SH IPPING INTELLIGENCE.

TitiiH watkrl This Evening, 7.13 UIUH WAT Kit} To-morrow Morning, 7.30 } UNSKT.-This Evening, 6.53 1 UNRIBE.—To-Morrow Morning 5.31 M . ON*S AGE.-Full Moon, 11th, 6 3 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENTING. Waitaki, s.s., Edio, frora Whangarol Onward, schoonor, Pankow, from Russell Josephine, schoonor, Harii.on, from Knsscll Howard, schoauor, Anloraon, train Whaugirei

Itotonnhani, s.s., Underwood, from So. th

DEPARTURES.

T -IIAV.

lona, s.s., Stephonson, for Rusaell Waitn ii, b.s., Hldio, for Whangarei Glenolg, s.s., Farquhar, fo.- Tauranga Beatrice Uavoaoi', barque, Havener, for New York

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London-Dunloo, loading ; Loch Urr, to follow Now York—Boatrico Havoner, at onco Tauranga—Glonelg, Monday: *nitakl, Monday Russell-lona. Monday ; Rotomahana, Men "lay Mo'bourno, via South—Rotomahana, Thursday Whangarei and Hiissoil-Wi.lttikl, Wednesday Now Plymouth and South—Huwoa, Tuo-day Whangarei—Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays

Waitaki, Friday Friendly Islands-.Vlyrtlo Tonga and Samoa—Calcdon'a. Pntutday Cook's Islands—Boroahs ; loading Islands-Coronet

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Wolvoiino, H.M.S., from Sydney, short y Moropo, ship, from London Oxford, ship, (M.T.LS.) from London; sailed

Sydonham, barquo (J.MF.Q), from L.ndon sailod November 27th Avona, barquo, from London; to .all January

15 , ~ Chile, barquo, from London ; loading Orient, barque, from Londo;i; to sail February 8 Peru, barquo, from London: load ng Loch Deo, birqu-, from Ln .ou ; suilcd Decem-

ber2l . ~ . Suporior, barquo, from New iork; sailed Ootob.T 23 Cabarfeidh, barquo (S.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong Himalaya, barquo (V.T.K.M), fr.im Loudon; Stag, barque, fruin Newcastle; sail d Orwell, brigantino, from the Islanus Roderick Dhu, brigautine, from Dunedin Defiance, brigantino. from Port Chalmers Ethel, hilgantino, from Dunedin Ryno, brigantino, from Kotumah Look Out, brigantino. f, om Sydney Knorgy. schooner, from Noumea Kato McGregor, schooner, from Timaru Falcon, threo masteds.hoouer, from Melbourno; called 31st Mazoppa, schooner, from Rarotongi Marlon, schooner, from Noumea Policeman, sohooner, from Noumea Julia Prico, schooner, from Noiimei Dayspring, mission schooner (VV.a.B.M.), from

tho Islands Gael, schooner, from Levuka Agnes Donald, schooaer, from Rarotonga Sybil, schooner, from Soc'ety Islands Transit, schoonor, from Rarotonga Atotohau. sohooner, from Harotonga Pirate, schooner, f.om Penryhn Island Pearl, ketch, from Rarotonga Speedwell, ketsb, from _.or;olk Island

The s.s. Rotomahana 1 avos on an excursion tiip to Russell this ovening.

" he s.s. Hawea lo._v. s Onehir ga wharf to morrow, Tuesday, at 10 a.m. The latest train from Auckland leaves at 9.5 a.m.

Mr I. C. Millar has retired from his position as purser ot the Rotomahara in order to o^m menca business ia Melbourne, and Mr Hy. Taylor, formerly ot the Rotorua, has beon ap. point.d to tho vac. Nt position.

Mr David Ashor'scutter Tokernu made a quick pa?sago from Mercury Bay on Tuesday. Shn left tho former port with a e.rgo of timber in tie morning, arriving here about lp m., making the trip in eight hours.—" Ray of Plenty Times."

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL 0. Lalla Rookh, s.s., Campb.ll, from Waitara Orati, s s., Frazcr, from bouth Hawoa, s.s., Kennedy, from the south I_.Oi.ena, ss., AiLOdoo, from Wa tara.

BThe Agnes Jessie, three-masted sc: ooncr, IS", A. Hawkes, from Whangn-o.i, arrived at Mel bourne on the 2_th January.

MiTho ba-quo Beatrice Havener sailed to-day for Now Yori with a cargo o( K'.m valued at £20,550.

Tho brigantino Borealls cleared at tho Cos toms to day for Aitutaki.

Tbe Oreti arrived from the Sou.'n yeterday forenoon wilh tho following passengers:— JVleadames Gaze, Haultain, Maokay tnd two children. Miss Lorigan, Mr Saley and 8 in tho steerage.

Mrs Obnry, nnd Mesara Pear.on, Jonea, Young, and Smith, were piesengera by tho Rowena from Waitara.

The s.s. Hawea, from the South, brought tho following passengers : Saloon: Mrs and M:si Hogan, Rev, nndjMrs Bavin, andebi'd, .Mr and Mrs Seward, Mra Cox and infa.t, Mr and Mrs Iblstpr andfamily (2>, Mrs Martin and family 111, Mrs Kirkham and child, Mrs Rowley and eon, Misses Wilton, Ravin, Stanley, and White, Metsrs Maxwell, Muagrave, Bur'od, Thomas Kdwnrds, 1). "oldie and son, Warren, James Mackay, Walker. Murray, _.. Harker, Pope, De La Maro, W. M, Young, Churton, Grattnn Kigc-s, Eoow.es, Robson li), A. Welby, and four steorago

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTOMAHANA.

The s.s. Rotomahana arrived fro-nthe South this morning. Wo are indebted to Mr H. Tayler, purser, for the following report:- Lelt Port Chalmers on theJOth ; reacted Lyttelton on the 10th; sailed samo day, ar.d arrived at Wel lington at 7 a.m. on tho ltth; remained thero till 3 30 p.m , and mado Hawke's Ba' at 9 a.m. oa the 12th; left again at !0 30 p.m., and nrrived at Gisborne at 5 a.m. on the 13th. and sailed s gain at 8.15 a.m. lCxpericnc-. d moderate rorthorly winds and lino weatner up the coast, and arrived as above. Pas eongers:—(Saloonl—from Mrlbou-no nnd Hobarton :-Messrs 1). Smith, H. P. Shallan, Qairk, John Keid. L. Copeland. W»rnook, J. B. Crowthcrs.l C. It. Chipman, J. Mar.hall, B.rtlett. H. B. Smith, Mrs Pyrie, Mlsa Pyrie, Miss Bickers, and 2 Btoeragc. From Coast: Mra Garraway, Mrs Hudson, Mrs i ircardi, Mrs Headland, Mrs Hobbs, Mra MoDonald, Mies Thompsons (2), Miss Martin, Rnv. Mr Dellow, Captain Braund, Messrs Head, Johnstone, Bain, Berrestord, Flack. Mucmillan, Kill?, Grifllths, Irvine, Me?arlane, Hadoon, Tobias (2), Chiistio, W. Moule, Plttman, Hudsan, BroAo, Durand, Headland, Moore, Walters, Goatling, Gallagher, and 56 in tho steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Hokianoa, Saturday. Sailed: Queen, for Auckland ; Advance, for Waitara.

Blii-'f. yesterday. Arrived: Albion, from Moiboumo. Passen gers for Auckland—Mrs Adams and ono in the steerage.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Cfflco, Mondoy.

Tho Bale of the Prlnea of Walo3 Hotel and a'lotmontsin Hobson-street. by Messrs Cochrane and Son, was postponed until a future date.

J»Mr R. Arthur held a large sale of unredeemed pledges this forenoon, by instruotions from Mr James Mac. The goods consisted oi gold and silver watches, gold and silver chains, t-ooohes, earrings, solitaires, clothing, carpenters' tools, etc., ef. There was a very large attendance ; competition waa keen, and good price, were generally realised.

THAMES CATTLE MARKET.

Messrs Banks and Co.'s report for the week ending February 10th :—

At Parawai. on Thursday, for beof, no change worthy of note upon lato rates was observed. The fat cattle yarded were good, ond, with little exception, were cleared at about 21s per lOOlbs Bheep realised slightly higher figures, but _11 not exceed 2d per lb. Lambs sold at from 10s to 10a 3d. Several horses woro ofFd.ed, but in no case was a eale effected, thero baing little demand for anything secoad-rate.

Mail Notice.

