SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

nifiH watwrJ This Kvonlng, 5.33 HIGH WATKR^ To _ morrowM - ornlng SJB JUNSKT.—This Kvonlng, 3.10 HJNKIBK.-To-Morrow Morning, 0.42 MOON'S AGK.-Now Moon, 28th, 10.3 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Superior, barque, Lawaon, from Now York Linda Weber, brigantino, Bell, from Oamaru Glcnolg, s.s., Crawford, from Whangarel

TO-DAY. Oamam, brigantino. Short, from Dunortin Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, from Whangaroa Wellington, s,s., Farquhar, from Russoll City of Sydney, P.M.8.8., Dearborn, from Sydnoy

DEPARTURES.

Walwera, Bchoonor, Theot, for Admiralty island TO-DAY. City of Sydnoy, P.M. s,s., Doarborn, for San Francisco Qlonelß, as., Crawford, for Whangarel Wellington, s.b., Farquhar, for Tauranga Fingal, 8.5., Norri?, for Moroury Bay Poarl, ketch, Rennie, for Rarotorg.i Sybil, sohooaor, Sinclair, for liarotonga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Son Francisco—City of Sydney, Tuesday Molbourno \itl South- To Anau, Tnursiiny Now Plymouth and South—Wivnaka, Tuesday Russell and northern ports—lonn, Monday Whanprarei and Mangapai—GlonslK, Tii3sday and Friday Tauranga—Wellington, Tuoaday and Thursday

VESSEL EXPECTED.

Wolverino.H.M.S., from Sydney, shortly Hortha, H.I.GLM.. from Moibourno, daily Moropo, Bhip, from Lonrton Avona, barque, from London; to Ball January

15 Chile, barque, from London ; sailed Dcoombor23 Orient, barque, from New York; to sail Fob-

raary 11 Poru, barquo, from London ; Bailod Jan. 12 Halciono, ship, from London; loading Loch Doon, bßrquo, from London; loaJinpt Coronilla, barque, from London ; loading Jan. 6 Cabarfeidh, barque (3.Q.M.J.). from Hong Kong Thames, barquo, from Adolaido Emperor, brig, from Lyttolton Orwell, brigantino, from tho Islands Myrtle, brigantino, from Friendly Islands Kthel, brigantino, from Dunedln Ryno, brigantine, from Rotumah Borealis, brigantino, from Aitutaki Flirt, brigantine. from Samoa ltnchol Cohen, schooner, from Dunodin Caledonia, schooner, from Samoa Mazeppa, schooner, from Rarotong*

IMPORTS.

Ex Loch Deo. from London-1293 packages hardware—E, Porter and Co.

Ex Superior, from New York—272 packagos hardware.—E. Porter and Co.

Per Linda Weber, from Oamaru—Boo sacks oats, 700 Backs wheat.

Ex Superior—7 cases electro-plated ware.—M. Levy and Co.

Xx Superior, from Now York—2iO ash loars, g casks blocks, 1 caso mast hoops.—W. 8. Laurie.

Ex Loch Deo—i hogsheads toilet ware, 1 caso iron cots, 1 caso bod-room chairs, 1 case marble Blabs, 2 cases toilet glasses, 1 caso furniture ooverings and triir. minga.—Messrs T. and X, Chermside.

Hx Loch Dee, from London—2) tons fencing wire, 50 tons fait, i cases galvanized iron, 500 boxes candles DX j, 19 casks nitrate of soda, 10 casks 50 drums linsrod oil, 5 casks colza oil, -1 Bheet lead.—W. S. Lauria.

Por Superior from New York :—3oOcaßeakerc. eene, 115 cases and 41J boxes tobacco, 210 oars 205 carriage waggons and parta, 129 packages carriage ware, 6 packages pnmps, 49 packages lamps and glassware, 10 enses axes an.l hatchets 3 cases shovels, 3G packages nails, 152 packages sundries, 126 cases agricultural implements, 36 cases handles, 100 dozen wash boards. 100 cases lobster, 200 cases oysters, 37 pacnages othr-r canned goods, 50 cases painkiller, 29 oases organs, 50 barrels plaster, 6 barrels bliuo pejis 191 packages meflicine, 29 cases wringers, 30 cases lard oil, 30 cases casting?, 17 cases wood work, 18 cases scales, 37 cases plated ware, 21 cases machinery, 11 packages blacking, 30 casoi salad dressing, 10 cases sugar, 10i barrels ditto 20 spools wire, 5,700 pieces slato. From Adolaide —200 bags wheat.

Per Oamaru, from Dunedin—l6o9 sacks oat?, 18a sacks oatmeal, 30 sacks pearl barley, 200 Backs, 200 baus, 50 1001b bags, and 100 501b bags flour, 80 saclca bran, 39 sacks bone, 7 sacks pollard.

Ex Superior, from New York—loo bales wash boards, 12 cases scytho stones, 12 cases lawn moweis, 4 racks handles for lawn mowers, 1 enso Dlanes, 2 cases braces. 6 hhds. pumps, 1 case bill-hooks, 121 cylinder churns, 11 canes wringers. 12 cases axe handles, 6 cases bojs' handles, 5 cases half handles, i cases pick handles, 3 cases sledge handles. 2 cases hammer handleß, 2 cases adze handles, 1 case tomahawk handles, G cases broom handles, 2 caso3 fork handles, 1 cases scythe handles, IS cases Fairbanks weighing machines, 5 do. Washita stones, 2 do. Washita Blips, 1 case screw ship augnrs, 3 cases mattocks, 5 cases boys' axes, i cases shingling hatchets, 2 cases lathing hatchets, 1 case claw hatches, 12 cases nxe-pattorn hatchets, 1 case one-min saws, 3 cases hand-saws, 2 cases wood-saws, 3 cases hammers, 5 cases chiaels, 1 caae drawing knivo3, 13 cases lawn mowers, 1 case weedets, 27 casos grindstone fittings, 1 case angular boring ma chines, 1 oaso gate hinges, 1 case eureka air pistols, 1 caso excelsior air rifle?, 3 cases wrenches, 16 cases and packages harrowß, 6 cases patent fan mills, 2 cases sausage at utters, 3 oases meat-cutters, 1 case twino boxos. 12 cases carriage bolts, 11 casks combined lanterns, 2 cases leather bolt, 1 case laces, 17 oases general goods, 19 cases granite ironware, 3 cases bird cageß, 5 cases lampware, 5 casks lampware, 11 casks lamp chimneys, 1 caso locks.—T. and S. Morrin, Queen-street.

EXPORTS.

