SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

i7.ni. WATim i This Evening, 7.38 HIUH WATKRi To _ morrow Morning, 7.85 * TTN SET,—This Evening, 3.57 f UN RISK.—To-Morrow Morning, 6.16 MOUN'B AGE.—Full Mcon, 27th, 1.2 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING. Sovereign ot the Seas, cutter, from Noumea Glonelg, s p., Farquhar, from Tauranga YSSTEKDAY. Knergy, schooner, Savory, from Russell Lizzie, cutter, from Whangapoua Lancashire Lass, cutter, from Tauranga to-day.

DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY EVENING. Jame3 A. Stewart, bri^antino, McLennan, for Newcastle TO-DAY.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Caledonh, schooner, from Tonga. Mazeppa, schooner, from Rarotonga. Sovereign of the Seas, cutter, from New Cale donia. Bismarck, H.T.G.M.s., from Sydney I'ubal Cain, schooner, from Levuka. Marion, achoonOT-, from Norfolk Island. iilinor Vrrnon, harquo, Irom New York; eailoa 10th November , , Trcyehai, ship (V.N.H.S.), ftom London ; load ing- City of Quebec, barquo, from London. Uamiilc, brig, from New York Coronot, eohooner. from Marshall Grout). Mercia. barque, f. om London ; sailed Deo. i'J Helle Brandon, schooner from Line Islands Island Lily, brigantine, from Chatham Islands Clara I largreaves, barquo. from Newcastle. J och De••, barque, from London ; loaaiDg.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Tauranga—Glerel?, Monday For New Plymouth and Southern Ports — Taiaroa, Wednesday . Whangarei—Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Anne Milbank, Mondays and Thuißdayß

outward 3 Ciastwi^e.— Me'-cury, cutter for Tairna. in ballaat. Tho b.s. Hawei arrived from Russell this afternoon. The brizantim Jamoi A. Stewart suled lor Newcastle, New South Wales, on Saturday in ballast. The Union Company's p.s. Ripgorooraa left Sydney f-r r.liia port, vis Kueseil, on Ihur.-.day list, and may, therefore, ba expected hero on Wednesday. She sniis for Gisburno and the South at 10 a m. on Thursday. The Union Company's s.s. Itotorua, from Gis borne imd the South, may bj expecte.l in har bour to-inorr.nv evening. She is announced to BailforSydneyatlp.nl. The topsail schooner Gael la oxpecUd to sail for Apia (ca-noa) and other islands of the Navi gator Group to-morrow. The brigantino Myrtle will leave for Tonga and other Friendly islands about Ihursday next. A number of the immigrants by the Earl Granville havj planted a letter ot conaolenco to the widow of too late Dr. Fox. A new bri*aniine is to he launched from the yards of Messrs. R. Macky and Sods, o£ Free roana' Biy, at. 9 a.m. tomorrow. She is to be oaled the Defiance.

The P.M. e.s. Co's City of New Yorkleft Sydney on Thursday last (or this port with 50 saloon uncl 60 steerage pisseDgers through to Kur ancl. About 50 saloon have also booked in Auckland. Sne may be cxpeccon in harbour shortly at er midnight and will sail for Honolulu and ban Francisco to-morrow, at 2 p.m.

The cutter Sovereign of tho Seas which arrived from Noumea(New Caleaonia)on Saiurdaylnight brought from from the French port 23} statute passengers. The passage up was made In twenty-two days, during which v.ry rough weather was experienced. Captain Wilson reports of tho passage as follows :- Captian Wilsrra reports on the round trip that the cutter left Auckland on .lanua-y 3ist, ana arrived at Norfolk Island on February dth. Loft at noon th« same day for Noumea, and on the 9th, being then 48 miles S. of the S.E. end of the reef, encountered a harricane. which lastea until tho afternoon of the 10th, and the hurricane beginning at a. and ending at W., With an in terval of calm. Frorntbe lOtti, ot February to to tha 2lth—the day ot arrival at Noumea—had light head winds and calms. Left Noumea for Auckland on the othjinst., with 231 passengers. Encou atered a heavy g»le of wind from the K. on the Bth, during which the veasel wss struck by a heavy s*», carrying away part of the bulwarks andsixoftheßtaunchions. The gale lasted tilt thelOtn. Since then light 8. andS.tf. winrts and flneweather. Madethe Cape Maria VanDiemen on ru-sday, at 10 am. From thence to port light southerly winds and fine weather. The brigantine Look Out entered out at the Customs to-day for Kaipara, where she Will load timber for Sydney.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Wallabi, s.s., Leys, from Wanganni. Rowena, s.s., Amodoo, from Hokianga.

DEPARTURES.

Falcon, schooner, for Waitara. Bangatira, b.b , Harvoy for New Plymouth, The b.b. Rangatira left for New Plymouth and Watiganni on Saturday la&t.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

HnssELt,, Saturday, Bailed: Oaward and Knergy. This day. THE S.S. HKRO. A telegram from Russell informs us that tho s.s. Hero, from Sydney, patsed thero today bound for Auckland. Wellingtjv, Saturday. Arrived: Penguin, from Lyttolton, with San Francisco mail; Te Acau, from Napier. Sailed: Kotorua, on Sunday; Waitaki, for tho North via West Coast. Lyttbltos'. Saturday. : Cleared: Maraval, ship, for London. Dunkdin, Saturday. Sailed: Otaki, ship, for London. ■Whangarei, this day. Sailed: Argyle, for Auckland, at 8 a.m.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closb as Unukh :— This Day. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 30th instant. For Waiwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. ForTryphona.per Three.Brothers, at 11 turn. Per s.s. City of Now York as follows :— For Sandwioh Islands, United States Of America. Canadn, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign Wont Indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, nt 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Contlnont. of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, and registered lottora, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing nn extra feo of sixpence, in addition to tho postage, will be rooeivnd by the Mail Agent on board tho steamor up to the time of sailinsr. For Ku?aell,Kawaka\va, Waiigaroa, aud Mou gonui, per lona, at 1 p.m. For Tauranga and Opoliki.por Glcnc'lg,at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, nt 3 p.m. For Thames, per Ko'oinalmnn, at 2.30 p.m. For Wangnrei Heads, AVaipu, Wnngarci, and ilaneapai, per Arxylo, at 1 p.m ForTairua, per Coin, at 1 p.m. ForlLondon direct, per Loch Urr, at 5 p.m. For Alaugawai and Waipu, per Kina, at 5 p.m. Wed-vrsday. 31st instant. For Samoa, per Gael, at 3 p.m. Thursday, l9t April. For Norfolk Island, por Southern Cross, nt 10 a.m. For Friendly Islands, per Myrtle, nt 1.30 p.m. S. B. 81-S Chief Postmaster.

If thoso who aro stricken with diaonao only knew what was good for them, tl") ranU-T of tho medical profession would soon bo decimated. As it is, tho army of physicians should bo ro ducod, and tho only effective means of shutting out its constantly increasing recruits H for p-itionts to familiarize tlicui'sclvos, from tho voluntary teaching of experience, with tho remedies applicable to their respective cases, Thus Udolpho Wo'fo's Sohledam Aromatic Schnapps would subserve tho purposes of multifarious prcoriplions.

BIRTH.

GAZHI.—On February 2|>, at her resldonco, Wangamil, tho wife of C. A. Ouzo of ti son. McKKNZIK.—On March 29, at Annloson-atreet, Fonsouby. tho wif'iof Captniu John McKonzh of a dauxhtor. All well.

DEATH.

HARRIS.—On March 20", at Franklin Road, Elizabeth, the beloved wlfo ot C. A. Harris.

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

MONDAY. MARCH 29, 1880.

For ths cause that lacks &ss!*t&nca, For the wrongr.that needs resistance. For the future in the distance,

Aud tho aood thaijwo can dc.

