SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

USt tVESISG.

Fanny Kelly, ketcli, Wiliianu. from Whansaroa

TO-DAT. / iceatis. btzQui Payne, from Wellington Kriemoikß. sen., BafiaiEt, from W h%n?aToii Jledora, tchM.'tr, Ngua. l:om Awaun I'ftreom, ship. PoWWi from London Waiwer*. fcbWcr. BuahelU f'Om Lord Minute Hare! echooter, NlchcUs. Irom Gfl-

Beilau^keuih, IAWSon, from P-^ ell.. WeHlngtm. «*, Karqahar m.f-™?" Olcnelif, 8.8., Hiejshceßon. from raoraEga Oreti, 8.8.. CampbeH, fxcm Taaranga

IMPORTS.

p«f P««ora. from I/mdon—Ptein cottons, and mantles. £-3 h0; imliinery, £2A) : fltsys. 4.IUU ■ tofe^MSN: JubßrdMhery. «21K•! umbrellas £3?0: canon aod ii.en ihlrw, £2.0; «*"*'•. jeja»: blanket-?, £100; cvpew and rujp,£2vO, Straw hats, £190; 'e!t hats and caps. Tm- flrSel leather. £700; wrot leather, «2M-'wddlef?. flUO: floor cloth. £510; fa* ££ Machines.£M; vestaa. £1.0; ajgrlcatoral fenplementa, £180; do machinery. &0: mis and general machinery. £13W: books, «70O; rate Snd general machinery. C 33 cwt; stationery. l»d«e«U.£loO;bni3bware, £«0; Djated and jXStaTiniche eoods, £38); toys. .g°: P1"0*: few; cotSb, £50; clocks and !! atche»% n f' 0' patlomery. £10; jswellory. £10; Pl*™"* material/ £10; agriooltnral and gard™ teeds, £1730* dynamite ani oirtr;dge». £310, gun pbrtar/190 «nrt;«Wjr ft*. £70;iron|an U. sm>: lead ehot, I ton; hardware ana catiery, £2a»;«heet leid. 7 tons; plate iron, I toes pig bXaStom.; *»It»!»s1 iroo. 30 tws^w metal 5 tons; Un plates, Sabixsa iron nails. mlShj wiroan,l P W i re .op,. W ton,; anftT to gjosd oIU 622 Rail*; varia-h. coloara. £33); glai.i owt; flint nun*, £30; plate B !a«s, 10 cases: china and earthenware. «>.« botdw. filSO; canvas.£l<»;corda?^ £110; fines and twines. £30 ; nUtes, 2. Woe ; brandy | In balk. 1670wl!s: brandy la ca»9, MOgH^. geneva. JOfr^alls; Bri:lah apl.ia in bnlic, EOU galls; British spirit? in aw. 72Oiall«; perlnmsd spirits, 3»»!1» I wire, 460^'. 1b ; bll« !",??•. «30(;aiU : bmr, S3 bMtda ; beer (glMt), Myalls, preserved flih. not rated. £70 ;a3sortea ol men s gton-H, £030: vinegar, ,5002a11s ; fore'gn salad oil, Mua'ls rcocoa, scwt; Hhltas»lt,o6 tons; naiidloi. Britiah and foreixn. 2JI cwt; soap, G cwt. Tdteus, 25 cvt; figs. 13 cwt; cheroioils, not de scribed. 197 cases; apothecary warp. £j.O. condenuad mil*. £?0; coU.% 21 tons, lot&l de- Cared y«lno, £19,000. Per Oreti Irom WeiliDZton-JiO bam Iron. 20 Jiundte'? iron. 29 ooils fencing wire, ol kega liuil^. 61 cases jraivoniFfid iron, a c*^eß anrt 2 casks ou. 11l bags wradast, OcaH-JS'lrapery, 10 <}»«»*'«; ands cases cnl'.ory. From NrtOier-13) fac" Kraea'aeod and 5 raoehou-e i. From tdeloroo-^t. Kracswed. 50baija bai!<;7,l3 case? botUes and 2 cares honey. Par Walw«ra, from Tyird llowe'B I-land—rf> tons gnano, 20 Wn« uja'z". Per liOYeaprfnz, f:o:a Kowcaßtlo-50(! tons coal. . , Par Via!oD, from Ljttelfon -m 2 escks wheat, 130 sacks oaHZO!sacka bran. 2U gaofcs erM» MedVO Dales sacks. 4W qnartor-facKe flour, t oases cheoie, i 3 cases bacon.

The ba TaUros will piobtblr arrivo from y.JteMly rex* week. The s.B. Albion, from ilolboarngi via Sonthorn porte. will arri«i abont coa.i on .Monday. Hrleantine Ranrtockbnro, ot Auckland, sailed 21th March from Port Adelaide for Hriabano. Tho schooner Minnie H&rt> arrived from GI» ---twrae and Bast Coast ports at9a.m. Cargo: 513 sacks grass seed, 18 sacka potatoes, 10 hide?, 3D sacks rasi zo. and 17 swiks wheat. The schooner Walwora left Lord Howe'e Iglkad on March 2nd and arrived In harbour thJB moTDini?. haviLß experienced a series of Kales and calma during iho voyage np. Passen ger: Mr Wilson. The brlir Vision a-rlved from. Ly ttelton at 1C o'clock this morninz. alter an 13 days pass Me. Kxperlenced strong N.K. and U. winds to Kast CapeTand thenca to arrival light and variable winds. The barqw A. T. Stallknoeht, which has a lireo quantity of American KOOds for this port, arrived at Port f. Uilm-rs yesterday, having left New Sfork on December 15. A schooner inside Tlrltirt was tfjjn&Ued as we ■wont to pre». She ia described as likejhjj Tjook Out from Sydney with har topmast carried away. Shs may ba expected iato tola evo&usg. The B.U. Oreti arnved/rom Jontbcrn ports at 8 a.m. to-day. Pasßengerß: Krom Bnoeiln ata Castro and 2 children, Mrs Campbell, Mr and Mra Glaanaa. Krom Wellington—Mr and MraScolt, Mrs Hoomstraand family (6). Metß-s Knchanan and Marks. Fram Napler-Mcs-re Cniiiford, Casey, Smith. Wieeier. Thorp. ■vVmtbd. Bmitb. From Gi-l»rne—Mra Mom- BBmT^f Jobb 'jb, ilr and Mt-s Gibbons. The B.a. AValllngton arrived from Russell earlT thia marninc with ISA sicks gusn.« cases SniL a larxel qnictlty of 3nndriea, and the fo ■ tawing Basaenijera :-Mr Md Mrs I-ane, JJr and ]sraJacitßOn,]atsdames Hoatf. Brown, Shaw, Meabitt and 2 children. Hears Clangh, Curtis. Perkins Martin, Hnchanan. HesAe, Brown, KlordaiuJactaon. Dautjen. pinnigsn. Stewart, Punch, Skene.WiUiaiiu). Kaeo, and i gtesrage. The B.x GlenelK, tiom Tauranjta. arrived at 8 ..SlJday. P«Sen«ora-- Mr and Mrs Bailey, Mr aau Mi»j NlccoL MUs News- M«»ra G. A. Don K luii, Fiaher, liarii Neiison. Bacon, Sawders. Burton, Pain, S.QHtTen,Master Ureoam.Mre MoOotald. and 1 stoerago. Cargo: 7 balea wool and a quantity of sundries. The barque LovesjMrfnzleft on Febmary 25th. nil liaht easterly winds for three daya, and Snoa then nniil Monday morning, rales fol inwlDn upon giH*. with tremendonsly high rea. Wh«l off tho llireo Kings, the vcuset 'yas hiSmed, while t. etron? enrrent was Eettiotf in nhare and at one time ii was feared anchor wonlti have to be dropped to keep her clear. Thta nreciution, bownver, proved unnecessary. aittongh she wen', vtry close. Since then have been beating for three dojs outmde, arrivinsr at 10 a,m. to day.

ARRIVAL OF THE ALCESTIS.

Thehirnno Alcestts. a neas littjo vobml tf 393 tons regular, rccontly paichaeed by M. ssrd Stone Broe?, of AucSlaod, -arrived /rom London thla aftornooa. sShoUia charge oJ Captain J. x Pavne who report le»vlii«{ Liverpool on Maroh«.andaiTisriiiKin WellingtoD, after an brdinarr p**aise of 117 days. Left for Auci- Sin'ion the 6th M-rch, and orpenenced li^ht and contrary winds an l fine weather on the p*s gage up, arriving tt own iv-lay.

ARRIVAL OF THE PAREORA FROM LONDON.

