SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATEB{^! m o 5 r r Oow IMornm g , 9.63 SUNSET.-This Eveuintf, 5.56 * J S^&O&SSR££&*& 8 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Kenllvro th, rch.. Otcn ttm Oamtru

DIPARTURES TO DAY.

T ark H M. corvette. Lieut, in command-C. F, Marine"; schooner, Queen, for Ruesell

IMPORTS.

Per Phlliiplne-1237 s-okß b-neduat.-VT. J. Harst ond Co. Per Tarawora, from X yttnUon 2C7 Backs kid ney potato-.-Ada., i *-b mr.n and On. Per K»nUwor.h, from oom.rn - 850 B&cfcs o»ts. 101 Back, oatineti, 0" »»"l" flour. 250 eaoks Wheat, S7 "n s-onc.

EXPORTS.

PerTronstt, forNonmn*-B0 OlOioetaawnUm -1>« (tobo shipped at Whft«K»pon»). 30 kegs s»lt beet, SOaacfcanonr. 8j Una caMn tr^-i. 80 tins naval blHCUtts. . INWABDS COASTWISE.- Griffinhß« With 80 tons coal: Janet, from WJiangarui Heads, with 800 bushels lime. Outwards Coastwise.-Christina for Who ngaroa; Griffin, for Kuasell; Janot. for Wha ngarel; Mariner, lor Russell. iho brU inline CUnsniw. W°«<)a» M a £ timber for Noumm». H.M.B. L»tk left for an island orulse this nanoua mroußhout the psbbbro. *. Mr O. B. Swnols In reoelotrf j roWiPW" from O«ptal u Sivory Bt-tlnK tb.t the three masted eohooner Knew nrrlvtd at »y£W. from AHoklard, on Hund»y la t, afier a nuart passage ot eight days from port 10 port, and flvfl days from land to lanfl. The eohooner Onward lett llinarnfor iuok- Und Vatarday with 132 Baois wheat and 327 BaThe Obarque Northern Btfcr has entf red out at ho Customs for Noumea.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kjipara llrads thla day. Sailed—W»V3. Oamaiu. anrt i'aroy Pratt Anohored-jinsdail and etorSeaj.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wb ll'.gtox this day,

Tho H -n- o'c arrive") f>m -■ rt«y »t_s o-oloofc thl« znornlrK. ne left cy>ino) »t 9.31 »"> en the 2^"" hi'- '«»» e«8,,;l, wl.^Bwl.hh-avy S.K. BWMI no:il th- 28 h : light wUda.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Wodnesdar.

Mr L. W. Katon held a largo fiu'.t tale to-day at his Qieen-nreot Mart. -Hananaß realieed 2idto3?: cears. 21: noples. 2d; qnlnoes Ud, and pines 6' 6i to 7i per doz.

Mr G w. BlnneT c o'rt epnle s<tss 61 to 10a 6d ncr o»pp: ptvr 3' Brt to 118 6rt' ncoordlng to qurUT ; pmnu 2J ito 31; 58 mx-ks fowl wneat brotißht la 9i to 21

MefS'K B, Tonkn t.rd Oowpw hoi 1» gr-neral salo tn-d&y. OrniwH hCI to* 1? p.rdos; in&ize brought is 2d. infll in ve=s in bond fetched fair prices Taesalo wn wo'l att^nled acd Batla fMWrjr.

Mr W Bo a lawo quantity of AnoV land m»nt>i■.-nrnd b-u.h-Jwe, of excelent mnko wh-rti b.-oieh'. uood t.r ebb. The iro vlslonß, o«\, W'r- niTty sold ut 'air avorngo prime.

Mail Notices.

Mails will Olobb as uhdbh :-

IHIB DAT.

Fot Thames, per Knterprlso, at S SO p.m.,

THURSDAY, 29th Instsnt For Wattara. fee, per Maogtegor, at 8 «.m. For Waitara, Wanßnnui, &c, por Orotl, ai 8 a.m. For Walwero, Te Kapa. Gralgleburo, ana Warkworth. oer Rose Casey, at 10 ■ a-m. For London direct, per British King, from Lyttelton, per s.s. Tarawera, for lottors, &0.. Bpeoially bo addreseod, at 11 a.m. Expected to reach London about 20th May next. Per s.s. Tnraworn, as follows :— For India, China, Japan, Medlteranean Ports, and Continent of Kuropo, at 10 a.m. For Olßborno, Napier, Sonthorn ports, Ana trallon Colonios, and United Klugdom, via Buoa and Brlndlnl, and via Naples, for letters, oto., apoolally so prepaid Mid addressed, at 11 n.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. l*t* letters till 11.20 For Tanranga, Ohlnomntn, and Opotikl, per WelUnßton, at 4 p.m. For 'llumpß, per Roiomahana, at 4.80 p.m. For Mangawoi and Kaiwaka, per Douglas, at sp,m

FitilUY. 30th lnßtant. For Walheko. Oowoa. and Coromandol, per Corom&ndel. at 2.30 p u>. For Whangaroi Hoads, Parna, Waipu, Whan- Kurd. Kiuno. 'raiiKilum. ana Mangupai, per Atrtlo, at i p.m. For larr.nikkl nmi Southern ports, per PoDguln, laimedlßtelr utter arrival of Ziulundlu Irora Honolulu. For Australian C ilonlan. per Zdaliodla, itumo dlately after bur arrival from Honolulu.

On and aftor Monday, 20th instant, an extra daily mail will bo exchanged with Onehunsa, closing horo at 3.15 p.m.; rotuvn mail received at 7.30 p.m. None.—i*ttor receiving boxes have now been placed at tho following pl&osß:—Nenr the juno tlon of Remuor* and Hrtghton Koads, lo be olearod dally at 0 a.m.: and on the Groat North Road, near Area Hill, to ba cleared dally at 10 30 a.mi Tho s.s. Stolla will leave tho Bluff for West Coast Sounds about t lie 9th April next.

Si B, BIBS, Chief Potiimaater, Chlot Pout-offloo. AuoklantV.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

MARCH 28, 1883.

Abbott's Opera House— Misa Juno, In "Leah," 8 pm.

Onohnnga Ratepayers' Mooting — Masonic Hall, 8 p.m.

Karansahape Road Protestant Hall—Lecture by Mr Goo. A. Brown, "Our Protostant Fore fathers and tholr struggles for Froodotu, 7.30 p.m.

Choral Hall — Philharmonic Sooioty's Re hoarsa', 8 p.m.

Loago Unitod Service-Monthly Mooting at Frcomasons' Hall, 7.30 p.m.

Eden Lo^ge-Masonle Hall, Newton, 7.30 p.m,

Birth.

FOUGHEY.-On tho 25th March, at Brighton, Parnoll, Mrs W. Fouprhoy of a daughtor.

Marriage.

N}XON-SMITII.-On March 27. at tho Regis trar's Office, Auokland, Thomas R. Nixon to Sarah A. Smith, both of Auckland.

Death.

FARRELL.-On 28th March, 1883. at Aloxan dra-Btreot, aftor a long and painful Illness, Ada Mary, belovod and only daughter of John and Bridget Far-roll, aged 2 years and 1 month. Tho fnnoral will leave parontß' rOßidonco at 4 p.m. to-morrow, 29th. Frlonds are respoot ftilly Invited.

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1883.

for tho cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that need] resistance, For the future In the distance, And the Kood that we can do.

The debate or. the renewal oi the Pacific Mail contract had not como oo in the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales, before the X.M.S. 'Australia"left on Thurs day last. It was, however, on the order paper, and would como up at an early date. Tho proas, meanwhile, continued to debito the matter. An article in the Sydney " Morning Herald " of March 20th, reviews the subject at some length, and contends that if New South Wales had not thia route tn offer the Victorians, in ex change for the P. and 0, Co.'s service, the colony would foio vory badly, The writer is of opinion, however, that the contract should never ba renewed at the former rate, and this appears to be the prevailing opinion in Sydney. His conclusions are summed up in the following passage :—" If we wore to drop our own line, we should probably find that wo could no loDger use tho other two lines for nothing. Victoiia has for some time past been asking us for a contribution towards its service, and if we had no servico of our own the demand would be irresistible. If the mail contracts were all running gut now, the whole question could bo con. sidered de novo, and without the entangle meat of existing obligations. But that Is not the case, and the problem therefore is what is best for us to do pending the currcßcy of the contracts belonging to tho other colonies, It would not be worth oui while to havo our mail service uncertain and irregular, or to place ourselves in any way at the metcy ot other contracting patties. No one wouldadvocate a renewal of tho large sum we now pay towards the Pacific line, But, if that contract could be continued for a term of two or three yeara, and at a charge to us, say, not exceeding £20,000 a jua'r, which charge M ould be diminished by the postage receipts, and by onr share of any contribution coming from America, it wonld be politic in us to keep np the ser vice. It is understood to bo the wish of the New Zealand Government that we should do so, and it is desirable that we should maintain our postal alli ance with that colony. It must also be remembered that the Pacific ronte completes the circle of postal communication all around the globe, and that in ease of any disturbances in Egypt, or any great mari time war, it given us the advantage of a duplicate ronte and a duplicate flag.

