SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER}™ o EJ o a w Xrnlng 6.38 BUNSKT.-Thla Evening, 7.10 BUNRIBB.-To-morrow Morr ng, 5.7 MOON'S AGB.-Now Moon, 20th, d.14 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Arawata, s.s,, Sinclair, from Russoll

DEPARTURES.

LAST IVKNINd. Argyle. 8.8., Johnßtor, for Whangarel Osromandel, barque, Hondry, for Napier Stracathro, barque, Petors, for London Minnie Hare, achoaner, Nicholas, tor Ruaaoll

TO-DAY,

Linda Weber, brlgantine, Bell, for Sydney

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Antaros, loading Melbourne and South—Arawata, Thursday Turanakl and South-Hawea. Tuesday ltussoll, Whangiroa and Mongonul- Wellington or Glenelg, Monday Tauranira—Glenelg or Wellington, Monday or

Whangarei and Whangarel Heads — Argyle Saturday, and Argyle. Tuesday Waiwera and RnsaeU-lona, Saturday Walwera and Whangarei—lno, Wedneßday Mangawal- Flngal, Thursday Aferoory Bay—Fingal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Roman Empire, shin (K.P.V.N.), from London,

Bailed October 22 , , Pareora, ship. (Q S.Q.W.), from London; sailed

December 23 , ~ Oxford, ship, (M.T.L.S.), from London; loading, Nor. 8 Dunoraig. barque, (J.L.B.V.K from London;

Bailed Oct. &S Crownthorpe. barquefM.K.B.D.t. irom London; Bailed Oct. 31 , • , , Alcostig, barque, <H.0.M.N.) from Liverpool, via Wellington; sailed. November 7 Adamant, barque (N, J.F.3.), from London; load- Arabella, barque, from London; loading Arnold Yon Blppen, barque, from New York; sailed Ootober 31 Cabirfoldh, barque (B.Q.M, J.), from New York; sailed November 1 Kndfleld, barque, from New York A. T. staiUmocnt, barque, from New York; leading' Gwendoline, barque (J.H.L.Q.), from New York, via Oamaru; Balled August 30 Kormalo, barqne, Irom Sydney, via Newcastle AniiabeU, brig, from Sydney Darcy Pratt, brigantine, from Dnnedin Myrtle, brlgantine, from Samoa KBtollo, sohooner, from Dnnedin Pirate, sohooner, from Hnahine

Atlantic, schooner, from Barotonga Belle Brandon, sohooner, from the Islands

Byno. aohopner, from the Islands

■Inwards Coastwise, — Janet, from Wan «arei. with 600 bushels lime; Kate, from Manais, with 28,000 teet timber.

Outwards CoASTWiSB.-feata, for Manala; Janet, lor Wangarel Heads; Mariner, for CtuseeU,

Tho brlgantine Ada O. Owen sailed from Port Chalmers, bound tor Auckland, yesterday.

The wreck of tbobarqua Welllnßton was sold ■by pnblio auction at Yokohama, the hull realis ing $355, and the oargo (coals), $630.

Tho biirquo Anazi has been berthed on the Inner aide of the outer T of the Queen-street wharf. Sho will commence discharging to morrow morning.

The barque May Queen oame out of dook yesterday, and is now lying alongside the Antares, from which vessel she takes c, quantity Of sement for Oamaru,

The sohooner Sybil has been docked. She will be stripped, canlkod, and newly coppered. The mission sohooner Southern Cross, also, was re-docked to-day (or another overhaul.

The new IS-ton yacht building by Mr C. Bailey Will be launohedcither on Saturday or Monday morning next. Bhe will be taken alongside of the Queen-street Wharf and there finished, the soils and other gear being sow nearly ready.

The s.s. Oroti left for Southern ports last even ing, with 1,750 feet timber, 500 fire-bricks, 300 draln-plpos, 53 bags sugar, and a quantity ot sundries, for Napier; 20 oases wine, 10 kegs white lead, 20 drums oil, IS oases spirits, and sundries, for Tauranga; 560 colls fencing Wire, 86 drums staples, 85 kegs nails, 18 cases spirits, 36 oases castor oil, 20 sacks oats, 10 cases kero sene, SO boxes oandles, 20 boxes soap, 7 race horses, and sundries, for Wellington. Passen goro:—fforTaorangasMrMaokie. PorQisborne: Messrs Proffltt. Carrlngton, and Malr. For Napier: Messrs Moyes and Merrlok. Kor Wellington i Mr James. ■

FULL-RIGGED SHIP ON THE COAST.

The following telegram was posted outside of the Harbour Board office this morning • "BnsseH, Tuesday. Large full-rigged ship passed South at 130 p.m. Wind. N.E. and light. —8. Bakbk." The veesel will probably prove to be the ship Bomon Empire, now 98 days out from London, and therefore fully due. She Is in charge of Captain Robertson Adamson, and consigned to the N.Z. Bhlpplng Company, baying a large general cargo, and about sixty passengers for Auckland. The vessel tany be expected In harbour during to-morrow.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DKPAKTUBK3,

Fleetwlug, schooner, Pullman, tor Greymouth Wanaka, u.s., Anderson, lot the Scmth liaUaltoc&h, c.».. Robertson, for Waitara Wnifeato, p. 8,, Marshall, for Port VVaikato

TheLailo, Rookhleft at 19 o'clock this morn- Ing for Waitara.

Tha schooner Fleetwing sailed In ballast lor Groymoush yoatorday afternoon.

Jl'ho Union Co.*n s,s. Wanaka left with the fol lowing pasaeKKera for the South at 5.30 p.m. jeateti&r. For New Plymouth-Misses Hos ikini?, Ufl Vld, Char wood, Schischka, Mrs Kemp, , Meoaw jr. Smith. Johnston, J. B. Richardson, 'Jfoley, Nelson, snd Qoodman. For Lyttelton— lleaaamesßullandPalmer,MrandMrsCarnow. Messrs J. 0. Bharland. W. H. WUUams, and J. Ju> Wllaon.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(BY TBLEQRAFH.-OWN COBBESrOHDBNT.)

Dahguvillb. this day. Arrived,yesterday: Tore*, from Wellington. Kaipaha Heads. Arrived: Anne Melhulab, barque. A brig is reported outside. Windbound: Annie Wilson, Byreo, Fanny, Telegraph.

Port AinrKr.

The. brlgantlne Oamaru arrived here last Saturday. Bhe will load junk timber at Nlohol son's mill for Melbourne.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wimjjoarbi, this day. Arrived: Argyle, from Auckland, 8 a.m. . ' New Plymouth, this day. Arrived: Wanaka, from Onehnnga, 8 a,n>.

COMMERCIAL.

Star Oillo j, Wednesday. Mr A. Buokland sold the farm of the late Mr Andrew Dilworth, at Waltakerei, for £1,200, to Mr 8. Vatlo; also four lots at Tauplkl, Waita korel, for 25s per acre, to Mr James Dilworth. Messrs B. Tonka and Co.'s sale of sugar, from Mauritius, ex KJorinda, was weU attended by tho trade, and ffio bidding was good. Yellow omtals realised frum £2810s to £30 lOs.and white £33 10s. The sugars, although excellent, are not buoli as this market has been accustomed to. The prices were fair, bnt perhaps were not bo high aa a palter, bnt possibly not so fine a sample would hare realised.

A great many neuraiglo aiseases. whon aggra vated, booomo spasmodic and It is In this part tloular Btago or type of the disease, that the great molliflor, known as Udolpo Wolfe's Schiodam Aromatio Sohnapps, assorts Its supremacy. It soothes the nerves by its gently diflusive proper ties, allays irritation by its quioting effects, and toning the system, strengthens the organs, so.aa to;porfeot functional

Mail Notice.

Mails will ulosk as.Undkb.—

Tflia Da*. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.80 p.m.

Thursday, 19th Instant For Walwera, Te Kapa, Craigioburn, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Per B.S. Arawafa. as follow:— For India, China, Japan.Meditoranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m, For Gisborne, Napier. Southern ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Snen and Brlndlsl, for letters, &c., apeolally so prepaid and addressod, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. for late letters till 11.20 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahano. at 11.30 a.m. For Woitara, per Hannah Mokau, at 1 p.m. For Mangawai, per Pingai, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinoinuto, and Opotlkl, per Wellington, at 1,30 p.m.

