SHIPPINT INTELLIGENCE.

Tiri- wATST*'™ 3 Evening, 8.5S HIGH WATBK-j To . mon . ow Morning, 0.19 -UNSET.—Thia Evouing, 7.10 SU*■ RISE.—To-Morrow Morning-, 1.52 M UN'S AGE.-Now Moon, Jan, lit, VS. a.m,

ARRIVALS.

FRIDAY. Marion, schooner, Hyno, from Levi*a SATURDAY. Glonelg, 9..., Farquhar, fjom Tauranga lona, a.a., StephoLSon, from Russell Laucaahiro Lasa, cutter, Auatcn, from Tauranga LAST EVENING. Albion, s.s.. Garrard, from Whnngarel

DEPARTURES.

FRIDAY. Midge, schooner. Robbie, for Levuka. Albion, s.s.. Garrard, for Whangarei Transport, brig, Matthews, for Whangarei

SATURDAY. Speedwell, ketch, McLiver, for Norfolk, Island Reward, aohoonor, Antlcrson, for Hu-sou

SUNDAY. Glcnclf*. s s., Farquhar, for Tnurangi

TO-DAY

Waitaki, s.s., Edio, for Tnurangn Albion, r.a , Garrard, for the -outli

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Tauranga nnd south—Albion, Monday San Francises-City of Sydney, Tuesday London—Wanganui, loading _~.,, •»,„. Tauranga-Gle-elg, Thursday; Waitaki, Mon- Ruer,oll-lona, Monday . Melbourne, via South-Rolnrna. Thursday Whangareiaud Hnsgoil-Waitakl, Wednesday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of Sydney, P.M.?.I*, from Sydney, Tuesday City ol wow York, from San Francisco, Jan. 12 Wolverine, H.M.S., ff om Sydney, shortly Margaret Galbraith, ship |J,K.L.t'.), from Lon don; nailed October 20 Oxford, ship, from London; loading Loch Urr, barquo (W.Q.L.K.), from London; sailod Septeiubor 27

IMPORTS.

Per Lady Jocelyn, from London—Plain cottons. £520: printed cottons, £1211; wo-llens and woratoda, £300; flannels, £180; linen in oaso. £170: cottons and woollens, £60: aiiic nntt wooile-s, £20; ailk and velvets, £80; shawls and mantl9s,£l2o; millinery, £250: hosiery, £ 10; s>-win„ thread, £200; haberdashery, £1100; apparel, £1170; blankets, „IC0; toilet antl table covers, £30; counterpanes. £20: felt hata and ca.i-, £20J; wrought leather, £210; saddlery, £300; floor oloth, £50; tablo baize £50:, sowing machines, £250; blacking, £19; agricultural Implements, £30 ; raila and gonoral machinery, £6260; books,£2o: paper, 1290wt: stationery, £130; upholatery, £100 ; pianoa, £2:0; corks, ±.30, printing materials, £S0; agricultural and garden seeds, £220; hardware and cutlery, £290 ; bar audirod iron.J 2 tons; galvanised iron 12 tons; iron nails, 12 tons; wire and wire ropo, 3 tons; -•me, 1 ton; linseed oil. 80 gallons ; rape oil, -10 gallons; coi oil, 391 eallona; paint oolours. £20; flint g1a83,£50; foreign window glass. 23 cases; china and earthonware. £160: glass bottles, £8; corn sacks, £G; canvas, £237; lines and twines. £20; cement. 250 barrels : tobacco, 100 lbs,; brandy in bull, 890 proof gallons; rom, 1650 proof gnllons; geneva, 700 proof gallons. British spirits in case, SCO. proof s* red wino, 160 gallons; white wino, 140 gallons; beer Bias*. 93 barrels of 36 gallons each; preserved flah not rated. £231; tiSHorted oilmen s stores, £292 ; mineral water, £50: vinegar, t&> gallona ; foreign salad oil, £195; cocoa, 10 owt.; starch, £37; chicory, 10 cwt.; white salt, 30 tons; soda crystals,s tona; bicarbonato ot aoda,2o cwt.^ British and foreign candles, 3G' cwt.; soap, / cwt.; curraits, 24 cwt.; almonds, 1 owt,; treac c, 17 cwt.; confectionery and peel, ±.L_; chemical 3 not described, £50; I apothecary waro £100; tartaric acid. 2 cwt.; cream of tartar, i cwt.; condensed milk, £125; corn flour, £IC5.— Total declared valuo of cargo, £19,G00.

EXPORTS.

Por Albion, forSonth—sl bags cocoanuts, 21 cases pines, 190 bunches bananas, 10 coila rope, 6 casca claret, 65 ca3ea and packageß.

Per Speedwell, for Norfolk Island—.lo clay i-ricka, 102 sacks bonodi-3-,. 72 m:-*.. and hags fleur. 75 drain pipes. 10 ba.is rice, -JJ pieces timber, 16.) packages -jundric?.

The s.B. Albion which left for Tauranga and the- South this afternoon, took tha following pae- M! ._ers:— f. Kearney. Nation, Mr and Mrs J, jftutera and two children, J. Borham, D. i-er-gusson, MiS3 Keano, H. Aioy,

Tho a-S.Tona, from Russell, brought 157 sacks "-urn, 51 hides, and the following paßaengera :- Mioses Chapman, Blytb, \VyJc3 12), Mra Camp bell, Meaara Hoogwoorl Campbell, Coraton, Taylor, Watkin3, Golfo, Cooper, Hickson, *>V'i':kln3on, Muckon-io, und eight in tho steer- BgS,

The b.b. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga on *-ftt*arday with the following pißsengers:— \<.A-Ailt", Hazard, Dean, Mis.*' -;.Jjc,«">>» ,WW».I S, \ talli-U, ~a.—r.._-.,, - - ~'■,. .■ cU—ju„, >,* ——3, Commtn3. Mr- _> Mra Cunnington, Messrs Metcalf, Redmond, Rhodes, Quintal, Mnlvanoy, Oiiohant, Bilinahaw, and"family, Curnock (•'), Vu'tncr, and about twelve others. • •

The brigantino Clansman from Kaipara arrived at Melbourne on Friday.

The schooner Rona loads at Onniara for Tauranga.

■J he brigantino Nightinj-ale left Oamaru for jMi. port eleven days ago. .

The Glenelg left for Tauranga last night in ordor to tow the Lady Jocelyn into that port.

WRECK OF A STEAMER.

The small steamer Piako Btruob on a sunken rock near Morgan's, Whangarei Harbour, on Friday evening, and Bank almoßt immediately afterwards. Sho waa under the charge ot Captain Brown at the time. Those on board succeeded in reaching the ahoro cafely. The b.s. Piako 18 a littlo Iron steamer, woll known at the Thames, she wna brought here by Captain Smi'h (who had chartered her) somo months ago, and Bhe wna sub3etjuently purchaaed hy Mr Kayo, proprietor of a timbor mill near Walpn. She waa employed in river work and for towing purposes. Tho a'eamer i 3 Inaured for £250 in the South Britißh Offlce.

ARRIVAL OF THE LADY JOCELYN AT TAURANGA.