By the out-going San Francisco mai Messrs. Grant and Foster, tlio rcpro sentatives of the Lincolnsliiro formers leave our shores. Their mission has excited a good deal of interest, and il is gratifying to find, as appears from the notes on their trip to the North ir. another column, that their impressions are as favourable of New Zealand as the opinion of the colonists lias been of the sound judgment exercised by the Lincolnshire farmers in tho choice- of their delegates. Their task has been an arduous one, and they have performed it -with a conscientious resolution to accept nothing without personal ex amination. Such a determination has involved journeys of hundreds of miles in every species of conveyance, and we have no doubb they experience very con siderable satisfaction in contemplating the termination of their wanderings, and an early departure for home. Tho conclusion to which this extended ob servation has led, so far as can be gathered from the rare expressions of opinion which they have given, is one that discloses careful inquiry and a sound estimate of the circumstances of the Colony. They find in the South a rich, wonderfully productive, and well farmed agricultural country, but they also find that all its fertile areas have passed from the Government, and, where not occupied, are held for fancy speculative prices. In tho North, thoy also find large areas of good land, a fan extent in the hands of the Government, still more with the native title unox tinguished, but now being rapidly transferred to European owners by sale, and other extensive tracts comprising a fair proportion of good arable land, still lying waste, held by private owners. They see that the great want of Auckland has been practical agriculture and they find here, too, the land they have been seeking, and their opportunity and field of action. Paradoxical as it may seem, however, as the matter stands, the acknowledged want of the North and its land policy stand at variance in their bearings upon the mission of the delegates. They and many of those whom they represent are engaged in England in farming up wards of a thousand acres. Their capital is large and the 320 acres sec tions limited by the Land Act, and into which the Te Ai-oba Block has been, subdivided would not furnish any sufficient investment for the means at their disposal. It would be wasting their time and means to embark in it. They feel on land, therefore, very much as the Ancient Mariner felt at sea. Of course, there arc alternatives. The law might be got over by dummyism, but these are not men who would stoop to that. They might also deal with private land-owners or go in for native land purchases. But their de sire from the first has been, and still is, to deal openly and honourably with the Government for a portion of the Waste Lands of the Crown, and they are indisposed to deviate from the course which they steadfastly set before them. Wo are convinced that the circumstances aro such that public opinion will heartily uphold the Government in doing every thing they legitimately can to meet the wishes of so desirable a class of settlers! The cultivation of the land is the great | f

want, the great hope of the Colony, and it wo fail to receive and encourage men of tills class who arc ready to embark their capital, experience, and personaj labour in the good cause, we shall commit a melancholy blunder. Wo trust, however, that the difficulty will he overcome find that wo shall soon have the pleasure of welcoming back not only the Delegates themselves, but many other brother agriculturalists who have profittod by their mission.

The Rev. Dr. Kind will deliver the noxt of tho aeries of lectures at Mrs Clayton's Boarding and Day School atParuell, on the 2od of April. The subject will be "The Four Great Ancient Empires."

The subject of the essay proposed for the Bowou prize of the present year. At the University of New Zealand is; "The Influence of Latin Civilisation upon the English People, and their History." Kssaj s to be f cut to the Registrar of the University before the last day of the year.

For exquisite absurdity commend us to the following delivered by iildcr Sorenson, at tho Mormon service in the Temperance Kail last evening. The elder speaking of an augel said : " A c;reat majority are mis taken about tho form of an angel, and are much in error on tho subject. An angel is it, resurrected spit it without blood, but with flesh and bones, and he has no veins. The air not being sulliciently buoyant to allow a figure of flesh and biood to ily through it." This certainly shows a lamentable ignorance of anatomy and aerostatics ou the elder's part.

The amateur entertainment to bo hold this evening in the Choral Hall is in aid of the funds of the Mount Albert public hall. The programme possesses special dramatic attractions, including pianoforte solos by Miss Gertiude James, songs liy gentlemen, selections from the " Obstinate Family," " School for Scandal," and the interesting little comedy of "Borrowed Plumes,1'

Owing to the extent of the distress pre vailing in Wellington a poor r.ite is threat ened by the Uity Council. Since the 12th December last, the Council has contributed £700 to the Benevolent Institution, but is quite unable to relieve the existing desti tution, It is evident that the question of charitable aid will form p. prominent feature in the Legislation next session.

The following advertisement appears in a Sydney paper:—"John Turner, native of Glasgow, who married Martha Riley, 17 years of age, at Richmond. I give you notice that, having for seven years made every eilorfc to discover you, I intend to u,?t married again.—Martha Turner, Montciioro-i."

Seven email pieces of gold, woig'iing to. gothor about adwtwere found in the gizzard of a duck killed by Mr G. Edwards of Wei. lington. The duck had come from Bridge water, Nclaou. It ia said that a somewhat similar find in a duck's gizzard led to the discovery of the Taieri goldJields, in Ota.;o.

The fact Ins been known throughout that tho Maoris who ploughed up the land at Taranaki acted under legal advice, i he correspondent of tho " New Zealand Times" says :—" There is reason to believe that VVi Parnta has prompted To Wliiti with advice, as regards the illegality of the couliscntion, and expected consequently to be considered a leading man at I'aiihaka ; but To Wliiti having sucked the orange dry throw tho worthless rind away with contempt. The tact is that Te Whili's noli ins are more thoroughly patriotic than thoco of Wi Par atii, who docs not care, though his country and his people all went to old Harry, if be could mauago to reserve a few thousand acres for himself at Uruuui."

Sly grog selling is said to be widely practised in Wellington, and recently a deputation from the| Licensed Victwilcrs nrgod the City Council to assist in supprcs ing the grog trade in fruiterers' shop?, <.y«ti-r saloons, houses of ill fume, and smalt coastal steamers, who disposed of liquor in large and .small quantities, Tho Association had received complaints from runholder.s that these steamers supplied their men with drink, with tlio result that they could not do their work. In Wellington young and old men make it their bjast that they can for aliens stun than they pay iv public, houses, oblaiu liquor in any quantity elsewhere, Tho Council promised to consider the matter.

I'cfeHnc! to a scmi-oHicial article to the Waikato Plains question the "New Zealand Times" fays:—"Tin Government is pre-

pared to do ample justice in tho matter of reserve?, and it rests with the natives to meet the Government halt way, aud give and take in accordance with just aud friendly arbitration."

Shopkeepers and business men should ho on, the aleit a»ainst being made (he reci pients of spurious and defaced coin, a con siderable quantity of ■which is in circulation in Auckland. The Dnnedin press renontly called attention to tho fact that boiho swindlers were importing depreciated and bad money from Australia, which they bought up at a low juice and distributed in Otago. Some of this coin bus evidently drifted up here. We have in our possession, two shillings inadvertently received in change fiom ono ofwhich some "sweater" has stamped out the middle, taking a put equal to a three-penny piece. The otlirr coin has also heeu wilfully damaged. In London and som> of the large centres of population "sweating" and "smashing" cum is carried on a^s a reaular busiuem.

! i The Hospital fruit mission, and service of song, were held yesterday afternoon on tlie lawn in front of the Hospital, but the weather was threaten!ug,and the attendance much less than on the previous occasion. Mr Lincoln introduced the proceedings in suitable term", aud an excellent service of sacred song was rendered by the Newton Congregational choir. The fruit distributed among the inmates of the Hospital, Old People's Ketuge, and old hospital amounted to £3 7s Cd. '1 ho after collection to £1 5s 4d towards the last fruit service of the season to be held on the 25th of April. Rev. 15. T. Dudley conducted service in the morning, the Old People's Refuge. The service was excellent in character, and bearing on the season. A correspondent snyc, "Mr Dudley's sermon was good." A select choir was in attendance. We have received from Dr Hector, M.D.. C.M.G., F.R.S., Director of the Colonial Museum and Geological and Sur vey Department, a copy of the "Manual of indigenous grasses of New Zealand, " by John Buchanan F.L.S. of London." The book is reproduced from the folio work cm the grasses of New Zealand, and is plentifully interspersed with illustrations of grasses drawn from nature. To ensure accuracy of form the specimen, of the various grasses wcro lightly inked, and faintly impressed on the prepared surface of the lithographic stone, the details being filled in by hand, together with enlarged drawings showing the anatomical characters of the inflorescence in each species from microscopic disections made by Mr. Buchanan. There are sixty-four plates, shewing eighty-seven different species and varieties of grasses, one half the size of the original specimens. The botanical infor mation has been collected from the best authorities, and the general system of clas sification is adopted from Sir Joseph Hooker's standard works on the New Zea land Mora, and the arrangement of the characters is according to a more recent ivorkjby the same author on British Flora. Che work will be of great use to practical armere.

