SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKBJ^| l SwMbrnin(t,9.39 1 UN9TCT.-Thl9 Evening. 7.5 C'U^RTSB.—To-Morrow Mornine, O.ZZ MOON' 3 AGK.-Firat Quarter, Ctb, 0.33 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVKNINO.

Australia, P.M. s.s., Cargill, from Sydney

TO-DAY. Sonthorn Crosa. s.s.. Hclandor, from Levuka Waltaki, 8.8., Kdie. from Whanßarci Joasie, Bohoonor, Doughty, from Kusacl

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVBNING. Aruylo, 8.8., Crawford, for Whanßarol Uelianco. ketch, Lawson, for Whanßajioua Saxon, BOhooner, McKonzie, for Lyttelton

Australia, P.M. 8.5., Carc;ill, for San Franolsco Waitaki. 5.8,, Edio, forKusaoll Linda Websr, brif;antinc, BeU, for Whnnxaroa

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London-Dunloo, loading : liOcU Urr. to follow Tauransa-UloiiolK, Wottnesdayr WaiteKi.Mon-

day Rnssell—lona. Monday . , Jlclbourno, via South—Kotorna, 'J'huraday Whanttarei and Kusaoll-WaitJiki, Wednesday New Plymouth and South-Hawca. Hieaday Whangorel—Argyle, Tuesdays and X'naays Waitakl, Friday riendly Islands-Myrtlo

VESSELS EXPECTED

Rotorua, s.s. from Sydney, Wednesday Wolverine, H.M.8.. from Sydney, shortly Oxford, ship. (M T.L.S.) from London; loading Sydenbam, barquo U.M.F.Q.), from London sailed November 27th Peru barquo, from London: loading Loch Doe, barque, from London; sailed Deoem-

ber 24 Superior, barque, from New York; Bailed Cabarteldh", barque (S.Q.M.J.). from Hongkong Himalaya, barque (V.T.K.M), iroin London; Stag, barq.uo, from Newcastle: sailnl lioongann, barque, from Hobart Town Orwell, brigantine, from the Islands Koderiok Dhn, brigantine, from Duncdiu Clansman, brigantine, from Melbourne, Bailed

20th Dcliance, briwintino, from Melbourne KOhel, brigantir.o, from Uunedin Kner^y. sohooner. from Noumea Dayspring, mission schooner (VY.N.B.M.J, from

the Islands Gael, schooner, from Lcvuka Agnca Donald, schooner, from R»roton(?a Coronet, schooner, from Cook's Islands Atotohau. schooner, from ttarotonpa Pirate, schooner, from Penryhn Island Pearl, ketch, from Karotonga

IMPORTS.

Per Australia, from Sydney: 22G boxes frnit, 80 boxes grapes, 7 cases oranges. Per Australia for Honolulu-2G5 boxes, and 110 gunnies potatoes. 120 sacks oats. Kor ban J-ranoisco-30 sacks seed, 90 cases sum. DSS bales wool. Per Southern Cross, from Levuka: 1,200 Backs raaizs, 500 bundles bananas. 320 mats sugar. 2a sacks cocoanols, .21 sacks peanuts, 16 cases pine apples. Mlhuranßi, with^ bushels lime. nnTwATjiw noAS-rV'SK—Torea, for Kaipara; AlarY Ann, for Mahurangl ■

ti\t a ~r mn. m r nrnv ed at Levuka from Sydney in^llX^ . and left again for Buva on the following days.

The schooner Widfjn from th.is port, reached Lo vukfi, on January 19.

Tne German war-vessels Nautilus were in Apia, Samoa, at the end of ."ecemrjer. The barquo Sydenhnm from London for this port was oil' Torbay on October 3.

The P. M. s.s. Zealandia left San ft ancmco for Honolulu and Auckland with^ the X ncuah mail on the 18th inatint, and she h therefot c.due horo on Wednesday next.

Sydnoy papers report the departure of the briganttao Defiance from Melbourne for Auck land on January 25th.

to the 15th. followed by vanaWes for the foUowing two days, ard from thepce es»teriy winds to arrival late on Saturday night last.

The s.s. Australia left for H onolu "and San Trancisco shortly after m^ght". th the^ fol lowing Pasaengere i-^Mr and Mrs ohUdren, Colonel A. Nugent C._^.^""f.«' C. A. Mobs. Mr Coleman and wife, Mr ana Mrs Geo. Buok. Mr D. R. Dr. H. W. Watling, K. Piotrowski. Mi: and Mn&K *™ boy, MrChas.W. Bryden. MrS.S..Stead. Bto Jos. MoKwen, wife, and 5 children, MrJ.A.& Hamilton, Mr John eorenson **£j la?}!?r,FL ™ Kardy and family, Thomas Mmogue^ Mr Chas. Overton, Mr A. V. Porter. 1«J Ij BJS ag'; p Tf" t t' and child. Mr C. Stanhopa. aVIt A. W. Harnett, Mr A. May, Mr T. Kichards.

H.M.S. Alert, from the Sou^ Sea Islands era a surveying cruise, has airli •*?£*s■!£ Previous to nor present cpnimis* on 8118 wa*,°" f gaged in the Arctic Kxpeditioa, if .Comm. an(L o o f SirG.Nares. For that cornmUa '-on she was especially strengthened, her sides «d bottom receiving a wood oaddms: to the t^'^nessM somo two feet. Her registered tont BKa,!,V7= tons, and her displacement 1100 tons. ~J"> '» barquE-riirged and carries four twonty-po u°a? TS- She left England in August, 1878, epeiv c two years surveying in the Btrait3 of Maßella.n- a°J since then Bhohaiboen erasing in the s^""1} Seas searching for Vigiasreefs; touched J" Tahiti, remained ten days there, spent thi\ -" weeks at Levnka making a plan of the harbour • from there went to the position o£ the Acis shoals, and a''ei-spending ten cays in a futie saarch for it went to Tonga, remained there for 10 'days ; left oa tho 18th November for the ( Spragaetfeef; searched for the reef for three weeks art! found that it had no exigence; steamed back to Levnka, remaioed there 10 days and left on the lGth December for the position of the f'hin Shoal, about 200 miles north of Auckland, and after a vigilant search for three wetks found that it had do existence; gave the Eoarch ud on January 9, and sailed for Sydney. >he Alert exDects to remain at Sydney till tho middle of April, and •will probably con tinue her crai3e either in the'north-west coastot Australia or amon<? tho islands. The following are the names of the officers, and their appoint ments :—Capiain J. P. Macloar, first lieutenant. E. G. Redes; second lieutenant, G. 8. Gunn; third lieutenant, H. t. Kooper: fourth lieut enant, J. H. C. East; navigating lieutenant, W. H. Potley; snb lieutenant. CW. D. Beresford ; paymaster, F. Nath; staff surgeon. R. W. Coppinger; engineers, J. Dinwoodie, W. Coot; boatswain, A. Payne.

