SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. ArßJlft c*. Cr&wforMtom Whuwatol

DEPARTURES.

LABI EVENING. mssLr

TO-DAY. Saxon, schooner. Pctcrsen, for Karotonga

ahlngtes. , ■ OUTWAMB COASTWISB. - F?"^"^ o*,,^ K*wnu; Janot, lor Whanßarl Hoads; Sunder yS° w.'DnVramond. Poatlewalto and B rtecrago. Tho m. notomnhuia left for Mabmtno rfa W X A Oarr A. Korroat, Tonks,MoLWih ii» f'm i'i«rtc KinW, singloion, J. Uennott. rdajor Withers. . Tlio schooner Golden lalo (Carmichaol), for Suva Ifa Mercury Bay, and the ciiMcr-yaeht Daphne (Burr), for Snwarrow. sailed early yes terday morning. The cutter Triad has boon Purchased from Mr T. Henderson by Messrs Henderson^and Spiag- B on. sliip-bnildera, who have taken her up lor a general overhaul. MA new whalobaat for Bishop Solwyn lal now under construe.ion at Mr C. Balloy'fl boat-bnUd in X shud. She will bo sent flown to »|^ I»1^ by tlio mission tchoonor next trip. Sir _ "auor has jußt completed a largo lifeboat ot a snrvioe aWo oharaorer. tnd substantially bull', tor tho Btoamer Kowona. Ahsnt a fortnight, hfnee there win bo law.hea from from Mr V. »alloy'fl Bhlp-buM. ing yard, tho Hqj new steamer which ho haa nailer constrncUon for tho Pa»» Steam Ship company, 'i'lie toro cabin, ladles' cobln, and omcow'borUisaronow almost oomploted, and Sr«S a, aost end comfortablo apposranco. aomo"rtt!o delay waa caused In the Ironwork, but i« is expected all tho workman will bo bo far •jhca-l thst tlio steamar will bo re nay to leLl too yard within tho next two weeta. The ways for launohins hftve already been laid down

TELEGRAPHIC ONEHINGA.

Lytteiton ycaterasy. for Woiiif gwn. Pom Ciiauier?j yesterday. Bailed • — Wairuwps, for Bydooy, via the Nnr-h Pasionaors for Auckland.—Mrs Burnett. M?VN-owm«n, Menu Jonsa, B.xtor. Robortson, Dlok Downoa.Brfldle. iot Ss^nojI.—Mrs1.—Mrs Han nahaiA 3 ohll«ro3, Miss KMost.Ror. Mr Weßt waid, Meaeta Viocwraad Hoggins. [eedtee's cablegram.]

Sydney, Match 15. Ssllcd, 'thio akornoon: Sf. Xc Anan for Auckland.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Btah Ofpiob, Friday. ALFRED EUCKXAND'S WEEKLY REPORT. At the Hnjmarkot on Friday last, March 9, a full muster oE local horso stock met with ft steady demand at improved values, and all useful animals brounht forward jvcro sold. Prices ranged from £0 to £26105.. Fodder was in usual supply, but realised lusher values. Beat quality brought from Is to Cs 3d; oaten chair, 53 3d tho cwt.; oats, 2s 7d; maize, 4 3 2d tho bushel. At the hide and skin sale, on Tues day hides wero in lull number, but fower skins than usual. Prices Cor hides were from 2|d to •tut i the lb ■ sheep skins and pelts, from 7d to isdeach;" wool, 5.5 dto 6d the lb.; tallow, 21s to 283 6d tho cwt. At tho private salo held at tho rcsidenco o£ Mr MoNeish, Polccno, on batur day last there was a very numerous attendance, and satisfactory prices throughout.

HUNTER AHD tiOLiN'S REPORT. ■Hnmea l Thoro has been littlo alteration In tho mS-kot worthy of note. Scarcely the usual ™mber were submitted by auotlon, and most ot SSSnwere habtaea of tho yard. consequently, t il^Tmand was not oflger. At tho uurhani YardTcomPstltion was steady, and most ot ™A?inm draughts, at from £21 7s 6d to £21. wmil Wdoa -SiTsfeins: Th 9 iraoply has been Zt ltaitel Prices rangcd-Hidcs, at from I'd I^ldrorib -skins, from 7d to 2s 6d; wool, f?nm -?d to 6d. Scods-Poverty Bay ryegrass. fSm&ftoßTpcr bushel; cocksfoot, lis Gd to 5Sa Catflo: Thoro has been increased ac tivity in tho market, and an improved dJmLd for all descriptions, consequently Sricea have had an upward tendency. At Newmarket, on Tuesday, tho yards were moder * ntolvWll died. The demand for all descrip tions was baiter than on the p evioua weot. Jit H5 on Wednesday, the yarda wore "S and ready purchasers wore fonnd for olrarded. Waqnote beef from 23a to 28a 9d. an advanca of 2a per head on young stores, thaeo • Thosnpply has been short of requlre inrtntt 'and consequently prices havo an upward SiSlnrr Wethers sold from 11s to 17s j owes, ibUfttSfc-tombs, sa3dto W. Figa: Scarce, demand gooa.valaa unaltered. ■ Bines aot> Co.'s Weekly Report.-At Parnwai, on Thursday, a largemarkot of choico LfSio were yarded, and sold freely at 2is to 06 rTor lOOlba. Sheep were in average supply, mostly heavy ewes, which brought 12s to 17s lid rarh Lambs woro very numerous, and nil good and made Us Cd to Hs6d. AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. b. a. s.d. s. a. s.d o.ri+nT falb 10— Buttor.to.lb I 0— rhSfae (local) 0 6-0 Gi Cheeße „ 0 8-0 10 °Dfcant. 0 7-0 H Eggs, doz... 1 3-0 0 wmb doz 10-0 0 Mil*, quart 0 1-0 0 fj^'lbUtaßlO 7-0 8 LarT.fo -0 6-0 0 Fowls, each 2 6-3 0 §SSSSS 0 8-0 9 Ducks, each 2 B-3 0 Bread, 14 por 21b loaf Jama por case. 3 doz. 3Ga 6d to 37s 6d UTjrcnsßfl Mbati *** Ib. lb Boasting Beel - - - -jj£to 0 6 -~ Joro-qnarter _ .- -02i —3 0 Lamb, fore-quartor I - _ 4 0 ~ .. hind-quarter j.. " Fork and Veal » ~ - ** oG— o « rhmaaad Sausages .. -. .-05-06 TftUow.ljest (wholesale)— Mutton, 38b; mixed, sfltO3oS, naDBiUBKHj. Wholesale. B s. d. Superfine Floor. Bilkdreaaea, por ton. 1110 0 Fine Fiour, ditto, household _ -13 10 0 Adelaide, per ton _-,-... (npna) Oamaru, per ton ... .. - - 1210 0 Dnnodin,perton ~ - ~ .. 12 10 0 rnnterbury, por ton „. _ .. —1210 0 BranpertonWtoincluclod).. £510-0 0 0 Sharps, per ton ... - - ■■ , gSmeJ I - - eie io~- if °o o Fowl Bariey - - ~ - m2l ° ° Wholesale, c, a. s. a fis.fi Mnlza (Syd.) none Hay ineaow (FM.) none ton pressed 4 10-5 10 oa » 'coast)i^Bs Lr r r ( u°oi 08i?ig &t(ibwl, 3 6-4 0 o^^3lo-000 Potatoes, per ton, «to«lto. • , •'- V • "-;/', Retail. ■ a, a, a.a. b. d. s. d. wm*b ftnshel 5 3—5 61 Oat'nhayowtß o—7 0 OatM»"s 0-3 6 Straw, clltto 3 0-4 0 B?an;100tt)sl -T- 0 Chaff/ditto „„ „ n ffi»t'W 91 (scarce) 6 0-7 0 mr7cwt U 0-7 o| Potatoes, Id andZd Lucerne, o-wt.T 8-S 6 petlb. ■ "KAtmi GUM- AND FLAX MARKET. Knm la somewhat oatiar. The following are ♦lin latest aturtatlons:—Good ordinary Kaipara to «5Sr Becoipta lor Marob, to date, 259 tons. Flax.—Ett>eßt quality fil7—£2o per ton ISnsul ■■"- - - 7 ~9 31d.perlb manukbs.—Bonaaust, Sydney, £610a to£7loa, n«>ordUW to anallty ; Auotland. £7 to £8 10a PerartSi SuMffl. «7 to fliß;Moid ? n Island,' &•] uuon Gnano,smaU lota, £5 to fX, baars In; Su'dedj Hnrst'a Chemioal Manure, fill 10s ; Boneflonr,«| oai)isa MatkriaMi TiMBKB--Boards and Scantling. 100 ft, best Ha • Moona class, 8s Bd j tat, planed •£nmfid Md jrrooved, first-class, 16s; medium U^econd fitto, lS MfflS« Cargo, best, 12a (sap). 10s; SftOwart). 12? 6£t^?Tl-treo Bails,*3los por 100; Ftiriri plate BBlfis; ShtoKles, 17s per 1,000; Hobart SSSH' ROtais) MW 17s; 6ft, 19s; riobart Town la^oS' ?^L2S^BgSf WOO: Town Yards StaohM^lOß per 1.000; socket glazed pipes.is taches2s6dperioot;ls nohes, 2s per toot; 12 SSSSfr MPM f«*| 0 taohm, is perrootpor innheS 6d per loot: 4 inches, ii per rOAHBKIf AND OUCnABD PBODt7CE.-\f hOlO iSfSSiiaitoSJd; apples. UdtoSdporlb; ooMshes, 3a to 04 por dcz. i pears, Id to 3d; lornouß, per doz.. 3s to 8s 6d; opions. per lb.. 2a to 34' grapea, It to 2a per lb; rhnbarb, ocr OaL Ss; celery, per doz.. 2a to in plneaed to 1»: /151.2 dto 4d par doz.; eorlio, 3a to in per lb. • pueßlon (rait, Zd to 3id por doz.; pumpkins, nor ID., Id to Id s rookniolons, per doz., ii to 63; muubi(ioffiß,2ato3a pet lb.; watermolonp, per doz.. 3a to Gs; bnnanasj \\i to 2ifl; flloerta (nono); orauues, la 84; cooaamts, 8a por 100 ; CmatoOß. por lb, 2d Jo Id; beans, 2d. Katail: MeW potatosd, per lb, Id to 2d; fllbwts (uono); Tomatooa, ii to 6a; Ptama. Ca to 9d: Oranges, 2a to 23 60. por doz; Lemons, id to 6d; each; OatoaperSb,3d; Apploa,per lb. 3a to 61* Pecro. 44 tpea; Khnbarb, par bundle, 4d to 63; ououmbers, 2i to 4d; Penohcs. 3ft to la '.Qrapoa, is 6d to 2s od vtt lb; Beans, 3d: maalironma, 44 to 6d per lb; I»n«u)hß,4tt to !)d perlb.; figs, per doz.. Sd; ostey. pa buafllo, 3d to Cd; root meiong, 61 to 1" M °Wn> "^atermeions. Id to la M,"h;iil-o 1! ''' f«Cl;«»rllo,6d toßaptirlb.; twsHloa Jrutt, W to 04 vet doz, Votls ABB FjUEWOGB MiJttKET. <;oAi»-iv^w«»t;l*> (ship's side), cargoes to 333 TO r ton: 3ex& 'Si itt'Zk. Bay of Islande, at Jacii-, iy«. Mi;' t; t««)JU3d; 80s; ditto at the iuine, li( ■ !'": •'• »pc» ffisftoZSß. Waikaio, at 1 'mlufi, fo; to -fiv-.if^vie, ICs 84 to 20«. Kamo, 12a mi totflt *s' ■'' W8 i" • -'DB(s' TsapW, at mine, Ba i 6a to 10s: »t ywd, 29« to its, Wnnnstareit at I : toian. S3 W.; jard ((efewn), Wo; houtsehoid, 21s; i 'fleltvarw?, KJs. I«K.:ub6b:-, sX yaid {hoßseholdt, I i 8?.; fctoain, 18a. I jr reffiWOOD,—Unont, at wl\ar( <osrfgo), 8s 6d to m Via 64 P«* tal; claUvorod, ,J3j 6d; out, 15$ to 17«,

