SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

n,nu WA m WR J This Evoninß, 0.42 HIGH WATKK} To . mon . owMornlnßil ,U f-UNSKT.-Thls Evening, 5.41 FUN RISK.—To-Morrow Morning, 6.24 61 JON'S AGB.-Flrst Quart sr, 7th, 3,33 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST RVKNINU.

Tnrarua, s.a., Garrard, from tho South TO-DAY. Glenolg, c.c., Farquhar, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

DEPARTURE 3. LAST EVENING.

Wellington, b.s., Anderson, for Whanßaroi Island Lily, brigantine, Cooper, for Kaipara Defiance, brigantino, McKay, for Whangaroa Knorgy, schoonor, Holland, for Noumoa

TO-DAY. Tararna, s.s.. Garrard. for Sydney Ilotomahana, s.s,, Underwood for the boutn Cutty Sark, schooner, MoClymont, for Russell Christina, sohooner. Smith, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES

Bydney—Ringarooma, 25th Mclboorno and South—Albion, b.s., Thursday Taranaki and South-Penguin, Tuesday Tauranga-Glanelg, Monday; Wellington, Mon-

day Russell—lona, Monday; Wellington, Wednes day Whangarel—Argyle, Tnesdays and Fridays ; Wellington, Wednesday and Friday Whangarel and Russell-Wellington, Wednes day

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Wolverine, H.M.a, from Sydney, shortly Hertba, H.1.G.M.. from Melbourne, daily Moropo, ship, from London Avona, barquo, from London; to sail January

15 Chile, barquo, from London ; sailed Decembor 23 Orient, barque, from Now York; to Ball Fob-

ruary 11 Peru, barquo, from London; sailed Jan. 12 Loon Deo, barque, from London; sailed Decouv

ber2s Halcione, ship, from London; loading Looh Doon, berque, from London; loading Coronilla, barque, from London ; loading Jan. 6 Superior, barque, from Now York; sailed October 23 Cabarfeldh, barqoo (3.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong Orwell, brigantlne, from tho Islands Kthel, brigantino, from Dunodln By no, brlKantino, from Rotumah Roderiok Dbu, brigantlne, from Dunedin Clansman, brigantino, from Timaru Borealia. brigantine, from Altutaki Flirt, brigantine. from Samoa Rachel Cohen, schooner, from Dunedin Caledonia, schooner, from Samoa Onward, schooner, from Lvttelton Atlantic, schooner, from Lvttelton Mazeppa, schooner, from Rarotongs Marion, schooner, from Noumea Policeman, schooner, from Noumea * gnes Donald, schooner, from Karotonga lamaru, sohooner, from Sydney Clyde, schooner, from Lyttelton Sybil, schooner, from Society Islands Transit, schooner, from Rarotonga Gael, schooner, from Lovuka Saxon, schooner, from Ly ttelton Torea, schooner, from Lyitolton Winifred, sohoonur, from Levuka Atotohau, Bchooner, from Karotonga Sybil, schooner, from Tahiti Ovalau, schooner, from Rarotonga Waiwera, schooner, from Rarotonga Belle Brandon, schooner, from Samoa Caledonia, schooner, from Samoa Kate McGregor, schooner, from Timaru Norval, sohooner, from Norfolk Island Griffin, schooner, from Admiralty Island Cleopatra, schooner, from Lyttelton Columbia, schooner, from Lyttelton Pearl, ketch, from Itarotongu

IMPORTS.

Per Tararua, from Melbourne and South— From Melbourne—ls half-chests tea, 26 packages and oases sundries. From Dunedin—so sacks flour, 91 sucks eeed, 5 iron plates, 100 packages sundry merchandise. From Lyttelton—lß3 sacks S9ed, 100 saoks wheat, 183 sacks grass-seed, 13 cases cheese, 50 sacks malt, 7 cases bacon. 20 pkgi. and cases sundry merchandise. Welling ton—lso packages tobacco, 20 qr.-casks whisky, 10 packages wardrobe, 20 cases pain-killer, 25 cases sardines, 110 boxes candles, 100 packages sundries From Napier—33 hurdles, 7 bundles tents, 200 sheep, 47 hides, 1 bale skins, 5 sundry packages. From Gisborne—l3 hides, 7 bales wool, 1 suck flour.

EXPORTS.

Per Energy, for Suva—3BSG pieces timber, 10,000 bricks, 2 carbines.

Per Rotomahana, for Povorty Bay—Bs mats sugar, 10 bsg3 oysters, 1 iron band, l bag lime, 1 bag, 1 box, 60 parcels, 37 cases, 2 trusses. For Napier—6l mats and 1 gunny sugar, 10 cases fruit, 10 sacks and 3 bags oysters, 2 crates, 2 rolls, 1 bale, 80 cases, parcels, &c., sundry merchandise. For Wellington—llß mats sugar, 3 sacks oysters, 10 bags shells, 2 trusses, 1 bale, i packages. 21 bales and 50 boxes hopp, 11 boxes eeed. For Lyttelton-20 bales redwood. 25 bags cocoanuts, 1 harmonium, i dogs, 27 packages sundries. For Dunedin—lo bales hops, 1 box casings 1 water wheel, 20 cases dried apples, 8 sacks sulphur, 30 sacks cocoanuts, 8 emp'y hogsheads, 13 bundles mouldings, 42 packages sundry merchandise. For Oamaru—2 bales, 1 case. For Bluff—lo caeca, 1 parcel. For Melbourne—l parcel.

Intvabds Coastwise.—Perseverance, from Waiheke, with 250 bushels lime; Wave, from Mahurangl, with 2,100 staves rMahurangi, from Mahurangi.

Outwards Coastwise.—Cutty Sark, for Russell; Perseverance, for Waiheke; Wave, for Mahurangl, with 1,000 bricks, 2,000 feet timber.

The schooner Edith will leave on an island cruise this week.

The 8.8. Glenelg, from Tauranga, brought a quantity of Bundry cargo and two passengers— Messrs Rhodes and Buchanan.

The schooner Kate Modregor, with 270 sacks oats and 550 sacks wheat, left Timaru for Auck oa the Slat nit.

The brigantino Roderiok Dhu arrived al Dnnedin from Whangaroa, with 119,000 feel timber, on the Ist inst.

The schooner Energy sailed for Suva and Noumea last evening. Passengers:—Messrs Santo, George, and Pentecost.

The schooner Columbia cleared at Lyttelton for Auckland, with 400 sacks barley, and 250 sacks wheat, on the 30th nit.

The brlgantine Oleopatr* with a cargo com prising 1050 sacks wheat left Lyttelton for this port on April L

The 8.8. Tararua will steam for Sydney at 6.30 o'clock this evening. The following paeßengers had booked: Mesdames Gibbs, Hargreavos, Rev Browne end children, Mrs Avern and family 14), Messrs Gibbs, Wltherly, Cameron, Brown, Hennesley, Hirst. Warburton, Drew (2>, Freeman, Reid, Taylor, Hickey, Scott, Bomber, Watt, Wateon, Avern, Green, and Brown.

The wreck of the whaler Janus on tbe reef at Awanul heads ought to have the effect of cans ing ether a buoy or beacon to be placed on the spot. The general opinion of masters regard ing the matter is, that had there been a buoy on the reef the Janus would never have gone on it. There are a number of vessels trading regularly to that port, and it would be well were something done at once to prevent further mis haps'

The Union Company's e.g. Botomahana steamed for Melbourne and Southern ports at noon to day. Herpassenger list Is as follows :- Mrs Fossetts, Miss Longdill, Mr and Mrs Jones and servant, Rev. Mr Nixon, Messrs J. Martin, A. Dunwoodie, R. W. Moodio, Mears, May, Harrison, Bass, J. Brien. O. Macdonald, J. Waller and the Diorama Company.

The B.S. Tararua, from Melbourne via Southern Ports, arrived in harbour shortly after eight o'clock last evening. She left Port Chalmers on tbe 30th at 3.30 p.m., Lyttelton on the Ist, Well ington 3rd, Napier Ith, and Giaborno sth, at 1.30 p.m., arriving in Auckland at, 8.30 p.m. on tho 6th. Fine weather was experienced np the coast. The following is a list of passengers :- Mrs Avern and three children, Mr and Mrs Brown, Captain and Mrs Johnston, Mr and Mrs Heyward, Mrs Green, Mrs Barnard, Mr and Mrs Guy. Miss Glynn, Messrs Smith, Walker, Brady, Bear, Syvrott, Harrowoll, Pigori, Mc- Cractten (21, Lyncb, Hudson, Cunningham, Cooley, Pirle, Kweu, Keith, Ooleman, Young, Johnson, A. McDonald, M.H.R., Williamson, Reid, Rees. Scott, Doull, and Simonsen opera company (33), and 21 steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPATURK3. Rowena, s.s,. Ajuodeo, for Hokianga

IMPORTS.

Per Lalla Rookh, from Waitara : 151 sacks grass seed, 5 boxes eggs, 80 kegs butter, 5 bales fungus.

