SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

omw watwrl Thl3 Evening, 3.57 HIGH VvAlMi-j To-morrow Morninff,; L2o j-ttjj BET.—This Kvening, 5.44 i- \IN RIS K.—To-Morrow Morning. 6.2* i MOONS AGE.—Now Moon, 10th, 2.463.8 i.

ARRIVALS.

yesterday. Loongana. barquo, Fisher, from Hobart 1 town. Gleneig, s.s,, Farqnhar, from Tauranga Pcnguin.'.s.s., Malcolm, from Russell

TO-BAY. Rotomahana, s.s , Lorn the South

DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY EVENING. Gael, schooner, Urquhart, for Samoa

to-day.

Rotomahana, s.s,, Underwood, for Russoll

VESSELS EXPECTED.

John Bull, barque, from London; saiteu v co-

City^tSydney.P.M. s.s, from San Franc isoo April Bth Syren, brig, from Sydney Borealis, brigantino. from Loviika , Island Lily, brigantine, from Chatnaw lsiai itt Falcon, schooner, from tho Islands Edith, schooner, from Tonga Sybil, schooner, from Tahiti Transit, schooner, from Tahiti

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Loch Urr; Agate, to load GSne MySouthern Ports, aud Melbourne- Rotomahana, Thursday Sydney— Arawata, 13th .„.,,, TCThn- Russofi-loaa, every Monday; Arawat,», Mon

day Lyttelton-Earl Granville Tahiti and Islands-Pirate, loading Tauranga-Glenelg. ,V» ed"es^ thß?n Port**- For New Plymouth and Soutflem r-rM»

Wanaka, to-morrow tmarvh Whangarei-Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays

IMPORTS.

Jd^dT_^«SHa?S hops, 18 pairs cart ,_iafts. Pot- Rntnmßhi.no • From Melbourne-13 cases e|arsf7°2^esaud-p,^ g e|^^o^ 60 cases brandy. 101 half-chests tea, '*°Jf s^™™' _g cases and casks wine, 2> <»*» "^P^g?^^ cases and packages. Froi - £^as From 230 bags flour, 1 box glnsn, f'JSS, «?£m We? Lyttelton-IB sacks malt 13 CMg. j lington-1 sack walnuts, 177 sl-c^ grass eeea^a cases fruit, 13 cases aud pa "^"V- beef 9 Napier-65 sacks grass seed. 0 <^ k °eo/^ horees, 7 cases. From Uisbornc-L « a*o*3 *Tasa seed, 1 case.

EXPORTS.

Por Venus for Napier-CO tons drain pip'e^

Inwards CoAaTWlsa-Flsinpre fromJai^m with 26,300 feet timber, aad 3 tons kauri |n» Penguin from Russell, with ol sacks kaungUL J Lee from Waiheke, with 36 tons manganese.

OutWirds CoASTWiSB.-Ocean for Merewry Bay • Morcury for Tairua: South Carolina ior B_n_ Bay. B_rrler; Kauri for PortJChalmers. Tho topsail: schooner Gael, after lying.Wind bound in harbour several days, sailed on Saturday afternoon for, Samoa, flio wok » full gereral cargo, ana one passenger-_ir W. H. Nicol. The regular trading barque Loongana arrivea from Hobart Town yesterday morning. With a cargo of jams, fruit, timber See. CiPt™^ repSrts having left uobart Town on^ March li. had light winds for two days, during.wmen time the vessel was in the Bay; light northerly breezes carried the vessel to la£ J?'™ ,r'ii„ht long. 160 8., in the vicinity of Hototikl. Ugnt nof therly and north-east winds till easterly weather till making the Thr«»*jU*s on Wednesday last; experienced anorth-easMi w gale on Thursday, and easterly winds a°*mteo coast till arrival. The vessel hauled d(MW»t» the Queen-street wharf and commence- _- charging her cargo to-day. Tho s.s. Gleneig arrived yesterday mormnsr from Tauranga with 45 Supreme Court wit nesses and a number of passengers. She was taken into the Graving Dock to-day in order to have hor bottom cleaned. She leaves. ag*tn Sor Tauranga on Wednesday evening, Tho Union Company's s.s. Penguin arrived from Russell yesterday morning with the fol lowing passengers :-Mesd«mes E. Williams aud Watiing, Miss Patterson Messrs Chatfleld, Keals McGovorn, Mills, E. Williams, L. Goffie. W. Goffe, and Fairburn. For Napier: BlsHop Stuart. For Lyttelton: Archdeacon Olarlse. The Union Company's s.s. Penguin sailed for South this afternoon with tho following passengers:-For Tauranga: Miss Smye. Mr and Mrs Robortson, Mrs Shepherd, airs Jenkins, Mts McArthur, Mrs Steele, Mrs _. K. Murray. For Gisborne : Mis 3A. Good. ForNap.er: Mrs Bronton, Bishop of Waiapu. Archdeacon Clarke, and Christie. For^Wellington: J. Slack. For Lyttelton : C. Hobbs, and Miss Forrest. For Dunedin: H. Jones. -or Melbourne: Michael G. McDonald.

Captain Morris has received the following letter from the Managing Director of the Union Steamship Company in reply to the memorial regarding the rumoured cossation of tho caus or ths company's steamers at Tauranga :-lo Captain Morris, Tauranga. Dear sir,—l duly received the petition signed by yourself and others, land repliod by tele graph that one boat per month (Rotorua or Tararua) would _caH cm the through trip during the winter, and that rail running .will bo resumed in the spring, wbon tho throng of tonrist .commences. We much regret (having to le»sen the facilities afforded to your port, but cannot v/eU do it otherwise, as the winter trade will not support two lines up East Coa3t, and for many reasons the large boats can not call at Taurangaen route!. You wdl, however, find the Waitaki a very suitable bjat for your trade, and we shall continue to carry from southern portß asvia Auckland at termor rates. To start with the Waitaki wid leave Auck and for Tauranga oa Tuesdays, returning the fellow ing morning.—Yours very traly, iJAS. Mills.— " Bayjof Plenty Times."

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTOMAHANA.

The Union Company's s.s. Rotomahana arrived from Melbourne, via East Coast and Southern ports. We are indebted to Mr W. Dougherty, purser, for the following report: Tho B.s. Roto mahana, 1,727 tons, Capt. Underwood, left Mel bourne at 6 a.m. on the 21th ult., and at 8 a.m. cleared Port Phillip Heads, and after encounter ing strong head winds and sea. with thick weather, arrived at Hobart Town at midnight on tho 25th. Sailed at 2 p.m. on the 20th, and after a fine-weather passage, passed the tfplun ders at 11.20 a.m., and arrived at Bluir at 3.4a p.m. on the 29th. I eft at 5.15 a.m. on the 30th, and arrived at Port Chalmers a _ 8 p.m. same day : continued voyage at 4.45 p.m. on the 31st; arrived at Lyttelton at 8.30, on the Ist instant; left at 5.30 p.m. same day ; arrived at Wellington an 9 a.m. on the 2nd; sailed at 5.30 p.m. same day ; arrived at Nnpior at 10 a.m. on the 3rd; sailed at 8 p.m. samo day, and arrived at Gisborne at 6 a.m. on the 4th; left at 10 a.m. on same imorning, and arrived alongside Queen street VV harf at 10 a.m. this morning, after a flno weather passage along the coast. Passengers : Mr, Mrs,andMissKitchen, MrandMrsLlewlyn, Mr and Mrs Robertson, Mr and Mrs VV. Hill, child, and servant, Mra Franklyn, Mrs Mutter, Mißses O'Nenlo and Mao Lean, Rev. Father Agaro. and Rev. Fitzpatrick, Messrs James Mills Tiniel, Turner, Mason, Leonard. Martin, Kay, Witaon, l»alliene, Gray, McDonald, Wal cott, Mc Arthur Murray, Davis, Steele, Stoto, and 35 steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Wanaka, s.s., McGlUivray, from the South gHannah Mokau, s.s., McCarthy, from Wellin-

ton Wallabl, 5.8., Leyß, from Wanganui Hinemoa, s.s., Fairchild, from Wellington

DEPARTURES.

