SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

h.mu wiTTO)™B Evenhiß, 6.29 HIG U WATBR i T o-niorrow Morning G. 13 ■ BUN SKT.—Thla Kvoning, 7.13 j 3UN KISK.—To-Morrow Morning, 5.10 . HIOON'S AGE.-Full Moon, 27tb, 9,51 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING.

Penrl, ketch, Hennie, from Rarotonga Anne Milbank, p.s .Anderson, from Whangarei YKSTSRDAY. Jeesie, schooner, from Oamaru ITawon, s.s . Kennedy, from Russell Loongana, barque. Fisher, from Hobart Town Kdith, schoonor, Sinclair, from Karotor.f;a Falcon, schooner. Ohlscn. from Rotumah Transit, s booncr, lloopcv. fromßnsseU Kloctwinp. schooner, Kvanson, from Whsnjrarei i Roward, Bchoansr, from WUaixgarei to DAY. Ta-arjn. s.s.. Muir, from Melbourne

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY.

HawiH. s.s., Konr.edy, for tho South Taratoa, s,s . Mnir, for Rnssell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

"M("v>r.rro. via South.—Twanw. Thur^daj lion-ton Fcrngleo, loading Tju;trt!c«—Glaodo, VTednosdtty For Ni-.v i'lrmouth snd for.thorn Ports — j ■VVsiiTas;i. 'WoSih'slrv For Kns.-eV.—Tona, Monday ; l\'r..CT.;n. Fri.iaj For Tflirrar.gn f^nd Soritbcrr. Ports — Hawea.. ! Monflaj" Wb.ir.irnr^—Argylo, Tuesdays fin.i FrWajrs : ' critic juiibaiite. :»!ondii\-s snd Thr.rsvi&ys, Ijcvnka—Mei; ilerrilios. Tuesday cveniris; VBSSKLS EXPECTEIX B'snriftrck, K.1.G.M.5., from Samoa Hwo, RS-, from Sydney and Melrtoirm©, SOth V.'.lr (•: sydncr. from Sydney. Fc-r.nifvry S;vi ; Ko-ri shir., ."rom i-ondon; sailed N\> I vcralwp 29 As-Ms. hnrcua, from New York; Ba.iioi SeptfeTa- ] ■herSSrd Briti.Oi BKvpirci. sr.Cn. from Loadoa; ss.i;M S:.h . Ki;».".r Vf'fj..-,r,. h6.r^"S, 'ran NeorYcrlc; sa:lc\'.

IMPORTS.

Vvt ;>'-r: from Rarot-naa: 23 tons copra, 2 toas raa:Ef. as.t IS cwt^copper. i\- Fi^con, ircra Rotumah and Line Islands: JMtOM copra. CO) cocoanuts, 25 bundles old l\r Looasana, frcra Eobart Town : 31090 palings. >,000 rail?, JoO posts, 135 sacks cr:un.i bark. uJO b»KS chopped bark, 1,195 cases jjra. IXI piecej seer.-?, 31 bundles willows. Per Jessii from (.amaru—lo tong building stone. 172 bags wheat, and 105 biles chaff. Ex Loongana, Cap*. Fisher, from Hobirt Town: 300 cases jams (H. &T. Pcnk).-G. W. Binney. Per Edith from Rarotonga: 2,760 Ib 3. cofl'cc, 1,320 buluj fun^u?, 1 ton pearl shell, 2,375 gallons iniejuice, 26balrs cotton, 3i tona copra. Xx Tararua, from tho South : 12 sacks barloy dust.—G. W. Binney. Per Tararua, from Molbourno: 7 c°sos and parcels. From Bluff: t- aacks barley dus;, 1 balo paper, 2 biles bedding, 1 boxes. From Dunodin : 25.ca3ka, 1 hhds., U packoj^JS. 3 cases. From Lyttc'ton: 50 sacks malt, 5 caioa rhoeso, 17 cUBU3, 2 ba'es. From Wellington: 30 bara iron 3 packages. From Napier: 1 caso. From Gu borno: 1 ca°es> lA'WAlics Coastwisb!.—Lttfioon, from Port Cfiaries. with 10,300 foot baulK timber; Fleot- WiDg, from Whangaroi, with 80 tons coal; Start, from NKunguru, with 21,113f00t timber; Krioin hildu, from VVaugaroa, with 27,000 feet timber, 3 Backs gum, G hides, and 10 specpskins; Fairy, from Uussoll, witn 18 tons coal; Transit, from ltussoll, with 132 tons coal; Fanny Kelly, from vVhangaroa, with 33,000 feet timrjor; MaKarau, from Miitdknna, with 11 pieces puriri; Souts Carolina from Harrier, with 18 tons firewood ; Klsinoro from Mercury Bay, with 27,500 feet tinbor, < utwahd3 Coastwise.—Start, from Ngun guru. 'I'he c.p, Hawea arrived yesterday from Rus sell, with ca-go and tho foliowijr passengers :— Mr, Mrs and Miss Laybournj, Mrs Frost and fumily, Mr and Mrs Watkinn. Miss Johnstone, Messrs- Dlxod, Drivor, H. Williams, J. Wil liams, Wright, Davis, Hill, Judge Stake, and three others. The topsail schooner Jessie arrived late last night from Oamaru with a Oiirgo of bui:dinsr tt^ne, wheat, and chaff. Captain Bushell reports having left on tho lith, and rounded iiast Cape on Saturday last. North easterly winds and iino weather were experienced ttironghout the passage np. Tho s.s. Argylo wiH arrive to-night from AVhangarei a: d Mflngapji. she leaves again for the same ports to-morrow afternoon. Tho Auckland schooner Waiwera, Captain Hushell, left Earotonga for Mangaia, Hervey Group, on the sth inst. Tho schooner Mazeppa was taken out of the dock on Saturday evening. The Auckland schooner Pirate, Capt. Trayto, left Rarotonga for Penhyrn Island subsequent to tho 20th December. Sho expected to get back to Auckland about the middle of February. Tho barque Elizabeth arrived at Melbourne from KaipnTs, with a cargo of timber, on the Bth, inst., after a lengthy passage of twenty-four Gays. The ketch. Feorl arrived late on Saturday afternoon from Karotonpta. She ha 3 made a lengthy passage, having left Rarotonga on tho 4th instant. She experienced lizht easterly ■\vind3 and calms until sighting Cutier Island at U p.m. on Friday last. A north-easterly breeze was then picked up, and it carried the vessel into port. Tho Pearl brought a general cargo and. tho following passcr.gcra—Captain and-Mrs Uarraway, Captain Hose, Messrs C. E. Good man. Seabright, and Allen. Tho s.s. Glens))? will arrive to-morrow morn ing from Taursnga. Tho three-masted schooner Falcon, which was reported in our Saturday's iS3ue as being on the coast, arrived yesterday frwn Rotumah. Her pasaonger list, and report appeared in our Saturday evening's issue. The schooner Kdith arrived from an Island trading cruise early yesterday morning. Caot. Sinclair loports having left ftarctonga on the 7th instant. Kxperlonced light easterly winds and calms until making Groat Barrier at noon on Saturday, and fresh sorlh-eastdrly breeze till arrival. The Kdiih brought aci.rgoof Island produce. Passengers: iMessrs I'ordsr, Rey nolds, and Bonner. Tho barque Loongana arrived irom Ilobart Town yesterday, with a cargo of palings, jams, &c. Captain Fisfcer reports havi ig left on tho 10th instant Experienced light southerly and eastorly winds, till making tho Three Kings on Wednesday last, Jight winds down tho coast, a fresh north-easterly breeze bricging the vessel into port. The Loongana brought one passenger —Mr Featherstone. "~The 3s. Hawea eailed South to-day. Passen- Kors for Tauranga—Mr and Mrs Tait, Mrs Tait, Master Wrigley, Cooko, Miss Wdgley, Tait, Menzies, S, P. Smith. For G'sborne—Mc«srs Ropata, Taita, Brighton. Mrs Walsh, MissMs- Kiunon, For Napier—Miss Beale, Rev. K. N. Bree. Mrs Breo and child, Messrs Playter, K. "W. Waterhonsc, Bona. Collier. Jardison. For Wellington—Mesrrs H. B. Kodstore, Greatrex, Cairn, and Major Campbe'l. For Lyttelton—Pastor Chiniquy, L. Parent, Mrs Hall, I'ev. S. Macfurlano, Mossrs Jobson, J, Holls broke.F, G.'Clay ton, G. Pain, Routoll, Paxton, Gooday, For Dnnedin—G. Burgess. Mis 3 Ca njoron, Miss Allen (2), Mra Wateraton and family, J. Dears. E. Morton. Tho barque Stats loft Adelaide for this port via Portland, on the 7th instant. She had on board 7 cases and 1 quarter caak wino, and she was to fill np with broadstuifs &0., at Portland. Tho brigantine Most Merrilies clearod lor Levuka at alate hour this afternoon with corgo and the following passengers: Mr and Mra Yates, and child, W. Tnorpe, O. WorthiDgtOD, Dr. Boy, and Dupre, Alexander Hamilton.

