SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

mm* w ati"b J Thta Kvonlnct, 5.0 HIOH WATERS To . moirow M ' ornlnK 5.29 BUNBKT.-Thla Kvoninn, 1.50 BUNKISK.—To-Morrow Morning, 7.3 MOON'S AQK.-New Moon, 28th, 11.15 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Fingal, s.s., N orris, from Mercury Bay Morion, echoonor, Queen, from Kussoll Albion, s.s , Anderson, from Whangnrel G*barfoidh, barque, MclCenzie, from Newcastle Fanny Thornton, ketch, Pulman, from Lyttelton

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Glonolß, s.b., Farqnhar, for Tauranßn Ovalau, schooner, Bezor, for Rarotonga Kriomhilda, sohooner, Bathurat, !or Whangaroa

TO-DAY. Loon Doo, barquo, Black, for London

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Peru, early Sydney-Te Anau, 31st; Zealand!*, 30tH Melbourne via south—Albion, Thursday 2Gth. Taranaki and South-Hawoa, Monday Russell and Northern ports—lona, Monday "VVhangarei and' Mangapai—Argyle, Tuesday and Friday Tanranga—Ulonelg, Tuesday and Thursday Mangawai- Firgal, Thursday Mercury Bay—Fingal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Ze&landla, P.M. s.s., from San Francisco,

Monday, 30th Haloiono, (J.N,M.S.), from London; to eail

March 4 Itjiksia, ship, from London Ashmoro, iihip, from London Loch Doon. barquo (L.H.U.V.), from London; to sail Maroh 2 Avona. tmrqno (VV.Q.J.N.J, from London;

sailed February 3 Oriont, barrjuo (tt.C.J.N), from Now York; sailed February 11 Coronilla, bajqao (K.13.V.Q.), from London ;

sailed Feb. 15 Eapoculador, barque, from Newcastle Anne Milbank, barque, from Newcastle Chile, barque, from London; loading Dunkeld, barquo, from London; loading Camille, brig, from Now York; sailed April 2 Thomas and Henry, brig, from Dunodin via Kaipara Ethel, brig, from Adelaide Vision, brig, from Melbourne, Bailed April 19 Bannockburn, brigantine, from Timaru Orwell, brigantine, from the Islands Myrtle, brigantine, from Friendly Islands Kthel, brigantine, from Dunedin Kyno, brlgantino, from Rotumah Flirt, brigantine. from Samoa Oceola, brigantino, from New York Enterprise, brigantine, from Timarn Defiance, brigantino, from Lyttolton Clansman, brigantine. from N"owcaatlo Anthons. brigantino, from Lyttelton Rhoderlck Dhn, brigantine, from Punedin Ada C. Owen, brigantine from Mauritiua Caledonia, schooner, from Samoa Mazeppa, schooner, from Rarotonga Agnes Donald, schooner, from Karotonga Coronet, schooner, from Aitutakl Clydo, schooner, from Lyttelton Gael, schooner, from Levuka Torea, schooner, from Lyttelton Winifred, schooner, from Now Hebrides Tavinni, schooner, from Taviuni Atotehau, schooner, from Itarotonga Belle Brandon, Bchooner, from Samoa Norval, schooner, from Norfolk Island Atlantic, sohnoner, from Napior Taurr.nga, achoonur, from Duncdin Kato McGrexor, schooner, from Lyttolton Onward, sohoonor, from Lyttelton lionu, schooner, from JDunedin Sissy, schooner, from Suva Meg Morrllcs, schooner, from Soloman Inlands Norval, schooner, from Noumea Coronet, schooner, from tho Islands Caledonia, schooner, from Apia Falrlle, schooner, from Oamaru

IMPORTS.

Per Cabarfeidh, from Newcastlo-55i tons coal.

Par Fanny Thornton, from Lyttelton-910 sacks potatoes.

EXPORTS.

Per Columbia, for Napier-50 tons drain pipes,

Per Hero, for Greymouth—l2 bags oysters, 1 case. For Hokitika—l rocking horse, 20 cases oranges. For Melbourne—23 saoks gum.

Por Australia for Honolulu—lso sacks and 100 gnnnie9 potatoes, 25 boxes applos, 20 coils lash ings, 50 bags oats. For San Francisco—3l bales fungus, 3 packages sundries.

Inwards Coastwisb.—Leo, from Russell, with 52 tons coal; Rangatira, from Barrier, with 50 tons firewood: Perseverance, from Waiheke, with 250 bushela shingles.

Outwards CoASTWisn.-Dolphin, for Wai heke; Rantcatira, for Omaha; Perseverance, for Sandspit.

The s.s. Albion took in 300 tons Karuo coal at Whangarei yesterday.

The barque Locb Dee sailed for London at an early hour this morning.

The schooner Columbia cleared at the Customs to-day for Napier, with 90 tons drain pipes.

The s.a. Hero left for Greymouth, Hokitika, Newcastle, and Melbourne, at 6 o'olock last evening. Passengers: Miss Taylor, Messrs Poppleton, J. Mercer, and Whiteland.

The barque Cab3rfeidth arrived from New castle this afternoon, the left this port on May Bth with Northerly winds, which continued till rounding North Cape on2lst at 11 am. Thence till arrival Southerly winds. The Caberfeidth brings a cargo of coal and 3 passengers.

The ketch Fanny Thornton arrived from Lyttelton this afternoon. Captain Pulman P'porls leavlog Lyttelton on Fiiday evening, the 13th instant, with light breeze from S.W., which carried us about 25 miles north. The wind then came from N.E. and lasted until the 18th when off Flat Point. Thence to the East Cape southerly winds. On tho 23rd wind came from the S. and carried us to Ked Mercuries, Thence to port variable airs and calms.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Gpey Kiveb, N.H—Notice is given by the Marine Department, Wellington, that the white light now exhibited on the north side of the entrance to the Grey River will, on May 2 next, be removed to the Bouth side, and from that date until the sth ot the same month (inclusive) will be shown from a temporary flagstaff. After the sth it will bo exhibited from the new flagstaff which is beinu erected on the south side of the south training wall, near the river mouth.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Lalla Rookh, s.s., Robinson, from Raglan

DEPARTURES.

Penguin, s.s,, Malcolm, for the South

IMPORTS.

Per Lalla Rookh, from Raglan :—8 cases bacon. 13 bales flax, 5 bales tow, 56 pigs, 1 sack seed, 2 cases effects, 1 case ironmongery, 3 pack ages, 5 tons limestone, and 20 tons building stone.

EXPORTS.

Per Penguin, for New Plymonth :—3 rolU mat ting, 12 boxes candles, 1 crate, 3 hhds ale, 3 cases beer. For Nelson :—1 case stationery, 2 packages. For Picton:—l bale paper, 2 coses, 8!8 pieces timber. For Wellington :— 4 packagea. For Wanganui :—1 package. ForLyttleton :—1 pack age. Port Chalmers:—l sack oysters.

The s.s. Lalla Bookh arrived about 9 o'clock this morning from Kaglan with two passengers. She proceedß to Waitara at 8 a.m. to-morrow.

The s.s. Penguin left again for Southern Ports at 4.30 p.m. yesterday, with the following pas sengers:—Mr and Mrs Gorrio, Mr and Mrs Minchin, Mr and Mrs Brindiey, Mrs and Mlsb Richmond, Sergeants Webb and Stunner, Messrs Wright and Reimenschneider.

The steamers Oreti and Rowena should arrive from Waitara early to-morrow morning. The former leaves again at 3 pm. for Wellington calling at intermediate ports.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Port Chalmers, yesterday. Arrived: Te Anan, from Melbourne; Sailed Hawea for northern ports.