Pelican, s.s., Monro, for Hokianga Wallabl, 8.8., Leys, for Wanganui

IMPORTS.

Per Wanaka. from Dunedin i 3 packages. 1 case. From Picton: 1 bale hops. From Nel son: 1 case cigars, 50 bags malt. 58 bales hops. From New Plymouth: 19 boxes and 3 kegs butter, 2 boxes effects, 1 trunk. Per Wallibl, from Wanganui: 203 Bheep 40 bullocks.

EXPORTS.

Per Wallabl, for Wanganui: 13 bundles hoop iron, 5 packages, 2 cases.

The schooner Pelican sailed yesterday for Hoklanea, where she is to load with timbor for tho South.

The s.s. Wanaka arrived from the South yes terday, with the following passengers:—Mes- dames Hewett, Edwards and Jagger. Messrs Belcher, Beresford, Gallagher, Butler, Wheeler, Hewett, Harvey, -<pmoods.Lynn.Lyford, Jones, Brown. Leeson, Melvin. Connor, Lyons. Goater, Cantul, Butler, Hammond, Butler, Den, Smith, Edwards, and Judge Symonds. The steamer leaves again for the South to-morrow.

Tho following is a list of outside vessels arriv ing and departing from the Port of Onehunga, during the quarter ending 31st March, 1880 :— Arrivals: 72, tonnage, 10,062. Departures: 68, tonnage, 10,290.

ElFour steamers arrived yesterday, April 4th • Wanaka, from Southern Ports; Hannah Mokau1 from Waitara; Hinemoa, from Southern Ports • Rowena, from Hokianga.

ARRIVAL OF THE HINEMOA.

The Government s.s. Hinemoa, Captain Fair child, arrived in the Manukau at daylight yes tetday morning, and reached the wharf at 8 a.m. She loft Wellington at 10 on Friday night, arriving at New Plymouth at 1 o'clock next day. Hero Captain Fairchild landed 36 women and 64 children, families of the unemployed on the Waimate Plains. Ninety tons of baggage were also landed, together with stores and am munition for tho Armed Constabulary. The Hinemoa left New Plymouth at 5 o'clock the samo evening, and arrived In the Manukau as above. Sho brought 250 telegraph poles, a large quantity of wiro and material, and 65 cases of ammunition for Waikato and other places. Paesongers: Mrs and Miss Richmond. Captain Fairchild expects to leave the Manukau at 6 o'clock this evening for Wellington, calling at Opunake to land stores and lay down a buoy.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yesterday. Arrived : Malay, from Newcastle. Sailed: Sophia R. Lultra, for Newcastle. Lyttelton, this day. Arrived: Ringarooma, from Auckland via Coast

Port Chalmers, yesterday. Arrived: Coromandel, barquo, from London; Brisbane, barque, from Mauritius.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, Monday.

Tho following is a return of tho principal articles in bond at Auckland on the 31st March. 1880 :—Brandy, 25,327 gallons; geneva, 9,383 - 'ions ; sweetened gin, 1,700 gallons; rum, -Uons; whisky, 15,557 gallons; other ''nns ; port, 8,242 gallons; sherry, •iing wine, 2,421 gallons; • Australian wines, '" "^llons: cider , 145,4751b5.; . cocoa and .bs.; molasses ,2101b5,; rice, vinegar, 5,326 soft goods, 785 packs geß; oil sine, 50,914 gal s, 4,932 pkgs. duable estate at large attendance, the reserve figure, sale.

BIRTH.

HILL.—On March 31, at hor residence, Union street, the wife of James Hill of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

RUSSELL—BROWNING.-On Saturday. April 3. at St Andrew's Church, Epsom, by tho Venerable Archdeacon Prltt, James Russell, of Auckland. Solicitor, to Jano, tho youngest daughter of Samuel Browning, Esq., of Auo_land.

DEATH.

DOVVNS.—On April 5.1880, James Potcr Downs aged ono year and fivo months.

The funeral will leavo his father's residence, Chapel-streo*, to-morrow (Tuosday), at 4 o'clook. Friends please accept this invitation.

TOWN EDITION. PUBLISHED AT 4.30. The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News, and The Echo.

MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1880.

Fur the cause that lacks asslstuica. For tha wrongflthat needs resistance For the future in tha distance,

And the good that ws can da,

In his charge to the Grand Jury to-day Mr Justice Richmond travelled very little beyond an exposition of tho legal aspects of the cases on the calendar. He had, however, to lament the great number of the offences, and the very large proportion of indecent assaults. The prevalence of this atrocious of fence throughout the Colony, Ho observed, very seriously disturbed the feeling of personal security. His Honor commented at length upon the late disturbances at Ohinemutu, and censured, in strong terms, the con duct of some person or persons who, for personal ends, are accused of inciting the natives to take the lawinto their own hands. The references made to this suspected misconduct were not explicit enough to warrant the Press in calling down upon the head of the offender that public reprobation which His Honor rightly considers the best mode of punishing those whose misdeeds are beyond the reach of the law. But we believe there is good reason for suspect ing that, but for injudicious if not self-interested European interference the Natives now in custody would not be in their present unfortunate predicament. Nine-tenths of the dis turbances created by Natives have arisen from the bad advice of mis chievous pakehas, and if the late turmoil and confusion at Ohine mutu, which at one time jeopardised the priveleges of tourists in the marvellous country around Lake Eotorua, can be traced to such influen ces, it is to be regretted that the real offenders and not the deluded victims have to bear the brunt of the evil conse-

quences,

A Liberal victory ia England, and consequent change of Ministry, may now be deemed a certainty. The elections, so far, have resulted in a greater majority against Earl Beacons field than the most sanguine Liberals anticipated. According to a telegram dated 2nd of April 175 Liberals and 103 Conservatives had been elected; the House of Commons is composed of 652 members. The London "Times" confirms the opinion we expressed last week, that Earl Granville will probably form the new Cabinet, which may for certain be expected to include Earl Granville as Premier, and Mr Gladstone, as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Marquis of Hartington and Duke of Argyle will probably tako the portfolio g

of Secretaries of State for Foreign Affairs and India, unless Lord Derby, wlio re signed tlie first-named office under Earl, Beaconsfield, can be persuaded, which is quite on the cards, to take charge of the Foreign Department £t has been authoritatively stated^ very recently, that Earl Derby has followed up his formal severance from the Conservative party by gOVng heart and soul with the Liberal?., If that be true, his presence in the new Cabinet will surprise no One. Notwithstanding the loss of faith by the Jingoes—who extolled him as the very model of a Foreign Secretary up to tho moment -when, disgusted with Earl Beaconsfield's triukiness, secrecy, and ollernate bounce and timidity, he threw up the seals of office—no man would command greater confidence or be more certain to pursue a consistent and dignified foreign policy than Lord Derby. Mr Kobert Lowe, Mr John Bright, Mr W. E. Forster, and Mr Cardwcll, of the members of tho last Gladstone administration, are sure to find place in tho new one. Tlie Government will doubtless apply it self first to bringing tlie Affghau war as quickl} rto an end as possible, consistent with the nation's dignity, and putting the disorganised affairs of our Indian Empire on a sounder footing ; next, to getting in ordqn1 the disordered finances of tbo United Kingdom, and carrying out tho needful Home legislation, which has been at an utter standstil since the Beaconsfiekl Government come into office. The idea that Russia will have its own way is not justified by the past history or avowed policy of the Liberals. Ono of Mr. Gladstone's principal indict ments against the Government was that it had failed to put any real check on Russian aggression, though it had

effectually alienated the good-will of the Russian people. Tlie policy will be ono of consolidation rather than of extension; and in reducing national affairs, at home and abroad, to some thing like order, tho new Cabinet have a Herculean task before them.