Tho ship _afly Jocelyn arrived at Tauranga yeatarday with the following pasaengera :— A. W. Fiahcr, Inverness; L, P. Adam-.. Gen, Andrews, oreon. Holme. Klngaton, Hill, Surrey; Captain and Mrj J. G. Kvered and family, Torrington; K. G. Robinson, Saliabnry; Alfred Frankland; Mra B. Galbraith, Glasgow ; Mr andl Mrs J. Duncan and Aye .children, Southampton; Mr and Mrs Darby, Southamp ton ; F. G. Ruorg, W. Pinnell, and George M. Reade, Heme Bay Kent; Mrs Lawrence, Emma Vogan, I Arthur, and |llarold. Southampton; Robert E. Portsmouth; Mr and Mra Henman and two children, Foreat Hill; Mesara John W, and Spencer Carr. Linkakill Terrace, North Shlelda, Mr Ferguaon, Durain; Mr and Mrs F. T. Collina, London. S. W.; Mr and Mra M. B. Hanaford and 3 children, Cnwford-atreet, W.; Captain and Mrs 'Barclay and nine children, Chinanlay, Banbridge; Martha A. liable, with Captain Barclay; R. F. G. Nash, Gloucester; Thomat Docking, Croydon; Dr. W. H. Rogera, Kent Road, London; Mrs Rogers, C. H. Sykes, Cork.- T. 1. Woods, Cork; Dudley, W. Boucher, Dublin; Mr and Mrs Peter Tait, Cork; Miss Davies, Mra B. Moore, Weatbourno Grove jMr and Mrs John Phillips and four children, Cork; Mr Sherwin, Torquay; James Power, Dublin; R. A, Carr, Torquay; Edgar, Bailey, South Kenßington. ' Second Cabin.-Eraily, Alice, Cecily, and Mary TothiU; Weylea, near Gnll ford; Mr and Mra J. J. Hoathori tgton and three children, Cheetham, Manchester; Barbaro, Koutledg3; Thomaa Carr, wifo and two child ren. North Shields; Fred. Carr, North Shields; Thomaa, Arthur, Stanley. Kthel, Marion, and Septimus Carr, North Shialda; Ann Wateraon, North Shields; Jamea Tanner, Sc. Andrew's Park, Bristol; Mra Tanner and aix children; Mr and Miss Hewitaon and two children, Forrest Hill, London; Robert M. Vatt. Glasgow; Archi bald and Mrs Kate .Armstrong, James MoCoid Addie, Jane, Margaret, Daniel. Kate, Annie, Norman, Archibald. Jamea, William ; William Garrett, Frances, Ella, Ellen, Lnrig, Joseph, all from Belfast; Klizabeth Higginbotbam, I'olfaat; Master Carver; Thomaa, Mario, Fred, Bertram, Maude and Ethel Cocks.St. Mark's, Cheltenham; Mr and Mra S. M Pratt, Sutton, Surrey; Mr and Mrs J. J. Bonnett, Ensom, Surrey; G, B. Pearson, Clifton Wood, Bristol; Mr and Mrs John Daley, Manchester; Misa Fox; William Lattley, Belfaat; Mr and Mrs M, Harrison, Horncastlo; Misa H. Rotaoy; R. W. Armstrong, Horncastle. St_er_ge:— Jonathan, Sarah, Harriett, Isabella, Alice, Jonathan, Daniel, Emily, aud John G. Swarbrick, Leeds; Elizabeth Barge, with Captain Evered; William McGhio, Down patrick; Maria, Mary, Charlea, Honry, Jane, jtllen, and Annie McGhio ; Mary Mark, Down patrick; JohnA. and William McGhie; William Sly, Reading, Berks; Jnlia, William, Agnes, Arthur, Harold, Oswald, Krneat, Porcival, Kos*, and Sydney Sly: Robert Tothill, Weylea, Guil ford; Arthur Maloney, Guilford; Mrs whits; Flora, Alice, Alfred, Arthur, George, Henry, and _da White ; Mr and Mrs T. Hill and fivo children, Lisburn; Robert nnd Jane Jefferson, Liaburn; Mra M. A. Wataon and foor children; George Henry Jefferson, Lisbnrn; Henry and Eliza McDowell and three children, Lisburn; Maggie McDowell; William Swarbrick. Liver pool ; Providence Hwnrbrick, Liverpool; Alice and Gertrude Murray, Belfast; Maria L. and Jano Meachem; Thomas, Elizabeth, Ann Jane, and Martha McKee, Aberdeen; A. G. Maciol; Mr and Mra Weat and seven children, High Wycomh?, Buck«; Joaeph Webley, wifo, and 3 daughters. Laceby. near Grimaly: W.J.Trigg nndlcr. '-en,Caatleton,nearMancheater;Ann Ward, -ustleton! Jame3. Farah. Gertrude, Kate. Mabel, Ryder. Caatleton; William Mc- Cormick, Belfast; Wiliiam, Kliza. Mary, Emily, and Henry Scott; Mr and Mra William Stackel ton, Wakefield, Yorka; Mr and Mra W. W. Smith, and six ohddron, Bradford; Annlta Grove, and three children, St. John's Wood; James Spence and Henry Hunter, Portadown, Ireland; P. Campbell, Soutnssa; William, Frederick, Sidney and Alice Chappel, and three others of the Bame family whoso namea are not given; Mary J. Maidlon, southaea; William, Emma, and Phillipa Clims, Rotherham; Joseph Blythe; Henry ?iar,t.wife,and2children,Laceby, near Grimsley: David Monzie3, Milo End, Glas gow ; Robert King, Helenaburgb, N. 8.; Walter Akerß; John Bleakley, Ca3tleton, near Man chester ; Ellen JWilson; Robert, Mnr*;nret, Charles, and Eliza Caldwell, Strabano ; John Smith, Sho'.ts, N. 8.; Jane, Adam, Annie Pres ton : Erneat and Leigh Smith; Mr and Mra Roaa and seven children, East Red Myre, Shotts;. Mra Coulan; Mrs Jane Oadbeater ; Kmily, Annie, Vernon, Mary, J„ and Henry Cad beater; Margaret A. Hamilton, Ballygawly, Ire land ; Mr and Mra David Heron and five children, Briatol; Rlohard K. Moore, with Capt. Barolay ; William 8. Wylio, with Captain Barclay; Richard Griffitha, Birmingham; laabella Laird, with Captain Barclay ; Lottie Tremblln ; Mari anne Da vies ; Esther Lyons: Maria Billlders ; Emily Smith; Mary Ann May; John Farley Ruthglen, I'lasjjow; Peter Keid, Guilford ; Richard C. Groom, Mile hnd Road, London,.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Wild Duck, ketch, Pbipps, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Rowena, b.s., Amodeo, for Waitara Hannah Mokau, s.s,, Keane, for Waitara

The s.s. Hawra is expected from, the South to-morrow morniuK.

PORT OF WHANGAROA.

Decombor 21th.

, Arrivals:—Wave, brig, Christian, from Don tdic, with 10 tuns general ctrgo and ballast, Loading;— Wave, briar, with baulk timber, /or Dunedin; Linda 'Wobfcr,Ji*s-ia'a*it'n- r with tnnlk and sawn timber, fer Kapler; A-rries, Jesaie, iv flta^ffiWtwi whyojie**.-ffith si* M-v,)jer, for (VjpS_»i!*-'>::' /'----- ' ''■.a-,,' _

PORT OF KAIPARA.

Arrivals : December 26, Axatapu, brigantino, Bower, from Lyttslton, in ballast.

Departures : Wavo of Life, schooner, Her bert, for Lyttelton, with sawn timber. Windbound at Heads : Falcon, barquenline, Bulko, for Melbourno, with sawn timber; Mary King, aeliooner. Roe. for Lyttelton, with Bawntimber; Edith Bold,schoonor, McColvlllo, for Dunedin, with sawn timbor; Hannah Barritt, schooner, Nelson, for Wellington, with sawn timbor. Wo have had strong Wost and S.W. galo3 during tlm week, Bonding np a hoavy bar. On Tuesday. Wednesday, nnd Thursday, it blow very hard with heavy rain aqvmUs, We havo had no westerly weather cqrnl to it all tho winter.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Elui'i.-, thia day

Arrived: To Anau, from Melbourno. Pas sengers for Auckland :-J*iesoa 'Gribbon, Mr and Mra McUu.no, Hon. Col. Norokcr, Meaara Brookhomo, Howe, and Joyco

Gibiiorne, this day. Sailod: Arawata, for Auokland, at 9.30 a.m. Wellinotok, yeatorday.

Railed: Arnvinta, for Auckland and tho Eaat Const, at miilr ight. Tasscngors : -Misses B. Tinno, Johnstoi c (2i, Largo, Robertson, Holmes, Monzies, 11011101111°, Moadamos Largo, Sponcor, Townley, Mr und Mra 801 l nud family, Mr nnd Mra Putlan, and Pon, Messra Joborna (2), Chrlsp, Richardson. Aahby. Bnller, Hnyca. Yalelyn (2), Mont, (2), IClliott, and McLolhm. Iho Hawra sailed for Auckland,.via Taranaki, at 130 p.m., with tho San Francisco mail. Passengers: Mesdames Gavin and Alexander, Messrs Lidhltter. MoGlashon, _uiao, Prlco, Mr and Mra Cowpcr.

THE WEATHER.

"KIA MAOA TE TAWA."