Wait aba, this day, Sailed: Rowena for Onehurjga.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, Wednesday,

Mr Gabriel Lewis held a trade sale of ladies' and gentlemen's boots, shoes, and slippers, of various descriptions, to day, athia store. Nearly all the lines were sold at fair prices. Mr R, Arthur held a sale of fruits, jams, &c, at hie Mart t»day. Apples (various) brought is (id to lls 3d per case; pears, Cs to 9s 9d : oranges, 8s to 8s 3d; mandarins, 7a 6d; pine apples, Ga per doz; and jams, 6s 3d per doz. Messrsß, Tonks & Co. sold 800 sacks of, Fijian maize to-day, at a fair figure.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.-

This Day. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Thursday, 20th instant. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern ports, and Australian Colonies, nor Albion, at 9 a.m. For Waiwera, To Kapa, Craigieburn, and Warkworth, por Koso Cosoy, at 10 a.in. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 10.30 a.ra. For Taranaki, Wangatui, and South per Oreti, ni 1 p.m. For Mangawai, per Fingnl, at i p.m. For Tauranga, Ohincmutu, and Opotikl, per Ulenolg, t.t i p.m.

, . KnittAY, 27th instant. ForWfuJiefoand Cbrotnandol, por Coromandol, at 12.31) p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garel, and Tangihua, por Argyle, at 1 p.m.

For Aufltraiian Colonies por Zoalandia immodi atoly after her arrival from Honolulu

Saturday, 28th instant,

For Suva, Lovuka, Tonga, and Samoa, per Southern Cross, at 3 p.m. S. B. BIdS, Chiof. Postmaßter. Chief Post-offlce. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

May 25th, 1881. Theatre Royal—" Ingomar, tho Barbarian," 8 p.m. Albert Hall—Waxwork Exhibition, 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Newmarkot Hall—Mr Rhodes' Evening Con cort, 8 p.m. Temporanca Hall--Androw's Dancing Claes, S p.m.

Mount Hden Sohoolroom—Mooting oC Rosi donta interested in tho Prevention o£ public house in tho district, 7.30 p.m. Mount Kdon Baptist Sohool-room—Kntortain mont, 7 30 p.m.

Death.

HAWKINS.-On May 21th, William Hawkins, aged CO years. The funeral will lpavo tho Provincial Hospi tal to-morrow, at 2 33 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1881.

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

We hereby certify the issue of the Auckland Evening Star Jor the week ending Mai/ 21sl, 1881, to have been as tinder: — Monday, May 1G 6,481 Tuesday, „ 17 6,336 Wednesday „ IS 6,432 Thursday, „ 19 6,436 Friday, „ 20 6,418 Saturday, „ 21 6,439

Total issue for week ... 38,542 OKORGK FRASKR) Public Account } ants and T. LEIGH WHITE > City Auditors.

The Key. Samuel Edger in a lettor puD lished last evening raised his voice against the anti-Chinese agitation. Mr Edger usually succeeds in making out a very fair case for any side which he takes up, but we cannot help thinking that his letter on the present occasion is singularly weak. It would, perhaps, hardly be fair to take tbe letter as setting forth reasons why Chinese should be addraittcd indiscriminately into this colony, for except inferen tially, no argument is offered in favour of Chinese labour, the writer confining himself mainly to first setting up certaiu propositions which he assumes to be those relied upon by the anti-Chinese advocates, and then as indus triously applying himself to the work of knocking over the structure of reasoning which he has himself raised. Mr Edger tells us that he has not heard any argument against the Chintse iinuiignuiou, except such as rest on class or race prejudice, or seliishncsj arisiug from the fear of the labouring classes with whom the Chinese will come into competition. This we take to be the general ground occupied by the writer; lest, however, we should have mis stated his position in any degree, we would

request our readers to re-peruse the letter, The view of the Chinese invasion which Mr Edger has chosen to fasten upon those who advocate restrictive laws is a miserably shallow one, and if we should grant his pre mises hia objections might be unassailable. Such a view could, however, only be adopted by a very superficial thinker upon the subject, and one having little practical experience of Chinese labour iv those coun-

tries where it has had free play. The antipathy to tue Chinese lies far deeper than any of those surface developments of it which Mr Kdger attacks, and which may iv some of their forms be fair marks for the rev. gentleman's resentment. Mr Edger will, we think, concede this position—that the existence of all communities, of all law, and of all national unity and vitality, depends upon tbe individual responsibility of every person within the country to each other.and to the common Government. From the admission of this fundamental principle will follow another : True national greatness and perfection will be achieved in exact proportion to the measure in which the principle already laid down is recognised and obeyed by the people. Aud just as they fall away from it through degraded habits, or low civilisation, will the country sink in the scale of nations. Now let us apply thesa fundamental prin ciples to the Chinese. The China man comes to a country with no inten tion of contributing to its national strength. He recognises no obligation to bis neighbours or the Government; he is bound by no ties; even his bones after death begrudges to the soil of the country he hasinvaded. Like the grasshopper he seeks only what he can consume. Then look at the disease and demoralisation which hfi carries in his train. We glance at the plainly-written records of Little Bourke street in Melbourne or the Chinese quarter of San Francisco, and we are horrified by a physical and moral leprosy which we dare only hint at in these columns. His liveli-

hood is made in large measure iv great cities by trade in the infamies of gambling houses, and hells of which the pure-minded cannot think without a shudder. The con ditions under which a Chinaman travels, lives, and wtrks, without domestic ties, is suggestive enough of what, in the ordinary course of Nature, must and docs follow. Moreover the statistics of countries where Chinese have gathered in large numbersprove that these people, who own no allegiance to the country and its Govern ment and contribute little to its revenue, very largely swell the criminal and charit able expenses of the community. Their exclu sion on this ground alone would be as war rantable as the closing of our doors against tho sittings of English and French gaols and poor houses, or small-pox hospitals. Even taking the Chiuaman in his most favourable aspect—that of a docile, indus trious labourer, what is tho tendency of his work and toleration by the community —a tendency as inexorable as the laws of poli tical economy? Destitute of domestic res ponsibilities, paying few taxes, herding together like pigs, these people are a menace to our national life and habits. Inevitably must the English labourer abandon his cottage lite, his national practices, and descend in the scale of civilisation to the lower level of his heathen compotU tor or he must leave the country. The cry, therefore, against the Chinese is one springing from the very instinct of self preservation and appealing to our higher sensibilities for the preservation of the peasant virtues from a moral degrada tion.

We say that racial prejudices will in no way account for the prevalent antipathy to the Chinese. In the United States every race but this has found a footing and a welcome, though pouring upon its shores in tens of thousands ; but against this plague, this moral pest, the people have risen in absolute rebellion.

We cannot understand the light value in which Mr Edger holds the objection resting upon the low civilization of the Chinese. Ho is uo avowed advocate of legislative restriction upon personal freedom in the liquor traffic, and why ? Because he says it means social and moral death. The responsibility of the Government for the preservation of a high standard of morality,

and the right of the peoplo to exert their power in the name direction form the basis of tUe claim to "Local Option."' And yet in respect to Chinese Mr Edgcr asks : "Butcveu granting theirinferiorityin civili zation, how does this justify the suppression business?" Ia there no analogy? Between the two demoralizing tendencies—drink and the Mongolian, we hold drink to be tho lesser. Mr Edger may think otherwise ; but if he grants the right of a majority of the people to view Chineso immigration as a morally deteriorating agent, to he consis tent, he must also concede the equity of their demand for its suppression, by legisla tion. Tho equity of transportation or expatriation has never been seriously questioned as a right which a com munity may exerciso in self-defence against native bora offenders and disturbers; it can much less be denied iv its enforce ment against peoplo who will not conform to national laws and customs, and who will exert a demoralising iuiluence ou the national life.