Ono thing in tho cablegrams to day has a direct bearing on a question which provoked much discussion in Now Zea land. It is stated that Mr Gladstone has been dieted for Leeds. Now, so far as wo aro awaro, his candidature for Midlothian was not abandoned, though many influential Liberals en deavoured to dissuade him from incur ring tho risks of a contest against Lord Dalkeith, the sitting member for Midlothian, and a son of tho Duke of Bucclcucli, who owns nearly tho wholo county. Mr Gladstone was resolved to beard " the lion in his den." The Leeds election, wo prosume, was a pre caution taken by his friends against the possibility of defeat. But if returned for Edinburgh county, Mr Gladstono will doubtloss prefer to occupy tho soat which has beon gained against such odds by the supremo exertions of tho Liberals. The case will then be exactly parallel with that doeided against Sir Georgo Grey by a com mittee of tho last Houso of Representa tives. It was hold by tliat committee that Sir Georgo Grey, being already electod for tho Thames when the Christ ohurch contost took place, was inele giblo to sit for tho latter borough. Tho decision of the House of Commons, should a double election arise, will be discussed lioro with much interest.

Tho return of Mr Gladstone to power, after tho marked discourtesy which— notwithstanding liis eminent public ser vices — the Queen and Princo of Wales have been pleased to place upon him, will deal a blow to tho budding Imperialism of the last few years. Responsible Government in England is too firmly established for us to ontortain any real apprehension of even a serious difference between tiio Crown and tho pcoplo, but that pre ference and partizanship which tho Crown has unmistakably^] manifested recently as between tho two great constitutional parties in England will recoive a salutary snub in tho docisivo verdict of the people, nnd the honours they havo bestowed upon a great status man in compensation for tho loss of Royal fa you..

A Christchurch telegram to-day states that the schooner Saxon bus been floated up into a safe position at Kaiapoi.

The sudden and unexpected death of James Kilgour, junr., of Newmarket, in the 19th year of his age, has caused quite a gloom in the village. The young man, it will be remembered, was thrown from his horse a fortnight ago on his way to the Panmure slaughter-house, which' resulted in congestion of the bowels. The funeral took place this afternoon, followed by a large number of friends and the members of the Victoria Lodge of Good Templars, of which body deceased was a brother.

The monthly meeting of the Ara Lodge will be held this evening at the usual hour in the Masonic Hall, Princes-street.

The African Wild Beast Show, at the United Service corner of Wellesley-street, drew a number of persons to tho lion's pavilion on Saturday last. The lion is one of tho finest of his species that we have seen. The show is open daily from 10 to 10.

A deputation trom the Wellington Work ing Men's Small Farm Settlement Associa tion waited on the Government on Saturday urging the necessity of a block of land being set apart for the purpose of forming special settlements. The reply was that the Government were doing all in their power to promote settlement on land, and it was pointed out to the deputation that it would be much better for the Association itself if it went in for land uuder tho deferred payment clauses of the Act. and not under the special settlement clauses.

In proceeding this morning to question an informant who is a witness in an indecent assault caso, as to hor religious belief. Judge Richmond made some observations upon the law iv this respect which will iind ready endorsement in any British com munity. He said it was a very unsatisfac tory provision, and although he was obliged to observe it, he did so very reluctantlyl in the case under notice, on account of the ex treme youth of the child, the putting of recondite questions to children as to their ideas of a future state, etc., has often beeu commented upon, and it is now high time that the desirability of instituting a simpler process of ol taining the evidence of children were brought under the cognisance of the Legislature.

Mrs Skinner has taken the premises adjoin ing Mr Hogg, grocer, Newmarket, and will in future keep a well selected stock of fruit. Mrs Skinner also announces a select registry office for servants, which should prove a great convenience to ladies in the district as well as to persons desiring to obtain situa tions.

A deputation of Wellington residents re the West Coast railway waited on the Go vernment on Saturday, putting forth resolu tions passed at the recent public meeting. Major Atkinson replied that with regard to the proposed scheme, he was afraid it was not practicable. As far he could see, there would be practically not much left after tlie men and their families had been provided for. Such a scheme, too, would cause great complication in the accounts. It would be an infringement of the laud laws, and ho was afraid the whole thing would not give satisfaction to Patliament or the people.

The Manager of the Howe-street Indus trial Horn acknowledges the receipt of the following donations :- Jan., 1880: A pre sent of butter from the United Methodist, Free Church ; some lelt-off clothing from Mrs. Isaacs ; rhubarb and vegetables trom Mr. Ray, Epsom. February : Fifty loaves from Mr. J. Ferguson, baker. March : 200 buns from Mr. DalleD, baker; 200 buns from Mr. Wihon, baker ; 109 oranges from Mr. Swanson.

Information has been received by the "Thames Star" that when the Waikato Cavalry were approaching the Komata, with ail the caution enjoined on them by the gallant Major, a string of natives sud denly emerged Irom the scrub. The natives were armed with water-melons, which they fired at the bold Cavalry men, each of whom had the metoiichoUy satisfaction of eating one of the missiles. The troop got through the settlement, nowever, in safety, though we hear that several have the mel on colics very bad.

Mr and Miss Richmond Were passengers by the Hinemoa, wliich arrived iv the Manukau on Sunday from Wellington.

To the Editor : Sir,—l have to appologize for a big mistake I have made in the answer given to Tailor Gearcy in Evening Stap., April Ist. The correct answer is :— 200 miles 1393 yards, 2 feet 6 '93 inches. As I am positively correct now, I hope you will excuse this error.—l am, &c,, WALTER Stulhmann, Hamilton.

The Scott-pedestrian mania has seized upon people of all classes and ages. Yester day during a stroll iv the suburbs wo saw at every rctirad spot groups of young men apparently going into training, aud en deavouring to immitate the style of the champion ped. Some of the scenes were as amusing as they were novel.

The footrace between Detective Farrell and Mr McMinamen, of the Thames, will not come oil' owing to cue of the parties backing out. Both men weigh a trifle under 15 stone, and both appeared to be quite earnest in the matter one of them staking his £5, while the other promised to do so the next day. Mr Parrell wont in for vigorous training, rising before cock crow to take his spin, and living most abstemiously.

To-night the members of St. James' Improvement Association are to discuss the very interesting and delicate question, " Ought the Employment ot Females in Public House liars to be Prohibited hy Law!" Mr. John Cow has undertaken to open the debate in the affirmative, while Mr. G. A. King will argue the proposition iv the negative.

