COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &0 -> To-night. AbboH's Opera tfouM-Grponwood Concert, 8. Y.M.O.A. Booms -Ev.ingell«tio Service 7.30. Glassworks. Freeman's Bay-Kxhibitlon of

T^mDeranco DHall-Froo ontertiinment, 7 SO Firouell,. comer of Gror and Qneen-Btrcots- R^ißio"ua rMowl On({'in the TVnt on Surrey HUIB Estate, Fonsonby Bond, i 30.

Rota of Justices at Police Conrt, March 7—G. Fraser and S. V, George.

Sunday Services.

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

St. Paul's—lncumbant. St. Matthew'*—lncumbent. All Saints'—lncumbent. St. Sepulchre's—lncumbent. ' City Hall-Evangolißtic Service, 8. St. Mary's, Parnell-Inniinbcnr. Epiphany—lncumbent. St. Fetor's Prosbyterian-Rev. R. Somorvllle. Pitt-streot Wosloyan -Rev. 11. Bull. Grafton Road Wcsloyan— Revs. A. J. Smith

and A. Reid. Parnell Woaloyan—Messrs W. C. McDowell

and J. L. Wllsoo. St. John's Woßleyan-Rev. R. H. Dewsbnry. Devoiport Wotievaa— V.csira R. J. Soustor ond T. E. Corkill. ' Mount Albert Weslejan—Mcjsrs W. Hogg and

J. Shickloford. Birkenhead VVesicyan Sunday oclnol—Anniver-

airy Services-tt«v. C. H. Gar and. New Church Servicea-Forestera1 Hall. Karan-

guhapo Road. 11 a.m. Auckland Tabernac o-Pistor T. Spurgeon. PonEonb.v Bipt.o-. -M'fSTS R. Fry and Exloy Mount ltden Baptta'.-Faitor Bray. St JohnV, Northco;e — Ha'vest ThanksgiviDg eervics.—Revs. H. 3. Davies and U H. Long. St. David's Presbyterian-llcv C Worboja. Congregational Chu eh, Bflresford-street— Rev. K. and Mr Mr C. K. Button. I'evonport Congregational—Rev. R. J. Robert 3. Nowton Congregational—Mr N. Wood and Rev. R. Laishley. Abbott's Opera House—Mr E. H. Taylor. Pooloy's Teaching Chambers, Queen Btreet— Service o£ Sacred Mualo, 3pm. Mount Kdcn Congregational-Rev. W. J. L. Class. Pitt and Viocent-atroets United FreeTMethodlst —Rev. S. Macfarlane and Mr J. Knott. Mount Eden United Free Methodist — Mr S. Parker and Kov. S. Macfarlane. Aloxandra-slreet Primitive Methodist —Mr Chipman and Rev. A. J. Smith. Pitt and Edwin-streets P/imltive Methodist— Messrs H. B. Potter and IV. Worthington. Franklin Road Primitive Methodist—Rer. C. E. Ward. Waterview Prlmitivo Methodist —Mr Goo. Pearson. Richmond Road Primitive Methodist—Kov. C. B. Ward and Mr R. 11. Cnester. Religious Meeting in tho Tent, on Surrey Hills Estate, Posßonby Rond, 3 and 7 p.m. V.M.C.A —Jlr C. X button, 3 p.m. Lome-street Hall — Auckland Rationalistic Soolety. 7.30. Forc3tera' lI*U-Servlco at 11. St. Luke's, Remuora—Rev. A. Carrlck and Mr W. Hunter. Summer-street Hall—Christadelphans, 10.15. Avondsla Hali-Sorvico at 11 and 6 30. Avondale Presbyterian—Kov. A. MacKonzle.

Auctloa Soles on Monday.

S. Coohranc and Son—Property, etc., 12. Q. Lowis—Drapery, Clothing, Fancy Goods, etc. 11. Arthur & Buddie—Fruit, 10.

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

M AITJ3 WILL CI.ORIS AS UNIISB ;— This DAT, For Sunday Island and Rarotonga, per Julia Pryco at k p m. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Hawoa, at 5 p.m. Monday. 7th lnst. For Thoiueß, per Ratooi'Shana. at f1.30 a.m. For Raweaa, aud HokiaoKa Uistrict, por Orotl, at 11 u.ni. For Waltara and Soulhorn ports, por Galiiocb, at 11 am. For Putiki and Uorouiaudol, por Coroiuaudel at 11.30 a.m. Tor Tauranga und Opotiki, por Cholnißloril, at l p.m. For Whltiangl, Gum Town, Upper Mill, Tau ranga and Upotiki, por lon3, at 1 p.m. For Knssoll, Kawnkaw^, llawono, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Russell and Kawukatra, per Ara wata.atSp.rn. For Thaoiea, per JCntorprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, Miirch 5. For Walwera, Kawau, Loigli, Omaha, Mata kana, MuUot Point, and Lowur Matakana, per Bose Casey, at 10 a.m. Par Te Anau, as follows: —

For China. Japan. Suez, and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For Australian Colo ales and Unitod King- \ dom, via Brindisi or Naples (par Orient steamer), for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and addressed, at i p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and nowppapors, at 3 p.m. Lite letters for Sydney and Melbourne only at 1.20 p.m. United Kingdom mail will be due in London on April 26. For Gisborno and Napier, per Australia. at 5 p m. TfiURSDAY. 10th inst. B'or London, United Kingdom. Continont of Europe. &v., via Kiode Janeiro and Plymouth (per Ruapehu). at 12 30 pm. For Continent of Suropa, at noon. Money orders, registered lßttare. and nmi jaunra. at 11 a.m. Lite letter at 1 p.m. United Kingdom mail will be duo at Plymouth, 21st Aorli. Olgnad) S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Foat-offico, As:kland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Sunset.—Thia evening, 6.28. Sunribu.—To-morrow morning. 5.51. Moon's Asa.—Fall rnooi, 10th, 8.13 a.m.

HIGH WATER.

AuOKLtfTO-Tuls attornoon, 2.32; to-morrow vi Drning, 3.17. MufUKAU Beads—This afternoon, 5.12; to morrow morning, S.S7. Kaipaba Hsadb — Thlß ovening, 612 ;to morrow morning, 6,57.

ARRIVALS.

LiBT EVBNINC. Noirval, schooner, Edwards, from RnosoU

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

ClaDsman. s.s., Farquhar. for Tauranga lona. ss, Amodeo, for Mercury Bay Wellington, s.s., Btoohenesn, for Whangarei

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Rotomabana, from Thameß, to day, 6 30 p.m. Ooromandel. from CoromandeL to-day, 5 p.m. lona, from Meroury Bay, to-night Knterprise, from Thames, to morrow, 6 a.m. Clansman from Tauranga, Sunday Rnapehu, from London, via South, to-morrow 2 p m. Jar.o. Niccol, from South Sea Islands. April 2 Meraip, from Orcyaouth, Monday night Hawea(:t Oaehunga), from South, to-morrow,

Ausira'ia. from South, to-morrow Wellington, f ion Whangarei, Monday night Arawata, from JKiiioctin, Monday Te a nan, from South, Monday Kotomahaua, from Sydney, Tuesday Hawca (at Onohungai, from South, Thursday Mi'.rii'ona, from San Francisco, Thursday

The 5.3- Tanuvera arrived at Gißborno, from Auckland, a: 5 p.m. yesterday.

The Oreti will arrive at Onehunga this even ins Wth a cargo of stock. Sho leaves again at I p,m. on Monday, for Hokianga.

The ss. Herald Is expected to arrive from Gic7mouth on Monday night or Tuesday morn ing, with a cargo of coal. She will leave for Groymouth amio about Wednesday.

The barauo Notsro left Lj-ttelton for Sydney at, noon yesterday. She goe3 from Sydney to Newcastle to load coal, probably for Auck land,

Tho tbrciMuaEted schooner Wm. Phillips hiulcd off from I he Railway Wharf to-day to make roam tor the R.M S. Ruapehu. Tho Wm. Phillips willcommonco loidicg gum for New Yo k about a fortnight henoo.

Tho barquo Kastcrhill has taken in io tons of tnarKanoßo frcul the schooner Christina. aUo 90 ti lisa of wool from East Coast ports, and a large (lusntity of l-allow, opra. etc. Sho iB loading ranid'.y, mid -will bo despatched, for London early,

THE RUAPEHU.