Matt Notice.

Mails will Close as undsr:—

THIS DAY. For Thames, por Hnterprlso, at S.SO p.m. For Whangaroi Hondp. Partis, Walpu, Whan garol, Eamo. Tanglhua, and Mnngapai, por Argylo, at I p.m. Saturday, 17th Instant. For Watoiford, Tanranga. etc., per Kotoma liana at 6.30 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahanu, at 7 a m. For Wnltara etc.. por Orotl, at 8 a.m. For Walwera, Mahnrangl, Mstakuna. Man gawal, &0., por Kobo Casoy, at 10 B.m, Kor VVnlwara, per lona, at 1 p.m. For GlslJorne, Napier, and SouHiern Ports, por Talaroa. at 6 p.m. Monday, lilih Instant. For Waitaia, oto., per llaogrcgor, at II a.m. For Coromandel, per Ooromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Tanrangs, OMnomuw, and OpotiUl, per

Wellington, at 4 p.m. For KU3BOII, Kawaltawa, Whangaroa, and Moil' gonnl, per Glenolg at J. 30 p.m.

TusßDAi-, 20th Instant. For Taranakl and Southern ports, por Wsntka, at G a.m. Per b.s. walrarapd, as follows :— For Australian Colonies and United Kingdom (via Suez and Brlndlai), lor letters, etc, BDOololly no prepaid and addrraned. at i p.m. For monoy orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 3 p.m. Late letters tor Hydney and Melbourne only at i.'W p.m. For Jdi'n, Baoz, Maarltlna, Mftdßßaaoar, Franco. Algeria, nto, por French packet from Sydney, at 2.30 p.m. Tuesday, S7th' instant. For b.b. Australia, as follows ;— For Sandwich lalftnda, United Htntoa Ol Amnrica, Canada, Britiah Columbia, Central »nd South Ainorioa, and British and Foreign West Indies, atl p.m. For Unltod Kingdom and Continent of Bnrope, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and Newspapora. at 11.30 a,m. Lata letters bwring an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agont on board the steamer op to the time of Balling. This mail will be due In London, on Mon day, May 7th, 1383.

N.B.—The steamer Caborthun will leave Sydney for Hong Kong on Stst March neat. A Post-offlce has been opened at Cowos, Wal heko Island. Mails will bo made up at thin officeovery Friday; return m»IU will be reoolved every Saturday by Coromandel atenmer.

Si B. 8183, Chief PQBtmMtor. Chlot Hoetoffloe. Aaokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March IG, ISB3.

Royal Australian Circus-Market Square, S p.m.

Thcatro Royal — Complimentary benefit to Madamo Simonsen, 8 p.m.

Choral Hall—Autumn Exhibition of Auckland Horticultural Sooioty, 2 till 9 p.m.

Y.M.O.A.—Annual meeting of membors, 7*30 p.m.

St. Sepulchre's School House — Lecturo by Rev. J. S. Hill, " Sacrifices of tho Old Covenant," 7*30 p.m.

Lodge St." Andrew's —Kmorgenoy mooting, Froomason's Hall, 730 p.m.

Auckland Shipwright's Sooioty—Meeting al Working Mcn'a Club, 7*30 p.m.

Birth.

WIIYMAN.—On March 12, at her residence, Manukau Road, Newmarket, Mrs W. Why man of a son.

Marriages.

MATTHEWS-POTTBR.-On March 7, at the residence of tho bride's mother. North Shoro, by the Key. John Maoky, M.A., Alfred James, third eon of Edmund Israel Matthews, con tractor, Auckland, to Kllen Kliza, second daughter of tho late William Potter, Esq., Epsom.

Death.

McKKNZIE.—At his residence. Willow-street, Freeman's Bay, Hector MoKonzlo, lato of Rosshiro, Scotland, aged 52 yoars. Funeral will lcavo his late residence on Sunday, 18th, at J-past 2 o'clock, for the Presbyterian Cemetery. Frleuda aro re spectfully invited to attend.

O'CONNELL.-On March 15, 1883, after a lons and painful illness, Ann. the dearly belovod wife of William O'Connell; agod IS years. Tho funeral will leave her lato residonco, Custom-honßO-strcct West, on Sunday, at 3 o'clock. Friends and members of the H. A.C.B. Society are invited to attend.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1883.

