SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

»..--, ..-. ,mrr> I This Evoning, 3.53 II(,< ii \, ATICR ] To-morrow Morning, 4.23 fUN-KT.-Thls Evening, 7.17 J-UNRIPK.—To-Morrow Morning, 5.0 M JON'S AGK.-KuU Moon, loth, 11.13 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

Glonclg, s s., Farqnhar, from Tanranga Argyle, s.s., Crawford, from Whangarel

DEPARTURES.

TO-BAY. Glonelg, s.s.. Farqnhar, for Ru3?cll Rotorui, s.s , Tozor, for fcydnoy Argyle, s.s , Crawford, for Whnngarci

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Sydney-City of New York, Wedno=dny Lonflon-Wanganui, To-morrow; Dunloo, load-

in? Lovnka—Southern Cross. Wednesday 'J.'aurongo— Uleuolg, Thursday; w oltakl, Mon-

day Russell—lonn. Monday , Melbourne, via South—Rctomahana, Thursday Whangarel and Bussell-Waitakl, Wednesday New Plymonth and South—Wanako, Tuesday Whnngnroi—Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays Waitakl, Friday Norfolk Island and Noumea-Julia Pryce, sch. Napisr— Loch H'lcot, barqao Rotuaiah—Ryno, loading

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of N Te w York, P.M. s.s., from San Francisco,

Wodncsdiy Wolverine, H.M.S., from Sydney, shorty Margaret Galbraith, ship (J.lv.L.f.), from Lon-

don; Sailed October 20 , Oxford, ship. (M T.L S.) from London; loading Loch Urr, barquo (W.Q.L.K.I, from London; sailed Soptombor 27 A. O. do Friotaa, barquo (R.F.M.K.), from Lon don, sailed October 21th. Sydeoham, barquo (J.M.F.Q), from London

loading Peru, barque, from London: loading Loch Doe, barqiin, from Lmlon; loading Beatrico Havener, barquo (J.Q.C.L ), from NOW

York, sailed Sept. 3e Snperior, barqae, from Now York; sailod

October 23 Cabarfoidh, barquo (S.Q.M.J.). from Hongkong Himalaya, barqao (V.T.K.M), from London;

sailod November Flirt, brigantinn (W.L.G.P.), from Levuka Active, brg.ntino, from Samoa Orwell, brigantino, from tho Islands Myrile, brigantine, from Tonga Roderick Dnu, brigaotiue, from Dnncdin Clansman, brigantine, from Melbourne Defiance, brigantine. from Melbourno Ethel, brigantine, from Dunedin Rons, Bchooner, from South Torea, schooner, from Lyttelton (energy, schooner, from Noumea Dayspring, mission schooner (iV'.N.B.M.). from tho Islands Transit, schooner, from Cook's Island

IMPORTS.

Transhipped ex Ocean Ranger, from Now York :—ISO packages reaping machines. 25 bundles line wash boards, 50 hcbLm oak tub 3, -1 cases firewood-saws, 4 cases nniVjisal clothes wringeis, 1 case post-hole digger.--, 1 cases ham mer and axo handles, 1 case snglo boring machiues, 2 hhd lift pumps, 4 coses force pumps, 2 cases rams, 4 cases rake*, 10 ca-es finisning naile, 1 case wrenches, 21 cases Union scale, 8 cases platform-scales, 27 cases assorted _smeri__n goods. Ex L-uJy Jocelyn, frjm London :-.6 cases clover seed.—T. &-. Morrin. Xx Indy Jocelyn—2lbalesof paper.—ll.Brett, Evening Star.

EXPORTS.

Per Rotorua for Sydncy-88 bales fungus, 103 bales flax. CO bales tow. 6J sacks bran, 11 sack* sharps, 7 bundles zinc, 41 sacks and casks beohc d>) mer, aud sundries,

Outwards Coastwise.—Adah, for Whanga poua; Mercury, for Talma; Look Out, for Kaipara; \V_a_garei, for Whangarci. The schooner-rigged bargo bui t by Messrs Graydon and son for Messrs Morgan and Camp bell of Mohurangi, has been christened the Pnkapuka.

The P.M. s.s. City of New York from Honolulu and San Francisco had not been signalled np to th. time we went to press. She may be expected to-night or to-morrow.

The brigantine Look Out cleared at the diatoms to-day, for Kaipora, where she will load with timber for Sydney.

Air C. Bailey has received an order for an IS feet pleasure boat from Messrs Frasor and Boss, oflnvercargiil.

The topsail schooner Julia Pryce has been chartered by Captain Edwards, and is now on the berth for Noamea and Norfolk Island.

Tho s.s. Argylo, from Whangarel, brought 10 bales wool, IB cases fruit, 10 sacks gum, 2 tons sundries.

Tho schooner Mazeppa is undoigoing an over haul in the Dock.

The s.s. Glenelg, from Tanranga, brought 5 bales wool, 3 ions sundries, and the following passengers: — " Mrs Wil»on, Miss Stozele, Capraiu KIKs, Messrs King, Nathan, Beter, Gouk, Heckenberg, Wibley, Beaumont, Lam bert, Reilly, and three steerage.

?The Union Company's s.s. Eotorna left for Sydney this afternoon whh the following pas sengers ;—Mrs J. B. Russell and daughters, Mesdaraes Moft'-t, M^'oney, Kyrie, Miss Ryrie. Miss Stevens, Mrs W i son and family, Mr and Mrs I) Mills, Messrs Hlliott, Rassett, May, Brookhonsc, Howe, McCall, J. Sinclair, Kil gour, F. C. Bromfleld, J. H. Bates, J. Reifl, C. Chapman, Crother, Atkins, Revs. J. VVatkin, Calvert. Beaumont, W. Graham, and Norman.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ABRIVALS. Gbaner, schooner, Munn, from Groymouth DEPARTURE-, r.oworn, s.s., Amodoo, for Waitara Xlinetnoa, s c. Fairchild, for Wellington IMPORTS. Per Gleaner, from Greymouth—ls3 tons coal. The b.s. Rowena, which left jesterday after toon for Waitara, took the following passen gora:—Messrs Brown, Nolan, Bailey, Master Bai*ey, and four in tho steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, thi3 day.

