SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKul^rXlning 11.20 BUNBKT.-Thls Kvonlng, 7.13 8«INRT8B.-To-morrow Morrlnj, 6.U MOON'S AGK.-Firat Quarter, 20th, 7,21 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TODAY. Hero, c 0., Mcßeo, from Sydnoy MurloD, Boh., Short, from Norfolk Island.

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVSNrNQ. Rotomahana, b b., Undorwoocl, for lUiaaoll Aigyle, 8.8., Juhnaon, for Whangaroi

TO-DAY. Kroily, brliii Munn, for Aratapa

IMPORTS.

Por Marlon, from Norfolk ißland—loobunches bananas, 11 balos and 3 bags wool, 17 caoes sood, B boxo.i plants, 50 hldos, 3 caaos fruit.

Per Here, from Sydney— i cask?, 6 hhds, 73 boiler tabes. 282 rolls matting, IS* oasesi corn flour, 111 08808 sundries. 100 bag 3 flour, 498 brtlcs rattans, 10 hhda rum, U sheets iron, 133 bdles and 368 bara iron, 21 ooils rope, 1,050 rants and 05 gunnies sugar, HI bags bonodnat, 1 box birds, C neata cages 39 oanoa proiarved meats, 15 drums rivets, 73 ingots ooppar, 190 oaßes fruit, 65 pkga and parcels.

Tho schooner Caledonia had not arrivod at Norfolk Inland when tho Marion left.

The ship Wellington turned out the last of hor Auckland enrgo this morning, every package ••» splendid condition. It has been deoided to Bend hor to Port Chalraorß, for which port Bho has about 300 tons cement. She takes 200 tons bal last from horo, and will Ball during next week. At Port Chalmers she will most probably got a cargo for London.

Tho p.s. Tongnrlro is undergoing a thorough Overhaul at tho hands of Mr W. Holmes. Her masts have been removed and her condensor replaced by a water heater. All the tnbes have been taken out and cleaned, and tho boiler and engine put into a state of thorough repair.

The old paddlo-stnamer Bnby, which has recently become tho proporty of Mr W. Brings, has been supplied with now boiler and euuinnJ, and coavorted into a Bcrow boat at Messrs Fruser and Tione's. ,

Tho sohooner Marlon arrivod from Norfolk Island to-day, after a tine weathor passage of-11 dayß. Passengers—Metßrs Francis M. Nobbs, Alfred Nobbß. Charlon Buffett, John Buffet, Monglas, H. Quintal, O. Quintal, Robert 11. iCvaim, T. Short and Oliver.

Ihop.s. Waikato arrived from Port Waikato this afternoon.

The barque Celestia cleared at the Customs to-day for Westport, and will probably tako her departure thither sometime to-morrow.

The s.s. Lullu Rookh left at i o'clock yesterday, with five tons sundries and two passengers for Waiters.

The 8,9. Hannah Mokau was expected to leave for Waitara this afternoon.

Tha new ferry steameribullt by Mr W.Holmes at hls|North BhoreJ yards for the Ferry Com pany will be laonohed about a fortnight hence. Her dimensions are :-Measurement overall, 106 feet; liomu. 15 feet; depth of bold, Sft 6m. Sho has a deok something similar to the Talnui but with more accommodation. Tho engines are expected to arrive by the Crownthorpe, now 85 days out from (London and therefore nearly due.

ARRIVAL OF THIS HERO.

The Union Steam Ship Co.'a s.s. Hero, Captain Thomas MoQee. arrived in harbour at 12 noon to-day. She left Sydney at i p.m, on tho 19th ; experienced light variable winds, with a nasty head sea on rnn across; passed the Throe Kings at 9 a.m. on the 21th; was abreast tho North Cape In the afternoon at 3 p.m, and passed Cape Brett at 10.30 p.m., arriving as above. Paßsen«ers—MesaamesMcGea, Kelly,Godhard, Robertson, Peacock, Holdahlp, ■, Leech, Miss Clayworth, Messrs Edgar, Molntosh, Kyngdon, Morley, Hurley, Milan, Psacock, Holdßhip, Goldwator, Rev. Robertson, Masters MoQee, Clayworth, Milan, and 26 in steerage. We are indebted to Mr C. Taylor, purser, for late flies, press parcels,-eto.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Waikato, U.S., Marshall, from Waikato

DEPARTURES.

3towena, s.s,, Scott, for Hokianga Maegregor, a.s., Amodoo, for Waitara hattn Kookh, b,b., Kobcrtßon, for Waitara

' The Northern Company's s.s, Macgregor loft for VVaitura at 3.15 p.m. yesterday. Patsongera —Mr and Mrs Kantham and ohild, Detootivo Jeffrey, Messrs T. J. Sedwiok, Pettygrew. C. H. Murray, J. Dickie, and Kapley. . The Northern Company's oteamer Bowena left at 3SO p.m. y««torday, with the following passengers for Hokianga : — Mrs and Mlbb Wallis, Mrs Cockroft, Mrs young and family (!)). Messrs J. Smith. J. Hossick, chapman, G. Hurko, Htuition, J, Ovorton Dawaon (3), J, Bryers and son.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Hi X a [para HKAD3, this day. Tho Toroa beat out y«Bterday, and would get a lead up the coast. There are still wind bound the Magellan Cloud, 00-ols, Aratapu, Marmion, Fanny, Roderick Dhu, Faloon. The Durham delivered the auchora and cable ot tha Falcon.

Kopuntr. Loading: Agnos Jessie, Vision, Santa Cruz. Aratapu. Loading: Cutty Bark, Pelican, Bannockburn, Advance, Jane Anderson.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Sailed: Elsinore and Opotikl, with coal; Knby and Ocean, with manganese.

The Rotomahana sails at S p.m. Pasßengors for Melbourne: Miss Warren. For Sydnay: Mr and Mrs Kichards and family. For Wel lington : Meßdames Gill and Claike, Mr Gill. For Auckland: Messrs Cnlpau, S. Htonhenson, Stendry, Nolond, and Wilson, Mosdamos Hodd and family, Scaly and family, and 6 others.

Wellinciton, yeßterday.

Arrived: Perthshire, barque. Bomber, from Qlasgow; Weathersfleld, ship, Sherria, from London.

Ltttklton, yecterday. Sailed: Penguin, for the North, with the Kngllsh orlcketers.

Mail Notice.

Hails will close as undeb,—

This day. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 1,30 p.m, For Thamos, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Thursday, 26th Instant. For Tairua, per Moropry, at 10 a.m. For Wnlwora, To Kapa, CraiKiobvtrn, and Warkworth, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Oisborne, Naplor, Southern port*, and Aub tralian Colonies, per Kotomahana, at 11 a.m. For Waitara, etc, per Macgregor, at 1 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per Hero, at 3 p.m. Fer Mangawai, per Fingal, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemuta, and Opotikl, per Wellington, at 4.30 p.m. For Thames, per Kctomahana, at 5 p.m. Friday, 27th instant. For Wnihoko and Coromandel, por Coromandel, at 2.30 p.m. ?sr Coromandol, por Tona, at 3.30 p.m. For Whangaroi Heads, Parua, Waipn, Whan garoi, Tanglhua, and'Mangapai, per Argyll". at -1.30 p.m. Saturday, 2th instant. For Tauranga, Gisborno, and Napier, per Orotl, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, 31st instant. Per s.s. City of New York, as follows :— For Sandwich Inlands, United States Of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, -and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m.

For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m.

Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board the stoomer up to the timo of Balling.

This mall will bo due in London, on Mon day. 13th March, 1332.

Wednesday, let February. For Tahiti, per t? y oil, at 11 a.m.

N.B.—A Post-nffice has been established at Epsom. Mails will closo at this oflloo daily at 7.30 a.m. ltctnrn mulls will bo received at 1 p.m.

S. B. BIBS, Chief Postmanst. Chief Post-offloe, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

JANUABY 25, 1882.

Theatre Royal—Carj's Juvenile Pirates, 8 p.m. Lome - street Hall — Bent and Baoholder's Christy Minstrels, 8 p.m.

Choral Hall—Miss McKwln's concert, 3pm. Loyal United Service — Regular Mooting. 7.30 p.m.

Alexandra-street Sohoolroom—City of Auck land sanctuary, A 0.9., 8 p.m.

Working Mon's Club—Annual Mooting, 8 p.m,

Death.

O'CONNOR.-On the 25th January. 1882. at her father's residence. Aratapu, Northern Walroa, Ada Naughton. infant daughter of JVlichuol and Klfcabeth Jane O'Connor, and grand daughter of tho late James Naughton, Kan,, Commissioner of Police, of Auckland, Now Zealand.

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1882.

Tot the causa that lacks aisliUince, For tho wroDg that needs rcsiatanc For the future in the distance, And the good that we cau do.

