SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

th-,_ w • tipd S This Kvontnpr, 3 8 HtaH V. ATERJ To . morrnw Morning, 3.52 1 UNSKT.-Thls Evening, C.13 SUNRIBK.—To-Morrow Morning, 5.11 MOON'S Aatt.-New Moon, 28th, 11.1 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST KVBNINO. Klslnoro, schooner Stephens, from Tainm Fairy, schooner, McCarthy, from Kussell

DEPARTURES.

LAST IVRN'ING. Arawata, 8 s„ Sinclair, for Sydnoy uionoln. s.B, Farquhar, for Tauranga VVnitaki, 5.8., Kdio, for Wlmngaroi TO-DAY.

Qaeen, schoonor. Jones, for Hokianga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Looh Urr, loading , Tanranga-Hloiiele, Monday; Waitaki, Monday Russoll—lona, Monday San Francisco—City of New York, liicsflay Meiboumo, via South—Albion, Thursday Whangarol and Hussoil-WaiUki. Wednesday Now Plymouth and South—Penguin, Tuosday Whnngarol—Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays

Waitaki, Friday Levuka—Southern Cnrs, Bth Friondly Islands—Myrtlo Islands-Coronet Lyttelton—A, O. do Frietas Timaru—Margaret GalbraitU

VESSELS EXPECTED. City ot Now York, from Sydney, Tuo.iday Wolvorino. H.M.S.. from Sydney shortly Southorn Cross, s.s,, from Levuka, Saturday Morope, ship, from London Oxford, ship, (M.T.L.S.) from London; Bailed

800. 1 _ . Sydonham, barquo (J.M.F.Q), from London sailod Novembor 27th Avona, barquo, from London; to tall January

• 15 Chilo, barquo, from London; loading Oriont, barquo, from New York; to sail Fob-

ruary 8 Peru, barqno, from London ; loading Loch Dno, barquo, from Limlon; sailed Dooem

ber24 „ , Superior, barqno, from Now York; sailed

OotobT 23 Cabarfoidh, barqno (S.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong Himalaya, barquo (V.T.K.M), from London; Orwell, brigantino, from tho Islands Doflanne, brigantine. from Port Chalmers Ethel, brigantino, from Dunedin Ryno, brlgantine, from Rotumah Look Out, brigantino, from Sydnoy Energy, schooner, from Noumea Falcon, threomasted schoonor, from Molbourno; sailed 31st Mazeppa, sohooner, from Rarotonga Marlon, schooner, from Noumea Policeman, sohooner, from Noumea Jnlia Price, schooner, from Noumea Dayspring, misaion schooner (W.N.8.M.), from

the Islands Gael, schooner, from Lovuka Agnos Donald, sohooner, from Rarotonga Sybil, schoonar, from Society Islands Transit, schoonor, from Rarotonga Atotohau, sohooner, from Harotonga Pirate, sohooner, trom Ponryhn Island Pearl, ketch, from Rarotonga Speedwell, ketch, from Norfolk Island

EXPORTS.

Per Arnwatn, for Sydnoy : 32 bales functus, 3 packages cascmonts, 10 caso3 sauco, 1,380 pieces timber, 145 bundlo3 mouldings, 20 barrels beef, 6 casos paint, IGO tacks potatoes, 156 packages sundry merchandise.

Inwards Coastwise.—Perscveranco, from Sandspit, with 2'o bushels sand; Gem, from Tairua, with 2,1,000 feot Sawn timbor; Sunbeam, from Manaia, with 12,000 feet sawn timber; Elsmore. from Tairua, with 28,000 feet timber.

Octwariis Coastwise.—Persovcronco, for Waihcke: Gom, for Tairua; Sunbeam, for Manaia; Elsmore, for Tairua.

Tho Margaret Galbraith has cleared at tho Customs for Tairua, whero sho will load timber for London. Sho will probably sail tomorrow.

Tho s.s. Wsitaki left for Whangarei and Hus sell laßt evening, and will return about S o'clock on Saturday night.

The barquen tine Fairlio left, Sydney for Auck land, via Newcastle on tho Uth Fobtuary.

The departure ot tho s.s. Albion has been postponed until 1 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. The following paißengers have alroady booked :—Fot Gisborno—Messrs Bond, llhodes, J. Closo, Smith, Burke. Uellior, M. Smith, P. Barrie. For Napier—Mrs I u"woodio, Mrs Banbury, Messrs W. Hreighton, P. Dunwocdie, Brown, Williams, Fulton, Boarnlsh, G. A Thomas, G. I Hamilton. For Wellington—Miss Johnsone, Messrs Taylor, Thurgarland, John ston, Richardson, and Judge Gillies. For Lyitelthn—Mr and Mrs Taylor, Mast Taylor. For Port Chalmers—Messrs Smith and Anderson. For Bluff-Mr VV. B. Sojndroth.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Sea Gull, brigantino, Lang, from Oamaru

IMPORTS.

Per Seagnll, from Oamarn—3ol sacks barley, 500 tacks bran. 50 sacks wheat, 190 sacks flour, 10 qr.-saoka ditto, 200 Backs oats, and 7 tons Hour.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Arrived: Waitaki. from Auckland, at 0 a.m, and Arawata at 6.30 a m.

.Arrived: Waitaki and Arawata, Silled: Columbia. Thi .Arawata sails at 5 p.m. for Sydney; the Waitaki for Auckland: Passongors: Messrs Goifo, Nawata, Hall, lladdcn. T. Mac farlane, Simms. Triphook, Gray, Mosdames Jlacfariano, Graham and o'.hcra. For Lyttolton: Messrs King and Elliott.

Tauranoa. this day. Arrive!: Gleneig, from Auckland, at 9.45 a.m Wellington, yesterday.

Arrived: Hawea, from Picton and Nelson ; Penguin, from Sooth. Sailtd; Hawea, for South.

Port Chalmers, yesterday. Arrived; Oretl and Rotomahana. from Northern ports; Wakatipu, from Sydney, vift the North. Sailed: Auckland 3hio. for London.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Thursday,

Mr Gabriel Lewis hold a largo trado sale of groceries, etc., to-day, when goods ohanged hands at the following prices :-De Iteubax Odenkover candles, B|d; Blask hor«o course salt, £3 Us per ton; brown wrapping paper <" o'ophant" brand) in 1001b bales. 3|<i to 3Jd per lb ; paper (toa) bags, flno qunlity, 5d por lb.; lobsters, 8d per doz.; salt salmon (in kegs), 4jd per Ib.; coarse scrub brashes, 6d per doz. ; English crushed loifsugar in 200 barrels, lid per lb.; Day and Martins' bottled blacking (third size), 10s 91 per doz.; castor oil (Morton's). half-plat*. 4s lid per doz.; cream of tartsr 171b. jare), Is 73d per lb.; American brooms, No. 6, 15s 6d per doz.; ditto No. 7,165; saltpetre, 7s per owt.; pipes (T.D. rough heads), 2-1 6d por gross: Keillor's Scotch mixtures, 9_(l per lb; Crots and Blao-wells* half-pint oils, 7s 3d per doz.; salt batter (In kegs), 6d per lb.; ditto, guaranteed for niao months' 7d. Several linos were with drawn, and others held over for private Bale.

Mr R. Arthur sold by auction to-day In Hewing Buildings, nnder deatraint for rent, furniture and general Btock in trade, cjnslsting of drapery, oto. There was a crowded atten dance and very good prices woro realised. A large quantity of frait was disposed of at MrR. Arthurs mart to-day. Apploa sold a, from 2d to 3d per lb.; grapsa, 5d to 8d; peas; 13dto3_d; oranges, lis 6d to 12s 64 pet doz., quinces, ljd to 2Jd; poaches, 3d to 2Jd ; plums 31dto 64 perlb.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.— Friday, 25th Inßtant. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 9 30 a.m. For Tairua, por Corullo, at 1 p.m. For Port Fitzroy, por Woterllly, at noon For Wnlhoko and Coromandol, por Coro-

manilol, at 2,30 p.m. For Gisborno, Naplor, Southorn ports, and Australian Colonies, por Albion, at 3 p.m.{

For uowapapors, at 2 p.m. For Whitinngl, per Kato Macgrogor, nt 3 p.m, For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, mid Mangapai, por Argylo, at 1 p.m. For Whangarol Houds, Parua, Waipu, Whan-

garel, and Tanglhua, per Argylo, at 1 p.m. For Wangarol Heads, Wangarol, aud Manga pai, per Waitaki, at 6 p.m. For Thames, per Hntorpiiao, at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday, 26th instant. For Walwora, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, oto, por Roso Casoy, at 10 a.m.