The N Z. Sbippina UompMiy'g ship Fareora, from London, arrived and anchored at the Wilier ground at neon to-day, ehe la in charge of Captaiß Itobertr Power, who vlsiied tnta ooltttbout four years sJnca In tno game vasael. She tnon want under tlie nvna of tho -White Kacl9." Mr Cox (wcond officer), and Mr lion net (third officer), were ako in tho vessel then, wlille Mr DcmalcUoa (chief ofHcor) maico» hi* first trip to Auckland in the P«eora. To tho latter gentleman we are toaebted toe a report ot the voyage :*- The ship Pareora loft tho North /oreUftl on i aJovemborSGlh and bronaht m> in tW Downs S/ iijjm, PftidoittoeOfftthomo.aatholwindwaß '/*» Increasing wlto ovary appearance ot a heavy *• Kalecomloff on. At 8 p.m. a tcrifllo (?ale was Dlowioßfrom B.W. liroppei the «ccocd anchor I and mi 4 OUSIOS fathoms on tho port cablo and f 3?»tho starboard. At midnight tho wind was DlOWinK a comi)lt3 hurricane from 3.1 V. w.th a. very heavy so* and shla plunjriUK very heavy. Atl2 30a.m f»w the ship British Navy parted fnmber anoiicrs arid rlriftinß down on top of ob and Wcbwlae burning bine HSU*. V, o want, (award to Bhlp ouc crt'es wta w parted tram both anchors ami the ship paia off with her heart towards the aooflwln sands. 8«t sail and paiti tho vosfel off b-jfow ;he wind, e£a v-^'l kosk! to the wayward of iiuli li*lit, Snd uroo<!ed<jd throOKb the Qalln (Wojfiiift * complete bnrricano from the SW and very 1 tffi. At 10.30 a.m. on :he foUowmeday tho bria Cambria cumo to uu. and with dlfflouliy a h«wner was got on baard. Keturned to port 52 Monday uvjmm. i-eft tho Uowds for thn tine on Deoember 4th, with llßht SSttSSrwtoSS. and had frurii mlea and doll waathnr all the W*y down Ohumal. Had light ti Sdwlabto windi nntU gettln* N.E. trato in -i« M Croaaed the ifanator on January 7th, i£d not SJcTradea in 20 8. Passed the Capo SS jSnnwy 30th In 39' 8., and M light winds to Ta«nanl«, which waa reached on March Cth, PMMd Thrao KlnRB on March 21, and had !(sht N.bT nna 8.8. alra down the coast. The paßaage from land to land occupied Jot d??B, and from port to port 111 days, The BMMngera arrive ia excellent health. The toUowing Is a complfte -Hat of tha ngmeß l iaeoond CaSm: Mlbb Kither 3. White, Messrs Wranola Bidley, Herbert Jaokaon,. Henry B. Welfear. and O.K. Dyson. Steerage: James Klilßon Annie Brown, Katherlne Browne. Eliza Horton MankHorton, Tom Horton, Harry HortoS WWie Horton, Herbert S. Slater. Mary AVGreeveP, Clara. Wilson, Maria Bartle, Kmma aartfo Laura Hortlo. Jalla Bartle, William John Browne, Hazle Browne. Btory a B'owne,. Jameo S. Browne, and Sarteea Swindburne. The Pareora returned to Oravoaend, as etatad In prevloni issue, on H0v.29. __

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. iHaemtori b.b , Amodeo, from Waitara

DKPARTTJRK3. CllKft firth, '.rlnantiEO, lilac;':, for G. eymouth I Allah itotikb,«.».,!- obertKon, for Kaglau

Thebri««n!ijjeßllz* Firth left yesterday for Oreymoath with 10 ions W.&U>r,u, 2 toes onions, und 13 tow macblnzry. ratheß.e. Wilis*- Itookh Hit thla moralni? for The Northern Co.'f* stwimor Macgresor ar rlVßd at 12.30 p.m. to-flay Imm WalUra, with roOMClwiPfWiißK'i, 3 tm>B sunflrisß, wtf the toUowlo« pm*»Bok: Vm Allan ana eMld, MM Princo and cn'W MWOT ViMrmn. Chotr wraft London, "'ceil, Wickie; CottailL Hoy, JJeynoldfl, Anaall, Huctiaae.n, a/idOhurton. Bho '"'l^Unlon Co.'i) Eteamer Hawfla 1« dne from tho Bouih with tho out a-ard San FrftßClsco malt about 8 am, an luoday. Stiu rotornsSoaiii jho sanie day at 3 p.<n. _

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Napikb, this day. Arrived s Kentish T.asß, 103 dwa from J.on dou. She haa boon Bold CO a Wellington firm, and, on discharge ot cargo, will be placed in the timber trade.

Mail Notice.

MHL9 wrxL Cto«« ks Dsdzr,— THIS DAT. Kor Thames, per itotomabnna. at 4 p.m. Monday, 27th instant, Kor Coramandol, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. Kdr Wanganul, per Howena,at 1 p.m. For Waltara, &c. per Macjrrcgor, at 1 p.m. For Whltianßi. per iringal. at 3 p.m. For Friendly islands and Samoa, per Myrtle, at 4 p.m. For Kussicll, Kawakawa, etc., per Albion at 1 p.m For I'.umeli, Kawakawa. Wane&roa. and Mor.^omd, per GlonclK. at IJO tJD, For Tanranga, Ohinemuto, and OpotikVper W'plUneton, at 1.30 cm. For Thames, per Uotomahana. at 0.3) p.m. Tuesdat. 23th Instant. Kor Taranaki and sootharn ports, per lUwea, at 1 p.m. For Waiwera, Eawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 sum. Per iub. City of Sydney as follows :— For Sandwich islands. United States ot America. Canada, British Colombia, Central and Sonth America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers,'at 11.30 a-m. Late letters bearing an nztra fee of sixpence. In addition to the pqeta«e, will bo received by the Mail Atrtnt or. board Iho swamtir ap to the time of gsillne. This matt will be due in London, on Mon day. May S. 1832. For Whangarel Heads. Wai pa, WangaKi, iCanio. and Mangapal, per Argylc, at 4 p.m. 8. a BIBS. Chlel Postmaster. Chief Poat-oflloc Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Mahch 25, ISS2. Theatre Royal—Mr Jamoi Mace and Draraatio Company: statuesque lUaatratlons from oUuulcal history, comedy, etc, 8 p.m. T.M.C.A.-Devotional, 7 30 p.m. French Literary Bociety — Wellesley street, 7^o p.m. Working Men's Club—Meeting ct Employes, 7 p.m.

Birth.

HAMMOND.—On March 11. at RavenhJU, Northcote. the wife of \V. F. Hammond of a daughter.

Harriett, McLBAN-RATCLIFFK.-Oa Much lito. st the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. K. F. Macnicol, Neil, youngest son ot John McLeas, to Hannah WllßOn, second daughter of Andrew Katciiffj, both ot Auckland. MALAVEY—WATSON.—On February 9th, at St. Patriok's Cathedral by the Very Key. Walter McDonald. Mr. M. Malavey to MIM M. A. Watson, both cf Auckland.

Death.

DOUGHTY.-On the Hth instant, lost from the schooner Orpheus, off Bank's Peninsula, Captain William Doughty, aged 55 yeart. Deeply regretted.

RUSSKIiU-At her resldanco. Grey-atrest, Mary Kuesoll, relict of tho lato Sergeant- Major Rubsol', aged 61 years.

The funeral will leave her late residence. Grey-street, at half-past 3 o'clock to-morrow (Sunday). Friecda are respectfully invited. aHBICHAN.-On March 21th, 1832, Mr. Daniel Sheehan, in his 71th year. Kcqulescat In pice. The funnral will leave his lato rpsldonco, Nelson-strsot, to-msno ,v (3usday),at3o'olock p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

C. JiMcisojf,—Tho expensns ot the men are always paid, bat tho;e of the family aro only allowed in certain cases. Flr.it-clwsi Con- BUblei srat 8s per day; second-clas?, 7s 6d; third-class. 7s. Subscriber _ The be3t way would be to aavartiss In the personal columns of tho principal London papers. Boat Owxbb,—Ha hag no authority whatever to make any churn-;.

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

SATUBOAY, MARCH 25, 1882.

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

Mb Brycs h;i3 at last let the catont of the bag. In hh interview with the chairman and members of the Chamber of Com merce, he stated broadly that his object in removing the Native Lands Court to Wel lington is to get the administration into his own hands ; or, to use his own words, "if the [adnrinittrative work of the office is to bo performed satisfactorily and with efficiency it should be under the immediate direction of the Minister." At the Thames his opinions were even more strongly emphasized. He said : " The Judge* of the Native Lands Court are the servants of the Government." Now, whether this declaration represents a judicious policy or not it is undoubtedly indirect opposition to the views which the Legislature has held and embodied in its acts ever since the first establishment of the Court in 1865. It was considered bo important at that time that the administration of the Act should be absolutely beyond all control or interference of the Government that by express enact ment the administration was vested in the Chief Judge of the Court, and for greater security be was to hold his office daring good behaviour. When the Act was re pealed by Sir Donald Maclean's Act of 1873, the same provision as to administration was made, through the tenure of office of the Chief Judge was altered to "during pleasuie," Mr Wtytaker'a Act of 1880 contained the same provision, and it is now the law. Mr Bryce seems to have felt this difficulty, tor he hinted at legislative changes, and eaid they would be eatily made. Wo venture to think that be. will not iind this .task as easy as he supposes. The reasons which existed in 18G5 for protecting tho Native Lands Court against interference by the Government, exist with greater force now, for tho Government have a large num ber of incomplete land purchases and claims, which require the judicial action of the Court for their settlement. And it is idle for Mr Bryce to say that we can interfere with the administration of a Court without affecting its judicial action. Thus the Court cannot oven fit as a tribunal without

