SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

riott wATrnl™3 Evening, C.19 _UUH WATEU, To-morrow Morning, C.lO fVS SET.—This Evening, 0.0 J-UN RIBK.-To-Morrow Morning, 6.12 MOON'S AGE.-Full Moon, 27th, 1.2 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TjAST EVKNINO. Mi.go, schooner, Buko, from Whangipoui. TO-DAY. G'onelg, s.s., Farquhsr, for Russcil

DEPARTURES.

TO-rJAY. Flirt, brigantino, Williams, for Levuka Tc Anatt, s.s., Carey, for Melbourne.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Caledonli, schooner, from Tonga, Mii-eppiv, schooner, from Rarotonga. Sovereign of tho Sea^, cutter, from Now Cale donia, Bismarck. H.1.G.M.5., from Samoa Tubal Cain, schooner, from Levuka. Marion, schooner, from Not folk Island. Klinor Vernon, barque, trom New York; tailed 10tU November Trevelyan, ship (V.N.H.S.), from London ; load ing. City of Ouebec. barque, from London, (.'amide, brig, fiom New Vr.rk Look Out, brigar.tiu •, from t-'ydnoy. Coronet, schooner, from Marshall Group. .Mercia. barque, from Lomlon ; sailed Doe. 30 B lie Brandon, schooner from Line Islands Island Lily, briganline, from Chatham Islands Clara Hargreavos, barque, mini Nevvoostlo, -oehUcu, barqui», from London ; ioaditg.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Tauranga—Glur.elg, Friday For N'ovv Plymouth __d Southern Ports — Taiaroa, Wednesday Whangurci—Argyle, Tncs'I nys and Fridays ; Anne Milbauk, Mondays and Thursdays.

EXPORTS.

Per Tc An-_.: For Poverty Bay—2o sacks flour. For Napier :12 drums oil. For Welling ton— IJ packages. 2 gunnies su^-r, 3 c-bc? fruit. For Lyttolton—3 Ice-ths of pipe, 1 pa_cage sugar. 1 caee. For D-iiodin—2iu mnti sugar, Chhds., 1 _o_. For Bitill'— '2 package". , Per Flirt for Levuka: 55 bugs beans. lpickago and 1 case tob.ee;), IS3O pic.es sawn limb. r. 1301 dressed umbor, SJ cases potutoo*.- -3 coses onions, 2.0 tin 3 biscuit!;, 2 cases stationery, 1 enso.

INWARDS CnAstv.'ise.— MiJ t cfiom Whanga pora with 32,100 feet tiu.b :r. Outwards Coastwise.—Knoixhilaa for WnangnrcE,. Thohchconor MlilKCclniT-Cclia-t night f-ora Whangapotia, where she. hax been taking i a quantity of timber for Fiji. *ho will 1111 up v.-ith «cnor-l c»i„o here, and. will probably Bail early next wsofc. Tho schooner Minnie Hare has been chartered to convey a oargo of railway ir-n, per barque Ks-.rl Granvill.i from London, lo Napier. Mho will commenoa loudin_ at once. The Union Company's s.s. Te An_u loft this morning for Melbourne, via (fast Coast and Southern ports with l he following passengers :— F.-r Ginborno-_l-B3iß (Been, J. iJ. Clark, Bloomfleld. For Nupier—A. Wunro, Revs. S'dey and Fr__st. Po- Wellington—Rev. Patterson and lady. Mrs Hunt-.-r. Mrs Aitken. Mr Batkin. For Ly lt-dr/_-»Mes*ra W. 11. Line.?, Ware, lincoln, Mrs All ndcr an'i family, y.r and Mrs ltot"> ts. For Duiioiiiri—Mi-3 Uiliio\ Mr Lovi-Sohi. Fo- Bob_rton_—Mr Matt3on. Tho s.s. Gleoeig will anivo from 1 auranga oi Saturday morning. Hie is to act, as flat-ship at tlie Ponaonby llog-tta on Mon<J_y r.c_t, an.l will leava for Taunu_a again on tho evening of that day. Tlie s.s. Hawea, fio _ rest Coast and Southern ports, is expected to arrrivo to-morrow, t-'ho leaves ag_ia for the . oath at 1 p m. on Monday next. Tho brignntino Flirt, nailol for Lcruka this afternoon with - (inanity of cargo and the fol lowing passengers:— Mr and MS Mu-son, Mr J. P. Thompson, and Mr G. U. Gordon.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Row.no, s.s., Amoico, from \\ altara . ip

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Pout Cha_MKR», Wednesday. Arrived: farartta, from Lyt eiton. Sailed: Eliza Mary, forKaipara. Gisbokwk. this day. Tho ITawcra will li«va ihis aftcrcoon fcr Tauranga and Auckland. ~ T.UTRANCJ ~ Oils day. Tho s.s. Glonclg arrived from Auckland at 11 o'clock this morning.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

m-ils will closh as under t— This Day. For Thames, per TEntoipriso, at 7 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per lliwoa, at 7 p.m. Saturday, 27th Inßtnnt. For Tnrannkl, Wanganu', and Wellington, per Knngatira, at. 8 -.in. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakiina, Manga wai, Wnlpu, and IJangapai, per Roso Casey, at 10 _.m. For Pamoa, par Gaol, at 11 a.m. For Walhoke and Coromandol, per Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Wang-rel Heads, and Wangarel, p3r Argylo, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m. Monday. 29th instant. ForTauran.a, Gisborno, Nanior, and Southern Provinces, per Hawea, at 3 p.m. Tuksoay. 30th instant. Per 8.8. City of Now York as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British ana Forolgn We*t Indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For nionay ordero, and register-d lotters, at 11.30 n.m. Late letters bearing p._ nxt—i feo of slxponoo, in addition to tho postage, will bo received by tho Mail Agent ou board tho stoamer up to the time of sailing. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, at 3 p.m. ForiLondon direct, per Loch Urr, at 5 p.m. N.R.—Frldat noxt beng a postal holiday, tho malls usually made up on that day will bo closed on Thursday, 25th instant, at 7 p.m, Mails for tho following offices on Walkato lino will close on Thursday, 2Jth initnnt. as follow* .-—For Harapipi a nd Pukorimo at fi a.m.; fo? Mangore. Hazorbac., Pokono Yalloy. Mangatawh'ri, and Morrmsriilo, at 3.30 p.m. a B. BIS Chief Postmaster.

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1880.

For the _bm that lacks ass—tanca. For the wro-fp.i-'t needs rosi-— uic*, Fcr tho future in tho dislanes,

/——l the aood that ,wa can dd .

Usder the heading, " An Electoral Mare's Nest," the "Hawke's Bay Herald" takes credit to itself for having discovered two fatal Haws in our remarks on tho unwise powers conferred upon Registrars under the

"Registration of Electors Act." Our little contemporary waxe3 quite sarcastic over its supposed success in shewing that our so called discoveries were not discoveries at all. It opens in the following crushing style:—"The Auckland Star has made

two discoveries about the Registration of

Electors Act, which, if true, would be very important. That they want the ono little

element of truth, however, is no draw back in the estimation of tho STAR, and so it fires its puny guns with intense gravity at tho supposed enemy. Some

Registrar must surely have trod on our con temporary's corns, for its attack is aimed altogether at what it is pleased to call the " uncontrolled powers " of the Registrars,"

The writer then goes on to quote our state

ment that, "The Registrar may, upon being satisfied of the bona fides, have authority to

place names on the roll, or remove them without giving any notice whatever to the parties affected. "In the portion of the article

taken exception to, we were, asour contempo rary says, referring simply to the " uncon trolled powers of the Registrars." We poiuted out that under the old system no namo could be removed without first of all advertising the objection, and afterwards passing it in review before a judge of tho

