SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

mtm WATERiaSttSt. "*2B ' BUNSET.-Thls Evening, fi-55 BUNRISE.-To-morrow Morninff. 5.J3 MOONS AGE-First Quarter, Uth, 9.81 p.m.

ARRIVALS. i

LAST EVENINO. Lapwing, hrlgantine, Watt, from Oamaru Argyle, 5.3„ Crawford, from . iiaugarel "ODAV. Reward, schooner, Youldeu, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Ringarooma, s.s.. Edie, for Russell Southorn Cross, s.s., Allman, for the South Wellington, s.s., Farquhar, for Tauranga Glenelg, s.s., Stephenson, for Tauranga Douglas, s.s., Norris, for Mercury Bay TO-DAY. Bannookburr, brigantiae, Kcndtl', from Raro tonga

IMPORTS.

Per Rlngarooroa. from Melbourno and Southern ports—2.s cbr.sts ten, 70 baas geneva, 18 ea'.ea tobacco, 70 bugs gn*no. 626 gunnlos sugar. 108 saoks wheat, 470 bags bark, 100 oases jam, 32 hhds ale, !0» bags rics, 33 pkgs buoso". 35 oases .»uioca. 65 boxoj o.ndles. 157 sacks grats seed 41 htdea, and a quantity sundries. Per Lapwing, from Oamarn: 600 sacks bran, 167 sacks barley, 1314 sacks oats, 1198 sacks wheat, 88 packages ploughs and reapers. Perßannockburn, from Rarotonga: 101 bales cotton, 101 casks Itu.e_u.ca, and a quantity ot copra. Hlswari s CoAM\viPE.-Cor6lle. from Wan- Kanni, with 32 totara plies. 55 bundles shingles. 8 saoks gam; Ueward. from B™a°"> *"£,£» tons coal; Morning Light, from Walheke, with 19 tons flrowood. Ootw-irbs Coastwise -Rnwnrd. tor Whan garei; Morning Light, for Cabbage Bay. The Bchooner Fketwiug is to bo sitppilod with a new mainsail. From this port tho Bohoonor Sea Breeze pro ooods to Norfolk lelnnd in chnrgo of Captain Short. Sfceonteredoutat tho Customs yoater day afternoon. The brigantino Irene has entered out at tho Customs for New York. The brigantino Myrtle has been docked to have her copper cleaned. Ihe only vesael. at Rarotonaa whoa tho Bannoci-bnra left, wns shs 'i'abitian schooner F o a, whioh was bound on a crnlso round the group. The s.s. Arcyle, from Wlur-garel last over- Idr. brought 60taoks guui, 110 oists fruit. 14 bales wool, 10 boxes enßs. and the following passengers :—Messrs Wh:t'om McGulro. Day, Wllsoo. Hemns, t'rawtoid, Shaw. McLeod. Ireland, I>uoo*»n. LonKiialo, Hamotr. Alison, MoKcozle, Misses McKenzle, Mo^hey, Dovlln, Mesflarco. P...cc. Meldruni, McQuarrio and child, and 11 m the stcei'age. The hrlgantine Lapwing arrived from Oamarn at 7 p.m. yesterday. Sho left Oaniaru on the Ist inst. at 6 a.m., and passed Banks* Peninsula noxt day. Then had light N.E. and variable ■Winds to abroast of the Kaikoras. when the vessel fell in with a strong N.W. gale, which lasted for 12 hours; veering to S.E. modorate, which carried the vessel round Red Mercury on Friday ovening last. Thonce to arrival light variable airs and calms. Tho following is tho passenger list by the Ringarooma, for Russell, lust evening --Messrs. Sawklns, Saro, J. Grey, Eady, Wrigloy, W llSon, G. Whitelow. A. H. White. Pilkington S. Wright, J. T. Boylan, A. Padula, W. Valentino, Crossley, G. Mnckay (2). Whiting, Jones, Scott, Rackstraw, Davies. Sibbin, Johnston. Meyers, Martin, R. Hobbs, M.H.R.. G. Quick, Eckubcrg, Cramond, Zimmerman, Hall, Homo, Wood, Culpan, G. Kendall, Nelson, Logan (2). Perkins, Fairweather, Horsloy, Stewart. J. Evans,, F, Williams, Percy, Wliitson, Mesdames Crossley, Merrick. Redfern and four children, Merrick, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Tmnbull, Mrs. Trcnchard. Mr. and Mrs. Kidd, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan, Miss Davis. Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. Nathan, Mrs, Logan, Miss Farquhar, Mrs. and Miss Canham, Judgo Munro and assistant, Major Green, G. Holdship, A. Cairns, and T. Craig. The brigantlco Bnnnookbnrn, aftsr an ab sence of Beven month*, returned to port this m-.ri.ing. Sho west from tore to Dunedin, thence to Tnirua, where sho loade-I for Rara tonga. C-iptafa Kendall recoils :-Lcft Rara tonga on Jan. 31st. and experienced K. snd U.K. ■winds, curing the first part cf tho voyage.. On Thursday Bth had strong S.E. wind, squally, and during the romaindar of tho trip iliin wfather, with light winds f om U.S. to N.W. Passed Cnvier Island at 3.30 p.m. yesterday. North head »t i a.m. to-day. and dropped anchor off iho Railway Wharf at 7 a.m. I'ho Jtiannockbnrn's cargo comprises cotton, cobra, and Hint* juice. The.rrmer she discharged into the Looh 4'rea ih s afternoon, for shipment to londoa. Passengers-Mrs Kendall and child.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURE'S. Hawea, 8.5., McGillivray, for the South Macgregor, s.s., McArthur, for Waitara Hannah Mokau, s.s., Robertson, for Waitara

