SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET: This evening, 7.10 SUN-RISE : To morrow morning, .'>.l7 HTOH WATER : This evening, 7.51 ; to-morrow morning, 7.11

ARRIVALS.

DEPARTURES.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Napier and Southern ports

Nebraska, p s., on

arrival For Boston, Mass. : Ayr, barque, early For Cork : Polar Star," ship, early For Northern ports: Rowena, s.s., Monday For London : Glenhuntly, barque, early For Sydney and Melbourne: Hero, s.s., this after

. noon ; Wonga Wonga, s.s., oth Feb. For Southern ports: Phmbe, s.s., on arrival of th Nebraska For Norfolk Island : Nukulau, schooner, to-day

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Warwick, ship, from London. Sailed 4th November Caduceus, ship, from London. Loading Durham, ship, from London. Loading Moa, brig, from Melbourne Sailed 9th January Nebraska, mail steamer, from San Francisco Briton, barque, from Newcastle Ivanhoe, schooner, from New Caledonia Margaret Campbell, schooner, from Oamaru. Sailed 14th January Charybdis. schooner, from Levuka Merlin, schooner, from Levuka Sea Gull, schaoner, from Levuka Southern Cross, schooner, from Sydney Prosperity, schooner, from Melbourne Rita, brig, from Sydney Wonga Wonga, s.s., from Sydney Mavis, schooner, from Lyttelton. Sailed 26th January Harriet Armytase, barque, from Dunedin

The s.s. Phcebe will take her departure from the Manakau at ten o'clock to-morrow morning for Southern Ports.

This being Regatta Day business among the shipping has been entirely suspended. The vessels in harbour have been gaily decked with flags all day.

The barque Glenhuntly has entered out wards at the Customs for London. She will meet with quick despatch.

COMMERCIAL.

MINING.

The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :— £ s. d.

MEETINGS.

Yon Tempsky, Company's office, Queen street, Auck

land, 3 p.m., 33th January Una, Shortland. 30th January Ruby, Grahamstown, 31st January Durham Ox, Grahamstown. 31st January Morning Star, Grahamstown, 31st January Auckland Whaling Company, Insurance Buildings,

noon, 31st January Hauraki Saw Mill Company, Mr Bennett's oflice,

Shortland street, Auckland, 2 p. m . 3rd February Coromandel Tunnel G M.C , Mr Tothill's office, Auck-

land. 10 a.m., 3rd February Central Italy. Grahamstown, 4th February Green Harp, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m

10th February NewUoldenPa, Mr P. Home's office, Shortland street,

Auckland, noon 12th February Masonic, Coromandel, 15th February Bonshaw, Mr Baber's office, Insurance Buildings,

Auckland. 2 p.m., 13th February Shotover, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 2 p.m. 17th February

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, on Thursday, 30th inst., at 10.30 a.m.

and 5.30 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Phcebe, immediately on arrival of the p.s. Nebraska, or not later than 8 a.m. on Thursday. 30th inst. For Napier and Southern Provinces, per Nebraska,

six hours after arrival. For Napier, per Star of the South, on Thursday, 30th inst., at 1 p.m. (Signed) S. B. Biss. Chief Postmaster.

DEATHS.

O'HaRA. -On Januavy 29, 1873, John O'Hara, late of H.M. 58th Ke^t. ; agad 54 years.

The funeral w.'U leave his late residence, Wake field street, to-morrow, 30th inst., at 3 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1873.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance,

And tlie good that we can do

To-day the colony keeps birthday. Thirty-three times have the seasons revolved in their appointed courses since the foundation was laid of what will yet, beyond all doubt, become a great empire. During that short period many and eventful have been the changes through which the colony has passed, and, though occasionally the sky was heavily overcast, there has been no period during which the movement has not been onward. But we can safely say that never, during the whole history of New Zealand, has the pros pect been more cheering than at the present hour. New Zealand's great •sorrow is no more. The thunder-clouds of war have rolled away from our horizon, and every indication seems to foreshadow peace and consequent pros perity. Never before was so much attention, and so hopeful, given to real colonization and industrial enterprise. Our public works and immigration schemes are fairly started, and despite the inveterate aud irrepressible croak ings of disappointed politicians, the colony is, in every sense, on the highway of prosperity. It is fitting then that New Zealand should keep to-day with gladness. There is no risk as in other days of merriment being stilled by war's rude alarms, and even those to whom the res anqmtce clomi are still the subject of care, will to-day feel disposed to fly for a little from the burthen, and give themselves to freedom and enjoyment. We cordially congratulate our fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion. We keep the holiday in a manner be coming our maritime and commercial ambitions. And just as the future man is known by the boy, and the boy by his playthings ; as the child soldier plays with arms, and the little girl fondling her doll reveals the instincts of maternity imprinted on her nature, so to-day in keeping annual festivals we play with ships, symbolic of the commercial greatness to which this Corinth of the South is destined.

