SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

... aa «-mri?jThls Evcnlns?, 8.27 lIIHH vv ATKU ] To . morrn w Morning, 8. 15

' UNSKT.—ThIa Kvonlng, 6.10 ' UNRIBK.-To-Morrow Morning. C.7 II JON'S AQK.-La3t Quarter, 23rd, 3.8 p.m.

ARRIVALS. LAST EVENING.

Argylc. P. 8., Crawford, from Wh&ngaroi. iiaucy Kate, schooner, Lowia, from Russell.

TO-DAY

Glcnelg, S.S., Farquhar, from TairnnKa Wellington, s.s., Anderson, fr.m Whangarci

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING.

Klslnoro, Bchoonor, Stephens, for Tivirun. Gem, suhoouer. Ptarce, for Taiiua.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Sydncy-Zealandia, P.M. s.b.. 2Sth San Krancisco—Australia. P.M. b.s., April Ith Tauranga - Olanclg. Wednesday; waitaki,

Thursday RnsFcll—loua, Monday WhiinKaroi and liussell-Waitakl. Wednesday Now Plymouth and Bouth-Henguin, luobday W-'mngarei— Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays Waitakl, Friday Friendly Islands-Myrtlo

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Wolverine. 11.M.5.. from Sydney, shortly Mcropo, ship, from London Oxford, ship, (M.T.L.S.) from London; sailed

Sydonham, barquo 1.1.M.F.Q), from London sailed November 27th JLvODft, barque, from London; to tall January

Chile, barque, from London ; loading Orient, barque, from New York; to sail I'eU

Peru barque, from' London ; Bailed Jan. 12 Loch Dee, barqus, from L.nion ; sailed Decem-

Superior? barque, from Now York; sailed Cabarfeldh. "barque (S.Q.M.J.l.from Hongkong Orwoll, brigantine, from the Islands Defiance, briaantino. from Uucedlu Kthel, brigantino, from Dunedin Ryno, brlganline. from Rotumah Look Out. brigantino. from Sydney Roderick Dhu, brigintlno. from Dunedin Rachol Cohen, schooner, Ir^m Dunedin Atlantic, schooner, from panedin Kner,<y, schooner, from Noumea Heron, echooner, from Sydney Mazeppa, schooner, from Barotong* Miirion, schooner, from Noumea Policeman, s-hooner, from Noumea Agnei Donald, schooner, from Ksrotonga Cl>do, schooner, from Lyttelton Sea Bird, schooner, from Lyttelton

EXPORTS.

Per Tavinui. for LeWika : 23,000 feet sawn and dressed timber, 3 bundlo-1 casamentd. 1 door?, U packfigC3 ironmongery, G bags onions, 12 bags potatoes, 12 kegs salt beef, 25 sheep, 11. boxes common sjap, 43 packages, 1 sacks onions, 3 rifles.

Iswards CoABTwisK.-01ioi>t. from Orewa, with H.COO feet timber, and 75,0,0 sbiogles; Saucy ICato, from RoEsell, with 62 tons coal; Totira, from Port CharlM, with 31,200 feet tim ber, and 2 bags kauri gum: Onward, from KU3 eell, with 51 ton 3 coal; Golden lile. from Rui sell, with 93 tons coal; Gom. for Tairua, with 22.U00 feet timber; P<ikaj,uka, from Tauranga, with €0 ton 3 flrewooi.

OUtWAUDS COASTWISK.-Totara, for Port Charle3; Makirau, for Barrier; Gem, lor Tairna.

The catter Champion put in an appearance at Whangaroaon Sunday, anil received no damage through running ashore.

Tho schooner .MyrUe on her depa tura f>r Samoa, take3a handtOCclvbuilfKig from tho yard ot Mr C. Bailey, 1W order ot the Rev. Mr Baker, of Samoa. I'hc craft ii 26 feet long, sft. Sin beam, and 2ft. sin. deep, and lltted up very neatly. She is to bo used for ciuißing about the Islands.

The schooner Matautau came out of tho dock today.

Mr D. Gouk forwards another lot of pumping gear by the a.«. Glecel^, on her next trip to Taunuigu, to be used in removing ihe W3ter from the Taupo.

The schooner Tavinni cleared at the Customs to-d.iy for Levuka, to tail on Friday ISth March.

Thft s.s. Glen"lg brought the following ca'g from Tauranga to day:—so sacks maize. 25 sacko wheat. IS bales wool. 1 horse, 2 ton 3 snndricss Passengers :—Me3iames Warrington. Morton,. Ward, Wat-on, Mr and Mis irtone, Mr and M:s Clay. Jle^rs Abbott, Will.ams, Martin, O'Connor, Duffy, Green, Morton und 2 steerage

The 3.3. Wellington arrived from Whangarel this morning with the fo lowing passengers :— Mra Glad well. Mr and Mrs Scott, Messrs Skiel, Jo-jeph, Cladius, Hurt, Cooper, Johnson and five sans, Albright, and Kay.

The B.s Argyle, from Whtingvei, brought 77 sacks gum, 55 cases £ruit,l2 sacks hides, IGsacks, I bale fangu", 12 dturns oil, 11 cases f0w13.5 cases *nd C tins paint. 11 crates turkeys, 16 boxes ogtrs, 2 cases geese, 2 cases cheese, 3 balea skin 3, and üboir. 3 ton of sundries. Passongera :— Mi?Be3 Boyes, and Tucker, Meisrs Lon^ley, .McLean, Brown, Blacken, Hales, McDonald, Vickerman, Lanigan, Lisdell, Jamio3on, Baxter, and seven in the steorago.

Tho schooner Ma^autau entered out at tne Customs to-day for yatnoa, and will sail übout tho middle of next week.

A regatta is to be held on Lake Rotorua, Ohinemutu, in about a month's time. We umler9tand Mr iioburt Graham in tho chief movor In tho matter. Thia will bi tho iir^t regatta ovor held la tho iako District, and we expect it will bo the parcuraor of many others. —" Bay of Plenty Times."

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

Tho brigantinq Darcy Pratt cleared at the ilauukuu for Kaipara yesterday, in ballast.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

• Port Ciialmkrs, ye3terday. Arrived: Pakeha, brig, from Kaioara; Sea- Kull, brigantine. from Maankan. Sailed : Ara wata, ss, for Melbourne, via Bluff.

■Wellington, yesterday. Sailed: Pengu'n, 5.0., for North. Pas»en- Kcrs:—Missc3 Turnbull and Krankello, Mr3 Honderson, Meaara Thomson, Mark, Brown, Vickers, Bell, Tutnbull, and 7 Bteerage.

Sydney, March 17. Sailed : Iho Union Cou.pany'B e.s., To Anao. for Auckland.

Hokitica, tlil3 day. Arrivod : Hero, from Auckland, early.

Russeix, this day. Sailed: lona, for Auckland, at 2 p.m. Sailed: Joasio and lona. Paa3Ongerß: Mr and Mrs Jones, Messrs Witt, li3lie, and others. Loaded: Chri-.tina.

MuBCCBSf Bay, this day.

Arrived : Minnie Haro, Tokarau. and Warata from Auckland. Sailed : March 15th, Kato Mc- Gregor, for Oamaru ; 16th, Venua. for Napier.

Lyttelton, thia day. Arrived : Marlbro", Bhip, from London, balled : Candidate, birque. and A. C. De Friotaa, barquo, for London.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Btar Ofllce, Friday. AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MB AIITCBD BUCKLAND'S WEEKLY REPORT.

The U3U3I Kemuera sale being held on Wed nesday, there were fewer dairy and store cattle than usual. Those brought forward sold at late values. Fat cattle were in full number, but maintained the prices ruling for the past three weeks, varying with quality from 20s to 23* the lCo'b3.; hut unleßß Btock are well fatted prices rule much lowor. Tho Bhorthorn cows of. Mr John hmith were fairly competed for, and brought prices varying from £15 to £11 each Sheep were yarded in leaa than average num ber, bntworo dull of sale, and several pen 3of middling quality withdrawn, Lamb 3in brisk inquiry, and brought from 10s to 11* each. At Drory there was a full market of storo cattle, abont 300 head yarded. There was a numerous attendance, and satisfactory prices obtained throughout the salo.