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTOMAHANA,

The S.S. Rotomahana, 1,727 tons, Captain Underwood, with 39 saloon and 41 steerage -assengers and a c.rgo of merchandise. Bailed from Sydney at 7 p.m. on the 6th instant; ex perienced fresn easterly -winds and fine weather during the run across; passed the three Kings at 7 p.m. oa tho 10th Inst., and arrived at Russell at 7.30 a.m. to day—ths 11th inst. Passengers— j<'or Auckland: Mr J. Forsyth, Mr D. White, Mr Stodart, Miss Brown, Mr J. L. Logan. Mr Piotrowski. Mr D. R. Caldwell, Mr J. Waddell, Mrs K. Waite, Mr and Mrs Ireland. Rev, J. H. Long, Mrs R. Neilson, C. Steele, Miss Dixon, Mr and Mrs J. Sanerbier, Mr C. Metoalf, Mr H. Steele. Mr Stevenson, Mr J. Mulner, Mr and Mis F. J. Loyd, and Mr W. Loyd. For Gisborne: Mr Wylis. For Wellington: Mr and Mrs Gibson, Captain Gibbon, Mr and Miss Turnbull, Rev, Dennis Dulliar, Mr Buchanan, Mr J. Young. For Lyttelton :Mr Harding, Mr J. Craig, Mrs R. Thompson, Miss Thompson, Mrs C. A. Parsons and child, and _1 in the , Arrived: lona,Hfrom Auckland, at 7 a.m., Mariner and Faiiy. The RotomshaDa sails at 5 n.m, Passengers : Rev. A. Williams, and Mrs Wallace. Tauranga, this day. Arrived: Waitakl, from Auokland, at 8 a.m. _i__t__ton, yesterday. Silled: J. W. Parker, brigantine,for London, with 1315 bales wool. Port Chalil-RB, yesterday. Arrived: British Sceptre, shlo, from Lytte! ton. Sailed: Penguin,} for North. Passenger for Auckland—Colonel Nagent. Melbourne, Saturday. Sailed: Tararua, for tho Bluff.

THE WEATHER.

as observed at telegraph stations January 11, 1880.

C —Calm I F. Br.—Fresh. Breezo L.-Llght St.-Stormy Br.—Breeze I G.—Galo (2.) ANEROID BAROMETER. (3.) WEATHER ESTIMATED AS B —Blue Bky, be the at- O.—Overcast,the whole mosphero clear or sky covered with heavy thick clouds C — Clouds, passing P.—Passing showers clouds Q.-Squally D.— Drizzling rain H. — .Rain, continued F.'—Foggy ra,n G — Gloomy, dark S.—Snow weather T.-Thunder H -Hail U. - Ugly, threatening I_-Lightning appearance

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Tuesday.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. held a sale of oil paintings and pictures to-day. There was a goad attendance, and fair prioes were realised.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

January 11th, 1831.

Binkof NewZealand-£2l Is ; bnyers, £21 National Bank—Buyers, 655; sellers, 67s 6d Colonial Bank-Bnyera, 47s New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 725; sellers, 72s 6d South British Insurance— Bnyers, 535; sellers, 55s National-Sellers, 27a Union Insurance—lßs 6d ■ Colonial Insurance-Buyers, 9s 9d sellers, 103 Auckland Gas-£lolos Union Sash and Door-£o 12s 6d, and £o 17s6d; .Oilers, £515s . „ ._ New Zealand Loan and Mercantile—£s ss; M Bay of Islands Coal Company-Buyers, £8153 Auckland Timber Company-Buyers, 90s New Zealand Shipping-Buyers, 85s Moanatairi-33s 6d ; sellers. 31s Alburnla—3ss to 35s 6d; sellers, 36s Caledonian-Buyers, I3s; sellers, Hs Kuranui Hill-6* 6d; buyers, 6s; sellers, 7s North Devon-Seller3,lßs 6d Golden Crown—Buyers, 8s 9d Tokatea—Buyers, 3s: sellers, 3s 6d Queen of Beauty—6s 3d to 6s 6d Columbia—Buyers, 2s 6d; sellers, 3s Southern Cross—Buyers, 2s Gd JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman, *

Mail Notice.

Mails will Closb as Untibr :— This Day. For Wangarel Heads. Waipu, Wangarel, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, 12th instant. ForThamo»,per Rotomahana, at 10 am. For Wanganul, per Wallabi, at 10.5 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Levuka. Tongn, and Samoa, per Southorn Cross, at 4 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Whangarel. Rnssell. and Kawakawa, psr Waitakl, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at ,5.30 p.m. Thursday, 13th instant. For Glsborne, Napier, Southern ports, and Australian Colonies, per Rotomahana, at 9 a.m. For Waiwera, To Kapa, Cralgieburn. and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m,

For Australian Colonies. Batavla, Singapore, China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, per s.s. City of New York, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. Supplementary Mails for India, Continent of Kurope, and United Kingdom, via Brindisl, (for letters, etc, specially so prepaid and ad dressed), per s.B. City of New York, im mediately after her arrival frcm Honolulu. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Wanaka, immediately after arrival of s.s. City of New York. S. B. BIS?, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Birth.

GREEN.—At Te Kopura on January 11, the wife of Thomas Green of a daughter.

Death.

EYRl?.—On January 11, at his parents' resi dence, Chanel Square. John Frances, infant son of John and Elizabeth Eyre; aged 10 months and 3 days. Tho funeral will take place on Thursday, at 3 p.m. MCCARTHY-On the 10th January, 1881, at Papatoltol, Neil, son of Johr. and Jessie Mc- Carthy.

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1881.

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

The suddenness of Mr Bryce's resigna tion of the portfolio of Native Minister, which was accepted by the Cabinet last evening, will scarcely cause more surprise than the reason which is assigned for it. The peaceful survey and sale of Waimate Plains, the reduc tion in the Armed Constabulary force, the return of tho prisoners to their homes, and the non-aggressive attidude of Te Whiti, all pointed to tho conclu- I sion that the Government believed the West Coast difficulty had passed the stage when a raid on Parihaka | was among the possibilities of the situation. It was only the other day that the Governor invited the j prophet to a friendly confab, and though Te Whiti's reply about the potato being cooked was not worded 'after the most approved usages of polite society, Still there was hardly enough in it to create a casus belli. What possible excuse, therefore, could there be for an armed advance on Parihaka 1 We have strained the Con stitution in imprisoning natives for long terms without trial ; surely it could never be contemplated, now to throw it to the winds by committing an outrage on a peaceful settlement. If an advance had been made on Parihaka twelve moths ago it might have been understood, but there is either some impending danger with which the public are unacquainted— and in which case the release of the Maori prisoners is an anomaly—or the driving aiway of Te Whiti and his people from their homes at Parihaka would be a cruel wrong, If the prophet were guilty of some overt act of hostility—if he broke the law—the case would be different; but he has not given us even a colourable pretext for such an '

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arbitrary exercise of our power as the destruction of his settlement. The maancl.ringa of Te Whiti about a " resurrection " and the " com ing of tho Sou of Man," should scarcely alarm a powerful governing raco into an atrocity that would brand the colonists with perpetual infamy and make martyrs of tho Maori people. _ Tho insufficiency of the reason given ■ for Mr Bryce's resignation suggests somo other vhicli has not boon made public. In tho absouso of any koy to Cabinet secrots, however, it would be idlo to -peculate further. A hundred good reasons could bo givon why Mr Bryco might be glad to cast off the cares of oflico and return to tho less sen sational duties of his farm, but each one of them would probably bo wide of tho mark. If, howevor, the retiring Minister has becomo satisfied in his own conscience that ho can no longer continue in tho Cabinet without a sacrifico of principle, it re creditable to his honour and integrity to resign tho dignity and emoluments of ollico. Such instances of thesacrifico of profit for principal aro too rare in colonial politics. Though in somo respects well-qualified to donl with a Department which had becomo an incubus to the country and was rotten to tho core, Mr Bryco lucked one important qualification for a successful Native Minister. Ho was utterly devoid of sympathy with tho Maori race, had littlo or no acquaint ance with their modes of thought and feeling, aud was influenced by a too rigid conception that natives must be compel led to conform to ways of life and habits which they know even less about than ho does of them. Ho also lacked breadth of view in many tilings, and practiced those small economies which aro known as cheese-parings. Nevertheless, in grappling with the corruption and wasto of tho Department lie has done good service, and his administration assisted a good deal to establish tho present Ministry in favour with somo*i"sections of tho House of Representatives. Tt is pro bable that his final withdrawal is due to frequent and gcnoral differences with the Cabinet on matters of policy rather than to any single act, a supposition which gathers confirma tion from tho immediate ac.eptn.nco of his resignation. Mr Bolleston who succeeds him has had somo experience in native matters, and may retain (ho portfolio permanently, Still there will bo a vacancy in tho Cabinet, and by many repeated promises, as by right, it should be given to an Auckland representative.

