SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Hlfm watttt. ! Tnls Evening, G. 13 am a WATER-, To _ n , oriw horning, G.2S • UN SET.—This Evening, 5.40 ■" UN RISE.—To-Morrow Morning. G. 21 MOON'S AGE.—New -loon, 10th, 2.16 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Waitaki, s.?. Edio, from Wellin.ton Rotomahana, s.s., Underwood, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LAST evening. Glenelg, s.s., Farquhai. for Tauranga Rotoiti, s.s., Cocklield, for .Vlmn__arcl

TO-DAY

Foromahana, s s.. Underwood, fo? the South Waitaki, s.fl., Edio, for Whan-aroi Queen, schooner, Jones, for HoUianira Loch iJrr, barque, Murdoch, for London Earl Granville, barque, Campbell, for Lyttelton

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Rangitira, p.s., Harvey, from the South

DEPARTURES.

IMPORTS.

EXPORTS.

Rangatira, s.s. Harvey, for tho South

Perßangatira from South-60 hide-, 3 pack age..

Fer Rangatira for acuth-G packages sashes 127 packages sundries.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

John Bull, barque, from London: sailed Fab-

ruarv 10 City of Sydnoy, P.M. s.s., from San Francisco

April 12th Wolverine, H.M.8.. from Sydney Elinor Vernon, barque, irom New York; tailed

10th November City of quebec, barque, from Jiondon; sailed January 2 Camille, brig, from New York Clara ' largreaves, barque, from Newcastle. Loch Do--, barque, from London : s.ik-d Feb. 10. Mereia barque, from Loudou ; sailed Dee. 30 Syren, brie, from Sydney Borealis. brigantine. from Levuka Island Lily, briganiino, from Chatham Island F-lcrm. schooner, from the islands Edith, sohooner fro__i Tonga Sybil, schooner, from Tahiti Transit, schoonor, from Tahiti Caledonia , schooner, from 'lODga. Atotebnu, schooner, noin Rarotonga. ->r._wata, s.s., from I ho : oath. Monday. Bismarck, H.1.G.M.y., from Sydney Marion, schooner, from Norfolk Island. Coronet, schooner, from Marshall Group. Hello Brandon, schooner from Line Islands

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Loch Urr; Agate, to load Gisborne, Southern Ports, nnd Melbourne—

Rotomahana, 'Thursday Sydnoy— .rawatn, )3.h Russell—lona. every Monday; Arawata, Mon day Lyttelton—Earl Granvillo

Tahiti and Islands—Pirate, loading Tauranga—Glenelg, Monday For New Plymouth and Southern Ports —

Tairoa, Sunday Whangyrei—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays Waitaki, Thursday

EXPORTS.

Per Pirate, for Huahine, Society Islands:—2 cases aud 1 ar-caak wine, 0 ca:.es brandy, G5 cuscs Geneva, 3 cases and 5 ca_l;3 b'-ttled beer, ■1 qr-casks rum, -1 pa-jkages tobacco, 11 cases and bales cotton, I case huts, 1 caso retlnod spi-its, 0 bales Hescian, 5 cases drapery, 1 caso Karidlery, 3 casas jams, 61 pockets sugar, 30 cases salmon, 100 bags rico, -1 cases sardino?. li cases meats. 5 cases matches, 5 coils rope, 30 boxes soap, 1110 emp:y e.^sks, 4 doors, 2 packages sashes, lIS pieces dressed and 1,220 pieces undressed timber 250 tins biscuits. £00 tins Hour, 221 sacks potatoes 50 cases onions, S pieces bacon. 12 cheese. 3 kegs butter, 5 casts beer, 10 case k_:ooine, S boxe, tea, 1 case hosiery.

Per Rotomahana, for Poverty Buy : 1 hhd and 1 qr.-cask whi3ky, I bule paper. 12 mats and gunnies sugar, 70 sacks Hour, I boxes soap, 5 cas-s oranges, 1 bag oysters, 1 bag seed, 13 cases biscuits, S3 packages sundrie*. .Napier: lObjxes soap, 20 empties. 74 eases and packa_o3. Wel lington: IS trunks boots, 23 eai<B oysters, 1 case wine, 2 dogs, 8 cases and package*. Lyttelton : 6 bales leather, 7 cases. Dunedin: 1 parcel. Melbourne: 20 bags coffee, 200 sacis grass seed.

Inwauds Coastwise.—Throe Brothers, from Trynhena, with 50 tons firewood; Mana, from Tairua, with 25,000 feet timber and S hides. O' twards Coastwise.—Waitaki, for Whan garei; Three Brothers, for Tryphena; Adah, for 'i hames; -Mana, for Tairua. The Union Company's s.s. Hotomahana sailed for the South to-day with th« follow ing passengers :—For Gisborne—Mr Fox. For Napier—Messrs Mackav. J. Le-nard. Mclvor, Oliver (2), DrHarratty. For Wellington—Messrs T. Gerransand Egginton, Mrior Campbell, Mr and Miss McMahon, Mrs Smith. For Lyttelton— Bishop Selwyn. Bishop Cow.'o, Rev. Dr Maun-

sell. Rev. Dudley and son. Bey. C. M. Nelson, Messrs Rice. Upton, ¥. A. Twinamo, W. p. Pearson. For Dnnodin— Messrs Dunn, Jones,

Paul, A.

Austin. J. tcott, Waddel.

For Hobart

Town—Dr Freau. Mr and Mins Kelly. For Melbourno—Mrs Crawlsy and son, Mr and Mrs Atkinson, Mrs Derflam and companion, Mrand Mrs Duca. Mr acid Mra Tcoday and family, Mr Vanprout.

The English barqnoStraoathro, which loft this port oq the 27tb ultimo, arrived at Lyttelton yesterday, after a passage of eleven days, -■'he is to load up with grain at Lyttelton for London.

The B.s. Rotomahana returned from Russell to-day with 600 tons coal and two passengers— Messrs _C. Ford and J. Williams.

Cabtegraphic advlce-i report the arrival of tho IZevr Zealand -.hipping Company's ship Walk-to at London Irom Auckland prior to tho sth inst. .-lie left this port ou December 23. and the pas sage home thf reforo occupied about 100 days.

The schooner Pirato cleared at tho Customs to-day for Huahine, Sooloty Inlands, with a largo general cargo and tho fi>liowio_r pas seti:,-jis:—Me-srs J. ..uchana..), -V, ilusiaii, and .le. IJonaii. Tho vessel is expected to sail this cvsning.

The iTnion Company's s.-i. Waitaki arrived from Wellington, via Kast Coa=t, ca-1- this morning. Sho left Wellington on tho .IrJ, aad ft WW-^SMfiB.1 ]fflli!Spsou.^*_mrro, Morton; i.tll. Uowman, and two in tho steerage. Tho waitaki, as wo previously stated, ia to trade between 1 anranga. Anckland, Whangarei and inissoll. Sho made hor tat trip to Whangarei this morning.

Tho barquo I.__rl Glanvillc sailel this morning for j.yttelton, whero she i3 to load with grain lor London.

Tho barque Loch IJrr for London, with a full general cargo valued at ..33,000, took her depar ture this morning.

KAIPARA SHIPPING

Arrivals: April 1, schooner Marmion from A' ckland; -th, brigantine Look Out from Auek lanii.

l-acai-nras: April 2, Prince Alfred; 3rd -velsou; titb, Magellan Cloud, Helena, and Cclonis. for Soutnern ports; Wild Wave, tor f-jdney; Wellington for Melbourne,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

a„■ _ c _•_. „ Napirk, this dor. Arrived : Southern Cross, s.s,, from Wellmc ton. * "

Lyttei.tov., yesterday. Arrived: Stracathro,barque,*~ttra.__ucklaiid Prince Alfred and Mary King .'mm "Kaipara .ailed: Marie, barque, for Capetown.

Poet Chaimers, ve3t3rday. Arrived- Bella Mary, barque, -from Hobart Town; Palace, burque, from l ort hiephen

~, , Tauban-ga, this day. Tho s.s. Glenelg arrived rrom Auckland at 7.30 a.m, to-day.

. . , _ , _ NE-80N. this day. Arrived: Wanaka from Now Pljmou.h at 5.30 cm, to-day.

, , „. Whangarei. this day. 'Ilies.B. Argyio left for Auckland atß am to day. Arrived : Rotoiti from Auckland at t)n.m

COMMERCIAL.

Kvesino Stab Offlce, Thursday, iv r Geo. Sibbin oll'ered fourteen allotments for sale at his Mart to-day, but only threo were sold, which brought respectively '£17, £15 10s acd £11. There was a good attendance, and many were disposed to buy; but thero wore difficulties in the way of sale, viz.: the large amount of money to be expended on the allot ments by purchasers without a prospect of return for the outlay, and the subjecting of the leases to the City Surveyor lor his approval.

