SHIPPING CORRESPONDENCE.

H<T, VVATKK{™s£ r V-«- : .|i«^0l0 S'TX RKT.-Thl-. KveLiiiK.io BUK RIP?:.—To-Morrr.w V.rrninf? O.S MOt'N'SAGE.- First 'Jr.arU-r, i!)th, 0.15 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

T.-OV- . Glecelg, s.s., Farqubar, from Taaranga

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Tararua, s.s.. Mulr, for Mol'-joum

VESSELS UNKNOWN.

Onlrdonin, schooner, from Tonga. Mazepna, schooner, from ilarotoiiga. Sovereign of tho Sea% cutter, from New Cale donia. Bismarck, 11.1.G.M.5., from Samoa l'ubal Cain, schooner, from Levuka. Marlon, schooner, from Norfolk Island. Klinor \'ernon. barque, from New York; called 10th November Trevelyao, ship (V.N.H.S.), from London ; load iucr. City of Quebec, barqun, from London. Camille, brig, from Now York Look Out, brigantine, from Sydney. Coronot, sohoouer, from Marshall Group.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Tauranga—Glenelg, Friday For New Plymouth .tnd Southern Ports —

Taiaroa, Vt'oflnesrlay Whungaroi—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Anno Milbank, Mondays and Thursdays.

EXPORTS.

Per Tararua for Poverty Hay—lo case' an d 1 qr.-rask brandy, 1 qr.-cask whiskey, 5G Dre bars, 2 kez3 Fkine, 11 case;, 2 packages. For Napier- 37 packages, 1 brjc. For Wellington— 2 parcels, 3 coses. For l.ytt.elton—f4 packages, 1 ne3S pipes, 2 cses. 1 balf. For Dunedin—lo ca^es sauce. For WiilF—lo cases Sriuoe. For Meibonrne—9 casks oil. For Adelaide—l cas;, 1 baricl.

Inwards Coastwise. — Mary Ann, cutter, from Mahurangi, with 723 buehels lime; Lake Superior, from PakM, with 1":<,000 shingles, 10,000 palings ; Flirt, from Lyttelton. in balla9t.

Outwards Ooabtwisb.—Mary Ann, cutter, for Mahurangi. with 700 foot timber. 2 pairs, snslios, 1 door; Zillah, for Thames, viaTainak' with 14 heal cuttle. 60 sheep, 30 bundles b.aj»; Marnvon, schooner, for Kaipara.

The brigant'no Meg Merrilies i 3 now b aintf overhauled. She will leave ngain for 1,0 ruk'a about a fortnight henc •.

Tho ship Uritish Kmplre arrived nt. Ly ctelton from this port yesterday after apassnge c ,f suven days,

The brigantine Active hns been char tered for a trip to Samoa.

Tho s.s. Argylo will return to-r j^t from ■Whangaret and Jlangapji. She 1' -. nves again or the same ports to-morrow after ,i"o O n.

The schooner Minnie Hare v nis -wrongly reported in our las', issue as hp ,vine arrived. The schooner which was belie ( 0 -qq t^ e Minnie Hare proved to be tho M j ry Hogan.

The Union Company's s.s. Wgj , a^a j e f c Tau ranga at ten o'clock ihis n-.orr j and sho may therefore be expected in ha jb/jur about mil night.

The hriarantine Flirt wil' _ ? voceod to Lsvuka immediately, havaug b< rfa chartered for a labour cruise.

The barque Loch Urr j 3 loading up rapidly for London: »A9 wll1. be r f a \\ Bn i p w ithiu the next ;prtnight.

The Lni'-jn Co.'a flB . 'fararua left for Mel bourne. - /i 0 Gisbor re an a southern ports, this S orI) .ng. She to- jjj th 6 followiog passengers- £**' ■ Gisborna-? j T a nd Mrs Bond. Key. CM. jjymo, Mr J. Fjrooks. For Napier—Messrs Mo- Crcdio and J . Croker. For w-llington-Messrs Hannah and* Pearce. For Lyttelton-Mrs Crook, Misses Crook (2), Masters Crook (2>. Messrs Robinson, CJark, McGregor. Chas. Hart, bor Dunedin - Mrs Gillespie, Mes3ra Thompson, Graham, Heron, Cunningham. For Melbourne —Mr Byrne.

Mr Henry Self c's contract for raisin* tho Taupo will expii-« on the Ist of Preparations for raising tho vessol a*e being steadily pu-hed forward, and the attempt will bo made during ,ho high tide 3at the end of the present month. The brurantine Look Out left Sydney for this port on March Ist with 1,519 bags bonedust, 8 cases detonators, 25 cases cartridges. Tho three masted schooner Eatollo, Captain Millar, cleared at the Customs to-d«- for New castle in ballast, and will probably sail this evening. The schooner Medora e'enred at the Custom to-day for Awanui with a largo general cargo. B

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hannah Mobau, s s., McCarthy, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Ranffatira, s.s., Harvey, foi the South Rowena, s.s., Ainodeo, for Hokiingft

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Port Chalmers, yesterday. Arrived: Arawata, from Auckland. Sailed :Te Anau, for tho North. Passengers for Auckland: Mrs L. Wilmott and E. Hurris.

Tacranga ny. Tho s.s. Wanaka left for Auckland at 10 •o'clock this morning.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, IThuraday.*ll

Mr R. Arthur, to-day sold hy auction the properties of the Union Sash and Door Com pany including the premises used as a factory, a 'O horse power engine nnd appurtenance?, anrt two allotments. ' ho whde were sold in one lot and realised £810.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Maim will Close as Unukb:—

This Day. For Samoa, per Rover, at 3 p.m. For Thames, per ltotomahauu, at 4.30 p.m. Fjridat, 19th instant. For Tavanaki and Wanganui, via Waitarn, per Hannah Mokau, at 11 a.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Coromandol, at 2.3U p.m. For P.ussell and Kawakawa, per Wanaka, at For Whitiangi, Tairaa, 'J'auranga, and Opotikl, per (ileneltt. at 4 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, and Wangarei, per Arsrvle. at i p.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana. at 0.30 p m. Saturday, 20fh instant. For Waiwera, Mahuraimi, Matakuna, Manga wai, Wa'pu, and Mangapoi, per Rose Casey, at io a.m. MONDAY, 22nd instant. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Wanaka, at 3 p.m. For 1 iutsell, Kawakawa, Waiiguroa, and Mon gonui, par Jona, at i p.m. Tuesday, 30th instant Per s.s. City of Now York as follows :— For Sandwich Inlands, United Stateß of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign Wo3t Indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkocg, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent, of Kuropo, at 1 p.m. For money orders, and registered letters, at 11.30 a.m. . Lato letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, In addition to tho postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of. sailing.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster

Tho excellence of an article is generally con ceded when it onlists a host of simri ms imitators 'i'ho very fact that it i» firmly entrenched in pop ular esteem invites othora to counterfeit it. Hcnco, tho number of impoa'ers w ho have pirated even the trade-marks by which (Jdqlpho Wolfe's Sclrcdam Arjmatic Schnapps is dirtin- Hliished, and endeavoured to palm off on the public a deleterious compound in the place of the genuine invigorant.

BIRTH.

CmOKK IT.—On March IG, at her residence, Wyndham-stro.et, Mcs John Uriokett of a son.

MARRIAGE.

HOBSON—WHITING.—On February 28, at St. Janifs's, Sydney, by tho Key. Canon Allwood, James Hobson, late o£ Auckland, New Zea land, to Blanche Antoinette, daughter of Georgo Kobert Whiting, Church Hill.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

ENQUIRER has not enclosed his name. Correspondents must adhere to this jour nalists rule, as a guarantee ol their good faith.

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

THURSDAY. MARCH 18, 1880.

tot the cause that lacks assistance For tho wrong.that needs resistance, For the future in the distance,

And tho xood that wo cau do.