Per Samson, f rom Wanfjanui: 2 cases fruit. 2 boxes butter, 3 bags wool, 2 boxes nails, 23 pack ages; From W aitara: 8 race horses.

The s.B. Stella, from the South yesterday, brought two pasaenfters: Mr and Mrs Home. Tho v.b. Sampson brought the following pas gengera from the South yesterday :-Mesere Wheeler, McGuinnes, Jone-. Munro, Kirton, Bolten, 'I'aylor, Jackson, Glover, Potter, Hore fall, Callagan, E. Glover, Halroyd, Saunders, Pollock Harris, Eobertson, Bills, Farrell, Gold smith, Windsor. Burnett, Johnston, Verney, Kuton. Mrs Lyell and two children, Mrs Oxley and two ohildreo, Mrs Kirton and four children, Mrs Shearer and three children, Mrs Davis and Infant, Misses Jaottson, Munro, and Burnett (2), Mrs Cole.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russeix, this day. Arrived: Sissy and Wellington; also, a cutter. Balled: Wellington. Passongers: Mrs B. Ford, Mrs Grant, and others. Nelson, this flay. Sailed: Wanaka, s.s. tor Picton. 3.15 a,m. Welungto . yesterday. Arrived: Saucy Lass,from Thames; Pengoin, 8.8.. from the South. Sailed: Hawea, 8.8., for Southern ports. . , Lyttblto . yesterday. The brig Thomas and Henry, from Kaipara, his put in short of provisions. Port Chalmers, yesterday. Arrived: Arawata, ss., from Melbourne; Eotorua. s.s., from East Coast. Sailed: Albion. 8.5., for Eaßt Coast.

COMMERCIAL.

evening! Stab Office, Thursday.

Mr George Sibbin held a sale of properties at his mart to-day. The houses and shops in Grey street realised £1,225, The cottage and allotment at the North Shore were not sold. Mr L. W. Eaton's fruit sale waa well attended by the trada Apples brought os 3d to 11s 9d per case, pears 7s, oranges lOd per dozen, cocoannts 10a per 100. Mr Gabriel Lewis held a trade sale of boots, shoes, leggings, leathers, etc, which was attended with fair results.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.— This Day. For Whiiiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opottkl, per Glonolg, at i p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5 3) p.m. Friday, Bth instant. For Tairna, per Rosa, at 0 a.m. ForWaihokeand Coromandol, per Coromandol, at 2.30 p.m. For Whangarol Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garoi, and Tanglhua, per Argyle, at 1 p.m. For Whangarei Headß, Whangarel and Mangapai, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 9th instant For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 8.30 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, eic , per Roso Casey, at 9 a.m. Monday, nth Instant. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Moogonui, per lona, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, 12th instant. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Penguin, at 1 p.m.

N.B.—Tho following are tho dates for tho P. and O. and OriODt lino of Btoaniera leaving Mel bourne :— P. AND O. STIUMEItS. March 30, April 13, April 21, May 11, May 25, June 7, Jnno 21, and July sth. ORIENT BTBAMKRf. March 29, April 12, April 2(5, May 10, May 2i, Juno 6, Juno 20, and July 21. Malls for Continent of Europo and Unitod Kingdom, via Brindisi and via Naples and Plymouth, will be made up at Invorcargill to arrive at Melbourne by tho abovo dates. N.B.—Tho steamer Wallace will loavo Nelson for the Sounds on Tuesday, 12th instant, calling at West Coaßt Ports. S. B. 8133, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

April 7m, 1881,

Theatre Royal — Slmoaaon'a Royal Opera Company, 8 p.m.

Romuera—Lecture by Mr Percy Smsllflold in Mount Hobson Girls' School, 7.30 p.m.

Choral Hall-Society of Arti Exhibition, 9 a.m. to <J P.m. y.M.O.A.—Devotional meeting, 7.30 p.m. St. Paul's—Choir practice, 8 p.m.

Notice to Correspondents.

Ointab.—We believe your letter In very true, and at the same time very libellous.

Marriage.

NIXON-HIRST.-On24th March, at Pltt-Btreot Wepleyan Church, by Key. W. llorlpy, assisted by Rev. Joseph Long, tho Rev. John Nixon, Primitive Methodist minister, to Mary Ann, only daughter of Henry Hirst, Esq.

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong|tliat needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we con do

The Irish question, next to tho President's inaugural address, is tbe great newspaper topic in, the United States. The papers contain columns daily, recording the move • meats of Paraell and his co-agitators, the steps taken by the British Government to repress disorder, the opinions of the English and American press on the subject, and the records of local meetings of Irish-Americans and American branches of the Land League. From this budget, we are able to fill in the outline already given in our cable despatches, and thus gather a better and more dispas sionate view of the agitation and its conse quences.

When the previous mail left, Mr Paroell was in Paris, and it was asserted that he would go from thence to America, not daring to return to England, owing to most damnatory papers discovered in the possession of the Irish-American Fenian Michael Davitt. However, Parnell did re turn to England, although the American press reiterated that he did so at his periJ. The London correspondent or the New York "World" cabled that paper on February 20th as follows :— "Although Mr Parnell has returned to London without being arrested, there can be no doubt that the Home Cilice has con vincing proofs of his association with the treason societies. Davitt certainly suc ceeded in enticing him into a position where the law could step in and lay its hands upon him at any moment. He will shortly return to Paris, but the sharp com ments of New York papers, which were cabled here on his proposed American tour, deter him from the latter enterprise. The profound discouragement caused by his dis appearance obliged themember for Cork City to show himself again in parliament at all hazards, but he knows his danger, for the papers in possession ot the Home Office would in law justify his arrest at any mo ment. I may add that I receive these facts upon authority which can be trusted implicitly." It was generally declared by the press of all shades ot opinion, both in the United Kingdom and America, that Parnell's mission to France was a failure. The New York "Tribune," the most reliable paper in the United States, says: "Mr Parnell's latest manifesto, recommending an alliance with the English Radicals, shows that at

last lie recognizes the right and only prac tical political course for the Irish members to adopt. Unfortunately, ho has hitherto spumed all overtures, and the Radicals have no longer the power, nor, indeed, the inclination to join forces with him. The obstructive tactics have discredited Mr Parnell's leadership and immensely injured the Irish cause throughout the nation. His interview at Paris with Henri Rochefort has also, as was to be expected, given bitter offence to the Catholic party, and his countrymen begin to feel that all is lost until they can linda leador of better judg ment. The leading Catholic organs, which were hitherto disposed to befriend Mr Piirncll, now repudiate him, Telegrams from Home represent the Pope as angry, and Dublin dispatches allinu tho same thing of Irish Bishops. ParueH's friends com plain of his want of tact in associatiug him self conspiciously with men with whom it is

iiiipo?siblo for tho Irish Catholics, as a body,

to act for any common purpose. French sympathy is lost. The French Conservatives and Liberals', whoso sympathy with Ireland Parncll hoped to turn to account, are alike alienated. Everybody agrees that the branch campaign was a failure, Paruell' having enlisted only M. Rochefort, the most discredited politician in all France, and Victor Hugo, whoso influence is exclu sively literary. Paruell clapped the climax of his folly by wantonly insulting Ganibetta. The Parncll organs iv Dublin slur over the French incident and suppress tho details. This resort to silence is a moat significant comment." The President of tho Republic officially requested Victor Hugo to remove Mr Par neU's name from his Committee of Honor, and tho demand not bciny complied with, demanded tho erasure of his own name. The Bishops of tho Roman Catholic Church in tho Lenten pastorals gave ex pression to their disapproval of ParneU's consultation with atheists and communists, and while sympathising with troubles of their people, warned them against par ticipating in violent, secrot, and un lawful proceedings. Archbishop McCabo, ol Dublin, in his pastoral for the season of Lent, specially attacked Paincll for his conference with Rochefort and Victor Hugo iv these words: "It 13 your duty, iv those troubled times, earnestly to pray for our holy father, and for the pcaco of the church. Wo should also pray for our own dear country, on which in hia inh'uito wisdom and unfathomublo Providence, the Almighty, Inn permitted soru trials to fall. Her history for ages hivs been an almost unbroken record of temporal sorrows, which to a great extent are still her portion; but a calamity more terrible and humiliating thtmany thn t has yet bofal lon her seems to threaten our peoplo to-day. Allies for our country iv her struggle for justice are sought in the ranks of impious infidels, who have plunged their own unhappy land into misery, and are sworn to destroy the foundation of all religion. Will Catholic Ireland tolerato such mi indignity ? Will she give her confidence to fhe men who have wickedly planned it? Will sho break from the holy traditions which, during ages of persecution, commanded for her the venera tion of tho Christian world ? Let us pray that God iv his mercy may forbid it." Notwithstanding such udverao criticism, Mr Parnell still met with an enthusi astic reception from the people. His first step after his return was to visit Ire land. He was welcomed by enormous crowds at cvory station, including large numbers of fanners. Bauds played, bauuors bearing patriotic mottoes were waved, and he was hailed as the " Liberator cf the Farmer," the " Man of tho Peoplo," and accorded other demonstrations testifying his extraordinary popularity. At Dublin station, an escort ot 200 ot the Land League Cavalry met him and escorted him to Clara, a distance of eight miles. At the entrance of the village the hoises were taken from his brougham and tho vehicle was drawn urouml the streets to the platform. The enthusiasm was immouso, and fully 10,000 people were present. Mr Parnell rose to deliver his first public speech in Ireland since the celebrated Waterford banquet ora tion, which he made bofore tho State trial began. Ho was greeted with an ovation unequalled iv the history of his progress in the agitation. Several Catholic priests were on the platform, Father Gcoghegan of Vasa presiding.