Per City of Sydney, for Honolulu—2o2 bags and 210 gunnies potatoes, 100 sacks oats, 1 parcel books. For Ban Francisco—lo casca gum, 1 case greenstone, 1 caso plants, 1 case pictures, 1 case specimens natural history. Per Sybil, for Rarotongaand Tahiti-12 pack ages tobacco. 379 cases preserved meats, 10 cases sarsaparilla. 110 cases geneva. 10 cases sardines, 20 bags rice, SO cases claret,2B cases preserved fish, 232 cases and 7 tons soap, 19 cases oilmen's stores, 15 cases keroslne,9cases champagne. 12 keg*! port wino, 20 bundles hoop iron, 50 tins biscuits, 50 tins flour, 10 bales cornsacks, i Qr..casks rum. 1 q.r.-c*»k sherry, 6 boxes tea, 14 cases and 1 qr.-cask brandy, 31 cases bottled beer, 5 cases and 1 Dale cottons, S caaea sehnsppsi 5 oases old torn, 4 oases wine, 6 kegs butter, 2 f.anks, 5 tons coal, 2 tons onions, and a quentity of drarery, hard ware, fancy goods, etc., value about £1200. Inwards Coastwise. — Pukapuka, from Omaha, -with 21,000 feet baulk timber; Half caste, from Tairna, with 111 bags gnm; Mercury from Talma, with 28.84' i feet timber; Start. from Whangaroa, with 23,180 'eot timber: Bojsv, from Kennedy Bay, with 22,003 feet timber; Four Sisters, fromPatana, with 1100 feet timber ; Fanny Kelly, from Whangaroa, with 8500 shingles and 28,000 feet timber. Outwabds Coastwise. — Pukapuka, for Omaha; Fingal, for Mercury Hay; Morcury, for Talma; Four Sisters, for Patona ; Bessy, for Kennedy Bay ; Start, for Whangaroa. There was no appearance of tho A.9. Co.'s Southern Cross, due from Levuka to-day, up to the time at which we went to press. The brigantine Clansman entered out at tho Customs to-day for Newcastle, whero she will load coal for either JDunedin or Oamaru. Tlie schooner Heron arrived at Sjdnoy from Auckland, on Apiil IS. H.M. Schooners Alacrity, Beagle, Conflict, andßenard, left Sydroy for.-South Sea Islands on April 18. The brig Fawn arrived at Nowcastlo from Auckland on April 18. BThe brigantine Oamaru arrived from Dunedin this morning, having laft on the 15th inut,, and experienced freßh and variablo winds during the passage. The schooner Cntty Sark from this port via Russell, arrived at the Thames yesterday afternoon with a full c»rgo of coal from the 1 at tor port, The schooner Pjbil took her departure for Rarotonga and Tahiti at an early hour this morning with one pasecnger-Mr P. K. Thoinp- B on. The barane Stag from this port via Wellington arrived at Newcastle on the 18th inst. The brig Vision left Melbourne for Auckland on the 19th instant. The following of H.M. ships of war were in Farm Cove, Sydney Harbour, on the 20th Inst.: —H.M.S. Beagle, 1 gun, Lieut. Commander F, de Houghton: H.M.S. Conflct, 1 gun, Lieut. Commander 6, Izat, H.M.S. Kenard, 1 gun, laent Commander King; H.M.S. Sandflr, 1 gun, Lieut. Commander Mnxvrq'l; H.M.S Wolverene, 17 guns, Commodoro Wilson. Tho ketch Pearl left for Rarotonga early thla morning with one passenger—Mr J. K. Brown. Tho b.b. Wellington arrived from Russell thi» morning vsitk two saloon and i sloojago passengers. The ship Oxford will complete tho discharge of her Auckland portion oC her cargo to-day, and is at present taking in ballast for Lvtielton, for whioh port she will leavo about Friday or Saturday. The sohooner Sissy, from this port, for Suva via Mercury Bay arrived at the latter port, on Saturday. Tho s.s. Qlenelg from Whangarei last evening, brought 50 tacks gum, C boxea eggs, 8 boxes fruit, about 3 tons sundries, and tho following passengerß —Mesdames Black, Noobs. Dr. and Mrs Trail, Rev. J. S. and Mrs Neill, Messrs Davis. Nevillo. Kent, Frasor, McLaren, BrowD, Morrison, Prcscott, J; J. Wilson, Kayo, Draw. McLeod, Priest, JeiFiey, 2 others, and 3 Steerage. The Swedish barque Superior, 181 days out from New York and 31 days from Adelaide, arrived in harbour at midnight, having ex porlenood light weather and contrary winds during tho whole of the paspago from tho latter port. Upon discharge of tho Auckland portion of her cargo, the vessel proceeds to Oamarn, where she is expected to lo&d with broa'stufts for Algoa Bay, South Africa. Tho barque Loch Deo was berthed on tho Inner side of the outer eastern T of tho Queen-street Wharf last evening, and tho New Zealand Shipping Co. are desirous that she shou'd have a rapid discharge. A full cargo of New Zealand produce is awaiting Bhic mont to London by her, and hence it is advisable that consigneos should attend to their ship ments without delay. The brigantine Linda Weber arrived from Oamaru at midnight.having left on the 11th inst, with light N wind, which lasted till tho morning of the 17th, when off Bank's Peninsular, Then it blew fresh from tho S. till noon on the 19th, when the vessel was off Cape Palliser. 'I'he wind then changed to N., and continued light till the 22nd, when Portland Island had been reached. The wind then veered to S.. but con tinued light The Eaßt Cape was rounded at midnight the same day. Light variablo breezes were experienced till the 21th, when it blow fresh from the B.W. Passed tho Mercuries at C a.m. yesterday, and had light variable winds till arrival.

DEPARTURE OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

The P.M. b.b. City of Sydney took her depar ture for San Francisco and Honolulu shortly aftar 1 o'clock. Passengers :—A. UoheD, May Jursen, K. Niakson, Mrs J. Nukson, T. John stono, J. Johnstone, F. Carlow, J. Lambert. Mason Chambers. R. M. Pukies, liov. M. Pym, H. Brnce. C. J. HutchinsoD. G. William, T. Normanby, J. S. Grabam and child,T. and S. W. Carr, Miss Wym Williamo, P. E. Warburton, B. Harron, R. Clark, Mr Crawford, JJev. Mr Keid. Mr and Mrs Chambers, U. Duff, M. L. Dore, Q. Hatbett, Hey. Mr Thompooa.

ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

ih^. «S Oh« r» d Ofl snd5 nd »« Qneon-atreet Wharf Bliortiy aftor noon to-day. ..Woato inaotte^ to J

Mr J. Simonaon, junl, for delivery of flies, passenger list, etc., and tho following report J— Tho s.B. City o£ Sydney, H. 0. Doarborn, com mandor, left Sydney at 3J2 p.m., April 2lst, with 23 cabin and 7 steerage passengers for A uokland, 76 cabin and 67 Btcorago passengors for Ban Francisco, and arrived at Auckland at 11.18 a,m., April 26. Strcng head winds during passage. Passengers:—Cabin for Auckland: Lady GordOD, Mias Gordon, 2 children and 2 nurses, Capt. Knollys, Mits Hovers, F. S. Kern, C. Harrison, A. Worrmnll, \V. 0. W. Bartels. S. W. Cooko, J. Slattor, C. M. Cuntifl, F. Knight, F. S. Kern. Mr and Mra G. OofFoll, M. Wagner, ifibinfor Sail Kranciaco: 11 K. Lane, Hon. T. \V. Brookes, 0. 11. Alleyco, D. A. Sibthorp. C. Kclvoy, Mraßuckloy.N. T. Imbault. V. Lamel,F. Martin, Dr. Mnckintosb.F. w.llownrrt,lt.Homo, V. Bourdil, lion. T. King. Miss M. King. Miss X, King. A. W. Marshall. Mrs Coin, Mrs Conklln, vira Barkley and child. F. Longmire, T. Mc- Intyre, J. Murtz, F. Barkloy, C. Livingston, A. Vuuzunot, 15. iUohardson, Dr. Grauvlllo, J. Sutherland, Dr. J. T. Kudnll, Mias Zimmerman, Paul Kodprors. Mrs Durant, J. Halfour, A. Koid. VV. VV. Colo, J. I). Kvans, Mrs Stovons, F. Lom mena, J. Conklin, J. Adams. Baron Littlo (lnger, G. Coodloo, G. Dunbnr, C. Casanova, D. Kennedy, Fordinando Armollini, Mrs Foloyand child. Mr and Mrs Vivian and child, Mr and Mrs L. Kgan, G. B. Mnrdook, J, A. Jnnson, Mr and Mrs K. D. Dnvios, A. T. Schloloher, J. Scott, Hoy. K. S. Casoly, Mias A. Außtin, Mra Cook, Mrs Ityland and child, G. Mcßloasan, O. D. Stovons,A.W. Cook.W. Organ.F. Livingston, W. O'Dalo, J. Campbell, \V. Woods, Count Rosobud and F. Meredith. -ft-

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hlnonioa, Govornmont b.b. p Johnatono, from Wellington Wanakn, b.b.. McGlllivray, from tho South

IMPORTS.

IPor Samson, from Wunganul: 203 shoop and 2 packages.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Rubskix, tliia day. Arrived: lona, b.s,, from Auckland, nt 8.15 n.m.; To Anau, s b., from Auckland, at fi a.m. Sailod: Whangivroi, ytellu, and To Anau, Piisaenporß: Mcadamos lilaok, Milno, Russell, Mesare lluesell, Don, Slilno, sorvunt, nnd othow. Coromandbl, this day. Sailed: Tokarau and Sundorland for Tau ranga, the Maulo nnd Waratlia for Auokland. WAiTAKi, this day. Sailed: Rowono, b.b., for Onohunßa, at 6.30 p:m. Port Chalmirr. thla day. Arrived: Rotorua, from the lllutf, at 7.10 a.m. Sydnky, April 25. Arrived: The Union Co.'s Btoaimhip Kinßa rooma, from Kussoll.

Mail notice.