- The Bteamors Macaxegor and Hannah Mokau left for Waitara yesterday afternoon.

Tho s.s. Hawea left for Southern ports at 11.10 a.m. to-day with a numhor of passongers. The s.s. Rowena was to leave for Hokianga this afternoon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

. PORT Chalm.hs, yesterday. Sailed : Penstntn, for the North, Passenger for Auckland-Mr J. Sibbald. KrssELL, this day. Arrlvea-Glenelg,lo3o».m-.andßlni.atooma, 8 20 a.m.. from Auckland. TACRiKO., this day. Arrived-WelllngtOß, from Auckland, 8.35 B* m' Wait Ira, this day. Arrlved-Hannah Mokau, from Onehunga, 10.15 a.m. Wesiport. this day. Arrived—Omapere,from Auokland, 1 am.

Mail Notice.

SflAite witt Otoaa a- Under,-

THIS DAY. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4 p.m. For Whangarol Heads, Walpu, AVhangarol Kamo, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 i>,m. Wednesday, 14th instant. For Waitara, etc, per Hannah Mokau, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5..0 p.m. Thursday, 15* instant. For Waitara, etc, por Maogrogor, at 8 a.m. For Waiwera. To Kapa, Ccalgleburn, and Wark worth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Por s.s, Ringarooma, as follows: For India, China, Japan.Modlteranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Glsborno, Napier, Southorn ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brlndlßl, and via Nap es, for lewers, etc., specially so prepaid and addressed, at For money orderc, registered lottors. and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Lato lottors till 11.20 B.m. For Tauranga, Chlnemutu, and Opottki, por Welllng;on, at 4 p.m. Tuesday. 27th instan**. For s.s. City of Sydnny, as follows :— For Sandwioh islands, umtad Btatefl of America. Ca>iod», British Colnmbia, Central and South America, anil nrltlsh ami Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Burope, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and Newspapers, at 11,30 a.m. Lato letters boariug an extra foe of slxpenoe. In addition to the postage, will be reoolved by the Mall Agont on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mall will bo dne In London, on Mon day, April 9th, 1883. Si B. BIS 3, Ohlof Postmaster. Chief Post-offloo. Audkland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

February 13, ISB3.

Abbott's Opora Houso — Tho Vaudovillo Comedy and Burlosquo Gift Company, 8 p.m. Froomrvson's HaU—Monthly Meeting of Union Lodge of Mark Masons and Conseoratton and Installation ef P.G.M., 7.30 p.m. Thistle Hotcl-Mcctingot Auokland Coursing Club, 9.30 p.m. Waitemata Hotol—Anmtnl General Meeting of Auckland Regatta Club, 8 p.m.

Death.

DOBSON.-On February 11th, 1883, at Ohluitahi, Canterbury, Ruby Viola, infant daughter of Robert and Clara Dobson. WILSON.-On February 13th, at Brighton tlio youngest son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson, aged 5 months.

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1883.