The New Zealand Shippine Co.'f Sydenharn, Cant. R. T. Miller, lef c London on November 37 for Auckland, consigned to tha New Zea land Shipping Co., Ld): passengers :-Saloon: Mrs Jane minstan. Mr Henry D. Murray, Mr William Murray. Mr Henry L. Murray, Rev. Joseph Berry, Mrs Agnes Berry, Mlisa Kate Barry. Mr Percy Berry, Miss Lily Berry. Miss i-Jinal Berry, Mr' Qeorae Csborne Berry, Miss Constance Berry, Miss Kate Anderson. Mr Thomas Whitelaw, Mr William Whitelaw, Mr George Whitelaw. Mr William Hunt. Mrs S J. flunt, Mr F. W. Hunt. Mr Frank Hunt, Mr Charles Hunt, Mr Herbert Hunk Mr Percy Hunt.'Miss Kdith Hunt. Mr Harry Hunt, Mr Alfred Hunt. MrKarnestHnnt. Miss Gertrude Hunt, Miss Kmlly O'Brien Hunt, and Dr. H. Hainan. Second Cabin-Miss Agnes Roberts, Miss Harriet Bennett, Mr Wm. Williams, Mr Arnold William*, Air Hugh Williamß Misa Caroline Davis, Mr Butler, Mra Butler. Mr Geo. Butler, Mr H. Butler, Mr M. Butler, Mr J- W. Butler, jaiss Laura Butler, Miss Hoiring, Mr J. Gil more Mts Mary E. Gilmore, Miss Adolina Gilmore, Mr Arnold Gilmore. MrPercy Gilmore, Miss Mary Gilmore, Miss Emma Astin. Mus M. Astin, Mr William Dunn, Mr Cottingham, Willis.lMrs Olga L. Willis Miss KlizabeihU Willis, Miss Mary K. Willis, Mias Helen O. W is Mrs Steel and child, Miss E Poqle, Mr Arthur Hawkes, Mra Isabella Hftmhn. Mr Cottinßham Willis, jun., Mr John Williß, Mr Guy Willis, Mr Wm. Willi?,<MLM Annie gaa: son,Mr Frederick J. Brooks, Miss Elizabeth Palmer, and Mr Frank Hamlin. Steerage- Wm Henry Hamblin, Mary Allod, Helen Hforockl; Lawrence Williams, Thomas Demment, Caroline nemment, Minnie, C. DemTient! Thos. Smeaton, John Firlh. Geo. Moßford James "ibson, Tho«. Vinson, Fanny V°nson, Fanny Vinson, Frederick W. Vinsqn, Arthur Vinson, Charles Vinsoo, Septimns Vin son Thomas Moore, Robert Fronde, Priacilla Froufle. BmmeliDO Froude, Robert H. Froude, Mabel P. Froude, Lizzie W. Frond", Mitred FroudeTJUhel M- Froude. John Putdie, Walter Pnvm^, Mary Pordio. Jane Purdie, Agneß Purdie Hugh Purdie, James Purdie, Margaret PuttUe William Steele, William G. Baker, Thomas Mackey, Margaret C. Hutchiouon, Sarah A. Hutchlnson, Genrae W. Hutcbinson, Tilson fmitb, Robert HeroD, Agnes Heron Annie Heron, Gilbert Heron, Janet Heron Robert Heron, James McMurtne, ratherlne McMurtrie. Annie McMurtne, Mawaret Gillivray, Donald Gordon, Alexander Cowie, Hugh McMurtria, Mary McMurtrie, Thomas McMnrtrie, Androw McMurtrie, Hngh Mc- Murtrie. Janet Bosland, Alfred Hall. Frederick Rutherford. Peter Gordon, Mrs Gordon, Wm, Gordon, Elizabeth Gordon, and Wm. Legge.

ARRIVAL OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS.

The s.b. Southern Cross from:Levaka did not arrive until 0 a.m. to-day, and consequent's; the Australia left without the Fman portion of the imiil Wo aie Indebted to Mr A, Murpny, Chief Officer, for tho following report :-Lcft Jovuka on Tuesday, 25th January, and for the first two days had very equally weather irom ?a™twartt and s.K. On Thursday 27th in lat. tide? S.Jon. 177deg. E., not a severe gale from ffl lasttae through thethreefoUowingdaya Sunday evening the weather began to moderate but continued blowing fresh from S.E. toll SiaWna: the land. Passed P<m Knights on Tuesday at C p.m., arriving in port as above. Passengers :-Mrs brury and family, Mra ana Miss Parker, Captain Urqubart, Messrs WiUiam, Campbell, Quinton, Davidson, Laurie, and Master Messin.

ARRIVAL OF THE P.M.S.S. AUSTRALIA.

The P M s.s. Australia arrived shortly before 7 o'clock last evening. Wo are indebted to the purser for tho following report and passenger IWf-The P.M.8.8. Australia, CargiU, com- B-andcr discharged her pilot oif Sydney Heads at "lsp.m .on January 27th, with a moderate breeze and clear weathor. Met with strong ■n-iniia. cloudy weather, and high head spa on thn fnllowinc day. Experienced nigh head sea up to he morning of February Ist. Sighted the Throe Kings at 6.45 p.m. of January 31st, and Van nta£»n 1M« &" M V™' Sighted Tlri Tiri at 340 p.m. of February Ist, and was boarded by tho pilot off Auckland at 5.30 p.m. Passengers : MesdamßS Brooke, Nathan, child, and serVant, Kolden, and Woodruffe. Rev S. W Baker, Messrs (i. C. Clifford. W. h. Cun ningham. G. Brooke, J. Williamson. B. H. Guilliver and son, Sylvester Browne, J. A. Hoden G.B. Woodruffe, E. G. Woodruffe, D. B McßwenTCaptain Ferguson, Rifle Brigade, Lieut? Jervo a, R. 8., and 18 in the ateerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Stella, s.s., Grey, from Capo Maria

COMMERCIAL.

■RvKNifffl Star Office, Wednesday. Messrs E and H. Isaacs held a clearmg out sab in the estate of Ryan Bell and Co. to-day.

Sir Henry Parke's anti-Chinese motion at the Intercolonial Conference is very severe. Die Conference condemned western inatralian encouragement to Chinese.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under i This Day. For Rusfell and Kawakawn, per To Anau, at 1 p.m. For Whanoiarel Heads, Whangaroi. Russell, and Kawakawa, par Waitaki, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 3rd instant. For Port Fitiroy, per Watcrlily, at 8 a.m. For Waitarn, New Plymouth, and Wanganui, per Lalla Rookh. at 10 a.m. For Waiwora, Te Kapa, CraJKioburn, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Thames, per Rotoinahana. at i p.m. Friday, Ith instant. Per s.s. Te Anau an follows :— For India, China, Japan, Mediteranoan Ports, and Continent of Europe, at noon For Gisborno, Napier, Southom Ports, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brindisl, for letters specially so prepaid and addressed, atl p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at noan. This msil will be due in London on Thursday, tha 31st March. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Coro mandel, at 2,30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at t p.m. For Whangaroi Heads, Pania, Waipu, Whan garei, and Tangihna, per Argyle, at i p.m. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

February 2nd, 1881,

United Service Hotel—Drawing for Wellington Cup, 7 30 p.m. Edou Hall—Lecture on " The One Body," 7 30 p.m.

Marriage.

MKSSA.Grc-WESTWOOD.-On February let, at the Baptist Chapel, Wellesley-strcot, by the Rev. A. W. Webb, Mr WiUiam Message, of Welington, to Miss Mary Wcstwood, of Auckland.

Death.

GREY.—At Ponsonby, on February 1, Adol phos Ernest, youngest child of James Grey and his late wife; aged twelve months and a-balf.

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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 tie week ending January 2567 i, 1881, to have been as under: — Monday, Jan. 24 6,513 Tuesday, ~25 6,462 Wednesday, ~26 6,483 Thursday, „27 6 385 Friday, „ 28 6,593 Saturday, „29 6,674

Total issue for week... 39,110 GEOKGK FRASER)PubIio Account j- unt and T. LEI^H WHTTTCiCitv Auditors.

All leading matter and letters to the editor are crowded out to-day by the English, Australian, and Fiji news, to hand by various steamers.

Messrs Eraser ana VVuitc, City Auditors (ad Public Accountants, certify that the issue of tlio Evening Stak last week was 39,110.

The following circular has been issued to the members of the House of Representa tives :—" Sir,—l have the honour by direction of the interim Representative Committee of Surveyors throughout New Zealand to solicit your iutereat and promise of support at next session of Parliament, to a Bill in course of preparation, entitled " The New Zealand Institute of Surveyors' Bill," granting a charter, and, otherwise, in detail providing tor the legitimate welfare of the profession in New Zealand. Our main object is to promote the general in terests of the profession, and maintain and extend its usefulness for the public advan tage." ■

Mr Joseph Bonnet, proprietor of the Kamo colliery, is the successful tenderer for the supply of coal to be used on the Hawkes' Kay railways. The te-ts on the Auckland lines with this con) have been most satis factory.

"Misfortunes seldom oouie alone," was exemplified this moiliiug in the case of Timothy Hayes while be was defending an action, foe an assault in the Police Couvt; his wife, Mrs Hayes, met with an accident in Coburg-strecl. Tho hor«o stepped into a rut and fell, turning ove'' the cart nnd com pletely emptying several cans of milk. Mrs Hayes also went sprawling on the ground, and is considerably bruised, but fortunately no bones are broken.