In his apcccli on this occasion, Mr I'tmiell declared that he had four-tiftits of the Irish people at home and abroad, on his side, and if the Government intended to put them all in prison, they would have to provide gaols for 20,000,000 people. He continued : " Tho tenant farmers arc the men to whom

all are looking to-day to display their courage. They cau show their devotion by refusing to pay unjust renta. [Cries of "Pay no routs.'] That is not n very hard thing to ask you to do, and that is nil wo will ask. [Cries of "We will <lo it."] ]f you promise to do this we arc willing to go to prison or anywhere else for your sake. Regarding the Land Bill, my belief is that tho present Parliamentary Government will fail to settlo the land question, yet if they give the tenant legal defence against eject ment, it is something not to bo refused; but no mcaßuro which does not reduce rental to about tho Government valuation will be acceptable to the Irish tenant. The last time tho habe:n corpus was suspended iv Ireland, fitteeu years ago, before you had any independent Irish party, it took them twenty-four hours to pass a bill through the Commons aud the Lords, but this time it has already takeu seven weeks. That is my auswer to the man who says that we are not doing our duty in opposiug this bill. I say that in all my political lifo I shall look back with no greater satisfaction to any portion of it than to my opposition to the suspension of habeas corpus. Fellow-countrymen, I leave you with the utmost confidence that you will do your duty during the coming crisis, and will meet the Government policy with a policy of passive resistance. Patiently sufler anything tt>.cy put upon you, avoid retaliation or at tempting to meet force with force. Stand by audencouraqc each other in your sufferings. Refuse to takefarmsfromwhichyour neigh bours havo been evicted. Refuse to pay un just rents, then this measure of coercion will fall harmless upon you. I uutreat you, fiually, to be worthy of the occasion, The eyes of the world arc fixed upon you. Don't let it be said thai you faltered in this, perhaps the last aud greatest struggle Ireland will ever have to make for tho freedom of her land." In another Bpeech Mr Parnell advised tenants threatened with eviction to plough up the grass lands, so that their successors should not have the benefit ot them. Some dajs afterwards, however, bo published a letter retracting his foimer advice, on the ground that he had since discovered that to act upon it would render the uufortunatc offenders liable to seven years' imprison ment under an old lav»\ Had such an Act been iv existeuce in New Zealand, the punishment of the Maori ploughmen would have been very much simplified. Iv a manifesto published immediately after his return from Paris, Mr Parnell counselled umon with the extreme Liberals and Kadicals in the House of Commons. The proposal received more favourable comment both in Europe and America than

any other, and was described by the New

York "Tribune" as a sign that the leader of the agitation was returning to his senses and seeking the means of legitimate redress. That journal, however, doubted whether the breach had not become too wide to be bridged, the obstruction and violeuco of the agitators having not only alienated their friends among the English Liberals and aroused a strong adverse feeling in the country, but bad caused a split among the Home liule Party, rio attempt was made to conceal the seriousness of the differences between the Home Rule merufaerj. A letter from Patrick J. Smith, member tor Tipperary, was read at a Land-League meeting at Tralee on Sunday, in answer to an invitation to attend the meeting. Smith said that the policy of the Land League was stupid. It had sacrificed a just cause and dishonoured the country. " Wheu I see," he says, "Irish women forgetful of the modesty becoming their sex and turn ing stump orators, and when I read of imbecile counsels promulgated one day from the public platforms and withdrawn the next, I hang my head for shame us an Irishman." Another Home Ruler, Mitchell Henry, in writing to the gentleman who accused him of deserting the Land League, says: " I never belonged to the League. Its stupid and irrational policy iv the past few months has crippled the Irish vote in Parliament for ever. The money extracted from the poor people in America aud at hoaie is removed to foreign soil and no accounts published, and the leader flies at the very crisis of the tight iv Parliament." In telegrams which followed the publication of this correspond ence, it was announced that "the Land Leaguera decline to be stung into publishing their accounts by Mitchell Henry's letter." The League, at the same time, do not mean to relax any effort to procure more of these subscriptions for which no account is to be given, aud have despatched Mr John W. Walsh, one of the traversers (and brother to Mr Walsh, one of the first persons arrested under the Coercion Act), to collect money and excite sympathy in New Zealand. He is now on his way to this colony.

: We find that it will be impossible in one article to review the whole of the month's proceedings, and are compelled, therefore, to reserve for a future issue an account of the enforcement of the Coercion Act, the progress of evictions, and the proceedings in the House of Commons, which have been of an exciting character

A meeting of shareholders in the Golden Star mine, which adjoins the Alburma mine, at tho Thames, was held yestorday in Mr Kanderson's ollice, Insurance Build ings, when it was decided to form a company under the Mining Companies Act, 1872, called the Golden Star Goldmining Com pany Limited capital, £7,500, in 15,000 shares of 10s each. Messrs T. McMaster, J. Fisher, G. Winstone, J. Butler, and H. Neale, wore elected directors. Mr T. I\. Randersou, manager, and ths colonial Bank of New Zealand, bankers.

The final meeting of creditors in the estate of John Dalbeth, farmer, of Papa toitoi, was to have been held tonlay, but as a quorum could not be obtained tho debtor will now have to apply to the Court for his discharge under the lS4th section of the Act.

This evening at St, Andrew's Mutual Improvement Association Mr J. M. McLachlau will give an essay on "The Duke of Wellington." Another essay, on " The Atmospliore and its Effects,'1 by Mr T. Latta, was also to have been read, but that gentleman is unfortunately prevented, by indisposition, from delivering it.

The following is tho result of the races of the juvenile contingent of the H. A. C. B. Society held in the Domain on St. Patrick's day last:—lst race (100 yds): Zeiglar, 1; J. Uonway, 2. 2nd race (150 yds): Holland, 1; Gibbous, 2. Walking match : Holland, 1 ; Holly, 2. 200 yds race : Couway, 1 ; Zciglar, 2. Tho prizes were presented on last meeting night (April 6th) by Mr W. G. Connolly. Votes of thanks were accorded to Father W. McDonald, and Mr J. Flynn for their generous donations towards the sports. The prizes consisted of several valuable worl«, including a neatly-bound edition of Mitchell's " History of Ireland,'1 " Tho Lifo and Works of Gerald Griflin," splendidly bound and illustrated, and boiiio very haudsoino prayer-books, &c,

Last evening Bart's Joy was very suc cessfully repealed by tho Arch Hill Band of Hope in the Newton West school. The attendance was very large, and much interest wan taken in tho Borrows nnd joy of Bart, as road by Mr George Hcmus, while tho mombsra of the Band acquitted themselves very creditably in tho singing nnd reciting in connection with the piece. Mr G. Sinnott accompuniul on tho har monium, and Misses Rudcliff and Downey hud charge of the singing. Tho Service of Song was supplemented by an entertain ment, which was supported by tho follow ing :— Misses Lightfoot, Marson, Mr C. B. Kiutr, and members of the Bund of Hopo, the whole concluding at a reasonable time, everyone being perfectly satisfied.

As a fitting commentary on tho guah of Wednesday about Colonel Trimble's Liberalism (says the Wangauui " Herald ") his son has just received tho appointment of Clerk of the Court and Receiver of Land Kevenue at Hawera. How did this young person manage to riao so rapidly iv the Service 1 Will Mr Bryco explain this piece (if favouritism to his constituents ? By the bye, there is no Buch body as tho Liberal Association of England, or any such organi sation. How could Mr Bryco then have seen a lottor from its Secretary vouching for Colonel Trimble's Liberalism ?

A concert will bo held in the Devonport Hall to-motrow evening. Mr Gordon Gooch aud several leading amateurs will take part, so that a good evening's enter tainmeut niny bo anticipated. Should a sulliciont number of visitors from Auckland attend, a special steamer will leave the North Shore at 12 30, so us to enable those who wish to stay to a dance after the concert to do so.

Mr Peacock has successfully interested himself in getting a portion of tho magnifi cent specimen from tho Success claim for the Auckland Museum. The directors, acceding to his representations, agreed to grant a portion of the pure lenfy gold, becoming themselves responsible for its value. As a specimen of purof gold occurriug iv quartz nothing equalling this has ever been Been iv Auckland, and Mr Peacock aud tho directors of tho Success deserve public thanks for preserving it permanently for our city collection. Many useful additions to the mineral department of the Musoum might bo obtained if directors of mines only kept the institution in mind, and instructed their managers (o lay aside any curious stone illustrative of the gold-bearing strata which they come acrow in the cour.-'O of working. We hope tho example of the Success directors will have many imitators.