TtTEBDAY. let Maroh,

For Taranaki aud Southorn porta, por Pouguln,

at 8 a.m. Por b.b. City of Now York, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of Amorloa, Canada, British Columbia, Contral and South Amorloa. and Uritish and Foreign West Indios, at 5 p.m. For Unitod Kingdom and Contlnont of Europe, at 5 p.m. .... For monoy ordors, roglstorod lottors, and newapapors, at 1 p.m. Late lottors bearing an oxtra f oo of slxponoe, In addition to tho postage will be rooolvod by the Mall Ageut on board tho steamer up to the timo of sailing. Tnls mall will bo duo in London on Tuosday, April 12.

N.B.- On tho Ist Maroh, a Po9t-oilloo will bo openod at To Puko, near Makotu. Malls will bo despatched and rcoeived by steamors to and from Tauranga.

S. B. BI3S, Chief Postmaster. Chlof Post-ofllco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

FEBRUARY 21th. 1831. ThoatrO Royal—" Cnshla Macroo," 8 p.m. Drill Shed—Monthly Inspection of Biiltory and Band, 7.30 p.m.

Court Nil Dosporandum, A.0.P., A.D.— Masonio Hall, Nowton, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional Mooting, 7.30 p.m. Choral Hall-Band and Sola Praotlco, 7.30 p.m.

Death.

SMYTH.—On tho23rd Instant, at tho Provlno'al Hospital, William Smyth ; aged 30 years. Tho funeral will tako plaoo to-morrow (Friday), nt 2.30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1881.

For the nus that neks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For ihe future in the distance, And die ood that wc can do

We havo always admired Mr Mac andrew as an Otago man. 110 is a perfect enthusiast for liis clioseu liomo, and our only regret is that we lnivo not a few liko him to advocato tho rights of Aucklaud. But there is moderation in all things, aud Mr Macandrew'a zeal is apt to carry him sometimes into extravagances which even Otago men cannot conscientiously endorse as logi timato means of aggrandising their district. A proposition of such a kind has recently been put for ward by tho ex-Superintendent, and hns excited a good deal of ad verse criticism from the press and from representative men in Dunedin. Mr Macandrew'a idea is this: lie wants a Free Public Library for Dunedin to rival that existing in Mel bourne. Ho proposes that £-10,000 should bo spent just to start it. But ho does not intend that tho people of Dunedin, like tho people of Auckland, shall mako any self-sacrifice to secure their end. They havo too long enjoyed the blessedness of having everything of the kind done for them to appreciate such a movement as that. Mr Mao undrew propounds a scheme by which he believes they can havo their library at tho public expense. Tho Crown lands, of course, aro again the savings bank on which Otago would draw for iho proposed luxury. Mr Macandrew proposes, in point of fact, that the Senate of Otago University shall pawn —or rather " hypothecate " us Sir Julius Vogel elegantly termed it—some of their magnificent reserves. In a letter to the " Otago Daily Times," replying to Mr Cargill who, Mr Macandrew complairs, had pro nounced the suggestions to be "absurd," "extravagant," and "out side of what is possible," Mr Macandrew says:—

As regards a free library—something after the fashion of tho Melbourne Public Library—it is asked where ii the money to come from ? It is for those who have tho control of an estate worth upwards of a quarter of a million sterling to answer this question. I should say that the additional rent which is being paid for the renewed lease of the Barewood Run, if capitalised, would yield an amount which would go far to bring my "absurd and extravagaut" proposals a long way within what is pos sible.

As a further reason for alienating part of the 200,000 acres of Uni versity reserves, Mr Macandrow adds:

Another consideration which might well weigh with the Council is this—and is is with no small reluctance that I call atten tion to it- Centralism hasalroady appropri ated to itself our primary educational endowments, and the time is not far distant when it will not hesitate to lay its bands upon other endowments as well. Whon that day comes it is much to bs feared that Otago will just as tamely submit to the spoiler iv the one case as it has done in the other. Meanwhile let us secure the pos session of at least a School of Agriculture and a Public Reference Library, neither ot which could well be removed elsewhere,

In short Mr Macandrew, who advocated the making of theso exten sive reserves in anticipation of the abolition of the provinces, now advises 'turning them into something which Otago can stick to should any future Act of tho Colonial Par liament be passed with the object of placing all educational reserves in the colony on a truly national basis. Tho " Otago Daily Times" opposes Mr Macandrow's scheme on the ground that a very costly Agricultural College has been established in connection with Canterbury University, and that it should suffice for both districts. It consoles tho Otago peoplo with the reflection " that if that centralisation of endowments which has taken place in [regard to educational reserves, and which Mr Macandrew dreads for our University, ever does take place, Otago will benefit by getting a share of tho magnificent endowments of this agricultural college." And £0 the controversy dropped' to be renewed perhaps in the next session of the General Assembly. It is evident, however, that Abolition has not wiped out from the minds of Otago residents all traces of provincial disj tinctions, and that the people have not yet learned to rest satisfied with the enjoyment of the same privileges and advantages under the Government as those which are given to other parts of the colony.

The inquiry into Dr. Purchas's charges against the Grammar School will commence at four o'clock to-morrow at the ollice of the Board of Education. The inquiry will be open to the public,

We havo great pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of £1 from Dr. Kenderdiuc, in aid of Widow Glover.

MembcrH of tho Choral Society band arc requested to meet at the hall at 7.30 this evening forn special rehearsal of tho " Bride of Dunkerron," to be performed on Tuesday evening next.

Wm. SmythO, night watchman at the Provincial Hospital, died very suddenly last night, from heart disense. The funcial is announced to leave the Hospital, 'to niorrw (Friday) at 1.30 p.m.

Wo aro pleased to learn from Dr Goldsboro' that the little boy Gardiner, who was run over hy a heavy dray in ParneU last week, is doing very well, nnd will probably be about agiiiu in a few days,

The receipts for admission to the Domain Cricket Ground on Tuesday amounted to ,Cl_s, while yesterday they represented a sum of £1(10, making i> total of £285 fur the two days, Theso figures afford a pretty good idea of tho numbers of people who were present.

The Mary Allen arrived nt Helensville from Tauhoa on Monthly morning, Her boiler will bo put into her in a few days, nnd wo shall shortly sea her running on tho Kaipara waters. She seems to ho a nice little craft, and it is to bo hoped that her enterprising owner will succeed in his undertaking.

A gentleman trom the South hns bought about two huudrod acros of land on Ihe other side of tho rivor, facing tho railway station and wharf ut Helensville. A huge piece is being cleared of titreo, and when it is in grass it will mako a great improve ment iv tho uppearaueo of Helensville North.

A challenge for a rowing contest in water men's boats was issued lust week by lice Uuut to Thomas Barron, but It is very improbable that a match will bo mado. Barron slutos his willingness to row iv out riggers, to which ho is accustomed, but Hunt objects on the very reasonable ground that he lias never pulled iv one, and there fore could not sit it. He, howoror, con cedes a point by oflbiing to row In skills, or light gunwale boats, instead of w-ntoriiiuii's boats, hut this offer Barron will not accept. It is thereforo vory unlikely that tho race (or tho "championship of thu Waiteiiialii " will ovcutunto.

It is to bo hoped that the Councillors who opposo tho cricket and recreation ground in Albort Park becauso "only a few people aro interested iv ciicket," have attended the matches in the Domain. The fow turns out to bo four or live thousand peoplo who neglected business for the purpose of seeing the game. No one who watched the Auck land team couH doubt that such fino athletic fellows, with moro training, would bo capable of better things. Uut until an open recreation .round m the city is ob tained it is futile to expect that Auckland will ever excel in athletic manly games, Tho responsibility of our failure is duo not to the want of right stnll-thc city hits plenty of that—but to tho narrow potty spirit which has marked tho attitude of our city authorities towards such sports,

Tho fortnightly mooting of the St. David's Hand of Hope was held on Monthly evening last. Some kind friends of the cause having managed to shut the gu.i supply oil from the school-room, the meet ing adjourned to the church, where 97 signed the pledge of total abstinence. The meeting was enlivened throughout the evening with music, vocal and instrumental, by tho lady members of the Hand of Hope Committee. A most encouragiug gathering was brought to a close by tho Rev. T. W. Dunn, l resident of the Society, pronounc ing the Benediction.

