SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKRiaSii-ornlng. 6.27 BUNSKT.-TWs KvoniDi?. G. 47 BUNRIBE.-To-morrow Morning,. ) ..lo MOON'S AGK-Full Moon, 22nd, lI.jS a.m.

ARRIVALS.

UIST KVfcNING. Julia Price. Ohomonea, frow Thames

DEPARTURES.

IMPOR'I'S.

per Irene, for Now York: «G2 cases kawi Kum.

INWAOTS Co>si\vis:.-- Pok»»ulc»i from.: Manuranai. with Bn tona fliowoodi Uliw. from I W«3hSer-w«* SOOOOtc timber; Marliiiß* from Kussell.wUh 108 ton:) coal; aovarelfta oijhe Beaa. tconx Moroury B ,y, with b»U»st« Julia Pryco. CMom eB, ttom Thamea, In bau»et. Outwards Coastwise. - Pukapuka. for Mahnranga; Olivo, for Omaha; Christine, for ■Westport; Julia Pryco, for Russoll. Tho brlßfmtino Irono hss oleared at tho Cus toms for New York with a full cargo of gum.

Tho three maßted eohnrnor Knoray wlllol«Hr •t the Omioina to morrow for S;dnoj, via Hoklinna.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Penguin, D.8., Atidiraon, for tno South

The a a. Mscgre*or was to loavo for Woltara this afternoon. The Union Company's Bteamor \'ootn\n left at 9 o'clock this m.>rr.lnß for «onth n o™,?° rt.?; wif.habout2o tonasiiudrlcs. snd a number ot 1 Pkesenßer?. The r.s. llannali Moban la oxpeolei to rotnin blthnr from WaUara to-morrow.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Sydney, Fobruary 19.

Arrived, yesterday evening: Tho Union Coinpany"s steamship Hauroto, froni Welling ton.

COMMERCIAL.

IJvbnisb Stab Offiob, Tawdey.'" Messra B: Tonka & Co. submitted tho yacht Daphne by motion yeiterday: bidding did not ranch anticipations, and the was accordingly withdrawn fcrptlcalo rale.

Bpecial Advertisements.

Mail Notice.

«iUjts mot Otoew ut Okdbb.— hi is day. For Whananxol Heads, Walpu. Whangaroi Kaiuo. uud Mangnpai, por ArKylo, at 1 p.m. For liusuell, KuwaKuwa, Whangaron, ond Mon- Konni. per vvoUinuton, at i p.m. For Kußsell. Kawftkawa, and Australian Coio nloo, per Arawata, at 4 p.m. Late letters for 1 ydney and Melbourne! only at i 20 p.m. Wednesday, 21et Instant. For Whitianga and Upper Mill, por Donglat' at 8 a.m. For Thamen, per Rotomahwa, at 11 a,irj. Kor Coromanuol, por Coromandol, at 12 3D p.m. For 'i names, por Untorprlso. at 6.80 P.m. Thubsday "2nd Instant. ■ For Walwcra, To Kapa, CctlKtobam.and Wavk worth, por Uose Casey, at 10 n.ra. For Glsboroo, Nnpler, Southern Porto, end Australian Colonies, per Walmrapa, at 11 ft.ni. TUB3DAY, 27th instant1. For B.ff. City of Sydnoy, as followa:— >ror aanrtwloli lilnndK, Unltod HiatOß Ot ,»r.)or|f!», Canada, lirltiah «Jolui.ibl», Contra* M-.a SoiitU America, ti^d KiVM< ft'id KoroUin V,'OOi hiClidii, it I 11.111. ffts United lUcKdom and Gonttaont Of j f'ilr.roiii' At Ip.m. For money ordora. roKintorod loltera. ana Nnwopappfs. Nt 11.80 a.m. Ijitolottora (KMrlnu nn extra foe of BtxponCO, In ndditlou to Sho pn»ta«B, will bo received )>y Sho M«JLI AKent on board the stoaraor np to She Ume of millitK. This mall will tie duo In IjOndon. on Mon dw. April Otb, 1883. Si B, U133, Chlol Pootmastsr. Chief FM.^ffloo. Annklstirt.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

FBnna,uiY 20, ISS3.

3 hoatroßoyal—Slmons^n's .loyal English and Coiuio Oreri Oomparu. 8 p.iu.

Abbott's Opora llouso-Musloal Dramn," Tho Chief of tlio Regiment," 8 p.m.

Prido of Mannkau, N.Z.O.O.F.—Opon ontor taiument, S p.m.

Richmond Road Primitive Methodist Chapol —"Joseph aud his BrcUiron," pictures and words, 7"30 p.m.

Drill Shod—Special parade 01 Victoria Rifles, 730 p.m.

St. Andrews—Gonoral Assombly of tlio Pros byterian Churdi of New iJctilund, 7 p.m.

Wellosloy-street Baptist Schoolroom—Opening ot tliososaion of tho M.I. A.; ml dress by Mr. Spurgoon, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

EHRENFRIED. -On tho 17th inst., nt hor rgsidouco, Jlaokay-strcot, Thames, tho wife of Louis Ehrcnfricd, of a daughtor. FINLAYSON. —At hor residence, Ponsonby Road, on ISth instant, tho wifo of Thomas Finlayson, of a son. NELSON.-On February 19, ISS3, at hor resi dence, Drako.strcet, tho wife of T. Nolaou, of a daughter. Both doing vroll. WALTERS.—At Glenora, Papukura, on tho 17th inst., tho wlfo of W. Walters of a son.

Marriage.

SHEEIIAN-SEAGER,-On 10th Soptombor; 18S3, at St. Francis do Salos Chnroh, bp tho Rev. Fathor Downey, William l'atrick Shcehan, eon of tho Into David Sheohnn. to Frances Emily Soagor, third daughter of Wm. Sengar, Engineor,

Death.

BAWDEN.-On Fobruaiy 20th. at his father's residence), Montaguo-strcot, oIT Nowton Road, llngh Osborno Bawdon, agod G years. The funeral will leavo to-morrow at 2 p.m. Frioufia uro respectfully invited to attend.

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1883.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs re.iatQuco, For the future in the distance. And tlie gcod that we can do.

The German nation, which has supplied Homo of the best bone and sinew for the pioneer population of the United States, would now seem to bo entertaining serious thoughts of starting colonisation on her own account. In tho "Allgemeine Zeitung" of 27th November last, there is published a long article descriptive of Ncav Guinea, in which that island is held up aa a promising field for German colonisation. From the concluding portion of the article we mako the following quotations :—" If wo fix our eyes upon this large island according to its physical geography and possible developing characteristics ouly from the standpoint of tho colonial politician and cultivator, it appears to us, from what wo thus far know of it, not in the least as a contemptible object of possession. And in case the German Government make attempt?, aa many wish, to acquire tho island, we might perhaps, in the interest of our nation, congratulate ourselves on the acquisition. According to our opinion it might be pos sible to create out of the island a German Java, a great trade and plantation colony, which would form a stately foundation atone for a German colonial kingdom of the future. From the German or European colonists in New Guirfta one ought to require just as little strained physical work as in the case in other tropical colonies. For that, one would require tropical people. The natives of New Guinea offer in this respect no better prospects, but also scarcely much worse than thoso of Java, of Sumatra, and of Cnba, have offered each in its time. Where they are rightly handled they appear, as a rule, to be very friendly to Europeans, and much is their diligence praised already in their present primitive ataga of civilisation. From different races, at least with reference to this, something might be expected if these, so to say, were placed under European guardianship. That the natives arc not advanced to the forma tion of a State might perhaps rather make their civilisation easy than difficult. Effectual resistance to an occupation by the Europeans at least would not be much to be feared from them, Sat naturally, in case of need, Chinese labourers could just as easily be procured as for Queensland. Finally, so far as the places are concerned which are fit for the founding of trade- fac tories, there are on the coast more than enough of them. All parts of the island possess good harbours, and the Fly River otters an excellent natural road also into the inner most heart of the land. That other nations would not despise tho colonisation of New Guinea if they were not too power fully engaged elsewhere is well known. Captain Moresby even affirms, in the appendix to his book about the island, that it in for the English nation a ' duty' to annex and colonise New Guinea. Perhaps we might, with quite the same right, affirm it is the duty of the German nation to take in hand the colonisation of New Guinea. The claims to posses sion of the Dutch on the west half of the island inspire us with do very great consideration, nnrl wn <fcem it, there fore, quite superfluous to ehter|furtbcr into them in this place." The whole tenor of the articlo shows that the question of an nexing New Guinea has been considered in its practical bearings, and though thero is no apparent oHicial inspiration in the views enunciated, there can be littln doubt that tht question of colonisa tion must sooner or later engage the atten tion of tho German Government. In* dec;!, considering the large redundant population which Germany possesses, and the almost incalculable loss of wealth whichshe sustains through the want of colonial territory to receive the swarmß which yearly depart from the teeming hive, it is a matter of surprise that active steps in that direction have not been taken long ago. The proposal to make New Guinea a German colony is of importance to Groat Britian and to her colonial possebsions in Australasia; but bo far as we can presently judge, there is nothing to ba apprehended in-tue way of evil results from such a step, The contiguity of colonists of a Power so closely allied to Britian by blood and other ties as Germany is, should result in a strengthening of tho position of Australia and New, Zealand, and should counteract the growing French influence in Polynesia. The French annexation of tfaiate.i, though not relished by the British Government, could not be objected to; and we apprehend that in the event of Germany proposiog to annex New Guinea, Her Majesty's Go vernment could not look on the step with other than passive acquiescence.

