SHIPPING.

DEPARTURES.

Santiago, barque, -ISO tons, Mills, for Napier

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS

Taranaki, s.s., 299 tons, E. Wheeler, fron-. Southern ports. Mary Eliza, cutter, SO ton 3, Sellar3, from Tairranga.

CLEARANCES.

Flirt, brigantine, 92 tons, D. H. McKenzie, for Lyttelton. Fiery Cross, schooner, 79 tons, Short, for Bay of Islands. Colonist, schooner, SO tons, Lewis, for Poverty Bay.

IMPORTS.

Per 5.3. Tamnaki : From Wellington—3 cases hats, 1 ditto collars. Wormall ; 1 case sewing machines, Dr. G-ilgouv ; 12 kegs butter, Bueholz ; 3 packages, H. Sheath ; 1 case, Wormall ; 1 parcel, Customs. From Dunedin —1 parcel, d'egtr and Co. From Picton—B cases luggage, 1 trunk 1 portmanteau, 1 pkg.,2 bd!s.c*!rpeti*ig.K>ssing. From Nelson —22 cases pickles, Nathan & Co. ; 3 packages, T. Beckham. From Taranaki: 1 box, Fraser & Co. ; 1 bos, Palmer; 6 cases, Dowden ; 3 cases, Barnes; 1 case, Adnam ; 1 package, Clark & Son ; 1 box, Bank of New Zealand ; 8 cases, Barnes.—Combes & Daldy, agents.

The brig Mc-a -will sail to-night. Ti.e schooner Flirt cleared out for Lyttel ton this morning with 9,000 feet dressed timber, 2 dozen doors, 6 pkgs., v indow sashes, 10 do., mouldings.

ARRIVAL OF THE TARANAKI.

The Taranaki, Captain Wheeler, arrived in the Manukau this morning from Southern ports. Passengers : —Rev. C. Waters and Mrs. Waters, Messes. Chilmau, Thompson, J. Sin clair, Carey, Ivey, Davy, Litchfield, Jackson, W. Webster, Miss White, Miss Kossin, Mrs. Otterson, Mrs. Dooley, Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs. Kissling, four children, and sorvant, Miss Kisslinp, Mr. Rio-ding, Dr. Irvine, Captain J. Sherwood, 27 Armed Constabulary, and 21 others in the steerage.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under : —

For Thames, this day, at 4 p.m., and on

Tuesday, 27th inst., at 10 a.m. For Tauranga, via Thames, this day, at 4 p.m. For Kapanga, Driving Creek, and Tiki, per

Lnlla Kookh, this day, at 5 p.m. For Gisb'Tne, per Colouist, this day, at 5 p.m. Mails for the undermentioned places, per Wonga Wonga, will close at this office, on Tuesday, 7th February, as under : -

For Sandwich Is'onds, British Columbia, United Elates of Amerira, British, Central, and South America, Biirish and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via England, at 1 p.m.

For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 1.30 p.m. For mon^y orders, registered, letters, and newspapers, at 11 a.m. Lato letters for the United States of America a*,d United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of si *. pence in addition to the postage, will be received at ibis office till 1.30 p.m., and by the mail asent on board the steamer up to time of sailing.

S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, February 4, 1871 : — Monday, January 30 : lS To sitting. Tuesday, January bl.- Messrs. T. Macffar-

lane and A. Beetbam. "Wednesday, February 1

Messrs. Daldy

and DurgaviDe. Thursday, February 2 : Messrs. Davis and Dilworth.

Friday, February 3 : Messrs. J. A. GMilan and T. B. Gillies.

Saturday, Februay 4 : Messrs. H. Gilfi'lan and W. A. Graham.

BIRTHS.

Waterman. —On 20th January, at Komokoriki, the v/ife of Captain Waterman, of a daughter. Hooaexh.—On the 28th inst., at Princes-street, the wife of.Q. Hogarth, of a son.

DEATHS.

Mason.—On the 23th inst., at his residence. Hust ings Lodge, Mount St. Marys', William, eldest son of the late William J. Mason, Hastings, Sussex, England. The funeral will leave his late residence at 3.30 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday;. Friends will please accept this invitation.

Gilbert).— On the 27fch inst., Ellon, tile beloved wife of Mr. Geo. Gilberd.

