SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

BIHH WATER}™^^^^^ BUNSKT.-Thls KTenlng.6Jß3 BUNRIBB.-To-inorrow Mprsln*. i).»- MOON'fl AGK.-Laat Quarter, 13,h,9.7 pjn.

ARRIVALS.

TO DAY.

Kitolle, Boh,, Millar, from Lyttelton Norral. eoh., Hdwardu, fiom Russell Baxon, soh., McKonzia, from Lyitslton Ulonelg, 8.8., Stephenson, from TauroDga

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Arawftta, s.s., Sinclair, for SouUiorn ports

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Antares, loading STdney-Australia, to-morrow Melbourne and Southern ports-Rlogarooma,

Taranak! an^ South-Penguin, Tnesday ■ Russell, Wbangiroaand Mongonul—Wellington or Glonelg, Monday TaQranga-Qlenelß or Wollington, Monday or Thursday Whangarei and Whangarcl Hoada — Argile Taasday and Friday Ifanprawal- Fingal, Thuraday j&oroory Bay—fflngal. Monc'ay

VESSELS EXPECTED

Halolone,Bb.lp(J.N.M.3.), from London; loading Oxford, ship, (M.T.L.H.). from London; sailed

Decembers „ . Pareora, ship, IQ 3.G.W.), from London; sailed

December 23 , . Alcestta. barque, (H.C.M.N.> from Liverpool, via Wellington; Balled. November I Arabella,barque(P.K.Q. V.J.f rom London; Bailed Deo. 9

IMPORTS.

Per Saxon-10 cases bacon and hams, 14 sacks pearl barley.—T. H. Hall and Co.

Per Saxon from LjKolton—lo toss flour, TOO SKoks -wheat, 20 cases bacon, 2 tanks.

Per Arawata frem Sydney-118 basra bark, 40 oasae cornQoar. 110 sacks Boed, lfi plates Iron, ll caseß drapery, 65 cases brandy, 16 oa«O8 meat, 51 rolls matting. 19 pkgs ropa. 15 qroasks wine,loo aannles and 230 mats sugar. 590 bags bonedust, 6 koKB Ink, 13 cedar planks, 35 bagorico, 5 qr-oaska mm 10 qrtierces tobacco, 12 bales oinvaa, 6 tanks, 80 pkga sundries. ■

Per Estella from Dunedlu—l.Oil sacks oats,sJl Backs -wheat, 259 sacks flow, 202 sboks oatmeal, 101 Baoks grasa seed, SO sacks barley, 70 sacks bran, 10 oases and 2 casks safe soap, 6 tierces bsef. 3 biles paper.

Inwabds COIHTWI3E.—NorvaI, from Ruseoll, with 80 tons ooal.

Outwards Coisrwist—Adah, for Whan garei; Iris, for Patua; Meroury, £or Talruo,

The brig Vision loft Lyttelton for Auokland yesterday.

The barque India haa entered out at the Cus toms for Tongatabu.

- The three-masted BOhooner Kstello left Dans din on February 21th, and arrived in harbour at 7 o'olook this morning. Finn easterly weather ■was experienced during nearly the whole paeaige

The sohooner Saxon nrrlvad from Lyttelton at H a.m. to day after al2 days passage. Yariablo moderate weather was experienced during toe pa«sago,

Thes.B. Slenolstarrivod from Taurarga atG 30 a.m. to-day. Passengers—Mrs Gnndry, Mrs Oppenheimer, Mrs Smith, Mrs Ba«go. Mrs Marrlner, Mrsand Miss Newell. Mrs Kichmontt, Miaa Morrin, Mlbb Oonglas, Miss Clarkson, Meisra F. Wrlgley, uppenhelmer, Bagao, Merrett, Lewis. Morrin. McKerrow, Miller, Butt, Stewart, Faloou', Hon. ltollostoß, Foster, Helley. Craigh, C. Clade, O, B. tipencer and party (3), 1 steerage; Tho ship Halclono (Captain Paiker), which Celt London on J&nnary 2nd, passed Brixham on tho 10th. She has the following passengers for Auckland: — Saloon: H. Cochranc. second cabin : G*o. Lambert, Mrs Lambert, J. K. GifT ney, and B. Pearson, dtesrage: John Crowe, Gnroline Oowe, Jos. Crowe, Miss Coaghey, T. Birfuvrda. H. Sayeil, John Fannon, Jos. Coombs, Hiss C. Vailantlne, and Chas. B. Barrett.

Tho B.r. Arawata will leave for Melbourne snd Southern ports shortly after arrival of the Frisco mail. The following passengers have booked:—For Gisborne—Miss Soward. Mr S. Mangahakia. For Naner— Mr P. W.Williama, and the Mastodon Minitrol Troupe (32). For Wellington—Mr f. H. Cox. For Lyttelton— Hot. J. Bates, Dr Mnrray. For Pore Chalmers —Mils M. A. Hunt. Messrs J. Wilkio and J, Harris, For Melbonrne-Mra Wllkle and boy, Mr B. N. Blbra.

The barque Antares will complete her load ing for London Shis ■weote. She has already taken in the following ca'go :-6914 bales wool. 207 bales flax, 31 tons ana 326 bags cobra. 169 casks tallow, 1,353 tons manganese. 110 bales cotton, 3 mboß maniple) coal, 14,650 norm 92 deok planks, 10 pieoos mottled kauri, 132 cases uho'l. 1,906 cases gum, 11 bales leather, 13 (tanks, and a quantity of bark.

FULL-RIGGED SHIP OFF THE COAST.

(BY TEMOEMPn.)

MoNQosai.thlsdiy. A large full-rigged Bhip off Cavalile Islands, beating np the oo«t, apparently bound for Auckland, Bho will probably prove the Oxford, Captain Braddtck, with cargo and paasang&M, mm London, 99 days out.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARKIVAL. Macgregar, s.s., Amodoo, from Waltara

The 8,9. Rowena is expected to arrive from Hokiaaga some time to-morrow.

The Northern Co.'s ataamor Maogregar arrived from Waitaia early this morning, with I tons callow, and 11 aacita gnißS-seeil. She was announced to return thither this afternoon.

Ihe 8.8. Lalla Rnokh left for Wallam yester day afiernoon, with 5 tons sundries and three passemKars, Messrs Vanghan and Ell's (2).

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

KatpabaHbads, Wednesday. Loarlod :■ Annie Melhuieh.

Tk Kopcmu, Wednesday. ... Arrived: Llor. Loading: Star, Darcy Pratt Wave of Life. Aratapu, Transport,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Lyttkt,ton\ yesterday. Balled: Cynosure, barque, Richards, for Lon don.

Pobt Chalmers, yesterday.

Sailed : Rinsc»room», a.a,, for the North. Pas (rangers for Auckland—Mr and Mrs Duncan and family (6). Mr and Mrs McGregor, Rev. Mr Frssor, Mrs J. M. Frasor, Messrs Haelsyor, Morrison, and Garret*.

COMMERCIAL.

Evsniko Stab Office, Thursday,

Messrs S. Coohrane and Son sold by order ot the trustees ot the estate of tbe late Alex. Wright, allotment %, section 25, and jul joining reclamation, having a frontage ot 100 links to Lower Hobson-street, and 105} links to Cußtom-housß-street with a throuscu depth of 209 links and 201 links, and having a cottage and other Improvements erected there on, at £15 10) jwr foot. Pant of allotment 15, section 18, Bltuato at corner of Lower Albert- Btraet and Moore-street, at £17 per foot. , At Mr E Arthur's fruit sale the following rates wero ietliaed:—Apples, Id to 3d par )b; pcftra. 3d to JJd nor lb; quince*, id to ijdper lb; plume, 3d to 5Jd per lo: damsons. Zju to 31 per lb i bullaces, JJd to 2}d per lb; peooaoa, id per lb. Mr A. Bnokland sold a freehold allotment in Stanloy-fltseet, SO fret by SO feet, with building thereon, known as the Condurango Factory, for 6213. Mr Buckland's Report. At tho Hay market on Tuesday hides were In brisk enquiry. Prices ranged from 311 to Sjd the lb; aheap skins from lOd 11 2s 21 each ; tullow, 22s 6d tbe cwt; wool rose in value Kleeoe wool In grease brought from 7Jd to 7}d .the lb At Wuiuku, on Saturday lost, tbers was an average master of cutle, with a good atten dance of buyers. lworklngoxenbroa«ht£B each; a medium draught mare, £25; calves, from 20a to Wt; yearlings, 40s , two-year-olds, £3; tbree yuara and upwards, from £i 10s to £S 10s re spectively. At Pukekoho On Monday a large muster of Btocfc,mostly fromtwoti> throe years old, met with a stoadf (lomMiii at prices fully equal to tnose obtained at Waiokn,

do Wednesday the allotment of 33 feet in Stanley-street, aold on the premises,; realised em.

Smotera, -whose Indulgence in the weed U continuous, should use j»Bt Bnoh a cordial a* UDOLPDD WOLFI'S tCHIBDAM ABOMATIO Schnapps, for these palpablo reasons: Tobacco drains tne salivary Rlanda and deranges the nervous organism. It is a powerful drug, that tells on the strongest constitution. It invlteß dyspepsia, heartburn, Indigestion, nausea, often bringing on tromore, and it 3 fumes Impair the vision. While this elixir may obviate these results. It will certainly braoa the system against ti pernicious effeo'"

Man Notice.

