SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIQH WATBR—ThI* aftsrnoon, to-morrow "S™N "wsr-Thfa evening, 633 SUN RISE-To morcovf morning, 5 49 MOON'S AGE—First quarter 3rd March, 226 pm

ARRIVALS.

DEPARTURES.

Pretty Jute, s.s., tor Gisborne and Napier Haweii, s.s., for the South

I'ROJEOTED DEPARTURES. For the South—Ladybird, Saturday ; Taupo, Tuesday

next JFor NewcvUe—Quesn of the Sea, ba-que, an once For London- Cirnatic, ship, Glenlora, barque, early For Lev;ilia—Llewellyn, as, Tuesday, 6 pm For Samoa—Martha, lnrque, early J?or Sjdney-Syren, brig, early For luiipiwa—Hinermoa, schooner, eatly

VESSELS EXPECTED

City of MVbourno, ss, from San Francisco, 2»tn mst G-ana.la PAISS, irom Kandavu (EuglishMc.il), 27th

inst Blimcho schooner, from Earotongs Br'dick On.sUe. ship, from l,ondon ; sailed 14th De Edinburgh C-i tie, ship (VGMQ), from Lonclon, sailed

November 15. William Ackers, barque, from Newcastle, early Ancie Lewis, barque, fr m Dunedin, early Ethel, brkantlne, from Melbourne, early Vision, br'g. from Samoa, early Eyno, briyiuit-ne. from Islands, early Si. W. Tucker, schooner, from Melbourne Loch Lee. schooner, from the Islands, early Dauntless, schooner, from Fiji IceUtia, pctiooner, from the Islands Kdith, schnoa«r, from the Islands Peerlcsi, schooner, from Pew Caledonia, early Canterbury, schooner, from New Caledonia Magic, f:uiter,from Penrhya Island Ocean Wnve, schooner, from Fiji, early Kate McGregor, schooner, from Lyttelton, sailed 24th 'i'.ansit sch-jonor, from Dunedin k)ilfu33and, slip, from London Alme, barque, from Glasgow

IMPORTS.

Per Helena from the Islands—so tons copra, 5 tons cocoauut oil—Or. W, Owen, agent.

The Ltolitia left Tonga for Fiji about the beginning of the month,

The Helena reports passing the ship City of Auclrlaud at anchor in Kangitoto Channel. HViS ffymph was at Tonga last from Levnka when tie Helena itf t

The Loch Lee left Vavau on the 21st January for Samoa, and had not arrived when the Helena left on the 28*.

The bitque Marathon started on her voyage to New York this morning. The strong southerly breeze would prevent her getting very far at present. The s.s. Llewellyn sails for Lsvuka at 6 o'clock this svening Tho new steamer Argyle left on her first trip to Wsngarei last evening at 6 o'clock. She was patron ised by n large number of passengers, and also took a considerable quantity of cargo. The brigantiae Helena, with a cargo of copra and oil, arrived from Tongatabu this morning, after a trip of three months among the Friendly and Samoan groups. The Helena left Auckland on the 26th November, and arrived at Tongatabu on the sth December. Left again on the 6th, and reached Haapai on the 7th. Sailed again on the 14th, and arrived at Vavau on tha sime night. Left again on the 2i)th and touched at Apia on the 27th Traded about the Group for a month, and left on the return trip on the 28th. Arrived back at Vavm on the4th inst, and touched at the samo places as bofose. Left Tongatabu for Auckland on the 19th with fair weather for the first five days. On Friday last experienced a hurricane, which lasted 3G hours, dnring which time the ship was hove to. Made Cape Brett on Simday last, and hsd light weather and calms down the coast, arriving at 8 o'clock this morn infr. We must apologise for the premature announcement of several arrivals in ouc issue of yesterday Through an error in the manipulation of the type they appeared as they d d instead of under the heading " Expected." jgTha sohooner Ebenezer cleared for RuSiell to-day with a cargo of timber. gf»The cutter Kawn brings 40 tons coals from Russell. The s.s Go-ahead arrived this morning at One hunga from Waitara and Raglan. The s R Southern Cross arrived from Napier via the Bay of Islai'.du at one o'clock to-day. She left Napier on Friday at 4 p m, and arrived at the Bay at 4 p m on Sunday. Landed 500 sheep and 1 bull for Mr Busby, and took in 100 tons of coal. Left last night and arrived os above Passengers—Messrs Ro3s, Eozsr, An sell, Mcßardy, Mr p.nd Mrs Jones, and five ia the st erage Hiippel per Prejty Jane: 0 camp ovens. 1 bundle buckets, 1 bundle spades, 1 plate iron, 2 cases. 32 sheets iron, 4 bundles iron, 4 boilers, 4 keg 3 naili, 3 lances, 2 jokes 1 package chain, 2 kegs nails, 150 feet spoutiog, 4 5 packages ironmongery. Hawea, 462 tODS, Wheeler, for Southern ports.

