SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„..„ ,„ . _,„„ i This Evening, 8,7 HIGH WATER} To . morr nw Mornlnß, 8.21

' UNSET.—ThIa Evoning. 7.8 f-U MUSIC—To-Morrow Morning. 5.28 M lON'S AGE, -First Quarter, 6th, 0.33 p.m.

DEPARTURES.

to- *> AY. Glonolg, s.s,, Fnrquhor, for Tauranga Argyle, s.s, Crawford, for Whangaroi Ima, c."., Stephenson, for Russell

SATURDAY EVENING. Speedwell, kcrch. McLovcr, for Norfolk I.lnnd Policemen, barquontiuo, Champion, for Norfolk Island ___ngylo, 5,8., Crawford, for Whangarei

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Dunloe, Soadtag ; Loch Urr, to follow Tauranga— Glouelg, Wednesday; W aitakl, Mon day Ttnsaell—iona, Monday Melbourne, viA South—Rotorua, Thursday Whangaroi and Hussell-Waltaki, Wodncaday Now Plymouth and South—Hawea, Tuosday " -Whangorei— Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays Waitaki, Friday Friendly Islands-Myrtlo

VESSEL EXPECTED

'routbern Cross, s.s., from Levuka, Immediately _to-orua, 3.5, from Sydney. Wednesday I -Australia. P.M.5.?., from Sydney, February 1 "< Wolverine, H.M.S.. from Sydney, shortly Oxford, ship, (Jl T.L.S.) from London; loading Sydenham, barquo (J.M.F.Q), from London sailed November 27th - Peru, barque, from London: loading s Loch Dee. barque, from London; sailed Decem ber 24 „ , Superior, barque, from New _ork; sailod Ootobar23 rr , Cabarfeidb, barquo (S.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong Himalaya, barquo (V.T.K.M), from London: Stag, barque, from Nowcaetlo; sail d Loongana, barque, from Hobart Town 'Orwell, brigantine, from tho lalands Rodorick Dim, brigantine, from Dunedin Clansman, brigantino, from Melbourno, sailed 20th Defiance, brigantine, from Melbourne l-thol, brigantino, from Dunedin Energy, achooner, from Noumea Daysprlng, mis.ion schoonor (W.N.8.M.), from tho Islands Gael, Bohooner, from Levuka Agnes Donald, Bchoonor, from Rarotonga Coronot, achooner, from Cook's Islands Atotolian. sohooner, from ttnrotonga Pirate, schooner, from Penryhn Island Pearl, ketch, from Rarotonga

Inwards Co.stwisk.— Rata, from Port Charles, with 35,000 feet junk timber; Bessy, from Kennedy's Bny, with 2,260 fct timber; Janet, from Whangarei Heads, with 300 bushels lima and .0 tons stone; Zillah, from Thames, with 24,000 feet timber; Flngal, ifo'.n Mercury Bay.

Outward" Coastwise.—Ruby, for Russell; Rata, for Port Charles ; Bcsy, for Kennedy's Bay; Te Aroha, for Thames; Janet, for Whangaroi; Christina, for Kussell; Corali?, for Tairu*; Sovereign of tho Seas, for Tryphena, with SSO feet sawn t.mbor.

The Marmion is on tho Patont Slip at To Kopuru in tho hands ot Mr G. Sharpo, hnving her keelson replaced. Sho will probably bo afloat a week hence.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Lalia Rookb, s.s., Campbell, from Raglan DEPARTURES. Sa rab.Pilo, brigantine, Homcril, for Hokianga IMPORT 3. Per Lalla Rookh, from Raglan :-48 Imlcß flax-, 30 bales tow, 11 bales and 1 sack wool, and 0 paclwgc. sundries. The s.s. Lal'a Rookh arrived from Rsg'an on Saturday. Passengers: Mrs lleaton nnd family. She is announced to loave for Waitara at 10 oclook this morning.

The s.s. Rowena leaves for Hokianga at noon to-morrow.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, Saturday. Arrived:—To Anau, from south; Wallace, from Nelson; K. B. Tavlor, schooner, from 1 Lyttelton. _iailed:-S.s. Oreti, for tho -South; Malay, barque, for Newcis:!..

Yesterday. Sailed:—Te Anau for Auckland. Passengers: Mcsdames Collins and Math'-ws, Captn_n Hume Messrs Tliomnson. Davis, and Schnltzo. Tho as. Wanaka, with the Southern portion of tho outward San Francisco mail, sails for tho Mauu k.u, via Taranaki, at G o'clock this evening.

Lyttelton, Saturday. Arrived:—Hawea, s.s.. from ihe Mannkmi, via way ports; Wakatipu, s s., from Sydnoy, via Wellington. Sa'led: Oi'y of Lahore, ship, for London.

BLUFF, this day.

Tho Arawata arrived at B a.m. from Mel bourne. Sho sails at 5 p.m. for Dunedin, Pas sengers :—Saloon: Messrs Davis, Morton, Stub bing, Paul, Macdonald, Mrs Gulliver and fairly.

GisnoßNE, Saturday. Arrived: Rotoiua, from Auckland, at 10 p.m, Sailod: To Anau, for Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

January 31b_, ISSI. Theatre Royal- Kettcn'a Pianoforte Recital, 8 p.m.

Loyal Pride of Newton Lodge. Oddfellows—Masonlo Hall, Nowton, 7 p.m.

AUCKLAND SHAKE MARKET.

January 31st, IS3I. Bank of N.Z.-Buyors, £21103: sellers. £22 National Bank—Buyer.., 61a (ex div.) aellors, 63s Od

N.Z, Insurtmce-Btiyors, 60s; sellora, 70s P.B. Insurance—Buyo's. 55s

National Insurance—27s; buyers, 27s Colonial Insurance—los 3d, 10. : buyers, 10s 3d Union Insuianee—Buyers, lta 6d U.S. -C Door Company—Sellers, £5 15s Auokland Gas—£to 2s 6d (rxdiv.) N,Z. Loan and Mercantile—Buyers, £5 2. Cd Aucklana Timber Co.—Buyers, 90s Thames—Sollers, 28. N.Z. Shipping—buyers, 90s Accidental Insurance—2_ sd, 2a 6d; buyers, 2s 51 Caledonian—lis Oi to 12s Golden Crown—Buyers, 93 Tokatea—3s 6d

Queen of Beauty—Buyers. 7s ; sellers, 7s Cd Bouthern Cross—Sellers, 33 6d JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

Mail Notice.

Mails wili, Close ah Under i Tiiib Day. For Tauranga and Upotikl, por Waitaki, at 4 p.m. F.or Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mnngonui. per lona, at 4 p.m. For Tairua, por Coralio, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday. Ist February. For Tryphena, pet- Sovereign of the Seas, at 8 am. For Taraoakl and Southern porta, per Wanaka, at 8 a.m. Por b.s. Australia aa follows :— For Sandwloh Islands, United States of Amorloa, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indioa, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Conttnont ot Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered lottors, nnd newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late lottors bearing an extra foo ot sixpence, In addition to tho postage, will be reoelved by the Mail Agent ou board tho steamer up to the limo ot' Balling. Tnii mail will bo duo in London on Tuesday, March 15. For Hokianga, per Kowona, nt 10 n,m. For Watavern, Hawaii, Omahu, aud Matakana, per Roao Casey, at 10 a.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana. at 3 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Walpn, Whangarei, and Mangapal, pur Argyle, at 1 p.m. Wednesday. 2nd February. For Coromaudol, por Coromaudol, at 11,30 a.m. Thursday, 3rd Fobruary. Por s.s, Te Anau aa follows :— For India, China. Japan.Medltoranoan Ports, and Continent of Europe at 8 a.m. For Giiborno, Naplor, Southern Ports, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brlndlsi, for lottors specially 60 prepaid and addressed, at 9 a.m. For money orders, and registered letter*, tha provloua ovenlng at 4 o'olock. This mill will bo duo in London on Thura.lay, tlw -list JUrch. 8. B. BISB, Chief Postmaster. Chl.f Post-offlce. Auckland.

