RING INTELLIGENCE.

rr: tt tv a Tiro 1 This Evening, 1.15 Hiu-I -.i AiKH} To . morrow Morning; 1.51 HUN SET.—This Evening, 6.7 S. 'N RISK.—To-Morrow Morning,6.9 MOON'S AGE.—Fall Moon, 26th 2.1 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING. Klmirandfl, barque, Staples, from Lyttelton

YESIERDAY. Penguin, s.s , Malcolm, from Rus.ell Atalanta. schr-rmo-, Phillips, from Timaru Anno Milbank, p.s., Anderson, from Whangarei

TC-DAi". Te Anau, s.s., Carey, from the South Opotiki, cuUcr, Ncill, from Opotiki

DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY EVENING. Sybil. Rcli., Sinclair, for Society Islands Tran.lt, sch., Garraway, for Tahiti Southern Cro_s, s.s.. He acder, for Gisborne Venus, ketch, for Mercury Bay,

YESTERDAY. V tlith, sch., Huzhc3, for Tonga Kriemhilda, sch., Bathurst, for Whangaroa Fanny Kelly, ketch, McDonald, for Whangnrea Reward, sch., Lawson, from Whangarei

TO-DAY

To Anau, s.s , Carey, for Rus_ell Penguin, s.s., Malcolm, for the South

IMPORTS.

Per To Anau from Melbourne: 9 i casks brandy, 1 caso cigars, 1 case cigarettes. 30 bags sugar, 4 cases. 2 packages. From Hobart Town 3-. cases pres rved frui.. 81 cases ereen fruit. From Dunedin: 1 bale carpet, 49 packages drugs 37 cases, 113pnekages. From Ly ttelton: 1 piano 8 cases, 1 pare.l l'rom Wellington: 1 svag. 9 cases. From Naoier: 9 casks beef, 1 parcel. From Gisborne: 14 casks tnl'ow, 2 cases.

Por Atalanta from Timaru : 400 sacks bone dust.

Per Elmiranda from Lyttelton wool, 19 planks.

937 bal<_s

EXPORTS

Per Transit, for Taheti: 2 cases relined spirits, 1 case haberdashery, 80 bags rice, 12 case? korosine, 10 ma's sugar, 1 package tobacco, 5 boxM tea, 2 hogsheads rum, 10 cases whiskey, 5 cases brandy, 12 cases Geneva, 1 cases drapery and sundries, 1 caso drapery and saddlery, 50 kegs beif, 5 cases ale, i37i pif ces sawn timber, 35 packages doors and sashes, 110 sacks potatoes, s') cases onions, 2 cas-s mouldings, 2 cases iams, 2 discs preserved meats, 1 case matches, 80 tins and 3 coses biscuits, 120 bags flour, 2 cases boots and sbo^s, 2 coils rope, 5 kegs nails, 1 drums oil, 3 tins paint and 2 cases hardware.

Per Southern Cross, for Giscornc :—4 cases brandy. 12 sa"ks charooal,!32bundles monldings, 717 pieces timber, 21 doora, 6 oven. 3 coses s.ilmon, 27 packages, 6 pacEages sashrs. For Napier :2G boxes glass, 8 cases vestas, 10 dozen flower pots, 21 pi'cea architraves, 31 pieces shirting, 18 pile shoes, 6 doors, o bundles mould i r-i, 7 cases furniture, 15 strap-, 46 packages sundries, 50 cases bottled beer. For Wellington : 47 packages sashes, 459 loose doors, 12 glass d.: ore, 762 mats sugar.

Per Penguin —For Tauranga: I box fruit. For Poverty Bay: 5 cases stout, 2 cases. For Napier: 6 packages, 1 case fruit, 26 packages. For Lyttelton : 2 cases. For Dundin: 11 empties, 11 casks cucumbers, 2 cases.

Inwabds Coastwise.—Lagoon from Manaia, with 25.051 feet timber; Saxon from Russell, wth 100 tons coal; Rangatira from Barrier, with 59 tons firewood; Zillah from Thames, with 20,000 feet timber; Mana from Tairua, with 21,1100 feet timber; Medora from Awanui. with 4 tons gam and sundries; Mercury from Tairua, with 22.011 feet limber; Paku from Tairua, with 21,887 feet timber; 26 sacks gum, and 4 hides; Opotiki from Opotiki, with 10 sacks maize, 16 pigs, 20 b_ ga bran, \ ton maize meal, 21 hides, 60 pelts, 3 sacks tillow, _ bale wool; Policeman from Russell, with 84 tons coal; Dream, from Coromandel in ballast; La'io Superior, from Great Barrier, with 10 tons machinery, boiler, and 2000 bricks ; Coralie, or Tairua with 23,000 feet timber.

Outwards Coastwise.. — Rangatira, for Omaha; Zillah, for Thames, with 25 head cattle.

The s.s. Glenelg will arrive tomorrow morn ing from Tauranga.

The schooner Atalanta arrived yesterday from Timaru, with a cargo of honedust. The pasaaeo occupied fourteen days. Northerly and north-easterly wind 3 were experienced till off tho East Capo, and easterly winds subsequently.

Tho barquo Loongana arrived at Hobart Town from this port on tho 17th instant, aftar a passage of ten days.

Tho topsail schooner Sybil, sailed on Saturday evening for Bolobolo, Society Islands, with a general cargo, and ono passenger,—Mr H. Forder.

The ss. Argyle will arrive to-night from Whingarci and Mangapai. She leaves again for the samo ports to-morrow afternoon.

Tho schooner Transit, under charter to Cap tain Garraway, Ift for Tahiti on Saturday afternoon, with a cargo of general merchandize. Passengers:—Mrsl Garraway, Messrs J. Knapp nnd J. Jenkins.

Tho s.s. Southern Cross left on Saturday after noon for Gisborne, Napier, Welling.on and Lytleton.

Tho schooner Edith left for Tonga yesterday morning, with a f'lll general cargo. Mr. it, Forder proceeded by her aa a passenger.

The s s. Penguin arrived yesterday morning from Ru sell, with cargo and tho follow'ng pa- sengeis:—Mr and Mrs Shelton, Messrs Wil kinson (2), Earle, and ten others.

Tho s.s. Penguin sailed for Fast Coast and Southern porta at a late hoar this afternoon, with the following passengers:—l auranga : Mr and Mrs Hats. Mrs Brownlaw, Miss Brownlaw, Miss Moore. Messrs D. Moore, M. C. Moore, J_ondon, Brookfleld, Dalz'el, Knight, Mr and Mr3 Brett, Mr Bennett, Mrand Mrs Price. Gls horno: Messrs Huxloy, J. Mellington, F. Mars den. Napier :Mr Eraser. Wellington: S. H. Cox, Mr and Miss Oox. Lyttelton :T. H. Hall/ 11. S. Hall. Dunedin : Mr Fitzsimons.

Tho barque Elmiranda arrived from Lyttelton on Saturday evening, in order to complete her loaning for Now York.

All RIVAL OF THE UNION COMPANY'S NEW STEAMSHIP TE ANAU.

