SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

_ mn yrT.n, V r, 1 This Evening, 5.58 HIGH WATER j- To-morrow Morning, 0.23 BUNSKT.-Thls Evening, 6.51 BUNRIBE,-To-morrow Morning, 5,30 MOON'S AGE.-New Moon, 18th, 2.29 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY, Oretl, 8.8., Camphell, from Glßborno Atalanta, eoh., Donovan, from Ngunguru Gom, aohoonor. Poarae, from Ngurgurn Te Anau. s.s, Cai-oy, from Russell Wellington, as., Farquhar, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

Golden Isle, sohooner, Carcdohaei, for Mercury Opotlki, schooner, Colllnga, for Whatf&arol

TO-DAY. Gael, schooner, Schultze, for Hokianga

Inwards COASTWiaic-SoverelgnofiheSeas, from Trlphena. with 78 tons nrewood; Pckapuka, from Omaha, with 38 pieces timber; Gem, from Ngunguru, with 21,100 feet tlmbor: To Anau, frSmSll. with 71 Backs and lflcsßOs gum; Llzetto, from Thames, with 26,000 feet timber. Outwards Coastwise. - Mercury, for Tal ma • Sovereign of the Seas, for Tryphena ; Pn kapnk..,fOT Mahurangi; Lizette. for Thames; Cygnet, for Whangaroa. The brigantino Ada C. Owon Is loading sawn and dressed tlmbor at Quoenatreot Wharf. She taSxpected to tako In about 110,000 feot for Sydney, and will sail for that port about Mon day or Tuesday next, From Sydnoy eho pro ceeds to Newcastle, ttanco probably to a Southorn port with coal, etc and back to Auokland.

The B.s. To Anau having beon placed at the disposal of tho various charitable institutions of the city to-day, will not leave for Melbourne and South before noon tomorrow.

The B,s. Wellington arrivod from lauranga early thia morning, with 2 bales and 3 bags of 5mL 8 rams, 10 pigs. 1 handle skins.ands toaa sundries. Passengers - Mosdamesß. Graham. Whoeler and ohlld. Talbot. Smith. Filmar, and Kirk, Misses Chambors (2) and Kirk, kr and Mra A. Homo. Colonel Jones, Colonel Haultaln. Messrs Palmer. Gideon, Fisher. Murray, Buchanan, Novln, Hoffman. Levot. King, Wright, Ray, Davis, Bennet, Whitaker, Griffiths, and two Bteerago.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Macgregor, 8.8., Amodeo, from Waitara

DKPARTURKS. Celestia, barqne. Veal, for Westport Wallabl, as,, t-eya, for Wanganni Darcy Pratt, brigantino. Goodman, for Kaipara Wild Duck, ketch, Phippa. fox Groymouih

The Northern Co.'s steamer Maogrogor ar rived from Waitara at 11.20 a.m. to-day. with 16horseB,67Baoka graßß seed, I ton sundries, and the foUowing passengers I Mrs Clark, Mr and Mrs Atkinson, Meßara R. A. Berry, », Borry. 8. Coombea, W. Carter, Coasar. Crom well, Cralgmlll, Crawford, Koper, Wright, and sin the steerage. Sho waa announced to return thither at 1 o'olock this afternoon. The SB. Oretl arrived from Gisborne and Southero porta at 3 p.m. to-day. Cargo t from Napler-100 saoka graaß seed. Paßaengora: from Napler-Mr Winßey, and Miss Hill. From Gis borne—Miaa Fleming.

The barquo Celestia, bound for Woatport, was going out ovor tho bar aa tho Maciiregor came In about 8.30 a.m. to day.

The brigantine Darcy Pratt and the ketoh Wild Duck left this morning, the former with 716 Backs wheat for Kaipira, and tho latter for Ureymouth In ballast.

The s.s. Lalla Rookh, whioh was weather bound at Waitara, sot ont again on Thursday, and proceeded on toOpunake, She may be ex pected to return hither some time to morrow morning.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kaipara Hkads, Wednoaday. The brigantine Aratapu arrived yesterday from Lyttelton.

. Tbe sohooner Colonist, loaded at Aratapu, came down the river to-day.

The brigantine Oamaru, which beat out on Monday and pnt back through signalman signalling "Bar dangerous," made another at tempt to-day with a light 8.3. W. wind, and was ■well outside Tory Shoal aa the Durham crossed the Heads. *"

The barque Speedwell goes to HelonsvlUe to load baulk timber, and the Clansman to Maka tmu.

The following vessels .loaded) are still wind bound at tho Heads; Agnea JcßSle, Mon, Virion, B-UUKHkburn, Nightingale and Santa Cruz.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whanoarki, this day. Sailed: Argyle, for Auckland, 9,30 a.m.

Lmticltou, Wednesday. Arrived: KenUworth, from Whangapoua. Port Chalmbrs, Wednesday. SaUed: Dunedin, ship, for London; Arawata, for Sydnoy via Northern ports, Pa.Bfrogers for Anokland :-Mr and MraK. Ramaay,Mi.s Gow. Messrs HaraiU and Dornwell. -For Sydney: Mr Besslmer. For Lovuka: Mr and Mrs Crother, Messrs Allardyca and Patterson,

COMMERCIAL.

Evsininc. Stab Office, Thursday, MB A. BUOKLAND'S REPORT.

At the Haymarket, on Tuosday, hides ranged from 31d to ii; pelts, from Si to lOd; Bheep- Bklns, from la 3d to la 8d eaoh; tallow, 23a Gd to 21s the owt: A greater number of bales of wool than usual were sold, and late values obtained. Wool in grease bronght from 74d to 7 15-ltid; lambs' wool, 7|d the lb. At the Pokeno Bale, on Monday last, a larger than average supply of oattle were brought forward. There waß also a full attendance of buyere, and satisfactory pricea obtained. At Drury, on Wedneaday, there was thp largest muster of stook hitherto yarded,and a very numerous tittondance. Bidding was brisk, and very few remained unsold.

Smokers, whoso Indulgence in the weed is oontlnuous, should use juat anoh a oordial bb Uoolpho Wolek's schikdam Aromatio Schnapps, for Uiobo palpable reasons: Tobacco drains the salivary glands and deranges the nervous organism. It Is a powerful drug. Uiat tells on tho strongest constitution. It invites dyspopßia, heartburn, Indigestion, nauaoo, often bringing on tremors, and Its fumes impair the vlaion. 7 white this elixir may obviate these results, it will certainly braoe the system against its pernicious offeota.

Mail Notice.

Mails will close as undkb.- This Day. ______ For Tauranga, Ohinemutu. and Opotlki, per Wellington, at i P-nj. »-«,' For Mangawai, por Flngal, at 6.30 p.m. For Tryphena, per Sovereign of the Seas, at 5 p.m. Friday, 17th Instant. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern ports, and Aus tralian Colonies, per To Anau, at 11 a.nu For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. For Coromandel. per Coromandel, at 2,30 p.m. For Coromandel, per lona, at 3.30 p.m. For Whangarol Heads, Parua, Walpn, Whan garei, Tanglhua, and Mangapai, por Argyle, at i p.m.l For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 50th instant For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, fee, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For waiwera, Russell, and Kawakawa, per lona, at 3 p.m, Tuesday, 21st instant. For Australian Colonies, por Arawata, at 3 p.m. Monday, 23th instant. Per b.b. Zealandia, aa follows 1— For Sandwloh Islands, United States of America, Canada, Britiah Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For monoy orders registered letters, and newapapers/at 11.80 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of slxpenoe. to addition to the postage, will be reoelved by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mall will bo dne In London, on Mon day, April 10, 1832. N.B—Payments on account of Property Tax will be rccoived at this office between 8 a.m, and 6 P.m. 8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief poet-offloo. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

February IG, 1882.

Theatre Royal-Mastodon Star Minstrels and Champion Dancers, 8 p.m.

Welleßlevßtreetßap.istChuroh-Kvangolli.tio service, 7.30 p.m. -..M.O. A.—Devotional, 7.30.p.m.

Birth.

LYNOH.-On Saturday. 11th Fobfssmy, the wife of Mr P. Lynch, Park uoad, otanen. lATT.—On tbo 10th lnat, at hor roaidenco, Klliott-stroot, Auokland, tho wire ot T. Littof a son.

Death.

DORRINGTON -On Fobruary 16, 1882, at his father'a rosldoaco, Dundonald-street, Nowton Rood, Peroy John Harry, Infant son of Harry Guraon and Elizabeth Dorrlngten. The funeral will leave his father's residence at 3,30 p.m. to-morrow.

McKKNZIB.—On February 15th. at her parents' roaidenco, Lower Onion-street, Alexander, the dearly beloved son of John and Klizaboth McKenzlo, aged 6 years and 9 months; deeply regretted. The funeral will loave his father's residence to-morrow (Friday), at halt-past three o'clock. Friends please aooept this invitation.

WARD.—On the 16th February, 1882, Jano, tho bßlovod wife of William Ward, aged 40 yoara, lato of Wallsall, Stafford shire, Kngland. The funeral will leave her late roaidenco, Nowton, to-morrow (Friday), at 3,30 p.m. Friends please accept thia invitation.