Though Sir Arthur Gordon has ol late como in for a good few bard knocks and sharp cuts from the Colonial Pre« 9, vro in. oline to think that our lato Governor will consider his treatment by the Imperial Government " the most unkindcst cut of all." Some timid people have been fearing that something dreadful would happen to the colony, as the outcome of Sir Arthur's despatches, condemning the action of the New Zealand Government towards the Paribaka datives in unmeasured and scathing terms. At the very least it was expected that a formal remonstrance would reach tho heads

of tho Colonial Government from the Peers tary of Stato for tho Colonies, conveying a mild intimation not to do the live again. But nothing whatever has resulted from the fiery fulmiuations of these despatches — not even a complaint from tho Aborigines Protection Society; and the frightened colonists are beginning to take fresh cour age, and to aeo that our late Governor was only a " paper tiger" after all. Still, the whole affair seems inexplicable; for there has been an impression among colonists that Sic Arthur Gordon stood hiajjin tho estim ation of the Right Hon. Mr Gladstone and other Cabinet Ministers, and that hia views on Native affairs would carry an irresistible weight of authority. But, no; to all practical ends, Sir Arthur Gordon's complaint has been completely ignored, and To Wliiti and his compatriots still languish in a vile captivity. It has been reserved for tho Chriitchurch "Press" to Had a reason for this anti-climax, and this it does trom the Imperial Blue Book on f'OiV Zealand Native Affairs. It reminds its rcadora that in 18S0, Mr Bradlaufih took up tho causo of tho West Coast Maoris, and made chargoa of tyranny and oppres sion against tho Colonial Government. Those charges, it peiuts out, were in substance identical with those formulated by Sir Arthur Gordon, having roferonce to the whole attitude of the Colonial Govern ment towards tho Wost Coast natives In relation to disputes connected with tho con iisnated land and tho mana of To Whiti. The only differonco was that Mr firad laugh's caso was formulated at an cailior stago than Sir Arthur Gordon's. And what did tho Imperial Government do with it 1 They submitted it in its outircty to Sir Hetcnles Kobiuson, who had just returned from J>Jow Zealand, and was making a short Btay in London prior to hia do parturo for tho Capo. They sent all tho papers to him, nnd osked him to favour (hem with his observations thereupon. This Sir Hcrculos Kobinson did most ex haustively in a letter to Earl Kimborley on tho 14th December, ISBO, and that letter, the "Press" says, was obviously petfectly conclusive for tho purposes of tho Colonial Office. It adds :—" With this letter botoro us, wo see at a glance why Sir Arthur Gor don's despatches, reckless as they were in their iutemporanco and unscrupulous as they were in their malice, aroused no sort of excitement in the quarter whero tuoy were intended to create an effect. They had all been answered, before thoy were written, by ouc in whom tho Imperial Government had ten times more contidonco tbftn they had in Sir Arthur Gordon.' The explanation thus offered is an ingenious one, if it is not very flattering to tho vanity of Sir Arthur Gordon. It anything could bo possibly more galling to our patrician cx-Goveruor than the snub he has received from the Homo Government, it would bo the knowledge that he has beou weighed in the same scale and measured by tho same standard as tiic inlidel and radical Bradlaueh.

A man nnmod Gregson, arrestod for drunkenness yesterday, had £30 ISs iv his pocket.

Abbott's Dramatic Company open at the Opera Llouso to-night. An excellent pro gramme iias been prepared.

A meeting ot the creditors of Honry Maynard, of Tauranga, paintor, was held at tho Supreme Court to-day. Dobtor's liabilities filed at £360; assets set down at £130, Mr A. D. Bennett was elected credi tor's trustee to wind up tho estate.

Lovers of tho " leash " will have another opportunity of trying their dogs during tho month of April, At a meeting of the Coursing Club Committee held yesterday, it was decided to mako arrangements for an all-aged dog stake, open to t tie members of the Club, number of dogs to bo unlimited,

An excursion to Tamaki, in connection with the aacldlors of Auckland, took place last Saturday, and was largoly ntteuded. A programme of sports was most success fully gone through. In the Saddloi'a Ilandi cap, Wood won by two yards ; and iv the Allcomers Kace, Pickering was the victor.

At half-past S to-morrow morning, the members of the City Council will proceed in drags to tho iViuotopu Falls, to inspect tbem with n view to their being utilised to supplement the City Water Supply. The patty, which goes on the invitation of tue .Mayor, start from tho corner of Symonil(« street and Karaugahape Road.

Tho St. Sepulchre's Mutual Improve ment Society was opened for the fession last night in St. Sepulchre's School-room, Symonds-strcet, Rev. 13. T, Dudley in tho chair. There was a good attendance of members and friends. The new President, Mr 11. G Seth Smith, District' Judge, de livered an inaugural address, which was listened to with much attention. Mr Coopor followed with au intcresticg piper on "Volcanoes," and tie usual votes of thanks closed the proceedings.

Mr Gco. Dixon, of Wellington, tho manu facturer of the celebrated ginger ale, is now in Auckland, and has sent us a Bample of a very useful and novel patent of a ginger beer bottle for fermented purposes, of which we invite inspection at our ollice, Uy the use of this bottle those continually recurring accidents from the burstiue of lemonade bottles would bo entirely averted —ihe; device being at once simple and effective.

The election of tho Licensing Committee for Wciti district takes place on Saturday first, Mr Thomas Seaman acting as Return ing Officer, An error was mado in announcing the list of candidates in a rt cent issue, but the correct list appears in our advertisement columns to-day as follows: — Messrs Enoch Bond, John Duncan, Timothy Foley, Andrew Jack, Thomai Leigh, John MofFatt, Thos. Wilson, and Wm. Wilson. The polling takes place in tho Conrt-houso, Wade, and school-room, Dairy Flat.

Last night tho fortnightly meeting of tho United Ancient Order of Dmlds was held in the Lodge-room, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings, There was a good attendance of members, and Brother E. W. Maco was elected Treasurer, and Brother James Mace Secretary. A hearty vote or thanks wag awarded to Brother &. \V. Paul and Brother Ai Reid, the retiring Secretary and Trea« surer, A number of new members were elected, and the large list of nominations brought forward prove that tho Society is la n most flourishsDg condition.

The Wellesley - street Baptist Young Men's Mutual Improvement Class in augurate the session of 1883 with a musical and literary entertainment, in the school room adjoining the church this (Tuesday) evening. Mr Thomas Spurgeon will pre side, and give the opening address, whilo an excellent programme of songs, recita tions, etc., bjj raembors and friends will follow. An additional attraction is announced in the shano of refreshments, The price of admission is Is.

The meeting of Waiuku settlers to consider & cheese and bacon factory in the district was numerously attended. Mr Walpdle made a long statement to prove that 4<l pur gallon for milk woulrl lie vary pro. fitable for the settlers. Some of those present contended that the sum named would not bo equal to lOd por pound over butter, especially as sale to tho factory in volved a loss of skim milk and calf and pig fond, in addition to the extra labour of daily delivery. After a very lorig discussion, it was eventually carried that a company be formed of 2,000 shares of 30a eacb, 20a to be called up, a committoo of five for pro* liminary business, selecting a sito, &c, wore appointed and to submit a report. There were no directors decided on, nor any shares applied for at the meeting. It wa? urged that Waiuku chould wait for a further development of tho Waikato arrangements. The factory, If erected, will probably be in or near the village.