The Pacific service has good friends in Sydney, who will not let it fall through without a struggle, One contributor to the "Sydney Morning Herald" proves that the mail delivery to Sydney has been quicker by the American than by the Eastern route. But the payment of a heavy subsidy when an equally speedy service, supported wholly by postages, is at the disposal of the colony, presents a very serious obstacle to the renewal of the contract; and it is evident that the fate of our favoutito mail lino still trembles in the balance.

At the Banco sitting of the Supreme Court to-day. Mr Thomas Wood, a sop of Mr Header Wood was enrolled as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. He studied his profession in Eng. land where ho was called to Lincoln inn. Since his return to the colony he has passed the necessary examination with credit.

•'We learn that the announcement of three Btoamere to run to Northcoto on Good Friday arose from a misprint. The words "their steamers" being misread "three steamers," It is only fair to the company that this explanation should be made. We aro further informed that the company are fully aware of the difficulties under which the rapidly increasing traffic to this euburb is supplied, and they are using thoir utmost exertions to improve it.

About six o'clock last evening, a man named Archibald McGregor, while under the influence of liquor, fell over the end of Queon-street Wharf, and was in danger of drowning wnen a seaman named Charles MolinquisS of the ship Brahmin, jumped pyer to his assistance. Molinquist had a difficult task to hold the man above water, and Mr Wills, gecond officer of the Brah miii, also jumped Into the water. By their united efforts McGregor was sot ashore, when he was taken la charge by the police for drunkenness.

We publish in another column the pro* gramme for to-morrow's concert at the Choral Hall, in aid d the imfortunnta vic tims of the Rhino floods, Assistance from some of the crpw of the German gunboat Hytene may be looked for.' From a musical standpoint; ,the concert will be one of the hsutcvat given in Auckland, and will, we think; bje aaeorded a bumper house, yield jnij a handsome sain for 'the relief of the wretched sufferers in tbj> BJiine valley.

A very pleasant so.cial gathering was Jiei.d last evening by the teachers of St. famea'p Banday.sehool, the object being to'present Mrs McCoakrie me Mia3 Bteele) and J^ia Brownlee (naa Miss Walker) with boolcs, in accordance with the usual custom, on tins occusion of their marrlageis. Rev. R. F. Macnicol made the presentations*, and in doing so referred to the tact that while both ladies had been wedded to gentlemen teachers, the pervlcefl of the latter would not be lost to the school. Messrs Brownleo and MoCosKrie replied. The remainder of the evening was devoted to music, readiags, and parlour games.

We arc requested by the manager and directors of the Kaipara Steamship Com pany to stato that they had nothiug what ever to do with the management of tho City of Cork on Good Friday and Kastor Monday, ihe vessel was chartored by the Notucote Company, and run by them.

The matron of the Howe-street Indus trial School acknowledges with thanks Mrs Waters's kind present of buns to the children on bood Friday.

Kirton'a Westminster Idyll, " Buy Your Own Cherries," will bo performed on Friday evening at Onehunga, by tho Baud of Hope Union Choir. Tho practice takes place this evening, in the Kowton Con gregational School-room, Edinburgh-street.

The members of the Philarmonic Society, under Professor Caillian. and who will r,»ke part in the grand concert on Thursday even ing, in tho Choral Hall, are requested to attend a practice this evening at the usual hour in the Choral Hal).

'J ho handsome silver cup presented to tho Hamley Gun Club for competition was won by Mr E. Hornsby, the following being tho principal scores:— JJ. Horusby (30 yards), 12; R. J. Middlcton (30 yards), 11; J. Smith (30 yards), 10 ; Captain Dawaon (27 yards), 10 ; F. Newell (28 yards), 8.

Tliero was an excellent attendance at the Opera House last evening. " Leah, tho Forsaken" was again placed on the biards, and ihe performance was very successful. The same programme will bo submitted this evening.

Messrs Woodyear and Ross' circus was fairly patronised last evening, and the clever fonts of both human and equine performers were thoroughly appreciated by the audi ence.

Tho match which was arranged to tuko place upon the Domain ground between tbc Taranaki and Waikato cricketers has fulleri through, tho latter being unable to get together a team. The match betwenn the Auckland Socond Klcven and 'l'araniiki takes place on Friday and Saturday noxt, and is exciting some attention.

A meeting of Kurangahapc youths was held last cveniug Mr I'avu in this chair when it was decided to form a Football Club under tho name of Young Colonials starring with 23 members, MrG. lark, was elected Secretary and Treasurer and Mr If. Binney was unaaamously elecctod Captain. The new club piny a scratch match on April 7.

Tho Otahuhu Baptist Church soirdo was held last evening in the district hall. About 350 persons pirtook of a hearty tea, among whom were a number of Auckland visitors, Mr Johnston, as caterer, uavo much sati.-faction. Kov. T. Spur>>eon presided, and took for his text, tho word ''Forward," Tho other speakers were the lteva. J. Macky, Hainford (evangelint),

Porter and Thos. 11. Smith ; also, Messrs Biame aud Shaldcra. The meeting closed with thu benediction. Selections ot music were|given,and the whole of the proceedings pleasant aud agreeable.

A meeting of St, Thomas' Temperance Society will bo held in H. I homup' school-

room to-morrow evening (Thursday), at 8

o'clock, for the purpose of forwarding tho objects of the Association by the enrol vent of new mombers, &c, The furtuightly moet in^s of this Society aro much appreciated by members and residouts in the neigh* bourkood, as abuodanco of recreation is provided in tho ehapo of vocal and instru mental music, recitations. &c. a icatuio of tomorrow's meeting will be an address by D. Goldie, Esq., on the question—"ls tho moderate v c of intoxicating drinks boaclicial t" Aucklond possesses some remarkably good c/icketersatuougst the present genora tion of school boys, Amongst these the brothers Mcldrom have come prominently forward as bowlers of merit, and now attention is being attracted by the batting performances of a Grammar-school boy named Reo?, who is a son of Mr W. L.

Kees, once a leadiag Auckland cricketer. Tho juvenile batsman h.n a good dofenco, and plays stylishly, both forward and back. Ho has made some tall scoring recently against excellent bowling

An adjourned meeting of gardeners was hold last night at the i> ewmarket Hull, 30 being present—Mr Gent in the chair. The business more particularly was to receive the report of the deputation appointed to confer with tho eecretary of the tloriicul. rural Society. Aftor hearing tho delegates, a general conversation ensued, in which it was stated that the gardeners did not wish in any way to go sgaiost the society, but if tbey could not be admitted as members on the term 9 they propo-ed, it would be advis able to form a Gardeners1 -ociety, in which amateurs, settlers, and cottagers would be invited to assist.

Mr Mllner Stophon is getting pretty well "played out" in this colony. After the esposc at Christchurch he went to Oamaru, mid sent his advertisement to tho papers as usual. The " Mail" refers to hi* vißit and says :—" Wo have not inserted hia ad vertisement because wo believe that Mr Stephen is as much an impostor as the American who tod the wooden nutmegs." Tht healer threatens an action for libel,

A recent telegram to an English paper states that there are two distinct secret societies in Dublin. One belongs to the old "Head-centre," Stephens's Fenian party, which advocates open warfare, and tho other is known as the "Senate or Council Body," which advocates murder. Farrell, the informer, says this "inner circle" is 80 composed that its members are unknown to each other, and therefore not to bo identified. Over 100 persons sus pected in connection with tbo secret o gau isation in Dublin bad fled tho city, but, it is believed, not tbo kingdom, On tbo 4th February, the police bad 10 more warrants to execute, and search was being made in London, Birmingham, and Manchester for tho parties, Over 50 persons connected with the conspiracy to murder Government officers had gone to America.

