SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„ r „ TI „. ,mci> '"This Afternoon, 7.2S HIGH WATER— \ To . mo rrow Morning. 7.19 SUN SET.—This Evening. 7.16 SUN RISK.—To-morrow Morning, 5.7 MOON'S AGE.-Last Quarter, 23th, 3.23 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

lona s s., Farquhar, from Russen.

DEPARTURES.

WaiAvera, schooner, for Norfolk Island.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For London—Lochfleet, ship. May Queen, ship, For _-^ttelton—Fairlie, schooner, early j? or _.yiu- v - gsBLS EXPECTED. Charybdii, schooner, from the Island", early Aoellcs ship, from London: sailed 16th Oct. Bella Mary, barane. from Hobart Town; sailed Lorraine ship, from London: sailed 1-th Oct. Chile, barque, from London; sa led sth. Nov. Cbaaca, barque, from London; sailed 4th Nov. Georgetta, barque, from NeAV York, early Oeeo'a, brigantine, from Adelaide, early Flirt, brigantine. from the Islands, early Omaha, brigantine, from Chatham Islands, early „ .. . Minnehaha, schooner, from the South, early Lochneet, ship, from Lyttelton, early Leucadia, ship, from London, early Lapwing, brigantine. from NeAV York Coronet, schooner, from Tahiti, early

The schooner Queen has cleared at Hokianga for this port Avith a cargo of tanekaha bark. The brig Prairie is now ready to sail rrom Hokianga for Hobart Town Avith kauri timber. H M.s. Nymphe has arrived from. Sydney at Wellington. She is to await the arrival of the Commodore's ship, Pearl, expected at the end ot n w_ Eu_dei-tand that it is the intention of the new OAvners of the s.s. Lallah Rookhto put very noAverful engines into her, and use her as atow boat at Manukau Heads. Now the trade be tween the Manukau and the South is increasing so fast such an auxiliary will be exceedingly use ful in preventing the detentions of vessels on the bar. Messrs Guthrie at d Larnach s vessels ef themselves will give a tug enough work to cover all expenses. The s.s. Rotomahana is to be laid up on Mon day and Tuesday next, when she will be placed on the gridiron for repair. The barque Mary Ann Annison was at anchor last evening in the Rangitoto Channel. She took her departure for Wangaroa this The missica vessel, Southern Cross, arrived in harbour after sundown last evening, and brought up at her usual anchorage at Rohi marama. , , , , The schoonor Energy has been taken along side the May Queen, into which ship she win transfer her cargo of copra, Sec T _.i__«_i The schooner Waiwera left for Norfolk Island this morning, with a full cargo, and the follow ing passengers: Rev. Jno. Still,. Mr and Mrs Jas. Hamilton, Mrs M. Newby, Miss O'Nedl, Mr Jno. McLiver. - . The s.s. lona arrived from the North this morning, with several passengers. Cargo: 60 bags gum. spkgs. wool, a quantity of sundries, and 2 boats. m , . E The s.s. Hawea will leave Tauranga at six o'clock to-morrow (Sunday) evening, and will arrive alongside Queen-street wharf about -even o'clock the same evening. ___•_

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Matt_ wilt. C-OSK as Under : For Thames, on Monday next, at 3.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. __ . , For Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. , ■ . , For Samoa, per Fogolora, on Monday next, at 11 a.m. _ For Russell and Kawakawa, per Hawea, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Whitiangi. Tauranga and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Waiwera. Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per AnneMilba_k,on Tuesday next, at 10 am. For Napier and Southern provinces, per Rotorua, on Tuesday next, at 2 p.m. _ For Wangarei Heads. Waipu, Wangarei, and Manganai, per Argyle, on Tuesday next, at 4 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per Zealandia im mediately after her arrival from Honolulu. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

GRAINGER—HAMMOND.-On sth January, at AlLSaints' Church, by the Rev. E. N. Bree, Alfred Henry Grainger, of Ponsonby, to Rebecca Anne, oldest daughter of W. F. Hammond, Architect, of Ponsonby and grand daughter of W. H. Hammond, J.P., of Raven Hall, near Scarborough, England.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1878.

lUH'ltm I -Hi" ttiHlH—'■ in--t.nrt| iter _B im_e t-*t_se_r resist!-—, Mr the More la t_e -Stance. A_J ___-»-*-.». um4*.

UPON the accession of Sir George Grey to office great hopes were entertained of some amicable settlement with the Kingite natives. Livinginmemoriesof by gone years; taking little note of the onward progress of the coloay within the confiscated line; the Kingites cannot dissociate in their minds the Sir George Grey of the past from the Sir George Grey of the present. The mana of a great Maori chief never departs, and a large section of the native population is firmly impressed at this iroment with the belief that Sir George Grey is once more the Governor of New Zealand. Setting aside the question of title, their estimate of his powers under the Constitution are not seriously astray. Since their last dealings with the great Pro-consul the supreme power in native affairs has passed from the Governor to his Advisers. The nominal head of the Government is, for all purposes of good or evil to the Maori people, a head.of wood. The Gover nor is no longer the Government, nor any very important element in the controlling power of the. State. Whether under other circumstances the natives beyond the pale of our laws—in the country where the Queen's writ does not run—have fully ap prehended this change is doubtful, but they are quite prepared to do so with Sir George Grey as the representa tive of the new centre of authority. During the sitting of parliament, messages from Mauuhiri direct, and from Tawhiao through Te Wheoro were sent to the Premier requesting an early visit.' In view of the humiliating expedients adopted by the late Sir Donald McLean to obtain access on any terms to the august presence of the Maori Potentate, the kingly