Rerision Court, and we urged that, the Court being abolished and pnblic notice

by advertisement done away with,the list of objections should at least be posted in some central place iv the district before any names were struck out, With groat gusto, as a perfect clencher, our feeble re viewer quotes clause 18, which relates to objections to names on the roll, and triumphantly declares that "no name" can be removed without the Registrar first issuing a written notice and afterwards summoning the person objected against to appear beiore a Residont Magis trate to substantiate his claim. With a perfect scream of exnltation, the writer ex claims :—" We will in charity suppose that the Act has not yet reached Auckland, or that the editor had not timo to read it, or that his eyesight is failing." But the would-be critic must look to his own spec tacles. He has seen what no one reading the Act could ovorlook, that ordinary objec tions must be made in the form specified, which will be just about twice as costly and considerably less effective than the old

form of public notice. But ho overlooks clause 25 which pro\ides that "'lhe

Registrar shall remove the name of every person whose death shall be proved to his satisfaction." In this cose there is no notice whatever requisite. It is not even required that the Registrar shall obtain a medical certificate or proof of registration of the death. It would only be necessary to produce a letter from Dick, Tom, or Harry statiug that a certain person was dead, to war/ant the Registrar, should he be so disposed, in scoring out his name from the roll, which most be accepted as final in all elections. "Proved to the satisfaction of the Registrar" is a very vague term, and we do not see why the Registrar's opinion on the matter in cases of assumed death should not also be ratified by the Magistrate as in the case of other objections. Our statement that a Registrar may remove names from the roll without any notice whatever is therefore strictly true. But our objection to the power of removal of names was only a passing one, in our gen eral allusion to the great powers of Registrars. The most serious cause of complaint in our former remarks, and the provision which we indicated as open to abuse and incapa ble of being satisfactorily worked by the most impartial Registrar, is the power of placing names on the roll upon the eve of an election, Here the "Electoral Mare's JS'est" is again found by our tlawke's Bay contemporary, and this time so stupidly that wo despair of driving the point of the objection into its skull even now. Ttio Hawke's Bay " Herald," after quoting our remarks showing the evils that may arise through a Registrar being empowered to add to the roll up to the dity of an election, replies : "It is just possible that sections S and 9, which specially relate to the receipt of claims to vote, are liable by v strained interpretation to abuse, but Uik< abuse could only arise, as the "Star" admits, 'on the very eve of an election.' .Now a sub sequent clause specifically directs that no Hegistrar shall insert any namo upon the roll;' after the issue of a writ for the elec tion of a member of the House of Repre aPTitativeß for such district until after the

The writer then proceeds to plnme himself upon having finally our objection by means of tlii-s provi* sion. Now, the "subsequent clause" on which he relies, in consequence of the bad construction of the act, does not affect original claims to vote at all. It is merely a sub-clause of clauses 21 and 2., empower ing the transfer of names from one district to another, and prohibits tho Registrar from accepting such transfers after the issue of a writ for an election. But it has no con nection or application whatever to original claims tt> vote nlade under clauses 7 and S, or to the right of the Rfgistrar to place new names, not upon transfer, on the roll. No doubt this is an oversight attribut able to the loose way in which Acts of Parliament are rushed into being, but the law has to be administered as it exists, aud we repeat that there is nothing to prevent a Registrar from adding names to the roll up to the very eve of the polling. Assuming, however, that a limitation had been placed at the date of issuing the writ. The evil ot the system, the pressure on tho Registrar, and consequently the objec tions we raised, would be strengthened rather than weakenod. We assume a case : A certain member has resigned, and candi dates, with their agents, who have been looking forward to the event for some weeks before, are active in the field. After the resignation, but before the issue of the writ, the agent of one candidate takes a list of thirty or forty names to be placed on the roll. The Registrar is adverse to the candidate ; lie points out to the agent that the Act allows him fifteen days for inquiry, that he is doubtful about some of the qualifications, and must investigate before accepting. About the same time the agent of tho other candidate brings in fifty names, and, after looking them down, the Regis trar says, " Oh! yes; these aro highly respect able gentlemen, particular friendsof'my own, I am quite sure thoy are qualified," and on they go. In the meanwhile, before the investigation in the first case is complete, the writ is issued, and the disconsolate agent is informed that the Registrar is willing, but the law prohibits acceptance of bis names. The Registrar would be acting strictly iv accordance with the law. It is a matter of perfect indifference, therefore, whether the issue of the writ or election day determines the Registrar's period of discretion ; it is too close to the event cither for his own comfort or the public good. Imagine the position of an unhappy Regis trar anxious to do his duty, conducting an election, in the present coudition of the law. When the contending committees go through the roll considerable omissions are invariably found, dead men linger unrcmoved, and as the contest progresses the Registrar becomes more and more harassed by demands to put this man on and take that man oil, and in stead of standing calm amid tho turmoil of contending factions he is dragged iuto the very thick ot the fi^ht. We think the most common of common sense will convince anyone, notwithstanding our contemporary's " mare's nests," that the Registrar should be saved from this, and from all power of allowing his feelings, his predelictions, aud interests to influence tho discharge of his duties, and this might easily bo done— by making tho roll to bo used at an elec tion the roll as it stood two months before the isstto of the writ.

Although our interest in the satisfactory working of the Telegraph Department is quite as great as that of our morning con temporary, wc have no sympathy what ever with the vicious attacks on the management which the ' Herald' continually indulges in. Some of these onslaughts are pcifcctly childibh. One would suppose that Dr. Lemon and tho officers under his direction had the weather under their special control, and that when storms aud Hoods arise, when homesteads are devastod, rivers swollen, vast tracts of country sub merged, steamers detained, and divors evil consequences befall all other things, the manager of the Telegraph Deparment should bo able by some occult art to roll back the storm from the sacred wire and pre serve v sweet caitn along its track. Nothing is more apparent iv these vituperative wailsof the ' Herald ' tliuu all utter ignorance of the most elementary principles of electrical science. "Weather contacts,"the bane of tho telegraphist, aro a dead letter to tho sage critic of tho Department,ind a "wire-con tact" or a pole blown down or washed away is an unpardonable sin. The fact is, as every child should know, that nothing is more affected by weather than telegraphy, and in New Zealand the wires arc carried through a sparsely-fettled and rugged coun try, where liability to mishaps is exceed ingly great, and tho work of repair difficult. Considcriug tho serious character of the Hoods, and the devastation they have caused over a wido extent of country, wc think the Department has been singularly successful in restoring communication so soon. The Wires went down on Saturday night. Linemen were sent out at once, aud have continued working day and night despite the storm, iv restoring communica tion. They have crossed swollen and almost impassable rivers, and toiling in wind and rain and Hood succeeded in getting an intermittent connection by Tuesday afternoon. We might, if we were disposed to cavil, complain that our long delayed messages were not then instantly delivered, but we are not disposed to do anything so puerile and absurd. The operators who had dragged out a dreary day, availing themselves of chance opportunities of getting a few words through,— toiled on far into the night, and, notwith standing our contemporary's allegations, we believe it would be found, ou enquiry, that not only was Dr. Lemon at bis post till long after midnight, but all the work for Aucklaud lying in the Wel lington office was cleared oil' before the worn-out stall" were allowed to so*k rest. Next day (Wednesday) two wires were go to work very badly, owing to "water-con tacts," and fair progress was made with ordinary work. We might complain again, that important cablegrams and other mes sages lodged for us at an early hour in the morning did not reach us till late iv the afternoon ; but knowing the dillicultics the department had to contend against, we feel grateful that they reached us at all. With nightfall, as anyono acquainted with the science of tele graphy might have anticipated, weather contacts came on again, and tho staff struggled on until between two and three o'clock this morning to clear off tho work on oue wire. Our contemporary talks about relays of men, but where are they to be ob tained ? The men in the Auckland ollico havo boon working until they arc com pletely exhausted, and all their reward is abuse. Notwithstanding the incon venience which the interruption has put us to, we feel bouud to protest against an attempt to prejudico in the eyes of the public the most hard-worked officers in the Civil Service, and we feel con vinced that the thanks cf the community at largo will be freely and very heartily given to Dr. Lemon and the department for the vigorous manner in which they con tended with and overcame an unavoidable mishap. Until tho consent of the Kingites can be obtained to the construction of a wire connecting with Tarauaki, thus giving two complete and widely separated lines of communication,the telegraph will be liable to these interruptions, and no human skill or foresight can avert them. It is worse than foolish, thetefore, to indulge in a peevish whine every time wo arc subjected to anuoyanco from that cause.