Tho s.s. Hiwea sailed for the South to-day with the following passengers : —Messrs W. G. Gray, H. Chap man, T. Prosser, H. Fitzsimmons, H. Price, B. Drqu hart, T. W. Pearse, Mrs Baaley. Mi3S Willh. Miss Crocker, Miss Carr, Hiss Humphries, Mrs Neville, Mean's Giffard. Broadbont, Isaacs, Wheeler, Mendel son, .X a orpp, Varky, Early, Mills, Thompson, Barley, and 24 in tho steerage.—Henderson and Macfarlane, agents. ..., : ;

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND

Mails will Close as follows:— For Thames this day at 4 p m anil to-morrow at 5 30 p m For Napier and Southern provinces, "per Granada, four hours after arrival from Kandavu For Russell, per 3bsnezer, thia day at i pm For LevulM (Fiji), per Llewellyn, this day, at 430 p m For Waiivera, afahurangi. Matakana, Te Arai, etc, per Anme Milb.<nk, on Thursday next, at 10 am For Napior and Gisborne, per Southern Cross on Thursday next at 3 p m For Bussoll, per Fawn, on Thursday next at 11 a m For Taranaki, Southern provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Ladybird, on Saturday text at 1 20 a m N.B.—Post-offices have been established at Aroru, Mongonut flhiricfc, and Katikatl, Eay of Plenty. (Signed) S. B. BI3S, Chief Postmaster.

~—W-BBTUfItfr —?VIZAKU KJlh ANU JHB2IO JTTIjb '.—tt«V cured more wonderful cases of Rheumatism, QovX Neuralgia, Aches, Pains, Swellings, Caked Breasts, Scalds, and Salt-Rheum, upon the human frame, than all the pretended remedies have since the world began. These Great American Medicines arb com posed of vegetable oils healing gams, roots and herbs; end act lite a charm upon pain and inflam mation Price: Half-a-crown. Sole Agents: Kemp- Ef, Pi me? a« A Household Specific.—As a household specific for indigestion, billiousness, aattsea, consti pation, sick-headache, urinary complaints, and the many ailments which affect the secretive and dis charging organs, as an agreeable appetizer, a pro moter of sleop, a useful resuscitant, and a genial stomachic and carminative, no alcoholic cordial has ever yet been discovered which can compare ia efficacy with Udolpiio Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps. No family should bo without it.

DEATH.

LEVVT3—On the 23th February, Frederick Charles, fourth son of H. Lewis, Symonds-streot, of effiusion of the brain ; aged 17 months

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1876

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

It has become widely known that the busi ness firm under which this journal has for years been conducted has undergone a mate rial change. Mr Keed the retiring partner, who, since the end of last year, has been en gaged in starting a new evening paper at Dune din,has now purchased the Dunedin Guardian aaASouthern Mercury, two of the mostinfluen tial journals in the colony, and will devote himself to the conduct of those papers. Last evening a very pleasant farewell gathering took place, at which mutual congratulations were indulged in, and the good feeling which h?s existed among the varioua departments of the Star and the firm found full expres sion. We have hitherto always made a point of taking our readers who are the great necessary condition to the ex istence of the Stab, into our confidence, and the present occasion perhaps requires a word of assurance to them that the change in the firm will not involve any change in the inde pendent policy of the paper, nor in the un ceasing efforts to get the earliest and most reliable news by every available means. The position past and prospective was stated by the chairman last night in proposing the health of the guest, and one or two brief quotations from these remarks may serve as a substitute for any lengthy leading article upon a subject which is naturally one which we feel some delicacy in alluding to in these columns. In bearing very warm testimony to the position which Mr Keed had filled towards the press and public, and alluding to the fact that in common with all newspaper writers, he had necessarily made bitter enemies, the proposer of the toast said : —

"There are a few people in Auckland whose opinions of Mr Reed would be very greatly modified by a peep into our green room, where they would learn to esteem our guest as we esteem him—not merely as the severe corrector of public abuses ; the avenger of wrongs that need, resistance ; and the un flinching upholder of the cause that lacks assistance ; —but as the libßral-minded, kind hearted employer and genial friend. Any feelings in opposition to this which may hare been entertained have arisen through not knowing him as we know him, but I am convinced that the mis conceptions have been with the few, and the genuine appreciation with the many. The fact that Mr Reed's name has become familiar as household words through out Auckland as a tower of strength for the wronged and oppressed ; that his editorial sanctum ha 3 been, as we know it, the first resort and last refuge of those who are poor in purse and broken in spirit, attests this; and I am sure he will carry with him not alone our good wishes, of which he is assured to-night, but the good feeling of the vast majority of the citizens of Auckland." .Referring to the influence of Mr Reed' 3 de parture upon the Ptar, the speaker con tinued : -" The people of Dunedin have se cured Mr Eeed, and he will do them good. But they have left us Mr Brett, who has been associated with the growth and develop ment of the Star from its earliest days, and has entered with zeal into all that it has done. The spirit and traditions of the Star will not depart from it. The people would not permit it. Were the policy of the Star other than the cause o£ the people—the many and not the few — it would not hold its position a single month. We are, therefore, gathered here to-night animated less by a spirit of regret than of hope and encouragement. We feel convinced that Mr Eeed will succeed in his new undertaking, and that it will be good for himself, for Otago, and for the whole colony. And I also believe he goes away assured that the good seed he, with Mr Brett, has been carefully watering and caring for until it has grown into a sturdy tree, will go on increasing and prospering, and that it will remain sound to the core till the last,"

We shall make no comment upon these predictions, but leave the future and the public to determine how far they are realised. -