BIRTH.

-.-cm-.-,-., vi a uauKiiiur. — rvapier papers I'lease capy.

DEATHS.

MACANLEY.—On April S. ISSO. at her lato resi dence, Jermyn-street, Auckland, N '/.., Kanny Sophia, beloved wife of James Macaulcy aged 29 years.

The funeral will tako plaro to-morrow (. rl day), at 3 p.m. Friends pleaso accent this invitation.

McRKYNOLDS.-On April 7, at Onehunga, Ann Me.Koynolda; aged SO years. Tho funeral will leave her Into resldooco on Friday, tho Oth instant, at 3 o'clock. Friends pleaso 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.

THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1880.

*T_r the c~o.-o that lacks a_..i..tancc, For the wrong that noeds reslstonc-, For the luturo ia the distance,

Aud the good th_t.,wa can da.

However pressing tlio fanancial difli culties of the Colony may be, anil whatever demands ' upon the time and attention of the Assembly the Govern ment may feel compelled to make during the approaching session, tho country will not be content unless the .Native Land Court Act is amended, and the great question of the alienation of native lands is satisfactorily settled. Since the fearfully and wonderfully made Act of 1873, the ombodimentof the spirit of Sir D. McLean's sinuous policy, beyond partial amendments, amounting to little more than tem porary anodynes, session after session has passed,and honorable members have returned to their domestic felicities with their honorariums in their pockets, but leaving no workable Native Land Act on the rolls of Parliament. Mr Whit aker's bill represented the one serious attempt to deal with the question, and ' was instantly made the subjoct of acrid party warfare. Clause after clause was attacked on the second reading, few members thinking it worth their while, or having sufficient knowledge, to ad dress themselves to the great principles involved. Indeed, one of the longest speeches against the bill was almost entirely confined to reviling clauses which this speaker did not know were merely continuances of the existing law, so that the rejection of the bill left

these provisions, which were so o bj ection able, just as they were. Now 'we are quite certain that the country will tolerate such proceedings no longer. The constituencies will not be content

that the interests of the country shall be again sacrificed to tho exigencies of party conflicts, which, as applied to this question, can mean little other than personal aggrandisement, or the gratification of private ambition.

What the plan of the Cabinet may be, wc do not know, nor are wc aware that any individual member of tlie Cabinet has disclosed his views on this vital question since the accession of this

i Government to office. Judging from the antecedent declarations of the i several Ministers, we fancy that their sentiments cannot bo entirely iv unison as to the principles of regulating deal ings with native lands, but doubtless any measure ou this subject brought down by them, will be the bill of tho Cabinet, And a bill there must be. Wo av.e thus early in calling public at tention to this question, because the immense importance of its beneficial settlement .requires that the bill should ibe brought in at the commencement of the session. It would be intolerable if | the legislation on native lands is defer

reel until members are wearied with long financial debates, or their tempers affected by an accidental reduction' of their honorarium. And moro than thai, there must bo no party conflicts over this matter. The Government if they feel at all strong may be tempted lo make the question a Ministerial one, and to demand the passing of their bill as a proof of confidence. We cannot too strongly deprecate such a proceed ing. Great though the temptation may be, it must bo resisted. Let them introduce their bill, and announce at the sante time that they are prepared to take tho House into their confidence; and adopt altera tions even in principle, if after argument, they are led to believe that such alteration would be beneficial, or even may be beneficial. And, us judi cious bottleholders, we tell the indepen dent members that the country will not tolerate further party conflicts, purely as such, on this groat question. The interests involved are too important, and the necessity of settling them too pressing to allow the constituencies to view with indifference wanton attacks for mere purposes of obstruction. If the principles of tlie bill turn out to be unacceptable, members will be perfectly justified, indeed, it will be their duty, to introduce better principles, and the Government having declared their wil lingness to consider such alterations and adopt them if found advisable, tho process will be easy. Hut the parties must play their games of lawn tennis on other questions.

We avoid, at present, referring to tho principles on which this measure should ho founded—men's mind., vary so'fund amentally on tlio matter,and the aspects presented aro so various, and the in terests involved are so conflicting, that any arrangement, except by a system of compromise, is well-nigh impossible. Nobody must drive his nail homo, but must leavo somo of it protruding for liis neighbour to hang his hat upon. And it is not at all unlikely, that the final settlement will be one which will take tlio form of two or more plans working concurrently, and selected for each caso at tho option of the persons interested. If tho deliberations of tho Assembly should develop themselves into some such plan as here indicated, the experience of a year would most likely demonstrate, which plan would be preferable. It might thou be further elaborated, if necessary. Hut xvhatever the plan proposed may lie, and whatever system may be advanced in addition, or in antagonism, we cull upon tho Government to forgot pride of place, and wo cull upou the independent members openly and without reserve, and at tlie earliest opportunity, to declare, that tlio new law for regulating the alienation of native lands shall be an open ipicstion. We feel certain that any member who imperils tlio settlement of this mutter by oppo sition for other objects than the honest improvement of tlie bill will do a great wrong to tho North Island, and will

act in tlelianco ol' tin- universal dosiro of tho peoplo that tho law alluding this most important question .shall bo placed on a better footing.

AS wc anticipated, our cablegrams to-day state that the county elections arc not going so favourably to the Liberals as those in the boroughs did. Still tho parly has such a lead that the decision in their favour is nut likely to be reverse!. Mr Gladstone's election for Midlothian, -iter his ret urn for Leeds, is exactly on ail lnurs with the retutu of Sir George Crey lor Christchurch last year. Notwithstanding the Duke oi' Ijuecleitch's iulluenco and faggot, votes the enrctf .6! in. ' roV "* :rii-"'"«.l>ufi.y sea..' As the Marquis of llartinglon, already returned for Radnor, is attempting to snatch another county scat from the Conservatives, the elections will furnish two very striking instances of the usages of the English parliament, in a question upon which the New Zealand parliament has given two ridiculously opposite decisions.

We understand that Sir George Grey will probably address a public meeting iv the Theatre before going South, in iC spunsß fo invitations to address meetings at Christchurch and luvcrcargill. Mr Speight is expected to address the 'electors of City East on Wednesday next.

We may state, for the information of dog-owners, that the police are about to make a raid upou eollarless dog... We would recommend those who desire"to retain possesion of their canine pets to pay the license fee of 5s and have them registered.

The Pride of Manukau Lodge, No 3, N.Z.G.T., has resolved to give a series of entertainments for the people iv the Masonic Hail, Onehunga, at a low rate of admission. The fust of the series will come off about the end of this month on a day to be an nounced. The residents of Onehuuga, will derive much gratification from so pleasant a mode of enlivening the long winter even-

We are glad to learn that the New Zea land Prudential Insurance Society is at length in a position to retrieve i_s good name and position amongst Socioties. By tho indefatigable exertions of Mr W. S. Leers, the newly-elected secretary, the affairs of the Society have been thoroughly investigated, aud substantial guarantees obtained for the present and future liabili ties of the Society by tlie newly-appointed committee. Mr Leers has, further, secured the services, as Inspector, of Mr Baker, who has the most intimate practical know ledge of Prudential Life Insurance business, ! having had the management, at the Head Office in Wellington, of the Govern ment Industrial Branch. We undei stand that already signs of re stored public confidence in tho stab'lity of the Society are beiug daily received, and that new members are rapidly coming iv, whilst old ones, who bad been for some time wavering, have now fully returned to their allegiance. We trust that a few months under the new management will r-ee the Society in a thoroughly nourishing aud sat isfactory condition.

Bishop Selwyn preached an excellent sermon last evening in St. Matthew's Church to a largo congregation, fiom St. John, c. 20, v. 20, "Then were the Disciples glad when they saw the Lord." Tlie Bishop's exposition of his text was clear and eloquent. He spoke of the Gospel narratives as models of simplicity, yot striking in that simplicity. There were particular passages which showed to the dili gent reader that they proceeded from oue who had been au eye wituess of the fulfil ment of prophecy and tho completion of the work of Christ. The Bishop then proceeded to touch upon the principal incidents in Christ's life, and especially towards its solemn close. Ho also spoke of death, of which people generally have a natural dread. But the true Christian who relied upon the infinite mercy of God need not fear death. He concluded by exhorting his hearers to remember that the true Christian should, in the presence ot death, bo prepared for tlie inexpressible happiness which would certainly follow a life of duty, a life passed I iv the fear and love of God. i

Members of the New Zealand Regiment of Artillery will meet at Mount Eden limine ou Saturday afternoon to firo first com petition for belt under tho .supervision of Captaiu Payne, ollicer in command.