The visit of Tawhiao and his chiefs to 0 v city has come to an end, and while it would be presumption to attempt a summing up of tho results of the visit in the meantime, the citizens of Auckland may very fairly be congratulated on the mode of tneir reception and entertainment of the dusky celebrities, Our visitors have been welcomed, if not with overflowing demonstrations of popular enthusiasm, at least respectfully and heartily by all sections of the community, and their whole treatment has been of a kind which could not compromise the dignity and self-res pect of either entertainers or entertained. This is something which the Reception Committee and the public may be com plimented upon, when the manifest difficul ties in the way of attaining so desirable a result are taken into account. It may also bo claimed that our Maori Iricuds have been duly impressed with our friendliness towards them, and our wish to cultivate closer relations with them. The reception at Mr J. G. Firth's formed, we think, tho most notewoithy incident of the visit, on account of Tawhiao having there been led to throw oil the native reticence which ho usually maintains, and to speak with warmth and candour; besides having, by the action of placing his foot to that of his host, performed a ceremony amounting to tho establishment of a treaty, or at least the basis for future dealings. The speeches on that occasion wore, altogether, >ho best of any de livered in connection with the visit. On both sides there has, upon the whole, boen a judicious avoidance of debatable ground. It is of the first importance that the Kingite chiefs should have their minds disabused of any fear ot double-dealing on the part of the European community, or suspicion that our hospitality was extended with a view ot obtaining an advantage over them in any respect. If a sound confidence is but established between the races, tho Kingites will not bo slow to perceive the benefits which will flow from the openiDg up of their territory ; and there is no rea son why the future good to both races should be endangered by any attempt to precipitate events.

The increasing frequency of a certain class of crime in the city and neighbourhood call* .for Borne remark from a public journal, if, indeed, it does not demand attention at the hands of our Judges and legislators. We allude to the crime of larceny by an employe1 from his employer—an offence which any one looking over the recent criminal records of Auckland! will iind to be very frequently I dealt with in the Police Court. Though in j strict legal terminology thig offence cannot

| ia most instances be otherwise defined than common larceny, it must bo apparent at a glance that it has features which distinguish it iv a marked manner from an ordinary theft, and brinp it pretty nearly within the category of breach of trust and embezzlement. In law, the latter offence ia only constituted when the offender has appropriated to his own use monies or goods ontrusted to his keep ing or placed specifically and particularly under his charge; and very properly the breach of such trust is, visited by the kw with the punishment duo to such a heinous crime. But while this is the case, a theft by an ordinary workman irom his em ployer cannot be libelled as other than the crime of larceny; though it is obvious that an employer, in a minor sense, en trusts his monies, goods, tools, &c., to every Man. whom he em ploys, Workmen of dishonest inclinations have, therefore, gVcatcr facilities for plun dering their employers than for robbing people to whom they do not stand in the same relation. The petty thief, the bur glar, or the highway robber, is known to te an onomy of socioty, nnd due pVecaution is taken by the publio to protect themselves from his" depredations ; even the swindler, who obtains money or goods on false pre tences, pursues his career at a disadvantage —having to encounter ami overcome the searching scrutiny and lurking suspicion of people on their guard against his wiles. But a workman or other servant, having the full freedom of his employer's oilice, ware house, store, workshop, or house, can pur sue a nefarious career"with impunity, if so inclined—robbing and plundering whore it is his duty (implied if not expressed) to protect and preserve, and using his master's confidence only to abuse it. The oll'enco thus committed is more than a crime against tho employer ; it is an offence against society of must far reaching consequences, for it strikes at tbc root of that mutual trust which is tho ba?i* of all social and commercial relations. The increase of crime* of this class in our midst is thus a fact of serious import, and one which calls for tho application of some strong deterrent. It in useless to say that employers have the remedy in theii own hands, by keeping a strict supervision over their servants. Existenco would become intolerable under a system of that kind. What ia wanted is more rather than leas of mutual confidence between employer and employed. Bccauec some arc guilty, it will not do to placo nil under the ban of sns fiicion, and the degradation of survcil anco and search. So lone; as people will not learn that, for them selves and tho community at large, " Honesty is tho best policy," they must be made to feel tho retributive arm of Justice. The true remedy thus appears to bo an amendment of the law so that larceny by n servant may be treated as a breach of trust; or, failing that.the imposition by Judges ami Magistrates of tho heaviest punishment al lowed for .larceny when the crime ia accom panied by tho above aggravation.

Mr and Mrs T. Peacock and Mr lloldsliiji returned from Sydney by the Hero, whici) arrived at noon to-dny,

A meeting of creditors iv the estate of J. W. Powell was held yesterday. The liabilities were set down at £106' ; asaets, £30. The creditors refused their certificate, ami Mr Macdonald was elected trustee.

The Harbour Hoard accounts for the year ISBI arc published in our ndvertisiufj columns, As usual, the fiuaucial transac tions of tho Board aro stated in so clear and lucid a way in the Treasurer's balance sheets that no words of explanation arc necessary. The returns uliew tho Board to be in an excellent financial condition.

A meeting, convened by His Worship Ihe Mayor, U to bo hold at tha Y.MCA, Rooms on Friday afternoon next, for the purpose of considering certain letters re cently received from the Women's Emigra tion Society, London, relating to the forma tion ot a branch society here to co-operate with the above respecting the introduction ot a superior class of female domestic ser vants.

The Board of Health have directed Mr Brophy, Quarantine Superintendent, that the Zealnndia's passengers now at Motuihi arc to be released to-morrow morning, should no fresh cases of nickuess have broken out recently. Dr Philson will proceed thither iv tho Customs launch in tho morning, and interview the unfortunates. All were re ported well yesterday, so there ia but little doubt that they will arrive iv town during to-morrow afternoon.

Two of the Habicht's pulling-gigs engaged in a very exciting contest in the lur bour this morning, the object being to get the men in proper trim for the forthcoming match. It being contrary to the Herman ■Navy Regulations for tho men to accept prizes from outsiders, Captain Kuhn has in timated that the prizeswon on that occasion ■will be presented by the officers of his vessel.

To the Editor : Sir,-«I chuckled to my self last night on readiog the account of a lady getting insulted at the railway ticket, oilicc over a token ; chuckled because it pleased me, and it pleased mo because I want to hear of everybody being insulted over tho " dod-aastcd " things, tor if .that occurred perhaps everybody would do some thing to stamp such a nuisance out of existence. This is my second song on the subject. Is there nobody else to give us a verse.—l am, &c, Holy Coppers.

White ba3 again been defeated by Carter at Mercury Bay, as will be soeu on refer ence to a Coromandol telegram, Carter and White on this occasion exchanged boats, as the Litter was of the opinion that his opponent's previous victory was rnoro due to the boat he pulled iv, than to his rowing powers. The result, however, has proved the error of Albert's idea, and he will surely now be satislied ot the superior ability of the Sydney man. Both competitors are ex. pected in town to-morrow.

A correspondent, "M.," writes :—The state of matters at tho Quarantine Station, as depicted by your correspondent, shows the necessity of something like a local con trol. Surely an ambulance, and other necessities, not even omitting amusing games for the healthy and convalescent, should bo provided. Until perfect conlideoca is felt that all requisites arc proyided at this or similar places, there will always exist an inulination to hide the fact that any highly dangeroiw and Infectious disorder exists in any house iv the city or suburbs, and hence a great danger may at any time lurk in our midst, whereas if it was known that comfortable provision and medical attendance was assured, no hesi tation-would occur either on the part of a patient or his friends to make the same known at once.

The Mahurangi Agricultural Society will hold their annual show on Friday, February 10, at Warkworth, which is likely to enlip cc those of previous years. A capital list ol nri/** is offered, among which MrSeymoupfelkorgeoirersfSforbest preserved fruits (6 Wta ds); second prize, a pig given by Mr W. J. Hurst. The excellent Hobson Band haa been engaged under Bandmaster Sheahan, and arrange ments have been made for a variety entertainment and quadrille party in. the evening in the public hall. A large num ber of Auckland tradespeople have signified their intention of exhibiting at the show.

A varied musical nnd literary entertain ment will bo given to-morrow (Thursday) evening in St. Thomas's school-room, Union street, in aid of the school funds. The com mittee have secured a number of talented friends.and the programme is choice and at tractive. Among the names which glitter on the liat of entertainer?, wo notice the fol lowing :—Mr and Mrs Forder, duct, " Very Suspicious "; Misses F. and A. Fleetwood, duet and songs; Mr and Mrs Waymouth, duct; the Misses Hargrave, duct; senti mental songs byMessrs Cornish and Forder, and a comic song by Mr Hargrove. Miss Wright ha 9 kindly promised to sing "Kil larney," a favourite Irish melody. Mrs Me- Kinatry will accompany on the pianoforte, Two readings will bo given, one by Mr Sloman, 8.A., prose Kkotch, nnd the other a poem, "A Child's Dream of Heaven," by Mr J. Blackmail. The attendants at St, Thomas's anticipate a good evening's enter tainment.

