SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

, rnTI .;.»'.;-">jTJiiH Evoning, 10.11 ii; U.i v. Ai.-jui.t-i To-worr;, w Morv.iae, 10 10 :-I;K S!ST.-Thla K'rsnlnx, 5.12 t VI--: UJ-UC—To-^orrcw M;u-nlnar. 6.14 I):O'.>t-<'.;.i aQJI-.—Last Quarter, 2nd, 5.52 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Glenclcr, a.P., Karquhar, from Tauranpfa Waitaki, s.s,, ICdie, from Tanranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVKMN'O. TO DAY. Arnwata, s.s., Sinclair, for tho South Waitaki, s.s., IMie, for tho Ssu'h

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Samoa—Nautilus, about May 20tb. Levuka—Southern Cros^ s.s., aud Meg Moixilics, brigantino, übont sth pros. London —Agate, and City of Quoboo Sydnoy—Horo, Ist pror. Gisborni\ Boutherc l'orts and Mclbonrno— Arawala, Thursday Ruasoll—lona, every Monday; Waitiki, Fdday Taurango—Qloncls, Ifriday ; Waitaki, Tuesday WhanKuroi—Argylo, Tuos-liiys and Fridays Waitaki, Thursday Samoa. Cormorant, Saturday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Australia,' P.M.S., from Son Francisco, Monday Hero, f.i., from Sydney and Malbonrno, Friday Kingarooniit. from tlio riouth, Monday Famunoth, .ship, from London, loading John Bui), barque, frjm Louciou; sailed Feb-

ruary 10 Camiilc, brig, ftoui Now York Loch Deo, barque, from London ; sailed l<cb. 10. Borealia, bnnutitino. from LevuUa Island Lily, brigantino. from Chatham Isianu R ma, sebconer, from Dunc-diii Midgd, schooner, from L'JVUlia Falcon, schooo-r. from tho islands Edith, schoon.sr, from Tonga Sybii, suhoonei-, fror,i Tahiti Transit,schooner, from Tahiti Marion, BChooiiO:, from Norfolk Island. Motf Morrllie-s brigantine, from Levuka Uaysprints", mission soboonur, from tho Islands Coronet, Hchoouer. fiom Marshal' iJroup. li-lle Uraiulon, sohojner from Lino Islands Sam Mendol, ship, from London; trading Chile, barquo, froal London ; March 8

EXTORTS.

Per Arawata for Gisbornc : 35 cnsO3 whisky, 15 cisca geneva, 20 onse* sch iiapi>3, CD Qacka flour, M empty oa;--ks, 123 cas°B and packages. Kor Napier: 72 case 3 bottio 1 bo^r. 81 kce;s nails, 200 casks oemrnt, 17 packages. For Wellintrton : 20 bags oysters, 20 e*gea. Lyttelton :20 bales s:>CKB. CO cas-'s preserved fruit, 1.1 sacks oysters, i horso*, 12 cases. Dunedin: 59 sUp rails', C empty libels., 20 package?, im-lbourno :10 casks oil, 2 cases preserved fruit. Per Kuto JSloSiegor, for i'iineju, 50,000 feet timbor.

yln wards Co,iST\visn.—South Carolina, from Carrier, wilh 50 tons firewood; Mana, from Tairua, with 25,000 feet tiaibor; Lake Superior, from Paklri, with 26,000 foot baulk timbor, ana 65,000 siiinsrlc?.

Ouiwahds CoASTWisii— Kate McGregor, for ■yVhrtiiKapoU'i; South Carolina for Barrier; l Jaku, for T&irua; Muna for Tairua.

Tho Hchooncr Marion left Now Caledonia for Auckland, via., Koifclk Island, on Iho Sth instant.

Tho 5.3. Hero ia expected to arrive from Sydney and ilolbonrne, to-morrow.

The s.s. Waitaki returned from Tauranga early thin morning, and left attain f <->r Whangarel and Mangiipyj at 8 a.m. ohs will roturn to morrow morning, and will leavo again for Russell :tt i p.m. tomorrow.

Tho s.s. Aiwtlo wiil arrive to-night from Whangarol and Mcngapai. thn loaves again for lha Bamc ports to-morrow afternoon.

Tho s.s. southern Cro3s loft Gisbome yesterday afceraoon, Rnd Bhomay, therefore, be expected huro to-morrow morning. She U advertise! to loave for .Lovuka, l'iji, on tho ot;i prox.

Tliob.b. T.-.rsrun ariivcd at llelbourno from tho UiufTyesterday.

Tho Ufjlou Company's s s. Arawata sailed for South this morning, vfith t'no following; passen gers:—For Gisborae—Mrs Ureenwood. Miss Martin, Messrs Brown and Irvino. For Nnpicr —Mr and Mra Williams, to J. R. Williams and two children, Aladim Urso, Miss Siirgent, Wisa Palma, Uessra Welch, l>\ i-iaiao,• Stturet, Seherolc, and Martin. For Wellington—Mr »n t Mrs Webb, Messrs Price, l'avi':s, Uvans, Hill, Dtiniels, Yaile?, VVil»on and V. Jenkins, For Lvttolton—Mr snd Mrs Sicelo, Messrs Vallar.c3 (2i, F. P. Taylo.-, F. Major, Halley, Chariton, Butler, J. Pounds, Cons. Tattonaud two »rootns. For Dunedin—Mrs Jobnstono and 7 children, Mi-a MoiTatt, Me33rs IHch, W. Smoothy, J. J. Uothchild, iJucklaud and CollinH. For Mel bourne—Mr and Mrs StoiiO, Messrs J. Uinney and Frauck.

Tho s s. Glenelg arrlvod fiom Tauranga with 70 sacks miiizß, Iti bales hay, 11 sacks Rum, 5 tons aundrio?, and the following p!iß3«in«ors: UiJon»l Whitinqrq, Mr and Mrs AJarriner, Mrs Tole, jUias Williams, M;sh Alulgan, Mra Norri«, Mrs Carina aud child, M;s3 Hooper, Mra Ferguson, Mi^a t-torling, Messrs. Malqivy, Nuncnt, Harding', Wrigloy, tshor, Ilonshuw, U'cUieo, J-iOrun, I^awrio. Tho steamer returns to the samo port to morrow afternoon.

In n. ro:ent circular of .Messrs [T. K. Mora and Co. uppcara an articlo on the " Kiwligh Steam Shipping Trade,' from vrhich it appears that tho iron shippin* tonnage built in IS7O was fully 12 per cent ics3 than wes turned oulin 1878, and ciis..a ties und lorscs being fully ud to an Bvorugo, tho reativo position of shipowners was to thatexten', b-"nefit/o">. The article says; — "The totals for 1579 aro 548,000 tons and 480 vossels, the whole of which woro ateainers, except about 20,000 sailing olilpa, or 90 per oont ot tho former to 1 per c?nt. o£ the latter. A marked feature in the tonnage returns for tho past yoar aro tho great preponderance of steamers, tanging from 1,100 to 1,800 tons gross register. Few vessels exceptionally larger havo been buiit, and much fower small coasting steamers th»n Is usual. This tendency still exists, and out of 98 iron steamers building on Tyno or Wear on January Ist, 1880, all except 11 are over 1,200 tons register, tho largest being ono ot 3.378 tons; In fact tuero is an absolute soiroity of 600 to 1,000 tons ready or nearly ready Btoauiorn, aud wo havo mauy inquiries for this ells? of boat, but tho holders of the fowstiilunsold being i cry resolute in demandiog oxtrcmorates ■basine33 is not a oortaiaty. We place 'he tonnage in construction on January Ist at 351 503 ton 3, nud as a large prorortion of it is intended for Atlantic, Black Sea, and Eastern trades, we »re glad *o notice tho proportion of power to tonungo is docidoly better than previously, and wo OttDnot but impress owners to go further la tho ramo direction. Tiino, economy, and safety aro best served by judicious increase in engino tower, and o-wnors may rely that charterera aro more fully aTake than ever to the advantages poJS^ssod by a fnll-powercd over a small-powered boat, and they will find the best freights aro secured by vessels that con be roliod on to make nins to 10 knots on a voyage." In another portion of tho arliolo, the writer, referring to builders' prices, aay :—

