SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

lIIOH WATEB^^^r^ing.6.22 ! UNSKT.-Thta Evening. 5.£0 <■ IJNRIBK.—To-Morrow Morning, 6.15 MOON'S AQK,-Now Moon, 29th, 10.11 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY KVENINU.

Wellington, b.b.. Anderson, from Whangarol Helena, brigantine, James, from Oamaru Glimpao, barque, Norris. from Nowcastlo Island Lily, brigantino, Coopor, from Lyttelton TO-DAT.

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

PROJECTED DEPARTUBK3, Sydney-Zoalandla, P.M. as., 28th B*n Francisco—Australia, P.M. 8.8., April lth Tauraaga - GlonelK, Wednesday; Wellington, Monday Rußsoll—lonn, Monday Now Plymouth and South—Hawoa, Thursday W.iangoroi-Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Wellington, Jfriiiay Whangarel and HussoU-Wollington, Wodnos day Samoa—Matautau Sydney—Heron

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Wolverine. H.M.S., from Sydnoy, Bhortiy Meropo, ship, from London Oxford, ship. (M.T.L.3.) from London; sailod A vona,'barquo, from London; to sail January Chile, barque, from London ; sallr.d Decomber23 Orient, barque, from New York; to sail leb-

ruary 11 Pani, barquo, from London; sailed Jon. 12 Loch Den, barquo, from L;ndon; sailed Dccom-

Coronilla, barque, from London ; loading Jan. 0 Suporlor, barquo, from New York; sailed 00t0b9r23 Cabarreidh, barque (S.Q.M.J.!, from Hongkong Strasburg, barquo, from New York ; loading,

February 28 Orwell, brigantine, from tho Islands Kthel, brigantino, from Dunodin Ryno, brigantino, from Rotumah Look Out, brigantino. from Sydney Koderlok Dhu, brigantine, from Dunedln Clansman, brigantine, from Timaru Borealis. brigantine, from Aitutaki Flirt, brigantine. from Samoa Banookburn, brigantine, from Sydney Rachel Cohen, schooner, from Duncdin Atlantic, schooner, from Dunedln Knergy, schooner, from Noumea Mazeppa, schooner, from Karotong» Marion, Bohooncr, from Noumea Policeman, s?hoonor, from Noumea Agnes Donald, schooner, from Rsrotonga Oamaru, sonooner, from Sydney Clrde, Bchooner, from Lyttelton Sybil, Bchooner, from Society Islands Tranßit, schooner, from Rarotonga Dayspring, mission schooner (W.N.D.M.), from

the Islands Gael, Bchooner, from Levuka Torea, schooner, from Lytto'.ton Winifred, sshooner, from Lovuka Atotchau. schooner, from Rarotonga Sybil, schooner, from Tahiti Ovalau, Bchooner, from Rarotonga Edith, schooner, for Tonga Waiwera, echooner, from Karotonga Belle Brandon, Bchooner, from Samoa Caledonia, schooner, from Samoa Pearl, ketch, from Rarotonga

IMPORTS.

Per Island Lily, from Lyttelton—lsSß sacks •wheat. HPer Glimpse from Nowcastlo—llo tons coal, 120 felloes, 20 pair shafts.

Per Helena from Oamaru—lso sacks oatmeal, 80 sacks bran, 760 sacks wheat, 10 sacks pearl barley.

EXPORTS.

Per Matautn. for Samoa :-i0 Una and SO bags flour, 129 tins biscuits, I cases butter, 1082 pleoos timber, 12 sacks potatoes, 12 boxes onions, 1 box apparel, 1 perambulator, 30 bags rice, 1 box.

Inwabdb Coastwise.—Dream, from Tairna, with 22,203 feet timber; KriemhiloX from Whangaroa, with 28,500 feet sawn timber, 1 engine, 9 hides: Msna, from Whangaponn, with 2i,300 feet timber; Gem, from Tairua, -with 23,000 feet sawn timber, S.OCO shinglea; Lizzie, from Whangaroa, with 23.800 feet timber and 87 bags gam.

Outwards Coast wipe.—Dream, for Tairua; Mana, for Tairua, with 2 tons sugar; Gem, for Tairna; Lizzie, for.Wangapoua ; Sea £reez3 for Russell.

The schooner Matautu cleared at the Customs for Samoa to-day with one passenger—Mr Pali crosp.

The Southern Cross Mission schooner has entered out for Norfolk Island.

Messrs Sims and Brown have received a con tract for the thorough overhaul oC the schooner Energy, lately purchased by Captain Roland. She is to be supplied with new spars, boat, and other gear, and will be converted into a topsail schooner.

Tho brigantine Island Lily, which arrived from Lyttolton on Saturday afternoon, left that port on the 13th inst, and experienced head ■winds until reaching tho Cape on the 19th, and from thenco had calm wcathor and variable winds.

Messrs Fra?er and Tinne's new shallow draft steamer Waihou.waa out for an engineer's trial In the harbour on Saturday afternoon, •when everything worked satisfactory. 'Ihe steamer ia not yet quite completed, and will nave another trial in the course of a few days, till which time we hold over a more minute report.

Thes.B. Wellington from Whangarel, on Satur day evening:, brought the f ollowingpossongers :— Mesdames Cottle, Heighway, and Jennings, Misaes Jennings, Glllingham, and McKean, Captain McKean, Messrs Jennings, Watson, Hansen, Eendie, MeKie, Jones, Moller, Abbot, Scott, and child.

The brigantine Helena arrived from Oamaru, on Saturday evening, having left that port on March 10th. with a light northerly wind. From the 12th to 20th experienced a heavy gale, which on the night of the 38th, carried away the main stay and standing mar tingalestay. From thence to port light winds.

The barque Glimpse loft Newcastle on the evening of the 11th, sighted tho N.E Cape on the 21st, and experienced light south-east weather up tillarrival on Saturday evening.

The brigantine Helena reports tbat shortly after rounding Kast Cape on Saturday a barque was passed bound to the east. Could not make out her signals. She was * snuirtlch looking vessel with billet head and light quarters; all sails in good order; two royal yards across double topsails ; could only make out one flag that was Q and W, appeared to b» the first flag, and she was about 70 miles S.K. of the Cape enjoying a fine run west

FORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Rowena, s.s., Amodeo, from Hokianga Lalla Rookh, s.s., Campbell, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Rowena, s.s., Amodeo, for Waitara

IMPORTS.

Per Rowena, from Hokianga — 106 pieces timber, 3 trunks, 12 cases and 27 baskets fruit, 157 Baoks and 1 case gum, 3 packages sundries. Per Lalla Rookh, from Waitara—79 sacks grass seed and 6 packages butter.

EXPORTS.

Per Rowona. for Waitara—lo6 piecea timber, 2 bales oakum, 20 packages sundry merchandise.

The s.s. Lalla Rookh arrived from Waitara at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday. Passengers :—Mr Fritz, and family (5), Mr Morris and family (3), .Messrs Williams, Masigaraty and Johnstone,

Thes.s. Howena, from Hokianga, brought the following passengers :—Messrs Hughes, Fatter son, Master and Misa Webster.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Rbsseix,. this day. Wind-boniatf i Gipsy and Mariner.

Wellington, Saturday. Arrived: Wakatly* from the Soath Yesterday. Sailed : Hawea, s.s., *f a&L an?H $£ Manukau. Passengers - H°nj.Bfr and Mrs Campbell, Messrs Hill arid, Thompson, Mrs Oldham, Messrs Russell, C.tvper, Maxwell, Steele, Stevens, Enohaand Saton/

COMMERCIAL.

JSvknins Star Office, Monday.