The argument on tho groutid of low civilization was very vigorously stated by nn able writer reviewing a recent anti-Chinese meeting in Sydney, and with this extract we shall close a rather too lengthy article : "The antipathy which is being manifested to the Mongolian is not a racial prejudice : it is the detestation which the heirs of the highest civilization must feel for life of the incalculably coarser kind. This feeling is not opposed to religion. It may exist to gether with the divinest justice audcharity. It may be fearleasy maintained that Chrix tiiinity sanctions nil separations of peoples which are prompted by tlie desire to con serve morals and manners. 'Jheiemay be ignoble elements in this uuti-Ohineso senti ment, but, speaking broadly, it is not a sentiment that we ought to lit! ashamed of. It would rather bo a matter for unspeakable shame if this community wci-Q to coutompluto a possible Hood of Chineso without alarm or protestation, because such apathy would indicate that wo had in wardly, if not outwardly, ceased to value - in other words, practically surrendered— our priceless heritage of civilization. We havo no objection to foreign immigrants a? such. Separations of lau«uago aro only temporary obstacles to union. Tho United States have absorbed people of every Euio peau nationality, without ondangerlng the country's highest interests ; but thoy could not absorb Asiuus with similar im punity. Absolutely froe immigration is on impracticable doctriuo; tho line has to be drawn somewhere; and tho general feeling iv these British colonies is that it must be drawn at barbarians. Tho objection of our hand-working population to Chinese competition is not so Miallow and scllish m it is sometimes thought to be. Our Graf ton correspondent says ho is informed that ouo tin-mine proprietor liuh onga|<od no less than 1000 ot tnc now Mon golian arrivals at tho rate of six pence per week and 71hs. rice per day. This may not be accurate information. A China man is not likely to remain long content with one shilling per day in New South Wales, and he Lt a .surpris ing auiiiinl if ho can digest 7ba. rice per day. lint if these ligures arc approximately true, it is clear at a glance that a European workman could only live on tho same wages by becoming a barbarian. The more a man nets for his toil of hand oi brain, the larger does his share of attainable civilization become. A well-paid indus trial class may fail to appreciate its privi leges, but that would bo no justification for a policy which lr.ul tho utl'oct of removing tlioso priveleges."

Messrs Fraser auu Wnito, City Auditors and Public Accountants, certify that the issue of the EVKNMO STAK lust week was 35.542.

A football match was played at Oiiclmuga yesterday between the Parnell 2nd lifteeu and the UnehungUj and resulted in an easy victory for the former.

The business of St. Andrew's Mntiial Improvement Association to-morrow (Thurs day) evening will comprise a discussion on Mr C. J. Smyth's motion to give practical result to decisions in co-operation with kindred societies. The remainder of the evening will be devoted to readings from popular authors.

Piofessor and Madame Haselmayer, the celebrated conjurors aud prestidigitatours, arrived yesterday by the Penguin fr.nn the South, aud will commence a short season at the Lome-street Hall to-morrow evening. The Piofessor lias been here before, and the local reputation which ho acquired on that occasion has not died out. lie is bure to do good " business.'1

To the Editor : Sir, —While tho Gover nors of the Kducation Board are con templating the erection of a college in the Domain, will you peimit me to oiler a sug gestion through your columns, viz., to enter into negotiation with the Government to obtain tho present Government House and grounds, which could bo utilized at once, and have the advantage of being in a good central position. The proceeds would go a long way towards building another and much more fitting Government tloilsn on the rise in the Domain,—Yours, &c, 13. E.

Englishmen may buy such titles as M.D., but they have not yet come to selling aud buying titles of nobility. It lias been gravely proposed in tho French Chamber, however, to legalise this practice, The proposer, M. Joubcrt, would charge 10,000 franca a-ycar for the title of duke, 5,000 for that of marquis, and so on in a descending scale, finishing with 2,000 francs a-ycar for the use of the particle de. He thinka there arc Frenchmen enough who love titles to pay the State 100,000,000 francs a-ytar for the right of sporting them.

A loyal gathering of friends and sup porters of the Primitive Methodist Church

took place lust evening in the schoolroom, in aid of the parsonage furnishing fund the new minuter being a married man. An ample tea was provided, and the follow ing ladies were most assiduous in their atten-

tions to their friends and visitors. Mcs damesßooth, Chambers (2) Mayuard, Moore, Percy, Weeks, and Whitcombe, The tables were well spread with dainties of various descriptions. The repast being over and appetites satisfied, Mr Treuworth occupied the chair and delivered a brief but interesting address. The .subsequent speakers were, Rev, Joseph Long, Thomas Hodgson, James Guy, and Messrs James, Coupland and Thomas Booth. Tho choir under the direction of Mr Booth, con tributed several hymns and anthems, Mr Parker accompanying on the harmonium. The meeting closed in the usual way.

The "simoom " or poison wind of Arabia, is a serious affair to the traveller caught iv it. The centre of the column of wind is com posed of a poisonous gas, to breathe which is death. Round this centre there eddy violent gusts of heated and impregnated air, like that of a furnace. It approaches slow ly, amid the whir) of air currents that pre. cedes it for some distance. During its presence the only chance of preserving life is found in covering the face with a cloth, and lying prone on the sand, inhaling what little pure air may he found next the earth. Mea.iwhile the fceliDg of the chest is that of su/focalion, and that in tho limbs as if molten iron was being poured over them. Camels instinctively bury their nozzles in the sand, but horses do not possess the same praeservatory instincts, and often porish in consequence.

Enterprise of a more legitimate kind is also occasionally evinced in odd ways. When the Prince of Wales visited Niagara, the " New York Herald " had pre-arranged all the telegraphic wires, so thai; that paper might have a monopoly of the intelligence for that day. But it ao happened that Hi* Koyal Highness was some lioura behind time, and this threw the " Herald " staff somewhat out ot their calculations. Mr House, their chief reporter on the spot, wired to the editor :—" What is to be done to keep the wires in onr hands ?" " Tele graph the Book of Genesis," was Mr .Bennett's reply. It was done—at a cost of seven hundred dollars-and still the Prince was not come. " What now " again wired Mr House, " Book of Kevelation," replied Mr Bennett. This was instantly begun; but happily, in the course of its trans mission the Prince arrived, and the " Herald's " triumph was secured.

The annual dinner of tho Victoria KiQcs took place last overling at the United Ser vice_ Hotel, Captain Mahou being in the chair and Lieutenant .Skinner in the vice chair. Abcut 35 sat down to the spread, which was of a very appotising character. After the usual courses had been served the royal and patriotic toasts customary upon such occasions were given from the chair and duly honoured. Then followed the other_ toasts, viz. : " Tho Mayor and Cor poration," proposed by the Chairman and responded to by Councillors Waddell and Thompson; " The Mayor Commanding the District," proposed by the Vice-Chairman ; "Tho Victoria Company," proposed by Captain Anderson, of the Engineers, and responded to by Captaiu Mahon; "The Other Local Corps," proposed by Sub- Licutennant Seine, and responded to by Captains Anderson (Engineer Co), Dignan (Hobson Co), Payne (Artillery) and Birnie (Scottish. Co). "Major Derrom," proposed by the Chairman and responded to by Major Derrom. " The Ladies," " The Press," and "The Host," were all toasted. The remainder of the evening was given over to conviviality, Bongs being con tributed by Serjeants Bloxsomo and Taylor, Corporal Baker, Vol Doran and others.

We have to acknowledge receipt from Mrs Coombes of £1 for Mrs Drumuiond; also, £1 for Mra Hcdley.

A concert of a special nature will be given by the St. Matthew's choir on next Tuesday week ia the St. James' Hall. Mr Joseph Brown will couduct. Mr Slater will accompany and Mr Gooch will sing. The programme ia of a unique nature, and the affair is anticipated to be a groat success.

Mr Grilliu, the United States Consul, has received a letter from Washington acknow ledging receipt of the petition of (he Cham ber of Commerce, Duaediu, praying [for a reduction of duty on New Zealand wool, and stating that the petition will be laid before the Congressional committee.

Yesterday, being the people's holiday in honour of the Queen, the waxworks exhi bition in tho Albert Hall, was visited by hundreds, who appeared to take special interest in the wax figures arranged in the hall and Kelly room. This exhibition will bo opened again this evening and during the week.

