SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tiraH wATwnjThis Evening, 4.22 HtUH WATKR-j To . momm Morning, 4.19 ! UNSKT.-Thls Kvoning, 7.0 tUNRIBE.—To-Morrow Morning fi.SO M JON'S AGK.-Full Moon, lWli, Q. 3 ilti.

ARRIVALS.

LAST KVKNINIV

Coronet, BChoanor, Bewicko, from I: lands

(TO-DAY. Olonelg, p.?., Karquhar, from Rassoll Fanny Kelly, keich, Williams, Irdfll Whan g&iuru

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVFSINCS.

Zaaittnfiia, P.M.s.s,, ChoValier, for Sydney

IfO-DAY. TCngarooma, s.s., Chatllold, for South <Jlonclg, s.s., SHrquhar, for Tauranga 80110 Bran&an, schooner, Harris, for Samoi

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

ILonOon-Dunloe, loading: Loch Urr, to follow Wow York—Beatrioa Havonor, loading Tauranga—Glenelg, Monday: wntralii, Monday SlusuaU—lona. Monday ; Rotomahana. Monday via South—Kotomahaim, Thursday Whangaret and Kusaoll-VVaitakl, vVodnosday Now Plymouth and South—llawsa. Tuesday Whangorel—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays

Waitakl, Friday Frlondly Islands-Myrtlo Tonga bnd Hamoa-'Oaledonfa. Ratu day Cook's ißlands—Boroalis; loading

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Wolverine, H.M.S., from Sydney, shorty Merope, ship, from London Oxford, ship, (M.T.L.a.) from London; sailed Dec. 1 Sydonhsm, barque (J.M.F.Q), from London sailed November 27th Avoca, barquo, from London; to Bail January

15 Chile, barquo, from London ; loading Orient, barque, from London; to sail Fobruary 8 Porn, barquo, from London: loading Loch Dee, barque, from L\.nioa ; sailed Decem-

her 21 Saperior, barque, from New xork; soiled

Ootober 23 Cabarfeldh, bnrqwo (S.Q.M.J.). from Hongkong Himalaya, barque (V.T.IC.M), from Londou; Stag, barquo, frum Newcastle; sail d Thomas acd Henry, brig, from I yttolton Orwell, brigantine, from tho Islands Rodoriok Dhu. brigantine, from Duncdin Defiance, brigantine. from Port t'halmora Kthel, brigantino, from Dunedln Kyno, brigamino. from Rotumnh Look Out, brigantine. from Sydney Knergy. schooner, from Noumoa Kate McGregor, schooner, from Timaru Falcon, three masted schooner, from Melbourne;

sailed 31st Mazoppa, schooner, from RarotODgi Marion, schooner, from Noumea Policeman, sohooner, from Noumea Mary King, echooDor, from Lyttelton Julia Prico, schooner, from Noumea Dayspring, mission schooner (YV.a.B.M.), from the Islands Gael, achooncr, from Lcvuka

Agnos Donald, schooner, from Rsrotonga JCnterpriso, schooner, from Timaru Sybil, schooner, from Society Islands Transit, schooner, from Rarotonga Atotohau. schooner, from Kaiotonga Pirate, schooner, from Penryhn Island Pearl, katuh, from Karotonna Speedwell, ketch, from Norfolk Island

IMPORTS.

Per Coranot, from Islands:—Bs tons copra, SJ tons pearl sholl, 1 ton coUod, 1 casesbouhode mer.

EXPORTS.

Per Belle Brandon, for Samoa :-50 tins flour, 50 tins biscuits, 100 bags rico. 5 caHOB kerosine. 8 mats Bugar, 1 boxes tobacco, 5 boxes tea, 27 packages sundries.

INWARD 3 Coastwisk.—Perseverance, from Waiheke; with 250 bnshols shingles: Pukapuka. from Matakana, with 20,000 feet junk timber; Rangatira, from Barrier, with 50 ton 3 flrnwood; Fanny Kelly, from Waangitoa, with 29.P03 feet timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Peraoveranco, for Sandspit; Pukapuka, for Hahurangi; Eanga tira, for Omaha.

Tho brigantine Borealls h»s entered out at the Customs for Cook's Islands.

Tho barque Orient was expected to leave Now York for Lyttelton and Auckland on the Sth inst. Her cargo for this port includes 2000 cases kerosine oil.

The ketch Fanny Kelly, which was reported to be ashore at Whangaruru, arrived in harbour this morning. Tne damage sustaiaed by her was not very serious, and temporary repairs ■were made by Mr Ro;s.

The s s. Cuzco left London for Adelaide on December 22. Mr Henry Geld, for * uckland, and Meeare a. M. Khode3 and Carlow Smith, for Gisbornc, were amongst the pasiengors.

The schooner Coronet returned last evening from a cruiso in the Cook's Islands, which ex tended over a period of three-and-a-half months. Passengers :—Messrs J. Dean and A. Main.

The Zealandia resumed her voyage to Sydney at eight o'clock last night, with the following passengers:—Mrs Captain Moore, Mr and Mra J. M. Dargaville, and boy, Mr and Mrs Smedley, Captains Hough and J. Williams, Messrs C. J. De Betham, A. Schonloy, Georga Johnston, Oaborne-Gibb3, F. G. Clayton, C. K. Ponder, J. A. Cooper, H. S. Meyers, Stewart (2). Stoerage: Messrs A. Blomiield, A. Kco: t. 1.. Manahan.

The 8.8. Ringarooma which left for the South to-day, took the following pasaenge's :—Gi3 borne: Miss M. Henry, H. H. Dairs, Maxwell Stewart. Napior: Mrs Fassmore. Wellington: B. Owen. J. Graot and wife. Littelton :H. Knox, Master ' yverett, A. iyon, F. VV. Wil liams, Mrs and Miss Heywood, Smith. S. Spen sley. Port Chalmers: Mra Reynolds, Master CaUan. Melbourne: J. Fleming, Page.

The New Zealand Shipping Company (limited), despatched tho following vessels from London Binco the date of last sun Franoisco circular :— 1880: December 8, Crown thorpe, for Wellington; Dec. 11, Centurion, for Otago; Dec. 23, Pareora. for Wellington, 19 passengers; liec. 23, Loch Dee, Auckland; Deo. 23, Qarelooh Canterbury; Dec 31, Formosa, for Otago. And will des patch : -1881: Jan. 8, Mataura, for Canterbury ; Jan. 15. Avona, for Auckland; Jan. 15, Arabella, for Wellington.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Penguin, c.a,, Malcolm, for South

The 8.8. Pengnin loft last evening for the South with the 'Frisco mail and the following paßsengers: — For New Plymouth: Mi3ses Hull™ (2), Bishop Cowle, Messrs J. C. Sharland, Buddie, Pugh, Ensor, Foid, and 4 natives. For Nelson: Master Brett For Grcraouth: Mr K. Smith. Kor Westport: Mr Kennan. For Wel lington :Mr Lovinsohn. For Lyttolton: Messrs Leacett and Ring. For Uunedin: Messrs Mar shall-and H. D. Levlnsohn. For Melbourne: Mr Pellett

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russkll, this day.

Arrived: Waitaki, from Auckland, at 830 a.m. Silled : Waitaki. Passengers:—Moaera VonStunner, Hill, Thompson, ana others.

New Plymouth, this day. Arrived: Pengnin, from Onehunga, at 7 a.m. Bailed: Prnguin, for Kelson, at 10 a.m.

Napikr, this day. Arrived: Magellan Clond, brigantlne, frcm Whangarel, with 200 tons coal.

Lottsxton, yeetorday. Sailed: Kctwln Bassett and Freetrader, for Newcastle.

Port Chalmers, yesterday. Sailed: Rotomahana. Passengers for Auck land :—Meesra Glendinning and Bpenco,

COMMERCIAL.

Kvkmn'o Star Office, Thursday. " Mr R. Arthur held a large sale ot fruit to-day. There was a large attendance, and competition ■was good, fair prices bning realised. Sydney fruit: Apples, 4a 9d per case; oranges, fid 9d per case; (rapes, 3d to 5d per Ib. Local fruit : Pears, Jd to 2}d: apples, id to 2Jd: plums, tfd to did; peaches, i:M to 3d per lb,; and lemons, Is 4d per dozen. At Mr L. W. Eaton's fruit sale twiay, pears brought from 4s to 4s 61 per case; apples, about as per case; quinces, ijd per lb.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Feiikuary 10th, 1881,

Theatre Royal—Lydia Howardo Troupo and Burlesauo Company, " Nemesis," 8 p m.