Messrs B. Tonka and Co. sold to-day the salvage of wreck of the James A. Stawart, consisting of patent and other blocks, gear, chatoirlc. The sale was well attended by imp-builders and the trade, and the items of %7TS?X TeA. at hi* mart, Queen-Street, the allotments forming the township of Awanui, the property of J. A. Subritiky. Esq. The township consisting of some of tha finest laßd in the North Island, la not suffloiently known at present to attract buyers, oat the proprietor cm afford to wait In confidence that this new township must go-a head Two settlers with a considerable capital have made up their mind to sitt'.o at Awanui. Only three allotments wore sold from £10 to £11 each ; but the reminder ire open for private sale, excepting those which the owner h<w reserved for private and publio purposes. Tho localitleS-round offer iramorons cOal water, and other advantages, and in tending purchasers can get to view tho property by taking the uteamer to Mongonui.thentjeovec landtoMrSubritmkey's residence at Awantu. where a plan of the township can be inspected; also, at tne office of the auctioneer, Mr K. Arthur. .

Mail Notice.

Mails ■will Close as Under.— Thih Day. For Tauranga, por Wellington, at I p.m. For Whltiangi, Talrua, Tuuranga, and Opotikl, por Glonolg, at i p.m. For Russoll, Kuwakawa, Waogaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 1 p.m. For Talma, per Dream, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 29th instant. For Waltara &0., poT l.albi KOokh, at 8 a.m. For Waiwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, por Roso Casoy, at 10 a.m. For Thamos, por Kntorprlso, at 11.30 a.m. Por 8.8. Zealftiuliu. as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, Unltod States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and Hrilinli and Forolgn West Indloa, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money ordors. registered lottors, and nowsimpers, at 11.30 a.m. Lato letters bearing an extra feo of sixpence. In addition to tho postage, will bo rooolvod by tho Mall Agent on board tho Btoamor up to the timo of Bailing. Thin mall will bo duo in London on Tuosday, May 10, ISSI. For Talrua, per Mana, at 3 p.m. For Rusßcll and Kawakawn, por Rotorua, nt 8 p.m. For Wangaroo, por Krlomhtlda, at 4 p.m. For Whungarel Honda, Waipu, Whangarei, and Mnngapal, por Argyle, at I p.m. Wednesday, 30th instant. For Taranaki and Southorn Ports, por Hawoa, at 5.30 a.m. For Cororuandol por Commando), at 11.30 a.m. Thursday. Slat lostant. For Glsborno and Southorn ports, per Rotorun, at 9 a,m. For Australian Colonies, India China Medi terranean Ports, Continent of Kuropo and United Kingdom, via Brindisl, for lotlors specially bo prepaid and a'ldreaaod, por b.s. Australia, immediately after nor arrival from Honolulu. S. B, BIdS, Chief Poatmastor, Chlof Post-ofllco. Anokland.

Marriage.

FULLKR-HAYR.-On Maroh 22. by tho Hoy. T. Huddlo, at tho rosidonoo of tho bride's parents, Hillsboro, Honry William Louis Fuller to Liotitla Jano, eldest daughter o( Mr James Hayr. FIKLD-ROHKRTS.-On Maroh 28th, 1881' by tho llov. Wni. Jlorloy, nt tho I'ltt-stroot Wcb loyan Churcti, Homy Field, of Auckland, to Agnes, daughter of the lato John Roberta, clerk to tho Wakoflold Union, Yorkshire. England.

Death.

TUPP.—On Maroh 27, at her paronts' rpsidonco, Cook-street, aftor a short and pninful Illness, Laura May Tupp, axed 2 years and 3 months. Tho f uuoral will loavo her parents' resldonco at 3 p.m. to-morrow. Friends pldaso accept tub Invitation,

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March 28th. 1831. Thoatro Royal—" Shin Fane," 8 p.m. Choral Hall—Mr Gordon Goooh's Grand Con cert, 8 pm.

YT.M.C.A. Itoonn—Locturo on Lifo Assurance by Mr Konuedy brown, 8 p,m. St. James' Claaa—Kssaya on Social NuisancoH, 8 p.m.

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

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1881.

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

Mr It. C. Uajieiiton, tlio Public Trustee, is at present in Auckland cm business connected with his Depart ment. Tho baro announcement is not likely to excito any very great intorest except among thoso old identities who remember Mr Hamorton as a highly esteemed resident in this city twenty years ago, and who uro glad to wel come him back again. And yet there is a good deal suggested by his visit which should intorest everyone. What it is we proposo to explain. Mr Hamor ton holds the office of Public Trustee. How many people ever heard of the oilico before, or the purpose it is intended to serve in the State 1 Probably not one in a hundred, yet the creation of a Pub lic Trustee was regarded as one of tho best acts of tho Colonial Parliament, and is quoted with the ballot, man hood suffrage, the deceased wife's sis ter's bill, and other notable measures in which the colonies claim oredit for setting the lead to their aged paront the Home Country. A similar provision is even now being agitated for in Eng land, and in an interesting narrative Bhewing how some trusts are fulfilled, London " Truth " recently said :" It is high time that there should be official trustees and executors, so that the provisions made under wills and settlements for widows and orphans, the helpless, the aged, and the destitute, might be guaranteed by tho State." What " Truth " thinks should be done in Great Britain is what has actually been done in this colony, and Mr Hamerton is tho representative and chief administrator of the system. Those of our readers who never heard of tho Public Trustee before will now have some glimmering idea of his powers and duties. Ho is tho ofScer appointed by tlw Stato as its representa tive in all matters where a trustee is Required. Supposing a man dies intestate, or becomes insano, or is dis qualified by any other cause from look ing after his own affairs, it devolves on the Public Trustee to administer the estate to the best advantage of those who are beneficially interested in it. He is empowered to realise, to invest, to seek out the proper heirs, and he is responsible first, and the Government with him, if anything should go wrong in the discharge of these duties. A certain amount of business, therefore, falls without previous intention, into the office of the Public Trustee. But there are other and perhaps more im portant functions which, will be more generally taken advantage of whon tho scope of the office is understood. The Public Trustee is meant by the legislature to bo tho confidential frieud of the friendless. Men often accumu late enough property to support those who are dependent upon them in com fort, and yet through the extravagance of those to whom it is left, or the in competence or fraud of executors and trustees, the money is frittered away, and the intention of tho testator defeated. The Government to obviate that give in the person of the Public Trustee an absolute guarantee that trusts shall bo honestly fulfillpd. A man who has no friends, who cannot trust his friends, or does not wish to cast upon them a serious responsibility which may result in much bitterness and heart-burning, can name the Public Trustee as his Executor. That officer then takes charge of the estate, and administers it as any other Executer would, in accordance with the provisions of the will. The business of the office is subjected to three distinct checks, which render fraud on his part practically impossible. All his accounts have to pass the keen scrutiny of the Audit Department of the colony. All the laws bluing on culpable private trustees are applicable to him, and his own property first, and afterwards the revenues of the colony are responsible for any defalcation or criminal malad ministration on his part. His office thus secures to the public a safe, econo mical, and convenient machinery for the faithful administration of trusts of every kind. The dying father can feel consoled in the assurance that bis

children will not suffer during their minority through the folly of their mother) or tlio faithlessness and recklessness of quondam friends. The business of administration is also simplified, tfhere is no changing of trustees through death ov departure to other countries, but a continuity of administration, the sterling honesty and capacity of which is guaranteed by the Stato. Anyone who reflects upon this will porcoivo at once how important a rolo tho Public Trustee is des tined to fill in a colony where tho social relations aro unsettled, families broken up, and friendships im mature and fleeting.

Tho cost of administering trusts is also very considerably cheapened by placing tliom under tho Public Trustee. Under tho existing law, an executor may apply' to tho Court for live per cent, upon tho estate us remuneration for his services. Tho Public Trustee is limited to a uniform feo of IJ per cent. on receipts, and a liko per ecntage on disbursements, making thrco por cent iv all, Thero aro many foes which an ordinary executor has to incur which the Public Trustoo avoids. It costs, for example, a considerable sum in solicitors' fees to take out probato under n, will, but the Public Trustee makes no clmrgo what ever, oxcopt actual Court fuos; and his administration is attended with othor similar savings. It is Mr Hamorton's mission now to make theso facts more widely known throughout, tho colony, and wo aro quito sure that in tho degroo in whioli tlioy aro known will a general appreciation bring busi ness to tlio oilico and satisfaction to thoso who aro induced to avail them selves of it.