There ia some very contemptible person in the city, who delights in villifying Auck land in his capacity as a correspondent of Hawkes Bay and Poverty Bay papers. We believe we could indicate this " dirty bird '> in connection with a Government department, where he has gained a footing through toady ing to the present Ministry, and, who in defiance of the rules of the Civil Service, continues as a correspondent for the press, taking however, the precaution to get his letters copied. To shew the utter disregard for truth exhibited by this mendacious Bcribe, we need only quote the following paragraph in his last letter to the Poverty Bay Herald, referring to the enthusiastic reception accorded Sir George Grey: "The Greyites are greatly annoyed at the magnifi cent reception given to Sir Julius Vogel at Wellington. Their organs affect to believe that the demonstration was got up by his colleague*. Although the people here were alarmed by the firebells, when Sir George Grey retttrned from Wellington, there was not a great muster to receive him, and the contrast between the two receptions, has sadly riled the Provincialists here."_ The ingenuity with which the author of this des picable effusion, endeavours to m&ke the ringing of the firebells lend colour to his statement, stamps him as an adept in the art which has won for him any little public notoriety which he has secured. The in tention to ring the firebells as an intimation of his Honor's approach to the city, after the refusal of the Government to permit the firing of cannon, was announced, in all the journals, and was well known to everyone. No doubt the triumphal proces sion of private carriages and horsemen that accompanied his Honor from Onehunga, and the enthusiastic reception at Newmarket, were likewise startled into existence by the

game■ rire-Deiia'! ~~vyfe^afe quWwiEhin tne l mark in stating that fully eeven thoasand persons took part in the Sir George Grey re- ] ception, and in doing so they had nothing to hope or fear at his hands; in this respect, at at least, the Auckland reception con trasts' very favourably with the late gathering of civil servants at Wellington. Such insidious calumnies as that quoted from the Herald excite regret that the good old custom of duckiDg in the horae-pond has gone out of vogue. If our Gisborne contemporary desires to receive Auckland intelligence, and not syste matic and deliberate misrepresentations, it; will have to change its correspondent. Throughout the whole of the agi tation in Auckland in support of Sir George Grey's noble action in the Assembly, the papers represented here by the person we allude to, persistently maintained that the outcry was raised by a few " Provincialists " who went from one part of the city and suburbs to another holding monster meet ings. The result of the elections for a time silenced even him, but his spirits seem to have revived under the exciting influence of the Vogelian demonstration.

The class firing of the Hobson Company commenced this morning at 5 "30 at the Mount Eden Butts under the supervision of Lieut. Clifton, when the following members passed the first stage :—Sergeant Little; Vols. Gooseman, Cassin, O'Conner, McCarthy and Watson, also Vols- Gatland, Engineer Com pany,

We understand that a considerable number of ratepayers are under the impression that the election of auditors, which takes place to-morrow, rests with the members of the City Council. This is not the case, as the choice of auditors is jasb as much a matter tor the decision of the ratepayers as the election of a Councillor, and they should take as much interest in the one and the other. We therefore urge upon all those entitled to vote, to exercise their privilege. From all we can gather, we believe the whole of the candidates are competent men, and it is therefore purely a matter of personal preference as to which two of the number shall be elected.

A curious sight is to be seen in Paris at the present moment, namely—English work men busily transforming one of the largest blocks of buildings.

A weekly paper of Lyons has been sum moned before the Courts for publishing the statement that the Pope was a Freemason in Mb youth. The allegation is pronounced false.

The friends of Sheridan-street Church will hold their anniversary soiree this evening in the Sheridan-street chapel. Tea will be on the table at half-past six o'clock, and after tea Rev. W. Tinsley, W. Harris, P. H. Corn ford, and other ministers and gentlemen will address the meeting.

The subscribers to the Rev. David Jones' memorial window about to be placed in St. Matthew's Church are requested to meet in the school-room this evening at half-past seven o'clock, as business of importance will be brought forward.

In the case of Berry v. Clarkson, heard by Judge Fenton yesterday in the District Court, his honor gave judgment for plaintiff £1210s ; md costs, and in the case of Messrs Isaacs y. Underhill, after hearing the evidence, his honor reserved judgment until next court day. [v,: His Worship the! Mayor yesterday *in announcing an addition to City rates of £180 a year through the increased valuation of the Gas Company's plant referred in culogestic terms to the exertions of the Town Clerk in the direction of increasing the City revenue from all the existing Bources. He s*id the Town Clerk deserved the special thanks of the Council for his management of the City finances. We believe the commendation is well-merited as many a burgess who hitherto escsped scot-free knows lo his sorrow.

A letter from Yokohama in the Borsonzeit ung says that the Japanese make no secret of their strong desire for a war between England and China. Japan is just now busily inter fering in the internal affairs of Corea, with the object of forcing the country to open some of its harbors to foreigners, and she fears that unless the attention of China is diverted elsewhere, China may hinder her from executing her design.

Public expectation was roused this morning at half-past nine when the signal " a steamer outside Tiri" was made out upon the flagstaff. " Here comes the mail steamer" was the uni versal exclamation, and merchants and others began to clear up to make room tor the budget of news expected. Time went on and no explanatory flags went up till many and various guesses were hazarded as to what the steamer would prove to be. Shortly before 12 o'clock the number went up, and on referring to its meaning, it was found to be the Star of the South from Levuka. Upon this, fresh speculations arose as to what was bringing the Star of the South here at this time. It turned out that the steamer was really the Southern. Cross which had gone from Napier to the Bay of Islands Her appearance from the North had evidently puzzled the signalman.

