SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WAT E^™™Slor^g . « SUNSKT.-ThtaKvonuw.<M6 ...

ARRIVALS.

LiSt EVENING. TO-DAY. BorW Island

IMPORTS.

augar, 20 qr-casks rum, 22 cases fiuit,, 18_l: gun nios and 177 Dags onions, 10 bags bark -1 bundles rattons, and a quantity suuary niorohandiso.

EXPORTS.

Per Arawata for Sydncy-11 pr-caskslandll cases rum, 98 hides 10 eases ginger, 000 feet timber, 10 cases schnapps, 210 sacks no"'-" bales flax, and a quantity of suncliy merchandise.

Thames, in ballast. baga grass reoi and 1008 feet titnlwr. . ThaWoo Matauraw* *«% 1 » m or° to* Brn T of the Qaeenslreot wbatf this moroinu. mi,.,, Avrrvlo which arrived from

ARRIVAL OF THE WAIRARAPA.

Tho Union Steam Ship Co.'s s.s. /NVairarapa, Captain H. \V. 11. Chatilcld, which was k pectea on Tuesday, put in an nppearanco thig morninKat 6 o'clock. The long passage was accounted for by tho strong easterly winds aho hns had to contond against, nccompamod with a dense log which sho mot a tow houre previous to making tho land, which lasted aU tho way sSSthcmt Ste till U Im. on tho 18th. when tlie wind commenced to freshen and by noon wTq blowine a gale, accompanied with heavy head sea nnf thick weatTier. Passe. Cano Maria at l'2O a.m. on the 20th, was abreast Bohwotto, Logan. ABhworth. GcodallK. Mills. O H Goodwin. Clark. Ilurloy (2). A. Kelly, ainnill Key. W. Cocki, Cooper. A. Patterson. J H Belt/and 25 Id at.ser.we. Wo are indebted to Mr H. C. T»yer.| purser, for prsts parcels, etc., and above recoct.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

■Wiir^ru.tnisaiT. Arrived : Macgrogor. S a.m.; HannahMofciU, Sffiai Wii4«garbi. this day. Atrlvod : lona. from. Auoklaud. 8 a.m. russhm., this fiay. Arrived : Arawata, from Auckland. 0.15 a.m.: Wellington, from a mtslana. 9.30 a.m. SYDNEY. Fnhruary U. Cleared : Adel&Wo, eolioocor, 217 tons, for Auckland. TATTHLTON . yesterday. Salled.-Omaba. for Chatham Islands p, rt Chalmers yesterday. Arrlved—Clariuda, from Grcymouth Melbourne, Feb. 20. II [Arrived: Tho P. and O. steamship Niaam, with tho inward mail 3 via Suez and Bnndisi, dated London, January 13. [PER MERCHANT SHIPPING AND UNDERWRITERS' ASSOCIATION.] New York, February 19. Arrived: Bartmontine Ilanda Islo, from Auckland, November 25.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Offios, Wedneadey.

Messrs E. and A. Isaacs held an oxtensive sale yesterday of ship's stores and goneral groceries. Tho attendance was very largo, and tho prices realised wero in most eases satisfac tory. Tho sale commenced at 11 o'clock, and lasted until after 2. Between two and three thousand pound vnluo was quitted. Tho trade was well represented, and some largo lines wero disposed of. Messrs Isaacs hold a largo clothing salo to-morrow, without reserve. Messrs E. and j1 I Isaacs sold to-day the booths, gates, grand stsnd. cards, &c, in connection with tho Dargaville races. There was a good attendance, and tho prices realised were satis factory. A very largo meeting is expected.

Mail Notice.

3SAIU9 Will OtO8» *« OKDKB.— THIS DAY. For Thamcfl, por Enterprise, at 5,30 p.m. Thursday 22nd instant. For Talma, per I'n.kn, at 8 ».m. For Walwera, To Kapa, CcdKioburn, Work worth. Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Boso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waltata, etc., por Maogregor, at 11 a.m. For Glsborne, Napier, Sonthern Ports, and Australian Colonies, por Walraraps, at 11 A.m. For monoy order*, regißtorod lottore. snd newspapers, at 10 am. La to letter a till 11.20 n.m. For Waltarn, oto,. nor Honimh Mok&u, at 1 p.m. For Th&moß. por Itotomanana, at 12.30 r.m. Kor Mangawai and Kalwaka, por Douglas, at 3 p.m. For Tanranga. Ohlnomutu, and Opotlkl. per Glonelg. et 1 p.m. For Whnngarel Heads, Whangarol, and Kamo, j por loim, at 4 p.m.

Friday, 23rd Instant, For Walhoke nnd Ooromandel, por Corom&nfiol, at 1.30 p.m. TUKSDAT, 27Ui inatnn*. For s.h. City of Bydnny, aa follows :— For Sandwich lsliuido, United State* Of Amorioa. Canada, British Columbia. Central Mid South Amorioa, and Britten and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom wad Eontlnont of Xarope, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and Nowspapora. at 11.30 ».m. Lato letters bearing; an extra fee of nlxper.o3. In addition to the iiostago, will bo received by tho Mail Agont on board tho steamer up to the time of tailing. This mall will bo duo in London, on Mon day, April 9th, 1838. si 11. 8133, Chief Postmaster. ChiH I'osl-otnno. Aaokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.,

Fbbbuary 21, 1883.

T hpfttreßoy*l—Slmonsen's HoyalKogllsh and ''oralo Opera Oompkny, '' The Hermit's Bell, 8 p.m.

Ahbott'g Opera Homo—"The Daughter ol tho Regiment," and "The Utide of Abides.' 8 P.tu

Drill Shed-Hobson Company, 7.30 p.m. Public Hall, Avondalo—Meeting of Kesldentßi 7.50 p n>.

Maeoolo Hall, Onohtinßa—Court Prldo oi Onohnnga, A.n.f., 7.30 p.m.

Alexandra street Schoolroom-Monthly Moot ing 01 Sauotunry City Ot Auoklana. A.0.3.. 7.30 p.m.

British Hotel—Meeting of owners of 13 fee! Boit»,8 p.m.

Births.

ALDKRTON.-On February 20,1883, at Kybor Pass Road, tho wito of V. U. Aldorton of a daughter. SMITH.-On tho 20th inst., at hor rosldonco, Franklin Road, tho wifo of Win. Smith of a ■on. TRKNWITH.-At hor rosldonco. Unlon-stroet, on tho 17th of February, tho wife of Jomoa Harry Tronwith of a eon.—Thnmos papora ploaao copy.

Death.

MOOKE. - February 21, Lillian May Moore, third daughter of Adam and Cuthorino Mooro. nged 1 yoars and 6 months. Tho funeral will leavo tho paronts residence, Susaox-strejt, Nowton, at 2.30 to morrow.

REDMAN.—At hor parent's rcsidonco, Parnoll, Evolyn, infant daughter of J. W. and Margaret Redman, aged 3 months. RODERICK.-On February 21st, 1883, at Cross street, Nowton, Lauronco Katon, tho Infant son of Margaret and Jouoph Rodorlok, aged 8 months.

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1883.

Foe the cause that locks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the xcotl that wo can do.

The Ministry of M. de Faillieres in France UU3 uujlllpot-u aa nm. .— r , . ■worK of forming a new Cabinet has been undertaken by M. Jules Ferry, The new Premier is a popular statesman with an ex cellent reputation as a lawyer and n jour nalist, and there nre hopes that the Minis try formed under his direction will provo permanent. In 1871 he made a motion in the corps legislatif to abolish the jurisdic tion of the High Court of Juitico, which had acquitted Prince Pierre Bonaporte. Bo also, as a member of the Left Party, joined in de manding the dissolution of the Uorpa t<egis latif, on the ground that it no longer repre sented the majority in the country. He rendered good service in Paris during tho Coramunial insurrection of 1870, and tiuce then, besides holding ports diplomatic and political, be has been President of tho Re publican Left Party in the Assembly. He has thus his character and history, many of the elements which go to popularise a statesman with tho French people ; and it is to be hoped that he will be ablo to steer the ship of the republic safely through the dangers now threatening.

The orchestra of the Choral Society and all soloists in the ensuing concert are re quested to attend a spociol practice to bo held to-morrow (Thursday) evening at half past seven.

The monthly inspection parade of the Hobson Company takes place in the Drill sbed this evening at half-past soven. It is expected there will be between fifty and sixty men on parade.

Yesterday afternoon, at a meeting of tbc New Vanguard Licensed Holding, it was resolved to make a call of £5 per share, payable on Saturday first. It was also agreed that the mine bo manned and worked forthwith, and Mr. K. a. White was ap pointed secretary.