Te Whiti's enigmatical reply to Ilia Excellency tho Governor becomes more puzzling tho moro it v studied. The apparently simple sentence " Kua maou In own," or " taewa," "tncuv," or some thing else, uuiler the Blcilful manipulation of a Maori medicine man, assumes all the colours of the chameleon or forms of the kaleidoscope. In fact nu two interpreters in Aucklaud can agree upon the same intcr pretatioii. The "Herald's" soothsayer thinks it nioiini "tho uuripu potato has been cooked," or "tho ({icon potiuo haa been cooked." Our interpretation ia " tlw tawa berry is ripe," and an eminent linguist tells lis that this is a lignro ot speech for " the time has como for action." Another paper thinks it should read "kill maou tc tawa," " let the tawa bony bo ripe," and so ou ad infinitum. In order to solve this extraordinary problem wc have detached a special reporter to interview all the Maoris, I'ukoha- Maoris, aud ,interprctors iv Auck laud and its vicinity with a view to gut at what is called a concensus of opinion on tho subject, and to fortify himself for the task. Ourrcpor'er Inula little ptcliiiiitiaiy "set to with the famous " rolia liolia crispis," the inexplicable riddle, the original of which is preserved in Bologna, and which has always ballled the antiquarians and riddle-readers. It runs thus :— '• Neither man, nor woman, nor androgvno; Nolihor girl, nor boy, nor clet; Neither harlot neir virgin ; But all tot theio)." Carried off neither by bongor, nor sword, nor poison, lint by all (of them). Neither in heaven, nor in tho water, nor in tho earth; But hiding ovory whore. Lucius Agatho Priscus. Neither the hnaband.ncr lover, nor frlon.i IS either griovlnff, nor rejoicing, nor weeping ; But (doing) ull (those). This—neither a pile, uor a pyramid, nor n topulchro That 18 built, he knows and knowa not (which it Is). - -JJ.l'-ji.Bopulchro, containing no corpso within

it; ' " * . , .. Tt isa corpse wi'h no sepulchre containing it; Hut tho eoriuo anil the .-■ pulohro uro one and ' tho Bams.'

Having wrestled with this and retired from the contest, "our special now oilers to -present a" leather medal to any of our 'readers who can satisfactorily solve the 'riddle. Tho lirst authority interviewed wa3 nn [ex-Judge of the Nativo Lands Court. ' "KuaMaoa to tawa" ho said, medita tively. "Oh, it means ' the tawa berry is :ripe.;' but you sec perhaps the word was ' tacwa,' anil then it would mean, of course, •the potato is cooked.' I'll just think it over, and give you an answer in a few days." The next was Alick McDonald, of Wel lington, for many years resident in Uaugi tikei—a great authority on these subjects. "Ithiuk it ought to ho *kia maoa te tawa ' (wait until the tawa berry is ri|»>). or ' kia maoa tc tacwa' (wait uutil the potato is cooked), iv other words, ' Defer the meet ing uutil we have prepared food tor our uext monthly meeting,' which takes place on the ISth of January." A little further ou Messrs Do Thierry and Olliver were met.

" Well," said Mr Olliver, when the question was propounded, " I have been studying this thing, and I mean to find out what it means before I've done. I think it means ' The tawa berry is ripe.' " ' Reporter : But what does the Prophet mean by tbat? Olliver: Oh, he means—yes, ho means— " the tawa berry ia ripe," that is, " it is, too late now to do anything." Mr Do Thierry : It might mean, "what is the use of our meeting now ? The tawa berry is ripe, and if wc are driven to the bush we can subsist on that." Mr Olliver and I will think the matter over, aud let you know. Our indefatigable special has since inter viewed five full-blooded Maoris, three half castes, four pnkeha-Maoris, seven licensed interpreters, twenty-live unlicensed inter preters, et hoc genus omne, with indifferent results, and he has now pluced Tc Whiti's conundrum in tho same category as the " i.\ia Irelia crispis." He fays he will go to Parihaka and ask Tc Whiti what it means.

BETTING AND SCRATCHING.

We have received several complaints re specting the scratching of Foul Play for the Aucklaud Racing Club Handicap, which was not done until the morning of the races, and after the public had laid their niwiicy. This caso is not a solitary instance of such a proceeding, nor docs the action entitle the owner to any specially hostile criticism, beyond that which may be directed at the custom so much in vogue at New Zealand ruce meetings. The fr.ct that Mr McDon ild had only just bought the horse is an excuse for not having notified earlier his intention to reserve the horse for the Wellington Cup; but it would have been far more satisfactory if he had declared at an earlier time which ot the horse's engagements ho intended to keep.

While on this subject it may be well to refer to the growing complaints of the degeoeraey of the turf. Bookmakers aud their horses are obtaining the supremacy in the New Zealand racing world. Their rule is becoming quite absolute. The national pastime once followed for the sake of the sport is fast degenerating into a low scramble for public money, Bookmaking asaumes nn undesirable phase when the talent own or have control of tho best horses. How much more is distrust felt at the disquietiug reports which have ilo-tted bo often on the public ear, that certain bookmakers, horse ownera, and hanelicappera have identical interests, the end and aim ot which has been to fleece the general public. We do not altogether endorse this sweep ing condemnation ; but it must be allowed that the tactics of the last few yeara have been far from satisfactory to the public. A horse well known to the ring gets in with a light impost, a crack horse with every moral show of winning is made favourite, and as soon as the public have backed him to a good sum he is scratched, and whili the favourite yields a rich bar vest of bets, the light weight pulls oil' the i stakes. If a rule wero laid down that horses should start or no bet, there would be a little better chance for the confiding investor, as foul riding to lose the race could be treated "a Ia Mata" by the V.JK.C. What a pity the clubs do not treat "foul betting" in a similar manner 1 The racing atmosphere is very tainted, and a moral thunderstorm is required to clear the air. At how many meetings has money been taken on horses that were either crippled, or were known to be non starters by those who took the money ? Wns money taken in several instances in this manner at the present meeting ? -and, if so, ia not this downright robbery ? The public are certainly not obliged to bet—but the majority do so with) the understand ing that all is "fair between man and man;" and not with the idea that they are being unscrupulously robbed. The gambling element is gaining too great an ascendency. The abstract merits and performances of tbe noble racehorse are becoming a secondary interest to the mad greed of the betting. Unless clubs take a high stand the whole details of race-meetings will be made subservient to the ruling passion. We have heard of a haniiicappef writing to nn owner of horses for a favour, antl reminding him that handicapping time was drawing nigh. In order to guard against the possibility of any collusion «*r.4-,--___S£J' etfcel to payall club,

inutu.

officials right well for their services, aud not allow them under any con ditions whatever, to have any monetary interest in a race ? In order to discourage .jobbery and corruption, the most stringent rules should be laid down for' the pro tection of the outside public.

The wool damaged at tho fire on Sunday in the store of Mr Buckland was removed to-day to Otahuhu, where it will be dried anil afterwards repacked.

Mr J. Shechun is at present iv Hamilton. He purposes opening au ollice in connection with tho purchase of native lands at Ohine-

Mr Alcy, one of the first settlers iv the Hikutoi valley at the Thames, leaves this ovening hy the s.s. Albion for Hawkes Hay. Owing to the great demand for Brittle at the Thames, ho has disposed of'his present stock and purposes purchasing •2,000 fat wethers in our sister province, which he will dispose of at tho Thames,]

Tho miscellaneous concert antl ball to night in the Choral Hall will be commenced tit eight o'clock, but in order to secure a coin toi table seat, it will be necessary lo be in the hall before that time. The pro gramme is full of promise, and it real treat may bo confidently anticipated. Mr G, M. I'cetl leaves thia evening by the Albion to meet the settlers who have arrived at Tauranga by the Lady Jocelyn, who intend settling on the lands acquired by him for tho special settlement in the I'overly Ray district. Ton families have arrived, and many others are to follow. Mrs Uninpaon holds her last special service hi St. James' Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evct'ing, The service is a public one, although a special invitation was given to those who have received good by her mission. No doubt the place will bo crowded. To tho Editor : Sir, —To decide a wager please inform 1110 how ninny Auckland Cups Ariel has won.—Yours, Sec, Waoeii.— [Ariel won the liist Cup January 7th, 1877 ; the second on the 26' th December, IS7S; antl tho third on thu 2Gth December, 1870. El>. E.S.I