In tlio annual report prepared by the Secretary ol the Grammar .School Board of Governors for transmission to the Educa tion Department at Wellington, the follow ing passage is devoted to the evening classes :—" The evening classes were rcsnmed at the eommeiiceiuent of tho year (1S80) with an average attendance of CO pupils in all the brandies of study, viz., Latin, Mathematics, English, arithmetic, and Maori. Owing to the Maori teacher (Mr Wm. St. Clair Tiadall) having removed to an appointment at Dunediu the class was discontinued aud a class fur French substituted. The average attend ance at this class in the fourth quarter was nine, while that of tho other lour classes was reduced to 3S. The Cotertiors are led to believe that at (he commencement many of the students of theso classes joined from a love of novelty, becatno weary and ceased to attend ; that some, who ought to be at school, were sent by parents or other guard ians, and that those who have atteuded with a certain degree of regularity, are pro paring for public examinations, aud will cease to belong to the classes whon their object is attained."

A meeting of householders was held in tho schoolroom, Helensville, on Monday evening. The room wns lillcd with house holders and othors. Mr Sraeatou was elected chairman. The chairman endea voured to read the minuUs of the meetings of the lato committee held during the past year, but as no fair copy had Irou made out, he had only the abbreviated notes to go by. There was no report or balance sheet read, and none ot the late committee could say that there had beon either report or batance-Micct hist year, though the notes read by the chairman said " the report and balance-sheet were read and accepted." Mr Italians asked if the late chairm»n'« resignation hnd been accepted before ho left the district. Mr McLeod replied that it had not been accepted. The Chairman then opened a letter addressed to the Committee, and dated January, which turned out to be Mr Clendon's resignation. The Committee had not held a meeting to elect anew chair man, and things were pretty well mixed up. The names of the new Committee are : Messrs Foster (Chairman), D. Stewart (Secretary aud Treasurer), Hay. Kawson, Latimer, SUnaway, aud Osborne, A vot3 of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings.

The comic song of the "Dry Land Sailor," by Mr Barber Kussoll, was one of the great attractions at the Louie-street Ball last night; his mako up, his nautical mauner, and the sonorous style of his sit-g ---ing was so realistic as to inspire a settled belief in the mind of tho audience that Mr Kussell was none other than au "old salt," instead of a dapper young citizen. The singer's natural picture produced roars of laughter, and the people clamoured for an encore, but Mr Itusscll would nut repeat, but simply waved his naval straw hat, and shaking his wooden leg assured them that he had never been to sea, but his grand fathsr was with Nelson at the " battle of the Nile."

The Court of Papakura on Tuesday was occupied in settling the quarrels of the Hardings and Lindsays, which broke out on the 10th, and wns coutinued on the 11th inst. Gilbert Harding was charged with assaulting Mrs Lindsay, in which caso nine witncsics were examined. Mr Hesketh de fended. Dismissed. He was then charged with insulting David Lindsay on two occa sions, and lined 40s and costs. The second charge failed, David Lindsay was charged with assaulting Gilbert Harding, and upon proof, Lindsay was lined 10s and coats. Messrs Jackson and Hay wero on the Bench.

The proposals of the President of the Primitive Methodist Conference, in re ference to their immigration scheme, havo been submitted to the Queensland Govern ment. Thoy state briefly that a hundred agricultural labourers and others connected with agriculture wero to be selected by the leader of the movement in England, and to rcceivo freo passages to the colouy; also, that blocks of land should be reserved along tbe central railway from which the immi grants should be allowed to select, under the provisions of the existing laws.

A correspondent writes from Wairoa South :—A most interesting treat was given to about 150 children and their friends, by Mr Horatio N. LcGallias, in memory of his mairiage with Miss Hall, daughter of the Rev. R. A. Hall, M.A. The children en joyed themselves tully, and to their hearts' content, Mr and Mrs LcGallias being most assiduous in waiting upon their expectant and undisappointcd guests, and everything calculated to make them happy was provided with a liberal hand. Mr LeGallias, not long since, returned from Jersey, his nativo inland, and as a general desire was ex pressed for his return to his old quarters in the Wairoa, a combination of circumstances has realized the wish, and Mr LcGallias is once more master of the district school.

It is very probablo that a sculling match for the championship of New Zealand will tako place shortly. It will be remembered that shortly after the last Auckland Regatta, Albert White, of Mercury Bay, issued a challenge to row against any man in New Zcalandt He shortly afterwards received a telegram from P. H. Duncan, Tnttersall's, Christchurch, expressing his willingness to accept the challenge, Whito then telegraphed offering to row him in Tauranga for £100, and allow him £25 if he lost the match. No reply was received to thi?, and White yesterday sent auother telegram to Duncan. In it he expresses surprise at not receiving any answer to tho previous communication, aud then offers to row him at Christchurch for the champion ship and £100, Whito to get £25 in tho event cf his losing. It is expected that a reply will be received to-day, and should it coutain an acceptance, the arrangements for the race will bo made at once, '

The Australian Cricketers took their de parture for Sydney by tho Arawata last evening, They were driven to tho vessel's side, iv a drag ;drawn by four gicys, and a number of the local players went down to see them off.

Mr Ivons, of the Civil Service Club, won tho bat presented by Mr Gallagher to the highest scorer ou the Auckland side in the Intercolonial Cricket Match. Hia 14, in the first inuings, was obtained by patient, steady play nnd some good hitting, the score-book showing it to include 3 threes, 2 twos, and a single.

A sailing match between the open boats Madge aud Hattie May, will tako place in tho harbour on Saturday afternoon. The stakes nro £10 a-sido. Mr Halstead was desirous that his boat should he allowed to raco with tho Observer and Madge last Saturday, but this was objected to, and ho therefore arranged a match with tho winner. Tho start will take placo at 1 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, but tho courao has not yet been fixed.

Somo amusement was cauacd at the Police Court this morning, during tho hearing of the enquiry iuto the collision, by the eccentric conduct of an unfortunate young woman mimed Mary Storey. She made her way into the Court room several times, nnd cauicd [frequent bursts of laughter by assisting Mr Laishlev in hit opening address, and ropoating tlie prin cipal points for his bouolit. Eventually sho was "run-in" for drunkcuness hy Constable McLcllnn.

Wo call attention to tho advortlsment of the Amateur Athletic Club, which nppeos iv another column, Tlio programmo is largo and varied, and no doubt tho meeting will be ns successful us heretofore. Mr J. Maruhall und Mr M. Gallagher have presented Cups, aud it is expectod that, several other geiitlouion will ussist in liko manner, as tho club were unfortunate in having wet woather for last mooting, there by losing financially to a considerable extent,

To tho Editor: Sir, — As a inombor of the Auckland lustitutc might I ho permitted to enlighten tho public ns to tho election ol tho Couucil, for tho ensuing year, which took placo at the annual mooting ill Die Museum, on Monday night last, Eleven gentlemen wero returned by ballot, out of fourteen nominated, nud In answer to a question tho chairman, Dr, Purchas, was compelled to stato that though a candidate ho wits not elected, aud expressed himself in such a way aa to show his extreme chagrin about his discomfiture. Taking pity at the Doctor's evident disgust at the result, lirst Mr Josinh Martin, then Mr Justice Glllioi, and iiunlly Mr Neil lle»tll, volunteered to give placo to tho defeated cantlidato. Rivalry ran high atuong.it the distinguished triumvirate who should bo victor in the race of honor, while the cause of contention salo in tho Prosidontal chair, placidly admiring tho trian gular dual, cureless of the remit, so long as place was made for him. Finally, Mr Justice Gillies undated ou withdrawing his name though unanimously oloctcd, and Ur Purchas obtained his seat. Mr Gillies, perhaps, forgot that hy resigning in such a cause lie was somewhat •lighting IboJO who placed him at the top of the poll, and at tho same time who had refined to have anything to say for Dr Purchas. But -till Mr Gillies' uctiim is as highly to ho extolled as Dr Purchas' is to bo condemned fur taking advantage of such a generous sacri fice. Dr Purchas may hare lorgotteu him self in the bitterness of the moment, hut if ho has a spark of gentlemanly feeling he cannot take his seat *t tlio Council table. Such scenes ts this, ni.d tho self-abnegation ot generous and noblo minds in favour of whingin., cringing pallrinc-s, must tend lo retard tho progress and usefulness of such grand cducatioual and intellectual estab lishments as our Institute and kindred societies.—l am, &c., G. Johnstoni-;.

