SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HinH WiTirp ) Tnls Evening, 8 55 HIGH WATER ITo1 To . morrowMornln go.9 BUN BTCT.—This Evening, 7.9 BUN HISK.-To-Morrow Morning, 5.J6 MOON'S AGE.-Full Moon, 27th, 9.51 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING.

ATgyle, 5.8,, Crawford, from Whangarei. I TO-DAY. Penguin, 5.8., Malcolm, from the Sonth,

DEPARTURES.

Tararu*. B s., Muir, Melbourne PeugaWi b.s., Malcolm, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Melbourne, via South,—Tararua, Thursday London-Fernglen, loading Tauranga—Glenelg, Wednesday For New Plymouth and Southern Ports — Waitaki, Wednesday For Russell—lona, Monday; Penguin, Friday For Tauranga and Southern Ports — Penguin, Monday Whangarei—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays; Anno Milbank, Mondays and Thursdays. VESSELS EXPECTED. Bismarck. H.1.G.M.5., from Samoa Hsro, s s., from Sydney and Melbourne, 30th City of Sydney, from Sydney, February 3rd Karl Graaville, ship, from l-ondon; sailed No vember 29 Agate, barque, from New York; sailed Septem ber 23rd British Empire, ship, from London; p&iled Bth November Ullnor Vernon, barque, from New York; sailed 10th November Stracathro, ship, from London: sailed Nov. 27 Loch Urr, barque (W.Q.LK.), from London; sailed October 23rd Trevolyan, ship (V.N.H.S.), from London; loading City of Quebec, barque, from London. Elmiranda, barque, from New York Mercla barque, from London, loading Ada (\ Owen, brlgantino, from Duncdin, Camiile, brig, from New York Agnes Donald, schooner, from Levuka Energy, schooner, from Levuka Fiery Cross, schooner, from Oamaru Syren, brig, from Sydney; loading Tubal Cain, schooner, from Levuka

IMPORTS.

Per Penguin from the South—l2o sacks grass seed. 50 sacks malt, 50 cases whiskey, 19 ingots, 12 trunkß, 2 parcels, 3 boxes, 20 cases, 11 bales, an! a quantity of excess luggage. The Hero from Sydney and Melbourne lhad not been signalled when we went to press. The s.s. Glenelg will arrive to-morrow morn ing from Tauranga. The B.s. lona wi'l arrive early to-morrow morning from Russell and Northern ports. The Lnion Company's s.s.. Penguin arrived from Tauranga, East Coast, and Southern ports this morning, with an unusually large number of families, including about forty immigrants ■who arrived at Wellington in the Maraval recontly. We are indebted to Mr W. 11. Stodart, purser, for kite files, etc., and for the following report:-The s.s. Penguin left Port Chalmers on Friday 23rd, at 4 o'clock, and experienced fine weather to Lyttelton, arriv ing there at 8 o'clock the next morning. Left again at 915 p.m. and had strong head winds to Wellington, arriving at 12.15 on Sunday. Left Wellington at 7 o'clock on Monday evening; arrived at Napier 1 o'clock on Tuesday; left efcainat 6 o'clock.anddroppedanchor at Poverty Biy at 5 a.m. on Wednesday; left again at 9 o'clock, ana passed Kast Cape at 3.30., arriving at Tauranga at 630 a.m. yesterday. Left again at 6 p.m.. and arrived at 7a m. this morning. Had very heavy weather from Tauranga. Pas- Bengors;—Misses Champion, Salt, and Brittan, Mrs Browne, Messrs Sellars. Percy Jones, Graham, Corbett, Browne, Bloxorae, Cheeso luan. Rotherham. Robinson, Ellis, Woods, Hunter, Jarvia, KUison, Mr Foster and family(3), Pain. H. F. Whoelsr, Rev. Douglas, Father Chastagnon, Father McDonald, Archbishop Steins, Messrs Cunningham, Ogilby, Masters, Fuller, Downing, Smith, Beokitt, Master Clayton, and immigrants ex Maraval: 32J adults, and 12 steerage. The brigantlne Clansman arrived at Kaipura from this port on Saturday last, 24th Instant. She is now loading with timber for Melbourne. The s.s. Penguin sailed this afternoon for Rnssell. Bhe will return to port on Sunday morning, and will sail South on Monday after noon. The topsail schooner Annie Wilson will sail in a few days for Kaipara to load with timber for Melbourne. It is gratifying to see Auckland built vessels replacing the Australian bottoms on tra trade between the various colonies, and it is but another instance of the rapid growth of our shipbuilding industry. The following passengers sailed for the Bouth yesterday per Tararua:—Napier: Rev. Burrowp, MiBB Rees. Wellington: Houghton, Miss Stuart, Mrs G. S. Graham, W. Walters. Lyltelton: S. Mario, Cholmondley, ABhton. Port Chalmora: 8. A. Woods.

THE S.S. TAUPO.

The stcatne; Glenelg, which arrived hereon Saturday, had on board engines and pumpine gear for the s.s. Tanpo: and at four o'clock Bho loft the wharf in order to tranship this portion of her cargo on board the stranded vessel. The •work commenced at high water, and lasted a little over one hour. The Glenelg first drew to the port side of tho Taupo, where an engine manufactured by Messrs Marshall & Sons, of Gainsboro, Rngland, and one of J. and M. Gwynne's punipn were placed on board without any difficulty. Coming round to tho starboard side, a large iboiler was also safely transhipped. This makes two circular boilers to be used Jn tho attempt to raise the vetsel as well as the Califor nian pumDS already on b"ard. The water at the Mount was exceptionally dear, and thereof of rocks on which the Taupo lies was distinctly visible. The position of tne vessel seems very little altered since the day she first istranded, now nearly twelve monthß ago, but owing to the topmasts having bean removed, she has more of tho appearance of a wreck. The diver, who it will be remembered, iDjured his hand a few weekß ago. has returned trom Auckland, and is now superintending the workon board. A large number of sailß are on board for passing under the vessel's stern, and the attempt at raising her may be expected to take place shortly.—" Bay of Plenty Times."

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

v eixington, this day. ' Sailed—yesterday—Betirgton, ship, for Ade laide; Stella, Governmentßteamer,forMannkau and northern lighthouses. ILyttbxeon, this day. Tho 8.8. Botomahana left for Wellington yes terday^ Dunediw, this day. Arrived—yesterday—Wakatipu. from Sydney; Sailed—yesterday—Albion, s.s.. for Melbourne, via tne Bluff. Sailed: Wanaka, for Northern ports. She has one passenger for Auckland —Mr Jarrison. Rdssell, this day. It is blowing a gale from the S.E., with rain. Loaded: Golden Isle. Arrived: Kenilworth. Palled : lona. Passengers from the North—Mrs Binnatyne Couton, Misbbb Pigmere {1), Messrs Knee, A. Shepherd, Stewart, Figmere, Tracey, Jones, and i steerage. From Russell—Waggot (2), Letcher, Tantari, Whitaker, Salisbury, Miss Brown.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Btah Office, Friday. MB ALFRED BCCKLAND'S WKEKLY REPORT. On Friday last, at the Haymarket, a limited supply of fodder brought from 2s 9d to 4s ths cwt. Horse stock were in foil numbers, and in better Inquiry than for several weeks. Heavy draught broueht from £32 to £10: medinm draught and light harness, £19 to £23; riding and paok horses, £6 to £1610a each. At the hide and skin sale on Tuesday, sound hidesbrougetfrom3dto3gd'theft>.; pelts, from 2d; skinH, lid to 3a 3d each; wool in grease.f rom 6d to 7J the lb. At Papaknra there was a full attendance of buyeru, but a limited Buprjly of cattle. All stock brought forward found ready buyers. At Remuera, consequent on the usual weekly Bale being on the Wednesday, there was a less attendance than customary. Dairy cattle were in usual numbers, and better worth. Store cattle Bcarcely represented. Fat cattle in average number, 130 head yarded. At first, prices were lower, and a few cattle withdrawn; prices then rallif d, and last week's valaec fully sustained. Fat cattle of eoori quality brought from 25b to 275; Inferior, from 22s the lOOlbf. Fat sheep were In less than average number, but dull of s»le; prices ruled lower. Heavy sheep were at 13d; light weight of choice quality, 2d the lb. liambs were in less number than .for several weeks, and. in consequence, better worth; good quality at 10s each. Good fat caves and smail-sized fat pigs were Bcarce, and command extreme prices. MESSRS HUNTER AND NOLAN'S WEEKT.T REPORT. Horses.—There has been improvement in the market, both as to supply and nemaod. On Friday about an average number were sub mitted by auction. Competition was good throughout the sale, and nearly all entered were disposed of by auction; and those for which reserves coold Dot bo reaohed were after wards disposed of privately. We quote: Hacks, from £8 to £16; light harness horses, from £11 to £20; draught, £35. Cattle.—The supply has been good, and prices for dairy and store stook have an upward tendency. Fat beasts were yarded in fall numbers, the cargo from Wanganui eliciting keen competition. On Wednesday, a". Waiuku, the yards were filled, buyers ware plentiful, and prices were in favour of the vendor, we quote dairy cows from £7 103 to £12: calves, from 35s to£ll7»6d; yearlings, £3 33 to £3 153; grown steers, £115s to £6 53. Sheep. — The Newmarket yards were com pletely crammed with sheep on Tuesday, and prices ruled about the same as last week. Inf enor stores (owes) sold at 2» 6d to ss; store wetnerd, 7s 9d; fat wethers. Is 6d per 81bs.; ewes. Is ia. Pigs are in demand at good prices, but very few yarded.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— This Day. For Whangarei Heads, and Wangarei, per Arjjvle, at 1 p.m. For Thames, pec Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 31st instant. For Norfolk Island and New Caledonia, per Sovereign of the Seas, at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahuraniri, Matakana, Manga wai, Walpu, and Mangapai, per Rose Casey, at 10 B.m. For Taranaki, Wanganni, and Wellington, per KiiiiKatini, at 11 a.in. For Waiwera, per Glenolg or lona, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per ICotomahaon, at 3.30 p.m. Monday, 2nd February. ForjCoromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. Vot Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Penguin, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Waiigaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, at i p.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki.por Glenelg,at i p.m. For WaDgirei Heads, and- Wangarei, per Annie Milbank, at i p.m. Tuesday, 3rd February. Per s.s. City of Sydney as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, and registered letters, lit 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. 8. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

