SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

_,„„ ... »m W « J Thlß Kvonlng, 110 1 UNSKT This Kvening, f1.19 IUNHISK.—To-Morrow Morning, 0.1 M'JON'B AGK,-Fall Moon. lGth, 10.1G a.m.

ARVIVALS.

TO-DAY.

Glonflg, s.s , Farquhar. from Tuuranga tna, 8.8., Stephonßon, from Uussoll

DEPARTURES.

LAST BVININQ. Waitaki, s.s., Kdie, for Wnugarol

T.l-DAY. Southern Cross, 3.5., Heliuidor, for Lovuka

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London-Looh Urr, londlnt; Tauratiftn — GlonclK, Woilucsday; Waitakl, Thursday "Ruseoll—lona. Monday

Whangarol and Kussoll—Wnltakl, Wodnosdnj Now Plymouth and South—l'oiiKuin, Tuosdny Whangnrei—Argyio, Tuesdaya and Fridays Waitakl, Friday Lovuka—southern Cross, Sth Kriondly Islnnria-Jlyrtlo Islands- Coronot

VESSELS EXPECTED

Wolverine, H.M.S., from Sydney, shortly Moropo, Bhip, from London Oxford, slily, (M.T.L.3.) from London; Bailed

Sydonhum, barquo (J.M.F.Q.), from London sailed November 27th ilvona, barque, from London; to tail January

Chile, barque, from London ; loading Orient, barque, from Now York; to sail l<eb-

Peru, barquo, from London ; sailed Jan. 12 Loch Dee, b.irquu, from Lmlon; Bailed Deccnv

Superior, barque, from Now York; sailed Cabarfoidh", barquo (S.Q.M.J.t, from Hongkong Orwell, brigantine, from tho Islands Defiance, brtenntino. from Duncdiu Kthol, brigantino, from Dnnodin Ryno, brigantino, from Kotumnh Look Out, brigantino. from Sydnoy Knoray, schooner, from Noumea Heron, schooner, from Sydney Mazeppa, schooner, from Rarotonga Marion, schooner, from Noumea Policeman, schooner, from Noumea Julia Price, schooner, from Noumea Daysprlng, mission schooner (W.N.8.M.), from tho Islands Gael, schooner, from Lovuka Agno3 Donald, schooner, from Rarotonga Sybil, schooner, from Socioty Islanda Transit, sohooner, from Rarotonga

Tho weather moderated slightly this morning and allowed tho s.s. Southern Cross to continuo hor passago to Levuka and Suva.

Tho barque Galatea has beon chartered at Nelson to load barley for London.

Tho s.s. lona arrived from Rusaell this morn ing after a very rouuh passnge. She brings 18 cases fruit, 135 sacks gum. 18 boxes, 2 saddles. 8 hides, i bales sheep skin?. Hnssenxers^Miss Richards, Messrs Maguiro, Reid, Hini Kahia, Matthew and Houin.

Thfi schooner Fairlie hns completed thn dis charge of her cargo and took in a quantity of ballast to-day, with vrhich sho proceeds to Whangaroa.

•<The cutter Tamaki Packet arrived at Tauranga with a large cargo el firewood from the Barrlor on '1 uesday.

The Oorman schoonor Matautau was towed Blongsido the Roclumation Road at tho foot of Alb it-strcot, by the Fnrry Company's Talnni this afternoon. Sho will bo placed in tho dock on Monday immediately upon tho oxit of tho Rotomahana, and will lthen undergo exteoeivo ropairs at tho hands of Air Bailoy.

Mr J. Biglow, shipwright, has undertaken a contract for furni?hiuK tho echoonor Lizzio Guy with several now staunchens, and removing tho mainmast 3ft Cinches forward. Tho latter alteration is expected to prove an improvement In tho vessel's sailing qualities.

Tho Waitaki's noxt trip will bo io the South, leaving for Glsborno on Tuesday or Wodnoaday noxt. She B.'. Wellington is expected from tne South via Tauranga on tho came day, and will take the Waitaki running.

Tho e.s. Glenelg from Tauranga to-day brought 500 sacks gum, 12 sacks boef, 1 horse, 1 ton flour, 10 tons sundries, and tho following paasongors;—Mr and Mrs Hay, Misa Kelly. Miss Wricley, Messra Brighton, McGea, Greonloafe, McKay, Curtice, hamsoa, Mirch, Thomas, Jarno3, and 2 steerage

PORT OF ONEUUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Howona, s.s., Amodoo, from Hokianga

DEPARTURES.

Owako, schooner, Purdy, for Dunedin Rowena. e.s., Amodoo, for Waitara Sjagull, brigantine, Lang, for Dunedin

IMPORTS.

> Por Rowens, from Hokianga—23 cases and 18 sacks gum, 12 cases fruit, 1 chain and anchor, 2 packages.

EXPORTS.

Per Owake, for Dunedin—2s,ooo feet pnrirl timber. Per Seagull, for Dur.edin- 93,000 feet timber. Per Rowena, for Waitara-250 pieces timber, 2 cases and 5 sheets corrugated iron, 1 bara iron, and 6 packages.

The 5.9. Rowona left for Waltara at 1 p.m. yesterday. Passengers: Jiias Judd, Messrs Koralow, W. Webster. W. Goaaell.

PORT OF WHANGAROA.

AKKiViiK^ifffflarerJrKHomimaa,ecnoonor, Bathurst, from Auckland, with a ueiioralcirgo; and Roderick Dhu, brieantine, Roberston, from Auckland, with hard wood as ballast; Bth, Start, cutter, Williams, from Auckland, in ballast; and At'anta, schooner, Donovan, from Auck land, with a general cargo. Departdrks.—oth .March, Champion, cutter, McUermell, for Mongonui, with a car^o of dressed and sawn timber.

Vessels Loadi> G,—3tag, barque, with baulk timber, for Wellington; Koderics Dhu, brigan tine, ditto, for Dunedin ; Linder Weber, brigantine, witli sawn and dressed timber, for Napier ; Kriemhilda, schooner, with sawn timber, for Auckland: Start, cutter, ditto, for Auokland; Atlanta, schooner, ditto, for Auck land,

PORT OF KAIPARA.

Arrivals, March 7 : Magellan Cloud, brigan tine, McDonald from whangatei, wjth coals.

Departures, March 8: Pakeha, brig, Brewer, for Dunedin, with baulk timber; Antnons, brigantine. Payne, for Dunedin, with sawn timber; Vision, brig. MeCabe, for Melbourne, with sawn timber; Speedwell, barque, Blake, for .-ydney, with biulk timber, March 9: Wel lington, barque, Bezar, for Melbourne, with with baulk timber; Nightingale, brigantinc, MoKenzie. for Timaru, with baulk timber; Kdith Held, schooner, McColville, for Pntea with sawn timber.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

London, March 10, Arrived: Fernglen, from Auckland.

Mci bourne, March 11. Airived: Rotomahana, s.s , from the Bluff. Wellington, yesterday. Arrived: Albion, s.s. from the South. Timabu, yesterday. Arrived: Margaret Galbraith, ship, from Auckland.

Lyttleton, yesterday, Arrived: Hlnemoa, e.s., from Wol'ington.

Lyttklton, this day. Arrived: Hawea, from Wellington, at 1.5 p.m. Gisborne, this day. Arrived : Arawats, p.s., at 5 a.m.

Port Chalmers, yesterday. Arrived: Penguin, c.a, from the North' Sailed: Tararua, for Melbourne via Bluff.