Maohi Pauliaments tmd "greatnative meetings " are the ortlei* of the day. Just now there is a kind of roviva listic movement, among the natives and three of their leading men are preaching their respective doc trines. So far as we are able to learn there is no evidence of any common plan of action, though each of the three rival leaders professes to be ani mated by a desire for peace. This sentiment, however, is probably the result of a general conviction that tho rapid growth and powor of the Euro peans renders any hope of arrest ing their progress by war utterly futile, and the present movement in favour of the discussion of im portant questions affecting the relations of tho two races is doubtless an attempt to solve existing problems by peaceful means. The Maories clearly recognize the inevitable consequences of a general rising against the Europeans, and they have made sufficient progress in civili zation to appreciate the advantages of a united expression of opinion in securing reforms. Judging from the utterances of Tawhiao at Hikurangi, Te Whiti at Parihaka, and what wo gather of the programme of the Orakei gathering, there is an apparent rivalry between those three leaders for pre dominance, and these periodical assem blages are designed to attract and attach the tribes to the different centres. In fact it appears to be a struggle for mana. One of tho specific grievances of which the Maoris now assembled at Orakei complain, is a breach of tho Treaty of Waitangi, in the acquisition of their fisheries and foreshores, the perpetual nossession and enjoyment of which were guaranteed to them by the terms of that Treaty, but to which, tho exigencies of colonization have precluded strict adherence. The grievance as to r.he operation of the Highways Act is another matter, Here the Boards and the Maori-owners are in direot colli sion. On the one hand great traots of native land are lying idle and unutilised, whose value is being rapidly enhanced by the construction of roads from tho taxation imposed on European settlers, while the Maoris systematically evade their share of the burden ; on the other hand the natives plead poverty, and that these i'^ads are not required in their primitive mode of Jife. Thus it appears to be a question between progress and colonization on one side, and the apathy and obstinacy of semi-barbarism Qty the other, and there oan be no doubt as to the ultimate result. The sooner the Maoris realise the fact that they have legitimate obligations and duties, as forming an integral part of the population of the country and living under its laws and institutions, the better for themselves, and tho less risk will there be of the existing problems being solved in a manner which their best friends would regret. It is absolutely impossible, not to say ab surd, that the lands of the? North, should be permanently locked up and progressive settlement injured by the obstinate prejudices of a few ignorant chiefs. The complaint; as to plepro pneumonia is too palpably ridi culous to require comment, and the grievances respecting retrenchment in salaries, offices, and allovvancos is only natural under the circumstances, considering that the Natives have been too long pampered and demoralised by a system which has converted them, to a large extent, into political partizans of the Native Minister pf the day and his satelites, and only to be conciliated and their loyalty main tained by periodical payments of hush money. The financial circumstances of tho colony may hgye prepipitated the termination, of that system, but a change was inevitable goon or late, and when it has been effected the atmos phere will be cleared, and there will be icas clanger of misunderstanding be tween the Europeans and the Maoris.

V/E draw the attention of our readers to an extract which appears in another columu, #nd which will be ot special interest to those who have business relations with the Union Bank of Australia, a branch of which was opened in Auckland in 184§. Jt was recently announced that the Union Bank will shortly be registered on the limited liability system, and the Banking Record states that the customers will be ollicially informed to that effect at an early date. JVc uptice that the paid up capital of the bank now amounts to £1,500,000, its reserve funds to £§1,6,500, which are invested in Imperial and Colonial Government deben tures to mi.o extent of half a million, and in property and prernjecs oyer £266,000, with a further sum on hand of mi.diyjded profit of £123,000. In addition to this, the sepurity oft'ered to depositors aud other customers of the bank, there will be under the new arrangement a reserve liability of £3,000,000, or a total security of £5,316,500, exclusive of the undivided profits. The fact fcbaj; the

specie, cash, bullion, aud debentures iv hand ou the 31st December last amounted to the large sum of £2,158,366 is another proof of the prudence of the management and the stability of the institution itself, and the shareholders of the bank are to be congratulated on so satisfactory a statement. We may point out also that the London stock quotations show that the limiting of liability is increasing the value of the shares, £25 paid up, quoted in Dec. at £5S to £60, and after paying a divideud of sixteen per cent., or £2 per share ou the 19th inst. the price was £59 to £60. These facts will be highly satisfactory to the ahareUolders'atid customers of the Union Bank of Australia.

The Board of Education will meet at 2 p.m. to-morrow.

The autumn exhibition of the Auckland Horticultural Society will be opened to-mor row (Friday), in the Drill Shed. Exhibits will be received in the morning from G. 30 to 9 o'clock.

We would remind those interested in hor ticulture and in the cultivation of the beau tiful iv. the vegetable kiugdoiu that the Auckland Horticultural Society's Show will take place to-morrow, and next day. It is to be regretted, however, that tho Society has uot taken more pains to make public the nature of the prizes so that intending exhibitors might have had timely notice. The lirst section of exhibits will be plants iv pots ; section 2, cut llowcrs ; section 3, fruits ; section 4, culinary vegetables. The place of exhibition will be open for the re ception of exhibits between C and 9.30 o'clock to-morrow morning, after which no exhibits will be received. The judges will proceed to make their awards at half-past 10 o'clock. Only one prize in each class will be awarded to muserymeu, and no ex hibitor will be allowed to stage more than one set for competition iv each class, except in the case of single specimens. It is ex pected that in the fruit classes the exhibits will be very «ood.

Bishop Cowie will give his lecture this evening at the Auckland Institute Princes street, on " Afghanistan and central Asia," commencing at 7.45. As there is no charge for admission and the subject specially interesting, there should be a good atten dance, we hope persons will be punctual to the time, in order that the Bishop may not bo annoyed by the footsteps of late comers.

To the Editor : Sir, —Your reporter is somewhat in error in stating that i held the keys of Mr D. Goldie's sawmills at the time of his furnace chimney being on tire. Some time ago I covered the mill boiler with my non-conducting composition, aud having to work at night when the engine was not in use, I was initiated by his engineer into the intricacies of obtaining an entrance and exit to the engine-room after business hours. Being at hand the other night, I simply made use of this knowledge to give the police an easy entrance, and su save the property from being damaged by a forcible entry.—Yours, &c, E, lladkill.

In our last issue v»e published the results of a number of races which were contested at the Domain, under the auspices of the Hibernian Society, and we have now to supplement them with the names of the winners of the two concluding events, Tiz., the three-legged race (SO yards), and the race for members of the jnvonile contingent. M. Connolly and .1. Patterson carried oll'tho former, Kcgan and Holly being second, and Lennan and O'Brien third ; while tho boys' race was won by W. Lonergan, with Cul lotin second. The homeward march of the procession was characterised by th« greatest regularity and good discipline, and we aie happy to fay that not a Hingle accident occurred to detract fiom the pleasurable character of tho proceedings.

Mr T. Thompson, store-keeper, Wlmu, has been appointed an ag«nt, for tho swle of the Star newspaper in that district.

An extraordinary meeting of tho share holders of the Premier Goldmming Com pany wus announced to take place to-day, but at the time appointed there were none present, and the meeting therefore lapsed. The meeting was convened to consider the advisability of winding up the company voluntarily, to dispose of the property, and to appoint a liquidator.

At the last International Convention of Secretaries of Young Men's Christian Association, held in Baltimore U. S., it was reported that in America alone there are now upwards of 1000 Associations, while they have obtained a footing in nearly nil the towns of Great Britain and the Colonies. Mr. J. Court who has been connected with Association Work in ttirken liead and Liverpool, will with other friends address the meeting for young men, to be held this evening at 7.30 in the Lecture Hall of the Young Men's Association.

To the Editor : Sir,—To decide an argu ment, will you kindly supply through your favoured columns, information as to the amount of Customs Duties levied, or were leviable on the imports and exports at each of the ports of Auckland and Wellington during the year ended 31st December, 187.) ? —I am, &C, SunsCKIBKR, [Tho amount of Customs Duties collected nt Auckland for the yeir ended Dec. aist, 1879. was £214,003, and at Wellington, £191,729. — Ed. E.S.] In any tender accepted for the reclama tion contract the Government should care fully provide that the "contract should specify where the necessary filling in for the completion of the reclamation can he obtained, because the poi'tjou of Britomnrt Point left standing will not be sullicient,

The rehearsal for the Amateur Concert in the Choral Hall, which takes place to morrow evening, will be held tonight. The programme appears amongst our ad vertisement?, It includes the farce of "The Obstinatb Family," a scene from " The School for Scandal," and the farco of " Borrowed Plumes."

.Messrs Gilchrist, Watt and Co, general agent for the Pacific Mail Steamship Com pany for Australia aud New Zealand have issued a very useful Handbook which is ac companied by a map of the mail route.

Thacker's hotel, O'lvane's Bay, Canter, bury, has been destroyed by lire. It was insured for £1,200 in the South British, but of this amount £450 had been re-insured with the Standard.