" ONE story is good untl another is told" will he the reflection generally created by n perusal of the synopsis of correspondence between the Board of Education and City School Committee submitted by tho Chair man of the latter body last night. Tho letters from which extract* are "fiiven clearly provo that the Hoard of Education ,up to a very recent date acknowledged tho permanent coutrol of the City Com mittee over a portion of the Wcllesley sttcct buildings, and the attempt to oust them is a new conception. The case is so well stated in our report of the meeting that we need not add a word to our former re marks on the subject. We have no doubt whatever that tho committee will receive a stroug support from the public in stead fastly resisting the encroachments ot the Board,

The annual picnic of the Auckland and Waikato Kailway employei takes place on the 22nd of this month, and not on the 22nd of February as crroueously stated iv a previous impression.

The weekly meetings of St. James' Glee Club which have been suspended for some time past in consequence of Mrs Mitchell's absence at Nortolk Island and the subsequent intervention of tho holiday season will be resinned on Wednesday evening next, at the usual place. Some new glees will doubtless bo prepared in readiness for the opening entertainment of the Mutual Improvement Association which will take place some six weeks hence.

To the Editor: Sir,—Does the Education Act prohibit a school teacher from holding other appointments,? Your opinion will greatly oblige.—Yours, &c, Bonny Doon. [There is nothing in the Act forbidding it. The matter is a proper one for the local School Committee and Board of Education to determine, in view of the teacher's duties and pay. His school work should certainly not be interfered with by any other appoint ment.— HD. E.S.]

On Thursday, the 20th instant, those desirous of seeing Lake Takapuna under the most auspicious circumstaucea will have a chance ol so doing, there being on the evening of that day a soiree, concert, and dance to take place in tho Takapuna soho >I room. The concert bids fair to be success ful, as many of our leading Auckland amateurs have kindly offered their services. A special boat for the convenience of Auck land visitors will leave the Queeu-street wharf in the afternoon, returning after the dance.

The influence which Associations, such as Otahuhu Mutual Improvement, exert, is of a highly sociable and benign character, not only as regards its ostensible object, but the latent desire of the members to acknowledge and cultivate an acquaintance with districts where the population is sparse, and facilities for such improvements do not exist, becomes apparent. At their recent entertainment on November 17th. Mr McElroy, a resident in Mercer, contributed to the programme by reciting a few ' >icccs. Some days since, this gentleman received from the Association, a handsome volume of Tennyson's works, which in a gracefully worded note from Mr Fairburn, the resident, requested he would accept as a memento of his assistance.

Under the title of "The Increase of Population in England and Wales," Mr R. Price Williams recently read a paper before the British Statistical Society. The chief conclusion to which Mr Price Williams arrives is that in 310 years from 1871, the population of Great Britain will be between 169,0)0,000 and 175,000,000, while that of London will bo between 9,000,000 and 11,000,000.

The Loyal United Friends' Concert and Ball, which is to be given on Monday, January 17, in the Temperance Hall, Alhert street, promises to be one of the most successful affairs of the kind that has taken place for some time past. The following ladies and gentlemen will exercise their vocal powers to charm the audience during the concert: —Mrs Bettauy, Misses Hirst, Laurence, and Freeman, Messrs Woodosen, Brinsden, Jennings, Tremain, and others. Miss Goodacre, with ber well-known skill, will accompany the vocalists on tho piano. The names of the caterers for the tea and refreshments, Messrs C. Johnston and J, Davies, is quite sufficient to show that they will be of unsurpassable quality. To the young and gay, who like to " trip the light fantastic," the promise of enjoyment iv their favourite pastime is great. The City Band will provide the dauce music.

Mr Joseph Cowen, M.P., at a recent meeting in aid of the Royal Albert Asylum for Imbeciles and Idiots, said that there was collected in London alone by voluntary sub scriptions for charitable purposes, nearly £6,000,000 a year. That amount was supplemented from other sources, the extent of which could not be so well tested ; but, if they put the amount of benevolent sub scriptions every year in London to the amount paid for poor relief, they had some thing like £8,000,000, contributed in the metropolis for the voluntary'or involuntary relief of distress, suffering, and poverty. He did not think there was any country in the world—certainly no city—that furnished such magnificent results. To fully realise the amount, he might state that It was nearly equivalent to the total revenue of the kingdom of Holland, and it was more than equal to the aggregate revenue of the three Scandinavian States—Denmark, Norway, ard Sweden. The amount of labour given tr the collection and distribution of this money could not be estimated. In addition to the direct advantage conferred upon the poorer section of the community by these contributions, they had a direct moral effect, They helped to bridge over the gulf between wealth and poverty, rubbed off many of the asperities of social life, and sweetened the breath of society. The kindly sentiment they evoked leavened the intercourse be tween classes, and in the midst of much that was hard and materialistic in the age, this was a cheering and encouraging sign. They could point to it with satisfaction as a nation.

At the inquest on the body of the man Michael Maloncy, found dead iv Hender son's Creek, a verdict of "Accidental Death by Drowning" was returned.

At the monthly meeting of the Catholic Literary Institute last night an inteiestiug debate took place on the motion, " That the House of Lords was justified in rejecting Mr Forster's Compensation for Disturbance (lroland) Bill." The question was eventu ally decided in the negative.

The second day's races at Cambridge will finish up with a grand performance by the Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Society, consisting of the two plays, "Dreadfully Alarming " and " Little Sentinel," at which two lady amateurs will assist. As this Society's performances have invariably proved successful, we anticipate a full house on this occasion. Tho entertainment will conclude with a dance.

An inquest was held at the Lunatic Asylum before Dr Goldsbro' on the body of a patient named W. White, aged,47. The evidence showed that death was the result of pulmonary cousumntiou, and a verdict to that effect was returned.