MAItS fftlJi CtOSK AS UNDBB.—

Tms DAT. For Thames, cor Rctomahana. at 1 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohtacmutn, and Opotikt, per Qlenolg, at i p.m.

FRroAY, 10th Instant. For Port Fitzroy, por Waterlily, at 9 a.m. ForWaihokoand Coromandol, perCoroniandol,

at 130 p.m. _^ For Whangarei Heads, Parna, Waipu, Whan garol, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at i p.m. For Thames, por Roromahana. at '.30 p.m. If or Thames, per Kritlfiriirfoo, at S 30 p.m. For Mazigawai, per f Ingal, at 5 p.m.

Saturday. Htn instant. For Walwera, Mahnrangi, Matakana, uanga- Wai, &c, per Rose Casey, at 10 a-m.

Monday, 13th instant, For Tonga and Samoa, per India, at 3 p.m. For Kussell, Kawaluiwa, Wasganm, and MonKOKui, pel Wellington, at 1.30 p.m.

For Australian Colonies, por Australia. Im mediately after her arrival from Honolulu. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern ports, Chat ham- Islands, via Lyttslton. and Australian ColODifa, per Arawata, two hoars after arrival of B.S. Australia,

A Post-office has been opened at Whitford. near Howiok. Malls will ba despatched from this office ever* Tuesday and Friday, at 2.30 p.m. hotnrn malls will arrive every Wednes day and Saturday, at 10 a.m. N.B.—Payments on acoonnt ol Property Tax will bo received at this office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

a B. Biaa. CMof Postmaster, Chief Post-offloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

MiBCH 9, 1881 Theatre Rotrl—DeLloa'd Spooialty Company! "The Colonel," 8 p.m. Ponsonby Wesloyan Bazaar. Y.M.C.A.—D«votionnl. 7-30 p.m. St. Andrew's Mutntl Improvement Associa tion : Short speeches, 7 30 p.m. Masonic HalL Newton--A.0.F., A.D., Court Nil Oesperandnra. 8 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Bubsxll.—Unleta previous arrangement has been made to the contrary, all bets go with the prizes. iNFOawnoNI.—lho Ureat Eastern has never been either in an Australian port or in Salt Francisco to our kno wledgo. Since launched che has always been engaged in the Atlantic trade.

Birth.

OXLKY.—On February 26. 1883, atPonsonby, the wife ot J. w. Oxloy ot a Bon.

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1882.

For the cause that lacks assistanse. For the wrong that needs tesisWnce For the future in the distance. And the good that we can do.

We must congratulate the Senate of the Wew Zealand University upon having decided the question of keeping terms in a spirit of liberality and in conformity with the plain intention of its charter. In the absence of any call for division yesterday we may accept the> vote as having the endorsement of a substantial majority of the Senate, and we look, therefore, to see the resolutions administered in the widest spirit. We cannot understand how the Senate could have sustained itself in any other position, considering the clear terms of its constitution. The University has the means of protecting itself against sham by maintaining a standard of ex amination that will prove an infallible test of scholarship. Bat having done that, it is, we maintain, bound to ex -1 amine any candidate who comes up. The remarks offered by the Hoy. Mr- Andrews in illustration of the attitude that wonld be assumed by the Senate if it refused to acKnowledge its responsibilities to the great body of colonist?, were as unanswer able as tbey wore witty. Not one plausible raaaon was offered in reply. Let us hope that the question will never again be re opened, aud that the tendency towards the creation of class privileges and distinctions, which has been the curse of English systems, has received a blow in this colony from which it will never recover.

There is one other matter which might be considered with public advantage, now that the Senate is in session. We allude to the desirability of bringing the Civil Ser vice .Examinations under its control. These examinations have long since departed fiom what the name implies. Success neither pro motes in, nor admits to, that Service ; and the great majority of candidates probably never dream of being under Government, The fact is that the Civil Service Examina . tions have come to be regarded as tests, something alter tho same sort as the Oxford and Cambridge Local, the Sydney University Senior and Junior, or the Adelaide University Primary Examinations,—as aflording a certifi cate of prc.ficie.ncy to the lad who is well-advanced in, or just finishing his school course. Each of these examples we have named is under the control of its Uni versity, is governed by fixod laws, and com. mands the respect of its locality. In each of these points pur Civil Service Examina tion fcils. It is not under the direction of a recognised educational board, its eximi-. ners are not publicly known, its standards' and subjects appears to be constantly changing, and as a natural consequence, it does not retain the public confidence.

let ua glance at the systems obtaining in the places we have named. Cam bridge will suffice for the two Homo Universities, as both model upon the same lines. The Cambridge local examination?, then, are now 24 years old. They are con ducted at various places throughout the country by means of printed papers set by a central body of examiners, and worked by the candidates in the presence of examiners sent down for that purpose. Both boys and Rirlsare admitted to the examination. The candidates are either seniors or juniors. Ine former are under 18 yearaof age, the

latter under 16. Every candidate pays to the Syndicate a fee of £1. The local ex penses of providing an examination-room, stationery, &a, are borne by the local com mitteo of management at each centre ol ex ftmination, and to meet these expensesi a local feo is charged to each candidate by the local committee. This fee ranges from 6s to 10s. Success in certain sub iecta exempts the candidate from the pre vious oxafliinatlon-a »onsidera»le boon to a great Many one subject honour men, who are enabled thereby to devotetheir whole time to the preparation for their Iripo, in stead of troubling themselves about the outside aubjecU required for the Little-go. In addition to «hese local examinations, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge have conjointly arranged a Schools' Examina tion Board, whose Certificate alaoexempta from the Little>go at Cambridge, or from Kesponsiom at Oxford, The University of Sydney holda a louior and junior examination every year in Sydney, and simultaneously, local exami nations are carried oh, with the same papwu, at centres distributed oVer the colony. In point of fees, subjects (except divinity), and system, theße. arc much of tlie samo ftfttureaa thoie ia England. The adv&niagcs to be gained consist of the chance of high honour, a Uniyertity certifi cate of proficiency, and exemption from the examination Eor admission into the Civil Serv!i». , ~ . ~ . At Adelaide the Univemty hold primary examinations of a similar kind, and at the Cape of Good Hope, the University Council " is prepared to undertake periodical exami nations of boys and girls" uader sixteen and nnder eighteen year*, for proficiency and honours respectively In each oJE thesfe cases the examination is conducted under the auspices of tho highest recognised educational board of the land, and exactly in the earn? manner as a University degteo is of mora value than a "pass" into the Army, although the kolder of the latter may be far the better man, intellectually speaking, bo a certificate granted by a University carries infinitely more weight than that of a body with whom examinations aro a side-duty, and not part of their regular work. The University hero is intended to promote a liberal education, and is like a trained workman told off to perform some special job. Such examina tions as tneso we are discussing dis tinctly belong to Us province-, and to no other. It is due to the country that there should bo somo recognised and in fluential public examinations. lads here have not the many test changes that they have at home, where, in addition to the Local Examinations wfihave deicribed, they have numberless opportunities for tjuaging their mental calibre at the hands, not of obscure and irresponsible examiners, but of men whoso names aro, in their own branches, houaehold wordi throughout the country. It is to be hoped that the Kew Zealand University will sec its way towards either arranging a system o! local examina tions, or obtaining tho control, as is the case in other countried, of tho Civil Service Examinations.

A tumour is current in town Uiat Mr Bryco is atout to remove the Native Land ' Court Department to Wellington, but we have not been able to discover its source. We learn on inquiry at the office that no such communication has been made to it. The centralising inclinations of the Govern ment, however, have been so strongly manifested in variouß directions lately that we shall not be surprised if there should prove to bo some sub-stratum of truth in tbo report. If 3tiy such idea hixs beon harboured by the Government, bowerer t tho sooner it is dropped the better. The proper place for the Native Lands Department is Auckland, and any attempt to remove it will canee great inconvenience and annoyance which theipublic will not submit to without strong rcraonstranee.

The "Herald'report of Drßosobys speech at the Senate puts into the mouth of that gentleman the iollowiDg mysterious passage:—" Protection in this matter of education, as in all other things, is an un sound doctrine. According to modern dis covery, the very stars themselves icerc afford ing an argument against tuck a, theory." What does it mean T How have tho stars Deen brought in as ■\yitneissesf or sonnd econo mic theories ? On inqniry, it turns out that Dr Roeeby was unguarded enough to ven ture on a Biblical quotation, " Tho stars in their courses are lighting against it" (Judges v., 20). The "Herald" reporter, whose science was on a par with bis biblical :{g ga^«A-^- i-isi—, -Jsssa The tender of Mr Cavanagh, for the erection of a fence, has been accepted by the Auckland Racing Club. The members of St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Association will entertain visitors amd others this evening with a numb«r of extemporaneous speeches on a variety ot subjects, botk grave and gay,

Our telegraphic correspondent at Nelson, in giving the names of the Northern team who fired in tbe inter-inland rifle match last week, inadvertently omitted that of Corporal £. Cooper, ot tho Victoria Com pany. He made the fifth highest aggregate, and the third highest ecore in tho match just referred to.