The entertainment for the bano.it of Tom Williams was fairly patronised. The- pro gramme was faithfully carried out. and the "City West sketch" and the "Divorce" farce, elieitful roars of laughter. Several capital songs were sung.

Tlie Wild Beast Show" in Wellesley street continues to attract numbers of visitors. The show will be open every day during the present week.

The spontaneous combustion of a quantity of silk, forming part or ihe cargo mi board lof the steamship Mosel, is reported. A chemical investigation showed that more than three-fourths of tlie fabric consisted of fatty oils, colouring matter, and oxitl of iron, these substances having apparently been used to give weight and body to the silk. A very large percentage of mysterious con flagrations may lie set down as taking their origin in oil rags, and this silk appears to have been but little better. Neither silk nor wool is very combustible per se, but in grease they both offer lo the air a large surface of oxygen-absorbing material.

It is reported that tbe Government are preparing a Representation Bill for next Ne-,.,00. The basis is not stated, but pro bably representation according to popula tion, with some concessions in favour of country districts, will be accepted as ihe Kuidiug principle. The bill will involve nn entire change in the electorates, and a r.-distribution of seats. A grand concert of sacred and secular music, will be yiven to-morrow evening (Friday) in the Alexandra-street school room, by tho members of the Auckland Tonic Sol Fa Union. The Bishop of anckland, Bishop Selwyn, the Rev. Dr. Maunsell, Rev. (J. M. Nelson and Rev. I!. T. Dudley, and Messrs. Rice a*id Upton left iv the steamer Rotomahana t;ii>-' afternoon, to attend the General Synod of the Anglican Church at Christchurcli. We understand that a very inttre t'ng ceremony took place on Aionday last—F.aat oi the A.uuunciation of the Blessed Vir-.i i Mary— at St. Mary's Church, Ponsonby. There were eleven received as aspirants as " Children of Mary " on the occasion. His Grace Archbishop Steins assisted by Father Walter McDonald, officiated, and delivered a very toucliitiir and oppropriate 'discourse, adapted lo the capacities of the children. The proceedings closed with tho Benedic tion of the Blessed Sacrament. The Registrars under the new Electoral laws has found great indifference in the matter of registration. They arc, however, doing their best to make the rolls complete, so far as tho information can be gleaned from land-tax returns, jury lists, rats rolls, and other sources of information. Mr Seaman, tho Registrar for Waitemata, only received twenty applications for registration, but tie has put 300 names of property-owners in the district on. The rolls which are to be completed in May, will therefore, bs tolerably complete, except in the case of lodgers, who arc entitled to claim under the residential franchise. We would again remind them that if they desire to obtain their electoral rights they should make ap plication at once to the Registrar in whose district they reside. Mr Cotter, of High street, is the Registrar for the City and Suburban Electorates. Forms of applica tion may be obtained at this ollice. Mr Koran's minstrels will make thoir fust appearance to-morrow evening in tho Devonport Hall, at eight o'clock. The suc cessful programme of Saturday will he re peated. Tbo "Little Wonder," will sing several of his popular songs. The one-legcd gymnast will perform his extraordinary aerial feats. Messrs. O'llare, Love and other vocalists, will warble freely, and by particular request, the " Row in City West," will be repeated for the fourth time. Tbo Farce, "Divorce," will follow, in which llcttie, and Messrs Mettam and Love, will shine. Altogether an amusing entertainment may be anticipated.

A contemporary thus ruminates on the temperance question:—" Just by way of a change, how would it answer for liquor dealers to be allowed to sell without a license, but .subjected to a heavy penalty in case they sell to an individual who has not obtained a license to buy Hi[iior '.' Why is it that ultra temperance men do not seek to place the buyer as well as the seller of liquor under legal conditions V If it is wrong to sell it, it is wrong to buy, and tho man who drinks at an hotol should, in justice, bo subject to a penalty equal to that hinging over tho head of him who oilers liquor for salo." Mr Gregory Waller was elected to the ollicc ol' Trustee of the Epsom Highway Hoard, on Tuesday last, iv the place of the late Mr Win. Oalbruith. v'Anotho** accident has befallen tho boiler ot the Custom-, launch, but this also was not attended with any serious consequence to the lives of those concerned. The launch returned from a trip to Tiritiri shortly before dusk last evening, and about n quarter of au hour after she reached the wharf the crown uf tlie boiler 101 l in. It is supposed the accident was owing to there being no water in the boiler, but wo are unable to say. as great leticenee is preserved on the subject. Bishop Cowie begs to acknowledge the receipt of a National Bank note for £50 from an anonymous donor, for tho "Home and Mel_ne.si.iii Mission."." A really excellent concert was held in the Otahuhu Public Hall last evening in aid ol" the funds uf tin- Catholic Church ot llio district. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience. The accompani ments- of the various songs wero played by the Misses Me.Nnltv, Holt.-n. Little, Mulloy, and Mr A. Monday ; Mr Hatchclor accompanying on the piccullo. Mr O. C. Mi'i'i.-e conducted. The following pro- Ouadrille," Misses Boftoii and Hyan';'song, '• Mrenmland," Mrs Cronin ; song, " Mrs Window's Soothing Syrup," Mr B.itchelor; sung, "Sweet Spirit Hear Mv Prayer," Mrs Mcllruy; song, "Death of Nelson," Mr Parish ; song, "My Own .New-Zealand Home, ' Mis- Foley ; sung, " Castles in the Air," Mr Littlewood ; song, Mis. Dam; song, "Out in the Green Fields Love," Mr Littlewood; solo (piano) "Italy," Miss Bolton ; " soug, " Thou art so Near," Miss Milgiew ; i-o'ig, Mr Hatchclor ; sung, "Oh <^ive Me Hack Those Eariy Flowers,'' Miss Moron; duel, " Gathering Flowers,"Misses Folcv ami Frost ; song, ' " .Strangers Vet," Mr Parish ; song, " My Heart's Best Love," Miss Frost; song, "The Hungry Man'" Mr Littlewood; song, "The Wishing Cap," Miss Dam; sung, "You Know What I know," Mr Littlewood. A dance followed the concert.

A misprint occurred in our paragraph yesterday referring to proxies for"' the Mutual I'roviilent Society's election. Members iv Auckland who are anxious to secure that Ihe New Zealand interests shall be protected ought to send their proxies to Mr 1). B. Cruickshank, or Mr Henry (iillillan. The St. Matthew Sunday-school choir will have their practice this Thursday even ing instead of Friday, f Mr S. Tunhetoka, Minister of Police at Tonga, accompanied by Key. S. W. Baker, Tongar. missionary, paid a visit to the Police Court 10-day, in order to witness the milliner in which the business was con ducted. Hoth gentlemen were accommo dated with seals on the Bench beside Mr B.'irstow, and Mr Tunhetoka appeared to take considerable interest in the various cases which came before the Court. To the Editor: Sir,—For some month past our Maori fellow subjects have been loudly complaining, at their runaiigcs of tlie violation of the Treaty of Waitaugi by the Government, reports of which have appeared in your journal. Can you inform me why no Maori juries have been sum moned to the present criminal sittings of the Supreme Court, at which certain Maories

ire to be tried for a forcible entry on the and ; or, how much longer the scaudel or peril of our community is to continue ? Tho Maories are eutitled to the same rights as ourselves, one of the most valuable of which is, that of being tried when accused of au oll_nc_, by an indifferent (unbiassed) judge and jury. Our people have little or no knowledge of the language, laws, cus toms, usages, habits of thought, or state of feeling of the Maoris. In March, 1848, Dr. Phillimore, of Doctors Commons, the highest authority in England on Inter national Law, gave a lengthy and exhaus tive opinion respecting the Treaty, from which 1 give the following extract, as it may interest such of your readers as love fair play and justice :—" In my judgment, the claim of the British nation to the sovereignity over tho Islands of New Zea land rests on compact, that is, on a treaty inscribed on a code of tho public law, which was execuleil at Waitangi, on the 6th February, 18.0."—I am, o_e, IsoNO MIST. Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital, for the week ending Saturday, April 3rd ISSO. hoiniiined last return, 98 ; admitted since, 22 ; discharged, 17; died, 1; remaining, 102; males, 85; females, 17. Arrangement of cases: Zymotic, 2S ; constitutional, S ; focal, Ll; developmental, 13 ; violent. 9. Cue death occurred, viz :-1-.1.., male,' aged ;.Syrs , on March •-llth, of hea.it disease. Thanks arc returned to the Mayor and Council for a number of uewspapeis, to Mr Waller for a basket of figs, to Mrs oheath for parcel of old linen and magazines

One night, at a London Club, some Americans were boasting about their inven tions ami the wonderful machines to lie found in the States. One of them told of the well-known machine, which, a live pig being introduced at one end, turns out the animal into sausages at tho other. Au Irish-

man, who was not going tohavo tho Yankee riding roughshod over 'every other nation, tinned on them and said, " Bedad, wo'vo got tlio same machine in Ireland, only ours is more perfect, sure, for if you don't like tho sausages you can put them back into the machine, and by reversing tlie action they'll come out a live pig agin where be went in."