Friday, 20th Instant. ForWaihokeand Coromandol, porCoromandol, at 2.30 p.m. For Norfolk Island and New Caledonia, per Walwera, at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, 31st Instant.

Per s.s. City of Now York, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Colombia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent oi Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra foe Of slxponce, In addition to tho postage, will be reoelved by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing.

This mall will be due In London, on Mem. day, 13th March, 1892. S. B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster. Chief l'Offt-ofiloo. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

January 18,1883.

Theatre Royal — Montague-Turner English Opera Company: " Luorezla Borgia," 8 p.m.

St. Benedict's Choir, Newton: Speolal meeting In ohnroh of St. Francis de Sales. Bt, Paul's Churoh- Choir Praotioo, 8 p.m.

Notice to Correspondents.

A.B.—King Don first, Clarenos seoond. None ot the other horses—Sportsman amongst tho number—completed tho distance. Anatjbboh.—Auckland Kate won tho Auckland Steoploohaae in 1876, with Harry Mourant up. Her weight was list 91b. Constant Readier.—Mata was disqualified by the V.R.C., In conn«!tion With the way he was ridden in the Royal Park Stakes. Bob Kay was the jockey. W. Wright.—Yes, provldod drawers are used.

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1882.

For the causa that lacks auliUutco, For the wrong thai needs rostataoc For the future in tlie distancei And the goed that We can do.

Ino'ls AT'rrUDB is such an ignoble- thing that, in view of tho unanimous resolution come to by the Auckland Clmmbev of Commerce yesterday, pledging its support to a proposed P. and O, Steam Service tetween Sydney and Mow Zealand, it seems almost necessary to pause and ask whether the Union Steam ship Company have done anything to deserve this turning of tho cold shoulder to them, ThelatterCompauy,iti3WDllknown,provi(lcH a regular service of steamers for goods and passenger traffic between New Zea land and the Australian Colonies ; it does not appear that this service is altogether inadequate for tho traffic; and it may be urged on behalf of tho Union Company that this traffic boa been fostered and widely extended by their enter prise ; that, in short, Mew Zealand owes much of its prosperity to the Company, and that it would be the basest ingratitude on our part to desert it in favour of an opposition service such as is proposed to be instituted. But there are two sides to this, as to every other question, and a look at it from the standpoint of the public rather alters its aspect. It must bo borne in mind that as between the public and the Com pany toe obligation is mutual; for, if it is true that New Zealand has benefittcd by the enterprise of tbe Union Company, it is squally a&d more forcibly true that JNewZea land has made the Company, In point of fact, the relation is a purely commercial one, and must be judged by the commercial standard. The Union Steamship Company, having received from us a virtual monopoly for so many years of our intercolonial carrying trade, it is but fair to expect that so long aa we continue them in this privilege, they shall study our wants, and to tho utmost of their power comply with our wishes. Weighed id this balance, wo must admit that the Union Company are found wanting. Not that they bavc acted worse, or even so badly, as any other company or firm might have done in fiimilar circumstances. That has simply happened in .their case, which generally happens when a monopoly, or anything approaching to it is created. The moaopolist, made rich and powerful by tho favour of the public, becomes a veritable autocrat of trade, and makes tho convenience or wants of tho people subsidiary to his own will or caprice. It is, to some extent at least, true of the Union Steamship Com pany that as a corporate body, they have become haughtily Independent, re gardless of the wants of the public, indifferent to complaint, and careless of commendation. Of many of their officers and servants, individually, tho very reverse could be said : but we speak of the Com pany, aa such; and it must be confessed that there is much to support the allegation. The best proof that there is widespread dis satisfaction with tho Company's mode of doing business is to be found In the fact that a proposal to start an opposition service has been mooted, and is receiving such hearty support. New arrivals in tho colonies are especially warm in their de nnuciations of the supercilious treatment accorded them by the Company ; tho high fare?, ruinous price of freights, miscarriage of goods, inattention to complaints, and des truction of property occasioned by the "rough and ready" mode of bumping and knocking about goods and luggage. Long usage has enabled tho colonists to bear this treatment stoically, if not submissively, but the remarks of Mr Lamb at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce prove that the conduct of tbe Company, if hitherto un rescnted, has not been unnoted.

The feeling is no doubt stronger in Auckland than in any other pait of the colony, because it is felt that the policy of the Company has been specially directed towards fostering the trade of Duncdin un fairly against that of the North. One in stance mentioned by the President of tho Chambor admits of no other explanation. It is preposterous that tho rate of freight from Duaedin to Taranaki should bo the same as from Auckland to Taranaki, The passenger fare from Manukau to Mew Plymouth is also an oxtor tion. Tho treatment of Auckland in the Australian trade, both with respect to the number of steamers and the freights, also presses too directly oa our merchants for them not to resent it. Did they con tinue to tolerate it without demur, they would be worthy only of that subordinate commercial position, which it appears to h'.ive been the policy of the Union Com pany to accord them. The plain speaking at yesterday's meet iDg of the Chamber of Commerce ought, therefore, to have a salutary influence both on the Company and on our com mercial interests. We entertain a very streng [admiration of the enterprise and energy which the Union Company have shewn in the consolidation of their business, and we are not slow in recognising the improvement which they have un doubtedly wroughtin our coastal navigation. Launching into the coastal service at an opportune moment, when the colony was* growing at an unprecedented rate, they steadily pursued a broad policy of keeping ahead of the times. It is to that policy they owe their present monopoly, aud if wisely used no one would grudge them their reward. But a monopoly to be maintained must be based on im movable principles of fairness and equal-handed justice. Failing that, a mon opolist, or company of monopolists, cancel their claim to consideration at the hands of the public, and must not complain if they are deprived of the privilege pre viously extended to them, The Chamber of Commerce properly treated the question as one outside the domain of sen timent. Their proposed remedy is a simple and natural oae. When

a commercial enterprise comes to bo conducted on the autocratic principle,, complaint, representation, petition, and threat aro alike unavailing to produce reform. Active opposition alone can effect the desired end; and the operation of tho law of the survival of the fittest will. either crush tho fnelficient concern or de velop in it new powers and resources. The Chamber considered that the establishment of an additional line 'of steamers between this colony and Australia would, greatly benefit New Zealand; and apart from the consideration of the benefits of com petition, there is a constantly increas ing traffic which calls for extended means of transit. Still, while thero is an absence of. sentiment in the action of the Chamber towards the Union Company, wo apprehend that the feeling in equally absent in their breasts with regard to the P, and O. It is a pure matter of busi ness, snd so long as their wants arc sup plied, they need not bo particularly con cerned as to who reaps the reasonable profit of the transaction. If tho Union Company are wise, therefore, they will tako note of the expression at yesterday's meeting as a proof of a fermenting discontent among the mercantile section of tho Auckland people, and by removing tho obvious causes, will avert what must otherwise, sooner or lator, result in more overt acts of self defence.

Thk Grammar School Board of Governors have,wo assume, reasons satisfactory to their own minds for coining to the conclusion arrived at by them this week, to erect a .boarding-house- in Symomls-strect, ia con nection with tho Auckland College and Grammar School, But, if such reasons exist, it would have been re-assuring to the outside public, who cannot pretend to know the inner workings of tho gubernatorial minds, had they been stated at the recent meeting, As it fa the public cannot help suspecting that tho-o reasons are not quite presentable. Mr Dargavillo, who moved nn amendment declaring it expedient that the proposed boarding-house should bo erected iv some salubrious suburb, stated sotoe Weighty consider ations against tho locating of such a building Within tho city boundaries. But Mr Dargavillo stood alone, and the1 other Governors quietly ignored his argu ments and vetoed his proposition, as they had done a previous motion of his that they should delay of tlio subject' till a fuller mooting should take place. When a powerful majority adopts such a line of action, they must riot shrink from the responsibility which thoir conduct en tails upon them. Administering a public trust, the Grammar School Board of Governors havo committed them selves to a questionable policy in this matter without deigning to oiler any sufficient justification of their action, and on themselves alono will rest tho odium of failure, should failure be tbe result. The success of tho scheme may condone, but it cannot justify the mode in which tho Gover nors have arrived at their decision, Hightly or wrongly, a boarding establishment for youths from r>, distance attending the Grammar School ia to bo erected in Symonds strcct. We have no wish, to see tho project fail, uut we aro clearly of opinion that if such an establishment is found workable in the present otatq of tbo city, it cannot possibly long continue- to bo so.on accouutof tho rapid extension of buildings in every quarter. Therefore, tho schema now adopted will prove to bo, wo foar, but a temporary expedient, ami a wasteful cSpcuditure of money. The immediate opposition which is threatened will meanwhile prove a welcome alternative for those who do not choose to risk the health of their boys, because tho researches of the Grammar School Governors failed iv discovering in the amplo suburbs of Auck land any site exactly satisfying their taste,

Although to-morrow has not been de clared a public holiday, it'is hoped that aa many of the public as can make it con venient will bo present at tho reception of Tawhiao. Tho King is expected to arrive at the Queen-street wharf at 12 o'clock. He and his party, nccompansed by the Re ception Committee, will be driven through the city and suburbs, and ia tlie evening tho banquet will take placo at the Choral Hall.

