SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Binn WATER} SS,SMo4 Oi? K . 10.53 ■ UNBKT.-Thlß Evening, 7.4 1 IJNKISK.—To-Morrow Morning. 5.21 M''UN'S AQK.-First Quurtor, 6th, 0.33 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST! EVEN-INS. Arey'e. a.s., Crawford, from Whangarei Waitaki, s.s., Ndio, from Rucßoll Mariner, schooner, Queen, from Russell TO-DAY. To Anau, s.s., Carey, from Russell Hannah, Mokau, s.s , Kcane, from Manukau Gom, schooner, Pearce, from Tairua Klsinore, sohoonor, atephons, from Tairua

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY.

Glenclg, s.s., Farquhar. for Tauranga Argrle, s.s , Crawford, for Wiianaarci 'J.'c Anau, S.S.. Carey, for tho South

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

• London-Dunloe, loadinjf; Loch Urr, to follow Tauranga—Glenelg, Fiiday; v> aitakl, Monday Russell—lona, Monday Melbourne, viil South—Te Anau, Friday Whangarei and Hussell—WaitaKl, Wednesday >cw Plyniouth and aouth—Penguin, on arrival of mail Whangorei—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays

Waitakl, Friaay Friendly Islands-Myrtle

VKSSKLS KXPKCTKI).

Dayßpring, mission schooner (W.N.8.M.), from

tho Islands Gael, schooner, from Lcvuka Agne§ Donald, schooner, from RRrotonga Coronet, tchooner, from Cook's Islands Atotohnu, schooner, from Harotonga Pirate, schooner, ftom Penryhn Island Pearl, ketch, from KarotonKiv Kotorua, s.s, from Sydney, Wednesday Wolverine, 11.M.5.. from Sydney, shortly Oxford, ship, (M.T.L.S.) from London; sailed

Dec. 1 Sydenhaui, barquo (J.M.F.Q.), from London sailed November 27th Peru, barque, from London : load'ng Loch Doe, barquo, from London; sailed Decem-

ber2l Superior, barque, from New York; sailod

October 23 Cabarfeidh, barquo (S.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong Himalaya, barquo (V.T.K.M), from London; Stag, barque, frum Newcastlo; sail-d Loongana, barque, from Hobart Town Orwell, brigantino, from the lalnnds Roderick Dim. brigantino, from Dunedin Clansman, brigantine, from iMolbourne, sailed

20th Defiance, brieantine, from Melbourne Kthel, brigantico, from Dunedin Kner^y, schooner, from Noumea

Inwards Coastwibk.—Gem, from Tairua, with23,ooo feet timber; start, from Whangarei, with 50 tons coal; sunbeam, from Mercury Bay, with 11 000 feet timber; ulsinore, from Tairua, with 23,030 feet timber; Mariner, schooner, from Russell, with 100 tens coal.

Outwards Coastwise —Mercury, for Tairua; Gem, for Tuirna ; Star;, fjr Mercury Bay; Dream, for Coromandel; Opotiki, for Tairua; Mariner, forttuasell-

Th 9 schooner Edith is loading for Tonga, Friendly islands.

The barque Catherine Jano has entered out at tho Customs for Whangaroa, where she is oxpec:ei to load with timber for an Australian port.

Threo nautical gentlemen, who had been ap pointed to arbitrate on the clain)B of the masters of the Star of tho Sea and Fleetwing, arising out of a collision flurins: the coasters' raco in the Regatta, gave a decision adverse to the latter, who thereupon refused to abioe by it. An action for the recovery of £12 10s was thereupon instituted by the former, and tho case was set down for neariog yesterday afternoon. Judg ment was, however, confessed.—"N.Z» Times."

The s s. Argylo which arrived last night from Whangarei, brought 225 cases fruit, 30 Hacks gum, 25 boxes egg 3, 6 kegs butter, 1 cases fowls, S sacks fungus, (i hidtp, 50 sacks coal, and several tons sundries. Passengers: Messrs Monro, McDonald, Wood, KuddJe, Bruce, Lilly, MoLean, McLeod, Carr. Clarke, Meadames Bain, Urquart, Messrs Johnson, Clarke^ Ah Kew, Dougherty, Slater, Shodeet, RichaTtison, Wood,: huddle, Gib3on, Gibbaa, Hill, Koltend, JUuchanan, Ruescll, Ni:coUon, Alaterom, and 3 siren steerage.

The following passengers left for Soutbsrn pom by the s.s. Te Anau this afternoon:— Gisbomo—Rowcamena, Boy, Adams. Napiej— Miss NevL Mr and Mrs Foster, Mr3 Wilsoo, Liurie.AporoKukn, W. L*wson, A. McDonald, Captain Braund. Wellinjtoa-D. P. McKweA ClUFord. W. McKay. W. Murray. Buttle. Rev. David Bruce. Lyttelton—Mr and ?Jrs Brook. Mis 3 Susan Fo3ter, Mr and Mrs Harrell and child, Mrs Hislop and four children, J. Mackay, G. B. Woodruffe, Mr3 Kirkham and child. Port Chalmere—W. Stanford, Mrs Hellyor. Mrs and Mis 3 Horsey, A. Johnston. Mrs Kidd, ehlild, and infant. Melbourne—Mr and Mrs iWacson, Miss Burns. Taylor, Miss Paget, Vercoe, Mr and ZUra Parker.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yesterday

Arrived: Sophia R. Luhra and Australia, barques, from f'ewHstlo. Sailed : Waratah, barque, for Hobart Town; s s PeDguin. for the North. Passengers: Misses Harding (3), Cook. Kennedy, Kelly, Spencer, Maymotn, Mr and Mrs Beattie. Messrs Kos3i (Jarp=nter, Cook, Young; Haslem. Lcckie, humming, Chisholm, and the Mr Hudson.

Port Chalmers, yesterday. Armed: Fredßassjtt, /a ora Newcastle. S\djjet, February! Bailed: s.s. Ringarooma, for Auckland. Melbourne. February 3, Arrived: s.s. Albion, from t1.'.0 Bluff.

THE WEATHER.

AS OESBaVED AT TELEGKAPH STATION 3 February 4, ISSO.

"C.—Calm F. Br.—Freak iiTeo-ma L.—lli(?ht St.—Stormy Bh—Breeze &.— Galo (a)'ANKROID BAItOMETEB. {&) WEATHER ESTHIATED AS B.—Blue sky, be thoat- o.—Overcast.thewtlolbi raosphere clear or sky covered ■withi heavy thick clouds C. — Clouds, possing P.—Pa3sini? showers clouds «.—SqpaUy D.—Drizzling rain K. — iiain, continued F.-Fogßy I rain G. — Gloomy, dark S.—Snow ■weather T'.— Thunder H.-Hail U. - Ugly, threatening: L.—LiKhtnlnß appearance

COMMERCIAL.

37851N0 Stab Office, Wc&ießday.

MeSSra £ Cochiano and Son held a laro> sale 6*Tious(?h(>ld furniture, etc., to-day, whNh.w*s rerv largely attended. <>ood prices wore reaU»et"anfl'mos»of the articles were disposed of.

AUCKLAND GATTLE MARKET.

MB ALFRED fitJdKEAND'B WEEKLY REPORT.

At the Haymarkot,-on- Mclay last, fodder brought from 2s Gd to 3&Gd tbeewt.: maize. 23 8d the bushel, A wtfsonnete,- «21; buggy, £20 and £11 103 respectively.- Horse stocK -were numerous; these of a we?til claw folly main tained their values, bat BmaUJsized horse stock were something lower in iwioe 'nan or late. The allotment in Canada street; brought 3cs the °At the sale oflliides and skinn;. on (Tuesday, prices for pelts ranged from id to lo id; sheep skins 43 2d to ia 7d each; fleece wool, 72 : lambs' wool, 5Jd to 7id the lb.; hiden 2Jd. to 3:id At the sheep fair, on Wednesday, of -which a detailed report has alrea dr appeared, these was a very numerous attendance of buyers, oadi at the ope Ding of the auction, both for ewes- and rams lower prices ruled than were obtaiae* as the sale proceeded; many parties were un supplied. Ewes of all classes w.ere about 2ojy»r cent. hißher than last year; rams fully ai double their last year's values. Jew lamb* excspt culls weie offered, and .tor well conditioned lambs extreme prices rule.''. Jhe only exception to the above remarks .are for ■wethers, for which a very limited demand At Kemuera, on Thursday, dairy cattle were fairly represented, and maintained their values, Store cattlo numerous, with scarcely any in quiry, unlesß at low values, and a large number were withdrawn, Bat cattle in full supply, 170 head sold to the trado; there were several buyers from Coromandel and the Coast, and prlce3 rallied fully 2s 6d the MOib. upon last week's prices, whilst in ferior cattle remained at 208. Good quality were steady at from 21s to 26s the lOOlbp. Averages for cattle were:—ls steers, McDonald, S3 8s 0d; 25 steers, H. and J. Goodfellow, £8 12s; 8 steers. G. Clarke, £8 Oi ; 8 ateers, S. feele, JJB 3a M; 17 mixed sexeß, K. Parsons, 8s (id: Mi head. Kathbone. £G 16s: 17 head, nox, m 15s; 13 head. JstMes, £7 2s. Sheep were in moderate supply, bat scdrcely inain tainod last week's valneß. Lambo short of requirements, and at improveil prices, fair quality varying from 10a to i'ia each. Ifat calves scarce, and sold at high figures