A Sanitary Axiom.—That the smaller a pipe is, tlie better it is for sanitary pur poses. It is not largeness that constitutes a dram, but its actions and usefulness. Tbe perfect drain is one that the tilth runs

throngh; the contra is ono it settles in, becoming therefore an elongated cesspool. I subscribe,—Yours, &c, "Eoetiie Good

that we Can Do."

Ladies dresses are to bo extensively trimmed this seas on. We notice a great dis play of Buttons, Trimmings, and Fringes at T. Mc,Wasters, Queen-street.—[Advt.]

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[REUTEK'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

English Produce Markets

LONDON,

April 6.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company report under date, Lon don. April Cth :—" Wool : There has been i considerable private enquiries, but holdeis 1 demand higher rates. Up to date 250,000 | bales have arrived. Tallow, ciicap; best j mutton is quoted at 35s ; beat beef, 34s per 1 cwt. Wheat market is quiet; weather favourable for crops here; Adelaide is worth 58s per 49Glbs; New Zealand worth SG~ per 4%'lbs. Leather market easier ; best sides 11.Ul per lb

LONDON,

April 6,

Money Wigram's steamship Kent arrived at Plymouth to-day from Australia.

Liberal Elections in tlie

Counties LONDON.

April 7.

The election returns so far show that the Liberals have gained 67 seats which were held in last Parliament by Conservatives, live seats having been won since the fifth instant. Tho Liberals are, however, being less successful iv the counties.

Mr. Parnell Re-Elected

Mr Parnell, Home Ruler, who represented County Meath in the last House, has beeu elected for Cork.

LONDON.

April o'. Arrived : Waikato, from Auckland, lef December 23rd.

Cliina and Russia ST. PETERSBURG.

April 7. An official denial has been given to the report which recently gained currency to tho cll'cct that China had shown open hos tility toward Russia by despatching troops across the river Anioor, and that the latter hail committed acts of agression towards the inhabitants of 'vuldja.

3-laliomed. Jan Not Dead

BOMUAY

April 7.

The reported death of Mahomed Jan leader of the Afghan tribes gat Ghuznoc, i denied.

Resignation of Bismarck. BERLIN.

April G,

The Federal Council has rejected Prince Bismarck's Stamp Duties, and in conse ijueiice of tlie action taken Prince Bismarcli has resigned. It is, however, probable thai the Council will re-consider its resolution.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUT KK'S SPECIAL CAR LEO RAMS,

MELI.OUR_.I-,

Wednesday. The Hon. Duncan Gillies, Commissioner of Railway, in reply to a deputation, said that, tho halaucc of the railway loan would lie lloated in two mouths time.

Action for Contempt of

Court

The application which was made in banco against Mr David 'Symo, proprietor ol tbe Melbourne "Age," for commenting on an article for li boi while still nub judicc, has been discharged. Tho defendant regretting having made the comments, ami paying all

costs.

Obituary—Mr Menzics, hotelkeepcr. Powers of Legislative

Council SYDNEY.

Thursday. In the Legislative Assembly, last night, a bill to define the powers of the Legislative Council was read a second time. Sir Henry Parkcs, Premier, stated he would proceed no further with the bill until a similar measure which had been introduced iv the Upper House had been dealt with.

More _New Zealand Awards,

The following Exhibition awards arc announced : — Furniture . Mr Seufcrt, of Auckland, specially commended, first class ; Large and Townley, Napier, aud Carl Geters, Wellington, second class ; Guthrie and Larnach, Dunedin, Nicholson, Wellington, thiid class; Burt, of Dunedin, first class. Award to Burt for gasaliors ; jug, Meyers., oi Wellington; Guthrie and Lamach, for hall door, second class. Awards Greenfield and Stewart, for roan lie shelf; Rally, Ewing, and Stewart, all of Wellington, for doors ; and Sandstein, of Christchurch, for cpergcage. Third class award to Scott ior stoves ; Child and White, of Christchurch, for cane work.

Arrival of tlie Hero. Arrived : Hero, from Aucklaud, yostor day.

THEATRE ROYAL.-"ZIP."

Mil and Mrs Hewitt, having made a most successful tour in the South, will give to night tor the first time in Auckland, their exquisite drawing-room operetta of "Zip," associated with high-class music and bur le-i|iieacling. Mr and Mrs ITewott's most amusing sketches, songs, ami music have re ceived very flattering notices from the Aus tralasian press. Persons who have read the programme of "Zip" will be in a measure prepared for (he reality by its foreshadow ing-, for iv the words of Campbell, "Com ing events cast their shadows before." The entertainment will comprise three parts, the first will be musical ami narrative, full of pith and humour. Tho second part includes original sketches, written especially for Mr Ucwctt, such as " A Husband in Clover" "A Happy Pair," "All Alone," "For Better or Worse," and "The Missing King." The finale will consist of an as tounding feat of second sight, which ever creates immense sensation. "Zip" encir cles many charms, and nut tho least among I those arc the splendid solos and piauo sclec« ! tions.

AUCKLAND SKATING CLUB.

The annual meeting of tho above institu tion was held last evening nt the Choral Hall, for the purpose of electing officers tor the ensuing season, and the transaction of general business. The time, however was not taken up by business alone ; in fact the

niijor portion ot the evening was devoted to pleasure. The proceedings commenced soon aftor 7.30, when numerous tinkers began their graceful evolutions ou the spacious lloor ot the hall, to the inspir ing strains of Mr Impey's Band. It is only just to remark that the latter, though fewer in number than usual, owing to the ab sence of some of their members at a ball performed their part well, aud discoursed excellent music. Rinking was vigorously kept up in spite of the heated slate of the atmosphere ,- and though the members of the club have had very little practice dur ing the last six months there were some very creditable exhibitions of the art of skating, and very fow falls. Numerous spectators occupied the seats round the rink which, it is needless to remark, presented a very gay and animated appearance. If wo might hazard a remark ou the subject of wheel-skating, we should suggest that the motion of the rinkcrs be not entirely in one direction. During the whole of last evening, what is technically known as "positive" motion prevailed, which cannot fail to have an inimical result both ou the skates, and on the proficiency of the linkers. In London aud other places we believe it is the custom for tlio direction to be changed every hnlf hour or so, the signal for the change behi" the ringing of a hell. Athm past nine the business portion of the m ting com noticed. Mrs Whiiakcr was 1; lanimonsly •c-clected President for (he l'.ur.h time. Mrs Clark was re-elected Hon ,r.-iry Secre tary and Treasurer by acclamation. This lady has been a most, indefatigable worker in the interests of tho Club over since its

ormation. Tho following ladies and gentle1' nen were elected to serve on the committee luring tlie approaching season : --Mestlames saacs, J. M. Shora, A. K. Taylor, Cham lerlin ; Messrs ,1. M. Clark, A. Clark, Mac -eciinio, A. IC. Taylor, Shera, and Ross.

It was stated, for the information of present and intending members, that the season will commence on tlie first Wednesday in May, when their tickets will be in readiness. At the conclusion of the business, which did not occupy many minutes-, dancing began, and it was kept up with great spirit. The following particulars of tin's admirably conducted and deservedly popular institution ~ ill he of interest. The season which terminated with a grand ball in September fast, was so great a success that a wish was universally expressed for tlie Club to be vigorously supported during the present year. There wero about 140 member., most of whom will no doubt again take tickets, anil there is a gratifying promise of a considerable increase in the number. The financial position of the Club is satisfactory. j

TELEGRAPHIC.

(I'-nOM oun own courespondent.)

HAMILTON, this day,

Pleuro-pneumonia lias broken out in Mr Burkes and Mr McNichol's herds, at Te Awamutu and Paterangi. The settlers are anxious. The Cattle Inspector—Mr Kunci man—is blamed in the " Waikato Times," to-day, for laxity and trusting too much to other people for information.

GBAHAMSTOWN, this day. The Waitekauri tributers have loOozs. The New Whau is looking slightly im proved in si-king.

