SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

rimu w»TifiiJThlß Evening, 0.32 HIGH WATER J Tc . morrow Morning, G. 50 ! UNSRT.-This Evening, G. 39 UN'BISB.—To-Morrow Morning, 5.17 M lON'S AGF.-Ncw Moon, 23th, 1.11 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING. Waitaki, s.s., Hutchison, from Whanßaroi Mariner, schooner, Queen, from Russell Adah, ketch, J one, from 'J lmmcs

TO-DAY.

laviuni, schooner, Matthews, from Levuka

DEPARTURES.

YE3TEIIDAY. Koliance, kotch, Lawsor. for Whangapoua

TO-DAT. Stag, barque, Thovv, lor Wlinngaroa

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London-Loch Urr, loading Tuuranga-Glonolg. Monday; Waitaki, Monday RubboU—lona, Monday _ San Francisco-City of > ow York, Tuesday Melbourne, via South—Albion, Thursday Whangarei and llussoil-Waitakl, Wednesday Now Plymouth and South—Penguin, Tuesday Whangarei—Argyle, Tuesdays und Fridays Waitaki, Friday Levuka—Southern Cro-s, Sth Friendly Islnnds-Myrtlo Islands-Coronot Lytteiton-A, C. do Friotns Timaru—Margaret Galbruith

IMPORTS.

Per Tavlunl, from Levuka: 1,501 bags sugar, 61 bags coffee, 17 crates i,inoapplea, 27 bags oocoanuts, 0 bags boans, 3 cases arrowroot.

INWiRD3CJASTWiSE.-Mcroury, from rairua, with 22,713 feet timber and 1000 chinglos; Kiiem hllda, from Whangaroa, with 2,l«0 foot sawn Umbor, S hides and 1000 shingles; St. Clair.f rom Omaha, with 12,000 feet saw a puriri Umber; Paku, rrom Tairua, with 21.000 sawn timber.

OUTWARDS COA-TWISK.-Paku. for Tairua ,- Totara, for Port Charles; Christina, for Rub boII ; Bessy, for Kennedy's Bay. KTho topsail Bchooner Jersio has boon pur chaaedfromMr A. W. r,athan ihr.u«h the nient Mr M. Niccol by Mr truest Nucol fcr JJ7OO. and the cutter Cor*li3 owned by tho late MrOabornohas boon also disposed of by Mr Niccol to Mr Smith for £350.

Tho brijantino Defiance commoncod loading at Dunedin for Auckland on Thursday last.

Tho German barquo Strasburg, according to latest advices from Now York, wii3 on the berth for this port, Tho s.s. Tararua, from Melbourne and Southern ports, is expected 10 anive about neon to-morrow. Sho leaves for Russell in tho after noon.

A new cutter of about 30 tons arrived on Saturday afternoon from Capo Uolvillo after a trip of six hours. Sho was built by Messr.i Murray nnd Son of Tairua, and seems a capa cious and smart-looking craft.

The sohocn.r Taviu 1 arrived from Lovuka this morning, tibo lott Levuka on tho ltiui atsa.m„ and oipeiienced light airs ami calms for the tlrst two days. Had a fre.h breezo from E.B.E. on the 19ih and 20th, and from K.S.K. up to the 26th instant, then experienced light winds from the north, followed by a heavy Bale on the 27th. Sighted the Barrier at S a.m. same day, and anchored in Rangitoto channel at 8 D m. yesterday owing to baflliug winds and heavy weather. Left anchorago at 5 o'clock ,his morning, and arrived in harbour throe hours later. She brings ono passenger-Mr Georgo M'Kissack,

Tho s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei about Midnight on Saturday. Passenßcrs :— Mrs Ryan, Mrs and Miss Gerring, Mrs iJailey. Mrs J. Ryan, Mr and Mrs Monro, child aud servant, Master and Miss Patterson, Messrs yiuley, Lawrence, Banks, Cope, Vickery, Phil lips, Kigley.-alme, Ah Nun . Mr I'iddam'. She proceeds to Tanranga at 5 o'clock this evening.

General Gilmoro, a most accomplished cngineor of the United States army, admits that Kricsson's eubmarlno torpedo artillery may DOMcsa destructive powc-s and sea going qualities in tbo bigheßt degree, bin he attlrms that tho invention cannot after tlio oxisting rolations between attack ar d defonc . Uc con siders it a floating device which can be addod to every fleet, so >hat neither purely naval defence nor mixed defence can derive any Btrengtk from its use whioh is not equally shared by tho attacking force, lie contondn thatEricpson's device can havo no greater eflvct than to hasten and intensify disasters on both sides us comb.its between fleets.

TheHobart Town "Mercury "furnishes the following particulars of the contemplated move ments of vessels of war now in tho Australian waters:—H. M.S. Miranda, wbicfi it was thought would arrive hore this week, will not leavo Melbourne for this port till the 12th inst. She i* awaiting tho arrival of tho Urientliner Cuzco, ■which is bringing out relief crews for H.M schooners Conflict and Alacrity, besides other men. Tho Miranda will bring here those men notinclndedintho schoonors relief crews, in order that vacancies at present existing in the Wolverene and Sandfly may be filled up. Miranda is expected to arrive hereon the 11th instant, and will probably remain until tin departure of the Wolverene. 11. MS. Alert, surveying ship, which arrived in Sydney a fow Cays ago, wi'letop a« Sydney till April, and will tlv-n proceed on another surveying course. Tbo wh.le of the warships now at Sydney—viz., tbe Darro Cormorant, Kmeia'd, Alert, Alacrity, and Conflict—are to be docked here before leaving, 'iho Darro is to leav* Sydney for here on the 15th instunc. and tafces ber departure from this port for England on the 21st instant. H.M.S. Cormorant will remain at Sydney for some time, Commander Bruco acting as senior officer thoro. H. M S Wolvereno will leave llocart for Melbourne on March 3.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURE 3. SampsoD, p.s, Harvey, for the South

EXPORTS.

Per Sampson, for Now Plymouth— 8 cases cor dials. For Wanganui: 1 bale paper, 10 boxes Boap, 3 racehorses, 2 cases stationery, and 2i packages Bundries. For Wellington; 1 kauri spars and 1 parcel.

The p.s. Sampson left for Southern ports at 8 o'clock on Saturday evening, with tho race horses King Quail and Walters' Hippo-Slander filly. Passengers:—For Naw Plymouth: Messrs Bolton, Schultz, and Irvine. For Wanganui: Messrs Corrington, Hors'all, Glover (2), D. Taylor, Mr and Mrs Lyes.

The s s. Penguin is expected to arrivo from the South, with tho outward San Francisco mail, about 9 o'clock to-morrow morning, ond will return South at 10 a.m. The latest pa3sen gor train from Auckland leaves at 9.5 a.in.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whangarei, this day. ' Arrived; Argyle, s.s., at 8 a.m. RUtSELL, this day. Sailed: Saucy Ka'e. The cutter Lee, bound to Whangiroa, with coals, had |a very rough time of it, during the g*le on Saturday nighr. Her boat was washed away, and it was with difficu ty that sho reached back to her anchorage in the bay. Gisborne, yesterday. Arrived: Albion, s.s., from Auckland. Wellington-. Saturday. Arrived: Tararua. s.s., from Melbourne and South. Sailed: Penguin, s s,, for Taranaki and Manukau, with the following passengers for Auckland:-Mesdamcs Winter and Wallace, Misses Stack and BUke, Messrs Clarke, Baraett, Knor, Herbert, King, Hutchison, Hoggard, Benzoni, Monday, Danahie, and the Bishop of Auckland. Tararua, b.p., for tha North. Pasßengors for Auckland: Misses Barnghs (2) and Clapham, Mr and Mrs Thomp son, Mr and Mrs Moare and family, Mossrs Bealo, Benjamin, Singleton, Broadhurst, Grant, Clapham, Pickering, Hales, Care, and Thorn ton. Cleared oat: lslo of Erin, barque, for Port land.

