SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

nrrjji watwr I This Svenlnsr. 7.40 , HIGH WATBK J- To . morro w Morning 8.1 BUNBET.-Thls Kvenlng, U , " ' BUNRIBE.-To-morruw Mornlnf?. 5.2 i MOON'S AGK.—Full Moon, Fob. 3rd, 5.37 P.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DATf. Wellington, s s., Fatqnhar, from TfturanSft GlonelK. S.S., Stephenton, from Rusaoll

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVBNINO. Columbia, Boaooner, Oonway. for Poverty Bay Oroti, 8.8., Campbell, lor boh them ports

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Antaroa, loading liavtika-SonthernOroßS,to-morrpw. , Melbourno and Southern ports — Rotoma.

Tauraß^rGii^WeUtoKton. Monday or WhanSe»*»nd Whangarel Heads - Argyle Saturday, and Argylo/Tuosday W*lwer» Mid Bussell-lona, Saturday wSwSraMd Whangarel-Jona. Wednesday Mannawal-FiDKol. Thrrßdar Mercury Itoy-KlnKal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Fweora!ffip^Q.S.G^.). from London; nailed Oxfw?Uhlp ce Ir(M.T.Ij.S.).1 r (M.T.Ij.S.). from London; loading Uanerate? barque, (J.L.8.V.). from London; OroTOtton^ bar<|uo(M.K.B.D.l. from London;

Aloottlß. barsuo. (H.0.M.N.) from Liverpool, via WeUinston; sailed. November 7 Adamant, larque (N, J.F.8.). from London; load- Arabella, barftue. from London: loading Arnold Yon Bippon. barque, from Now YorK, CataErtow£°bM£s<MS-Q.M. J.). from Now York: galled November 1 I n«SalTJqull°o rm New York:

Gwenffiie. barque (J.H.L.8.), from New Yorlr, via Oamaru; s&tlatL August 30 Kermolo, barque, from Sydney, via Newsaatle. AnnabeU. brlj?, from Sydney ■ Dsroy Pratt, brluantine. from Duneain KHteUo, BOhooner, bom Dunpdln Pirate. Mhooner, from Huahlne Atlantic, aohooner, from Rarotonga Belle Brandon, schooner, from tho Islands Itpno. BOhooner, from the Islands

Inwakdb Coastwise.—Morsdng Light, from Cabbage Bay, with 19 tons firewood; Mnnn, from Tairna, with 21,000 Ceot tlmbor. -

Odtwabob Coastwiss-.—Morning Light, for Cabbage Bar: Magic,for Talrua; Lizette, for lhamej; Florinda, ifor Wangapoa South, tin ballast:

The s s Qleneltt arrived from Russoll early this morning Passengers:—Mesdames Stew art and HewSton, Captain Peacock, Rev Walsh, Messrs Dawson, Hudson, Butler, T Evans. White, J MoLeod, Law, Duncan, Stewart, and McQuaroy. . *

The ocbooner Edith (says the " Suva Times" of January 7) has had a qulok despatch, having been bat five days in port. She has gone to Has, one ot tho Friendly Islands, where she ex peota to reoeivo 120 or 130 boles ot wool for Auckland.

The "Suva Times," of January 14. ssys:— "Tho schooner Albatross, under command of an old friend In FIJI (Captain MoUvor), arrived about dusk yesterday after a long cassago from Wellington, N.Z. She met the gales we hod here, and had a hot time of It, hiving to lie-to for 18 hours,

The s.B. Oroti, which left for southern ports last evening, took tho following passengers :— For Gisborce-Messrs Messenger, Motion, and HydOT. Ifor Napier—Mr Garry. For Welling ton-Mrs Murphy and 3 children, The barque An&l has entered out at tho Cus toms for Napier, y The hulk Clara Hargrovcs was docked for in epeotlon this morning. Ties.* Glenelg from Russell and northern ports lettßusseUatSp.m. yesterday evening, and arrived at Auckland at 7.30 a.m. this morn ing. Passengers: Mr and.Mrs Stewart, Mrs Hewaon, Messrs J. Kvans, J. MoLeod, J. Saw. Head, O. Watoh, J. V. Jones, Captain Peaoook. J, H. Salmon, Dawson, Haddert, Butler, and 1« ateuraso. Cargo: 125 sacks gum and sundries The S.B.Wellington from Tauranga this morn ing brought tho following passengers: Mr and Mrs Campbell, Mr and Mrs 3tone, Mrs Hyrio and 3 children, Mrs Uouaon, Mrs Mockrldgo. Misses Baker, Tuthill, Norris. Haneen, and Charles, Juago O'Brien, Judge Williams, Messrs Chater, Bandwiok, Campbell.Cameron, Jordan, Brabant (2), Bull. Wolfe, Curlinic. Dlxon.Markss Turner, Oarruthers, Stewart, Brown, and one Bteerago.

,W» take the following from the " T&smonlan Mall" of the Uth Instant:-An intereating oooau race was terminated at this port on January 10. It was previously known here that the barques ijoongana and Yiotorla had left Newcastle, (or Hobart, on the same day, and a good deal of speculation ensued as to -which veasel would arrive hore first. However, both shipa were signalled on the morning of January 10, and earns up th« river together, anchoring in port within a very short time ot one another in the afternoon. The two barques cleared Newcastle Heads about the same time, and were In com pany for three days attar leaving, and then lost sißhtof one another. On January 8 they again met in the Straits, and kept together during the remainder of the passage, some tlrnoa one leading and Bometimes the other. The baraues seem to be well matched, and have made a capital race of it, though the Victoria seemed to do beat in heavy weather, and tho Loongana to have the advantage in light weather. ■ Tho race has caused a Targe amount of excitement and talk on the wharf.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(<JY TBUEOaAFH,)

X AIPAR A HEADS, this day. Arrived yesterday : State, barque, seven days from Melbourne; Kmlly, brig, from Auckland. The Look Out arrived on Wednesday. Sailed I Cutty Bark and Advance on Thursday.

Mail Notice.

MAILS WHX ULOBS AS UUDIB.—

Monday, 6th instant. ForTairua, per Dream, at 6 a.m. For Norfolk Island and New Caledonia, per Oerron, at 10 a.m. Tor Waitara, &0., per Macgrogor, at 11 a.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana. at 3.30 p.m. For WhltiiiDgi. por Flngal, at 3 p.m. Far Bnstell, Kawakawa, ana Haklanga, per Kingarooma, at 1 p.m. For Tairna, per Mana, at 4 p.m. For RUBseU, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, land Mongonnl, per Wellington, at 4.30 Dan. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, and Opotiki, per Qlenelg, at 130 P.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5,30 p.m.

Tuesday, 7th instant. For Wolwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matasana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. ForHokianßa-por Rowena, at 11 a.m. For Coromandel, per lona, at 3.30 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Waipn, Wamjarei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 130 P.m.

For Australian Colonies, per City of Sydney, Immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. For TaranoJU and Boutharn ports, per Wanaks, Immediately after arrival of City of Sydney.

N.8.-The name of the Post-offloo known as Kapanga has been changod to Coromsndel. On and after Ist Instant, malls for Henderson's 3d 111 be despatched and received dally. The Poat-offico hitherto designated Richmond will In future be called "Matata."

A Poat-offloo has been opened at Oropl. be tween Tauntnga and Kotonaa, Malta will be despatched and reoeived three times a week. 8. B. 8188, Chief Postmaster. Chief Foet-offloo. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Fkbbuary i, 1882. Theatre Koyal-Car j 's Juvenile Pirates, 8 p.m, Lorne-Bireot Hall—Bent and Baohelder's Christy Minstrels, 8 p.m. ' Y.M.U A.-Devotlonal 7.36 p.m. Albert Hall-Religious Revival Meeting, oon duoted by Mr W. H. Butler, 8 p.m.