Tho s.s. To Anau, the most recent addition to tho Union Company's flno fleet of steamships, arrived from Melbourne, via Southern and Kast Coast ports, shortly after eight o'clock this morning, Tho paEsago from Gisborne was therefore a good ono, having occupied only twenty-throe hours and twenty minutes. The distance from that port is 308 miles, so that tho average was over thirteen knots per hour. When tho steamer camo along ado the Queen Street Wharf, she was hoarded by a number ot persons desirous of inspecting her, and crowds were shown over tho steamer during the course of the day. The visitors were unanimous in their expressions of pleaßue with the fine vessel, and our old friend, Captain Carey, and his officers were congratulated on all sides on having the command of Buch a fine steam shipjas the Te Anau. Captain Carey is ono of the most popular and well-known skippers In the Company's service, and his friends will he pleased to hear of his having been appointed to the position ot captain ot this fine vessel. We understand that captain Carey was very ill from the effects of a severe cold. He has now, however, recovered his former good health, and is as hale and hearty as ever. The Te Anau takes her name from one of tho lakes in the Otago Dis trict, In appearance she is not altogether un like tho Botomahana, the only perceivable difference b^ing that her stem is straight. She has also fuller lines, which gives her a larger carrying capacity than her sister boat. Tha Melbourne " Argus " contains the follow ing notice of the steamer and her voyage from Kngland :— " The fleet of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, which is rapidly becoming one of the most extensive and well-appointed in tho southern hemisphere, has received another notable addition in tho shape of tho Te Anan, which arrived yesterday from Glasgow, after a very fine passage. Tho Te Anau is not quite so large as the Rotomahana, hut her model is equally pleasing, and in almost all respects she is a sister vessel. The yiloon is fitted in the same style of luxury and comfort, and with the exception that there is one state room less on either side, no difference is perceptible. Tbe ladies'saloon has apparently had more atten tion bestowed on its attornment, Dut in so far as-solid comfort is concer__ecl, both vessels have lelt very little to ho desired. In the main saloon there is bcr:hing space for 110 passengers, and the second cabin is as light and airy as that of the Kotomahana. All through the steamer the earns tboughtful ness with regard to tho well-being of passengers is discernible, and by inuring such steamers as the Kotomahana, To Anau, Arawata, Ringa rooma, Rotorua, and others, the Union Company have given a msterial guarantee that the pas senger trade between those colonies and New Zea'and will not be neglected t-uouch lack of energy or enterprise. The Te Anauisschooner rigged, and her appearance externally 13 almost a reproduction cf tho Rotomahana. She was huilt by Messis W. Denny aiid Brothers, of Dumbarton, under tin supervision of Mr J Darling, the company's superintending-'ngineer. Tho hull is of seel, and the dimensions are as follow:— l.ength,27oft.(j'in.; beam,3ltt.; and depth of'hold. 22ft. 6n. Tho gros3 measurement is 1 G52 tons, and the net register, 1,028 tODS. The holds aro divided by four separate bulkheads, and fitted with water ballast tanks in th'ce compartments the entire length of tho ve3_el, thus forming a double bottom. The deck is plan ned offmucti tho eanw a3 the Rotomahana, and underneith the spaciou. bridge—on which ia the captain's cabin — arc the officers' quarters, lockers, &c. The engines of the To Anau sro on exactly the Bame principle as thos a of the Kotomahana, namely, compound, surface condensing, end with inverted cjlindors. The latter are 36Jin. and G3ln. in diameter, _.n-i the lon. th of stroke is 12in. The nominal power is equal to 300 horse or 1,503 elloclivo. There alefourstecl boilers, with two furnaces each, and the holers are fitted with the patent ap paratus for facilitating the rai.ing of steam from cold water. 'j.ho propeller is four hladed, and its pitch is 18ft. The engines a-o fitted with Brown's patent hydraulic nnd Bfam starting gea r, and wherever the latest improvements in marino engines could bo applied, th<y have not been withheld. Steam .3 utilised for many purposes on board —to wit steering, working thu rntent noiseless winch, capstan, &c. The machinery is in splendid working order, and although the consumption ot coal on the voyage out was restricted to 18 tons daily, an average Bpeed of 218 knots was attained. The To Anau is said to be a remarkably flno seaboat, and tho fact of her appearance in tIK'SC waters is highly creditable to builders and owners. The Te Anau has been brought out by Captain M. Carey, one of tha oldest androo.t experienced masters in tlio Company's service, ana with him, as chief officer, is Mr Webster who was formerly in tho Kingarooma. The cn"ine-room is in charge 0' Mr M'Crnig, and lie reports m.st favourably of tho working of the machinery on the way out. The Te Anau has hrought out a number of saloon and second cabin passengers, tbe innjority of whom ac for Now Zealand, and, with tho exec t-on or tho children, are in the prime of lit-, Most of them are agriculturist-!, the other* belonging to urofonfional or artisan c'assei. The farming por tion are all practical men from Hcotltind, and in tend settling i" New Zealand. There was no sickness of a-iy serious not", among t the passengers, aud they speak highly of the courtesy and at'intlon of Captain Carey and his officers to tr.elr welfare. The voyage wai m-rked by exceutiorially line weather throughout, and concerning the run oat, it may be mentioned t'r at the f tuamer let. Greenock at 6 p.m. on December 17, and landed tho pilot at VVatcrford at half-pan 10 p.m. on December 19. Thence the winds we-c easterly and moderate to fresh In force, untilnearing the Cape de Verde Islands, whence the winds were strong from K.b.K., until crossing the equator on the 2ad ult. Thence the To Anuu had to steam against Mont head winds until cro.bin/ the longitude of the (ape of Good Hope, at 9 am. on tl.e 15th ult. The easting vvimiuu down on the parallel of lldog., with moderate southerly winds for the most p irt, until arrival offCapeOtwayat 20 minute 1 to 8 a.m. yester day. The Heads were entered at a quarter-past a P.'n, and tho run up to the buy was mud jin

two hours and a quarter. The coursa between the li;htships was tim-d, and tho distance—2l miles—was accomplished in 1 hour and 32 minutes. On the passage out the consumption ofcoal was restricted to eighteen tons daily. The following aro the t t 1 distances steamed by the vessel during six consecutive days in the latter part of the voyage :—January 29,290 miles: Ja'iuary 30, 2,88 miles; January 31, 2GB miles; February 1, 2SG miles; February 2, 282 miles ; February 3, 278 miles. The Te Anau, after bsing cleared, was towel, up the river to th 3 wharf, where doubtless sho will have numerous visitors to-day."

The'le Anau is officered as follows :—Chief officer, Mr William Webster, very well known as chief of the Ringarooma, in which vessel he made 49 voyages to and fiom the other colonies; second, Mr Russell; third, MrPhillip3; Purser, Mr Tonet; chief engineer, Mr M'Craig ; second, Mr Denny; third. Mr Mc'Guire; fourth, Mr Douglass ; chief steward. Mr Hitchett, fore cabin steward, Mr F. Martin, formerly of the s.c Ladybird. We are indebted to Mr Tonet, ours >r, for files and the following report of tha passace:— The s.s. Te Anau, Capt. Carey, left Port Chalmers on the 18th inst. at 5 p.m.; passed Taiaroa Heads at 5.30 p.m.. Akaroa light at 7.2,) a.m. on 19th, and arrived at Lyttelton ntlO a.m.: sailed at 4 p.m. same day fur Wellington, arriv ing nt 8.45 a.m on the 20th ; left at 1 p.m. same day for Napier, arriving at 9 a.m. on the 21st; tailed at 5.30 p.m same day for Gisborne, arriv ing at 6 a.m. on 22nd ; sailed same day at 9 a.m. for Auckland, and reached Gable End Foreland —a di tance of 21 miles-In 1 hour nnd lo minutes ; during this time, although the vessel was going full speed, there was no oscil lation or 'vibration. Pa=sed East Cape at 3 p.m. yo9terday, and arrivod at Auckland at 8.20 a.m. today, fxperienred moderate to fresh head winds and fine weather throughout. Passengers: Mr O'Rorkc, Mr and Mrs Milne, Misses Emma, Harriet. Agnes and Je3Bie Milne, Mr and Master McMillan, Mr anl Mrs J. Brown, Rev. K. Mulgan, Mr O'ilonoghue, Masters A. and B. Gillies, Mr and Mrs Macrae and two children, Mr and Mrs Rutherford, Mrs Sommerville, Mrs Edwaros. Misse3 Craig, Gillies, Fraser, Gould, Messrs Charles Evan>, Hakes, Thompson, C. Brown, Rennet, Wright, H. Brett, T, Craig. Ogilvie, and twenty in the steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL* 3

Wellington, s.s., Anderson, from the South

DEPARTURES.

Rowena, s.s., Amodeo. for Waitara Ada C. Owen, brigantine, McLeod, for Dunedin The s.s. Wellington arrrived from the South yesterday, with the following passengers :— Colonel and Mrs Lcckie, Hon. Mr Towsend, Mr and Mrs Holdshlp, Mr and Mis Baker, Mr and Mrs Hart and two children. Mrs Gavin and child, Miss Peccombe, Master W. Dyer, Rev. Mr Frazer, Messrs McFayden, Jobbtns, Wallace, Jameson, Davis, Gunn.Cook, Waddell, Browns grove. Mulhay, Henderson, Samuel, Park, Martin, and 11 steerage.