" Pricos which cntil October, 1870, ruled as.'ow as£lojpor register ton ior sailing vessels, and proportionately for Etoamer3, have sinco gone on »dv*ncinpr, and wo do not think that any buildor woull ; at th« present tiaie, accept a CJEtrnct under £12 10b to £13. The price of good B'ntp-platfs to day en Clydo bein« £9 10s against £5 12s Gel on 30th of last September. Builders, ns a rule, are full of ordors. and it ia difllcult to plaoo orflora for dciivery earlior than September, in fact many orders already given aro for Deoember delivery. Steel, ss a factor In conitruction, does not raako rapid strides, and until prioes are very much roduced, it will only bo used exceptionally."

POUT OF ONEHUNGA.

AIIRIVALS. Darcsy Pratt, brie;antino, Ohlaon, from Grey mouth

DEPARTURES.

Rangattra, s.s., Harrey, for tho South

IMPOKTS. Per Paroy Pratt, from Groymouth: 196 tons coal and 26 tons coko.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Waitara, this day. Tho p.s. Lalla Eookh loft for Onohunga at 1055 p.m. yesterday.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Thursday, At G. Lowis' boot and shoo sale, yesterday, tho trade was well represented, and fair prices obtu'ntd. [Sixty-threo trunka were disposed of.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Unjjkr i— Turs Day. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at I p.m. Friday, 30th instant. For London direct, rjer Agate, at 9 a.m. For Waihoko and Coromandcl, per Coromandel, at 2.30 pan. For Kussell and Kawakawa, por "W aitakl, at 3 p.m. For Whltiangi, Tainrn, Tauranga, and Opoilkl, rer Glonolg, at 1 v.oi. For Wrtng»rei Heads, ami Wangarol, per Arjtyio, at i p.m. J^or Samoa, per H.M.S. Cormorant, at i p.m. For Thames, por Kotomahana, at 4,30 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at ii.3o p.m. Saturday, May 1. For Waiwera, Mnlvuranci, Matakhna, Mantcft wai, Walpu, and IVlansapai, per ltoso Casay, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies, Itatavln, Sincapore, China, and Japan, via Torres Slrait?, per Australia, immodiatoly after her arrival from Honolulu Supplementary Mails for India, Continent of Kurop9, and United Kingdom, via Brindisl. p,>r Australia, immediately aftov hor arrival from Honolulu. For Australian Colonies, par !b.b. Anstralia, immediately after hor arrival from Honolulu S. B. Brss, Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

April 29tii, ISSO.

African Wild Beast Show, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phonograph and Monagcrio, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Devotional meeting. Young Mon'a Christian Association, 7 30 p.m.

Pitt-street WesloyEn moating, 7.50 p.m, in schoolroom.

iJCuution may servo as a foil, butt hero is no ouisfar.t safeguard against real dishonesty. It circumvents all our oflbrts to shisld ourselves from it, bocanßO it lurks in secret place:-!, hedges as about, aud spring-i upon us when lea^t. nivajc or suspicious of its presence. Ie assumes oce of its dirostforraa when it comes in tho rliape of si sham, because it is apt to imposo on tho weak minrtcdand crctlulou". Its most hideous phiso is when it essays to usurp the plnco of a sploudid articloliko Udolcho Wollo'b Schiedam Arouyitio Schnapps, iv tho spurious trick o£ a baso imitation.

DEATH.

FAWCU3.—On April 28, nt FranMin Roa<i Aznoa, daughter of John and A£neß Fawcus aged 3 years.

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1880.

For tha catsse liiat lacks asslslroica, •Ifot tho wrong;' that naed.l resistancs, For tha fuiurojin th(O; distauco, Aud tha coed toat we cun dc

Now that the City Council have obtained possession of tho Improve ment Commissioners' property, they should loso no tirao in laying off" tho Albert Park and getting it planted. Designs "were obtained about oightoon months ago for a cricket ground on the ley el part of the Park, and mapping out the rest of tho reserve with trco planted walks. The plans sent in de monstrated tho practicability of getting a first-rate practice ground of between four and live acres, with a margin of shade,', und an elevated" knoll at tho upper end near the side of Mr. J. Smith's house, for spectators. If this ground ■were made availablo an im rnenso stimulus would bo givon to tho noblo game in our city. With out such facilities for practice, Auck land will never excel in tho game, and we have no doubt that if the ground were once formed tho several cricket clubs would willingly contribute towards its maintenance in good order. Tho margin of tho cricket ground, stretching round to the hill-aide over looking the harbour, is all part of the Albert Park, which was made by law inalienable for purposes of public recreation. The Council should havo this land proporly laid oft' and planted during the ensuing season. The sooner tho trees aro in. tho better, and they should be planted omi settled design, with a view to the formation of walks and seats commanding favourable views of the city and harbour. A portion of the park on this side has been illegally diverted to private usea by permission of tho Commissioners, Ib will bo for tho Council to consider whether these permits should be recog nised. Of course any citizen who fools himself aggrieved and is desirous of entering may pull down' enough of tho fence to give himself access. The decisions of the Supreme Court in Dunedin in the case of a similar diversion of a, public recreation reserve by tho Corporation has placed that beyond dispute. But if the Council do not find it necessary to interfere with the arrangement they should see that its conditions are carried out, and that the trees which were to be planted in return for the use of the ground are put in of the proper kinds, and in keeping with the design for the rest of the park. A lovelier site for a park does not exist in Now Zealand or any where else, and its convenience (o the centre of tho city makes it tho moro valuable. In other largo towns neglect in tho original designs has been paid for by tho expenditure of hundreds of thousands of pounds to clear breathing spaces for the health and recreation of the inhabitants. The City Council may most becomingly display their appreciation of the happier auspices, under which they enter upon the work of laying tho foundations of a great city, by putting their opportu nities and a'dvantoges to the host use. A park is not made in a day, and every year lost in the growth of trees post pones to this generation the enjoyment of the endowments which Nature and the legislature have provided for their benefit. It will be a feather in the cap of the present Mayor if he is instrumental in placing in brain an undertaking which will be more productive of healthful enjoy ment than any other project which tho Council has in hand. Though it must bo years before trees planted now will attain mature growth, the benefits of the cricket ground need not be so lontr postponed. If tho ground wore levelled and sown at onco, another 12 months would not pass ere lovers of fine manly oxercise—the best antidote for effeminate amusements and dissipa tion — might congratulate themselves Upon the attainment of an object no less important in its way, and no less influential in moulding tho habits of the city population than the free public library. In tho site upon which Auck land stands we have all the requisites for the establishment of a city unsur passed in beauty, in healthiness, and soft balminess of climate in any part of world, and the members of the Council should feel that they are something more than mere : supervisors and de signers of roads "and gutters. They have to design and build a great city, and promote within it the cultivation of those 0 adornments and enlightened institutions which are tho pride of Other celebrated municipalites. The first part of their functions they have, perhaps, fulfilled with a moderate amount of efficiency and success, but to the last they have yet done very little; it is only within the past two or three years that they have attempted any thing at all. There aro, however, Signs of a more active disposition to view the Council's position and offices from higher ground, and one of the best proofs of the awakening conscious ness would be some practical demonstra tion that when they took over the Trust created under the Acts adminis trated by the Improvement Commission the Council having not lost sight of tho fact that the first purpose of that Trust was the beautifying of our city