dignity had already unbended a very great way in favour of the old friend but subsequent conqueror of his people. Sir George Grey, however, maintained that dignified reserve Avhich is looked for in a great rangatira. He alloAved the native gathering first an anged for the interview to disperse without hon ouring it by his presence. He made the natives feel that any negotiations must be of their oaa-u seeking; that he would not attend as a suppliant for their favour and re neAved allegiance, Dtit would go only with the object of ameliorating the evils of their self-imposed isolation. The fruit of this reserve is an autograph letter from TaAAdiiao expressing disappointment that the Premier Avent back to Wellington without visiting Waikato, and stating that he Avill wait the Avhole of the present month at Kopua, a small settlement a feAV miles beyond Alex andra, for the expected visit of the friend of his father and kinsmen. Sir George Grey has iioav accepted the invitation, and Avill leave Wellington for Auckland on the 23rd, accompanied by the Native Minister. The meeting Avill take place on the 30th, and Avill be of a private and pre liminary character. . Hitherto, no indica tion has been giveu of the objects which the kingites expect to further by the con ference. Their demands heretofore have been more unique than practicable. To " Give back Waikato, and stop all roads and telegraphs," may be a small price for th 3 friendship of so mighty a potentate as TaAvhiao, but it is beyond the means of the colony. The kingites must ere noAv be fully satisfied that Waikato has passed from them—and for ever. Un less TaAvhiao is prepared to lay aside his tattered habiliments of royalty and attire himself in the more respectable gar ments of a law-abiding subject of Her Majesty, but little Avill be effected at the approaching interview. If he dis plays a readiness to accept the sub stantial blessings of a benificent rule for his present insecure and anomalous position, he may obtain many advantages for himself and people. But it is _ doubtful if even the great influence of Sir George Grey Avill prove sufficient to overcome the sullen obstinacy which bars the way to a complete understanding Avith the _ dis contented tribes beyond the Waikato frontier.

At a committee meeting of the whole Council, held yesterday, at the City Council Offices, avc learn that it Avas resolved to recommend a reduction in the present water rate on various classes of property. Also, that the valve-house be enlarged, to enable th. turncock to reside there, to ensure the full pressure of the Avater supply from both reservoirs at all times ; and immediate steps to be taken to enable the Council to. borrow under the Loan Act, 1876, sufficient to enable water mains to be laid in all parts of the city, and pay off* existing liabilities.

The s. s. lona brought up tAvo boats from Russell this morning. One is Mr Stephen son's noted little 17-feet open sailing boat, the Active, Avhich is to be entered for the Regatta, and the other is a pair-oared skiff", which Aye believe is for sale.

In the names of the successful competitors for scholarship, the name of Edward C. Purdie was misprinted Pardy. To the Editor : Sir,—l beg to inform you that I received from Mr Waddell, baker, of Newton, the sum of £5, for services ren dered at the late fire in Newton, for Avhich services I never expected remuneration from Mr Waddell. I did consider that if my services had been appreciated and made known to the Insurance Company, they might have distributed something among the deserving. But as Mr Waddell has pressed me to take it, I beg to thank him through your paper, and sincerely hope that he may never be again called upon to pay the like in such a case.—Yours, &c, C. Duckenfield. —We have received another letter from " Nevvton," with refer ence to the services rendered by Mr Ducken field and others at the fire. He says :— " The man ran a very dangerous risk of getting his neck broken in trying to stop the flames gaining power over the roof ; he had to use some of his wearing apparel to break the poAver of the wind on the flames. A little does good when used at the proper time, but had he slipped from the precarious position there is no knoAving Avhat the con sequence Avould have been ; and I think cases like these ought to be brought to the notice of the Insurance Companies through your paper. It is bad enough to have the clothes burnt off our backs trying to help our neighbours, but it is more to see one of our class passed by when by rights he deserves it. '

His Excellency Sir George Bowen visited the National Agricultural Show Grounds, Melbourne, for the purpose of formally opening the show. In the course of his tour round the yard he came to the place where the prize animals were exhibited. One particular bull excited his admiration to such an extent that he could not re frain from poking it in the ribs. The bull, instead of being flattered by this mark of attention, resented it, and his fastenings having by some negligence been allowed to come undone, he backed out of his stall and went for his Excellency. A most exciting chase resulted, which filled the minds of the spectators with horror and dismay. The infuriated beast frequently had his horns within an inch or two of the vice-regal back, and nothing but a series of dexterous turnings and wrenchings saved Sir George from an untimely fate. If that bull had had his way he might have changed the political situation in Victoria.

Dr Somerville held an evangelical service last evening in the Choral Hall, and addressed a full audience on the words of King Agrippa to St. Paul, Acts c, 26., v. 28., "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." The address, as usual, was pre ceded by a hymn by the choir, and prayer by Rev Mr Luck. Dr Somerville. dis course was distinguished by thought and illustration in his own manner, and which make his addresses so attractive to thousands. A number ol clergymen and gentlemen were on the platform, and the singing of the Sanky and Moody hymns was especially good, under the direction of Mr "W. F. Somerville. The discourse was concluded with an earnest exhortation to the young as well as the aged on the neces sity and importance of becoming Christians. Acting on Dr Somerville's suggestion sixteen persons stood up out of that assemblage in evidence of their desire to become Christians, and Rev D. Bruce, having pronounced the benediction, these and others stayed and attended the prayer meeting. To-morrow (Sunday) morning at eight o'clock, a praise meet ing will be held in the Theatre Royal, and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon Dr Somerville will preach a sermon in the same place.

It is somewhat singular how the native population retain the title of " Kawana," in connection with Sir George Grey. They, speaking of the majority, appear to be totally unable to understand that the office of Governor is a shifting one, but that " once a always a Governor" is the rule. Yesterday, whilst lamenting the non-arrival of the Hon. the Premier, that gentleman was invariably accorded the title due solely to the representative of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. — [" Taranaki Herald."]

Mr John Jackson, of Karaiigahape-road, writes that he was the first to discover the fire in Newton.