MESSRS HOTTER AND NOLAS'S WJCEKLY REPORT. Horsoa.—There has been a marked improve ment in the market. The supply hag been large, and there was a spirited demand. On Friday, at tbo Durham Yards, an unusually large number were entered for disposal by auction. Competition was goort throughout the sale, and prices advanced on last week's rise We quota: Hacks, from £9 103 to £1G; hght hatnees horse?, from £17 to £2t7s6i; draught. £32 to £36. • Cattle. —Tbo supply of stores lias been ratner limited, bnt dairy cows and fat bsasts have been brought forward in aJequato numbers, and prices wore a little lirrner. At tho New market Yards, en TueEday, dairy cows advanced in value, and fat beasts were worth a shale more than the previous woek. "7try lew stores yrero yarded. Sheep were in ample supply and orood de mand, and although tho expectations of vendorß could not bo retched for a few tens, an average naniber were disposed of—wethers atfrom Is Gd to Is 8d per 81ba. A small draft of Btoro ewes in low condition sold at 63 3d. Lambs.-A fair numbjr wcro yarded, and sold from 5b 64 to 12s.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Rotail. 3. d. S. d. B d. 8. d. Putter, fs.lb 0 9.-0-0 Milk, quart 0 4-0 0 Best Dairies 0 10-0 0 Butter, fs, lb 10 0-1 0 Butter, Bit, lb 0 0-0 0 Butter, suit 0 10—0 0 Cheese |new) 0 5-0 fi Cheese (col.) 0 8-0 0 Do, Cant. 0 6-0 0 Kggs.doz... 2 0-0 0 Kkks. doz. 1 C-l 9 Lard, lb .. 0 0-0 10 Lard lb (tins) 0 7-0 8 Fowls, ouch 2 6-3 0 Bacon and Haras, Bucks, each 2 6—3 • Provincial 0 7—o 10 Geese, each fi o—7 ' Canterbury Hams Turkeys .. 5 0-7 0 and Bacon (In Bicon, lb .. 0 10—1 0 cloth) .. 0 10H 0 Hams, lb.. 1 0-1 3 Bread., -id to 4£d per 21b loaf Jams, per case, 5 doz, 32s 6d. to 35a Butter ia firmer in price, 9d to iOd beinj? the ruling piicos. Eggs are very scarce; Is 3d can ba obtained from several btorekoopers. BUTCHEK'S MEATi Retail. : h, d. s. d. Roasting Beef 0 5 to 0 7 Boiling Beet 0 4 — 05 Mutton, hind-quarter .. .. , 0 0-01) „ tore-quarter 021— 0 3 Lamb, fore-quarter 1 n n n k „ hind-quarter) U U—o b PorkandVeal 0 6 — 07 Steaks -06 — 08 Chops and SausagO3 0 5 —06 Tallow best (wholea&lo)—mutton, 32a Gd; mixed, 255. Flour Market. vVholesalc. & s. a. Superflno Flour, eilkdrossod, per ton.. 12 0 0 Fino Flour, ditto, household .. .. H 0 0 Sharps, per ton 5 0 0 Adelaide, por ton .. .. £13108-11 0 0 Oamaru, per ton .. .. ~ .. 11 10 0 Dunodin, per ton 10 10 0 Canterbury, per ton 10 10 0 Bran por ton (sacks included) .. .. 5 0 0 Cabin Bread 18 0 0 Oatmeal 11 0 0 Pearl Barley .. ~ 18 0 0 Hay and Corn Market. Wholesale. a. d. s. d. £ s. & b. Maize (Syd.) nono Hay, ino'dow n (Cal.) nono ton pressed 5 o—o 0 „ (Kijn.) 0 0-3 3 Lucornn, do None ~ (Coast) 3 3-3 C Straw (load) 0 18-1 10 Oats .. ..2 0-2 1 Chaff .. ..4 10-5 0' Wheat(fo-wb3 6-i 0 Hay (oaten) 5 10-0 0 l PotatOQP, £31Qe.

Retail. b. d. c. d. b. d. s. d. Maize, bushel 3 0-3 8 Lucerne, cwt.7 G-fl 0 Oat?, ditto ~2 3-2 9 Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 Rran, IOOIbs 0 0-5 6 Straw, ditto 3 o—4 0 Wheat (fowl) 3 3-3 6 Chaff, ditto 5 6-8 0 Hay, owt, .5 6-0 0 Potat'es.dltto 4 3-1 6 Fijian Maize 3 G-3 9 SKEDa-Retail. ' b. d. g. d. ». d. s. d. Ryegrass ..5 0-6 0 Cockßfoot.bl.O 0-7 6 Italian,do. ..7 6-8 0 Trefoil, lb. 0 7-0 0 Red Clover.lbO 9-0 0 RatstaU, Ib. 1 6-0 0 White Cloverl 1-1 3 Timothy, lb. 0 <--0 0 Alsyko. lb ..1 2-1 3 Luccrno.lb. 1 0-0 0 Cowgrass, Ibl 0-1 2 Rape, lo ..C o 0 0 Woolsacks in quantity. 3a 3d to 3s 6d each corn sack-, 8? to 9n Od per dozen. Fencing wire Nos. li. 7 and 8. assorted, £1G lto to £L per ton CoiL and Firewood Market. Co \L.-Newca<<tlo (ship's side), cargo 3!b per ton-yard 40s to 453. Bay of Islands, at yards, 2os 6d ■ screened, 28s Od; ditto at the mine, 12s; ships eld'e 23s 6d. Waikato, at mine, as; in Auckland 17a 04 to 223; Tanplri, at mines, Cs Gd to 12s :at yard, ISa to *ls: delivered. 253 to 28a. %V' angarel. at mine, 8s 6d; yard (steam), 17s; household, »s. Miranda, at yard (household), ISa; steam, 18s. Kamo (household), 28s, 303 delivered; irtoam, ..'<». Firewood.—Uncut, at wharf (cargo), 8s to 01 per ton ; delivered, 12s ; out, Ha to 163. Kauri Gdji and Flax Market. Gum unchanged. Tho folio wins sales havo boon effected sinco last Fr'dar.:- G, ood o™"1"? Kaipara and Whangarel at £33 to *35, Wai kato. £30 to £33. Hast Coast, £10 to £12; receipts for March. 3.0 tons. Fr.AX.-Kinest quality «19—£22 por ton Tow " ~~, " ii Fungus i.d. porlb Building Materials. Timber.—Boards and Scantling, 100 ft., bestl2a Cd • "second class. S3 6d ; best planed, tongued and grooved, 138 6d ; second-class ditto, 9a 6d. iMilla: Cnrtto. best, SsCd; sec.-class, 4a6d. Baulk, Zealand Palings, sft (san>, 10s; sft (hoart) 13s • Cft 133 Tl-treo Rails, £3 10a per 100; Furii i Posts. £6: Shingles, Us per 1,000; Uobart Town Palings, sft, 17s; Gft, 19a ; Hobart Town Rails, 90s, selling quotations. Bricks (at Whau.i 10* per 1,000; Town Yards. £2 15s: dolivered, £2 10s. Drain pipes, por 100, 6 inches bore), 303; 1 inches. Us; 3 inches Us 2 inches, £2 10s per 1,000 Bocket glazed pipes, 18 inches 2a 6d per foot; 15 inches, 2s por foo*; 12 inches, Is 6d per foot; 9 inches, la per foot; t> hichcs, Cd per foot; 1 inches. 4d per foot. Limk, slacked. 13 por bushol; quick lima in Back, Is Cd to 23. ___^__

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.— Turn Day. For Whldangl, Tairua, Tuuranga. and Opotikl, per Glonelg. Nt i p.m. For Wbangarcl Heads. Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, and Tangihua, per Arnylo, at 1 p.m. For Whangarei [leads, Whangarol nnd Mangapai, per Wellington, ut 5 p.m. For Thames, per Kntexpriso, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday. 19th instant. For Waiwcra, M&hurariKi, Jlatakann, Manga wai, etc , per Rose Casoy, at 10 a.m. For Tairua, per Dream, at 11 a.m. For Coromandcl and Thames, per Rotomahana, at 11.30 a.m. Monday, 21st instant. For Friendly lsliinds, por Myrtle, at 10 am, For Coromandol, por Coronaandol. at 11.30 a.m. For Rtmsell, KawaWawa, Waugaroa, and Mongoimi. per lona, at 1 p.m. For Tauranga and Opstlltl, per Wellington, at 1 p.m. TDK3DAT, 22nd lnstnnt. For Taranaki and Southtrn PorM, per I'enguin, at 8 a.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, por Rotom&hann, at 3 p.m. For iiamoa, per Matautu. at 2 p.m. Tuesday, 20th instant. Per a.B. Zoalandia, a* follows :— For Sandwich lalandß, United Statoa of America, Canada, British Columbia. Contral and South America, aud British and Foroign Went Indios, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered lottors, and nowsnapera. at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an oxtra feo of sixponce. In addition to tho postage, will bo reooived by the Mall Agent 011 board tho stoamor up to the limo of sailing. Tnis mail will bo duo In London on Tuesday, May 10, 1881.