At tho desire of Mrs Fisk, who is staying at tlio Albert Hotel, we liavo inspected the Davis'vertical feed, sbuttlescwing machine, one of tho latest inventions in sewing machines. Mis Fisk jb a lady of busiuc-'s like capacities, and is completely mistress of tho now machine which she commercially represents :it seems to act almost independently of any other aid than tbe action of tbo liumnu foot on the treadle. Tho lady, with tho courtosy of a woman conscious of its worth, desired our reporter to be scaled, while she exhibited to his admiring gaze tho variod and astonishing feats of the vertical machine, which was much simpler in its construction than any other which had come under tho notice of the reporter. The worker places the material according to the will addingcording, braiding, fringe, lace, etc , forming sevoial layers of material, and various forms and styles are speedily pcrfrctcd without the hands or bend of the witter, who Ims simply to lean back at leinuro and keep the treadle In motion. The machine is capable of performing work on materials of all substances— linen, leathor, or tailors' cloth. It will gather between two piece*, cover ihe cord, und sew it between edges at the sumo time, ami, what ia of so much advantage in tho present ago, it pufl'\ nnd will do felliug, bias or straight, both on cotton and woollen goods. Mrs Fisk has been a great traveller, and has ap agents in the principal American, Australian, aud New Zealand cities and towns, and a largo portion of tho press has been loud in praise of the machine Mrs Fisk did well in Sydney, whore sho sojourned fix mouths, and at the Sydney exhibition of last year, lli-i judges awarded the only lin-t prize to Davis' Vortical Feed Machine in tho following words:—"Tho Wow Davis' Sewing Machine, being a complete departure from the ordinary style of Sewing Machines, and in addition an increased range of work, with tho greatest symplicity of construction and reduction in number of working parts, we consider it entitled to first place in awards."

No. 21 of the "Observer"—ready fo morrow-contalm the result of tho I'rizo Draw ing, etchings of Dr. Maunsoll, J M. Pnrgavlllo. and e'Dollorth. Thoroadlnprmattorlncludos tho opening chapters of a thrilling Romance by WllKlo Collins, ontitlcd, "Who Kii.i.kd Zebp. UKKf" "A Ninotcenth Century Paradiso" (con cluded) ; tho Phlllstlno at St. Thomas's; Vogcl's New Schemo; Political Pars; tho Dresses at tho Cricket Match ; tho Mayor's Party ; and a largo varloty of Social, Satirical, and Sporting Gossip.

Mr It. Arthur notifies that ho will sell at hia mart to-morrow a number of freohold proportiea BltuaU-d In Symonds and Quean streets; also properties at Coromandel and Drury.

Mr Greenwood will offer for sale on Saturday noxt, at 2 o'olook tho whole of the Kllorslio Park estate, which was reserved for tho cemotory. Tho estate will be out up Into convenient jilotfl—from half an aero to fivo acres oach, and Is planted with ornamental trees and Bhrubs. Trams will leavo Auckland in time for the Balo, and lunchoon will bo pro vided.

PRIZE FIRING AT NELSON.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

NELSON, this day. THK Wanaka with thc| Auckland, Thames, and Taranaki representatives arrived early this morning. It ia rumoured that owing to the detention of the Tararua from the South with the Dunedin representatives, the firing at Bridgowntcr will not commence till Tuesday next. Tho Northern teams intend practising daily. Tho weather Is very warm.

FIRE AT MONGONUI.

DESTRUCTION OF THE POLICE

STATION,

I AIJOUT ten days ago a native, named Huni Nuitana, was brought to the Auckland police station on a charge of being of un. sound mind, but the medical evidence was not sufficient for a committal to the luuatic asylum, and he was discharged. On his passage back to Mongonui, he committed a larceny, aud was locked up yesterday on the charge. The district constable states in a telegram to Superintendent Thomson, that prisoner was carefully searched, and no matches wero fouud upon him. At half past ten, however, last night, the Mon gonui station wns discovered to be on fire, and before effectual aid could be procured the station was completely destroyed, and tho prisoner made his escape, A search was instituted, and the prisoner, who had stcreted himself in the bush, was retaken, and chained up. He will be charged with both offences, larceny and areon, and re manded to Auckland to answer to the charges. The officer has no doubt but tnat Huni set lire to the station, and that he must have had a match secreted about bis person. Our correspondent telegraphs the follow ing account of the fire:-The Mongonui gaol buildings were totally destroyed by fire last night. Set on fire by a Maori lunatic confined in the lock-up. The Resi dent Magistrate's Court-hou'o aud the ! Lounty Council offices had a narrow escape, only being saved by the exertions of persons present. The prisoner is supposed to have had matches concealed in his clothing, as ho was carefully searched beforo being locked up. He was brought up to-day and re mauded to Auckland. He left by the lona in charge of Constable Hutchison.

SCINTILLAIIONS.

"Bo brief; lor It is wtn woras as with sun beams : the more they aro condonsed the deepor they burn."— Southest.

In Sydney Grand Flaneur's price for the Australian Cup is 5 to 1.

Ketten appears with the Austrian Band at tho old Exhibition building.Sydney. Buckley and party, of Temora, got a splendid nugget on Monday, weighing 50oz ]2dwt. A claim at the rear of the Golden Gate got a 17 oz nugget. Commodoro Wilson has been verry ill at his private residence, Hobart, but is now recovering. His terra of ollice on the Am tralinu station is drawing to a closo. The estimated number of valontinos posted this year in Adelaide was 11,169, an iucrease of 1,446 ovor last year.

Mr G. M. Mitford left for Sydney yester day, wheie he intends to reside for some timo for the beneiit of his health.

Mr James Haslett, who has recently re turned from America, has consented to give a lectuto on tlie "Mormons," beforo the members of the St, Andrew's essay nud debuting class.

Mr justico Gillies left for tho Fouth to-day, iv order to perform his judicial duties at Dunedin.

A little girl named Msry Middertou was found drowned in a well ou the Benmoro Station, Omiiaru. It is not known how she got iuto tho water.

Dr. Johnson onco silenced a lady back biter, who was condemning some of her friends for painting their cheeks, by the re mark that it is a far less harmful thing for a lady to reddon her own comploxinn thnn to blacken her neighbours.

A lay-preachor has boon struck off tho " plan," iv Tasmania, for heartlessly jilting v youug and charming girl, without au in conn), for an elderly dauio with £200 a year, Tho " Cricketers' Bazaar " is engrossing tho attention of Hobart Town, Thoy say they aro going to get £1,000 clear. Mr Justice Gillios wout to Dunedin to day to take the Utago circuit during Judge Williams' absence

At latest dato J. K. Einmctt was hard at work unco more, and oll'eriog a thousand dollars to anybody who finds him " on tho di unk " again. The Earl of Shaftesbury recently said that " Ihe religious horizon was dark, and men's hearts and minds were so littio suitod to the exigencies of the times that ho began to fear tho final close ot tho Established Church was near at hand."

In urging his resolution at tho University Senate for a University College iv Auck land, Sir G, M. O'Korko lamontod that out of 100 scholarships given by the University ouly four had como to Auckland, and two wero won by ladies. Siuce tho standard was raised live years ago uot ono boy out of a school of 200 had been successful I

A lad named Edward Crawshaw, em ployed by Mr Hunt, ot Waiton, fell from his horse, and tho animal kicking out, broko his arm.

A largo addition to tho Auckland waste lands, accruing from tho rocent purchases, has been made by pioclamatiou. Thore aro in all 289,946 acres, including blocks in Hokianga, Whangarei, Hay of Islands, Poverty Hay, and other districts.

THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

(Via Mkluournk.)

CAPETOWN, Jan. 21. At various meetings held ut tho Capo Colony tbo feeling among tho Dutch Afri can population seems to bo sympathy with tbo llocrs, combined with loyalty to |tho British rule. In tho Free States the sympathy with tho Poets is of an active nature, but hopes aro entertained that armed help will not be given by the Free States to ihe rebels, i.l hough there is little doubt they have assisted thorn with money. The sympathy with tho llocrs which prevailed in Natal has uudergono a strong revulsion, owing to the reports of atrocities committed by Ihem during their attack on Patchefokroom ; alaoou the 91th Regiment. Tho " Natal Mercury " pnblishos articles which state that the last apark of sympathy with tho Eoers has been quito obliterated, and one of decided acrimony has taken its place.