«ST £1 Fkkk GIFTSI—TIio Proprietors rl Wolpk'b Aromatic Hoiihdam sumnai-im, to lnrtuco tho destruction and provont tho ini propor uao of their wrapuora and ltib'ila, nnd thus furttior prutoct thu Public against friuil and deception, havo onclosod In tho wrapper**, or undor the labnl on tho quart bottles, alnco Ist Ojtobor. 1878, and continue to onoloao IN kvkiiv DAY'a IMOICINO THItIHIUIIOUT THK VK\U V H X E X £1 O 11 D B R S, which tiro drawn uuon the undorslmnod, nnd which will bo cashed by thorn on prOßontation. To sscuro thoso Gifts, tuo Publin miißt bo caroful to ask for, and accopt nothing but, the QKNUINK UnOIPHO Wni.FKS SCIINAI'I'S, with our muno upon iho top label, M. Mosh Sc Co Wynyard Lano, Sydney.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Ci.osk as Under.— This Day. For Waitara, Wanganul, and Wellington, per Samsou, at 4,30 p.m. Monday, Hat instant. For Waitara,per Rowonn, at 11 a.m. For Coromandol por Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 11.30 a. Ml. For Norfolk Island and Now Oalodonla, per Norvnl, at 2 p.m. Kor Russell, Kawakawa, Waugaroa, and Mongonui, por lona, at 1 p.m. For Tauranga and Dunedin, por Waitakl, nt ■1 p.m. For Tauranga andOpotiki, por Glonolg, at 1 p.m For Grcymouth, llokittkn, and Australian colonies, por Hero, at 5 p.m. For London (direct), por Loch Urr, at 5 p.m. for Thames, per Kntorpriso, at 6.30 p.m. TUK3DAY. 15th inatuut. For Taranakl and Southern Ports, per Wanaka, at 5.30 a.m. For Wai worn, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Whaugaroi Heads, Waipu, Whungaroi, and Mangapal, per Argylo, at I p.m. Monday, 21st instant. For Friendly Islands and Samoa, por JMyrtlo, at- S. B. 8139, Chief Postmaster. Chlof Post-ofllco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March 12th, 1881,

Tlioatro Royal — Thompaon'n Confodorato Diorama of the American War, 8 p.m.

HBlf-yowly meeting of Journeyman liakors— Paoiflo Hotol, 7"30 p.m

Wellcsloy street Baptist School-room -Alpha Crioket Club Meeting, S p.m. V.M.C.A.-Devotional and Blblo RoadiDif, 7.31) p m.

Birth.

ANDKRSON.-On tho 4th lnatant. at her re- Bidonce. Ponsonby Road, tho wifo of Win. Andorson of a daughter. GOODISON.-On tho 10th March, at her ro sidenco, Shepley Cottage, New-atroot, thu wife of J. W. Uoodison ot a son.

Marriage.

WILLTAMS-SCOTT.-On tho 22nd February, by tho Kov. W. Morley, Theodore Koudoll. fecond son of Captain James Williams, of Auckland, to Annie, only daugbtor of the late Mr. John Scott, of Belfast,

Death.

BE ATT Y.—Oa Mnrch Uth, at Soallold Viow, Nina Gcorgina Humphreys, infant daughter of J. P. and M. A. Boatty, aged ti months.

Tho funeral will loavo her late rosldonoo On Sunday at 1 p.m.

GRACE.-On March 12'h, at her lato realdonco, Salo-streot, Freeman's Bay, Catherine Grace, aged 78 years. The funeral will take placo to-morrow (Sun day), at 3 o'clock. Friends aro respectfully invited to attend.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1881.

For th aus that acks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the ijood that we can da

Sir Vernon Harcouet's statement la the House of Commons, that the Government had positive information of an extensive organisation in Ireland for an armed rising, gains confirmation from the seizure of a quantity of arms, which is reported in our cable despatches to-day. That disail'ection also existed iv the Irish regiments of the re gular army was likewise established. Before the last mail left, the 2nd battalion of the 18th Royal Irish, which was for some time stationed in Auckland, had been disarmed for disloyalty. So extraordinary, if not unprecedented a step, would never have been taken unless evidence compromising a large part of the battalion had come to the knowledge of Imperial authorities. Such discoveries as these explain the change whicJi came over some members of tbe Gladstone Cabinet with reference to the Coercion Bill. The conviction that active repressive measures were necessary, was bi ought too strongly home to admit of further lenience towards incipient rebellion fomented by American adventurers ; and the -violence of the agitation has thus been the means (if uniting the formerly divided English Liberals and Radicals in opposition to Irish aims. Mr Parnell has felt tbe grip of the Liberal mca-

sures to severely that ho now appeals to the Irish in England to oppose all Liberal candidates. Does he suppose he would do better with Earl Beacousfiold, who went to the la*t election with the single cry of "Down with the Irish." Mr Parncll haa proved himself a leader more distinguished for persistence and vehemence thau capacity. The close of last session, after the rejection of the Irish Tenants' Compen. sation Bill, lett the Cabinet and the great majority of the English Liberal party sym pathisers with the Irish cause. Mr Forster went so far as (o threaten the House of Lords with a cuaDgo in i's constitution. The openiDg oF this session has shown the Government alarmed at the danger of manifesting any sympathy with an agitation daogeroua to internal peace, and which its leaders are doing their utmost to fan into treason against the Urown. Persistence in Piich a course will render it utterly impossible for the Liberals or .any other party to gain moral force enough with the House of Com mons to apply any remedy at all to Irish grievances. It is no wonder that many of the Home Kule members, foreseeing the consequences of his indiscretion, have re pudiated Parnell's leadership. The disgrace that has fallen on the 18th lioyal Irish will be reacted by many people here. It was a fine gallant regiment_ in the field, but was always infected with treasonable senti ments. During the former FeDian rising the officers of the battalion considered it prudent to take precautionary measures by placing on double sentries and restrict ing the access of the troops to the city. The regiment was recruited chiefly in the western ountics of Ireland, the very hot-bed of disaffection, and the men had not buried their passions and enmiiies when they took the shilling and the oath. From South Africa the nnws ia not satisfactory. The Cape Government having failed to obtain the ac ceptance of tho terms of submission which they imposed on the re bellious Basutos have recommenced war like operations. The terms were regarded by tne Imperial Government as too severe, but no doubt the Cape Government are right in resolving that now the colony has been forced into the ex pense of placing a large force in the field they shall make the campaign effectual in its purpose. The error of patching up a peace upon an insecure basis is usually the mo3t costly and destructive in , the long ruD, as the experiences of New Zea land and Afghanistan attest

The City Council Lave followed up their resolutions fixing the conditions upon which tenders will be invited for the construction of tramways by issuing yesterday the tol lowing circular to the Chairmen of the Dis trict Boards of Karangahape, Ponsonby,

Newton, Grofton lload, Mount Eden, aud Newmarket :—

Town Clerk's Ollicc, Auckland* March 11, 1881; Sir,—l havo the honour to iuform you that tho City Cbuncil of Auckland havo resolved upon advertising in the principal towns in tho Colony, Australia, and San Fraucisc'd, for tenders for promoting, laying down, maintaining,, and controlling tram ways within the said city, In order to ensure their usefulnoss and tho vast cotj vonienco of tho establishment of nil elll cieut system of comfortable tramcais, run ning at repeated and regular intervals, at a low rate of fares to tho suburban residents, it will bo necessary to havo tho co-Operation of tho various District Boards adjoining tho city. Tho Council would be glad to learn at an early dato if they may rely on tho con currouce. of your district.

A printed copy of tho conditions and stipulations will ho forwarded early next week, ns booh as thoy arc printed, fur tho information of yourself and Hoard.—l am, &c, P. a. Philips, Town Clerk.

