SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIQH WATKB}™!a UgSft7.io BUNSKT.-Thla Evening, 6.19 OUNRIBE.-To-morrow Mora ing, 6..-a MOON'S AQK.-NOW Moon, 18th, 2,' ii) p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY, Wellington, b.b., Farqnhar, from Tauranga Glenolg, 8.8., btephonßon, from Russell India, barque, Anderson, from Dunodin Mlnnio Hare, Bchoonor, Nicholas,from Giaborno Sovereign, soh., Caitcheon, ftom Karotonga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Argylo. 8 8., Crawford, for Whangaroi ro-DAir. Oretl, aa, Campbell, for Southern ports Anazl, barque, Hill, for Napier

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Ma=^iS:K BMond 8 y,mh ffiptrd^sbS^ports-Hero, Friday. Taranukland South-Penguin, Tuesday Russell, Whangiroa and Mongonol-VVoUlnKton or GlonQta. Monday Tauranga-Glonolg or Wellington, Monday or Whangitrei and Whangarei Heads — Argyle Tuesday and Friday Walwera and Rnseell—lona, Saturday Walweraand WhaiiKarol-lona, Wednesday Mangawai- Fingal, Thursday Mercury Bay-Fingal, Monday

VESSELS EXPORTS.

Zoalsndia, P.M.8.5.. from Sydney, February 28 Halolone,Bhlp(J.N.M.3.),fr..mLoudm>; oading Oxford, ship, (M.T.US.I, from London; sailed PareSX^Q S.G.W.», from London : saUed A ,i°t« (H.C.M.N.) from Liverpool, via Welllnuton; Batlort. November 7 ArabelU,bartiue(F.K.Q.V.),from London; Balled A. Tv'staUkneoht, barque, from Now York; Bailed Dacembor 8 Adamant. borque(S.J.F.B.), from London; load- Crownthorpe. barque (M.X.8.D.), from London; Boiled Oct. 31 , r , Cabarfeldh, barquo 13. Q.M. J.), from New York; sailed November 1 Endfleld.baraue, from New York Kermalo, barque, from Sydney, via Newcastle. Mendoza, barque, from Liverpool; loading Remington, barque, from London; loading Hohamyl, barque, from New York; loading Annabell, brig, from Sydney Borealltr, brlgantino, from the Islands Coronet, aohooner. from the Islands Kdltb, sohooner, from Suva K3tallo, sohoonor, from Dunodin Pirate, sohooner, from Huahlne

IMPORTS.

Per Sovereign from Karotonga-53 tons copra, 62 csalts limejuico, 31 bales cotton.

Inwards Coastwise.—Makarau, from Whan- Baparapara, with 20.000 ft baulk timber; South Carolina, from Barrier, with SO tons wood. 28 Backs gum; Atalanta, from Talma, with 20,30Cf t timber; Ranitatira,' from Barrier, with 5 tons firewood; Teviot, from Tutukaka, with 180 fen cing DOStd,

Ootwakbb CoAßtwisk.—Makarau, for Whan SMparapara; South Carolina, for Blind Bay: Janet, for Whangarei Heads; RanKatira, for Omaha.

The ship Wellington will probably sail for Port Chalmers on Monday next.—She cleared at the Gnstoma for that port to-day.

The a.c. Oroti left for the Uouth at 1 p m. to day. She has 150 tons general cargo, locomotive, 7 rams, and i : racehorses for different potts. The barque Loongana cleared at the Customs for Hobart to day. Passengers : Messrs W. H, Fitzgerald and A, Alderman, and Miss Hayes.

The brigantlne Ada C. Owen entered out at the Customs for Bidney to-day.

The schooner Kate and ketch Petrel were in Barotonga harbour when the Sovereign left.

The barque Gwendoline was berthed on the crater side of the N.W. tea of the Queen-street wharf to-day.

The b.s. Glanelg arrived from Russell early tbis mprnlDg. Pasßongors:—Mrs O'Brien, Dr Usher, Messrs Davis, Graham. Anderson,Owen, Lewis. Metcalfe, Holdsbip, Blizard, and 5 steer o.go. Cargo: 47 cases fruit, ISi sacks gum, 3 eacks wool, and 3 tana sundries.

The barque India arrived from Unnedin early this morning, after a passage of nine days. She ■cornea here in ballast.

The B.a. Wellington, from Tauranga this morning, brought the following passengers: Mr and Mrs Leo. Mr and Mrs Cotton, Mrs Walsh and child, Miss Qalloway, Captain Anderson, Messrs Jones, Kwicg (21, Mitchell, O'Brien, Me Caig, Brown, Robinson, Dowling, "WMtten, and 3 steerage.

The sa. Arawata, from Melbourne and Southsrn ports, will arrive about noon on Mon day, and wilt leave for Sydney at i p.m. on Tuesday next.

The sohoonor Minnie Hare arrived from Qis borne and East Coast ports at 5 o.m, to-day. A strong gale from the N.K., with heavy rain, was experienced on Thursday. Cargo—23 pigs, 2 tans potatoes, U hides, and about 60 baga grass seed.

The schooner Sovereign arrived at 11a.m. to day. Captain Caitcbeon reports leaving Rsro tonga on Ifcbmary 2nd at 11a.m. Had fair winds and light weather the first 2-1 hours. Then wero becalmed for four days. On the Sth got a nice fair wind which lasted for two days, followed by strong easterly breeze with dirty weather which lasted until reaching the Barrier yester day. Passengers: — Captain Kosa, Messrs Bishop, Mannel, and Bowmar.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Hblknsvim.e, this day.

Kau'.iha Hkads. — Sailed: Vision, M'os, Bannookburn. Nightingale, Santo. Cruz. Agnes, and JeßSle. Loaded : Wentworth.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

i, 'WKi.trNGTON, yesterdßjr. Hailed! Aruwnta. (or Auckland. Passenger!: Meudames Campbell, BushoU, Hart, «yre, Manoy and child, Hon. W. Kolleston, Messrs Brown, Byrne, Reid, o'Connnor, Hart. Camp bell, Warren, Murray, Crulcfcsbank, and eigbt steerage.

COMMERCIAL.

Bvbnino Stab O/Boe, Batorday. Messrs Carbines and Taylor report of tbelr Friday's sale :-Poultry—Fowls. Is 6d to Zs 2d; door birds and cage*. Cs to 7a each; young jmckcra 3s Dd to fi 3d ; Koat, 5s 3d. Fruit— ' Apples,2d,to 2]d per lb: plmns.Sjd to 3d; peaohoa, 3d per doz. Produce—Bams ana bacon, 3d to Sid per lb: salt butter, fljd to 7d ; boef. 2d per lb; oolons,}d to |d per lb; potatoes^g 3d to 3s per owt; c&rrots,2B 8d to 3a per owt; pumpkins Is 9d to 2a 6d; cabbages, la Gd per bag." rhubarb. 3d par bundle; peas. Is 3d per peck: Wulroa cheese, IA to fid ; oatn. It ldd; bran, Ss (id to 6s; chaff. 2s 6d; flour, tS to £13; oatmeal, lid per lb'. Groceries: Tea, half-oheits. Is to 2sper lb; boxes.lts to2la; sugar (light brown), 33<1; rice, 10a to 12s 6d: mustard, 9« per dozen; starched; cornflour,6d; oandlea, Bjd; kerosene, la lOd to 2s per gallon; hematite paint, 20s per owt. MB ALJR«D IJUOKLAND'B "WBKKLV BKPOBT, , At the Hayinarkct, yesterday, ft>dder was in fall supply, and brought from 2s Gd to da 3d per owt: small loads, 17s to 295; and straw, 13s to 20s por load. The yard was again well filled with horses, which met with a fair demand, and for aound young horses in all classes tbere Ida good inquiry. Medium draught colts sold from £1610s to £20 ss; draught yearlings, £515a to £6 10a; medium draughts, £16 10s to £20; light harness homes, £10 to ££0 i light hacks and ponies, £1 to £1115s.