The New ZfHland Shipping Company s Rua lichu left Well ngton for this port at (i o'clock last evening, and should arrivo here about 2 ijin on Sunday. She will be berthed at the end oC the RaiHva"y Wharf. The Ruapehu brings tho AuoWondpassenßera and cargo from Lon don ox R.M.S. lCaikouiu, and cargo will be landed at the Ruilway Wharf on Monday. At this port, Uic Iluapchu will receive about 2.000 tuscs gum, 80 bales wool, 63 casks tallow, 1,120 ca3O3 preserved moats, 15 lons cheese, and 3.)J,Utolbs frozen meat, Tlio Ruapehu will leave for London, via Kio, at 2 p.m.. sharp on Thursday, the 10th Inst., and passengers ought lo be on board not later than 1 p.m.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tacbakga, this day. —. SaUod : Clansman, tOt^^S^tfu a .ay.-vcss.ls lo a d inK at Holensville: Parnoll unil Johann BroderßOn. . \t. Port Albert: Darcy Pratt. At Otamatcn: Areola and GrusniL-rc. At To Koporu : Mar mion. At Aratapu : Tros At Kaukapakapa: vVellingto^ Msrob I.—Sft'lrd : Te Anau for 11" North, til JC»st Const. I'nsso'-gora :-Moa- Jiu , Hart Eairo- aon fioi.v(3), Faulkner. ThSrnton. elgnal and ohlW Rnbinsor. and Sh^tD JVUwsB Kdoon H*rfe l^ulkror ( I sni Skello'n. 110-srs Hiolayro-. Mc-DonMd. Uri ? ht, Bnrrnn Kdaoc, I.eokio. Hdai mda 81. Skeltcn. Ffeoman Co^6» Mnrforft, Msilcmnbe. Howell MoMenc'.on. J.incs. Kneor, Kobinsoa, and 23 in thß^" BHur 8eh KSSSd?' MaSSFouri for Melbourne, 5.J5 p.m. Passengers for New Zealand. Adelaide. March I.—The s.s. Garonne ariired this morniog from Plymouth. The following ai-e the New Zoi'and pa3Benge:a: -vr J. J. KobartsoD. Mr aod Mrs Smith and children j 22 in the third olass

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1887.

For Lhe cause that lacks nssistwnr*, For tb» wrong tout ncniii rc«istaß«f, For lhe fuluro in the djstancn. And the good that wo can do,

A very remarkable meetiug has re cently been held in London in connec tion with the proposal for State-aided colonisation. Lord Brabazon, who is an enthusiast on the subject, and who feels anxious to interest working men in his scheme, attended at the Clerken «-ell branch of the Social Democratic League to explain it to the members. His Lordship was accompanied by Lady , Brabazon, Mr Frederick Young of the Colonial Institute, Mr Arnold White, the emigration agent, and one or two others. Mr Champion nominally took the chair, but soon showed he had little or no control over the crowded audience which had obviously assembled not so much to listen to a lecture, as to enjoy a " a rumpus " with a real live lord. His lordship was not long in making this discovery. If he supposed that he could convert the Socialists to his opinions he must have been a sanguine man, and he soou saw his mistake; but he proceeded ner vously to explain the scope of his scheme. He endeavoured to show that bysettling a portion of the over-crowded population of England upon the rich lands of Manitoba, the condition of

those who went and those who re maincd would bo materially improved.

The address concluded, his lordship was closely questioned. One Socialist , asked, "How can we diminish our j numbers here, when, as soon as we i leave, our places are filled by Germans and Jews of all nationalities ? Would 1 it not be more expedient to nationalize \ i the land at homo first and exhaust the j! I natural resources ? " Then followed ii series of declamatory speeches by Social istic orators, who became decidedly per sonal. One, an Irishman, to the jn- ; tense delight of the audience, described Lord Brabazon as an "Irish rack-renting landlord of the worst kind, through whose heinous work he had been driven from his native land." Another speaker, who declared that revolution was the only remedy for their grievances, turned in a very excited manner to Lord Brabazon, and clenching his hand in a dramatic manner, ho said, " I'll cut ort' your head ; I'll cut oil' your head !" Ono or two parsons attempted to plead the cause of colonisation but with difficulty got a hearing, " Com rade " Champion having to threaten to leave the chair unless the audience behaved, themselves. Lord Brabnzon seems to have behaved with a good deal of quiet dignity throughout the row, and, at the close of the meeting, in replying to the adverse speeches, ho observed that some of those present appeared to think that his death would mend matters. If they could prove to him that cutting olThi.s head would save the starving poor, then he was quite willing that his head should be cut ohI. None of the lights of the Society appealed to think that his powers of persuasion would bo equal to the task of convincing his lordship that decapi tation was a desirable thing. The pro posal was, therefore, not pressed, and the meeting separated, after declining to adopt a motion of thanks to the chair as being contrary to the practices of the select brotherhood, one of whom remarked that " they had no thanks there." This meeting, although not perhaps in itself of any great importance, is a significant indication of the .seething under-current of discontent which runs beneath the surface of society in the great cities of England. That the man who marked Lord Bra bazoii's head as his own particular spoil in the coming revolution is not alone in cherishing these gory scntiniontss wo need scarcely doubt. The Queen has been repeatedly hissed of late in public. The story of the French Revolution possesses a magnetic charm for those who arc- brought face to face with the daily struggle against starva tion, and if the floodgates of mob fanaticism were once let loose no pack of wolves driven to desperation by a hard winter could be fiercer or inoro unrelenting. This is « prol'letn which the statesmen of the day must grapple with not l>jf increasing the chains which fasten the masses down to a life of shivery, for even slaves will revolt, but by amelio rating the condition of the toilers of the great cities, improving their homes, lessening their hours of labour, and bringing something of the sun shine of life and hope into the gloomy heavens that shadow their drcaiy

existence

The Free Public Library.

Tiikkk weeks from today, viz., on Salur day, 2bth March, tho splendid now build-

ing oroctod i.i Wollesloy-slroot fur tlio pur poses of a Free Public Library and Art Gallery will bo opened with such "pomp and circumstance " as, are befitting pueh an important occasion. As ia Inevitable, there -will be o little inconvenionco mlicred by the reading public during tho perio.l of transition from tho chrysalis erato (aa re presented by thn decidedly" grubby "old imilding) into tho now and palatial pile which is fuch a credit to our city. Tho present Free Library will bo closed on and after Monday next, in order that tho books may ba romoved to tho now building. On Thursday HU Worship the Mayor (Mr A. K. Davore) was waited upon by a sub committee from tho Auckland Choral Society to arrange details as to tho musi cal portion of tho opening ceremonies. The Committee said that it would probably be awkward to produco a full choir on Saturday aftornoon, but promieod to do their beat under tho circumstancos. It is intended that a band shall play an opening march, after which Mr Dovoro will deliver an address. He will be followed by Sir George Groy nnd ox-Mayors T. Peacock, M.H.8., J. M. Clark, and W. R. Waddol, J.P. Botwoen ouch speech either choruses. or instrumental selections will be rendered by the members of the Choral Society. The Mayor has fixed tho hour of opon ing at 2.30 on Saturday afternoon in order that working mon and otheis may be afforded an opportunity of at tending. Ah the seating accommodation for the hall will only afford room t. r about 1,000 persons, it baa been contem plated, in order to avoid unduo crowding, to have tickets printed, which will bo issued from the Council Chambers on the fair principle of first como first, tervod, co that thoeo who apply early will be sure of a ecat. Owing to the number of speakers and performers it will be quite impossible for any of tho public to obtain Beats on the platform during the ceremony. We havo no doubt that tho proceedings will be worthy of tbo occasion, and that the public will manifest becoming intorort in tho opening ceremonies, tho details of which are now being arranged.

Our City Fathore are seriously considering (he question of lighting tho city by oloc tricity. A letter has beon despatched to Messrs Ashcroft and Co., oloctrio mechan icians, Wellington, asking thorn to submit proposals na to what they will charge for erecting ton lamps in Victoria-street, supplying estimate of cost of labour, material, ami expense of running tho eaino for thteo months.

At (ho rising of tho lI.M. Court yoelor duy, Mesars Whitiikor and Eueaell pre sented n petition from cix ratepayers of Oily South for tbo upeotting of tho election of Mr G. Harper, whu was returnodlor that Ward at tho late licensing election, ]t is worthy of remark that four of the applicants were enndiuates at the election.