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

Mr Buycs, as the representative of tho Crown, has shaken hands with the author of the Poverty Bay massacre, and assured him of pardon. When tho news of that honiblo butchery, with all its ghastly de tails, reached Auckland in November 1868, the indignation of tbe colonists knew no bounds, and with one voice thoy cried that the crime could ouly be atoned for by tho bleod of the sinner. But fuller in" quiry proved that the disaster was mainly duo to the indiscretion of tho local commander in making war with inadequate forces upon the refugees, whoso only desire was to escape to their tribes. To Kooti and his followers retaliated with ruthless barbarism, bat their acts were not outside the pale of Maori usages in time of war. Then came tho years during which Te Kooti and his band were hunted through the fastnesses of tbe interior until, his fol lowers being scattered, he finally took ref ugo with tho Kirn* natives in the Upper Wai ka'o, where bo has since enjoyed n secure asylum. Mr J. C. Firth first, aud other Europeans since, have spoken with To Kooti, and tho impression kasgronn that tho wrong does not lie altogether at his door. There are grounds for believing that Te Kooti's imprisonment in tho 'first in stance was an act of great injustice, and that his subsequent career of evil has been directed by circumstances beyond his con trol. Still, tho death cries of the helpless women and children who fell on that oread ful night hare made men hesitate about pardoning this, the last of the Maori race who carried fire and sword and pillage into the homes of peaceful settlers. Native Ministers of late years have, however.felt an increasing difficulty in discriminating be tween the war acts of the men who entered into insurrection against tho Queen. The Poverty Bay massacre differed only in timo and degree from the masiacre at Whito Cliffs and the murdeis by Titokowam, and tho clemency of the Crown having been granted to the leaders in those outrages, nothing could bo urged against the pardon of Te Kooti, He has been living at peace for many years, and promises to submit for the future to tbo law, and so, on the eve of the issue of an amnesty, it appears alike just and expedient that the sponge should pass completely oyer the record of tho wretched past, clearing the way for a brighter and happier future for both races. To bring about the meeting between Te Kooti and Mr Bryce was, no doubt the ob ject of Mr Wilkinson's excursion to Te Kuiti, after the ceremouy at Knwhia, Tho alacrity with which the invitation was ac cepted is a good augury of the sincerity tend eagerness of bis desire to make his peace' with the Government, although his attitude, if correctly described in our report, was any thing but humble. He admitted that he had made threats upon hearing of Winia ta's capture by treachery ; and a report cir culated upon native testimony, which has an air of probability, asserts that Te Kooti's party came armed to the meeting to prevent falling into another trap. We see no rea«on, however, to doubt the genuineness of Te Kooti's reconciliation. He is an in teUigent native, and no one has had hotter experience of the folly of fighting against the dominant race. If led to take np arms again, it would only be in the desperation begotten of hopeless outlawry. The issue ot tho amnesty, which Mr Bryce promises shall be speedy, will make Te Kooti and other offenders once more free men, and will remove one of the strongest barriers to tho opening of the country. Mr Bryce has made another good move, and his faturo passages in the diffi cult gamo ho is playing, will be awaited with much interest.

Ovr late Governor had a good few ha;d things said about him because ol his frequent absences from the colony; he was, indeed, so often referred to as our absent Governor, that it is quite a relief to be able to call him our "late Governor." But while New Zealanders were bewailing their hard lot, and condemning the evils of gubernatorial absenteeism in no measured terms, the colonists of Mauritius have been patiently beating a much moie grievous butdenofneglectandwrong. Froman article in a recent issue of " The Merchants' and • Planters' Gazetto," published at Port Louis, we learn that a very serious indictment is preferred apainst Sir George Bowen, who is alluded to as the late gover nor, with " considerable satisfaction." The period of his governorship is declared to have been barren of useful legislation, and the Bowen Library and Museum founded by him with the vain desiro of perpetuating Ins name, is described as a useless super fluity, and a permanent charge for years on the colonial treasury. But the crushing accusation has regard to his lengthy absence from the post of duty, Departing on a few months' "leave," Sir George Bowen's period of absence extended to over two years, during which time all the benefit the colony got in return far their handsome salary was an occasional note from Sir George, promisinc to return "next month." Of course, "next month" never came j neither did Sir George Bowen ; and the Mauritius people complain that not only did their absent Governor draw his salary without working for it, but he also shirked the traditional customs of the post, and robbed them of their annual ball in celebration of the Queen's birthday. We have it on the authority of a popular song-writer that " Absence makes the heart grow fonder," nnd it is just possible that Sir George Bowen, like our own Sir Arthur Gordon, not finding any signs of par- I ticular fondness manifested towards him by the people under his care, took his depar ture with the intention of testing tbe truth ef the poetical dictum. It is a Bmall thing to say that both "gentle knights" have been ogregiously in error, and that the sentiment of the song is a complete fraud, Theie was no access of "fondness" on the part of the people of New Zealand or Mauritius; on tho contrary, the longer the Governors absented themselves the lets they were liked, There is still a chance of

