SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

(Thasca, barque, Brothers, from London. Chiii. siiip. Ward, from London. Syren, britf, Sahity, from Sydney lona. s.s., f i-oin Russell Lapwing, brigantine, froni New York

ARRIVALS.

DEPARTURES.

Go-ahead, s.s., Helander,for Gisborne Edith, schooner, for Rarotonga

IMPORTS.

Per Chasca, from London— * 1034 cases. 73 trunks, 44 drums, 94 barrela, 807 casks, 321 bundles, 67 qr.-casks, 1354 boxes, 2 butt?, 31 bales, 2 parcels, 41 chests, 393 packages, IS tanks, 30 kegs, 36 furnace dpora, 29 grates, 304 bearers, 1 tierce, 40 hhds, 800 bags, 14 tons coke, S bars, 11 casks fuse, quantity gunpowder, 6 kitchener frames, 6 cases stoves. 60 cases, 17 bales.—J. Cosgrave & Co. 62 cases, 14 packages. 3 boxes, 36 furnace doors, 16' boilers, 29. grates, 304 bearers, bars iron, bundles. 3o bundles, ii casks, 1 tierce.—E. Porter & Co. 9 bales.—H. Brett.

1 keg. 1 case, 2 casks.—lreland Brothers. Per'Chasea: 25 cases drapery.—T. McMaster. 5 bales hops, 5 tanks Walmsley's malt, 50 cases ling.—John Reid & Co. 2 bales paper, 2 cases grindery, 1 do. elastic, 2 hitds lasts.—B. Gittos & Sons.

Per Chili, from London :— 7 cases linoleum, 1 do. hair seating, 1 do. cretonnes, 1 bale Kidderminster carpets.— Winks & Hall. 5 qr.-casks Teacher's whiskey, 100 cases Hennessy's brandy, 1 hhd. Coekburn's port. 1 do. do. sherry, 1 case samples, 110 kegs wire nails, 55 ea-es sheet glas-<.— John Reid te Co. Per Lapwinsf. from New York :— 20 cases nails, 2 do. machinery.—B. Gittos and Sons.

Per Syren, from Sydney :— 550 qr.-casks vinegar, 354 cMls iron wire, ol nieces timber. 253 iron pipes. 7 cases glue, 1,617 bags b6ne dust.—Henderson & Macfarlane. Per lona, from Russell :— 200 sacks gum, 30 cases fruit, 25,000 shingles, and a large quantity of sundries. 1 bag hides, 4 hides, 2 bales sheepskins,— Ireland Bros. 72 sacks gum.—Owen & Graham. 2 boxes fruit.—R. Arthur. 2 bundles shovels.—E. Porter & Co.

ARRIVAL OF THE CHILI.

The fine ship Chili, Captain F. Ward, arrived, in harbour from London about two hours after the Chasoa, and brought up in the powder ground. The following is the report of the pas sage : - Left the pilot off the Start.on December 3rd, and got away with bad weather; crossed Equator on January 29th in long. 26 deg. W.: passed the island of Trinidad on January 7th, and the meridian of Greenwich on the 22nd in lan 12 detr. S.; sigthed the Crozettes on Feb. Ist, and Tasmania on Feb. 21st. Passed the Three Kings on March sth, and had light weather down the coast. Bad weather was experienced during the whole of the voyage. The Chili is also an iron ship, of 780 tons. This ;s not the first occasion upon which she has visited this port, haviug previously made good passages here. The present voyage occupied 95 days.

ARRIVAL OF THE CHASCA.

Earty this morning a barque inside Kangitoto was signalled at the Signal-station, and it was generally considered that the long overdue tarbue Chasea had^,t last arrived. When the vessel rounded theNorf" Head this was found to be the case. Th« Chasea left London on November 3rd, and took in 516 packages gunpowder at Gravesend on the 4th, leaving again at 8 p.m. that evening. On the 6th experienced a heavy gale, which did some damage oa deck, and amongst the sails. It was found necessary to send ashore for theTJurpose of having the damage repaired, the vessel lying in the Downs in the meantime. On November 14 hove the anchor, and got away with a Ught breeze from W.N.W. It commenced to blow heavily on the 15th, and the captain decided to bnn? up again in the Cowns, where the vessel remained until the 27th. For some time after this experienced ' very heavy weather, on the 20th, John Foreman, an A.8., -was rendered insensible by a fall from the galley, but he recovered from the effects shortly afterwards. Crossed the eciuator on Friday, December 21st, in long. 27.54. On the 24th, spoke an Italian steamer, and the barque Jennie Cobb. of Boston: and on the 6th January, in lat. 30.57 S. long. 28.07. the ship Nineveh, of Aberdeen, from Sydney to London, 06 days out, On 17th January, in lat 39.23 8., long. 6.13 E., experienced bad weather, the vessel rolling heavily and sLipping large quantities of water. Rounded Cape of Good Hope on Sunday, January 20th. Passed the Three Kings on Tuesday, March sth, and experienced light weather, with variable winds and calms, down the coast, until arrival in harbour. The passage was made in 126 days. The Chasca, having a quantity of powder on board, anchored at the powder ground. She is an iron barque, and commanded by Captain Brothers. There are only tefl^pafeengers^r- Mes3rs. B. Trongtonand J. BevSn.

ARRIVAL OF THE LAPWING FROM NEW YORK.