The ofliclal report from Captain Lambert, of the 21st Scots' Fusiliers, has shown that Captain Elliott, Paymaster of the 94th Regiment, was brutally murdered by the Doers, The escort of Captain Lambert hail also a very narrow cecup'- ■ n the 18th January.

A regiment of infantry iifgulars, 210 strong, left Capo Town, am! iiO more with 40 mule drivers, for the Transvaal on the Uth instant. According to correspondents of the " Nntnl Mercury," tho Boers were brcing the Englishmen, under pain of being shot instantly, to join tho rebel forces.

HARVEST FESTIVAL AT STOKES' POINT.

A harvest festival of a most Impressive character was eolebrated at the church of St. John tho Baptist, which will long be remembered as a striking proof of the capabilities of tbis rising district. The building was most nrtiatically decorated with fruits, flowers, aud emblems. The ijommunioti table presented a eiimpJlous display of the products of the season, amongst which we observed rare ipecimeng of apples, peaches, grapes, oranges, lemons, and some wheat. The assembly was so largo that many gentlemen gave up their teats for ladies," aud a numbor had to be content to cluster arouud Ihe doors of the little sanctuary, there being no room iuside. The opening portion of the ser vice was very nicely rendered in music, aftsr which addresses were given by the Kcvs. Bates, McCallum, and Evans. Mr Bute? spoke of the touching way our Lord used to address the people, taking for his lesson a scene such as the celebrated subject of " sowing the seed " as he stood on a fishing boat on tho sea of Galilee—glancing on the hills he saw a man busy sowing hie newly-tilled' laud : so we might gather a le««on from the display of the fruits of the earth as a proof of God's care for us ! and how bountifully he bleised our labours : Bcminding us that these offerings should bo equal to our lives. Mr McCallum spoke upon the privileges of gralituao towards God, which the interesting specimens suirouuded us, suggotted as being man'i choicest offering ; graphically touching upon the beauties of nature nud tho notes of birds as instances of praiso to tbe great Creator. Picturing the Israelitish harvest festival, teaching the most instructive lessons of lifo, as well ns prescribing onjoyment for the peoplo. He gave a glowing picture of Palestine, which he had visited aud considered wo had so much to bo thankful for, in being lend to a country which bore tho same resemblances; and from his own experience ho could fpeak from his heart upon tho healthy climate of Now Zea land, and particularly the district of Stokes' Point, of Its f ruit-boaring properties, he had proved that the olive and tho almend aro capablo of extensive cultivation, and lastly, we'onjoyed here, in thia ninotcenth century, tho privilege of that remarkablo declaration of onr Lord's at tho season of the great festival in Jerusalem when the oourts of the temple shone out in splendid light from the numbers of golden candle sticks surrounding him —He uttered as Ho pointed "I am the light of tho world," Giving us so much to bo thankful for. Mr Evans addressed tho assembly, dwelling upon the fullness of praise in the 107 th Psnlm-.—nature—pointing out to nature's God and how our fullest praise fall short of tho higher praise. Ho called up a scene he had witnessed a fow yoars ago ot a sacred concert at the Crystal Palaco, when over 3,000 singers gave forth the 100 th psalm be fore a vast multitude of 300,000 peoplo. Although it moved so much, he could feel how littio it would comparo with that ever, lasting praise wo all of us sought somo day to render unto Him who cared ior us so much.

We understand that the fruit is to be sent to tho Hospital, and the vegetables to tho Old Men's Refuge. The festival ter minated with singing and the benediction, giving new life to Stokes' Point, and creat ing a desire to form an agricultural show for the district for tho future seasons.

After the festival a great number of people adjourned to the Public Hall, where daacing was kept up with spirit, and Host Maxwell catered for the wants of the inner man. Such re-unions as these are most desirable in country and suburban districts, more especially in tho former, for they give settlers a chance of meeting together, and often of rubbing down rough corners, which otherwise would grow into grudges.

Gas consumers are reminded that to morrow Is the last day of the month on which discount is allowed on their accounts.

Thofeur of death is an instinctive principle of human life, and its apprehension the pervading idea of human nature Yotsuoh is our incon slstoncy, that in tho faco of theso droad alarms, wooro prone to neglect the moans of warding oil' tho inevitable issue mon will suffor, and pro craßtir.ato from day to day In availing thorn solves of tho means of relief. Thoy will dovelop nouto symptoms of disease, aad wait patiently until they become ohronic. Within thoir very grasp, for Instance, is Udolpho Wolfe's Schio dam Aromatic Schnapps, as of ton it ispermlttod tludetheir reaon, until—too late

TE AROHA MRRDER.

Court Proceedings.

(BY TELEGRAM, OWN COIIRKSFONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. The hearing of tho charge of murder against the mail Procoili commenced at the Police Court thii morning before the several

justices. Mr Superintendent Thomson, who has | visited the scene of the murder and mvesti-. gated the circumstaDoes for several day.s past, conducts the case for the Crown, and Mr Brassey, solicitor, who was asked by tho prisoner to retain Ilia professional services on the occasiou appears for the defence. Every effort has been made to procure an interpreter for the prisoner, but witliout success, and the strangest circumstance Ib that although the prisoner could converse readily enough in broken English when he was cook at Clot worthy's hotel, Te Aroha, when working Hove Werahiko's shale in the mine there, when a seaman ou board ship with no other foreigners amongst an English crew, and when assisted with Maoris, ho has, within the last few days, lost all power of speech, except in his nativo tongue. In consequence of a report freely circulated yesterday, that he was handcuffed and heavily ironed in the police cell an " Advertiser " reporter visited the prisoner yesterday, aud of course found there was no truth iv the rumours. In. soncr was perfectly freo and looked barm less enough ns he lolled against the sides ol his apartment, but there Was an undoubted leer of sullenness about him, and a strong desire to evade any questions. He was asked tho placo of his birth, and although it was well known that he had told half-a dozen peoplo he hailed from Odessa, he would uot admit to his interpreters that he 'understood tho question put. The same indifference was expressed when asked if he would liko an interpreter to assist him during the inquiry on the foi -1 lowing day. PrUoner was dressed in a motley suit, aud iv his shirt sleeves, prefer ring to take care of the now coat gircn him through the generosity of a Thames draper. It appears that he woro an old priion suit before theso things were given to him, his ■ own mining clothes having been ordered to be washed and made as respectable as pos sible for him in the meantime Besides tho rumour of prisoner remaining in irons, it came to the " Advertiser's " knowledge that a statement had been telegraphed to several newspapers in tho colony that tho Resident Magistrate had refused to allow Procofli an interpreter, and it reporter sent to the lock-up to satisfy him self on this point in the interest of common humanity, and of courso learned that no such refusal had been made by any one. It was stated that prisoner's solicitor applied for leave to take three or four people into the coll with him and was refused, but the polico were iutormed that no order was requisito for tho admission of the solicitor or an interpreter, so long as they were sat isfied tho person was an interpreter, Sergeant-Major O'Grady informed the solicitor of his readiness to admit him and an interpreter at any time. Prisoner's solicitor yesterday issued a subpcona to the Kosidcnt Magistrate, calling upon him to produce the depuaitioni ol the Coroner's in, quiry conducted before him, but these having been sent on to Wellington, it will be impossible to produce ihem for this inquiry without further and protracted de lay. The Magistrate responds to tho suh pirjua, so far as holding himself in readi ness to go into the witness-box, and there fore cannot At on tho Bench.

It Is believed that the solicitor's object is thus gained, although it involves tho tune of the justices unnecessarily. The Court is crowded with Maoris from all parts of tho island.

The Trial To-Day.

Tho police investigation elicits evidence similar to that adduced at the inqaest. It is expected to last over tomorrow. Tukukiuo aud all iilueutial maorios nro in attendance.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT.-This day.

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

UNDEFENDED CASES.