Notices to Correspondents.

Cockatoo.—lt is perfectly legal to Impound cattle trespassing on un foncod land, but the owner of the Und cannot obtain damages.

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1882.

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

It has been announced that the District Engineer, under instructions, is ascertain ing, for tho benefit of contractors, whero earth may bo conveniently obtained to complete the railway reclamation. The step is understood to be taken preparatory to the letting of a contract. We accept this as a hopeful sign that the Minister of Public Works, daring his visit hare, has been impressed with some sense of the res ponsibility of the Government and its past negligence in this important matter, Until tenders are called for, however, we shall probably remain in doubt aa to the extent to which tho Government will redeem the many promises that have been made and broken in connection with this work. We think it proper, however, to remind Mr Hal), ere any hit ther blunder is committed, that such arguments as were advanced by Ministers to the deputation of the Chamber of Commerce as a reason why only a portion of the earth filling should, be gone on with immediately, have no force what ever. One statement was to the effect that the schedule -price under Mr Fallon's con tract is 2s 6tl per yard; it is only la 9d. Again, it was alleged that earth might be brought down the lino more cheaply than it could bo procured by cartage. Very littio inquiry will satisfy Mr Hall of the fallacy of this idea, but if tho expense, risk, and delay, were not fatal to such a project, there, is no obstacle to its immediate prosecution, because Mr Fallon has already aline of i railway laid down, connecting the main line with the reclamation. The third state ment on which Ministers placed especial stress, was the alleged cost of the reclama tion, which they estimated at £16,000. Competent authorities have since declared that if the entire contract werelet to-morrow, it would be taken for less than £8,000. With these facts beforo him, we trust that Mr Hall will see the wisdom of satisfying the universal desire of the city. Whatever tbe cost may bo, the Government are com mitted to the undertaking.- Their good faith and honour aro bound up in it. To let the entire contract at once will prove very much the most economical course, and we are sure that if Mr Hall will only try the experiment his fears on the score of cost will prove a veritable bogie. An arrangement might readily be made with the City Council by which the requisite earth could be obtained close at hand. It mnst. not be forgotten, moreover, that to erect station buildings on the frontage, and afterwards let an earth work contract for filling in the space between the station and the wall, must not only causa serious inconvenience, but would enhance the cost of the work.

A large consignment of books for the Public Library, purchased by the Library Committee out of their own funds is in tran situ from London, The books have been carefully selected, one of the works being the latest edition of the En cyclopedia Bri tannica.

Messrs Mahoney and Kons have post poned the opening of tenders—advertised to nave been opened to-day-till Saturday next-

Complaints are made of th c filthy state oi some of the earth-closets in the vicinity oi the Public-Library. A visit from the sani tary inspector would be beneficial.

Thames readers will be interested at the intelligence tbat Lieutenant Bennett has resigned his commission in the Wellington IVaval Brigade.

Miss Caiandini (Mis George Cotterell) is giving lessons in music and singing at Wellington.

In view of the approacbiag Northern Wairoa Races, extensive stabling has been erected at Dargaville, which will give suffi cient accommodation to racehorses expected to arrive.

During his visit to the South Mr W. H. Leake, the tragedian, raanicd Miss Hetty Larabrette, the daughter of Miss Bessie Vivian, an old Auckland favourite.

The Mastodon Minstrels appeared at the Theatre Royal last evening to another good house. An excellent alld entirely new pro gramme will bo presented to-nitjht, includ ing l'Pin.a.4 in Black." "Uncle Tom's Cabin " is in course of preparation.

At a meeting of the Mount Albert Local Option Association, held on Tuesday even ing at the Mount Albert Hall, it was de cided that the following gentlemen be nominated to form the Licensing Commit tee for the district:—Messrs J. Phillips, Fry, McllWain, Allen, and A. K. Taylor;

| The executive committee of the Tem perance Asssociation havo arranged their tickets for the threee city licensing dis tricts as follows :—Auckland South— I J. Newman, G. W. Owen, C. C. McMillan, D. H.McKenzie.and J. T. Garlick. Auck land North—D. H. McKenzlo, G. W. Owen, J. Newman, and C. C. McMillan. Auckland East—D. H. McKenzie, O. B. Stone, J. Newman, T. McMaster, and J, Chambers,

The presentation of scholarships and Mr Swanson's prizes, will tako place in tbe Ponsonby school-room at three o'clock to morrow afternoon.

The following gentlemen havo been elected a Licensing Committee , for the Maungatawhiri Licensing District:—A. Oldham, F. B. Kingsford, J. S. Moore, D. Maxwell, and Scott Hunter.

On inquiry ie appears that the man who was supposed to be drowned from too Durham on Monday morning, stowed him self in the hold during the passage to Helensville- presumably through sufl'erlng from the effects of his previous day's catouse, and so escaped discovery until tbe steamer was away. The announcement has been quite a relief to hia friends, who so unceremoniously delivered him to the steamer during the night.

It is gratifying to kuow that tho night class recently started in the Nelson-street school, through the instrumentality of Mr Thwaites, is already achieving the objects which its promoter bad in view. Every pupil in it successfully passed the standard examinations, andas a mark of bis thorough satisfaction. Mr Thwaites presented each of them with a handsomely bound book. The result of tho examination certainly redounds to the credit of teacher and pupils , alike.

Mr Thompson has decided ta hold his band contest on tho 4th March next.and will open the new grounds of Messrs Stark and Quick (who have given the freo uso of them), known as the Victoria Pleasure Gardens ; ho has also icccivcd entries up to-day of the following bands :—City and Engineers, Artillery Baud, Hobson, and Thamea Scottish Band. We aro in a position to state that the bauds arc prac tising very hard, and,Mr Thompson haa at tended their practiceß this week, and says, iv his opinion, the contest will be very close. No doubt, with fine weather, tbcro will be a good attendance of the general public, as the above contest will do good iv the way of forwarding the interest of music in Auck land among our younger musicians,

It is stated that Mr Gladstone has found tho house temporarily rentca by Lord Aberdeen at Mill Hill so convenient, nnd the air of the placo so health-giving, that he is disposed to become its tenant himself for a lengthened period. Mill Hill is pro bably the moat retired spot now remaining within tea miles of London, and it presents quite the appearance of a country village.

This hoarding of nix millions sterling in specie in a fortross, for war contingencies, by the German Government, savours much of luediceval barbarism. Absolute security might be obtained by loaning it at two to three per cent, on terms which would enable the Government to realize on it at a week's notice. Tho interest at three per cent, would pay half the olticials iv Prussia.

A London Tory paper says : " Tho irony of dcatiny has never made itself more ap parent than in the career of John Bright. One illustration may suffice to substantiate this statement, No man has so energeti cally denounced the exit-knee of sinecure offices. He designated then: ns joba, founded for the sole purpose of nlTording outdoor relief to the aristocracy. Thia, however, waa boforo ho had attained his fiftieth year or -vorn the Queen's livery. Sinco then we find him holding one of the most lucrative sinccuro offices under the Crowu—that of Chancellor to tho Duchy of Lancaster. Beyond tho signing of tickets giving admission to fashionable marriages at the Savoy Chapel, Mr Bright has really nothing olso to do thau to draw his salary of £2,000."

A friend in Paris has sent tho follow ing description of tho dresses in " Odette :" —"Mdlle. Pierson's (Odette) first toilette is a splendid white satin dress, with a tablicr of pink brocade ; a small countess's cotouet is worn rather back on the head. Her second dress is of maize coloured satin, with jet black lace. Mdlle. Ldgault (Bcradgtre — Countess Odette's daughter) appears in a dress .composed of a lower skirt of pearl coloured satin; the upper skirt, in grey sicilienne, is looped up on tho left side by a wide grey satin ribbon. The body of tho dress is trimmed with old point; the only ornament is a bouquet of liny pin* roses, Mdlle. Lody wears a fawn-coloured ' ponlt de aoie,' embroidered with roses iv every direction; it is supposed to be a walking dress for the seaside."

Tbis evoning a grand entertainment will take place in tho Newton Hall in aid nf the widow and orphans of the Into S. Worms, All the best availe.bie talent have proffered their services, A committeo of young men havo beeu working very energetically for some timo past to make the affair a auccccss, and disposed of a vory largo number of tickets, Tho Star of Newton Lodge have kindly given the free use of tho hall, the deceased having been a very prominent member. We see amongst the namo. of those taking part Mr Alex, Smith, the well-known reciter, and many other favourites.

The following appears ia a Loudon con. temporary :—Sir,— Having read a letter from " Sylvia," mentioning a projected Anti-Crinoline Society, I should bo much obliged if you wonld nllow me to take this opportunity of informing tho public that such a Bociety is already in existence, and has issued the following pro test, which is already being widely signed in literary and artistic circles :— " We, the undersigned, believing that tho artificial aid to dress known as crinoline or hoop is inconvenient nltd ungraceful to the last extent, hereby engage ourselves never to wear the same, whatever attempt is made on the part of milliners to impo.se this tyranny on the ladies of England,"—l re main, .yours obediently, J. A. Moki.is (sec. pro tern, of tho Anti-Crinoline Society), Kelmscott House, Upper Mall, Hammer smith.