There is no doubt Whatever that to make the tramway servico cllcctive tho co-opera tion of the suburbs must bo secured. The limits "f tho authority of tho city extend no further than the boundary roads, which by this Act are placed under the control of tho Corporation ; but imy tramway system, to bo nt all satisfactory and successful, must go beyond. The suburbs aro moreiutcrostc 1 in tho schen.o than tho city, anil there should bo no trouble in arriving at an understanding with thorn on ihe subject, The " Herald " iv an articlo discussing the matter to-day, exhibits a want of acquaintance with the stops already taken by t.ho Council. The invitation to tho suburbs, tho assumed omission of which it stigmatises as an oversight, has already boen sent, and the- conditions furnished contemplate throughout consultation ltol.li by tho city and tho contractor with the suburban bodies. To avoid delay, it was advisablo for tho Corporation to take the initiative, so far as its own jurisdiction extends, instead of wait ing for the issue of protracted negotia tions with a number of suburban hodies. Tho conditions appear to havo boen so carefully drawn to protect tho interests of tho owners of tho roads over which tho trains will pass, that we do not supposo tho highway boards will find much diilkmlty in coinciding with them, thus establishing uniformity and agreement with any contractor who liny bo prepared to ontor into the scheme.

Wo havo received a letter from Mr Stickley, lato master of tho Homo for Neglected and Destitute Children, explain ing what he comtiders to be tho causes of tho immoralities discovered in tho Home, and his position in connection with tho matter. The letter, however, came too latn for publication to-day, aud is held over. The foundations of tho British Hotel havo now been laid nnd built, up to the street lorel, and judging from their oxtcnt nnd substantial character, tho superstructure should form ouo of the architectural orna ments of tho street. The work of demoli tion and re-construction might be carried on with advantage as far as Stoadman's seed depot.

Tho petition aent to tho Mayor asking that a public holiday should bo declared on the 17th March, being the day chosen for holding tbo United Friendly Societies' Demonstration in aid of locnl charities, only had 37 signatures. The following reply has been sent :—" Town Clerk's Otlico, Auckland, 9th March, 18S1. Sir,— In reference to tho petition you havo left with tho Mayor for a holiday on tho 17th inst., the Mayor docs not consider under the circumstances (as a great difference of opinion exists with regard to tho advis ability of declaring ii holiday oil that day) that the petition is anything like nunie rously-cnongli sipned, and therefore regrets he cannot aecedo to tho application. I return you the petition herewith.—l have, Ac. (signed), P. A. PHILLIPS, Town Clerk. Mr Cox, care of Messrs Whitaker and ltussoll, solicitors."

Wo learn that the Icverot caught by a young man in Freoman's Bay escaped from Mr Knight's central market corner of (Juecn and Darby streets, who will gladly reward its captor with something more substantial than thanks. Its mother is to be seen there as well iv a thoroughly tamo state.

Mr I. Mahcr of ()iiehun»ii writes :—I deny moat emphatically ever having stated to Messrs Daltou, Macbntlio, or others, my powers us n pedestrian. On my arrival in Auckland, it was rumoured that I was a toriVi niynrouieF^wiro'resi'flcs'iii Gisborne, and who has won ,\ number of races and hears a good reputation in a pedestrian. Regarding their statement of not training Lynns until after the Handicaps were nut, I hold interested parties should not interfere with competitors in the wny of training before or after the llaudicaps were out. Mr John Mohan has been installed Dls tric: Grand Master of the Westlund Masonic lodges, vice Mr Lazar.

Thoic can bo uo doubt as to the popularity of the Public Baths, and there is certainly a good prospect of them paying well. During the last three daya of this week no fewer thau 1110 persona paid for admission.

The people of the eastern side of the city are now beginning to clamour for npecial provision for bathing, on the ground that the orcseut baths from their remoteness are practically inaccessible to them. Their representations on the subject could hardly be made more timeously, for the Harbour Board has under its consideration just now the futuro disposition of the Breakwater Baths", the leaso of which is on the eve of its expiry. We understand that that body is quite willing to band them over to the city authorities upon the neces sary application being made, so that an ex cellent opportunity offers for affording Kas tern Aucklanilcrs the same ablutionary facilitiesos their Western compeers. Each establishment should be self-supporting. An iuqueßt was held to-day at the Whau Lunatic Asylum before Dr. Goldsbro,' coroner, and a jury, Mr Frederick Mann, foreman, on the body of James Davis, aged 44, who died on the 11th instant. The deceased wa9 admitted a patient on the 7th August, 1877, being '.mentally alllicted and HufferiiiK from paralysis. The evidence of Dr. Young shows that Davis was seized with inflammation in the lungs on the 2nd instant, and that he gradually go; worse, and died on the nijjht of the 11th insf. The jury found a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony. Constable Clarkn represented the Police. The de ceased was a native of Wales, and had no relations in the colony.

The Auckland aud Thames riile and car bino representatives will arrive in the Manakau by the Wanaka to-morrow, but po far there are no organised arrangements for suitably receiving them, It is rather un fortunate that our volunteers should manifest such an apathetic spirit in the matter, forwith out slight trouble and at in considerable expense, a reception might be accorded, which would gratify the local men and leave a pleasing impression upon the minds of the Thames marks men who for the third consecutive year have maintained the renown of the province by winning one of the two champion belts. Two of our Companies, however, are resolved, in default of united action, to make a display on their own ac count, viz., the Victoria Company and the Naval Brigade. Captain Mahon, of tho former corps, has engaged drags to tako his men out to Ouehunga in the morning, and we understand from him that he will bo happy to offer accommodation to any other Volunteers who may wish to tako a part in tho " welcome home.'1 The ;Naval Brigade will also proceed to Onehunga. We hope that a hearty ovation will be given the returning representatives. i

Mr J. Wright, of Hopctown-strcet, sends ; a letter confirming the remarks of Dr. Thomson on the infection of typhoid fever, I and the necessary preventative measure?. He pays :—"1 have experience of this dis ' ease, aud now have a sad recollection of it through ray daughter visiting, taking a stolen slip into the wards and the fever ; ward two weeks ago, and breathing the ! germs, then sickening, and in a few days suffering the greatest agony, known only to ' those that once had this fearful disease Knowing the symptoms, though not at the time awaro of the fact that my daughter had visited the fever-ward, I at onco adopted the only and safest measure as stated above, using every precaution necessary under the circumstance, and sending my family away, and with the skilful treatment of Dr. \Yine and experienced care, the patient will bo about in a day or two, with (I hope) a thankful heart aud au impression that will not be easily raised from her memory 'that stolen slip' against the instructions of the institution. The public of Auckland ought to be thankful to you, sir, for this and on another occasion referring to this fell disease that afflicts the human family. And a recaguised authority like Dr Thom son ou typhoid fever, is as good as a hun dred. 1 could quote many others of the same opinion, but could not give greater weight to the above remarks—that typhoid is contagious, being spread by the floating gorms originating with the human species, and can bo easily arrested in its dread march, and kept confined within certain limits."

I Tho diorama of the American | continues to maintain its popularity among; the arau'senioats of tho city. Tho lowor part of tho house was crowded last ovening. The euito of lurnituro fell into the hands of Mr McClenry, butcher, of Hobson-strcet. At the opening of the matiufc for children, tho gathering of the little ones, desirous of obtaining a toy, amounted to moro than a thousand. A jconstant. reader refers to a paragraph 111 our last issue. Tho incident in St, Leonard's parson's career called up many pleasant recollections of years speut at Wallingford, about tho old castle there, and the meadows of Mongcwell, on the Oxford shire sido of tho Thanlcs. I remember 1). Eraser, and have nd doubt but that it was old Parson Tenpenny who fell among thoniß, for ho was a mighty fox-hunter. In St. Leonard's Church I once witneeßod a scone which I never hope to witness again. It was a regular out-and-out light in tho church aiale, between two religious men on a Sunday afternoon, just before Parson Tenpenny colnmcnc'cd hi 3 sermon. Tho Berkshire people declared that it .was truly 'orful. The Rev. Mr Smailes was Awarded the lirst prixe for water-melons. The judges, singularly enough, failing to cut tUo niolon. a couiso which thoy took in tho case of all the others exhibited. Sovcral goutlonion and gardeners being convinced that the prize winnor was a pie-melon, and not a water melon, Mr Cheescmau put the matter to tho test, and found iho surmises vorittod, It was too lato to rectify the award, which should proporly have gone to tho melon which gained tho Bccond prize, a very line inolon indeed, and woll worthy of first IIOUOUIH. At the mooting of tho Board of Educa tion yesterday, tho following motion with reference) to expenditure vas agreed to: — "That a return bo prepared nml laid upon the tnblo nt next mooting showing the amounts in detail spout by Iho Hoard for the your ending ISSO, such return to include all amounts other than salaries, payment* on account of contracts, or payment* to committees."