Our morning cuulomporary must b; wofully straightened for news if it is com pelled to work up "local pars." out of privately-conducted and eventless weddings. One such appears tin's morning, which could not have had less truth in it, unless no wed ding had taken place at all. It teems that a bridal party arrived at tho Chinch before the appointed time, and, as they might have oxpeoted, found uo one there. " The Church may wait with open arms for her children," but it is quite certain that parsons and ver gers do not wait with open doors for comers at all or any hours—they have too much rise to do. Doubtless tho parson will by to hem-that the Church has been "established." Wo should, however, like to know when tho Act was passed, All parties will, doubt less, be surprised to hoar (notwithstanding " Cabby's" varied and extensive experience in matrimonial nilairs") that a wedding party credited to our " Establishment" can proceed to another at a moment's notice. " The pursou issued slowly from tho vestry in full canonicals" : would the " Herald " have him gallop in in his shut-sleeves, or how '! The fact U nuntuality consists in hitting tho proper time ; to anticipate an engagement by half-an-hour U aa grout a waste of time as to be half-an-hour too late.

l'rofossor Stanioh, aurist, having cured several old deaf patients in thn llenevol'.'iil Asylum, Melbourne, and having been re fused access to some 40 others, hns chal lenged Dr. Grey, ot the Eye and Ear Hospi tal, and the other medical men connected with the institution, to a trial skill on favourable terms to tho doctors, laying £1000 to £500. The challenge has not been taken up, and is still open,

A dreadful accident occurred at Meriin hula, Nsw South Wales, on January 14th. A woman named M'Mahon went to visiit her neighbours, and, her husband being absent, locked her three children in tho house, leaving them a lighted caudle. Tho children consisted of a hoy <>£ 13 years vl age, and two girls of 11 years and 7 years. When playing they upset tho caudle, which set the hoiiKo on fire, They could not escape, tho doors and windows being fastened, and all three were burnt to death, Their charred remains were found when the lire burnt itself out.

There aro considerable heart-burnings among the Australians in London. Alder man McArthur, who made all his money in Australia, was raised to the Lord Mayorship of tho chief city of the world. The Aus tralians wore in ecstacios, and more than one pointed out to the city magnate what a graud chance of cementing the union between the colonies and England. The Right Worshipful gave a grand opening banquet; hundreds wcro invited, but not a single Australian—not even the Agent- Generals—was asked.—Sydney " Bulletin."

The New Zealand portion of the English Suez mail, by the Rohilhl, was agaiu lurgor than that for New South Wales. As the colony loses by this rout, and gains by every letter sent via San Francisco, stronger mcasurps should be taken to discourage the forwarding of correspondence via Suez. The Rohilla's mail consisted of 441 packages, made up as follows:—HI bag-, 3 packagia lamied at Quoensclilt', Ki'2 bau», 1 iiackag.', for Melbourne, -15 for Sydney, . ri2 for CJueens land, 9S for New Zealand. .'^7 for Tasmania, .T for tho Naval Squadron and S for Noumea.

A case of smuggling was very cloverly de.ccted ou the wharf last evening by Mr Veale, one of the Customs' olliciuls. He observed a rather stout Chinaman leave U>c mail steamer, uud walk vlowly up the wharf, and the peculiar appearance (if the almond eyed celestial led the ollicer to suspect that he h:id something concenled, Ho ordered tlie Chinaman to stop, but he made: oil. Mr Parker, however, stopped him, and with tho assistance of Detective LSrenunn and Mr Veale ho was secured. During the struggle, however, about one hundrod cigars which hud been secured uuder his chirt, fell on tho wharf, nud subsequent weurch revealed almost the same number stuffed away in hia pockets. The easo was laid before Mr Hill, who lined the Chioauiau £ii, and forfeited tlio cigars. The smartness of the ollieer who detected the attempt at smuggling deaeives commendation.

News of a most shocking all'uiris reported in papers by tho R.M.S. Australia. A farmer uamed Kubalc went to tho tuwu of Ethih.iri.'h, Soutli Australia, in the ir.oru ma, and reported to the jiolicc that liij daughter, aijed 10, had been found dead in liod with a g'ish across lier forehead. Tliu police immediately wont out, and found tho cane as statol. According to Kubale's statement, ho slept in the same room i\a tin: cirl. A little boy, aged 11, who also slept in the same room, hoard no noise during the night, but on awaking in the morning iie found the girl de:id. It Lin since tran spired that Kubalc went homo in the evening intoxicated, ami there are strong suspicions that he murdered the girl,

The February issue ot the " Church Gazetto " gives a largo amount of Diocesau intelligence, a full calendar, and the fiiahop's engagements. A brief notice of tho death of Sir Wm, Martiu, D.C.L., upuears, and a

notice of Sir William's colonial lifo is promised to appear in the March number. Such a sketch, will be anticipated with iutcrest. The parochial news includes reports ot St. Mary's, Parnell, and St. Sepulchre's, and a number of other outlying localities. Key. E. J. I'hillips continues his interesting diary of travel, with wayside incidents, friendly gatherings, and prosc poetry. The notes of a visit to Norfolk Island occupies two pages of the "Gazette,' and form pleasant reading matter, with interlineations of scenes and scenery. The Sunday-school teachers' lessons arc duly placed, and a variety of extracts, such as

" The 15iblc in Italy " and " Anglo-Israel " make up a creditable number of this useful representative of the English Church.

Most New Zealanders and youth Austra lians remember Sir James I'crgusßou, who was Governor of tho?e colonies. They will also remember that Sir James cut out a fellow in y. A.who was engaged to a young lady, aud married her himself, air James afterwards went homo, and having failed three thins to get a so it in the IJouso of Commons, was appointed Governor of Bombay. Last mouth w«sympathised with a young ollicer who, returning from the races, galloped past the Governor's carriage, and was arrested for the heinous oll'ence. Here is the other side from au English file : " The officer who is goinn to be tried by Court-martial for his rude behaviour to the Governor of Bombay, is the eldest son of Lord Vernon, And gave his father consider able trouble a few years ago, when, owing to his foolish and extravagant habits, he had to leave the Guards. He does not seem to have improved in India. Driving iv a dog-cart he tried to pass the Governor's car riage, which contained Sir James Fergusson and his wife and daughters. Kir James beckoned to him not to pass, pointing to hia restive horses, which were new ones and not easy to handle ; but the officer wus not going to stop for the Governor or for anyone else, and tried to force his way past the troopers, one of whom was sent to tell him not to pass the carriage. Vernon struck the native trooper in the face and forced his way past. These facts speak for themselves, and no comment is needed."—"Sydney Bulletin."

The Auckland-built yacht Waitangi has a rain beeu beaten at the Sydney Kogatta. The "Sydney Telegraph" says :—The Magic and Mistral were leit behind at starting some 10 miuutes. Waitangi was lirst away, and caught the wind so free ami full, that many experienced yachtsmen thought she was going to win. However, in passing down the harbour, the Magic and Mistral made up to a certain extent the distance that they had lost in their bad start, but not sufficiently so even when they reached the Heads, for the boats passed out in the following order:—Waitangi, 1 ; Mistral, 2 ; Oithona, 3 ; Magic, 4. Going to windward to Curl Curl the Magic made the best use of her well-known weatherly qualities and soon overhauled the Waitangi, the breeze outside the Heads not being sulliciently strong to fill the larce amount of canvas the last-Bamed yacht had set. As an instance of how the Magic improved her position from North Head to Curl Curl and back, it may be mentioned that the order of entering the Heads was—Magic, Mistral, Waitangi and Oithoiia. From here to the flagship no material alteration occurred, other than that the Mistral improved her position, so much so that when the Magic passed the Flagship lirst, all eyos were turned on the Mistral, and cheer upon cheer went up from shore and Flagship when it was seen that she was not licr time [ allowance behind. The following is the oflieial time given by the judge as the several yachts passed the flagship : Magic, Sbia 23min45sec ; Mistral, 3hrs2<lmin 55sea ; Waitanga, 3hra 3Dinin 15sec; Oithona, 3hrs HSmin Bbcc. As will be seen above, the Mistral, by her time and allowance, ranks first, the Waitangi secoud, the Magic third, and the Uithona fourth,

At a timber sale in Sydney, kauri flooring, ex. Weutworth, was placed at full rates - B5: 1, T&G, 17s ;0x 1, IBs ;9 by 2,15u 3d. 100.000 4ft. lOiu. sawn laths realised 14s Bit.