A writer in our morning contemporary the other day described Austria, on the authority oE tho Marquis of Salisbury, as the most perfect Government in Europe. This very "periect GWBrnmcnt" has suppressed several papers in Vienna lately for daring to criticise the military operations iv Dalinatia. We also learn by a paper from the last mail that in a rural district of Upper Austria a youthful poet and im provisator has just been discovered, and ordered by the authorities to bo locked up forthwith for singing satirical improvisa tions on tho delicate subject of over-taxa tion. For several weeks the intelligent lad had been going from one market place to another, delivering bis rhymes to tho astonished peasants. The Marquis of Salisbury's ideas of a "perfect Govern ment," and those of the majority of Englishmen, are not in accord.

With the peculiar matrimonial views and practice of tho American Hates, it is not surprising that the Yankees sometimes get considerably mixed iv their relations. Several years ago, it is reported) the wife of a Paterson mechanic got a divorce from him and went to Utica to live, The hus band was about fifty-five years old, but concluding that he was young enough to again perpetrate matrimony, he found another wifo in a young miss of sixteen years, They lived happily for some yoars, a child.being born to them. Some time ago a grown np son of the man camo to Paterson, and soon it was evident to the neighbourhood that he had won the affections of his step mother away from her husband. Recently the former wife came upon the scene, nnd sbe has arranged the whole matter in the most amicable way. She has bcon re married to her former husband, and tho yonng people have gone to housekeeping b£ themselves, without even the formality of divorce court or clergyman.

j With reference to the dispute between the North Shore and Auckland Rowing Clubs in connection with the late junior i amateur race, the former crew havo decided to request that the matter be submitted to Mr Mitchelson, who acted as umpire for the Regatta Committee. A letter to thia effect, we are informed, has been forwarded to the Auckland Rowing Clnfr crow, stating that whatever decision is given the North Shore Club will abide thereby. This certainly seems the fairest way in which to settle the dis pute, and it is to be hoped the request will be acceded to.

Mr Quick, of Victoria-street, still con iinues to lun an omnibus to the Whau.

Mr D, G. Macdonald received the fol lowing telegram from the manager of the Home Rule mine, Coromandel, to-day :— " Fifty pounds specimens last night from lower workings. Gold still shewing in face. Crushing looking very well.—John BkemNbr."

The New Zealand Government and the Government of New South Wales a_»c at present in communication with reference to the late outbreak of small-pox at Sydney. Wo understand that it is very probable that the present quarantine restrictions will shortly bo removed and the Union Com-

pany's steamers permitted to resume their former running. No fresh cases of small pox havo been reported from Sydney since Jan. 26, and^it is thought the disease may have been stamped out. No official infor mation, however, as to the result of nego tiations has yet been received.

TheParnellSchoolCommittemctyesterday evening, when Messrs McKenzie, Moss, and Laishley, junr., were nominated for tbe vacant Boats at the Board of Education. Tho committee alao took into consideration the propriety of" puting the compulsory clauses of the Education Act of 1877 into force, as from the apathy and gross neglect of many parents in not sending their children to school such was deemed needful. How ever, it was resolved to collect data showing the number ot children not attending any school, when, at the next meeting of the committee, the advisability of taking the compulsory provision.) of the Act into force will bo decided on.

To the Editor: Sir,—Considerable dis discussion has arisen in the newspapers con cerning tho propriety of presenting a bat to Mr Uewcs for the innings he played against the English Eleven: and although not wishing in any way to detract from tho claims of this gentleman, I think that there is another member of our team equally worthy of a trophy. I refer to W. LanK hara, Jan., of whose bowling the English men spoke in the highest terms, the number of maiden overs be bowled to such a strong batting team being itself a sufficient proof of excellence, I trust that our citizens will encourage this promising youDg bowler to still further persevere by showing that they can appreciate excellence in tho bowl lingjas well as in the batting departments of the game.—Yours, &c., POINT.

A meeting of the Waste Lands Board was held to-day, when a considerable omount of business was disposed of.

Coustiible Hammond of Ngaruawhia ar rivod here by last night's tram, having iv charge Samuel Joy, arrested on Warrant for obtaining goods from Mr Leek, draper, of Quccn-strcot, under false pretences. It is alleged that Joy sonic time ago entered Mr Leek's establishment after banking hours, represented himself as having a bank ac count, and nsked the shopman if he would honour a cheque. It being assented to, Joy wrote out a cheque for £13 and obtained goods to the value of some £2 or £3. On the cheque being presented at tho Bank it was dishonoured. Joy was brought up at the Police Court this .morning and reman ded till to-morrow.

Mr Gradwell'sJ elocution class opens on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m.. In tho bnildlng noxt tho survey 011100, at tho baok of tho fcupronio Court.

A magnificent full-pnge cartoon, contain ing a llfe-Uko and full-length portrait of the Maoui Qukkn, in native oostumo, will bo given away with Fiudav's Onsttavku. Order early.

Observer Valentines, second series—to Auckland notabiiltloß-800 Fbiday's ODeiSKV.sn.

POLICE CO URT. —This day.

(Hoforo J. K. MacdontJd, Esq., R.M.)

Duunkknnbbb.—Ono peraon was punished fon thlßOlfonso.

allkokd Fai.sk Prktet.ces. — Samuel Joy waa charged with obtaining of and from ono John Lock, by a certain falao pretence, to wit, by giving him a oheqno on tho National Bank of New Zealand for £13 17a, with which BanK he had no aocount, did then obtain of and from tho said John Lock, certain gooda ot tho valne of -313 17s, tho proporty of the said John Look, with intent to oheat and defraud him of the aamo, nt Auokland on Kobrnary Bth.—Mr,Pardy applied for a remand till to-niurruw, which waa granted, _______________

PONSONBY REGATTA.

THE PRELIMINAUY PROGRAMME,

The annual regatta, iv connection with Ponsonby, has been arranged to take place on Esstcr Monday, April 10th, and, the newly-elected committee are working on crgeticiilly to make it a success. A canvass for subscriptions is being made, and should the rosponae be liberal, good prizes, with exciting competitions, may be anticipated, A committee meeting waa held last night, when several alterations were made in the rules, and the preliminary programme adopted. It was agreed—(l) That should tbe measurement given of any boat entered in tbo race bo smaller than tho actual dimensions, the boat be disqualified, (2) That three yachts, boats, or vessels must enter in ovory race, but that ono boat be sufficient to make a start. (3) That all sailing boats have tbeir ballast lloored over and sealed down. (4) That tbo English Yacht Kacing Association's rule for measurement of yachts bo adopted, viz., Lengthon load line, extreme beam ; add the lengthandbeam togethernudtakothesquare of that and multiply by beam, and divide by 1,730 for tonnage. The programme arranged includes the following items :— (1) Bona lide fishing boat», docked or half decked, 10 tons and under ; (2) Yachts, over 4 and not exceeding 7 tons ; (3) Open sailing boata 18 to 25ft measurement, tak ing iv first-class boats according to the Auckland Regatta rules ; (4) Open sailing boata 12 to 18ft moasurement,second class ; (5) Open sailing boats under 12ft, third claisj (6) Open sailing boats not exceed ing 12ft, overall ; (7) Yachts or decked boats 4 tons and under; (8) Amateur scullers; (9) Fonr-oarcd gigs, (uo out riggers) seniors ; (10) Four-oared gigs (no outrigger.) juniors ; (II) Four-oared gigs (no outriggers) all comers ; (12) Dingies uot exceeding 12ft overall rowed by boys nnder 16 years ; (13) Rob Koy canoes ; (14) Model yachts, not exceeding 4ft overall; (15) Tubs; (16) Greasy polo; (17) Duok hunt. Should the funds allow of it, or in the ovent of someone presenting a cup for the purpose, a race will be added for large yachts such as the Rita, Toroa, and Winona. Tho events will not necessarily take place in the order given, and it ia almost certain that the rowing races will eventuate in tho early part of the cay in order to get calm weather. Amounts of prizes and other mattera of detail will be arranged at a future meeting of committee

WAIKATO RACES.

(BY TELEORAPII.-OWN COKKESPONDENT),

HAMILTON, tbis day. HUBDLB Race, — Harkawny (eh), 1 ; Harkaway (bay), 2nd,

Maiden Plate, -Prluco Charlie, 1; Saint, 2. Cup. — Vcwdrop, 1 ; Randwick, 2 ; Kcnilworth, 3.

CITY COU NCIL DEPUTATION.

A deputation consisting of Messrs J. M, Clark (Mayor), Councillors Waddel, Homus. Offer, Aickin and Goldie, Mr Philips (Town Clerk), W. Anderson (City Sur veyor), aud Mr Woolficld (Inspector of Abattoirs), with respect to various muni cipal requirements. The first matter submitted was the ex tension of tbe main sewer. The Maypr said tho cost would be £1500, aud ho asked a contribution of £900,

Mr HaU said ho would sco about tho matter, but was not hopeful with regard to to it.