The long looked for anniversary meeting of the Eden Tent came oil' last evening aud proved eminently successful. Upwards of one hundred persons sat down to an excellent tea, and mq,ny others came in later to the concert and ball. The concert was most satisfactory, and was evidently highly appreciated by those present. The follow ing did remarkably well :-Misses llartly, Hirst, Bruce, Taite, and Messrs Nairn, Hobb, James, and yauso. ftjr J. G. Carr spoke very forcibly on Kechabitism, at)d evidently had the sympathy of the meet ing. From the secretary's report we gather that the Tunt uumbors 50 members, with funds amounting to £275. No deaths have occurred since the formation of the Tent jn 1874, and the rate of sickness has been exceedingly low, the average being 1.7 days p<r number per annum, and the amount of sick beue'lit paid during the past year amounted to only 4s 7d per member. About 50 couples'stood up to the vaiious dances, and all seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. The only drawback was that the hall was hardly large enough for the vast company assembled.

General entries and acceptances for the Henderson's Mill Turf Club Kaces on (lie 29th March, close to-morrow at S o'clock to Mr Pprciviil the Secretary. Also nomin ations for the Autumn Handicap, St. George's Handicap and Steeplechase to he run at Ellerslie on Thursday arid Friday, the 20nd and 23rd-April 1880. A correspondent writes : " I take the liberty of differing with your correspondent " Pro Bono Publico " on street proaching. I consider it a special nuisance that plight to be put down. A jumble of religious phrases and jargon are used that I would defy anybody making any sense from a con stant shoutirjg of requesting their hearers to !' belipye it» Christ." Why, I suppose all Christians do to, do they notV Moie contumely aud ridicule is' brought against the religion preached than any roal Kood that is done beyond enabling would-be pious men to advertise their loud-mouthed re ligion. Let them act religion, not play it. —Your.?, &'c.,'("OS^lOßOLrriN." Thp conversazione in connection with the Genorul Assembly of thp Presbjt.erjan Cliuroh of NeW Zealand is announced to take place to-night in St. James' Hall, Wellington-street. The programme which has been prepared for the occasiou is au attractive one, comprising a number of musical selections, and addresses by a number of ministers. The musical portion of the cntcitainment will include the anthems " Let us go even unto Bethlenien/jj " What are These ?" and "Oh Taste and See," by the choir of St. James' Church. Mrs Mitchell will sing " Oh, thou that killed the Prophet?;" aud " Consider the Lillies,"'whjle Mr McCoskrie will give the soles "Comfort Ye" and 'f Every Valley from the Messiah. The speakers of the evening will be itev?. Sidey, ey-mpderator, (Napier) Frascr (Hawkcs Bay), Cjoo (Chrigtchurph), Hiley (Otago), David Bruce (Auckland), and His Worship the Mayor of Auckland, There will be a seryico of fruit, and at the close of the entertainment a collection ffill be taken up on behalf of the Assembly Scholarship Fund. No living man'can produce one siugle inßtonee where mince [pie,' eaten just be fore goiiiy to bgd, made a man have wild dreams. Men have laid it to nijnce pje, but it was their conscience.—"Detroit Free Press,"

A special meeting of the members of the Excelsior Ciickct Club will bo held this evening.

The annual social gathering of the mem bers of the P&pakura Presbj terian Church will take place on the 2">th hist. (Thursday), chair to bo taken tit half-past seven o'clock. The friends will have the opportunity of enjoying a pleasant evening in listening to the sweet strains of instrumental music, and tlic voices of melody and song.

To the Editor : Sir, —The display yester day of the many children, is a satisfactory evidence of what can be .shown in this climate with very little show of poverty. Verily it is a poor man's country, and let me whisper to our Catholic friends it is a sign of that toleration and good feeling from all denominations, which should not be lost ou their brothern iv the Southern Island, and doubtless it was as pleasing to all friends of religious liberty as it was to the parents and friends.—l am, &c, Liberty.

The rota of attendance at the petty sessions ou Tuesday next include the follow ing justices of the peace :—Messrs T. Henderson, J. 11. Home, B. Ireland, T. B. Keuilerdine, G. S. Kissling, 1). H. Lusk, J. May, B. Maclean, O. C. McMillan, U. do V. Mattelli, J. McElwain, T. MacfTarlane, G. M. Mitford. Chairman, J.M. Daigaville. April 27—Measrs L. D. Nathan, H. M. Nation, J. Newman, A. O'Neill, G. P. fierce, 6. B. Owen, F. L. Prime, G. Purchas, C. King, J. C. Sharland, M. Shea, J. L. Tole, W. St. Clair Tisdall, A. K. Taylor.

A breakfast in connection with the present session of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, was held at the Star Hotel this morning. There were about lifty persons, including several ladies present. The Key. J. Pat terson, of Wellington occupied the chair. Addresses were delivered by Revs. Riley, Renuie, Sidey, Bruce, McKinney, Eraser aud Webb, (Bapti.it), Morley (Wesleyan), aud Dr Maunsell (Episcopalian). The meeting which was of a social nature, concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

We understand that a foot-race is on the tapis of rither more than ordinary interest, to come oil' on an early date, between Mr X, J. Uutton of Auckland, and Mr James Freer of Gisborne, for the sum of £50 a side. The distances are to be 100, 150 and 200 yards ; the winner of two events of the three to take the money. Mr Freer is a stranger iv this city, having arrived a few days ago, when he at once challenged Mr llutton. He is said to be a "flyer," and has ran in some of the bent company iv New Zealand. Mr Hutton's reputation is well known, and if both men go the mark, a gaod race may be looked for.

Mr Doran's Variety Tioup of Minstrels entertained a very fair house last night iv the Theatre lioyal, and had the public notice been longer, the tioupo would hare met with a much larger amount of patron age. The performances were favoured with evidences of satisfaction from nil present. They consisted of sentimental and comic songs by Messrs Love, O'Hare, Kldor and Mctcam. The " Little Wonder," appeared in several character songs, such as " Awfully Clover," and two others. Mr (.('Hare sang very effectively, the beautiful ballad "Thou are ao near and yet so fur," also " Pat Murphy on St. Patrick's night." Mr Mot tain gave my " Daddy shoes." Mr Love amused the audience with " Darling Mi-nionette." The horizontal bar wan also iutioduccd by the elder Elder. Two amusing farces intervened which set the house iv a roar. The troupe will ro-appear in the theatre on Saturday evening with an entirely new programme, consisting of a farce, a portfolio of ballads, musical selec tions by I\h: orchestra, and a new song " I'aby's coming soon," by Mr Love.

To the Jtuutor: Kir,—Mr Nuisance Inspector Goldie, was the means the other day of taking away a poor man's license, simply because ho was independent ai.d would not truckle to the officious official* that exist, in this city. I complain that the said Ooldio caused my lioouse to bo taken away, altlio' he could not prove and nut attempt to prove any misdeeds against me. I would like to know how it is that this man has power to do so, and why he did it. It really seems that Mr Goldie requires a little checking in his manner of " running a muck " like a Malay at the owners ot these hand • carts, who are doing their bent to make an honest living in a quiet, and luollensive manner, and who keep within the law to the best of their ability, but the laws und the bye-laws ot the City Council are so numerous, and their interpretation by ignorant officials so easily twisted, that it really seems no man is safe however much he may be doing bin best to comply with all City Regulations, mid to provide honesty for his own li»ing, and that of his family.—l am, &c, FRKD Warsstkdt.

To the Editor : Sir, —There can be no excuss for the f>K»!j.~h follow who disturbed the street preaching the other evening but drunkenness ; yet, where conveniences for indoor assemblies are so plentiful aa iv this city, preaching in tin: streets is not required. It is uncomfortable to all parties, anil is in inferior taste. 11 id religion going a-begjiing, and whatover goes a-begging loics respect. It is clieapJohnisin iv religion, and the most valued platitudes of the preacher furnish often pleasant themes of burlesque to pushers by, " Pro Bono Publico" believes street preachings do more good than all our Chinches. Alas ! what a reliction on the Churche?, Let us charit ably hope " P. B. P" ia wrong.—l am, i&c, A. C.