The "Illustrated Now Zealand llcald," of Dnncdin, in its lending article, contniiia the following :— " The idea w;>s started wo believe by (lie Ministerial journal in Wel lington, that an eighth member was to be added to the Cabinet when ;i redistribution of oflices would lake place. Last session the Government were anxious to make their number (tight, and for that purpose brought in a Bill at the last hour almost; but aban doned it seeing that it was hopeless to cany it through at such an advanced period of the session. Possibly the effort will be renewed this session, the salary for the eighth Minis ter being derived by the other seven docking off their salaries a sum sufficient for the purpose. The eighth scat would be offered to a Northern member-possibly Mr Header Wood."

Mr J. 13. Fisher, M.11.1?., Imß raised an important question. He contends that under section (>0 of the Constitution Act, 1552, the Governor was bound lo gazette in full all Acts of Parliament to which ho had absented, and that though that section was repealed by the l.Sth'section of the Interpreta tion Act of 187S, it can have no valid effect lie says : " The Acts of 1878 were not gazetted, and tho question is whether the repealing clause of the Interpretation Act, 187S, has any force until that Act haa been promulgated in accordance with tho require ments of the law regarding publication and authentication of statutes in force at the time it wns passed ? It may or. course be argued that the requirements of the Consti tution Act regarding promulgation arc merely directory, or Ministerial, and do not add to the completeness or efficiency of the statute. But look at the. words in the sec tion—'And such publication shall bo deemed to be in law the promulgation of the same." If promulgation by gazetting was not neces sary or essential, what was the good of enacting that it should bo deemed anything in law ?"

The lecture on Charles Dickons by the Rev. S. Kdger, 15. A., recently published in full in the STAR, has been re-published in a ouveniont pamphlet, and is sold at six ponce per copy. Mr Shothan is expected to address his constituents at the Thames about the end of ilio week. The funeral of Mrs C. A. Harris, another old and much lamented resident, took place on Saturday afternoon, and was attended by many personal fiiend.s ot the deceased. The body was laid by the side of some of the children of the deceased lady, in the Wosleyan cemetery, the service being read by the Ksv. T. Buddie. The proceedings at the|Orakei .Parliament closed on Saturday, when a concluding speech was delivered by Mr Speaker, Paul Tuhaero. Great credit is due to Paul for the orderly tr.amicr in which the Parliament has been conducted, There has been a Bellamy's in the ground during the meeting, but no flagrant ca^cs of drunkenness. The return cricket match—eleven of town v fifteen of country—will take place to morrow in the domain. Play to ca^i mence at 10 o'clock sharp. The "Tablet" fays that Butlor, charged with the murder of the Dowar family, was not ;>- Catholic, but obtained the position of teacher of a Catholic school at Cromwell on false pretences, that lie neglected to preach religious doctrines, and on his con viction for burglary in 187G described him self as a protcstaut. Hiroki, wearing an Armed Constabulary shako, was very conspicuous at the meeting at Parihaka, being busily engaged in distri buting food. Mr Drown, of the Mammoth Minstrels, commonly known as " Big Brown," died suddenly in Sydney about four weeks at;o. The Cumberland-street tragedy produced quite a panic in Dnuodin. The " Times " states that dnrinj; the wcok followiug the murder more revolvers and pistols were said than during the previous iive years. Captain i'ayne, in command of 59 of the A battery of Artillery, and the hand, with two G-poander Armstrong guns, embarked in the llotoniahana on Saturday night for tha Thames. Tho bands played several lively marching airs to the wharf, where tho embarkation was rapidly carried out without n hitch, though there was a large number of spectators. The deck was very much crowded, some of the sweethearts and wives of tlu; men accompanying them to en joy tho holiday. Tho baud played a spirited air a^ the steamer cast oil" from the wharf, and some of the spectators cheered. The secretary of the Chiniquy committee has received the following telegram, which be haw communicated to us :—" J.yttelton, 8.5. a.m.—Wo leave to-day, 27th, for Auck land. —C. Chiniquv." It is probable the Chiniquy committee will receive the Pastor on his arrival, and have a final leave-taking on the mail steamer. To night, at tho Theatre Royal, Mr Uakor will introduce the new song by Mr. (!. llatton, the well-known English writer, entitled "Now Zealand." Two stanzas will servo to show that Mr llatton i* among the anlcnt admirers ot the HriUiu of the South :— O'«t many a foamlir; billow, across tho distant in iiii, Thoro la a hind of plenty—Now Zealand ia it's mimo: And rightly wan It chrlstcnod tliua on an ainpi lions il'.y ; rr, in Ih-i country oC our Queen, to whom wo homago wiy. Now Zealand ! New Zealand ! Of honor'd title worthy Irf this now homo of Ihino, I)ific!o"iri! 7 ' vordant pusturca, with troasnroi of

VVhora many a bold anil honest liotirt htis coino from fur to learn Kiulurm uo, mostly liornc by those who would a fortune mm. Kaw 'A aliintl ! Now Z -ulnnd ! Now Zealand ig it's nnmo. To tin- E'litor: Sir, —With rcfercucc to school holidays, I confess my astonishment a* the outcry against the, closing offbcpub lic schoola tor a few days, occasionally. Can it bo denied fiat the pale f.icw and frcquoni illness of numbers and numbers of childri n, i I'liin d;io to the confinement iv school a? tou early an ago V ILih it ever occurred to compla'uing parents that many children of only average Btronglh aro .sent to school at much to early an age? An opinion is now lull that childioii should bo kept from Rchool until nine or ten yenrs of ;vy. Moreover, arc not teachers all the better for a few holidays ? 1f some of the parents who complain were put either in the children-*' or tlio teachers' place tor a few weeks, it would euro them of grumbling, at least over a few days sunnhino to te.icher.-f and children. —Yours &c, 11. VV. In our notice of the Juvenile Templar's entertainment tlio names of MifsOwcn and Mira Klhcl Owen were: omitted. These yonng ladies Ming a duct, "always cheer ful," and Mitu Ethol recited in a pleasing manner, " Katie and the Birds." A show of wild beast* from tlm interior ot Afiicu will be opened in Auckland in the course of a few days. The animals nirived by the s.s. Hangatira on Saturday afternoon, and among them a tine hon of gentle demeanour. Telegraphic communication has l>ccn again interrupted Boutli of Napier, and to-day only ouo wire was working with frequent hitches. Tha intcrruptious arc caused by the recent bad ■weather and Hoods in Uawke's Bay. A rather amusing scene was ctuctivl on Good l-'iiday morning at the Ihaines Hotel corner iv the presence of a small assemblage of pedestrians whose hearty laughter testi fied how effectively their risible faculties wore being tickled. The shoe-black who frequents the corner, had just gone up the footwalk for a promanado when a group of sharp-eyed aud thoroughly colonial youngsters, hove in s-i^lit from the opposite direction. Tiie vacant shoo brushing stand attracted their atten tion, aud they halted to take a survey of it aud the neighbourhood. As sured that the owner was not lurkiug in the vicinity, they moved forward and took possession. One boy with the utmost sang froid placed his foot upon the box, and another dropping on lii.s knees and secur ing the brushes, began polishing away vigorously. The job accomplished, the situation was reversed, and the labourer became the customer. About half the company had their boots in a high state of polish ■when the unsuspecting owner of the stand caino in view. With an indignant yell bo went for the lads, but their running power was superior, and the pursuer soon gave in. The performance of the Variety Troupe, under the management of Mr P. Doran was not so numerously attended as it ought to have been at the Albert Hall, on Saturday evening, The entertainment was really a good one,all tlio members being prcscnt,ex cepting Mr 0. Hill who is laid up with sick ness. The band,uudcf Mr MeCoinish,played merrily outside, and gathered au immense ciowd, but which dispersed in various direc tions at the close of the music, forgetful of Paddy who had paid the piper. A number of choice English and Irish songa were sung by Messrs Love .and O'Uara, and several comic and character songs by the "Little Wonder," and Mr Mettam. The clog dances, especially the "Nelson" hornpipe by Mr Scager, attracted the enthusiasm of tho house. The trapeze performance of Elder, tjie elder, resulted in cheers,

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before John. Cosf> rave, Esq., J.P.). . HBUJSKKHXJiSS. Three persons wcro charged witli drunk enness, and severally fined. VACKANTS. Margnr.dt Burstow, and Ann Swift; both of Chancery Lane, were charged under the vagrant act with being habitual drunkards, etc., and remanded until to-morrow. I-AHCKNY Oi'' GUM BPKA.H. Cornelius Uolley, was charged as a bailee, with the larceny of a gun spear, axe, and spado, value *15s on the 23rd inst, at the Wade, the property of Enoch Bond. Kemauded until to-morrow. LUNACY. James Pike a very tall man from the Whau, was brought up charged with being of unsound mind, iv consequence of exces sive drinking. The conduct of thin man wa<J described as very violent, so much so that a messen ger was sent direct to the station, lie was finally secured in a state of madness. Remanded until to.morruw. The following cases were also remanded. licury Duraut, charged with stealing t!ic sum of £7, frniu the person of Annie Wil son, with whom he waa ou terms of inti macy. Louis 11, Jollities, described as a racing man, was charged with obtaining £10 by false pretences from Mr Lynch, at Kid para. Michael Quiun, who has frequently been in the prisoner's box of late, was again introduced on a charge of violently assault ing a man named Hanson, by striking him last night on the head and face, of which Hanson's features gave uumistakcable evidence. The case will bo heard to-morrow. This was all the business.