The General Assembly of the Presby terian Church will open an enquiry to morrow morning into the circumstances under which the Key. Unas. Frascr has been deposed from the Ministry by tho Presbytery of Christchurch, Tho proceed ings take place at St. Andrew's Church,

Mr. Abraham Keesing, who is about to leave Auckland, was yesterday presented by his fellow employe's in Messrs. L. 1), Nathan a Co's warehouse with a valuable gold albert, in token of friendship and good wishes.

Mrs Hannah Heath of Nqrthcote ap peared before the Justices presiding at tho Police Court this morning and made appli cation for an order prohibiting publicans from supplying herhusband,Thomas Heatb, with liquor. He had been drinking for tho last twelve months. He was a labourer and got £2 a week, half of which he spent in drink. After evidence had been heard in support of the application, it was agretd tojgrant the prohibitory order,

The larrikin element has now extended to the Wharf, and vowels 1 y ing alongside, and any persons who may attract the attention of the youthful nuisances who haunt that vicinity. Sergeant Martin baa had repeated complaints of these lads who actually infest the place day nnd night, throwing stories at passers by and on board vessels, putting out lights on board the craft at the Wharf and using insulting language to all who may attempt remonstrance. One youthful member of the gang was brought up at the Police Court this morning, bat the case was not proceeded with until the police succeed in "running in" several com panions who are said to bo equally guilty.

To the Editor : Sir,—To draw it mild, I think " Kiggor" used rather strong language when he says I deliberately fouled the Arawa. I wish to state that I never deliberately fouled a vessel in my life. The foul—if foul it can bo called hap pened after the mark boat was rounded, If the Arawa had hauled her wind quicker, instead of pushing me over to Rangitpto, the Rita's jibboom would not have como near enough to the Arawa to allow her crew to push the Rita astern and give the Arawa a push a head, the result of the so-called foul. Bow could I cause the foul if tho Arawa held weather position, as "Rigger" states. I should not h&ve allowed it to happen, ha<3 not the Rita's tiller got nearly unshipped while bringing her up to the wind. With easing the helm to fihip tho tiller again, she came rather too quick to the wind, fer jib is too email to match the after canvass, which makes lior luff very quick, and reduces her speed. I should havo replied to "Bigger" before, but I did not sco his letter until yesterday. This ends my correspondorjea on the sub ject.—l em, See., albert Sanforh, tJaklno, February 15.

Tho s.s. Arawata yesterday evening car ried 13070zs 16dwts 12grs of gold, valued at £3691, consigned to Sydney by the Union Bank of Australasia.

The manager of the Jnst-in-Time mine (Coromandel) telegraphed to-day :—" Got 201bs more from JXo.l yesterday. Ko. 2 still pinched.—(Signed) P. Barry."

The following gentlemen were yesterday nominated for the Parnell Licensing Com mittee : Messrs F. Ireland, George tuynes, J. Winks, X, Walker, J. W. Robinson, and H. P. Barber. The poll is fixed for Wednesday, the 28th inst.

Mr T. A. Singleton's magnificent stock of Japanese works of art, which were selected for tho Cbristchurch Exhibition will bo brought under the hammer by Messrs B. Tonks and Co. The sale com mences at Mr Singleton's premises at 11 o'clock.

Messrs W. Luke and G. Smith have engaged tho steamer Victoria for an ex cursion to Tamaki on Monday, February 26th, when, by permission o£ Mr Buck land, sports and other amusements will take pluco. Particulars are given in ad advertisement,

An accident of a most serious nature

happened in tho vicinity of Mount Eden School tho other day, A number of boys were playing on tho roadway, and at tho samo time a mob of caitlo were being driven past, when onu infuriated bullock rußhed in among the crowd of children, and gored v boy named Itiley, inflicting serious iaqucies upon him.

The annual session of tho Presbyterian General Assombly, was opened in St. An drew's Church lust evening, with devotional exorcises, after which tho sacrament oi the Lord's Supper was partaken of by those present. Kov. It. Sornmervillo, who was elected Moderator for the ensuing session, delivered his opening address, which will bo found with the report of the proceedings on the fourth page of this isisuc. The Waikato Fanner's Club are agitating tho question of getting auctioneers to sell fat cattle by weight instead of per head. At a meeting held last Friday, the subject of tho commissions charged by auctioneers was also under discussion. It was stated that whereas in Auckland tho auctioneers eUiUKo only 3 per cent, ou cattle pales, tho two linns in tno Waikato charge 3J per cont,

As tho Waikato sales have now assumed largo proportions it is claimed that they could bo conducted on the sumo commission

as city Bales,

To tho Editor : Sir,—ln reply to " Query," tho journey to Port Albert so as to reach there on .Friday tbo 23>d, the

sur« at route is to loavo Auckland on Thurs-

day, 22nd, by the Koso Casev, reaching Warkworth about 4 p.m. Several con veyances are to bi> put on the road for that day, or the traveller may be conveyed by Stuart's express the same evening as far as the White i/ome, within six miles of Poit Albert, whore good accommodation is to bo had. A good road thenco to the Show Grounds, either for walk or ride.—l ao>,

Sio., J. Stick ley.

'lhe Arch Hill Senior Band of Hope held its first ordinary meeting in the Newton West School last evening. The time was pleasantly Bpent by several members de livering impromptu speeches on temperance topics. Only members of tho society and those who are desirous of becoming mom bora are admitted to the ordinary meetings, which are held every alternate Tuesday evenings, but public meotings will be held at stated intervals. '1 hrco short essays on interesting subjects will enguge tho atten tion of tho members at their next meet ing.

To tho Editor : Sir,—l see by tho Stab of tho 16th that the " Waikato Times" says: "Public opinion is by no moans unanimous on the subject of To Kooti's pardon." I only trust tbat tho relatives of tho women and children he massacred at Poverty Bay will bo at least unanimous in shooting him down wherever they may coma across him. Had he confined himself to killing men, thero is no doubt tbat a pardon should be extended to him, as ho was goaded to the attack on tho Poverty Bay settlement by the action taken againit him. Tho slaughter of women and children, however, places him beyond the reach of pardon, whatever Mr Bryco may say to the contrary.—l am, &c, Kktkibu tion.

Plans have been prepared by the Public Wotka Department for the erection of new railway workshops at Newmarket. The buildings, for which tenders are now iu vited, ar« 520 feet in length aud 170 feet in width. In the centre ia the pattern shop, two stories high. 'i he buildings will be framed of timber, walls and roof cohered with corrugated iron, and painted fining shop, IKS x 85; smiths' shop, 118 x 85; boiler room, 50 x 27; engine room, 50x29; storeroom, 50 x4S ; woodwork machine shop, 10S x 29 ; carriage shop, 10S x 100; also, offices, coal-bunkers, &c. There aro (even engine pits, from 85 to 164 feet in length. The whole of the buildings are to be erected in a very substantial manner, and the foundation and site have boon thoroughly drained. Mr Wm. Hampton, who has been a resi dent in Auckland for eighteen years, hm left thee .shores for the purpose of assisting ia his father's engineering business at Loußhborough, England. Mr Hampton, was well known in connection with local trades and political associations, 1J is father, Mr J. Hampton, is the patentee of the " Smoke consuming Bridge and Fuel Bconomiser," which has given such general satisfaction in vaiious towns of the British Empire. Wo notice that between 700 and SOO firms in London, Liverpool, Manches ter, Birmingham, York, Dublin, Belfast, and at Glasgow and Lcith, and other Scottish towns, are using the Bridge with satisfaction, as it gives a better draught, and enables steam to bo got up in a quarter of an hour less time than with the original patent. Wo understand that Mr Japger, of Newmarkot, has given an order for one, and that Muasri Kycroft and Anderson hare been appointed agent!) for this useful smoke-consuming invention. To the Editor : Sir,—Noticing a letter ia yesterday evening's issue of your valuable paper in reference to the closet bylaw, with your permission, I would like to state I entirely differ from your correspondent. Therein he says tbat had ho known he was to be annoyed with the night-earta he would have voted for the Road Board, I thinK the law made by the Council is one of the best, and they deserve great credit for it Although it may not suit a few people, it will bo to the advantage t>f a very great majority. 1 take it (hat the law was principally made to do away with the hor rible cess-pits. I feel sure no odg could have any objection to that. Ho also says that if his closet becomes a nuisance it is right ho should be punished. But how many are thoro that think otherwise, and allow their dirty cesspits to fill up and run on to their neigh bours' property, and spread all sorts of fevers, and have no thought whatever of having them cleaned out—in fact, allow them for years to remain in the same state, silently breeding disease. This new law, I

hopo, will effectually remove them, and the officer entrusted with tho duty will carry it out strictly. Under the old custom we had to growl and bear it. I could enlarge on this, but must not trcsspass on yonr valuable space.—l am, &c, X. DUTTON.

