SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKB}™™^^*,, BUNBKT,-Thls Kvening, 7.10 BUNRIBB.-To-morrow Mornlnit. 5.17 MOON'S AGS,—Fnll Moon, Fob- drd, 5.37 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-D>>Y. Botorna. ».«., Tol- r; from Melboumo and , soathern ports

IMPORTS.

Per Kotorua from Melbourne and Sonthern DOCts—l quarter oask, SO casoa, 20 gss stoves, W baxoa tea, '& boxes tea, 4 0 mats sugar, 1 case, 1 owe cigars, 25 paokages iron, 100 bags rice, 43 rates iron, 29 packages drapery. 16 oases, 1 oase, paroels. m sacks, 400 bags, 300 saoks seed, 5 oases jolly, 4 trusses, 70 packages, and 290 paoluwea orders.

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTORUA.

The s.«. Rotorua, STB tons. Captain J. Tosor, arrived from Melbourne, via South, to-day, 8h« left Molbourno on the 17th, arrived at Ho^art Town on tho 19th, and arrived at theßlaffat 8 am. 23rd; arrlvod at Port Chalmers ay 5 fl-m., 81th; arrived at LyMelton at H a.m., 26thv arrived at WeUlnKton at 11 a.m., 27th; loft at 6 p.m7 arriving Napier at M3ppra,; left for Olsboroe at 7 p.m., arrived 4 a.m., 2«th; loft for Auckland at 9a.ni.. and came alongside the ■Wharfat 11,30a.m..30thtaBt, Passongers-MtßiftS Watt (2). Adalr, Mooney, Caroy, Buottanan. Dudley.Chlßholm, Shannon (2), Hewitt, Abbott- Mesdames Walker, South, Sterling. Wilding «ndboy. Fonerty. Kenny, Williams, Miller, Hedgworth, Phillipß, Bourne, Kotten. Oliver, Abbott; Meaßrs Law, Davis, Stitfe. Elli», Mc- Farland, Kenny, Abbott (2), Bournle, Killen, Qeddes, Allbones, Blng, Binghnm, Bamen, Wilson, Young, Johnston, Posflethwaite, Harvey. McQueen, Vincent, Simpson^Oars ell, aiUs, Williams, Adnam, Walker, Bunbury, Wlngate, Drayton, Bartlott. Fffgsrty, Mooney, Williams, Wili.o«, Hovell, Moore, Adam, Gorrie, Davis, Hepton, Hodgson, Grey, Meyors, Blnkß, Solomon, Jndga Kenny, the Bngliah Cricketers (13), and 30 m steerage.

VfOUTE'B AROMAXtO SOBIKDAM 80aNA.l'PS, tO Induce the destruction and prevent the lm propor «se of their -wrappess and labels, and thus furthor protect ttie Publis against fraud and deception, have eholoßed, in tho wrappers, or under tho label on tho quart bottles, Since lax October. IS7B, &nd continue to enolese IN fiVERV BAY'S fACKWO THHOOaBOOT tHB VKAR 1 ASSX'fI O R D » R S, Whloh WO drawn upon the nndersfgaeu. ana Which wiU bo cashed by tliem en- presentation. To secure these Gifts, tbo Public must be careful to aak for, an 4 aoeept nothing but, the GKNUINE UDOLPHO WOL*B r» 80UNAPPS, WKh our name upon the Cop label. M. Moss & (JO.. Wynyard Lano, Sydney. •-*_.- "_

Mail Notice.

Mails wiix cmsb as Unbeti.—

THJfI DAT. For Coroniandßi, por'Cbrotntinael, at 5 pjn. For Thaineo, per Knterprlße, at 5.30 p.m.

TtfttSDAV, 31st instant. For Thameß, per Rotomahana. at 9.30 a.m. For waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and MaUkano, per Rose Casoy, at 10 a.m. For Ta»ud, por Klslnor, at 11 fc,J&, Per s.O. City of New Yorfc. Fes f 6UoWs!- For Sandwich islands, .United Staioai of America, Ocafla, British Columbia, vfa'ral andSg"*h Amerjoa. and British sod Foreign W|£ ted^Ki&dom asu Gb'ritlnenl of F?r P money 'ordotti reiilstered letter^ and nowepapefi), fct 11.S0 a.m. ' Lata letters bearing an extra fM Of sixpence, In addiKon to the posts*o, wIU be received by thraTMail Agent on tmsi the steamer up to thp time of sailing. This mail will B8 due In London, on Mon day. 13th March, 1832. , For WaßFftparapara, per Makerau, at 3 p.m> For Globorne, Nspier, and South, per Orotl, RtS p.m. For Whitiangl, per Finical, at3p.m, For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Penguin,

at 3.15 p.m. ■ . . For Corotnandßl, per lona, at 3,0u p^w. For RnsseU, Kawakawa, ano Hakianga, per Rotorna, at i p.m. For Russell, KaWafeawa, Wansfaroa. and Mongonul, perGlcuelf?; at #.30 p.m. For Tanranßa, Ohlnemutu, and Opot/.k!, per WeHlngton, at 4.30 D.tn. ■ ■ „. _ For Whangarel Heads, Wedpu. Whangarel, and Mangapal, per ArfiFle. at 4.30 p.m.

Wkdnesday, Ut Febroary. For Tahiti,- por Syoil, at 11 a.m. For Leyuka and Suva, per Southern Cross, at Ip.m.

8. B, Bisa, Chtet Postmaster, Chief Post-offloo, Aaoklnnd.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Januabs £9, 1882. • Thoatro Royalt-Cavy's Juvenilo Pirates, 8 p.m. Choral Hafl-Concort in aid of St Benedict's (Nowton) Ofitiiollc Chnroh, 8 p.m. LdMc-street Hall—Jucyal United Friends Pro taenado Concert and Ball, 8 p.m. Albert Hall—Mr H. H. Smith's Limelight Kn tertainment, New Zealand Viows, 8 p.m, Northcoto Hall-Seleot Ball, % p.ta. Dovonport Hall—Bent and Baohelder's Christy Mlnstrols, 8 p.m.

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 1882.

Tor the causa that lacks assistant*, Tor tha wrong that needs resistant For the fuforo in the distance. And the good that ire can do.

The celebration of particular " times and seasons" — the observance of the annr» vcrsarieß of the birth of great men, at o notable occurrences -has been a character istic of the human taco from the earliest times. Diverse in language, customs, and race; ranging from the lowest savage tribes to the nations, in the vanguard df civilisation,, mankind ■ retain to tho present day this yenera'tioh J[pr the mighty men and glotwus deeds of tho past. The Israelites were* commanded to "remember the former days of old" by solemn fast or gladsome feast; and even yet the remnant of Judah keep in remembrance the notable evttita iv their national history of over three thousand years ago. The ancient 'Greeks and Ro mans, too superstitious in this and in other matters, observed annual holidays in hon our of certain of their deities, this being Indeed, the nature of the.observances ol most Pagan nations ; hv.% withal, they did Uot neglect to commeniorate the outstand ing events oftfcclr history, and the achieve mentsof their men of valour. The Anglo tiaXqft Race has perhaps, next to the Jeffs, manifested the greatest amount of loyalty to the memory of past eventa.and cherished most faithfully the grateful recollec tion of the services of .their heroes in every department of lite. Whether it be Englishmen celebrating the natal day of Shakespeare, or Scotchmen, waxing fervid in their annual homage to Burns, or Irishmen paying a tribute to Moore or O'Connell, or whether it be the whole empire uniting in observing the birthday, of the reigning sovereign, the same spirit of genuine enthusiasm is manifested— the same feelings of loyal devotion Are evinced. So, also, when our brethren of the United States make joyful demonstra tions on the annually-recurring date of their Declaration of Independence, and when we in Now Zealand observe with holiday Rejoicings the anniversary of the founding of the colony, testimony is given to the praiseworthy spirit which the Anglo* Saxon peoples show in handing down from generation to generation the name and fame of people and events which are Worthy to be held in everlasting remembrance, The anniversary which the citizens ot Auckland celebrate to-day is a "double event"—being at once the anniversary of the oolony of New Zealand and of the pro- < vinCe of Auckland ; and is thus deserving of all the enthusiasm usually displayed in its observance, and ia which this day's pro ceedings have not in any way fallen short. There is a peculiar fitness in the anniver sary of New Zealand being celebrated by a Regatta. "Compassed by the inviolate sea " as we are, there can be no doubt that in the future New Zealand is destined to be a great maritime and commercial power. The Australian colonies, with their com paratively few harbours and largo tracts of interior territory, may well develop into vast producing and manufacturing States; but New Zealand, with her ex tended seaboard and contracted interior, with her numberless harbours and inlets, and by virtue of her positioD,is plainly des tined to be the Britain of the Southern Hemisphere—the ruler of the waves, and the holder of the keys of commerce. It is thus appropriate that we should encourage those sports and exhibitions which are cal culated to foster a love and admiration of aquatic pursuits, so that the youth of the colony, beholding her destiny, may be fitted to take their part, and act it nobly and well,in placing New Zealand in the posi tion of a great maritime Power. The day which we celebrate is not the anniversary .of any great military, or naval achievement. " Happy is the nation that has.no his tory,"; and it will be well for New Zea land if her yearly observances are always peaceful anniversaries—the celebration of the triumphs of civilisation—each year making a milestone in the grand march of progress in the ennobling arts, sciences, and pursuits which are calculated- to exalt a nation, and to advance the happiness and prosperity of a people.