With reference to the. removal of the Armoury the Premier referred tho deputa tion to Mr Bryce.

THE RECLAMATION,

The Mayor next broached the subject of the reclamation. Ho reminded thePremicrof his promise to the Chamber of Commerce deputation, to pay for earth deposited in the harbour, for the purpose of reclamation, and in tbis connection, 4_e said that tbe Conncil bad a number of streets to cut down to their proper levels, which could be attended to at once if a satisfactory price could bo obtained for the earth, but which, under other circumstances, -would not bo touched for years. Then thoy wanted further to know for what period the arrangement could be made, Mr Whitaker replied tbat ho was pre pared to pay same price for it as would be given other contractors. Every facility would be afforded tbe Council in the mat ter.

The Mayor considered that 50,000 or 60,000 yards of earth could he supplied. On the question of Stanley-street which was introduced, Mr Whitaker said that both in law and reason the Government waa entitled to contribute to the work and the only difficulty should be in determining what that contribution should be.

The Mayor then suggested an amendment iv tho Health Act by which the Councils of Boroughs should be allowed to inspect drains, not only within their own limits, hut also the dairies whence the milk supplies ot their constitu ents were derived

Mr Whitaker promised the matter should receive attention.

The deputation then withdrew,

The Wellington-ManawatuKailway Com pany have concluded arrangements with the Government, and will commence tho line at once.

Tho telopbone has been successfully worked over a distance of 360 miles between Buffalo and Patterson in Now York and New Jersey States.

The Christchurch Tramway Company are not in a position to declare a divi dend this year. The receipts were £6,647, while the expenses amounted to £5,855, leaving a balance of £888. It is hoped that recent extensions will swell the revenue.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Bo brief, for it is with words as wi* sunbeams; tho more thoy are oondonsed the deeper they barn."—Southbv. _y .

Capital lottors—L, S. D. Free of charge—An empty gun. • Waist of time—Middle of an hour-glass. Tho centre of gravity—A presiding judge. Bad for autbora—Only men who can't write mako their mark,

Cockney maxim—The proof of the pud ding is in tho heating of it. Why is a .good sportsman like a bad shot 7 —Because he is the boy to keep the game alive. The Premier returned from his northern trip by the To Anau to-day. Mossrs Hunt and White commence tho construction of the St Helier's Bay wharf at once, The contract price is £2,596, The thermometer in Melbourne in open air registered 162 degrees recently at 2 p,m, and on the following day at the same hour 83 dogrees less, that is 79. An hour later it went town to 57. A specimen of the Prussian carp has been speared by a Maori at Lake Koutu, Cam bridge. The iish was a small one, about half a pound in weight, but numbers havft been scon in the lake. The licensing magistrates at Sydney have expressed tkeir determination to wipe out of existence the miserable class of public houses which do not possess the accommo dation required by tho Act. A poßtman was fined £3 for kissing a girl at Sandhurst. Mr Robert Graham has been ill with erysipelas, but is recovering. Professor Kobertaon Smith's lectures ou Biblical criticism are being delivered a second time in Edinburgh. An Institution for the training of mission aries, called Selwyn College, has been estab lished in Cambridge, England,

Archdeacon Dunbar, wbose name was so prominently beforo the public a few months ago in connection with Tavistock Chapel, purposes opening another chapel,at Brixton, in the early part of next month, for which he has eugaged a professional orchestra and choir, oratorios being performed at both morning and evening services. There is a rumour current that at no distant dato tho Marquis of Lome may be induced to accept tho oilice of Viceroy of Ireland, and thus a really Royal Court may be established there, as the Princess Louise would make a charming hostess at the Viceregal Houso. Tho growth of Ponsonby is shewn by tho new assessment. The total ratable value of property for 1881-2, was £23,479 10a, and the rates were £1,173 19s Cd. For 1882-3 the total ratable value has increased to £26,500, and tho rates to £1,325. Tho compulsory clauses of tho Education Act arc boiug rigorously enforced nt Hnwke's Bay,

Mr Fairfax (of the "Sydnoy Morning Herald ") nnd family havo passed through Tauranga on their Way to the Lakes. The contractors for making tho road through the Kopuaroa Swamp between Tau ranga and To Puke are making very satis factory progreßß. The work, so for as done, has thoroughly drained tbe swamp in the vicinity of the road. A writer, after summsrising the members of the New Zealand Legislative Council, makes tho following analysis: Useless members, 21; fairly good members, 13; able men, 9 ; total 43,

Somebody observes that when six young ladies sit down to talk about a new dress pattern a small boy with a tin horn is a refuge for the weary. Not too fanny : '' Dwo vss schoost onuf, budt drco vas too blcHdty," remarked Huns when his best girl asked him to take licr mother along with them to a dance.

Tho Philadelphia "News" says that silkworms require almost as much attention as a woman's back hair. They require fewer hairpins, however, and wc don't sup pose they are hang over a chair at night. In tho street car—Blonde : " They say Carrie is engaged." Brunette : " Engaged I why she won married a month ago and has just suod for a divorce." Blonde : " How romantic I Isn't it splendid,"

SPORTING NEWS.

DARGAVILLE RACES.

Mn PiBCIVAL received tho following ac ceptances last night :—

Dargavilli Cur.—Maid of Honour, Oat; Randwick, Bst Blb ; Maori, Bst 41b , Tim Whillier, 7st 12lba ; Lara, 7st 61bs ; Yatapa. 7st 41bs ; Kcnilwortb, 7st 4lbs ; Nor M, 6st 12lbs; Dowdrop, Gst lOlbs ; Moonstone, Gst.

Hurdll-S.—Harry Mount, list 121bs ; Matau, list Blbs , N or M, lOst 121bs ; Jlurkaway (eh) lOst Gibs ; Brigham Young, lOst.

There will probably be further ac coptauces taken at Dargaville,

MARLBOROUGH RACES.-First Day.

[BYTELEGRAPII.-rRESS ASSOCIATION.]

BLKNHEIM, Wednesday. HUBDLES.—Grey Momus, 1;" Orient, 2 ; Joe, 3.

Maiden Plate.-Painter, 1; Friter, 2, Heather Bell, 3.

Mabdbobouoh Cup.—Mr W. Walters's Slauder filly, 1; Magnolia, 2; Bore, 3.

Flying Stakes.—Rore, 1; Dan. O'Con noil, 2; Friter, 3.

Mhc weather was rather dull, but there was capital sport and a good attendance of the public.

ACCEPTANCES FOR THE POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB RACES.

GISBORNE, this day. TauiUNOA Stakes.—Badsworth, Lone Hand, Prim, Romeo, Flirt, Tho Cat. Handicap Hukdi.es,—Koobuck, Rua. bine, Lizard, Morning Star, Wild Dayrell, Lono Hand, Naughty Boy, Luck's All, Age, Tradesman's Handicap. — Romeo, Morning Star, Badsworth, Tim Whifllor, Lone Hand, Horo, The Squire, Prim, Director.

County Stakes.—Flatcatchcr, Luck's All, Penguin, The Cat, Director. Maiden Plate.—Mabel, The Squire, Tim Whiiller, Naughty Boy, Pioneer, Lacteal, Age, Penguin.

Ski. unci RACfi.-Laheen, £10; Hero, £30; Flatcatchcr, £40; Penguin, £20; Roebnst, £40.

Ladies' Pubse.—Lono Hand, Romeo, Kuahiuc, Wild Dayrell.

DUNEDIN RACES.

DUNEDIN, Wednesday,

Gorton, Amulet, Fleur do Lya, and Volun teer were this evoning scratched for all en gagements at the Autumn Meeting.

PIGEON MATCHES.

HAMLEY aUN CLUB.

The second competition of tha above club for Mr Isaacs's Cup took place at Ellerslie Gardens yesterday. The following is the result, seven birds being allowed to each competitor: — Hornsby, 24yds ..11 Wynyard. 21yds .. 7 RubboH, 25yds ..11 NewoH, 24yda .. 7 Mtddleton. 26ydB ..10 Rioh, 24yds .. ..6 Willis, 27yds.. -. 8 Lanigan, 2iyds .. 5 R.E. Isaacs, 23yds.. 7 The final competition takes place on the 2nd of March, A four-bird sweepstakes match took placo after the cup match, with tho following rermlt :— Wall is, 26yds .. .. 8 Hioh,'24yds _ i btophens, 2-lydß .. 7 Lanigan, 21yds _ i No woll, 24yds .. .. 7 Bucks worth,2syds 4 RafisoU. 25yds .. .. 6 R. B. Isaacs. 23yds 2 Mlddloton, 26yds ...6 Hornsby, 24yds .. 0 MATCH AT HAMILTON. A handicap Pigeon Match took place at Hamilton yesterday. Seven birds were allowed to each competitor. The following are the scores: - Frederlok. 23yds ..14 Leonard, 24yds .. 7 8. Davie, 21yds.. .. 10 Roes, 26yds.. , 7 Douglas.26yd... ..10 Cussen, 2lyda .. S Grimes, 25yds .. ..10 Shakespere,24yds i Henderson, 27yds ..8 . In shooting off the ties for the second and third prizes, Davis beat Douglas and Grimes, and on the two latter again com peting Douglas waa successful. The result is—Frederick, Ist prize; Davis, 2nd prize; Douglas, 3d prize.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

February 16, BankofN.Z.-£2317561 Colonial Bank—lßs Bouth British Insurance-Sellers, 60s National Insurance-Sellers, 31s . Union Insurance—Buyors, 235; sellers* 249 Auckland (Jas—Buyers, £10 2b 6d Thamoa Gas—3lb 6d to 32s Union Kanti and Door—£B; buyers, £8; sellers £8 2a Auckland Tlmbor-Boilers, £7 Bay of Mauds Coal Co.—Sellers, £9 Tauplri Ooal-12a Northern S.S. Co.-Sellerß, 12a 6d Coromandel steam Company—tellers, 14s Accident Insurance—Sellers, 3s 9d Kempthorne, Pressor, and Co.--25.9d Caledonian—l7s to 17a 3d Golden Crown—Sellers, 13s Gd Homo Rule—Buyers, 8a 3d; sellers. 7s J. NKWMAN, Chairman.