Great will be tho tribulation in the Eden County when it is known that those ob jections to property assessment which were not heard to-day are as useles* as if the; had never been sent in, Tho Board of lie viewers sat in tho li.M. Court at 11 o'clock this morning, which fact whs evidently not generally known, for out of about two hundred cases called but fifteen or twenty objectors appeared, and tbe others were passed over with "valuation sustained." l'hia will especially ,be unwelcome Intelligence to absentees when it is observed, on reFerenco to our report of proceeding?, elsewhere, that in almost every instance where objectors appeared a reduction in valuation was allowed. Shortly after ono or two cases had been called with no response from objectors, tbeso gentlemen appeared and asked to be hoard. One was an important cose, in which tho valuation of certain property at Nowmarket was set down at £2100, while tho ownor claimed the real worth to be £10i)Q, The Board retired for five minutes, to decide the point, and upon returning, tbo chairman .announced that no cases already passed over, could then be heard. Tho Board, he said, regretted that tho applicant should \>3 so seriously affected, but if they (tbe Board) con sented to hear him they would have to hoar, perhaps, all other cases passed over, becauso of non-attendance and the Court might so Bit tbe year oat. This unpleasant experience of tho residents of the *dcv County should provo a warning to objectors in the tvorth, JSnat, and South Wards, which are to be taken on Friday morning next, March 30th, commencing at 11 o'clock. ,

The anniversary soiree of tho Franklin Road Sunday-school was held last evening. There was a good attendance of teachers and friends, The lower room was nicely decorated for the occasion, where a liberal toa whs provided. Tho following ladies of the ohurch pleasantly attended to the wants of frionds, and were kept busy during tbc repast:—Mesdames Jonea and Weeker, and Misses Booth, Chambera (2), Farting toD, Portcous, Kamsden, Smith (2), and Trayes. At the close of the ten, the party ! repaired to the chapel, Id which the public meeting was held, Tho Rev. James Uuy, the esteemed pastor, presided, and delivered an excellent introductory address, review ing the Sunday-school work of tho church during the past year, which gave great cause for thankfulness, He hoped that during the next year the school would be found in an advancing condition. Tho chairman thea called upon the secretary, Mr Jones, to read the report, which (bowed that there are 153 scholars on tho roll under 15 teachers, male and female. Last report showed 125 scholars, so that 33 had been added during twelve months, Thu school possessed a neat library of moral and religious works, which were attractive in character and gonerally read by the children in .their home?. The library consisted of 217 volumes. The financial s'atement showed receipts £36 13s Bd, expenditure £27 Is ,9a, teavjng a credit balance of £9 11s ljd'.' "The Speakers of tbo evening were tho Bsv. Ja*. Guy, feev. W. 8. Potter, and Mr Enoch Wood. Mr Wood's subject wap "Our Bulwarks,'' apd* Mr Pottei"s "our Faitb," both subjects being handled with considerable ability. In intervals tho choir rendered several sacred pieces, and hymns, and several recitations were spoken by tb.B elder Sunday scholars. The results of the gathering were satisfactory, and the meeting dosed with prayer.

A larrfo number of people; spent their Easter Monday holiday in visiting the pic turesque Falls of the Waitakerci iiivcr. It i is evident from tho k creasing number oE tourists from Auckland and elsewhere who visit these falls that their natural beauty and prandcur is much appreciated. Tbc ; height of tho upper fall has been tho sub ject of some divergence <if opinion—it iutving been considered, piior to the visit of the City Council last niODtb, that it was between 300 and 400 feet. On the occasion of tho Mayoral picnic at the Fullh, however, aneroid observations were takeu which | fixed the height at 150 feet; and though this appeared to contradict the testimony | of people's senses, it was Dy many accepted | as a decisive settlemeatof thequestion. Still | some people were scotiical, and preferred i tho account of Messrs Poud and Cheese man, which gave the height of the Fall at about 370 feet. Yesterday a small party, of whom Mr Carthew, boot mauufacturer was one, made a calculation of the depth of the upper Full by throwing over a string with a weight atluched, obsorving it at the bottom, and then measuring the string. Tho result was to show that this Fall was 340 feet high, and a similar measurement of the lower Fall proved it to be 80 feet high. All who havo witnessed these noble cas cades will agree that 150 fo^t as the height of the upper Fall is palpably wrong, and that the aneroid used by the City Council must either have been unreliable, or tho observers mistaken. The visicors to tho Falls on Monday numbered nearly 100, of whom about 40 were ladies. They arrived fit tho ranges by 'bu?, spring-cart, hoise back, and on foot—all having to adopt tho latter old-fashioned mode of locomotion before their destination could bo fina'ly reached.

Enterprising individuals who have hitherto forced thoir way into the Cricket Ground on the occasion of public cricket matches without payment of the ordinary fee, aro likely to bo put to some trouble for tho future bcforo they can efl'cct the faviog of their Colonial Kobcrt. Tho committee for the Taranaxi matches having been ad viatd that they could etiforco the payment of eutrancn fees, determined on Monday to bring a test case against tho first person who refused to hand over his shilling. They had not long to wait. I'wo heavy bwolls came saunter ing along, and deigning not to hoar the gatekeeper's request for a ticket, continued tho oven tenor of their way, gazing calmly into tho blue ethereal. This wus adding insult to injury, and a police man having been sout In pursuit, the "doad-heads" w<ire brought to a standstill in frout of tho pavilion, with a request for their names. These, submlttiuij that the ground was a public one, they declined to give, und a crowd which gathered around shewed evident sympathy for tho cau^o of the cricketers, 'i he unte-keoper was firm in dc niaudiii" tho names or tho shillings, nod eveutually the money was paid ortr amidst tho jeers und laughter of tho onlookers. Oo the provious Saturday, a leading citizen, accompanied by live ladies, forced his way on to the ground on tho strength of two tickets, and it is a singular fact that it is almost invariably tho peoplo who might he expeoted to be able to pay who claim exemption. A test case would settle the matter, and should it be found that there is no right to charge, the sooner cricketers abandon tho Domain and expend their money on a private ground the better it

will be for themselves.

"Tho lot of thu laity of tho Anglican Church in New South Wales is," writes a correspondent, "just now not a happy one, and they aro bogiuDing to resent tho mis taken fctling among a stiff-necked minority of the clergy in receipt, for the most pa t, of S;ate pay—whoso clerical bliLdness, they contend, is depriving the flock of its chief pastors, and the Chutch of resources neces sarily kopt In aboyanco until the olection of a bishop. This dissatisfaction is ex hibited by abstention from Church services aud work of every character, The vicar of an important town in tho far north the week before last, during a Eennon on Potiphar's wife, sorlously stated that auch was tho public indifference to the Cuurch that he might soon bo compelled to leave, and to post on tho church doors "Starved out." As this gcutloman hae ■inco taken to himself a helpmate, the povtrty lamentation has given tise to much comment, somo not boing of a very flaitor ing character. In one of the chief moun tain sanitaria of the south, near tho only known chalybeate spring* of tho colony, and patrouijed by the wealthiest in the land, a meeting was called last week, not, as the clergyman said, to procure subscriptions, but morely to take into consideration the propriety of provid ing adequnto church accommodation for the growiDg township. The result was an attendance of eight persons, inclusive, it may be presumed, of tho clergyman and the two churchwarden?. This gentleman referred to the circumstance the following day in connection wiih a wondrous scrmoD on ' Spiritual Sweetmeats,1 aud intimated that he viewed the poor attendance at tho meeting in the light of a delicate and suggestive intimation to himself. A few tears were visible during tho preacher's re proof, but this evidenco of emotion did not occur among tho congregation."

SPORTING.

The Sydney Cup.

[KKUTKII'S CAUL'S.]

SYDNEY, this day.

Latest Betting.—Mistaken and Wil leroo are now each at 5 to 1 for the Cap, to bo run for to-day. Kain fell here last night, but although it is now cleared off, the weathtr is still unsettled.

(BY TELEGRAPH,)

CHRISTCHUHCH, this day,

Messrs No»• ton and Son held a sale of racing stock today, ihe following wore tbe principal lots sold ; -Boy filly, Spear* grass, 3 yrs, by Traducei—Toi-toi, 220 guineas, Mr. G, Mauls; brown colt, Kaddme<, 2 yrs, by i-colinos—Uiient, 70 guinea?. The thoroughbred yearlings sent here for Bale by Mr Gardner, of Dupdoora Park, Victoria, were offered at auction yesterday morning, but, owing to tho hiyh reserves, none were sold.

In addition to tho Taranaki acceptances published on the fourth page, tbe following have been received for tho Handicap, Ladies' Purse, and Derby:—Mr Walter's Fithwoman.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. Q. Beth Smith, Esq. H.M.)

Dbun-kinnbßß.—Eight persons were punished tor this offence.

Only a Little Flower.—Frank Falknor, a Maman was oharged with nteallnit a geranium and flower pot, value 3a 6d, tho property of Joseph Coffrey.—Prisoner said he was drank at the time.—Coustable O'Conneli arrested prisoner with the property hi his possession, whloh was identified by Mra Cnffroy as her husband's pro perty.—As prisoner bail provionely been oon ylotsd of larceny, he wss sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour.

ABbborombie-sthkct FiaiiT —Fntrlok O'Con nor a id Mlobanl Bnrke were oharged with light ing on the 2fltn lnst.—Constable MoOleilan de posed to the atragvle, whloh, while It lasted, was most exciting,—Bunco, an oldeely m«n, ma^eastatomtnt: O'Connor oiilod at his (hop and struck him twloe. He put htm ont and re taliated as tar as be was able.—Barko was flla ob&rgcd, and O'Connor was ordered to pay 10b, Or Buvnn days.

Obscene Language.— Kato Power pleaded guilty to a charge of infringing tho provisions of the Vagrant Act by making uso of obscene language in Abororombib-streot, arid as a Biuillrtr conviction stood recorded against her under date of February last, she was fined £5; in default, ono month's imprisonment.