ARRIVAL OF THE TARARUA.

Tho s.a. Tararua, Captain Malcolm Muir, from Gisborno and Southern ports, arrived alongside Queoc-atrect Wharf at 1 p.m. to-day. Reports leaving Dunodin at, 1 p.m. on the2lst. Beached Lyttolfon at 10 am. on tho 22nd, Left again at 4 pm, and arrived at Wellington 8.20 a.m. on the 23rd. t-alled at 7 p.m., called at Napier on the 2lih and Gl3bornoon tho 2atb,arrivingasabove. Experienced fine weathsr and smooth sea up tho coast. I'assougera :—Messrs Crawford, Green, McLiard, Evan9, Dudgeon(2), Mesdames Uustinall, Armitage. Cooper. Messrs Rolinson, Merrier, Smith, Coxhead, Mclotosb, Adams, HinchcliiT, Gavin, Martin, Aickman, Dudgeon, and 15 steorags. We are indebted to Mr H. Tayler, purser, for files, reports, etc.

WRECK OF THE MINNEHAHA.

The ketch Pearl, which arrived from Itaro tongaon Saturday afternoon, brought ud Capt. Garraway, formerly of the ectiooner Minnohaha who reports tho total wreck of that vessel at one of tho Islands in the Hervoy Group. The uchouner left this port soveral moirJia ago on an Island cruise, and at tho time of tho wreck she was homeward bound with a full cirgo of produce on board, consisting of 10 tons copra, 10 tons cotton, 3,000 gallons limej nice, 1 ton dried bananas, 1 ton canalonut?, 1 ton old copper, aid a quantity of returned trade, valued in all at about £1 100. Captain Garrawny reports that on tho 17th Foveuibor, ho win on tho island of Mittoro, Hervey Group, trading, the vcseel lying oil' and receiving cargo. Returned on board the same evening, and stood the vessel's head oil' shore, on tho port tack ; at that time beins? on tlio lee sido of the island, with a moder ate Dreezfi and fine weather. Loft tho mate in charge, with directions tojkcep the vosael handy to Iho cettlement. He thi n went below to have n few liours rest, and at iOIU p.m. came up on dock, and found tl;o vessel on the starboard tack and in the breakers, fhn struck immediately on tho reef, and, by looking at the compas?, he found the vessel on the weather side of the island' Theforco tha vessel was going at tho timo drove her so far up on tho reef that there was no ppjsibility of trotting her oil. Ho saved tho sails and gear, and about seven tons of copra and two tons cotton. Remained on the. Island elevon Gays and with tho crow he w.ia then taken to liavotonga by tho Melbourne barquo Don Diego, which, although bound to Maiden Island, kindly altored her course to land them there. For this generosity Captain Garra way desires to return thanks to Captain Mur doch, of thut vessel. The cargo, etc., saved from 1 lie wreck was sold at Rarotonga, and Captain and Mra Garraway, end tho crew, camo on to Auckland in the ketch Pearl. The Minnehaha wusowr.ed by Captain D. 11. MoKenssle and Mr Jiigelow, and waa insured in tho New Zealand Oilico for £1,200. A portion of the cargo, con signed to Messrs Owen and fGraham, was in sured in the Now Zealand Oilice for its full Vitluu, agd thrro wore also policies on several other consignments of goods.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

Altlt IV AL S. Waltakl, s.s,, Kdie, from the South Wallubi, s.a., Loytl, from Wanganui

DEPARTURES.

liowena, g.s.. Amcdco, for Woitara

IMPORTS.

■ Per Waitttki. from the South - 7 bales hops, 10 pipes, 11 Indus, 17 caws and package;. The s.p. Waitaki, Capta;n Kdlo, urrived in Hie Munukau at 7 a.m. yesterday morning. Sho loft Dunedina' 3 p.m. on the 13th atidnrrivutl at Lyttelton at 10 a.m. on the 2uih ; sailed fame da? at 3 p.m. ar.d ar;ived at Well lißton at noon cm the 21st: Bailed at 9.30 a.m. on tho 22ml and arrived at Picton fit 2.20 p.m.; sailed nt f.p.m : ume flay and arrived at. Nelson at I a.m on |» the 2:: rd; sail'-d at (i p.m., arrived nt Now Ply- ES iivjtithat7a.m.,2Jih;snllcdat I ;>m.,arrivinrai U above. Kxperiennorl strong head winds and ■ liouvy sea to Wellington; thence to arrival ■ fmr iiverugn weather. Pae.eenf;>;re-Rev. Father »Uuklur, Uov.. ffuihor Qreonoltz, Mosdamcu

SiDgleton, Trenwilh, Roskruge. Miss Edwards, Hon. Mr Scotland, Mcssri Cottior, Wildman, Clarke, Dickson, Lewis, Teeke, "Walker, Bond .Mayer, Collins, Pirn, Singleton. Tremwith Layers, Nicholson, and 12 Bteerage. We are indebted ta Mr C. Kaeblci, purser, for cus tomary favours.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

... _, . , Lyttelton, this day. Arrived : Pleiades from London, eitrhty-six days out, with 111 passengers. All well".

CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— This Day. For Russell, Kawakawa, Waiigaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, at 1 p.m. For Levuka, per Meg Merrilies, at 1 p.m. For Wongarei Heads and VVangarei, per Anno Milbank, at i p.m. For 'lhamos, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tdksday. 27th instant. For Watiganui, per Wallabi, at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Thames, per Rotoniahana, at 11.30 a.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarel, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 p.m For Waipu and Mangawai, per Kina, at 5 p.m. For Whangaroa, per Kricmhilda, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, 28th instant. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Waita.i, at 8 a.m. For Coromandel, por Coronmndol, at 11.30 a.m. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotikl, por Glenclg, at i p.m. Tuesday. 3rd February. Per 8.8. City of Sydney aa follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States Of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foroign West Indies, Japan, and China, including HongkoDg, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, and reglatered lettere, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, In addition to the postage, will be received by the Hall Agent on board the steamer np to the timo of sailing. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. 8. H. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

DEATH.

BUDOK,—On the 25th instant, at Aborcroinbio strect, Auckland, John, only son of John and Mbkrio Budge, lato of Kings Caithness, Scot land ; aged 1 year and 17 days.

TOWN EDITION. PUBLISHED AT 4.30. The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News, and The Echo.

MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1880.

For the cause that lacks assUtanca, For tba wrong tha needs resisUacv, For the future in the distance, And the rood tlmtjjwo can do.