tie previom pnbiicsttoa of claim*, an 4 fixing a C"urt, And this power be seeks to take, when be i» himself a principal :it:gant. Bin on all grounds the policy # oi the Lcri'laturejia pre«ervinf; tbe perfect in dependence of the administration, is wise and prudent. Admitting the purity of Mr Bryce's political conduct, does he himself feel that he wonld like these large powers entrusted to h:3 unknown successors ?; Would he have contemplated their exercise by some of his predecessors with equani mity ? And he should not forget ohat he may be in opposition some day. He can not be unaware of the enormous po*er of jobbery and political log-rolling wbicb wonld be placed iv the hands of an unscru pulous Government by the adoption of his own estimate of the position of the Court and the subserviency of its judf>e». Dnring all the period since 1865, no one has breathed a word of suepicion about the manner in which these powers have been exercised, nor has it ever been alleged that any deviation from the straight path has been made in favour of any person, The Court ha^ exercised very delicate functions without causing the smallest con flict between tbe races, and it has effectually secured the confidence of the native?, by whom its decisions are invariably accepted almost without a murmur. There bas doubtless been a little grumbling occasion ally about the stringency with which the officers of the Court have refused to be drawn iv any direction desired for private interest;, but in all that long period, during which the Conrt has dealt with lauds worth millions sterling, we never beard of any alleeation or even suspicion of jobbety or favouritism. Is it not evident, however, that in the excitement of political warfare, the combatant who has such a powerful weapon In his hands will scarcely resist tho temptation of usin^ it ? Are there no mem bers in tbe House of Parliament whose votes might be influenced by a judiciouß exercise of the " efficient control " which Mr Bryce so much desires. We are inclined to think that sime use might have been made ot the Patctere difficulty in the past, and the " Thermal Springs Act" will by no means be without its political uses in the future.

When Mr Bryce first came into office, he said lie hoped that before he'quitted it he would be able to say that a Native Minister was no longer wanted. It would be dillicult to reconcile his present inten tions with tuat declaration. Even if lie succeeds in rendering his ollics as a dutinct portfolio unnecessary by reason ot his hav ing brought both races to obey ons and the same law, is tbe Native Lands Uourt to be banded over to the manipulation of an Under Secretary ? It may be so, and we ure inclined to thin* that if the Under Secretary's indepandence of tbo Go vernment were properly secured tbe man agement of the Court would bo better than iv the hands of a Minister, but there is a contradiction of terms involved. An Under Secretary cannot be independent. It is his firßt duty to do as ho is told. He must carry ont the policy of the Minis try of the day. Aud tho Native Lands Court thonld" know nothing of policy. | The Act establishing tho Court embodies tbe wisdom of Parliament on tho whole question, and the sole duty of the adminis tration is to carry it out. The Department until quite recently was under the care of the Minister of Justice. Mr Bryce baa only resumed ofliw as Native Minister quite recently.and hia sole attention hassiuce una voidably been niven to Parihaka affairs. Where then did he gain his know ledge of the necessity of placing the Court under such "efheient control" na would make it "work satisfactorily ?'' For sixteen years tho Court lias worked satis factorily where it k, and the ablest Native Ministers New Zealand has produced have felt that Auckland was the right place for it. From whence, then, comes Mr Bryce's inspiration ? The proposed removal is an act of unqualified centralism, carried out &'. the sacrifice of the public convenience and t) the peril of the mo3t sacred principles of jurisprudence. We feel impelled to poiut out toall the Auckland members, irrespective of party, that they have here i\ plaiu anJ momentons duty. Auckland has suffered in past times through political divisions among her monitors swaying their action on questions relating to important non political local interests. The present occa sion is one in which there should be uo disagreement among our representatives, an I the Cabinet ought to be told distinctly that tb.tr ■ is none.

Democracy and Education.

There la a vulgar error—none the less " vukar " became it is shared in by many parsons of learning, wealth, and rank— that a Democracy is necessarily opposed to tho higher branchos of culture. This error has its root in the prejudices of the privileged classes of society; and it is, moreover,'a purely theoretical asaun-ption, which Damowatic practice) emphatically contradicU. The theory, by itself con sidered, is no doubt as plausible to the superficial observer as it h flittering to the vanity of the " men of li^ht and leading " who affect to believe in it. The reasoning by which the theory is supported appears to be something of tiiis nature: Democracy is legislation by the people for the people ; it therefore means iho abolition of privilege, the reducing of c veiything to a dead level of mediocrity, and consequently it ntitlior can nor will do anything in the ciuse of learning, beyond the merest elc nieutu of education, Tho faflacy lies in assuming that tho equalising effect of Democratic principles will be in the direc« tion of levelling down, instead of levelling np; aud no doubt there have been ignoraut Democrats whose foolish utter ances would iihiij-it justify the accusation. Bnt facts conclusively show that, in the case of modern Democracies, tha higher branches of a polite education arc not neglected, i whilo scientific training H exalted to a position of Importance which it never before occupied. If it was left for popular Governments to introduce coroprchonaive systcm-i of universal and compulsory education in ihe elementaiy branches, their efforts hare by nu means ceased there. In speak ing recsntly at the inauguration o£ the new University College at Liverpool, for tho foundation of which over £100,000 had been biibscribed, the Karl of D^rby recog nised this feature of Anglo-Saxon Demi cracie3. He pointed out that the Liverpool College was established on absolutely neutral and unscctarian principles, and it would supply evidence tint commerce and culture were not antagonistic, besides affording a means by which local public spirit might display itself. After congratu lating the citizens oa having become possessed of six University chairs, each endowed with £10,000, his Lordship pointed out that in the changing times m which we are living, it was shown that Demo cracy appreciated science and education, and whatever might happen a scientific foundation was not likely to be disen dowed. It is pleasant to find a member of the aristocratic orders making this graceful acknowledgment ot the refining influences ot Democratic institutions, and proving himself to be above th» ignorant prejudices which prevail oa this subject; tho ouly pity being that Lord Derby diould occupy an almost exceptional position among the nobility in roped to breadth and liberality of thought. Quite apart from the zeal for the higher cnlture displayed by the demo cracy (as distinguished from the aristocracy) of Great Britain, it require? but a glance at what has been accomplished in that dhec tion by such purely Democratic com inanities ac the United States of America, and the British colonies in America and Australasia, to convince even the most prejudiced that the advantages of the higher branches of education are fully appreciated —perhaps oven more so than was ever the case under a despotic form of government. The lively interest evinced in this city and the colony generally in the proceedings of the Senate ef the New Zealand Univci>itt, during its recent scssio-js here, is evidence of the importance attached to tbe subject by New Zealand colonists ; and tho Go vernment will, we doubt not, prove its accord with public opinion by offering every assistance towards the early establishment of a University College in Auckland. In one respect, such institutions gain vastly under Democratic as compared withd'jjpjtiG rule. Being " broad-based nprju the people's wili," they are not dependent for their existence upon the caprice of an indi vidual nor subject to the harratsiug con ditions and tests which in former times attached to their privileges, The effete religious tost has disappeared, and it is the tendency to abolish any privilege which the possessor of wealth enjoys over the poor Btudent in respect of tho advantages of collegiate institutions. It i? impossible to tell how much the world has lost in the past through the crashing out of the light of many a noble genius—

" Checked by the scoff of Pride, by Envy's frown, And Poverty's unconquerable bar." Democracy is changing all this.'ai.d will, by wwely.directefl effort, succeed in foster

ing, developing, and utili'iot; the native talent of the people, to the pleasure and profit of the whole.

On onr foarth page will be found an in teresting column of sporting notes by onr correspondent " Areas," crowded ont of last night's isaue bj> pressure of local matter.

The Rev Joseph Long, who is so well known in Auckland, acd who leaves for his new sphere of labour in New Plymouth shortly, will give a farewell addre-s at the Sunday evening service in the Theatre Koyal.

We understand that Mr Percy S. Small field, who has acted for some time past as lay reader of St. Paul's, and who is to be ordained deacon to-morrow morning, will on the invitation of the incumbent preach at St. Paul's to-morrow evening.

Divine services will be held at tke several churches to-morrow, as per announcements, St Sepulchre's .Chutcb, ordination service, 11 a.m.; Lorne^street Hall, Rev. S. Edger, at 11 a.m. on "Paul's conviction of Immor tality ;" Tetnperr.Dce Hall, at G. 45 p.m., Mr George A. Brown," Can Believers in Christ know they are saved?"; Theatre, evening service aa usual.

A meeting of creditors in the estate of Benry Carter, contractor, of Cambridge, was held yesterday in the Court-house. Mr J. P. Thompson was elected trustee to bankrupt's estate. Liabilities, £229 17s Si; assets (including book debts), £123. lv Guuiby's cßtute, the liabilities wereisei down at £168 12j "d; nominal assets, £37.

The Kemuera licensing election wa3 held yesterday. Mr Thomas Cotter was the returning officer, and announced the result of the election, viz.; Mes.re C. Hesketh, 21; W. F. Buckland, 20; T. Ching, 18; M. A. Clark, 16; *\ P. Yonge, 14; *. Larking, 11; J. M. Lennox, S; J. Newman, 8; J. Wrißley, 7. Tbe five former gentle men were declared duly elected.

The business at the Polico Court tbis motniig, before Mr Mac Donald 101., was limited to one drunkArd,namei S. Yielding, who yielded to the temptation of a " long beer," and others in succession, which had the effect of laying the strongman on his back in a by-street, where he was found fuce upwards by a constable. Samuel paid 03 and cost", ani lett the Court in quest of his coat.