Tho prize oxhibits of fruit havo found thoir way from tho Horticultural Show to tho shop window* of tho loading fruiterers. To-day thoy attracted a con siderable share of attention, and wore tho subject of general commendation. The Mam Trunk Koad, leading from the dill' front jutting out between Duck Creek and littlo Shoul Hay, is now being cleared and formed, thua affording a most im portant outlet and a saving in distance. A wharf is necessary, and an it is deep water ami a shelving rock, a short pier \>ill not be a matter of treat outlay. There is n general idea to at once go in for tho bridgu across tho harbour, which could bo mado v profitable undertaking aa a company, and tho means of opening up tho extensive HOttlomoutH north ot Auckland, besides at once developing tho shipping interests on tho sido of tho harbour moat suitable for tho muny bays for docks und tho advantage of deep wator. Kendo! Point, botweou Stokes' Point and Kauri Point, was secured in times past us a place to dock tho Panama Btoamcrs or largo vessels coining iuto tho port of Auckland. At tho meeting of tho Hoard of Education after we went to press yustorday, grants wcro made as followH : —Waipu, £10 for painting; Cambridge West, £10 for sinking well; Ngaruawahia, for repairs to teachers' rcaidonco caused by lire ; Otahuhu, for school bell; Pnparoa, imp rovements and additions, £70; To Kopuru, repairs to chimney of teachers' house. Applications from To Main, mid Hamilton Knat, were refused, and the con sidoration of requests from Paikauri, Coro mandol, and Churchhill, were deferred. A tender of £223 10.--, for erection of touchers' house at Tokatoka, wai accepted. It was agreed that an additional allot incut, adjoin ing the present school site at Tupu, bo pur chased at a cost of £20. Wo learn that Dr. J. Simms, tho famous physiognomist, has made a special study ot man and his face and lectured on tho saino for moro than a quarter of a century. His lectures aro the result of his individual studies, nnd aro Rpoken of by tho press of Great Britain ami America as very outer taining popular lectures on science. Thoy are profusely illustrated, and the lirst one on physiognomy, next Tursday night, will bo inc. Ho will give rules on beauty nightly for tho ladies after the lirst evening In reference to the letter of Mr A. de Lialo Hammond in our last issue, out reporter desires to soy that although he somewhat abridged the evidence tukeu at the enquiry on Wednesday evening by omiltin« auswors of no special import, yut fthrftractory •"""•'yiwon ..^tte"'"^" ITTo I'uriiell Grammar School), and the statement "that tho boys wore utterly ignorant and badly grounded " woro uttered by the gentleman to whom they were attributed. Of that ho feels positive fur a

unto wus taken of them at tho time

word "against" may havo been inadvertently substituted for tho phrase

"in the case of" but "diligent" whs certainly not the term made uso of in answer to the question as to the moutal capacity of the Grammar School boys.

The eighth ?o.«.sion of tho Utahulut Mutual impnnemeat Association was com menced on Monday evening last. The number of member* present was 25. Before proceeding with the opening address, the President, Mr James Muir, read tho pro posed programme, which contains a variety of debates, readings, recitations, and dia logues. About the middle of the session the Committee have arranged to devote one evening to music, etc. Among tho rul> jeets tor debate arc:—"Tennyson versus Longfellow." Mr W. R. Wills will affirm that Tennyson is a greater poet than Long fellow. Mr A. Sturges will sustain the negative. Mr J. Fairburn will debate in the aliirmiitive that New Zealand is to take the lead of the Australian colonies, and Hcv. F. Gould will reply in tho negative. Mr 11. Woodham promises an essay on " Civiliza tion." The "Irish Crisis" will bo treated iv essay form by Mr J. Muir. " Electricity," with experiment'), will also be a feature. Impromptu debato and impromptu spcakiug are also inserted, so that a very successful season is anticipated, Mr Day moved the adoption of the programme, which was car- ' ried. The president then delivered an address, which concluded the business, and the meeting adjourned to March 21st. Sub ject for next meeting, essay, " Musical Instruments," by Mr J. F. Hunt.

The usual monthly meeting of tho Pitt street Band of Hope was held last evening in the lower school-room and numerously attended. Mr Tlios. Buddie occupied the chair, and opened the meeting with prayer. The following was the programme of tho evening :—" A Little Boy's Speech," by Master Patter ; song, " Please (Give Me a Penny," Miss Hirst; address, "Evils of Strong Drink," Mr Woslcy Spragg ; a read ing, Mr Hooker ; tnos, "See That my Grave is Kept Green," Misa Ilandley; reci tation, "Johnny's Lost," by George Ger rish; and an original song by Mr King, master of the school choir. The next part of tho business was a presentation to Miss Hirst by tho members cf tho Pitt-street Band of Hope, consisting of an electro plated biscuit-holder,inscribedasfollows :— ' " Presentod to Miss Hirst, by the Members of Pitt-street Hand of Hope, Auckland, 1881." Mr H. Arthur spoke at some length on the good that Miss Hirst had done tho "Band" by her willing assistance, iv coming month after month to add to the enjoyment of the evening meetings, and also stated that he was very sorry indeed to sec such a faithful servant of " God " go from among them. Tho Band of Hope choir then gave " Hark the Voico of Choral Song." A recitation by Mr Field was well applauded. Mr.'Entricken a reading, and Mr. Kainsay a song ; Mr Kowe presided at the harmonium, and tho pleasant hours were closed with the Doxology.

Tho report of the Bereßfoid-strect Church presented at tho annual meeting shows 278 member* on the roll at the close of tho year. The Sunday-school has progressed under the superintendence of Captain Daldy, and the psalmody under Mr Harbutt and his boh. The ordinary expenditure (luring the year was :—Minister's stipend, £400 ; main tenance of building, and incidental ex penses, £197 5s 4d ; part cost of parsonage, i'5C 8a Id ; expenditure from sacramental fund, £40 15s 3d ; Home Mission expendi ture, £96 Gs 6d; Bercsford-street Sunday, school, £2717s 6d ; Newton Sunday-school, £15 0s 8d; balance on account of organ, £24; payment on account of gal lory, stairs, &c, £51 7a 8d ; collection for P.astor Chiniquy, £17 10a 8d : total, £925 11s Bd. The following balances are in hand after making above payments : —General account, 13s 9d ; sacramental fund, £41 lls lOd; gallery fund, £90 13s 6d : total, £132 19s Id; less deficit on homo mission account, £9 18s lid, leaving £123 2d. The weekly offerings for general pur poses bave, during the year, averaged £14 6d per Sunday. The total amount contri buted for all purposes has been £937 3s lOd. During the year a resid ence for the minister has been erected in Beresford-street, at a cost of a little over £750. Of the money required for this pur pose, £700 baa been raised by mortgaging this part of the church property, .and the balaucc has been paid from the ordinary revenue of the church. The interest on the loa n above mentioned is paid by tho pastor by way of rent. A commencement lias also been made with tho gallery. At Maungaturoto the church under Mr Riding has prospered.

The judges in the fruit departmont of tho Horticultural Show, have awarded tho silver cup prcsonted by Mr G. 11. Lavcrs, to Mr Sharp, having decided that his apples, 8G varieties deserved tha prize. Tho prize cup and tipples may be seen at Mrs McMath'B stall in the market.