The brigantine Lapwing, Captain Ander son, arrived from New York this morning after a passage of 117 da} 3- She left on the 11th November, and experienced heavy • weather during the first part of the voyage. Crossed the equator on the 20th December, in longitude 30 degrees. Passed the meridian of Greenwicn on January 10th, three miles east. Hounded Cape of Good Hope on January 25th, and expsrienced heavy westerlies for some time. Passed the meridian of Cape Lewen on February 16th, and had light winds between Tasmania and Three Kim?a. waich were sighted on Tuesday last. Strong winds that day, and light winds until arrival in harbour.- The Lapwing brings a general cargo, consisting of Yankee notions, but no pas sengers. . ,. d The s.b. lona. Capt. Farquhar, arrived early this morning from Russell, with a full cargo, and the following passengers: Mesdames Pavis, Stephenson, Butt, Misses Kennedy, Sutherland, Bradford. Messrs. J. Davis. Davis Christie, Henare Popata, Hamohana Korare, Webster, Ihaki Koki, Harepa Hapa, Speirs, Muaroa Temuhare, Peraimai Kope, Keepa The s.s. Go-ahead, Capt. Helander, left last evening for Gisborne with a general cargo. The brig Syren, Captain Sainty, arrived from Sydney early this morning, after a moderate passage, She left Sydney on the 21st ult., and experienced head winds from the S.B. until the last 24 hours of the passage, when she had N. W. winds. Nothing remarkable occurred during the passage. The Syren was in company with a large barque, supposed to be making for this port, when off the North Cape and Poor Knights- She brings a general cargo, consigned to Messrs Henderson & Macfarlane, and one passenger—Master Mason. The Syren hauled alongside the Railway Wharf, and commenced discharging her cargo this morning. The s.s. Taupo may may be expected to arrive in harbour from Tauranga and the South to morrow evening. The schooner Edith sailed this afternoon for Earotonga, with a general cargo. The cutter Lizzie was towed into harbour this morning by the Bessie,havmg been dis masted on her voyage from Whangapoua.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKLAND.

Mails wii.i. Oi.obk as Undwk — For Thames, this day, at £ p.m. and 5,30 p.m.; and on Monday at 5 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Port Fitzroy, per Water Lilly, this day, at 3 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Taupo, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Monday next, at 4p.m. For Napier, per Southern Cross, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, imniediately after arrival of Aus tralia from Honolulu. For Australian Colonies, Batavia, Singapore, China, and Japan, via-.Torres Straits, per s.s. Australia, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu- For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Annie Milbank, on Tuesday next, ac 10 For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, on Tuesday next, at 4 p.m. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

MONKO.—At the Tower, Remuei-a, on the Bth March, the wife of the Rev. G. B. Monro of a daughter. , WAIT.—On the 9th March, the wife of James Wait of a son.

DEATH.

JENKINS.—Thomas Nash, son of Edward Jen kins, Epsom, aged 16 years. Beloved by his family and many friends. ADAMS.—On the 9th March, at Elliott-street, Robert Henry Adams, aged 16 months, son of Leonard and Caroline Adams. The fuiieral will leave the residence of hi 3 parents, Elliott-street, on Sunday, at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends will please accept this invita tion.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 9. 1878.

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The latest cable news is still of a pcacefuil character. According to Router's despatch, f the conditions menacing English interests are withdrawn." Until the full text of the Treaty is published this must remain a moot point, but it is satisfactory to find a decided break in the war cloud. The Con ference, which, it is now reported, will probably mcGt at Berlin, may be able to settle the other points reserved for its consideration.

It is perhaps too late now to draw the attention of objectors under the Rating Act to the fact that by the decision of Mr Barstow at Parnell yesterday, the Christian and surname in full, and address, ;ire necessary to ensure the acceptance of an objection. Yet some notification of the fact should have been made, inasmuch as the Courts last year dealt with objections in all cases as complete, even where initials only were given. It W^JB not until the question was raised at the Thames a few days ago that the ruling now established was placed on recoid. To a very large proportion of the objections this technical defect will doubtless prove fatal, and a considerable amount of injustice may result, which there is no means of remedying. In a matter like this, which is simply a question of arbitration between the govern ing body and the person assessed, each being simply interested in arriving at a fair valuation, technical objections should not be pressed; the disputes being dealt with in equity. It is neither creditable to a public body, nor consistent with its duty to the ratepayers, whose interests it is chosen to protect, to exact more than is justly due on a property. The Assessmcn Court was established to hear what might be said by the valuer and what by the owner of property, and to fix the valuation on a fair basis. This is a task which Corporations and Highway Boards should facilitate in every possible way, and al though there is no doubt that in strict compliance with the Act the Christian name should be given in full, we hope the objection will not be taken again at the numerous sittings of the Court which have yet to be held, but that all disputes will be settled on their merits.

The Ponsonby Wesleyan Church Anniver sary Services are postponed from to-morrow to Sunday, March 17th. We understand the levels from Cook-street to Beresford-street ; also William-street from Nelson to HoWe-street, have been pre pared by the City Surveyor, and will be advertised in a few days. Dr Moran, Bishop of Dunedin, and Bishops Quinn and Redwood, paid a visit yesterday to the St. Mary's Convent and Select Boarding School. They also inspected the well-ordered schools of St. Joseph's Orphanage. The total number of children present was 136. An address was read to their Lordships by Miss Corcoran, in a very gratifying manner, a musical and literary treat followed, interspersed with duets and songs, in French and English. Their Lordships expressed great satisfaction at the proceedings, and were pleased with the school and the clean and healthy appearance of the scholars.

A splendid refutation of the fallacy that fine apples cannot be produced in this pro vince appears in the shop of Mr Brewin, seedsman. No less than fifteen specimens of Humbledons, Ripstone pippins, Nonesuch, Beauty of Kent, and others, were brought in to-day by Mr Edward Parr, from his orchard at the Waitakeroi ranges. Mr Parr has at least eight hundred bushels of these various apples hanging upon his trees, some of them weighing 20ozs. A team selected from the Victoria Cricket Club proceeded to the North Shore to-day, to play a match with the local Club.

A rifle match between ?the married and single members of the Artillery Company of Volunteers was proceeding at Mount Eden when we went to press.