A social evening wai passed at the Work ing Men's Club, by the members uud their wives and .sweethearts in the largo room of the plub. The room was very tastefully decorated with banners and evergreens suitable to the occasion, arrnnged by the members of the committee. Dancing com menced at eight, in which about thirty couples engaged, tinder the ellicient master of ceremonies Air Alexander Smith. The dance music (pinnoforto and violin) wan supplied by Messrs. Reed. In the Interval sevcr.il songs, solos, and recitations were given by members. An excellent spread was provided in tho dining room in Mr Wlieeli'i'.« unique style, with an ample supply nf tea, coffee, lemonade, ham, fowl, beef, tarts, etc. The party was very select, and every thing passed oil' in tho most satisfactory manner.

The celebrated Marshal Narvaez would appear to hnve been a. man who uudetstood his country'and his time. On his death bed his confessor asked him ,'f ho freely forgave all his enemies. " I have no ene mies," replied the dying Marshal proudly. " Everyone must have made enemies in the course of his Jife," suggested the priest, mildly. " Oh, of course," replied tho Mar shal, "Ihave had a groat number of ene mies in my timo, but I liavo none now. I huvo had them all shot."

Brett's " Ilasting's Gazette" to hand by mail contains a very amusing article on a sermon delivered by tho Rev. Forbes Win slow, of St. Paul's, Hastings : —"Dwelling upon the offertory question, the Rev. Forbes Winslow makes known his displeasure thus : ' Shame upon you ! would to God that I could raise the blush of humiliation co your checks, that I could goad you out of your indifference, that I could stinjr you to a proper souse of your indescribable aud contemptible meanness^ Having 'obtained as much as yoii wish) having had your cars gladdened with sweet sounds, and possibly your feelings pleasantly excited by a com forting sermon, you go aAyay congratulating yourselves thai yotir religion hifg cost you iiQthing. Coot you nothing, jndecd! It has cost you epinething, for the loss of which all the wealth of the worjd could never make amends—it has cost you your own soul. It is truo that Christianity neod not be a costly acquirement, for wo are asstirod that Christ's blessings are without money and without price ; absolutely free, thero being neither price nor promise of price required of us. This is the as-uranco of Isaiah, but it may be that Isaiah is wroaßatid Winslow ia right. Tho latter Is a "nioie modern authority, ami he asks ;—' Can you expect God to (loal grßcioualy' with those who in sult Him in His own house (the house that is nit tho "house not made with hands"), who affronts him with downright fin like this? You are but deceiving your own selves. 1 tell you plainly that your religion is in vain, your filith an httor delusion, your professed love to Christ a thorough mock ery, ft transparent piece of hypocrisy-your zeal foy God and His churoh but miserable cant, a wretched sham, to bo abhorpa of all true and honest men. 1 have waruod you that if you come to God's house in a mean, contemptible, niggardly spirit, instead of rcooiving a blessing, you rather add to your condemnation." It was of no use for the congregation to ex cuse themselves with the plea that hard times had come upon them iv consequence of the long-continued aud almost universal depression, and that tl^eir bakers and butcher's clajms, and the cjairns of those around thcrn poorer than themselves, had left them with lessened powpr to respond to tho constant; calls of St. Paul's. Money, mqney, money njusf; b,o had, f«r thp phurch wa3 in debt, and its worshippprs in danger. The]" Gazette " concludes ; ''If you cannot give this money you had better say your prayers and siug your praises at home, where no pecuniary exactions will be made upon you ; for, as it now is, according to the dictum of the Rev. Forbes Winslow, ' You leaye his sacred presence-chamber further away fj;om heaven, further away from the hope of B^vatjon', th&n ypu eyer were before,'"

The "Thames Advertiser" complains that the Premier did not accompany the Hoc, W. liollestou to the Thames.

Mr E. Phipps announces his intention to run n 'bus from Arch Hill, through Newton aud Hobsou-street to the wharf, stopping at the National Bank. This will be a great public convenience.

Mr Sibbin announces a sale of choice city allotments facing New Broad Koad, Freeman 3 Bay, on Thursday April Sth.

The public will be interested to know what was done at two meetings of the Eden County Council, of which no notice was given to the press, but at which, if we are not miiinformed, the {proceedings were exceedingly lively.

The Auckland Fishing Club will make their last excuision on Saturday uext, leaving the wharf at a quarter past one o'clock sharp. Members should take advan tage of this trip, as there is every likelihood of the weather being line and the sport good.

The "Sydney Morning Herald" iv a notice of the ait depaitineut of tiie Inter colonial Exhibition, says :—" In the other colonial courts, New Zealand unquestion ably takes the lead us regards the number and quality of the works of art exhibited. Judging from the high standard of excel lence and taste which characterises many of these, a stranger would be led to imagine that New Zealand was the Italy of Austra lasia. Among the principal artists whose works occupy iho walls of the court, the Messru. Gibb (father and son), of Christ church, occupy a prominent position. Their collections (O'2G, 627) should be inspected by all interested iv the progress of c lonial art. Nothing can be finer or more true to nature than the matter in which the dis tances are rendered in the various land scapes. In Europe such beautiful produc tions of the pencil would secure the highest commendatious. An oil picture by Mr. J. C. Richmond (639), of Lake Rotorua, is simpiy perfect. Two works, by Mr. C. D. Burraed, Wellington (622), also deserves attention, despite a certain want of finish. The distinguishing characteristic of the oil paintings in this court is, that not only are they the actual productions of colonial artists, but that, with one solitary excep tion, they represent New Zealand scenery. The same may be said of the water colour drawings, amongst which those by Mr. H. K. do B. Brandon, of Wellington (603), are noticeable for taste and delicate liuish, although by some the bluish tints which pervade the views might be regarded a3 defect. It is, however, extremely dillicult to select where there is such an abundance of good work, but we may mention the drawings of Mr, John Gaily, Nelson (607); Mr. J. C. iloyte, Dunedin (672), and Mr. T. Parnell Warner, Auckland (683), as deserving of special attention. Mr. lioyte baa ju«t taken up his residence in Sydney, where his productions arc becoming known to those who entertain a desire to encourage doervinj; art. A series of twenty-eight water colour drawings, by Mis« IS. Harris, Nelson (669), representing New Zealaud wild llowers aud berries', arc not only botanieally correct and beautifully finished, but also very interesting from several points of view, especially as allording hints to ornamental designers."

The " Sydney News " nives the following account of an interesting experiment iv meat preserving : —A number of gentlemen assembled at Mort's Freezing Works, Darl ing Harbour, for tho purpose of witnessing the rctmlt of an experiment made by Mr Carlo Mariua, of Moppity. Uu the 14th November a sheep hud been killed und cleaned at Moppity station, near Young. but the wool left on, and placed iv Mort's Freezing Works About eight days were occupied in the transit from Moppity to the ice works. The theep was taken out of the dulling room yesterday afternoon, and the skill and wool removed. When the sheep was put into the works it weighed GO^lbs, and yesterday it weighed 711bs, the dillur ence being accounted for by the moisture absorbed iv the chilling room. On being skinned the carcase looked perfectly sound nud wholesome, and had the appearance of having been freshly killed. There was a certain dampness about it which, it was stated, would disappear by morning. The mutton was of excellent flavour, and, when cooked, tasted admirably. The novelty in this experiment consisted in preserving the sheep with the wool on. By this means the cost of canvas wrapping is saved, and there is the additional advantage claimed that the pelt and wool pays the cost of freight, &C., if the meat is shipped to Europe, Tho gentlemen present expressed themselves as highly satisfied with the result of the experiment, though some were doubtful whether it would uot be more ad tftntagfous to shear the sheep in the usual way before killing. Mr Marina despatched an 841b sheep in the Strathleven, aud there are two other sheep of the same weight in the freezing works. The advantage of slaughtering on the pastures was clearly demonstrated by tho cxpeiimeut.

Great Native Meeting at Orakei.

(Pint Stak Carrier Pigeom).