We understand that a sermon will be preached to-moirow eveaiog in St. Matthew's Church on "Jtarly Death." As it will doubtlcs? refer to the recent yre tnature decease of a young member of the Comniuiiicants' Guild, the Bible Class, and tin Sunday-school, we have no doubt that the members of these bodies, as well a? young people generally, will take the opportunity of attending. The Lenten course will be resumed, we hear, on Sun day icxt.

The worthy signalman at Mount Victoria station had a lively time of it from day breaK until nine o'clock this moruiug. During that time the flagstaff was com pletely covered with cones and flags, which denoted that the following craft were in the oiling :—Three steamer*, two barques, one ship, one schooner, and a brig, Time have been very lew arrivals indeed within tbe list fortnight, and this is another exempli fication of the old saying that "It never rains but it pours."

During the six years ending ISSO, the annual valuation of rateable property in tbe colony of Victoria iocrexsed by £278,466 in cities, towns, and boroughs, and by £844,005 in shires. Iv the year ISSO, how ever, the valuations show a considerable falling off, being £23,603 under the amount of the preceding year. In every year up to 1879, property showed a steady rate of io cre' Be ; sod no reason is asiigned for the sudden fall ot value in 18 SO. Ihe greater proportion of the decrease is in the urban districts.

The committee ot tbo Auckland Rifle Association held a meeting last evening in tho Drillshcd, Major Derrom in the chair. '111'! chairman stated tbat tha Association had £70 for division in prizes ou the late shooting excursion. It v.-;u resolved that a trophy should be purchased out of the citizens aubtcriptious, to be designated tbe "Citizens'Piizo," aßd to be ttiven in con nection with tbe 4th match. Those entitled to choose articles arc desired to call at the «bop of Captain Payne thU evening and place their names opposite the articles of their choice. '1 he meeting for the presen tation of the prizes by Mr Firth to take place in the opening week in April. Another meeting will beheld in the course of next week.

Tbe monthly service- of sacred song will be given to-morrow afternoon on tbe Hos pital lawn at three o'clock. The Itev. Wm. Motley will deliver an address on this occasion, if possible. The choir will be large, and, as usual, under tbo guidance and general sway of Mr Kyan, who never fails in his appointments. Several promi nent members ot St. Paul* choir have promised their services, including Mrs Kevitt, and Messrs Mackie and Wiidman. Mis 3 Samson (St. Andrew's) will also take part. The hymns of Sankey and Moody will h; used for the last time during the tcawn. Messrj Lincoln and Kyan offer a cordial invitation to vocalists and the public to walk up the hill, and on its summit, under the blue of heavec, enjoy and participate in the pbasurea of the hospital service.

The advisability of having another change of lesson books at the public schools was considered at a receut meet ing of the lio ird of Education, and a reso lution passed to the effect that Nelson's "Third .Series" should be introduced. Such a change, it is well known, entails considerable expense on parents, many of whom cannot afford the extra outlay, when their children are at present in possession of good new book? of another foriea. The City School Committee havo wisely taken up the matter, and at © meeting held last evening instructed tho secretary to inform tbe Board that, in the opinion of the com mittees a change of school-books is a matter of such importance that it is not desirable that snch should be made until after the committee representing the various school di-trictj have been consulted, It was pointed oat that Collins'* series (exclusive of primer?) at published prices, co-*t 5s 3d, and Kelson'u series (exclusive of primers) Id 7d. We think the tugitestion to consult "all" Hchoul committees a wise one, and trust the matter will have full considera tion from aIL

To the Editor: Sir, —In your last night's issue you publish a letter and claim sent to the City Council by Mr T. Slator, having reference to Councillor Offer's actions ro City Market, lam very sorry to find my name used in this matter I have no wis-li to be mixed up in anybody's quarrels, but as a lover of tuith, especially ia high places, I cannot let Mr Offer's statement pass unchallenged, for there is no iruth in it (except that I asked him to inspect the shed which I had erected). He did so tho following day—but instpad of condemning he was iv favour of it remain it, as he says, he led! mo to believe ing as it was-of which I have a witness. I deny tbo accuracy of Mr Oiler's statements to the Council upon this matter. If this is a sample of tbo manner in which Mr Offer has been dealing with the public upon city matters, there is no wonder that many men have little faith in htm as a Councillor. I with you, sir, wish him a pleasant trip home, and hope upon his return he will bo found to have improved in his respectfor strict veracity.— Youre, &c, Hy. KAProX, City Market. March 25.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Schools Committee was held last evening, all the membera being present, with Mr Schmidt presiding. Letters from the Board were read stating (1) that £10 bad been granted towards the purchase of books for tbe Beresford-street School Library; (2) that Mesws B, Cronin and H. McLeod had been attacbed to the Wellesley-slreet school as probationer?, and that Miss George hal resigned her engagement as probationer at the tamn school j (3) that it was proposed to remove Miss Ballantine, assistant, from Nelson-street to another school; (4) that the Board approved of the report of the committee re repairs to schools needed, excepting the spiking of Nelson fitrcet school fence, which it declined to sanction. The headmasters of Wellesley fctreet, High-streer, and Nelson-street schools foiwsrdpd lists showing the names of pupila who were not sent up at tbc re cent standard examinations and aligned reasons as follows ; — Wellcalcy.street Ecbool: mental deficiency and below aver age ability, 11 boys and 12girls; irregular attendance and absence through illnnss, 69 bojs and Cl fiirla; recent admissions, 51 boys and 32 girls. Nelson-street school: Carales?, idle, obstinate, or dnll, 7 boys and 8 girls; irregular attendance and ab sent through illncsp, 28 bojs and 5 girls; abst-.nt during examinations, 5 boys and 5 girls; recent admissions, 3 boys and 5 girls; too young or delicate, 2 boys and 1 girl, High-street school: One scholar was not equal to the lir=t standard, and another attended very irregularly. It was decided to direct the Board's attention to the fre quent changes of teachers in these schools, more especiallyreapecting the first, eecond, third, aad fourth standards in' Wcllealcy street sch'iil

The members of the Auckland Naval Brigade met for monthly inspection last evening, under command of Captain Leßoy. Lieutenants Parker and Chapman were also present, and about sixty of the com pany, including the band.

Colonel Fraser, who was a large pur chaser at the recent Government sale of the Rotorna township of town and suburban sections, has started operations in one of his farm sections. He has let a contract for fencing io, ploughing, and laving down ia English grasses 120 acres.

To the Bdifor : Sir,—Wonld you kindly allow me to correct an error which appeared in your last issue stating that Professor CaLliau's advanced singing class was to meet on last Friday night No alteration has been made in the time, and the class will meet as utual on Tuesday evening.—l am, &c, G. E. Boylk, Secretary.

A varied entertainment, sustained by local talent, will be piven on Monday even ing, as per announcement, in the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, in aid of the funds of the Good Samaritan Lodge of Good Templars. The chair will be taken at 8 o'clock. The programme contains a number of choice items, duets, ballads, etc., also one or two addresses, and a brace of novelties for tbe season.

Juit before the departnre of the s.s. Staff* from Opotiki on Tnetday morning, Mr Angus Smith met with a very serious acci dent. He had been down on board the steamer, and was riding back through the settlement, when his horse shied, just op posite the Royal Hotel, throwing Mr smith heavily to the ground. He was picked up, and taken into the Koyal Hotel, where it was found one of his thighs was broken.

At the meeting of the French Literary Society this evening a debate will lake place between Messrs Thoi. Mahouey and E. M. C. Harrison on the question, "Is it preferable that National Instruction al'ould be placed under the central control of the Minister of Education rather than under that of the Boards of Education aud the School Committees ?"' Mr Maboney undertaking to support tho pro posit ion, and Mr Harrison electing to dispute it

When poor Walter Montgomery was in Sydney, more than a dozen years ago, be used to have baby nights; that is to say, nights when every woman bringing a baby to the theatre was a-iraiited free. He piayed admirably on these occasions, but there was not mnch of what he said to be heard. But be declared that he never felt so happy as when he listened to the hun dreds of crowiapr, crying, and screaming little creatures in front of him, because he knew that he had made their mothers happy, imd that a whole array of women were ready to do battle for him. The audience were not so delighted.

To the Editor : Sir,—Mr Waters, con fectioner, of Quee^-street, has been kind euough to permit me to place my drawiug of the model which I have sent to the Shipwright Exhibition in London in bis window on Monday next, ho that the ship builders and my other friends may have the opportqnity of seeing it before it leaves by the mail on Tuesday. The drawing will alto shew t;:e geometrical diagonal which I use as a basis for my designs, and the mode of its construction. Ido not hold with keeping such things secret, so whatever good there may be in this result of much thought and labour, whoever likes is welcome to.—l am, etc-i J. Waymodth,

The question raised by the writer of the followiug letter is ofiutercst to boat owners : —To the Kditor: Sir,-Mr G. Strong public bath-keeper, obtained permission from the Harbour Board to erect a gridiron for tbe accommodation of bis own boats. Now, sir, can be make a charge «f 5s to shove a boat over his gridiron into the sea, or can he charge the same to bring one, an open boat, from the water over his gridiron on the land, the land being public property ? By answering the same yon will greatly oblige—A Boat Ownkb. [He has no authority whatever to make such charges.— Ed. K.S.]