__ Work has beeu started to the Sons of Freedom pass and levels in readi ness to commence a low level d.iving and rising on the reef. They intend to keep ten bead going at the Alburnia, a new mill, when that company ate ready. The old Golden Crown mine about to be reworked by a new company ot 5,000 5s shares whicn are being eagerly taken up here. The proprietors are obtaining good payable quart- irom the sinking of the winze on the foootwell of No. 1 reef from the battery to the 100 feet level, which will open up a considerable block of ground, and feel satisfied that the prospects of the mine with a hope of good returns being speedily obtained. The mine is being forwarded with every facility for economical aud vigorous working, thus enabling work to be carried on under favourable circum stances, with overy probability of the new Golden Crown being again oiie of the fore most gold producing mines ou the [Thame..

(I'ER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, Wednesday.

The Taranaki races : The following amounts have been paid to the owner, of the winning horses :-—J. George, £215 ;S. llorsfall, £100 ; J. 1). Powdrell, £90 ; W. Davis. £80; T. Rowc, £75; R. Mclvor, £50 ; W. I). Gibson, £45 ; Baird, £30 ; small sums of £7. The total was £717.

WELLINGTON, Wednesday.

MEETING OF PAULIAMEET.

It is probable that Parliament will be called together for despatch of business on tho 20' th May.

In accordance with the recommendation contained in the ad interim report of the Native Commission, Mr Pariss has been instructed to proceed at once with the survey of the reserve awarded to Hone I'ilianir., and also to cut the front survey line of the reserve alloted to the Ngatiru auui tribe. The Government have received telegrams to-day to the effect that lie has made a commencement of his work.JJ

Mr Henry Kirk, clerk, who was re ported missing, turned up all right at Oliincmutu.

Au inquiry, instigated by John Iloughlan, was held to-d.y, touching the conduct of Mr Whitelaw, Superintendent "of the Asylum. Counter-charges have been laid by the latter. Proceedings were private.

This day. CHARGES AGAINST AN ASYLUM

SUPERINTENDANT.

It is understood that the charges made against Mr. Wliitclaw, superintendant of the Asylum aud an attendant are principally that several breaches of discipline, were allowed to pass uunoticed by him, and that about two mouths ago, he asked a patient named Buchanan to goto work and on bis refusing, it is alleged that Mr Whitelaw knocked him down, and afterwards had him locked up for five aud a-balf days, and fud ou bicad and water, and it is furtheralleged that during the visit of several gentlemen Buchanan was shifted from place to place in order to prevent his having an opportunity to complain.

l'he charge of rape against Longhurst is still proceeding, aud not likely to conclude before this evening.)

DEATH OF A MAORI PRISONER

Oue ot the Maori prisoners, named Tanui Railni, died at Mount Cook gaol this morning. An inquest is now being held. A MOTION TO RELEASE MAORI

PRISONERS

Mr Travers, solicitor, makes application this afternoon at the Supreme Court, in Chambers, for a writ of habeas corpus to enable him to bring up from Dunedin the Maori prisoner Miuara Partta, and dis charge him, as it is alleged he is no longer legally in custody. This is a test case in connection with the whole of the native

prisoner

At an inquest on the native who died this tnoniin__.a verdict of ' .Natural causes "

CIIIiI.STCIIUI.CII, Wednesday

EDUCATION CON KEREN CF

At the Education Conference re-assomb liii-r yesterday.rcsolutious were made to tlie effect that no holidays during the year be defined. The Board of Education to allot the holidays. "That it is expedient for any member ot school committee lo be at the same time a member of the Board of Edu cation." "Thatin the opinion of this meeting bonuses should be gratitnd for five years." "That it. ishiglilydesirablo that the constitu tion of tho Board of Education should be altered, the members thereof to be repre sentatives of a locality." "It is desirable for the purpose of returning members of the Board that the country be divided into elec toral districts, co-equal with the electoral districts of tho Crown, each electoral dis trict to return a proportionate number of members." "That it is the opinion of this meeting that the Board of Education should appoint a general auditor." " That the com pulsory clauses of the Act be a permanent obligation unless the Committee enforce them." In a conversational discussion, the opinion was generally expressed that tlie Hoard of Education conducted its meetings too much in Committee. The public shouVd know the wholo proceedings.

This Day. Floiverr, who escaped from custody last winter, appeared before the Magistrate's Court tins morning, charged with cattle stealing.

Iv the Lyttelton Orphanage there arc now two boys and forty girls.

OUTRIGGER RACE,

A two mile stump outrigger raco took place at U'akariri yesterday, between Perrins, of Kaiapoi, and Taylor, of Lyttelton. It was won by the latter. Another match takes place next week. About 800 peoplo attended the sports at Suniiyside Asylum yesterday.

NARROW ESCAPE PROM FIRE,

The constable ou the beat early yester day morning discovered chips and shavings on lire iv Clark's cooperage, Tnam-strccL He got iv through the window, aud ex tuiguished the flames before any damage was douc. A lire had been used in the lower cooperage during the day, but was thought to he quite out before elositi" 'at G p.m.

RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

A railway porter, whilcshuutiug a, carriage at lleathcoto station yesterday, was thrown violently to the ground through a rope attached to the engine parting. He had Jus arm fractured.

At a committee meeting of the Canter. bury Coursing Club jesceiday, ivlr Curru thers, of Melbourne, was selected jud»o.

DUNEDIN, Wednesday

EDUCATION STATISTICS,

Ihe Education Board's annual report shows that during the last quarter of 1S7!) the attendance was 1)194 boys and 9500 girls. At the close of LS7S there were LSI schools in operation under the Board, employing 334 teachers, 161 schoolmasters, 72 school, mistresses, and teachers of sewing 32 Male pupil teachers, (Jl ; females, ditto.' Ihe number of children attending the pub lic school;, for the year shows an increase iv the average attendance of 12(h) on that ot last year, the incr.a.e in the number of children who attended at all was 2379.

This day. EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE BURNED.

By a lire which occured List evening, an eight-roomed house in George-street" be. longing to John Adams was destroyed. The only person in the house at the time, was a young girlservcnt, tho lire originated in this girl's bedroom, but she says she was in tlie room after half-pa st two in the after noon. Jt was inured in the Stan Jaid for £250, aud in the Northern tor .t'SOO.

Tiie Wai mate Plains

L- NIT ED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

(BY TELEGRAPH)

HAWERA, this day. THE COMMISSIONERS AND NATIVE

RESERVES,

Mr Parris witli chief surveyors and others have gone over to Waimate Plains With a view to deciding the boundaries of native reserves, as natives will not name what por tioiis they wishrese.ved A good deal» judgment, Ims to be exercised in d.fiuiu the boundaries between the races.

Ihe most remarkable of recent opinions concerning divorce (by a woman of course) - Divorce is all very well in its wav bit I preier widowhood—it's surer."

Oddfellowship in Auckland.

DEDICATION OF A LODGE-ROOM,

THE win" which has been recently added to the northern side of the Lome Street Hall was opened yesterday evcuiug in 'accordance with the impressive ritual of the Order, and in the pre sence of a number of lady and gentle men visitors. The addition consist, of a handsomely finished Lodge-room fifty feet long, seventeen feet wide, and fifteen feet high, aud a waiting room twelve feet by seventeen feet, as well as a room for the use of the Secretary and Treasurer. The ceremony of dedication was commenced about half-past six o'clock. The brethren of the lodge with the provincial oflxcors, iormed iv order of procession in the main hall, aud then at an appointed signal marched up the spacious staircase to the lodge room, which they entered under the crossed swords of the Guardians. The pro cession was extended on either sine of tho room, leaving a clear space in the centre for the performance of the necessary rites while the Provincial officer., assumed the respective positions assigned them.— Proy. G. M. Mahon presided. —The Worthy Chaplain (Bro. Dcrrom) having offered up a prayer, the Noble and Vice- Grands advanced midway between the two lines, when Noble Grand Ward for mally delivered the Temple into the hands of Jb-rov. G.M. Mahon for the purpose of its dedication. The Prow G.M. suitably re sponded, delivering as ho did so the inci dental address.—D.G.M. Allen next read a portion of Scripture, after which the Chaplain again offered up an invocation to the Supreme Being.—This concluded, the first herald (P.P.G.M. Leahy) dedicated the Temple to Friendship by the sprink ling of water, while the second herald )P._?.G.M. Guild) dedicated it to Charity by strewing ilowors upou the floor. The Chaplain read a hymn, and then the third hciald (P.P.G.M. Fleming) dedicated the Temple to the purposes of Truth, by scattering wheat. Two other hymns having been read and prayer engaged in, the Pro v. G.M. delivered the explana tory oration ouOddfcllo wshipand itsobjects. He concluded by declaring the Temple open, and by handing it back to the Noble Grand whom he addressed in appropriate terms. D.G.M. Allen recited a hymn after which the Noble Grand returned thanks to the P.G.M. on behalf of his fellow lodge officers. Tho honours of the Order were then given and the pureiy dedicatory portion of the ceremony terminated with the reading of a hymn and prayer by tiic Chaplain.— The officers of the Lodge having assumed their proper stations, P.P.G.M. Leahy pre sented the Lodge with a handsomely framed likeness of the corresponding Secretary of tho order—Bro. Henry Ratcliffe. A vote of thanks was passed to P.P.G.M. Leahy for bis «itt, and a similar vote was accorded to P.P.G.M. Derrom for the assistance which he had rendered that evening. The Prov. G.M., and the District Officers were simi larly honoured. The Lodge was then opened and some necessary business transacted. Prov. G.M. Mahon, addressing the assembled brethren, exhorted them to remain in close unity one with another, to forget all personal difference**, and to bury all grievances out of sight if any such existed. Within the lodpe their breasts should be the repositories of friendship, love, aud truth, whose manifestation should characterise all their deliberatious. He closed his speech by adverting to the presence of ladies and by expressing the hope that they would continue to display au interest in such celebrations.