Mails will Close as Under.— This Day. For Whltlangi and Tairu», per Kiugal, at 1 p,m. For Tturanga, Ohlnomulu, and Opolikl, per Wellington, at 1 p.m. For Wh»ng*rei lloads, Wninu, Whangarcl, and Jlangapai, per Argylo, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, 27th instant. For ■Wellington and Southern provinces, per Hinnmoa, at 5 a.m.| For Thiuncß, per Kotorrmliurm. at 10 30 a in. For Coromandol. per CoromandeU atll.3Ua.rn. For Tairua, per Mana, at 4 p.m. For Thames, p«r Kntexpriso, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 28th Instant For Gisborne, Napior, Southorn ports, and Aus tralian Colonies, por To Anau, at 9 a.m. For Walwera, To Kapa, Crnigieburn, and Warkworth, por Rose Coney, at 18 a.m. S. B. 8133, Chief Poatmoßtor. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

April 26th, 1881,

Theatre Royal — Simonsen'a Royal Opera Company, "Der Friosohutz "8 p.m. Orphan Home, Parnell—Annual Meeting 7.30. p.m. Wellesley-strcet Sunday-shool—Tea at 0.30.; music and addres^s 7.30, Tea at V.M.C.A. meeting in tho church. Drill-st;od—lnspection parados of Victoria.No. 3, Scottish and Hobaon Companies, 7.30 p.m.

Ponsonby Hall—Mooting o( Ratepayers, 7.30, p.m.

Birth.

FER'JHSON.-On April 26. 1881, at Chapel- Btreet, Auckland, the wifeof Jacnea Ferguson, baker, of a daughter. HART.—On April 23, at Nelson-street, Mra. J, Hart of a boh.

Death.

HKWIN.—On the 2Gth inst., Frederick Howin, in the 41st year of his ago. Deeply regretted.

The funrrat will leavo his late residenco, top of Alexandra-street, To-morrow (Wednesday), at 3.30 p.m.

SCOTT,—On April 23, at Shelly Beach, Andrew Scott, aged 51 years. The funeral will leavo his lato reeJdenco to morrow (Wednesday), at 2.30 p.m. Friend* will please accept this Intimation.

TUTON.—On April 25, at tho Provincial Hos pital, Thomas Tuton ; aged 10 yours. Tho funeral will taVo place at d o'clock on Thursday. Friends i-luaso accopt this invita tion.

VBRNON.-On April 25tb, at his late residence, after a long and painful Illness, Henry Vernon, lato of the Thawes ; sg«jd 52 years. The funeral will uiko place to-morrow (Wed nesday), at 3 o'clock. Frionds please accept thin invitation.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1881.

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

ITo make room for Australian news and local reports, we exclude all leading matter.

Constable Walker brought in a prisoner from Mercer, named Arthur McSbeehan, sentenced to throe months' imprisonment for vagrancy.

Cole's Circus has returnod by tho mail steamer en route to San Francisco after a highly successful season in tho colonies. The members of the troupe were about town to-day, and tho appearance of the Italian dwarfs in tho stroets created no small amount of interest. The little men saluted the curious observers with the utmost self-possession, and appeared to enjoy the attentions which were bestowed upon them.

Mr It. C. Gault, the travelling agent of Australian Lithofracteur Company, con ducted a series of experiments with dyna mite at Mount Eden. A mass of rock weighing about twenty tons was torn out of the ground by tho first test, eitjht cartridges of lib. each being used. Three oilier ex periment were made on boulders of rock, and in two cases the blast were successful, In the third instance, tho cartridge was too small, and only partially satisfactory results were obtained.

Mr Frederick Jouno has returned to Auckland after his homo holiday in Jersey. Mr Jouno wag a passenger from London by tho Loch Dec. Many of this gentleman's friends aro glad to welcome him back to this city, in which ho is remembered for many genorous services.

For tho benefit of sportsmen it may be mentioned that licenses for shooting pheasauts, Californiau quail, aud other imported gamo, which have hitherto been procurable at the Customs ollicc3 must this year bo obtained from the Secretary of the Acclimatisation Society. Mr Cbcesenian may be seen at his ollico, Museum Build ings, l'liuces-strcct, auy day after twelve o'clock.

The caso of the National Bank V. Beedel and Field had not concluded yesterday when tho Court rose, aud the further hearing was therefore adjourned uutil to morrow. Messrs Kumnier, Kiikwood, and Mowbray, were the only witnesses examined iv addition to Mr Ilean.

Tho report presented by the Committee aud adopted nt tho recent conference of School Committees has been printed and is vow in circulation. Copies have been posted to every school committee within tho borders of the Auckland educational district.

Our roadors will loam with regret of tho death of Mr F. llowin, partucr in the grocery firm of Hewiu Bros., and a useful member of tho City School Committee. He wa.s a quiot and unassuming mau, nud was generally liked by his fneuds aud cus tomers. Tho illness which cariied him oil' was only of v mouth's duratiou. The iiuniu diato cause of it was overwork. Paralysis set iv within the lust few days, and gradually extended from the extremities to wards the trunk, death, of course, being tho Inevitable result.

The " Waikato Mail" is rosponsihlo for tho following stiiteuient into which it demands flu enquiry :—" A Waikato resi dent who recently went to Auckland, visited a near relalivn, who has been an inmate of the Asylum for only a few months. The patient sullct's intermittent attuoka of in sanity, hut has lucid intervals, lie is partly paralysed and unable to use his hand". Our informant states that when visited his beard was foiled to he horribly infested with vermin, and he was attired m thii', dilapi dated, and dirty garments, though a plenti ful supply of warm clothing had been sup plied only a few months ago."

To tho Editor: Sir,—Will you pleaiocnll the attention of the police authorities to the fact that tho presence of a policeman is very much required in Nowmarkot, as the larrikin nuisance is becoming intolerable ? and oblige—A itATKPAYKK.

Two stowaways named Owen 11. Dull' aud Frederick Bourbobt were given into custody for being found on hoard the h.h. City of Syduoy ou her voyage fiom Sydney to Auckland. Tho men were taken to the Police Court aud charged with the offence, beforo Messrs MacU'arlnno aud I'iiiiie, Justices. Jeremiah Symondnou, purser, stated that the two meu were found saeictcd behind the packages, and had not paid their passage. The fare was .£5. As prisoners wore likely to liud the money, the ca.se was adjourned uutil the morning.

An interesting1 farewell mootm^ to tlio Rev, 0. M. Pyiu was held lust evening in tlie young Men's Christian Association rooms. The lull was crowded, Mr J, L. Wilson in the chair, nuppurtod by the Veil, Archdeacon Maunsell, Kev3. It. T. Dudley, E. N. JJroe, and Mr Thos. Buddie. A good choir was in attendance, and hymns and selections sung. The above-mentioned clergymen severally spoke upon the; occasion, making special referouco to the services of the rcr. gentleman about to lcilYO theiu. Mr Pyiu replied at Rome leagth, and thanked the friends for the generous wolcoino aud help which ho had received. Tlio proceedings closed with prayer, Tho collection.'! amounted to £5 8s 4d.

The inhabitants of Wollington-atreet aro BOinewhat chagrined at seeing hundreds of pounds spent in Upper and Lower Union streets, aud| other side thoroughfares, while the luniu outlet west of llobjon-street is left in a. dangerous and disgraceful state of dis repair. Wellington-street carries more trallic than any street west of Queen-street (Hobson and Drake-streets ueim< oxcoptcd), and yet it is in a condition which renders wheeled trallic riaky, and the side walks are almost impassible. Franklin Koad, another main artery, is very little better. People aro beginning to afk what the main, bers for South Ward are doing, and why some hundreds of pounds were token to liil in a gully which leads nowhere, while the broad thoroughfares which open up City West are in such a comlitioh. A petition to the Council in spokeu of, that hoing up parently the only way to secure attention

Professor Cuilliau will opuri an elementary singing cliws in the ante-room nt tho back of St. James's Hall, on Tuesday evening next. J To the Editor, Sir,—l perceive that tbo name of Hairy Vernon U not taken notice of in your Columne. Respectfully I n«k you to pars some comment upon the deceased. The old bauds are funt passing away, aud as time advances it must naturally occur. He has been a friend to hundreds, nnd whilatcarrying out his duty, did his best to help his neighbour. His name will live among the poor of Auck land whilst those are forgotten who now ride in their carriages to whom ho was a true friend. In the days of yoio, imprison ment for debt wai fully carried out. lie carried out his duties, and afterwards paid the money himself. lie went to tho Thames and speculated, and lost all. Do justice, please, to the dead. I can only say in conclusion, that I trust that those that have recefved his many Jkindnespcs will on Wednesday next pay one tribute to his memory. —K. J. Feltus.

