SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKBISSJSSJft&SSj US BUNSKT.-Thls Evening, 7.17 BUNRiaB.-To-morrow Morning, 6.5 MOON'S AGK.-Now Moon, 20th, 4.11 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

YIBTERDAT,

Llnfla Weber, brigantine. Bell. fromTalrna Minnie Hare, Bch.fNichc las. from Gisborao Bauoy Kate, ech., Lewis, from Kusell Ocean, aoh., Cockfleld, from Kubboll Oreti, 8.8., Campbell, Irom the South Reward, aob, Anderßon, from Whangarcl Bauoy Kate, son Lewis from Russell

TO-DAY. Arawata, D.S., Slnolalr, from the South

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Antaros, loading Melbourne and South-Arawata. Thursday Taranakl and South-Wanaka. Tuesday KusaeU, Whangaroa and Mongonul-Wellington Touraßsa-GfenelKl^Wellington, Monday or

Whangarei and Whangarei Heads- Argyle Saturday, and Argjlo. Tuesday Waiwera and Ruaaell-lona, Saturday Waiweraand Whonßarei-Ino, Wednesday Mangawai- Fingal, Thursday Moroury Bay-Fingal, Mon<?ay

IMPORTS.

Per Borealis-251tbs J.L Boneduat.-G. S, Juki as.

Xx Eyoor-20 tonß Wood's flour.-G, S. Jakins.

Per Oretl, from Napier-500 sheep, 200 saoks maize,

INWAB.DB Ooabtwisk.—Atalanta, from Ngu- BKurn, with 23,i50 feet timber; Start, from Whangarei p with 23.0U feet timber: Ocean, from RusteU, With 50 tons msnKaneso; ; Lizotte. from Tbamea, -with 25.000 feet timber; Mana, from Tairua, with 23.000 feet Umber. 38 bftgagurn; Leo. from Matakana, with postsi and rails; Keward, from Whangarei, with GO tow coal. U Backs gum* Nanoy. from Thames, with 17,010 (feet Umber; Meroury, from Mercury Bay, with 22,300 feet timber; Savoy Kate, from Kussell, with 00 tons coal; Iris, from Patua, with 17,337 •f co t timber.

Otjtwabd3 Coastwise.—Atalanta, for Ngu rgnrn; Btnrt,f or Whangaroa; Minnie Hare.for RueseU; Walhon, for Thame3; Paku, for Tai- Tam<

■The departure of the Oretl for Southern ports, nka been poßtponed until 1 D.m. to-morrow.

The brlgantlno Linda Weber arrived from Tairua yeaterday, with a cargo comprising 110.000 feet timber, with which Bho proceeds to Sidney.

The Stallwortty failed from New York on Deo. Bta, with 4.C00 oaaea kerosene for Dunedln, and 3,508 for Auokland.

The Sootlanfl, of London, Official No. 52,109, which sailed from Qeelqns; for the United Kingdom laden with grainonAprilUthlaat. naa not Bines been heard or.

The P. and O. Co.'a Bangalore, leavinu Venlco Daoember 80 and Brlndisi January 2 haa ono fffwaenger—Mr Stubba—booked for Auckland, The barqne May Queen, for Oanmru, and tho «ohoon«r Winifred, for Tavluni via Levuka, entered out at the Customs to-day. The oawco of the Straoathro for London ia valued as Follows :-Wool. £28.030; gum, £16,052; tallow, £1,875: oopra, £1,470; leather, fi1,533; O0t:on seed, £300; ootton, £1,032; zlno, £100; bonea, £29: manganeao. 4615; flax. £135; skins, £33; kauri timber, £180: bark, £11; sundries, £53. Total vtiue. about £50,534.

The Union Co.'s s.a. Wanaka arrived from the South at 830 a.m. yesterday,. .with the lollowlDß passengers;-Mf and Mra Seed, Mrs and Mlaa Beeoh, Mlssea Barker. Grant, Bendall. Reid, Kelly, Bluok, anfl Aubray, Mrs Powell, Master Scrivener. Messrs Hanney, O'Brien, Turner. Format, Godfrey, Ryan, Senior, Bet tany. liookerber. Branflll, Bouoher, Gardner, Clark, Patterson, Seager, Jury," Tiohbourno, Piitt, Davia. and-nine'in the steerage. Sbe returns South, according to announcement, at 5 p.m. to-morrow, latest train from Auckland at 4.15 p.m.

The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Pareora, Oaptaln Robert Power, left London for Auok land on Nov. 23, with the following r)aßßengera: —Second Cabin: Mlsa Hither J. White. Messrs ffranoia Ridley, Herbert Jackson, Henry B. Welfear. and U. R. Dyson. Steerage: Jamea SUiaoni Annie Brown, Katharine Browne. Eliza JEforton, Frank Horton, Tom -Horton, Harry fforton, Willie Horton, Herbert S. Slater, Mary A. Groovo?, Clara, Wilson, Mariaßartle, Emma Bartie, Laura Bartle, Julia Bartle, wnuam Hodgklnson, John Browne, Hazle Browne. .Mary' C. Browne, James 0. Browne, and Snrtoos Hwindbnrne. The Pareora returned to Gravesend, aa stated in previom issue, on Nov. 29.

Tho s.a, Athlon haa received a thorough over haul in the Graving Dook. She haa been soraped. oloanad outalde, and re-painted with the Union Company'a distinguishing colour-dark green; -while the inside haa been re-painted and de corated. A new shaft and propeller hare been put into her. and the boilora have be in thoroughly tested. The whole of the work in oonneolion with her Ihss been carried ont under the Buperviaion of Captain Cameron (marine) arid Mr Cook (engineering) superintendents. She was floated out of dook yesterday after noon.—" Otago Daily Times," Jan, 11.

i The (choonor Minnie Hare arrived from Eaßt Coast ports yesterday. after!aprotracted voysga of over a month, from Qieoorne, during whioh some very severe weither wae experienced. Captain Nicholas reports:—Left Qiaborne on December 2, and arrived off Awanui on]tho Ith, when we had a Btrong gals from the south, Could not work; ran round the Cape for shelter; arrived again on the Dth, took in 25 horses, 60 pigs, and Uc-atoa fowls ; Btrong winds from W. and N.W., obliged to keep under the Cape, got round on the 17tb, and put Into Bioka' Bay. where a auocaealon ot westerly galea detained us for three weeka; left on the Ith of January, had light eaaterly weather across the Bay. passed Inside the Memory's on the 7th, wind hauling round 8.W,, fresh, put into Walkawau for feed and water for the horses: left again on the 9th, strong; winds, freahenlng to a gale from 8.W., and ran for Port Fltzroy: left yesterday. the 15th, arrived at Eobimarama, and landed the horsesthls morning; oamo up to the wharf atlp.ni.

ARRIVAL OF THE ARAWATA

The as. Arawata, Captain Slnolalr, from Melbourne, arrived at 10 a.m. on the 16th. She Jaft Bandrldite Railway Her at 5.50 p.m. on the Ith, arrived at Hobart at 8 30 a. m. on the 6th, and Bluff at daylight on the 10th. Experienced light favourable winds and fine weather through ont. Left Blnff on the 10th at 5 p.m., arrived at fort Chalmers on the 11th at l a.m., Lyttelton on the 12th at 10.30 a.m., Wellington on the 13th B*3o a m., Napier on the 11th at 11 a.m., Qiaboroe on the 16th at i a.m, left at 9 50,arrl ving us above. Fine weather on ooaat. Saloon Paasengera for Auokland-Mr Bink, Mr Pateraon, Mr Harri son, Mrs Wilßon and infant, Mr Yanghan.Cary'a troupe, Kov. Wolih.Mlas Thomson, Mr and Mrs Ladernerowe, Mr Bennet, Mr Whithum, Mr Brown, Mr and Mrs Maofarlane, Mr Green, Mr Sheath, Mr and Mrs Rosa and child, Mrs John Ilosa and 3 ohildren.Mra Charterla, Mr Houlston, Mr Moale, Captain Havener, Mr Kibbln, Miaa Harklna, Mrs Terry. Mr Healey, Mlsa McGlaa han, Mlsa Jerram.Mra Nealo.lVlr and Mrs Eidd, Mlaa Niooll, Mr Johnstooe. We are tad ebted to Mr D, Ualglelah, purser, for late tiles, passenger lists, oto. ft

THE BARQUE LEBU IN A GALE.