Our Port Albert correspoadent writes :— A meeting of ratepayers, convened by Ihc filinirmaa of the Albertland South Eoad Board, to obtain an expression of opinion on the amended Ceanties Act, was held on Saturday. Only fourteen ratepayers at tended.' Mr G. T. Hartweli was chair man. A resolution proposed by Mr J. S. Mawer, seconded by Mr A. Neat, "That the Counties Act be suspended in Rodney" was carried.—On Tuesday tho children of tho Port Albert School had their annual treat. Brookvale, as on many previous occasions, was tlie place choson for the gathering, and a pleasanter spot is not to bo found In the neighbourhood. The owner, Mr Beeroft, cheerfully allows the public to make use of this pleasant resort. .In the evening tho Band of Hope hold a meeting in tho Wesleyan Chapel, Mr Shepherd presiding. The Agricultural Society met on Wednes day at Mr J. G, Turner's, Kiver-view, After partaking of an excellent toa tho membors spent a portion of the evening in suggesting and discussing tho ways and means of introducing agriculturalmachinary into* tho district. Mr A. Elliott, sheep inspector for Marsden, who was a resident of Port Albert for 16 years, gavo tho members the benefit of his experience gained in other districts. Business in ro tation to tho show, to be held on Friday next, was considered. The membors aro ato doing thair best to make tho show a success,

The first Government parade ot tho No 3 Company of volunteers under the new regu latioua was bold last evening. There wero 48 men present out of|s2,and the four übsen wcro lined ss, the lowest amount allowed by law. Major Morrow, Lieutenant ltobin- SM), and Lioutenant Ilitchcus, tvero tho officers present,

The Otahuhu Club played a cricket.match on Satnrday against "Our Boys" and de feated them by G2 runs. Otahuhu went in Jirst and made 85 ; Dantloy (20), J. Porch (23), and W. Ewiuc; (27) Mug the top scorers. Our Boys followed, but only suc ceeded, in getting 23 runs.

About 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon a boat belonging to the Sugar Works, contain ing stores and occupied by Alex, and Bob, two of the compMiy's ineu, was capsized a short diatauce from the Northcoto wharf. Messrs J. J, Moore aud J. T. Simmonds observed the mishap from tho shore »nd put oil' in another boat to their assistance, while another crow was sent from tho sugar works. The latter reached the men first aud picked them up while iv groat danger of drowning. Mr Seymour desurves groat credit for so speedily Bonding oil' v boat and crew aud thus rescuing tho mou who niitfht otherwise have succumbed to tho high sea which was running.

Tho heavy galo which has been blowing duiitifj tho last two or thrco days, exercised no very damaging effect on tho fleet of Pon sonby pleasure craft until yesterday afler noon, when a most unfortunate accident happened to tho sevcu-ton yacht Sabriua, owned by tho Messrs Stodart. She was riding safely at her auchorasc oil' Mount St. Mary when tho cablo patted, and she went ashore on the reef at Upton's Point. The heavy seas breaking over her soon con vorted tho hull into a hopoless wreck. Tho side, bilgo, and indcod every portion of her was stove in by the relentless seas, Tho sails and a quantity of gear were, however, saved. Tho Sabrina was one of our oldest

aud best known yachts, whilo her owners

liavc all tho reputation of being staunch and thorough-goiug yachtsmen. The loss of tho boat ia thorefore greatly regretting in aquatic circles, A cricket match played at Avondalo on Saturday, between tho local team and a Ponsonby eleven, was won by tho formor with fivo runs to spare. Ponsonby lioldcd ono man short. Scores : —Avondalo :D. Archibald, b Oilchrist, 0 ; T. Wallace, b Gllchrlst, 1; K. Bollard, b Gilchrist, 0 ; J'as. Archibald, b Gilchrist, 15 ; J. Wallace, not out, 21 j J. Sinclair, b Gilchrist, 5 ; U. illll, b Porteoua, 1; Jas. Sinclair, cJ, N. Baxter, b Gilchrist, 2; T. Stewart, c J. W. Baxter, b Porteom, 9; W, Bollard, b CooVc, 2; F. Murray, b Cooke, 0; extras, 14, Total, 72. — Ponsonby : Fountain, c J. Archibald, b R. Bollar.l, 5 ; Cooke, c J. Archibald, b R. Bollard, 15 ; Jamo3 Baxter, b J. Archibald, 5 ; Andrews, b Bollard, 4 ; Portoons. c \V; Bollard, b X, Bollard, 3; Stevenson, b J. Wallace, 5; GcdJis, b 1). Archibald, 4 ; Edwards, b J. Wallace, 10; J. W. Baxter, b 1). Archibald, 3; Gilchtist, bowled, 3; sub, not out, 0; extras 10. Total, 07. To tho Editor.—Sir,—With reference to

au articlo in the STAR to-day on the

stringent closet by-laws adopted by tho City Council, I may state that I was amongst the lirst to ndvocato that Ponsouby should join tho city ; hat, had I been aware that wo should be annoyed' by tho nightsoil carts as v.'o aro, I would havo voted that wo remain n 3 a ltoad Board. My closet is en closed with a high fenco that it cannot be seen, except when thcro is occasion, itud has usually becu cleaned every ten weeks, which wna all that was required, as wa huvo only two adults and a little boy. Now, the cart calls every 14 days, and goes through the form of emptying the box ; but it is quite unnecessary, and is little more than n form, and causes us consider able amount of annoyance for no purpose. I would Buggcst that this by-law should be modified, so a9 to be consistent with the re quirements of tho inhabitants. If I allow my closet to become a nuisance it is li^ht that I should be punished; but I do not think that the City Council should pass any law to oppress tho ratepayers,—l nin, etc., li. Groves.

Miss Newell, of Hamilton, who has been nppoiotod to Newton Jiast school, Auck land, by tho lioard of Education, gave in her rcsigua'ion us organist of St. "Fetor's Church, ilnmiltoo, la<t Wednesday night. Iho following resolution was passed by the meeting:—" That the vestry in ac cepting tho resiguation of Miss Newell, view with deep regret h«r intended depart ure, and beg to leader her thoir sincero thanks for the untiring zeal she ha*

displayed in the conduct ot the muiical por ticu of tho churcu services during the past three years." A similar resolution was pa«sod by tho choir of St. Peter's Church at a meeting on Friday night. Tho same afternoon Mi«s Newell was presented, by her former pupils »t The Lodge School, with a very elegant morocco leathor writing-desk, as a birth-day gift, and all the young ladies wirhed hor iin affectionate good-bye. The " Waiknto Times" says :—Undoubtedly Miss Nene'l will be Tory much missed from her accus tomed place at the harmonium of St. Petor's, at which she lisa so ably presided during the past three years or so, as well as by many iriends iv Hamilton aad the surrounding district, The Hoard of Educa tion courteously allowed Miss Ncwoll to remain in Hamilton over Sunday next, in order that she might preside at the bar-

monhim on that day, it beiDg tho harvest festival of tho church, and sbo takes her departure on Monday, for her now sphero of labours.

Oaniaru has gat a genuine grievance lv connection with the tour of the new Governor. Tho light of Hia Excellency's countenance is to shine on the eiiizcm of

that thriving village for only two half daya -tho ntternoon 0/ a Monday and tho forenoon of a Tuesday,—but at Timaru and

luvcrcargill tho Rood people arc to be favoured with hi* company for two clear dayß. "Now," queries the "uamaru Times," "is there not in this pro gramma a good deal that is slighting to the residents ot this beautiful borough and delightful district?" It can forgive tho omission of a levee, because! Timaru and Invercargill arc neither of them to have a levdo ; bat the two clear days to tho two half-days is more than Oamaru flesh and blood can stand, Such ia the griev ance; but, adds the "Times," "We en tirely absolvo his Kxcellcncy from all wrougfiilness of net or intention in this matter. It is, wo suppose, to his respon sible advisers that wo are indebted for this choice bit of courtesy and consideration. It is well known that the membors for this part of tho colony scorn to be dragged at the wheels, to. sit on the dicky, or follow in the wako of tho Ministerial chariot when that superb tuin-out is rolling through the tortuous ways and by-ways of the Parlia mentary session. It is possible, then, that as a reward for this unamcnablencss of onr members, tbe Governmeut have resolved that his Excellency shall stay amongst us for the briefest possible time."

Tho members of the Wealeyan Church in this district have decided to erect a par sonage for the uao of tho_ resident minister. A strong building committee is formed and lists opened, to which the Peltiers aro liborally responding. K. Bent, Esq., having given a very beautiful sito of 5 acres in addition to a handsome donation to the funds, the Waiuku people have taken the matter up ?ery cnegctically, and tenders are now called tor the building. The com mittee consider they have sufficient in hand to warranty their proceeding safely, as many of the Waiuku churchmen are indignant at the action of some members of tho standing committee in Auckland in their persistent efforts to throttle the Waiuku cnnimittea in this work. The church and district bein« free from debt, an application was made for a grant and a small loan, which i they refused,althouph the money wasoffered by private individuals on moat liberal terms., the consequence is that Iho offer is accepted and the building will now bu district, and not diocesan, proporty, Many regret this course bcirjg forced on them by tho action of the Standing Committee ; the majority, however, consider it serves them quite fight, and at the last meeting of the Building Committee spoke their mind very plainly on the subject, and intimated that there seemed a very great deal of partiality thown to .some districts in comparison to others— some may bo heavily involved, yet gel all they want; others may strugglo as they can and got litllo encouragement. Wainku is the proper centre of a very largo district, and to work it property it is necessary that the minister should reside- there. The dis trict was for some months after tho death of the Key. Mr Taylor without a minister. It is now under the charge of Rev. U. C. Frith, 8.A., of Oxford University, Eng land, who came out in the Austral on her last trip, via Sydney. The district is most fortunate in having the services of Mr Frith, He is just tho man wanted, and his services ore very much appreciated. It is earnestly hoped ho may long bo spared to minister in tho district.—rCorro*pondent.]