Death.

BKUTH.-On January Ith. at his parents' re. sldenoe, Woat-Btroot, Newton, Frederick Si5 arL eßiu*S rt? l .belov/ ll, Bon ot and Elizabeth Booth, aged 7} years. The funeral will leave hia late resldenoe to morrow (Sunday), at half-past 3 o'clock p.m. Friends please accept this Invitation. MORBISON.-At Onehuoga, on Ith February Christina Boas, relict ef tho late Bey. Donald Morrison, missionary, New Hebrides, osed 49jeare. The funeral will leave her late ronldenoe on Monday, 6th instant, at two o'olook p.m., for tha Presbyterian Cemetery, Auckland. Friends are requested to accept of this invita tion; and friends in Auokland are requested to meet tbe funeral, at tbe top of theKyber Pbss Boad, at halt-post three o'olook. BHABPB.—On the Ith February, at Nelson street, Thomas Sharpe, aged 61. Funeral -mil leave her late residence to morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 8 o'clock. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1882.

Foe the cauta that lacks auiilanca, For lha wrong that seeds ruistuc Far the future in tbe distance, And the eood.that we can do.

The deputation of Auckland members, headed by Sir George Grey, which waited on the Premier this morning, brought to boiling point the agitation which has been simmering in the. political pot ever since the elections terminated. Before the pro rogation of the last Parliament, a strong feeling was expressed that the new House (should be convened as early as possible ' after the return of the writs. Attempts to obtain from the Cabinet a definite promise committing it to a particular date, however, were not suc cessful, thongh a general assurance was undoubtedly obtained. The deputation to-day represented to Ministers the reasons '

why there should be no delay in this matter. I These reasons are of a twofold character— J First, the constitutional practice ot all coun-' tries where Representative Government obtains ; and second, the pressure of nume rous large public questions, notably the re leasing of the Utago runs,' comprising 2,309,217 acres of the public estate. The procccdingsat the interviowarafully reported in another column, and will be road with general interest. Bnt the hour at which the interview terminated was ho late that we must defer comment until our next issue. ~

EaWTiAH politics have assumed a more critical phase, and fears arc entertained that flic constitutional agitation will result in an armed rising. The crisfa had its origin in a demand made bj the Assembly of Notables that it should hare the control of the Budget, the effect of which would be to make a virtual transfer of tho governing power from the Khedive and Ministry nominated by the Porte to a bo(fy of native Egyptians of a comparatively tepresenta tive character. This proposal met with opposition from Cherif Pasha, the head of tho Ministry, but lately it, was reported that the difficulty had been overcome by the Assembly ot Notables agreeing to a joint control of the linnuees. This report has proved to bo premature, as more recent advicas show that this proposed basis of agreement has been rejected, and settlement o! the difficulty is farther off, than ever. The Notables have been.promlsfod the support of tho military, and they are encouraged to adhere to theile original demand for com plete fcWttol of the Budget A cable fffftttl to.day announces that Cherif Pasha nag resigned. In view of the near possibility of civil dissension in Egypt k the Anglo-French guarantee to maintain tho authority of the Khedive, which recently caused a flutter of exdtement in diplomatic circlet), is invested with added importance* Sir Charles Dilkc, speaking at Chelsea the other day, deolared, on bobalf ot tho British Government, their firm de termination in conjunction with France to muintain the attitude they had adopted In their -joint note with regard to Egyptian affairs. When it is borne In mind that France has assumed the protectorate of the kingdom of Tunis, which is nominally a dependency of Turkey, the combined action of Britain and France cannot be I construed othcrwiso than into a covert blow at tho authority of the Sultan In Egypt, Apart from this consideration and, tho fact that the Sultan has resented tho interference of the Western Powers, it would scorn out the face of it that a guarantee to uphold the kod hlve's authority, who i»' outwardly loyal to his master, the Sultan, was a guarantee to maintain Ottoman rule in Egypt, But the facts at our disposal, though necessarily meagre, point to the opposite conclusion, and Bcem to show that Britain and France only await an outbreak of re bellion or disorder to supply them Kith a ground for the armed occupation of Egypt; and contemporary history Is not wanting in instances of an armed occupation for tho avowed purpose of preserving order beintt made the pretext for annexation. If such be the intention, the object is doubtless to secure the control of the Suez Canal more effectually; but tho change of rule, if carried into effect, cannot but prove con ducive to the prosperity of Egypt and tho happiness of her people.

The shock of earthquake on Wednesday was distinctly felt by Messrs Riddler and Knox, at Riddler's Mill, near Hamilton.

The directors of the National Insurance Company have decided to strengthen the institution still further by issuing another 100,000 shares, which they propose to offer to present shareholders at 25s each on easy terms, and 10s to be paid up and 15s premium. This will double the present capital, and increase the reserve fund by £75,000, being the premium on new iisue. A meeting of shareholders will be called at once to consider these proposals.

Cary's Juvenile Opera Company pro duced •' Chilperic " at the Theatre Royal last evening before a fair house. The per formance was satisfactory, and the young sters received freqnent applause. " H.M, S, Pinafore " is announced for this evening,

The Hon. John Mall paid a visit to the Howe-street Industrial Home this morning, accompanied by several of the committee, The Premier inspected the various depart ments of this Institution, and expressed muchsatisfactionatthe healthy and cleanly appearance ot the children, and the general order which everywhere prevailed, and which, he considered, reflected great credit upon Mr Hogan, the master of the Home.

Mr J. Collins, who sailed the Kiwi, writes with reference to a statement about that vessel's sails. He eajs he puts all the blame on the tail-makers, and asks any experienced man to examine the sails and judge.

At St Matthew's Church, daring the past week, cxtemive improvements have been mane in the lighting by the redistribution of the corona), three new ones being added. The musical services will be again taken to-morrow by Mr Warren, who rendered those of last Sunday in a masterly and scholarly style. We notice in another solumn an announcement of a course of cermons, during Septuagesima, on Work.

The residence of Mr Yon Sturm or, Hamil ton,was completely destroyed by lire at noon yesterday. The house, which was the property of Mr Jolly, had been insured for £300, and Mr Yon Stunner's furnitnre for £150, but unfortunately both policies had been allowed to lapse.

A special general meeting of subscribers and others interested in the Ponsonby Regatta of 1882 is called for on Thursday evening next at 8 p.m. in tho Ponsonby Hall. The principal business will be the filling np of several vacancies on the com mittee.

Constable Herbert brought up a prisoner to-day from the Thames, named William Hyde, under scnteuce of four mouths, for arceny.

A busines^meeting of the Good Samaritan Lodge has been called for Monday evening next. The committee desire that all mem bers will be present, as matters of groat im portance will be brought forward.

At the meeting of the Waitemata County Council yesterday afternoon a good deal of discussion arose re the fixing of the amount of the dog tax. It was finally de cided that it be 5s for the present year. A list of the most pressing works was submitted. It was agreed to forward the schedule of works to the Government with a statement of th« financial position ot the Council. After considerable discussion it was resolved to move the Pukoatua pound to the Wade.

Services at the city and suburban churches to-morrow as announced else where. St. David's (Presbyterian), even ing, discourse by the JRov. T. M. Frasor, M.A., on the "Life of Joseph." Lome street, at 11 a.m., sermon by Rev. S. Eager. Temperance Hall, Mr Geo. A, BrowD, on the " Scriptures and JUenomi nationalism." Evening service at the usual hour.