We understand that a project is on foot for holding a grand Volunteer ball to bo held in one of our leadiug public Hulls on the return of the Auckland Volunteers from the Faster shnni fight in tho Waikato.

In our Polico Court report on l«'riday, an obvious error occurred in the eliarge brought by Mrs Jane Hall against Alary Ann Caroy. It it stated in the remarks by the Keeidunt Magistrate that he would dismiss tho caeo in consideration ot Mrs Hall having been locked up all night. It should, of course, havo been the defendant Mary Ann Carey, who had been locked up. Mrs Hall was the complainant who laid tho infor mation. Madame Lottio Wilmot delivered a lecturo in the Lome-street Hall last night undor tho titlo of " Forbidden Fruit. ' Thcro was a considerable audicuco. 'Die adjournod inquest on the body of William Watson, who was fatally injured on the h,s. llawea on the occasion of her last visit to Onchunga, is. expected to bo held to-morrow alteruoom

The anniversary services of tho Ponsouby ISaptiat chapel were held yesterday. There were good congregations at the eovoral ser vices, which were respectively couducted by Uevs. A. W. Webb, T. Hodgson, and K. Jones. The annual school soiree will be held on the Hist iuhL at G. 30 p m., commen cing willl a tea-party, and subsequently of a public meeting, when addresses will be given by ministers and friends, interspersed with hymns and musical selections.

An unusually large assemblage of persons gathered on the Hospital lawn ycrteniay afternoon, tho day being remarkably lino and cheerful. The choir of St. Andrews', under the direction of Mr Culpan, sang the several hymns and anthems, comprising the vocal poition of the servico of song; and Key. A. Carrick delivered a very instruc tive address based upon the " Brazen Serpent," lifted up by Moses iv tho wilder ness. The results of the service were gratifying in every sense of the term.

Tho evening service at the Theatre Royal was well attended last evening. Addresses worn given by Key. G. Bond, and Dr. Kenderdine. The coflcction of tho previous Sunday evening amounted to £2 Gs, while tho expenses were &i ss, being £1 against the promoters, who deserve so much credit for their gratuitous labour in favour of tho religious miming of tho people.

Mr Ilandorson has received a telegram from the manager of tho Success Gold Mine, Coromandel, stating that 'JJlbs in weight of lino gold on prospect has beeu taken; and will forward the same to the ollice fur in spection.

An address on Life Assurance wna delivered to a meeting of railway employe's on Saturday evening, by Mr J. Kennedy Brown, wlio has recently beeu appointed travelling agent for the Auckland district. He will lecture to the public to-night at the hall of the V.M.C. Association. The Key. A. Carrick occupying the chair.

The final deposit of £C per side, £10 per side down, was left with Mr R. E. Ellis on Saturday night for the match between Messrs Norwood and Lynas, to come off on the domain cricket ground on Saturday, 2nd April, at 5 p.m.

It was originally intended to wind up the Masonic ceremonial on Wednesday next with a select quadrille party in the evening, but the project han been received with such general favour, that it baa been resolved to have a ball instead. A pro gramme of 24 dances has been arranged, Mr Wright's band lu.s been engaged, Mr Cole has consented to act as M.C., and Mr Dallen's services as caterer arc to bo brought into requisition. E.irly application should be made for tickets, as only a limited number will bo disposed of.

At the meeting of St. James' Associa tion this evcniDg, essays will be read on "Social Nuisances," viz., on "The Testi monial Nuisance " by Mr A. S. Keid, and on "The Fancy Bazaar Nuinanco " by Mr W. J. Geddis. A large attendance of members and visitors is expected.

A " lusus naturas " iv the shape of two young porkers with sepcrate and well developed heads, feet Jand tails, but united together by the trunk, has been shewn U3 by Mr John Smith of Pakuranga. Theso porcine twins formed part cf a recent litter of pig*l, to -which a aow belonging to Mr Smith gave birth, but they were born only to die immediately afterwards. The bodies are to bo stuffed and then sent to the Museum, to which they will prove an acceptable acquisition. There is nothing repulsive about their appearance, inasmuch as the animals are uudeformed and wcll proportioncd.

Mr Grattan liiggs, the popular Irish comedian, will be the recipient of a farewell benefit performance at the Theatre Hoyal this evening, the play selected for presenta tion being " Shin Fane," in which he made such a favourable impression several weeks ago. To-morrow night a short dramatic season will be open with the production of " The Dantes," a new and very successful American drama from the pen of Joanuin Millar. It will serve to introduce several new artistes to the play-going public, and judging from the run which it had in the Australian cities it should "draw" here also.

The match to run 150 yds. tor £25 per side between MesrsMettamand Underwood has fallen through on account of Underwood straining himself in the F. S. Mile Race, held on St. Patrich's day. Mcttam and his backers generously returned half the money put down viz., £15 to Underwood, notifying at the same time that Mettam was willing at any time to give Underwood the same start viz,, syds. in 150 yds. any time tho latter may see fit to accept same.

While excavating underneath Mr Simm s dwellinghouso in Upper Pitt-street on .Saturday two men named Fletcher and Walker met with a slight mishap. An un expected fall of earth partially covered both, but they were almost immediately extricated. Fletcher was unhurt, but Walker received several bruises, one of his feet being much hurt by tho falling of a large piece of earth. Both men returned to work to-day.

To the Editor: Sir.—l wish to correct it tew misstatements contained in last Satur day's issue, in reference to the art union of a boat. (1) My brother had nothiug to do with the affair whatever. (2) We did not make the lottery boxes. In fact I never saw them in roy life until ten minutes be fore the drawing took place. I would not trouble you, but such statements are calcu lated to do me an injustice. By inserting the above you will oblige—Yours, &c, F. Whiting.

The remains of the late Alexander Bfack were followed to the grave yesterday by hundreds of his fellow citizens who had known Mr Black in his life-time, The burial took place at three o'clock in the Presbyterian Cemetery, and the funeral service was performed by the Rev. A. Macdonald, of Vincent-street. The nearest mourners were the sons and daughters of deceased, aud next in order were ministers, politicians, and the contractors and carpenters of Auckland.

A man named James Dunn accidentally fell from the paddle steamer City of Cork while she was going alongside tho wharf on her return from the races on Saturday evening. Fortunately he managed to reach the wharf without any difliculty.

The trial-fours contest with the Auckland Kowing Club took place on Saturday after noon. Tho competing crews were as fol lows :—-Torca ; Campbell (stroke), Cozens, Longdill, Gould, Auscune (cox). Tui: Henderson (stroke), Garrard, Batgcr, Biggs, Clayton (cox). Torea: Aitkcn (stroke), Pierce, Anseimc, Philipson, Flood (cox). The race was rowed in two heats, the forn.er crew bcn'ing the Tui in the first and the latter crow proving eventually vic torious. The race was rowed under diffi culties, the water being very choppy caus ing one of the boats to fill and necessitating two races for the first heat.

During the ten years of its existence, the London School Board has provided school accommodation for 225,236 children, while its activity, instead of ruining the denominational schools as Was predicted, has induced those schools to raise, their accommodation from 252,259 to 2(i9,4(i0, Only IC'5 per cent, of tlio children receive instruction in specific subjects, the remainder, 83 5 per cent, being taught nieroly the three li's, and in tho case of (hose above Standard 1., a few simple fucts relating to geography and grammar. Dur ing tho past half-year the average cost of instruction to the ratepayers n-is been reduced from lih 7d to 18s 2d per child.