S. B. 8133, Chief Posttnaater. Chief Poat-offlce. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Makch ISth, 1831.

Theatre Royal — Thompson* Confederate Diorama of tho American War, 8 p.m.

Woilesley - streot Baptist Church — Bpccial service, 7.30 p.m.

Lome-street Hall —Dr Simni'g illustratod leciuro on Physiognomy, 8 p.m.

Kemuora Band of Hope—Annual meeting, 3 p.m.

Newton Hast School—Distribution of prizes, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

MAUTIN.—On the 11th March, at her residence, the Caplain Cook Hotol. Kyber Pass toad, the wife of C. A. Martin of a son.

Marriage.

MILKB-FRAMPTON.-On tho 18th instant, by special license, at the Register Olllce, Auck land, Jamos VauKhan Milee, to Mary Kllon Framptoa, of Christchurch.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong tliat needs resistance, For the future in ths distance, And the that we can da

Heally the "Herald's" briet for the defence of the Headmaster of the Grammar School ought to be a well-paid one, for it involves not only the forfeiture of anything like eelf-respect on its own purt, but deli berate insult to the intelligence) of its readers. In a long reiteration of the old whine about persecution to-day it says Mr Macrae is " standing single-handed liko the Smith of Perth"; that he only "wants fair play, and cannot get it," and that " assailed on all sides, nnd with an animus of which the evidence affords conclusive proof ( the Board of Governors refuse to deal impar tially with him, and baffle with disgraceful persistency every attempt he makes to vin dicate himself against the charges levelled at him." Our contemporary should be the best judge of the capacity of its oivq readers, and wo shall not quarrel with its estimate of them. But we feel bound to say that if they have read the reports of the inquiry at all, they mu»t be born fools to accept such twaddle as that which appeared in the "Herald's" leading columns to-day, Tho violent partizanahip displayed for Mr Macrae by more than one member of the Board, is notorious, and though wo have from tho first said that the existence of such settled opinions disqualified the Governors from acting as judges on the case—and strongly advocated an indepen dent inquiry by aCommisaioner,itcannot be said that Mr Macrae's enemies were thoso who prevented the adoption of that course. " Injured innocence" and "persecution" were perhaps a gool card to play at first, but surely our contemporary and its guides should sec that the stsgo is past when that could avail. A good deal of evidence has already been takeD, and it is open for Mr Macrae to call as many more witnesses as he may choose. We want the fullest possible light that cau be thrown on the subject. Let the evidence determine, and not miserable cries of personal animus; if tho school is efficient and eatisfactory, surely it can easily be shewn; if not, why it is peurile to hint that those who say co have some dark motive.

The "Herald's" complaint to-day is becauso the Board of Governors refueed to let Mr Lusk be grossly insulted; and compelled the restoration to him of papers which were hia private propsrty, and had been obtained surreptitiously. Mr Lusk's experience has been that of everyone who was not ready to smother his conscience and lie about the efficiency of the school. For several years he ofliciated as examiner at tho special request of Mr Macrae. For his success in discovering the most meritorious boys he was repeatedly com plimented by the Headmaster, who per suaded Mr Lusk to continue as examiner, against his own inclination, because lie had such perfect confidence that no one would do such justice to the school. But at length Mr Lusk reported very severely against the English work of the school, although at the same examination he complimented tho mathematics. In the mathematical papers submitted two printers' errors escaped observation, which prevented the possibility of solving those problem?. Mr i>loman detected them, and in returning the >apers to Mr Lusk said that allow ance should be made for these ii calculat ing the number of marks, and Mr Lusk, of course, seeing the force of this, kept the fact in view in makiug his award. His attack on the results inj English of course finished his career as examiner, but from that day till the present inquiry he had never heard any allegation of in

competence. A short time after the ex atuiaatiou, however, the secretary of the Hoard came to Mr Lusk and said the Board would foci obliged if he would let them have his private examination papers. He unhesitatingly consented, and, though two years have elapsed, he never, saw them again until they were pro duced by Mr Macrae the othei night. Mr C. M. Nelson whose collegiate degrees have not protected him from the indignities heaped on other examiners of the school, promptly asked how the Headmaster got pos session of what were purelyprivate documents Mr Macrae promply replied " by resolution of the Hoard ol Governors." Mr Brooklicld said it would bs proper to produce the resolution, but on the chairman searching carefully through the minutes, no such resolution or order could bo found ! The I Secretary said he had a vague sort of | impression that some such order had been given ; and that was all tho excuse that wai otl'ercd for this gross olleuce against straightforward dealing. The Hoard, of course, at once ordered the return of the papers to Mr Lusk, to whom they belonged, and disallowed a question which Mr Macr.ie wished to put to Mr Lusk with a view of shewing that that gentleman had .submitted mathematical questions to the boys which he could not solve himself. In view of tho two questions misprinted which were brought under the examiner's notice at the time and reckoned for, that might very easily have been done ; and it is by no means unlikely that out o( 3,ODD papers run through in live days there were other undetected errors in working and m solutions arrived at by different methods from those adopted by the ox iiorinur. Hut tho lidiculous pretension, amounting to infatuation, which has governed this school could not have con ceived anything more atrocious than the claim that examiners chosen by the Board of Governors to revise the work of the school should submit to the humiliation of being catechised like school boy*. "But (says the " Herald ') Mr LusU said the papers had been tampered with. As they were in Mr Macrae's hands, sup posing it to be true, how could Mr Lu<k know it ?" The answer is Minplicity itself : The Hoard caused them to \m handed to Mr Lusk, and on looking them through in the presence ot the Hoard, he saw figures there which wore not there when lie gave thrm to the Secretary of the Hoard two years agn. To Buppami that Mr Lusk would not have objected to being cross-questioned on his private papers surreptitiously obtained, produced suddenly, and bearing figures which be certainly never saw before, and could not have explained, was to .suppose that Mr Lusk i.i a fool; and howuver well justilioil the " Herald " may be in regarding it-* own readers in that amiable light, it should not be ho very greatly surprised that lliero an; other persons gifted with common nense.

If, however, Mr Macrae had been allowed to prove what lie apparently desire I, namely, that Mr Luak was not a good mathematical scholar, how would it have bcnelittcd him? Coitainly not as t lie "Herald" wishes people to believe. It would dimply have shewn that when Mr Luhlc said the mathematical work of the Grammar School was excellent, his opinion w.n nut worth a button, aad the very opposite might be true. It was the English work ot the school that Mr husk con demned, aud his qualilication as an .English scholar Mr Macrae has never impugned, and if ho had, tho opinion would go for very little with thoso who are acquainted with Mr I urtk'-* literary abilities. But let us go turther, for the sake of argument, a»d suppose that Mr Lu«k had been proved thoroughly incom petent, where would tho school manage ment be? Why in a position infinitely worse than any of its enemies alleged? It would then be proved, on their own admis sion, that year after year, the Ueadmaster recommended, and the Hoard (if Governor) employed, an examiner who was utterly in competent. Such a fact alone would be enough to damn the school,

We have given more space to the maunderings aud wretched twaddle of the " Herald " than they deserve, just to shew more clearly tho miserable tactics that are beinfj pursued to baulk or prejudiro the decision in tho inquiry. If tho case were beforo the Supreme Court much of tbe cvidonco which the Governors hare admitted would have hern instantly shut out. and such wilful dibits to thwart a fair investigation as the " Herald " has inJulitod in, would have brought its proprietors to the bar to answer a charge of contempt. The attempt, howerer.is bo miserably feeble in comparison with tho motiTO that no particular harm can be done by these daily assaults on everyone who gives evidence against tho school. We havo a better opinion of those who read the " Herald " than our contemporary seems to hnye, aud we feel conlideut that they are dwerimi uatiug enough to see through its fhallow rca'oning and obvious malice. Our contemporary is singularly silent about such statements as that made by Mr Robertson, one of the junior masters, who said in evidence before the Board 01 C'overnora that since hie last examination Mr Macrae hail been to him, und threatened him with eouse queuces neriously adecting his future pro spects, if he did not retract the evidence he had giren before. A champion bo full of indignation against " persecution " aud "personal animu3 " as tho " Herald " pro fcascs to be, might surely have found a theme iv such a text as Mr Robertson's statement appears to allbrd.