Marriage.

WILSOV-Blt ADLWY.-On January 29. by tho Roy. Thonins Hamer, W. Finlay Wilson, of Waipawa, IlawKo's May, formerly of Uastlo dawaon, Ireland, to Henrietta, youngest dautchter of the lato J. Bradley, of Onohunga.

Death.

McLOUGFILIN.-On tha Slat January, at Kob t>n Park, Parnell, Daniel McLoughlln; agod 33 rears. The funeral will leavo hia lato resldonco at 3 p.m. to-morrow, let February.

Notices to Correspondents.

ScnJCßiiißß (Whangaroi).--Captain Under wood brought tho Rotoinahana out from England.

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, the j.cod than wc car. dc.

The Yen. Archdeacon Mauusell took occasion last ni<_ht to deliver a special address on the subject ot religious teaching in the public schools. It does not appear very clear, however, from the rev. gentleman's reported utterances what change he would suggest in the present Education Act, To this ambiguity, which has characterised all tho manifestos emanating from tho movement in which tlie Archdeacon lias actively assisted, may, wo think, be attributed the suspicion which has been cast upon its objects, and the insinuations that its covert aim is denominationalism or direct State teaching of religion. Last night Dr. Maunsell was very pronounced in his repudiation of any sympathy with denominationalism or vith any measure that would imperil the existing system, and it would bo inferred that lie only desires better facilities for voluntary teaching by ministers and other properly qualified persons. If that bo so, it is a pity the position was not moro fully and definitely stated, for if the Association would say plainly what amendment of the Act they want, the public might form some matured judgment on the wisdom of accpiiescing in the demand. There are two forms of reli gious and moral instruction which would find a ready and general support among the laity—tho one is the use of an official code of non-sectarian religious and moral teach ing if such a formula could be agreed upon by all the religious bodies. That, however, we beliero to be unat tainable in the present state of sectarian division. The other is tho system re cognised ftnder the existing law— voluntary instruction. If an enlarge ment of tho latter provision is all that Dr. Maunsell and those who think with him seek, wo do not believe it would meet with any serious op position. There is no breach of principle involved in a change simply with a, view of studying the con venience of those who are prepared to carry on voluntary teaching. .Three conditions, however, must be insisted upon in our system of national educa tion : First, the State cannot teach religion, therefore it must not employ teachers to do so ; second, attendance at any religious instruction which is countenanced in the public schools must be perfectly voluntary j and third, such teachings must be carried on so as not to impair the efficiency of the school in the matter of secular instruction. Por the rest, the committees (subject to a general control from the superior educational authori ties, and powers also capable of being set in motion by any householder to keep the local committee strictly within the law), might be left to make arrangements with any clergymen or other duly qualified persons to give nou-secretarian religious instruction to children desiring it at such times aa may be convenient to them and not detrimental to the school. That practically is what the present law contemplates, ?nd though we do not for one moment suppose that to change the existing provision for voluntary teaching would alter the attitude of hostility taken up by opponents of the secular system, it might accomplish something if it re sulted in drawing the line clearly between tho advocates and opponents of State religious teaching and in throw ing more effectually the duty of teach ing religious truths upon those who are handsomely paid for the work

The Wesloyftiis of Otahuhu are offering their church and acre for sale. Tenders are to be sent in by noon on Tuesday next.

Mr James Maxwell desires uS to stato that the Board of Reviewers reduced his property from £810 to £550, and not from £600, as appeared iv our Saturday's issue.

Tl _ final deposit of £_0 in the walking match between Fernandez und Brett bus beon made. The Contest tilkos place on Saturday.

Mr K'eid wishes to state with reference to .license »f Keid v. Ash, that he did not say that! defendants'^ hoy could curry a cwt. on tne bag of maize. What ho did say was tha' his own boy could have curried it.

A largo number of persons were present on the Hospital lawn yo.terday at the Service of Song in connection with tho Fruit Mission. Tho afternoon was sunny and cheerful, and the old people who were able appeared outside the Hospital aud enjoyed the music and the prospect of hill and water. A large selected choir were present, and the vocal poi-.i0.l was under the judicious management of Mr John Ryan. Mr Lincoln ollerod a few remarks on Iho Mission.

The Evangelistic service at the Theatre Royal lust evening was largely attended- Mr Thoa. Buddie presided. Key. Joseph long, of Alexandra-street, and Mr P, Chcal, delivered religions addresses. Mr Buddie stated that the previous Sunday collection amounted to .'!os. Wo notice that the collections at theso services, established in tho interest of the people, havo fallen oil' recently.

The parent.--, teacher-., scholars, and fiieuds ol tho E-.ist Remuera Sunday school, to the number of ISO poisons, were assembled in the paddock of J, Wilson, Esq., for their annual picnic on Saturday last. The DO Sunday i-eholar.. connected with the school who were present were well cured for mid entertained by the Mesdamos Wilson, Tilly, Can-, Moiiin, and by other Indies and gentlemen. Aftor the Evening Hymn had been sung and also "God Save the IJueen," hearty and ringing cheers were given by the hoys for tho kind and generous providers of the feast, and for teachers, ladies, iSto. 'ihc party separated at 7.H0 p.m.

The London " Examiner " expresses the opinion that the United States is enriched by the icceipt each year of at least 35.030,000d015. in actual coin. That is, its estimates are that emigrants to Am erica bring thai amount of money with them. As tut oll'set to this, it is stated that Great Britain draws from the United States 50,000,000d0i5, for ocean freight.

Last year tho Indians in America culti vated half a million acres _of land, and thu number of cattle and sheep owned by them aggregate nearly 1,700,000. When will the Maoris shew an equal dogree of in dustry, and adaptability lo civilization .

Mis Peek, wife of a carpenter nt Cam bridge, fell iuto a hole near I'r. Wadding. ton's, and broke her leg bolow tho knee.

At the annuiil meeting ot Trinity Presby terian Church, Cambridge, the Rev W. I.Vitus presiding, tho repoit recounted the success that had atte'ided tlio holding of services in various districts. At Can: bridge thero were 93 and at Hamilton 25 Church, incmh re. The balnnio shcot left a deficit of £14 10*, caused by nen ■ receipt of tho amount, £15 12s Gd, due by Hamilton committee for lust quarter's stipend. The following gentlemen beitii; duly elected :—Messrs Sharp, Thomp son, Goodfellow, Keid, jimr,, G, O, Kllis, R. Crickett, Brown, Russell, 11. Fergusson, W. Scott, aud 11. Fisher. Mr F. J, Crooks was re-elected secretary and treasurer.

Mr A. Wallace, ol Glensido, Pukerimn, while driving cattle, was thrown iron, hia horse, and sustained a fracture of tho ribs, besides a number of bruises.

A meeting of the building committee of St. Patrick's Cathedral was hold yesterday, His Grace Archbishop Steins presiding. The Kev-. Father Walter McDonald ami O'Dwcr, Messrs. Digmiu, G. Leahy, P. Gleosnn, T. Lonergan, J. T. Boylam'W. .1. Connolly, 1.. Mahoucy, .1. A. Tole (secre tary), and W. l.yre were present. The secretary read a draft from the sub-com mittee recommending that an art union of tho remains from the bazaar should be held, and that nothing should be ilnne with new subscript ion lists until after Faster, us the people hud a great many calls on them at present. In the course of tho proceedings it was mentioned that Archbishop (Jroki; had not naiil up all his promised subscriii lions. This statement was at once promptly denied, il being found on vtiiiutry that the Bishop paid £300, all he was entitled to pay' before leaving. A very strong opinion was expressed that this fact should have been made known before. It having been an nounced that promises to tlie amount of .-800 had not been fulfilled, _i.i_hc.-i Mo- Donald and O'Dwyer wen- deputed to look after these subscriptions, Tin: meeting then adjourned for a fortnight.