Natives from all parts of the Island are Hocking to Paul's meeting, and they appear to have a pretty unauhnoui intention of airing their grievances From a Maori poiut of view their troubles are legnn, they are being ill-troated, and insulted, and in characteristic style they attribute nil thcii trouble* tq one thing, and that one thing is, in this instance, the pr»?ent government. From a European standpoint the Maori view of the caso may seem somewhat ludjerous, but to them it is a reality. They aay "'this is no gqod of 4 Government," and refer in injured tones to the "stopping of passes," cutting down of salaries', and various other signs and tokens of the eco nomical admiuistrution of native affairs lately introduced. Tho Maoris refer to the rates being levied, and great is their indig nation and anuoyance with the " Kori Pory,"as they term the Koad Boaids. These "Kori Porys'' they regard as some dreadful institution which is going to eat up their lands. Then there are tho pakeha dog taxes, and the last straw which breaks tho Maori camel's back is pleuro pneumouia. All these evil*, including this dreadful cattlo disease, are mingled up together in the native mind. Stop ping passes, reducing screws, imposi tion of. taxes, Rory Pory's, and pleuro pneumonia arc all charged against the Hall Ministry. Maori chiefs, who liavo boen accustomed to draw large salaries and wl}o have lived up to their incom.es, feel thp, change inconvenient, and of course kick at it, Those Rangatiras who hare travelled at will over the oolony either by spooial trains and steamers, or with the aid of "free passes," they, too, feel the inconve nience of the change, aud so it,has come to pass that the great chief Paul Tauhere and other great warriors have met to express their unbounded surprise and astonishment at these bad works of the new Government. Major Mair is expected to-day from Wai kato to represent the Government, and the only way in which he can satisfy the natiyeo will bo by paying tho bftlanoe of (heir "screws," no other explanation will be cither 'so eloquent Or so impressive. The natives aro very angry about the pleuro pneumonia being introduced, but they have not as yet riskod g^ing'it a M.a'>q name, mpre|y referring to it as~" ta^ie " —siekuess. Paul sep,s these troubles com,e in "with f^lie pre-cut Governmont, ami ho wants to, know where it is a|( coiug to end ? aud thp s.ent}men^ hsvs spread all over the country. Thq natives everywhere, are shocked at all this stopping of salaries, and are suspicious as to what is going to come of it.' Tho speoohes may throw further light upon tho subject, but they do not commence until this afternoon, and probably not until to-morrow, as tho Waikato natives have not arrived, nor the Ngatiwhatua from tho Kaipara. KING MEETING AT TE KOPUA. Wiremu Tamati has arrived from Mercer in tho place of To Wheoro. Uq says that I'awhiao has called a meeting forto-monow at Kopua. Te Wheoro has cone to it, aud he requested Wiremu to represent him at Orakei. The letter says that Tawhiao's desire in casing the chiefs together is that they shall endorse the policy he will again enunciate, viz., " That all the tribes rest quiet,"

MURDER BY SCHOOL GIRLS.

Cincinnati, December, 1879. A DESPATCH from Haggerstown, Ind., states that a murder which occurred near a country schoolhouse betweeu Centreville and VVilliamsbury tvvo weeks since has just come to light. Two school girls, about 15 jej}rs old, daughters of wealthy parents, were expelled from'school forbad treatment of a schooh-nate of thp same age, named Miss Kates. While thp latter was on her way home after school thpy_ assaulted her, ope knocking J^er down with q, base ball bat, and the other jumping on her arid breaking four of her rjbs. Miss Kates managed to crawl a short disthuce to hey home, and died soon after communicating the facts to her mother. According to report the parents of the assailants went to the murdered girl's mother and persuaded her by a bribe of 3,000 dollars to keep the affair secret. The facts, however, leaked out through school children who witnessed the assault, and bave created, rough excitement,

GABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Commercial. LONDON.

March 8. Five per cent. New Zealand debenture 3 (188S-9), £108 15a.

Australian tin is quoted at £S9 103 per ton. The marlret tor both tia and copper is declining. The price of leather is 12d to 12Jd per lb. Market quiet but steady.

THE CULDJA TREATY

LONDON, March 8.

Chang How, who concluded the Culdja treaty with Kussia on behalf of the Chinese Empire, has been impeached.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTKK'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

Libel Action Against " Punch-" MELBOURNE. Thursday. Mr David Syme proprietor of the " Mel bourne Age" has institution an action against the "proprietor of the '' Melbourne Punch " , for a libel. Damages ere laid at £5,000. The New Soa'and Exhibition- SYDNEY. Thursday. The steamer Chanderngore has arrived here after landing the colonist party at New Ireland. It in understood that two steamers with a thousand adventurers will follow shortly from Koine and Barceloua. The original prospectus of the expedition states that it is intended to appropriate New Australia. FUIiTHER EXHIBITION AWARDS. The following further Exhibition awards are] announced i—Biscuits : Grilliths,| Wel lington; James Kenton, Dunedin. All the second p;izes for confectionary go to Griffiths, Wellington, and the first to Waters, of Auckland. Second prize to Trent Bros., Christchurch. Sailed : Wakatipu, yesterday, for Wel lington. MELBOURNE. Wednesday. St. Patrick's Day passed off quietly with sports and processions. The Suez Mail. KING GEORGE'S SOUND. March 17. The I*. and O. Co.'s steamship Siam arrived here to-day with the inward Suez mail. Passengers for New Zealaud : Messrs Coolc and Nelson. SAN FRANCISCO. March 17. Mr Kearney, labour agitator. Jaw been sentenced to six months imprisonment, and a §5,000 line for sedition. Robbery of Diamonds. LONDON. March 17. Diamonds to the value of £50,000 have been stolen from the Cape mail bags, The Jesuits in France. PARIS.

March 17.

Mr Freycinet, the Frence Premier, de clares hit intention of forcing the Legislature to pass the anti-Jesuit laws, so as to prevent the Jesuits having control over education.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— THURSDAY.

(Beforo J. E. Macdouald, Esq., K.M.) JUDGMENTS FOB PLAINTIFFS.

T. and 11. Cooke v. G. W. Cole, claim £24 llu 4d, goods, costs £1 17s ; Joseph Stacey v. ti. .tevell, claim £8 6s 4d, costs £1 10s (Mr Thorue for plaintiff") j National Bank of New Zealand v. I riah and K. J. Glover, claim £22 5s 4d, promissory notf, costs £5 (Mr llesketh for plaiutill"); C. J. Kabjeiu v Win. Adams, claim £8 16a, costs £1 Its (Mr George for plaintiff) ; John Smyth v. 11. Haulcy, claim £8, costs £1 14s (Mr T. Cooper for plaintiff) } Wm. Uumow v. Jas. l)emp?ey, claim £1 2s 6d, costs £1 5s 6d (Mr Council for plaiutitT) ; S. Sutman v. Thos. Labruiu, claim £6 10s, rent, costs £1 18* (Mr Thome for plaintiff); Frank Amodeo v. John Puroell, claim £6 16\ costs £1 14s (Mr Armstrong for plain till); C. Cole v. J. A. Sakey, claim £4 Gd sd, goods, costs £1 On Gd (Mr T. Cooper for plaintiff). ADJOURNED CASEII. 11. 11. Lusk v. Edward Barry, claim £6 15s 8d ; Corby'a Mate G.M. Company v. J. Marshall, calls £3 15s ; C. Me Arthur v. G. Macdonaid, claim £5 0s 10 1 ; Brown, Bar rett aud Co. v. J. 15. Killian, claim £2 7s Cd; ti. Dully v. T. Moylan, claim £3 11s I'd. DEFENDED CASE. George Element v. H. IS iccol.— Claim £S. Mr Kcatley fur plaintiff, and Mr T. Cor;>oe for deteudunt.—This was a claim for paint ing aud graining the p..". Fiugal for defen dant.—Judgment for plaintiff, costs £1 15s, Tuis was all the business.

POLICE COURT.— This Day.

(Before 11. C. liarstow, Esq., R.M.)

DKUMKKNNKSS.

Mary Barttow, second oii'cuct, was fined 10s, anil Wm. Bennett, third otleuce, *even days iv prison with hard labour.

AStiAULTINI} THE POLICE,

John knelling was brought up on two charges, viz, striking Sergeant-Major Mason and Sergeant Hogan on tho 17th iust.