Bent and Bachelder's Christy Minstrels had a good house last evening in the Lome* street Hall, and frequent satisfaction was manifested at the passing scenes full of fun and variations. The several songs of Mr Beaumont Bead met with high approval, also the comicalities and conundrums of the comer minstrels. Miss Amy Kowe was equally successful in her ballad specialities. The other items of the ministrefs have already been noticed. This evening will be the last of tbo company in the Lome street Hall, as they depart at ouce for the Thames. The first part of this [evening's programme will be new, including the "Sleep-walker," and the "Grizzly Bear."

The suicide of the young man Rhodes at Hororata appears to have been very deter mined. It is supposed that tome love affair had preyed upon his mind, and a few days ago he went to Christchurch and purchased some xtryebnine, taking a friend to vouch for him to the chemist. He stated he re quired it to poison rats with. He tben took tbe bottle of poison to the place where the young woman lived, and after some con versation deliberately drained off the con tents, first, however, trying to induce the girl to drink out of the bottle. At the inquest the jury returned this verdict :— "Cause of death—poison administered by himself; state of deceased's mind uncer tain. "

Amongst the many curiosities, says the Wairarapa ' Star,' which have come to light in connection with the recent general elec tion is the following: —" A candidate for a Southern constituency, who saw where the proverbial coach . and six could be driven through thu- Act, placed the name of his sod, who was";,, minor, on the electoral roll. When tho pill was taken and the scrutiny made, that Candidate was found to be ahead by just one -/ofc. Hence it will be seen that he secured his election by the vote of his own son, an;i that son still an infant in the eyes of the Jaw." It is under stood that this matter Jjoh reference to the disputed Wallaco electing.

Tho man Roose was examined ihia aftfer» I noon by Drs. Hooper and Dftwson, and j •ammitted to the Who* Asylum.

Mr Schmidt, chairman, and Messrs ivic- Mastor, Campbell, McNab and Knight, members of the school committee, attended at the Wcltesley-street School on Wednes-; day evening for the purpose of prcnenting' the scholarships and' certificates o'E pro-1 ficiettcy to the scholars of public hc!ioo)3 within their jurisdiction. The chairman1 delivered, an encouraging address to the competitors, after which, scholarships were given, to Kormah J. F. Hazard, Isellio Sprftgß, and Esther Bloom. Certificates of proficiency were handed to C. Emma Bal lantine, Harriet Smith, Francis William Hill, George Gilmour, Frederick James Hammond, Samuel Major, William C. G. Speight, Henry William Yeoman, and William Bachelor Shorland. Yesterday Messrs Schmidt and Campbell visited the Nelson-street school, .and presented a certificate of merit .to, Andrew Kelly, whe was greeted with thtce cheers from the boys.

tfc.T ft. Arthur's sale of Freehold Property advertised for Thursday, February 10, has been altered to Wednesday, tho Oth instant,

Tho annual meeting of Et Luke's Presbytcrifcn Chuijctr, Rcmu'crai Was hold on Wednesday ,ovcuiuß, the Rev. G. B. Motiro in tho chaSr. Tho reports of the various departments of the Church wore rend and adopted. The statement of receipts and expenditure shewed as follows :—Receipts: Collections, £308 17s lOd; pew rents,£lll 7a 6d ; oaercd concert, £28 10s i special collection, &c., £C 0 8s; total,£Ss6 13a 4d~balanco duo, £14 11s 7d. Expenditure : Balanco froih last account, £15 5s lid; minister's stipend, £400; organist's salary, £40 ; church ofliccrs, £20 IGs; general church schemes,£4s; sundries, £40 3s ; total £571 4s lid, Besides the above about £70 wcro raised to pay oft" a balance due on the improvement made in the church during the early part of last year. The Sabbath-school report was en couraging, 140 scholars were on tho roll, average attendance 107. The total amount collected exclusive of Daysprina misniou collection (about £5), was £44 i:s ljil, ex penditure £32 153 Btl, leaving a balance in hand of £11 6d Sid. .Xi R ht ecbolars had competed for the Presbyterian prizes, and ovory one obtained first class certificates. Messrs. Miller, Tait, and Halliday, were elected members of committee. Tho meet ing closed with votes of thanks and the bene diction,

A largo gathorinf? of the pupils and friends qf Professor F. Caillinu mot lnst evoning in tho Cook-itrcet meeting-house, and after the usual clous practice a valuable presentation was made to Mr Cailliau, composed of a beautifully framed and illuminated address, a haodsoliio album of portraits, and an elegant silver inkstand. We untlorstatid that tho Pro fessor Was quite ttnawaro Of tho intention of hib classes. The presentation was mado by Mr C. M. Borthwick, secretary to tho Philharmonic Society, who said: " l'rolessor Cailliau, it gives mo much pleasure, on behalf of your pupils, to proscut to you a token ot their appreciation of your ell'orts to advanr.o the culture of music. They have therefore been anxiously looking forward to this plcaaurablo hour, and each and all hope that you may loug bo spared amongst us, and still further advance tho good woik you have bogun." (Choors). The following brief address was executed by Mr Biauchiue in very tasteful style, and illuminated. (The well-made gilt frame, 3ft. by 2ft., was the work of Mr George, a pupil, and a very pretty piece of workmanship.)—"To Pro. F. O. Cailliau. Dear sir,—We have long felt a desiro to convey to you our deep sense of gratitude for your untiring and continued efforts to further us iv the sub lime art of music. We have found in you a patient and persevering teacher of your profession. We need not comment on your gentlemanly courtesy and acknowledged musical attainments, but in evidence of our esteem for you, wo request that you Will kindly accept this token of respect. Trust ing you may long be spared to complete the work of imparting a sound knowledge of music amongst citizens, aud from which we have derived pleasurable advantages.—We are, etc.," (here follow tho signatures of 40 ladies and gentlemen of the society). At the desire of the Professor, Mr Boyle re turned thanks, aud intimated that it was Mons. Callliau's intention shortly to deliver an address on "Musical Progress Generally in Auckland."

AQUATICS.

Shrimp and Macic—A sailing race between the Shrimp, owned by Yatea, of St. George's Bay, and the Magic, owned by 11. Logan, of tho North Shore, took place this afternoon. The stakes wero £15 a-side, and the course as follows :—From the cud of Queen-street Wharf, round Pilot schooner's moorings off Rangitoto Reef, thence round the training chip at Kohi marama, round the upper hulk, finishing at the end of the wharf. Betting on the race was about even, It was well known yes terday that Ike Hunt was to have charge of the Magic, while her crew was to com prise Tom Hunt, and Ted and George Mooro, Tho Shrimp's movements were, however, kept wonderfully d»rk, and until tho time of starting, all that was publicly known was that probably a Thames man would show har round. The two boats ran down tho harbour very closo (tho Shrimp being sailed by Charlie Everett), and rounded tho North Head almost at the same time. The Magic, which up till this time, had the windward position, went to leeward, but apparently lost little. Round ing the North Head again, the Magic wob nearly five minutes ahead. Sho increased her load on the way up, eventually pas sing the wharf a long distance ahead of her opponent. Magic, 3hrs Bmins Osecs ~. 1 Shrimp, 3hrs 15mins 40secs ... 2

Opkn Sailing Boats Under Sixteen Feet,—This was a sweepstake race ar ranged between the owners of the Elsie (Bailey), Nollio (McLennan), Spray (Mills), May, (Belcham), Cygnot (Nightingale), Olga (Swails), and Lively (Logan), with permission for post entries. At 2.30 p.m. the boats started from Freeman's Bay and steered a cruise down the harbour, passing Queen-street Wharf in the following order :— "

JSlsie ... i Lively 2 Cygnet 3 Spray 4 The Jilsio kept the leading position until rounding the Sandipit buoy. Junior Amateuk Gig Rack.—Through some misunderstanding having occurred with reference to this event on Regatta Day (as previously explained) it was decided to pull the race over at 3 p.m. to-day. The crows entered on Regatta Day were :—Ponsonby : Cooper, stroke ; Mooro, 3; Crowe, 2; T. Farquhar, 1; C. Farquhar, coxswain. North Shore :A. Burgess, stroke} J. Webster, 3; G. Reed, 2; F. Quick, 1 ; W. Cox, coxswain. Auckland : Aickin, stroke; O'Brien, 3 ; Gould, 2; Phillipson, 1. Tho late hour at which the race finished prevents any de scription boing given. Result: North Shore 1 Ponsonby 2 The North Shore crew won by about live lengths.