The verdict at the inquest, on t.ho body of William Scott, Into a prisoner at Mount Eden Gaol, was ono of accidental doath. The deceased was committed to tho gaol under the Vagrant Act, for being illegally on the promises.

The rcquost telegraphed by (ho City Council to the Royal Huraano Society of Australia for copies of regulations for the recovery of thG apparently drowneu has been complied with. The directors have forwarded by the etoamer Tc Anau, which le.f t Melbourne for New Zealand on Iho 22nd February, a parcel containing fifty copica of theso refjulationH. They courteously add in their letter that any further demands that it is in the power of the directors to supply will be cheerfully assented to, for saving life.

A meetiug of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Jas. Mnckio, coachbuildor, Hifjli street, was to havo been held today, but lapsed for want of a quorum.

A quantity of silver trinkets which ore believed to havo been stolen from some chop were found in the possession of a man arrested by the police for larceny, and an owner is required.

The Woollen Company's factory build ings have just been completed by Keyes Broa., while the machinery is more than half erected, under the practical super vision of Mr Ballantyne, the manager, as sisted by a iirat-claes carding master and several other experts. The Company's solicitor, with a view of getting in arrears of calls, lately issued a lot of write of sum monses againtt defaulters, which have all been promptly unified ab (ho I'ompaty's office, witu Ifcfe-a! ciuiis added. A latthgj batch ia tv bsissued next week. iVo would suggest prompt payment by shareholders, which would asfiist tins importaat industry en to its legs aDd encourape tbo^o that, have so regularly paid. CallH may come severe these times, but legal costs, in addition, do not afford balm to oaa'i feelings.

Entries for tha Auckland Bocioty of Arts oompotitio'.is inu-t bo forwarded by Iho •24th inst.

Yen. Archdoncoti Dudley loaves for Can- U,-bury tomorrow, on account of tho serious Ulricas of his father, tho P.ev. Canon Dudloy, of Rangiora.

Ovor 100 summonses Imvo beon taken out by the City Council against the unhnppy residonts of Poneonby who havo not yot paid up their rates. To savo further trouble, wo would advise thoao inairoar to "fork out."

Tho follow ing members of the Auckland police forco havo beon awarded loug-service medals : — Sergeants : Pratt. Bulford, Gamble. Clarke and Groonp. Constables: Wm. Walker, Haddock, Clark, McLeod, Hobfon, Huto'iison, C'oughlan, llinton. Detectives: Doolan and Hughes.

It is notified that the excellent and novol entertainment known as "Foloy's Festivi ties " will bo given on Monday evening next at Mercer, on Tuosday at J'uUckoho, and on Wednesday at Papakura. Tho high merits of tho performance should en?ure for it a largo measure of public support.

We would draw tho attention of grocers and others enpaped in tho sale of butter to bo advertisement which tho Freezing Com piny Imvo inferred in tho proper columns. Tho Compuny's van will, after Monday, tho 13th, deliver butter, eggs, and ico to whole sale buyers. Tho?o porsons desirous of being waUed upon arc requested to com municate with tho managcri! of tho Butter Dopartinont.

The first entertainment for the amuse mont of the pationts at the Whau Lunatic Asylum, under tho auspices of the Society recently formed in the city, was Riven lost oven ing by St. Sepulchre's Glee Club, about twenty ladies and gentlemen took part, and sang a number of gleos, songs and choruses. Tlio patients were well behaved, and evidently enjoyed and ap preciated the musical treat so kindly and thoughtfully provided for thorn. At the closo of the evening sorvico to monow night the members of tlio conf;re gation and'othere attending St. Barnabas' Anglican Church, Mount Edon.will present an illuminated add roes to tho Kov. M. Beatty an n token of their appreciation of his faithful labours in their midst.

Tho ferry stenmor Victoria, chartered by Mr A. 11. Nathan, mado an excursion

around tho harbour yestorday afternoon, with a party of :.bout thirty ladies and yuntlcmon, including several visitors from Australia. Tho Victoria proceeded from Queen-street wharf to tho Sugar Company's Works, whero tha party were received and shown over the promises by tho manager, and after that I'no stoamer went furthor up tho harbour, whoro lunchoon was supplied in tho saloon. During the afternoon Motu tapu and otho.- places of interest wore visited, and altogether tho trip proved a very enjoyable ono.

Etfiita aro boing mado to arrange sweep s' takes races amoDgst tho yachts and open boats that took part in tho Judge's Bay Regatta, and fresh trials of speed will probably tuko place at au oarly dato. Tho Wnitemata MinslrolH havo in cnurfo of preparation an oxcellont prngrommo to bo presented to tho public at tho Now markot Hall on Tuesday evening noxt. Thcro will bo tho usual chair performance in tho first part,, and tho socoud part will consist of sentimental and comic Brings, sikiuljigß, olc. A toloet dance will tiring the entertainment to a close.

The paddlo utenmor Britunnm lint' been enframed tor tho exeuri-ion to Tamuki i>n Snturdny next, i" oniinoclion with tho rail way employee-.' iuiUiibl picnic. Au excel lent band h:.a boon ei>gn ß ed, ami oporto of varoufi Mmla will talio pluco on tho grounds. Tho faros are lixed lit a very moderate rato. and incliulo tea, Iho visitors only having to provide solid refreshment.

Mr A. I! Danielle, minister of tho Surrey Hills tout, gave last nigh', a very im proexlvo sorinoii to o gui'd attendance-. Tho weather ntill proves favour»blo for tho tout mcotings, and may probably bo so for some wocks, which will bo very desirable, moro especially as tlio arrival of another mini-tor U anticipated to help in tho work for a fow weolo on tho arriv.il of tho ma'l stoamer. Services for tomorrow aru announced in nnothor column,

Mr I'ooioy't? choir will givo :l moß' i»ttrat; ---l:ivo projrruui»io of sncrod music to-morrow (3unclay) ntr.iocn, nt tlio Chambers, V'ucon-etreof, and if tho attendance nt tlio ililial porformweo last Sunday afternoon can bo taken aa a criterion, n crowded hnu-o may bo looked for. Tho bright, fresh tinting of tho boys was a charming feature of tho sorvico, find is n testimony to the painstaking training they have had from Madame Poolcy.

A large number of Presbyterians in Avon dale hire banded together, and hold divino sorvico in the public schorl - morning at 11, and evening at half past (i o'clor.k. A lino Sunday school ia aleo held at 10 o'clock. Thtso service havo woro begun two Sabbnths ago, and appear to be largely nt tended. Tho prizes won by some of tho children at iho Sunday Exhibition wore dis tributed last Sabbath by the Superinten dent. Whether tho Pro?bytorians moan to pond for a minister to Scotland, or give a call to a eclonial one, is not yet known. xVt present lay brethren from modt of tho churches conduct tho services.

Tho second regatta of this season in con nection with the Auckland Rowing Asso ciation takes place next Saturday, March 12th, and, as will bo soon by advortifloment in another column, a good list is offered. The first race starts punctually at '2.30 p m., followed by the following races at intervals of twenty minutes :-First Kaco : Maidens over lOat—Junior senior whaleboats ; fonior bonajidc gigs. Maidens under lOst—Junior senior gigs, maiden whaleboats, eonior amateur gigs, canoo?, scuUors, and senior wh:il iboitf. Tho entry night is on Monday at 7 .'!0 at Lovinsohu's, on tho wharf, when final arrangcmontß will bo made re flagship, etc.

Tho poll of ratopayors of Mount Eden on the question of raiting a loan for a water supply ia proceeding tj day. It commonccd at nino o'clock this morning, tho polling booth being ut Sayer's storo, oppoeito tho cornor of View Rood. Tho improvo mont party aro eanguino of euc cofs, notwithstanding that somo per sons who havo built costly cbtorns aro opposed to the movement. As an urgent requirement, in caeo of tiro a copious w.'itor supply should find favour with tho residents surrounding Mount Edon. Tho poll dooa not closo till 0 p m., so that thopo interested may oven after reading this be ablo to record their votes at tho eolo polling placo on Mount Eden Road.