The bazaar in aid of the new Wesleyan Church, Fonsonby, will be continued to day as usual. Additional attractions, such as telephone, microscope, etc., as well as an efficient string band, conducted by Mi Bartley, are promised for this evening. To-morrow being market day the bazaar will bo opened at noon. The refreshment stall is a special feature of this affair, and meals such as luncheon and tea can be obtained there at very moderate prices and exceedingly well served.

Mrs Negus desires to state that Alberi Carroll purchased the things of aped lar at her door in December last, and thai he did not sell them for her.

The Devonport Presbyterian Fancy ifair, held on the 25th of December, realised £91 7s lOd, less £4 11s 4d expenses. The accounts have been audited by Messrs Glenny, Treguare, and Sibbin, and were found correct. Mr Pitts, the contractor, has been paid for shingling and repairing the church, and a aubstantial balance stands to the credit of the funds, The result is moat satisfactory, and speaks well for the energy of those who took the affair in hand, as well as for the liberal encour agement which their efforts received from toe public.

The Thames was always famous for " blow," and the issue of the l«te band con test has afforded a most favourable oppor tunity. The Thames "Star" says :— The Thames Scot'ish band took first prize at the band contest on Saturday at the North Shore. The news reached the Thames on Saturday night, and gare universal satis faction. The Auckland competitors are re ported to have taken their beating in bad part. It is, however, a matter for the Thames volunteers to bo proud of, espe cially the members of tho Scottish battalion. It will now be apparent that both in the mattor of efficiency as soldiers and in -the ornamental part as musicians tho Thames Volunteers are superior to their Auckland comrades.

According to the "Wanganui Herald," the Noake inquiry business is gradually leaking out. It appears that the Under secretary for Defence stoppedMajorNoake's forage allowance on the ground that he could make the most of, if not all, his visits by rail. The Major thereupon asked the Government to purchase bis two horses, for which he demanded £100—£60 for one, and £40 for the other. The Government de clined, and shortly after Major Noake pre ferred a charge against Colonel Keader to the effect that, through favouritism, he had taken back into the Armed Constabulary Captain Swindfey as an Inspector, though he had previously left it as a sub-Inspector. When the inquiry came to be made, it t ranst)ired that Colonel Keader had had nothing to do with the affair whatever, which was due to the action of a Minister. The strange part of the business fes that Major NoaTte should not have preferred his charges until after his forage allowance had been stopped.

To the Editor: Sir>—Your correspondent, "Mephistopheles," in his nocturnal visits among the churches of Auckland, has a good deal more of an eye and ear-opening character to nee and hear ere he completes his visitations, and doubtless will hear many of our local celebrities quote the unique and fnnuy sayings of a Mr 8. I, myself— not often found in strange com pany - heard Mr S. at the close of a Sunday evening service in the Choral- Hall, pro nounce the closing benediction on a select few of his congregation, .who, like himself and all other successors of 'John the Baptist (the first Baptist minister, by the way) had what is termed, " found Christ," leaving.in tho most unceremonious manner, all other poor devils out in the cold, to find their way home minus the blessing. This might be termed the latest ministerial tactics to coerce the young and simple into making free with their palpitating hearts; but it will not do for thoughtful people.-^-1 am, &c, A Liberal.

We noticed in Polman's window, Short land'stroet, an excellent photographic view of the new Masonic Hall, Princeß-street, taken by Mr G. A. Steel, of Pulmans photographic rooms. The picture is highly satisfactory, and very striking in overy respeeti A lad named Thomas Elliott in the em ploy of Mr Perry, llax-dresser of Tuakau, met with a severe accident on Monday. He was wheeling a tarrow load of flax along a plank, when his foot slipped, and he fell a distance of several feet, striking his head on some large stones. He sustained a most severe cut on the scalp and a trokeu collar bone* '•• . -

The " ftew Zealand Wesleyan " for this month has the following :—" One of the examiners in church Mstoly reports having given the question,' What was the pature of the Pragmatic Sanction ?' and having re ceived the comprehensive reply, ' I'he Lord knows.' 'i'he examiner does not dis pute the statement of tho examinee, but fancies the yotehg gentleman will know better next time."

The following unique passage, which is put down to the croait ot an (Jtago immi gration agcut, ought to take high rank as a literary curiosity. VVritiug of the demand for female servants, he said !—" One good looking lass, wh» emigrated, on arrival at the harbour of Ot2go, had sik oiftrs made from t&e febbre before >ho got landed through a speaking trumpet." By the time the girl reached the shore through a speak ing trumpet, tho probability ia she would bo anything but "good looking."

The committee appointed by the U.A.C.B. Society to make arrangements for the cele bration of St. Putrick's Day, nave prepared a good day's sport. The programme com prises ten events, for young and old of both sexes, priies for which have been liberally subscribed. A special prize of a Box of tea has been presented by Holland and Fortzer for the married women's race. The Artillery Band has been engaged to supply music for tho day. Tickets for the ball are selling rapidly, and there is every probability of it being as successful iv» in previous

A contemporary, in noknowledgingrccelpt ofalcopyot the "tJnitcd Ireland" newa paper> says:—"lf anythingcould show the difficulty thd OladstoUo GbVeliiment has in Soverning Ireland tliis newspaper would, [otwithstanding what Mr Gladstone has done and is doing, and what ho hits pro mised to do, he is denounced with a vim lonce tnat is 'Ansurpasscd in journalism. No statesman has done for Ireland what the Premier of England lias done, and yet there is not only do thanks,but falsehoods are told of him and of his actions." We are sorry tv learn that Mr John Rob son, whoec reputation as an elocutionist has drawn large and appreciative audiences throughout Victoria and the Southern pro vinces of this Colony, has found it nece«sary to return to Australia on urgeut private business by the next steamer honco to Syd ney. Mr Jiobaou leaves for tho Kotorua Lake district to-day, returning no.it week, and We trust he will find it convenient to give 0116 or two recitals in Auckland boforo leaving the colony. Should Mr Robson do so, a genuine intellectual treat is undoubt edly in store for thoaiJ who may be bo for tunate as to hear htm.

A youug married man, formerly an engine-driver on the Southland railways, who gate up his employment somo time ago and removed to *>ew South Wales because he objected toceit«in regulations which tho General Manager insisted should bo observed, writes to a relative in town, that '* it probably wonld have been aa well if I had put np with these no\V ideas of railway management. I find wages are lower here, although so far I have lud permanent employment. The hoat is bo intense tbat some dajs we can scarcely brefttho, whilßt the wretched houses are so full of vermin and mosquitoes tbat we lie awako half the ni^ht thinking about them."

A traveller, sent from tho firm of Messrs Tnmbull & Co., Wellington, has been round to the farmers in the Sandon district, offering to purchase on advantageous terni3 all the wheat they can spare, ihey intend (says the " Advocate") shipping it to Eng land, and purpojc this year to giro tue scheme a thorough trial. The terms offered are considered by tho farmers to be very liberal—viz., 3s 6d per bushel, cash on de livery at Fielding, and an allowance of Od each per bug. One farmer estimates that there wil be at hast 60,000 spare bushels ot wheat this season in the district. The Hon, Colonel Whitmore and Mr Finn, ex.M.H.K. for tbe Wakatipu, have puichascd the wholo of the interest of tbe itaUvn-fttiMif Hatnn in LwnlvA hlnr.kc (if land acres, at a sum averaging less than one penny per acre. Numerous intending ap plicants were present who neglected to bid before the fall of the hammer. The pro perties are of immense valuo, and include the oil spring* of Xokom&ruana, Aruawa, and othar well-known blocks', with over sixty miles of sea frontage. After tbe sale it is stated that the whole amount, of pur chase money for their iutorest in one of tho blocks was refuse . by the buyers.

Somo prominent citizens, including the Mayor and two of the City members of Parliament (says the "Dunedin Star"), on Thursday got up "sweeps" under the very nores of the police Of course their names were taken down, with a view of ulterior proceedings, by tho vigilant detec tive oflicer in attendance. They were nothing daunted by the proximity of the olilcer of the law, and had their "sweeps" on every race. Some of the fair sex even hud the temerity to dr»v crown " sweeps " on the Cup ; but we imagine that the police ivcro too gallant to 'interfere with them. Possibly the police w- re awed by the threat of tho wife of one of our leading citizens, that if they were to be summoned she would go round the course and collect shilling subscriptions with which to pay tho pos sible fine and costs.

Inspecting a " skit " published in the Melbourne " Ago" entitled " A con fidential despatch intercepted," supposed to be written by Russian officials, the " Argus " of Friday says :—" Wo under stand that Admiral Aslambrgofi and the superior officers of the Russian squadron have expressed considerable annoy ance at the publication, in tbe columns of a contemporary, of a protended despatch from tne Admiral to the Russian Government. A formal complaint lvi been made to tho Government oa tho snbject, and the Admiral has stated that he regards the perpetration of the hoax as in bad taste and a great breach of hospitality. The Admiral has been assured that no intelli gent persons would be likely to be deceived by the joke, but he and bis officers declare that a large number of people with whom they havespoken have accepted it seriously, and have inquired as to its truth.