THE DINNER,

A capital cold collation had been laid out in tbe ante-room under the immediate direction of the caterer, Mr W. B. Dallcn, and at seven o'clock the brethren and visi tors sat down to it, Prov. G.M. Mahon being iv the chair, supported on the right ami left respectively by P.P.G.M. 's Leahy and Fleming, while P.G. Taylor and V.G. Leydou ofliciated as croupiers. The viands and sweets having been duly discussed, and the mysteries of "somebody's luggage" thoroughly explored, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given from the chair, and honored in regular form. The toast of "The Army, Navy, and Volunteers" was coupled with the name of Major Dcrrom, who eloquently responded. P.P.G.M, Guii-l proposed "The Mayor and Corporation " in an eulogistic speech. He thought they would compare very favour ably with any similar Corporation south of the' line, and the fact that nearly all the Councillors, together with the Mayor, had been re-elected at the last election, he ac cepted as a convincing proof of their popu larity. Ke was proud to know that several of the Councillors were members of the

P.P.G.M. Floming, in responding, ex pressed regret that tha Mayor was not present to reply in person, for he was a gentle man who would not discredit any position in the colony. On his behalf, and for the Councillors, be had much pleasure in re turning thanks. P.P.G.M. Leahy proposed "The Man chester Unity." lie was on'y sorry he could not do it justice. The Unity had not its equal under the British flag for numbers wealth, good work, and high character. It was the means of incalculable usefulness and real help, and lie was pleased to know that its power was rapidly extending. P.P.D.G.M. Wright in responding ex laiucd the mods of governing tlie Order,ami the method which had been adopted of elec ting the Grand Master and Board of Direc- ! tors. !

P.P.G.M. Flemin_ gave "The Auckland District "in a few pithy remarks. The District he said had over £3,000 of its funds invested, aud £200 in tho treasurer's hands.

lie knew that the funds were most judi ciously used, while the a Hairs of the various lodges were uncxccptionally well-man aged. Drunk with honours. The Chairman, in returning thanks, ex pressed his confident belief that the Auck land district would slaud favourable com parison with any other district of Oddfel lows iii the world, lie did not think ii could bo surpassed. This might appear mere empty boa-ting, but the evidence they had to support the statement could not be gamsayed, for that evidence was embodied in their statistics. D.G.M. Allen also responded. In doiii" so he mentioned that the district included 13 lodges, with funds amounting in the abro gate to £20.000 P.P.G.M. Cole proposed "The Founlain of Friendship Lodge " in a very complimentary speech.

The drinking of the toast was associated with the honours of the Order.

The Chairman responded. He said that the Lorne-strcet Hall, as well as the site upon which it stood, was the pioperty of the Lodge, aud that not a penny of debt was upon it, while they had iv addition £:?00 in bard cash. The Lodge owned freehold property to the value of £11,000. and this favourable position they should remember was due to the energy and fore sight of the pioneer members, the most of whom had now passed over to " the great majority." The room which they had opened that evening was one in which they should be proud fo meet, and iv directing their minds to it he would also ask them to remember the trustees, who had so ably discharged thoir duties.

V.G. Leydon proposed "The sister Lodges,' and the representatives of the Good Intent Lodc-e, Loyal Parnell Lod"e Devonport Lodge, and Loyal HowFck Lodee, responded. P.P.D.G.M. Svius proposed "The kindred Societies," ior which the following gentlemen responded, viz T Holland (Court City of Auckland, ~.,V'* 7' M«3Kwin (Court Zealandia, A.0.F.) 11. Phillips (Court Eureka, w. ■»') , C. co' Croiloh (Hope of Auckland 1.0. hcehabites.) W. Connolly-(1I.A C.B Society, Auckland Branch.) T. Bakeweli (Loyal United Friends ) G. M. Smith proposed "The Kiel; and Distressed of flic Ordor," ami i„ accordance with traditional custom it was drunk in solemn silence.

Mr Chairman proposed (he health of the 'architect and builder of the new Jod«-e ---rooni. '

Mr Wade (architect) acknowledged the compliment 111 a neat speech, as did also MrC. S. Wright (the builder.) . The toast, of '*'the Ladies" was proposed m a humorous speech by Dr. Daw.-on, Shli» r MP °w 61., *£ by Mr T* Holland while Mr W. G. Connolly proposed " the Press, <o Which the representatives of the Star and "Herald" responded. The othe,- toasts were "the Host" and " the Chairman."

THE BALL was opened after nine o'clock, aud under tue cfhcieut conduct ot the following gentle men, who acted as stewards, it was cariied out very agreeably, viz. :-Messrs J. Ward, wn J Le:-hy. D.C ;O. Mahon, P.G . VV. G. Connolly, P.G, ;A. Smith. G.M • X Leydon, V.G. ; A. Fleming, P.G. • J ll- Sym-, P.G. ;C. S. Wright, P.G. , J. MulnoJlaud, E.S.; D. Watson and Dr Daw s„n*. Mr Owen Mahon and Mr A. Smith officiated as Masters of Ceremonies, aud Mr lmpey's brass baud supplied tho dance music. We append the ball programme - - quadrille (Promenade), polka (Excursion) lancers (Whimsical), waltz (Claspnn' Hands), mazurka (Queen of Beauty)'' D Alberts (LaFavorite), schottische (Mvra ' lancers (Madame Augot), mazurka (Lan guage of Flowers), waltz (Dreamland) quadrille (Chilperie), galop (America!. --tars), lancers (Origiual), mazurka (Peep- »

iug Daisy), Caledonians (Scott's CeuwT . polka (Queen's), waltz (Loved and .!S * qu_driH.<They all do it,, mazurka (_3 Bay), lancers (Pinefore), 4~, 0 , ?° a (Pretty as a Picture), wait* (Ir . is \?. c quadrille (Merry Changes),«**£& (farewell.) fa-iop

Te Whiti's Speech at Pari haka.

A RELIABLE VERSION OF m. UTri-KANCKS.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.!