SCINTILLATIONS.

A SOFT blow—A gentle breoze.

Bored of Education—The twant,

Children of the Blind School—Lovcis,

Heywood's liovclty Company aro per. forming in Christchurcb.

Le Petit Journal, of Paris", circulates 749,500 copies per day. A fight for free trade is expected in Wnahingtou thisjrear.

The reason why lovers aro never weary of ono another Js this—they aic alwaya talking of themselves. What is that which Adam never save, never possessed, aud yet he gave two to each of his children?— Parents.

Addington prison, Christchurch, drains it slop-water into tho shingle bod, underneath tho subsoil.

At Gore, Otago, two settlers have been fined £5 and costs each for neglecting to take proper stops to destroy rabbits. " Those apples aro not fit for a hog to eat," said a kid-gloved dandy to an apple woman. " You try one and see," shs re torted.

How's this? Thay toll us that the good dio young, and yet insuranco statistics muko it out that clergymen live to ah aveiago of 65 years. The San Francisco " Journal of Com merce" estimates tho fmit packing this season in California at 14,000,000 cans, against 12,000,000 cans last year. A well-known Derbyshire land agent states that, with tho exception of 1879, tho season of 18Sil has been the most unfavour able in his county of any for tho last twenty years. The nuinbar (It syndicates formed In France with tho view of combatting the attacks of tho phylloxera, has increased from 74 (in 187$ to 309 (in ]BS2), The latter total includes 11,281 proprietors, G.eat Britain has drunk £1,364,000,000 worth of liquor in the last 10 years. 'Ihis shows chiolly that liquor cannot ba such a deadly poison after nl1, or Great Britain would be among the forgotton things. It is tho opinion of an eminent Freuoh writer that society strangles itself in Franco regularly onco .every 15 year*. Another revolution in Paris will be duo in 1885.

Tbo Christchurch Hospital Board have appointed Messrs Stowart and Kevlllo sur geons, Messrs Townscnd and Guthrio physicians, Dr Prankish physician fiS women und children, and Mr Wilkins ophthalmic Burgeon. In the current number of the " Veterinary Journal " tho editor suggests that tho im portation of dogs should be prohibited by Colonial Governments, in order to keep out rubies from Australia and New Zealand.

Oxen aro used in Manitoba for heavy draught purposes, and dogs for lightor work. It is stated that a man drove a team of four dogi into Winnipeg at tho beginning ot March, a distance of over 150 miles, in thrco days.

A Boston swell at Newport who was told by the Hotel tablu waiter that he had a messago from the Belle of the Season, swelled tip worse than ever, but collapsed with ai explosion that could be heard all over tho dining-room, when the waiter told him : "Sao says ehe'll give yon $5 to etop picking your teeth with a fork at the tablo." 'I lie sous of the naturalist, George and Francis Darwin, aro to establish a large factory tor making philosophical instru ments in the neighbourhood vt Cambridge, being about to remove there from the old Down House.

Professor Palmor was one- of tho leader writers of tho " Standard," Tho day before

bis departure for the Sinaitic pculaaulu the editor of the paper said, in parting, " Well, good-bye, Palmer : don't get killed." With a cheery laugh the litilu wan answered,

" I'll tako care of that."

'1 he opinion seems to be increasing that steamers of 7,000 asd 8000 tons cannot be profitably maintained. Tbo limit in size for merchant steamers seems to bo about 5000 tons. When they exceed that thero aro few trades and fewer harbours toacconi. modato them. Steamers of the medium 8:zo and below can be managed hotter aid placed iv almost any trade, 'lbe " Kumara Tunes " understands that John Davidson, who U committed for trial for attempted suicide, will bo charged with the wilful murder of Denw Quinjan, afr

Lyell, It is expected thutin the Western States ot Amoica barbed were fences will super sede all others within 10 years, fences constructed with four barbed wires, and post* 16 to 20 feet apart, will stop all stock excepting small piss. Tuc Ficnch Minister of Agriculture has placed a further sum of 50,000 franca at the disposal of M. Pasteur for his scientific re searches iuto t«e coutngiuu« diseases of animale. The illustrious savant had al ready received grants of 50,000 francs In ISSO, and -10,000 fraucj in ISSI. A tournament of Otago draught players is being arranged for in Dunedin, a com mittee of seven working hard to that end. The entrance foe is fixed at ss, and n num ber of players havo already entered. Australia and New Zealand can now ex port 700,000 tons of moat a year, or 2000 tons a day, which is not much more than is wanted in England, without rtducmg even tho present capital number of their sheep and cattle.

Yonterday. in the caso against Messrs Worker, Grice, and Gr.ico, at Cambridge, tho Resident Magistrate (Mr JNorthcroft) said that on reading over tho evidence for tho prosecution it appeared to him that thorc was a prima facia caso for committal to the Supreme Court, and as tho prisoners wero undefended by counsel ho advieed them to call rebutting evidence. This was dono but tho caso was again adjourned for tho production of another witness. The Chxistchutch station master's house and th»t of another Railway officer have been recently visited by typhoid fever. An Investigation shows that both limaes aro situated on ground which nets as a filtering bod for the drainage ot the surface water from tho Railway yard und of the elop watcr used in washing railway carriages. Too pipqs in the railway yard are laid with opon joint', surrounded by shingle, and the urinals ana also untrapped, und con nected with the storm-wator sewer,

MINING NEWS.

Tho followirg reports wore received toi day :— Hauraki. — Awaiting completion of yalloy hoppers, I have suspended stoping in intermediate level. Started the men to work sinking winze, from which 1 obtained 2c\vt. good picked stone yosierday. The lode has improved in quality, as sinking is continued upon it, and, judging from the stono now coming to hand, it would Jbo no surprise to mo to moot with rich specimens at any moment. No change in other levels, but favourable prospect*.—JaS. Liddel, , February 17,

DIANA,—The tunnel haa reached 10ft. beyond hanging wall of lode, which proved to be Bft. thick. Prospects obtained from the reef are not nearly so good as from branches on surface. It may be that the shot of gold dips either North or South oi the tunnel, and in order to pick it up it will be necessary to diive both ways on the line ot roef. In tho meantime lam continuing tho tunnel with a view to intersecting another reef, which, I beliovo, will be found about 20ft. further ahead.—J. McCombie, Fobruary 17th.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. M. Dargaville, Ksq., J.P.)

VAGRANCY.— David Mills was charged with having no lawful visible moans of support, at Aucfdaud, on February 12th. Dcfendnat pleaded not guilty.—Constablo Byau deposed that he had frequently found defendant sleeping out amonccst the trees at Newmarket, and loafing about the public bouses -. He had no settled place of abode, and did not work more than one day in two months.—Sergeant Gamble deposed that during the past two yours the defendant had gouo to the dogs completely.—John Driver also Jdeposed to defendant's bad habits.— The defendant made a statement to {the effect that ho bad been working ;the day before ho was arrested.—The Bench de cided to remand tho priaonor till Friday next for the purposo of enabling defendant to sabpmna witnesses for biß defence. Drunkenness,— John Gregson, Edward Hanson, Stephen Cherrington, and Mary Butke, alias Lissum, were punished in tho usual manner for this offence. LARCBNY.—WiIIiam McColl was charged •with stealing certain articles of wearing apparel, value Bs, the property of James Haivcy, on February 19th,—On the appli cation of Sergeant WhitP, tho defendant W as remanded till to-morrow. SABAH AND ETHEL.—Sarah Fisher was charged with stealing, frem a box the nroiiertv of Ethel Lublin, letters and photo- E raphs the property of Ethel Lublin at luckland on Feb. 16tb. ~Mr Hudson Williamson appeared for defendant and pleaded not guilty.—Mr Earl appeared for the complainant. As two justices were ro ouircd to hear the case, it was adjourned Oil to-morrow. Two other charges against the same defendant of using abusive language and assaulting Kthel Lublin were also adjourned till to-morrow. Court adjourned.

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A POLICEMAN.

Alleged Rape at MalcetU.