Lodgo Priuco of Wales—Masonic Hall, Prlnoes-3trcet, 7.30 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional Mcoling, 7.30 p,m. Nowton Hall—Star o£ Newton Lodge enter tainment, S p.m.

Nil Deeparandnm Lodße-A.0.F., Masonic Hall, Newton, 7.30 p.m.

Lome-street Hall—Auckland Amateur Dra matic Club entertainment, 8 p.m. Mount Xden Baptist Chapel-"Babes In the Basket," 7.30 p.m.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.— Tina Day. For Whi.iangi, Tftitua, Taurangn. and Opotlkl, per Glonelg, tit 1 p.m.

Fhiday, nth instant. For Thames, per Rotomahiina, nt U. 30 a.m. For Wanganul, per Wallabi, ut 1 p.m. For Waihoke and Coromandul, per Coro niandel, at 2.30 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parvia, Watpu, Whan garei, and Tauginua, per Arxylo, ut 1 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Wangaroi, and Manga pai, per Waitaki, at S p.m. Saturday, 12th instant. For Walwera, MahuranKi, Mntakana, Manga wai, otc, per Rose Casoy, at 10 a.m. Monday, 11th Instant. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, 15th instant. For Taranaki and Southern portß, per Hawca, at 5 a.m. NOTR-The Government steamer Rtolla leaves the Bluff Harbour for West Coast Sounds about the middle of present month. 8. B. 8188, Chief Postmaater. Chief Poßt-ofllce, Auckland

Notices to Correspondents.

ExcELßtop.—Princo Albert wag born August • 6,1819. and died December 11,1861.

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1881.

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

( On Monday next three members will be returned by the payers of harbour dues, to represent them on the Harbour Board. There are also three to be chosen by the suburban authorities of Parnel), Ponsonby, and North Shore, and three by the City Council. Out of thirteen members on the Board, therefore, nine come before their constituencies for approval or rejection. Now is the timo, then, to insist i upon a definite pledge from every candidate that ho will support the construction of a large dock. It is unnecessary for us to recapitulate the multitude of reasons which make this great work one of absolute imperative necessity if Auckland means to hold her ovn against rival colonial ports. The status ot Auckland, as a shipping port, will be fixed by the people themselves, and surely -with our unequalled advantages we are not going to play second iiddle to Lyttelton and Port Chalmers and abandon all intention of qualifying our port as a naval station, and as a refitting place upon the great Pacifio track. Com modore Wilson will pay Auckland a visit in a few weeks, and as he goes home soon afterwards itis most desirable that unanimity should prevail in the Board, and such assurances bo given to the Ccmmodoie as will satisfy him of the adaptability of Auckland as a naval station. The mode of election for the Board is such a farce tha unless steps are taken to secure absolute and definite pledges from candidates, opponents or obstructors of the scheme may once more succeed in deferring its execution for years. It is admitted now that the funds of the Board are ample; the site at Calliope Point, after careful examination, is shewm to be un exceptionable ; and it only remains for the constituencies to exercise their prerogatives judiciously, and put in men who will enter upon the under taking with a will.

Two shocking accidents to children nre reported by our telegrams to-day. One by which a boy was killed Ly a liorso at Wliaugarci, the other which led to the death ot one child and the injury of three others at Taranaki.

The petition in favour of laying off i cricket and recreation ground in Alfacri Park has received the signatures of nearly all the leading business men in the city. There were only fVuir refusals during tlu canvass. Timo presented the'circulation oi the petition outside Queen-street, as it waf doomed desirable to get it in to-nip;ht, when the plans of the &rouM will be aubniitttd. A oouutCr petition, set Oh foot, it is said, In a'leaaehoWor^ii tile Improvement Commi sionera' •eatft'to, is now hoing circulate1, It ia wcftl that the citizens should under stand oleally tho merits of this question, Out of the 15 acres of Park Reserve all tlia is sought for cricket and active rccreatioi is only 'i:j acres, and this is the \n>' picco of level laud in the city nov available for such a purpose. If such n grouudwero laid ofr'.and the hill-sides terraceil with pleasant walks and furnished will convenient seats, the Park on Saturdaj afternoons would present a scene of cheer ful life and activity. With good health giving games on tho green for tin active, a band of music, nnd plnasnin shady walks for ladies aud men whose tastce, constitution, or ngo, incline them tc quiet pursuits, all classes of citizens would find in their park congenial attrae tions, We hopo tho petition adver.se t> tho cricket ground will be carefully shunned even by these who usually put their name: down to any petition so long as it cost nothing. If the petition in favour of tin cricket ground were only put in genenil cii culiition, wo tiro convinced that thousands of signatures ii'i^htreadily be obtained; and we would urgo the cricket arid athelie club not to rest sutislied with the very in linen tial representation already made, but the) should take immediate steps to carry out v systematic canvass of the whole cily."

We lJiniud renders that all appeals against city ns^essments must be lodgeu with the Jud{,'o of tho Assessment Court oi. or before the loth of February, othorwisi they will not bo heard. Tlio paragraph in our niorninu contemporary, therefore, i» calculated to mialcad objectors.

A rille match tnkes place this week he tween four operators in tho Auckland Telcßraoh Ollieo nnd a similar numbor in the Wellington ollieo. Tho Auckland men liro to-morrow, and their opponents on Saturday.

A rillo match between tho Engineer and Volunteer Coinpamiua i» to ho liied at the Mount Kden Killo Mango on .Saturday next. Tho number of men on ouch Bide will bo ten.

At the mooting of tbo Rcgutta Ululi on Tuesday evening, a Rcnornl opinion »p ---peitrcd to prevail that tlio ofiminonta! element on the list of honorary ollicern should tlive |ilaco Id the usofuf. It was accordingly agreed Unit His Womhi|> tlu> Mayor ot Alieklautl should bo requcßtod to act as patron, instead oE His Excellency tho Governor, as heretofore; while the Chairman of tho Harbour Hoard was elected vice-pntron. Tlio same curse was adopted in filliui; up the other oilices. At the supper on Monday evening, Mr Clark promised to take v greater amouut of interest than ho had previously done, in the annual regattas, and tho change .should therefore prove beneficial.

A lady, wishing to illustrate tho judg ment of Paris, presented to a girl an apple. —" My dtiir, (jive thii npplo to the ono of us three whom you consider to bo tilt; prettiest." Tho liltla lookoJ for a lnoinent at this three ladies, untl —ato the apple.

On going into his yard yesterday morning in Eden Crescent, Mr Walker discovered tlie body of his pointer, " Vouus," which had beuu poisoned during the ni^lit. Mr Walker oilers a reward ot £5 for sucb information us shall lend to n conviction. This favouritn ilo^' took the first piizo at tlio recent cattle-show, and the owner has refused several liaudMoine oilers for her.

A seaman limned tlcnry Bcoth was sen tenced to fourteen days' imprisonment without the option of a iine, at the One hunga Court, oi: Wednesday, fur being found at 11 o'clock at night on the veran dah of Captain Bradley, minus his coat nnd boots, which ho had taken the precaution to divest himself of, and deposit on the roadside, before entering tho promises. On Hootli being discovered peeping into a lighted bedrooiii ho immedialoiy decamped, and succeeded in getting away, but the police being communicated with he was traced out aud hia identity established.

The following New Zealand Engineers have been admitted as members of the Institution of Civil Eugineers:—Stanley De Yore Hastings Alexander, I*. W.D., New Zealand ; David Lees Simpson, consulting eugiueer to tno Otago Harbour Board, New Zealand. The following were admitted to the Tank of associates:—John Boylan, Auck land, and Charles Campbell, Auckland.

Iv the appeal against the vnluation of Sommcrvillc's Buildings, the question raised was whether one section of the buildinc, which was let on lease should be valued separately from thereof, taking the II years' rental basis, Tho valuation adopted by the Reviewers, namely. £11,000, was that uiven by tho valuators for the block, as a whole, but by taking out the portions leased, and computing on the basis of 14 years' rental, the gross would have been raised consider ably. Tho decision of the Reviewers against individual valuation whore tlie whole of a block of buildings, lot in various ways, is concerned, is an important one, and will require the attention of the legisla ture.

To the Editor : Sir,—A letter appeared in your issao of the Sth hint., niyued ''Auothcr Ponsonby Ratepayer," stating that lie aud others bad complained to me at church on Sundays, that a great nuisance existed iv Pornpcllior-etreof, to which state ment I givo an unqualilied 'denial, and challenge him to make known his name. Besides, ia the Church, on Sundays, the correct place to mention such matters? If he has a complaint to make, why not make it in writing to me, the same as other rate payers do ; whereupon I would have the nuisance immediately abater 1, —I am, &c, Thomas Lake, Inspector of Nuisance*, Ponsonby.