Last evening n soire'a was held to cele brate the opening of the new premises lately erected by tho Northern Boot and Shoo Company in Hobson Street. The largo upper floor of the building was utilised for the purpose and was very tastefully de corated with ferns and other native plants, interspersed with a very liberal display of bunting. The employes together with tbeir friends and relatives to the number of about

120 spent a very pleasant evening to some

excellent music, contributed by Mrs. Hertz and Messrs. Davis and Elliott. Dancing was kept up till about four o'clock and be fore leaving, Mr, C. S. Giatton said he thought they oughl not to separate without thanking tlio directors for tbo kindness and liberality which had enabled them to spend so pleasant an evening. He considered that an occasional evening like this where employers and employe's meet on ono common ground tended to promote that spirit of harmony and unanimity ot feeling which should exist between them, lie thought the employes should congratulate themselves in being connected with so energetic and enterprising a firm and hoped tbat they would all endeavour to do their best in their work so aa to reflect credit on the company and tnra out their goods second to none. They must remember that in so doing they benefited themselves and tho community at large as much as they did the company, for it was by advancing tho in terests of this and other kindred industries that the real wealth of the colony would be made, and not by the means of borrowed capital. In conclusion, to mark their senso of appreciation of the kindness and liberality of the director, be proposed to give them throe hearty cheers which was accoidingly done, after which cheers for the manager and foreman brought to a conclusion a very pleasant evening. Mr. Spinley acted very efficiently as M.C. and the catering was in in die hands of Mr. Dallen,

The session of the Wesloyan Mutual Im provement Association will bo opened to morrow (Thursday) night in the Pitt-street school-room, when a full attendance of members is requested.

The Mayor's picnic to-day to the Niho topu Falls has been favoured with breezy and bracing weather,- m that the trip should not prove so exhausting to tne City Fathers us did the similar o ,c to Waitakerei last week. The conveyances left the corner of Symonds-street and Karanganapo Koad tiiia morning, and will return in the course of the evening.

A large sale is announced for to-morrow forenoon, at the store of Messrs B. and A. Isaacs, embracing 35 cases of Melbourne and English made clothing, tweeds, blan kets, &c.

Yesterday morning what might have been another seiious conflagration broku out ia tho dwellmg-hoase of Edward McGarry, at Epsom, through bedroom curtains being ignited by the Hare of a candle, Fortunatey tho fire was discovered and extinguished when about £25 worth of damage had been done

Last night tho members of the Baptist Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society opened tho session with a conversazione in tho school-room, Wellealey-street. Tho Kov. Thomas Spurgeon, who occupied the chair, Rave an able and appropriate address on tho value and uses of societies of this kind. In tbo course of the evening recita tions were given by Messrs Bailor, Blom ficU, 8011, Mrs Bell, and Mrs Knight; while musical selections were contributed by Misses Bramo, Peace, Dewar, Sharp, and Holloway, and Messrs McDermott, Kilpatrick, and Blomfield. A geographical " bee " abo contributed to the enjoyment of the meeting.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Tho table of interest is the dinner-table, A Scaled proposal,-The ongagemeni kiss.

Spots oa tho son—Freckles on your boy's face.

Persons who never complain of "Short Crop.?— Barbers. Whon is tho weather most like a crockery shop ? —When it's muggy. A "fresh" on tho Thames river hns brought down 400 to 500 logs to Hhortland Mill.

Wanganui folks are turning tkoir atten tion to tbo township of Kawhia.

Yesterday in Wellington was tho hottest day of the season -thermometer 81 in the shade.

James Smart, a Kuniara miner, was yes terday afternoon carried down tho sludge channel and killed.

air Carson, Mayor of Wanganai, was yesterday elected chairman ot Wanganui Qarbour Board for the ensuing year.

John Davidson and Mary Grawanica liavo been committed, on tho coroner's warrant, for tho wilful murder of tho man Quinlan, at Lyell, upon their own confoa sion,

Already twice the quantity of grain has come in through the funnel to Lyttelton, as compared with this time last year. The friends of Georgo L,onghun>t, the alleged victim of a conspiracy in Welling ton, intend to petition tha Governor to lessen his term of imprisonment. How should a husband Bpeak to a scold ing wife?—My dear, I love you still. Why is an artist to bo sharply looked after ?—Because he is a designing man.

Do not inler that an individual is going to spin a yarn because he knits liis brow. Tho Diinedin licensing elections yester day resulted in a victory for tho publicans all along the line. Captain Barry, after his exploits as a jockey, has gono back to his lecturing, and had a good audience last nisht at Groy month.

Tho Japanese war-ship Kiujio ia expected to leave Wellington on Friday for Peru. Nothing further about a visit to Auck land.

A clergyman said he addressed tho con gregation of ladles and gentlemen as brethren, btcauao tho brethren embraced the ladies.

" It is very curious," euid an old gontle man to his friend, "that a watch should bo kept perfectly dry when it has a running sptiog inside." C. &, Dudley, ex Town Clerk of Kaiapol, has been ordered by tho K.M. Court to Sroduco tbo missing rate books within four ays, failing which ho will bo committed to prison. Precept is instruction written in sand, and washed away by tbo tide ; example is instruction engraved on the rock. A railway engine driver at Timatu has been presented by his fellow-workers with £30 and an address. Mr 'Walter Bishop, President of the dis business in connection with the establish ment of Diuids lodges throughout the colony. There is much excitement at Blenheim over the striking of tbo main cosl scam in the ficton mine, ata depth of 85 feet. £60 have been offered for original (hares of £30.

Wellington people havo been feasting the officers of the Japancso man-01-war liinjlo, and Captain Eto in return invited tho citi z ns to an "At Homo" on board the steamer on Monday afternoon, Mr James Booth, for 30 years K.M. at Wanganui,' has been transferred to Gis borno, and yesterday was presented with a silver fish semce from his personnl fiiends in Wanganui, and an address from the Church of England congregation,

Captain Hagcnnw, of tbo German Army who *53 despatched to Egypt to watch the Into campaign, has mado his report. He culorisss tho tuclics of the British army in tho most complimentary manner. Settlors sending sheep away by rail from Obaupo complain of the scarcity of sheep trucks, and at being charged 60 per cent hiphor rates when cattlo trucks aro put on idstead.

There is war between tho Government printers of New South Wales and Victoria. Mr Kichards accuses Mr Ferres of appro priating, without acknowledgment, an invention of his own, and has gono to Mel bourne to meet his enemy face to f ace, Mr Fish, M.H.R, who was yesterday elected Chairman of Donedin Harbour Board, made a speech in which ho alluded to a proposed change iv tho constitution of that body, by which nomiuoo members would be dono away with. It was also intended to place a!l tho harbour works, including tho dock, under ona manage ment.

The Fremisr visited Lawrence, Otago, the other day, and received two deputations on tho question of flooding from tho sludge channel. Ho promised that Government wonld give £2000 if £1000 were raised locally, and if any other surplus remained it could bo spent on other local works. Napier juries are moro oasrly led than those of Auckland. A groom charged with destroying his livery, was found "not guilty" by the jury in the District Couitj JNapier, on Monday. The ptiaoner's coun sel admitted the offoaco, but urged drunk etiiief a as an excuse.

THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO THE SOUTH ISLAND.

(BY TELEOKAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

CHKISTCHURCH, thia day. The Governor armed at Lyttclton thia morning. On landing ho was met by the Mayor and Borough Council, and the mem bers of the Harbour Board, 'l'ho Lyttelton Navals famished a guard of honour, and a dotaobment of the Christchureh Artilleiy fired a salute. An address was presented by tho Borough Council, and His Excel lency briefly replied. After bearing the school children sing the National An them, he left by special train for Christchurch. His reception nt Christ church was most enthusiastic. A municipal arch was erected in front of the railway station, several lines of flags wero hung acrass the streets, and bunting was displayed from the principal buildings. Most of the shops were closed, and crowds of peoplo filled the streets. At tao railway station tho City Guards formed a guard of honour. A lino was formed across tho street in front of tho station by the Fire Brigade and the officials of tho Friendly Societies, and the Garrison and Hibernian Bands were in attendance. On the arrival of the special train at 10.15, His Excellency was received by the Mayor and City Councillors, tho Chairman and members of the Selwyn County Council, and a large number of the principal citizens. Addresses of welcome wero read from tho City Council, Selwyn County Coun«il, and tho Friendly Socioties, to which the Governor made suitable re plies. He was then driven in an open carnage to Cathedral Square, whore the Natioual Anthem was sung by 400 of the public school children. His Excellency then proceeded to tho Christchureh Club where he will stay during his visit.