The unfortunate man Hn°..«., „',;<> was seriously wounded by Edwatd Hanson ou Friday evening, is lying in the Hospital in a very critical state. Tiic parties had been in the Thistle Hotel, and, on Bouse leaving the hotel apparently sober, he was pushed about by Hanson until he fell and sustained a severe fracture of tho skull. Hanson immediately took to his heels, and ran with all possible speed up Victoria-street, tho people shouting " stop him." It was rather dink nt the time, audit was feared that Hanson would escape, but on turning round "Dumpier* corner" in Hobson-street, he tau into the arms of Constable Graham, who secured him. Boasc was, in the mean time, conveyed to the Hospital; and received the attention of Dr. I'liilson and Dr. Cooper. Hauson will he brought up at the Police Court in the morning, and will probably bo remanded for a time.

The Mount Albert We.leyau Sunday School festival was held on Saturday at Fcrndalc, the grounds of the Superinten dent. The weather was all that could be desired. The scholars, teachers, and visitors, entered heartily into the various games. After a sumptuous tea, to which lOOsatdowu I tho usual gift of a book or faucy article was presented to each regular attendant at the School. In most cases the classes hud a friendly well contested race to decide the priority of choice of presents, and the shouts of joy that were raised by the juveniles as the articles were unpacked, demonstrated their approval of the teachers selection of gifts. JMich happy gatherings :i» these go far to aid the teacher in his work ot gaining a good influence ever his scholars, aud these friends who liberally contributed towards the expenses will be gratified at hearing they so materially assisted in the success of the festival and ministered to the happiness of so many.

Tho crop of apples raised during the year ia the United States is by far the largest that was ever produced in a country teem ing with apple orchards, „and having an illimitable surplus to export. Wo are told that Washington Market, in New York, and the adjoining streets, arc "literally blocked with barrels filled to repletion with fruit, while ti treks and waggons of every kind are engaged in conveying apples from the rrc-ivint. depOts to the various commission houses." From Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, and Montreal come similar reports, so that for many weeks past hardly a ve.scl loft the Eastern rcabord of the United States without having a large consignment of American apples on board. One hundr.d thousand barrels are exported from these ctties every successive week Upoii arriv ing at Liverpool, Glusgew, and London, each barrel is sold at tates varying from seven teen to clevcu shillings, and they arc lauded in excellent coudition, with hardly an apple damaged. They arc, for the most part, sold in London by costcrmongcrs at tho rate of two or three for a penny, while, by the West-cud fruit shops, the finest Newtown Pippins arc retailed at eighteen pence a dozen. It is obvious that, at these prices, enormous profits must lie made either by the American shippers or by thu consignees in England.

One ot the best entertainments over given in the Albert Hall was presented on Satur day evening last, and the hall was filled with a holiday audience. The affair was goi up rather hastily for the benefit of Tom Williams, an actor, who ha. been in straightened circumstances for some months past in cousequence of ill-health. Several members of the Lingard Company willingly came forward in Tom's behalf, and the result was a "bumper" house, and a few pounds to Tom's credit. We have not space at command to enumerate the specialities of the evening; but among the best things must be classed Mr Charles Overton's splendid recitation, " Shamus o'Brier>," delivered in a masterly manner, and Mr Thomas Margott's lively aud energetic "Military Song,,' and original "Come Home," with laughable introduction. Among the sentimental ballads, foremost were the " Village Black smith " (Longfellow), by Mr Campbell; aud Mr J. Richards' " Killarney," and "In the Gloaming;" all sung witli good effect. Mr Maccabe created quite a sensa tion by the introduction of several local parodies, touchiug the new dock and the Albert Hotel, " Garrard's Song of the I unemployed," was a great success Mr F. Williams sang by request *' Farmer Low," in character, aud which was well received. A gentleman from London gave .several comic sketches of London Law Courts. The orchestra was well represented by Mcssers Cullimoic, McComish, and McGuinncss. The whole was satisfactory to all present.

Yesterday evening those persons who J wandered doWu to the wharf to oujoy the cool brecssc ftfter the sultry hot day wcr. greeted with the dismal howling or a uutriber ot MaOries who have camped hear to Queen-street. It appears that intelli gence had j't'u-t been received that a son of 'one of this fast-diminishing tribe had been drowned at the Wairoa emd they were lamenting therefore. The melancholy cry sent forth by them, and which appeared to impress all passers-by with a conviction that someone had died, is not unlike that of tho howlers iv India, who may he seen and heard (to the discomfort of slumbering Europeans) every morning on the housetops before sunrise calling their disciples to worship.

A oonvOrsnai'dnc will take placo to-mor row iii flic llnptist school-room, Wcllcsloy street, in celebration of the pastor's, Bible class mid Young Men's Mutual Improve ment Society. The programme, which is n. highly attractive one, comprises nn inau gural address, duels, readings, etc., and winds up with it decided novelty, viz., a " Geography lice-," (o encourage competi tion in which i,Wo prizes are offcro... Ue freslii-.cnts will be provided, .-mil .scientific: iii-.riiuu.nt_ will lie on exhibition.

North Shore, on Keg-alta Day, presented quite a gay and festh o appearance, a large number of Auckland's tloni-cns having resorted thither to pass tlio day. Fathers anil mothers accompanied by their families, appeared to predominate, they having chosen tho wise courso of retiring to the graceful shades and sylvan retreats that are lo he found there. Flagstaff Hill was literally alive with Aucklamlitcs and othor visitor. Somo could lie seen indulging in the quiet but rat!.or ii sip:tl gumo of " French Tig," whilo reclining tuidcr the trees in the somowhat tullsiaes interesting coupliiH wero obsenod in pleasing attitudes, evidently drcami-tg thohuppy hours away, nnd fioling, no doubt, as liioiigh thoy wero in _j.ly-.inui. .. On the .summit of the hill n lnr<.'o miinher of people enngrcgntcd, many of them viewing with the aid of telescope, etc., till) proceedings below, The harbour looked lively and cheerful. Tho lorry bunts, notwithstanding tlio great trullic, performod llieir functions satisfactorily, and iliero was nota singlencoidont during Ihe wholo day, a fact which speaks well for tho management. One complaint, however, was mooted several times, viz. :—Allowing passengers .to plight on lo tho pier before the boat is alongside: Sum,, passengers in thoir anxiety to land jump oil' the boat while it is moving and coiixc'iuenUy run the risk of slipping overboard and other accidents. This practice is ono which may lead ton serious accident and should bo strongly dis couraged.

A remarkable case has attracted some at tention in medical circles in Fngland. A woman named Mrs Alexander, aged 67, was standing outside her house talking to a Mrs Stokes, when she was suddenly ob served to gasp for breath, and immediately fall to the ground. She was at once curried indoor.*, and seen by a doctor.—Dr. T. Neville deposed that ho was called to at tend deseas.d, and found her quite deud and perfectly cold. About an hour after wards a person came to his surgery to in form him that thu woman was alive, He again went, to the hoii'O, and to his utter a-ttouishmentho found the body quite warm, Witness again examined her at the hour., and endeavoured to introduce artificial respiration by administering brandy, pressing tha chest, oic., but without effect. On Monday, two days afterwards, he made a post-mortem examination, assisted by Dr, Leslie. On making an incision in thcchc.it ho found the cellular or areola tissues quite warm. On examining theamtait huge rupture was discovered on its posterior sin face. Death must havo hoen instantan eous, as tho rupture was an inch iv length' and the same in breadth. It was a most ex traordinary thing for the body to bo warm two days after death. Witnoss could not account for the generation of heat, except that tho heart had acted for some consider able lime after tho rupture. When ho was called to examine deceased there was not the slightest sound to bo heard from tho heart, and the woman was dead beyond a doubt.—The Coroner said it was the most singular case he hud ever heard.—Tho jury i(.turned a verdict in ueeirduuce with the medical evidence.