Aijotiikb Case.—Alexander Kobb, a young Wtm, appeared on summons charged with hav ing made uao of indecent language in Quuon atroet op Thursday night last.1 Ho said ho had no remombrancto of tho affair. — Jiimes B. Graham, solioltor, deposed that while passing up Quoeu - street by tho side of tho Theatre Royal on Thursday ovenipg last the dofendaut oalled out to a friend, and made use of disgusting language. Fully JOO persons heard tho remark, and. amongst them were two ladies, who complainod to tho witness. He was suro of the defendant's identity, because ho followed him up the street, and gave him in ohargo.—This was the evidonoe for tho prose cution, and tho defendant having nothing to say for himself, a fine of £1 was imposed; In default, 14 days' imprisonment. City By-Laws.—John Wilson was charged with a broaoh of tho olty by-laws by placing a fenco around building material in Albert-street, and failing to place a light thorn at night. Ho pleaded not guilty.—Sergoant Clark sworo that tho onclosuro was unfenced on tho night of tho 15th inst., and that tho defendant was the contractor who had put up tho f onco, and was responsible for the light. Tho dofondant called a young man in his employ, vrho deposed that a light was placed upon the fenco on the night of the 15tb, and that he saw it burning tboro at 12 o'olook,—His Worship held tho case proved, and inflicted a flno of £1, Breach of Licensing Act,—Hubort Oram pleadedgullty to a breach of this Act by allow ing tho lamp in front of his hotol to be oat on tho morning of the 17th inst. Ho said ho could assign no reason for the lamp being unlit; it was a matter perhaps of inadvertence.—Fined 5s apd copts.

Ai-JoiuiNMrc<TTf>,_On the applteati nof Mr P. Hoakcth, tho oh&rpe of s breanh of tho by laws', brought against D, 11, McKenzlo for allowing liijpuro water to no upon bis promise b in We>)lesby»stroor, wan aojuurned till Saturday, and on Air 11. Wll lamaon'u ap plication, tho prooeedlngs sgainai the o&ptain Of the barquo Thames, under the Shipping Act, was postponed till the same time.

CABLEGRAMS.

EKUTEtt'S TELKQEAM,

(Received March 27.)

POLITICAL POLICE FOX LONDON. LONDON, March 27. A corps of men to be known as political police is boing organised in London. GRAND EASfEK REVIEW. A grand review of volunteers was held yesterday (tfaster Monday) at Brighton, before H.R.H. tho Duke of Cambridge, | Field Marshall, Commander in Cbief. I Twenty thousand men were under arms, I and the proceedings, which included a sham fight, passed oil' most successfully. TIIK THREATENED BOEtt WAR. CAPE TOWN, March 27.

Tbc Cape Government has decided to act with rlger in the suppression of the threat ened Boer rising in Tembuland and serious troubles are feared in that teiltory.

LONDON MaKKBT REPORT1.

(Per New Zealand Loan and Mekcan-

TILK AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITBD.)

LONDON, March2l. Wool.—The sales closed firmly. The total quantity sold duriug past sales is 274,000 bales. 22,000 bales havo been held over for future disposal. 6,000 bales have beon taken for A merica, and 159,000 bales have been taken for the Continent. (Medium inferior greasy have declined id to Id por lb. Long staple merino, light in grease, washed and scoured, and croßs-bred, good quality, light in grease, washed, and scoured, have advanced id to Id per lb. nearly. For coarse greasy cross-bred, washed, and scoured, the market is easier ; merino lambs, market firmer,

(Special to Pkess association.)

(Received March 20th—11.30 a.m.)

TUB MYSTKKIODS "NUMBER

ONE."

LONDON, March 27.

It is stated that " Number Ono," who it is supposed has escaped to Mexico, U a commercial traveller named Tyma.ii.

THE CANADIAN BIQH CJMMI3

SIONEK,

It in probable that the Hon. Sir Charles Tin per, K.C.M.G., Minister tor Railways mid Canals in Canada, will succeed Sir Alexander Gait as High Commissioner.

FORTIFICATION OF GIBRALTAR,

Tho Spanish Government intend to heavily fortify a position commanding the Straits of Gibraltar.

EXTRAORDINARY TELEPHONIC FaAT.

Telephone communication ha? been established between New York aud Chicago, a distance of over 800 miles, and is being worked with groat success.

It is intended to raise tho Marquis of Lome to the peerage. The Hon. Timothy O, Howo, Postmaster- General of the United States, is dead.

AUSTRALIAN.

SIR BRYAN O'LOGHLEN AGAIN

DEFEATED,

MKLBOUKNE, March 27.

At the election for West Bourko, yester day, the Hod, A. Deakin, Minister for Public Workf, was re-olected, defeating Sir Bryan O'Lophlon by a large majority. The following is the stato of tho poll: Dealcin, 1888; O'Loghlen, 1186.

MELBOURNE GKAIINf MAIKKET.

MELBOURNE, March 27.

The Melbourne manager of tho National Mortgage and Agency Company ot Mew Zealand, Limited, reports of tho local grain market as follows :—Wheat very flat, at 5s 3d to 5s i>\; mailing barley quieter, at 5b 3d to 5s Gd ; New Zealand oats in fair de mand ; feed oats worth 2s 10a to 3s 2d; and malting sorts it 2d to '.h 4d; Mow Zealand oats under bond slow of sale at 2s 3d to 2s 9d.

MINING NEWS.

Success.—Sinco list report the roof going south in the level has greatly im proved in appearance, and the ground is better workintr, Tho reef is carrying good walls and U about 4 inches in thickness of solid stone, likely looking for containing gold at any momont. —(Signed), P&TER Kkid, March 26.

Nknt Manukau.—Contractors aro now in 189 feet altogether, and according to survey, there is still 69 feet further to go before So. 5 reef will be reached, t'n Wai otalii side, the cross-cut is still in good sandstone country, and in the present face there 13 a mullocky reef or a series of veins fully 2 feet thick, carrying some good mineral, with any quantity of gas. These, and tho last reof parsed through, are very likely to make gold when driven on.— (Signed) T. B. lIICKS, March 24.

C >ROMANDEL, this day. Tokatba.—Keef in main level continues to look well.

Just in Tims.—Ketorting takes placo to-day. The shows look equal to tho last fortnight's return,

SCINTILLATIONS.

None but a fool ia always right. The paations are tbe voice of tho body, Jem Mace belongs to the Gipsy race. A Masonic Lodge at North Shore in pro posed. The review and sham fight at Invercar gill passed off successfully, Onehur.ga ratepayers meet to-night re water supply, Ex-Mayor Tonks has presented his por trait to Auckland City Council.

Better break thy word than do worse in keeping it. The fool thinks ho has argued the case when ho offers to bet.

Every sentence whiah the writer thinks Sue ought to be oat out, Irish working men at Sydney subscribed £50, with which a gold watch and chain were purchased and presented to Mr J, E. Kedmond.

In his address at Botany, Mr J. B. Red niond compared Sir Henry Farkeis to a nliM k without a tail.

Messrs Wilson and Miller divided the first honours at tho Dunedin draughts tournament.

Chief Justice Lilloy, of Queensland, was in Auckland yesterday, en route for San Francisco,

At Wairoa South, a farm labourer named Morrison has just died from injuries re ceived by falling from a stack, Deceased formerly resided at the Thames. 2,500 people witnessed the sham fight at WanganUi on Eaßter Monday. At Hawera, on Monday night, the dwelltng-houso of Mr George Hondry was burned down.

Lucy Bolger, a Wellington barmaid, charged with perjury, has been remanded till Friday ; bail £200. Major Atkinson is expected to arrive in Dunedin to-night, but the date of his ad dresses is still uncertain.

The Dunedin "Morning Herald" says that two cricketing secretaries in that city ieft the colony a short time ago " under cir cumstances which render it improbable they will return,"

'1 ho 'Freethinkers of Christohurch are talking about establishing a fund "for the benefit of parsons who, from conviction, have to throw over Christianity for tome other calling."

Messrs Morriu and Co. (Limited) have got the order for supplying corrugated iron, sheet lead, &0,, for the railway workshops at Newmarket,

A bridge that is able to support any " strain " —The bridge of a fiddle. Light-headed Speculators—The present buyers of electric shares at Htock Exchange prices. 11 Why don't you grow a moustache, Edwin? You would look much better.1' " I don't want one. I've got a pair of cricketer's whiskers.' " Cricketoi'a whis kers! What are th'yj" "Woven on each side, dear."

For people troubled with a liver, free consumption of tomatoes, raw or cooked, ia better tban all the doctor's stuff in the world.

Duiing the performance of "Alda"nt the Theatre Koval, Melbourne, on>ke7th ins*,, pact of tho scenery took fi.-e, and the curtain being up at the time, the audience had a full view of the conflagration. For tunately, and most unaccountably, no panic took place, and the blazing mateiial being soon extinguished, the opera proceeded. He had owned a setter dog, arid this wjs the story ho told : —" Yes, sir, tho way that dog was devoted to me was amazing Why, he heard me say to my wife that I was pressed for money, and he went and died the day before tho dog tax was assessed,"

TELEGRAMS.

fPEK PKES3 ASSOCIATION.]