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. s. d, a.d, s d. s. d. Huttot.fe.lb 0 7-0 8 Milk, quart 0 4-0 0 Best Dairies 0 9-0 0 Butter, ft, lb 9 0-1 0 Butter, sit, lbO 0-0 0 Hutter, salt 0 10-0 0 Cheeeeme.w) 0 s—o 6 Obeese(col.) 0 8-0 0 Do., Cant. 0 6-0 0 Bggs; dos... 1 3-1 6 Kggn.doz. 1 0-1 3 Lard.lb .. 0 0-0 10 Lard,lb(tinslO 7—o 8 Fowls, each 2 6—3 0 Bacon and llama, Ducks, each 2 C>—l 0 Provincial 0 7-010 Geese, each 5 0-7 0 Canterbury Hams Turkeys .. 5 0-7 0 and Bacon (in Bucon, lb .. 0 10—1 n cloth) .. 0 10H 0 Hama.lb.. 1 0-1 3 Bread, 4d to *|d per 21b loaf Jams, por case. 5 doz, 32a 6d. to 303 Butter is not so plentiful. EgKB are bettor suppliod, and have a downward tendency. Butcher's Meat. Ketail. 8, d. 8. d. Roasting Bocf . 0 5 to 0 7 Boiling Beef 0 4-0 5 Mutton, hind-quartor .. .. _ 00— 04J „ fore-quarter 02J— 0 3 Lamb, fore-quarter 1 0 0 — 06 „ hind-quarter J Pork and Veal 0 8-0 7 Steaks - 0 6-0 8 ' Chops and Sausages 0 5 — 00 Tallow best (wholesaled—mutton, 30s; mixed, to 85s. Flour Market. Wholesale £ s. d. Superfine Flour, silk dressed, por ton.. 13 0 0 Fine Flour, ditto, household .. .. 12 0 0 Sharps, per ton •• 5 0 0 Adelaide, per ton .. .. £13 lOs-U 0 0 Oamaru, per ton .. .. -■•1 f<J U Dunedin, per ton .. 11 0 0 Canterbury, per ton .. .. .. .. u0 0 Bran per ton (sacks included) .. .. ;> 0 0 Cabin Bread }8 0 0 Oatmeal " 0 0 Pearl Barloy IS 0 0 Hay and Corn Market. Wholesale. s. d. 8. d. £ 8. £ s. Mafzo (Syd.) nono Hay, me'dow (Cal.) nono ton pressed o o—o 0 „ (Fijn.) 0 0-3 0 Lucerne, do Nono (Coast) 0 0-3 3 Straw (load) 0 18-1 10 Oats .. ..2 0-2 3 Chaff .. ..4 10-5 0 Wheat (fowli 3 ti-J 0 Hay (oaten) 5 10-6 0 Potatoes, £5. Ketail. s. H. a. d. s. d. s. d. > Maize,bushel3 0-3 C Lucerne, cwt.7 6—B 0 Oats, ditto ..2 3—2 9 Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 Bran, lOOlbs 0 0-5 6 Straw, ditto 3 o—l 0 ; Wheat (fowl) 3 3-3 6 Chaff, ditto 5 «—ti 0 Hot. owt ..6 0-6 6 Potat'es.ditto l 1-1 6 Fijian Maize 2 6-3 0 Seeds.—Retail. 8. d. b. d. b. d. s. d. • Ryeerass ..5 o—6 0 Cocksfoot.bl.6 0-8 0 Italian, do. ..8 0-0 0 Trefoil, lb. 0 9-0 0 Red Clover.lbO fl-0 0 Ratstail, lb. 16-00 White Clover 1 2—n 0 Timotny.lb. 0 (i-0 Alsyke, lb .. 1 2 0 0 Lucorno. lb. 1 B-0 0 Cowgraas, lbl 0-0 0 Rape, lo ..0 5 0 0 Woolpacks in quantity, 3s 3d to 33 6d each coru sacks, 8s to 9s 6d por dozen. Fencing wire Nos. 6, 7 and S. assorted, £16 10s to £17 per ton Coal and Firewood Markkt. Coal.—Nowcastlo (ship's side), cargo 31s per ton • yard, 10s to 455. Bay of Islands, at yards, 25s 6d • screened, 283 Od; ditto at tho mine, 12s; ship's side, 23s 6d. Waikato, at mine, 5s ;in Auckland 17s 6d to 225; Taupiri, at mines, 6a Gd to 12s ;at yanf ISs to 21s: delivered. 253 to 28s. Wangarel, at mine, 83 6d; yard (ste«m), 17a; household, 325. Miranda, at yard (housohold), 18s; steam, 18a. Kamo (household), 28s, 303 delivered ; steam, 235. Firewood. —Uncut, at wharf (cargo), Ss to 9a per ton; delivered, 13s ; cut, 14s to 16a. Kauri Gum and Flax Market. Gum unchanged. Tho following sales havo been effected since lost Friday :—Good ordinary Kaipara and Whangarei at £31 to £36. Wsi kato. £2S to £30. Kast Coast. £10 to £11; receipts for January, so far, 350 tons. FLAX.-Finest quality £20—£23 por ton Tow 10 -12,, FUNQDS 4W. porlb. Building Materials. Timber.—Boards and Scantling, 100 ft., bostlls 6d : second class, 7s 6d ; best planed, tongued anil grooved, 13a 6d ; second-claas ditto, 9a 6d. Mills: Cargo, best, 8s Gd; soc.-claS3, is fid. Baulk, 5s 6d to Gs 6d. New Zealand Palings. sft (sap), 103; sft (heart) 13a; 6ft, 13s Ti-troe Rails, £3 10s per 100; Furiri Posts. £6; Shingles, 14s per 1,000; Hobart Town Palings, sft, 17s; 6ft, 19s; Hobart Town Rails, 90s, selling quotations. Bricks (at Whau.i 40a per 1,000; Town Yards, £2 15s: delivered, £2 10s. Drain pipes, per 100, 6 inches bore), 30s ; 4 inches. Ms; 3 inches 9s 2 inches, £2103 per 1,000 socket glazed pipes. 18 inches 236 d per foot; 15 inches, 2s porfooi; 12 inches. Is 6d per foot; 9 inches. Is per foot; 6 inches, Gd per foot: 4 inches. 4d per foot. Lime, slacked. Is per bushel; quick lime in : sack. Is Gd to 23.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

February 4th. ISBI,

Theatre Royal—Ketten's Pianoforto Recital, 8 p.m.

V.M.C.A. Rooms — Meeting, of Friendly Sooietiee' Delegates, 7.30 p.m. Epsom Mutual Improvement Society—Special meeting, 7.30 p.m.

Mail Notice.

Mails wiix Closk as L'slek t

This Day. For ThaniO3, per Rotornanana, at l p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Puma, Waipu, Whan

garei, and Tangihna, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For Whiiiangi, Tairua, Tauraugu. and Opotikl,

per Glenelg, at 1 p.m. For Whangarel Heads and Whangarol, per

Waitaki, ac 5 p.m. For Thames, per Knterprlse, at 5.30 p.m,

Saturday, sth instant. For Rarotonga, por Waiwera at 7 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahuranzi, Matakana, Manga-

wai, etc , per Rose Casey, at S a.m. For Taranaki, Wellington, and South, per

Hinemoa, at 10 a.m. ForTalrua, per Opotikl, at 11 a,m. For Tonga, per Kditb, at 3 p.m. For Thames, per liotomahana. at 1,30 p.m,

Monday, 7th Instant. For Leruka, 'l onga, and Samoa, per Southern Cross, at 3 p.m.

For Taranakl and Southern ports, per Penguin, immediately after arrival of Zoalandia from Honolulu.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-ofllco, Auckland.