Mr George Holdship, of Auckland, has mado a present of one acre ot land at Kaeo to tho Wesleyanß to build a church upon. Through tho agency of Mr A. P, Ratclifl'e tho natives havo given live acres of land for a school and teachor's residence for a native teacher for the Kaeo district. Messrs Campbell and O'Ncil, surveyors, are ex pected next week to make a survey of the laud given by Mr Shepherd to the .Educa tion Board for a school with a teacher's residonco already erected thereon.

Mr F. H. Lewisson's shop-window has boen crowded all day by curious sightseers. It contaius tho trophies deßigued for pre sentation to the winners of tho Athletic Sports, a cup given by the genial jeweller and lapidary for competition at theH'onsonby Regatta, and the magnificent bunch of grnpes with which Mr 8. Morrin carried oil' Mr Lowisson'a special prize at the Horticul tural Show. The collection is a pretty and interesting one-.

Tho following interesting letter under the heading of the " Sculling Championship ot New Zealand," appeared in tho Wellington " Post" of March Ist :—" Sir—l see by tho Auckland papers that Albert White, of Morcury Bay, challenges any man in Now Zealand to scull for a £100 or £200 and the championship ot the colony, and that Mr V. 11. Duncan, of uhristchurch, has some thought of taking him up* Now I should like very much to havo a shot at Mr White, but I coul'l not raise £100. lam prepared, however, to back myself to the oxtcnt of £50, nnd what I should propose |would be that wo three—namely, Messrs White, Dunenn, and myself—should. make it a sweep of £50 oacll; nnd as Wellington is tho most central port, row tho race hero, tho winnor taking tho lot.—l am &c, W. IIUAUNU

Tho musical interlude and JKntracto, the nxy-liydrogcujliincliglit on a moderate scale, throwing fore and aft on tho disc r&alislic pictorial illustrations of north-onst Europe these woro tho powers which drow a largo audience to St. Luke's church, Komuera, last evening, tho whole termina ting with tho aunual distribution of prizes to the successful scholuts of tho Sabbath fchool. la spito of tbo ellorts of tho Uev. Monro, and tho courteous survcillanc) of tho Huporintendont, Mr Lennox, the pro ceedings woro tomawhal marred by iho bigger lads of the advanced school class, who, by their insubordiuuto behaviour whilst the gas was lowered became at once n nuisaude and disgrace to tho sacred edifice. Tho views were some of tho finest over dopictcd on canvas, and Mr Demies' efforts were appreciated.

Wo to-day inspected a handsome minia ture snip, which has heen pluced on view at tho Waiteinata Hotel by Mr Richards, the builder, Into proprietor of tho Govomor Gordon Dining Rooms. It is a wonderful pieco of workmanship, aud gives evidence of much skill aud perseverance. She is a full-rigged shit), aud built by draught with timbers and plunking. Tho saloon is littod up compact, and tho forecastle is iilho supplied with fittings. The inside of the ship can ho examined if required, by removing tho top of the case, and its re moval ehowH many elegant dcsieni la fur nishing blocks, and skids are nil mado of ivory, and smaller boats aro »Iho built. Tho timo occupied in the coiiHtruction if the ship was twclvo months spare moments, and tho workman is to he congratulated on his success. Tho samo gentleman has a perfect modol ot the schooner Annie Wilson, taken oil' that vcescl, the frames of which arc made of cllorry, and planks of kauri timber. We beliovo either or both will shortly ho rallied.

The nativos round tho Bay of Islands district seem to take a lively interest in tha great nieelinp; which is to bo held on the 2.') rd inst. They spare no pains to collect money and provisions. AVithin the last week alono no less than thirty-ono drays, loaded with potatoes, kumara, &c, havo come down from Kaikohe, Ohaeawai, and surrounding settlements, each dray bring ing on au average a ton and a half. But besides all this, boat-loads of provisions arc constantly being brought from Russell, Kawaknwa, and other place?, so that visi tors who aro not abovo sitting down to a Kapa-Mnori and eating porK and potatoes without forks need not go hungry. The ol ject of tho meeting is not clearly under- Htood even among the native!-, fc-'omc any it is to settle disputes amon^ thcmselveß, tho Europeans. Botwcou tho latter and tho imtivrK thoro are a i;ront number to bo nettled, which nccouuts, porhapn, for the bad feeling that seems to exist. Tho eject ment warrant recently issued against Sidney Taiwhanga. aud euforccd by tho police, has not tended to improve the state of affaire. Some of the points which the natives intend to discuss at the meeting arc .simply ridiculous; for instance, "The Qiieeu shall possess no land between high aud low water markß," and that " All lauds now h Id by JEuropcans which had been purchased while New Zealand waa in its primitive slate are to be returned to the Maoris," What they intend to do iv case the pakciuisdo not agree to these conditions is, of cour.se, an open question A few of the settlers expect lighting, aud on that account two or three of the weaker hex have jrone to Auckland in order to be ont of harm's way.

The action against Mr Bradlaugh, for illegal voting in the House of Common?, will not come on until Easter, by which time he will have considerably increased his already sufficiently heavy liabilities, at the rate of £500 a vote. He is still cany lug on his preparations for a reform of the pension lists. Lord Kandolph Churchill, it seemed, married a Fifth Avenue belle with a New York theatre for her settlement, so the loss of the Marlborough pension will not seriously affect liia buoyant miud, and, iv conjunction with Lord Salisbury, he will carry on his "Gladstone baiting". with undiminished vigour.

Mr Thomas Warner, of Parnell, an nounces an art union of live of his water colour paintings. Two views of the ranges near the Tiki, Coromandel, are works pos sessing great artistic incut, the soft sun light on the forest trees being a most agree able passage, indeed. The clfect of both these pictures is very pleasing, and the tones of colour are much nearer the truth of nature than those of many more pretentious works which it has been our fate to criticise. There isjanother viow at Coromandtl - of the harbour, with Castle Itock in the distance. This has been treated under a scale of sub dued light aud colouring, and as a typogra phical picture is a valuable work. Of the i remaiuing two paintings —which both retire. I sent scenes on the West Coast of New Zea j land—one represents Deep Water Creek, and the other is called The Five Fingers. Tho Deep Water Creek lies between colos sal peaks, which tower up against tho quiet evening sky, aud impress one with a fccliug of their immensity, whilst the still deep water conveys tho sensation of solitude, a feeling we have ofton experienced when under tho cliifs in a boat, and so, wo doubt not, have many of our roadors. Tho re maining work, Tho Five Fingers, represents five natural pillars, apparently basalt, pro jecting from the sea, and their resemblanco to a buman hand is very striking. Their appearance is as though a mighty giant were lying beneath the surface in his lost taint struggle of death, nnd had raised his right hand above the water as though crav ing holp from above. The rendoring of this work is very poetical, and the presence of a small vessel helps the spectator to form au idea of the vaitnoss of tho rocky scenery. These pictures wero exhibited in the Sydp noy International .Exhibition, and received au award of merit.