BLENHEIM, this day

The Hon E. £. Conolly addressed tbe clcctora at Pictcn la9t uight. Thu speech wan purely one for his contitueacy, and has little outside interest. A resolution expressing confidence in him as representa tive of the Pioton District, was passed.

CBRISTCHURCII, this day.

Mr W. Montgomery addresses his con stituents at Akaroa this evening. Mr Archibald Forbes, the War Corres pondent, left for Melbourne yesterday. A dwelling-house and store in Hazelden Road, occupied by Mr Schultz, was des troyed by fire early this morning.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

IFBOM TO-DAY'S "EUROPEAN MAIL,"

FEBRUARY 9.]

It mny interest colonial botanists to know that in the Temperate Hnusc at Kew some good specimens of the important Mew Zea land timb. r tree Bammara australia are now bearing a number of spherical cones. Although several species of the genus Dammara have long been in cultivation at Kew, Dammara australis is the only one which fruits, although there are larger trees of Dammara robusto in the Palm House. Indeed, we believe that, even in their naive habitats, some of the Dam maras produce cones but sparingly. In addition to the value of its timber, Dammara australis is of considerable commercial im portance on account of the hard brittle copal-like tcßin yielded bj it.

Irish Emigration f 'or the Colonies.

" Anglo- uistialian " writes :— " I ob serve that the opening year has, as I lately hinted, brought with it great activity in nearly all the emigration departments. Especially is this the case with South Aus ■ralin, New Soutn Wales, New Zealand, and Queensland. So far na I can judge by the specimens I have seen at the offices of the a gent-General, the - ustralian colonists may be congratulated so far oo the quality of the gieater proportion of the emi grants selected. In the matter to which I referred of proposed Irish emigra tion on rather an extensive scale, nothing further appears to have been attempted. Tho action taken, so far as it went by the authorities, was, after all, chiefly tentative, and it is generally agreed that only depor tation, on a scale far too large for any of the colonies in the Austral world to con veniently absorb in their labour markets, would bo of much avail for really relieving the West of Ireland of its present grievous burden of pauperised peasants. I have | heard, by the by, that overtures have been made in a certain part of Canada where a largo supply of very rough labour is just now wanted, and in all probability a good supply of these unfortunate Celts will be eventually shipped off to tho far West.

The Salvation Army.

Fomo time ago wo stated it was decided to sond a detachment of the Salvation Army to youth Africa, and on January 30 a very large number of the members of tbe Array matched from their quarters at the Fast End of London with bands playing and flags unfurled to the head-quarters in Queen Victoria-street, city, whire an addition was made to the procession, which subse quently proceeded to Blackfriars Bridge to embark on board one of the Thames steamboats for Woolwich. Altogether, three steameis wcro chartered, other detachments having come from Ham merßmith, Hounalow, Shepherd'o Busb, and other places. About 3in the afteraoon, the three vessels proceeded down the river to Woolwich, where the "now expedition," consisting ot Major and Mrs Simmons, and Lieutenant Tegar (a female), was to join the Donald Currio liner, tbe Warwick Castlo. Wiith sinping and praying, the Salva'ionist fleet, as it was called, com manded by Mr Herbert Booth and Mr Com missioner Rallton, ultlmutely reached its destination at South Woolwich, whencotho expedition proceeded to join their vessel on tbeir journoy to the Cape.

THE THAMES VALLEY RAILWAY.

(BY T.MCIRArn.—FBESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this day. Mr Robert Gkaham and C«locel Fraaer (Mayor of Thames) waited on the Minister of Public Works and Minister of Lands yesterday morning, as a deputation from the Thames Valley Railway Company, their object being to secure a promise from the Government of certain lands under the Railway Construction Act. Ministers pointed out that the lands in question were not yet the property of the Government, and appeared unwilling to give any pledges regarding tbtni. The deputation stated that they wero willing to guarantee the expenditure upon the works, and in the tame proportion as had been accepted from the Tauraoßa Kailway Company. No con clusion was come to, the deputation under taking to put their requirements in writing, and a farther interview is to take place after Miaiitcrs have considered them.

CORRESPONDENCE.

DISHONESTY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AUCKLAND KAILWAVS.

(To the Editor),

Slß,—Allow me, through your valuable columns, to call too attention of the railway authorities and the public of a uckland to a dishonest swindle which was perpetrated 1 upon me by the ticket collector upon the Knipara, line, and whoso name I afturwaids demanded in the event of my intended prosecution against him; the case bdog as Follows :—I applied at the railway ticket offico at Auckland for three firat-class return tickets for Hendenon, and after waiting a quarter of an hour the office clerk informed me they had none. I afterwards law the ticket col lector, and told him that I could not obtain my ticket at the office; he replied that I w&s to co with him and he would get me them. I did as requested, and after wait ing some time, the ticket collector came out of the office and told me that they had no tickets for Henderson. By this time the bell had rung to take seats, and as my business necessitated my going by this train, I was compelled to take my seat without my tickets, intending to obtain thorn at the next station, namely, New market. The train at once started, and be fore we had proceeded far, the ticket col lector csme through the carriage requesting to sea the tickets, and when he came to me of courie I at once informed him that he knew I had none, for it was himself that I had applied to for tickets before we started. He then informed mo that he could now supply me witji the three tickets I required, but that I would now have to pay him three shillings mote for them. I enquired the reason why, and he coolly told me that I should have got my tickets at the Auckland station office before starting, although he knew I had been there twice for tbem, and alto that he himself had failed to obtain thorn for me, and had also told mo that they bad no tickets for Uendeson. in the office. I therefore refuted to pay him the extra 3s upon my tickets as he de manded, whereapon he became very bounce able and impertinent, and demanded my name. I gave it him at once. He demanded it from me a second and third time before he would wtite it down, and I had to repeat it to him three times before he was satisfied. I then requested his name, and he reluctantly gave me the name of Richard Burn?. When I arrived at Newmarket I at once proceeded to the station office to proturo my three tickots, but was sooa followed by this bounceable Burns, who told the clerk to charge me double fare from Auckland to Newmarket, and as the train was just about to start, I was com pelled to pay the over-charge under protest, or else loae my passage, as Burns had pre viously informed me that I could not proceed farther unless I paid the over cbargo demanded, and which I was compelled to do. Such is a fair Bamplo of how our railways are being conducted. There is now no other means whereby I can obtaio redress and justice but to take Court proceedings for lecovery, and I have no doubt butthaS 1 am only one out of hundreds who have beon likewise swindled and uave quietly paid rather than have any bother or go to Court for recovery. I am, yourj re spectfully,

TfIAVELLBR,

I take the lead in government, yet have no part in law; I terminate evtry under taking, yet am never in action; and though, never wanting in guineas, am always out of cash ?—The letter G.

SUPREME COURT.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

IN BANCO,

Enrolment ov Barristki?.— Mr Brown in{i, in accordance with sect, 7 of the law Practitioners' Act, moved that Mr T. Wood, having passed ihe necessary exam ination, be enrolled as a barrister of the (supreme Court oi isew Zealand, and also a solicitor o£ tbe Couit.—tlis Honor having ordered the cnrolmant, Mr Wood took the oath and was enrolled as a barrister and solicitor.

Hayes v. Haves. —Mr Luak, on behalf of plaintiff, made application for an interim injunction restraining the defendant from cutting and removing timber.—Mis Honor considered the affidavits lodged sufficient to entitle the plaintiff to an interim injunc tion, which he grunted forthwith.

Motiok fok New Trial.—Ke Hammond v. Wayte.—Mr Heeketh moved for a rule nisi for a new trial on the ground that the verdict of the jury was against tne weight of evidence. He said it would be in the re collection of the Court that at the last Civil Sessions the case, Hammond y. Wayte, a claim for damages (for mal cious prosecu tion), was heard. No evidence with regard to damage was adduced, and the learned judge directed the jury if they found for plaintiff to give nominal damages, Tno jury, perhaps in ignorance of the meaning of " nominal damages," gaye a verdict for plaintiff for £101). He quoted authorities in support of his contention that in an action for damages for malicious prosecu tion, proof of actual damage mutt be shown, —Hih Honor granted the rule, date of return to be fixed.

Mo i ion to Quash Comviotios Kk Thomas Pearson.—Mr T. Cooper applied for a rule nisi to quash a conviction in the case of a man named Thomas Pearse, who had betin clurged at th« Dargavilie R.M.. Court with the larceny of a quantity of gum, and sentenced to 24 hours' impriaon menr. Mr Cooper stated that, as the gum alleged to have been stolen exceeded £5 in value, the Jutices had no jurisdiction, and klioulil have seat tbe case to a higher Coutt. -His Honor pointed out that the affidavits diiscl<>ned that the evidence re garding the stealing of the gum was very slight, and there might have been a doubt that all the gum had been taken from the prosecutor's land.—Mr Cooper quoted from the affidavits portions of tho evidence, showing that all the gum bad been taki;n from the one place, He and that ihe lightness of the sentence showed tha: there was eomo doubt as to the defendant's criminality. The only way the justices could have arrived at the decision they did was by discounting the evidence of the witnesses. Hia Houor granted the rule. Re Thomas Bkckham (deceased).-Mr Hesketh made applica'ion under the Leases and Sales of Estates Act, on behalf of tie widow of the late Thomas Beckham, that certain property in Grafton Road life-rented to her by tho will of her late husband, after wards to become the property of the children, be cut up and sold. The petition set forth that two out of tbe three trustees appointed were dead, the survivor being the Hon. Mr .Swuiiisoo. Mr Beckham left ' four children—one son and three daughters.