The ceremony of christening tho nowly completed ten-stamp mill at Te Aroha took place on Saturday, in presence of a large gathering of settlers from the sur rounding districts, miners, and visitors from the Thames. The battery has b:cn erected by Messrs Price Brothers, under contract for the sum of about £1100, nnd is one ot the most compact and neatest plants turned out of their hands. Besides the ten stampers, driven by engine and boiler, heated with wood, thero are fire berdans, two retorts, two pestle and mortar, and every convenience for quartz-crushing and testing. Mr H. H. >dams is tho mana ger, and Mr Jamieson the ongineer. When the engine was set in motion, Mrs Gould, wife of the Chairman of directors, performed tho christening ceremony by breaking a bottle of champngno. The dinner took place subsequently iv the Hot Springs Hotel, Mr Gould occupying the chair, and Major Murray the vice-chair, when tho customary toasts were proposed and responded to.

The monthly juvenile Templar entertain ment laat evening in the Alexandra-ntreDt school was one of the moat successful of the series. Mr D. Goldie occupied the chair and delivered an instructive address to tho children, encouraging thoni to cou tinue in tho good way ot tolal abstinence and save themselves from the snares and pitfalls of the world. The programme was varied with song, dialogue, instrumental music, nud glees by the taleuted Frith family. Miss Kate Goodacrc recited Thorn's "Mitherless Bairn," iv a distinct and pleasing manner. Mi>s and Master James aang "I'm Still a Fiiend to You." A new version of " Dick Whittington and his cat" gratified the childron. The comic element of the evening was chiefly sustained by Mr G. Carter in a laughable Scotch song, also accompanied by Mrs Cottingham in a duet. Miss Goodacre gave pianoforte selections with her usual ability, giving the audience a good idea of her musical powers. Mrs Anderson's " Palace of the King,'' a fine poem by the Ber. William Mitchell, was an able performance, and frequently cheered, Mr Scholicld was successful with his solo on the concertina. Mr Nightingale made tho audienco merry with his " Philomela, or tho Spirit of tho Wood," a masterly performance hill of energy and pathos. Tho farce (thrco characters) of the " Little Brown Jug," was full of fuu ; the worst part being the break ing of tho jug upon the toe of a vocalist (quite accidental). Songs were sung by Mr Tudehope, and several young ladies, closing with the National Anthem. The settlers of Wairoa (south) enjoyed a capital entertainment in their commodious hall on the evening of the 22nd instant in connection with the local school, nnder the management of Mr Lo Gallias, tho head teacher, the girls being under the special carp, of Miss Spenco, the lady assistant. The first part of the business was the pre sentation of prizes to tho successful scholars. Fifty-two of the children were examined by the Inspector of Schools, Mr O'Sullivan, and out of that number forty-four passed. This was greatly to the credit of the teachers and iratisfaetory to the residents. Tho prizes were delivered by Mr James Bel], who takes much practical interest in the progress of tho settlement, the church, and the school. Mrs B. Could rey gave ." f-ullicient supply of oranges and lollies to the scholars who sparkled with delight over the sweet allurements. The .Rev. Thomas Norrie delivered an ex cellent address oi; the advantages of a sound education in littifig young persons for the solemn battle of life. Several of the children sang and recited poetic and other pieces from the best works of British writers, and the whole closed with tho National authein, and a collection of £4 5s towards the prize fund for the next year's gathering.

Iv the caso in tho Resident Magistrate's Court, Coombes v. Muirland, iv which plaintiff claimod tho Bum of £2 03 Gd, account of clothinsr, plaintiff was nonsuited. The particulars of the case appeared in our last issue. 'Watson v. Waymouth, Junr. In this caso which wnsi a claim for £6 (is wages as a boat-builder, judgment was given for plaintiff with costs,

His Honor Judge Symonds gave judg ment on Saturday in the Native Land Court in tlie Whakamaru enfee. When it is borne in mind that the block of land iv question comprises nearly 90,000 acres in the heart of what was formerly the king country, and abutting closely on even the present con lines of Maori royalty, the judgment he comes more significant. Two or three years ago the survey and investigation of titlo to this block vvonld have been impos sible. To-day all tho parties come before tho Court, including oven persons from the very precincts of Tawhiao's court at Hikurangi, a patient hearing is accorded by tho oourt to evory man who claims a right to p.peak, and at laot the decision is given. The Court certainly deserves the highest possible praise for its patient and impartial hearing of tho whole caso from beginning to end. At the opening of the case uo fewer than eight different pcrties appeared. Tho decision was Riven in favour entirely of the original Wliaretangi Wliaiata, which with the snb-lmpus ad mitted by them, are now the ownors under Crowo. Grant of tho Whakamaru Block. Tho openiugof this block marks anew era in tho history of this country. When judgement was given in the Whakamiuu caso, it meant that half a million acres of country hitherto untrodden by Euro peans am! occupied by Maoris, had passed under the authority of tho (Juecu aud the law.—" Waikalo Mail."

Tho Hikurangi meeting is a failure. At no time have thoro boon more than from 800 to 700 natives assembled, and so far an wo can ascertain, nothiug beyond tho cuutomnry feasting aud nose-rubbing has been accomplished. An attampt has been mado to conceal tho failure by adjourning tho real business, wlmtover that may be, until tho middle of July, which is about tantamount to tho significant phraso " the middle of next week"—or the Greek Calends. Evidently the king movement is undorgolng a process of rapid disiuetogia linn, and if left alone, it wilt evaporate. There is disunion in the camp of the Maori king, Some of the tribes who have sold Inud have tasted Mood, or rather European kai, and recognised the folly of keeping large arena of lands lying in a waste and unpro lltablo state. Tho Mokau natives left the meeting in disgust, diutiuctly iuformiug Tn whiao tiiut iv future they would leave or sell their hinds as they pleased, The artificial barrier* are breaking down, aud pressure In boinu brought to boar upon Tawhiao, against which tho men of tho old school and the criminal Alsatians aro powerless to pro tect him, iv favour of a conciliatory policy towards the Government, and a modifica tion ol the existing land tenure in tho direc tion of iniiividualisatiou, or definitoucsn of titlo. We hare roasou to bclievo that if llio colony had tho mouoy, v main Hue of uiilway could bo made to Welliiigtou with out any sorious opposition from tho nativoa, and we h:iv this as having cognisance of Home fuels of which tho general public can not possibly be aware.—" Waikato Mail."

Madame Lotti Wilrnot, at homo for con sultation ovory afternoon andoveulng. Alosmor- Ihiti and Huirituallstlo Investigation.-Wharf 1 lotol. Uuoon-atroot.—(advt).

THE COROMANDEL SUICIDE.

(lIV THiKQBAPH, OWN OOKRKSI'ONDENT.)

COUUMANUKL, this day. At an inquest yesterday nftonioon, held before Dr. Hovcll, coroner, the following verdict was returned :—" The jury aro unanimously of the opinion that John ISourUe met liiu death by his own huuda by shooting himself through the hend by menus of a rille bullet, whilut in a state of nil sound mind." Deceased was a native of Vic toria, Australia, where his parents reside, lie arrived in Coromandel uiue years ayo, and resided with an aunt four years ago. It is supposed that deceased discharged the rillo by pulling tho trigger with his toe. There was a lar^e attondaucc at the funeral, the Kcv. Father Cassidy olliciat ing.

SUPPOSED CASK OF OVER LAYING.

This morning about five o'clock tho wife of Mr Howard, junr,, fishmonger, of Welling ton-street, found her infant, three months old, lying dead beside her in bed, Dr. Bayntun was immediately summoned, but the child had passed beyond the reach of human aid. Mis Howard states that she suckled the child during the night, when it appeared lively and in j;o<>d health. She then went to sleep, and it in surmised Unit t:io iuffint must have been overluin. An inquest will probably be held. '1 he practice of taking infants to sleep in bed in a dan gerous one, and such occurrences as the present would bo avoided by the simple pre caution of keeping a cradle by the bedside.

FATAL GUN ACCIDENT AT PAEROA.