The 5,3. Penguin, with the Southern por tion of the eutward San Francisco mail, sailed for Taranaki and Manukau at 3.30 yesterday morning. #

A fire at In.angahua yesterday destroyed a cottage occupied by a family, named JKoss, and the newspaper office adjoining.

Gleeson's Racket ttourt is growing in popular favour. Some capital games were played on Saturday, and steps will be taken during the present week to form a club.

The revenue of the Postal and Tele graphic departments in the last quarter of the year showed substantial increases. The total • revenue for the colony was:' Postal, December quarter, 1881, £37,220; corres ponding quarter, 1880, £34,102, Tele graphic revenue, December quarter, 1881, £20,404; corresponding quarter, 1880, £17,189, ,

The A.C. firing for district prizes, at Cambridge, resulted :—Foot Constables : T. White, Ist prize; P. Fitzpatrick, 2nd ; W. Richdale, 3rd. Mounted Constables : J; Shanaghan, Ist prize; B. Carey, 2nd.

TheWesleyan Conference, on Saturday, appointed the following:—Chairmen of dia tricts: Auckland : the Key. Mr Reid; Wellington : Rev. Mr Brown ; Wanganui; the Prceident: Nelson: Bey. Mr Lee; Canterbury : Rev. Mr Morley : Otago: Rev Mr Crump.

The police fleaire to find an owner for a set of handsome shirt studs, found in tho possession of Daniel Long, now under sen tence for larceny in Mount Eden Gaol. Long waa for some time in the employ of fr Heeves, butcher, and as he cannot satis jtonly account for them, the police have no douDt but they were stolen, .

Mr Dray ton, advance agent of Mastotlttn's Minstrel?, arrived to-day by thss.s. Rotorua, for the purpose ot arraying for their appear ance in Auckland. The Company ttonsists of 4G tainstrcls, and they will open on Monday evening next at the Thsatre Royal. Full particular*! will be «iv»a *a early tw possible. At a q-uartat. past Welve 'b'clbck this afterttooh Tawliiao arid his party, to the. number'cs SO of 60, and accompanied by I Major Miir, Mr Skeekan, M.H.8., and Mr., bulaurwontoft'tothe flagship mthe steamer? Lily, arid'on arriving tlicfo look up a posi-; tion oil the main deck. They were courte- i d-asly rfeceivea. The King on gaining the? bulwarks of the vessel gallantly saluted thei ladies on the quarter deck, and the band: immediately .qtrtidk up in his honour anj operatic selection. ifohn Kirk, in the employ of Roth's Pub lic Batbs for the last six months, wae t'e manded at the Police Court tc-day on a chftrge ot stealing a watcb, tnc property of Bbbe'rt Nichbluon-, man had been taking a batii and left the watch behind him. • T&o boy .was suspected of taking it, but "on being charged with doing so, denied that he had ever seen the walch. A detective was sent for, and the watch was discovered in & hole in one of 'the bath rooms, where it had befen concealed, The case-will be hoard to-morroSv.

The following prisoners were fcro'fight be- Jore Mr Supcrintendect Thompson, J.P., this niorning, and reftianded until to morrow :—James Smelridge, .i^denent c^posui'e in a public street; John Kirk, a yo'atu, on a charge of scenling a watch arid guard, value £'i, froiii Koth's baths, the property of liobert Nicholson ■; and Joseph Mcrttek, on a charge of setting iirti to vis Bbop in Albert-street, on the .Ist oi Decom her, 'with intent to injure Mr, Dempsey.

"The Pirates of Perizaiico" was per formed at the Theatre on Saturday evening to an excellent house, conspicuous amongst the audience being our Kiiigito visitor's, who were present by inyitatiom They enjoyed the performance immensely. Toe Euro peans wore.RO icss appreciative, and there fore« ctimulated by the applause so freely bestowed upon them, the youn«stor» did their very best to please and amuse. The opera will be given for the last time to night, and to-morrow evening .''■ Chilp'oric " will take its place on the "boards.

A Chtnaniott was seen running tcwards Jamas Ah Kow's fancy goddb Btoro on Saturday evening at 9.30, Iv a state of wild excitement, folltnVe'il by a hooting mob. Constable LoftUs persuaded the Chinaman to take thblter in tho shop ot Mcssra Close Bme., while the conßtable and others kept the multitude from toppling over the poor fclljw. The Chinaman said he had been struck on the head by a younft ttSaii-, and he immediately retaliated by giving a return blow, whereupon th'o mob rushed upon him and he rah wr safety. The Chinaman escaped through the back promises of Messrs Close, and .the name of bis , (usailant is unknown.

The team of English Cricketers will Ar rive to-day by the Rotorua,and will at 'onco proceed to Hamilton. The sinner will bo provided by the Waikato Crictot Associa tion for the team, n,t the room of Mr Lonia R. James, Mercer, Mr T. Sahdcs, a member of the Waikato Cricket Associa tion, hao arrived in town to escort ths JSng lish cricketers to Waikato. Wu have been requested to mention that the special train for Hamate!! this afternoon is not intended for the cricketers only. The general public arte quite entitled to travel by it. In fact the more'people who do bo, the betteV foV the Waikato Cricket Association, wh'6 only guarantee a certain stfm of uioney in order to get the train to rut on from Mercer.

Bent tfnd Bichcldcr's Minstrel entertain ment 4t te Lome-street Hall was well prtrotiised on Saturday evening, and tho applause which greeted Messrsßcut, Hugo, Beaumont Hoed, and ths other lending artistes, shows that tho popularity o£ this clever combination is not yet on 'the waiic. They will give a grand euterthinment this evening at the Dev6npoi't Hall, under the distisgnishta pafeonaßO of King Tawhiao and '(Jneen, I'6-morrow evening, tho Mm Bfrrel Company will return to Lorne-strcet Hall with a new and attractive programme of novelties, the principal being "Pin-a-4 in Black," We refer our readers to' the advertisement for particulars.

The anniversary dedication choral ser vices were held yesterday at Sk Paul's Cathedral Church ; the serviced being con ducted by Rev. C. M, Nelson, M.A. Tho morning sermon was based upon the text, "lord, what wilt thou have m' 6to do?" Acts &, l\ v. 6. In the 'evening thb text Was taken from Exodus c.2*, v, 20, " In all places Where I record my name, I will come unto theo," The nnthem was from the " Gloria in Excelsis." During the evening seVvice some commotion was caused by persons near the entrance,who were talking loudly and behaving in a most discreditable manner. Mi' Nelson severely rebuked them for their conduct and asked them to leave the church, or he could not proceed with his sermon,

At the annual meeting of Trinity Church, Cambridge, the Rev, Mr Evans presiding, the report shewed total receipts £310 12s i)d ; balance'in hand, after paying all ex penses, £10 15s, A handsome donation of £20 from Messrs James and David Fotoh, of Tillicoultry, Scotland, received through Mr J. P. Thomson, waa acknowledged with many thanks* The mortgage of £150 on a portion of the manse property, which is the only liability on the charge, has been renewed for a further term of five years at a more favourable rate of interest. The balance-sheet ana financial report were adopted. Mr Brooks was elected treasurer and secretary, and the following gentlemen members of the committee:—Messrs Kin caid, Perkirw, Wright, Goodfellow (Cam bridge), Baxter, Dykes (suburbs), Bailey, W. Cowley (Hantapu), A. Wallace, JK. Wataoa (Pukerimu), Shaw, Russell (Scotch man's Valley), and Ellis (Taotaoroa). Mr J. P. Thomson presented the report of the Psalmody Committee, and concluded by moving a special vote of thanks to the organist, Mr A, J. Evans, which was carried with acclamation. The following gentle men were then elected as members of the Psalmody Committee :—Mesars Thomson, Goodfellow, Drnmmond, and Wm, Reid,' jun. Various other votes of thanks were carried.