Tn tho prepont nuhenlthy Fetipon, whon in nearly ovory part of the city, it is satis factory to know that theCorporntion authori ties aro bestirring themselves to introduce moans of minimising nuisanco?. It is not generally known that we have in the city two patont sower venilatovs already iixod, and kept duly charged with charcoal-one at tho junction of Grey and Qucun streets, and another at the junction of Princes-street and Waterloo Quadrant. There aro also four additional, which liavo been lying in tho city workshop for souio yuare past, and the Engiueor has rccoived instruction!! lo have them lixed at onco whoro most ro quired.

Tho Auckland P.owinK Asaocialiou will hold its next regatta on Saturday afternoon, tho 12lh iimtan't. Conuidorable intoreat is takon in the coming events by tho various rowing clubs, and it is expected that eomo very clobo contests will tako place. Tho programmo includes throe whaloboat race 3 and four gig rnco?, in addition to a race for ficullors and a Kob Hoy canoe race. Ono of the ferry steamers will be chartered to follow the races, and the legatta should prove a most successful one.

Wo notice that Mr Edwin Jones (la*o E. and A. Jonos), ironmonger, ia issuing n very useful card, containing in addition (o his own business advertisement a calendar for the year, 'Frisco and dirycl mail ser vice?, and tramwny timo-tablo, olc. I* will also be seen thut ho in ogonl, for tho Pluenix Fire Insuranco Company, adver tisement ogont for tho EvjssiftU Stah, and Postmaster for Ponponby-tho Po=t-ofh'co Savings Bank and Monoy Ordor Oliice, Tolephono Bureau, and Telegraph Station.

Tho annual mooting of the Young Mod's Christian Association will be held on Friday, 11th inst., when the annual report will be presented and office-bearers, etc., electod for the year.

Many in Auckland will be pleased to lsarn that the Hon. G. Waldegrave does not intend leaving for England at present, but will remain here for Borne time longer.

The b ?. Tarn o'Shanter runs an excur sion at 11 a,m, tomorrow (Sunday). tfieh and tea are provided.- and the return fare

W. H. Hoekius aud Co , Boot Manufac liners, Union aud Ne'non streeto. Auckland. On ■ 111 - nrd chcnmipra r.i pihinP'l. fcitoitkct'tieis uud n.al'-fB vie s-: !!■ U.- [Al>v]'.]

Wilson's Portland Cemenl. is eoiJ iv b^s. Two hdxs equal on" o»Bk Any guamiv van fes hurt, 'n proof or quants', iho UoVjjjnmec.t KiiLlieria < iti use- on their worke. Wilsons Hydraulic Lime is unequalled. Coi crop roun datione. tankp, floors, paths, etc., are cheap, luformation free.—J. Wilson & Co., Cuatoma-st. West Auckland, manufacturers of WUeoc'a rorilitud Caiiioaiutd Bydfttuliu Liinu.-LADYT.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Boforo Messrs C. D. Whitcombe and F. G. Ewington, J.P.'a.) Drunkenness.— Two pereonsworo punished for this olfence, Lakceny.—Harry Hinda woa charged with the larceny of a pair of boots, value 15?, tho property of Arthur Hunter.— Prisoner pleaded guilty, and Sergeant Pratt paid tho boota woro taken from tho doorway whilo Mr Hunter was Eerving a customer.— Prisoner, who said ho was a now arrival, was sentenced to fourtoon days' imprisonment with hard lnbour. Maintenance —A charge against Charles Gutry, of allowing £2 2s, and 9a costs to bo in arrears waa adjourned till next Satur day. Alleukm Obstruction. — Joseph Rae was charged with unlawfully obstructing j, Williamson, a guard on the Now Zealand railway, whilo in the oxecution of his duty. —Mr Thoo. Coopor appeared for the proee cution. He said the oiTenco was a Berious one, and usked that it be aoveroly dealt with.— James Williamson, railway guard, deposed that on the 2nd February ho was guatd on one of the trains from Otahuhu to Auckland. Tho train stopped at iireen Lano station, where he saw tho defendant. He aeked for a return ticket from Ncwmarkot, and witness eaid they did not ieauo those tickets lie Baid other guaida did it. Witness gave Mm a sint'lo tictot, and accused said lie owed him 2d. Accused then threatened to tako it out of his hide, and Btarted to do it by biting his thumb. Witness put him down in self dolonce.— Thomas Kay, follmonger, and Goorgo Plumloy described the assault.—De fondant, in hie statement, said the guards never had change, and were constantly "having" him for twopences. Other people iuado .similar complaint?, and ho was determined to mako a stand against the extortion. Williamson owed him 2d, and ho ashod for it, when William son told him ho had a "good chance of gotting it," and became abusive. Prosecutor commoncod the assault, and hold him by tho throat until thingß com menced " to go round," and he was be coming unconecious. Ho deniod biting Williamson's thumb, and said it must have boon jammed in the doorway.—Edwin Jaa. Herd, accused's employer, was called, and gnvo him credit for a good character.—The Kench considered tho charge fully substan tiated, and lined the defendant £'o and costs, or in default fourteen days' imprisonment with hard labour. Women's Quahuels —Jessie Doupc was ehargod on warrant with using threatening and intuiting language towards Eliza Brown.—Mr O'Meayhor appoared for tho prosecution, and Mr Browning for the dofonuo. —Mr Browning ut-ked for an ad journtnont, as tho accused was only arrested yestorday aftornoon, and ho had not been instructed till this morning.—The case was udjourncd till Tuosdav. Kailway Hkoulations —William Todd was charged with getting on a train while in motion.—Mr O'Moaghor appearod for the accused, and pleaded guilty. Tho de fondant was an oxporionccd locomotivo engineer, and experienced in (jotting on trains in motion. Oolay at tho ticket office was urooJ in oxtßnuntion of the offence. It was socond niituro with the defendant to get on tho train whilo in motion, and scoing tho train moving when he came out of tho ticket office, he ran and caught it. Fined 5a and costc—William Stowart waa ehargod with gotting off a train whilo in motion at Papakuru. He ploaded t'uilly. Mr Cooper eaid tho caee waa a flagrant one. Tho accused jumped off thu train whilo crowing n road in tho ap proach to tlio I'apakuin elation. His desiro win lo save himeolf tho trouble of stretching his legs by walking buck from tho etation.and it wan only l>y good luck that ho escaped from forious injury.—James Mack wuh called, and gave evidonco to tho S:inio otioet.—Defendant said that when approaching i'apakura station he drew his pureo out of hi« pocket with his rjocket handkorclncf. Ho looked out and saw two gumdiggora walking along, and when tho engine slackened speed he jumped off to recover tho purse.' —Fined -10a and costs. Alleuki> Assault.—Bridgot Hunter wan charged with assaulting John James Huntor by throwing sea shells and a work-box at him.—Proeeontor said his wife had pro mised to sign n deed of eoparation if ho would withdraw tho caso. If sho would aiihoro to that promieo he would withdraw tho caso —Mrs Huntor said she would bo only too glad to separato, and the case waa withdrawn.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