Tho Cathedral of St. Patrick's, Wyndham street, was fully attended yesterday, it beinj; the octavo Of the annunciation of tho Blessed Virgin, and fourth Sunday in Lent. A uiissa cantata was pcrformod at eleven o'clock, and tho choir, under tha direction of Miss fehanaghan, executed portions of Moznrt's Twelfth Mass, and particularly Uaydn's Credo, in a highly-creditable manner. llis liraco Archbishop Stains at tended at vespers, and delivored a touching and impressive discourso on tho Holy Eucharist, explaining Us meaning and im portance, exhorting tho congregation to fulfil tho necessary duties which the Sacra ment involved, especially at this Lenten term ot tin; Christian ycilr. The vesper chants wen; most effectively rendered.

A mooting of the Auckland branch of the Civil Engineers and Surveyors Society was held in the ollico of Mr \V. I). Campbell on Saturday last. Mr Krrington occupied the chair. Tlio minutes of tho previous meet ing having been read and conlinncd; it was resolved that tho proposals affecting the Government fees in Mr Deero'H second circular wero injudicious mid inimical lo tlio interests uf tlio Institute. It was further deciilod to notify the same to the central secretary, a doleguto to Wellington not beiug considered necessary at the present early stage of the proceedings. The proposed rules were left to the working committee to examine in detail and report upon at a com mittee mectiug to bo held on Saturday, 2nd of April. The name of Mr llickson was added to the working committee list

The estimated revenue of Fiji for 1881 is £8'.t,7-15. The estimated expenditure, £87,471, the principal items being £22,4(>f) for immigration (of labour). Tho Fiji " Arj,us" adds :—" This estimate- Joch not include anticipated expenditure at Suva, which is, we understand, to be defrayed from the Loan raised or expected to bo raised by Kir Arthur Gordon making Suva tho capital, but the cost of which will fall on the already overweighed taxpayers ul Fiji. This may be put down at about £23,000, and if ovciybody had his due, Sir Arthur Gordon should at least contribute personally half this sum."

The lire-alanni were Bounded shortly after noon yesterday in consequence of an outbreak of liro amongst the gorso in a large vacant paddock|iu Upper Queen street adjoining the residence of Culouul Haultain, or what is known us Mr J. l<. Kussd's property. Colonel liatthnin, his son, ami a uumbor of other persons assisted in keeping 'he llanies from spreading until the arrival of tho Fire liiigade under Superiiitondant Hughes, when they were quickly quenched. No damage was done, but n't ono time a clay hut occupied by a lishorman named Caroll, and a wooden hou*o were in considerable danger. Observing thi?, and surprised that no

attempt was made by tho occupants to save their household fjoods, Sergeant Martin ran acro.sp, and entering the hut, asked Carroll if he was aware that there was a lire in close proximity, "Oh, yes" he replied, "but if does conic here, it can only burn the roof oil',"

In n Miort but vigorous reply to a letter by Lord Carnarvon, published iv tho " Lon don News," Mr John Bright -ays :—" You condemn mo for attacks on the Sovereign, the aristocracy, and the landowora. 1 have defended tho Monarchy ; tho doteneo h littlo needed in this country and in this monarchy and in this reig'i. I havo warned tho aristocracy of tho danger 1 wished them to shun. As to landowners, I havo been one of the most prcminent of the supporters of a policy si necessary to the country and so wise for thorn that had it been obstinately resisted the great land owners of England and Scotland would long ago have been running for their lives, as some of the Irish landowners are reported to bs doing now."

A very serious acclcieut happened to a man named Davis, employed by Messrs T. and y. Morriu, on Friday nfternoon, Davis was working a ucw ami rather restive horse, and about noou had him in I lie yard in High-street attached to a spring cart. He had just started with the intention of leaving the yard, when the animal com menced to jump about and threw him out ot the cart. He fell between the cart-wheel and a largo barrel, sustaining soino very Bovern bruises on the back, arms, and legs, and it was thought at the time that his spine was broken. Dr Wine was sent for, and the man conveyed to his home, when examination showed the injuries to be of a very tevere nature, but not quite so bad a.* anticipated, lie will be confined to his bed for two or three week*. On Retting rid of his driver, the borsc continued his course striking several obstacles in the way uutil reaching Messrs Tonks and Co.'s yard, where he brought up very frightened, and with a very dilapidated trap behind him, the latter being rendered almost worthless.

Mr Hyndmann, a writer in the " Nine teenth Century," »ecs the dawn of revolution in the rapid spread of Communistic aspira tion. The danger he considers most imminent in Germany, where every man is " a disciplined soldier, an educated citizen, with the Moderate Liberals driven to America, and Prince Bismarck sitting on the safety-valve. France, Austria, and Italy .are also in ever-increasing danger. The condition of Europe favours the Communistic propaganda ; the Jows furnish it with leaders." Many people maintain that the persecution of the Jews, which now di«graces Germany, is far more founded on social than religious Grounds. Even in Great Britain and the United States, writes Mr Hyndmann, and still more in Victoria and flew Zealand, the essentially Commun ietic principle of State management is gaining ground on all tides. It is for Kngland " to lead tho way with safety in that great social re-orcanization, which in the work of the immediate future, to secure for all the same happiness and enjoyment of life which now belong to few."

Louise Michel is still tho goddess of the French Socialists, and denounces Gambetta as a second Marat, intimating her own readiness to act tho part of Charlotte Corday ; some one has characterised her as a saint wrong. She is now joined by Irinquct, the hero of tho second batch of returned Communards from New Caledonia. Blanqui's death cuts another link between our times and tho ideas of 1848. Great enthusiasm was arouecd by the speeches made on the occasion of his funeral at Pcrc la Chaise. More than 30,000 people followed the cortege ; Louise Michel and liiuquct hold forth, and Rrchcfort's name W3S shouted continually. It is curious how little depth all this enthusiasm has, how ever. The municipal elections occurred a few days after Blanqm's funeral, and not a single Socialist was elected. French people have now something to lose, and few people know better how to hold fast to thoir possessions.

The "Pall Mall" gives the following rdsum6 of Mr James F. Hogan's article on the "Coming Australian," in the " Via torian Review":—"May we hope he ex aggerated the downward tendencies of young Australia. The three maiu charac teristics of the native Australian appear to him to be : (1) An inordinate love of field sports; (2) A very decided disinclination to recognise the authority of parents and superiors; (3) And a grievous dislike to mental effort. Mr Hogau says that nine out of every ten native Australians spend all their leisure either in cricket or football. The insubordination of tho Australian "larrikin'1 lie attributes largely to the extent to which State education takes the place of parental training; and whatever its cause, there i 8 no doubt that the pro portion of juvenile crime in Victoria is abominably large. His evidence is lesi conclusive as to the dislike ho thinks lie discerns, to nil mental effort. He sums up his conclusion by paying that ' the coming inhabitant of the Southern continent will be peaceably disposed, and sportively in clined, rather selfish in conduct and secular in practice ; contented and easy-going, but non-intellectual and tasteless,' In other words, Mr Hogan thinks that the Austra lian of the future will sink to the level of the Sandwich blander."

The owner of the pocket-book containing I £23 in notes, and a cheque tor £140, can have the gamo on applying to Mr Partly, at the Police Station, giving particulars, etc.

It is a barbarous reality in civilized England that girls are still commonly en* ployed in carrying mud for brickinakcrs. A writer in tho London Telegraph gays that " tnre-legged to the knee many of them, and beplastcicd from head to foot with clay splashes, drudging harder than driven slaves ever yet drudged. Some of these girls carry as much as a hundred-weight uud-a-halt at a load, and continue tbat work at the rate of half-a-ton an hour for nine hours a day. Their earnings are twelve shillings a week." The writer justly con chulca :—" When ono considers that live tons for2s represent less than 4Jd per ton for self-loading and carrying, and recollects at the came time that a broad-backed six foot coal-heaver would grumble tremend ously were he asked to carry fifty sacks of coal—five tonß—a distance of forty or fifty yards In a singla diiy, it seems more than a iittle shameful that with all our vaunted tender regard for Our woriicn and children, such brute drudgery as hauling and.carrying wet clily should be1 still recognised an women's work." Who will talk of the hard ships in a colony after this?