The Hospital service of song was,largely attended yesterday afternoon, and tho singing wos unexceptionably good. The hymns and selected pieces were given by the Sunday-school choir of the Great North road Wesleyan Church, which was conducted by Mr Ryan, who, with Mr Lincoln, takes a close and persevering interest in these monthly services). Mrs Revitt sang in her best style, "He wipes the tear away." The collection amounted to £3 5s Bd, which will be handed to the harmonium fund. The committee .desire to thank one gentle man, who is leaving Auckland, for his liberality towards the tobacco and' fruit funds; also, Mrs Self for thirty bouquets of flowers for the patients,

A nice question has arisen in Wellington in connection with rhe iec6nt conviction of the Hod. G. J. Pharazyn for plural voting at the Tborndon election. Mr Pharazyn is chairman of the Wellington Education Board, but clause 10 of the Corrupt Prac tices Act enacts that any person convicted of a corrupt practice shall not be capable during a period of five years from the date of his conviction of holding any public or judicial office, within the meaning of this Act, and if he holds any such office the office shall be vacated,. Yet Mr Pharazyn presided and voted at the meetings of the Education Board, It is also said that everything done by the Board under Mr Pharazyn's chairmanship is invalid.

Various capital cricket matches came off on Saturday. In the two days' cricket match, Auckland C.C. v. West End C.C., the Auckland Club closed a good innings for 183, to which Robinson contributed 63, and Yates contributed 55 and carried bis bat out. The West End men were all dis posed of in the first inninga for 71. Arneil's 23 was the highest score. In the match, North Shore v. Onchunga, the North Shore team showed themselves too many for their opponents. The North Shore score for the first innings stood at 70 against Onehunga's 25. Sibbin put together 31 for North Shore, and was still rolling up the figures when time was called.

Dr. Moore, of Auckland, met with what might have pvtved a most serious accident during bis voyage from Dunedin in the Rotorua, The doctor was one evening writing atone end of the saloon table, close by Which the door of the lazarette to the floor was wide opeD, the steward being engaged below in setting out bedding. A passenger on Dr. Moore's left hand asking him to move out of the seat, he suddenly rose, stepped backwards and to the right, and fell down the opening, striking in his descent his back against the ladder. Not the slightest protection had been placed round the opening, and hence there waa nothing whorewith to stay his fall. He was assisted out of the lazarette and into his cabin. Two medical men examined him at Lyttelton, and it was found that, though no bones were broken, the back was very badly bruised. Since the ac cident Dr. Moore has remained very quiet, and is now so far recovered as to be able to see bis patients at the usual hours.

Mr Sdttrne, tho new Head-master of tho College and Grammar School, arrived this; morning^ in the Rottuu. Mr Slorna'n, ■ acting Headmaster o" t|;e school, MV: James, the secretary, Mr Me Arthur, Mr Milne, aid other gentlemen, Were on thY whaif*o&ive hW a welcome, * : In our. extract last Siontty from the; "Gazette" of December 15, containing the1 list^of successful candidates for the iJunior CiVil "Service. examination?), the following name was iria&ycrte'iitly ouiitted : •* Francis Wm. Bfpwne, Church of England Gramih&r School, Parnell." The candidate waa lirst in order c>f metSt of thttse Irom Auckland.

The weekly meeting of the French Literary Society 6n Saturday evening was largely attended, ratter mffc thin thirty ladies and gentlenjeii being present, Mr A. Aldetmiu read a short poetical transla tion in'a then Mr A. Oppenhcinior deli vered an interesting lecture o.n .Museums and Art Galleries. It extended oyer an hour, and was given, in in easy and flnept \ manner* white ttse Articulation was so dis tinct tliirt even those of his headers who tfcro, comparatively "speaking, not well ■ acquainted with the French language,, could understand him. Tho lecture tf/as duly appreciated, and Very favourably criti cised. Messrs iS. J. Ma'cfarlane,_ A. F-. Isaacs, and &1. Larki'ns were unanimously elected members if the Association, and six ladies arid gentlemen were nominated| for admission, [

Mrßoth.of the Victoria-streetß.aUi?, motj with a bugcy necident yosterdny, in. the old. Great North Road) o»>pp«ito tho Arch Hill! brickyard, , Mr, Mrs, and Miss Roth woiei taking & 'country ride, and on turning the! totiler of the Surrey, Hill estate, and the offl wheels sinking into a deop rut, ho and Mrs' Roth were pitched out into the roait. The horse immediately took fright, and bolted down the declivity ot Arch Hill, the girl clinging to her seat in the vehicle. Fortu ha'teiy Mr J. H. Lambert, auctioneer, of Wyndham-strcct, came along, ami louta'd the girl very much frißhtett(ju\ bttt uniii-, jured. She informed him o! the, 'ei'rcum- 'j stances of the accident, and he topic charge 1 o! tho buggy, ahd firpv'e the girl, back to the scelle o; tne accident He at on.cc sefet for' m.. Walkef, of the Groat No'rtl Road, to , render medical assistance to Mr Roth, who was. lying iW dn unconscious condition. Dr. Walker Was speedily in attendance, and did his best under tho circumstances. lie found some abrasions of the skin, and slight in jury to the whole of tho left nldc( the left arm was comparatively powerless, ahd the nervous system generally had received a soverc shock. Dr. Walkfer has hopes of Mr Roth's Bpcedy recovery. ( .llte bugay has received some slight injury, anil portions of thcharnesshaYebecn broken, but theilamago done is trirliDg.

FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH.

i PERSONS BURNED TO DEATH.

(BY tKLEOKAPH.—PRESS ASSOdI.VTION.)

CHRISTOHURCII, this day. Between 7 and 8 o'clock, this morning, a two-Bfcrey houso belonging to Hairy Simp- Son, near the West Eyroton railway station, was destroyed by lire. Simpson's wife and six children were upstates it the time tho lire broke ccfr, an<l perished in the Uamcsr.

LATEST CABLES.

LONDON, January 28, CHILI'S TERMS TO PfcUU1.

Telegrams Are to ha'ud ,iij|)ortiug that Chili has decided 'ipo'u the tqrnis ia which it Will conclude a treaty of peace with I'c'ru. Tbo conditions are concession by the former of Tarapaca, in lieu of the transfer of the guiano deposits of Hobos Islands, and an indemnity of twenty mil lions payable in sixteen years. In tac mcautimo, Chili is to occupy Alicea and Kclaiu if the indemnity is not paid in tho specified time. It is further an» nounced that in the event of these terms being refused by Peru, Chili, will decline further mediation oil the part of the United States. Consols have declncd frdm loo| to 9O.i'. Vhcre ate no other changes ?o raport ia tnc money market or iv the markets for colo nial eroduce. SYDNEY, this day. OBITUARY. Patrick Uiggius, well known as tho con tractor for the construction of the Zigzig railway over the Blue Mountains. SMALL-POX. Thero is good reason to believe that the small-pox epidemic has been stamped out. No case now exists in the city, and there is only one patient suffering from variola at the sanatorium,

THE CAMBRIDGE MURDER.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— OWJS CORRESPONDENT.)

Mihaere Ta PApa and l\jina To Koro were again brought up before Major Wilson, J.P., charged separately with the man. slaughter of Hoani Te Kere at Oxford on Boxing Day, and were remanded till the 7th Feoruary.

Mr Brasscy, for Peina, objected to the remand on account of the trouble and ex pense. The natives have evinced a desire to have the matttcr tried before our courts instead of taking the law into their own hands, bnt feeling was running high among them. The opposite side had built two pahs near Tapapa, and had 300 or 400 men armed to the teetb. His side interpreted this as a challenge. Major Wilson said if this was the case Pafcha. and others must be bound over before the leaving of the Court and he put the matter in the hands of the police and at the' conclusion of the proceedings he addressed the natives, cautioning them to let the law take its course.

Nothing is talked of but the cricket match. The weather is splendid, and wo expect a large crowd to-morrow.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

THE FINAL DRAFT OF STATIONS. CHRISTCHUKCH, this day. At the Wesleyan Conference on Saturday, the final draft of stations as under was con firmed.: -

Auckland.—Pitt-street: Rev. Messrs Reid and Dewsbury, North' Shore : Mr Spence.' Grafton Road: Mr Oliver and Mr Parkinson, Three Kings: Mr Watkins, JThames :Mr Bull. Upper Thames :Mr Pinfold. Mannkau: Mr Bond. Waiuku and Pukekohe :Mr Salter. Cambridge: Mr Carr. Hamilton :Mr Duke's. To Awamutu: Mr Wills. Aratapu :Mr Me- Caughey, Raglan :Mr Slade. Kaipara :Mr Gittos. Paparoa: Mr Aberncth'y. Hokianga : McHammond, Kawakawa : Mr Brooke, Whangarei: Mr Dellow. Tauranga :Mr Barber. Gisbornc ;Mr Hudson.

Taranaki. — New Plymouth : Mr Taylor (the President.) Waitara: Mr Harper, Patca :Mr Luxford, Hawera : Mr Jones.