We have been requested by the Rev. R. S. Hassard to state "that the meeting at St. Matthew's School this evening, will com mence at eight o'clock, aad not at half-past seven as previously stated.

To the Editor: Sir, —I notice the City Council contemplates making coneessionß to a few in Custom-house, Commerce, and Port streets, permitting a breach of the Building Act. Having built extensive premises in Fort-street at an extra outlay, to comply with the requirements of the Act, I consider it very unfair to myself and others who have done the same to grant such favors. It is well known the fearful losses suffered in the city by fire, caused principally by the in ferior class of buildings erected in its most massive portions. Yet, apart from this, what is the use of making a law one day to break it the next ; if the Buildiug Act is to be tampered with, why not do away with it altogether. It would only be an act of jus tice to place all on odb footing, and not make fish of one and flesh of another.—Yours, etc., G. S. Gkaham.

One horrible fact connected with the late murder at Tairua, the circumstances of which were related in last night's Stab, was omitted. It was mentioned that a native woman ac companied the men in the boat. She be longed to the Ngatimaru tribe, and was the most urgent of all in pressing on the murder. After the poor fellow was struck down, this female fiend offered to drink the murdered man's blood, which pushed warm from the newly-made wound. Her companions, how ever, restrained her.

We observe that another have years have enabled the National Bank of New Zealand to declare an interim dividend at the rate of six per cent per annum, for the six months ending 30th September last. It is very satis factory to mark this evidence of prosperity in a local institution, while the business of other local banks continues steadily on the increase. This dividend was advised to the colony by telegram some time ago, but the message was sent through Russia, and suf fured so in transmission, that when delivered it was practically unintelligible, and could not therefore be acted upon. It will be seen by an advertisement elsewhere that the trans fer books have been closed until 6th Mcrch, on which date the dividend will be payable.

There are now about four hundred natives assembled ab the Piako to meet Mr James Mackay and discuss the question of the set tlement of all the land purchasers in tbat district. The natives,'it ia said, are forming a league with the object of refusing to sell to the Government unless they are per mitted to deal also with private individuals. The chief, Adam Clark, from Kaipara, has arrived in town for the purpose of seeing Sir George Grey relative to the same subject and the operation of the Native Lands Act.

gjgjTo |the Editor,: Sir, —I beg to enclose the sum of 10s towards Mr Bailey's expenses re Port, and trust that others will shew by similar donations that they approve of Mr Bailey's efforts to put down one of the greatest evils of the day. I will double the donation if Mr Bailey doubles the castigation on the next offender. -G. W. Binnby.

CABLEGRAMS.

[P£R THE 'OTAGO.'.I

LONDON.

February 7

Cardinal Manning has publicly disavowed that there is any scheme proceeding from the Vatican for a union between the extreme Ritualistic party of the Church of England and the Papacy. Mr Layard, of Fiji, has been gazetted British Consul for ISew Caledonia.

The Government introduced the Merchant Shipping Bill into the House of Commons, where it was read a firat time. It defines the responsibility of shipowners, seamen are to have a civil remedy, Government surveys of ships proceeding to sea will be continued, deck cargoes are to pay tonnage dues up to the load line ; there ia also a clause to make the temporary Act permament. Mr flimsoll partly dissented from the bill, but regarded it as a good framework for a more complete measure.

Latest Cablegrams

NEW SOUTH WALES WINNERS OF THE INTER-COLONIAL MATCH,

BUSHRANGER SHOT.

SYDNEY.

February 28 bh. Our colony won the cricket match by 195 runs.

A store-keeper named McCimoothy was stuck up near Binalong. A sub-contractor shot one of the bushrongera, wounding and capturing him. Arrived : Tuecarori, American war vessel. She leaves for Auckland in about a week.

TELEGRAPHIC

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own CorresDondent) This day. The West Coast tribute crushed 40 tons for 49 ozß. 8 dwts. 12 grs. netted. The Middle Star tribute trial of 30 cwt. loz I7dwts 12grs. The sale of freeho^ property today of 40 acres in the vicinity of Drury was sold under mortgage at 15s per acre. The Queen's hotel was bought in at £390. Casein's freehold on the Beach Road was offered, but met with no buyer. f } o !

WHANGAREI

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The First Trip of the Argyle.

The Argyle arrived at nine o'clock an hour and a half before high water. She came up the river without obstacle. She made the trip to the Heads quicker than the lona's average. Settlers are flocking down to see her and express great admiration. She leaves to-morrow morning for Mangapai and Auckland. She tests the new coal from Meldrum's Kanois. She averaged eight knots on the trip.

DUNEDIN

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

G. H. Campbell, who was apprehended on a charge of forgery, was to-day brought up at the City Court, and discharged, there being no evidence given.

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent.) Yesterday. The Te Puke Survey Dispute. A native meeting commenced to day, Messrs Mitchell, Davis, Warbrick, Hamlin, and Mair representing the Government. The Ngatiwhakane objecting to the presence or interference of any other tribe, the meeting was adjourned until 2 "p.m. The Ngatiwhakane is resolute and determined.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day Cruise of the Dunedin Whaler.