Tho settlers of the Wade, Puhoi and adjacent districts have unanimously sigued a petition to the Postmaster-Geueral pray ing for a steamer to trade between the Wade River, tho Puhoi, and Auckland. The settlors set forth, very justly, that they have not received any assistance from the Government, and have helped themselves. They arc willing to do so still, and will buy tho steamer for tho trade upon receiving any encouragement from the Government. Their petition is a reasonable one, and wo hope it will he favourably considered,

Tho exhibition ot tho jarrah timber from Mangaro bridge perforated by the toredo navalis beside tho older totarn in sound cou dilion, is very distasteful to the South Aus tralian Commissioner ut the Melbourne Exhibition, and ho has endeavoured to obtain Uh removal. The Commissioner wrote to Dr. Hector protesting against the exhibition of jarrah timber in tho New Zea land Court, and urging (iiHContinuar.ee of .such v reprohensiblo practice. The Com missioner had spoken to Dr. Hector in Mel bourne onthe'samosubject, feeling aggrieved at finding the boasted jarrah ot his country beaten by the modest totara of New Zea land. The New Zealand Commissioner was, howevor, equal to the occasion, lie admitted that it was perhaps hard on South Australia for Now Zealand to show off (he infoiiority of a neighbouring colony's pro ducts and he would not willingly be a party to it, but it was necessary to keep the jarrah on view in order to exhibit the speci mens of New Zealand marine worms. Notwithstanding this tho Commissioner has again written to Dr. Hector on tho sub. ject.

Speaking of tho growing friendliness be tween England aud America, General If. B. Carrington, of the U.S. army, recently said : "On the 4th of July, 177U, Tyron, British Governor of New York, thus proclaimed his message to our fathers : ' Tho existence of a single habitation on your defenceless coast ought to be a subject of corn-taut reproof to your ingratitude,' Four days later his troops landed within sight of this harbour, to burn churches, school-houses, and public buildings, thus wantonly destroying all ex pressions of advancing civilization, without gain to the destroyer. How changed aro all theso relations now 1 Bitterness and jealousies have ueaily vanished in the assurauco that this grand republic of fifty millions of people has becomo the best, if not the only true friend of Great Britain, and that the two English-speaking nations represent, invincibly, the commerco and pro gress of all tiations. Their language is becoming tho commercial language of the world. Their mecbauicalindustry, whether inventive or applied, hwputin motion every form of machinery which economises labor and supplies production. Their institutions [or the welfare ot man have initiated aud developed nearly all tho great charities which relieve and bless the unfortunate.

The annual meeting of Trinity Church, Dovonport, was held last night, the Rev. Mr Bates, Incumbent, presiding. The report detailed the work of the past year. It hoped the new addition to tho church would soon be ready. There were two hundred children on the roll of theSuudny school, aud Hie church had maintained the services in adopting districts. The balance-sheet shewed the total receipts of j-.'t32 lis 10il, leaving a balance to credit over expenditure of i' 2-1 17s 9<l. The report having been adopted, tho Chairman thanked the parishioners for having supplied his pulpit during his absence through sick ness. He nominated Mr Tanner ns parson's church-warden, and, on the motion of Mr (). Mays, Mr It, Cameron was unanimously chosen people's church-warden. The vestry was elected as follows :—Messrs XV. 11. Brown, (). Mays, E. Hammond, \V. 11. Kenton, James Davis, T, E. Durauce, 11. M. Morton, Richard Under, T. L. White, and (J. Rust. A discussion then ensued on tho subject of a hymn book, and Hymns Ancient and Modern were unanimously adopted. The question of seals for the new building was referred to the vestry. The response to votes of thanks to the Sunday-school and choir, Mr Brown for the former, and Mr Hammond for the latter, claimed more assistance from the vestry. Mr J. Davis replied on behalf of the local preachers for a cordial vote of thanks which was accorded them.

In tho " Alliance News " a "Teetotal Footman" contrasts the past witli the present of uppcrclassdom, infinitely to the ndvantngo of the latter. Ho has vivid recollections of dinners nt which a score of gentlemen drank as many as twenty-two bottles of wine, four gallons of ale, and three bottles of spirits. " You see nothing of that sort now," remarks the " Teetotal Footman ;'' but we ate not exactly sure that it is so. There is a good deal of drinking done in these latter days, aud it is not the workingman alone who consumes intoxicants. Then, in a not very remote past, "Jeamcs" relates, " The ladies nevei thought of sitting down to dinner without drinking one, two, or three glasses of sherry, port, champaguc, or hock." We had thought that in a not very remote past it had been much worse with the ladies than this ; and certain it is, that in the fashion able world of the present day, few ladies would consider sipping even a couple of glasses of sherry drinking to excess. There are certainly more teetotallers now than there were live-and-twcnty years ago, but it is greatly to be questioned whether there is not also fully as many heavy drinkers ns there were then, and a far greater array of habitual tipplers. The Auckland Tonic Sol-Fa Choral Union had a pleasant gathering at the residence of their conductor, Mr Thomas Cranwell, Mount Roskill Hoad. They had prepared a surprise for that gentleman in the shape of a very haiidsonie album procured from the establishment of Messrs Upton and Co., aud bearing an appropriate in scription. Tho gift was accompanied by the following address, which was suitably acknowledged by Mr Cranwell :— "Dear sir,—Tho members of the Tonic Sol-Fa Choral Union take the opportunity of their present gathering at Mount Roskill, to beg your accep tance of an expression of their [esteem and affection of aud for you. They refrain from attempting to set out any of the many estimable qualities which have been ex hibited by you in your various relations with them, because they know how dis tasteful to you such a specification would be. They are thus limited to the bare ex pression of their regard—a regard which has been evoked by tho contemplation of those '< qualities. They present to you the accom pansing portrait album, a testimonial of the genuineness of this expression of regard. Wishing you long life, and much success in tho future pursuit of your profession, they subscribe themselves yours! faithfully, Thomas Bell, secretary j John Rose, James Blakey, Jessie McColl. Phillip Larritt, Ann Rogers, and the other members of the Union."

Although, according to yesterday's cable grams, the question of the Irish landlords is claiming attentiou in the House of Com mons, and appears to be assuming a protean form, the condition of landlords in England is equally deserving of advertent notice, as the following will show. An extensive land owner residing near Wallingford, a thriving little town in Berkshire, writes complaining that landlords are at last bc^inr ing to feel the shoe pinch." He states that many people imagine that the return of a " per centage " is a universal custom in England. Such may be the case; but unfortunately for the landlord no such return is ever made without the fact being published throughout the county in which he lives; on the other hand, nothing is heard ot the landlord who makes no abatement, except that his land is to let and ho cannot fiud tenants. Estates are strictly entailed, charged with settlements, and encumbered with mortgages. During the days of prosperity their outgoings could he fairly met, now they are fixed and un alterable, and all is changed. Interests on the mortgages, and the charges created by settlements have to be paid in full, while rents are reduced or unpaid, thereby leaving the owner no capital to improve his estate ; and even if he had capital, he has no interest in expending it for the benefit of his successors. He cannot sell a part of it, pay off his debts, and start afresh, because the whole of it is entailed. After dealing with many other land-owners' grievances, our correspondent concludes: "It may not be generally known that half the land of Eng. land is owned by gentlemen, who are mere nominal owners—powerless.to improve their estates or to profit by improvement."

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To tho Editor : Sir,—ln a telegram from luvercargill in your issue of last cveniug, the announcement is made of the intention of calling a public Irish Land League meet ing, or, iv more correct Knglish, a public sedition sympathy meeting. It would seem to be a real pity, sir, that the colony of New Zealand should be stained by such, and a wise and strong Government ought to use its discretionary power in disallowing the same at its very first budding.—l am, &C, PATRIOT.