A rfmarkaiile change has recently boon made in the procecdure of an American State Senate. Anyone who has givou any attention to the subject must have observed that in our House of Representatives bills are often rushed through with careless haste. This is more particulai ly noticeable after prolonged party struggles, which usually occupy the earlier period of each session, when each side is weary of profitless waste of time, aud is anxious to despatch the business in hand and hie home wards. At sucli times the larger and more important measures, which may have in volved much study and careful drafting during the recess, are shelved until a ftituie session, in order to curtail the business into the limits of possible legislation within the remaining interval. It thus comes about that only local measures and a few bills which arc thought to involve no important points of policy calculated to raise lengthy discussions are brought under consideration. While these measures ate uuder discussion in Committee, where the real work of shaping legislation is done, there is generally a stampede of members to the Library, Bellamy's, the lobbies, or the promenade on Lamb ton Quay, and those wao are most conspicuous by their absence from tho House on these occasions ate the members who make the longest speeches at other times. At the fug end of the session espe cially, niiiuy Bills are passed through com mitteo by a hare quorum, and sometimes when the Speaker's attention i. not called to the fact, with less than a quorum, The greatest progress is made towards the small hours of the morning when many members are aslcop on the benches, and only a few of thoso interested iv the Bill uuder discussion are wide awake, and thus it often happens that tho legislation of the country is careless and mischievous. It is just at this time when most of the members are napping that clover Parliamentary tacticians

t'ng endowments or applying them to other uses than those origihally intended, and jobs are perpetrated that are only discovered when it is too late iv the session to frustrate them. This evil is not confined to colonial Legislatures, In California it had reached such dimensions that a series of resolutions were recently introduced by Senator Seais in the State Senate providing that all Bills shall be read three times at length before their final passing. After prolonged discussion the resolutiens were rejected on a division by 22 to 17, but the President, by sonic power which he possesses under the State Constitution, vetoed the division and decided in favour of the reaolutious, and his decision was sustained by a vote of 23 to 16. In future, therefore, all Bills introduced in the Californian Senate will have to be read at length three times.

To-morrow (Good Friday), in accordance with usual custom, the issue of the Evening Star will be suspended.

We have only space to direct attention to the important intelligence by cable, Suez mail, and Australian telegrams, received late this afternoon. Russia is making energetic preparations to strengthen her navai force iv the north-east Pacific in anticipation of war with China. The ad vance on Balkh and Merv is also being got ready. The Duke of Connaught is men tioned as the coining Lord Lieutenant of Ire land, Mr Gladstone has made another great speech on the foreign policy of the Empire. An interesting account is given of the pro gress of the Australian frozen meat experi ment in England. Wo havo also further details of the floods in Hawke's Bay, which appear to have been very severe in the inland districts.

Correspondence on Mormonism, Bishop's lecture on Afghanistan, Charles Dickens and Mr Edgar's lecture and other matter appears on tlie fourth pago of this issue.

We notice the death of tho young woman Honora Mttlloy, which took place at the Quarantine Station yesterday. The Rev. Father O'Dwyer went to the island to visit, the patient and administer spiritual consolation, but it was too late—the young woman was dead and buried.

At the Ouehunga Resident Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, before Mr Barstow, the cross actions between Kocsing v. Far rcll, and Farrell v. Keesing, were settled. In the first ease Mr Keesing claimed the sum of £4 8s lOd for fixing pipes ns sub contractor for the Ouehunga Water Works. Plaintiff was nonsuited on the ground that he was not in a position to sue, not having a certificate from the Chief Engineer. In the second case, Karroll v. Keesing, the plaintill" claimed £9 9s for sinking a well, which w.ir followed by a nonsuit, MrTolc represented Mr Farrell.

A confirmation service will bo hold at the Synagogue, Emily Place, on Saturday mor ning, of a very imposing character, when several youths wUI bo confirmed, and pre sentations made.

Mr Montaguo Browno has completed ar rangements with tho distinguished nctrcßS Miss Dargou for a tour through New Zea land.

We hoar from Tattpo, says the " Daily Telegraph," that Tongiiriro is in a state of volcanic eruption, emitting vast volumes of smoke, aud showing a lurid glare at night. No good view has boon obtained of the mountain since Tuesday lost from Tapttae liaiuru, owing to the cloudy weather. It Is now nearly eleven years sinco Tongariro was in a state of extreme eruption.

Tho Amateur Athletic prizes recently won at the Domain Cricket Ground, will bo given to the successful competitors this evening at the Thames Hotel. A testi monial to Mr. W. W. Robinson will also be preacntcd to that gentleman in the shape of a handsome watch.

A rather amusing incident occurred lately in Mastcrton. It appears that an unfortu nate debtor there hail " the man iv posses sion " us an unwelcome guest at his house for a night or two, and, getting tired of him, suggested, during a quiet game of oards, that a beer would do them no harm, and induced the bailiff to go and fetch the liquor. Meanwhile the debtor fmtencd doors and windows and prepared for a siege, but was heartily disgusted to find the limb

of the law iv a very short time make cv

trance again by descending the chimney. Previously to doing thi«, Mr Bailiff, with careful regard for his habiliments aud the majesty of tho law, had impressed a small boy to get down the chimney and open the door, but the adventurous youth went down the wrong one, much to the astonish ment of tho occupants of an aljoiuing tene ment.

To tho Editor : Sir,—l cannot permit "Mcphisto" to retreat without a parting shot iv his rear. lam sorry that I hurt his feelings, because ho was hardly worth so much powder and shot. Lctui recapitu late. I complained of tho gross rudeness of two young men who were strangers to me. " Mephitto " retorted with a sneer of two, and, pleaded as an excuse for public rude-

ness that there might have been "some

tiling "peculiar " in |my "dress or personal .-ippcarance " I said that was the plea of a " cad." " Mephisto " calls that " emphatic personal abuso," and iv the next breath licapn " emphatic personal abuse" ou mo, asserting that I am not a gentleman, and that my offence is even worse than that of which I complained in tho case of the two young men. " Mephisto " therefore admits that the young meu were guilty of an offence, aud as this was all I contended for, I am glad that "Mephisto" has been obliged to come round to my view. I would not have troubled you at all, but that I wished to protest against tlie too common practice of rudeuess to strangers, and to demur to the doctiine that wo are justifiod in wounding the feelings of anyone we meet in the stroot whoio dress or appearance may strike us as peculiar.—l am, &c, At. ENGLISHMAN. [This correapondeuco i« clofed— \Cd. E.S ] Archbishop Steins gave the first indica tion of his views on education in the course of a sermon preached by him in St. Patrick's Cathedral, on Sunday last, and as wc sur mised at the time he arrived from San

Fran<-i»oo—thry are tolerant He pointed

out very succinctly that the exercise of private judgment iv matter* religious, which was the direct outcome of the Reformation had led to a multiplication of creeds', and that, therefore, secular •ducation had been forced upon tho rulers of countries. In order to secure the amendment of the system men's religious opinions would first havo to be changed.

Tho " Post" says that the Wellington cabmen seem to bo successful in their three penny fares speculation, especially since they commenced to run an hour later in the evening at tlie reduced tariff.

To the Editor: Sir,—Our Young Men's Christian Association, in feeling that all our Institutions if they aro to bo of much practical raluo should bo free from anything liko log-rolling. I say feeling thus, because there are somo points in tho recent report of this Institution which to my mind are unsatisfactory. Ist. The President General Secretary, Hon. Secretary, and Assistant Secretary aro all Weslcyans. No doubt these are all good men. But tho principlo is wrong, being too exclusive. 2nd. Oulof tho elections the other night S were Baptists, 7 Weslcyans, 4 Freo Methodists, 5 Episcopalians, 1 Independent and no Presbyterian, notwithstanding all Dr Somorville did for tho Institute, and although this meeting was modest enough to propose only ono Presbyterian for tho committee 3rd. Thoro was £29. 8s Id paid for salaries, only £89 of which was spent iv books and periodicals. It is absurd to snpposo an institution managed in this ex clusive manner, without either now books or new blood, will or can expect to bo sup ported by tho public. 4th. The institute is

again drifting into debt. This state of things shews anything but a catholic spirit or business capacity in tho manage ment. I make these remarks as boing one who, when asked, has always subscribed as liberally as I could afford. Feeling it to be an institution capable of doing much good if properly managed.—l am, &c, SAMUEL C'.'OMli-S.