A meeting of the members of the various school committees was held last evening in the Wellesley-street school-room, for the purpose of considering the forthcoming election of a new Board of Education. About 20 gentlemen were present, represent ing 5 school committees. Mr J. H. Burns was elected chairman, and Mr T. Steadman secretary. After a large amount of dis cussion, it was agreed that the meeting should be adjourned until the evening of Wednesday next, in order that the consent of several gentlemen nominated might be obtained, and to give the country schools an opportunity of being represented.

At the Primitive Methodist Church, Alexandra-street, the Rev. D. Duttin Avill resume his pulpit ministrations to-morrmv. In the morning he Avill take for his subject •' Praise," anc. for the evening " Prayer."

"At the meeting of DaA'id Hamilton's creditors yesterday afternoon, the books sheAved a deficiency of £437. The state ment of the bankrupt being very unsatisfac tory, it Avas agreed that the services of a professional gentleman be secured, in order to investigate the case.

Mr Stephen Massett interested the people of NeAvmarket last evening in the district hall, with one of his two-part entertain ments, divided betAveen the serious and the comic. Mr Massett informed his audieuce that he intended to make a tour through the Waikato settlements, and on returning might give another entertainment before finally departing for the South, having been strongly pressed to do so. The Epiphany church annual meeting Avas held last evening, Rev. John Haselden in the chair. The report and balance sheet were submitted and passed. The receipts for the year amounted to £81 14s 7d ; ex penditure, £80 4s lid ; leaving a balance of £1 9s 8d on the credit side. Some dis cussion took place on the subject of pay ing £2 for cleaning the room. Mr Whit lock said there Avere many amongst the congregation who Avere willing to clean it Avithout payment. This idea was, how ever, not accepted. Our reporter was sub sequently informed by tAvo young ladies that they were quite -willing to perform the work tree of charge. The following gentle men were elected to form the church committee for the neAV year:—Messrs Willoughby, Staunton, Cornish, Probet, and Tucker. At the close of the general business, the Rca\ J. Haselden delivered an address to those present, hoping he should have their sympathy and assistance in his ministerial Avork amongst them. The Victoria*! Lodge of Good Templars located in NeAvmarket, is making rapid progress. In the proportionate average of attendance it stands amongst the foremost of the Auckland lodges. At the usual AA-eekly meeting held on Thursday night, three neAV members Avere initiated, and at a Third Degree meeting, held subsequently, presided over by Mr E. B. Houlton, Lodge Deputy, the degree of Charity was conferred on five brothers and one sister. Bro. J. Jenkins has been elected to proceed to Wellington as the Victoria Lodge Repre sentative to the Grand Lodge.

There was another good attendance at the waxworks exhibition, and the collection of figures was much .appreciated by the visitors. The galvanic batteiy caused a large amount of amusement amongst the younger portion of those present. The exhibition was also well attended this afternoon

The formation of a Coursing Club has often been talked of in Auckland sporting circles, and last year the first attempt was made to bring it about, but it failed. Since that the project has not been allowed to slumber. On the contrary, several gentle men have kept it steadily in view. Yester day it was deemed the scheme had suffi ciently ripened to warrant a meeting being called to set the ball rolling. It took place at Mr Percival's office, Durham-street, and was fairly attended, the up-country districts being fairly represented. Mr Kennedy Hill, of Waikato, was voted to the chair. It was resolved that a club be formed, to be called the Auckland Cursing Club, and that the subscription and entrance fee bo £1 each. Twenty gentlemen gave in their names as members, and several others were mentioned as intending members, so that the Club is likely to make a good start. Messrs S. Shorrin, W. F. Buckland, and W. Percival, were appointed a sub-committee to revise the English national rules, and adapt them for the use of the Club. They will also draw up a code of regulations and by-laws, which they will lay before another meeting to be called for next Friday week at noon at the same place. The meeting was very enthusiastic, and we think the inauguration of the Club is likely to be successful. The prizes in connection with Rev. Peter Mason's Newton Grammar School will be presented at the Excelsior Hall on the evening of Friday next.

At the Board of Education meeting yesterday, it was decided that the election of school committees should take place about the last week in February, and the first meetings of the new committee- take place in the first week in March. The application for a teacher's residence at the Shellback and Tararu schools was remitted to the Buildings Committee. A potition was received from Remuera asking for a new school in that district, and the application was referred to the District Committee. In reference to ah application from Onehunga for a subsidy under the Public Librarys' Act, it was agreed that the Chairman should communicate with the Government and ascertain what amount of the vote would be placed at the disposal of the Board. It was agreed that the number of children attending the new City school should be limited to 500. The Board decided to continue the school in High-street, and the expense of asphalting the grounds was authorised. The meeting then adjourned until Friday next. Out of 13 young ladies who competed for certificates of proficiency at the recent Scholarship's Examination, not one was successful.

" Subscriber " writes inquiring whether a bet can be recovered in a Court of law. Certainly not.

A query to the Evangelistic Committee conducting Dr Somerville's meetings, ap pears in our advertising columns. At the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday afternoon the following appointments of teachers were approved : Temporary appointment of Mr G. T.jHorsey, at Aratapu, Miss Burnett and Miss Stead man as junior assistants City East School ; Mr C. W. Greenwood, teacher of the Matakana and Mullet Point half-time schools; Miss Jessie C. Hart, junior assistant| at Mangere, pupil teacher for the Otahuhu School; Mr C. A. Stevens, teacher at Paterangi ; Mr H. R. Reid, teacher at Rangiriri; Mr Melrose, teacher at Tairua ; Mr G. E. Thorn, teacher at Taupiri ; Mr H. Lloyd, teacher at Wade ; Mr J. Campbell, teacher Wairoa North; and Mr D. Buchanan, teacher Wairoa South. Mrs Rookes, sewing mistress at Alexandra ; MrS. T. Mayhew, and Miss Mary Ann McElwain, probationery teachers. The particulars of Sunday services will be found in another page. The evening service at the Theatre Royal at the usual hour.