Lyttelton, Saturday. Arrived: Wanaka, s s., from the Manultau,

Port Chalmsrr, this day At the Heads: Oamorn, fiomLondon; all well. Bluff, th's day. The Te Anau arrived at I a.m. She sails at 5 p.m. for Dunedln. Saloon passengers—Messrs Flagger, Stillwell, Scott, Laing, and eervant, Mr, Mrs, and Muses Hardwick, Bigg, and Fulton.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Monday.

Mr Greenwood held his sale of the Ellerslie estate on Saturday afternoon. The attendance was large and the fullow;ng figures were realised:—Lot 60, Mr Cooper, £27; lot 59, Mr Cooper, £37; lots 65 and 65, Mr Cooper, at 6s per foot, £33 Is 6d; low 90, 91, 92, and 93, Mr Coope', at £5210s per lot, £210; lots 130,131, and 132, Mr Mc Farlane, at £10 per lot, £120; lot 165, Mr Finlayson, £80; lots 161 and 167, Mr Finlayson, at£ss per lot, £110: lota 163 and IG9, Mr Fenton, at £1710s an acre. £>S9l7s 6d ; lot 157, Wr Hill, at £11 an acre, £13013s 91; lot 156, Mr Kenton, at £32 an acre, £116 12a; lots 151 and 155, Mr Kelly, at £30 an acre, £381 7s 6d ; lot 166. Mr Finlayson, £00 ; lot 162, Mr Hill. £55 ; lots 125 and 126, Mr McKinstry, at £15 per lot, £90; lot 163. Mr Kenton, £70; lot 07, Mr Cranno'l. at Cs per fi>ot- £19s 16s; lots 12i and 129, Mr Ellis, at £10 per lot. £0. Total amount o( sale, £1893 Us 31; The 10-aoro lots along by the racecourse were bid up to £625, but were bought in by Mr R. Graham for £800. Tho Gardens were passed at £3,500.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.—

Tub Day.

IXir Tauranga and Opotikl, per Waitaki, at

1 p.m. For Tauranga audOpotiki.po.'Glonelg, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and

Mongonui, por lona, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Kuterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday. 1-t Maroh. For Taranaki and Southern ports, por Penguin at S a.m.

For nowspaper . at 7 a in. For Waiwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana,

por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Tairua, per Pakn, at 11 a.m, For Wangaroa, pur Krelmhllds, ot 11 a.m, Per s.s. City 01 Now York, an follows :—

For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canadn, Uritish Columbia Central and South Auiorico. and British and Foreign Wast Indies, at I p.m.

For United Kingdom and Contlnont ol Europe, at I p.m.

For money ordors, roglstorod lotters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m.

Lato letters bearing an nxtra foe of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will bo received by the Mail Agont on board tho steamer up to the time of Bailing. This mail will bo duo In London on Tuesday, April 12. For Whangarei Heads, Waipn, W rhangarei, and Mangapai, por Argyle, »t 1 p.m.

Wednesday. 2nd March.

For Coromandol, por Corouiandol. at 11.30 a.m,

Thuhsd iy, 3rd March,

Per .9. Tararua a» folio ws :—

For India, China, Japßn, Modltoranean Ports, and Contlnont of Knropo, at .1 p.m. Kor Tauranga, Qhborno, Napier. Southorn Pons. Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, na Drindlsl, for letters specially so prepaid and addressed, at 1 p.m. Kor money ordors, rcglstorcd letters, and newspapers, at 1 p.m. Lato letters till 1.20 p.m. S. R. BIS 3, Chiof Postmaster. Chiof Pcstofllco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

February 2Sth, issi,

Theatre Royal—"Tho Pcop o' Day," bouellt of Mr Grattan Rigga, 8 p.m.

United Friendly Societies' Demonstration Committco Mooting—V.M.C.A. Rooms, 7.30 p.m.

Auckland Scriptnro Association — Annual Mectirip;, Young Mon's Roams, Wollcsloy street, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

KNKF.—On February nth. at Pymonds-streot, Auckland, tho wifo of A. T. Knee, Totara, Whangaroa, of a son, PRINCE.-On February 27th, at hor residence, Grey-streot, tho wifo of Mr. C. 11. Prince ot a Bon.

Marriage.

PORTKR-LEK.-On February 9, at tho resi dence of Mr Cantlon, Chapel-street, by tho Hey. A. Webb, VVUIUm CharKs Porter, of London, to Kmollno Florence only daughter of William Frederick Loo, Esq., lato ot Lin colnshire, England.

Death.

KEANE.-On February 25th. 1881, at Glarono- street, Ponsonby, James Keauo, tecond son of Mr B. Keano, Lime Morohant; sg^d, 35 years. The funeral will leave on Weanosday, March 2, at 3 p.m. Kiiends aro invited to attend.

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

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1881.

For th aus that acks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the ood that we can do

"Wheel the carrion ia the vultures \vill congregate" is a moro suggestive than complimentary description of tho scene now being enacted in the Native Lands Court at Cambridge. Tho car case of Patetere, which has begun to stink in the nostrils of honest folk, is the savoury disli over which is now i proceeding a most unedifying quarrel. The happy little arrangement by which the Government aud the Association had agreed to apportion the block between them has not been consummated with that' easo which was fondly anticipated. Tho Court, which was convened to give tho imprint of law to the series of illegal transactions, I met on Wednesday, and has been ad journed day after clay over since in the hope that the new claimants to a share in tho good thing may bo settled with, and harmony be once more restored in tho camp. Tho struggle commenced last Wednesday, when the Patetere case was called on. Mr Gill appeared as Crowii Agent, and 1 Mr Sheehan as the dual representative of the natives who had negotiated with the Patetere Association and the Go vernment. As a representative of tlio Crown, Mr Shoo ban explained that he acted without pay so as not to bring himself under the provisions of the Disqualification Act. Mr James Mac kay said that he appeared for certain native grantees belonging to tho Ngatiraukawa and other tribes who wero opposed to tho Government bargain with tho Association, and Himiora Mangakahia said he appeared for 19 members of the Ngatiraukawa tribe. His object was similar to that of Mr Mackay, and in tho wrangling that followed they set up at first a kind of joiDt opposition to the Association's compact. The unexpected appearance of these gentlemen on the scene has spread dismay in the camp of Mr Sheehan's clients. The " Waikato Mail," which espouses the cause of the Association, says the obstruction threatens to result in au indefinite postponement of the Court. It hints that the Association are finding the speculation not such a bargain as they thought it was ; that theyj have been " blackmailed on all hands by natives and Europeans;" that they " have bled enough, and, in point of fact, are bleeding at every poro," and adds : " it would not surprise us to learn that many of them wish themselves well out of it." The " Mail" explains that the Association : " Not only pay a

fait- average price for the land —much of which is of inferior quality, —pumice land, —but have undertaken to pay £5,500 in satisfaction of half the Govern ment claim, or nearly the whole sum paid to Messrs Brissouden and Mackay." Mr Maokfty nnd Mangakahia allege as their ground of opposition that tho Go vernment claim is exoessive, and that amounts have beon wrongfully charge against the block. But thoy again havo split as to which amounts, Mr Mackay being quito satisfied that tlio £5,670 paid to liimsolf and Mr Biissenden is all right, while Mangakallia will not consent to this view of matters. The " Mail," on behalf of tho Association also invites Mr Maokay's attention to particular sums, It says :

Tho lion's share of the £11,000, the reimbursement of which tho Gov .nnieiit now socks, wai paid to Messrs Brissendon and Mackay, the former having received £3,600 and the hitter £2,070, ami yet, like Oliver, they " ask for more." If the natives are' ns anxious, as Mr Mackay and his " colleague" Mr Mniigakahiu would have us believe, to go into a minute investigation of tho accounts, let them begin with lhe*e two items. We know that the Atkiuson Ministry scouted one of them, and refused to puns the amount for payment, and that it was only sanctioned by the strenuous exer tions of Mr Sliochan, the then Native Minister, ogaintt ihe wishes of his colleagues, and upon considerations more of a personal than a public character, but which we will not refer to on this occasion By all in cans let Mr Mangukubiu overhaul the items uf theso two accounts, and then tell us frankly how much he has been cdilicd and instructed by the investigation.