At tho meeting of the Ueccption Com mittee this morning, Mr Crowther, tbe well-known 'bus proprietor, said rather a gooli thing. The question under disciisjion was tho provision of vehicles for the convey ance of tho Maori visitors. Tho Mayor thought that breaks would be preferable to cabs for tho conveyance of the committee as well as of the visitor?, Mr Orowther then thought "The Mayor should have a car riagc-his representative capacity was cer tainly above a break." Another argument used by Mr Crowther in favour of cabs was " to let thorn (the natives) see that we have the heads and kings fn Auckland as well as them."

The committee of tho Howe-street Homo desire to thaak Mr Samuel A. Buit, of Hawthorne Cottage, Mount St. John, for a handsome present of strawberries sent to the children of that institution yesterday. ft

As an illustration of the 'great ac'ivity displayed in tho shipbuilding trade of Great Britain, tho Liverpool "Journal of Commerce" mentions that there are now in courso ot construction nearly one million tons of shipping, which is almost unprece dented.

Mr T. T. Gamble is in receipt of a cable gram from Sydney, stating that the P.M.s.s. Zealandia arrived there on Monday morn ing. No fresh cases of sickness had oc curred on the voyage Although the mes sage did not state so, it is most probable that tbe passengers would be quarantined until the expiration of the usual term.

There has been no communication with Motuihi since Monday, The Customs' launch proceeds thither at 9 o'clock to morrow morning, taking provisions and a mail for the quarantined passengers, Mr T. T, Gamble, the P.M. S.S. Company's agent, intends to make representations to the Board of Health, requesting that the passengers may be released from quarantine as soon as is possible in accordanco with law.

A Dublin telegram of November 21st pay? : —The miracles at Knock nre about to be revived. Reports from Claremorris state that the most wonderful cure was effected on Sunday. The Nun of Kenrnarc, an in valid for years, was carried during mass be fore the altar and received communion. She got up and knelt, a thing she had not done in nine years. Many priests and hundreds ot people were present.

'•Fairplay " writes denying that any dis graceful scene, such as that described by " Viator," took place at the Wado Hotel, and declaring that it is "a model of a country house." He says "Viator" is a Good Templar,and therefore biassed. That is untrue. Speaking with a knowledge of " Viator's " identity, we do not hesitate to say that we place perfect reliance on his good faith, and we agree with him that the manner of conducting some country hotels calls for a sharper control by the police

Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the week ending Saturday, January 14th, 1882. Ecmained last return, 108; admitted since, 19; dis charged, 24; died, 1; remaining, 102 — males, 81; females, 21. Arrangement of cases : Zymotic, 19; constitutional, 9; local, 50; developmental, 9; violent, 15. One death occurred, viz., P. Q., aged 56 years, male, on Bth instant, of disease of the liver. Thanks are returned to Mrs Suther land for illustrated newspapers.

Commenting on tho election contest at Dunedin between tho Key. W. Davis and the pastor of tho Christian Brethren, the "New Zealand Wesleyan" says:—"Mr Green will represent the parson power in the new House. It is singular that the opposing candidate should also have been a parson; that Dunedin, the supposed hotbed of Freethought, should elect tho opponent of Charles-Bright; and that tho contest between the parsons should have been one of the moat personal and acrimonious in the colony. The latter may be accounted for by supposing 'odium theologicum' to bo added to 'odium politicnro.'"

The first Velunteer parade of the new year was held last evening in the Drill shed, and was well attended bythe Victoria, Hobson, and No. 3 iUompanies. In tbe absence of Major Withers, Major Derrom was in command. The parade was satis factory, and the men subsequently went .through a number of rifle and bayonet exorcises under Major Morrow, A meeting of the Hobsons was held a) tbe clone of parade, when it was determined to have their annual picnic at the Tamaki on Regatta Day. The Company then marched out, headed by tbeir excellent band, under Bandmaster Sheahan, which performed a number of martial and national airs, to the corner of Wyndham-street, where the men separated for their respective homes.

Classical music does not appear to bo ap preciated in lnvercavgill, for at a recent performance of the "Messiah" the audience was so meagre (oays a local paper) as not to equal in number those on the stage who took part in tho Oratorio. A fow niphts afterwards seme amateur nigger minsti'Ols performed, ■\Vhen the theatre Was filled from floor to ceiling. The figures furnished by Dr Edwards at the Ecumenical Council) as representing the present strength of Methodism*. were —ministers, 32>172 ; local preachers, 86,453; members, 4,795,116$ Sunday-schools, 59,161; Sunday-school teachers, 577,542; scholarn, 4,450,034 ; and adherents, S3 to 25 millions. In Dr J. M Reid's speech on the subject, ho raid, odo reason why Methodists do not grow bo rapidly in some places as they formerly d(d> is because other churches have adopted plalla of working of which at one time they had a monopoly,

A quick passage from Auckland, a great part of it oVeliaiid (aays tho " Wellington Post,") has just been made by Mr Hill, of Katori. Leaving Auckland by stcftmer on Wednesday evening, he arrived at Waitara tho next morning. Thence he proceeded by train to Hawdrs, wheuco he took coach for Waverley. From the latter place he pro ceeded the same day by train to Wanß&nui, which he reached in the overling in time to catch the steamer, Which landed him in Wellington next morning. Tho whole passage was thus accomplished in two nights and one day.

Two seamen applied to tho Bench yester day, and stated that they wero from tho barque Coromaudel, lyiug iv the stream, and that they had an objection to go to'sea, because tberc were not auiiicient able sea men on board. Tho barque carried 17 hands in difl'ercnt capacities, but only six ab!o seamen, which wcto not suflicicnt, eight being the necessary number. They were advised to state their case to the Bench. Mr lliust,, who was on tho Bouch, referred to tho Merchant Shipping and Seamen's Act, and advised tho men to in terview Mr Mil., collector of Customs, who, no doubt-, Would put them right. .Pinally, however, tlio captain made some concession, and the matter was arranged.

It will bo remembered that some tinio ago tho Committee of Management ot tfye flowc'Strcot Industrial Homo drew tho attention of tho Government to tho neces sity for improvements in the building, and also of providing them funds to carry oh tho institution efficiently. Tho Govern ment having practically turned a deaf car to the requests of the committee, the latter have, wo hhdorsland, notified tho authori ties of their intention of handing over tho control of tho institution to thorn ua from the Ist April next. We may mention that eleemosynary institutions of this class in the South are maintained entirely from the Consolidated Hpvonuts-, And it is scarcely fair to AUCkiami while the charitable public put their hands in their pockets for the sup port of the Institution, that the Govern ment should treat cavalierly the just de mands of tho CothmlUco bi Management,

lv h recent sermon by tho Uev. Henry Ward Boecher upon "Death," tho preacner asked, " How should a Christian look at death!'1 Mr Ucccher replied—" Well, in the first place, he should not look at it,at all —on purpose. Or, if lie looks at it he Bhould do bo only to stimulate himself to lead a better life hero, and not to brood ovor tho horrors of an imaginary hereafter." People wonderod how they would feel dying. " I'll tell you how you'll feel-most of you," said Mr Becchcr, " you'll feel stupid ; that's all you'll feel. Vou'il want to go to sleep. Dying is as easy as going to Bleep in most instances." Onoo in a while there was a triumphant or a radiant death.or a remorse ful ilcnth.lmt not once in a million times was there such a death as ia described in book?. That was all " ilummcry.1' Mr Becchcr attached no significance to tbe manner in which a man expired, as it was principally the result of physical accident,', and afforded no test of his moral state.