' Wellington. — Wanganui : Mr Williams. Rangateelte : Mr Rowe, Sandon, Mr Worker. Palmcrston North : Mr Griffith. Wellington: Messrs Bavin and Bambor. Hutt: Mr Eoutell. Grey town :Mr C. Dewsbury, Masterton :Mr Isitt.

HAWKES' BAY.—Napier: Mr Lewis, Nelson :Mr Lee. .Richmond :Mr Kirk.

MARLBOEOUGH.—BIenheim : MrMcNiC' col.

WESTtAND, — Hokitika: Mr Lawry. Greymouth: Mr Bunn.

Canterbury, — Christchurch : Messrs Beßt and Tinsley. Colombo Road :Mr Rishworth, St. Alban's': Mr Morley. Lyttelton : Mr Martin. Springston : Mr Smalley. Leeston :Mr Keill. Kaiapoi: Mr Richmond. Rangiora: Mr Smith, Woodend :Mr Garlick. Temuka :Mr Beck. Waimate :Mr Griffin. Temnka : Mr Fee. Ashburton: Mr Stundage.

OTAGO.—Dunedin : Mr Berry and Mr Gillam. Morrington :Mr Buttle. Port Chalmers: Mr i'homae. Balclutha : Mr Grey. Milton: Mr Wills. Lawrence : and Roxburgh: Mr F. A, Martin. Invercar giil: Mr Fauclougb. Oamarn :Mr Crump. Papanui: Mr Murray.

Largo congregations assembled at the various churches yesterday. This mowing was occupied with contin gent and other connexional funds. This evening the Conference sermon will be preached by tho Rev. Mr Simmonds, ou "3he Immortality of the Soul: is it by Creation or Kedemptiou 2"

A great many neuralgic diseases, when angra vated, become spaamodlc, and it la In this part tioular stage or type of the disease, that the great moUiiler, known as Udolpo Wolfe's Bohiedam Aromatic Schnapps, assertß its supremacy. It soothes the nerves by its gently diffusive proper ties, allays Irritation by its quieting effects, and toning the system, strengthens the organs, solas tojperfeot functional

CABLEGRAMS.

tßfafrrEft'S TteLtfdßAtt'S.i

FINANCIAL PANte,

LUNboN,'January'27. ■ FbVerai heavy iailures of members of the London Stock Exchange have occurred, owing to the recent toollapse bri the PrHs Uoni-a'e.

The panic on the Bourse, owing to the political crisis, has subsided. The position of affairs is calmer. Ai'r&nscm^nts haVo been rna'As by t!ie speculators for the bent aUainiUlle settlement under the cir cumstances.

REBELLION IN AUSTRIAN PEG" • ■ VXNCE&

VfcENITA, January 28,

Intcftigenc'o to hand from the seat of re bolli6n lv Dalma'tia aud llerzegoviria states that many of the Montenegrin chiefs with large followinga aro joining tho insur gents.

outßAetes in Ireland.

LONDON, January 28,

Seiibus agrarian outrages continue rife in many parts of Ireland, and numerous ar rests of offenders have been made ia conso-; quen^q, The bodißs.'bi' Wo b'iilht'e, who have been | misainfr birico December last, have been dis-' covered tied in sacks and sunk in Lough Mask, a lake in. West. Ireland,

NEW FRENCH; MINISTRY, PAMIS, January 28,

Mi tie Frey.ci.utjt Ilia been summoned by President Grcvy to form a new Ministry, and has accepted tho task. UNITED STATES ABANDONING ELAINE'S PRE'JI'KNStoNG. WA§lliN'dTdN, January 28. i- v reijFttci\t Arthur' has revoked, tho direc tions recently .issued by Mr Blame, Secre tary of |,o the American representa tive in Chili, m which tho American Go vernment dictated to Peru and Chili the iction to be taken' with tho view to bring about a peace settlement. It ia also announced that the proposed Conference of the various Ameriuaii Rc> publics iv November next) to confer upon their common lntcrcsta ami to adopt guar antees against foreign Interference, hn& been abandoned.

The despatch ty Eart Griinvillc to' the United States Goveriimpnt has been pub lished, in which the Foreign Secretary stronglyupholds the necessity for the main tenance o£ the Anglo-American Clayton- IJulwei' treajy, iv inference to the con struction ot fl fcanal across til'; Isthmus of Panama1) ' COMMERCIAL, LONDON, January 2G, Consols fto 100. J. >tNcw Zealand securi lies aro firm at the last quotations. Colonial brcadstulla are steady. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, is uncluvnge^l at 56a, and New Zealand ditto at 52a, Adelaide (lour has advanced Ib—to 433. The total' reservo in notes and bullion in the Bank ot England v £11,000,000. There ia a good demand for hides, and prices arc higher, 9 .

ADDITIONAL CABLES.

LONDON, January 17th,

Hanlan, the celebrated oarsman, has arrived at Liverpool from Canada in Brder to ent* into training for tho forthcoming match with littyd forlhc championship. Keccnt intelligence received from Vienna shows that tho rising iv Dalmatia is not of ho serious a character as at iirat stated. It is behoved that order will bo restored with out dilticulty,

It is announced that Her Majesty tho Quccu will visit the Continent in March next.

Official statistics show that the quautity of breadslufla exported from the United Scutes during the year 1881, amounted to 224,000,000 bushels.

Tim I'ypc has given an audience to tho sons of Ismail Pasha, ex-Khedive of Kuypt, who has tor some time reaided at Naples. Ho accorded them a friendly reception. This action has excited considerable com ment,

A great lire has occurred at Glasgow. The iFinhieston steamship works caught tire, and were destroyed before the conllagration could be stayed. The damage is estimated at £20,000.

Tho Greek Consul at Mnugnluntc-toArn, a proviuco of Minor, Upper Egypt, has been murdered, He was attacked by robbers, and resisting, was brutally killed.

The death is announced ot Karl Dunravon, ■who for somo months past has been travel ling in the United States. He died at Colorado.

Kiots have taken place at Arbroath, a seaport town in Scotland, in Forfar»hire, 16 miles north-cast ot Dundee,, Arising out of the doings of tbo Salvation Army. Whilst parading the street tbo army was at tacked by the mob, and several persons were injured. The Captain of the Army Was wounded so seriously that his pesition. is regarded as critical. *

The bultun of Morocco has addressed an energetic protest against tho action of France in the annexation of Tunis, and desecrating the sacred places of Mahommod Assam. At tho name time fee disavows any motive of hostility, and expresses his belief that the people of Algiers arc faithful in their allegiance to- France.

An arrrangement has been entered into between Austria and Montenegro, where by the latter State bai under taken to keep , a cordon of her troops on her frontier adjoining the disturbed district of Herzegovina, in order to prevent rhe insurgents escaping. Austria has agreed to pay the cost of this move ment.

The theatre at Pcstb, the capital of Hungary, has been destroyed by fire. For tunately no lives were lost.

Intelligence received from' Teheran states that Ayoub Kuan, who,after his defeat by the Ameer of Afghanistan, sought refuge in Persia, has been expelled from that countiy. tie has entered the Kussiau territory and has asked permission to join the Russian forces at Iskababad, It is believed that hostilities between Russians and Turco mans arc again imminent, Tho Hussions now hold a strong position at Iskababad, a former Turcoman foi tress, situated in the Khuran desert, on -the line of route from the Caspian to Mcrv. The Turcomans aro assembling in large numbers with the intention of attacking this fortress.

Tho outrageous practice of houghing cattle is still extensively practised in Ire land. During the last few days no less than a hundred cases of tho kind have occupied the Court?. Cases have occurred on properties situated within the immediate vicinity of Dublin.

The Kussiau Jews* have presented a memorial to tho Czar setting forth the per secutions and outrages which they have been subjected to, and praying for protection. A serious collision has taken place off Land's End between two vessels, one a Norwegian barque and the other a steamer belonging to tho Wilson Line running from Hull. Both vessels were much damaged, the steamer being nearly sunk.

A great sensation has been caused iv political and diplomatic circles by the rumour that tho Sultan intends immediately to assert his claims to the suzerainty of Tunis, notwithstanding tho protectorate es tablished in that country by tho French Republic. It is reported'that he will issue a proclamation dethroning the Bey Seid Mabommcd, and calling upon the Mussul man population to recognise the leader of the insurgents as the Bey of Tunis.subject to tho supremacy of tho Perte.

The Marquis of Kipon, Viceroy of India, has repealed tho Act passed by his prede cessor.Lord Lytton, early in 1878,subjeciiDg the native press to severe censorship. The Act was passed in consequence of seditious and libellous language indulged in by tne vernacular newspapers, and has remained in force ever since.