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

It is now some weeks since we were advised by a telegram from Wellington, that our Government had cabled to the Government of New South Wales, pressing upon their notice the necessity for making the requi site arrangements for continuing the Ban Francisco mall service, after the expiry of the present contract, Several days later, we heard that no reply had been received, and it has not transpired that the views of the new Cabinet on the subject are yet kuown. The delay is attributed to the change of Ministry consequent on the defeat of Sir Henry Parkes. Wo observe by late Sydney files, however, that the subject of mail ser vices is occupying public attention there. A deputation from the Sydney Cham ber of Commerce waited on the Post master-General to urge that the colo nies should accept the invitation of England to join the Postal Union, an inter national convention by which foreign postages to countries within the Union are fixed at a uniform rate, The postage of Australasia, under the Union tariff, is com puted at 5d per Joz. letter. In reply to tho deputation, Mr Wright said that though fully alive to the advantages of a uniform postal rate, the loss to the public revenue by an acceptance of the conditions of union would be very serions. Hew South Wales was paying £75,776 per annum for ocean subsidies, aud £130,000 for iulaad ser vices—a sum not nearly covered by the revenue from stamps, and any reduction of tho postal rates would entail ajfurther burden upon the colonial revenues. Xhe isolated geographical position ot the colonies made their case exceptional, and while they had to bear all the burden of keeping open for postal pur poses, important mail routes, they must recoup the cost ai nenrly as possible from the people for whoso benefit those services were maintained. Xhe Imperial Govern ment had offered £30,000 a year towards defraying the loss the colonies would incur by the proposed union, but this grant waa made conditional upon all the colonies joining together, so that even if the amount were sufficient to coverthe combined losses— which It, of course, was not—any one colony is debarred from making an independent claim under it. The Postmnster-General succeeded, we think, in shewing the depu-

tation that the obstacle to an acceptance by ) the Postal Union just now, are insuperable, j and, in this mutter ho endorsed tho views :;,li uady submitted to the & cw Zonlund Par liament, in tho annual postal report pre paicil by tho head of that department. Though failing in its main object, the deputation provoked discussion on the general question of mail subsidies, and as the future policy of New South Wales will have considerable influence upon that adopted by New Zealand, we reprint the following remarks contained in a leading article in tho "Sydney Morning Herald'1 of tho 30th ult., which states the caso from a Sydney point of view very fairly : - "The whole question comes up just now for careful consideration, because at the end of this year the sub sidy to the Pacific Mail Company' runs out, nnd tho Government has to think whether it will renew it, or allow ♦hat service to lapse. 1 his was one of the subjects Sir Henry Parkes undertook to busy himself about on his journey through America, but we are not as yet in posses sion of any official statement as to what he did, and what he could not do. Ono of his objects was to lighten the burden on the colonies by getting the Ameri can Government to share the sub sidy, It was a reasonable request to nii'ko, because Amoiica has gained fully

half of the advantage of tho service while all the burden has rested on the colonies. But it would be opposed to American pro tectionist justice, and no one has been very much surprised that Sir Honry Parkes did not announce that his mission was succcsstul. If ho did nothing there, ho has said nothing here, and has not as yet let us know why he failed. The whole subject is to come on for discussion next week, on a motion by Mr Young, which asks tho Housii to pass a resolution depre cating the renewal of the contract. As Sir Ucniy Parkc3 will by this lime have re turned from hia visit to the North, ho may prohably take some part in tho debate, and givo the colony some information in reference to his negotiations. The case, as viewed irom the standpoint of the contracting company, has, wo are in formed, been put before the Government by an agent specially despatched for the pur pose, and a doiiaite oiler has boon made for a continuance of the service on terms not yet disclosed. The policy of aceeptiug such an offer will, of course, depend to a large extent on tho nature of those terms. Nobody would advise a renewal of tho old contract, nor is it desirable to lay down a hard-and-fast rule to the ellecfc that on no terms should a now contract bo ellected. Wo must take a

comprehensive view of tho situation, and ask ourselves why wo ever started tho ser vice at all, aud whethor tho reasons that then existed are not in operation now, though it may bo with diminutive force. If we dropped the sorvicc.New Zealand might possibly keep it up, though of course making ono of its own ports the terminus. We should thon bo in tho position of having three neis;h-

bours, each o£ whom hsd a subsidized lino, of which wo could only get tho use by permission. At present we get the freo use of our neighbours' routes simply by con ceding tho postage, It would not bo certain that wo should get tho same advantage if wo had no corresponding advantage to oiler them. No one would recommend that wo should try to escape piymont by depending on our neighbours, and that wo should get cheap postage at their expense, On the other hand, wo havc^o consider whethor it h ex pedient to mako any new contract without getting tho benefit of competition, and the time tor doing that i 3 now very short, and wo have further to consider the claim which tho Orient Company is always very fairly pressing for a remuneration for tho service which It is compelled by law to make with-

out getting any adequate return. The company carries as many letters for us to England as the P. aud 0. Company doe?, and we make and pocket a profit of live pence a letter for every letter which wo so send away, while wo only get a halfponny to reinbarse us on our inland ser vice on the letters we send to Melbourne to go by tho P. and 0. line. If we were parties to the P. and O. contract, we could say fairly to tho Orient people : You are volun teers, and we are bound to put oar business

where the postage will recoup our subsidy. Victoria is in that position, bnt we are

We arc freo of obligations to either

company, and wo certainly do treat the

Orient Company scurvily by taking ad'

vantage of the law, and compelling them to carry tons of mail matter, and then bagging five-sixths of the postage money as our

profit. In any revision of the whole question this part of it must bo fairly dealt with.

Bradford-street, Garfield-streot, and Alpha Koad, Parnell, have been closed to traffic for vehicles during tho progress of draining works.

A shipment of one thousaud ounces of gold was received to-day by the Bank of New Zealand from Coromandcl.

The threo days match of the Auckland Coursing Club will be held on the last Wednesday of April, arrangements having now been completed for tho use of the properties at Papatoitoi owned by Messrs Claude, Mylie, ' and Scott Furthor particulars will be decided at tho first club meeting.

Two errors appeared in a local last evening, which gave the crews intending to compete iv the rowing races at the Ponsonby Regatta. In two instances, C, Farquhar was fet down as stroke, whereas in reality he is coxswain of each, crew. Tho North Shore crows have not yet been decided upon, owing to tho illness of one of the members who is expected to take port.

Messrs Woodyear and Ko3s generously notify to tho public that, in compliment to Madame Fanny Simonson, who takes her benefit at the Theatro Royal, the Circus will bo closed this evening. They will give a grand matineo to-morrow afternoon, and a grand double programme at night, Including the " Hide to Donnybrook Fh "

The new steamer now in course of con struction at Mr. C, Bailey's yards to order of the PatcaS.S. Company is to be fitted with a cooking range of local manufacture by Mr D. Hyaniason, of Durham-street "West. The new schooner Agnes Bell has also been provided with a stovu by the same maker, Hyauiason's ship's stoves are made of strong plated iron, and warranted not to crack. They have a large oven, with cast iron top, and the furnace is lined with strong fire-bricks. In short the stoves are in every way suited for ship's uso and deserve patronage by our local shipbuilders and owners.

The unsatisfactory position of cricketers in regard to the Domain Cricket Ground has often been commented upon, but it is gradually becoming more and raoro ap parent that nothing can bo done to remedy the objectionable state of affairs. Several veteran lovers of the game have therefore come to the conclusion that a private association ground is desirable if any con veniences and advantages for the practice of cricket are to be obtained, and they are now moving in this direction. A site has been suggested, and should furthor s(cps be taken, there can be but Httlo doubt that local cricketers will prove themselves quite as enterprizinfj as those of Canterbury, who purchased and prepared the site of Lancaater Park at very great expense, and raado it probably the best private ground in the colony.

The regular monthly meeting of the Union-street Wesleyan Band of Hope was held last evening in the school-room. There was a moderate attendance, the conductor in tho chair, and the proceedings wcro opened by singing hymn 38. The chair man, in his address, remarked upon tho recent drowning cases and accidents, and showed that the majority were directly or indirectly associated with the drinking customs of society. The programme was realised in a satisfactory manner. Miss Lowe sang "The Sailor Boy" pleasing and expressive style. Mr Lcßoy gave an in structive address. A readiDg which we understood was original wai well rendered by a young man. The piece was entitled " The Blue lMibon Kecrult." Several other songs and rea'lin<»B were given. The chair man atiuom c (i that, the next monthly meeting won id be held on the 19th ult. The meeting terminated in the usual way.

A grand national concert of Irish music and song will be giveu to-morrow evening in the Lome-street Hall, under the direc tion of Miss Shanaghan. Tho programme promiso3 an unusual treat, and worthy the occasion. The Garrison Band will render musical assistance. Home of the most admired of Moore's melodies will be sung by ladies and gentlemen of acknowledged vocal ability. Among tho numerous choice selections to be rendered will be " The Shamrock," " Dublin Bay," " Cushla Macbree," "Believe Me if all those En dearing Young Charms," " The Isle that's Crowned," " Come Back to Irin," " Tara's Hulls," "Let Erin Kemembcr," "Kathleen Mavouruecn," and others selected from Ireland's most approved minstrels. The programme is highly commendable, and will draw a full attendance, especially as the prices fixed are within the alFordance of all who have a taste for the sweet music of old Ireland.