The German Parliament has rejected the bill submitted by tho Governmeut authoris ing a guarantee of three per cent, upon half-a-million sterling, subscribed by a company to take over Gorldcfroi's business. The scheme had gained the approval of Prince Bismarck, and became a Govern ment project. It limited the guarantee lo £15,000 at nmat for twenty years, the sub sidy being for an amount not exceeding throe per cent., and payable only in such proportions ns would give the Company a dividend of 44 per cent. Upon the faith of the Government endorsement, the capital of the Company was subscribed twicj over. What its position will be now we do not know. Probably, however, a new effort will bo made to get the bill through ; Prince Bismarck is not the man to be discouraged by a first failure. In rejecting the proposal, the rulers of Germany are true to their traditional policy of dislike for any project tending to draw away population from the Fatherland to embark iv colonising scheims, If the Company fail altogether, a larger share of the South -Sea Business will pass through colonial channels, aud the ascen dancy of England in the Island trade will be secured.

It will be seen by reference to the latest telegraphic intelligence from headquarters or. tho West Coa c-t that Friday next lias been definitely, fixed for the advance into To Wbiti's "sacred" territory. Friday ia au unlucky day with seamen, but it ia to be hoped that it will be propitious on this occaiiou. Te Whiti has confidently pro phesied that the road between Oeo and Waiworanui, near Warca, shall never moot, but we do not sco how he cull prevent it otherwise than vi et anuis and then only temporarily. Tho distance between the two road parties is about 25 miles as the crow flies, and the length of tho proposed road will be about 35 miles. It is reckoned that tbe cuttiug of a rou^h survey track will be pushed ou at the rate of three miles a day from each end, so that the whole work would not accupy more than a week or ten days, It remains to be seen whether or not To Whiti will have recourse to violence in order to sus tain his prophecy. On the other band, should tho road bo pushed through, his reputation as a prophet must be considerably damaged, if not destroyed, notwithstanding the extraordinary faith of his followers.

Latest telegrams, received since the above was put into type, represent the natives as acting in defiance of tho Royal Commission and tho Governmeut. The erection of houses on the block which the Commissioners award to tho Government may be mere bounce, or au assertion of supposed lejjal rights instigated by tho lawyers, who are said also to have advised the ploughing, but the limit of forbearance has been reached, and a decisive solution of the difficulty is apparently imminent. It remains to be seen whether or not the natives will venture to resist the advance of the Constabulary. If they do, and blood shed be caused, Te Whiti and Ids followers must be held responsible tor (he con sequences. Any net of rebellion would deprive them of the concessions which have boen offered in the Commissioners' report.

RECSNT events in Victoria havo had the effect of drawing prominent attention to tlic unfortunate tcudeucy in the colouies of lute years to copy tlic worst features in tho political machinery of America. Tho sub jection ot Governments to the lines of policy dictated by secret caucuses ; the pro arraugemonts of divisions on important questions by those caucuses, irrespective, and often iv contempt of reason and argu ment ; the general prevalence of log-rolling and Hellish combinations of the more powerful districts against the weak, on the principal of reciprocal action in monopolis ing an uuduo share of roveuuo, or relieving themselves of n fair .share of the public burdens, have had a tendency to place the rent governing power iv tho hands of political schemers and adventurers, to retaid and prejudice v.ell-considered :>.iid equitable legislation, ami to foster political cliquism and constant petty party struggles. These undesirable features in the political machinery of the colonies arc undoubtedly importations from America. They are alto gether foreign to the constitutional linages of the 'mother-country upon whose political system the colonial constitutions arc framed, and they unquestionably have a vicious tendency. But another and still wonto practice that hay grown up of late years iv the colonies h tbe meddling of Civil Ser vants in party politics, which was rapidly approaching,a condition of things tending to the adoption of the American plan of changing the entire Civil Service w;th each change of administration. Flagrant examples of corruption in the Civil Scrvico of Victoria have been brought to light since (ho defeat of the Berry Ministry. Relatives of Ministers were foisted over the beads of meritorious oilkiala of old standing, free passes on the railways granted to wives and children of lending politicians, heads of departments havo placated public officers by making allowances without the sanction of Parlia ment, and Civil Servants; have been en couraged to uao their personal influence to increase the political power of their Minis terial superiors, and to further the aims of their party in Parliament. Mr .Service, the present Premier, appears to bo exerting himself to cure these evilfl, and is sotting a worthy example to the rest of the colonies, by removing the public servants from the sphere of political temptation. It is not proposed that they shall be deprived of the franchise, which would be an interference ijvith their rights as citizens, but stability of employment and avenues to promotion arc to be placed ova permanent footing, and removed from the capri cious favoritism of Ministers, which would also remove the temptation to use departmental and state information to assist friends, or damage opponent,.". Tlic Civil Service of a country, to be thoronghly efficient and impartial iv the administration of public business, should be alike under all administrations, but to secure this desidera tum, the officials must bo protected from arbitrary interference by their parliamentary heads. The Civil Service ot New Zealand, though it has never been accused of mix ing in party politics to the same extent as that of Victoria, has not been altogether above suspicion, and it would be prudent to impose proper checks and safeguards in time, so that no oppor tunity may be afforded to any political ad venturers to use the machinery of the state to the injuiy of the public interests.

What does our morning contemporary, the "Herald," mean by this absurdity, which Wu clip from its leading column? this morn ing :—"lt scorns to us that the safest party tactics for the Opposition to adopt would be not to organise themselves into a parly at all with a recognised leader. The Gov ernment, in the absence of an organised Opposition, will bo certain to get iuto difficulties with sections of their own •supporters, and thus there will bo quite enough opportunities to inflict humilia tion and annoyance." It is held by all authorities on coustitutioual govern ment that a good Opposition is quite as essential to the sound government of ?a country as an homst capable Government. Does the " ETerald " mean to say then, that tliis Government is so immaculate that the ordinary party organisations necessary to the regular con duct of parliamentary business and to ensure a proper criticism and revision of tho measures placed beforo the country should be abandoned? That tho Ministry should in fact ba left to pursue its own course until it is torn to pieces by the quarrels and insatiable demands of its own supporters ? The " Herald " must take its readers for dolts, and the members of t!>e House for dotards, if it supposes that Mich sycophantic twaddle will be mistaken for words of wisdom and sound advice.

; In re-ply to a deputation of Northern settlers, the lion, the Attorney-General promised thut the Government will ofl'er facilities for vine culture in tlic North by setting apart an area of land for the purpose, and aiding any special settlement ipimcd for vino-Browing.

i Tiie social gathering of the members of the Working Men's Club and their wives, etc., was largely attended lait evening, and passed ofF very successfully. The dancing commenced at eight o'clock, and was kept up until two o'clock in the morning. Ke frcshnieuts were provided by Mr Wheeler on a liberal scale. Several ballads were snug by members, music by Messrs Reed. 'thin club is winning its way. About twenty names have recently been added to the roll of membership.

The members of the Wesleyan Church, Pitt-street, will hold a meeting this even ing ill the school-room, for the purpose of considering matters of church interest. The Rev. William Baker, Missionary from Tonga, will be present, and will give an account of his labours iD those Islands. The meeting will be opec to all, free of charge.