Tho brigant;no Ada C. Owen left Manukau Heads, for Lyttelton, with a cargo of timber, on Saturday.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

PASSENGERS FOR AUCKLAND.

Wellington, this day. Sailed—Wanaka for the North. 'Passengers for Auckland: Messrs Dugan, and Fraser.

Port Chalmers, this day.

Arrived—Moa, from Kaipara, and the Hine moa with His Excellency the Governor nnd suite. •

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Ariivals, February 19 : Aratapu and Magellan Clond, from Lyttelton. Lying at Heads, February 20 : Hannah Broom flela, bound to Wellington.

BIRTHS.

BACH.—On Fobruary 22, at Symonde-streot, Mrs Alfred Ba> h of a daughter. GUDGEON.—On F. bruary 22. at Ponsonby, tho wife of Mr W. W. Gudgeon of a daughter.

DEATHS.

BACON.-On February 22,1850, George Bacon; aged 79 years. The funeral will leave his late residence. Baker-street to-morrow (Tuesday), at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends please accept this Invitation. BROWN.—On February 21,1880, Robert Brown ; blacksmith; a?ed 15 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, Rus-ell-street. near the Windsor Castle Hotol, Parno'l, on Tuesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Fiiends aro respectfully invited to attend. BARTLKY.—On February 23, at DovonpDrt, in fant daughter of Edward Bartlsy. CHICK.—On February 23, at the residence ot i George R. H. Ibbetson. Seaflcld View, Walter J. B. Cbiok, lato school-master of Taiaroa School, son of William Cbiok, Esq., Architect, Woodville, Sutton, Hereford ; ng_id 27. Tho funeral will leave on Wednesday, the 25th inst., at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends are te spectfully invited to attend. HOWLETT.- On February 22, at Wollington strect, Hagar, only daughter of Horatio How lett; aged 12 months. O'CONNOR.-On February 23, 1880, at the Pro vincial Hospital, Auckland, Mary O'Connor' lato cf Farrens, Curron, County Kerry, Ire land; aged 25 jears. 'Ihe funeral will leave the Provincial Hospital at 3 p m. To-morrow (Tuesday). Friends will please accept this invitation. Homo papers please copy.

TOWN EDITION. PUBLISHED AT 4.3 WHIT WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News, and The Echo.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1880.

for the cause that lacks assists ace, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the eood th-.t we can do.

Wild st the Royal Commission is sitting to euquiie into the causes which have brought about the present unsatis factory state of native affairs on the West Coast, it will materially assist the gencial reader in following the proceedings if we define the primary questions which the Commission will have to deal with, aud sketch the policy and past attitude of Te Whiti, who has been the guide, councillor, and champion of the natives in the matter. The causes of disturbance may be classed under two distinct heads, viz., those which arise from the dealings of the Government in the purchase of native lands, and those which have for their starting point the con fiscation ot the land of the natives who have been in rebellion against us. In enquiring into these matters it will he found that the influence of Te Whiti has been paramount in restraining the natives from protest in the past as it is overwhelming in directing their active opposition at the present. In 1869 a small party of natives passed through Waihi on their way south, and on being questioned by the authorities at that post, they stated that they came from Parihaka, and were on their way down the coast as far as Wairarapa to carry advice to the whole of the natives to abstain from war and to live on fiiendly terms with the Europeans, This was the first of Te Whiti's attempts to gain that in fluence which has become so great for good or evil at present. The year 1869 is what he calls " Te tau o te Takahanga," when he trampled under his feet all kings, queens, and governments, and from this we may Justly coucludethatit wasthenhe formulated as his starting point the supposed illegality of the confiscation as applied to tho tribes of that coast. However that may be, it was in that year he commenced his great scheme for the return of the native lands, and also, as he says, for the peaceable and friendly occupation of the island by Euro pean and Maori. It was absolutely necessary lor the fur therance of Te Whiti's scheme that he should enlarge hts influence outside the boundaries of his own tribe—in fact, his, ambition led him to hope that he would

become the leader of the whole of the tribes of New Zealand, but not as a king, simply as a guide and councillor, lie found tbe germ of his present large following in the natives who were disappointed with the results of the King movement. He re minded them that the largo promises made iv the great meeting house at Taiporolienui were not fulfilled. The tribes there assem bled had boasted of their determination to resist the sale of all native lands, aud had said that Tawhiao was heart and soul with them. They had adopted as their motto, " Te tongata ki mua, te whenua ki muri," whichmay be roughly translatedas "themnu before the land," meaning that they would sacrifice themselves to the last man, rather than part with their inheritance. Te Whiti pointed out that these large promises had not been carried out, that land was being constantly alienated both by the purchase and confiscation of the Europeans. lie asserted that be had received inspiration from above, and ho quoted all tbe beautiful language of the Eiblo in pi oof of his asser tions. He said he would keep their lands from alienation, and cause the return of those illegally confiscated. He told his heaters that they were the lost tribes, the chosen of God who should return to the fold. He instanced the purchase of the field of Macpelah as the only recorded land transaction in the Old Testament, and re minded them that was au exceptional case as it was for a burying ground the land was acquired. His orations had tbe effect he desired. Commencing with the three tribes of Taranaki, Neatoruanui, and Ngatiawa he gradually extended his influence till Parihaka contained representatives of most of the tribes on tlte coast—Ngatitaura to the north of Ngatiawa and Ngatimavu inland of Waitara acknowledged him as their leader ; Waikato tribes sent deputa tions to his meetings, and Whanganui natives Hocked to Parihaka in large num bers. He preached peace aud converted the peacefully inclined, he allocated to himself the attributes of a prophet and a demi-God, anil attracted the fanatical; he promised the return of their alienated lands and prophesied a lasting era of peace aud plenty and gained the practical to a man on his side. He condemned all who sold lands, but would sanction no interference, no protest to Government, no attend ance to dispute title at the Native Land Court. He asserted that the land sales being made were illegal, because they were made by natives who either had no claim, or at most very small claim on the land, and his hearers who were themselves tbe owners of many portions of land which had been sold believed him.

This policy of noil-interference on his part was pregnant with danger to any who might eventually purchase from Govern ment, and attempt to settle; and at the same time, from the absence of all opposi tion, the Government laud-agents concluded that they were dealing with the proper owners. Then again, the land which had been proclaimed confiscated was the object of an offer of purchase by the Civil Com missioners employed by the Government. This was before tho word "takoha" was used to explain the meaning of the money paid on land already conliscated, —not that it mended the matter very much when the word came into use, because, if the Bible is translated correctly, "takoha" means tri bute, and therefore tho very use of the word would acknowledge them as owners. "Is it lawful lo give tribute unto C.'esar," is the passage in which takoha is used. Nothing was said about confiscation when these lands were dealt with by the agouti of the Government, aud any application of au outsider for a a Laud Court was received by the Civil Commissioner with the insurance that tho land did not come under the provisions of the District Lands Act. How it was 'icing acquired \\ua a question which puzzled many. It could not be confiscated, because the agents paid for it, and whilst they paid for it they had no way of discovering the real owners, because no Laud Court had in vestigated the titles. This was a glorious time for a few self styled proprietors of the land. A small party was formed who would own anything, and sell anything, and they knew they were safe from iiitoiferenco from tho real owners of the soil who were at Parihaka. The party was composed of men who were well up in tho traditions of their tribe, and knew the tribal boundaries, besides it was very easy to make out a claim when there wai no opposi tion. Meanwhile, the men who attended Parihaka looked ou indifferently, feeling confident that their land would not be per manently alienated. What light, they argued, had the Europeans on the land of Ngatiiuanui and Taranaki, over which the Government had not even tbe pre emptive right given by tho Treaty of \Vai tangi, because neither of these tribes signed the Treaty, aud were consequently indepen dent. Such was the feeling of the natives, aud judging from what they knew of the operations of the English law, they con cluded that no man could sell another man's land, aud they wetc quite content to await Te Whiti's timo for resistance. They laughed to scorn both the Commissioners who purchased and the natives who signed their names to the deeds of sale, and they declared that the Government were not buyiug land, but men and men's names. They asserted that the Commissioners