Mr F. ft. Wliite received a telegram \ from tbo manager of tho Cormnandel Just- > hi-iime this morning, staling that he had . got about SOlba n{ picked stone yesterday, j making the total amount oa hand 170, lbs, ' Tiernan's mine manager telegraphed to Mr Stodait to-day, us follows :—"Got 20 lbs more picked stone from fmiall lead, | Unable tn crush before Blackinore's,— j (. igned) \Y. G. MARTIN." During the ga'o on Saturday afternoon last, the cutter Tweed got washed high and dry on the Kohimarama beach, fully 60ft. above higli water mark. She now lies high and dry on a shelly beach, and ap peara to havo sustained very little injury. Messrs Henderson and Spraggon will launch her at an early date. u->*i Messrs B. Tonka and Co, sold, to-day, the rights for tho Takapuna Jockey Club race meeting on (faster Monday. The following prices were realised :—The gates, jtG7 10s, MrMilligau; No. 1 booth, £30; Mr J. Ander son ; No. 2 booth, £30, Mr J. Gillander; Grand Stand bar, £12, Mr Caffiev; cards, £5, Mr W. Adams. The annual mooting of the members of the Young Men's Christian Association' will be held this evening, for the purpose of receiving the report of the past year and| electing ollicora and committee.

Tho " Thames star" snys that the Simon sen Opera Company contemplated opening al tho Thames on the nights of tho 12th, 13th, and 14th, butthctidal flood prevented the Academy of Music being opened, Hot only a musical treat has been missed, but a monetary loss has been sustained by several by their non-arrival. Their Southern en gagement provonta them coming now. Consequent upon tho ill-health of Mr Cleary, tho new gaoler at Auckland, who has asked to bo transferred to Hokitika, the following movements aro gazetted :—Geo. S. Wcston to bo gaoler at Auckland, vico MrM. Cleary, traosfoired to Uokitika;Mat. thew M. Cleary to bo gaoler at Hokitika, vico Jaiuoa Donaldson, transferred to /vddington ; James Donaldson to be gaoler at Addington, vice G. H, Weaton, trans ferred to Auckland ; Mrs Donaldson, to bo matron at Aldington, vice Mrs Woston, resigned; and Mr.s Kyau to be matron at Hokitika, vice Mrs Donaldson, transferred to Addington. A general advance in tho price of ilonr has taken place, and according to our market price list pnolished in another column both local and Southern produce is equally affected, having advanced lOj a ton all round. Othor alteration* in produce values worthy of note include an advance

in the quotations for hams and bacon (Can terbury) in cloth to 9Jd por lb wholesale ; a further dcclino in oats of about 3d per bushel; and a slight alteration in the value of bricks, which aic now wortli (por 1000) 40s at Whau, 52s at town yard', and 70s delivered, The kauri gum market is rather lirmer than hist week, the month's receipts to date being about 290 tone.

'iho weekly report furnished by tho manager of tho Princo Imperial Company's mine, came to hand to-day. The reef, cut in cross-cut at No, 4 level, is the same as Jiatjworkod on by tho Deep Level Cross. It ii only showing on the left-hand side of the drive as vet. There will be ten or twelve feet to drive further ahead before the icef bliows on thu right-hand Bido of drive, as it will hava the same heave as ao. 2 Icvol. There will bo sixty feet tc-drive to counect with tho Deep Level Cross ddve. About 6 feet of the reef has been stripped, and was to have been btokon down yesterday. No gold was seen iv the small portion of the reef broken down in cutting past, but, on taking down a little mote near tho floor of tho drive, gold was plainly to be teen.

In the windows of the New Zealand Clothing Factory two macintosh coats aie exhibited, each containing a bucket of water as a test of their imperviousness to r&in, &c. Theso coats, we understand, ara a portion of tho new winter stock just received by this enterptising firm, and this novel test has been adopted to eonnnco the most sceptical that thera is such a thing to bo had as a genuine waterproof garment.

Tho following ladies and gentlemen have kindly presented prizes for tho sports to bo held in tho Domain to-morrow: —Mr Condon, 2 silver butter-coolers; Mr \V. \V. Adams, silver cup ;Mr Riordan, silver cup; Miss Kcgan, Bilver sot; Mr Monnock, filver cup, for Allcomers Kaco ; Mr Flynn, Moore's Poems; Mr C. Little, handsomo chair; Mr W. White, pair of boots. Other kind frienda havo also presented prizes.

On the programmo of the Coromandel Regatta, which takes place to-morrow, is a race for open centre-board sailing boats (open to all-comors), and as several entries have been received from Auckland it may be looked upon ns a very interesting event. Mr Chas. Bailey, jnnr., takes tho Gertie down, and the owners of the Madgo and Kmpress intend to boar him company, At Coromandcl theso threo will have a warm opponent in the Transit, so that the race fhould bo a cloiely-contcsted one. Tho first pri:o is £4 and cup, presented by Messrs Kohn; and the second prize, £4.

Considering the inclement weather, there was a good attendance at the Mount Albert Ball last evening to listen to the service of song, "The Start ia Life," given by the Alexandra-street choir. The out bursts of applause showed tho audionco appreciated tbc efforts of the choir to please. This was one of the best meetings the Mount Albert Totnl Abstinence Society has had. A few names were added to the pledge roll. A hearty voto of thanks was passed to Mr Frith and tbo choir for their capital eveuing's enteitainmont.

Councillor Bonrdman has glvon notice to move next sitting day of the Council:— (1) "Inattwo lamps be erected in Rich mond Road ; also one in Brown-street, having fifty-three houses in it; one in Lhieoln-strect, having forty houses ; and one in Grace-street, having twenty-ono houses—in such positions as tho City Surveyor may select; also one in Ponsonby Koad at tho corner of .Lincoln-street-, and opposite Collingwood-street." (2) "That water pipes be at ooce laid down in Middle, Spring, and Ireland-streets, in which are about fifty-four houses."

To the Editor: Sir,—To decide a bet, please inform me in your columns how many Friendly or Benefit Societies a man can be legally a member of, nnd oblige,— Youre, &c, SunscitlßEß. [We cannot say how many. If " Subscriber " will give us the total number of Friendly Societies on the Globe wo would como near enough answering his question to " settle a bet ; but a man determined to stick to his money might fairly argue that he could " legally " be a member of Friendly Societies in the moon, or Venus, or the fixed stars. We opine this bet is " off."—Ed. E.S ]

To the Editor: Sir,—lf further evidence were necessary to convince the public of the desirability of closing the public-houses at 10 o'clock, the inqncßts lately held at Gleeson's hotel will furnish the evidence required. About midnight two individuals are seen going towards the wharf, and the next we hear of them is the verdict " Found Drowned." No evidence is offered to show where they got the drink, but it is pretty clear that they got the last nobblers after ten, otherwise they would have found their way home before midnight, All the cir cumstances considered, I think we may fairly charge the Licensing Committee who issued the midnight licenses with the death oi these two porsons. There was a time, probably, when these two individuals were as little likely to become drunkards as the reader of this letter. The habit grew upon thorn, as it docs with other?, and yet people plead for moderation, Yes; modera tion at first has proved death to these people in the end, and so it will to others so long as publicans sell drink to men when drunk, and midnight licenses assist them to do so. Yet ratepayers still voto for the publicans' committecmpn and respectable people lend themselves and give their votes to encourage these practices.—Yours, &c, JOSEPH NEWMAN.