A match between the Onehunga and Union Cricket Clubs took place at the Whau ou Saturday the Bth inst., and resulted in favour of the Union, by twelve runs in the first innings, there not being sufficient time to complete the second. The scores are Union (first and second innings): D. Archibald, 1, 0 ; John Sin clair, 4, 2 ; E. Buchanan, 7, 10 ; J. Hanua, 0, 4; LawroDce, 22, 6; John Archibald, 0, 5 ; Clayton, 0, 3 ; James [Sinclair, 0, 0 j Hill, 0, 3;Boleard, 0, 10. Extras, 12: Total, 8i). Onehunga (first and second innings), Beaver, 10, 19; Mulgau, 0, 0; Monney, 1, 0; Jell'ery, 2, 1 ; McCarthy, 0, 0 ; Stykcs, 0, 2; McHany, 0, 0; Uroonilicld, 3, 0 ; Jackson, 3, 1 ; Harris, 0 j A lick, 0. Extras, 15 : Total, 57.

M. Cailliau intends to open a third sing ing class In tlioToaiporanoe Ila.ll, onthoevoning of Tuesday, February 1. Tho particulars are set forth In an advertisement, whloh appears in another part of this Improsslon.

According to advertisement elsewhere, tho Ulty of Cork will mako a moonlight oxcur- Blon to-morrow ovcnlm., with tho Hobson Hand, to Northcoto, whero danolng will tako place In the hull.

The freehold residence site in Orakci Road, Romuora, to bo sold by 13. Tonka te Co., ou Thursday, tho 18th instant, at 12 o'olook noon, is the property of tho lato Rev. Mr Whltoly, and known as Whltoly's paddook.

THE YACHT TANIWHA IN MELBOURNE.

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MELBOURNE, this day. In the Corio Ray Regatta, the Hon. Mr Clark's Victorian yacht Janet was first and the Auckland yacht Taniwha second.

LATEST TELEGRAPHIC.

(From ouu own Coukespondent.)

MERCER, this day.

THE CAMBRIDGE KAILWAY,

A telegram received by Mr White, M.H.K., from Major Atkinson, states that another engineer will be immediately appointed to survey the Cambridge railway, and tho Publia Works Department assure him the survey will be completed before next session. A CHILD BURNED,TO DEATH. A fire occurred at Pukckoho on Sunday nt a house belonging to a settler known us Hig Jim Preston. Tho house was de stroyed, and his blind son, aged about fouitccn was burnt to death.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Ho brief; for It is vr en words as with sun beams: the morn they aro condensed, the dooper thoy burn."—_o-.ll__.

Dunedin cricketers play twenty against the Australian Kleven.

The Hamilton Borough election resulted iv the return of Mr Charles Tipper with 81 votes agaiust Mr Sandos, 71.

An edict must have gone forth from tho Government to tho police to stop the Sun day liquor trauc, because rigorous measures arc being instituted both in Wellington and Dunedin.

The Wellington seamen's strike continues, but the places of the strikers arc quickly filled up.

Two orphan children from Giebortio named Anna aud Martha Johnson, were received into the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children yesterday.

The Governor's aide-de-camp has notified the Mayor of Hamilton, that he will visit Waikato about the middle of next week.

A Philadelphia sei vant girl,while washing windows, spattered wa'er iv the face of a passing go_tlema». He looked, was con quered, married h •>•, nnd turns out to be worth 200,000 doil '.is. All tho mcv iv Philadelphia now havo to walk iv the middle of tho street, even if they aro not worth twenty-five cents.

It is in tho mother's lap where tho boy obtains all the good that be poK.so.ises in life. Ah, yes, the mother's slap has made many a good boy.

Soa-sickness is like love-sickness in many particulars. Both maladioj are common to man ; both are very violent, uncomfortable, traiisi3nt and ludicrous, first to tho victim's frieudn, and soon after to the sufferer him self.

At a Cleveland gold mine recently a living frog was found imbedded in solid rock, at least eight feet from the circum ference in any direction. On being liberated he was stupid and lifeless, but soon hopped about quito lively.

AUry Aim Tichborno was on the list of claimants at Southampton for a municipal vote, but the claim was disallowed on the ground that she was Arthur Orton's wife.

The certificate iv bankruptcy of Wymond, draper, of Nelson, has been suspended for twelve months, when it will be again con sidered. The creditors demand suspension for three years, on the ground that the debtor had removed goods, and had obtained advancjs of goods aud cash by means of an incorrect balance-sheet.

The great man is he who docs not lose his child-heart.

The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerfulness.

He who stoops to pick a flaw in other's knitting woik drops many stitches in his own. A COUPLET FOR -OUNQ LADIES. The bfst of all ways to lengthen our days Is to go to bod early and never wear stays. A son ot Mr Barkor, ot Hamilton, re ceived a kick from a horse which broke a bone in his hand. Dr. Edgolow attended to the sufferer. With a view of letting her know how it is herself a Birmingham man knocked his wife down with a mop. The guarantors of Hamcrton's estate, New Plymouth, appeal to the Supreme Court, Auckland, against tho decision in the recent case with the National Bank,

Mr F. A. Learmouth has been elected Mayor of Hokitika.

SUPREME COURT.-This day.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

JUDGE'S CHAMBERS,

THE usual bi-weekly sitting in Chambers took place this morning, when the following business was disposed of :— National Bank v. Bkdkll & Field. —Mr E, Hesketh for tho plaintiff and Mr McCormick for the defendants.—The case had been set down for trial by special jury on Thursday, and Mr McCormick now appeared to ask for its postponement until the next Circuit sittiugs of the Court, on the ground of Mr Bedell's illness. Mr Hesketh opposed the application. After some discussion in the course ot which it was mentioned that the sum iv dispute between the parties had been reduced to a trifle less than £1,000, His Honor decided to grant the application, the defendant ot course being ordered to pay the costs incurred in preparing for trial as well as the coats incidental to tho application to the postponement.

Probate.—Applications for probate were mado and granted in the cases ot James McNeil (deceased), George Osmond (deceased), Sydney Fordham (deceased), and David Leitch (deceased), Messrs A. E. Whitaker, E. Hesketh, and J. M. Alex ander were the solicitors who applied.

Letters of Administration.—Mr Al E. Whitaker applied on behalf of Mr E. S, Willcocks for letters of administration in respect ot the property of his wife.—The property referred to is a life assuranc. policy for £200.—The application was grauted, one surety to be sullicieut.

After further adjourniug one other matter the sitting was closed.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" The New Magdalen," a capital dramatic rendering of Wilkie Collins' admirably-constructed romance, was placed upon the boards of the Theatre last night, and played with considerable effect to a fair house. The leading characters were apportioned as follow :—Mrs Lingard as Mercy Merrick, Mr J. B. Steele as Julian Groy, Miss Huran as Grace Roseberry, Mr Craig as Horace Holmcroft, Miss A delle as Lady Janet Roy. The ''unseen scene" was good, the costuming was excellent, and the principals were well up in their several parts. Mrs Lingard's impersonation of the title rode was the feature of the performance. The lady appeared to unquestionable advantage.and as a natural consequence the situations in which she took a prominent part proved highly effective. She received a strong support from the other members of the Company, The performance altogether was a great success, It will bo repeated to-night.