The first important meeting of the Haraley Gnn Club was to take place at Sllerslie Gardens at 2.30 this afternoon. This club was formed about two mouths ago, and already numbers 30 members. Mr Alfred E. Isaacs, who is one of the moving spirits of the club, has presented, for competition, a handsome silver cup, and the match to-day is to decide the ownership of the trophy. The following is the handicap declared by Mr J. Kirkwood:—Mr Willis 27 yards, Mr Middleton 26, Messrs S. Morrin, J. lUissell and A. McDonald 25 yards, Messrs Hornsby, K. Wynyard, A. Aitkcn, F. Brown, P. Lauigan, P. Neffcll and Captain Rich 2i yards, Messrs A. E. Isaacs, It. E. Isaacs, Chatlield, Clmi^r, and T. Morrin 23 yards, Messrs E. K. Cooper, Barnett, and T. Ellis 22 yards, and Messrs J. T. Smith and Dickey 21 yards. The ac ceptance was to take place on the ground, where other preliminaries were also to be arranged.

Durinj; the past year, tUo City Valuer reports 228 new buildings erected in the city, exclusivo of additions to existing buildings.

Mr Gamble has recoived information by cable that the a.s. City of Sydney sailed from San .Francisco on Monday, 10th mat., instead of the 14tb, the time-table date. She may bo expected hore on Monday, February Cih, her regular day.

The practico of "Maritana," by Mr Gordon Gooch's Operatic Class, will be resumed this evening at 8 o'clock in the school-room at the rear of the Supremo Court,

There was a good attendance of the Vic toria Company at the Drill-shed la3t evening, '.Three-quartersof an hour's sharp drill was indulged in, and tbc movements were executed with a remarkable freedom from error.

On Monday next a special train will leave for Uelcnsville races:—Auckland, 10; Newmarket, 10.10 j Mount Eden, 10.15, returning from Helensvillo at 5.30 p.in, Siitglo fares available for return that day or next.

In accordance with their annual custom, Mr and Mrs Hftyncsj of Parnell, arc getting up a Chriotman tree and cntcrtaiument for the benclit of tho children of St. Stephen* Orphanage, Parnell. It will be exhibited at the Pnrnell Hall to-morrow evening. Mr Demies has promised to give a lime-light exhibition, and Mr Angelo Forrest will play thc-accoinpanimcnts at the concert.

Hoy. S. McFarlane, of New Guinea, announced to preach in Bcresford-strcut Church on Sunday nnxt, has not arrived by the Hero, tih visit is only deferred to the next trip of the Hero. He is a most popular preacher, and his short stay will be greatly esteemed by his many friends in Auck land.

We have beforo us the prospectus of Mercury Bay Sawmill CompaDy, with, a capital of £50,000, in £1 shares, '£31,250 oi which is to be called up. 27,000 shares will be allotted to the shareholders of the present company as part payment for the plant, etc. Tho area of the land held by the company will be 44,000 ncrcs, and it is estimated to contain from l, r>o to 200 mil lion ft-et of kauri timber, Tho provisional directors arc :— Messrs T, Peacock, M.U.K., J. Buchanan, J. Chambers, A. Ewen, T. Morrin, E. Mitchclson, M.ILK., U. H. McKeuzie, A. H. Nathan, and W. Uobiuson. Mr Gilmer ia the secretary. The share list closes on February the 4th.

The Edncation Department is nt present holding tho annual examination of teachers for certificates, Tho examination is hold simultaneously throughout the whole of New Zealand. In tbe Auckland province there arc 169 candidates, of whom 136 aro examined at Aucklaud, 21 at the Thames, and 12 at Whiingarei. The examination in this province is under the supervision of Mr A. McArthur, M.A., L.L.8., the Principal of tho Training College, nßsistcd at the Thames by Mr J. S. Goodwin, and at Wbangarei by Captain Peacock, both gen tlemen being Inspectors under tlii: (Auck land Board of Education. Several of the papers have already been taken, nnd tho remainder will be finished at the omLjjf the week.

Tho Hobson Corps will spend their e'eventh anniversary picnic at Famaki on Moritlay next. 'Iho6teamer will leave the wharf at 9 o'clock a.m., iv order to give tho picnicians a full day's pleasure. The pro gramme is unique, abounding in items of sport for thoso who delight iv physical ex ercise. The utmost freedom as to th'j modo of passing the hours, will bu permitted to holiday-makers. Those who prefer ti dance can enjoy it in tho shauow of the trees, and others can wander at will on tho bench, or otherwise. Tbc arrangements ore designed to please every-body, and the refreshments will be suitable to every taste.

A meeting was held at the drill-shed last evening for tho purpose of forming a now volunteer rillo company. Mr John Birnio wa.9 voted to the chair. A resolution was adopted to call the new corps tho City Guards, and 41 names were given in of men wilting to join, many ot them old and clue-tent volunteers. We undorstaud that Major Derrom haa been asked' to take tbc command, and that he ha» declined in conscnueuco of a promise, given til. tho time of the taking the command of the Auckland Battalion, to the effect that he could not take company rank again, riicro ia nothing to prevent tho Major taking the command of the company, the battaiion being but a battalion in name,and it is a pity that tho services of so energetic an organiser and competent drill should be lost to tho new corps.

Tho Union S.S. Compauy aro Bending homo by every Knglish vessel large quantities of kauri timbor, intended for. deck planking in the new boats at present building. Kauri is considered much superior to the American woods, being free from knots, which occur so awkwardly in other woods available. The Autares, which is now loading at the wharf, will tako about 60,000 ft. of sawn timbor, < veragiug from •14ft. to C6ft. in length ; Sft. x 3ft. and 10ft. x 4ft. To keep Up the supply a largo num ber of workmon are employed sawing both at South Wiiiroa andOrewa. Large blocks of mottled kauri were also required for pau nelling and other fancy work about tho cabins, but considernb'e difficulty haa been experienced in obtaining tho, required lengths. Blocks 16ft. long by 3ft. diumctor were sent for, but the cost is great, and they are very difficnlt to get down tho country. S 'VOtal fine specimens of mottled kauri aro shipped by the Antarcs, and furtlior con signment will follow per next London ves sel.

The Harbour Board decided at ttiowdi nary meeting yestcrdny afternoon, in accor dance with tho Werks Committee rccom. l mendations, that tho eastern tec, Queen street Wharf, be widened as shown on the plan submitted by tho Engineer with his report of the 21et of December, and that a shed be erected on the too 250 feet by 40 foet, and that a roadway 20 feet be provi ded all round such shed. That the sheds on tho wharves bo let by auction for six months. That tenders be called for tho right of receiving and delivering goods on the wharves belonging to the Board, and that the matter of details bo referred to tho committee to report on. Thattbc Northern S.S. Co. be allowed to retain their present office until further office ac comodation is provided. That tho Union Sa'h and Door Company bo informed that tbc onginecr reports that all tho mud in the channel at Mechanics' Bay has been dredged, and that the silt deposited does not allect ihe channel. That the necessary piles for the extension of Victoria Wharf be purchased. That two boys of good charac ter be engaged for twelve months at tho rate of £1 por week. That the employe's of the Board in the pilot and harbour depart ments wear a uniform, and that the chief harbour-master be requested to suggest de tails of same.

Mr W. H. Skinner, architect, has removed to more central premises, having taken offices in the old City Chamber, Queon-siroet.

Messrs E. and A. Isaacs will sell to-mor row at their rooms, the paddle-steamer " City of Cork." the oorew "Kina," aid tho " Homlni.' Also a large punt. Those steamers are well known, and no doubt thore will bo a keen com petition for oaoh.

FATAL DROWNING AC CIDENT.

A sad fatality happened at the Queen tttrect wharf shortly after midnight. At live minutes past 12, Constables McDonnell and Mitchell heard a disturbance going on amongst a number of half drunken suitors belonging to vessels now in port. The police succeeded in getting all the men aboard their vessels with the exception of one Alexander Monro, a foremast hand on the brigantine Eliza Mary, who proved rather troubksome. The mate of tbo ves sel, Alexander Wilkie, volunteered to Bee Monro on board. The Eliza Mary was lyine on the northern sido of the inner tec. Mr Gepi'HC Adams, chief officer of the ship Wellington, was standing.at the offices op posite the vessel, and heard Wilklo tell Monro to go aboard. The latter declined to go unless accompanied by tho mate. The two then started off and shortly after Mr Adams beard a splaeh. He speedily went over the ;idc, and found Mouro clinging to a fender between this Elizn Mary and the wharf. Wilkin was nowhere to be seen, Captain Grabam in the meantime had got a boat out and searched for the mate, but no trace of him was found with the exception of his hat. The search was continued for some time without success, and as Wilkie was a good swimmer, it is supposed that he was stunned before he reached the water, It would appear that the gangway or plank was not securely fastened, and its shifting was the cause of the two men being preci pitated iuto the water, Captain Grabam states that deceased, who was a native of Montrosc, Scotland, was 25 years of age, and joiucd the Eliza Mary at Dunedin, lie came to this colony three years ago as a seaman on the Wellington, Monro arriving by the same vcsbol. The two woro bosom friends. Deceased was a very steady young man, and highlj respected. The body was dragged for this morning, but has not yet been recovered.