In tho following cases judgment wont for tho plaintiff's by default :- Upton and Co. v. W. C. S. Gray. £8 5s 9d, gooda suppliod ; Andrew Stephens' v. Joshua Reynolds, £10 Ss 6d, goo-is suppliod ; Robt, Hampton v. C. J. VV. Barton, £7 4s, goods supplied; Richard Maginu v. S. C. Caultun, £10 103 3d, gooda supplied ; Holland and Fortzer, v. J. Mc- Leod, £3 3s lOd, goods supplied ; Hermann Matteou v. Edward Thorutou, £5 Gs ld, on account furnished ; Thomas Kelly v. Morris Evani, £47 10s, work, etc; John Van Breda v. Edward P. Gribbon, £1G 2«^ Gd, goods supplied; Richard Magiun v. F. F. McCormick, £12 18s, goods supplied ; Geo. 11. Lavcrs v. Edward McGarry, £7 18s 3d, goods supplied ; W. V. Bindon and Co. v. The bell of St. Thomas'[Mission Church suddenly broko in bring tolled for service last ovening. Mr Wright, however, on finding jtlut something was wrong, went aloft, adjusted tho rope, aud set the bell in motion. . George May, £5, goods supplied ; Daniel Murray v. John Mullally, £G ss, wages; P. J. R. Peacocko v. John McMerney, £14 7s 3d, money paid and interest. JUDGMENT SUMMONS OASE. John Brown v. John Mildenhall.— Claim, £2 7s Gd, wages.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the judgment creditor,—An order was made for payment at the rate of 10s per week, in default seven days' im prisonment. ADJOURNED. Geo. 11. Lavcrs v. Wm. A. Burnett; Richard Rcoves v. James Johnston; Ste phen Surman t. Thos. Labrum; Geo. 11. Clark v. Thos. Armstrong ; Henry Hoag v. T. M, Machattio j Thos. Fordyco v. Valen tino BaLjrove; Cloee Bros. v. Henry Brower.

This was all tho business,

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) INSTRUMENTAL.

Daniel Munro was brought up on a charge of stealing a caso of surgical Instruments, value £11, tho property of H. E. Uitchins, on tho 15th inst.

The prhoner, a youth, did not plead. Mr Pardy said the boy had been in the employ of Mr Hitc-Ins. He took the instruments, and disposed of some of them for a few pence, being ignorant of the value of them. The principal witness was away from the city, hence ho must ask for a remand. Kemandcd until Monday next, prisoner being admitted to bail in £50. M"TIIKR AND SINS. James Mullins, of Otahuhu, and Bobert Mullins, of Coromaudel, were charged with failing to contribute towards tho support of their mother. James Mullins agreed lo contribute 15s per month. In tho case of Robert the matter was adjourned until Monday next. A STKBST FIGHT. James Niccol and Francis Whorsky were charged under the Vagrant Act with creating [a disturbance in Albert-street on Tuesday "night, calculated to cause a breach of the peace. Pi isonors pleaded not guilty. Mr Pardy called evidence. William Koborts, labourer, was passing along Albert-street, and when near Mr Mascfiold's foundry ho observed the two men apparently arguing about something, when the younger prisoner struck the elder prisoner twice. A regular fight ensued. Francis Molloy gave similar evidence, and saw the old man struck twico over the nose. To Whorsky : You would not fight mc. You said I was too good a man for you. Constable Jones deposed that the old man said he had been robbed by Whorsky and Sullivan. Did not fiud any money upon Whorsky, Niccol was then discharged and gave evidence Ho stated that a man complained of having been robbed of £9 by someone. He persuaded him to get out of bad com pany. Saw Whorskey's hand in the man's pocket. Whorskcy immediately struck him two blows in the face. James McKennon knew tho man who had been robbed. He was a shipmate. Went iuto an hotel to havo something to drink. A lot of men, prisoner was one, jostled round his frienu. One of them deliberately put bis hand in his friend's pocket, and took the money, and passed it on. It was all the money his friend had ; his fifteen months'wages. He gave infor mation to the police. To prisoner: He was not your uncle. You seemed very anxious to claim relation ship ; for the sake of his money, I guess. Fined £5, costs 12s, or one months' im prisonment with hard labour. A WAIF OF SOCIETY. Thomas Moouey, a little boy of five sum. mors, was charged with being a neglected child within tho mcaniug of tho Act. The boy was committed to the Industrial School tor fivo yoars, to be brought up in the faith of tho Roman Catholic Church. This closed tho business of tho Polico 1 Court. i

INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH.

AUSTRALIANS VERSUS

AUCKLAND.

YESTERDAY CONCLUDED.

Jcrvis was bowled by Lyuch-75-G-4. Groube followed, and 80 soon appeared. X biiieon relieved Buckland, and immedi ately afterward- Spofforth was run out, the hal be ng smartly returned by Arneil from Sort IK-7-13. Palmer next wen fbut alter scoring three he was, bow ed by Koblnsou-88-8-3. Mouletook Ins olace and runs came steadily. When tlie century had been reached, Moulc suc cumbed to a well-pitched ball from Robin son-100-9-9. Tobin followed, and the score reached 117 before he was disposed ° ThereTwas still nearly an hour before the time fixed for drawing the stumps and ivens aud Cox went to the wickets, to the bowling of Spofforth and Palmer. Ihe former got three, and a bye was run, when Cox was stumped by Jems: 4-I— u. Isaac followed him, aud Ivens was then bowled by Spofforth: 4-2-3. Ameil filled the vacancy, but Isaac's stumps were scattered by Palmer after he had scored two ■ 6—3—2. Robinson took the bat, bu„ the first ball took his wicket: 6-4-0. Davieß was next man in. Arneil, after batting very nicely, incautiously got out ot his ground, aud was stumped by Jarvis -. Time was then called, and the match resulted in a draw. The following were the scores made after we went to press yesterday :— australian eleven. 2nd Innikos. alight—ll2l3l3l2. b Lynch 15 Boy 10-11333214121, b Lynoh 22 Alexander 3111231262, b Lynch .. .. 22 Macdonnell-111111, cP. Porch, b Lynch .. b Murdoch c Testro, b Lynch " Jorvls—3l, by Lynch £ Spofforth-1232U1U, run out .. .. -if. Grouno-113122, not out SO Palmer- 21. b Robinson •> M0u10—1323, b Itobinuon V Tobin-131M, o Cox, b Lynch 10 Log-byes, 2; no ball, 1 •> Total I" BOWLING ANALYSIS. Balls. Mdns. Runs. Wokts. Lynch .. .. 132 11 Id 7 Lankham, sen. 21 0 12 0 Lankham,jun. 21 1 12 0 Hue-land ..33 1 8 0 Wood .. .. 20 3 6 0 Robinson „ 58 5 25 2 Arneil .. ..18 3 5 0 TIIE TWENTY-TWO. 2nd innings. Cox-0, st. Jervis. b Palmer g Iven«-21. b Suoiforth 3 Isaao-2, b Palmer .. .; f Arnell-BL Jervis, b Palmer U Roblnson-b Palmer " Lavioi, not out J Leg-byo _l Total 1 iiowli.no analysis. Balla. Maidens. Runs. Wcktp. Spofforth ..20 5 0 1 Palmer ..16 1 0 3

TAUHOA.

(ITtOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Several important items which I duly forwarded reports of have by some means escaped notice in the STAR. I therefore send particulars of tho same again, as great interest is attached to them. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. A successful meeting was held in the public school-room to celebrate tho first anniversary of the Tauhoa Public Library. A great number of persons were present from different parts of the country, and about ono hundred persons sat down to tea. Tho tables were liberally supplied with varied kinds of cakes, tails, and bread and butter, the quality of which gave credit to the caterers, ami afforded evident gratifica tion to those who partook thereof.