Mr Goorgo. Darrell was not very success ful in Adelaide with his latest productions — " Back from the Grave " and " The Forlorn Hope." It is paid Mr Darrell talks about returning to New Zealand at an early date.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hie Bank of New Zealand announced at. tho recent half-yearly meeting that a Bill would be introduced iv the next session of parliament to amend " The Bank Act, 1571," in order to remedy a technical dilli culty. Notice of tlic iuteuded act has beeu gazetted.

The " Waikato Times" says that one effect of the outbreak of pleuro-pneumonia in Waikato has been to lower the juice of fat cattle pent from that district to the Auckland market.

Tho directors of the Wellington Patent Slip Company havo declared a dividend of 5 per cent, i'he prolit for the year was £-2/250.

In the Ouehungd Police Court on Wed nesday, Roderick McLcod, master of the schooner Ada C. Oweu, was charged by the harbour-master, Captain Wing, with a breach of the harbour regulations tor the ports of New Zealand, under the Marine

Act, ISG7, by neglecting to exhibit his ship's number or distinguishing flag when entering the Muuukau Heads, on the 20th instant. Captain McLcod admitted the charge, and said that it had not been usual for masters oi vessels to do so. The harbour master explained that much inconvenience had lately aiisen through this neglect on the part ot those in char<rc of vessels entering the Manuhau, as the signal-man at the Heads could not telegraph the names of the vessels to Auckland unless such

names were supplied to him aud his signals answered. Mr Barstow, 11. M., imposed a fine of £2 aud costs on defendant. There is still a chance, says the " Thames Advertiser," for some of our recent aspiiants

for Legislative honours, insomuch as we have learnt from a reliable source that

immediately the Parliament assembles it is the intention of the senior member for

this district to movo, in his place in the House, that the name of Edward Richard son bo expunged from the records of the House of Representatives, as one of the members foi Christchnrch City, and that

the name of Sir George Grey, K.C. 13., be

inserted in lieu thereof. The New Zeu liiud Parliament, in all matters of prece dence and Parliamentary practice, has invariably followed the customs of the

English House of Commons, nnd the fact of tho Right lion, Mr Gladstone having boon elected for Leeds, and subsequently for Midlothian, and having declined the former, and elected to sit for the latter, forms an excellent precedent on the matter. It is therefore almost certain that the House will accept the example adduced

as a precedent, and carry into cllect the

terms of the resolution before mentioned, which will never the existing tic between Sir George and the Thames electors^ We would therefore advise intendiufj candidates to be early in the Held.

A proclamation, signed by the Premier, in a Gazette of the 17th iust., is to the fol lowing offect:—"And I do hereby define all that tract of country comprising the Counties of Raglan, Waikato, Waipa,

Piako, Ivawhia, and West Taupo, witU such islands ns may bo adjacent thereto, and iill cities and boroughs within the boundaries of tho said counties, as aud to bi) a district under and for the purposes of ' The Diseased Catllo Act, IS7I ;' and, in further pursuance and exercise of the powers conferred upon mo by the said Act, I do hereby attach to the said district the name of 'The South Auckland Cattle District.' "

The hearing of tho compensation case, Goo. Akors v. tho City Council, has boon postponed till Judge Richmond's return from the Appeal Com t, which will he about the middle of June. His Honor will open the circuit sittings at Taranaki on Monday, thouce ho will go to Wellington iv order to

attend the Appeal Court, und after pre siding at the Napier Circuit Court he will come on to Auckland. His duties arc certainly onerous etioujjb.

Tho electoral rolls arc to be open for inspection nt the following places—Wai tom»tn, No 30, Insurance Buildings ; City West, City East, Parnell, Kdcn, and New ton, tho oilieo of the Hegistrar of elcctois, High-street; Onchuugn, H'gh-atreot, und Ctiiut-lum^o, Uhohungn ; Franklin, Uourt hoiiHe, Papakura; Waikato, Court-houaes llaiuiltou and Cambridge ; Waipa, Court hou'ea Flaiuiltou aud Alcxuudrti.

Tlic "Buy of Plenty Times" thinks it

IB bad policy on the part of Mr A. McDonald that he does not address his Tauraugn constitueuta.

In an article on tho report of tho Com misHioncra on (lie West Coast laud claims, the " IFawko'e Bay Herald " says : " If we allow tho report of the Commissioners to become our guide, v,-e shall iiavo to evacuate largo tracts of country now settled by Euro peans. The Waikato confiscatciT territory w.-is not occupied at all for several years, and much of it has been very recently settled. According to the Cuininissiouers we have forfeited all that land, for what is sound law for tho Taranaki natives is sound law for tho Wuikatos."

On the motion of the Dean of Christ church, seconded, hv Archdeacon Mnunsrll, tlie following rcsiTution v.:n agreed to by tho Genera! Synod.:—l. That a Select Committee bo appointed to consider and I'cpott upon the roprcscntatious made to thi.s Synod by tho Synods of tho Diocoscn of Auckland, Dunedin and Wniapu on tho

subject of public primary education ; ami that they bo further empowered to report on the whole question ; and that tho Xcv W. I. Tanner's motion be referred to this Com mittee. 2. That the Committee do consist of tho lii-hop of Wninpii, Archdeacon Maunscl], Arcljdcacon Harper, Archdeacon Kdwards, the lion Mr Grceson, Mr Hour Martou, and the mover.

A deputation consisting of Mr William*, Chairman of the Bay of Islands County Council, and Mr R. Cockrenc, of the lioki anga Council, waited on the lion. F. Whitakor, and presented a memorial from the Ilokiangn County Council, pointing out that tuc district had not heen allowed its fair share of the £ <>'>,000 voted last scnion for works north of Auckland, though Hoki anga contributed largely to the Customs rcvenuo of the colony, and that the revenue would be grratly bsnefited by the enhanced value givou to a large area of good land in the district by opening up communication through it. Tlie deputation further drew Mr Whitaker's attention to the fact that it was now proposed that Hokianga district should receive only £6,500, notwithstand ing that it had b^cn agreed to allocate £10,000. In reply to the various matters urged by the deputation, Mr Whirakoraaid the allocation oi £6,500 had been made on a fair basis, after collecting information ; the request for endowment of laud for tlie County wonld have to be made to Mr Rollcston, Minister of Lands; the cost of a main trunk road from Bay of islands County, through Hokianga County to Mon ganui, would hive to be defrayed out of tho £6,500 allotted to Hokianga"; the request for a quarter acre section at Herd's point for a town hall would be dealt with by Mr Rolleston, as well as tho gaol at the place ; he would support tho request for aid to the vine-growers.

Mr Allwright, M.H.R. for Lyttelton, ia not sauguine of the prospects of the Liberal party next session. In his address to the electors at Lyttelton lie is reported as having said : He micht aay of the great Liberal party that he thought next session would find it thoroughly disorganised, with out a leader (or at least with live or six leaders), hut without any man at its head who would carry the party through. If they got into power, his opiuion was they could not command the confidence of the House for twenty-four hour.'. The difficulty was, they all wanted to be Ministers, and they might agree were there about forty live portfolios to bo filled, as then they could command a majority.

The leading journal of Canterbury, tho Time?, says :— " Sir William Fox has another chance of political honors. If ho gets into the Raugitikci scat just vacated by Major Willis, his presence need not necessarily cmbarasa the Hall Government. Sir William intends, we believe, to spend the remainder of his life in caricaturing his old friend, Sir George Grey."