At a dinner given after the Wairau elec tion to Mr Seymour, tho defeated candi date, that gentleman, iv replying to the toast of tho evening said : - " It was quite true the defeat had been v substantial one, and It was diilicult to discover tho reason. L'crhnps to Buino extent it was on account of the extension of tho franchise, as it had been remarked that the late elections wero very like a leap in the dark on account of this. Tho residential vote mi^ht have had soinetbiug to do with it, but he thought more was to bo as cribed to the fact that his opponent was a brewer. The brewing interest was a most important one at homo, and even here it fi'aa found that even some of the Good Templars could not resist tho sweet iu llucuccs of (he beer barrel. He was told that up-country it had been said ' Who ia Seymour?' ' Oh, he's a runholder,' ' And who is Uodson V ' Oh, he's a brewer.' ' All right; I'll vote for the brewer.1 Even the noble savage when he came into tho town said, ' 1 no voto for Heemour; I voto for man makee de beer.'"

Speaking at the annual dinner of the Maidstone Agricultural Association tho other evening, Sir Thomas Brassey, M.1., remarked that never since the days of Nelson had the navy of England occupied greater supremacy than at tlie present time, not only on account of its fighting strength, but taking into consideration the immense reserve to be found in our commercial marine. Only a weok or two ago ho accom> panied the Board of Admiralty on their annual tour of inspection of onr naval es tablishments, and he considered that nothing could exceod tbe perfection ot the organisa tion established 'in those ships where our young seamen were trained. Looking to tho seamen of the navy iv their more ad vanced stages, ho did not remember over seeing a more splendid Bight in his lifo than the 1,200 seamen now qualifying as seamen gunners on board the Cambridge at Dcyonport, or the 1,400 men of the. marina artillery, who for strength and stature he considered the finest body of infantry sol diers in tho world.

Alluding to the rejecting of the bills for burglary by the Grand Jury, the writer of "Echoes from tho Cafe" in the " VVaikato Times," says :—" Many people think, and I am among the number, that it is full time the Grand Jury system was abolished. I am not aware that Grand Juries ever wero of much use, but if they ever were, the timo has gone by. Last week the Grand Jury, of which Mr Barton Ireland, tho Justice of the Peace who was accused of chargirjg a shilling for signing a document (the charge is permitted by law, but is never—well, hardly ever—made) was fore man, ignored two bills for breaking and entering against the notorious Fred Plummer, Seeing that Mr J. E. Mac donfild, a magistrate of considerable ex perience, believed that prima facie cases had been made out, the general opinion in that the grand jury should have allowed the cases to go before tho common jury. That they did not do so has caused a great deal of public indigna tion, and has set people wondering what is the use of a grand jury. I know that if I were accused of a crime of which I was in nocent, 1 would much rather let the case go before twelvo "good men and true" and have their verdict of "not guilty " recorded than have tbe bill thrown out by the grand jury. It utauda to reason that they*cannot go into the cases fully and fairly, and, however anxious they may bo to do their duty honestly, they are very apt to jump at conclusions."

The Sir Henry Havelock Good Templars held an interesting "At Homo " entertain meat last night in the Primitive Methodist school-room, Alexandra-street. The at tendance was largo, and the proceedings lively and joyous. Mr Wilcock presided, and briefly stated the character of the " At Home." He said these occasional enter tainments were homely, and every Templar and visitor was expected to feel and act as "At Home" in its best sense ; hence no special programme was provided, but all was conducted on the voluntary system. Young ladies, gitted with sweet voices, were expected to stop out of their natural modesty, and sing like a home canary; and young men, with an aptitude for speaking or reciting would be welcomed on tbe stage. He hoped, therefore, that all would shake off the cares of life for a time, and give themselves up to enjoyment, remembering the words of the great poet in "The Comedy of Errors"—"Small cheer and great welcome make a merry feast." The merry-making opened with a piano forte solo, well performed, by Miss Griffiths, followed by a comic parody by Mr Maraon ; a pathetic story, by Mrs McNinnis; a humorous sketch, " Bunion's Progress." from " John Hartley's Yorkshire Oddities," by Mr Mackrell; a song, " Never Again," by Mr flalton; "The Soldier's Pardon," well recited, by Misa Anderson; and the " Coquette," a song pleasantly rendered by Miss M. Griffiths (encored). The next business was the " refreshments," liberally supplied by a committee of ladies —Mm Marson, Mrs Clifford, and Miss Lye, under the able superintendence of Mrs Cot tingham, matron of the Lodge. The remaining hour was devoted to a series of "At Home" games, in which old and young participated with immense delight, in illustration of the axiom (Dryden), "Men are but children of a larger growth."

We beg to remind our readers that Mrs Bernard Mooro will commence a second course of lectures on sick'nursing, ttt One* hunga, on Friday next, at 7.30 p^., in the fctouo 6chool>room>

" Lucia di Lammermoor" Was performed at the Theatre Roya.l last night to a good house. It proved pne of the finest operatic representations given since the opening of the season. Mr Turner, though not in such good voice as usual, sang and played Edgar With sustained spirit, and the highly wrought dramatic intensity of the concluding sceho of the third act was most vividly brought out by him. Miss Annis Montague made an admirable Lucia 5 and in the mad. acenc her great vOcal and histrionic abilities received full and advantageous display. Mr Farley as Sir Henry, atid Mr Gordon aS Bide the Bent, dlfio acquitted themselves creditably t)i their respective parts. The season will b.3 brought to a conclusion this evening with the performance of " Lucrcfiia Bttrgla,

Meshrs j", tn'gram and Co , of Hoffman's Buildings, Queen-street, arc making arrangements to supply a want which has long been felt in the city by commercial men and visiton. Wo mean the publication of a complete and trustworthy directory of Auckland, including, of course, in its range both city and suburbs. The work will extend ovor 300 pages, and the first edition will bo confined to £,'OOO cttp'ies. In a circular, just issued, tho projectois state that they will endeavour to make the directory "as thoroueuly comprehensive and reliable in every respect as possible." The canvassers have already commenced work, and the public arts requested to furnish them with tho necessary par ticulars, so that tho work may cpntain the fullest and most reliable information.

To the Editor: Sir.- Can you inform ijlo and my neighbours whether it is true that a certain milkmen, living in the centre ol Pnrnell and supplying a large section of the population with milk, has six children laid up with scarlatina? and, if it is trap, will you kindly advise the proper 'authorities to pay the said milkman to close his business fora timo*—Yours, obediently, ANXIOUS Parent.—l The matter,is certainly ono Jhat Bhould bo inquired into immediately.— Ed. E.S.] , .......

Wo .(" Thames Advertiser1') understand it is the intention of the Mayor to invito King Tawhiao, in tho namo of the Council, to visit the Thames GoldGcld on tho occasion of his trip to Auckland on Thurs day next. It is thought that such a visit would materially assist tho opening of Turua for gold>piiliing, and as a rich field is known to oxist there, both of alluvial and quarto, an effort tt>. open thb ftahie would H of great benefit to the Aiick laud district. Tawhiao Ayould see tho wonderful chango wrought in tho Thames since the opening of the district for gold mining, ahd. might bb induced to follow th' 6 example, of Taipari and- > tho other owners of tho goldficld. He would, ho doubt, -prefer bis retlriuo to be tho guest of Taipari, at tho Runanga Hou^e, and the accommodation there would bo of the most ample description. He could be taken through the Moanataiari tunnel workings, to tho Big Pump, and other mining industries oa the field, and if neces sary could return home vift Ohinemuri and To Aroha, calling to sco hia friend Tuku kino eu route.

Marriage in Eioii Life.—Seo Friday's " Obscrvor." An Undiscovered Burglary. — See Friday's " Observer."

SUDDEN DEATH.

Superintendent Thomson received a telegram from Drury this afternoon, stating that a passenger by the morning train from Auckland dropped down dead betweon tho railway station and Uodkin's Hotel. The man's namo was not known but it was stated that he was accompanied by three dogs. A lateer telegram gives the deceased's uame as Latham. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before James Baber, Eeq., J.P.)

TJbdeb the Ban. —Johanna Leaning waa charged, under tho Vagrant Act, with being an incorrigible,etc.— Prisoner said sho would bo good it let off. —Mr Partly said the unfortunate woman was found in a filthy state. It wotlld bo a kindness to send her to prison for a considerable term.—Six months with hard labour,

Another Sister of Chancery Lake. —Maggie Barstow was brought into court, and was charged with having no lawful, visible means of getting a livelihood. This person had boen in the hospital suffering from excessive drinking. The story of this woman's career was a sad one.—Detective Brennan gave an account of the drunken habits of the woman, which was corroborated by Constable Strathearn, who added tbat prisoner was one of the most disreputable women in Auckland, —Con- stable Hist gave a sketch of the woman's wretched existence.—Six months' Imprison ment with hard labour.