The Greenwood Concerts,

The first appoarance of tho Greenwood family as professional candidates for public pstronago took placo last night in the Opora Uouso, whan tho Mieeea Green wood presented a most enjoyable pro gramtno to tho public. Probably the fact that tho ladioe aro natives of this city may account to eomo extent for tho large and fashionable audience which attended to witness thoir debut. Downstairs there was a very good house, while tho dress cirelo was comfortably filled. The eccnory on tho platform had been tastefully arranged to represent a drawing-room, the effect being heightened by various foliago plants, which wore tastefully arranged abound tho stage. A magnificent Brins raoad iron grpud piano had beon supplied by Mort*rd Holfruann and Son, the fluperior ity of its tone conducing materially to tho enjoyment of the eoloctione that wore per formed upon it. The programmo was varied, and of a character well calculated lo display tho many accomplishments of the porforinora. The firet item was a pianoforto duot, "Jo suis Pret" (Lafu onto), by Miasee Maribol and Kuby (ircenwoori. This was played in a manner that oxtortod applaueo from the audionco. Miss Greenwood thon played as a piano 0010 " Irish Airs "(Tape), which wero also well recoivod. Her next appear nnco was as a vocalist, in the nria, " Jewel Sonj-, " ' Taust" (Gouncd). For this she was recalled to bow her acknowledgments. In the piano solo, "Appassionata "(Beet hoven), Miss Greenwood appoared to ad vantage, although tho result was far from perfection. Tho pianist displayeii brilliant execution, but perhaps unwittingly omitted several important passages. The transition into tho adagio movement was pleasing, and the audience did not stint their applauso. In tho duet for violin and piano, " Andante and Kondo lluseo" (Do Boriot), by Mrs Greenwood ami Miss Maribol Greenwood, tho lattor lady exhibited her skill upon tho violin, which ia evidently o{ no moan order, although some of tho upper notes wero not' struck correctly. M it-8 Greonwood's rondering of the cavatina, "In Queeto Simplici, Modesto Asilo," " Betly " (Donizetti), was effectivo. The high notoa woro given correctly und the refrain was Bung with an abandon that suited tho character of tho production. Au oncove waudoraanded, and the vocalist again bit tho fancy o! tho nudisneo by einging in good style " Lovo was Onco » Little Boy." fclnTing displayed her powors as a pianist, vocalist aud violinist, thin tnlontod lady next assumed tho role of nn elocutionist, " Tno Sioiy of a Faith ful Soul " (Adolaulo A. Proctor) being de livered with excellont effect. Miaa Agatha Greenwood's porforinancoß last ovening should bo highly satisfactory to Mrs Green wood. Hor first apjiearance in tho etroffo, " Lo i'ariate d'Amor " (Gounod) established hor as a favourite with the audience, and upon being recalled hor pleasing rendering of "Tho Last Hose of Summer "created quite a etorm of applause, and socured. for tho vocalist more than one bouquet. Lator on she al?o Eang J. L. Molloy'a " Masks and Faces," in a manner which caused her to be again encored. This time the audience woro favoured with "The Harp That Onco Through Tara's Halle." As an elocutionist, Miss Agatha GrconwooH displayed un doubted talent in tho recitation, "Edin burgh After Flodden" (Ajtoun), although tho mispronunciation of the letter "r" iv many words Bomowhat marred the effect. For this recitation Miss Agatha Greenwood wni likowiee recalled to. bow to the audi onee. The familiar piano solo, " Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground" (Pape), waa creditably performed by Miss Nora Green wood, as was also "La Harpe Eolienne " (Sydney Smith) by Miss Ruby Greenwood, Tho latter was encored, but the little lady's memory played her false in the piece that she attempted. Miss Buby's humorous recitation, " Nothing But Care," delighted the audience, and she waß again recalled. Considering that this performer is only nine, her efforts were highly credit able to her tutors. She exhibited great com mand over her voice, but at first she was a trifle too hurried in her delivery. The pro gramme terminated with the duet on the piano, "Invitation a al Valse" (Weber), by Mrs and Miss Greenwood. Generally con- I Bldered, looking to tho heavy task im- ! posed upon euch youthful performer?, I U'6 concert v.~as a decided success, and should guarantee an even larger attend iicce this evening, when an entire change of programme will take place. j

CABLEGRAMS.

DEFIANCE OF COERCION.

The Homo Bulo Party and the Go-

vernmont.

[nUUTER's TI'XKUKAM,]

London, March 4.

IN tho House of Commons last night, a stormy debate took place on tho credit vote for tho Irish police. Mr John Dillon defied the Government to suppress Nationalist meetings in Ireland, and declared that the Executive would be responsible for the bloodshed which might ensue. Sir M. Hicks-Eeacb, Chief Secretary for Ireland, reiterated his statement as to tho necessity for granting an increase in tho powers of the Government with regard to Ireland.

THE REVOLT IN BULGARIA.

Twelve Hours' Fighting,

[REUTERS TEf.EOKAM.I

Sofia, March 3,

Lateb advicos from Silistria report that the organisers of the revolt in that town had been cashiered. The Bulgarian officers summoned tha troops to join in the rebellion on the 2Gth February. Thoy proclaimed Zankoff Hogent. Afterwards frequent encounters took place between tho loyalist and robels until the troops from Shumla arrived on the 2nd iDSt., and suppressed tho insurrection. Twenty oi the ringleaders bavo been shot, Ihe re volts at Silistria and Ruetchuk have now been ontiroly euppreeeed. Tho people of Kustchuk armed themselves, and a 12 hours' engagement took place between the insurgents and loyalists. Ultimately the former flsd to the Danube, where thoy wore car.tured. In tho conflict many wore wounded on both sides. AiTOBtB at Sofia. Constantinople, March i, Ace rding to latest accounts from Silie tria and Rustchuk, tho authority of the Bulgarian Regents is now completely re stored in those towns. Telegrams havo como to hand from Soli*, announcing that M. Karavcloll', formerly one of the Regents, with thirty others, have boon arrested'in that city, but tho cause of their arrest is not stated.

FRENCH INTRIGUE IN EGYPT.

Overtures to Gormany.

London, February 1 The " Morning Post " states that Baron de Lessops is about to proceed to Berlin for tbo purpose of offering a guarantee of neutrality on tbo part of France in tho event ot a Europoan war on condition that Gormany will support her in the mattor of tho British occupation of Egypt aud ensure French supremacy in that country.

Chinese Cession to Germany.

London, February 4.—lt ia reported tbat China hua ceded a group of islands, of which Uhusau U tho principal, to Germany. Prince Aloxandor Better. Priiico AloxanUor, o! liaUonbuij.', who hui boon eulToring from smallpox, ia now out of danger. TUc Toutal Contract. Tho London Chamber of Commerce oppoeo tho renewal of tho Oceun Mail con tract with Auetralia for seven years. The London Corporation Seniirtnl. Tho Government iutend to appoint a com mittee to inquiro into the charges brought againet tho London Corporation, Sir R. D. Fowler, ex Lord Moyor, coneidora the charges mere matters of poreonal an tagonism. Imperial Conference. The Imperial Conference will assemble on April 4. Now Zealand Lamb. London, March 4.—New Zealand lamb is selling at 7d.

Tho United States and Tonga. Washington, March 3rd.—A treaty has been concluded between the United States and Tonga, whoreby tho former is allowed to have a coaling station on the Island. Tbo Revolt in Mozambique. Adi.n, March 3rd.—Later advises from Mozambique state that tho account of the rising of natives against the Portuguese was considerably overdrawn. Tbo affair was morely a raid, and was easily repelled by tho Portuguese troops. Sydney, this day.—lt is stated that Sir Julian Salamons will represent tho Govorn ment in the Legislative Council. Bishop Barry has sailed for England. Tho High Commissioner and Tonga. Tho mission of Mr Charles Mitchell to Tonga ie said to havo been brought about by representations to the Imperial Govern ment initiated by tho Woeleyaus of Sydney.

The Typhoid Fever Question

Tins morning two capes of typhoid were ro ported to tho Sanitary Inspector, Mr Goldio. One was in Pitt-atreat, and the medical attendant appended a footnote to the otl'ect that, he had no doubt but that the disoaeo was contracted away from home. Tho second caso was reported in Edinburgh street, and hero the doctor states liie opinion that tho outbreak of tho disease must be from drawing water from a well into which tho eurfneo water overflowed when it mined.

Apparently tliO City Councillors aro be coming awakened to tha gravo aspect of sanitary matters in the city, for Cr. Phillipps has given notice that at tho next mooting of tho Council he will move, "That for the bettor supervision of tho Fnnitnry condition of tho City, the Ward Foromen bo instructed to make an inspection of their several wards, and report to tbo Sanitar3' inspector any nuisance that may be existing ; and that it [shall bo au instruction to them to report to tho Inspector at all timon any nuisance that may come undor their notice ; and that tho night soil contractor be in structed to fursish dry earth, according to terms of his contract, without waiting to be roquoatod to do bo by individual householders." Cr. OUirko has also giveu notice of motion, " That the Sanitary Inspector bo requested to take immediate stops, to enforce cny ponaltion that may accnio from broaches of tho nipht soil and duot contracts," while Cr. Garratt will movo, "That tho Engineer prepare plar.a and cpociticatious for the drainage kerbinpr, land channelling of Edinburgh-street."

MINING NEWS.

(BY TIiLEOKAFH-'OWN COBUKSPONDISNT).

Thames, this day,

Wisw Phince Imperial.— The crushing of l'J loads general dirt and 1201bs picked stone was finished to-day for a handsome return of 125 ozs 10 dwta gold. Hew Mahbkau.- The crushing of 20 tons quartz produced a payable return of 32 ozs. gold.

Moan/taiaui.—The manager banked 30 ozs, 10 dwts. gold to-day.

Christchuruii, this day,

Drowning,

The body of a man named Tryor wai found in the Avon yesterday. The de ceased was a widower, and has lately been working up country, and was formerly em ployed at the Zetland Aims.