A special meeting of the ratepayers of the Epsom Highway District was held yes terday for the purpose of electing a trustee in the place of the late Mr Cr. W. Waller. Mr Gardner occupied the chair, and Mr A. Heather was proposed and unanimously elected to the position.

Among the passengers ot the s.s. Te Auau was Mr Alfred Shalilers, son of Mi ll. B, Shaldera of this city, who, we under, stand, intends shortly to join his father in his drapery business iv Queen-street. Mr Shalders, the younger, has been travelling during the hint live years on the continent of Europe, iv Knulaud, and Australia.

An idquivywas proceeding to-day before tlio Collector of Customs into the eireiim stance connected with the collision between the schooner Edith and steamer Planet. Kvidenco was aiven by the masters of both boala and other persons, but the proceedings hud not terminated wliou we went to press.

The final meeting of creditors in the estate of 11. C. Hoyte, chemist, of Tan raiiga, was to have bsen hold to-day, but n't a quorum could not bo obtained, the debtor will have to apply to tho Court under the 184 th .section of the Act for his discharge. Tho trustee's report is of a favourable character.

The Kemuera Band of Hope held their picnic on tho 29th nit. at Orakei. Tho juvenile .society is in a very Itoutißhing con dition and 3Up])ol'tcd by th« leading settlers of the pleasant district. Kov. Mr Munro and Mcß»m K'ownmn, Lennox, and other gontlenieii shared the pleasures of the hour, which consisted in fishing, hoating, bathing, and athletic spurts.

Mr J. Dal ton is arranging for v handicap Hit race to take place about a fortnight hence. Tho distances will be 100 yds,, ISO) dr., and a quarter of a mile. The lirst prizu is a suit ot clothes,

Arrangements are boiiia made for an open sailing boat race to tako place noxt Satur day. Till competitors will include tho Obaorver, Imp, Mairgio. llattio May, Patriot, and a number of others, and a good contest is anticipated.

Tho Bwcopntukos race botvvoen the euttera Kuphemiu, Loo, Wave, Cannot, and llenry, which was to liave taken place to-day, could not come oil', owing to the absence) of wind at tho time lixuil for the Btnrt.

Tho Registrar of the Supreme Court .sat iv Chambuis Uiis moininj;, and hoard two bankruptcy applications. In tho caio of It. J. Davidson (lintulkcopcr) an arranging debtor—Mr F. Earle applied for an order declaring, tho deed of arrangement ctmi jiletely exi'cuted, Tlio application was granted. Angus Nicholson, a debtor, ap plied in person for an order of ilitieliai'go from bankruptcy, but as one of the neces sary legal forms had not been observed, the order could not bo granted.

The I'ontonby Club intend to enuuc an ini|iiiiy into the allrgalion of ollensive language brought against «>uo of its mem ber.-.

Tho ouartorly communication of tho Pro vincial Grand Lodge, I.C, was held last ovenintr in the Masonic Hotel, Brother the lion. V. Whitaker, V.W.l'.ti'M. for the North Island of New Zealand, presiding. The chief business of the lodge was the election of (.fficei'S, for the ensuing term. The whole of tho ollicera. with one excep tion, wore ro-eloetod, Urothor lleudry, !'.(!., sword-bearer, expressed his dum're to decline tl'.e honour of sword-bearer again, nml firother Dunwaodic, J.P.At. of the Manukau i.odgf, was elected to fill the position.

Six Auckland tolographiHts lired against nix Wellington men yesterday. Tho raugoi were : -200, -IUQ, and GOO yards. The fol lowing ii their score j—HloxßOniC, fi.'f poiuN ; Kc.arns, 4S :T. I!. Salmon, 15 ; Luiusden, -It; Goldsbro', .'i'J—total '-'22. Wellington team :-Chusholm, 51 ; Karr, 50; 'Wallace, -Hi; Hawk, -15 ; Tait, 45; Gell, It—total, 281. Tho Wellington men won the match by f>!) point". Auckland has since chall'Mi'_'ed Wellington to a match of four men a-side.

A special meeting of the EpHOin Mutual Improvement Society will be held in the reading room ou Friday evening. February 4th, at half-past seven o'clock, to consider the desirability of changing the site of tin; proposed public hall. All intercstolshould make a point oi attending.

A returned letter reached us yesterday whose many wauderiiign form an evidence of the perfection of tho lost Ollicu system. The letter was posted by uh ti) Maugawhiiro on the sth of August, 1870. After remain ing in a quioßceut state (where, it is not quite clear foi a long period) Romsono or other decided to send it from Man gawhnr.' to Wehvyn, Hcrti, ICiii; land, Wolwyu was reached ou October •23 ISSO, whenceit was again .sent on its travels to -IS, Trafalgar Kemd, Old Kent Rood, London, where howeverit wasiefused four dajs later. It found its way next to the Keturned Letlur Ullioo, London, and thu authorities there, on the -7th October last, Cirrfnlly despatched it back again to (he Ai.tipodes. Finally, somo IS months after its tiiat. committal to the leitcr-box it gets nto our possession again, nutl it turns out to be 1111 account for 7s (id !

The usual devotional meeting and liible reading will bj held this overling iv tlio liuyo room of tho Younx Men's Christian Association.

The evening classes at the Auckland Collo'<o and Ornnimar school will ho oponcd on Monday evening next at tho usual hour.

The distribution of prizes nnd certilieiitcs to tho successful cantliilatea of the Ponaonhy District school will fko place to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock in thu district school building.

The drawing for the Wellington Cup will take lilacu this ovoninK at 7.30, a> tho United Sorvico Hotel.

A lecture will be £'vcn this evening in tho Mount Kul'ii Kon/1 on " Tho One Uody."

The dividend of |7s Gd, dccliircd at tho recent meeting ot tho Auckland Gbs Company, la now piyablo iv this uillcu, Qiicen-Btrcof.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Ho briol; tec it is w tti words as with the beams: the nioro they uro condensed, tho deopcr Uicyburn/'-bouTilKV.

The pennies mightier than the .sword. The wheelwright soonest tirca of Jus work.

Little rivers are generally born iv the sprint:. A bad Wood for the JJoors.—Sir Evelyn Wood,

A vendor of cabbage claims to be a head salesman.

Hot weather and a splendid harvest are the reports from Canterbury and Otago.

Mr A. Heather has been elected a mem ber of the Epsom Highway Hoard, vice Mr YVnller, deceased.

The iiev. George Daniel has been elected president of the Wesleyan Conference at Melbourne by a majority of thirty-two.

Laycock gave half the Hop Bitecrs prize (500) to Ned Trickctt.

The Adelaide Colleo Tavern shows a loss of £230 for six mouths u<i A 20oz. nugget h been found at Tomora. A bicycle journey, fifty miles, from Mel bourne to Geelouj;, was made in five hours. J. S. Moore, Esq., who for a short time officiated as Judge in Auckland, lias died at Jersey.

It's a poor rule that won't work both ways. A Hobarton girl married a barber, and he turned out to be a rich man in dis guise. Khe knew it.

A sensational Btory reaches us from Philadelphia of » regular modern Blue Beard, accused of having disposed of seven successive wives in a most mystorious manner.

An impossible feat for a female pedestrian, says a contemporary, is to walk 1000 miles in 1000 hours past 1000 millinery establish ments displaying the latest stylo of spring bonnets.

Captain Fergusson, son of the Governor of JJombay, and Lieutenant Jervois, li,E., son of Governor Jervois, arrived by the X.M.X. Australia yesterday on a pleasure trip through New Zealand. They could not do better.

It h very sad to learn late in life that the hitherto unsuspected primrose is "a corolh lloral dicotyledonous exogen, with a mono petalous carolla and a central placena.'1 Professor Huxley is responsible far unearth ing this scandalous fact.