A shocking accident has occurred at Bucharest, the capital of the kingdom of Koumania. A circus which was performing in the town accidentally caught lire, and before the flames could be extinguished, the structure was burned to tho ground. A number of horses and several employ ds were burned to death. The Kussiau Go vernment proposes to extend the system of universal military service to the Grand Duchy of Finland. The proposal has caused great dissatisfaction among the populatioD, who have hitherto been ex empt from the burden,

It is now considered improbable that Abdul Babam, the Ameer of Afghanistan, will pay his promised visit to India, He is unwilling to go there, being afraid that a rising may take place among the Afghans during his absence.

Grcatahmniulelt in Norfolk at tho increas ing destruction among cattle caused by the rinderpest. There is a general feeling among the farmers' that immediate steps' should be taken to check the progress of the disease.

A great lire broke out at Hammersmith station on the Metropolitan Railway line, aid before the flames could be extinguished t'ao entire building Iras gutted. The amount ef damage done is very large.

tminigration from the United Kingdom to Canada, 'during the year ISBI, was 35,0Cf6. . Ijatcst advices from Ruiai'a state that up, wards of 10,000 Jewish families wore .riiine'd and homeless by the recent anti-Jewish wars. ■', . , - Tho first steamer of tno A'ieracen lino announced by Mr Ueoi'^e Thompson, will load fb:- Australian, ports in March next, She is named Aberdeen; , ; . , It is no'iV boliev'ed tliat llio project W but a canal through thb ISth'mtis of rnsama V/ill b vi abandoned as a failure.

TELEGRAMS.

Cpkr press association.)

DUNEDIN, this, day. THE DfeEDGE DBMOI'^TRA'tION

At the dr'cdge demonstration the Hon. Mr Kolleaton, the Hon. Mr Oliver, %' a^ others were present. It , v .ga (suggested that the new dr^a B uQuld be willed the Union, as it promises to comeftt tlio ill reeling bet\yee|v JJußedlu and Port Chal-| roersi On the question of harbour improve- ( melifc, and the deepening of the bar, Mr- Kamsay, Chairman of the Harbour Board,' expressed the opinion that within twelve months the largest steamers would be able to croßs the bar. Mrllollcston has gone to Maerawhenua goldllelds on bU9iaess» Tnrinco he goes North;, INTERPROVIN CIAL CRICKET TEAM. The Intcrprovincial team consists of Collinson, CivnvsJiawi Gbofc, Davenport, W. .Frith, C. Frith, Harris, Haskcll, Mitcuoll llnvercargill), Macneill, Rose, and Spring. ■ ----- •■_-■.-.,■

ACCIDENT TO COUNCILLOR CROWTHER.

A skkious accident Impponcd.on Saturday laat to Mr Crowthor, member of the City Council, ond proprietor ot the Wellcsley street East stabler It appears that Mr Crowthcl- and several of jiis men tddk out a foui-liorso wiiggon te Ilis place nt He muera, io'r the jiurp'ose of bringing in a load of hay for the hbrses. Mr Crowther, who is a most careful coachman, was return ing in the evening with about thirty hun dredweight of hay, properly roped down, arid, oh the top wc.'e seated Bcveral of hid men anA four or five haymakers. The ropes slackened slightly, which caused tho hay to shift, and when opposite the Kcmucra public Bchool, ono of the horses stumbled, and Mr Crowther, who was in an upright position, was dragged down between the horses and the waggon, but still cling ing to the reins. Not regaining immediately his control of the horses they lioltedj and ran to a distance of at least 100 yards. Mr Crowthcr's feet were much trampled on by .the hoofs cf tHo near horses, and presently he fell exhausted by theway, but fortunately without being run over. One old man, a haymaker, slid down and received injuries on the arm, and was sent to the hospital, where it was dressed. Messrs T. and S. Morrin and Mr Caleb Wood of Parnell, who happened to he in the vicinity, took steps to administer resto ratives to Mr Crowtlicr, who was greatly exhausted and bruised. Several ladies also lent their aid. Mr T. Morrin sent ts NewmarKot for one of Mr Crowthet's omnibuses, in which ho was removed to his residence, Wcllosloy-street East, and Dr Dawson called in, On examin ing Mr Crowther, Dr Dawson found that his right eyelid was laid open, and tie stitched up the wound. Both tect arc cut about aud discoloured by the horses tram pling on them, but until tin: swelling has been reduced the doctor is unable to ascer-* tain whether ally of the bonus tiro broken. The wounds were duly dressed, and Mr Crowther i» now doing as well as can be expected; The accident, it is expected, will compel Mr Crowther to lay by for two or three weeks. He expresses his thanks to tho friends who so kindly assisted at the accident.

SPORTING NEWS.

THE POVEKTY BAY RACES.

UIBIJOHNK, Saturday, Tiik following wolgltts have been declared (or the Poverty bay ruoos on February 21 and 22 :—

Tk a iikhmicn's Handicap.—Grand Duohoas, 9st 2lbs: Hadrtworth, 9<tt; Maori, Bst 71M: Lone Hand, Bjt 7ibs: Komoo. Sat 511)8 i Morning Star, Sat; Hlander filly, 7st 13lbsi Prim,7st 91bs; Di rector, 7»t 81bs; Sydney, 7st 61bs: Hero, 7st 31ba; Tho Squire, 7st 21bs; Tim Whiiller, 7et; Flirt, 6stl2ib<; Plonoor, Cat lOlbs. Tuhano* m'aKicb — Badawortli.flst; Duohe.es, Bat 1211 m i Borneo, Bst 71bs; Lono Hand, Sat libs; Mavis. Bdt 31b»; Prim, 7»t lL'.bs; Slander Ally, 7st lllbs; Hydnny, 7st lOlbs; Tbe Squire, Tat nibs; Tim Whiiller, Cst 71ba; Flirt, 6at lZlbs; The Cat. Cat 21bn.

Handicap Hurdlk —Lone Hand, 12st 71bs; Morning.star, list; Roebuck, lOst slbs; A.U., lOst; .Lizard. 9at Dibs; Luck's All. 9st 71bs; Kui hlno., Bst 81b?; Nanghty Boy, 9st 51bs; Wild Dayrell, 8»t 211 m ; Jaok, 8; t libs. ■ County £ takes.—Director, Oat 21bs: Flat catcbor, !).it lllbs; Penguin, Sst 21hs; LJmrd, 7st 21ba; Luck's All, 7at lOlba; The Cat, ret 3lba; Jack, Gat 12ibs.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES FOR WAI KATO TURF CLUB RACES.

Ilurdlo Hico: Unole Tom, Sportsman, Kobort the Devil. Harkaway (toy). President's Staked i Hubert tbo Duvl). Turf Club Handi cap : Yatapa. I'ublloann' Purso : Yutapa.

Helensville Races.

(most OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT).

Considerable interest amongst the racing fraternity was ovinccd today over the Hclensville races. Ihe weather was beauti fully line, and the racecourse was in capital order. Tie ground is known ai Mr Hand's Paddock, clobo to the railway station, and indeed, seems to be the only very suitable place in the district. The utmost prepara tion had been going on for days, under the guiding eyes of the stewards and committee, Mt Scott, tne hotel proprietor,being specially active. Some of thehorspe,visitors, and "the ring" arrived on Saturday, and others went up in a crowded train this morning. Mr W. Adams is on the ground, and with his totalUator ia doing a fair business. Tho entries and acceptances have secured a good day's sport. The first race—tbe Maiden Plate—ton local horsos were coloured on the card, and their owners have had them in active training. The Hurdle Ilace has been resolved into a race between Kawenata and Harkaway,the others which entered having failed to ac cept. Tlxo Publicans' Purse has eight on the list—Kandwick heading the list with 9st,Maori next with Bst 4lbs, and Lara with 7»t lOlbs. The others are Vampire, 6st 71bs ; Nor Mi Cst 51bs ; Flora, sst 121bs ; Arline, Sat 12lbs; Twilight, sst 121bs. For the Settlers' Handicap there are fire starters. ,

2.35 p.m,

About 700 people on the ground. Harkaway had a walk, over for the Hurdles.

Maiden Plate.—Twilight, 1; Juno, 2, Maobi Maiden.— Tui, 1; Makaiau, 2, Randwick missed the train.

3.30 p.m,

Hklkmsvillb Handicap.—N. or M.,1; Lara, 2; Flora, 3. Only three starlcj, It was a good race. Time, 3min, 39secs.

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS.