The following business is on the notice paper of the City Council for Wednesday :— 1. "Councillor Goldie to move, that the Council re-consider the desirability of laying on the water from the mains to the boundary line of ratepayeis' land." 2. Councillor Buchanan :'' That cheques accompanying tenders signed by a Bank Manager " good for a month " be considered a cash deposit," 3. The Mayor : " That the Town Clerk be authorised to prepare and issue for sale, fifty £100 Endowment Loan Debentures, to be sold at not less than par." 4. The Mayor: " That Coun cillor Cosgrave be nominated to fill the vacancy in the Improvement Commis sioners caused by the election of H. Brett Esq., as Mayor."

Wo learn that in consequence of an answer received by the last mail that the orchestral parts of Spohr's "Calvary" are not for sale in London, the production of that work by the Choral Society has been postponed, and that Spohr's "Last Judgment has been selected as the next subject for re hearsal, commencing on Tuesday evening next.

The first annual meeting of the Band of Hope will be held on Monday evening next in the school-room of the United Methodist Free Church, junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. An entertainment consisting ef speeches, songs, music, and recitations, Avili be subsequently held.

Subjects of Sunday services will be found in our third page. The re-opening services of St. David's Presbyterian Church will be delivered to morrow, when sermons suitable to the occasion will be preached by Revs. D. Bruce and R. Sommerville. Rev. J. H. Fletcher will preach in the morning at Pitt street Wesleyan Church. The Sunday evening service for the people will be held, at the usuiil hour in the Theatre.

An inquest will be held on the Onehuuga h're in the course of next week in accordance with the desire of the United Insurance Companies' Association, but the date of the inquiry is not yet fixed.

A lecture on behalf of the orgau harmonium fund is to be delivered in the North Shore Wesleyan Church on Tuesday evening next, by the Rev. J. H. Fletcher, of Sydney. The subject chosen is " Work and Rest."

Mr J. H. Fletcher, of Sydney, will con duct the morning, and Rev. T. Buddie the evening service at the Pitt-sireet Wesleyan Church to-morrow* Special collections will be made on both occassions, on behalf of the church improvement fund

It had been decided to hold the Port Albert Agricultural Show for the present year on the 14th inst., in connection with sports, Caledonian games, &c. The mem bers of Auckland City Band, under the direction of Mr Impey, will be in attend ance.

We understand that the school-house at Morningside, Mount Albert, is much in need of repairs. This school was built at the cost of the residents in the district some seven or eight years ago, and with the acre of ground surrounding it, was given to the Board of Education. The latter body has lengthened the building since then, but lately allowed it to get out of repair. The windows are loose, there is no spouting to the roof, a lavatory is needed—to ensure cleanliness amongst the scholars—and a well should be dug on the premises to provide a supply of wholesome water. The officers of the Board, as we are informed, have always behaved to the Local Committee with much courtesy, and probably the attention of the Board needs only to be called to the matter to ensure the much-needed improvements and repairs referred to. The school is one of the most flourishing in the suburbs, the attendance having rapidly increased of late. The average daily muster during the past month has reached 83, the highest since the school was established. The teacher, Mr French, is most assiduous in his atten tion to tho scholars, and is highly esteemed by all the settlers.

In the district Court atOamaru, yesterday, before Judge Ward, Bridget Flanuery, clomesticservant, was charged with stealing from her employers a quantity of forks, spoons, handkerchiefs, &c. The accused pleaded guilty. Amongst the witnesses to character called by the accused's counsel (Mr O'Meagher) was a young man named George Harris, who stated that he was en gaged to be married to accused, and that he was still willing to marry her. The judge, addressing the prisoner, said he could not make up his mind to send her to prison. He praised Harris'b conduct, and told her she ought ever gratefully to remember the man Avho, notwithstanding her guilt, was willing to marry her. Accused was dia charged.

A man named Alexander Bell has been arrested at Timaru and remanded on a charge of attempting to shoot aMrKingsley in a billiard-room at the Clarendon Hotel.

To the Editor : Sir,—ln this morning's " Herald" a correspondent at Wellington refers to a Mrs Jones, who was the first European woman who set foot in New Zea laud, at Korakara, Buy of Islands, in the year 1839. The following women were living on the beach, and had lived there for some years before that time, while several; others resided about the Bay -.—Mrs Wood, Mrs Turner, and her mother, Mrs Jones, Mrs McKay, Mrs Hem miugs, Mrs Dodds, Mrs McLeod, Mrs Brown, Mrs McLever, Mrs Russell, Mrs Spicor, Mrs Nicholnon, Mrs Robinson, Mr3 Clayton, Mrs Cafller, and Mrs Banks. — An Old Identity.

The St. James' Young Men's Discus sion and Essay class will be commenced on Monday evening next, the 11th inst, with a lecture by Mr Blackmail on "the Life and Times of tho once celebrated Home Tooke," descriptive of bis vagaries, wit, com panions, failings, disappointments, and suc cesses ; with views of his character, per sonal appearance, and modes of action "as the Brentford parson, the shrewd lawyer, tho unsuccessful fanner, the sound phil ologist,! the stormy politician, the steady friend of education, the advocate of the rights of the people, and the Btruggler for a free and independent press.

The Alexandra-street Mutual Improve ment Association held its third inaugural meeting last evening. There was a fair attendance of members ; the following officers were elected for the year:—President, Rev. D. Dutton, F.R.A.S. ;Vice Presidents, D. Goldie and B. McKerraa ; Secretary, G. Squinill; Treasurer, F. Taylor. After the election the president delivered his inaugural address, which was well received. Tho quarter's programme included the following subjects -.—Creation, Rev. D. Dutton ; Elocution, Life and times of Alfred the Great, F. Taylor; Extemporaneous speeches, Self-esteem, Li. Young; Fiction : its use and abuse, G. Squirrill.

The Artillery Volunteers, under command of Captain Burns, met for weekly drill on Thursday night with small arms. The men were put through sqxiad and company drill to the satisfaction of the commanding officer, who informed the men that a special parade in undress uniform would be held on Thursday evening next, at 7.30. After drill the general business of the Battery will be considered at a meeting, when all are requested to attend.

AMATEUR ATHLETIC SPORTS.

ELLERSLIE 3.30 p.m.