The whaling barque i^plendid, owned here, returned this afternoon off a nine months' whaling cruise. She has been very unsuc cessful. She has only 14 tons of sperm oil. She cruised during the winter months amongst the Pacific Islands and since Decem ber off the S.W. Coast. The crow are in mutiny from alleged ill-treatment. The matter is likely to be investigated in the Police Court. The barque met with heavy weather off Solanders and lost part of her bulwarks and two boats.

The Albion Company's ship Canterbury sails for London early to-morrow morning with a cargo valued at £111,224 which includes 5262 bales of wool.

WANGANUI

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The first two ranges of the fifth match is finished. The positions of Auckland and Thames men are: Armstrong (Thames), second highest, 221 ; Murray, 200 ; Morrow, 201; Fenton, 188 ; Thomas, 199 ; Fagg, 182 ; Hicks, 166 ; Gordon, 170 ; Brown, 164.

The scores in the fifth match, so far as fired, are : Armstrong, 35 ; Brown 30 ; Mor row, 37 ; Hicks, 17 ; Gordon, 29 ; Murray, 34; Fenton, 27 ; Thomas, 39 ; Fagg, 29. Both championships will be decided to morrow afternoon.

RIVERTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Alleged Criminal Assault.

At the Resident Magistrate's Court a half caste named William Fortune, on remand, charged with committing a criminal assault on Catherine McKenzie, Eastern district, was discharged in consequence of the inconclusive ness of evidence.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Fatal Accident. John Oowlig, a seaman belonging to the barque Prospector, fell overboard this morn ing and was drowned. His body has been recovered. The sailing of the ship Canterbury is delayed. It is blowing too hard for the tug to tow her.

THE COLONIAL FIRING.

WANGANTJI. [Per Press Telegram Agency.] Monday night, FIFTH INFANTRY MATCH. The firing of the fifth and last match in the series of contests, for the possession of the Champion Infantry Belt, was commenced after dinner. The 500 and 600 yards ranges only being taken. There were seven shots at each range, the scorea being as follow: — Willcocks, Otago, 43; Blackie, Otago, 43; Crawford, Waiuku, 42 ; Capstick, Otago, 40; Mellsop, Waiuku, 39 ; Mann, Otago, 39; Wilson, Otago, 38; Paynter, Nelson, 37 ; Armstrong, Thames, 35 : Adams, Otago, 35 ; Dunlop, Invercargill, 35; Murray, Thames, 34; Anderson, Otago, 32 ; Gilbert, A.C. 32; Morrow, Auckland, 31 ; W. Armstrong, Wanganui, 29; Frederick, Otago, 29. THE INFANTKY CHAMPIONSHIP. The highest aggregate scorers for the Belt are now as follows :—Willcocks, Otago, 224;

219; Blackie, Otago. 218 ■; Mann, .^Otog 217 Mellsopp, Waiuku, 214 ; Crawford. Waiuku, 212; W. Armstrong, Wanganui, 210; Gilbert, A.C, 208; Adam*, Otago, 208 Capstick, Otago, 208; Pinter, Nelson 204 Anderson, Otago, 203; Dunlop, lover cargill, 203; Morrow, Auckland, 201; Mun yard, Westland, 201 ; G. Armstrong, Wan ganui, 201; Harding, Oamaru, 201 j Murray, Thames, 200 ; Frederick, Otago, 198. Ije 300 yards and 200 yards range for the U i«n Carbine, and the 200 yards range in the Fifth Infantry Match will betaken tms afternoon deciding both championships.

To-day's Firing

Bell Certain of the Belt

The carbine men fired their 500 yards in the fifth match this morning, and are now (noon) going to fire the 300 yards, leaving only the 200 yards, together with the /uu yards for infantry, till the afternoon. STAFF MATCH. Open only to the staff engaged at the Colo nial Meeting. Ranges 200 and 500 yards. Seven shots at each range. Range Prizes ;•— Highest scorer at 200 yards, £2. Highest scorer at 500 yards, £2. Prizes :—lat prize £6 ; 2nd prize, £5 ; 3rd prize £3 ; 4th prize, £2. . r ■ u^a The Artillery and Cavalry have just finished at the 300 yards Carbine, fifth match. Present position for the Belt are : — Bell (Auckland) 200 Bannister, Wellington 187 Sherwood, A.C "7 Kingswell, Invercargill ... 180 Crowther, A.C. ... , ••• J76 Mason, Wellington ... ••• 175 McCredie, Wellington 172 Cummins, Wanganui 171 Stevens, Wellington 169 Fox, Christchurch 169 Burnett, Christchurch 169 Poelnitz,A.C. ... _ 168 Henderson, Rangitiki 167 Bell is considered safe for the Belt. The Staff Match is just finished. Armourer Christie, range prize at 200 yards 19 Constable Grey, range prize at 500 yards 19 Captain Baillie (Picton), 3rd prize ... 36 Major Noake (Wanganui), 4th prize ... 33 Sergt. Riddle, A. C — 33 Weather very hot and fine.

Arrival of the Alhambra.

HOKITIKA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Alhambra has'arrived:from Melbourne having left on February 23rd.