The English Crickoters arrived at noon to day by the s.s. Kotorua, and all appeared in excellent health and spirits. With but two exceptions, the men are from the North of England. ' five are from Nottingham, Tiz., Solby, Shaw, Shrewsbury, Scotton, and TJllyett. Nottingham audSurrey have pro* duced some of the best cricketers in the old land. Three, viz,, Bates, Emmott and Feate, arc from the bracing county of York; Barlow and Pilling from the neighbouring shire of Lancaster ; ' Midwinter, from tbo apple and wheat producing shire of Glou cester ; and Lillywhite from the Southern County of Sussex, the land of the Lilly* whites for a century. These good types of the genuine Englishman were met by dele gates from the Waikato Cricket Association, by Mr W. W* .Robinson, and Mr Thomas Sandes; and were escorted to the Royal Mail Hotel, where ample refreshments were provided for their inner satisfaction. They will start by special through train at 4.30 this evening, for Hamilton, and to-morrow they will be conveyed to the racecourse in a coach and four, generously placed at the disposal of the A ssociation by Mr W. R. Cartor, of Cambridge The arrangements at tho ground have been placed in the hands of Mr Forrest, the well-known landscape pardoner. The match 'will be played in the Grand Stand paddock. The match with Auck land will be played on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week in the Domain, Mr lmpey'a excellent band has been en gaged in connection with the coming Auck land match,

ANNIVERSARY DAY.

ThE 'celcDraiion of the fdrty-seconoV and: Versary of the hoisting df the. British Hag over these islands was ob'acrve'd to >day. It is a pity that Provincial jealousies should have led to tfee recognition df lobftl anni versaries instead oS.ad'dplinj* the proclama tion oi th'o Queen's sovereignty over New Zealand aa an event as worthy of national honour in flew Zealand as the Fourth of July is held to be & the United States'. Auckland &as bbb'n loyal to the colonial an niversary because the event which it epic brates occurred on our soil, while the early landing ,of the New ; Zealand .Company^ settlement iii . Wellington, " th« Pil grims ," it Owterbttry,.-. and the Free Church Settlement in Otago, naturally attracted for many years the atten tion of tlie pioneer, settlors in those r,;ovinoefc fIS the b.eginningi,of. tl'.cir Colonial life. Nttw, hoover, fchaUhii Colony had HVbd iotigchbugh to outgrow,these local beginnings; now ithat provi:;;;i v " ugm Has been abolisliSu with the expectation that a more united national life would arise fcut of its ruins, it would be well if the birthday of the colony could be made typical of the predominance of abroad New Zealand sen tivnent. This might be brought about by the Government recognising the 20th Of January an a public holiday throughout the colony. , ... .. , To-day was favoured by magnificent weather—it could not have been better line and sunny, with a^ pleasant, cool southerly wind blowing. The vjharf, by half-past 8 o'clock was crowded wi,th plea sure-seekers vending thek way to.the vari ous steamers pulling-and, panting at the wharf, or preparing to .take parfe in 6ae of other of the r.^tiatic contests. .; ' PICNIC EXCURSIONS.

A large numbor of the teachers of the Franklin Road PrimitivcMethodist Sunday school and their friends left for the Tamaki at 9 o'clock this morning in the Coromandel. The large preponderance of the fair sex would no doubt make the excursion a very enjoyable one for the gentlemen; At this season of the ycilr the Tamaki Is a mast fle; elnlblc spbt ftfr picnickers; , The long talked of excursion of the Hobson Company's dorps :tnd their lady friends took place to-day; Mr Buckland's property at Tamaki being selected as the scene of the al frcseo diversioli. The steamer Takapuna was chartered and she must have had on board fully 250, The line bands of the corps proved a great source of pleasure to the picuickcrg. w In accordance with their annual custom, the builders and contractors of Auckland had a day's" outing to-day. At 10.15 a train laden with pleasure-seekers loft the Aucklandstationfor Hunua.ou the Waikato railway line.

A picnic party, composed of the tsachers and friends of tho Wellesley-street Bdntist Sunday-school, proceeded at half-past nine o'clock, by special train, to Henderson's Mill, where they had made arnarigements to spend the day. The teachers and Bible Class scholars mustered in full force, while tho congregation algo was very largely represented, so that the affair really was of a congregational character; As hot water was the only ingredient which the mana gers of the picnic had bound themselves to provide, each family party bore its own supply of refreshments, and thus the labour and trouble associated with tho dieting of several hundred people were so divided as to be inappreciable. At the Mount Eden station tho party was reinforced by a good detachment of suburban residents, while further accessions were received at the point of destination, many of the pic nickers preferring either to drive or ride out. The beautiful Weather afforded every facility for enjoyment, and tho members of the party are not klow to seize aud make the lK»t ufic of them.

The teachers and elder scholars of St. James's Froebytcrian Sunday-school, to the number of fully a hundred or so, held their annual picnic to-day at Brick Bay (just opposite the Queen-street wharf), whither they were conveyed in the steamer Tarn o'Slianter, kindly lent for the occasion by tar G. K. McNab. Mr Peter Mackie (superintendent) was in charge of the party, Every preparation had been made for a day's amusement, and as there is plenty of shade, an ample supply of refreshments, the materials for recreation, and a splendid view of the Regatta course at Brick Bay, there need be no fear that the pleasure-seekers will succeed in thsir quest.

Tho tteamcr Anuc Milbank left the Quecn-'street Wharf at half-past niue o'clock precisely, bound for East Tamaki, With a party of excursionists made up of teachers, elder scholars, and friends of the Ponscnby Weslcyan Sunday-school. A speedy tun down was made, and the party speedily distributed themselves amongst the trees or dispersed themselves over tbe lawn iv the pursuit of enjoyment. They return early in the evening, CHUKCII OF ENGLAND SUNDAY SCHOOLS,

Tho annual treat was given to-day to the children of several of' the Sunday schoolß,ln the Domain, Short services were held in St. Paul's and St Matthew's before forming a genefal proeessiou.* The children and their teachers met opposite the Choral Hall with banner?, previously described, lac procession was one of festivity aud youthful gladness. The teachers of St. Paul's were conspicuous for their blue and white rosette?, presented by the lady teachers. The procession was in the follow ing order :— St. Paul's.—This school, being of the Cathedral Church, took the lead with their fine silken banner, under the management of the Rev. U. M. Nelson, Mr Smallfield, superintendent, and a staff of about twenty teachers,

St. Matthew's.— This school was re presented by 350 children and 35 teachers, under the direction of Key. Win. Tebbs and Mr T. H. Webb, superintendent. St, Thomas's.—This school consisted of 140 children and 15 teachers, under the management ot Messrs Wright and Slyficld. Industrial Home.—Seventy girls and boys from tho Industrial Home, whose parents were of the Church of England, joined the procossiou, under Mr Hogan, the master of tbe Home. The neat dresses and healthy appearance of the children attracted much attention.

St. Mark's —It was arranged that St. Mark's scholars should meet in tho Domain. Tho procession was one of lively pleasure. The line of march, two by two, reached from tho Choral Hall to the Bowling Green. The Domain waa sprinkled with interested visitor* Each school had its well-furnished tent under sheltering trees, and provisions, tea, summer drinks) buns, and confectionery, liberally dealt out to the children by their teachers. Arrangements were also madefor sports and rounds of fun, to the delight of young hearts, exulting in tho anniversary sunshine ot a glorious New Zealand holiday.

The Anniversary Regatta.

Patron: Hia Worship tho Mayor of Auckland; Vice-Patron:. .The Chairman of the Auckland Harbour Uoird; President: 0. H. Street, ]$Bq.: Vico-Presldont: Captain H. F. Ander bou ; Comralttoo: Mr J. Daore, Mr C. Daoro. Captain A. Farquhar, Mr G. C. Gordon, Mr 1). Oouk, Captain I). 11, McKonzlo. Captain J. MoKonzlo. Mr K. Mltchelson, Mr M. Niccol, Captain J. Noaring, MV O. Oxle/, Mr H. W. Honderson, and Mr J. Waymouth: Umpires: Mr K. Mltohelson and Captain Nearing: Starter: Captain J. MoKodzio; Auditors: Messrs Buchanan and Coupland; Treasurer: Mr T, Henderson, jun.; Secretary! Mr R,K. Isaacs.