This morning Frederick Charles Arm strong was committed for trial on two charges of forgery.

At the Takapuna Library this day, Messrs Charles Edward Button, James Faulkner, John Alexander Mackav, Thos. Melville. Mark Parrish, Francis Augustus Quick, Michael Shea, and Ed. Jas. White, were nominated as candidates for the Taka puna Licensing Committee, and being more than the required number (5), Mr Seauiau. as .Returning Officer, announced that a po!l would be iß.kea «t the Takapuna Library and Gladotom: Hull, iiorthcote, on Satur day, 19th mat. ! iThe Takapuna Annual Concert and Moon light Excursion will take place on Thurs day next, Oue of the North Shore stoaruers will leuve Auckland at 6 o'clock,

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(by tklborapii —own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day. The Wellington Cricketers' Association have decided to defer the proposed trip to Napier until Easter, when a fairly representative team will bo sent to both Napier and Auck land. Electric Lighting. The electric lighting apparatus of 50,000 candle power intended for orection in Auckland Harbour was used last night in conjunction with tho Wellington light, in the experiments mado at Fort Ballance, and worked splendidly, a target two miles distant being made distinctly visible to tho naked eyo. Both lightß were worked by Lieutenant Lodder, of the Tor pedo Corps, well-known in Auckland. Good progreFS is being made with tho work of erecting machinery for illuminating tho Wellington Post and Telegraph Offices with tho electric light on a new system. It is expected to bo in full oporation in three or four weeks' time. Mining. Tho book just issued by the Mines De partment is distinct from the " Handbook of Mining," which the Minister of Mmea promised aoroe time ago. Officers aro still engaged compiling the latter work. The book now issued contains Mr Larnach's Mines Statement, besides all available de partmental reports upon the goldiields and coalfields of the colony, and complete statis tics. Presentation. The Poneko Football Club havo presented their captain, 8. Nicholls, who has filled tho position since the formation of the Club, with a silver watch, in recognition of his sorvicee.

Industrial Association of Auckland.

At the last meeting of the Committee of the New Zealand Industrial Association business of considerable importance was transacted. Additional arrangements were mado for tho forthcoming exhibition of local goods, which will be held noxt May in the large room abovo Messrs Bell Brothers' premises in Wyndham-street. It was definitely stated that the pum of 10a would be tho maximum charge for exhibits irrespective of number entered by on ex hibitor or space required, but that it was nducible to a minimum of 1?, or even less, all applications for space being subject to tho allocation of the Exhibition Committee. Tho question of the titlo of tho associa tion was taken into confederation on tho motion of Mr J. Brame, and Mr Pond road an interesting letter from Mr F. Jenkins, president of the Industrial Association of Canterbury, bearing on the subject. It pointed out that tho Auckland Association, which had started third in Hie field, had assumed the title of Now Zea land Industrial Association in ignorance that other local institutions of a biinilar nature had preceded it. After eomo dia cueßion it. wag resolved on the motion of Mr Brumo. seconded by Mr Pond, " That tho titlo bo altered to that of ' Tho Industrial Association of Auckland,' and that steps bo tnken to incorporate the Association under the Industrial An oociationn Act, ISS3." Tho Secretary was ins-tructod to call a special meeting of the Society to consider the matter in April noxt, when other important business will also bo transacted. It was decided to con stitute Mr Bell's prenjiso', Wynilbain- Btreot, the ollice of the Society. On Wed nesday noxt the Committee will again meet, when tho question ,'of tho appointment of Mr J. Brame as a lecturer and canvassor for tho Association will come up for considera tion,

Resident Magistrate's Court.

THIS DAY.

(Before Mr H. G. Soth Smith, U.M.)

Atwell v. Ckowther.—All the evidence for plaintiff and defondant having been finished, Mr Theo. Cooper proceeded with his speech for the defendant. Mr Cooper then criticised the evidence of Mr Atwell, the plaintiff, llr Cooper having ran over, all the evidence for the plaintiff, especially dwelling on the evidence of the boy Atwell, which he submitted was moat contradictory, submitted that he had proved the follow ing : Firstly, that tho cab did not approach too near tho edge of the wharf ; secondly, that the driver did not pull the horses back ward over tho side, but that they pulled him ; and thirdly, that the real cause of the accident was some occurrence over which the driver bad no control.—Hia Honor re eorved judgment, and the Court adjourned till Monday, at 10.30 a.m.

Holmes v. Ulavtox.—Mr Browning made an application for the adjournment of this case till the noxt sitting of the Court.— It was finally arranged with Mr Theo. Cooper, tho defendant's counsel, to hear the case first thing on Monday morning.

Devonport Water Supply.

Tub "well " question ia still the all-absorb ing topic in the marine suburb, and it ap pears to be a long way from being settled yet. Pumping was continued last night and to-day, and tbe water discharged is clear and pood. It is asserted, however, that the output since yesterday has Dot averaged over 4,C00 galloua par hour, and that if pumping was continued for another '21 hours the springs would be pumped dry. This, however, ia not to be at tempted, although each an event would settle all disputes simply enough. It ap pears that the Borough Council decided to run the pumps for eevon days, and the chairman (Mr 11. Niccol) considers that the time is up at 6 pm. to-day. At that time pumping will be Btopped and unless a special meeting of the Council is called tho " well" will have a rest for over a week, tho next ordinary meeting being fixed for the evening of the 14th inst. Two questions have to be settled before tho well is disposed of, first, as to whether the well water supply is sufficient to meet the present or the future wants of the district, and second, whether tho quality of the water ia good enough. Tho opponents to the " well"' urge that an average output of 5,000 gallons per hour will only suffice for the present require ments of tho district, and favour gome to tho Lako for a permanent supply. The advocates of the " well," on the contrary, urge that the Bupply of s,ooagallona hourly will meet the requirements of tho district for say five years to come, and that rate payers will then bo ablo to bear the cost of obtaining a supply from the Lako, which a voto taken now might be against. As to the purity of tho water it is urged that at times it has had a peculiar flavour, and while some contend that this is the result of "tapping tho Waitemata," others hold that it is merely the in troduction of oil, etc, from the gear u»ed in pumping, and that at present tho water is very good. Air BarUoy gave a samplo of the w;iter pumped from the well to Mr Pond for analysis, but in consequence of comments made very freely that tho result could not bo considered re liable, they decided thnt tho analysis should not be made, and the whole matter now re mains in the hands of the Borough Coun cil.

ROYAL DRAGOON SPORTS.

Tte following weights were declared last night in connection with the A. R. Dragoons Cavalry Sports, which take place on the Onebunga Racecourse on March 12 : —

Auckland Royal Dbagoons' Cup Handi- CAP.-Cowractor. 13: Iziok Walton, 12.10: Hultan. 13 j The Dude, n.v; Parson, 11.5 Bonnie Bell. 115; Mkau, 116; Tony, 10 5: Champagne Charlio. 9 ; Dranoon, 9 ; No Nome! 9 : Bonnie .Lisa 9 ; Paddy, 9 ; Moriarty,!). CAVALRTHANDICAPHURDLEB.-Izi.Rk Walton, 32.7; Larrikin No. 2, 12.4; Chevalier, 1112 Sultan, 1U0; Whalebono, 11.7 ;Te Aroha, 10.13 Bob 10 7 ; Bonnie Bell. 10.7 ; Wasp, 9 7. ~£ AY ALRY Handicap Steeplechase.— Whalehone. 12 3 ; Izaa K Walton, 12 ; Chevalier, U.lO ; Gsroe Cook. l'.lO ; Sultan. 11.7; To Arohß 11.5 ; Bob, 11.5 : Yorriok. 10; Moriarty, 07. Handicap Selling Pons Rack.—Miznio notte, 10; Sybil, 9; Emblem. 9; LUtlo Minnie 87 ; Gipay, 85: Little Mary, 35; Blaok Joe 82 ---fly. 8; Kitty. 8; Lilla, 8; Ruby, 7.13; Nelly, 7.7 SprmK, 7.5.

The Trotting 440 yards Handicap and Bicycle Handicap will appear iv our issue of Monday.

Waters Committed for Trial.

(BY TELEGBAPII - PRESS ASSUCUTiON.)

WiLLiscTi'S, tViia day

The hearing of the charge of embsz'alemest agains-t W. U. Waters concluded this morn ing, the accused beiug. committed for trial; bail allowed in ono surety of £200, and one ecogmzance of £200.