A FATAL gun accident of a most distress, ing character happened near To Puko last Saturday afternoon, the victim beiug Walter Ritchie, aged thirteen years, son of the master of the public school at Pneroa. He was out shooting with three other boys named Ernest Moore, 'aged elercu, Thomas Cashen, aged fourteen, nnd Frederick Lipsey, aged seventeen, at the time of the unfortunate occurrence. Thomas Cashen, who had no gun, gave the follow ing statement to tho Coroner :—" No shots were fired by any of us previously to yet tins opposite Mr Suodgrass'B. We went some distance below his house to a fig tree, aud after getting some ft ;s we saw a shag on a tree, aud Walter Ritchie fired at it, and Fred Lipsey als) discharged both barrels of his guv, and then re-loaded. Whilst deceased was re-loading we saw another shag, aud Lipsey called out to deceased, "I am going to lire," at the tame time lnuing his nun. Deceased was then standing about a yatd and a-lialf on the lett side of Lipaey, and shifted his position in front of Lipsey'sgun. The gun was discharged, and deceased received ihe contents in his head. I was about a yard behind them when the shot was fired. 1 think the reason the deceased stepped iv front was to prevent Lipsey firing until he (deceased) was ready to shoot too.pTho bird was sitting In a willow tree, directly in front of Lip.'oy. Did not see docoaoerl take hold of Lipßcy's gun. Was satisfied Lipsey did not intend to Bhoot deceased. Lipsey and deceased were on the best of terms one moment before. After the acci dent we all ran away screaming. Deceased neither moved nor cried aftor being shot. We Haw his brains scattered about before we ran away." Lipsey was arrested by Ser geant Kussoll immediately after tho matter was reported to him, but at tho inquest the jury agrotd that the deceasod, Walter Ritchie, met his death by a gun-shot wound inflicted by Frcdciick Lipsey, aud that it was purely accidental, aud a misadventure. The doceased wn buried at Paoroa.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

THE annual meeting of Justices of the Peaco was held at noon to-day. Prosont : Messrs Brett, Clark, Ireland, McMillan, O'Neill, Nathan, Mucfi'arlnne, Sharlaud, Beotham, Isaacs, Philips, Prime, Martelli, Tuylor, Cosgravo, Owen, Tisdall, Shea, and Wilson. Mr A. K. Taylor in tho chair.

MrNUTKS.—The minutes of tho last annual meetine were road and confinnod.

Chairman. -On the motion of Mr Cos gravo, seconded by Mr Prime Mr J. Mc t'osh Clark was elected Chairman of the Court of Petty Sessions for the ensuing year.

Clerk.—On tho motion of Mr Ireland, seconded by Mr Mnrtelli, Mr Joseph Cun ningham was re-appointed clerk of Petty Sessions at the same rate of salary.

Bailiff.—On the motion of Mr Isaacs, Mr Henry Richards was ro-appointod Bailiff.

Rota of Attendance.-It was also agreed that the rota of attendance be pre pared iv tho game manner as last yo»r, and and printed and circulated among the Justices.

The Chairman was proposed, and Mr Isaacs seconded, ro letter respecting aboli tion of the Court, "That in the event of the Petty Sessions Court being abolished, this Court rospcclfully requests the Govern ment to add to the salary of Mr Cunning ham, as Clerk of the Police Court, the £50 paid to him as Clerk of the Petty Sessions, as he would still havo the other capacity to do the whole work, and in the opinion of tho Justices the combined salary is hardly adequate payment for Mr Cunningham's valuable services. — Carried unanimously.— It was then proposed by Mr McMillan, seconded by Mr Brett, and carried, " That the Chairman, Mr McMillan, aud Mr 0. B. Owen torm a deputation to wait on the Hon. Mr Whitaker iv regard to Mr Cunningham's salary.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Bo brlof; for It la with words as with sun beams : tlio rnoro they areoondons.dthe deeper tlioy burn."—SouTHisr.

Bald men aro the ooolcst-hoaded men in the world.

Caa a man intoxicated by music be said to be air-tight?

Mrs Hampson, the evangelist, is drawing large houses in Duucdin.

Every man is a worse man in proportion as he is unlit for the married stutc.

St. Sepulchre's congregation expect to get into their new church early in June,

The purest joy we can experience iv one we love is to see that person a source of happiness to others.

Serious riots havo been caused in Moscow by the students.

The gradient on the wiro tramway, Duucdin, whero the accident occurred, is one in iL

Miss Clara Stephenson is playing at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, where Mr Kogh took a benefit lately.

Poiisouby ratepayers meet in the lin.ll to night in obedience to a requisition relative to the Question of accounts.

The work of repairing the dangerous pait of the Onehuuga load at Kpsom has been finished.

The police in Ireland havo arrested the monj who threatened the lives of Lord Orunmore aud Mr Browno, a Mayo landlord. Trickott has accepted Boyd's challongo to row over tho Thames chiunpiou course iv midsummer.

Moody aud Sankey visit England in September next, and, after holding moot ings proceed to Ireland on a revival tour.

Mr John Edwards, the favorito tenor, has received a favorable oiler from Mr Martin Simonsen of Simonson'a Koyal Euglish and Italian Opera Company. Attempts have been made to destroy the Chinch of Madrid by throwing bombshells into it wiiilo the congregation was worship pine. When Jemima wont to school she wan linked why the noun bueholor was singular 1 " Beciuino," nho replied, " it is ao very ein fijular that they don't get married." Mr T. Maclfarliuo in in Waikato settling compcnsaliou claims for land taken for rail way purposes. A verdict for plaintiff was again givon in tlw case Mm Middleton v. Hank of Now Zoalaud, to- heard at New Plymouth.

The verdict at Tim aril ou Mr H. L. Nathan, found dead iv bed, was suicide by chloroform while temporarily insane. Mcs«h L. J. Bagnall aud W. Wilkinson have been appoiuted members of the Licens ing Courts for llauraki.

A Boa ton pupor somewhat sarcastically remarks—' The polico of New York are being vuccinated. But what's tho use of it? Tlioy never catch anything." The polico of Wolliugton aro in earnest about plumping out breakers of licensing laws. Having got ouc mini lined £50 yesterday tlioy havo taken action again auaiußt Charles LowU Stewart, of Te Aro Club, who, about a fortnight ago, was lined £20 au a similar charge. Chinese merchants in Syduoy anticipate an inlliix of 50,000 Cinnamon thoro during the present year. They complain that the new arrivals bring uo money, aud are ti heavy burden on the Chinese residents.

The Grafton Itoad School Committed last night resolved to take no action re introduc tion of the stump saving bank system, and concurred in the proposals of the Board re appointment of teachers,

Mr George Kelly, of Hamilton, has lost a mare worth some £35, wbich was running on Mr Douglun' run at Titmnucrc, uud fell into a deep drum.

Butter wlten selling at Is 3d in Auckland, fetched Is Gd at Cambridge, though thou sands of cattle graze on the surrounding lands. They want a cheese and butter factory there.

Mr Sininis has liuiaheil a iplendid bridge ucrosstho Kawakawa river, thug completing the lir*l mile of tho Kawakawa railway extension.

Mr G. S. Noul, of Cambridge, thip, year obtained 43 bunches of grapes, weighing liOlbs,, off v Black Hamburg viuc kiowii from a cutting planted three yearn itgo.

Mr J. Mioehan, M. U.K., paid a visit to Kewi at Punui. Kowi shewed him over hi.s now house at Kihikihi, aud specially appropriated an apartment, which whs " tapued" for Mr Sheehau's exclusive use.

The barquo Glimpse has loaded at the Bay of Islands with coal for Honolulu. Thoro is no reason why our mines should not compcto for a share of the Galiforuian trade.

It is of no uso trying to explain to chil dren that there is a diflerence between canary-birds and women. A lady who wars visiting at a neighbour's wns asked to King, and raid that sho ronlly could not do so iv any circumstances, when a little girl wont up to her and said, " is you a-mnultiug ?"

Syllogism.—A sailor is not a sailor when he is aboard ; a sailor i» not a sailor when he in «->horc ; but he must be cither ashore or aboard ; therefore a sailor in not a sailor.

Mrs Plaindame, after looking long and thoughtfully at a plaster cast of Shake speare, remarked : " Poor man 1 How pale he was I He couldn't have been well when it was takeu."

An old cottier named William Pcckham at Tawa Flat near Wellington, has been drownoil by his cart capsizing over an cm bankmenr, turning him into tho Kaiwarra stream.

Curnow. schoolmastor, who stopped the polico train when tho Kelly cang had torn up tho rail', receirol? £550 of the reward.

Tho hauhaus of Matlmra, near fluntloy, have destroyed some fencing and trees on land bought by Mr Hill. There was a dis turbance about this land some time ago.

Cabby: " I want sixpence more, yer honour." Fare, escorting very fit youn Indy : " How do you explain that T" Cabby p " Well, two miles is a shillin', aud then tbc: miss is as good as a mile."

Neglect no woman merely because she is plain-looking ; for beauty is to woman but what saltpetre is to beef—it gives It an appearance, but imparts to it no relish.

Some members of the Chrietchurch drain age Board who were discontented with Mr C. Napier Moll holding the office of eugineorto the Harbour Board moved to sover the con nection with the drainage Board but the motion was lost.