Prisoner, a seaman, pleaded guilty. Sub-Inspector Partly said the prisoner was perfectly sober, and tho attacks were quite, unprovoked. Two mouths imprisonment with hard labour. LAUCKNY. John Peppc, a very old offender, was charged wiih stoaling a tent an,d blanket, value £3, on the 17th iust., the proporty of Te Whira^, a native. Piisouer pleaded guilty. His Worship, said a,s this wa.3 prisoner's twelfth conyictiou for larceny \\c must tako six mouths imprisonment with hard laboiir. A F-KMAI^K THIEF. Mary Ann Loug was charged with the larceny of a petticoat, value 4?, the property of the Lady Supeilor of St. Mary's Con vent. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Sub-luspector Pardy said this was a very ca*e, as the Lady Superior had shown great kindness to prisoner and hor children. The things were traced to a pawn shop. His Worship said this was a very heait le.ss case, and sentenced, piisouer. to twp, month's imprisonment with hard labour. LARCENY. Catherine Ryan was charged with tb,o larceny of two petticoat* and othor article's, value £2, the property of \V. H. Dauyner., on the 17th just. Mr S. 'Hosketh appeared in, defence. Sub-Inspector Pardy nsked $or a, remand until tomorrow, as cither charges were likejy to b,o brought against the accused. Air HesV;eth linked that prisoner, who was a respectable peysou, might bo admitted to bajl, hor husband heing in a good position. Hemanded until to-morrow, aud bail refused, THE CARKOLLS. Mary Carroll, alias Bedford, was charged under the Vagrant Act with being a prosti tute, and having no visible lawful iu.oan.si of a livelihood.

Patrick C^n^H wqs charged undor the san^e Act, with'boing a drunken aud disor derly person.

Sarah Carroll, mother of tho preceding, was charged with keeping a brothel, the rendezvous of .thievos and persons of bad character.

Prisoners pleaded not guilty,

Sub-Inspector Pardy detailed the circuiu atances, which wqrc of the most revolting character.

Detective Jefl'ery gave evidence of what ho saw last night iv the house iv Cuok street. The details are unfit for publica tion.

Detective Brennan corroborated.

Patrick Bedford, the supposed husband of tho girl, on seeing the police, took to his heels, aud had not been seen since midnight. Several men were iv the house.

Constable Strathern said he found con victed thieves iv the house, namely, Gal lagher, Hosruarth, Driscol}, a dark'ie nampd J:~ Wheatiin, Brown, aud several notorious prostitutes. The old|woman was drunk and in high glee. The house was a complete den of infamy, The rn,other was uentunced to four months, the daughter to one mouth, aud the brother, who had been existing on the prostitution of bis sister as a decoy bird, to nine months imprisonment with hard labour,

This was all the businoss,

The Triumph ok the Age. —In moderaST tone and dis ioc. iyo excellence the Wileox and White Organs e"iiDPe all other styles. They are capable of brilln lit effects as well as of sustained harmony, and tie many varied and beautifu combinations acle juate to performance of Clas sical, Legitimate Organ Music.—Sole Agency Auckland Mus?o Wamboube, J^, Queen strcet,

TELEGRAPHIC.

(PEE UNITED PKESS ASSOCIATION).

HAMILTON, this day. THE THAMES VOLUNTEER REVIEW.

A meeting of oilicers, held yesterday, decided that the Cavalry should muster for starting to the Thames on the Thursday before Easter, arriving at the Thames on Friday afternoon. Several Waikato ladies will probably accompany the troop. Ine men are looking forward to the trip witn "Teat pleasure. About 150 men go. TERRIBLE RAILWAY ACCLDENT.

Mr Stuart Such met with a nasty accident yesterday while attending to some hooks and chains which had got entangfed. When the train was put in motion the little finger of his right hand was broken.

WELLIMGTON, Wednesday

Telegrams received state that Mr Stevens, chief oilicer of the steamer Waikatipu, who recently received a serious injury while that vessel was discharging in Sydney, is much improved, and the paralysis is gradu ally leaving. A deputation waited on the Railway Commissioners for the purprse of taking evidence aa to the. benefit which would be derived from the construction of the Wellington and Foxton Railway. It was stated if tlie railway was carried through this district upwards of 150,000 acres of land would be opened up, which would sell at from £8 to £10 per acre.

WELLINGTON, this day. MORE MAORI BOUNCE.

A telegram received from Foxton this morning states that Hastwell aud Macarras' coach on the journey from Foxton to Wellington, aud when reaching the road between the Mauawatu river and the beach was suddenly stopped by a party of natives who refused to aliov it to proceed until the tolls tor the coach andliorses were paid, ami al.so .sixpence for each passenger. The amount was paid under protest, and the coach proceeded on. It is understood the matter has been brought under the notice of the Government.

CHRISTCHURCH Wednesday.

The "Star" to-night asserts that the in terior Canterbury line, instead of being commenced, as was understood it would be from the Oxford end, in to be started in the middle

This day. Diptheria has made its appearance at Kaiapoi. Tlio whole of the tradesmen at Rangiora, combined, had a grand picnic yesterday, which was heartily enjoyed by all. A boy two years of ago, playing yester day, was struck with a etone thrown by some bnyg and rendered unconscious. When taken to the hospital he was found to be suffer iuf; from concussion of the brain. A pedestrian, named A. Hudson, has backed himielf to walk fifty miles in twelve hours. The match comes off on Monday in Amberley Town flail. The Christchurch Cadet corpß have made arrangements, ia conjunction with the Timaru and Oaiuaru Cadets, to hold a re view and field day ou Easter Monday, the juvenile companies being left out in the cold.

OAMA.RU, Wednesday.

Samuel Brookes, champion long-distancs walker for New Zealand and New South Wales, is doing a match of 120 miles in twenty-four hours. He started at 8.30 j).rm- In the four first hours he finished 21 miles, froing easily

This day.

GREAT YIELD OF WHEAT.

Matthew Giant's hundred acre paddock of wheat at Totara is threshing out over 70 bushels to the acre. The wheat ia a fine sample, and there are several other heavy fields in the same district.

DUNEDIN, this day.

A fire broke out in Gorman and John son's store, South Dunedin. It is supposed to have been caused by the explosion of a kerosene lamp. There was no_ water, so that the store and the adjoining cottage were allowed to burn themselves out. L. Nauman's large hotel and hall were in great danger. The insurance on Nauman's ha)l was £GOO in the New Zealand Office. Bar clay's three-roomed cottage was owned by Nauman, and was insured for £210 in the Norwich Union. Johnson and Gorman's premises and stock (the premises being the property of David Laing) were insured for £30 in the Colonial.

Burglary and Arson at Dunedin.

The residence of Mr Halliwell, York I'lace, was entered last night, some money stolen, and the building fired, Mrs Halji way was the only inmato. The fire was dis covered by some boys who succeeded in putting it out.

Sporting.

EAST TAMAKI RACES.

The following are the results of the Tamaki Kaces, which took pUce after the STAB wont to press la*t evening :— Plying Stakks, of 25sovs; cecond horse to receive Shots, from stakes. Weight for age. Distance, 1 milo. J. Leonard's eh g Kcnilworth, 2yrs M 6st

lOlbs ■T. Hunt'sbrgYatap*. 6yrs. 9st. 1ib.... C. Hoberts's eh m Totaranui, 6yrs. Bst

121b3 3 Won easily. Matai, Gilderoy, and Marks man also ran.

Consolation Handicap. Fllrsnicre, S»t slbs Lalla Rookh, Bst lOlbs. Ellesmere won, bauds down.

HENDERSON MILL RACES.

Hendersqh's Mill Cup.—Ariel, 9st IQlhj Malvern, SH i'2lb ; Xantippe, Bst 5,1 b; Pjscatoriut, 7't 121b; Yutapa, 7st 101b ; Ellesmire, 7st Gib j L&lia Kookh. 7st; Tuna, 7st ; Goldou Crowu, 7st; Tom Finn, G«t 101b } N o,r M, ftst 71b ; Ravenshoe, 6st 7;1b,; Gilderoy, Cst 71b. HyRULK Race.—Harry Mount, list 101b; Sportsman, I}«t3lb; Tom Finn, lOst 71b ; Haro)«i, lOst; Venus, lOst; Ellesmire Oat 10lb i tark, Qst 4lb ; Papaka, %l, No Name, 9st; Tregeagle, 11., 9st; Chiniquy, 9st,

William Percival, Handicapper.

NAPIER RACES.

NAPIER, this day. His Excellency arid. Lady Robinson were on the mound to-day.

Hanoioap. HUnDLKS.—Harkaway 1 ; Grey Momua 2 ; Express S> Liooh I/'mond, Kaokoaroa, and Weka n'^o ran. '1 his was an excellently Qor\t(nted> race. Tlie \ye^ih,er is shnwory.

GREYMOUTH RACES.

Greymouth, Wednesday. Gkeymoutu Jockey Clud Handicap.

-Satellite, 1 ; Wanigla, 2. Satellite won hands down.

PLEASANT POINT RACES.