Mails wit.t, Ci.ost. as Under.— This Day. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, por lona, at 1 p.m. For Tairua, per ELlnore, at 1 p in. For Tauranga and Opotlkl, por Waitaki, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga aud Opotiki,per Glenelg, at I p.m. For Rusioli aud Kawakawa, pjrUotoiiinh.ua, at 5 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise nt 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 15lh instant. For Taranaki and Southern porta, per Hawea. at 5 a.m. For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Whitiangl, per Koso, at 10 n in. For New Plymouth, Wanganui, Wellington, and Southern parts. P'Jr Oieti, at It a.m. For Wangaroa, per Alalanta at noon. For Thnmos, per Rotomahana, at 2.30 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, l'ania, Waipu, Whan garoi, and Mangapal, per Argylo, at 1 p.m. TiIUKBDAY, 17th instant. For G'sborno, Napior, Southorn port., and Australian Colonies, per Rotomahana, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, l-t March. Por s.B. City of Now York, ai follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United Stat-JS of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Ainorica. and British ana Fo'Olgn West Indies, at 5 p.m. Kor United Kingdom and Continent Of Europo, at 5 p.m. For money Ordors, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1 p.m. Lato letters bearing an extra foo of sixpence, ln addition to tlio postage, will bo roooivod by tho Mail Agent on board tho stoamor up to tho timo of sailing. This mail will bo duo In London on Tuesday, April 12. Note.—Tho Govornmont stoamcr Stella loaves tho Blull' Harbour for West Coast Sounds about ttio mlnrt lo of present month. S. B. HISS, Chlof Postmaster, Chief P-Btofilcc. Au klnnd

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Fkhruaky llth. ISSI,

Theatre Royal-"Tho Irish Detective," IV'r Grattnn liig^s. S p.m.

Working Men.. Club — Annual meeting, . p.m.

Artillery Band—Moonlight trip, S p.m.

Birth.

DICKKY.-On Fibruiiry 13, 1881, at her resi dence, City Road, Auckland, tho wito of James Diokfy of a son.

Deaths.

SIMMS.—On February 13. at Nowton Road. Andrew, the beloved eoii of Nicholas nnd Mary-inims, after n lingering illness, bsrno wiih Christian fortitude, aged IS years, l.'eoply regrottnl. Tho funeral will leavo hi-j father's reeidonco to-morrow (Pue day), l.Vh lnat.nl. at 3 p.m. Filenda tviU'plo-so accept thia invitation.

NAPPttRT.-On February sth, drowned in Iho Kaihu Creek, Northern Wairoa, John Charles Theodore Napport; ago 111 years.

ARMITAOB.—On tho 11th Inst., Margaret, youngest daughter of the late James A rentage, R.M., of Rnuwhlti, Waikato.

Tho tuner U will loivo tho residence o( Mrs ShajloGeorg", Franklin Hoad on Wodnesday next at 3 p.m

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

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the future in the distance, And the rood that we can do

The Harbour Board election to-tlay lias notdisappointedour expectations. Never beforo, wo believe, Ims so much interest been taken in tlio return of members, and the offices of tlio Board proved ridiculously insullicient for the pro per accommodation of the largo number of olectors who caino for ward to record thoir votes. The mode of election is do less unsatis factory than the placo chosen for hold ing it. Nevertheless, despite all difficulties, a fail' representation of public feeling was obtained. Although Captain D. 11. McKenzio had not definitely opposed the dock or in timated his intention to do so, pnd had taken his stand upon personal grounds and seven years' membership, tho issue accepted and decided by the electors was reduced simply to the question: " Will you give an absolute pledge for the con struction of a large dock or not ?" The personal claims of the candidates wero sunk in their views on this one question, and though Captain McKenzio, as ho could not fail to do from his large shipping interests and long service on the Board, maintained a good follow ing, his refusal to give a distinct pledge left him no chance in an other wise safe election. The big dock carried the day. While many will regret the defeat of a gentleman who has devoted so much time to the work of the Board, and lias good practical knowledge of har bour laws and their effect on s'rip ping, tho decision in favour of tho dock is greatly strengthened by the fact that personal judgment and past service were not, oven in such a case, allowed to imperil a work in which the interests of Auckland and the future of our port are inseparably bound up. It is to be regetted that Captaiu McKenzio could not see his way to give au assurance of his willingness to carry out the views of tho citizens in this matter, and it is only doing him bate justice to say, now that tho battle is over, that his term of office as Chairman of the Board has, on the whole, been a most satisfactory ono. And in any exceptions there havo been, tlio fault has certainly not arisen from a want of zeal or thoroughness, but rather from m excess of these qualities, producing an intolerance of tho opinion of others which is the reverse of conducive to a fair impartial, unprejudiced judgment, although a most admirable quality in carrying one's poiut. The election to-day leaves no shadow of excuse tor further delay in tho construction of the clock. The only direct appeal which the Constitution of the Board admits has been most emphatic. The North Shore has imitated the ex ample, and has returned an out-uud out " big dock candidate," and if Parnell and Ponsonby do the same, five members favourable to the dock, irres pective of the threo City Council nominees, who aro understood to be all favourable, will go in distinctly pledgod to this work, which, if the voice of public opinion instead of jobbery and log-rolling, had beon attended to,

would have been an accomplished fact many years ago.

ation,

Mr O. Mays was to-day elected member of the Harbour Board to represent the Devonport district. Mr Mays' election turned on tlio big dock question, ami he has been put ill as a thick und thin sup porter of ti big dock, a work which lie ad vocated for many years when a member of the Board before.

By coloured bills throughout the city, the Council notify the ratepayers that a p>n to take thcscncc of public opinion for an I against tramways, will he held nt the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms on Wednesday next, between the hours of 0 a.m. and li p nt. The Council explain that it is not their inten tion to cany out the work themselves, hut the poll is desired to ascertain whether Hi. ratepayers consider tramways such a public convenience as it is desirable to eneouiii;e or not. The danger to be apprehended fioui Ibis poll is, that without eiimmitliTs to canvass and work, a full expression of the public sentiment may nut be obtained. And moreover the suburbs which are equally or every mure deeply interested in Iho decision tliiiu the city—for no line id Irani ways would be acceptable which did not embrace all tho main subnib. —have uo power to vole, It is im portant, therefore Unit every burgess .should make it a pi-rtonal duly to record his vote between the hours named, and so bring this question, like the big dock, to a definite head.

The Board ot l.ovio.vev.. were in attend ance at the Thames on Friday last to hear objections to valuation in that township. The applications for reduction wore c m pnratively small,and valuation was goner illy sustained. Some littlo dillicully was ex pressed hy the Hoard in giving decision, owing to the great depreciation in the land of late years.

The sitting of the District Court this morning was au unusually .short one, lite three cases which wore set down for hear ing having, in tho absence of the clients nml witnesses, to he adjourned until mxl Court day. The cases referred to wero ie fnllow :—lssues v. Hill (judgment summons cue), claim J_'.vo. Kelly v. Dilworlh claim IMS 10j. Lyon v. Kycs, claim jl's >. Mr Dntaur appeared for the judgment creditor in tho first named ease-anil Mi 8. Hesketh for tho plaiiilill* in tho second one—while in the third case Mr Tyler ap pcarcd for Lyon, and Mr S. Hesketh lot Kycs. His Honor Judge Maodonald occu pied the llencli.

Fatiicr Walter McDonald on behalf of the Sisters of Mercy, gratefully acknowledges. the receipt of i's, in aid of St. Mary's Orphanage, from T. Henderson, Kscp, pu>t of the proceeds of iho Tc Antut's excursiiii

Tlie Tc Aroha Battery Company havo accepted tho tender of Messrs A. and (.! Price, of tho Thames, to erect a let, stamper battery for tho Mini of JL'BB6'. Mi ll. 11. Adams was appointed to supervise the work on behalf of the directors. The directors of the company arc Men-rs it Parr, J. Gould, 11. 11. Adams, K. Fitz patriok, and J. It. Smith. Mr 11. X Wliitakcr waa uuauiiuounly appointed legal manager.

Mr Tairoa has a longing for political warfare. Having lost his sial in the I egb ■ lativc Council owing to his being disqun'i lied by reason of his having failed to resign his assessor-hip before accepting the scat, lie has now induced Mr Tainui, who was elected for tbo Southern Maori iv bis place, to resign, that be may regain his old place in llie House of Uepre-entalivcs. Mr Tairoa has taken cure lo n sign the osus«or. ship now in older to prevent accidents in the tillurc. — " I'ost."

Mr E. Bell, architect, has received tho following (outlets for nlteintiom nud addi tions to tho icsidenco of \V. Lindsay, l.sq., of Onehunga, in all nine romis ;— llorsb-y, L-;i75; Upioli and Keed, £317 ; Mathc.-on and Mooney, £398 ; X eyes, £418 ; Wilkin son, £3(i5; Coiisla'-10, £30 (i; Malcolm, £,-(77; Jones, £303; Uosser. £315; l.yrnls and Summcrcll, .l'-9S. The tender of Mr I'oßSer lias been accepted.

The sailing race ou Saturday resulted in it victory for llie Madge, the Observer being second, Witch third, and Hntlie May fourth. The titmice retired from the con test. Our report in Saturday evening., issue gave tbe positons at 3.-0 p.m., Ihe Observer then leading by about three minutes. She maintained her advantage until Hearing the North Shore buoy the second time, when the Madge assumed first place. She had a clear lead of two minutes, but the Observer subsequently gained cons;deral)ly, llie Madge eventually winning by 3S seconds.