A wag who bad lent a minister a horso tliat had run away with and thrown the clergyman, claimed credit for spreading lha gospol.

A young man who hold n leaded pi«tol to his head, End threatened to blow his brains out unless tho girla who had refused him would coa sont to havo, him was coolly told by the young lady he would have to blow Fomo brains into his head first, Ho didn't blow.

GABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[REUTEK'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

.Russian Designs on Balkh. LONDON.

Match 25.

Authentic intelligence has been received with refeience to the movements of the Afghan pretender, Abdul Rahman, who recently crossed the river Oureas from Kus sian territory, and was believed to be arming at Bulkh and Sadakahar. Aldul Rahtnau has now joined tho Turkoman forces under Mahomed Isa, near Akocha, forty-four miles from Balkh, and presumably intends to descend upon Cabul should opportunity ofl'cr. The strength of his force is not known. It is believed General Roberta is watching his progress, and it is expected (hat tho British troops will secure the town of Charikar on the road to Balkh, in order to oppose Abdul Rahman should he advance. The Empress Eugcaio, together with her suite, sailed to-day for the Cape. Her Majesty the Queen left for the Con tinent to-dry. Bank of England Beserve. LONDON. March 2G. Tho total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £17,375,000. Resignation by Duke of ; Richmond. The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, Lord President of the Privy Council, has resigned that position in the Ministry. Marquis of Harfcington on Turkish Reforms. The Marquis of Hartiugton made a speech it a Liberal mooting to-day, in which he reiterated the policy set forth in his recent manifesto. Jlo further said that if returned lie would endeavour to establish a European Council, and would bo prepared to use coercive measures towards Turkey in order that she should introduce internal reforms. Mr Gladstone Laid up. Mr Gladstone ia severely indisposed. His illness is caused by overwork and the strain of attending to electioneering. LONDON. March 27. Prince Leopold's Foreign Tour. It is announced that Prince Leopold will shortly leave England on a tour through Canada and United States.

AUSTRALIAN.

[UEUTER'S SPECIAL CAULEORAHS,

Acceptances for fclie Sydney Cup. SYDNEY. Saturday. The following acceptances for the Sydney Cup were received to-day :—Sweetmeat, Murlindale, Suwarruw, Columbus, Socuii dus, Dean, lVtrca, Strathearn, Falmouth, YVoolstone, Nellie, Caspian, Lowlandor, Gipsy Cooper, .Sunshine, Hopeful, Black Swan, Kancswood, FircbeU, Auckland, Euclid, Sunlight, Santa Cruz, Pontiff. Warhawk, Freemason, Middlesex, Carrac tacus, Keview, Croydon, Vulette.

The West Coast Commis sion.

(ri£R UNITED PBESS ASSOCIATION)

WELLINGTON, this day. The Ilaworft Commissioners had a very satisfactory interview witli Titokowaru, Kokore, and other important chiefs yester day. They regard the native difliculty as now at au end, although tilings were very gloomy when they first came.

Entertainments To-Night.

THE THEATRE : AN EVENING WIT

MOOItU

Tux celebrated Baker family will open at the Theatre Koyal this evening with "An Evening with Tom Moore," to which we called special attention on Saturday. We havo reasons for believing that this cnter taiurueut, iv connection with the life, poetry and melodies of Ireland's memorable minstrel, will bo one of the best of tho kind that has ever been given in this city. The selections troin Moore's songa ;>ro those which have met with universal acceptance, such as "Love's Young Dream," "The Lost Rose of Summer," " Offc in the Stilly Night," and a number of other gatherings from Erin's bouquet of native flowers, wreathed by the cunning band of Moore, *Ye aro certain that every pcrs-on who has the least .sympathy with the true and beautiful in nature aud song will find ample pleasure and a fund of real hearty enjoy ment this evening in tho Theatre Koyal.

DEAN'S MINSTRELS.

Dean's Minstrels will hold possession of the Lorno-stroet flail this evening, and will give one of their (irst-rato entertainments, full of life and merriment, of which the programme quietly speaks. The whole of the particulars aro linked together with much t.istc and harmony, nicely blending the si niinie.nl, il ami comic, music aud senti ment. Persons inclined for a jolly evening associating fun and laughter, aud who enjoy a good local conundrum, and a moving patriotic song, will not fail to be at the Lorne-stroct Hall at the appointed hour. The programme full and perspective, gives the titles of the songs, names of the singers, and the different odes. The carnival will be under distinguished patronage.

ALBERT HALL.

The first social gathering of the Monday Evening Quadrille Assembly at tho Albeit Hall will be held this evening at eight o'clock. Messrs Keed's string band will bo in attendance. Tickets of the hon. sec, Mr F. Corbett.

ONEHUNGA.

A grand concert will be held this even ing iv the Masonic Hall, Ouehunga, in aid of tho funds of tho Public Library and Free Keading-rooui of the district. The programme of tho evening is varied and louj;, containing no less than eighteen songs, and a number ot duets. Mr Littlewood will sing the " Tar's Farewell " aud " Castles iv tho Air." Among tho singers we notice the names of Messrs ltyau, U'rancis, Hauukin, Maekie, Howdcn, Veitch, and Nairn. Misses Gribblo, Vause, and Morris will also take part in the vocalisation, Mr Howden will sing the famous " Sleigh Song" with bell accompaniment. Messrs Vauso and Warren will sing tho lively comic ditty, " The Pumpkin Flat Volun teers," aud Mr J. P. Vauso will play variations on tho mouth organ. Tho enter tainment, therefore, is likely to be a great success.

Te French Invasion.

Late ou Saturday afternoon after thoSTAK wont to press the cutter Sovereign of the Seas arrived in harbour with another shipment of immigrants from New Caledonia, among whom are seven ticket-of-leavo men. The oil'encos for which these latter have suffered arc larceny, desertion, assault, violent assault, larceny as a bailee, and conspiracy. There are also two deportds, or political offenders, a clerk, and an architect. There are besides th >so eleven freo immigrants, who had fettled in Now Caledonia but have been compelled to emigrate by the severe depression prevail ing there. The cutter was boarded by the water police, who examined into the papers and collected materials for a report to Mr Superintendent Thomson. Bes'des the mail passengers there aro three women and one child. The Sovereign of the Beos met with severe weather on the trip, and the passengers suffered somo hardship from the limited nature of the accommodation. The free immigrants arc of the following occu pations :—Architect, chemist, clerk, joiner, jeweller, lemonade manufacturer, carpenter, gardener, blacksmith, sawyer, and labourer. Some of these have been in Australia, whence they wore induced to settle in New Caledonia by the attractive reports they received from those places. Om: family comes from the Isle oE Bourbon, and it is said that none of the passengers received any aid in the shape of couveyaucu from the French authorities. The majority of the passengers took lodgings at Mr Veith's Blue Post Dining Rooms, and to-day they were engaged in seeking employment. We learn from one of the passengers that a considerable num ber of convicts and others at New Caledonia are only awaiting repoita from their country men who arrived by the Griffin and Sovereign of the Seas, to come to Auckland, and that they are in regular communication with Frenchmen already settled here. The passengers, even the forcats libdres have been furnished with papers by the authori ties of Noumea. Some of the free immi grants bring Avith them a small capital which they had saved in their pursuits at Noumea.