CABLEGRAMS.

IREUTER'S TELEGRAMS,]

DYNAMITE IN lUELAND. LONDON, January 23. Intelligence is to hand from Ireland that GOOlbs weight of dynamite have becu stolen from a factory in Limerick, where a quan tity of the explosive material was stored. No clue to the perpetrators of the robbery has yet been obtained by the police.

lIE&VY SENTENCES ON IRISH CON

SPIItATOIIS,

Tho trial at Cork of fiftoen members of a secret society of marauders, who wore recently arrested in Dublin, has been con cluded, All the prisoners were convicted, and have received heavy sentences ot im prisonment. The leader of the society, who turned informer, gave evidence Bhewing the existence of a wide-spread Fenian organisa tion in Ireland,

INSURRECTION IS BOSJNIA.

VIENNA, January 23,

Intelligence has been received from Bosnia that the insurgents there are being rapidly augmented, and now comprise a large body of men armed with snider rifles. In view of the strength of tho rebels, the Austrian gendarmes are retreating from their present position, pending the arrival ot reinforcements,

EGYPTIAN DIFFICULTY.

CAIRO, January 23,

The difficulty which has arisen between Clierif Pasha and the Assembly of Notables, in consequence of the resolu tions recently come to by the latter in re gard to its powers, is now improving, and there are signs that an early compromise will be effected.

LONDON, January 25,

Consols remain at 100.}. New Zealand securities unchanged. Adelaido wheat, ox warehouse, advanced to 5Ga, and Adelaide flour to 425; New Zealand wheat, ex warehouse, remains at 525. Australian tallow remains at last quotations.

UNION BANK DIVIDEND.

LONDON, January 21.

The Union Bank of Australia has declared a dividond of 7 per cent, for the pasj, half-year.

N.Z.L.M.A. MARKET TELEGRAM, LONDON, Jan. 20. Tallow. —Market ilat. Mutton in worth Hi Gd and beef 40s per cwt.

A USTRALIAN.

SUGAR it'Oll NEW ZEALAND. MEbUOUIINK, January 24.

Mauritius telegrams dated' the 4th inst, report that 400 tons of sugar have been en gaged for Lyttelton.

THE GAKONNE'S DETENTION.

MELBOURNE, January 24.

A hitch has occurred in regard to the Uarouno passengors who havo been libe rated from quarantine. Tho agents of the hitter arc demanding sustenance money for the period of the detention, but the Govern ment has declined to interfere.

MELUOUKNE, this day. i

Arrived, last evening, steamship Te Anau, from Bluff,

Tho Garonne's passengers, who liavo been released from quarantine, arrived in Mel bourne Jast night. The dilliculty which has ariseu rcgardiug payment of sustenance money during tho period of quarantine is between the passengers and agent of the Orient Company, who demands payment from the former. The Government has been referred to, bat declines to interfere in the dispute,

Mil LALOR'S VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND.

MELBOURNE, January 24,

The Uou, Peter Lalor, Speaker of Vic torian Legislative Assembly, is a passenger by the Albion, wbichsailcd for New Zealand this afternoon.

ADDITIONAL CABLES.

LONDON, Januajy 16. The publication of M. Gambetta's propo sals for the revision of the French Constitu tion has entirely failed as a bid for popu larity. By no considerable section of the people, and by no important province of tho country, has it beon warmly welcomed. The attitude of the prrss Is significant, Few journals support the proposed revision, tho great majority being either indifferent or positively opposed. The outcome of the situation is looked for with great interest throughout Europe.

WINDING-UP OF THE NEW HAVEN

LONDON, January 16.

The Appellate Court has ordered that the Haven Gold mining Co., New Zealand, which has boon in difficulties for «omc time, shall bo wound-up immediately.

LONDON, January 16.

An explosion has occurred in one of the collieries at Newport, SouthjWalesi. Four miners were killed, wbilo several others received injuries of a moro or less serious nature.

It is proposed to raiso a general fund for tho relief of the suffering Jews in Southern Kußsia, who wero some time ago maltreated and driven from their homes. Cardinal Mannintr, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Canon Farrar, Dean Ltddon, and othor Church dignitaries have initiated the move ment. It is estimated that a sum of £1,000,000 will bo required to relievo tho large numbers of Jews who were rendered homeless, and a leading Jaw resident in London has headed the subscription list with tho handsome donation of £10,000. A memorial is* also being prepared for pre sentation to the Czar of Russia, urging his Majesty to afford means for the protection of tho Jews in Southern Kusßia.

It is annonnccd tint tho United States", which has strenuously opposed any cession of territory by Peru to .Chili in cettlcmeht of the recent war, in which Chili was victor, will advance the indemnity claimed by Chili, on condition of holding the province of Tarapaca, the most southerly province of Peru, haviDg a population of about 30,000, as a guarantee of repayment. On the opening of Parliament, Sir Stafford Northcoto, loader of the Opposi tion, will move in tlio Bouse of Commons that Mr Bradlaugh bo not allowed to take the customary oath, whereupon the Govern ment will move the previous question. It is impossible at present to predict tho iisuo of this initiatory battle of the session.

LONDON, Jan. 16

In a speech which he delivered at Lyons, M. Gambetta discussed the prospects of a new commercial treaty between Groat Britain and France. He expected that the obstacles which now presented themselves to a renewal of the treaty would be re moved, and that a new treaty would ere long be signed.

Kward Hanlan, the champion sculler of the world, has arrived at Liverpool from New York.

The "Times," in referring to tho late tronblc with Te Whiti and his followers, says that doubtless the New Zealand Go vernment, in dealing with the native ques tion, will be actuated with due regard to the native interest?.

Professor Neumaycr, of Hamburg, having perused the various correspondence and re ports that have been forwarded to him in regard to tho alleged discovery of rolics of the late explorer Lcichardt, by Skuthorpe, expresses his opinion that Skuthorpe has established the trnth of his story.

The new ml™ that are to be submitted by tho Government for amending the pro ccdurc of Parliament will limit the number of discussions on bills, and refer certain bills to a grand committee. They will further give the Speaker or a majority of the House power to close a debate.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

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

Dronk,—Mary Lewis was charged with drunkenneps, but owing to severe Biokness, Bhe was remanded until Friday.

Labckny.—Daniel Long pleaded utility to stealing a pair of earrings, vale SOs.the property of Jane Millon, on the 16th inst.—Prisoner was sentenced to 10 days in Mount Hden,

ASBiUliT.—Jsmos Con way, master mariner, was charged with committing a violent assault upon David Gouk. a Bhlp-builder, by striking him in the face.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for tho complainant, and Mr Tyler for the de fence A plea of not guilty was put in. The complainant in this owe was a reeideut boat bnllder, and defendant master of a email vessel trading between Auckland and the Great Barrier. Mr Cooper was about to open the caao for tho proseoution, when His Worship Bald ha had a particular engagement at tho Native Lands Court at eleven o'clock, and sugrceetod that the Court bo adjourned for a short time.— Dnfcndant wtohed for ball, and m Mr Pardy offered no objection defendant was bonnd over in £20. and two friends In £10 each.

A considerable amount of evidence was taken, and, finally, His Worßhip, in view of some provocation on the part of com plainant, imposed a fine of £3; costs, £5 2g.

AUCKLAND BUILT YACHTS.