Smokers, whose Indulgence in the weed Is continuous, should use just such a cordial bb UDOLPHO WOLFFS tCHISDAM AROMATIC Schnapps, for these palpable reasonß: Tobacco drainß the salivary glands and deranges the nervoua organism. It is a powerful drug, tnai tells on the strongest constitution. It invites dyspopßia, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, often bringing on tromors, and ita fumes impair the vision. While this elfacir may obviate these results, it w ill certainly braes the Bystem againat its pernicious effects.

Mail Notice.

Mails wrxE utoßu as Urn>m— Monday, 20th Instant, For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 3 p.m. For Whitiangl, per Flngal. at 3 p.m. For Tanranga, Ohtoomuta, end Opottfel, per Qlonelg, at 130 P.m. For Russell, Kawakaws, Wangaroa, and Mongonni, per Wellington, at 4,30 p.m. For Thames, per Kntorpriae, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, Hist Instant. For Taranakt atid Southern ports,por Penguin, at 8 a.m. For VValwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For HoUanga, per Bowena, at 11 a.m. For Kussell, Kuwakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Arawata, at 3 p.m. for Coromandel, per lona, at 3.30 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Waipu, Whangarel, Kamo, and Mangapal, per Argylo, at I p.m. Friday, 21th Instant. For Glsborne, Napier, Southern ports, andAnif* trallan Colonies, per Hero, at 9 a,m, , . Tuesday, 38th Fobrn«rr» Per 8.8. Zealandta, aa follows :— For Sandwich Island*, United Statou of Amorloa. Canada, Brit'.oti Columbia. Central and South Anrerioa. and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United "Kingdom and Continent of Karopc, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered lottoru, and newspapers,'at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. tn addition to the postage, will be roceited by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to .the time of sailing. This mall will ho dno In London, on Mon day. April 10, 1882. N.B.—Payments on foccotfnt of Property Tax will bo received at this office betwaen 9 a.m. and 5 p.m» 8. B. 8138, Chief Postmaster. Ottiof Pofft-oflioo. Anoklond.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

February 18,1882, Theatre Royal—Mastodon Star Minstrels and Champion Dancers, 8 p.m. Working Men's Club—Meeting of late em plojiia of Hash and Door Company, 7 p.m. V.M.C. A—Devotional, 7.30 p.m. French LlMrary Class, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

DAULTON.-On the Bth February, at Wanstoad, Napier, the wife of Thomas Uaultou, of a son. MUDGWAY-On February Bth. at Katkora, Napier, the wife ot Mi J. A. Mudgway, of a eon.

Marriage.

HAVORD-SMITH.-On February 12, at the bridegroom's, father's house, by Georgo A. Brown, Matthew Henry, eldest son of William Havorti. to Margaret, second daughter ot the late John Smith, of ttutland-street, ParnolL KKLLY-ROBINSON.-On February 8, at Pon* sonby Wesleynn Churoh. by tho Hey. H. Dowr bury, James Young Kelly to Isabella Robin son.—Sidney papers please copy. RICHFOKD-HOLLJT.-On January 1, 1833, at Ivew Plymouth, Taranakl, Charleß Iticbford, Esq., to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr David Holly, Kdon Crescent, Auckland. WALKKR-RHODKB.-On February 17, 1882, at tho residence of the bride's mother, Conner street, Newton, by Mr Thomas Bporgoon. Frederick Walker, ot Wangarel, to Harriett, youngest daughter of the lato James Rhodes, of Auckland.

Death.

BRUCE.—On tho 10th inst., nt Mongonul, Janet, the beloved wife of tho lato Robert Bruce, aged 85 years,

McLKNNAN.—On February 17, at Papakura, Kllza, the yonngest daughter of Duncan and Ann MoLennan, in the 16th year of hor ago, Tho funeral will leave her fathor'g residence for the Papaknra Cemetery, at 1 p.m.. To morrow (Sunday), Friend* arc respectfully invited.

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1882.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

There is one matter having a very momentous bearing upon the settlement ot the Provincial District of Auckland which may be appropriately discussed during the visit of Ministers to our city. The Tau ranga local paper has been greatly exercised over it for some months past. Under the " Thermal Springs Act" of last session the Government were empowered to proclaim against private purchase any native lands required for the purposes of the Act. The authority gave unlimited discretion to Ministers, but it was undoubtedly supposed in Parliament at the time that the only use made of it would be to reserve for the public the heal ing tprings and natural wonders of the Lake district, together with suit able areas of ground for town ship sites. The Cabinet have, however, availed themselves of tbe power to cover the entire country from tbe point where the celebrated Patetere purchase ends away to Lake Taupo. The whole back country of Tauranga is thereby locked up against private purchase, an army of specu lators and surveyors have received their conge, and a condition of active nego tiation has been succeeded by one of expectancy. Persons who, from respect for tho law or timidity, do not care to risk their capital in carrying on operations in defiance of the Govern ment, have retired to await tbe future development of the policy of the Ministry wiih reference to this large tract of coun try—upwards of 600,000 acres. But the question arises-Will all the intending buyers retire? AU past experience tells us they will not. They risked their money in lighting the Government over the Patetere block and won, and r?e have very little doubt that speculators, thus en couraged, will be found ready to mn equal risks in the Rotorun country. The tempta tion since the successfnl establishment of the sanatorium at Botorua, and with the prospect of the early construction of the Kotorua railway, is too great to be resisted. It becomes, therefore, im perative for the preservation of honesty in the administration of the public lands that tbe intentions *bf tne Government with reference to the wide territory which they have proclaimed shall be well-defined and fully known. It is still more important that the law shall be firmly and juitly enforced towards all men equally. If the Government mean to go on immediately with the acquisition Of these lands for the public, or their early division and settle ment under the " Thermal Springs Act " on conditions giving every man a fair chance of acquiring a selection, their policy will be cordially approved, If, however, the event should prove that the Government proclamation has again been used to shut out competition in order that a few favoured persons may ob tain native lands at a low figure, the Gov ernment will expose themselves to the charge of conniving at a groas public fraud, The integrity of the Cabinet is at stake, and we most sincerely hope that the result will be a complete vindication of the honesty and wisdom of the proclamation,

The State of Ireland.

The colonists of New Zealand, living under a virtually Republican form of Govern ment, with their sympathies for the most part active on behalf of all people aspiring alter wider liberties, may be apt to form rather erroneous conclusions as to the real condition of Ireland at the present time, and as to the means employed to obtain a reform of the Land Laws, Wo one excuses murder or outrage, but the proceed, ings known as "Boycotting," and the policy based upon the "So rent" cry, may appear to some people ■justifiable modes of compelling Government to introduce the de sired reforms. Here, however, people receive but a very fragmentary idea of the state of anarchy prevalent in Ireland; or if they learn of the direct results in the form of murder and outrage, they hear nothing of the indirect Buffering which the operations of the Land League entail, Very few, for example, are aware that there exists in Ireland an Association for the Belief of Distressed Ladies, and that the hands oi Ihjs association are kept full, with applica. tions for relief from ladies reduced to poverty through'the reign of terror now pre vailing there. From the report of a recent meeting of this Association we select one or two out of a large number of similar cases :

—" A lady, entitled to £52 a year, Las re ceived £26. She cannot get her rents, and is reduced to a state of destitution, with no prospect before her but the workhouse. She says :—" From prolonged delicacy J am unable to assist myself in any way

I unless by needlework, aud that I wonld bo j able to do should I get it. Auvthiug in my ■ present condition would be the greatest boon. It pains me to be ooligcd to state that to procure the common necessaries of life, I parted with every available article. I have now solely to trust to the kind assis tance of the association.' A widow lady entitled to £268 from lauds, has received £o% The deficiency arises trom non-pay ment of rents, and the fact that the house and demesne of eighty-fix acres has for the last two years been boycotted, She sank her own fortuno (£2,000) iv payment of mortgages on her husbands estate. She is now destitute, three unmarried ladies, daughters of p. clergyman who had £SOO a year, them selves possessed of £100 a year interest on mortgage, have received no interest for three yean owing to non-paymont of rent. They have lived with great economy, and have striven to get on by little savings from the interest paid regularly till IS'iS. They are vow in great want." The widow of a gentleman who formerly drew £1,200 a year from his estate, writes to the association tlif.t she has been obliged, through tenants withholding rent, to ap|>ly for poor-law relief, aud'Ss a week has Seen allowed her. She says: —"A ' la% furnished a room for me. After pay ' ing rent arid gettiug a small load of turf I have one shilling to provide everything. I am very badly oil' for Warm clothing and other necessaries required at this Season. I am in dire distress.