Messrs Grant and Foster's Visit to the North.

THEIttOPINIOS OF NEW Z3ALAND

IS it bo permissible in those highly practical and utilitarian days, when tli9 fafcaoss of cattle, the deptli of clover, the height and strength, of straw, and the ploughability of land, compose tlio rule by which the earth iii measured, it may ba observed that whan . Captain Colbcck tempted tlie Lincolnshire delegates iut 5 a flying visit Northward ho • lured them to a region made venerable by • traditions and romantic associations. The i district where devout Marsdon lirst planted • the gospel standard, and the mission hell ; sounded the earliest warning of the new i era; where zealous aud adventarous mm I established a precarious tooting among a i barbarous race, known in civilized lands ; only by their cannibalism umi reputed ; ferocity ; whore the story of Old New Zea land was enacted in many a Maori i- Icainga; where the sovereignty of the land was ceded to the Queen iv a Treaty - that had no precedent among the recorded dealings of a civilized power with a savage race; the country, in short, which lills up • the first and most interesting chapter iv one of the most charming histories of Anglo Saxon colonisation, has enough in its 1 chronicles to win the attention of travel lers through Maori-land. But were it destitute of a history, were its primeval solitudes still unpeopled, aud its vast forests unexplored, it would yet he a country abounding in romantic attractions. Let us glance for a moment at its configuration. A peninsula stretching Northward about 200 miles, from the isthmus on which the city of Auckland is built, its width varying from 12 to G5 miles, and averaging 35 ; a coastline deeply indented with grand picturesque harbouri, and estuaries, aiford iug access to a territory abounding in broad rivers and quiet babbling streams, in dense impenetrable forests full of nobla trees and lovely evergreens, and beautiful forms of every variety framed in Nature's own mould ; a land where sterile hills frown over fertile and secluded valleys, or quiet gullies; pleasant upland slopes turn a cheer ful face to the warm sunlight, and tempt the thrifty husbandman to pitch his tout on their fruitful sides. At intervals over the wholo counlry the traveller lights upon se.tlementa planted in delightful spots, and almost literally fulfilling the prophecy des criptive of a land of plenty, he l'nids ready welcome to sit un'Jcrsnmcoue else's vine and lig tree, with the milk and honey within easy call. In favourable situations for getting out the timber great sawmills keep extensive camps of bush in on busy with axo and jnc'.c ; and the un inviting wastes find profitable employ ment for hundreds of gum-digger^, both of pakeha and Maori blood. If it be true as it undoubtedly is—that through Govern mental neglect many a .settler iv by-gone years shipwrecked his prospects in ventur ing all in a desperate and ill-prepared at tempt to clutch prematurely at these endow ments, it is equally true that many have realised their expectations and have lived through the time when North Auckland was virtually locked up by bad communica tion to enjoy the woll-earned fruits of theii enterprise now that railway, steamers, and roads bring nearly every district in fail access to the city and market. Must of the settlers in their happy state of iudependenc might now sing in their hall* of industry a< Thomson sang from his "Castle of ludo lenco" : I euro not for fortune, whit you me deny: You cannot rob me of (roo .Suture's trraco ; You cannot shut tho windows of tbe ?ky, Through which Aurora shows her brightening face; You mnnot bar my constant foot to trace Tlie roads and lawns by living stream at eve Lot h'laltli my nerves ana Hue- Iltires braco, And r their toys to tho kitiv children Ijivo Of fancy, reason, virtuo, niiujht c:\n mo be reave. The area of the laud in the North has boon ostiraatsd at 3,B'U 000 acres, of which one million acres arc owned hy the Govern ment, and open for settlement, and man} thousands of acres allotted under the forty acre giant system are unoccupied, and might be acquired at a moderate price. It is to be regretted that the claims made upon Messrs Grant aud Foster's time by their pilgrimage through the colony pre cluded a more extended exploration of the North, but tho determination of tho member for Marslcn, that they should not go away without ttking at least a peep into the country, has been well rewarded by the satisfaction which both gentlemen express at tho results of their hurried trip, and the favourable impressions which they carry awa.r of the land. Captaiu Colbeck has placed the whole North under a further dt;bt of gratitude, by the manner in which he organised and carried out this expe dition. THE DEPARTURE FROM AUCK LAND. Tho parly which consisted of Messrs Grant and Foster and about a dozen Auck lan 1 gentlemen, under the direction of Cap tain and Mr Colbeck, left the Queen-street wharf in that excellent little steamer City of Cork,at about si quarter to seven o'clock on Friday morning, favoured by glorious Now Zealand weather, Iv the trip up tho harbour to Riverhcad, a capital view was obtained of Auckland and Ponsonby, slop ing picturesquely to the Buy. An hour was pleasantly beguiled, noting the scenery of tlie harbour, aud chatting on the North its history aud prospects. One Albortlamler narrated how with a party it had taken him si\- weeks to accomplish the journey to l'ort Albert, 'which is now done in almost as many hours; how tiiey had to work their way up lo liiverhead by cargo-bont, and thence cross the portage to Llcleus villa with bullock drays; how finally r'aching llcleusvillo cirgo-boat conwyarc > was resumed, and con t ary winds and mud ilats prolonged a journey of little over sixty miles to tlie extraordinary period mentioned, the explorers bulling at last disheartened anil with lighter purses to begin the work of pioneer settlement. lie concluded, how ever, (hat the men who had braved these hardships aud stuck to the land wore now the most comfortable and contented of all those who were tempted to New Zealand by this once popular scheme. The City of Cork arrived at Riverhcad in about* an hour-apd-a-half from starting, and the train being ready at the railway wharf anothor hour put the party at Heleusvillo. The poor gum country around Riverhead, which gives an unploasing first impression of tho North, has entered on a new life. Diggers tents are :cen very thickly dotted over it. At various points of the line, where cultivation is proceeding, and particu larly at Mr Monk's and adjoining farms, good proof is afforded that even in this dis tiici thero are considerable tracts of excel lent land, agre.vt deal of which, now lying waste, might bo most profitably occupied. After refreshing at Walkor's Hotil, the party embarked in MrMitchulson's steamer Tangihua specially chartered by Captain Col heck, the Kaipara Company's steamer Dur ham, which it was intended to employ, hav ing mot with aslight accident', An enjoyable trip down the river, with distant glimpses of the largo runs lying ujon the Western shores, and of the Tauhoa block, recently occupied under freo selection conditions on tho mainland, brought the steamer to Kaipara Heads, where a grand view was obtained ot tho ontranco and open sea beyond, with several largo timber ships inward and outward bound. Heading! across, and passing the entrance to the Oruawharo River, tho Tangihua mido the Otamatea at about half-pist two o'clock, a bluff limestono cliff, at the junction of the Otamatea and Arapoua river. l", bringing Captain Colbcck's block early into view. TRIP UP THE GREAT KAIPARA ESTUARIES!. Round this point, formerly known as Mascfiold's, but now owned by Captain Colbeck, nestles the protty little township of Batley, overlooking a bay of theOtHinatea River. There is a first-class hotel, con ducted by Mr Powley, good store, ilour mi 1 (in course of erection) and other buildings. A fine shelly beach lies in front, adding to the attractions of Batley as a watering place, in which character its fame is already extending. Commercially, the situation, at the outlet of several large estuaries watering a very extensive territory, could hardly be excelled. To afford the beat view of tho country obtainable in the limited time, it was resolved that ths steamer should lirst make a trip up to the head of tho Otamatea river, and then return aud ascend the Arapoua aud Pabi rivers as far as Captain Colbeck's residence on the latter. Ilia block of 20,000 acre*, which extends right across the delta formed by tho two rivers, has a frontage to both of nearly thirty miles. The Otamatea abounds iv charming scenery. The bulk of the land on both sides is excellent, much of it first class ; a proportion, of course, with the peculiar patchine&s of the North, in different. A mile or two beyond Batley, what looks like an European township from tho appearance of its weatherboard bouscs,neat church andschool.comes insight. It is explained to be Arama Karaka's ettlement and the Wesleyau tnissioustation stablished by the Rev. Mr Gittos, whose house is on the opposite side of the river. A large native reserve surrounds the settle ment. Light bush and open lands, all undulating, are blended by the windings of the river into charming piece 3of lake-like scener.v. At four o'clock, anchor was cast at the junction of the Kaiwaka and Wairau Creeks, which merge into the Otamatea.