Cricket Matches To-morrow

Standard v. Avonbale.—A match will bo playod at Avondalo botwoen the Standard CO. and tho Whau Union. A brakp will leayo the Newton Post-offloo for tho Whau at 10 o'clock. Tho following will reprosont the Standard: Mills, Walker, Wilson, Hobaon, Osmond, Savage, Buchanan, Soxton, Pritchard, Smith, William son, Stovonson, McDonald. A oiioket match, f onth Knd v. West Bod, will take rlaoa on No. i wioket. Domain, on Saturday, 'l'he following will wprosent tfouih End • Brown, Beaver, Brookflold. Howard, Hunt, Israel, tawtOD, Gnllen, Dickey, Jaokson ""ponsonby v. Grajimak School.—The abovo match will tako pluco to-morrow,l7th March, on No. 1 wicket. l Jonsonby : C. S. Owen (Capt., Fountain, Edwards, Andrews, Baxter (2), Bothorham, Gilohrist, Porteousj Inpp, Jon "'auckland 2nd v. ALPiiA.-On No. 5. wioket, at 2p m. sharp. Alpha: % Jaokfion. Hay, Cranch, Cutler, Kilpatricfc, Nesbitt, Wbito, Goodaore, Kdmiston, McDormott, Done. Gordon v.ExoklsoriNo,3 wicket).-Excel sior: Waddlnßham, Origan, Smith, Porkins, Craig, Pooley, Lotham, Frost, E. Mills, Burns, Albion y. Ajcta. Seconi>(No. 13 wicket).— Albion: Jones, Murphy, Mills, Bushill, Proßser, Wakorly, WaddinKham (2), Wearing, Hawko, J. Howie; ornorgencios - Waddinghani and Holmes. Alpha Second: Coombes, McDonald (2). Dono, Dewar (2), Porston, Smart (2), McDor mott, Cox: emergencies-Wilson, MoDerniott, Brawio.

SCINTILLATIONS.

An Enormous Swell. -A balloon.

ALizy Coolc.—ono that "fritters" her time away. His Excellency the Governor returns to Wellington to-morrow. A new Wesleyan Church is to be erects d at Cambridge. Major Atkinson has sailed for Lyttelton, to start hia '■ stumping " tour, A Cherokei Indian edits a newspaper at Fayetteville., in Aikansas. On one day lately, 100,800 bushels of wheat were carried by rail to tyttelton, Foity persons havo joined the new Foot i ball Club formed at the Thames this week.

The "Timaru Herald" is threatened with a libel action for a recent "slashing" leader.

An Austrian naturalist, Herr Reiachek, is on a visit to Whangarei. A lady in Bristol has a five-foot alligator for a pet. This " allegation "is probably a five-toot lie.

The New Zealand University Sonate closed its sittings at Dunedin yesterday. Hon. Mr Bryce declined to receive depu tations at the Thames on the plea of press of business.

Dunedin Harbour Board recommended to the Government that the Board shall consist of ten members, being an addition of two, to represent suburban boroughs. No woman ever yet has been cruel enough to work the motto, " God bless our boarding-house." Tho premises of the Northern Club, Auckland, are to be enlarged at a cost of £1,500, and £1,000 ate to be spent on new I furniture.

Thames people are trying hard to beat tho Aucklaud complication of "Measles and Jealousy." They have a youth suffer ing from an attack of new mushrooms, aggravated by peach stones', Tho five largest seas are the Mediterra nean 2,000 miles, in length j Carribean, 1,800; China, 1,700; Red, 1,400; Japan, 1,000. In addition to his handsome salary, Mr Cameron received from the London " Stan dard" a present of 500 guineas, in recog nition of bis services as war correspondent during the Egyptian campaign. The pupils of Wolle ley-street school use 4000 gallons of water every day. They must bo a cleanly lot, or else are very bigoted teetotallers. Work has been commenced on tho Kau« aeranga railway contracr, Thames', recently let to Messrs Kobinson and Gordon, Tho contract embraces the laying of rails from Shortland wharf to Grohamstown,

One of our stall" who ought to know, says that even the woist of men majj be '• as good as his word," seeing that bis word is good for nothing.

THE SURVEY OF THE KING COUNTRY.

Mr Bryce and the Native Obstruc-

tionists.

(DV TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CAMBRIDGE, this day. Mr Bryce is holding o meeting with tho natives to-day at Tawhare, about seven miles from here. Tho object of the meet ing is the settlement of a dispute re Tawharo laud. He is expected hero oarly to-day, and I have every reason to believe he will proceed to Alexandra immediately. I learn from very good authority, that Mr Bryce expressed his intention of proceeding through the King Country to Taranaki Im mediately he had linished his business in Waikato. I cannot say how the action of the natives in turning back Mr Hursthouse will havo ail'ected his intention.

SPORTING.

Jtapier Autumn Maces,

(BY TILKGIUI'II.—PEESS ASSOCIATION.)

Tub following Is the description of tho run ning in tho Napier Handicap, the result of which wo gave yesterday, and the result of the other events run yesterday :— Buward and Constellation did not put in an appear ance, although they were not scratched. At the fail of the flag, Luna rushed to the front, with Hippodaraia in close attend ance, Otupapa. Mischief, Leonora, The I'oct, Libeller, Kingask, and Kangipo fol lowed in the order named. At the stand, Kingask was leading, all being close together. A little fur ther off Kingask was beaten, and at the back of tho course, Leonora went to the front, and was first into tho straight. Wattle, who had been waiting his time, hero raado his effort, aud at the distance got up to Leonora. A slashing race ensued between Mischief, who was npw leading, and Leonora, tho former winning rather easily at the finish by a third of a lougth. tuna was a good third, and Lodie fourth, and tho remainder tailing off. Time, 3mins., 15secs. No. 1 totalisator: 212 subscribers at £2, dividend £29. So 2 totalisator: GOS subscribers at £1, 44 on w inner, dividend £12 7s.

Nursery Plate, of lOOaovs., for two-year olds ; colts, Bst 51bs ; fillies and geldings, Bst 21bs; distance, half a mile. Mr Allan McLean's b c Fpicure, Yat tendon-Ghtva, Sst (Butler) 1 Mr M. H. Smith'a b f Rubtna, by Kings boro'—Etiquette 2 Mr W, Douglas's bg Jaoob (Williams)... 3 railway HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Second horse to receive 20sovs. from the stakes, Distance, three-quarters of a mile. Mr G. Bate's eh f Minerva, 3yrs, by Traducer— Sweet Briar, 7stslbs (Me- Lusky) ... ■■• ••• ■•• ••■ 1 Mr J. Butler'a eh m Luna, aged, Sst 21bs (W. Butler) ... ... •• 2 Mr J. H. Pollock's blk f Hippodamia, 4yrs, Sst (Williams) 3 * Parawhenua, of Groat Autumn fame, won tho Hack Jclace.

OAMARU RACES.

OAMARU, Thursday.

The first day's racing of tho Oamaru Jockey Club took place to-day. There were few acceptances for the big events, and the other races were only of local interest. Tne following aro tho resuls :— Maiden Plate, Gangawa J Minervv ... .^ * Nimrod ... •■*"■ •■• •> Champagne Starrs. May Flower ... J Jcsaie * Oamaru Cup. Tasman 1 Envy filly led all tho way. Taaman was pulled up at the entrance to the straight, and his rider entered a protest against Envy filly for running inside a post, and the protest being sustained, the stakes were awarded to Tasman. The Handicap Time Trot was won by Councillor, Bandall 2, Cock Bobin 3. The Hack Race was won by Horatio, Autumn Handicap.

Tas«nan ... 1 Marchioness Nell 2 Envy filly ... •• •■■ 3 The Hurry Scurry was won by Horatio.

For the principal events at the Eihikihi races, which take place to-morrow, the fol lowing weights have been declared:— Hardies: Kutherford's c g Sportsman, aged, 12st; Hetiti's c g Hastings, aged, list 51bs; Corcoran'a g g Cosßaclt, aged, lOst 12lbsj Johnson's Fough-a-Ballagb, aged, lOat 41bs; G. Kay's c g Whauwhanga, lOst 21bs; Hughe's c g New Chum, aged, lOst; and A. Kay's b g Orakou, aged, lOst. Cur : Rewi's b g Doctor, syrs, lOst 71b; Ransficld's blk g Robert the Devil, aged, 9st 121bs ; A. Kay's b g Orakan, aged, 9st; Laidlaw's blk g Saint, aged, 7st 101b; G. Kay's b g Clover, aged, 7st 71b. A cceptancos and general entries for the Takapuua J.C. Autumn Meeting close to night. Fine fields may be expected for all the events,

Weights for the Tamahero (Waikato) Cup to be run to-morrow are:—Hour Grapes, br m, aged, 9at 71bs; Ouida, bm, 5 years, Bst 71b; Vanity, bm, aged, Bat 51dbj Hinemoa, Bst lib; Fear Not, eg, 3 years, Bst Olbs ; Rotorua, c h, aged. 7st 71bs j Elector, bg, 3 yoars, 7at 7lb; Nita, bm, 5 years, 7st 71b.

CITY COUNCIL.

