SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER}K7 row D-i10.n a mg.S.Bo BUNBET.---is Evening, &33 SUNR-iB—To-morrow Morsing, Ml MOON'S AGB.-FUU Moon, 6th, 0.13 p.m.

ARRIVAL.

TO-DAY.

Wellington, s.B, Farquhar, from Tsuranga Klslnore, son., Urquhatt, from Meronry Bay

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. London—Antoros, loading Sydney—Rotorua, March 7th Levuka and Suva-loiaroo, Thursday Melbourne and Southern ports-Rotomahana, Friday, 24th Taranaki and South-Wanako, Tuesday Russell, Whan_r»roaand,Mongonul— Wellington Tau^lj^fenefg^WeUlngton. Monday or Whangarei and Whangarel Heads - Argyle Tuesday and Friday Mangawoi- Flngal, Thursday Mercury Bay-F_gal, Monday

Inwards OOABTWIBB.-Uzette,from Thames, with 27.000 feet timber: Elakoore, from Tairua, With 28,134 feet timber.

outwards Coastwise.—Llsette,for Thames, With .. oases keroiene, 10 tons ooal,io tona flour; B-k, for Thames. Tho sohooner Kohlmarama arrived at Wel lington from this port yea turd ay. The B.S. Orotl will arrive from Tauranga and Bou.tb.ern ports early to-morrow morning. She is announced to proceed Sonth again at _ p.m. to-morrow.

The s.B. Vivid itruok agalnßt a snag while earning down>tho Kaitnna river. The shock bent one of the Wades of the propellor and started the stern tube. The boat was beached yesterday and repaired. She is to leave for Te t'uke with a full cargo on Monday.-" B.P. Times,"

The -s. Welllnglon left Tauranga at 116 p ra yesterday, but owing to the very rough weather n tuerlencod coming up did not arrive here until noon. Passengers-Hon. Mr and Mrs Frazer, Mrs Bennett and children. Mrs Tunny and f amlly, Mrs Home and family. Misses RatoUffe, Boole. Marks, Mr and Mrs McLean, Mr and Mrs -utoliffe, Mr and Mrs Oldham. Mr and Mrs 8. Jagger. Meters eraser, Russell, Morrison, Home. Bromneld, Garland. MoLean, Gardner, Sells. Ornlokshsnk. Kolly, Griffln, Riley, mpbell, Onlvert, and two steerage. The barque Arnold Yon Bippen cleared at the Customs for Wellington to-day. She takes her original cargo from New Yerk and a quantity of kerosine and snndry merchandise, ex Oaber feldb, also from New York.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURE. „ Stella, Gov. steamer, Falrohlld, for Opunakl Lalla Rookh, s.s,, Robertson, for Waltara

Tho s.B, Wallabi left Wanganui on Tuesday at 8.30 pm,, and will pr.lvo somo time this afternoon.

The Government steamir Stella left at 4_Bg p,m. yesterday for Opnnake, SbeisexpeotetfTo return hither on Saturday morning.

Tho 8.8. Lalla Rookh left for Waltara at 180 p.m. yesterday, with S tons sundries.

Tho Northern Co.'s it* am or Macgregor loft Waltara at 6SO p.m. yesterday, and should arrive some time this afternoon.

The Bs. Roweaa left Wanganui at S a.m. to day, and may be expected to arrive to-morrow afternoon or on Saturday morning.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Manoawhabb, M«*eh 1. Thobiigantlne Marmlon having discharged her Lyttelton cargo has dropped down the river to load timber.

Abatapu, Maroh 1. The brlgantine Aratapn is loaded, and the Transport, brig, and schooner Colonist loading.

Ta Kopuru, Maroh 1. Xttf Bohooners Torea, Kate McGregor, and liflpUan Cloud, will ail bo loaded by this even- The barque Stag Is loading, and the brlgsn tines Dsroy Pratt and Ware of Life are in tbe Stream waiting, wanting berths.

Kaipara Heads, Maroh 1, The barque Bella Mary sailed yesterday and the sohooner Josephine tor Anokland, with machinery. The brig Emily, for Sydney, ls at the Beads,

The brig, Robin Hood, ls off Shelly Beach, and will load at the Makorau. The barque,. Annie MUlhnish, is completing her loading in deep water off Shelly Beach. The bristntine. Bwor_fi__, commences to load in the _akarau to-morrow, where also are the barques Vindex and (Freetrader, and brlgantine, Roderick Dhn.

Hicr.KNSviLtH, Maroh 1. The barque BoeedweU and brigontlne Clans man iare both loading baulk .timber for Aus tralia.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tauranga, this day. Arrived: Ore-, s,s„ from Gisborne, 9.15 a.m. Nelson, this day. Arrived: Wanaka, b.b„ from New Plymouth, 0 a.m. .

COMMERCIAL.

Evsnino Stab Office, Thursday. MB A. BUOKIAND'S REPORT. At the Haymarket, on Tuesday, hides brought from3.d to __U the lb; sheepskins, ls to 2s 2d eaoh; tallow, 19s to 25s the owt: lambs'wool, a'so wool In grease, 7_d; washed fleeces, 10.d the lb.

Mail Notice.

MAILS Wttl OtOSB AS UNDB-B.—

THIS DAY. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, and OpotlkL per Wellington, at. p.m. , , For Mangawal, per Flngal, at 6 p.m.

Friday, 3rd instant. For Wanganui, per Wallabl, at 8 a.m. Per s.B. Rotomahana. as follow:— _ For India, Chlna,Japan,Medlteranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m.l For Gisborne, Napier. Southern ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindlei, for letters, ftc, specially so prepaid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. For late letters till 11.20 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1 p.m. ForWathekeand Coromandel, por Coromandel,

at 1 30 p.m. __ For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and South,

per Oretl, ot 8 p.m. • For Russell, Kawakawa, Levuka and Suva, per Taioroo, an i p,m. For Whangarei!Heads, Paruo, Waipn, Whan garel, Tangihua, and MangapsL per Argyle. at _ p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m.

Saturday, 4th instant. For Walwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, &C per Rose Casey, at 10 o-m. For Tahiti, por Sovereign, at 4.80 p.m.

For Australian Colonies, per Australia, Im mediately after her arrival from Honolulu. N.B.—Payments on account of Property Tax will bo received at this office between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

8, B, Bisa, Ohlet Postmaster. Chief Poet-oflloe. Anokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Maboh 2,1882. Theatre Royal-Mastodon Star Minstrels and Star Dramatic Company, "The Slave's Revenge,"B p.m. Ponsonby Mutual Improvement Association —Opening meeting All Saints' sohoolroom, 7,30 p.m Lome street Holl-St. Jamoa's Class conoert and dramatic entertainment, 8 p.m. y.M.0,A.-Dcvotlonal, 7,30 P.m.

Birth.

BLAIR.-On the 22nd February, tho wife of N, J, Blair ot a son, CASH,—On February 28, at her father's rest donaa, Chapel-stroot, tho wife ot Arthur Cosh, ot a Bon; both doing;well.

Marriage.

DAVI3-FINOHAM.—On F.bru»ry 23, by the Roy. W, Morley, at Pltt-street Wesleyan Church. James Davidson Davis, formerly ot Hastings, Sussex, to Kate Eilsa Flnoham, late of Bevenooki, Kent.

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

For (he causs that lacks assistance,. For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future in the distance. And the Rood that we can do,

THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1882.

The spectacle of a Cabinet Minister stand ine like an obstructive land-owner in the way of a public improvement, and haggling over the monetary compensation for which ho will agree to it is fortunately as rare as it is unedlfying. In connection with im provements now being made In Albert Fark the City Council were naturally anxious to secure tho removal of the unsightly scoria building occupying a central position in tho Park, which now sorves tho purpose of a Govern ment armoury. With this view, after some consideration, it was agreed to offer the Government a site in another part of the Improvement Commissioners' Estate, to gether with the sum of £1,250 to erect a building in place of the One surrendered. The site selected was a more valuable and accessible ono than tbat which 1b now occupied by the Armoury, and the money ottered exceeded the value of the existing building, Some members of the Council opposed the concession on the ground that it was excessive, but it never occurred to anyone that on such terms difficulties would come from the Government. The event proved otherwise. Mr Bryce, instead of meeting the Council ia a spirit of generosity, stickled for £250 more, and haggled abont the prico with a persistence that would havo done credit to a modern Shylock. Now,whatover demand may have been made by the colony for retrenchment, we are quite sure that the country does not expect nor wish Ministers to play so humiliating and undignified a part as this. The members of the deputation felt that advantage was being taken of the Government title over the land to drive a very hard bargain—to compel the city, in fact, to erect a better armoury than that which the Government now possess. They naturally demurred to boing forced into such a position when carrying out a public improvement, the necessity for which is obvious to anyone possessing an artistic taste removed a single degree from that of a Vandal. It is not likely, therefore, tbat the Council will advance , their offer by one sixpence. We would suggest, however, that in the event of the Government persisting in their extraordinary attitude, the Council should have an estimate made of the cost of removing and re-erecting the present build ing on the new site, and if the Bum ls found within their margin, should offer to carry out the work, thus relieving the Government from any risk of loss over tho transaction. Failing, however, in ob taining the removal of the barn, it is sin cerely to be hoped that a suitable sign board will be erected in the vicinity of tbe armoury notifying to all whom it may con cern why the citizens of Auckland have submitted to the hideous disfigurement of their Park. It is bare justice to the citi zens, in the eyes of strangers within our gates, that they shall be relieved of the odium of tho barbarous erection, and it is equally right tbat the Native Minister shall have all the credit that may belong to the permanent maintenance in our Park of the monument he has chosen to per petuate the memory of his visit to this city. ._

Was the Neiv Zealand University Created Exclusively for the Etch ?