Col. T. M. Haultain was to-day re-elected a Governor of tlie Auckland College aud Grammar School.

It is understood that the charges of embezzlement, .against J. C. Young of Tauranga, will be heard on the 19th. About forty-live witnesses, whoare to givcevideuce ill this and other cases, arrived by the Gleneig from Tauranga yesterday.

Thcboy Holland, found sleeping in a shed, is not an uncommon case with numerous Auckland boys. At a later part of the day tho parents of the boy, came weeping into court, overwhelmed with sorrow at the idea of the hoy going to the Naval Training School. Thomother, a hardworking woman wept aloud, and in tragic terms implored the court to revoke tho sentence, or she must go home and die. The father also, shed tears, and promised if the court would restore the "prodigal" to his home, he would guarantee that ho should be closely looked after in future. The boy was brought into court, and was evidently affected by the sight of his mourning parents. Ho burst into tears, and asked the court to pardon, and by Heaven's help lie would Le a. good boy in future.

The following is the weather report for the week ending 3rd April, 18S0 :—Week dry aud warm, though weather becoming cooler and cloudy, aud threatening in appearance, towards its close. Barometric pressure nearly ••! higher than in last week,

averaging 30.211, with steady rise from 29.955 on evening of Saturday, 27th March, to 30.374 on morning of Saturday, 3rd April. Mean pressure nearly '2 abovo (he sixteen years' average (30.036). Mean temperature, 66.7 — three decrees above the sixteen years' average (63.6).

Highest reading, 73.8, on the 30th, in shade, 90.0 in sun ; lowest, 71.5, on day following. Highest night, 61.9, ou 31st ; lowest, 56.0, on 28th. Wind light, averag ing 213 miles per day, or less than nine miles per hour. Heavy showers on night of Saturday (27th) and morning und after noon of Sunday (2Sth), with little distant thunder.—l am &c, EhWIN B. DICKSON, Government Observer.

Abraham's Taonui Parliament, like the Orakei one, is in full swing. There are

about 500 natives assembled at Omaiiaia listening to the singular utterances. As food is air yet plentiful everything coca smoothly, and tho oracles respond accord ingly. The treaty of YVaitauga, mixed up with St. John's revelations, is us good a bill of fare as Tc Whiti cau give his followers as long us the kai lasts. After that I do not know how they can menially or bodily digest the garbage they have received. Ido not think the Northern natives will readily become active disturbers of Ihe peace, but who can tell if mad men are permitted to stir up strife. Taonui's visit to Hokianga was ostensibly to erect the grave stones sent by Mr Sheehan aud Sir George Grey. —(Communicated).

The fourth number of the eighth volume of the New Zealand Presbyterian Church News, being the April number, sustains tbo character of previous issues. A con siderable part of "Mews," with a well-ar ranged summary of the proceedings of the General Assembly, held in the church of St Andrew, with an article thereon. The instructive sketches, Lyra Ecclesiastica Latina, aro concluded, and cannot fail iv interesting student-, latin poetry iv connec tion with ecclesiasticism. The writer, .Mr Smeaton, of Hcllensville, closing with the following words in favour of his theme :— " In a dark and uncivilized epoch they (the Latin Poets) maintained an advanced cul ture ; when other literature was (lend they lighted the yeara with :i strange weird radi ance from tho eH'ulgcncy of their genius,— nay bequeathed to posterity tbe elements of modern poetry. What althougn their sources only upheld the shadow of the bril liant rcnlity, what although tho hynmists of tho fourteenth and fifteenth centuries were mere imitators of their illustrious pre decessors, wc can accept even these an iotas in tho great argosy oi song, treasure even these as gems, though of inferior water, and lay them lovingly upon the shrine in the great temple of poetry." The present number, also contains a very just critical sketch of the great Dr. Chalmers, as a preacher, orator, and philanthropist, and of his benificeut influence on tho heart of Scotland. The psalter of Christian life being fifty rules of action by Dr. Somerville and which are worthy of golden typo. A new feature in the " News," ia the first of a scries of sermons for young people, by it local minister, and pleasantly adapted to the spring season of life. IS'cws of the churches at home and abroad, with a selected poem on Calvary, and the financial state ment, complete a goodly amount of litera ture for the month.

Mr and Mrs Hewett announce through our columns a series of drawing-room per formances which will be commenced in the Theatro Royal on Thursday evening next. Mr Hewett is stated by our Southern con temporaries to be an accomplished perfor mer upon a vairicty of musical instruments, while Mrs Hewett has won high praise both as a piauiste and as an actress. We make a short extract from a notice which appears in a late number of the " Taranaki Herald ":—" Last evening Mr and Mrs Hewett awaln appeared at the Oddfellows' Hall before a full house. The entertain ment commenced with the operetta entitled 'Zip,' wliich certainly possessos the qualities of being both new and striking, and affords a splendid opportunity for the exhibition of the wonderful talent of Mr Hewett as an instrumentalist. He takes tho part of Francis Holloway (first violinist at the Opera House), who has been engaged by Lord Lovelace to show his daughter(Mrs Hewett) how foolish it is to become infatuated with the stage. For this purpose ho assumes various characters, during which he plays the violin, ilageolet, fluto, comet, and piccolo. He is a perfect master of each of these instru ments. Mr Hewett is of prepossessing ap pearence, and renders her part with great taste. Her voice is both powerful and melo dious, and her acting is entirely free from restraint."

Archbishop Steins administered the Sac rament of Coulirmation yesterday, iv St. Patrick's Cathedral, to about 360 children and adults. The Confirmation was adminis tered immediately after the 11 o'clock mass. His Grace was assisted by Rev, Father Walter Macdonald and Rev Father O'Dwyer. The Archbishop addressed the young people, before and after Confirmation, in an appropriate and happy manner, adapted to their understandings and age. The chil dren were all neatly dressed, and the little girls robed in white, with wreaths and veils, made the ceremony all tho more seemly and imposing. Children to the number of 480 were entertained in St. Patrick's Hall, after tho 9 o'clock mass, by the officers and members of tho Christian Doctrine Society. They were visited by His Grace who addressed them in a few encouraging words. The children had been sub jected to careful preparation for tho sacra ment, by the Clergy, assissted by Sisters of Mercy, and the members of tbe Christian Doctrine Society. The Archbishop presided at Vespers, and delivered a most impressive sermon from the text, "Peace be unto you," The cathedral was crowded by a well-dis posed congregation. The Piako Swamp Company havo sold Eureka Station to Mr B. Suttor, of New South Wales, which, nays tho " Waikato Times," marks the commencement of a new era iD the history of colonisation aud settle ment of this fertile track of country, inas much as it is the inauguration of the cutting up principle, which the proprietors have always declared has actuated the Swamp Company in tlieir operations of draining and grass sowing. We have every reason to be lieve that this sale will be immediately followed by many others, and about 30,000 acres of drained and reclaimed land placed before the public in small lots for sale on fair terms. The area of the land sold to Mr W. B. Suttor is about 2000 acres, and comprises the well-known Eureka Station, outbuildings, gardens, and plantations, and some of the most fertile land in tiie whole provincial district in [Auckland.

The Loyal Fountain of Friendship Lodge, No. 3926, 1.0.0. F. M.U. A.D., will hold a grand dedication dinner and ball in the Lome-street Hall, at 7 o'clock on Wednes day evening next, dancing commencing at 9 p.m.