NORTH'S SWEEP.

NEARLY £5000 POCKETED.

(BY TELKGRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. It is now ascertained that George North left by the Sau Francisco steamer, taking with him the £4000 subscribed for his sweep on the Wellington Cup, and some huudreds on account of another sweep on the Canterbury Cup. He had privately managed to dispose of most of his property here. At a meeting ot his creditors to-day it was resolved to take legal advice regarding the position of affairs.

CAB ACCIDENT.

A CAB accident of a rather sensational character occurrod early this afternoon in Shortlaud-street, just as people were ou their way to luncheon. One of Crowther's covered cabs, containing Miss Aitkin, Miss O'Rorke, aud Miss Shepherd, and driven by a man named Culbert, was des cending: Shortlaud-street, when the hones suddenly became restive and begau plung ing about. The ladies grew alarmed, but without making the usual vocal demo-stra tions of beauty iv distress they quietly opened (he door of the vehicle aud jumped out unhurt just opposite Messrs Claik and Sous' warehouse. Meanwhile tho two horses kicked out madly, rcarod up again and again, and cleared themselves of the traces. The driver stuck manfully to his seat, and appeared likely to subduo his re fractory charges when tho vehicle unfortunately collided with au unattended hand-cart and at once capsized. The horses were knocked over by the accident, and for a brief space excitement reigned over the same. The animals wore at length secured and led away, while the driver, who met with some bruises and scratches, went oil" to report matter*. The cab is comparatively uninjured, but the harness is greatly damaged. The wonder is, however, that tho results wero not more serious.

RESIGNATION OF THE NATIVE MINISTER.

(IIV TELEORAriL—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. The Hon. Mr Bryco this afternoon for warded his resignation as Minister to the Premier. It is understood this is done in consequence of the Cabinet declining to accept his advice that immediate active measures should be adopted towards Pari haka and Te Whiti. He pails with his col leagues on perfectly friendly terms. The reason for refusing to adopt his policy is that they are plcdgtd to Parliament to en deavour to carry out the report of the West Coast Commission, before taking other measures. His resignation was read by the Premier at a late hour this evening. Mr Uolleston will probably take temporary charge of the Nativo Department, but no thing definite has been settled or eveu dis cussed among Ministers. Mr Bryce's resignation was caused by a refusal of tho other Ministers to agree to an immediate advance on Parihaka, which ho strongly ur.ed, His successor is uu certain. Sir VV. Fox, and Mr Ormond are mentioned, but there is no pro bability that cither would tako ollice. The vacancy will not be filled up for some days, meanwhile Mr Uolleston takes temporary charge of the Department.

A ROW AT OTAHUHU.

An extraordinary meeting of Ratepayer, took place on Friday evening, Jauuury 7th, iv tho public hall, a large number of tho inhabitants attending. Mr W. R. Wills was voted to tho chair. He read tho advertisement in the STAB convening the meeting, aud appealed to those present to help him to maintain order, and he trusted as much good feeling would be shown each other as was possible, lie explained the object of the meeting, which was to consider the action of the Board In attempting to bring into force a certain clause of the Auckland Municipal Police Act relating to the tres pass of horses and cattle upon the roads of the district. It was a well-known fact that many complaints, both verbal and written, had been sent to the members of the Board about the danger and annoyance of horses roaming through the village at night-time, and hence the action of the Board, the majority of whom thought ccrtaiu restric tions were calledf or. He trusted each speaker would be shown that fairness in obtaining a hearing, which the ratepayers of Otahuhu always accorded those who had the honour to address them.

Mr Harrison, oue of the trustees of the Highway District stated thatsir.ee ho had been on tho District Uoard he had striven to do what was right and just to tho rate payers, by looking after their iutcrcsts to the beat of his ability ; aud when the Board commenced to bother themselves about horses, and a few harmless calve? straying on the roads, he had taken a decided stand against any interference of the Board upon that question; but he was but oue, and the majority had ordered a letter to be written to Mr Superintendent Thompson asking him to order the local police to enforce certain parts of the Municipal Police Act, and he considered the Board should have made their intention known to the ratepayers, and not have taken such a course upon their own responsibility. He begged therefore to movo the following resolution : " That a vote of censure be passed upon certain members of the Board for writing to Mr Thompson asking him to compel the local authorities to introduce certain clauses of the Municipal Police Act." Mr Brady seconded, and Mr Tomuoy supported. He said he had lived in Otahuhu for 20 years, and the cattle had always been allowed to graze upon the roads of the district, and he knew there had been no accident for that number of years ; but an accident might occur now, and he believed that accident meant that the present Board would be likely to go out of oilice, never to rettirn.

Captain Gordon, the Chairman of the Road Board, remarked that he took excep tion to tho advertisement, and tho wording of the resolution, which had led the ratepayers astray. Ho gave a riteutnd of his action in regard to the cattle question, and in a speech of nearly three quarters-of an-hour's duration he appealed to the rate payers not to be led away by talse issues. He denied having written to Mr Superinten dent Thompson asking him to compel or enforso the restriction spoken of, but he had seen that gentleman and ho was assured by him that tho Board would receive every assistance from the police authorities which they might requiro to abate the nuisance of cattle and horses straying upon the roads of the district. He trusted the rate payers would still continue to repose full confidence in himself and colleagues, and he felt sure that they would iv their calmer moment- acknowledge that ho had their host interests at heart.

Mr Hogan said that very few people would como here to settle if severo and unnecessary bye-laws were enforced, and he thought the Board as well as the rate payers should do all that lay in their power to make the village a popular place to live in, but the opposite would bo the caso if meddling with such petty questions was to be tho rule. It seemed to him the gentlemen on the Board thought more of themselves than they did of those who put them in power. He would move, "That in the opinion of this meeting all horses and cattle belonging to the district be allowed to graze on the roads as formerly, as any interference will endanger the good feeling that now exists amongst all in the settlement.

This was seconded by Mr John Jones. Mr Owen C. McGee roso to support tho resolution, and was received with cheers. He said he must almost decline to do any thing else than merely support the resolu tion, as he took very little interest in the affairs of a Road Board ; but when he found a tew men who were in reality servants ot tho people attempting to swell themselves into full grown tyrants, it was time for a man to speak out, and so for amusement sake he would say a few words to them. They had been told that it was a danger and a nuisance to allow horses and cattie to graze upon the roads. It was the first time in his life that he had listened to such an assertion. Horses may be an annoyance, but, considering that people generally kept their eyes open, he could not see why there could be a danger. But they might be dangerous to that class of people who prowl about back places in the still hours of the night for un lawful purpose. For his own part, if he found a poor, dooropid. foundered horse grazing upon tho road-side, he should not say it was a nuisance or a dauger, but he might pity him, and let him graze; yes, he would pity him almost as much as he pitiedjthe man upon a Road Board who aspired to be a despot. We are liv ing in a matter •of • fact country, whero a few men cannot do as they like over the rights of the people, And I would advieo those would-be great people to emi grate to a more suitable planet. One made on purpose for such a class, full particulars of which might be had as to its warmth from the celebrated Proctor. The resolution was then put anp carried unanimously, with great cheering.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[R KU T B B'S TEL«, QE A M S.J

Coercion in Ireland

LONDON, January 10. ACTING under instructions from the Government tho authorities iv Ireland con tinue to take active measures to repress the disorder which still prevails in many districts. Further arrests of Leaguers have been made, and the accused are kept in custody, and warrants will continue to be issued for arrest and imprisonment of of prominent agitators. All land meetings are forbidden and every endeavour is being made to suppress the "Boycottiug" or ostracising of laudlords, to prevent the gathering ot crops, in tho manner adopted against Captain Boycott, of Ballinobe.