We learn on good authority that there is a stiong probability of the next Colonial Prize Firing Contest being held at Auck land. The volunteers, before leaving Ncl -1 son, passed a resolution in favour of making the affair movcable, instead of a fixture as at present. It may be safely assumed that the committee will accept this suggestion, and then it will become a question whore to hold the next meoting. Duocdin and Auckland are regarded as the most suitable places, and the North Island men, who are in a large majority, agree in thinking that as tbe prize firing for live consecutive years has taken place in the South, it is about time that the North should have its turn. The Dunedin marksmen have stated their ability to guarantee the raising of £1,000 if the contest should be held there, and we feel sure that with a little effort Auckland could promise as much. At any rate a guarantee of £100 will be re quired to cover the expense of shifting from Nelson, and that sum ought to be raised easily enough. We hope to see someone moving in the matter trc long. .

The special correspondent of the London "Standard" in Ireland supplies some particulars of the scheduled districts which have been placed under the control of the " fire resident magistrates." They com-: prise, it appears, about 10,600,435 acres— nearly half the sutface of Ireland ; and are inhabited by 2,079,075 persons, or nearly 40 per cent, of the Irish people. Of these inhabitants more than 93 per cent, are Koman Catholics; the general proportion of Catholics to Protes tants in Ireland being only 76 per cent. On an average, nearly 38 per cont. of the people in this area can neither read nor write. There are, taking these 12 counties together, four constables to every 10,000 of the population, the average in all Ireland being 21. The number of holdings valued at £4 and under is the same as it is all over the country—namely, 33 per cent. Owing to the unusual extent of grazing land in the dangerous area, the men ,lead the comparatively idle lives of shepherds and herdsmen, and have time to bnsy themselves about the impossible programme of the Land League. The correspondent says that a stranger entering one of their villages would see in tho heat of tho day 10 or 11 strong fellows lounging in a shambling group against the court-housa, wear or opposite the hotel where the mail-car waits, and if he were to question them he would find that they neither have work nor the hope of work. - Such men are obviously ready for any desperate enter prise.

This morning's Thames " Advertiser " says 1—"To-day the "Advertiser" passes into the hands of its new proprietary, ' The Thames Newspaper and Printing Company^ Kogistered.'"

Mr Thompson (the promoter of the recent band contest), with his wife (Miss Carrie Godfrey), are at the Thames, where they open a brief season with a grand concert, at the Academy of Music, on Monday next, on tbc occasion of the presentation of the medals to the Thames Scottish Band,

In the I Jolice Court this morning Mr Thso. Cooper applied under the provision of the new Licensing Act f6r fin order re training publicans from supplying licjuor M Jdhp Watmbuthj junr., shipwright. The application1 wtfa mafle oii behalf of John Waymouth. sen,, and is the first of tho kind over brought into Court here, and the | second, we belieVo, iv the colony, The order Was granted after the evidence of the father had Beli take**, artd ft copy ot it will be served upbn every pub lican in all tbe licensing districts in and about Auckland. It is advertised in another colunin. This extension of legisla tive power will seom oh first eight to many people, a direct infringement of the liberty of the subject, but few would CaiC to say that it iR hot Called for, and that it will not exercise a salutary effect upon the habitual drunkard. The neglected and ill-used wives ot drunken hiAsbttnds will eapdcially hail it as a benelicent and useful mea sure.

Tho Rev. S. Slocombo, of Christchurch, announces a kumoroui lecture in St. James's Ball, to-morrowrii^hfe oii " Crooked Stiqkei" MrSWcmbe Comes to Auckland undef rather peculiar circumstances. . Having been en gaged a3 pastor of an Independent Church tn the suburbs of Christchurch, he resolved to join tho Presbyterian Church. Upon mak ing the [announcement to his congregation they resolved unanimously to follow their minister. This, however, necessitated the giving up of the former pluco of wor ship, which wa« sold over their heads by the trustees. The congregation, coneistiug mostly of working people, were offered a Bite on condition that the money was sub , scribed for tbo orciition of a church free of debt, lltoy accepted, anlt went on with tho building, wlUcn hils been successfully

opened. But it ie absolutely necessary to raise a debt otitstanding !tt nrice, and for this ptirposp, tho miuiater is travelling the colony. After the lecture to morrow night a collection will be mado towards this exctU lent object. Any subscriptions forwarded to this cilice *ill reach Mr Slocombe, and be duly acknowledged. Says a writer in tha Melbourne " Leader," referring to Mr Coppin's intf n ded "Old InulishFair, 1829.'—"Our old frieud Coppiu has not quite departed from the scene. A few montbfs ago, and in the iutcrests of tho profesuion, ho protested with the fervor of bOuust ludignation against the proposal to open the Exhibition at night; lie declared that altcll an event would bo the ruin of theatrical managers. Now the sly old fox has hired the Exhibition himself, find is opening it in competition with his old associates. Tldw true it b that some circumstances

always alter cases. The fair will com meuce on the 11th inst., and the Chief Secretary, on the recommendation of the Trustees of the Exhibition building, has complied with Mr .Coppiu'o reqtießt for a license under tho Theatres Statute to give dramatic performances therein during tbe fortnight, beginning on tho 11th inst., and the necessary liconso has accordingly been issued. An inmiranc^ policy of £52,000 has for some considerable time been otfectcd on the building, but in consequence of opening at night, tho com panies hare required an additional premium of £102 per week trom Mr Coppin before permitting him to utihso tho building as a fair. Mr Coppin protested, but he has had to pay it. Tho vdteran amusement caterer was uot born yesterday. Yesterday, through Auctioneer J. H. Knipe, ho fold by public auction tho right of selling refreshment?, as well as tho privilege of charging for admis sion to the dome and sites for booths for the sal* of miscellaneous wares. Tho price realised was considerably more than tha rent required. Bo that the admission money—l» per head—will bo all " bunco " for tho plucky speculator !'

Mr»srs Cocbrano aud Co., will sell by , auction to morrow a lUht pulling skiff. The I advertisement may be seen in another column. Mr P. Doran's variety troupo of minstrels Will opm on Tuesday evening next atTaaranpa, with the flmt of a series Of throe Ethiopian carnivals, under the management Of Mr J. Marsh»l). The company includes Madame Andro. celebrated in the world of son?, Messrs nightly changed, includes original ballads ot political and social Interest by Tom MarKetti, a Bolect orchestra, quartettes and chornses, wietic'slmß and new conundrums Tho Bottlers of Tauraogamar oxpoot a laughable treat and in their expectation they will not be disappointed*

THEATRE ROYAL.

"liie Colonel" was repeated last night to a capital ''house," and was thoroughly enjoyed, Frequent rehearsal has made the members of the.compauy au fail with their respective parts, and the performance con* scquently is highly effective. It is well worth seeing. Jhe comedy will only be presented two nights longer, when a fresh bill will be substituted!

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. E. Maodon&ld, Esq.. ILM.I

Druskenness. — Three porsoua ware punished tor this offV-nco.

Allkqed Likckny.— Robert Leary was charged with tbe larceny of a blankut valuo 15s, the property of somo person un known.—Sergeant Gamble said tbe prisoner had only been arrested last night, and as an owner had not yet been found for the blanket discovered in his possession, he would a*k for a remand until Saturday next. —Kcmandod accordingly. Discharged.-John.C. Jowelt, onre mand.again appeared in answer to a charge of obtaining money by falso pretences.—His Worship said the evidence adduced yester day was not sufficient to convict the priso ner, and therefore dismlsaod tho case.

Sbaman's Act.—Alexander McGiHivray was again charged with the breach of tho Shipping and Seaman's Act, 1877, hy being iudebtcd to one Abraham Lofevre, In the snm of £13 10s, in reipect of service as an able seaman under certain articles of agree ment. Judgment was given for the plain tiff.

Supplying Liquor,-Mr Thoo. Coopor made an application under sections 168 and 169 of the new Licensing Act for an order to prevent publicans and other persons from snpplyiug or serving liqnor to one John Vvaymoutb, junr. He said it was his in tention to serve notices on all publicans, and also to notify the issuing of the order by advertisement in the daily papers.— John VVayruoath, sen., was called, and deposed that \m son had been nddictcd to drink of late, and spent his substance for liquor. Ho had also destroyed furniture, &c, while under tho influence of strong drink. —The order was made accordingly. This concluded the business.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be brief, for it is with words as with sunbeams; the more they are oondensed the deeper they burß."— SourHnv.

Why is a first-floor like a falsehood ? Because it h a story.

Why is a drawn tooth like a thing forgot —It is out of tbe head.

Why is a crooked man like a partial judge ?-He is all on one side.

Why la four times live like an ale-houso bill ?—Because it is a score.