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

The usual monthly mooting of the Council of the Acclimatisation Society was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: Messrs A. Bull (President) T. B. Hill, S. Morrin, J. Burt, J. Russell, and the Hon. J. Williamson,

Accounts.—The statement of accounts showed a bank balance of £251 5s lid.

Mouhtaih Quaii,.—The Chairman re ported tho arrival of a consignment of Mountain Quail, which, however, has boen sent on to the Napier Society, who, too, desire to share in the importation and pay part of the expense. Fish Boxes.—The Chairman reported the completion of the fish boxes, and their despatch to Waikato and Raglan.

The Tea Culture.—Mr T. B. Hill said that the Society's gardens had recently been visited by Mr Keid, who had been connected with the tea culture in India, aud that gentleman had stated the kinds of tea growing in the garden were the best in cultivation in India. Mr Keid, In the pre sence of Mr Hill, took some of tho leaves from the trees, and prepared a small quan tity of tea. Some liquid tea was them , made from the leaves, and pronounced by Mr Hill and others to be very good, Mr Reid had stated that first-clam quality tea could not be made until the trees were pro perly pruned, to encourage tho growth of young and tender shoots, but he was of opinion that very good tea could be pro duced hero. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Keid for bis services.

GAME.—A special meeting ■will be held next Friday for the purpose of considering the desirability of reducing the cost of the former licensos, close season, &c,

There was do other business.;

TELEGRAMS.

f>ROM OCR O\Vn CdBllfesPONbRKT.)

COROMANDEL.

this day*

CoitsTOCic—The parcel of 9 toaf at the Colby Battery gave the Unexpec tedly good yield of 320z)3. The ADA broke out stone showing gold from the lloov of the low level going iv on the Christmas Box leader, Tlio find was made some distance from the shot of gold driven for.

Ness-sSDB,— Th 6 managorlroports a little picked StoUo from the low level. The leader is looking very well. The Blue "Peter is also getting picked stone and good crushing dirt. Blackmore's broke out rich stone yester day. The luluo in all parts looks well, and the steady output of gold from every fort night's crushing is a guarantee of its permanent richness, The Home Rulo_ are preparing for crush ing ou Tuesday with tho most encouraging prospects, having it splendid paddock of crushing stbff, besides good picked stone. Perseverance.— Gold is seen in break ing down their reef. Master Fred Home, who was kicked by a horse a few days ago, is now progressing favourably.

THAMES,

this day.

Tho prospects ia the Alburnia mine have considerably improved. In the rise above the intermediate level gold has been seen at every breaking down during tho past day or two, and a few small but good stones picked out. Thi? manager now in tends to timber up tho drivo and commence stopiug forthwith.

DDNEDIN,

this day.

Kobcrt Mackay, a shepherd, aged 19, was drowned iv attempting to cross the Wuitiori River yestcrdavi

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Bo brief, for it Is with words as with Bunboaniß; tho moro thoy aro condonßod tho deopor thoy burn."—Soutiley.

"I want to see you 'tickly," as tho fly said to the bald-headed man,

Examiner: '• Now, you know what 1 vendor' means. Can you give examples ?" —Teacher: For instance, mulc.jhorso J— fcuuilo ?"— Boy (hurriedly).: " Cart." Improvement follows improvement now a-days with lightning rapidity ; but there's nothing, alter all, beats a long broomstick to get a small boy out of n barrel.

Tho Acclimatisation Society hold a special meeting on Friday to consider matters connected with the game season.

Large mobs of sheep and cattle continue la leave Hawke's Bay for \Yclliogton and Auckland markets,

The exports from Hawkc's Bay last year,' excluding considerable quantities of wool Kent coastwise, were £600,000, or about £21 per head of the population.

The Mastodon Minstrels continuo to draw crowded houses in Napier. A man never feels so lowered as whon he is mads to relinquish the perpendicular and assume the horizontal. l)oes v purveyor of cat's-meat invariably go in for "light " literature '! Something that is bound to occur—A dog-collar, A " trying time " for judges,—Tho assize season. Washington and London, Your Arthur's term of rule liin soarco begun, While our M'Arthur'a loßul raco Is run.

Bonolicial for rabid Conservative!".—Six months in a Rcform-a-tory. Mrs Ralnsbothani Wants to know whether tho inhabitants ot tho Fiji Islands arc called the Fijits.

The Takapuua Racing Club have fixed their next race meeting for tho 15th April, the Saturday aftor Kastor, The day for cutry is the Bth.

Mr John Millisoa, of Epsom, has suffered sovcre injury throughboiug throwu from his buggy.

The Hamilton coirespondcnt of tho " Herald" flatters tho Waikato people with tho idea that when the English cricketers were put out for a low score, including nix duck egi>B, in Cambridge, they could not help themselves. The fact is that, being only a one day's match, tho Englishmen wanted the people to see every man at the wickets. Had they chosen tiny could have made 400 as easily as 50. This is given on thu best authority.

The difference botwoon a man who digs in the ground and one who digs in books is that the former digs for hire and the latter for lore.

Thore was a young man In Bordeaux, Ho raid to hlmsulf. oh henux. Tho girls have gono buck on me seaux. What to do 1 really don'c knoaux.

A learned writer asserts that " Heaven keeps our lights burning while we sleep." Well, it does look that way when the figures on a gas bill stare the average citizen in the face.

" Well," said an old gentleman, who stumbled as ho was trying to make his way around a group of waltzcrs—" well, this is really working one's passage ronnd the whirled."

Many a man thinks it is principle that kccpß him from turning rascal, when it is ouly a full stomach. Bo grateful, and do not mistake potatoes for principle. The bank returns for last quarter shew Government deposits amounting to £588,330, so there is a littlo money left in the Treasury yot. _ The earthquake on Wedneseay wag dis tinctly felt in Tauranga, Thero wore two distiuct shocks.

A correspondent complains that in res ponse to advertisement his two hoys drove two of Mr Connolly's horses from liemuera to Freeman's Bay and wore only rewarded with two shillings. He says they won't do the same journey in a hurry for the price The assets of the Banks doing business in the coloDy last quarter were £9,912.840, and too liabilities £15,667,484. The directors of the National Insurance Company havo resolved to issue 100,000 now shares, at 24s each, 10s being paid up, and 16s premium.

Mr Reid, an, experienced tea-grower, stated at the Acclimatisation' Society's meeting yesterday that the tea plants growing in the Society's garden are of the kind which is considered to be the best iv cultivation in India.

The Chinese labourers in California send homo £5,000,000 a year. Moss roses wero brought from Holland about 1680.

A correspondent asfcs : " Did Mr Mc- Donald shew tho Promior the splendid crop of docks and thistles on the workshop site yesterday—it will soon be ready for blow ing all over the country J" The Pollards wore a dead frost in Mel bourno at Christmas. On their opening night (Christmas Eve) the audience was bo scant that it hardly justified the manage ment giving the performance. The banks in New Zealand have the cus tody of deposits amounting to £4,111,235 not bearing interest. A good many pooplc would like to get supplied with capital at the same rate.