CABLEGRAMS.

[RKUTKE'S TELKGBAMS,]

THE INSURRECTION IN AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, February 14,

Telegrams .from the seat of operations m the disturbed provinces are to hand, in which]the Austrian Commander claims that the rising in Bosnia, Dalmatia, and the noithern part of Herzegovina has virtually collapaed. The southern portion of the last named province is now stated to alone be tho scene of dissatisfaction.

ATTACK ON AN ENGLISH OFFICER.

CONSTANTINOPLE, February 1,

Intelligence has been received that Com monder Selby, of H. M. S. Falcon, while shooting near Artaki.a town on the Southern shore of the Sen of Marmora, was attacked by several armed men and scvorely wounded. The Porte has, in compliance with the demand of Earl Dufferin, British Ambassa dor, ordered that steps should bo taken to arrest the authors of the outrage, and with this object a Turkish ironclad will be dcs. patched without delay at Artaki.

REVOLT AT AFGHANISTAN.

LONDON, February 15,

In the Hodsc of Commons to-day, Sir Chas. Oilke, Under Secretary of Foreign affairs, in reply to a question stated that there was no foundation for the intelligence rccehtly published of a revolt at Herat |in Afghanistan. THE IRISH POLICY APPROVED.

LONDON, February 14,

In the House! of Commons to-day a motion, introduced by Mr Justin McCarthy, member for Longford, censuring the Go. vernment for its administration of the affairs in Ireland, was finally "considered and rejected,

AUSTRALIAN.

Wreck of a Barque.

SYDNEY, this day,

Telegrams are to hand from Gabo Island, off the Southern coast of this colony, re. porting that the barquo Komeo, G4O tons, which left Hamburg on October 26th for Sydney, has been driven ashore there. The vessel has been abandoned, aud is expected to become a total wreck. The crew aud pasaengera have landed aafely.

INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH,

SYDNEY, February 15,

The intercolonial cricket match was continued to-day. In their second innings the Victorians were all out tor 322. Horan scored 102, Blackham 96, and Turner 41. Tho match was therefore won by New South Wales, with one innings and 135 runs to spare.

CHARITABLE INSTI TUTIONS EXCURSION TO MOTUTAPU.

In accordance with the custom established by Captain Logan (lato master of the Hero) many years ago, and adopted by the Union Steamship Company, tho Te Anau went on the usual excursion to Motutapu this morn ing. Up to 10 o'clock passengers came on board in large numbers, and before the steamer left the wharf fully 450.persons had cmbarkod. The various charitable institu tions woro represented as follows:—St, Stephen's Nativo School, Parnell, 30 boys, in charge of Mr and Mrs Smith, master and matron; St. Stephen's Orphan Home, Parnell, 22 girls, 27 boys, in charge of the matron, Mrs Cameron, Mr R. Walker, and Rev. Mr and Mrs Nelson, members of committee also being present; St. Mary's Orphanage, Ponsonby, about 100 girls, in charge of Mr Sweet aud Mrs Gregory, Father Walter Macdonald and Mr P. Darby also' being prosent. Industrial School, Howe-street, 43 boys and 32 girls, in charge of Mr and Mrs liocan, master and matron. Mcsdames Neil and Heath and Mr Herapath ropre; Bentcd the committee. The public were re presented by about ZOO ladies and gentle men. As the steamer left the wharf she presented quite a gala appearance, pleasant music being discoursed by the Engineer Band, under Bandmaster Impey. On the passage down, the children were re galed with ginger-beer, cakes and fruit, provided by the Union Company, Captain Carey taking special interest in their wel fare. Indeed, the worthy skipper seemed quite in his element, and aided con siderably in catering to tho amuse ment of the children. Until arrival at tho island ■ tbe time was passed Very pleasantly in different ways, the sing ing of appropriate hymns proving a special feature. Captain Carey proposed to land the passengers by means ot suiull boats, kindly lent for the occasion by the masters of tne ship Wellington, and barques Dun craig, A mates, and Ant.-*. Several amuse ments such as foot-racing, swimming, bathing, etc., bad been arranged to take place in the afternoon, an 4 altogether, no doubt, a very enjoyable day has been passed. The Te Anau may be expected to return about 7 or 8 p.m. tbis evening.

MR DALLEN'S RESTAURANT.

Opening Dinner,

Ml. W. D. Dallen, having completed his additions to his Queen-street restaurant, gave a dincor last evening to fiiends, customers, and the press, and received a gratifying response. The additions com prise a splendid dining-room, 37 by 20,' a convenient smoking and nowspapcr room, a lavatory, kitchens, and cellars. The gathering was in celebration of these im provements, and tbe completion of two years of proprietorship. The spread gave ample satisfaction to every guest, and the tables were laden with good things and seasonable luxuries, in fact, Mr Dallen proved his taste nnd capabilities as a pub lic caterer last night. Mr Edward Lewis occupied tho chair, and Dr. Tennent the vice-chair. Tho usual loyal toasts, "The Queen and Royal Family," " The Governor and Members''of the Legisl.iv ture," "The Mayor and Councillors, were given, The Chairman then gave the health of Mr Dallen, and gave a brief sketch of the difficulties he had undergone in establishing and completing his unique dining rooms, Mr Dallen, in reply, said he had sen t out nearly 60 invita tions and only some 30 had personally responded. Several, however, wero un avoidably kept away by distanco, and othor circumstances. He had determined, howeverj that everyone should be happy who had favoured him with their presence, and that nothing on bis part should ho wanting. Mr Dallen then gave an account of his struggles to realise a creditable restaurant, and how, by giving his undivided attention to his business, ho had gradually surmounted every obstacle. His wish was not confined simply to giving a good dinner for a certain coin, hut he desired to make his rooms attractive, by furnishing every possible comfort and convenience, Mr McLaughlin, and others of the guests, spoke of tho courtesy and attontion evinced by Mr Dallen to his customers, and the good feeling which existed between them, "The Eosino.s Men of Auckland" was proposed by Mr Pardy, aud responded to by Mr Hermann Brown. The toast of "The Architect,, the Builder, and and the Decorator," was proposed by Mr Dallca, and responded to by Messrs J, Wrigley, R. Kay, and F, Shepherd. Mr Gardiner proposed "The Press ot Auck land," coupled with the names of the representatives present (Messrs Blackman and Robinson), " The Ladies and Mrs Dallen," and "Tho Police," coupled with the names of Superintendent Thomson and Mr Pardy, were proposed. The latter drew an excellent response from Mr Pardy, who said that it was the desire of his worthy chief and himself to raise the standard of the force, and so teach the men under them to do what was just and right—to protect the weak against the strong—tho honest against the dishonest—without overstepp ing the strict line of justice His " great desire was to do his duty, as it was the desire of Mr Thomson, who had suffered very considerably from a severe accident, and by so doing to win at least the con fidence and respect of thoir fellow citizens. - The remainder of the evening was devoted to music and singing, Mr Dallen leading off j with a naval song, "Before the Mast." The vice-chairman, Dr, Tennent, gave one I of Finder's humourous sketches of Dr. j Bushy, of Westminster School; also, a Jacobite song of 1745, and the " Merry Little Fat .Grey Man," Songs were alao ! contributed by Messrs Sceats, Talbot, Mc- Dermott, Shoppeid, and othors ; and tho ' whole closed with " Auld Lang Syne," aud 'a stave of tho National Anthem,

Captain and Mrs Aahby havo made tho journey to Lake Rotorua via Cambridge. He telegraphs that they found the track through the bush in fair condition. They intend to remain at Lake House until Tuesday next.

DEVONPORT DISTRICT SCHOOL.