Tijiaru, Wednesday

County Hack Hurdle Rack.—h. Me- Ley's Miss Malice, 1 : Butler's, Snotted Boy, 2.

OAMARU RACES.

[TKOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. 1

OAMaRU, Wednesday, There was fine weather and a fairj attend ance.

Hurdlk Rack, Qf T^yo. miles^ Cotton"^ Th^lo 1 Schftulter'^ Litt\e John .„ .„ w< 2 Maitl^nd's Shillelah ... ~ .', 3 Kbdcas,tle Handicap, of 80 soys. Dis tance, 2 miles. J. Butler's eh m Luna, 4yis., 6st. 21bs., (Martin) ... ... ... ... __ 1 11. Goodman's br h Chancellor, syrs. 7st lOlbs. (Ruddings) ... 2 K. Ray's bin Titania, syrs., Bst. 81bs. (Stewart) 3 Sir Modrcd was scratched. The betting was even money about Ch>nce}lor, and 6 to 4 against Lu.n,^ and Titauia,. Time, S^min. »jsecs. The Hack race was won by Souther land's Gazelle, beating seven othera, St. Patrick's Handicap, of Dis tance, H miles, A, O. Mackay's b g Blue Peter, sst. 91bs. (Mellett) ... , 1 W. Butler's c ni Luna, 4yrs., 6st 81bs. (Hidings) 2 H. Goodman's eh h York, 4vrs., 7st. (Hos kins) ..." 3 Time, 2mins. 4|secs. The Galloway Rack was won by Mr Sutherland's Gazelle, beating three others in a hollow canter.

Entries for the following events of the A.X.C. glass tomorrow (Friday) evening at 8 p.m. ■ Autumn Ha.mlicap, TSt. Qeorge's Jlandicap, aud the Steeplechase.

Native Meeting at Ohinemutu.

(FKOJI A CORRESPONDENT)

OHOEMUTU, this day. The chiefs of this place had a meetin« on Monday respecting the troubles about the Ohinemutu fclotel. It iseems hard for them to underssand |why the owuew of the land should be put in gaol for asserting their right. It is their intention to rente" Rent the conduct of the Government officials of this place to the Native Minister. Another meeting took place yesterday. Mrs Robertaon^Mr c, Q Davis and laaac Wilson were present by in. vitation. The chiefs said they were tired of the troubles now going on, and in order to avoid any further catastrophe from takinc placejthey wished that the keys be handed to the contending parties until the difficulty is settled by the Supreme Court. Mrs Robertson refused to give up the keys and tne meeting closed. Afterwards the chiefs met and gave the owners in possession a deed on which was placed their, seal, and •igned by all tha chiefs of the committee of Kotorua, thus placing the title of ownership to the land beyond dispute.

Sydney Exhibition.

NEW ZEALAND AWARDS.

Minerals, Ores, &c.

Silvbr :H. D. Jackson, Nelson— Ist class Keef and Alluvial Gold : Bank of New Zealand—lst class.

Copper Ore : D'Urville Island Copper " Miuiog Company, Marlborough-2nd c!a3? Ziuc : Johnson Brothers, Nelson—3rd' class. Chromium : J. R. Hacket—lst class. Iron : Hematite Paint Company, Nelson —3rd class. Geological Collections. _ Dr j Hector —Ist class. Marbles and Serpentine.—G. Munro Dunedin—lst class; Canterbury Marble ' Co.—3rd class. Building Stone3.—Oamaru Stone Co, Oamaru —Ist class ; W. Daaiel, Southland ; —Ist class ; Port Chalmers Building Stone Co. —2nd class ; Julius yon Haast— Ist ClaSB. ; .; : , ~,,;) Slates.—Otago Slate Company, Ota«o -2nd class. Clays and Graphite, &c—Ckyg. Gunn and Spence, Otago - 2nd class; G. Munro, Dunedin —2nd class. Glass Sand* J. B. Stansell, Christchurch—lst class. Lithographic Stones. — Pawa River Lithographic Stone Co.—3rd class. Boots and Shoes.—Coombs and Son 2nd order of merit; Lightbandand Co., 3rd^ order of merit; Sargood, 4th order of merit. — Jewellery. —New Zealand : Procter' 4th order of merit. ' COMMENTS. Charles O'Neill, Wellington {cement.*., eemposition), Ist class. Pottery and Porcelain.—W. Plant :*« Thames—lst class; G. Boyd, Auckland— 2nd class ; Austin and Kirk, Christchurch. —third class.

Anchovies and Toast.

RUMOURS OF WAR,

Londok, January 29.

The year breaks upon us once more with '/''^ wars and rumours of war. Cabinet Conn-- *tt oils are being constantly held, and the,, p public mind is filled with a certain sort of anxiety to know what will be the result oF^f! tbe massiug together of mighty armaments and the constant running to and fro of con fidential ministers fiom one capital to an other in Europe. Afghanistan is occupying' "J a prominent place in the minds of ministers, and its present condition is not by any means satisfactory. There are some poli- . tical questions ou which it seems impossible to instil wisdom and knowledge into the minds of British politician.". One of these questions is that of Russian influence ia,i»<s Afghanistan, where we have profited no.'*?'s thing by the lessons of forty years ago^jf About once a month on an average ,\re ™ nave been informed by the Ministerial organs that everything was settled in—. that country, and that our influence waj?-:, permanently secured, and theso announce ments have been shortly followed by an ;: account of a fresh patriotic outbreak^; amongst the tribes, and au attack on oat forces, and wholesale executions of native!' prisoners. Roberts has made it a crime to,? j be caught with arms in their hands, and* the unhappy people are only doing wjtotf we,, ,„ should do under similar circumstances, are ; being trussed up in batches of fifty .atj^vJ-i time. Truly this business of warfare is one which it requires an apprenticeship to become an adept at, for certainly to most people's minds the present manner oi coa ducting the " Glorious Art" in Cabulisnuv commonly Kke murder pure and simple! No wonder Mr Ruskin is exercised to say, "You fancy you are sorry for the pain of | others. Now, I tell you just this, thaiif th&IS usual course of war instead of unroofing --; peasant's houses and ravaging peasant's;"',] fields, merely broke the china upon your ' own drawing-room tables, no Avar in civil* J^ ized countries would last a week." ,'

DEFECTIVE COMMISSARIAT. :a

In the meantime the transport service is £ lamentably deficient, and our troops are .on;;™.! short rations, whilst the supplies of clothings^ are terribly scanty. Public opinion has forced th« military wiseacres to suspend-— the anti-press regulations, which, have been •-, the curse of the campaign ; but the mischief has now been done. If freedom of the' pea*; ~* had been permitted the transport weak: nesses would have been shewn up'aijl W | remedied long since. From aa accurately compiled list of the Afghan- and SoUtfiffll African death rolls I f\i*d that in the formal w j campaign 71 officers lost their lives, and.,in " the latter 60. This last list includes the 27, officers v^ho fell at the camp on Sandlwatta * Hi'l on the fatal 22nd January, 1579. Botti ;f wars have proved unusually fatal to officers^vf showing «ither. the toughness of the fighting, m or great recklessness.

THE IRISH FAMINE. IMtm

The Government is lookiug with cou?id- _; erable apprehension iv the direction oT Ireland, wherematters are iv a very danger^ »g. ous condition. It is considered that a general rising mighi at any time take place** in the Western districts. The steps taken, tn. alleviate the distress are proving fairly successful, and very handsome' funds have been subscribed in England ; but thesa would no donbt have been much larger "but for the irritation which the speeches anil actions ot the Home Rulers hare effected in the British mind, Mr Paruell- finds T n» sympathy with hi» political -ideas1 \4»t -\, America although he is amassing a consid erable sjnm for the relief of the starving. : The Americans are yearly arriving at a ' better understanding of the English charac- •* ter and English politics, and all their best.,_ ' papers now support England in her politieidN? action. ■ ■ '■•■■ ' ■ * - «3,S£f§l»* THE NEW POSTAGE STAMP. How do you like the appearance ot onr new postage stamp ? The deep-hued, robust label with which we have so < lon£'''been. - familiar is passing rapidly out of circnlafioiJ. Ou the whole opinion here is against the new design which looks like a recuipt stamp ia disguise. Its colour is a weak washed out Venetian or brick red, and as. a work of. art it cannot compare with its predecessor,- — the engraving beinguot nearly so line, and the likeness of the Queen is mo?t unhappy.^* Its sole advantage its superior adhesive ness. I helieve the real object of - its issue was to defeat a system of roguery' which i had discovered a method of cleaniug.postage -1 stamps and using them over again. That this was done is certain from tho fact that more stamps weut through the Post Office than were issued. It is said that; Her Majesty has lately been giviug sittings _to Mr Boehm, who is at worlrou a for medals and the currency, so.ljhQpe: ,;Mr I Boehin will be more successful "than tue^ ; artist who produced the new stamp, samples.; ;of which I have stuck on my envelope: i^:^ • BISHOP OF MANCHESTER'S' MARRIAGE,