Marriage

BRASSKY-MOTION.-On January 18. at St. liUke'.s Church, Mount Albert, by the Rev. John Haseldep. George Nathaniel Brassoy, of Thames, solicitor, to I°abella, youngest daugh ter of William Motion. Ksq., of Western Lodge, Mount Albert.

Death.

GRAY.—On Friday, 4tb inst., Wynne Peyton Gray, only son of the late Colonel Gray, 40th regiment, in his 49th year. The funeral will leave Waterloo House, at 3 o'clock, Tomorrow, sth Inst. Friends are re spectfully invited to attend, MOODY.-On February 3,1881, at her residence, Newmarket-street, Newmarket, Mary, the beloved wife of Frederick U. Moody; aged 22 years. The funeral will leave her late residence, aa above, to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please accept this invi tation.

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

A number of very pertinent questions bearing upon the forthcoming poll of ratepayers to determine whether the tramway system shall be adopted in our city are put by Mr C. Atkin in a letter in another column. The bare announcement by the Town Clerk that a poll will be held at the Young Men's ' Christian Association rooms on the 16th February "for the purpose of taking votes for and against the estab lishment of tramways in the city" is i decidedly vague. That tramways must come if our citizens wish to keep pace with the times may, we think, be ac cepted as inevitable. In such cities as Glasgow, Sydney, and Wellington, dangerously narrow streets have been no bar to the unqualified success of street railways. In Glasgow a very long ride in comfortable tram cars may be enjoyed from any part of the city to another for one penny. In Sydney, the success of the first line has been so c;reat that the system is to be OAtended; and moved by the exaraple,in Melbourne where even at present a two-mile ride in the most comfortable omnibuses conceivable is obtainable for three pence, the superiority of tramways is being recognized and the Omnibus Company and another independent capitalist are at present applicants to the Corporation to lay clown tramways. The tramways of the southern cities are unqualified successes. And in Auck land, where conveyance has been exceptionally dear, this mode of tmnsit should be specially appreciated and advantageous. Scattered over a very wide area, the city of Auckland, above all others, stands in need of tram ways, the superiority of which for speed, cheapness, smoothness of riding and general comfort, is we think fully proved. Good lines between city and

suburbs would do as much to enhanco the value of sfiburbatt pro perties as the railways have done for the country. Nevertheless, we can conceive of such concessions being! granted (or the construction of tnnn ways as would make theto A bugbear to tho city. Tramways in the'abstract arc goocl,'tramways in reality might be a gigantic monopoly, and a check upon the'city's progress. It is here that Mr Abkiii'iS demand for " more light " is apropos, and yet it was exceed ingly difficult to see how tho infor mation he seeks, aud which is so desirable, can bo furnished with any authority. That tho Council has no intention of committing tho burgesses to a Corporation tramway speculation may, we suppose, bo assumed. They have not the money, and now borrowing powers would hardly bo sanctioned by the ratepayers for such a purpose, especially as any tramway system con fiued within the borough boundaries would not l>e a success. The work must, therefore, ho left to private enterprise, and no doubt sooner or later capitalists will be as ready to supply Auckland as they havo been to supply other cities. Possibly Mr Orowthor and some other of our coach proprietors who havo already done so much for city transit, foreseeing tho progress of events, will anticipate outsido speculators by carrying out the tramway system themselves. If it is to bo done, wo would soouer mv, it done by Auckland men, and with Auckland money, than in any other way. This, liowovor, is somewhat beside the t^uostiou raisod by Mr Atkin, "What is it that the burgesses are asked to decide at the approaching poll'I" Wo presume the Council wish to got an expression of opinion on the abstract question whether the citizens consider tramways desirable in Auckland or not, 10-iving the Corporation to protect the public interests. If tho members of Council merely wish for an endorsement of their own declared views that any proposal for supplying tho city with tramway communication should bo considered, and if found suitable and not dangerous to public interests acceptod, there ought not to be much trouble on the part of tho ratepayers in easting their voto. Most assuredly the Council would not bo justified, oven without an expression of opinion from tho ratepayers, in obstinately obstruct ing any scheme for cheap transit between the city and suburbs. And wo havo no doubt whatever that the poll on tho 16th will affirm that opinion. But presuming the voto to have given sanction to tramways, Mr Atkins questions would still bo pertinent, for it by no means follows that such a complete system as tho city could accept would oiler immediately. Very strin gent conditions, both us to tho radius of tho systom, and the fares, would have to bo insisted on, together with powers enabling the Corporation to buy Mp tho interests and tako tho entire control of the city transit into their own hands at somo future time should they think it desirable. Tlio matter is one that will involve great cure and judgment in its final settle ment, although wo have little doubt that the poll will givo an overwhelming approval of tramways on tho abstract I issue put before the ratepayers.

Guntdigccrs and others will, no doubt, bo pleased to hear of a rise iv the price of gum. For ttiis week Kaipara and Wbau garei guru is quoted at from £34 to £,'i(! per ton, being itn advance on ln>t week's quotations of £2 per ton. The receipts for the month of .fauuary amounted to 350 tons.

There seems to exist aomo difference of opinion as t) whether the nice arranged between the dow cutter Ganuct and tho Henry will ever eventuate, and under what condition?. An all are aware, tlic Gannet has now beaten her opponent on two occa sions, but the backeia of tho Henry have not yet lost faith in their craft. They offered one objection to the race, however; this was, that tbe Gannet sailed witii a fiihe keel, and a request was made that it .should be removed. After some consider able discussion it was agreed to refer the matter to Mr Niccol, who decided that both boats should he hauled up on the ulip and overhauled, tbe keel of neither vessel tv ex ceed six inches. We understand that the boats will be taken up as soon aa possible, aud that tbe race will cumo oil' some time during next week.

A rather painful accident happened to tv young man named John Hainan, employed at Messrs. iSloue Bros., on Wcduesaay lust. lie, in company with another man, was (ry tng a new brake, and by some unfortunate sircumstance the brake was let go before it thould have been, the consequence being ihat Ilaman's leys were jarrmed between che brake and a beam, causing several nasty bruiser lie was conveyed to the Hospital, and is now progressing favour ably.

To the Editor: Sir,—Will you kindly correct au error made in the report of the Tuakau School Committee at annual meet ing. In the school at Harrisville, taught hy Miss Black and .Miss Wyllio, there paused : In lirst standard, 11 ; second, 4 ; third, 10; and fourth, 5 : making in all 30 out of 35 children presented, not 23 as reported.

Die niarkei, is now literally glutted with fruit of all descriptions. Time was when we got the greater portion of our fruit from Sydney and the Islands, but a alight altera tion has been made in the source lately, aad wo now have such a large quantity scut in from country districts tiiat the quantity sent from Sydney and the Islands has greatiy diminished. VVhangaiei seems to be a splendid fruit-growing district. On her last trip from that port the as. Argyle brought no less than 250 cases of assorted fruits, and like shipments are arriving every week. It is a great pity that some "of our industrious farmers cannot see their way clear to turn their fruit into jams, &c, and in such a way prevent stocking the market and rendering the importation of Uobartown preserves quite unnecessary. Theimmenso quantity now in the market and the low prices realized will give evidence of the necessity of some such step. About 10.30 p.m. on Wednesday evening a person walking in the lower end of Albert-Hteeet observed a flickering light iv one of the upstair rooms of Mr Dempsey's now buildings, and believing that sucii was out of place, informed a neighbour, who proceeded to investigate the matter. He proceeded to the building and called lustily to "come down immediately whoever was up there," which had the required effect for presently a person, apparently very much inebriated, stumbled down a ladder from the top story, and without saving a word slunk off. No attempt was made to prevent him leaving, as he was regarded simply as "drunk,'' but precau tions were taken to see that no lire existed above. Finding all clear the parties left, remarking on _ the dangerous practice of workmen leaving ladders leading to upper rooms standing over night, thereby hold ing |out an inducement for vagrants and other such folk to turn in for a1 sleep. These class of people are not generally tno most careful in using matches, as shown in this instance. The police also might keep au eye on these buildiugs, aud others in course of construction, to prevent a like occuirence.