At the Tauranga Resident Magistrates Court on Friday last, Constable Marsh, stationed at Maketu, was prosecuted, by direction of Mr Superintendent Thomson, for alleged rape on a fiirl named Hannah Savage, said to be abont 18 or 20 years of age, in the employment of Mra Marsh as nursemaid. Evidence was taken to the eftect that on the 19th of January, while his wife was absent, on a visit to Te Puke, Marsh committed the offence, in consequence of which proceed ings were taicen. The Court, after hearing the depositions of several witnessed, com mitted the prisoner for trial, but allowed him substantial bail. Constable Marsh has been for many years connected with the police force, and has, previous to the pro aent charge, borne a very good character.

THE NATIVE EJECTMENT CASE.

(BT TELEGRAPH.-OW* CORRESPONDENT.)

CAMBRIDGE, this day. The caso of forcible entry against Walker (3), Grico, and Graco was decided to-day in defendants' favour, they being discharged. As regards the other case, it is not definitely known whether they will be brought on or not. A statement appears in tho " Herald " of yesterday that fnYOurablo overtures wore made by the prosecution to settle the cases, but that no attempt was made on tho part of the accused to meat these. This ia not so, as whenever the overtures wero made Dr. Walker en deavoured to meet them, but owing to tho unroasonableneas of tho other side he was unable to do so.

CABLE TO TIRITIRI.

Tberk appears to be a probability that the cable to Tiritiri will soon be aH accom plished fact. At tho meeting of the Harbour Board this afternoon, a letter was trad from tUo Marine Department acknowledging the receipt of a lettor from tho Board asking that tele graphic communication be established with Tiritiri, and tn reply stated that tho neces sary cable had been ordered from England, and when it is received the work of laying it will be proceeded with.

CAMBRIDGE NATIVE LAND COURT.

BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CAMBRIDGE, this day. At the Land Court this morning Judges M*cdouuld and Puckey took their seats on the bench for tho first time, together with Mr Williams and two assessor*. Judgment in tho Waotu case, which was given on Saturday, boing effectually in favour of Mr Sbcehan'a clients, and Doctor Buller being dissatisfied ho applied to have the case reserved for the opinion of the buprcmc Court. After explaining the grounds for tho application, Mr Sheehan argued that as the Supremo Court could only bo refirrod to in questions affecting European law, and that no such appeal could bs made in rcipect of questions affecting native custom, tho applica tion cf Dr, Buller was debarred an the grounds stated related to tho latter. Judge Williams _ re served tho point for tho opinion of tho Chief Judge, and, after consulting with the latter, he to-day delivered judg ment, upholding Mr Shcohan's contention. Tho remainder of the business connected with this case referred to tho completing of lists of names to be put into the title. Tho Chief Judge at this stage suggested that Judgo Williams uhould be relieved, and that further adjudication in the cose be left with him and Judgo Puekoy. Ho stated that this could only bo done by con sent of all partic, at tbu same time in viting those concerned to glvo an opinion on tho point. All parlies to the case readily Rave the assent, with tbo exception of those reprssentcd by Dr Buller who, after consulting with his clients, came into (Jour t and said ho could not agree with tho proposed change of judges. Consequently, tho casn will havo to be concluded by Judgo Williams,

LICENSING ELECTIONS.

THE result of the election of licensing com missioners for Auckland East, North, South, Grafton, and Karangahape Wards, which closed at G p.m. yciterdar, proved a victory for the Licensed Victuallers. Great surprise 'was caused by the defeat of Mr Newman for all wards for which ho stood. In sevaral instances the Lfncsased Victuallers and Row Zealand Alliance, which were the two opposing parties, had requested voters to poll in favour ol tho ssme men, each choosing five whom they considered wonld beet represent their iuterests.

CITY EAST.

The Licensed Victuallers Bolocted the name* of Messrs G. Aickin, C. S. 8. George, G. Harper, M. Montague, and \V. Rattray. while the flew Zealand Alliance solicited support from Messrs Joseph Newman, John Hdson, J. T. Garlick, C. B. Stono, and D. H. McKcnzie. The poll resulted as follows : G. Harper 196 G. Aickin 186 , W. Rattray 170 M. Montague 167 G. S. S. Georgo ... ... 149 J. iJdson 125 J. Newm&n 120 J. T. Garlick .„ 117 C. B. Stono 140 D, H.McKoozie 139

CITY NORTH.

In this ward the Tomperance ticket was : Messrs J. F. Clarke, J. G. Can, D. H, McKonzie, J. Newman, G. VV. Owen, while tho Licensed Victuallers requested support for tho following candidates: -.-Messrs J P. King, D. G, MacDon nell, D. H. McKenz'o. and T. Thompson. How far each were successful can be seen by the result of the poll, as follows :— D. H. McKenzio ... a 186 Tho?. Thompson ... ... 159 James P. King ... .;, 133 D. G. MacDonnell 123 G. W. Owen 119 Joseph Newman ... .;. S7 J. Friar Clarke 85 James G. Carr n, ... 83 Eight votes proved informal, and one case of personation is reported, viz,, the personation of Mr W. JKyre, the well known draper of Victoria-street,

CITY SOUTH.

Tho nominations were ton in number, the Licensed Victuallers Association selec ting Messrs T. T. Masefiold, T. Thwaites, T. Thompson, W. If. Waddel, and Y. Warren, while the temperance ticket was : —Messrs F. G. JSwington, D. Goldle, W. J. Offer, V. H. McKonzie, and Joseph i Nowman. Tho polling resulted as fol fows :— David G01d10.,. ... ... 194 Thomas Thompson 185 T. T. Masefield . 180 W. R. Waddel 177 F. G. Ewington 172 W. J. Offer 166 D. H. McKenzie 165 Joseph Newman 161 Young Warren ... ... 160 Thomas Thwaitos 159

GRAFTON.

Here tho tomperance supporters were asked to givo their votes in favour of Messrs A. Bell, Joseph Newman, T. Macffarlane, and F. A. White, and the Licensed Victuallers Association selected Messrs G, Aickin, A. Bel), C. S. Gedrge, C. A. Mackcchnic, and Thomas Macffarlane. The result of the polling was declared as follows :— T. Macffarlane 64 E. A. Mackcchniu 57 C.S. S.George 48 G. Aickin 44 A, Bell , 39 F. A. White 37 i J, Newman 30

KARANGAHAPE.

In this ward the nominations inoluded the old committee, with tho addition of Mr Morrison's name. The latter was re ported to be a "ten o'clock " man. The re suit was :— Warren ... ,i. ... 128 Stevenson 118 Colelrook 112 Simma 110 Bevan ... ~, ... 105 Moirison 28

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

The Steamship Sorata in a dale.

Melbourne, February 6. The Orient liner Sorata, which arrived early this morning from Sydney, ex perienced extremely rough weather on Ue voyage round, After clearing Sydney' Heads at 5 p.m. on Friday, the wind and sea rose with startling rapidity, and at 7 p.m. the engines had to be eased, The wind, blowing from the southward, in creased in fury, and the lightning was in> cessant. About 9 o'clock there was a frightful sea. The bowsprit was carried away duiing a heaVy plunge, taking the ; foretopgallant mast with it. It is believed that the damage was caused by lightning. Overwhelming Beaa broke over the steamer, and the derrick and boom shock was carried away. Two boats were smashed, and a tremendous sea smashed the wheel-box and gratings, and did other darauge. Ihe Sorata behaved splendidly throughout. The engines had to bo kept very little more than steerage way on them until 1 p.m. on Sunday. Gate was passed at 8 p.m., by which time the storm had abated. Whilo the bad weather la;t d several of the officers and crew had narrow escapes from injury. To-day the men were busy effecting repairs, and it is expected that the Sorata will be ready to resume her voyage at mid night. Other vessels, which arrived to-day from Sydney, also report having experi enced very disagreeable weather.

Heavy Storm and Floods in Victoria..

Mklboukne, February 9,

Very heavy rain fell last night and early this morning. It scorns to have been gene ral over a great portion of the colony. In aoma parts of the Western district the storm was of a most violent character, the rain pouring down like a waterspout. At Ballan live inches of rain fell, and in the valley of the BarwoD, in the Bacchus Marsh district, the greatest flood ever experienced in that locality occurred. Fences over an area of seven miles in length by half-a-mile ia width were swept away. Bridges were destroyed, and houses and furniture dama ged or destroyed. A family named Barry sought refuge over the rafters of their house, and one member of the family, a man 76 years of age, dropped into the water, and was drowned. Collie's Bridge, whero the flood waters were 30 feet bi^b, was swept clean away, as well as a large quantity of expensive rabbit proof-fencing, hay- Stacks &c. The total damage by the Hoods is estimated at £10,000. In other districts the weather waa very severe. There has been another heavy thunderstorm in Mel bourne this evening, accompanied by fre quent showers of rain.

Mysterious Discovery.