would give money to a suckling babe if its name were signed to their docu ments. The distribution ot this money, too, was left entirely to the natives choseu by the Commissioners to be the recipients on behalf of the whole tribe, and these took good care that themselves and their immediate friends had the principal share. Ihe Commissioners were satisfied with the signatures and i. receipt for the lump sum paid and consequently no satis factory distribution of inency took place, and it is certain that no complete account could be given of tho amount received by each separate claimant. At this time, those who weresellitig land were looked upon with contempt by the followers of Te Whiti; they were called the chafl which was to be separated from the wheat when the proper time arrived. They were stigmatised as "Tehung a hei," in contradistinction to the "Te hung a tika"; the first lining the company of the wicked and the latter the company of the righteous. They were not forbidden to visit Parihaka, but they were not likely to hear anything particularly good about them selves at that place, and, as a rule, were not often to be seen there, until To Whiti becoming, it is sup posed, more and more confident iv his power to resist the carrying out iv its in tegrity, of the Act of confiscation, pro claimed that all were alike welcome to Parihaka " Te hunga tika me te hunga a hei." From this tinis the power and in fluence of Te Whiti wonderfully increased, and those who were engaged in land transactions with the Government joined with those who abstained from so doing in visiting monthly the small and half-yearly the large meetings at Parihaka, The money received by the land-settling party was spent in flour, tea, sugar, blankets, tobacco, matches, camp-ovens, pots, panni eans, etc ; and these were all taken to Parihaka for the entertainment of the visitors who peiiodically assembled there. It is uoiijtlul if there is one native chief on the West Coast who has uot sent presents of food, etc., to l'aiihaka. When accused of taking food, the proceeds ot tho land sales and leases which he condemned,VTe Whiti quoted a passage, the interpretation of which is " Eat of those things which arc purchased in the market," intimating that by so doing they would display more sense than by enquiring whence tbe things came. He also said the whole of the land was theirs and the proceeds thereof.

During the time that Te Whiti invited only those who abstained from dealing in laud, money among them was compaiatively scarce, and all European food was absent at their feasts. The provisions then consisted entirely of Maori kai—laro, kumcra, eels, pigs, honey, paratawiti, turiau, hua-hua, titi, toroa, pigeons, kakas, and tui's; now these things are seldom seen at Parihaka, but have given place to tea, bread, potatoes, and rice, and the change is by no means an im provement. The latest fashions iv cloth ing are seen adorning the persons of the young people, and the brightest shawls and rugs are in particular favour with all. Selling grog at the meetings used to be per mitted, but finding perhaps that the grog shanties were too great a counter-attraction, Tc Whiti gave orders that no liquors were to be sold, but that if any were brought to Parihaka they were to be divided equally along with- the other provisions on the marae or meeting place. Sly grog selling was then established as an institution by some, but Te Whiti put a summary stop to this by confiscatingalike grog and money which bad been received by the sale of it, and the latter he returned to the persons who had spent it at the shanty, who thus had a cheap drinking bout, whilst the would-be publicans lost alike capital and profit.

Space and time will not allow of more being said in the present issue, but the sub ject ijiay be further treated in a future article.

The congregation of St. James' Presby terian church have decided by two-thirds of their number to introduce chanting into the usual services. The result was announced yesterday from the puljiit, and the minister, (Rev. R. F. Macnicol) in commenting upon the fact, declared his ability to prove that the practise was in strict conformity with the distinctive character of Presbyterian, ism,

Mr J. M. Meek is about to give his lecture on his recollections of New Zealand before the members of the Auckland Political Association ; but the date of the promised lecture is not fixed.

In our Saturday evening's issue we acknowledged the receipt of 10s from Dr Kidd for the Irish Famine Belief Fund. It was erroneously stated that the sum had been collected by that gentleman, but it was a donation from him.

The sale of the yacht Sinking Fund has been postponed till Saturday! the 28th, after the Bay of Islands regatta.

We are requested by Mr Buchanan to state, iv reference to the yacht race on Saturday, that tbe carrying away of the bob-stay on the Lala militated very con siderably against her chance of success. The head satis would not set ptoperly, and consequently, it was very easy for the Jessie Logan to get the lead Before the accident, the Lala had gained considerably on her opponent, and at one time was leading by fifty-live seconds. Mr Buchanan claims that the Lala would have won the race had the stay not carried away.

A youth named Fallon, about 14, sou of Mr D. Fallon, contractu!, was thrown from a horse yesterday, and received several bruises and a slight cut on the right side of the head. The youth was riding rouud the junction of the Kyber Pass and Symonds-street, when in consequence of the bi caking of the saddle-girth, he fell on the ground. He was picked up in a state of unconsciousness, and taken into the Queen's Hotel. Dr, Philson, who was returning from church, was called in, aud ordered his removal to the hospital. We hear this morning that the youth is much better, and will probably recover iv the course of a few days.

The early closing movement is progressing aud exercising a quiet but ccituiu influence on the shop-keeping community, as maybe seen ou Saturdays especially, as a number of tradesmen close earlier than heretofore. The secretary (Mr Gordon) has called a meeting for to-morrow (Tuesday) evening in the Working Men's Club, when some interesting facts in connection with the working of the movement will be produced.

The anniversary services in connection with the Grafton Road Wesleyan Church, were held yesterday. The Rev. W. Morloy preached in tho morning, and the Rev. Allan Webb in the evening. In the afternoon the Rev G. Bond gave a very interesting address to the Sunday-school scholars and friends. On to-morrow (Tuesday) evening the soiree will he held. Tea will be on the table in the school-room at 0.30, and the public meeting will be held in the church at 7.30. Mr C. J. Stouc in the chair. Addresses will be delivered by Revs W. Morlcy, G. Bond, C. Griffin, J. Girling and several gentlemen. The choir will render appropriate pieces of music during the evening.

The Auckland and North Shore teamsmet on Saturday for a game of cricket, which resulted in a draw. One innings on each side was played. On the Auckland side, l.'obitison sored 29, Linden and Hurke 18 each, and Reid, 15. On the North Shore side \V. Swanson went far ahead and credited himself with -11, and still retained the willow. The other members of this club did n mere nothing, managing only live. Six retired without effort. The totals were : Auckland, 110 ; North Shore, 51.

With regaid to the prodtictiou of "H.M.S. Pinafore " at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, on the 1-lth inst., the cast of principals was as follows:—Admiral, M. Kiccnrdi; Buttercup, Miss Leaf; Joseph ine. Mrs Williamson ; Deadeyo, Mr Tom Kainford ; llalph, Mr Louis l.rahnm ; and " Bosun," MiOllv Dcering. The chorus will consisted of over 59 trained voices, aud in the mounting, wherever possible, realism has been aimed at. The whole of the stage was devoted to tho deck, and there was a view of Portsmouth In the background, Real masts and yards were manned by real sailors; and, in fact, every attempt was made to present a fac-simile of a vessel of war.

The following is the weather report for the week ending Saturday morning, 21st February, 1880:—Week line, occasionally hot, much cloud on most days, very little rain, and barometer variable, but mostly high. Barometric pressure highest on Fri day morning, 30.205 ; lowest on Monday night, '20,819; mean, IIO.OSI, the fifteen years average for February being 29.005. Approximate mean temperature, 09.2, being half a degree below the average ; highest in .shade on Thursday, SO.O ; iv sun ou Tuesday, 89.0, but sunheat on Thursday and Friday almost the same (88.11). Lowest readings on Monday, 10th, for day, 711.8, and for night, 56.5. A little r.titi, less than one-tenth of an inch (0.090) during the day, and very faint showers on two nights, but excessive dew on other nights, especially Thursday. Wind moderate, averaging about 10 miles per hour, mostly N.K. lo N.W., occasionally H. (with rain) and S.W.—F. B. Dickson, Government Ob server.

Mr W. Katterns, manager of Ihe New Zealand Hoot. Upper Manufactory, com menced business to-day in the premises formcily occupied by Knt terns and Shepherd, Elliot street. The premises aro open for business from 7.30 a.m. fo 7 p.m. Mr Katterns does not undertake boot-making, but confines his operations to cutting uppers for the other factories.