A meeting of the United Friendly Socio* tics' delegates was held on Friday evening la^t iv the Young Men's rooms. The com mittee appointed to canvass for signatures to a petition asking 11 is Worship the Mayor to proclaim the 17th March a public hiili day reported a fair amount of success, ami hoped to be successful in thoir ciidcnvours, The following programme of sports brought up by the Spoils Committee was adopted : JJ-Maidcn Race (Friendly Societies), ISO yards; Hup, Step and Jump; Frie.i-.lv "noil-ties' Cup, 100, 200 and -110 yards; Ail Cninei-s'Walking U:i(T,:iiiiili>s:|A'll Comers', .•«><> yards • Ladies' Race, 7"> yards ; Hoys' If in-*- under 15, liiOynuds; Oirl's Unco under LI, 50 .yards, wives and children of mem bers of Friendly Societies; Three-legged ltuee (draw fur partners) 7.) yards; Old Men's Race, over 40 years (members of Friendly Societies); One Mile Handicap (Friendly Societies); Long Jump; All comers' Race, 1 mile; SackjKaee ; Pulling the Stone; All-comers' Maiden Race, 120 yards; llaby Show. As it was stated that a largo number of trophies and subscrip tions were expected, the amount of prizes for each race was deferred for the present, as also the night of entries, but. they will be duly advertised. After the discussion of various other matters, the meeting ad journed till next. Friday, at 7.30 p.m.

In accordance with advertisement the Veil. Archdeacon Maunsell preached last evening ou education. He prefaced his remarks by guardi.g himself from desiring to advocate denominationalism or to impair the present .system of education, which he considered in all but one retpect most ex cellent. It excluded, however, a poor reli gious man from having his children taught the truths of Christianity, A rich man could send his children to any school, but it was beyond the mcaus of a poor man to do so, and therefore the poor man millet cd special disabilities under the Act. A gent'eman in Parnell had sent a circular to the Australasian Governments and those of the United States of America. Ho had received answers from California, Missis- I eippi, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Kansas. In some of these schools the Ifible was permitted to bo read without " note or comment," in others the principles of religion aud morals were inculcated. In the replies from tho other colonies tlie Bible was admitted to the schools, in others a certain time was allowed for religious in ..ruction by ministers of religion. But then the cry was raised, " You want to introduce deuominationalism." Nothing of the sort. It would be a misfortune if the school system should ever revert to deuomina tionalism. Any intention of doing so had been over and over again disclaimed, but over and over again theory had been raised. He believed that ministers of religiou had no desire to impair the present system, but they wero wounded in heart and conscience by being the only instructors shut out from the school. The music master or the draw ing master could bring his scholars into a class-room and teach his arl. How could it weaken tile system it the Bible might bo rend to children in the same way. There need bo no interference with the conduct of the school. At present there was a deep wrong to the parents of children who would desire roligious instruction for their chil dren, a deep wrong was done to religion itself, and to that Book which had conferred j such incalculable benefits on the British : people.

Owners of dogs of any value arc advised r.ot to delay in xettiinc collars. Tlio present Act Rives any person liberty to kill a doi? with out a collar, aud holds thu ownor libablo to v penalty of £10.

Holders ot kcrosinc licences are reminded that their licences cxplro to-day, and requiro to he renewed forthwith.

Wc would advise those who arc requiring n llrst-ilass watch to attend Mr Gabriel Lewi*' salo to-morrow at 11 o' clock, tlioro boliiK bouio vory line ones from best makers.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

[IJY TEI/GGRAl'ir, OWN CORRESPONDENT,]

NELSOV, this day. Yesterday the principal churches in tho city were filled by Wcsleyan ministers. Two powerful and eloquent sermons were preached iv Hardy-street Church by the Revs. E. Best and W. Morley.

The business of the Conference is slowly [ progressing. As usual the appointments . give most trouble. Everybody has to he pleased. The t lird reading and final ; list of stations f_ not complete yet. Tho number of telegrams from circuits protesting is growing alarm ing. The stationing committee aro bcict ou every hand. It is almost certain that the Rev. C. Griilin goes to Waikato, aud Bey. Ooughey to Grafton Iload. Tho Revs. Lawry, Si'ec, and Ncilson will be ordained to-night. The ordination charge will be delivered by the licv. W. Lee, ex-President, Somo laymen havo been ruled out of order by the President. The work is far from being finished. Many wish i_ was over. The sittings are held at six in the morning and evening.

To-morrow is a public holiday—tho auniverenry of Nelson. There will be a ( oiifercuce picnic and other social gather-

The number of persons having seats in the Conference is about 60.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be brie!; for it is wth words as with .he _ beams, the more tliey art) cOndended, th doeper they burn."—l-oUthkv.

The English life-bda.3 saved 113 lives from recent wrecks.

Mr T. Sealey has given written notico to the Newcastle Board that the dotoiir through his land to avoid the bad places on the old Whatawhata and Hamilton load will in future be treated as a trespass. Tho alleged Government grant to tbti Caswcll Sound Marble Works was repu diated by the Minister of Public, Works at luvercargill yesterday, who declared the published statement to be without authority. A kauri tree has boen discovered in the solid sandstone, over thirty loet below the surface of the| cliff, while excavating for the foundations of the Timber (Company's new olliccs, next the Gas-works, Customhouse street West.

Mr Oliver at luvcrcargill on Saturday refused to promise anything towards the hotter working of the Preservation Island coal, alleging thcro is enough coal now accessible to supply the colony for years to come.

A porter, closing a shop one rainy evening, took oif his coat while putting up the abutters. When a6ked why ho went out in his shirt-sleeves in tho rain "Shurc," said he, "don't I want a dhry coat to go home in ."

Lovers.—They were soon to be married. Ho had vague ideas of house-furnishing; and ho asked her what kind of carpets he should got. for the parlour. She said " Axminster." And thereupon he warmly protested that it was none of the minister's business.

Amateur: " Coining to nm-concert, Mr Erown'."—• Mr Brown : " Well, no, I think not."—Amateur : "Why, I thought you were fond of music !"—Mr Hrowu : "Well, yes j you see, that's where it is." Amateur would like lo ask him what he means, hut thinks it best not to.

Mr Allwill, of Woodburn, Cambridge, bus coimneneed reaping a splondid field of wheat, which promises to average 115 bushels to the acre, ii not more. This year there will bo ono of the bent grain harvests ever known in tho Waikato.

Mr Chamberlain, M.P., hopcH to soo the day when working men will bo creditors of the nation by investing their savings in I lie National Debt, as wait done lv Fiance, where upwards ot two millions of persons had capital thus invested, whereas in England Ihe number only amounted to 100,000.

One of tbe Ponsonby gig crew miscon ducted himself on Saturday. If a club fails to insist on gentlemanly behaviour among its members it is the duty ot others with whom they come in contact to take steps that will secure themselves from the indignity of gross insult. A summons to the I'ohce Court might supply the restraint which good breeding had failed to exercise. A St. Louis bunk teller, in cashing a cheek, guvn n woman a sealed env.lopo marked BOOdols, She did not count the money until she got home, und then found only 255d01. Sho returned to the bank, but could not got tho mistake rectified, as she ought to have opened the envelopo, the teller said, before quitting the counter, a luW-HUit bus resulted in a verdict for the woman, whoso statement of the facts was amply certiorated. The bank will appeal.