New Zealand Rifle Association.

Tiio Annual Frizo Firing.

(BY TELECJIIAPII.—OWN BEFOB1EB.)

Chbistckubch, this day. No. 6 Match.—For Riflo or Carbine Belts (Christchurch Citizens' Match). 200,300^ and 500 yards. Seven shots at each distance.

Vol. Johnston, Clutha Rifles, 70—£5 ana Silver CM Ut- P'l*it°lc, Hobson Rifles. Auckland, 77-£8 nnd Sllver-ii'.ated Volunteer Cud. Vol. Gentry. Thames Rangers, TI-S& and Re-

Gunner Webjtcr, A. Battery. Auckland, 74-*5 ™5 Tatfo t-.p inlalil with N Z. wood. Vot Love, Wangonul City Kiilen. U-S& and Se S rgt. CBcnton. Keatherston Rifles, 72-£3 and Vof.^WriKht. Kaiap'oi Rifles, 72—£3 and Caee ot V^MorriM-wnaru Rifles. 72-£3 ana Case of Guine^McCOTkinaale Oamaru Artillery, 7» -- -i n(J pinted Tea and Coflee Sot. Rnarnan Word, Peninsula Navals. Dnnedln, 71 ---£2 and Wted Breakfast Service. Vol Ho well, Taranaki. 71- £2 and plated cruet Vol! McKenzie, Mosterton R,, 71—£2 and silver- M^'Sfekworth, civilian, Chrlstchureh, 70-fij ..nri nn.tr nandpalnted vasea VoL Cato, "vellington City R.. 70- £2 and saver- Corpf. 0 Lyders, Dnnedin E., 70-£ i nnd patent Mr 6 Ferguson? oivilian, Tirnaru 70-£ l and model ot Chriatchurch Cathedral la con sirg^'clnTpstall. WestTaieri. 70-J3l and torn* Sore? Remington. Wanganul R.. 70-£ la: d Sergeant Main. South Jiatrict Rifies, Dunedln, Sc'want'S'roderie™ North Dunedta Rifles, 70- Volun°bor 1K Colit. Victoiia Riflep, Aucklana,6o -<&s&*!£&* *^™\£r&<2 ■- Volunteer Guftirpr, Kangnra Kifloi-, 88; Cap tain Coopar, Victoria Rifles, 08 ; Vo)n»teer Walker, Napier R Heft 6J J Lieutenant Bentoo, Feaiherstone Rifles 68;- Sergeant Gentry, niennMm Rifles. 6S: Sergiesot Parslow, A Battery Auckland, 68; Volunteer Hani»y VieS Rifl^. Auckland, 68; £1 eaoß,

Sergeant Hodgkinson, O Battery, witft 67 was the next highest of Aucklandere. The effect of the completion of this match upon tbo rifle aggregates was to bring Little and Johnston again to a tie and to reduce Capt. White's load to 3 points. It abo brought Remington (present champion) into 4th place, with Private Fairs 2 pomte behind him. There waa a still more markeS effect on the Carbine aggregate. McCorkin dale took first place with a good lead, Pars low making three coneocutive misßes and fettiDg enly 15. Davy and Woolley, with <J each, went further down the list, while Thorburn improved his position.

Ko 7 Match.—For Kiflo Belt only (Wauga nui Mate))). 300 and 600 yards. Ten . shots at each distance. 1 prize of £10,1 of £7, lof £6, 1 of-£5, 2of £4, 3of £3, Bof £2, and 9of £1. Total, 21 prizes of tho aggregate value of £60. Sandford, 70 .. .. „„ ««J Moior Burns, Dacedln, 62 el Uapt. LiUlo, Auckland. 61.. .. _ .. £6 AT Billlngor. Wellington 00 f Maddock. 67 « Crother, 05 •» F°S 9lfucWd.6i:: :: :: :: :: 8 / J BalltoKßr. WellU'Kton. 03 £8 Cosgrovo. Dunedin. 53 »* Chuck, Blunheim. 53 gj Jtcinpstall, Taicri, 5i *3 Hofllos, Maßterton, 02 ■• « Gentry, Blenheim, si' ?} Main, Dunodin, 52 T? Purnel). WanftaDul, 51 SI Lucas. Thames. 51 .. £1 Ukey, New rtjmoulh, 51 £1 Purker, Wungansi, OB « Clarke, Thames, 60 £1 luglis, Thtttnos, 50 - « - Juuce. Duneilin, 50 Si Kout (Auckland), McKonzie (liiverton), and Soper (Blenheim) counted out. Ths firing at Iho 600yda rango in this match, concluded the dayu shooting. Capt. Littla carao up eplondidly with a score of 31, com priting four bull's-oyeß. Unfortunately, his last *hot was a mica. It was resolved, at a meetiDg of the Asso ciation laet night, that tho prize-firing next 1 year should bo at Oamaru. Blenheim wa» tho only other place suggested. Captain- Rowlings-, of Nelson, was elected to the Council. Rifle Championship. TLe highest aggregates are now as1 ' ■:, follows: — Captain Little, Hobson, Auckland .. .. 8S Volunteer Johnson, Clutha W Captain White, Gordon, Aueltland .. .. 32J Corporal Fairs. Victorlc. Auckland .. .. 311 | Sergeant Kempstall Taieri Si Captain Parneil, Wanganut »| Captain Kogera, Blenheim 301 : Sergeant Uny, Temuka .. .. .. .. Ml i Volunteer Shaw, WolUngton .. .. - 301 ■ Carblno Championship. The highest aggregates are as follows:— y MoCorkindale .. -. SU I Sorgt. Paralow. A Battery, Auckland _TO Gunner Webßtar, A Battery, Auckland ..289 seaman THorburo, Thames Navala .. ..287 ' Sear, an Weir, Thames Navals 28i | Trooper J. Watt. Alexandra Caralry .. 279 " Gunner Norrls. Dunedin 278 feaman Mahocey, WanKanui.. .. .. 278 j Gunner Lnmsden, A Battery, Anoklasd .. 276 , Gat>rcr Payne A Battery. Auckland .. 273 Ssrgt.-Mf jor Christchnrch.. .. OT M Sor.t. Uougall, Chriatchurch SI Uent. Dovy, Wellington ~ 2K Sergtantllodgkinson.oßattery .. .. 868 ;; Seaman BonjameD.ATicklano Navals .. 265 ; Caplain Rawlinge, Nelson; Captain j Kogeri?, Blenheim; Captain Creag, Oamaru ; : Lieut Colonel Mahon, Auckland; Private C Richardson, Dunedin ; Captain McCredie, I Wellington j Captain Somerville, Wan- -M ganui jMr Meddings, Christchurch; Lieut. " Ross, Napier ; Captain Lucas, Thames; 1 Lieut. Findlay, South Canterbury, havereJjß solved to requcstthe Defence Minister to Re* Si 500 Martini-Henri rifle? for the As6ociation, or ac least procure for mombars 200 or 300 at . £2 10a ench. A honorarium of £50 was voted to Captain Soinerville, and a vote of :' thanks to the Defence Minister, Colonel Mahon, and staff for tho arrangements and ;; conduct of the meeting, which have oeen v-> mobt satisfactory. An early start was made this morning with tho second distance of the Weat Coast r- AJatch (carbines only) the first stage Wm which was fired yesterday. The weather w*B,v fine with a Btrong southerly wind. The :;■;; prize money is well distributed, Wellington-* being first, Auckland second, OtagO tnirdiff^ and fourth. West Coast Match - 300 and 500 yards, 10 shots each distance. Gunner Howo. Wellujgton, 35, 35-70 .. £8 Gunoor Lumsden, Auckland. 33.27-60 -« i Gunner McCorkir-dale. Oamarn, 38,22-60.. »f| Seaman Bi«g, Penlnenla, 26, 32-58 .. .. «5 Petty-Offlcer Taylor. Wellinßtoo, 32.26-58.. M :; Corporal Williams, Napier. 23, 33 - sfi.. .. *S GuanerPajne, Ancklind, 25. 31-56 .. .. «-,./■ Gunner Me Pheraon, Invercarfrlll, 33, 23-56 fi» ; Seaman Weir, Thames3l. 24-55 .. .. £3 Gunnor Lowi?, Oamaru. 31. 21-55 .. .. &M Corporal McKeczie, Wellington, 27,26-53 £1 J Sorgcant Parslow. Auckland, 21, 22—53 .. &\: • Lieut. Waters, Port Chalmbrs. 21. 31-52 .. M Seaman Thorbnrn, Thameß. 33,19-52 .. £111 Troaper Wall, Wairoa, 25,25—51 .. .. £I,'.' Gunner Diver. Port Cbalmere, 31, 21-51 .. «: 1 Serst.-Major Jackson. Timaru, 26, 25-5 „ £1 Counted out-Beele, Auckland, 30. t I In the eamo match last year 84 secured first prize, and 67 seventeenth, showing a 9 marked falling off in firing, for which the defectivo quality of Kynock'a ammunition is blamed. Tho leading carbine aggregates now ' are:— • : McCorkindttlo Oamaru Artillery .. .. 335 Pareland, Auckland Artlllory .. - ■• 80 ' Howo, Wellipgt.cn Artillery „ .. .. 826 ■ Webator. Auckland Artillery SJ,;i Drummond, Napier Artillery .. .. .. 813;":!