MOST of the business which will occupy the attention of the New Zealand University Senate, now in session in Auckland, was outlined iv the lengthy re* port of tbe Chancellor, read at the first meeting yesterday. Of tho various items, undoubtedly the most important are those relating to the keeping of terms, for the manner in which the questions which have arisen are sottled decides in effect the future constitution of the University, and the extent to which its benefits will be dis tributable. Under tho rules, as at present standing iv tbe Calendar, every under graduate is required to be connected with some affiliated college, where he must be in regular attendance on the lectures which compotent professors or teachers are sup posed io deliver on the' subjects determined by the Senate from year to year. In the event of any undergraduate showing reason why he should not or could not attend the lectures in question, the Chancellor has the power to grant exemption. This power he has been very chary about t exer cising, for reasons expressed in the following terms in his report : — " It has appeared to me tbat the intention of the Senate has always been to discourage the pursuit of the University course merely in tho intervals of other avocations; to induce undergraduates, in fact, to confine themselves, during three years at least, to study." We must certainly give the Chancellor credit for explicitness; he has stated his caso and foreshadowed his inten tion without any ambiguity. He believes —and he has been acting on the belief— that tbe intention of the Senate has been to debar those who are engaged in earning a livelihood and have not the means requi site for entire devotion to study during three years, from taking a degree at the New Zealand University. This is the question which is to be decided. Is the Chancellor right in his belief, oris he not? We trust that the Senate will reply in tho negative, and prove that the Chancellor, it he has not been acting ultra vires, has at least been under the influence of an entire misapprehension. Our hope is based on the following con siderations, which, we submit, are at this juncture worthy of the most careful atten

tion:—As the University endowmeuts were the gift of the public, it follows that tbe pnblic should have the opportunity of participating in the benefits resulting from those endowments; tbat tbe advantages ot a liberal education should be held out to «ll classes of Her Majesty's subjects in this colony, without distinction of class. In sharing what was a free grant ftom the public purse the rich should have no advan tage whatever over the poor. Thia, we take it, is an incontrovertible position; but it is evident that the Chancellor holds an oppo sito opinion. He would handicap the class of students who most need encouragement. Be would restiict tho scholastic prizes which tho State generously provides to the competition of those who havo most oppor tunities. Ho would favour the strong, and lay a burden on tho weak. The first strik ing characteristic of this policy is its unmi tigated injusticoj tbe next is its imprudence. It would keep without the University a yearly increasing number of hard-workiog, meritorious students, who, though thoy may not have the means or the opportunity of devoting their whole time to study, will yet by their zealous application during their leisure hours acquire scholarship of no mean order. And it is worthy of remembrance that those students who devote themselves to their books each evening,after the labours of the day, aro presumably men of the right stamp, such as will make their mark in the world. Only the iudustrious, only the per severing and able, havo the courage and the inclination to spend all their intervals of leisure in pursuing a severe and tedious courso of reading. This deserving class the Chancellor desires to shut out altogether from the University. Ho says to them, "Tho benefits of this institution aro not for you;' if you bad the necessary funds 1 should be happy to hold out tho hand of encouragement to. you." Tho Chancellor's policy is not only unjust and short-sighted; it is also quite out of date and foreign to tho spirit of tho times. It is too late in tho day to create caste and raise artificial distinctions iv the republic of letters. This colony is too democratic to allow any partiality in tho distribution of its gifts. Advance, and not retrogres sion, will bo tolerated, The time of prohi bitions and tests has gone by for ovor, Tho most conservative Univstsitlos in Eng land have had to submit to reform. And thero also the need was felt many years ago for a University which should meet the cisc of just those whose cause wo aro advo cating. Tho^University of London|_aak.s no such absurd demands on its students. It is purely au examining institution, and requires that its undergraduates should undergo tbo tost of certain examination-, and forbears to inquire as to how, Whoro, and when thoy pursue thsir studies. If the Chancellor would take tho troublo to turn to the Act of Parliament by which tbo Univorsity of this colony exists, ho would find in clauso 4 tbnt It also is an examining body pure and simple. The words are explicit oaough :—" It is hereby expressly declared and enacted that the University hereby established is so established, not tar the purpose of teaching, but tor the purpose of ... . ascertaining by means of exami nation _|i_H.ersons who have acquired pro ficiency in literature, &i\" Suah being tho intention and purposo of tho Univorsity, the question arises whether tbo Senate havo the power to subvert them and directly violate tho law, by attempting to make the University of Now Zealand a teaching body. The good senso and prudence of the accomplished gentle mon composing that Board will no doubt prevent them from travelling beyond their powers. If there aro nono among them personally acquainted with the Bystcm and workingdf thelJnivertity otLondon.itwould be well if its constitution as detailed in the Calendar were attentively studied ; for it is on the lines of that and similar estab lishments that our own University should be modelled.

The further question as to whether the lectures proscribed to bo delivered in certain affiliated institutions aro so delivered is intimately connected with tho one we have been noticing above. Tbo Chancellor suggests that a report be re quested from tho governing body of each affiliated college, stating how many lectures are delivered to undergraduates ia tho course of the year, If his object is the improvement and extension of University teaching, well and good; but it can hardly bo expected that gentlemen engaged entirely in the regular and arduous duties of a school, as is the caso at tbe Auckland College and Grammar -School, will bo willing to under tako additional work. There is a way out of tho difficulty by making provisiou for tbe class of students who have only their evenings for study; and no settlement of the question will bo satisfactory which does not include such provision

The result of tho Musculation and Junior Scholarships Examinations were presented to tho University Senate to-day, and will bo found in another column of this evening's issue.

The "Bay of Plenty Times" under stands that thero is a likelihood of a con signment of sugar arriving in Tauranga direct from Mauritius shortly, and urges strongly upon the storekeepers tho necessity of fosterins the trade.

Tho mysterious rock that Captain Fair child was unable to find has, we arc as sured, been twice sighted by thoso on board the s.s. Vivid, who know its position well. They state it cannot be seen except whon there is a good "break" on.—"Bay of Plenty Times."

We would again direct the attention of our readers to the grand concert and dramatic performance in connection with the St, James's Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association, which takes placo in tho Lorne-strcet Hall this evening, The rehearsal last night was very satisfac tory, and gives promise of an excellent evening's amusement. As there ls likely to be a very large assemblage of tbe public, the committee desire us to recom mend that ticket-holders should'come early add secure seats.

In order to prevent an erroneous impres sion in the minds of tho residents at North Shore, Mr Thompson wishes it to be under stood that the admission to the gardens will bo 1b for adults, and 6d for children. Mr Smith, of the Globo Hotel, was the pur chaser of the booths. There was great competition, the price paid being £22.

The usual quarterly meeting ot the H.A.C.B, society was held in St. Patrick's Hall, Hobson-street, last evening, and attended by a largenamber of the members. A Benevolent Fund in connection with the branch was formed, the members boing unanimously in favour of it. Reports of committees appointed to mako the ntcessary arrangements for celebrating St, Patrick s Day, and also the ball in the evening, showed everything was progressing favourably.

Intelligence has been received by cable tbat Messrs Rich and Halconibe, who went to England on behalf of the Patetcre Asso ciation, have succeeded in selling the land to a company. The details ate not yet known, but the price is to be 32s 6d por acre, the amount to be payable as follows :—Bs ljd to be paid in cash, 8s l_.il in twelve months, 8s l_.d in two years, and 8s ljd to be taken in shares in tho company. The original cost to the company is said to have been 12s per acre, and as the area is 220,000 acres the association make a very nice profit out of the transaction.

Our Dargaviile correspondent writes :— The Dargavillo licensing election lias just taken place, and the temperance party have again been defeated j at tho samo time, the successful candidates aro gentlemen of standing and liberal views, and their elec tion to tho office of Licensing Commis sioners has given very general satisfaction. The names of the successful candidates are:—W. J. Basset., Maseficld, Aodrews, Spiers, and Jackson. They were elected upon a united vote, and the success of this movement was entirely due to the efforts of Mr E. Mitchelson, of Dargaviile, and Mr M. O'Connor, of Aratapu, who worked energeti cally to bring their party together. The defeated candidates were Messrs Webb, Harding, and Morgan.