Why is a portrait like a Member of Pailiatnent?—lt is a representative. Why is a clergyman's horse like a king —He is guided by a miuietcr. What part of speech are shopkeepers most anxious to sell? -''Articles." Why ia a man led astray, like ont? governed by a giil?—He is roiss-led. Why is an egg like a young horse?— Because it is not useab'e till broken. Herr Carl Schmitt proposes to get up a band contest under the moat approved English and German rules. 1231 chares have been applied for in the Frozen Meat Company.'" Tho company will now be registered, Warden Giles visited the ground ruah at Woodstock, Hokitika, and a prospect of one dish was washed out in bis presence, which gave from three to four grains of gold. St. Matthew's vestry meets to-night to consider the proposals submitted by ISt Thomas's congregation. The report that the daughter of Mr Berry, ex-Premier of Victoria, had eloped with a la jourcr, is proved to be a lie concocted by an unscrupulous repsrter. Tho will of the late Mr Archibald John son, of Toorak, Victoria, squatter, has been proved, the amount beinjj £158,200. The Knssian squadron went from .Mel bourne to Adelaide, the subsequent des tination beiug Albany, •and afterwards Japan. The h»lf-yearly meeting of the South ! Biitish Insurance Company will be held on the 10th of April. Transfer books will be closed from the 27th inst.

PONSONBY HIGHWAY DIS TRICT.

SECESSION FKOM THE Xt>Es COUNTY.

A fofitid meeting of the ratepayers of Poiiaonby Highway IMstrlot was held last evening in the Fonsonby Ball to consider therooont aotton oC thd Kdßn Cotlnty CoonoH tit referefioe to the appropriation1 at the fdnds of the Coutfeil. and to tako such atitlon In reference theteto asmlgbeua Considered desirable. There was a good attendance, and amongst those present were a number of Clrflfoto <to& «*MBR«baIW fttopat : oompfeu tile »ha™ Ha road, the advertisement itaridlng thai, fact, they bad a county fund, ahe under Counties Aots. &o. The mn»™i?l AF, Sementß Aotshowed that revenue from spirit soiling or nllliaid room, dog, muslo hall or atie thmeenf Ilcensco should be paid tatottoCHran^ land. Thß auty of dividing, that luno devolved upoa the tioapdl, ■P* (or that pnrposo once a.r^-.. 1' wft ß " »J5 the pdwep of the Cofiocll to divide it on ».fly Principle they tfless&d. The frafh&rs ot. itte Aot evidently tatonded.that tne division should be equitable, but they had power to a atribuw It on a most iniquitous principle. I'ho Kden County Council Had its Orst meeting ° n Q ""^ Maroh. 187?, and then an effort w"™"*f» bring about an inequitable and ™*a£ o Q'»triP v u" tionofthefunda-an effort was made to give Ponsßnby and adlaoent district a proportion of two-fifths" ac 4 QtHdr dtottiote three-flf*s Owing to bad wording In the reaolntfon, the intention of defrauding Ponsonby JaW. « iniquitous attempt to Rive 10s to 30s was also frustrated with the ala of Mr DiKnan, of the Whau. That goatloman was defeated In the reconi ountestV Mr Gnrrett, owing to this aotlon. The rosult of the change was lhat at fhe rooont mooting of the Council, Fon*0"0?; K&rangah.po. and draf ton were Rivenßs Sd In the a. while tho representatives of the other districts eccured 13s Id In the & tor themselves. Tho members of the Council had acted unfairly, md thoy might do wor»e. If bo disposed, they might bring thn Act Into operation 'n 'he County, as thoy had five votes against three. The ohttogo could bo effected at any special meeting by a majority of thelouno U. and once the step was lakcn, the Act could never bo hung «p pr suspended again, rhe effect of hiinglDß the Act into dperatlon would be that the Oounoll could leyj.a general rAteln addition to the board rate of la "> *"? f-J»"? could expend tho money whore they plowed They could also borrrow money for wows in spooml places, and lovy rates toi cover tho In terest and sinking fund, and the ™tepayerß would probably notj?et a penny o! th°k inonoy spout in tholr dlatrict Thoro was, however, a remedy. an they could form a borough or join a ntlirhbouring borough, and thus escape oonnty oppression. Home tlmo figC a oommlttee had buon appointed to collect ißfonnaUon fa re feranoo to tho project for joining the city. They had done their duty silently, and he oould not now do better than call upon Mr Boardman to Mr Abraham Boardman then came forward and stated that the oommlttee had been delayed in their worlt owinß to Ono of the members (Mr R. H; SteVenßon) having been called away to Ohrlstohuroh to temporarily fill tho place of the Gonoral Manager of the Union Insurance Com oany, who had gtlno to America. Mr Board man then read a quantity of correspondence on tho subjeot. The first letter was from Mr Hoardman to the Mayor, and dfter asking for rarlous itenla of lnformatlorl. he added that the present population of Ponsonby was upwards of 1,000, and wai rapidly increasing The area of th» district was about 080 acres; The present ratable value of the PWPW'jr. wl'1"" the distriot amounted to £26,500, while the annual rate waa 1» In the *. — Tho Town iJl^rk replied, appending the follow ing answers):—lst, The ordinary rates that would have to be paid by the district, inolOßiva of all but wa«or ralei. Reply -The present ordinary gonernl rate levied in the city, viz.. Da in the «, and a Id in tho *, free Library Kate. 2nd, tub late for water (a in streets whire no malDB were laid. Keplr (a)-Und.r the pro vlalons of the Corporation Act, it would appear that districts added to the olty are not ll»ble for special Water Rates. Unless within 5 hundred yards of a water main (see Bectlon Si, Munloipal r/urporation Act and Amendment Act., 1878.— (b), In streets where mains were laid. Reply— (b) Is In the B on Annual ABaeasmont, eiolusive of water eonsum»r»rrateß, which are 3 per oent. undor £100. and a proportionate reduction for , higher taluaUons,and speolflo rates for closetß. ' urluala, trado pUrpo»o». oid,-3fd. The provision 1 tor s Muring for the distriot an adequate propor -1 tion of ropresentaWvoa In the Olty Council. Roply—Kvery present ward or ward added in the City in entlilod to eleoUhreeCounolllors (soe 1 59 Municipal Corporation Aot, 18761. I euoloie ) you a copy of the present water works by-laws, 1* and Bctle of charges. * ... The report, which waa of an e*hatlßlive Char aoter.oxplalned the Btops necesßary to betahen if they wishod to join tbo city, or be formed into a Boparate borough. It Btated that In the event of Ponsonby becoming Incorporatedwith Auck land, or formed into a separate borough, »n ' offort would doubtless be made to have it de- J cUred a separate Parliamentary electorate with power to eend 1U member to tlio House of 1 Representatives. It would not be liable to pay rato on account, of any loan contracted by the ■ borough prevlom to the distriot being 1 incorporated with It. No part of Ponsonby ' which wai not within 101 yards of a water main ? would bo liable M pay any water rate at all. If 5 th» water were brought ioto Poosonby, the ! wouldTw r'afcad lor water p OrpoSuß rno*»Burerfci I thelt fellow-citrons. The present water rate was 1b in the £, to pay Interest and linking!und ; oa loan, and throo j>er cent. about 7 1 sth in the ■ £ consumoru' rate on aseeasmentß below £100 a-yoar. The only rato tboy would beoome ' liable for. apart from water it laid on. would bo the aeaerat rate, at present M in the A. and which by law could norer I ■ more than Is in tho £. and tho Library rate of 41 ia tho & —To'ial, 9)1 as against Is In Ponsonby, 1 or twenty per cent. lon than at present. The city hid valuable endowments bringing in a ' revenue of about £0,000 a-yenr, and as the lraßos s shortly fall in, it 1b expected that the Income f from this boutoq will bo greatly increased. Pon aonby, on tho other hand, might be 1 proclaimed a borough oa the petition I of a majority of the roildoota to the 1 Governor. The rnport then reviewed the power which wonld be conferred upon them by this stop, and concluded with a rofereioe to the ex isting state of affttlrs,r«Kardlng' which it said;— Connection with tho County system Intensifies rather than loißona tho difficulty of the position. Tho Highway and County syitom combined conntitnte a double government with a double stuff of paid ofoclals to perform identically the Bamo work. Bat there is this further gre»t dis advantage, as regards Ponsonby, that while it is only one of eighteen highway districts in the County of Kden, its annual assessment o( £1?, 179-vide Bhbtt'B Alminao. 188-I—ls one fojrth theentiro assessment of the eighteen highway districts, and tbat while Its rate Is IB In (he £, several of thsse highway district* only pay 6d In the &, so that it earns considerably moro than one-fourth the oountj's revenue from tho Government without gologlntoother souroos of county lnoome,—The report was signed oy Messrs Boardman, Bleld, and Kvans. la moving that the report be received, Mr Boardman said be would add a little informa tion which he had collected from the City accounts. The olty had a very large income, independent of the rates. A9d rate in the city for the lant year, amounted to £6,981. tees and licensed, AS 701, and tho rents from nndowmenta to £5 933; making a total of sever £11,100 above what they were rated for. There was a miscellaneous Jftvenua also, amounting to about £20,000. Looking at the amount paid on Btroots.oxclading £2000 and od<t for sewerage, £13,831, or twlos tho amount realised by the general rates. 'ho endowments would be worth £10,000 or £12.000 shortly, while tho licenses would also shortly amount to large sums. If.by joining the oity. they oould get their fair share of the 01 rato and tho license fees, no one could sty that the bargain would not be a fair ono for them. If they had three representatives in tne Council, and these were good sturdy men.he bad sufficient raith In their men to be satisfied that Ponnonby would have a fair shara in the expen diture. They wou.d have something, although very little, to do with the oity loan, which now amounted to about £250,000.8p0c1al rates realised within £3.000 a year of tho amount, and this might be met by rates, and even if tho eudow mentdwere only £1,000 per annum tho loans would bo no charge on the rates at all. Future loans would be amply provided for by the en dowment income, and would be no charge on the inhabitants either in the immediate or dis tant future. There woald ba no further ox pense beyond extra eoaLcll. and wear and tear, and laying down the mains to supply Ponsonby, Orafton, Newton, Parnell, and other districts with water. Probably another million gallons would be required, The water income from oon sumers last year was £5 856, while the cost of the water was £2,630. It they wore to have the water and pay the three per cent., he asked if the three per oent oould be reduced, and he thought it could very greatly. On the other band, if- they- went ■ into a separate borough, they would miss the large endowments and license feo revenues. They would, however, have five members of council instead of nine, and then probably they would get rid of the lealouslea between the Joneses and the Kvanseß. It thoy w ere to have a proper aystom of drainage, they would have to levy a separate rato for that purpose. It would be oheapsr to live cleanly and drain properly than it would be to send each other to the cemetery and pay dootors' fees.- Regarding tho water, tho Council, if they were wise men, would not lay mains in Ppnsonby On their own responsi bility without a guarantee. If they became a borough, they would have to lay their own mains and pay for the water, although they must sea that they were not charged 7}d instead of 3jd. tie could, not see for the life of him how thoy were to remain under tho present county syatem. It was absurd that thoy should be connected with fifteen little districts paying Bd in tho £ each, and taking the larger proportion. He c dvised the ratepayers to make a change in some dirootion, because into the fire could not be worse than in the frying-pan in this case.