TIMAKU, Tuesday,

At a meeting of the Borough Council to night, a committee were appointed to give a suitable reception to His Excellency the Governor on his arrival on Saturday. The local bodies throughout tho district bave been invited to co-operate.

A ROMANTIC STORY.

The Peer, the Circus Rider, and the Wellington Citizen.

[BY TELEGRAPH. -OWjJ CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, thia day. The details of an interesting case, which is expected to shortly eDgage the attention of an English Cpurt-of-Law, and In which the chief actors include tho descendant of an English peer, a quondam circus equestrienne and a commonar, who, for the past two or three year?, has been a resident in Wellington, are published by the " Even ing Post." They oozed out in a some what peculiar manner. Some months ago " a party by tho name of Johnson " (tno name, of course, is a fictitious one) deeired an acquaintance of his in this city to do him a favour. The favour was by no moans difficult of performance, beiDg neither a request to back a bill nor an ap plication for the loan of a small sum for a tew days. It was simply a request on the part of Johnson that his friend would en deavour to obtain certain information re garding the whereabouts and recent history of a woman named Kate Walsh BrowD, then believed to be living in England. For the purpose of identifying the woman Drown, Johnson informed his friend that she was married to George Manley Brovin about the year 1861, and that her husband subsequently was convicted of the em bezzlement of several thousand pounds that had been entrusted to him for investment, and underwent a sentence of seven yoara' imprisonment. What Johnson wished to ascertain was whether this woman, on her husband falling ioto trouble, became a member of the unfortunate class, and afterwards tho mistress of a circus rider, Failing to perceive tho object for which this information was desired, and recognising, moreover, when Johnson pre ferred the request ho was slightly under the influence of diink, his friend paid no heed to tho subject beyond contracting a formal promise that ho would endeavour to ascei. tain the desired information, and, in order to satisfy Johnson on this head, entering a few notes in his pocket-book. Months passed by, and the subject had boen en tirely forgotten, when ttio friend referred to (a gentleman occupying a public appointment in this ciiy) became aware a fuw days ago of the sudden disappearance of Johnson lrom the place. Enquiry re vealed tho causo. It transpired th»t the woman Brown was in reality Johnson's wife, and that after completing hia sentence for embezzlement in London he went out to Australia and afterwards camo to Well ington. Being export in figures, and of considerable natural ability, he succeeded in finding employment as an accountant and bookeeper, and at one time was em ployed in tho Civil (Service, though his dis> aipatcd habits occasionally led him Into trouble. Meanwhile his wife, who is des cribed as a woman possessing unugual per- Bonal attractions, made the acquaint ance of a circus rjdor In Liverpool, and accompanied him on hia travels eventually adopting the BPBDgles and saw dust profession as a means of livelihood. After a short time, she excited the admira tion of a member of the aristocracy, the motto of whose ancestors is, "Et deem, et prctium rccti," and ho ultimately made for Tub bride, i his stop naturally aroused the indignation of his relatives, who considered the family escutcheon had been stained by a mesalliance, and inquiries into the woman's antecedents resulted in tho dis covery that things wore not as they should be ; that her husband was still alive, though in a distant colony ; and that in fact she was a bigamist. The Scotland Yard authorities were at once communicated with, and tho missing husband was traced to Melbourne, and afterwards to Wellington, where ho was living under an assumed name, which It in not necessary to state. Quito recently a special detective arrived hero from England, and Johnson is now on his way baclc to tho old country, where ho will doubtless bo called upon 10 givo evidence against his wife—evidtnee that will doubtless bo suflioicnt to rid the nobleman's friends of tho ex-equcstrionne, us well as to consign the bigamist to dur ance vile.

MORE SCANDAL.

Letters, Photographs, a Parasol,

and Court Case.

At tho Pollco Court to-day, boforo Messrs McMillan nnd Prime, J.P'a., Sarah Fisher was charged with Btoaling and carrying away, out of the box of Ethel Lublin, letters and photo graphs of tho value ol 255, tho property of tho wiid Ethel Lublin, at Auckland, on tho 16th January, 18S3; ■»'"■» -yHu uaing provoking and calling_V .V—..." -—, J assault on Klhul Lublin by striking her on tho shoulder with a parasol, on tho samo date. Mr. Hudson Williamson appeared for tho defendant, and Mr. Karl (or tho informant. Mr Earl stated that with tho consent o£ Mr Williamson he would oak to withdraw tho chargo of larceny. Ho would admit tho larceny, but thoro was no folonlous intent.—Mr William son agreed, and tho first charge was accordingly dlsraisaod.—Tho two othor charges woro then proceeded with. Witnesses wero all ordered out of Court.—Mr Karl stated that the com plainant recently arrived from tho South, wont to Mrs Banks's house in Hobson-strcot, and ronminod thoro for a few darn. On tho day mentioned in his information, Miss Lublin had occasion to go to tho North Shoro. Upon returning, shu found her things all tumbled about, and hoard Mrs Fisher had boon thoro. Sho wont to boo ivlr Cunningham at the Court, and on returning with a gentleman, sho mot Mrs Fisher, who oollod out, "It is a pity you have that with you." Misa Lublin thou thought sho would oharge hor with taking hor things, whon tho dofendant rushed at hor nnd struck hor with a parasol. Detective Sullivan camo up and got tho samo treatment until the parasoi was qaito nsjd <u.—H.nol Lublin do po tod : I arrived from the tiont h last Monday week. and. weni to kotrl at Mra ISinkn'a, in Victoria-street. Una not Bpoken to Mrs Fiahor until last Friday, wtien I went to North Shore: upon returning I found my ttaioga turned upside down, and Borao photographs mlialnir. Whan standing at tho goto on tfrtfay evening with a gentleman, Mra Flthor cams up and bb«l intuiting language (staled by Mr Karl). Witness then dtsirtbod the assault as stated by Mr Karl, She gave noprovooatloa whatever. To Mr Williamson: Boforo going South I was barmaid al the Ooolrtental Uotel. Mrs (fisher never complained ot my conduct with nor hns bind-she insulted ms. The photographs lnoln d«d ons ot Mr tfiahor's, and the letters Included two from Mr Fißher. Mr Fisher wrot ito ask mo to oomo bsok to the bar of the Occidental. (Mr Karl eub-nltted that thla matter was irrelevant). Tho letter was addressed to " Dear E'.hol,"»nd signed " Your's faithfully.'' Had not noon visiting him at tho Uooldeutal. Mr Fisher had not visited me at Mrs Banks' hoaie. I taxed Mrs Flibor about stealing the letters in the kitchen, when tho row took plaoe. Mrs either said sha would do for me, and that the would have me hunted out ot Auckland. Mre Fither has previously atstulted me la the Oooldontal.-To Mr Karl 11 asked har why she hid been to my boxes, because I had reason to beliove she had been there. I ask to have the defendant bound ovor to keep tho poaoe, as I ballovo she wl'l do me grievous b dlly harm.—James Sullivan deposed— lam a deveotiva in the A.C Force. Miss Lublin oilled ma on Friday nl«lit. and irom information re oilvcd I went into Mrs Banks)". Mra tfl>u>r, Mlsa Lublin, Mr and Mm Banks were there. Mrs Flsbor called Miss Lublin a and a . Saw Mrs Fisher strike Mlsr I.ublln with her parasol, a great deal ot threatening and Insulting language was nsed on the cart of Mra Fisher. The detondaut broke her parasolo over my head. Took no notion of that.—To Mr Williamson: Tho enoounter took pUoo In the kitchen. When 1 went into the room Miss Lublin said, " Now, Mrs Fisher, what have you got ta say to me ?" I »ra not aura whether the question was about her boxes.—This was tte oaS9 for the proseoutlon. — Mr Williamson said there was noihln* to show that Mm Fisher »ji likaly to do the e'rl any injury. Sho had but to leave Mrs Fisher's property (hor husband) alono, and sho would have no fear of any bodily harm. Their Worships should also bo oatisflod. the insulting languago, etc., was likely to bo repeated. Miss LuDlin had no right to be in tho kitchen. Mra Fishor had never been in hor rooms at all. Tho dofondant was sitting in Mrs Banks's house, whon Miss Lublin oamo bounoing in with a detootivo. No doubt tho dofendant did uso both hor tonguo and parasol, He asked tho Court whether furthor ovidenoo was roquirod. Their Worships deoided to hoar tho witnesses. Mrs. Fishor, wifo of Albert Fisher lato of tho Occidental, doposod: Mrs. Banks sent for mo on Friday, to mako a dress. Since separated from my husband I have been mak ing my living by dress-making. I was Bitting in tho kitchen whon Miss Lublin came in ana Bald, "Mrs. Fishor, what have you to say to me?" I replied. I would havo nothing say to any woman of her charaotor. Sho charged mo with breaking open her box, whioh I did nor, Ido not remember using insulting languago. I onoo found my husband in an immoral position with Miss Lublin. It Is not my intontion to harm or hurt anyone.-To Mr Karl: Have lived apart from my husband for eight months. Had an allowanco of &1 por week until last week, when it was reduoed. I know Mlas Lublin was staying at Mrs Banks'u. Was not n Miss Lublin's room. One lotter and my hußbuno/s photo was brought to mo. They were not brought at my request. Mra Banks said to me: " Your husband's photo Is In Ethel's album." and I Bald I should like to too it. It was then brought to me. I sabsoqaentlv get the letter. On the evening of the assault I met Mi»a Lub:in with Mr Maokie; I Bald to him: "I'm surprised to eeo yon with Mr Fish»r's woman." I am sure I did not strike Miss Lublin wl.h my parasol: nover threatened to do her any irjury. (Mr Williamson here produoed several letters.) This ia the only letter whioh I took. The letter waa to "DearKtbel"oendlßß "love and compliments from one of the boys," and signed " Albert" It was In Mr Flshor'B handwriting.—William Banks deposed i I live with my wlf a In Viotnrla street. My wifo has let rooma to Mine LubUn. Waa at home on the evening of Friday last Ura Fisher called to boo us In the eveniu*. Mra riaher, my wife, and myself were talklng.when Mlbs Lublin rushed in and thero were sirne high words. Detective Sullivan afterwards ctmo. The end of tho row was that Mies Lubbln went away and snmmoned Mrs Fisher. Let Mrs riaher In at 11 o'olook that night—To Mr Karl— I am not prepared to say the. worda were not roed, nor that Mra Fisher did not break her par&wl. Mra Fisher exhibited no slgca of drink. Sue wes in a vlo'ont temper. Mrß B*nks would have been here were ahe cot 111 In bd.-TbU orjno!uded the defonce.-The Court deoided to dleinlaj the oase, each Bide to pay costs, '