A.C. Camp, Oeo, Apm 4 ACCORDimo to promise, your correspond™, writes upon the late meeting at Par.l_._t and in the present article will ~;,.« ' ot tbe principal sentences of Te V. i •*•' speech, and apply them a, we ]' as h ''tls aide to au elucidation of To Whiti' a r r In previous letters your correnpondeii. h*' traced Te Whiti's career, ami told a. r_ i as he has been able to gather of that chS end and aim Ihe speech at the late molt ing, whilst bearing out all that has |,Z! before written, makes the wh o | e )nu „ clearer, and shows that. Te Whiti has ha 1 all along a firm intention of making a n tion of the Taranaki lands, with Ririli I.' as a centre, the head-quartera and ' Refuge of the Native Tribes on the West Coast. As explained in a former article, Te Whiti only i 0 the _Z instance invited those who we're advero t selling their laud, but as he gained i! strength and became more confideut in carrying out his views be proclaimed that all were alike welcome—those who kent and those wbo preserved their lands or as he termed them, "Te hun-a tiU me r.e hunpa hei," to iind ro"om for all it was necessary to secure a lam. pie.o of land to locate them 0D auri the stoppage of tho road makin-' SO me years ago at Ureuroa in the South ami Herekino in the North of Parihaka would seem to have been done not from a i )U r - wanton spirit of interference, but from I deep seated and patient policy, of acqui.i Hon of the lands lying between lt, a Z two places, as a settlement for his followed the piece of land he this month called "To Whitu Whanganga," the " Waitu Ta PU » the measured or apportioned.or sacred piece 1 gave the extracts fiom his speech—l will give them in Maori as well as" English P0 that any who think another meaning _n ay be attached to his words may make the an plication to their satisfaction. He began as follows :—" Na te Atua i hanga te -,vai puku i Dga ra o Kama rau ko Epera- i tcnei ra kna mimiti." " Cod made the flood in the day of fain and Abel;in this day it has subsided." "This hood is ihe flood of blood brought on to the earth when Cain killed his brother Abel," and Te Whiti wishes to express in the above words the cessation of fratricide on the earth. To understand his meaning more plainly it will be necessary to explaiu that Te Whiti considers the natives as des cendants of Shem and the Euiopeana as descendants of Japhet, his brother, and in consequence the Maori and European are brothers. The statement above-made there fore is a straightforward and plain affirnia mation of tho cud of all strife and bloodshed between the two people. It will be seen that Te Whiti, with the true heart of the orator, places to begin with his two apparently irreconcilable assertions side by side as he follows with—'-Ko tc vaih. whanganga c rore i tokokina mo ake tijnii atu." The apportioned piece shall not be entered upon for all time, or for ever. This is a reference to the portion of land men tioued in the commencement of this article. " Raerc te patu kore rawa. He mea, tntu kimai te whawhai i tcnei ra i nga tansata ralii Eei te whiti te ra i runga tepatn." " There shall be no fighting, certsinly not The fight has reached its furthest liini tins day by the great man. The sun is shining on the fight." This last iatu allusion to the light he is carrying on wh_ liis tongue against the Oovernmeut, which he says shall be the only fight. "Buaoti te Whanganga be v.-ahi tapu. Na nga toa te patu kia huihui i roto te ngakaii ponri." —"Tlie measurement is finished, a sacred portion. Belonging to the brave is the fight that tbey may gather together ii sorrow'of heart." "Re te wai kua mimiti, TeMa, te pango, ka tohe kite hapai te patu c kore i taea, kore rawa."—"The water is dried up. The white, the black, persist in lifting theweapon ; they shall not be able, not at all." " l Jutahi nga mea katoa i teuei ra mo ake tonit atu, i toku rae Kaore i runga itenaiwi, i tcna iwi, i toku kotahi ano i tcnei ra."—All things are joined in me (in my forehead) this day and for all time. It is not to this or thattiibe, to myself alone this day.'' "* Re tn knrprn n___n mo te w_bi hi whanganga mo tenei whakatupurar^a." "I am speaking of the measured portion for this generation." "Ruamutu." "It is finished." "JE kore i paliurc tctehi o kou tou l tcnei ra. Tito kau te korero o te pai i tcnei ra. Kaore koutoc i huihui kei'raro lho o nga paiirau o te Bawanatangai tenei ra, Ahakoa ka tango koutou i te hiiiwa c kore koutou i hahiiic." " Not one of yoa shall escape mc this day. A pure lie is the talk of good this day. Even though you take the silver of the Government you shall not escape.—"This last is an allusion to the ellorts being made by the Government to attract his followers away from him.—-'X i-ot'le i mariugi.te wai runga kite aoi tenei ra. ' " The water (blood) shall not be spilt upon the earth this day." « E korei nga kia te whenua i roto tenei ra." "The land shall not be worked iv this day. ~ H°_ toku aro aio (c pakanga i tenei ri" " Ihe lighting or quarrel is in my presence this day" this is au allusion to himself as the person who lias caused all the distur bance. " Kaore ah an ite korero mo nga whenua mamao mo n_.n, mea ke engari mo nga mea kei num toku kauohi." "I amnot talking of distant lands, or stranue thing?, but nt things before my face." " Eba te katioho nei ano ma te taring., nei anoitenei raugi. ' It is for the eye and the car alone this day. "Ru.-i roreke nga pakanga i tenei ra. 1. hara te korero teka, E karate mea kci te iri tn pu kei roto kite wharc." The quarrel is dill'erent this day. I his is not untruthful speech, this is not that tho gun is hanging in tlie horn (This is as much as to say, the quarrel is with my tongue alone, and you must not think I am deceiving you, and am hiding my guns in the house). "Kei te koreroahau nio te pu ki toku aro aro."—l am speaking of the gun in my presence, (an allusion to the constabulary)." " Kaore te kiri pango, Kaore te kiri ma l tenei ra.'"—There is none black and noue white this day, (that is the Europeans and Mamies shall he considered a. one iv amity, aud he follows this by again saying that no blood shall he spilt on the earth). Raore be hoa moku, ko toku kotahi anake, E kore i pature teteta o koutau kilo whakatu whawhai c kore koo

mawhiti i teuic ra. Ko nga utu i riro i koutau ; ko te hiriwa, kua warpurotca."-! havenocompanion,! stand alone: butnotone of you shall escape to raise a war ; you .hull not get away this day. The payment which was given you—the silver is turned into grog. _ "Ho tc matauranga me te whakat akariri, Kua honoa, c core i mawhiti, Te Buri c korei nekeia, me hold tuaruai enui ra."—Knowledge and vexatioa aro joined together aud can take no leap. The road-shall not be extended.but it shall return the secnid time in these days " Kaore hei' whawiiai,' *Ko te hoari' kua hunaaekoie i kietea" "There shall he no light." The sword is hidden and shall not be seen. " Karintini ma Kaua c whakaaro i to koutau tokomaha, i to .koutu kahii, i pcra ano a i haraira i nga ra o a ratoti Icaha" Barrington and party (the Europeans) iiave no regard to your numbers and yonr strength. Israel did the same in the days of their strength. (Meaning, Israel was once strong and boasted of it; wheie are they now?) " He kite-kite mo to tangata kite, he hari mote tangata hari." Observation for the man who sees, and joy for the joyful man. " Ka oti r.ga mea kutoa i te ra ka mum.ra te pit ki toku aroaro, kei te korero _*•_ tatou i euea ra." All shall be finished when the guv Hashes or glisten, in my presence we are talking to no effect these days." " Kaore te Kawana c pai kia haere niai kia kite i an, kei mahi ai a i ngamahi buna." The Governor does uot a.rce to come aud see me, he is working hidden works'1 Kua, porewarewatia toku upoko,itoratouki, i cnei ra : ac ; Ku a porewarewatia mo toku kiko-kiko mo takou katoa. He uiaraae noku i porewarewatia ai." My head is stupefied or giddy accordiug to them, theso days. Yes it is stupefied for my flesh and for aU of us. It was pain which drove me mad. '■ Erua enei ki. Te wai kua inimih Te .wahi whangaii_a c kore i tapokina. These are two words. The water lias dried up, and the measured portion shall not ha trespassed on. "Na te urai i whakapuri IC uku kite rino, nga te whitiuga ote ra > hinga ai." Water stuck the clay to W iron, when the sun shone it fell. (Thw'» an allusion to the statue with clay feet ana typical of tlie money given to natives w iuduce them to cling to the Government) ---"Ito te pakanga tv tonu, ko te whenua takoto tonu, ko te tangata neke atu _— Quarrels are still standing, the land is lyanj •still in the same place, the man has moved away. This was the conclusion of tM speech in the ni-i-iin", and was followed o. au interval of rest for food. The last sen tence iv this speech is preguate with mean ing. It is a hit at those who had sold their land, which he says is still in the same place, whilst the dispute about the same land is still unsettled, bnt. the men wm> sold it are moved away. Your correspon dent proposes to treat the speech of tn evening in the same way as the above.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1880.



lyr ILKE & pHOYCB Have now on view n. Completo .Assortment of tbe most beautiful SPRING GOODS of every dorcription, from the dost Home markets. jVTILLINKRY, In Paris and Knglish BTKAW GfpODS, FLOWERS, Fi.ATIIKRS VISITKS and MANTLES, in dilk and Cash mere JAOKBTS, in Coloured Summer Cloth ■iLIVIaS, in Cashmere, Silk, Sec. CHILDREN'S HOSE, in Cotton, Lisle, and Silk PARASOL-, UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS KID GLOVKS-Black, White, and Co oured 1, 2, i, uod 6 button UNDRESSED KID GLOVES, 2 and 4 button. An Immense Stock of DRKSS ROOD?, in all the newest and most fashionable styles and textures; all marked exceedingly modorato. BABY LIWKN, CHILDREN'S jind LADIES UNDERCLOTHING, in great variety. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIERY, HATS, COLLARS, ETC. A Comploto As ortment of Calicos, Fiannai« Linens, &c. D111.3S AND MAI.TLE-MAKIKG ON THE PREMISES. Five por Cent. Discount allowed for Cash.' MILNE & CII©V CE, \ Cheapside House. QVR QBE AT gALE, OP MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, C O MIMIK N C E.S THIS EVENING. All.tho New Shipments recently received will bo sold'at SALE -p.RIC.KS. I ALK I KICB3, I Q •7. CO.*3 GRAVE & CO. [