Intelligence comes by telegraph that General Scobieloffis to succeed Terguksoff in command of the .Russian expedition to Turkestan. If there was anything in a name, tbc mere mention of the patronymics of Terguksoff and his lieutenants should be suilkient of itself to scare the barbarians of Turkestan, if they would cause each parti cular hair to stand on end like quills upon the fretful porcupine, but probably the Tur comaus have long since become familiarised with gutterals that an ordinary Englishman cannot pronounce without risking dislocation of the jaw. Terguksoff has found that .something mote than a formidable name is necessary to overcome the wild horsemen of the desert, who have routed his trained battalions and driven them floundering into the Sea of Caspian. If there is one characteristic of the Musco vite more prominent than another it is a dogged persistence in acquiring new territory, and a determination never to recede from ground whereon ho has once planted his feet. Tho conquest of Turkestan is admitted by leading Russian journals to be merely the prelude to the seizure of Merv and the establishment of a point d' appui against Afghanistan and India, and we are not so sanguine as to suppose that the Colossus of the North will be frustrated by a temporary check. With the appointment of General Scobicloff we may expect vigor ous measures. He is a man of restless energy, and possessing an amount of dash and daring equalled by few of his_ contem poraries. The graphic description of his appearance by Mr Forbes after a sanguinary battle at Plevna, was the picture of a grim soldier covered with brimstone and glory, holding the stump of a broken sword in his hand, and quietly smoking a cigarette, rjcolneloll' had led the assault and was in the thickest of the melee, and he was as cool afterwards as if he had been enjoying a field-day. The Turcomans will find in him a foeman worthy of their steel. It is perhaps a singular co incidence that simultaneously with the Kossian denial of the defeat aud retreat to the Caspian, the Russian military authorities find it necessary to send one of their most resolute generals, a man who, if not possessed of the highest strategic skill, is a bom soldier of the Suwarrow type.

The Savings Bank returns are accepted as an excellent index to the industrial condition of a country. They are made up of the credit balances of working men and small tradespeople, and represent the net profit from the individual labour of a large number of people. An excess of deposits over withdrawals is always a favourable sign, and a balance the other way usually, though not invariably, is a proof of business depression. We say not invariably, be cause there are exceptional times, as for instance during the fiold fever, when the temptation to take money out of the banks and put it into speculations, makes itself distinctly felt on the returns. A high rate of interest has occasionally a similar cflrcet. As a rule, however, in times of prosperity the deposits increase, and the withdrawals are proportionately smaller; iv periods of business depression the reverse is true. The commercial collapse in the South baa been very clearly reflected in recent returns of the operations of the post office banks, and the same test affords another proof that Auckland has Buttered less than her neighbours from commercial depression during the last twelve months. fho returns for 1870, for which we are in debted to S. B. BissEsq., Chief Postmaster ire as follow :— & s. d. & s. (1. Balance due to depositors oa January 1,1873 .. 01,088 11 5 Deposits during March quarter, 1879 .. .. 23,913 12 3 Jitto during Juno quarter, 1879 .. .. 21,781 12 3 Jitto during September quarter, 1879 .. .. 20,370 17 9 during December quarter, 1879 .. ..21,839 1 7 :nteicst during 1879 .. 3,915 8 1 91,883 12 2 186,172 G 7 Withdrawals during March quarter, 1879 .. 20,832 9 10 Jitto during June quarter, 1579 .. ..21,611 2 1 Jitto durirg September quarter, 1879 .. ..21,10118 8 jitto during December quarter, 1870 .. ..23,008 5 8 86,586 16 C 3alan cc due to depositors on December 31.1879.. 99,885 10 1 It will lie gathered from the foregoing tatement that though the withdrawals vere exceptionally large, there remained a ).ilauce of deposits over withdrawals on the

year's operations amounting to £5,297. It > is also a notable fact that while the demand for money at ten per cent is greatly in excess of the supply, the Goy'ernmeut' through this institution manages to get the use of £99,885 in Auckland at 4J per cen"t, .and in the colony three-quarters of a million sterling is kept on deposit at these low rates. The evenness and magnitude of the deposits and withdrawals, and the [comparative in significance of the net accumulated balance, shows, however, that the Government office is made use of for ordinary banking purposes with the advantage to customers that their credit balance bears interest on every complete month, though it is at all times at the disposal of the depositor with out notice. This is an interference with ordinary banking business, which was" de precated when the Savings Bank was adopted, but as the public reap the benefit, we do not think it is exactly their business to complain.

At the meeting of the Chamber of Com merce, ou Thursday last, the Chairman was authorised to telegraph to the Minister of Works, urging on the resumption of tho reclamation works. Mr Clark sent a tele gram on the following morning, but up to the present tlu Hon. Mr Oliver has not vouchsafed a reply. He is making a leisurely tour of the Middle Island, recruit ing his health after the fatigues of the session, and he may be expected ■, in Auckland some time before Christmas. Meantime the works are, we cannot say at a .standstill, because they arc on the move seawards—but the contract is hung up. The absurdity of postponing the calliujj for fresh tenders until the arrival of Mr Oliver is too glaringly apparent to1 re quire much comment.' We cannot regard it in any other light than that of a mere subterfuge, a specimen of the "how not-to-do-it" regime, from which Auckland has already suffered so severely. If all the works of the Colony were to await the arrival of Mr Oliver, as for some mighty magician who would pronounce the "open sesame" and make everybody happy with a wave of his waud, the Miuister of AVorks will require also to possess that supernatural abiguity with which the traditional thaumaturgus is popularly credited. If the District Engineer possesses the confidence of the Government he must also be fully competent to put the necessary machinery into motion for eutering i n to a new contract, and to await Mr Oliver's com ing is only (to follow the example of the immortal Micawberiu his patient hopeful ness of that something ,turuing up, but never did turn up before Miccwber himself was turned dowu.

A meeting of tho householders of Parnell school district will be held this evening in St. Mary's School for the purpose of electing a school committee.

A correspondent sends the following preventive of cockroaches : .Sir,—Let suf ferer from the above mix equal parts of line ilour aud plaster of Paris together and strew it about when going to bud, on the lloor where they frequent most. Continue this for a few weeks and they will disappear.

The various public schools were re-opened this morning, and long before the hour for opening the door.«, crowds of tidy well dressed cnildrcn were assembled outside the doois. It is gratifying to observe that after the long holidays tho children manifest an eagerness to resume their studies, aud the fact speaks volumes for tho success of our school .system, aud the confidence and good feeling existing between the teachers and their pupils.

Pastor Chiniiiuy delivered his last lecture, previous to his departure for the South, yesterday afternoon, in the Choral Hall. Tho discourse ■was earnest and homely throughout. An efficient choir of ladies and gentlemen gave selections from Moody and JSaukoy's hymns at intervals.

An eminently practical suggestion was made by a Mr Donovan, at the meeting at Grahamstown ou Friday, to raise a fund for

the relief of tho distressed in Ireland. Mr Douovau, who is described by the "Adver tiser aa " a quaint son of the soil," urged the meeting " to abstain from whiskey, if only for a fortnight," and devote the sum saved to the fund.

For cool assumption and petty carping spirit, commend us to the appended editorial extract from a local rcligioim organ :—"The brilliant literary genius that is at the head of the British Government jauntily told his lioarers at the Lord Mayor's banquet the other night that "Powernllied with Liberty" was the programme that the British Ministry meant to adopt. Uc didn't state the programme in English, but put it into Latiu. liuperium ct Libertas sounds better, and is more all'eetive for to an ordinary Englishman the -words are unintelligible, und this throws around them a. mystery that invests them with a value that they would uotpossess if translated into English. The obscurity of the meaning of Iho words to the greater portion of the English people is suggestive of the obscurity of the pro gramme that they embody.'1 The state ment that such a well-known quotation is beyond the apprehension of " the greater portion of the English people i.sa gratnitou.s insult to the intelligence ot the nrtiou, and a gross reflection upon its educational status. Possibly the sclf-sulDcicnt writer has experienced some trouble in searching for the meaning in a book of quotations, and by a process of reasoning peculiar to pedants, arrives at the satisfactory conclu sion that what haa transcended his own understanding, must inevitably bo equally obscure to the very large majority of his fellows.

The return match between the West End Second Eleven arid the Carltou Cricket.Club came oil in the Domain on Saturday, result ing in another easy victory for the Carlton by 4S runs. West End: Ist inniugs 49; Carlton, 97. In the second innings the West End scored 50 ruus for the loss of two wickets. Ilanna, 10 for the West End, and McConwick, 65 for the Carlton, were the highest scorers.

The judgment of the Warden in the case of Frozer v. the Imperial Crown G.M. Company was as follows : —"That the defen dants' title to the machine site in question lapsed on November 15th, 1872, when the miners' right expired. The order applied for, viz., "tojput complainant in possession ot the machine sito is refused on the ground that no power exists to revive an extiuct right under the Goldfields Act, 1866, and that the Warden has iio power under the Gold Mining District Act, 1873, to grant a machino sito within the town of Grahams town, such as this site appears to be (Gold Mining District Act, 1873, section 129)."