To the Editor : Sir, —It might bring a happy result if the good folks ol Arch Hill neighbourhood, while so laudably striving to keep from their midst that most fruitful source of evil, a public house, and having to this end to wield a vigilance sword (?) would, like an ancient people use at the same time with the other hand the " trowel" for accomplishing a practical purpose. At the town of Onehunga, in the street next to the railway station, may be seen a thorough model of a public reading room, built by the people at a comparative small cost, and which is open daily at certain suitable hours, and on the principle of a free admittance. Attached is found too, a good library and other conveniences, for which a small fee is paid. This little establishment is well worthy of imitation by many localities, especially the different suburbs of Auckland. If the people of Arch Hill could only find one of their num ber who would devote a very shiall plot of ground to the object, they might then at once begin to carry out that which is both so needful and useful in providing beneficial evening recreation to all requiring the same.—Yours, &c, S. Hoit.

A respectably-dressed young married WOiaan was found unconsciously drunk on Saturday night in Drake-street by Constable Jones literally gasping for breath, and foaming at the mouth. The constable pro cured assistance, and with difficulty carried her to safe quarters. The young person denied that sho was intoxicated ; sho mc rel v tumbled down from weakness, and could not get up. Evidence was given, however, beyond dispute, that this young married woman, the wife of a well-to-do farmer in tho Waikato, was really and helplessly drunk. His Worship expressed his regret at seeing a person respectably circumstanced in the bjx, and hoped that she vi ould not pursue a course which must sooner or later lead to her ruin.

The assessment court for hearing objec tions against the valuation list for the Kden Terrace Highway district, will be held to morrow, the Gthinst., before H. C. Barstow Esq. Judge[of assessment courts, at 10.30.

The " Wanganui Herald" learns that the aspect of affairs at Murimotu, has undergone a great change. Major Kemp and his followers still remain there, aud right iv the centre of the block have built a pah and gone in extensively for culti vation. Kemp has altered his tactics and no longer puts any embargo ou the despatch of wool, or on tho progress of station work, and a friendly feeling exists between him and tho representatives of tho Southern Company who aro ostensibly in possession of the block. Kemp's enemies, the Ngate whiti finding that Kemp is now peaceably asserting his claim to the land, have also changed their tactics and now act on the offensive. They refuse to permit the pake has to collect and shear the straggling sheep, and are pouri at the good understanding between Kemp and the pakehas. It is quite evident Kemp is determined to persist in his claim to the land and believe iv the good old proverb that possession is nine points of the law.

The annual meeting of the members of the Auckland skating club will be held on Wednesday evening next, for the purpose of making arrangements for the winter season.

A soiree and concert of Alexandra Lodge, (Protestant alliance) will be held to-morrow evening in the protestant Hall, Newton Tea ou table at 6.30.

The annual meeting of the members of the Victoria Rifles, will be held to-morrow evening, for the purposes of receiving the report, electing officers, passing accounts etc.

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[REUTEIt'S SPECIAL CAB LEGR AMS.]

Tlie Elections, LONDON.

April 2. The election returns, so fur as known, show that 175 Liberals and 103 Conservatives havo been elected. The Liberals have

gained forty-eight seats, and have lost eighteen. Leeds has returned Mr Gladstone by an enormous majority. Lord llartington has been re-elected for New Radnor with out opposition. The Conservative papers foreshadow a change of Miuistry. Both Liberal candidates have been elected by a large majority for Southwark, thus revers ing the decision of the 13th of February, when a Conservative was elected to lill tho place of the deceased Liberal member. Both Liberal members have been elected for Chelsea.

Both the Liberal candidates have been elected, by large majorities, for Chelsea.

LONDON,

April 2.

Tho Liberals have gained nineteen seats to-day—the total number gained being fifty Liberals and twenty Conservatives.

The sitting members for Lambeth and Tower Hamlets have been re-elected.

Two Lioerals have boon elected for Marylcbone by largo majorities.

Mr Bradlaugh, a Radical candidate, has been elected by a large majority for Northampton.

The Right Hon. James Lowther, Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant for Ire land, has been defeated, by a small majority, for York.

A change of Ministry is considered in evitable, and the "Times" publishes a paragraph stating that it is quite probable that Lord Granville will form the new Ministry.

The Kuldja Question ST. PETERSBURG.

April 3.

The relations between Russia and China are considered as being very critical, the latter having declined a ratification of the treaty releasing Russia from restoring Kuldja.

A report is also current that tho Chinese troops have crossed the River Amoor, thereby constituting opeu hostility to Russia.

The Queensland Loan

LONDON,

April 2.

A Queensland loan of £3,000,000 at four per cent has been announced, but ±'2,000,000 ordy will be issued at present.

The London Markets.

LONDON,

April 2,

The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,930,000 quarters. Best Australian Beef tallow, 345; best mutton tallow, 355. The total stock of tallow iv London on the Ist inst. was 17,500 casks. New Zealand wheat per 4961b5., ex ware house, 475, chargcs,frcight, and insurance.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTEIt'S SPECIAL CAIIJjE Git A M S.]

MELBOURNE,

April 3,

Governor Norraanby's Son

Dead. The second sou of His Excellency tho Marquis of Normauby is dead.

SYDNEY,

April 3.

Randwick Races

CujiukrlAND Stakes.—P trea,l; Mar tindale, 2 ; Sweetmeat, 3. Four started ; won easily. Suwarrow was last. Time, 3tnins, 47sccs. Further Exnlbition Prizes.

SYDNEY,

April 3,

The following Exhibition awards have been announced to-day :—First Prizes: Burt, for lead piping ; Buchanan, for illus trations of grasses ; Colonial Museum, for geology and natural history; Professor Haast, ethnology ; Anna Wilson, of Dun edin, for lace ; Mrs Beale, for shell orna ments. Second Prizes: Burt, for bottling machine ; Burton, for taxidermy ; Penuiugs, for stutled birds. There are sundry JN'ew Zealand fourth prizes.

Fire at Fielding.

Loss of life,

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

FIELDING, this day.

The Awahuri Hotel was destroyed by fire last hight, and everything destroyed. The family escaped in their night-dresses, and one of the boarders, whose name is at present unknown, was burnt to death. Two other boarders were seriously injured in making their escape through the flames. The insurances arc as follow : Colonial, £1,500 (ol which £1,250 is re-insured); South British, £500 (partly re-insured); Union, £500.

An inquest on the lire will be held to^ morrow.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(PEE UNITED PEESS ASSOCIATION.)

NAPIER, Saturday.

At a meeting of the Waipawa Council, the road engineer estimated tbe damage to the roads and bridges in that county by the recent Hoods at over £3,000. It was decided to ask Government for a share of th<s £50,600 voted for roads in the Worth Island, as almost all the damage is in the Seventy mile Bush Boad, nearly the whole of which passes through Crown or native lands and returns no rates.

His Excellency the Governor will, during May, pay a visit to the Hon. 11. ii. Russeli, at Waipukurau, for pheasant-shooting.

The racehorses Hippocampus, Libeller, Billingsgate, Grand Duchess, "Vjampire, Sauntcrer, Soukar, Grey Momus, and Loch Lomond, left by the Rotomahana, for Auck land, on Saturday evening.

WELLINGTON, Sunday.

The stables occupied by a man named Gormerly were totally destroyed by fire early this morning. One of the carriages was partly destroyed. There was no insur ance on the building or vehicles. The same building was on lire twice one evening three weeks ago. Boyd failed to complete 112 miles in twenty-four houi#.