A private letter reoelved in Auokland by the last mall contains the following item:—"The poor old Lebu mlB it will ,be remembered visited Auckland a lew years i>ko) hau been in for It again. She was caught ln'one of those sudden storroa oS Douglas Bay, Isle of Man, prior to Nov. 29. Twelve hands were loat, in cluding the Captain, and seven of tbo crew of the barque and four men belonging to the Douglas life-boot, which had put off to rou der her aasistonce." Whether the Lebu la a complete wreck or not we are not Informed, bat judging from the above we might asaume that she most have been greatly knocked about, if not totally wreoked. The barque Lebu Is a vessel of 728 toni, belonging to Liverpool. She Tllsted Auokland In October, 1879, in charge of Captain Lindauy. ■ '

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Wanaka, 5.8.. Anderson, from the South Hannah Mokau, h.s., Dale, from Baglan

DEPARTURE.

Maogregor, s s., Amodeo, for Waitara The s.B. Hannah Mokau arrived early yeater day morning from Raglan, with 19 figs, 27 baloa wool, and 63 bales flax, The Northern Co.'a s.s. Maogregor left on Saturday at 3.30 p.m. for Waitara. Sbe may be expeoted to return hither aome time to-morrow. The 8.8. Bowena was to leave at 3 p.m. to-day for Wanganui, calling at way parts.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Kaipara Hhads, Saturday. ■ Vessels windbound: Syren, Fanny, and Telegraph, • Helknsvillk, Saturday. Arrived: Nightingale. Makarau, Saturday. Arrived: W, O. Wentworth. Tk Kovunv, Saturday, Anivndi Magellan Cloudand Maud 6raham» Loaded: Annie Wilson. Akatapu, this day. Arrived: Cutty Bark, Advanoe, and Pelican, schoonera. all from Lyttelton. Loading: Faloon, Ooeola, Aratapu. ■ The ateamer Hffort, Oapt. Fernandez, leaves Aratapu to-day for Auokland. Mihtai, this day. Arrived : "Vision. MAKOAwiiAiti!, this day, Arrived: schooner Marmion.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Oamauu, this day. The Gwendoline arrived here this morning.

Bluff, this day. . Arrived: Rotomahana. Saloon (or Auckland: Moadames MoOaul and family. Fisher, J. MoMUlun, DobßOn, Austin, Mookrldge, Mlea Mara, Hon. Vitsber, Hot. Mr Bobertaoo, Messrs Brown, Thonmi, Blrrle, Hawkes, McMillan, Hobson. Btodart. Cuthbort, Hon. Mr Cuthbert, ond two steerage.

Pobt Chaimsbs, yesterday. ' Sailed: Auckland, ship, for London, with a |ull cargo ot wool, skins, and grain.

COMMERCIAL.

. Evening Stab Office, Mcndny. - Mrl). A. Tole.Commlflßloner of Crown Lands, olfo-ed by auction a number of portions of blookß oi land at the Crown Lands offlno to-day, tor gum-dlgzlng purposes. The following were sold. The other rural lands are open for eoleo tlon. 8,737a0rea. WalonokoParish; upaocprico £1 per annum. Mr A. Eucklaxui. Maaogannl Block (part of) 30.000 acres, £50: Walpona Block (part of) 30,000 aorea, £200 ; pur chaser, Mr MltohelBOn; Walkoropupu Block (north pait) 4VJOO acres, £365 ; Kalrata Block, 23,700 aorra. £20; Mauglnangiiia Blocfe (part of) 1,700 acres, £10; Mr w. B. Jenkins; Hukerenni JHHi, 19,000 acres, £120, Mr Barber; Great EKr lßlana,U,OoO acres, £Bo ; Mr Maclarlano.

A. great many nenraielo diseases, trnon BBgra vated, become spasmodic, and it ia in this part ticular stage or type of the diaeaae, that the great mollifler, known as Udolpo Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatlo Sohnapps, aaaerta its supremacy* it soothea the nerves by its gontly dlttuaive proper ties, allays irritation by its quieting effeots, ana toning the ayßtem, strengthens the organs, so.as tolperfoot functional'

Mail Notice.

Mails will Olobb asUndeb.-

This DAT* For Ruasell, Kawakawa, and Hokianga, per Arawata, at 1 p.m. *»■__.—,- ..,* For Russell. Kawakawa, Wangaroa. and Mongonui, perGlenelg. at 4,30 ?-m. w For Tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Opotlkl, per Wellington, at 4.30 P.ru. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m. Tuesday, 17th Inatant. For Thames, per Botomahana, at 10 a.M. For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Caaoy. at 10 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, and Napier, per Oroti,

at 3 p.m. ForWaitara.perLalla Rookh, at 3.13 p.m. For Taranakt and Southern ports, per Wanaka, at 5.15 p.m. For money ordero, registered letters, and newspapers, at 2.15 p.m. Late letters till 3.30 p.m. For Coromnndel, por loua, at 3.E0 p.m. For WhanKarei Heads. Waipu. Whangarol, and Mangapai, per Argyle. at 1.30 p.m. Wednkbday, 18th instant. For Norfolk Island and New Caledonia, por Walwera, at 11 a.m. : Thursday, 19th Instant For Gisborne, Napier, Southern ports, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Arawata, at 11 a,m. Tuesday, 3lßt inatant. Per B.S. City of Now York, as follows i- For Sandwioh Islands, United States of America. Canada, Britißh Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Forolgn West Indies, at 1 p.m. i For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Vet money orders roglatered lotters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a,m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. Thla mall will be due in London, oh Mon day, 13th March, 1832. S. B. BIBS. Chief Postmaster, Chief Post-offioe, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

JanuabV 16, 1882.

Theatre Royal — Montague-Turner English Opera Company: "11 Trovatore," 8 p.m.

South British Buildings—Auokland Builders' and Contractors 1 AasoolatiOD, 8 p.m. ProtoatantHall,Newton—Boyal Albert L.OL., 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

CLAftKK,-On January ]6th, at her residence, Aroh Hill, tho wife of Mr, J. Olarko, photo grapher, of a daughter.

Marriage.

CAMPBBLL—FIKLDS.—On 27th October, 1881, at the Registrar's Oflloo, Auokland. Aloxandor Campbell to Uertrndo Fields, both of Auok land.

Death.

CRAYFORD.-On January 10th, at her parents' realdonoe, Kpsom, Duiay May, youngoat and btloved daughter of William and Annie Cray ford, aged 8 years and 8 months. De«ply regretted. She Bleeps in Jesua.

DONALDSON.-On the 16th instant, at hla parents' residence, Hill-street, Newmarket, Thomas Donaldßon, aged 19 years. The foneral will take placo to-morrow (Tuesday). 17th instur.t. at 4 p.m, Frioflda are respeotfully invited to uttond.

YOUNG.—On the 15th January, at her fathor'a residence,Mnk-atrout,Newton, Louisa, accond daughter of J. L. Young, aged 7 years. Tho funeral will leave her t athor's residenco at i o'cloo* to-morrow. JCrlendß aro respect fully invited to attend.

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1882.

for the causa that lacks aulllanct, For tho wrong that needs resistaoc For the future in the distancet And the good that we can do.

Tawhiao left Alexandra for Auckland to day. Ho will stop at tbo Green Lane Station at four o'clock, where he will be met by the Mayor and Dr. Campbell. From thence he will proceed straight to Qmkoii and remain until Thursday, the day which the committee have fixed for his reception and welcome by the people of Auckland. This is a brief outline of the present arrangements for an event of the most interesting character, Eighteen years have elapsed since the outbreak of the Waikato War estranged the European and Maori people, and at last the hatchet is to be formally buried, and the two races to shako hands and seal up a regretted, if not a forgotten, past. We take that to be the right interpretation of Tawbiao's sentiments In voluntarily accepting the invitation of the citizens of Auckland, and we are sure that the wel come given him will leave no doubt in hi? mind regarding the desire of the pakelms to cultivate the friendliest relations, and work together for the good oi both races, 'the occurrence has more than a provincial import ance ; it is a great event for the colony of New Zealand, and a significant fact in the development and growth of the British Empire. We regard it as uu elo quent symbol of Ihe establishment of amity and concord between the remnant of a con quered people and their not ungenerous con querors ; it is the beginning of the end of a rigid system of exclusiveness on the part of the natives, which, in its nature, could not but prove a continual source of suspicion and danger; it is the in auguration, let us hope, of an era era of peace and mutual confidence between the two races, and of mutual advantage to both. To the active Caucasian mind it has been almost intolerable to think that a few thousands of natives should not only pre vent communication by land between our different settlements, but should also lock up from useful development a large tract of beautiful and fertile country. But with feelings worthy ef their traditions and of their great future, the colonists have re spected the rights of the prior possessors of the soil, and have been content to bide their time and trust to winning the volun tary consent of the Maoris to open up their territory. And thus, tho securing of a route for the Auckland-Taranaki trunk line of railway— supposing this to be secured as the result of Tawhiao's visit will not represent a tithe of what the British in New Zealand have gained. They have gained a moral victory over native pride, prejudice, and distrust, and have established a worthy precedent of how fallen foes may be conciliated, and made to feel that, though' robbed of dominion, they are not slaves, but free men. This is the essential difference between the policy adopted towards Tawhiao and that enforced against Te Whiti. The British wars in JXew Zealand, though at times waged a I'outrance, have never been characterised — on our side—by the excesses and barbarities which have stained occasionally the exploits of our arms elsewhere. Perhaps the fact that our foes were braver and more intelligent than aboriginal races usually are, called forth our nobler qualities towards them. It will, without doubt, be because of their innate superiority, if the Maories are to be saved from the common doom of aborigines wherever the white man's foot has trod ; it will be by their accepting what is good in , our civilisation and rejecting what is bad, and by their gradually assimilating them selves to European habits and modes of life. That this may be the result of tbe hoped • for speedy opening up of the King Country is our hearty wish and prayer. The reception of King Tawhiao on this occasion is to be eminently rational and appropriate. This bloodless victory will be celebrated—not with the noisy demonstrations which attend the rejoice ings over a great military achievement, when guns are fired, and bonfires lit, and when the heedless rabble shout and hurrah. Some of the wisest and best of our citizens will meet the Maori potentate; he will be shown our wharves, stores, forges and manufactories; there will be conference on these and other topics of importance to the pakeha and Maori; and he will be banquettod in true British style. We tui.-t also that this visit of Tawhiao and his chiefs will demonstrate to the Bri tish at home that the fanaticism of Te Whiti has a hold on but a section of the Dative population, and it ought thus to have an immediate influence on the pros perity of New Zealand by re-establishing public confidence in this colony as a field tor emigration and »itlement. Let us hope that Tawhiao may be favoured with royal weather, that bis visit to our city and district may pass off agreeably to all con cerned, and that more than all the good results anticipated may flow from it.