MrSymon seconded the reception of the re port, which was agreed to. The Chairman moved—" That the time has oome when Poosonby should withdraw from the County ot Rden." (Applause,) Mr MaseHold seconded tho motion, and In doing so, reviewed the conduct or the oountry representatives at the County Council. Mr DlKiian, who voted with them, saw that tho suburban districts would protect themselves by withdrawing from the county if unfairly treated, bat his action mot wltn reprobation, and the result was that at the recent election Mr Garrott was returned instead of him, thug Kiving the country districts five votes to tho saburoan three votes. The chairman (himself) was ousted, and the first action of the new chairman was to propose that only one fourth ba given to the three suburban distriota aad throe fourths to the country districts. The suburban representatives showed them that this ooorse was dangerous, and the chairman, ashamed ol his resolution, withdrew it in favour of another—that one-third be given to tho suburban diatriots and two-thirds to the other—but this did not satisfy the suburban members. Weeing thif>, be thought it high time they cleared oat of tho county. There were three coaracs before them-to remain aa they were, to form a borough, or to join tho ci'y— and It was for the ratepayers to decide which to adopt. Ue thought it was probabla that subsidies would continue for the pretent, ana he believed there wonld be a vote passed tor this purpose during the present year. Tho report laid the whole subject fairly before tbem. If they formed a baiouga they would have at least all their own representatives. It would be no use going into the city without Karangahape and Grafton.

because they would not have sufficient voting powe* to seonre a fair share of the> wrenue. If oil went in, with three reprejentatiTeseaca, thon tie proposal woflM be a feasible one. It Was desirable that they ohould leave the KAen But if tuey Joined the city and)contracted,finan cial entanglements, they could not withdraw tmanl "ft rt Symon rrtoved " That the CHaimaß oiOte Hoaifl bj requested to call another meeting to consider the Rations raised in the "tfyffl&.'BSaS-. bauot of ratepayers bw^»a d7srtrs tneonlime be opsnod With Qrafton and Earan- of Mr Symon, seconded by Mr Lasher a vote of tUacKs wafl passed to the aentlemen' who drew up tho reffofl. Mr Edmlston thought the report anemia D 8 printed tof distribution, and moved to mat "^amendment, that it be simply left at the Board's office for Inspection, vros nwvod by Mr Morp^th, and Bupported by Mr JenKlns Tfie motion was negatived on ashow of hanas. i vote & thnnka to the chairman concluded tho meeting.

THE WESLEYAN BAZAAR.

Tina bawar was wen attended yesterday, and 9 cwSdoraMe amount otbM'? 6. 88"88,^"84^ The three stolla were furnished with a great variety of articles of every dewripiion. and the ladles at the stalls were evidently determined that nothing should be wanting on their part to inducel tM&i to become V™tog«£J£*l* thnlr solicitations were made with oourtesy, i» comlnK.modesty, and good sense. To attempt to enumerate tto articled Exhibited for sale would be a work ot time, somelhing like a oatalogue.or orTs our grandfathers were wont to B»y. '•cooking tfp an almanac." Ap»rt from the "Tom ThTmb toy shop."with its groat variety ot children's toys, we noticed l articles ot apparel tor youog woman and babes, chil dren's olothlng. ornatn»nts In great variety, leather work (Illustrated from nature), wax flower*, pooket seta, inlaid f^JL^u (beautliul in design and flnlsbj footßtools, amoking c»ps (yonng men wflUmoke). mountod ferns, ottomans, ciuhlonß and cosies, wool work, watch-pockets, crewel work, mantel drapery, in short every production oonceivable by fileligenuiiy A|theladles ; for w"hon*«™ aid of ladies, bazaars would be numbered with the things Of the past, and churches would be poorer thac they are at present. The Bey. Mr Dewsbury, who takes a Uvely interest in the proßreßS of at. John's Bazaar, presented to Mr W Kattroy.on behalf of the trustees and ladiee, a valuable Shade ot wax flowers, In evidence 01 (heir sensible appreciation of that gent eman s kindness in permitting tho ÜBe of his corn &fli%howiroomß. fir Hattray face red the gift, and expressed the pleasure he felt in'being in a position to assist them in this way. In the evening the gathering was very large, and^the proceedings were enlivened by Mr Hunter a band playing a Dumber of Choice muilcal selections. The following are iße resnlJ* of the first day ot the b»z»ar, and which was very encouraging to tbe promoters:—No. 1 stall, £40: NoV2 bwu. £51; No. 3 stall. «6*. At the door £15 was taken, and £0 at the refreshment (tall, making in all £183.

LICENSING COMMITTEES.

ON Wednesday, Bth inst, Mr Seaman, a% Returning Officer, attended at tho resideoce of Mr W. Innes Taylor, of West Tamaki, to receive nominations for a Licensing Committeo for that district. Up to the hour of noon only Mr Taylor and another gentleman, a non-elector, were present, and no nominations were received. In accordance with the Act, sub-section 7 of Section 13, it now remains for the Go vernor to appoint a committee for the dis trict, ualesa such appointment be rendered unnecessary by a discovery made by the Keturning Officer before leaving the district that the West Tamaki district, as £roclaiu.ed, only contained the Highway liitrict of that name and the Urakei Native Reserve, and that there were only 34 ratepayers on the Highway Assessment, whereas the number required to con stitute a Licensing District must not be less than 100.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.-This day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., K.M.) JUDGMENTS FOB PIiATNTIfFg. Nathan and Co., v. A. Storm, £3 19a od, costs £1 2* 6d. — Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiffs; W. B. Meldtum v. F Foreman, £5 10a, coals £1 17b : same v. Albert Potier, £5 12*, costs £117s. These claims were for clothing. Mr P. Oliphant appeared for plaintiff.

JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASES. Jas. Fraser v. Francis Dyer.—Claim, £16 4s 6d.—Mr Edward Ceoper, for plaintiff, said defendant was a painter, and vras in a position > to J*7j^*^^-'-J&rJ}& ---ask for an order for immediate payment.— His Worship said defendant was already ia Mount Kden.-It was decided to wait until his term expires. John Lumpkin v. William Purdy.— Claim, £25 13s sd.—ln this ca;e de fendant did not appear. The claim was for batcher's mesiA.—Defendant sent a letter to say that he was not in regular employ meat—Ordered to pay 5s per week at pre sent, order to be enlargtd on an impiovo ment of circumstances.

ADJOUENED CASiS,

Hendry & Co. v. Peter McGil!, £14; John King v. Francis Dyer, £4 4s; R. M. Maginn v. Thos. Kodda, £4 2s 9d ; JR. Laisblcy v. Chas. Marks, £4 2s lOd.