A landing was effected at the Government wharf, Curtis's Point, where several horse? wore waiting, and Mesara Grant and Foster, rcsompanicd by Mr Hill and one or two other gentlemen, rode over to Mr Hill's faun at Maungaturoto. The other mem bers of tho party amused themselves at will meanwhile; several of them strolled through a little bush on to the land cleared by Mr Tame, and laid down in surface - sown gr.is3 last autumn. Mr James Wallace, the well-known farmer of Papatoitoi, who was one of this party, expressed surprise anl satisfaction at the excellence of the sward and the quality of the soil. At Mr Hill'.s farm, the Lincolnshire delegates made a careful examination of the grass and uncul tivated lamb. The party rode up to the top of the ridge, and a spade being brought into use, turned up a rich loam two i feet deep.resting on limestone bottom. The quality of the laud was pronounced unim peachable. During this trip the visitor,- had an opportunity of examining one or two capita! pieces' of kauri bush, which they hiid never seen to advantage before. Time unfortunately did not permit a ride through Maungaturoto, the most successful perhaps of all the Albcrtland settlements, but the good results observed xVom the application of industry to such land fully accounted for tho prosperity of any settler who brought energy and experience to the work of cultivation. Returning to Curtis's Point a little before seven o'clock, the reit of the party were discovered on board amus ing themselves watching the leaping of the mullet, which abound Ln all these rivers in perfect shoals. Tin; moon was now well up, and the picturesque river vicws_ lay mirrored in an enchanting (silvern light. Stopping at Batley to ship several cases of splendid local grown apples anr' pears, the steamer made a good run up the Ara poua to JL'alr, another picturctcjuc and well hituated town, possessing good accommodation and at ro3. A large brig.m tine was lying at anchor in the rivnr. Both the Arapoua and Ctamatea, it may be ob served in passing, are navigable for .-jlups of large tonnage, ' After landing some of the passengers at Pahi, tho steamer continued her journey up the Piihi river three miles, casting anchor closo to tho grounds sur rounding Captain Colback's residcnc1. Messrs Grant and Foster and other mem bars of the paity landed here, and were most hospitably welcomed and en tertained. The house has been built on an elevatioi, commanding iv front a pleasant prospect across the lawn to the river. From the tide, the outlook takes in a large and well-cultivated garden fringed by surrounding bush, which slopes in grace ful evergreen waves to the river bank. Beyond, a lovely thickly-wooded point on the other side of the river", completes a beau tiful woodland scene. EXAMINING CAPTAIN COLBECK'S BLOCK. On Saturday morning, Messrs Grant aud Foster, well-mounted, under the escort of Mr Colbeck, set out to examine tlie land. Other members of the party, whose tastes were los 3 bucolic, maic up a. picnic excur sion, including several ladies, to explore the tipper reachc3 of the river, which were understood to be particularly enchanting. Report in this instauce very seriovisly under rated the reality ; for a pretty stiff p'.-.1l against a strong tide was abundantly rewarded. Every turn of the river opeaed up new beauties. The banks, clad to the river margin with a rich and varied foliage, gradually contracted until the boat at last floated beneith the umbrageous cinopy iv a delicious cool. " What a place for water fowl!" exclaims onj cuthu.sia.it. " What a spot to lie en tranced with Nature, and dream the honr3 away," says another ; while all,after gravely testing the matter, so that there should be no mistake about it, with one voice de clared that it was the most delicious retreat in the world wherein to sit and sip the sparkling vintages of Epernay. However, a rapidly-falling tid<: gave warning that, like all human joy.', even delights like those might have an unhappy ending, and drift ing with the stream the voyagers regretfully emerged into the broader waters and bright sunlight, and with watchful eye for man groves, which abound in the river, returned to the homestead, before mud flat) disturbed the aesthetic atmosphere by ob truding their ugly surface? on the land scape. THIS FARM. The afternoon was agreeably aud profi tably employed in inspecting the farm. Economy in fencing has been attuned by a continuous line of fence ?>k miles long, from oue bend in the river to another. About liftccn hundred acres have boon cleared, logged, and burned, aud the surface-sown grass ha; everywhere taken splendidly. Some 150 head of cattle, and 800 sheep are depastured on tho land. Iv the vicinity of tho homestead the land was cropped last year with first-class results, aud ploughing operations are now proceeding in anticipa tion of the coming Spring. Mr James Wallace, who had again made good use of his time and had ridden as far as the home stead of Mr Jackman, a neighbouring settler lower down the river, became quite enthusiastic on the theme of surface-sown pasture, and well-fatted kiue. The un divided opinion was one of gratified surprise both with the country and tie large amount of work carried out by Captain Colbeck, M.II. It., during his short residence, whio has tiven an impulse to the wholo district. WHAT THE DELEGATES THINK OF NEW ZEALAND. Messrs Grant and Foster and Mr Col bock returned in the course of the afternoon after a long ride Referring to their mission of inspection, which this visit brought to a close, Mr Graut stated very unreservedly th.it his impression of Now Zealand had boon a most favourable one. He expressed pleasure at their very hospit able reception in all parts of the colony. They were so satisfied with the country that it now remained entirely with the New Zealand Government whether they person ally returned to cast in their lot here. In the South they had found that all tho good agricultural land had passed out of the hands of the Government. There were some runs open, but that was not what they had been looking for. They liked the Waikato, and were also pleased with what little they had seen of the districts North of Auckland. He strongly advised the settlers to agitato for the continuation ot the railway. They had laboured under great disadvantage in the inadequate means of communication. They had land which would grow good grain crops and good meat, and ho thought they were fully entitled to railway facilities. Mr Grant spoke very earnestly on this sub ject. There remains no doubt therefore, as anyone acquainted with New Zealand might have predicted, that the strong prac tical common sense aud experience of the delegates has recognised this great natural a I vantages possessed by the colony, and that their report will be generally favourable. Of this we may rest satisfied, that their re- port will be that of thoroughly impartial ami competent men, who have spared no labour nor personal inconvenience and fatigue in their investigation. There is, however, a diiliculty which it may be hoped will be removed in the way of the delegates aud many whom they represent, from immediately deter mining to settle here. They have been accustomed to farm holdings of a thousand asres and upwards, .and there are obstacles that prevent the immediate acquisition from Government of the areas which their capital would enable them to cultivate thoroughly. If they aro prevented by this cause from coming to reclaim tho too long unrcpro ductive waste lands of this part of the colony, the diiliculty will be one ever to be regretted. For the sake of the Province we hope such a contingency is an im possible one, and that we shall soon have both gentlemen and many equally good colonists from Lincolnshire amongst us as permanent resident?. THE RETURN HOMEWARDS. After spending a pleasant evening amid the refinements of civilised life faraway from " the busy haunts," the party bid a cordial farewell to their hospitable host and hostess aud family, aud as the steamer cast oil", three ringing cheers and the fami- liar strain of '' Auld Lang Syne " woke the echoes ot the woods. A bright moon light night again favoured the expedition, and the run down Kaipara harbour was being made in fine style, when the steamer, being furnished with two skippers for extra certainty, gave another exemplification of the old proverb about a multi tude of cooks. Hugging the margin of a channel a mile wide and deep enough to float the Great Eastern, our little bark was anded on a mud Hat at S a.m., and the tide ailing rapidly, left her there for I've hours. However, notwithstanding this mishap, Helensville was reached by half-past 10 o'clock in the morning, and Auckland be fore the stroke of oue. CVPTAIN COLBECK'S INTENTIONS. As is generally known, a large portion of the extensive and well-watered estate owned by Captain Colbeck was a recent native purchase. It i 3 his desire to settle the land adjoining his own homestead with a thrifty population, and ho offers blocks oq deferred payments upon terms even more liberal than those under Government regu lations. There is, fl c believe, no place in New Zealand offering greater attractions to persons with a little capital seeking a homestead. The communication is now very good and will be still better when the railway, in progress, is com- i

pleted from Helensville to Aurfri, i For cattle-rearing or fruit-growing the W with its sunny slopes, could not be ri«n J anywhere. Captain Colbeck hasdn d great deal for the Kaipara district, fe enterpnse and public spirit are deservim, 2 any reward that may follow them & °'

TELEGRAPHIC.