The Board of Governors of the Grammar School will to-morrow consider the question of a boarding establishment in connection with the school. We referred to this cub« ject when it was last under considera-,

tion, and feel more convinced than ever that a fatal misiako will be mado if any portion of the present limited site is taken for the pur pose, A residence in the trauntry, under the control of masters of the school, would be an immense attraction to people at a distance, and many boys would be sent here by parents whose regard for the health of their boys would deter them from con demning the lads to ft sort of perpetual re sidence in a confined school. In cases _of epidemic, either in tho city or the boarding establishment, the school would sufFer by the proposed plan of attaching tho two. And under any circumstancea, the healthof the boarders, and the confseqttent success of the entire scheme, rcUßt benefit largely by a country residence dissociated from the humdrum of daily school lifts If the Board resolve to go on with tan plan of building on the school site, they will practically con demn the boarding establishment to failure, and compel Sparer ts to seek other places of residence for boys who have to como to town for their education.

IT IB rather unfortunate, particularly to men of coemopolitan ideas, that a project which, to one nation, ia most praiseworthy and patriotic, wears a totally altered aspect to people of a different nationality. And though we aro pleased to think that cos mopolitan ideas arc spreading aid obtain inp a constantly increasing hold upon tho popular mind, there are some questions upon which it is still extremely diiticiilt for people to look with other than nil oyo of prejudico, and a greater or less degree of national biaa. Two sutih questions are touched upon in the recent cablegrams from Home—questions which wo cannot look at with otner than a British eye. Wo alludo to the claim of Mr Blainc, the United States Secretary of State, that Ma Government should have solo control of tho projected l'anania Canal, aud to a movement set ou foot in Spain with a view,to purchasing Uibraltar from the British. From tho American and Spanish stand-points respectively, these proposals aro eminently patriotic; that is, we should call by that name similar proposals made by Britons anywhero on behalf of " British interests " ; but as things are, no loyal subject of the Queen can sympathise with these ideas and aspirations. Regarding tho l'tinania Canal, no one who considers the extent aud importance of British commerce on the world's highway can fail to sec tho prepostcrousness of the American pretensions, aud there aro already indications that the cluim ad vanced will be very considerably modiQcd, if not altogether abandoned. Indeed, it may safely bo asserted that England will never allow the control of such* an im portant channel to pass into tho bauds of any alien Power, unless she is content that her bonsted naval supremacy should become a thing of the past. Kor like reasons, Britain can never cutertaiu any scheme for tho cession of Gibraltar to the Spanish or any other Government. It is highly improbable that a proposal for its purchase will ever be mado, and tho move ment to that end which has been started iv Spain has no doubt been originated by some impractical dreamers whoso " patriotism " has- rather obscured their common sense, not to aay their sense of tho ludicrous. For supremely ludicrous it would be for I Britain to barter away that position which it has cost her so much blood and treasure to secure and maintain, Even the most rabid Cosmopolitan must admit that Gib raltar is iv proper keeping. Tlic "key of the Mediterranean " is properly hold by the nation having the greatest interests at stake, and tho peace of the world is best secured when tho balnuco 13 held by a powerful and peace-loving people.

Captain aud Mrs Ashby havo arrived at Dnnedin, and will be in Auckland iv a month*

Mr Henry Shorn, barrister of Lincoln's Inn, has received a letter from Mr Justice Gillies, notifying that ho has successfully passed tho New Zealand law examination.

Amongst tho passengers from tho South by the Wanaka, which arrived at Onchungu yesterday, were Mr Gardncr,advanco agent of lient and liachcltlcr s Mi us twin, Mr Sued, Socretary ot Customs, and Mr Hanuay, asiistant manager of railways. .

The A Battery of Artillery held their first shot and shell practice this year on Satur day afternoon at the North Shore. One of tho youngest members of tho corps—Gunner Lumpkin—was adjudged to have made the best shooting, Corporal Leo second, Ser geant Lipacombo third, and Gunner Kcarns fourth.

The " Rose of Castile " was re-produced at the Theatre Boyal on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance in all parts of the house, aud Mis 3 Anuia Montague and Mr Charles Turner received frequent ap plause tor vocalistic display during the pro gress of the opera. Verdi'a popular opera, " II Trovatore," is announced for this oven ing.

■ Latest Intelligence from tho Quarantine Station is to the effect that no fresh cases of sickness have shown among the Zcalandia's passengers. Stangcr is reported to be almost well, occasionally sleeping out \m own room and otherwise employing his time. It is now certain that his was not a case of small-pox, and doubts are even.now enter tained as to the exact nature of Crawford's affliction. He ia said to be getting better, at all events, and great hopes are now given for his recovery. Mr T. Gamble went down to-day in the Customs launch with a fresh lot of provisions, but had not returned up to the time at which we went to press.

Michael Ryan, accused of committing an indecent assault on Lucy llullam, aged 11 years, at Aratapu, and arrested in Auck land on the charge, has been committed for trial by two Justices at Aratapu, viz., Messrs T. S. Walsh and Frederick Norton. Detective Jeffrey represented the police, and conducted the prosecution. The evi dence of the child was partly corroborated by her mother and Mrs Thompson. Kyan is a man up in years, and had been working in the district as.a gum-digger.

Mr Percy Small hold will repeat his sev eral flew series of views by limelight, to morrow evening in St. Thomas's school room, in aid of the funds, Mr Bmalllield will exhibit photographs of the grand old cathedrals and abbeys of .England, includ ing Westminster, Canterbury, Norwich, Gloucester, &c, also, photos of the scenery of Killarney and other parts of Ireland. Egytian antiquities, the Nile, etc., con cluding with about 12 views of the falls of Niagara, accompanied by explanatory lecture.

' The firing by the members ot the Auck land Naval Brigade, for the money annually presented by the Insurance Company, took place on Saturday. About thirty men were at the range under the charge of Lieutenant, Smith. Owing to the heavy wind that was blowing, the day was anything but favour able for shooting. Tho ranges were 200, 300, and 400 yards, 7 shots each range. The following are the names of the prize winners: —P. O. F. Smith, 73 points ; P. Monlden, 68; L. Dodds, 58; J. Le Griffin, 51 jG. Finlay, 49 ; J. Harding, 4fi ; P.O. J. Wait, 45; T. Allan, 45; T. Powley, 43; J. Stanley, 42; W. BrannigaD, 41; J. Savage, 41; E. Sturch, 39 ; J. Clark, 37; W. Wait, 35; J. Fenton, 29 ;T. Solomon, 26 ; P.O. G. Moor, 26; J. J. Jackson, 25; T. Moulden, 22,

The annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Peter's, Onehunga, was held on the | evening of the 13th inst. The Rev, VA E. 1 Mulgan presided, and gave a report of the progress of the past year. There had been an increase in the number of com municants. A great improvement had been made in the musical portion of the service, which was due to the teaching of Mr Gordon Gooch. The receipts from offertories, Sunday-school, and other aourcea, amounted to £323 17s 7d, disburse ments, £316 6a lid, balance, £7 10s Bd. The church was free of debt, and con sequently had no liabilities. The wardens and vestrymen were re-elected, it was resolved to give four offertories in tho year for the objects recommended by the Synod at its last sittings.