Thu " Church Gazeltu " is specially in toroating thia month it nil contains, iv ail.lition to tho usual amount ol mutter, a, supplement containing the statutes and resolutions of tho ;I)iocesati Synod, which will bo found useful in relation to tho government of the church. Tho present number presents tho lirat live pages of notes of the loecut visit to Norfolk Island, written in the form of a diary, and very interesting in detail. The monthly calen der appears as usual, and full dioccßan intelligence, and news of churches in country districts, reports, Sec. Notices of books, and Sunday lessons for teachers are continued, with other features of intorest to members of tho English church. At a mooting at Ohincmutu last week, at whioh Air Shcchau and Mr K. Giuliani weic prcsont, various questions wero discussed. The mooting desired Mr -hcohiui. opinion whether the Rotorua Committoo could obtain bohio loading status

from Parliament. MrShcehuii replied that though ho was opposed to tin* Committee in the outset, since ho had seen its working he was Biitislied it was good. Still he did not ?ec how it could ho endowed with a legal position, Tho question of tho stoppage of tho road in consequence of tho Government In caking pledges given to the natives was raised, but as many of the uatives lntcieatuil were expected to arrive ou tho following day Iho discussion waa postponed, Au opinion was expressed favourable te> holding the Nativo Lands Court at Ohineuiutu, Tlio 80-culled masquerade kill which was advertised to tako place in tha Albert Hall on Now Years Eve proved to be a mere dance, arranged under the auspices ot a portion of tho demi-monde, a few of whom wore attired in fancy costumes. It Is almost listless to cay that ihero was no master of cei-omohie*. At 3.3o'.P_l_&Jft__3^^ oF the Cosmopolitan Hotel, perceived a smoky odour iv his houeo, and, luckily for him, ut onco instituted an examination oi the premise's He fount! the window-hang itiga in ono of the servant-'' bedrooms upon the upper Hour to be in flames and bad no difficulty in smothering them. A minute or two later, however, matters might have a-sumccl a far moro scrimis complexion. The servant had bdeu reading in bed by tho light of a rnudlc placed close to tho win (lows, aud sho bad dossed off without que itching thu light. Fortunately her carelessness has h-d no ill ell'cct. To the Editor: Sir,—ln your reference to the station lite then; is erne inaccuracy which might lead to getting tho porter Gordon into trouble. lustend e.f the lire occurring at a quarter past eleven it occurred about a quarter to ten. Tho train arriving Into that night he had to attoutl, and the hags were lying at the opposite end of the platform to the coal-shed. It was a bundle of old bags put on the plattorm right away fiom any of the buildings. After the trniu arrives, Gordon has to see all the windows shut in the carriages. While doing this he had put the lamp on the buutllo of baga on tho platform, and it must have capsized nud set lire to the baga; or, more than likely, been knocked over by some of tho loafers that are always on the platform here. Gordon was not away from the carriages when it occurred, and saw it quite as soon as Tregarth, only he might have been a little closer, and got a bucket of water before Gordon got to it to put it out. The only thing that was destroyed waa oi>c old coal hag, tho rest was not burnt at all ium, Sec, ONE WHO WAS THERE. The evening service at the Theatre Royal was crowded to the doors. Dr. Kcnderdine presided, and opened with prayer, He ex pressed regret that iv future tho association would be eleprivcd of the use of tho theatre tor their Sunday ovcniiig.acrvico ; it would, therefore, be held in future in the large hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. '! he amount of the previous collection was .t'l 15s. The address, in two parts, wns delivered by Rev. A, W. Webb irom the Ist General Epistle of St. John, chapter 5, verse 12—" Uc !that hath the ;Soii hath life ; and lie that hath not tho Son hath not life." The rev. gentleman drew two portraits affording a' striking contrast between the wretched unintcllcctual being, _, without accomplish ments grncelo3s, and unlearned, who had ensured eternal life by accept ing the Son, and tho excellent citizen amiable, virtuous, honest, truthful, bu without the Son ;—was a lost man.- Th discourse was energetic, eloquent, fill

of nnimatiou, nnd was listenod to wit breathless attention. The evangelic chc sang several hymns under tho direction" Mr It. Tudchope. The opening of the Cologne Domr1 **9 been a brilliant succoss. Over three) 1* 1* elrcel thousand people are said to-*av ° crowded to the old town by tho Khi'' **m* the inhabitants simply devoted th*-**y vos and their possessions to tho duti' y .*' pitality. Tho aid Emperor arriy a. laae o'clock in the morning, anil [aX witness ing the procession, attended as™,*; * n,***? Cathedral, for which Ferelinar H". lcr h,.<\ composed the music. Tho f^ion did groat credit to the archa-olot-i' kT' P and artistic taste ot the in»*-L tnnts > \ le artists colony of Dussele-,. deserve tllp principal credit. The* flSur--? , wc' e emblematical of the t vcrcnt interests of the Rhine Province? B, nd _,of .*••?..? 1X hundred years during v-c >- the building has been in course of cc •?»•. \ m °"cc tho Empress and bcr '"S 'ter-m-law the Crown Princess, put a**o their long-stancl. ing coldness, and iPPpared in pub lie together. The ho-^' 0*."" old Cafhollo party were also thernnd Genoral I Mo't {c and his suite wc accommodated in the new building of'•« (- olo K-*e '. r-mes- the lcadinc paper- Germany. Bismarck, tho inscrutable" 10"-3 excuaed himself from attendance Perhaps Ins triple ofhee of Minister of P all<-C «•» Commerce and the Chancellor^. Proved too much for him. /

Hia Grace Steins celebrated a solemn Rent 3"1 Ma9S at St- Marvß' Ponsonbv y.tcrday, for tho repose of tlio soul of w Ma,y ?T ge _s- Bißt n of Captain B' n 3. late o£ tbe _ Hobson Com pany Tb cvla9s was performed at half past scvcm tlie raornin-- Tl,e assistant priest w- the Very Key* Walter Macdon"l> deacon, Father Fox, 0.5.8. ; sub-de?cn> Fathcv Breiten, 0.5.8. There was a'ai'ge congregation, including the sister/ lady-boarders, orrlian children, and numßrs ot the faithful. The Mass music wa3 mo.st ably and cffestivcly rendered, Mis/A. Boylan presiding it the harmonium. The rendering of the " Dies Ine'' bj .tie chir was excellent and pniaeworthy. The jperment took place in the afternoon at 3 o'clock in the cemettry adjoining tbe Jonvent ground. His Gnce officiated, nnd the following clergy werein attendance :— Father Walter McDonald,Father Downey, 0 S 8., Father O'Dwyer, Terv Rev. Father O'Sullivan, 0.5.8., FatheiO'Oara, 0.5.8., and Father Fox, 0.5.8. The funeral obsequies were carried outin strict accord ance with the ritual. Thi following was the order of procession :—AsStetor onrryinj[ tho processional cross, .nextcame the sanc tuary boys, the clergy, His Grace, and tbe coffin, borne by a number olthe immediate friends of deceased. The iisters followed in succession, and a larrre*_umber of the general public, notwithaanding the incle mency oi the weather, 'he deceased lady departed this life early on New Year's morning, in the 35th yer of her age, and sixth.of her religious profesion, "Requiescat iii pace," •;.-;

Canada bus recently lost so largely iv population by emigration that she is looking abroad to make up tor the outllow. She is offering inducements to the French inhabi tants of Alsace and Lorraine to settle with in her borders. M. De Lnlouilo, the French agricultural delegate, is now in Ottawa, negotiating with Sir Johu MncDonnld for a tract ot 150,000 acres iv the northwest part of the Province, on which to found his colody. The laud is reported good for agricultural purposes. His investigations induce M. De Lalondo to believe that wheat can be grown in the northwest at a cost of live francs per two hundred pounds, whereas it costs twenty-francs to produce the same quantity iv France.

The fruit service at tho hospital yester day was postponed iv consequence of tho inclemency of the weather. It will tako place next Sunday, weather permitting.

A cable message in our issue of Saturday reported the wreck of the French iron clad Richelieu off Toulon. Tho Richelieu belongeel to tho Toulon maritime division of tho French navy. Her armour was 8J inches in thickness, she was armed with 8 18-ton, and 2 12-ton guns; her indicated horsepower was 4,800, and her tonnage 8,164. Her length was 314 ft and breadth 57 ft. Sho was provided with a central battery, and two open top-lixeel turrets. She belonged to tho second order of the " bfitiments dc combat."

The Northern Wairoa Regatta on Friday was successful. Tho scullers' race resulted in a victory for T, Campbell, jun., with Nicholson second. Scud was lirst, and Kureka secoud in tho race for yachts under 20 feet. Rees Nicholson was lirst in the amateur skiff race, and Paton wou the con test for punts under 20 feet. Tho pair ourcd gig race was won by 11. and J. Harri son, and the boys' rowing raco by Fitz patrick iiutl Clarko. U. and J. Harrison won the moo for double-handed punts.

Arrival of the Lady Jocelyn

[pBOM OUR OWS COBHKSrONDKNT.]