A number of the members of the Loyal United Friends of this city met last evening in the lodge-room for the purpose of bidding a temporary adieu to tho G.M. Brother Gco, Warburton, who is proceeding to London by the Tararua, iv order partly to bo pre sent at a Grand Conforonco of tho Order of Loyal United Friends, which will bo hold in July next. This Conference is held every live years, aud a great deal of interest is attached to it by tho numerous brother hood. The lodge" in Auckland which Mr Wurburton will represent, was tho tirstthat was established outside London nince the formation of tho Order in IS2O, which num bers many thousand members, and when its principles are better known lodges will in crease iv the colonies. Mr Win burton, who is an experienced gardener, will visit some of the best gardens in Kimland, espe cially thoso of Cheshire, Chatsworth, Kcw, and Hampton Court.

" Dngonet," in the London "Referee,' hears that there arc great complaints about Lord Mayor M'Arthur'x children's party given at the Mansion House recently. Dancing was strictly prohibited ; and the Door children, who had looked forward eagerly to an evening's light fantastic, wore compelled to nit aud lounge about ond umu'se themselves aa best they could with microscopes, living statuary, and magic lantern representations of the Holy Laud. A large portion of the guests were Noncon lormißt ministers, aud it is understood that prayer-incetincs were held at intervals du ring the evening. The face ot one of the Lord Mayor's footmen when he helped a clerical guest on with his overcoat, and received a tract as a gratuity, can be easier imagined than described.

Persons who have visited Christchurch know what a splendid ground the cricketers already possess in tho heart of the city. Not satisfied with thi?, auothcr ground is being prepared, tojwhich the following re fereuce is made in a Press Association tele gram :—"Tho new cricket and athletic sports ground has reached the etageof being sown down with grass. Iv order^to obtain information aa to the best vatiety of grass for their purpose, the directors of the com pany communicated with the cricketers in Melbourne aud Sydney, and by their advico have decided to lay down the ground iv rye grass, tho particular variety selected being " Devonyhiro evergreen," which has been found to answer admirably on some of the cricket ground of Aua tralif.. The ground is of vast size, aud will bo fitted fora variety of purposes be sides cricket and football. A double terrace ruun round on three sides for the convenience of spectators, and a grand stand will be erected, and the tramway laid down to tho gates. It is on the opposite side to Stanley Park ground, and some two miles from it. It will not bo ready for regular play next season, but the match against Li/lywhite's team will probably come oft" there when it is finished. Tho cricketers and athletes generally ought to have a good time of it, both physically and financially." What do tbc Auckland cricketers think of this ?

"Alfa" deplores the dnncerous increase of larrikinism, aud thinks that, as the subject is claiming attention in Sydney and Melbourne, some strin gent rules should bo adopted here by which larrikins could be brought uuder strict police surveillance, otherwise our (ai present) little army of "genteel loafers" will assume such gigantic proportions that tho question of "larrikiuism and genteel loafers " will ere long be one of our cryinc evils, aud will' considerably retard the future progress of Auckland. He says :— " Auotherinstauceofthedestructivc unfeel ing character of our somewhat immedicable larrikins was witnessed yesterday. A poor harmless bird had fallen to the grouud stunned, having come in contact with the branch of a tree while flying, and was unable to take to its wings again. Seeing its "helpless" condition a loquacious 1 larrikiu rushed forward aud ruthlessly seized it, carried it off in triumph, and subjected it to all kinds of ill-usage—tyintr a piece of string to its tail, etc.,—until the poor fluttering bird died in his hands. The young scoundrel was remonstrated with for his merciless conduct, and retaliated, of course, in the usual choice language for which our errant city larrikins arc noted. This sub ject is almost worn threadbare, and is an old-staudiug complaint, letters innumerable having been written with the object of suppressing it. One thing is certain, that unless something is soon done to remedy the existing evil we shall find ourselves in the same predicament as the other metro politan centre?."

The contents list of to-morrow's "Ob server" will be found in the Bth column OH the 3rd pago.

Mr C. B. Andrews notifies elsewhere that his dancing class for learners and their friends will re-open tomorrow evening at 7.30 in tho ochoolroom at the back of the Temperance Hall, AlbertPtreet. Mr A. should be well patronised as the soaoon is specially favourable for the commencement of enuh a class, the evenings being fine and cool, and there boing many desirous of learning or improving themselves in this art, A violinist Is required,.

THE CHAMPION SCULLER'S MATCH.

[BY TELEORAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this day. Huaun, of Wellington, ha? accepted the challenge of A. White, of Mercury Bay, to row a match in Wellington for £100 a-sidc, the course to be not less than three miles straight, £25 to be allowed White for ex penses if he is beaten.

SIMONSEN'S OPERA COM PANY.

Simonsen's Opeia Company arrived by the Tararua, and will open to-night in Dour. zetti's celebrated Opera, "Lucrczia Borgia," A large number ot seats have been reserved, and there is every prospect of n capital house. Tho following is the cast:—Duke Alfonse, Signor Riccardi; Ucnnaro, Signor Pietro Paladini; Maffeo Orsini, Miss Cairie Godfrey ; Rustighello, Mr Cram ; Gabetta, Mr Ernest St. Glair; Leverotto, Mr D. H. Thompson ; Gazella, Mr H. Mitchell; Petrucci, Mr J. Lindsay ; Princess Ncgreni, Miss Eugnnio Dehaes; Lucrczia Borgia, Madarao Fanny Simonscn. To-morrow "Sounambula" will be pro duced, and on Saturday " Martha."

SCINTILLATIONS.

"no brlot; for it in wttn words as with sun bourns: tho nioro they aro condensed tbo doopor thoy burn."—Southbv.

Mrs Walter Hill, with her two doughters, Lily and Arcthusa May, is about to re-visit Sydney. Hamilton Borough, Waikato, commenced the year with a £43 overdraft, received £90 and expended ,-Cu'l, closing with a debit of only £14. G. D. Chaplin has joined Mrs Scott-Sid dons in her American tour.

Mr Mulion is drilliug tho school-boys in Waikato.

The receipts of Colo's circus at Bathurst wcro over £2000—which, wailingly observes tho " Free Press," "' tho town and district will never see again."

Tho South British Insurance Company has given .C sto bo divided amongst the persons who rendered assistance at Lewis's lire, Te Awamutu. Tho Now South Walos member* ot the Australian Football Club are commencing practice ir> Moore Park, Sydney. They purpose leaving for Melbourne with tho New Zealand men next mouth. Tho cablegram anuouueiug the murder of tho Czar of Kussia was transmitted from London to Melbourne in 2 hours and 49 minutes— Put away our sis tor/a bangles, Hlio Is sloeplnfi on tho hill, And her hair no longer tnngloj In tho vo.il of ooiißin Will. John li. Gough admits that if one of hjn suspender buttons had given way during his UrHt public lecture his oratory would never have been heard of agaiu. The world may bo said to rest on pins and needles. Thoro bosomollvOß, VVhioli, liko tho troublod ocean fret and dash Agrtliist imporviuus rock, und ovormore, wearied and wasted wiih tho fruitions strifo, Moan on tho mmdi till Timo, with folded wliikb, Sinks on thu bosom ot Klernity. " It you will consent to my marriage with your daughter she will bo treated as it she were an angel." "That is," was the matter-of-fuct ruply, " in a short timo she would havo nothing to wear." The houso in Emily Placo, formerly occupied by Co). Beatsou, and now the properly ot the Board of Education, has been leased at an annual rent of £140. '1 lie appearance of two immense comets, visible April 1 to Juno 12, is predicted by a writer iv tho London "Times." The comets will, it is said, stretch across one-fourth ot the heaven?, and will eclipse iv brilliancy tho midday sun. They will occupy 2025J years iv their revolution. Bishop Mod wood was accorded a. hearty reception upou lauding at Wellington yesterday after his European tour. Ad dresses wore presented. Tho .bishop des cribed his reception by tho Pope.

The New Zealand yacht, Taniwha, which was purchased by Mr Phillip Turnbull, of Melbourne, contested for the first timo under the colours of tho Victorian Yacht club on the 2nd April, in the first-class race iv llobson's Buy.

The New South Wales Legislature is so satisfied with tho results of the " boarding out " system for the maintenance of desti tute children, that they have passed a bill bringing tho system into forco in that colony.

Miss Christian has consented to sing at Mdlle. Charbonne's farewell concert in Mel bourne next week, und Miss Kosina Caran dini'n concert on Easter Monday.

Ponsonby Rowing Club has now accepted the definition of amateur arrived at by the delegates of the three clubs, thus healing all differences.