Somo further particulars respecting tho proposed subventioned stoam line between France, Australia, and Now Culedoniawcro recently given in the Economisto Frangais. The bill has undergone examination by a Parliamentary commission, which has ap parently pronouncod in favour of Marseilles as the port of departure, which has griev ously disappointed tho people of Bordeaux. Tho Chumbcr of Commerce in that town has taken tho matter up, and urged tho claims of that port in a letter to the coin mission An Australian line from Marseilles would by way of tlio Suez Canal nnd would only connect with IWuuion by menus of a branch service, as in tho cuseof the presont Indo-Chinese lino. Forty-two days would be roquired for the passage to Australia. A Bordeaux line would go by tho Cape, and would not only hnve tho advantiißO of offer ing fuciliticK for developing tfronch trade with South Africa, but would call directly at Kdunion, and reach Australia in 38 days. It i« argued aIBO that the vessel* might touch at the Senegal, nnd enable tho MiMMigeries Maritimes to hhorten their i pusango to Brazil nnd the Hhor Plate. The Mcseagcries Maritime* Company, who are expected to obtain the new concession, have ollicoa at Bordeaux as well ni at Marseilles).

Mr J. V. I'honerlo writes mi tho subject of spuiiotiH teas and Ihe importance of providing proper menus of detecting and suppressing fraud, lie pays: " Hoth the public and the Government are interested in promoting tho increased consumption of pure tea.". Of all tho beverages in use, both in its soothing, refreshing, and cheer ing cjualition, as wull as invigorating and stimulating the system, we know of nono so rendily made, so easily procurablo, and mo cheap as the " cup Unit cheers, but not inebriates," and it is of tho very highest importance that tho public should bo ablo to get this pnro and unadulterated. Tho import duty on tea being about 20 per cent, ou its valuo, tho Government are certainly interested in promoting in every legitimate way its increased consumption by tho people. It would appear to a superficial observer that it mutters little to tho Government whether pure or impure tea comes into consumption. A little consideration will, I think, shew the fallacy of this. If adulterated teas to any largo amount were brought into consumption by"being offered to the public, it would have the ellect of nauseating their tasto and drive them to some other beverage, and th'j Government would eventually be a loser through the decreased consumption, lint there is a more important view of tlin Hiibject that this-ami tbnt is— It it rightt Is it honest? U it just? Is it moral ? for a Government to charge a duty on an adulterated article? Adulterated too, it may be, in mich a way as to prove injurious to the health of its subjects. It seems to me that common sense, common honesty, and a natural sonso of riL'ht would suy, certainly not. Upon whom then rests the responsibility of deciding ihe genuineness or spuriousnoss of the tea imported? When and where shall the test be applied ? Is it honest for a Government to allow merchants to import spurious tea, to receive a duty on such teat, and allow the merchants to dispose of this adulterated tea to retail dealers, to be by them sold out to the public-and then pounce down upon some small unfortunate tea dealer, through :m Inspector purchasing a quarter of a pouud ot tho rubbish—hav ing it analysed and prove its impurity, stamp tho man as a dishonest trader, through inadvertently selliug an adulter ated article Jn tho eyes of Heaven who is tho guiltier party? Need we answer! Mow our legislators at Home could be so obtuse as not to too tho immorality of such legislation is to mo incomprehensible. What h wanted, then, is a properly qualified Analyst, whose duty it should bo to examine all teas or other duty chargeable articles before allowed to come into cou« sumption. If any dealer were then found possessed of spurious tea, he could b^ fairly prosecuted. It may bo asked by Borne would-be economist where is the money to c >me from, to pay these public Analjsts? I answer, out of the Duty. If need be, charge another quarter per cent duty. Tho public will readily pay a trifle more for the certainty of knowing a genuine article is imported—if auch a certainty is attainable.

Every Friday—Remnant Day at P. J Somorfkld's, whon a'l Remnants will bo sold choar.

The No. 3 Company, A.X.8., will muster at tho drill-shed to-morrow ovening at half-past sevou, lo moke arrangeinont for thoir trip to tne Waikato at KaeUir, and dltoußa other matters of Importance. A large muster is oxpeoted on this occasion.

The annual meeting of the members of tho Yonntf Men's ChriitiMi ABBOclation will bo held to-morrow evonlng in tho lart?3 room, when the report ot last year's proceedings and tho financial statement will bo produced; after which tho election of 011100 bearers will bo keld.

We notico that, by request of to viheers of tho Volnntoer companies, a oondonsed lcßson on tho thooretioal principles of musKetry drill will bo given this ovenlni? (wo&ther permitting) to tho engineer Cadet'a Corps, by tho author of '■Target Test Matchos." Tho lossoa will bn Kivon at 7.30 P.m. in tho Drill shed, when it Is expocted that cadets will bo in attendance

EDEN COUNTY COUNCIL.

A meeting of tho Edeu County Council was held this forouoon in Mr Stodart'a oflico, Shortland-strcet. Present : Messrs T. T. Masefiold (in the chair), J. 11. Field, W. 11. Suiter, and J. J. Dignan.

Legality of Meeting.—Letters were received from Messrs Carton Ireland and Touks protesting against the meeting as illegal. They alleged that there had been no motion for adjournment at the last meet ing, and that it had lapsed.—The Chairman stated that uuder the powers couferred by clause 74, the secretary had convened a fresh meeting. Accounts.—Accounts to tho amount of £2G 5s wore passed for payment. Election op Chairman.—Mr Mase field then left the chair, which was taken by Mr Dignau. It was then unani mously agreed that Mr Mascficld should be elected Chairman for the ensuing term of office.

Division of Counts Funds.—This was tho next Item for consideration. The Chairman said he did not think there would be a very considerable amount to distribute, as the financial condition of the county would not permit of tho payment of tho subsidies being paid. They would, how ever, have license fees from several sourest". It was agreed.on tho motion of Mr Field, seconded by Mr Dignan, that all monies re ceived for tho year 1881, after deducting tlio expenses of the Council, bo divided amongst the Highway Boards in proportion to tho amount o£ rates paid by each.

Secretary's Salary,—The salary of the Secretary was fixed at tho same amount as last year, subject to similar conditions. Special Meeting.—The following re quisition from members of the Council was presented to tho Chairman :—" Sir : We, the undersigned members of tho Eden County Council, request thatyou will call a special meeting as early as convenient to consider the notices of motion of Cr. Suiter. 1. That the Council reduce tho number of representatives from Parnell Riding to one, and increase the number from Graf ton Riding to two. 2. To consider the advisability of requesting the Govern ment to repeal the Counties Act, 187G, aud any amendments thereto, aud cularge the Highway Districts of the colony, and grant more extended powers to tbe Highway Board. (3) To consider tho circular from the Manawatu County Council.

Circular.—A circular was read from the Manawatu County Council, asking the Eden County Council to cooperate in having influence brought to bear on the members rcprcsentint; the various districts in Par liament to compel the Government to assist the local bodies in opening up the country by subsidy land fund or endowment, as may be applicable to each special case.—lt was agreed that nothing could be douo in the matter, as the Act was not in operation in the County.

The meeting then terminnted,

Bread made from whole wheat soaked before being coarsely Rrouud is used in tho French army. Sea-water used in the knead ing is said to add flavour to the bread.

CABLEGRAMS.

[Reuteh's Telegrams.]

LAND LKAGUE IN ENGLAND.