The following tenders for the erection of school buildings were accepted at the meet ing of the Board of Education yesterday:— Drury, A. Hazard, £234; Panmure, John Caldwell, £597; Pukeatua (Dairy Flat), Thomas Leigh, £139; Wade, F. Vickers, £145 15s.

A fine sample of gold-bearing quartz from the Nonpareil United mine at the Thames was on view to-day at the Bank of New South Wales, where it is under the custody of Mr Ivey, the manager. Among the lot, which altogether weighs 150 ozs., there are some specimens of great richness, which ought to go from 2 to 3 ozs. to the pound. If the mine is turning out stuff like this at all freely the company will soon be coming prominently forward in the field

The Treasurer of the Evangelistic Services Committee has received the following donations, in addition to those already published :—W. C. Daldy ; £2 2s; J. Probert, £1; Mrs Dewar, £1; W. McQuarie, 10s ; a Friend, 10s ; a Friend, £5; Do., 10s; Do., ss;aDo., ss; Do., 3s. Further contributions are earnestly soli cited.

There is no change in the condition of Mr Godwin, who was injured by the accident to a conveyance on the morning of the late lire at Newton.

The woman Dogherty, who was stabbed by her daughters several days ago, is recovering as rapidly as possible, aud it is not improbable that she will be able to attend the Police Court on Wednesday next, when the case is to be heard.

The neAvs received from Tauranga res pecting the Nellie not being favourable, the NeAV Zealand Insurance Company have directed their agent at Tauranga to haA'e her sold on Monday, on account of whom it may concern. About 35 tons of cargo have been saved. The programme of sports arranged for the railway employes' picnic at Pokeno on the 26th inst. appears in our columns to-day, and is of a very attractive and varied character. The prizes consist of trophies of an exceedingly useful nature. The 3 legged race, the wheel-barrow race, and sack race, a.re open to all comers. The train conveying the excursionists to the scene of action is^to leave Britomart at 7.30 a.m., and will return after the sports are over. Appended to the programme is a list of business firms Avho have undertaken not to send any goods or merchandise by the rail- Avay on the day of the fete. We hope the othpr business people of the city AvillfolloAV their example. To thegEditor: Sir,—Some seem to be deeply interested in the election of the neAV Education Board. One of the old members it is believed, has been circularing the local Committees, soliciting their support. If your over-the-way is re-elected, will he not be a " lucky " dog ? and if he is not, Avill he not be a sad dog ?—I am, etc., Nobody.

Mr Andrew, of Carlton Academy, has informed us that in consequence of the care and neatness displayed by Masters John Cromwell and William Aggers in recitation durin" the half-year, and the fact that there is only a difference of four mistakes between them he has determined to sive each a prize.' Master John Cunimings is also entitled to a prize for standing head of the school the greatest number of times. A prize has been aAvarded to a night school boy for regular attendance. A mistake has got abroad relative to the night school. There is no diminution in the hours, or in crease in the fees. See advertisement.

Mr J. Brown & Son have on view at their warehouse, Shortland-street, two magnifi cent pianofortes by Rolling and Spangberg of Liepzic. imported direct. They hsve been pronounced remarkably fine instru ment . New shipments of flutes and other musical instruments have also been opened out, together with the latest English pieces. . A good deal of mystery has been lately created in regard to the open-boat sailing race in the coming Regatta. A rumour has obtained circulation that a boat was secretly brought down from Sydney by the Rotorua on her last trip, which was to " knock fits" into all our local craft. It was whispered about by a knowing few that a great coup was intended by those who were concerned in the importation. It was said that the boat was landed at night, and had since done several midnight trials, and conclu sively shewn her superiority to some of the fastest of our Auckland boats. The closes inquiry failed to elicit trustworthy part ticulars as to the ownership, build, place of keeping, and other circumstances connected with the boat, and the backers of the re doubtable Brothers, and other well-known craft, began to feel -very uneasy. The murder was out yesterday when it became known that the boat about which so much mystery had been started, was a whale boat which had been sent from Sydney to be shipped for Norfolk Island, for the mission people there. Mr Charles Napier McMurdo has been appointed chief agent of the Auckland branch of the Government Life Assurance, in theplaceof Mr George Thorne junior, who lias taken the chief agency of the Canter bury branch. Mr McMurdo is one of the most energetic officers in the department, and his early promotion comes very deservedly. Mr Brailey, gardener of the New North Road, shows some very fine cauliflowers in the market to-day, from Veitch's Autumn seed.

By a printer's error in the advetisement calling attention to the steeplechase to be given by the Amateur Athletic Club the date was given as Wednesday, the 16th February. This should be Wednesday, 6th February. The Evangelistic Committee request that peisons desiring to offer special praise and thanksgiving to God will hand in their requests to the secretaries prior to the meeting. We would remind intending competitors in the forthcoming Tradesmen's Athletic sports to be held on Regatta Day at Ellerslie Gardens that the entries close to night at the Charlemont Hotel, Wakefield street, and will be received by the Secretary up to 9 o'clock. The scale of charges for entrance to the several events will be seen in reference to our advertis ing columns.

IMPORTANT LAND SALE.