In consequence of Thursday next, 29th inst., being a public holiday, aud as a large number of the members are expected to be present at the concert and ball of the United Jr/ricndly Societies Demonstration, the Loyal Star of Auckland Lodge 1.0.0. F. will not hold its usual meeting on that evening. The next meeting of this Lodge will be held on Thursday week, February sth.

Mr Hcsketh, A. E. Whitaker and party returned from the Thames on Saturday after making a tour of the Te Aroha, in order to take the evidence of chiefs relative to the Ituakaka block. The investigation is not yet complete.

A social gathering or conversazione of the friends and advocates of tompcrancc will be held to-morrow (Tuesday) evening in the Alexandra-street schoolroom, commencing at seven o'clock.

The Orakci Parliament, instituted a year ago by the chief Pauls, meets again ou the 17th of March next, when representatives from all the Northern tribes will be present.

Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the week ending Satur day, January 24, 1880 :—Remained last return, 89: admitted siuce, 14; discharged, 11; died, 2 ; remaining, 90. Males, 75 ; females, 15. Arrangement of cases: zymotic, 19; constitutional, 8; local, 41; developsiental, 15 ; violent, 7. Two deaths occurred, viz., (1) J. N., male, aged 20 years, on the 18th inst., of typhoid fever; (2) A. N., female, aged CO years, on the lSth iust., of heart disease.

The Free Methodist District Meeting continued its sittings this morning. The meeting commenced by singing and prayer. The minutes of Saturday's meeting were thon read and confirmed. A number of minor matters having been disposed of, the prospective giants to the dependent Circuits were decided upon, after which the list of statious was read a third time and con firmed :—Addingtou, Joseph White ; Auck land, Robert Taylor; Christchurch, Edward O. Perry ; Malvern, Napier, Charles l'euny; Oxford, llcnry Robert Wilkinson; Kangiuu; Samuel Macfurlane ; Kccfton, John Parkin; Waipanui and Woodvillc, John Thcsly Waiboys ; Wellington, Harry Blake Redstone; Wcstport, Thomas Hodgson; A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman and secretary for their ser vices. The minutes were confirmed and the meeting closed at 2.30 p.m.

We call special attention to the races in Ellcrslio Gardens, to be held on the 31st inst. A number of valuable trophies will be presented to successful competitors, in cluding £5, first prize, and £1, second [in the two miles race ; and a splendid silver cup and a money prize for* the iirst and second in the Trotting Match Handicap. Mr H. Brenan, of the Ellerslie Hotel has every accommodation for visitors, and will furnish information respectiug the races. Entries received until "Wednesday, tho2Sth iust.

Messrs R. R. Hunt and E. White, ntlt Heron and White were the successful .tenderers for Waiknto contract |6f the jjVaikato-Thamcs railway, at £9,930.';, The error, Tg^the telegram occurred invtrans missibu. :., g& ; The latest sensation in America i 3 a n Indian female lecturer named Winnemucca, whd is siid-to be a brilliant orator, speak ing EjiglißJKfluently. Will MrjDeLias take the hmt'airid' trot out a lecturjng wahine? It wottldJ'Jbe a novelty at least;;

-"Tie first meeting of creditors iii the estate of Herbert Wilson, carpenter, of Auckland, was held this morning at the Supreme Court, Mr Bevan being in the chair. The liabilities were shown to amount to £223 -18»,and.~ ; tka assets to £163. Mr Thos.. Mcffarlane was elected trustee. The Mammoth Minstrels repeated their programme of music and mirth, on Saturday evening to a .good, house.,-. Several of the songs were heartily encored, while witti cisms and sketches were throughout en joyed. An entire change of programme is announced for to-night. We would remind lovers of minstrelsey and nigger funnyisnis that this is the fast week of the Troupe's stay in Auckland, so that the number of opportunities of witnessing their very effective performances is limited.

Rev. B. T. Dudley atteuded yesterday at the Insurance Buildings tor the purpose of conducting the Sunday morning service instituted for seamen, but no person being present Mr Dudley retraced his steps to the parish of St. Sepulchre's.

The members of the Fun aud Frolic Troupe closed their season at the Albert Hall on Saturday evening. The programme was the same as on the previous evening. We understand that the troupe intend visit ing the Bay of Islands and Kawakawa, where they will perform for a week, and subsequently trip onward to other settle ments of the North Island. Their enter tainments in this city, though not fully attended, have given pleasure and satisfac tion. " Ettie' is certainly of the first order in the trapezian line.

The "South Canterbury Times" says : — "A rc3ent traveller in California describes the social condition of the country as slightly anarchical. Not only does everyone do what is right in his own eyes, but ex presses himself very strongly—and generally in bullets—against whatever displeases him that is done by others. In a church—for there arc churches—which our traveller chanced to visit, he noticed this touching appeal printed in large type upon the organ loft—" It is requested that you will not shoot at the organist. He doen his best."

"Hydropathy in the Household" is the title of a useful littic book just issued by Professor Frascr, the popular lecturer on phrenological and physiological subjects, calculated to improve the health and morals of the people. The price of the work places it within the reach of nil persons. It does not profess to deal largely with tho various diseases of which it trout.", but, in tho language of tho author, it is " a simple adaptation of hydropathic principles, aud treatment to a number of common disorders of the human body." The bunk is divided into seven chapters ; theory, balhs, compresses, causes of general and local diheaso, treatment, miscellaneous complaints*, and health, with rules for bathing. These chapters include some lifty sections, pertaining to physical diseases, which uro explained simply and clearly; with.the remedies and modes of application. A copious index is furnished ut the end.

To the Editor : Sir, —Being anxious to riiako myself 'acquainted' With the origin and modus oporandi of the New York Taminan ey King, I shall feel obliged by your in forming me iv what book, periodical, or newspaper the desired ■information may be obtained.—l am, &c , NiRJIO. —[VVe do not know of any history other than those which appeared in the newspapers at tho time of tho exposure of the frauds. The modus opcrandi of tho ring was very simple. They first of all, by workingthc elections, >;ot the control of city affairs entirely into their own hands, aud then launched out into the most lavish expenditure on public works, from which the members of the ring reaped very lar^e per centftges. One plan, for example, was to purchase at bogus prices ou city account, part of the purchase money being handed back to Tweed and his confederates by tradesmen who were in collusion with them. A complete rcit;n of conuption was thus established, in which even the judicial bench pirtieipated, A histoiy of what was one of the moat successful swindles worked by means of a popular vote would be an instructive btudy, but we cauuot help our correspondent in his enquiry further than by referring him to tho public journals of a few years ago. Perhaps some o{ pur reader, may afford the required information. — Uu. E.S.]

The first annual session of the Grand Lodge of Loyal United Friends was hold in the Masonic Hall, Newton, on Thursday evening last, when a large number of mem bers were present. A considerable amount of important business was transacted, and t lie several reports and balance-sheet for the year unanimously adopted. The balance-sheet showed the total receipts to bo £45 0s 3d, and expenditure £43 17s Besides this t lie assets, consisting of .«alis able irocils, iS:c., on baud, were shown to be £117 2s 7d, and liabilities £44 Is 3d, being nn exci'ss of assets over liabilities of £73 Is 4d, The Secretary's report .stated that three Lodges had been opened during the year—two in Auckland, and one at Napier —and that there were 134 members at present good on the books. A kick Gift Lodge in connection with the order had also been successfully started for the good of the members in general, and was now in excellent working condition, The following olliccra wcro elected for the ensuing year : R.W.G.M., Bro. G. Warburtou; D.G.M, Bro. J. look ; G. Secretary, Bro. F. Christmas (re-elected) ;G. Treasurer, 15ro. J. G. Jackson ; Assistant-Secretary, Bro. C. Cuappoll; G. Steward, Bro. J. M. Pctrie (re-elected) ; Deputy Steward, Bro. Bennett; Senior Grand Guard, Bro. S. Worms (re-elected); Tyler, Bro. J. Wliite nian ; Lodge Assistauf, Bro. J. N. Hunt. Messrs Dorrington, Barnes, and Warburton were elected trustees. At the conclusion of tho election, the impressive ceremony of in stallation was performed by the retiring K.W.G.M., Bro. Jas. Con, assisted by Bro. Pelric as Steward. During the evening a handsome presentation was made, in the shape of a valuable tea and coffee service, to the retiring R.W.G.M., ior services ren dered during the year.