IHE weekly meeting of tbia body took place last night. Present:—Cr?. Waddcl (in the chuir), Masefield, George, Garrctt, Burns, Bell, Fleming, Harper, Montague, Aickin, Crowther, Devore, Phillipps, Boardman, and Stevenson.

Cokkhspondence.—Letters were re- ■ oeived and disposed of as follows -.—From H. Atkinson, requesting that a footpath should be made to three cottages he has lately erected in a lane at the foot of Union-street—referred to Streets Com mittee; from A. Heather, drawing atten tion to the state of Mills' Lane from West Queen-street—referred to Streets Com mittee ; from Laurie and Hornaby, apply ing for leave to erect a temporary open shed upon their ground in Fort-Btreet— resolved to issue a permit, on the condition that the building be removed within four months from date of permit; from householders in Coburg-street North, desiring that the City dust-enrt may be sent ' round weekly to their dwellings—agreed to; from K. JR. Hunt, complaining that the contractor for works m Picton-strcer, had cut the earth perpendicularly, close to his fence, which had produced a landslip, endanger ing the fence, and offering to pay one-third the cost of erecting a retaining wall 1 foot thick, 40 feet long.and i feet high—referred ! to Streets Committee : from Stephen Clark, complaining of the state of the drainago run ning through his property In Montague street, and offering to lay the necessary pipes if they are supplied him - referred to Streets Committee; from J. Holloway, calling attention to the state of the footpath at the lower end of Edinburgh-street—referred to Streets Committee ; from the chairman o£ of tho City School Committee, representing that the charges for water supp y to the schools press heavily upon it, and urging that as they "are not like workshops or factories, conducted for pecuniary gain," the mere cost of supplying should bo a sufficient charge—Town Clerk instructed to reply that Council regret they cannot 1 accede to the application, and that they call attention to the exceptional con ■ sumption at the Welleslcy-street school a* ' compared with the other schools, shewing that a waste must be taking place; from

tho Secretary of the Board of Education, pointißg out that an encroachment had been made of part of the school building and fenca at .Newton Hast on land described as "a road reserve" in East-street, representing that the land was not required for road purposes, and suggesting that the Council should take steps under the Act to diminish the exceptional width of the street so aa to allow encroachment to continue— referred to Legal Committeo; from A. itamsden, requesting that a footpath should be made fiom Bercsford-street to Upper Nelson-street, where he has just erected two brick housas -referred to Streets Com mittee; from K. Stow, applying for permit to erect an iron workshop at the back of hia premises in Victoria-street West-Build ing Surveyor authorised to issue the desired permit; from the Hon. J. Bryce, stating that re tho armoury in the Albert Park, tho Government accept tho terms stated in Council's letter of tho 13tk"inst,, and will proceed with the worn without unnecessary delay, also stating that as Government have no special fund for the purpose, the payment of the Council's contribution as early as possible is desirable—referred to Legal Committee; from Thos. H. Brister, asking leave to move his coffee stall to the S.E. corner of Shortland-streot—granted, conditionally that no nuisance is created. Insurance Company's contribution TO Fire Brigadk.-Uii this subject the following letter was received :—"Auckland, 14th Marcb, 18S2. To the Mayor and Councillors of tho cty of Auckland. Gentle men,—l have the honour to inform you that at a meeting of the Auckland Fire Insurance Association held on the Ist met., it was resolved to give you notice that after payment of the amount due to you on the 31st July next ensuing, the association will discontinue Its contributions towards tho support of the Fire Brigade. In coming to this conclusion the association is enter ing upon a course which ia now pretty generally believed to be a sound one. It is the opinion of tho association that the prin ciple upou which fire insurance_ business ought to be conducted is that the risk should govern the rate. la cities whero there is a Fire Brigade and water supply the rates of insurance aro much lower than where no such means for preventing the spread of fires exist, Repeated and substantial re ductions have been made in insurance rates within the city of Auckland because of the Fire Brigade and water supply. To ask fire insurance companies to contribute toward!) tho maintenance of a fire brigade, and then expect them to reduce rates be cause of the efficiency of the brigade is scarcely icaaonable. I may also point out that for some years the Association has maintained a Salvage Corps at a cost of nearly £250 per annum, exclusive of pro viding the necessary plant. The operations of this corps aro not confined to saving in sured property. No restrictions are placed npon it. Wherever there is a fire, either inside, or within a reasonable distance of the city, the Salvage Corps attends and uses every effort to save life and property. Under these circumstances I trust you will recogniso the reasonableness of the position now taken up by the Fire Association. -I have, etc., H. "VYORSP. Secretary." Yakborough strekt. - Cr. Boardman

presented a petition from the residents in this street, praying that it may be formed, metalled, and drained,—lt was referred to the Streets Committee. Eden-STBEKT,—Cr. Burns submitted a

petition from the ratepayers of Eden-street, Newton Koad, and neighbourhood, praying that the allotment known as Berry's may be proclaimed the entrance to Eden-street, and the old entrance closed and give a to Benjamin Berry in exchange for the afore said allotment.—Th 9 petition was' referred to tha Legal Committee. Legal Committee.—This Committee recommended:—(l) Re J. Orchiston's appli cation asjto reward under Tclegrap*h Act, Committee cannot ascertain that there is any fixed sum offered as a reward, and rc oornmend that fine be paid ; (2) that Rev. J. Warren's request for erection of fence at YVcstern Park be granted on payment of half cost; (3) that Turncock's application for telephone for Assistant turncock be granted; (4) that the fencing around cot tage in Western Park bo done at the same time as other fencing is erected; (4) that fuel and gas be supplied to the Park gar dener : (6); that Committees and their chairman should have power only in those matters remitted to them, and as authorised by the Council.—The report was adopted. Streets Committee.—The report of this Committee contained the following re commendations :—(1) That W. S. Jobcs be informed that the dust contractor is not compelled to remove leather clippings from his workshop, etc., also advising him to provide a suitable box for shop sweepings, also that the Sanitary Inspector be re-1 quested to call the contractor's attention to tbe clause in contract relative to usage of boxesr, and that he fee notified that shop re fuse, a3 specified in contract, must be re moved ; i' 2) that Newton Koad Board be re quested to contribute £200 towards the cost at per engineer's estimate (£433) —of laying scoria 21 feet wide on Richmond Eoad, and that on their complying such work be done, and that the Committee have no recommen dation to make at present re Lincoln street ; (3) that Mr Buckland be informed in reply to his letter re Mills' Lane that the work is in hand; (4) that re testing of meters, Council pay expenses of removal and testing their own meters; (5) that application be made to the Government to move meter at the Kyber Pass reservoir to gaol; (6) that re petition from John-street, the Committee have no recommendation to make. Other business had been deferred in the absence of the City Engineer. — Cr. Devore enquired the reasons why the Committee had not recommended the works asked for in Lincoln and John streets.-Cr. Boardman replied that the reasons were the large cost they would involve, and the greater urgency of other works.—After some discussion the report was adopted Finance Committke.—Tim committee recommended as tollows :—(1) Ke W. McEvoy and others, that the application re extra pay be granted. (2) The petition from B. C. Lowe and others ro extra pay that as their services will not be needed committee have no recommendation to make. (3) Ihat collector make personal demand for arrears of rates, with a view of legal steps being taken fourteen days after same. (4) That *ne B^e *a Wclleslcy street East (Improvement Commissioners' property) be recommended to the Council tor the erection of a Public Free Library and Art Gallery, and that the Council offer a premium for the best de.-igu for tha building, (5) That the build- I ings in Mount, Symonds, and Wake field-streets, of which the leases expire in August next, be sold off the ground by aiiction, and the same thereafter cat out to level of adjoining street?. Mount-street to be cat to level ana per manently formed, drained, kerbed, and channelled, and that arrangements be made, i! practicable, with four leaseholders on the section of which the leases do not ex pire for some time, and the ground bo then

laid out in suitable sites and leaned for — years, (fi) Albert-street and Cook-street, That at tho expiration of lease of proper ties shotting ou the Market, all the build ing leases which expire in August next l)e sold oii tho ground by auction. (7) That the hollow be tilled up from the excavation in section 35, top ot Wakelield-street, and broaght to level oE adjacent streets, and the properly thereon laid out in allotments and leased for a term of — year?.— Vn the motion of Cr C.fowi.her, who said that there was a possibility of the hollow near the Market being used sometime as a fresh water baths, the report was adopted.