There are a good many people out here, but the attendance is not so good as it was in past years. Among st t visitors we noticed tho officers of the Ciiatofero Colombo, and the Mayor. 120 yds handicap. First Heat.—J. Anderson, 1; J. War brick, 2. Socond Heat. —J. Spry 1 ; A Cotter, 2. Third Heat.—A. Hughes, 1; W. W. Robinson, 2. Deading Heat.—J. Anderson, 1; J. Spry, 2. High Jump. J. Warnock, 1, 4ft. 10 inches; J. Har court, 2. Half Mile Handicap. R. W. Duder, lj H. Hayr, 2; T. Henderson, 3. Eleven ran. Won easily. Boys' Race, J mile. D. Waters, lj S. Hardiuge, 2. Won easily. Throwing tiie Hammer. L. S. Dacre, 1 ; A. King, 2.

HELENSVILLE RACES

Helensville, March 3. The annual race meeting of this district took place to day. Owing_ to the uncertainty of the weather fewer people than might have been expected were present. MAIDEN PLATE of 8 soys. _ Second horse save his stakes. For all horses which have never won an advertised race. Weight for age. Distance, ijfj miles. Hori Wynyard'e Bloody, aged, 9st 4lbs .. .. I Halstead's Game Boy, aged, gst 41b .. .. .. 2 McGee's Lady Vavasour, 4yrs, Bst nib .. .. o Kavanagh's AI, 5 yrs, gst 4II) .. .. .. .. o Quinlan s Hotspur, 4yrs, gst .. .. .. .. o Won by two lengths. Mr McGce protested against the winner on the ground that he had won an adver tised race. RAILWAY STAKES of 12 soys. Second horse save his stakes. Distance, x% miles. Weight for age. For all horses the bona fide property 3 months previous to day of meeting of settlers residing north of Henderson's Mill. Entrance, i soy. Mr Kavanagh's Belle of the Isle, aged, gst ilbs .. i Mr McLeod's Main Royal, aged, 9st 4IDS .. .. 2 Mr Hori Papake's Rapid Bay. gst 4lbs .. .. 3 Won easily. HELENSVILLE HANDICAP of 20 soys. Second horse to receive 5 Soys. out of stakes. Nomination, 1 soy. Acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, a miles. Open to all comers. McGee's Luna, syrs, ost 7lbs .... .. „ 1 Walsh's Firetail, aged, lost 7lbs 2 Quinlan's Barney, syrs, Bst lolbs 3 Campbell's Derby, 6yrs, Bst. .. .. .. o Won easily. MAORI RACE of 5 soys. Second horse to save his stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Catch weights. For all' horses bonajlda property of Maoris. Entrance, 10s. Post entry.

Bloody 7 Manunu .. .. .. • • • • .. ,• • 2 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 7o soys. Second horse 2 soys. Distance, 2 miles ; over 8 flights of hurdles, 3 feet 6 inches high. Heri Papaka's By Golly, lost 61bs .. .. • • x L. J. McLeod's Main Royal, lost .. .. — 2 O. McGee's Falcon (late Shaneen), lost — — 3

CABLEGRAMS.

THE WAR INDEMNITY.

[reuter's special cablegram.]

LONDON, March 7. The indemnity to be paid by Turkey is fixed at 1,410 millions of roubles. It is expected that the European Peace Congress will be held at Berlin, and be presided over by Bismarck, instead of the Conference being held at Baden-Baden.

THE TERMS OF PEACE.

LONDON, March 6. General Ignatieff takes the treaty of peace to St. Petersburg for ratification. Meanwhile, though publication, is defer red, the leading articles of the treaty are known.

The conditions menacing British in terests have been withdrawn. Bulgaria will be made autonomous under a prince chosen by the Assembly of Notables, but he must not be a member of any of the leading reigning families. Bulgaria will be occupied by Russian troops for two years.

Australian.

Small Toss on Mail Steamer.

Commercial

Sspsditioa to NW Guinea-

(SPECIAL TO " STAR.")

SYDNEY, this day. In consequence of a supposed case of small-pox on board the steamer City of Sydney, the vessel is ordered into quarantine. Potatoes are quoted at £7 per ton ; flour, 5s lower. An expedition leaves for New Guinea.

Destructive Fire in Hobart Town.

oSI2 3 000 "Worth of Property Destroyed,

(FEE BEUTEE'S AGENCY.)

HOBART TOWN, Saturday.

Last aight a large lire occurred, extend ing over half an acre of ground. Grubb's bark mills, Risby's saw-mills, Oilers' and Solomon and Fisher's coal and timber yards were destroyed, and other properties, including shipping. The damage is esti mated at twelve thousand pounds.

MELBOURNE, this day.

THE POLITICAL DEDLOCK IN VICTORIA.

It is reliably stated that the difficulties between the Council and Assembly will be settled.

The Cbuncil meets on Thursday, when Mr Jenner will probably move for a ooh ference.

CHANGES IN THE CONSTITUTION

MELBOURNE, March 8,

Mr Berry's motion regarding the changes under the 45th section of the Constitution Act has been carried by 43 to 12.

The House adjourned to the 19th instant.

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.—THIS EVENING.

We again remind our readers that the electric light will be shewn from H. I. M. S. Cristofero Colombo at eight o'clock this eveniug. This wonderful modern inven tion sheds such a brilliant light upon objects within the radius of a mile that a letter or print may be easily read. Should there be any hitch in apparata—which is unlikely—blue lights will be shewn, and the same mode will be chosen of intimat ing to the public that the experiment is concluded. Government House will be the lirst point on which the light will be con centrated to-night, and afterwards different points of the city will be illuminated.

DEPUTATION TO MR SHEEHAN

A deputation consisting of Mr Rowe, M.H.R., Messrs C. F. Mitchell, Adam Porter, and John W. Thorpe waited on Mr Shcehau this morning with reference to the purchase of tho Ohinemuri block, and other local matters. They weie accompanied by Mr Edgecumbe (of the "Bay of Plenty Times"), and Mr Brodie of the Thames County Council. Mr Mackay, formerly Laud Purchase Commissioner, was also present. Mr Rowe commenced the proceedings by introducing to Mr Sheehan {Mr Mitchell, Chairman of the Ohinemuri Vigilance Com mittee.