CHAMPION OUTRIGGER RACE.

AUCKLAND WINS,

A pretty fair evidence of tho widespread interest taken la the above-named event was afforded this morniug by the appearance ot tho wharf and city generally. Flags lloatcd from the summit, of many of tlie loading buaiues.H places, tho lootpaths in Queen-street wero thronged with pedes trian., evidently iuteut upon something more exhilarating than their ordinary busi ness concerns, whilo the wharf had an aspect similar to that which it invariably wears upon it regatta day. The harbour was dottod with small sailing crafts, and ditigios.tho whole extent of tho outer lees oi the wharf were thickly lined with anxious spectators, and the rigging of the contiguous vessels was crowded by more or lest expert climbers. The greatest iucertitudc appealed to prevail with regard to the arrangements for the race, no ono—not even those who aic looked upon as authorities iv such matters —knowing the precise time of starting, and very many confessing their ignorance ns to tho place. -hero was a huzy idea in the minds of most people that 0 o'clock wiih the appointed hour, but this was only a kiud of assumption ou their part, for which they seemed to have uo defined basis.

Ha quarter past nine, however, tbe Auck land crew punned the whurt ou their way tip the harbour, aud livo or ten iniuute-i later the steamer To Aroha, with a largo number of curious sight-seers on board, followed iv tho .sumo direction. Field glasses and tele scopes were iv great request throughout the city, and speculation was active touching the result ot the contest. The Whites, ol Mercury Hay, were tho popular favourites, hut the other crews, hy no means, lacked hackers aud supporters. A moderate breeze was blowing from north-east, aud the water was rather lumpy in consequence, .specially in mid-channel. At 10 o'clock the three bo'iU could be obsotved in close proximity to one another, but apparently not quite ready fur the start. They had savcral preliminary spurs across from the vicinity of tho Watch man to tho uorthcrn shore, which more than onco wore mistaken for the commencement of tho race itself. In theso the rowi ug abilities of tho Mercury Bay crew were displayed to decided advantage, and the common prediloction for them thereby became cousiderably streugthened. At 10.20 the boats were de spatched on even terms oil Kendall's Bay, the course lying down tho harbour, and ending just beyond tho wharf, The Auck land boat had the position nearest tho Watchman, the Mercury Bay crow being next, and the Thames crew ou the outer or northern side. They were so widely separ ated from euch other, however, that it was exceedingly difficult to determine which boat had the advantage. The uncertainty, however, was soon resolved. The Mercury Hay crow struck out a course for niid ehunucl, aud about the same time the Thames coxswain steered his boat more in sitorc, the two thus converging together, while the Auckland boat preserved a straight line. When the two outer boats crossed each other it was seen that the Mer cury Hay crew hud an appreciable lead. The relative positions of the Auckland aud Thames boats was at this time a matter of doubt, but when they had ap proached a littio nearer it became manifest that " the blue and whites,'1 as he Thames men- wore colloquially termed, had dropped sliehtly behind their metro politan antagonists. Every succeeding minute tho divergence between the courses of those two boats and that of their Meicury Bay rival proved more and more marked, but notwithstanding this it was still obvious that the latter wero steadily makiug head way. At this stage of the race the White's were pulling splendidly together with a long ieach and a regular and powerful stroke. They were now in mid-channel and uearing Stokes' Point. The water at i this place was very troubled, and a_ the boat was then headed slightly iv the direction of tho wharf the waves coming from the opposite quarter frequently washed * into her, thus rendering the position of tho oarsmen a very critical one. A minute later the men were observed to stop rowing, and the cause was soon explained by the outrigger gradually tilling and disap pearing from view, leaving the men immersed up to their necks in the water. The accident was witnessed from the steamer, and she at once steamed off to the ajsistancc of tho unfortunate ciew. Mean while the Auckland and Thames men held on their way, both crews appearing to be nerved to redoubled exertions by the mis hap just referred to. They quickened their stroke perceptibly, and in a few seconds were abreast the coal hulk. 'Iho Thames crew wero now pulling a grand stroke and gaining steadily upon their rivals who did i not seem able to put on tho customary spurt for tbe finish. Considering the long and careful training which the Auckland crew have had their form was very defi cient. The stroke pulled a fair oar, bui the reach of the others was glaringly short. Tbey also looked exhausted as they rowed past the wharf, ■ while the Thames competitors seemed to have plenty of " going " power in them still. Although their boat was half full of water they rowed well. Off the wharf tho Auckland crew had a lead of forty seconds, and thence to the finish the difference was but slight. The tesult ap peared to give great satisfaction to the crowds of on-lookcrs, but notwithstanding this there *,vas much sympathy expressed for the Whites. It is thought probable that the luttar will now challenge the successful crew to a fresh trial of skill. The Thames boat was the only one which a coxswain ou board.

The crew were ;J. Smith (stroke); ii.\ Thwaites (No. 1); Harrison (fro. 2); aud VV. Baton (No. 3). They were selected aud trained under the direction of Mr T. Hen derson, aud Mr D. Oxlcy, assisted by Cap tain Ncaring, Messrs Mitchelson, Barrou, aud T. Halstead. The remainder of the committee — Messrs Bennett, Whitaker, Gordon, R. Isaacs, aud Dacre, resigned a fortnight ago, in consequence of a boat being sent.for to the South,

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

THE WELLINGTON RACES.

(BY T_.LEUI.AVII, OWN COEEESPONDENTI.

WELLINGTON, this day. ' The •"Past's" sporting contributor writes the following notices on the coming Wel lington races :—Public interest in tho approaching rate meeting has ilagged up to the present, few candidates having arrived on tho scene of action. Last year tho week beforo the meeting fol-ty horses were train ing at the Hutt, whereas up till to-day not half-a-dozen were at exercise. The arrival of the To Anau with Southern horses has mado things livelier, and there is plenty of speculation over the big event, INatator is now first favourite, but the bookmakers nay he is taking liberties with his stable companion On Dit. Vallance and Masons' stables apparently rely on Bandwick. Volunteer, it is stated, will be absent. Lady Emma is not in such good older as a few days ago, and there are unfavourable rumours as to her condition. Tlie Auck land representative, Libeller, continues to bo quietly backed, and I think may be depended on this time to run a good little horse. Besides l.audwick, the Te Anau brought Mr Webb's Virginia Water, who will uot be kept for Dunedin after all, Badsworth (who 1 understand has lately changed hands), Butler's Agent and Lima, Mr Gilford's Clarence, and Mr Horsford's Mischief and the Governor. The steamer Mauawatu yesterday brought Grey Momus, Artful Joe, and Astronomer, while the Oreti conveyed Mr Halter's mysterious "Dark'tin" Dan. Lonehand, it is said, was uot entered for the Hurdles by his owner, aud will be an absentee.

BETTING,

Tho latest betting on the Cup during the last few days shews not much alteration. The largest transactions are in favour of Natator, who is now decidedly first favourite and backed to win about £500, at prices varying from 7 to 2 to 2to 1. Virginia Water has also received support at 100 to 15, to win about £GOO, but plenty moro ia to be had al. the same figure. The outside Dan has mado a big strido in quotations, having come from 100 lo3tol(IO to B,and is persistently nibbled at, Tho following was the state of thu odds : — 2 to 1 against Natator (taken and offered), ,'i to 1 against Libeller (offeror!, 4 to 1 taken), (1 to 1 again. t Volunteer (offered), 6 to 1 against Lady Emma (offered), 100 to 15 against Virginia Water (taken and offered), 100 to 12 against On Dit (ollercd), 100 to 8 against Dim (taken aud offered), 100 to 8 iiguinst Luna, Norseman, sir George, Bads worth, Governor, aud Mischief (oil'cred), 100 to 3 against Hailstorm (offered).