The funeral will leave her late residence, Conquest Place, Parnell, on Monday, at 3 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Beamish. —At Pairata, near Drury. Mr. Richard Beamish, aged 43 years.

Funeral will leave his late residence at II a.m. on Monday, the 30th inst., for the Cemetery, West Pnkekohe, Paddock Settlement.

The Evening Star. SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1871.

The game of the " unemployed " in the hands of " Mr." Wetton, should be almost played out; and the identi fication of the movement at the meet ing last night, with the terrorism attempted iv Auckland, should prompt the police authorities to take a few of thesa m.en under their charge. Where a system of defiance to the commu nity is hurled forth—as is reported to have been done last night by the ex-lighthouse-keeper of Tararu,-we think all decent people may fairly be excused for withholding all sympathy with any. persons allying themselves with such a speaker. " The Press is pretty well muzzled by this time," said the man of colza oil; " and our two monster meetings have already struck the city, from one end to the other, with terror." And a voice from the crowd replied, " Yes, it only wants one or two more fires to finish them." Is this contemptible fellow, who, notwithstanding the

withering exposure given him by the Superintendent, lias the brazen im pudence to still put himself forward as the representative ol the working men, and whom thia gang of idlers has the presumption to acknowledge as representing their view?s —is this fellow to be allowed by the police to speak iv this style and walk abroad with impunity ? " Strike terror into the city " indeed ! Why the sneaks that would skulk under a building at night and apply a match and then run for dear life, are not the class of people that any one is afraid of. And though for the sake of women and children that may be roasted in their sleep, and property that may be destroyed, an uneasy feeling may exist when such white-livered people aie permitted to be abroad, there is no one but knows that it is only by the forbearance of the police and the indulgence of the public that the spouters of such in flammatory harrangues are not in the lock-up. Why, when the fellows talked of forcing their way into the presence of the Superintendent, the hand of the Inspector of Police laid quietly on the shoulder of one of them, calmed the bluster; and there cannot be a doubt that "Mr." Wetton, with his knowledge of the exchangeable value of colza oil, is not the innocent to ignore the exchangeable value of his liberty, or the unpleasant sensation produced by a pair of bracelets. It may be that there are some old women in the city in men's clothes, who are afraid of" Mr." Wetton, but there is not one of ordinary sentiments and a little ex perience who does not know that at the first waive of a special constable's baton, the gang of loafers would ske daddle ; and the colza oil man is the very one who would show the most tender regard for his own skin. Ter ror, indeed ! Why there would not, in the whole gang, be a mouthful a piece for the thousands of citizens that would rally round the law; and it is only because the movement has become thoroughly contemptible, that its bluster is not at once stifled Everyone sympathises with distress, but from the character which this agitation has now assumed, we have no hesitation in saying that the contributions, if there are any, must be of the character of " black mail," and will not speak the charitable heart, but the craven spirit of the subscribers.

ANNIVERSARY DAY.

Monday, being the anniversary of the foundation of the colony, will doubtless be kept as a close holiday, and the citizens will bo glad to avail themselves of this charming weather in keeping the natal day ol the land of their adoption. Of course, the great event of the day will be the regatta, and the beauties of our un rivalled harbour will.be enhanced by the life and gaiety and happiness that will float on the waters, and cover* the shores of the Waiternata. We suppose every body and his wife will be there, and all his children; and the harbour will be resplendent with bunting and general holiday attire. We are glad to learn that Captain Fairchild has kindly placed tho Government steamer Luna at the service of the Regatta Committee, and that steamer as flag-ship will do the honors which would have been so gal lantly sustained by Captain Ashby and the City of Auckland but for the unfor tunate occurrence which has laid her temporarily aside. We sincerely hope that our fellow citizens will thoroughly enjoy themselves ; and to New Zealand we beg to tender our birthday congratula tions, and wish her, as is the custom, " many happy returns of the day." The beautiful Golden Crown will afford a pleasant excursion to those who desire to see the Thames and return in one dajr. Cremorne Gardens will present many attractions, being open on the occasion, and the soiree in connection with the Presbyterian Church at the North Shore, to be held in Mr. JNiccol's building at the Piitenfc fclip, will afford to a large number a very agreeable close to the various 'Anniversary Day enjoyments ; while the Bellringers will, on (his side the water, ring out their quaint symphonies with the "Rhyming and the chiming of tho bells."