The following is the weather report for week ending Saturday, 24th January, ISSO : Weather very bright, with hot days nnd cool nights, reducing mean temperature, below that of an average in January. Barometer high, with light vrind and no rain. JrJarometer 'highest on night of Saturday (17th) 30.123 ; lowest on night of Monday (19th) 29.988; mean, 30.071; or more than 1$ tenths above the 15 year's average for January. Mean day tempera ture, 76.8; and highest, 79.5 on 19th; mean night, 57.3 ; and lowest, 54 5 on 18th ; approximate litean, 67.0. This is almost identical witlr that of last week, in which the day avcrago was four degrees lower, and the night average nearly the same •; amount '. higher ; shewing that, averages by themselves give often a very imperfect idea of climates Sun heat on Friday 85.9 ; and average 55.0. Rain, none here, though dull on Friday evening, and possibly raining at no great distance. Wind light.from S.W. and S. the entire week. Highest observed velocity 14.', miles at 9 0 a,m. of Thursday 22nd. Little cloud throughout the week. Bather more in the early morning than through the day.—E. B. Dickson, Government Observatory.

Tlic concert and Minstrel performance, which is advertised to take place to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, in St. James Hall, Wellington-fitreet, promises to be in every respect a great success. The large number of ticitcts already issued, and -the still cxisting demand, wpuld apparently guar antee a very large attendance. The Minstrels are all well versed in their res pective part«, botli as regards musical per formances and amusing antics. The pro gramme sets forth a large number of good songs of a choice description, which, in the hands of these performers, will surely provo both interesting and amusing. Among the songs we notice " What an Afternoon," a comic song (by Mr C. Hannkin) ; "The Golden Stair," K. Drummond; " Sweet Chiming Bells," by Parish; "Save Your ICisse?," J. McCoskrie; " The Vacant Chair," "Whisper Softly," " The Orphans Prayer/ "SaryAnu," and several others. The Minstrels are, under the management of Mr Alex. Smith, 'whose well-known abilities will ensure amuseuieut iti that respect, and Messrs J. Porker and C. Franklin.will goon the corners. Frank lin we have seen before, and he seldom fails to keep his audience in humour. The other makes his first appearance on this oc casion, but promises to do well. The en tertainment will be iti two parts, the first consisting of the minstrel entertainment, and the second a concert, in which several ladies and gentlemen, will siug appropriate selections of music, and Mr A, Smith will appear with one of his popular recitations. The orchestra, judging from the performers, will afford a musical treat to those who have a taste for that species of amusement, and altogethei the entertainment promises to come quite up to the most ardent expec tations of the promoters. The curtain rises punctually at & o'clock, doors being open at half-past 7.

To the Editor : Sir;—ls .there tti be no " duck hunt" at the anniial regatta? Who ever heard of a regatta without one ?

Mr li. Arthur notifies that he will offer for sale at his mart to-morrow (Tuesday) a number of valuable allotments situated in Carlton and Park Roads, the property Of the Rev H. H. Lawry. A large portion of the land ia in a high state of cultivation, many parts studded with orange, lemon, loquat, peach and other fruit trees. The terms are easy, and may be had, with other particulars, of Mr K. Arthur, the auctioneer, Queen-stroet.

The Latter Day Saints held two services yesterday in the Temperance Hall, one in the afternoon and the other in the evening. The speakers were Brothers Lovensen and Pearce. The audiences were not so larfe as on the previous Sunday, and only one elderly lady was present, who seemed to pay "great attention to the Mormon Teachers.

The Rev Mr Sidey, moderator of the Northern Presbyterian Church, in his address to the Synod of Otago said:—"l belie\e there lies a reason for the union of the Northern aud Southern Churches which it would be diflicult to exaggerate.: We should be ourselves even in our politics. And what hinders the union if there be so many tw it ? I believe some of the Otago brethem imagine there would be a loss of prestige, and interest, and importance in their own borders if this union were carried forward. A loss prestige and i mportance where they are asked to surrender nothing ? I confess I krjow not where or how. In my way of looking at it there could be nothing but gain, and great gain to all parties, and most of all to Otago."

A united Templar meeting was held in the Alexandra-street schoolroom on Satur day evening, the various Lodges being represented. The meeting opened at 8.15 p.m. Bro. Willcox, Sir Henry Havelock Lodge, was voted to the chair. Bro. Dines, Pioneer Lodge, was then elected as Secre tary to the meeting. It was agreed that all Good Templars that could attend should be present at the Demonstration on the 29th, that one set of officers be elected for the occasion ; that they meet at the Temperance Hall at 8.30 a.m. on the 29th, and that they accept the oiler of the Sir Henry Haveleck Lodge to use their regalia for the occasion. The election of ollicers resulted as follows : P. W.C.T., Bro. Woodrufte. Pioneer Lodge; W.C.T., Bro. Willcox, Sir H. H. Lodge; W.V.T., Bro Piper, Star of Newton Lodge; W.S., Bro. Philpott, Star of Newton Lodge ; W.F.S., Bro. Lye, Sir Henry Havelock Lodge; W.C., Bro. Bell, Pioneer Lodge; W.M., Bio. Dines, Pioneer Lodge ; W.T., 15ro. Jenkins, Star of Newton; 1.G., Bro. Dorkins, Sir Jlenry Havelock Lodge ; 0.G., Bro. Mnrsdeu, Sir Henry Havelock Lodge. It was then explained that the Good Tem plars would not have a very largo muster on the 29th. because most of the members belong to Benefit Societies. The secretary, Ilro. Dines, was instructed to insert au ad vertisement culling the members together on the 29th. The meeting cloned at 9p. m. with a rote of thanks to the Chairman.

Tho childrcu attending the Waiotahi dis trict schools proceeded to Tararu Gardens on Friday i 23rd January, for their annual school feast. There were upwards of COO childreu in attendance, accompanied l>y the teachers of the diifercnt schools. The prizes which were won at the Christmas examinations were brought forward by the hend teachers—Mr G. N. Phillips, Mr A. Colhoun, Mr Morgan, and Mrs McManus, and presented by the Mayoress, Mrs Ehren fried. Mr H. C. Lawlor (the chairman), and Messrs T. Rawdon, A. Butler, and T. Schofield, members of the Committee) did all that lay in their power for the amuse ment of tho children. Mr H. C. Lawlor addressed the scholars and parents at the completion of the distribution of the prizes, and called for three cheers for Mrs Ehrenfrcid, which were heartily given, the echoes rcsoundiDg from the surrounding hills of Thames. The teachers and committee were also cheered, and the children, all eager to see their teachers after the holidays, showed^ their affection by bringing them bouquets and other little presents. A dejeuner was given at 12.30, and tea at 4 p.m., after which the carriages which brought the scholars out to the gardens, took them on their return trip home.—[CoiIRKSPOK DOT.]

A meeting of Court Eureka, A.0.F., will be held this evening iv the Alexandra street school-room, for tho purpose of nominating new olUccm, and other busi ness.

Theatre Royal.

LAST NIGHT OF H. M. PINAFORE,

" Pinafork" was reproduced at tho Theatre Royal on Saturday evening by the Riccardi Opera Company. There was a good house, niul tho performance was a very satisfactory one.

Mr Macdonald, agent for Mr J. C. Wil liamson and Messrs Gilbert and Sullivan, has succeeded in obtaining a recognition of his right in 11. M. Pinaforo, and payment of author's fees by the Riccardi Company, who produce the opera for the Inst time to-night. By advertisement in another column he warns all persons against infring ing the rights of his principals. "Pinafore" will, therefore, be performed by the Com pauy for the last time to-night, vrhon no doubt there will be a good house.

Remarkable Discovery at Mangonui.

A HKMAiiKAiiU! discovory has recently been made near Mangonui. iVoar Capo Kara kuro, a long peninsula stretches out into Doubtless Bay, with several large sandhills on it. Mr Brodie for sometime lived on this peninsula. Recent gales have blown away one ,of tho sandhills, aud left to view a great heap of bones, and the remains of a house. Near the door is a skeleton with its arm under its head. The natives know nothing of it and have no traditiou of a settlement or burying-placc there, and it has been conjectured that further examination may show that the remains arc those of a race inhabiting the island prior to tho Maorioa. At anyrate tho sand hill has stood there within the recollection of the oldest inhabitant, and the uncovering of these bones beneath it attest their great age, nnd lend a special interest to the discovery from a scientific point of view.