THERE was a good gathering at the above school yesterday to witness the distributioh of prizes to those children who had passed the Standard Examination in December last. About 160 children were in atten dance, and a number of tho parents and friends of the pupils.—Mr Mays, Chairman of tho School Committee, presided, and read a list of the children to whom certifi cates has been awarded, viz , in Standard V., two ; Standard, IV., eight; Standard 111., seventeen; Standard 11., twenty ; Standard 1,, twenty • ono scholars. He believed thero were many others oh the list who would have passed creditably bad they been present on the days of examination. He regretted their absence, as it deprived their teachers and parents of the best opportunity of juding of the school work of the year. He was glad to state that the girls' bad-done exceedingly well this year. Nearly every girl in the senior classes who had been presented, bad passed, many of their papers being marked as particularly neat and accurate. He was glad to announce that, owing to the liberality of Mr J, B. Russell, prizes would then be awarded to all who had passed at the recent examination. This was tho second year in which that I gentleman had made the same liberal gifts to the school Mr Russell then, at tho chairman's request, distributed the prizes —69 books in all—many ■of these handed to the elder children being bcauti" fully illustrated and handsome volumes. Mr Russell accompanied the gifts with a few felicitous words to each scholar. He said they had recently a regatta at Devon port, and also a race meeting, and great efforts had been made to win prizes in both these contests. Those before him had been engaged in a race of another kind, one which would in some sort prepare-them to run in tbe race of life. He did not give any money to the recent horse-races in Devon port, because he had no sympathy with that "kind of sport. Instead of contributing to the Jockey Club he had bought the prizes which he had frith so much pleasure that afternoon given away. The Rev.J. Bates addressed the children, and alluded to the fact that last year bad been marked for the success the girls had met with in prize winning, not only here, but in town. Tbe open scholarship had been won by a girl from the High School, and the scholarship for the best pupil from the State School cad also been won by a girl. He believed girls, as a rule, were more studious than boys,and spent more of their leisure in intellectual work. He was quito convinced that in mental capacity and in, the power of acquiring knowledge, giils were quite equal to boys. Bcwouldlikctosee more real earnest effort on the part of the boys to educate tbemsclve. He regretted that so little of theirjleissure time in the evening or on Saturday was spent in intell ectual work; without any detriment to their health they could give many more hours to reading and study. Mr Hardwick fmith, the bead teacher, thanked all those present for their attendance that day, and especially Mr Russell for his liberality and kindness. Nothing waß moro encouraging than the visits of parents and members of the committee. They showed to_ the teachers and children also tbat an inter est was felt in the school, outside the school. The chairman announced that tip had received fiom Mr and Mrs W. J. Hurst a very valuable and exceedingly useful donation' to the school, viz,, three large boxes of Oliver and Boyd's object lesson cards, with afac simile of the object described attached to each card. Mrs Burst saw them in a bookseller's shop, in Wellington, last year, just after they bad arrived from England, and at once pur chased them, and brought them np, and presented them to the school. (Cheers,) The children, as well as the committee, wonld appreciate tho gift. The children then, under the direction of the assistant teachers, Misses Smith, Fergusson, and Binncy, sang " Dearest Home," and then marched to the playground and scrambled for lollies. The meeting was a very pleasant one for all concerned in the suc cess of the school.

AUXILIARY MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

A will-attended meeting of persons in terested iv the formation of a local auxiliary to the London Missionary Society was held lost night in the I_ieresford-street Congrega tional Church.

The Rev. J. Robertson presided. In ex plaining the objects in view he said that tho London Missionary Society had been in existence some eighty years. When it was formed it was undenominational—re presentatives of nearly all^denrminations assisting in the work. Many of the deno minations had, however, formed new socie ties, and the London Missionary Society had been left ia the hands of the Congre gationalist Church, The society spent, about £120,000 a year, and besides the work it was doing in tho South Sea Islands, it had stations in India, China, Africa, Mada. gas-car, and other places. It had with drawn from the West India Islands, the work being left In the hands of the churches they had established there. The Rev, Mr MacFarlane had come to the churches in New Zealand as a deputation from the society in London to enlist their sympathy and obtain their assistance.

Mr J. C. Firth moved the first resolu tion, viz. ;—"That this meeting considers it very desirable that au auxiliary to the London Missionary should be formed in Auckland; and, further, that the present is a favourable time for taking such a step." Referring to the missionaries and their efforts in New Zealand, the speaker said tbat some of them had gone to their rest, but others, he was' glad and thankful to .say, still remained, aud though, like old pilgrims, they were weary and footsore, still he believed there was work in them, and when opportunity offered, which he thought would be shortly, these men would again renew their efforts. The meeting was desirous that night of expressing its opinion tbat the time had como for taking part in the work amongst tho natives of the islanda to the north of New Zealand. Hitherto they had done practically nothing to help the-London Missionary Society in its work of Christianising the inhabitants of the islands lying to the north of this colony. The timo had now fully come for thorn to do something to holponthe good work, ond they ought to be vory thankful that Mr MacFarlane bad come at this time. Ho had been sent as a deputation from the London Missionary Society, and Would visit the cities in Nov Zealand. - He (Mr Firtb) was particularly pleased that Mr MacFarlane had come amongst them, and be hoped the society would sec tbat an opening had been made heio for tho extension of their work, which ought not to be neglected. Many of the merchants in 'Auckland were sensible of the value of these islanda for the extension of trade, and efforts had been made to do so, but he was sorry they had not been more successful. The means of communication was very unfrequent. Look ing at all the surroundings, there was very little doubt indeed that before many years there would be a perfect network between Australia and New Zealand and the various islands to the north. The local steam com pany would probably find it advantageous to extend its opciations further afield to the islands to the north of this colony. With frequent communication with these islands missionary enterprise would go on at a greater pace. Tho Roy. J. Roberston seconded the resolution.

The Rev. S. MacFarlano expressed the pleasure he felt at being present at the formation of an auxiliary to the London Missionary Society. He had already delivered addresses in Auckland on tho work the society bad done in New Guinea, Now Guinea was the largest island in the the world, and it was the most neglected. There was plenty of gold in it, and it was rich in minerals. When goldfields were opened tip, and an extensive trade was carried on, then there.would be brought , about a state of thing 3 which would neces sitate the interference ot the British Go vernment. _ It was interesting as a field for scientific research, and from a commercial point of view it was more interesting still. It possessed also great natural advantages, It had not only great mountain ranges, but fertile valleys and flowing rivers. They had, however, to look at it from a religious point of view. The population of New Guinea had been estimated at four, threo, and two millions, hut he thought this was an over-estimate. The New Guinea mission was startod in 1871, but the work was really begun in 1874, and since then tbey had surveyed the coast as stated before, had reduced four lauguages to writing, besides establishing thirty stations. Ho hoped the auxiliary rho Church was forming in Auckland would lead the people here to take a greater and deeper interest in this great movement.

The resolution was put.to the meeting and carried unanimously.

.)... . , .. _^u__wa m Mr.John Ellyett proposed—"That the following gentlemen be a committee to |1 organiso and carry on an Auckland Auxil. ',f| iary to tho London Missionary Society;--. <■ -li Mr J. C. Firtb, 'Captain Daldy, Messrs J ' ™ Milne, E. Wood, T. Ball, W. C. Daldy J jun, (secretary, treasurer, and convener)' and Rev. J, Robertson (president). ' The Rev. Shirley Baker, iv seconding tbe resolution, hoped that this would be the beginning of a now era in mission work in New Zealand. He would like to sco ' i future deputations from the London Mis. sionary Society and other societies. Captain Daldy followed in a similar strain.

The resolution was then put and carried. The meeting terminated, as it had com. menced, with devotional exercises.

TELEGRAMS.

(FBOM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

• COROMANDEL, this day. The Colonial got a nice patch of rich specimens last ni_;ht. . , , ADA.—The manager had the satisfaction of seeing gold in the stone taken out of the low level yesterday morning. Tokatba.—A fine solid reef is making in the face of tho lower level.

Tho Gem have struck a splendid looking reef a foot wide in the virgin ground lately secured and on the approximate course of Tokatea lode. A trench dug tome time ago to cut the Tokatea leader missed this reef by four feet only. Stanley.—Good picked stone was got in the winze on Tuesday, The surrounding ground is being pegged. • Home Rule.—Quite a sensation was caused hy the arrival of a special nies.en. . .if ger from the claim, who reports a hanl of. ■ half-a-hundred weight of specimens trom if the low level stopes, with a good show left in the face. He states that the show was so rich the manager would not leave the mine. f§§ (PEE PBESS ASSOCIATION,) OPUNAKE, Wednesday. MR BRYCE'S VISIT. Last night a very large and influential deputation waited on Mr Bryce, urging the great necessity of opsning tbe land sur< roundimi Opunake for settlement. Mr Bryce, replying, said that the Surveyor- General, the Public Trustee, and Commis sioner Mackay, were here for the purpose, and in two months the large block of. Taungatara would be in the market. . ' NAPJER, this day. A store and dwelling-house at Wall ingford was burned on Tuesday night. y& Nothing was savod. Insurances: Stock, 1 £300; premises, £100—both in the Union. . An illuminated address and purse of . sovereigns was presented by his admirers here to-day to Mr John Sheehan. I An inquest on a lunatic named Francis Lowe was held to-day, and a verdict of ... "Died from Natural Causes" returned. . ,'J WELLINGTON, this day. .. The Loch Ryan, from Sydney, has been in quarantine since Sunday, and will not he re. leased till Monday, although all hands are perfectly well. This is a marked contrast with the action of the authorities,' who permitted the Wakatipn to come alongside the wharf within a few hours after her arrival. DEATH OF A BANK MANAGER, A private cablegram received here states that Mr Michael Elliot, for many years manager of the Bank of Australasia, in Melbourne, a former manager of the Natio- - nal Bank here, died last night of apo plexy. , §1 Mr Rollcston goes North to-morrow by tbe Arawata. He will attend the sitting of the University Senate in Auckland, and will be absent about three weeks,

CHRISTCHURCH, this day; FIRE BRIGADE DISPLAY.