Sincere regret is felt among the Masonic and Foresters' fraternities, and a large circle of friends, at the early and melancholy death •this morning, of Mr. William Mason. En gaged as Landing Waiter, and fulfilling its duties in a manner giving singular satisfaction, he gave promise of rapid advancement, aud, ultimately, rising to a high position in the Customs ; while his disposition endeared him to all those with whom he came in contact. It is supposed that on this day week Mr. Mason was affected by sun-stroke, having been engaged from early morning till late at night on board the Hero. Since that, time he has been ailing, but not in any way to cause apprehension till shortly before he breathed his last. Mr. Mason leaves a wife and four children, to whom he was exceedingly at tached. We observe that for the funeral to morrow, the Masons aud Foresters, in their various lodges, have rpsolved to pay tho last honors of their rites, and their last tribute of respect and affection to their departed bro ther.

The s.s. Taranaki arrived this morning from the South. Her news lias been anticipated by Greville's telegrams received via.Tauranga.

A woman in Nelson-street was this morning fearfully gored by a bull, and is nosy lying in a dangerous state,

ARRIVAL OF THE 'TARANAKI,' WITH THE ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

LATEST ENGLISH MARKETS.

DATES TO THE 27th DECEMBER

FRENCH SORTIES FROM PARIS,

FIGHTING IN THE NORTH.

NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS

BOMBARDMENT OF PARIS

rGnEVILLE'S TELEGRAM' COMPANY, ItEUTER'S Agents.]

Hoxitika, Janury 25, 2.15 a.m

GENERAL SUMMARY

Further hideous disclosures have been made relative to the baby farming.

The recruiting for the army has not been so successful as was anticipated. Only-two thirds of the required twenty thousand men have enlisted. The standard of height has therefore been lowered.

The Californian mails are to be despatched five days later than hitherto. Lieutenant-Colonel Moraut, who com manded the 68th Regiment in New Zealand, has been appointed Aide-de-camp to the

Queen. Captaiu Powell and Lieutenant Walter Cote who were formerly stationed in New Zealand, are dead.

Captain Jesser Coope writes to the London Standard, suggesting the possibility of raising 1200 men in New Zealand, uuder the same conditions as the Royal Canadians.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

LONDON, December 19.—Gortsehakoff, in replying to Earl Granville's last note, regrets that England takes exception to the Prussian circular. He says Russia is preparing to assist in any deliberation that is based on the principle of a united guarantee for a consolidated peace. Earl Granville's reply to Gortschakoff's last note is, that England frankly accepts the pro posed Conference, but will maintain a firm adherence to the position assumed. A peaceful conclusion was contemplated on the 7th. On the 9th, the proposals as to the Black Sea question were uncou dlionally accepted by the French and British Governments, who have given a definite understanding that the conference shall proceed. Prussia aud England declined the proposals made by France as to the scope of the terms at the discussion of the Conference. It is feared that this will lead to further complications. On the 11th an interview, which took place between IgnatielF and Ali Pasha, was reported to have resulted unsatisfactorily. The Conference is fixed to take place in the fiivt week in January. On the 7th it was stated that the neutral Powers were disposed to ask for an armistice to facilitate the participation of the French Government in the conference on the Black Sea question. On the 2nd of December a great battle was fought to the east of Paris. The Germans attacked and recaptured several positions out side which the French had held since their sorties. Heavy losses wore sustained on both sides. The J ) uko of Mecklenburg defeated the Fifteenth aud Sixteenth Army Corps near Soigney and Artenay, capturing 11 cannon and several hundred men towards Fontavne blcau. He was successful, the object being to effect a junction with the army of the Loire. The German accounts admit a temporary success, but declare that no substantial advan tage was gained. The German line investing Paris is still un broken. Garibaldi repulsed the Prussians at Autan. The French have lost very severely in their sorties from Paris, and have been compelled to ask for an armistice to bury their dead re maining on the ground. It is reported that a fresh sortie on the 2nd and a severe engagement took place under a terrific fire from Forts Bosuy and Nogent. The French retreated after several hours' desperate fighting. Great losses were sustained on both sides. On the 7th the French evacuated Orleans after a decisive victory by Prince Frederick Charles and the Duke of Meckienburg, who captured ten thousand prisoners and forty guns. Gambetta, the Minister of War, narrowly escaped capture. The _? reneh retreated across the Loire. Rann was occupied by the Germans under Manteuffel. The French army of the North have arrived at Lille. General Ducrot rallied back on Paris after destroying the bridges at Maine. On the 6th it was reported that the French had lost in three days' engagement last week about 3000 prisoners and 70 guns. The German loss in the same period was very con siderable. The Gorman military position is deemed critical. General Manteuffel has been ordered to re turn to Paris to announce tho taking of Orleans, and the entire defeat of the Army of the Loire, with a loss of 77 guns and 1000 prisoners.