At daybreak yesterday morning Mr Fearnley, a settler at Lucas's Creek observed a large fish,apparently of tho whale species, lying stranded on the mud flat in front of his residence. The mammal bad deposited itself across the muuth of a little cove, com pletely damming the wattr. Believing the animal to be dead, Mr Fearnley put off in his boat and was asserting his claim to the whole by making fast a hawser to its tail, when it displayed evidences of vitality, and before Fearnley could get out of the road a whisk from the animal's caudal appendage played pitch-and-toss with the boat and its occupant. Fearnley scrambled ashore, and believing that if left alone the animal would die with better grace he did not interfere with it again for some hours. In the afternoon, however, the captive appearing quite lively and seeming to have not the slightest intention of giving up the ghost, Fearnley administered the coup tie grace with a few rifle shots. It is about 30 feet long, 15 feet in circumference, while the flukes measure seven feet from tip to tip,

Uarv'a Juvenile Pirate Opera Company, numbering 56 oil told,accompanied by thoil band> arrived by tho Arawata this morning. -They leave for Thames by the steamer to night, Afte* playing thero for n short tlrno they return to Auckland, opening on the 23rd instant,

Sergeant Kidd, who was stationed at Auckland four or live years ago, during Mr Broham's time, and who was then removed to Tauranga, has ninco been performing duty at Gis'oorue, and returned from the South in company With Mrs Kidd by the Arawata to-day. We understand that Ser geant Eidd will resume duty In Auckland directly,

We have ueen requested by Mr lt.jTuclcer to correct an omission Which occurred in his letter in Saturday's Star. Mr Tucker meant to say that no deatha Ji-om /ever had taken place in Kdinburgu-streot for five years, not that " no deaths " had occurred at all,

The Presbyterian Synod of Ol'ago have accepted tho application of the Rev. Mr Maxwcrf, Congregationalist, to join the Church. The dividend to ministers for the year Xrom the sustentation fnnd is £213 13s lid. .

Mr Gordon Gooch R. A.M has had a very successful concert at Hamilton, and at the close complimented the residents on the excellent acoustic properties of their hall.

The evangelistic service at tho Theatre Royal last evening was largely attended, Mr Smith presided, and addresses were de livered by the Rev, Mr. Logan, an Ameri can missionary, recently Arrived from the Caroline Islands, and Mr W. K. Vines. Several nyrans were sung by the choir under tho leadership of Mr Tudehbpo.

Wo would remind our readers that Mr Gordon Goo^h'a concert takes place at the Devonport Hall to-nigbt, commencing at 8 o'clock. Mr Gooch will be assisted by Madaino Murielle, Miss Sykoa, Mrs Tapper, Mr Campbell, and Mr Slater (ac companist), Admission (ono price only), 2a.

Tho Auckland Chamber of Commerce will meet to-morrow to consider the ques tion of direct steam service with England in connection with tuc P. and O. Goinpany. It was at one time intended to postpone tho meeting till Friday on account of Tawhiap'a expected arrival, but as the Maori Ring's visit does not take place till Thursday the meeting of the Chambers will be hold to-morrow.

His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury has informed Bishop Cowie of his intention to confer ou tho Venerable Archdeacon Clarke, of the Bay of Islands, tho degree of Bachelor of Divinity, in recognition of the archdeacon's valuable cervices in connection with tho Maori Church, especially in tho matter of organising tho Nativo Church Board of tho north of the dioebso.

Nominations for tho Dargaville Cup Handicap, Hurdle Handicap, Publicans' Purse Handicap, aud Kaipara Handicap will close on Wednesday. The mail closed at 3,30 p.m. on that day, bnt it will be better for owners of horses to post their nominations to-day, so ns to catch the mail Which closes at 6.30 a.m. on Tuesday. Letters are to contain a nomination fee of 2 sovb. fur each event, and to be addressed to ihe secretary, Mr 11. W. Baker, Darjja ville.

Duriug tho prevailing hot weather it is very advisable that vessels discharging pigs or other offensive matter should be required to take up quarters at the Koihvay Pier or some other loss frequented placo than the Queen-street Wharf. Two schooners were lying alongside, just opposite the toll-house,

to-day, each with a cargo of pigs, and the stench arising therefrom proved particularly unpleasant to passers-by. Duriug last summer these " pig-sbips " were prevented from discharging at tho Queen-street Wharf, and it is certainly the duty of the authorities to sec that a similar arrange ment is enforced this season. Considerable anxiety is reported to be felt iv Onehunga at present owing to tho spread of scarlet fever in tho district. In the Borough alono it is stated there arc up wards of twelve cases, some of which it is feared will prove tatal. The Onehunga Borough Council is, ex-ollicio, the local Board of Health, but up to the present, the Council has taken no action in the matter. Within tho last few days a patient suffering from scarlet fever is) said to have boon con veyed In an omnibus from Oncliunga, with other passengers, to the Hospital. A sani tary ollicar would seem to m very much required in Onehunga. Tenders aro oalled by Mr E. Bartlcy, architect, for the erection of a three-story building in Durham-street, to be occupied by Messrs Hunter and Nola'n. Tho struc ture, which is to be of brick and cement, will have a frontage to Durham-street ot about 33 feet, wideniug out sideways until the back-wall assumes a length of 38 feet 6 inches, and with a depth of 62 feet. There are to bo three stories, provision beiog made for a cellar if re quired at any future period. Mho lower story is intended for stabling, and has en trance from Durham-street by a large gate. Between this and the second floor is a dis-

tance of 14ft. The second and third floors

will be nsed for storage, and the two opart meats will be 12ft. and 10ft. in height res'

pectively. There aro to be three circular beaded ornameutal windows in each of the upper stories,while tho front of the building is finished oil" with cornices and parapet pilasters. The roof is of corrugated iron, and furnished with a skylight to give extra light to the upper story. Tenders are in vited for Tuesday next,

To the Editor : Sir,—On my way through the Wade township yostorday (Sunday) afternoon, at about half-past four, I wit nessed a very disgraceful scene, which, I was informed, may be witnessed there al most any Sunday. In the verandah of the large hotel, there were two or thrcp men all apparently tho worse for liquor—of whom ono shouted at mo, and would very likely havo aseaultod me, but for another man, who aecmed to be doing what he could to control his visitors. Mot to men tion the demoralising influence on the young of such disgraceful scenes, near tbo most public part of the settlement, the violence of drunkard? at that particular hotel is particularly dangerous to travellers whose horses are liable to be frightened, in crossing the "river closo by, by tho wild shouts of intoxicated men. Whilst our School Boards are doing all they can to cnltivate the intellects of our children, it is intolerable that other boards should liccme men to encourage and preside over such orgies as are common and notorious iv not a few country hotels,—l am, yours obediently, VIATOR.

At tho regular meeting of the French Literary Society on Saturday evening (Mr C. de L'Eau presiding) Mr Peltzor delivered an interesting lecture on " Episodes in the life of the Prince Imperial," the principal one being a dramatic incident which took place during a distribution of prizes at tho Sorbonne in 186 S. It arose from a declara tion made thereat by Madame Cavaignac, widow of the general of that name whom Napoleon 111, had banished, and who had died broken-hearted in exile. Every year there is a public competition between the pupils of the various lycdes affiliated witn tho University of Paris, and the successful contestants receive their prizes at the Sorbonne, in the presence of the most distinguished people of the country, In 186S ' the ceremony was presided over by tho Prince Imperial, and proved to be one of the most numerously attended and brilliant ever witnessed. Amongst the prize-winners was the son ot the exiled General, Joan Victor Ernest Cavaignac. The calling out of the memor able name hushed the audience into per fect silence. It met with no response. The call was repeated, but still no response. However, at the third summons, a lady, clad in deep mourning, and wearing the loog black veil of a widow, rose slowly from her seat; she stood proudly erect, and lifting her veil with a dignified gesture, uttered distinctly the following words: — "The son of General CavaigDau refuses to receive his crown from the hands of the son of his father's murderer." Mr Peltzer, who happened to be an eye-witness of this dramatic incident, told his hearers that the implacable words of Madame Caviflgnac threw the assemblage into contentious dis order, and produced a galling impression on the young Bonaparte. It was the first opportunity, but by no means the last he had of ascertaining the real feeliogs of the nation towards his doomed dynasty. Tho lecturer afterwards reviewed the moai, ridiculous part acted by the'Bonapartes in the Franco-German War, when they set out for the army of the Rhine in Court carriages escorted by lackeys, cooks, scullions, parasites, and sick nurses; and, in concluding, paid a high tribute of respect to the memory of the chivalrous prince, so studiouHj so brave, so generoua, and of so pure a life, who Ml like a soldier, when boldly facing tho foe. Miss J, Mor ton, Messrs H. B. Morton, Morrison, and E. Morton, were elected members of the Society.