A pamphlet lias been pulishcd at Wash ington, entitled "The Irish Avenger; or, Ityaamile Evangelist." Ita 16 pages are tilled with wild incendiary appeals to the Irish to destroy London. There are many Scriptural quotations designed to show tbat God approves such work, and there is a hymn beginning " Hail dyna mite, gloiioua dynamite." At the close the writer says : "Blessed be the hand that causes the first outbreak of the forked red flame that wraps London in % blaze. Blessed be they who fan that flame into a towering conflagration which no hnmau power can arrest, till the den of the British tyrants shall become a heap of iuin»." The author is an Irishman named P. M. M'Gill, who eta • that the pampblft ■ is the first of a series uf lour. The next n amber will give instructions how to u-c dynamite most safely and effectively.

The repair of the Richmond Koad has for a considerable time past been the subject of dispute between the Ponsonby and Newton Highway Board?, but there appears at last to be a prospect of a settlement being arrived at. It is well known that the road forms the boundary between tbe two dis tricts, i.nd although Ponsonby collec's a considerable amount of rates there, tbe trustees claimed tbat their responsibility proceeded no further than the footpath, and that the repair of tbe centre of the road could not legally be a charge npon thrrn. A clatne tv added to the Public Works Act making the centre of boundary riads the boundary lim», and the excuse was removed. Negoliitions eiace then have bad no effect, bnt last night the Newton ratepayers offered to pay £75 to wards the formation and repair of the road, if Poosonby would do the same. This pro position will be laid before the Ponsonby Board at its next meeting.

Jem Mace, and the Dramatic Company which is associated with him, repeated their performances at tbe Theatre Koyal last evening, the actors presenting a come, dietta and a humorous sketch, Mr Arthur Elliott giving a brief account of Mace's pugilistic exploits, besides exhibiting his trophies, and tbe redoubtable Jem Turn self going through his illustrations of clauical statuary. The last item was de cidedly the beat on the programme, the postures and attitudes being studied, and true to tbe figures that were being imitated, while the fine physique of the athlete was seen to tbe greatest advantage. The after piece had not been well rehearsed, and the consequence was a redundancy of "gag." Otherwise the entertainment was good. An entire change ot programme is promised far to-night, the principal feature being a set-to at boxing between Mr Mace and Mr F. Edniond*, who is described as the "Surrey Middle Weight." He won tbe Marqnis of Quecnsberry's Challenge Cup, aud the West London Middle Weight Compel ition Medal of 1878.

The following story is told in a Melbourne paper :— There is a gentleman who, as he wears his best clothes on Saturdays, I take to bo a frequenter of the Synagogue, and who is, I believe, an authority in the hop market. He is olso remarkable for au almost ioipene rable deafness. Meeting an acquaintance arm-in-arm with a cousin from New Zealand, ho pressed them to adjourn to the bar pirlour of the Cerf Blanc ia Spiing-street, The visitor, who speaks tbo Maori language fluently, used it freely in conversation and pleading an en gagement, shortly loft the two friends together When they were alone the gen tleman with tie defective ear-drum said, " What a nice fellow your friend is, He mu»t be one of our people. I never in my life heard a man speak such good Hebrew." The confusion of tongues here mentioned suggests a new possibility as to the where abauts of the Lost Tea Tribes, which our friends of the British Israel Association should investigate at once.

A meeting of persona interetted in (he formation of the proposed Waikato Farmers' Co-operative Association waa^held at Tamahcre on Thursday oreniDgj Mr Baraugh in tbe chair. The secretary read & letter offeiing to sell Messrs Holly's Mill. It was derided to consider it when the association was formed. The secretary pfiid that the following .Auckland mer chants amongst others had promised co operation ;- Messrs Hurst, Harper, Coup land, C. King, and Captain Elliott, Some disciiHsion then ensued on the prospectus prepared, a gentleman present considering that it was not sufficiently explicit to satisfy the general public. The question of starting a flour mill was then discussed, but all present seemed favourably disposed to the proposal that the a»S' cation should build fire and rat-proof granaries in different places for tbc storing ot grain, as this would enable tbe farmer to thresh out his wheat, store it safely, and enable him on the asso ciation's certificate to procure a money ad vance upon ir, waiting fora favourablomaiket to effect tbe actual sale, instead of, as now, having to rush bis grain upon the market. The meeting approved of the proposal to establish cheese and butter factories, and a general opinion was expressed that the association might assist struggling settlers to crop their land, Some fresh names were added ti the committee, and it was_ ar< ranged that the committe should devise a working schemejfor the association, to bo presented to a public meeting to be held in a fortnights

It will be seen frcm onr advertising columns that the booths and gater, for the Auckland Champion Pedestrian dis play, are to be sold at auction by Tonks and Ho., on Monday next.

Mr P. Reid, manager of the Sncces3 mine at Coromandel, has forwarded the following telegram :—" Banked forty ounces of speci men gold to.day."

The " Tapanui Courier" says that Mr D. Ferguson, -who has a farm on M'Kellars Flat, threshed 80 bnsheb of rye-grass to the acre this year. The seed is valued at 5s per bushel, being an extraordinarily fine sample. Twenty pounds in cash an acre is not a bad yield, and yet people say farming won't pay.

The Rev. W. Robertson Smith, whb was lately deprived of hia professorship in Aberdeen University, is now lecturing on "The Prophets, and their workandtimes.' He is thirty-five years of age, of medium Height, and is good-looking. He ha 3 a fine forehead and a strong head covered with black hair. His voice is clear, and its tone argumentative and unemotional.

The ship Pareora arrived from London this morning after a lengthy passage of 111 days. It will be remembered that she first left the Downs on November 26tb, but had to put back through the loss of two anchors. The passengers were interviewed by Dr Philson,Health Officer, this mornine. and are reported all in good health. A full report of the voyage appears in our shipping column.

The burgesses of Tauranga were to have held a meeting on Thursday afternoon to considei the question of a water supply for that township. The Engineer his sug gested three methods of supply at the various estimated costs of £6,900, £8,600, and £11,700, tbe details of which were given exhaustively in the report. The ex penditnre of £6,900 would give a supply of 9,000 gallons per diem ; £8,600 would fur nish 27,000 gallons per diem ; and the third projected scheme, costing £11,700 wonld jield 200,000 gallons per diem.

Mr Harry Power, with his "./Esthetic Party of Sunflowers and Character Imper sonators," consisting of Mdlle, Lolo de Glorian, Miss Amy Leslie, and Mr Julian J. Langtrey, &c, has arrived in the South, tor a tour through New Zealand with " his tTanscendactly Hclicioui scream," eniitled " Buttle and Bounce," which has been especially written for them by a prominent Sydney dramatic writer. It will be played in public for the first time on tbe opening night of their New Zealand tour.

The Australian Champion A'hletes evi dently mean business. They wera on tbe Domain cricket ground this moraing doing their several distances, and shewed grand ability. O'Brien, who is a perfect living wonder, did about four miles, showing a stride and style that ought to draw a big crowd, simply for the sake of being able to say they bad seen bo good a man before. O'Connor walked a conple ot mile*, show ing wonderful improvement on what was considered crack from h m whem he was here before. Freeman gave a well-known amatent a etrat in a 100 yd sprint, and ran over him easily, though not in good condition, owing to his accident at Wellington. Al together their performances in training promise an excellent day's sport on Satur day next

At a London hospital, last week (says the writer of "Town Talk" in the Mel bourne " Areus ") one of the governors of tbe establishment —an ancient admiral— moved by the amenities of the season, or the mildness of the weather, made a tour among tbe inmates. Ue made himself so very agreeable to one old seaman to whom he spoke, I suppose ia nautical style, that he won the patient's heart, who never doubted that he was one of his own class as well as kidney. " You are one of the right sort, mate, you are," be said, " and though it* dead against tbe roles of this here chip, I don't mind telling you that I've got a bottle of gin under my pillow, and you're very welcome to have a pull at it.1' Tableau and curtain.

Sir John Robertson toll a deputation in Sydney lately that tho only condition upon which tbe Government would aid illusions to the aborigines of New South Wales was that there should be nothing sectarian about them.

While it is to Webster, an American, that England owes the most characteristic de-cription of her power, " whose morning drum beat, tolio wing the sun and keeping company with the honri, circles the earth with one continuous and unbroken strain of martial airs," it is to Bright, an Englishman, tbat Americans owe the most characteristic description of their country as " one vast confederation stretching from the frozen North in unbroken line to the plowing South, and from the wild billows of the Atlantic westward to the calmer waters of the Pacific main—one people, and one language, and one law and one faith, and over all the vast continent the home of freedom and a refuge for the oppressed of every race and of every dime."

Dr. Elliott writes as follows:—Sir, — During tue patt week two cases of accident in consequence of abated water bottles breaking have been reported in your pap >r. I have a third case to describe and some remarks to make on the subject, which may tend to prevent a repetition ot these accident). la the case broach t under my notice, the lady was quietly taking some soda water out of the basket in which it was being delivered, when, without any apparent cause, one of the bottles bar.it and caused a deep wound in the fore-arm 3J inches in length. Had the wound been a little lower, one, and probably botb, oi the main arteries of the fore-arm would hare been wounded, and a cerions and painful operation would have been necessary. Even as it was, the stitching and dressing of the wound required some fortitude on the part of the lady. I would suggest:—(l) That all battles should be annealed by being placed in cold water, \ which should then be grad ually brought to the boiling poict, and allowed to cool gently. (2) Each time the bottles arc filled with tcrated water they should be carefully examined for Haws in the glass, or cracks. (3) In sunny weather the (crated waters should be delivered to shop-keeperri and privato consumers in covered carts or baskets. (4) The bottles should not be quite so fully charged with carbonic acid gas in summer as in winter, in order to allow for the expansion caused by heat. (5) /Krated waters should be kept in a cool place, and not be ihaken in moving more ttiaa is necessary.—l am, &a, Frederick William Elliott, M.D., Aberdeen, M.H.'J S., London.