The Duke of Mecklenburg fought a victo rious battlo on the Bth, near Bramgency, which was afterwards occupied against three French Army Corps, capturing 6 guns and 1000 prisoners. The German loss was also considerable

The French lost 15,000 prisoners before Orleans.

Horleon (?) has been occupied. Great dofensivo preparations have been made at Havre.

On the 11th the Germans held a Council of war, which was decided in favour of a bombardment of Paris. _ The Germans are threatening Cherbourg. Havre has been occupied by the Germans. It is reported that Garibaldi has resigned The Germans have evacuated Dieppe. Toues, December 15.—General Chancey has retired on Tours and Blois, being unable to maintain his position on the right bank of the Loire. Blois is occupied by the enemy. Phalsburg capitulated unconditionally, and 65 guns and 1900 prisoners were captured. The Prussians are concentrating consider able forces near Havre. Beaumont has been occupied by garrisons after a short fight, in which 15 guns and 3000 prisoners were captured. An energetic defence is maintained by the French of Vendoine. December 19.—The forts around Pans are Havre, Dieppe, and Fecamp are blockaded by the French. General Chancey's army was attacked on the 15th by the Germans, who also attacked the French, in a strong position near Lan nrcss, with success. J The forces of the Duke of Mecklenburg attacked the unoccupied post of Trebonar on the 14th November, which was afterwards re taken by the French. . December 19.—Balloon news from Paris states that there has been no fighting since the 2nd.

Preparations are being made for resistance, and an extreme defence is still contemplated.

Complete tranquility prevails. Twenty-four thousand Prussians occupied Tours on the night of the 18th, after a severe battle.

The French Government has gone to Bordeaux. The King of Prussia ha 3 accepted the title of Emperor. Gambetta remains with the army, which has abandoned any forward movement, and is retreating. Montmedyhas capitulated to the Prussians. A Prussian note declines any longer to recognise the neutrality of Luxemburg. This was communicated simultaneously at 7, at Brussells, Luxemburg, Hague, and London on the 14th.

A Cabinet Council was held at London on the 15th to discuss the Luxemburg question, which has assumed a prominent character. Ministers declined to discuss the accusation against Luxemburg in the absence of the accused. When their guilt or innocence is proved, impartial judgment will be given. A Berlin telegram, dated the 17th, gives the assurance that an explanation was given by Luxemburg which removes all danger of a conflict.

President Grant's message to Congress recom mends tho Government of the United States to accept an assurance of his leadership in the settlement of the Alabama claims, and says he desires conclusions consistent with the honor and dignity of both nations, and expresses a wish for the restoration of peace in Europe. Re ferring to the Fisheries question, he declares that tiie course adopted by Canada, if perse vered in, will compel America to adopt measures to protect the rights of her citizens. London, December 25. —Bordeaux journals report an nttempt at insurrection movements within Paris, but nothing is officially known. Hard fighting is shortly expected. The forts around Paris commenced heavy tiring on the night of the 20th. On the following morning an attack was made by tho garrison with three divisions. They were repulsed chiefly by artillery.

The Germans arc calling out their reserves and augmenting their artillery before Paris. Upwards of 6000 French wounded were left between Blois and Orleans without medical assistance.

The French officially deny the rumours of disturbances in Paris.

An address from the population of Luxem burg was presented to the Grand Duke, beg ging him to save the country, and never to allow them to be transferred without a free vote of the Chamber. The Italian Chamber has approved the Ministerial protest against the transfer of the Capitol next month. Hence Amadins has left Italy for Spain. The piercing of Mount Ccnis for a tunnel is complete. A battle took place between Fredschorles and Mont Cufford, in the north. Bo!h sides claim tho victory.

LATEST SPECIAL.

London, December 25. — Consols, 91J ; wool, fair inquiry, but without any quotable changes; Australian copper, 73; tallow, active, and advancing ; wheat, firm.