Mr Mitchell said that a great many public meetings had been held iv the dis trict lately, and that finally the " Vigil gance Committee" had beeu appointed to wait upon Mr Sheehan, and urge tho com pletion of the purchase of the Ohinemuri block. The matter had been several years in hand, and now even tho natives them selves were desirious of having it finally couched.

Mr Brodie then spoke a few words to the same purpose, and also pointed out that the land in this district has been much better improved than at Kati Kati and other places he could name. Mr Sheehau said that, although butja short time in office, he had seriously pledged himself to complete this purchase. He had indeed jhoped to conclude it by the end of the year. Up to a few days ago, however, he had been unablo to move in the matter, but nearly the last thing he did before leaving Wellington was to hand over a chequo to Mr Mackay. Every obstacle was now removed, and it was his intention to put machinery in motion to wind up the whole matter a once. As to private purchases, Mr Sheehan said that great difficulties had been created by private persons cutting in between the Government and the natives. People ought to exercise a little self-denial. As to the extension of area, he thought it was very likely he would bo guided by the voice of the inhabitants of the districts. As to price, he did not approve of one cast iron price for the length and breadth of the land. Next session the House would be asked to classify the lands, and arrange a regular set of prices. A long discussion now followed re the blocks taken up by Mr Broomhall. It was stated that when the Ohiuemuri purchase was complete there would really be no land open to Thames settlers. The conduct of the Waste Lands Boards in granting so much to Mr Broomhall was roundly ceusured by some members of the deputa tion.

Mr Sheehau said he did not think any thing could be done in Mr Broomhall's case. It would be impossible Jfor the Government to repudiate the action of a public body like the Waste Lands Board.

Mr Mitchell, on behalf of the deputation, also requested that a reserve might be granted for a cenidteiy, which is very badly wanted at Ohinemuri.

Mr Sheehan promised to' reserve any suitable spot which they could point out.

Mr Mitchell on behalf of the deputation begged that the telegraph building may be continued if possible, and also that a J.P.'for the neighbourhood be appointed. Mr Sheahan promised to take steps rela tive to both matters.

The City Council yesterday resolved to erect drafting pens at the slaughterhouse, in order to make the establishment complete in every respect. Great preparations are being made for the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, which will be held on the Monday. A ball will be given by the Hibernian Band in the Lorne street Hall, for which a large number of tickets have been sold.

PARNELL.

THE Parnell Assessment Court Avas held yesterday, before Mr Barstow, R.M. The following objections were received:— Robert Baird, rated for two properties of £■!'> and £135 respectively ; Frauds Dart Fimton, £200, St. George's Bay Road; Barton Ireland, Yarborough House, St. St:-^lien's Road, £85 ; al&o for allotment, &C, ufc £12. Frederick Ireland, Hulme Court, Manukau Road, at £125; also for three allotments part of Figg's estate, &c, at £8, £11, and £21 respectively. Richard Keals, £45, £18, and £16, for separate" properties respectively. Mrs Amelia Matson, Brookside, £175; John William Robinson, for two separate properties, at £35 and £9 respec tively ; J. H. Witheford, at £41 ; W W Wilson, at £24. Messrs Baird, Keals, and Witheford did not appear, either in person or by counsel. In the case of Mr Fenton, the rent was only £100 per annum, whereas the property was assessed at £200. Mr Tole appeared for Mr Fenton, and Mr Hesketh for the Borough Council.jponiedis cussion followed, an d the objection was struck out The objection of Mr Barton Ireland was also struck out. Mr Tyler supported the objection, and Mr Hesketh appeared in favour of the assessment. In the case ot Mr JJ W. Robinson a reduction from £44 to £42 was made, and in the case of Mrs Matson, of Brookside, a reduction from £175 to £140 was made. Mr W. W. Wilson's ; objection was struck out. Mr Hesketh re linquished his claim for costs.

PANORAMA.

Tins excellent collection of views continues to attract large audiences at the Albert Hall, and is one of the most classic and instructive enter tainments of the kind ever presented to an Auckland audience. Tho views of Niagara Falls and the suspension bridge are brought out with almost startling reality, such is the roundness and clearly defined outlines of the pictures that the spectator involuntary imagines himself on the actual scene. The views of France, Italy, Esypt, Russia, and the Bosphoru9, are remark ably beautiful in tone and execution, tot. Peters burg: Moscow, views of the famous Kremlin, and Constantinople, possess numerous features of deep historic interest. Alter the victor has, in the course of little over an hour, made tke grand tour of Europe, he is introduced to a number of gems of modern sculpture and painting each the chef-d'eeurve of some great artist. 'These possess a degree of§Glas3ic and poetic beauty which appeal equally to the most cultivated tastes as to tho emotional percep tions of those unacquainted with the laws of art, whose natural judgment of general effect is often more acute than that of the former, if !not so critical. The transition from London's arrays of house tops and steeples toa scene of primitive New Zealand, was received with, loud applause. The view was oi Invercargill in 1860, with its few small huts. The same spot in 1878 was illustrated, shewing handsome buildmg3 and well-formed streets. Her Majesty's ship Dido in Port Chalmers dock was followed by a view of the City of Dunedinin 1860, and a view of its pre sent imposing structures. Dun edin, embraced the Bank of New South Wa'es, Colonial Bank, and the Bank of Ivew Zealand, Post-office, University, &c. Some amusement was caused by a gentlemen remarking to Mr Clifford "You're on the -wrong side Ot the street." On Mr Clifford pointing out he was correct, ono of the audience exclaimed. ' You re right, old hos3," amidst loud laughter, \iewa of Port Lyttelton, Nelson, and Rotoniahana followed. Of Wellington was exhibited several views, ore of which (the Government Buildings) was viewed with great interest, and was described by the lecturer as bsinsc " the largest wooden building in the world !" so that \\ el liugton has something after all to boast about, and her people can indulge in the happy conceit that when Mr Clifford exhibits his Colonial scenes to English audiences, Wel lington will rank with a select few countries m having something which is tho biggest of its kind in the world. The lecturer, out of con sideration, omitted to state why it is built of wood. To-night, the special programme will be given. We can confidently recommend this entertainment as ono which is well worthy of a visit by all classes of tho community, and which contains not one word or scene calculated to bring a blush upon the cheek of virgin modesty.