Me A. BuckL-ND held a land sale at the Haymarket, Queen-street, to-day, which was well-attended by town and country gentlemen. The great attraction of the sale was the offering of Messrs Yates and Jones' station near Parengarenga, North Cape. This is known as the Mariwhenua estate, and comprises 56,530 acres, having a seaboard of 31 miles. The property was put up with everything in it> including cattle and stock of all descriptions, and all the recent improvements. After a few lower bids, the property was knocked down to Mr Harding of Napier for £11,500. Several other lots were then put up, and were quitted as follow : —SO acres, at Ngaroto, at 25s per acre, Mr E. Harker; 50 acres, parish of Hautapu, 50s per acre, A. Clements; town acre, Cambridge West, £5, Kennedy ; town acre, Cambridge East, £8, William Aitken ; 40 acres, parish of Waiwera, 2s 6d per acre, James Burtt.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

THE POLITICAL DEDLOCK IN

VICTORIA,

MELBOURNE, January 17.

Sir Charles McMahon has resigned his seat for West Melbourne in favour of Mr Francis, whose election is certain. The Governor #3ir G. Bowen) has been presented an address by Hamilton, con taining expressions of indignation at the illegal acts of Ministers. His reply defended his assent to the dismissals. He said he was bound to follow the advice of Ministers on local matters, outside the prerogatives of the Crown or Imperial interests.

The Government intend to carry on the County Courts by appointment of officials without salaries.

DOMESTIC EDUCATION.

(To the Editor of the. Star.) Sir.—lt is an old saying, though none the less true, that the way to an Englishman's heart.is through his stomach, and that, however ill tempered a man may be on his arrival at home, a good dinner, accompanied by the smiles of a loving wife, will speedily drive away his morose ness, but how few of the young ladies in this colony, or indeed in any English settlement, kn o w any thin g of even the rudiments of cooking, or how to set about making an appetizing dish. Would it not be possible, now that there is a Ladies' High School established amongst us, to require that the study of cooking and household economy should form part of the educational course in that establishment. I quite believe that if it were so the young men who marry young, instead of finding their wives expensive luxuries, would indeed find them helpmeets. The lady principal of the High School, from her plump appearance, gives one the idea of a person who apprpciates good living, and no doubt she would be fully capable of imparting the neces sary instruction; if not, the Board of Education might supply an experienced and professed cook for the purpose. What say you ? Yours, &c. Viator.

A CORRECTION.

(To the Editor of the StAr.) Sik,—ln the Stab of Wednesday last, an adver tisement appears signed by T. H. Mabin, con taining statements which are without the slightest foundation in truth as regards myself. I simply contradict the matter at this stage, leaving it for another tribunal to decide whether it is not " unfortunate" that T.< H. M. did not pause before making unfounded statements. By inserting this in self-d-fence you will oblige, yours faithfully, E* H. Jaggur,

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. MR. MONTGOMERY AND HIS CON STITUENTS. Mr W. Montgomery addressed his con stituents at Akaroa on Wednesday night. He reviewed the proceedings of the past session, during which he said that when the Atkinson Ministry was turned out, Sir G. Grey asked him to take ihe Colonial Treasurership, but he declined, as he could not get from >Sir George Grey a positive promise that the compact of 1556 should be respected. It had been said he was to join the Ministry after the end of the session, but there never was a foundation for it. The present Ministry had taken the Land Fund, but that portion which had accrued up to December 31 was to be handed back. Indeed Canterbury had already received £100,000, and the balance wouldbe paid within ninety days. On the other hand, Major Atkinson's proposal was to take part of the Land Fund, and he was pledged to some of his supporters to take the whole Land Fund next ses&ion. There was no hope of getting the Land Fund back, but there was a hope that they would get a land law to fix a uniform price for land throughout the colony. So the people will settle first on good land, and not be fixed on bad land, while money is taken from good land to make roads and bridges to keep them there. He regretted thaUiis bill for alienating 350,000 acres of land in Canterbury for branch railways was not passed in the Upper House, but he intended to bring it forward again. As to the management of native lands, his idea was still that an Act should be passed to survey them in blocks and put them up to auction. The expenses then, and royalty to be deducted, and the balance handed to the natives, who would receive more Khan they do at present. Speaking of finance, he said the actual debt was £19,542,749 ; the interest and sinking fund being £111,800. To meet this is a profit on railways of ovpi- £166,000, leaving over £900,000 to be made up gradually from other sources. He did not believe the land fund would cover this. Sir George Grey estimated the deficit at £286,220, and spoke of retrenchment to meet that. He (Mr Montgomery) would have met it by direct taxation on property—that is, on land, bank, insurance and other shares, and money employed in trade ; but would not tax the first £500 a man made. Instead of having a tax on incomes, it would be far better to tax those who held property, simply to get rise in value. The Representation Act re quired amending, and population ought to be the true basis of representation. He believed pressure would be brought to bear on tlie Government to give every man a vote, and it had been said that any man who opposed this would set one class against another. He did not for a moment believe it. He objected to the Miners' Right qualification, as the franchise should not be conferred on a mere nomadic population. He was distinctly opposed to manhood suffrage. After answering a few questions he resumed his • seat amid loud applause. A vote of thanks for the address was unanimously carried. TAURANGA, this day. Wreck of tlie STsllie. The Staffa, with the agents of the New Zealaud and Union Insurance Companies, returned from the wreck of the schooner Nellie at Motiti at eleven last night. Captain Baker reports the Nellie is lying broadside on the rocks, with her bottom out and masts adrift. She will not hold to gether much longer. About forty tons of cargo, comprising oats, flour, malt,, and bacon, were landed on the island, slightly damaged. Captain Armstrong and the crew are guarding it from the depredation of natives, who de mand ten pounds salvage. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THF RUMOURED BILLET FOR A PATRIOT. The Government deny the report in the " Herald" that Mr Eowe is to be Mining Inspector. They say it is a blunder. NAPIER, this day. IMMIGRANT SCANDAL. Your correspondent had the opportunity of "reading a letter addressed to the editor of the " Telegraph," in which the writer, an immigrant by the Renfrewshire, forwards a diary on the voyage. If the statements contained in the letter are true, 'or only half true, the proceed ings between the single men and women on board the ship were more than disgraceful, and demand investigation. The " Telegraph" did not publish the letter, but the editor forwarded it officially to the Immigration Office. POLITICAL. Captain Russell, owing to illness, did not attend the meeting last right. Mr Sutton spoke. A large number of country settlers came into town to attend the meeting. Mr Sutton spoke well for an hour-and-a-half to the largest meeting ever held in the Napier Theatre Royal. The hall holds 800, and was overcrowded. There was any amount of applause andjeounter cheers. When he pitched into Sir George Grey and Mr Sheehan there was howls on one side and cheers on the other. After being catechised for an hour a resolution. of thanks and confidence was proposed, and met with an'amendment of thanks, but no con fidence proposed by the late Secretary of the Grey Reception Committee. When the amend ment was put it was rejected, the original resolution being carried. DUNEDIN, this day. The weather continues broken, with the prospect of clearing up. THE SOLDENES. The Soldene Troupe last night produced "Trial by Jury "to the.largest house of the season. The performance jwas eminently suc cessful. (PER PRESS AGEXCY.)