The Rev L. M. leitt, Weslcyau minister, delivered a lecture at Wainku, on the even ing of the 14th instant, on Hie character of the prophet "Daniel," which received due attention from a fair audience in a country settlement. It is not often that the people of Waiuku have an opportunity of listening to a luctnrc of |any sort, especially from a. young minister possessing such a fund of humour and llow o£ Kiuhuuko as Mr Isitt.

The meeting re Musketry Instruction tor volunteers on Wednesday night again collapsed from want of attendants, there being ouly one representative of the Navals and ouo of the Cadets present. Tho con vener had taken a great doal of trouble, and had incurred expense about it, which, to say the lent, deserved more considera tion.

The Diorama of the American tVar at the Theatre was very largely patronised last evening, whpn Mr O'Brien, oi Uobßon street, was the holder of the lucky number entitling him to claim ownership of the piano announced to be given away, Lieut. Herman, the Company's manager, takes a benefit to-night, when an extraordinary gift presentation is adver'ised to take place.

On the evening of the lGth December, the dining-rooms of Mr Byron, Market-street, Manchester, were discovered to be on lire. The cause of the fire -was an escape ot gas from a lead pipe. Tho leak in the pipe had been made by rats knawing it, as is sup posed, in the eearch of water ; and it is stated that other tires in Manchester have been caused in a similar way. A pipe was eaten thus in the Thames Hotel Auckland, in the same way, and may he seen at the OIKco of tbc New Zealand Insurance Company.

Miss Kennedy, sister of the Governor of Queensland, has ofl'crcd a prize to the hoy in a local grammar school who makes the best bow. In announcing the fact to tho children, Sir Arthur Kennedy said:—"l think there arc very few things more awk ward or disadvantageous to cither v boy or a girl than not to be able to make a good bow. They must do it some time or other. You boys will have to bow to some young lady, and it will be very well for you to learn how to do it."

A short dramatic season will be Inaugu rated at the Theatre Royal on Tuesday evening with the production of Boucicault's popular Irish play, "The Shaughraun." Mr Grattan liijia» will appear in the title role, and as the gentleman has special qualifications for the delineation of Hibernian character, his portraiture of tho irrepressible Conn is expected to be very good. He will be supported by a strong company, of which Miss Maggie Knight, Miss Adelle, and Mr O'Brien are the lead ing members. "The Sliaughraun" will probably run till tho end of the week. The piece will be mounted with entirely new scenery and elaborate effects, upon which an artist has beeu cugaged for some days past. The re-appearance of Miss Maggie Knight after many yearn' absence will aho be an attraction to many of her old friends.

The following is an unusually good illus tration of Yankee cuteness, and ia authenlic enough to be retailed by the facetious. (?) observer. Towards the close of the celebrated Tichborne trial £100 bonds could be bought for 10s each. A Yankee, who was noted for his lovo of the almighty dollar, and an Englishman were overheard discussing the subject thusly :— Said the Englishman : " Now, in what country in the world would any Government have exercised such patience and gone to such expense in order to airivo at a just verdict? Do you think they would have done it in America ?" " Well, lemmo fee," said the Yankee, with his finger on his fore head, " I'll tell you my opinion of the aflair. 1 consider the jurymen were twelve of the dumdcit fools that were ever packed together in a box." "How do you make that out?" asked the Englishman. " Why, in America they would have bought up .ill the bonds they could have laid their hands on, and at once returned a verdict for the plaintiff." The Englishman collapsed after that.

Timaru wharf is to bo extended. The tender of Messrs Jones and Peters, £2,309, ha 3 been accepted for tho -work.

The catalogue of farms now to let on the Midland and Southern districts of England is becoming of alarming length, and land owners do not see their way to a reduction of rents. Two Companies have been formed to obtain this unlet land in small holdings at long leases ; or, if possible, to buy it out right, and start coltier farmer?, but not with brilliant success as yet.

The Hags on most of the mercantile ware houses in town today were living at "half mast," as a mark of respect for the bereave ment sustained by Mr Kumnier, merchant, through the death of his wife, which took place at his residence, O'Rorke-strcct, yes terday.

By advertisement it will be seen that Mr Gordon Gooch invites all masons of a musical turn to assist him in rendering the music at the laying of the foundation atone of the new Masonic Hall on March 31.

Mr W. H. Keily, ot Hamilton, makes the extraordinary statement that, although he told Mr Yon Stunner, the " Herald's " cor respondent, that the " Waikato Times account of a lire at his house was true, that gentleman said he would write to the " Herald '' denying the statement, and did bo accordingly. The " Times " says the " Herald's " Waikato news is all made up of similar unreliable and bogus items.

A number of the members of the Loya United Friends after returning from thoir day's sport yesterday, engaged in « private dance at the Masonic Hall. About .'!() couples were present, Messrs Davis and Hurt!! provided the music, and Mr \Y. Doyle proved an efficient M.U. The cater in" was done in satisfactory Ktylo by Mr Johnson. A very pleasant evening was spent.

The Hongkong " China Mail " says :— We hear from Canton ROurccS that at Nam Hoi \uen, Bui Chew Shan, Yu Chun, on tho 11th of November, at '2 o'clock in the afternoon, the Shall Shan Foong Theatre was burned down, whilo some two or three thnuiand spectators were atiiemblod to witnosH a tho*tricol performance, A great panic ensued and scvoral hundreds ot peoplo wero burned to death or killed ill the nub that intmed, many of them so mangled or disligurcd that they could not Imvo been recognised as human hcim's. .Some (if the actors also lost their lives, and those who csenped lost their propoily and all their clothing, puvc what they stood in.

The success of the electric light at Colo'h circus has again raised the question of its employment in Parliament Houftu, Mel bourne, A complete plant for lighting the buildings would only cost C2OOO, after which the expense would be confined to the wages of (.no skilled mini, the fuel for a steam engine while the light isrequired, and about 3a a night for carbon*.

Tho police authorities have instituted proceedings against the proprietors of tho Diorama of the American War, under the Lotteries Act, for an infringement of the law by their distribution of gifts at the Theatre Royal. The ca»o will lie heard to morrow nt the Police Court before the sit ting Magistrate. Mr Hctiketh will appear in defence,

The hearing of tho appeal ease, National Bank v. Uncles, which has occupied the Supreme Court since Wednesday last, wno concluded to day. Aft<-r tho learned coun rel had been heard ou the whole case his Honor (Mr Justlco Richmond) reserved judgment.

We regret to chronicle the deatli of Mrs Henry Buttle at her residence. Pukliimu, nenr Cambridge, The deceased lady had n wide circle of re.il friendß, who mourn their loss. For some time Mrs Buttle han been in delicate health, but she always born her sickness with most exemplary and Christian patience. She possessed a gentle, loving, disposition, and had a moat peaceful end.

To tho Editor : Sir,—Will you kindly inform me through your columns why Fort and Custom-House'streets are unprotected by the police. 1 have occasion to go in that direction very often after hours in the evening, aud the carryings on of the larrikins in the neighbourhood of Jacob's Ladder in disgraceful. On one occasion I entered n Hhop mid saw the occupants openly insulted by a numbsr of young rullians. Their language could be heard n considerable distance of, nnd as ladies have to «o at late hours to the railway station, I think something ought to be done to put a stop to tho nuisance,—Yours, &c, TIIOS. 1!. Halt,.

We havo to acknowledge receipt from- Mesirs Garrett Brothers of a lnrgo photo graph of their tanuery at the Whan, Tho photograph has been executed by Mr Rod tern, of Auckland, with a nltill which doca the greatest possible credit to his proficioncy in tlic art of landscapo photography. The situation oi the tannery ou the banks of a tidal creek, with fresh water stream flowing into it, is an exceptionally favourable one, and the buildings and appliances nppenr to bo adapted to the purposes of an in dustry of considerable magnitude.