Trickett writes to Mr F. C. Wentworth in reference to his match with Ilanlan, and says that he can and will yet row Hanlau down. Ha makes <i passing reference to the rumour of there being "something" in Hanlan's boat.

Hotter weather is the story from New South Wales. A JDunong telo gram reports the thermometer at HO1 in the shade; seven bullocks belonging to different teams died from the effects of the sun between here and Clarence Town, and others died from the same cause in the pad docks about the town.

During the past few yenrs several scions of leading families in Melbourne have taken to themselves barmaids for better or worse —among the number, a well-known young professional man, erstwhile a bright parti cular star in the cricket field. His wedding created a deep sensation in fashionable circles.

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERY.

TitE ordinary periodical mooting of the Presbytery of Auckland was hold thh morning in St. Andrews' Church. Present:—Revs. John Macky (Moderator)j K. Sommervlllo (clerk),!?.]?. Macnicol.G. B. Monro, W. Macrae, A. Carrick, S. J. Neill, D. W. Runcimau. A. Mclntosh, James Brucei A. Thomson, T. .11 Forbes, A. M. McCallum, Messrs. Carruth aud Jas. Robertson, sen,, and H. Barton (elders). an Explanation.—The Court having been duly constituted, tho Key. D. W, Kunciman took the opportunity of correct iug a statemont which had appeared in the l'epprt yiven of the last Presbytery meeting by o:io of tho local papers. He was re ported to have said that his friends of Unc huuga aud Mangarc had acted in an under bauded manner, The reporter had given a good report of the meeting, but the fact of it being condensed hud led to the erroneous statement, referred to. Ho had not intended to turow'a reflection upon the friends re ferred to ; he had simply remarked that they had acted without consulting him — The Moderator said that until tho Pres bytery had taken some Bteps to supervise the reports, mistakes would continue to O-'cur. The persistence with which his own nume hud been misrepresented had led (o persons at homo enquiring if he wore dead au*l what other person of his surname waa takingpait iv the proceedings of the Prcsby. tery. KI/DERS* Commissions. —Communi- cations were received notifying tho appointment of the following Commissioners to tho Presbytery ;—Whangorei, Mr W. Carruth; Ucmucra, Mr J. M. Lennox; Olahuhii, Mr 'John Watson; Waiuku, Mr Wm. Smith ; St. Audrew's, Mr Kcir; Papakurn,Mr J. li. Young; and Ponsouby, Mr Henry Barton.

If LECTION 01' MODKRATOIt.—III pur snuneo of tho recent resolution ;that tho Moderators of tho Presbytery bo olected ill turuatolyfrom the junior aud Kcniordiviainns of tho roll, tho Court proccded to the election of a Moderator. —Tho Rev. G. B. Mdiiu) wiii tliiMi elected Moderator for tho n!x months, and tho retiring Moderator hriclly welcomed him to tho scat.—Tho new Moderator ns hriclly replied, taking occasion as ho did so to excuso hi« non prepniutlon of a Kpeech on tho ]>Ica that he hud been entirely unaware of the fact that ho wan tho next candidate for tho honour able position to which he hud just been appointed. Lijuas' CJtKEK,— The Rev. MrMeUalliim enquired if the Church owned any Innd in tho Lucas' Creek and Stokes' Point district? —Tho liov. 1). Jlrucc replied in the ullirma tive, and also stated that he held a trust deed for the property which wns saleable, lie had hitherto enjoyed tho luxury of pay ing the rates upon thin and other Church ptoporties. —Tho Key. Mr McCallum said tlmt the rates for the past year had not been paid, and ho had therefore been requested by tho Highway Hoard to brim; the matter before tho Presbytery,—The Rev. I). W. Ruiiciman moved that the matter bo re ferred for enquiry to a Committee consisting of tho Kcvsi). iinice, McUallum, and the Moderator, who should decide whether the church should bo sold.—l ho Key D. Bmco explained that tho custom with Highway Boards had only been to tux unoccupied church lands, and as tho property in qn.es (inn bad had a building erected upon it there hud been no taxes to pay. The build in}", however, had been removed without authority, and he had therefore declined to pay tuxes on that ground, -Upon tho sug gestion of tho Key R Sonimervillo the mutter wua referred to tho Property Coin«

initt'.'e.

APPOINTMENT OV STANDING COM MITTEES,—Tha Hey R. MoCallum jnovud tin; adoption of the following overture; to the (Jenoral Assembly. Whereas it is desirable that the Standing Committees of the church should bo appointed in the way best calculated to represent the several L'roabytcries, and to (secure the services on the Standing Committees of till the minis ters and members of the church whose ex perience and qualifications rondcr them host litterl to ace elliciently on the respective Standing Committees :It is hereby humbly ovciturcd to the venerable tin: Gonoral Assembly uppointcii to meet at Wellington on the eighth day of March to take the premises into their consideration, and to enact that tlio several Presbyteries shall, Borne time previous to the meet iug of the General Assembly in each year, nominate nnd send to the clerks of Assem bly the names of such ministers and elders as they may wish to have appointed to ac* on the several Standing Committees for which they may bo nominated, ami that in tliti appointment of the .Standing Com mittees due regard shall be had to the names so suggested by the I'renbytericp, the appointment of th'uSlundiiiK Committee* being made at a Hilljnnd open Assembly or otherwise to enact us the Assem bly in its wisdom may direct." The rev. gentleman iv spcakiug to tho overture, nflirmed that the present system of nomii> ation had n tendency toVrcHtoaii",imperiuin in impcrio "in tho church, and he was there ioro in favour of a more representative system, such as that adopted by the Free Church. Ho noticed that Rome names ap peared upon six or Beveu diffcreut Commit tees, while a great many desirable ones were omitted altogether.—The Xcv John Msicky without desiring to reflect in any way the previous procedure of the church seconded and supported the overture. The Hcv T. Norrio, in also supporting it, complained of the omission of his name last year from the Church Extension Com mittee.—The Itevß. D. \Y, Runciman and D. Bruce defended the system of election at present in vogue, and in doing so made lengthened refeiencc to Mr Norries' com plaint.—The Kev.lMr McCallum hoped that the overture would not lead to the introduc tion of any personalities,—The Rev. It. Bommerville said thnt he had been under the impression that Mr McCallum had himself introduced personalities in the discussion. He had stated that some names appeared upon at least six or seven Committees and on referring to the last general assembly records, ho found that his own name appeared on sctcu Com mittees. That he took as a personal allusion. However, the General Assembly had appointed those Committees and that being so-he was prepared to do his duty on them like a man,—A lengthy discussion ensued as to the construction which might be pUced upon the words " full and open meeting of the assembly " some thinking that they wero of all dictational character, besides conveying an imputation.—Eventu ally the words "tho appointment of the Committees being made at a full and open meeting of the assembly," were erased, whereupon the overture was raised. CiIUKCH Agent.—The Key. It. Me- Callum, with the leave of the Presbytery, withdrew his overture with regard to the payment and duties of the agent of tho Church, He also explained his reason for doing so. Call to Rev. James Bruck.—The Rev. D. W.i Eunciman submitted a call from the Mangaro and Onehunga to the Rev. James Bruce, of To Awamutu. It was signed by lifty-niue members and ninety six ndhcrents. Messrs White and Dun woodie, ot Onehungo, and Mr James Robertson, sen., of Mangaro, wero then heard in support of the call.—The Rev. D, W. ituncimnn than moved that the call should be sustained.—This was agreed to.- - Upon the motion of the Rev McCallum the Key W. Evans was appointed to preach at To Awamutu, and to cite tho congregation to appear beforo a special meeting of the Presbytery on the 16th instant, iv order to support their interests, the muted congre gations of Ouehnnga and Mangero to be also cited to appear. Barrier Act.—The proposed form of a Barrier Act, framed with a view of prevent ing linsty changes in tho doctrine, worship, Government of the Church, and submitted by the Assembly for the approval of the Presbyteries, was then brought up tor con sideration.—The Rev D. Bruce moved, and the Rev R. F. Macnicol fecjnded, "Thatit beu pi r jvod."—Agreed to. Deceased Wife's sister.—The Rev. Mr McCallum inquired whether if a man married his deceased wife's sister, or whether if a minister solemnised such a marriage they would be committing an oll'cnco against the Church. Although the Confession of Faith appeared to condemn such unions he had not been able to find any sanction in the Bible tor such prohibi tion,—The Rev. R. Sommervillo explained that as tho Bill had not obtained the royal assent the General Assembly of the Presby terian Church of Otago and Southland had passed a resolution against it.

