro expected to tako part in tho Jubilee meotinc. Scots' Church. Melbourne. Tho Roy. Mr Lees, who has boon tempo rarily appointed to tho pastorship of Scot'a Church, Melbourne, has boon granted six months' leavo of absonco, and sails oarly in I April. Federal Insurance Company. Mr Christie has been appointed managor Qf tho Federal Insurance Co. Tho prospec tus slates that six companies have joined, bringing tho premium income to at least £100,000 a year. Australian Oarsmen in London. Tho London Rowing Club offer to toko chargo of the boat, of tho Vic torian eight, and accord the visitors all tho privileges of membership. Another Mining Company. Tho Ravenswood Mining Company is registered with a capital of £125,000. Trial of Irish Conspirators. London, February 24. —The trial.of Dil lon, O'Brion, Harris, and Sheehy for con spiracy concluded ill Dublin today, but the jury disagreed as to thoir verdict. Serious Illness of Prinoo Alexander. Berlin, Febraury 21.—Tho illiie«s from which Prince Alexander of Battonborg is suffering now provos to be small-pox. His Royat Highness lios in a critical condition. The United States and Canada London, February 21. —Tho Houso of Representatives has empowered tho Presi dent to prevent Canadian vessels, railway care, or goods entering the United States.

[I'IIESS association.]

A Chinese Claim. I.on hon, Fobruury 21,—Tho English Court at Shanghai hold-, tho P. and O. Company's steamer Nopoan blamoablo for tho sinking of a. Chiueso transport. The wners ot tho hitter claim £50,000.

I.ondo.n, Fobruury 21.—Tho English ttourt at Shanghai bold* tho V. and O. Company* steamer Nopoan blamoablo for tho eiokinj; of a. Chinefo traneporc. Tho vyners ol tin) latter claim £50,000.

New Anglo-Australian Mall .Service. London, February '.it.—Tho Canadian- Pacific Railway Company project either a 29, 30, or 32 days' fortuigbtly eorvico from Liverpool to Brisbane, with a branch to Fiji and IS'ow Zealand. Tho headquarters will bo at Sydnoy, and tho subsidy will not exceed that now paid to tho P. and O. Com pany. Victoria and Now South Wales. M.eleookne, February 2;" i - Sir Henry Parkos had an interview to-day with Mr Dorham, tho Postmaster-General. He pro mised to co-operate with tho Victorian Go vernment regarding the carriage of Aus tralian mails from Great Britain, He states that ho would endeavour to establish a [ parcels post, butw. tn Victoria and New I Mouth Wales ; also to introduce post cards between England and tho colonies. He nfloiwards had an interview, with Mr Gillies, when tbo two Premiers decided to act in tioiicnrß with l-kronco to the celebra tion of tho Queen's Jubilee. The Collinlon In Sydney Harbour. Syd.iey, February 23.-So for as has boen ascertained, no deaths from drowning occurred from the collision t otwoen the steamers Emu and Wuratuh. In their previous trips the former hid 200 paesengers and the lattor 700.

ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

(redtek's telegram.)

Sydney, February 25,

The cricket match, Sbaw-Lillywhite's ' team v. United Australia, commenced to day Tho attendance on the ground was only ' moderate), owing to the wet Weather. The Engli-huian went liret to the wickets, and 1 when thn .tumps were drawn .bad made t_S lor the 1u.3 ol seven wickets. Tho iollowiny aro the scores : Bates, caught, 3 ; Shrews bury, bowled, 9 ; Keud, bowled, 11 ; Gunn, bowled, 9 ; Lohmaun, bowled, 2 ; Scotton, bowled, 0 ; Briggs, bawled, IT ; Barlow, not out, 24; Flowers, not out, 37 ; sundries, 11, Turner took five wickets,

The European Earthquakes.

FEARFUL AND EXCITING SCENES.

PANIC IN A BALL KOOM.

Disaster in a Church.

IERBIBLE LOSS OF LIFE

English and American Visitors Killed.

Mutiny in a Prison,

(special message )

London, February 24,

News of tho oarthquako in tho south of Europe has caused a groat sensation in England and on tho Continent. Tho recor.d of tho fatalities is incomploto, and it is moro than prgbablo that tho full oxtont of

tho catastrophe, will never bo known. Every hour brings to light a fresh and torriblo phase of nature's convulsion.