The Baby Show proved, ncrlinp*, the most attractive of the .scenes on the Cricket Ground yesterday, and caused, we learn, a considerable amouut of jealously on the maternal hide, each lady avowing that her baby was the finest. There were no less than 25 exhibits altogether, and some dilliculty was experienced in finding ladies to take the responsible ami unenviable position of judges. Several declined, but as Messrs Dorriugton and Kafton, the donors of the prizes, wcro urgent, Mrs Currie and Mrs Warburton being ex perienced mothers of large families, con sented to act, but with much reluctance ; Mrs McCarroll was also induced to endorse the judgments of the former ladies. 1 hre6 line babies were selected as worthy the Dorringtou prize, "silver belli and coral," which glittered in the sunshine, These wore Mrs Blakeley's baby (7 months), Mrs O'Hare's (9 months), and Mrs Bentley's (4 months). The babies were closely inspected, and infant whim perings were heard, particularly from one of the lambi who^e mother had unfortunately broken its bottle. Mrs Currie and Mrs Warburton were in favour of Mrs Blakeley's soil, much against the opinion of Mrs O'ilare, who considered hers the fino->t baby boy in Auckland for its age, while Mrs Bentley spoke in farour of her baby boy of four months. It was at length declared that the mothers must not interfere, and the award was made to Mrs Blakeley's son. Tho second prize, Kafton'a bassinette, was awarded to the infant daughter of Mrs Young. At the close.of the adjudication, Mts Warburton said she would never again act as judge iv a baby show, it being im possible to please every exhibiting mother.

The supporters of the Onchunga .Ladies' Benevolent Fociety held their annual meeting on Wednesday evening, the Mayor, Mr Blakey, In the chair. The Chairman having introduced the busiuess of the meeting, called upon the Rev. Thomas Hamer to read tho report of the past year's operations, which wns genorally en couraging. The financial statement shewed receipts to £107 Bs, including £40, £26 of which was gathered by one collector, £10 from entertainments, and £55 legacy from the late Mr Turner. Nearly £70 had been expended In relieving cases of distress, leaving a balance of £41, £40 of which was out at interest. The report etatcd that had it uot been for Mr Turner's generous legacy, tho society would have been burthened with liabilities. The Onehunga report, on the motion of tho Key. T. Hamer, seconded by Rev. W. E. Mulgan, was unanimously adopted, A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Hamer, who had bsen a true worker iv the cause, who had acted as lady-secretary, and who was about to leave the neighbourhood. The following ladies were appointed to oflicc : Mrs BrookueJd, president; Mrs Wing, treasurer; and Mrs Ilutchinson, secretary. The meeting closed ia the usual way.

To the Editor : Sir, —In your issue of the 17th, "Hawk Eye" calls attention to the Richmond Road, which is certainly in a disgraceful state, and utterly impossible for traih'c for at least six months in the year. " Hawk Eye" credits me with being Chairman of the Arch Hill Board, which is a mistake, as I have never been connected with that body. The Richmond Road, as you are aware, sir, is bounded by the Ponsonby and Newton districts from the I'onsonby Road to Cox's Crook, and belongs equally to both Boards. "Hawk Eye " says that I t»ke good care to keep the road the other side of the creek in good order. I beg to inform "Hawk Kyo" that all tho leading roads in our district are in first-class condition, and I will take this opportunity of informing " Hawk Eye " and other residents on the Ponsonby side that as Chairman of tho Newton district for the last four or five years, I have written time after time to the Ponsonby Board asking them to arrange about forming and metalling this road. The last letter we received from the Pon sonby Board was short and to the point no money available for this road. On one occasion we metalled about 14chains of this road on receiving a verbal promise from the Chairman that he would pay half the ex pense, which he afterwards repudiated, and we never received a penny for it since. In conclusion, I distinctly state that any time within the last four years the JNewton Board has been ready and willing to pay half the expense of completing this road.— I am, &c, JR. T. Waknock, Chairman .Newton Highway Board.

The settlement on the Henderson's Mill Cup will take place to-night at Tattersall's at 8 o'clock.

We have received from "A Friend" 3s for the family mentioned in the Star two nights ago,

Invercargill appears to possess at present the most enthusiastic admirers of Sir George Grey. At the Governor's reception yesterday, after Sir Arthur Gordon Ilatl replied to the address of the County Council, a red-hot radical, familiarly kuowu as " Bob," a miller, mounted the platform, and lustily called for three cheers for Sir George Grey. The call was partially res ponded to. Some groans were also given for the Hon. Johu Hall.

To the Editor : Sir,— Can you inform me, through your columns : Does the Govern ment, while they forbid the sale of strong driuk op tho Sabbath, prohibit Sunday trading in another line. lam a resident in Neleon-street, and a little shop opposite me is open on Sundays, while people are going in and out all day for ginger beer, and other articles. Such a thing ill-accords with tho Banctity of the Sabbath, and indeed, is a disgrace to a Christian country. I am, &c, Civilized.

The treasurer of the Parnell Urphan Homo acknowledges with thanks, from Mr If. \V»tors, confectioner, Queon-stroof, £3 03 7d, contents Of a donation box in tale shop; in cluding £! picked up in front of hli counter a year ago lost Christmas and not claimed.

Mr C. W. Goodson is opening a branch of liiJ Fancy business at Parnell. just above tho Public School on tho opposito Bida of tho road.

Mr K. B. lluut intimates that ho intends to leavo for Melbourno on Tuesday next to ultond tho aalo ot Exhibition ROOde, and under takes to imrchaso on account of others.

FENIAN PLOT.

Attempt to Blow Up the Mansion

Ho use,

[RKVTBR'S TEMORAMS,]

LONDON, March 17. A nox containing lOlbs of gunpowder, with burning fu/.o attached, wuh found last night on tho ledgo of the wall of tho Mansion House.

SCINTILLATIONS.

" lio hrlot; for H is \ritn words an with eun beums: tho mom they nro condensed tho deeper they burn."—Houtiiby.

Mr Angelo Forrest plays at St. Paul's Church on Sunday.

Grcytown bridge, Wellington province, hai beenjdestroyed by lire. U cost £800. Toudori are called for a new Roman Catholic Church at Pacroa, Ohiuemuri. Mr Mahoney prepared the pinna gratis. The programme of Mr Angel o Forrest's conceit appears in our advertising columns this afternoon. It is of a choice character, and no doubt will attract a large aud appreciative audience, Ladies aud gentlemen taking part in St. Matthew's organ recital are requested to attend practico to-night, and to provide themselves with copies of Haydn's " Creation " and Kir G. Klvey's " Praise the Lord."

The Wellington City Council declined the oiler made by the Harbour Hoard to purchase the Queen's Wharf aud bond aud weighbridge lor £04,000, ami to adhere to the price already named as that which would bo accepted for tbe property, viz.,£7o 000. Mr S. S. Mears, Rangniri, has taken a contract for ploughing 500 acres of the Anuadale Estate, the property of W. A. Murray, Esq., I'iaUo. Half of tho con tract jh tor plain land ; the other half hill

Mr Do Lias has engaged Mr James Garden, an Kuglish actor of repute, and two ladies who accompany him to the colony by the steamer Norfolk, now expected at Lyttelton. The engagement is for the whole of New Zealand,

SUPREME COURT.-This day.

JUDGE'S CHAMBERS.

(I)efore Mr Justice Richmond.)

Silt MlciiAKii Seymour v. Hitch in son.—This is an action brought for the ro covery of the poismslon of land in Victoria street, which the defendant now holds, and for which tho plaintiff nllefjoH that he him » frown grant. The claim in one poißCuf-ion and mean prolits. Tbe plea U simply a complete denial. —Mr Coleuian now applied on behalt of tho plaintiff for the settlement of the ifsiK-s as pro pesed by him, and as ttare was no opposition the hmes were settled ac cordingly, the cans btiug fixed for trial by h common jury at the next Circuit sitting! of the Court.

Re John I'ukcei.l.—Mr W. Thome applied under the Fraudulent Debtor's Act of IS6'B, sectiou 9 for authority to protecute the debtor. The learned gentleman ex plained that the application had becu made originally just before the vacation and that Mr Justice Gillies then held that there should be an affidavit shoning that there was a reasonable probability of a con viction being obtaiued. In the meantime tho Triutee had proceeded with the prosecution, and by a supplemeu t.iry aflidnvit filed on Wednesday last, the Court would see that tho debtor had been charged with the oiTence and committed for trial. The object of tbc application was that the csta of the prosecution might be paid out of the funds set apart for the pur pose.—His Honor said that he would not hastily deal with this matter. He had a great repugnance to acting iv a ca»c in which he would also have to try the prisoner. He would take time to con sider the application. FK E. E. BAHNETT (Deceased.)—Mr S. Hcsketh applied for letters of administra tion in rospectof this estate ; also that one surety might be accepted as sufficient. —Granted.

This concluded the business,

MINING NEWS.