Natator is a still warmer favourite, and now stands at G to 4. Knowing ones look on him as a dead certainty for the cup.

[I'EU I'IUCSS ASSOCIATION.]

Volunteer was scratched at 10 30 this morning, for all engagements at the forth coming race-meeting.

TAURANGA RACES.

(IIV TEI-KUIUI'H, OWN CORBESI'ONDKHT.)

TAURANGA, this day. Tho annual races were held on Friday and Saturday, and were very successful, ihere was a good attendance, with line weather. Maiden Plate.—Penrose, Ist; Vandora, 2uU; Venui, 3rd.

Jockey Club Handicap,—Gildcroy, 7st._ Ist; Buudurrah, Oat. lOibs., 2nd ; Sunn ten: r, Sst. lllbs., 3rd.

Handicap Uurdi.l. Race.—Highland Fling, lOst. 71bs., Ist; Whakahihi, lOst., 2nd ; Te Whiti, list. lOlba.. 3rd.

Hack lluitULi. Race.—Naughty Boy, Ist,

Ladies' Pursk.— Sauntcrcr, list., Ist; l'arametia, lOst. lllbs., 2nd.

PItODUO-P-A-J-.— Naughty Boy, Ist,

County Cui'.—Bundatrab, 7st. 51hs., Ist; Gildcroy, Sst. 71ft-., 2nd; Barney, Cat, 3rd.

Con'sol .tion Stakes.— Paramcna, l&t,

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

THE RACING NOMINATION'S.

The nominations for tho great Autumn Handicap, the Ranter Handicap, und Fly ing Stakes, cloie to-morrow.

S. MATTHIAS' CHURCH, PANMURE.

THE annual meeting ot tin. church was held ou the 27th inst iv tho school-room, Krv. Ftauk Gould in the chair. Mr G. Ireland read tlio church warden's report for tbe past year, which showed a balance in baud of £30 0s lid, which sum £22 0. 4_d, balance over from last year, bad been paid towards tho Key. F. Gould's stipend, thus making it £90. Tho endowmeut fuud under the care of Mr Cochrane, had increased from £36' ISs 9d to £49 17s (id, making an extra credit to the fuuds of £1 12a Shi. The offertories, with the proceeds from other sources, enabled them to pay £10 moro to the clergyman, making his stipend up to the old i-tauda.d of £100 per annum. Rev. F, Gould reported of the Sunday-school :—Scholars ou the books : 60—26 males, and 34 females; teachers, 7—l male, and C females; superintendent, 1 ; librarian, 1, The average attendance was 50, The annual picnic was proposed to bo held at Kllerslie on February 12. The library contained 225 vols. The Scripture class, held iv the church school room, was still continued, save >'in the absence of the clergyman, The accounts showed a total income of £18S Is Id, and the expenditure showed as above stated a credit balance of £30 10s lid. The.reports having bceu adopted, the follow ing parishioners were elected to office -. — Mr Irclaud, minister's churchwarden, aud Mr Wills, people's churchwarden. Messrs Thompson, Hamlin, Fleming, Church, Brown, Searchlield, Watkius, aud Thomas Wilson, vestrymen. Messrs Banks and William Brown, auditors, ('ordial votes of thauks were tendered to Mrs Hamlin for her able superintenencc of the harmonium, to the choir, to Mr Davis, the Sunday school inspector, to the Sunday-school teachers for their assistance durin? the past year, to the chuichwardens and auditors, wcic passed, and the meeting closed with a vote ot thaui-s to the chairman.

CHURCH OF ENGLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.

The several schools of S. Paul's, S. Matthew's and S. Thomas' with their respective ministers and teachers as sembled at 11 o'clock on Saturday in front of the Choral Hall, aud proceeded in order for a day's onjoyment iv tbe sylvan glades of that shadiest of Auckland re treats, the Domain. Previously to start ing a short service was held in S, Paul's Cathedral Church, when the children, wearing rosettes upon their breasts, and bearing small banners iv their hands, were marched forward under the guidance of tbe Key. C. M. Nelson, M.A., and about twenty teachers, the children numbering over 200. Unfortu nately, on reaching the Choral Hall, tho other schools had not arrived, which caused somo delay; but when they appeared in sight at the top of Wellesley-street East, the S. Paul's scholars greeted them with loud huzzas, which augured well for their lungs. The S. Paul's school was headed by their beaulful banner, made last year to order by Miss Teutenberg, and which had evidently been in the keeping of care ful hands.

Tho S. Matthew's, S. Thomas', includ ing a section of inmates ot tho Industrial Home, added greatly to the picturesque sceno, and especially their new and beauti ful representative bauncrs, made by Messrs Teutenberg from designs by Rev. William Tebbs, of St. Mathcw's. These latter schools numbered over 500 scholars, and about 50 teachers. The childdren of S. Mat thew's were under the Key. W. Tebbs, and S. Thomas's uuder the Rjv. Mr Hitchcock. The S. Matthew's banner was chastely ornamented, with Christ in a central circle, bearing the words " Follow Me." The banner of St. Thomas'was of a showier character—blue, greeu, and gold - with the motto "Be uot Faithless, but Believing." ,-everal tents were fixed in shady places of tho Domain, aud provisions, cukes, etc., were provided liberally for the children, while sports of various kiuds were also inaugurated. The ollicers-in charge and the ladies did their best to ani mate and cheer tbe girls and boys in tbe pursuit of innocent pleasure.

There wero also 100 children from S. Peter's (Onehunga), under the Rev. Mr Mullgan and Mr Hutchison.

Apart from tbe Sunday - schools, thousands of persons were passing the holiday in the Domain, aud conspicuous among the amusements and stalls were the famous Cheshire swing-boats of Stubbs & Co., of Nortltwich, who were making the most of their opportunity.

A woman applied to a magistrate for v summons against a neighbour. — " She called me a thief your honour. Cau't I make her prove it?"—" No doubt yon could," said the magistrate, " but I think you had better not."

SUICIDE AT WELLINGTON.

'(I.V tELE-RAWI, PRESS ASSOClali6n.)

WELLINGTON, this tidy. R. WEI-.sH, an old settler at Taita, com mitted suicide near his brother's residence, at Opawaka, on Thursday, by cutting his throat. Tlie rash act is supposed to lie the result of drink. The body was found on Sunday. . ■ . .

ACCIDENTS ON REGATTA DAY.