To the Editor : Sir,—l wish to point out an error in your report of the Union Beach meeting. It states :Mr Salter pro posed, and Mr Sanderson seconded, " That the property be disposed of by public auction;" also, "Mr.Sanderson withdrew his resolution." This is not quite correct, the following being tbo facts : Three or four of those present including the liquidator were Inclined to dispose of the property by private tender, but the majority opposed this, and Mr Landerson proposed, and I seconded, "Tbat the property be disposed of by public auction or public tender," An amendment was put, " That it| be by private tender." This was lost, and the resolution carried. I don't sup pose it matters much now hnw our once valuable mine is parted with, but knowing the absent shareholders would like to hear all that took place at the meeting, is my reason for troubling you.—l am, etc, Kichd. Salter.

Disclosures of immoralities among the children of the Christchurch Normal School are exciting indignation there,

The meeting of the ratepayers of the Mount Albert district, eil Tuesday evening, was but thinly attended. A, K. Taylor, Esq., was in the chair. The object ot tho meeting was the consideration of tho ques tion of nominating members for the District Licensing Bench, Owing to the paucity of attendance it was decided to adjourn the meeting until Saturday.

Tho March number of tho Penny Time Table is to hand,and we notice several use ful pages of information havo been added. It is now tho most complete and handy little vade-mecum for travellers or business men, and the low price combined with tho compact size should place it in everyone's pocket, It is on sale at all stationers,

To the Editor: Sir,-Would you kindly enlighten me (through your valuable im pression) on the following questions, which lam in great doubt upon :—A new building is going up'j someone is put there to watch it by night j if anyone is found there after dark, when, ami under what circumstances, arc you allowed to shoot at him, or let the dog loose . and if, when he discovers ho is not alone, and tries to escape, arc -you al lowed to shoot or not. —Yours, iV'c, J. Cooke.—[A man is only justified legally in using lire-arms when his own life is me naced.—Ed. E.S.]

During the past week workmen have been engaged in laying down n concreted street drain in Bcrcsfoi'd-strcet, in nccordanco with a resolution of the City Council to give that description of work a trial. This kind of drain seeming far moro suitablo than those laid with rough-hewn paving-stones, for carrying off domestic liquid refuse, and ought to bo applied to all surface drains, By supplying a smooth bed, tho concreted drain ensures that tho ofl'cusivc matter shall flow freely away, whilo with tho other drain it usually lies In numerous small pools formod by tho inequality in the stones.

Yesterday tho workmen under the City Council commenced to lay water pipes into Day-street, off Borcsford-stroct, its recently ngrccd to bo dono in order to give the resi dents in tho former street, tho City water supply. It seems nn ill-advised proceeding, that, at the samo tlmo Day-street, is not cut down to its permanent level. A deep cut ting has to bo made to get tho water-pipes to a proper depth j and as thero is a gully within 50 yards, and which is necessary to be lillcd up for tho continuation of. the streot, a very little additional oxpeiiso Would havo got tho levelling done,,whon so much turning up is taking place at any rate.

Mr Callaway, of Kikowhakariri, brought to town yesterday, a sample of stove from tho " Kikowhakariri Granite Quarry," which is situated about six hundred yards from the beach, Tho stone is described m being genuine granite, and tho sample brought to town is to bo dressed, aad will probably bo on viow during tbe next week in Mr E. Wayte's shop, (Juscn-street.

The Melbourno correspondent ot tho " Otsgo Witness " says :—"The statemsnt seems hardly credible, but it is made by persons not usuully given to exaggaration, that tho public lost £250,000 over the late Mclbouroo Cup meeting. Thero can be no doubt that thoy were relieved of large sums, for tho leadiug book-makers frankly admit that they count their gains by thousands, in several instances by tens of thousands. This gigantic national gamsling has been felt iv businesa circles, and hence tho cry tbat the Lcgi»laturo should interfere to modernto-it can scarcely hope to suppress —the betting mania,"

Tho committee appointed at St. Thomas's meeting took steps yesterday with a view to getting tho services continued. One clergyman, at Parneli, garo them a written promise to conduct tho scrvico next Sun day. On waiting nt the Parsonage with this, the deputation were informed that Mr Tcbbs was engaged, and declined to sec them, In tho ovening, they saw Mr Tebbs at the choir practlco, and ho objected that a guarantee forjouo SHuday was useless; tho vostry Would rcquiro an assurnuco of continuity. In reply to a quostioo, ho said a lay reader had offend to carry on the services, but ho was only licensed to preach in a particular place. Mr Tobbs also refussd to conveno the vostry before noxt Sunday to consider tho question, and said that '.be re-opening of St. Thomas's was now out of bis hands. The deputation complain that they were treated very cavalierly, aud that tho closing of tho church was evidently a forogono conolUßion. They resolved, thoroforo, to appeal to the Bishop.

Milan and Naplos havo tbe reputation ot most bucccss -in vaccinating w-th pock direct from tho cow; perhaps London ranks next, and then Paris. In the capital, whole colleges and schools aro vaccinated simultaneously from pock taken from a. heifer expressly provided for the pur pose. Of course, the parents who object are free to have the operation made elsewhere; but made it has to be, or the pupil must bo withdrawn from the institution. Dr Pictra Santa is the warm advocate of animal vaccine. He does not protend to measure the duration or tho intensity of its efficacy; he only asserts tbat it suffices for present needs, and is superior to that taken from the human arm. In Algeria tbo discovery has beou made that in ono regiment fifty men havo contracted syphilis fro_a vaccino taken from a disoased soldier's arm.

Jem Mace, tho ex-pugilist, who got into trouble some little time back for keeping a gambling house, had bis name brought up the other day before tho Melbourne Licensing Bench. It appears that on application having been made to transfer tho license of the V. R. C. Hotel to a Mrs Riloy, Mr S. Gillott, who opposed, stated that ho had hecn told that Mace bad levanted, leaving behind him a number of creditors,who objocted to the tranifer until their debts were paid. Thero was one creditor in court who hatt painted and decorated the hotel. He had paid large sums away in wages while doing it, and Maco had failed to pay him. Thero wero also two other persons to whom Mace owed several hun dred pounds. Superintendent Winch did not oppose tho tMns'erj but in viow of the lato disreputable gambling proceedings in tho house, he considered it doubtful if a woman could conduct tho houso.

The election of five gentlemen as Licen sing Commissioners took place at tbo Court House, Wade, yesterday, for the Waitemata district. There wero ten candidates, but ono gentleman seat in notice to Henry Lloyd, Esq., that he was disqualified, hold ing a Government appointment. Tho Returning Officer was Thomas Leigh, Esq,, J. P., who ably carried out his duty to the satisfaction of all parties. Considerable interest was displayed by both sides. The candidates were : Wainui district, — Lambert, Esq.; North Shore, — Mackay, Esq. ; Dairy Flat. — Wilson, Esq., — Hardy, Esq. j Weiti Riding, Enoch Boull, Esq.; Dairy Flat, W. Wilson, Esq., J. E. Dodd, Esq., and — Blucher, Esq. When your correspondent left the poll had not been declared, but ho considers as what may be the result that none will be re turned unless of liberal principles.

The New Zealand Accident Assurauce Company is doing a useful ajid beneficent work ia dispensing seasonable relief to sufferers from .incident. The company, since its formation under the experienced management of Mr W. A, Thomson has been very successful. Wo notice from its published list of claims for the past year, that the company has paid no loss a sum than £2,909 4s 7a in casos of accident, vary ing in amount., according to premiums, from £2 to £40, and in one instance of death, the relatives of a deceased merchant, killed by a fall from his horse, received £500. This Company appears to bo well and economically managed upon the safe teaching of averages. A company of this character was much needed in the colony, where workmen aro continually liable to accidents, and where, unfortunately, ac cidents in Bomo form or other occur almost daily. It becomes overy person, therefore, to avail himself of the advantages of the New Zealand Accident Company.

A correspondent at Warkworth sends us the following account of the school children's picnic to Kawau, the island homo of Sir George Grey :— The children of tho Warkworth public schools were treated to an excursion to the Kawau, on Shrove Tuesday, the'2lst int-t. The children were under the care of Mr Camp bell, Head-master of the school, nnd on their arrival at the Kawau Sir George gave an encouraging address to the children, with full liberty to run about his beautiful grounds and house. Among the Bettler. oi the district were tbe Rev, Mr McKinncy, Mrs McKinney, Mr McMuido, and the principal resi dents of Warkworth, who did their best to amuse the rising generation. All sorts of games were provided and enjoyed. On the return by steamer a concert was inaugurated by Mrs Cottingham, of Auck land, and several lady vocalists, and a number of duets, solos, and ballads given, to the delimit of every passenger, such as " Bow, Brother, Bow," " The Light Blue Summer Sea," "Afloat on the Ocean Wave," " I'd be a Gipsy, Merry aud Free," and •' Home, Sweet Borne." The excursion was pleasant, and ended in line weather, moonlight, and peace.