DISTRICT COURT.— This Day.

(Before His Honor Judge Macdonald), UNDEFENDED CASES.

In the following cages the defendants failed to appear, and judgments consequently went by default :—

T. and T. Morrison v. Henry B. Storey. Claim, £29 2s 3d on promissory notes. Mr A. E. Whitaker appeared for the plaintiffs. Moses Montague v. Win. Smith. Claim, £37 17a on a cheque. Mr T. Cooper, jun., appeared for the plaitiff.

John Lapham v. Goodenough G. M. Co. Claim £44, balance of account. Mr Tyler for the plaintiff.

DEFENDED CASES.

Alfred A. Prccce v. Robert Cashniore. Claim, £41 18s, balance of accouut. Mr Tyler appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr T. Cooper, jun., for the defendant.

Mr Tyler taid that he was obliged to ask for an adjournment. The plaintiffs occupa tion was of such a character as to necessi tate his travelling about tho country, and as he only returned to Auckland on Satur day evening, he was not of courso prepared for the trial.

Mr Cooper said that lie would not oppose the adjournment, on payment of the neces sary fees. These were allowed aud the case was, therefore, adjourned till next day. Same v. Same.—Claim £29 4s for services rendered. The same lawyers appeared in this case as in the last, and it was also ad journed till next court-day.

A similar adjournment was made of the case of Jas. B. Grahame v. W. H. Stoddart upon the application of the plaintiffs solicitor (Mr Keetley.) The claim is £61 7js 6'd on a promissory note. This being all the business, the Court rose.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

Januaky 26. ISSO. Bank.of New Zealand—Buyers. £17 10a National Bank—Sellers, 635. Colonial Bank— Buyers, 12s Gd. Now Zoaluml Insurance—Buyers, 12s Gd. South British Insurance— Sellors, 10s National Insurance— Buyers, lfls. Uniou Insurance—Buyers, lls. Colonial Bank—Sellors, 7s. Auokland Gas Co.—Buj ere, £810«. N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Co.—Bos; Buyers, 77s 6d, Bay of Islands Coal Co.—Sellers, £7 Alburnia-078 6d to 995; Buy ere, D2g Gd; sel lers, Hss. Moanatairl—Buyers, 52s Gd ; sellers, 52s Cure—Buyers, Is. Calodouian—Buyers, 21a Thames—Sellers, 27s 6d Kurunul Hill—GsGd; buyers, G3 6d ; sellers, 7s. Qucuu of Beauty—Sellers, 7a. 1,0 al Oak—Ss; So.lers, 10s. Old Whnu—Buyers, 78s ; Bollora, 82s Gd. Joseph Newman, Chairman,

CABLE NEWS.

PfiESS ASSOCIATION*

EUROPEAN.

Mr Bright on Ireland. LONbOfr January 2& Mr Bright delivered an important address at Birmingham, in which he dealt with the question of the agrarian troubles in Ireland, and advocated revision of the land laws in Ireland. Governorship of Western Australia. LONDON. January 24. Sir W. G. F. Robinson, K.l\M.Gw, late of the Straits Settlements, has been appointed to succeed Major- General Sir Henry St. George Ord, K.C.M.G., in the Governorship of Western Australia, and Her Majesty the Queen has approved of the appointment. Austria and the Melbourne Exhibition. Austria will exhibit largely at the Melbourne Exhibition. The Colonial Empire. LONDON. January 23. Mr Brasscy delivered a speech before the Bradford Chamber af Commerce upon the Colonial Empire, and com mented upon the value of the great increase of trade which the colonies wero causing. He spoke of the colonies as a splendid field for la bourers and small capitalists, and con demned the remissness of England in not providing for their defence, Coaling stations wereurgently required, and also dock accomodation for war vessels. He eulogised the recent action of Victoria in providing for her own defence, and advocated a feudal council between England and the colonies. LONDON. January 23. General ScobollofF succeeds General Tcrguksoff in Asia. English Press on Victorian Constitutional Beform. LONDON. January 24. The " Spectator" warns the public against relying on the violent diatribes in the " Times," and a Melbourne writer reiterates his approval of the nominee system to restrain the Council's power as tho only means of maintaining a democratic constitution. The " Satur day Review" admits that modifying power in the Constitution of the Council is necessary, but regrets that modifica tion in the Upper House is wanting. It opposes Mr Berry's scheme as need lessly revolutionary.

The Flour Market.

LONDON.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLE OR AMS.J

January 23. Thrcc-per-cent consols, 9S£. Adelaide wheat, per 4961b5, ex warehouse, 58s 6d; Adelaide Hour, per 2891b5, ex warehouse, 425. Australian tallow is unchanged. West Australian Governor ship. Sir Henry Bulwer, Lieut.-Governor of Natal, has been appoiuted Governor of Western Australia. The South American "War. NEW YORK. January 23. It is currently reported here that the English Government have decided to inter vene in the war between Chili and Peru. New Zealand Securities- LONDON, January 24. The live per cent New Zealand 10-40 loan is quoted at 103. Wheat, 57s to 58s. The Irish Famine. The distress throughout Ireland is in creasing, and universal appeals for relief arc being made. The Turkestan "War. ST. PETERSBURG. Jauuary 24. The Russian Government have given an official denial to their rumoured defeat and aoandonment of Tchiskislar. Austrian Exhibits at Mel bourne. VIENIsEA, Jauuary 24. Austria is co-operating with the Mel bourne International Exhibition Com missioners, and she will be a large exhibi tor.

AUSTRALIAN.

IREUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS. | MELBOURNE. Sunday. OmTUAßY.—Captain* Femnire of tho Taujorc.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq , R.M.) INEBRIATES. Four men were charged with drunken ness and fined. Michael Quinn, being an habitual druukard, was sent to gaol for seven days. THE WRONG ROAD. James Beagstone was charged with absconding from the Industrial Home on the 19th inst., also with tho larceny of S knives, value Bs, the property of Thomas Taylor; also with stealing a telescope, value 40s, the property of John Stickley. Sub-Inspector Pardy said Mr Stickley did not wish to have the boy sent to gaol if it could be avoided. There were two other boys at large equally Ruilty. The prisoner was tho younger of the three, and they induced the prisoner to- steal the things while they waited outside. The police arc hunting for the boys, who arc hiding in the scrub at Orakei. The prisoner was remanded until Friday next. i ALLEGED FRADD. Win. A. Baker again appeared on a charge of obtaining the sum of £4 19s, of George W. Hardwick of Shortland-strcet, by false representations on.the 19th inst. Mr S. Hesketh appeared in defence and stated the circumstances, endeavouring to show that there was no fraudulent intent. The defendant owed Mr Hardwick £2 Is for goods, aud he offered a cheque for £7 in payment, and received the difference, £4 19s. Tho defendant had au account at the Colonial Bank, and had the cheque been presented , to-day, it would have been met. He held therefore that there was no fraudulent intent, and he hoped his Wor ship uudcr iho circumstances would give the defendant tho benefit of the doubt. His Worship said he must hear the evid ence before giving his_ decision. Gco. Wm. Hardwick, grocer, of Short land-strcrt, stated tho simple facts as al ready narrated. . James Dalglcish, accountant at the Colonial Bank, deposed to the presentation of the cheque. There were no effects. De fendaut had no account at the Bank, but funds had since becu placed to his credit in the^Bank sufficient to meet the cheque. Constable Strathoru deposed to making the arrest, His Worship having duly considered the case, said it was at least a very foolish act, he would, however, give defendant the benefit of the doubt. Discharged. NEGLECT OF PARENTAL DOTY. James Whorskey was called on a charge of failing to contribute towards the support of bis child in the Industrial Home. Tho defendant did not put in an appear ance. It was shown that the summons had not been served upon Whorskey, and the case was held over for a few days.