The monthly inspection parado of the Vic toria, Hobson. and No. 3 Companiea, a.H X, will take placo to-morrow evening at 7.30 p.m.

The members ot the Sir Henry Havelock Lodge ot Good Templara will hold their "At Home" to morrow (Tueßday) evening at eight o'clock. Kefreshmonta will be provided by tho ladies of tbo lodge. The programme of ballads, parlour games, recitations and muslo is commendable, and in good taste.

ACCIDENTS.

On Thursday afternoon, between live and six o'clock, a lad named Frederick Williams, who resides at King-street, Archhill, was driving in Po'nsonby, when the horac shied and lib was precipitated to the ground, the in. juries resulting therefrom being a brouen arm above tho elbow and a grazod ohest. Fortunately Pr Walker, who has lately come to reside amongst us, was quickly on the spot, and proceeded at once to set the broken limb. The boy is favourably pro. greasing On Baliirday afternoon, a boy of Bight years of age, nameu" John Calvett, had his thigh fractured by the kick of ahorse, near the Auckland market, ihe little boy, in ignorance of the danger, tickled the with a stick, which caused him to kie^ tho boy as described. , His pareuta reside in Vincent-street, but it was deemed advisable to send him to the Hospital, where he will receive necesaary attention, , A like accident occurred in th<s markfet later in tha evening to Wilson Pepworth, a man in tlio employ of tho City.Coun-, oil. Pepworth, it appears, was passing a horse which was tied at the Queen-street entrance to the market, when the horse kicked, struck Pepworth on the right Bide, and knocked him down. It was With difllculty, and with some assistance, that he managed to reach his home in Hbbsoh street. Yesterday, however, it was feared that iVpworth had received some internal injury, and he was convoyed to.the Hospital for examination and surgical treatmpnt. , An accidont occurred on the 6th mat., at Oruru, to Mr George Thomas, a settler. Mr Thomas possessed a troublesome bull, and on the evening in question, the owner was in the act of driving the sturdy animal from a neighbour's door, when he turned, not being pleased with a head-aching blow between tho horns, rushed at his master, and knocked him down. A correspondent says: "Mr Thomas made hia escape with his face a good deal disfigured, and his loin soro from the bull's attempts to gore him. I am happy to say that Mr Thomas is able to go about, though ho feels rather stiff in some of his joints, and to prevent such like happening again, he caused the animal to be shot tho same day."

CHORAL HALL.-M. CARON'S CANTATA.

M. CAEOa's prize cantata, "Victoria," was performed at the Choral Hall on Satur day afternoon, before an audience which, ia point of numbers, Was altogether incommen surate with the attractiveness of the enter tainment. To tlio unsettled weather and the unsuitability of tho time selected for the performance must this result be attri buted rft'her than to any feeling of indiffer ence on the part of the public. Apart from this, the cantata was produced under rather disadvantageous circumstances, in conse quence ot the hastiness of preparation, nnd the necessarily imperfect acquaintance, therefore, which the choir had with the music. It was tho original determination of the composer to have given it next Saturday, with the fit1! strength of the Opera Company and Philharmonic Society, but a change in his arrangements afforded him only a week to prepare, aud denied him the opportunity even of ono complete rehearsal. The assistance of the Philhar monic Society was but nominal. Only a few ot its merhbers attended, .and they did not seem to add much, if aiy, strength to the regular, professional choir. The orchestra, however, had tho appreciable assistance of several local musicians, and certainly the instrumentation was a pleas ing feature in the afternoon's prooeedmgs. Tho first item on tho programme was tbo execution by the orchestra of a selection of uational airs expressly com posed by M. Caron for the opening of the Mnlbourno Exhibition, It included the national airs ot Franco (" La Marseil laise"). Germany ("Der Wacnt Am Uhoin"), Austria (Haydn's Hymn to the Emperor), Italy, Russia, the United States ("The Star Spangled Banner" and "Yank«o Doodle"), Belgium, and Great Britain (" Kulo Britannia "), and they were one aud all played with skiil and precision. "Rule Britannia" was given with full vocal accompaniment. The cantata came next, and it soon made a pleasing iraprcs nion upon the audience. The music is flowing and pretty at tho beginning, and a? tho theme varies it becomes »piriterl, joyous, and exultant, changing invariably with' the poetic ideas contained in tho words, and throughout shewing very clearly that tho composer has striven successfully to give correct musical expression to the poetry with which he had to deal. Many of the chords hares a really charming effect, the airs are agreeablo to tho ear, and the harmony is well sustained. We have already, in a former issue, described the character of the music, so that it is un necessary to refer to it here, fur« ther than saying that it p'oved con clusively that the repute which M. Caron enjoys is well merited. The per forraanco was good, notwithstanding hurried preparation and alight rehearsal. The soloists wero Miss Annls Montague (soprano), Miss Carria Godfrey (alto), Mr Charles Turner (tenor), and Mr Gordon (baas), and it lined hardly lie added that the selections entrusted to them were well ren derod. Mr Turner's solo, "O Summer L»nd," was sung carefully and with great taste, while Miss Montague gave with decided effect the ensuing soprano solo, and also the bolo in the second part, " O Golden Day of Glory." Miss Carrie Godfrey was in good voice, and rendered very acceptably tho contralto solos, despite' a notice able curtailment of tho vocaliasd passages, while Mr Gordon was heard to advantage in the recitativo and bass solo " Now on the Grassy Plains." Of tho con certed selections the quartettes and choruses, "Then Busy Sounds" nnd "Wave, Wave Your Silken Banners," were most deserving of comtnondation. The choir, which was made up of 17 sopranos, 11 contraltos, 13 tenors, nnd 6 basses, acquitted itself creditably.although it must be admitted fur ther practicewasneeded. Theentcrtainment, on the whole, was very pleasant, and was evidently enjoyed.

MINING NEWS.

Union CJ.M.C— In the low lovel I havo two men driving. I am close up to the cross-reef now. I think, by the appearance of the country, that 1 will cut the cross rccf next week. The main reef ia broken up a little for the last few feet. There ia a great improvement in the country here nice sandstone country. I have every hope, if the cross-reef is any way solid when I cut it, that I will get gold in it from the appear ance of the country. I did not get another man yet to work in the winze, as I had to get a bucket and rope, and I did not like to incur the expense until I heard from the directors. lam prospecting the reefs in the upper portion of the mine myself for the last week. I can get a few colours of gold in some places, but nothing of any conse quence bo far. 1 have forwarded to you the pay shoet up to the 13th January, that is, from the 16th to the 23rd December, 1881, and from the 2nd to the 13 th January, 1882 I was expecting a letter or some instruction from the directors this week. I intend to knock off one of the men it I do not get an answer from you, and go to work in the low lovel myself, until I prove the cross reefjand rise on it a few feet.—There ia a fow thill ings expenses due on the Matawai and Hokitika. I wish you would try and send it down, as they are asking me about it.— Thomas Cakkoll, Manager.

Home Rule G.M.C—I beg to inform you that the mine started opeiations ugain on Wednesday, the 4th inst., bat was in full swing on Mo nday, the 9th of January. Since starting, I obtained 121bs picked stone from No. 3 or low level. Tho reef here still maintains tho usual size. I have driven IS foot past winze since making a start after the holidays. Will start leading stopes to-night, both north and south. I have also started a rise 50ft south of winze. I expect to sec some good hauls of speci mens in running the etopes over. 1 am also stopiDg from wiuzo on northern boun dary where I obtained 2091bs of specimens and picked stone from before the holidays. I can see good daubs of gold in the stone here, but only crushing dirt. I have 80 tons of quartz to hand with about 2501bs of specimens and picked stone, and expects as much more during the next fortnight,— John Bremner.

Moonstone.—l have to report that the ground through which I have been driving lately has been rather broken, but is now becoming more solid. I am also pushing on the drive opposite the end of No. 3, but have not yet cut any reef in either drive.— Patbick Nolan, 12th January.

Mr J. f. Morgan, late ot the City of Hereford, Kngland, has reoantly taken over the business of obemlst and druggist lately oarriod on by Mr Martlnßon, at the top of Pitt-street, Karangahape Hoad. The new flttimrn and Internal arrangements are excellent, and per- Borlptions will be most carefully proparod. l)r. Walker 1b in attendance dally. Several new preparations hare been recently Introduced wltn buccosb.

CABLEGRAMS.

IKKUTKB'S TELKOEAMS.J

TURKEY ANI) EGYPT. cdNSTANTINOPLE, January 13,

The Sultan haß iisued a circular note to the Powers, setting forth that his rights in Egypt are founded on an Imperial firman, anil urging that foreigners have therefore no right to interfere in- the affairs of the regency. His Majesty further demands an explanation of the joint note recently sett by England and France to the Khedive, guaranteeing to maintain order in hh kiDfidolD> COMMERCIAL

LQNPPN, January 12,

Consols remain at 100 i. The bank rate is unchanged at 5, and the market rate of discount at 4}. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is JE1b,125,000; New Zealand securities re» main at last Quotations. Colbpial bread stuffs are unchanged. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, is 503. Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, is 425. Australian tallow is given at 43s for best beef, and 47s od for the best mutton. Galvanised iron, 26 guage, is £l 8 10s. Best Sydney copra is £14 10s.