UNITED PBEM^ASSOOIATIOK.)

HAMILTON, this d™

EXCURSIONS.

Twu excursion steamers crowdn.l i loft for Taupire, with Sunday School chi?/ rca in one. lho weather to-day is mao •« cent. UJagniti.

RUSSELL, Saturday The "Northern Luminary" o f v ' advocates the closing of the ovsfo l I about the Bay of Wands for two yea» th* editor having discovered abundant « oysters in parts to the northward of th beds, unknown to the general public. A swamp has been found near the^L mill which has the properties of coatinoi™ with a firm covering of copper Z samples have been forwarded to Aucklamf

CIIKISTCHURCH, thisday

DEATH OF TEMPLETON.

The celebrated race-horse Temnler while having a trial yesterday fell oy J oa cow and died through injuries. CHKISTCHURCH REVIEW. The lufautry battalions proceeded to th race-course this morning by train, the f™! lot leaving about 10 o'clock. The cL. and Artillery went round. The town? lull of visitors. v a

CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

DUNEDIN, thbdav

Tlie Criminal Calendar consists of is cases including 2 cases of cutting an! wounding, 1 of horse stealing, 5 of hijrhw., robbery, 1 of manslaughter, l wilful m,,, der. w"

The weather h dull and threatening The day is generally observed as a holiday]

Easter Sunday.

Tub numerous churches of all denomina tions of Christian people were largely at! tended yesterday, and fitting discount were delivered by clergymen and minist«T and the churches decorated with emblems of tlie festive season. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. St, Paul's Cathedral church displayed both design and taste in its decorations everything being in excellent order, aud in the best possible style of execution. There were full choral services, at which the officers and men of H.M.S. Cormorant were present. Of the musical portions of the service, the following were most noticeable • " Te Deum," by Evans (America), the anthem, "But Thou didst not leave" (Handel), followed by "Christ beine raised" (Elvey) and Hayne's Commnmoa Service. An excellent sermon was preached by Rev. C. M. Nelson on the subject of the Easter Festival. The evening service .was largely attended. The anthem for the evensong was, " I know that my Redeemer liveth," and " Gloria in Excelsh.'

The pulpit of St. Paul's was last night occupied by tlie Rev. Mr Bispham, whe%t the invitation of Rev. MrNel3on,deliveredan excellent discourse to a crowded congrega. tion. The text chosen was the ninth vene of Mark xvi; and from the fact that Cbriit after His resurrection appeared first to Mary Miigdalene out of whom "Hehad cast seven devils," vaiious important lesions were drawn iv a plaiD, practical, and impressive manner, the principal one beine encouiayement for penitent sinnera wfio have been guilty of even the worst.of crimes. Adding to theattractivenessofthe sermon itself, were the commanding presence, and the intelligible delivery of the preacher, whom we are pleased to welcome to Auckland. Mr Bispham has had con siderable experience in foreign land, having for a number of years been engaged ia successful mission work amongst Indians, Chinese, negroes, etc., in different places in the West Indies aud in British Guiana. Impaired health, the result of tt.e heat ot the climate aud general insalubrity of the scones of his labours, compelled him to give up, and to seek a country not suffer ing from these disadvantages. He decided on New Zealand, and for two years past has been in charge of a 'church in Canter; bury, which he has now left in order to oiler himself for work in the North. We believe we are "merely echoing the wish of all those who listened to him last night,in saying that we sincerely hope that he will permanently settle in Auckland.

ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.

This English Church, situate ia Bobson street, was well atteuded both at morninj and evening service. Appropriate sermons were preached by the minister in charge. The pulpit, gallery, and other parts of the church were gracefully festooned with leaves and white flowers. The following formed the music and singing of the choir: Hymn 115, Easter Anthems (Tallis, Grand), psalms 2, 57, 3 (proper), Gray, Service: Dyke's in F Aulhera, " Christ being raised"; hymn 119, hymn 231, kyrie 96, Weber. Evening: Hymn, 120, psalms 113, 114, lIS (Boyce Jacobs). Service: Jack son's in F Anthem, "Praise the Lord"; hymn US, hymn 115.

ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL.

The cathedral of St Patrick's, Wyndham street, was largely attended yesterday. Th Pontifical High Mass was celebrated by His Grace Archbishop Steins. The music was of a high order and more effective in its influence upon the minds of the congregation. Rev. Father Walter Macdouald was Deacon, and Bey. Father O'Dwyer, Sub-deacon at Mass. At seven o'clock in the evening there were held Pontilicial Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, the Archbishop pre siding. The services were impressire throughout, and listened to with seemly de votion.

ST. THOMAS MISSION CHURCH.

The little church of St. Thomas', Union street,' Freeman's Bay, was well-filled ij an attentive congregation, and the interior of the building presented a pretty appear ..luce, evidencing much taste.. The altar was especially attractive; ; Texts' or Scripture were poetically arranged and surrounded with ears of corns, apple?) grapes, and tomatoes, forming a beautiful autumnal picture from nature. Morning and evening services were held, and bn« impressive sermons delivered. ■ Holy Communion was held at eight o'clock, celebrant, tho Rev. R. B. Coming, of the Melnnesian Mission.

ST. SEPULCHRE'S CHURCH.

The congregation of St. Sepulchres attended the Easter services, at which ap propriate Easter hymns wera sung, «nd sermons delivered. The decorations -.were simple, and in accordance with the geniM and awakening spirit of the season. ■Tbe Holy Communion was' administered at each 'service, aud also at the afternoon service held iv the branch Church of tne lipiphany.

ST. MARY'S, PARNELL.

The services of this church, under tho pastoral care of Dr. Maunsell were fully at tended, and the sacrament of the Lass Supper duly administered. The services were in harmony with the lessons of Easter tide, also, the hymns and anthems. PLACES OF WORSHIP. The chapels of the Wcslcyan, Congrega tionaliats, Baptists, and others, W? re numerously attended by their respective congregations, and a due reverence I« Easter Sunday everywhere observed.

Cricket Matches.

(Whau v. Mount Albert.) Oa Saturday the return match v» played in Mr. Bollard's paddock. '» Whau since the fust match have conaaer ably strengthened their Club, and P" several new men in the field. The Rio Albert Team protested aud we think rlff»UJ to, a visitor in the neighbourhood bw j from Ponsonbv plaviug as one of the «° Club; We think 'it a pity that CounW Clubs do not confine their players _ residents in their various Districts a|«»» much to tho pleasure and also is •»%■ honourable. The game was well c<>n«» the Whau C. C. making 49 in ,the)^" n t innings, and 42 in their second. &■«? Albert C. C. 36 in their first, and 33 in w second giving a majority of 2'- to . tf Whau. This victory was mainly <wB the bowlin? of their Ponsoaby frien^ on A spirited cricket match was plaveu Saturday between the Auckland, » Remuera and Epsom Cricket Cluw. men were pretty evenly matched, r"3^ n t g in favour of the Auckland Club, by ?"% fifty runs. We are not able to give , particulars, but the results were AucKiw m 3 G5 ; Remue-a and Epsom 110.

THE AUCKLAND EV

ffilFG STAB, MONDAY, MARCH 2d, 1880.