It is peculiarly fitting in the case of a maritime city like Auckland that the ut most prominence and .encouragement should be given to aquatic pursuits and pleasures, We dwell upon tho verge of tho ocean in an unsurpassed commercial position, a long and well-indented seaboard extends from us on either side for nearly a thousand miles, "and an archipelago. of fertile sub-tropical islands prolific of natural resources lies with in easy reach of us. Our station Is on the highroad of commerce, and everything tends to proclaim our dostiny as one'of the most important entrepots, of the South Pacific. Nature has done very much for us, but un less her fortuitous favours are improved upon and utilised, other places less advantageously circumstanced might, by the greater enterprise »nd foresight of their residents, be cuabled to usurp the position that we seem intended to occupy. Nothing, therefore, should be neglected which would tend to promote the shipping interests of the port, to engage the interest of young Auckland in nautical concerns, and to advance and extend the repute of our shipbuilders. 'Iho early pioneers who hit on the expedient of celebrating the an niversary of the foundatiou of the colony by means of a regatta, must certainly be commended, and deserve to bo held in high regard, for their keen sense and sound judgment. In no other way could they moro effectually have shaped tjje future slid fixed the character of their settlement vhan by the institution of these annual marine competitions. They give from to time an impulse, which, wisely directed, will have an ever increasing force and

effect ujjoh our maritime onterprice | thcsr Attract attention to all cognate matter!, Bur people are by them imbued with, a hearty appreciation of t seafaring uhder taking's, and oiir shipbuilders are put tipon their mettle as craffcsiiAen. y Thus; gradually, but surely.thiEs aquatic display pr gathering widens its circle 6f, jaferes.t, expands into larger, proportions, ,and assumes gteatqr pre tensiousness., It grows with our growth, .'and it stimulates that growth owol, At first it was a mere tentative affair, biit.it iias ltSttgL. sihtie passed ih.e stage of experi ment and Jiaa tal^en nov/.^the^fprm of a feed and, Indispensable , institution. .• In active ana spiritless officers may limit tp a certain extent and for a time its capa city, for popular entertainment,and interfere with its sucoesFJ but they Cannot attest its perrnane.&ee.. That is fully assured. It is at once d valuaule commercial adjunct and a powerful factor in the determination of our Bocial'.?ell-being. , Through it oar p.oi^ has gained a wide reputation.for,titesiiilih.T qualities of ita crAftj.ana bui; silijibniiawß ftre,l?c!nßeHue>it.'y lie]}1: MsLy empioyedin iullilling orders for near and distant; tom?^ Tijrouoh it also the healthful eiercise of rowing and the ' pleasaut jpastime Of yachting have been popu larioed amongst our young men, to the exclusion of more enervating and less Innocent amusements. A love of manly re« creation is diffused amongst them, the har dier instincts are appealed to and brought into play, while the physi^ws benefits im mensely by the invigorating practice which it necessitates. Slich means of_ enjoymellt deserve every support, and ftothitig iS better calculated to afford it than the holdinjf.of periodical, regatta.3. Xhey claim the coun tenance and merit the assistance of all public-spirited citizens, and all ri"ht-th}nki ing people. Upon no ground .and for no bonqarac4e consider atioh can ihey Mb da fried. Thhir purpone'is admirable and their character unassailable, dlence their abso lute popularltyj a popularity which the suc cessful • aquatic tournaments, roeently in* auqurated in our marine suburbs, prove to be anually growing. The Regatta of JLSS2, as compared with previous events of "a like character, had a very unsatisfactory appearance. Instead of bringing out a larger number of competitors than in past years the starters in each race tfcrS fewer in niirJlber and dtsidsdly less interesting. Ueaiitiful cldar weather witji d, fresh southerly wiuditiaiigtlratcd tbeda^'s sport and gave prdmiao tit well-contested races and a speedy termination Of each event. The committee were very fortunate In Securing such a fine Vessel as the Roman Empire for flag-ship. As far as accommo dation is concerned;slie answered admirably, rind the large number of persons who watched the racfcs frtim her decks presented quite an interesting spectacle. _At eight o'clock the usual salute, atonouncing that the Regatta was to take place, was fired, and immediately following, the ilag ship became gaily decorated with bunting. Other vessels in the harbour, notably the ship Wellington, and barques Ana2i and Antares followed suit, and soon the shirj. ping presented a really gala appearance. The p.s. Enterprise had been charteied to tend on the flagship, and during the day made several trips loaded with passengers; Suitable music was discoursed by the No. 3 Company's' Band under Band^Master Mc- Cornish, and this,with a-very tastcfnl deco ration of. the [ship with evergreens, gave things a lively appearance. Shortly after noon a capital luncheon was laid out in the cabin by Messrs McEwin of the City Buffet and Imperial Bakery, and was well patro nised.- Ist Race, 9 am. Champion Trading Race, for Brigantlnes, Schooners, Ketohef, and Scows, SO tons register and upwards.—lst prize, £75 and Now Zealand Shippint? Company's Uup, valued £25; 2nd prize, £25; 3rd prize. £10. Course: From flagship through KangUoto Channel, round Tiritlri. outside Shag Kock. back through Hangitoto Channel, coming in on south side ot flagship. Time allowance, 12 seconds per ton. Brigantlnes to allow no time to others than tholr own claas Topsail schooners to allow brigantinea and their own class full titno. and* to allow fore-and attera half time. Farc-nnd-attcra to allow full time to all classes.

Entries and positions: 1, Gisborne (Skinner), GS tons ; 2, Sybil (Sinclair), 150 tons; 3, Transit (Hooper), 79 tons; Torea (Grundy), 78 tons. Thi3 event has long been recognised as the most important on our annual regatta programmes, and it may be said to fill the places occupied by large yacht races at re gattas in the other colonies and elsewhere. It excites great interest, not only in Auck- > land, but also in the South and at the Islands. The reason tor this is not difficult to discover. Auckland has long borne the reputation of being the premier shipbuilding province, and the larger class of vessels turned out have supplied the demand for craft to run on the trade which, has been de veloped between tbc Southern ports and Auckland, and also with the South Sea Islands. True, the encroachments of steam have driven a number of our sailing coasters to seek employment iD other directions, but in the c!d days the trade was practicably monopolised by them. Swift sailing vessels were in demand, and our local shipbuilders exerted themselves to outstrip each other in the production qt schooners which possessed splendid sailing capacities and good carry ing capabilities. Such has more particu larly been the case in connection with the Island,trado, and the result is. that at the present time we boast of a fleet of smart, handy trading schooners—many of them rigged in real yachting style—which might well be envied at least by the aistcr colonies. It was only natural that this healthy rivalry should have exhibited itself in friendly sailing con tests, and our regattas offered an excellent opportunity for these. The schooner race has consequently be'eome the event of chief importance, and the attendant excitement is participated in by masters, crews, owners, and the public generally. All the competing craft are 'usually cither locally owned Southern or Island traders, and being well-known outside this province, their performances in these competitions are watched with interest, from other places. Singularly enough, the entries for this race at the last two regattas show a very notice able Hecliiie in the number and quality of the competing, craft, and only in a slight degree* can this be accounted for by the fact that a separate race had been made for schooners and . ketches under 50 tons register. This change • was rendered necessary by the dissatisfaction felt at the •ketch Adah taking first prize at the 1878 and 1879 regattas by virtue of the large time allowance granted to her. An altera tion was made in the rule with the object of lessening the handicap, but the effect was to practically 'exclude the Adah, lie ward, S'leatwiuc, and other small craft from all chance of taking a prize at the 1880 regatta. An extra race was made for them in 1881, but the change resulted in a difference of only two or three entries, and the caufto of the falling oif must be looked for in another direction. Three years ago there was a splendid "field," and on that occa sion the Transit and Torea were first and second boats respectively out of a large number of competitors. The Torea had been moat fancied, and a race was arranged by her admirers with tho Transit, the course being an eighty-mils one—round the Watchman off Cape Colvillc,' and back to the harbour. An excellent contest resulted in a victory for the Transit, that vessel ex hibiting splendid sailing qualities when on a wind, She was beaten at the 1880 rcnatta by the Sybil and Annio Wilson, two new boats built by Mr Bar bour, of Kaipara. All three vessels were absent from port last year, and did not compote. Tho Transit was built at Mercury Bay, and is owned by Mr S. J. Jagger. Her victories are inseparably connected with the name of Mat Hooper, her worthy skipper, who sailed her to-day. The Transit and Sybil were first favourites, the latter being father more fancied than her opponent. The Sybil was built in 1880, and tit the regatta in that year she defeated about a dozen other craft, including tho Transit, which was several minutes behind. She has not raced since then, but nevertheless was the favouiito to day. Captain James Smith, of the Chris tina, had charge of her, Tho Torea, which has won several races at Southern regatta", was also built by Mr Barbour, After her defeats by the Transit, her rig was altered, and she came to Auckland last year in the hope of moeting her old opponent. The Transit was, however, at the Islands, with Captain Garraway, but Mat Hooper entered the sovereign^ new boat built by Sims and Brown, and defeated the Torea easily. Capt. Grundy, who haa been master several years, sailed the Torea. She occupied third place in the betting. The Gisborne is a fore-and aft schooner of 68 tons register, and was built dome months ago by Messrs Lane and Brown, of Whangaroa, for the iSaat Coast trade. She has shown good sailing capabilities, but the; three vessels pitted against her are all " crack " racers, ana con sequently tho Gisborue found few backers. Captain Skinner, formerly of the Minnie ! llare, is master, and he sailed her in the race to-day. It will thus be seen that al though tho entries wore few, tho competing vessels are all of a superior class, warranting tlie expectation that the race would be cloao and exciting. The interest manifested iii the contest fas amply illustrated by the large number of persons whowcre good-oatu redly allowed to accompany each vessel, not for the assistance they might render, but in order that they might see the fun,