A meeting ot shareholders in Major Green's claim at tho Tiki took place yester day afternoon in tho oflice of Mr D. G. MacDonnell. Mr P. Comiskey occupied the chair. It was resolved, "That a registered comparny be former! under the Miniug Companies Act, 1372, with a nominal capital of £12,000, in 12,000 shares of £1 each, nil paid up; the uamo of the Company to be the Tiki Goldmiuing Company (Limited). Rules similar to those used in other like Compauies were rend ami adopted, with one exception, viz., " That persons holJing 50 shares be qualified to be directors, and that tho number of directors be limited to seven. Tho following gentle men were appointed as directors :—Messrs J. Howard. D. Hose, P. Coniiskoy, Major Green, A. Bull, C. Hesketh, and S. Vickorp. Mr D. G. MacDonnell was appointed Legal Manager at the usual Halary and fees, and Mr T. L. White, Auditor. It was also agreed that the Colonial Bank should he the bank of the Company. The usual form of signing was then gone through by those shareholders present, aud concluded the business of the meeting.

A serious accident occurred yesterday morning in Symonds-strcet to a man named John Pollock, in the employ of Mr Walker, butcher, of Karangabape Road. In pursuance of his niatutiual duty of going round for ordois, ho was riding down Syrnonds-street, when his horse suddenly slipped and fell down. The rider, unfor tunately, was undermost, and the animal rolled over him. A crowd quickly collected, and having been extricated with all possible expedition, Pollock was conveyed to his home in Newton, where medical assistance was soon obtained. It was found that the man had sustained injuries serious enough to preclude the resumption of his usual work for many weeks to come. The wonder is that he was not killed outright. Pollock ban a wife and two children dependent upon him for support. iv an article attacking the free charge iv the Cambridge public school, the " Wai katoMail" thus discourses on the abuses of the education system:—"Wo have a Board which has aggrandised itself into a bureaucracy, and which ia doing more towards undermining and des-troying the public school system than its bitterest ene mies, by weakening the very keystone of the aich upon which it rests,--ciliciont local supervision and control; by extravagant ad minis tration and misapplication of the resources at its command ; and by en grafting excrescences on tho simple and practical designs of the founders of the scheme. We arc to become v. nation of clerks, elocutionists, windbags, amateur voalists, dancing masters, artists, et hoc genus orane, while the line old Latiu maxim " labor et honore " is to be held iv contempt, aud the work of the hands is to be regarded as infra dig. We have a gouty department which is a legacy of all the vices of defunct Provincialism, red-tapism, circumlocution, and the how-nut-to-do-it routine ; Tite Barnacles in fat sinecures who pull the wires, rule the Board like puppets, aud through it the committees and householders; greedy of patronage, ambitious ot power, truculent to supposed inferiors, and slavishly eubservient to superiors; and around tbis central body there revolves, in all sorts of eccentric oibi's, a nerfrct galaxy of drawing masters, professors of elocution, warblers armed witn. batons and tuning-forks, and miscellaneous satellites, revolving iv turn round these.

" So naturalists observe a flea Has smaller llcas than on him prqy : And these have smaller (loos to bite 'cm: And bo proco: d 'ad inflnitum.'"

A juvenile tent 'of Kechabitcs will be opened this evening in the ante-room of St. James' Hall, by Mr Dorrington and other active members of the order. Candi dates Letween tho ages of 8 and 16 will be eligible for initiation and membership.

Mr Edward Bartley has received the following tenders for the erection ot a live roomed cottage at Devonport:—W. Rosaer, £215; 11. Smythcrrnan, £212 ; J. Alison, £198; H. T.Jones, £195; J. S. Poolcy, £175 ; J. Seaiie, £157.

A meeting of the creditors of Joseph Free man, farmer, of Helensville, Was held to-dny in the Supreme Courthouse, when Mr Tlios, Macd'arlanc was elected trustee. The assets in the estate are set down at £480, and the liabilities at £1,120.

No. 22 of tho " Observer " ready! to morrow contains tho lost coupon prizs-drawing, an admirablo port-alt of tin Jato Thomas Carlylo, and otchings of Judfjo Fenton, Mosarf Brooklleld. Edward Isaacs and A. Aitkon. The reading; matter inoludos *• Political Obsorvanda," No. 2, " Tho Ousting of the Headmaster," " A XlXth Century Paradise," " The Carcor of the Last Marquis of Hastings," "Mr Adam Portor,,' "Tho ProfoFsional Dainty's Husband," -'At othor Wolk to Waiwera,"and iho usual budget o£ social, satirical nnd sporting gO3slp.—|ADvr f

Anioiieau Photographic Studio has re turned to tho old stand, Gr»y-.street, Auckland All tho latest imnrovemonts In tho beautiful Form Photograph will be exocutod in the shortost time, at tho old prices, viz.: 2aGonia. 2s (id; 12 JDouMo Gems, is; 12 Sunbeams, (l-i; 12 CurdK, 8s ; Uom Album. La • 12 Cabinets. 18s; i.argoKramoci, 12s; hargo Framed, ISh. Onen WednCHduy, February 1), 1881.—Love* ell, Vt iug, &CO.-lADVT.I

SVINTILLAIIONS.

Ho brief; fur it mw tn words as with sun beams: the moro thoy are condensed, the doopor they bum,"—boutiikv.

A raid is being mado on unjust scales mid weights in Chiistehurch.

Mr Lodilcr ia Buffering with gaßtrie feyer. Tho Cambridgo school cominitteo demand more aecominodalion.

A charge brought against Mr C. E. Pearson, of Ifautapu for injuring the lock on Hamilton bridpo, was dismissed.

( lovoriimont surveyors aro marking oil' 22,000 ucres to bo taken in .satisfaction of the Government claim on Patetorr.

In tho Now England States of America, according to official date, divorces are more Eriiqucut than they were in Paris at the time of tho French revolution. The following conundrum liiih boon going the round* :—" How do lawyers live, sleep, ami die? _ They live by the law and the profits. They sleep lying—first on one .sido nnd then on tho other, 'lliev die lying

Mr Filzjfibbon I,ouch, now in England, i« arrnugiiig with Shaw, Savillo »nd Co, for a veb>el to convey the emigrants for bin special settlement at Whangarci. The Government drill brought over by Dr. Hector is ollcred for sale to tho Tliaino's people. This is tho machiuo that nearly burnt the Westlund County by tho cast of working it.

Mr W. W. Robinson, on hi H return by the Zealandin, waa heartily welcomed by ciicketing and other friends. Ho lihh just come in time to do baltlo against the Australians.

The Ohristcuurch Tramway Company have had such a prosperous .season, that the amouut of dividend is now tho topic of speculation

Tho action against Mr Uriggn, of Christ church, for running over a byciclist wna dismissed. The question turned on whether defendant was on the rigut side of the road.

The farmers complain vory bitterly that Auckland millers arc attempting to lay down arbitrary rules as to when they shall thrash their wheat.

More fuuds aro required by tho Scripture Gift /issoeiation. a Society which has dune so much work with so' little preten tious parade meiits support. Messrs John Uoylau and V, Campbell, of Auckland, have been admitted Asso. ciatcs of the British Institute of Civil Engineers.

The Cambridge Hand is entering on now life. Mr Macintosh lias been engaged as baud-master at £15 a year. Goueial.Crant has been elected President of the World's Fair Exposition. T. B. Willonis, flannel manufacturer, of London, has failed. Liabilities £SO,OOO. A Berlin dispatcli says tho anti-Jewish agitation has extended to Saxony aud Ikvarin.

The Grand Jury of New York advises the re-establishment of the whipping-post for wife-ticatcM.

The anti-Jewish petition to Rismarck has ■IU.UOO signatures. It will be presented about the middle of March.

A London dispatch of I lie 15th instant says: Milliard's cotton mill, at Prcstun, in binned. Loss JC35.0U0.

SPORTING I NTELLIGENCE.

(MY TKLKCIRAI'H, PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. WAIHAKAPA UACES-FIBST Day. About 300 people are on tho course. It is beautiful weather, aud the course is in fine condition. Produce Stakks. whtlau l Treasurer 2 Barbara 3 It was a grand race, won on tho post. Itaudwick is scratched for the Wairarapa Stake?. Tho race, therefore, will result in a walk over for Libeller. Chani'agnk Stakes. Kihoro ... 1 Nanakia 2 Gentle Annie

THEATRE ROYAL.