As the moon throws into partial colipso thestara that scintillate within ita orbit and the plane ta rr splendors pale the satellites that come -wi.hin their discs, bo does Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps throw a shadow over all other preparations that have sought ti emulate it in the markets of the world. A shadow, bo deep and so broad, aa to hide all other manuf ao turera from public view,

MARRIAGE.

SHAUGHNKSSY-KLLIOT.-On January 28, 1880. at St. Patrick's Cathedral, by the Rev Father O'Dwyer, Mr P, Shaughnesay, jun., of Tauranga, to Mary Kllen itlllot, of Auckland, only daughter of the late James Alexander Blliott, ofKdinburgh.

DEATH.

DOWDING.—On January 21, at his parent's residence, Holmes-street, Aroh Hill, Newton, James Alfred Dowding, lnfant|.son of Kate and William Dowding; aged 11 months. Deeply regretted.

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

FRIDAY. JANUARY 30, 1880.

♦ For the causa that lacks uslsUinco, Tor tha wrong tha seedi resistant:*, For the future in the distance, And the good that .we can do.

At frequent though irregular intervals there conies a cry for the annexation of New Guinea. Lying in close proximity to the Australian Continent, known to be rich in soil, and possibly in gold and other valuable minerals, the country is a continual temptation to the adven turous. Though the vast unoccupied, and in some parts unexplored, tracts of country in Australia, occupied by a thinly scattered people, givo room enough for expansion and development for many years to come, there is an attraction about the unknown, or only partially known, which is irresistable by a certain class of minds. What Ohinemuri was for a series of years to Auckland, New Guinea is still to thou sands in the neighbouring colonies. The proximity of the country to Northern Australia, where gold is being worked, and its general configuration make it more than probable that the precious metal lies hidden in the mountain ranges and rich alluvial flats of the great unknown land. Speculation on the subject has, indeed, merged into certainty, for the explora tions of Mr Andrew Goldie, who for several years carried on a nursery in Auckland, have proved unmistak ably the existence of gold, though neither he nor the expeditions which were tempted by his and other reports to venture into the country, where they suffered great hardships, have found any payable reefs or allu vial fields. This is unfortunate, be cause the discovery of a rich goldfield would soon have determined the future of New Guinea. Hostile natives, burning suns and fevers, have never yet damped the ardour of the gold hunter, and none of these things, so far as explorers have seen, are present in a more serious form in JSew Guinea than in other countries where gold has furnished the key to unlock inhospitable territories. But the want of success hitherto is no proof that gold does not exist in New Guinea. To get a right idea on. the subject -we must consider the extent of the country, and the little that has been done to test its resources. It is the largest island in the world— Australia being ranked as a con tinent. Its length is 1,300 miles, and even the coast-line has never been fully explored, while the wide interior is so little known that Mr Goldie's recent explorations have corrected some important inaccuracies with reference to mountain ranges visible from the sea, and have led to the discovery of commodious harbours, before unknown. Mr Goldie is steadily pushing on his examination of the coast and collecting specimens of the rich botanical and mineral products of the island. His latest despatches describe the voyage of his little schooner —-the ' Alice Meade'—from Port Morseby to Yule Island,where Mr James was murdered, and thence along the coast westward round Cape Posses sion. He considers the fine harbour of Yulo Island, sixty miles from Port Morseby, the key to the finest country in New Guinea, and thinks the London Missionary Society have made a great mistake in abandoning it. On the mainland, he says, there are large tracts of rich open country; the harbour is safe, and the natives friendly. At this place six canoes filled with natives returning from a kangaroo hunt visited the schooner and gave the explorer a cordial invitation to examine their district. Their be haviour Mr Goldie describes in the following words: — As the first three canoes passed us they honoured us with a song of welcome, and presented a very novel sight. All the men stood up in their canoes while singing, keeping time with their hands, while a graceful motion of the body accompanied their wild chant. The women, who were exceedingly good-looking, sat in their canoes with smiling faces, that expressed their joy more eloquently than words. No European had ever visited them before, and as they had known me in Port Moresby they were greatly rejoiced atjmy visit, "fl'