LONDON, March 26. Mil Parnku, is now actively engaged in the formation of a Land Lcaguo in England, and is organising branches in various parts of the country through the medium of sympathisers with Irish Laud agitation. WHEAT, The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 2,230,000 quarters. KOUMANIA MADE A KINGDOM. UUCIIAItEST, March 2G. Tho two Houses of the Roumanian Par liamont—the Senate and Chamber of Deputies—have passed resolutions pro claiming tbe principality of Houmniim a kingdom. THE RETENTION OF KAN DAHAR. LONDON, March 25. In the House of Commons to-day the motion iii favour of the retention of the British force in Kandahar was again under discussion, and was linally rejected by a majority of 120. Iv the course of tho debate this evening, the Marquis of liar tington stated in his speech that a rupture of diplomatic relations between England and Russia would result if the Govern ment of tho latter country interfered with affairs in Afghanistan. ANOTIIUR uFFEIt TO GREECE. CONSTANTINOPLE, March 25. Negotiations bctweeu tbe Ambassadors of tho Powers and the Porte for tbe settle ment of tho Turko-Greek difliculty arc now virtually concluded. It hus transpired lhat tlio Porto has made a final offer to cede to Greece a greater extent of territory in Thessaly than was recently offered, but positively refused to surrender Epirus or the Island of" Crete, in addition to tho territory iv ThosHaly. The envoys of the Powers have accordingly referred the Porto's decision to their respective Governments for consideration.

CAPE OPINIONS ON THE TKANS VAAL SETTLEMENT.

UAPE TOWM, March 25,

Tho conditions of peace which have been arranged with the Boers are receiving much criticism at tlio hands of tho Press and tho public of Natal and this colony, and con siderable discontent has been c.xpress-cd with tho terms offered to tbe Boers by the British (iuvernmeut.

TERMINATION OF WOOL SALES, LONDON, March 25.

The wool pales terminated to-day. Tho closing catalogue comprised 2'JOO bales, and a better demand was shown for most des criptions. The total quantity sold during the Herica was 220,000 bales. 20,000 bale* have been held over for next scries.

Consols remain at par. Tho market rate of discount has been raised to 3 per cent., equal with the bauk rate. Sole leather, lOjd perlb.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Ho brief; for it m wltti woraa as with Bun beams: tho moro tlioy ure comionaod tho doepor thoy burn."—Southkit.

Jlouc of contention-Jawbone, Toffey, Hiiid th<i littlo boy, is frozen molasses.

Corn, no matter how fruitful it is, is only grown to have its cur.i pulled. Un seeing a hoiiHO whitewashed, a small boy of three asked—"Man, if you please, me you Bbavin« that konco ?" 1 lie young lady who caught a gciitlcmau's eyo i« requested to return it. " Like cures like," says the hoiiKcpathist. It would ba of more conaequejico to koow what cures dislike.

Mr Uronliy, Immigration Ofliccr, has inspected the building at present used as a female lunatic asylum with a view to adapt iug it for an Immigration Barracks. The Assessment Couit, Devonport, lai)sed on Saturday through tho absence of the Judge iv Wellington, There were, however, no appeals. 'Ihe llawca left Wellington yesterday evening with the Southern San Francisco mails, aod will arrive iv tho Mauukau to morrow.

■Scene on a country road : Harry (aged eight), reading from a printed bill on a gate poSt: _" ' Sermons will bo preached on Sunday next by the Kcv. Juuu Cuthbert, M.A.' Oh,Amy,faucy,Mr Cutlibcrt's mama is going to preach ; 1 didu't think women ever did 1"

A settler niiinod Thomas Ilutcbina was driving at tho Whau when his trap capsized and he was thrown heavily on the road and lay insensible. lie was brought into the Provincial Hospital. Mr Barrow, of the Whan, beat Mr Turk, of Mount Albert, by one point in the pigeon match at Poiut Chevr.licr on Satur day. Mr Turk is uot satisfied, and has issued another challenge.

The Kcv. J. Berry preached to a large congregation in Pitt-street yesterday, lie goes to a charge iv Neleou shortly. Infanticide prevails to such a horrible extent in the Solomau Islands that on Ngi, a large island, there are positively only about five native-born children on the inland. The women destroy their infants at the moment of their birth, burying them even before they breathe.

About £220,000 will be collected fiom property tax within the financial year, leaving about £25,000 to coma in. The tax has been paid with wonderful readi ness.

A little boy (aged four) was sleeping with his brother when his mother said, ■' Why, Tommy, you are lying right in the middle of the bed; what will poor Harry dot" " Well, mother," he replied, " Harry has got both sides." Miss Flora Sharon.daughter of one of Cali fornia's mining kings, haa been married at Belmont, her father's country place, near San Francisco, California, with great splen dour, to Sir Thoma3 George Former lies kctli, a wealthy English gentleman. The bride is in her eighteenth year.

Little Bessie S., five years old, having been rather sharply reproved by her mother for some misconduct, after a momeut's pauso said, "I should fink, mamma, fom tho way you act towards me, you was my step-mover.1' In the "Gentleman's Magazine," Mr B. A. Proctor furnishes an olaborato examina tion of that abominable nuisance, the Fiftoen puzzlo. It appears there an 20,922,789,550 combinations possible, and of these one-half, or 10,401,391,990, are win ning, nnd as many losing positions- Those who have not already lost their reason over the thing, may havo a fair chanco of doing so over Mr Praetor's paper.

English banks lose a largo sum per year by short-weight bullion. At a local branch of a great London bauking establishment there is paid away ofteu nearly as much as £100 per week on account of short-weight bullion. If this be tho loss at a single branch of one single bank, what must be tho total loss to tho banks throughout tho kingdom 1 And the Mints oven then lose by the dirt adhering to the short-weight coiuE which are cancelled.

ARCHERY.

The members of tho Recreation Club brought their aeries of weekly excursions to a clo3o on Saturday afternoon. About 40 ladies and gentlemen proceeded over to Vauxhall, aud on arriving there the great majority betook themselves at once to tho archery grouud in ordor to wituess or take part in the final match in tho prize competition. Tho leadiug contestants on the list woro so close to each other that tho greatest interest centred in their shooting, and speculation ran high as to tho probable result. Mr Edward Cooper had to fire through both fourth and fifth matches,and as he had held a good position at the end of tho third match it was confidently expected that he would plane himself, while Mr Bowring, Mr F. Shaw, and Mr Stcele were also looked upon as likely prize winners. Miss Cole was regarded as almost certain to tako a place on the ladies' prize list, but this anticipation wns not to bo realised. At the cud of the mutch it was found that Miss Gledhill had won the first lady's prize, Miss Mackay the second lajy's prize, and Miss Mackie the third lady's prize ; that Mr Edward Cooper had won (ho first gentleman's prize ; aud that Mr J. McLeod and Mr J. M. Geddis were a tie for second place, next to them being Mr Steele and Mr Bowring, also a tie. Mr McLeod and Mr Geddis decided the question of precedence by shooting oil at 40 and 60 yards, the result being in tavour of Mr McLeod who accordingly takes second prize, and Mr Geddis third prize. The ladies then en gaged in a consolation match for a special prize, the ranges being 30 and 40 yards. Miss Tait headed the list with a capital score, clo acly followed by Mrs Raynes, and

at a greater di«tonr.a hy Misses Slater, Jackson, and M. Kdmistuii. A match, Ladies v. Gentlemen, is now on the tapis, and will probably eventuate during the Easter holidays,

SPORTING.