The revenue, from the property was bat £62 per annum ; the house was old and dolapidated, and would re quire the expenditure of a large sum of money on it. The petitioner there tore asked that the Comt make aa order that the land be cut up and sold, affidavits being lodged to the effect that were this done it would Itetch between £2,000 and £3,000. The petitioner (Mrs Beckham) would draw the interest from that money, the principal, after her death, bemg divided amongst her children. The peti tioner's income at present was £66 per annum from property in Norwich and the interest of £1,530 granted to her by the Now Zealand Government in consideration of the service's of her late husband.—bis Honor granted the application, the costs to be paid by the petitioner. T. E. Blomfield v. E. Colkman ahd ANOJUER(TfitS"EES.)-MrE. Hesketh,for plaintiff, made application that tho Court define the right of the plaintiff under the will of the late G. E. Reid. It appeared that there was a doubt in the minds of the trustees uodcr the will as to the meaning thereof with respect to a residuary fund and two estates at Poverty Bay named

I'atauerangi and Matawhoro. The residuary fund was derived from the sale of properties, and was to be divided amongst the legatees (of which the plaintiff was one) in equal proportions as they attained their majority.— MrHeskethhad not con cluded his argument when the Court ad journed at 1 p m.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOVERNORS.

The Board met at 4 p.m. ye3terday after noon. Presont: Sir U. M. O'Rorke (in the chair}, Colonel Haultain, Measis Tyler, T, Peacock, and Mackechnie.

Kupaiks to Buildikgs,—ln pursuance of notice of motion, Mr sf eacock moved, "That a large portion of the money tbe Board had on mortgage having been ex pended in repaint to buildings, it is desir able to set aside) a sum of £350 annually for investment ftorn the rents received to wards replacing the principal sum thus used." He thought at least £350 should be Bet a side annually for the purpose.—Colonel Haultain said he entirely agreed with Mr PeacocK in the principle, but the Board's expenditure at present was large, and he could not ace that; they were likely to have sny increase of revenue for tome time. The Board should not bind itself to the enm. —Other members also considered that the Board should not be bound in the matter.—Mr Peacock suggested that if bis motion were carried it would be a direction to the Secretary to so shape his accounts that a saving of £350 should be shown in the balance-sheet.—The motion was then put to the meeting and carried.

Head-master's Report.—The Head master wrote :—" I have the honour to ' bring under the notice of the Board of Governors the caeo of J. R. Martin. The boy held a cli-trict scholarship from January, 18S1, to December, 1882. Duriog the current term lie has continued to attenc the school, and I understand that his fee has been paid without the question of re admit sion being raised. 1 would suggest that should the Board think fit, the fee paid should be returned, and that in future all boys who, having attended the school without payment of fees as scholars or holders t>f certificates, desire to continue their attendance should be allowed toremain on the free list so long as they continue to obtain the usual quarterly certificates,"— Consideration of this matter was adjourned to next meeting, —In reference to other matters contained in the Head-master's letter, it was aurecd to reply (1) asking if arrangements could be made without inter fering with the work of the school to have a visiting master for writing; (2) that the ques'ion of alterations to lavatory had been referred to Property Committee with power to act; and (3) that tbe Prize Committee had now under consideration the provision of apparatus for carrying on work in physical scienco j (4) that with reftrence to French classes, notwithstanding poor at tendance, in Intuie they should be carried on to the end of the quarter.

Other Maiters.— Letters on various subjects we-'O dealt with as follows :— From City Council, offering to convey title to the B6u:d of strip of land in Alten Road, on condition that the Boa<d ded:cate a right-of-way from Sytnonds-street to Wynyard-street -Re ferred to Property Committee. From Boaid of Education, expressing regret that Gfovemors did not adopt recomuienda'iuns of Board re scholarships — Received. From W, > tevons, asking that tbe house occupied by him in Wynya' d-street should be put up by auction—Agreed to inform the writer that the matter was under consideration of the Board. From J. W. JohntoD, asking permission to distribute circular* on the subject of shorthand among schoolboys— Referred to. Head?master, with power to acf,

Accounts were passed for payment, after which the meeting adjourned.

THE TE UIRA OUTRAGE.

Xc Mahnki ana his Followers in Court.

As early a, 10 o'clock thii mora De th KM. Court-house, it 3 precinct ™« preaches were crowded wifcixpeopb anx £ to get a glimpse of the Maori prison. -'■ ftomtfe Waikatoasthey we,ema-£« the guardhouse to the courtroom Tk" greatest curiosity prevailed and the a'ati. of the crowd was sorely tried It " fully 11 o'clock.before the MwUnudetSf >' appearance with their attendant C S and n was not until three quaiter. «. d| hour later that they were 2j .8n Court, the delay havi^ been Stfr \ process of identification. Mr Hn«.u y "c Mr Newshaw, Wetere Te iWn ,m length identified the whole S" 1'" several mea of the A.C. force havinJ k? 1 placed on duty iv the Court-room th.? s nerahad thdrhandeuffs removed and Prt" ' placed along the eastern side of the S the dock providing accommodation f n , T> live or six. Maunki was a comdL^ figure in it, on account of hi»TS °. M : height and distinctive diess. Hekft",? spare man, with a .hlu face and light eS pery complexion, promiuent cheek l*^ large, fall,, and expresstve c ee.fe' tawuy hair ]vat tinged with o and a short and sparse beard and whi.f He wore trousers and boots, and had fine kiwi mat, beneath which hl« w u ( * shut cou dbe occasionally seen Th»r tume of hi* men was of a motley cha™^ 8' Nearly all of them wore tralrfh •H'tj. ™\ a »il of whit e °s fas tened round the waist and acres 1 Rhoulder to the .waist in toe iL c of a soldier'a shoulder-belt. A W M portion, too, had handkerchiefs hS round their heads, with feathers \tH • the interstices between the hair « n j\£ circlet. There were a few iuffi 6 v fellows amongst them, but the rSI bore a quiet and orderly appearance, S one (limi Hamilton), who is ah.v ca.te, had agreeable features, and m hair dandily parted in t h e cL™^ Tne majority, after standing awhn» squatted down on the floor. XheTam of the prisoners are as follows •—T fl m huki, Tanu, Hone Waikato, Ng'at» na lii»" N«erl Wainui, Poihipa Tukuta,ewa £' Toturangi, Hone, Timi Hamilton, W Borl Tuuroa, Hori H.hepa, Te Keti, S ora, Te amotahe, Toroa, Putabi T. " Kangihaeata, Ngawharan, TeWbata.iV" Warn, and Paro, who were charged wi.h having unlawfully committed ant aeZh vated assault upon one C. W. HursthonM at Te Kami, on the 20th fast UUrBWIOUM.

Mr H.GSeth Smith presided upon the Bench MrSupenßendentihompsonrepw. sented the police, and MrLawry,fro m ,h. native Office, attended to take dowa the witness1 depositions. Ibe first charge ore. ferred was one of aggravated ai I — viz., that on the 20th instant it Te Uira. in the Waikato district the accused did make an assault upon Charles Wils n Hursthouse, patting him in bodily fear and in danger ot his life and that they stole from him a horee, saddle and bridls, a macintosh coat, and a bine serge coat, containing a watch and chain and pocket-book, and farther, that they subsequently beat and ill .treated him Mr John White interpreted the charee Mr F. Karl: Jn.tructed by Mr John SheebaD, may it please Your Worahlp i appear for the accused. Mr Williamson, Crown Prosecutor: I appear for the prosecution in this case- Yoar Worship. In opening the caw' it is unnecessary, perhaps, to enter into the details of the circumstauoei preceding the appearance here of the piisoners, as that will come oat ia das course. I shall therefore confine myself to a few observations upon the particular offence which is now to be preferred against them. They are charged under the; 43rd section of the Larceny Act, which state!'; that " Whosoever shall, together with Oneoi :