The following letter with reference to the famine in Ihe Holy Land.'from the prin cipal llabbis iv Melbourne, appeared iv the Melbourne "Argus" of the 6th inst:— "Sir, —It is with much reluctance that we venture to make an appeal on .behalf of our famishing brethren iv the Holy Land, knowing as wc do how numerous and pres sing the calls on the charitab'e have litely been ; but the accounts from that country which came to hnud by last mail arc so horrifying that we feel compelled to make some efforts towards raising a small fund , for the benefit of those sufferers. We aro told by trustworthy authorities that scores of people die from want of food, while others ate forced to leave the country which they so much love and to which they so fondly cling. Great hopes were entertained that tbe spring ruius would improve the condition of the country; but these so long duo, have uot set in, and the prices of provisions arc in consequence rising beyond precedent. Trusting then, in the oft tried liberality of the peop'e of this country, and with your kind permission, we appeal to both Jews and Christians to help us in collecting a small sum for the relief of those unfortunate ones that are indeed languishing "in hunger, and in thirst, and nakedness, and in want of all things." All moneys so teceived will be forwarded, froe of expense, to the British consul at Jerusalem. Thank ing you, Sir, for your kind indulgences and assistance, wc have the honour to remain, Sir, yours, &c, Moses Hintki., S.J.M., Carlton. E. BlaubaUM, St. Kilda. Feb ruary 6th.

To the Editor: Sir,—l was surprised to see the meagre report of the concert tendered to Mrs Burton and family at Onehunga. The concert was given by a few of her frieuds in Onehunga, kindly assisted hy tho Hobson Band and three gentlemen from Auckland, so that the bulk of the pei formers was local. It was in every rospect a sweat succes3. Tho pretty Masonic Hall being crowded lo ex cess. The following was tiie programme :— Overture, Hobson Band, followed by a duet (piano), Misses Leahy and Moran ; song, " Ye Gallants of England," by Mr Forder ; ".Nil Desperandum," Mr l.ynn. Miss Swan, who was greeted with applause, sung iv her pleasing style, " She Wore a Wreath of Hoses," and in answer to an encore gave " Old Ireland You're My Darling." Tho trio " Johnney Morgau," by Misses Vause and Hood, and Mr J. Vause, was very laughable and received an encore. The "Silver Cup," by Mr Littlcwood, was fol lowed by tho duet "List to the Convent Bells," by Misses Vause aud Hood The "Skipper and His Boy," Mr Linds. flic pathetic song by Mr J. P. Vauso " ITeasc Give Me a Penny, Sir," was given with seeming effect, and a tableaux, brought the first part to a close. Patt ll.— Overture by Hobson Band, followed by a duet (piano) " Oberon," by Miss Donovan and Mr Ralph beautifully executed and loudly ap plauded. " Things That Ought Not To Be," by Mr Littlewood was well received, and also the song " Four Jolly Smiths," by Mr Byan. " The Flower Show" was sung as a trio by the Misses Coil'ey. " The Rose, Shamrock, nnd Thistle," being beautifully blended, both in their dresses and wreaths which they carried. This was deservedly encored; and next "I Always Take it Kasy'' by Mr Forder. Song iv character (poor Chinee), by Mr Vause, was encored. Duet, " What are the Wild Waves Say ing" by Misses Vause and Hood. The pretty song " Galheiing Shells by the Sea Shore " by Miss Swan, was encored. Song in character, "The Watercress girl "by Mr Kelsall, would have caused a pang of .jealousy to Mr Emmett, the composer, if he bad been present—loudly encored. God Save the Queen by the orchestra, brought one of the most successful concerts ever held here to a close. A word of praise is also due to Miss Stevensou, Miss Donovan, Mr Patterson, and Misses Bruce and Vause for playing the accompaniments, and also to Mr Stevenson, musical director, for the efficient manner in which he placed the parts on the stage; everything going off without a single hitch,—Yours, &&,, FESIDENT, .:•<,'- . ' .

The annual entertainment in connection with St. James's Mutual Improvement Association has been fixed for the Ist of March in the Lome-street Hall. It will be of a musical and literary character, and we arc confidently assured that it willfully sustain the reputation of the Association for agreeable reunions. The evenings re creation will close with a select dance, and as the charges for admissiou are moderate, there is every reason to anticipate a crowded house.

A meeting of the Board of Governors o f the Auckland Grammar School was con vened for this morning to consider the ques tion of appointiug a second master of the school, but the meeting was adjourned until Thursday next, at half-past nine o'clock.

A North Shore Ferry Company's steamer with Dr Philson and Mr IJrophy on board, left for the Quarantine Island this afternoon iv order to bring up the remainder of the passengers by the British Empire.

The Mayor acknowledges the receipt of the following sums towards the Irish Relief Fund :—Mr JB. Woodham, £1 Is ;Mr Masinn, £1 Is ;Mr John Ogilvie, 10s. An error was made in reference lo subscriptions by Dr Kidd, 10s ; and 1!. G. Ashweil, £5. They were put in as collected by mistake instead of subscribed,

Among the passengers by the Te Anau from England, was Mr John Milne who is "spying out the laud" with a view to settling. Though not definitely decided whether to cust his lot with the people of Auckland. We hope he will be persuaded to do so, as judging from the following para graph which appeared in the "Leicester Chronicle," he is a settler of the right stamp :—" Our community is losing its use ful citizens by other ways than death. Many of our business men will bear with regret that our townsman, Mr Jno. Milne, of Newarke-street and Knighton, is leaving us with the major part of his family for the Antipodes, in search of a more genial clime, where the winters are less severe. Mr Milne is well known and much respected in business circles as an upright and honour able man. He has always taken a very active part in the religious world of Leices tershire. For some years he has been treasurer of the Leicestershire .and Rutland Congregational Union, and he has also filled the oilice of Chairman of that body, the Executive of which are presenting him with a fraternal address on his leaving England. Mr Milne sails from the Clyde for Auckland next Wednesday. We trust tbat he may find his health restored in the warmer climate of New Zealand, and have a long life of activity and usefulness before him—a wish which will be re-echoed hy large numbers of his Leiccatershire friends."

It will be satisfactory to wool-growers to observe from a Renter's telegram in another column that there is a general and considerable rise in the quotations for wool.

Messrs Dunuingham and King, of the Governor Browne Hotel, with their usual solicitude for the comfort of boarders, and keeping pace with the times, have estab lished a hair-dressers shop and hot. and cold baths on the premises. The institution is regarded as a great convenience by the boardets. The house 13 fully occupied.

It will be remembered that through the exertions of the Auckland niembeis au in quiry into Mr Dempsey's case, in connection with the reclaimed laud, was promised by the Government last session. For some reason or other the inquiry hung lire, but wo are informed that it is now proceeding.

A match between the North Shore and Carlton Cricket Clubs wr.s played in the Domain on Saturday, resulting in a victory for the < arlton by twenty runs. North Shore, first inuings, 30; Carlton, first innings, 56. In the second innings the North Shore obtained 50 runs for the loss of seven wickets. The bowling of Ellis and Moginie, for the Carlton, aud G. Wyn yard and Sims, for the North Shore, was very effective.

fflThc rage for compensation appeals to bo advancing eastward in the city. Nearly nil tbe property owners and leaseholders ot Graham and Hardinge-streets have sent in claims against the Corporation, and now those ot Hobson-street seem to be following .suit. Messrs Dunningham "and King ami Mr C. Hawkeswocd lead oil'the ball, the former assessing his damage at the modest figure of £2,150, and the latter nt £1,250. It is to be hoped on the principle of the more the meriier that the remainder of the residents iv the westeuward will come for ward undeterred by any feeling of mauvaise poutii, and that they will cheerfully go iv for large sums. The City Council may then be induced to have recourse to the Bankruptcy Court.

Mr Nelson announces that his select dancing-class will be re-opened this evening iv Albeit Hall, Darby-street on moderate terms.

A duly-qualified mcdic.il man is required as Resident Surgeon in the Napier Hospital. Salary, £200 per annum, with board and residence.

The annual inspection of several com panies of Volunteers will beheld this even ing in the Drill Shed, under Colonel Lcckie. It is desired that every member will be present.