AUSTRALIAN.

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST SMALL POX. ADELAIDE, Jauuary 14.

The necessary precautionary measures are being taken in view of the outbreak of small-pox among the Garonne's passen gers at the quarantine station. NO SMALL-POX INTELLIGENCE.

MELBOURNE. January 14. No tresh intelligence has been received to-day from the quarantino station;

ADDITIONAL CABLES.

(VIA MELBOURNE AMD IIHJFF.)

LONDON, January 3. A MOVEMENT ia oh foot among the Jews resident ia London fdr the formation of an Association having for its object the vin dication and protection of their fellow- Cduntrymen who hare been subjected to persecution in RuHsia and Germany. The matter has been taken up warmly by the most influential Jews, and funds are flowing A gunboatempioyed guarding the coast of County Mayo, Ireland, was attacked by a party of men, who fired upon it. They wero repulsed by the crew, and tho ring, loaders of the affair have been arrested. Intelligence has been received from India of a rising among lawless Afghan tribes in ■ the vicinity of Bolan Pass, Southern Afghanistan. They attacked some posts maintained there. The British troops, which liave been withdrawn towards Quettab, are marching to the relief. During the past year, tho debt of the United States h&s been increased by £12,500.000. For some years previously the debt, which stands at about £420,600,000, has steadily decreased. The well-known firm of Charnot and Co., Bourdeaux, has been declared bankrupt, the liabilities being estimated at the large amount of 15,000,000 francs (£625,000.) In consequence of some surrounding circumstances it Is probable the t legal proceedings will be taken. The appointment of Achmet Ourabi Bey, Undersecretary for war to the Egyptian Government, baa excited much comment. It is generally regarded as closing the scene of the recent military incident. Ourabi was the chief instigator of the mutineers in the Egyptian army on the 10th of February and 9th of September last year, and is con. sidercd by the army and populace as the national leader. It is rumoured that Achmet Ourabi By has refused" to ac cept the position. The statement, however, requires confirmation. The Kughesnomatte, the inhabitants of an extensive region of Central Asia, situ ated between Orenburg and Eastern Turkes tan, which was recently recaptured by the Chinese, havo risen in revolt in consequence of the ill-treatment to which.they have been subjected. They have massacred the people in a number of Chinese villages, committing fearful atrocities. Troops were despatched against them, but were attacked and defeated. Tho rebellion is assuming serious proportions. Following up the indications recently given by the Pope re the unbearable nature of his position as a captive at the Vatican, it is now declared that every arrangement bas been made for tho sudden departure of bis Holiness from Rome. For some time past the subject of a British representative at the Vatic&n has been under consideration. Recently Mr Erring ton was dispatched as informal envoy to confer on certain points. . A strong desire was expressed on the part of the Vatican that a permanent representative of Great Britain should be appointed, The state of tho health of the British troops, maintained at Natal, is reported to bo very bad. An enteric disease has broken out amongst them, and has spread to suck an extent as to cause serious alarm.

The situation of affairs in Transvaal is becoming critical. The Volksraad have granted a monopoly of the diamond fields withiu their territory to Benjamin Digners. Those cugaged on the fields are highly in dignant, and protest against thia action, but the Boers in the district sympathise with it. An outbreak is regarded as imminent. The electric light has been introduced into Vienna for the purpose, of lighting the principal streets. A porli»n of the city has been illuminated thus, and the result is considered so satisfactory that probably the system will bo extended. TKKKIULE CATASTROPHE. A terrible catastrophe is reported to have occurred at Oskaloosa, in the United States. A number of boys were practising shooting at a target in the vicinity of a powder magazine near the town. By seme means, probably, aa supposed, by a mis directed shot entering the place, the maga zine, containing several hundred kegs of powder, exploded. The shock was terrific. The boys who were the cause of the disas ter wore killed, and the town itself was i wrecked. Many buildings were absolutely destroyed, and stveral persons injured, the shock being felt with great force a very considerable distance from the actual scone. An explosion fund has been estab lished,

The fund under the presidency of the Lord Mayor of London for the assistance of the landlords who are placed in distressed circumstances through the refusal of their tenants in Ireland to pay rent, has reached £11,000. Strong sympathies in favour of a. revival of Republicanism are being manifested in Spain. At Madrid, a great excitement baa been caused by the issue of a Re publican manifesto calling upon the Spanish people to expel the Royal Family, and follow the example of France by establishing a Kcpublic. At a festival held by the Com munists at Paris in celebration of Blanquien, one of their old leaders, serious rioting took place, owing to tho intervention of the police. The mob was extremely disorderly, and the police, who were attacked, fired upon the crowd. Twenty persons were wounded. Garibaldi, the celebrated Italian patriot, has met with an accident. He was driving a carriage in the Via M&delina, Borne, when the vehicle upset, and ho was thrown out and severely bruised, but was not other wise injured, though some fears are enter tained that at his advanced age tho shock may prove dangerous. Ihe latest intelligence received from India concerning the condition of Afghanis tan is of a satisfactory character. The Ameer is consolidating his authority, and opposition to bis rule appears to be sub siding. Tho Afghans generally are re ported to be quiet.

SPORTING NEWS.

HELENSVILLE RACES.

The following nominations have been re ceived by Mr Percival for Hetensville Races, to be hold on 30th January, 1882 :—

Helbnsville Handicap. — Rawenata, Maori, Lone Hand, Lara, Flora, Kandwick, and N. or M.

Publicans' . Pubsk. —Kaweuata, Lone Hand, Arline, Lara, Flora, Vampire, Twi light, Maori, Kandwick, Little Nelly, N or M.

Sbttlkbs' Handicap.—Vampire, Hark, away, Wild Idyl, N os M, Tui, Native. Handicap Hurdlk Race. — Rawenata, Ake Ake, Lone Hand, Harkaway, Bide-a- Wee, Bradlaugh.

Maiden Platk, — Arline, Twilight, Tui.

The French Minister of Marino has formed a project for prolonging the break waters at Cherbourg, so as to include the roadstead. The works will cost 40,000,000 franc*.

THE ENGLISH CRICKETER IN THE SOUTH.

(BY TELEaBAPH-rHESS ASSOCIATION,)

DUNEDIN, Saturday. | The match, English eleven v. the Otago eighteen, was resumed today. Rain set in early this morning, and prevented the re^ sumption of the play till after 2 o'clock. The two notout men; Davenport and Allen, restimed their plates at tlie wicketa. Peato started the fowling from the West End, and sent down a maiden. Midwinter followed suit from the other end. In Poate'ejovor, Allen's wickets were shattered, 2-C—29. Crawshaw took his place. Mld« winter was driven nicely to the off for 3 by EaveDport, but his time shortly Came, he being taken in two winds by a break back from the same bowler, and con sequently losing his wicket. 3-20T, 3J' Wi Fritk succeeded Crawshaw, drove Peate to the off for 9, but in playing the next ball he lifted his foot from the crease, and was summarily stumped by Pilling, 4-2-33, Wickets now fell rapidly, thn last^five only contributing 5 runs. The following was the score i— OTAGO KIGIITEKN-Second InnlnQS Vornon, CSelby.bUlrett ;; .. <• •• « Davenport, b Midwinter * ;; " "'jj Crawhaw'BtPiillng.'b Peato 2 W. Frith, o Peate, b Midwinter 16 Cargill, b Midwinter » Dixon. b Midwinter .. « Spring, o Peate. b Midwinter J Harris, oShaw, b Midwinter _ .. •■ J Rattray.candb Peate « Strode, b Midwinter.. ,J Haakoll, o Ulyett, b Mldwlter » Maegregor. o Ulyett, b Midwinter ... •• \ J.Leith. oPeate, b Bhaw » h. I.elth, o Peate, b Shaw .. .. •• •• J C. Fritb, o Shrewsbury, b Midwinter „ ■■ v Fltagerald, Hot out " Cooper, c Pilling, bßhaw .. ..■ .. •• « Byes, 3; Jog bye, 1; Wide, 1 _ ■ • - J Total ;; a " " " " • " Bowling ANAMrsM.-tJlyett, 1 wicket for 19 runs; Selby, 0 wickets for 5 runs; Peate, 3 wtokets for 27 runs: Midwinter, 10 wickets for 18 runs; Shaw, 3 wiokets for 0 runs. The Englishmen thus wanted three to win, and Ulyett and Barlow quickly scored , these. The team continued batting, how ever; till 6 o'clock, losing six wickets in an hour and a quarter for 53 runs. ENGLISH KLKVBN.-BBOONB INNIROS. Ulyett, o Davenport, b Macgregor .. .. 8 ! Karlow. o spring, b Macgregor 14 Bates, o Crawihaw, b O. Fritn ; a Sootton, bC; Frith .. .. .. •• ■■ « Shrewsbury, st 8. Leith, bC. Frith .. .. £ Kmmett, o S. Leith, b Haskell 8 Mia winter, not out .. ~ » -• ■• *j Selby,notout .. ~ J Total 63 CHRISTCHUKCH, Saturday. The local Eighteen to play the All England Eleven at Chtistchurch are: Messrs D; Athby, W; H. Atack, K. J. Cotterill, P. Cotterill, A. Chapman, H. JKdser, K. T. A. Fuller, E. Fowler, J. Fowler, J. Fawk, J. Hartland, W. Leach (captain), A. Longflcn, W. V. Milton, P. A. Greevw, C. Strange, G. Watson, F. Wilding. Emergencies: J. D. Fairhurst and r. Philpott; umpire, R. T. McDonnelJy.