The line from Gray's Elegy : " The cur few tolls the knell of parting day," was thus oxplained to his class by* a Victorian State school teacher :—" A curfew is a bird with a long bill and tail, and many's the one I've shot in the bogs of Ireland I" UnbelioTers will find this in tho education report.

DEATH ON THE RAILWAY.

[I)Y TELEGIUFII.—OWN COERESrONDENT.]

DUNEDIN, this day. A GEIiJIAN name uuknown, was fouud lying alongside the the railway a milo from Clinton. Ho was taken aboard tho the train but died at Clinton early this morning. The deceasod arrived at Clinton on Friday from Oatnaru. It is not suspected ho met his death by foul play.

MINING NEWS.

The following reports havo been rocoived from the mine managers to-day :—

Kuiianui Hill United. — Belfast section : —ln these stopes, the lode during last week has greatly improved and shows gold frequently. We have from here ten pounds of fair specimens, and tho whole thing looks very promising for a rich patch, Tho reof is from 2J to 3J feet wide. June lion of all Nations:—Tho surface veins remain as previously roported during tho la?t five months. As we work ont one small stringer wo got another, and seem likely to keep on at the same rato for some months. Poverty ;— Wo ore driving in the bottom of Ko. 1 winze, to find tho Dukes' loader. Dukes is still further ahead. Teutonic : In this division wo see no gold lately, but tho reef looks large. Kindly Battery : During tho week very littlo Com pany's quartz has boon crushed. We ham 5840z5. amalgam on hand, and a great quantity of good blankettings to put throngh from which I expect lOOozs. moro. The stamps hare been busy on tributers' parcels, as under:—Martin, lOozs. lldwts. ; Jones, 6oz«. sdwts. ; Lc Manguais, 14ozs, 13dwts. ; Jury, 29ozs. lSdwts. ; and other ots not comple ted.—l. W. WALKER.

Waiotahi G.M.C.-No. 3 Level: Tho dirt coming fo hand from tho stopes on No. 4 and 5 and branch leaders is enwhing very small just now. I met with a few pounds of good picked stone last week from No. 5 stopc. I met with a small loader in the hanging wall of No. 5 stopo ; it shows a little gold, so I havo opened up a small block on it. No, 2 level: The small leader I have been driving on in No. 1 drive east is payable, but the air being light 1 have started driviug on it north, which, by its course, should break through into No. I footwall drive in No, 3 leader—either will do to give ventilation in this part of the mine. I expect the return will be an im provement ou tho last. —J. S. Smith.

. Old Golden Calf.—The following telegram, from Grahamstown, was received to-day by Mr P. J. Mac Donald, Manager:

— " Picked up lode on other side of slide at number two level. Reef looking promising. —Thomas H. Crawford.

ANOTHER SERIOUS FIRE

J AGGER AND TARKEWS MILL DESTROYED.

Loss, £2,500.

A striking exemplification of tho old adage that "troubles never come singly" has been alforded by the scries of iircs which have occurred during the past fortnight. That f.t Messrs Ireland Brothers was the first, then came tbo destruction of Mr Hancock's house at Epsom, and the six shops in Queen-street, and finally we have to chronicle the fact that Messrs Jaggcr and Parker's sawmill on the Freemau a Bay Reclamation was burnt to the ground at an early hour this morning. A singular coincidence iv connection with these con -1 flagrations is that they all happened about the same hour-or between uiicluight aud three o'clock in the morning. The Discover)/. The fire this morning was first observed about three o'clock by two seamen named F. Lloyd and J. Svrinton, who had just landed at the Kcclarnation from the schooner Perseverauco They were passing tho front of the building when they noticed a bright glare inside. Everything inside appeared to bo in a blaze, and it was naturally con cluded that tlio place was ou lire. Uno of thorn immediately ran to the lirebell in Freeman's Bay, and sounded the alarm. Before this was done, the ilamos had broken through the roof, and it was apparent that they had secured ft firm hold on the building. A largo crowd of speetatorsquicklyaßßcmbledaudconimenccd removing timber stacked near the building to the other side of fie roadway. The Kire Brigade, under Superintendent Hughes, tho Salvage Corps, under Captain Butler, and tho police force uuder Superintendent Thompson aud Mr Pardy were very speedily on tho spot. The Scone. The sccno at this time was a most strik ing and exciting one. Crowds of people were hurrying to the Reclamation from all directions in order to witness the fire. The residents in Freeman's Bay might have been seen at open windows in their night dresses carrying ou interesting and amusing dialogues on various subjects, tho fire in particular, with each other. The tide was full in at tho time, and the whole harbour, with the vossels and pleasure boats lying at anchor, was beautifully illu minated. All Ponsonby was brilliantly lighted up, and tho efioct wus really splendid. There was an immense mass of llame, and very little smoke, consequent upon tho fact that tho building wa« partially filled with timber. This was tho only combustible material in the mill at the time. Operations of tho Fire Brigade. When tho Fire Brigade reached the spot, the structure wus euvolopud in flumes, and of course all cll'orU to cxtiuguith the fire would have been unavailing. A jet was played into the blassiug mass, but there was no good result apparent. A Binall shed adjoining took lire, but was extinguished in a couple of minutes. On tho other side, the Brigade effectually prevented the progteasof tlio devouriug element, not withstanding that there was a continuous lino of buildings aud btacked timber. At the rear, the timbering on the reclamation wall took lire, but it was also extinguished by the application of v jot of water. The. mill blazed fiercely for some timr, and the heat in the vicinity was intense. Eventually, it begun to bum itself out, and the Fire Brigade lioho was then played on the ruins until the flames had been wholly extin guished, Damage and Insurance. An examination to-day reveals tho fact that the conllagiation was a most destruc tive one. Tho mill and machinery with about £200 worth of dres-ed and rough timber which was stored inside, have been destroyed, while s'huo timber outside haß been damaged. The roof has also been burned off a small shod on the Southern side ocenpied by Mr Wraydon, shipbuilder. The machinery was intensely heated by the fire, aud the water poured into the buildiug while on fire has ciused it to bend aud crack in such a manner as to render it wholly useless. The mill was recently added to and improved, and was capable of cutting 50,000 feet of timber wtekly. Employment was aflordod to six teen or seventeen hands. Messrs Jajlger and Parker purchased the mill fomo time sifio for £1,500, but a conniderablo sum of money has born spent on it since then. They estimate their loss at £2,500. There was ouly a policy of £400 on the building in the National Ollicc. Considerable sympathy lias been exprcßed towards tho gentlemen to-day on their serious low. The Origin, Nothing Is yet known regarding the cause of the outbreak. When Messrs Lloyd aud Swiotou first saw the lire, it appeared to them to bo in the middle of the building, but they cannot speak with any degree of certainty. Tho owners state that the only place where fire was used on the premises was at the engine in a little shed at the side. It was cuttomary for the man in charge to throw a quantity of water on the expiring embers before lenving each night, and he was also expected to go back at nine o'clock each ni«ht, in order to 9ec if all was right A watchman >as formerly kept, but this was not considered necessary of late, as the Auckland Timber Company had one, aud a man lived close to the mill.

THE TREATY OF WAITANGI.

NATIVES ACCUSE MISSIONARIES

OF LAND SHARKING,

The following is a translation of the reso lutions passed at the Tauraarcre Hall, Kawa ■ kawa, on February 2nd, 1881, prior to the lato Waitangi. meeting:—l. To the public comrnitteo for tbo celebration of the Treaty of Waitangi:—2, We wish to speak this word to the public and to the Maori tribes of New Zealand, 'Aotcarao.' 3. The live assemblies of this native district,to the chief committee of the Treaty of Waitongi, says : 4. That they desire a Parliament of the leading chiefs of the Maori tribe 3to be constituted to carry out the intentions of the treaty of Waitangi. 5. That without this Parliament our allaus will never bo satisfactorily arranged as provided for by the Treaty of Waitangi. 6. That this Parliament is to be upheld by all Maori tribes so that the authority of the Parliament shall be made tirm and shall maintain the name and rights of the Maori race. 7. That this Parliament shall make laws for the Maori race. S. That this Is the most important point. O friends, that we should be allowed to manage our own aJl'airs amongst the Maori tribns, then we shall be satisfied. 9. That if the Parliament be not recognised by all Maori tribes then we shall have no strength and no authority for using onr knowledge. 10. That we the Maori tribes of Now Zea land shall ever love the Queen. 11, That on the 6th February, IS4O, the Government of Queen Victoria arrived from England. 12. That iv the gracious caro of the chiefs nnd tribes of Now Zealand it was her wish that they should be protested in thoir own kingdom and country, and that peace should reign amongst the native tribes, and that they should bo at rest. 13. This is a word of farewell to the Queen from the Maori tribes of Now Zealand: 14, Saluta tions to thoe undor the power and strength thnt is from Above. Long life to theo. 15. 'J ho Government of New Zealand have niilkod [the cow that was sent, by Queen Victoria ai a covenant to the tribes of New Zealand. 16. They are those that have deceived us, and that is the cause of the Maori people being weak and oppressed in the land. 17. This is why it is now asked that the Maori tribes shall bo gathered into odo, one, one sheaf. 18. Those Assemblies will nphold this Parliament in authorising it to retain the land now remaining to us Maoris. 19. All our gricvancos shall be settled by this Parliament. 20. We are all to turn to and find out how to manage all things concerniug the Maori tribes, only, and we are not to break and interfere with tho law. 21. When we can find a re presentative then wo shall be right. 22. The first grievanco that wo have left in theso islands of New Zealand, has beon land purchasing by the minutcrs who brought the Gospel to NcwZoaland.