With these facto before them, no right thinking person can approve of the policy which trings about such cruel results ; and no lUafter how deeply tho tenant farmers of Ireland may sutler, no one will justify their wanton infliction of additional suflcr ing upou people who arc iv no way respon sible for the state of the law, If all, or even most of the Irish tenants who refuse to pay rent were unable to do so, their con duct might De defensible ; but iv point of fact, hundreds of tenants in (iood circum stances arc known to withhold rents—some from a wilful desire to evade tlieir obliga tions, and others through tho terrorism ot the league. All humane and order-loving citizens will therefore join in the wish that tbe British Government will succeed in crushing that tyrannical usurpation of authority arrogated by the Lund League, and in restoring a measure of tranquility and prosperity to Ireland,

Tho portion of the Waitemata cable which remained after the required quantity had been laid down between Stokes's Point and Ponsonby was buried in the ground on the Northcote side this morning.

Contributions promised for the Bazaar in aid of the funds of St John's VVcsleyan Church, Ponsonby, will be received up to March Ist by tho following ladies: Mis Morley, Mrs Dcwsbury, Mrs Warren, Mrs J. Gitto'j. Mrs W. Thome, Mrs Goodacic, and Mrs Hutchiusou,

Thomas Stimpson, a driver of one of Mr Crowthcr's omnibusc*, met with n severe accident yesterday, He was out exercising the horses, and was thrown in Wcllesley-street East, and injured bis knee cap, which will prevent him from resuming his occupation for some time,

To tho Editor, Sir:—Any member of tho Board, may, coward-like, abuse the l'res?, as » means.of vilifying a teacher's character, while the teacher dare not speak for him self. If Mr Graut's statements about any oflicer of the Board be proved uutruo, it will bo the iirst time, we believe.—An Old Fkiend of His,

Tho Mastodon Star Minstrels hud a very fair house last night, and their perfor mances wero received with much satisfac tion. The burlesque, and the intervening danceß, witticisms, and Hushes of dry hu mour, were a source of occasional merri ment. A grand special bill will bo preseted this evening, including several new comic songs, tho new farce, "Tho Bloodless Duel," " Out in tho Main," the famous dug tournament, and " Fun iv the Kitchen." On Monday overling, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" will be performed, Mr W. H. Lcakc repre senting the unsympathetic Simon Legree. ,<

An incipient fire was tirneously discovered in Upper Qucen-atrcet tbis morning and quenched before any harm was done. At 9.40 o clock Mr J.K,Kandersou was passing through the archway under Mr Tudehope'.s shop when he noticed (lames blazing up between tho weatherboards of the Turkish Baths block and MrStsiucs's shop, and at the same moment he espied a little fellow running awaj from the place. Divining that the boy had originated the fire by igniting some loo«e paper he called him back aud directed him to throw earth ou the flames, while having also alarmed the inmates of the Baths, water was speedily procured and the fire extinguished. Ihe weather-boarding was slightly charred, but beyond tbis no damage was wrought.

At a meeting of the Harbour Board on Tuesday, Mr McKcnzic will move:—(1) That the Harbour Mastci's annual report bo now taken into consideration, (2) That the shipowners' petition with reference to wharf accommodation presented to tho Board on August 9, 1881, be now taken into consideration,—Mr Isaacs will move : That a by-law be made to compel the mas ters or persona in charge of vessels lying alongside wharves in Auckland harbour to provide for the use of persons coming from or going on board such vessels, a proper and secure gangway, and that a bright light be kept burning from sunset to sundae, fixed over such gangway in such a manner as to light the whole length of it properly, the penalty in case of conviction for any breach, neglect, or disobedience of the by law not to exceed twenty pounds.—A special meeting will be held fcr the annual election of the Chairmun of the Board.

The firm oi Wood and Co., of Ashburton, have been Iked £80 for au infringement of the Beer Duty Act.

The regular meeting of the Lodge Star of Auckland, No. 26, 1.0.0. F., A.C.. was hold in the lodge-room, Insurance Build ings, on Thursday evening, the .26th January, when the installation of officers for the ensuing six months took place. The ceremony was performed by Uro. J, Hughes, D.D.U.M., in his usual impressive manner. The following officers were installed :—N.G., JBro. D. Carnbio ; V.G., Bro. T. Thomas; Permanent Secre tary, Bro. X, S. Allan; Presiding Secrc. tary, Bro, J. Nelson ; Treasurer, Bro. J, Butler. The following subordinate officers were appointed by tho N.G, :—Warden, Bro. A. Harvey (re appointed) ; conductor, Bro. S. Power (re appointed) ; outside guardian, Bro. T. Adams; inside guardian, Bro. A. McCulsky (re-appointed); right supporter N.G., Bro. Whiting; left supporter N.G., Bro. J. Benchard ; right supporter V.G., Bro. J. Hamon ; left supporter V.G., Bro, Moore; K.S. supporter, Bro. J. ». Cobley (re appointed) ; |L,S, supporter, Bro. Slyfield ; Chaplain, Bro. Armigin ; organist, Bro. F. Keid. At the close of the ceremony Bro. Hughes, 'D.I). G. M., addressed the lodge, and congratulated them on their choice of officers, and also on the very satisfactory position in which the. lodge now stands. The lodge had overcome its unfortunate difficulties, and the balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £29219s 9d, He gave the var ious officers some good advice, and exhorted them to renewed diligence in the service of the lodge &nd order. The respective officers returned thanks for the honour conferred on them. A cordial vote of thanks was then passed to the retiring officers, and also to the D.D.G.M, for his able services. By invitation of the newly-elected N.G. and V.G , the members then adjourned to Bro. Humphries's British Hotel, where a convivial and harmonious hour wan spent.

To the Editor: Sir,—Seeing that the Hon. the Premier is at present in Auck land, I would respectfully direct his atten tion through the medium of the Star to the exceedingly dangerous state of the Epsom or Onehunga road, notably at Bud Grove bridge. The dangerous state of the road at this particular place has been so frequently represented to the authorities, and id such a variety of forms and shapes, all of which have been contemptuously disregarded, that it is really difficult to write upon the matter without indignantly giving expres sion to opinions which would perhaps be at varianco with discretion and with the res pect duo to " the powers that be ;" but I have no hesitation in saying that if any future accident should occur at this danger ous place, attended with fatal results, the authorities will be practically guilty of murder, if they are not legally responsible for the same. I came out of Auckland yes terday on one of the Mount Eden omni buses, and could not help contrasting the magnificent thoroughfare-almost entirely free from daoger—which thi district board has made there, over which the public travel free of tolls to Auckland, with the main line of road between the two great ports of this part of the North Island, and thought it a calamity that the same ener. getic body of men had not the management of it also. I tluok, sir, that this is' tho eighth public protest which I have lodged against the danger in question. My next ' action will likely be to collect subscriptions in order to institute a prosecution against those by whose culpable ne«ligenc3 some unfortunate individual will have suffered in either life Or limb.—Yours, &c, F LAWBY,

Tawhiao was present at the Waiknto races. At first he was refused admission, having no money, and was returning home in an augry mood when Major Jackson met him and persuaded hini to return.

At the weekly meeting of tfeo Freneli Literary Society tbia evening the president (Mr C. dv L'Eau), will read au uriginal sketchtmtitled " La Revauclio d'uu Crime'," descriptive of an episode ot the Franco- Gormau war of 1870-71.

We have been shown a letter from one of the employes at the Aratapu Saw Mill, which states emphatically that the manager deducts 2a per week from the wages of those men " who take a little wine for their stomachs' sake."

Mr Francis Hepburn, book-keeper, in the employ of Messrs A y Clark and feons, is on tlio cv«! of his departure for Australia iv the hope that the less humid climate to bo found there will benefit the health of some mem bers of his family.