It is very annoying, when in a hurry to send off a letter, to find yourself too lato for the collection at the pillar, and have to go all tho way to the post-office. This is literally being " bandied about fiom-pillar to post."

The Presidont of tho Canterbury Agri cultural Association has successfully de monstrated that cheese can bo safely shipped from New Zealand to England. .Mr Runciman, a Dunedin miller, has chartered a ship to carry 5,000 bags of flour to Glasgow.

An apprentice-boy, who had not pleased his employer, one day came in for a chastise ment, during the administration of which his master exclaimed, "How long will you serve the devil ?" The boy replied, whim pering : "You know best, sir. 1 believe my indentures will be out in three months."

Bass's brewery at Burton-on-Trent re quires the product of 70,000 acres to furnish barley enough to run the works for one year.

A larger proportion of white flowers arc fragrant than those of any other colour. Yellow comes next, then, red, and lastly blue; after which, and in the same order, may be reckoned violet, green, orange, brown, and black.

CABLEGRAMS.

[RBUTKE'S TfiLKaBAMJJ,1} .. r* THE CRISIS IN tiifytfti ■ ; ' CAIRO, February 1, A deputation of Notables waited to-day i ' upon Cherif Pasha, and' intimated that he should sign the organic law which had been agreed to by the ChAnlber bf Notables. Chorif referred the deputation to the Khe dive-. LATER; CAIRO* February 2i Chfcrif PslshA has resigned tho Presidency of tlie Council of Ministers. INSURRECTION IN BOSNIA. VIENNA, February 2. Intelligence is to hand that desultory fighting has. taken place between Bosnian and Austrian tretips. Numerous bands of insurgents are collected in diflorent parts of the province, and frequent skirmishes are occurring, N.Z.L.M. AGENCY'S TELEGRAM. LONDON, 31st January. Wool: Markot unchanged. Up to date 84,000 bales havo arrived, Wheat: Market quiet. Adelaide is worth 56s per 4%'11u.; New Zealand is worth 53s per 4961b5. Tallow : Market quiet. Mutton is- worth •!()'« per cwt; beef is worth 403 per cwt. Leather: Market unchanged. N.Z. Hemp : Market Hat, Fine is worth £30 per toD.

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEST, this day,

New Zealand wheat is quoted at 5s (id, an advance of Gil on last week; maize is quoted at 5s 3d, an .advance of 3(1. GRAIN MARKETS. ADELAIDE, February 3. The brcadstufl's market is quiot, Ado laide wheat is quoted at -is (id ; town flour, per ton, £11 15s; country brands, £10 5s ; freights to United Kingdom, from Ade laide, 40a; ditto, from outports, 42a 6d.

THE S.S. MACGREGOR ALL RIGHT.

(BY TELEaiIAPH,—rRBSS ASSOCIATION),

THE GROUNDING ON A SNAG CON TRADICTED.

WAITAUA, this day. CAPTAIN AModeo beached the Macgregor last night, whet; it was ascertained that the leakage was caused by one of the valves goiug loose. Her bottom was found to be as perfect as when launched, She sailed this morning for Manukau. The report that the Icakago occurred through ground ing on asnag was without foundation. The cargo is very little damaged.

FIRE AT QUEENSTOWN.

[BY TELliaitAl'H.—rilKSS ASSOCIATION.]

QLEENSTOWN, this day. THE evidence (it the Quccnstown lire ad journed inquest this morning was ot little conscqu<mcc. After retiriug about twenty minutes, the jury returned a verdict that Philip Waldcmuim wilfully, feloniously, and maliciously set fire to his premises, Bailarat-strect, for the purpose of defrauding tho Union and Victoria Insurance Com panies. A rider was added expressing great dissatisfaction at the way T. S. Dix.on, an intimate friend ot Waldemann's, gave evidence. Tho jury also considered the amount of insurance greatly in CXCCBS cf the value of tho property destroyed, and blame the companies. :

STORY OF A GOLD CHAIN.

DUIUNO this week the fiuding of a valuable gold chain at Otahuhu has been advertised in the Star, and the discovery of The owner has revealed a story certainly very remark able in its way. Just twenty years ago Mrs Miller, of Otahuhu, was returning from cburch one Sunday morning, wearing this particular chain, which was a Gne specimen of I aliun work, having been purchased at Malta in 1848. Somewhere between the church ami MrsMiller's|house the chain was dropped, and though diligent search was made, no trace was discoverable, and with many regrets and heartburnings on the part of the owner was given up as irrecoverably lost. On the 22nd of last month David Murphy was walking along the road about 120 yards from where the old church at Otahuhu used to stand, and in the water course > t the tide saw something shining amongst the grass. The' something proved to be a chain, so discolonred and valueless in appearance that the iindcrthought it was made of brass. It reposed in a small hule exactly siruilurjto the inside of an egg-cup; and the revolation of its whereabouts was duo apparently to recent rains and the eating away of the surrounding grass by cattle. Not a link was distorted or broken, and altogother the indications pointed to its having lain undisturbed for a long time. David Murphy, deeming his find to bo wortbleta, sold it to a friend for a shilling; and the buyer for some reason or other got a chemist to test it, and thus proved it to be fashioned oJLthe precious metal, Murphy, on hearing tnisj was not unnaturally dissatisfied and indiapoecd to lot such treasure trove slip out of his hands; and so after some difficul ties and much angry argument, the matter got to tho ears of the police. Constable Graham, at Otahuhu, obtained possession of the chain and set about making enquiries all round the neighbourhood, with small i expectation, however, of finding tho owner. Bis belief was that it had belonged at some former period to ono of the officers of the camp, past the eito of which the road runs. In tho courso of his investigations Uraham arrived at Mrs Miller's house and asked if she had heard of a gold chain being lost. Tho good lady replied in the negative, and then a few minutes later her own loss of such an article flashed across her mind. To relate the story was perfectly natural; what elso could be suggested by what the constable hndsaid; A. description of her chain was also to be expected, for it had happened to be of a somewhat uncommon construction. It was quadruple; and in the centre It had a moveablo plate engraved with flowers. Remarkably enough so had the chain which Constable Graham carried, and then taking it from his pocket ho enquired if Mrs Miller recognised it. She did ; it was her long lost but unforgotten treasure. This rather romantic story wo recommend to the next novel writer in search of incidents, whom we shall consider under no obligation to acknowledge his indebtedness. I

POLICE COURT.-This day.

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

The Albekt-stkeet Fire.—Jostph Mcrrick was brought up charged with feloniously and maliciously setting fire to a dwelling-house in Albort-street on the Ist January, with intent to injure James Dcmpscy ; also, with setting fire to the dwelling-home of D. N. Gamier, in Albert street, the wife and children of Mons, Garnicr being therein at tho time of tho fire. — Mr Superintendent Thomson conducted tho prosecution, and Mr Samuel Hesketh ap peared in defence. Mr Thomson said he was compelled to ask tor another roman'd for a week, as he was not fully prepared to go on with the case, —Mr Hesketh suggested that the case might be taken on Wednes day, and asked that the prisoner blight be liberated on bail.—Mr Thomson said he had instructed Mr Pardy on the last appear ance to refuse bail j there were strong and urgent reasons for refusing, and those rea sons still existed, but in a lesser degree. If bail was granted it must be substantial. —His Worship, looking at the nature of tbo second charge, said it was a question whether bail Should be granted, but after hearing Mr Thomson he would allow it, prisoner! in £150, and two sureties in £50 each.—Bail was immediately found.

A Sad Cask.—Elijah Rpoae was charged with, being of unsound mind.—Mr Thomson stated that the unfortunate man, who had a wife and family at Pukekone, was attempting to get into the Northern Club at an early hour this morning, and when desired to go away ho stated that he was Elijah, just come down from Heaven with au important message for the Hon. John Hall, aud he was bound to fulfil his angelb mission for the good of the colony. The poor man's wjld look indicated a dis turbou state of mind, and he was at once handed over to the police. He will undergo a medical examination in the course of the day. , ■ This was all the business.