23. Their mode of purchase was just seiz. ing the land at that time, having no sur< vcvor.

24. The second grievance is that the ministers say that all the seized land has gone by purchase to the church commit tee,

25. Let us now, the Maori tribes, think over the name of this monster, yit the name of this monster, yet the name of this monster is tho Land Swnllowcr; the wholo of this island of New Zealand is swallowed iv his belly—tho whole of it. That is all from the Assembly of Ngatihine, Waiomio Te Kapotai, Waikno Ngaatiwai, Whangaruru Ngaatikahu, Whangarei Te Orewai, Motatau

These arc they who are addressing the public comtnittoe of Waitangi, and the

Maori tribes, it ends here, that is all from MAIHI PARAONE KAWXTI. The Maori tribos have agreed that this Parliament should stand aud its name ill Covenant from Quoou Victoria to the Tribes of New Zealand.

CABLEGRAMS.

[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.]

FRENCH TROOPS IN TUNIS.

LONDON, April 25. Intelligence has been received that a French force has crossed the frontier from Algeiia into Tunis territory without oppo sition. CIVIL WAR IN TRANSVAAL. CAPE TOWN, April 25.

News is to hand from Natal that tho de meanour of the rival Boer factions In the Transvaal has caused considerable anxiety, The Royal Commission, who is to under take the settlement of the Transvaal ques tion will commence its deliberation shortly.

AUSTRALIAN.

EXHIBITION AWARDS,

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.

A committee on the awurcls of the Inter national Exhibition has awarded the Emperor of Germany's special prizo to Messrs Decaatelda and Rowau, of Etliubert s vineyard, for Australian wines. Ihere were thirteen competitors for the prize. Tho Inter-Colouial Metcorlogical Con ference continues its sittings. It has been decided to arrauge for the exchange of weather telegrams between New Zealand and Australia at Sydney. RAID ON A GAMBLING HOUSE. The police have made a successful raid last night upon a Chinese gambling house. Twenty-nino Chinamen, who were taking part in the game, were arrested. ANTI-CUINESB MOVEMENT. SYDNEY, April 25. The miners enployed in the Newcastle collieries have made arrangements for holding a mass meeting for tho purpose of considering the Chinese immigration, and the employment of Chinese as labourers in the coal mines.

THE REEFTON MURDER.

(BY TJiLECIRAPH.— PRKSS ASSOCIATION.)

REEFTON, Monday. MRS McGaiiky has petitioned the Govern ment for moans to euablo her to leave Reefton. Ever since the fatal occurrence she has been stopping at the police lock-up. Up to tho presout, the police have been unable to find any trace of the gun with which the murder is supposed to haro been committed. The money found in McGnhey's possession is satisfactorily accounted for,

SPORTING.

SOUTH CANTERBURY RACES.

[BY TKLECRAPH—PRKSS ASSOCIATION.] TIMARU, Monday. Acceptances and general entries. Timauu Cur.— Sir Modred ; Hilarious, Randwick, Natator, Libeller, Lady Emma.

S.C.J.C. HANDICAP.—Joker, Hilarious, Sir Garnet, Kuudwick, The Poet, Libeller, Billingsgate, Lady Emuia, Luna.

Flyinu Handicap. — Joker, Hilarious, •Sir Garnet, Kaodwick, Hilda, Libeller, Billingsgate, Lady Emma, Luna. Hurdle Rack.—Sailor Boy, Winlield, Milo, Agent, Clarence. Trial STAKES. —Romoo, Joker, Sir Garnet, Nautilus, Hilda, Prophet, Seven Bells.

IMPROVEMENTS, VICTORIA STREET.

It ia a singular fact that until a very recent date, Victoria-street, which may be consi dered the most important outlet from the city on the western side, has been even less progressive than other streets so far as improvements are concerned. This state ol things will, however, not be allowed to continue, ilaudsomc brick buildings have just been completed near to the Theatre, aud arc now occupied by Messrs Holds worth, bootmaker, aud Fowler Brothers, plumbers. Two other wooden shops of two storeys each arc now being erected between llobson and Nelson Btreets for Mr Joseph Williams, tailor, and they will shortly be ready for occupation. The most important improvement is, however, the block of buildings in course of construction at the corner of Victoria and Hobson streets, opposite the Old House at Home Hotel. They are built for Captain F. Amodeo, the worthy skipper of the Rowena, from plans prepared by Mr Wade, architect, There will t>e four brick shops and dwelling-houses facing Victoria-street, aud the corner one will turn into Hobson-street, where the pri vate entrtnee will be. The style of archi tecture will be Italian, with the frontnmunted with a main cornice and parapet blockings. Each building will be two storeys high, with a shop and sitting-room below and three bed-rooms on the first floor. The length of the frontage to Victoria-street is 57 feet, by 39 feet deep, and the whole frontage space alloted to each shop will consist of a show front. The backs and fronts will be cemented, and the roofing will be of slate. Only ground scoria mortar is being used in the construction of the building?. Mr G. Rhodes is the contractor for the work, which will cost £1,410. It is expected that the shops will be ready for occupation three months hence. It is an interesting fact that some of the shops arc already let, while applications have beeu received for the occupancy of the others.

SOIREE IN MR TEED'S BARN.

The most successful soiree ever held in the Mahurangi District was that which took pace at Mr Teed's barn, on Tuesday last, the 19th inst., in aid of the St. Clement's Church Harmouinm Fund. The trays were provided and presided over by the following ladies :—Mrs Teed, Mrs Saiusburs, Mrs Snook, and tho Misues Wyatt and Williams. There was a great gathering, some coming n distance of twenty miles. The Tauhoa, Komokoriki, Makarau, Dome Valley, Mata kaua, and Mahuraugi Heads, being well repteseuted. Tho tea was pronounced to be very good (rather an Hnusual thiug on such occasions, the edibles were abun dant iv quantity, aud as far as quality was concerned, could not be excelled. A f ter the good things had been freely partaken of (aud by many exceedingly welcome after n long ride) some of the tables were cleared away for the concert, which was ushered iv by a pianoforte duct by Miss Teed and Miss L. Teed ; glee, "Oh! by a lliver," by the St. Clements' Church choir. This was well given and highly applauded. Mr Clements followed with that well-known song, " Token," wheu he was vociferously cheered, aud after repeated calls, ho gave another old favourite sea song. Song, " When tho Swallows Homeward Fly," Miss Armstrong ; song, "Motto For Every Man," Mr Teed. This gentleman was Jin fino voico, and sung his song iv rare good style. At its close ho was cheered, aud after repeated calls, favourcd(ua with that grand old song, "Simon the Cellarer," which struck me as being the song of the night, it was vociferously cheered as it well deserved. Song, "ilvcr for Thee," Miss Williams; this young lady has a good voico, but was rather nervous, not being accustomed to sing in public. Song, "Pulling Hard Against tho Stream," Mr I Saiiißbury ; highly applauded, an encore demanded, and that once popnlar song, "Johnny Sands," given with great tooling. Sang, " Tapping at the Garden Gato," Miss L. Teed ; song, "Nancy Till," Mr Williams, junr. ; song, "Far Away," Miss Teed. Tho Chairman (Mr Williams) announced a I song, "Still I Love Thee," by a yonng gentleman present, who was scon to rise" but whether he ever sang it is still doubt ful, as it could not be hp.ird. Song by the Chairman, "Annie Laurie." "Little mown Jug," by Master and Mies Teen, aged respectively eight and six. They had not proceeded far before tbe audience was in roars of laughter, which continued, without intermission, to its close, and then the cheering was immense, with repeated cries of encore. These two little ones then very kindly favoured us with the "Ton Little Niggers," aud at ita close received such an oration as they will not soon forget. Mr L. Thompson proposed, and Mr Angonc seconded a hearty vote of thanks to tho ladies, for tho abundant and excellent supply ot the good things which they had placed before us, which was carried by acclamation The National Anthem, by the choir aud audience, brought this very pleasant enter tainment to a close, everyone declaring they bad spent a jolly eveniug. The room was then cleared for the dance, which was kept up with unflagging zeal 'til mornin« doth appear. Mr Lied deserves the thanks of the committee lor having placed the build ing at their disposal for the entertainment, there being no room in the neighbourhood capable of holding two-thirds of the number present. i

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS. —This Day.