Hetuni of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the week ending Saturday, May 21st, 1881. Remained last return, 107; admittedßiuce, 13; discharged, 19; died, 5; remaining, 90; males, 74; female.", 22. Arrangomeut of cases: zy imotic, 20; constitutional, 10; local, 32; 'developmental, 19; violent, 15. Five deuths occurred, viz.: M.C, aged 20 years, female, ou 17th mat., of typhoid fever; E.AV., agod 45 years, female, on 18th inst., of cancer; J.M., aged 26' years, male, on |l!)lh ir.st., of phthisis pulmonalis; J.P., 'nyed 22 years, male, on 20th inst., of heart disease; 11.W., aged 14 year?, female, on 21st inst., of disease of brain.

The writer of " Eutre Nous" in tho " Waikato Times," who is assumed to lie an authority an the peerage gels oil'the following:— Tho directors of the Old

Woman in Wyndhani-strect dearly Jove a Lord ! Accordingly in the issue of Tuesday last, under the heading "Tho Dotached Squadron." and among tho names of ollicers, I (md the following :—" liucclmnte, 16" guns, iSsc., &c, Captain tho Might Honourable Lord Chariot) T, M. 1), Scott."

. . . No Jennies nllow nio to enlighten your ignorance. . . . Lord Charlos Scott is Lord Charles Scott pure mid simple; being tho fourth son of tho Duko oi liueelough and so designated Lord merely '' by courtesy." l'eeis and members of 1L M. Privy Council alone, Jeames, are ".Right Honourable."

A letter was sent to Mr Gladstone just before his accidont asking him, as First Lord of the Treasury, to receive a deputa tion from the Sunday Society with reference to the extra funds required by the Trustees of the British Museum, to cuablo them, in the exorcise of their prerogative, to open tho Museum ou Sunday, The following i» mi analysis of the signatures : Members of the Legislature, 39 j Baronets and Knights, 25; Mayors of provincial towns, 67 ; Fc'llowh of tho Itoyul Society, 112; clorjiy, men, '2S2'; Follows of tho Koyul College of Physicians, 70; Kellows of tho Geological Kocioty, 284; Members of tho Koyal Academy of ArUt, 23; exhibitors at the Lloyal Academy in. 1880, 323; Fellows of the Statistical, Society, IGS ; members of tho Koyal Institute of British Architects, 162; member;: of tho Librury Association of tho United Kingdom, 77; members of other learned eociotios, &c, f>2(i—Total number of signatures, 2,145. These were collected in ono week.

Among the many pleasure-seekera at the North Shore yosterday wero the pupils ot St. Patrick's Boys' School, also some of tho lioys attending tho other Catholic schools of the city under the supervision of Mr Kogau. On arriving at I)evonport, they proceeded to iVIr Eilsoii's paddock, kindly lent for the occasion by that gentleman, and there engaged with much zest in sundry amusements such as cricket, fuct b:ill, foot-racing, etc. . At I o'clock they adjourned for refreshments, of which ample supply had beou provided, and, after the meal, they resumed their sports with school-boy vigour, and continued thorn until G p.m., when fruit was distributed. The winners in the principal races wero as follow :—Foot-racing- Ist race, 500 yards : W, Kobinson, 1; W. Lane, 2; Si. K. Soiythc, 3. Secoud race, 400 yards :G, Keegan, 1; E. Kelly, 2; P. O'Donuol), 3. Third racp, 300 yards :J. Browne, 1; T. Thornton, 2; W. Lonerean, 3. Three legged race: John Parker and Thomas Lonergau, 1. At the conclusion they gave three hearty cheers fur the gentleman who ho kindly entertained them, ami returned to Auckland well pleased with their day's amusement

A few days ago the rooms of the Dillcttauti Club, in Argyle-street, London, were thrown open for an exhibition of .specimens of a now development of photographic art to be known as colour photography. The invitation was so widely accepted, upwards of a thousaud people assembling in the rooms, that some difficulty was placed in the way of an earnest inquirer after a new thing. But it was in the end possible to pet near the specimens ranged along the walls, and the inspection fully repaid tno endeavour. What the new process aims; at, and, judg ing from the portraits in view, perfectly ac complishes, is to reproduce by the action of the huh the tints in the faco or dress of the sitter. How this is dono in not disclosed by the inventor, nor is it the particular busi ness of the sitter. It seems sufficient that a result is produced equal perhaps in it« certainty, aud in its artistic effecte superior to hand-painting of photography, at ono third the cost. The genial features of Mr Toole weieprominent among the specimen portraits exhibited, and alike in fidelity or portraiture, and in the alternate raggedness and richness of attire ellected by the come dian, the merits of the pictures were enthu siastically admitted. These portraits were the most noticed, because the bost known. But in each was recognised the justice oi the claim that the general effect closely re-embles paintings on ivory, the depth, richness, variety, aud harmony of colour being exquisitely and fully reproduced.

A sensational incident occurred recently on the train from Dubbo to Sydney. In a second-class carriage were about a score of passengers, including some of the members of the Austrian band; and shortly after Bowenfels had beon passed Hcrr Khur noticed smoke issuing from undor one of tho seat?. Considerable alarm was caused. The carriage was soon filled with smoke. Several members of the party climbed out through tho window and on to the roof of the c irringc, where they commenced shout ing at the top of their voices to the driver. One mao, named Alfred Burgess, fell off in i the attempt to climb on to the roof, and was afterwards picked up unconscious; another, more sinful, managed to got out and mount the roof with a portmanteau and cloak in his hand. Matters began to be very critical by this time, and the shouts ot those on top were redoubled. It was not till they had spent about twenty minutes in this way, however, that they were noticed by the driver, and the train stopped. Moon while those left inside were half suffocated with the smoke, one lady having fainted and all' being terribly alauned. As soon as the train was stopped the passengers were transferred to ano slier carriage, and tho firo was put out. It was discovered that a hole had been burned in the floor. Burgess was a blacksmith resident at Bathurst. He was conveyed to Sydney Infirmary, and died next day. —Sydney News.

: The members of the Auckland Working Men's Friendly Aid Socioty, which has been in existence nine years, held their first soiree last evening in tho Oddtollows' Hall, Parnell. A good toa was provided to the satisfaction of all present by Mr Cowau, the district confectioner, and sub sequently an interesting programme was submitted, The hall was full, and, inde pendently of the presence of Sergeant Jackson, gond order prevailed. Mr K. Burgess presided, and in the absence of the secretary, who was unwell, read the report and financial statement. In his address the chairman gave an interesting sketch of the rise and progress of the Socioty, which was Btartod in a small way in May, 1872, in the Acwmarket Primitive Methodist Chapel. The Socioty had been very useful in its unobtrusive course in affording relief to members in sickness, viz., £1 per week, for the small weekly contribution of 2a 6d, At present the Society numbered 57 mem bers, others were awaiting admission. Tho receipts for the past year amounted to £86 13s 8(1; expenditure, £56 17s : leaving a credit balanco of £29 16s Bd. During tho year they had only one death- a member's wife, £5. The members were generally healthy, and great care was taken in selec tions. He wished it to be understood that this Society was not confined to Parnell, but to Auckland and the suburbs generally, and that it was governed by a chairman, secretary, treasurer, five directors, a financial committee, consisting of six mem bers, and a,visitin»*committee of three. The report and balance-sheet having been ad opted, the entertainment was commenced, including two songs by Mr Wm. Tremain, " Ah Never Deem," and " Home ia Homo," Miss Tremain playing the accompaniment; Miss Powell sang very effectively, "Ke member or Forget;" Miss Hollingsword performed a pianoforte selection ; Mr Little wood, who had promised two songs, was unable to attend. Mr Blackmail gave two readings, "William's Gingham1' and the "Little Boy of Somerset" (original.) The proceedings throughout were pleasant and agreeable, closing with several dances, Mr Chailes Powell acting as M,C,

Mr Thomas Wells Marsh left yesterday by the P.M.b.s. mail steamer with several others ot Auckland for the Salt Lake City, where we understand Mr Marsh intends to spend his last years among the Mormons. J

John Davis, of Wakefield-street, hawker, finished up his individual part of yesterday's festivities by smashing the window of Mr W. W. Kobinson, tobacconist, Queen street.