A hrr.-C and cart belonging to Mr Williams, of Onehunga, met with a slight mishap this afternoon. While being driven over some loo*e stones, tit tbe t'>]> of litighton Koad, Parnell, the horse slipped and fell on bis side, c irry ing away bothshnt's, Neither hoiso nor driver sustained any serious injury.

The inquest upon the remains of James Kales, the little boy killed by a horse on Friday 10th, wns held nt 2 o'clock in the Council Chambers, Wlmngnr.i, before a jury of twelve, Mr McKean, foreman. A verdict of accidental death from fractutc of the skull was returned.

The Lydia llowarde Troup mado their final appearance at the Theatre on sattltday evening in Dibdcn's operetta, " The Water man," in which Miss lydia llowarde sus tained the n'lle of Tom Tug with much gaiety ; and Mr (.. Leopold ns Mrs (Ico. Huudle, with ci|ti;tl succor. '1 he second part coutisted of the pantomime burlesque, "Tom, loin, the Piper's .Son," Mi-s Ljrilin ns " Mary, Mary," which was productive of much laughter. Mr Grattnn Kiggs makes his first appearance this evening in the " Irish Detective."

A young niiin named Shepherd was brought up this morning to answer to several charges of robbery as appear in our police report in another column. The young man was a member ot tho Auckland Rowing Club, aud while his friends were enjoying a boat excursion on the water, Master Shepherd watched tbe boat-house, made a thorough search of pockets, and decamped with their watches, jewellery, money, audi keys. Tbe prisoner, is a tall, spare young man, with hair al most white, and a piously disposed countenance, He had, it seems, been a jovial member cf the club. The facts reached the ca's of Detective Jell'crv, who popped in at the billiard room at the Occidental, and saw Shepherd there He addressed him on the subject of the robbery, but he denied all knowledge thereof. At the Police St ..tion the process of searching was commenced, when prisoner exclaimed, "You! need not'fscarch mc ;| 1 Jstole tlie tilings." Much credit is due to Detective Jeirory who had the prisoner in custody within two hours of receiving the inform-

Mr. E. 15. Dicksoiifrcportsoii the weather during the week ending 12th February :— "Dry and very warm; wind, liii-li; ruin, practically none; high barometer; and much light cloud. Menu height of baro meter, 30100; lowest about 8.0 p.m. on Saturday evening (oth), 29794; rising steadily to Friday morning (11 th), 30-309; since then falling rather last; February, average (for 17 years), 20-019. Menu temperature, 70.3 : being from 2| to 2.\deg. above the 17 years' average for the month ; a trillc below tlie point reached for the same week last year. Highest on 'Ihttrsday (10th), 81-2 in .hade, and 147 0 radiation ; hottest sun on Wednesday (9th), 00-9; lowest on night of Sunday (litb), 57 2 in shade, and 49\3 on grass. Wind lirst S. \V. two days; then N.E. to N. five days; moderately frcsli on the sth ; then fulling light to moderate for the remainder of llie week."

It was "the Tuesday following the Wel lington Races," and the public hud been informed, through the medium of a circular neatly printed ou pretty pink "rep "note paper, that tickets iv NOUTII'S Monster £4000 Sweep {No 7) on the Wellington Cup were then to bo presented at tbe Pier Hotel for payment. Thero was no rush to the Pier Hotel, because everybody knew that North wouldn't be there, and— worse still — that tbe money wouldn't be there cither. A fow disconsolate individuals sauntered idly by the building which they once hud hoped would prove a perfect Pactolus to them, and gazed on it with an air of gentle melancholy. Then tbey turned away with sotto voce remarks not at all of a gentle nature—remarks, indeed, of so very warm v character that they mado even tbe cool night air seem sultry. The beneficent North, who dealt out thousands of pounds (less the trilling "usual commissi-, n of ten per cent for expenses") with so liberal a hand tnrough tbo medium of "sweeps" was "gone from (heir gazo like a beautiful dream," aud—alas! aud wcll-a-day !—he had taken all the money with him ! Perhaps it was not until th . actual date arrived when the "sweep" money should have been definitely paid over that all the victims of the astute North fully realised and ad mitted to themselves the extent and hope lessness of their pecuuiary bereavement. Up to last night there were not wanting some credulous souls who believed that the facetious barber, whose penchant for practi cal jokes was notorious, had merely been hiding to "give them a fright," and that lie would " turn up all right" when pay-day arrived,—(Post,) ,

To the Editor : Sir,—l observe in your issue of Friday last a fatal case of typhoid fever, where you as .crt that every available remedy had been tried. May I beg to ask if tlte king of all remedies had been applied, "the wet sheet pack?'-K. D. SYKES, Turkish Bath Manager.

Mr Geo. A, Brown addressed a crowded utulii'tice last night in the Temperance Hal', Albert-street, on "The Political Signs ol the Times, aud their bearing upon the Fnd of this Dispensation." Mr Brown's r-fer once to the ic_tlo«Miec.s of nations and lb ■ movement for the restoration ot the Jews to I'a'catine were among the indications of tin end of the Gentile dispensation, and the anticipated end. The hcturor simply aid clearly expounded his views without bcin . dogmatic in bis opinions.

The evening scrvico tit the Theatre Koyal last evening wns largely attended The piineipal discourse was by the Rev. A. W. Wolih on tlie question of the Fhillipiitn gaolor, " WliaOnust 1 do lo be saved?" which was listened to with be coming attention. The Rev, Wm. Moriey of Pitt-steet, offered prayer, nnd the choir, under Mr Tndehopc, sang suitable hymns. the chairman aimnnnceil that the previous Smiility evening collection amounted to £1 18. lOd ; n slight increase but not equal to the nccestnry expense.

Mr Win. Pitlnun, advance agent for the Aii.(i._limiCricketeis, tm-ived (Ins morn'i'g by the s.s. Rotoiiiiiliiiua, to nitiko jlic uccfH nry nrrniisiriiicn'K for Hie forthcoming cricket match. Mr Monk nml MrTohiu, two of the team, were also passengers by thofiinic licit. Wo learn that the mutch will com mence on the Doiiiiin Cricket Ground on Tuesday next, the 22nd inst., und lru»t that our local cricl/elor.. will rcquit them in it manner creditable to the province. 'I he admission to tho ground will bo Is

Mrsilames Sciinincko und Gwyniic, of Hamilton, linva awarded tho sewing prizes in the Hamilton school as follow" :—l*l class, nil comers, Siistn Mitiriy ; 2nd class, for pupils over 12, Fanny Mel'licnon ; llnl class, fur pupil, over 10, Minnie llrudlcy ; •llli class, for pupil* over 8, Jessie Wright ; fill) elms, for pupil, under 8, Knto Siiluioii.

His Grace Aiclthißhoji Steins, according to previous iiiiiioiiticciiicnl, inaiigutiitcd lust evening, lieforo n liu'ko congregation, Hie coiifinlcruity of the "Bonn Mors" (a happy dentil) -in St. Patrick.. Cathedral. The church wns draped in iniiurning. '1 lie Archbishop explained the rules, privilege., &c , (if tlio confraternity, nml proaehed a sermon nn I'catli— dividing his discourse into three parts—lst, certiuuty ; 2nd, it h bitterness; and .'lid. that death was llie pusmgo to eternity. 'i'lie service com manded undivided attention, and tho choir, iiuih r llie direction of Miss Kliiuiaghiiu, rendered nicely llie chants. "De FroftiudiV' ami Iho " Puree Domiiic." The Uenedic tion of (in; Hle.--.sed Sacrament coiieliiikil the service, when about 270 of the emigre-

gtitinu were enrolled as member., ot the uonfintcrniiy. The Archbishop was at tended l>y the Very Key. Father Fynes, V.<!„ Father Walter McDonald, and Fathei O'Dwycr.

The removal of the old British lloti 1 lias expo - c .1 In v i.-w one of those " _ln nnied up " pieces of uneient urchitecturo, which are bill too common, though nut often brought to light. The bn'Miiii.' adjoining the liri ttsh, ami rccupieil hy Mr 1 vi Is, barber, may luvc been remaiked a.s having a hnuilsome patapct, which ua long ns the hotel stood aloiisidc il seemed quite solid ui:d well-leeilicd llie icmovnl ol the adjoining building, however, .hows lh.it I lie wall of liil's shop has but a "-ln.in'' p.irapet about six feet high, {which was only sustained byj a slender iron bar fiom a centre benin, So bin;.; us the llritish Hotel bore I If! weight, all \ias well, but now lb ,t the inaiu support is teiiiiiv. il something will have In be ilnnc, in- ill- lir-'t blow will surely carry il into (Jnccn-street, endangering tlie life of passers by. The premise* ate owneil by llie lev. V. I ti-h, uf tile -Thames, mid Mr Ivils has a loa.e ot three years yet to iiin. Neither tcntlemeii feeling inclined I i lake immediate slops lo leeire the structure, it won] I be well were the iiutlinrilie. lo fee into the matter.