A Perilous Voyage

Sir,—l wish to be pardoned for not making this acknowledgment sooner, not being well. I am one that was drifted out to sea on the sth of January, in the yacht Toiwha Elli. Myself and a young man named Adam left Mahurangi Heads on the 4th, and we tried to make for Auckland. The wind and. Bea were so hard against us that we were obliged to put back for shelter. We started for Auckland again on the sfch, but before we could g,et through Tiritiri passage it began to blow a gale, with a S W. wind, so that we could not make for the North Head at all. We tried to run into Motutapu, but the wind and sea kept us away from the land. Seeing that all our efforts were in vain we ran before the wind, thinking that we might run in at the Thames on the 6th, but night came on us so that we could not tell where we were going. The next day we found ourselves getting very near the north end of the Great Barrier. We we afraid of the rocks. Not knowing where there was any landing place we tried to get by the north side of the Little Barrier, but all our efforts seemed to be in vain, and our prospect of ever getting to Auckland far distant. We had sbme few eggs on board, which were our chief support. We expected every moment that the boat would capsize and go down. Not knowing-how long we might be before we should gat to land, we endeavoured to make the eggs last as long as they would ; we had one egg per day for three days. On the Bth, being still at the north end of the Great Barrier, we had a calm for a short time, when the wind bore more to the west. We started again as we thought for Auck land, but the wind and sea kept us along the Great Barrier until we reached the East Cape. We saw one cutter, but she could not help us. On the 9th, we saw the cutter Mary Ann coming from one of the sawmills on the coast. We signalled to them, and Captain Holt said he saw us long before we saw them. As soon as we signalled them they made towards us, and in a very few minutes the cutter was alongside of us. Captain Holt acted more like a father to us, and his men more than my brothers. It was a sight long to be remembered. A more kind, Christian hearted man I never met with. After taking us on board and well fastening the yacht to the cutter, he set before us everything he could afford. I hope and trust that God will preserve him in the midst of all danger. I don't know how to express my gratitude to him for his kindness towards me. I can only thank him and his men for their kindness.—Yours, &c, John Dickson.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before E. 0. Barstow, Esq., EM.) REASON AWA, Stephen Alexander, Thomas Jones, alias the " Foundling," Frederick Jones, Andrew Williams, William Pendon, and John Crawley, were brought in one by one on charges of drunkenness, and were fined 5s each with costs. OV THE LOWER ORDER. Jane McLean, Ellen McLean, and Anne Sullivan were severely charged with being drunk last night. Ellen, an old woman, was ordered to prison for seven days, and to pay 20a, this being her third offence. [The other women were fined 5s each with costs. THE OLD GARDENER. John Walker was charged under the Vagrant Act of 1866, with having no visible lawful means of support. The prisoner, an old man, said he was in constant work as a gardener for Mr Alan E. Taylor at 15a and found. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the old man was frequently drunk, and last night was found senselessly drunk on Barrack hill. Ha was brought in out of charity. His Worship said he would give the old. man a chance of going back to the garden, and discharged him. ASHORB. Edward Strutt, Peter Bullin, Joseph Wheeler, Abel Benjamin, John Orawley, and Alexander Stephens, were charged with being absent from the British ship Salisbury, on the 28th instant. The prisoner's pleaded not gnilty. Captain Case proved that the men were all articled seamen, and that they left the ship yesterday without his knowledge, and stayed out all night. Seme of the prisoners said that they went on shore to assist the imigrants out of kind ness ; other said they went on shore for a drink, arid was knocked over by the strong beer. Sergeant Martin was ordered to take them in charge by the third mate. Constable McClennan arrested two of the prisoners, who were drunk and fighting in Queen-street. , Constable Graham to.ok Crawley in cus tody at the Barracks at half-past two this morning. He was drunk and very noisy. His Worship sentenced the prisoners to four works imprisonment each, and to pay the costs 12s 2d each.

■ A DEFAULTER. John Griffith, was* charged with a lw fl . r. of the Destitute Persons lleliei!cs£SS * neglecting to pay 10a a week according to a* order issued by the Court for the support i 5 his children. ;lnx? pport of The case was remanded to the Thames AGED AKDKEW. ' Andrew Kirkwood, an old man, was '.' charged with assaulting his wife, Anne K» striking her over the face with a whip'ani? severely cutting her, the assault was com mitted at Parnell on the 26 th inst. Anne Kirkwood, whose face betrayed the ill-usage she had received, deposed that she and Andrew had a few words on that day when, growing angry, he committed the assault with his cart-whip. The old man having pleaded guilty Wag subjected to a fine of 20s and 93 costs 'and to tind two sureties, himself in £40, and t Wft others in £20 each. ° SWEET WILLIAM. William Kelly, a small beardless young man with a dark twinkling eye, described as a master fisherman, was again brought up on the serious charge of bigamy, he having mar ried Emily McGlonne on the 27th January" 1875 ; his former wife, Matilda, to whom he was married on the 25fch August, 1873 be ing still alive. Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy asked for a re mand in order that the witnesses from Taranaki might be present. Remanded accordingly. . PROFANE LANGUAGE. George Payne, a smart looking youth of 17, was charged under the Vagrant Act, sec tion 4, with using obscene language on the 24th inst., in Drake-street. Mr Laishley appeared for defendant, and said that the information was bad, as the nature of the offence, or the words constitut ing the alleged offence, were not stated; he must therefore submit that the case could not go on, and must be dismissed. Mr Sub Inspector Pardy said the informa tion could be amended by filling in the odious '"'\ words. Mr Laishley considered that what wa3 bad could not be made good.