At a meeting of subscribers to the library, conducted by Mr Buckton, the secretary, Mr E. Witheford, presented a statement, which showed tbat more than £21 in cash and value of books had been re coived, and this amount supplemented by Government grant of £15 worth of books. The number of volumes, 150, wore in care of Mr Chas. Dumper, who kindly performed the purt of librarian. A Committee ot live persons, viz. : Messrs Buckton, Burdett, A. Steventon, Edward Withetord, and Dum per was appointed,. After removal of teaware, Mr Withetord took tbo chair, provided with a programme which promised a good evening's entertainment. The Chairman iv opening remarks congratulated tbo people of Tauhoa on the rapid advance of tbo settlement. Only eight years previously, tho country was a wild uncultivated wilderness, without roads, and scarcely tiacks, Now there were many prosperous farms dotting the country wiih extensive clearings and cultivation ; roads had been opened, and several excellent bridges thrown across creeks. Also, to meet tho wants of Increasing population, this school-room was erected and a very excellent teacher, in the person of Mrs Dent, had been appointed to conrJuct the day school, and who was carrying on with vory encouraging success her onerous duties. Now au excellent supply of boons for the improvement of all who wished to avail themselvos of such means, was provided. He urged the people, especially the young, to support the library and read the books. Books were of value, affording means of relaxation valuable information which would be of service through life. Mr Buckton gave the names of persons who had presented donations, and related tho efforts which had been made to establish the institution. Mr W. Naughton spoke of the value of education, and tho advantages ot reading. Miss Baiu presided at the harmonium, and contributed to the pleasure of the evening. Misses Parker and Buck ton sang in most pleasing style. Effectively reudcred songs wero givcu by Messrs Parker, Thos. Marcroft, J. Boler, Buchanan, Hog wood, Clayton, and Masters. Recitations by Messrs Stevens, Morgan, F. Marcroft, Wm. Marcroft, and Miss Stercnton. Cordial thanks were given to the ladies who had provided the tea, and presided at the tables, to Misses Baiu for presiding at the harmonium, to Mrs Thomas Marcroft, for kindly leading the latter instrument, and to the Chairman. The National Anthem closed the proceedings. The proceeds of tbo mcetiug-303—augmeuted the library funds. THE NEW STEAMER. The building of a steamboat by Mr Allen on the Whanaka Creek is an event of great interest to settlers iv this and surrounding districts. It was the intention of the builder to launch the vessel on the 2nd. A great number assembled from all parts, but had to bear a disappointment, tho tide having turned before preparations could be completed. However, there was abundant provision made for the refreshments for those who were assembled, and young and old greatly enjoyed the same. Groups of settlers took the opportunity of discussing various matters relating to the progress and prosperity of the country, being of opinion that the fact of a steamer running direct from Tauhoa to Helensville would be very advantageous, more especially so when the railway through to Auckland was com pleted. This would be iho most direct i route for the mail to Port Albert and other places, which at present go cither vift Mahurangi or round by the Kaipara Heads ard Oruawharo River. Mr Parker, for Mr Allen, apologised for the disappointment, aud hoped next day to be able to get the vessel offat high water. A petition to be pre sented to the Rodney County Councilrequest ing assistance iv removing snags from tho channel to render navigation more safe was prepared and signed by settlers. Estimated cost about £10. Ou 3rd, Thursday, at noon, it was considered that all was roady for the launch. Mr C. Parker, the skillful builder, gave the order to let go the chains, and tho vessel was instantly glidiug towards the water, which it entered as gracefully as swan takes to that clement for which it is adapted, amid cheers. Mrs Bashford per formed the ccremouy of christening, nam ing it the Mary Allen, and expressing earnestly her wish for its prosperity. God save the Queen was sung. Again Mr Allen invited all the spectators on board to pattako of refreshments. About 50 persons accepted of the kind invitation. Tea over Mr Witheford was named Chairman, and,' in a brief speech, referred to the enduring' persevering energy of the settlers who had' some for a period of 18 years, been bringing lands uudcr cultivation, and others, as the occupiers of the Tauhoa block, for a period of 6 or 8 years, would now bo encouraged by the prospect of iucreasiug facilities of sending produce to Auckland. Passengers would make a journey to the city at much lets cost and iv a lew hours time. Mr Burdett proposed a vote ot thauks to Mr A lieu for his hospitality, and expressed a wish for bis success-reading lines he had composed apropos to the occasion. Cheers were given for Mr Allen for his spirited enterprise j also, for Mr C. Parker li ability displayed iv the construction of the vessel, and to Mis Bashford for the clever manner in which she had performed the christening. Mrs Bashford warmly eulogised the energy aud perseverance ot Mr Allen. She knew him to be a person worthy of confidence and public support in his enterprises, and hoped it would bo accorded to him. A vote of thanks to the C. W. cloecd tho proceedings, '

The following are thb measures af'i_ new screw-steamer "Mary -aii "w Length, 62 feet; beant, 10 feet^Z,.'? hold, 5 feet j and 10-horse p_?l _3*M Sho is fitted with convenient eh^ B'?^ and aft, is strongly built, and d. • °" especially for the trade between t8?*1 and Helensville. een r «Ohoa

CABLEGRAMS.

[REOTEE'tS TKLjt(j EAMg

EUROPEAN,

THE KOLAPORI CONSPIRACY BOMBAY, February 2 L News has been received from Kalip or i tl ' the natives who were arrested on ffi_ charge of plotting against the Jives of * pean residents havo been found guilty * sentenced to various terms of Wi ment. mprl80»" CORK MAGAZINE BROKEN I„Tn LONDON, February 23 The " Daily News " to-day nur-ii.i, '• formation to tho effect that the ma.aW "' Cork had been broken into, and thaUr k quantity of gunpowder hud been „a! 8' away, Wltta

PARNELL IN TROUBLE LONDON/February.. Dr. McCabe, Roman Catholic Archhi.i! of Dublin, and formerly editor offiffi* paper in Ireland, and at present contrihni to several reviews, has issued a lette • which he stigmatises the alliance betw. 1" Parnell and Rochfort as impious ans .a j that the Catholic party can feel n■/ ' fidence in Parnell. ao soa' LOUDON IRON MARKET. LONDON, Feb, 22 Galvanized iron, 26 gauge, is quoted'_ £17.

LONDON, February 22 At the wool salo to-day 6,600 bales w>™ catalogued. The tone of the sale was r&th firmer for low qualities. w The New Zealand Loan and Mcrcantiln Agency Company have received the foil™, ing produce telegram; dated Lond<m February 21:- "wsa,- The wool sales progress firmly. Qreaw and combing washed have each declined Id per lb. since the close of last sale. Superior clothing, washed and scoured crou" bred, have declined ld toljdperlb, f} D _.' date 3,700 bales have been sold;' Home buyers are purchasing freely, but com_y tition on French account is sluggish. Bauk of England rate is 8 per cent ■ \ LONDON, Feb, 13, ; The German newspapers are supportine the policy of Hiomarck, and accuse Gam. betta of warlike intentions and utterances," Further diplomatic revelations show t_j{ proposals were made by Russia in 1876 to divide Central Asia with Englandj if th« Kussian advance to the iEgean Sea was not opposed.

The revelations made to the Russian ln< trifcue with the Amir, Shere All, bars not induced the Gladstone Government to alter the policy with regara to Afghanistan which includes the evacuation of that coon, try by the hritisb. forces. Thomas Carlyle has left valuable papers,

AUSTRALIAN.

THK LEICHARDT REMAINS. §j

SYDAEy, Thursday,

1 Mr Skuthorpe's brother telegraphs to Mr Dufaur that Skuthorpe has declined to giro even him any information regarding Ihe Leichardt relics. The brotner further expresses a doubt as to the bona fides of the discovery. NEW GOLD RUSH. , ,; Later accounts confirm the previous re ports of a hopeful prospect ot a goldfield at Mouut Poole, in the Grey ranges on the western border, but, at the same time, itV said to be a somewhat risky route to tU ranges. It is short of water, and rueheß to the field muit have means.

THE SUGAR MARKET.

MELBOURNE, Feb. 23.

Mauritius advices to tho 9th inst, state that the engagements of sugar for Dunedin amount to 525 tons and for Lyttelton to 200 tons, and there i« a goad demand.

RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

DUNEDIN, Wednesday. A SERIOUS accident happened to-nigx* al the Kensington railway crossing. A a&, driven by one Keys, and containing Mi; C. Armstrong (publican), Mr Harry Mayo (publican), Mr; Lyons Fairburn, and Mr- Griffiths, was crossing the line about half? past 8, when a goods train front the South came up. The engine-driver' whistled, but the cab did not get out of tha way. The horse was killed and the vehicle damaged. The driver was unhurt. Mr Mayo is not expected to live. Tbe others are more or less injured.

CONCERT AT LORNE-STREET HALL.