We accept the deliverance of last night's meeting as the expression of opinion on the part of this city re specting the Education Act. We are warranted in doing so on the principle that when a meeting, specially called to pronounce in a particular way, de clares emphatically in the directly con trary way, the opinion so expressed is very strongly felt. We were confident that the so-called working classes were not to be led by the nose by men aiming only after infamous notoriety, and we have not been disappointed. The Act is really a beneficent Act, and little respect as we may have for Provincialism,thepeople will remember their indebtedness for this, possibly the last, but certainly the greatest boon conferred by provincial govern ment. As we have often said, we say again, it is a measure specially bene ficial to those of limited means; and we have no doubt that the one only objectionable feature which was im parted to'it atthe last moment, the equal rate, will be subsequently modified. If this measure is but honestly and firmly carried outourAucklandchildren will yet compete successfully with those of any other province in the colony, and we shall be spared the humiliation of having our province pointed to as the Boeotia of New Zealand. Poor George Staines, his occupation appears to be gone ; they were strange times when he was acknowledged as a leader of the people. He feels that we have dethroned him, and he loves us not for the deed. The chairman of this mythical " committee," too, was severe on the press, and appears to have urged the people to. suppress it. We had forgotten who this Mr Olphert was, but we usually find that those advocating the suppression of the press have at sometime or another been under its lash, and on enquiry we discover that it was he who danced on the grave of poor Mr Cazaly, guiding the jury, of which he was foreman, to a most inhuman verdict respecting a good man fallen among thieves and murdered. However, the reception accorded to the attacks on the press, and to the proposal to resist the pro gress of education, is more than recompense for abuse which in the circumstances must be regarded as the highest compliment. We trust that last night's meeting has put an end to the nonsense to which we have been treated with reference to Education. The disgraceful position in respect to this matter occupied by Auckland hitherto will now, we trust, be a thing of history. The foolish men who have been trying to mop up the tide of progress have been laughed at for their pains, and the public, though full of eccentricities at times, is, as it always was, sound at bottom.

Mr J. Small leaves to-morrow by the Phcebe as advance agent to the Magnet Troupe, who purpose making a tour through the Southern provinces.