Doran's Variety Troupe, will appear at Helensville on the Bth proximo, nt Darga ville on the Dili, 10th aud 11 th, and at Aratapu on the 12th. Tho programme is full of promise, and no doubt will llower in the interest, and general amusement of the settlers in theso districts.

The annual celebration of the opening of the Otahuhu Orange Lodge, No. 14, will be held on Wednesday, March 24, with a grand concert and ball. Tho proceeds will be devoted to the new hall, Newtou.

It will be seen by advertisement in an other column that the members of Court Eureka, A.O. F., are requested to attend at the Court Room, this evening, for tbe purpose of electing new olliccrs, and other important business.

The anniversary tea and public meeting of the Newmarket Primitive Methodist Sunday school, will be held to-morrow eveuiug, in the Newmarket Hall. Rev. (J. Monro, of Remuera Presbyterian Church, in the chair. Social addresses, and the secretary's report will be given. Hymns and musical selections by tho choir.

Theatre Royal.

"The Man from 'America," a lengthy four-act drama, from the pen of Mr J. J. Wallace, was produced nt the theatre on Saturday night to a fair house. The plot is an involved aud singular one, and as wc did not witness its complete unravelmcnt, we can hardly undertake the task of ex plication. It certainly did not tend to pre possess our judgment in its favour. The acts arc far too long, nnd the dialogue aud situations, though amusing and ani mated enough at times, are not sufficiently effective to sustain the intorest of a critical audience. "The Man from America " is, of course, the most important personage in the cast, and were the portrait iv the hands of other than a capable aud versa tile actor the result would certainly be a failure. Mr Wallace, however, exerts himself to the utmost to ren der it eiitertaiuiug aud he succeeded too, as the frequent applause of " the gods" very conclusively proved. The stump speeches incidental to the part, were well delivered and the humour was happily presented. Mauiice McCarthy the poor boy, who is basely wronged by a rascally agent, was admirably presented by Mr Steele, while Miss Baymond and Miss Wilton as tho mother and betrothed wife respectively, gave him a strong support. Miss Leopold and Mr Leopold were as usual successful in their delineation of Irish character, and Mcssis O'Brien, Haygarth and Love, also played well. The same programme will be presented to-night.

A SUDDEN DEATH AT OHAEAWAI.

A gumdiggor named Robert Reid, died suddenly at Ohacawai, on Friday night, at 11 p.m. Deceased had only just returned from Whangarei a fow hours previous. About seven o'clock he went to the Ohacawai hotel and eat a hearty meal, and said he would go home and go to bed. On Saturday afternoon, an inquest was held at WyatL'sJOhaeawai Hotel, Wore the Distriot Coroner, E. M. Williams, Esq., R.M., and a jury of which S. B. Ludbrook, Esq., J.K, wis chosen foreman. The verdict was " Death fiom natural {causes". Dr. Watling stated in his evidence that dec a.cd died from heart disease, for which complaint ho had been treating him for some time. Reid was nativ_ of New Haven, Conecti c:it, and was formerly in a good position ; in 1868 he was master of the brig Agusta, of San Francisco, now in Auckland. In 1872, he was first mate on board the barque Rosalie, Capt. Vealc, belongiug to a Dunedin firm, aud while sailing from Pugit Sound with a cargo of timber for Dunedtn, the crew, which was composed of hs If niggers, tried to mutiny. Reid -wounded one with his revolver. He was tried at Napier, and had his certificate suspended for two years. He then went to Fiji with the 'Daphne,' trading in the Labor trade, from whence he came to the gumfields here about two years ago. Ho was much respected for his honesty and straightforwardness, by both Europeans {.nil Natives.—"Northern Luminary,"

CABLE NEWS.

EUSOPEAN,

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

The Indian Command. LONDON.

February 21. General Sir Frederick Paul Haines, G.C.8., G.C.5.1., of the 104 th Foot, Commander in chief in India, will be succeeded by General Sir Charles Henry Ellice, X.C.8., of the 49 th Foot, at present Adjutant-General of the forces. The Cape Command. Colonel Sir George Fomeroy Colley, X.C.5.1.C.8., C.M.G., of tho 2nd Foot succeeds Sir Garnet Wolseley in the command of the Transvaal.

Lieut.-General Sir Garnet "Wolseley is appointed Quarter-Master of Whitehall. The Waterloo Cup. Carruthers, Honey wood, Runner-up, Plungers, Purser. Shepherdess Plate. Debonaire. The "Wool Sales. LONDON. February 21. The wool sales are animated. A hundred and two thousand bales were catalogued. The Sorata departed on Saturday. Earl Beaconsfleld's Eastern Policy. LONDON. February 21. In the House of Lords the Duke of Argylc made a speech, in which he condemned the policy of Earl Beacons field in Afghanistan, and described it as weak and cowardly, and a stain on British honour. Tho Earl of Beacons field made a crushing reply, demolishing the arguments of the duke, and vindi cating the Eastern policy of the Govern ment as being dictated by paramount Imperial interests. The Wheat Market. LONDON. February 22. New Zealand wheat is quoted at 5Cs to 575, with a slight advance on previous quotations.

[REUTKR'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

The Suez Mail.

GALLE. February 21. The P. and O. Company's steamship Bangalore left hero to-day with the inward Suez mail. The Wool Sales. LONDON. February 21. Wool is fiim. The opening rates show an advance in the price of lleecep. The quotations for greasy are ljd per lb; scoured, 2d ; washed, 2d. Prices Maintained, LONDON. February 21, At to-days wool sales 9,900 bales weie offered, and prices were firmly maintained. Tiie Eastern Policy. LONDON. February 20. In the House of Lords an important dis cussion took plf.ee on the Afghanistan ques tion. The Duke of Argylc again attacked the policy adopted by the Government. The Premier replied, defending the course tiursucd, stating that Russia sought to em harass England iv Asia. The duty of the Government was therefore to secure the gates to India. Such had baen achieved. It was impossible to retire from Afghanistan, and anarchy still prevailed in the country. TJie Greek Brigands. CONSTANTINOPLE. February 21. Colonel Lynge, accompanied by his wife, who were engaged in relieving the distressed refugees in Uoumclia, have been captured by Greek brigands, and are threatened with death, failing an adequate ransom being paid. BERLIN. February 21. The German Government are taking an active interest in the preparation of exhibits for the Melbourne Exhibition, and adopting steps to bo adequately represented, and have determined to grant a liberal subsidy,

AUSTRALIAN.

IRKUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS. I SYDNEY. February 22. Sailed : S.s. Hero, for Auckland. Daring Escape from Gaol. SYDNEY. This day. Three prisoners effected their escape from the Casino Gaol, yccterday, oy removing a slab in the wall They secured the police horses, aud got clear away. The police are now iv pursuit. Bise in "Wool. February 20. The present series of wool auctions to date, show the following increase? in the prices of wool, as compared, with the last auction : —Creasy, l.Jd to 2d ; scoured, 2d; fleece, l£i_.

Death By Drowning.

A fatal accident occured yesterday at St George's Bay to Mr Brown,lblacksniith, in tho employ of Messrs Fraser aud Tinuie of the Phcocix Foundry. Mr Brown who was a steady respectable man, and much respected by a large circle of friends and fellow workmen. According to the official report, Mr Brown aud his two sons left home yesterday (Suuday) morning, in St George's Bay Lane, and proceeded to Pakete, betwecu Judge's and St George's Bay, near to the new residence of Dr Campbell. Deceased and his sons got into the water. All were good swimmers ; four men named Stephen Longdill, Grey and Morris, were also bathing at the same place. The men said they were on the beach when the accident occurred to Mr Brown, aud the sons of deceased were 300 yards away. Mr Brown was in shallow water wheu the fatal occurrence took place, tho depth cf water could not have been more than 2^ feet. He appeared as though treading towards the beach, when he suddenly fell, face down wards, and did not liso again. The men did not take any particular notice at first, but as Mr Brown did not rise, they were apprehensive of danger. 1 hey went to the place whore they had seen Mr Brown fall, raised his body, and used means for the restoring oi animation. Dr Wright was sent for, and upon examination pronounced life to be cxtiuct, nnd expressed an opinion that death resulted from an epileptic fit. Sergeant Jackson had the body conveyed to tho residence of deceased. Mr Brown was forty-six years old, and leaves a wife and six children. An inquest is being held on thc|body as we go to press at the Windsor Castle Hotel, before Dr Philson, coroner, and a jury.