Kefkesentativ.es to Assembly.—Con siderable difficulty was experienced in indu cing members of Presbytery to proceed to Wellington for the purpose of repre senting it at the General Assembly.— At length the Ecvs. J. Macky, D. W. Ruucimau, and T. Norrie, reluctantly allowed themselves to be elected.—The ap pointment of lay-representatives was de-

fei'red,

Deceased Eldkes.— Theßev. T. Norrie spoke of the deaths of Messrs Nesbit and Connie, two very old elders of the Church here.—lt was agreed to forward a letter of sympathy to Mr Connie's family. This was all the public business.

Mr Cheesemau yesterday presented Cap tain Cargill, of the X.M.S. Australia, with an address, in acknowledgment of his ser vices in introducing Ligurian bees.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

THE WELLINGTON KACES.

(BY TBLEORAPII, OAVN CO-RESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. THE "Post's" sporting notes on the Welling ton races are as follow : Early work was the order of the day on the course this morning. The Luna was the first t« show, aud with little Buttercup did a three-quarters-speed gallop of two miles on the regular track, tho mare shaping very well. Grey Momus and Artful Joe then came out together, and while Joe walked Grey Momus went once round. Plough went by himself at a fast canter and was then picked up by the quondam favourite tor the Melbourne Cup, who accompanied him for another round. Grey Momus came home strong and well, but Artful Joe, who has only been taken up a few weeks, made, as might be expected, a very poor fist of it. Next to appear were Dan and Kaveu. Dan started by himself, and showing a very cleau pair of heels, spun round the track in a taking stylo, but at no great pace. He gots his legs well uuder him, and his action is low and effective. On coming into tho straight, Kaveu (who ought to be called Magpie, from his curious black and white colour), joined kirn and they went the second circuit in company. At tho cud of this, Dan, who ran strong to the finish, was pulled up; but Raven continued and made up two miles, without making many new friends. Agent, who looks well,cantercd twice round on the Plough, finishing with a spurt. Clarence, after a short preliminary, went a steady canter of two miles on the Plough. Lady Emma was the next Cup candidate to show, attended by Legerde main—the two-year-old skittle-sharper filly. Williams, a new jockey from Melbourne, was upon the mare, and it is said he will rido her in the Cup. I cannot think he was very much impressed with his mount, as her ladyship went in anything but good form. The two cantered round the usual number of times, aud the youngster, who is a line, upstanding, well-furnished filly of her ago, was well up at the termination of tho spin. Governor and Mischief were the next performer?, and much interest was evinced in their gallop, which extended over a mile aud a half. Both are looking in the pink of condition, and the chosen one will probably not be out of the Cup. They fltrode out freely tho last half mile and Mischief camo homo first. She is a big, raking mare, and no doubt has a great turn of foot. Miss .Domett did a good gallop, showing a great improvement sinco November. Natator, after walking for an hour until Messra Lance and Robin sou arrived, went a lazy canter on the plough. His appoaranco is grand, but his style of going is by no moans calculated to impress onlookers with his undeniable merits aßa ruce horse fnr the "dishes" with his fore feet, and makes a tremendous noise with bin pipe«. Howover, those who are connected with him appear satisfied, and that goeß for much. Tho work on Puttone beach did not com mence until 10 o'clock owing to the exigencies of tho ticic. Those who patronised ore paid to be going well. Mr Walter's three, Mr Vulhmoe's Rand wick, Mr Owen's Sir George, and Mr McDonald's Jiadmvorth. Libeller in hood and quarter piece did good work, beiua sent 'l-j miles at a last canter, and then winding up with a l.t mile sharp burnt with Ynttcudou. Peeress, colt, is second favourite for the Cup, and acquitted him self well, hie Btridc being t'reo aird his action full of gruco and energy. Billingsgate did a slow canter. Handwick and Badsworth worked together, tho former in tho same amount of clothing as Libeller, and the latter stripped. This callop, in which tho old horse had all the beßt of it, was as good as any during the morning, aud both horses, who arc very fat, must have in spired their friends with confidence. I should yet not be surprised to hear of Kandwick being backed for the Cup at the last moment. The other, lam told, will not start. Sir George did a canter, and then a faßt mile and a quarter, going iv fair form. Virginia Water did not show, and is reported lame.

LATEST BETTING,

fi to 4 against Natator (tk. and oil) ; 4 : 1 against Libeller, (5 to 1 tk. to win £250)

Hailstorm and On Hit arc scratched for all engagements at the Wellington meet ing.

CIIIUSTCHUKCH, this day. THE CANTERBURY MEETING.

The following cntrie3 for the Autumn meeting were received last night : — GItKAT AUTUMN HANDICAP.—Fishhook, Waikari, Sir Mudred, Longlauds, Iliuk away, Oauievelaunus, Castauctte filly, Vol unteer, Kandwick, lloriiby, Mischief, The Governor, Tho Joker, Luna, Laerle*, Hilda, BUlinßSJcate, Libeller, Natator, Grip, On Dit, Virginia Water, lloldcrness, Lure, Prospero, Lady Emma, Norseman, Lc Loup, Titania. and Sylvanu*. Eastfk Handicap.—F.suhook, Sir Modred, Hilarious, Talent, Volunteer, Kandwick, Hornby, Mischief, Hrlderness, Lure, Pro<pero, Lady Emma, Norseman, LeLoup, Titauia, Sylvauus, The Governor, 1 he Joker, Luna, Laertes, Hilda, Billings gate, Libeller, Natator, Grip, On Dit, and Virginia Water. Flying Handicap-Fishhook, Cas ifvelaunuu, Castanette filly, Sir Modred, Hilarious, Talent, Volnntcer, Eandwick, The Joker, The Governor, Noupariel, Luna, Laertes, Hilda, The Poet, Amulet, Billings gate, Libeller, Natator, Grip, On Dit, Virginia Water, Holderne s, Lady Emma, Legerdemain. The Dolphin, LeLoup, Titauia, Sylvanus.

CHAMPION INRIGGER RACK.

Champion Four-oared Inbicger Rack, with coxswaius. Prize, £30. Course : Three miles straight. Auckland—Crew: Stroke, Smith, 12st. Slbs. ; 3, Paton. 12st. 81bs. ; 2, Har rison, list. lOlbs. ; 1. Thwaite?, list. 71bs 1

Thames—Crow : Stroke. Harry Golds worthy, list. slbs. ; 3, T. Wilson, 121b5.; A. Jamieson, 12st. 21bs. ;1. T. Goldsworthy, Hat. Slbs. 2 Ponsonby—Crew: Stroke, D. Brigham; Macdonald, Finlay, Edmonds 3 We inadvertently omitted to furnish the result of this event last evening. The courso was from the Bastion to the Queen street wharl. The Auckland crew got well away at the start, and took the lead, which they maintained to the finish. The race resulted :— 11. M. S. Auckland crew S 14 20 — 1 Thames crew 6" 14 53 — 2 Ponsonby crew 6 15 12 — 3

THEATRE ROYAL.

We have not much to add to our previous notices ou tho subject of these recitals. The programme contained the following £jeni3:—Thalberg's iantasia on the "Prayer from Moro" (ltossini). Mr Kctten's " Butterfly Chaße and new Caprice," and the grand march from " Tauuhauser" (Wagoer). The audience, though not large, was at tractive and appreciative, and the performer was loudly applauded. Those (and there are not a few) who have regularly attended these recitals agree in testifying that their enjoyment of Mr Kotteu's playing incrosses on each suc ceeding occasion, and that one single hear ing will scarcely convey an adequate appre ciation of his extraordinary skill.

AVc mention this as a suggestion to those who have attended only one recital to take advantage of the two farewell benefit con certs to be «»iven on Thursday and Friday evening*, when Mr Ketteu will give his iast recitals iv XMew Zealand.