A movement is on foot among tho drapers of Wellington to establish a Wednesday half-holiday in every week, as adopted in some other cities. The arrangement will depend ttpou the practicability of tho Female Employment Act being so interpreted as to permit employees in the various work rooms leaving oil work at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays instead of Saturdays, as now onfoiced.

Mr Delatie. the late editor of the London Times, is said to have had a keen scent for news. One day he met a t*reat physician iv his club. They had a chat together, and ptcscntly the doctor said, "Lord North brook called on mo one day and asked me how a hot climate would be likely to suit his daughter, whom I have had under my charge. I said it would suit her very well indeed." Mr Delano said nothing. Next day tlie first article in the " Times " aston ished everybody, including the official world, by announcing that Lord Not thbrook was goitig to India as Governor-General. A few hours afterwards an acquaintance of Lord Northhrook met him, and offered his congratulations. " But it is premature," said the now Viceroy ; "it was only settled this morning. How the " Times " got hold of it I do not know, for no one but myself and the Prime Minister had even conversed about it." The editor had simpl/ thought over the visit to the physician, and put two .

Several criokct matches are announced for Saturday In the Domain, viz., Auckland v. Epsom and Kemuera, and Cabinet-makers v. "Herald" employees There will be plenty of sport, therefore, for persons who take an interest in the game of our Saxon forefathers. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers will hold their annual gathering in the Albert Hall on the evening of 16th April. The members of the Pioneer. Lodge, of Good Templars will hold an open lodge meeting to-morrow evening in the Temper ance 11..11, witli speeches, songs, and recita tions. The annual- social gathering in connection with the Presbyterian Church, Papakura takes place this evening. Ou Good Friday evening, service will be held in the Theatre Royal, conducted by the Young Men's Christian Association, when suitable addresses will be given by Ministers and friends. Mr Harbutt's Choir will render the hymns taken from Sacred Songs and Solos. Dean's, Minstrels will give one of their refined Ethiopian Carnivuls, In the Lorno street Hall, pn tho evening of -aster Mon day, under the distinguished patronage of Superintendent Hughes, Captain Butler, and the Fire Brigade, and Salvage Corps, Captain Leßoy and the Naval Brigade, and Major Morrow and the members of No 3 Company, A.R.V. A Mammoth programme has been prepared. The performance will be followed by a ball. The right of collecting tolls on tho Quccn stueet and Railway wharves until the end of tlie present year was put-up to auction to-day by Mr A. Grant, Mr J. Russell was tho purchaser at £152 per month. We would remind our readers of the Tem perance Entertainment to be held on Satur^ day evening in the Temperance Hull Albert street at 8 p.m. The public aro invited. Freo admission. A rumour was extensively circulated last evening that the s.s. Hawea has suffered very severely during the recent ga.le, and that somo of her passcugcrs had been washed overboard. Our telegrams contra dict the alleged loss of life, aud show that the commander of the Hawea, with good judgment, took shelter under Black Head until the gale abated, and he was able to resume his voyage. The Hawea has arrived at Gisborne, which port she was to leave to-day, arriving in Auckland on Saturday morning. Baker's Company will open at tho Theatre Royal ou tho evening of Easter Monday in their great original musical cntertrinment, "An Ercuing with Tom Moore," or "A Night in the Emerald Isle." The pro gramme embraces "a large number of in tercstin_ biographical sketches of the great bard* life, and selections from his choicest melodies. The entertainment is essentially of it high class character. The _tev. Mr Edgar's lecturo on Dickens in a neat pamphlet form, in in the press, and will be publisdcd in a few day*, aud may be had of all itationers. No doubt it will, from its cheapness, havo rapid stile. From a private lotter receirod by Mr Adam Laybourne from Mr W. A. Murray. M.H.R., we learn that the Local Industrial Commission, now sitting in Wellington, have adjourned for a mouth, to obtain replies to circulars, and responses to thoir invitations. They made sugge»tions which should be addressed to Mr J_. J. Wakefield, Tim.ru. At a final meeting of tho creditors of John Ace Chalk, hold to-day, the trustees' roport was rend, und tho debtor* discharge recom mended. Rev. Mr. Riley, dopnty from tho Pres byterian Church of Otago and Southland, will preach in St Andrew'sChureh.Symonds street, on Sunday morning next, and the Rev. A. Carrick in the evening. Collections in aid of the organ fund. To the Editor: "Mr, —Is there not not some mistako re the Champion Foot Race. I though Mr W. Ring won the champion • hip uf Auckland, ou January 29th 1879, and it had not been wrested fiom him since, how then can Messrs Hutton aud Frier compete for tho championship ?—I am Sec, Amatedb. Mr P. Doran and his merry troup of minstrels and performers will give a special entertainment in the Albert Hall, Darby street, on Saturday evening, at prices with in the reach of all, well disposed lads ad mitted for sixpence. Mr Doran has suc ceeded in securing several new vocalists from tho South, who will lntroduco now songs and take part in fresh farces inter spersed with allusions of local interest, Iv couscquenco of the holidays, thoro will be no match next Saturday iv connec tion with tho West End Cricket Club. The adjourned meeting of the creditors of Charles Clark, settler, of the North Shore, was to have l>ecn held to-day, but at the appointed time no creditors appeared. The Registrar of the Supreme Court therefore appointed Mr Thomas Macffarlano trustee. The assets are estimated at £10, aur1 the liabilities at £405. The small amount of the former will doubtless account for the indifference of tho creditors. The examination of tho candidates for pupil tc-chers' certificates and also of class E concluded at the Choral Hall this after noon. Tho former were examined to-day in needlework and drawing, while tho latter were occupiod with mueic and drawiug, and needlework for female candidates. Class D., which was examined to-day in thosamo subjects as class E., will have a recess to morrow, and will resume again ou Saturday next. They will be examined on optional subjects until Thursday next, as follows :— Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p m.—algebra, electricity ; 2.30 p.m. to 5 30p.m.— Euclid. Monday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—French, Ger man ; 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m—Latin. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—Groek, botany, zoology; 2,30 pin. to 5.30 p.m.—heat. Weduesday, 10 a m. to 1 p.m.—chemistry ; 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.—sound and light. Thursday, 10 a,m. to 1 p.m.—geology. The annual election of governors of the College aud Grammar school will take place on the slh proximo. Two members of the General Assembly, resident in the province, will fill the vacincicß, can_cd by the resig nation of Mr Ucale, and the retirement of Mr G. M. O'Uorke; the latter gentleman retires by rotation, and Is eligible for ro elcotiou. The other candidal, must bo a member of the Board of Education, Colonel ilault-in retiring by rotation, and who, we believe, will not refuse to act, should he bo re-elected. Nominations to be lodged with the secretary at his offices, corner of Short land and O'Connell-strcets. The ordinary meeting of tho Sir Henry Havelock Lodgo, New Zealaud Order of Good Templars, was held in the Lodge room, Alexandra-stroct, on Tuesday even ing. There was a good attendance of members and visitors, and a large amouut of business was transacted. Amongst other things, it was determined to arrange for a regular distribution of temperance tracts, if suit&blo persons can be secured to work tho various districts. It was found that after adding tho two pounds worth of books purchased for tho library last week, a now case would bo required. A committee was sppointod to arrango for the pnrchase o'E a new one with power to spend five pounds iv the direction indicated, A yoto of twenty shillings was taken to bo placed in tho hands of the sick Committee for the relief of a sick sister. It was also determined to place in the hands of tho execntivo any monies that they require in getting tho printod material for the organi sation of the now order. A committee was also empowered to arrango to sell to tho Pride of Manukau Lodge a sot of officers' regalia for lodgo use, and to tho Excelsior Lodge a library case ; they having deter mined to commence a library, five pounds having bocn voted by their lodgo for this purpose. Aftor a short time spent in harmony the lodgo closed at 9.30 p.m.