THE PHOENIX PARK MURDERS.

AEKEST OF ANOTHSE

GONSPIBATOE

[beutue's cables.]

LONDON. February 20. Mn Shkrid in, who ia stated to have nego* tUted the " Kilmainham Treaty " betweo Mr Gladstone and Mr Parnell, and by which the imprisoned Irish members obtained their liberty, has been implicated in the operation of tho assassins' committee by the evidence given by the informers in the trial of|thu Phcoaie fark prisoners.

(Special to press association.)

The Land League and Mr Barnell's Complicity.

Tho Press generally demands that the chiefs of the Irish Land League shall clear up the giave suspicions which now rest upon them owing to the recent disclosures. Carey, in his re-examination, stated that tho murder of Mr Burke was decided on after the appoaranco of a certain article in the Dublin "Freeman's Journal." Nine teen prisoners have now been committed for participation in the Poconix Park and Field assassinations.

LONDON, February 20. A number of newspapers denounce Mr Parneli's silence on the matter of the alle gations against the Land League.

JAPANESE " FIREWORKS."

(BY TBLKaKAPH,— OWN CORRESPONDENT,

WELLINGTON, this day. The exhibition of " Daylight Jfireworks," given on board tho Japanese man-o'-war yesterday, was a very remarkable one. What took place was this :-First from a small mortar on the forecastle, was tired almost vertically in the air a •'shell," which, on roachlng its greatest elevation, burat into a compact cloud ol bright yellow amoke. From this cloud there slowly descended a large figure ap parently of thin coloured paper, which sailed slowly and obliquely downward un til it reached the water fully a quarter-of-a mile from the starting point. These figures were marvellous works of ingenuity. One waa a life-sized woman in a gorgeous dress of pink and groen, wk) floated through the air, bowing and waving her hands in the most affable manner to the delighted specta tors. Anotherwasamonsteryellow cock with vivid scarlet comb and flowing tail, the bird being In appearance about the size of a small cow. Its movements were so natural that people almost expected to hear it crow when it settled down. In another case a " horse and his tider " careered majestically past In mid air, and then a large shaik in brilliant blue and silver swam in the most natural manner, the motions of its tail a»d fins being marvellously realistic. A gigautic yellow hen, a superb pink and white tulip, rising from a green flower-pot, a large red and Rreeo lamp, three balloous, parachutes, three globe?, respectively of red, white, and blue, aod other devices wore disclosed on tho successive bursting of the shells; but perhaps the prettiest display of all was given by ono which, on bursting, left a solidloolring sphere of peculiarly deep yellow smoke, which threw out In all direc i tions lone golden chain?, each terminated by a brilliant golden ball. This was ex ceedingly fine and striking in the sunshine. The evening display, altnough extremely pretty, was less remarkable in its novelty.

THEATRICAL NOTES FROM MELBOURNE.

Mklboobhe, Jan. 16th, 1883. WE have had a better and greater variety of entertainments this Christmas than for many ycais past, pantomime holding the boards at one theatre only, the other threw being occupied with opera and opera bouffe. This arrangement has given general satis faction, no one being thus icstricted to one form nf entertainment, as has been the case in past Christmas seasons, me pantomime at the Iheatre Royal i», it must be con fessed, somewhat of a disappointment, taking into consideration th > fact that it is the only one in Melbourne ; it does not compare favourably with those of preoecd- Ing years. Ths nursery tale of " Jack and the Bean Stalk" furnish the groundwork of the pantomime, which is illustrated by some good scenery— He airing's panorama of the bombardment of Alexandria beiog especially dcs rying of commendation, but the transformation scene presents no new or striking features, Miss Oliver, posses sing neither the attributes ot youth or beauty, is not suited to the rdle' of Jack; and Mr Greville, on whom devolves the making of most of the jokes, is too often coarse to suit any tastes but those of the gallery boys. Notwithstanding these draw backs, the theatre is crowded nightly. I ccocq's comic opera, "Manola," has been placed on the stage nt the Opera House by the lessees, Messrs Dunning, Wallace, and. Co,, with a splendour of costume and scenic appointments which has never been equalled in Melbourne, except at the production of "Boccacio" by the same company. The firstscene may be taken na typical of the rest. It represents the reception ball of a Moor ish castle on the Spanish frontier, the walls of which arp covered with rich gold tracery and Arabic insciiptions, on a glow ing pink background. The hangings are also of this hue, and through tUa Moresco arches, from which depend great swing ing lamps, can be seen a vista of blue mountains and hazy valleys, while in the cantro of the hall a sparkling fopntain falls in rhymlc cidencc with the music. Shapely girls, superbly costumed as pages and guard*, move to and fro, and help to make up a most beautiful picture, and through out tho opera the eye ever rests on the most graceful combinations of colour and of form. The music of " Manola " is far above the average of opora-bouffe music, and contains many concerted pieces and solos of real beauty, while it possesses con siderable local colouring. The opera is laid sn Portugal. The company is strongest in comedians and weakest in vocalists, but this deficiency is nlmost remedied by Van Ghele's splendid orchestra, which Is simply a treat to listen to, and tar and away the boat in Melbourne. Miss Ivanova sustains tne leading character, and uses her very agreeable voice with good tffect. Miss Kate Chard, who made a name for herself hero in the role of "Bocoicio," plays a somewhat secondary part, buc this young lady i 3 so remarkably well favoured in face i and form, dresses with such excellent taste, I and is withal co pleasing an actress, that she always absorbs a large share of atten tion. Messrs Appelby and Wallace have thoroughly congenial, paits to play, and the former is one of the greatest favourites on tho Melbourne stage. The attend ance, excepting the" first few Lights, though fair, has not boen equal to I the merits of the performance, which is all the stranger from the fact that "fiaMas cotto" at the Priooess Theatre draw 6 a crowded audionce every night. The only cxclanaticm I can find for it is, that music is more taking to the un musical ear, and more easily remembered than the music of the composer of " Girofle Girofla," " Manola," &c. Messrs Garner, Williamson, and Musgiove, have made one great mistake in the production of this opera, and that is selecting Miss Maggie Moore (Mrs Williamson) to perform the role of the Mascotte. Miss Moore can per form Dutch and German low comedy well enough, but is totally out of place in Opera houfle. the is Lizzie Stofel in everything. Moat ot the othrr characters are well played by Messrs Verdi, Woodßeld, Bar *ood, Kelly, and Miss Nelly Stewart; this young lady has advanced rapidly in her .profession by dint of industry and intelli gence, and it U pleasant to note the great improvement that has takenplaccin heraiog ing in the last two years. The orchestra 13 under Signor Giorza. The opera is excellently mounted and the last scene in which a num ber of well formed and brilliantly costumed girls representing Prince E'ithelini's army, go through some complicated evolutions to inspiriting music, is especially good. Tho Montague-Turner company at the Bijou, havo been giving a season of English opera, and Italian opera is English. Miss Monta gue is descrvadly as great a favouiite as ever, Mr Turner docs some useful work. Signora Venosta having seceded from the company, none of the other principals are deserving of mention, and the chorus and orchestra are weak in the extreme. Caglis's Italian Opera Company strengthened by nine more artists already on their way from Milan, is to follow the Pantomine at the Koyal, an event to which all lovers of music are looking ardently forward.