A printer's mistake occurred in our last notice, describing Mr Ketten'a last encore on Monday evening as an air with varia tions from Beethoven. We bciicve the piece was from the opera " Liuda di Chamonui," but were not certain.

LAKE SOIREE.

(To the Editor.)

Slß,—Will you, for the satisfaction of many inquirers, kindly give iv your columns the financial result of the above entertain ment :—Receipts, by salo of tickets, £29 7« Cd ; donations, £1 Gs Gd ; salo of uncuusurnod provisions, £2 14s: total, £33 Ss. Ex penses, including provisions, hire of steamer and crockery, labour, printing and adver tising, £1S 6s 2d, leaving a balaucc in hand of £15 Is 10d 0 which would have been in creased but for the unfortunate misundor standing respecting the steamer, whereby all travelled free.instcadotpaying Is Gd ouch for their return tickets. The result, how ever, is highly satisfactory to the promoters, aud they tender thanks to tho muny friends who encouraged them by their presence.— Yours faithfully,

Thos. Seaman,

The Wellington Magistrate iv inflicting a fine of £2 on tho landlord of the White Swan said in future the penalty would be heavier, to put down Sunday traflic.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

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

DRUNKENNESS James Bright and Maggie tfawkes, alias Susan Bird, pleaded fiuilty to drunkenness, and were lined 5s each. THE/MIDNIGHT MYSTERY. Walter Heighton, on rcmaiid.surreisdered his bail, and appeared in answer to charges of using offensive language, and malicious injury to property, jinamely. damaging a lock,'value 7s, on the 17th ult., the property oi Charles Hurley, of Karangahape Road. Mr Tolo, in defence, said that the witness from the Waikato had arrived. He felt very deeply in thia case because the reputa tion of the young man was at stake. Frederick Samuel Lcakc, deposed that he was an engineer at present engaged in the Waikato—Remembered Sunday, the lu'th, he was then residing at Mr Heij.'hton's; was there two mouths ; slept iv Walter's room during that period; the room was 10 X 6 ; the sketch was a fair representation. Wit ness gave a minute description of the room, itating that, in consequence of a twist, the door could not be opened without consider able noise. He went to bed that night at nine o'clock ; Walter retired at ten, and closed the door after him ; was a light sleeper, and thought if Walter had gone out, he nnißt have heard hire ; he must have been exceeeedingly clever to have gone out without his hearing him. The family profees to be non-drinkers; Walter was sober. , To Sergeant Gamble: am related to the family; knew the Heightens iv the Old Country. Generally kept good hours. Kcgarded Walter as a good boy. Saw his form passing to his t>ed at 10 o'clock ; was certain it was not 3 iv the morning. To Mr Tole : He came in within an hour of his going to bed ; was just sinking into a dose when the accused came in, opened his eyes, saw it was Walter, and went to sleep. Rose Ileighton, sister of the accused, gave evidence, chielly consisting of the position of the room, and the impossibility of her brother leaving the room without disturbing the family. She was up and down during the night attending upon her mother, and mustiiave heard Walter came in, The yard dog always kicked up a noise at the squeaking of the door. Aun Mason, mother of Cuban Mason, who was said to have been with Walter Heightonon;Sunday|uight,'saidshe livedclose by the building and must have heard any footsteps passim,'. Her son, in liquor, came home that night between 11 and 12 o'clock; heard no noisu during the night, she looked at him with a caudle between 11 and 1. and the bleesed boy like a baby fast asleep ; she kissed him and saw no more of him until breakfast time. He was a quiet lad when sober, buy very noisy when a drop was in him. (Laughter.) To Serjeant Gamble : Had a few glasses of beer, but was quite sober that night. SLc told Mrs Edwards die was sorry if her son was kicking up a row between one and twn in the morning. Mr Tyler, who appeared in conjunction with Mr Tole, addressed the Court on some technical points in this case, and said that the prosecution were not entitled to call rebutting evidence where it had been sought to prove an alibi. His Worship ruled that the prosecution was entitled to Will rebutting cvidencs. Catherine Austin was about to mako a statement, but it was not considered ad missible, ai it was simply a re-echo of her hiialiiinil'n evidence. HLb Woship said the turn the case had taken placed the defendant in » much more serious position. Setting aside the evidenco of pome of the witnesses, the evidence of Austin and Edwards was far more convinc ing, as the prisoner was known to both of tho witnesses, and it was broad moonlight at the time. His Worship then reviewed the statements of the several witnesses, which he thought was pretty conclusive against the prisoner, and, in regard to the defence it consisted in an endeavour to prove an alibi. But still, without castiuß any reflection upon the prosecution, it seemed protty clear that defendant went to bed sober at ten o'clock; and that fact leit a doubt in his mind as to whether defendant was really the person who was making the disturbance on that particular night; he would therefore give the prisoner the beuelit of tho doubt, and allow him to be dis charged. The second case was withdrawn. TWO MARYS. Mary Macintosh wa3 charged with as saulting Mary Fleming on the 30th ultimo, by delivering a heavy blow on her right eye, and giving it a dusky hue, like that of the night. The parties agreed to settle their differ ences out of Court. A milkman's vengence. Timothy Hayes, described as a dairyman of the Three Kiugs, was charged on summons with violently assaulting Arche mas Ball by clutching him by the throat and threatening to choke him, in con sequence of which threat complainant went in fear of his natural life. Mr Tolo, in defence, pleaded not guilty. Mr S. Hesketh, for the prosecution, stated the particulars of the case. Archemus Ball, pound-keeper, Mount Eden, deposed: Knew Timothy Hayes. Impounded 12 head ot cattle on the 12th ult. belonging to Hayes. About three hours after, Hayes came to him and said he had no mouey t» release the cows; some of them wanted milking, and his milk business would be seriously injured. Ho shed tears and implored com plainant to iclease them, promising to pay next day. He allowed him to take 10, and left two behind as security. The next day he offered ss, but refused to pay for the 10, saying, "You had no business to let them go." He came again with a witness and tendered ss. Kefused to take it. Demanded the whole amount. On the tollowiDg day Hayes called again. Ho cried as usual. He made out an order for the ss. Got the money, and popped the order in his pocket. Hayes had boasted that he had bested the pound-keeper, and the pound keeper took his turn about. Hayes made a heavy blow at him; but he ducked, and he missed the blow. Hayes then grabbed him by the throat, swearing he would choke him|; roaring out at the same time "murder, robbery, and McShane." Mrs Ball ran to his assistance; Hayes theu rode away, sayiog, " Old boy, I'll do for you ! " Mr Hesketh: What did you think he meant ? Complainant: To kill me, I presume. He said he would jhoke me. To Mr Tole: Have reason to fear Timothy Hayea. Mrs Ball corroborated. Defendant having acknowledged that he seized Mr Ball by the throat, but whithout any intention of killing him, was subjected to a fine of £3 and costs, or in default 14 days imprisonment;. CIIABGK OF INDECENT ASSAULT. Francis Church, a young man of respect able appearance, was charged with unlaw fully and indecently assaulting a young girl in the Auckland Domain, on the evening of the 26' th January. Mr Tyler appeared for the defendant, and pleaded not guilty. Sergeant Gamble said he would ask that the Court be cleared during the hearing cf this case. Mr Tyler said there was no necessity for this request, as he must ask that the case be adjourned until |Friday, as he had very important business to attend to this after noon, and had received some fresh infor mation which rendered it the more neces sary that the case should be adjourned. Adjourned until Friday—prisoner ad mitted to bail in the meantime. This was all the business.

ONEHUNGA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual meeting of the Onehunga Council was held on Monday evening, present :—Messrs Blakey (Mayor) Chair man, Broadfoot, Codlin, Earle, Hartnett, Hastie, Hills, Jackson, Kelsall, ami Tapp.

Letter.—A letter was read from the Chief Surveyor iulorming the Council that, in consequence of a decrease in his stall", he was unable to promise a time at which the survey of Onehunga could be under taken.

Main Road.—On the motion of Mr Codlin, it was agreed to inform the General Government that the sum awarded last year for repairs to the niaiu road had all been expended, and requesting that a sum of £300 at the least bo allotted for this seasou's requirements.