Tho Devonport Ferry Company have ar ranged for a steamer to run regularly to the new Birkenhoad Wharf at Northcoto. Tho first trip was made yeßterday after noon, when a largo number ot passongers travelled across. The new time-table ap pears in our advertising column. The right to sell liquor in the Victoria Gardens, iv connection with tho band contest on Saturday next, was sold by Messrs B. Tonks and Co. to-day. Two booths for tho retailing of spirituous liquors,, etc, realised £20, and a fruit stall £2. Mr G, Bniith was the purchaser j. •

Councillor Montague intends to revive the question of notico to City Council emplo.es,by moving at tho next meeting that the recent decision in favour of a month's notico bo rescinded, ard^rfovision mado for threo months' notice to all oilicers.

Tho bushraan, William Thompson, who dislocated his shoulder on Monday night last through falling off the Railway Wharf at Holonsvillc, is still lying at tho Terminis Hotel in a precarious condition. Superin tend.nt Thompson has telographed to Con stable Naughton, instructing bim to bring tho man to Auckland in the morning, to the Hospital.

Tho city burgess roll is in course of com pilation. The names of all persons whoso rates aro not paid will not appear on this roll, but on the defaulters' list, and they will bo precluded ftom voting—not only nt municipal elections—but also for and against licensing houses under the new Act.

Dr. Siemens, speaking at a meeting of tho Society of Arts, recently, referred to tho open fire-place as possessing high sani tary qualities. It did not, like radiating hot-water stoves, warm.tho air of a room, but it heated the walls and furniture. If the air of a room is hotter than the walls moisture condonses on them, ond mildew and fermentation are set up, to the detriment of the occupants.

The coldest placo on tho earth is Vcrko vansk, in Siberia, lying in 674 N. lat. on the river Yana. Ihe lowest mean winter temporature is 48.6 deg. below zero Centi grade. This, then, is the cold pole of the earth in Asia; tho corresponding pole iv America being to tho north-west of the Parry Islands; and the line joining theso two places does not pass through the North Polo itself, Which is thus, in all probability, outsido the line of greatest cold. It is note worthy that Verkovansk, like Yakutsk, is on the main land, a considerable distance from the Siberian coast, which possesses a comparatively milder climate,

To the Editor: Sir,—Your short article about the utilization of Government House and grounds as a University and Academic Institution has formed the subject of much conversation. As far as I can gather the general sentiment, it is one of cordial approval of tbe achomo, Certainly it would be a grand thing for us all, if we had a University that had made a name for itself in our midst I hope you will perse vsro until tho hills of' Auckland are as renowned for science and learning, as its valleys are for 'commercial success,—l am, &c„ 1840,

At tho Theatre Royal to-night, the Mastodon Minstrels will give tho final per formancoof "The Slave's Revenge." To. morrow evening, by special desire, the Minstrels will give a grand performance in the minstrel business, when overy repre sentation will bo new and extra amusing. On Saturday of ternooo, " Uncle Tom " will be re-produced especially for the accommo dation of school children, and on this occa sion every child present 1b to receive a pre sent from the hands of " Dear Little Eva." Mr R. B. Lewis takes a benefit in tho "Octoroon" on Saturday night, when Mr W, Leake will appear as SaKmi Scudder, In 1880 tho British Customs duties on foreign spirits amounted to £4,G52,926. For tho samo year the Excise duties on spirits amounted to £13,631,785. Tho total is £18,314,711. Besides these Cm; toms and Excise duties, the Government licensed the sulo of spirits throughout the country, deriving from this part of tbe busi ness tho further profit of £851,082, In addition to these vast sums, there are tho Customs dutios on tobacco, and these duties amounted in 1880 to £8,564,913.

Add to theso the license duties for the sale of tobacco, £87,981, and we reach a grand total of £27,818,687 as tho profits the British Govornmont derives from alcohol and narcotics.

Tho method of photographing with tho electric light adopted, with marked suc cess, by M. Liobort, _iv tho Ruo do Loudrcs Paris, is deseribod in a recent numbor of "La Nature." A hollow hemisphere about two metres in diameter is suspended adjustably from the roof, so as to present its cavity towards tho person to bo photo graphed. In this cavity are two carbons, ono fixed, tho othor moveable by means of a screw. Tho latter can be brought towards tho former at a right anglo. Tbero is no other mechanism j the time of exposure is so short that the light docs not fail in it. Tho novelty of tho system consists in not throwing tho light directly on tho porson, Tho beams in that direction arc thrown back from a small reflecting screen to the concave surfaco of the hemisphere, which is painted white. The individual is thus flooded with well-dispersed light, which the oyes boar without fatiguo. The apparatus fs placed somewhat laterally, and with tho convex sido towards the camora.

The Tauranga bees wero credited last week with being prolific honey producers, special mention being made ef Captain Torey having obtained sixty pounds weight of honey from one super—the product of two months' work. This certainly is very good, but it has beou far surpassed by the Liguiiau bees at Mr Harrison's apiary at Coromandel, The other day, Mr Carnell and Mr Harrison took 140lbs. from one colony of Ligurlan bees, the product of less than two months, thas beating the black, or common bees, by 801 bs weight of honey. From a scoond colony of Liguiian boea, kept in one of the union hives (manufac tured by the Union Sash and Door Com pany), Mr Harrison has already taken 681bs, of honey in section boxes, aad the 18 boxes aro now almost re-filled, there being about 2S.bs. of honey now in thorn. From another colony, hived on 28th December last, Mr Harrison took 701bs. in lib, section boxes; in no case has the honey been re moved from the lower boxes.

The annual meeting of the Engineer Company, A.R.V., was held in the Drill shod last evening, Captain Anderson pre siding. The balance-sheet, which was read and adopted, showed a credit balance of about £85. After some matters of minor importance had boon disposed of, an animated discussion arose' on the subject of parade attendance. It was stated that two or three members bad only attended one parade during the past term, while others had only shown up twico or threo times. It was eventually resolved, " That all members who have attended less than three parades during the joar be struck off the roll." This motion will necessitate tho discharge of five men from the Company. It was also decided to alter the parade night from Friday to Wednesday. Quarter- Master Sergeant Dawson was re-elected secretary, and Lieutenant Shaw assistant secretary. The following were appointed as finance committee: Quarter-Master Ser geant Dawson, Colour-Sergeant Head, Ser geant Ward, Corporal Allen, and Lance- Corporal Staunton.- A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings.

Councillor Aickin will move at the next meeting of the Council that steps betaken under the Burial Ground Closing Act to represent to the Governor-in-Council the necessity for closing the present cemeteries, and to make other provision in lieu thereof, The question of closing these ceme teries has been intermittently before the publio for several yearß past, steps ought to have been taken to that end long ago, but nothing has been done to pro vide for that time, in the immediate future, when the whole of the available burial spaco will be crowded to tho detriment of the health of the rapidly growing popula tion around. We hope that Councillor Aickin's motion will not sharo the fate of others that have gone before, but will lead to somo practical measure. " The Burial Places Closing Act of 1874" throws the responsibility of providing another burial ground upon the Superintendent, i.e., tho government; and the present cemetery reserve at tho Whau ia vested iv the government. Therefore the onus would be with them if the Council made representa tions as to the necessity of the steps.

Tub Shindy at st. Thomas's (Irish Vorslon), Illustrated. See Friday's "Ob server." William Swanson.—Lifelike, charac teristic cartoon. See Friday's "Observer." Mr C. W. Goodson has just exhibited in ono nf the windows of the London Arcade, facing Vlotoria-Btreet, a beautiful assortment of oleographs, which are well worthy of inspec tion. Some of them, those of animals for in stance, are in relief. Among the oleos there is a striking one of a ohild brushing away a fly off her arm. The prices range all the way from Is to 30a. Tho Queen-street window of the Arcade has also been re-arranged, and contains a large and choice assortment of one shilling goods, *

OCR WELLINGTON TELE GRAM.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRISFONDBNT),

WELLINGION, this day. ABOLITION OF JUSTICE DEPART-

MENT. Thk ottfpn of the Government in abolish in" t|jl Justice Department and transfer i|j_MfW|Jusincss to the Colonial Secretary's Wtfrtrafferit has necessitated tho retirement of R. G. Fountain, Under Secretary of Justice, who has been many years in the service. Tho office hold by him ia one which might, without detriment, havo been abolished long ago. He goes out on compensation allowance and not on pension, as he is not of the ago at which pensions are granted for service. The pruning knife is to be further applied to the staff of the late Department, and'l understand othor branches of the Service will undergo tho shearing process before long. Those best acquainted with the work ing of the various Departments here think much larger savings might easily be effected. Any civil servants admit that what is required is o reduction io the number of half-worked and useless officials; bettor to pay for good men and a well-arjanged plan of promotion. SENDING ABROAD FOR CIVIL

SERVANTS,

Notwithstanding the experience tho colony has had of tho benefits of importing men from England to take charge of insti tutions hero, especially in tho case of the lato Inspector of Lunatic ABylums, tho Government have been looking around lately with a view of trying their luck once more. They have canvaiscd the Australian colonies for au Inspector of Asylums, but cannot find an eligible man, they say, so they are going to fall back on England, and they expect to get the right sort of person there without any trouble.