On the i^th of November the exploring schooner anchored at Miva Bay. Of the country there Mr Goldie says : " It is of an undulating character, free from swamps, and is in an extremely high state of OBltiYa-, tion; the population ia numerous^ iiud v friendly. Mr Rolles and I laiided'alone, a chief taking each of us by the hand and leading us on the reception platform, yHere the usual ceremony of chewing beetle\hut was gone through as a pledge of friendship;' Men, women, add children crowded around., us in a great dense mass, and regarded: us With great curiosity. The house* of the Mivas, although built on piles like the Motu houses, are altogether of a different order of architecture, and could not be very well described without a sketch. The villages are large, and everything about them neat, and in good order. After spending two days with tile Miva natives, we sailed with a gentle breeze close along shore westward round Cape Possession, and about noon, anchored off Oeabu, a very large village situated west of Wedge Hill. The natives here are quite a different race from the Motu people. They are much darker in colour and their hair is more woolly ; they have also large noses and expanded nostrils. They are known as the black Papuans, are rich in feather head-dresse*, and, like the Miva people, have a fine tract of country, with large cocoa nut groves. Here we found a number of Motu traders who were well known to me, and proved of great service. Here, likewise, I established the first link of civilization." The black Papuans inhabiting this part of the country were found to be insolent and hostile, 80 much so that a free use had to be made of the Snider, firing into the sea, to keep the canoes at a safe distance. One night a party came off to the schooner, evidently bent on mischief, but thought better of it when they found those on board fully prepared, Mr Goldie continues: — At break of day I thought it prudent to weigh anchor without establishing the first link ot civilisation. As the sun rose the wild grandeur of Mount Yule stood out in clear relief. As seen from Freshwater Bay it is a tabletop, and has tho appearance of a man's belltopper hat, with rugged pinnacles to the east. There is a back range of very lofty mountains, not given in the chart, running east and west on the other side of the Owen Stanley range, with a great deep gorge dividing the two ranges. The Owen Stanley range runs out about 10 miles to the west of Mount Yule, the back range continuing to the west as far as tho eye can reach, right into the heart of New Guiuea, with numerous lofty mountains hitherto not observed by travellers. They are mighty obstacles in the way of tho oxplorer. YVo anchored to the west of a sand-bank near the village of Motu Motu. Near this village we dis covered a new river, which I have named Williams River, but unfortunately the en trance is barred with sand-banks. Having lowered the dingy, and rounded the end of the sandband, we discovered a splendid harbour, which I have named Alice Meadc Harbour. I have sent full particulars of this to the Commodore for transmission to tho Admiralty. At Motu Motu I found natives from Port Moresby, who soon established a friendly relationship between me and the natives. The canoes behaved in n most orderly way, all keeping astern of tho vessel as desired. November 25. —At daybreak we weighed anchor and utood out of Alice Meado llar pour,to the west. Ciossiug Freshwater Bay and anchoring near Shoulder Hill, at n village of Carania. We found numerous villages along the bay inhabited by a wild exciteable race. Over thirty canoes sur rounded us, the occupants of which wero armed with bows aud arrows, aud brought nothing to trade with. They were very anxious to get on board. The usual means of warning them with tho Suidor had tho desired eflect, but no trade was to be dono as we were well supplied with bows and arrows and they had nothing else. They were most anxious that I should land aud stay iv their village that night, but I de clined the invitation. Nov. 26. We ran back to Freshwater Bay to tukc in water After breakfast I took the dingy with Mr Rollos aud two Kanakas for a pull up Alice Meado Harbour. Wo went up several miles, the water shoaling at the far end, | but wo found spleudid three-fathom anchorage for vessels of light draught. We landed near the village of Motu Motu, and were soon surrounded by over a dozen dark skinned beauties who had beeu engaged iv fishing, and had just come out of the water. They approached us at first with great caution and with a wild look in their eyes. Sometimes they bounded back with fear— again returning to have a better look at the • strange specimens of humanity thus sud denly presented to their gaze. The wild sea nymphs were well proportioned and extremely handsome. Fear gradually left them as the increased in number, aud they freely accompanied us back to the diugy, touching us and examining us very minutely. Afterwards Mr Goldio made an ex ploration of Alice Meado harbour, and defines it as a salt water lagoon, formed from the drainage of largo mangrove* swamps. He continues: At Pier Point, a very large river, taking its rise in the Albert Mountains, debouches into the sea. The country is very broken and rugged, densely covered with luxurious vegetation, a grand field for tho naturalist as the mountains are close to tho coast, but exploring parties had better be strong and well appointed, as the natives aro numerous and likely to bo hostile. From information received from a native of this district, whom I met in Port Moresby, I gathered that there is an animal of the monkey species common on the Albert Mountains. 1 like wise learned from the same source that an English ship, about thirty years ago, was seized and all the crew murdered in this locality. One of the Port Moresby chiefs likewise informed me that a ship's anchor is atill lying in one of tho Tillages. Space will not permit us to follow further the interesting discoveries of this and other explorers. It is enough to say that they describe a land of plenty, and goodly to look upon, a land abounding with all the elements that make a country great. Its relation to Australasia renders our interests in its concerns more than passive. If any other nation than Great Britain were to undertake its systematic colonisation a very serious disturbing element would be introduced into the future Confederacy of the South Pacific. Notwithstanding the manifestations of interest which tho Dutch, the Russians the French, and last of all the Italians, have occasionally given, we do not think there is any imminent danger, of those countries undertaking a work opposed to the modern policy of their Governments, entailing some risk and much expense, without imparting strength to their Empires. Nevertheless, dependence upon chance in a matter of such moment is imprudent, and we should be glad to see a movement in England or Austialia with the object of establishing that first footing; pf pioneer colonisation which is needful before England could undertake the Government of a purely barbarous country. Among the colonising schemes that have found favour in "the eyes of Englishmen this is one that offers the greatest return in reputation and fortune to the successful pioneers. The supposed fierceness of the natives —at least in respect of one half of them—possesses no better foundation than had similar reports which delayed] the early colonisation of New Zealand, and the climate in many parts of the island appears to bo more attractive than tbat of Australia.

The Committee upon whom devolved the arrangements in connection with tile Friendly Societies Demonstration yesterday deserve great praise for the well-organized, orderly, and successful manner in which the gala-day enjoyments were carried out. The Romans were accustomed to dis tinguish their remarkable days with a white stone, and in future years young and old of all classes who participated in yesterday's proceedings will look back to it "as a bright oasis in the dreariness of daily drudgery and toil, as a day specially devoted to the display of those better feelings] which tend to relieve the darker side of life, and to foster mutual kindness and forbearance, brotherly sym pathy and succour in a community. Tho Friendly and Benefit Societies exercise a healthy and beneficial influence. They cultivate habits of self-reliance and are worthy of every proper encouragement. It is a striking fact in tacge days of keen com petition »V of b^^o^^jricb, that ia.

England upwards of four millions of working men should have organised themselves into voluntary associations for the purpose of mutual sympathy, succour, and support in times of sickness and dis tress, having funds amounting in 1877 to ,el^*en millions sterling, and distributing {hiniially out of weekly earnings the enor mous aiiin of over two millions. ,In the same ye^r the Manchester Unity of Od.d Pellows numbered half a million of mem bers, . possessed a funded capital of £3,f05560, and distributed £300,000 annu ally.iji,the relief of the sick; and payment of sums at death; We are not able to lay our hands at the present moment upon later Or ftiore complete . statistics, but these facts alone are a striking proof of British love gOf self-government and social independence. It is one of the most hopeful characteristics of the Ansrln-Saxon facethatwhereyertheygoonth.eworldWide surface,. they,carrj\witrf theni." that respect for la w and order, that self-ad justing facility, ah\d that seifircH'aneej'industry, and mutual readiness forl 'organisation which are amongst tho chief requisites of national prosperity ' and greatness, and of this the Friendly and Benefit Societies estab lished in New Zealand, England's most remote and most promising bttshoot, are a standing example. The basis upon which these Societies is established is emi nently practical, benevolent and just. They increase every wise and prudent man's jense of self-respect, aud encourage him in the performance of all proper social duties. They arc grounded on a manly spirit of self-dependance, they tend to encourage thrift, economy, temperance, and industry, and though they may not be perfect in every respect, it should be borne in mind that all great human institutions are things of slow growth and careful development, and that these Societies possess wonderfulself-adjust ing powers, which cannot fail with time and experience to cure all defects. In conclu sion we congratulate the officers jof the Societies on the success achieved yesterday, and the members on their orderly and sober conduct throughout the whole proceedings.