CABLEGRAMS.

REUTERS TELEGRAM.

TIIK MURDER '¥ PROFESSOR

PALMER.

UAIRO, l'-ebrnaiy 18,

Five Bedouins have been found guilty of the murder of Professor Palmer and Messrs Gill and Chatrington in October last, and sentenced to death, Five others will be executed as soon E9 they are caught.

TJUE SALVATION ARMY IN INDIA

BOMBAY, February 19.

"Major" Tucker and eighteen of tho Salvation Army, who were parading the streets, have been arrested here.

THE FRENCH MINISTERIAL CRISIS,

PARIS, February 19,

M. Jules Kerry has been summoned by M. Grdvy, and requested to undertake the formation of a Cabinet. M. Ferry has ac cepted the charge, and is now engaged forming a Ministry.

THE AFFIRMATION BILL,

LONDON, February 20,

The Government Bill, providing for affir mations in lieu of oath, at the option of members, upon taking their seats in the House, was introduced in the House of Commons yesterday.

THE FROZEJN MEAT TRADE,

LONDON, February 19.

Arrived: TLe steamship Kuropa, from Melbourne, December 16. Her cargo of frozen meat, consisting of 7700 carcases of mutton, is in good condition.

AUSTRALIAN.

TWO STRIKES ENDKD. MELBOURNE, February 20.

The tailoresses of this city, who for some time past have been on strike, are expected to return to work at an early date, the strike being virtually ended. The strike in the coal trade has also prac tically collapsed, and the majority of the men have ia turned to work.

MELBOURNE GEAIN MARKET.

MELBOURNE, February 20,

The manager of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand re ports of the local markets as follows: — Shipping wheat, 5s 3d to 5s 6d; market flat and drooping. For malting barley the demand has slackened, and prices have declined, To-day, the quotation is 5s 3d to 5a 6d. Oats are depressed : New Zea land feed, 2s lOd; ditto, milling, 3a 6d. New Zealand oats under bond arc quieter, but steady at 2a 3d to 2s lOd.

INTERNATIONAL CRICKET MATCH.

[RKUTER'S CABLES,]

SYDNEY, February 20. THE international cricket match, Australia v. England, was continued to-day, when the Australian?, with nine wickets down and 249 runs te their credit, resumed their first innings, which closed for 262, only one run less than the total of their opponents, Boyle was caupht for 29, and Evans, not out, made 22. The Englishmen then com menced their second innings, and were all disposed of before the stumps were drawn | for a total of 197. The weather all day was dull, and occasional showers fell. The following are the scores :— C. T. Studii, c ... 31 Barnes, c and b 20 Barlow, c ... 20 G. B. Studd, c... 9 Leslie, b ... 19 Bates, not out, 48 Read, b 7 Morley, c ... 2 Tylecote, b ... 0 Extras 7 Steele, b . . 21 Bligb, c ... 13 Total 197 The following is an amended bowling analysis in the Englishmen's first innings:— Palmer, 2 for 52 ; Spofforth, 2 for 56 ; Mid winter, 2 for 50 j Boyle, 3 for 52.

A WELLINGTON DIVORCE CASE.

(BY TELKCJBAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION,

WELLINGTON, Tuesday. AT the April sitting of the Supreme Court, in divorce and matrimonial cases, the suit of Johnston v. Johnston and Moore, will be heard. The petitioner, Daniel Johnston, surgeon, ol: Fielding, sues for divorce on the ground or the respondent's adultery with one William Moore. Dr Johnston was married to tne respondent, nee Anne Jane Constance MacSorley, on the 19th May, 1870. at the Church of England, Tokomai riro, utago. subsequently he lived ,with her, at iWaitahuna, Utago, and afterwards at Blenheim and at Fielding, there being no iatue of the marriage. The petitioner alleges that in the month of Aovcmber, 1879, and on divers other occasion?, the re spondent committed adultery with Moore, who frequently visited her house at Field ing, and ho accordingly prays for a divorce and such other relief as the Court may seem meet.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

Tae Dramatic Company epened at the Opera House last evening in the musical drama " Child of the Regiment." There was a good attendance in the lower part of the hou-.e, and the performance altogether passed off very satisfactorily, frequent applause being elicited from : the audience. Miss Jennie Nye personated Josephine, and in the course of the play introduced several songs and dauces, while tbe other cbaractcrs were taken as follows : -Duke de Grandtete, Mr Gerald Dillon ; Sergeant Sealade. Mr J. J. Welsh; Pumpernickel, Mr Tom Williams; Guilliott (a passant), Mr F, W. ifisher; Notary, Mr Gtorge Lee; Bernard, Miss Charpentier; Pierre, Mr Alfred Campbell; Kataplao, Mr F, Ashton; Stephen, Mr Warrellj Duchess De Grandtete, Miss Lucy Ashton ; Marchioness De Bcrkenfeldt, Miss Leonard, The performance concluded with the extravaganza, "The Bride of Abydos." Another performance is an nonnctd for this evening.

HARBOUR BOARD.

Tns following is the conclusion of our re> port on yesterday's business : —

Asphalting the Wharf.—The com mittee recommended that the specifications be approved of and tenders called for the work. —Adopted.

Bath Sira at Ponsonby.—The commit tee recommended that the petitioners be informed that the Board will be prepared to grant a site for a public bath on Shelly Beach when such site is required.—Adopted. Wharf Mieds.—The Committee recom mended that tenders be called for this work, and that shed B on the eastern tee, Queen-stroet Wharf, be taken down and re-erected between berths N and M, inner and eastern tee. - Adopted.

Harbour-master's Report.—The com rnitteo reconiniencted on this subject, that repairs be made, signal station fenced in, and two competent boatmen be employed in place of the boys on the wharf. —A dopted. Silt Pukts.—The committee recom mended, in regard to the Engiueer's annual report re silt punts, that the matter be de ferred, pendiog experiments with Thames harbour, and thatCthe secretary be in structod to request the loan ot one of their punts. This clause was amended so as to read " that the Engineer report on the suitability of the punts." Cadets.— This matter was considered, and masters M. M. Laird, and H. W. Yeoman wore .appointed.

Pilot. —Captain James Murray was ap pointed pilot. Captain Lowry, Fernandez, and Murray, wera the candidates wlio pas sed.

MASTER OF SqnoONEß.—Captain A. Campbell vras appointed master of tho pilot schooner.

CHANNEL,—Ke application from Mr G. Vazey for permission to cut a channel 40 feet wide in Hobsonville Creek was referred to the Worlis and Endowment Committee, tho Harbour Master to report. * WhaefaOK, -A remission of £3 wharfage on the Annie Milbank for Regatta Day wes granted to the Moithcote Feiry Company.

Ways.—An application from Mr C. Bailey to be allowed to put down permanent ways was referred to the W orka and En dowment Committee.

Foreshoke —Mr Parsons, Secretary for the Gas Company, applied for a lease of foreshore on the Lake f oad for gas pur poses, bnt the Harbour Master haviDg ie ported that the concession would interfere with the aavigation of the Creek, it was referred to tbe Works and Endowment Committee.