The local authorities of Ponsonby are bestirring themselves with reference to the necessity of providing a water supply for that district. It Is iitated that the City Council' will be comm unicated with for the purpose of ascertaining on what teiiiia the city supply could be utilised in the district.

It may not bo generally known that Sir George (Irey annually pays £20 out of his own pocket towards the salary of the Government school teacher at the Kawau.

The following (jonunittea has been nomi nated aud.declared elected for the Opahcke Licensing Committee by Thomas Jackson, R.M., for the above Licensing District:— Solomon Casey, Jiunes S. Wilson, William AslulovHi/fhcophilusPrattjDaniel Brisbane. The temperance party is well represented on the Committee.

The disputed rock question docs'not ap pcf.'r to be ([iiile settled yet, for we under stand if Captain Fairchild will visit this port again, Captain Baker, of the s.s. Stall'a, can introduce him to a native who knows the rock well, and can take him to it,—"Bay of Plenty Times."

We notice that the third and concluding number of the course of lectures on '' Work" will be delivered, iv Si, Matthew's Church, to-morrow evening. The specific subject is " Self." The service will be an attractive one, including Dr. Elvey'a authem "Praise tbe Lord."

H.I.GM.S. Habicbt, which is now in dock, will not be open to the public to morrow, and probably the dock gates will be closed, lliose persona who intend pay ing her a visit,thcrefore, by takiug note of tbis fact, may be saved any disappoint tuent.

Tho Bishop of Auckland will preach at St. Mary's Church, Parnell, to-morrow (Sunday, 19th February). Ho will take the opportunity of explaining to the congrega tion the proponed arrangements relative to the new incumbent. The Bishop is now in charge of the parish according to the statute, the Yen, Archdeacon Mauusell having resigned the charge as from the 17th inst.

Mr Bloinficld's Art Union drawing will take pltcoon Monday, at 4.30 p.m., in the shop of Me Leech, fcSbortlaud-street. The six paintings have already been noticed in this journal. They arc among the beat pro ductions of the artist. Mr Blom'iold has pone to Christchurch with the view ol sketching some of the natural beauties of tho South.

Tho members of tho Naval Biigadeuudcr went their monthly inspection last evening in tho Drillshed. About GO were present under Captain Leßoy, Lieut. Parkar, and Sub-Lieut. Smith. The inspection was satisfactory, and at its close the men marched out in due order beaded by their efficient band of musicians, who played a number of attractive airs along Cjuecn street. The Engineers were paraded under Captain Anderson, Lieut, fcjhillmgton, and Sab-Lieut, Shaw. *

Tnc entries for the 'band contest will close on Monday next, and a mooting of baudnuistcrs will take plane at the Koyal Mail Hotel, on Tuesday nicjht, for tho pur pose of appointing judges for the content, and making other necessary arrangements. It has been arranged that the contest shall commence at 3 p.m., audtermiaateatsp.nl., to that visitors will pc able to reach home before dark. A great deal of interest is being taken In the contest, and the mem bers of tho various bands which intend competing arc busily engaged in tbe necessary rehearsals.

To the Editor: Sir, —Now that a number of new drains arc being laid in the city, I wish to call attention to a most important matter, viz., the necessity for the Inspector nt Works and occupiers of property to sec that all branch drains arc kept at a suffi cient depth to allow of v good fall for the drainage from the premises to tho street boundary. I suppose the City Council have a specified depth, but contractors may shirk their work if not looked after, as in my own case, where they run the "branch" up so near to the street level that we have not more than half the fall we ought to have, and may yet liavc to get the " branch" lowered considerably. I consider the matter of vital importance, as the health of the city depends so much on thorough drainage.—l am, &c, R. 11. HUGHES,

Tho Mastodon Minstrels have made great preparations and gone • into con siderable expense in tho preparation of " Uncle Tom's Cabin," which will be produced for the first time next Monday evening. Mr Leak, the tra gediaa, who recontly appeared iv Auck land, has bceu engaged to take the part of Simon Lcgrce, and he will arrive from the South to-morrow for that purpose. Tho other characters will be sustained by the company, Mrs Harriet Bee clierj Stowe's " story ia one that appeals strongly to the sympathies of the reader; and it abounds with pathetic, interest. Tho representation of a drama tized version should draw large houses in Auckland, and tho enterprising minstrels will no doubt have their expenses fully recouped.

About two years ago, Mrs Morgan, resid ing in the neighbourhood of Whangarei Heads, lost one of her sheep, but imagining it would return in due time, slie did not concern herself greatly about it. Tho sheep, however, did not return as antici pated, and was gradually dying out of memory. A fortnight ago, the well-known "bah "of the little animal was board near the houBC, and on looking out Mrs Morgan saw once more her stray sheep, apparently in a greatly improved condition, and densely covered with wool. The shaggy prodigal was taken in, and shorn of its snowy jacket. Tho wool was found to weigh 1811)3, was remarkably white, and aoout 15 inches in length. A sample may be seen at the shop ot Mr John Young, Shortland-strcot. The animal had been living for two years a Crusoe life among the rocky eminences and romantic passes unobserved.

At the meeting of the Board of Eucation yesterday afternoon, the following business was transacted after we went to press :—A schedule of the requirements of the dis trict for the ensuing year was ordered to be prepared and sent to the Central Education Department. It was resolved that the acceptance ot a tender for teacher's house at Onehunga, be do ferrcd, pending the receipt of Mr All. Wright's report, J, Ellingham's tender, £1,119, for the erection of the Grafton Road School was accepted. An additional tank at a cost of £6 10a was granted to the Cam-' bridge school, Tho Board decliucd an application for lamps for use in the Church hill school. It was resolved to purchase the site at Mount Eden at present owned by tho trustees of the Women's Ketuge* Fund. Mr Wrigley, chairman of annual meeting of householders, wrote regretting that no ex amination had been held of tho boys iv the Newmarketschool,andsubmittingan extract from the Inspector's report, relating to the girl's school. It was decided to inform the writer that the matter had been under the consideration of the Board. Mr Moat drew attention to the fact that some teachers did not send up all their pupils for examina tion, and cited an instance of a school ot 298 scholars from which only 198 had been sent up for examination. With reference to the exclusion of two One hunga children from the Newmarket school in consequence of the existence of scarlet fever at Onehunga, the Board decided that the committee had no power to send the children away from tbe school.—The New ton and Mount Albert commtttees notified the Board that the alteration of the boundary had been agreed to by them.— I Authority was granted to erect a partition in the Parawai school,—The Board declined to purchase a sito at Papakura Valley offered by Mr Glover.—Mr Moss reported that Mr Richards has asked £750 for the property adjoining the Parnell school.—lt was decided to make the Rangiriri school a lull-time school.—The Board decided to consider the question of erecting a school at Xc Aroha, provided the committee secured a freehold of two acres as v site. The erec tion of out-building in connection with the To Awamutu school was authorised, Tho selection of a site at Waiheke for a school was agreed to. The erection of out-build ings in connection with tho Waikomiti school was agreed to,—This terminated the business,

A serious accident happened yesterday to a young woman named White, employed at Kearce's clothing manufactory. The sew ing machines in the establishment, are driven by a gas engine. Miss, White, desiring to' stop pise of the machines, placed her hand, on. the wrong part of .(he whcpl, and had her thumb drawn iv and broken in two; places, . •• s'. | -

1 ;_. .', 1... ,A carter named John Wittle, in the employ of Mr Edwards, met with v naßty accident this morning. He hod taken a case of goods down to the ketch Zillah, lying on the western nido of the toll ! house on Quecn'street Wharf, and had backed tho dray against the breastwork of 1 the Reclamation road* The case had been placed in the sljngj arid Wittle . stepped towards the vessel, when the dray tipped and precipitated him into the water. In falling he came into contact with the side of the -vessel and a very ugly wound was inflicted on his face. He was assisted ashore, and after resting a short time walked up tho rtr.Cet in search of a doctor. Wittle although' offered the use of a cab declined to get inside, remark ing that, lie could walk easily enough.