ALL ENGLAND V. AUCKLAND.

The Selection Committee met on Saturday evening, when it was resolved to rsqucst the following gentlemen to practise prepara tory to tbe final choice of twenty-two players to compete with the All England team : -Adams, Arneil, Beale (2), Bindon, Bowden, Brennan, Buckland, Cameron, Cox, Cromwell, Dewe?, P. Dufaur, Dono van, Ewing, Farrar, Foley, Gardner, Hors. burgh, Isaac, Jervis, King, Lankham (2), Lynch, Macky, Mumford, MacCormick (2), O'Brien, Porch (2), Reid, Koach, Robinson, Testro, Walker, Whelan, Whiteside, Wyn yard (2), and Yates. Should any of those named above be unable to play, they are desired to at once communicate the same to Mr F. Dufaur, secretary of the committee. The final selection will be made on Satur day next.

SATURDAY'S MATCHES.

West End (Second Eleveb) t. Alpha,

This match resulted in a victory for the West End by 18 runs. The scoring is as follows :— West End.—Courtayne, b Ktlpatrick, 4; Beavan, b Kilpatrick, 0; G. Brown, b Kilpatrick, 5; K. Woods, c Crancb, 8 ; Baker, • Crancb, 5; Chapman, b Kilpatrick, 4; Berry, not oat, 11; Laxon, b Kilpatrick, 1; Talbot, b Cutler, 6, Conpland, run out, 1; Yonge, b Kilpatrick; 3; extras, 6 ; total, 54. Alpha.—Jackson, b Brown, 16; Hay, b Berry, 1; Froßt, run out, 2 ; Cutler, run out, 1; McDcrmott, b Berry, 3 ; Crancb, c Baker, 0; White, b Berry, 1; Kilpatrick, b BrowD, 0; Spencer, b Berry, 8 ; Edminr ston, b Berry, 0 j Brown, not out, 0; extras, 2; total, 36. Onehdhga v. West Khd. This match was continued on Saturday afternoon, resulting in a victory for the West End by 118 runs. The first innings ot the West End closed for CB, and the Onehunga first innings for 47 ruus. The second innings resulted : — West End CO.—Arneil, c Murdock, b tfolcy, 14 ; Cnoyce, run out, 0; Lynch, c Foley, b Brennan, 4; Isaac, c and b Donovan, 21; King, c and b Brennan, 7; Macky, b Brennan, 16; Butler, c and b Donovan, 4; Whiteside, b Brennan, 29; Mitchell, run out, 6; Walker, b Donovan, 2; Brook, not out, 5; extras, 6; total, 114.

Onehunga C.C.—Donovan, c Brooks, b Arneil, 0; JFoley, c King, b Arneil, 0; M. Brennan, st King, b Arneil, 3 ; Joseph Brcnnan, ran out, 8; James Brcunan, 1 b w, b Arneil, 2; Murdock, b Arneil, 2; Jeffrey, not out, 2 ; total, 17.

Auckland United v. Civil Service.

An eleven of the Auckland United played fifteen of the Civil Service C.C., on Satur day afternoon, the former securing a win by 23 runs for the loss of two wickets. The scoring was as follows: — Civil Service C.C.—swanson, c and b Laukham, jun., 15; Mitford, b Lankham, jun,, 3: Canavan, b Lankbana, Jan., 4, Thorna*, c and b Lankham, Jan., 2; Louis don, b Lankgam, jun, 0; H." Greatbatch, cand b Lankham, jun., 1 ; Colebrook, b Lankham, ees., 1; Heighway, b Lankham, jun., 6; Greatbatch, runout, 4; Donald, c and b Lankbam, sen., 10 ; Bowe, c Lank-^ ham, sen., 1; Wallace, b Lankham, sen., 2; Martin, b Lankham, sen,, 0; Wall, b Lankham, jun., 1; Gruse, b Lankham, jun., 0; total, 51. .Auckland United C.C.—P. Dufaur, not out, 28; W. Dutaur, c Heighway b Greatbatch, 3; Gardner, b Canavan, .39; Jervis, not out, 6; extras, 3 ; total, 79. A.C.C. v. A.U.C.C. Skcomd Eleven. The above match resulted in a win for the A.U.C.C. by 1 run on the first innings. A.C.C.—First innings: Reid, c MoPher son, b Harvey, 0 ; Kipley, b floldship, 2 ; Adams, b Harvey, 14; Koacb, c Sadler, b- Holdship, 20; A. M. Beale, b Harvey, 0. Martin, not out, 0; Moginie, c and b Har; vey. 2; Cbeeseman, c Cromwel'> b Job. n sonj 8; Silva, b Holdship, 2; Hall, b Hold ship, 1; Fripp, c Harvey, b Johnson, 4; extras, 2: total, 55. Second innings : Reid, c Sadler, b Cremwell, 18; Adams, not out, 39; Martin, b Holdship, 1; Moginie, not out, 0; Silya, run out, 3; extras, 2 : total for three wickets, 63. Six to bat. A.U.C.U.—First innings : Holdship, run out, 7; Sadler, bA. M. Beale, 1; St. Clair, bA. M. Beale, 1; Harvey, bA. M, Beale, O;.H. George, b Bipley, 5; Cromwell, b Kipley, 4; Thwaites, c Fripp, b Ripley, 5; Johnson, b A. M. Beale, 4; J. .George, b Kipley, 13; Shove, not out, 6; McPher son, run out, 1; extras, 9 : total, 56. Inorth Shore v. Auckland. This match was concluded on Saturday, Auckland gaining a victory by one innings and five runs. North. Shore C.C.—First innings: Slattery, c and b Scale, 1 ; T. G. Sibbin, b Buckland, 7; G. Wynyord, b Buckland. 3; H. Wynyard, st Dewes, b RobiiMon, 20; It. Bimmß. b Robinson, 0; K. Wyn yard, b Buckland, 17 ; Shaw, b Buckland, 12; Bennett, b Buckland, 7 ; Johnstone, b Buckland, 1; W. Sibbin, b Robinson, 0; J. Simms, not out, 0; extras, 13; total, 81, Second innings: T. Sibbin, b Cox, 0; Slattery, st Dewes, b Robinson, 11; H. Wynyard, b Robinson, 26 ; R. Wynyard, st Deweß, bE. C. Beale, 0; G. Wynyard, st O'Brien, b E. C. Beale, 7; Ssims, bK. C. Boale, 2; W. Sibbin, b Robinson. 6; substitute, not out, 0; extras, 2; total, 54.

Auckland C.C.—Firstinnings: O'Brien, Ibw, bG. Wynyard, 11; Cox, run out, 15 ; Robinson, b R. Wynyard, 14 ; Dewes, c Mourns, b R, Wynyard, 22; Yates, not ; out, 50; Horsburgh, cG. Wynyard, b R. Wynyard, 0 ; Kidd, b K. Wynyard, 6 . Bindon, c Sims, bR. Wynyard, 11; Beale' bG. Wynyard, 0; Roach, bG. Wynyard1 0; Osmond, b G.. Wynyard, 0; extras, 11 > total, 140.

Onehunga Second Eleven v. Pon>

sonby C.C,

This match resulted in favour of the former. The following are the (.cores :—

Onehunga.—First innings : Leahy, c Craig, b Edwards, 16; Howard, o Marflitt,

b Edwards, 8 ; Brookiield, b Edwards, t>j Jeffrey, o Craig, b Hough, 1; Harris, b Hongb,',o; Molloy, b Edwards, 1; Hunt, c Scott, 11; Sheldrick, tub out, 3; Bowers, c Gilcbrist, 5 • Lawton, b Marllitt, 0; Black, not nut, 4; extras, 13 ; total, 67. Second innings : Leahy, b Marilitt, 8; Howard, b Marflitt, 11 ; Brookiield, c King, 0; Jeffrey, not out, 2: Harris, not out, 4; Black, b Edwards, 8 j extras, 4; total, 37. rONSONBY.—Craig, b Leahy, 2; Marflitt, b Leahy, 9; Edwards, c and b Howard, 7; Hough, run out, 1; Gilchrist, b Howard, 0; Fountain, b Howard, 2 ; .French, not out, 2; Whiting, b Leahy, 1; Farqnbar,b Howard, 1; King, b Leahy, 2; Scott, b Molloy, 0 ; extras, 5: total, 32.