TIIKKE was a moderately good attendance at the Theatre^Hoyal last evening to witness the production of Byron's extravaganza "Ivanhoo," by the Lydia ,Howardo Burlesque Company. Tho pieco sparkles with smart t-ayiugs aud witty repartee, while the airs of many of the songs and choruses were recognised as familiar and popular. The caste was as follows :—Sir Wilfred of Ivauhoc, Miss Lydia Howardo ; Mr Brvau de Bois Guilbert, Mr Georgo Leopold; Kebecca, Mr Harry Power; Wamba, Mdlle. DeGloriau ; Kowcna, Mies Blanche Leopold ; Cediic, Mr J. Starke ; Prince John, Miss Kose Andrews; Black Kuight, Mr B. Cahill; Do Bracy, Miss M. Vincent ; Oswald, Miss Sinclair. "Ncmises" is underlined for this evening, The Lydia liownrdc Company close their season on Saturday, Mr DeLias having made arrangements for the first appearance of Mr Grattan Kiggn, with a first-class sup port, on Monday next. Mr Riggs has just completed a most successful starring season in the South. Among those engaged to support him are Messrs Stcele, O'Brien, Mut-grave, Burford, Clinton, Misses Wil ton and Adelle. and several other favourites.

AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

(To tho Editor.)

Silt,—l am sure my feeling of thankfulness to Judge Fcutou for his letter in your issue of yesterday must be largely shared by those who arc iuterested iv the Auckland Grammar School. His letter is exhaustive, straightforward, and eminently satisfactory. As Judge Fentou seems to think I charged him with furtivcnesß, 1 hasten to say such was not my intention. Ho is a complete stranger to me, and I may have echoed the then current impression that his " mauuer " ot carrying out his scheme ot reform was not as distinctly straightforward as it might have bceu. 1 now consider he could hardly have acted otherwiso under the circuui-

stances,

But my chief object iv my previous letter (as it is in this one) is to implore the public, and specially parents whose boys attend the Grammar School, not to be diverted from doing everything to secure a first-rate, the best obtainable school for our boys. Such a school wk most have. Please print these words in your biggest typo, for you, sir, will admit that nothing can surpass the importance ot properly educating tho youth of Auckland with a vicwj to these boys taking up leading positions ie the colony, and making Auckland the leading city. I deeply deplore tha attitudes of the " Herald " all through. Wo only lind the personal side of the question treated, and nothing said as to the kind of school aud the class of masters required. I cannot but conclude that the "Herald" having for personal reasons espoused a bad cause, desires now to bustle the inquiry, and so adopts the plan of abusing in turn, Judge Fentou, Dr. Purchas, and anyone else who may be public spirited enough to take up this matter.

I have not the time nor do I desire to discuss tho merits of iho action of tho Board of Governors ; but let me say that 1 uuderstaud the witnesses Dr. Purchas intends producing will reveal things quite sullicieut to justfy his action.

Having considered my motto 1 will leave it to atill further amuse or mystify Judge FcntoD.—.l am, &c,

Dividi ET Impkra,

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR (J\VN tdiIRESPONDENT.)

RUSSELL, this day. MR DORAN TO THE FORE.

Mr P. Doran is fittiDg up largo tents, so as to give performances during the next week at the Kegatta, ..-> -■'"

OHINEMUTU, this day.

Tho races yesterday; on the Rotorua course, was a success. Wharetini's bay gelding, Kaiatia took the Hurdle Maiden Plate aud tho Maori races. Win. Brady's Vengeance won the Kotorua Handicap, and Kelly's JJolly took the Consolation Stakes,

Lord Abbot Alcock is expected here to night.

The Land Court, to settle the title to the township block, reopens immediately after the Cambridge Court. The races' settlings passed off last night satisfactorily.

[PEB THESS AGSNCV.

CHItISTcHUJRCH, this doy. A NICE SCHOOLMASTER.

At the X.M, Court this morning a school master named John Williamson was sen tenced to 12 months' hard labour for six cases of indecent exposure.

SALE OF riACEHORSES,

Ford and Cowill stll by auction on Satur day The Post, by Autoros, out of Foul Pliiy's dam, and Hilda, by Albany, out of Miss Flat.

Au Industrial Exhibition is to bo held at Asburton on March 17tb.

A Coursing Club was cstabliscd at Papanui last night.

Mr T. W. Draper, of the firm of Draper anc Charters, died suddenly this morning.

DUNEDIN, this day,

THE RIFLE COMPETITION.

Tho Artillery Bond throo North Duncdin, Hoven City Guards, and two port Navals, two Duuodiu Navnls, two Oaninru, and two Nelson to tho meeting.

A four-rooinod house bolonging to Hobert Spralt, Look'Ont Point, was burnt down yesterday. It was insured in tho Hamburg and Magdeburg for £12!),

The Cricket Association have disqualified for twelve months XV. J. Moore for his con duct in the Australian match.

THE SEAMKV AND THE UNION

COMPANY.

Satisfactory arrangements have been arrived at between the members of the Sea men's Union and Mr Mills, the managing director of the Union Company. Port Chalmers is to bo the final port of discharge for all Hcamcn engaged in the company's service. Twonty-four hours' notice is to be given (jii eithormdo. At l'ort Chalmers the men will no longer be linblo to discharge against their own desiro. At New Zealand outporta, or in Australia, the eight hour system ia to bo applied to tho ports of Sydney, Melbourne, and Port Clnilmors, where the families of mostof the men reside. '1 he men are williug to work after hours when other labour is scarce on bewiß; paid oYcrtimo. At other aafo ports, tho hours to be as before ; no stipulation to bo insisted on by tho men regarding open roadsteads. The inou discharged |hero and residing in other ports aro to bo allowed to work their passage back.

MEETING OF CITY SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

A MEETING of tho City Schools Committee was held last cveniug. Present:—Messrs Gorric (chairman), Ucwin, McMaater," Schmidt, Thwaitcs, Wright, aud the secro tary, Mr Mahon.

Wkllksley-stukkt East School.— Letters wero received trom this school stating the recommendation of one month's absence to Mr Pycroit on account of illness had been uranted; and an application from Mr Worthington for blinds to the girls' room to receive immediate attention.

Junior Tkauikks.— A letter to tho effect that it had been proposed, tempor arily, to appoint as junior teachers at Wei lesley-strcet East, Nellie Jilades and Kate Colebrook; and Helen Simpson nt Howe street (for the present). These girls wero lately pupils in the 6th form of the Auck land Girls' High School, and oblnined certi jicntcs) of proficiency lit the lai- • xamina tiou of that Bchool, aud they ai ■ nded the examination of junior assintant-1 - chers in January Inst.—Tho Committee uttered uo objectinu to the proposition. HOWK-STUKKT Scuooii.—A communica tion from the Board stated that Miss Hungerford had obtained a month's leave of absence in consequence of an attack of typhoid fever.—Miss Button's request for school utilities was held over uutil tho necessary funds were in hand.

Training College and Regulations. —The draft regulations for the manage ment of thtj training college, in| accordance with Government rules, was read, tho Board requesting the cotumittco to consider clauses 2 to 4, aud 15 to 22, referring to relations between tho training college and practising school, and to communicate to the Board their views tbcrcou. The sub ject elicited a good deal of discussion.—Mr Tliwaites held that, under any circum stances, the committee should maintain control.—Mr Gonie, the chairman, con sidered that undor these regulations tho head, teacher of the public school would be compelled, even if his better judgment dictated another course, to carry on his school aocording to the views of the principal of the training college— Mr Wright thought that oie of the first r< • Hulls would bo the loss of Mr Worthington's services.—Mr Schmidt held that it would ho sheer folly to hold the head teacher res ponsible for the success of tho public school under such conditions. Tho clauses specially objected to by the variousspp.akers were—clauses I, 17, 19, and 21, which left the relations of the head teachers of the public school and tho principal of the train ing college undefined, established a conilict of authority, and studiously ignored the < xisteuce of any right of control by the com mittee of tho public or practising school. Ho linally moved, and Mr Thwaitcs seconded, a resolution embodying the views of the committee, which was carried.

School RmjuisiTES.—On this question, Mr Wright moved, " That tho Hoard bo requested to alter the regulations so as to place the power of charging tor school ro quisitcs in the hands of the committee, instead of head-teachers," but linally with drew the motion in favour of tho following by Mr Hcwin ;—"That tho notice of the Board he again drawn to the letter of 7th April, 1880, in which tho committee drew tho Board's attention to teachers' charges to pupils for stationary, &c, aud desiring them to fix a uniform charge to pupils." Report High-st. School.—The Inspco tor's report on thG examination for standards of tho above school was read aud ap proved.