Notwithstanding the attractions of the' Regatta numbers of persons and parties are spending the holidays among the natural beauties of the Domain ; and one of the most interesting sights was the assembling, in a neat marquee under the trees, of the children, pastor, and friends of St. Paul's Sunday school. The children, under the superin tendence of Mr Hammond, who takes great interest in the school, numbered about 200. The procession was formed at the school house at one o'clock, headed by a very beautiful banner. The children were ex ceedingly clean and all neatly dressed, and the procession had a pretty effect between the sunshine and shadow as it passed on accompanied by teachers and friends. This school, we learn, is progressing satisfac torily under the care of its eighteen teachers. Tlie adult Bible-class are earnest in their work and, to the delight of the boys, this class presented them to-day with sets of new bats, balls, and wickets for their holiday sport. The juvenile programme promises football, races, cricket, singing, and a good provision of tea, buns, and cake at four p.m. The procession will re-form and return at seven o'clock p.m. The new ferry steamer Takapuna to-day did a roaring business, being crowded almost every trip from morning till night with visitors to the North Shore. The morning trip at 10.10 o'clock took over about 200 of the Engineers and friends, besides a huge crowd of others, and the boat as she moved from the wharf presented one of the most curious sights we have ever witnessed in the harbour. She was as steady as a rock under the enormous living cargo. Among the features on the wharf to-day was Mr Cranwell, or "Looker-on," in : dustriously selling his large green-backed [ pamphlet intituled "Blind Eyes and the Educational Robbery." As we have said ! before this is an attack on the S/ar, whose ' " eyes are blind," and which is backing up i the "educational robbery." The pamphlet does not cost much, and we Avould re ! commend every one to buy a copy. Mr Cranwell is a well meaning man and sincerely , believes that the education rate is wrong, and he differs wholly from others who are simply seeking notoriety. He is at a good deal of expense in publishing these pamphlets, 1 and as he is doing it we believe from good motives we cordially bespeak for him the public sympathy. | A considerable number of holiday-makers assembled at half-past eleven this morning, at St. Paul's Church to witness the long expected marriage of a miner and his lady love, by the Rev. C. M. Nelson. The names of the happy couple were Wm. Hetherington, a miner of the Thames, and Elizabeth Alice Radford, of Mount-street, Auckland, and at the conclusion of the ceremony the newly wedded pair and their friends were driven away in three carriages to "fresh fields and pastures new." i Our Maori friends, the peach vendors, look melancholy to-day, and appear slightly restive as they cry out " all ripe," and few comparatively respond. In former years a brilliant trade was pushed—yea, without much pushing—on our Regatta Day, and many a kit of peaches was emptied and re filled again, and the shillmga knowingly pocketed much to the satisfaction of brother and sister Maori. The New Zealander's mind is composed of enquiring ingredients, and to "« atch them closely you must perceive that they rumhiate upon something. They seem to say the Pakeha "no buy," and there is a reason for this. A fastidious person comes up to purchase, he looks at the . peaches, they do not look so cleau and nice as our garden ones ; he lifts one and smells it, then he shakes his head and mutters "are a long time pulled, Maori must have lain upon them to make tbem ripe, and then rubbed them with their natural towel —their hand—to clean the dust off. , No, I will not buy ; the sight of tho vendor and companions almost makes me sick. And such a small kit for a shilling !—all ripe and big ones on the top, and um-ipe and bad ones on the bottom. Yes, the Maories are good i copiests at selling. Must have watched some ' white mau do something of the cork —bad weight in loaves, sand in sugar, and many j other clever ways and means. Leaving all I jokes aside, people are fairly disgusted with ! the Maori and his peaches, and until he can i exhibit his fruit in clean baskets, hands, and j persons, we feel sure that the Maori and his j peaches may go back again to their haunts from whence they came aud cultivate civili zation. The officers and members of the Auckland Engineer Volunteers and cadets met for special parade this morning at nine a.m. in the Market-square. The ccene was interest ing, the band played several lively airs, and after the men had satisfactorily passed through their evolutions they marched along Queen-street to the wharf in due order, headed by the band, and Sergeant Saunders, who performed the office of drum-major to the company. They embarked on the new steamer, tbe Takapuna for the North Shore, for the purpose of enjoying a pleasant picnic in that pleasant locality, which they are sure to do under the generous superintendence of Capt. Dargaville, Dr Dawson, Lieutenants Anderson and Kitchen, The Hauraki Minstrels will give their special entertainment this evening in the City Hall. We refer our readers to the programme in another column for particulars which are varied, musical and vocal character, and sufficiently full to gratify the most fastidious. The Waikato Times, in an able article on the meeting of the natives, remarks: "If we are to establish confidence we must sur- i round the natives with greater protection in | the shape of preventive laws than we have yet done. The selling or leasing of land, for instance, might be made subject to the veto of a council of local chiefs : this would place the power, through their representa tives, in the hands of the whole of the tribes of a district. Whilst making this proposition we have not lost sight of the advantage, nay the necessity, of having the lands, for which the natives have no use, tilled and cultivated by Europeans. There need be no fear, how ever, that placing the land absolutely in the hands of the tribes would be any serious de triment to settlement. The natives are now accustomed to our clothing and other luxu ries, and they will not be without them if their procuration be possible. From Indiana comes the history of a hus band and wife who have not spoken to each other for more than twenty twenty years, | although living in the same house and eating at the same table. The trouble originated in a dispute whether the old cow died from being strangled by a corn-cob or a squash. Mr Alley, of Napier, intends to start from that place, overland for the Thames, with 2,200 sheep. Mr Alley expects that the journey will occupy about three weeks. He states that the roads from Napier to the Thames are now in capital condition, he hav ing travelled from Tauranga to Napier in four days. Extreme ritualism in London is getting less money as it ceases to be a novelty. The strangers who flocked to St. Albans have disappeared, and the offertory for the last year netted only £1,119, against £2, OCO for the year previous. Several of the leading patrons have withdrawn, including the two men who gave the site and built the church.