DEFKNDID CASES,

D. M. Parker t. Chas. Blalr.-Clalm, £40.—Mr Samuel Heskcth for plaintiff.— Defendant was unrepr:sented.—i)avid Me- Lcau i'arkcr deposed that he was a cook by profession. Was violently assaulted at Dargatille on the 6th December last. De fendant knocked Mm down, kicked him, broke his finger, in consequence of which ho had lost, two months' work, and paid for medical attendance £2 6s,—Judgment for plaintiff, £15, costs £13 3s. S. P. flirjes v. Win. Munro.—Claim, £2 4s.—Mr George for plaintiff. - Defendant did not appear.—Judgment for plaiutiff, Coats, £1 »j 6d. H. Smith v. G. T. Hogg.'-Claim, £7 — Mr Jas. Ku6scll for defendant.—Mr Williamson tor plaintiff, stated the aaturo of the claim, which was for carting bricks, sand, and timber to Mr Hogg's new house at the Whan. Defendant had paid into Court what he considered to be a fair wage fjr a fair day* work, but plaintiff would not accept the amount.— Henry Smith, settler at the Whau, stated that he was employed by defen dant to cart the timber. He carted 1,600 bricks, 7 trucks of timber, 2 loads of sand, which occupied 10 days, and for which he charged 13s per day. He should have charged 15s but for several broken days. He conld not accept the sum paid into Court by'Mr Hogg; it was insufficient. —Cross-examined by Mr James Kussell on the items of account: He put the matter into the hands of Mr C usher to collect. He did not threaten to put something on every time 1 c applied for his money. Did not shako his fist at Mr Hogg. Never said ho would annihilate him. He made forty journeys to Mr Hogg's house.—To Mr Williamson: It was an awful tough road.—To His Worship: The distance from the station to the house was quite two miles.—Mrs Smith, wife of plaintiff, heard the con. versation between her husband and de fendant. There was nothing said about carting at per 100 feet. Mr Hogg said, " For Heaven's sake, Smith, cart my tim ber or 1 shall be done for; I'll pay you any thing you ask. tier husband, after much persuasion, and much to his own incon venience, consented to oblige Mr Hogg, and broke down his cart.—His Worship said it was necessary to have a competent wit neea who could testify as to the charges, and this was the weak point in the case. If it occupied ten days, then the money, 10s a day paid into Court, was not enough. He haa only the plaintiffs evidence. —George Thos. Hogg deposed that he pur chased the limber of Mr Goldie, and parti was carted to his house by Mi Edmunds from Mr Goldio's yard, viz , 2,400 feet, amounting to £1 15s. He received a tender for 9s per hundred from Mr Wickham, now in Court. On the sth of November he ar ranged with Smith to do a portion of the work, but could not fix him to figures. He replied, " You are a new comer; you must shout." He would charge him the same as anybody else. Defendant gave a minute account of several conversation*, with .a description of Smith's hone and the breaking down of the cart. Iv the course of Mr Hogg's narrative defeu dant frequently interrupted by such ex clamations as "Dear, dear mo," "Good heavens," "Go it, Mr Hogg." -Defendant considered that be had paid quite enough into Court. The loads of sand were simply barrow loads. His days were very short.— John Eu.«kin Wickham, farmer, deposed that he offered to cart the timber for 9d per 100 ft. Be was certainly a new comer, and did not know much about it. But if the timber was dry and sound, he thought it might bo done. He know nothing of Smith's claim at the time.—To Mr Kussell: He conld have done the work in three days, at 16s per day.—Frederick William Begault deposed to the conversa tion between Smith and Hogg.—Counsel having spoken for their respective clients, His Worship gave judgment for plaintiff for £4 10s, the amount paid into Court,, without costs,

CABLEGRAMS.

«■ [RKUTtt'S TELKGIBAMS.] FIGHTING 7 IN ALGERIA. LONDON, March 8. Intelligence is to hand front Morocco that a severe conflict has taken place at Figuz (sic) Fighig, a town near the AJget:s» frontier, between bodies of Moorish soldiery and French troops, So informa tion as to the cause of the encounter or its result has yet been received. OPENING OF IRISH ASSIZES. The Irish Judges of Assize, in their ad dresses to juries at the opening of the Courts jesterday, again took occasion to lament the alarming continuance of agrarian crime in Ireland, and the fact that in many instances the perpetrators of outrages remain undetected, NEW FORM;OF OATH. LONDON, March 7. In the Honee of Lords to day, a Trill re quiring that memfofcra (A Parliament shall make a declaration of their belief in God, was introduced by Earl Russell, and road a first time. AUSTRALASIAN BANK DIVIDEND. LONDON, March 7. Tho Bank of Australasia has declared a dividend of 6 per cent, for the past halt year. A CONSERVATIVE VICTORY. LONDON, March 7. M» Mills, Conservative candidate, was elected 4o«day for Malmcsbury, vice Mr W<POWCII' LONDON, March 7. The death is announced of Earl Wilton, a^e \ 83.

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, this day. Sailed, yesterday afternoon : Steamship for the Bluff,

AUSTRALIAN CUP ACCEPTANCES.

MELBOURNE1, March 8,

The final payment for the Australian Cnp has been made by the owners of twenty seven horses. A STEAMEK ASHOKE. MELBOURNE, March 8. Messrs Huddart and Parker's new steam, ship Lindus, 1700 tonp, has arrived, and went ashore at the Heads while attempting tv enter.

COMMERCIAL.

MELBOURNE, March 8.

New Zealand feeding oats are unchanged at 3; 4d; milling oats have declined to 3< Cd. Wheat has fallen to 5s 6d per bushel. Barley has advanced to 4s 6d.

SPORTING.

(By Telegeaph.-Peesß Association,

GREVMOUTH, Wednesday. AcCEPTA'NCis for the Greymouth Jockey Club Handicap:—Osborne'i Talent, 9st. 51bs. j J. Cameron's York, 9sr. 21bs. j Freesh's Greyhound, 8»t. 121b5.; Osborne's Longlands, Bst. 121b*.; Dillon's Rore, 7»t. 12lb». ; Robinson's Satellite, 7st. 12lbs. ; Brummas's Whalebone, 6*t, 81b«.; Blower's Doncaster, 6st. 91bs.

General entries and acceptances for Henderson's Mill Races will close at Mr Percival'g office, Queen-street, at 8 o'clock to-morrow cveung.

UNIVERSITY SENATE.

(Ykstebday Concluded.)

Pass Examinations.—Professor Mac grcgor moved, " That in the definition of mental science for the B. A. pass examina tion, page 81 of the calendar, the historical parts be omitted."—Carried. Political Kconomy.—Professor Brown moved, "That on page 77 of the Calendar for 1881, under the heading • Political Economy,' the following word* be omitted —• the history of economical doctrines;' and that on page 89, under the heading 1 Political Economy,' the following words be added - 'with the addition of the history of economical doctrines.'"

The Senate adjourned at 4 o'clock.

THIS DAY.

I jaic_Sanataj(i-AsscmLJ£d.^at jp._o'clo.ck-: Thlsmorning, the CnancelTor presiding. V

MtHTAL SCIENCt AND POLITICAL ECONOMY.—Profe»Bir Brown moved, ''That the practicability of the application or papers for the examination of this year and the changes in the definition of tbe subjects of Mental Science and Political Kconomy be referred to the Committee on Periods in French."—Agreed to. Law Degrees.—Professor Sale asked if the Chancellor would apply to the Law Society of Great Britain to bare tbe dcgiee of laws at the New Zealand University placed on an equal footing with, the earns degree from other Unirersitic —The Chan cellor said that he should prefer to bave the matter introduced by formal resolution.

The Senate then adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow morning.

Notic»s of Motion.—The following notices of motion appeared on the order paper:—The Rev. Dr Roseby to move, "That it is necessary to give a more de tailed definition of the subjects of JCxauii' nation for degrees in Law ; " That It is expedient to publish in the Calendar** Hat of books recommended tor the u>s of stndents, and for the general direction ot examiners, in these subjects ;" " That a committee, comisting of Sir G. M. O'Rorke, Rev, Mr Bruce, Professor Mac gregor, Professor Brown, Rev. Mr Pater son, and the mover, be appointed to give effect to these resolutions, to make, if necessary, other recommendations to the Senate on the subject of such degrees, and to report"; the Rev. Mr Andrew to more— "That all mention of terms be got rid of from the University Regulations in the Calendar, and defiaite periods of time ba substituted in their place."

WHAU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONCERT.

Thb concert in connection with the Whau Presbyterian Church took pßice iv the public hall last evening. Tne bailding was crowded, about thirty visitors irom Auck land, including the membeis of St. James's Choir, being present. The first item of the evening's amusement wai tea. The ladies of the congregation had pro vided a very attractive repast, and those who partook of the good things expressed great satisfaction because of the tasteful manner in which they were served. When the tables had been cleared away, the Kav. Mr Sommerville assumed the posi tion of chairman, declining to make auy lengthy remarks because of the first-class programme to be gone through. Tho time was passed pleasantly, the musical selec tions being as a whole of great merit. Alter the production of tome musical selec tions by a lady and gentleman on the piano and violin, the local choir gave a nice rendering of tho glee, " Sparkling Water." Mr. J. McCoskrio gave the solo, '•Where is Heaven?" and the St. James's choir followed with the alee, "Fatherland." Miss Waddellfavoured the audience with " Why do Summer Kose3 Fade I" The local choir sang a glee, " Happy New Xfiar," and Mr Porter gave an amusing reading, all of which were well received. Other interesting and pleasing productions were given as follows :—Due£ "TeH us, Oh ! tell us, " Misses Mercer and Coghill; song, "It was 10 be,'' Miss Archi bald ; gleo, "Spring's Blight Glances," St. James's choir ; violin and pianoforte dnet. Mr and Mrs Bell; chorus, " Come, Come Away," fit Jarn«s's choir ; song, "iietme Like a Soldier Fall (encored). Mr Joseph Hanna ; recitation, "Tawhiao's Visit," Mr Bell; glee, " A Drink from the Well," local choir; solo, "The Kerry Dance, "Alias Mercer; chorus," Here, we Rest," St. James's choir; solo, "I Wandered by the River," Mrs Bell; chorus, "In Mercy Hear ua," St. James's choir; solo, "Oljvia," Mr Culpan ; glee, "See the Moonlight Beams," St. James's choir. Mis Bell and Mr W. J Rces presided at the piano, and played the accompaniments. On the motion of Mr Thompson, a vote of thanks wai accorded to the ladies who had furnished trays. Mr Buchanan moved a vote of thanks to St. James's choir, which was carried by accla mation. Mr Rees briefly responded. During the evening two presentations were made to Mr Glenny, a teacher of the district school, the parents giving him a barometer, and the children a handsome iukstand, both of which were suitably acknowledged. The Auckland visitors came home about 11.30, well pleased with the trip, and with a very good opinion of their W bau friends.