While the yachtsmen and builders of Groat Britain and America are taxing their I powera to the utmost to produce vessels each with a speed to far surpass all pro vious efforts, and with really wonderful re- | suits, our Auckland workmen are keeping > well on with the times, and are evidently profiting much by the numerous experiments In boat-building made in both hemispheres by men who spare neither labour nor money in their pursuit of the noble pastime. Many forma and shapes have been devised, j but all with the object of ascertaining with accuracy the displacement of water, and the , itnmeraiou of the different sections of the. vessel. We have had yachts built from the half-circle principle to the extraordinary deep and narrow vessel, and yachts varying from these two extremes on all sizes and dimensions. So much difference cf opinion is evidenced on this point that probably two prominent bttildeKCouldnotbefoundtoagrep,' and indeed no person can yet confidently | aver that the last or fastest yacht built will' not be eclipsed by the very next effort, and j probably by a boat of an altogether different We have good evidence of the valuo of experiments in this direction in a very recent yacht race in America, where a Scotch-built ten tonncr carried oil' fust honours in a contest with onoof tho fastest Yankee clippers yet turned out. It was on the occasion when the Madge, a yacht 48tt. 73in. on the load line, with 7ft. Ogin. beam, easily beat the American yacht Wave, which has about nearly twice tho beam possessed by her antagonist. Here, perhaps, we had two of the fastest boats yet built—one from Scotland, the other from ■America-one on the beamy-shalloiv principle and tho second deep and narrow, and even yet we have little hesitation in stating that the fanciers of Bballow draft beamy vessels will be very loth to forego their pet idea that they are superior to tho other and very contrary class of boats. Hut as many of our readers are probably but little acquainted or interested in these far-distant contests, and are much more concerned with our colonial efforts, we will return to a discussion nearer home, and per taining more directly to our local ventures. Every year our yacht and boat-builders re ceive numerous orders from the South, and even from Sydney, and other as important shipping centres, requesting the construc tion of smarter boats than those previously turned out. While on this subject we might go very far back and speak of the victories of tho Secret and Spray, and tho less wonderful performances of such boats as tho Daphne, the Sensation, Absconder, Flcetwing, Wainona, and numerous others, but space will not permit, and a rapid sketch of the latest additions to our fleet must at present suffice. THE TANIWHA. Although the Taniwha is not now owned here, she remains a credit to the port, and a standing evidence of what can be accom plished by our builders. Her performances in Sydney have all been reported fully, and the only object we can have in referring to her lure is to permit of a comparison being instituted between her and other yachts on which we intend to treat. Tho Taniwha was built by Mr Henry Niccol about November, 1880, and in the following month was despatched to Sydney to compete in the regatta there. She was a r< ally handsome and well-built craft, of 38 tons measurement; 55 feet on tho load liae, with 13 feet beam, Her draught of water was 10 feet 6 inches aft and 5 feet 6 inches forward. Sho bad what is known as "tumble-home" sides and long light countor ; the bows having a pretty entry, but remarked by some critics as being too Cue. Of course we ■ had numerous fault-finders, but her recent ac complishments decide .as to her real ability as a fast sailer. Those which are at present attracting most interest are tho Toroa, built by Mr Logon, of North Shore, about six months sines, and the Kata, a new thirteen-tonner built by Mr C. Bailey for Messrs T, Henderson, and J. B. Graham. MX KISSLINU'S TOROA. The Toroa was, in the first place, an order from the Islands, and was therefore built with the idea of possessing both good cawying capacity and fast sailing powers. This idea was carried ont by the builder, and the yacht had very nearly reached comple tion when the order was countermanded, and tho craft left on Mr Logan's hands. To alter her then was almost impossible, and, indeed, as sho was a rather handsome craft, it appeared extremely inadvisable to tamper with tho original design. Mr Kissling at .length became a purchaser, and she is now in his hands, having done some good work, and shewn herself a very comfortable ami fast boat. With other vessels of a similar size she has had but little opportunity to try conclusions, although 'tis said the Wainona, owned by Mr Street, has had a run with her once or twice, and made hard work for the newer boat. However, the Toroa will have an antagonist worthy of her beßt efforts in Bailey's new Kata. The dimensions of tho Toroa arc as follows :— Length overall, 41ft.; beam, 6ft. 6it). ; from stern to stern-post, 37ft. Gin. ; on th o water line, about 3Gft, Cm.; keel, 35ft.; draught of water, 7ft. aft, 3tt. Cm. forward; depth of hold, 6ft. Gin. Her free-board would run something undor 2ft. at tho lowest place. She is to bo supplied with a new mast of kauri about the same dimen sions as the old spar, but considerably stiffen Mast:—Deck to hounds, 26ft.; mast head, sft. 9in.; boom, 35ft. sin.; gaff, 22ft. ; bowsprit (outboard) 15ft. Topmast: Keel to truck, 24ft.; fid to sheave, 21ft. ; topsail yard, 18ft. Gin, ; spinnaker boom, 24ft. She is diagonal built, and carries about 1 ton of lead and a quantity of pic and scrap iron as ballast. Jack Bell has undertaken to pro vide n good crew and pull tho Toroa through the forthcoming contest. Ho is at present endeavouring to secure moro lead-ballast, which he thinks will make a slight im provement in her failing. THE NEW YACHT RITA. Tha yacht just launched by Mr C. Bailey has been christened the "Kits," which, in terpreted from the Maori, means ''Demon." She, likethc Toroa, is one of the class of yachts known as "deep-draught," but, unlike the latter, was built principally is a racer, almost everything being sacrificed to speed. As we viewed her resting upou the water, indeed, we felt impressed that the sacrifice had been too much. The Kita in certainly not a beautiful boat—far from it. She has not tho graceful curving in her lines which serves to make a yacht look pretty, while as to workmanship, we cannot bring ourselves to say tho yacht will be a credit to the port, for the craft is put together in very ordinary style, possess ing no ftroat strength, neither good finish. No brasswork (or at least very little) adorns her, and the inevitable conclusion we must arrivo at is that, although the yacht will almost surely prove a "crack " sailer, it is a great pity to so combine such speed with other than the very best workmanship, and with a pleasant appearance. To attribute tho fault to the builder is far from our in tention, for he most likely carried out his in structions to the letter in this respect, having only directions to turn out a very fast boat for a certain sum, and we conclude that sum was insufficient to pro vide more costly workmanship and fittings. Again,the builder must bo excused in that he undertook what few others would have attempted, namely, to finish tho yacht with in two months, and it is indeed a pity that such hurry was considered necessary. Coming to the question of speed, few per sons who have seen the boat will deny that she exhibits lino lines for sailing. She has a well conceived and very clean runfore-and aft below the load-line, and will both take and leave the water very quietly. She is 44ft. long overall, and from stem to stern post4oft; at load-line, 30ft. ;keel,3sft.G iv. ; beam. Oft.; draught ot water aft, 7ft Sin. ; ditto forward, sft 2 in.; depth of hold, 7ft 1 in,; her tree-board at its lowest place being 2ft, 2in, high. She pos sesses a lone counter, Tunning squaro at the tall'rail, similar to the Taniwha, and in many other respects has a resemblance to that vessel. The yacht, for strengthening purposes, is furnished with several stringers running her whole length, and with wrought iron floors, She c irrics two tons of lead under her keel, and will have about six tons additional inside, and a quantity of o'ker ballast, when in sailing trim. The rudder is on the " hollow and round" principle, being fitted to a grooved sternpost, Messrs J. and D. Oxlcy are attending to the rigging of the yacht. Tho mast, from deck to hounds, will measure 28ft.; masthead, sft.; boom, 36ft.; gaff, 21ft. ; bowsprit (outboard) 19ft.; top. mast, heel to truck, 24ft. ; fid to sheave, 20ft. 6in. ; topsail yards, lift, and 26ft.; spinnaker-boom, 33ft. The liita will pro bably I c in eailing trim about Saturday, and between then and Monday her owners will have tho opportunity of trying her speed in the harbour.. As far as her sailing ability is concerned, as compared with tho Toroa, there is little doubt that the new yacbtwill be found able to beat the Jatter, both in running and in wondng to windward. Fine weather will mit her best, but. even in a half-gale, we feel very any of backing Mr Kiasllng's

Boat. We understand that tile KUa will bo sailed by Stanford, who in former times presided at the helm of tho Foam and Pet. Mr Street, we also hear, will try what the Wainona can do against these two rivals, and, altogether, a very exciting race is anticipated.

THE THETIS AKD PET.

These two yachts having done some excellent work in the South lately,' as reported last evening, deserve special mention. In the outset, we may draw attention to the fact that both were built by Mr 0. Bailey, who indeed deserves credit for his success in their construction. Tho Thetis was built about three years ngo to order of Mr R. Isaacs, of Auckland, and ran in the Aa nual liegatta of 1880, carrying off first prize in the race for yachts under 10 tons against such boats as the Sabrina and Volante. On tlut occasion a heavy gale was blowing from the eastward,' and the yacht behaved splendidly. Mr Badkin, of Wellington, purchased her shortly after for £150, but somehow until very recently she was quite unable to cope with the ZarilFe and other fast Wellington boats. Within the last few months, however, considerable altera tions were made, both spars and canvas being reduced and a quantity of ballast removed. Under this new arrangement she contested a sweepstakes race against the Zaritl'c, Florence, Pet, and others, beating the second boat by 1 hour and 10 minutes. A second sweepstakes race was tried, and this time the Zariffe was beaten by the Thetis by fully 1 hour and 20 minutes, The last event was reported by telegraph last evening, when the Thetis beat the Zariffe and Pet easily, winning £50 and a cup valued at £25.

The Pet, which won the race for 0 ton yachts at the Wellington Regatta is also an A ucklaud-bnilt cratt. She is about 5 years old, her only performances here worthy oi note being several contests with the Brothers, which she beat two out of three times. She is now owned by Mr Hill, hatter, of Wellington, and no doubt he is proud of his Auckland-built boat.

NOTES FROM TONGA.

(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)

TONGA.TABU, January 8* THE i'KEATY WITH UtUTtAN.