The committee ot the Working Men's Club desire to thank Mr Maokechnie for the donation of two valuable volumes upon chess.

The promised lecture by Dr. Wallis upon " Local Option, with Compensation to Publicans," is fixed for Friday evening, in the Temperance Hall, and will doubtless attract a large audience of all classes of persons interested directly or indirectly in tho Liquor Question. <

Tho registrar of Ihe Supreme Court Bat in banco this morning and granted orders of discharge from bankruptcy to two debtors, viz., William Whito and E.Ecottcr, no oppo sition being offered fu either cases. Scotter applied in person and Whito through his solicitor (Mr K. Browning.

i The operation performed by Dr Phils6n some time ago upon Mr J. Macfarlane, of Hokinuga, for the purpose ot removing a tumour in his nock, has been most success ful, the patient having almost completely recovered.

Only one case of typhoid fever was received into tho Hoppihl last week. There is, however, a great deal of scarlatina or scarlet fever prevalent iv the city and suburbs, and numbers of childien have been sent away from the district schools ou this account.

"Light" and " Fair Play " write attack, ing tho modern pulpit, tho latter being especially severe upon the action of the clergy with rcferenco to tho National school system ; and " J.V." sends a long letter in niißwer to the remarks of "V." on the Church of England. None of the letters, however, raise any now point of importance, and they must, therefore, fiive way to other subjects which aro pressing upon public attention.

Iv another column wo publish tho report of tho annual meeting of the Colonial lu surauco Company hold in Wellington. As there are many shareholders in Auckland the report will no doubt be read with satis faction, disclosing, as it does, the steady and prolitablo development of tho com pany's business.

At the Theatre ltoynl the other evening, the boys in the pit were unusually boisterous in tln'ir acclamations, and were disposed to be rathor noisy, notwithstand ing the alarming fact that a policeman of somewhat aldermitnic proportions was abroad. There was considerable wit. too, mixed in the cat-callings ; and when Mr A. ttudy, the leader of tho orchestra, tappet I briskly on his music-rack, a little urchin caused some nmiibcmcut by squeaking out "Comoiu."

A man named Stanaway, who has been in the hospital for Home lime .sull'eriug from a broken arm, has recently hud to undergo a painful operation, rendered necessary by the discovery that the two cuds of the bono had not been well enough set to ensure their junction. An incision had therefore to be made on either side of the flesh, and the ouds of tho bono cut off for tho purposo of superinducing inflammation, so that they miiy be united together a|iain. The opera, tiou was successfully performed,, and the patient is now doing well.

Tlw installation of officers of tho Have lock J uvenilo Good Templars wns performed last evening in the Alexandra-street school room by Brother D. Goldic, assisted by. Krother Lye ; with the following result :— Hrother D. Anderson, W. C.T. ; Sister Kiclinrdson, V.T. ; Sister Cobley, W.S ; Hrother W. Heath, F.S. ; Brother F. Leonard, W.T. ; Sister E, Anderson, W.O. ; Sister S. Heath, W.M ; Brother C Murray, DM. ; Brother J. Gribble, J-.G. ; Hrother D. James, O.G. ; Sister S. Froudc, I'.C.T. This lodgo is well-sustained, and in a nourishing state, chiefly through the presidency of Mr 1). Goldie, who takes a deep and unwearied interest in the physi cal, moral, and religious welfare of the young people of the lodge.

The No. 3 Company Band held their concert and ball last evening in the Lome street Hull, which was a complete success in poiut of merit, and fully attended, A number of bongs—mostly encored—were sung by Messrs Campbell, Williams, Mar gett.s, mid Miiccabo, which were all received with enthusiasm. The now song by John Howe was heartily accepted, and " Gur raid's Labour Soug " (in character) created quito ii j storm of applause, tomo of the audience apparently believing that the singec Imil borrowed the orator's hat und coat. Messrs Mcttam aud Hare performed several delineations of uegio life, with success. Mr F. Urabazon, the ventrilo quist, gave a series of illustrations of the mystic art. Miss M. Marriott won well merited applause by her sweet songs. Mr Cullimoro was jthc pianist of the ovening. Dancing commenced at eleven o'clock, and and was kept up with spirit through tho night.

A reported case of black-mailing is re ported in the " Waikato Times" :—"Two men who arrived in Waikato a few dajs ago from Napier, overland, report a rather unusual occurrence. They state that when beUvccu llotorua and VVaotu -the exact locality they are naturally unable to deter mine—they lost their track and presently Cams upon a native settlement, the denizens whereof bailed them up. marched them into a whare aud proceeded to levy blackmail. The men were searched, and their money and other valuables confiscated, one of them only saving his Oddfellows' sasb, which he carried with him, with the greatest difficulty. No reason was given tor their conduct by tho natives, who, after the plundering, appeared to relax their vigilance, so that towards oarly morning, after a twelve hours' imprisonment in the whare, the victims managed to make good their escape. Wo give the story as it was told, but wo are inclined ourselves to accept it with a certain degree of caution. It is a most unusual thing to find Maoris actiug in a manner described above, unless it bo that some political motive lies at the bottom of their conduct, and oven then they are not known to be theftuously iucliued."

The advent of burglars in tho colony is thus accounted for in an Otago paper in connection with a housebreaking exploit there : About dusk on Thursday evening last the residence of Mr G. A. Chalmers, Queen-street, Duncdin, was entered by a tiiief or tlnoves, and sovon diamond rings of the total value of £140 ctelen from a dressing table in one of tho bedrooms. The evening was ruther oppressive, and the window had been left open to air tho room thus affording easy access to tho house. It is conjectured that the robbery may have been the work of professionals from Home. The Melbourne Exhibition has been the means of attracting a large number of professional ladies and gentlemen from London and other large centres, skilled, iv the use of pick and centre-bit, who, having made a voyage to the Antipodes to see tho lions of Melbourne and Sydney, aro now combining businoss with pleasure and pick ing up. any little unconsidcrcd trifles that may fall iv their way and help to pay their , expenses en route. Of course, Now Zea land being, comparatively speaking, so close to Australia, it is hardly likely that tho aforesaid ladies and gentlemen will pass us altogether by, and tho Exhibition having now closed, wo mr.y expect to bo favoured with thfiir visits at any time. Householders should, therefore, be very careful in looking after their promises, and also in locking up the spoons.

Christchurch, like Auckland, has long had in operation the earth closet system, and complaints have ariseu about the cost liness of the night service. A committee of the Council was appointed to investigate the matter, and they reported that th«y had ascertained that there were about 3800 pans in the city, which required to be removedataweekly costof £4200 perannum. They further explained the method which would have to be adopted in order to have that money collected, and they pointed out the enormous waite of labour which the system involved. They, therefore, re commended that the present expensive and cumbersome plan should be abandoned, and in place of it, that the Couucil should undertake the work themselves, levying a rate of ljd in the £ to meet a portion of the cost, the balance to be paid out of the general rate. The Committee were of opinion that the Council could do the work for less than £2500. Tho proposed rate would realise £1350, and receipts from pro perties not rated would bring the amount up to £1500. The £1000 deficiency they recom mend should be paid out of the general rates. The Council adopted the recommendation, and submitted it to the ratepayers and we now learn by telegram that the authority for the special rate has been given at the poll taken for tho purpose The advantages ot tho new system iv favour of the ratepayers are thus shewn :—Under the old system it costs 26s per annum to havo only one pan removed weekly. Under the new plan pro perties valued at £12 per anum will only Imy Is Gil; thono valued ut £20 will have to contribute 3s 6d ; those valued at £30 will pay 3a 9d ; and so on,

Mr John Chilman, a Waikato school master, is still in the Hospital. It will be 1 remembered that about a month ago, what appeared to be cancer was removed from his jaw. It was believed that ho had lecovercd, but the part affected swelled up to a cou aiderable size. The opinion ot the Hospital officials is that the bone is deceased. Another operation will probably be per formed on MrChilman.