The Fire Brigade have resolved to hold a torch-light exhibition and pyrotechnic dis play during the Exhibition.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.—This day.

(Before J. E. Macdbnald, Esq , R.M.) JtJDOMEtfTS FOR PLAII.TIFFB.

Charles Teith v. Thomas Smith, claim .32710J Od, costs £1 19b. Mr Sonierfleld represented plaintiff, and Mr J. B. Ruasell the defendant— M. Murohle v. Fred Henderson, olalm £810s 6d, coeta £1 lSa. Mr George for plaintiff.-8. P. Harjea v. M. DoJough, claim £1 Bs, costs £1 2s Gi). Mr George tor plaintiff.—John 8. Donnison v. William Keane, claim £3 18b (use and ocoupa tioa). Uefendantfeaidhe was indebted to Some body, but did uot know who waa hia landlord— thero had boon a change of owners. Mr Thorno, for plaintiff, said he would take an order ot possession, whloh was given. Defendant agreed to pay, bnt was not disposed to pay twice. Costs 7s. — F. J. Saunders v. Edward Corlos., claim £6 10s (suit otothrs), ooets £1 17s. Mr J. B. Ru.sell for plaintiff — Lewis Mobos v. MaoKay, claim £6. oostfl £117s. Mr George for plaintiff.—James Pennaiilgen v. Kdward Bturob, olalm 13s (grooeriet). costs 10?. —Thomas Irwin v. Mary Igoe, olaim £110a (cab hire), costs £1 2a 6d.—Wm. O'Brien v. Mary Igoe, claim £110s, coats £12s 6d. Mr IT. Cooper for plalntiffs.-John Millis v. Frank Hedyes, claim £1 lis, coßts £12s Bd.

JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASES. Oruiokshank and Co, v. Jas. Dempsey; claim £15 ss—Mr W. Coleman, for plaintiff, Bttted particulars.—Hiß Worship Bold defendant should have pnt in an appearance.—Ordered to pay within 15 days, or 14 days in Mount Eden. John Dinnison v. Alfred Carter; claim £2 10a ad, groceries.—Plaintiff stated particulars, and an order for payment within 14 days was made, or, In default, 7 days.

DEFENDED CASES. Hades v. Richardson; olalm, £5 3s Gd,—Mr George tor plaintiff; Mr Tyler for defendant.— Thia claim was heard on a previous court day, but was adjourned for the production of an original deed by plaintiff's counsel, touching the book debts in a bankrupt estate purchased by plaintiff. Mr Tyler said he should like to sea tho deed, but what the pile of papers before Mr George had to with the case, he oould not tell; he wonld accept the deed of assingment aa properly executed.—Simon Peter Harjes de posed that he sued by virtue of the assignment. Did not know defendant,only through the books. —Mr Tyler said this was no evidence, Plaintiff was misled.—Plaintiff said he applied to de fendant at Chriatchurch, and received an an swer, but not an acknowledgment ot the debt. —To Mr Tyler: He knew nothing beyond hia book.—Joachim Eigler had been in the employ of Mr Rummer. Knew Mr Richardson, The claim waa due to the estate.—Charles Wadding ham had boen in Kummer and Uo.'a employ. Dofendant was also there. Knew defendant got married and went on a wedding tour.— NonßUited; costs. ,-CiJ 2d. James Cook v. Thomas Yates; claim £8 Ss Gel. —Mr Thorno for plaintiff, Mr Tyler for de fondant.—Judgment for,'platntiff,&_ 10s, without costs.

C. A. Martin v. Robert Wilson; claim£3 7« 1 ad.—Mr Tole for plaintiff.—Defendant appeared in person, and denied the whole of the debt,— His Worship said plaintiff was a bankrupt.—Mr 1 Tolo aald, otilclallv, he knew nothing of the i bankruptcy ; and if plaintiff recovered tbe amount would go to the asset _ for the benefit of plaintiff's creditors.—Plaintiff said be lent de fendant _i to go to the Bay of Islands for work. £1 7b Sd was tor drinks. Sec— His Worship said 'ho oonld not recover for drinks nnder the Aot, —Judgment for £2, coats £1 2b 6d. John Billlngton v. W. SS. Hales; olalm.£l6.- Mr Thorne for plaintiff; Mr Tyler for defend an t. Mr E. Hesketh, for Mr Thorne, explained the oiroumstances, and Mr Tyler submitted his ob jection.-John Billlngton, grooer, deposed that no. owned property at Richmond, He let tho property, viz., a house, and abont two acres, more or less, to Mr Hales, includ ing stable, outhouses, eto. He teok Mr Hales over the place, air Hales expressed himself perfectly satisfied, and next day he wrote agreeing to tako the premises at terms for one year.—Mr Hales said there was no occa sion to employ a lawyer; men of honour could manage small matters among themselves. Lotters were put in and read, in which plaintiff offered to let. and defendant agreed to accept at £60 yearly rental; to be paid quarterly. The present olaim was for a quartor's rent in lieu of notloe,—His worship sild, according to New Zealand Law. ooald rent accrue except by deed J— Mr Tylor offered ono or two teohnioal objections.— Mr Blidngton, in answer to the Court, said dofendant went into pot session. He removed paper from the walls, and made a doorway.— Mr Tyler read a letter from Mr - Hayles, oomplalninK that he bad not got all in respect of tho paddook that he anticipated under the agreement. — A long argument followed, and His Worship was of opinion that plaintiff oould only sue for nse and occupation for the tkne the property had b .on oconplod.—Mr Heakoth Bald, acoording to New Zealand law. Mr Billing, on oould not olaim only for the fow days defendant had occupied tho premises.—Bis Worship Bald rent could only be olaimod undor a deed, otherwise as nse and ooouoation. The question was—Can you olaim tinder this contract ? He would look into the niat'er, and give judgment at an early date. McArthur So Do, v. J. W, Havener; claim £313s damage.—Mr J. B. Russell for plaintiff; Mr Heakoth for defendant.—Thia was a olaim for damage to goods by defendant's vessel, and as the evidence was.exactly the same as tbat given in a previous oaae, Oppenheimer v. Hat oner, counsel agreed to accept tbat, without troubling the witnesses to repeat it. Captain M, T. Clayton, marine surveyor, gave evidence as to the nature of the damage, whloh was caused by salt water, and was of opinion that the ship should be exonerated, and the Insur ance Companies held responsible. A non-suit Was entered without oOßts. Posßenskie v. Wilson; olaim £10.-Mrß. Rsssell for plaintiff,—Defendant deposed that his name waa " Billy Wilson," he was a member of the minstrels; he wore olothlng, but was not in debted to any of the world's tailors. After a pause however, Mr "Billy Wilson" reooheoted that gho did owe £10, or thereabouts to Mr Poaenes-iie, and would confess judgement,! Rold v. Sandail. claim for groorles. —Mr George, for plaintiff; Mr J. B. Rnasolin defence. James Rold deposed that the claim was oorreot. according to the regular entries In his day Hook. Mr Sandail doniod his indebtedness. —Adjourned for a week In order for the pro duction of a proper account • Wm, Blandoru v. Frank Shatter, claim £18.— Mr J. B. Russell for plaintiff stated the nature of the olaim, rent for a cottago at 7s per week, 3a having boon paid. Defendant had never oc onpled the cottage bnt kept possession of the key, Judgment for plaintiff, ooflts 78. This was all the _ nalness.

fHfc AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16.