'' Stop my Paper !" — Apropos of the fearfnl consequences of this highly retribu tive measure the following story may not be amiss : —By his course in regard to some public matter, Mr Swain, when he was proprietor of the Philadelphia Ledger, offended a number of his subscribers, one of whom he met, who thus accosted him : — "Mr Swain, I have stopped the Ledger." " What is that, dr ?" " I have stopped the Ledger," was the stern reply. " Great heavens!" said Mr Swain. "My dear sir, that won't do. Come with me to the office. This must be looked into." And taking the man with him he entered the office at Third and Chesnut-streets. There they found the clerks busy at their desks ; then they ascended to the editorial and com posing rooms, where all was as usual ; finally they descended to the press rooms, where the ei^ineers were at work. "I thought ! you told me you had stopped the Ledger" .said Mr Swain. "So I have," said the i offended subscriber. "I don't see the stop | page ; the Ledger seems to be going on." I "Oh, I mean to say—that is, that I—ah— . had stopped taking it." "Is that all ? " ex claimed Mr Swain. " Why, my dear sir, you don't know how you alarmed me. As for your individual subscription I care very little. Good day, sir, and never make such rasli assertions again." At the meeting of the members of the Harbour Board, reported in our last issue, in discussion on Mr Niccol's motion for £300 towards a new wharf at North Shore, Captain Daldy expressed it as his opinion that the Board should vote a small sum towards the erection of a new whaif, but the Mayor, Mr Philips, considered that the people of the district ought not to expect the Board to build them a wharf without their assistance. Capt. Ca^ey supported the oiiginal proposi tion that £3CO be voted for the purpose of erecting a wharf at the North Shore. Mr. Macready agreed with the Mayor in thinking that a cci tain sum might be voted, but the highway district and the people should cer tainly contribute towards the expense. The Chaiiman said the people had been solicited and hatl refused to assist. Mr Jones opposed the motion ; Mr Cruickshank was in favor of the wharf, and suggested that the people should raise £150 of the needful funds. Mr Williams would fix a penny toll if the Board should erect the wharf. After some discussion on the matter, Mr Macready moved as an amendment, " That the sum of £150 be voted provided the dis trict contribute not less than £150." This was agreed to, and the meeting adjourned. At a meeting of one of our West-end metropolitan vestries during the week, says a London exchange, tlie vestry had in their agenda "Applications for music licenses," but their being none, the word "Nil." was placed at the end of the sentence. On coining to that portion of tlie business, an intelligent vestryman jumped up in his place and demanded to be informed what was the meaning of "nil." Tlie definition of an equally intelligent brother vestryman was, " Why, a pint pot without any beer in it." M. Pasteur, the 'eminent Frenchman who has already extinguished the silkworm disease in France, and who is now aiming at improving the preparation of wines, com municated to a recent sitting of the Frehch Academy the account of a comparative tasting of 24 sorts of natural wines, and the same wines heated in bottle at periods already somewhat distant. It follows from these results that the heating improves the bouquet and brightens the color, contrary to what he had feared. A Salt Lake City paper says in reference to a theatrical performance : "It is woilih the entrance fee to see Miss Walters make a fuss and hear her bellow when her ' Yankee ' lover is about to leave for California." In London the Council of the Society of Arts offers prizes for improved cabo. One of the conditions imposed upon all specimens sent for competition is that they shall have been in use for at least three months. The Magnet Variety Troupe were fairly patronised last evening at the theatre, and appear to be winning public favor with sight seekers. The songs of Miss Fanny Sara and Miss Clifton were excellent, and the per formances of Lottie and her brothers and Messrs Buckley and Holly were admirable in their way. To-night there is an entire change of programme. Chiarini's circus seems to have had its run in ~nd. Last night it was but thinly attended, partly on account of other attrac tions. The performances were similar to those of precediug evenings and gave the usual satisfaction. The hon. Mr Richardson, in company with Mrs Richardson and Mr Sheehan, left by the Lily steamer on Monday for the Kaipara, with the view of inspecting the Biverhead and Helensville line of railway, and to examine the country through which it is to pass. In their journey the party took oppor tunities of inspecting Mr John Lamb's biscuit manufactory and Henderson's mill. A deputation waited upon the hon. gentleman, composed of a number of residents of the Titirangi, Waitakerei, and Waikomite dis tricts, who inquired as to what steps had been taken in reference to the proposed exten sion of the line, and to urge upon him the desh'ability of the work being at once pro ceeded with. Mr Richardson explained to the deputation the position in which the matter stood, and recommended that they should submit their views in writing, which would receive careful attention. The deputation thank the hon. gentleman for his courtesy and withdrew. Four drunkards were dealt with in the usual way this morning at the Police Court, which constituted the whole of the proceed ings. The body of Daniel Myles, who was lost in a boat accident at Mangare last week, was found on Monday. It was washed ashore on Nick's Island in the course, it is supposed, of Sunday, and was so much eaten by fish that | it was scarcely recognizable. It was buried by the inhabitants of the island, and no enquiry into the cause of death has been instituted. We observe that Mr Cater, photographer, Queen-street, has taken a very excellent portrait of the new mail steamer Dakota, as she lay in the harbour previous to departure. The meeting on the Education rate last night was of the rowdiest description, and resulted in the discomfiture of its leaders. The meeting was called by its leaders —Messrs Olphert and Staines. After Mr Olphert's introductory speech, the inimitable George moved—"That this meeting strongly con demns the increased taxation on the province caused by the Education rate, and believes lit will materially impede the prosperity of the province, which is already overburdened with taxation." After a long tirade, quite foreign to the question of education, a seconder could not be found. At length, however, Mr. John Mason staggered forward, and after a variety of strange antics and gestures, proclaimed he would second the motion, and said : " Mr. Staines is a popular man, and so am I ; Mr. Staines is a good man, and so am I," when his voice was lost amid the shouts and hisses of the crowd. The other speakers of the evening were Messrs. Shanaghan, Kirby, Cass, Edwards, Cherry, Gregg, and Swan son. Several of the speakers were fortunate enough to obtain a tolerably fair hearing, but the motion of Staines was negatived by a large majority. i