TAURANGA, this day. Tun "hip 1-ady Jocelyn with Mr Stewart's parly was sighted on Sunday, but was not alii" to got in owing to tho want of wind; nlirj is still tacking between Mayor lalurtel anil tho Mount. The pilot has gone on board and expects to bring her in about 4 o'clock. There hns boon no communi cation with tho passengers yet, until sho is -mused by the Health Ollicer. The com mittee have gone down to road an address to the passengers. (A list of tho vessels, piir-scnr/crs and coneleiißcd freight list will be found in our shipping column.)

Scintillations.

"Ho brief; for lt is w tn worela aa with sun beams; tho moro tlioy nro coiitltiißcil, the elooper thoy burn."—-OUTiucv.

Tho Minister of Public Works is on the Hick list in Ouiicdin. Tho Wellington police continuo their raid on Sunday trndcrN. To Whiti charges tho Europeans with stealing his piga and potatoes. Sir William Fox intcnela to explore the Muri'motu Plains as far lis Taupo. RoftlW Now Zonlacel flax tibre ia being used in uio Melbourne paper worka. Nino metres of snow foil nt Waipori, Otago. in ono day, recently. Wi-rengaro, father of Tuhi..keeps close at Jnriliaka, His temper is said to bo diabolical. Two hundred thouaaud children of the Sinday-achool Union hut) a day'fi outing at Siellielel. New Year's Day in Dnnodin was so wet bat the CalQ(lo*)Jß^-^'iui_s'J;'«'l-taM,lQi,t ---'"p-IiCU till to-day. Mr Ward, of Cambridge, has discovered aomo seams of eluy which ho believes will make superior kinds of pottery. Mr J. K. McDonald, of Whatawhata, has a cow, half-bred shorthorn, which yields milk enough to produce 2Slh*. of 'butter a-wcek. At tho Temperance Hull last uicht, Mr Brown adduced tbo testimony of Dr. Hatch ami other former spiritualists who now denounce tho system. The New Year holidays were very quiet at the Thame*, though the Fire Brigade ushered in the year with v pyrotechnic ehaplny. Tho Rector of the Timaru High School thinks that many parents in New Zealand will eatimate the value of education by the monoy return brings to their families. Tho Cautcruury "Press" stiya that Mr Dick, iv joining the Hall Ministry, accepted aooular educatiou as nn accom plished fact. Capt. Jackaou Parry announces that he la "once more to tho Irout." In short, he has resumed his old occupation ns a butcher. Mr NY. 11. McGonaglc la making pens in Taranaki out of fern stalks. They are said to be quite equal to quills, far more lasting, anei elo not sputter. The "Canterbury Press " ridicules the alleged compact between the 'Wellington, Canterbury, aud Otago members, pointing nut that however they may log-roll thero ia uo money to supply their demands, The charge against tho Wymonds for fraudulent insolvency, was dismissed, the Magistrate stating that whatever moral certainty of guilt thore might be, -'he legal evidence waa insufiicieut to warrant a com mittal. Why are the telegraph operators in Nelson more hardly us 4 thau those of nny other town ?—Auswei* Because the Government have not only ("ten off the 10 per cent, but they have Vw deprived them of their Tucker — Ti'ker was the namo of the ollicci-iti-cb rßc- Ihe He A. Baker, M.A., who was compelledlo leave tho Mclaneaiau Mission through.-'1 health, ia performing some special Aoccsan work for Bishop Cowie, and isno' v visiting Mercury Buy, Rati kati, I'd 'I'o Creut Barrier. Xj'jßcv. Charles Clark, the well-known lcct-er> >s resting quietly at Nottingham, w __,e he studied for the Baptist Miuislry. llfis still attached to that denomination , aP is expected to re-enter the Ministry. -ie rumour about hia conversion to Roman atholicisiu waa a canard

MR HOLLAND'S ANNUAL DINNER TO HIS WORMEN.

Mr James J. Holland, builder, gave hia aunual dinner to his employees in the Odd fellows' Hall, on New Year's eve. The spread was provided by Mr McEwcu, of the City BuH'et,jwas and extremely satisfactory. The tables were laden with pood thiugs,and ornamented vases with of fresh llowers emit ting a welcome frngrauce. Mr Holland presided, supported hy Mr John Holland. (Holland and Butler), and Mr Guird. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given and responded to. Mr Mell, vice-chairman then proposed the health nud happiness of Mr Holland, thoir employer, Mrs Holland and family, which was drauk with enthusiasm. Mr Mcll said : A year ago, they met under similar circumstances .to partake of their employer's hospitality; anel, although some peraous did not .approve of gatherings of employers and employed, ho was sure, from exporlencc, that they wore productive of good feeling and mutual sympathy. He had been some years iv Mr Holland's service, and he was bound In common fairness to say, that Mr Holland wns ono of the best ol employers, ever ready with his advice and assistance, and a kindly word. Mr Holland replied in feeling terras, aud thanked them (heartily for their expressions of good will towards him and his family ; he did uot think that any colonial employer could boast of a steadier, soberer, and better body of work men, and he felt how much he was indebted to them for their help, without which he could not havo completed his contracts in so satisfactory a manner. Competition was much greater than in past years, and, without good workmen and their considerativeness, he could not have pulled through so successfully. Mr Hol land than gave au account of the work they had done; and that during the year they had laid twelve hundred thousand bricks. He wished them all a happy New Year, and, in thanking them, expressed a hope that they would have many similar meet ings in years to como. The fol lowing toasts were drank):—'"The Auck land ""Builders," by Mr Guird; " The Architects," by the Chairman; "The Brickmukers," Mr Laydcn ; "The Brick layers, '• Mr McEwit; "The Labourers," Mr Guird ; " The Ladies," Mr Waring ; "The Press," by Mr Johu Holland; res ponded to by Mr Blackman, of tho Stak. Mr Holland proposed a vote of thanks te Mr McEwen, the caterer, who had waited upon them promptly and punctually, and had given satisfaction. Mr McEwen re turned thauks iv a well-set speech, brief and business-like. During the evening a number of vory good songs were sung, bearing on the dignity of labour, love of country, and the "Parmer's Boy," the latter being in character, and in " long drawn, melancholy strain," caused much amusement, ac did, also, an original quartette, tbe "Jolly Bricklayers," by four of tho trade, Altogether the evening was agreeably and joyously passed, closing at , ten o'clock.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails wil_ Close as Unw_ j— Tim Day. I For Tauranga and Opotiki, por Waitaki, at I 4pm. For Thame*, per Rotomahana, at 1.30 p m. ForTauranga. Gisborne, Naplor, and Couthorn I. Porto, per Alblou, nt 5 p.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 5 p.m. For Thamca, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday. Ith Inatant. For Port Fitzroy, per Wnterlily, at 8 a.m. For Waihoke, per Coromandol, at 8 30 a.m. For Tairua, per Mercury, at 9 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana,

per Roae Caaey, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per

Havre*, at 10.5 a.m. For Port Ahuriri and Napior, por SoutPorn

Cross, at U a.m. For Waitan, per Lalla Rookh, at 1 p.m. Per b.b. City of Sydney aa follows :— For Sandwich lalanda, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indioa, Japan, and China, including nongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and nowspapera, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, In addition to the postage, will be reoeivod by the Mail Agent on board tho ateamer up to the timo of sailing. This mail will be duo in London on Tuesday, February 15, 1881. For Russell and Kawakawa, por Arawata,

at 3 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at

4 p.m. For Ruaaell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 4 p.m. For Thameß, per Rotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 1 p.m. Thursday, 6th January. Per b.b. Arawata an follows :— For India, China, Japan.Medlteranoan Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 8 am. For Giaborno, Napier, Southern Ports, Australian Colonlea, and United Kingdom, via Brindls!, for letters apeclally bo prepaid and addressed, at 9 a.m.

Note.-The P'-st-offlceß at Ararimu, Peri waka, and Upper Parnell havo boen cloaed. Receiving boxea havo been eatabliahcd at Mr Leslie's Shop. In Upper Parnell, eletred daily at 6.30 a.m. and 12 noon; and at Mr Talbot's chop. in Parnell, cleared daily at 6.55 a.m. and 12,5 p.m. Post-offloes have been opened at Bucklands Malls will be closed at chief office daily at 7 p.m., and w'll arrive daily at 6.10 p.m.; at Parua mails oloaing every Friday at 4 p.m., and arriv ing overy Tuesday at 9a.m.; at Te Mata, mails closing evory Thursday at 7 p.m., and arriving every Saturday at 6.10 p.m.; s.nd at Victoria Valley, near Mongonni, mails closing every Monday at 4 p.m., and arriving overy Saturday at 9 a.m.

S. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster;

Meetings, Entertainment, &c.

January 3, 1881,

Theatre Royal—" Wrock o£ the Pinsforo," 8 p.m.