■ O (Before Messrs A. K. Taylor (Chairman) A. O'Neil, I'1. L. Prime, and Shea, Jua. tices of the Peace.) MEN, HOYS, AND BY-LAWS. John Mullally was charged, onsummons, with neglecting to have his number painted legibly 011 his curt used by him j a tn(l public service. Defendant was further charged with cruelty to Ilia horae, in work, ing him ia harness while the animal was Beverely sufl'cring from a hip wound on the 3th ult. Defendant said he did not know what to do in the matter of pleading, as he was tra velling in the country at the time. Sergeant Martin gave evidence. Tho cart had a number on, but not of the present year. Tho carter, William Dodge, deposed that there was no number on the dray, but Mr Mullally had one at home. Defendant pleaded not guilty to tho second charge. Mr Pardy called Sergeant Martin, who deposed to the nature of the wound tho friction of the harness causing unnecessary pain. Mr Mullally : Do you know anything above a horse or harness ? Sergeant Martin ; I should hope bo. Win. Dodge was driviug the horse. It had a sore on the tbi^h. It was about two inches from the breeching. The wound was there when he took to the hoiseß (wo months before. Michael MacCormack, a very old man deposed that a sore was pointed out to him on Mullally's horse. He could not see very well, but as a judge of horses he considered it a dry aud small affair. The Bench fined defendant 5a for the first charge, and dismissed the second. Frederick Will was charged with leaving his horse and cart at the Captain Cook Hotel, Kyber Pass Road, and beyond bis control. Defendant said he stopped to givo his horse a drink, and, unfortunately, when a few yards away, the horse bolted Mr Pardy said he beliered this was (Jio correct version of the affair. The Bench gave defendant a caution and, as this was the young man's first ollence, he was discharged, Alfred McNaughton, a smart youth pleaded not guilty to throwing stones at the head of Alfred Cracknell, in Union-stieet on the Bth ult. ' Alfred Crackwell, aged 12, was examined on the nature of an oath, but waß unablo to say what would become of liars, Mr Pardy asked if the lad could make a statement. The lad then stated that the defendant threw stones at him while employed at hia master's place. John Driscoll, a boy witness, was aho unable to explain the nature of an oath. Mr Pardy aaid half the boys would be outlawed; none of them seemed to under stand anything about a future punishment. The boy was allowed to make a state, ment. Saw defendant throw a stone which struck Cracknell on the arm. Constable Bernard said that the boy complained to him that he had been struck with a stone thrown by the other. His arm was swollen. The Bench considered the case sufficiently proved, and imposed a line of 2s and costs. Thomas Biay, jun., was charged with permitting his horse to parade the green paUis of Symonds-fitrect, on Gth ult. Defendant said that his horso got away aud he huutcd after him in vain. Fined Is and costs. Richard Best was charged with leaving his cart in Hobsonstrcet, to the immediate danger of the public. Constable McCounor was on duty, and observed the cart standing opposite Mr Best's house. He spoke to Mrs Best about it. Defendant said it was quite by accident that it was left there about ten minutes, aud without his knowledge. Fined 5s and costs. Charles Palmer was charged with taking a sharp trot round the coiner of Queen* street. Fined Is and costs. LETTING IN THE BREBZE. Theresa Hand, aud Margaret Locks, alias "Scotch Maggie," were arrested on i warrant, charged with wilfully and malici ously breaking the drawing room window of James A very, on the 23rd inst. Hand said there was a smash, but it wa3 not a wilful act. John Black, residing in William-street, deposed that he was away on a fishing ex pedition, and on his return he found three panes of his window broken. He could not say what damage was done. He did not sec cither Theresa or Maggie at the place. To Mrs Hands : Saw you in the Auck. laud Hotel, but told you the case was in Mr Pardy's hands. Did nut ask you for Is id as the amount of damage. To Mr Pardy : The women spoko to mo but I would not paddle with them. Maiia McGuinness deposed to seeing Mrs Hauds knocking at Black's door. Maggie was standing in the middle of the street. Mrs HaDds was angry, and let into the window. Mrs Savory deposed that wbon sho called for her rent she was apprised of tho act. Did not know the amount of damage. Mrs Hands made a long statement to tho effect that she had been on an excursion to Rivcrhead, but before leaving, gave her um brella and shawl into the care of a lady. On returning she was informed that the person was at the old fisherman's house. She merely put her fingers to the glass and tapped as lightly as touching a piano, when to her surprise in went the glass. She was perfectly astonished, and offered, to pay the damage. The other prisoner corroborated. The Kcnch discharged Locks, and or dered Hands to pay the damage and costs, 17s. DESTRUCTIVE ENERGY. George O'Brien, on warrant, was charged with breaking and entering the dwelling house of James Moriarty on the 25th March, aud smashing sundry articles, damage £18. As there was an important witness want ing, the case, on the application of Me Pardy, was remanded until to-morrow. Prisoner was admitted to bail, himself in £20, and one surety to the same amount.

POKENO.

The anniversary of the Wesleyan Church, Pokeno Hill, was celebrated on Thursday evening 21st inst in tbe usual way, by i soiree, and public meeting, and passed off successfully. The attendance) was very largo, as many friends from Tuakau and Bombay helped to swell the crowd, and the ladies who provided, had their powers tested to the utmost, yet they were quite equal to the occasion,, and it was the sub ject of general remark, that not only -were the tables beautiful to look upon, (decorated as they were most tastefully with flowers and ferns) but they also literally groaned beneath the load of tempting confectionery anil other etceteras, even bj aris* tocratic Pitt - street, or fashionable Pousonby, or primitive, but orthodox, Grafton Koad. Everybody seemed highly pleased, and I trust, profited—for tho public meeting held in the church after the tea, was crowded to the doors, and was one of tho best meetings of the kind I hare ever attended, as tbo " tone " was so good. The Rev. D. Isitt (who has a warm pUce in the heart of tho people hero) was presont, and brought with him the Key. Mr l)unn— Presbyterian Minister, a man evidently of the right stamp; and last, but not Itast the Key. Mr Canghey, the newJy-np pointed minister to this circuit. The addresses given by these gentlemen were all very good, as also was Mr Oldham's, of Tuakau. It certainly was one of the best meetings I have ever been at, aud ought to encourago tho friouds of Methodism in this •' cornor of tho vineyard." Mr Mr Hoskiu presided at the organ (kindly lent by Mr Turner for the occasion) and tho Tnakau choir rendered some very good munic (above the average) which was highly appreciated by the audience. Mr R. Hobbs occupied the chair, and called upon Mr G. J. Waterhouso, of Sydney, to propose a vote ot thanks to the ladies who supplied the tea, which he did in a short and felicitous spe«cb, and after a vote of thanks to tho Pokeno Hill School Com mittee for the use ot the schoolroom for the soirde, and Mr Warn for decorating the church. The meeting was brought to a close about 10.30. p.m. Such gatherings as these tend to smooth down any rough places, and do away with any ill feel ing that may be engendered in a district, and make people "forgive and forget," and not be for ever harbour ing feelings of onmity and ill will, which cannot do anybody any good, but in all cases a good doal of harm. " Scatter seeds of kindness " is a good motto for any dis trict to adopt, and will well repay those who will light against the natural or casual mint), and endeavour to "heap coals of lire" ou the hoads of their neighbour?. The financial position of the church is good, as it cost £220, and the debt is now under WO. Tho trustees propose to introduce a melody organ, so that the service of song may be what it ought to be, and with this addition, aud the co-operation of our friends, under the blessing of God, the adherents o£ this church expect a year of prosperity in every sense of the word.—(Co.VUUESPOM DENT.)

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. TUESDAY. APRIL 26



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