mote pert on or persons, rob, or witJt'' f with imenc to 10b. any person, or shall rob § any person, and at tbe time of, or imm«. | diately before, or immediately after, BUch !i robbery, shall wound, beat, strike or me. * J any other personal violeoce. to any person, - : I Bhall be guilty of felony," The'oharge, I therefore, alleged against theße Maoris is ■' I thatofassaultingMrHursthoTiaeEtidatealing ': from him the articles specified in the infor- 1 mation, and with aubpequentlytieatluR aid. . J ill-treating him. The evidence I have got/; I t) place before your Worship is, I tbiuk, | sufficient to establish that 17 out of the 2i |i prisoners before you were actively engird 1 in the assault upon Mr Hur-thouse at To | Uira on tbe 20th inst. The other" I six will be identified as having acted: 1 as guards while Mr Hursthouse and til I companions were detained in a wime ol 1 Mahuku's kringa. Mahuku, tbe leader, is I the native who incited to and instigated | tbe assault and the auimatipg spirit in tbe 1 whole affair. He is an insignificant chief, ' and cannot be regarded as ot any great ; | influence in his tribe. The circumstances '■■•■' 'i| are shortly these:—Mr Horsthotuj'-V i 1 acting under instructions from the Govern- , > ment was on bis way through the|Waikato, over land belonging to the Ngatimaoia- ' poto, to which some of these natives bo- [ long; some belong to the Waikatos. He : was proceeding through the country with';" ; 1 the consent and approbation of the princi-: i ! j pal chiefs of tho Ngatiraaniapoto tribe. Mahuki was too insignificant a chiei for this anthority to be considered n cf any consequence. Mr Hursthouse's object was to make a survey for the Government. On reaching Te Uira, MahuH obstructed I the passage of the party, when Wejere, oner ■ !;;' of the chiefs who accompanied Mr .: : llursthonse as convoy, told Mahiki, in the figurative language of bis race, that everything was clear and daylight, meaning that the advance through the Sis trict was being done with the consent of - the tiiba. Makuki, not withstanding thi^ i 1 gave instructions to his people, who were _ if sitting near by among the fern, to resist the further progress of the. party, wtcie- :; upon they rushed over to Monsis : Uursthouse and Newsham, seized their hordes by the bridle, and- violently and iorcibly dragged them off their saddles. Mr p Hursthouse will tell yoo how he and tie , ■] i others were treated, how he was confronted , ■-. s by some of the natives, and ordered to take . j otf hi a coat, how it was forcibly pulled off ; him, and his pocket-book, pipe, watoh and chain, mrcintoth, and other arti cles taken aw3y as well «s hishorae, saddle, and bridle. The rest of r v his party were treated in the same way. Subsequently Mr Hursthonse andJiT: ;j Newsbam were bound in chains and fetters and removed to a cook house, where they j were confined tor the Bpace of some4ohottn. ' | There he had to put up with lnsufficiODi food and accommodation. I need Ml [> enter into the details of the 40; hows ■„; :. § which were spent by Mr Hurstbouse | and hia companion in that hut "j ■ > | pain and anguish, while, during part ol | the time, Wetere's and Mohuki 8 natives were talking and genticulatlag exCiW outside, and while Mahuki was; nwg use of figurative expressions which lea Mr ; Hursthouse to believe that it waaiintenow toputhimtodeatb. However, friends carae. at last, and rescued him. So far as the identification of the prisoners is concerned, Mr Hursthouse, Mr i*ewsham, and ffejfe •. > ] can identify 1? of them as having ttKen pait in the assault, and the other sH» ; having been engaged in keeping them U - confinement^ The latter are accessor^... aner ihe act, and therefore u»w« to be treated in the same way as.the other prisoners may be dealt witn. jnese »re shortly the circumstances in my possession, , 1 shall now call Mr Hurathottse. The hearing of evidence was then begun, Mr John White interpreting. . Charles Wilson Horsthouse depo-ed: i am a Surveyor in the employ of the <jP'; eminent. 1 recollect Tuesday the 20tt°i March last. On that day I was at « P"*? called Te I ira, in the ihe Waiketo district with Wetere te Kerengs, To Rangi, " Haii c, and 23 other natif es in my company, . We arrived at Te Uira at about a qu»rt«r past 4 in the afternooa all of as Ming mount oa and going at a walking p*ce. " • came across Te Mahuki and his people, i caw Mahuki, Tohirangi, Timi Bamiltou<» Paiwhenua, Ngeri Wainui, there; th«« ■ ■;■• are all I can swear to.. As, Jj .:; approached the party, Mahuki was stano- ~, ing up and he called. out to us in a loud voice in Maori, "Tornaside, poi^ ing at tho same time with his left handi w the track we were pursuing. The oU«w wcro sitting down. Wetere Te K«eD^ the chief of our party, replied «,« ■"*', light," and wewenton.eomingabtcMtOi,/ Where Mahuki wts standing. When 'w latter said that we intended to pass him u» made a pass with h:s band and •called to m* people, "Kere,"meaßioK, toruuandcatM. Immediately some dozen of them-boya sju young men—jumptd up and ran w track* fa f.oni of our horse?. One W caught hold of the bnd'o of «»? »°'°a ano N K eri'Wainui ran to his «*="j"rj The next thing 1 felt was bar.; teiwd »™J Ihe waist, by ?be legs and hy tbe neck, ana ia this w/y, dragged off niyg noticed that the boy «ho hela tbe bridle^ my horse also held the bridle, of x fcerenga's horse but I did not Bee m <BB

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Wm. iVIc Akwk & ' jo,, AUCKLAND, TO DKAJjKKB IN FANCY GOODS, KAKTBKNWARK, OHINA AND GLA AND GKNKHAL SToRKKHIKPKHB Plalo arrt ?anoy Stationary .forfunr ry ard Toilet floopo Brunhw-iru sud Ouiiite Ttbinantl l-'CKkfil Cmlnry K.!\ anil aM. Uoo-le 2rou Ho * steads Miron. «"d Fiiocy ■''Tirnlturo CJiV.iirt »«tcih'«-, Mlfl J"*bUW T:)H»>:0". i l|fn">, "•no !*!>>«" Mh lc«l toairninmiM K»nh».vt Ci.l»-s i»n« Wla» Vn*i)« &n. r>M-inv ..hi.., PuunrbS V-unß-, HaiiO ftttai, ■■•do usBKeW bfliiAOl'i 4! •.ii.i'jintuitutß LsAfiv ls*.ul* r.;n) Baitn tnUM in.'nf.- 'Iwi" ■'-»■ «■" rF* ■* M.■ ■ °u& E -4< AiW 4fi, VICrORIA-STREBT, Bee to draw the attention of ladles aid Gentle men furnishing io thuir LABGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF TpUUNITURE, comprising Dra-winij and Dining-room Suites, Iron and Wood Bedateads, Wardrobes with ss panels. Sideboards Cheffoniere, Hall Tables and Hatstands, Offloe Tables, Chimney nnd Toilet Glasaes. Dining Tables, Cane Chairs In great variety. Toiletware, Drawers, Wash- Bt ds, &c. &c „ pARPKTS, InelndhiK Brussels, Tapestry, Kidderminster, and Felt Carpets, Hearthrugs, Coir and China Mattings. Stair Carpots, Linolenrn, Floorcloth, Door Mate Wool Mats, Bed-rcorn Rugs, fco. "DEDDING of all kinds and of tho beat quality. Hair, Wool, Flock, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax MattreSßea, Spring Mattresses, including the Paten Wire Wove Mattress :Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows; Kapok Beds, Bolsters and Pfflowß, and Pal asses. T. & H. CO r>KE, a AND 46, VICTORIA-STREET. [Factory, Elliott street.] . •. • KSTAimSHED 1837. B»^rvo 4 COSTABr. WITHOUT HQO3 I)■ lßuo 4 A QRHAT DBUOAC7. >• PIUSTABD pOWDftR, \j X For Making the Bloheflt Cnitard wlthoat Bay, ai unt-balf the omt and troubln. Pr!o9, 71d and Is 3d rer box. SM Heolpes in " Paaw and . weets."



(Mimi Bird, F.C S,,waa B,_ T>.trT«Tn 1 the• rUlnal Maaerof IRD'3 J^AEINOj Bal{lDg Powder . he -: Tinmn™ 1 havlog discovered ihe POWDKB, j proo6i f ß to jsa All \, others are counterfeit. ma making Bread, Pastry, oifeen, yn<n Pad togs^ Poones Bars. Bm.. beautifully light. Hold In 7laand 's3d to* aud •» W psckets. See numerous Keclees In " f'ts'sj and Bweats.