From to-day's telegrams, giving the latest position of affairs, it would appear that tlio Association havo mado a strategic move which has shaken, if it has not altogether overthrown, the Mackay - Mangakahia alliance. At the timo when the Court should hay met this morning, it was announced thai tlio Judge had been interviewed in the interval on behalf of tlio Association and Mangakahia jointly, and as there was a prospect of Mangakahia's diffi culties boing removed, Judgo Synionds had agreed to postpone the sitting for another day. Mr Mackay thereupon got up to protest against being thus shunted, but lie was lofo to confide his griefs to a select knot of natives. It, will, wo think, be generally admitted that, whutovor Mr Mackay's object in appearing now upon tlio scone, or what ever tlio status of tlio natives ho rep resents, his objection to the adjourn ment of tho Court by private negoti ation, after it had positively announced its determination to go on with tho case on its merits today, is a sound one. If tlio native owners of Pa totero have beon chargod with sums which thoy never received, as Mr Mackay and Mi- Mangakahia contend j as Mr Bryco lust session declared, nnd Mr Sutton reas serted at Napier on Saturday, then thoy havo no right to be compelled to pay them. But in order to hasten the time when they may get possession of tho hcritago tho Association havo secured the assent of a considerable majority of the owners to tho accoptauco of the Government accounts as correct, on tlio understanding that tho purchasers of tho block shall pay half; at .1 now that Mangakahia's scruples shew signs of giving way under tho mysterious processes of native diplomacy, Mr Mackay alone will remain to bo dis posed of. It is a vory pretty business altogother,and one that cannot, howovor it may result, redound to the credit of anyone concerned. Wo have vory littlo doubt that they all fervently echo the sentiment given utterance to by the " Waikato Mail," and wish themselves woll outof it; and that tho Govern ment is not tho least devout iv breath ing this prayer.

To-morrow evening the Choral Society perform Smart's Cantata "Bride of Hunker ron." The last rehears*! for per foniiing members takes place this evening at half-past seven.

On Saturday evening lust Mr Gallagher, of tho Thistle Hotel, presented his prize hat to tlic highest scorer in the late cricket match, the recipient being Mr W. 8. Ivcns, of the United and Civil Service Club . The bat is one of Dark* best lliakc, with a hand some silver plate at the back benring the following inscription :—"Piceiitcd by Mr M, Gallagher to Mr W. S. Iveus for the highest aggregate score in the match

Auckland v. Australia, 1881." Mr Mum ford (captain of the Auckland tmm) and several other leading cricketers wetc present.

N. orM.'s weight iv Daigarille Hurdle Race is 0 stone, not 7.

The evening service at the Theatre Royal was well .attended Irst evening under the chairmanship if Mr Thomas Ruddle. Addresses were delivered by Revs. J. Robertson and J. Dcllow. The choir was conducted by Mr R. Tudchopc.

Tho "Bible Standard" has reached its 3rd number, and is widely read as the exponent of tho theological teachings of Mr George A. Brown, whose reliyinus services are held in the Toraperance Il»ll on Sundays, and are largely attended. This monthly serial is edited with care, and in its pages Mr Brown expounds his views in a clear, and enlightened manner. The article in the present number on the " Resurrection of Life—the Christian's entrance into glory," is ably and fairly written, and can not fail in interesting serious aud well disposed readers.

A musical and literary entertainment, to Inaugurate the forthcoming session of St. James' Mutual Improucrnent Association will take place in St. James' HtII, Well ington-street, to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. The programme appcira on the third page of tbi3 impression, and a glance at it will sullice to shoiv that it is one of an exceptionally attractive and varied character, while tlio names of the perforates give every assurance of satisfaction. The entertainment will Ijo opened with an address by the Chairman, and an original prologue by the Hon. Treasurer, whilo the remaining items are teii songs (two of them by Mr Gooch), two duet", three humorous readings, and two recitation. Mr Gordon Gooch, R. A.M., is the musicil conductor, and Mr Triphook the accompanist. The admission fee has been fixed at tho niodciato sum of one shilling.

To the Editor: Sir,—As prospector of Ohinemuri, I have called on my way there, at Te Aroha. I will give you my opinion of this place. I have spent over 18 months in this district, and I know for a cerlainty that the good gold is not got on to yet. I profer tho Ohinemuri district to Te Aroha ; but at the same time I bolievc that the Tc Aroha will be a good field ye, which will not be till the battery is in working order. I am engaged by sereral of the most influ ential gentlemen in the Waikato to prospect anywhc'C I like, and I think, from what 1 know, that their confidence is net misplaced. I must give the Hamilton people credit for the way they have worked the To Aroha and then to extend their researches further, as it shows they intend to spare no expense in finding gold it it is in the district.—Yours truly, ALRXAND .R Mackay, Prospector, Te Aroha.

In his speech deliverd on the Ist Novem ber at Nasova, Sir A. Gordon referred to the assumed disinclination of Europeans to admit " natives of high rank—with the manners, the education, and the ideas of English gentlemen—to those social privi leges they could so justly claim." The only person in the group to which this descrip tion could by acy possibility extend, came to New Zealand by the Southern Cross on Saturday. He is Ratu Bala, the present Roko Tui Eakaudiovi, a son of the late Tui Cakan, by Elinon, daughter of Ko-mai naua, chief of Goso. Iv his boyhood ho was taken iv hand by Mr J. B. Thurs ton, the present Colonial Secretary, and by him sent to Morven College, Sydney. Joe is the only one of tho Fijian chiefs with whom the experiment appsars to have succeeded. With respect to Ratu Joe, Cakobau's son, the effect has been simply to engraft the vices of tho European larrikiu upon those inherent in the original Fijian character, and in discarding the out ward garb of civilisation he has also discarded all those manners and ideas which might be supposed to represent the benefits of his education. Ratu Lala is the one exception to the gcneial rule. He is a very decent if not a very tharp icllow, and is always met by the Europeans in Fiji upon a footiug of the most perfect equality. He has lately succeeded his father in the Roko Tni Cakandrovis. <

A correspondent iv College Road com- \ plains that she is annoyed with the ham mering of a neighbour, who devotes Sun day mornings to boat-buildiug. She.thinks that those who have no respect for Sunday themselves should at least endeavour to avoid disturbing the quiet of others who havo.

Dr. S. Gibbon, medical olliccr of health for the llolboru district, in his report for the past year, states that whatever may bo the cause, there is no doubt but that a Jew's life in London is, on the average, worth twice as many years as ft Christian's. Recently the child of a Fijian settler was diowning iv n river, and a Fijian standing by would not give any ass-stauce, although ho could swim like a duck. Uc was offered anything he chose to ask for j but he stood stolidly by aud let it drown before the eyes of the white woman, iv whose charge it was.

Tho arrival of the Winifred at Suva with a cargo of Now Zealand timber, has given 11 now impetus to matters down at the Fiji capital. Prior to her arrival the ctrpenters employed nn all the new erectious had been kept idle for some time for want of material. A cargo of American timbers is expected there.