The General Synod at Christchurch has passed n, resolution authorising thn expendi ture of a sum not exceeding £100 for ex penditure in repairs to the Bishop's resi dence in Auckland.—Mr Tancrcd moved — "That the recommendation of the Select Cominitjeo en the memorial of the Synod of the diocese of Auckland bo adopted by the Synod, namely,—' That in ordo: to get the Diocesan Synod of Auckland .a voice in the management of St. John's College, tbe six Governors now appointed by the Bishops should bo appointed by tho Synod of the diocese of Auckland ; and that the authority to appoint six Governors delegated to that Synod may be hereafter resumed by the General Synod, if the General Synod shall sec fit.'"—Seconded by Mr Grisg.—A discussion ensued, during which the Bishop of Auckland pointed out that the committee whose rccauimcndation they were consider ing had departed from the" question really submitted to them, namely, whether three additional governors should be appointed to tho Board of Governors of St. John's College. At the same time he had no objection to tho power asked for being con ferred upon the Diocesan Synod il it could be dove consistently with the terms of the trust.—The Bishop of Auckland warmly opposed the proposal to localise the supreme authority on the ground tbat the institution

In question was established by Bishop Selwyn for the benefit of the Ecclesiastical province as a ■whole.—At this- stage the debate wag interrupted by the hour of adjournment.

A Chmtchurch telegram from tlic Press Association states that the general Synod lias authorised the Hale of the Uishopric endowments, Wyudham-street, aud the exchange of the St. Sepulchre's church site in Auckland.

Plouro pneumonia ha=j beeu found in cattle at Mannamaric, near Adelaide, aud some animals have been destroyed.

A man recently picked up a parcel in Flindcrs-atreet, Melbourne, which imme diately exploded, and shattered his hand. He was taken to the hospital, seriously in jured. Tho thing was evidently an internal machine. The whole matter is a mystery.

Madame Patti's concerts are well attended in Melbourne. She was recently serenaded at her residence by the Italian musicians of Melbourne.

Tho "European Mail" understands that tho Agent-General of New Zealand has been directed to make arrangements for the despatch of torpedo boats to the colony, for the service of a torpedo corps which is being added to the colonial defence forces.

To tho Editor : Sir,—Whoever " City East," your correspondent, is, 1 am think ing he is no gentleman, or he would not attack me under the circumstances I am at present placed in. I have resided in City East 35 years, and had a perfect right to second the motion of one of the Liberal party of New Zealand.—E. J. Feltus. P.S.—Let " City East " sigu his name.

A meeting of the TSTative Lands Court is fixed for the 10th May next, at Cambridge.

To tho Editor : Sir, —One of the results of the much-vaunted Liberal measures, viz., non-leasehold qualification, seems to me very unjust. For example, opposite my yard Mr Gleeson is erecting a brick building costing £6,000 on a leasehold with a heavy ground rent. It may fairly be presumed that he will have a lively interest in the welfare of tho distriot and colony, and yet for it he has no voto iv the selection of the men who make tho laws to tax it. On tho other hand, £25 freehold curries a voto, so that 2-10 persons by investing the same sum can secure 210 votes, independent of residence. The 2tO pay no property tax—the voteless one pays heavily. Let this fact speak for itself. There are many others in Auckland of like character.— Youra, &c, K. Carr.

Signora Fabris with Signor Pompci, Fraulein I'ietzkcr (of Sydney), piauisto, aud Miss Hansom, a Tasmnnian Hoprano, are to form a Concert Company for New Zealand. Mr Ellis Dean, a farmer at Macqunrio Plains, whom Pompei has persuaded that lie has a voice, etc., will find the money, besides sinßing himself. This is " another " of Pompei's Tasmanian Concert Companies.—" Sydney Bulletin."

A man named William Honshaw was brought up by the Glcnolg this morning from Taurnngn, whoro his leg was ac cidentally broken on Tuesday last. He was conveyed to tho Hospital on a stretcher.

An advertisement in another column announcos that tbe Rifle Association's prizo firing will be commenced at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning, when the Ist match will be taken. Tho ranges arc : 200, 400, and 500 yds, live shots at each distance, and the leading prize is Mr Beck's silver cup. Tho 2nd mutch is that for the " Evoniug Star Cup." Kaiißes 400, 500, and GOOyds; live shots at each distance, and the 3rd match is for a prize presouled by T)r Campbell, ranges 300, 500, and COO yds : seven shots at each.

Inspector Emerson's valuable mare Flirt ation, died on the 2Gth, on Mr E. F. Buck worth's farm.

A tologratn received from tho hon. the Treasurer, Wellington, by the Chairman of tiic Taurauga County Council, btatcs that £2000 have been allotted for a bridge at Uairiui, upper part of Tuuranga harbour.

Colonel Richardson, Commandant of the Forces in New South Wales, wan formerly a captain in the 12th Regiment, and won his medals in the Now Zealand war. He is liberal, capable, aud courteous. He is impartial, too, and he enjoys vow, as he overdid, the respect and esteem of men iv all brauehes of the service.

In compliance with the wishes of a num ber of working men residing at Ponsonby, Mr Kelly has put on an early bus, which starts from the Chib hotel at 7.40, reaching the Bauk corner at 7.53.

The wild beast show was largely pat rouised yesterday by natives, who engaged a number of cabs, which created quite a scene at the foot of Wclleslcy-iitrect. The M.ioiis were delighted with the congratu lations of the lion, and they laughed heartily at the capers of the monkeys.

Tho annual meeting ot the Ponsonby Football Club will be held to-morrow (Fri day) evening at the Thames Hotel, at eight o'clock.

A correspondent writes from Ngarua wahia enclosing a description of a disgrace ful pcene which he witnessed there a few days ago. It appears that the Maoris make weekly visits, wheu they dispose of upwards of £100 worth of kauri gum and potatoes and spend the money iv drink. Ova recent occasion one of the hotels was crowded with a mob of drunken Maoris', who created a perfect panic in tho township. One of them assaulted tho barman, assaulted tho landlady of tho hotel, breaking her watehchain, and then made a frantic rush upon his own countrymen. The Maori, who was crazy with drink, next rushed into o store, and snatched a shawl from tho shoulders of a young woman and made oil'with it. He was followed by an elderly European who demanded tho shawl, und on being met with abuse knocked the Maori down, and took it from him, not per mitting tho follow to get up until he hud promised to go home. The Maori weut away, but returned nt a later hour and resumed his orgien, defying all who came in his way. He attempted to break in the door of another hotel, but was arrested by a party of settlers. The police ultimately placed the man in the lock up.

An inaugural soiiee took place in the Grafton Koad School-room last evening, followed by a public meeting in the Wos lcyan Chapel. The Rev. Bond, who opened the proceedings with prayer, said they were assembled to celebrate tho opening of a new Wesleyan church in tho district, and it was to be hoped that it would be a source of spiritual profit to tho members. Energy was _ncccs?ary to the success of the new circuit, as tho spirit of action and organi zation is tho instrument of the work. Ho had the greatest confidence in tho officers who were to be associated «ith him in the new circuit. Mr F. A. White, senior circuit steward, said the average income of tho four churches of Grafton Road, Farnell, Rcmucta, and Howick was £195, in addition to which a grant of £50 would be received from the Auckland circuit, and £37 10s from the Home Mission Fund towards Mr Girliug's stipend. The expenditure would be about £352, and it would be necessary therefore to raise £100 more than had boeu contri buted hitherto. Messrs A. Lay bourn, J. L. Wilson, T. Buddie, and Souster also addressed the meeting, and the Benediction by the chairman closed the proceedings. A choir performed selections of sacred mimic in the intervals between tho speeches.