WORKING MEN'S CLUB.

The necessity for a real Working Men's Club has long been felt in this city, as a place of resort and peaceful recreation for respectable men—especially single men— apart from the temptations which too often lead young men astray. Working Men's Clubs have been successful j|in other cities, and there is no reason why such an Association should not succeed in Auck laud. The movement has been started by Mr Heslop and a few other energetic friends of the people, and ou Tuesday, the 19 th of the present month, the Auckland Working Men's Club will be opened in a manner creditable to those who have "borne the labour and the heat of the day " in its formation. We are glad to notice that the Committee of Management have received many letters of sympathy and promises of support. About 140 persons, of various trades and callings, have beeu admitted to membership, and- the Committee hope to have many more on the list before the day of opening, in order to swell the procession. The leading object of the Club is the social welfare of the industrial population, in providing a place where working men may become better acquainted with each other, and, by kindly interchange of thought and feeling, promote the general good of the community at large. The promoters have succeeded in taking large commodious premises in a central part of the city, over Mr Dornwell's shop, which are spacious and admirably adapted for all the purposes of the new institution. The necessary alter ations are in progress, and the various de partments will be perfectly ready by the day of opening. The entrance from Darby street is large, and the hall leading to the main staircase well lighted by an ornamen tal chandelier of sufficient dimensions; on the first floor are seven large rooms ; the first, fronting Queen-street, will be devoted to billiards, and a neat bar, where members will be accommodated with a glass of beer, or such simple beverage as they may be disposed to take. The billiard-room has six large windows, in which a splendid billiard table, imported by Messrs Ryan and Bell, will be fixed as soon as the room is ready for its reception. The next room, of somewhat smaller dimensions, will be conveniently fitted with carpet, easy chairs, chess tables, and cupboards for the safe keeping of boards, chessmen, etc. The next is termed the cribbage-room,. where those who are fond of a friendly game of cards may quietly indulge in their favourite pursuit. The next room is being fitted up for public offices, which will be supplied with pens, ink, aud writing material for nicuibers who may wish to write letters home, or indulge in flights of fancy. The succeeding com partment will be set apart for the enjoyment of the good things of this world ; in abort, it will be the club dining-rooia, with two long central tables, where members will be accommodated with luncheon and such drinks as they may constitutionally need ; or if they choose they can bring their own " snack." Here is also a fine cooking stove, with boiler aud washing conveniences. Adjoining are sitting aud committee rooms; and at the Queen-street end of the build ing, parallel with the billiard-room, will be die library, which will be supplied with the best periodicals, reviews, and journals of the day, to which will be added from time to time standard, moral, scienti fic, and other works of beauty and utility. The upper floor contains a very large front room, capable of hoidiug 200 persons, aud well adapted for public and society meet ings, lectures, etc. ; also, the Club com mittee-room, which will also be used by members of trade societies. The passages arc wide aud roomy, and connected with every convenience. ; The rules of the Club have been carofully drawn up, so as to effectually prevent abuse. The objects of the Club have met with general approval from a number of gentlemen of high stand ing in the city, aud similar expressions of good will are expected from other quarters, from clergymen aud citizens who have re ceived circulars. We notice that Mr Daw sou's tender for the alterations have been

accepted, and that the committed k decided that Messrs Hollow ay and L?r V-, e ' shall furnish the whole of the roomsfe* ; Auckland Working Men's Club them/ c ? is fairly established, with every pro2^ i?* success for the salus populi. Cl °* :;

The Premier at Dunedin.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(From our own Correspondent )