Active preparations are now being made for the forthcoming contest between our local cricketers and the world-famed Aus tralian team. Those enthusiasts who visit the Domain to wutch the progress of the Aucklanders report that they perceive a great improvement in both batting and bowling, and predict a Rood match, Con siderable interest appears to be exhibited in private and social circles on the coining event, aud much speculation is rife in conse quence. Should the weather be propitious tlio Domain during the contest will present a gay and lively appearance, and JVew Zea land's natural capital will, of couise, gather her beauty and her chivalry in full form. The Australians have some reason to look back with satisfaction upon the great suc cess of their campaign in the old country. Of the thirty-seven matches phiyed the Australians were the winners of twenty-one, losing only four. The remaining twelve, owing to bad weather, were stooped. Their season in England commenced on the loth of May, and finished at the end of Septem ber. It is to be hoped that Auckland will not bu behind its southern' contemporaries in the point of doing their duty well and making a good score. i

The literary Btaft" of the STAfc yeattohltly presented Mr C O. Jldutroßtt wilh a very handsome albttm, fiuitftlAy inscribed, ou the occasion 'Of his Retirement from tho sub editorship of the STAB to assume the pro prietorship of the " Waikato Mail," Cam bridge. Tho album contained the portraits of members of tho literary stull, mounted ill the form of a shield. Tho portraits were taken by Mr Stecle, of Pulman's photogra phic rooms, Shortland-atreeU In making the presentation the editor of the Star re ferred to the fact that for twelve years he had known Mr Montrose in vari ous responsible journalistic positions— first on the "Now Zealand Herald," then as sub-editor of the " Southern Cross," afterwards as founder of Grcville's Prsss Telegram Company, and for live years as sub-editor and special correspon dent on the stiill' of the STAK. He said (hat in severing the connection to undertake a now journalistic enterprise in Waikato, Mr Montrose took with him the good wishes of the literary stall' for his future success, all of whom joined in the hope that tho venture would fully realise his expectations, in replying, Mr Montrose spoke of the cordial relations which] had existed between him self and other members of tho Stab stall",

and said ho would always take a genuine interestinthesuccessaf the Star, and would still contribute towards it in any way in liis power. Ho believed Unit, with energy and perscvercncc, there was 11 Rood opening in Waikuto, and that he would bo able to make ihe "Mail" a valuable newspaper property. It was his intention to brin;* all bin energy and experience to bear in the work of establishing the paper and making it a credit (o tho district. While thanking

the stall'for tlrcir good wishes, bo cordially mid appropriately expressed, lie uiij^ht say Hint he hail every coiilidence in the future, and wua greatly encouraged l>y tho success lio hivd already mat with Mutual hand- Blinking and congratulations brought t!ic pleasant proceedings to n close. Messrs A. and J, Anderson shipped to-day pur TcAuuu for Napier, l! 0 two tootli Lincoln rains, from their celebrated Hock. Those rams for symctry, size, and beauty of lloece, are noL to liv lieut. It would be impossible to pick l! 0 better nli<;ep from any

llnck iii tho Colony. These Hheep arc a credit to their breeders and whoie Hindi

admired to-day by people who saw them shipped. Messrs Anderson show great

judgment iv their bnedin.; operations, stmlyintr to prodliOO a nicely shaped animal, of good t-i/.0, with lots of wool. Now that tho warm weather Inis

thoroughly Ret in, complaints urarifoas

usual xiicut tho bad drainage of many of the small dwelling houses iv some of the out-lying districts of Auckland, particu larly Newton, which appears to be badly oil' in titi-* respect, Some ot the streets leading down to tho gully between Kai angiihapo Koad aud Upper Pitt-street, are rendered almost impaasablc.to pcdcstriauH|on account of the dreadful smells that greet

their olluctory organs when passing. The nuisaoeo is caused chiclly by persons throw ing refuse and other nuttier into the gutters,

and allowing thorn to remain, without taking thu trouble to .send them to the proper quarter. The result is, when there is no rain to wash thtao impediments away,

stagnancy, and a consequent lioutnijeous cfllnvium arises, compelling person* in many cuiea to go two or three miles out ot their way.

We notice that the Hose Casey steamer will leave thu wharf on Thursday next at 11 o'clock for the purpose of conveying persons lo the forthcoming

Mauurangi Cattle Show to bo held on the following day. Tho Show has created a large amount of intercut, and is likely to be a great success this ye;ir. '1 ho well-tiained baud cf the tlohsou Company will perform

at intervals on the ground. Mr Such, of the Warkworth Hotel, baa kindly offered to the Committee tho use of his now inarqueo for tho ladies. In the evening there will be a graud minstrel entertainment in tho hall, when several Auckland vocalists will put au appearance, including Messrs, Uertie aud Kice iv their pleating perform ances.

In the cricket watch Coromandcl v. Thames ou anniversary day the former made 77 in the first innings aud 38 in the second, aud the latter 71 iv the first innings and 'lfj in the second.

Tlie fruit preserving unit tinning industry at the Thames appears to increase oach season. Mr Hudson, in four yeais, has planted at (Hen Orchard, l'nrnwni, on giouod. bought from the Church Mission Society, 1000 fruit trees, most of which are now bearing their iirst fruits in a most satisfactory manner. Last year about two tons of poaches wore tinned at Glou Orchard, and this being tho first timu any quantity had been prepared, Mr Hudson cent samples in Christchurcb,

Dtiucdiu, and Sydney, besidcH selling a comidcrable quantity on the Thames ami in Aucklaud. A snail parcel was also sent to London. Tho fruit distributed through out the colony «oltl very readily, and as a consequence Mr Hudson has already re ceived numerous orders for this year's fruit.

This year Mr Hudson expects to tin be tween seven and eight ton*. '1 he greater portion of this will bo peaches, but there

will also boa considerable numberot plums. Mr Stecdman, of Tararu, Mr It. N. Smith. Kauwacrungu Valley, ami Mr« Ludlow, of Karakn Creelc, arc also paying some atten tion to this industry.— '■ advertiser." Although the oflicial returns of the exports and imports of Mow Zealand for the year ISSO are not yet published.iin approxi mate estimate bus been compiled for tho

Wellington Monthly Price Current and

Trade Report, In the year 1577 the value of the imports into frow Zealand amount ed to £0,973,415, and of the exports to

£0,327,472. In IS7S the imports had made a "jump "J of nearly two millions in value,

tin increase of over 30 per cent, the amount being £8,755,003, but the exports fell oil' to

£0,015,523. In the year 1871) tho imports remained almost stationary, the value being £8,37-1,585. a small decrease on the preced ing year, aud the exports showed a still further decrease, the amount being only £5,713,120. The imports for 18S0 were valued at £(;,1G2,0U, a diminution of nearly two millions and a quarter as com pared with the previous year. The exports tor ISBO, however, show an increase of over £000,000, on the year before, the total value being £6,352,*692, or nearly £200,000 in excess of tho year's imports. It is further noteworthy Unit whereas in the December quarter of 1579 the imports exceeded the exports by about a quarter of a million. In tho December quarter of 1880 the exports were £50,000 iv excess of the imports, a complote reversal of the position.—" Post."

The newly elected olliccr.sj of the Star of jNcwton Lodge, No. 4 1.0.'-. T., wore in stalled kvt evening at the lodge-room (Newton Hall) by liro. K. Lightfoot, D.'G.W.C.T., Installing Officer, assisted by L'rn. Speakman, of Victoria Lodge, New market, acting G.W.S., Bro. Piper, 1.M., and Bro. Mincham, I.P.M. aa follows:— W.C.T., 7!ro. Moore; W.V.T., Bro. Long botto-n ; W.S., Bro. S. Worms (re-elected); W.F.S., Bro. O. S. Elli3 (re-elected); W.T., his. Lightfoot, senr., (re-elected); W.C., Bro. Kigleton; W.M., Bro. G. liavard; W.A.S., Bro. Daniels (re-appointed); W.1.G., Bro. Cahill; W.0.G., Bro. Collins; W.D.M,, Sister J. Lightfoot; P.W.C.T., Bro. Masters. The reports of tho various officers were very satisfactory, snowing that the lodgo was in a sound condition. A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the retiring officer?. A novelty in the form of a fruit banquet will he held on Thursday next, tho 10th inst., to celebrate the anni versary of Her Majesty's wedding day, in consequent) of which there will be no meet ing of the lodge on that evening. As only a limited number of tickets will be issued those wishing to secure a seat should pur chnsc them early. They can be obtained from the Secretary of the Lodge, Mr S. Worms, land-agent, Newton, or from any of the members of the Committee. Particu lars will be duly advertised in this paper.