• Oddfellows of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge will meet this evening in the lodfe room of the Young Mcu's Christian Associa tion ; Lome-street Hall being en"a«ed by the Minstrols, The animal meeting of the Working Men's Club will be held this eveniug, when the report and financial statement will be read, and officers for the ensuing year elected. We notice that this Club is in a veiy satisfactory condition. The English have presented Cetewayo's wives with concertinas. Isandula is to be aveuged. Oh, unhappy King.

Regatta Notes.

THE interest felt *jr the general public in the Auckland Regatta of 1380, which takes place on Thursday next, is considerably greater than that on previous occasions of a Eirailar nature in this part It is the opinion of some that those more immed iately connected with the shipping business of Auckland are the only persona who take ail interest in our annual aqtiatic contests, but for evidence to disprove this w« have only to observe to what extent the feeling of interest in the forthcoming regatta has taken hold of the public mind. During the last week, the expected victories' of boats which have won a reputation for smart sail ing, and the probabilities of their being beaten by others, the sailing capabilities of which are less widely known, have been very interesting subjects of conversation even outside the ordinary "sporting circles. The fresh north-easterly breeze winch was blowing oh Saturday afternoon brought out a number of intending competitors in the Bailing races for yachts and open boats, but our "yrichtiog fleet" Was not by any means so well represented as might have been anticipated. A satisfactory reitson is given in the fact that the greater proportion are now beached and ia course of prepar ation for the contests in which they are expected to appear. The boats which did "show forth" on Saturday afternoon were watched from the wharves and other points of vantage with very strong interest, and their performances—both in sailing before, and on the wind—were narrowly criticised. The Toy and the Alert attracted most attention, there being a desire on the part of many interested parties to see how they would act with their new suits of sails. The stiff north-easterly which prevailed yesterday exercised a very deterrent effect upon the boats, and hardly more than half-a-dozen were to be seen " scudding" about the harbour. One good effect of the still'breeze yesterday, however, was to briug in a considerable number of coasting crafts which have been lying at the various timber mills and coal mines along the coast for some days past, owing to the light winds and calms which have been pre valent. Of those which arrived the schooner Transit was undoubtedly the onemostcage ly looked for. The race in which she ia ex pected to assume a prominent part is engaging even more attention that any other, and her absence would have caused no small amount of disappointment. It is now anticipated that the entries for the majority of the events -will be very numer ous indeed, and greatly in excess of thote of previous years. The rowing races, how ever, will, it is anticipated, be to some extent a failure. We have now good authority for saying that the White brothers will not come, from Mercury Bay to contest the outriggers' race, the reason given_ by them beiug that the prize is not sufficient to cover the expenses of the trip. This is very unfortunate for the Thames crew, which has been in constant training for some time past, and which had made arrangements for coming to Auckland to contest the event. It has been represented to us that several crews from Auckland would annually con test the race, but they have not the means at their disposal with which to purchase an outrigger. Our professional oaremen, as a rule, are all boatmen, sailors, or fishermen, and to them the amount neces sary for an outrigger could not be spared from their weekly earnings. Probably this matter will be taken in hand by one of our Rowing Club 3, or by some gentlemen who might be willing to afford assistance in the direction indicated.

From time to time we have given infor mation regarding the probable starters in the various races. Since then, some intend ing competitors have, from various causes, retired from the field. The entries expected, so far as they are yet known, will be found in the following remarks on the various races:—

Champion Schooner Race.

It is now more than probable that this event will bring to the starting point the best representation of our trading fleet that it has been the duty or privilege of the starter at any previous Kegatta to send off. That Auckland possesses a fleet of trading vessels, locally built and owned, that will compare very favourably indeed, both in respect of number and speed, with that of any other port in these colonies, is a well known fact, and one of which we may very justly feel proud. The inequality in the time allowance for tonnage and rig in past years prevented any considerable number of vessels from starting in the schooner race, but the alteration of the rule referring to time allowances at the last annual meeting of the Kegatta Club was a moßt judicious act, and that its effect has been very marked is instanced by the large number of vessels which intend to enter for the race this year. These are expected to include the Sybil, Howard, Borcalis, Caledonia, Mazeppa, Fleetwing, Elsinore, Adah (ketch), Transit, Annie Wilson, Mary Anderson, and Norval. It appears that we were mis informed regarding the Mazeppa. The owner did not refuse to allow her to enter, and his permission had not even been asked at the time when the report referred to was current. The Agnes Donald and Mcdora, the former daily expected from Lcvuka and the latter from Awanui, will both be entered should they arrive here iv time ; while the Flirt is also spoken of as likely to start. Several other schooners nndbrigantines now due, may be expected to enter in this race if they can only make the port to-morrow or early on Wednesday. The Transit (present champion) is the first favourite, with the Mazeppa and Annie Wilson about even for the second place. Many of the backers of the latter vessel sup port lier on account of the reputation which her builder has gained. The Caledonia is also greatly fancied.

Large Cotter Rack.

This event i 8 expected to bring out a con siderable number of entries, although only a few vessels have yet declared their inten tion to compete This is probably due to the uncertainty whether they can get to port in time, 'i he Sovereign of the Seas, Leo, Three Brothers, Rangatira, Mercury; Lizzie and Fannie are all looked upon as certain to start; while the Paku and Cham pion will enter the list* if they cau get back to port sufficiently early to enable them to prepare themselves, 'ihc Bangatira and Fannie are the favourites, with the Sove reign of the Seas well up. The Leo and Mercury are also looked upon as very likely boats, aud should there be much beating to windward in the race, the former is ex pected to show qualities of a superior nature.

Second Class Yachts,

This will very probably be one of the most interesting contests of tho day. The entries arc expected to include the Lala, Jessie Logan, Mary, Flying Fish, Bertha, Whisper, Pukerua, Coluniba, Glance, Neva, Richard's new boat, Who'd Have 1 hought It, and Nellie, besides various others. It is doubtful whether the Arrow (Clare's new bilge-board boat) will be allowed in on the. grounds already stated in the "Regatta Notes," but it is to be hoped that some arrangement will be made amongst the OAvneis of tho other boats by which isho can compete. Whore none of those entered are keel boats, it is a pity that they are not allowed to work their centre-boards as they please. They would thus be placed on equal terms with each other ; but, of couise, if the entries were to include.keel boats, the cage would be entirely different. At Lhc present time the Lala and the Jessie Logan are nearly evenly backed, the Lala having slightly the ad vantage. The Flying Fish and Glance are also fairly backed, but odds are. allowed against those mentioned. The Thames people have great faith in the Whisper, and arc confident that she will be the winner.

Smaller Cuttek Race,

It is anticipated that the entries for this race also will be numerous, but all intending competitors will not be known uutil to morrow night. The Wanderer, Henry. Jiuphemia, Wave, Mahurangi, Katerina, Borrowdale, Catherine, Australian, Mata kaua, and Leo are expected to enter. The Wanderer is a strong favourite, aud the liuphemia at pieseut appears to be most favoured for second place.

Open Sailing Boats—all Comers.

Although the cutties for this race are not expected to be numerous, the contest will, doubtless,be a most excitiug one. Bailey's loy and Jones' Alert will both be entered and the Pcmbroke,KingMapere,UP,Comet, and several others, are spoken of as likely to compete. All the iuterest, however, lies m the race between the celebrated opponents Toy and Alert, These boats have met again and again, but neither wi'l admit the superiority of the other. They liaveboth been supplied with magnincent spreads of can vass, and they are now in reality rWod as yachts, with mainsail.gaff-topsail, jibs and Jib-staysail. Betting on the result is very even indeed, the Toy being, if anything, slightly the favourite. Ponsonby people however back the Alert strongly, while the North bhoreites pin their faith to the Toy and are confident ot her success.

Fibst Class Yachts,

Considerable interest also centres in this race, wnich promises to be a very exciting one. Amongst the boats which are con* Bidercd likely to enter are Isaac's Thetis, btodarts feabrina, Bailey's Sinking Fund, Albania s Volante, Naval Brigade pinnace Victory Maori boat No Name, ami the Hit-or-Mis.« The Thetis is the favourite, with the Sinking Fund most fancied for second place.