We hoar that the whole of the commis sioned officers in tho various volunteer corps in Auckland have been invited by circular to the drill-shed on Wednesday at 7. 3D p.m. by the author of the late target test matches, to consider and puss judgment upon his proposed modified systems of mus ketry instruction. Thero is no instruction whatever given to tho volunteers iv this most important part'of a soldier's educa tion. We would urgo nil invitod to givo the matter every consideration by attending.

During the harvesting operations on tho station of tho Hon. John Hall a few days ago, tho reapers came suddenly upon n swarm of bees in the wheat. Tho augry insoctfl immediately attacked tho intruders, and the hones becanio unmanageable. To set them frco did not take long, and in a fow moments, men and animals were Hying over the plains, leaving their implements, consisting of a reaper aud a binder, sundry coats and lunches, in the possession of the oneiny. Ono of tho wounded lookod after wards, us if ho had spent 1111 hour with Tom Sayors.—" Lyttolton Times."

A dividend of Is Gd per share in the Thames Gas Company will bo payable on the iiili in .nut.

Tho sailing race on Saturday resulted in a victory lor the Uuttie May, with twelve seconds to spare. After tho North Head bad been rounded, several short boards wore made by both bolts, and eventually Ihoy made along si retch to Rungitoto Mc-.-f. Tho llattio May showed a superiority in licit lug to windward, and she passed tho Madge about thirty yards to windward, ami rounded tho buoy a few seconds abend of her, The Madge had previously led by

about SO seconds. No apparent advantage was observable on cither side during the run home, and the llattio May passed the winning post with a lead of twelve seconds, Captain Ni .ring acted as starter and umpire, The 11 at lie Mny was Bailed by Matthews, and the Madge by Marshall.

The success of the handicap amateur footrace last Saturday has induced Mr Dftltou to announce another contest, which will be for professionals tins time. The ,\x*_ prize will bo a suit of clothes, and it is expected that the raco will eventuate about threo weeks hence.

The Government oiler bonuses lor 125 ton beet sugar, £1000; 10,000 gallons llutocd oil, £500 jSO tons of oilcake from linseed

seed grown in the colnny, £100; 00 tons starch, £300; a bonus of 00 per cent, on the value realised for the lirst £1000 worth of silk cocoons ; a bonus of £f>oo a yo.ir for three years for the production of tho firnt r>o tons of sulphuric acid ; a bonus of £250 for tlio lirst £1000 worth of hoiwchould earthen ware of marketable quality. Intending competitors for these bonuses must notify to tlio Government before the 31st of December next of their intention to claim them foino timo during tho following year.

Notwithstanding tho fact that the City Suit-water Baths are now open to the public, ft large number of people still appear to pre'or 11 bathe in the open harbour. Such conduct is certainly very foolhardy, when it is considered that this is the ceasoii when

.larks swarm into tbe harbour. A number have been reported lately, and only a week ago the watermen hooked a monster twice, but could not succeed in landing him. Pilot Burgess informs us that while passing Bean Rock lighthouse this morning, he saw an immense shark disporting hinis-lf in the water. It was estimated that his shailcship was about lifteen fo?t long, and from his poucrnl appearance it was reckoned that two average-sized m»n would not make nn extra good meal for biin. Bathers who will persist in taking their dip at open and nn protected spots should, therefore, take wanting in time.

A daring robbery iv broad daylight wns committed by a notorious individual named Benjamin Rennett on Fiiday last in tho shopof Mr John Ayers, jeweller, of Victoria street, while Mr Ayers was g> n. to dinner. Six watches wero stolen from the shop, and on information being given to tho police suspicion pointed to the prisoner who had beeu recently released from Mount Elon ou a charge of robbing clothes lines, hounett is n strong man, and well able to work for a living, but has long since conceived v scttlod dislike to eating the bread of honest endeavour. Detective Breunan and Con stable St'athearn. knowing the shadowy haunt 3of Bennett, s'arted on a tour of inquiry, and found the prisoner in his den at Freeman's Bay. They also succeeded in finding the six watches near the prisoner's retreat, and, placing them in their pockets, returned with the watches and the prisoner to tho station. There is littlo doubt as to the guilt of the prisoner, us will be shown in evidence on Thursday. Much credit is due to the officers for their promptitude iv tracing the watches and arresting Bennett.

Forty ladles and gentlemen attended the weekly assembly of tho Recreation Club on Saturday afternoon, nnd engaged with zest in the vaiions amusements which were set on foot. Those competitors in the archery match who had uot shot ou the previous Saturday went on -with the third match, the ranges being 50 00, and 70 yards, and utter they had finished, a large party took the opportunity of having some practice ut the distances selected for the fourth aud filth matches. The only alteration made in the highest aggregates by the archers who took the third match on Saturday was the secur ing of third place on tho ladies' list by Miss Cole, who made the largest score. A high wind wiiß blowing all the time, and a great many arrows therefore ovorshot the mark. Croquet, rounders, etc., formed the other means of recreation. Tho fourth and most trying archery match of tho series will be commenced on Saturday next, The ranges are GO. 70, and 80 yards.

A serious accident occurred on Saturday to Mr Johu lliordan, teacher of the Lucas' Creek-school. Mr lliordan had been to Auckland on business, and returned lo Btoko's Point by the 2.30. p.m. boat. Ho started on horseback for his home in com pany with Mr Agnew and Mr James Wriglcy. When about hall-a-niile ou the Wade road, going at a brisk pace, Mr Kiordnn suddenly fell from his horse, aid was found insensible He was taken back to the Stokc's Point Hotel, and was at tended to by Mr Thompson, who has a knowledge of airgcry and medicine. Yes terday afternoon it was supposed that Mr Riordan was suffering from a | a alylic stroke. It was deemed advisable' to send the unfortunate man to the pro vincinl hospital, and Mr Maxwell and Mr Mayhcw, the local Fchool-mastcr of Northcotc school, undertook tho charge. Ho was conveyed across the water by steamer, and to the hospital by an express. Dr. Cooper made a careful examination, and stated that the patient wns sufi'nring from injuries to the spine, and he feared that lie would lose the use of the lower limbs altogether aud never recover, Mr Riordan being .advanced in years.

It is astonishing with what rapidity the available blocks of laud in outlying subur ban districts are being cut up into building sites and built upon. Remuera, which, a few years ago, was devoted mainly to grazing, is now covered with pretty villas, while Ponsonby extends considerably past Shelly Beach, which only a few years ago was an exceedingly deserted spot. The ever-increasing demand for building nllotm-nts, and the high prices at which thoso availablo were held, induced Mr Robert Graham to place the Ellerslie Esta'e in the nnrket. It is an undeniablo fact that th- re are very few indeed, if any, prettier and at the same time more con venient spots for suburban residences than this. Pleasantly situated, within twenty minutci from Auckland by rail, and with good toads extending snit.hwards nn one side, and to Auckland on the other, it offers advantages whichit would be hard to surpass. The line of railway passing through the estate, and the estate being only a few hundred yards distant, increases the temptations to business men, while tho beautiful situation of the block and its close proximity to the famed Ellerslie Uardcns formed astronginducement to those who have retired from the turmoil and worry of busi ness life to purchase a pretty homestead. The salo took place ou Saturday afternoon, and was conducted by Mr Greenwood, auctioneer. It will bo seou on reference to our commercial columns that a largo number of the lots were disposed of at good prices. The Ellerslie Gardens wero offered and withdrawn at £3500.

The quarterly sitting of tho Auckland Licensing Court will be held to-morrow at noon in High street.

The Public Works stall' in Auckland this morning presented Mr James Stewart, Dis" trict * inducer, with a hnndsomciy-illtiiiii natcd farewell addrcsß on his retirement from rhe Service. Mr Stewart's notice ex piring in February, to-lay is the last day on which ho will be conuectcd with the Public Works Department. Mr Halef who suc ceeds him, left Wellington yesterday, where he occupied the position of Resident Engineer. The address presented to Mr Stewart was illuminated by Mr C. Piil'mcr.