A concert In aid of the organ fund of the Pitt Street Wesleyan Church, took place last eveuing in the Church building. A numerous choir was present, Professor Lam bert being the organist, and Mr. Taylor choir master. The concert opened with an organ solo from Handel, followed by the chorus "And the Glory of the Lord." Mr. Ryan then sang " Come uuto Me," and next came the chorus " Then round about the starry home." The "Child's Prayer" by Miss Dobson and Mr. James Culpau, followed. The other performances were " Thou didst leave " (Mr Francis,) " Lift up your heads," "Charity," Miss Ilirst; "Resignation," Mrs Rc\itt; " Faith," Mrs Wooley ; " Na zareth,'' Mr Smith, the last of whom rendered his selection in a highly praise worthy manner. He has a sweet toned barytone voice, and always creates a pleasurable sensation among his auditory. Mr 11. Brett sang "Arm. arm, ye brave" in a highly effective style. Mr Lambert oilieiatcd at the organ, and his playing was remarkable for good taste and excellent finish. The Rev. Mr Morley iv proposing a vote of thanks to the choir, eulogised the efforts of the choir, and said that the sorvico of songtended to lift up the heart, and was therefore worthy to have place in a building devoted to the service of God. He saw no reason why such services should not be more frequent. Ho thanked Profossor Lambert and Mr Taylor the choir-master, who*o efforts had made the entortalnment successful. Despite the sanctity of the building, the votes were pass»d with ap plause. The benediction closed the meet-

GABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[REUTBR'S SPECIAL CAB-.-.GRA-IS.]

The Home Elections. LONDON.

March 24.

The "Times," in a leading article, ex pects that an equal balance of parties is likely to take place in the next Parlia ment. The Czar's Birthday Con gratulations. LONDON. March 24. On the occasion of the Czar's birthday celebration, tho Emperor of Germany made a speech, in which he hoped that the pre sent satisfactory relations between Germany and Russia might be maintained. New Zealand Securities. LONDON. March 23. N.Z. securities havo further advanced. Tho fivo per cent loan (1881 1006) is quoted at 109 ; 4J per cent loan (1879 1904) is quoted at 98..

["AKOO3" SPECIAI, DKSrATCIIES.]

The Elections in England. LONDON.

March 17.

J. Warren, of Adelaide, contests Leices- , ter, and Sir Thomas Gore Bowcn stands for Chelsea in the Conservative interest. Royal Governors. It is rumoured that tho Duke of Connaught succeeds the Duke of Marlborough as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Royal Commission on Im perial Defence. The Royal Commission on the Defence of the Empire has taken much valuable evi dence, and will bo re-assembled at the end of May. They are very anxious to obtain colonial opinions, and havo invited the colonies to send witnesses. .Russian War Preparations. The Russians at Oronstadt, in the Raltic, and Nicolaeil', in the Black Sea, are pre paring for tho immediate dispatch of further munitions of war to tho Pacific, to protect the Amoo, owing to the expected war with China. Tho " Times " states that Abone Am«d and two officers of Russia have arrived at Balkh. The Pope Censures Two Bishops. The Pope blames two Roman Catholic Bishops Soltiugharn (Ur 4mbest) and Sal ford (Dr Herbert) for tho language used by them in relation to Irish affairs. Importation of Australian Meat. LONDON. March 18. A company i* projected in London for tho Importation of Australian meat preser ved on the Stratbleven principle, the capital to be raised by 5,000 shares. It is proposed to import 200 tons of meat fortnightly. French Influence on the Panama Canal. LONDON. March 8. American Congress regards with dissatis faction the paramount influence of the French in the construction of tho Panama Canal. A Select Committee ban been ap pointed to consider tho question, and evi dence has b«eu taken in reicrence to the various schemes and powers conferred on Lieutenant Lucien Napoleon Bonaparte, who was in command o/ tht French survey ing party. The com mil too report is pub lished, and contains a recommendation wholly adverse to the French acquiring con trol of tho Canal. Increase in Indian Army. LONDON. March 10. It is Intended to increase the numbcis of the native army in India, and recruiting for that purpose is actively progressing. Gladstone on the Foreign Policy. Mr Gladstone's address to the electors at Midlothian attacks the Foreign policy in every essential particular. He contend* that Earl Beaconsfiold's action has served to aggravate the distress following on tho general depression in trado, thereby neoes -Rating an augmentation of taxation; and that the prestige of the Empire abroad is woakenssl by needle*- wars. He condemned tho acquisition and profit less o-tension of territory in South Africa, Afghanistan, and other parts of tho world, and declared that the onerons ill defined responsibilities assumed by England in Asia Minor, nnricr treaty of engage ments with the Porte, were most unwise. The appropriation of Cyprus he stigmatized as filching territory from an ally, and dis honourable to England. Ship in Distress. BANJOEIVANGI. March 10. Ship Maria Murtus, to Melbourne, put in here to rostow cargo, having boen thrown on her beam ouds In aovere gals.

AUSTRALIAN.

.HEUTKit's SPECIAL CADLKOItAMS.]

Poverty Bay Oil Springs. SYDNEY. Thursday. It is stated hero that a Sydney company has purchased the oil spriugs at Poverty Bay. The Union Co.'s Riugarooma sailed for Auckland yesterday. Libel Action. MELBOURNE. March 24. Mr Jame« Wilson, of St. Albaus, has en tortd an action for libel against the pro prietor of t-« " Ago," for a statement in connection with the late autumn meeting. Damages aro laid at £5,000.

An Important Judgment.

Oity of Glasgow Bank's Title to Poverty S&y Land-

(FROM ODD. OWN 00-B__POND_N-).

(BY TELEGRAPH).

GISBORffE, this day. In tho Wainganoma.No 2 Block, re-heaVing of judgment w»s delivered by Judge Halse, confirming the final decision by Judge Itogan, which ha* the effect of making good a titlo now held by the City of Glasgow Bank's representatives. It is for a block of land, oontaining 2-800 acres, on which the Glasgow Bank has spent £25,000, convoyed by the original grantees to Mr Kobt. Cooper. It is a most important decision for tho district, and the caie lim been well fought, lasting threo w«eks. Mr Rces appearing for the Natives, and Mr Brassy is to bo congratulate- on the success of tho ca*o. The wholo of the Natives, including tho vendors, combined to upset the decision.

The Interview with Tito kowara.

(I-'IIOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

HAWERA, this day. Titokowaru's brother Kuka, who piloted us into the Ksingn, is a much younger man and is apparently in the prime of life. I saw no arms, and very few able bodied men about, _ and generally not the slightest indication of anything out ot which a Military spirit could be kindled or fed if once lighted. He was dull and taciturn, though sociable enough when spoken to. He is a plain looking msn, rather subdued iv demeanour, silent, rotiring, certainly not where many people would look tor in one, whose name is associated with such stirring pages of our colonial biatory.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

March 25, 1880.

Hank of Now Zealand—Sollors, £19 12s Get Nat'onal Bank—Sellers, fits

Colonial Bank—Buyers, 12s; sellers, lis "* "" South British Insuraneo—Buyers, 13s; sellers .l-. Union Insuraneo—Bayers, 15s 6<l. Now Zealand Loan and Korean1 ile—Buyers 90j

Alburnia—7ss; sellers. 77a Moinatairi—63s 01, 60s, Cls; buyers, Gls; sel lers, 65s Now North Devon—lß3, 17s G1; sellers, 17s 61 fModonian (»inglo i-sue)—Seller*, 20^ Ths,moi— Bujora. 225; sellers, 26s New Wliau—Us, 18s, los; sellers, 10s Queen ot Beau y—Sellers, 10s I-urauui Hill—Hellers, 103 Columbia—B« 3d ; sellers, Ss 01 Josßpn Newman, Chairman.

There are lots of women who can have their hair dresiod and get breakfast, at the same time without danger to the breakfast, as the hair can just as well be in another

Ponsonby Regatta.

The Ponsonby Regatta, which takes place on Monday next, promises to be in every respect a success. The committee have made complete and satisfactory arrange ments for it. Captain McGregor has kindly placed the as. Glenelg at their disposal as the flagship for the day, and the services of the Hobson Band have been secured. One of the North Shore Ferry Company's steamers will leave the wharf every hour to convey subscribers to the flagship. Arrangements have also been made, by which tickets for admission to the flagship may be obtained at the North Shore Com pany's oilice on the wharf for 2* 6d each. We believe it is intended, if sufficient entries can be secured, to place a dicgy race on the programme in addition to the other events already announced. The entries for all events will be received^ by tho secretary between the hours ot eight and ten o'clock to-night at the Ponsonby Club Hotel. We may also state that Cap tain W. Farquhar has presented a flag, to be given to the winner of one of the open boat races. The Hag, which is the work ot Miss M. Farquhar, is remarkably pretty in design, and the workmanship reflects con siderable credit upon hor abilities in this direction. 'I he committee have not decided in which race the flag will be competed for. but they will do so before the Regatta Day.