The brigantine Myrtle being about to leave our port for Auckland, I am sending you a few notes concerning Tongan affairs. The 4th of December was the last day for the ratification of tho treaty between Great Britain and tho Tongan Government. For tome time previous to that date the arrival of an English man-of-war was anxiously ex pected, and when at last the 4th was passed without auy such arrival ihe people began to understand that the treaty was not to be. In other words the British authorities are dissatisfied with the actions of the pre sent Tongan Government, and decline to recognise them in any way, PETITION TO SIR A. GORDON. But it is not only the English, but also the Tongan people themselves, who are at variance pvith King George's Government. a petition is going up to the High Com missioner, signed by over two thousand Tongan natives, praying for the removal of the Premier, Mr Baker, from the seve ral positions he holds under King Ueorge. As tho total population of Tonga tabu is only nine thousand, two thousand adults may well be said to represent the majority, but the fact is that if King George had not in every way stopped and opposed the ci ninij of the petition, it would havo been more largely signed, Speaking of this action of King George, Ihe Tongan paper (" Niu Vakai,') complainj of the iu terference of the king as a tyrannical abuse of power. The same paper also attacks the government system of accounts, especi ally with reference to certain recent pay ments. King George himself is getting quite old and childish. He has been em ploying some of his paGa lately in making wooden axes and clubs to fight the rebels with when they come and besiege him in his house 1 A few days ago he started off for Vavau and Uaapai in a great fuss because the people would send that un fortunate petition and would be inquir ing where their tax money went to.

MR HENNINGS'S OPINION ABOUT

SUGAR GROWING.

We had some Fiji visitors lately, among others the well-known Mr Gustav Hen nings. As there has been some talk about establishing sugar mills in Tonga lately, I asked Mr Hcnnings his opinion about it, and am sorry to say he thought sugar making would not be successful in Tonga owing to the want of fresh water, The cano would grow fast enough, but MrHenninga thought ouc would never get sufficient fresh water for making sugar to any extent, as it appears tbat a very large quantity of water is required iv the manufacture. There is plenty of slightly brackish water to be had in Tonga by digging wells, so I hope that Mr Hennings may be mistaken, but he has had so much experience in Fiji that I cannot readily believe him to have been wrong. TRADE WITH AUCKLAND. This will be a very good year for Tonga, as owing to the absence of hurricanes the cocoaout trees arc bearing abundantly. Why is it that only one N.Z. vessel, the Myrtle, is at present running down. In late yean, during bad time?, we had three or four Auckland vessels and two Sydney vessels running through our group. Now, we have only got Palscr in Sydney, and McArthur in Auckland, who take any no tice of us. There has been a load of wool waiting shipment to Auckland for two months, and they tell us wo will not have any Auckland vessel down beforo April. A vessel leaving Auckland with provisions, etc., early in February, would do well, and could a return freight of either copra or wool. The Sydney vessel is not expected till the cud of February, and there ought to be plenty of Auckland schooners glad of an engagement at this dull time of the year, If this sort of thing continues the traders down here will buy a small vessel of their own, and run their own goods in their own vessel. It is a thing that only wants a little trouble at starting, and the Friendly Islanders arc averse to trouble of any kind.

BENT AND BACHELDER'S MINSTRELS.

This capital company of Christy Minstrels opcuctl.at the Lornc-strcot Hall before an excellent hduss, all parts of the building being filled. The large attendance was no doubt due in a measure to the fact that the troupe includes a number of old Auckland favourites. An excellent opening pro gramme was presented, and if tho per formance last night can be accepted as a criterion, tho minstrels should have a successful season iv Auckland. The cus tomary "chair business" formed the first part, Messrs Horace Bent and Hugo filling the positions of corner-men. Mr C. S. Frsdericks, who acted as interlocutor, fol lowed the opening chorus with tho pretty ballad "A Flower from my Angel Mother's Grave," which was 'capitally sung. Mr Beaumont Head took the alto iv the chorus, and the effect wns charming. An encore was demanded and responded to, The sons:, "Little Brown Eyes," by Mr Wm. Ball, and "Get tbee gone girl," by Mr Horace Ball were both good, and in each case a repetition was rendered necessary by the calls of the audience. Mr Chaa. Hugo sang a " Jubilee Song," and Mr Beaumont Read was enthusiastically encored for his song "Pretty Bluo Eyes." The finale, " Kentucky Home," introduced some negro singing after the old stylo". la the second part, the Hugo Brothers appeared in a song und dance, " Pretty Kose?, Don't You Tell," and also with Mr Rowley in tho treble soDg and dance, "Alabama Blos soms." Mr Kowlcy, who performed au American prize jig, is remarkably good in his. particular liuo, the steps being quite new. Miss Aray llowe, who is known as the creat double-voiced vocalist, gang several eongs with considerable success. Mr Beaumont Kcad, however, carried off first honours in ballad singing. He was in good voice, and tho "Maid of Athens" was rapturously encored, and was followed by the "Bridge." The quartette by Messrs Fredericks, Head, Ball, and Williamson was good, while tbe comic sketches that were included in the programme were decidedly funny. Mr Horace Bent sustained the chief parts, and succeeded in keep ing the audienco in a continuous state of merriment.' The Company is cer tainly an excellent one, ana possesses several excellent vocalists, while the atep daucmg and burlesque acting arc decidedly good. The "gag " in the chair business is fresh, witty, und pungent, and a great im provement on the repetition of stale stand ing jokes which usually forms that part of the entertainment. This evening the pro gramme will be repeated.

The nomination of Redeemer for the Dar gaville Cup and Publicans' Purse was omitted owing to the entry having been miscarried.

FIRE AT QUEENSTOWN.

Arrest on buspicion of incen diarism, (UY TELEGRAPH,—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) -

DUNEDIN, this day. a fire occurred at Qacenstowii, I,^ H Wakatipu, yesterday afternoon, and de«~ stvoyed some seven or eight business places, Tho total loss is said to bo £3,006, half o j If which is covered by insurances in the Union Victoria, and National office 3. The store.' keeper in whose premises it originated had gone to Invercargill in the morning, leaving ■ the place locked up. The general opinion is that the fire was the act of an incendiary, Philip Waldman, baker, in whose place 9 at Queenstown the fire broke ont, has been I arrested by the police here and remandedl 3 to appear at Queenstown on Monday next m Bail is fixed, himself in £1,000, and two ' sureties of £500. The surroundings sro ' exceedingly suspicious. The fire broke out in a private unoccupied house belonging to Waldman. A quantity of inflammable material was found. His wife came to Dunedin last week, bringing a quantity of household goods with her.

THE ZEALANDIA AT SYD NEY.

The JR.MiS, Zealandia was quarantined, 1 on arrival in Sydney, though there had I been no further development of the small- ' pox on board. Captafa Chevalier," in I his report, condemns the unsatisfactory I arrangements at Auckland. He says :~ a " The quarantine station, on the Island of Motuihi, is eight miles from AucKland, and 1 appears to bo in a very inconvenient posi- I tion. The greatest difficulty is experienced I in landing, especially at low water, with I strong winds Irora the south- I ward, which is the prevailing wind I tbere, The jetty is almost left dry at low 1 water, and landing in that case has to he in a surf. The mails have to be taken up a steep hili without a road, a distance o over 200 yards. Tho s.s. City of New ! York's mails from Sydney, eight months ago, occupied two days to land and fumi. § gate. The Zealandia's mail of 863 bags were landed in four hours, Under consider able difficulties, and much credit is due to Mr Andrews, t£e New Zealand mail agent, and his assistant, for their unweaiy. 4i ing exertions and the energy they die. played all night in having tho mails fumi- I gated and ready for despatch frdm 1 the quarantine station by Bix o'clock the following morning, or eighteen I hours after the first batch was landed; B Furaigatiou has Been going on daily on board the Zealaudia since she left Auckland. '~ The passengers and crew arc in excellent '• health arid spirits, and are in hopes they will not be kept longer than necessary in quarantine."! £ M

EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT MEETINGS.

MOUNT HOBSON.