Mr J. P. Birley has lodged a complaint with the City Schools Committee against Mr H. Worthington, head teacher of the Wellesley-atrett School charging that gentleman with being uncourteous and uncivil to himself and Mra Biney on different occasions. " Once," Mr Biiley writes, "Mr Wotthington told my child she had a paltry excuse," and again ■' when Mra Birley called at the school for one of the children Mr Worthing ton returned a gruil'A'o' and refused leave of absence." Mr Birley enclosed a copy of several of the notes sent and ausweis received.as follows: -March 10th, " Please excuse .Elizabeth Birley's absence from school yesterday. She was kept at home by her mother." Mr Worthlngton's reply j—" Her mother ought to have Known better." No 2 (which was denounced as frivolous): —"Please excuse iilizaboth Birley's absence yesterday. She w,is kept at house in consequence of the in disposition of her mother. Mrs Birley was nearly blind." In reply to this letter Mr Worthington wrote, stating that he admitted most of the facts quoted by Mr Birley, bat begged to assure toe committee that he never, at any time, had the slight est idea of doing more than his duty, Mr Birley, it appeared, could not understand the motives which actuated a teacher, and attributed motives which he could honestly cay never actuated him (Mr Worthington). " Mr Birley," he said, "cannot understand that a firm and prompt denial of leave of absence, or an expression of dissatisfaction for frivolous excuse in not only in my power, but is actually my duty. I have no doubt that Mr Birley, in common with other parents, is of opinion that his arrange ments and needs are of paramount im portance, bathe and they have yet to learn that the public schools of a country are for the people, and not merely for an individual tfi be used at his caprice. X should be very sorry to hurt the feelings of any .'parent in my manner of dealing with their children, but I must speak emphatically and to the' point, when I find that gentle remonstrance will not effect the purpose." Mr Birley bad said "he would do as he pleased with his children." Jf he would do so he must, fie (Mr Worthington) could not prevent it, but could and would continue to express his dissatisfaction at excuses which he con sidered frivolous. Alter considering the matter at some length, the School Com mittee decided that a copy of Mr Worthing, ton's letter should bo sent to Mr Birley. The prevailing opinion seemed that Mr Worthington had not done anything seriously wrong, and that hia explanation wonld satisfy the complainant.

FUTURE LOCAL GOVERN MENT OF KARANGAHAPE DISTRICT.

DISORDERLY MEETIKG,

As adjouroed meeting of the ratepayers of this district was held at the Primitive Methodist School, Pitt-street, last evening, for the purpose of considering what form of local self-government shall in future rule in the district. At the previous meeting, a motion in favour of joining the city had been proposed, but after considerable dis cussion, the meeting had been adjourned without a vole being taken on the motion. The chsirman—Mr Bevau, Chairman of the Highway Board — having read the ad vertisement convening the meeting, he was asked by Mr Wilkes whether there was any correspondence from Eden Terrace and Arch HjJL The chairman replied that a letter had been received from Eden Terrace recommending the formation of Karangahape into a separate borough. Mr Garrett moved a vote of thanks to the Eden Terrace .Road Boird for their gratuit ous advice.

Mr Cherry said the first question before them was—were they to remain as they were in the county? Mr Wilkcs moved that they should sever their connection with the county.

Mr Garrett thought that they should first take the adjourned business. At bis re quest the chairman rdad the motion wMch stood adjourned, which bad been moved by Mr Penalligan. Mr Cherry then moved as an amendment, " That the Karangahape di trict be formed into a borough within its own boundaries." He considered they had no right to include other districts, such as Eden Terrace and Arch Hill, fle referred to the disadvan tages of joining the city, pointing out that the official expenditure absorbed half the rates, and alluded to the question of drain age and water supply. His advice win, that they Bhould do for themselves, and if they found that they could not, they could then try to get under the wing of the city. Mr Garrett thought that a correct record should be taken of any resolution pro posed.

At this point a beery ratepayer began to make a noise, whereupon another rate payer proposed that he should be put out. The beery ratepayer said it wonld take a better man than the person who had spoken to put him out.

The Chairman said if a man came to the meeting, he had no business ts come tight. (Uproar,)

Mr Stevenson seconded the amendment, and in doing so he thought that the district wonld do well by forming an independent Borough. They would .then obtain the publicans' licenses, aljne amounting to £300 per annum, and carters' licenses, etc., which came to a considerable sum. This they would get if formed into a Borough. Be thought that each Mayor, before being elected, should be made to give a pledge to give his services for nothing. (The beery ratepayer : Same as you did.) In answer to Mr Garrett, tbe Chairman said that the motion was " that the district jtin the city." Mr Wilkei said he questioned if they could form the district into a borough, as the Act prescribed that it mast have an area of two miles. He questioned if the district included that area. He thought Mr Cherry hsd made a mis-statement con cerning the amount at which the resident iof the distrust would ts rated if they joined the city. He referred to the Mayor's remarks on the matter at the City Council meeting on the previous evening. (At this stage the beery ratepayer caused a considerable sensation by rolling or, the floor). They should look forward to the tiaje when tbe city would be very rich —when the endowments would be of much greater value than at present. He poiuted out that if they had formed a borough when the matter was broached some years ago, they would have been en titled to 1000 acres for ai> endowment, lie was arguing to shew them that they could not form a borough by themselves.

A ratepayer, whose name we did not ascertain, thought tuey sheuldjoin the city at once (applause and uproar, and cries of "chair.")

Mr Garrelt criticised Mr Cherry's state meats, and taen proceeded to shew, from the present experience of Parnell, that if they went in for works they would have to rate themselves above the preteat rateage of Is in the £. Parnell was now ad vertising a special rate of 3d and another of id in the £.

Mr Staines said that he was inclined to favour joining of the city. He pointed ont that the district would gain an advan tage, as at present the city charged them with the muatenance of the Karangahape Road. Then there was the water. Should they join the city, they would have the beuehts of the water supply, and a conse quent redaction fa the insurance rates. (Oaring the coarse of Mr Stainci's remarks, the beery ratepayer frequently interrupted him with cries of " George.") Mr Stainea said he did not believe in being addressed ia that manner, and he did not come to the meeting to be insulted. If the individual continued, be would appeal to the Chairman to have him pnt oat. (Cries of " pnt him oat.") The beery individual said that he would not be put out, and George Staiats was net the man to do it.

Mr Warrenspuke ia suppoit of the proposal to join the city,and pointed out if the; formed a separate borough, the coat of working the Local If lections Act would be a serious ex pense of itself. He considered it would be a^farce to have nine councillors and a mayor fora district containing 125 acres. The spsaker then proceeded to point out the ne cessity of a drainage system and a water supply.

Mr Sturtevan t also argued the necessity of a drainage tystern.

Mr Jeuue spoke ia favour of forming a separate borough, for the reason that Parlia ment might give them new local institu tions which they could adopt if they pre served their autonomy. They might try the borough first, and if it did not work they could then fall back on ths city. If they joined the city they wonld have to go dowa on their knees to the Mayor every time they wanted to put a shingle on theft houses

The Re». Mr Mason pointed out that it was a question if they could form a borough of their own. if they could not the next best was to joiu the city. He taw some very cogent reasons f>r adopting the lat'.er course. They would get their roads male irrespec tive of local interest. Anyone who had eyes in his head cooLl fee that local influ ence had had a good deal to do with the construction of roads, fie argued at con siderable lenvth the desirability of auialga mating with the city. Mr Cherry said he had read the state ment of accounts of the City Council, and he based his statements on the figtms therein contained. The whole ra'ei otthe city amounted to £3,149 and the official ex penses to £1,753. He had not been wiong in stating that tho expenses were 50 per cent, of the rates. The city expended £16,000 of borrowed money on the streets last year, which they would not have next. He was certain they would not expend any borrowed money on this district unless the ratepayers paid tor it.

In answer to Mr Garrett, Mr Cherry said ho did not include the meter charge on tha amount of the rates. The total income of the city was 5A 3,000 and odd. This had _ been made up by transfer/ing of certain amounts from loan accounts to general account.*.

The Kcv. P. Mason moved as a further amendment, " That a poll be taken within 14 days of the ratepayers of the Karaga hape Roid Board with the view of ascer taining the opinion with respect tp the dis trict jomingtlie city." Mr Warren suggested the appointment of a committee to obtain information and ascertain the views of the City Council. The Rev. Mr Mason said that the poll would settU nothing; it would only show Ilia Bard what was the feeling"of the rate payers.

Mr Wilkes moved an amendment that a committee be appointed for the purpose of obtaining all the information on this sub ject, to be submitted to a fafure meeting. Seconded by Mr Warren. The Chairman was reading over the amendments, when the Beery individual sauntered up to the chairman's seat and eaid he wanted to " know the real Mackay about this ma ter.V He then ascended the rostrum behind the chairman, and began making antics. After some trouble he was prevailed upon to take his seat By this time, however, the audience had become so disgusted with the 'continual di3 tuibance ot speakers and the apparent inability of the chairman to keep order, that fully one-halt of them left ths building. During ttie hubbub, Mr Garrett told the chairman that bo was utterly incompetent, and advised nim to permit someone else to take the chair at the next meeting, or the matter would never be settled.