THE REGATTA.

Patron : His Excellency the Governor. Vice-Patrons : His Honor the Superintendent His Worship the Mayor

President : Captain D^ldy.

Vice-Presidents : Thomas Henderson, Esq. | Jas. Cruickshank, Esq. Committee : Capt. Henderson Mr A. Nathan Mr H. Brett Mr T. Niccol Mr H. J. F"is Mr T. Henderson, Erg. M>- J. Stcdpiu Mr J. Wayaiouth, Esq. C pt. D. H. McKeir-le Mr AY. A. R. Ryan Mr I). B. Cruickshank Mr G. Thome, jx- \. Mr G. H. Fletcher Mr M. Niccol .

Treasurer : Mr 0. Stodart Auditors : Messrs D. B. C uickshank and Mr G. H.

Fleicher Umpire: Ci-pt. D. H. McKenzie

Startkr : Capt. Ander on

Hon. Secretary: MrT. Henderson, jun. Flagship: B.rque Glenhuntly, Capt in^exander,

The regatta held annually at Auckland — New Zealand's legitimate capital,—to cele_ brate the anniversary of the colony, is the greatest holiday event of the year. The good people of Auckland—or at least those

of them who have passed through their pi-obation as "new chums"—have all more

or less nautical tastes. A far greater number amongst us could tell the good points of boats entered at the regatta than could even make a tolerably accurate guess regarding the qualities and chances of the mis cellaneous racing stock which repre sents the turf in this province. And we think we may with safety assert that while there are many who do not care a fig

for the result of the various events at our annual race meeting, it would be difficult to find a hundred true Aucklanders who have

not some special interest in one or other of the races that make up our regatta pro gramme. It is not surprising that this should be the case when we consider how many owners there are to the craft that compete in the races, how many have been engaged in building the vessels, and what a still greater number it requires to man them. The Waitemata is peculiarly adapted for boating, yachting, and other aquatic sports. It is true the sea is sometimes too heavy for light gigs and skiffs, but this could not be otherwise on a sheet of water of

sufficient extent to suit large sailing vessels, the contests between which form the chief events of the day. Taking its

advantages with its drawbacks our

harbour affords an admirable field for the exhibition of nautical skill, whether applied to the navigation of clipper-sailing craft, or to the manly art of rowing. The faci lity for witnessing the sport from the many picturesque cliffs and bays around the harbour is another great advantage, rendering it possible for family parties to enjoy all the pleasures of a picnic without missing the interesting contests proceeding in the bay. Name us a scene more picturesque than the Waitemata on regatta day? Its surface dotted with a fleet of smart Auckland built vessels, carrying every stitch they will safely bear, their snow-white canvas stretch ing and cracking with the breeze ; or men tion a more enjoyable way of spending a day of relaxation than sitting in a shady nook, on a fine summer day, with a well-filled basket of eatables and drinkables at one's side, watching the races as they come and go, and we will forever forswear indulgence in gashing eulogium of any scene or event

whatsoever

Apart, however, from the merits of our annual regattas as affording pleasant holiday sport they exercise an important influence which is deserving of recognition and en couragement. Auckland has obtained a high reputation for shipbuilding, and the vessels Avhich have been turned off the stocks in this province are such as we may well be proud of. The annual regatta affords opportunity for testing the comparative merits of the various models, and not only excites a friendly spirit of livalry amongst builders, but gives such indications of the defects and merits of different styles of build as serve