THE following additional entries have boen | received for the Autumn Meeting :- J EASTER Handicap. — Rocket, Dan, King Quail, Sir George. Autumn Handicap. — Rocket, Dan, King Quail, Sir George. Wm. Percival, Secretary.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before K. U. Barstow, Esq., KM.), and Dr. Goldsbro', Justice of the Peace.) DRUNKENNESS. Henry White was lined ss, Mary Burtensuaw, 10*. and (Edmund Hanson 10a for this offence. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. William Knox was charged with behaving in a disorderly manner in a public street, at an early hour on Sunday morning. I'iisoucr pleaded the cdmmon cause, drink, and was lined 20s and costs, or the "theVandebinO mountaineer. Alfred Wilson, a respectable looking youth surrendered his bail arid appeared in answer to a charge or stealing a goat on the 16th of July last, value £2, the property of Charles P. O'Hanlon. Mr Laishley appeared for defendant, and pleaded not guilty. , Mr Pardy represented the police, and opened the case. , , Charles P. O'Hanlon, licensee of the Qneen's Hotel, Newton, deposed to coming to Auckland from Wangamu, about ten months ago. He brought the little animal with him. Had had the goat fourycais. It was a kid when it came into his possession, lie went away on the 14th of June for a short time. During his absence the coat was lost. On St. Patrick's Day one of his sons was going to the Domain, and saw the goat on the Grafton Road. On return ing, his son said, " Father, I've seen our little Nannie." He immediately went and saw the goat, which ho at once recognised as his property. Cross-examined by Mr Latshley. Charles O'Hanlon, son of the preceding witness, aged 13, deposed that while his father was iv the Waikato the goat was lost. He saw it again on the 17th March by the rcaidence of the Key. G. Bond, in his way to the Domain. To His Worship : The goat was kept untied in the yard. It had escaped once or twice. Knew the goat by certain marks and loss of hair in places. William O'Hanloii corroborated. Jano Wilson, wife of John Wilson, de posed that her Bon brought home the goat about 11 months ago, and said it was pre sented to him by a gentleman. Subse quently »he sold the goat to the ltev. Mr Bond. Her son went out to lly his kite by the Domain, and within five minutes he returned with the goat. To the Court: Had the goat, running at lar^c, until within the last fortnight. To Mr Pardy : Told the neighbour* about the goat. She did not think of telling the police. Lived in one of Mr Rout's houses near Barrack Hill. Detective Breonan arrested the lad, and told him the charge. He replied that while at play, a man passed and asked him if he would like to have the little goat. He said, "yea please,'1 and the man gave him the'goat which he took to his mother. Maiy Kenner, of Victoria Quadrant, deposed that Mrs Wilson had the goat in her possession for nine months. To Mr Laishley: Did not know the O'flanlons. Mr O'Hanlon was recalled and said he was living iv Grey-street when the goat was lost. Tho Kcv. Geo. Bond was present, but his Worship thought the evidence was not Rullicicnt to convict the youth of stealing the goat, nor could he say that the goat was the animal that Mr O'Hanlon lost.

The case was dismissed

DMOBKYINU A FOREMAN

Andrew Fernandez was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act by causing un necessary delay in giving admittance to Constable Foreman at the Britomart Hotel on the morning of Sunday, the 20tb. in stant. Mr S. Hesketh appeared in defence, and asked for« remand, as .he was not prepared with tho defence.

As Mr Pardy offered no objection, the hearing was remanded until to-morrow.

what's your little g^me?

John McCoiiDOchie was charged with trespassing in pursuit of game on tbo 17th innt., at the Western Springs, the property of the Muuicipal Council of the city. Piisoner, a young man, pleaded guilty, but was not aware that he was doing wrong. He simply fired at some ducks. His Worship said defendaut had no right to Bhoot even rabbits on another person's land.

Prisoner expressed his regret. Was not aware of his error unlit he was questioned as to his " little game," and informed that he was trcspassiug. The Court imposed a fine of 20s, costs 9s.

PAN MURE RACES.

(CONCLUDED.)

Judge :W, J. Marks, Ksq. Stewards: Messrs l\ Corrigan, Josh. Finnerty, J. Donolly, Dun. McDonald. £<. Maher, R. Jlenzies, A. Lootnb. Starter: K. Mcnzies. Handicapper: W. Pei cival. Clerk of Scales: A. S. Thompson. Clerk of Courso: J. Donally. Socretary :A. Loomb.

In our last pigcougramme from the race course on Saturday afternoon, we referred to the fact that ugly rumours ■were afloat regarding the runuing of Golden Crown in the Panmure Handicap. Unfortunately the trutli of these were verilied by subsequent facts. A disgraceful scene occurred at the conclusion of the race in question, the jockey being assailed by an excited crowd with charges of "dark riding," "swindling," and "loguety." Golden Crown had been a hot favourite, the odds beirjg about five to one. He was heavily backed, but shortly before the race came off suspicions got abroad that he was being " stiffened." A peculiar change in the bettiug con lirined the opinion that something was wrong, and one gentleman made an offer to place £100 to £10 on. hirr if allowed , to select hiii own jockey, but this - was ; refused. The matter was brought before the stewards at a nicotine; held on Saturday evening, wheo it was decided that Magician take tho first money, and Flora Becond, and that Golden Crown be disqualified out of the race, on account of dark riding, in the opinion of the stewards. Also, that all bets on tho event be declared off." The matter will most likely be brought before tho A.K. ' C. A protest was entered by the owner ot Flora against the stake being given to Magician, it being alleged that the rider of the latterhs,d forcedthe former oft'the course. The protest was disallowed by the stewards. Panmobk Handicap.—Of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 5 eovs ont of state?. Distance, 2 milos. Thorpe's Magician, Sst 71b 1 Byer's Goldeu Crown, 9st 21b ■ ■ 2 McDonald's Flora, 7st 71b 3 Rumours that "dark riding" would be attempted in the case of Golden Crown, wcro froely circulated, and considerable interest was, therefore, taken in it. A fairly good start was cll'ected, and Magician quickly took the lead, followed by Flora, Golden Crown being last. At tho back of the course, Golden Crown, being let out, assumed first place, but immediately after wards he collided with a post, which was knocked down by his shoulder. Magician and Flora went ahead, and it appeared to the spectators that the Crown was beiug pulled. At the corner on the last round, Magician would not turn, and ran some distance off the course followed by Flora. Golden Crown continued aloue, but after proceeding nearly 100 yards, he was pulled up into a walk, until Magician had passed him. He then started off again, and the crowd expressed their disapprobation by hooting and hissing. Magician led during the remainder of the distance, aud won with about two lengths to spate. The conclusion of tho race was the signal for the commencement of a most ex citing but disgraceful scene. The public closed round the horse, and it was feared that the jockey—Byers, a son of the owner —would have been roughly handed. This was, however, prevented by Sergeant Clark. Charges of "roguery" and "swindling" were shouted out, and violence to those con cerned in the pulling ol the hone was anti cipated. They, however, succeeded in leav ing the course, the crowd following them some distance.

Ladies' Puhsk.—Of 8 eovs; second horeo, 1 soy from stakes. For local horses, Welter weight for ago. Distance, lmilo. Donally's Mountain Deer, 12st lib ... 1 McDounldVAke Ako, list Sib 2 Burns' Hit or Miss, 12sfc lib 3 Lioomb's Pacilic, 9st 71b 0 Mountain Deer led all the way, and won by a length. Paciiic fell, and rolled over his rider (Howe), but the latter was uot hurt. Handicap Hurdle lUCE.-Of 12 soys; se-ond horae to receive 2 soya out of stakes Distance, 2 mile?, over 8 flights of hurdles 3ft (iiu high. Thorp's b g Magician, list 1 Mcttee's eh g Governor Bob, Hat ... 2 Murphy's eh ni Secret, lOst ... ... 3 ■ Tapanui was leading at the first hurdle, and Secret at the second, Governor Bob being close behind. On the run home, Goodman took Magician through his opponents very nicely, winning by two .lengths. *

DEATH OF AN ALBERTLAND SETTLER.

♦ (BY TELEOKAPII, OWN CORRESPONDENT.) PORT ALBERT, this day. Thomas Cook, settler of Tauhoa, wag found dead yesterday on the road. An inquest takes place to-morrow.