Complaint Against Dr. Harvby.- A letter of complaint was received to the effect that tho writer, a woman, had two daughters in tho Industrial Homo, aged 11 and 13, and that they were not permitted to attond tho Howe-street school, but were kept continually nursing the matron's baby. —Mr Gorric said that if the statement was true the master had acted improperly, and his conduct was not an [improvement on Mr Stickley's management.—Mr Hewin stated that there was evidently a falling off in the attendance at this school in comparison with the attendance undor Mr Stickley.— It was decided to bring the matter under the Committeo of Management, and tho Visit ing Committee were requested to inspect th attendance roll of the Howe-street school.

The Committee then adjourned until the 24th iust.

RECILABITES.

The annual meeting ot the Independent Order of Kochabites, New Zealand District, No. 84, was held last evening in the Tent ltoom, St. James' Hall. Tho District officers were present, also representatives from tho Star of Hauraki, Hope of Auck land, Friendly Help, and Juvenile Tents. A gratifying report was presented, which showed total number of members 282. Star of Hauraki Tent, 108 members, had paid to its sick, £19 8s 6d for the year ; and Hope of Auckland, 119 members, £26 8s for the half year. Tho secretary reported that a Tent hadbeenopemdat Aralapu (Noithern Star) with 17 members, and applications had been received from Tawanga for the opening of a Tent in that populous and improving township. The following mem bers were then elected to office:—Uro. J. G. Carr, D.C.R. ; Bro. W. J. Speight, D.D.It.; Bro. Honiss, D. Sec; Bro. J. Nodder, D. Treasurer; Bro. J. Bain, D. Guard; Bro, J. Stallworthy, P.D.C.E. ; Bios. Jenkins, French, and Kade-liiFo, D. Trustees ; aud Bro. G. J. Brown, Auditor.

Utlolpho Wolfo's Sebiodwn .Aromatic Sohnapps is a bavoraße that the moat temperato and fastidious ladies can take with impunity, in tlio moderate dosua prescribed to their cases without any stomachio ill-effects. It is Rrato fully oxhilurant, HOKOntly fccLiuvant, so mild a stimulant, m pure, so innocuous, that even infants might use it, in placo of theosnuinativiiS that, to paolfy and soothe them aro usual/ mixed with some narcotic, and aro apt to under mine their tender ays tome.

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.

[BY TKLECJBAPII, OWN CORKESPONIJMHT.]

WHANGAREI, this daj\ A little boy between 10 and 11 years of ago went to catch a horse this morning, when by some means the rope by which it had been tethered bcciimc entangled around his waist. The horse took fright, galloped come distance, and jumped a etoiio i\all ( dragging the unfortunate child, whose head ■was so injured as to cause almost instan taneous death, Great sympathy is felt for the affectod parents, who are much res pected.

An inquest is to be held this day at 12

o'clock.

Another Fatal Accident.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

At the Wesleyan Sunday-school picnic yesterday afternoon a fatal accident hap pened. A number of children were swinging on the branches of a fallen tree, the trunk of which was resting on the branches, when a branch broke, cauaiag the trunk of the tree to roll over a little boy named Darcy Harold Jackson, who was passing, whou tho trunk rolled over him, crushing him to death. A little girl named Woolcock was knocked down by the branches and severely hurt, and had her leg broken, and n boy named Malcolm Clow had his thigh broken. The tree was 30 feet in length and 7 feet in diameter.

An inquest is now boing held,

BOARD OF GOVERNMENT.

ENQUIHY INTO Dlt, PUHCUAS' CHARGES,

Tiik private enquiry which tho Board of Governors have decided to make into the charges advanced against several of the masters ot tho Grammar School, and notably against Mr Anderson (Classical Master) was commenced at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon iv the Board-room, Symonds-street. There were present: jSir G. M. O'llorke (in the chair), the Kov. C. M. Nelson, Messrs J. M. Clark (Mayor of Auckland), Jlesketb, J. M. Dargaville, and T. Peacock. The Board resolved itself into committee.

After discussing at some length the manner in which the enquiry should be con ducted, it was determined to adjourn, in order to more fully consider the Board's resolution. Ah, however, Dr Purchas was in attendance for tho purpose of making a statement, it was agreed to hear him in the presence of the masters implicated in his charges, viz , Messrs McHao and Anderson.

Tho Bourd haviug resumed, Dr Purchas and Messrs McKuo and Anderson were admitted.

Dr Purchas, having obtained leuve, then road the following letter : -

1' Vcstorday I was informed by a gentle* man, upon whose testimony I can rely, that Mr Anderson k of most abstemious habits in regard to the use of stimulants, and that the facts upon which clause 4 of my memo, was bused admit of a different explanation. I thereforo beg to withdraw that clause, and to express my regret that I wus led to believe that which 1 am now persuaded was erroneous, —(Signed) A. G. PimcUAS. February 8, 1881.'*

lie hoped Mr Anderson would accept thin expression of his rejjrot. He was sorry lie hud been so far misled, and he tbereforo withdrew the charge.

Mr Anderson : In justice to myself, I beu most earnestly Unit tho Board will not consent to the withdrawal of this charge made by Dr. .Purchas against me. lie has kept that charge haugiog over my head for at least six or seven months; but now when ho finds that I am in a position to prove the falsity of this charge he cornea hero at the last moment ana withdraws from it.

Dr. Purchas : At tho first moment that I have had the opportunity.

Mr. Anderson : I believo that on the 21st June {lie threw out Jthe innuendo, * aud he took no steps to prove it. Three weeks afforwards he interviewed Dr. Campbell and other members of the Board, but he took no steps to prove the charge. This charge lias been the common talk of the town for the last two or three months. Ido not see that such an apology as be has attempted to make fcr thin most unfounded charge can be regarded as v sufficient atonement for the previous injury and injustice that ho ha* dono—

Dr. Pnrchas roso to reply—

The Chairman : I do not think that we can hear a debate between these two gentle men. Dr. Purchas asked to be allowed to make this statement, and he makes it in the presence of the gentleman whom it concerns. This gentleman had also been heard. There for the present we must draw the Hue. We cannot hear these two gentlemen debate on the matter. Mr Nelson nave notice of the following motion : "That in case the investigation of the charges made by Rev. A. G. Purchas has to be proceeded with by the Board, the resolution that the examination be con ducted in committee of the whole be re scinded, and that the inquiry be public." The Board adjourned to Tuesday next.

MINING NEWS

CunE.—The mine manager reports that the wogsmeu have been driving on the No. 7 and Gilmour's leader, and as the prospects ia the latter leader ore improving, he in tends to keep all hands working on it and discontinue driviug on the No. 7 at present, as he is anxious to get on payable stone as soon as possible.

MOANATAIAKI.—Keid and party, who are tributing iv this mine, have crushed a small parcel of about ton tons of general stuff for the excellent return of 50ozs. lGdwts. of melted gald.

New WiiAU.—Thc rise trom tho drive on the hangiugwall leader at the interme diate level broke through to the crosscut from the old workings on the main lodo, on Saturday last, in bringing up the rise it was discovered that the leader worked at the lower levels effected a junction with another body of quartz further into the hangingwall country, tho last mentioned showing a very flat underlay, aud being composed of a totally different description of quartz. The stone from this new leader is of ft brown colour, while that from tho other is of a blue and white nature. The poiut where the junction of the two took place was immediately be neath the floor of the upper cross-cut, in which the leader was at first intersected, and at this place there is nearly 3 feet of quartz, colours of gold being seen in it occasionally, It is the intention of the manager to prospect upon both of these leaders, in order to ascertain which of them carries the best gold, and on finding out he will commence more definite operations upon it. At this poiut there will be nearly 50 feet of backs to work upon, and in working upon the leader the quartz can bo readily conveyed to the intermediate level by means of the rise. Driving eastward upon the leader is still being continued, and excellent progress has been made during the past week, the country passed through being of a favourable nature. The leader mentioned in our last report as having appeared on the hanging-wall side has kept its course nearly parallel with the main portion dur ing tho past 10 feet, and has increased in thickness till it is vow about 6 inches in thickness, and several pounds of fair picked stone have lately been secured. The junc tion of this leader with tho other body of quartz will bo in the face in the coureo of a day or two, and is already showing at the bottom of the level. The main leader is about a foot iv thickness, and comprises very gool-lookiug quartz. The ventilation in the workings having been materially improved now that tho rise has holed through, operations can be resumed in the winze to the west of the cross-cut. The quartz sent to the Herald battery has all been passed through the stampers, aud the result will be given on Friday.