MINE MANAGERS' REPORTS,

Bismarck.—No change of any consequence has taken place in the tunnel since my last report. The footwall portion of the reef which we had in hand then has for some feet been almost nipped out, but two or three small veins of good looking quartz arc bcgiutiing to make ou the same line, and as they will come together a few feet ahead of the present f»ce, I expect shortly to havo a fctrong body of (■tone. Some of the stud' looks very promising, and though no gold bus yet beeu Been, I will begin to Bare it, and »ond it to the battery for a trial. The contractors are making good headway iv driving, and if the ground continues a? it is at present, their rate of progress will not be much behind that made with the drill during the last few weeks it was at work. As the face is pushed ahead, the llow of water continues gradually to increase, but tho upper work ings have not been much ailccteu yet. The drainage since Saturday has been only 15 inches, making 3 feet 10 inches from the time the water was first struck below. I am in daily expectation of encountering a much stronger rush In the tunnel, but it may take two or three weeks yet before the intermediate level is clear.—J. A. Dobson, Coromandel, March 17th.

United Gold Mining Co.—The follow ing is the manager's report:—l am still sinking on the specimen leader, and am down about fifteen feet—the leader carrying a little gold all the way. I have started to open the low level at Stanly's side of the hill, and am engaged at present timbering up tho drive and laying a tramway. lam sending seven tons of quartz to the battery to get crushed from a cross leader running at right angles with the specimen leader. I expect a fair yield of gold from it. —TIIOS. CARROLL, Mine Manager. HEUBEN PARR. -Mr Bnyldon was up yesterday, and made a survey up to the present face, and will lay it down on tho plain with other work that has been done, and forward it as soon as possible. Messrs Walker and Comer were up yesterday, and they think very favour ably of the reef and appearance of the quartz, and they a,l>o think a trial crushing should bo taken out over back ef tho drive. Tho ground iv the drive has been very tiuht during the past week. The contrac tors have driven 25 feet during the fort- Dlght, but there is a considerable improve ment in the class of country since Monday. They will finish their contract by'Paturday, when I purpose taking out a trial crushing, and will report on the drive as soon as Mr Bayldon completes the plan. I believe another 100 feet will take us up to the winze. I would recommend starting a crops cut through the Union section, when both drives could be going at the fame time. At the present time they could be driven cheaply by contract, and would prospect a good run of country and virgin gronnd.— W. Comer, Grahanistown, March 16."

CABLEGRAMS.

VOTE FOR THE AFGHAN WAR,

LONDON, March 16,

[Neuter's Telegrams.]

The House of Commons to-day voted a grant of £5,000,000 which is to be made to [he Indian Government as England's share of the cost of the last Afghan war.

PLOT AGAINST THE PRESENT CZAR.

ST. PETERSBURG, March IS.

It has been discovered that the Palace which was occupied by Emperor Alexander 111., when Czarewitch, is undermined, and sappers are now searching with the object of ascertaining whether any explosives are concealed in tue passages.

TURKISH PROPOSALS TO GKEECE.

CONSTANTINOPLE, March 17.

Definite information has transpired re garding the results up to the present time of the negotiations which have been pro ceeding during the past three weeks between the ambassadors of the Powers and the Ottoman Government, with the view to determiue the Turko-Urcek frontier question. It is now known that the Forte recently offered to cede Thessaly to Greece, but the European Ambassadors were at once unanimous in declining to accede to this arrangement, declaring that the proposed transfer of territory was totally inadequate to satisfy the legitimate demands of tho Greek Government and the provisions of the Treaty of Berlin. The Porte thereupon expressed its willingness to cede the island of Crete to Greece, bat absolutely refuses to surrender the province of Epirus, which it waa provided by the Berlin treaty should form part of the ex tended Grcnk frontier. It is not yet known what reply has been returned by the Powers to this latt proposal of the Porte.

COMMERCIAL,

LONDON, March 10,

3 per cent, consols have riaeu one-eighth, and are to-day quoted at par. The market rate of discount has risen from 2J per cent. to 2£ per cent. Tho bank rate remains un changed at 3 per cout, New Zealand secu rities are without quotable change. At the wool sale to-day 4700 bales were ollercd. The tone of the auction was firm.

A USTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, Friday,

Major W. C. Smith, the Victorian Minister of Education, will shortly proceed to New Zealand on a trip for his health. The Board appointed to inquire into the management of the polico force, particularly with reference to the Kelly outbicak, baa commenced its sitting.

NEW RAILWAYS. SYDNEY, March 17,

In the Legislative Assembly today, the Hon. John Lackey, Minister for Public Works, introduced his Public Works State ment, iv the course of which he anuouueed that it was proposed to undertake the con struction of several additional lines of rail way iv the colony, involving an expenditure of £8,750,000. The debate on the proposal was opened, but was adjourned till Tuesday next. THE NEW DIGGINGS. News from the Mount iirowu diggings givei very unsatisfactory accouuti of the Htata of the field.

RUSH V. PEARCE,

A sculling match for £100 a-sido took place to-day on the Clarence River, near Grafton, between Rush aud Pearce, two well-known oarMiieii, and resulted iv a victory for the former.

TE WHITES LATEST UTTERANCE.

(IIV TBIiEOBAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

NORMANBY, this day. THE largest meeting which hai been held ou the Coast for years closed at Parihaka last night. Te Whiti's speech as an oration was splendid, but as n means of conveying his intentions absolutely inoperative. A huudred Europeans were present.

THE SOCIETIES' SPORTS.

(CONCLUDED.)

LONU Jt.nr. — Prize, Biker mounted meerschaum pipe O'Connor, 1. Tho other competitors were Wall and Henry.

OXE MILE (for members of Friendly .Societies).—lst prize, £2 10s; 2ud, oleo graph in gilt frame. Jones, 1 ; Under wood, 2. Tiikkk LEGGKD RACK. — Prize £1. O'lJare and Finlay, 1 ; Batcbard nnd Whisker. 2.

300 YAErs Race—(all comers).—lst priz», £3; 2nd, largo cruet. Roth, 1; Uullou. 2. Baby SHOW.—This crcnt excited con siderable iuterest. Mrs Currio ofticiated as judge, and Mrs Warburton and Mrs McCar roll as referees. The following awards were made :—For the finest baby boy under twelve mouths. Trizc, silver bell and corals presented by Mr Dorriugtou. Mrs Blakeley's baby, seven months old, look the prize, but the judge found considerable dilliculty in deciding between it and Mrs O'Hare's (vine mouths) and Mrs Bentloy's (four months). There were no less than IS entries. The prizo of a bassinette, pre sented by Mr Bafton to the linest baby yirl under six months, \va? competed for by five, and Mrs Young's baby, aged four months, was awarded the prize. Mrs Wood's baby, aged three month?, got the prize for the smallest baby. There were seven entries.

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' CONCERT.

THE concert and ball iv connection with the Friendly Societies' Demonstration, formed the moot successful part of the day'» programme, and was largely attended. The weather, fortunately, cleared up, und the moon shone forth in full splendour, which induced many persons to venture to the Choral Hall; the majority being young cirls, eager for the dance. Mr Cullimorc accompanied the vocalists on the pianoforte, and gave general satisfaction, The Artil lery Band, under Mr Hunter, mustered in full numbers, and opened the concert with a musical selection. The first on the list of singers was Mr Worral, a gentleman who has only been a few months in tho colonie*, but whose talents as a baritone singer is still remembered in Birmingham. Mr Worral sang the " Gauntlet," iv ttylo and voice which immediately raised the expec tations of the audience. He has a fine voice, and, being a good musician, kept excellent time. His next song, "St. Pat rick's Day," in obedieuce to tho occasion, was well rendered, but did not afford so much scope for his abilities. Mr Worral will be a decided acquisition to the musical societies of tho city, Mr Margett*, the well-known comic vocalists, completely took possession of the house by his Metro politan effusions, especially his " Draw near the Fire," " Oh, the Fairies," and the ocr-true tale " Behind the Scenes." Mr Margett possesses a keen sense of tho ludicrous, and everything he does has a thorough English heartiness in it, hence he is always welcome, Mrs Wilcox sang two pretty sentimental songs, "Half-Mast High" and "Lime Trees by the River," which were favourably received. Mr John Edwards, the popular favourite, awoke general enthusiasm, and was CDcored in his rendering of " Killarncy" and " Once Again," and in compliance with the wishes of the auditory he gave the sentimental gong, "In the Gloaming." Mr Tom Williams made a real hit with "Farmer Low," and especially in "Never Again," which had a touch of human nature in its ring. Miss Gillingham gave the well-worn ditty, " Jossie's Dream," in a himple, quiet manner, and with considerable self-posses sion, accompanied by her friend, Miss Goodacre. Mr Aberncthy gave two songs, "I Seek Thee," and "There is a Flower," but this gentleman's voice is not strong, lacking nerve, and he consequently failed, in a measure., in giving effect to these well-known melodies. Mrs Bettany's appropriate soul', iv one tense, "Dear Little Shamrock," wai given with feeling and taste; in fact, we never heard Mrs Bettuny to (rreatf r advantage ; the pleasant sound of her clear voice must have reached the heart of every Irishman present. The eingcr of the evening, however, was unquestionably Mr Gordon Gooch, who sang the uoule Kong of " Wrecked and Saved," in the best possible manner. Miss Hastings tang "It was a Dream," with due pathos and power ; this young lady is a line soprano, and the improvement manifested iv her singing speaks well for her teacher, Mr Gordon Gooch. The duet from Mendelssohn, by Mr Gooch and Mis? May Hastings, was com pletely successful. At the close of tho concert dancing commenced and was kept up with full vigour until three o'clock this morning, the Artillery Band supplying the miißic, A word is due to Mr Kingsford, of

Grey-street, who spread the festive board with an ample supply of tea, cofFee, and tasty provisions to the physical satisfaction of all who partook of them.