Contracioks' DisrnTES.— A letter was received fiom Messrs Jackson aud Russell, enclosing au order from the contractor, iv favour of Messrs Morrin, for £200, and requesting the Council to accept the same.— Mr J. D. Jackson moved, "That the waters be informed the Council declined to accept this order ; that they had refused to accept any orders from the contractor, having been ready at any time since the 10th May, ISBO, to pay the contractor the full amount ho was entitled to under the engineer's certificate." This order also contaiued a request to cancel a previous order t'iyen to Mr .Fleming for £250. After some discussion, it was agreed to meet in committee on Monday evening next, and take tho whole matter into consideration.

Which of the reptiles is a mathematician ? —Tho adder.

CABLEGRAMS.

[HBUTSS'd TKLKUEAMS,

EUROPEAN.

Death of Mrs Xlall.

LyNDON, February J, The death of Mrs Anna Maria Hall, Irish authoress, is announced to-day.

The Irish Coercion JMll,

The debate iv the House of Commons on, the Irish Coercion Bill was resumed last evening. Mr Gladstone refused to agree to a compromise which was demanded by the, opponent of the measure and insisted that the division should bo taken. The Irish, members have, however, resumed their, obstruction, and the debate continues,

Ladtj Agitators, Ladies' section of the Irinh Land League has been initiated in Dublin.

News comes to hand to-day that the Fenians have caused placards to be posted up throughout Ireland, setting forth ih ir rightsj in inJlammatory terms. Tho police have, however, acted promptly, and have destroyed all the placards which havo been posted, besides a quantity for farther distribution.

THE GREEK FRONTIER . DIFFI. CULTY.

LONDON, January 31. In the House of Commons to.day, Sir Charles Dilke, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affaire, was questioned as to the present state of the negotiations for the settlement of the Greek frontier difficulty. In reply he stated that the question ofjhold* ing a conference was no longer under consi deration, but that it had been agreed that the ambassadors of the Powers at the Turkish and Greek courts should negotiate in the matter, and there was every hopo that united action would bring about a peacetul solution of the frontier qucsi tion.

FOUR THOUSAND TROOPS FOR TRANSVAAL.

LONDON, January 31.

In the House of Commons Mr Guilders, Secretary for War, in reply to a question, said that the total reinforcements expected to arrive at Durban, in Natal, by February 10, for service in the Transvaal, was 4500 men. He added that the Boers had not committed any outrages, and would bo treated according to the rules and civilised warfare.

COMMERCIAL. LONDON, January 31. The consols are unchanged at 99J. JNew Zealand securities remain at thq last quotations. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 50s. Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 345. JNew Zealand wheat, ex ship, 435.

AUSTRALIAN.

BRISBANE, Wednesday,

An enthusiastic meeting was held last evening, under the presidency of the Hon. O'Flaherty, M.L.C., at which resolutions were adopted that branches of the Irish Land League should he formed. A vote of thanks to Mr Parnell was also passed.

REGATTA PRIZES.

The settling up on the late Kegatta took place in the Waitemata Hotel last night. Thete was a good attendance of committee men. Captain D. 11. McKenzie presiding. The prize winners and their iriends were also largely represented, the commercial room being crowded. The chairman called on each prize-winner in rotation, and pre> rented each with their winnings, at the same time passing some condoling or com plimentary remark on their success. There were but few protests entered. In tho race for trading cutters (under 25 tons) some little discussion arose as to whether the Janet (the third boat) went round Tiri Tiri. Thfc captain of the Raugatiri did not think the Janet went round ; he was sure the Rose did. The captain of the Fanny being of a similar opinion the liose was awarded third position.

In presenting the Dunloe's captain with the lirat prize, Captain McKenzic remarked that tho money was well earned; indeed, the course was so long that it was almost a cruelty to the men, and he hoped they would have a shorter course on the next occasion.

It was decided that the 15th race for open Doats under 16 feet should be run over again on Saturdayat2p.nl., as there had been some misunderstanding relative to the mark boat. The course on this occasion will be the same as that previously run, with the exception \ot substituting the hulk Bella Marina for the llag-Doat off istoke's Point. In the Dingy Race Melville protested that Ilewiou, the winner, was over the age (16) stipulated. On being asked for his reason for eaying so, the young man said, " I was told so," which created a slight laugh. The protest was disallowed. In presenting the prize to the winner of the Champion Outrigger Kace, the Chair man said he hoped that on the next occa. sion they would be more fortunate in having better weather, so that a real test of rowing could be had. Mr Smith, on 'behalf of the Auckland crew, returned thanks, and hoped they would have the pleasure of contesting auother such event in smoother water.

The prize awarded in the Inrigger Race was also handed over to Mr Smith for tho Auckland crew, that gentleman remarking, " We had a fair race for this money, any how."

The Chairman intimated that the trophies for presentation in the champion races were not yet ready, but would be handed over in due course.

Mr Gallagher said the crew which repre sented Auckland in the champion race were partly from Dargaville, and they did credi tably in the morning, and no matter what was said about that event they shewed their ability in the afternoon contest. He would call for three hearty cheers for the Auck land crew, ana one cheer more for their coxswain, Mr Oxley. The call was energetically responded to.

Three cheers were given at the request of the Chairman for Mr Gallagher, who had on all occasions lent great assistance in Regatta arrangements. He gave the trophies yearly, and had always aided in promoting sports of all kinds in this town. Mr Oxley thought they should not separate without giving "three timea three " for their worthy host, Mr McGreeor, who always gave large donations to the Regatta Fund, and in other ways assisted the Committee.

The cheers were lustily given and the assemblage disocracd, a few growling at their luck, but tho great majority appar ently well satisfied with the result of the Auckland Regatta of ISSI.

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETING TOUR.

IBY TELEQKArH, OWN COKEESPONDENT. j

Match Against Canterbury. CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday. The Canterbury team made 90 in their first innings and 134 ia the second innings —224. Tho Australians, first innings, 323. The following wore the scores :— FIFTEEN OF CANTERBURY.-2ND Innings. Ollivier, b Spofforth _ .. _ 5 Watson, b SpolTorth 10 Leach, b Spofforth 6 Socretan, o Boyle, b Spofforth .. .. 0 Hartland, c Jarvis, b tpoffortb. .. 26 Corfe, Bt Blackham, b Palmer .. .. 4 Reeves, b Palmer i Ashby. c and b Palmor 3 Frith, b Paimer 0 Fowler, c Spoffortb. b Palmer .. .. 24 (Jotterill, c Slight, b Spofforth .. .. 5 Redmayno, not out 9 O. If rith, b Palmer 6 Beard, st Blackham, b Palmer .. .. 3 Fullor, b Palmer 2 Byes, 18; leg-byes, 8 .. ..26 Total 13t AUSTUALIANS-2ND Innings. Macdonncll 10 Boyle 20 Jarvis 23 Tobin, not out I Slight, not out .. „ .. .. i Byes 2 Total| 65

A suggestion of the yictorian National lieform League that copies of "Hansard" should be circulated among members of the League was opposed by Sir Graham Berry, on the ground that so much foul and dirty language was used by hon, members. For this reason, he said, he had entertained serious thoughts of abolishing " Hansard " altogether. It must be a nice parliament !•

Novelties in Furnishing Goods.—The ~ Boya A xminster " Carpet with handsome border just landed, rich in appearance, and as soft as a Turkey Carpet; the " Worcester" Stair Carpet tho pile is entirely made of horsehair, prettily shaded border, and is the most durable carpet for Btairs ever made, and at a lower price than Brussels: Handsome Coverings for Drawing room Suites just oponedby Garlickand Cran well; these Coverings are proof against moths and have a pretty «round-work of silver, old gold colour, etc., etc.: Handsome Half-Tester Bedsteads now on view. The greatest variety of Bedsteads in Auckland to select from. All kinds of Household Furniture at very low prices, and 5 per cent, discount allowed for cash at tin eof purchase. This firm carry on their Drapery and Clothing business on tho Co-opera tive Cash System, marking their goods at a very small advance on cost trusting to a largo turnover to make it remunerative. Furnish your House from tho City Hall Arcade, Gar ick and Cranwell, Proprietors.—l Adyt.l

raB''AUCJBLLA^D"'EVm&Q^OTAR." WEDNESOAf. FEBRUARY ».



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