The Missing Boots.—Daniel Smith, on remand, was again brought up on a charge of stealing a pair of boots, value 129, the property of Arthur (a Kanaka), on the 19th Decembor.—Prisoner pleaded not guilty. — Mr Punly said there was little doubt but tl'at prisoner had stolen the boots, as ho had pawned them. The prosecutor, how ever, was away.—Withdrawn.

Kicking the Bucket, — Alexander Cunningham was charged with smashing a Government bucket in Helcnsvillc lock-up, on the 17th instant; also, with tearing the uniform of Constable Naughton ; damage, 303 —This case was remanded until the 28th inst,, prisoner to undergo a medical examination meanwhile,

Landlord and Tknant. — Catherine Cummins was charged with smashing 12 squares of glass, value 15s, at Zephyr Cottage, the proporty of Frederick Bugdcn, of Abercrombio-street.— Defendant pleaded net guilty. —Frederick Bucdcn deposed tliut the woman had occupied his house for 16 weeks, nnd had never paid a fartbiDg in rent, and on leaving smashed the windows. —Defendant denied breaking the windows, Mr Bugden put her out unceremoniously. —Mr Bugden denied this, and deposed to seeing the women break the windows. —Robert Squirrell saw the act committed, and by the hand of Mrs Cummins.—John Hood was about to give evidence, but was not examined.-Lucy Armstrong said that Mr Bugden assisted Squirrcll in putting Mrs Cummins out. Mrs H firkin's boys and and girls broke the windows. Mrs Cummins was put, out and the bread and butter thrown after her.— Several witnesses spoke in defence.—A man in Court volunteered a statement; he saw ihe whole of tbe affair; he was dis interested ; was smoking his pipe on the verandah in front of the house; saw the goods bundled out by Mr Btigdon and the bailiff; Mrs Cummins did not break the windows, A number of women sat on the green and enjoyed the sport. To Mr Pardy : Ho was positive Mrs Cummins did not break the window. His Worship, on heating the contradictory nature of the evidence, dismissed the ease.—This was all the business.

MINING NEWS.

Tub following reports havo boon received to-day.

Hopefdl.—The cross-lode in the leading slopes continues about the same size as re ported in my last. It shows nice mineral, and a few colours of gold have been seen in breaking it down. One of the lending stopes is far enough advanced to enable me to at once jmt timbers to take off another stope. No; 1 shows no sign of improve ment, only 51bs. picked stone having been obtained from it last week. There are some little whitish discs running through the country, and these, iv my opinion, are what have caused the leader to become so small and broken. There is another stope being carried along the same to see if it will improve, A few colours of gold are occasionally seen in stoping of Lucks All leader.—E. Bowse, January 16.

New North Devon. —Stopirjg has been carried on in 160 ft, level. The reef has considerably reduced in size, and is now somewhat in the same proportions as the intermediate level, that is about 2Jft. wide, with similar minerals, but not carrying quite so much gold. I hope, however, in the next stope to come upon equally good crushing dirt. This is now the only portion of young ground being worked, with the exception of two men on day shift, em ployed near the Alburnia boundary 70ft. level. It was at this point that work was first started for the company, and where the first specimens were obtained, and as there was a large block left intact to the Wliau level, I consider it well worth pros pecting. Battery : Crushing was resumed on Wednesday last,butos far as we havo gone the dirt appears ef low grade, I cannot, however, form a correct opinion until more stuff has been put through.—JOHN Will- COX, January 16th

ENGLISH CRICKETERS AT OAMARU.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORItESPONDENT.)

, ( 0 AMARU, this day, PiiAV here on both' days, was uninteresting, and that of this, afternoon in particular requires little comment. With 88 runs to the bad, the Oamara men entered.on their second venture at 3.16. Bates and Shaw took \ip the bowling, the Englishmen being determined to dispose of their opponents before time was called, The first half - dozen wickets fell with marvel lous rapidityj but LaWry and D. Moore made A good stand, putting 6h 22 runs be tween them before the separation was effected. Sumpter was the only other who gave the field any taonble. Eleven wickets were Sown lor 47, and the last 10 men only managed to put on 9 more runs. The innings occupied an hottr and three quarters, shaw bowled capitallyi taking 11 wiokets for 20 run&. Btttes's 10 wickets Wore taken at a cost of 32 runs. In Oamaru's second essay S. Moore and N icolls appeared at the wicket. Tho latter was soon caught by Scotton iit mid-off, 1— 2-5. Walls supplied liis place ahd made a fcotiple before Moore was cloverly taken by Pilling -2 — 2 —7. Millington (J.), lifted Shaw high tomid-on, where Barlow made an excellent catch. Howatt, the hero of the first itinings, slip ping into the breath, put Elites in the Blips, Where Shaw was in readiness—3 and 4 for seven. Millington (U.) partnered Walls, who put Shaw to leg for a couple. Mil lington got a single off Bates, and tben played Shaw on to the wickets-5 -I—lo. Coolce got a single, and was then bowled by Bates—6—l—ll. The Englishmen showed a determination, to finish the match in time by a one innings,defeat Lawry opened his account by cutting (Bates for a single-. Walls failed to got on to a curly one from Bates, and put it into the slips, where Shaw again secured it—7-4—12. Lawry snicked Shaw for a couple, and another resulted for an overthrow; Snow then broke his duck by/putting Shaw away, fof a, single; and Lawry got two for a square leg hit off the same bowler, Lawry then got Bates well to on for 2; bringing up 20, and followed this with a fine hit for 3. In Shaw' 3 next he got a single, Bates allowing tbo ball to pass him and again drove Bates to on, four resulting. In Bates's next over, Lawry got a etngle,making the score 30. Eihmett was now obligbd to leave tho field, his place being supplied by Walls. Sinßlcs followed from each bnd before Snow was bbwled by Shaw off his pad. 8-2—34 went up as D. Moor'o filled the vacancy. Lawry again drove each bowler to on for a single^ and Moore got a brace off Shaw, A serviceable career was terminated by i.a Wry putting a soft one up.to Peate at long off, 9—22-37. Finch took his placc,and some sharp running was done. Moore was caught by Shrewsbury at point. 10-4-41 was the state of the game as Rico filled the breach. Two were tun for a bye off Bates. Kice got a two and Binglc; Scotton distinguishing himnelf in the field. The partnership was then termi nated by Shaw bowling Kice—ll—3—47. Sumpter got a single off the last ball of the over, and then lifted Bates to on for fonr. Shaw was in deadly form, and on his next over sent Finch to the right-about—l 2-2— 50. Cox skied the next ball to mid-oft, where Ulyett accepted it-13-0-52. Balmer joined his captain, who again drove Bates to on for three. Tho bowler had his revenpe, however, by getting Balmer a wide bailor—l 4-0—55. Coates got a single tor a snick to leg, and was tbon bowled by Shaw-15—1—66. Bates followed with a maiden. Church let out at one from Shaw and mi3scd it. Holmes followed suit, and was similarly punished for his rashness. DeLatour joined bis captain, who put one up to mid-off, where Walls accepted it. 18—8-50. Hardy came next, but Shaw was not to be denied. 19—0 - 56. Balmer scored a single off Shaw, and was then bowled by Bates. 20-1-57. Darley was the laat man, and bis first ball hopped into the wicket-keeper's hands, the innings closing for three short of the first venture. oamAßU—Second Innings. Nlchollß, o Soottoo, b Bates Z Moore, o PUllng.b Sbaw * J. MilllßKton.o Barlow, b Shaw 0 Hewatt. o Shaw, b Baton .. - .. -• « Walls, o Bhaw, b Bates .. -, •■ - * O. JVUUimUon, bSliuw 1 Cooko, b Bates .. - ■■ l Lawry, v Hatua *J Snow, hShsrr ~ ? D. Moore, o Shrowsbury, b Bates .. .. * Klnoh. bShaw \ Bioo, bShaw _ | Sumpter. o substitute, b Peate 8 Ciox, o Ulyett, b ahaw g DoLatour, not out _ ... <J X Balmer. b Bates ? Coatos, bß»aw \ Cburoh, bShaw J Holmos, b Bhaw - \ Hardy. bShftW.. .. „ ? B. Balmer, b Peato - ■• \ Darley, o Pilling, b Peate 0 Byes .. .. _6 Total W

MEETING OF SCHOOL COM MITTEE DELEGATES.