WAIRARAPA NATIVE MEET ING.

[BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESrOKDENT.]

WELLINGTON, Friday.

THE " Post's " special to day cays : One of, the rules enforced prescribes a fine of 5s for dmnkeuuess, aud Te Ore Ore, a chief ot Wi Waka, was the first to incur this fine, much to tbe amusement o£ his tribe. SINGING. Early yesterday morning Potougaroa came out of his house and requested the natives to sing old Maori songs, Some of the tribes obeyed and went through the performance in real Maori Etyle.

Henare Matua eaid the song he would sin" was well known all over the world. HcVasa Protestant, and would continue until death removed him. He then called upon the Protestant Minister to give out tbe hymn "Awake my Soul and with the Sun."

The HauhaiiH then chanted their songs. Presently Potaugaroa aaid he would show them a miracle, upon which they all rushed out to see, and the prophet pointed to the mystical Hag referred to yesterday and asked them its meaning. They were all much dis nppoiuted, and at once adjourned for break fast. During this interval, one young Maori who had a stall with sundry articles for sale, commenced operation as a " Cheap Juck," speaking English "like a boik." He also got up f everal rallies, greatly to the amusement of the Maoris. The (lag was now lowered, and several notices posted up to the effect that no .one was to wander about with a sad heart, but to speak to the authorities if he had ought to complain. Also, that if any one lost anything he should no to the police, who would try to find the lust article. Large numbers of Europeans were present, and vehicles both pakebas and native were doing a good trade conveying passengers from and to Maatei'tou.

At 1.30 p.m., the talking recommenced and the flag ivus hoisted again, l'iripe Te Maere called upon the wise mm to^nterpret its meaning. After nalf-an-hour'*, silence, he agaiu called for nn interpretation. Urupine Pnhira said be was not surprised at no one understanding the flag—it hid no voice. The men who made it had better tell them its meaning. If Potaugaroa could work miracles as lie claimed, let him show them one, and they would believe. Several of the Maoris spoke expressing their disbelief in the " mystical flag " and its maker, and one of them (Wi Mahupuku) sang a song holding both up to derision, the other natives joining in the chorus.

Another tpeaker (Karanana) said the.ilag was child's play.

Karanana said he did not like tho white man. For one thing when Karanana had bad clothes on they would not speak to him, and when he had good ones on they said, " to much the Hath."

Many other natives spoke, but the speeches were only repetitions of former ones. At the close prayers were said and hymns sung, aud then followed more speeches iv reference to a dispute between two of the tribes over some land aud accusa tions of unfair dealing were made.

The meeting appears to have no political significance, and friendly feeling was ex prcnacd to tho pakeba? in most eases. Some of the speakers pointed out that if they had wanted to take action to keep their hinds from the white man, it should have been taken forty years ago, but nothing could be done now. The pakchas were so numerous aud had got settled in the country.

PHYSIOGNOMY.

Does the face or any part of the body express character well enough to enable a student ot the science to read men accu rately t Gipsies still pretend to see all that is, or ought to be, in human history in the wrinkled palm ; fortune-tellers proclaim to foresee the arbitrary ordering of human evonti in a pack of cards; astrologers see into futurity by the light of the stars; soothsayers affect to foretell acts, victories, and defeats as Thrasybulus, son of .'Eneas, by presentiment foretold to the Mantineans their victory over Agis and the Lacedrcmo nians. Alexander the Great employed Anstandcr as soothsayer. Mediums claim to speak with the tongues of angels, and to be able to see through the hardest kind of a heart. Phrenologists measure the head, and say that therein all virtue lies. Their patrons are legion, but the fcientilic world ignores these claim?, and here is where our applause comes in in favour of science. Yet there is no doubt great expression ot mind in physiognomy. We estimate tho charac ter of all straDgers by their dre?s, face and general behaviour with tolerable success, and are learning by experience. We are conriuced that there have been a few natural physiognomists who could read ciiaracter correctly from the facial linea ments ; Zopyrus Lavatcr and Dr. J. Simms, belong to this limited and favoured class Dr. Simnis has been lecturing more than a quarter of a century to crowded houses. tie banishes all black art ideas and deals with signs of mental power or weakness in a commouseuse way. As he is a very en taking speaker he never fails to keep the interest of communities for two and three weeks at a time. All are amused by his wit, and a very general interest is excited in the science—very deservedly, for it is a valu able, though much neglected branch of knowledge. Oe is particularly well fitted for this work by a life-long study of the human form in its great diversity ot shape in all parts o£ the world, and success is appro priately the result. His themes for to-night arc, lips, mouth, teeth, ears, and eyebrows. Lorac-street Hall was well filled with a large audience last night, and the lectures of ! Dr. Simms are becoming quite popular. The Doctor is kept very busy daily at the ante-room of the hall, describing character and marking charts.

CRICKET TO-MORROW.

A cricket match will be played to-morrow (Saturday) at 230 p.m. sharp, on tho Barrack Hill, between six of Princes-street, and nine of Collingwood C. Clubs.

Auckland United, v. Carlton.— United : Dufaur (2), Laukhiun (2), Jervis, Testro, Cromwell, Bowden, Mumford, McCormick, Buckland, nnd Rich. Carle (ou : Gatland, Whiteside, Cook, Walker, Creeks, Ripley, lung, Waddiugham, Talbot, Moginie, and Bell'iDgham.

Pahnkll C. C, v. Auckland C. C— On Domain Ground. Parnell: Yates, Brook (2), Sadler, Crawford, George, Lmnp kin, Brown, Nairn, McDonald, and White.

W. McARTIIUR AND CO. V. A. CIiAKK and Sons. —McArthur's : Messrs Woods, Talbot, Hilditch Nolau, Taylor, Marsdcn, Bal'cr, D. Brown, Beaven, Mitchell and Lewis. Clark's : Uc>srs A. Clark, Macky, Brown, Reid, McGechie, Robinson, Walker, Keos, Gilchri't, Oolgan and Harrop.

The Second Eleven West End C.C. will proceed to Maugarc to-morrow afternoon, to play the club of that district. A drag will leave tbe Union Bank corner at 1-15 p.m. sharp. The following arc the West End players:—Messrs Wallace, Isiac, Raima, Chapman, Butler Cooper, Stead man, Lewis, Ban field Courtayne, Bennett, and Burke.

A cricket match will be played iv the Domain to-morrow between the ifank of New Zealand, and a team selected from some of the insuranco companies. The names of the players aro as follows :—B. Is. Z.: Colbeck. Brookfield, Forrest, Gibliu, ilorsborough, Kissling, Martin, Simms, and Whitaker. Emergency : White and Mitford. Insurances: Brassey, Brown, Clark, Croyton, Done, Edwards, Maxwell, Ridings, Pearson, Sibbin, and Robertson. Play to commence at 2 p.m. sharp.

A cricket match will be played at One hunga to-morrow between the Civil Service and Onchuuga cricket clubs. The followin" represent the Scrvive : —lrvine, Parria Swanson, Williamson, Thomas, Mitford' Grealbatoh, JNichofoon, McKellar, Wcet man, and Kllk For the convenience of the players a drag will leave Shortland-strect, opposite the post-oflico, at 1.30 sharp.