FREDK. WHITEHEAD'S RETAIL TEA ADVERTIBKMENT. BINEST CHINA TEA SIFTINGS, 1/1 per lb. Xi Seleoted from the London market, and re ps markably oheap. Gives a strong, thick, J. > and pnngent liquor. OHOIOEBT PGRK FIRBT CROP BROKEN PANYONG CONGOU. This Tea for volue in the oup is worth pence per pound more money. Price, 1/6 per lb. Tho Ufeo rarely comes In to thia market. A SPLENDID DARJEELING FL4VOURKD MIXTURE; guaranteed a blend of Pure India and China Teas. Prloe. 1/8 per lb. "TEA XX T RA 0 R D I NAR V V The ready sale this Tea commands proves It \ worthy the name. Price, 2/per lb, "FAMILY MIXTURE." A blend of extra highly cured first orop India and China Teas; will carry well, and Im prove with lengthened brewing In the pot, and prove itself an economlo high-class Family Tea, Prioo, 2/6 per Ib. "VERY RIOH DKBP BROWN TEA." A combination of some of the purest, the strongest, and the richest flavoured Teas Imported, Give it a trial. Price, 3/ per lb. • 80 BOXES "FOOK OAN PEKOE TEA." Abont the FinOßt Importation of tho Season. Price, 28/ per bos. JFredk. Whitehead, wholesale and retail tea dealer, OS, ViOTOitiA-BTitKKT, Auckland. QHINGLESI QHINGLESI 200,000 Best Heart Shingles I LOCAL AND NEWCASTLE COALS, FIREWOOD, &0„ AT Lowest Rates, Delivered in Town or Country. W. & G. WINSTONE. ■I er\ boxes ~~r ~ CHOICE NEW SEASON'S TEA, ExiMaillSteamer, 225. Each, REW'S, Vlotoria-street. UHTRIAN BKNTWOUD Cano Chairs, Austrian i __On_Y_rt£__ Bentwood Cane Coaches and 123, Queen-street. LonuKeßt Austrian Bentwood J Cane Rooking Chairs. ALNUT DRAWING , » „ .■.„„.„ »OOM SUITES in __fßg__££gZ2_ Bak > Tapestry, Rep, and Ore u* vween-street. tonne> Walnnt Tableßi What . ■ noto and Can terburya. MAHOGANY, CEDAR .. », _.. »,.,„_»_». ■ Rimu, and Kauri Din 123, Queen-street S&SgK,Balteß.ta .LeaUier Haircloth, and American Cloth. "" TRON Half-Tester Bid- T. ftH.COOKE,i^aiS^BtaSS* bm 123, Queen-Btreet..gjg; g» *§»*» .&* - Iron Cots. PATENT Bpring Roller . Blinds and Venetian 129, Queen-street. Blinds, Gilt Cornices and French-polished Cornice Polca CAR PETS, Hearthmgs, _ - Linoleum, Floorcloth, 123, Qneen-street. Matting, Door Mats, Bath Mats. In great variety. LIBERAL DISCOUNT to ... . .. ~„,.-. Gaah Parohasers. All m'nS^!' B°Ddß delivered free In town, Ui, «aeon-street. t-ajaiognoß post free on appli cation. B" ~ BDP-OOM WUHNITURK ia 'Jholce Moffled (Canri, 123, Queen-street, Wardjmbea, Bedsteads, Wash-1 Btsnds and Toilet Tablos. I JUST RECEIVED —' \_7_SO _l__. I Bakino Powder, Cdbtabd Powder, I ; and Blano Mange Powdeb. Custard Powder, I for making Custards without eggs: choico and I delicious. Blano Mange Powder, for making the moot delloious Blano Mange with little . trouble and a trifling cost; to be obtained in the foUowing flavours .-Vanilla Almond,. Straw berry, Raspberry, Choooloto. Cofleo. and Almond., Baking Powder for Bread, Pastry, . Oattas. Plum Paddings, Sec Its effects are sur- J prising, as it Imparta a Ugbtnoss, wholo.omo aess, and.swootueßß that oannot bo otherwlao 'produced.—Testimonial.: From Captain Sir fr. L. Mepilntook, R.N., FranUjn E?pe&lW ■ lArotlo Yaoht Vox) Sept. 21, 1859; fiomtbe ; Emigration Commissioners, Westminster, i on don, S.W., Jnno 6; from the War Office i London; a Certificate from the Admiralty, London, Feb* 5. : Agent for Anokland: ROBERT REWj [~-.',,, «3H_Odl_B, &a, VICTOBIA-BTRJ.3T,



Special Advertisements^ _ Til R O M "D A R IS. Tns Most MAGNIFICENT QRETO N N E S Ever Shown in auckiand, Ex Orient Steamor' Garonne.' Just opened, And on Salo .7 GARLICK te CRANWELL. ■JWIOKEL pLATED FRENCH AND H ALF-TK BTKR "IRON T>ED3TEAD3, Very Handsome, and a Novelty, Jußt Landod ex Hormione. LARGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND AT THK r-ITY TMILL ARCADE, riARLICK &~QRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS. FANCY GARDEN TABLES. CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. Black and White Wool Hearthrugs. tapestry. brussel,&3rair carpet. CHURCH PEW SEATING, Very Nioe, and Preferable to Cushions, GaRLICK & CRANWELL. TUIN C TlO N DRAPER^ WAREHOUSE. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN. 150 Yardß bost quality 27 inch Coooa Matting, 2b 3d yard . 250 Yards best Quality 38 inch Coooa Matting, 2a 9d yard „ m , Large Lot ot Hearth Rttgß. 7s to 8s M . „__ 80 Largo-size Colourod Alhambra Quilts, ia Gd 2so Yards Marone and Soarlet Moreen, Is yard, formerly 2s 6d 200 Yards Ruaala Duck, all linen. Is yard 800 Yards Army Duok. lOd ._,___._ 1200 Yards 72 inch Hessian, 6d yard) s}d by the > ploce Largo Lot good Blaok Crapo (bought oheap), 2s fld to is 6d 10 Pieces Pink, Blue, Green and Yellow Book Muelln, 4s Gd piece Large Lot of Ladles' Flohna and Capes, from 2a6dto 25a SOIGood Blaok Silk Jaokets, from 2ss Great Variety of Ladies' Print and Satteen Summer Skirts, from 3s fld Good Stock of Ladies' Uumbrellas (all prioes), from Is Gd ... . .. Good Stook ol Gents' Umbrellas, from la 6d Good Stock of Men's White- Shirts (plain and plaited fronts), from la 6d Boys' Knloker and Norfolk Suits, from 6a Gd Largo Stook of Men's White and Coloured Stole Tronsors at a small advance on Cost Men's Merino Pants and Shirts trom Is lid t Carpet Bags, from 6a Cd Leather Portmanteau, 27s Gd



WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN, Upjer Qnoen-Btreet. MOLESKIN ' TROUSERS I MOLESKIN TROUSERS Blnoe the Abolition of Duty on Pieco Goods,* _ THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY ARK AGAIN TO THB FRONT, And can now supply their Customers with MOLESKIN TROtSERS At 85% less Than Usual whole bale Phicf, TRY THEMII! To be had at all the Retail Branches of the NEW ZKALAND CLOTHING FAOTORY. Auckland Branch : QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Theatre Royal). And at Albert-street, Thames. XUST RECEIVED, Per Steamer, BLACK BROCHE GRENADINE, for Dresses and Mantles ' BLAOK AND COLOURED MADRAS NETS BLACK AND COLOURED MADRAS MUSLINS BLACK SPANISH FIGURED NET BLACK SPANISH LACES WATERED SILKS AND RIBBONS A Vory Complete Stock of BABY LINEN and CHILDKENS' and LADIES' UN DERCLOTHING * TABLE LINENS. SHEETINGS CALICOS FLANNELS, See., &C. Milne and Ohoyce, Queen and Wkli-kslby-streets, auckland,



O PEC IA L J3ALE o* TpiRST-OLASS QUMMER. riOODB. * TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. 1 AT A GREAT SALE ia OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will be held on the premises ot ' J. COSGRAVE & CO., QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, It will be perhaps surprising to many that we adopt the present course at this season of the year, but we do on principle alone, First: To counteract the.lnfluence brought to bear on the pnbllo in these extraordinary tones. Second: To give the inhabitants the benefit of some very extensive Shipments, as well a*targe purchase made at oho tion. And third: Toter the people of Anokland see where they oan get the best value for their money. The Duty on-all Manchester Goods being re duced by 10 \ per cent, and being large purchasers lately, this reduction will be a great boon to ■ Housekeepers and the publio in general, No Goods will be Entered during the Bale, ■• OASH MUST BE PAID FOR ALL PUR CHASES. X pOSOKAVK & rio,, Queen-street, Auckland, DMIIU AND ARNOLD, ARCHITECTS, i OLD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. JJY ROYAL LETTERB PATENT. Gold Medal. Paris, 1878; Special Award, Philadelphia, 1876; Hold Modal, Sydney, 1880; Gold Medal, Brussels, 1880; Gold Medal, Melbourne, 1881. . Just Landed, OANTRELL Se COCHR ANK'S CELEBRATED ABATED WATERS. MONTBBKBAT LIMKJUIOE CHAMPAGNE; __ Health giving Non-aloohollo Beverage, at Hotels and Clubs; 9d per bottle. AROMATIC GINGER ALE; fte Origina Belfast Ginger Ale, so justly oelebratod at Hotels and Clubs; Sd per bottle. These Crated Waters are tho same quality as contracted for and now supplied to The Canard S.S. Co.; the Montreal S.S. Co.; \ the Inman S.S. Co.; Oeeanioß.S. Co.; , tho National RS. Co.; the Paoiflo u.s. Co.; Anchor, S.S. Co.; '■ ', Kingston and Holyhead, . I, J R.M., Co. , M WHOLESALE AGENT, j J Alf-KIN, 8 THB PH_a._t_M.ACY. j'C