DUNEDIN, thig dayT ! The Theatre was packed long before «t ' meeting hour last night frorafioor -to ceiliimf Many were unable to gain admission. FnjL two-thirds of the dress circle was o'ccudWi by ladies. On the platform were Mr T n ' Brown, M.H.R., the Hon. J. MacandVew ' the Hon. Mr Fisher, Messrs De LaW (M.H.R.) Thomson, {M. H.R.) Messrs iS ' shaw, J. H. Harris, Houghton, Stout ft«T Cargill, G. M. Reed, Olivier, and aboitfe other gentlemen. On the curtain rising Sb George Grey was received with much cheer ing, which was continued till he rose to speak. The early partofhis addressmainlv dealt with the subject of the franchise in respect 10 which he repeated a great deal of his former speeches. On the subject of the land laws he spoke as follows :—lf yo » do not allow every individual to assent to the laws under which he lives, through his representative, or at least to have a voice in dissenting from them ; if you compel him to live under the laws you have imposed upon him, and inrendering which he hasna voice whatever, I tell you that you must - keep your population in ignorance of a ; course which I believe will lead to vice, toa want of love for home, to a want of self-rea. pect, and to the idea that people so shutout from "civil rights are inferior to those peo. pie who enjoy them ; that he is incapable ; of noble feelings of the same kind, that is a desire to have a voice in the affairs of big country. I believe that it will lead you to H vice, to carelessness, to indolence, and ta '' helplessness onhis part. All of these reasons 1 satisfy me in my own mind that you haye the best chance of education of a free popu lation, the best homes, a chance of creating happiness, the best chance of raising home statesmen, and ot giving to all a free and fair race in the battle of life, if you provide by M Legislation that thenceforth, and from this very next session of Parliament, every adult male within the land of New Zealand who 1 has the wish ; but who has so far attached himself to the soil as to have resided, I shall say for a period of twelve months ■ within an electoral district, shall have a vote iii returning the Representative for that district. (Cheers) I could adduce" you many arguments upon this subject, but I will only add one more :—I say this boldly 3 —perhaps this will be said to be a novel doctrine, but it is one I honestly feel—that no # honest man ought to have the wish to ' ' deprive his fellow-citizens of a vote for the ij representative. He ought to say to himself 1 " I will not put my hand into his pocket, and take money out without his consent \ I will not spend his money without his con-' sent, or without the consent of a majority ■ I of the people of New Zealand. (Applause) I will hot apply the funds taken from the : poor to promote schemes and designs of my own, unless the great majority of thepeople 1 of New Zealand have consented to give up 1 that money, and allow it to be spent in that -way." (Applause) Let those who '- desire to spend the public money take it I only from those who care to give it ~m up ;. let the voters take it out I of their own pockets. But you all know ; they will never do that; you know the ' truth of this, that it is those who would deprive you of your right to vote who too often have to do with these mattere, and Avho desire to extract mony from you, whether you like it or not, to expend it upon objects which meet their own eyes. It is not those people who pay the money. Further I say, next session let us insist. upon this : Let the number of representa tives for every electoral district bear a fair * proportion to the population. (Cheers). I \ heard to-day some gentleman in the crowd : which cheered when I came here, cry out, - " Cheers for the Queen and Constitution." .:■.._ Did he imagine that I was opposing the Queen and Constitution; that my. ways • were not those of the Queen, and not those promulgated in the Constitution? Why, I . am not now asking you to do anything new. This very question, that the number of representatives of any electoral, district should bear a fair proportion to the in habitants of that district, received, the Queen's assent in our Constitution ; it is ; part of the law of the land; it is a right which you have been deprived of by your own. Legislature, and w-hich the Imperial Parliament never intended you to lose. (Applause). Bear in mind this: I say again, I spoke to those, whom years agoTp| believed would grow up to aid me in any struggle of this kind from the way by which - they were raised here, that myself and those who are acting with me had nothing to do n with destroying the Constitution; it is those who are opposed to us who have broken the Constitution (cheers); it is those who are §1 opposed to us who have deprived the people of New Zealand of self-government; it is those who are opposed to us who have made those electoral districts with 15,000 people return two or three members—distncfe easily managed by a Government—whereas a population of ~two or three times that-" amount, as was the case years ago, aiiji| even when I came into the Assembly, only returned one. Was that just or right, when the Constitution- said that such a lawjffl should never have existed ? I therefore con- , tend that we must revert to that rule of theSf Constitution ; and again upon that subject;-/; I have Mr Gladstone's absolute declaration!!]

that he agrees thoroughly with this view, '- and will do his utmost to get it adjusted in §1 England. I ask you to join with me in?-: claiming again this right which your So- S] vereign gave you, and which in asking fori^S again you shew yourselves to be a loyal % population ; whilst those who cry out to) the contrary are themselves dis loyal in defying the Sovereign who con- \ terred on you the right I speak of, T| (Cheers.) Keflect for one moment .what^ really has occurred: as I have told you, tne I old Constitution has been shattered to pieces, and a new Constitution has been set i up which satisfied nobody. Now, how | was that done ? A friend of my own, an. I able man, has recently made a careful calculation, by which he shews this :■—That in the whole of the electoral rolls there are ; now £1,000 persons apparently with-the^ right to vote, but when yon come to make | an analysis of these 61,000 persons you .-^ find some names repeated four or five or * six times in districts—l believe a eight or nine in some. Then there _ are ;, many persons who hove left their districts, v who live there no longer, and have no vote there, and a number have died. The result, as I believe, * and believe justly, is this: There are at the present moment, and have been so for the last two or three J years, only 40,000 electors in the whole of | New Zealand, whilst upon the other hand, m there have been 150,000 adult males; « so that the persons who have, made the great changes in our constitution, and who have deprived us of many rights sucb. as I have pointed out to you, andleu us into a most unfair system of taxation, which t shall presently allude to, are only 40,000, while 110,000 persons—adult males— : have been allowed no voice at all upon'the subject ; I put it to every man of you, is that a right or just state'of things ? (Cries |j of "no"). Whatlarguedthroughoutwasthis: if you alter the Constitution, do what is done in the United States, or what would be done in every free country, let tne whole population of New Zealand—that is, the whole adult male population—choose a commission to frame a Constitution, ana subject *hat Constitution to the voice of the people, let them determine the Constitution under which-they will live. (Loud CheerM But do not let the majority of the electors, because there : were only 20£ w voters force a Constitution on 15,000 free men, such a thing has never been done before." Sir G. Grey then went on to spf*? • of ihe manner in which a few persons nao benefitted from the public works expen diture at the cost of the many. As a

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asrgCITY HALL "«* j^ IURNISHI.N61URNISHI.N6 .A.RCADE. NEW GOODS JUST UNPACKED, AND QUITE NEW. CRETONNES, Large Lot New Colours and New Designs. /'New Brussels, from 4/9 r> a PDI7T3 J New Tapestry, from 2/1 OAKF-^ls. ") New Kidderminster, from 3/2 (.New Hearthrugs, from 6/6 ~~~ /New Shape "Walnut Suites New Reps for do. For the , Green and Crimson Silk Rep) h§ DRAWING-< Black and Gold do. /• ©S ROOM. Fawn and Gold do. J>g New Pattern Walnut Tables ~ VNew Inlaid Flower Stands 1 12 feet wide, 3/ per yard FLOOR- I 3 „ 2/ CLOTHS. 1 Oil Canvas, /9 V Linoleum, all widths Handsome White T-wistand Bullion Fringes, for Bed Hangings Handsome White & Fancy Belgian Damask, for do. Turkish Towels, very large size, 1/3 and 1/9 Superior Fancy Oil Baizes, for tables Immense Variety in Ladies' Dress Buttons. Holloway, telick Sb Granwell, City H all .A. it cade, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. CABINET FACTORY .. Lome-street ffV & H. C O O X E JL • Have on Sale BONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF IFURNITURE IN THE COLONY. Si'eoial Items:— DRAWING-ROOM SUITES WALNUT TABLKS CARPETS HEARTHRUGS LINOLEUM FLOORCLOTH IRON BEDSTEADS TOILETb LASSES CANE-SEATED CHAIRS TOILET-WARE DRAWERS MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS MATTRESSES FEATHER BEDS. A Small Shipment of CRETONNES and CASH MERES, New Patterns. All Goods at Lowest Hates. delivered free. Liberal Discount to Cash Buyers. Furniture Show-rooms 67, QUEEN-STREET Steam Cabinet Factor »/ .. „. .VICTORIA-STREET