Death of a Great Chief.

ALEXANDRA, this day.

Tawha Takerei Te Rau died tins morn ing at Hopu Hopua. The natives are re moving him to Hikurangi, where there is plenty of food, as a great gathering from all parts will come to the funeral. Takerei was the principal Waikato chief, and of peaceable disposition, he was in leceipt of pension from the Government. PORT CHALMERS, this day. Arrived : Arcadia, barque, from Hobar town. The New Zealand Shipping Company's ship Waipa, sailed for London with ten pas sengers and the following cargo :—3249 bales avool, 3469 sacks wheat, 2608 casks tallow, 604 bales rags, 30 tons manganese, 1514 ozs gold, 100 packages sundries. Total, £129,600. The Albion Company's ship Dunedin, for London, with 4 passengers :—5190 bales wool, 2977 bags wheat, 20 casks tallow, and 30 packages sundries. Total, £107,007. CHRISTCELURCH, this day. ADA WARD'S FAREWELL. Ada Ward took a benefit in the Theatre Royal last night to a good house. Atter the performance, she delivered a farewell speech, during which she made an attack on a well-known member of the press. She said she was told before she came here that -she would be merci lessly cut up unless she cringed to or paid this particular reporter. She also re ferred to matters connected with themanage-. ment of the theatre, asserting she had been brought here under false pretences, and concluded by saying she was going to stay down here. It is reported she is about to be married to a gentleman in the Christ church Railway Department. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES- During the quarter ending Dec. 31st, there were fourteen cases of contagious diseases in Christchurch ; Scarlatina, 7 ; typhoid, 5 ; diphtheria, 2. • NEW PLYMOUTH, this day, CATTLE SALE. At Mr Courtney's cattle sale t.w-o-year-oJd steers realised £5 15s; cows at calvinsr, £7 103 to £8 ss; store cows, £3 to £o 53; fat bullocks, £3 103; sheep, Ss 6d. RKV. CHARLES CLARK. The Rev. Charles Clark concluded his lectures last night. The hall was crowded. Ho returns to Wellington overland.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., E.U) M SHADOWS ON THE PAVEMENT. Bridget Lestrange, an elderly woman wi«, I an evil eye and weird countenance, w! 1 charged with drunkenness. ' ' The old woman scowled upon theconsta I ble, darted a severe look at the Clerk of th Court, and roared out, " Guilty, and avW ~ of it?" at Fined 10s and costs. William Featherstone Crowquill Wa _ fined 5s for a similar offence. '*' AN OLD HAND. Richard Sarsfield, alias " wanderin* I Dick/ Avas charged Avith drunkenness and * disorderly conduct last night. Prisoner said he Avas guilty of befog 1 drunk, but he simply asked Mr Rogers for '' some money which was due to him, and so Mr Rogers called the policeman. Sub-Inspector Pardy said that prisoner - was using insulting language to Mr Rogers H in the market, and he called the attention '< of the constable, who took him into c custody. Fined 40s and costs, or seA ren days' impiisonment. ] A "SAVAGE" ASSAULT. Henry SaA'age, a young man, Avas charged 1 Avith committing a savage assault upon hj s father, Timothy Savage, in NeAvton, yestes day, by attacking and stabbing him with all pitchfork. The son pleaded guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the young man .under the influence of drink, rushed at his father Avith the pitchfork, but fortunately the fork only went through the old man's clothes, and caused an abrasure of the skin, but had the fork penetrated, the young man might noAv have been charged Avith murder, instead of a common assault. The accused had been a Good Templar for some time, but had broken his obligation, and had given way Avorse than ever to drink. The father of the young man came trem blingly forward, and appeared in a very I Aveakly state. Sentenced to tAvo months' imprisonment i with hard labour. CHEQUEING THE PAINTERS. n I much admire the painter's glowing scenes, 1 His lights and shades, his browns, and greys, 1 and greens, : :| And AA'hen his work appeareth free from specks, I give him freely, for his gold, my chegueß. •■ 9 Walter Bullivant, a young speculator, Avithfour aliases, appeared in answer to four charges of forging and uttering valueless cheque.? withintentto!defraudthreepaiaters 1 and a bootmaker : (1) a cheque for £3 10s I each, purporting to besigned byJ. Andrews 1 Avith intent to defraud John Ward, on the 10th inst., (2) a cheque for £4, with intent 1 to defraud Charles Blomfield on the 11th inst., (3) cheque for £4 with intent to "de- I fraud Henry Brennan, bootmaker, on, the t 12th inst.," and (4) a cheque for £5, on the 14th inst., with intent to de fraud Charles G. Hill, a painter. Sub-Inspector Pardy briefly stated the I facts. John Ward, painter, of Shortland-street, deposed that he kneAv the prisoner by sight, he called at his shop on the evening of the 10th inst., and said he wanted some goods, I ordered 281bs. white lead, 2lbs. stainers', paint and brushes ; amounting to £1 Is 3d; which were reasonable prices; prisoner said the goods were for Mr Andrews, his I employer, at Papakura. He tendered the cheque produced, marked " a," inpayments on the Bank of New South Wales, for £3 10s payable, to J. Sanders, the name Avhich prisoner endorsed on the cheque; he gave him the balance. On presenting the cheque the next morning, he was answered " no account." Joseph Hanna, clerk at the bank of New South Wales, deposed that .the cheque was presented to him by last witness, but there was no account to such a name of J. An drews in the badk ledger within the last three years. George JefFery, detective officer, arrested the prisioner on the evening of the 14th inst. He said his name was Bennett, he took him to Mr Brenan, Avho at once recog nised prisoner as the man who had the'f boots. Prisoner said he was sorry, bui. drink and trouble were the cause. Detective Grace had made inquiries at Papakura ?without finding anyone of the name of AndreAvs. The next case was introduced. Charles Bloomfieid, decorative painter of Wakefield-street, deposed that prisoner called at his shop on the 11th inst., and purchased some Avail paper, white lead, and a few other little articles, amounting to 19s Bd, for which he tendered a cheque tor £4 (produced), he gave him the dff'erence, and on paying it into his account found there were " no effects." John Hanna, and Detectives Jeffery and Grace repeated their evidence. The next case was that of. attempting to defraud Mr Brennan, bootmaker, of Queen street. .... ■■'"'■ '' Henry Brennan, (bootmaker, of Queen street, deposed that prisoner called [at his shop on Saturday evening last, and pur chased a pair df boots, 20s, and presented a cheque in payment; he gave him the change, and subsequently found the cheque to be valuless; he said Mr AndreAvswas a builder at Hamilton. Constable Murray deposed that no such person lived in or about Hamilton. THE LAST CASE. Charles G. Hill, painter, of Wellesley street depose that prisoner made a purchase at his ;shop on Monday morning of some paper, paint etc. He wasfin a great hurry, as he Avanted to catch the seven o'clock train; the bill came to 30s ; prisoner presented a cheque of £5 on the Bank of New Zealand, which proved to be nil. Adderley Wilcocks, clerk in the Bank of New Zealand, deposed that the cheque was presented and returned "no account." Some further evidence having been' adduced, the prisoner was committed on the four charges to take his trial at the next criminal sittings of the Supreme* Court. ~'.:;... LITTLE ELIZABETH. ' Elizabeth Fenton, a little girl, of eight summers, was charged with being _ neglected child within the meaning of the Act, but the case was held over until Monday. This was all the business.