Arrivals—Ernstiue, Silvcrage. Bkhltk, December 27, 6.14 p.m. — Fort Avaron will be the first object of attack.

London, December 27. —The Saxons com menced the bombardment of fort Avaron this morning.

COMMERCIAL.

EXPORTS

The total exports from Great Britain to the colonies for the month of November is 902,000. To New Zealand they show .a a slight iucreaseof 64,000 over last month.

WOOL.

The wool sales closed firmly on the 29th of November, prices averaging a penny advance on the opening rates. Fifty thousand bales were left over for next sales. Hohnuth and Schwartze say that the tone of the wool sales throughout has been unexpectedly brisk.

New Zealand wool may be quoted at the following prices : —Scoured, 13d. to 16Jd. ; greasy, 6_d. to Bd. ; greasy, lambs wool, Id.

MONEY MARKET.

New Zealand Fives, 1591, 85 _-; New Zea land Sixes, March, September, 107. The fol lowing dividends have been declared : Austra lasian Trust aud Loan Agency, 10 per cent. ; Otago and Southland Investment, 10 per cent.

Mercantile failures are numerous. Edmund Thompson pays Bd. in the pound.

GRAIN AND CORN MARKET.

The grain and corn market is recovering from recent disturbances.

PRODUCE.

Tallow fluctuated. Hides are inactive, and have declined to the extent of one farthing.

Australian leather is brisk ;*» twenty thousand hides sold at an advance, of a farthing on former quotations. Petroleum is steady at Is 64d to Is 7Jd ; sperm oil, 795; South Sea whale oil is quoted at 363.

NEW ZEALAND FLAX.

New Zealand flax is in good demand. 2000 bales were offered, and 1000 sold freely at previous rates. The remainder was bought in for higher prices. Tow and common, partly cleaned, brings £13 to £15 10s ; and superior, £32 103 to £35. 449 bales were sold at this price.

KAURI GUM.

New Zealand gum is lower in price, ana there are no quotations.

SHIPPING.

The Warrior Queen has sailed for Otago with collections for tbe Acclimatization So ciety.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

In the Provincial Council yesterday the Education Bill 1871, was thrown out, and the following measures were passed, for Education Management Reserve, Habrour Board. Sheep Act, Eemulation of Brands, and the G-rahamstown Firs Bate Bill. The Hospital Bill was shelved, and Mr- Shcehan's promised measure to be passed through on Tuesday, with reference to the Eawakawa coal mines. The Council then adjourned till Tuesday, on which day the Council will be pro rogued.

POLICE COURT;— Saturday. (Before A. Clark, Esq., and Colonel Balneavis Justices.)

Drunkenness.—A. McMillan forfeited his bail.

Stealing from a Dwelling-house.— Maurice Walsh was charged with stealing from the "residence of Matthew Gill, Waite mata Mill?, on the 27th inst., one pair boots and one shirt, value 265. The prisoner pleaded guilty.—The Bench sentenced him to one month's imprisonment with hard labor. Assault. —James Hennessey was charged by G. E. Hay with assaulting him, by kicking him on the chest.- The Bench, after hearing the evidence, dismissed the case.

Provoking* Language.—Mary Elcock was charged by J. Donovan with using provoking and insulting language. The defendant not appearing, and service of summons not proved, another summons was issued for defendant to appear on Wednesday next

Breach oe Contract.—Thomas Williams, George Thomas, and Robert Mackintosh were charged by the Bay of Islands Coal Company with a breach of contract by refusing to work on the 20th January, 1871. —Detective Pardy applied for an adjournment to the 6th Febru ary, which the Bench granted, the accused being admitted to bail in their own recogni zances.—The Court then rose.

DROWNING.

Tins morning the body of a man named Neilson, a seaman on board the schooner Merlin, and aged about twenty-three years, was found between the Wood Wharf and the Breakwater, just under the stern of the s.s. Kecra. The deceased arrived in the colony in 1867, on board the Meriugton, and has siuce been engaged iv the coasting trade. He has for some time been living at the Steam Packet Boarding-house, in Victoria-street. There are no marks of violence on the body. There were found in his pocket, £2 4s. 6d., a gold ring, and merschaum pipe. The in quest on tiie body is beiujj held at the Rail way Terminus Hotel, by Dr. Philson, as we go to press.

THE LATE FIRES.