to some extent for a guide in constructing new vessels. Everything calculated to advance our ship-building interests should be fostered as tending to promote that maritime great ness to Avhich Auckland must at no distant day attain. It is, if upon this ground alone, a duty incumbent on all who are in terested in the welfare and advancement of

our province to support our annual aquatic

ournament

The programme this year was framed in a great measure upon those of preceding seasons. There were, however, one or two blanks which, if filled up, would have added greatly to the attractiveness of the day's proceedings. The canoe race, which at one time formed one of the most exciting races of the day, was omitted. This omission was no doubt unavoidable owing to the impossi bility of getting canoes to come up to Auck land and compete for. such small prizes as the committee would have had it in their power to offer. It may, perhaps, be taken as an evidence of the progress made even by the Maoris that canoe races have been pro bably for ever struck out of the programmes of our regattas. Six years ago the natives

came to Auckland in canoes loaded with peaches, oysters, kumeras, and other produce for sale, and then there was little difficulty in getting up a canoe race ; but now the early native boat is seldom seen in our waters, having been almost wholly super", seded for sea journeys by a good class o yachts,'built by European builders, to the order of little companies of natives who club

together the money received from native i trade in order to purchase vessels to convey

their produce to town' of a safer and easier handled class than the frail craft employed

by their forefathers in navigating their way across the great waters to settle upon these islands. Maoris were afforded an opportunity for taking part in the yacht races and in open sailing boats ; they'were not, therefore, notwithstanding the omission of the canoe race, debarred from competing in the regatta. Another race—which created much interest during past years, and which was excluded from this year's programme—was the one for man-o'-war boats. We think the omission of this race was a mistake, as

the presence of two men-o'-war in our harbour would probably have ensured a close contest for the prize. With this exception we think the arrange, ment of the races was good—both as regards their classification and the hours of starting.

We referred a few days ago to an alteration in the course for trading vessels. The com mittee it appears did not see their way clear to carry out the proposal to station a mark-boat in the channel on this side of Tiri

Tiri, and the course was, as in foimer years, round that island. ' Two races—the best of

the day—were in consequence lost to specta tors. We trust this matter will be agitated next year, and that the public will receive more consideration. The course suggested in our Saturday's issue was in every way a good one, very much superior, so far as spectators are concerned, and but Ride inferior for competitors, to the one adopted. The interest in our regatta would be increased tenfold by changing the course of these two races. The courses for the other races were very

judiciously selected

Fine weather is of paramount importance to the success of open-air sports, and many an anxious eye was directed skywards this morning. The clerk of the weather proved most propitious, and it was certain from early morn thtifc fine weather would assist in making the affair a success. The wind, which was Mowing from a southerly direc tion, was cool and refreshing, but rather too light to test the weatherly qualities of the vessels engaged in the sailing races ; but for the pulling matches it could not have been excelled. The holiday making was general throughout the town, nearly every shop being closed, and many business places were gaily decorated with bunting. About nine o'clock a large number of p3ople were mov ing towards the wharf and other good posi tions for observation. There were many native visitors in town, who, taking up their position on the western side of the wharf, dressed in the most approved pattern of shawl, twisted round their loins, drove a good trade in peaches. The wharf was crowded throughout the day, ammo attempt having this year been made to fence off the end T, that position waa chosen by a large number for witnessing the races. The barque Locl.nagar, and the ship Polar Star, were particularly crowded with spectators, and afforded almost as good a stand for witnessing the various events as the flagship itself. The steamers running to the North Shore were crowded at every trip, especially the pretty saloon boat Takapuna, which must have„ cleared a handsome sum by the day's work. Others were preparing for picnics and water excursions. The cutter Two Brothers, having been chartered by Mr Perkins, of the Occidental Hotel, and the Magnet Troupe, cruised about the harbour during the day with large streamers, bear ing the device, "Magnet Troupe" affixed to the sail. Host Perkins undertook the onerous duty of piloting his valu able cargo of acrobatic and vocalistic talent over the briny waters. All ap peared determined to enjoy themselves, and with such favourable surround ings they could scarcely fail to suc ceed. The Waitemata was of course the chief centre of attraction, and it pre sented a very picturesque appearance. An unusual number of fine vessels were lying in the harbour, including H.M. ships Dido and Blanche, the fine steamer Hero, the ships Polar Star, and Harvest Home, and the barques Lochnagar and Ayr. Most of these were decked from stem to stern with flags. The fine barque Glenhuntly had besn kindly placed at the disposal of the Regatta Com mittee, as flagship, by Captain Alexander, and Avas anchored in the stream, nearly opposite the wharf. On board the flag-ship all the arrangements were perfect, and re flected credit upon the committee. The fine Artillery band was on board under the leadership of Bandmaster Impie, and dis coursed many admirable musical selections. The signal guns Avere fired by ,a member of the Artillery Corps, under direction of Staff- Sergt.-Majorßroughton,A.V.A. MrC. Grey, who has acted in a similar capacity with success on many public occasions, was en trusted Avith the catering, and Avell fulfilled the duty. Captain Anderson sustained the onerous duty of starter and Captain D. H. McKenzie that of umpire to the satisfaction of all. Much of the success of the meeting is also due to the efforts of Mr. T. Henderson, jun., the honorary secretary, who has been in defatigable in his exertions both before and on regatta day. At half-past nine o'clock the vessels mustered for the first race, which was