PAPAKURA RACES.

The following acceptances and entries for the Papakura races were received by Mr Percival last night, at hisofiß.ce in Durham street :— handicap hurdle race—acceptances. Mr Rye's b g Tom Finn, list 71bs Mr Edgar's b g The Don, 10st _lbs Mr Kirkwood's eh g Loafer, list _.b Mr Kirkwood's eh g Tui, lOst PAPAKURA HANDICAP—-ACCEPTANCES. "'. Mr Rye's c g Tom Finn, Bst 31bs Mr Percival's ns Golden Crown, 7st 121bs Mr Edgar's The Don„7.st 51bs f Mr Lendrum's Firetail. 7st 51bs Mr Kirkwood's Tui, 7st MAIDEN PLATE—NOMINATIONS. Mr May's c g Rangi, 5 years Mr Percival's ns g g Shamrock, 6 years Mr Hunt's eh g Staverton, late Cockflghter, 3yrs Mr Edward's br c Baron, 3 years IW-LWAT PLATE—NOMINATIONS. Mr KirUwood'a eh g Tui, 6 years, Mr Percival's ns eh g Golden Crown, aged Mr Lendrum's b g Firetail, aged Mr Edgar's b g The Don, aged ladies' purse—nominations. Mr May's b g Rangi, 5 years Mr Hunt's eh p. Staverton, 3 years Mr Rye's b g Tom Finn. 6 years Mr Percival's ns g g Shamrock. 6 years Mr Lendrum's b g Firetail, aged Mr Edgar's b g The Don, aged

CHILDREN'S SPECIAL SERVICE.

The special service for children was held at the Theatre at noon te-day. There was a crowded attendance, every 'portion of the build ing being filled with adults and children of both sexes. The choir, under Mr W. F. Somerville. sang 'Shall we gather at the River,' after whicn | prayer was offered. Another hymn having • been £sung, Dr Somnoerville commenced nis discourse, selecting his subject from the loth ■ chapter of St. John's gospel. The address was very interesting throughout, and was illustrated with several anecdotes. The language used, throughout was very simple;, and the sinall6s; children could understand, what was said. At the close, prayer was engaged in. and the choir sang, " Hold the Fort," after- which the &&w blage dispersed.

EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19. 1818



Shera Brothers ARE CIhARING-OUT THE BALANCE OF THEIR SHIPMENTS, Previous to arrival of NEW SHIPMENTS, already advised, Per' Lorraine.' 'Chasca,' 'Seatoller,' s.s. 'Stadt Amsterdam.' s.s. 'Kent.' XfIXPIRATION OF T>ARTNERSHIP TERM. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING AT 20 per Cent. REDUCTION I TJUSHBROOK AND TgRIDGMAN. The abovenamed have decided (prior to Stock-taking), in order to facilitate adjustment of accounts, necessitated by the expiration of our term of partnership, to hold a f CLEARING- OUT SALE, g And will allow for a limited P — period, a H 5 DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PER «~ 2 CENT. UPON ALL CASH *» H 'PURCHASES. g o :P £** -i 4S.'IN THE £ OFF THE USUAL PRICES. H P —— O __ Commencing on fi Ph FRIDAY, Hth JANUARY. —— H. E-5 The Stock is Unusually Heavy, and "^ •z Well-assorted in every __ &q Department. tt O -M fc■;■■;■■*; • \ % \-Z%Z% § R. & 8., with satisfaction, direct <_j " attention to the fact that since com- tzj k_ men-big business they have steadily M __ avoided all Selling Off, Cheap m ej Sales, &c.: their aim having been to 2 % supply a GOOD ARTICLE at a __ « REASONABLE PRICE, and "NO o X PUFF," and deem that the simple © JH statement of the fact is sufficient to _\ convince their friends and the public _i t. of the bona fide character of the pre- H sent announcement. „ Goods Entered will be Charged Usual Prices. Country Orders, accompanied by remittance, will have prompt attention. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel). NEVER Have the Public had such a Choice of BED STEADS offered them as at the present time Besides our already well assorted Stock of Iron Bedsteads, and those of our own manu facture in Kauri, Rim., Cedar, and Mottled Kauri, we ask them to bear in MIND that we have Just Opened Up, ex "'Otaki,' TWO HUNDRED IRON BEDSTEADS of the most modern style, comprising French, Hatjp Taster, Children's, and St.mps, also Cots, at Prices to suit all classes. Having purchased for Cash from THE Beat Manufacturers, we can SELL A GOOD BEDSTEAD at a Very Low Price. BEDDING, of every description, kept in Stock. HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT at a Short Notice. Our system is to make a large ret.en ;to insure this We Sell for Ready CASH at a Small Profit, and DELIVER GOODS FREE to any part of the Town and Suburbs. «SS~ Give your Furnishing Order to follow ay, Gariiok & Craawell, CABINET___E_-RS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CLOTHIERS, City Hall A. R cade, QUEEN & LORNE-STREETS AUCKLAND. ■jyOTICE OF REMOVAL. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, __r RE M O V E D "_» To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY. QUEEN-STREET.



■VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE A_S COMPANY. REDUCED RATES FOR DETACHED DWELLING-HOUSH.S :-In the City, from 12s. upAvards ;in the Country, from 13s. „„^^ GEOPGE P. PIERCE, wrjneral Manager. NION INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW Z-ALAND. APITAL ZZZ.A £2,000,000. UCK L A _TIT BRANCH: QUEEN-STREET, Next the Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insuranc granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at oavest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON Manager. LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING ! CHILDREN'S UNnERCLOTHTNG!! And BABYLINEN! I! W. RATTRAY, Having bought the "Whole of Messrs Sargood, Son and Ewen's Large and Well-selected Stock of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING & BABYLINEN, AT A LARGE DISCOUNT, Has marked them at proportionately Low Rates. Ladies are requested to call and inspect the Stock. "VT E W 7EALAND "JJOUSE, 66, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. mo A GRICULTURISTS & OTHERS W. J. HURST Sfc CO. have on sale the under mentioned Fertilizers, all of Avhich have been proved to produce satisfactory results in this district. Experience teaches that large and pro.ltable returns can be relied on by a judicious and liberal use of them. The flattering Ttesti monials from leading Farmers justify W. J. Hurst & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist,:— MALDEN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MEXICAN do. BELL. csONE FLOUR <-■„ i and Hnch BONED UST BILLYARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPKR-PHOSPHATE OF LIME. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME. In addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. a,-e prepared to supply special Chemical Manures for stimulating weak Corn Crops, and renovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that last season attracted so much favourable notice. Analysis, prices, and other particulars will bo •supplied on application at the Stores. W. J. HURST & CO., 101 OUEEN-S TRE ET. CLOVER SEED, FOR SPRING SOWING Just Landed, ex Columbus— 30 casks new Clovers, consisting or Red Clover White Clover . Cow Gras Also on hand. • Alsyhe, Timothy, Lucerne, Rape Rats-tail, Rye grass, Cocksfoot, &c, at lowest market rates. W. J. HURST & CO. 101, QUEEN-STREET. : 500 sacks Sydney Maize (superior sample) SOOO „ Oats „„-,', First-class Tartars for Seed, also 800 sacks of 1875 crop hard feed, surpassing any of last season's growth 1200 sacks Canterbury Potatoes, and some a early varieties for seed purposes Flour. Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Oilcake, Coal, &c, &c. Particular attention is called to 600 sacks Prime Barley at 4s per bushel o '• 50tb. 5 tons Anderson's Fresh oatmeal, a £21 per ton. IW. J. HURST & CO., 101, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND.



NOTICE. Ladies and Gentlemen about to furnish are invited to inspect our extensive assortment of IMPORTED and COLONIAL FURNITURE. C AR P E T S.—Brussels, Tapestry. Kidder minster, Dutch, Felt, and Stair, at Prices as Low as any Souse in Town. IRON BEDSTEADS.-Half Tester, French, Stamp and Folding, in great variety. New Patterns ex 'Otaki,' ' Famenoth,' and Iron Queen.' LINOLEUM, FLOORCLOTHS. MATTING, HEARTHRUGS, TOILET-WARE. TOILET (.LASSES, and an immense stock of DRAW ING, DINING, and BEDROOM SUITES. JtCnglish and American CANE and WOOD CHAIRS, Meat Safes, Door Mats. &c, &c., &c, at LOWEST PRICES. A Liberal LHscount o Cash Buyers. T. & H. COOKE. Furniture Showooms 67, QUEEN-STREET. Steam Cabinet Factory VICTORIA-STREET.



Charlatans are continually attempting to practice upon the health of the unsuspecting by the sale of adulterated, fiery potions m bottles of Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps which have been emptied of their legitimate contents. The name of this celebra ted elixir is also counterfeited to aid the swindle. Buyers should inspect the labels closely.