'ibis concluded the business,

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(PKR S.S.JVairar ApA|)

TH E Messrs SSST?^" Opera Company, have been serv T tW? writs at the- suit of Mr Joseph Will music publisher, London, for the r of £500 damages for performing theT^ "JLes Cloches do Comeville" *.-T J* aathoiity. w*««»

The Tailoressea' Union, which now bers about 1,900 members), bas fiZ, nin> solved to strike, with a view of cW n X> the clothing manufacturers to ad P! U?6 scale of prices recently agreed toX .r union. At a meeting of the com •■* this evening a resolution was ananim ? e carried to the effect that the urioT? U * longer indulge the hope of seHlin J lO difficulty between the clothing turers and the employees;. and atHfr.« having failed, the union declares its tionof not accepting lees than the It prices. This resolution is to take efW and after to-morrow. There are only iV 0" firms who agreed tolthe log of nric™ !f e<l Messrs Beath, Schies-, and Co $££** Banks, and Howden. The girls S 8*4 work for them as usual. The tailorS D° Levinaon's factory were all disralsßed . day. v ">'

James Calverly, a resident of EagkW Sandhurst, shot himself dead yesM He was in good circumstances, holiW' large quantity of mining stock. Bis 1: and daughter are in England, and Mr been there for five years. His aoa iiitr only ielative here. Calverly was a onf t temperate man. No reasons have been ■ signed forlthe act. At the ioqueaUv diet was retnrned to the effect that ft?' was no evidence to prove the state of S rnlnd ' A young woman 19 years ot age will an infant 10 months old in her armi y charged at Wangaratta this mornWJu attempting to commit suicide. The c^T girl was a friend of the'notorious ff, family, and it is stated that one of the M family is the father of her child. Sh« in to have been married to another rnanafe* days ae;o, bat he disappeared. 86e»il about to cut her throat when her pimJj, was frustrated, and two knives were taW from her. She declared to the Bend flat she was still resolved to make away via herself. She was remanded for one (reek Dr. O'Connor, Eoman Catholic BishoDil Ballarat, has died from hemorrhage of the lungs, at the age of 55. His death wasnot unexpected, as since his return froi Europe a few months ago he was euffeiiw greatly from hemorrage of the lungs,' K u'Connor was horn in Dublin ia 1827, -.'■ By a destructive fire which took pl>« tv Beeohworth, the New Zealand office Im3* £1,400. • ■ Young Bryant, the Newcastle cricteler is described by tne Melbourne ''Agel' m the best wicket-keeper that has bW brought to light since Blackham waj'dtf covered. He ib neat, easy, and remathtlf quick, and, unlike moat youngsters, stsni up to his work with perfect confidence■"•/■

The Irish Land League Agifa tion in South AustraMa.',

Adelaide, February 13, Laudatory addresses were presented tlllj; morning to Mf Wm, Kcdmond, andlibmV to Mr J. Walshe. They were signed k' the chairman and the secretary of tbe^al: Irish LaDd Leagae. • j

At the Town Hall to-night, MM : Riley, a gentleman who U travelling in flu1 colonies for pleasure, lectured in opposition to the Irish National Land League, arid a refutation of Mr J, E, Redmond's aip. ments on Friday last. He chaftctenied air Redmond's sentiments as seditious,Md deplored the fact of Irish agitator* coming to Australia to stir up strife,-.Mt Redmond had highly coloured some'of; his statement?, and suppressed a lot of information damaging to the Laid League. He instanced some, and coo. mented on the absence of any explanata as to what was to be done with th«b.; scriptiona which they hoped to'rifeii Australia, Was it to relieve genuine <!£ tress in Ireland, or to put arms in ihe foMi of a mad populace, and assist them in riot ing? Mr Redmond had distinctly atated that the object of the Irish agitation had been attained. Would Australians assist, by subscribing, in the dismembermentoftlie British Empire, and bring two sister cow tries to war ? It was a fact that this Land League was totally and distinctly respon sible for the outrages committed on hub tenants. Mr Redmond had foully sJandew; the Irish constabulary, whose torbeai ance was maivellou?. Mr Kiley, claim ins;'' himself- to bo an Irishman and i Catholic, alluded to the sweeping denni ciation ot the league by Archbisho) M'Cabe at Dublin, and the Pope's approval of Dr. M'Cabe'a action, lie (Mr j%j affirmed that the Irish landlords were kind and considerate, and were beloved by the j tenants, some, of whom paid their real stealthily, fearing to do it openly,- Tte agitation for the possession of the land -ww really one between the rights of to having property, and the desires of tej having none. The lecturer was heatttlj cheeed, and a resolution was carried st, want of confidence in the proposed national league, a d in favour of witbhcldiii countenance and support to the organist tion until its objects were more cleiiif denned, and some guarantee given that tht money collected should be applied in furtherance of some legitimate object, lit proceedings were orderly.

MEETING OF JAMES WIL SON'S CREDITORS.

A preliminary meeting o! the creditors of James Wilson, fish carer and canner, A Helensville, was held this morning in Ib Supreme Courthouse, Mr A.D.Bennett pie siding. Mr Dewes appeared for the debtor. -'■■ In proceeding to the election of trade*. the Chairman took exception to some of ths.-. proxies tendered by MrMacffarlane^fbrtfclj reason that the particulars of account Wl not attached. . The Chairman rejoined (hat the contrary was the legal usage, and as Chairman, Is would rule so in the matter. Mr Macffarlane maintained that intotl case Mr Bennett should not have taken fkj chair, as he waa a candidate for the irate* ship. At any rate, if he held that to proxies were bad because the parti™*" were not annexed, he, on his part, obj«#| to all the chairman's proxies on a wnilir ground, the only thing annexed totu proxies being the amounts "to Maim rendered." ..-■■•.'; The Chairman took a note of the «M| tion. He then stated that the debtor* put down his liabilities at £976, of mutt.*, £640 in respect of laud and buildings *> Helensulle was secured to Messis L •* , Nathan and Co. The nsseta wero: no* ing plant, £100; land and building« flelensville, £200 ; stock, coa',tiM,«-i £100. Ilf- ,V In answer to a question, Mt AiBB Nathan said that L. D. *athan and Wf were secured for £600, and tbatthej.SJfftS for £250 additional. Anpjgst the thuti secured to them was the'wuking plant, . 1 Mr Henry Smith positively denied Wm Mr Nathan as positively re-affiimeotw truth, of what he had stated. . On the debtor being appealed to, news': denied that his woiking plant^was fWiuw to Messrs Nathan. . j After a further passage-at-arms WWW Mr Smith and Mr Nathan, toe latter ge«» man ended the matter by remarking w» the point could easily ba determlnctt »J reference to the agreement. «'■ Mr Smith was content with we. «J ; had seen the agreement, and was M™"| ' as to the correcmess of what he Dad B"^p The investigation of Messrs. jffil Co's account was proceeded with, wi^h appeared that they had supplied »c IB?"p for starting the enterprise; tbattMy^ given credit for all the fish reenjw,"».« tnat they had debited the various Bums for condemned fishi"»'" charging .interest. ,C»n one occasioa t»« hhds ot fish were found ta be ban, w authorities would not allow it into the intake, they had to cart it ny «• Tauranga Creek, and deposit it tnere. In answer to Mr fcmith, tbe d«Kor. decided that he had a furnished M^ e.f| Karangahape Eoad. The house refer«^ : : belonged to Miss Spalding, and th« "» ■- niture to her brother. Be was new lodger there. , rn.^tnas,~i Under examination by the Chair»| thesßankrupt further said :-t. »• and -Co. own the land and buildings. * »JJ some £20J odd to start with., « " agreed that I should pay them mten.= l the value of the land and buildings. » hausted my capital, and then «W V house anttifumiture and put themoncj tbe business. All eoods were wD>lP^ L. D. Nathan and Co., and thej' advan me money tbereon. The BMffijy claim I owe tiicm I presume ate »">« gjn they have advanced from time to^\^g I do not know the amount, as 1 ""'Vjfcf carrying on the business partlyMa« » y ,{| Nathan and Co, closed on their secnritf ;