A somewhat meagre audience, occupying' but one-third of the building, gave every attention to the lever dv rideau, which was composed of tlie Chilperic Quadrilles, con taining tho "Can Can" reverie, to which Mddle. Sara, of the Philharmonic Theatre, or Romping Sal, as the supers called her, danced ala Mabille fashion. The violinist, Mr Bowring, haa a beautiful instrument, nnd he himself is passe1 maitre of the art,, aud indeed, all three accompanists were beyond the average. Mr Hichardsdidhis best in " Alice Where Art Thou" and "In the Gloaming;" both were taken too slow, but the visitors were well satisfied; whilst '' The Dry Land Sailor " was all there iaf portraiture, but, unfortunately, we conld; not hear him. Miss Hettie Moore waa half' a note flat on D, and E. iv her rendering of "I|SeoTheein Every Flower," else thero weie the materials of a good voice present The farce, "Taming a Tiger" of tha human race, ran a weary course;? Charlrs Beeswing (Mr A. Smith) making a decided hit. His stage poso is easy, ana his readin. of the character was free front, rant. Not so " Chili Chutnee " (MrC. B. Gerridge) who rather overdid it with tie servant business. The absurdity is so familiar that suffice to say old Chutnee, the peppeiy Nabob, has tho shrew taken ont of him by a travelling wine merchant, home agent, aud would be son-in-law, rolled ia ono. ■:""■;

Miss Eastlnke, under cover of her norn de plume, tang " Ring Out Wild Bells," a fine; old English song so seldom heard. She; was plaintive, without that tendency to drag and get behind the player, which seems the rule of the amateur ballad-singer. She is improving, aud will excel, ere long, in this class of chanson. "My First Breeks," recitation, Mr Pith Keightley, had the Gaelic vernacular on vowel and consonant to rights, and instead of confining his utter ances to the stage should have given usja better opportunity of hearing such canny drolleries. The "Slave Chase," song, by Mr Marson, for time and enunciation, we* excellent; "The twice four hundred darkies, and a stilling hole below" nefer wont hotter, tbe entertainment concluding with a sketch by a local author,|Mr Thoa, Williams, to wit, " Our Suburban Retreat. Mr Nicodcmus Nobbs, of the "Borty Tom" type (Mr C. B. Gerridge), had a capital cast for this part, and pummels tbe boss of the secluded villa, who returns to tho wife of his bosom, Mrs Moke (Miss Hettie Moore). JNobbs amuses himself with a little cold garbage and flirting at the wing with the charming Abigail (Miss Telnin). whilst Roseleaf (Mr Phillips), a dandified coxcomb of the Sothern ilk, makes a per sistent entree to the retreat for the purpose of terrifying Mrs Moke. Tho diction of Roseleaf is decidedly Mephistophelean, and after the wrong man is put into the right place, and Nobbs is forthwith engaged te clean the knives, order is once more restored to our suburban retreat. Mr Phillips has a most killing walk, and acted c&pitaHy>; whilst Mr Gerridge was amusing without being vulgar. Mrs Glover is indebted to the Auckland Garrick Club for their efforts with regard to her benefit, aud we were sorry the place was not crowded.

THEATRE ROYAL.

There was a fair house at the Theatre Royal last night, when a drama called " Cushla Machree " was produced for the first time in Aucklaud. The plot is simplSi but highly seusational, and the heavier por tions of the play are relieved by some grotesque situations and witty dialogue, in which Mr Grattan Riggs is, of course, con spicuous, His part in the drama is a subordinate one, but iv his hands it be comes prominent. Mr Steele acted Hyacinth O'Neill very fairly, and Mr A. Miller, as Barney, was very successful. Ot the ladies, MissAdelle, as Norah Kogan, played her part with care and good expression, while Miss G. Follandc, as Bridget O'Moore, was eminently suited for the role for which sho was cast. The remaining characters call for no comment. The play will be repeated to-night,

TEE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24.



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Special Advertisements. TTTT I N X S & TT ALL. HAVE REMOVED FROM SnORTLAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART, AND WILL CONTINUE TnEIIt CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK. THEY WILL REMAIN IN FORT-STREET DURING THE RE-BUILDINCI OF THEIR WARE HOUSE IN SnORTLAND -STREET. TUST RECEIVED, AMERICAN LAWN-SPRINKLERS, With Plated Arms. Also, LAWN EDGE-CUTTERS, Quite Now. E. PORTER & CO., Queen and High streets. JJ E W £1 0O D S -V-EW Q OODS I A. LINABURY & CO. Aro Now Showing their NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. We hold tho Largest and Boat Stook of COSTUiAIES, MILLINERY FANCY GOODS, DRESS GOODS FLOWERS, FEATHERS, &o„ Seo. Special Lino of Plain Dross Silks, only 3s lid por yard; worth 5s Bd. 5,000 Straw Hats, all now shapos. A Largo Stock of Ladioa' and Chlldron'a Under clothing. Dress and Mando-maklng Son tho premises Costumes mada in.2l hours'notico. A. LINABURY & CO. 201 and 206, Queen-street CIROWDS assembled last Saturday Even- J lng to inspoot tho "Greatest Novelty of the Age," exhibited at tho City Hall Aioado, consisting of Patent Umbrollas with Movablo Covers, so constructed that thoy can be removed from the frnnio or replacod in a fowsoconds: frames superior to old stylo: tho covers novel and economical. First introduced to the Auck land publio by GARLICK & CRANWELL. ANOTIIfi: I NOVELTY is the "Hartz Moun tain Rug," first scon on this sldo of tho world at the Sydney Exhibition. Tho under signed wero so struck with tho handsome appearance, beautiful finish, and durable con struction of theso Rugs that they at onoe Bant for a largo shipment, wh'cb aro now finding ready ealo. Thoy are suitable for Tourists, Carriage Bugs, Golddiggors, and Travellers by land and sco, a3 tho warmth and comfort imparted surpass all other woollen Rugs. Only obtainable at tho City Hall Arcade, GARLICK & CRANWELL, Proprietors. r>__-INCII GREY SHEETING (unusually O" heavy and wide); First-class quality: a largo quantity just opened; will be sold at Is 6d . to clear quickly. GARLICK & CRANWELL. CHILDRKN S Two Button' Kid Gloves Ladies' Kid-Stitched Back (sound), Is 6d_)er pair Boyß' Jersey Suits (with cans). 13s Gd Men's Whito Shirts, a lino at 5? lid, worth 7s fid Black Silk and Chenille Fringe, 2s 6d (very good) GARLICK & CRANWELL. BLACK CILKS at Co-oporativo Prlnes. Wo study to soil the Cheapest Black Silks in Town, commencing at 2s 9.1 up to lis Cd. Our !is 6d quality commands a roady Bile—splendid value. GARLICK & CRANWELL. END OF SEASON, Clearing out of Rem nants. A qnantlty of Romnants aro cleared off every Friday and Saturday, at Cheap tates, by QAR __(j K & CRANWBLL.



REMNANTS of Dress Goods and Trimmings KKMNANTS of Prlnta and Sateens RKMN ANT 3of Ribbons and Embroidery REMNANTS of Sheeting and rlannel RKMNANTS of Tweeds and MolOßkln REMNANTS of Damask and Cretonnes RKMNANT DAYS, Friday and Saturday at the CITY HALL ARCADE. ARLICK & CRANWELL a -TyRAPER- AND pLOTHING / P.\ AT /cs. \ co .OPERATIVE CASH \/ PRICES, PURE HASH (JfSTKM URE L/ASH SYSTEM at tiie piTY TTALL ARCADE, Queen-Street, Auckland. GARLICK & CRANWELL. ANNUAL SALE WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY, 20th inst. THE GOODS WILL BE OFFERED AT f^OST pnlCEl FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY 1 In Order to Clear Heavy Stocks T |-10BGRAVK & f^ 0., Importers of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, queen-street. Auckland. N.B. — No Goods will be entereddurine the Sale, T\ X E S S noons. WANTED KNOWN: Q.OOD TTSEFUL JJRKSS J^TATERIALS ARE BEING SOLD AT HALF PRICE. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN'B. Is Cd Materials foe 9d. We havo bonght a large JOB LOT of tho above, and are giving our Customers , the benefit. FANCY DRESS MATERIAL In Great Variety. t_"AT A HEAVY REDUCTIONS off usual prices to Clear Out During The Season. A Fresh Lot I OF GOOD CHEAP TWEED GOOD CHEAP TWEED I for Boys' Wear erjusT To Hand.-s* t>% Discount (Is in tho &) allowed off a'l CASH Purchases of 20s and Upwards. T>USHBROOK & T3RIDGMAN, DRAPERS & CLOTHIERS [Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel], Upper Queen-street, Auckland



mr £1 Free Gifts I—The Proprietors of Wolfe's Aromatic Sobisdam Schnapps, to Inauco tho destruction and provont the im propor uso of tholr wrappers and labals, and thus further protect the Publlo against fraud and decoptlon, havo enclosed in tho wrappers, or under tho labnl on tho quart bottles, since Ist Ootobor. 1878, and continuo to oncloso IN every DAY'S PACKING THHOUOnoUT THK YEAR T H R E E £1 O R D _ R S, which aro drawn upon tho undcrsignod, and which will bo cashed by thorn on presentation. To Beouro theso Gifts, tlio Publio must bo careful to ask for, and accept nothing but, tlio Genuine Udoipho Wolfe 8 Schnapps, with our namo upon tho top labol, M. Mos* & Co. Wynyard Lano, Sydnoy.