To the Editor: Sir,—Do allow me, as one mite in the community, to thank Mr Edgar for his clear and proper letter of tbe 24th May. Those who' have always esteemed Sir George Grey STipe'rnr to a system of mere quirking yolicy-mo'ngering above the catch of the lick-spittler aud the noisy all selfish crew that can only boo 1 boo ! what they don't want to understand, will anxiously look for his reply—a reply as clear as the question. Indeed they have almost a right to demand it.—Yours, &c, B.C.G.P.

Mr Waldie, who was injured by an acci dent at Mr JGwington's office last week, is getting on very well in the Hospital. His right arm is badly bruised, and ho also sustained a contusion on the head. Singu larly enough, he did not know where tie was until Monday last. He has no remem brance of having fallen down the stairs, and, in tact, repudiates the idea of his 'having done so. He cannot explain how the accident occurred, and although circum ißtnrices that happened prior to the time of the unfortunate occurrence are fresh in his momory, nothing Hubsequent to the time he closed the ollice can be recalled. Con sidering that he was reached an advanced agb, he is progressing very satisfactorily towards recovery.

Mr H. H. Smith exhibited a number of panoramic views in St. James' Hall last evening, New Zealand scenery, including Uotomahana whito and pitik terraces, and Whangarei fa)ln were amongst the pictures. l Jhotos of Sir Bartle Frere, Lord Uhclma ford, Cctowayo, and H. H. Smith were also shown. There were also a number of comic views, which appcarod to alford a consider able amount of amusement to the younger portion of the audience. The entertain ment was both interesting and amusing. In drawing for (lie prize-oven the lot fell to Mrs Smith. Mr Smith, however, decided to draw it over again and then Mrs Smith's mother got it. Not being satisfied wiih this, Mr Smith again had the prize com potcd for, and Mr B. Hill then won it. Mr Smith, by request, will re-delivoe the lecture in tho same place on Thursday night.

To the Editor : Sir,—There is much truth in " Mechanic's " letter in yours of the 16th inst., but "Good wine needs no bush"; also, "It is daugerous to attempt proving too much," as say tho lawyers. I think that of the millioim now living in London not ono can bo found who could truly tell of his own knowledge what London drainage was exactly 70 years ago. But history tells tales of devastating plagues before the great liro took place, uud there are plenty now living in London who call tell of the tuns of thousands carried oil' by the cholera—in one small parisli thou- Hands died from drinking water (as " Mechanic " says) " from their own well* by preference"—water, perhaps perfectly filtered clear, but poisoned by coming through n burying-ground.—l am, &c, Mechanic No. 2.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Uufuru Wd. Hull, Esii., J.P.) XUKOWXHa A MA/f OUT OF A UAILWAY CitiatiAUK. .Ngaiiuo Thomson, a. uutivo, was brought up charged witli Unowiug Jumos KotigoiM out ut v r.uiway truiu ucut Papiuoiloi station >i:.->uruiiy. i.euiauded uulil to-morrow morning fur iho production of the necessary witnesses.

'i'lie puniculura of this caae appear iv another purt of tho pro«uut issue oi the SXAII.

Thin was all tho business,

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS, -This Day.

(lioforo Messrs Wm. Hull (Chairman), 11. Brett, aad D, Hean, justices ot the Peace.) LOYAL TIPPLERS. Four persona were subjected to the usual liuc for beiug druuk on Her Majesty*, birthday. DELIRIUM THKMKNS. Edward (native) uSh-hawkcr, of Chancery Lave, was suffering from delirium trcmens tlirough excessive driukiug, but as he had recovered, was allowed his liberty for ss. POLLY BUKKE'S BXCURSIOX. This irrepressible female was found in an incapable coudition on the railway platform at Newmarket, and entrusted to the care of Sergeant Jackson. The old woman made a long apology, and was fined 5s and costs. PADDY AND THE AXE. Patrick Murphy was charged with steal ing an axe, value 3s, the property of some person unknown. On the application of Mr Pardy, the case was remanded until the morning. FUGITIVES AND THIEVES. Thomas and John Kcox were charged with absconding from the Industrial School and stealing a sheet of zinc, on the 18th iust,, the property of Thomas Fitzgerald. Thomas Kuox pleaded not guilty, and John Knox said he removed it with the in tention of getting something to eat.

Mr Pardy made a statement touching the career of the youngsters. As the boys had frequently been con victed of petty theft, the Court ordered them to gaol for 14 days, and to bo once whipped. STEALING BANANAS. A lad named Doyle, was charged with taking two bananas from the wharf, and pleaded guilty. Mr Pardy said these larccncie3 were very frequent, but as the lad's parents were respectable people, aud the boy's liist offence, ho would not press the charge. The Court then gave the prisoner a few words of good advice, and his discharge. O'BRIEN'S LANGUAGE. George O'Brien, described aa a general dealer in glassware, trinkets, and old clothes, was charged v/ith using in decent language in Queen-street, on tho 3rd last. O'Brien did not appear. George Goldie, Sanitary Inspector, de posed to the language iv the information which was very bad aud totally unfit for publication. 'I o the Court: He had chorgod the man witli selling goods in the street by auction without a license. This caused him to make use of tho filthy language. Constable McClellan proved that he duly served the summons upon defendant. Fined 40s and costs, or seven days' in Mount Eden gaol.

OBSTRUCTION. Wm. Morris was charged with obstructing a carriage road by placing a quantity of cum thereon, on the 4th inst.

i Defendant pleaded guilty with an ox ■ planation. , Mr Pardy detailed the circumstances. , Fined Is and costs. UNSTAMPED MEASURE. I John Gardner was charged with a breach ■ of tho Weights and Measures Act, by having in his possession an unstamped half-pint i measure. ! Defendant pleaded guilty, but was not . aware of tho consequences of having such a , measure, Fined 10a and costs. A LIVELY ATFKENTIOE, John Walsh was charged under the Mas ter and Apprentice Act of 1865 with dis obedience to his master, Win, Garrett, boot maker, of Wakefield-street. Defendant did not appear, and it was shown that ho had not been served with the summons. FIRING UP. Ellen Prldmore was charged with using insulting language towards Phcobe Sessale ; also with breaking a window. Mrs Pridemore said she was only guilty of using part of the language. Mr Sessale said he really know nothing ot the matter. Phcabe Sessale deposed that defnedant called at her house and asked for her hus j band. She replied that he was not there. She thon wanted a cup of tea. She gave it; also defendant's daughter, and .'allowed her to sleep in the house, because she said she had ueither food nor lodging. She was not afraid. Mrs Pridmoro used very offensivo language towards her. To the Court: She sheltered the girl at her desire. Ellen Stancliffe deposed to hearing Mrs Pridmore use bad language. Mr Pridmore was called, but know noth ing of the row. Was aware of his daugh ter's absence, but did not object to hor being at complainant's house. Ho believed they were respectable people. Tho Court said that fortunately for defen dant Mrs Sessale had said she was not afraid of her, and did not thiulc that she, Pridmore, would annoy her again; this charge would therefore be dismissed. Defendant pleaded guilty to the charge of breaking the window, but the pane was only worth Gd.

James Matthew Loslo, cab-driver, said the damage was 2s according to Messrs Hoi hind and Butler's scale of charges. The Court ordered defeudant to prison for 24 hours.

This closod tho busiuo se,

CABLEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Keutek's Telegrams.]