The second Eleven of the Civil Service will play a match in the Domain v. the Gordon CO. Service : Bloxsorr.c, Martin Kowe, Colebrook, Donald, Kilfoyde, Heigh' way, Molloy, Canavan, Bourkc, anil Solomon. Gordon : Clayton (2), Stevens Thoraaf, Harrington, Gould, Kissiiug Ryan, Wright, Mocatta, Hanilin (captain)!

Ltingden, a Christchurch cricketer yes t onlay made a score ot 147. The master and crew of the lion W. J Clarke's new yacht Jnncr, are anxious to'tvy conclusions with tho Magic, the crack Svd ncy yacht.

tlen- Bnndmann and Walter Reynolds his manager and leading stock actor, after quarrohni* with the Uhristchnrchpress, aro now havinj; a furious quarrel with each other which may cud in the law courts.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before li. G. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Three persons were punished for thia offence. TUB SHADOW OF A GREAT NAME. Benjamin West was sent to prisoa for 7 days for habitual drunkenness. ASSAULTING A TAILOK. Win. Davis was charged with strikin Levy Watts and calling him a "miserable tailor" on toe night of St. Patrick's. Mr Hardy said this was an unprovoked and cowardly assault. The aged tailor waa taking a drop in honour of St. Patrick when prisoner struck him on the head, and sent him spinning to the ground. Fined £3 and costs, or one month's im. prisonme.ut. STRIKING SERGEANT CLARKE. Edward William Jones was charged with strikipg Sergeant Clarke on the 16th mat while iv the ex«cution of his duty. "' Mr Tyler appeared in defence." Sergeant Andrew Clarke deposed that he was called into the Pacific Hotel at raid night on the ICth inst. He saw prisoner with his coat off, cudeavouriug to light the barmun. He told the liarmnn to put him out, when prisoner struck him forcibly on the head. Cross-examined by Mr Tyler : Prisoner was trying to get a man away from the bar man. Did not thiuk prisoner was acting the part of a peace-maker. Did not sei4 him by the throat, nor knock liia hat off Prisoner was slightly under the influence of drink. Henry Oilson, the barman, stated that tbere were two men in the house fighting. He went to put the aggressor out. The prisoner did not interfere. He was present Could not say that he tried to make peace He was perfectly sober. Edmund Hanson was at the bar at the time, Saw Sergeant Clarke arrest Jones There was a scuffle in the bar. iawpri' soner's bat fall off. Supposed the Sergeant knocked it off. To Mr Tyler: Was not exactly drunk • was sober enough to see. Wm. McGuiness caw part of the scuffle. Saw the prisoner trying to make peaa. Saw Sergeant Clarke's hat full. Mr Tole addressed the Court in defence and pointed outcome discrepancies in the evidence. Edward Wm. Jones deposed he was in the " Pacific," and seeing two men fighting, he tried to pacify them, when to his snr' prise, Serjeant Clarke came in with a rush, exclaiming " I've got you," and took hold of him. Conscious of his innocence, he said " I'll go with you. Did not etnke him.' Was too much aitonisned to oiler any resis tance. To Mr Pardy : Did not say the blow was not intended for the sergeant. Nathaniel Ulair, soda-water manufac turer, was standing by the bar. Saw a row between a man and a boy. Prisoner interfered. Sergeant Clarke came in and seized Joue3 by the throat, and held him back until Constable McCormick came. Prisoner did. not strike Sergeant Clarke, Accompanied them to the station, but when it was discovered that his evidence favoured the prisoner he was told to clear out. Crocs-examined by Mr Pardy : He sup posed tbe Sergeant's hat fell off in ruahing through the crowd. Charles Trathaway, seaman, gave similar evidence. Did not see any striking. One man was put out by the barman before the Sergeant came in. The case was dismissed. OITV KATES. J A number of city rate defaulters were summoned, but were settled out of Court with the exception or the following, viz. : James McCoinish, 12s 6d, which defendant was adjudged to pay with costs, 7s, the fame uaviug been proved by Mr Eller, the collector. Gustav Yon der Heyde, £15s, no appearance, Ordered to pay with costs 7s. OBSTRUCTING CARRIAGEWAY IM VIC TOEIA-STKEET. William Oliver, Samuel Lord, John King, John Campbell, Albert Harris, Chas. Hare, John Fitzpatrick, Thomas McLarnon, Geo, Kern, Wm. Saxon, John Wallace, Thomas Stewart, Hugh Keir, and Arthur Frost, were charged with obstructing the carriage way in Victoria-street, on the 4th inst, Mr A. E. Whitaker defended, and fsaid that the temporary obstruction was_ in consequence of Mr Bucklands premises being burnt, and no such obstruction would again occur. Setgeant Clarke deposed that on the 4th inst. there was a number of drays belong ing to different persons placed between Victoria' and Coburg streets for sale, and winch cauted an obstruction. To His "Worship : Bid not ccc any ono obstructed. Spoke to the men, but the dr.ays were allowed to remain there for an hour. His Worship remarked upon the meaning of the word "obstruction " in the eye of the law, but in this case there waa no preven tion. He could not, however, decide the caee to-day, as it was neceps*ry to see what had been decided by learned authorities on the term, He would give judgment on Monday morning, but defendants need not appear. ASSAULT. William Jennings was charged with un lawfully striking Horace Dean, on the 11th inst. Mr Tyler, for complainant, asked the Court for permission to withdraw the case, as the parties had come to an amicable arrangement. The Court had no objection, and the ca%e was accordingly withdrawn. A TERRIBLE THREAT, Thomas Baker, watchmaker, was charged with feloniously and unlawfully pointing and leveling a revolver at the head of Chas. Augustus Watson, on tbe 10th inst., the same being loaded with gunpowder and leaden cartridge, and threatening to shoot him. Mr Pardy explained the circumstances, and said that the question for the Court to consider! would be whether or net the pri soner intended to fire with intent to do bodily harm. If the Court should decida that the revolver was merely presented without any intention of takiDg life, the offence would be reduced to one of common assault. Mr Tyler contended that it was a mere presentation, without any effort to shoot There was no evidence ot ill-feeling. Bis Worship said the charge was laid as an indictable oflence, and he must take itas such. Mr Pardy asked the Court to hear Mr Watson. Charles Augustus Watson, boatbuilder, residing at Somerset Place, J*ewton, de posed that on the 10th instant be was proceeding along Hobson-street. It was near eleven o'clock. He was accompanied by his mother and sister. Prisoner came up to him and asked him if he was in the right road. He replied " Yea." Witnesss aunt was also present and told prisoner he had better go about his business. They stood i>till-alao prisoner—Presently witness and his friends went on, prisoner followed and was rather annoying, sometimes get tin" between them and making remarks. Witness threatened to call the Police. He then walked ahead. Prisoner stopped in Pitt-street. They passed him. Prisoner then followed iuto Karaugahape Koad, and overtook them by Mr Garrett's, the butcmr. Prisoner then presented a revolver at bis head, and asked if he would taste that now. He was then between witness and his aunt The revolror almost touched his head. He repeated, "Will you have it now! Witness struck him"on the breast and caused him to stagger. He called loudly for the police, and his aunt screamed, but no policeman came. Prisoner then came up and pointed the pistol direct at his face, repeating, " Will you taste this?" Mr Tyler: And 'of course you declined. Vv'itness : Moet certainly. Seeing datger he immediately rushed at prisoner, had him down, and took the revolver from him (revolver produced). He was sure it was the revolver he took from prisoner. It is still loaded. Mr Pardy : You had better point it up wards or you might shoot some one. His Worship : Perhaps Mr Tyler. Witness : " I will bo careful, Vow Worship." To Mr Tyler : Ho did not fire. Did not see his hand upon the trigger. Can see tho balls in the barrel. He might have shot and killed him. Had time to do so. Pri soner was quite a stranger to witness. Me- Mann came to his assistance. Prisoner said he thousnt witness was trying to lead the woman astray. Had since learned that prisoner was a watchmaker of Victoria street. _, Mr Tyler made some remarks on Mr Watson's evidence with the view of shewing that thero was no attempt to shoot, and therefore tho charge might reasonably be reduced to ono of common as«ault. II h Worship considered the evidence did not disclo'o an indictable assault, the charge waa therefore altered to one of common 1 Prisoner, by Mr Tyler's advice, pleaded guilty. « Mr Tyler in his address, spoke ot defendant's good character a» a tradesman, but who unfortunrtely had been drinking heavily for some time, but he had resolved to cense from drinking and handling ot fire-arms in futnre, he hoped the tOUH would deal leniently with defendant. His AVorship said that defendant had been very leniently dealt with already, andne •could not allow such aa offence to DO

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY. MARCH 18



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