Special Adver.i_-ement"s. PRINCIPAL CARPET WAREHOUSE.— Tho Largest and Cheapest Slock of Tapes try. Bri_Si=e]., H"elt, Kidderminster. Juto and Hemp Carpets aro to be seen at the City Hall Arcade. Carpets mado and Iltted to any size room. GARLICI. & CRANWELL. Fire per Cent. Viscount for Cash at time .of Purchase. ' I HON & BRASS iBEDSTEADS.-Upwards of *!J0 in stock to Select from, and all sizes— from 2'ft. wide to sfc. wide. Stump, i'reuch, Half-To-ler, -"'olding _. Tctcna.. Intalid'a Chair-Bods. A Great Variety of Wood Bedsteads to suit every class of customer. Children's Bedsteads aud Cots (various styles). GARLIC!- & CRANWELL. City Hall Arcade. Five jicr Cent. Discount for Cash at thne of Purchase. UDDINW OF ALL SIZES kept ready for Delivery. All onr Bedding is made at our own Factory. Kapok Down and Feather Beds: Hair. Fibre, Flock and Klax Mut t'asses; Pillows and Bolsters of every kind; Spring Mattrassos and Palliasses for any size bedstead. Mattras... re-made with despatch. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Fire per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. EDROOM FURNII rURE-tho Plainest and Handsomest—to be seen at the City Hall Arcade, at Prices ta suit the working man. tho middle class, and the rich ; to suit boar.l lug-house and hotel-keepers. Ward robes. Chest Drawers, Toilet Tables, Washstands, Commodes. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Five iter Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. mblLI-T GLASS_--r^__d"'roiLET-\VARP-.— JL We study to keep such a Stock as to bo able to pleaso every taste. Every Sizo in Toilet Glasses, and a Splendid Variety of Toilet-ware; Pier Glasses —very pietty Chimney Glasses just opened. GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. Fire ver Cent. Discount for Cash al time of Purchase. RAW ING-ROOM ANO DINING-ROOM FURNITURE always on view and made to order ova short notice. Suites ready for delivery, and a Largo Assortment of Oovorings to select from. Centre and Occasional 'tables, Ohellioniors, Whatnots, Cornices, Fenders, and Fire-irons. ✓".HUKCH FURNITURE, HALL FU^NI _-/ TORE, Library and Oflice Furniture, Kitchen Furnituro, i-'elf-acting Holler Blind-, Floor Cloth, all kinds ot Furnish ing Good 3. FURNISH YOUR HOUSE FROM TII2! piTY TTALL ARCADE, GARLICK & CRANWELL, Proprietors, Five pel' Cent. Discount for Cushat of reha "VT E W MILLIKE RY, NEW BONNETS and HATS. LATEST FASHIONS FROM PARIS. Also, in COSTUMES. JACKETS and MANTLES. W. RATTRAY will hold a GRAND SHOW Of very Choice and Fashionablo Autumn and Winter Goodß ON MONDAY, THE sth APRIL. The attention of the Ladies i3 3 invited lo this intended Display cf Now and Fashionable GOODS. W. R A T T R A V, 06, QUKEN-STREKT (Opposite Bank of Now Zealand). GREAT a> ARGA 11. S R X A X JD- A It U A 1 8 ■ GREAT BARGAINS I i GREAT BARGAINS 1 ; GREAT BARGAINS! JUST OPENED, OP | S£EN'S IJ.WEED QUITS, AT 27s 6 D- Worth 455. i ONE CASE M EK' S F LAX gHIRTfS, WitiTCollars. AT 4 s 6 U IVohth 6s 6d. ONE BALE "^THITE gUPER. JJLANKETS, 13 s 6 D* Worth 2fl~. Inspection spccinlly invited tc OUR OWN MAKE OF BOYS' PLAITED TUNIC SUITS, . From -j qS. 1 -_S" None TnK Addrkss— J. B. ROBINSON, A UCKLAND /CLOTHING TfIACTORY NEXT MESSRS TONKS & CO.'S AUCTION MART ; JOTICE! JTOTICEI ; NEW DRAPERY. NEW CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN Beg to announce that their NEW STOCK for the incoming Season's Trade is ; Now to Hand, comprising— Now Materials in Fanoy Dress Goods, very cheap Satin Cloths, Serges. Reps Cashmeres, French Merinos, &c, new shades Waterproof Tweeds and Ulster Cloths Ladies' and Maids' Jaokets, a ohoice assort ment New Fancy Woollen Goods in great variety Ladies' and Maids' Ulsters, all quite new Hosiery in variety, &c. Also, A Large Ptock of Flannels, various makers, and unusual good value Blankets, all sizes, whito aad coloured Winceys, Wool Plaids, StiirtlDgs, Sec. A Very Choice Assortment of NEW CLOTHING FOR BOYS AND MEN. Overcoat1, and Ulsters Boys' and Youths' ditto ditto Crimean Shirts, Oxford Shires, Whita Shirts fJnder-Flarinels. L.W. Shirts and Pant» Printed and White Moleskin Trousers for Boys and Men Hats, Caps, Sec. a He__vy Stock of Good Tweeds Cheap Twood for Boys' wear, Blue Serge, Moleskins, &c. iJ~?". Five Pol',c™t. discount (Is in the £) al lowed upon a'l Cash Purchaser!) of 20s and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, Drapers and f.i.OTrnKßs, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Qneen-street. Auclda,nd. PJ-ACINTOSII & "WATERPROOF I^OATS. Wo are NOV/ SHOWING a Largo Assort ment of NEW GOODS iv VULCANITE & DOUBLE TEXTURES, from dCin. to sGin. in length, with extra long fly at back, to open for riding. Theso gooda ar eof superior quality, and GUARANTEED WATERPROOF. :, SILK UMBRELLAS ALPACA UMBRELLAS ZANELLA UMBRELLAS GINGHAM UMBRELLAS In Great Variety. Agents for WERTHEIM'S SEWING MACHINES, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, QUEEN-STREET, opposite THEATRE R0 1 .A-,. J. FITZSIMONS, Manabhi -



Special Advertiements. ESTABLISHED 18 5.5. iCT-i WI BEST HOUSE a _* fi Q|UALI|T,Y IN | | I^l MACHINES THE Ir— ■* _ I Jt» I TRADE. 82\ ONLY. W.H.S™™ PBAR&C o '' 246, QUEEN-STHEET, AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED 185 5. Q N SALE, Kearsloy's Combiiied Reapers and Mower Mangold and Turnip Drills Turnip Slicors Oilcake Broakers Winnowing Machines Lawn Mowers. Also, TO ARRIVE, PER ' INGLE WOOD,' Coultor*s Corn, Mangold, Turnip, and Mannro Drill., combined And Plough?, doublo and single Earrowß Rollers &C. &C, XC The;abovo goods aro importod diroctod rom tho manufacturers, and will be sold cheap to make room for furthor shipments. vV. J. HURST & CO., 181. Uueon-Ktroor. CHIEI. POST-OFFICE. AUCKL. NU. Mails will Close as Uni-sb :— This Day. For Tairua, per Mana, at l p.m. for Waipu, per Kina, at 5 p.m. Ekiday, 9th instant. For Tryphcnn, per I hroo Brothers, at 0 n,m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 12.31) p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, por Coromandel, at 2.30 p.m. For Russell ami Kawakawa, per Waitaki, at 3 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. For Wangaroi Heads, and Wangarci, per Argyle, at 1 p.m. Saturday. 10th instant. For Walwcra, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, Waipu, and Mangapai, per Roso Case), at 10 a.m. Kor Samoa, per Active, at 3 p.m. For Taranaki and southern Provinces, per Taia roa, at 1.30 p.m. For Australian Colonies, por City of Sydney, immediately after hor arrival from Honolulu A Post-odieo has been openod at, Waihou, near Morriusvillo. Mails will bo mado up at 3.15 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. Return mails will bo received every Tuosday and ilri day at 7.30 p.m. A Post-oillee has been opened at Edonvnlo, beyond Eden Terrace. .Mails will ho made up dally at 1.10 p.m. Return mails will bo received daily at 0 a.m. S. B. BI3S Chief Po3t master. Kverr notablo event notches il-elf in tho r-alon dar of time. The splendid aohievenonts of mili tary prowess, the radical revolutions wrought in religions, the reformations elt'.cttd by social istic or scientific developments, fresh inventions, great, orl_riuat Ideas, all stand out saliontly by forco of their own marked character vital im port and significance. Ho in the modioli world, tho origination of Udolphq Wolfe's Sohledani Aromatic Bchnappa signalized an epoch, and will live a~i long as humanity is cupablo of appreciating its miraculously curative powers.



We are glad to iearn that the Rev. M Bisphan, who has recently come to this diocese, officiates at St. Mary's, Parnell, during the ahsence of Archdeacon Maun sell at the Church Synod iv Canterbury.