Cricket Matches.

The return match between tho Union (Whau) and Point Chevalier United C.C., which was partly played on the 7th, was completed on Saturday and resulted in a victory for the Union by a majority of three runs ; and quite a boil over for the United, who hail several first-class players from town to assist them. The afternoon for the completion of tho match was all that could he desired, being much pleasantcr than on the previous occasion. Thcro was a tair attendance of visitors from town and country, with a large sprinkling of the fair sex. Refreshments were provided in abundance by the Union Club. The six remaining men belonging to the Union team that had to go in to complete the second innings were disposed of for 22 runs, making a total of 88 runs, second innings, only 20 runs having beeu made in their first innings, leaving only 37 rims to make to wiu. But they were all disposed of for 33 runs. The fielding and bowling of the Union team was very good. The howling of Harris and McCarthy for the Union, and King and Laurence for the United, was quite the Spofforth. The best bats were, for the Union, Puplet, McCarthy, Gittos, and Brett; for the United, Bartpri, Cook, White, and Smith. Three cheers for each team brought a most interesting match to a close,

POLICE COURT.— THIS DAY.

Bofore Messrs. Dargaville and Cosgrave, Justices of the Peace.]

DRUNKENNESS. Six persons were fined or imprisoned for this offence.

WEEPING KACHEL.

Rachel Vollen, alias Linnat, was charged with creating a disturbance in Chancery Lane on Sunday night. Rachel burst into tears and pleaded guilty. Sergeant Fleming described the prisoner s conduct; she was screaming and kicking at 2 o'clock on Sunday morning ia a wild state of drunkenness. Fined 10s and costs.

UNDER THE VAGRANT ACT.

Elizabeth Harvey, was charged under the Vagrant Act, with having no visible means af support. The prisoner a young girl, clean-looking and neatly dressed, said she had a mother in Newton. Sub-luspector Pardy said the parents of the girl could do nothing with her ; she seemed to be running wild, aud was either fouud slecpiti? io out-houses, or wandering about the street. The bench ordered that the girl should be sent home to her parents, who were bound to support her; the bench would be sorry to send a mere child to prison.

A WILD nor.

Frederick Wm. Penii. was charged with being a neglected child. The mother said that her son, was en tirely beyond the coutiolof his parents, and she wished that he should be placed in one of the public institutions. Her husband was a draper in respectable circumstances. The Bench said this was an extraoidinaiy case, and desired to know the character of the boy. Mrs Perm, then gave an account of the boys conduct, shewing that he was beyond parental influence and control. Ordered to be sent to the Training School for three years, the father agreeing to pay 3s per week towards his support.

WAR IN THE PACIFIC

Robert Fiulayson, was charged with breaking a square of glass, value 255, the property of Michael O'Connor, of the Pacific Hotel, ou Saturday evening. Prisoner, a stout, soldier-like man, plea ded guilty. Mr O'Connor refused to draw him beer, and consequently he foolishly made a hole through the hotel window. Fined 10s and costs, and to pay 25s damage, or suffer seven days imprison ment.

JUVENILE THrEVES.

James Walker, John Doyle, and Francis Small, three boys, were charged with steal ing Olbs copper, on tbe 10th inst., the pro perty of Mr Stevens. Andrew Win. Stevens, deposed that he had lost about 2cwt of copper from his promises lately. He determined if possible, to detect tbe thieves. He watched, and caught the three youngsters. Detective Brennan took the boys in cus tody, Small said he stole the copper, but was prompted to do so by Walker and Doyle.

Francis Small said he took the copper, but felt that he had done wrong.and was in the itct of putting it back when Mr Stevens gave him a " stiuger " on the ear. Doyle said '•' Lion't take it, Frank," but Jack Walker said "Do;" was eleven years old in July ; had no father. The bench ordered Small to be imprisoned 48 hours, and to be once privately whipped.

AX UNFAITHFUL SECRETARY.

John James Pook, described as a musician, was again brought up on two charges of embezzlement, viz,, £2 3son the Ist Decem ier, and £2 4s on the 15th December, monies belonginging to the Liyal Pride of Newton Lodge oi Oddfellows, the prisoner then being secretary to the Lodge. Mr Brookfield appeared for the prosecu tion, and stated that the information was laid under the Friendly Societies' Act of 1877, and called the attention of the Bench to the several provisions of the said act beating immediately upon the present case. The accused was acting as secretary to the Lodge, receiving payments, and it was his duty to enter such payments in the minute book, and pay over to the treasurer. A number of sums which had been paid to the prisoner had not been paid in by him. The officers had acted very leniently toward him, but in justicc|to the members of the lodge, they were compelled to this step. Hany Jame3 Ellis, principal officer of the Pride of Newton Lodge, 1.0.0.F, : The -ociety is registered aud recognised by the Registrar of the Friendly Societies. Accused was secretary to the branch. The branch is uot yet registered, but steps towards that end are in progress. The bench considered that the monies are the property of the trustees even though the loiljji: be not registered, and, in conse quence, the information must be amended and the names of the trustees inserted.

This was accordingly done, aud tbe prisoner was asked to plead, and he pleaded guilty to both charges.

Prisoner said he had been in the employ of a respectable firm for nearly six years, and he had never been in trouble before; he made use of the money to save the good name of a friend, by which act he lost his own. His wife was now ova sick bed and he had beeu un fortunately subjected to heavy expenses ; be would ask tbe bench, therefore, to dial with him as lightly as possibly. Mr Brookfield said the officers did not wish him punished severely.

One month imprisonmeut without hard

labour.

TIIE MOTUIHI LARCENY

Alexander Eckland, Augustus Swanson, and Charles Nelson, were again brought up ova charge of stealing a box, the property of James Gower Chambers, ou the 9th inst containing duck trowsers, woollen guernsey, and colored Harwood shirts,regatta do,linen collars, night and day liucn shirts, 40 pairs of different kinds of socks, scarves, pillow slips, guns, boots, plates, knives aud Jforks, dagger, thermometer, tourist's diary and about 40 volumes of books, value £50.

James G. Chambers deposed that he was a passenger by the British ship Empire, which arrived on the 4th inst.; hut, iv con sequence of sickness, the passengers were placed in quarantine. On going ashore he left his luggage on the quarter-deck, as requested by tbe captain, who promised to send it to him. His luggage was minus of one box wheu it came on shore. On the following Monday ho made enquiries after the missing box. The box could uot bo found. He could enumerate many of the things that were in the box, but uot all. Made a list as far as he could remember. List handed in.

Alexander Lendgla*t, seaman ou board the British Empire, now lying in the port of Auckland remembered the ship lying by quarantine isiand at the beginniug of the present month. He and Eckland were sick. Saw Eckland while lying in his buuk taking the name out of a shirt. Did not interfere with him. JSelsou spoke to him aboutsomcclotheswhich hehadstowed away in the forecastle. Swanson said nothing then but afterwards they all three confessed that they had shirts aud other things stowed away. He knew nothing further.

Henry Murray, a seaman gave evidence as to finding the bag of clothes ; 'wondering what the bag contained he put his hand in and drew out sicks, shirts, aud other things with Mr Chambers' name on them, He spoke of his discovery, and asked for a claimant, whom he supposed to be Mr Chambers.

James Butler, chief officer of the British Empire, deposed to receiving information that a bag of clothes had been found ; did not take immediate steps, but upon hearing that two of the prisoners were going to desert, he called the prisoners into the cabin and accused them of stealing the articles. Eckland admitted having taken the clothes, but said that somebody had stolen his clothes, and he made up his mind to steal somebody else's. Ihe other two prisoners also admitted that they took part in the robbery ; he theu secured them iv a room, and the next morning gave inform ation to the police.