Newcastle, February 9,

The dead body of a female, about 14 years of age, wus found this morning on the Newcastle beach, near the spot where tho City of JNcw castle, steamer, was wrecked. The head, left arm, and a portion ot the right foot are missing. 1 here arc no marks of violence about what is left of the body, which appears to have boen dead about three weeks. It was removed to the hosj.ltal deadhouse. No female has been reported missing for tbc past three months. An inquest was com menced, ami was adjourned till Monday week, From later inquiries, it appears that about three weeks or a month since a girj about 15 yeaw of age, a stranger, arrived from Sydney iv a poor condition, she became one of the unfortunate class, and was frequently seen to be followed about by lamkios. Sbc took to drinking heavily. It is not known what has become of her, but as yet there is nothing to identity her with the deceased! Two Sisters Drowned. A most distressing and lamentable oc currence took place at Coogee JJay, Sydney, on the Bth Febrmvy, in the vicinity of what is known us the ladies' bathing-place. Two sistors, ninicd Blanche Mcrtlcy V.'les and Ida Helena Vilcs, whose ages were 23 yea's and 13 years respectively, and who wero the daughter! of Mr John Vile?, a reßitlent of Botany-street, Randwick, pro ecoded, in company with a Miss Lone and some children who reside at Randwick, to tho ladies' bathing-place, between the hours of G and 7 o'clock, in order to indulge in a bathe. On reaching the spot the younger sister divested herself of her clothing and was standiug on oho of tho rocks, beiiu' about to enter the water, when a heavy sea broke ovu her and washed her away. Iler sister, noticing her in such peril, and beiog excited by-the thought ot her drowning, jumped into the water after her, and attempted to rescue her. Another heavy sea ait tho time broke in, and both wero washed away some distanco from tho shore, and no assist ance being at hand they wero drowned. Miss Lowo and her companions on shore raised an alarm as speediiy as possible, but on the arrival of assistance the bodies were not to bo soer, They were lost eight of for somotime, and when seen again they were being washed about in all directions in the bay. News of tho sad occurrence very coon spread throughout the surrounding neigh bourhood, and a large number ot people gathered at the scene. Many offers waro made to man a boat and proceed to recover tlie bodies, notwithstand ing that the lea was very rough ; but, as no boats were to bo obtained at Coogcc, the bodies bad to remain in tho water until the arrival of a small boat, which had been sent for. This was obtained at Thomson's Bay, and was at once manned by Sergeant Straughan, Constable Kogers, anil Mr Donnelly, a publican at Randwick. The body of the younger sister was recovered at about noon, and was very shortly after wards landed on tho boacn. When near the shore tho crew of the boat had a very narrow escape from being capsized. They got in amongst the breakers, and it was thought at one time that they had no possible chance of escape, but very fortunately tho sad calamity was not added to by what might have resulted in 'another serious accident. After this rather risky tiip it was not deemed advisable to venture out in the boat again, and information was then conveyed into Sydney to the effect that the whale boat of the Water Police was required in order that a search might be made for the other body. However, the pilot steamer Captain Cook was instead despatched to the scene, but on arrival her services were not required, for in tho meantime Sergeant Straughan, Senior-constable O'Flaberty, of the Water Police, and tbreo volunteers put oil' in the same boat to the spot where it was supposed the body was, and after a great deal of difficulty suc ceeded in recovering it and bring ing it on shore, 'iho deceased, wore at ones removed to their parents' residence. Tho elder sister had all her clothing on, and thi«, of courso, had a good deal to do with her being kept under wator. The bodies weto in no way injured. General sympathy prevailed in the neighbourhood with tho aiiiictcd parents, and both Coogee and Randwick were cast into a state of gloom in consequence of the lamentable accident. It may be mentioned that some four years ago a Miss Kidman, the daughter of a well-known resident of Sydney, was drowned in the very same spot as that where the two unfortunate young ladies yesterday morning met with their untimely end.

Pastoral Occupation in Central Australia.

Adelaide, February 9.

The. Barrow's Creek Pastoral Company, who hold a lease for 25 years of 20.0U0 square miles at Barrow's Creek, are sending 5000 cattle thither, 2000 of which are coming from Quee&sland. They intend, when operations are fairly started, to send 5000 more, besides 30 pedigree bulls from Apgas' Btud, anil about 100 mares. Camels will bo used for taking stores from Farina, and also for exploring the country and opening a stock road from the Queensland border, The country Is situated 1200 miles from Adelaide, and 750 miles from Faiina, the present; terminus of the Great .Northern Railway, It is reported to be a magnificent pastoral country fur sheep and cattle. The average rain-fall ia 15J inches, the present season being an except tonally favourable one.

Fatal Yachting Cruise.

Adelaide, Feb. 9.

A sad accident occurred at St. Vincent's Golf on Thursday morning, by which Mr William King, sen., father of Mr T. King, Mayor of Gloaelg, and Mr Hcury Dawsou, of Parkside, lost their lives. The two un fortuate gentlemen, with Mess* a Wood cock and Watts, left Qlenelg between two and three a.m. in the yacht Haidec, intend ing to go to Neptune Islands and Port Lin coin on a fishing and pleasure excursion, When well down the gulf the wind fresh ened. As a gale threatened, it was re- Bolvtd to put back and make for Port Adelaide. The wind increased, and the yacht had a hard time of it. When eight miles off Port Noarlunga, tho yacht was

nearly capsized by a heavy sea, which washed Messrs King and Davrson and the dingy overboard. The yacht righted, but her gear wa.9 disordered. An attempt was made to bring the craft round to go to the assistance o£ the men in the water, who were Been for a few seconds, but the attempt proved futile, They hud to be left to their fate. The gale continuing, fears were enter tained that the yacht would be lost, but she weathered the storm, and arrived at Port Adelaide at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, neither of the bodies nor the boat has been recovered.

Storm at Sea.—Three Lives Lost.

BBISBANB, Thursday

The Corea (a) which left yesterday after noon tor the north, encountered very heavy weather on clearing Moreton Bay. Three monstrous seas broke over the vessel in quick succession, sweeping the deck, tear ing away the rails, stanchions, deckhouse, and two boats. The vessel was completely aubtnerged, the water pouring down into the hold and cabins. Shortly afterwards the carpenter and fore-cabin steward, one seaman, and two Polynesians wore missing, having been washed overboard. The ni»ht was so dark; and the sea so high, it was impossible to attempt to render any assist. ance. After proceeding some distance the vessel t became immanagable, owing to a quantity of debris getting foul of the propeller. Captain Lowrie then burnt blue lights, and sent up rockets as signals of distress. About 1 o'clock in the morning the Queensland (s.), from Kockhampton, came up and stood by till daylight, when she towed the Corea back to port. While proceeding towards an anchorage, one Polynesian was discovered swimming in the water, A boat was lowefed at onco and the man picked up. Another Polynesian was discovered shortly afterwards floating on a couple of pieces of deck timber, and was rescued. Both men were very much exhausted, having bacn in the water about eight hours. The men lost are—A. Kasmussan, carpenter; Ken neth Tolmie, steward; and Jamea Mc- Donald, seaman ; the lastleaves a wife and family in Sydney. An Outlaw's Career Ended. With respect to the black outlaw, Toby, who recently murdered Police-constable Dwyer, and was subsequently shot by Senior-constable Wiight, the Queensland P*lice Department have received the fol lowing telegram from Sub-inspector Aim strong at Taroora :—" Just arrived here. s,\Vild Toby,' the terror of the Dawson dis trict, had managed to elude Moran and his troopers for many years. He was a power fully-built man, and did not mingle with other aboriginals. A warrant was issued for his arrest last September for the attempted murder of Ander son, of Kinuoul. Senior - constable Wright, hewing that Toby was on Jundah Tun, started with. Constable Dwyer, and tracked Toby, who was found camped on Wolerbee Creek. Dwyor dismounted ciu tiously, and rualied at^Doby while Wright parleyed with him. Dwyer caught the out law by the throat. Toby managed to pick up a tomo.hawk, and drove it through Dwyer's skull; he then male a blow at Wri«.ht, who, after firing several shots, succeeded in killing the aboriginal,"

Frightful Thunderstorms in Queensland.

TOOWOOMBA, January 30.