£500 REWARD OFFERED

By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that the City Board of Commis sioners and the Insurance Companies offer a reward of £500 on conviction of any person or persons concerned in the setting on fire of the kerosene store in Mechanics' Bay, or the Music Hall, and the Government offers a free pardon to any accomplice who will give such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the principal offender or offenders, or any of them, if more than one. We are very glad to sec that the authorities have taken such decided steps in a matter which bears such serious import. If the com munity is not to be handed over to the mercies of a parcel of ruffians, it is high time that sharp measures be adopted.

The p.s. Royal Alfred will cruise about the harbour on Monday next during the Begatta, affording a good opportunity to witness the races. Fares Is each. Theßoyal Alfred will leave for the Thames the same evening (Monday) at 7 p.m. and on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.

The usual performance of the A.R.V. Band will not take place this afternoon, on account of the recent lire, by which Bandmaster McComish was burnt out.

The Banks will bo closed on Monday next (Regatta Day.)

The transfer-books of the All Nations Gold Mining Company will be closed from eleven o'clock to-day until two p.m. on Tuesday, when a dividend will be payable .

The Advertiser says, the- attempt to set fire to the Academy of Music has created a sen sation of intense excitement in town. The rags with which the scoundrel attempted to accomplish his diabolical purpose are in the possession of the police, who aro using every effort to unravel the mystery, and bring the miscreant to justice. Unfortunately, the rags afford little clue to the identity of the perpetrator. They are a charred mass of linen and cotten rags, which had apparently been soaked, not in kerosene, but some other sort of oil, apparently coal-oil by the smell. We can only hope that the perpetrator of this foul deed will be brought to justice.

A large number of men are at present at present at work cutting down some portions of Vincent-street, and rising others portions so that before the winter the street will be passable that is to say if a good foundation is lad for the scoria, whioh will no doubt be put down.

THE EVENING STAR, JANUARY 28, 1871.