Nw North Devon.—At tho 70-feet level the drivo on the reef ia still being continued through an excellent class of country. Tho reef is about 4 i'eot from wall to wall, and maintains a iine compact appearance, particularly towards the hanging-wall Bide. It contains a large quantity of good mineral, and al?o shows colours of gold occasionally when break ing down the quartz. The lode is now taking a decided turn towards the footwall, but carrying well-defined walls. The leading stope is being brought close after the face of tho drive, and the manager is working in such a manner as to avoid any trucking of mullock, this being all thrown back upon the timbers as tho stope is brought forward. In tho face ol the present stopo the reef is about the saniesi^c as ia the level, bat it is of a much more likely appearance, containing more copper pyrites and other indications, gold being visible in the veins intermixed with the Daser mineral. In tho loading stope on the footwall branch there is about 3ft. of ex cellent crushing stuff boing taken down. A holo has been knocked through the horgo of

mullock lying between this branch of the reef, and that on which the mam level wis driven, and passes will, now be tormed in it, which will greatly expedite the passage of the quartz from tho stopeß] A second Rtope is being carried forward on the westward side of the winze, ahd pay able quartz comes to hand from here. Tho winze being sunk updn the reel is down about 20 feet below the level, ahd the lodo maintains a similar nature to what it had in tlio luvci. excepting that the quartz is of a mure kindly nature for breaking out.

CABLEGRAMS.

IRKUTSK'S TKIjBUEAMS,

EUROPEAN.

THE TROUBLE IN ASH AN TEE.

LONDON, Februarys,

In view of possible hostilities with the Ashautces, Her Majesty's corvette, Cham pion, 14 guns, haß been ordered to the Gold Coast, where she will organizo a Naval Bri gadefor service in Ashantee, MADKID, February 8.

A Ministerial crisis has occurred here, and a new Cabinet is being formed by Senor Sagnsta. Marshall Cumposwill take the portfolio of Minister of War. CAPETOWN, Februaiy 9. KEIJNFOIiCEMENTS FOR TIiANS-

VAAL,

News has been received from Natal that tho Boers have stopped the mail between Sir George Colley's Camp ut Langsac and Head-quarters ul Newcastle. All reinforce ments from England have now arrived at Durban, Natal, and troops will proceed without delay to the front.

IRISH LAND BILL,

LONDON, February 7.

It is now announced that it is the inten tion of the Government that the Irish Land Bill should, if possible, become law before Easter, and every effort will be made to bring about this result.

ENGLISH TKADE EETURNS,

LONDON, February 7.

The Board of Trade returns of imports for the past month amount to £20,075,000, showing a decrease of £5,625,000. The ex ports amount to £17,312,500, showing an increase of £375,000, aa compared with the mouth of January, 18S0.

ANOTHER COLLIERY DISASTER,

LONDON, February 7.

A disastrous lire has broken out in the colliery at Tunstall, Staffordshire. 20 colliers are entombed, and buc littlo hope of rescuing them is entertained.

DEPARTURE OF A LAND-LEA.GUER,

LONDON, February 7.

T. W. Walsh, Land-Leaguer, one of the truverscrs in the recent p; execution at Dublin, has .started for Australia.

THE COERCION BILL DEBATE,

LONDON, February 7.

The debate on the Irish Coercion Bill h;is boon resumed. The proceedings were in every respect orderly, and the debate is p<O" greasing satisfactorily.

ENGLISH MARKETS. LONDON, February 7,

Consols have declined to 98.JJ. New Zeulaud securities are unchanged

Adelaide wheat has fallen ono shilling per quarter, and i.s now quoted at 495, ex warehouse. Flour, ex warehouse, remaiua at 349, and New Zealand wheat, ex ship, at 445.

Australiun tallow remains at 34s Gd for best beef, and 3'Jj for best mutton.

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, Thursday. EXHIBITION AWAJKPS.

Further Exhibition awards, fourth order of merit ;-Chas. Fulton, of Blenheim, for llax ; Edward Hardy, of Duucdin, for hams and bacon.

SYDNEY, Thursday, NEW" SOUTH WALES BUDGET.

The Hon. Juo. Watson, Colonial Trea surer, introduced his financial statement in the Legislative Assembly last night. The estimates of revenue for this year amount to £5,340,000, and the expenditure to £5,232,000. No material changes are pro posed in the estimates of expenditure except a reduction of one-third in the Immigration Boaid. Mr Watson announced that thn railways in the colony aro paying •H per cent, ou the capital sunk in their construction. He disclaimed any intention on the part of the Government to raise a new loan iv the London market at present, but stated that a loan for £000,000 might possibly be issued in the colony at an earlier date.

HAHBOUR DEFENCE.

SYDNEY, February 9,

The Government has announced that a gum of £0000 will be speut in completing the torpedo defence of Sydney harbour.

AN UNLUCKY SHIP. SYDNEY, February 9.

The barquo John Kuox, which tailed from this port yesterday for JLyttclton, put back to-day for repairs, having met with a heavy sea, and suffered serious injury to her bulwarks.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT.-This Day.

(Before J. E. Mac Donald, Esq., li.M.)

UNDEFENDED CASES,

In tho following cases there was no defence, and judgment therefore went for the plaintiffs :—Holland and Fortzer v. F. Wooley, £4 19 4d; H. L. Posseneskie v. James |Keane, £6 5s ; Holland and Butler v. Francis Dyer, £4 10a Id ; Karsten and Co. v. Andrew Stephens, £1 12s 6d; Richard Maginn v. Thomas Rodda, £5 15s 9d ; John Fobs v. Jeffrey C. Hart, £3 its 7d; Tftomns Useher v. Herbert Jones £"i 10s 7d.

ADJOURNED,

Win. Craig v. John Thorp; Henry Niccol v. Thomas Williams; Cochrane and Son v. B. Killian; Geo. Sibbin v. Maurice||Kelly, jun. j Malcolm Murchie v. James Johnstone.

DEFENDED CASES.

John Jbrvjs v. Benjamin Thompson. —Claim £10, value of a dog. Mr Tyler appeared for the plaintiff, tnd Mr Theo. Cooper for the defendant. The action was brought to recover the value of a cattle-dog belonging to the plaintiff, and which the defendant was alleged to have shot early on the morning of the 28th February, on the ground that it had been worrying his cheep. This statement was scouted by the plaintiff, who averred that his dog was almost toothless, and therefore unable to worry sheep. The litigants are residents at Devonport. The plaintiff gave evidence, also a lad named Henry Smith and Constable Moar. The latter deposed tv an i admission by the defendant that he had i shot the doc.—Mr Cooper in opening his case said that he was prepared to shew that Mr Alisou shot at and wounded unto death the plaintiffs dog while it >as in the act of worrying his Bheep; that it ran off home and that at Alison's request the defendant pursued and killed it. In order to shorten , the case, Mr Tyler said that he was ready to admit all this, bin contention being that although Alison's act might have been law ful, the defendant had no justification for bis action in the matter.—His Worship announced that he would give judgement next Court day. BUKTON J. DAVENEY V. EItENEZER Gibbons.—Claim £20 damages. Mr Tyler appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr'Jheo. Cooper for the defendant. The litigants aro residents of Onehunga. On the sth of January last the plaintiff was driving thither in a dog-cart, when a mare belong ing to the defendant, which was wander ing on the road, collided with his horse, the result being that the latter became bo UDgovernable that the vehicle was considerably damaged before he was again got under full control. The claim was for the amount of the damage committed.—Tho plaintiff in his evidence stated that immediately after the accident he met the defendant, and upon describing to him the appearauce of the mare, the atter declared that it was his property. After hearing tnc evidence His Worship gave judgment for £12 with £4 15s costs.

AUSTRALIANS V. NELSON.

(I!Y TELEGHAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

NELSON, Wednesday. The match commenced at three o'clock, Nelson going to the wicket?. Nelson lost the first six wickets for 59 mils. S. Fouler making 30 ; Fayen, 8 ; Halliday, not out, 14. The other Nelson wickets were dis persed like summer clouds before the mom ing sun. The wholo innings ended for §3 Boyle's bowling did the most destruction' polishing oil 13 wickets for 23 runs. BOWLING ANALYSIS. Balls. Maidens. Huns. Wkts. Wda Spoflbrtu... 145 18 38 8 ] Palmer ... 48 6' 12 1 Boyle ... 02 7 23 13

POLICE COURT.-This d ay.