The marriage of D. Fraser, the elderly . and advanced Bishop of Manchester, to Misa Duncan a few days ago has caused a great;-. deal of talk. Everyone .respects. Bishop. , Fraser, if for nothing else, because he has f the courage of his opinions, and speaks out..? in; a most healthy way, regarding gestures ; ; •which other prelates prefer to avoid. It *as-; a very quiet wedding, no bridesmaids. Only .. Mrs Welch and Miss Cardwell in attendance... on the bride, who wore a costume of silver grey satin. There was no music. or choir. Dean Stanley performed the ceremony, and at its close addressed the pair. The, £i?»°P. ■; was dressed in an ordinary cleiical, suit 0I black with white gloves.

THE SULTAN'S EXPENSES. In a work published recently Imperial Life in Turkey, it is stated that , the cost of. the Sultan's establishment, of wives and slaves is two . millions .* sterling per annum, but * , ,?"$' informed that this does not represent tne, whole sum, which reaches quite twee millions sterling. This is more than is spent on the whole Koyal Establishment .of Wg'rr laud, including pensions to " our *iste"' ; and our cousins, and oixr auuts »«», Germany. Greater than the cost ■of eituer the countries of Geimany, or Austria, o» Kussia, yet it only represents the pcf o"**0"** ' expenses of th,e Sultan, not the actual cost | of his.cou.rt. No wonder the Turkish .bono^ i holders are becoming desperate and clamoui { to liord Salisbury to put the gcrewon, ~,,,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAY. MARCH 18. 1880.



»Ti H 1 S L I X U M. 100 DOZEN 2-BUTTON KID GLOVES (Quite oonndl. Only Is lid per pair. A Large[Stock of FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, DRESS GOODS, &c.,[&c. To be Sold at Nett'.Oaah, for a Short Time only. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. Costumes made In 24 hours' notice. A. LINABURY & CO., 20i JJMJ 206. UUKKN-STREKT. TISTABLISHED 185 5. CHEAPEST I W. BEST I HOUSE. I 5 QJUALIT,Y I ° m J ?g MACHINES THE 3 t"8! IBAD B, | 3 ONLY. 3 i-i i 2 WTJ QHAKESPEAR& i^iO., 246, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ksta bl i shkd 185 5. «T ATCHE S1 WATCHES CLOCKS I CLOCKS ! JEWELLERY! Having received large accessions to my Stock by late arr.vals, ntfd being desirous of reducing niy over-crowded Stock. X shall be prepared to trpat with intendiit? purchasers on most liberal toms Th^confldoncs I have hitherto received at the hands of my patrons and the pubic since I commenced business in Auckland (in 18fo) is a sufficient guarantee of good faith. GOLD AND SILVER ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES Hunting and Open-face), by all the test makers. The Ce&hbrated WALT HAM WATCHES, In Gold and Silver. Tht! Largest and Best-as sorted Stock OF CLOCKS IN AUCKLAND. JEWELLERY OF EVKRVT DESCRIPTION At prices that defy competition. REPAIRS in every branch in a workmanlike manner, and with despatch. ALFEE~D ALEY, Practical W 4Tchmaker & -Traveller, 256, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND Opposito the Market). OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, CO M MJK N CIEJS THIS BVEN.ING. l AU.the Now Shipmento recently received Will be sold at 8 ct V. 0 • SALE T>]KICKS. ALK 1 KICKS. "it Q, 03 & KAT E & 00.



Special Advertisements. t\ N 8 A L X, Koarelny'si Combined Keapera r.nd Mower Mangold and Turnip Drills Tarnip SU::ors CilcaUo Breakers M'innowinjj Machines) Lawn T(i-.vers, Also, TO AIIIIIVE, PER 'INGLEWOOD,' Coulter's Com, ManßOld, Turnip, and Manure JJrill3, combined And Ploughs, rionblo aiidleiuglo Harrows I Hollers &c, &c. Ac TJ\o"abovo goon's aro imported directed rom thjo manufacturers, and will be Bold cheap to mako room for further shipments. <V. J. HUKST & CO., 191. Uueen-atreat. ARITc X & Q R ANWELL Have Just Added to tiieiii Stock ?s CASKS OK OBDSTKADS ! Ex 'Loch Ukb' and 'Stbacathro.' NOW ON VIE W THK LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF Brass and Iron Bedsteads IK AUCKLAND. Our Last Importations (JU3T OPENED) are Direct from the Manufacturers, and Despatched to us BEFORE the Rise in tho Price of Iron. We shall SELL this Shipment at OLD RATES Handsome Half-tester Bedstead s£t. wide (extra large) Handsome Half-tester Bedstead 4ift. , 31ft. , ", French „ allaizea,' up to lift, wide COTS, with Open and Perforated Sidoa CHILDKKN'S BEDSTEADS, fee. UPWARDS OF *}S)Q BKDSTKADS TO SELECT FROM, VERY CHEAP. TJITTRNISH Y OUR JJOUSK FROM THE CITY HALL FURNISHING AKOADE. FURNITURE .. 5 per ct. Discount for Cash CARPKTS .. ~ 5 „ Discount „ LINOLEUM ..5 „ Discount „ OILCLOTHS ..5 „ Discount BKDDING .. ..5 „ Discount BEDSTEADS ..5 „ Discount „ TOILETWARE _ 5 „ Discount TOILET & PIER GLASSES- .. „ Discount „ FKNDERS&IRONS 5 „ Discount



Book Catalogues Sent Free. DESIGNS AND ESTIMATES GIVEN. (PIARLICK & p KAN WELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, Auckland. MACINTOSH & \\TATEUPHOOF pOATS. We aro NOW SHOWING a Largo Assort ment of NEW GOODS in VULCANITE & DOUBLE TEXTURES, from 16in. to SCln. in length, with oxt-a long fly at back, to opan for riding, Thc;o goods tire of superior quality, and GUARANTEED WATERPROOF. SILK UMBRELLAS ALPACA UMBRELLAS ZANKLLA UMBRELLAS GINGHAM UMBRELLAS Iji Great Variety. Agents fok WERTHEIM'S SEWING MACHINES, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHIISG FACTORY, QUKEN-STREET, OPPOSITE IHEA.TKE ROYAL. j. FITZ3IMONS, Manager. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1553.1 WILLIAM T> ATTR AY, DRAPER, CI OTEIER, SILK MERCER, AND MERCHANT TAILOR, 66, Queen-street, Auckland, iHas Just Received a L A RliG B A3iS SIO RTM BN T OF CALICOS, LINENS, TABLE DAMASKS, DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS AND NAPKINS, HUCKABACK & TURKISH TOWELS, COUNTERPANES, AND OTHER -pURNI3HING TSEQUISITE3, Which wore bought during the recent depression in English Trade, and will be offered nt proportionately LOW PRICES. Note tho AddresS CG, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the Bank o£ New Zealand). IP R E A T BARGAINS ( OT RE A T Jt> ARGA IN S GUEAT .BARGAINS I GREAT BARGAINS! 'GREAT BARGAINS I JUST OPKNED, A SPLENDID LI|NE OF MEN'S rpWEED gJUITS, AT 27 s 6D WORfH 459. ONE CASK J^£EN'iS JfLAX jgHIRTS, With Collars, AT Worth Cs Gd. ONE BALE WHITE gUPER. J^LANKETS, 13 S 6 D ' WOIJTjt 20s. Inspection specially invited fct> OUR OWN MAKE OP BOYS' PLAITED TUNIC SUITS, From ■£ gS. US' NOTK THE ADDRESS-- J. B. 11 OBIN SO N, A UCKLAND CLOTHING TfiACTORY, NEXT MESSRS TONKS & CO.'S AUCTION MART. '



T 0 WIV E DITI 0 IV. FUBLISHKD AT 4.30.