We refer owners of property to the noiice which appears in our adve iuemenl columns. The Ponsouby Highway District Board therein give warning that proceedings will be taken against them under ilie provi.ions of the Rating A ct, IS7G, for the amount of rates duo to the Board in respect of such properties, Sec, unless the rates and costs are paid in accordance with tlio said Act, Particulars of lots are annexed.

A meeting of shareholders in Walker's lease was held in tho ollico of Mr Jns. Stoddarfc this afternoon for tlio purpose of forming a Company. Fifteen shareholder s were represented. It was agreed that a Company be forme 1 under tholMiiiiiif; Co.'s Act 1872, with 12,000 shares of £1 each, to he called the " Nevada G.M. Co." Mr J. Stoddurt was appoiuted general manager. Tbe meeting then adjourned until 10.;!0 on Wednesday morning when directors will bo appointed.

The clauses in tho Education Act which pomiit of religious instruction being im parted uftor icliool hours, do uot appear to he tukeu ndvautage of by the clergymen of Aukland. The following extract from the report to be read at the mectiug of tho Scripturo Gift Association to-nigbt, explains the present position of matters :—At the first establishment of this Association, your Committee undertook tho weekly visitution of the City Schools for Bible instruction by waiting in deputation on clergymen, requesting their attendance at upecilied schools for this object. Tho success in number of naaies was small being but three, y»t tho utteudiiuoe of children at tho meetings hold for several months was promisingly good, and requited but further ofl'urlH added to secure peimuuency. Your coinniitlocuscdlheirutmost endeavours dur ing 1877 and part of 1878, on bohulf of this object, aud have vow decided to rc liiiouish the work, leaving it to another aud separate organization. The Committee have sought information from the country districts regarding the regular visitation of tho public schools for Uiblo instruction, but are only aware of three schools being thus visited, viz., Cambridge, (Rev W. Kvans), Manku, (Rev W. Taylor) and Clara, (Rev J. Mucky), Your Cominittco are hoping that the present year may early son thin number increased tenfold, for tho need existing is alarmingly great, und any system of education wanting in this in struction is woctully doliciont,

Tho fust meeting of the creditors of James Henry Dyer, Fettler of the Whan, took place this morning in the Supreme Court Building, Dr. Aickm presiding. The debtor was present with his solicitor (Mr J. M. Alexander). The assets were stated nt £164 10s, und the liabilities at .ClO-1 9s od, the former consisting of an allotnieul at Hamilton, which Is put down as worth ;LIOO. and some cattle. The deb tor having been qiieitiouod wiih reference to an alleged uocturnal seizure of a number nf his live stock by Messrs Hunter and Nolan, the creditors elected Mr MncH'ar lano trustee after which the meeting dis solved.

Mr E. B. nickson, Government Observer, reports of the weather for the week ending Hiiih February as follows :—" Weather still vciy hot and dry, with light or moderate winds, and one'li'ht shower, ltarometer high, but fulling slowly nnd steadily, liaruniclor rose from 29'9(i7 (evening of Sunday, 20th) to 30270 (morning of Wed nesday, 2:ird), again falling to 29975 (morn ing of Saturday, 2()'th). Mean rending, :)0.107. Hottest day, Sunday (20th)—day, 78-0; night, h0 2. Then suddenly colli. Coolest day, Tuesday (22m1), 72 -i ; coolest night, Monday (21sl), 59 5. Mean tempera ture. O'O'.O, being two degrees below the February average. Hottest sun, Wednes day (23rd), 87 0. A very little rain from S.W, on the night of Suirlay (20th)—less than two-hundred tin of nn inch. Wind chiefly S.W. to N.W., but on Saturday morning veering to N.K. (mostly light), but on Monday (21«t) fresh from S.E., aver aging 17 miles |>er hour. Hivhcst observed rate in the forenoon of Thursday (24th) for n short time—2o miles. Since Saturday morning the barometer Ins been fulling rapidly, with high wind atN.K , and small ruin in night. Barometer at 4 p.m. on Sunday (27th), 29.366."

Persons who ire having the water supply laid on arc reminded that all applications «ro taken In tho order received, and work uono accordingly—first oomo first served.

The quarterly meeting of the Loyal United Fri*»ds will bo hold to-morrow (Tuts d«y) evening. In th* Musculo Uo.ll. Newton, for tho purpose ot electing a trustee, and passing byo-laws.

A largo importation of canaries, over 400, and about 60 talking parrots, besides Island choristers are attracting attention at tho shop of Mr Bailey, Seedsman, ot Quoen-Stroet. Ihe owner Intimates mat they must all bo sold during fio present wack.

Mr W. C. Dennes has been appointed Agont for Davla's Vortlelo Feed Treadlo Cawing Machine, and is prcp»rlng for a grand vocal oonumritton to be held in March, 11 sufficient names aro sent ia.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Scripture Gift Association will bo hold thla evening in tho la'go room of tho Yonn< Men's Christian Associailon. Tho chair will ho taken br 1/r Kenderdino at 7 30. Arohdeacon M«un -Betl, Revs. Allan W. Wobb. and P. Mason, Messrs ljarklns and MacfTarlano will bo the chief acoakers. Select! ins of music by a choir will form n part of the proooadings.

SCINTILLA TIONS.

"no brlcl; Icr it is wltn words as with sun beams : the more thoy aro oondonscd the doouor thoy burn."—Southey.

Mrs Williamson's garden party will be held ou Thursday next.

There arc said to be about 400 pcoplo now resident on To Aroha goMlicld.

The SimoiiHen Opera Company have en gaged the Theatre Royal commencing on or about the 4th ot April.

Mr J. M. Clarke, it is understood, will succeed Mr Mitford as ono of tho Licensing Commissioners.

The St. Paul's Saiiday school prizes will bo given at tho children's servico on Sunday next, consisting of a number of interesting books, sclcc»ed by tbo lady teacher .

A numerously attended picnic was held in tho Domain on Saturday afternoon, nnd thoroughly enjoyed. The picnic was . brought about by several ladios of Pninell who provided nn ample spread of cake, fruit, and summer drink, upon the grass under the pleasant trees. Mrs McGuinncss, who failed iv getting bail some weeks ago, charged with making a disturbance on the birth of a baby, was liberated from Mount Eden this afternoon, and was welcomed b»ck by a host of re jo icing friends in William-street. Extra-ordinary Terms.—Waiter : Sorry, sir, but wo can't ?crvc a gentlemen with your appetite at the cightccuponnv ordinary, Wo must charge you a shilling more. Customer : A bob more ! Veil! Call this b'isucss ! You ought to mnko me n reduc tion on Inking a quantity. It is stated that the Imperial Government havo communicated with the paymaster here, inquiring by what authority the penny receipt stamp is charged up->n pensions paid to Imperial pensioners resident in this colony.

Thomas Lees, formerly in the Armed Coii'tabulary, was acquitted of the, charge of obtaining goods by false pretences from Mr J. Merrick, storekeeper, Cambridge,

Tho Hon. It. Campbell's Frozen Meat Expoit Company has been floated wiih a capital of £5,000, of which only £3,000 is to bo called up at first. The Newton East public school children were regaled on Saturday with confec tionery, tho gift of Mr W. Swansou, M.H.B.S The Rev. Mr Bruce, of Te Awamutu, is seriously unwell.

A doctor of yore said that " stays were a most admirable invention, for they killed all the silly women."

The telephone system is not likely to be established in Auckland, the application having been insnilicient to warrant the Go vernment in going on. The same is tho case with Chiistchurch and Duncdin.

Messrs Bciizoni and Hales, of tho Public Works Department, left Wellington by steamer for Auckland yesterday. The latter takes over the District Engineer's duties in the Auckland district.