(BefidreK. C. Barstow, Esq., K.M.) DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Frank Thomson was charged with W L drunk and disorderly. b lb beiufc Cbuetable Dews deposed to the bontW of the prisoner, who was drunk and fiXti „ opposite the Wharf Hotel at midnthf S g struck several persons. Jle Fined 20s aud cimib, or a term of i, nnv , aonmbnt. "nPrl<

EDITH SMITH,

Tnis young person who has onfy '„„„„ .. the colony eight months, and who Yk passed four in Mount Eden gaol, was» • brought up on a charge of wilfully «i! 2 maliciously destroying several panes of Z» in the Caledonia Hotel; also, with w i mi ?" exposing hir person i" Symonds-strcct & the 9th instant. cct' °1 Prisoner pleaded guilty to breaking th windows, but she repudiated ihe rp^a charj>e. «-wraa John Herbert Burns deposed to fi conduct of the prisoner, which was of tIT roost revolting character. Slie exposed h peiaou and made use of filthy langnaee Mrs Burus corroborated. The prfeo was quite a stranger to her, and represent,!,'! herself as an actress and member of tl Lydia Howarde Comijany. She waitM upon her and treated her kindly, su refused lo pay for her refreshments ami abused her, broke the windows, and exnos i her person, ' ctt Alexander Bruce, bootmaker, saw n, prisoner. She was dancing mad. B° lived next door. Considered her an escaped lunatic. Her language was fearful iv the extreme.

Constable Foreman deposed to arresting the prisoner with the assistance of another constable. She kicked him and palled out a part of hit) beard.

Prisoner asked for a remand in order to have the evidence of a cabman.

The constable said there was a cahman near, but on prisoner giving him a blow under the car he tan away.

Prieoner wished ior bail, in order to get a lady witnass ; the evidence of Mr iticiiard .Best and Mr Thomas Hood were a\ Ba necessary.

His Worship remanded the further hear. ing of the case until Saturday morning, Prisoner: Can I have bail, your Worship' His Worship : Yes ; yourself in £50, and one or two sureties to the same amount.

ISAG AND DQOTS,

William Wilkins, an old offender, was brought up on a charge ofj stealing a carpet bag, value 12s Gd, the pronerty of Frederick James Bennett, on the 9th inst. • also with stealing a pair of boots, value 12s Gd, ou the 3rd instant, the property of Matthew Moore, of Victoria-street, Prisoner pleaded not guilty. The latter case was taken lirst.

Matthew James Moore, boot manufao turer, of the Theatre Koyal buildings, deposed that he missed the boots from his shop on the 3rd iust. The boots produced were his property. He valued them at 10a 6d.

James llae, pawnbroker, deposed that prisoner pledged the boots at his shop iv the name of Glover. Subsequently he pledged a bag m the name of Thomson. He recognised the prisoner as the same pet son, and, giving two names, his suspicions were aroused. He gave information to the police.

Frederick James Bennett, draper, of Queen-street, recognised the b?g as his property, stolen from his shop. William Isles saw prisoner go into the market with the bag iv his hand, and offer it for sale at a stall.

Prisoner said ho bought the things of a man in the street, near the Thistle Hotel, be gave 14s for the boots, and 2s for the bag.

His Worship said that prisoner came up regularly year by year, on charges of steal ing .property from shop doors, and his story wac the stereotyped one, ''Bought them of a man in the street; name unknown." He should recommend prisoner not to buy other people's goods of biich persons.

A number of previous convictions having been credited to prisoner, he was sentenced to six mouths' imprisonment with hard

labour

THE OUTBACK NEAR THE THEATKF.

Edmund Kansou, on remand, again appeared in nnswer to a charge of violently assaulting an old man named John Boase, by knocking him down and inflicting serious bodily injury, on the 28th ult.

Mr Pardy said that Sergeant Gamble had made enquiries at the Hospital respecting the health of Boase, and found that he was still in a precarious state and wandering very much iv his mind. He must there fore ask for a further remand.

The prisoner was therefore remanded until the 21st iust.

A MOTHER IN DISTRESS.

Jobn Galvin was called to shew cause why he should not be called upon to con tribute towards the support of his mother, Mary Galvin, she being in distressed cir cumstances.

Defendant, however, did not appear. Mrs Galvin was unable to give her son's address ; lie had been badly off for employ ment, and bad a large family to support. Remanded for a month.

BOARD OF REVIEWERS.

Messrs B. Tonks, K. Proudc, and W. P. Moat sat yesterday in open court to hear objections to valuation in public com panies.

Albuknia G.M. Co.—Mr E. Hesketh appeared for the Company. The arguments adduced were heard at a previous meeting, when ths Board decided to give judgment at some future date. The President, in delivering judgment, stated that in the opinion of the Board, the court was not a court of law, but a court of equity, and good conscience. They held that the Com pany was liable to b« taxed on the assess ment of the value of their property, assum ing tho assessment fairly to represent that value. The value of the property must be estimated upon the market value of the shares. Mr Hesketh wished to adduce evidence as to the market value of the shares, but the Court held that the manager had cleaily stated the value in his return, and it would be an almost impossible task to show that tho value of the shares weru otherwise.

Thames Gold Mining Company.— The valuation iv this case had been based upon the estimate value of the shares. Mr A. £. Whitaker appeared on behalf of the Company. Mr Stodart deposed that the Company had no property whatever except shares which they held in other gold mining companies.—The Court agreed to allow the objection.

Bia Fump Association.—This Com. pany was valued at £1,300.—Mr A. E. Whitaker appeared for the Company, and called on Mr Stsddart who gave evidence that the shares had no market value what ever.—The Court held that the Company had other property than shares. It must be deemed to have assets, unless it was shown it had none.

AUCKLAND PERMANENT LAND AKD Investment Society.—ln its balance sheet for ISBO, the assets of tho Society were stated as £82,000, and upon this the commission claimed to asset.—Mr Heskcth appeared for tho society, and submitted : (1.) That tho Society was not a company within the meanius of the Act. (2.) That the shares possessed no market value ; that the sums due to investors must bo deducted. More over, allowance, should be made on account of sums of money deposited by others with the society, and reductions should also be made on account of loans authorised, but not paid. As to the shares, they had no standard or market value, but fluctuated from Is to £20, according to the date when they were first taken up. That the society baa no property, not being allowed to accumulate ; ou the contrary, it was by law compelled to distribute its proiita every year. That, in effect, the society stood in. the position of a broker-receiving from in vestors, lending to borrowers.—The Court reserved judgment in this case. SoMKKViuas's Buildings, Queen-st.— The block was assessed at £15,000, calcu lated in accordance with the clause in the Act, which provides that the value shall be estimated at 14 times the gross rental. The objection held was "That 15,000 was not the taxable value unless it was proved that the entire block was under lease for a term exceeding one year." Mr Hesketh argued in support of the objection at some length.—The Court ruled that the objection should be allowed, on the ground tliac the Commissioner had no right to assess tho property at 14 times the annual rental unless the entire property was leased for a term not exceeding one year.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAY. FEBRUARY IC.



nnHE MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. MANUFACTURERS OF THE HIGHEST GRADE OF SILVER PI,ATBD WARM, oth o» NIOKEL SILVER AND WHITE MKTAL. Sample Rooms and Offices—46, East Fourteenth street, Union Square, New York. Faotories—West Merlden, Connecticut. Sole Agents or tha North liland, T. & H. MORRIN



"TVRESS noous. WANTED KNOWN: Q.OOD "(JSEFUL J^)BKSS |^/£ATEKIALS ABE BEING SOLD AT KUSHBROOK & BKIDGMAN'S. Is 6d Materials for 9d. We havo bought a large JOB LOT of the above, and are giving our Cuetomera the benefit. FANCY DRESS MATERIAL In Great Variety. o-at a heavy reduction's* off usual prices to Clear Our Duking Thk Sim son. A Fresh Lot of good cheap tweed GOOD CHEAP TWKkD for Boys' Wear «TJust To Hand."E« 5% Discount (Is in the £) allowed off a'l CASH Purchases of 20b and Upwards. "DUSHBKOOK & J3RIDGMAN, DHAPEKS & CLOTHIEKS lOppoalta the Army and Navy Hotel], IJPPKR QUEBN'STREET, AUCKLAND.