At the inquest on the body of the girl Kllen Miller, killed yesterdey, a verdict of " Accidental death " was returned.

The officers of the fire brigades waited on the Mayor this afternoon to bring forth the awkward position of the brigades owing to the corporation subsidy being suddenly dropped. The Mayor stated that the action of the corporation was entirely owing to the insurance companies having sir/nified their intention of withdrawing their contribu tions to the brigades. If tho brigades for warded him a list ol tlieir liabilities, he would call a special meeting of tho Council to consider the matter.

This day, SUPREME COURT CASES.

At the Supreme Court, Frank Hook, for larceny, was found guilty, and remanded for sentence. A true hill was found against Samuel Jackson, for attempted suicide; A. Woblrer, false pretences ; and Charles Stuart Hums, larceny. Tho indictment against the latter was withdrawn, owing to the prosecutor attending the Court while under the iniluence of liquor.

The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court commenced this morning. The Chief Justice, in his address to the Grand Jury, said the calender was of the usual average for the district, and the cases were of a class which required no particular comment.

WANGANUI, this day,

MOVEMENTS OF MR OLIVER.

The Minister of Public Works, aud Mr Blackett, Engineer in charge of the North Island, left Wanganui for Taranaki yester day. Tho Ministerial party inspected Har bour works on Saturday.

INVEKCARGILL, Saturday.

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The Civil Service Commission held a sitting yesterday, leaving for Dunedin to day. A numberof witnesses were examined, including the heads of various departments. It is understood that information of a most valuable nature was gained.

The Education Board is greatly dissat isfied at only receiving £1,600 of the £50,000 voted for school buildings, and the matter is to be brought under tho notice of the Government.

CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday SALE OF RACING STOCK.

Ford and Company's sale of race horses to-day was largely attended, but the bid ding was tame. Tho following was the result rip to throe o'clock. <Ju account of Stead and Griffiths : For Betrayer, 400 guineas was ofl'cred, G. Stead. On account of Mr Stead, Lo Loup was passed in at 400 guineas. On account of Ray and Co. Hornby was sold for 450 guineas, the buyer being Air Lunn. The Governor was sold for 325 guineas to Mr Lunn ; Fishhook, fetched 335 guineas, the buyer being Mr Lunn ; Maritana, 175 guineas went to Mr Lunn ; Saunterer (absent at Napier) was sold to Mr Lunn for 100 tiuincas. Th<s auctioneer stated that Mr Lunn was buying on account of J. Pilgrow. On account of Mason aud Vallance, Cambello was passed in at 375 guineas. Mason's Volunteer was sold for 450 guineas. Higgott's Randwick was passed in at 225 guineas to Higgot's account. Fiction sold at 60 guineas to Derrit on account of Brabazon Albany— Sludge lilly—sold at 24 guineas to Iliggot ou account of Webb. Virginia Water pas sed in at 375 guineas. The filly Knottiuely — Tantrums—fetched 15 guineas. Rough ton a sister filly, sold for 15 guineas to Mr Dclamaiu.

CBRISrCHtTRCH, this day^ The Crown Prosecutor declined to conduct the prosecution in tho libel case of Crisp v, Iriss, which has fallen through.

The yield of whoat on Jainieson's farm, Wakoui, has averaged GS bushels to the acre.

By an explosion of gas in Lyttelton Gaol, .1 man named Beats, iv fixing gas pipes, was badly burnt.

EMBEZZLEMENT BY BANK CLURK

At the R. M. Court this morning Edger Barriuer was committed for trial for em bezzling four sums of £200, £60, £30, £12, the property of his employers, Ihe Bank of New Zealand.

DUNEDIN this day. JUDGE WILLIAMS ON THE LATE

TRAGED Y.

Mr Justice Williams in his charge re gretted 'that tbe calendar was one of the heaviest for some years. In a considerable majority of cases the crime was traceable directly to drinking habits, iunfortunately so [prevalent in the colony. The judge spoke of Butler's case as one standing alone in its horrible prominence. Crimes of its kind, fortunately for human nature, were the exception ami could uot be accounted for by the investigation of social forces and in fluences as operating iv the ordinary run.

'ihe Grand Jury returned true bills in the following cases iv which the prisoners plead guilty : —Ernest Sydney James, Henry Conway, both lads, who were sentenced to three months for robbery ; Edward Feather stone, James Murphy, robbery, one year ; Henry Fell, forgery, two years; 'James Midgeby, cutting and wouudiug, eighteen months.

James Gibson, for larceny, was sentenced to six months. The Grand Jury threw out the bills in tho cases of Win. Chalmers and John Mowatt, charged with robbery, aud David Miueill, highway robbery. The Grand Jury dismissed the Bill against Robert Sewcll for cutting aud wounding. Mrs Matheson convicted of robbery was sentenced to two years. Butler's case is to be taken on Thursday.

Serious Fire at Tauranga.

(FROM OUE OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

TAURANGA, this day. A serious fire broke out in the premises occupied by A. Gilmore at ono o'clock this morning. The loss is estimated at £430. Tho house was valued at £300 aud the furniture at £130.

The promises adjoining the house of A. B. Alley, kept by Mr Piercy, were also destroyed. The loss on this* building is estimated at £500. Mr Piercy was not in sured. Mr Gilmorc's premises were insured for a little more tliau £300. Had the night not been calm much greater destruction of property would havo taken place.

Native Quarrel.—Reported Loss of Life.

(PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION)

GISBORNE, th* day. During the past few days a quarrel, threat cniug to terminate seriously, has prevailed among the natives at the Huhaki, between Wairoa and Gisborne. The feud is one of long standing between contending tribes relative to the ownership of valuable land. It is reported that shots have been ex changed and one or two lives lost. On Saturday, a meeting of the native chiefs of this district took place to determine the acion to be taken. The native chief Wc Pere has been requested to proceed at once as a peace-maker between the contending fictions, but he has declined to do so withoi t specific instructions from the Government fhe late Hoods have caustd comparative little damage in this district.

THE TAUPO.

We are informed by Captain W. Farqu har that when the Gleneig was leaving Tauranga on Saturday evening, the Taupo was six feet above the water, and resting on blocks. The men had been covering the holes with canvas on Saturday. It will thus be seen that the efforts of Mr Self, the contractor, have been partially crowned with success, aud, should tbe weather hold good during the present week, it i 3 believed the vessel will be raised.

Young Scott's Great Pedes trian Feat.