Whole fields of capital wheat are being cut down by the rabbits in the Waikaka district, Southland. They are scarcely worth harvesting,

TELEGRAMS.

FROM OUB OWN COEEESPONBBKT.)

WANG AN 01, Wednesday. THE ELECTION PETITION. The election- petition trial commenced to. day before tile Chief Justice and Justice Gillie*. For the petitioners, Mesßrs Stsmt and Bucaley ; for the respondent, Mr £•. T Fitzherbert. The petitioners alleged various instances of bribery and intimida. tion on the part of John Anderson, naid to be an agent of Mr Watt, the elected mem ber, 'lhe judges expressed doubt whether if all the allegations oi intimidation were proved, they would really amount" to in. imidation. The evidence was, however all taken. The petitioners' case concluded to-night. The Court adjourned tiu jQ to , morrow, when the respondent's cue mil be proceeded with. DUNEDI*, Wednesday DRUG COMPANY MEETING. The annual meeting of the shareholder* o£ the New Zealand Drug Company took place to-day. The report was unanimously adopted setting apart £3,877 of the protit for a dividend of 10 per cent, per aunum.and carrying forward tho balance,£7,2oll2s6d. The retiring directors-Mr Jts. Sievwrinlit and Dr. Brown—were re-elected, and '' ; Messrs Garlick (of Auckland), Carrick (of Christchurcta). Powlea (of Wellington),-'and M Brown (of Dunedin), were re-appointed auditors. It was left to the directors to establish a fund for aged and sick em. ploy 6s. §9« DUNEDIN, this day. FAREWELL TO MR HISLOP. A dinner to Mr Jno. Hislop, Secretary for Education, on his departure for tlia home country, was attended by some 80 gentlemcD, Mr Macandrew, M.H.R., pie* aiding, i'he guest of the evening con sented to have his portrait taken in England for the purpose of being placed k the Otago University alongside those oi the early founders of the province, *

MINING NEWS.

MEETING UF THE MEW GOLDEN CROWN COMfANY.

AH extraordinary |general meeting ci the shareholders of this oompany was held this, afternoon at MrF. A. White's office. There were nine present, and 72 represented by proxy, the total nnmber of shares repre sented being 8,000. Mr A lexander occupied the chair. It was resolved, " That the ; company be voluntarily wound u p ,» ■ The following resolution was then carried: I "That anew company be formed under tbe> Mining Companies Act, 1872, to be called j the Crown Goldminißg Company, Ltaued^ with a capital of £10,000, in 10,000 Bhawr ; of fl each, 3s paid up, of which 8009: i shares sball be allotted to the shareholders of the New Golden Crown Goldminiuft.Com. pany, Limited; 2000 shares to the Cnre;; Goldmining Company, limited, ™r tbe purchase of Its property." The director* having been re-elected, sod Mr f. a,; White ie-appointed manager, the meeting adjourned. _

MINE MANAGERS' REPORTS.

Homb Rule.—Since my last I beg io>

inform you that the battery was cleaned up

last Friday morning and retorted in the

afternoon, for the return of 283 ounces 1 retorted gold lam still crushing, but do M not expect rxmch of a yield for the pext I , cleaning up, as I have not much specimens .;iJJ or picked stone on hand (only a few 9 pounds), but trnst that Borne more will be forthcoming before next cleaning-up, which f might be Dy the end ot next week. I have done but very little driving in the cross- ■; cuts since ray last, as I have to make use of the same men working in thi» part of the mine for the purpose of letting qnartzdown to the battery, only that I hare rat two \| leaders, both showing gold, and the same | leaders will be of more value la the next level, as they are apparently making as ;■ they co down.-John BRKMNBB. .: SUCOiss.—l am still driving north in the reef with but little Bucceas. There are ax cood indications of gold, but nothing seen in , prospecting. In low level the contractor is f, makinc fair progress. There has been another leader cut full of mineral. The ground is much better for working, and there is about 150 ft to go to cut the reef.HlH i, PiTKB KBID, March 6 I - MoAja-a-TAiART. — Tunnel level (No. 2 crossß-cut N.W.): The No. 3 reef hasbeen intersected tince my lust »t a distance of '1 112 feet from the main tunnel. The quartz, t which is six inches thick, did not show gold when driving through it, but the stone I is ot a very promising naturft for ita i>| existence. No. 1 reef was struck laatnight, 10 feet beyond the No. 3. It is 4 inchea ',1 fihick.and composed of quartz.copperand iion B p» rites—a very strong likely-looking reef.:-||g| We shall commence at once to drive east ijjjjf and west on its course, N.W. crosscut m under main slide: The contractors (four A men) made better progress during the past fortnight, having driven 30 feet through an j j exceedingly goad class of country for gold. Another good-looking mineralised reef, 6 inches thick, has been met with sines my last report, and it is letting ont muck J water. Central Italy cross-cut has been '' extended 17 feet 6 inches by two men ' j within the last fortnight, leaving about 20 '~ !1 feet to reach the Italian shaft. A little ! water has appeared in the face of drive lately, which indicates a reef near at hand or old workings. Highty feet leTel, N.W. of shaft : No. 1 foot wall branch lead, lour inches thick, pro- ! duccd a small parcel of stono yesterdayi ;;|ii|| carrying stroig tokens of gold. No 9 j branch lead, 80ft level, continues to yield a few pounds of picked stone, but the quan- | tity of general stuff from the stopes is very - ; small, as the quartz will not average more than two inches iv thickness. Heidi's sec tion,, 132 ft level: A very promising leader, > six inches thick is being s toped, and a 1 little picke 1 stone is occasionally obtained ■ j from it. We shall be in a position shortly a for stoping the No. 9 reef at a point where we had such encou-aging prospects a short t >| time since. Morning Star Section: We bave not been successful in getting any wl picked stone from here for some days post, jlji The leaders, though small, appear to carry <{j just the same characteristics for gold as "' when picked stone was coming to hand, i ■ An intermediate cross out is being driven MA from our stopes into the Cattle and Galatea lj| ground, where such good results were met Jm with in eailier days. Geod headway is made in the cross-cut at 115-feet level towards the ,» winze sunk from the 50-feet level. We shall commence crushing with 20 head 1 stampers on Monday, the 6th instant,— John Q. Vivtah. -;| Old Caledonian Minb.—The stope ,j| * on No. 1 level, wo. 1 reef, is still keeping its good minerals, intermixed with bands of i yellow copper and some nice spots ot gold. ,M The reef is widening out, coming west, ana<3j|B looking very well. I got 201bs. of fair ■ j picked stone from here this week. TherevjgH are now 2601b5. on hand, and which I (hall | | put through about Tuesday next, lam | still crntbing with ten head, and it will take I until the latter end of this week before the i dirt will bo all through. I have now 240 ~4 § oz*. of amalgam on hand from about 60 * loads. The leading stope will be completed I, some time this week, when we sholl have a doable draft and plenty of air, and when m t the battery starts again I hope to keep ten f|| \ head constantly going. The driva from Captain Richard's is making good progress. • ; They have driven 7 feet this week, and are still in good country. Mclnnes crushed 15 tons for the small yield of 40z3. lQdwls.— | T. B. Hicks.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

M4ROH9 Bank of N.Z.-Buyora,£23lse;sGUers,C2'J 17a M N 55 Insurance - 80s ; Sellers, 803 National Jnßnri'oce—32s Gd ; Bayers. 3is Standard Insurance—Bayers, 16s Auckland Gas—Buyers. £10108 • Union Sash and iioor-Bujcrs. £7 17b61 ; boH ers es Northern a&Oo.-Sollerg. 12s 6d Accident Insurance—Sellers, 3a 9d Moanat&iari—Sellers, 16a 6d Caledonian—l6b Thimes—sellers. 15a Golden OK—Buyera, 2s 3d auckttoro's—Buyers, Sa J. NBVVMAN. Chairman.

The police should be on the alert for boys with catapults. Last evening, about half pisfc seven o'clock, a son of Mr Barnett'* was going down Vincent-street, when he was struck by a stone projected from one of fiese instruments, which inflicted a Bevere ■wound above the eye. Had the stone ■truck an inch further down, the lad would certainly have lost his sight, if not his life. A child about two years of age, son of Mr Wilson, restaurant keeper, had a very narrow escape from being run over this . afternoon. The little fellow had wandered from the dining rooms, in Custom-house street, as far as the Thames Hotel, when he was knocked down by a passing cab. The only injury sustained, however, was a slight bruise on the forehead, which the young one took very kindly, apparently quite ignorant of the danger he had been in

fHE AUCBLJLAPiD EVENING STAJ»> THURSDAY, MARCH 9



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