Mr James Wrigley presided over the ■ animal meeting ot householders in this dis-; trict. The ballot for the new school com mittee resulted as followß :—Mr Rhodes, 20 votes ;Mr Wrigley, 17 ; Mr Taite, 15 ; Mt Brownhill, 11 ; Mr Page, 10; Mr Scarboro, 9; Mr Westwood, 7; Mr Probert, 4; Mr Colebrook, 4. The -chair man declared the first seven elected. "A. motion was passed expressing regret that no official examination had been, made of the pupils at the boys' school, Newmarket, and requesting the attention of the Board to the unsatisfactory result of the examina tion of the girls' school. —A meeting of tho committee was held subsequently, wheu Mr Taite was re-elected chairman, and Mr Brownhill treasurer. - The committee nominated Messrs McKenzie and Laishley for the vacant seats in the Board of Educa tion. ONEHUNGA. The annual meeting of householders iv .this district was held on Monday evening, Rev. W. E. Mulgan in the chair. The receipts were reported to have amounted to £60 2s lid. which had been expended, all but a balance in hand of £1 Is 3a, on clear. ing and improvements to the ground. There, were on the roll 183 boys and 19S girls. The' - average attendance bad been 123 and 126 respectively. Miss Grant, a scholar, had obtained a district scholarship. The ballot resulted in toe election of the following' committee from the nine gentlemen, who were nominated :—Rev. J. Bruce, 21 votes; Rev. W. E. Mulgan, 19 ; Mr Robb, 19 ; Mr Clark, 19; Mr Hills, 13 ; Mr Brierly, 10 ; and Mr "Waller, 10. Messrs C. C. Flem ming and Dunwoodie, both members of the late committee, were the defeated can didate.?. TUAKAU. The annual election of a committee for ISS2 for the Tuakau and Harrisyillc schools took place at the Tuakau. school on the evening of the 23rd inst. There was a con- Biderable attendance of householders pre sent. Mr A. Brown, chairman ot the out going committee, presided. The yearly report was read to the meeting, ia which it was stated that both schools had been ex-' amined in standards by the Inspector of schools, and that out of 76' pupils presented at the Tuakau school 50 had passed in Standards I. to VI, inclusive, and that the discipline and drill were good ; whiie at. the Harrisville school, out of 37 presented 23 had passed in Standards I. to 111. inclusive, and the discipline and drill were fair. The atten dance at the Tuakau school had increased considerably within the year, and bath schools were very satisfactorily conducted. Master F. H. Brown, of the Tuakau school, won the first pjace among the winners of .certificates of proficiency. A new teacher's house had been built at Tuakau, and Am siderable improvements made to the grounds and approaches of both schools. The eleo tion of the new committee was then pro ceeded with, and resulted in the election of Messrs Bovill, with 65 votes; Poland, 64; Watson, 71; Brown, 35 ; Dramgool, 36} Jonc*, 70; and Fergy, 49. Mr Poland was elected chairman, and Mr Brown secretary and ;treasurer for 1882. Mr Thomas Pea-. cock was unanimously nominated for one of, the impending vacancies on ihe Board of Education, POKENO VALLEY. The annual meeting of householders of this district was held on Monday for the purpose of electing a School Committee.— Mr Maxwell occupied the chair.—Mr Clark, chairman of the old committee, read the report. The balance-sheet showed receipts £37 18s4d, and an expenditure of £36 Is Id, thus leaving a credit balance of £1 17s 3d. The following were elected on the local committee : W, Dean, 45 ; J. J. Clark, 32 j J. Graham, 32; V. Maxwell, 31; M. Gal loy, 31; J. D. Melville, 25; and C. Jack son, 22.—The meeting closed with votes of thanks. POKENO HILL. At the meeting of householders for the district, Mr Kingsford in' the chair, the year's report was adopted, and Messrs Kingsford, Bell, Mclntyre, Smith, Wain, and Crosbie, elected on the committee. HAMILTON WEST. The householders of this district met on Monday evening, and the following rate payers were elected on the committee: — Messrs Bradley, A. Campbell, G. Edge combe, Gwynne, Hume, Knox, and Yon Stunner. Mr Hume was subsequently elected chairman. HAMILTON EAST. At the meeting there were elected: — Messrs Gumming, Coombee, Day, Gillctt, Harris, Lovegrove, and Tippin, of whom Mr Cummiug was subsequently elected chairman. TITIkANGI. The annual meeting of the householders of this education district was held on Mon day evening last, MrT. S. Armstrong being voted to tho chair. The annual report and balance-sheet of the past year having been, road and passed the following gentlemen wore elected to form the committee for the rusuing year .--Messrs T. S. Armstrong, T. Matheson, J. Porter, K. Haslip, Win. Smith, Wm. Bojd, and Parr. At the committee meeting held afterwards Mr Armstrong was elected chairman; Mr Porter, treasurer j and Mr Carroll, (secre tary.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

JANUARY 25. Bank Of N.Z £23 2s 6d; bnyors, £23 Colonial Bank—lßa 6d !*.B. Insurance—Sellers, 60s Union Inauranoa—Bellf rs. 2ia N.Z. Loan and Morcantliß-Sellors, £5 2b 6i Auckland Gae—Sellers. £1010a Thames Gas—Buyers, 30s Union Sash and Door—£7 17a Oil, £8; buyers, £7-17b 6<l: sellers. £B . Bay of Islands Coal Company-Sellers, £910s Nortjtorn S.S. Company—Sollere, 12a (id Fiaher and Company—Business dooe, 116; Aooidecc Insurance—Sellers, 3s 6d Helonavlllß Timber Company—Sellers, 30s Caledonia—Buyers, 13s (id Golden Crown—Bu»lnoss done, 10s . Humprie's Uulley—Buyers. 3s Ulackmore's—Buyers, ss; sellers, 8a ■ Union—Buyers, 2s Thames G.M.O.—Buyers, 12a

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 25



Special Advertisements. X> X O S P E O X U~~S OF THK MERCURY BAYSAWMILL COMPAU V (Limited). Capital £50,000 In 50,000 Shares of £1 each. 2a" Od per Contributing Share to be paid on ap plication. 2b Od per Share on allotment, and three Calls of 2s Grl each, at intervals of two months oaoh, making tho > PAID-UP CAPITAL *31,2 <rao=l2a 6d per Share 27,000 Shares will bo allotted to the Shareholders of tho Company, in part payment, as here inafter mentioned, paid up to 12s (id, leaving 7s fid to be called up on oaoh Share if required. Provision al Oibeoiobs : Thomas Peacook, Esq., M.H.K. - John Buchanan, jtsq., Cnstom-hODse-strcet John Chambers, Ksq. ( k. Porter and Co.) Alex. Bwen, Ksq., Bemuora ' Thomas Morrin, if sq. (r. & S. Morrin) Bd. Mitohelßon, Esq., ilH.it. D. 11. MoKenzie. Esq. A. H. Nathan, Ksq., Queen-street W. Robinson. Ksq., Takapnna Lake BANKsats : The Colonial Bank of New Zealand. Skckstaby pro. tbm : isonj. Gllmer. Bkokhk: Mr O. Alexandon Tho object of the proposed Company is to pur chase the Mill, Plant, Freehold ana Leasehold 3 oshoß,&o,,af tho existing Mercury Bay Saw Mill Company, and extend the bualneas now being carried on by them. Tho present Mercury Bay Saw Mill Company, now in full operation, has agreed to disposo of their Freehold and>Leasehold land and bushes (having an area of 11,000 acres), Mill, Plant, Hoome, Tramways, &c for the snm of £19,000, also their Logs now out, Gooda in-Store, Horses and Bullookn at Cost, amounting approximately to £8,000, making in all about SP. 1,030, for which TUBIRSnAUKHOLDKIH HAVK AQlf SKDTO ACUKI'T PATMKNT AB FOLLOWS !— 27,000 Sharks in this Company at IZs 6d KAOH PAID UP, SAT £16,875, AND THK BiLABCIC in Cabh AS it is hicckivkd, thus leaving £7 000 of the proposed pald-uo Capital to be expended to further extend and develop the business. Notwithstanding the great extension of tho timber industry of-lato years, the demand for kauri timber, both in New Zealand and in the Australian colonies, is yearly increasing, and ' the fact of an extensive system of publio works being about to be commenced in New South Wales, will tend to largely increase the con sumption of thU staple. The advantages possessed by Mercury Bay as n alto for a sawmill are unsurpassed in the co'ony, Having a harbour acosssible in all weathers to the largest cluea ot traders, freights can bo obtained either for the South or the Australian colonies, at a trifling advance upon the Auckland harbour rates, thereby effecting a saving of the freight paid from mill to Auck land, and also tho expense!) and chargas attend ing its re-shipment Tho area of land held by tho Company comprises about 41,000 acres, and it variously estimated to contain from 159 to 200 millions feet available kauri timber, and the facilities for getting it to the mill in safety are not excelled by any establishment in the Morth Island. Daring the past few years the demand for droaaed kauri haa larcely increased, and, not withstanding the great Increase of machinery used for Its production, the demand is still un satisfied, and this company believe that the profit upon the manufacture of rough timber will be largely supplemented by producing dressed timber for shipment. It may be mentioned that a locomotive engine for the tramway, and an additional planing maohine, have been ordered from the manufac turers, and maybe expected to arrive shortly. A list of the various freehold and leasehold properties of the company, with the estimated quantity of kauri, and the terms of lease, may do seen at the office of the company. jqikeemak's bay soap wukkß. BaundkrT&~gilberd, 60AP AND CANDLE HANUFACTUBXBB, Tlotorlo-Btreet, Auckland. d. ft U. having enlarged their Faotory to . double its former size, and made costly addi tions to the {plant, are now in a position to com pete with any fuotodoH In New Zealand or New South Walea. The yearly increase of their trade, which has rendered tho extensive altera tions unavoidable, is the best guarantee of the superior eharooter of their goods. , A Trial to respectfully solicited.