Ellerslie Gardens Sports.

The following are the entries and handi caps for the athletic sports at Ellerslie Gardens on Monday next (Easter Monday): Easter Handicap.

One Milk Handicap.— W. S. Fagan, scratch; T. Lawrie, syds.; N. Whisker, 10yds.; A. Daly, 15yds.; J. Chiplin, 30yds.; l_. J. Wyles, 30yds.; C. Connop, 40yds.; R. Webster, 40yds.; J. Taylor, 50yds. Boys' Milk.—C. Coanop, scratch; S. Goodman, 75yds. ; J. Hullen, 80yds. ; A. Melles, 90yds. ; C. Brighton, 100 yds.; F. Burns, 110 yds.; H. Goodman, 300 yds. Walking Match (1£ milks).—J. Selby, scratch ; J. Hill, 15yds. ; T. Fernandez, 20yds.j R. Jamieson, 30yds.; W. Houston, 55yds.; It. Cundell, GOyds.; D. Kitchen, 60yds. The Boys' 150 yds. Race will be handi capped on the ground.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAT.

(Before It. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.)

DRUNKENNESS. A stranger was fined 5s for this offence. TOTTEKING MAEY. Mary Gallagher an old offender was charged under tho Vagrant Act, with being nn idle and disorderly person, and with having no visible lawful means of support. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Detective Jellery deposed that prisoner had no home and was in a filthy state, she was constantly drinking, and lying out in the night, she was an intimate associate of Mrs Barstow. His Worship asked prisoner what her means were. Prisoner said she had rations from Mr Graham. Sergeant Fleming also gave evidence as to prisoner's habits of life. Two months' imprisonment without hard labour. ALLEGED EMBEZZL-MENT. Thomas Hankers, a young man, was charged with embezzling certain sums of money, the property of the New Zealand Government, while employed in the capacity of clerk in the public service. The several sums embezzled were 4s 3d ; 3s ; 3s 6d ; 9s ; 3-i Cd; 9s; and 8-j 6d; on dates in the months of December, January, February, and March.

Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted the prose cution.

The prisoner was undefended. John P. Clark deposed that he was employed as an accountant at the Auckland Railway Station. Knew the prisoner, who was employed at tho same station as clerk in the public service. Prisouer was parcels' clerk. His duties were to receive and for ward parcels, receive payments for carriage of tho same, and hand over each day's receipts on the following morning. Kept books of entries of recoipt and deli veries. (Mr Clark explained the mode of entry in the books). The entries were all iv prisoner's handwriting. On the 18th December a parcel was received from Mercer, addressed to Mr Nathan of Auckland, on which 3s 61 was received, and not accounted for by prisoner. Also, on other dates—a bag of wool for Hunter and Nolan, 3s ; a parcel for Messrs Clark and Son*, Is 6d, for which prisoner recoived the money. Prisoner said he had no questions to ask. James Wm. Oldham, booking clerk at tho Auckland Railway Station, deposed that it was part of his duty to receive from prisoner all moneys received by him on the previous day. The sums paid to witness were entered in a pass-book by prisoner. The book showed all moneys received with hia (wit-ess') initials attached. The several amounts mentioned hod not been entered iv the pass-book, nor had they been paid in. Detective Jefl'iey gave evidence as to the an est of prisonor on the several charges. He pointed them nut separately to the prisoner from the way-bill. He acknow. lodged that he had received each item and appropriated the money. Alexander Wright, employed by Hunter and Nolan, and Jas. Ciombic, in the employ of A. Clark and Sons, deposed to receiving the parcels and paying for them, but were not certain that the prisoner received the money. E. J. Lynch, in tho employ of Messrs Nathan, was unable to attend, having met with a severe accident Sub-Inspector Pardy said that these wore but a few of tho charges which could be brought against the prisouer. The depositions is respect of these three charges were then read over to the prisoner, who said he had nothing to say present. Tho prisouer was then charged with embezzling throe other sums of money, viz., 4s 3d, 3», and Ss 3d.

The evidence of Mr Clark, Jas. Wm. Oldham, and Detective JeiFery, was similar to that in the previous cases, fc The piisonor was fully committed for trial.

The Cab Fares.

The frequency of complaints, especially by strangers, as to their being fleeced by cab drivers has aroused the City Council to the necessity of adopting prompt aud effectual measures to put down extortion. On enquiry at the City Council offices we find that complaints have been very numerous of lato. A gentleman on a visit to the Hot Lakes ft om Sydney complained that he and his fellow-passengers wero mercilessly im posed upon, and other gentlemen, besides giving further instances of extortion, show that on several occasions cabdrivors have flatly refused to be hired by the hour. The matter was brought under the notice of the police, and legal opinion taken as to prosecuting the offending cabmen, but in consequence of the advice given, the City Council have resolved to amend the by-laws relating to rates of cab-tares, and if the cabmen are really anxious to act fairly by the public, we do not see how they enn com plain of the proposed alterations. For thoir good names' sakc,the cab drivers should be glad of any measure which will relieve thorn of the odium cast on their occupation, by a few unprincipled of their fellow cabmen. No reduction is proposed in the distauoe fares, but instead of half-fare being allowed back where the distance exceeds two miles to the startiug point, the allowance is to the place where the carriage was hired. It has boen held that under the existing by laws where no prior agreement has°been mado distance fare may be charged, but under the proposed amended by-law, the hirer will have the option at the time of hiring of paying cither by distance or time, as is the rnle in Sydney and other places ; but where the hirer does not elect one of those arrangements at the time of hiring the fare must be paid accord ing to distance. Hitherto, the by-law which prescribed that a scale of fares must be placed in every vehicle, under a peualty of £5, has been systematically evaded. In'one cn.e that has been reported, the driver bad carefully stowed the card under the cushion of the seat. The new by-law,howcvcr, will compel the owner of every carriage to provide a printed ticket coutainiug a copy of by-law No. 21— rates of fate3—shewing the number of the vehicle, and the owner's name aud address thereon, which the driver must hand to every pnssenger for perusal on his enteriug the hackney-carriage. A Lreach of this rule involves a penalty notexceeding £5. Another clause is designed to prevent the practice of drivers refusing to ply for hire when disengaged. Drivers of engaged vehicles are required to have a ticket with the word "engaged" and the hour of the engagement placed on the entrance door of BM B___i_______________________.

Maori Parliament at Orakei.

(Per Star Carrier Piqeok),

Parliament was.resumed at 2.30 o'clock Renata Aperehanea defended Land C00r,,! and Road, Boards,, which, in his opinion were designed for the good of both races' The Rev. VVi Pomare had onr serious corn' plaint to make against Laud Courts. Th Government gave power to tie iurl^e, J2 Land Courts to make mien for i^nim! Crown Grants, and consequently tho jad_ e f of the court had ruled thar.no, natives; children should be included "n the grant only the father and mother. c _ ag ? wrong thing, and it made him condemn the court. He would leave th» question of dealing with unsurveyed lands c the Oraknf Parliament. He said :"I am anxious that Road Boards should extend ovpr my laod. that I may know what is the b„t value of my lands." . ON THE SEAT ON GOVeHNME'^t; Hireni Taiwhanga said _; ] ->vißh just to show Parliament my motion -wid then let it stand over till to-morrow. It is as f<s lows:— ,

" On account of the Native Chiefs of New Zealand looking for the works of thU Parlia ment, we think that the Treaty of Wuhan™ has been trodden on and broken, by reason of the neat of Government being removed from Auckland to Port Lyttelton, and be. cause of some great evil approaching tha Maori Chiefs., We are not able to explain what all these troubles are ou the Maori side ; because we have no .person ofpp- ct to point out these grievances to Parlia ment." '•..',

Hirini Taiwhanga reserved Lis remarks until after the programme waa settled. .