Tho returns at tho presont time givo a list of moro than 300 killed, and it is ex pected that tho death-roll will be largely increased when tho wholo of tho obtainable statistics havo beon collocted. In regard to tho porsons injured, no reliable informa tion can bo obtained, b-t it is boliovod they must number sovcral thousands.

From Savona, where thero is a large penal establishment, a scene of unusual brutality and lawlessness is reported. Tbo effect of tho shock rendered tho prison offi cials almost stupid, and maddened the con victs into beastliko ferocity. A few of tho most daring spirits, seeing in tho confusion an opportunity for revengo and possible escape, mado an attack upon tbo ollicors. Th. example of thoso ruffians was speedily followed by tlio rest of tho prisoners, and bofore the officials had timo to concentrate

themselves for defensive purposes, thoy wore overpowered by the convicts, nnd treated with tho greatest brutality.

At Tinalborgo oxtensivo landslips oc currod, and a portion of tho displaced earth fell across the railway line, completely blocking it.

The last news received from Nico was

sent by Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, who was uninjured. Ho describes the panic which

reigned in that city ai something appalling. Many of tho fugitives who fled from the

placo by rail woro blocked, owing to tho landslips.

Tho railway station at Nico was thronged with pooplo waiting for tho train to start to carry Ihem away from what thoy considered a doomed city ; and although tho railway officials again and again explained that it

would bo useless to attempt to run tho trains until tho lino had been cleared, the excited throngs demanded to bo taken as far as circumstances would permit. The town presented n remarkable sight at nightjthrough tho poopie, who would not stop in their housos, camping in tho streets. Family groups huddled together and pre pared themselves to pass tho nigh' ; others woro hurrying tlirougli thoroughfares screaming and raving in a eomi-domented stato, whilo not. a tew passed tho timo bo moaning tho loss of their friends, and making tho air resound with the namoa of thoir lost ones.

Thoso of tho bettor class of tho in habitants laid siogo to the vessels in harbour, aiid vied with oach other in frantic bids for accommodation, fabulous prices boing given for cabin accommodation. In many caso invalids had their suffer ings intensified by the cruel inattention motod out to them.

Tho placo is still in a stato of bewildering panic, hardly justitiod by facts, as so far thero is no indication of v repetition of the devastating tliociis

By later news frcra tho district of Riviera como. word of a dreadful panic, sovcral persons being killed and many injured. The building v. hero tho panic occurred was a favourite resort of tourists, and on tnis occasion the last carnival ball was being held, and tho place was crammed with American and English visitors. Tho dancers wore just about to leave the scone of festivity when a strango und ominous rumbling was heard, which proved tho fore runner of death to many.

Tho shocks wero folt with great violence at Le(_hora, Marseilles, Milan, Toulon, Avignon, aud Geneva. Aa soon as the Queon had been mado aware of tlio calamity, she was greatly distressed, and although informed that tho Prince was safe, could not be pacified. She at onco wired to tho Princo to ascertain tho extent of tho calamity, atid hogged to bo reassured of his safety. Tho Government requested the Prince of Wales to return to England and allay tlio anxioty felt on his behalf.

At Savon.], n town twenty-four miles south-west of Genoa, a number cf houses wero wrtcked, and eleven porsons killed.

Later Particulars.

RENEWAL OF THE EARTHOUAKES,

London, midnight,

News has just boon received of a renewal of the shocks, and an augmentation of the pauic which prevails in all parts of South ern Europe. Tho renewed shocks havo been felt with great severity at Mentono, but no fresh disasters or fatalities havo been reported.

Northern Italy seems to have been the centre of the terrible visitation, and fifteen hundred people aro reported to havo been killed. Any estimate must neces sarily bo iucompleto, as it is impossiblo to say how many bodies may bo lying beneath tlio iallon buildings which strew the dis trict.

The worst nows is that of a terrible calam ity which has occurrod at Bagnaseo, where there is a largo church. As soon as the ebouUs woro felt Co peoplo crowded into tho building, and tho excited mass wedged themselvos iv and crammed it to its vory purtals. A porfect babel en sued. Some offered up prayer, while somo chanted and others vvopt. It was not until somo time after the supremo violence of the shocks had passed that tho dreadful catastrophe happened. Almost without warning the building col lapsed, and 300 persons are reported to have boen instantly killed or severely wounded. Relief trains of provisions have boen des patched to tho outlying places, and medical mon havo boen instructed to mako their way to remote villages with a view of ro lioving tho sufferings of tho wounded. It is stated that the faco of tho country is com pletely transformed, mountains being de formed or considerably reduced; valleys havo givou placo to high ground, aud mountainous districts to pUina. Several slight shocks of earthquake wore again ...penoncod this moruing at Nice and Cannes.