Very fortunate. Missey.—"And do you kuow Reggio, our doctor brought a new baby to our house yesterday morning, nnd papa was away up country, and it was just lucky that mama was at home at tho time, or I don't know what we should have done."

The Whatawhata bridge committee have resolved to alter the day of opening from the Tuesday to tho Wednesday of Easter week.

They must have astonishing small babies in America, if we understand correctly tho title of a book juit iisued there, and devoted to a curious custom : " Crismau, E. 8., D.D. lufaut Baptism in a Nutshell.'

Mr Charles Gray, native interpreter, and the Ngatipoa chief Maihi te Kapua, have succeeded in getting a company of half-a -dozen Maories to visit America with Cole's circus. The mon will bo fine stalwart fel lows —young chiefs—whoso appearance will give a very favourable impression of the natives of New Zealand.

Mr L. Murdoch, tho well-known cricketer, is insolvent. The moneys re ceived by the famous batsman as his share of tho profits of the trip to England wont to his brother, Mr G. Murdoch, solicitor.

A good snake yarn comes from Turaut, New South Wales. A lady killed one of these unwelcome visitors, and, according to report, in its interior was found a clutch of not less than 15 chickens, which the monster hud absorbed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

MADAME LOTTI WILMOT.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir, —As the little incident of yesterday (Supremo Court) has got into print, may I make a few suggestions which may in the future be of value. Would it not be better in all such case, if the prosccutrix is a modest woman, to Older all the motley crowd of idle men (whoso prurient curiosity was yesterday gratified at the public expense) out of Court, and the reporters of the female sex be employed during such cases as these. Several matters I hold to be of the deepest intorcst to my own sex, and wo have a perfect right to our opinion and the expression of it. I may bo in advance ot the present ago in my teachings, but education and ad-, vancenicnt will soon remove or crush that ■ jealousy shown at the present time by the " Lords of the Creation " towards any lady who by her abili'.y has successfully com peted with them.—lam, &c, Lotti Wii-mot. 1 Army and Navy Hotel.

PONSONBY REGATTA.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—ln your isauo of Monday last a letter appears over the signature of "F. A. Jonesl," in which he asserts that I am to blame for giving the wrong measurement of the Hattie May last year. Now, I trust Mr Jones will be a littlo more careful in making such assertions in future, for if he will take tho trouble to look up last year's programme be will find that the Hattie May was not my property at that time.—l have, &c, T. D. Halstead.

TIKI LEASES.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—lv answer to "Prospector," in last night's issue, the terms of some of the leases granted by Mrs Macintosh are-area, 3 or 4 acre", rental, £6 an acre; royalty, one fortieth of gold; also one forty-eighth interest in claim, or company. No sur rendering clause for ten years' lease. Prospector will thus perceive that claim holders or companys are heavily handicapped. I think if Mrs Macintosh studies her own and also the interests of those for whom she is acting as trustee, she would at ones cause the rental for those claims that have already been £6 to be reduced to a fair rental, which I consider to be £4 an acre ; also to allow a surrendering clause in all the leases. I am confident that had the terms been more liberal there would have been a large number of claims taken up by this time, and a great many more miners on the field. —I am, &c, Mines,

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before Mesßrs Prime and Chad>vick, Jus tices of the Peace.)

DRUNKENNESS. ■ Two persons were nominally fined for this offence.

ALIVE AGAIN.

Joseph Deadraau was found by Constable Walker in a state of unconsciousness last night, apparently torpid or dead, but on being shaken by the muscular arm of the constable beadman revived, and this morn iug was "alive again." The offence not being a bad one, the Bench allowed prisoner his liberty on pay ment of 7s, the amount of fine and costs. SAGACITY OP A DOQ. Eliza Rice, the wife of Patna Rice, was again brought up oa the old charge, and pleading " dizziness in the head." She had been drinking, but was not aware that she had committed herself in any other way. The Bench said tho chronicles of the Court showed a long list of petty offences against the prisoner. The facts of the case were very eimple, and proved that dogs are sensible and sagacious. The prisoner was leavinff a public house near the old Police Court, whon Constable McClcnnan's dog came up to his master with a familiar " bow wow," and ran to the corner. The constable knowing the character of his dog, went to the place, when the prisoner fell into his arms in a state of intoxication. The dug pawed the prisoner and uttered another "bow wow," but as she was unable to walk, she was taken into custody. The prisoner pleaded an " extra drop," it being her birthday, and won the leniency of the Bench, who only imposed the ordi nary fee of ss, or tho penalty of twenty-four hours'. ADVENTURES OF A PILFERER. George Cooper, alias McDonald, was brought up on two charges of larceny, (1) for stealing a pair of boots, value 15s, the property of Thomas Ellison, of Queen street, aud (2) with stealing a bill-hook from the shop of James Rae, pawnbroker, of Darby-streot, on tho 6th iust. Prisoner naid he would plead guilty to both offences, although he had no recoil c tion ot the cases. Mr Pardy explained. Tho prisoner had stolen the boots from Mr Ellison's shop and sold them to Buiko, a storekeeper in Aber crombio-streer, and the bill-hook was recog nised by Mr Rao as his property. Constable Jones arrested tbo prisoner on the charges. Considering tho sbady character of priso ner, the Bench awarded 14 days' for each offence, being one lunar month with hard labour.

This was all the business,

THE AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS EXHIBITION.

A considerable portion of (he public evinced a due appreciation of works of art in the courao of yesterday, and in the even ing the Choral Hall was completely filled by lovers of art and visitors. The hall was properly decorated with flags and other adornments, kindly lent by the captain of the good ship, Oxford, now in port, and the drapery which added to the scene by Messrs Garliek and Cranwell, of Queen-street. The handsome pier glasses were lent by Messrs Holland and Butler. Mr Inipc.y's Band enhanced tho interest of the exhibi tion by tho performance of a series ot selections of a high orde;,

Continuing our remarks upon tho oil paintings in their catalogued order, we notice that Me Albiit Martin, who has devoted many years to the study, uud who is an active member of the society, con tributes no less than eight of his pictures, mostly local, or within an easy distance of the city. Thcso comprise a view of the Auckland harbour, a Eccnc at East Taniaki, North Shore (two views), Howick ranges, a garden party at the lion. James Williamson's, carlymoruingat the Taniaki, and a moonlight scene. These pictures bear the delicate peculiarities of the artist, and arc light aud pleasant in accordance with his well-kuown style. Mrj Pownall's wayside scene at Mgatimoti is a very creditable picture. Mr J. G. Trevithick has also been fairly successtul in delinea ting tho Auckland harbour by moonlight, uucl two other marine views. The harbour scene is too deeply coloured, which rendeis it unrealistic. His " Close Hauled," how ever, is true to tho origiual, and his view of tho Kegatta of the present year will be prized for its general fuithfulticss. Mr T. L. Drummond is a bard and devoted art worker, and his seven presentations deserve particular mention. Mr Drummoud's paintings comprise : "Shoal Hay—Sunset," " Moonlight," " Oh* a Lee Shore nearTaka puna," " On the Sands," " On the Rocks," " Creek near Takapuna Lake." Mr Drum mond's pictures have an air of truth and individuality in them, nnd show that the artiH, in fact as all true artists have, a poet's eye for the beauties of the material world, witli a fondness for nature's solitude.l) in the repose ot evening. Perhaps the critic on a careful examination, might discover simple defects, which time aud study might remedy with advantage. Mr George Stur tevant is a young artist of rising merit, as his " Coaling Station at the Bay of Islands," and several water-colour sketches indicate, Mr K. Watkin* is an artist of good reputa tion, and his pictures invariably (md a ready sale. His well-dofiucd and truthful view of '•Tho Waikato Hivor from Tuakau," "A Bu9h Track in the Waitakcrei Ranges, and " Kauri Treos " in the same locality, are all in Mr Watkius' best 6tvle, although we prefer the Waikato picture —un- , doubtedly the best of the three. As previously noticed, the ladies of Auck land have done much towards the success of the exhibition, and their exhibits are noteworthy. On tha whole, owing to the lady artists, the exhibition is decidedly above the average of merit. Miss Outh waite's picture of " Kakanea" is excelleut in ita way. S. R. Keesing's pictures are highly to be commended for their tone and finish. The "Scene in tho Domain," and the "Afternoon Nap" are characteristic and promising in this new competitor for fame. Mrs Burcher's pictures display talent which only needs developing. Her several representations of "Azaleas," "Sympathy," and a "Waterfall," are abovo mediocrity, and creditable. Mrs Hart exhibits several small paintings, which are very unequal in merit. The Hayfiold Scene "is pretty nnd well defined, but the Jersey picture bears no comparison to it; and, although Mrs Hart's name is given as that of tho artist, we think the two could not possibly have been pro duced by the same hand. The blue trees in the bay nro quite out of the order of nature, even iv Jersey. There must bo some mis take in the catalogue. Mrs Hart must surely bo the owner, and not the artist of both pictures. Miss Home, a daughter of Dr. Home, has performed good work by her Falls on the Waihoi Creek," "Aubrey's Hill," " Sketch on the Hemu River," and others; while her sister, Miss C. W. Homo, gives a view of Palliser's Bay, a bush scene at Wairapa (?), and another in tho Waikato. These paintings show much taste and talent. Mrs F. Brodie's view from Campbell's Point commands a good view of the sea. The Devonshire sceues by Mr Thomas Ball bring to memory plea sant recollections of North Devon ana its picturesque coast. Mr Ball's several views of Whaugaroa Harbour, Titirangi, and the Manukau, arc fair, average productions. Mrs Halornbe's views of Auckland harbour from the Convent, Mount Kgmont, and St. John's College aro marked by several artis tic excellencies.