Choral Hall—Concert and Pall, by Dean's Minstrela andiAmateurs, 8 p.m, Ark of Eden Lodge, 7.30 p.m,

MARRIAGE.

BURGESS-ATKIN.-On tho 16th December, 1880, at Trinity Church, Devonport, by tho Rev. J. Batec, Edward William Burgees to Elizabeth Barkos Atkin.

DEATH.

THYSSEN.-On the 2nd, Johanna Hermanus Hendrlk Thysaen, eldest aon of J.'hinnu; l'aelofa Thysaen, of Amsterdam, Holland: aged 37 yeara. . Tho funeral will leave Mr. Bridzewater's, Graham-street, atlp.ni. To-morrow (Tuesday), Ith mat.

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1881.

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

tln this afternoon's cablegrams there are signs of improved trade in Great Britain, notwithstanding the severe winter and tho disturbance in Ireland. Under the skilful manipulation of Mr Gladstone the revenue for the last quarter of the year has exceeded tlie corresponding period of 1879 by a million sterling. For the last few years there has been no spring whatever in the sources of national income, -and no matter■ ■.'•here Sir Stafford North-, cote turned for the funds to defray tlie cost of the Imperial policy, disappoint ment was the invariable result. The lato Chancellor of the Exchequer had to contend against the.depression that followed a series of e-_*wordipai'ij_£E|-)|^

porous years — a situation aggravated by the succession of bad harvests. We (iladstoiio cannot control tho seasons, but luck has been on his side, and more favourable crops have aided the greater industrial activity arising from the better prospects of peace in Europe, in scoring another success for tho practicnl working of the great Chancellor's finan cial measures.

From the Capo nows it would ap pear that the first successes of the Boers have covered more territory than the insurgents can hold, and two places have been abandoned. .Reinforce ments are being pressed forward, and a strong force will soon bo on tlio ground to cope with tlio rebellion. Tho Boors havo boon badly treatod —their caus.o is a just one—but it will probably yield to suporior force. England would havo acted wisely by repairing the wrong committed in tlie annexation of Transvaal long ngo * now that forco has beon resorted to, tho prestige of the nation will, we suppose, demand one more instance of tho use of British power in a radically bad cause. From Ireland, wo hear of new measures of coercion. The meetings of tho Land Leaguers are prohibited everywhere), and a Hying column parades tho country to preserve order, and prevent secret drilling. These measures, though no doubt judici.'.-.is and necessary, nro n sad commentary on tlie success of British Kulo in Ireland.

TELEGRAMS.

(FRQI OUR OWN COER*-FON__NT.)

CAMBRirGE, this day TE WHITI'S VEPLY.

Thebes Maori authorities here think Te Whiti's rt|ly to the Governor's aide-de camp fnvot a ble, as implying that the time is ripe for Inn uiting.

RUSSELL, this.day

The races nd sports took place on New Year's Day a Russell, and passed oil very well. 'lherc were about three hundred people present one hundred of whom came from Kawakavo, with an excursion by the s.s. Ida.

VANGAREI, this day,

A PLEASANT OUTING,

The Argyle let at half-past nine gaily elccorated with hurting, and 270 passengers for an excursion t, Whangarei Heads. A great proportion of he passengers are chil dren, to whom the tip ia given by the Com pany. Captain Cravford, has engaged at his own expense, thoWhangaroibrass band, whose enlivening stains will enhance the day's pleasure. Maiy more excursionists join them down the iver from Mangapai and adjacent districts. A terrible thundoratirm raged nil night.

| PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this dny. THE GOVERNO-v'- TOUR. Tlie Governor starts on n tour of tin; North Island ou Friday next. He vi'-iM Auckland first, then Waikato, Napier, Paliiicrston, Wangaiiiii, and New Ply mouth, stopping at all intermediate places uf any note. SUPPOSED DROWNING. Tho dead body of a seaman nnnicel I'ickotls eamo neilioio from the Bchoemc Flectwlng on Thursday, A missing pair ■■■! boota found nt the end of the wharf ar identified aa his. It is feared that he attempted to swim to bis vessel and waj drowned.

LYTTELTON, Saturday,

THE LYTTELTON REGATTA,

The weather, wind, and threatening rt in the morning cleared up in the afternoj- Several thousand people visited the Lyl'* ton chief races, to 5 p.m. Champion Sailing Kace.—For vejols under 150 tons. Annie Hill, BChooncjl * E. 11. Cameron, schooner, 2 ; Zior, 3. YACHT Hack.—Dove of Lyttelton, t

Owing to tho weather the four-oar- in riggers' and outriggers,races wcrcposimed till Alouday. The racing was tho be ever known in Lyttelton, NEW YEAH. The display of fireworks last iiiglp" tho Bhipping mid ashore was rcmarkablpood.

CHBISTCHUItCII, th'day.

In the cricket match, Wanderer V. the Association on Saturday, Diisble scored 117. This is the second center of tho season.

RACE ACCIDENT.

At tho Kaugiora Raccß ou Sattday John Kittcnberg, while ridim; Hupplotck in the Hurdle llaco, received serion injuries. His horse fell and rolled- -fr hfi, breaking oue arm and fracturing his^kus - Kitten berg waa taken to the liOßpii-vbuid is still unconscious, >

DUNEDIN:tbhi day. It is raining heavily, putlog » Htop to all out-door sports.

Fatal Fire in Blenheim.

(BYTEL_fIiM-**iV--.ri''^:*N OCIATIQ;i-'*''

BLpHIpL. this day. The New Year /as uiered in by a terrible fatality. Abut M3O on Satuiday morning, n house orupiet/by a bricklayer named Duirkcr caulht lit/, and was soon burnt to the gromoV Vften the lire was discovered Dairkettai rised and cscapeel in a blanket. TU/"harrfl remains of Mrs Dairkcr were four|«mdjr the kitchen floor. An inquest takea_>M*e |6-day. At the in.iueai'n flic child tho Jury returned a vcrdics'i acclelcntal death, with a rider blaming 'h railway authorities for using the new s»*on too soon, aud stating thut further oration is required at tho end of the plalf"'-

Burning of Mr A. Buck land'a Jaymarket Store.

i Y__T_RDAY»lormun at teu minutes to ! cjrrht tbe citwas alarmed by the ringing of 1 the fire-belP Albert-street, and it soon he became ku/u thatthe stores of Mr A. Buck* 1 land aitu.d. '" Durham-street, and known as the H__arket, were on fire. The lrire Brieaelc .nder the command of Superin -1 tendont Jughis. arrived within a short ■ time aft* th< alarm was given, and at once pitEOidec'to quench the flames. At thia timo tin whole of the upper story, I reaching froa Durham-street to the right of way -ear Durham-street, was one mass of lire, ThcSuperintcndent first attempted to t_ce a had up a ladder at the trap door sitiiabd in the centre of the building, but lis eflVrts were futile owing to the iu tens; heat He, however, contrived after soma dillculty in getting two leads iv through i window at the Durham-stroet one', and two iv tbe Wyndham-street end, aiii then being a full supply ot water, the Bngadc tvas enabled to confine the lire to tlju one building. At one time there was great dmger that the fire would spread to tie Nevada Hotel, and Mr Richmond, the proprietor, made every preparation to save lis stock and furniture, but owing to the splendid manner in which the Brigade worked, no other loss of property occurred. The Salvage Corps, under the coiurr.nud of Captain Butler, were ou the spot iv good time, nnd did excellent service. From th_ time tho lire commenced there was no hope of saving anything iv the building, ns the articles stored being mostly flax, tow, and wool, all of which was on lire, it was impossible) to cll'ectiially quench it. The hose played ou tho building and goods until five o'clock in the evening, when it was though 1, the brigade had finally extinguished the fire. Tho superintendent was not so sanguine, and on visiting the buildiug at S o'clock he found the firo had again broken out. He, with hia men, tired aud jaded as they were, again set to work, nnd did not cease opera tions until an early hour this morning, when all danger wns past.

The origin ot the fire is unknown, but it is supposed to have arisen from the coinbua tion of flax tow stored iv tbe building. The man Scott, who ia in charge of tbo building and who with his family resides on the premises, states that ho got out at 7 a.m. and attended the horses iv the stable. He did uot then notice a smell of fire. At 7.45 he was startled at hearing a loud crackling noise, and ou looking out saw flames bursting out of tho store windows. He immediately gave the alarm, Constable Donnelly, who was on duty at tho ooruer of Durham and Queon streets came to his assistance. 'I hey first attempted to get in at tho front door, but this they found to be impossible ; they then proceeded to the back door, which they found partly open. They succeeded in saving three horses, seven traps, and a number of sets cf harness.