THE LATEST.

TWO THOUSAND VICTIMS.

Safety of lhe I'rinee of Wales

[SPECIAL MESSAGE]. Tho number of victims is now swelled to tivo thousand in Italy alono. At Bussaua, 11 third of tha populaco aro buried udder tbo ruins. At least 10,000 people havo lied from Nics. The Prince of Wales leaves for England to day.

Thames, this day. 'Iho following have been elected for Thamos Central Licensing district: —Messrs Douglas, McAndrew, Townsoud, stone and Walton. Tho two latter are temperance and tho others publicans' candidates.

In St. Peter's Church, Surrey Hills, the 80. J S. Boyd will to morrow evening de liver a lecture en "Tha Bible and State Education." Thia lecture has been de livered ia the Waikato and at +he Thames, and has provoked much controversy in con sequence of the expression of views not quite™ keeping wit-h those of the B'ible-in- Rch-o's pii rf.y. Tha lecturer does not lay on tho St.to tlio responsibility of imparting re ligiou-i iiK.trui.iion in its schools—that rc epoQßibi ity, h_ hoM ~ mu.t re.t on the

parent. aud. tho Church. Ths Waikato and Thames press apeak very highly of the lecture, and as it 13 a subject of interest to overy parout many will doubtless avail themselves of the opportunity of* Hearing it.

NEWTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Las* evening a special meeting ci the members of tho Newton Borough Council was held in the office, Great North Road. Tho following gentlemen wero pro sent :-Messrs R. T. Warnock (Mayor), Billington,Buckloy,Ambury, Laing, Riggs, and Morrison. Tho business in hand was to confirm tho Standing Orders and By-law No. 2 The Mayor read over the by-laws, and acme trifling alterations wera mado A letter was road from Mr William Jo'hns'ton, objecting to Clause No. 43, which read as follows :—" And no person shall be allowed to erect any privy or cesspit withio 20 feot of any dwelling-house, and tho Council shall compel the removal of any privies or cesspits alreadylerectod within tho prescribed limits." Tho writer considered that such a clause interfered with property as already existing, and asked that the word "already" should bo changed to "that shall be erected from this date." After some discussion, it was decided to insert the words "if necessary" between the words " shall " and " compel." It was then re solved, on tho motion of tho Mayor, seconded by Mr Ambury, "Tbat the by laws as passed, and tho standing orders as laid bofcro the Council at the previous meet ing, be confirmed, and tbat tho seal of the Council he affixed to them according to law, and that they como into operatic l on Tues day, tho Bth of March." The Conucil then adjourned.

Whangape Special Settlement.

The steamer Argyle roturned from Whan gapo at 11.30 a.m. to-day, tho round trip having been marked by fine weather and favourable winds. The Argylo left the Queen-streot wharf on Mondoy evening last with about 100 special 3cttlers, and Captain Johnson vi as in charge, with Captain James Conway as pilot. Bho was off Whangape on Wednesday morning, early, and got over tho bar _lß_m. Passengers and their luggago aod cargo were landed, and at once set about ascertaining the posi tion of thoir land, and making or rangemeuts for settling down. For the most part, the sottlers appeared to to be woll pleased, and only three of their number were heard to express any dissatis faction. These wero three young men ; namcdßrown, who walked two ortbree miles inland in search of their "patch" of ground, aud then being informed that they had to go some twelve, miles further returned to the steamer and came back to Auckland. They have not docided[to give up their land, however, and will probably return to Whangapa later on. Some of the first lot ofsettlors who wereinterviewodspokoinhigh terms of praise respecting their land and the general impression seemed to be that almcj. t all tho mon on the land, about throo hundred altogethor, will stay there and succeed in making their way ea.ily. Good progress has been made by several of the settlers, and as an instance of what can be done by downright hard work one of then named Lloyd is said to bavo cleared ten acres in three weeks, and whon the Argyle was there had two teams of bullocks em ployed ploughing tho land. The natives ore spokon of as boing very good to the settlers and things generally have a most promising appearance. Mr Lundon, who wont down with tho Argyle.intends to return to Auck land overland, and it. is expected that an other batch of settlors will bo eont down about a week henco.