Announcements of Sunday services will bo found in tho usual column. Anniversary services will bo held in the Ponsonby Wesloyan church. Preachers: morning. Rev. H. K. Dews bury ; evoning. Rev. Win. Morley. The evening serviea in tho Theatre Royal at eight o'olock. The Eev. Shirley W. Baker will deliver his popular locture on tho " King of Tonga" at tho Union Street Wesloyan Chapel on Monday ovening next at half-past 7 o'clook. Admission, In; children 6d. M. Albin Villcval having obtained the use of rooms in tho Nelson-atroet school for Saturday ib engaged in the formation o( classes for tho study of Fronoh. His terms are very moderate, viv.. 6r par quarter (or jun'ors; 10s 6d for ladles, and 15s for gentlemen. Tho adver tisement appears olsewfiero. The monthy inspection parade of tho Victoria Co. takea plaoo on Tnesday evening at 7.30, and immediately after tho roll has been called a meeting will be held. Another of the series of juveDile onlor talnmpnta by membo-a of tho Havolook Juvonilo liodgo will bo hold in the Alexandra- Btreot sohool-room on Monday ovening next, and for which an excellent programme has been propared by tho secretary. There will be no ohargo for admisiion, but friends and visitors willing to oontrlbute towards expenses will hava an opportunity of doing so. Among the friendly singers we notice the namo3 of Bottany, Good acre, Carter, Anderson, and the talented Frith family. r

I High-heeled boots and shoes are fast dis appearing. Several eminent doctors have written against them as being most iojurous, especially for children's wear. Texas papers are speaking of the late " George Eliot " us " a very gifted but very immoral man," Yes, poor old fellow, he liad his weaknesses ; but as a pugilist he stood unrivaled. England will not soon forget his celebrated "Mill on the Floss."

CABLEGRAMS.

[REUTBK'S lIDtOBAMB.]

NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE BUERS.

LONDON, March 10. IN the House of Commons to-night a ques tion was put to the Premier regarding the armistice which has been declared between the Boers and British troopa in Transvaal. Mr Giadstono, in reply, said that although it had only been agreed to suspend hos tilities for one week, it had been understood between Sir George Colloy ana the Boer Commander that a longer armistice could be proclaimed should the state of negotia. tions for peace render such necessary. SEIZUKE OF ARMS IN IRELAND. Information has been received to-day from Ireland, that an important seizure of military weapons, consisting of one hun dred pikes, has been made by the police, (it Kanturk, in the Connty of Cork. MR PARNELL AND THE LIBERALS. Mr Parncll has issued a manifesto, in which ho exhorts the Irish voters in Eng land to resist legislative measures ot the Liberals to the utmost, and to oppose the return of further members of the Party to Parliament. BASUTO WAR RESOMED. CAPETOWN, March 10. News is to hand to-day, from Basutoland, that negotiations for peace, which were pro ceeding between the Colonial Commander and Basutos having failed, tho armistic has now eutirely ceased, and hostilities between the two forces have been resumed. MORE ARRESTS IN IKELA.ND. LONDON, March 10. Several further nrrests of suspected persons have been made in Ireland under tho Coercion Act. AN ACCIDENT TO A N.Z. VESSEL. LONDOjn, March 10. The barquo Chaudiore, from Napier, which arrived off the coast on Monday, camo into collision yesterday with the Euphrates as she was coming up the < Channel. She suffered considerable damage, and shortly afterwards went ashore on the Goodwin aandH. She has, however, sinco been tugged off, and brought safely into dock. Tho Euphrates was but slightly injured. COMMERCIAL. LONDON, March 10. Consols are 09g. Adelaide and New Zea land brcadstuli's arc unchanged. The total reserve in notes and bullion iv the Bank of England is £17,625,000. The 5 per cent. Now Zealand 10-40 loan is 10JJ ; the 5 per cent. 1889 loan is 110 J. The best Aus tralian leather is HJd per lb. There is but little inquiry for Australian hides, und the prices are Jd lower.

AUSTRALIAN.

COMMITTED FOIt TKIAL,

SYDNEY, March 11

Doobot has been committed for trial on a charge of setting liro t:> his promises iv Barrack-atreet in January lust.

EXHIBITION AWAKD,

MELBOURNE, March 11

The following further Exhibition nwaril is announced :—Bagnall Brothers and Co., Thames, for bee-hives.

COMMERCIAL

ADELAIDE, March 11

Wheat is 4s 3d to 4s 4d, and firm. Town Hour is £10 7» Gd to £10 103; couutry brands, £9 5s to £9 7» 6d.

Freights to London : Steamer, 45s j ditto, sailing vessel, 42i to 42i Gd.

SYDNEY, March 11,

Hennessy's brandy, case, 38s; bulk, ?uarters, 12s ; kerosene, diamond. Is 74d ; Jcvoe's, Is 9d ; New Zealand oats, 2a 4d ; maize, 3s.

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON this day. Thk Property Tax payments continue to come in freely, and the result, so far, is deemed satisfactory. ASYLUM INOUJRV. *uc Asylum Inquiry is still proceeding. Dr. Francos' examination continued. The tcHtimony generally was favourable to the management of the asylum, but developed no features ot special interest.

PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

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WELLINGTON, Friday. The Presbyterian Assembly met again to day. The lirst business was the considera tion of the Church agency report, but this was adjourned until to-morrow. Tho report of the Sabbath-school Committee was given in. The report shows considerable progress in this sphere of progress there being 83 schools, 722 teachers, and 6991 scholars. After some discussion, in which several members spoke strongly as to tho Bible being read in day-schools, the report was adoptod.

Mr Trcadwell received a vote of thanks for a paper which he read on " Material ism."

The remainder of the evening was occu pied in discussing a motion to rescind the Students' Evangelistic Ordination Act, which was ultimately carried.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

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

CHARGES OF DKUIs'KENXESS,

n- Two natives were charged with thii or offence, but as no interpreter was preseut 03 and Mr Grigg, who usually iills the po9i a- tion, having left the Court, the cases were n- remanded. o. I) AND D. h Bridgjt Harrison was chargei with bcinf ie drunk and disorderly in a public street las; )f night. js Prisoner, who exhibited a fearfully c. damaged face, pleaded not guilty. to William Jones, labourer, deposed that p. prisoner was in a terrible condition of drun b. ken ness. She was in Mrs Laird's, and \. knocked Mrs White down. ,c Mary White,a married lady, deposed that r> prisoner had been employed in Mrs Laird's i- house. She got very drunk, abused Mrs c, Laird, who was too ill to attend at Court, !. kuockod witness down, aud cut J one's fore . head with a salt-cellar which she threw at it him. g Fined 10s and costs, or a term of im p prisonment. a ANNE VKSKY AND MICITAKL O'IJR'KN. v Anne Vesey, of Bed House, Chancery >t Lane, wns charged on summons, with .. unlawfully striking Michael O'Brien threo a times on the head with a large bucket, and ). then smacking his face with her open hand 0 on the Bth inst. Michael O'Brien wns r charged with placing his hand upon the t mouth of Anne Vesey with intent, etc. it Mrs Vcsoy pleaded not guilty; she could 3 not have done it, Michaol O'Brien, labourer, deposed that s he called at the Court for his expenses as a witness in a lato case. Mr Cunningham 1 aaid, "the person that subpomed you." He , immediately went to tho residence of Mrs Vesey, who was surrounded by a lot of I women. "Ycs,"sho said, "come in Mike, and you shall have your expenses in full." Ho went in, and Mrs Vosey picked up the j bucket, a blessed bigim, and lot fly at his T head. The women, your Worship, had a i flask of brandy before them and were ■ wetting their beaks. '' Mrs Vesey said that Mike demanded 15s. . She thought it too much, and desir d him j to call again. She did not assault him with ■ the pail. James Harper, of McCarthy's boarding house, said Mike struck at Mrs Vesey, aud ■ she ordered him out of the house. ' Minnie Mooney said she intended to speak the truth, and was prepared to take two oaths. She caw Mike strike at defen dant, but struck the wall, and said he had been violently assaulted by somebody. Ho got his hat, aud when outside pitched into a. post, calling it his old substantial friend. It was all true. Mrs Vesoy then gave evidence in her case against O'Brien, but in the absence of a witno's tho matter was adjourned until Wednesday. The former charge was dismissed, the evidence being contradictory. CAUSE AND EFFECT. William Smythe Paterson was charged with being drunk and disorderly lust evening. Defendant was surprised at the charge, not having been made awo re that such was the case. Fined 10s and costs.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

INQUIRY INTO DR. PURCHAS' i CHARGES.