THE VOLUNTEER COMMISSION.

Tho whole of the members of the Volun teer and Militia Commission aro now hore, Major McLean having arrived yesterday. A preliminary meeting was held yesterday afternoon, but no business was done. The personnel is considered satisfactory by the Wellington Volunteers. Among the applicants for charitable aid from the Benevolent Society to-day was a man who waß formerly well to do in this city, and who had so little faith in Colonial securities tbat he had sent all his money home for investment. His want of faith in the colony has apparently brought its reward, as the applicant is now in a destitute condition. Relief was granted.

MOVEMENTS OF MINISTERS-

Ministers arc still all abroad, with the exception of Dick and Johnston, who can not do much in the absence of tho heads, who have gone on a sort of prospecting tour. So far as I can learn, very little has been done towards the work of next session, but I am told the Government hope, by the end of April, to get a full Cabinet meeting to arrange their pro gramme, and attend to other little matters incident upon an approach of Parliament.

ST. ANDREW'S MUTUAL IM PROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.

The opening meeting of the new sesiion of St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Association was held last evening in the school-room, Symonds-street, The room was full and tho proceedings of a most gratifying character. The ladies and gentlemen of St Andrew's choir, under Mr W. Culpan, gathered iv full force, aod sang a number of choruses and ballads to the evident delight of the auditory. The chair was occupied by Mr John Reid, ono of the vice-piesidcnts of the society, The meeting was opened in tho usual way, the choir singing "The War Bong " in a vory spirited manner. Tho in augural address by Mr J. Blackman fol lowed, and was listened to with respectful attention. The subject of the address was tho advantages of Mutual Improvement Societies to young men, societies which tho speaker considered were only important in so far as they minister to, and success fully call forth, the intellectual and moral qualities of members ; in so far as thoy awaken powers iv members .to think and act for themselves, and in assist ing them to withstand thoso evil influences to which young men are continually sub jected. The mind is strengthened and entiched,' not so much from what it pas sively receives from other minds, as by its own studious action upon the information received. Men become efficient and ser viceable by concentrating their individual powers, and learning to express their feel ings and convictions in seemly language. Many of tbe best meu ot tbe old country have looked back from eminences of success to the village library, and limited debating class with unfolgued satisfaction and feel ings of thankfulness. In such societies or literary clubs, such mon as Brougham, Cobden, Mill, and hundreds of men who became famous, leirne'd tbe interesting and useful art of speaking with propriety and acceptance. Literary clubs have attracted such men as Drydea, Pope, Addison, John son, Goldsmith, Macaulay, and from such companionships havo arisen somo of the best men of two .centuries. A society of this character gives to young men a spirit of self reliance. In tho class the young man finds out his powers, as Cobden did, and when impressed with tho truth of his dis coveries In science, art, letters, and political economy, he becomes bold in de claiming thorn, and fearless in his advocacy of what he conceives to be true principles. Self-Reliance is necessary in the great struggle for bread. Our fore fathors considered that learning was dangerous and inimical to labour —oven a little learning—according to the poetic aphorism of Pope; but our public schools, and tho voice of tbe people have long since exploded that utterly false notion. The educated man is ever the best aud most efficient workman ; nnd his positive know ledge enables him to see thoso true relations which should exist between employer and employed. The educated workman per forms his allotted duty, not as a slave, but as a true servant in the sight of God and man. Iv all the varying pursuits ot life, wo find that those men who achieve honour and distinction are strong and self-reliant, conscious of their own abilities to perform certain work, and who actuallse the ideal prefigured in their own minds. George Stephenson and Row land Hill endured tbe scorn of the world, yot they were not discouraged by the laugh of meaner men. Stephenson had faith in the capabilities of the locomotive, Rowland Hill in the ultimate realisation and benefi cence of his postal system, Morse in his tele graph wires, and Field in his submarine cables, and to-day wc experience tho bless ings of the perfected labours of these heroic souls. Iho remainder of the paper was devoted to advantages to be derived from a mutual improvement association, under the various heads. The acquisition of knowledge, said the reader of tho paper, need not unfit a person for the daily duties of life, but it is not everyone who turns his knowledge to the best account. With thy knowledge get wisdom, is an old saying. Wißdom is tho quality of being wise, or possessing capacity and judgment, and being able to make profitable use of received ;informa tlon. Knowledge is simply tho art of knowing md comprehending that which has boon acquired by reading and experi ence. Cowper explains the difference briefly :—

"Knowledge and wisdom, far from being ono, Have ofttlmes no connection -. knowledge

dwells In heads replote with thoughts ot other men Wisdom in minds attentive to tholr own."

Addresses were subsequently givon by Rev. A. Carrick, Mr J. A. Haßlolt, Mr P. Oliphant and Mr J. Koid, The choir at intervals sang tho " Hymn of tho Fisher man's Children " and other choruses. Miss ■Tato sang " Alone," and Mr Menzies sang "A Flower from my Angel Mother's Grave" and tho "Old Wooden Rocker," the whole concluding with "Onward to the Battle," votes of thanks to Mr Culpan and the choir, and the National An thorn.

In consequence of the heavy rain to-day, Mr Arthur's salo of timber was postponed, Tho sale takes place on Saturday, at 12 o'clock,

They do not generally build churches of rubricks; nor do soldiers in mufti wear percussion caps; and tho Thames police are not the same as tho Coldstream Guards,

Young ladies and gentlemen about to start housekeeping will be relieved of a great deal of trouble by calling on the undersigned. You oan ascertain In a few minutes the cost of furnishing a three, four, five, or six roomed house. Not Only con you form a correct estimate, but you oan see all the goods ready for delivery at the various prices. Garllok and Cranwell keep t larger stook of carpets and bedsteads .than any othor houso in Auckland; also tho greatest variety of household furniture, most of it manufactured by their own workmen. Five per oent. discount allowed for oash at time ot purchase. New-comers are invited to stroll through the City Hull Aroado, and satisfy tbemselveß by an Inspection of the stock or the good value we offer, and the readiness we are enabled to exeoute orders entrusted to our oaro. -Garllok and Cranwell, City Hall Aroade,- Advt.)

ST. JAMES'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

ANNUAL MB-TINS.