CARTERS' PICNIC.

Lower Queen street presented au un usually gay and lively appearance this morning, whon tho doublo row of com petir.g horses and vehicles were being judged. This, tho lirat item in the loDg and varied programmo of tbo Auckland carters' picnic, took longer than was expected— partly on account of adjudging the prizes where all the compotitiors wore so good, and partly bocauso tho judges, Messrs Red gateJT. Belchor, andß. Halstoad (originally appointed) did not put in an appearance, and two fresh ones had to do their duty. Thc.o gentlemen wero Mr Geo. L.ndrum and Mr Robt. Austin. Tho vurious prizes for good horses,good harness, etc., were ad judged as follows : — For. ths: Four. Best Dressed Waggow Horses:—A prize of a whip, valued at £1 is, was offered by Mr Jones, of Queen street. Mr Jakins - team won the prize, their attendant carter, to whom was due the credit of thoir spruce oppearance.beiDg Mr John Lamb.

Best Dressed Pair of Horses otr Parade :£1 prize, given by Messrs Phillipps and Son. — Winstone's pretty greys won first prize, Lamb's team being second ; Craig's, third ; Jakins's, fourth.

West Dressed Hoise on Parade : A whip, as first prize, was presented by Mr Hill, harness ornaments by Messrs Branston and Lee.—For thoso prizes there were no less than 12 competitors, and a long time was taken up in adjudging the piize. It was finally settled that the grand dark bay of Mr G S. Cammellshould takethe palm.thehorse having been attended to by Mr Crosby, who also acted as driver. Socond camo Mitcholson's horse, Mr Menzies being the driver, and third U. B. Symonds'a, his son driving. .

Best Si'kinu Cart on Parade. — The prize was won by Mr P. Turner's trap, Mr Owen being tbe driver.

Best Spring Cart Horse on Parade.— the prize, a hat.presen.ed byMr W.H. Fen ton, was won by Mr P. Turner, Thomson and Smith being second. It was pastil o'clock before tho judgiug was over, and Mr G. V. Jakins's waggon headed the proces sion with its freight, consisting of the Devon port Brass Band, under Bandmaster Morris. After followed the other waggons belonging to Messrs Winstone, Craig, the Auckland Roller Mill people, etc., all gay with ribbons, burnished brass, and fresh paint, and their bright cargoe3 of happy picnic folk, in Bummer array. Taken alto gether, tho show was accredit to Auckland, and any city might be proud of the horses, waggons, and aleo, we may add, tho drivers,. A largo number of persons attended the procession to tho scono of action, Potter's Paddock; Epsom, tho programme present ing many attractive features, such as the trotting race barebacked, pipe race, single ladies' race, etc., not to forget tbe baby show. Tho handicappor for the horso races, is Mr R. Menzies, aud ho who rules the foot races Mr Alfred Edmonds. On the ground hot water is provided for all who want it, and in addition to the prizes offered, ns por programme, a. number of others will be presented on the ground by the Committee.

Pcttin-g the Stone. — O'Connor, Ist prize, 20 feet 5 inches. There are a good many people on the ground.

LATEST SPORTING.

Nominations for the Easter Handicap, Autumn Handicap, and Steeplechase, to be run at tho Auckland Racing CluD Autumn Meeting, closo on Friday next. The full programme appears in our advertising columns.

The names of Sultan and Native have been omitted from tbe nominations for the Onehunga races,

W.C.T.U. CONVENTION.

(BY TELEI.K.U. H.—l K___> ASSOCIATION),

Christchurch, this day. The annual convention of the New Zealand Women's -Christian Temperance Union concluded yesterday. It was decided to momorallz- tho Minister of Educa tion re scientific temporatice instruction in schools, ond petition tho Government re femalo suffrage. The electiou of officers for tho ensuing yet r resulted as follows :—Mrs Jake, New Zealand National Superinten dent ; Mrs Will (Dunodio), recording secretary; Mrs Wroughton (Christchurch), treasurer ; Miss Sorloy (Wanganui), corres pondence secretary.

TE ARO ELECTION.