About forty ladies nml gentlemen were present ut the weekly inditing of the Satur day Aftcinoon Recreation Olubon Saturday last and n very agreeable programme ol amusements wa. curiod out. Iho .ccoiul archery match at -It), 50, and CO yards wa.. completed, and some practice at (ill, 70, nnd SO youls engaged in in view of the approach ing mitcbc. at the long distances. So far tbe highest aggregate seoie . are : -Ladies : Miss Mackay (leading by two points;, 1 ; Mi.s Prime,'Jl ; and Mis. Peace, .'!. (ien llemcn :Mr J. McLcnd (leading hj c point), 1 ; Messrs K. Cooper, A. V. Steele, and 11. Hn-le't, equal, '2; Mr C. Bowling, ;'. A shooting competition with nn air pistol varied the proceedings, while croquet, rounder., and similar panics were nisi taken put in. The third archery match will be commenced next Saturday, the ranges being 00, GO, and TO yard..

Mr Aiij-.010 I'otrc.ts conceit nt the Athena-uiu, Wellington,(says the Post) was iiiimemii-dy attended, and the audience was an exceedingly enthusiastic one. Tbo principal attraction wa«, of course, the solo playing of the conceit-giver, luth en the pianoforte and the harmonium, which elici ted vociferous applause. Mr Finest has not prcvioti'lv been heard in public ns n 'iiaimoniuniist" (if wc nay be permitted to coin a word in the absence of any help from tlie dictionary), nud he displayed powers in this respect little short of marvellous, few persons having any idea that a harmonium was capable of producing Mich rich und vniicd results. His pianoforte solos were magnificently piayed, although he has pcr hsp< In cii heard to greater advantage on previous occasion.

Matilda Jones, who had twenty-two sovereigns in her poses.ion supposed to have been stolen, was fortunately relieved from her perilous position at the Police Court this morning. Tho owner of tbe gold was a hushuian, who made his osctlpo rather than appear against Matilda, saying he did not care for the loss of tbe gold, but would rather die than scud hii "dear Tilly" to Mount Eden. Tilly was therefore released, and on leaving the Court, shouted all round to her Chancery Lane companions.

Eveiy Saturday, now that the summer weather has thoroughly set in, large num bers of Aucklanditts may be seen going to and fro over the water with the solo object of enjoying, after tho wear and tear of the week, the cool sea-breeze. Home ot them make several journeys nnd ultimately finish up their day's pleasure on Flagstaff Hill where, with a good field-glass, they .can tbo base decrees by which they did ascend, lice streams ot people wending their way up the rugged hilt ; there the busy wharf alive with pedestrians walking to and fio taking their constitutional; while on the other side of tbe hill, nt a somewhat remote distance, may he seen a band of archers enjoying the healthy and invigo rating pastime of archery. The target, with its many-coloured rings, and the still livelier colours ot the ladies' nnd gentle men's dresses—white, blue, black, etc.—all tend to impart lo the scene a cheerful and pleasing appearance. The practise of boys jumping oil' the wharf on lo the boats before they are alongside the pier is still continued, and a few days ago one of these loquacious larrikins narrowly escaped what might have been v watery grave—just managing to balance and keep himself from falling ovcr boaril. These dangerous freaks should be put a slop to.

A coroner's inquest was held on the 12th inst. before Thomas Jacks, n, Esq., at the bouse of Mr Woods, at Pukekohe, on tho body of Mary Ann -.teen, who died on the 10thinst. Mr George Eu.scll was appointed foreman of the jury. Tbe following is a summniy of the evidence, whicli resulted in a verdict of " Accidental Death :"—Mrs teen, the mother of deceased, went to get water for domestic me on 'lhuisdny, about 11 o'clock iv Iho morning. The deceased, a girl of four years and nine months old, was outside her latboi's house, putting on hr pinafore. 'I here was no lire cither in or about the place. Mrs Slccn told the chiidrcn to be good, and left them to pro cure the water. Shortly after, healing screams from the children, she turned, and saw the deceased tunning towards her, nnd her clutlio . smoking, fcho mailed towards her, tore oil' her clothes, and an reaching the liou.c wrapped Iter up in a flannel petticoat. Sho .aw that she was badly burned about Iho body and leg., and put _omc oil and flour on the burns. Dr. Dnlziel was sent lor, and was speedily in attendance, but the child died about midnight. The cause of death was the but ns aud shock. The boy subsequently found a box of matches in tbe paddock in which the child was, and on ex amination the matches were found to have beau taken away fioni the dresser, and the younger child said Nan was going to make a lire m the paddock.

Major Morrow informs the [members of No. ll ilompany, A.U.V., that tho next Govern ment inspection will be I old on Tuesday, 22nd inst,, at tho usual time and place, and iv full dress uniform.

The members of tho Havelock I.odgo ol Good Templars will give a complimentary concert to-morrow evening in tho Alcx anilra-streat tchoolrooui lo Miss Gillinghsm for her pa-t musical services to the lodgo as n pianist. A 'iirge and varied programme has been prop-red for the ocossion, including tlio names of vocalists and elocutionists of local leiiute, Miss (.-' oodaore presiding at the piano.

The annual social gathering of the congregation of St. Luke's Chnrch will bo held in the Mount Albert I'ublio Hall on tho evening of' tho 17th inst. Tea at 6.30 and concert at 8 p.m.

SCINTILLAIIONS.

"Re brief; fcr It is wtn words as with sun beams: tho more they are condensed, iho deoper thoy burn."—Southkv.

Mr J. Marshall's many friends are glad tn see him back again from Melbourne.

The Mormons aio busy iv tho Otaliuliu district. There was a large attendance at their service yesterday.

role's mammoth circus did a tremen dous business in Adelaide, and arrived in Melbourne in the beginning of February.

Quartz estimated by Dr Hector to yield '.]!__ o_.s. ot per ton has been discovered at Tc Arawatu iv Wellington district.

A Railing race ou Saturday afternoon between Hooker's Daisy and Jove's Travelling Tinker was won by the former.

Mr If. Bennett, of the Commercial Hotel, Wellington, will cater at the Riilc Associa tion meeting.

The charge of passing a valueless cheque preferred aguiug Mr Monro, blacksmith, ot Alexandra, has been dismissed

Hewi has been over his new house with the Attorney-General, and expresses much pleasure with it, but declines to take possession uuless he receives a Crown Grant.

It doesn't require a pair of hoises to drag out a miserable existence,

In Chicago women dress so much like men tbat thoy arc allowed to hang on the attap of street cars without recognition.

An editor who was told that his last article was ns clear as mud, said, " Well, that covers the ground, anyhow."

Time is full of new wrinkles. —" New Orleans Picayune" Don't fret, neighbour, eternity will smooth them all out.—" New Haven Register,"

" Mamma's got a now comb," Bald little Edith, "all covered wilh liddlededec." Kdith probably meant filigree, but she buildcd better than she knew.

Mr Robinson, tobacconist, bus on view in his window a handsomo "bnt, pie.ontcd by Mr C. Shailand, of London, as a prize for the highest average so-rer iv Auckland this cricket season.

Fifteen vessels were loading coul at Groy moutli yestciday, including two foi Melbourne.

One or two large lauded proprietors in the Piako have it ill contemplation todispo.o of a portiou of their estate- on the deferred payment system on very liberal terms A new device has been added to pod tables whicli causes the bulls to run Irom the pockets back to the head of the table under tho lim.

liul Gal, the grand filly that placed Lord l-'iilmouth at the bead of English winners last year, is mid lo have become a roarer, hot withstanding Huh she is looked upon os almost certain to capture .some of the great races of 1881. If she docs she will take rank with Piinco Charlie iv the list of wonderful roarers.

The Rev. D. W. luncimsii of Ponsonby, and llie Key. Mr Kvans of Waikato, have exchanged places for a fortnight, each taking chargo ot the othci's palish.

Lovers say so many silly things and are so ashamed of il iiftcrwurds that tbey get married ;in other words, enter into nn agreement never to tell on each other.

I'bo Kibikibi Church ba::iar was pnoilj attended the first day, but on the .cconcl £b'D were realised.

We (" W'uikato Times ") have been shown a very line sample of wheat grown on the farm ol Mr C. .). W. Rai ton, Lower Waipu. The sample, which yielded between 25 nnd 30 bushels to the acre, i-i plump aud well tilled, The soil is heavy, and had been laid down to grass for some year..

Mr Horace lieut bus taken a benefit iv Melbourne with Kelly and Leon's minstrel..

A new Company, styled the New Zea land Dramatic Company, opened at the People's Theatre, Melbourne, under the management uf Mr Hany Seinnur. Mr Stiuit O'Hiien, Mr J. P. U'Neil, and Mr J. T, Kcogh, are mcmbcisof it.