His Worship ruled that the words might be inserted, or to suit defendant, the caae might be adjourned. The case was adjourned until Thursday, the 2nd proximo. AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT. Mary Ann Osborne was charged on summons with a breach oi the by-laws by setting fire to inflamabfcj matter at her house in Upper Queen-street, without having first got leave of the Town Clerk. Mrs O3borne regretted the circumstances, but she considered herself out of the reach of the by-laws of the nature of which she knew very little. She was cooking her husband's dinner. Sergeant Mulville was in Queen-street oa. the 25th and saw smoke issuing from defend ant's passage, a stone wall on one side, and paling of wood on the other; it was near to Mr Staine's furniture warehouse in Queen street. The defendant apologised by saying, that she was cooking a pudding, and removed the camp oven outside for convenience sake. He cautioned her and commented upon the probable consequences, but Bhe subsequently repeated the offence. Fined 10a and 9a costs. John Leonard was charged with a similar offence in Princes-street. Mr Joy appeared for defendant. Mr F. W. Dawson, builder, deposed that he ordered defendant to burn the rubbish on an allotment in Princes-street, by permission of Mr Philips. He never had a written per mit, as Mr Philips was busy when he called at the office. Mr Philips corroborated mostly the state ment of Mr Dawson, and the charge was withdrawn. WASHINGTON AND MAGGIE. George Washington Moore was summoned for violently assaulting his wife Maggie on the 22nd. Mr Joy appeared for complainant, and Mr Rees for defendant.

His Worship hoped that the case would have been settled.

Mr Joy said Mrs Moore was inexolerable, and would not forgive.

Margaret Moore, deposed that she was the wife of George Washington Moore, and went on to describe that her husband had beat her and kicked her. He then dressed up himself, it being Sunday, and went out. She went after him and found him playing cards with two girls ; she naturally felt angry. He then struck her, pulled her hair, and nearly choked her. When she got her breath, she asked him what he meant. He said it was a "Yankee hug," which she did not care for.

To Mr Joy : She did not care for " Yankee hugs," she did, please God, expect to be a mother. She wanted to get rid of her husband ; she was afraid of him.

To Mr Eees: He was in a room where the card playing was going on. Did not See him speak to the girls. Did scratch his face and nose. She did throw the kettle at him because she was exasperated.

Ellen Connolly remembered Tuesday even ing, when defendant came to the Swan Inn with an old man. There was no card play ing, but the cards were on the table. Mrs Moore then came hammering at the door. She opened it and exclaimed, "Give me my husband." She let her in ; she was very violent and insulted her husband and the old man. Moore told her he would shortly be home. Mrs Moore then flew at her husband with both hands, tore his hair, and scratched his face.

George Washington Moore drew a thril ling picture of the miseries of married life; she had hammered him, deprived him of hifl whiskers, thrown stones at him, and pro mised to knock his brains out.

To Mr Joy : He once gave his wife a slap in the face, and had caught her by the arms to prevent her taking his nose off.

His Worship said he considered that this was not a case for the intervention of the Court, and dismissed ifc, the husband paying the costs.

This was all the business,

"MY LIFE BUT NOT MY POCKET.'

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sir,—3oo residents near the bone mill m Freeman's Bay have petitioned the City Council to cause some action to be taken to stop the dangerous and sickening fumes from this mill, and a number ef residents in Parnell, amongst them several medical men, are endeavouring to stop the rendering of fat in that neighbourhood. Vested money interests have taken the alarm ! Auckland is to be ruined ! Surely all this is of the boshy boshy ! We have had. typhoid fever among us, and must we wait until sickness is in every household before we take steps to preserve the health of the city and suburbs. The factory lately in Chapel-street (a crowded neighbourhood) was prevented from rendering fat, and they removed to a more suitable site, and to the benefit of the neighbourhood. Are they ruined? Not at all; rather the reverse. Is it possible we cannot have Borne simple enactments by which, without injuring local manufacturers, the health of the citizens may at least not be considered a secondary matter. Encourage factories by the score, but let us have a little consideration, while we are heaping wealth, for our poorer neighbours, W"OSS families are suffering. As a rule we shall find those reaent any law of restrictions most who can best afford it, and taking gooa care their families reside a pretty couside rable distance from bone mills or soap factories.—Yours, Pro Bono.

Mrs Partington desires .to know why the captain of a vessel can'tWfca memorandum of the weight of hia anchorTtnstead of weign ing it every time he leaves porfo V