'UiEl.i- were several accidents in con nection with the Regatta, but they were, for the most part, very trilliug. The most serious was, undoubtedly, the collision between the schooner Edith and the Planet. The Planet was employed as starting boat, and about 4 p.m. proceeded, with Captain McKenzie and two other gentlemen ou board, to Stokes Point for the purpose of starting the seventeenth race—that for four oared gigs. The Auckland, Ponsonby, and North Shore gigs were got in position, but before a start could be effected, a sailing boat ran down the North Shore gig, break ing one of the oars and carrying away the rowlocks. As a further mishap, the Auck land gig swamped, and the crew were taken on board of the Planet. 'I he steamer was then steered in tho direction of the flagship, with the iutcntion of passing under her stem. She was keeping straight for tho flagship, and just passing the ship Margaret Gilbrath when the schooner Edith was seen coming up the harbour, aud in rather a dangerous proximity, having passed the llagship. The Planet ported ker helm with the object of coming under the stern of the llagship, while "the Edith starboarded hers and ran right into the steamer, striking her right amidships and earring away tho bulwarks, foremast, broken in two places, housing of engine room, smashing the deck planking for several feet, and knocked the blow-pipe oil' the engine. The Edith sus tained but little damage-only carrying away her jibhoom. Messrs Joseph Bcnnet, A. E. Whitaker, Alexander St. Clair, and another person seeing the collisiou inevit able jumped overboard and struck out for the Edith. With littlo difficulty they were 1 got aboard, the only person sustain ing any hurt being Mr Bennett, who got a slight blow on the head from some of tlie Edith's swinging gear. Boats were put off from the Margaret Galbraith aud Lady Jocelyn, but arrived too late to render any assistance. The Planet was taken alongside the Margaret 1 Galbraith, and from thence was towed to the wharf by the City of Cork. The i Planet is owned by Messrs Martin (Engineer), and Tainc (Captaiu), who were in charge at the time. A slight accident also happened to one of the seamen of the Dunloe. After winning the race for ships gigs, the Uuuloe's crew went alongside to obtain a sail for tho purpose of cruising around the harbour. Some difficulty arising in getting the ropes free, a seaman named Coleman volunteered to go up the mast and free it, When ho reached the top, his weight over balanced the boat, and leaving co his hold he jumped into the water. The man was, however, speedily rescued, little worse for bis ducking, and tho party started off for their cruise, without any further mishap.

SATURDA Y'S EXCURSIONS

The Hobson Company and their friends enjoyed a rustic picnic at East Tamaki on Saturday. The s.s. Rotomahatta was chartered for the occasion, aud the City and Engineer Band engaged under the conduct of Mr James Impey, the excellent band of the HobßOti's having been engaged on the Flagship at the Regatta', Among the numerous company in attendance we noticed Captain Dignau, Adjutant Clifton, and Lieut. Flynu, together with a lat*j_e muster of the Company iv uniform. Lieut. Flynn, during the passage down, offered a very handsome necklace to be drawn for by the ladies. The drawing was made on the return voyage, and the coveted treasure fell into the hands of Miss Yates. A splendid luncheon was provided on the ground, in cluding tea, &c., under the management of Captain JUinuau, Games and nil kinds of amusements were inaugurated, and everybody seemed happy. Ou the way home a number of ballads and popular airs gave eclat to the hour, aud the party reached the wharf without an accident.

The builders picnic was also a success. Between 400 and 500 boarded the s.s, Comcrang, among whom were noticed Messrs Holdship and Hobson, Auckland Timber Company; Mr Carlaw, Mr 11. Wade (architect), Mr Foster (plumber), Messrs J. Hiron, Holland, Constable, James, McGuire, Rhodes, Gill, Wtight, Colwell, McColl, Keane, Jenkinson, Jones, Graham, Connolly, Jtihodes (jus.), MacCou nichie and Flatt (builders), and a large number ot other.-, together with their wives aud families. The Artillery Band attended, and played a number of public airs and selections throughout the day. A capital spread was provided by Messrs SliAiler and Blaikie, which gave the utmost satisfaction. A variety of amusements were aIBO pro vided, and everything harmonised with the holiday,

GOOD INTENT LODGE, M.U.O.

The Provincial Grand Master Allen, P.P.G.M. Cole, district officers, and tbe oiliccrs and members of the above lodge, and a large number of excursionists, were dcterminedlo enjoy Auckland's chief holi day by a trip in the s.s. lona, Captain SteTensoii. The committee inteuded going to the Hot Springs, but changed the route for the LCawau. The vessel made the run down in about 3 hours, a distance by water from Auckland of 29 miles. Iv rounding the point of the Kawau the eye meets a beautiful picturesque bay with its lovely sylvan retreat, and its convenient wharf. Tho splendid mansion, tho residence ot Sir George Grey, comes mto view with its lino lawu and surroundings, planted with trees and plants from almost every country, growing iv health aud vigour, and many others indigenous to the soil. The garden aud orchards at the rear of the residence are replete with tbe choicest fruit trees and rare plants. The excursionists were met on the wharf ana warmly wel comed by Sir George Grey, and conducted into his beautiful grounds and through bis house. Sir George's residence is built of permanent materials, the rooms large and lofty, and present a cheerful appearance, and admirably futnished, the wall hung with paintings of great antiquity and value; but, strange to say, in that noble mansion Sir George Grey desires not to have a room carpctted, but all the floors are scrupulously clean and remarkably white. But what interests visitors most is Sir George's collec tion of many original books and MSS., and it might be pardoned to allude to a few. There are two large wooden cases con taining the original MSS. from which t'>e first Vulgate llible was printed by Fust, 1 -162. Fust aud Scb(jeffcr priuted the first Latin Bible from the orginal MSS. now in possession of Sir George Grey ; perhaps the rarest book is the "Speculum Humanum Salvationes," printed in block letters before the invention of detached types, 1435. There is an oviginal letter of John Thurloe, Secretary of State to Cromwell, and a treaty signed on behalf of England, 1G53, by Thurloe aud Sir Philip Meadows, and another historic relic is Thurloo's letter to the King of Denmark, when the protector revised it by substituting the words " hardly borne " for that of his Secretary's " barely civil." There is au autograph of Louis XVI attached to a purport of an English Ambassador, ' 1759, aud signed by Mane Antoinette, for 4,C00 livres, anil should our Auckland Free Library ever get possession of it, could perhaps turn it into cash, for it never has been paid. There is an edition of Chancer, 1-PJ3. aud of 'Spencer's "Faerie epicene," 1590. A Caxtou Bible, and a— of Pericles of Tyre, 1609, by Shakc-Spere, aud his sonnits 1640. '1 hero is a New Testament in the aboriginal touguo, N.S.W. A book of Mormon in hieroglyphic?, a dictionary in au Indian language, an ancient Coptic MSS., an Egyptian MSS. enclosed in the skin of au alligator, and to com plete this hasty notice, the Queen's Book presented to Sir George Grey, X.C.8., and beating her autograph, and letters of the late Dr. Livingstone, the great African explorer. Through the estate there have beeu carriage roads cut, and side walks around the various hills running up from the grounds adjacent to the house. After allhadheartilycnjoycd themselves, returned to the good ship, and given three hearty ringing cheers for Sir George Grey, and for his courteous reception, they bade him farewell; and each one and all seemed contented and happy on their homeward trip, and wishing success to the enterprise of tbe old " Loyal Good Intent" to Provincial G.M. Allen and P.P.G.M. Cole, of the district, termU nated a day's enjoyment not likely to be forgotten,

Disinfectants aro Rood, in their way. They fwis-_5 c°P tBKi°n an(i dissipate noxious odors ,i_... Ta<. e th 6 tttm<»sphere. But they cannot destroy miasma, nor can thoy render the human T^ m„Z°/ ÜBaiaal th, oil' m °i)hiiio inllnZcl. lo guard against these requires internal remedies. Something: that will havo a repellant tendency, and will so operate on tlie frmneasm render it impervious, as it were, to these poisonous exhalations. Tho best internal v.sin- ScCpp.. P° Wolfc' BßcW^amAr o __aUc

CABLEGRAMS.

IEEU-KB'- TE_,J_(___AMB,

EUROPEAN.

LONDON, January _8. The debate in the House of Commons on the second reading of the Irish Coercion Bill was resumed to-day. Mr Gladstone made a lengthy speech during the evening in the course ot which he reminded the House that tlie increase of agrarian outrages and the Land League had progressed together, and were strongly connected The coercive measures which the Govern! ment proposed to adopt aimed solely at the punishment of evil-doers, and the abettors in the agitation. The debate waa again further adjourned.

SIR G. CULLEY DEFEATED BY THE BOERS.

CAPETOWN, January 28.