The premises and stock arc insured for £6,000. National Company, £2,000 on building ; New Zealand Conipauy, £3,000 on grain, flax, wool, seed, eVcc. ; and the South British Company had also a risk of £1000 on the stook. Mr. Buckland, wo be lievo, as a rough estimate, sets down his loss at £2000 above the insurance.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

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

DRUNK,

Edmund Hanson was fined 5s aud coata ; Honora Williams 10s, for their New Year's draughts.

FOOLISH,

William"Thomas McDermott was charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Prisoner could not remember, but had a dim consciousness that he was vcrv drunk.

Sergeant Gamble deposed that "tbe. pri soner was making a great noise iv the street, and put his arm around a lady's waist. He desired him to desist, but as his words were ineffective in checking pri soner's violent conduct, he arrested him. The lady,'who was a respectable person, objected to appear in Court to testify against the prisoner for the assault. Fined 20s and costs. A YOUNG SCAMP.

Laurence Murphy, an absconder trom the Howe-ntreet Industrial Home, was brought up on two charges of larceny, (1) tor steal bones, value Is 6d, from Messrs Soppett's mill; and (2) for stealing four bags, valuo 2a, the property of George Wilson, ou the 21at December of last year. Remanded until to-morrow. - ■ VIOLENT ASSAULT. .

Thomas Craig was charged with violently assaulting Thomas McClinttio on Now Year's Day. Remanded until to-morrow.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[H.B t? ,'B'- TK I.EQB A M

Trial 1' iixe League The trial o, c '-11,a Leaguers at whioh cor.--iced on the 28th " , opened by ' Lish Attorncy-Gener. speech for > prosecution, which, ha' nied the i*>ur days. Tho speech ihe ehat-g-wun-' the Leaguers chiefl. t _, ci _ .jaucus at different «h ings th_hout the country. Inte interest '"ken iv the trial, the1 Cm beiuif ii^'y crowded. Pr-riNG INBABUTOLAND. CAFE TOWN, January 1. i lltl .;otice lvii been received from BMul.jd that a severe engagement lias tokens there between the colonial £orce ,,et a tribe ot Tambopkieß. Ihe euern woro completely: defeated, an- a ■ l'. lr „ e 'mher of their cattle iii'd sheep cap- HirciVver eighty Tumbooke .■; *cre-kUlwl. au <i .umber takcu pi isoncrs. i he camia. itieg. ihe sidcof thoVoloniah' isy amount to li"' IRISH LAND Os*--- , .. " -limp-. "■■.*■. leading aiticlo to-day L«»oe. Ihiit U» rr.-L Und Hill which! LPovcrnment propose to introduce sup :,'-icuts and repaira delects in the Act of _'.), No new principles oi land legislation f embodied iojjtlie measure. DISCOVEKY OF AN ANCIENT STATUE. LONDON, January 1. (News has been received that a statue of linerva, by Phidias, has.beeu discovered luring excavations, which were being made g. Athens. IMPROVED REVENUE PKOSPfcC IS. LONDON, January 1. The British revenue rel urns for tho last quarter sliow an increase of £1,000,000 com pared with last year. THE TROUBLE IN IRELAND. All laud meetings in Ireland on Saturday and Sunday have been prohibited, and a living column is traversing the country to prevent night drilling by the Leaguers. THE BOERS RETIRING. The latest intelligence to hand from tho Capo states that the Boers have abandoned Utrecht, which place they recently seized. The British garrisons at Standcstor* nnei Wakkerstrom are strongly entrenched, and well supplied with provisions. Reinforce ments of troops arc rapidly marching to tne front from Natal. PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF ROTUMAH. Information has been received nt the Colonial Ollice that the chiefs of Kotumah have made a request tn the Governor of Fiji that the isluntl should be annexed by tho British to Fiji. THE PORTE MASSING TROOPS. The Porte is massing 100,000 troops on the Greek frontier iv Epirus and Thcsnaly, in preparation for possible hostilities.

TUIAL 0? LAND LEAGUERS. LONDON, December 31

Owing to tho excitement which is pro vailing in Dublin in consequence of the trial of tho Land Leaguers, extra military pre parations are being made iv tho city for the preservation oi order. AN INCLEMENT WINTER. LONDON; December3l. Very heavy snowstorms havo fallen in England during the past few days, and in ninny districts serious Hoods have resulted on the breaking up of (he frost. Consider- Able loss of property has occurre-l. and, owing tothß extreme cold, much distress has boen experienced by the poorer classes. NEW YuRK, December 31. Intense cold continues to be experienced throughout the States, and heavy snow storms have fallen in many parts.

THE BOERS OCCUPY THE CAPITAL,

CAPE TOWN, December 31. A report conies to hand to-day from the Transvaal that the Boers have followed up their recent success by occupying Pretoria, the capital town. Tho rumour, however, requires confirmation. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL. LONDON, December 30. Consols arc unchanged at 100 i New Zealand securities remain at tho last quotations. The total reserve in notes nnd bullion in the Bank of England is £13.575,000. The marketa for Australian and New Zealand produce are unchanged. CAKGU OF FKESH MEAT. SUEZ, December 30. The steamer Protos, with a cargo of meat, has arrived, homeward-bound from Melbourne. DE ItAYE'S SETTLEMENT IN NEW IRELAND.

SYDNEY, DECEMBER. 31. The Rev. George Brown, writing from New Ireland on November 12, reports that fsvournble progress is being made in Do Rayc's new colony.

AUSTRALIAN.

FATAL BUSH FIRES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

MELBOURNE, Monday. Arrived : Tararua, from the Bluff. AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN V. VICTORIA AND NEW SOUTH WALES. MELBOURNE, Saturday. The cricket match, Australian Eleven v. Combined New South Wales and Victoria, was commeuced yesterday. The Australians went in first and scored 172 runs. Murdoch caught for 7, A. Ban nermnu c| 35, Groubo lb 6, McDonnell b 0, Slight st 12, Bonner c 55, Boyla c 6, Spofforth not out 24, Blnckham c 5, Alex ander b 3, Palmer b 10. The Combined Team went in, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had put together 8* for 8 wickets. Evans b 33, Massie b 12. CHAMPION MEETING. Al to-day's Champiou Meeting the Mid summer Handicap was won by Odd Trick. It was a good race. In the Steeplechase Himalaya beat Sim pleton.

VICTORIAN RACING CLUB.-THE CHAMPION RACE.

M_L_OUUNE, Saturday. Tho Victorian Racing Club's Champion Meeting took place to-day at Flemington. The attendance of the public was the largest yet seen ut any former Champion Meeting. Normanby Stakes of 20sovs. each, 5 ft., with 200sovs. added. Five furlongs. Liberator l Monmouth 2 Welcome Jack 3 Tub Champion Stakes of 25sovs. each, 10 ft., with 1000 added. For three-year olds and upwards. Weight for ago. Second horse to receive 200 soys. and the

third lOOsovs. out of the stakes. Three

miles. Forty-nine subscribers, Mr W. A. Long's b c Grand Flaneur, 3

years, by Yattendom, dam First Lady

(T. Hailes) 1 Mr W. Branch's b c Progress, 3 years,

by Angler, dam Coquette (St. Albans) 2 Mr T. Ivory's b h Sweetmeat, 5 years, by Yattendon, dam Sultana (Piggott) 3

Wellington aud Trevallyau also ran. The race resolved itself into a match between Grand Flaneur and Progress, who kept to gether all the distance, but th.- former finally won by three lengths. Time, smin. 40aeca.

ADELAIDE, Monday,

Serious bush fires have occurred in country districts attended by loss of life aud pro perty. Iv one locality, a woman with her iive daughters and sou have been burnt to death.

COMMERCIAL. SYDNEY December 31. The produce aud other markets remain unchanged.

ADEL WDE, December 31

Price of wheat per bushel, 4s 3d to 4s 4Jd. Tho tone of wheat generally shews that little has been doing during the week. Town flour, £10 10a; country £9 10. Frei_hts to tho United Kingdom from Adelaide, 47s 6d to 50a; from outports, 50s.

Two Tragedies in Chris church.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CO-RESPONDENT.)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. AT South Eakaia, Mrs H-fford and two children nlighted from the train, when one of the latter fell off the platform. The train moving on passed over it, and death was instantaneous.

Mrs Ginklater, of Kaiapoi, cnl her throat in soven plat •_■ She is slowing lecovering.