Oamaru has been selected as the scene of next years' prize meeting mainly to consequence ol tbo liberal manner in which the local resident promised subscriptions when thero was a talk recently of not being able to get a suitable range near Christ church. The voting at lost night's meeting was nonrly two to ono in favour of the White City, but most of Wellington and Marlborough ropreeentatives were absent from the camp, and they are fmtous attho decision arrived at. To-day Captain McCrodie (Wellington) and Captain Rogers (Blenheim) are very active in endeavouring to get representa tives to sign a "round Robin,"asking the Council to get the matter reconsidered with a view to having the decision reversed and Blenheim Felected The majority, how over, are unlikely to sign, in which case the move will fall through, The Latest .Aggregates. The leading rifleman continue to hold their positions, '■ The Otago match, seven riiota at 200, 300, and 500 var.Jß, is now being taken. At the first distano Little made SO, Johnstrn 27, White 28, Kempstall29. Their agpregates are—Little, 368 ; John ston, 354 ; White, 351 ; Kempstall, 340. Of the carbine men, McCorkindale con tinues his lead, but Parslow has fa'len off. McCorkindale's aggregate is 360, Howe stands at 351, and Pr low, 349. At 200 yards the beet scores were made by Volunteer Hutchinson, Dunedin, and Colour Sergeant Pattereoa, Inveroargill. with 31 each. Tha complaints regarding defective ammunition continues rife.

Tim Kcv. A MVkenaie will preach in the Avondale P eabytsrian Church too™'" kml evni* I.- morrow, and a Sabbath fchool wi'l also be. held. 'Iho theme lortbs morniDg is " Ajcd they n numbered His words, l! and that for the evontnk.' ' Abana and Phan)^ rontra->le.i With Jordan." It is also notified that the Presbyterian services held in the Avon! dale School, and whioh were notified in our issue of 26th February are in no way oonneetea with the Presbyterian chirga in Avondale, W.« Rev, A. Mackenzie being the pastor.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1887,

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im 0 R SALE, The following EXTRAORDINARY BAR GAINS at FERNANDEZ'S. Newton :-l case o! Men's Real Pith He'raetß, 2i bi each, h-raestlv worth 10* ; Msn'a Sonicate D«k ?a^?MSS^--- for workin* BDys1 Black Felt Hate. Is each, former price 2a Also: £I.OOJ worth of General Drapery and Clothing-at a Reduction of from 5a to 103 in the R, The reason I am almost givine away my Goods Is because I am trying to give up.—l. FERNANDEZ, Draper. KarauK-hapo Koad. '



ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. TWO KOBE TdONCBRTS, TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY) and MONDAY. MARIBEL GREENWOOD, AGATHA GREENWOOD, NORA GREENWOOD, RUBY GREENWOOD. Miss Mabibbl Greenwood, and her "{stars have the honour to announce that they will Rive TWO MORE o gRAND g EVENING as above. Freßh programme every ovenlng. Marie Greenwood .. Manager and Lessee. Prices of Admission:-Dress Cirole and Orchestra Stalls, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, ONK 8 AJlTiokeMi bought outaide may be reserved at tho Box Office of Messrs Kldd and Wildman. Tiokets may also be procured at Hoffmann s, Theatre Bnildings, and Eadj's Mnslo Waro h°FamUy Tickots (of six) for Drew Circle and Orchestra Stalls, £1, availablo for any of three Carriages rray be ordered for 10.1. HAND SEWN BOOTS, specially suit Bbl) for tho warm woather, light and rasv giving great oomfort to those afflicted with tender leet.-WM. MILLER a SON "ffic'gyfehßr over Imported article. 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For Birthday, Wedding, or any Pre- Bents no plaoe In Auoklani lito the London Aroade for Variety and Cheapness. Price list on application. — Note Address: GOOUSONo LONDON ARCADE, 219, Queon-strest (opposite MoArthur'o Warehonae.) ___ yvISEASEfTOF THE EYE AND JSAK. Mb HUMPHREY HAINKB, Fellow of tho Royal College of Snrgooas, Edinburgh, &c, late Resident House Surgeon to the National Ero and Bar Infirmary, Dublin-having devoted a lengthened period, both on the Continent and In the United Kingdom, to the study of Diseases peouliar to tho Eyes and Ears, can now be con- Bulted for the same at the residence of Dr C. H. Halnes, Princes-street, Albert Park, Auckland. Hours of Consultation. 10 a.m. to 1 era. Tjl O R § A EE. Handsome Residence and Grounds, Hamilton Road. Tho house IB new and finished off (ex cept 3 rooms not vet complete) in first-class atyle, ann replete with every convenience, gas, and hot and cold water throughout, marble mantel pi ces, tile register gates, tile hearths, &o. House contains 8 lofty and spacious rooms, rx olui-ivo of pantry, scullery, bathroom, &o. which is rUted with lavatory basin, hot and cold water appliances, and plunge and Bhower bath; linen closttfltted with linen-press, oupboards, drawers, Stc, &c; washhousa with copper, tubs, &c. • pantry iitted with shelves, cupboards. &0.; sonllery has dresser, drainer, enamelled pink, (hot and oold water to latter); kitchen fltwd with " Zealandia " rage, gas stove, (with Min ton's tiles at baok of eaoh), also handeome ilgured housekeeper's oupboard with draweri, &o. The grounds (over Jaore) are tastefully laid out as tennis lawn, flower garden, Bhrub bery. orchard. &c, &o. In all, a real flrst-olasa property, and second to none In tho district, with air unsurpassed.—Apply to Mr T. F. Lees, on the premises, or to D. F. Evans Land Agent, Queen-street. SPECIAL PRICES, TO MEET THE TIMES. MILNE AND CHOYCE Beg to Notify that they havo mado X ARGE T>ERMANENT T3 EDUCTIONS XV In the Prices of their LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING AND BABY LINEN. These Goods are imported frem the Largest and Most Reliable Manufacturers In London, and are guaranteed to be Well made and of Good Quality. Ac these Goods ara now Marked at so Small an Advance. Larger Quantities are being Imported, in anticipation of a Greatly Increased Sale. INSPECTION IS INVITED. JVJILNE AND C/30YCE, QUHEN AND WKLLEBLEY STREKTB THIRTY THOUSAND YARDS o» T\RESS "jY/TATBRIAL, To bo sold AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. H. ATKINS HAS MARKED DOWN THE PRICES or QUMMBK DRESS MATERIAL 20 to 30 peb Cent. There Is a Splendid Stock still left to Mleot from, and the Reductions will be found to be Genuine. BLACK and COLOURED SILKS will also b» Bold at a Reduotion in Price. A Few Pieces of Magnificent Quality BLACK SILKS, to be sold at English Prices. An Overstock of UMBRELLAS. SUNSHADES, etc., to be sold Cheap. The Balance of CARPETS (about 1,600 yard*) to be cleared st cost and under. QUILTS, and MANCHESTER GOODS. Best value in Auckland. A Bp!endid Stock of X AtAPOI CLOTHING, (n BoyB", Youths', and Men's; Splendid Value; Cheaper than Imported Clothing. MSN'S MERCERY, BHIRTS, SCARFS. UMBRELLAS, &c \Lti GOODS TO BE SOLD AT PRICES TO MEET THE TIMES. H. A T~i" IN S.



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