TO THE CITY RATEPAYERS. Gentlemen, — 1 I beg to solicit your VOTES for the appointment of GITY AUDITOR at the Election which takes place TO-MORROW (Wednesday), Ist March. RICHARD GARLICK, | FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR J. M. McLACHLAN IS SHEWING IN I DRESSES. CLOTHING. j New Silks New Rilk Dust Coats I ,1 Muslins i) Trousers and Vests J „ Prints . ,i Suits 1 ■» Costumes, &c. „ Shirts ~ Hats, &o. 1 MILLINERY. FURNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths I .. Flowers ~ Matting I » Gossamers „ Carpets I Feathers „ Hearth Rugs , .Bonnets, &c. „ Curtains, &o. 218, QUEEN-STREET, Near Wellesley-street. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND, CAPITAL. £1,000,000 KESERVEFUND £35,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and on Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, or Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Libera" Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losses HENRY E. WILLIAMS, [Manager. | Z OffloeTW, Quefln-street. HE ILLUSTRATED NEW ZEALAND HERALD, established 1868, pub lished monthly for transmission by the English Mail, contains Engravings of a high class, illustrative of Colonial Jfvents, Portraits, Scenery, &c, specially selected for tranmission to home friends. Price Is. Annual Subscription, 7«6d (in advance); posted, 8s 6d. Dunedin :R.T. "R BfS xisb, P/oprietor and Pub lisher.—N.B. : Artists are now engaged in taking sketches of Auckland scenery- Waitemata Harbour, Hot Lake Country, etc.-G. T. Chapiun, Agent for the ProvinGe BARQUE 'PRINCE ALFRED,' FROM LYTTELTON. Consignees are requested to pay freight to the undersigned, and take delivery of cargo as landed. JOHN REID, Agent, Commerce-street. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH SOIREE. TO-MORROW (Tuesday), the Annual Soiree will take place. Tea on the Tables at 6.30. Tickets, Is 6d each. After Tea a Public Meeting will be held, when the Rev P. H. Cornford, R. F Maonicol, W. Harris, W. Tineley, and others, are expected to deliver addresses. Collections rfter each service, in aid of TJrtißt Funds



HpHE J UNCTION ~~DitA-pERT~ X WAREHOUSE FOR * Q.OOD TTALIJE FOR v Drapery, Clothing, Habkrbasheey, Hosikry, Hats and Caps, Furnishing Goods, ETC,, ETC. K^~ Speoial Lines in Clothing, &0., Pueohased at Auction bslow Valtje, and to be Bold Very Cheap. A LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. INSPECTION INVITED. S&~ 5 % Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers on all Goods amounting to twenty shillings and upwards. Orders promptly executed, well selected, and securely packed. E'USH BROOK & BE IDG MAN, [Late R. Hobbs], UNOTIO'N DRAPERY WAREHOUSE Opposite the Armyg3nd Navy Hotel, Upper Queen-street, Auckland. CELLING EAST! Our Prices insure a Rapid Sale, therefore we are not OVERSTOCKED AS OUR NEIGHBOURS ARE! New Goods kow Unpacking: elt Squares from 14/6 each Stair Floor Cloths, 18 x 22 inches wide Brilliant Tap Brus3el Carpets at 3/11, suitable for Hotelkeepers Furniture Cratone Cloths at /111 Wide Tioks at /6J. White Sheeting, 2 yds wide 1/1 per yard „ „ Twilled, 2 yds wide.... 1/6 „ ~ Plain and Twilled, 2i yds wide.. 1/9 „ 2* „ ..1/11 „ Good Watraproof Sheeting, at .•. 3/9 „ 7-4 Colored Table Covers from 3/6 8-4 „ „ 4/11 . Balance of our Stock of Prints we are clearing at /4}, worth /6J; /6J, worth /9. Toilet Quilta for Single Beds, 4/11 Ditto, large size, 7/11 Fringed ditto, from 9/11 to 16/6 Axminßter Door Mats at 2/11 Furniture, Bedding, Carpets White and Drab Stays, 2/11, worth 4/6 Silk Umbrellas, 7/11, good value. HOLLOWAY & GAELIC X, CITY HALL, Queen-street, Auckland. ORWIOH UNION Fl'iE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established a.d. 1797.] The security afforded by this old-established office is unquestionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in settle ments ; its regulations are liberal; its rates of Pre miums are based at the lowest compatible with the safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all retained n the Colony for investment, affording the advantages of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee of a Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be insured by special agreement for 12 months. Every information can be obtained at the Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, on application to JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agen* OUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MAKINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000. The popularity of the South British among In surers is clearly shown by the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: First Year - £34,032 Second Year £69,041 Third Year .£95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement still specially'attended. A. BOARDMAN, Man ager. iHABLEMESSAGES TO EQROPE \j ANGLO-NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAPH AGENCY. Auckland Agent: Alex, Saunders. TRANS-ATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Auckland Agent: Alex. Saunders. House, Land, and Estate Agent, Stock and sharebroker, 1 ALEX. SAUNDERS, 2, Insurance Buildings. OIT V A~U~D ITORSHIP. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen,—T beg to announce that lam a Can didate for Election as one of the pity Auditors Should you do me the honour to again give me your confidence I will do my duty in the same Independent way as hitherto, without fear or favour. J. WAYMOUTH. 33, Exchange Buildings, Feb. 18, 1874. ITY AUDITORSHIP. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gsntlemsn,—l beg to announce that I am again a Candidate for the office of Auditor to the City, and that if you should again honour me with your suf frages, I shall in the future, as in the past, consider myself as representing the Ratepayers generally, and do my duty faithfully, and without fear or favour. GEORGE F BASER. niTY ACTDITOKSHIP. TO THE RATEPABERgToF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gsntlbbiew,—l beg to intimate that lam a Candi date for your suffrages, as one of the Auditors for the ensuing year, and tnißt, if favoured by your support, to prove that your confidence has not been mis placed. T. LEIGH WHITE. "OLECTION OF AUDITORS. TO E RATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen,—On Wednesday, the lat day of March, you have to Elect Two Auditors. I beg to offer myself as a candidate, and will be thankful to as many of you as will record your votes In my favour. If elected I will devote whatever ability or experience I have to an honest discharge of my duties. P. MoTAVISH, Accountant. TOOK HERE TO-MORROW FOB HEMUS AND TRIGG'S Advertisement^