GGTOTBY EDITIONS i UELISHED at 12.30 P.ai. (Won WAIKATO) AND AT 3.30 P.M. rpHE town Edition of the star is Published at the Office at 5 o'clock. mo AGRICULTURISTS & OTHEItS- W J. HURST & CO. have on sale tho under mentioned Fertilizers, all of which have been proved to n-oduce satisfactory results in this district. Experience teache3 that large ana pro Stable returns can be relied on by a judicious and liberal use of them. Tho flattering T_esti, mouils from leading Farmers W w\ J rfurs & Co. in strongly commending them to overyAgrlc^nurg:- nd PERUVIAN GUANO MBJXIOAN do. BEIL~ rsONKS'LOUR jandMnoh BONEDUST BILLY ARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIMIS. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME. In addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. tire 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 for the last two sea sons has attracted such favourable notice. Analysis, prices, and other particulars will be supplied on application at tt« Stores. 101, Queen-street. imXTENSI YE SHIPMENTS gij OF MANCHESTER GOODS. . JU S I 1 OPE NED, Several Cases of CALICOES. SHEETINGS, TOWELLING, GLASSCLOTH, TABLE DAMASK, DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, FRONTINGS, DIAPERS, &c, &c. VERY GOOD VALUE. W. RATTRAY, LINEN DRAPER & SILK MERCEK, TW" ffi W 7EALAND TJ OU 3 JC. 66, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. riHURCH OF ST. SAVIOUR. HE Big Russian Gun. The Big Russian Bell. CONSTANTINOPLE. —Environs, Mosque, &c. TXT HAT Moses saw in Egypt to be seen gOYAL IbINSmiANCE COMPANY. Special Notice to Insurers. This Company, having intimated to the In surance Association their Withdrawal from Tariff Arrangements, is now prepared to grant Policies on all descriptions of Property at equitable rates. Concessions will bo made on first-c1a.33 build ings and approved risks, in Town and Suburbs. and for water supply and other protection, where made available. * Special arrangements will be made with Mortgagees, Solicitors, House Agents, Con tractors, and other large insurers. The policy of tho Company i 3 promptness and liberality in the settlement of claims, and strictly honourable dealing in all its transactions The Security of Insurers is unsurpassed by taat of any Company doing business in the Colony. GEO. vV. JO-sliiS), Agon Office: Shortland-strcet, Auckland, Bth February, 1873. The usual Book and Sheet Almanacs lor 1878 can be had on application, or on information being sent to the Office. TTNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. [ESTABLISHED 1837.] I^?^:.:::::::::::::::«W8:, At a Meeting of Proprietors, held in London on the 30th ultimo, the proposal of the Directors to increase the Capital and r- sources of the Bank by the issue of 10.000 New Shares of £2o each, at a premium of Thirty-three Pounds per Share, as adopted at the Special General Meet ing of Proprietors, held in London on the 11th ultimo, was confirmed. The New Shares wiil be allotcd to Proprietors registered in the Colonies on Ist proximo, in the proportion of one new share to every five old shares, and payment i 3 to be made as under, £15 per Share on the 15th March, IS7B. £15 „ „ 15th April „ £15 „ v 15th May „ £13 „ „ 15th June No transfer of the old shares can take place between the Ist and 16th March, 1878, nor of the new until the full amount of £58 on each share is paid up. , All further particulars can be ascertained on application to the Manager. „„■.« (Signed), JOSIL PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand. Union Bank of Australia, Christchurch, N.Z., 25th February, 1878. FT NI ON INSURANCE COMPANY yj of NPfV ZEALAND. A-PITAL-.^^S^ £2.000,000. U C X I$A IN 1) IS R A N C H : (J U EBN-STKi; ii T, Nest the Colonial Bank. FIXE DEPARTMENT. Insuranc granted on Dwelling - hoares, Stores. Shops, Buildings in which trade i» 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 "OWEST OCRRENT RATKS. R.-H. STEVENSON Manager. BOINE DUSTS' BONE DUST! BONEDUST I To Arrive, about the middle of February: 500 TONS BONEDUST, Consisliing of Billyard's No. .1, Bell's \ inch, linch, and Bonenour. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. X /TO S GRAVE & r\ O. WILL HOLD A GREAT CLEARING SALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CJ, O T HING TQ-MORROW. All .Gooddjjßeduced to Cost Price. Inspection Invited. pi I N A -L NOTICE. OURI'TWENTY PER CENT. SALE Will Positively be Discontinued ON ess SATURDAY, MjA 11 C H 16. REMNANTS, &c., AT A VERY GREAT REDUCTION, IN ORDER TO CLEAR OUT PRIOR TO STOCK-TAKING. A LARGE STOCK OF FIRST-CLASS CLOTHING. FURNISHING GOODS. MANCHESTER GOODS. HOSIERY AND GENERAL DRAPERY Still on Hand AT «a. TWENTY PER CENT," REDUCTION. RTJSHKKOOK ANT) OK IDG MAN, DRAPH2US, CLOTKIURS, &C, UPPER'QUEEN-ST U IS E T, Auckland, (Opposite the Army and Nnvy Motel).