TRADING VESSELS (Brigautines, Schooners, and Ketches), over 25 tons register. Prizes: Ist, Silver Cup valued at £25 ; 2nd, £10 ; 3rd, £5. Course.—From south side of flagship, round TMtiri, passing from west to east outside of Sha* Rock, keeping Tiritiri on the starboard hu,nd, coming in on south side of flagship. Clematis, 68 tons, Bendsll

Clio, 75 tons, Chambers

Saucy Lass, 38 tons, Smith

All three vessels came up. The Clio was the favourite, Saucy Lass holding second place in betting. The Clematis, it was thought, was too broad of beam to stand a chance with the light Avind that prevailed. The vessels lay at anchor well to Avindward off the flagship. At 9.28 the signal gun was fired, and the order on board the vessels was—

Now hoist the anchor, mates, and let the sails Give their broad bosems to the buxom wind Like lass that woos a lover. The Clio went off Avith the lead, Clematis second ; but the Saucy Lass got her sail first set, and overhauled the Clematis before that vessel or the Clio were fairly under-way. The schooners then proceeded down the harbour—Clio leading, with Saucy Lass to the windward, and second; and Clematis about a hundred yards astern. The Avind freshened considerably after the start, and the vessels went doAvn the harbour with a fine all-sail breeze. The Saucy Lass steadily improved her position, and when the vessels changed course to Aveather the North Head the Saucy Lass was leading slightly. The Clematis, which was by this time considerably astern,

now set her square-sail. The Saucy Lass also had her square-sail set. The vessels rounded the North Head as follows :— Saucy Lass 9h. 48m. Clio »h- 49m. Clematis »»• 51m. Tbe vessels are' not expected to return before half-past six or seven o'clock to-night.

TRADING CUTTERS, 25 tons register and upwards Prizes': Ist, Silver Cup valued at £20 : 2nd, £8 ; 3rd, £4. Course : Same as first race. Sovereign of the Seas, 30 tons, Martin Mercury, 30 tons, Diaz Fanny, 39 tons, Ricketts Mary Eliza, 30 tons, Jones M The cutter Warratah. 25 tons, paid posP entry for this race, and took fifth position, the cutters lying in a line between the flag ship and the wharf in the order in which they are recorded above. The first in position was the Mercury, followed by the Sovereign of the Seas, Mary Eliza, Warratah. The- Fanny being last up obtained a flying start. At five minutes past ten the signal gun's sharp report went rolling into twenty echoes, and the cutters spread their sails to a shifting southerly breeze. The Sovereign showed the greatest activity en board, and had her canvas spread first; the Mercury followed and set water sail-and double flying jib in addition. The Mary Eliza was first to get her topsail aloft, speedily followed by the others, the Sovereign aLo setting water-sail. The Sovereign and Fanny were leading on passing the memof-war, the remaining three vessels'being in aline a short distance astern. The Fanny soon, however, lost her position, owing to her topsail fouling while being sent °up aloft, and she did not succeed in getting it spread until seven minutes after the start° She also had her dingy towing astern, which would not accelerate her speed. She and the Warratah appeared also to keep too much to windward. Off Kohimarama the Warratah crossed the bows of the Sovereign and took up fourth position. An equal dis tance separated all the cutters shortly after as they stood over for the North Head. The North Head was rounded in the following order :—

Sovereign of the Seas... 10b. 27m. Os. Mercury 10h. 27m. 50s. Mary Eliza 10h. 29m. 4s. Warratah loh. oOm. oOs. Fanny loh. 33m- 58s- The cutter Fanny returned to the Flagship at about a quarter-past two having given up the race. Owing to the length of the course it is not likely that any of the vessels will return before seven o'clock to-night.