Mr O'Brien, contractor for To Bore bridge, is rapidly pushing on the work. The Whatawhata bridge is nearly finished. The Government sale of Pirongia lands on the 16th March is attracting attention in Waikato. The u| set price, 15s an acre, is considered low, as the Government paid 30s au acre tor it.

Piwiki, who is charped with murderous assault ova hiilf-caste at Cambridge, is said to be a kind of Maori missionary, aud to have been most zealous iv the cause of tho Church.

Messrs Newman aud Waymouth will not proceed with their action against the Board of Education, the Board having pushed on the election co rapidly that there would bo no chance of tho excluded candidates get ting fair play at this contest.

DISTRICT COURT.-This day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.)

undefended cask. Alfred Pulling v. Ciias. Little. - Claim £38 15s (Wages). Mr P. Hesketh appeared for the plaintiff, for whom judg ment was'g ivem ArjouENED Cases. J. R. Kanderson v. Jas. Cornell; E. Porter & Co. v. Jackion Keddcll; Thomas Ellison v. Adam Elliott; E. &A. Isaacs v. Ernest It. Hill ; Joseph Herbert v. W. G. Clarke ; Jas. Niccol v. Archibald Cochrane ; Alex Lyon v. Amos Eyes; W. Mouldeu v. Johu Renwick. The Court then rose.

CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT.

The concert to be given to-morrow evening will consist of th'o dramatic cantata by the lato Henry Smart, entitled "The Bride of DunkcrrOn." The music is quite new to Auckland. It was written for and produced at the Birmingham Musical Festival of 18G4, aud achieved a marked success.

The argument of the drama is as follows : The Lord of Dunkerrou, ouanioured of a sea-maiden, seeks her for his bride. She has not the power to quit her element, and ho follows her to her spirit homo. '1 ho sea maiden leaves him in order that she may obtain the sea-king's sanction to the union, but he, with the storm-spirits, has already doomed her to death for loving ono of human birth, and she reappears to her lover only to announce her fate. He, for his temerity, is drivon from tbe spirit land and cast back by tho tempest to the shores ol the upper world. The can tata ends with a chorus of lament—the sea spirits for the fate of the sea maiden, and the Serfs for the death of thoir master.

The scene of the tradition is the ruiuod castle of Duukcrroii, on the coust of Kerry. The subject has been treated in a ballad by Crofton Crokcr, but the words ot the can tata, which slightly deviate from the old legend, are written by Frederick Enoch. The music is characterized throughout by a weird-like strangeness, in appropriate harmony wiih the theme. Among the chief peices may be mentioned "Sea King" (nolo), a chorus nf " Sea Maidens " in three parts, and n dramatic trio by these charac ters, with accompanying chorus, all of them full of originality. We have been requested to annduuoo that the cantata will form tho wholo of the pro gramme, and will probably not exceed an hour and a quarter in performance.

NAPIER MEMBERS BEFORE THEIR CONSTITUENTS.

(I)Y TELEGRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

NAPIER, Saturday, MuSuiTON and Captain Russell addressed their constituents lust night. There was a moderate attendance aud a quiet meeting. The speeches wcr« chiefly a resume' of the events of last sojsion. Both members dis approved the principles of the beor tax, but upheld the property tax, preferring it to cither an income or v laud tax.

Mr Sutton spoke ut length on the Pate tcro question, quoting from the papers laid before the House to show that by fur the greater part of the £14,000 charged against Patetere was wrongfully so charged. Uc *aid that Rewi's Auckland " spree,' coßting £1000, was charged against Patetere, though he bad no interest in it, and it was thus wiih the greater part of the Govern ment claim. Uc threw out a challenge to Sir George Grey to fulfil his thrcut to stump the country on this question. The fact was, that money* speut all over the couutry, vouchers for which would not pnsi the Audit Ollice, were charged to the Patetere block, He might be wrong, hut he really believed that it was Patetere and other like matters that drove Mr Brycc to resign. He saw he was doing gross in justice, and ralher than continue doing it he preferred to resign. He (Mr Sutton) re gretted that the Premier or some other member had not thought lit lo lake the public into his confidence, and tell them why Mr Brycc resigned. lie would not believe that the cause was that which had been acsigucd—that Mr Brycc desired to march upon I'aiibaka and arrest Hiroki or Te Whiti. It was more than probable that there wa» another cause. 'Ihey had, of course, all beard about the visit of the Governor's Aide-dc-Camp to Parihnka, and that seemed likely to have had something to do with Mr Rryce's resignation. It it wero so, if the course that was pursued was in re ality forced upon the Ministry by the Go vernor, their proper course would have been to resign, and the country would have very soon put them back into ollice again. Captain Russell deroteil great attention to the s'ibject of education, i>peaking mainly in favour of tho coutinnaucc of the present t-ystcni. Both members expressed regret

Mr Brycc's retirement, though Captain Russell took exception to his policy as con tained in the Native Lauds Sales Bill intro duced last session. Mr Sutton, referring to the mmour that Mr Stout would como for ward to lead the Opposition, expressed great admiration of the late Attorney- General, and hoped that the rumour was well founded. He considered Mr Stout one of the ablest men who ever satin the House. The country suffered a misfortune when it lost his services.

Votes of thanks and confidence were carried by a large majority.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" Tun OcrOKOON" was performed on Saturday night to a capital house, the lead ing parts being cait as follows :—Zoe, Miss Wilton ; Salem Scudder, Mr J. B. Steele ; Jacob McCloskey, Mr D. Clintou; Uncle Pete, Mr Grattan liiggs; Wuh-noh-tec, Mr C. Burfo'd. Mr Riggs brought the sub sidiary part of the old ninger iuto the dramatic foreground and played it well, while Miss Wilton nnd Messrs Steele, I3urford, and Cliuton acquitted them selves satisfactorily in their respective idles. The season closes to-night with a farewell " benefit" for Mr Riggs. The piece selected for presentation on tho occasion is one of thoso patriotic Irish dramas, the romantic character of which rendered them so popular with the play-goers of ten or fifteen years ago. It is entitled " tho Peep o' Day," or " Savourneen Deelish," and, being au old favourite, should "take."

SCRIPTURE GIFT ASSOCIA TION.

Tins Association, which has now been iv existence for several years, appears to bo making steady progress. A considerable amouut of work has been done during the year Just concluded, and the balance sheet shews about £3 ren.aiuing in hand. It receives no fixed monetary support, but is entirely depondcut on voluntary contri butions, which havo hitherto always been forthcoming, The following report ou tho operations for the past year will be submitted at the meeting which is to be held this evening :— The number of schools visited with Bible exercises and awards in city and country during the year now ended has been 102, and the number of prize books 3,275. Following the distribution of prizes, a scries of voluntary scripture exercises have been circulated at every school, and the ready response by the children to theso from time to time, more especially in the country districts, has been exceedingly gratifying. Communications are constantly being received fiom numerous localities testifying to the practical benefit derived by scholars in nn increased knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. During the year small effort has been made to enlist the attention of the apprentice lads to efforts of a simple kind iv self-improvement, and the results—re membering the natural thoughtlessness belonging to this claes—have on tho whole been encouraging. About 25 prize books have oecn awnided for perseverance in various home written exercises. Tho report then goes on to say that a two weeks houso to houso visitation among neglected homes had been made, and copies of the New Testament supplied to all children who had none. This is recommended as perhaps the most effectual means of obtain ing direct influence for good, and its conj tinuau.ee isurfod. Twenty eight country Sunday-school libraries had been assisted with small gifts of books dining the year, and 108 volumes had also been presented amongst 35 city and suburban school libraries. Within tho present month, 5000 wall-cards containing lines for repeating, have been distributed. Thanks are re turned to Messrs W. McArthur and Co. for delivering books in bulk to the Religious Tract Society for liberal terms ; to Messrs Sargood, Son and Ewen and «. Clark and Sous for free transmission of parcels, and to the owners of the Thames steamer Kotoina haua for free distribution of parcels.