A little, boy named John Dojvns,. aged about eight years, was seriously injured in the dock last evening. The child had been playing on the stone steps leading to the bottom of the dock, and when near the lower end, migsed his footing and fell on the hard stonework beneath. Mr W, J. McDonnell, the dock care-taker, heard the boy cry, and ran to his assistance. Tbo child's head was covered with blood, and close examination shewed a cut about fin. loug and apparently Very deepi One of his ancles, also. Was severely bruised. Mr McDonnel carried him to his mother's resi dence in Durham-street, where Dr Hooper* services wero secured. The medical gentle. man dressed the wounds and put the little fel low to bed, expressing but little hope for bis recovery. The sufferer slept well since, however, and this afternoon proved able to walk about tho house. Thi« incident should prove a caution to mothers to pre vent their children from approaching near tho dock, which is a most dangerous play* ground for young people. •■

All clergyman are not fossil Tories. There are even Radical parsons who only believe theologically that "as it .was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be." One of these is the Rev. 11. M. Kennedy, M.A., vicar of Plumpton, Penrith, who recently lectured before a ' meeting of fanners and others from the parish inte rested in the land question. At the close of the lecture, the following propositions deduced therefrom were put as resolutions to the meeting, and carried for the most part unanimously—viz., that the laws of entail, primogeniture, and distress lie abo lished ; the transferring of land simplified ; a graduated progressive tax imposed on all estates of over 1,000 acres ; the endowments now appropriated by one icction of the Christian Church be diverted to national purposes of general utility ; disputes with foreign countries settled, if possible, by arbitration; indirect taxation abolished ; State aid afforded to enable labourers who have given snflicicnt proof of skill and thrift to possess land of their own ; marketable security to all farmers for their improvements ; that all laud, making fair allowance for pleasure grounds and orna mental plantations, be cultivated, or else subject to compulsory calc at the average value of the uncultivated laud. The pro bable effect of plantations and deepening, widening, aud straightening of rivers, with a view to improving the climate, was also discussed at the meeting.

The annual general meeting of tbo mem bors ot the Auckland Institute- will bo beld on Monday evening next, when the annual report and financial statoment will bo presented.

The members of the ExceUior Lodge of Good Templan will hold a social gathering on Wednesday evening, tho 22nd Inst., in tfco Kranklln Koau School-room. A. Rood program me has been prepared for tho fentivo occasion— promising music, songs, addresses and recita tions. Announcements of Sunday services will bo found in the usual column. Anniversary services will bo hold in OtatiuhuDsptlat Church, preachers s Meaars. Korr,'Carter and Mpurgeon, Ht. David's I'rosbjtorian Church—Evening: Rnv. J. A)» Frascr on " Joseph, the slave and prlsonor." Ix>rne-street Hall—Hey. 8. Kdgar, BA," Tho life structaro that will and will not euduro the temp st," 11 o.m. Temperance! Hall —Mr Goo. Brown. Theatre services—addresses and hymns.

SCINTILLATIONS.

" Bo brief, for it Is with words as with sunbeams; tho more they are condensed the doopor thoy burn."—Soutuky.

Woman's Quest—Conquest. A Stirring Time.—Making porridge. A New Luxury.—A London tradesman advertises " Ladies' shawls for dinner and breakfast." New reading—A man is known by the company he keeps out of. We know n man so habitually sleepy that his curiosity cannot be awakened. There are at present ten vessels loiding grain at Lyttelton for Kagl&nd. In Green rounty, Texas, there arc said to be 2,000,000 acres of unappropriated land.

If Ananias had lived in these days he would have passed for a siuipln guileless old man.

The total N.Z. railway revenue last last month was £77,016; the expenditure represented 5869 per cent of the receipts. Brown says that a married man some time finds himself to be an April fool goon after the wedding March.

We are assured that there is no founda ttou for the report,somewhat sedulously put about, that Mr Forrest, organist. of St, Paul's, is about to leave, Auckland for Christchnrch.

In our remarks on the Victorian surplus yesterday £300,000 was misprinted £30,000. The former sum is to be applied to the liqui dation of out-standing bonds

Tho Secretary of State for the colonies advises that ail tho Acts passed lost session have received the sanction of Her Majesty except tho 'Jhinese Act and Divorce Amendment Act, with respect to which no decision has yet bi en come to.

An order for 10S of M. Krupp's famous guns has been received from Brazil. Since the year 1873 M, Krupp has manufactured and cold as many as 10,000 guns, A meeting of tho Volunteer Officers at Wellington has resolved on an Easter encampment near that city, to which tho volunteers of adjacent districts will be invited.

The Kcv. A. C. Gillies, Presbyterian clergyman, is to deliver tbreo free lectures in Buncdin, in answer to certaiu lectures dclivcrcd^thcre by a Mr Dcnton,

The city of Manitoba may safely be called the place ot international interest. One side of the main street is in Canada, and the other in the United States.

A large addition is to be made to Mr Firth's mill, on the Albert-street frontage. The addition will be of concrete—lß4ft, long by 60ft. wide. Messrs Wilson and Co. have taken the Contract.

The last shipment of frozen meat, by tho Orient, only realised 5d per lb., in London. It was badly packed. Scotch mutton is selling at lOd in the London market.

A lady advertises for sale one baboon, three tabby cats, and a parrot. She states that being now married she has no further use for them, for the reason that their amiable qualities are all combined in her husband.

Applications ior share* in tho Thames Deep Level Company must be sent in by the 23rd of this month.

It is stated that au additional £11,000 is to be asked of tho English Parliament on the marriage of Prince Leopold, which would bring his annuity up to £26,000, tho Dukes of Connaughtand Edinburgh having £25,000 each, and the Prince of Wales .£40,000.

Scarlet fever is still very prevalent at the Thames.

Some Napier Irishmen, acting against the advice of tho clergy and leading resi dents, have formed a branch of the Land League.

One of the Jewish congregations in New York has decided that hereafter men shall remove their hats in public worship. The revisers of tho German standard translation of the Bible are finishing their work on the Old Testament, -which will be printed shortly.

Sydney H, Little, brother of Canon Knox Little, and the Rev. Mr Whitelaw, formerly of Clewcr and Cuddcrdon Collage. have bceu received into the Catholic Church,

The Rev. Bishop Harris of the Methodist Church has been appointed to represent the American Bible Society at the anniversary of the British and Foreign Bible Society in May next.

M. Quilly, whom the French Minister of Public Worship has chosen for his first assistant, is a dissenter from the Catholic Church, and was for some time Pere Hyacinthe's vicar.

The Good Templars and licensed victual lers have agreed upon a common ticket for the throo districts in Napier borough, and this includes tho names of Mr Ormond and Captain Kussoll.

The picture " Ehyll Sands," for which David Cox was paid £100 in 1564, was Hold to Mr Nettlcfold, of Birmingham, England (partner of Mr Chamberlain, now in the British Cabinot), for £2,300. Mr Nettlefold's fine pictures go to the picture gallery of Birmingham.

SPORTING NEWS.

WAIKATO TDRF CLUB,

, , HAMILTON, this day. The attendance at the Kaces yesterday wa? much smaller than qn Thursday. The Hurdle Kaco was won by Harkaway, with Sportsman, second, Kobert, the Devil tell and Hard Timea threw his rider. Publicans' Purse : Paramena. 1; Dewdrop, 2 : Lara, Si Kenilworth and Yatapa were scratched. Won by two lengths. The Maiden Steeplechase was won by Blucher, Uncle Tom being sccondi Uachelorj Coutt's Harkaway, Saint and Magician also ran. Harkaway fell and broke his fore-leg. Paramena won the Flying Stakes, Konilworth 2. Blackcock, Flora, Stella 'nd Omega also ran. Consolation s Kenilworth, 1; Lara, 2;

s HELENSVixLE, this day. Mr John Smith is taking Tim Whiflier and Maid of Honor to the Dargavillo races by the Minnie Casey to-day. Ho will locate them at Mr Mitjchelspn's stables. ~ The Clansman is here with a load of gum.

Dunedin Races.