Thb annual meeting of tho congregation of St. , James's Presbyterian Church was hold last ; evening In tho hall. There was a good atten- , dance, Rev. R. F. Maoniool presiding. Tho mooting opened with the singing of a hymn and pra. er, alter which the minutes o£ tho last meeting were read and oonflrmeo. KIRK SESSION BBPOBT, Tho Chairman read the report of the JurK Session in the absence of Mr Thomas Macky, sen. It showed that duriog tho year the Sabbath services hid been weU attended, Thore was reason to hope that the preaching or tho word, and the other means of grace statedly used amongst the congregation, had been fraught with muoh benefit to many. Since the last meeting. 10 had joined the fellowship ot tho Church for the first tlmo, while i) hod been re ceived with certittoate from other congrega tions. Through removal from the district.? had been disjoined from tho Church, and one was token away by deoth. At present, there aro 227 names on the foil, and tho attendance at eaoh communion In tho year was as follows) - January, 152 ; April, m ; July, 175; October, 171. The Wednesday evening prayer-meotiug had been regularly maintained throughout the year, but the atten dance was not so good as might have been ex pected." The Minister's Thursday Evening Biblo Class had been conducted through the session ot nine months, with an laverage latten danco o£ 18, A class hod also boon conducted on Saturday mornings during tbe latter part of the year for the religious instruction or children. It was fairly attended till the holidays, when it was close! with the intention of resuming it altar tho summer months. The Sabbath-school continued to prosper under the faithful superin tendence of Mr Peter Maokie, assisted by Mr Richardson, There wore 360 scholars.on the roll and tho average attendance was 320, being 31 more tnan that of the previous year. There wcro 23 male and 23 female teachers, Besides the ordinary classes in the school, there were two advanced BiDle classes, one for females conducted by Mr McKerras, and ono for young men conducted by Mr Thomas Maoky, son. There was aIBO a Young Mon's Sabbath morning cubs for mutual improvement in Scripture know ledge, under the efiloient leadership of Mr j. C. Maosy. A class for preparing candidates for the annual Presbytery examination is still cone noted In tho Sabbath mornings by several of the senior teachers in turn; out of thi. class twenty competed last year, and nineteen were aucoesstul. The Sabbath morning school, whloh was opened two years ago, keeps up satlsfaotorily. The sohool library contains 370 volumes, but the number is not adequate to the reaultements ot so many youog people, and the Session hope that the interest of tho congrega tion in the young will show itaolf in the way ot improving this moans of their instruction. Messrs J. MoCoskrle and T. Maoky.juc., still continue to lead the singing In the sohool with the harmonium, assisted by the school choir, The teachers' monthly meeting and the fort nightly prayer meeting, at the close of the altor noon school, aro regularly conducted, and well attended. Daring the y»ar, £10 was raisedi for tho misßion vessel, and £83 for various school purposes. The children had an entertainment in the hall during the winter, nnd also their annual New Year's fete, for which the sUni ot £23 was contributed by the congregation. The Session regretted the loss whloh tho ohoir lowly sustained t)y tho resignation of Mrs Mitchell through impaired health. The efficiency ot tho choir had been maintained under the able leadership of Mr Rees, who had recently secured tho assistance of Mr Culpon to give instruction in vocal music. The Sessioa re greltod that the number Ot elders was reduced during the year to eight, through the resignation ot Mr T. Kennedy. With reference to the visitation of tho eoiigro «atio»by the Presbytery, of Auckland during the past year, the Session deemed it proper to report that they received In due course an extract minute recording the Presbytery s en tire satisfaction with the condition of the con gregation, and the Bure evidence of prosperity and progress presented therein. Mr Hlchardson moved that the report be re oelved and printed. __,»«, _ The motion, was seconded by Mr Brown and agreed to. OOMMITrB- OF MANAGEMENT BEPOBT. Tho Blxteonth annual report of the Com mittee of Management was read by the Secre tary. Mr J. C. Maoky. It stated that the sources of the ordinary revenue had shown a steady laoreose, and the amount raised in this way showed a total consid«rably greater than has been seen in the balance-sheets for the post twelve years. Staoe the last meeting the com mittee, stimulated by a handsome donation from Mr R, Carrie, had imported a new har monium, at a cost Of £89. of which sum £66 had been ralsad by snbaoriptious from the congrega tion. Now that the debt on the hall had been so far reduoed as to ba within reasonable limlis. the committee wero very desirous that a special effort mj Improve »he lighting and ventilation of the church should be made as early as possible. However desirable, or even necessary, these alterations might be deemed. It would have to depend entirely on tho liberality of the consre tcatlon. whether they should or should not be Harried out, as the liabilities on the church building were still contiderable. While the oommittoo had to congratulate Vie congrega tion on the fact that £150 had beon wiped off the debt on St. Jame.'s Hall during the year, they could not say much as to the way in whloh this had been done. They had been com pelled again to draw from the church funds to , tho extent of J5200, as they had last year to the extent of £100. The Income from the hall from rent had been £70. a Blight Improvement on the previous year, but still much less th*n what i might have boon inspected. As, however, their liabilities had now been reduced to an annual charge ot £70 for lntorest, they antici i patod that tho year 1882 would prove more sat isfactory. A difference having recently arisen between fio committee and the Session wUh regard to the purposes for which the hall should be let. the committee had agreed, in accordance with a reoominondation of the Pro3by tery, to whom on appeal was made, that throo of their number should be elected an nually to take the sole responsibility ofmanaglns tho hatL The membeis who now retired by rotation were Messrs McCoßkrlo, Steele, Hanna, and J. C. Maoky, while Messrs Sinton and Drinkwater. of those who wero eleoted las. yeor, agreed to reslitn so as to adhere to the rule of the church, which required that half the members of the Committee of Management , should retire annually. It was agreed, on the motion of Mr Peter Maokie, seconded by Mr A. C. Steele, that the report should be received and printed. BILtNCB-BHEBT.

In tho absence ot Mr Thomas Maoky, sen., thobalancesfceeet of the churoh <s?os read by Mr J. C. Maoky. It showed the total expendi ture to have been £916 2s 9d. Amongst the principal items under this head were:— Millili ter- stipend, £l"0: choir leader and organist, £50; church omcar. £10; transfened to hall aooouat. £200: harmonium, £69 ; presentation Mrs Mlt ohell, £30; paid on account ot special collections, £53; and virions sundries. The revenue had been £92513s 2d, thus leaving a credit balance ot £9 10s od. Sabbath collections had realised £528 lis 8d; pew rents, £161 6s; subscriptions, Hrs Mitchell, £29; nett proce-ds of soirep, £1012s lid; conversazione, £2 lis lid; subscrip tions for h»rn,onlnm, £65 5s 9d. Tho balonoe-sheet on the hall account showed: —Kxpendituro — Balance paid on account, £611751 d: Mr Watsoo, one mouth's interest, £10; Interest on mortgage £5155; Mr Watson, balanoe. £120 : sundries, £67 ; total. £322. Roootpts.—Routs, £60; subscriptions collected, £23; transferred from churoh acoount, £2<I0; total. £)8l 13s. Balanoe due to Mr Maoky, £11 2S 2d The liabilities consist .d ot a mortgage of £1,000. » In answer to Mr McNab, Mr J. C. Maoky said thero was also a liability ot anout £160 on the ehuroh. The oorroot amount would be filled in on the return of tho Treasurer. It was agreed,ou tho motion ot Mr J. Hatna, seosnded by Mr Peter Maokie " That the state ment of aooonnts bo reoelved and printed."

COMMUTES OF MANAO«t*HT. The meeting then proceeded to the eleotlou ot six member* to fill the vaoascles in tho Com mittee" of Management. A large numbor of candidates werouomlnated, but many of them deollned to stand. The list was eventually reduced to the following:—Messrs J. C. Maoty, 8. If oCoskrle, R. C. Barry. Driokwater, Binton, Brownlee, P. Prummond, A. C. Bteele, I). McPherton. MoHibbon, Goorgo Burns, Gash.— Mr J. C. Maoky said he would not stand for election, but aftor considerable pressing, he consented to do so.—A ballot was taken, and resulted In the oleotion of tho following gontle m_n:-Moss__ J. C. s/lacky (23 voteß). Slnton (28), Drinkwoter (22), MoCoßkrle (18), Barry (18). MoOibbon (18).

ATJDITOBS. Messrs J. Hanna and Kntrioan wore appointed audltors.on the motion of Mr Smart.

PSALMODY, Boms disoussion took plaoo on the que. Hon of Church psalmody. Mr J. C. Maoky o.nsldered that tho Kirk Sossion had nsgleoted tholr duty in this r»speot. Several of the congregation considered that Mr Oulpan. who gave instruction in tonal muslo on Wednesday night, should also bo present at tbe services on Sunday. Same discussion also took placo in referenoe to chanting in tho church. A gentleman said ho considered it was simply ridiculous to use the chants for their beautiful

psalm tunes. , Mr Smith opined that those who deo'eostod chanting were the people who knew nothing at all about it. Mr Hanna, speaking from his own observa tion, said that moro people in tho congregation joined in singing the chants than in tho psalm tuner. The meeting thon adjourned.

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

A spucial meeting or tno rarnon juorongn Council (silting in committee of the whole) was held lost evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor (Mr It, Walker) in tho chair, and Council lors Clayton, Winks, Davis, Harbor, Herbert, Bunt, aud Mulling,

St Gitonov's Bay Road Drainage.—lt was resolved to refer ihls matter to the Streets Committee, with power to act; the Foreman of Works to report ut onco.

Borough watib Supply. — Councillor Winks, iv spooking on this subject, said that two proposals had beon made by which Parneli could bo supplied with water. Mr Seccombo had prooosod to erect a reservoir over his brewery, whloh would give presßureot waterto extinguish a tiro In tho highest port ot Parneli. Tbe sooond proposal was from thn city in reply to a requisition from the Council, stating thut the water would bo supplied at a price,—Mr MoKenzlo thought tho eatiest way would bo to to deal with tho city. A committee of tho Counoll might bo appointed to inquire into tho best means Of soour.ug tho water supply.—Tho Mayor polntod out that the city would admit Parneli to participate iv the wa'or supply only on the some terms as tho city ratepayers. The soheme would amount to a charge of ls 7d in the £, and ho considered it doubtful whothor tho Parnoll ratepayers would nocopt it at tho price. He did not think the city was by any means eager to simply the borough —Tho Vn gineer's report of 18S0 was next read by the Town Clork. It stated that the fall from the brewery, Kyber Pass to the Swan Inn, Mechanlo's Bay, wa«Z3l feet; to the Wipdsor Caßtle, 122 feet; to.Mr v. Ireland ~.60 feot; and to Blßhop's Court, 31 feot. Tho iCnginoer re oommondod the reservoir to be constructed 10 foot hlnhor, A Bix-if.oh pipe would deliver 200,000 gallons in iwenty-four hours. Thototaloostofaopply by Sccoombo'slwas esti mated at i_1,179.-Mr MciCenzlo ninved that a committee to oonßlst of Messrs Winks, Her bert, and the Mayor beappolntod to confer with the city authorities, with Mr Seccombo ond the people of Newmarket, to got ovory informi tlon obtainable as to the best terms for obtain ing a water euoplv for Parnßll, There was no doubt he remarked, that the supply could bo had cheaper from Scccombe's. but it was a Question whether tho thing oould be done. Mr Davis seconded tho motion, which was carried unanimously.