Tenders.—The following tenders were received: For forming, kerbing, and chan nelling in Dock-street: Wm, Mcllwraith, £149, 3s 3d, 2s Cd, Is 9d; John Heath, £156, 3s 6d, 2s 6d, 2s; Alex. Archibald, £182 10a, 2s 6d, 2», Is 7d; John BrowD, £147, 2s, la Bd, Is 3d. Brown's tender was accepted. The estimate was £143.— For erection of retaining wall in Pratt-stwet: Alexander Archibald, £269. 28s and 21s; John Brown, £207. The Surveyor's esti mate was £185.—Mr Brown had not given any schedule prices with his tender, and some discussion ensued as to whether or not it was formal.—lt was eventually accepted, Mills LANE., —It was agreed to ad vertise the permanent levels of Mills' Lane. Dbainagk o:f Upper Quhen-street and Grey-STEeet, — It was resolved tenders should be called for the drainage of the gully between tipper Queen-street and Urey-street. lligh-strbkt,,—The City Surveyor re ported that it would cost £173 to pave tfigh-street, at the Council office, with heart of kauri,—lt was agreed that the work be not done at present. Dublin-street.--The consideration of the completion of the works begun in Dublin-street by the Karangahape Eoad Board was postoned for a week. COUNCIL Chamber.—The City Surveyor estimated the cost of raising the roof of tho Council Chamber at £4G. —It was agreed that tenders be called for tho work.

Solicitor's Fee.—The question of pay. ing Mr Alexander's fee of 10 guineas was again brought up for consideration. Mr Alexander had been employed by Mr Field, chairman of the late Ponsonby Highway Board, in the arbitration case between the Board and the City Council — After con siderable discussion, it was agreed to pay the account. r

Order of Work.—Cr Mackechnie's mo tion, "That all work shall be carried out by the City Engineer in the order in which it is authorised, except otherwise ordered by the Council," was postponed for a week. Gas Lighting in Guafton.—Cr Aickin moved, " That the arrangement made be tween the Gas Company and the Qrafton and Ponsonby Highway Districts, he can celled, and that those Wards be now lighted in the same manner as the rest of the City." —Cr Phillipps eeeonded.-Cr Boardman moved, as an amendment, " That the mat ter be adjourned till next meeting to ascertain tte difference of cost be tween lighting throughout the night and lighting up till twelve o'ciock." Snbse quently the amendment was withdrawn. — It was stated that the difference between lighting a lamp throushout the night and up till midnight waa £2 per annum.—The motion was finally carried. K.A.RANGAIIAPE ABD PONSONB? KOADS. —Cr Montague moved, "That tenders toe called forthwith for forming to their perma nent levels: Karaugahape Koad from Symonds-street to Pitt-s(reet,aad Ponsonby Uoad from Karangahape Iload to Frank lyn Road.—Deferred in consequence of en gineer's illness. Moee Light.—Cr. Burns moved "That a lamp be erected on the corner of Dublin" street and Karnnga.bapc Koad." Agreed to. Stanley-STREiiT.—Cr. Aickin moved

"That the matter of improving the_ con dition of Stanley-street and the lighting of that locality be referred to the Streets Committee to report and recommend there on." Carried. This was all the business.

BISHOP LUCK AND MESSES RED MOND'S VISIT.

(To the Editor.)

Dear Sir,—ln a paragraph of your issue of last Saturday, headed " Bishop Luck's Attitude," I regret to say that you have made me pose before the Catholic public ia both a false and a painful position. Whatever my own views are about the mission of the Messra Redmond—and those can be learnt from a letter addressed by me to the President and members of the Hibernian Catholic Benefit Society—they are not such as I seek to impose on any of my Irish diocesans. I regret extremely that your statements about a pastoral letter addressed by me to the clergy, and about difference of views between myself and them, and about their intentions to disregard my suppositions pastoral utterances, I regret, I say, that such statements should have appeared in your columns, especially at a moment when misapprehensions may give rise to misunderstandings. These statements are untrue. You have made me pose in the attitude of English v. Irbh, an attitude which I deprecate, an attitude which is most offensive both to myself and the many Catholic Irish who read the Star, and an attitude, In. iine, most alien to my wishes and to the sympathies of my heart. I hope, therefore, you will do me the kind ness to insert these few lines, and so remove, as far aa may be, the misappre hensions to which your paragraph has given rise.—Believe me, yours truly, tJonN" Kdmusd LUCK, 0.5.8 , Bishop of Auck land. Bishop's House, .Fonsonby, March 16,1883.

IWe regret that the Bishop's letter to the Hibernian Catholic Benefit Society, from which the Bishop desires us to learn hi* views, has not been placed at our disposal for publication, and the journal in which we understood it was tci appear, has apparently suppressed it. We understand, however, that the communication was one of con siderable length, in which the Bishop set forth very lucidly and forcibly his reasons why the society should take do part in the reception of Mr Redmond. The meeting at ■which it was read, while thanking the Bishop for his advice, referred him to one of tha standing rulea of the Society that precluded the discussion of political questions at their meeting*. On re-perusal of: out article, the Bishop will perceive that it wais nowhere stated therein that he had addressed a pastoral to his pari shioners, although the, Hibernian Catholic Benefit Society must, we apprehend, come within the term "my Irish diocesans;" nor does it strike us that the article made tho Bishop "pose in tbe attitude of English v. Irish." We take it that the opinions which Bishop iiiaek submitted to the Hibernian Society, and which have been more strongly ad vanced in the pastorals of Cardinal Me- Cabe, of Dublin, are by np means purely English, but are sympathised with by a very large body oif Irishmen who believe the preservation: of their nationality is not inconsistent with the most thorough loyalty to the Crown and Constitution of the United Kingdom As to whether the clergy intend to act in opposition to the Bishop's avowed opinions on the subject, events will shew. -Ed. E.S.]

MR BROMEY'S LECTURE.

(To the Editor.)

Sib,—l am sure that you would not know ingly report a misstatenient of facts, and I therefore ask a little space in yonr paper to correct and explain one or two statements that appeared In your issue of Thursday apropos of a contribution to the " Otago Witness" by a writer signing himself " Civls." It is not exactly true to say that 1 am "'a new convert," or that I have "lately left the church in which I was brought up." I became a Catholic in 18G5 Nor do I speak In my lecture of those who changed their religion from honest con viction, and, as I did, with a prospect of worldly loss, but of those who gained lands and honours by changing, when I say they did so "to please a self-willed woman." When I became what "Civis" calls a "vert," I did not consider I abandoned my religion, 1 had boen brought up to con> aider myself a Catholic. As I grew older, read more, and thought more, I, rightly or wrongly, conceived tbe Church of England could not maintain her claims to be con sidered a part of the Catholic Church, I therefore did what any honest man would do under the circumstances, I rejoined the church of the great majority of my ancestors. As to my humble opinion of tho relative merits of William 111 and James 11, as mcD, let those judge who hear what I have to say, which "Civis" evidently did not do. The one, differing as I do with him iv religious matters, 1 in many waysregpectj as to the other, the less said the better, " Civis " laughs at the idea of the Irish being able to govern them selves, yet it is curious that all our greatest governors are Irishmen, and however the Irish might govern themselves, they could hardly do it worse _4han England has done it for them ever since she attempted the task. I fear I have trespassed too much on yonr space, but let me remind you, as a proof that my lectures are not altogether "one-sided," that at Wellington the chair

was taken on one nittht by the Mayor p«j on the second night by the Speaker nf« Legislative Council (both ProteS \'Z both were good enough to agree with * conclusions. Don't think, however that? attempt to veil mistakes on one side or tl, other ; I am outspoken, and state historic facts, and as an Englishman I as k ™ fellow-Englishmen here and elsewhere nn£ to repair wrongs the English have cmV mitted In the past, and co to vindicate it' honour of England.—lam, & c ., Chas. Hamilton Bromby

THE ALLEGED "MIRACU LOUS CUBES."

Hie Healer in (Jourt,

[BY TELEGRAPH.- PRESS ASSOCIATION]

OHRISTOHURCH, Thursday. In the K.M. Court to-day, Mr George Collier, hotelkeeper, sued Mr Milder Stephen to recover two guineas, afeepaidf ot an alleged healing of his daughter from, contracted leg. The plaintiff stated that ' Mr Stephen, after the "laying on o f hands- said "your daughter is perf Mtl cured," and asked him to sign a look % printed forms. He also said the fee V two guineas. The plaintiff signed tfcf book and paid the fee. He noticed as tW left the room that his daughter did nnl walk any better, and he called Mr Stephen', attention to it. The reply was that she Z perfectly cured, and instructions vtZ given to rub the joints with magnetised oil and to bandage the limb with banda^S dipped in magnetised water. She was to have bananas to eat. The plaintiff carried out the instructions, except that he couM not get bananas, but when measured tie girl's contracted Ifg was found the same a» ever. She went again to Mr Stephen hat no improvement took place. Other'wit nesses confhmed the plaintiff's statement" Tho case lasted all day, and waa adjourned to Tuesday next, when three more wit nesses for the plaintiff will be called, Mr Stephen said he would not call witnesses from Cbristchurch, but applied for sk weeks' adjournment, to enable him to have evidence tauen in the other colonies as to trie efficacy ef his cures.