By a proclamation in a New Zealand Gazette Extraordinary Parliament stands further prorogued until April 22. We learn that though Mr J. S. Mac farlauo is still dangerously ill. Ho hud a tjuiet sleep this morning which, it is hoped ij the augury of a favourable change. Mr Moss, M.H.R., has been engaged at Gisborne as Commissioner for the snttle ment of the Ormond Military Grants. The local paper speaks highly of the .[painstaking and impartial manner ia which lie performs his duties. The Rev. Lorenzo Moore recently incum bent of tho Anglican Church at Port Chal mers and a pronounced Low Churchman to boot, lias recently come into conflict with hia ecclesiastical superiors in the diocese of Duncdin' (Archdeacon Edwards and the Bishop) over some points which he deemed ritualistic, and rather than submit he liau seceded. In accordance with public an nouncement, he conducted divine service last woelc iv Old Kiiox'ChuVch. Dunedin. Before delivering hid nennon ho [explained that advuuccd ritualism was now practised to such an extent in the Episcopal Churches that he was compelled to initiate a service at which he and those -who thought with him could worship God in accordance with the simple form of their Church service, which was beautiful and effective in it« simplicity. '■)': In'connection with Mr Vesey Stewart's new settlement lit Te Puke, the Bay of Plenty "Times" understands that it Is intended to bridge oyejr the Wnimapu river, at the head of the harbour, at or near the Uarihiui ford, so aa to shorten tlio distance betweeu this and the coastal and central dis tricts south of Tauranga. To the Editor : Dear Sir,— Allow mo to correct a slight error that crept into your pigeongram last night, respecting the arrival of tho three steamers at the Tamaki yesterday. Your correspondent must either have been wilfully misled or else watt so hopelessly befuddled as to be unable to sec straight, for the vessels arrived in tho following order :—Tongariro first, Enter prise second, and Gemini third, not first as stated. Truth is stranger than fiction.— Yours, &C, TONGABIKO. On tho 30th instant (school closed) an interesting ceremony took place at the Gniftou Road School, when Mitu Kemp, late teacher for a number of years, was presented with an addresu and a handsome souvenir by the head master and tho assistants, as a parting token1 of their esteem. The address wan followed with speeches from the lady assistants, full of kind expressions, and regretting the loss of an old teacher find a valued friend. After n feeling reply from Miss Komp, during the delivery of which she showed signs of Btronu emotion, tho teacher* took their leave, vi'll mutual sentiments of profound respect, A correspondent writes to the North Canterbury " Times " re the Mormins of Sandietowu in tho following strain: — Mr Editor, would you kindly inform me how it is that the Mormons never come into the town to preach, but always keep out in Sandietowu ? Is it because they arc ashamed of their roligion ? &c." in reply, the editor says :—We can answer for tho Latter Day Saints that they arc ashamed of nothing. Unlike Christians, Fagaus.and Mahommedaiis, they huve no re ligion to be ashamed of. Sensualists and Pulygamistß lack tho quality of shame, as well as common sense, decency, and arcgard for tho laws ot their country. The Mor mons are but tho vicious dregs of many lands. They luxuriate in vice, they are apostates of the worst description, mid their hiibitH and customs aro too loathsome to describe. Still they serve a purpose. It is as well that there should bo a corner of the globe set apart for the banishment of human vice and licentiousuess. Utah is that corner. As for tho Mormon converts of Saudiecown, the atmosphere of the district will be the purer for their absence, and New Zealanders will be able on their departure, to congratulate themselves on a good riddance. Wo do not despise the Mormon elders who are labouring so hard. On the contrary, we regard them as fulfilling the* useful purpose of a moral night cart. When they wend their way to Zion with the deluded bandietonians, society will feel rejuvenated. We learn that the stock of Mr Murrayi of Oamaru (saved), is insured for £200 in the South British;' not £2,000, as published in telegrams from there. Probably a cipher was added in course of transmission. A cricket match will be contested be tween the Parnell and Kemuera Clubs to morrow afternoon -on tho Domain Cricket Ground. The following aro the names of the players :—Paijuell; Brook, ■ Brown, Nairn. (2j r Sadler, ' Uoloman, Oromwell, White'side, George, Gardner, and White, Kemuera: Buckland.Burtt, Whewell (2), Tonka (3), Scarborough, Yonge,l Nolan, Moccata, arid Ohee'seman. ' ''■'■'< • " AuiateurT writes stating that V general surprise has'been expressed by those who were present .at, fct. James's ~ Hall on T/upSday evening at, the very uncharitable report in-, the STAR'of .Wednesday night." He then proceeds to hazard certain wholly uuwarr.auted and quite - inaccurate con jectures regarding the authorship of the criticism, and gOes dji fro say :—" It is not 'oXoixe 'that* the',,public.are misled, aud the pui-fouiiunco uulairly .dealt with, but 'tis so disparaging to all those who desire to assist or promote any good cause., to find; their efforts,■;' though j pleasing the audience before., them, as shewn ■: by their fre quent applause; misrepresented by an in cdropeterit , inharmonic, scribble. Since theLs,aid,,report was published, four of the performers on Tuesday 'night have in formed a gentlerqaja, working up, au enter tainment in aid of a suburban, church fund that they will not' appear id public, on account .of ' 'the, lame and biased report:'! which'"'they' ' consider you have,, lowered, the standard of your paper by allowing it^tb'apjicar iv' its columns." " Amateur," lioweveV, does not appear to have been altogether a disinterested spec tator. We believe that very great latitude should bo allowed amateurs who givo their services in, a,, good ,causo, but there are bounds even for them that may be trans gressed. Wheii a performance is advertised aud a substantial charge made on the doors, the public have a perfect right to complain if they do not get ah endurable entertain ment for their mouey. Aud from inquiries we have made we are disposed to think that the very moderate strictures made by our .reporter— ; who on this , occasion was a thoroughly competent musical critic —respecting two or three of the vulgar or indifferent, performances presented at the entertainment, were more than war ranted. It is unfortunate that those who are capable of contributing to theamuseraent of the people and did so, should be made a spectacle of by the over-weenirjg vanity of aspiring amateur low comedians," but it will probablyniako them examine the pro gramme more carefully before they again becorne'.parties to entertainments for which they cannot conscientiously ask the public to pay. The reported retirement of four amateurs into private'life may, after all, be less of a loss to a loDg-autfering public than our correspondent fears. Private life is exactly the place where some amateurs shine to the greatest advantage. "Ama teur" should not judge them too harshly. In taking this step they may shown butter lastu and judgmeut thau they have ever been credited with.

The school teachers Training Classes will be re-opened to-morrow (Saturday) morning in the Wellesley-street East school, at 10 o'clock. , ~ A musical entertainment will be given this evening in the new school buildings at the North Shore, when! addresses will be delivered by the Hon. F. Whitaker, Reader Wood, Esq., M.H.R., and Rev. Joseph Bates. Mr W. Gorrie has been elected chairman, and Mr F. Hewin treasurer of the Auckland School Committee, while Mr Owen Mahon has been fe-appointed secretary. The public schools ifi Napier are over crowded; and additional accommodation is to be prdvided. A writer in the Dunedin "Stir" chal lenges Itev. J. Berry to substantiate the. promises he held out to immigrants from home, of whom the writer was one. The Auckland and Carlton Cricket Clubs will play a match to-morrow on the Domain ground. The Auckland team will probably play Messrs Bindon, Burt, Brown ing, Cameron, Cotton, Beale, Maling, Mercer, McMurdo, Woodhead, and W. Philson. The Royal Commission in the claims to the Ruakaka block has closed iti investiga tion, and the report will be forwarded to Wellington to-morrow, by Mr Heaketh. The next fortnightly trip of the Fishing Club will be to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon. The steamer Tainui leaves the wharf at a quarter-past one o'clock slurp. Mr DeLias has made final arrangements for commencing a theatrical season with Mr Wallace, on Monday next. A company including Mr J. B. Steele, Mr Leopold, Mr O'Brien, Miss Walton, Miss Leopold, Miss Kaymond and others, have already been engaged for the purpose. To the Editor: Sir, —It is mentioned in this morning's " Herald " that the cast in H.M.S. Pinafore, remains unaltered, with the exception of Mr Leopold as First Lord and Mr Weightman as boatswain. I hereby kindly request you to inform the public, through your columns, that Miss Heath (Cousin Hebe) is no longer a mem ber of the Company ; owing, to Mr Wade's refusal to meet his agreement with her, when he brought up from Wellington.—l am, Yours, etc., T. Klingksfield. The election of School Committees at Coronmndel Counties resulted aa follows :— Lower township: li. J. Glover, 148; J. Woollams, 04; J. B. Gatland, 69 ; C. Gill, G5; J. H. Harrisou, 49; A. King, 27 ;J. Gilmore, 24. Upper township : Leeks, 7G ; Andrews, 6'B ; Brodie, 44 ; (Joughlan, 42; Home, 41; Jenks, 41; James, 26. Mr Kemp, K.M., presided at a sitting of the Wade Court on Wednesday, and on the rising of the Court informed the gentlemen present that it would bo his last appear ance as their Resident Magistrate. Major Stouey, on behalf of the settlers of the Wade and adjacent district?, bore testimony to tho uniform impartiality and courtesy with which Mr Keiup has discharged his duties, the esteem which h« had won among all sections of the community, and the regret that would be felt at his retirement, At the Weslcyan Conference yosterday, the reportand balance-sheet of tho Wesleyan College, Auckland, were read and adopted. Tho report showed the College to be in a prouperoua condition. An influential deputation representing the Temperance Society waited on the Conference, which expressed its hearty sympathy with the principle of temperance. Tho Garrick Club of Invercargil is boing sued under the Copyright Act passed last session, for illegal representation of "Hunt ing a Turtle." In our notice of tho numbers of tho pro cession to the Domain wo under-estimated the strength. It appears that tho procession gathered largely in ita progress, and on reaching tho Domain had reached the number of 1400. The Natioual Independent Order added considerably to the array. On separating at the tire-bell, at the junction, three hearty cheers were given for tho United Demonstration. The report of tho Napier Gas Company just presented shows that the profits for the past half-year have been at the rate of 20 per cent, aud a dividend equal to 18 per cent per annum has been declared. In con sequence of the realisation of this enormous profit, an agitation has been begun for v re duction in the price of gas, the Licensed Victuallers thraatening to revert to the me of kerosene. The Corporation have ar ranged to light tho street lamps at £9 10s per lamp for the year. Several leading members of the Mamm oth Minstrels will giro a sacred concert on Sunday evening next iv tho Choral Hall. Tho programme includes selections from tho standard composers of Kngland, Germany, and Italy, viz., Mozart, Rossini, Bellini, Gounod, Handel, and; others who havo won permanent positions iv the foremost rank of melody. Tho second part will comprise passages from Mendelssohn's fine oratorio " Elijah." The Board of Governors of tho Auckland Collcgo and Grammar School have come to the conclusion that singing ia a good accom plishment for the young, and have adver tised for a Ringing master at a fair salary, as ho will only bo required to give a portion of his time. Some very interesting remarks were made by one of the Board, who be lieves in vocal and instrumental studies, lie considers that ringing confers special benefits on the singer, and gave Homo his torical facts in relation to the elevating art ami iho culture of the voice. In Queen Elizabeth's time, singing and music formed a part of a gentleman's education, but the advent of the Puritans had a withering effect upon tho soul of music, and for a time dried up its silvery fountains. He was glad to find, however, that in Auckland most young persons gave a portion of their time to this study, which would prove of advan tage to the people of these islands. Tho Wentern Park formed the subject of somo talk among Councillors at tho last meeting, and Mr Thompson rofcrred to the notices at the Park entrances, informing the public that the Park was closed from sunset to sunrise, and thought such notices should be takeu down. Mr Offer had, previously moved that such notices were necessary, but the rahjority ruled against. The police reported that if the Park was open to the public at all hours, advantage would be taken, of it by the " loafers" of the com munity, who not unfrequontly were found " napping" beneath the pale round moon on a fine night. This official caution was founded on experience, as illustrated in a case beforo the Police Court to-day, where an unworker was discovered dreaming at midnight in the shadows of the trees near Government House. The trees on the green slope of Barrack Hill, form another cool shelter o' nights for the houseless, who in many instances prefer such a life, to a life'of industry and virtuous activity. A few weeks ago a madman started from these glades in a wild state, and alarmed several women who went into " nts" of terror, and laughter. Germany, whose diplomatic bureau is said to be perfect, and whose information as to the secret machinations of European Cabinets is prompt and searching, appears to apprehend danger from the massing of troops iv Poland, and the belief in the existence of a secret treaty between Russia, Franco and Italy. Recent telcgramsconveyed intelligence that Bismarck had informed the Russian Government that Germany would not permit the peace of Europe to be disturbed, and had demanded an explana tion of tho concentration of troops around Warsaw, The excuse offered by Russia was that this was the army of occupation which had recently evacuated Bulgaria in accor dance with tho terms of the Berlin treaty, and that no hostile movement was intended But Bismarck's warning is now followed by a second intimation to Italy, from whose present attitude, a hostile movement against Austria is apprehended. The statement that the alliance between Germany and Austria was merely a commercial agree ment, but an offensive and defensive treaty is thus unmistakeably confirmed. To tho Editor : Sir, —A correspondent in Wednesday night's STAR asks whether the 25th of December may be regarded as the real time of our Lord's nativity. Pardon me for saying that your reply scarcely meets tho question. The 25th of December is approximately the correct date. St. Matthew's gospel makes it clear that the Nativity took place about three months before Herod's death. Now the death of Herod is fixed for us by the eclipse of the moon, which Josephns mentions as ocur ing during his last illness. Astronomers give the 13th of March as the date of the eclipse, aud we know that before the Pass over—l2th of April that year—Herod was dead. Thus the date of the Birth of Christ is thrown back to the very beginning of January, or the end of the proceeding De cember.—Yours, H.G., Anniversary 1 »ay.— [There can bo little doubt that the 25th of December has never been claimed as the actual date of the Saviour's nativity, and some of the most learned authorities dis pute— and we think on satisfactory grounds— that itis even approximately correct. Several of the earliest churches kept the festi val iii May, which, it has been contended, was rearer the real anniversary. The selection of the 25th of December may be traced to various causes—prominently that the time was observed as a Pagan festival, beforo the Christian era, which it was con sidered wise to turn to a good purpose. The matter, however, is wholly one of con jecture, and cannot be fully or profitably ilitcut-sed. ia the^e columns,—Ed, E..S,]