FIGHT WITH THE BOERS,

CAPETOWN, January 9.

Telegrams from Durban reports that the Boers who recently entered Natal, aud opposed the advance of the British troopß, have recrossed the border into Transvaal and have attacked the British garrison at Wukkerstroorcs. A strong defence was ollci-d, and the enemy were repulsed with considerable lose.

CAPETOWN, January 10,

News has heed received that the rebellion of tribes in tho Transkei is gradually subsi ding, and hostilities are almost entirely sus pended.

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS,

LONDON, January 8. The Board of Trade returns for the last month have been published. The imports amount to £33,187,500, being a decrease of £2,125,000 as compared with the last year. The Exports amount to £18,187,500, bciug an increase of £1,G25,000.

THE IRISH TRIALS.

LONDON, January 2,

Though it was known that the trial of the Land Leaguers would not terminate before the opening of Parliament on O'th instant, Parnell announced the intention of himself and other members now on trial to attend their places in the House of Commons.

INDEPENDENCE OF TRANSVAAL.

A movement has commenced in favour of obtaining the independence of Transvaal, South Africa, and a petition is being ex tensively signed byDutch residents iv South Africa, praying the British Government to relinquish possession of that poition of the territory of South Africa, and declare it an independent state. The agitation iv favour of that course is spreading and being taken up in earnest by the Dutch.

FETE TO AN IRISH LANDLORD,

Captain Burnaby, whose celebrated ' Ride to Khiva' has rendered his name famous, entertained Captain Boycott at a splendid fete in recognition of the manly, fearless stand mado against the demauds of Irish Land Leaguers. The fete was largely attended, and was a brilliant allair.

Tho Imperial revenue returnsshow a satis factory increase in the receipts, which arc estimated to show an increase for the past nine months of over expenditure amounting to two millions.

VICTORY IN BASUTO LAND,

Advices havo been received of an engage ment between the Colonial troops and a large force of Tambookica, allies of the Basutos. The Colonials achieved a com plete victory. The enemy were repulsed with the loss of eighty killed. The Colonial troops captured 13,000 heod of cattle be longing to tho rebels. The Pondos are reported quiet.

AFFAIRS IN IRELAND.

Latest accounts from Ireland report all quiet in Dublin, but at Drogheda, and the river Boyue, a meeting of Land Leaguers was dispersed.

THE BOERS' GOVERNMENT.

Intelligence has been received from the Cape to the effect that the Boers on pro claiming their independence elected a triumvirate to administer the affairs of the Government. The Dutch forces that oc cupied Utrecht have quietly abandoned that town. There is considerable excite mcut in Natal owing to the revolutionary proceeding of the Boers.

LONDON, January 3,

Another murder has been committed in Cork. The outrage is clearly traceable to Fenian influence. The murderer was not arrested.

Tumultuous proceedings have taken place at Kauturk, county Limerick and Tuam in Galway. The populace of thoso towns arc iv an excited state, aud serious collisions have occurred between the police and Leaguers.

SYMPATHY FOR THE BOERS,

It has transpired that emissaries of the rebellious Boers have been dispatched to the Orange Free State, with the object of influencing the native tribes and Dutch residents there against the British authority in Transvaal, The inhabitants of the Free State evideuce a strong disposition to join and aseist the Boers in their efforts to obtain independence, and the tribes assume a threatening aspect.

Considerable excitement has been created by the intelligence becoming known that a great roll up of the Land Leaguers has taken place at Loughrea, a town in the County of Galway. Fully 30,000 were present, and the daily increase of members is estimated at 600. The course they intend to take is watched with anxiety. A Fenian scare was occasioned at Liver pool, and the volunteers were placed under arms.

THK GREAT SCULLING MATCH.

The forthcoming match for the World's Sculling Championship, to take place on the 17th lust, between Laycock aud Hanlan, ia exciting great interest in sporting circles. Hanlanis a strong favourite. Laycock ha 3 shortened his sculls, an alteration that suits his style of sculling. Hanlan is im proving in condition and in exercising practices some of Laycock's manoeuvres. He regards Laycock as superior to Ttickett.

Wallace Ross, the American sculler, has gone to Dublin.

The strained feeling between Turkey and Greece continues to cause uneasiness in europe, and ia occupying the serious attention of the various European Govern ments. The Great Powers, with the ex ception of Germany, remain steadfast in their desire to bring about a settlement of the dispute by means of arbitration.

THE POPE AND FRANCE,

The unfriendly feeling between the Vatican and France over the expulsion of the religious orders is modified, and official relations between the Pope and French Government have been removed. A con siderable amount of diplomacy has taken place, and the result is that a better understanding has been arrived at. The Pope's Legate remains at Paris.

The tiial of the Land Leaguers is pro ceeding and absorbing public attention. The Attorney-General quoted from a speech delivered by O'Shanghuessy and Shortland, reporters, havo sworn to the utterances of Sullivan and Biggur. Louis Blanqui, the celebrated communist, Is dead. He died in prison.

AUSTRALIAN.

Another Massacre at Solomon Islands. — Captain and Crew Killed.

SYDNEY, January 10. The brig Mavis has arrived here from the Solomon Group, and reports that the captain and crew ot the Sydney schooner Zephyr have been massacred, and the vessel plundered and burned.

Wreck of art English Ship MELBOURNE, Tuesday.

The ship Hereford, bound from London to this port, has become a total wreck on Cape Patten (? Cape Patteison, on the Victorian Coast.) All lives have been saved.

EXHIBITION AWARDS.-NEW ZEA-

LAND PRIZES,

MELBOURNE, January 10,

The awards for the wool exhibits at the Exhibition were annouuced to-day. New Zealand exhibitors take the following prizes :—ln merinos, Mr Gollon, of Maut£ gataratau, second prize; scoured merino, Messrs Young aud Dalgctty, of Oaraaru, first prize; longwool, scoured, Mr Williams, oi Mangatutu, second prize; longwool, unwashed, Mr Taner, of Riversled, second prize; Mr Blair, of Wanganui, third prize.

Tho show of grain and agricultural pro duce at the Exhibition opens on the 23rd February.

AUSTRALIAN CABLE CHARGES. MELBOURNE, January 10. A letter appears in the "Argus" draw ing attention to the disagreement which exists between New Zealand and New South Wales Governments, regarding the tariff for telegraph messages between Australia and New Zealand. Iho negotiations for the reduction or the tariff consequent on the de

from Australia were proceeding for some time, but finally failed. The New Zealand Government has, however, reduced the rates on the messages from New Zealand, but the charges from Australia remain at the ori. ginal rates. The Argus, in referring to the communication, supports the proposal which a correspondent makes that the matter in dispute between the two Governments should be referred to the Intercolonial Con. ference, which meets at Sydney on the 13th inst.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

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

DRUNKENNESS. For this ofl'ence three persons were fined.