INTERCOLONIAL BOAT HAVE.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION,)

WELLINGTON, March 15. The four-oar outrigged race, between the Union Club, Christchurch, and the Star Club, Wellington, was rowed at 5 o'clock this evening. 'I he course was two miles, but owing to the lumpy water between %«' hawanga and Wellington it was decided to row from Petone along the shore towards JNgahawanea. The. following were tb ■ crews:-Wellington: Gibbes (stroke) fi Smith (No, 3), B. Stock (N0!,2) Batkin ( bow ). Christchnrch: Fuller (stroke), Kesteven (Wo. 3), Role (No. 2) Johnson (bow). The Wellington inert averaged a pound or two more than til Southern men, and they trusted their steer ing to the bow oar, while Cbristckrca carried a. coxswain. Both crews, along with their boat?, proceeded to the starting point by this afternoon train, -The steamer Huia canied the referee (Mr F, G. Ollivier), umpires (Mr Knapp for Wel lington, Mr Shand for Chriatchutoh), and the Press, besides a large number of the public. At two minutes to five the Canter* bury men rowed out trom the boating shed nt Petoni, and four minutes ■: later the local men made their appearance. Very little time was lost in getting into position, and at ten minutes past five the referee, learning that both crews wera ready, gave the word "go." Abetterrtart could not have been effected, both gripping the water simultaneously. In the first minute 41 strokes were registered by eaea/ and the boats were almost level, in - another couple of minutes found the visitors rowing 39, while Wellington haddroppei to 36. The Wellington crew could now bo seen forging ahead, and the; bow oar, * steering a splendid course, they gained a length. The visitors lost some distance by bad steerins on the part of their coxwaiu. Wnen half the distance was covered Wellington took a most decided lead, sA gave the visitors their backwash. Two to one and three to one were offered on tho, local men, and in some instances the wages were booked, as the visitors were not wift out a few friends. The Christchurch «i« rowed very pluckily throughout, and kept a faster Btroke than their opponents, but could never reduce the distance vkA separated them from the leading lo'A When a mile and a half had been rowol the Wellington crew eased down, and pulled an easy winner by five lengths. The time was llminp. 33secs. The •wator was exceptionally smooth, and favorote for racing. The regatta is to be held s» Saturday, when the Christchurch, Welling ton, Wanganui, and Foxton crews will take part. 11 ia creating come excitement.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith. Esq. 8.M.) Sacks and Fodder.—Charles O'ifear*, tint Hart, we s brought upon a charge of atsalu trass ol straw, mane comb, and tail bras! empty saoks, horse fesfl, etc on the 3rd tost, property ot Harry Llttlowood, ol Auokland. M: Tyler appeared for prisoner, and pleaded art , < guilty. Harry Little wood, deposed that he wu I an upholsterer, working in AncSland, bill residing at Epsom. On the sth Instant, ho luiasoi tho articles—straw, horse-feed, to.— from his Btablei Be went to the comtab the district, and reported the matter. Oblate! j a search warrant, and found a portion ol tte | procsrty on prlaonei'a prfraises. Ho OOBW | Identify some o( the Baofcs as his properi: certain holes whxh he lopaired. fie cam ■'■■■'■ swear to three ot the ssott. The comb s«a brush had not been discovered. His land to divided from prisoner's by a Btono wall. tb« was a trail of str^w from his stable aorois piddock to prisoner's place. To Mr Tyler: The dlstanoa was about 70 jards, found some A tlio bigs underneath a m&tiraßS on theb!dste«S< : '. some under an-old act*. Prisoner was quite* stranger; believes! ho was working for. S Kardoner in the district.- Constable John EyiS deposed that, after seeing Mr Littlewood, to went in quest of the missing property;; Ins traced the droppings of the straw from ■Him*- : wood's stable to Hsrt'a honse; got a eewoa warrant, and wont a second time, Moompauw by Uetecttva Su'hvan. To Mr Tyler: The wawt : was not made in prisoner's presence; weetw ■~-,..» prisoner at Mr Wren's nnisary; he dental all ;..-, > Knowledge of it; the wind woold btoWRMW y ;> about; yes, had heard of poopleblowlD«.-J;M yl ;■; Pase, a blacksmith, deposed that he wan w : Mttlewood'a stable on the Saturday; ha tool the horse, and Jntendinz to call for the km which he laftin the stable, on hisr3tnraiU r : then missed the sacks, tha howe-leeA wo,* ; : truss ot Btaaw; he traced the straw rigat no w prisoner's cottage.—Mr Tyler th«n a aaflreoea the Court, and was insttnoted to «.:,:. that prisoner knew absolutely ■ nonage, ■,;. tho thlnga oaid to have been utolea, —Lizzie Dermlaon. of Newmarket, deposed.ra knowing defendant! lived ne«r him; csum upon defendont's wife when she was lit;«», ■. was then lying on Baoks of straw; shegaTOKi several Baoks.—His Worsblp eala toe cm« lookod snsolcious, but the evidence jw scatoaly sufficient lot a oonviotton. Wsmi»« .. HABmui,.-Agnes Jesser, a smart lowbw-, woman, was committed to prison for tar«: months on a charge of being an mum drunkard. Prisoner complained of the mm of the sentence, as she waa a harttworiaui* A CABMAN.-Erneat Reea, a cabman, OT* flned 5s and costs for ft breach of thei by-law » driving at a dangerous pace round too corns: of Shortland-streot on tho 6th mat. UNCHAiNED.-Krnest John King, of Pm* pleaded not guilty to having comimtroa » breach of the by-laws by leaving his horse »«« trap unattended, and -without a chain .on W wheel.—Eomanded tor atime. ~ M - Imitations op Donnybrook.—•"^wJjJES" ofAbercrombie-street,waschargedwmro>M> and wounding Patrick CarrolL-PstrtCK. ow • ford was charged with pulling Mary.BreenH y ■ the hair of her head, and threatening aMffli cato" her.-Patrick Carroll was cnargeaw«» striking Mary Breen, etc., on the «& JSV Sergeaut White opened tha case, an* JKJ«»: i son appeared for juts Breen, who. OWlBg w»»J ; dolioate state of health, was allowed to « g her BOlioitor.-Patriok Carroll deposed IW»| was a se auan i on the day In qneßtioy, w » : Bedtora went to vesa Mr Chamber* in wrcs street, about theiwtHementof EonepWPfln* Mary Brean attacked Bedford, called wg ' loafer, and piolced up a spade ajd «""05. JS ford on tho arm; Bedford was bightesea, "ran ran into Chamber's house. .Witness W« pick up a hat. and received a &&'£££. briok or Btono from the hand°t MjßW** Was Immediately covered ■ w"HJ'i?^w ( S stunned by the blow. It was betweenwoß threo In tho afternoon. Heiwas eutM Xi at , ! Police BtaUon,whereho lodged hi) «™ffi Was than sent to the Hospitfl. W&igft ffi Mrs Breen. He oaly picked up BBl ££°.X f ; -Croas-oxamlaed by Mt JapsMt WM «J»' only had two plntß of beer that day. ,W«o»» ---he wa« struck by Mrs Breen. She> «^™ a *"£, ford out ot her prtmtsee. He said he wm ■ Left Sitting. ; :

Knitting, Sewing, and Kilting Jfajuw ~D. S. Chambers, TO, Quocn-Btrecu-4»". Kubber Stamps on short«t nonce- Print properly; co blotcblnis; piioeareauoeu —Heaiop. Darby street.—(4dv-.». . George Kobertson, tbe Maori wrests challenges Joseph atrons to fight; ft -&U side and the championship. Strong nw> the championship at present. Notwithatanditfg his X™* M A^Slid W. Lankham wiU play mth the Ang»» ropiesentative team the West Co»rt eie™ P.-i^ufaur will be atoen■ f.o«[A U» «. (Eastea Monday).

THE AUCKLAND EVENUrt* STAB, FRIDAY, MARCH 16



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