A quarterly meeting of the Church Com mittee of St. John the Baptist, Northcote, was held yesterday evening after a service couducted by tho Rev. J. Bates. Tho In cumbent on taking the chair, congratulated the gentlemen on meeting them as the first Committee of the district. The following gentlemen were prcsen:—Messrs Hammond and Denby, Churchwardens, Major Benton, Messrs Mathews, son., and Jan., Mahcw, Bradncy, and Roach. Mr Hammond gave a report of the proceedings during tho past three months, showing that the church is in a satisfactory state, having a good sum in hand and free from liability of any kind. A choir haying been organized and the building ventilated regular services have been conducted, and occa sional visits by clergymen and studeuts. The Committee took in'o consideration several matters for the iharch's progress, and sot on foot some impr; vements towards that aid, including a new organ melodian, laying out the cemetery, &c. The meeting was brought to a close by a cordial vote of thanks to the Rev. J. Bates, and the gon leincn with their minister wended their way homeward by moonlight, evidently enjoying tho view of Auckland with its innumerable lights spreading over a long line of frontage to the harbour, and presenting one of tho most attractive panoramas in the Southern Heas.—Correspondent.

Departure of the Ministers.

The Hon. the Attorney-General and the Hon. the Native Minister proceeded by train to Onehunga this morning at haif pa%t-ton o'clock, and embarked in the Hincmoa. Mr Bryco will land at New Plymouth, and proceed to the front so as to be present at the advance of the con stabulary north of Oeo. Tho Attor. ney-Geueral is anxious to get to Wellington in order to consult with his colleagues as to the measures to be introduced next ses sion, but he may land at New Plymouth,

if his presence is deemed necessary to advise Mr Bryce, proceeding afterwards to Wellington by overland conveyance. We learn thut the hon. Major Atkison is in ill health, and requires rest, so that it ia not probable that he will accompany Mr Bryco, but will meet him at New Plymouth and consult with him aa to future action.

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CAUIiEG-R A M.S.] The Two Thousand Guineas. LONDON. Apiil 28. The race for two thousand guineas was run to-day, and won by Pctronol, with Mnncaster second, and Abbot third. German Parliament Rejects Samoan Subsidy. BERLIN. April 28. The German Parliament has rejected the bill which was introduced for the purpose of granting a subsidy to the Soiith Sea Trading Company which took over Goddc froi's business at Samoa. The Nihilists. ST. PETERSBURG. April 27. It is reported that the author of the Winter Palace explosion has been ar rested. Stock Market. LONDON. April 27. Thrce-pcr-cent. Consols are 90-J. The five-per-cent. New Zealand, 104; new fivo-per-cent, £1 lower. Adelaide wheat per 49Glbs., ex ware house, is 53?. ; The Suez Mail. KING GEORGE'S SOUND. April 28. _ Tho P. and 0. steamship Malawa ar rived here to-day with tho inward Suez mail. ADEN. April 26. The steamship Somersetshire arrived here yesterday.

AUSTRALIAN.

[reuter's special cablegrams.] Motion of Censure on Gov ernment Negatived, SYDNEY. Thursday. At tho Legislative Assembly Mr Fitz patriclc's motion of censure on the Govern ment for refusing to legislate on the question of mining on private property, was negatived by a large majority. Hew Zealand Outward Suez Mail. MELBOURNE. Thursday. The Orient Co.'a steamer Sarata, which leaves Melbourne on the 4th May, will take the Suez mail bought from New Zealand by tho llotorua, but which mUsed the P. & O, steamship Asam, outward bound. Relief to Selectors. METBOURNK. Wednesday, At a Cabinet Council, held yesterday, it was resolved to introduce an Amending Land Bill during next session of Parlia ment, with a view to relieve selectors from the hardships they arc suffering under the present law. MELBOURNE. This day. For arrival of Tararu.a yesterday read, arrival of the ltolorua from the Blutl'. She missed the outward mail via Suez, which eft Melbourne yesterday.

Theatre Royal.—Camilla Urso's Benefit Concert.

THE Theatre Royal was well tilled last evening by a highly respectable audience, desirous of testifying to the merits of a genuine attiste on her linal appearance in this city. The audience comprised the leading citizens and local musicians, and the unstinted applause lavished upon the fair violinist showed how thoroughly her per formances were appreciated. The pro gramme was of the first order, and the sel ections were from the works of the Great Masters. The coucert opened with a fjr.uid duo for two pianos from " Norma" by Messrs Saurct and Scherck. Signora Agnes Pal ma was honoured with an encore in Donizetti's cavatina from " La Favorita." This was followed by a pianofoite solo. Signora Palnia was re-called three times after her successful and charming ballad, " She Wandered Down the Moun tain Side." Miss Sargent was aleo encored iv the pretty romauza, " Call me Thine Own," with violin obligato, by Madame Urso. Tiie several violin solos of Camilla Urso were rapturously received and applau ded, especially iv the prayer from "Moses in •Bfjypt," Thema, and variations for G string only; the compositionof the unequalled yiolin istof the past,Paganini. Altogether tlih lady performed seven compositions, all of them faultless in execution and extremely grati fying to lovers of high-class music. The visit of Camilla Urso to Auckland will be long remembered by citizens aa a musical event of no common order.

The Auckland Compact.

At tho conclusion of an address delivered by Mr Allwright, M. O.R ,to the electors at Lyttelton, a Mr Webb rose to speak, and several voices interrupted with "Wire in, Sammy." Mr Webb would like to hear something of " the Auckland four' aud that celebrated agreement. He thought it wss a stronger loadstone than a bit of paper that had captured these Northern " rats."

Mr Allwright, in reply, said as far as that ho couldu't say. He know that Mr Swanson had been iv Parliament for years, and had the reputation of being one of the most unimpeachable men there, and Mr Swanson drew up the so-called agreement or compact. Ho (tho speaker) saw it and mad it, and to the bost of his recollection that bit of paper contained nothing more thau about this—All liberal measures would bo carried out. No chango iv the present educational system. Justice should bo done to Auckland in the appor tionment of tho loau. These, ho believed, wore each initialled by tho Premier, Mr Hall, and were tho contents as near as he could remember. They tried to thow the paper in the House, but could not; Mr Swanson had it in his pocket, and said if it couldu't bo shown iv nuy other way he would piu it to the speaker's chair. As for the Government ollcring thorn anything to go over he could not speak, but be knew that when they asked him to go over they did not oiler him anything.

Irish Relief Fund Com mittee.

A MEBTING of the Irish Famine Relief Fund Committoo was held at the Mayor's ofilce, City Council Buildings, yesterday afternoon. The following wore present: His Worship the Mayor of Auckland (in the chair) Captain Casey, Messrs J. M. Shera, J. Cosgrave, J. Thompson, J. Me- Kinstry, and VV. Eyre. The Mayor read several letters received, and also acknowledgments of drafts re ceived. He also laid on the tables a state ment of tho receipts and disbursements, which had been examined by Messrs Shera and Tole, and certified to as being correct. The statement showed that tho total amount raised in Auckland city ami country districts (irrespective of tho Thames) £1,686 9s lOd. Three remittances had been forwarded to the Lord Mayor of Dublin, the first being £1,150, second £400. and the third £116 14s 4il. The expense incurred in connection with the fund had been £19 15s Gd, or only v fraction more than one per cont. ou the whole amount. Mr Shera moved a vote of thanks to His Worship the Mayor, which was seconded by Mr McKinstry, and carried. The Mayor expressed thanks for the vote. On the motion of Mr Thompson, seconded by Mr Eyre, a vote of thauks was passed to Mr Tolo. Mr Tole briefly replied. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr Casey, it was agreed that the thanks of the meeting be given to the proprietors of the Evening Star and " New Zealand Herald " for gratuitously publishing the sub scription lists, giving donations, and render ing other assistance. The Mayor was appointed to sigu the miuutes of the present sitting.