(-_ TELEGRAPH.— TRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. Mr Jelmcoe declines to contest Te Aro peat on the ground that he holds the came views as Mr Travers, and would only split

the votes with him

j Tho lunatic McKen_ie, who escaped ft_.ru I ha A-ylum i-eveial __j_, ago, has not be-i captui.ei 5 et. .. . P-raeii ratepayers ate warned by adver tisement of to day tbat in o;der to meet the borough engagements, the Council will be comp-Hea to tuko legal steps to recover all 'rat.s outstanding at the expiration o* seven days from this date. -*-'• *- • ■

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2d, 1887.

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THE NEW ZEALAND IRON AND STEEL CO. (_.-'-..___.. IN THE MATTER Off "THE COMPANIES ACT, 1882." In the matter of and "The Ne « Zealand Iron I and Steel Co. (Limited." .■■'-■■ The Cradltors of the above-named Comp.ny are require!, within fourteen days from this date, to send thair namea and addresses, and particulars ot their debis or claims, to the L'quidator of the paid Company, at hi" Offlce, Fort-Street, Auckland, *nd if sireqnlred by noJ_ce in writing from the said Liquids, or are by 'heir solicitors to m_ke proof of their Bald _eb:s or claims at such time as shall be speciH-d iv su.h notice, or in default thereof they will bo excluded from tho benefit of any dletributloo mrfo beforo such debts are proved. Dated at Auckland this 21th day o" February isar. J. MACFARLANF, Liquidator ot the above-named Company. HOSIERY of Every Description greatly ■re-uoed ia price. Nothing like it in A._-______-rA_ T. Short's Great Clearing Bale, i By Order of the Executors, S.n ._. •



WHAT'S IN A NAME? Try " The Economy Boot Shop." There you will find own-mado Boots, suitable (those times) for all pockets. It's true to its name. £ s. d. Women's Leather Slippers 0 2 11 Women's Kid Walking Boots .. ..069 Men's E.S. Boots 0 9 6 Boys' Strong Nailed Boots 0 6 9 Children's Sohool Boots to size IS ..040 Children's Copper Toe Balmorals, sto C 0 3 11 ■VTTAR IN THB TEAPOT ! We challenge the Trade of Auckland to give the publio better value In Sugars,- Teas, Coffees, Fruits, or any other lino connected with tho trade, and we ask the economic ond far seeing publio to bo the judges: Flour, lOOlbs, 10s 6d ; 50 do. 5s 6d : 251b C-ndles, 9s; Oatmeal. 251b bags, 3s 3d. Fresh Butter and Kggs at Wholesale Prices We have, without doubt, the Largest Retail Trade in Auckland, and intend doing a cntting trade, and for the next week will out up beßt Wairoa Cheese atsd per lb; Best Canterbury Bacon, 7d per lb. Wo don't cut Hams, but will sell them whole at 9d per lb. EARLE & MONTGOMERY, Karangahape Road. HE UNSOLICITED TESTIMONY OE OLD TEA-DRINKER 3 Is that our ___ " TEA EXTRAORDINARY " AT 2s PER POUND IS THE BEST ! P. WHITEHEAD, TEA-INSPECTOR, TASTER. & BLENDER, 5, Victoria-street. & Poksqnbv Road.