Arthur Sketchley (Mr-, llrnwn), who wn« a dead luilurc in New / aland, is vilifying the colony in the Bombay papers, lie speaks of the " dreary aspect of the country,'1 the "desolation ol tbe towns," and tho " rascality of its inhabitant'," and dissuades "capitalists from investing in a country which is hopelessly bankrupt. Poor Sketchley, thr iron must have entered deeply into his soul to make him lie like this. "

MR GRATTAN RIGGS.

Tin; Theatre Koyal will be opened this

evening for a dramatic season, by Mr Grult-ii Kiggs, mrl i strong Cmipanyof well-known artiste*, "T_iolri»i< Detective" is the opening piece, and it i ■ id to be a most entertaining ns well »s .uisalionul drama. The great feature, however, con sists iv the fuel that Mr Kigg. will perform the arduoiH task if impersonating seven different cliuructcr.., viz., a tictcctive, an Ulster iri-hiii-ii of the Tim Flaherty type, a German, an aged nigger, a voluble Irishwoman, an I'aliau padrone, and a Celestial pic- vendor, This "fact" ihuuld prove n great draw, inasmuch as character cbaii'.'cs of this kind hive always njipoartd to bu jioiiuhir in Auckland.

MINING NEWS

MOANATAIRI G.M.Co.—The mine mana ger., report isas follows :—" font Russell : Driving oast nt creek level has Iron sus pended, nntl a cross-cut Marled north to prospect the ground in this direction, ns 1 believe payable lenders may bo met with. Nonpareil: In order to save lime and ex pome, about 50ft. of a new drive is hciug put iv, This will make a more permanent level, nnd also save cleaning out and repair ing 150 ft. of tlio old drive which has fallen in. 150 ft. Level—South cro«s-cut: Driring east on No. 1 leader is still being continued, and the leader looks promising for gold. The SOft. level cross-cut is also being pushed lonvard. Thwc is nothing fresh to repott fiom the stopes.—Robert Comkh."

Bismarck Mink.—The Mine Manager reports :—" Gentlemen,—The vein rcfetred to in my note to the Secretary on Thursday as having been Etiuck iv tlie tunnel, bus, since tbat time, been driven on a further distance of seven feet, and has improved a little both in t-ize and appearance. It is now iv places about six inches thick, and the quartz has become a little more solid, resembling very much sonic of the stone in which gold wa* found overhead in the levels above. Nothing has yet been seen in the stud broken down, and it is probable that Ihc tight country in whicli tho lode is at present bound up will have to giro place to easier ground bcfoic gold is dis covered. This change may be expected Bboitly, as we aro now almost ruder the workings in the intermediate level, where the driving was comparatively good. Ido not think that the slightest doubt need now be entertained regarding the identity of the lode, and as soon as a fair dig can be had, I will make preparations to commence rising, in order to connect with the level above. The distance driven since work was re sumed with the rock drill on Thuraday, last week, isabout2ofeot.— J. A.Doo-SON, Mine Manager."

New Golden Pah.—The mine manager reports :—I am engaged sinking a winze from the SOft. level west to connect wilh the-lisc mentioned in my last report, and continuing iho stope to piovc the value of the same. 1 have sunk lCft. in this winze during the week, and estimate another wook will connect wiih Hie workings below. '1 he leader is small, but charged with niiucrul Indications favourable for gold. In the slope the leader is about 9 inches thick, and stone looking well for gold. I have scnue good picked stone on hand, and the general quartz is being saved for a tiial crushing. I have called for teuders for tributes, so tbat the mino can bo well pros pected in every part.—W. G. Martin, Mine Manager.

ATTACK ON AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

(FROM OUR OWN COnRESrONDKNT )

CHB.ISTCH.UBCH, Saturday. In answer to sonic very uncalled-for remarks by the Dunedin, 'Herald" ou tbe Canter bury crickcteis, the "Times" this morning publishes a stinging rejoinder. Says the " Times " :—" The truth is that this cricket ing tour has let loose a low class of beiug —money-making Cockneys of the flippant order, or bawbee-loving (Scotchmen of the baser sort—who givo themselves airs throughout New Zealand, hectoring, swag gering, and using coarse language, behaving •like blatant, ill-mannered, oil'ensivo boors, oll'criiu' rudeness to the people of every town which they enter; conducting them selves, iv short, in every way like the backcis of the rowing mail Trickett, whose behaviour in London has rendered the name of Australian, perfectly hideous to nil re . peclable Ss nglishmen." This i> understood to refer to the behaviour of a Dunedin man connected with flic Australian team on tlio Christchurch cricket ground, wheic he made himself conspicuously nllensivo by his lan guage and demeanour. I may say with rcgaid to the bad taste shown by llie 1-unediu cricketers and a section of their Press iv this matter, that the Australians themselves remarked and commented upon it as evincing a great want of patriotism, ,

THE TE AROHA MURDER.

Inquest on the Body.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN COKKKSrONDENr.)

GKAIIAMSTOWN, this day. THE inquest on the native murdered at Paeroa closed with an open verdict. After the constables and the doctor bad been examined the following evidence wi adduced:—

John. Bcigin, a young man, a miner by occupation, deposed that he know the deceased by sight. He saw deceased and and prisoner together on Thursday night. He saw them together thrco times. The last time deceased was on horseback and the accused.was walking by his side. About 11 o'clock he heatd a row. He was in bed in his tent, whicli was pitched near the liver iv a line with the place where the murder was c.inmittcd. He beard a sound asjif a women was cry ing.and in consequence lie got up and wcut outside, when he heard another cry—a yell, in fact—much longer than the first. He then knew that a native was in trouble, because the yell was such as the Maoris used. It was a cry of terror. He heard two or three words of.English spoken. He only knew the prisoner slightly. He had never spoken to the deceased. He could not recognise tho voice of the European. He had been in bed about half an-hour when he heard the yells, It uocld not have been much past 11 o'clock.

James Cook deposed that he was a miner residing 'at Te Aroha. Ho knew the de ceased by sight. He was acquainted with the prisoner owing to his having worked in tbe Sunbeam claim, in which witness held a share, lie last saw prisoner ou Thursday night at 9.30 o'clock. He was about half drunk. Witness was speaking to him. He did not notice any bruises on his face. Tho next time he saw him was on Friday morning, when ho came iut-.i witness's tent und asked what time the shift was going on. Moore, one ot tho shareholders, told him at 8 o'clock. Witness then ob served that ho had scars on his face and a black eye, but did not ask him how he received thorn, believing that he hud been lighting on Thursday night. He wore a shirt similar to the one produced. Witncs . was positive on that point. Accused knocked oil'work at:..,'.(. on Thursday.

By jurors : Ho did not sec deceased on Thursday night. Bono Werahiko deposed that he only knew the deceased oy sight. He saw accused on the Pacroa Koad übout eleven o'clock, llewas jti-t outside O'Ualloran's. Prisoner said then that he was working for a native who had taken a horse belonging to Smallman, and that the man in question hai gone on, but if he would not give up the animal he (accused) would strike him. Witness told him to lie careful and then went away. Precrolly was, he believed, sober nt that time. There |were no tears on his face nn thi! Tliur. day night.

This closed tbo evidence, and the coroner summoned up, laying special stress on the medical testimony. There could bo no doubt that the man had not committed suicide, aud tho questions they had to comidcr were whether ho had been mur dered, and if so, by whom? Mr Kenrick pointed out to tho jury that they must base their verdict strictly on the evidence, and not take into consideration anything tbey might have heard outride. '1 he Humming up was in favour of the prisoner.

Murder by Some. Ferson Un known.

The room was then eleated, and .titer half-aii-hour's deliberation the jury re turned the following verdict: "That on the nielli of the 10th inst. or the moiningof the 11th the deceased llimiona llacra was at Te Atoha foully muidircd by seme perton or persous unknown.

GaMBUIDGB, this day

News from To Aroha states that the in quest closed on Saturday with a verdict of wilful murder against tonic person or per suns unknown.

'i he Ku-Hitin ia still in custody, lie is a dark mm about 25 years old, and was for merly a biiiior. It is believed he deserted from bin ship at Auckland, lie bin a blaCk eye, and shews other bruises for which he is tumble lo account. It v asccitained that he went home at midnight,'and immediately commenced washing tlie clothes worn the previous night. Tlio Maori and he when last seen together weie leading the horse belonging to SmalllirM, who bad been locked up for drunkenness The Maoii was was rue r.f the Blroiigcst men on the Goldliicld, and evidently struggled bard. A large slonc stained 'with blood was found noar, the medical evidence was to the ofl'eet that the murdered man must have heen stunned. His head was nearly .severed from his body. The Mauris think more than one person committed tbe murder. The knife in the possession of the Russian shews stains of blood.

RIFLES V. CARBINES.