The meeting then terminated

The following game may be hunted, shot, taken, or killed within the Provincial District of Auckland between the Ist May and 31st July :—Pheasants, Californian quail, and Australian quail.

When a woman has big feet she packs them in a pair of shoes three sizes to small and tries to feel happy, but when the feet are small she iucascs them ia the daintiest of slippers and—sticks them right out so all the world can see them.

The old story of Romulus and Remus being raised by a woif is outdone every day in Kentucky, where men are raised by mules, sometimes fatally.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN COItRESrONDBKT, GRAUAMSTOWN, this day. WINING NEWS. The New Whan people will effect a'juu tiorc in their winze wnh the riso an Satur day, and fchea s'n-rt crushing from tbe bottom level at the end of next week, when the pa.ss will be complete. They an; getting good stove still in the winze. There' is a want of water for nil de mands, through the actiou.ofjthc Council, in causing a stoppage alternately at the various batteries. Much annoyance is the result. The Upper Thames people are veiy indignant that the road works have been stopped by the Government after the Coun cil had tnken thfi matter in hand. They say that Tukukino would never attempt any obstruction but passionately sub mit, NAPIER, this day. THE NAPIER FIRE. In the inquest on thfi lire at the Com mercial Hotnl the jury returned this verdict: " That the building was burnt down under very suspicious circumstances, but that I evidence of the origin of the fire iloth not appear to the jury." The above verdict was not borne out by the evidence, and the general opinion fs that nothing suspicious was connected with the fire. [UNITED TRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, this day. THE CORPORATION BANK AC COUNT. At a special meeting of the City Council, I held List night, to consider a letter received from the manager of the Bauk of Nfew Zealand on the subject of brink account, it ' was resolved that the various banks be asked as to what terms they arc prepared to do the banking account of tho Cor poration, and what rate of interest they will give for the money now lying at call at tho Bauk of New Zealaud. MR O'NEILL'S PATENT. It is understood that Charles O'Neill, 0.X., has instituted proceedings against the Corporation of Wanganui, claiming £3,000 damages for infringing his patent, for caithencaa flagging. The ship Caroline, from London, ia at the heads. CIIRISTOHUIICII, this day. CIIRISTCIIURCII-AKAKOA RAIL WAY. A large and iulluential deputation repre senting every part of the county waited on the Railway Commission at Akaroa on Tuesday, when a number of gentlemen were examined re the railway from Christchurcb to Akaroa. On Monday and Tuesday 29,725 bags of grain were carried on tho Christchnreli section of the railway, and a nrmber had accumulated at various stations yesterday. TIMARU, this day, SHIPPING CaSE.

The case of Grubb v. Bruce, a claim by the master of the brigantine Nightingale against the owner for £88 for wages advanced io the men, and compensation for dismissal, occupied the Magistrate's Court yesterday aud to-day. The evidence shewed that Grubb was dismissed for disobedience o£ orders, in supplying the vessel with stores instead of allowing the owner to do to. The amount claimed for dismissal without notice was abandoned, together with another item, and judgment was given by consent for the balance. Henry Gardiner, landlord of the Sports man's Arms, Salt Water Creek, was prose cuted for supplying beer and brandy to drunken men, but the case broke down. DUNEDIN, this day. MR. G. B. BARTON. In banco this morning Mr Smith moved to strike oil the rolls Mr G. B. Barton for misappropriating monies received to pay Kirkman in London. The Judge reserved the matter for the Court of Appeal, ex pressing his opinion that the rule ought to be granted. A Sharebrokers' Association In being formed. INVEUCAKGILL, this day. INCREASED BANK INTEREST. It is understood that the Loan Societies throughout the colony in anticipation of the Property Tax, have decided to raise the rate of interest a half per cent. Major-General Davidson has almost com pletely recovered from his illness. Several changes have been nindo in the railway department with a view to retrench ment. J. T. Thompson lectured last night on " New Zealand, Past and Present," to a large audience.

Grammar School Governors.

The Board of Governors of the Aucklaud College and Grammar School met this morning, in the ottice, O'Conuell-strcet. Present : Messrs F. D. l*'enton, G. M. O'Rorkc, and Dr Campbell.

CHAIRMAN.—On the motion of Mr G. M. O'Rorkc, Dr Campbell was re-tlected Chairman.

School Furniture.— The plans of school furniture were submitted. — Mr Fcntou objected to tlieru, on the ground that they would do away with all chances of classification of (he pupils.—ln reply to a question, Mr Macrae said, that Mr Thompson, the new teacher from London, was of opinion that the style of desks sub mitted were very similar to those iv use in Christ's Hospital School; and were, if anything superior to them.—Mr Fenton suggested that the question of furniture be left over until the question ot classification was settled. lie moved a resolution to tbat effect. — In reply to Mr Fenton, Mr Macrae said the desks were to bo used in the largo room, and tho forms only in the class-room.—Mr Fenton said it appeared to him that the large room was to be kept as an ornament, and only to be used for the half-yearly mcetiugs and displays of that kind.—Mr Macrae said the ordinary examinations had commenced, and the large room would be required for twenty-threo hours next week. —Mr Feu ton said it appeared to him thut it would bo bettor to have the room properly fitted up aud tho ssats fixed. It was not advisable to have scats which could be shifted about. The desks proposed were utterly unavailable. They were too small, and the pupils could not write upon them. There should bo tables before the pupils in the class-room.—His Worship the Mayor moved as an amendment, "That the style ot forms be approved, and that a certain number he ordered." He could not see how the ordering of these desks could prejudice the question of classification.— After sonic further discussion, it was agreed that the consideration of the qaes tion be deferred for a week, a meeting to consider the matter to be held at the School.—Mr Fenton's resolution was with drawn, and Mr Peacock's amendment altered to that effect

LrjNCU Time.—Mr Macrae saidthat it was the opinion of live out of six of the boys that the time allowed at midday for lunch should be shortened from one hour and a-half to one hour, and that the school should be closed at 3.30 p.m., instead of 4 p.m., as was (he custom at the Girls' High School. The teachers and parents were also favour able to this change.—lt was agreed that the alteration should be made.

Gymnastic Materials. —It was decided that the gymnsslic apparatus should be re-erected by the Janitor.

Mr If enton, on behalf of Colonel Haultain, moved "tbat the names of the boys and the number of marks obtained by them bo pub lished after the examinations."—Seconded by Mr O'Rorkc, and agreed to. New Zealand Senate.—Mr Peacock moved, " That the Secretary be instructed to write to the Minister of Education cal ling attention again to the disparity of members on the senate of the Now Zealand University belonging to the Province of Auckland, and representing the stron" opinion of this Board that the three vacan" cics at present existing should bo filled by throe Auckland gentlemen." Mr Peacock said at present there was only one represen tative from Auckland, Mr Healo hnving gone homo. He saw uo reason why Auck land should not have an equal representation on the Senate with Southern districts.— Mr O'llorke said if the attention of the Auckland members in the House were called to the matter in;> mediate effect would bo given to it. It wonld be a much better way of having attention drawn to it than by writing.—The resolution was adopted after some discus sion.

'i he meeting then terminated,

; Lord Oranmore, examining Mr Bright's scheme for regenerating Ireland, shows that the cost of reclamation of the land will be £240,000,000, and £60,000,000 more must be advanced to enable the proprietary to carry on good cultivation, and asks:—lf the State fills its duties and advances this little sum, and whatever little trifle may be necessary to carry out Mr Bright's scheme for buying out landlords, what will be the {•rice of consols ?

Operations on Waimate.