IF this should meet the eye of H.H 0 t letter to anxious friend will be gladlX received. \ V V generally useful.—Apply at the Offi™ of this Paper. "*• WANTED— The public to know H,_i PRINTING of every description • executed at the Evening- Star Office with neatness and despatch. ' v WANTED— A Good General Servant Apply to Mrs. Ellison, Prosper House, Hobson street, between the hours nf 10 and 12. 0l WANTED— An Experienced HOUSIT MAID.-Apply at the office of ?£ paper. "St WANTED, by a Young Lady, aa jjg - gagement as Governess : country pre' ferred. Good testimonials.—Address "Lex* office of this paper. ' -T-ryANTED—Twenty Experienced COAE MINERS, for the Collingwood (Nelson)'. Colliery.—Apply to the Manager, at the Mine. WANTED, TWO or three BOYS to run the Evemku Star. Good boys can earn from 15s to 25s a week. LOST— A Small Gold Trunk LOCKET in Wyndham-street or Queen-street. The *.' finder will be rewarded on leaving it at Mm, : Senior's. Albert-street. ONE POUND REWARD. LOST, between Wellesley-street and Vic toria-street, a Five Pound NOTE and r some Silver.—The finder will receive the above reward on returning the same to the She* Offioe. AUCKLAND ANNUAL EEGATTA. 30th JANUARY, 1871 ; Slst ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLONY. Patrox : A ij His Excellency the Governor. Vice-Patrons :— The Earl of Pembroke His Honor the Superintendent. President : Captain Daldy. Vice-Presidents : Thos. Henderson, Esq. Jas. Cruickshank, Esq. Committee : §jj G-. Yon der Heyde, Esq. (Chairman) Capt. Anderson Mr. G. 11. Fletcher Mr. H. Brett Mr. Geo. Henderson Capt. Casey Mr. T. Niccol Capt. Clavton Mr. M. Niccol Mr. J. Copland Mr. J. Waymouth, jun, Mr. D. B. Cruickshank | Capt. Williams. Treasurer: Capt. Casey. '■ J; Auditors : Messrs. D. B. Cruickshank and Geo. Henderson. I i Umpire : Capt. Clayton. Starter : Mr. J. Copland. Flag Ship : Colonial Government p.s. 'LUNA,' Captain Fairchild. First Eace, 9.30 a.m.: Trading Vessels, over 25 tons. & Prizes : Ist, Silver Cup, presented by Messrs. t.. Shaw, Saville and Co., value 25 guineas, and£lß ■: a. added ; 2nd, £10 ; 3rd, £5. Course: From south side of Flagship, round Tiri Tiri, passing from I west to east, keeping Tiri Tiri on starboard hand, coming in on south side of Flagship. Second Pace, 10 a.m.: Trading Vessels, 15 to 25 tons. Prizes : Ist, £20; 2nd, £10; 3rd, £5. Course: From south side of Flagship, round a black urny off Drunken Bay, thence round flagboat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of Flag ship. Third Pace, 10.30 a.m.: Sailing Boats or Yachts of any class, under 7 tons. Prizes: Ist, £10 ; 2nd, £5; 3rd, • £3. Course : From south side of Flagship, nWM flagboat moored off Stokes' Point, thence ronna chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, coming in on south side of Flagship. Centre-boards (if any) y will be sealed \ip or down. " . , # Fourth Eace, 11 a.m.: Licensed Cargo Boats. Pnzes. m Ist, £12 ; 2nd, £G ; 3rd, £2. Course: Same as second race. ~ .A j II Fifth Eace, 11.30 a.m. : Amateur ScuUers Matcn. Prize: Ist, Silver Cup, value eight puna** Course : From south side of flagship, round nag boat off Cooper's Bay, coming in on south siae w .., Flagship. Once round. , _,„„,. i Sixth Eace, 12 noon: Licensed Watermens JMao, pair-oared. Prizes: Ist, £S ; 2nd, £4; 3rd, save stakes. Course : Same as fifth race. , Seventh Race, 2 p.m.: Four-oared Gigs, the pMJW of any recognised club in Auckland, roweo. uj members. Prizes: Ist, £15; 2nd, £5. Course. Same as fifth race, twice round. _. ,; | Eighth Race, 2.30 p.m.: Merchant Ships' Gigs. B» Ist, £10 ; 2nd, £5. Course: Same as fifth raw Ninth Race, 3 p.m.: Four-oared Gigs, open w •»•. 1 Prizes : Ist, £15 ; 2nd, £5. Course: Same xsmw race, twice round, . , __.„__ - Tenth Eace, 3.30 p.m.: Dingies under 12 feet oreiw rowed by boys under 16 years of age, born in w Colony. Prizes : Ist, £3; 2nd, £2 ;<*">• * Course to be decided by Starter. • „i» njr, 'S Eleventh Eace, 4 p.m.: Sculling Match, single^ open to all. Prizes : Ist, £5 ; 2nd, £3- wu to be decided by Starter. • ENTRY NIGHT SATURDAY, January 28, from 7 till 10 oclocKP*- | ————— _ii fft No Post entry allowed, except for boats or veS*" not in port on entry night. „._i on Entrance Money on all races, five per ceni. value of First Prize. , , ._■» m N.B.—All buoys and flagboats to be kept on -, board hand, Flagship not to be considers*".^ ..„ excepting at start and coming in. Any deviaiiu ■ the rules (which may be had from the Hon. &w«| 1 cause the aggressor to forfeit all claims to a pr __ __HoSi^SW > C\ RAND SWIMMING & DIVS VJT MATCHES at the Auckland Salt-water^,,, Breakwater. The following Prizes will be one. , ~ competition on MONDAY, the 30th IJ\ SV * .nio'clo** Ay permitting. The first race to commence at l»»v sharp. j-ofdn-fc^l ? lst-Swimming; boys under 12 years; «jW p^|* yards; entry, 6d; first prize, 15s: _econ» *-■, j ,|| 2nd-Swimming; boys under 16 yeais. v-fo ■-. 100 yards; entry, Is; first prize, J"8- ■", prize, 15s. __ s . eaW< 3rd—Swimming; all ages; distance, w" ™ ■ , 2s: first prize, 40s; second prize, 4th—Diving Longest Distance; boys un-aer entry, 6d; prize, 10s. ' sth-Diving Longest Distance; boys unoei entry, Is; prize, 15s. en w,>i' A. 6th-Diving Longest Distance; all ages,. prize, 20s. . _ ona : ~ B 7th-Diving for Plate; entiy, Is; P«* .A*, of* " Bth—Walking a Greasy Pole for a Fat iu\ ■ to aU comers; three to start or no rate- Admittance to the Baths, Gd.. ._- TTT ,TrrcB- Li I THOS. HILD^JiU