THE adjourned meeting of delegates of school committees was held last evening at the Wellcsley-street school-room. Present: Messrs Waymouth (in the chair), Schmidt, McMasters and Thwaites from the City School Committee, D. H. McKenzie, C. Wood and Speight from the Purnell School Committee, Mr B." Laishley from the Grafton School Committee, Mr Wilkes from the Newton School Committee, and Mr Porter from the Pokeno School Committee.

Mr Laishley instituted the business by reading the report of the sub-committee ap pointed at the former meeting. The gist of the report is contained in the following proposed circular to the various committees:—At a conference held in Auckland during this month, representing the city and certain of the suburban com mittees, it was resolved—l. That, in the interest of public education, it Is desirable, in order to secure the duo recognition of the status and functions of school com mittee!', and also a recognition in the system of public education of physical and moral culture, as well as the inculcation of technical knowledge, such persons only should be elected to the Board of Education as can be relied on to carry out the foregoing platform. 2. That Messrs McKenzie and Laishlcy, in conjunction with Mr Moss, be recommended for election, and that a circular be sent to all school com mittees in the district embodying the above platform, and inviting them, if they agree with tbo principles enunciated, and have no special preference in favour of other persons, to co-operate in seeming the elec tion of Messrs McKenzie and Laishley (in conjunction with Mr Moss). In pursuance, thereiore, of the above resolutions, I, on behalf of the school committees represented at such conference, venture to invite you— if you agree with the principles above enun ciated, and have no special preference in favour of other persons—to nominate and elect the above-mentioned gentlemen..

Mr Laishley mentioned that it had been tho unanimous wish of the committee that Mr Gorrie should be included in the num ber, but he had declined to stand.

Mr McMaster asked the sub-committee if any other gentlemen, save those named, had been asked to stand.

Mr Laishley replied that tbe only other name mentioned was that of Mr Gorrie.

Mr Thwaites moved that Mr Thompson's name be added to the list.

Mr McMaster said ho was prepared to second the amendment, provided the words were added, " That names be added to the list."

It was finally resolved, " That it is com petent any other names to those recom mended in the report be added." Messrs J, M. Clark, Thompson, and Peacock were nominated.

Captain McKenzie pointed out that it was folly for them to put forward six nominees when only three could be elected. He suggested that the whole thing should be allowed to drop. There were 150 com mittees, and the vote carried that night would not sway them. The best thing was to let the whole thing drop, and let the committees nominate whom they chose. He movs&l a resolution in accord-, anco with bis remarks, seconded by Mr Thwaites.

The report was then adopted with tbe additional names.

Mr McKenzie again urged that the pro ceeding was farcical, and moved the adjourn' ment of the meeting sine die.

Mr Laishley said that the motion already carried provided that it be competent to add any other Dames to those mentioned in the feport. That settled the question. It was now open to committees to select and nominate whom they chose, for the resolu tion carried neutralised the names iv the report. He suggested to Mr McKenzie tbat he accept the motion that the meeting now adjourn.

Mr McKeuzic intimated his willingness to accept the suggestion.

Mr Thwaites said the intention of the last meeting in appointing the committee was that they should bring up a list of names, and then a ballot should be taken of

the gentlemen to be put forward, and they should endeavour to secure their return to the Board. This would be carrying out the spirit and understanding of last meeting. ■ esorne discussion ensued on the "question of the payment of expenses of calling the meetings. It was decided that tho cost should bo met by private subscription. The meeting then adjourned.

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER EXCHANGE.

SYDNEY, Tuesday evening.

Slight depression B.E. of jtforda, where there is moderate S.W. wind. The baro meter is rising in East Australia and Tas mania, with S.E. wind". At Borda, 29 8 5 Portland and Sydney, 30-0 ; Hobart, 29-9.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be Met for It 1b with worts as with sunbeams; the more they are Condensed the deeper they burn."—Southet*

A man ia very weak when he can't stand a loam , * . < . .± An infant la the primer of humanity bound in more rocker. The old lady defines a genius to be a man who knows ihore'n he can find out, and spills victuals on his clotheß. , ■ Soapmakers may give each other the lye with impunity. In other lines of business it is safer to be a little cautioua in this "Tprivate letter states that Mrs J,. J. Kennedy (Miss Lily May), now in Mel bourne, has presented her husband with a daughter. The Borough Council of Patea has re solved on borrowing £5.000 for town im provements. Toe ratepayers will be asked to vote on the question shortly. The late Lady Fergusson was related to the Hon. G. M. Waterhouee, M.L.Gi of Wellington. ■ The "Freeman's Journal'1 of Dub^n proposes &• subscription to supply the .shs* peels with food and clothing without touching any of the American subscrip tions, and adds :~" We think this will test the sincerity of the farmers toward Pamell." The scheme for establishing a Woollen Factory in Wellington has for the present fallen to the ground. In the pigeon ehootirjg match betv/een Carver and Eden, in England, Eden stood at 23 yards rise, and Carvef at SOY Carver won the match by live birds; killing 35 out of 50. . ... ~ ~ Benny Hclfuiahn, the accomplice of the Nihilists, has been delivered of a daughter. She will probably be pardoned in considera tion of the confession she has made, i . Mr Silvester, better known as the Fakir of Oolu, is the discoverer of a gas which tor all purposes of illumination, as well as other economic operations will, he claims, entirely supersede ordinary coal gas. Nominations for the Dargaville Cup Handicap, Hurdle Handicap, Publicans' Purse Handicap, and Kaipara Handicap closo to-day. The secretary, Mr H. W. B&ker, Dargaville, receives them. King Quail, Envy filly, and Clarence were shipped in the s.s. Wanaka, at One hunga yesterday for Wellington. The New Zealand Shipping Company are having a refrigerator placed on board the Mataura, now about leaving London for Lyttcltou. The " Voce Delia Verita" of Rome, in an article entitled "An English Legation of the Holy See," complains of the hostility of some of the Liberals to the idea, and says: " The Holy Sec is much interested in maintaining direct and efficient relations with the Protestant Government."

Major Te Wlicoro and a number of bis people have come to town to take part in the reception given to Tawh.iao. The steps and other parts of the new Opera House will be made of Bag lan stone.

Considerable amusement was created at the meeting of the Tawhiao Reception Com mittee yesterday by the suggestion ot a gentleman present—made in the most child like good faith and innocence—that all Europeans attending the banquet in honour of the Maori potentate should bring their own liquor with them.

The " Waikato Mail" designates the recent destruction of crops at Parihaka as "one of the most disgraceful and anti-Bri tish acts that any white population could possibly be guilty of."

The s.B. Taiaroa, s.s. Te Anaii, s.s. Southern Cross, and s.s. Wellington, loaded in all 1,090 tons, at Kawakawa, during Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, of last week.

An advertisement reads: " Wanted—A young man to be partly out-door and partly behind the counter;" and the Cleveland " Leader " asks—" What will be the result when the door slams ?"

•"nooks went home the other night afflicted with double vision. He Bat for some time with his sleepy gaze rivetted on Mrs Snooks, and then complacently re marked : " Well, I declare, 'f yon two don't look 'nough alike to be twins. " 1 heard that you took a valuable prize at the Show,- Bob." " Yes, but a police man made me put it right back again. What encouragement is there for enterprise and industry in this country anyway ?"

Shares are being rapidly taken up in the Canterbury Frozen Meat Export Com pany. On Monday evening about forty men em ployed by Mr Stinson on the work of laying the pipe sewers in the east part of Clitistchurcli, struck for an increase-of wages from 7s to 8s a day, but afterwards resumed work at 7s.

At the sale of the privileges for the com ing English match at Chrutcharcb, the pro ceeds amounted to £205 for two publicans' and two confectioners' booths.

The Lyttelton graving dock is fast ap proaching completion, but as the caisson does not leave Swansea till March, the re moval of the cofier-dam and the erection of the caisson will bo delayed several months.

The husband of Mr Gladstone's married daughter is head-master of Wellington Col lege. Miss Ada Ward is still at tho Theatre Royal, Adelaide, but does not find grea*t favour with tho local critics. Mr J. B. Steele, who is supporting her, also receives but occasional praise for his acting. Wellesley-strcet, Beresford-street, Nel son-street, High-street, Devonport, Newton East, Newton West, and Ponsonby schools will not be opened until the 31st inst., in consequence of the teachers' examination.