LARCENY.

John Buchanan was charged with the larceny of £20, the property of John Hull, on or about the 21st January, 1871.

Mr Pardy stated the facts ot the case. Prisoner was in the employ of Mr Hume, and the money had been taken in several small sums. He had made several contra dictory statements as to where he obtained the money. He would ask that the case be remanded until Monday the 17th.

Kemanded accordingly. NEGLECTING TO SUPPORT.

John Carter was brought up and charged with neglecting to lawfully provide for the maintenance of his legal wife, Margaret Carter.

Mr Keatley appeared for the defence, ana pleaded not guilty. Margaret Carter deposed that she was living iv Purnell. She was not living with her husband. Ho left her ou Christmas Eve. He said he was going to- leave her, and said he would give her £1 a week. He gave her no reason lor leaving. She had two children. She could not support her children on that sum. Next saw him a fortnight hence, when he gave her ss. She could not support the children and took them to his lodging. Since Christmas he had only given her 255. He broke into the house and chained her out. hlie had the key, however, and he had the landlady on the verandah. They turned her out. Was staying in a neighbouring house. Have no means of support. To Mr Keetley : Remember sending for you (Mr Keetley) late one night, when I drew up a paper saying that I should not slay with my husband. I did leave him at that time, and worked in service. After wards came back and lived with him. My husband went to Mr Thome and prepared another paper, which I signed, by which he was to allow me 5s a week. Did not leave my husband in debt. My husband came home and gave me the whole ol his wnges, but afterwards took it back. Have never sold auy of the goods except a wash stand. Never said I did not wish to live with him.

John Carter gave evidence : When the paper was prepared I begged of her to stay. She was away 16 months, and never troubled about me. At the end of that time she came, and I took her back. I found 1 could not live with her, and got Mr Thorne to draw out another paper. Found her out of town early in the morning and late at night, and tho abuse heaped upon me by her was fearful. Gave her the whole of my wages (3fis) a week. Saw her walking up and down the footway in Parnell, and ordered her home. Am in debt now. She lias taken away several articles from the house. Have the children with me. Kept up subscriptions in three lodges for my wife and children.

To His Worship : My wife earned very little money. Mrs Kowe, a neighbour, deposed to know iug Carter and his wife. She had seen Mrs Carter out all day, and always thought Mr Carter a respectable man. Mrs Carter was out late at night.

Mrs Eliza Forgey deposed : Have known Mr Carter for two years. Always consi dered him a steady aud industrious man. I own the cottage and received several com pla nts about Mrs Carter being such a noisy woman. Ordered her to leave the house.

His Worship said that as the woman could not at present work he would make a temporary order. Defendant must pay 15s a week for the first four weeks, then if the child lives, 7s Gd a week, and he would be charged no Court fees.

TnE STABBING AFFRAY,

Charles Barrett King was charged with unlawfully assaulting Hugh Story, by strik ing him with his hand.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Tole appeared for the informant, and stated that the informant was a boy, a ser vant of Messrs Austin and Co. The youth was working at a bench when defendant struck him on the head. The boy had a knife i_ bis hand, which came in contact with defendant's hand. He submitted that no man had a right to beat a boy. The boy, therefore, wished this man bound over to keep the peace.

Hugh Storey gave evidence : Am 15 years of age. Remember 22nd Sept. Defendant was working in the same store as himself. On that morning Mr King hit him on the back of the head. I said " Look out who you are bitting," when he went to hit mo again, and I held the knife up to ward off the blow. He has struck me and kicked me on previous occasions. Have not been back to work since. Am afraid Mr King will beat me again. Have two years of my inden tures to run.

To King: Had the knife in the right hand. I struck you with the left hand. (Witness here stated the position in which he stood when he was struck ) Mr Austin boxed my ears once.

George Walker deposed : I am a journey man in Austin and Co.'s factory. Saw Mr King strike the boy twice.

To defendant: You struck him with the right hand. Had not a knife in his hand when I first struck him. He then took up the knife and threatened to stab him if be struck him again. You have not been specially severe to this boy. To Mr Tole : Have been two months in the factory. Saw Mr King kick the boy across the shop. William Murphy also gave evidence : Was a journeyman in Austin and Co.'s. Saw King strike the boy twice ; also saw him kick him. The boy had just finished paring down the heel of a boot. Mr King asked him why he went away early on the previous night, and then struck him. The boy held up;the knife. To defendant: You guarded the blow with the left hand. Do not consider your conduct towards the boy brutal. Defendant said he would not give any evidence, but would like to say that the kicking was administered after he had been struck with the knife.

Mr James John Austin deposed as to defendant's duty in the shop. Was specially instructed to correct boys. Had special instructions from Storey's father to give him a thrashing it he deserved it, and delegated that power to Mr King. Had no complaints against Mr King in reference to the boys. To Mr Tole : Remember the time the boy was found. The clerk who drew up the articles was not with him now. The father spoke ot the boy's sore leg. Handed the duty of beating the boys over to his fore man. Had every confidence in his foreman Had authority to cha-tise the boy on three occasions.

The boy Hugh Storey was again placed in the box. He did not remember his father telling Mr Austin to chastise him. His father said he wa3 not to be beaten.

James Storey, the boy's father, deposed: The boy was bound at Mr,, Austin's on the 20th September. An agreement was made out. I asked Mr Austin, as the boy had a bad leg, that if he misbehaved, and word was sent to him, he would chastise the boy himself. Was afraid of another breach of the peace.

His Worship held that tho defendant had no right to strike the boy. If the boy had been brought before the master, it would have been a different matter. But he mußt hold that no master had the power to dele gate the power of a foreman. He mußt find defendant guilty, and order him to pay a fine of 40s and costs, £3 7s, and be bound over to keep the peace for three months in two sureties of £20.

CRUELTY- TO ANIMALS.

George Walch was charged with unlaw fully wounding certain cattle, to wit, a cow, by shooting it in the neck with a gun ont ho 27th December last.

Mr L>ufaur appeared for tho defendant and pleaded not guilty. At the request of Mr Dufaur all witnesses were allowed to leave the Court.

Mr Pardy stated the facts of the case,

James Wallace deposed : I am a settler at Lake Takapuna. Geo. Walsh is a neighbour of mine. Own a number of cattle, and amongst them is a yellow cow. On the 27th December last the yellow cow came home aud looked as if she had re ceived a charge of shot in the neck. Made inquiries as to how the cow got into defen dant's place. Went to defendant's house on the following evening. Said to him, "I say, I've been informed you fired a charge of shot into my cow." Mr Walch said : "It 1 could not have been me. I have not been out ot the bouse all day." I replied that it was very well if he had not done it. He said that " Suppose your cows had tres passed on my paddock and I had shot one dead, it is very little that will be done to me." I said "I don't know about that, to which he replied, "Mr Barstow has told me so." He denied shooting the cow, and said Mr Barstow himself fired salt instead of shot. (Laughter.) Defendant said he bad a shot, but not on that da^^Thiswag^

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