The Chief Justice recently made some important remarks on bankruptcy in the case of Mr Isherwood who applied for dis charge. Mr C. A. Uaker, creditors' trustee, said n resolution was passed against the debtor's discharge, because some years since Mr lsbcrwood filed in exactly the same posi tion as now. He believed daring the whole of thattimcMralslicrwoodhadbeen in receipt of a monthly remittance from home of £20. Mr Isherwood, in spite of that, failed for £500. He had not made any effort to make a payment to his creditors—in fact, he had been very off-hand with them. His Honor the Chief Justica said that while a large amount of consideration fairly might be ac corded, and usually was accorded, to persons in trade who had failed, oftcu from causes either unforeseen or beyond their control, no similar consideration could justly be claimed by a person whose name was not in trade, but who knew almost to a penny what v ere his means and prospects of payment when he contracted his debts. He would only have a claim to leniency if he could ahow thut he was in a better position when he in curred the liabilities than when he failed. If a man with a iixed and limited income, or with no income, ran up debts, he had no right to claim his discharge from the ! Court unless bin creditors were willing to release him. If they did not think him en titled to his discharge, the Court would not take it on itself to reverse their decision, or to override their resolution. In that case the debtor would have to go to work and do his best to pay his creditors, at any rate a sufficient dividend to win their consideration and leniency. I

A correspondent from the outskirts of the Waikato expresses dissatisfaction with the present railway time-table, and hopes that trains will be run from Auckland in the morning, so as to give passengers Who have the greatest distance to travel facilities for reaching tlieit destination the Baine night.

There is as yet no explanation forth coming (sayrt the "Cambridge Mail") as to the grottndo oh which the muster Of the Cambridge public school exacts a penuy each weekly from children Attending there. We understand that on Monday he ad dressed the scholars, tolling them that he was justiiied in doing so, and that if any of the parents would come to him he would explain how and why.

Dear Mr Editor:—Permit mo through your valuable paper tocall attention to what appears to me as a very indelicate arrange ment iv the construction of the new baths, that is that bathers are exposed to the view of the surrounding houses while bathing, so that families are much olfended thereby.— Yours, &c, A Resident.

Une of Madame Lotti Wilmot's sug gestions, giveu in her Sunday night's lecture at Wellington, was, if not original, vory divortiug. She has arrived at the opinion, after years of study, that no man should remain single after tweuty-live years of age, and no female over twenty. In older to carry out this view, sho should impose on annual tax upon all bachelors above the former age, Her "modus opeiandi" would bo "a tittle■ bit of blue paper," giving the unhappy single wight a month's notice either to pay or marry. At the end of themonth Madame Wilmot thiuks there would bo a largo number of marriage certificates nourished in tho .tax-gatherer's face.

The " Northern Advocate " (Whangarei) abuses tho Government roundly for its apathy iv regard to the extension of thn YVhiuicarci-Kumo railway to deep water at Long Jieach. Tho same paper discusses the probability of Mr J. Bennett becoming a candidate for Marsdcn, and says : "it is (jnilo possible that Captain Colbeck will Hhortly receivo a re«|iiiaition, calling on him to resign ;if put in circulation it will be widely signed. The grounds of complaint lira that ho has brokon ull his pledges and taken no interest in tho Whangarei Rail way question, though ho promised that ho would leave no Atone unturned until it wan carried to deep water. This, however, is only in keeping with hia speech at Waipii, namely, ' that he could not help supporting iSir George Grey beccuse ho was such a noble old man !'"

At a quarterly meeting of tho Ark of Kdon Lodgo, No. 52, 1.0. G.T., tho follow ing olliceiH wero installed by liro Jones, D.G.W.C.T., assisted by liro Kllis as 1.M., aud Jiio Uuvord, I.D.M. :—Uro Cavil), W.C.T, ; liro Piptsr, W.V.T. ; Jiro Jenkin, VV.S. (ic-electcd) ; Jiro Meurn, W.F.S. ; Sister Jiailey, W.T. (re-elected) ; Jiro liuiley, W.O. ; Bro Clark, W.iM. ; Jiro Taylor, W.I.G. ; lira J'oolcy, W.O.G. ; Sister McDonald, W.A.S. ; Sister Clark, VY.D.M. j Uro Flewelleti, J\ W.C.T. This enterprising lodge, winch haw only been in existence about four month*, numbers about sixty members, aud bids fair ere long to bo tho strongest lodge in tho district. The meetings sre held every Tuesday even ing in the Kiieu. liall, adjoining Mr Payne's grocer's shop.

Cambridge is full of Maoris of every age, rank, sex, and condition. Heavy swell chiefs with their wives, dressed in tho height of Maori fashion, with mats, meres, aud all the insignia of native rank. Others of hum bler degree, iv shawls and miscellaneous clothing, Honmclud nearly in tho garments fashionable iv the Gardeu of Eden. All seem a noisy, happy, contented crowd, and ihcy have a very warm side to the Wuipero. Chief amongst the notables of Muoridom, is Nga Tlitua to Ngakau, formerly secretary to King Tawhiao, and the man who chielly defeated Sir George Grey on his memorable visit to the Maori Sovereign a couple of years ago. There are many others of note too, and more will be in when the Native Lands Court commence?. —" Waikato Mail."

Tho usual weekly meeting of Lodge Hope of Mauukau, 1.0. G.T., was held iv the Masonic Hall, Ouehunga, on Tuesday evening, Ist February. After the ordinary business was disposed of the following oflicers were installed for the ensuing quarter by liro. Fleming, L.D., assisted by Flro. Pape, I.M.,audßro.Oxnham, I.U.M. : —W.C.T., liro. Harvey; W.V.T., Sis. Applcton ; W.S., Bro. Adams; W.F.S., lira. Fleming ; W.T., Jiro. Moselem ; W.C., Si*. Healcy ; W.M., liro. Gillmau ; W.1.G., Hro. Cokibam ; W.0.G., Jiro. Hunt; W.A.S., Uro. bower; W.D.M., liro. Hill. The reports of last quarter showed the lodge to bo in a very favourable posi tion.

Mr Carter is said to have given £300 for Mr Butler's horses mid plant on the Ham ilton-Cambridge Koad.

Gnrrard, tho apostle of tho unemployed iv

Auckland, owns, it appears, some laud in thr Kirikiriroa Highway District. In JJec. last the Secretary wrote to this gentleman for the amount of his rates, addressing the letter to " Mr Garrard, unemployed, Auck land," thinking this the surest way of finding him. Iv reply, thi following liery epistle whs received :•—" Auckland, Dec. 23rd, ISBO. —Sir,—i will or might bo able to send yon the rates and taxes for the little allotment in East Hamilton, Waikato, No. 203, in the course of a month ; aud how dare you, sir, to have the Imprudence to address the letter to mo in the imperti nent way in which you have done, i shall acquaint your superior ofliser on the subject. It is no matter to you, sir, if I am out of imploy. I am shure your wor ship the mayor didn't tell you to address your letter in that way. Mind yourself, sir.—Mn W. G. GARBARD, P. 0., Auck land." The envelope containing his haughty announcement was addressed thus :

—'' To the Clerk at tho County Council that receives the rates, West Hamilton, Wai kato, paid pauper in imploy." Captain McPhersoti responds with a threat to sum mons, whereat the sturdy champion of the "orney 'anded" adopted a very much milder tone ; thus :—" January 20—Sir,— receiving your letter i must say i am out of work and cannot meet your demand You must know your own business better than i can tell you as you want cash.— Yours truly, Mr W. G. GakhaßD."— " \Vaikato Times."

At tho meeting of tbe Waste Lands Board yesterday, some correspondence between Messrs Graut and Foster and the Government was read, relative to the pur chase of the Te Aroha block. Messrs Grant and Foster objected to tho clause relating to " {,'old aud minerals." They were also under the impression that tbe native reserve ■was included in the purchase, and, further, that the Government would drain the land. The Board agreed that the reservation with regard to Royal metals bo withdrawn, and, in reference to the native reserve, that 516 acres bad already been granted, and that the balance of 100 acres bo now granted. As to the question of making roads and providing drainage, the Board were not quite unanimous. Mr Firth was of opinion that a concession should be made rather than see the negotiation break through, but Mosßru May and Tole were of a contrary opinion, holding that the Board was not under any obligation to make either roads or drains. After some little discussion tbe following resolution was agreed to: — "That the Board was not aware of any obligation to make roads, bridges, or drains, and do not make any recommendation to the Government. The business transacted in addition to what wo published last evening was of but little iin portauce. A request from the Wairoa Couuty Council for a grant of a section through which to divert a road was referred to tbe Government, the Board having no power to give away land. A request for the construction of a rood through a swamp at Opotiki was referred to the minister of lands, and several otiier minor matters dealt with, after which the meeting terminated.