' The pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, on Boxing-night was "ainbad the Sailor," with the Misses Maggie Stewart; Lena Edwin, Theresa Horan, and Maggie Oliver, Messrs R. Stewart, J. L. Hall, Harry Lestoa, Bland Holt, J. W. Wallace, Signor Gonzalez, Madame Pasta Moore, and Mr'E. McLean in the cast.

New South Wales has another extensive railway contract, 126 miles in length, from Nyngan to Burke, in the interior of the colony. Tenders were:— Mann and Co., Queensland, £416,000; troudfoot, New Zealand, £448,000; Amos Bros., New South Wales, £496,000; Kobb and Co., Victoria, £536,000.

Mark Sayer, master of the ketch Alpha, has been fined £1 at Dunedin for killing a seal atlhe Auckland Islands daring the close season. He admitted the offence, but pleaded entire ignorance of the law. The charge against R. D. Pirio, hair^ dresser, of keeping a gambling-house at Duncdiii and allowing a totalisator to be worked in his shop on the Invercargill races, was gone into yesterday. The magistrate reserved his judgment on the legal points raised by the defendant's counsel,

Parley Hicks thought he saw his daugh ter walking with a forbidden lover on a dark night Ho stole up behind the pair with a club, broke the young man's skull, and knocked tho girl down, before discov ering that they were not the persons he had taken them tor.

Is is not time, asks the London " World," that diners-out gave up the custom of taking their hats with them on their preli minary entry into the drawinp-room ? The practice was introduced by the late Duke of Wellington. It is absurd, and should be obsolete.

The Rev. Wallow Davies will conduct tho service in the Beresford-street Congre gational Church next Sunday evening. Mr E. T. Gillon has completed arrange ments with Mr Williamson to bring an operatic company to the colony next April, with Gilbert and Sullivan's "Patience" as the chief attraction.

There are now nearly one hundred and fifty packs of fox hounds in England and Wales, one hundred of harriers, and five of stag hounds.

A writer in the " Figaro " says that the French workman in great cities will jump into the water to savo your child, or into the lire to save your house, and then set evoiything in a blaze and knock every /me on the head for what he deems his rights.

Tiie contract for tho supply ot coal to the Wellinjjton-Mastcrton railway has been secured by Captain Williams, on be half of the Coal Fit Heath Company, the price being 23s lid per ton. N othiDg but New Zealand coal will be used on our 1,300 miles of railway during the current year,

CABLEGRAMS.

IKeutbk's telegrams.]

THE EXPLOSION.ON H,M. TRIUMPH,'

LONDON, January 16. Further intelligence is to hand regarding the recent disaster on board H.M.B Triumph at Cbquimbo. It states that the tame was caused by an explosion of ex enectime siccative, orhyphosphate of uttria THE SULTAN'S KEMONSTRANCE.'

LONDON, January 16.

Musnrus Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador to-day formally presented to Earl Gran*, ville, Foreign Secretary, a circular note to the Powers, in which the Sultan sets forth that his rights in Egypt are founded upon an.lrupuriai firman, and that foreign nations are in no way entitled to interfere in the affairs of the regency. The note, as already reported, demands an explanation of the Anglo-French note guaranteeing the main. tenance of the Khedive's authority against any disorder that may at any time arise in Egypt. COMMERCIAL. Consols remain at 1001. New Zealand securities are without quotable chaneo, Colonial breadstuff's are declining. Ade'. laide wheat, ex warehouse, has fallen to 55s j New Zealand wheat, ex warehouse, to 52s j and Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, to 41s; Australian tallow, best beef, 435, best mutton, 47s Gd.

ANGLO-FRENCH TREATY.

rARIS, January 10.

A proposal from the Government was to. day submitted to tho Chambers providing for the prolongation for a further period ot one irbnth of tile An#lo-Fretich CommeN ijial Treaty, which otherwise expires o» the 18th prox; No decision hits yet been ar/ived at by the Chambers in regard to tMe pro; posalSi ,

EGYPTIAN tpiilTldl;

CAIRO, January 16.

The Egyptian Assembly of Notables, "< Which opened its sittings last month, has passed resolutions defining its own powew, I and virtually assuming the control of the «i Government and of the kingdom. Cherif Pasha, President of the Council ol Min> 1 later*, has intimated his refusal to accept the decision of the Notablesi

AUSTRALIAN.

BANK. DIVIDENDS. SkDNEY, January IT, Tho City Bank pays a dividend of 10 jjier j I cent. ~Wr the past half-year. £$000 is carried to the reserv«,i , .. ,\ The Mercantile Bank declares a dividend of 9 per cent, for the past halt-year, and ' curries forward £3,037. - - JS THE TARARUA SUBSCRIPTION. 1 MELBOURNE, January 17. At the Wesleyan Conference, now beiog > held here, a fund has been started in aid of the families of the Wesleyan clergymen who were drowned at the wreck of the ' Tararua. The subscriptions already amount to £2,000. . j :

PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD.

(BY TELEGRAPH,— PBKSS ASSOCIATION.)

DUNEDIN, this day. T«B Frcsby tcrian Synod debated at length last night the question of marriage with deceased wife's sister, and ultimately a motion was carried by a majority of six, referring the question to presbyteries and kirk sessions, with a view to dealing with it next year,

UNION WITH THE NORTHERN CHURCH.

The committee appointed to consider the Union of the Presbyterian Uhurch of Otago and Southland with the other Presbyterian Churches ot Mew Zealand, reported in favour of union on the following bases:—The Churches shall declare their agreement in doctrine, government, worship, and disci pline, by the acceptance of the same Stan* dards oud of the same formula; for the ordi nation and iuductionof office-bearers. 2nd, Arrangements tor the working and constitu tion of the United Church : 1. The de« signation of the Church shall be the Presby terian Church of New Zealand. 2. The Su preme Court of the Church shall be called the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, and shall be con* stituted by the representatives of Presby teries. The legislation shall be regulated by the Barrier Act. 3. Parochial Synods shall be discontinued as intermediate Courts of Appeal. 4. Dunedin shall be the seat of the Supreme Court of the Theological Ball and of the officers of the Church. 5. The principle of the susteiitation fund shall be accepted as regulating the arrangements for the maintenance of the ministry, the schemes tor Church extensions, missions, and widows' and orplians'tunds.ancl foraged and infirm ministers shall be amalgamated 5. The several trust funds available for Church purposes in the respective churches shall continue to be applied for the said purpose, end within the limits already appointed, and the powers of the Synod shall be strictly limited to the administration of the respec tive trust funds. To these proposals the committee had received no official reply, the convener ot the Northern committee re porting that he has found it impossible xo obtain a meeting of his committee. Having no official reply, the committee recommend that the committee be continued, that the prepared scheme be submitted to pecsby teries for their consideration, and that the committee be instructed to watch over the question, and bring up a fresh report to the next meeting of the Synod.—This [course ■was adopted.

ONEHUNGA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING.

Tub usual fortnightly meeting of the One- ■ hunga Borough Council was held on Mon« r.|a day last, the 16th inst. Present: Tho | Mayor (in the chair), Councillors Earlo, Hastie, Hartnett, Hills, Kellsall, Tap, B

Jackson, and Waller. A lengthy diecust 1 sion took place re the widening of a portion M of Church-street by filling in a nully on tho II

couth side of the street. Lavcty'a Bock

seemed to he their great bone of contention.