SPECIALLY CHEAP LINES AT IO GOODBON'S LONDON ARCADE. 5 quires (120 sheets) good Crcatn ttuleil Note Paper for Gd ; Envelopes to match. 6d per 100: Kail do Cologne, 2a bottle for Is. or 5s Bd bottle for 3s 6d; Toilet Vinegar, 3-i 6d bottle for 2s, or lasmaUor size; Dinner Sots (IK pieces), hand somo patterns. 25* ; Tea Sets (40 pieces), china, handsomely silt. 12b Gd the set; Breakfast Sets, china aud gilt, 15s ; Dessert Sets. 15*; Chamber Sots, handsome patterns, 12s Cd; Tollot Sets, 3s 6d: elegant Cut-glass Scout Bottles. nto_-_l silver tops. Is Od; Sterling Silvor Jewellery, marvellously cheap; Nickel Silver Clocks, good time-keepers, 5s each; White-handle Table Knives, rivetted. 4s _d the J-dozen; Whlte h.ndle Dessert Knives, rivetted, 3s 9d the _■ dozen ; Black-handle Knives and Forks, strong snd .ood, Ss tho i dozen pairs ; Broad Knives. 9d each; Bread and Butter Platters. 6d each; Al Klectro-platcd Table Forks and Spoons. 6s the J-dozen; Al Kleotrio-plated Dessert Forks and Spoons, 4s Bd the J-doz.; White Metal Table Forks and Spoons, 61 eacn; White Metal Dessert Forks and Spoona, Jd eaoh; Whit- Metal Tea Forks and Spoons, 2d oaoh; Japa ncso Glovo and Handkerchief Boxes, Is 6d the nair; Japanese Sunshades, 9d each ; other Japanese Roods, cheap; Jugs (set of three), handsome patterns. 2s 6d the SBt; Stove •rna ments. all at Is oach; Hair, Cloth, and Hat Brushes, and Perfumery, cheap; Fooket Cut lery, the oheipost in Auckland; Dolls, china and compo., from 3d eaoh; Writing Cases and Desks, from 2a Bd each; Workboxes and Basket?, trom 2s each: Papior Macho Goods, a splendid asaortmont; Toys in endless variety arranged on stalls —3d, 6d. and Is oaoh article and up wards. For Birthday, Wedding, or any Pre sents, no place In Auckland like the London Arcade for Variety ond Cheapness. Price Hat on application. — Not" Address: GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADK, 210,Quoen-atre.t (opposite Mo Arthur's Warehouse.) HAND-BEWN BOOTS, speolalljr suit ablo for the warm weather, light and •any. trivini. great oomfort to those nOUot-. with tondor feeU-WM. MILLER It SON, High-street. Prioes slightly ever imported article. MILNE AND CHOYCE'S f.HEAP QASH gALE o» SURPLUS SUMMER GOODS Is Now Pboosbdino, BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. ...ft-SALE WILL ABSOLUTELY CLOSE Monday, Feb. 28. Milne and Choycb, QUEEN AND WELLESLEY STRBET3 !



RUSSIAN Tea Packing Company's | PURE BLENDED TEAS OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.- The "New Zealand Herald" saya:—"On ac count of their trade In the now celebrated Kussian Co.. Blended Teas having grown too large for their o'd premises In High-street, Messrs John Earle and Co. have opened an . office and depot at 207, Queen-street, next Arthur's Mart. Tbe new premises have been most elaborately fitted up In blaok and gold, and the uniqueness of the decorations, both inside and out. make the place one of the Bights , ot the city, showing that tha firm have faith In the future oC their Blended Teas Messrs , I Earle Se Co. are well known in Auckland as clever end reliable tea experts, and that they have taken a hand In the pushing ot the new I line of teas is, to our mind, a sufficient proof that the article offered Is what it Is represented to be." Tha AucKLAOT) Evkkino B_ab says :— "Messrs John Earle Se Co., the renowned tea tasters aud dealers In Auckland, have now opened in Queon-street, next Arthur and Bud dies Mart. Thore are few men about who understand teas better than Mr Earle. He has given the tea business his sole attention for years, and as a blender of pure teas, ought to receive a large support from the hundreds ot homes In Auckland. He deals In nothing but teas, and may certainly claim to be the people's tea blender." Besides these expressions of approval from the public press we are In almost daily receipt of the most encouraging testimonials regarding tho superiority ot our Kussian Co.'s Pura Blended Teas over all other paoket teas, and the rapid and steady Increase in our trade shows that the tea drinkers of the colony are appreciating our efforts to place in their hands Pure and .Properly Blended Teas at prices within the reach of all. These Teas put up In packets bearing tha Company's label and trade mark (without which none are genuine), oiay b« had throu-h any respectable grooor, or at ttie Te* Depot, OT, Queen-iitratjt, Auokland. JOHN EARLE & GO., TEA MERCHANTS, j POST-OFFICE BOX No. JOfi. , 1 Asants wanted where sot already represent, ffi, ' j