ilbert Hall Dar&.street, tendered to Miss Heath, formerly of the Pinafore Company, £ which' a gr6at marry of owr local amateur artistes till™ kindly volunteered to assist. £ this wfv itwi Mown to Auckland tion for lerself.it is to fof h^A fert she will receive a crowded house. Yesterday there was a picnic of a some what unusual character to Vauxhall Gar dens, North Shore. It appears that for some time past the young men composing the senior Bible Class ia the United Methodist Free Church Sunday-school, Pitt and Vin cent-streets, have been desirous to recipro cate the hospitality of the teachers, and with this view, provided, entire,y at their own cost, the Entertainment of yesferday, to which the whole of the teachers in the school, and tho senior class of young ladies were invited. Between fifty and gixty^ res ponded to the kind invitation, and ;pro ceeded by the nine o'clock boat to the North Shore, and thence to Vauxhall Gar dens, where every want had been fully anticipated by the Committee of Manage ment, Messrs Baddeley, Graham, Spinley, Platt and Thorpe. The recreations were of such a nature as to commend themselves even to the most, fastidious, and of provi sions there was an abundant supply to suit all tastes. Everybody pronounced the picnic as (one of the most enjoyable ever experienced. The company returned to town by the 6 o'clock boat, and afterwards adjourned to the school-room where a most interesting ceremony took place, namely, the presentation to Mr S. Parker, of an illu minated address in a beautiful gilt frame, together with a handsome and well-appointed writing-desk by the young men composiug his class in the Sunday-school on the occasion of his resign ing the position of teacher, consequent upon his election to the superintendeucy of the school. The chair was occupied by Mr McKenzie, and the presentation was made in a very neat speech by Mr A. Baddeley, one of the scholars. Mr Parker responded in very feeling terms. Messrs Hampson, Trigg,"and Rev It. Taylor also spoke, and the meeting then resolved itself into one for recreation and amusement, and con tinued until about 10 o'clock. To the Editor: Sir,— A. blackbird in a bush making musical the morn i* a thing of beauty, an enduring joy ; but that match less melodist immured iv a cage, companiou lesß, half starved, and generally mal-treatcd, ia a thing bereft of beauty, is an object whose condition is deplorable. Winged warblers, one and all, are formed for freedom, for the air, tor the sunlight, for sylvan seclusion, but not for captivity. To confine them is to commit an act which to crime, iv its nature, is closely akin. Who possessing humanity would deprive either the linnet or the lark of liberty ? A fewyear* since tbere were no »eng birds in the colony. The parents of the present generation were from " home," from the lele on the other Bide, and their introduction entailed a considerable ex penditure of money and pains. One of the objects of their introducers was to people the fields, the woods, and the wilds with some of tho gayest aud most uieful of God's creatures. I venture a belief that it was not their purpose to stimulate the trade ot the maker of birdcages. They were, doubt • less, actuated by motives more noble, more lofty, more sublime in their labours— minds noble are opposed by minds ignoble. Just now, ia the vicinity of the Domain and adjacent localities, captive songbirds are ou all sides to bo seen. One of my neighbours has no less than six ; others have several each. Are the captors of the bird that " sings at heaven's gate," and of that other bird whose bilj is "orangetawny," to be fostered by impunity ? Has the law no power to impose* a check on these in sen«ible spoilators ? If it be lawful to sacrifice the hawk, that legitimate slayer aud consumer of its race, for its mal practices, wherefore should it not be proper to impose a pc cuniary penalty on the human ensnarcr and misuser of birds that »ing? They (the birds) are undeniably public property, and they should therefore, I cou sider, bo protected by the Colonial Legis - lature. Why, sir, your genuine thorough paced bird-napper would, were they not beyond his reach,Jfetch from the firmament, the biggest and brightest of the stellar gems, and use them for paving his bacK yard. Of tho fact that some things aro sacred, this ultra-mundane knows nothiug. —1 am, etc , D.A.W. To the Editor: Sir,—The report of the lively scene at Pokeno, which appears in your issue of the 27th looks well in print —that is, so far as Mr Hobba is concerned, but using his own words, it is not likely he would write anything that did uot suit himself. As 1 happened to be present at the meeting I will give you a few facts for tho information of those who were not pre sent, which are as follows : The chairman called on Mr Hobbs to give a statement nf hia stewardship for the past year. He began by saying the district had been divided because they could not agree with Mr Rhoaes, and went on to say that it used to be Queens v. the Hill, but now it was the Queens v. the Pokeno people, but, strange to say, though it is true, there never was any of this dissatis faction until he (Mr Hobbs) came to the district, for he is insidious in the extreme. The Hill people wanted the Queen people to join with them, which shows there was no ill-feelinir between them. Mr H then went on to defend his conduct in closing the school at Queen's Redoubt, but like " My Grandfather's Clock," he was " stopped short," by being reminded that at a meeting of the retiring committee held ou the 6th of December last, he stated that while in Wellington last he was co indignant at seeing some letters in the Eapors about himself, that he wrote to Mr lark and Mr Rice, and that he did all he could to have the Queen's Redoubt school closed, or words to that effect. Mr Hoblis thcu went on to say that he had found out where, and by whom those letters were written, bringing in the names of Mr Jenkins, of Newmarket, and Mrs E. Wright, of Pokeno, as being the writers. This was lla tly denied by the lady's hus band and brother. Mr Hobbs then said, "well, I was told so." Ho then informed the meeting there was a credit balance at thft bank of £40 12s lOd, and this is what is called the report of the retiring chairman, which, in my opinion, does him great credit. The great majority that he speaks about cost him a heap of trouble and time, for he had to make a houso-to house canvass of the district to get it, bring ing all the widows that ho could to vote for Mr Hobbs, aud this is his boasted victory. —Yours, &c, Houskholdek. Pokeno, January 28th, ISSO.