*''*- '■ ' Pi oidiuivrjh.... Mi constant ttveahi Ouocn-stroet, while » -■-.- mm churches threw open iheir doors reccived full quotas ot _ober-___e_ **"*_ * | shippers. At a quarter to twelve, tbe fun, v," such as it was, may be said to havo com- lil menced, and for a brief space people with fl active imaginations might have conceived M themselves the witnesses of a teoble imit^- yM tion of im 1 tr.ltan carnival. Young men w>V* S0 hideous masks em iheir faces were > **m be sceu here and ihere, troops Jot '' ™ lads wandfti-e- . taitnjessly abk., ::i I l.rcctdetl by nuby coneertinists, atid lotid still further to the prevailing digseiifice ' * improvised bands ot decidedly ar_|Jeur vocalists exerted their hoiga mv, ftgor ously, blissfully unconscious ot cur-i-aUG" or harmonic rulee. a few min-Usa pics: to the supreme moment llie clatterity, 'w.ling and tolling of near and the tiatinaftWlafloii of distant bells made u j; i Am which for the nonce .:.mYMy drowned all other noises. ',» thia single detail it must be confejm that tho demonatrution showed no fallinr; oif in poftst of fervour. Wo must not on it to mention that the Naval Brigade Hand waAed the principal streets, discoursing-- selection of lively aire. After twelve, the cfc-wds gradually melted away, and bofn;«| tvso o'clock silence was asserting its suprttoaey* A few partiea of jovial roj-stfirers, ht>iever, diverted themselves iv the open aiiitsatil | ; daylight. ;i ' ;•

ST. PAUL'S CHORISTERS.',., The Si Paufs choristers, acoordlw to custom, took their usual round, singing at tho houses of the congregation, hit, as they had neglected practice, a good _m of discord Was noticed in their songs SI tho night. Previous to starting, 'a lady feasted them with e;_ke, aud ;-aid befoie-iiand; consequently she and iter l-imily rccc-i-edno song- tor her money. Tho shrewd little beiya thought it not worth while troubling her, as they baa tlie in _ey. Their conduct in this i'lti-nc", lojsay the Iciut of,was not hone*!, ' ,

HOBSON COMPANY'S BALL.

Tho mc_bei- of the Hobson Cotf-jany Jg and their., friends held their annua* >*ow Year';! • fc-fll' i'U New Year's eve -"• . - ?j;|| Tempera ot Ball, and which was cmil. j -,i successful. Ovi't 100 couples were B_f iv ill- plia-'ng itnd exhiliratiiig exercise} i!*j| daucing, whit-h was kept up until 5 o'cl i Ml in the roor_in«. Messrs McCarthy i Sj|H Cavanagfa were masters- of eeremti; -Jjllfl Mrs Hertz presided at the piano, antj Jaraea Gilbert accompanied on the v| NEW YEARS DAY. I' Wm Vac city was early astir. The ma and crews of excursion steamers wc betimes ior the purpose of prepari'' the rcw-.-iots! of 'the holiday' ''Sal Sunday-sc;H;...; tcacticis were hur, the vaiiou-i-phcts of rendezvous,* . j.-d'jis «,f ii'„,;cs ivere busied in com*. their final arrangements. The sky! _, Yj&ti. this time wore a uioat dreary aspecf|."■-* J | the rain fell smartly and pitilessly. J-*** eight o'clock a icw rifts were observapfi?, the cloudy canopy, whjch overshadow4<lK, city, and to the inexpressible delight at*. ,'' young folk who were dreading a atooil=-""] day they gradually widened aw heewnk more numerous. The wind chopped round, a little and very soon the Bun shone out cheerily, the moat immediate effect ol tljp change beiug the «rrival at the wharf of _a, -_~. ounuav-s'-'-ools b(i.. n _ respectively for the North "Shore and -tf ve r_ead. Shortly ■ afterwards the Sunday-su-jooi procession % the Domain took place; _ t __ c __ followed the. embarkation of ■ e_cursio*-j 8 _ 8 aD d theiir departure from tbe wharf, w hile thence till two o'clock there was ai- cver-flowinji current of people towards to, e ferry teeS of the wharf and to the railway-station. The North Shore , B trawv berry gardens were ciowded, the races %rei*e v very largely patronised, and the Domain-la jj usual,was » seen, of frolic, fan, _nd *_«; « tivity. The elements were far more clement 1 than the auguiies of the morning, could; | have led one tt expect, for, barrring .one or it two passing showers, there was nothing in 1 the weather to cavil at. •i In the evenjug^tbe fl Theatre was packed.; We.-.subjoin ,■ more particularised notice of the varioua j events :— WAIWERA HOT-PRINGB. i Tha s. s. Waitaki, as per anntitinceragiit, left the Queen-street wharf on New V«i | Day for Waiwera, At the time fixed •#*-■_! starting a heavy shower fell, which appwted to damp the spirits of/intending erem* I sionists. Ultimately the fulgent son made his appearance, and,the Hoßson Btmd struck up some lively musio, which, mm 1 its felicitous charm, brought the i»as3ergtrs togetner again, and by. 10.30 a, m .the steamer sbeercd . off, followed UP bf the Glenelg. On rounding the N*-™ Hetdlto latter boat passed the Waitaki. Ihe two steamers, the Glenelg and lona, were :,, ;; consequently in advance; the lona laving been the first to leave the vhati At this j'-ucture the Uobapa jp&U struck up, "See the Conquering -Bro, and raah wagers were at once.jnde by uninitiated quidnuncs; as to vvhW boat would reach tfaugitoto firs}, The >«taki soon passed both steamere, and thibai!.d changed their tune to a more Hvelif.strain -" Ihe Gal I Left Behind Me," tJV-UCh. the defeated onss replied in thi tear-- | '' Farewell] My Own:" After' a itoidid passage the Waitaki arrived at WiWei-a at 12.45 p.m. The passengers, Ahfflrsex h predominating in a large degree, «rkcd in the usual way, and on landKtg, upersed in different directions^-some to DA com modious and well-conducted hoi-; others to bathe in the demulcent waff of .the sprin«s; whilo a few interest!., eouplea found their .way severally into awe quiet • nook or cranuy, far away from ie dinning jargon of their fellowpasscnfra,- there —•( to breath their soft nothfe .*•[»■*■ castles in the air, aud dream*wg»: . and the pleasures of c<wwHsOTW' The chert time allowed tfflMmMgg soon expired, the Waitaki % WW whistle being heard shortly after ;o dock. On returning to the steamer BOijJgW a,nu«e ment was caused by a capyff ?f tle: man, who, professing to ba-ewuist *»«} " keen observer of Nature, effldeu tally (?J fell overboard while geatidMf ■*«"» en deavouring to explain sot abstruse sub ject, he received a btmpl wetting externally, being at the s*timc rather " wet" internally. After; very pleasant run back, Auckland was^caed about 7 ( o'clock, the passcugorsißdflming well satisfied with thoir day's b.M

SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTINGS.

The annual New Yt'a W«' "» *' children of tbi- Wesley;, and-^de nominations of Cbiiatiajpeop's was »eld iv the Domain on S.u_ay. It was cm putcd that 2,700 chilfcs were .prosoa :,_ under 275 teachers, besfes clergymen aW • ministers, who were ftp assidnonsto promoting the amusenids, and ctwiforinot ihe children. The Afeer ftj.im was Mr S. H. Matll.M «f f[_#■>£• Kandersou, hon. Mcwfo W^oiitel the committee. I.j , _•_ ' The procession of f tfesleyari cl Idren started at the stated le.- and were/oinod - at the junction of P#f f d IfeE, hape road by otbJ*¥°K •.'#j "» . procession with M^t^ST^ formed a . pretty jHßSPwfcft Mount Eden Baptistj4 *?*S«rmaritet . Primitive Methodi-j;J*G rafton Road; Franklin Road. M Methodist, and' <Hr T . ■K°_ r nJ are the numbers]-!-^ (Piesby teTianl 400 scAaJ": 50 teachers; 170 scholars, H-ft"-** (Wesleyau), i^|#t. T 'T , ; Newton fP„i_Pftp-^ 7 teachers; J^WW? {, _BS I ?? scholars, 20 t«v+if United Methodist School, 230 sclicf* teachers; Union "treat (Wesley.* vM**r f; "teacher* Beresford-stree^: l-W^onal), 1* | scholars, .12 iM? franklin Koa •

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. MONDAY. JANUARY 3.



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State of Sea, Bar. or Rivers.

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V.U F.B F.B I*_ U fc c. 0. L. c. 0. c. L.

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