Special Advertisements. lyr IL N E & pHOYCE ahe now SELLING, AT REDUCED BATES, THE BALANCE 01 THEIB SUMMER MILLINERY, FIOIIUS, MANTLES, LiDIES' AND CHILDREN'S CO3TUMK9, BOY S' S DIT S, &0. Special attention is drawn to the very oomplote i I Stock of CHILDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. BABY-LINEN. HOSIERY, &C. MILNE & CIIOYCE. \T E W 0 0 D S N EW Q.OODSI A. LINABURY & CO. Aro Now Showing their NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. Wo hold the Largest and Best Stock of CO3TUMKS, MILLINERY FANCY GOODS, DRES3 GOOD 3 FLOWERS, FEATHERS, &0., &C. Special Line of Plain Dress Silks, only 3s lid per yard; worthssCd. 5,000 Straw Hats, all now shapes. A Large Stock of Ladios' and Children's Under clothing. Ureas and Mantle-making on the promises Costumes mado in 21 hours'notice. A. LI N A B~U R V & CO. 201 AND 20S, yUKBST-SIHBKT CIROWDS assembled last Saturday Kven- J ing to Inspect the "Groatost Novelty of the Age," oxhibited at tho City Hull Aicado, consisting of Patent Umbrellas with Movublo Covers, so constructed that they can bo removed from the franio or roplacod in a fow sooonds; frames superior to old stylo; tho covors novel and economical. First introduced to tho Auck land public by GARLICK & CRANWELL. A NOTHKK NOVELTY is tho "HartzMoun- J\. tain Rug." first seen on this Bldo of tho world at tho Sydney Exhibition. Tho undor slgned were bo struck with tho handsome appearance beautiful finish, and durablo con struction of these Rnga that they at onoo sent for a largo shipment, wh'ch aro now llnding ready Bale. They are suitable for Tourists, Carriage Hugs, Golddiggers, and Travellers by land and sea, as tlio warmth and comfort imparted surpass all other woollon Ruga. Only obtainable at the City Hall Arcade, GARLICK & CRANWELL. Proprietors. O/|-INCH GREY SHEETING (unusually O" heavy and wide); First-olns3 quality; a largo quantity just opened; will be sold at Is Gd to clear quickly. GARLICK & CRANWELL. CHILDREN S Two Button:. Kid Gloves Ladies' Kid-Stitched Back (sound), Is 6d!per pair Boys' Jersey Suits (with caps), 13s 6d Meii's White Shirts, a line at os lid, worth 7s Bd Black Silk and Chenille Fringo, 2s (id (very good) GARLICK & CRANWKLL. BLACK CILKS at Cooperative Prlnes. We study to sell tho Cheapest Black Silks in Town, commencing at 2a 91 up to 11s 6d. Our -Is fid quality commands a ready silo—splendid value. GARLICK & CRANWELL.



END OF SEASON, Clearing ont of Rem nants. A quantity of Remnants are cleared off every Friday and Saturday, at Cheap Rates, by GARLICK & CRANWELL. RKMN ANTB of Dreaa Goods and Trimmings REMNANTS of Printa and Sateens REMNANTS of Ribbons and Embroidery REMNANTS of Sheeting and Klannel RHMNANTS of Tweeds and Moloskin REMNANTS of Damask and Cretonnes KKMNaNT DAYS, Friday and Saturday at the CITY BALL ARCADK. ARLICK & CRANWELL. f-TjRAPERy AND pLOTHINO AT CO-OPEBATIVE CASH PKICES, PURK /ÜBM y ?ST"KJI UKK L-A3H OYSTEM XT THE riITY TTALIi JBCADK, Qukkn-Stkekt, Auckland. GAKLICK;& CRANWELL.



CIENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do al kinds of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here's the proof: Bust Uobarton Palling Fence, 53a; Heart Kauri Post? and Kails, and Kami Palingß, 455; Puriri Posts, and Hobarton Kails, 41s; do Kauri, 345; Wire Fence (5 wires, 20s; Top Kail, 2»s; Puriri Poste, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 33a. Other kinns equally cheap. Tho materials and work of tho best description. Large stock of Posts ami Bails for sale at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Fencer, Custom-house-street,



WINKS & ETALL. JJ. HAVE REMOVED FROM SHORTLAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART, AND WILL CONTINUE THKIB CHEAP SALE FOX A FEW WEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK. THEY WILL ItEWAIN IN FORT-STREET DURING THK RE-BUILDING OF TIUUR WARE HOUSE HI SHOKTL AND-STREET.



ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY, 20TH INST. THE GOOD 3 WILL BE OFFfiRKD AT nOST pKICEI FOR A PEW WEEKS ONLY I In Order to Clear Heavy Stocks T |-*OBGKAVK & f^ 0., Importers of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, queen-street. Auckland. j N,B.—No Goods will be entereddmins the Sale. g A ~U T 1000 BAGS W. & W. FINIS 1000 BAGS W. & W. COAII3E ON H A JN I) AND TO ARRIVE PER 'LOCH URR,' From London. In lots to suit purchasers W. S. LA~U RIB, 7. Wyndham-street.



Special Advertisements. Vjn-HEKE DID THEY ALL COME FROM! .... i iirn P'IjVER BUACEIiKIM! \ Aoxr aiLvicii buackoktsj IS ;! T KWISON'B \S7INDOW. U: T v Laroebt Stock i>r New Zealand. '■ QTttANGEKS AND TRAVELLERS Visiting Auckland will find the LARGEST OUTFITTING 'STOCK IN TIIK COLONY To Select from at THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Thousands of Cuatomors testify to tho Ooi'Knioß Quality & T^ittinq Of the Garmonta made by them. Tho Stook of SHIRT 3, TIES, HAT 3, and HOSIERY, la vory largo, and inoludos a CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF NOV H L T.IK B Kon tub HOLIDAYS. A spocinl Btipply of PORTMANTEAUX BAGS, HUG?, and all Travelling Requisites for Tourists. AUCKLAND BRANCH: Quoon-streot (opposite Thoatru Royal), And at Albort Btroot, Thamos. J. FITZ9IMONB. Manaokh QTOCK-TAICING j_>AitGAINS. In preparation tor stock-taking, WILLIAM RATTKAV has REDUCED THE PRICES OP HIS iiAifJK and Well-assorted Stock OF QUMMER /COSTUME', VCANTLICS, AND Tyi ILLINKRY, In ordor to ofl'oct a cloaranco. COSTUMJB3 at 12a Gd Rkuuoku to !)a Gd COSTUMES at 19a Cd Kkduukd to 15a COSTiyMES at 25s Hbduceu to l!),! (id COSTUMES at 30s Rkduckd to 25a i COSTUMES at 3J3 Rkduokd to 28s 6A COSTUMKS at 15s Rkduckd to 37s 6d MANTLES and MILLINEHY aro Reduced In Bimilar proportions, WILLIAM ' T> ATTRAY'S COSTUME, MANTMC, MILUNKhY, & QbNERAL DIUI'KRY EBTAHMBHMKNT, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, QUEKN-STKEET, AUCKLAND.



W £1 Vrkb uiktbi—The Proprietors of WOLKK'S AUIMATIC SCDIIDAM SCHNAI'I'B, to innuco tho deetruction and provont the im proper ÜBO of their wrappers and kbols, uud thus furthor protect th« Pub'io against fruun and doception, have enclosed in tho wrappers, or under the labtO on tho qunrt bottles, sinco Ist Ootobor, 1878, and continue tooncloio in kvkky DAY'S I'ACICINO THBOUOHOUT THK YKAR ■r H R X W £1 O U J) X R 8, which aro drawn upon the undersiKiioi), nnd which will be csahfd by them on presentation. To securo these Gifts, tie Publin mu«t bo careful to ask for, and accopt no'hlngbut, tho GKNUINK UDOI I'HO Woi.KK'S SOUHAPPS, With our name npon the top label, M. Moss & Co. Wynyard Lano, Sydney.



Novelties in Furnishing Goods.-The „ Royal jAxminster Carpet with handsomo border just lanaed, rich m appearance, and as aofc as a Jurkey Carpet: tho •' w orcester " Stair Carpet JP° J»'e > s entirely made of boraehair, -prettily shaded border, and is the most durable carpet ior stairs ever made, ami at a lower price than .brusselß: Handeoma Coverings for Urawing roOi m opened by Garlick and Cran well;these Coverings arc proof a^ainet moths ana mive a pretty urotind-work of silver, old golrt colour, etc., etc.: Handsome Ualf-'lester ucastoads now on view. Tho greatest variety c f Ucdsteads iv Auckland to select irora. All Kinds of Himsohold furniture at very low prices, and a per cent, discount allowed /or cash at ti ie of purchase. 'J'his /Jim carry on their Drapery and i lothinpt business on tho Coopera tive Uußh System, marking their yoods at a vecy small advance oncoßt trusting to a lartio turnover io make it remunerative. Furnish your House from the City Hall Arcade, Gar liok and Cranwell, Proprietors.-rADVi'I