The match between the Engineer and Artillery Volunteer Companies, tired at tbe Mount Eden Range on 'Saturday afternoon, a partial report of which appeared on Satur day, resulted in an easy victory for tbe Engineers. The Engineers used rifles, while their opponents iired with carbines, the rilles proving tho most trustworthy, especially at tho longer range". At the end of the list range the Engineers led by 11 points ; at the cud of tbo secoud range tliey added 10 points, giving them 21 ; and at the 500 yards range tbey increased the lead by 33 points, thus winning tho match by 54 points. When the result of the con test was made known, Lieutenant Ferric called for three chief i for tbe victors, which were lustily given. Wc append a complete list of I he f cures : —

AUSTRALIA N CRICKETERS V. WANGANUI.

[11V TKM-tli; A I'll, I'RKSS ASSOCIATION.]

WANGANUI, Saturday. Tim Australians Innings closed for S3, making a grnnd total of 132, and leaving the local twenty-two 84 to tic, or S5 to win, which llicy soon put together, and the match was won by Wanganui by one run and ten wickets.

The follow ing arc the full scores of the second innings of both teams :— AUSTFALIANS.—SECOND INNINGS. Spotlorth 8 Palmer, run out 12 Boyle 0 Mcl'onncll 2 Murdoch 35 Slight 5 Jurvis ... ... ~ ... 5 Groube 7 Alexander 0 White (uot out) 3 Extras 5 Total S3 WANGANUI.—SECOND INNING.-. Lacy 0 Sherwcll 0 Read ... 9 Hccnnn 0 Harrington 0 Pulton 4 Barton 44 Cross . 0 Uorcsford 0 F. Boyley 9 Miller 11 G, Halcv 0 Riddiford 7 Extras s Total SG And ten Wanganui wickets to fall. The victory of the local players was very warmly received. The Australians blame the ground.

The anniversary tea meeting in'Jconncc tion with tho Otahuhu Baptist Chapel will bo hold in tho publio hall to-morrow evening, whon tho following gentlemen aro expected to ad dress tho meeting :—Tho Kovs. J. Macky. M.A., A. W. Wobb, and Messrs Urivor, Bramo. Siialdors, and others. Selections of uiusio will bo rciidored during tho ovening.

CABLEGRAMS.

IBKUTKa'S TELJCUBAMS,

EUROPEAN.

PLOT TO BLOW UP WINDSOR CASTLE.

LONDON, February 12. The I.l'lico have received information whicn leans to the belief that a Fenian plot is afloat to blow up Windsor Castle and the return of her Majesty to Windsor is consequently delayed. REINFORCEMENTS FOR NATAL. LONDON, February 12.

In Hie House of Commons to-day, Mr Child..™, in replying to a question said that the Government had recently made an Offer to Sir George P. Colley of further strong reinforcements for service against the Boers, aud the offer had been accepted. Fresh bodies of troops would accordingly be despatched to Natal without delay. BARONESS BURDETT-COUTTS MAR-

LONDON, February 12.

The marriage of Baroness Burdett-Coutts with Mr Ashmead Bartlett took place to day. THE EXPOLSION OF THE HOME RULERS.

LONDON, February 2.

Mr Gladstone lias gi/cn notice to the House of Commons for the introduction of a system of cloture in a modilied form. Ihe Conservatives are entirely in harmony with tbo Government in the endeavours to put a stop to the continued obstruction by the Home Rulers. "Iho Fenian member for Funis having obstructed the proceedings ol the House, was expelled, and the 27 re maining Home Rulers refusing to quit their seals were, en a division, thereupon named by the Speaker aud likewise ex pelled. Mr Diliou was expelled for interruption to Mr Gladstone, and Mr Parnell nnd Mr Finigan were expelled individually for persisting in proposing "That Mr Gladstone be not heard.' Twenty-eight Home Rule members were then expelled iv a block for refusing to leave their seats andfgo iuto the lobby , during a division, and live others were ex pelled individually for iuterrtiptinu Mr Gladstone. These members did not follow the example of Mr Parnell aud Mr Dillon by offering forcible resistance, but with drew from the Chamber upou being touched by the Scrgcant-at-Arms. RELIEF EXPEDITIUN IN TRANS VAAL. CAPE TOWN, February 12. The latest intelligence from Natal an nounces that a detachment of the recently at rived reinforcements are rapidly proceed ing from Durban lo the Transvaal. The advance guard has already sighted bodies of Boers to the southward of Newcastle, in Natal, and skirmishes have takcu place. The enemy .is expected to olfcr a strong opposition to the advance of the British (roups. I/iNDON MARKET REPORT. LONDON, Febrnary 11. New 'At aland Loan and Mercantile Agency Company report as follows ; — WoOl.v.—Greasy market unchanged up to date ; 1(10,000 bales have arrived.

FIRE AT MESSRS CARR AND SONS.

Ox Saturday evening at nine o'clock the lire-bells rang out an alarm of lire, and a glare of light shewed that the fire was iv the vicinity of St, Patrick's Cathedral, aud which was discovered to be the two-storied building belonging to Messrs Carr and Sons, boat-builders, Gf Custom-house-street West. Superintendent Hughes and his brigade weic immediately on the .spot; also, the Salvage Corps, under command of Captain Buller, as well as a company ot police. Every ell'ort was made to save the premises on fire, but without eilcct. Mr Carr's resi dence, however, though in imminent dan ger of being desttoyed, was saved with slight injury, it is scarcely possible to account lor the outbreak, as no lire was used ou the premises after four o'clock on Saturday, and all tires carefully put out. Mr Ccorge Carr, one ot the firm, and who resides on the adjoining allotment, first discovered the lire by hearing a roaring noise aud seeing the flames issuing forth, but the liic bad unfortunately got too great a bold on the building. Mr Cleaver, who with Mr Bennett, built tbe torges, states that the premises were securely fastened and the key placed on a shelf inside, through a broken pane of glass. "\Ye regret to hear that the Messrs Cutr, who are young beginners, are uninsured, and tbey estimate their loss at £200. Messrs Cleaver and Burnett are also considerable losers by the liv;, ns their tools nud ftock-iu-trade were not coveted by a policy of insurance.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT A PICNIC.

CUILI-KEN KIM-ED IN THE MIDST

OF THElit PLAY,

Tin: following particulars of the accident to cliildron at a picnic iv Taranaki are given in the local journal:—Thomas Humphries deposed that he attended tho Wesleyan Sunday School picnic on Wednesday. At about four o'clock he was sitting near the tree giving out tickets for tea to about 70 children, who were in front of him. He was sitting iv the fame place be did last year, close by tbo tea-tables. Witness heard a cracking or breaking of the limb of a tree behind him, and the children in front cried out and ran away. Immediately afterwards he found the trunk of a largo branch of a tree about two feet thtough lying on the ground close to bis left; the end of it being about one foot fiotn him. The body of Harold Jackson was lying on the upper side of the trunk of the tree, with his vit.iis on tho glass. On the lower side thera was a little girl with her leg under the tree. Imme diately afterwards a number of people came to the spot. The body of the little boy was removed nt once, he being alive, but uncon scious. About thirty people then lifted the tree and moved the little girl from under it. Twelve mouths ago the tree was in the position it was on the 9th inst., and wi>.s a sourco of amusement to the children at the last Wesleyan Sunday-.chool Anni versary. Other picnics have been held there, and tlie children have amused them selves by climbing iuto the branches of the tree. At half-past one Mr Colli., jun., nnd witness noticed the tree full of boys— about ihiity being in its branches. They went at about two o'clock to mako sure if it was safe, but with all the boys on it they could not shake it. The unaccountable part of it is tbat at tbo time of the accident there were not a dozen children on the tree. The tree is a large branch of a lawn, which had becu broken oil', and in falling the branches stuck iuto the ground, and the butt projected into the air about seven feet, apparently very- firmly fixed by the long f.irks in the ground. The deceased at the time of the accident was being led by his sister, and she escaped unliuit.

Henry Thomas Yates deposed that at about 4 o'clock on Wednesday he was fixing , a tea-table about fifteen to twenty feet from the tree. He heard a noise, and on looking up saw a large lioib of a tree coming down ou it cross-legged. Tbe lice gave a kind cf roll, and thcu came over towards witness, and iv doing so caught two little children who were waiting tor their tea ticket". Witness at once went to the spot, aud on looking over the log saw llie de ceased lying ab.uit two feet from the log, clear of the tree. Malcolm ( low and Jessie Woolcock were belli lying under the end of the ttce. Neither of the children who were in the tree were hurt. The children riding on llie tree caused it to tilt over by their sitting on the extreme end of the butt. The branch had been broken from the tree about fourteen months. The branch is about twenty-live feet long, and tsvo feet through at tlie butt.

The jury returned a verdict "That the deceased met with his dcttlh by the accidental rolling of the branch of a tree, and that no blame is attached to any of those in charce of the picnic."

CRICKET MATCHES.