THE THEATRE ROYAL.—H.M.S. PINAFORS.

.H.M.S. Pinafork was again produced last night at the Theatre Royal before a crowded audience. The changes of cast necessitated by Mr Kiccardi's withdrawal from the Com pany, were tilled up by Mr Leopold taking the role of Sir Joseph Porter, Mr Weight man, the boatswain; and Mr Warner, Dick Deadeyc. Mr Harding and Miss Leaf appeared in their old rOles of the Captain and Josephine. Judging by the laughter aud applauso, the piece had lost nono of its laughter-provoking qualities, and is an nounced again for to-night.

Ellerslie Gardens.

TROTTING MATCH, TO-MORROW. The above cveut is attracting considerable attention, and will no doubt draw a good attendance to the gardens. The handicap ping will bo done early to allow of the ground being measured off before the adver tised time, mid we are requested to state that there will be no delay, owing to the care taken in settling preliminaries. Jockeys are, therefore, warned to put in an appear ance in good time. In addition to the foregoiug match,' there will be a 440 yard pedestrian race, opeu to all coiners.

AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY.

The half-yearly ceneral meeting of the shareholders in the Auckland Gas Company took place this afternoon at the offices of the company, Insurance Buildings. In the absence of the Chairman of Direc tors (Hon. F. Whitaker), MrThos. Macffar lahe was voted to the chair. The Chairman then read the abstract statement of accounts as follows:—Receipts or revenue accounts, £9,665 2s; expen diture on dividend account, £5234; balance, £4432 4a 6d. Dividend on 7871 shares at 7s 6d per share, £2951 12s 6d ; leaving a balance to be carried forward of £1460125. He then moved that a dividend at the rate of 7s 6d per share for the half year, ending December 31st 1870 be paid. The motion was seconded and unani mously adopted. A vote of thanks to the directors termin ated the proceedings.

It is the man with the rheumatism who isjevery inch a' king. Wanted to know, if a Havana cigar makes a man ill, will two make a manila? Some females have just been arrested in Kentucky for illicit whiskey. This is the first recorded instance of a woman keeping , Btill, S

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[USITED PBESS ASSOCIATION. J Ihe Socialist Agitation. LONDON. January 29. A SfctfalW &missetvy hae been de tected ti Ihrtelmz, hx Spaffl, and arrested >y the Htttbofitfe*.- It is feared that the nmifications of tfeff Ikitopeafl Socialists lave found a footing in iWafiy parts of Jpaia and Portugal, and tbe 1 police ar« warned to exercise the ut most vigilnce. Demani For Yakoob Khan's Bestoration. LONDON. January 29. The Ajjhan tribes have made a demand tbt Yakoob Khan shall be reinstated p Ameer as one of the con ditions of pace. The Vice-roy lias not yet intimatd what course he will adopt in regard tothis demand. Ad^ince on Herat. I LONDON. January 29. An advaoe on Herat will be made in March. Lord Salsbury Becovertng. .LONDON. January 29. The latesi information from the physicians inkttendance on Lord Salis bury is thaij his illness has taken a favourable tub ; he is now recovering, and is considepd to be out of danger. New Z<kland Securites. JLONDON. January 28. Five per cat New Zealand 10-40 loan debonturp are quoted at 103£.

Home Rule Candidates.

iONDON.

[REUTEK'S CABLEGRAMS.]

January 29. It is stated }at the Home Kulers of Mayo, Ireland, iteccl to select David and Brennan (vow u^der committal for using seditious languajj at anti-rent meetings) as candidates for tfc representation of Mayo in Parliament, ufin the condition that they abstain from atthding the sittings of the House of Commok. Occupajon of Herat. lWdon. January 29. Although BUgastions that England should hand Herabver to the care of Persia are being renewedby the Press, nothing positive is yet knop as to the intentions of the British Soirnment.

AUSTRALIAN.

[KEUTEK'S SPKIAL CABLEGRAMS. I Mutual Protdent Society. SYHEY, Thursday. A special mceti? of the Australian Mutual Provident S(iety which has been held to-day to consid' a proposition by the directors for the repel of the nineteenth by law, allowing votinay proxy in tho elect ion ot directors and «er matters, has been postponed until aftetthe annual meeting of the society to be hel in April next. Sailed : City of Sydey for Auckland. Mutiny on Joard Ship. SYDKY, January 29. Seven of the sailo belonging to the Excelsior were sentei id to 12 weeks' im prisonment. MELBO RNE, January 29. Sailed : The s.s. Rii irooma, this morn ing, for New Zcalan with the English mail by way of Suez. . Zambezi won the Gifemg Gold Gup.

The Reatta.

Wk append the result of those matches which were not finisheduntil after we had gone to press last evenir : — Sixth R4\ 6. SAILING BOATS OIi'\CHTS (decked or Half-decked), 6 to 15 lis inclusive. First prize. Now Zealand ipping Company's Cup. valued at £25 ; econd price, £10. Course—Same as fourtl ace. Thetis, 10 tons, Isaacs, { 45m. ... 1 Sabrina, 9 tons, Stodart to. 55m. ... 2 Victory, 11 tons, Beaton 0 Volante, 6£ tons, Allison - r 0 In our last issue we staid that this event was a certainty for tha'hetis, and our opinion therefore has not ion belied. The Sudden Jerk could not ga ready in time, and she did not therefore art. Ninth Uacc g. OPEN SAILING BOATSJnd class (as per rule). First prize, Cup, Uued at £5 (pre sented by Mr K. K. liana and £5 added; second prize. £1; third pis, £2. Course- Same as fifth race. _ The new open boat Bl built by Mr Bailey, took the lead at ho start, and maintained it for a. cormdenle time. To wards the finish she was leiiug by a long distance, when the stem twtcd out, and the water rushed into her . if through a sieve. The boat, however, Wi kept on her course, and she finally got secid place. Pastime, Cooper, 6h. 18m. , 1 Rip, Bailey, 6b. 22m. 40.«. L. |... 2 Nympho, Swailes. fib. 26m. ;... ... Q Comet, Edmonds, 6b. 28m. J 0 Kxtra Rnca. ■ 11. OPEN SAILING BOATS, fc those not outlined for raoo No. 9.—Cove—dame as ntth race. Time allowance, Sjeoonds Per foot. Alert, 18ft. 6in., sft. 9in., 2ft9in.. Rout ! .... l U. P., 19ft. Bin., 7ft., 2ft.]4m., Collins I ... 2 Meteor, 16ft. 6in., sft. 4in., 2t^in,, Graydon' ... •••,.' 1 ■•• 0 The Ottawa did not start I At the close of the day's competious the Regatta Committee adjourned to|e saloon of the Tararua, where a few compli mentary toasts were drunk inflowing bumpers. The Hon. Thomas ILddrstn, M.L.C., on behalf of the commtfee, pro posed " The Health of Captain MV," In doing so, he made congratulatory algjon to the success of the Regatta, and rev-red in terms of high praise to the courtes^liown the visitors and committee by thetaptain and his officers.—Captain Muir feplied briefly.—Mr A. Brock proposed, I• Xhe Health of the Committee, coupled nh the name of Mr Yon der Heyde.'—ln a;now lodging the toast, Mr Voider [eyde characterised tho Regatta, as the nut suc cessful that ho had witnessed duri[ the ten years that he had beeu Chaintn of the Committee.