The motion was seconded by. Mr Ji.rj i Young, late Comniis.ioner. Ha s»id: [ b_„! much pleasure in seconding tho resolution proposed by Hirini Taiwhamua. I quj^ approve of tho_ course he has adopted in having it discussed to-morrow. R» has adopted a very wise, course ag such a step gives all the chiefs an upper, tunity of confering to-gether about it, and enabling them to prepare their speecbot' and come forward with a liberal spirit, i quite appreciate the conpidera-oncss of Pan Tuhaere, in inaugurating this Parliament I was not present last year, 1 t I rca( j 0 { that Parliament through tb« press, and thought that Paul and those associated with it had acted wisely in its establish, ment, and although it may nol b» conducted in ordinary European u»age«. We Euro peans that come and see it, think it is con. ducted with propriety and in j;ood order. With respect to the motion Sidney Tal". whanga gave notice to move, I simpiv say now that I endorse it,l know personally the difficulties Natives have experienced hi negotiations with the Government. which have not been so rapid as they mi^ht havo been, through Government being located at • Wellington. It is more satisfactory to natives to see persona _f authority face to face than to transact business by letter. —iiuisters have piles of letters lying unopened for months - and have no time to open them, whereas personal communication with Ministers might easily satisfy all demands. If Ministers met natives face to face the latter could obtain definite answer—yes, or nol I know retrenchment has been going on, and certain chiefs have been reduced and di». charged. Ido not know much about ordi nary natives, but have a few words to say to the chairman (Paul Tuh.eie). With feelings of regret I heard that his services had been dispensed with. I was, however, pleased to see a notice iv the paper that lie wished for nothing from Government, but was acting independently, and did Dot want the pension. Notwithstanding it* no- j culiar difficulties, a parliament like that of Orakei would lead to the better understanding of the relative position of the Government and the natives. It will let daylight on Ihe works of the Government 1 It is, however, no n-e being sad over things ! Erery Parliament brought its changes. At present you bad better take council together and eon*idcr these differences, I am sorry I cannot be here to-morrow to support Sydney Tal. whanga's resolutions. 1 would if I could! I must say that I quite appreciate the put actions of Paul, a man who has been most loyal, and I am sorry to see the Government have not appreciated him, because a man. who gives his energies as Paul had to the great work of ameliorating difficulties de served recognition, aod the Binall sum he was getting was nothing. Paul prevented complications taking place among the Kingite Waikatos. Disturbances frc. quently occur which cause a greal dral of # trouble. Tho great thing is to prevent complications, no matter what is the ap parent cost. It is better than having dis turbances. TAIWHANGA ON LAND AND TAXES. Listen carefully to what I am going to say. lam going to point out to you some* thing very particular; because you know all the grievances here have been caused by the Native Land Question. Before, ana since, the Treaty of Waitangi the cause -of all troubles his been land; and the 2nd cause is our blood, that has been shed upon the land. Therefore this is the principal thing to look into. Before Europeans. arrived there was only one trouble called Native Lands. Now there are five views of | the New Zealand land difficulties :—• Ist. The land remaining unsurveyed. 2nd. Is the foreshore, which remains onri by the Treaty of Waitangi. 3rd. Lands sold wrongfully to the Mission _ud Govern ment iv former days. 4th. Land under dispute, and involved in trouble by the Native Land Court. sth. Is the Natitro Kese'ves. Now we will divide these five into two sections; three in one, and two in tho other part :— Iv the Treaty of Waitangi, tho <_ucen gave to the Maoris the foreshores, fisheries, &C, 3 Let us take our lauds back to that Treaty, § and keep them there. Europeans have bad 40 years to manage laud matters, and it Is time the Maoris took it in hand. (He de- ; tailed the particulars of negotiations.) MR TAIWHANGA ON ROAD BOARDS. Do not bo angry with me for what lam about to say. I hear you condemn Road Boards Now I say that all you who agree to pay rates will be entitled to two votes. It rests with you to say yes or no, but I say it be right to pay to enable us to get two votes. There is something great to be taken from this. It is not right to loavo the Europeans co pay all the r*tes Bond Boards increase the valve of lands by con structing good bridges, roads, and iuorew ing the value of property. Look to the lands of the Kuipara, that large district. It has gone from you at the average price of one farthing per acre. Europoans wo-ld not look at it in former times because yon ■ had no roads nor bridgos to make it| valuable. When the railway is extended north It will be worth £10 per acre. This is the good Road Boards do—to in crcaso the value of our loud. It is good to have Maoris on tho Connty Council. Listen to what the County Council of Hokiang* has done. There are seven members. Three ate Europeans, and four are Maoris. When money is coming from tho County it rests with tho Maoris to divide, as they are most numerous in the Council, and they have built a big bridge, good roads, and done more for themselves in that way than i Government ever did for them. (Immeuso applause.) , Tc Keepa Matu condemned Court, and Road Boards altogether. The bell rung for the voting. Fifty persons voted that the Native Lands Court should cease. One man voted for its exis tence. Forty-five persons voted that lands gazetted should be withdrawn ftorn hearing —six against their withdrawal. Fully forty voted for the abolition of the Road Bo.rwi and 14 voted in favour of Road Boards remaining. Paul Tahaerc presided over all these important decisions with Ml well known ability aud impartiality. His ruling was never questioned. ~ Paul Tahaere next introduced the 12tn clause—favouriug more Maori members ol Parliament. . The Key. Wi Pomare suggested a tre<m member for Kaipara. Tatana insisted that Maori members ' Never were any good, aud never will 00."

Pataromu wanted another. Hohepa Poutama disapproved of mem bers. So did Hemana Whiti. . Paraone Ngswcke said let the Ngapulns appoint a meinbtr for Kaipara. Rawiri Puhata thought all Maoti mem bers who went to Wellington, should he packed off home again. Te Hemara approved of Eov. Pomares advice. ~ Mongonui agreed about the Ngapultts sending a member tor Kaipara. Heisaid, " I will send you one," and (pointing to Taiwhanga) " There ho is. What you say of Ngapuhi members is right. They a'o little good to us. Perhaps Sydney 1«' whanga when he gets to Wellington may stick in the mud like the rest." (w n 0 laughter). -rueni Pairemu thought members were essential. The bell was rung, and the House was crowded with the wisdom of many coun cillors. Paul Tnhacre : The first point wo are going to vote for is appointing members lor the other parliament at • Port Lytteljon.- Tliote in favour of voting for such vaemoen hold up hands. (About 55 held up tlioir, hands. Three were again.t members Deing^ ______ .■ " '- .-iv.. ___________

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. MARCH 25, 1880.



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nnEACHEKS' EXAMINATION. Candidates mD and X who ha-e not presented themselves for Examination i. Heading, ao required to attend at tho Chor.-.l Hall, on SATURDAY, 27th March instant, at 10 o'clock a.ii— RICHARD J. O'-UTL'VAN. Sup rvior. jr AIP AR A RAIL WA Y. GOOD FRIDAY. TO-MORROW being Good Friday, tho ordi nary Trains will NOT RUX. A. V. MACDOVALD. Gencril -ian-Ror. fi^F 1 ° X R Lr:s sEL L **£ssiiUkr TUos.s. 'HAWEA' Will leavo on SATURDAY, tho 27th instant, at 1 p m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z. Ag--nt-. -^^^I^OR W II A N G A R E I. •ARGYL-' Will leave Qneon-stre. _ Wharf, on SATUR DAY, 27th, at 2 p.m. A. McGREGOIf, Manager. TGI A S T E R II O L I D A V S. The p.g. ' Annie Milbink' is open for charter. CHOICE FARM TO LET. x_/ Tenders will be received by the undersigned, at- their office, Durham-itre^t, up to 2 p.m. on » RIDAY, tho 20th iusUut, lor Le.isa oc Farm ut Mansrere. Tho Farm will bo let in I wo lot,-—ono cf 150 rcres, with coud Dwelling n-irt Oat-buildings; the other of 20 acrc3, with ccmfortuble .ottage and garden. For further partlcuhrs apply to Hunter and N.lan, or on tho premises, tj W. 31 Ilall, HUNTER & NOLAN. A THOROUGH practical Engineer is __. -CBlrouS of meeting with an Engagement to take charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything where steam-power is used, such a-^ dei-p-lifc pumping machinery, Hriok Machinery, Brew ii-ies, &c.. Sec. Would have no 01-jcction to drive a Portablo KngiDO mil 'fIT-asliing Ma chine, end Keep same in rcp.ir. Highest homo and Colcnial references given.—-pply Stau Oflico. AUR nKEA]I QA L E Oit MEN'S ?AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, C O M:M!E N C__._ ITIIIS EVENING. JAllltho New Shipments recently received will be sold>t SALE T>'R I C 15' S. ALK 1 RICES. J. CO-GRAVE & CO.