Drainage—The Mayor said the two Ques tions of drainage ond water supply mn __ be kept distinct. Tho first step was to have all tha necessary Information. They must not borrow for water supply, and give a portion of the loan to drainage, or vice versa, but must go before tho ratepayers with definite schemes, nlsus and tho fullest information. The loan mlsht im for £10.000, and not for a le«B period than as years, but the period might bo extended. Ha believed no one would object to lend the money at 6 or 7 per oent,-Mr Winks considered that it would have to be done cheaper than that—rhe Mayor roplled that It might bo got at 5 per cent. -Mr Herbert moved, "That His Worship the Mayor, Messrs Barber, Winks, and MoKen.le be appointed a Finance Committee, to consider ways and means."—The proposition was duly escondod and agreed to, after which the msetini terminated. ™~*.

CABLEGRAMS.

[Rktjter's Telkghams.J

SIR H. PARKES A GUEST OF THE MARC. CIS OF LORNE.

OTTAWA (CANADA), February 28,

Sir Henry Parkes, Premier of New Soutb Wales, has arrived in this city, and is tbo guest of His Excellency the Marquis of Lome, Governor-General of Canada.

DAVITT'S ELECTION NULLIFIED.

LONDON, February 28,

In the House of Commons last night, a resolution was passed setting forth that Mr Davitt, one of the prominent members of the Land League, who was recently elected to represent Meath, is not eligible to sit in the House of Commons, he being now under arrest.

THE GOVERNMENT REFUSE TO RECOGNISE THE LORDS COM MITTEE.

LONDON, February 28.

It has transpired that the select com mittee appointed by the House of Lords to enquire into the working of tho Irish Land Act invited the Chief Secretary for Ireland to give evidence. Tbe Cabinet has, how ever,- refused to sanction such a course, and Mr Forster will, therefore, decline the request of the committee.

LONDON WOOL SALES.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company have received the follow ing London cable, dated March Ist:—"Tha wool sales opened at tho level of last sales on the 28th February. The competition by both Home and foreign buyers is active. The sales comprise about 265,000 bales. 35,000 bales have been sent to the manu facturing districts direct, The opening catalogue contains 6,400 bales'."

A NEW ZEALAND SHIP ASHORE, LONDON, February 28.

The ship Woodville, bound to Port Chal mers from Liverpool, went ashore at Holy head , North Wales. The captain and some of the crew were drowned. The vessel has been got off, and has been taken back to Liverpool for repairs.

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, this day.

Sailed, this morning: Union Com pany's Steamship Arawata, tor Auck land,

SMALL-POX.

A number of persons who were in quarantine have been released, and the. colony is now free of small-pox except at the sanatorium, Little Bay.

VICTORIAN REVENUE,

MELBOURNE, this day.

The Victorian revenue returns for.then past month are very favourable, a satisfac tory increase being shown in most branches of revenue. The Government have decided to complete the defences at Port Phillip Heads without delay, and to re-establish a permanent artillery corps, which was dis banded a short time back.

MELBOURNE GRAIN MARKET,

MELBOCRNE, March 1.

New Zealand feeding oats are quoted at 3s 4d, and milling oats at 3s 7d. Wheat is very firm at 5s 7d {sic) and barley is very firm at 4s sd.

INSURANCE FRAUDf,

ADELAIDE, March 1,

Messrs Hicks and Barker, insurance agents, of this city, who were arrested on the 27th of February on a charge of at tempting to defraud the Australian Mutual Provident Society, were brought up at the Polico Court to-day charged with obtaining a worthless policy, and with impersonation. The prisoners were remanded.

SPORTING.

Dargaville Races.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

DABGAVILLE, this day. '

It has been raining heavily since yesterday atcornoon.and do sign of the weather breaking. The Stewards have postponed £he Races till to morrow, and will probaoly put them off from day to day, until tbe weathsr changes. Maid of Honour ls scratched for the Cup, It la stated thero was some informality re the entering of Hard Times for the Maiden Hurdles. Lutes! betting; Kenilworth and Harkawo., doubles, ICO to 10 for Cup and Hurdles. Dow drop. 6 to i, taken. The postponement of the races increases- Randwtok'a chonoo. Ho ls getting fitter every day. He did a three-mile sweater yesterday.

CANTERBURY NOMINATIONS.

CHRISTCHURCH. Wednesday. The following nominations were reoelved to- j sight for the Canterbury J.C. Handicap, ot 500 soys.. to bo run next November:-P. Masters'* § Mtsohlef and Virginia Water; Hon. W. Robin son's Natator, Grip. Salvage, Cheviot, Vanguard filly by Traduoer, Wai-i-ti filly by Cassivellaunus —Knvy; Owen's Sir George; Hon. G. McLean's Lady Kmma, Legerdemain, Gorton, Gltano. Matakau; P. Horefall's King Quail; G. Bates's The Poet, Hilda, If So, Neumoua, The Pet; W. Walters's libeller, filly by Hippo-blonder, filly by Hippo — Yotterlna; Mason aad Vol lance's Bunaoora. Volunteer, Flour de Lys, Amulet, Armourer, Turquoise, Coupon; 8. Chltham's Don; W. C. Webb's Blue Jacket; S. Powell's On Dit; G. Banner's Hinemoa. Lure, Betrayer, Louis d"Or.Flapjaok, Ada, Leonard; G. H.Lees's sincerity; S. Westmaoott'd The Douphin; J_. Catts's filly by Traduoer—Toltol, Cathedral, Sou'-Woster;D. O'Brien's Tasman; P. Butler's Luns, Trinket, Amseon; Horsford's . La Mode, Sloßta,Non«ense, Hornby, HoldernetS, Marat, Nonpareil; J, Lunn's Welcome Jack, White, Bitch (late Blue Boy); W. Tauored's Administrator; J. Stephenson's Mata, Tairoo; T. Qooamaa's Statesman; B, Goodman's Chan cellor, Sir Mod red, Somnus, Idolium, HlhaHlUs, Violin (late Mozzelle) . These are tho largest entries ever received in New Zealand.

DUNEDIN CHAMPAGNE STAKES.

DUNEDIN, Wednesday. The following nominations wero received for tho D. J.C. Champagne Stakes, 1883 :— Middle Park Company's bo by Traduoer or Sir George— Mario Theresa. Middle Park Company's b f by Traduoer or Sir

George -Marie Theresa. Middle Park Company's b t by Traduoer or Sir George-Charm; Middle Park Company's b f by Totara or Sir

Goorge-Watersprite. W. Walters's br oby Musket—Yotterlna. W. «valters's blk or br f by Yattendon—Fanny _ Fisher Owen's b oby Albany—Mermaid B. Cutt's br c Malefactor by Albany—Malice. W.C. Webb's br t by Albany—Lady Florence. W. C. Webb's b f b Albany, mare by Sledmere

—Spray. John McKellar's br o by Albany—Bribery. Hon. W. Robinson's br o by Albany—No Name. Hon. W. Robinson's b or br Karori—Awatea. B. Kirby's oh o First Philip, by King Philip- Madam. G. Dodton _ br f by Satirist—Envy. G. Dodson's-bro by Batlrist— tiemnant. O. Godson's bo by Casslvellaunus— Tangi. H. Horeford's Deceit, by Karori—Fallooy. Thomas Goodeon's bo Chnodoß, by Albany— Z.mbo. G. Dodson's br o by Satirist—Sapphire. G. Dodson's br o by Satirist—Caßtanette G. Dodson's b, o by Flying Dutchman—Miss King. Hon. w. Robinson's br o by Casßivollaunus— Walrua. Hon. W. Robinson's eh o by Cassivellaunus— Fair Agnes.

THE RIVERTON ELECTION PETITION.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

INVERCARGILL, Wednesday. A sitting of the Election Petition Court was opened at Riverton to-day for the pur pose of adjudicating upon the petition of 1 Henry Hirst against the return of Theo philus Daniel, who was declared electeed by a majority of one. The petition set forth that two persona have voted at two or moro polling places viz., Thomas Ford and- John Glynn, and thcvotes of J. Elliott, J. B, Hunter, J. Webb, andS. McKelvin were also held to have been illegally accepted by the Returning Officer, thus giving Mr Daniel only an apparent and colourable majority. Mr Hirst therefore asked to be declared the duly elected member for Wallace. Tho evidence was heard at length in support of the petition, and after wards the rebutting evidence was commen ced. At 5 o'clock the Court adjourned till next day. RIVKRTON, this day.l THE CASE CLOSED. The Wallace petition is concluded, and tbo Court adjourned till four, wheu tno Judge will announce whether or not he will postpone bis decision. The cases of McKelvie and Webb, Glynh and Ford— cases for the respondent—were abandoned.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. THURSDAY. MARCH 3