OUNEDIN, Friday, LAST night a special train from Christ church brought down 21 horses for the race meeting. Ted Clltts had Cap horses Chan cellor, Natator (? Mataku), Tha Dauphin, the Champagne flliy, by Cassivalaunus— Mies King, and Nautilus, Mason and Vallancehave Mr Walters's Cup candidate, Libeller, and Billingsgate, but Piicatorius did not put in an appearance; also the two Champagne competitorsr-Armourer . and Turquoise—both by Tubal Cain. Harry Fuller has four of Mr Horsford's horses —Nonpareil (Cup), Siesta and Non sense (Champagne), Holderness (engaged for various events.) 1\ Butler has Te Ata, Amazon, Laertes, and Agent. There also arrived—Lees's Tubal Cain—Ace ot Hearts colt, and U'Brien's Tasman (Gap), Trova. tore, and Flageolet. The training work will now begin in earnest.

DDNEDIN, this day. SALE OF RACE PRIVILEGES. Tub race privileges realised, exclusive of ! gates, grand-stand, and saddling paddock, £490. TRAINING NOTES. At Forbury this morning, Clarence, Robin Hood, Carrighcen, Agent, and other jumpers, did good work. Cults sent Chancellor and the Dauphin three miles steady. Matakan and Nautilus did slow work. Fuller treated Horseman and Siesta to a mile at a smart pace, while Holdcrncss and Nonpariel were sent twice that distance fast. Adamant went the Cup distance at top speed with Jasper, Goar, and Brenda at him during the journey. But be ran right away from them, The Poet and Hilda worked on the beach, Mason sent Libeller and Armourer a mile-and-a-haif steady, Billingsgate and Turquoise subsequently doing a similar journey. Taanian did a strong gallop with Trovatore, and King Quail worked alone, going about three miles, with an occasional sharp flutter. Lady Emma and Legerdemain did a fine gallop over the Cup course, and several other horses, whoso work is of minor impor tauce, were out.

ISLAND NEWS.

(FKOM OUR OWN COEIIESPONDKNT.)

THE SCHOONER LILIAN ASHORE

AT RAROTONGA,

fUitOTONGA, February 1. On the 22nd of January last this Island was visited by a severe northerly gale, which is supposed to have been the tail end of a hurricane which was experienced more to the southward about that time, and en i siderable damage was done.more especially as concerned the vessels in port. The schooner Lilian, belonging to Mr Johnston W Tahiti, arrived here several days previously with a cargo of pearl-shell, cobra, and cotton. Captain Pcltze, who was in charge of the vessel, expected to cet several bales of cotton from Rarotonga, and then intended proceeding direct to Sydney. On the date previously mentioned, the Lilian was lying at anchor iuside of the harbour, when the gale came on, The heavy sea caused her to break from her moorings, and drove her on the beach, with the loss of her false keel and rudder. The cargo has been landed, and the natives have been working to get her off, but without success up to the present. She will probably be floated off at the spring tides. Had the gale happened a few days earlier, when four other schooners were <n harbour, not one would have been saved. —There is nothing fresh in political matters. Business is very dull, in conse quence of the late bad weather.

POL ICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. K. Macdonald, Beg., R.M.)

ABS«HT without Leavk.—Frederick Dillamorc was charged with deserting from the British ship, Anazi, now lying in the port ol Auckland, on the 6th inst.- Prieoner pleaded guilty, but refused to go back to the ship unless compelled to re turn.—Captain .fames Hill deposed that the accused was an articled seaman on boar 1. He produced tbu articles signed by prisoner. He had been absent since the above date without leave,—Prisoner said he was not allowed proper food, nhich was the cause of his leaving the ship.—Sergeant Martin arrested tho prisoner on board a schooner. Had heard no complaint about food.—Thomas Hill, Collector of Custom?, had heard of no com plaint, or, in accordance with his duty, he should have caused an enquiry into the truth of it.—His Worship ordered tnat pri soner should be sent on board, and pay costs.

Pooh Mary Brown.—This unfortunate woman pleaded guilty to drunkenness and riotous conduct, and was fined 5a and costs.

Threatening a Wife. -Henry P. Haydco, who had been remanded for a week, was again brought up ova charge of threatening to "do" for his wife on the 11th inst.—Mr Pardy said that prisoner, was severely suffering from delirium tre mena when first brought up,—Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Mary Ann Hayden de posed that she was the wife of the accused. On the sth inst. her husband would not allow her to enter tbo house, and got the tongs, with which ho threatened to kill her, and if the tonga would not answer he would try a revolver. He was under the influence of liquor, She wished to have protection from his violence, but would prefer a pro tection order. Sho did not wish to bind him over. Prisoner said it was all Imagi nary. He would consent to a separation order and support the children.

Peauh-stealing.—Thomas Knox was charged with the larceny of peaches from the garden of Mr Edward Lewis, on the 6th inst.—Mr Pardy stated the case.—Edward Lewis, merchant, deposed to the value of the peaches, about 61.—Alfred Foster deposed to seeing the boy close to Mr Lewis's fence. It was between 6 and 7 o'clock in the morning. The boy spoke to him and said, " I've got my fill of peaches," pointing to Mr Lewis's peaches. The boy had a kit full.—George Mann, aged 11, knew, the, prisoner, aho Mr Lewis's place. Saw Knox with tho kit of peaches. —To prisoner: Did not know where you got the peaches from.— Detective Sul livan made enquiries about the peaches in the neighbourhood. Prisoner acknow ledged to taking some, and stated that Foster had some. He found no evidence to implicate Foster.—William McVeigh, of Freeman's Bay, knew Knox and William Oliver. Haw them on that morning in the yard of the Timber Company. They were catting wood with two new pen-knives. Had heard that the knives were stolen from the premises of Mr Henry Jones,—Mr Pardy would not press tho charge pgainst Oliver.—As thero were a number of convic tions against Knox, he was sentenced to six months' imprisonment. Bbeach op Bebr Duty. — Samuel Jagger was charged with a breach of the Beer Duty Act, 1880, by neglecting to cancel a stamp affixed to a cask found on the 24th ultr at Mercury Bay, such cask having been sold or removed from the Cap tain Cook Brewery, Kyber Pass, and con signed to Thos. Carina, at Mercury Bay.— Mr Hudson Williamson. Crown Prosecutor, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr George for defendant.—Mr Hill, Collector of Cus toms, was also present.—Mr George said he was instructed to plead guilty. The omission was owing to the neglect of a man whose duty it was to eeo to these things,—Fined £20 and costs.

The Baby.—Win. Kcane again appeared on a charge of refusing to support his ille gitimate son, on the information of Miss Flicker.—Defendant, a fatherly-looking young man, consented to on order for a weekly allowance of 7s Cd towards the sup port of his child, Keane Flicker, in prospect of a future union.

This was all the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

[Neuter's Telegrams.] , j

THE ORIENT'S FROZEN MEAT.

. LONDON, February 17. , The steamship Orient, which left Mel bourne on January .6th, arrived at Ply mouth todny. Her Cargo of frozen meat and butter, have been examined and found to be in good condition. Waterloo cup. The Waterloo Coursing Cup has been won by Snowflight, SEVENTY MINERS KILLED BY A COLLIKRY EXPLOSION* LONDON, February IG. Intelligence ia to hand that a disastrous explosion has occurred at the Arendon col liery, ,at Durham, So far as is known, fully 70 mineis have lost their lives, but the full extent of mortality has not yet transpired, MR GLADSTONE AND HOME RULE. LONDON, February 10. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr Gladstone took occasion to deny that his re cent speech during the debate on Mr Smythe's motion for .the establishment of Home Rule for Ireland was intended as an incitement to the Irish to continue their agitation for Home Rule, and added that ho was not prepared to give self-government to Ireland in a greater degree than to .England or Scotland. PANIC IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK, February 16. A semi-panic has been occasioned by numerous mercantile failures in the wheat and cotton trades on, the Stock Exchange here, during the past few days, SLAVERY IN EGYPT. CAIRO, Februaiy 16. The Assembly of Notables, at ths insti gation of the Government, has passed a resolution deciding upon the total abolition of slavery in Bgypt. THtf CLOI'URE. LONDON, February 16. The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone will on Monday, tho 20th instant, introdu.ee into the House of Commons a motion of which he gays notice last week for the adoption of new rules to govern the procedure of Par liament, including the cldture.