James bafl'erty, boatswain, deposed to prisoner confessing to the robbery, he pr suaded them to take the bag back, and things might he all right. Eckland said he could not do so, as they had destroyed the box in which the things were. Sergeant Henry Martin, deposed to arresting the prisoners on the charges, and all tin co admitted the offense. They had broken open the box and taken what they thought would be useful to them, and threw the useless (to them) overboard, the dagger, thermometer, gun, aud the vols, of standard literature.

This being the case for the prosecution the depositions were read over, and the prisoners fully committed for trial. This was all the business.

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Native Outrage in Hawke's Bay.

(BY TELEGKAPH.)

SEVERAL RUNHOLDERS ORDEkktx OFF. tu

NAPIER, this day Mr Mills arrived in town on .Saturday ami reported to the police that Wano am ii natives had shot a number of sheen it Murimotu belonging to Mr Moorehouse'and had threatened to burn down the home stead. He stated that the whole of the hands had left tbe station, owing to threat', made by natives, and that he was the last to leave. Murimotu is in the Wan°at.i.i Police District. No action therefore can be taken by Inspector Scully in the matter Topia, the head chief of the Taupo natives is at present at Napier. Notwithstanding the threatening aspect of the natives" M» Neville Walker is just about to drive four thousand sheep on to the land immediately adjoining that of Mr Moorhouse. The Tahoraite natives have given McMasters notice to leave his run, which he leases from them, within a week, under threats of violence if he refuses to comply with their demand. Mr McMasters is now in town and has reported tbe matter to the prober authorities. Even the rifle butts seem to be an offence in the eyes of the Maoris They have removed some of the sand-baga and other accessories, atid doubtless they will next carry off the targets, for private drill practice by themselves. Major Bout ledge has reported the matter to the Government, and awaits instructions before taking any action in the matter.

Operations on Waimate Plains.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

THE ROYAL COMMISSKLV,

MONSTER CLAIMS BY NATIVES,

NORMANBV, thisjay The Royal Commission has returned to Hawera. It is leported that although no natives who attend Parihaka have inter, viewed the Commission, a few claims were brought forward by loyal natives. The principal of these in point of acreage is the claim of Wiremu King. 'I his chief, who is in prison for ploughing settlets laud, W as instrumental in saving the lives and pro perty of the passengers who were wrecked on the coast near Opttnake in the Lord Worsley. Taking this iuto con sideration, tbe Government of the time pro mised him tbe return of that portion of the confiscated land belonging to the Taranaki tribe, which fits between Taimangatara, and not supposed to contain 50,000 acres. This was for himself and Arama Karaka' Wiremu Kin" being in prison. His claim was brought before the Commission by the local natives at Oeo, and was favorably re ceived by the Commission.

Another claim was that of Hone Pihama. He has a grant of 1,000 acres between Oeo and Ore, and his ttibe gets 1,500 in the same block ; but not satisfied with that he has fenced in some 2,000 acres south of Oeo, and claims it because he has had land confiscated elsewhere. In the absence of opposition by the real owners, he will probably get it be cause he is loyal.

Another claimant is Ifakari. He also has fenced, and claims between Ore and Penehu. The owners are at Parihaka and scorn to oppose, so he is probably right. Another is Taikomata who claims from Punehu to Taungatata. I have not heard the result of the application but if all these claims are allowed to supposed loyal natives, many thousand acres will be given to them aloue, and Te Whiti himself could not ask more for] the whole tribe—Uauhau and loyal. Three claims comprise all the land between the Northern boundary of Ihe Plains and Mototi, .within ten miles from Parihaka. Your correspondent imagines that the Commission was put to investigate the causes of discontent among the natives who have caused the present disturbances, and not to consider how much land should be given to natives who claim to be loyal.

Thames Notes

Citizens requiring change of air and bent on having a few days respite from the cares of business, should go to the Thames per * s.s. Rotomahana, and spend a week visiting the pleasant districts east and west ot Grahamstown. Cabs run continually to Shortiand and Parawai on the one side, and j to Tararu on the other. {_

The drive to Parawai is extremelypleasing, especially worthy of mention is the array of fruit trees which skirt the thoroughfare, : shewing that the people who settled early at the Thames had the qualities of industry | and foresight. The districts rouud Auck land could, with advantage, copy the lesson 1 in fruit tree cullivatiou which has been given by the Thames people. From Mr ' Marshall's garden at Parawai ripe fruit was plucked early iv Jauuary. In the latter mouth he very kindly regaled the Sunday school children with abundance of peaches. Mr Marshall's grounds are kept in a style which shows the cultivated taste of the owner, and would do credit to any gentle man's estate near Auckland. Another feature of interest in the drive to Parawai is the curiously constructed Maori runauga, or meeting-house, built at an expense of some £2000 by the chief Taupiti. This building is a peculiar conglomeration ot. I rude Maori carvings and touches of abori ginal ingenuity, in connection with corru gated iron roofing and boarded sides, the result of it all being au architectural cross between barbarism and civilisation." ;> Our driver, au enthusiast c Themes "Jehu," points to handsome villa residences and'* 4 ornamental grounds, and con iders them far in advance ot Auckland. He draws atten-' tiou to the ladies as they walk _dong, neatly-attirod, picturts of health; and m beauty, aud says thoy compete with' anything in Auckland. In his cslima- _> tiou the Thames is'vety much superior, and we admire his love of country, Sec. Beyond Parawai is very interesting , country At the "Booms" "may be seen hundreds of logs retdy for the mill and some promising looking homesteads. Among them is that of Mr R. N. Smith. Mr Stilwell's nursery gardens at Pauwai! Road are a credit to the Thames, i His plum-trees this year yielded enormously, especially the Early Orlean.Early Admiial, Takapnaa Drop and numerous other kinds. The pear-lrees also yielded largely, especially the Brown and Easter Berry, the real Bergamot, Swausegg, Williams' Boa . Creton, Flemish Beauty, Jargonal-Chaum-" ontetle, Sec. The orauge-trees in his gardens are also covered with bunches of young ftuit. The bananas have borne well. Grapes ate to be seen on every hand, hundreds of vines being loaded with fruit ■» bis stock of forest aud ornamental trees and shrubs is good. English Oaks and .. Oriental Plane each from four feet to twenty feet in height ; Upright, Silver, and V Balsam Poplars from four to thirty feet high. If Mr Stilwell can supply young • trees true to name, and of the same class as we have seen loaded with fruit in hia gardens he ought to be largely supported. ; On the Tararu road Mr Flicker has a ' wonderful display of grapes growing in the > open air. Hundreds of bunches hangover head in various stages of ripeuess, and for outdoor grapes they.are of very good siffl and quality. There is on every bandevi denc3 that the Thames people are active and energetic, and it is surprising novr „ attached they have become to the district. Many vigorous efforts are being put forth to - establish remunerative industries, which it is to be hoped will prove remunerative. Fishing is much resorted to : last year four thousand pounds' worth was sent to AucK*' land. _

Ellerslie Gardens.—Athletic Sports, &c.

The racesi and sports at Ellerslie on Satur day attracted numbers of sporting gentle men to the grounds to witness the sports. Tho weather was also favourable ana,-. Tjrcczv* • Handicap Hurdle Kace.-Jamiesoas Marquis, (Flaherty) 1 ; Turner's Wild Idol, (Richards) 2; Hardford's Greyhound, (McQniun) 3. t Hurry Scurry Race.-McGee's Bundara, 1; Jamieson's Marquis, 2. Hack Hurdle Race—Hardford's Gref j hound, 1 5 Robinson's Native, 2; Turners Wild Idol, 3. . v • Foot Race, 120 yards, 22 entries. -h. Martin, 1; Hollywood, 2; Quinlau, 3. . This was a splendid race, and cxcitert* considerable amount of enthusiasm owing to the closeness of the contest. , Hurdle Kace, 200 yards.-18 startea,. Good, 1; Martin, 2; Potter, 3. . , Race, 100 yards.-Betweeu Jamieson auu Leonard, in which Leonard was the victor. The gardens were visited largely "J visitors, the flora and plants being just now in full blossom. On Saturday next » trotting match ; 120 yards handicap, W£ the mile race between Goodman and w»" v for £10 aside.

The ordinary half-yearly, meeting ofjj Pride of Tokatea Oold-mmwg! CoBgWJ. will he held in M.r R. Home's office, on w& « Ist March.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1880.



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