Tnerb itom a splendid breeze from the sbiltli-wesi^ard, giving promise of a slash iiig rtlh down;: The Torea had the inside or windward position; tho Transit being next Sybil tliird; ahd GlSbbrne on the butside. 1 splendid start wHs effected, the, Sybil bein? i£e firSt fB gbt.lway on,, but tile. Gisbofun Wople were smMest in getting their, tjanvas qri. , Her sails drew, beautifully, nhd Shi w;ent off with .a nice bafiy breeSe, fojlow.e'd bj the Sybil with, her mainsail aad s^naiei nail net; i'he Trans.it toolc third,plaiste oome Helay biiving dQcurred ia gettitta " hc,V square qail le-dratr. TiieTorja Mm i" la;jt. ihe Gisbome drew,, aheiid as ejici successive sail, was .sent aloftj and Bhe;soott had a good Jead, Off Ornkei, th& fonts had hef cfinHn well Reti antt wiis piokliiaiifi aftor tlie Transit. When the Sybil was i good trim, she gave .the Gisbome a run for it,and off North Shore she Rppearcd to lia?8 taken the lead, Thfe race presented aq ex. citing oft the North.' fie&4 SeboonMs apd; dnttgrs«,w<!rej ajl tdgethef ift :■ to maj^e them out. They disappeared round i've iNorth Head fn the following orcfef Ps Sybil, 1; (iisborne, 2; Transit, 3; Torea, 4. I'he vessels carried only full working H canvas in the run to the North Head.

[BY CA.EKIER PIGEON.] North Head-9,30.

The Transit and Sybil are both together, tho Transit if anything having the laadj the Torea leading the Gisfaorne; It is, no \ far, a Spletidid race, till being close together Rotinding the Hcade, tie Sybil ran «p hit V'rjing tail,'Vwmqli did tiot make ftjuch The Gtisb'orne has just paoaefl the Torea, .leading her ]by half-a-leflglb. X early every stitch pf canvas is beiDjs; called into.requisition; tb'o crews on the different crafts working as. if their^very lives depend ed en- the result. , TJje.Sybil's ringtail has jußt; be9n taken ift, the skipper evidently finding it of no uric. |: > ■■,-, ~ .<■ jr. " ■ RANGITOTO, 9.45. ..

The, Transit 'has i.now a., commanding lead of the SybiL The Torea' and Gisboinc are about a quarter of a mile astern, both together. More canvas is the cry on board the Transit, the crew being kept alive by setting the "save-all." The Transit has a great crowd aboard, likewise the Sybil—in. fact, too many. Passing the reef there was no material .alteration in the positions, excepting that the Transit had increased slightly her lead, the Torea and Gieborne fighting a very stubborn battle for third honours, but it in impoßsibl6 to separate them. I have iU6t made the discovery that we have on board a poet (7) who has placed in my hand the following lineson the races that are now taking place :— NKAR TJBI.

The Sybil was doing tho best that she could, The Transit wps leading »b I knew she would, The Gtaborne was coming along on the tide, And the Torea waß sailing along by nor side. The speed of the Hose at flrst'seemed very fleet j But the Kangatlra'a sailing was tally complete, AH o( them tried the test they could do j But the last of the lot was the cutter, Paku,

" I've expended my talents (7) in this little treat, And now it is time I had something to eati

Serious thoughts were entertained of giving the author his tpiietus, btitas the skipper did not want his ballast shifted at that moment lie was allowed to depart for'ard, .there to let his conscience settle him. I had the curiosity to Hote what this picnic consisted of, and found it ctlu sisted of a piece'of clieese, whicb; just &i he wa? about to wolf, was forcibly taken from him by a tall Greek, who demolished it before he, the lard, could look ronnd. [One of the pigeons liberated at Tin has evidently gone astray, leaving a hiatus in the account of the race,] Tdbi Tna, 12.30,

The Torea's fluke did not come off, and she is now down near Kawau. The Gis borne well np to windward, has, if any thing, a l.ttle advantage over the i Sybil, who is keeping well to leeward, but the Transit hgs at least a mile lead of her aulagouists, • The sight , here was really good, the Sybil apd Gisborne being nearly abreast of ohc another, while the hulls of the two catters were ; just discernible between the two schooners. The Transit io standing in for Wangaparo to take advantage of the strong flood tide in the passage. The Torea's skipper is eyb ! dently under the impression that the wind will go round to the East, and finding him« j self out of the race so far, thicks, no doubt, this is his only chance. At Wangaparoajthe Transit went about. ■, The Gisborne is is second position, the Sybil about a quarter-of-a-mile in .■•,.* her wake, but well to windward. The Gitborae is being well-handled, and is • making a better show than waa anticipated., The Toroahas gone about, but is hopelessly out'of the race, and barring accidents, the Transit must win. The Sybil got all the best of the Gisborne in going about, getting well to windward of her opponent.

Maori Bay, lp.m. The Transit is just abieast of the Bay with a grand lead of her opponents. The Gisborne gota windward of the Sybil, by a piece of sharp sailing, and followed in the wake of the Transit. It seems as if tl'h. Sybil is going on a voyage of discovery, and to look for the Torea. .

Oeaku Kkkf, 1.30 p.m. .. Transit still leading, and has just gone' about, beading straight for Raugitoto. The tJisbornc ia second, hugging the shore . near the Frenchman's Cap. The Sybil is pursuing the Game tactics, a good distance, about 1J miles from the leader, "The Torea ia ri<?ht out to windward, matrina: straight for Kangitoto, . Gull Point, 2 p,m. The Transit is about two miles off, still leading, The Torea has pnt in a good claim for leading position here, having emerged from her obscurity in a moat re markable manner, and is being sailed close up to the wind. The Gisborne is to leeward in Arkle's Bay. Tho Sybil is also to leeward, fourth, and still hugging the. shore, ' No mat ciralalteration in the positions of the boats. The Transit Is still' leadi g, the Torea second, well up, and being: handled in a most skilful manner, her position being really a good one; the- Sybil and Gisborne both to- gether.off the Wade, and a good distance j from the two first boats. The wind is now from tho south, but not very much of it, All hands are kept from going to sleep by the constant cry~o_f "Lee, oh !" from the skipper. The Sybil is now a dead an, having lost a lot on her last board.

3 p.m. Both the Transit and Torea are working along the western shore of Faogitoto Channel,the first named being now opposite McKics Bay, and about six hundred yards to windward of the Torea. The Transit is being handled in a thoroughly, efficient: manner, the skipper not throwing apofnt away, and the same applies to the Torea. T^e Sybil is down at Tiri. Tho Gisborne down near the Wade. Wind south and freshening., ' - .

| . 5 p.m. The race was won by the Transit, tho Torea being setond. •'' 2nd Race, a.m.

Trading Ccttbbs, 25 tons register and up wards —Ist prize, £30 and Herald Cup, valued £10; 2nd prize, £10. Course: Same; asflretrace. ... ,;;;

Entries and positions:—l, Rose (Felly), 25 tons; 2, Paku (Diaz), 33 tons'; 3, Ban* gatira (Tenctahi), 27 tons.

This event seldom brings forward more' than three or four entries, and. the present regatta is no exception to- the rule. Cutters arc rapidly superseded by scows and steamers on the provincial coasting trade, and their rapid decrease raised the question whether it would not be better to iuclude both large and small cutters in one race, with a fair time allowance. The best prizes should almost invariably go to those contests in which most interest is felt, and which produce the largest number of entries, and so far as these condi tions arc concerned, tho cutter races are failures. Two or three years ago, Mr M. Gallagher presented a splendid cup as the first, prize, with tho object of resuscitating the interest in what was once the best-contested event of the regatta. Notwithstanding his liberal action, no im provement was effected, and difficulty was even experienced in getting together sufficient boats to make up a race. Only three boats entered on Friday night, and of; these, the Itaugatira was a strong favourite. She has won.several times, and was once beaten by the Fannie, another of Mr Bap hour's productions. The Rangwira i< owned by the natives, and was sailed to day by Tenetahi. The Paku and Rose were pretty evenly backed against each other for places. Both are timber-carrying vessels, the former belonging to the Union Sam and Door Company's fleet. The Paku was sailed by (Diaz, and the Hose by Pelley. The Hose occupied outside place, tho Eangatlra being in the centre, and the Paku on tho windward side. The liaiigatira managed to get in tho wake of the Sybil, and before she had cleared herself,the llosu iiitd taken tho lead with all canvas spread before the favouring breeze. The liangatira took second pUce, with the Paku third. The latter got her ring-tail and watersaii set, and the Kosb followed suit, but, this did not affect the positions, Tcnetahi stuck to his working canvas, and continued to lessen the distance between himself and the Rose all the way down the harbour. The North Head was roundsd in

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