Tiiffi inquiry was resumed yesterday alter noon, there being present;— Messrs J. M. Clark (in the chair), F. D. Fenton, T. Peacock, E. Hesketh, Col. Haultain, and Key. C. M. Nelson (Governors), Mr F. Macrae (Headmaster), and Mr J. Anderson (Classical master). Letters were received from Masters fhos. Newtiold, Geo. Gribben, Joseph Sykes, and Cbns. Chceseman declining for various reasons to attend the inquiry. A letter was also read from Mr Macrae desiring that Mr MoArthur should be directed to furnish his diary for 1880 to the Board, as k tho gentleman had refused to produce it otherwise. It was agreed to forword a request for the diary. Mr Anderson not having been present on Wednesday cveninc, now asked leave to cross-examine Mr Holland touching the charges which had been made against him self, and about which Mr Holland had made statements of a misleading tendency. The application having been granted, Mr Holland was Called in. In answer to Mr Anderson, he said : You are not the master to .vhom my boys referred as having been intoxicated, and your name was not men tioned in connection with the low jokes which were eaid to have been made use of. 1 have an idea as to who the person was, but i should not like to be positive. It is certainly not Mr Anderson. His name was not mentioned iv connection with cither charge. . Dr. Kidd was then examined, lie said that he had been classical master at the (Grammar School for two years after Mr Macrae's appointment to the Headmaster sbip iv 1871. He could give no evidence a9 to alleged neglect of classes, want ot accord, or at to pupils getting instruction outside the school which they should have icceivcd in it.

To Mr Nelson : lie had had no commu nication whatever with Dr. Purchas touch ing the evidence which he could give. He had had young men under his charge who were preparing for matriculation, but none who were preparing for junior scholarships. Me had had no lads as pupils who were also in attendant at the Grammar School, but lie had had some who had formerly been Grammar School pupils. To Mr Tole : He had heard from some of the masters at the Grammar School of a want ot accord between them and the Headmaster. An institution like the Grammar School should send up ten pupils every year for matriculation, and should take nt least a sixth of the scholarships offered,

The Chairman drew attention to the ex cellent penmanship of the Grammar School boys who had written to the Board. Mr S. Vaile was then examined. He Btated that he had had a son at the Gram mar .School for three years past, whose a»e wai 12 years. He was satisfied with his progress in all branches of study except one, viz., French. He had not to complain of any neglect, nor had he any direct evidence to offer with respect to a want of accord between the masters. The boy had made no communication to him at to any of the masters having been drunk, nor as to any of tliem having made use of low or vulgar jokes. To Mr Nelson : His son this year had been promoted to the lowest class of the Upper School. His teacher last term was Mr Thompson. To Mr Tole : Sinco this inquiry com menced ho had kept his son at home, thinking it undesirable that he should hear anything about a want of accord between tho musters.

To Mr Peacock : He was dissatisfied with the tone of the school, for the boys seemed to be rougher iv their manners than the boys who attended English schools. He thought that sullicient ntteution was not paid to their manners, but he did not at tribute the fact to evil example on the part of the teachers. A large number of the boys here belonged to a lower rank of society than the boys at the English schools he hail referred to, and this might account for the diilcrence in the manners here and there. Ho did not mean that poverty or wealth was any criterion of manners.

Col. Haultain reminded the Board that while on a previous occasion Mr Nelson had expressed himself strongly with rcfereuce to Mr Macrae's cross-examination of a previous witHess as to whether he consulted Mr Nelson touching the evidence that he was in cive yet that the rev. gentleman had just pursueu « *£.niiar cross-examination with Mr Vaile.

Mr Nelson admitted the charge, but excused himself on the pica that when he objected last the Board came to no con clusion as to the regularity of such ques tions.

The Chairmau said that he should have stopped the questions at the time, and he certainly would do so in future.

John Birley, janitor at the Grammar School, was then examined, He said thai he had held that cilice since the beginning of last year, and during that time he had never seen any of the masters intoxicated. For tho Bpace of a month or perhaps two, beer was kept in the tchool under his cbarce for the masters' use at lunch time. Mr Anderson hud not had more than six pints of beer during two months, and only two pints during the last month. Uo hail witnessed no quarrels between the mas ter?.

As there wore no further voluntary wit nesses on Dr Purchas' list a discussion en sued as to the next step which should be taken.

Mr Hcsketh contended that tho Board had been drifting from the beginning, and now he did not know what position they were in. In the lirat place they had put Dr Purchas in the position of a prosecutor, but quite recently they had relieved him of it. If the matter had beeu regularly conducted they would now be in the position of saying whether or not there was a primft tacie eas« against Mr Macrae, and if so to allow him to proceed to call rebutting evidence. Mr Fenton agreed with Mr Heskcth that the Board had been drifting, but he thought that by relieving Dr. Purchaa from attend ance they had taken the first step in the direction of their proper course. If the inquiry was to be merely a matterasbetween Mr Macrae and Dr. Purcba?, he would not attend it; but believing that it was an investigation into the Grammar School system of management, etc , he was quite willing to attend. After some further interchange of opinion, it was resolved on the motion of Mr Pea cock, "That as the list of voluntary wit nesses has been exhausted, aud more or less delay mint take place before the Com mission applied for has been obtained, Dr. Purchas be asked whether he considers the remaining evidence which he has is essen tial to the inquiry." An adjournment was then made till Monday at four o'clock.

OPENING OF TRINITY CHURCH, DEVONPORT.

The church of the Holy Trinity, Devon port, which has been enlarged aud improved for the purpose of affording that accom modation for an increasing congregation, which was fouud to be a work of necessity, was re-opened last evening, in the presence of the clergy and tho people. Tho clergymen present were Kight Rev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland, and Hoys. Messrs Dudley, Tebbs, Ashwoll, Purchas, Gould, Haselden) Bipgs), Lambert, Mulgan, and Bates, The plans of the new church were prepared by Mr Bartley, Architect, aud the building, by contract, was completed in the most satisfactory manner, by Mr Philcox, the builder. The total cost of the part erected, including seats is estimated at about £1,001)'; all provided for by members of the congre gation, taking up building society shares. Only half of the intended church has been erected. Size of finished design, 96' x 50 inside, the present building being transcept, choir, aud chancel, having a space 52 x 5S ; roof painted French grey; style, strictly Gothic; chancel finished with massive slabs 5 feet high of figured kauri, and bold treefoil cornice; altar rail of cedar, aud supported on carved stands ; the rail is fitted up with metallic bra«s tube to draw out during communion service; choir seats have carved heads of foliage ; all the s-ats are massive in design, aud have tree foil armrests carved ou each end The ordor of divine service was as follow.": On the entrance of tho clergy, Psalm 2-i was chanted by the choir. Kevov.il Auck land visitors were among tho choir, aud rendered musical assistance, viz., Mrs Tcbbs, Mrs Taylor, Messrs Brett, Taylor, Skinner, and several others. "The arrangements were under the care of Mr Gordon Gooch. The cvemuc prayers to the end of tho 3rd Collect were read by the Bey. Joseph Bate* incumbent of Trinity Church, and the appointed lessons by Rev, Dr. Purchas, and Kov. B. Y. Ashwell. The following Hue prayer was selected as the anthem "O Lord my God, hoar thou the prayer thy servant prayeth; have thou respect unto his prayers : hear thou in heaven thy dwelliii" place; and when thou nearest, Lord forgive " ihe sermon was delivered by the Bishop iind impressive and appropriate to the )oMsioD. His Lordship congratulated the rosidonts of tho North Shore on the improve

uicuta which they had been able to eflo and exhorted them to be diligent in tfa «' attendance at the church. AtTthecloßn t 1 lie discourse, a special oil'ertory waa n ? in aid of the building fund, and at the el of a most instructive service, the proceH ings closed with the benediction and tl processional hymn. aa

RECEPTION OF THE GOVER NOR AT CHRISTCHURCH.