The Chairman said he could conduct a meeting quite as well as Mr Garrett. He then proceeded amidst much disorder to put the propositions, and amidst numerous objections on the part of movers and seconders, the amendment re the appoint ing of a committee was declared carried.

I The audience then rose logo, but alter the expenditure of a large amount of per. snasive eloquence on the part of the Chafr man, they were prevailed upon to wait Messrs Warren, Garrett, Cherry, Wilkeg and Stephecson were then elected a com mittee in accordance with Mr Wflkeff motion. The election of a trustee to fill the place of Mr Sims -was then proceeded witb Messrs Jeune and Wilkes were nominated and the (how ot hands being largely in favour of the latter, he was declared elected. The meeting then dispersed. • '

CABLEGRAMS.

[Eetjtkb's Teleqeams.]

MONETARY AND COMMEBCIAL. 1

LONDON, Mareh;23, Consols 101 J. New Zealand securitie* firm at last quotations Total reserve in notes and buUion in Bank ot England £15,000,000. Therejare no changes to report in Colonial produce markets; 12,200 bale* were catalogaed at to-day's wool auction, the tone of which was strong. Superfine and finest qualities oE all classes of wool arefirmerj 1,100 bales have been withdrawn from sale since the opening of the series.

COLLEGE OF MTJBIC,

A meeting tor the purpose of considering the questioa of the proposed new Colleee of Music was held this evening. The Prince of Wales presided, and there were present a large number of distinguished persons, and many colonial residents in England ; Earl Kimberley, Secretary; of State; Sir Henry Parkes, and the Agent-General for the Colonies. Several of the speakers on the occasion appealed to Colo nials to co-operate in the objects of the meeting, and resolutions were pasted with a view to the formation of the proposed CaUege. *^

PROPOSAL FOR NEW FOEM OF OATa.

LONDON, Much 23.

In the House of Lords to-day the BUI lo r traduced by Earl Redesdale requiring that a member of Parliament, upon taking the customary oath of allegiance^saould declare his belief in God, was rejected on the motion for the second reading, without division. -

PRINCE LEOPOLD'S ANNUITY

VOTED.

LONDON, March 23.

In the House of Commons, to-day, the motion granting a sum of £10,000 annuity to I'iince Leopold, on the occasion of hit approaching marriage to the Princess Helena of Waldeck, was voted on a division by a considerable majority. The minority, numbering 42 members, consisted of Kadi cals and Parnellite members.

PROHIBITION OF CHINESE.

WASHINGTON, March 23.

The House of Representatives ha* pasted the Chinese Exclusion Bill, which was recently voted by the Senate. The measure entirely prohibits Chinese immigration toe twenty years, and only permits Chinese officials, merchants, students, and travel lers to enter the United States.

AVBTRAU.AN.

ADELAIDE, this day. Arrived: Steamship Sorata, from Ply mouth (Feb. 8).

THE SYDNEY CUF.

SYDNEY, this day.

Sweet William is favourite for tbe Sydney Cup and Hawkesbury Handicap.

SYDNEY, March 24.

A boat accident occurred in the harbour to-day, resulting in the death of two men.

COMMERCIAL. SYDNEY. March 24.

Hennery's brandy, case, 33s Gd; bulk, quarters, 13s. Patna rice, per ton, £12 10b ; sugar, Co.'a No. 1 pieces, per ton, £34. New Zealand oats have advanced 3d per bushel, and are quoted at 3s 3d. Maize has advanced to 5s 6d per bushel. Tobacco, raven's twist, Is 6Jd per lb.

ADELAIDE, March 24.

Wheat, par bushel, 53 3d to 5s 4.1. The market is dull. Town floor, per ton, £12 5s to £12 10s; country brands, £11 10s to £11 15s.

SHIPPING. MELBOURNE, March 24. Arrived, this evening: The Union Com pany's steamship Hero from the Bluff.

RICHMOND RO AD: MEETING OF RATEPAYERS.

IX accordance with a requisition presented to the Chairman of the Newton Highway Board. &i meeting of the residents of Richmond wan held last evening at Messrs Warnock's Wool shed, Cox's Creek, to consider the; state of the Richmond Road, and receive the report of the deputation appointed at last meeting. There was ajgood attendance. Mr Robert T.Waxnock; Chairman of the Newton Board, presided.

The Chairman, in introducing; the business, referred to the disgraceful state of the roads at | th? present time, notwithstanding the frequoat and strenuons efforts he had made to induce the Ponsonb.v Board to contribute towards the cost. He referred to the statement that Newton had never made any proposition to Ponsonby on the subject, and read a number of extracts from Board minutes during the last six years, dis proving that assertion; He also read a series of letters from the Ponsonby Board in re- • ply to others that had been tent. The first of these was dated February Uth, 1677, and was « signed Joseph A. Tole, and offered to give £10 it the Newton Board woul i expend £80 and ob tain subscriptions if necessary, so as to place the road in a good permament condition. Mr War nock said the work would hare cost £375, and therefore this proposal that Newton should hare £335 of the amount was simply ridiculous. In March, 18T9. Mr Thome wrote asking the New ton Board to furnish cost of forming and metal, ' ling the road as proposed in letter. In Novem ber of the same year, Mr S, E. Hughes, junior forwarded another communication sjating that tho fonsonby- Board was sorry it could not do anything to Richmond Road at that time for want of funds. Three months later, as the result of various overtures, Ponsonby said it was prepared to expend £10 on the road, and asked what amount Newton would be willing " $ to expend. No action was taken, and more than a year after wardsl Mr Gulliver sent a communi- >' cation from the Ponsonby Board stating that In view of existing circumstances, the matter of ! metal for the Richmond uoad could not be en- '; terturned. In consequence of those dishearten ing letters, the Board decided that it was useless wasting time in corresponding with them. They saw the best way was to see the members " individually and lay the matter before them, >| and this was done. When the Government subsidy and other money began to flow in pretty freely, the Ponsonby Trustees opened their hearts, and appeared to have determined s to dp something handsome. They wrote offering to spend £50 in Brown-street, which was within the Ponsonby boun- y dary, if the Newton Board would expend a similar amount on the repair of 'Rfotimnnrt Road, which was the division between the two districts. This proposal was certainly unfair, | and was all one sided. The speaker proceeded to say that the present state of the road,—bo I close to the city—was disgraceful, although he ' ) had used his utmost endeavours to have the nuisance remedied. The only real proposal - they received from Ponsonby was the offer to v spend £40 on tho road, if Newton would form ; the road. Mr W. J. Andrews reported that the depute- ' tion appointed at the last meeting had biter viewed the Ponsonby Trustees. Thoaa gentlemen said that when the road was cut, they offered to pay half the cost of metalling the road if Newton would ,;"■; pay the other half, but they were told that there were no funds. They also said that they had -. ; offered £18 if Newton would finish the road, and had proposed to expend £50 in Brown-street 3 if Newton would spend a similar amount in- Richmond Road. 'I,'he trustees made several preposterous proposals, but eventually it was A understood that they were open to receive a ■ proposition ou the subject from Newton. They were willing to pay £ for &. Mr Andrewß suggested that the chairman of tho Newton Board be requested to write to" the " I Ponsonby Board making a proposition, and I in the event of no arrangement being arrived at, a thatMrW.Swansoh,M.H.R., be entrusted with I a petition asking the Government to interfere.'' Air Holland considered that as the work 3 would cost about £100, one half should be dona this year, and the remainder (?) andfthe cost be equally divided between the two Boards. Air Andrews said if they only got one-half | done this year, what guarantee would they havfl I that tho remainder Would be completed within the next six years. Mr Ridling suggested that each Board should ; % undertake the construction of one-half tho road. • - !■■•••■ Mr Holland said £200 was being spent in San- ■ field-street for the benefit of three houses, and £258 in Norfolk-street for six houses. Mr Whitlow asfced if the Government had any power to compel tho Ponsonby Board to con-, ' tribute its proportion of cost. ■ Mr Warnock said all matters of this kind should be referred to the County Council, who H might determine the appeal if the Act was in operation. He had written a letter to the Coun cil asking them to appoint a • time to take | action on the- matter, and they replied j| that as the Aot was suspended they 'had no power to take the matter up; The Act gore no further remedy, but he concluded the Governor was tho proper person to Apply to. He I forwarded a full statement of the matter to tha Hon. Dr. Pollen, who was then at the head of the Government, but had not got any answer; - » He had also laid the matter beforo Mr Whitaker, but that gentleman could not advise htm. The -.' Ponsonby Board at first contended that their £ boundary extended no further than tho foot path, and he took action and succeeded in get* ting a clause added to the Publio Works Act ' making the centre of all boundary roads the . f boundary line of the district. One Chairman of the Ponsonby Board had refused point blank to do anything towards the repair of tho road, and further said that there was no law to compel I them to do so. Mr Andrews said in the event of Newton be ing formed into a Borough, it could do the work and .compel Ponsonby to pay its share of the cost ' ■•■ ;.

THE AUCKLAND ETENING STAR SATURDAY. MARCH 25.