THE OUTRAGE IN TURKEY. CONSTANTINOPLE, February 16. Intelligence has been received of tbe arrest of the assailants of Commanders Sclby and Greenield at Artaki by the Turkish authorities. MONEY MARKET. LONDON, February 16. Consols have further advanced to 100 J. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £11,750,000. The bank rate of discount remains at 6 per cent. The market rate has declined to SJ.

AUSTRALIAN.

FISHERMEN DROWN HD,

MELBOURNE, this day.

Two fishing boats were caught in the rip at the heads near Qaeenscliffe yesterdayj and were capsized Three of the fishermen Were drowned. ENGLISH CKICKETERS V. NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, February 17. Tho return cricket match between the All England Eleven and tho Eleven Of New South Wales waa commenced to-day here. The Englishmen were first to the wickets, and were all disposed of for 133. Barlow was bowled for 31, and Scotton was bowled for 30. The bowling of the local men was dead on the wickets, and the fielding was excellent. New South "Wales eleven then went in, and when the stumps were drawn had put together 86 j runs for the loss of one wicket. Massie ! scored 50 runs. The weather was very i fine throughout the day, but the attendance at the match was only moderate. ARRIVAL OF THE SUEZ MAIL. ALBAkY, February 17. The P. and O. Company's steamship Assam arrived at King George's Sound this morning with the Suez mail, dated London, January 13. COMMERCIAL. SYDNEY, February 17. Heanessy's brandy in case, 33s 6d; bulk, quarters, 12s 6d. Kerosene : Diamond, Is 2d; Devoe's Is 3d per gallon. Patna rice, per ton, £14. Sugar, Companies' No. 1 pieces per ton, £35. New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 5s 6d. New Zealand oats, 3s 2d; maize, 5s 2d. Tobacco, Raven's Twist, per lb., Is 6d. Candles, D.R.J's,, 7id; D.R.O's., 7id. ADELAIDE, February 17. Wheat, per bushel, is 5s 2d, The mar ket is quiet. Town flour, per ton, is £11 15s; country brands is £11. Freights to the United Kingdom, from Adelaide, are 42s 6d to 455; freights from the outports arc 45s to 47s 6d.

ADDITIONAL CABLES.

THE THREATENED WAR IN EUROPE.

LONDON, February 7.

The probabilities of war between Russia: end Austria have been the subject of, anxious comment on the continent during the past few weeks. A series'of bitter attacks upon Austria appeared in the Kussian press with the apparent sanction of the Government, and there have also been indications ot preparations for war. la order to show that the Austro- German alliance is still firmly main tained, Bismarck bas addressed a com munication to the Kussian Govern nmct, informing them that the German Ambassador will be recalled unless mea sures are taken to stop the increasing at tacks upon Austria in the press. THREATS AGAINST SECRETARY FORSTER. Threats of assassination arc Unceasingly directed against Mr Forster. During the past year ho has received no less than 400 threats. In some instances precautions have been taken for bis safety, but in the majority of cases the communications were treated with contempt, RINDERPEST IN RUSSIA. Much alarm was occasioned in Russia by the spread of rinderpest, which caused groat destruction of cattle. The plague was specially fatal in St. Petersburg. The Order of the Garter has been con ferred on Albert, Kins of Saxony. FAILURE OF A LARGE WOOLLEN FIRM. Bull and Wilson, a largo London firm of woollen merchants, having business rela tions with the Australian colonies, have called a meeting of their creditors. Liabili ties, £124,000. TURCOMAN RAID. The Turcomans made a raid into Afghanistan in the vicinity of Herat. They were attacked by tho Afghans, but re pulsed their assailants and captured 600, who were carried off into captivity. Karon De Worms, Conservative member for Greenwich, has given notice, deprecating the announcement by Mr Forster that the Government would oppose the amendment of the Coercion Act.

AFFAIKS IN JBGYFT. Public attention is still directed to the critical condition of affairs in Egypt. A French ruan-o'-warhas beep despatched to Port Said, as an intimation that the French Government is determined on the maintenance of the position is assumed in regard to Egypt.'

MOKE OBSTRUCTION. The Irish members are greatly chagrined at the refusal of the Government to release Mr Parnell and other members. They have declared they will again resist by systematic obstruction, and endeavour to block all legislation until their demands arc acceded to.

MELBOURNE, February 9.

Colonel Bruce Mutton has been appointed temporarily (Jommander ot the Volunteers,

All is satisfactory at the quarantine station. No farther cases are reported. The total railway receipts for January amount to £38,227, making the aggregate returns from July last year, £1,000,425. The principal portion of the Exhibition building is reported unsafe The walls are bulging out, and it will be necessary to tie them, otherwise the building will collapse. Mr Langton having retired from Borrinda, Dawcs is now the choice of the constituency. Russian officers dinted various public buildings, and dined with the Mayor yes terday and a large official party. The l?cr. Charles Strong has been in duced to withdraw his resignation of the pastorate of Scott Church. Messrs Berry, W. J. Clarke, Levey, Casey, and Newbury, have received various grades of the Order of the Crown of Italy in connection with the late Exhibition.

KARANGAHAPE DISTRICT.