During the past few days tho district has been visitcc'l with a series of thunderstorms unprecedented in their violence and injury to stock and produce. Since Wednesday last we have had a storm every day, gener ally comin;? up in the afternoon and con tinuing far 'into the eveoiog, On Saturday the storm clouds gahered early in the morning, and a heavy storm passed, over the town atmidday, anotberinthelafternoon, and followed by a still heavier one in the even ing. On tiunduy morning the sky gave promise of a lino day, but at one o'clock a heavy bank of storm clouds was seen rising in the west and sonth-west and tbe occasional fl ashes of lightning and distant thunder iudicated that heavy weather) was prevailing in that direction, About 4 o'clock the sky became overcast with clouds of inky blacknes?, and to the couth-west and west they presented a par. ticularly dark preen and angry appearance, and emitted vivid flashes of forked light ning. The storm in Toowoomba was not near so violent as some others we have had, although there was one particular lliish of vivid lightning and a loud crash ot thunder which startled many to fear and trembling. A house occupied by Mr IS, Bolaud was struck by the electric dis charge, aucl the inmates had a most miracu lous escape. Miss Boland was sitting on tbe verandah writing immediately underneath the po3t that was strnck, and a weather board that was displaced by the electricity fell on her. She was terribly frightened, but fortunately was not in any way injured. The electrieiluid passed through the dining room, and entered the earth by an open window-sill in its descent. The rooms were filled with smoke of a strong sulphury smell, and at the time it seemed as if the house was on fire.

On tho liowus the full force of tho storm of Sunday afternoon was felt. At- the Back Plains such a terrible storm hut not been witnessed in the memory of the oldest inhabitant!). For the space of an hour the rain and hail descended io. torrents, the lightniDg flashed, the thunder roared, the wind blew with hurricane fprce ; in fact, tbere was a perfect war of the elements. The hailston.es were as large as hens' eggs, and even largor; one Mr Daniels measnred was 3in. by Sin. They were more like solid lumps of ice than tho familiar hail stone, as a matter of course, in such a frightful storm, the homesteads of the selectois have sullered gieat'.y, and in most cases the maize crop is cut to pieces and destroyed. Fowls in great num ber were killed in the yards. Mr James Hanley had twenty sheep killed by the hailstones. Mr Daniels had seven killed, and others have sustained losses of sheep. Mr Daniel,! informed us that cattle were seen after the storm bleediug from severe wounds caused by the hailstones. The storm, which was about a mile in width, can be traced for miles. Trees wero com pletely donuded of their leave 3, aud even the grass hast been cut up most severely. The storm passed in the direction of Green mount, and from that locality Mr Thomas Allen, of Woodlawn, writes under yes terday's date :—" Yesterday (Sunday) we were visited by a moat terribly hoivy storm of hail, the like of which I never before witnessed. It laste<J for an hour. The stones were as large as hens eggs, and conic a good deJ larger, ' The ground W6S covered to the depth of six inches, and it looked as it baskets of eggs hid been emptied op to tho ground. The fiuitwas nearly all knocked off the trees, the grape vines have been nearly all destroyed, and not only the fruit, but even tho leaves, wero knocked eft' the > vines. After the storm ths gardens presented a pitiful sight.

Condensed Items.

A quantity of false coin is in circulation in Sydney,

The extension of the Great Northern Railroad to Armida'e was opened on the first instant.

Sut -Inspector Boresf ord and four troopers have beea killed by blicks at Cloncurry. A new musical association is to be formed in Mellourae out of the ashes of the old festival.

Legislation is to bo attempted to net absconding debtors on the Victorian and South Australian borders.

Ihe Orange Institution in Victoria has determined to "check the advaneo of Popery " at the forthcoming elections. (Sydney bfttchers propose to iollow in the steps of tbeir fellows in Melbourne and Brisbane, and do no more work on the Sabbath Day. Before the Education Commission, in Victoria, Inspector Cox stated that a teacher who had been three times convicted of falsifying the rolls was still retained in his position.

The rabbits on the South Australian bor der are reported to have eaten all the feed and barked all the trees as high as they could reach,

Mr Saul. Samnel has been appointed Re presentative Commissioner for the Colony of New South Wales at the International Fisheries Exhibition, to ba held in London in the course of a few months.

The cost of putting the Austral in statu quo will probably ba between £50,000 and £60,000. She \.-as valued at £250,000 when the accident occurred, • About 100 men are employed about the wreck, including 16 diverj.

A.'cousi|»nnient of gun 9 suitable forarming merchant vessels is to be sent to Sydney; which has been selected as one of the ports for storing them. The other ports simi larly treated are Bombay, Hongkong, and Capetown.

a telegram has been receivel in Adelaide from Protussor Boulgeiyof Queen's College, Cork, announcing his acceptance of the Chair of Hughes .Professor of English Lan guage and Literature and of Mental and Moral Philosophy in the University cf Adelaide.

A Chinaman named Ah Fat, keeping a gambling shop at Stanthorpe, Queenslard, was stabbed on Tuesday night, February

Gth, by another ChhwmnT~The 'n^?* ™tee y sUlron(!e' ed WmselUo t^ A six days' walking match oi £200 ~-j with liberty reserved to increaL th <.Sl(Jo. to £500, has beenmadeTetwe afe^ the American long-distance rlmw eaivi Edwards the k A ubSu^^ Articles Jiave been sig^d, and tt 'i an' deposit of £20 made. It u^Jaffi Sf 1' the match will take place n 2 th« during the Australian Cup week If ot the Town iiall can be procured Use A Chinaman fell out of one of «. Sydney trams on Sunday afternrL tb|! King-street Botany. The tram was'aHi? r time proceeding at the rate of aCtrfS* miles per hour, and the Chinaman f* rendered insensible by the fall w Was brought into Sydney and taken to tha iT" 8 pital, where it was founa that The& lacerated scalp wound, U inches fni«d a on the left, side of the held. len«t! V

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WANGANOI thisd The proposed new township of Kawkl', already attracting considerable atW-fe here. J, Duncan, land agent of vffloll now invites through the Waoganut I*' commissions for the purchase of PWH| or native lands there, and enn ■*" as to native country and Vm J^. Kawhia are numerous. v ra °i

BLENHEIM, this day An unexpected seam of coal in the PfcL Coal Cos. mine, nine feet thick and nf S cellent quality, has been found in the« cut. There is great excitement cansedt the discovery. It is expected to cnH? seam in about tea days, ■ lße

INTERNATIONAL CRICKET MATCH.

[KEUTER'S CABLES,]

SYDNEr, February 19 The international ctickot match was cm tinued here to-day, when the Engli ßflme .', with 9 wickets down for 263 runs, resume} their first inning?, Morley, the last mk in, was bawled without scoring and if, tteele added nothing to his 135 0 [ ~ previous day. The innings, therefn« closed for 263. The following uZS liog analysis :—McDonnell (?), 2 «jZT ■ for 52 runs ; Palmer, 1 wicket tot'bTS Spoftbrth, 2 wickets for 50 runs; Bonnet'}' The Australians then went in for W first innings, ond at the close of the 3 play had lost 9 wickets for 249. Th 7l! lowing are the scores :— ; A. Bannermau, c 10 Blackham ' ■■ a Bonnor, c ...87 Palmer, c '" i Murdoch, b ... 0 SpoQbrth, c ' , Horan, c ... 3 Boyle, not oHt." 2 Giffcrj.c 27 Evans, not out 1 Midwinter, b ... 10 Extras f -(jj|- Total for 9 wickets, 249. Bonnor commenced badly, and Had a tsf. row escape of being caught early in Mjja! ningp. Subsequently however, .lie' k proved. Gitfon played well and Blackhaffi displayed excellent cricket during big fa ilings. K-vans and Boyle, who arebothno! ont are in excellent form. Tbeattendajcj of spectators during the day was large,aid' the weather was much more favouratile for ■ the game than yesterday, Much intttat is being evinced in the contest. ; v ,: g

SIMONSEN'S OPERA COM PANY.

The opera season was inaugurated at (Is I' Theatre Eoyal last evening under very | favourable auspices, and the performance | was quite up to public expectation, tin L performers were, with one or two exrep. fl tions, in good voice, and, making allowance k for one or two minor defects iucidenlal to • f au initial performance, the represfntntion I-' was successful in a marked degree, 'ills' ■§ piece selected, " Girofle Girofla," though it X does not possess the merit of lelcg a I; novelty in Auckland, is one of those lyrit Ef< compositions that never seems to palL Tit F? music seems always fresh and sparkling, Ij\ and new beauties may lie detected in the 1' composition after many visits. The libretto || is witty and even in toe hands of mediocn hi actors is sure to keep an audience amuiti* KJ The prirua donna, JU/ssMariiinaSimongsi, Eflf filled the dual r&le, and to those vtho »it membered her debut in Auckland three years ago, a most welcome Burpriße was it: If store. Her voice has much strengthened, if; and bears the evidence of high cultnk if She p»saesies vocal abilities and pora 1 which promise to raise her to a high pi- m tion in her profession. Her Bllgbtlj - »*' foreign accent, though it oca- § sionally renders her pronuneiatioii j a little indistinct, is prettily piqnaat I and her acting leaves nothing to beaosW F She sang her share oi the concerted tansk >~. with taste and expression, andintbewta her sweet »ympathetic voice was/ heard!) great advantage. Xhe gem of the evening undoubtedly, was the rendition oftti' ••' celebrated "See how it tparkles." Hi leading tenor, Mr Fitzgerald, whoplsjd :■'■ Marosquin, possesses a someVrhat worn ani hu>>ky voice. Mr Lissart in the ifile o! i ;i Mourzouk, sang very well, and ponilnjd %, the deceived Moor with considerable skill, >> Mr Wentworth was somewhat wives' ' tional as Bolero. The subsidiary, fern's , ; are all deserving of praise. Miss, Alia ii Stanley, who, in Aurora, had a somwjttS \ 11 thankless iGle, acted and sang in a maw \" that gave the greatest satisfaction. ..Mir 1 :4 Minnio Hope played Pasqultta gracefully, I and Miss Frances Saville msde an e««l' 1 lent Pedro. We will notics the EttbsMiu)1 I characters more fully in our next, T&J | chorus was rendered in excellent to, id the orchestral arrangements are excelled " Girofle Girofla " will be repeated W evening, and " The Hermit's Bell" will* placed on the boards on Wednesday,

ACTION FOR TRESPASS.