PROTESTS.

The Secretary of the Rcpntu Comfttee received the following protcs's: | From the owner of the opei boat hert against tUo prize being paid ovtr to th^oy, on the ground that the start vac not ifair one. Mr Jones informs us toat theltart was in advance of time, and Ws boa#jra(i therefore four minutes behind it gectinjoff. His floating halyards carried avay, aiihe did not therefore attempt to savt time. j£i s only object in going round tos to ft C e his boat. From the Ben Nevis againsithe Ryb's boat taking the prize in the fireign-gftg vessel's gig raco, on the grould thatfie gig used is not the Kyno's. Prons the owner of the Glance against Iq LaU taking second prize in the smafr yacht race, on the ground thatpoles -wje used in getting her off the Sandspit contrto to the regatta rules. These protests will all be coaidered a^ decided upon at a meeting of tbJcommitlft to-night. POSTPONED RACE). The rowing races which werfpostpon^ from yeuterday owing to the lunpy seal the harbour were to have tako. place | eight o'clock this morning, bit as to weather had not then moderated they we] further postponed. They have been d( finitely fixed for to-morrow Saturday afternoon. The prizes will be presented t the Col mopolitan Hotel to-night to thejuccessfd competitors.

Mohi Tawhia Explains.

"•> [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION] WELLINGTON, ti« day."! MOHI Tawhai sends the foliowiij letter t| the "Times":—Greeting j I haveseen th( news in your newspaper of'this d(r statins that it is believed that I acted on ie advicf given by a gentleman for my causef resign ing from the Commission. This isny worj to you :It is false. I have notcted oj advice from Europeans, but the "Jazettrf gave me advice which had core to ny knowledge of knowiDg.

TELEGRAPHIC.

«. [UNITED press association.) GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. SHAEEMARKET. Alburfria 95s to 100; sellers : Q*7 B 6(j . buyers: 9<7». Old Whau, sellers: go B . buyers : 82s 6dd\ Moanatari, 35s j sellers '• 555; buyeri : 545. Queen of Beauty' buyers : 6s 6d. Kuranui, sellers : 7s-. RUSSELL, this day KAWAKAWA RACES. The Kawakawa racas, yesterday, passed! Of Well, and the racing was good. The whmfcr of the Maiden Plate, 15sovs, Prince • Kawtfkawa Handicap of 40sovs, Worm- Poney Race, Bsovs, Kotero; Handicap. Hurdle Race, 20sovs, Performer; Maori Race, ssovs i A protest was lodged • Ladies' Purse, 25avta t Worm ; Hack Race' lOsovs, Prince; Consolation, 10sov s J Taipo, NAPIEB, Thursday. The Jockey Club decidca' to-night to allow the totalisators on the ground at the race meeting. . The telegraph operators here who went out on strike hare been fined £3 each,- except one who returned a day earlier, who nad (q pay only £2. NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. TARANAKI RACES. The Taranaki races come off on March 31 and April 1. The nominations for the Steeplechase, Jockey Club Handicap, Han dicap Hurdles, and Autumn Handicap close to-morrow (Saturday) at eight o'clock. NELSON, this day. IRISH FAMINE FUND. At a public meeting held last night re the Irish distress, a large and influential committee was appointed with a view to getting 1n subscriptions. An old settler named Thomas Gladhill, of Appleby, died suddenly yesierday. The weather is splendid- for harvest. WELLINGtOt". this day. ! IRISH RELIEF FUND. Messrs Blundeli Bros., proprietors of Ihe "Evening Post," forwarded to-diiy the first instalment of £200 in aid of the Irish Distress Fund. The National Bank cabled the money home free of all charge. BETTING ON THE CUP. Latest betting on the Cup :—4 to 1 against: Lara (taken and offered), 4tol against roul Play (offered), 5 to 1 (taken and wanted), 6 to 1 against Bippo, Laertes, and Temple ton ; 10 to 1 against the others. Sinking. Fund has done no work lately. It is re* ported be has broken down. Hippo has dona no fast work since his arrival. Hail storm and Templeton acquit themselves best in the gallops. Yesterday, Hailstorm and King Quail did a rattling gallop, the former getting the best of it. Templeton aud Lara had three miles sweat, a good scrape being got off both. There is next to no "betting. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The last quarter of 1879 for this education district gives the following figures :—Total number of schools, 120; total male teachers, 171 ; females, 187. At the end of the quarter there were 15,530 children; 7,972 boys, and the rest girls. The average attendance 11,064; working average, 11,381. John A. Partridge has gained a scholar ship in connection with the School of Agri culture at Canterbury College. THE REVIEW. At a meeting of the Review Committee, I and a deputation from the hotel-keepers yesterday, the latter said they were pre pared to cater for the volunteers at the price named by the commf'tee ; also to subscribe liberally to the fund, hut were not in a posi tion to find sleeping accommodation owing to the race meeting beiug held at the same time. It was eventually decided Co adjourn the meeting till Friday, and meantime to find out what can be done in the way of sleeping accommodation. THE LINCOLNSHIRE FARMERS. The Lincolnshire delegates visited Ad dington sale yards yesterday while the sale was going on, and evinced considerable in terest in the stock yarded. They after wards visited the Land Office, and went over some farms in the Spreydon district, and thence to Sir Cracroft Wilson's Cash* mere estate. RACEHORSES. The racehorses Numa, Te Whetu, Fou Play, and Vampire, went to Wellington,, per Botomahana, yesterday. Some valu. , able Lincoln rams and ewes were also charged by her for Napier. Messrs Grant and Foster, the Lincoln, shire delegates, visited the farms at Reeston, Southbridge, and Lincoln districts, yestor. day. It is understood that Captain Slater, of the Yeomanry Cavalry, has withdrawn his resignation, recently forwarded to the Government. UNEMPLOYED. The swagmen in the northern districts aro complaining that the reaping and bind iug machines are doing their work, and large numbers are going about unable to obtain employment. DUNEDlN.thisday. The Minister of Works and Minister of Justice to-day visited the Police Court, and expressed themselves surprised at the in adequate accommodation. Three men, named John Mowatt, David McNeall, and William Chalmers were arrested for sticking up a man at Green Island. FIRE. By a fire at Davley Statim, Tiipanni, the Victoria office loses £450. Sinn'lis, the owner, estimates his total loss at. £800. Only one small iusolveut filed liming the past week. OAMARU, this day. ROBBERY. John Conuell, charged with robbing two £5 notes from Alexander Smith, was committed for trial at the Dunedin Supreme Court. INVERCARGILL, this day. I CASE OF STABBING. Wm. Futch, of the s.s. Oreti, was stabbed 1 in the left arm by a man named Robert Arnold, to whom he refused a ticket, on 9 the ground that he was intoxicated. The wound although severe is not dangerous. His assailant was brought up at the Polica Court to-day and committed for trial.

Important Meeting at Hikurangi.

TAWHIAO DISCOUNTENANCKS TE WHITI. The following report of a meeting at Hikurangi is supplied by a native who was 1 present, and is translated. We do not | vouch for its absolute accuracy : — Tawhiao called a meeting of the people for Tuesday night. It was held at Hiku rangi, ia the larye house, at night. The chiefs present were Tawhiao, Pakukowhatu, Te Ora, Tainui, Hauauru, aud 300 men. The tribes were : Ngatikinoaku, Ngatima huta, Ngatipo, Ngathnaniapoto, Ngatirangi, and Ngatitu. Pixkukowhatu said: Listen, all the tribes, adhere to truth and justice. Listen to the words of Tawhiao. Be firm to do right Do not go beyond that. Bemain at your work. Let Te Whiti alone. He knows his own work. He has his own thought*. Nffatimaniapoto and Ngatitu look at my words. The truth and life are the main things. Te Ora : I only wish to cultivate food for the sustenance of the people. lam adhering to the truth. Te Tuhi: I have no word. We are one. Lei the words of Tawhiao go forth to the j world. Hauauru: Listen the Tariaos! Adhere to truth and justice. Let not your thoughts dwell on the work of Te Whiti. My only desire is for justice. Tawhiao : Listen, my Tariaos. Adhere to the words of Potatua. Stick to love and truth. Do nothing else. I hold thoie words in my hand. Pakukowhatu: Do not go to Te Waotn. Let the trouble remain there. Let tbeir own chiefs guide them. Let them mate rules for them. Let the wise men remain at Hikurangi to make rules for us. 1* Whiti Pdtatou is at Te Waotu to deal wiw matters there. t The people then partook of food, and ne« day returned home to Kawbia, Te Kopuß, Te Kuiti, and other places. rr .. Wahanui is ill at Te Kuiti. Te Kooti remains there also. There will be no fighting.