However, after several complimentary and ■ gentlemanly remarks from Or. Earl, such 9 as, "Cr. Jackson has no right to stand up and tell lies I" and "there's another lie, and so on, and the Mayor calling the Coun cillors to order, and the Councillors calling 4<|| the Mayor to order, and questioning his '|| , authority, and Cr. Hartnett wanting to go % home because it was 10 o'clock and he was ;'a sleepy, eventually a resolution was. made, J seconded, and carried (after seve- "w ral amendments), to the effect that speci- ;If iications be drawn out and tenders I called for by next meeting of the Council. This part of the burlesque being satisfaofH torily concluded, several accounts were ' read and passed for payment, when a letter I was read signed by several of the burgesses, urging the Council to do their duty as a local Board of Health,- by appointing an Inspector of Nuisances to the district; ■'■$ another letter from Dr. Scott, reporting the , cases of scarlet fever at present' in the vil- J lap?, was also read. Both these letters ty being read, were ordered to be considered, when Cr, Jackson, in a very lengthy speech, strongly condemned the appoint- I ment of an Inspector of Nuisances, and ■ completely pooh-poohed the idea of Dr. Scott's letter, stating that the Council could do nothing, Did Dr. Scott want the Councillors to so and cure the cases t and f| such like absurd remarks. His chief obiec tion to an Inspector of Nuisances seemed to i rest in the fact that should there be an In- I spector all the pigs in the country should be made away with forthwith. Now, Cr. I Jackson cannot fail to be quite aware that . the Act does not specify anything of the sort. For his information and for the in- J|| formation of others who would prefer keeping dirty pigsties in preference to"-',,. healthy children, I will reier them to Clause 1, Section 02, Public Health Act, against keeping pigsties so as to be a B nuisance to any person. This is the word* f ing of the Act, which simply means: "Yon may keep pig?, but you must keep them I clean." In fact no Councillor or resident in Onehunga can help knowing that there is. n every necessity for an Inspector of Nuisances, but some people are so pig headed that they will oppose any* BJ thi- that d " t -<vt' hm.sm

..ing -in, .oes no emanate * themselves.— Cr. Walker proposed, and I Cr. Hills seconded, " That the Council ,a 1

meet on Wednesday next at 8 o'clock to n consider both letters."—Carried.—Cr. Jack' • son withdrew his notice of motioa re the I appointment of Banger under the Dtgfl Kegistration Act. The reauon for doing so, ■ ho afterwards explained, was in order that in the event of an Inspector of Nuisance. : being appointed that that of Hanger, I together with permanent labourer to the Council, all could be embodied in one ap« 9

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 18,



X AST T\T E E X OVTHB GREAT CLEARING-OUT SALE OF' SLIGHTLY DAMAGED GOODS hi* AT AT INABUEY a riO.'S. £250 worlhoI REMNANTS to be sold at H A L F - P RICE, We- have made farther Reductions on the General Stock in order to clear out a large portion ol Goods SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. AN INSPECTION INVITKD. A. UNABURY & CO,, 201 und 20C, Queera St. TJIBEABES OF THE EYE. I mar be consulted daily, from 2 to 3 o'clock in tbo afternoon, at Mr Gardner's Pharmacy 184. Qneenstreet. * Private Resldenoe: Kakanqauape Road near corner of Qusen-atreet, * * ; AETHUR RICHARDSON, M.D., JBewoer Royal CoUosre ol Burgeons, Ksglana ,



Bpeoial Advertisements. TjiROM T> A X IS. The most MAGNIFICENT QRKTO N N X S Bvsn Shown in Auckland, Xx Orient Steamer' Garonne,' JUBT OPBNBD, Anfl on Balo by GABLICK & OBANWKLL, XTIOKKL pLATED ffRENOH AND HALF-TB9TKR TUON T3KDBTKAUS, Very Handbomb, and a Novelty, Just Landed ex Hermlone. LARGEST STOCK OP BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND AT THE pITY TTALL A KOADB, pARLICK "&~QRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS. FANCY GARDEN TABLES. CANE LUUNGES FOX VERANDAHS. Black and White Wool Hearthrugs. tapestry, brus3el.& stair carpbt. CHURCH PEW SEATING, Very Nice, and Preferable to Cushions. GaRLICK & CRANWELL, %rriLLIAM T> T>RIDGMAN, JUNCTION *DBAPEPY WAREHOUSE. Having purchased come largo lots of Clearing Warehouse Lines, will sell thorn very oheap. 100 Lace Fiohus and Capes at 2a fid ; warehouse) price is lid 20 Girls' Cashmere Jackets from 7s 6d 50 Ladies' Cashmere Fichus and Dolmans. 7s fid tOlOlOd 100 Ladles' 01s tore. Fichus (Blaok and Colored), Dolmans, from 10s 6d to Zss, boiuK less than half warehouse price: very handsome goods £0 Ladles' Handsonto Blaok Bilk Jaoketa from 85fl 20,000 dozen Buttons, now goods, In great variety, from 2d per dozon 2500 yards New Pattern Muslin Works. 2d, 2Jd. Sid, lid, to Is—muoh under tisnal price Very 'good line Men's Oxford Shirts. to 17. 17}lnoh.6s9d; worth 8s 6d Good Coloured Damaak Table Covers, 8s 3d, 7s M.B3W Mnoloum, various widths, to 6d sqaaro yard 600 yards New Pompadour Prints, Ifid; worth Bid< Just opened, choice patterns 1500rards New Pompadoor Prints, 6 Jd; worth' Bd. Just opened, choice patterns Good Bed Tick, Jjd; extra value at 7Jd 1500 yards Good Dress Matorials, to clear, Sd per yard. Half-prioe. Double Widths Scarlet and Green Furniture Repps, 3d; worth 6s 6d Double Width, all Wool. Scarlet Damask, 2a lid. Half-price Nice lot Ladies' Leather Bafts, from 3s Sd 100 Cocoa Mats, 1b Bd, 2s 3d, 3a 6d. 100 Door Blips, 2s id 300 pair Men's Coloured Mole Trousers, 7a, worth 8s Oci Men's Tweed Tronsors, 78 H, 8a 6d, 10a 6d, 139 6d. Splendid value Man's Twoed Trousers and Tests, 13a Bd, 10a 6d, 2ls Men's Tweed Bnits, 22a W, 32s 6d, S7a Bd. Colonial do.. 52s 6d Boyß' Snlts, 9a 6d. 10s 6d,12s 6d. Galatea da,3s9d All Gooda Marked In Plain Figures (nett for Cash. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAtf, Upjor Queen^atreet. A NEW ERA IN DENTISTRY.! MR. ALFRED WILLIAM CHATFIELD (ffOKMBBLY OP MELBOURNE), To whom was awarded the Second Order o& Merit at the Intbbnational KShibihon, Melbourne, 1880—1881, WILL BKUIN THB PRACTICE OB1 HIS PROFESSION IN AUCKLAND nthatGontrslly-Bltuitad SUITE OF ROOMS Overhead Messrs. J. and T. Mason's Halr droslng Establishment, Qaoen-atreet, on WEDNESDAY, 28th December. His appliances were specially selected for him In London and Paris, and include the Latest Improvements in Dentistry known to the BCion -1 tlflo world. As Mr. Chatfleld has made arrangements to receive regul&r shipments of all Dental Requi sites from London, his rooms will be known aa "Tbe London Dentistry." Note the Address— Thk London Dentistry. ISO, QUKKN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Next door to the Saviags Bulk, and overhead Messrs Mason's Hairdressloe Saloon • MOLESKIN TROUSERS I MOLESKIN TROUSERS Since the Abolition of Duty on Piece Goods, THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY I ABE AGAIN TO THE FRONT, And can now supply their Customers with MOLESKIN TROUSERS At2s%lesa Than Usual wholesale Pbiok. TRY THEM 111 To be had at all the Retail Branches of the " NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Auckland Branch : QUKKN-STKKKT (Opposite Theatre Royal). And at Albert-street, Thames. TUST RECEIVED Per Steamer, AND NOW BEING SHOWN, LATEST STYLES i» J^JILLINERY, J^J[aNTLES, JfroHUS, JjADIES1 QOSTUMES. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, In Great Variety of Styles and Materials. I children's and Ladies HOSIERY, MIIiNK AND ChOY.OE, QUiIBN AND WKLLESLEY-STREBTS, AUCKLAND, . OPECIA U O A L E JpiRBT-CLASS OUMMBR /"IOODS. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. tST A GREAT SALE "SI OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will be held on the premises of J. COSGRAVE & CO., QUKKN-STREET. AUCKLAND, It will be perhaps surprising to many that we adopt th present course at this season of the year, but w do It on principle alone. First: To counteract the Influence brought to bear on the public In these extraordinary timoa. fceoond: To give the inhabitants the benefit of some very extensive Shipments, aa well as large purchase made at auction. And third: To let the people of Auckland Bee where they can get the best value for their money. The Duty on all Manchester Goods being re- Inced br 16 J per cent, and being large purchasers ately, this reduction will be a great boon to Sousokoopors and the public in general. No Goods will be Entered during the Sale. 3ASH MUST BE PAID FOB ALL PUR CHASES. 0 T qosbkave & rio,, QuEEX'gTKEET, Auckland,