(UY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The Hinemoa arrived at Lyttelton ehor'tlv before 10 o'clock yesterday. The Mayo and members of the Borough Council anil leading citizens of Lyttelton and Christ church went on board, and were introduce)' to the Governor by tho Premier. Ou th Governor's landing a detachment of tlm Naval Brigade formed a guard of honni, The Christchurch artillery fired a salute The party proceeded to the Colonists' R ii passing urnidr a handsome triumphal arch* route. Ou arrival.addresaesfrom thoßoronßl Council and Friendly Societies were reail The school children sang the Nationii Anthem. The Governor subsequently visited the Borough Schools and Graving Dock, and expressed himself surprised &t the size of ttie latter, lie said he hoped U would be extensively used by H.M. Navi und said he trusted to be present at tha opening. The party came on to Christ church by special train. A large crowd had assembled at the station, iucluding the Mayor, members of the City Council Representatives of several public bodies' the primate, Mr Justice Johnston and leading citizens. The City Guard termed a guard of Honour. Addresses were read from the Uity Council, Selwyn County Council and Sunday-school Union. The viceregal party were afterwards conveyed in a four horse drag through the city, the cavahv forming au escort. In Cathedral Square 12,000 school children sang the National Anthem, which was followed by hearty cheers. After making a tour of the town the Governor was driven to Coker's Hotel' where he reside1! during his stay. ' The Governor this morning visited the Canterbury College, and Christ's Cc-lleee and the Grammar School, afterwards hold ing a levee in the Provincial Couacii Chamber, when one hundred and twenty gentlemen were presented. This afternoon the Governor will visit the museum, and other public buildings.

The Heathcote Regatta takes place this afternoon. The weather is wet.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE CON TERENCE.

THE conference of School Committee re presentatives, to consider Hie cncroacliy meats of the Board of Education on theic rights'and privileges, was held last eveniDg in the Wcllcsley-atreet school. The follow ing districts were represented by tha delegates whose names are appended :- City schools : Messrs Gorrie, Waymouth, Thwaites, Schmidt, McMaster, and Hewin, Ponsonby : Messrs Stephenson, Upton, and Cooper, Pokeno : Messrs Melville and lieaney. Pokeno Valley : Messrs Clark, Powell, and Porter. Pakuranga :Mr Bell. Papakura Valley :MrS. H. Kecd. Whata whata :Mr J. Wells. Maketu :Mr Kerr.' unehunga :Mr Fleming. Mount Koskill: Mr J. W. Carr. Devonport: Meesre Green, Harbutf, and Hooker. Newton :Me Wilkes. Woodside: Messrs Smith and Gladding. Ngahinepouri; Mr J. Welle, Mount Kdcn: Mr CranwelL Mauku: Rev. W. Taylor. Pukeatua: Mr Blucher. Puhoi: Mr Wenalick. Pukekohe West i Kcv. Isitt. Mount Hobson : Messrs Scar boro' and Jeukius.—Mr W. Gorrie was voted to the chair. Having icad tbo circular couveniug the meeting, he Baid the following committees had requested him to represent them : —Kamo, Te Mata, Wairoa South, Tapu (Hastings), Puriri, Dargaville, Kihikihi, Tararu, Te liahu, Kawau, Kaitaia, Victoria Valley, Utara, Coromandcl, Howick. This made the total number of districts represented at the meet* ing 36. lie read letters sympathising with flic objects ot the conference.aud one from Mr 1%. Laishley, Chairman of the Graf ton Koad committee, withdrawing from the conference, aH no good would result, and the Committee would have to go hat-in hand to the Board to ask for extended powers. The Kamo Commfttee wrote expressing the opinion that they should be protected from the overbearing assumption of tue oflicials of the Board. A preliroi. vary meeting at -which a resolution fo bo proposed at that meeting was agreed to.— Mr K. LI. Stevenson, Ponsonby, said the Committees were of opinion that the Board had assumed functions which they thought belonged to them, and which they believed, if left with them, would have been more effec! ually earned out. The dilh'culties had in a measure been caused by the vague and conflicting provi sions of the Act. He would move the following resolution which had been adopted at the preliminary meeting. "That a committee be appointed for tho following purposes : —l. To define the duties of school committees as provided by the Education Act, 1877. 2. To indicate what, iv their opinion, is the position which the Board of Education ought to assume to wards school committees in accordance with the spirit of the Act 3. To consider the regulation* issued by the Board of Education to school committees for their guidance. 4. Such committees shall consist of Messrs

, of whom shall form a quorum. To report at a meeting, to be held on the Stli proximo, at the same time and place as the present meeting." The duties conferred on the Committee by the Act were of two kinds : the first being those which were done ii connection with and under the approval of the Board ;l and the other—those dove indeptndent of the Hoard. He quoted clauses from the Act deferring the dulies of the Committee, and specially dwelt on the power given of recommending teachers to the Board for appointment and dismissal. He also read the clause which provided tbat the Committee should be consulted by the Board before dismissing or ap pointing any teachers. He referred to the scope for recommendations to the Board, and gave the clearest and fullest de [tuition of the word •' consult" ho be found in available dictionaries. He thought the Committee should have the right of selec tion of teachers. They would be careful that no persons would be recommended whose scholastic attainments did not qualify him for the position towhiebjiewaa appointed. The Hoard should submit to the Committee a list of eligible persons, which might be revised by the Inspector. The most delicate question was that of the removal of teachers. The Committee should be consulted in the cases of all removals. After the committee had been consulted, the Board still held the right of veto if they thought the decision of the Com mittee was injudicious. In the prog ress of the bill through the House, the provision for the consultation of the Com mittee in reference to the suspension, dis missal, &c, of the teachers was inserted. He thought the word "removal" had been omitted by an oversight, and he believed it had been the intention of the Legislature to have that word included as well as "sus pension and dismissal." He thought that all official correspondence between the Board and teachers shonld pass through the Committee. He regretted the want of accord existing between the Board and Committee, but he thought the existing stale of affairs was in some measure due to tho Committees themselves. They had now met together to demand that those rights bo allowed to them, and he trusted they would not yield in their moderate demands uutil they had obtained the simple -justice which they asked for (applause).—Mr Schmidt seconded the resolution. He agreed with Mr Stevenson that the "consultation" provided for in the Act did not mean the mere formality which was at present gone through by the Board. He was certain that tlie Committees were better able to judge of tho requirements of their respective chools than the Central Board, He thought that the power vested in the Board was only intended tojbe afdiscriminativo one. The responsibility was equally divided between the Board and Committee, and he, therefore, considered that the f >wcrs should also be equal.—Mr Blutcher gave some of the experiences of his committee.— Messrs Keed, Jenkins, Waymoutb, Harbutt, and Thco. Cooper also addressed the meeting.—The resolution was then put, and unanimously carried.—lt >vas agreed that the Committee should consist of nine gentleman.—A motion by Mr Waymoutb, seconded by Mr Thwaites, that the Gom initteo shonld consist of five city and suburban and four country members, was negatived, only six hands being held up in favour of it.—Several gentlemen thought it was a matter for regret that the question of town aud country members should be in troduced at all.—The following gentlemen were elected a* a Committee :—Messrs Thco. Cooper, W. Gorrie, 0. Mays, E. H. Stevenson, Fleraine, J. D. Schmidt, Wilkes, aud Key. It. Taylor.-Mr Way mouth thought part of the functions of the proposed Conference Committee should be to consider and recommend certain amend ments to the present Act, giving the Committee more extended powers. —Mr Stevenson said, during an interview

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. SATURDAY MARCH 12



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The Farnell boy who recovered after a ton of firewood had gone on him, is rivalled by a Canterbury man who was not flattened out by falling under a heavy agricultural roller.