At a banquet in Timara held soae time ago a young gentleman was feelingly re; sponding 1o the toast of "Tho Ladie 9 •• Gentlemen," he gushingly exclaimed, love the ladies, God bless them ! My swtera were ladies! (Cheers). My mother was a woman!" " You don't say so ? ""^ff deep sarcastic tone from a distant pa» °, the table and there was a general yell merriment. The lover of the ladies lool«a daggers at all around hiia.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR FRIDAY, JANUARY SO, 1880.



Special Advertisements. T O C X -TAKING <|BARGAINS<>- TOATTRAY, In preparation for Stock-taking, has REDUCED the PRICES of his Large Stock of SUMMER COSTUMES, SILK JACKETS, SUMMER SKIRTS, & PINAFORES, which he is now offering at such prices as must effect a Speedy Clearance. SILK JACKKXA Redncea from 5 7g Mto 358 Ditto Beduced from £5 103 to £1 ia Ditto Keduced from £1010a to £7 SUMMER CO9TUMHS, ced Ditto Kcdnced from 27b (id to 19aG;l 11!tfn Reduced from 42a to 30a Ditto Reduced from £5 to £3 7s 6d SUMMER SKIKT3. c(3uced ((^ ft to DiHn Rpduced from 9s 6d to 6s Gd Ditto Kcducod from 12s Cd to 8s 6d PINAFORES, Ke( 3- uc( >(i from 7s Gd to la Gd A'l / W. KATTRAY'S - -%4^- MANTLE, MILLINERY, AND TK/Sf ©— ."■'"KAI'BKY KSTABLISHMKNT, ,/^LAND HOUSE,



Special Advertisements. QO-OPERATIVE PRICE.S FOR CASH, C 0.0 P &ATiVE PRICES AND QUICK SALE. CO-OPERATIVE PRICES A PUBLIC BENEFIT. We are Selling the Cheapest DRESS GOODS We are Selling PRINTS and CALICOS at a Small Advance on Cost. MANCHE3TEB GOODS \ MILLINERY ' UNDERCLOTHING Men's and Boys' Clothing At Co-operative Prices. FOR CASH ONLY. ILLUSTRATIVE LINES OF PRICES SHOWING Advantages Gained by Supfoktino THE PURE CASH SYSTEM. GARLICK & CRANWELL Are Selling Two, three, and four-button Kid Gloves at 2s 6d, 2s 9d, 3s, "Silver Bell" Glove Fitting Corsets, at 2s 6d Wool Damasks, 3a 6d and 3s 3d per yard Silk Umbrellas (Paragon Frame), 6s 6d Fast-Colour Prints, 6Jd per yard Brown Hollands, from 5d upwards Cainbrio Handkerchiefs, 4s per dozen Silk Embroidered Scarfs. 9d, lOd, and Is 3d Blue Diagonal Coats, 12s 6d (half-price) Lace Curtains, 3s 6d, is lid, Gs lid, upwards. _P • O« k% We have adopted the Pure Cash System for the following reasons :— I.—lt is fairest to both boyer and seller, be cause, by avoiding bad debts, our Cash Customers will not have to make good the losses occasioned by defaulters, and the Quick Cash Returns will enable us, as Sellers, to buy more extensively, and take full advantage of cash discounts, in ■which gain our customers -will parti cipate. 2. The increased business which must follow consequent on selling goods at a small advance on cost, will give our customers the same advantage as though they were shareholders in a Co-operative Society. 3, Our patrons will always have a large, fresh, and well-assorted Stock to select from. BUY YOUR DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FROM GfARLICK & CrANWELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN STREET AND LORNE STREET. AUR ri R EAT OA L £ OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMMENCES THIS EVENING. All the New Shipments recently received will be sold at sale t> ricks, alk -Trices. J. COSGRAVE & CO. A FEW GOOD REASONS FOR MAKING YOUR PURCHASES AT THE TM-EW yEALAND CLOTHING ■nVAQTORY. The Materials are manufactured ln_Now Zealand. The Garments are made in New Zealand. The Money is expended in New; Zealand. The Stock to teleot from is the largest in Nnw Zealand. The Cut and Trimmings are equal to bespoke. The Prices, considering the quality and finish, are lower than_thoge_of_any other house in New Zealand. And notwithstanding the extra tariff jngt imposed in New Zealand, there is tST NO ADVANCE IN PRIOEBI You can still purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE FROM THE New :Zealand Clothing Factory. Auckland Retail Branch : QUEEN-STREIET. Opposite Theatre Royal. Tjl X A N A Z I. JUST OPENED BY J^ J^ ,1 NABURY & QO. 1 Case Frenchl MILLINERY, BONNETS, 1 Csuperb goods, to be sold cheap 1 Case Ladies' TRIMMED HATB „„,,,„, 1 Case Children's PINAFORES, DRESSES, and BLOUHEB, the Largest and Choicest Stock in the City 1 Case Ladies' Galatea, Stripe, and Cold Lustre COSTUMES 1 Case Ladies' Cambric and Print Mourn ing Wrappers, from 5e 6d each—SO per cent cheaper than ever sold in Auckland 3 Cases FANCY GOODS, comprising all ' the Novelties of the Season. DBESSMAKING ON THE PEEMIBKS. A. LIN A BURY & CO., 204 AND 206, QUEEN-STREET. "XTEW TWEEDS! NEW TWEEDS J3I ARRIVKD PER SHIP ' LEBU," AND OPEN I FOR INSPECTION, AT M, M U R C H I E 'S, SHORTLAND STEKET, rgest and best seleoted Stock ot CLOTHS AND TWEEDS Kver shown in this Market, consisting of English and French Coatings and Fancy TnOUSKBINGS English and French Blue and Black Serges Englißh and Scotch TwebDS, direct from the manufactories at home Bannockburn and Isle of Skyo Tweeds, a specialty. ALL THE ABOVEGOOD3 ARE OF THE VERY LATEST STYLE AND FINISH. And, in addition to the above attractions, M. MURCHIE Has been so fortunate as to secure the services of a First-ckißß Cutter, which enables him more fully to merit a continuance of that liberal patronage which has been extended to him in the past. ]MT IL N E & pHOYCE Have now on view a Complete -Assortment o the most beautiful SPRING GOODS of every description, from the best Home maisets. MTLLINKRY, in Paris and English STRAW GOODS, FLOWERS, FKATHERS VISITE3 and MANTLES, in Silk and .Cash mere JACKETS, in Coloured Summer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Silk, 4uo. CHILDR UN'S HOS ■•. in Cotton, Lisle, and Silk LADIK81 HO3E, in Cotton, Lisle, and Silk PARACHUTES, UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS KID GLOVE 3, Black, White, and Coloured, 1, 2, i, and 6 button UNDRESSED KID GLOVES, 2 and i button. An Immense Stock of DRKSS GOODS,in all the newest and most fashionable styles and tenures, all marked exceedingly moderate. BABY LINEN, CHILDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, in great variety. boys' [knickeebockees, hosieey, hats collars, etc. AlComplete Assortment of Calicos, Flannels, Linens, &o. dress? and mantle-makino on the prkmisbs. F ye per Cent, Discount allowed for Cash. MILNE & CHOYCE, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE. "Bisschop" Gas Engine —The Gas Company have imported one of these novel motors of one man power, which can be seen at the Gas Works. The engine is fixed to work a drilling machine. The advantages claimed for this engine are, first, the small space it occupieß, bemg self-contained, and requiring compara tivfilv no fixing • secondly, that it works with out oH or grease to lubricate the piston; thirdly, it-ranuircs no water. It is related that on ono (j[^ ——otihaee engines run forty-seven !g out stoppage and without ~ '' - -• •• -•* ihe work of a strong man ■; SS Further particulars on , t-»i i■ ■- iin i ■■miflKHMifili.Ni ii ...i ~,:,m.i.



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