NOBTH SHOBB (2ND ELEVEN) V. THEUHIOH;

A match was played, at the Whan be tween the North Shore 2nd elven and the Union, and resulted in an eary victory for the Union iiy one innings and three runs, The follovin^ are the scores.:— NORTH SHOEE (Ist and 2nd innings),— Sibba, b Bollard, 1, b Wallace, 6; Keid, b Wallace, 3, b Jos. Archibald, 0; Webster, b Bollard, 0, c John Arbhibald, 3; H. Johnson, c Binney, 2, b Jas. Archibald Oj J. Johnßon, b Bollard, 0, not out, 21; v, fliecol, b Bollard, 0, c D. Archibald, 3; F. Bartley, b Wallace, 6, c Lawrence, 2; A. Burgess, b Bollard, 6, b Bollard, 11; Pitts, c Buchanan, 1, b Bollard, 0; A. hartley, b Bollard, 1, b Ja.s. Archibald, 0; W. Bowden, not out, 0, "Substitute, b D. Archibald, 3; extras, 3, extras, 3. Total, first innings, 23; second innings, 52. Union. — Wallace, c Sibbin, 18; Jas. Arcibald, b Burgess, 13; Exler, run out, 7; R. Rolland, b Reid, 1; Jas. Sinclair, c NiccoJ, 6; Hill, c Johnson, 12; D. Archi bald, c Pitts, 4; Jno. Archibald, b John, ton, 3; J. Sinclair, run out, 0; W. Buchanan, c Sibbin, 2 ; Binny, not out, 0; Extras, 12. Total, 78. At tbe conclusion of the match Mr Jas. Archibald, sen., in bis usual liberal spirit, lemonaded the Union Team.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

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

Dbunk.—Robert Moriarty, an old hand, was fined 5s and costs. Tbmporaey Insanity.—John James Brock, whose convictions for drunkenness will soon, it is believed, equal in number the days of the year, was brought tip again on a charge of drunkenness.—Mr Pardy stated that Brock bad been in the hospital eight days, as he had been suffering trom delirium trainees. He had scarcely re covered, but was enabled to plead.—Fined 5s and costs. The Chanceby Lamb Sisterhood.— live notorious women—blotted, blurred, and unkempt— were charged under the Vagrant Act with having no visible lawful means ttf a livelihood, they being the in* mates of a brotllel.—Jane Rolf c, alias Reid, said she bad been ill for some time, henco she had not been able to work.—Maggie Locks, a strapping woman, wearing a gaily-trimmed bat, pleaded not guilly.-Mr Patdy * aid the women were a pest to the neighbourhood. —Detective Brennan .said the prisoner was the companion of Mary Biddick, and on Saturday she wa* in the . bar of the Auckland, using language ot the most fearful description.—Hia Worship: What have you to say?-Prißonet: Nothing. He (Brennan) will swear my life away. —Sergeant Clarke deposed to the drinking and disreputable habits of prisoner, —Prisoner : I drink at my own expense.— Constable Strathearn gave similar evidence. Several convictions were proved against prisoner.—Mary Ann Biddick, a powerful woman, pleaded not guilty.—Similar evi dence was offered in this case.—Prisoner said she lived in William-street, and worked for her living, but was a persecuted woman. She was obliged to work early and late, and wa* compelled to occupy cheap lodgings, or sleep on Barrack Hill.— The weight of evidence was against her, and former convictions proved to her disad vantage.—Mareaiet Barstow had to be sent to the Hospital, and her case was remanded until Wednesday. — Emily Diver was charged wilh a like offence.—Biddick, Diver, and Locks were sentenced to three months' imprisonment.— Rolfe, who bad £9 in her possession, was allowed her liberty on promise of amendment and plea of sick ness

Non-Supporting a" MoTHEK.-Jameß Mullins was again charged with failing to contribute towards the support of hit mother.—Mr Browning stated defendant^ case.—Mr Pardy said defendant was, in employment.—Adjourned until February 14tb.

chabok or False Pretence.—John Litten (warrant) was charged with making a false representation, viz., that he was tho owner of 100 acres of land at Waitakerei, and that, on such representation, he ob tained the sum of £80 from Alfred Berry, on the 28th July last, ■with intent to de fraud.—Mr George appeared in defence, and Mr Thorne for the prosecution.—The detendant in this case was a farmer, and well-known in his neighbourhood, and, in view ot a satisfactory explanation, the case W)M held over for * short time.

Charge of Indecent Assault.— Salvator Vas again appeared in answer to a charge of indecent assault upon a girl under 12 years of age, named Laura Jans Lauhani. The offence was alleged to bare been com mitted on the 21st December.—rMr Pardy conducted the prosecution,and Mr Tyler up peared for the prisoner,—Dr. Goldsbto' gave his evidence on a previous day.— Laura Jano Lauham stated that she lived with her parents in Alexandra-street. She knew the prisoner and his wife. She went to prisoner's house in Hobson-street on the 21et. Stayed to dinner. She then de scribed the assault, which took place in an adjoining room.—To Mr Tyler: She was not in the habit of visiting defendant's bouse in Hobßon-street. She sat on the sofa with prisoner. He was playing with her and another girl.—Margaret Lanbam, the mother of the child, deposed that pris oner lodged at her house, up to the tima of his getting married about six weeks ago. They were then on the best of terms, and since their marriage they had been friendly. Her girl.was in service as a nurse-girl, and on the day in question Mrs Vas called the girl in na she was passing. She first beard of the offence on the Friday following.— Cross-examined by Mr Tyler: Benjamin Lanham, husband of the last witness, gave similar evidence. Had been working with prisoner for 17 months at the Royal Mail Hotel. Prisoner _was "boots" and witness chief cook.—Dr" Wine, duly qualified medical practitioner, of Symonds street, deposed to examining the little girl at tho request of her parents, and gave the result. Mr Tyler offered some observations with the object of showing that there ought not to be a committal in the case. The case was actually one of rape, and it was either rape or nothing at all. Upon the girl's evidence alone, the Court was asked to send the case for trial. Counsel then went over-the items.—His Worship, in looking at the child's evidence, said it most have been a rape, accepting her evidence, bat on the other hand Dr Wine had stated that such an offence had not been committed. Ha thought looking at all the circumstances that he could not Rend the case for trial; there may be something at the bottom of it, but a rape hod not been committed. The prisoner was therefore discharged. ON the Road.—Laurence Tieraey.omni bus proprietor, was charged with unlaw -1 awfully obstructing Patrick Collins, Henry Hollo way and others on the 23rd December 1881.—Mr Tyler appeared in defence. Mr Pardy opened the case, and briefly stated particulars. The charge Was brought under the Public Works Act. —Patrick Collins deposed that he was a'bus driver between Auckland and the Wb&u; defendant w«h occupied in a similar manner. Defendant started half-an-hour before witness. When he started fiom the hotel he saw defendant ahead. He overtook him near the Whau bridge. He called to Tierney for room to pass. He would not, but kept in the middle of the road. He tried to pass, when defen dant stopped on the bridge, and completely blocked the passage. Witness's leading horse was jammed, and his passengers leaped out in a fright; one fainted. Pre sently defendant started up the hill at a gallop. -He trotted up his horse, and was determined, if possible, to clear Tierney, but "no go." Tierney got ahead. At the time of the obstruction he had a number of pas sengers in and on his 'bus,—To His Wor ship : He was driving an opposition 'bus. -Mr Tyler: "There'a the secret, "-In wit« ness's opinion Tierney ought to be off the road altogether.—His Worship said under sub-section 9 the defendant was not guilty, but under 13 he would have been guilty. The case felt through, but Mr Uierney must know that ' he must not play such pranks again as that described by Collins.—A second charge was brought against the defendant | under the Vagrant Act, viz., with taking , off his clothes and threatening to fight Patriot Collins, thereby provoking a breach of the peace. -Mr Pardy explained that lierncy was drunk on the occasion.— Patrick Collins, in the employ of Mr Quick, partly repeated his former evidence, and | added that Tierney threatened to slap his j face. He challenged him to a free and open fight. He took off his coat,waistcoat, and shirt, buckling his belt around his waist. He objected to fight.-To Mr Tyler : Had his coat off because it was bo

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