THE OPENING OF MOKAU.

We hare, received the following lottd from d& influential chief at Mokaa.enclosifu one from ttewi, which is attached s—; ~ 7

tfftAKStiATlON.] !"• / ~ , . , MOKAt?),Janumy :28i/ f o the Editor, Arjr#r.i.AHp Evening Staj. Oh friend, we have seen the ctfelllenco if the article) in your newspaper. It is riaat that you should mako these suggestions,^o thatwemay understand tho idea of both ra/es (with reference to the land? at Mokau.j wo people of Mokau have applied that our ltfds may be passed through tho . Ipd Court, so that we may settle tho owner ship, so that we may, bo in a positioi. to sell to the Europeans. No one ou'tsip of ourselves has any fight to interfere wftll this land. The consent lies wifce us. Thoy have no more right to, set up a claim to ownership in our ;land, than wo have to the money in any mans coat or waistcoat pocket, That is lip own property, as my land is mine. — UiNgh, From TakiJMT.

This is a copy of a letter from iManga (Kewi) Maniapoto to us :— PUNIU, Waikato, April 23,1881. This is a word from me to Talffrau, of Mokau. Tne right (in respect to /he land) is with him. Let the Maoris a|d Euto i peans listen to bis word, aa to thy disposal (or administration) of the lands ff Mokau. Therefore I have sent this letterto him, From Manga Makia?oto. Publish this letter thatall the Europeans and Maoris may hear. Also sen* a copy of the paper containing this talk to (me) at the Post Office, Mokau. Enough.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

THE Board of Education npt yesterday afternoon. Present: His Worship the Mayor (in the chaii), Messrs i'rime, Moat, Hobbs, Peacock, Luke and Qddie.

Nomination oftheßoabd.-Tlio secre tary announced that the folowing gentle men had been nominated io seats on the Board:—Messrs. K. LaisUey, junr, Pea cock, McKenzie, Thompin, Boardman, and His Worship the Mayor, School Committees.—Reports and ac counts of school committees were laid on the table. QUESTIONS AS TO ELECTIONS OF COX MITTEES.—The chairman of tbo meeting of householders of Dome Valley wroto asking whether six persons constituted a legal meeting of householders, The secretary. was instructed to inform the writer that the number was auflicioot. The election return from Kaiwaka shewed that but three persons were present, They had elected themselves aad four other house holders a committee. Election confirmed. Mr Coate, a householder of Ohinemuri, wrote demanding a scrutiny. The secretary was instructed to forward the letter to the committee. Mr Blucher, of Pukeatua, wrote statins; that the meeting of householders had been interrupted by a party of gum-diggers. Mr Jeffs had been elected chairman of tho meeting, and Mr Blucber of tho committee. AMr Hardy, who also described himself »as chair man ot the meeting, said the gum-diggers were householders and bad a right to rote. It was decided that a man Jiving in amud hut was a house holder within tho meaning of tho Act. The Wairangi election was objected to on the ground that two single men residing in the one house had voted. The Board decided that tho election wat invalid. The Wood side election was objected to on the ground that six persona had voted for two houses, it was agreed that the election must be held over again. A. legal Question.— The secretary said tho question was often asked, ""What is a householdor," Tbo definition in the Act was "owner, tenant, occupier, or lessee." He asked would this cover the whole in tention of the Legislature ?—The chairman thought tho definition came within the phrases mentioned in the Act After the passing of the accounts, the other business was deferred till February 17th,

SPORTING NEWS.

(BY TBLEQBAPU,—PEESS ASSOCIATIOK )

WELLINGTON RACES.

WELLINGTON, Friday. Kacihg Club Handicap. The Poet (Wattie) Gat 121bs

Sir George (Hird) 7at 2 King Quail (Ivjmy) 7st 71bs 3 Betting : Even on Sir George, 6 to 4 against King Quail, sto 2 against the Poet. The Poet made the running at the start, fol lowed by King Quail, who, however, gave way to Sir Gcorgo. After a short distance had been traversed past tho stand, Mr Bates's horse had the lead quite four lengths. Kin? Quail a length behind Sir George, Undor the hill King Quail went up, and on tbo far side being reached took second posi tion. Although challenged by both others, the Poet maintained the pride of place right through, and, Wattie riding him out to the finish, ho won by a good two lengths from Sir George,, who beat King Quail by a simi lar distance. . Time, 3mins. losecs. Totalisator : 273 total; 66 on tho winner. Dividend, £3145.

Hack Rack. Croshio'H Annuity beat ono other. Consolation Race. Luna, 7st 21b» 1 Mavis, 6st I2lbs 2 Piscatorius, Bst2lba 3 Betting : Even on Mavis, 6 to 4 Luna, 2 to 1 Piscatorius. Luna jumped off in front, and leu the others by two lengths along tho back stretch. At the road both joined her, and the three came into the straight in a cluster. Noaring home Luna and Mavis quilted Piicatorius, and Butler's mare, after a pood finish, won by half a length. Time, lmin. 48-jsecß. Tot.ilisator: 54 total, at £2 ;22 on the winner. Dividend £4135.

NAPIEK, Friday,

RACING SCANDAL AT NAPIER.

A general meeting oE the Racing Club last night, after a very long discusiion, i unanimously endorsed the decision of the stewards disqualifying Murlagu. It was also resolved that the names of Kicbard ' Barrows arid Joseph Leonard he erased 1 from tho rolls of stewards, committee-men, and members of tho club. Murtsgh accused Barrows of bribing him to sell the Uurdles at the last Racing Club's meeting. He says that money was thrust: into his pocket by Barrows, "•and he retained it in order that he might tell tho stewards of the affair. He won tho race with Angler, after a dead heat. Ho stated that when Barrows made the offer ho said it was on behalf of himself and Leonard, but thero was no evidence directly implicating Leonard, but as ho was known to have laid odds against Anglor (who was tbo fnvourite), tho club apparently concluded that he had some knowledge of the affair. Barrows absolutely denies Mtirtagh's state ment, and alleges that it is made out of revenge for private differences between them relating to money matters. Leonard also doniea everything] Jones, rider of , A.G., owned by lieslop, onoof tho stewards, states that Murtagh offered to lose if he would give him £5, as he wished to run weight off his horse. Leonard wished the proceedings to bo published, but as legal proceedings may ensue, the meeting de clined to admit reporters. Sovcral actions are talked about. Mnrtagh's disqualifica tion by the Jockey Club is now sure to ensue. He advertises all hit) horses for sale, and intends to leave tho district,

LEWIS'S MASTODON MINS TRELS.

These popular Minstrels, forty in number, will make their first appearance on Monday evening next, at the Theatre lioyal. They have won a distinguished colonial reputa tion. "The Mastodots," says the "Yeoman," "are unusually strong ballad singers, and in the comic element, particu larly racy. The instrumental clement is of a superior kind to that generally associated with coloured troupos." The orchestra, we learn, possesses musicians of high merit, and there arc eight corner men, including that extraordinary southern genius, Billy Wilson, of Georgia, whoso dancing and facial contortions were the wonder of datkie patron 3in past days. The Masto don entertainments are conducted with due regard to taste, and nothing admitted which could possibly give otfonce. Their ballads comprise such .ditties as " Little Blue Eyes," "Tears and Flowers," ''The Sad Sea Waves," and the best selections of nigger melodies from the Mastodon Reposi tory. The Mastodons, no doubt, will meet with due patronage in this city.

CRICKET MATCH.

English Eleven V. Auckland Twenty-two.