GRAFTON ROAD WESLEYAN CHURCH.

A valedictory Boire<s was held last even ing in the above schoolroom. Tho partial object of the evening was a farewell to the Revs. George Bocd and G. Girling. The tea was most excellent, and was supplied by Mr John Burton. The audience was very good. Mr J. C. Stono occupied the chair. He said that primarily the meeting was to celebrate their 16th anniversary, but it had a twofold object—that oi saying good-bye to Revs. G. Bond and Girling, who remove to other spheres. Ho was pleased to see such a good gathering in response to the wish of the trustees. He referred to the useful labours of Mr Bond and Mr Girling, and hoped that they would still continue to be blessed in their labours. Mr F, A. White rend the balance-sheet and annual report, which shewed receipts from all sources to be £256 5s 6d. Mr Clayton, circuit steward, referred at length to tho work in the circuit. He spoke in terms of praise to the labours of Messrs Bond and Girling; they had worked well and earnestly. Other speakers followed, each referring to tha work of the past, and the services of their ministers. The Rev. Thomas Buddie gave an appro priate address. The Revs, Bond and Girl ing replied in a touching manner. The choir sang several pieces of sacred music durin&r the evening. Votes of thanks brought the meeting to a close.

The Hyperion Opera Company, compris ing Miss A. Leaf, Mr Charles Harding, Mr Barry O'Neil, Mr R. W. Kohler, and Mr Compton (piauist) have left for Western Australia.

CABLEGRAMS.

[Reuters Telegrams.]

LORD BEACONSFIELD'S HEALTH.

LONDON, April 6,

The bulletin issued to-day states that Lord Beaconsfield is progressing favourably, and is less prostrate than he has been for some time.

ARMF MOBILIZATION,

ATHENS, April 5,

A number of regiments of the Greek army are mobilized ior service in the event of war breaking out with Turkey, and were reviewed today by the King.

AUSTRALIAN.

N.S.W. PARLIAMENT PROROGUED,

SYDNEY, April 7.

Parliament has been prorogued by proclamation, and without any formal ceremony. NEW IRELAND SETTLEMENT.

News has been received from Noumea that the Marquis de Ray's immigrants who armed there by the steamer India from New Ireland in a destitute condition, have been shipped for Sydney, and they are ex pected to arrive here in a few days.

THE HIKURANGI MEETING.

TnK great native ineetiDg at Hikurangi will commence on the 16th inst. Large stores of food have been gathered for the occassion, and feasting on an extensive scale may be expected. We hear on reliable authority that Tawhiao is exceedingly friendly towards Europeans, and will place no restrictions in the way ot visitors. Our informant also considers that the forth coming meeting will afford an excellent opportunity to the Governmentfor obtaining concessions in respect to the opening of the couutry, the Maori King never having shewn such an amiable disposition to-wards Europeans as on this occasion. There is a rumour also that he would be glad to re lease himself from the malign influence of the Alsatians who have so long surrounded him, and obstructed the opening of the country, lest it should bring their necks nearer"to halters, and that he would gladly lease certain portions of territory. We l^ive this rumour for what it is worth.— " Waikato Mail."

THE SCRATCHING OF NA TATOR.

MEETING OF DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

DUNEDIN, this day. The above Jockey Club received the fol lowing from Mr Lance :—Dear Robinson, —in an swer to your letter calling my atten tion to the resolution of the Dunediu Jockey Club, to which you will, in all probability, be requested by them to send an annwer, as you can know nothing nbout the matter, I send you my reasons for scratching Natator and sending him home. Our horses as you know, were go ing to Wanganui, and being anxious they should (jo by the Wakatipu, 1 had made up my mind that if we did not run on Satur day, it was better to send the horses to Clnistchurch by train on that day, and let them have Sunday and part of Monday ia their own stables, joining the steamer at Lyttclton, than to keep them at Dunedin and ship them there. Before leaving the course on Friday I told our trainer to have everything ready for starting by train in the morning, and told our jockey to meet me in Dunedin in the evening, after the ac ceptances were out, and I would then decide whether we would run or send the horses home. I went straight to the railway station and ordered a horse-box for them. Iv the morning, when the weights ap peared, I thought the races looked a good thing for Kandwick, if he ran, and fiat he was almost certain to win. It he did not run I thought Natator had a chance, and I accordingly accepted with him. Later on in the evening on learn ing from our jockey that Randwiek was all but certaiu to start. I agreed with him that with so valuable a stake before us at Wanganui it was not worth while to start tho horse, and I accordingly sent orders by him that tho horse should leave by the mqruing train. Tho first thing I did on goin^ into town on the fol lowing morning, was to scratch the horse.— I om, etc., b. P. Lance. The Secretary explained that the horse was scratched at 10.10 a.m., and he did not lenvc the office till midnight the previous night, so that an opportunity existed for scratching the horse before the race. Mr Gourley considered that a lamer excuse could not be oll'ered. The letter was the writer's own condemnator. Mr Lance from his position should know rac ing law. The Club would fail in its duty if it did not teach him a lesson. The Fcereß3 case was not worse than this. If it could be done he for one was willing to prevent Natator from ever runuing in Dunedin again. Mr Dowse thought the club would be punishing the owner, which could not be done according to the rules. This proposal was going too far. Mr Hazzlett said it would be a pity to go so far as Mr Gourley suggested, especially iv respect to the owner who gives what satisfaction he can. The correspondence might be published, and the shewing up the parties would get thereby, would make them n, little more cautious as to how to treat the public again, Mr Lance knew racing rules and kept strictly wilhin them, so the club was powerleas to deal with him. If they disqualified the horse they would not be acting strictly within the racing rules, and it would be harsh and un fair.

Mr Gourley retorted that if it was some unfortunate small owner, the Club would have no hesitation, but because it was a man in Mr Lance's position, they were afraid. No second class racing man would get a chance. The only way to teach these men was to touch their pockets.

Mr Hazzlett said ho would disqualify if it could be shewn that the Club had the the power. The matter should have been dealt with at the time by the Stewards. Nono of the public complained of being fleeced.

The Chairman : Aa tar as I am concerned I am quito prepared to lake Mr Gourley's view of the matter. With whatever we think "dishonest and unfair" we can deal absolutely. Wo have a right to say this is a disuoncbt and unfair practice and can act upon it.

Mr Mcenan: The Stewards were not aware of the facts of the case till several days after. 1 quite agree with you iv regard to the power we possess, but am inclined to take Mr Hazzlett's viow. We cannot ignore that explanation, and 1 do not think we can go so far as to disqualify. Mr Gourley : He is just the person I would disqualify. I would let auother man go, but not such a man as this. Mr Dowse: It is impossible to prove that he was a party to betting or gambling on the horse or to the sale of the horse in Calcutta sweep?.

Mr Hazzlett : If the horse were Mr Lance's own it would be different.

The following resolution was submitted: "Having read the explanation of Mr Lance with regard to the scratching of Natator for the Forbury Handicap on the 26th February, this committee consider such to be highly unsatisfactory, and ex presses its strong disapproval of the course pursued, in allowing the horse to remain in the betting nearly four hours after Mr Lance had decided to send the horse away, and regret it cannot take stronger measures in the matter, and that the letter be given to the press for publication

The Chairman could not agree with the words "expressing regret," because he believed it had the power.

Mr Hazzlett.: The word " regret " shows we would act if we had the power. Mr Gourley proposed "that Mr Laace be disqualified, and also the horse, Natator, from ever running on the Dunedin race course, and wherever the Dunediu J. C. rulea hold good." He would make such an example of Mr Lance that other people would be afraid to do 33 he did.

Mr Hazzlett said he would be one of the first to support Mr Gourley if they had the power, but, he was satisfied that Mr Lance had kept strictly within the racing rules though he did an unjust thing. Mr Dowie said Mr Lance had only done what all racing men did, however dishonest the act might be.

; Mr Gourley said the public would sup port them in effecting the disqualification. Mr Hazzlett thought " such a slap in the face" as the motion was, would have a salutary effect. The Chairman said that sit Oamaru a fortnight ago, he heard what the decision was to be, namely, that Mr Lsncc should send down a nice letter, and then the Club would tell him not to do anything of the kind again. Mr Gouily said the Club would look ridiculous i£ it arrived at any other decision than to disqualify Mr Lauce and the horse. After further discussion, it was decided to adjourn till a further meeting.