112 MILES IN 23 HOURS 52 MINUTES.

After we went to press on Saturday aficr noon the interest in Young Scott's perfor mance at the Theatre rapidly widened and increased, while tlie excitement rose propor tionately high. At about seven o'clock, he completed one hundred miles without any signs of distress, and the news spread with incredible celerity, so tbat at eight o'clock the stall doors were besieged by an expec tant crowd. That part of the Theatre, as well as the pit, was filled, up very quickly, and the remainder of the crowd had therefore to betake themselves to the dress circle. At nine o'clock the large building was crowded to excess. As the hour-hand ot the clock moved on slowly towards 9.30, the audience were worked up to a pitch of enthusiasm which found expression for itselE in frequent and prolonged cheers, which, with the inspiriting .strums of music discoursed by the Hobson Baud, had a decidedly animating effect upon the young and plucky performer. It was announced that he would endeavour to "do" the last mile in the fast timo of eight minutes, and accordingly he entered upon the task with a capital spirit. He walked spiritedly and well, and at twenty-two minutes past nine completed his long and arduous uadertaking amidst the loud and hearty cheering of a sympathetic audience. He has therefore accomplished the 112 miles eisrkt minutes within the twenty-four hour?, a "feat which he has thus achieved for the first time. The last mile was walked m eight minutes aud five seconds. After the cheering had died away Mr M. Gallagher (the judge), with young Scott by his side, expressed the latter's acknowledgments for the patronage and evident sympathy he had received from the public of Auckland. Then, after handing over to the lad the amount of a subscription which had been raised for him in the building, and intima ting his readiness to accept any further donations for the same object, he called for three cheers for Scott, aud one more for Austin, the trainer. The response was loud and cordial. As soon as Scott had dressed himself he was seized by a number of ad mirers, who, preceded by the Hobson Baud, and followed by a large concourse of people, carried him shoulder high up Queen street to the Thistle Hotel. lie did not seem unusually fatigued, and in proof of this we are informed that he rose at half past six on Sunday morning, while during the afternoon he was sauntering about the Domain. In the evening he visited several friends. The young athlete leaves -with his trainer and agent lor the Thames this even ing, where he will essay to repeat his Auck land performance, commencing on Friday night. It is prob.iblc that he will also repeat it here during the race week. We subjoin a complete table of the recent match showing the distance traversed in each hour of the twenty-four : — 10.30 ... G miles. 11.30 ... 72_ miles. 11.30 ... llf „ 12.30 ... 704 ~ 12.30 ... 17-V „ 1.30 .. 79§ „ 1.30 ... 23" „ 230 ... S4 „ 230 ... 28 ~ 3.30 ... 83 „ 3.30 ... 33 .J 4.30 ... 93 „ 4.30 ... 3S& „ 5.30 ... 08 „ 5.30 ... 41 ~ (rest) 6.30 ... 49 „ G. 30 ... 9S^ „ 7.30 ... 54 „ 7.30 ... 102 i „ 5.30 ... 59 „ 5.30 ... 107 ~ 9.30 ... C 4 „ 9.22 ... 112 „ 10.30 ... 63 „

ALBERT HALL.

Special interest attached to the perform ance at the Albert Hall on Saturday eveuiug, on account of the announced inten tion of the irrepressible lessee (Mr P. Doran) to present a local sketch founded upou the recent meeting of City West electors, and as a,uatural consequence tin re was a fair audience despite the counter attraction at the Theatre. The entertain ment was opened with Irish character songs by Mr E. O'llare, sentimental songs by Mr Love, an exhibition of gymnastic skill by Mr Elder, and some clever step danc ing by youthful performers, after which, to quote the language of the play bill, " the busted politician " came upon the scene. Mr Love was the actor, and his make-up was so good that the audience recognised the resemblance at once with a burst of uproarious laughter accompanied by loud applause. After plaintively lament ing the "unseemly interruptions " to which he was being subjected, the pseudo-poli tician began to address the mcetiug, but after being vigorously reminded once or twice from the end of the hall of the words of the classical Walker, " You're a Fraud," he broke into song. It commenced " I'm a Legislay-tar," and was sung to the well-known tune " Tim Flaherty." Other instalments of the speech were given with their incidental interruptions and inter polated parodies of popular songs. One was a paranymous rendering of Sir Joseph Porter's amusing descriptive song. There were also a parody ova well-known song from "The Bohemian Girl," "I Dreamt that I dwelt with Johnny Hall," and the well-known " Willie, wo have missed you." The local references in the latter brochure were so obvious that Mr Swanson, who was present, was convulsed with laughter during its rendition. In look ing for the notes which he desired to hand to the reporters, the actor as if by accident unrolled two scrolls on one of which was depicted a rat, while the other bore the drawing of a gridiron with the legend "Justice to Aueklaud." This he hastily and furtively crammed iuto his pocket, ex plaining as lie did so that it was the famous " Compact" and that it would not do to let "Willie" kuow he had shewn it.The sketch wns highly amusing and clever withal, but it requires further aud closer rehearsal on the part of the actor. It is but fair to say that he was suffering from a cold and also that his cues did not appear to be well observed by his assistants. As tho sketch is to be repeated to-night there is every reason to anticipate a more successful result. Tho performance con cluded with the representation of an amus ing farce in which Mrs Leonard played the principal part with much spirit.

MR LOUCH AND THE WASTE LANDS BOARD.

(To the Editor Evening Star.)

Sill, —In reference to the proceedings of the Auckland Waste Lands Board at their meeting held on Thursday last, I beg to state that I have never, directly or indirectly, applied to that astute body for a block of laud for special settlement. I have been in treaty with tho Government for land for special settlement purposes for upwards of six mouths, aud satisfied the Minister that my application for land was not of a " purely speculative" character -on the contrary, that a number of families in Great Britain were waiting my report and advice before deciding whether to emigrate to Canada or this colony. I may state that from previous dealings with the Waste Lands Board in connection with my-lands at Katikati I felt confident that it would not be conducive to the interests of those friends and ethers whom I might introduce to this colony that they should in any way be under the con trol of that body. My application for the To Aroha lauds was therefore made to the Honorable Minister of Lands—a copy of which I enclose for publication. Perhaps the Waste Lands will inform the public at their next meeting what reply the Honorable Mr Rollestou gave Messrs Grant aud Poster at their interview with him, for the lauds alluded to, or are they in the dark on this subject?— Yours &c,

FTtzgiisbon Loucii,

Tauranga, April 3rd. [Copy]

To the Honourable Minister of Lauds— Sir,—The Lands of Raugiuru and which some time since I had the honor to apply to you for, in order to form a special settle ment, not being available, aud having re ceived a communication from Mr Allen McDonald, M.H.R., in which he stated, that at an interview held with the Hon. Major Atkinson, the Government were dis posed to grant me any lands which the Crown had a title to—for special settlement purposes.

Since I received this communication I have been engaged in making a selection of Crown Lands, and now beg to apply for those portions of the Te Aroha Block, coloured .yellow on the aeeompanving map. Also the blocks adjoining namely Waibara kekc Kast, and West, coloured red ou map i understand that the latter blocks have not yet been ceded to the Government, but as there are only a few signatures to be ob tained, to complete the extinguishment of the native title,—a short period will suffice to place these lauds in the hands of the Crown.

May I request an early reply to this appli cation, as 1 am anxious to proceed at once to Great Britain to prosecute this settle ment.—l am, &o,

(Signed) FiTZfiiBBON Loucii. Tauranga, 12th March 1880.

Mt. Blair, District Engineer at Inver cargill invites tenders, written and tele graphic, up to noon of the 9ch inst., at Dunedin, for the Waicola contract, forma tion for 7i miles on the Western Ota«o railways, also tenders up to noou on the 14th inst. for the Castle Rock contract. Hans and specifications are on view at the Public works office, Auckland.

Cricket Matches.