TIKI NEWS.

o- . (BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.) COROMANDEL, this day. The rich yield obtained from Wells' specimens has led to several prospecting parties goiiy out this morning, ibei search baa commenced in the creek i which Boyd and Blairs' battery is situated The proprietors of the latter battery have given notice that they will ciirt and crush quartz from Blackmore's and adjoining claims for the low prico of eighteen ahilijm! per tou inclusive. ° Blackmore's specimen stone will probably be exhibited during the week in tor E. Wayte's window, Queen streeti

WRECK OF THE WHALER AT AWANUI.

(BY TELEQEAPH, OWN CORK£SFOHDJBJt T .)

MOHQOKUI, this day. The American whaling barque Janug which went on the rocks at Awanui Heads' is a total wreck. She was 12 months out from New Bedford with 300 barrels of oil. The vessel is lying on her beam ends with G feet of water in her hold at low water and rising with the tide. The masts have been cut away, and the crew are at work discharging cargo. The whale oil cannot be got out. There is nothing insured

THE STAMP FRAUDS.

[BY TELEGRAPH.— PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

NAPIER, this day. At the Magistrate's Court, Wm, Mitchael Downs was charged with illegally removing stamps from certain papers and remanded until Friday for the purpose of bringing up an important witness from Christchurch.

DISTRICT COURT.-This day.

(Before His Honor Judge Fcnton.) UNDEFENDED CASE.

Richard K. Davis v. Arthur V. Field; claim £33 17s 7d on a promissory note.

There was no appearance by or for tho defendant, and judgment was therefore given for the plaintiff with costs.

ADJOURNED CASES,

John R. Randerson v. James Carnell; Thos. Ellison v. Adam Elliott; Jamea Niccol v. Archibald Cochrane; John Lamb v. Benjamin Bern; G. W. Owen and Co, y, Edward Bariley. The Court then roae.

CRICKET MATCHES.

The annual cricket match between T. and S. Morriu'a C.C. and E. Porter and Cob, C.C. came off in the Domain Cricket Ground on Saturday, both teams having gone ia for a lot of practice of late. Good play was shown throughout the game. Tho most noteworthy batsman was 6. Swanson, of T. and S. Morria'a club, who shoved form equal to the play of very many first eleven men ia our best clubs, his forward play and driving being very clean ond neat Mr Hornsby was frequently applauded for his fieldiug at point, one •ot the catches made by this gentleman being really a grand one, in fact, it was considered second only to the catch made by Aluinford (the Auckland Captain) in the match by the Australian Eleven, when he got rid of Boyle. Most people who came to witness the match were disappointed in not seeiDg tho manly form of Mr S. Morrin, who has on former occasions distinguished himself with the willow. He was unavoidably absent, as was Mr Alfred Porter also. Several of E. Porter and Co.'s team showed some good fielding, Messrs Mogine aud Allan Webb being worthy of special men. tion. The Artillery Band were in attend ance. A spacious marquee was erected on the ground, and luncheon provided for tbo contestants. A fashionable assemblage of ladies were present, wearing the colours of whichever Bide their husbands of the present or future happened to belong. The Umpires were Messrs A. E. Wliitaker and J. slumford. The match was won by Messrs T. and S. Morrin's Club.

The return match Devonport v. Otahuhu Second Eleven was played last Saturday, and resulted in an easy victory for the former. The following are the scores:— Devouport: G. Wynyard, 37 ;J. M. Sibbin, 10 ; H. Wynyard,' 7 ; G. Reid, 1; <J. Siruins, 1; A. G. Fraser, not out 22; D. McLean, 4 ; C. White, 10 ; F. Bartley, 11; G. Colgan, 12; Niccol, 4. Extras, 16; tatal, 135. Utahuhu Second Eleven: D. Waters, 7 ; Ryan, 3 ; Beavan, 0; Little, 1 ; M. Gee, 2; F. Waters, 0 ; J. Ryan, not out, 0; Day, 0; Lockhart, 0; King, 0; Mhitmore, 0. Extras, 3; total, 16. Second Innings: D. Waters, not out, 19; J. Ryan, 1 ; R. Ryan, 0 ; Beavan, 4 ; Day, 0; Lock hart, not out, 5; total for four wickets, 29.

A match was played on Surry Hill's ground last Saturday between the Wbau Union and Alpba Cricket Clubs, resulting in a victory for the Alpha's by 1 innings and 9 runs. Kilpattiok, Cutle, and Cooper, for the Alpha's, bowled well. Jackson played in good style for his 20. Whau Union : Ist. innings, 38 ; |2nd innings, 17 j total, 55. Alpha : Ist. innings; total, 64

Civil Service v. Otahuhu C.C.— This mutch was played in tha Domain ground on Saturday, resulting in a victory for Otahuhu by 26 runs. Otahuhu: N. Porch, 0; W. Porch, 14 :C. Bowden, 19; F. Porch, 5; W. Martin, 7; W. C. Martin, 4; A. Martin, 7; Veitch, 0; T. Ball, 0 ; Firzpatrick, 1; H. Gould, 1; extras, 5 : Total, 63. Civil Service :-l«t and 2nd innings : Ivcns, 3, 13 ; Mitford, 1, 0 ; Swanson, 2,16 ; Irvine, 0,10; William son, 1; flamlin, 19. 4 ; Canadan, 0, 2; Thomas, 3, 0; McKellar, 5; ureatbatch, 1; Lurasden, 0; Extras, 4 : Total, 84.

THE ROTHSCHILDS.

The Rothschilds have been attracting no Jit* tie attention to themselves here in Paris by the announcement of the extension of the act of partnership, which expired on September 30th of last year to 1905. The Paris branch of the famous family is quite large. The Dowager Baroness Rothschild, who lives in the family mansion in the Bus Laffitte, had live children—Baroness Alphonse, who is at this date head of the family : Baron Solomon, who died a Jong time ago ; Baron Gustave, Baron Kdmond and the Baroness Nathaniel Rothschild. The venerable dowager is a veritable foun tain of charity. She gives away hundreds of thousands of francs every year. In the summer she lives in a splendid country house at Boulogne, where apartments for each ot her sons and daughters are kept con stantly in order. Baron and Baroness Alphonse Rothschild live inthe old mansion in the Kuo St. Florentine, where Tallyrand once resided. They are gay, and are ex tremely fond of society, and are seen every where in the monde ; the Baroness is one of the most accomplished equestriennes who frequent the Bois de Boulogne. Her husband is an enthusiastic patron of the turf. He has stables at Meantrif and Chan tilly, and lavishes millions on them. Solo mon Rothschild was a delicately-minded man, fond of conversation, books, pictures, and society. His widow has a daughter who will, it is said, be the richest heiress in the Paris family. Baron Gustave is the enly one who has married outside the family. One of the sons of the late Nathaniel Rothschild has just purchased the splendid mansion of ,Coimt Toistol, iv the avenue de Friendland, and another, named Arthur, spends his life in collecting books. It is said that no one else in France, except the Duke d'Aumale possesses uuch inestimable treasures of rare editions and luxurious binding as this young Rothshild. One of the latest additions to the delegates to Paris of this phenomenally rich family is Baron Adolphe Kothschild of Naples, who has closed out his business and retired with the serenity of conscience promoted by the knowledge of the possession of a fortune of 180,000,000 francs. He may b3 seen now and then in the Bois, lolling negligently in the blue carriage, which is one of the peculiarities of the house. Ho is a great collector, and will spend hundreds of thousands of francs upon any trifle which he happens to con sider he must have. There is but one Catholic in the family, and that is the young Duchess of Gammont, who it will be re membered was the daughter ot the Baron Kothschild of Frankfort-on-tho Main, one of the richest members of the family.

Gold has beeu discovered at Waimate, near Timaru,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR ' MONoAtf. MARCH 28.



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