I DON'T POT MY JEWBLLKUY IN THB WINDOW TO GET DIRTY. : Ilwetho TiarKCst and Bent Selcctod Stock of GOID AND SILVER JBWJUJMSRY, DUHOIfDB. StLTSB Pl<M», KWSCfIiO PtATB, L . UotD ADD BII.VBU "W.MCCHSS. WEBBrett FBSBKKTB, MABW.'. 0 <i FANS, BIRTH DAY Htrre, iSBCimimaNMO PBX9BKIB, 5W> Dms-I-tet Hbop ana Grandesit Assottmont.



i Special Advertisements I _ _ __________ ! W E HAVE OPENED SKVURAL OA3ES (W MANTLES, isclvdi.yq REAIi^fEALSKIN JACKETS, BKOCADED SATIN DOLMANS. WATBKPKOOF MANTLES ik Tint NEWEST BHAPB3. ?5??22i§2222222222222g2ggg liiiilliiiiiiiiiiiiiliiliii bbbbbbbbbbbccbcqqqcqgggqqq JgSg 50 CASES 50 The flret portion of the NEW GOODS for this Season aro now on view, amongst.which aro some StAGSiFicEXT Lixra ov BOYS AND YOUTHS' CIIEAP SUITS. Parents aso Guaroians will find It advan* tasconai to mako an Eably Selection. The STOCK of MEN'S CLOTHING U RimnlT snncrb, and tho VAKIETY OF HATS, HOSMTSHIRTS. BLAN-KETS FLAN NELS, Sec, second to none in New Zealand. Auckland Braxcii: QUEEN-STREKT, Opposite Theatre Royal; AXD AT ALBEBTSTBKET. THAMES. J. FITZSmONTS, Manager, esaaQGceaessasascssacspacQ asasaa^aa2sSS2_;2SS2 a2SSS22 A» liINABUKY & Co.'S NEW GOODS ! NEW (iOOUS I NKW GOODS I WK ARE NOW SHOWING OUU FIRST SHIPMENT OF AUTUMN and WINTER DKESB GOODS, MILLINERY, JACKETS, MANTLES, . ULSTERS, &C. WB HOLD THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCK OV MILLISERY Is MILLINERY MILLINERY attcklavd MILLiNKhY MILLIN£UY AUCK"'D- MILLINERY You »ro reEpecUally lavited to Vliitonr Establishment before Making Yonr Pnrohaaoß. DHE3SMAKINO ON THE PRKMISKS. CosTtjires Made on Twehtx-fodb Houas' Nonce A jIN ABURY & Q 0., m&m. qukkn-strbkt.



Seeds i Seeds i Seeds j w. j. mk * eg: Bare Just Landed their NEiV SEASON'S CLOVKHS. which an of Vory Superior Quality. White Clover. English and Datcb Ked Clover. Knell»h and American C jwgrasß. Hr.Kiiah and American Alß>!iu, Timothy, Trefoil, Rapo Lucerne, Linseed, &c. &c, &c. Having purchased prior to the rise, enables them to offer the above at wholesale rates. Inspection Invited. Also. Poverty Bar Rya Grass, machine dreeso d a splendid sample Southern Rye Grass Italian Rye Grass Cookafoot, 1-rairlo Grass, Poa I'komhiAb And ail oiher kinds o£ Agricultural and Gardoa Boods. bonkdust"! bonedust At tho City Council's desire, we have deter mined to clear out oar present stock, and in order to do so quickly, we have reduced the cricett fcr cash. Oar quotations are from £B to £9, according to quantity and quality. Isr Stock: Bell's Celobrated i inch and Boneflonr; Sydney 2 Star and 3 Star Bonedost and Boneflour; and a limited quantity of Rop pefs local manufacture. We have also (or Bale: Z New Rotey'g G and 8 h.o. Knginea and Thrashers Conlter'a Drllla • Kearsloy's Combined Keeper and Mower Corneas' Patent H.P, Chaff-cutter Al£O, Corbett & Peel's manufacture Double-farrow Piouehg, well worth Inspection Single (arrow Plough?, Horse Hses Cultivators, Rollers and Clod-crimUora Wlnnowcra, Chetsn Prangea Ckswormkatg, Cbaff-catten (small) fca, &c, &o. Also, Feed and Seed Oats, JJaize, Barley, Jflonr, f-harpa, Oaimcal, Chaff, Bran, Towl Wheat, &c &c, &a Prime .Samples of Picked Table Potatoes O 0 A N O. Pernvlan, OhlendorfTa, Dissolved Peruvian" Maldon Island, Hnon Isiund, and other Che mical Manures. w. jT h^ KBt & c o ' 101, QUEKN-STItKBT, Auckland. THE LADIES OP AUUKLAND PROVINCB are requested to inspect the GRAND SHOW Of AUTUMN and WINIEK GOODS in the Window of the CITY HALL ABOADK, QuKSN-bTitKET. ON VIEW this WMk* GARLICK & CKANWELL, Prophietoks. */ 1882.\0 vtv m n \c£ Vy WIKTER GOODSV / NOW OPBNINQ \ / UP. NOVKLTIKS in Droaa Goods NOVKWIBS in liresa TrlmmlnßS NOVttLTIKS in MUlinery NOVBLTtKS in Jackets and Dolmans NO VKI/l'lK i in Cretonnes NKW HA.TB, BONNffiT3, FLOWBB3 NBW MffiN'ri AND BOY 3' CLOTHINO NKVV BLiNKBTa, FLANNKLS. &O. FUR AND SPKINU-TOP KID GLOVB?. \GARLICK AND CRANWELL/ tOy CITY HALTi ARCADB, y^l WE NOW ALLOW ON ALL CASH PAYMENTS SPJIB CENT, DISCOUNT on Furniture PKR CKNT. DIBCOUNT on Carpets ft PBRCHJNT. DISCOUNT on Floor-clotha t) PBR CBNT. DISCOUNT on Farniahlncf ft PKR CENT. DI3COUNT on Drapery [(foods U PBR CKNT. DISCOUNT on Millinery ft PBR OKNT. DIBCOUNT on Clothing 0 PKR OKNT. DISCOUNT on aU Purchasea over One Poacd, IN AN '£ DBPARTMKNT AT TUB CITY HALL AKCADE, ONLY ONE PRTOBI CASH PRICK I BXTKA CABH DIBCOUNTI Oarlick & Cranwell, ( OTTY HALL DR4PB;kY ATJD FURNIRHIN TG ARCADE, i ' QoKHN-siT.KiiT, Anoklona.



Saecial Advertisementa. npHOitSTON, SMiIH AND HRT3 Hi.VK FOR SALE ; * Crown ' Floor, in sacks, lWa and XTa "Champion" „ , « •• "Cantab' „ Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat Whabf Mol. Auckland. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAP.EUOC9E. WILLIAM R. iJRIDGMAN Is now opeolnßr and showinc a large lot o£ N EW GOOD 3 for thg coming Season. ( A Laree and WeU assorted BtocK of Ladles alack Cloth Jackets (newest style), from Ds6dto£o9 Ladies' Ulsters, all new Goods, in great variety, from 10s Gl 3CO Pairs New Blankets (all sizes and makes), ! from 10s Cd pair 1000 Yards Dresa Stuff to clear, 4{d ! 3jCO Yards Dreea (bonKht a job), 6Jd. BJd, 9Jd, 10id. Is. being about half tunal price White Twill Sheeting (72-lnch). Is yard Black Velveteens, 23 3d. extra value ! Clark & CoaU's Heals (200 yard*). Is (id dozen BUclc Cashmeres, 19 Ci, 2s, 2a GJ, Zi 3d, 'Si 93, good value Homespnn Drets Serges. Carmelites, costnme Tweeds, Sc, In all the now and 1 uhiouable shades, from Is per yard I New Winter Hosiery In Kreativ*riety ! -ATerylßriroLotof New Floorclolhsi]),lsy&rd: Do., yard wide, Is 3d, Is 3d, 23 Cd, splendid goods Linoleum (various widths), I* 6d and 4s 9d yard A good Una of Men's Cotton Shirts, 2s Winceys, in great variety, exceptionally cheap Men's Tweed Coats, slightly damaged, 7a 6d, 10s Cd, lit, W SO Boys'and Yonths'Eeal Irish FriezeKdamaged) Overcoats, 10s 6d; uaual price, 22i 61 Boy»' Long Tweed Suits, from 13a 6d Boys' Knlcker Snita, 6s Cd to 12a 6d A large lot of HemnanU to be sold cheap Men's and Boyb' Clothing. Hosiery, Hats, Sec, In newest Bbapes and styles WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN, Upper Qokk-V-sthkut. O MI T H AND ARNOLD, AKOniTKCTS, OLD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.



Wolfe's Aromatic) Schiedam Schnapps, to Induce ths dcstmclion and prevent the Im proper nso of thoir wrappers and labels, and thns further protect the Public against fraud and deception, have enclosed in the wrapper?* or under the Utbol on the quart bottles, Blnco Ist October, 1378, and continue to enclose is kvery DIV' 3 PACKISO TUItOUQIIOtrr TDK TEAR THKKB ex OKDBR3, which aro drawn upon tbe undersigned, and which will bo cashed by them on presentation. To stcuro those Gifts, tiis Pabilo must be careful to ask for, and accept nothing but, the Gekuink Udolpho Wolkkth Scuxapps, with oar name upon thu top laboU M. Aloos & Co.. Wynyard I^ane. Svdnov.



Call on D. S, Chambers, 70, Queen street, for Sewing Maohlnos. Wholesale and Kotaili—(Aayr,)