The "S.Paul's Parish Magazine" con tinues its unostentatious course, scattering its current notes of progress aud nuragraphs of intelligence by the way. The present number includes parish matters, reports of Sunday-»cbool treat iv the Domain, and the year's proceedings as passed at the annual meeting, calendar, and items of financial importance. Among the woodcuts are several of special merit; wo refer especially to the " Palls of Terni," and the " Triumph ant Entry Into Jerusalem." The famous fulls of Tcrni form one of the most beauti ful scenes of classical Italy, and are well described by a visitor—apparently written on the spot, " Blooms ot Moor and Moun tain" (2nd paper) will be found instructive to young botanists. A pleasant story of bygone days—"Kuth's portion"— is continued. " Our First Flower Show " is simple but pretty. The poetic element is wanting in tho present issue, but there is a short sermon on " Easter Kays," by Key. Richard S. Hassard, formerly of St. Mat. thews, Auckland, but now Vicar of the Holy Trinity, Dalston, in the North of London. This discourse, like all Mr Has sard's sermons, is distinguished by brevity, cheerful thought, and a verso or two from Keble's " Christian Year." This remark ably simple discourse will remind readers of a minister of ordinary abilities an a preacher, but who had amiable qualities as a man, aud who did his utmost, when in charge of S. Matthews, to pronioto har mony and good feeling among his people, and who, aided by his active presence, formed several interesting societies in the parish, but which have ainco died away.

"A Ratepayer" has called and com plainea of the" existence of a nuisance in King and PonipelitSr streets. He says the stench at the (present time is abominablo, and most detrimental to the health of the neighbourhood,

The Auckland Timber Company notify their intention to open Up their property which adjoins tile Tiki Goldrields, for pros pecting, Bnd t6 grant mining leases on most liberal terms, whicn are notiiied in another column.

"The New Zealand Baptist," a now reli gious publicatiau published in Christchurch, under the editorship of the Key. W. U. Spencer, has) been forwarded to us by Mr E. Wayte, "the Auckland agent, The matter in it is well-arranged, and judiciously selected. Two of the principal articles give the substance of addresses by the Rev. Upton Davis and the Rev. A. W. Webb. Most of the other religious bodies possess a representative newspaper, and that now launched on the sea of journalism should not lack support when backed by so influential and growing a body as the Uaptists.

The safety of ihe Czar irom domestic conspirators is purchased at a groat price. We read that during His Majesty's recent journey from Livadia, tea peasants and two soldiers were stationed as watchmen along each verst of the entire distance from Sebas topol,making a total of .'iu',ooo men on loot, with 1,700 mounted. As these were on guard two days and a night, it must be supposed that half were reliefs. The cost of these watchmen, after making allowance for compulsory service, is estimated to have been at least £15,000.

The Waipu settlers mean to petition ttic Government for a tramway to Whangarei harbour. Mr Aldertou, of the "Advocate," lately addressed them for an hour on the subject, and said in the course of his remarks that they could make a tramway, the annual interest and sinking fund on the capital cost of which would not nearly amount to what the district was now paying for cartage from the Point. The amount of money they spent annually in repairing their roads would be fully Bullicient to pay interest on capital required to make a light tramway. The advantages of the tramway over the said road were such as would revolutionize Waipu. Ho was noi going to talk clap-trap, but he was thoroughly convinced that their land was equally as cood as anything in the Waikato and precisely similar, only through want of menus of transit, they (Waipu) were unable to farm the land. It was monstrous that a settlement with 1200 people, and 27 years old, should after the borrowing and expenditure by the Colony of millions of money on public works, be found to-ilay isolated, as it were, from a harbour. The track of 12 miles along the mind was au insult to our standard of civilization, and put Waipu 50 years behind the times. A light tramway could be made for £350 a mile, as the whole road was level and there was no earthwork to do. At any rate, £5000 would make a tramway suflicient for their requirements, and by the time it was rotten, a railway should take its place.

Mr Saukcy lias lately been delivering his opinions on the 'subject of church choir mimic. Ho does not object to quartet choirs, but he would have a largo chorus clioir around the quartet, to'join it in certain parts. Jle likes holom and special pieces by the trained singers, yet he would have only one or two such pieces during any ono service, anJ would have at least two hymns in which the whole congregation could join. He says that tho minister should join iv the singing, arid not bo fumbling over his notes us if ho had nothing to do with praising God. The minister should not only sing himself, but urge all to sing. Choirs ought to behave like ladies and gentlemen. They have no business to be whispering, or flirt ing, or reading nowspapers while the minis ter is preaching. They ought to sing distinctly, so that the congregation can un derstand the words. The church is not mi opera, to gratify a taste for artistic music. It should furnish the music that will please and edify the majority of the worshippers, and not merely a cultured and fastidious few. The children should be brought to the church aud accustomed to take part in tho singiug. In Mr Spurgeon's church the children all sit together, and great pains are taken to train them in sing in,,'. Ministers ought to pray tor a special blessing on tho singing. It is a means of grace as well as the Scripture reading and the sermon. And, finally, the hymns and the sermon ought to be in harmony with each other.

The caso brought by the master of the Auckland schooner Flectwing against the Wellington Regatta committee, arising out of the schooner race won by tho Flectwing, but awarded to an unplaced vessel turned upon tho placing of the buoys and the instructions given to the vessels. The evidence showed that a largo num ber of vessels had been misled. A boat which was to have been used as a mark boat] had been taken for the yacht race and a buoy substituted in its place, which had misled the competitors. The defence con tended that the decision of the committee, according to the rules, must he final, and also that the course was plain. Some dis cussion arose regarding the existence of the committee. 11 is Worship said the position of the committee—if there were any—was somewhat analagous to that of the stewards of a race meeting, and iv England, Victoria, and elsewhere it had been held that the determination of the stewards must be one iv accordance with law and equity, and was liable to be reviewed by any competent tri bunal ;so that, assuming there was a committee who had final power to deal with nich disputes, they were bound to exercise their power according to equity, and not according to their own whim. Mr Quick, the committee's solicitor, mentioned that one special defence to tho action was that there had been a fouling between the Fleet wing and the Star of the Sea, and the rules in such cases disqualified the boat adjudged culpable—in this in stance, the Fleetwiog. In giving final judgment, his Worship referred to the wide difference in tho two counts submitted by the plaintiff, and said that it must be per fectly clear that he could not give judgment for plaintiff on both. On the one plaintiff claimed the prize on the ground that he had won it, and on tho other a refund of his en trance fee because there had been no race. After hearing all the evidence and the argu ments of the learued counsel, he had come to the conclusion that there had been no race at all. A race would consist of a num ber of vessels competing over a defined course. In thin case the masters of the vessels had been supplied with maps, allow ing approximately where the buoys would be placed, but tho map was oDly a topographical one, aud there was not even anything on the chart to indicate which way vessels were to sail. Then there were instructions Riven to some of the competitors to sail round the buoy boats Maori and Hope, which were to mark two extremities of the course. He ex onerated Pilot Sims from all blame, as in placing tho Hope of Ngahauranga, he had evidently acted judiciously, especially as he had received no instruction as to where he should place them, one or the other. It seemed to him that the chart and authorita tive instructions were extraordinary, and the ternis being neither fair nor equal, he should decide that there was no race. Plaintiff was, therefore, entitled to have his entrance fees refunded. The costs would be taxed on the lesser count only.

She seemed so excited, and was so enthu siastic, that at first sight wo took her to bo an escaped lunatic. " I tell you," sho said, " there's nothing like it this side of the equator; at least it thoro la I never tasted it, and my neighbours all say tho same, and we think that no breakfas 1 table should be without it; whatever elsa we do without, wo never fail to got a weekly supply of this." Then our curiosity being arousod, wo ventured in imagination to approach nor, and timidly enquired what It was. She answered

" Bettany's Bacon," a splondid lot ot which, will bo cut up and sold to-morrow, in tho City Market, at wholcsalo prices; therefore, ploaso call early to avoid oonfusiou.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

(BY TELEQKAPU, OWN COIIKESI'ONDENT.)

TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS.

GKAHAMSTUWN, this day. THE "Advertiser's" To Aroha reporter says the exodus of people has ceased, aud those who have remained aro determined to give the lield a thorough trial before taking their departure. The majority of those who loft aro Waikatoitea, who soon became disgusted at not making fortuues as they had expected, merely by putting a pick into the hills and taking out masses of cold. These arc not the sort ot men required on new fields, and it is perhaps just as well they have gone. Much satisfaction is expressed on. all sides at the intention of the provisional directors of the public battery to accept a tender on Saturday next for the erection of a plant. The mill is urgently required, und ie is to bo hoped that the contractors, who aro sure to be Messrs A. and G. Price, their tender being lowest, will exert them selves to have the work completed before the expiration of the allotted period, viz., two months, in order that crushing may be started,

AQUATICS

CUTTER IvACE,

The sweepstakes cutter race round Tiritiri for £5 each terminated this morning in a victory for the Gannet. The report of the earlier portion of the race given in our last evening's issue followed the boats into Rangitoto Channel. The JViahurangi waa then leading, and she held her position all the way to Tiritiri. Here she wac be calmed, and the other vessels caught up to her. All four were lyirjg close together for some time, there beinV scarcely v breath of wind. The Henry then took the lead, with the Gannet second, Mahurangi third, and Euphemia fourth. The Gannet gained on the Henry, and soon took first place, which she held until passing the Queen-street wharf shortly after daybreak this morning. The Henry, which bad second place, was sixteen minutes behind the Gannet. The Eupbemia was third, and Mahuraugi fourth.