Onehunga 2nd v. Civil Service 2nd.— This match was played ou the Domain ground on Saturday, and resulted in favor of Onehunga by 10 wickets and 3 runs. Tbe scores are, Civil Soivicc :—Matflitt, 0 3 ; Martin, 6 0 ; Coptland, 0-0 ; Molloy, 12-0; Clayton, 2-2; Lumpkiu, 00; Gar dener, 1-10; Cole, 0 0; Brown, 0-7; Bis sett (uot out Ist), 0-2; Kilgcur, (net out 2nd), 0-0 : total, 4G. Onehunga :—Bnrr (not tut 2nd), 13-C ; Beavers, 0 ; Pore, 1 • Mahoney (not out 2nd), 0-7 ; Mooney,' 0 ; Leahy, 1 ; Stokes, 4 ; Jeffrey (uot out Ist), Stych, 0 ; Cullcti, 0 ; Jackson, 0 ; extras 7 ; total, 49 '

Mr J. 0. Williamson, who is producing the " Pirates of Pinzance," first in Sydney" received by the steamer John Elder llie books, music, printing and dresses tor tbe piece. Ho has the sole light for Austra lasia,

BOARD OF REVIEWERS.

Messes. B. Tones, B, Proude and J. p. Moat sat to-day in open Court to give jndg'. ment re the valuation of the Auckland Permanent Land and Investment Society. The President, Mr B. Tonks, eaid that in this instance the Board decided that the society was a company within tho meaninc of the Act, ai d was, therefore, liable to taxation. With r st cot to the objection set forth by the learned counsel at the hearing of tho case, that parties had in stating the value of their propeity, had set down shares held in tlio company. Board held that if such was the case the parties had no business to do so. T| le Board held that the society, bcin™ a "company under the meaning of the Act, was liable to be taxcil according to the valuation as set down at its last printed statement, namely, £62 8/5 8s 2d less COOO exemption.

The Court then adjourned,

FOLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R,M.) THE OEACES.

Mary McManus, Janet Race, and Anne Swiit pleaded guilty to drunkenness, and submitted to the penalty.

Joseph McManus was fined 5s and casts,

AN UNFORTUNATE,

Mary Lewis was charged under the Vagrant Act with being drunk and dig. orderly, and having no visible lawful means of support. Prisoner ileuied'tbc charge.

Detective Jeffcry deposed that the pti. 80ucr resided in Chancery Lane, that she was continually annoying persons, and associating with bad characters.

Sergeant Clarke gave similar evidence He had frequently received complaints about prisoner's conduct. Constable McClellan corroborated, and stated that prisoner's parents had done all they could to restrain her from her evil ways, but without effect.

Prisoner said it His Worship would let her oil'she would go to service.

His Worship taid prisoner had received much leniency, and he, only on Saturday had been a witness to her improper conduct' the best thing for her would be to send her to Mine place of safety.

Six months' imprisonment with hard

labour

YOUNG TIIIEViS.

Edward, Theodore, and Michael Murphy, and Alfred Noyed, were brought up on a chaige of stealing grapes, value 9s, from the vinery cf Mr James Mason, of Parnell Nursery.

Oue cf the Murphys confessed to stealing half of them, another to half, and the others to helping to eat them.

Mr Pardy stated the case, and called evidence.

Wultcr Knight, gardener, deposed that he was walking through the nutsery yester. day, and saw Edward Murphy with his head through a hroken square ; he watched him, and on withdrawing his head, he took him, aud found that his hat was full of grapes ; the otheis then bobbed out and ran away. He took two boys to Mr

Mason.

James Mason, nurseryman, deposed that some boys had broken the vinery windows on the previous Sunday, which enabled the piisoneis to get into the vinery and steal the grapes.

Sergeant Jackson, on receiving infor mation, arrested the four boys, and took some of the grapes frora Noyed.

'1 he boys here commenced to cry

Sergeant Jackson said the elder Murphy had several times been caught robbing orchards.

His Worship commented upon the nature of the crime. The boys had actually gone out of their way, and got into the vinery for the purpose of stealing the grapes. He should give such a punishment as he hoped would be of service to them. Edward Murphy, th. older boy, must receive one month's imprisonment j and Michael Murphy must pay 9s aud 2s costs, or receive 14 days'. The 2 Icsier boys, owing lo their tender years, would be discharged.

IULI.Y'S M-OW

William Burteushar. was brought up on a charge of striking Mary Ann Long, on tho left eye, and causing it to tura black, on the 13th instant.

Mr Pardy said tbat the woman, Long, was in a slate of utter diuukeuncss and incapable of giving evidence.

Piisoner was remanded until to-morrow

FALSE PHETENCES,

Henry Jones wa.. charged with obtaining the sum of £1 19. Id, by means of a false cheque, arid thereby defrauding Thomas Bishop of the said sum, on the 2Qih January.

Mr James Russell appeared for prisoner and pleaded not guilty.

Mr Pardy said as there were several similar charges hangiug over prisoner be must a«k for a remand.

Remanded until the 17th instant

Frederick Stephensou was charged with obtaining £5 by a false pretence, by means of a: cheque, with intent to defraud cue Thomas Cain.

Mr Lai.bley appeared for defendant, aud asked for a remand until to-morrow, which was granted.

THE TEOUSEES AND PAIL,

William Turner pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of trousers, value ss, the property of James Conway, on the Gib instant, nnd not gnilty to stealing a pail, value ss, the pro perty of Mr Greene, on tho samejdatc.

William | Greene, Custom-Rouse street West, deposed that he missed a pail some time ago from his back premises, and iden tified the pail produced aa his propeity ; did not know the prisoner.

Wm. Ryan, landlord of the Rob Koy Hotel, Freeman's Bay, gave evidence as to seeing prisoner near the Caledonian Hotel, with the rope and bucket in his hand ; ho pointed him out specially to Mr O'Brien, as the man who had robbed his cellar.

Wm. O'Brien asked the man where ho got the r.ipe and bucket ; he dropped them and ran away ; he followed him, took him to the station, nod left him in the care of Constable Jones.

Constable Jones arrested the prisoner and charged him with stealing the things, aud when he asked prisoner where he got (he things, prisoner replied, " find out; " he made enquiries and found the owners.

Prisoner made a rambling statement about his innocence aud poverty, but being well-known to the police was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard

labour

A Member of the Auckland Row ing Club charged with Robbery.

Francis Ilallcck Shepherd was brought up on several charges of robbery on tratur day nftcriioon, at the boat-shed belonging to the Auckland 11 owing Club, ns fol lows :—(1) gold watch, chain, keys, &c., value. £12 10s, tbe property of Thomas Henderson, Jun. ; (2) silver watch, chain, 15s, and oilier aiticl.?, value, £12, the pio perty of Mr A. 11. N. Campbell; (3) silver watch, tortoise shell chain, gold locket, value, £12, the property of Wmßalck ; nnd (4) a gold watch, value £10, the property of Mr Geo. ¥, Longdill.

Thomas Henderson, juu., deposed that he was Commi-siaii Agent in Auckland. | Was a member of Auckland Bowing Club, which has a boat-house and drccsing-room at tho Breakwater, scparato from each other. On Saturday afternoon six mem bers went out on a rowing excursion. Be tore s' art ing they divested themselves of their ordinaiy clothing, hung them on pegs in the dressing room, and put on Iheir boatiug clothes. Mr Black locked the room. It was about three o'clock in the afternoon. They returned at five o'clock. 'I he dressing-room door was open. Could tec from the boat Mr Campbell reached the boat-house first. He followed. Die clothes were all right. He missed from his pocket a gold watch, gold chain, gold locket, medal, and keys, value about £12. (Property produced and identi fied.) Had to pti' cbaso other keys, cost 10s. Knew the prisoner, who is a member of the Club. Prisoner knew where the key was deposited. t:c was at liberty to go in as a member. It was customary to leave pro perty in the boat-house.

Prisoner said he had uo question lo ask of Mr Henderson.

Detective Jefl'ery deposed thas he received information of the robberies from several members of (lie Auckland Rowing Club, Had reason, fi om inquiries, to suspect the prisoner. Pound him on Saturday evening in the billiard room of the Occidental Hotel. Called him outside and spoke to him in the presence of Detective Brennan. Told him of the robberies of watches, &c., at tlie boat shed He said he knew nothing about it. H c was innocent of the charges. Was not ill the shed that afternoon. He replied : "1 mil informed that you were there this afternoon," when' prisoner said, " Only for a few minutes." Witness saiJ .' '] You must come to the police station." He began to search tlie prisoner, when ho scid, " Well, I've got the things," and produced a gold watch and chain, not Mijllendci>. ns; baton prccecding to search ho found tbe property belonging to Mr Henderson, also watches and preperty owned by other members of the Club. He charged liiir with stealing tbe articles. He ivp'i «1 " Yes ; j stole ihem, but did net intend to do so when I wcut down to the b' at-lmuso,"

The next case was tbat of stealing a gold watch, value £10, the property of Gcoigo P. Longdill.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14.



j-_.i_ic.-_a._ip. 200 100 jds yds Sap. Woolloy .. 18 15 Corp. Eady .. ..17 17 Sap. Shaw .. ..16 13 Sciyt. Sterling ..17 11 Capt. White.. ..II 17 S-ap Allen .. ..16 16 Lieut sh*w .. .. 1. 13 Sap. Mcl'roy.. .. 13 17 Sap. O'Connor .. 12 13 Sap. Ilarly .. ..13 8