The Government havo promised fifty teut3, some cookiug utensils, and free rail way passes, for volunteers visiting the Tc Awamutu Volunteer Review.

CABLEGRAMS.

[Reutkbs TKLKUBAMS. EUROPEAN. ROYAL MARRIAGE. BERLIN, February 25. Iho marriage of Prince William of Prussia, eldest son of the Crown Prince ot Gei-mauy, with Princess Augllsta Victoria of A ugustelibcrg, Princess of Schlcssweig Holutein, was celebrated here to-day. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales aud Duke of Edinburgh, uncle's of the bridegroom, were present atjthe ceremony, which Was one of great brilliancy. CONSTANTINOPLE, February 26. Active negotiations are still proceeding here between the Ambassadors ot the Powers and the Porte, with a view of bring ing about an understanding between Tur key and Greece ou the frontier question. COERCION BILL PASSED. LONDON, Feb. 2C. In the House of Commons to-day the Irish Coercion Bill came under iinal con sideration, aud was read a third time, and passed. THE CAPE GOVERNMENT AND THE BASUTOS. LONDON, Feb. 25. In the House of Commons to-day the Right Hon. M. E. Grant Duff, Under- Secretary for the Colonies, in reply to a question, said that the negotiations which had been proceeding between the Cape forces and the Baßiitos for a complete cessation of hostilities had failed, at the same lime Mr Grant Dull' stated that tbe Government regretted the severity of the terms of peace which had been proposed by the Cape Government. ANOTHER FIGHT IN TRANSVAAL. CAPE TOWN, February 26. News comes to hand from Natal that a report has reached there that the Boeis made au attack on W akkcr»troom and succeeded in capturing it, but were even tually driven out by the British troops, who are now again in occupation. The news roiuires continuation. Telegrams are to hand from Sir George P. Colley, announcing that he has com menced it pii'loy with the leaders of the Boer's forces, with a view to au understand ing being arrived at, aud a cessation of the war being brought about. Information lias been received from the Orange Free State that the Volksraad has passed an address expi cssiug sympathy with the Transvaal Boers, and hopes that England will comply with any reasonable demands which they make. COMMERCIAL. LONDON, February 25. Consols aro 99J. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, is 4'Jj lid. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain, is 2,220,000 quarters. Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, is 345. New Zeuluud wheot, ex ship, is 455. Australian tallow : Best beef, 34s ; best mutton, 375, Best Australian leather, ll.id. THE DECLINE IN WOOL. LONDON, February 25. ' At the wool sales to-day 8,700 bains wire ofl'cred, but the tone showed no improve ment. Fleece and scoured wool* are now fully l^U lower thau last sales. THREATENED WAR BETWEEN GREECE AND TURKEY. LONDON, February 14. The continued preparations being made for war by Greece against Turkey have excited a very embittered feeling at Con stantinople, and the Sultan is pre»sed to resort lo active measures of hostility. The expulsion of Grcsk residents in Turkey ia now tbr«ateucd. The ambassadors of the Poweis arc trying to dissuade tlie Porte from taking these steps, and are endeavour ing to bring about an amicable settlement of the frontier ditliculty, but with little hope of success. MR PARNELL ADVISED TO GO ABROAD. LO..N UON, Febiuary 16. Replying to a recommendation mado by his friends, that he should leave the country for a time in order to avoid probable arrest when the Iri«h Coercion Bill becomes law, Mr Parnill has announced that it U his determination to remain and continue his attention lo hii duties in Parliament. ACTIVE MEASURES AGAINST MORMONS. The United States Government has decided to strictly enforce the Federal laws agaiu«t the illegal practices which are main tained by Mormons at Utah. Proceedings have been taken against a i>on of Brigham Young, the deceased prophet, and he has been indicted at Salt L»ke for bigamy. CANTERBURY ELECTION. LONDON, February 17. Mr Frederick Young, the Honorary Secretary of the Royal Colonial Institution, will be a candidate for Canterbury, one of the constituencies for which the member wa3 unseated on tho ground of corrupt practices. There is possibility, however, of the city being diifranchistd. WAR EVERY DAY MORE PROBABLE. War between Turkey and Greece appears every day more imminent, and it is feaicd that hostilities will inevitably break out in spring. Both countries manifest a bellicose feeling. Turkey has massed 10,000 tioops on the Greek frontier. MR PARNELL AND THE LAND LEAGUE. LONDON, February 19. Parnell has left London for Dublin in order to confer with the Land League. He afterwards purposes to proceed without loss of lime to Paris, where it is surmised that he has relations with Stephens and other Fenian leaders. AFGHAN AFFAIRS. The position of affairs in Afghanistan is regarded with much anxiety by Indian authorities. The powers of Abdul Ehn man, the n«w Amir, is considered by no means well established, some princi pal tribes refusing to recoegnise him. Intelligence has also been received that a bitter quarrel has broken between the Amir's adherents and the Heraties.who are inclined to support the pretensions of Ayoub. Hostilities are likely to ensue. KURDISH RAIDS. A fresh excursion of Kurdish tribes into Persisn territory is feared. As a pre cautionary measure, the Persian force in the districts bordering on the Turkish frontier have been strongly reinforc*d. DESTITUTION IN PRUSSIA. Owiug to the failure of the harvest the inhabitants of Silesia, a south-eastern pro- I vince of Prussia, have been reduced to great destitution. Prompt efforts are being made by the Imperial authoiities to relieve the distressed people. CANADIAN BUDGET. The Canadian Budget has been delivered by the Treasurer in the Dominien Parli ment, Otawa. Two important changes in taxation aro madr. The principle of protec tion to nati»c industry is being faithfully adhered to. HANLAN AND LAYCOCI . Hanlan and Laycock have both published fa-owells to the people of England, in which they acknowlrdge with gratitude the appreciation which has been shewn their efforts displayed by them in the competi tion tor the rowing championship, and each speak in hi«h terms of the prowess exhibited by the other. Hanlan returns to Canada immediately, and Laycock has returned by the Lusitania which left Plymouth to-day. Tho Waterloo Cup, the great coursing event of the season, was decided to-day. The winner was Postless, and tho runnei up was Bishop. There has been a decline in the sugar market, a further fall of 6 per cent, having taken place.

AUSTRALIAN.

EXHIBITION AWARD

MELBOURNE, February 2S. The third order of merit for boots and shoes has been awarded to Lightband, Allen and Co., of Chiietchureh, by Exhibition Judges.

THE PATETERE CASE.

[BY TELIiCIBAVH, OWN CORKESPONDENT.]

CAMBRIDGE, this day. Thk Native Land Court met at ten this morning, when Hammond announced that Mangakahia Mid tho natives representing his side, with others representing the Government, had called on Judge Symonds, and urgently requested another day's ad journment, in order to come to an arranac ment which they believed to be possible to-day ; and Judge Symonds having reason to believe such, amicable arrangements would be come to, granted au adjournment. Mr Mackay made a long speech, com plaining that he had not been informed of the proposed adjournment, and was pic pared to go en. He was proceeding to make a long speech, when lie was inter rupted by tevcral natives interested in the land before the Court, who desired him to cease. Ultimately the Court adjourned till to-morrow, and Mr Mackay proceeded to harangue a small knot of natives outside.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

(BY TELEGRAriI, OWN CORHESPONDENT.)

THE WANGANUI RACE MEETING.