NEWCASTLE C 0 A L. TO A-tRIV- Feb 'C__-A Hae-mbaves (now DU-h SOD t.ez Ilouao Coa 2UO tons Smiths' do. 10 tens Coke 2,0(J0 Spokes (Iron Bark) CO pair Shafts (Iron Bark). W. & G. W INS TON E, TVS" IL N E & ,|- 1 II 0Y C E ll_ve now on view a Complete A s~o'-tment of the niOHt bountiful -ITJ\'U GOODS of every description, froii the boat Home markets. MILLIN-RY, in Paris ond K-glish BTBAW GOODS, FLOWKII-, jnCATI_KR3 VISITKS and MA-TLK-, in -*ilk and Cash mere JACKETS, in Coloured Hummer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Si k, Sec. CIIIDDU-N- HObK, in CottOD, Lisle, and Silk rARASO-B, TIMBRE-LAS, KIBBON KI1) GLOVKS-Bloc-, White, and Co oured; 1, 2. 4. unci U button UNDHKSSEO KID GLOVE., 2 i:nd 1 button. An Immense Stork of DRTTSS ROOD?, In all tho newest and moat fashionable styles ani tuxturea; all marked exceeding y mode, ate BABY LIVTCN. CHILD ICVS and LAI>I_S UND.-IRCLOTHIN-, in fc'i-.:at variely. HOYS' KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIERY, HATS, COLLARS, ETC. A Complete A.s_rtmcnt of C.licos, Flannels, J inons, &.c DRESS AND MANTLE-AIA-Iff- OX Til. P__3-fS_B. Fivo pot Cent. Discount Bllowcd lev Cash. .AT T 1. T. w. s. n i-t i^ i_. ~ ._.____



Special Advertisements, ■VT E W MILLINERY, NEW BONNETS and HATS. LATEST FASHIONS FROM PARIS. Also, in COSTUMES. JACKETS and MANTLES. W. RATTRAY will bold a GRAND SHOW Of very Choice and Fashionable Autumn and Winter Goods ON MONDAY, THE srn APRIL. The attention of the Ladies is specially invited to thij intended Display of New and Fashionable GOODS. W. RATTRAY, 6G, QrjEEN-STREET (Opposite Eank of New Zealand). TO THE PUBLIC,— We have the pleasure to inform you our AUTUMN and WINTER GOODS arc now opened for your inspection. It is our 1 intention to keep a much Cheaper, Larger, and more Fashionable Stock of DRAPERY and FANCY GOODS than ice did prior to '■ the late Dissolution of Partnership, and a glance, at our present Stock will convince you that good taste and judgment has been j exercised in its selection. We thank you for so far endorsing our views ' regarding Cash Pai/mcnts as to encourage us to continue the CO-OPERATIVE CASH SYSTEM. Our Slock is marked down to the VERY LOWEST SHADE OP PROFIT: but we trust to a VERY LARGE CASH RETURN , to compensate for the small profit put on the Goods. i In doing a large trade we, necessarily hare a great number of Remnants every iceek. These will be measured up, marked at very low i prices, and cleared off every FRIDAY and \ SATURDAY , GARLICK <£■ CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. I Pompadour Cashmeres and Serges Pompadour Silks and Velvets Pompadour Fringes and Buttons Satin Dress Vests and Tyrian Velvets Tlio " Louis" Velveteen (highly commended) Silk Finish Patent Velvet And all tho New and Fashionablo Trimmings. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Estnminea :: Wool Poplin Satin Cloths :: Persian Cords 1 Crape Cloths :: Russell „ ■ Costnmo Tweeds :: Fancy Serges t French Cashmeres :: Plain ~ '- Winceys, various :: Black Silks Alpacas, „ :: Silk Reps i Cherry Black Lustro :: Wool „ 1 At Co-operatlvo Reduced Cash Prices. GARLICK & CRANWELL. ! A Splendid Assortment of Flowors, Feathers, Fancy Birds' Wings, Frilling, Rouching, Fancy Velvets, Sealskin Caps, Trimmed and Untrimmcd Hats and Bonnets, in our Milli nery Department. Milliners on tho premises to execute orders with dispatch. GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. Ulsters, Mantles, Paletots, Jackets, Operettas' Wool Squares, Shawls, Capes, ota, Ribbons, Scarves, all at Co-operative Prices. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Ma-cnc_tor Goods :: Blankets, very cheap Men's &Boys' Clothing :: Curtains, „ GARLICK & CRANWELL. Our Goods aro nil Marked to tho VERY LOWEST SHADE OF PROFIT. Co-operative Prices for Cash. Co-oporativo Prices a Public Bonoflt. Co-opcrativo Prices and a Largo Return. J B3T Support our New Stst/em. "__ " GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hull Arcade. 1/|-CINTOSH & "Y*T"ATERPROOF /"iOATS. Wo aro NOW SHOWING a Largo Assort ment of NEW GOODS In VULCANITE & DOUBLE TEXTURES, from 161 n. to sCln. In longth, with oxt^a long fly . at back, to open for riding. Tho:o goods aro of superior quality, and GUARANTEED WATERPROOF. SILK UMBRELLAS ALPACA. UMBRELLAS ZANELLA UMBRELLAS GINGHAM UMBRELLAS In Great Variety. AGENTB FOR WERTHEIM'S SEWING MACHINES, ; NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, i i QUEEN-STREET, OITOSITE .HE A.TRE ROYAL, J. E-ITZSIMON3, MANAGER. I ; >T\ H 1 S L I X U M. 100 DOZEN , 2-BUfTON KID GLOVES (Quite sound), Only Is lid per pair. 'A LargoJStock of FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, DRESS GOODS, &c.,!&c. To bo Sold at Nett.Cash, for a Short Timelonly. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISE-, J Costumcslmade in 21 hours' notice. A. LINA BU R V & CO., 201 and 206, QUEEN-STREET. GREAT "DAEGAIKS BEAT -DAK GAINS GREAT {BARGAINS? GREAT BARGAINS I GREAT BARGAINS 1 JUST OPENED, A SPLENDir LINE OF j^|EN'S rpwEED g i/ITS, AT 273 gD, Worth _ss. ONE CASE JEER'S JPLAX g lIIRTS, With Collars, AT 4 s 6 U Worth Gs Od. ONE BALE \yilITE gUPER. BLANKETS, 13 s 6 D' Worth 20s. BMcectioii specify invited te OUR OWN MAKE oir BOYS' PLAITED TUNIC SUIT-, FrorujgS. &ZT Note the Address— J. B. ROBINSON, £LOTHING JjIAQTORY,



Special Advertiements. | "DANK HOLIDAYS. Tho Banks will be closed for the Easter Holi days from Friday, 20th to Monday, 29th Marob, I Ice nslvc. INSURANCE OFFICES will be Closed on FRIDAY, the 26th, to MONDAY, the 29th March, inclusive HENRY WORSP, fcocretary Insurance Co.. ABBoeiation, Q N SALE, Kcarsley. Combined Reapers and Mower Mangold and Turnip Drills Turnip Sllcors Ollcake Breakers Winnowing Machines Lawn Mowers. Also, TO ARRIVE, PER 'INGLEWOOD,' Coultor_ Corn, Mangold, Turnip, and Manure Drills, combined And Ploughs, double and[slnglo Harrows Rollers &C. &C. &c Tho'abovo goods aro importod directed rom tho manufacturers, and will bo sold choap to make, room for furthor shipment-. .V. J. HURST & CO., 181. Queen-street.



TOWN l-§ITSOflr. PUBLISHED AT _30.