MILNE & pHOYCE Have now on view a Complete .Assortment of the mem beautiful SPRING GOODS o£ every description, from the beat Home markets. MILLINKKY, \n Paris and English STRAW GO.jDS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS VISIT KS and MANTIiffiS, in Silk and Cash mere JACKETS, in Coloured Summer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Silk, &<\ CHILDRKN'B HOSE, in Cotton, LJslo, and Silk PARASOLS, UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS KID GLOVKS-Black, White, and Co oured; 1. 2. i, and 6 button UNDRESSED KID GLOVES, 2 and i button. An Immense Stock of DRTCSS GOODS, in all the newest and most fashionable styles and textures; all marked exceedingly moderate. BABY LINTKN, CHILDREN'S and LADIES UNDERCLOTHING, in great variety. BOYS1 KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIERY, HATS, COLLARS, ETC. A Complete Assortment of Calicos, Fiannele, Linens, &c. DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKING OX THE PREMISES. Five per Cent. Discount allowed for Cash. MILNK&C II O V C E, Cheapside Hocse. "' "TW" E W MILLINERY, NB W BONNETS and HATS. LATEST FASHIONS FROM PARIS. Alflo, in COSTUMES, JACKETS and MANTLES. W. RATTBAY will hold a GRAND SHOW Of very Choice and Fashionable Autumn and Winter Goods ON MONDAY, THE sih APRHi. The attention of the Ladies is specially Invited to this intendol Display of Now and Fashionable GOOD?. W. E A T T R A V, 6C>, QUKBN-STBEET (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). •TT7-ELL ESL BY H~O USE. CHEAP DRAPERY! CHEAP HOSIERY I CHEAP MILLINERY I A. L, is now offering his LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF DRAPERY AT VERY LOW PRICuS, in addition to whioh he will give a Discount of Five per Cent to Cash Purchasers of One Pound and upwards. The Stock comprises a large assortment of General Drapery. Dress Goods, from 6d per yard; White Sheeting, Is 4d; Grey ditto, 8d: Black Lustre, Bdand Is; extraordinary good valuo, strong Brown Holland, Bd, well worth lod; Crimean and Oxford Shirtings, cheap; Black Silk. 2s lid; a large stock of Ladies' Corsets, in spoon bosks and other makes; ■Ladiea' and Children's Underclothing (a good assortment), cheap; Women's Hoae, 6d; Ladies and Cnildren's Hats, in all the newest styles Buyers of Millinery will do well to call here before making their purchases elsewhere. Orders from the Country promptly attended to and special attention paid to them. One Shilling in tbe Found Discount on all Cash Purchases of £1 and upwards. A. LOVETT, We GT-ESt ev-strkkt.



The Tbiitmph of the Agb. — In moderaaj one and dis'i.'Ciive excellence the Wiloox and White Organs o^.ipse all otlier styles. They are capabla of brillit r. effects as well as of sustained harmony, and the many varied and beautifu combinations ado juato to performance of Clas sical. Leititimate Orean Music—Solo Agency Auckland Mubio Wabkeousb, [11, Queen- ,



Special Advertisements. QCR Q.REAI QALE 031 MEN'S ;AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS,-AND SHIRTS, COMMENCES [THIS EVENING. All.the New Shipments rocontly received will bo Boldiat SALE TJ3R I C.KiS. iLK I RICES. J. C0 S a RAY E & CC. TO THE PUBLIC JVC have the pleasure to inform you our c- AUTUMN and WINTER GOODS arc now opened for your inspection. It is our intention to keep a much Cheaper, Larger. and more Fashionable. Stock of DRAPERY and FANCY GOODS than we did prior to >a the late Dissolution of Partnership, and a {/lance at our present Stock will convince <*■■ you that gpod taste and judgment has been exercised in its selection. We thank you for so far endorsing our views regarding Cash Paumcnts as to encouraqa us to continue the CO-OPERATIVE CASH SYSTEM. j Ok?1 Stock is marked down to the VERY LOWEST SHADE OF PROFIT; but we trust to a VERY LARGE CASH RETURN to compensate for the small profit put on the Goods. In doing a large trade we necessarily hare a _ great number of Remnants every week. These will be measured up, marked at very low , . prices, and cleared off every FRIDAY and SATURDAY GARLICK & CRANWELL, or City Hall Arcade. lis Pompadour Cashmeres and Serges Pompadour Silks and Velvets 'or Pompadour Fringes and Buttons in Satin Dress Vests and Tyrian Velvets The "Louis" Velveteen (highly commended) -. Silk Finish Patent Velvet 3rt And all tho New and Fashionable Trimmings. t a n GARLICK & CRANWELL. he Estamincs :: Wool Poplin -■<, Satin Cloths :: Persian Corda ,! Crape Cloths :: Russell t0 Costume Tweeds :: Fancy Serges French Cashmeres :: Plain ~ ~ Winceys, various :: Black Silks a} l Alpacas, „ :: Silk Reps vl" Cherry Black Lustro :: Wool „ At Co-operative Reduced Cash Prices. * y GARLTCK & CRANWELL. , A Splendid Assortment of Flowers, Feathers, „„ Fancy Birds' Wings, Frilling, Roncuing, 100 Fancy Velvets, Sealskin Caps, Trimmed mid Untrimmed Hats and Bonnets, in our Milli he ncry Department. Milliners on the promises 88- to execute orders with dispatch. be GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. ,ey . n, d Ulsters, Mantles, Paletots, Jackets, OperoUcs' IC}- AVool Squares, Shawls, Capes, etc., Ribbons, ia< Scarves, all at Co-operative Prices, an GARLICK & CRANWELL. Ed Manchester Goods :: Blankets, very cheap ;ht Men's &Bo vs'Clothing :: Curtains, „ >t° GARLICK & CRANWELL. ry Our Goods are all Marked to the lin VERY LOWEST SHADE OF PROFIT. nd Co-operative Prices for Cash. _ ft Co-operative Prices a Public Benefit. he Co-operative Prices and a Largo Return. ho ed Jt3T Support our New System. TBa in- GARLICK & CRANWELL, to City Hall Arcade. ad lor °| »p H I S L I X U M. k3 ——_— nd en 100 DOZEN )rt 2-BUTTON KID GLOVES he rill (Quito sound), Only Is lid per pair. FA LargelStock of FANCYgGOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFOKES, DRESS GOODS, Sec, &c. To bo Sold at NettJCash, for a Short Tlmojonly. ad DRESSMAKINCt ON THE PREMISES. (JOStumcs'iiKUlu lv 21 houro' notioo. , A. LINABUKY & CO., 201 AND 206, QUKKN-STREKT, do ~~~ iy TISTABLISHED 185 5. in QHEAPEST W BEST HOUSE 5 Q(UALI Ti Y I - TH* g MACKINES _ TRA DE. g ONLY> h- M a w J; W. H. s nAKESPEAK & C a> n- 246, QUEEN-STREET, Jd Auckland. c. ESTABLISHED 185 5. g , . TfyTACINTOSH & "V^ATEBPROOF /^OATS. B, We are NOW SHOWING a Large Assort a_ ment of NX W G 00D3 in VULCANITE & DOUBLE TEXTURES, 5, from 46in. to 561 n. in length, with extra long fly at back, to open for riding. These goods are of - superior quality, and GUARANTEED WATERPROOF1. SILK UMBBELLAS ALPACA UMBRKLLAS ZANELLA UMBRELLAS GINGHAM UMBRKLLAS In Great Variety. Agents fok WERTHEIM'S SEWING MACHINES, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE IHEATEE ROYAL. J. FITZSIMONS, Manager. GREAT X> AR GAINS REAT_t>A R G A I N 3 GREAT {BARGAINS! GEEAT BARGAINS! GREAT BARGAINSj! just:opbned, A SPLENDID LINE OF J£EN'S »pWEED gl/I^TS, """" AT 27 s 6 D' ;Worth 45a. ONE CASK ISBN'S JTLAX JgHIRTS, With CoUars, AT Wout h 6a 6d. ONE BALK ■^■HITE gUPER. gLANKETS, 13 s 6 D ' Worth 20s. Inspection specially invited to OUR OWN MAKE OF BOYS' PLAITED TUNIC SUITS, From j gS. IST Note the Address— J. B. ROBINSON, AUCKLAND /CLOTHING T7«ACTORY, NEXT MESSRS TONES & £CO.'B ATTfiTTOW MART^



Special Adveriisments. rpHORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S X PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notioe. Saokß. 100's. 50-b' Crown Brand Flour, £ f. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. per ton li 0 0 U 10 0 15 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Flour 13 0 0 13 10 0 li 0 0 Sharps, per ton ..800 Bran, per ton .... 6 0 0 Fowl Wheat ~ .. Is. Od. per bushol. is above prices iaoludo Backs ndbagr--sock and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. Auckland. 23rd February. ISBO. d~\ N SALE, Kearsley's Combined Reapers and Mower Mangold and Turnip Drill 3 Turnip Sllcors Oilcake Breakers Winnowing Machlnoa Lawn Mowers. Alao, TO ARKIVE, PER 'INGLEWOOD,1 Coulter's Coin, Mangold, Turnip, and Manure Drills, combined And Ploughs, double and[slngle Harrows Hollers &c, &c, «C Tho!abovo goods are imported directod rom tho manufacturers, and will bo sold cheap to make room for furthor shipments. W. J. HURST & CO., 101. Queen-street.



TOWN EDITION IJUBLISHKD1 JUBLISHKD AT 4.50.