MEETING OF RATEPAYERS,

A ustmisa, of ratepayers in the KuraDKaliape '< HlKhway Diatriet wan hold last evening In tha Kxcalclor, Hall, to " elicit tho tlowb of the rate. payers on the contemplated works la vi s i district, and other Important business." Them wua a largo attendance, and the chair «v I oocnplod by Mr lievan, chairman of tho DlbMm 1 Board. »»«w Mp Garrett asked whether notice had bom given to tbe ratepayers aa to what the contain plated works wore, as reg aired in clause 19 nf tho Act, which required that the object of» ' special mootmfc should bo specified, • The Chairman Bald tho plans and specilW ' tions of tho contemplated works had btnH drawn. TOJa '-s Mr G&rrett did not consider this BatiafaiftnrA Mr W,ilkes objected to duibblej being rala2r Tho objoct of the meeting was woll-knownta all of them. It was satisfactory to see the Boar* calling the ratepayers together, and coußultin» thorn beforo undertaking any largo BxpeadC ' Tho Chairman submitted the following nml grammo of tho intentions of the Board- > " (1) The present existing trustees hope that™ behalf Of the district and ratepayer* at la'nw the resolution whioh was proposed JSg carried at our last annual meeting beToaclnflai 2) To consider the advisability of opesimc mt ' ; the district re Upper Queen-street. Kdwin-stnwt and Dnblin-street, hoping that the ratonwaS 9 will tike it into consloeratlon and oonneot th» two districts together. (3) To take into oonsM. I oration the advisability of rating oursai™. Bay to the amount of 8d in the £, to csomDloS work in the dlatiict. Bay, for three yeara. fflnS consider the advisability of forming oureolvnn into a borough, Bay, to work it on the sun* principle aa the Koad Board, gratia, seeinit tftS tboy are plucking out feathers from all anartanl II ro City Council upwards of 6100 fh« ■ 3 County Council curtailing our subsidy.'. Th« 1 grant thin year granted by tho county is 6s M rho chairman pointed otit that they were nnt < now recalvinfc pound for pound subsidy bnt 4 the County Council allowed them 6s SI inthafi " taking 13s 4d themselves, and it behovad them - ■ to protect themselves. In regard to the flSt clause, ho said the resolution whioh they w e » asked to rescind waa that requiring them tonai I up all liabilities of the Board, and not exceed ' the revenue by more than CSO without first obtaining tho sanction oil the ratepayers. i Mr ateveneon said they could not rescind tba ; resolution previously passed except at a special meeting called tor tne purpose, ' M Mr UarreU moved the adjournment of tba "I meeting until the chairman had an opportunity of adverting the business, * Mr Wiifces, and other speakers, oontendefl 1 that they could not more or pass a motion to I f tbeadjoornmeDt of an illegal nieetinir, i ,!'-l Mr J'rest/m drew attention to the state of JJlake-stroet, and thought something should be done with It, *HH Mr Willow said he lived in a street where no '« money had been expended, although he had jijiid r-um since the formation of the district I and fc*4 contributed to formation of streets be- Iwe it ws« a 6 lstrict, . i m The CrMrmnn eaid that he could bring the trtLtioawe before them on a tutufo occasloo, and it wj'A h*. <i hcuaied, Ue would take care that tte W^Asl meeting waa properly called, In w'.y. to a ratepayer, the chairman ea!4 when is-ii V..*. liabilities were paid they wonlj ! bave frotr. i'.M/i to £170 in hand. Mr Cherry thought they should discuss the work although they could not receive the reao lutioo. In reply to a question, Mr Warren said the trustees Intended to spend £813 on the proposed works, air Cherry, in answer to a ratepayer, said the 1 resolution rescinded all previous ones. They could discuss all questions, but as they hod not advertised their intention to rescind the resoln< ' I tion, a motion to that effect could not be paased. The ratepayers should hear what they wiehed < 1 10 851", The Chairman said they would postpone the first resolution, and consider the eeoond la favour of the opening up of the disMdt,by form- . ', ing DuDliu-ttrcet, Mr Hayes read several 1 estimates, which stated that the cost of forming Dublin-street would be £123, or with the new culvert, £305; Upper Queen-street, £113. Thfl Chairman read tho 4etailod estimates made by the Engineer, Mr Boylan. Mr Preston wished to know, as they proposed to spend nearly £1090, how much of that amount they would have from rates. Mr Hayes :—£sls. Tho Chairman said there was also £302 from subsidies. '• Mr Stevenson said there was no use in dis cussing this question till they rescinded the re solution passed at tho last meeting which pro vided that the expenditure must not exceed tho MrMouldcn thought it they could do nothing, they should at least gire the trustees credit for . !m calling this meeting to allow the ratepayers a tl voice in the disposal of the. money. Hitherto the trustees had spent the money as they Uksdi Mr Stevenson objected to expensive meeting! -1 being called every other week to discuss matter! which tbe trustees should doal with themselves. It they could not perform their duties they , I should resign. Another ratepayer said the expenditure at these meetings was a robbery. The chairman said they preferred to consult ' the ratepayers before they disposed of large . 1 sums of money, and if such a coarse had been I adopted by previous Board?, tbey would hive had less bad works to complain of. Mr Ncabltt epokestrongl y on the bad drainage of West and other streetß, and asked the chair man to see that steps were taken to abate the m nuisances. Fever, hs said, was very prevalent Mr Garrett endorsed these views, and sug gested that the channels be concreted. Mr Burns said he was the holder of property in the district, and neighbours on both sides of his bonne had died from fever in consequence of the bad drainage of West-street. Ho said that in front of the houses where death had occurred there lay a horrid putrid pool, whioh emitted a ' horrid effluvium. Bo thought they should make good the drainage, and not mind the ditches— . sober men could cross them, and If drunken roan could not, they should lie there. (Laughter.) ■ The Chairman sail it was a disgraceful fact that the defective drains In Dublin, West, Fast, | and Gundry-Btreets, had ever been pissad. The I only thing they could do now was to cement tbe channel*. ■ in answer to a ratepayer, the Chairman pro mised to ascertain ths expense of kerbLagantl channelling Bast, West, North and South streetp. Another ratepayer said Edinburgh-street waa ■in a dirgracef ai state. i he resolution passed at the last meeting was read. Dr Purohas thought the meeting was com petent to deal with the question. He thought the trustees were fully justified in calling tba meeting, and he also considered that the Board should psy more attention to drainage than '' road making. He recommended them to care fully cocsider whether it would not be better to join t|»: city, and thus secure proper and efficient Watoage. He had looked into the matter, and was convinced that the cost would not be greater than at present, The Chairman thought they should keep ai far from the city as they could. They should form a borough.* (No No.) ■ MrT. H. White spofee strongly against join ing the city, and advocated the appointment of a sanitary Inspector. Mr Jatnieson, who said he could speak with authority, said there were more .deaths from fever in the dry within tbe last "few months . than in Newton. He was convinced they would not get any better drainage by joining the city. The meeting then dissolved, tbe chairman announcing that he would call another as boob as possible. ■ , .; ; £ggSM

PCNSONBY SCHOOL PRESEN TATION OF PRIZES.

The late hour at which the presentation ol scholarship certificates at this school took | place yesterday afternoon, prevented us from giving more than a very brief abstract of ths .; proceedings in our last evening's issue. There was a large attendance of adnlts and children! Mr Abraham Boardinan presided, and In making the presentations, said be hal a pleasant duty to perform through the kindness of the committee Of tte ,■ district, woo were good enough in his absence to oleot him their chairman, the bonne holders having previously elected him a member of the committee. He felt gratified tnot he occupied thot position for sevaial reasons. Haviug lived in Ponaonby a very con -1 sidorable number of years, he remembered the time, and many present could also, when there I was no school. ijiey had only a hired room and I the school was heid in tbo I'ublio Hall, which was used for other purposes in the oreninf?.. Eventually, however, they got the present I school. He knew of nothing In connection with his residence of many years in Poa- Bouby that had Riven him greater gratification I than his efforts in connection with the school, and the site on which it was built He had made somo effort, with Mr Stannas Jones, to I whom'the land belonged, to secure such a cent- I rat site tor a Bohool, and ha regretted now that I they had not pressed on the School Board of the day for a larger area ot ground. It was wltb 9 considerable dilßoulty indeed that he and Mr I Jonos wore able to get the Board of Kduoation to take the present site of the school, and it w»B only HBoured to them he might say, through tho I liberality of. Mr Jones, who was now absent, and to whom the land belonged. When the Board cf Education pleaded that , they bad no funds with which to purchase the site, Mr Jones paried with it at its then value, which would appotr to bo but a mere bagetelle now, on the seonrity of only a letter, tho con dition being that it should be used for a BOhoo! site. He was also gratified that they had fought for large schools in the district — larger oven than tho Board of Education I thought necessary. The liberality of friends had enabled them to obtain a larger school than they otherwise would have had, and a large amount of the credit for this was duo to Mr Aliuetleld, who was notproaont that aHernoon.Ha was glad to think that they had obtained such a oomrno- 1 dious building for several reasons. It showed I that their faith in the progress of Ponsonby had not been misplaced, but was verified. He would vroceed now with the duty ot dtt* gj tributing the certificates without going farther into these details. He had looked over the list of subjeots on which the boys had been ex amined, and he was glad to see that they were ■ all eminently praotical and usefoli In this and other provinces of New Zealand In which he had travelled more or less for some years patt, he heard that there waa a d»UK*r leet education in Now Zealand under the pro system would not be education in the truosense of the word—the training of the mind and the obeorvant faculties—that it Would not be prac tical, but simply cramming the mind with com paratively utielesa matter. The list of subjects . taught, however, inoluded English language, arithmetic, geography, history of England and Now Zealand, tho primary laws of health, pol itical economy, agricultural chemistry (John son b book, whloh hod boon In use in Kngll&n I sohools for more than 10 years), and writing and reading. There was nothing there bat what was really necessary for boys and girls. They were all practical subjects, and there was no ai tempt to go into "ologies ; and "onomies," Ie was necessary that the pupils Bhould exercise the habits ot ob- : Bervation, and study for themselves on a few I BUbjeots. It was thus they would suceed in tba attainment of a good praotical education, and aot by-trying to gals a little on a great many subject?, a man would cot be considered wise who would tako up a number of trades or handicrafts, but who could not become pro- I flotent in any. although he might undenituid a little ot each. One trade or profession was sufficient for each man, and by studying < ciuetuliy he became efficient, whether !is a watchmaker, an engineer, Of any other calling. Tho sneaker then referred to a statue ot tiainuel Crompton, which he had recently seen in Lancashire, and which re minded him ot Arkwrlxht; Stephenson, Watt; and lEdiaon; and the great work done by theniin a different fields, It was not accessary tor people S to be clever men to do a vast deal of good in the world; ie was necessary to ua fair average moD ( to observe the things around

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