TELEGRAMS.

From Our Own Correspondent),

COROMANDEL, this day.

Success G. M. Co.—There is every pro mise of more gold being got similar to that sent to town. There is a good show still in the face and the reef is making solid. Stone with a little gold is seen. It is ex pected to break down tomorrow.

GKAHAMSTOWN, this day.

The Alburnia have cut a lode known as the Success or Star of the South, showing good indications near the Whau ground. The Whau have also met promising in dications in the new lode, and start crush ing this week. Sir Gerge Grey is expected at (ho Thames on Saturday night, to address the electors and proceed to Coromaudel, for the Bamo purpose ou Mouday night.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.!

JBLKNHEIM, Wednesday. MR REDWOOD'S THOROUGHBRED SALE. At the sale of Mr Redwood's stud, the following animals were disposed of :— Chestnut stallion Anterone, 425 guineas, to the Auckland Stud Company; Frailty, two years, by Daniel O'Kourke—Constance, , was purchased by Mr Westraeath for 151 guinea". Wainui filly, 164 guineas. The bay mare Purke, by Towton—Toi Toi, with foal at foot, fell to Mr Clifford, at 160 guineas. The Kororoi colt was bought by Mr Bates, for 105 guineas. Numerous other bids were made for the other horses on the catalogue, but not reaching the reserve prices, they were passed in. Mares and foals looked grand, aud the yearlings were perfection. The display of these last, and the two-year-olds, was as fine as any thing of the kind that could be seen in the colony.

WELLINGTON, Wednesday. KUMOUKED SOCIETY FRAUD.

Edward Garton, Secretary of the Welling, ton South Pacific Loan Society, is believed to have absconded. It appears that the society is an association of working men who club together to invest their savings, each paying a certain, sum weekly, and the money is invested at the market rate of interest. The accounts were duly submitted about a fortnight ago, when a serious defi ciency, amounting to between £200 and £300, was found to exist. Garton was com muuicated with, and asked for an explana tion. He replied that he would put things ris*ht on his return, which was to have been Monday last. However, he did not return, and a rumour has gained currency that ho decamped by the steamer Norfolk to Sydney ou Thursday last. The police are investi gating the matter, NEW HEADMASTER OF WELLING TON COLLEGE. . The Wellington College Governors to-day unanimously appointed Mr Joseph Mackay, M.A., of Aberdeen, now and for twelve years resident and mathematical master of Nelson College, to be principal of Welling ton College. THE FEN Gu IN INQUIRY. Au inquiry into the recent mishap to the steamer Penguin was commenced this morning. The evidence adduced shows that the accident was due to the chief ollicer mistaking Boot Cove for Dreffenbacb Point. It is still proceeding.

CIIRISTCHUIiCH, Wednesday, THE MURDER CASE.

At the Supreme Court this morning Walter Pringle Gibson was indicted for the murder of William Kerrison, on December 20tU last. Prisoner was defended by Mr Holmes, and pleaded not guilty. Late at night Gibson was acquitted of the murder of Kerrison on the grounds of insanity. Dr. Hacon, Medical Superintendent of the Sunnyside Asylum, and Dr. Sigmes, both gave testimony to the effect that he wag not in his right Bouses, and another witness recapitulated the acts of the man, which bad long led him to believe him to be not in nis right mind. The Crown Prosecutor said in theface of the medical evidence he would not go on with the case, and the jury at once returned a verdict of acquittal. Gibnoa will be confined in the Addington Gaol till the pleasure of the Colonial Secretary.

DUNEDIN, thia day. "PINAFORE" PEKFORMANCB.

The Dunedin School Committee declined to countenance the attendance of school children at the "Pinafore performance, for which free admissioD was offered to cer« tilicated teachers.

Major Saith, accompanied by members of the Education Board, visited the City, High, and Training schools, and expressed astonishment at the high average attend ance, considering the number on the roll. He particularly admired the conduct of the boys of the nigh School. In the after* noon he inspected tne harbour works. The Honjeward Bound Company, at Macetown, crushed 235 ounces from 334 tons of stone.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT.—This day.

{Before E. C. Baistow, Esq., R.M.)

JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS,

Trustees ofj Lewis Brothers v. Peter Woods, claim £5 16s, goods. —Mr A. G. Fraser proved the [claim ; William Pember ton v. William A. Wiggins, claim £11 10a goods. John Young v. George Craw, claim 10a BJd, goods. — Mr Smith apueared for plaintiff. John Ryan v. John Harkine, claim £24 yd, goods sold and delivered, and labour done.—Mr Keetley for plaintiff.

Charles Veith v. John Flaherty, claim £3 7s 6d, goods aud board. Charles Veith v. Otto Mooch, claim £4 14s, board and lodging.—'lhe sum of £1 was deducted for work done.

Charles Veith v. William Martin, £9 Is 4s, goods supplied. .Tames Dempsey v. Donald Mclnnes, claim £34 5s sd, ieut.—Mr Theo Cooper for plaintiff. Harry MaaeEcld v. Josiah Baker, claim £32 15s Id, goods sold and delivered.—Mr Laiahley for plaintiff.—The debt was proved by William Doyle.-Coats £4175. Alfred Carter v. John Simons, claim £8 39 6d.—Mr Jas Russell for plaintiff.—lt was stated by plaintiff that £5 had been paid, and judgment was given for £3 3s 6d. JUDGMENT SUMMONS. Daniel Murray v. John Mullally, claim £0 16s.—Mr S. Hesketh appeared for the judgment creditor, and stated that £6 had been paid. He would ask that an order be made for the remainder. Order made for 16s, and 10s costs. Kicbard Maginn v. Francis McCormick, claim £12 18s. Mr Armstrong for plaintiff stated that 30s had been paid. He would ask for an order. The usual order was issued for £11 Ss, and 20s costs, to be paid in weekly instalments of 10 eacli.s ADJOUBNED CASES. Mayor and Councillors v. George Daniel Beveu, contributor, £140 8s 7d,— Ad journed for a fortnight. 11. L, Posseueskieliv. James S. Darrach, claim £13 13 2d, promissory note.—Ad journed till nest Court day. Archibald li. Leslie v. Edward Boyle, claim £4111s lOd, money and interest.— Adjourned till next Court day. William Joseph Napier y. F. O. Cailliau, H. S. T. Peltaer, and Albin Villeva), claim £32 Is, balance of account.—Adjourned till next Court day. Holland and Butler v. Thomas Willis, claim £7 16s 4d, judgement summons.—On the application of Mr Theo. Cooper, ad journed till June 2d. H. L. Possoneskie v. Edward', Shepperd, claim £7 4s, judgment summons. Ad journed fora month, on the application oi Mr Theo. Cooper. George Henry Clarke v. Thomas Arm strong, claim £1 4s 6d. Mr E. Cooper appeared for an adjournment for a month. His Worship referred to the number of ad cournincnts applied for, and stated his opinion that iv most instances it arose from the inability of the prosecution to prove that defendant had means. Adjourn ment allowed. Dunningham and King v. John Wylie; claim £4 2s 6d, judgment summons.—Mr Armstrong applied for au adjournment for a month, which was granted. Dunningham and King v. Samuel Glover; claim £2 10s 6d, judement summons.—Ad journed till/sth .May.—Dunningham and If ing v. Gustav Davis j a claim, £3 12s 6d, judgment summon adjoure.l till 6th May. His Worship said.if the defendants in tho foregoing cases didnot appear on May sth he would make orders against them. Henry Hoag v. Thomas Mackattic; claim £38 13s sd.—Adjourned till May sth, en the application of Mr Jas. Russell. Somerfield and Leek v. George McAnally claim £16 10s, judgment summons.— Un the application of Mr E. W. Burton, the case was adjourned till May sth. WITHDRAWN. Ryan, Bell and Co. v. William Rose, claim £50, goods. Mr Colemau stated that lie appeared for the Plaiutiffs and defend ant, aud would withdraw the ca6e. The defendant was at Raratocga, and the plain tiffs had assigned their estate. John Smyth v. Henry Hanley, claim £9 14s, judgment summons,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. THURSDAr. APRIL 7



DH. McKENZIE • Begs to Inform Ship Masters, Ship Owners, Ship Buildors, and Shipping Agents, that he has REMOVED his Ship Chandlkey (Busikess from Custom-housa-streot To His Njsw Pbemeots In FORT-STREET. D. H. mTk ENZO, Having determined to RETIRE from the Ship Ohandlbby part of his Business, Will Sell his Large Stock AT GRKATLY RKDUCBD PRICES. Parties Building or Re-fltting would do well '■ to call on him betore buying elsewhere. »