T. & M. C OOK E, 44 and 46, Victoria-street, Beg to draw tho attention of Ladies and Gentlo men furnishing to their XpURNITURE, comprising Drawing and Dining-room Suites, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Wardrobes with plass panels. Sideboard", Cheironiera, Hall Tablesnnd Hatstanda, Offlco Tables, Chimney and Toilet Glasses, Dining Tables, Cane Chairs In great variety, Toiletware, Drawers, Wash stands, &c., &c. pARPETS, including Brussels, Tapestry, Kidderminster, and Felt Carpets, Hearthrugs, Coir and China Mattings, Stair Carpets, Linoleum, Floorcloth, Door Mats Wool .Mats, Bed-room Rugs, &c. "DEDDING of all kinds and of tho best quality. Hair, Wool, Flock, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, Spring Mattresses, including tho Paten Wire Wove Mattress: Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows; Kapok Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, and Pal liasses. T. & H. COOKE, ii AND iG, ViCTORIA-STREET. [Factory, Elliott-str ct.] Win. McArthuk & Go., AUCKLAND, TO DKAIiKKS IN FANCY aOODSi iSARTHKNWARffi, CHINA AND GLA AND GKNSBAL STORKKKJSPF'Sa Plain and Fanoy Stationery Pertnmery and Toilet Soap* Brush ware and Combs Table and Pocket Cutlery K.F. and K.M. Goods Iron Bedsteads Mlrrorc and Fancy Furniture Clocks, Watohos, and Jewellery Tobacco, Cigars, and f Ipea Mmloal fnstrumitntg Barthenwure, China, and Glaus Vosea, Flower-stands, &o. Parian Ware, Ploturea Pursea, Hand Beats, and Baskets OrioketlcK Appointments Laf/ti Tennis nnd Badminton Archery and Croquet Indoor Games, Toys, &c, rW\O SIOKEKEEPERS, GKOCEKS, ' AND OTHER?. FOR SAIiH, THE WEHtfKSOWi'J riOUNTnr CTOR'S AND T>U3INKS3 Country Oiore and Jdusiwess LATELY OABBIED ON BY ME H. A. McKEAN, IW THB KiaiNQ DIBTBIOT OF WHAKGAKEI. The STOCK, worth about £2ooo< whloh Is In exoßllent order, and ba3 been well kept, to bo taken at a valuation, The BOOKS and BOOK DBBT3, about £50), all good current acuounta, can also be taken over as arranged. This is a KIR3T-CLA3S OPPORTUNITY lor any pirty -with moaerß.te c-.pltal waning to go into bnalneai, a8 the whole i* for absolute Bale. Fall pMtloolars can be ob'.ainod from the Trustees- MK33RS L. D. NATHAN and CO., OWEN and GRAH&M, and SHBRA BROS. OS OS OS 1000 CIACK3 f^OOV AID O AJI Sacks Uroou Uld Uats (BKTIEB BOR P4KD THAN HEW). in LOTS 10 UT PURCHASERS, AT LOW BATHS. Vf. AND &> W mwm •C^^Kt£o Wo?trfot J} flniflnea >oi» Uar con vgj]ient for and lean-to, -^th wr| m th o^ffiiituro, wood JJ»«^ ReK^ter Brato, Leamington Gas situate in Bond- RanfJ o> Price oSy £300--D. V. Evans, Eetate



Special Advertisements. r|l 0~~ L E T, THE HOUSE LATELY OCCUPIED BY ME IN PARK ROAD (off Gkafton Road). R. LAISHLEY. Fobmary 20,1883, Memo. SPECIAL—IBB3. • v Wo beg to remind our Frl»nd« and twg Pabllo that, though wo have relinquished tho Drapery—ie., the Clotbing Thadk, wo etlll koep a Fibst-olabb abbobtjhnt of all KINDS OF MANCHKBTKK GOODS, ■which we oontinua to sell at Vert Ohbap Bates. We have Jnst Opened a lot of Good a bonghtin the Home Markets at Job Pbiojbb (by our own buyer, lately rewrned from Knßland and the Continent), and whloh wb sham bell muoh under the Ordinary Prioas. Amoniret tnwn wo b Splendid Lot of LACK CURTAINS. TABLIt OU)TH3. CRETONNKS, OincriW BAND, K.T., and °™^&TcKAN WKU, ODR NW FACTORY, with all the Maoblnery Appliances now In mil Bwinff. enables nr Kxoonto Orders with promptitude, and Choaper Bates than bofore. Wo have an jMMBNfIS STOCK Of IRON BKUBTKADS md GBNKRAU WOUSKHOLD FUKNL TURK, for those about to Furnish, to seleot 'rOm GABUOK fc CRANWKLU JOB LOT-WHITHILA.OB OURTJLiNS JOB LOT—COLODBKD TA.BLB OtiUTB JOB LOT-WHITE TAHum DAMASKB JOB Ult-CUKTONNK* MAUNIIfICBNT LOT of GOUU ORKTONNHB Juet Opened CHaAP LOT of OARPBTS JoattoHwd. OAKLICK Be OKANWKLIi, linrnJshlnß Warehouso, Qaeen-Btreet. Go to G dUMCK & OH ANWKLL for Iron Bedatoad- G\ULICIi & 13RA.NWRLL lor )kddlng^ QAKI.ICK ft ORANWKLLforOarDeta aARUCK S CR aNWKT.Ii for Furnttnra GAKIi'DK ifc ORAN W*L'.. f^r Floor Clotaa GaUUCK & CRAN WELL for Ohalta GAKI.MK & CRAN wiu.L tcr rhtmney GlaBS GARUOK&CRANWKI.i.'.- .... Hltadl GAKLIOK&GKANwK;, i.to. Uuwolltto't Sprlnp: Wire Mattniseeo QAItLICK & CUAWWKLL for Fenders and FlrelronK. GO TO GABIiIOK & CHANWjtTjI, for all yon want- For your House, their Goods are Cheap, and For Oonntry are woll jmokod ; For Town sre dolivertd free; For Cash, 5 oar cent, dlsoonnt allowed. FURNISH YOUR HOUSK CITY HALk FUKN1 TSHING ARCADB, UUKKN-ST. and LOItNH-31'., AUCKLAND. GfAKLICK & CkANWELL, BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC, NOW ON SALE AT ALL THE BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, PRICE-ONE SHILLING, With Map of Waitemata Habdoue Hew rpc t s William R. Bridgman Has jost received a nice Lot of New Oabpkw whloh he will Bell veiy oheag— TAPHSTRY OARPSTS. from 2/3 yard KtDDKRMINSrKB CAHPET3. from 8/8 BRUfISKLLS CAKPETH, from B,'U NICK A3BORTMHNT OP NHW TABLE COVKRS. HBARTH R^GS. from 6/6 1000 yards NE*V FaNCX MATTING, 1/yard, A New Lot of Ladles' J Ik and Chenille 0 APKB Silk Brocade CAPE:?, Cashmere IJOLM AN6 LAOK CAPKB. &0.. In great vanotj: oholoo Goods to be sold at Warehouse prloes Lot ot Ladles' nice Silk JACKKXtf, from 21/ A SplondldLot ot NKW CLOTHING In Jonth and Boys'. Tory good value. li/Sf patr7 worth G/fi 25 Men's Now S»o SUITS. 25/, worth 40/ Large Btoofc ot Laoo and Muslin CURTAINS, 2/9 to 33/ pair ALL GOOD 3 SOLD AT THK LOWKBT PRICKS. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE UPPER QUEKN-STRKKT rfI'HORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH iL HAVE FOR SALE : "Or wn" Flour, in sacks, 100^8 and 60*8 Champion" do. do. do. 'Cantab" do. do~. do. Sharps Bran Fowl Whoat AUCKLAN-D GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), Established 186% PURVBYOKS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AMD POWER. The Company cell and erect gas-flttlnga, In eluding gas apparatus of every description^ also Vas-power engines. StooJt inolades Otto Gas Engines. Office and Showrooms. Fort-street. -piX S.S. 'GARONNE. 1 CASK NOVELTJE3 IN EMBKOIDBKY, In White and Cream Guipure. Also, White, Cream, and Dark Colours, worked In colours. ONE CASa NEW TKRRY CLOTH, OR TURKISH 'XOWKLLING tOI. Dresses, In White, Cream, Pink, Sky, and Drab. ONE CASE NUN' 3V- IL ING, In Street and Evening Shanes. MILNJS AHD CFOYCE, QUEEN-STREET. A.» JjINABUBY & Co/8 NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS I NEW GOODS 1 NEW GOODS I _ lt | WE ARE NOW S3OWINO OUR ffIRBT SHIPMENT OF Spking and Summer DhESS GOODS, MILLINERY, JACKETS, MANTLES ULSTEBS, &O. WE HAVK THE LIRGBST AND BEST SELBCrKD BI'OUK UF MILLINERY IN MILLINERY ' MILLINERY AITf , RrATm MILLINERY MILLINERY ATCKLAND- MILLINERY — You are— —reepeotfnlly— -Invited to visit— —Our Bstabllshment— —befora inakins— —your Pur— -ohases. --- ----» ON THE FREMISES. COBTUMBB MADB ON TWBNTY. TOUR HOURS' NOTIOB, A I IHABURY ft riO, SO* ft: SOB QUKKN-ST BBT



JAPANESE AltT MANUFAOTUKKB. The most Important Sale by Auction of GKNUINK JAPANKBK ART MANUFAC TURES th»t ha? ever been hold In New Zaa. land will taio claco on >ho promises, next tho Bank of New Zealand, TO MOKKO W. when the whole of the MagnlticeDt Collection mane for the lata Chrlstohotoh Kxhlbitlon wIU be knocked down by Messrs B. Tonbs and Cc. Amongst this rare collection are somo items that Mr Slnaloion has managed to oolleot dur ing various tours through the Interior of Japan during tho last 16 yeaM t and whloh It la lmpoa elble to replace. j ladles attending the motion will find space oncolallr reserved for thorn, with chair*. TO-MORROW (Thursday). 22nd, at 11 o'oloofr. Tho Silo will, it Is anticipated, be over by 1



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