TRADING VESSELS (any r."g), under 25 tons register. Prizes : Ist, Silver Cup valued at £18 ; 2nd, £~ ; 3rd, £3. , _ . . . Course —From south side of flagship, round a buoy off Drunken Bay, thence round flagDoat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of flagship. Undine, 22 tons, Miller

Avon, 19 tons, Anderson Dolly Varden, 20 tons, Eagleton Victoria, 21 tons, Soares Trade Wind, 19 tons, Maccabe

At half-past ten o'clock all the vessels entered stationed themselves between the Flagstaff and the wharf, in the order indicated above. Undine holding the inside and leeward berth. A finer looking little fleet of small craft could not be found in any port in the Southern colonies, and they reflected credit upon the Auckland builders. There were not so many entries as we should have liked to see, and as the port might have supplied. The vessels got away tolerably well together, the Avon having a very slight lead, with the Undine and Dolly Varden on either quarter. The Victoria lost about 50 yards in the start, and the Trade Wind 100 yards. All sail, including ring-tails, was set, and although the wind fell lighter at this time there was sufficient to fill the sheets. The run down the harbour formed a very pretty sight. For a considerable distance the Undine, Avon, and Dolly Varden maintained a beautiful line, closely pressed by the Victoria. The Trade Wind drew up a little, but was still astern. The Avon steadily gained on the Undine, and crossed her bows before the vessels had gone half-way down the harbour, taking leeward berth. The Dolly Varden kept. close to wind, aud then crossed the the stem of the Undine, but was unable to take second place. When the vessels were lost to sight, inside Brown's Island, the Avon had a good lead. The Undine, Dolly Varden, and Victoria formed a good cluster, but the Trade Wind was still behind, having been unable to make up the distance lost at the start. On the return the Undine led by over a mile, and passed the flagship at 2h. 58m. 30s. before the Trade Wind, which was second, had rounded the boat off Stokes' Point. The race terminated :—

Undine .. ... ... ... 1 Trade Wind 2 Victoria ... ... ... 3

SAILING BOATS or YACHTS, of any class, 7 tons and upwards. Prizes : Ist, Silver Cup valued at £20 ; 2nd, £8 ; 3rd, £4. Course —From south side of flagship, round the buoy off Drunken Bay, thence round flasboat off Stokes' Point, thence round red and white che quered buoy in Ran^itoto Channel, thence round flagboat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of flagship. Sabriua, 8 tons, Stodart Fleetwing, 10 tons, Oxley Gipsy Queen, 7i tons, Barber Energy, 10 tons, Waymouth Spray, 14 tons, Henderson Venture, 10 tons, Graydon Chance, 8 tons, Nicholson The Sabrina lay slightly ahead of the other yachts at starting, and was first to get under Aveigh. The Fleetwing sent her topsail aloft first, and the Gipsy Queen second. The Sabrina's topsail fouled, and was not set until six minutes after the start was effected. The Energy also experienced a difficulty in set ting her topsail. The Fleetwing carried a water-sail. Notwithstanding the difficulties experienced by the Sabrina she kept the lead. The little Chance shot ahead of the other yachts and obtained second place. For a short time the whole of the vessels ran down the harbour under a fair wind and fa vourable tide, and kept so close to- \ Sether that it was difficult from tK' V flagship to denote their respective )i&A sitions. On passing the Sandspit light house the Sabrina appeared to be still taking the lead, followed by the Energy, with Gipsy Queen third, Venture next, Fleetwing and Spray following, and Chance last. The Spray's topmast appeared in difficulties, and bent like a Avhip before the breeze. Great interest was taken in this race, and the • performances of the yachts keenly watched- On their way up the Fleetwing was placed Jtors de combat while rounding the buoy in Rangitoto'chaunell by carrying aAvay her mast. She was leading at the time when the acci dent occurred. The Energy was leading QA passing the flagship for the first time by a good distance ahead; the Gipsy Queen second; Venture, third ; Sabrina, fourth ; Spray, sixth, and Chance last. The Energy before rounding the North Head, on her way to the Rangitoto Channel, carried aAvay her top-mast.

The schooner yacht Geraldine, on hearing of the accident to the Fleetwing, proceeded down to Rangitoto Chaimel for the purpos| of towing her up. The race was finished as follows :— ;,

Energy, 3h. 57m. ... ... 1 Gipsy Queen, 4h. ... ... 2 Sabrina, 4h. lm 3

m$ EVENING W ATI, WEDNESDAY, JTANTtAUY 29, 1873



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