WEST END V. OTAHUAU. This match, which was played on <3„< , at, Otahuhu, resulted in a dr aw l^ West End went to the wickets fir c succeeded in putting together IV?I au<* they were all disposed of. Tho if \ ■ot* were D. Lynch, 58; T. Mackv 0,60^ Coleman, 14 ;E. Cooke, 17 - Z/i 2} I -. son, 12. When time was called „>?«• of the wickets of the Otahuhu'.* y,oat fallen, their score standing at -ar »"? h >« not out 10, and C. Bowden not onr io atti 1 the only double figures. l 12 ' w <*e SECOND ELEVEN WEST END V vjrr, m This match was played in' the n oE ou Saturday afternoon, and it r P .„,n °, n!aill victory for West End! Only one • .llla whs played on each side, West V*j IDnmgs 107 runs, and Excelsior 85. ]?1 l ße,tting End, Waymouth, 42; Davy, ig .t, West and Cooper, 8 ; were the nrinr•l^Jlaac, 12> Hipley contributed 33; Born. o\ COfes- Waddingham, 12 ; to the total A T Excelsior eleven. ul we

COLTS V. AUCKLAND CRICKET Cur* A portion, of the match between t»i\ two colts and an eleven of tho a,, ~ *• Cricket Club appeared in our sAnd evening's issue. The total scort>» Colts, Ist innings, 76; second inniL Auckland Cricket Club, lrtinl&fc* McARIHUR V. NATHAN'S EMPLOY^* A match between the employees i„ \t W. McArthur and Co's and L. D N T* aud Cos. employees took place ou Sat.,, a " afternoon, and resulted in an easy vW y for tbe former. The scores were • Si/a ;,° ry and Co., Ist innings, 98 ; Nathan a ?A hut Ist. innings, 36 ; second innings 40 '

Correspondence.

NAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—The watchword of tho Evpv,» STAR runs'partly thus : VI<MMJ For the cause that laoks asslaUnno And the good that we may do On these terras I venture to request y OM aid in laying before the public a few it conuected with the above-named Institat in the hope that your advocacy WillnSl what it is under its present manageS inevitably tending, i.e., dissolution- «„ Government can, with any se_._^ect look on much longer with an anatheticS to the many changes and dismissals made by the manager, and from which w? assure your readers that in New Zealand there is no appeal. Yes—no appeal It was tried in Auckland and at Wcllin'etrm but still the same reply, that the £__£* had a perfect right to discharge whom hi liked from Kohimarama. How different this from the Education Act in force where appeals from masters, teachers or* pnoila cau be made to District School Eoards and if not satisfied with the decision of the® committee, can submit it to theßoardnf Education, but the [manager of the Nam) Training School is the only man inKetr Zealand who can safely say: * '

I am monarch of all I survey— My right tnere is none to dispute. The appeal made at Auckland was by a Seaman Instructor, who was putonboarda boat, and landed on the wharf. He appealed to the Collector of Custom*!, demanding a week's notice or pay; but that gentleman told him he had no authority whatever over the school, he could only pay him the amount signed for by the manager; there was no person in Auckland to whom le could appeal. This man has ever since been employed on the wharf, and if his detcrip. tion of the scene is correct, it must have been most edifying to the boys who were present. Again take the case of the late Sub-manager (Captain Cleverly), he TO i ordered by the Manager to leave at the end of a week; he naturally asked, "Whatfoil Was he not competeut for the duties of hi position, and had he not given satisfactionT He.was answered, " Fully competent, aiid had given every satisfaction," but

I do not like you Doctor Fell, The reason why I cannot tell. He left on the spot, and no doubt thinking that such arbitrary dismissal might mffi. tate against his employment by the ship* owners of the port; he ou the advice of _j: friends consulted one of the leading lawyers, who advised him to petition the House of Representatives then sitting; this he did, tie member fo:- Eden (Mr Tole) presenting it. It was referred to the Private Grievance Committee. Then Captaia Cleverly learnt that his petition was informal, and that the Committee had been informed by the Secretary to the Customs that Captain Breton had a perfect right to discharge whom he liked from Kohimarama. I don't think, nor do those that know Captain Cleverly believe that he will let the subject rest here, and I will not be astonishedto hear of another petition being presented to the House next session. However, as a salvo to the manager's wounded feeling!, in one of his employ ds daring to impugn bis authority to discharge whom he likes from his schools, Government deemed it iitw sary to increase his salary. I cannot vouch for the truth of this, but it is so reported on the wharf. It was understood that the education of the boys should comprise the elements of au ordinary English education, alternating with practical seamanship, and other professional occupations designed to prepare them for sailors in the uuircautile navy of the colony. I ask, Mr Editor, how this can be attained by the continual change of instructors. Ido not exaggerate when I [ state there has been from 80 to 90 such changes, and as the manager has the sole! power of selecting the employes, it shows a great want of discrimination on his part in * having so often to dismiss them. Infactso '. constantly are these changes made, tbat on a new instructor embarking iv the Customs' steam launch, it has been naively remarked 1 "that he is only going down to see what o'clock it is at Kohimarama." It is said that history repeats itself, but it would defy tho editor of "Notes and Queries " to find a parallel case at any time or in auy institution in the British Empire, as the number of changes in the employed of this school for the short period it has been iv existence. Surely, Mr Editor, as this institution was inaugurated by Govern ment for the instruction and training of a* certain class of the youth belonging not only to this district but to the entire colony, it is time that the public (for the money expended) should receive some tangible benefit in the shape of the improvement of these lads, but I regret to say that it has been proved that under the present regime, it cannot be attained. How different al Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart Town, Similar institutions have proved a marked success, and why not iv New Zealand,_ The establishment of the school is, as will be 1 seen by the following list, ample, indeed, taking Greenwich Naval School as a data, far more thau ample, the average number of boys being from 55 to 60 : One manager, out sub-manager, one schoolmaster, two seamen iustructofs, one cook, one sewingiustructress, Now during the last few months, I will wy six, the changes I will just enumerate for so short a period, viz., four sub-managers, 1 three school masters, fiveseameninstructors, throe cooks, three sewing instructors. That tho manager has used his irresponsible power in discharging tho instructors when-/ ever he likes is fully shown by the abovo list; and that it does not tend to advance the education ot the school, is fully show by its present state. Now Mr Editor if 1 am not trespassing too much on your space, I would like to recapitulate a few of suck dismissals. One.schoohuaster.dismissed for speaking to the, manager with his hands in his pockets—he like one of Marryats characters had a habit of keeping his hands iv that position. (Disrespect). One seaman instructor, answering the manager with his coat off before 6 o'clock a.m.,whcn washing. (Etiquette). Aud with that amiability.ot temper, and courtesy of manner for whicn he is noted (to his subordinates) he <rea"e* the late school master in such a way that he was compelled to leave. Again ,look at the self arrogance of his treatment of Cap taiu Cleverly, a gentleman in every way immeasurably his Superior, and whom only a month previous he had recommendea to Wellington as an admirable encbton. Why the assumption of such puerile airs would be laughable, butfor the injury done to the officer, as well as the pupils ; as it« morally impossible that such constat changes can be for the advancement, or good of the school. But why oiintmuc,'; your readers will hardly believe that 1 aro writing of a British school in the nineteen^ century paid for by the colonial fuuds, DUi of the despotism of Russia under Peter tne Great, but facts arc facts, and there ana plenty of similar dismissals can be proveu if necessary. , „ Now Mr Editor, I ask has not sucn* state of things continued long enonflV»" is it not time that the school be madei wna the father of the Naval Training Scwoi Act (the Hon. Mr Reynolds) intend, ea ' ir r benefit to the colony ol New Zealand, »« stead or being as at present a sinecure an irresponsible Manager who:can say • , "Men may come/and men may go, But i'll stick on for ever.

I am, &C, KOHIMAEAMA, Auckland, 27th March, 1880.

THE- AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1880.



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