(Br TELEcnurii). (FROM OUII OWN CORRESPOXDENT.) OEO, this day. THE PROJECTED MOVE. The Hon. Mr. Bryce is to meet Colonel Roberts on Friday, and the camps at Oto ■and Werokfno will be shifted immediately afterwards. J Ths Natives Dofy tho G-ovorn moat. There i 3 an amount of circumstaucc with out fact, about the Press Association tele" gram of April 24th, re the Waimate Plains" which was circulated to mislead those at a distance, and foster a mistaken sympathy The truth is that the natives have received direct orders from Tohn, to build a new settlement, on the portion of the Waimate Plains, which is not included on their reserve, and that they are now engaged in doing no in direct deli. ance of the Koyn.l Commission, and the Goi ■.'eminent. It is a mistake to say. that the native settlements are chiefly to seaward of tha road, With the sole exception of Paunokonui's natives the whole ot the natives have the settlement next the bush aud within the reserve lines. The "wives aud children" part of the telegram is clap. trap, and so is the "homes of their fore fathers." The natives ate engaged in an act of defiance and rebellion, and it was for tills reason Mr Parris interviewed tbe natives on Thursday last, and if he visited any of the older settlements the orders to remove were doubtless precipitated by the lawless net of the natives now engaged in building.

Hope of Manukau Lodge.

ANinterestingmeetirjg was held on Tuesday ui^htat Ouchungaby the Hope of Manukau Good Templar Lodge. The Masonic Hall wa=i well filled by a highly respectable and appreciative audience. The chair was taken by A. Whyte, Esq., who, in a neat speech introduced the business of the evening, ex. pressing his sympathy with the objects of the order, and his earnest desire to see the ■ cvi s of intemperance destroyed, During the evening several dees were rendered by the choir of the lodge in an excellent style and several favourite songs were given by gentlemen and lady members, in a superior manner to the usual amateur performances. The soncs "Let the Angela in, Mother," and "Happy be thy Dreams," "The Lover and the Bird," were deserving of ~ special commendation, and a character song of "Over the Hills to the Poor House," - was loudly encored. An excellent teetotal soug named, " Dont marry a Man if he Drinks " was well rendered, and gave the text of one of the speeches which followed. The recitation of " The Drunkard" was a ) powerful appeal to the audieuce not to put "an enemy into their months, to steal away' their brains." An address was given by Eev. S. Edcrer, 8.A., ia which he affirmed that the bad workmanship ,-md material dishonesty put in the Tiy Bridge causing the late dreadful disaster, which had rilled the world with horror, was' not more culpable than the conduct of those" ' who attempt to build up either a healthy body or a healthy community by placing alcoholic drinks in the category of food for the people. The Rev. Mr. Dunn, in a very able speech regretted the recent ■• division of the Lodge, and illustrated how much easier it Is to do harm than good by the following story : A carter with a team -> of four good horses was endeavouring to-■" pull a heavy load tip a sleep hill, he^ust -'. managed to get the load moved a few paces 5 at a lime, when a wag, who had been watching, brought out a lean donkey and hitched it onl behind the dray, and with one cut of his whip the donkey started and pulled horses and draydown the hill with .■ ease. Mr Dunn urged the friends of the Order not to act the part of the lean donkey, A youthful speaker, Mr Dean, gave an ex cellent address, congratulating- the Lodge ■■■ on its healthy and happy appearance on. this its seventh birth-day, it having gone , through the customary infantile complaints - the last being a new rash called the "Pride of Manakau." During an interval a plentiful supply of refreshments was banded rouud and fully appreciated aud enjoyed. The meeting closed by singing the National Anthem,

Outrages by British Troops.

SHAMEFUL CONDITION OF OUR ARMY. Early in October last Dr. W. H. Kussell, the famous "special correspondent," who tias for the last six mouths been employed, by the " Daily Telegraph," in Znlulund, wrote a letter to tbat journal, in which he made some extraordinary statements, rela tive to the conduct of the British troops out here. .They were described as being utterly and completely demoralised, a set of, mere brutes, perpetually plundering, Ecar'ed in the presence of the enemy, constantly drunk. aud wholly undisciplined. Dr. Russell signed the letter with his own name and boldly challenged contradiction. This, came soon enough. The Adjutant-General (Sir Charles Ellice), characterised the whole s-tory as an unwarrantable fabrication, and in support of his assertion, produced a tele gram to this effect from Sir Garnet Wolseleyy Dr. Kussell now returns to the charge.;, _..'He *" has collected a number of instances, and is prepared with corroborative evidence, and proposes a court of enquiry. Though temperate in the tone, Hie letter "sheets - home-, mapy very strange accusation*, ami Sir Gaviict may wish his first denial had 'been less emphatic. Here is a portion of the,indictment:—"Alongtheroad," saysDrv | Rupell, describing his tour through the districts invested by our soldiers : " I heard stories of a most extraordinary description. At Newcastle I was informed by a distin guished .soldier,, who lias., recently .boon , rewarded by his SoTcreign, for _his,,,, gallantry iv the war, that 'ho had never beeu in so much danger "throughout that war as.he was the other nipht in Utrecht, when the soldiers of the— th.Regiment .attacked theiiotel in which he was lodged, and c ma shod in tho windows with huge paviug stnues, because they were refused drink. He got out of bed, and crept under it to, escape, and was rolled over by a stone like a rabbit; and he then got his revolver, and called ;on the landlord to fire, and tho fellows went away.': On visiting Utrecht/ ~„ a large store with broken windows and": doors was pointed out to me as having been '•< 1 wrecked by the soldiers;' and the landlord of one of the hotels there described an attack on his prferaiaes 'as if they were undergoing a siege in due form." While he .. was at the same place, another officer'in" 'command1'- of; a regiment on' the! march i " adopted tho device of ordering a supply of spirits to be brought1 out on the veldt, so that the men who so desired might get druuk in the open out of sight. And they did in some degree, but not all unseen... . ..: The mess stores of Sir Garnet Wolseley's own personal stall' were stolen iv his own headquarter camp and tho wines and liquor drank by the men around him, At Pretoria he met an English gentleman, who is one of the principal merchants iv" South Africa, accompanied by his wife. The picture they drew of the state of things iv the town of Heidelberg filled him with indignation. " There was not," they said, "a single store in the town which had not b,een broken into and wrecked by the troops," and details were given of robberies small and great, from chickens up to the church clock. But tho lady's statement was still more painful, for she said " she was afraid of remaining in her house by herself, and she kuew of several who were thinking of leaving and going to the Coast" There wero officers present who admitted and deplored the existence of outrages "which they could not adequately1 punish as they could not turn out the few nien who committed them with ignominy from the service they disgraced, and they could not ilog them, as thoy were not before the onomy. At Middleburg some men of a party of one regiment passing through attacked the principal inn-keeper, knocked him down, tobk ten or twelve sovereigns out of his pocket, and beat him and his barman. They were not punished, because the officers promised thrrinnkecper compensation. I heard the man make the statement before the Administrator. I was present when Colonel Lanyon later on inspected the house of the same person, Mr Kotse, who is the most influential Boer in the place, after an attack upon it by the picket which had been detached from the adjoining camp to protect the town, and saw where the windows of the room in which his wife was in bed had been smashed, and heard him describe tho alarm of his family when the soldiers with drawn bayonets burst into his premises at night, and terrified his children out of their live?." The Prince of Wales and Duke of Cam bridge havo expressed their determination to t> aM +.h MP f,hars?es sifted to the bottom.

Masonic matters in Mexico do not seem to t>e ia a very happy condition Just now. General Teran, Governor of the State of Vcra Cruz, has been expelled the Craft by the Lodge dc Puebla, for having, on Juno 15th, caused nine persons to be shot, ami their bodies to be ignominiously buried in ft common ditch.' - ' '

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1880.



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