Second Ciass Open Sailing Boats In this race the entries may be expected toanclude the Alert, Nymphe, Pastime Swindle, and one or two others 5 but, in any case, the field will not be a large one. Bet- * tibg J8 very even on the first thrtc. the Nymphs being slightly the favourite with some, while others fancy the Pastime. ■ Eerst Class Open Boats, Amongst thei starters in this race we 1 I expect" to see .the Mabel, Margaret, Tom Boy, and ;a-new' boat now being built in ' ! I'fiicial Bay. It is said the owner of the Sia Will Hot. «htcr her, but we trust this is not the case. Earquhar's Mabel is a strone favourite, and the fact that she will be sailed by Hunt has given confidence to her backers. The Margaret is also looked upon as likely to prove a dangerous opponent. : Amateur Rowing Races. The races for ama'eurs (members of i Rowing Clubs) will very probaoly fall ; through, owing to the fact that the North Shore Club does not intend sending crews That this is very discreditable to the Club at our marine suburb is patent to all, siii we trust that even yet crews will cmjg forward to uphold the honour of the dig. jjj trict, which has hitherto held a high rcpn. ;; tation for rowing prowess. We would sag. . gest that at the next annual meeting of the ' Mowing Club the definition of "anuientt should he discussed and the line now drawn be widened. At present only those who are not employed in any manual labour a come within the meaning of the term and all others are placed on an equality with those who follow the calling, of seamen, and who arc therefore ac- m customed to the use of oars. As an in- i stance of the dissatisfaction which has arisen in consequence of this definition, we would instauce the case of the winning crew in the senior race at the last annual regatta, iaj| The boat was disqualified, because one of the crew was a sadler, and another a pattern maker, and we understand that the decision of the Regatta Committee on the subject caused a number of the members of onfc Rowing Club to withdraw. Pkofessional Bowing Races. The foreign goiDg vessels gigs, and coast ing vessels gigs, should be largely represen- | ted in their respective races. The Dingy Race should also draw sufficient entries, but it is very doubtful whether the Scullers Race will do so. The Man o' War Cutter and - Outrigger's races arc expected to fall through. Bakgeßace. For this event, it is expected ihat about seven entries, including the Ghost, Maka- Wt . - rau, Kauri, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lagoon, and a new one now at the Thames t will start. The Makarau is the favourite for first place, while the Lake Suporior-ig h also well'supported. | ■-.". ; New Yacht. ' ', A new yacht named the Jessie Lo^an was '■/, launched at North Shore on Saturday after- I noon. She has been built by Mr Logan-«f i the North Shore on approved lines, andshe is intended to compete in the smaller yajjht *§|' race at the forthcoming regatta. Hiir tonnage is about 5J tons. She is diagonal built, and is supplied with a solid braw. ■ centre-board. She is built on a veryprctjjy -« mode), and is most handsomely fitted up. si Her lines indicate fast sailing. She has a five entrance, and is very clean aft. H?r M general appearance reflects considerable credit upon Mr Logan, the builder. Site f|l will be fitted out at once, and will he made ' ready iv time for the regatta. _ ~..;,, Entries for all events will he received by Mr J. Marshall, hon. secretary, at the Cos mopolitan Hotel, between the hours of eight 1 ana ten o'clock to-morrow evehing. , Mr R. Yates, of Paruell, has signified his intention of presenting a champion" flag lo the winner of the race, for trading vessels under 25 tons. •/. '.': MANUKAU.

THE SAILING BOATS AND - KEGATTA. /

(To the Editor of the Stab. ) ; t I Sir,—l have for many years been a sub scriber, to the funds of the Kegatta Club, and take a great interest in its actions. I observe from your Eegattanotesthatyouare * constantly agitating the question of the open boat race, and some of your readers might possibly think that you do not ap prove the action of the club in making a rule with respect to the size of open boats, : I would ask them to remember that the "rale 1! was found to meet the wishes of a great number of boat owners, and is a rule that; I ' | trust will in future be strictly adhered to. E It may perhaps now be a hardship to a lew !| who own boats not within the rule, but I 1 have little sympathy with them. Whence I Brothers was champion it was found possible to beat her only by building a bigger boat, I and the committee were cajoled into altering | this race which for several years was wißely || limited to boats of a certain tize. An open' ]| sailing boat ought to be also a rowing boat, but. neither the Toy, Alert, or Volante ' could conveniently be rowed with oars. Such boats as the Toy and Alert ought to'be decked, and I have heard the owners of both of them express a similar opinion. > . With respect to the rowing races I have , heard an opinion expressed that three Jof >j| these events will not come oIT. In the ; i Champion Scullers Kace it is believed there '■ will not be sufficient competitors to warrant the Committee to start it. Now this is a great | pity and I sincerely trust that the Committee will see their way to enable some oarsman p or jin.'thl. r to claim the .championship for ISSO. If once it becomes known that at the last, moment an advertised event will possibly not come off for such a reason as ' the foregoing, it will militate considerably against the chances of getting it otf on a ; succeeding year. If there is one man who has gone to the expense of getting a boat, aud is ready to row, I consider he ought to - row and claim the cbatnpionship; ' With respect to the two amateur races I much regret the mle which requins that three clubs be represented. Th • opi ration of this may possibly be to deb.ir tho public from witucssing a really gord cjntest be tween two clubs. In both events tho Auckland hare "all they cas do" to beat the Ponsonby, and I am quite willing tago j| a pound or two thai, the A.X.C. cannot pull If off both races. ... ; ' Toggle. [We agree with our correspondent in refer ence to the advisability of maintai'ninj; the .' rule limiting the, length, beam, and .depth of sailing boats, but we stUl think that a M race should be made for allcomers under ; 20ft. in length. . Several of those who signed the petition in question, however, . claim that,they asked the Club in making this rule to allow all boats already" biitlt to compete; those above the measurement allowing time. If this is true, an impor tant fact ha» been overlooked by our corres pondent. The boats for which, in our opin ion, a race should be made, arc notJthose - „ like the Toy and Alert, but, boats mncli smaller, which competed in the race Wider 20ft. last year, and which, if sailing against the Toy and Alert, would not hat© tho Slightest chance of winning, even with tuno allowance, unless their opponents trial W,itu some mishap.] ' ;'

Cricket Matches.

AUCKLAND V. OTAHUHU. '\ • The long-looked-f or match came off Salur- ~ day last, and resulted in favour of the ; Kuights of Otahiihu by 93 runs, due toitlie ;: excellent batting of Arueil aud Uowden. The former marked 77, and the latter Day made a fair show, scoring 12. ;0n the Auckland side Robinson made 40, and Smith 4. Cotton uufortunately was bowled out by Porch, without altering tbe score. The totals were : Otahvihu, 157; Auckland, 64. The following wasi the score ;— OfAHCHU. . ' '' A W. Porch bßoblnt on .. .. .. ■• ,5 Arnell stp. Cameron •• U, O Bowdcnb Smith S "" Day (• ot|oat) ■' *| I'-Vfc! S, Hall c Biadon ... •• • & J. Gray c MtiMurdo .. •> ? -■.>■,[ G. Smith b Beale •• t i Colean (run out) ' •• 2■ ;'■; aul(runout) « i > W. Poroh b Bindon J F. Porch b Bindon • J ,:■ Extras ■• Total ... .. .-15T AUCKLAND. „., Cotton bW. Porch .. .. .. •■ -i ? Klndon c N. Porch ,! - Robinson (not out) - i*M Smith (notout) .. •> * \V. Philson > ' , la Cameron Browning j- to bat Malinß I McMurdo J j North Shoke v. Unitkd. The cricketers of the North Shore Club added another victory to their cricketing auuals on Saturday. Although the fis^ 8 : were not ot a commanding character Gaiw scored 20 on the North Shore side,'^ Ivens twenty-one on the other side. >■'">, hands of Mumford and Dufaur appeared to have lost their cunuing, as indicated ffjvc'" iv the list. The totals were : North Store, Paknell v. Epsom. ,; At the close [of this match cheers were ~ given for Parnell, the match having ter minated in favour of the batsman oi J »f" nell. Coleiiian showed up well, and^ man aged dexterously to make 25. >V. t.eor scored 11. The scores of G. Brook and" Heighway were attractive and moon f^c- , , Tntnls • ParnGll. 79 : Epsom, 61, s-WIMrV

Tttfc AtJC&LAND EVENING STAR MONDAY, JANUARY 2& 1880.



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