the sentiment quoted being proved to con tain a grain of truth, and of tho colonists * cherishing a little fond regard for the errant rulers, in consideration of their crowning act of kindness ia ab senting themselves altogether. Seriously speaking, if important colonies can get along without tho presence of a Go vernor for several months, or even for two years at a time, without any catastrophe oc curring, thero is no solid reasion why these costly nnd cumbrous appendages should not lie altogether dispensed with. Cer tainly a few more of the Gordon-Bowen stamp would force this question upon the colonies, and through them upon the Im perial Government.

The manager of the Just In Time claiai tolegraphcd this morning : —*' Got twenty pounds of very fair stono in No. 2, past slide. (Signed) P. Barky.

Settling on the Onehunga races takfs place nt the Prince Albert Hotel, Onehunga, at 8 p.m. on Friday next.

Mr Archibald Forbes haying two days to spare, before leaving for tho South, will lecture at Hamilton ou Friday and Satur day.

Yesterday Mr C. A. dc Lautoui arrived in Micklandby the Kingarooma. He visits this city in connection with the New Zea land Nativo Land Company, of which he is secretary.

The Sisters of Mercy return their most sincere thauks to the Union Shipping Company for tho plcasaDt trip granted to the little ones of St. Mary's Orphanago, Ponsonby, and for the handsomo present of £17 given to the institution.

Members of Band of Hope Union choir ate requested to be at tbe Ponsonby Wes leyan School-room at 7.30 to-morrow even ing, for tho performance of " Bay Your Own Cherries." Tho usual foftnlghtly practice will not be held this week.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Will you kindly allow a space in your valuable paper to thank the two youug gentlemen in the Alexandra-street Lodge Band of Hope for tho gift of a handsome picture to Mr A. Anderson for his _eivico« in tho above Lodge ?—Yours, &c, H, Anderson,

To-morrow forenoon, at the residence ot Mr R. Laishley, Park Road, Messrs B. Tonks & Co.; will sell off the household furniture, and at the same time they will also dispose of the right of nearly ilftccn months' occupation of tho house property, at the upset ptico of £100 a-year,

Wo would again draw attention to the annual meeting of the Auckland Regatta Club, which t»kes place this evening at the Waitemata Hotel Club room. It is very desirable there should be a large attendance, A subscription fee of £1 entitles a person to membership of a vote on all matters affect ing the working of the Clvibi

A "young women's home," somewhat similar in design to tho Young Women's Instituto In this city, has been opened in Chriatchtirch. It ia dosigned to provide youug women engaged in earning thoir own livelihood, ana who are compelled to live apart from their parents, with tho comforts and quietude of home life, Applicants for admission must obtain a recommendation from ono of the Ladies' Committee Iho charge made for board and lodging is from 12s 6d to £1 por week. Xhe Committee aio Mesdamos Justice Johnston (rucsident), In glis, Newton, and Lewis.

The fortnightly meeting in connection with the Sir Henry Havclock Band of Hopo was held in the Methodist School room, Alexandra-street, last night. A most enjoyable cvsning was spent in singing, reading and reciting, whilo a capital speech was delivered by Mr Goldio, on tho evil effects of intemperance. Miss Sarah Froudo aud Master Harry Freer, acquitted themselves very creditably in their several recitations.and Mr Hallam and his daughter gavo a dialogue, entitled, "The Foiling of an Apple," which was weill received. It was announced that prizes would bo given in March to the boy and girl who deliver the best recitations, and also to tho member who induces the largest number of persons lo join tho Band of Hone. The nicotics was closed at 9 p.m., titer which several added their name*) to the pledge-book. We would remind all dealers in koroseue that legal steps arc about to be taken ngamst all persons who have not taken out the usual annual license, expiring on Jan, 31st last.

At the usual quartetly meeting of tha Hope of ParncllL odge, Mo 3, tho following officers were Installed by the L.D., Bro W, Thomas, for the ensuing term : -W.C.T., Bro S. Thomas ; W.V.X., Bro C. Eylo. ; W.S., Bro A. J. Walker (reelected) ; W.A.3., Bro H.Coe; W.F.S., Broldtater; W.T., BroLcKoy, senr; W.C., Bro Nichol son (re-elected); W.M., Bro C. Peters; W.D.M., BroX. Harrison ; W.1.G., Bro G. Peters; W.0.G.. Bro Hardwicko; P.W.C.T., Bro W. Nicholson; Librarian, Bro A ddlington, junr. The various reports of the retiring officers show that this lodge is in a very healthy condition, both numeri cally and financially. It was decidod to hold the quarterly social gathering on next meeting night, February 14tb, at 8 o'clock. a hearty voto of thanks was accorded to tho retiring officers, al-o to Bro Brandt and Bro Hare for their kind assistance at the installation.