Special Advertisements. MEMO. TO THE PUBLIC, City Hall Aroailo, Quecn-Btroet, Auckland. Twolvo months ago wo Initiated the Co oporative Gash System, and oar customers daring that timo have reaped the ad van tapes of a Co-operativo Society without taking any risk thomsolvcs. GAKLICK & CRANWBLL. MEMO. We thank you for the earnoat support during the past year, and jour unmistakable ver dict that you appreciate our endoavours to elve tho Cash buyer a considerable advantage over tho Credit purchaser. GARLICK & CRANWELL. MEMO. Oar percentage of profit on Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods haa been very small indeed, and had not our Roturns boon greatly inoreaeod, it would have proved a °83' GARLICK & CRANWELU MEMO. WINTER, 1881. Wo havo'the pleasure to inform you our Autumn and Winter Stock Is now open, containing numerous Novelties. Speoial attention haa been paid to the seleotion o£ Dress Goods with Trimmings to match. Wo assura you we have the greatest variety and choapest lines In Dresses to bo round in Auokland, and tho Fancy Department bristles with French. English, and Foreign Articles of boauliful texture and delicate finish. Kindly inspect our Stook and judgo for yourselves. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Enumehation of Some ok tubs Lines in Various DErABTMENis— IN DRHSSK3: The "Handkerohicf" Costume is ono that will be a favourite ; tho material is ex cellent, colours good, aud is both Useful and Stylish. " Velveteens " will command attention Velveteens—Plain, Stamped, and Pompa dour, In all the fasbionablo colours. Silk Plushes, will bo nsod for Trimmings. Wo have those in Various Qualities and all tho Loading shades. Silk and Oashmere Pompadours, for Trim ming Costumes. Parisian Costumes Princess Cloths Alexandra Cords Cyprus Cords French Kstuinlnes Roppaand.Poplins French Merinos Cashinores Carmolites, Beiges, Sereos (all wool) Persian Cords Kussell Cords Louisa Velveteen in Black and Colours Matalasso Cloth, job line half its value Fancy Flannelettes, Stockingottes Grampian Tweeds, Jacket Cloths Black and Coloured Lustres, &c, &o. UARLICK & CRANWELL, Our is Gd Slack Silk is worth your inspection SILKS: Black Gros Grain, Gros do Pay All the New Shadoa of Coloured Silks for tho Season Buyers of Silks oasily discorn tho advantage o£ the Co-operativo Cosh System GARLIOK & CRANWELL. Ladies' and Chlldrens' Ulsters and Waterproofs Ladies' Cashmere, Wool-knitted Jersoys Ladies' Black and Fancy Cloth Jackets Ladies' Dolmans, Children's Jackets Ladies' Hats and Bonnets in Plusb, Chip, Straw Koal-skin, Boaver, Fur, and Volvot STYLES IN HATS AND BONNETS: Boat Shane, Princena, Tarn o'dhanter, Langtry, Florence, Tyrone, Marlborougb and various other makes GARLICK & CRANWBLL. Black Chenille and Colored Pompadour Fringe^ LiBSO and Tarlatan Ruffling, in great variety Lappet Lace and nnmerous other kinds Plußh Ribbon. Fur Trimming 3 Chenille do.. Chenille Shawls Kilted do., Scarves, Collarettes Black and Coloured Plumes Chenille and Mourning Flowers Immense Stock of Fancy Ribbons Ladies' bilk, Satin, Lustre and Felt Skirts GARLICK & CRANWULL. Winter Gloves and Hosiery Gloves, Fur Tops, and Fancy Makes Black and Coloured Jorßey Gloves 2-bm ton Josephine Bis Kid Glove.", 3/3) 6:; :; ;; ;; $ Spooia: 8 „ , W) "Maglo " and "Removable" Cover Umbrellas GARLICK & CRANWLL. Boy's and Youth's Overcoats, New Ulst«rs Men's Ulsters and Overcoats, from 22s 6d Men's Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vests, choaj Capital Boy's Galatei Suits, from 16s 6d New Zealand Flannel Shirts and Drawers Men's Suits, Morning and Frock Coats Kaiapoi and Mosgeil 1 weeds, and other makes Flax. White, Crimean, and various kinds o: Shirts Men's and Boy's Hats. Caps, now styles Special Line Jtsoys' Fur Caps, 2s ltd) All at Co-operative Cash Prices. GARLIOK & CRANWELL. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT- Cretonnes, Lace and Muslin Curtains, from 3s 6c New Zoaland Blankets, "Koslyn,"" Kaiapoi,' " Mosgeil" Sheetings, Qailts, Damasks, Dimities Calicoes, Hollands, Flannels. &c &o. In different colours—the new Twilled Flannel GARLICK & CRANWELL. MEMO. Out of the Thonsanda of Customers who hay( taken advantage of the Pare Cash System there are hundreds who are oompetem judges of the true valuo ot goods. Theli continued support is a proof of the benoflti derived from our sew principle of trans acting business. GARLICK & CRANWKLL. a We shall rigidly adhere to the Co / \ operative Caah System for anothei / p \ year, and befcß«, as hitherto /C S. \TO OPBN ANY NKW' ACCOUNTS fOl C _ /Drapery and Clothing Goods. \0.0./ GARLICK fc CRANWELL. \ / CITY HALL ARCADE, V Queen-street, Auckland. We would remind you that tho HOUSE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT AND CABINETMAKING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Is carried on with as much energy bb ever For particulars see Advertisement in To morrow's issue. GARLICK & CRANWELL. /GASOLINE! GASOLINE ON SALE, By the Undersigned, BEST AMERICAN GASOLINE Three Strong Iron Drams in each Cbec. \VM, DAWSON & CO,, Wellington. a UTUMN & WINTEI FASHIONS. ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, ArßiL 6tu, MILNE & CHOYCE Will make their piIRST DHOW OF XTOVBLTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, AND NEW DRESS FABRICS, Adapted for the Coming Season, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222 AND m, QUEBN-STREBT. XTf INKS & JprALL, HAVE REMOVED FEOM SHOBTLAND-STREKT TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANK AND SON'S AUCTION MART, AND WILL CONTINUE THEIR CHEAP SALE FOB A FEW WEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK. THEY WILL REMAIN IN .FOET'STREET DURING THE RE-BUILDING OF THEIR WARE HOUSE IK SHOBTLAND-STREET, J



Special Advertisements. m W. h i c k so v, LICENSED SUKVEYOR AND LAND BROKER, UNDER LAND TRANSFER AOT, South British Chambers, Auckland, he "cokomandel mail" contains tub Latest and Most Kbliaulk Information Respecting tho TIKI and UOROMANDKL GOLDFIKLD9, Parties deßirous of scouring ooplcs oC tho abovo should Rive in thoir names at once to tho Auckland Agent—Mr. K. Wayto, Bookseller, Queen-Btroet. Arrangomonts are now complete for a regular delivery overy Saturday morning. J. H. WITHEFOKD. Coromandol, Maroh2B, 1881. T U S T KECEIVED AMERICAN LAVVN-SPItINKLERS, With Plated Arms. Also, LAAVN EDGE-C UTTERS, Quito Now E. F 0 11 T E 11 & C 0., Qukkn and High stuekts x riosGiuvE & no, Beg to inform tho Inhabitants of tho City that tuoy have OPENED THEIR BXTKNSIVE SHIPMKNTS OV DRAPERY and CLOTHING. Tho principal Lines aro: Rioh, Black, and Colourod Silks, Satlnß, and Velvets Black and Coloured Volveteons Kmbon* Velvotiens Plushes in all colours Sovernl cases of Millinory, Bonnots, nnd Huts rocelvod from Parla Tho Nowost and Latest Stylos In Ladlos'nnd Children's Jackots and Mantles, Ulatera, Dolmans, &c. Choice and Fashionable Dross Matorials in all Now Shados and Colours Ladles' and Children's Hosiery, Underclothing and Corsots An Immense Stook of French Morlnoce, Serges, and Wincoys. The Manchester Department oontainß tub largest stock in nkw zkal4.nd to choose from. Calicos, Shootings, Shirtings, Qailta Blankets in all sizes Flannels in all makes, and Crt tonnes at all prices. The Clothing Department Is well-known for tho Exoollent Quality of tho Goodß, tho Kousonablo Pricoa Sold at, tho Lartto and Varied Assortment to ohooao from, that it is usoloss for us to ouumorato them. THE GOODS ARE NOW ON VIEW AT J. COSGRAVi!: & CO.'S WHOLESALE AND RKTAIL WARKHOUSE, QUKEN-STUEET, AUCKLAND.



f £1 Fres Gifts!—tub Proprietors ol Wolfe's Aromatic Sooiidam Schnapps, to inauco the destruction and prevent the im proper uso of their wrappers and libels, and thus further protect the Public against fraul and deception, have enclosed In the wrappers, or under the label on the quart bottles, since Ist October. 1878, and continue to endow in every DAY'S PICKING THROUGHOUT THK VKAR J H X B X £1 O X D & R S, which are drawn upon the undorsignod, and which will be cashed by them on presentation. To seoure theße Gifts, the Publln munt be careful to ask for, and accept nothing but, the Genuine Udoi pho Woj.kk'b Schnapps, with our name upon the top label, M. Moss & Co Wynyard Lane, Sydney.