MRS BTjrTERWORTH, MILLINER, MoARTHUR'S BUILDINGS. QUEEN-ST., Lately occupied by Miss Teutenborß, will nOLD A p.B A 8.1 N G OA L E OF NEW SUMMER COSTUMES HATS , BONNETS SATINS FEATHERS FLOWERS BABYUNEN UNDERCLOTHING &c, sea. IN CONSEQUENCE OF R-MOVING, ALL THE GOODS WILL BE CLEARED AT A VERY LOW RATE. QUEEN • STREET, NEXT MESSRS McARTHUR & CO., AND AT KARANGAHAPE ROAD. W. J. H UBST & cT°- B. J. ESAM and A. H. GRAINGER having purchased Irom the Publio Trustee (tho Executor under tho Will of the lato W. J. Hurst) the Goodwill, Stock-in-trade, Book Debts, etc., ot tho old-established business of W. J. Hurst and Co., Grain, Sood, Produoe, and Artificial Manure Merchants, will trado under tho samo style and name, and will continue tho business as heretofore. All Outstanding Accounts aro requested to be paid forthwith. W. J. HURST &.CO. ON SALE. SEEDS- Now Season's Clovers and Natural Grasses Ryo Grass and Cooksfoot (In variety) Turnip and Mangold Seols MANURIC3- Boncdußt (fine and .-Inch) Superphosphates (various grades) Nitrate ot Soda Sulphate ot Ammonia Potash. Kalnot, etc., oto. Peruvian Guano GRAIN- Soed and Feed of all descriptions Flour, Oatmoal Bran. Sharps Tab.i and Coarse Salt Tablo Potatoes &c. &c, &o. W. J. HURST & CO., (JUKE. -STREET. AUCKLAND. c____-e. is asf-Evn.C- i rpo BEJ___V__ I _ •VTOU'MUBX SEE j pOM-ANI) LOOK -<J "At siloßT'e wii-Dovv CO TtfUTK THE PRICES MARKED r£i ■fcTEVER BEFORE HEARD Olf Q J__i O OCCUR AGAIN "^ 02 SIL.K DUES-ii- FOR 'run. -"rtIGE "jsf . OF COTi'ON UuODS (VIO w_._i INS____TION INVITED Jg .. _ rS" pOLOUI-ED SILKS, la PER VAtIU w'X TT>VH--Y COri--_.V'AB._r__~_.!_____ - TMr-ENaE'^-oKT.vti-H 7!' _^^ A LI- U-SU. 1..U.J-., IS _._.«. __.KL> pjl^ •\7-ELV2TICE\-<, FROMIs C_^* pLUSHES, Ss lia 03 TV"U.Y id T___ 'i'lM-i " "fy* rp- --» \rn_~ f^HH—f ijaLlj DRKaSi_s,-i_ perjd." ___) (.u-_- uTtK_TVA_v__F.t_t_N3.is 7. O - __ r-r-t EVERY POS-IBI.E SHAD it, is * .. H. _ _Q "y EL . ETJiENS, FituM Is "ffc3jj 'T>LU-"ir__YFR.M. 2s lid *j TJEST TIME t-H rpu HUiC q A -II.X DItESS FOR H*j rrVHE PRICE OF \yi A~_OTTO-TONE j_t t uos- s noßTa 7TRKAT CLKARING SALE T>Y O__3ER"OF ~ rriu. executors TTVISEASES OP THE EYE AND EAR. Mb HUMPHREY HAINKB, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. Edinburgh, Sec, lato Resident House Surgeon to the National Eyo and Ear Infirmary. Dublin—having devoted a lengthened period, both on the Continent snd In tho United Kingdom, tn the study of Diseases peouliar to the Eyes and Ears, can now be con sulted for tbo same at the residence of Dr C H. Haines. Princes-street, Albert Park, Auckland. Hours of Consultation. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.



The concert and ball announced in last ni.ht____.ue by the 'Tif-ntal Min»tr-la f.r Fr. ray, ."■__, r.-h It.i , in the pjpakura Hall, haa been -li.it-..--. it, will b_ on Tiifpday next, Jim eh Ist, whim the i.ulil-ii may rel, up n li_vi.uk a tin t- C1..1S eniena nment. Wilson's Portland Cement is scld in bags. Two twin equal ono cask. Any quantity can ba had. lv proof ot quality, .he _ovnin_.o_l Hiithoriae it. use oa thuir works. Wilson's I Hydraulic Limn in unequalled, Co.erets foim- ! nati-no. lank . UO-.1-. paths, etc. are chei-p. I Intor_-_tian free.—J. Wilson Se Co.. Customs-it. I West, -.uc.rl_.i-ii, manufacturer.! ot V.iJsnn'.s Portland C ____._: snd Hydraulic Lime.-[Adyx.]