WANGANUI, this day. The following are the general entries for the Wanganui Autumn Meeting :— WEIG HT - FOR : AGE HURDLE RACE.— Otangaki, King Don, Lady Mary, Ada Raiigatira, Grey Momus, Chandler, Artful Joe. Handicap Hurdles.—Otangaki, S uu : boy, King Hon, Monk, Lady Mary, Otawa> Ada, Raiigatira, Grey Momus, Bully.f or . You, Chandler, Artful Joe, Robin Hood. Wanganui Derby.—Ngata, Buzzard Venture, Annuity, Scotch Mist, Camellia' Woodpecker, Frivolty, Bull's Eye, Corns' ondc, Little Dorrctt, Blue Gown. SAPWNG SiAKes.—Gladstone, Discre tion, Springs, Slander Filly, Corb .ik o Taipo, Dauphin, Eccleiton, Bonnidoon' Esmcrelda, Ely. Town Plate. — Fusilier, Camellia (Williamson's), Annuity, Billingsgate' Frailty, Slander Filly, Foul Play, Piahi e Bird, Satanella. Railway Plate.—Billinijsgate, Foul Play, Badsworth, Woodpecker, Aurora Frailty, Natator, Byloug, Hailstorm. ' Wanganui Cup.—King Quail, Foul Play, Badsworth, Rocket, Redeemer, Sir George, Natator, On Dit, Randwick, My Dream, Soukar, Norseman, Dan, Opawa Libeller. Maidkn Plate.—Tricotrice, Fus ilicrj May King, Venture, Scotch Mist, Bads worth, Woodpecker, Frivolity, Falcon, On Dit, Chandler, Bylong, Carrisonde, Blue Gown, SatanellDi ■•

THE DUNEDIN RACES.

(DV TELEGRAPH, OW. CORRESPONDENT.) DUNEDIN, Saturday. Queen's Plate, SOsovs: Distance, 2miles; Weight for age. The Governor, 7st 121bs ... 1 Sylvauus, 7st 121bs 2 Lady Emma, 7st 1011)8 .j. 3 Nautilus (7st lOlbs), also tan. The Governor came in full of running, and woii comfortably by a length; Time, 3mins 51 Jsece. There was £490 in the totalisatot, of which £206 was on The Governor. Flying Handicap, ol 80sovs. One milo and a distance. Luna, Bst 1 Talent, 7st 71bs 2 Legerdemain, 7st 51bs ~; ... 3 Mischief (Gat Slbs), Nautilus (6st 41bs), and Cassivelauuus lilly (6st 21bs), also ran. Luna won rather easily by a length, Talent second, and Legerdemain third. Time; 2mins. Osecs. There was £984 in the total, isator, of which £592 was on Luna. Consolation Race.—Talent beat six others. Hurry SGURRYi—Swagsman beat four others. VICTOItIA RACING CLUB.-AUTUMN MEETING. [beuter's cablegrams.] MELBOURNE, Saturday. The St. Legeii Stakes, a sweepstakes of 25sovb. each, sft., with 300 added. For 3 years old—colte, Bst lOlbs; fillies, Bst 7lbs. 1J miles and 132 yards. Mr W. A. Long's br c Grand Flaneur, Bst lOlbs (Hailea) 1 Mr W. Branch's br c Progress, 83. lOlbs (it. Alban's) 2 These 'were the only two who staitcd, and Grand Flaneur won easily in 3niin. 18sccs. The Ascot Vale Stakes, a sweepstakes of 20«ovs. each. 5 ft., with 200 added. For 2 years old—colts, Sit 101 bs; fillies, Bst 71bs. Three quarters of a mile. 113 subscribers. Mr W. Branch's br f Royal Maid, Brt 7lba (8t Alban's) 1 Royal Maid won after a grand race by a head. _______________________

THE PARIHAKA MEETING.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) THE RETURNED PRISONERS. The number of natives collected at Pari haki ou the 17th inst. was a little above the average of monthly meeting, and is esti mated at 1,000, all told. The released prisoners came to Parihaka on the Satur day prcTious. It would appear that these men are vory proud of their imprisonment, and that they rather look down upon those who, having stiyed at home all the time, cannot, thoy imagiue, be Baid to have done ■ anything towards accomplishing the salva tion of Israel. Te Whiti thought it neces sary to caution his people aud tell them that they had quite enough to contend with in their quanel with tho Gov^rnmcut without fanning dissensions aniODg them selves. He told the retuinsd pri soners that he did not send for them back, but that they were returned by the enemy who had taken them prisonew, and he promised that the land sliould to returned in the tame way. To those who had remained at Parihaka he said that it was foretold of old that a portion thould remain ; that it was not his fault that all were not taken ; and that all were equally great in his eyes. Ihey were the most important people in the island, and were like the centre-pole of the house, for as that held up the roof, so they held up the right, and if either were destroyed nothing would be seen but dust and destruction when either fell. At 9 o'clock the released prisoners came on to the meeting place, headed by Te Kahui. Tho food was then distributed, consisting of pork, bread, tea, and many baskets of apples. TE WHITI'a SPEECH. After the food was consumed or taken into the different houses Tc Whiti lose and made a speech of over an hour's duration. He commenced by saying that it was very difficult to say when they would arrive at a satisfactory conclusion of their work be cause the things given to this generation of Maoris were very hard to accomplish. They were hard from the beginning, and the only thing they could do was to watch the pro ceedings of the great tribe of the island (Europeans) and shape their course accord ingly. All the evil things spokeu of in Scripture had been suffered by them for their regeneration, and the quarrel they were engageil iv was not of their seeking but was thrust upon them by the great peophof the islaud, who wished in their strength to fight and subdue them, but that although they were a small and insigniheant people by ptescrving an unre sisting attitude they had overcome the most ' powerful coercive agent in the world, and of all time, i.e., war, which had become in operative by their conduct. The fruits of their work shall be seen by their mortal eyes, for no more war should arise, and the iniquitous consumer should no more be seen in the land. Tbe lamentations heard iv tho land are not brought about by the natives, who aro an unimportant people. All things have been exceedingly hard for them to bear, and no onccan say that right is being meted out to them, or that the intentions of the great nation towards them sro easy of solution, but these things were euspeuded over tho heads of this generation by pro phecies of old, that by long suffering thoy should accomplish their salvation. No more shall quarrolsbe seen on the land, war is finally abolished, and bloodshed for erer forbidden, and this gathering shall stand lo embarrass tbe people on the land, a cup of trembling to this tribe and that, a league which shall keep our enemy for ever on his giisrd, because of the uncertainty of cur intentions, Listen, you who have returned from prison ; think not that any bad thing remains for you; you shall not return a second time to prison ; you are the centre pole of the whate, and thrsa who have escaped from prison are also the centre pole, you are all one tribe, there fore be glad nnd joyful for the things which have been accomplished, and have thus passed behind you. Listen, the re turned pri«onns. Though I have stayed at home my flosh has experienced pain, and my soul has known lamentations. All who are in prison shall return even as you have returned. Those who have imprisoned you shall release, nnd the land shall follow tho men. War is the great agent of the nation, but it shall not avail your enemy. All our quarrels are lett behind, and the quarrel which is represented by the soldiers in our neighbourhood is not ot our seeking. Tho things we wish investigated, the evil which is the sourco of all quarrels—these things are avoided, and an armed quarrel is attempted to be thrust upon us, but the standard of right shall remain, and these days shall not be given over to bad works. Tohu arose after Te Whiti, and spoke for fully an hour, when the meeting adjourned, but only to assemble again in the cool of the evening, when Tohu again addressed them. His speeches were much to the sauio effect as Tc Whiti's, but more explanatory. He said that there was no quairel for his people at the present time, for that tho Ministci-.^ and great men ot the island were engaged in arguing and quarrelling about the questions which had been raised by the people of Parihaka. He said that he did not consent to the alienatien of tho land which should bo returned to them. The desire of tho Europeans for war had not

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR MONDAY. FEBRUARY 28.



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