DEBT NEWCASTLE COALS BOUSEHOLO & BLACKSMITHS', Ex ' GAZBLL.' NOW DISCHARGING, Also, liOOAL COALS AND FIREWOOD (Lowest Ratbs) DELIVERED IN TOWN OR COUNTRY. W. & G. WINBTONE. /CLEARANCE OALE * OF NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, MILLINERY, RIBBONS, LACES DRESSES, COSTUMES, PRINTS, SATTEENS, STRAW HATS, &C„ &0. J » \_/ULLBN, haying been advised of Extensive Importations of WINTER Cro ODB, to arrive next ui«i«, will CLEAR OUT the nndermelUoned GOODS at Oksatly RiDUOas Pbioss, to make room for bis Winter Purchases]— 1000 yda Grey Calloo, 2id por yard 1000 yds Pomoadour Prints, in variety ot pat terns, Sid per yard 1200 yds Chintz and other Fashionable Prints. Sid per yard 800 yds ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto, 6)d par yard 9000 yds Plain and Fanoy Satteens, In variety ot abodes and patterns, BJd per yard 300 yds Oatmeal Cloth, all shade?, 9.d per yard 10W yda Ombre Batin Ribbons, all shades and wldtha,_d, «d, 7d. and Rd ._ 100 Ladles' Costumes full siz. and weH made, _«6d,_s6d, !s6S, and 8s W 2-0 Girls' Aprons, well mode and neatly trim: mcd, Sid 100 dosen Men's and Youths" White Haadker * chlefa, coloured borders, 3s, 3s Od, and _s"(kl 50 dozen Ladies' White Handkerchiefs, made np in fancy boxes of half-dozen eaoh (hemmed), is 6d per box 120 Q«nta' V/filto Shirts, Linen Fronts and Button at Bask. 3s 6d each 100 ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto, is gd each 800 Men's and Youths' Straw Hats, Sd, Bd, ls, Is 3d, and Is 6d . 70 pairs Mubllu Curtains, 3_ and 4 yards long, is Dd, -s 9d, Ss 9d, 7b 9d, and 8s 9d per pair. __. please observe that the above EXCEPTIONALLY OHBAP LOTS will be on otter only FOR EIGHT DAYS, Commonetog TO-MORROW. J # CJULLEN, 856, QUEEN-BTREET, AUCKLAND • (Opposite Holland te Fori-or's, Grocers), « lOKIN 8 HYPOPHQBPHITI.B. aickin's Byrup ot Hypophosphlte of Lime ls guaranteed equal to the Frenoh preparations of Dr Cnurohill, and less than half the prioe, The great expense of the Imported preparation to the sick, and the faot that BUonlPharmaoeutlcal proparationß'can be manufactured equally well in Auckland, has induced the proprietor to engage in making a really reliable article or Btamdabd Btbbnqtb and Ohiimioal purity that) may be recommended with confidence by the medioal faoulty to their patients and others. Aickin's Hypophosphires will answer all the requirements stated, and a trial will suffice to show that In therapeutical action they ore quite as efficacious in all diseases for which tho continental pre parations are no justly celebrated. Bold in bottles at 2s 6d each. Dose, two teaspoonfuls only. AIOKIN'S BTB UP OB" HVPOPHOS PBtnts oir Limk and Soda, especially suitable In some coses of lung diseases, and is most palatable and cordial, eaoh teospoontul contains three grains pure hypophosphlte of lime and one and a halt groins hypophosphlte ot soda. Boid In bottles at __6d eaoh. Request your medical adviser to try the _ Local Syrups of Hypophosphltes, made by Aiokih of definite uniform strength. . , AICKIN, Wholesale Manufacturing chemist, The Pharmacy. Anckland w , i i _»———— i J-SS-gaSB—S To Another Correspondent.—No, wo never did hear of a man blowing his own trains out whilst playing the- cornet "What is tho difference between love and cheap poplin ? None at all. How's that ? "Why, because they're both of them nearly all stuff, <_ I



SoeciaJl Advertisements ( _— ' i i QMITH AND ARNOLD, \ ARCHITECTS, ! OLD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. MKN'S )In preparation lor and tstook-taking. WlllUam .nova CLOTHING (Rattray Is offering bis jBOY fl U-Vimnuj Btook 0 , M(m . B and Boyß' OL-vrniNa. Shirts, Hosiery. Collar., Scarfs, Ties, &o . sea; at unusually Low Prices. EN'S . 75 Men's T».eed 3 TWE«D (.button Sao Suits, worth 84C SUITS 170s, are now offered at Central Drapery Ware house, 178 - 83, Queen street, Auckland. EN'S ) William Rattray is TWKED Inow selling Men's Tweed TROUBKRS AND | Trousers »nd *"to<weU VEBTS. Contend well made) at 178 * 6d and 21s. at the Central Drapery Warehouse. 178, 180. and IB_. Queen street, Auckland. ENS . Two cases of Men's WHWB (.White Shirts (Mllitary SHIRTS.Fronts) weU worth &_6d MHitary Fronts > and 7s 6d eaoh, are now * offered to the public at 31 lid and 5s 6d at Wil liam Rattray's Central Drapery Warehouse. 178 ---82, Queen-street, Auck- land. DLACK ) 10 Doßen Hack Felt _T> FELT f American Hats (usual f__BIOAN HATsiprioe^BdUgn^w^U- Rattray's Central Dra pery Warehouse, 178-83. Queen-street. EN'S AND). 10 Dozen Men' BOYS' . Straw Hats at ls 3d. an 8 STRAW HATS '12 dosen Boys' Straw Hats, in various new Styles, to ba cleared at Coßt Prioe at William Rattray's Drapery Ware house, 178, ISO, and 182, Queen-street, Auokland, -n X 0 M p A R IS. Tub Most magnifiobnt CJRETONNB.S Evbb Shown in Auckland, E_ Orient Steamer.' Garonne.' Just Opened, And oa Sale hy GARLICK ft CRANWELL, |JIOK__ pLATBD FRENCH AND HALF-TBBTBR IRON -DEDSTEADS, Vehv Handsome, and a Noviltt, Just Landed ex Hen-lone, LARGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND AT THB PITY TTALL A ROADE. pARLICK & QRA'NWBLL, HOUSE FURNISHERS. FANCY GARDEN TABLES. CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. Blaok and Whitb Wool Heabthruqs. IAPEBTRY. BRHB3SL, ft STAIR CARPET. CHURCH PEW SEATING, Vkby Nice, and Prkfehablh to Bushions. G-RLICK & CRANWELL. SELLING OFF t SELLING OFF I To Rs-BuiLD Pbbmisbb. N. GOLD WATER. Clothier (opposite Bank ot New Zealand), Queen-street, finding that his present premises are not commodious enough 1 ' tor the Inoreaslng trade, has decided to Re-build. Therefore he intends to Sell-off for Four Weeks only the balance ot his Stock of Clothing at Prices that will astonish everybody (regardless , of oost). A call will eon vinoe the most soeptlcal that this is a gennlno Clearing-out Sale, and not amors draper's puff. Note tha Address—N. GOLDWATxn, 66, Queen-etreet (opposite Bank of New Zealand). ___^__ _-|UST RECEIVED, [ Per May Queen and Coromandel. LARGE SHIPMENTS OF BRUSSELS AND TAPEBTRY Carpets, (all new patt-bks). A Splendid Assortment of Frenoh and English CRETONNES. LAOS AND NET CURTAINS In Great Variety. Brass and Iron bedsteads and Cots. iron venetian blinds (all oolours). ; VERANDAH BLINDS, PERAMBULATORS. FURNITURE ot every description la etook and made to order. INSPECTION INVITED, W INKS AND CT ALL, Wholesale and Retail cabinetmakers and upholsterers, and carpet warehousemen. SHOBTLAND-STB-ST. JUST RECEIVED, Per Steamer, BLAOK BROCHB QR NADIN F, for Drosses and Mantles BLAOK AND COLOURED MADRAS NETS BLAOK AND COLOURED MADRAS MUSLINS BLAOK SPANISH FIGURED NET BLACK SPANISH LACES WATERED BILKS AND RIBBONS A Very Complete Stock of BABY LINEN and OHILDRBNS' and LAX-IKS' UN DERCLOTHING TABLE LINENS. SHEETINGS CALICOS FLANNELS, &0., fto, M.ILNE AND OhOYC_E, Queen and Wbi_u_lby-stbbbts, auckland. T AS T Ty EE X OF TUB GREAT CLEARING-OUI SALE OF BLIGHTLY DAMAGED GOODS AT *A J.WABUBY ec flO.'S. aS__so wortho , REMNANTS to be sold at H A L F-P R I 0 E, We have made further Reductions on |the ! General Stook In order to dear out a large portion of Goods SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. AN I-NSPEOraON INVITED. I -... 1 > ' E A. LIN ABU RY & gO. » 2W|o-1206, Queen St, ' V |__



Smokers, whose Indulgence In the weed la oontinuous, should use just such a oordiai as UDOLPHO WOLFB'B -OHIKDAM Abomatio BCHWAPPS, for these palpable reasons: Tobacco drains the BaUvary glands and deranges tne aervous organism. It is a powerful drug, tbat tolls on the strongest oonsUtnUoiu Klbvhw dyspepsia, heartburn, indigestion, nwwea. OttMi bringfng on tremors and Its tanA^aW&n* vision. While this elixir may obrtotethese results, it will certainly brace the Bystem against ta pernicious _ffeo*a