LONDON, May 23. Among the names of gentlemen recently created Companions of the Order of bt. Michael and St. George is that of Mr fet. A. Duncan, Collector of Customs, Sydney. HONUUKS TO COLONISTS. LONUONMayI2. Her Majesty the Queen has conferredl the honour of knighthood upon the Hon. 0. ■ Lilley, Chief Justice of Queensland ; the i Hon. James Prenderga-t, Chief Justice of! New Zealand; Mr John Oorry, Chief Justice of Fiji; the Grand Cross of St. \ Michael andSt George is conferred upon bir j Arthur Kennedy, Governor of Queensland, Sir F. D Cell, Agent-General for New Zea land, the lion, A. H. W. Aimer, Colonial Secrotary of Queensland, arc created Com manders, and the Hon. Mr Eraser, Sur veyor-General, South Australia, as a com panion of the same order. DUKE OF ALBANY. LONDON, May 23. Fiince Leopold has been created Duke of Albany.

THE HUSH QUESTION.

LONDON, May 23.

Thomas Brennan, the secretary of the Laud League, mercantile clerk, Dublin, has been anested upon a warrant issued by the Viceroy under the provisions of the Coercion Act. The various amendments which have already been put down against the clauses of the Irish Laud Laws liill for considera tion in committee in the House of Com mons, occupy forty-two pagea of the notice paper.

AYUB KUAN'S MOVEMENTS,

CALCUTTA, May 23.

Intelligeuce has been received from Afghanistan that Ayub Khan has openly announced his intention of seizing Kandahar, It is, however, reported that such a movement on his part will meet with. general resistance from the in habitants of the city aud surrounding dis tricts. Amir Abdur Raham is making active preparations for the struggle.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON, May 23,

Consols aro unchanged at 102j. New Zealand securities are without quotable change. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, is 48s. Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 33s (3d. New Zealand wheat, 445. Australian tallow : beef, 34s Gd ; best mutton, 36a Gd. IJcst Australian leather, lid.

SYDNEY, Wednesday. Arrival : Union Company's steamshi Ara'tfuta from Kusiell, on Monday.

LAYC'OuK MATS HUSH.

A fculling match took place yesterday at Grufton, on the Clarence iUvcr between Laycock and liush. The former led throughout the race and won by half-a lengtii.

RACING,

ADELAIDE, May 24.

At the Adelaide Queen's Birthday Meet ing the race for the Adelaide St. Leger 0. lOOaovs. was won to-day by Progress.

Camballo has been scratched for al engagements.

AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

WE append in a simple tabulated form the agricultural statistics of the Counties of Kuwhia, Italian, Waipa, Waikato, and the Borough of Hamilton for the present year :— No. Acres County. Holdings. under crop. Raglan and Kawhia 13G (107> 15.U58J (24,387) Wilkßto .. .. 2UB (193) 49,761 (31,750) Hamilton (Borough) 68 258 Waipa.. _ .. 330 (367) 63,013(65,089) The figures enclosed within parentheses are (be totals for last year. In order to| indicate the nature of the crops, we subjoin a table of tho number of acres laid down in each couuty in wheat, oats, grass, etc.:— "County. '81. '80. '81. '80.1 '81. '80. '81. '80. Kawhia.. 12a 03 2SJ 251 USI7J 23185 2231 185 Waikato.. 2»3i 35i 1151} 1293 IIS2IJ 283133151 287 Wftipa ..|3lot Hi 1287 i HUe 18719 69112781j 63a

THEATRE ROYAL.

HOLIDAY PKOIiKAMME,

The performance at the Theatre last even ing wa9 liberally patronised by the public, and the programme appeared to meet with i great favour. "Dead or Alive," a drama of considerable strength by the late Tom Taylor, was the openiog piece, Herr Band nuinu sustaining iv it the role of Henri de Mauricrme (a French colonel), and Miss Beaudot that of Melanie (his daughter). The incidents of the play, which are con nected with Napoleon's European campaign, are of a very sensational character, and the plot is skilfully worked out to a highly effective dduouement. De Mauricnne is supposed to have fallen at the battle of Aus terlitz, and his widow therefore weds a former lover the Due de Laval (Mr Cathcart). Meanwhile the displaced husband, although perfectly save, has been incarcerated iv a lunatic asylum, and only obtains his release after a period of IS years. He makes his way back to his relatives, is spurned as an imposter, and Laval destroys the proofs of his identity, but at the last moment dupli cates of them are found and justice done, The acting of the whole of the principals was spirited and the audience gave frequent and cordial expression to their approval. Herr Bandmanu's comedietta, "Tom's Lie ven»e," was the afterpiece. " Ingomar " will be presented to-night. It is a standard play and should "draw " well.

MINING NEWS.

Kuhanui Hill Unitkd.—Belfast: Iv this section there is no improvement, nor have I been able to pick up the lode seaward of the clay band.—Kelly's : I am driving west ward on the Beach level on a large and likely lode, which I think is the Duke's. This is lull of likely mineral, but shows no gold.—Charlston : The lode between the Belfast ana Pearce's ground has been some what broken up, but is again making sulid ; 110 gold aeeii.—Junction : Our sur face veins are shaping better than usual. I have already about 301bs of good, specimens and have found an entirely new vein, which is also showing good specimen?. Gold : The sale note for company's gold is as follows :—339 ozs;i3 dwts 50s Sd, £S6O 9s Od, Tributers: None of our men are getting any sensational gold.—J. W. Walkkb.

Hopeful.—-I have extended the drive on thccroplode 10 ft for the week, making total distance for the fortnight 17 feet. I have not come up to the junction, but there is more water coming through the reef which leads me to think that at any breaking down it may bo come upon. I am driving eastward on No 2 leader. Obtained 21 lbs. good picked stouc worth over J oz. to the lb. There is a fair show of gold in the face. Besides the main leader in the drive I am carrying two small stringers, in which 1 have secu some nice colours of gold— E, Hoknk, May 23, 1881.

New Golden Crown. —Footwali leader on battery level: The drive has been ex tended to Manukau boundary aud leading stopes started. The- leader here averages from 12iu to 18in in thickness, being pay able. This leader is also being worked from the intermediate level, where it aver aged about the same in thickness. Duriug the week from 30lbs to 401bs of picked stono has been saved during the week. Herivul's Leader: The stopes here still continue to yiald a fair supply of payable quartz, aud picked stone is frequently coruiug to baud. The drive has also been extended 15 feet along the course of leader. To the east of ', cross-cut the leader is becoming more defined and 'the country improving. Forty Feet Level (on No. 1 main reef) :— The reef averaged from 5 feet to 6 feet iv thickness, is heavily charged with minerals, and has other good indications. It is also payable. Iv No. 1 Battery level, at 40 feet level, a small block is being stoped from winze west of slide This reef averaged from 18 inches to 2 feet in thickness, aud gold is freely seen at almost every breaking down. The Iquartz in No. 2 Battery level has a promisiug appearance. Contractors at 170 feet lovel on No. 1 rnaiu reef are making slow progress, but there is every appearance of a change as the reef is becoming small and compact. The general stuff at the battery is shaping for a good payable yield. —T. A.iDUNLOP. May 2lst, 1881.

Waiioui.—The only thiug fresh to re port loi- last week's operations is that the dirt crushed was a little better, and I got a lew pound 3of good picked stone.—l. 35. Smith, May 23, ISSI.

StJOCBSS.—The following telegram was received by Mr J. Kauderson yesterday : " Good prospects to-day; about au ounce. oU atiU goiiig^aorth."

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

PAPAKURA RACES.