Yesterday (Concluded,) . •

-■- A.icitbil*B second and third overs were maidens^ Shrewsbury put Robinson away prettily to long leg for two, and a single by Scotton off Arneil cansed 90 to appear on fcho telegraph. He also plaoed Bobinson very niaely in the slips for one, and' the three other balls of thp over were each put away for one. Shrewsbury cut Arneil for one, and Buckland then came on as bowler In Robinson's place fit the northern cndi ScOtton put his firct, second, and third, to square leg for two each, and 100 appeared amidst cheers. Shrewsbury got- two from a pretty leg hit off Arneilj and two byes were run from Buckland's last of a maiden over. Arneil also sent down a maiden, and Buckland followed suit. Shrewsbury drove Arneil away splendidly to long field, but Yates was there, and a single was all that could be worked out of it. Following this up, he cut Buckland for two,while Scotton brought up 110 with a single from Arneil. Another change of bowling was made,. Farrar, the Taur anga underhand, relieving Bucjsland and Cox taking Arneii's place, Farm's iirst over was a maiden.. Kuns came pretty freely from Cox's bowl ing, but Fa^rrar kept the scoring down on his side for some time, till a leg ball was put out of the eastern boundary line by Scotton for three. Lynch took his place ou the eastern end and Scotton gave a chance oil his first ball, which waa not accepted. A nice leg hit for a single by Scotton was the only scoring done off the remainder*! the over. Lankham took the ball from Cox, and commenced again with a maiden. Shrewsbury cut Lynch for two, and Scotton put Lankham to long-leg for the same num ber. A leg ball from Lynch was hit away nicely by Shrewsbury for two, and 130 ap peared. Another leg hit off the same bowler was good for a single. Kuns'con tinued to come steadily in singles and twos. Lankham and Lynch changed ends, and imncediately afterwards the latter was hit high to long-leg. Donovan missed a rather difficult chance. Scoring proceeded monotonously, and 140,150, and 160 appeared, in succession, Isaac relieved Lynch, but no change was apparent. When the stumps were drawn, the score stood at 166 for the loss of four wickets. Lankham and Lynch both bowled well during the match. The latter had the wind against him, and was thus at a great disadvantage. Lankham's analysis is much better than that of any of the other bowlers.

To-day's Play.

The match was resumed at noon to-diy, Robinson bowling with the wind and Lank ham ugainst it. Percy Dufaur replaced KiDg as wicket-keeper, the latter going into the field. (Shrewsbury and Scotton returned to the wickets, and singles came very slowly for a time, Shrewsbury getting four, He then got a nice cut for three, and immediately afterwards Scotton put Lank ham away to leg. Three were run and a difficult fourth attempted. The bail was too smartly returned by Lynch and Thomp son, and .bank ham bad'no difficulty in removing Shrewsbury's bails before he reached his crease—lßo—s—77. Selbv, vjho had retired on the previous day through illness, took bis place. la Lankham's next over, Scotton was prettily caught at the wicket by Dufaur—lßo-6—40. Enimett, another left bander, filled vacancy, and took the remainder ot the over from Lank barn without scoring. Kobinson, who was bowling much better than yesterday, trundled a maiden to Selby, and Lankham followed it with another to Emmett. Selby got a leg single fr6m Robinson, and a nice oil' drive by KrnmcH from the same bowler brought up another. It was well fielded by Jcrvis, who has taken O'Brien's place Maidens came from both ends, and the monotony was relieved by Emmett getting fonr singles, two being ofi each bowler. Selby put Kobinson well away to leg for two, and the lumpy nature of the 1 ground prevented Donovan from fielding it nicely. Indeed it may be said that fielding on the outskirts ot the ground was dan gerous. Another maiden from Lankham was followed by a lucky one for Robinson. His third ball scattered Belby's stumps— 183—7—23. »haw,who was next man,gave Cox a good chance oif Robinson to square leg,but it was not taken. Xwo were run, Emmett drove Lankham prettily lor two, bringing up 100. Shaw skied a tempting one in Robinson's next over, and Dan Ljnch accepted it—l 92-8-2. Emmett put Kobinson away for one, and Pilling commencod with a two off the same bowler. A maiden was recorded in Lsnkham's favour, and then Pilling catching a leg ball from Kobinson on the rise, put it amongst the trees on the Pa-nell side for four. The telegraph board showed 200. JBmmett got a single off Lankham,aud then a full pitcher U leg from Robinson was raised by his batover the boundary at the western-side. This was good for four. Several singles brought the score up to 210. A fine drive by Pil ling, off Lankham, was smartly.fielded by Doaovan, and the score was only increased by one. Kmmett cut Lankham .for two. Immediately afterwards he slogged at one from Kobinson and was clean bowled—2l4 -9-8.

3.30. ALL-ENGtiAND ELEVEN. - FiBST Innings. Ulyett, o Robinson, b Lynch .. .. It Burlow. b Irtinkhaui 3 fc-elby, b Kobinson.. .. _ ..23 Bates, b Lankham.. ~ .. ..It Shrewsbury, b Imnkham, run out .. 77 Midwinter, o Buckland b Robinson .. 3 Scotton, b Lunkham, o Duteur .. 11 Shuw, b Hobinaon o Lynch .. .. 2 Kmmett. b Lankham .. _ .8 Pilling, not oat _ .. .. .8 J3jes, Wides, eta 10 Total. 211 BOWLING ANALYSIS.

2.45 p.m. Pcate did not go iv owing to illnesp, and the innings therefore closes for 214. An adjournment was made for luncheon till 2.30 p.m. When play was resumed, Arncil and Isaac went to the wickets. The former took the first ball from Midwinter, and made one by a nice drive. Isaac placed the next in Blips, where it-vas taken by Shaw— l—l- 0. Dewcs took his place, and played the remainder of the over very nicely. Bates took the bowling at the other end, and Arneil played a maiden from him care fully. Dewes got three from a "snick" behind the wicket off Midwinter, and drove Bates beautitully for two. He spread his shoulders to the next ball, and drove it over the boundary- Four were called, aud the telegraph board showed ten. Arneil cut- Midwinter prettily for two, and the feat was loudly applauded by the interested Aucklanders. Dewes cut Bates over point's head for two, and ran himself into double iigurcs. Determined to distinguish himself he let out at the next from Bates, aud a fine drive for four was the result. Auckland cheered enthusiastically. He also got a single off the last of the over, and then played a maiden from Midwinter, slogging each ball. Arncil also took a maiden from Batep, playing steadily and carefully. The score now stands at 20, for the loss of obo wicket, Dewes having got another single from off Midwinter. Bindon is fielding at square-leg in route's place.

3.10 p.m. Dewes got three from a good leg, hit' from Jiatop, and followed it with a single, A nice hit by Arneil brought up one, and Dewes, ever on the "slog," put one of Midwinter's over the bowler's head for two. A cut for one, was followed with another magnificent boundary drive for four, by Dowes, oft Midwinter, which brought up 30. Arneil was assisted to three by an overthrow, and, by a splendid drive, scored another three. This [placed him in double > figures, and 40 appeared on the telegraph. Mid winter sent up a no-ball, .which was care fully recorded against him, and he then changed his end, bowling .with the wind. Dewes got bis first well away to the off for two, but was clean bowled with the next. Loud cheering greeted the retirement of Dewes, who by a display of fine free- bat ting and excellent cricket; had, made the I good score of 31, the highest' obtained against the Englishmen in this colony- 43 j —2—31. Robinson was next man.