YACUT RACE,

The race between the yachts Toy and Jessie Logan, for £20 a side, takes place to morrow afternoon. The course is from the Queen-street wharf round the buoy off Drunken Bay and back. The Jessie Logan is the favourite, slight odds beiug given on her.

SCULLERS' RACK.

The amateur scullers' race, postponed from Regatta Day, takes place in the har bour to-morrow at 4.30 p.m. The competi tors are—Messrs llalstead and Morpcth, of the Ponsonby Rowing Club, and Yatcs and T. Henderson, of the Auckland Rowing Club. The Ponsonby representatives are the favourites.

OPEN SAILING BOAT RACE,

A meeting of boat-owners (is to be held to-night to make definite arrangements for an open sailing boat sweepstakes race, which is expected to come off to-morrow. A large number of competitors arc expected to enter, and the contest is expected to be an exciting one. The course will be fixed to-night

INRIGGER RACE,

The junior amateur inrigger race, post poned from Regatta Day, takes place at four o'clock to-morrow afternoon. The crews entered represent the Auckland, Ponsonby, and North Shore Clubs, the lirst-nanied being the favourites.

SMALL SAILING BOATS,

The race between the sailing boats Imp, Olga, Zip, and Coy, which was ordered to be sailed over again owing to the shifting of the buoy on Regatta Day, takes place to morrow afternoon. The Coy and Olga are the favourites.

LOYAL STAR OF AUCKLAND LODGE, A. C.

Tiik installation of officers of the Loyal Star Lodge (2G) American Constitution was held in the Lodge-room last evening. The installing ollicers were the D.D.G.M., lira. John Hughes, accompanied by Bros. Paterson, P.G., W. Marshall, N.G., Mor rison, P.G., Kcesiug, G.C., Cambie, G.S., N.G., ThwaiteH, G.T. The following members were duly iustalled to olh'cc : —■ iiro. Pennal, N.G. ; Bro. Humphries, V.G.; Jiro. Daryal, Secretary ; liro. Bntler was re-elccled Treasurer. The M.G., liro. Pcunal.j then appointed the fallowing ollicers :—K.S., N.G. Bro. Thomas ; L.S., N.G. Bro. Cameron; R.S., V.G. Bro. Dell; L.S., V.G. Bro. Hill; Warden, Bro. Hurvey; Conductor, Bro. Power: Bro, Kccsiuf,', Chaplain; R. and L.S.S., Bro. Beat mid Shaw; 1.G., Bro. Whit ing 0.G., Bro. Mundeno, The bre thren were then invited to the ban quet prepared by Mr A. Cairns, of which they heartily partook. N.G. Penual occupied the chair, and V.G. Bro. Humphreys, the vice-chair. The former was supported by Bros. Hughes and Falconer, and the latter by Bros. Paterson and Dargal. The toasts of the evening were proposed and duly honoured, viz. : — "The (Jucen and Koyal Family" '-The Retiring Ollicers and tho»e Newly Installed," "The D.D.G.M.," "The Health of the Loyal Pride of Newton Lodge," "The Grand Lodge Oilicers," "Absent Brothers," "The health of Bro. McCalsky," aud the Host and Hostess." A number of songs filled the pauses, and a pleasant evening was passed.

PONSONBY PÜBLIC SCHOOL.

DISTRIBUTION OF PHIZES.

TiiEKK wus a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen yesterday at the Ponsonby school to witness the presentation of prizes, cer tificates of proficiency, &c, to the scholars. Mr Upton, chairman of the Committee, and Messrs D. F. Evans (Secretary), and G. Cruickshank, W. J. Kces, and K. H. Stevenson were also present. Mr Upton, in his introductory remarks, said they were met under agreeable circum stances to present the prizes and certiiicates. When the boys who contested the scholar ships commenced their labours they were not aware that such handsome prizes as those which Mr Swanson had bestowed wouldbe given to the successful competitors Mr Swanson, as had been his custom for years past, had provided a treat in celebra tion of the re-assembling of the school. He regretted that Mr Swauson was unable to be present amongst them, but he had a letter from that gentleman which he would read before proceeding further with the business which had called them together. The letter was as follows, and addressed to the chairman :—

Auckland, 3rd February, ISSl.—Dear Sir,—You will oblige me by assuring the Ponsonby committee, though out of my power to be present at the distribution of prizes, that they can rely on me to do all in my power to promote the efficiency of their school. Speaking for myself, lam more than pleased with the results. If the scholars only go on as they have done they will do. Here is what I mean. Pousonby got one scholarship last and two this year, That meaus four next examination. New ton .Hast got one this year, and of course two are expected there; and I do not think it wrong to look for one in Newton West. At this rate, seven will be accounted for, but you can tell the youngsters that, if they will make a special effort, and pull off the eight among them, there will be no impertinent inquiries as to how many were got by any particular school, so long as it is done in the district. And further, that, in addition to their own progress, and the gratification of their friends, they may rely on the teachers coming down handsomely m the matter of prizes.—Believe me to be, yours sincerely, W>l. SWANSON.

The Chairman's speech was well ananged and to the point. Mr Upton considered th.it the result of the scholarship examina tiuus, so far as Ponsonhy was concerned, was one highly creditable to Mr Bailey, the head-master, mid he expected the children to give him three cheers when MrSwnuson's lollies were disposed of. Mr Upton then presented the certificates of scholarship to Frank Goodacre and Albert Hough, to gether with two largo piles of handsoinely bound books, the gift of Mr Swaiuon ; and Sir Julius Vogel's prize (4 vols. Wuverley novels, elegantly bound, library edition), to George Cruickshauk. Certificates of profi ciency were also given to George Cruick fihank, T. 0. Jenkins, F. W. Sage, C. T. Edwards, and E. C. Blomfield.

Mr B. Bailey, the head-master, expressed his gratification a t seeing such a large number of parents and friends present, which evidenced the interest they felt iv the work ot the school, and after some words of encouragement and advice to the successful scholars, Mr Bailey presented cer tificates of merit from the Board tor regular attendance to Margaret Clough, Evelyn McDermott, Mabel Harris, Emma Carter, and Henry Clough ; also 229 certilicates to the children who had passed the standard examination.

A vote of thanks, on the motion of Mr George Cruickabank, was uuauimously ac corded to Mr Uptou, tho chairman.

The report of Mi K. J O'Sullivan, tho Inspector of Schools, on the examination for standards, was of a very interesting character.

BLIND VOTING

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—Perhaps you can throw some light upon the projected Tramway system (the public arc invited to give a blind vote). Is tho City expected to undertake this work, or is it to be by a Kegistered Company 1 Will it run along main thoroughfares only, or upon the streets in general ? Is it to pass through all the suburbs ? What is the estimated cost per mile? Is the fare to be iixed as one of the conditions, and the vote of fare from different or the main points ; also the motive power to be used. If the whole thing can be laid before the public, tlieu we shall have something to guide us in voting.—Yours, &c.,tC. Atkin.

A youuc lady was asked recently which she preferred of two brothers. She res ponded, " When I am with cither of them, I prefer the other,"

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

An "Iron Hand" Itcsolutimi.

|B KU T X E\S TELKOEAMS,

LONDON, Feb. 2, evening. IN the House of Commons this afternoon Mr Gladstone gave notice that he would propose that a majority of three-fourths of the House, on a motion of "Urgency," should suffice to give the speaker supreme control over the Cabinet, and give him immediate power to suppress disorder. Mr. Gladstone's proposal is made in view of the disgraceful scenes which occurred last night in the House on the Irish Coercion Bill.

MARKETS.

LONDON, February 2.

Consols. 9J. New Zealand securities are unchanged. Australian und New Zealand wheat remain at last quotations, viz. : Adelaide, ex ware house, 50s; New Zealand, ex ship, 445; Adelaide Hour, ex warehouse, 34s ; Austrai liau beef tallow, 35s Gd ; best mut.on, 38s. The stock of tallow in London yesterday was 13,2u0 casks.

MARKET REPORT.