( (Yksterday Concluded,)

TllE races at Papakura yesterday were l_iought to a satisfactory conclusion under the direction of the following gentlemen ;— Stewards : Messrs J. Kirkwood, J. B. _[F W, Walters, W. Evans. Judge: W. j' •Marks. Handicappers : Messrs J. __ t^. wood and W. Percival. Clerk of the Scales. Mr Fred. VV. Marks Clerk of the Course • Mr J. Brown, Secretary: Mr Willing Percival. Mr Poach acted as starter. The following races took place alter the publication of our first edition : — LADIES' PUKSE, of 30sovs ; second horso to receive Ssovs out of the stakes Welter weight for age. Distance, v mile, gentlemen riders. Walters' Grand Duchess, lOst 111b ... i Lennard's Kenilworth, 9st 21bs ... ,;y! g j White's Lady Urey, 12st lib ... l(l 3 Harkaway, Paremena, Itoaarina, and Islander filly were scratched. Betting -; 6 to 4 against Grand Duehessj even on tho : others. The Duchess led all the way, and j raced neck and neck with Kenilworth up I the straight, coming easily away at the j finish. Eailavay Handicap, of 40soVs; second! I liorse to receive Ssovs out of the at .keg, Nomination, 2_ovs, and acceptance &.oyg to the funds. Handicaps to appear di. ' rcctly after the Cup, aud acceptances half an hour before the race. Distance, 1 mile ■ Mr J. Lennard's b h liatcatcher, (Jyra 7-,t4ips ... ... ... ... ,;; r Mr J. Miiith's br m Maid of Honour, 4yrj SstlOlbs %>i 2 Mr White's br h Maori, aged, 7st 21bs." 3 Mr J. Morrison's b g Skylark (aged fist 101b._), Mr W. Walters' blk f by Hippo-! Slander (4yrs), Mr Wheeler's bg My Bream (4yrs 7st), Mr S. Horsfall's br h King Quail i (syrs Bst), also ran. fiosarina Faramena, Little Sarah, and Ariel were scratched. Betting : Even on the filly 2to 1 against Ratcatcher, 3 to 1 against My Dream, King Quail, and Maid of Honour _ 5 to 1 against Maori. Skylark got the' advantage at the start, but Eatcateher booh ran into first place, and evedtually won by half a length. Consolation Handicap of 25sow. Ea., trance, lsov. Distance, 1 mile, j Maori, 7st. 4llw. j' Slander filly, Gat. 121bs ') 3- My Dream, 7st " t 3 Paranicna was scratched, and the filly was mado favourite at even money ; 5" to T against My Dream, aud 2J to 1 against. Maori. The race was an easy victory tor Maori, who won by four lengths.

Race Meetings in the South.

DUNEDIN RACES,

DUNEDIN, Tuesday. The weather was a splendid summer (Jay., Two totalizators were working by tho Jockey Club on the ground, and did a large i trade. The Birthday Handicap—tho principal race—was a great boil.over, Lady Emma having been a very warm favourite. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40sova. Two

milej and a distance. Mr Smith's Isaac, Bst. 121bs. (G. McCoy) *i Mr Mackay's Kobin Hood, lOst. slbs.

(owner) Mr McMaster's Romance, 9st. 21bs,

(Mayne) 3 Milo, Leap Year, and Turk also ran, Milo. was much fancied, but Isaac won somewhat easily. Maiden Plate of 30sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr McLean's Legerdemain, 2yrs. M. Allen) .. ' ... • ■ Mr George's Bougble Dboun, peed (Waddel) ... 2 Mr Darby's Mameluke, 2yrs. (Brown) 3 Four others started. The local horse, Lc> gerdemain, won easily, as was expected. Time. 2m. 28secs. Birthday Handicap, of lOOsovs. A mil© and a-half. Mr Bates' The Poet, 3yrs, 6st 91bs (Ward) ... ... ,„ \: Sir H. Bobinson's Lady Emma, 3yrs 7st 131bs(AUum) a- Mr Uates1 Hilda, 3yrs, 6at 511)8 (Web*. ster) 3 \ Atlantic, syrs, 7st lOlbs; Sylvanup, 3yib, Gst Olbs; Jasper, aged, sst "7lbs, aIBO ian. i-iidy Emma was a particularly warm favourite, but the course, being a bit heavy after the recent rain, was against her, and The Poet got in front. Time, 2mins 50secs. A dividend of £15 was paid into the totalisator. Handicap Trot.— Native Cat won com fnrtably in a field of ten. Time for three niile3, Bmiua 42secs. Novel Race, of GOsova. Distance, IJ. miles. Dolly Barwon, syrs, Gst 131bs 1 Swede, Gyrs, 6st lOlbs ;. 2 Swagsman, aged, Gst 3 Nine started, Goodman and Playboy being fancied. Time, 2mins 28secs. (Jut of 276 investors 17 were oa the winner.

Tbadesjien's Handicap, of 50sovs. A

mile and a distance,

Mr Luna's Coldstream, 4yrs.. 7sfc. 3/bs. (Blaucb) i Mr George's Atlantic, syrs., 7sfc. I2lbs. (Thompson) 2 Mr Bates' Hilda, 3yrs., 6at. lOlbs. (Ward) 3 Only three started out of thirteen acceptors. Coldstream was the favourite. Atlantic refused to gallop till the finish. Hilda tell, so Coldstream had the running to himself.

Consolation Stakes, of 30sovs,

Mi Bates' Hilda 1 Six starters. The race was won in tbe dark.

WANGANUI RACES.

WANGANUI, Tuesday.

The Steeplechase Meeting held to-day was a great success in point of racing. Mr Douglas, from Napier, was wonderfully fortunate, pulling off a treble by Venture winning the Handicap and Grand Stand Kace, and Uira the Maiden. The totalise. tor was fairly patronised, 750 going in dur ing the day. lono Hand's running was a disappointment, the old grey refusing his jumps in a most provoking manner.

The Handicap Steeplechase, of 250sots> Distance, 3 miles.

Venture, lOst. 1 libs. (Keith) la King Don, Hat. 91bs. (Higgie) 2 Chandler, lOst. 121bs. ... 3 Lone Hand, Grey Momus, Lady Mary, Eclipse, Knnray, Omaunakan, audParaka raugaranga also started. At the water* jump shouts went up as Lad/ Mary and Chandler cleared it cleverly. Lone Hand1' came next, but made a mistake, and un shipped Mclvor. The downfall of the J Australian crack left the race still more open. Mclvor caught his horse and re mounted, but had lost so much ground as > to be quite out of it. At the last timber jump Venture was a length ahead, jumping well. The weight hero began to tell, and King Don blundered at the post and rails and nearly came down. Higgio kept bis seat, steadied his horse, and s»t down to' ride him home. Venture, however, had most left and won rather easily by two lengths ; time, 7min. 15Jsec.

Haok Steeplechask, of lOsom—Won by Garyawa, beating a field of five, in-1' eluding a hot one in Jack Spratt, brought r over from Napier.

Maiden Steeplechase, of lOOaovs. Mx Douglas' Uira, 12st 3lbs (Keith) ... Mr Stevens' Sunray, list 121bs (Cam pion)

Mr Kees' St. Swithin, list (Owner)

Lady Mary, Parikarangarangi, Crar, Monk, Hawthorn, and Kawenata also started. On coming to the last timber jump Lady Mary and Hawthorn fell. Clifford remounted, but could not get a place. When the last jump was safely negotiated by the two leaders only a length separated them, and Alex. Campion made a deter« miuod call on Sunray. Uira always had the best oi: the struggle, and Keith landed his second victory cleverly by a length, St- Swithin third, Hawthorn fourth, none of the others linishing. Time, 7min. 10 l-ssecs.

Gband Stand Steeplechase of 75sovs. Venture, 12st. 31bs. (Keith) 1 Eclipse, 12st. 2lbs. (Munn) 2 Love Hand, 12st. 3lbs. (Mclvor) 3 All threo horses cleared the first two jumps, Venture jumping prettily. Lone Hand ap peared stiff, and oven bets were offered that he would fall during the race. On reaching home Keith was received with an ovation for pulling off a treble. Consolation Handicap of 4050 v.. Grey Moruus, list. 61bs 1 Czar, lOst. 12lbs 2 Raweneta, lOst, 31bs 3 Hawthorn (lOst.), Chandler (lOst. (121b5.), Lone Hand (12st,), and Omanuaka also started. Lone Hand baulked once more lit a fence, aud was not afterwards persevered with. Time, 4mins. 13 4-sths Kecs,

TIMARU RACES.

Timabu, Tuesday. i The New Zealand Grand National 1 Steeplechase meeting took place to-day, ana

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. MAY 35



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