Moller v, Inglis. This case, which was an action for f» I pass, the damage? being laid at £90 ll'i • was heard at the District Court to-day. *«■. ' fore His Honor Mr Judge Smith. * :;, plaintiff, Carl August Moller, sued ito£ IB fendant, Jarcea Inglis, for the sum of & 11s, being the amount of damage sastiw by the plaintiff, by reason of the deW1. ant's cattle, horses, and sheep on oi«« days and times, trespassing upon j»! plaintiff's laud, at Dairy Flat, befog P""1! lot 59, patish of Paremoremo, CwJJ Waitemata, io the Provincial District 8 Auckland, particulars of which d m \ are hereunto annexed.—Me J. A- M appeared for the plaintiff, and Mrs-' 18' ■• keth for the defendant. - Carl August Moller deposed that now;; ■■ a farmer at Wade, otherwise known f Dairy Flat. Defendant's property sumj ■; dedhis. He had been annoyed since Am 18S0. by the defendant's cattle, abeeftg horses trespassing on his farm. , BeJZ ;; seen Mr Inglis and his people d"™*. cattlo and horses, and he knew My"? !. bis. He assessed the damage W^ I . those horses and cattle at £20 per an*»> making in all £50. Defendants m sheep and horses also broke doOTi ». partly destroyed thirty peach tv® : November. He valued them at 7« W«^ . A square chain of oats, ripe for cn«'»fe j,* preen food, was trampled » W» |: down by Mr IflglisV bull Jg .| cattle. He valutd it at £2 J08.,/.gS'B ■of potatoes which would haTeyieWM'^, g 3cwt was also rendered useless. AJ J tion of pumpkins was damaged moreu | by Mr ln R lisF cattle. Thero was, IB » I tion, a strawberry bed of about ™°™> it « |, yards destroyed by tho cattle, w> | being eaten off. Fencing was browa by the bull and cattle. Bf badS,Jf > animals breaking- down the f, en. ce?f^tii, Twelve or thirteen rails had toKd<* iK He was compelled to sell B'*^ ;: cattlo which he had, because he &>» keep them fn consequence Of tne He had no Rrass after the dieep"*^ on the land. Landslips WH"^ on his property by logs, whict ne v wero Mr Inglis's, coming down w« Witness drew defendant's ft^^-wrfi damnsre done, but ho would notw^ t| money inrcparation. He did one, oats in lieu of those that had te^"^ Mr Hesketh cross-examined "•^JH-'B at some length, with thepbjectoi su« g, that an understanding existed »w parties that his cattlo might go on^ land, and Inglis's might c«y , ness denied that such on ondent"E p ted. readmitted that when a PJ?"?^I}. J. was brought in the Residents »*„,»(! ;': Court he assessed the <k*Me ««■ B# 1| f mallf r amount than he no^cWKw (^ increase was accounted for by s ..« competent authorities had valued uw» destroyed since. • p (Left Sitting.) ft

THE AUCKLAND EVBirao^STAHrTUFsbAY/FEBRUiS^ 20,



TAPANB3E AUT MANUFACrURRS. THE GREAT AUCTION OF THE CHOICEST SPECIMENS OF JAPANESE FINE ART, Will take place on THUESDAY NEXT, 22nd Isstant, at 11 O'CLOCK, On the premises, next Bank of Now Zealand. vr Tho Japanese Warship, Rinjlo Kali, now at Wellington, will shortly arrivo at Auckland. Gladden tho hearts of tho little mon by showing them some Dai Nippon no Nimotsu. Ip O L E T, THE HOUSE in PARK X 0 A D LATELY IN MY OCCUPATION. R. LAIKI£LBY. Fobru&ryls,lßS3. fJVHORNTOS, SMITH AND FIRTfi HAVE FOR SALE : " Drown" Flour, In sacks, lOCS and SMS Champion" do. do. do. 'Cantab" do. do, do. Sharps Bran Fowl Whoat A UCfiiAZ^D GAS COMPANY JA. OJMITKD), SAVAnLUHHD 188 i FUBVBYOKS OFiilOKf, HEAT, ANDPOWKB. Dfhe Oomp&nr sell and er«<ct gres-flttlngg, In eluding Ras apparatus of ovt-vy description^ also onglnef. fitooU Includes Otto Gat) Knglßes. Office and Ehowrooms, Fort-ntreet. rtREAT QAOBIFICJS OF NEW SUMMER GOODS. J. CULLEW, Having coir n largo shipments of AnttJmn nnd Winter Goods to arrlvn abont the Ist of Moron, and ss his pnmlsee ore ranch too small for his Inoro&alnt; mulneßs, be will eUar At rfTetstlr Beflneecl PtUsne, tho residua of lila Now and PaehiOD&ble Hnmmcr Stoolr, oom prfcmg ;— FBENOH ANDSrJGTJSH DBEST. QOOD3 In great variety of Kabrio and Hhada FRENCH ANI» K>*GIHB PRIfITS PLAIN A»X) BKOCADRO HATUWSS OATMEAL AND OATCAKK CIiOTHS MADRAS ANH QTHKR DBKSB MUSLINS JJOMMKK HOSIERS HABBRDABHRRY. GLOVES RIBBONS, LACKS MANOHE3TBR GOODS Sea, &a., &c 3.0. Is compelled, from want of room, to olsnr out each wason 3 good/* within tho eeason, at no matter what sacrifice. The following Goo-la will be sold it half price i-Ladies', Qeau\ and Youths' Straw Hata. L»dieV and Glrla' Para- Bbls, Children's Pelisses, Walklnft Cloaks, Tonic*. Mother Hnbbtfd Bonneta, tea,, So,, &c. Tho Original and Bedncod Prloea are Marked on each artfole in slain flßureu, and a glanoe will conviooe a«y lady thkt this advertisement a cutled out in ita eotlrety. tl» Cj UI.L EN, IMPORTER, 250, QUEEN-STREKT, AUCKLAND.



Chbistmas & EW Yeab. ■WILLIAM RATTKAY Begs to Inform thogo requiring rlstmM an Now Year Presents, lhat ho hn.l a SPLENDID STOCK OJ nRAPBRT SILKS COSTUME 3 RIBBONS * t-ILLIMKR HOSIERY IIAORB GLOVBS DW*" MflN'3 AND HOY 3 OLOTHINO, SHIRTS AND H*TS, .The Goods ra of tho Bort Qoalltj-, bavo been Booah* Ohaap, and will bo Sold Cheap, at f^ATTBAYS CESTxiAL DBAP2KY VVABEHOUBB, 178, 180, & 182, QUEEN.STKEKI, AOOEXiAK TOR A LARGE — gTOCK, FOR A GBAND — •\7~ARIRTY, FOR SUPERIOR ~~" ITTIN'G, FOR — E BEST | . yAI/'E, IN MKN'3, BOYB, AND YOUTaS' Clothikg and Outfitting, the mew zealand CLOTHING FACTORY STANDS UmtIVAIXBD, ACCKtAHB BBANCH M 8 ANto IGO, QUEKN-B¥fißKf. Branoli Manager, N.8.-BtW8 erfl wo requested to avoid Bp» .rlotw imitations of the Eatetlißbinent.



Garlick and Cranwcll havo just opened up Bomo of tho handsomest bedsteads ovor im ported to Auckland —niclccl-platod, iron, and brmw, Imlf-tostor and l<"ronch. A varloty o£ spring nmttroßSoß, boddinpr, and bedroom furni ture KurntHh your houso from Qarlick and (JranwoH'a City Hall Arcndo, Queon-streo Auckland.—Advt. Kubbor i-tumpfl on shortest notice. Pr'nt properly; ro hlotohlng; prices redaoed. -Besiop. Darby Btreet,-(aLdvt)