LONDON, February \

The following is the New Zealand loan and Mercantile Agency Company's report. Wool.—Market unchanged. Up to datn 17,'},000 bales have arrived, Trade in the manufacturing districts is unchanged. Wheat.—Market Hat, Adelaide is worth 50s; Victorian, 49s u'd; and New Zealand 47s Der 4961b5. Tallow.—Market firm Mutton is worth 375, and beef 34s Gd per c\vt. Leather.—Market quiet. Best sides, iud.

AUSTRALIAN.

RAILWAY PROM SYDNEY TO MEL,

BOUKNE,

MELBOURNE, February 3.

The railway between Gerogery and Albany, New South Wales, was opened to day, aud communication between Mel bourne and Sydney is now complete. The opening ceremony was performed by the Hon. John Lackey, the New South Wales Minister for Public Works, who formally declared the line open, aad delivered a con gratulatory address, in the course of which lie expatiated upon the benefits to be derived by the completion of conii munication between Melbourne and Sydney. The Hon. Graham Berry, the Hon. J. B. Patterson, Sir Henry Parkes, and Sir Patrick Jennings were present, together with an assemblage of lully 2,000 persons. The whole proceedings passed oil' with eclat, and were followed by a luncheon. A grand ball and supper to night will conclude the festivities.

EXHIBITION AWARDS,

MELBOURNE, February a

Further Exhibition awards are published, but all the New Zealand ones go to the South Island.

AN OLD MURDER,

SYDNEY, February 3,

Two men have been arrested at Euabalong charged with the murder of James Omak in 1870. .

SCINTILLAIIONS.

"We brlet; icr it is witn words as with the beams: the more they are condensed, the deeper they burn."—eouthky.

When can't a man keep his feet dry ?—. When ho has a creak (creek) in his boots.

Captain Jicerc's son rescued a lad named Hyde from drowning in the Waikato river near Hamilton, on Saturday.

If a man bumped his head against the top of a room, what article of stationery wouldhebesupplied with?— Ceiling whacks,

Mesdames Whitaker, Anderson, Minnett, and Thomas, and Misaes Hunter and Man deno, will preside at the stalls in the Kihikihi bazaar, to be held in the Te Awamutu Hall on the 9th and 10th iusts,

Ponsouby public school is crowded by over 450 children and over 70 had to be refused this quarter. More accommodation should be at ouce furnished by the Board of Education.

A little fellow, ou going for the first time to a church where the pews wero very hij>h, was asked on coming out what he did in the church, when he replied, " I went intw a cupboard, and took a seat on a shelf." We learn that the members of the Auck land Dramatic Cluh are rehearsing for their third private dramatic and musical peiiormance, which will shortly be eiven in the Lome-street Hall.

" Prisoner at the Bar," said the judge, " is there anything you wish to say before sentence is passed upon you ? — The prisoner looked wistfully toward the door, and remarked that he would like to say " Good evening," if it would be agreeable to the company.

Can't be done.—First Preparatory Student (angrily) : " If you attempt to pull my ears you'll have your hands full," — Second Preparatory^ Student (looking at his ears) : " Well, yes, I rather think I shall."

If you wish to preserve harmony in your family the great secret lies in being some times blind to the things you do not care to see, and deaf to things you do not care to hear.

As the tree is fertilised by its own broken branches and fulling leaves, and grows out of its own decay, to men and nations are bettered and improved by trial, and refined out of broken hopes and blighted expect ations.

Scene: Police Court.—A ■woman was going to plead for her larrikin. A sudden thought struck her and in a loud voice sho exclaimed to a friend : " Hould your ton gue I Shure my man is home to-day, and he is able to puzzle all the liars (lawyers) in the Court."

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

[BY TELKGKAFH, OWN CORKESFONDKNT,]

NELSON, this day. The Conference has held its formal sittings. Tie balance of business was pushed through rapidly, as all were becoming wearied wishing to catch the steamer. During the sittings a vast amount ot business was done. The efforts put for ward by the Rev K. Bavin were justly awarded a special vote of thanks for his attention to lay representations. Next Conference has been invited to Christchurch. The Penguin leaves for Manukau at noon, arriving on Sunday morning early. Pas. sengers : The Rev Messrs T, Buddie, W, Morley, Geo. Bond, and C. Griffin, Messrs Hobbs, Edsou, Beaumont, Prime, Sanson, White, Gerling, Griffiths, Bycroft, and Miss Buddie.

CRICKET MATCHES.

AUCKLANDEK C.C. V. THK ALPHA SECOND Elrven.—Play commences at 2.30 atSurrry Hills. Young Aucklauders : Colgan (3), Sexton, Pritchard, Wheeler, Savage, Sexton Berry, Miller, and Smith. Alpha : White (captain) Cucler, Dewar, (2) McDermott Cranch, ltountree, Pcrston, Kilpatrick, Edwards, and Webb.

Devonpoet v. Onehunga.—A cricket match will be played to-morrow between the Dcvonport and Onehunga C.C.s. The following are the players :—Devonport— Wynyard (2), Sims, Sibbiu (2), Frazcr, Colgan, Shaw, McLeau, Bartley, Lander, Emergency : Wynyard. Onehunga :— Donovan, Bienuan, Daly, Dore, Mahoncy, Patten, Brown, Stokes, Eastwood, Murdoch, Beavers. Emergency : Jackson.

West End V, Whact. — A drag will leave the Union Bank corner at 1.15 p.m. sharp. West End :—Messrs Wallace, Way mouth, Hanna, Stovin, Lewis, Sullivan, Cooper, Simms, Cooke, Bantfield, Davy, Butler, and Baker. Between the Wewmarket Union and the Onehunga United Second Eleven Cricket Clubs at 2 o'clock. Onehunga : Stych, T. Mahoney, Leahy D. Brown, Mulgan MooDcy, Cullen, Jeffery, Bissel, Brookfield Kilgour, an dHowsrd.

Auckland United v. Auckland.—A return match will be played to-morrow and the following Saturday afternoon. The Auckland United team is :—Mumford, Testro, Iven?, C. MacC'ormick, P. Dufaur, Lankham (2), Buckland, Cromwell, Jervis, and Witty.

Parnell v. Carlton.— Return match on Domain cricket ground. Parnell: Brooks (2), Nairn (2), Crawford, George, Brown, Sadler, Kobineon, Lumpkin, Cooper, Carlton : Gatland, Cook, Creek, Bipley, Whitesidc, Walker, Waddingbain, Moqinie, Clayton, Talbot, Smith. United v. Civil Service.—ln Domain at 2 o'clock tomorrow. Uuited : Dufaur (capt.), MacCormick, George, Johnston, Buckle, Trigell, Shove, Done, Edwards, Grant and Thwaitcs. Civil Service: Irvine, Parris, Colebrook, HamJin, Great back, Lumsden, Canadan, Morrow, Mitford, Thomas and Heighway.

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Horses. -There has been considerable vitality in the market, and a very largo number have boon brought forward, butunfortuoately many wcro weedy or refused to take their warranty test. At tho Durham Yards, on Friday, over an averaged numbor wore submitted for sate by auction, and although tor some horses bidding ■were languid, Balo3 in most instances were effected, and there remained an unsatisfied demand (or good upstanding geldintrs for coach ing purposes, and good hacks would have found purchasers. We quote: Hacks, from £5123 Cd to *Sl7 ; light harness hordes, from £U to J32210a : draught, £32 53. Cattle,—There has been agreatdeuldoingin in the market. 'Jho supply hag been good, particularly at Fapakura, where tho yards were completely filed. No choice dairy cowshavo been disposad of. A largo number of stores havo been brought forward, and found pur chasers. Fat beasts have been in rather short supply, but there wa3 no upward tendency in the prices. Wo quote: Dairy cows, from £6los to £8 sa; calves, from 27s 6d to 40a; yearlings, £2 103 to £2 15a; two-yejir-old steers, £315s to £1 103; three-year-old sUen, £5 to £510s. Bheep.—The number submitted at the fair on Tuesds.r was rauoh less than anticipated, owine to two large draftb not coming forward. The Jots consisted, principally, of ased sheep, and otherwise, not very desirable for breeding pur poses, but those shewing indications of a good fleeoe, sold at prices much in favour of vendors, as conpared with the usual weekly markets The rams, although well bred, were not the best of their clasi, £1 10s beinK tho highest price, ■while inferior animals sold at 16s. Ewes ranged from 7s Cd to 15s 3d; lambs, 7s lid to 10s; store wethers, 10a to lls Od. The butchers' pens at the market were well filled, and Is 8d por Blba waa about the avarage price. Lambs woro plentiful, #nd sold at from (ft Cd to Us 3d,



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