Telegrams from oilicial sources have been received this evening from Natal, announc. ing a serious British defeat in the Trans. vaal. The information to hand states that Sir George ColJey made an attack in force on the Boer position at Langseek. Heavy fighting ensued, but the enemy offered a strong defence, and finally inilicted a severe repulse on the colonial force, which w aß compelled to retire with heavy loss in killed and wounded. Sir George has decided to await the expected reinforcements from England and India before resuming the offensive measures against the Boers.

January 28,

Further news to hand from the Transvaal state that in the defeat at Langseuk, Sit George Colley's force lost 190 rank-and-file and live officers killed, and three wounded,'

CAPE NATIVES SUBSIDING.

CAPETOWN, January 29.

Intelligence to band from Kaf.raiiasta.es that the rebellion of the Pondomics, Tern. bus, and other tribes is daily collapsing, aud it is expected shortly to be completely quelled.

GIiECO-TURKISH CONFERENCE,

LONDON, January 29.

It is announced that the British Govern, ment is in accord with the other Powers in regard to the action to be pursued for the settlement of the Turko-Greek difficulty, and has agreed to the proposed Conference at Constantinople; at tbe same time it is known that Greece has been informed that England still believes a compromise has been decided on by the Powers, and the Berlin Treaty is to be yet binding on Turkey.

Obstruction, in the House of Commons. LONDON, January 18.

There is a probability that the obstruction in the House of Commons will soon be brought to an end. Professor Harold Bogers, one of the Liberal members for Southwark, has discovered among the old orders of the House one which dates hack to the year 1000, which empowers the Speaker to "stay irrelevant speeches." It is likely that this will be used for the purpose of putting a stop to the present protracted discussion.

January 20.

The Dutch settlers, of South Africa have made an appeal to the Government and people of Holland claiming their sympathy and protection in the present relations with Great Britain. It is considered very un likely that assistance will be granted. It is reported that Mr Joseph Cowen, of Newcastle, meditates, with Mr. Parnell, haranguing a monster meeting, to be held in London, in opposition to the application of the Government for coercive measures iv Ireland.

Coalminers' Strike,

In consequence of tho continued striko among coalminers of Lancashire serious dis turbances are threatened, and troops have been despatched to the district to maintain order.

Mr Gladstone and the Boers.

Mr Gladstone has expressed sympathy with the loyal Boers, but regrets that it is impossible to giant them independence. It is stated that Earl Beaconsfield is pressing upon the Conservative Party the necessity of supporting some measures of land reform in Ireland with a view of check> mating the designs of the Land League.

Australian Frozen Meat. The frozen butter by the Potosi is pro nounced in tolerably good condition, out is not yet landed. Tire frozen meat was bought with avidity, as there is great scar city of stock in Smithlield market owing to recent snowstorms.

Wool Exhibition.

A meeting will he held in the Mansion House next Friday of merchants and othent to advocate the holding of a wool exhibi tion at which Australia, the Cape of Good Hope, America, and all the great wool producing countries shall be represented, Mr. Bradiaugh and the Maori

Prisoners.

Mr. Bradiaugh called the attention of the Government to the cruelty practised upon the Maoris arrested in the New Plymouth district of New Zealand in keeping them in prison for several months without trial, Mr. Grant Duff, Under-Secretary, re quested that the question should be post poned until the arrival of full information on the subject, which he expected to receive by the March mail.

CRICKET MATCH.

Twelve v. Twenty-four.—This match was played on the Domain Ground on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in an easy victory for the twenty-four. The following are the scores : —

Twelve :—First and second innings.— Testro, 9, 0; Lynch, 0, 15 ; C. MacQor mick, 0, 1 ; Cox, 5, 5; Mumford, 3; Laukham, jun., 6; Bowden, 0 ; Ivens, 0 ; Colbcck, 4; King, 1, 10; F. Porch, 4; A. Beale, 0. l_x.ras 7. Total 75.

TwESTr-FOUR :—First innings,--Craw ford, 3, ; Isaac, 2 ; Holmwood, 2 ; W. Porch, U; Whiteside, 3 ; Ripley, 0; Mills, 1; Walker, 3 ; E. Beale, 0; BiDdou, 19; Stewart, 20, N. Porch, 15; Butler, 0; Creeks, 12; Cromwell, 2; Roach, 19; Lank ham, 7 ; Sadler, 0 ; Che .soman, 2; A. MacCormick, 3; Gatland, 0; John, stone, 1; Jervis, 0. Extras 7. Total 130.

THEATRE ROYAL.

HENRY KETTEN'S PIANO RECITAL.

The sixth and last recital of the season was given on Saturday evening to a large and attentive audience. The first part of the programme included a selection from "Der Freyschutz " (Weber), Mendelssohn s "Fru chlingslied," ISo. 6 of book 5 (by special re quest), a fantasia on the prayer from " Mosb in Egitto," nnd a serenade by Schubert. This last deserves special notice, both on account of the excellence of the music and for the delicacy with which it was played, In the second part were arrangements by MrgKetten himself ef Haydn's " Austrian Hymn" and the " Car nival de Venise " —both, in their way, evi dencing considerable ability. Bach's " Ga votte iv G Minor " was a grand piece of ex ecution. Gottschalk's Pasquinade of which Mr Ketten had given so superb a rendering as to call for its iuseitionby special request, was agaiu received with loud applause, and an encore was responded to by Mr Ketten with his new caprice—a piece that delights ouc more and more each time of hearing it. The concert ended with a piece of gigantic proportions—a fantasia of no less than six different airs, concluding with the National Anthem. This was indeed a musical puzzle. The interweaving of one melody with ano ther ; the transitions through major ana minor scales ; the sudden uprise of an air where least expected ; and the grand ulti mate at the finish :j all contrived to mako this oue of the most extraordinary pcrfor inauces that Mr Ketten has yet given us. Wo are glad to observe that Mr Ketten will continue his recitals this evening and to-morrow (Tuesday). A capital programme is aunounced for to-night.

MINING NEWS

The following is the mine manager's re port of the New Golden Pah Company :—I beg to report that I am engaged in cleaning out the drives and putting in timber where required. Bottom level west —I am clean ing ibis out. I hear of a rise in this level spoken of as one of the best prospects in your mine. It is supposed to come up underneath the run of gold in the 80 ft. level. lam anxious to get in to see this rise and put it through to connect it with the SO ft. level, and then I hope we shall have a good payable block of ground to stope out. I have cleaned out the 80 ft. level west and purpose to follow all the cross leaders aud the main reef where gold was got in former days in hope of getting something; payable. It is said there is pay able gold in this level, I shall ascertain the correctness of reports by putting on hands to put a leading stope over the back of the level. I find a good looking reef which is well worth prospecting in the SO ft. level south. Machinery is working first-class.— AY. 0. Martin, Mine Manager.

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Speoial Advertiaementa. qTOCK-TAKING .JLJAHGAIN S. Iv preparation for stock-taking,' WILLIAM RATTRAY has REDUCED THE PRICES OF HIS LAK-E AND WBLL-ASSOUTID STOCK | of QUMMKI. riOSTUME?, »|__NTLE!?, AND Tl/f ILIBNERY, '. In order to elloot a clearance COSTUMES at 12s Sd Reduced to 0s Cd 1 COSTUMES at 10s Gd Reduced to 153 COSTUMES at 25s Reduced to 19s 0d COSTUMES nt 30s Reduced to 25s COSTUMES at 35b KI.DUCEI. to _S_ Gd COSTUME'S at 45s Reduced to 37a Gd MANTLES and MILLINERY aro Roduccd In similar proportions, AT Ty ILLIAM T_> ATTRAY'S Costume, Mantle, Millinery, Se General DltAl'Kl.Y ESTABLISHMENT, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, GG, (.UEEN-STEEET, AUCKLAND,