500 yds Total, 18 — 51 15 - 19 17 — 16 15 — 16 11 - 15 13 — 15 1. - H 1) — 39 13 - 38 S — 29

Total .- ARTILLERY. 200 100 yds. yda Scrgt.Andcr.oa .. 18 1!) (Imi. Henil. non .. ),"> 17 Cun. Pay no .. .. 11 15 Unn. Hullo .. .. 16 11 Gun. L'linsdon .. 12 10 Bandsman Trays .,11 JI Gun. r earns.. ..11 6 Hun.Salmon . ..11 10 C.un. Fordor.. ..9 in Uun. W. Rose .. 11 7

.. 432 503 yds Total, 13 - 60 11 - 16 II - 43 13 - 13 16 - 12 15 - 10 13 - 33 5-29 7 — 21 5 — 26

Total

.. 378



OTRANGERS AND TIiAVELLEKS Visiting Auckland will find the LARGEST OUTFITTING 'STOCK IN THK COLONY To Seleot Irom at THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Thousands ot Cuatomors tostify to tho QUI'BRIOB ADALIIJ & CUTTING Of tho Garments mado by them. Tho Stock of SHIRT 3, TIBS, HATS, ond I HOSIERY, Is very large, and includes a CHOICE ASSORTMENT 0¥ NOV E L T.I E S FOX TUB HOLIDAYS. A special supply ot PORI'MANTiCAUX BAGE, RUO3, and all Travelling Requisites for Tourists. AUCKLAND BRANCH: Queen-streot (opposite Thoutre Royal), And at Albert Btroot, Thames. J. FITZSIMONS. MANAQKIt |



TW'OTICE 1 KOTIO-S 11 NOTIOE l ! R. L. Mkkk. the Working Man s Grocer, hav ing removed from City Market to mora commo dious premises known aa Lennox's Buildings, Grey-street, takes this opportunity of thanking nis Customers for the very liberal support they have favoured him with since commencing businees, and trusts, that hy a strict attention to business, together withcivility.dispatoh.andagood article, to merit ncontinuanceofthesame. It.L.M.woul call speciul attention to hia Stock of New Sea son's Teas, having a Splendid Family Mixture at 2s Gd per lb. He also calls attention to his Groceries, which in price and quality cannot be 3nrpassed. His provisions are in prime condi tion ; the Best Canterbury and Wairoa Cheese, Which only requires a trial to b9 appreciated, and at prices so low as to come within the reach of alb Ho has great pleasure in announcing to his patrons and tho general public that his rapidly Increasing trade has induced him to make arrangements for a constant supply of the Best Fresh Butter obtainablo in this province for their benefit, so that they may rely upon getting n really good articlo at a small cost, his motto being. Small profits and quick returns.— Note the Address: K. L. MKKIC, Lennox's Buildings, Grey-street, Auckland. — Families waited upon for orders, and goods delivered.



Special Advertisements. CIhOWDS assembled last Saturday Even- J ing to inspect the "Greatest Novtlly of the Ago," exhibited nt tho City Hall Aicadp, consisting of Patent Umbrellas with Movable Covers, so constructed that thoy can bo removed f'-om the frame or replaced In a fow seconds ; frames suporior to old style; tho covers novel and economical. First introduced to the Auck land public by GARLICK & CRANWELL. ANOTIire NOVELTY Is tho " Hartz Moun tain Hug," first seen on thia sido of tho world at Iho Sydney Exhibition. Tho under signed were bo struck with tho handsomo appcaranco. beautiful llnish. and durablo con Biructlon of these Rugs that thoy at once sent for a largo shipment, wh eh. aro now tlnding ready sale. Thoy are suitable f<*r lonrlsts, Carriago Rugs, Golddiggors, and Travellers by land and son, ns tho warmth and comfort imparled surpass all otlior woollen Rugs. Only obtainable at tho City Hall Arcado. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Proprietors. 04V-INCII GREY SHKETING (unusually O" heavy and wido): First.olnss quality; a largo quantity just opened; will bo cold at Is Ud to clear quickly. GARLICK & CRANWELL. CHILDREN STwo Button' Kid Gloves I allies' Kid-Stitched Hack (sound), la Cd per pail- Boys' Jersey Suits (with caps). 13- Od I Moi 'a Whito Shirts, a lino at 5s lid, worth 7s Gd Black Silk and Chsnillo Fringe, 2s lid (very good) GARLICK Se CRANWELL. BLACK CILK3 at Co operative Pri .os. Wo study to sell tho Cheapest Block Silks in Town, commencing at 2s 9i up to lis 64. Our Is (id quality commands a ready silo—splendid value. GARLICK & CRANWELL. END OF SKASON, Clearing out of Rem nants. A quantity of Remnants aro clenrod oil' ovory Friday and Saturday, at Choap Ratos, by GARLICK & CRANWELL. REMNANTS of Drosa Goods and Trimmings REMNANT-, of Prints and Satoons REMNANTS of Ribbons and Embroidery REMNANTS of Sheeting and . lannel RUMNANTS of Tweeds and Moloskin REMNANTS of DnniHsk and Cretonnes RK.MNANT DAYS, Friday and Saturday at the CITY HALL ARCADK. ARLICK & CRANWELL AT-kRAPERX- AND pLOTHING AT \ _ /CO-OPERATIVE CASH \y p RICE S, PURE /IASH <J YST F. M Ult X 1/ASII OYSTEM AT TIIE piTY TTALIi ARCADE, QuKt-N-STiti-Er, Auckland, GAIILICKI& CRANWELL.



JJEW T\ R E S S pOODS, WANTED KNOWN: QOOD jJSKFUL J)UKSS ]\JATKRIALS ARE REIN-. SOLD AT HALF PRICE. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN'S. Is Gd Materials fob 9d. Wo lnvo b night a largo JOB LOT cf tho above, and are giving our Cu.lomors tho benefit. FANCY DRESS MATERIAL Ix Great Variety. it2TAT A HEAVY HE D UCTIONTSS Off usual pricoi to Clear Out During Tubs St; box. A Fresh Lot ok GOOD CHEAP TWKEI) GOOD CHEAP IWSkD for Boys' Wear ta Just To lland."W o% Discount (Is in the &) allowed oir al CASH Purchasoa of 20a and Upward). T>USHBROOK & T3RIDGMAN, DRAPERS Se CLOTHIERS [Opposito tho Army and Navy Hotel], Upper Queen-street, Auckland



VTf I N X is ii LXALL. HAVE REMOVED FROM SHORTLAND-STKKKT TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART, AND WILL CONTINUE THKIR CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW AVEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK. THEY WILL BEMAIN IN FORT-STREET DURING THE RE-BUILDING OF TEEIR WARE HOUSE IN SHORTLAND-STREET. QUK ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY, 20TH INST.



THE GOODS WILL BE OFFERED AT riOST "OltlCE! FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY 1 In Order to Clear Heavy Stocks T pOBGRAVE & HO,, Importers op I DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, queen strekt. Auckland. N. B, — No Goods will be entered during the Sale. w" c w r\ O O D s tuew r. CODS I A. LINABURY & CO. Aro Now Showing tholr ; NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.



Wo hold tho Largest and Best Stock of CO3TU MES, MILLINERY FANCY GOODS, DRESS GOOD 3 FLOWERS, FEATHERS, &0., &C. Special Line of Plain Dress Silks, only 3s lid per yard; worth 5s 6d, 5,000 Straw Hats, all new shapes. A Large Stock of Id-dies' and Children's Under clothing. Dres3 and Mantle-making on the premises Costumes made in 21 hours'notice. A. LINABURY & O. -01 AND 206. OUF.KK-STI-SET -T.ELEGRAPH LINE UF COACHES. HAMILTON TO TE AROHA. W. K. Carter's COACHES will run Daily to the GoldUolds. Booking Ofllco: Gwynno's Hotel, Hamilton, W. K. CARTER.



Special Advertisements. IyTILNE & QHO YCE abe NOW SELLING, AT REDUCED RATES, THE BALANCK OV THEIR SUMMER MILLINERY, FICHUS, MANTLES, L&DIKS' AND CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, 15 OYS' S UIT S, &C. Special attontion Is drawn to th. very complclo Stock of CIIILDItICN'S AND LADIKB' UNDERCLOTHING, BABV-LINIO', HOSIERY, &o. MILNE & CHOYCE.



Udolpho Wolto'd Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps Is a beverage that tho most temperate and fastidious livlii'S can t.ko wilh Impunity, 111 tho moderate doses prescribed to their cases without any stou.achic ill-cltVcls. It is grate fully oxhilurunt, so gently adjuvant, so mild a stimulant, to pure, bo Inuoouous, that oven infanta might use it. In placo ot llieciriniimtivos that, to pacify and snolho thorn aro usually mixed with Borne narcotic, and aro apt to uuder mino their tender syu toiu t.