To the Editor: Sir,—Seeing my name mentioned in last night's Star, in oonnec tion with the Hurdle Race at Onehunga, held last Saturday, with, your permission 1 will state tho facts as far as I was con cerned : —At the time of the collision I was intide tho fence, a few feet from where the accident took place, and as soon as the horse Kakau gained bis feet I caught him and put Walker, tho owner, on his back, when someone pulled him off again. I then lifted Mulgrow into the saddle, and told him to pass tho post, which bo did. A few seconds after Rawanetn came up, but the crowd of people was so thick he had to go slow, and just as he passed, D. Taylor passed on Chandler, Regarding the pre test against Rawanetn, it is true what whs asserted, for I was with Walker when ho put it in, when they told him it was too late, it being about half an hour after tho race was run, As to the right or wrong I don't pretend to say, but they would give no reasons further than that it was too late. —I am, &c., B. Tubser.

The annual meeting of tho congregation of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, was held on Wednesday, tho 7th inst. The Key. G. B. frionro occupied the chair. The proceedings were opened with devotions! exorcises, . Ihe various reports of the managers, session, and Sabbath school were read, all ot which w«ro ot an encourag ing nature, and unanimously adopted by tho meeting. The treasurer's* statement was also road and adopted, viz,: —Receipts from all sources, £5G9 12s 2d ; expenditure, £569 4s Id; leaving a balance in hand of 8s Id. It appeared from tho managers' re port that a new organ had been ordered tor the church, which will probably arrive dur ing the month of March. The following managers, or committee, was re-elected :— Messrs Clark, Dingwall, and Heron, and Messrs Ross, Aitken, and Halliday, were elected new members. Votes of thanks wero passed to treasurer, secretary, organist, choir, and chairman, and the meeting closed with praise and prayer.

It is bnt six months since the first Inter national Exhibition held in New Zealand was closed, during which time M- Joubert, one of the energetic promoters, has visited Calcutta, the capital of India, and arranged for an International Exhibition on a very large scale to be held there at the end of this year. The Viceroy of India and tbe Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal are patrons, and the lending Government officials, mill tary officers, Kajahs, and Princes of India form the Executive and General Committee, The Government have taken the idea up by offering M. Joubert the use of the Indian, Museum-one of tbo largest buildings in India—to form the maiu building ot tbo Exhibition, and they have voted a sum of 1 lac \ rupees (equal to £15,000) towards fitting up tbe Indian section. They have also, stated their desire that the Southern Hemisphere should be well advised of the Exhibition being held, and havo asked, through M. Joubert, that it should be mentioned, to each individual coiony, their desire to foster a trade in wines, flour, tinned goods, biscuits, jams, fruit, meats, &c, also fabrics, &c, in exchange for their teas, jewellery and' other wares, Mr X, 8. Walpole, the former secretary of the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition, and now same of the Calcutta Interna tional Exhibition, has written us asking that we would kindly insert this infor mation for exhibitors generally in New Zealand, Tbe area of the Exhibition and ; other general information will be forwarded on M. Jonbert's ai rival from India by the next P.O. mail, wlmn we shall be able to furnish our readers with some miuute par ticulars. Tho building (Indian Museum), Mr Walpole writes, is in the shape of a quadrangle, and in connection with it will be built annexes like at the Melbourne Ex hibition, and when all is completed should cover several acres of land. M. Joubert returns in March to superintend, the build ing, He has had advices from Great Britain and Europe that a very large section will be taken up, and India will require nearly half of the building, so that intend ing exhibitors should apply as early as possible to Mr Walpole, tne Exchange, Melbourne,

Tawhiao is said to have secured several beauties for his harem from amongst tbe Kangitikei natives.

The annual dinner to the City Council ollicials takes place to-night in the Lurne street Hall. This annual treat is given by His Worshjp the Mayor ; aDd he has also invited the members of the City Council to an excursion to Waitakerie to morrow.