3,15 p.m. Fcato look the bowling at tho northern end, and Arneil who had scored 11, was caught at mid-on off his second.—43—3 -11. Percy Dufaur was next, aud he "sided" bis second from Prate to long-off, where it was taken by Barlow.—43 -4-0. Yates filled the vacancy, and Kobinson took a maiden from Peate. Yates broke his " dock "by getting Midv.'ijatcr to square leg foi' two, Kobhißon raised Peate .for one, the chance being lost. 3.40. Kobinson was bowled by Midwinter: 52—5 -4. Lynch, caught by Shrewsbury: 59-6-4.

' Tcstro, c Iramett, 0; Cameron, bftlid. winter, 4; King, b Midwinter, Oj extras *3. Total for 9 wickets, 72, ', . ' » ' ■■■ ■ 4.20. Yates, c Shrewsbury, 18; Cox, cShrewg. H bury, 0j Whiteside, b Peato, 0; Lank. ■v| ham, not out. Q: Bimlon, not out 1181 ■Total, 77. ' .M ■ Wm ' 5.30 p.m. We have just been informed theAuck- '1 lauders are all out for 07 runs.

DEPUTATION TO PREMIER.

THE OTAGO RUNS. ' . -.— A bEPUTATiON, consisting of Sit George. Grey, Major Harris, Mr J. Sheehan, Mr I J. A. Tole, and Mr A. J. Cadman, waited 1 this moraine; upon the Hon. the Premier.ior V ■; the purpose o£ urging upon him tho desirability of deferring the re-leasing of Q n Otago runs until the new Parliament should " have bad an opportunity of considering tha matter. . The deputation having been duly re ceived, Sir George Grey, who acted as spokee man, laid that they were anxious to see the Premier about the question of the rani in the South, and to propose to the Govern- M ment the desirability of refraining m from dealing with them until the As sembly meets, The reasons that they j had for taking this course were that the I lands about to be disposed of were of very I large area, and that it would be extremely possible that Parliament would think it ad- • visable to dispose of them on some system entirely different from that at present con- . templated. They (the deputation) thought that a much better one might be devised. H Besides, this Parliament was a new one, elected upon a much wider franchise than I any previous Parliament, and it contained such a large number of xnew members that it was really only just to the people of the 1 country that a question ol such magnitude should not be decided until they had ad ■ opportunity of expressing an opinion upon it, Therefore, that was the request they had U) press upon the Government. Mr Hall inquired it any of the other I members of the deputation wished to I speak, Mr Sheehan replied that he did not think * so, as Sir George Grey had put the question I quite as they wished to have it. Mr Hall then replied that the depntation was asking the Government to do what the I law said it should not do, and that law ' was the Land Act of 1877 i passed by Sir ;; George Grey's Government. Instated that, twelve months prior to the expiration of the leases of the runs in Otago, that those por- I tions of the runs which it was decided to 9 again lease for pastoral purposes in the 9 ordinary way should be leased by auction, I Now, these leasts expired on the Ist March, - 1883, and therefore the Government were f bound by law to pnt them up for. sale before the Ist ot Marcb, > in this year. There was some misapprehen- I eion as to the character of the land which ' was now to be dealt with, and alto as to |i the tenure which it was proposed to giTe i* to those persons who might become the leaecholders. He had seen- some state ments in the public prints from which it would be supposed that the Government I were going to lock -up land that would be I available, for agricultural settlement. That was quite a mistake. The law pie-,*1' Bcribed a different course, and the Govern-• ment were -following it. The law prescribed that the portion of the land that is available ■ for agricultural purposes was to be first oE all tot aside. This had been done. Then the pastoral lands had been classified, and the better class were not open I for re-lease but had been cut into • blocks for ealc on the system of pastoral I deferred payments, and V was' only the 1 residue or the inferior class of lands that it was now proposed to deal with. With re-1 gard to the whole scheme, they were no doubt aware that early in last session a'f memorandum from the ' Surveyor-General was laid upon the table of the House, I sotting forth the manner in which the Go vernment was recommended to deal with > this estate. The memorandum was re ferred to the Land Board of Otago, and the proposals, contained in it were approved and published with the newspaper report of the proceedings of the Board. These pro- ■ posals necessitated a topographical survey extending over a very large area 'of country, in order to enable the sub-divisions of the. runs to be made, and this had been issued after being approved by the Board. The large runs, as the members of the, deputation had no doubt seen, had in strict conformity with the Government's expressed intention been very largely sub-divided, indeed quite as much as it was possible to do to insure their profitable occupation. The runs had been made quite as small as it was possible to work with profit. That was what the Government believed. The survey had. been completed, and tne lithographic' copies of the survey plans were finished in December, and submitted to the Land Board in Otago. They went very fully into the question, and certain modifications;'.*; were suggested by them. In some in- 8 stances runs had been still further divided, I and an additional quantity of land had been excepted from leasing; and in the terms of years for which leases were to run, altera tions- had been made also. The depu tation would see that the leases were generally to be for 'no longer a term than ten years. They were.: for varying terms, and it appeared to him that there were more for fivo years than for any other term. Some were for one year, somo for three years, some for four years, some for live yean, some for six years, coma for seven years, some for eight years, soaia for nine years, and some for ten yean. Sub-: i jectto these modifications,tlic Watte Lands Board, after several sittings, approved the proposals of the Government; and their modifications had been adopted, aa no un derstood, entirely by the Cabinet. Then necessary alterations had- to he made in the maps, and after these had been litho graphed they had" been distributed through out New Zealand and throughout the Australian; colonies eince 25th of January H last. On the 7th of November last, notice g was issued that those 3,000,000 acres of land were falling in and would be dealt with in cither of the ways ho had just described. Sir George Grey :" Were any details B given ? Mr Hall replied that there could be no - details because, in the first place, the pro posals had not then been approved by the: Waste Lands Board of Otago; and, in the second place, the lithographic plans could not be prepared till the Waslo Lands Board ■ did approve. ' • " . Sir George Grey: I mean—was there no^f description given of the'rune?

Mr Hall said no. They bad no doub seen the advertisement which had appeared in die papers. It stated that the agrictil tural portiona of the land would bo forth with surveyed and offered for sale unde the deferred payment system, but that tha could not be done for some time as th( leases did notexpire for twelve months._ I also stated that the pastoral selection! would be sold by auction at the latter end o February, 1882. Mr Hall then read out ; list of the newspapers in winch this odrer tiaement had been inserted, viz., 30 injal in this colony, and including the Australur papers 45, and would be continued till tht day of side-the 27th inst. A larger •dj vertisenicnt, giving fuller particulars, had been inserted in the Dunedin papers. TIM terms and conditions of sale had been fatly described in the Gazette, and 3,000 ilipt and posters with the Gazette notice printed on them had been distributed amongst the Waste Lands Offices, Post Offices, and the Union Steam Shipping Cbmpany's omflSl throughout the colony. Map bad been lithographed and distributed by every ma«j since the 25th January, and they wore etui being issued as fast as the post could tain them out. This was the amount of publicity which the Government had been'able to, give to the proposed leasing of these runs, and he thought the deputation would atffe? with him that they had done as mom under the circumstances as it was possible for them to do in the way of giving publicity to the batter. With regard to the sugges tion that it might appear that we were locking up agricultural land, he might state that not only had every endeavour been made to exclude land which WW available for agricultural purposes, but that the terms of the new leases were such tn» the Government could at any time, «ponlZ month's notice being given, resume possess sion of any fo the land which had been leased if it were lequired for purposes oi sale, and that, too, without any compeos»r tion being given for improvements, except for those which exist at the.prescut time. It was therefore not possible to contend that they wore locking up any land that could be possibly availed of for the pur pose of sale. Practically, lie submitted that the notice issued ho • W back as November was an ample notice to all persons who were likely W compete for these runs, that they would be put up for sale at the end of February, and any persons who had such intentions would now visit Otago to see what the country was like, and .while there they could get

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