TJIBD'B -i OBOtOB-DBLIOIOUS. J ■ BIiANO-MANfOB XOWDKK. B"or making tie moßt deliojons Blano-Msnge in » few mlnntee, with Ut<l» trouble and at triS- Inff cost, made In the foMowing fl»voarsi "anilla. Almnnd, ttr*wberry. Kaßoborry, Ohooolate, Coffao, ond Ijemon. Price, 7Jd and Selfßeolpes In " Vaetry and Sweetp," Bj BD .g ■{ WHOLKSOMR-BIOH. )■ CONOENTBITBIO j^GS PuWOBR, A Complete Substitute for Eggs io Pufldinw, Panoakes, &o. Sold in 7Jd ana la 3,1 tins, and Id Sw'ets. geeßwipeKin raettyand Swteta rADIKS ABB BTBONOI.T ADVISID TO OOKBDLT " t *81 BY AND BWE STB," A Little Worfe onntatninot Praotical Htotai and ■Original Keoipes for Tatty Bleh« for the dinner and Snppw Table, may be | obtained from ihe Agent. BOle inventox'? and Makers of these BeautUol PrepwiSoiie-ALPttKD BIRD & BONB. Agit'&SlSitatf-BOBHHT BKW, GHOOKB &C. VIPTOW*-aTBEBT. Important Ankowscement. MHS9BS 8. COOMB «b & fO. haveagtln to make an atmouncemeni of the .'nrcbase ot a Largo Stock. oomprißlDK ihit of Ue'ers J. 00.8 --- V* & CO.. and thatn»vin« been enabled to Purchsse tha Gsofls at a Low tflgtiT*, b« will be enabled to dispose O( It to tha publjo at übout 1 nS IN THE POUND. OU HALF ORIGINAL SoSth o !te very faroumhlß terma »6ove menUoned. 'ihe Mia »ffl oommenoe on MONIJAY NBXT, MAKOH 19iH. ¥n tha oremisea I»»el7 oooupied by MeaSM J. cbsGBAVK & CO , Qaeen-streer. For Fuller Particulars, see Advertisement In another column. S, COOMBES & OP,, QPEEN-STBBET.



v The Baking Powdeie PARBXOBLTiiNOE IS A.IOKIN'3 Baking Powdkr. - " Thu Most Koonomioal." - TCIBLD3 MOU« YBABT GAB." PUKE MATERIAL ONLY. NOT MDEBD TttTH BICB FLOTJR OR ALUM. I«( TINS AT 1/6 AHD 2/8. Briour. Peiob WHOiimiAiH. Afldwrß »«THE PHARMACY. QUKEN-3TREET. I



Sneoiai Advertisements. You can FURNISH YOUR HOUSE CHEAPLY FROM 6ARLIOK & CRANWELI/8 j FUKMTURK WARKHOU9K. IRON BBDBTEADB— 480 In Btook now to Be- oaRLICK leot from jFrcnob, Hall Tester. Four Poater, & ORANWKLL ] Stomp Cots.Chalrßedß, Stretohera. Child* Bad- Queenßt. steads with halt aider, Doable Iron B.deteade Auckland. from Ssb to filO. SPIS BHS and Lath Mat rasa _.„„„„ Ss;as,isS>gs GARLTog. Mhtttsßatfl. Feather & GKANWHIiIj Beds. Plllowaandaola tors, Paillasses; a large QA^}i*Ps aWßlilj Btoolt ftl ways on hsnd. & OKANWBIIII "=«« SSS»u* attached; also variow lnw priced palterujl for GA2 IiiKANWIttT, ordinary rooms i Cheat & OKANWELIi o£ Draweia, Ward- _.„..„,, SS&JSk 01"'"'" °«aWkLL tm o — cinltoo In 81OCK *** uxt&fl w Aiiij very ohe»Pi and Faml , turo for any room made to order at a short no O &BLIOK "TlaW?* 810™101"11™ S6O«ANWKLL A°ffiSa£"-! rtwKs?t CnFurntßhYonr doubt the Urfteit var Hnnu« ioty of Cli»lrs in thlt Honsß myle to select from in nnitiPi v Auoklano; PianoStoolo. uheaply. Arm, Foldinjr, BooWuy wvpaniTiniiHrv iind OhlWren'a Cbalra. KXP4DITIODBLY, AMKiUOAN OHAIFS- Importers dlreot from *MU KiToa^flbßNrrußK thobooqhi,v. Fendora and Fireirons, Efn O C m FIOO M»lt«ng: GABLICK flhlmnw aiwe.. fca. fc OBaNWKLL Qneen-st. lOU oan Famish . WELL trom the Anokland. City Hall Arcade. Velveteens. Velveteens, "the louis velveteen," GENOA FACE. FAST WOVKS PILK. A Gnarantea of Wear aooompank* every yard of the Genuine "Loute." from the ohi-aotst aualitytothsbtst. NooegflnnlnennUßsstamped •• Lonia "03 the back of overy yard. THE " BRUNSWICK " VELVETEEN, FAST PILIT, Is aBO stamred on every two yards as a guarantee of wear. "ThoQaeon,* the ladlea1 ni-wspapor. says 1—" For Hglimßea of weight and flrmneßß of textore. they approaoh neuor to Lyons Siik Velvet than any we have yet met with . . . It wonld make nj> In atyllah oOßimrftP, and as it la qaito free from Btlffnebß. It would naither crease nor irark." „„_„_ •Ihe Genuine •LOUI6" and "RRUNS WJCK." Velveteens can be croonred In all qna'itlos and co oara, at moat moderate Frioee, nrom Smith & Caughey, IMPORTERS, WHOLKSALB AND RETAIL DBAPBBS. 3CO « 803. UPPKB QOKKN-3TKEKT, And nt tholr BfUNCH KSTinLISHMEST IN NIWMARKHT. Boyß' Suits Cheap and Good Boys' Suita Cheap and Good Boya" Suits Cheap and Good Boys' Suits Cheap and Good Boys' Suits Choap and Good Men's Suits Cheap and Good Men's Suits Cheap and Good Men's Suits Cheap and Good Men'a Suits Choap and Good Men's Suits Choap and Good Cheap Blankets and Flannels Cheap Blankets and Flannels Cheap Blankets and Flannels Cheap Blankets and Flannels Cheap Blankets and Flannels Hosiery Cheap and Good Hosiery Choap and Good Hosiery Cheap and Good Hosiery Cheap and Good Hosiery Cheap and Good Beat Value in White Shirts Best Value in White Shirts Best Value in White Shirts Best Value in White Shirts Best Value in White Shirts Are now being sold Are now being sold Are now being sold Are now being sold Aro now being sold At the New Zealand At the New Zealand At the New Zoaland At the New Zealand ... „ . Clothing Factory Clothing Factory Clothing Factory Clothing Factory Clothing Factor? 158 and 160, Quoon-street, X FITZSIMONS. Branch Manager.



William H. Bridgmak, Shortly having to take Stock, has a LABOR NUMBER OF OHKAP LINKS Worthy of Inspection i— 200 yards Fancy Table Baize, 71d yard; great | b&rsr&in 260 yuros Folt Carpet <48ln>. Slightly damaged, only 1/8 jard A largo mock o( Block Cashmeres, from 1/3 J extra value All Wool Wide Black Fronoh Merino, 1/10; a bargain 5000 jardt Dross Goods, from /Si; these are sold less than h&lt-prloe Balance of dimmer Prints »t cost price, from IS per yard; In (treat variety 500 yards white Calico, /2f: good makes at low est rates; Grey Calico, from /2J A lame lot o( Good Grey Gailoo. bought very cheap; to be »oM oh eip 100 piece* Black Braid (Efl yardt), /B per piece; worth 2/8 Heavy White Sheeting (721 n.), /ICJ yard; 721 n. Unbleached Bheetlng. /81 yard A large lot ot Silk Jaoketi.Uspes. Dolmans, to be sold ai half original prioe to clear Lar»e lot of Women s Hose from /« pair Unblesohed All Unen Table Damask, from 1/ yd 100 Coloured Qnllv from 2/6; very cheap A large lot ot Flannels from /6J j ard New lot of Floorcloths <SBla.) jost opened, 1/9; splsn'. id patterns Menr« tnl's from 225; Men's Tweed Coats, 7/6, 8/8. 18/6 Men's Twoed Trousers, 6/9. 8/9. 8/8 GOO Men's Cotton Shirts, 1/1,1/9,2/ Men's Flax Oxford Shirts, 8/8 Men's Btronu CoL Mole Trousers. 6/9,6/9,7/6 200 Men's and Boys' Felt Hats, 1/9 A large lot of Hemnants and remains Of Sum mer Stock marked very low. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE j __—_ ,—. pHE TO"EW 7EALAND mWEBD riOMPANY MLb SHORTLY MAKE M OST . IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT £%. THAT Witt, SPECIALLY "OENEPIT CHK ■pROVINCE OF AUCKLAND.



Singer's Sewing Machines, casb, or 2s 6d per week—D, S. Chambers, 70, Queen-streot,— Advt. Sale of gas Company Shares.— The Gas Company are offering Shares for sale. These new shares are fully paid up; there is, therefore, no liability attaching to the holders of them in tho way of calls, &c. Tho Company have paid for the last three half years dividends at the rate of seventeen per cent., and for tho seventeen previous half years at tho rate ot fifteen per cent, per annum. In London the price of gas (inaros ia very firm. The report for tho week 16th January last was: —" The Gas Market was again last week cha racterised by groat strength, and there was a considerable advance in prices, more especially among the Metropolitan Companies. London and Gaslight "A," improved 3: ten per cent, preference, 2J; South Metropolitan debenture and Brentford, 2; Commercial Old and Gas light, i per cent, debenture, 1. Suburban and Provincial Companies share In the general buoyancy; and at Malton, Yorkshire, the old ' shares of tho local gets company, which divides 10 per cent., were recently sold under the ham mer to return 1J per cent, for tho money, and ' its new shares at the came time realised even a higher price." Tenders for Gas Shares close on ' Thursday, ho 29th inst., at 2 p.m — (Advt.) i