Special Advertisements. MOLESKIN r.i TROUBKR3I moleskln~trouskkß Blnoo tho Abolition ol Duty on ; Piece Goods. THE NJSW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY ABE AGAIN TO THE FRONT, And can now supply their Customers with MOLESKIN TROUSERS At 25% less Than Usuai, Wholkbauk Pbiob. TBY THEM I! I To be had at nil too Retail BnANCiiraoC the NEW ZEAfcAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Auckland Branch : QUKKN-STRKKT (Opposite Theatre Royal). Ana at Albert-street, Thames. k C* ARLICK & CR AN WELL still sell all V3T Drnpery and Clothing on thoO.J-OPKRA TIVK Cash Principle P/ioes rnuoh' Wwer than^^^er^U bustaese, DBESS GOODS.—The greatest variety and a beautiful assortment is to be found at onr fliitabllßlimont, with Trimmings of various kinds to' match, and sold at Co 'operative Caeh Prices. GAKUCK & CKANWELL. MADKAS MUSLIN, Is 8d and Is lOd per yard; Coloured Luatros from 6d to 2s 3d, our own importing and s oolal good value; Blaos Silks at various prices, but those at Is 3d and 5s 3d are unusually cheap. ■* GARLIGK & CRANWBLL. MOURNING GOODS. — Blnck Cash meres, Crape Cloths, Balmorals, Drees and Bonnet Crapes, Mourning Goods, to suit all classes of Customers, at the City Hall Arcade. GAKLICK & CRANWELL. fTMBKELLAS AND SUNSHADES.— \J Fashionable Hnnshudoa, plain and fancy, in satin and other kinds of coverings. Just opened, some very pretty Children's Parasols. We advise an early soleotlon. GARLICK & GRAN WELL. MANCHESTER GOODS.—Sheetings, CalioM. Bed Quilts. Blankota; large lot of White Laco and Muslin Curtains. CITY HALL AKCADE. C CRETONNES.—Upwards of 60 patterns J to select from, some of them the hand somest in Auckland, varying in price from 8d to S3 2d, Linings and Trimmings for samo, White and Kanoy Dimities. GARLICK <& CKANWELL. MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS, —Large Stock of Trimmed Hata and Bonnuts. Milliners on the premises to execute orders in best stylo and with despatch. Straw Hats, all the leading shapes, a capital line juat opened at Is, GAKLICK & CRANWELL. ■jiANCY GOODS.—SiIk Mantles, Che- JD nille Dolmans, Capes, Fancy Scarfs, Children's Fancy Dressos, Feathers, Flowers, Underclothing, &o.; all at low cash prices. GARLICK & CRANWELL. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING.—A well-assorted stook at Co-operative Cash Prices. Men'a Tronanra and Vests, Suite, Men's and Youths' Imporial Sao Suits, Boys' Tweed and Knloker Suits. Some special lines in Trousers, Waistcoats, &c worth inspecting. nARIICK & pRANWBLL, CITY HALL AROADK, Auckland. "BUST RECEIVED, Per Mar Queon and Coromandel, LAEOK SHIPMENTS OF brubsbls and tapsßtry Qarpbts, (ALL NEW PATTERNB)i A Splendid Assortment of Fronch and English CRETONNES. LAOK AND NKT CI7RTAINB In Great Varloty. Brass and leon Bedsteads and Cots. iron venetian bunds (all ooloure). VERANDAH BLINDS. PKRAMBUIIATORB. ' FURNITURE of every description in stock and made to order. INSPECTION INVITED. TOT INKS AND IT ALL, Wholesale and Retail oabinktmakers and upholsterers, and carpet warehousemen, Shgjrtland-stkket. TUST KECEIVED Per Steamer, AND NOW BEING BHOWN, LATEST STYLES ra jtyJILLINBRY, J^£aNTLES. Ji'IOHUS, JjADIES1 £JoSTUMEB. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, In Great Variety of Stylos and Materials, CniLDRKN'B AND LADIES HOSIERY. MILNE AND ChOYCE, Queen and Wkllesley-steeets, auckland. T A S T AY* £ E X OF TUB GREAT CLEARING-OUI SALE OF SLIGHTLY DAMAGED GOODS AT * T INABURV « r\o.'B, £250 wotthot REMNANTS to bo sold at H A L 4F-P X I C E, We have made further Reductions on the General Stook in order to clear out a large portion of Goods SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. AN INSPECTION INVITED. A. LINABURY & Co., 201 and 206, Queen St. , * ■ ■Cl E. PHIPJfS' TIME TABLK. Leave Arch Hill: Leave National Bonk 1 8.15 a,m. 9 v.iv. •11.30 a.m. *10.15 a.m, 11 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 1.30 p.m. ~ 2.1S p.m. 3 p.m. 8.15 p.m. 3 p.m, 5.5 p.m. 6.45 p.m. G. 30 p.m. * Itaoept Tuesdays and Thursdays, when th 0 from Auckland, and 10.30 from Aiylum wil go to and from the whno



Special Advertisements. J ,— ■ j yyiLLIAM "O T3BIDGMAN, JUNCTION *DRAPERY WARKHOUSE. j Having purohased some largo lots,of, Clearing Warehouse Lines, will sell them vory cheap. 100 Lace Fichus and Capes at 2a «d ; warehouse . price la lid .. 20 Gltla'Cashmere Jackets from 7b Gd 60 Ladies' Coshmero Fiohus and Dolmans, Ts ud 100 Ladies' Uletors, Fichus (Black and Colored), Dolmans, from 10s 6d to 2as, boIDR less than half warehouse price; vory handsomogoods 50 Ladies' Handsome Blaok Silk Jackots from 25s 20,000 dOßon Buttons, now goods, In groat varloty, from 2d per dozon 2500 yards New Pattern Mnslln Works. 2d, 2Jd, 3id, ikA, to Is—muoh under usnal price Vory '(rood lino Men'a Oxford Shirts, to 17, 17} Inch, Co 9d; worth 8s 6d Qood Coloured Damask Table Covers, 6s 3d, 7s Gd,Bs Cd Llnoloum, various Widths, 486 d square yard 500 yards Now Pompadour Prints, ijd; worth Gid. Just opened, oholco patterns 1600 yards New Pompadour Prints, 6}d! worth Bd. Just oponod, Choioe patterns Good Bod Tick, 4Jd; extra value at 7}d 1600 yards Good Ureas Materials, to clear, Bd per yard. Half-price. Doublo Widths Scarlet and Green Furniture Repps, 3d : worth 6a Gd Double Width, all Wool, Scarlet Damask, 2a lid. Half-price Nlco lot Ladios' Loathor Bags, from 3b Dd 100 Cocoa MiU3, Is Bd, 2s 3d, 3s Gd. 100 Door Hllptt, 2b ill 300 pair Men'a Coloured Mole Trouaors, 7s, worth 8b Gil Men's Tweed Trousers, 7s Gd, 8a Gd, 103 Gd, 12s (id. Splendid value Mon;s Twood Troußors and Vests, 13s 9d, 16s Gd, 21s Men's Twood Suits. 22s Bd, 32a Gd, 37s Bd. Colonial do., 52s Gd Boys' Suits, 9,i Gd, IDs 6d,123 Gd. Galatea d0.,3a9d AH Goods Marked In Plain Kigureß (not t j for Cash, WILLIAM B. BRIDGMAN, Upjor Quoon-atreet G U h L E^ N ; • (URGENTLY FROlrf ENGLAND), Kospeotfuliy informs the inhabitants of Auotc- • land and Burrounding distrlcte that he has now Oponod tbo Promiaos, No. 250, Quoon-stroet Kast with a Large,and Choice Stock of NKW SuMMEK GOODS, imported and purohosod on tho boat oash torms, comprising Genoral Drapery, Prints, Lace and Muslin Curtainß. Damask and Crotonneß, Blankots, FlannolH, Tickings, &0., Millinery, Ribbons, Laoeß, Hoslory, Umbrellas and Sun Shadoß, Shawls, Mantles. Fiohus, Costumes. Silks, Frenoh and Kngllßh Dross Goods, embracing all tho no voltios In fabrio and colour for the present Boason. Ladles' and Qontlemon's UndorolothlnK in varloty, and a ohoico collection of Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas presents. Special attention le invited to tho following exceptionally Cheap Lota, bought at a largo por centane oftooat prioo for prompt cash, viz. :— 300 dozen Scotch Cambric Uandkorchlefs,from la Gd por dozen 100 pairs Muslin Harness Window Curtalnp, from its lid por pair 200 Ladies' Costumes, from is Gd each 600 Ladles' Straw Hats, from 5Jd oaoh 300 Ladioß' and Glrla' Fancy Sunshades, from Bid each 100 Ladies' Block Satin Snnßhadcs, with Laco Borders, from Gs 9d ouch 100 yards Superior Blaok DreßS and Mantle Silk, from la por yard. J.U.'hiiH had business relations with tho Best Wholeaalo Houses in England, Ireland, and Scotland for the past 25 years; and as he pur poses to conduct his business on the most economical principles on caah torms and small profits he confidently oß3Drea, thOBO who mty favour him with an inspection of hla atook that it will|be found roplete in the various Depart ments with Now, Fashionable, and Choap goods, and that ho will place nothing before tho publio in print which nhall not bo carried out in entirety and practice. N.B.—J. C. has scoured tho services of a Flrst olass Milliner, who haa had a long practical Home oxporionce, and has been engaged In one lOf the first Millinery establishments in Auok and stnoa her arrival in this Colony.