The employes of Messrs J. and J. Dickey, ironmongers, have preseuted Mr G. H. Lawrence with a gold ring ns a mark of their esteem and friendly feeling. Mr Lawrence is leaving the establishment of Messrs Dickey, after nearly six years' service.

At the sitting of tho Cambridge Lsnd Court yesterday, Judgo Williams stated that the presiding judge had gone to Gis borne, and his instructions were to proceed there as soon as possible. The Waoto case was adjourned till to-day, when it is pro bable judgment in tho Whela case wiU be given. .

We observe by advertisement elsewhere that St. Stephen's congregation intend to colcbrate their 6th anniversary by a Fruit Siiree, at Ponsonby Hall, on Tuesday, the 27th inst. Advantage is evidently being token of the fact that many ministers and ftiends will be up from the South to attend tbo Assembly meetings, who, it is expected will take part in the [.rocecdiugs. Music will bo given by the choir.

Mons. Rolyat and his trained Australian Variety Troupe will give their sparkliug Valentine Day entcttainaicut to-morrow evening in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga, consisting of "Smiling Sunboauis," " Wcllur's Va'entine," pathetic and comic songs, the wonderful automatons, "Bumble's Courtship," and "Sambo's Ghost." Mons Rolyat's entertainments. are amusing, and provocative of laughter.

Additions of somo extent are to be mado to the Britomart Hotol, in Customhouse stroct, nnd tbe following tenders for the work have been roctived by Mr H. G. Wade, architect: — Connelly, £1062 (ac cepted) ; Ellitjgham, £1070; Wright, £1090; Mnguiro, £1092; Moiris and Co., £1118 ; Curric, £1129 ; Holland, £1159; Blewden and Rhodes, respectively, £1175; K.Kay, £1180; Colebrook, £1200; Shailor, £1230; aldcrtoii, £1240; Jcnkioson, £1255.

I ast night, Mr H. G. Fcth Smith, Resi dent Magistrate, was announced to deliver the inaugural address of St. Sepulchre's Mutual Improvement A ssocintioo. As, however, Mr Smith wni unable to bo prc sout, the delivery of tho address -va*s post poned till Monday next. Xhe public are invited to be present on the occasion, and the eddress is certain to prove well worth heating. The meeting takes placo in St. Sepulchre's Schoolroom, Sjmonds-street, at S p.m. The first anniversary of the Ponsonby Wesleyan Band of Hope will be held to morrow evening in St. John's school-room, Ponsonby i*.oad. The chair will be taken by Her, 11, X, Dowsbury. Tho secretary Will present the report of the past year, after which officers for tho coming session will be elected. The interesting service of song, '• Buy Your Own Cherries," will bo sung by the Band of Hope Union choir,, Mr D.wsbury will read tho connecting passages. A pleasant and instructive en tertainment is anticipated. Messrs P. Hcrapath and Son have re ceived tho following tenders for tho erection of business premises for Mr A. 8011, in Wyndham-street :—Lee, £672 ; A. G. Chal mors, £550; J, A. Holland, £549; Loigh, Brothers, £540; Bayldon and Stephoo.on, £529; Mell and Leo, £519; J. Currie. 1 £515 ; Morris Brothers, £450, The last mentioned teadcr has been accepted, and tbo erection of tho premises will doubtless proceed without delay. 'Ihey aro to be of brick, two stories high, with corrugated iron roof, and having a frontage off 23 feet with a depth of 40 feet. Tho ground floor is to be fitted up as a shop, and the upper story us offices. The Uity Csuncil, by advertisement, offer a reward of £10 for such information as, will lead to tho conviction of any person killing any description oi-^pattle, sheep, pigs, &c, within the boundaries of tho city —and we trust that all goed citizens will afford the requisite information, should ench practices como within their know ledge. Soversl butchers are more thin suspected and a watch is being kept on them, and should they bo convicted, the pcualty is a heavy one. In this hot climate, it is impossible that tho health of tho city cm bo maintained if all sanitary laws aro set at defiance, and we trust that an early conviction will ensue ; and should this habit not be put a stop to, wo also notice that nil licensed slaugtermcn so offending will, besidos being subjected to legal pro ceedings, be aiso liablo to have their licenses cancelled. Joseph Worms, who died yesterday in the Hospital, had for many years followed the occupation ot a hawker of hosiery and jewellery, add was frequently in court, of law and jastice, especially in the days of Mr Beckham, who was very sevore upon Joseph iv connection with tricks of trado. Worms was at changeable as the weather, was at one timo a mom ber of the volun teers, and occasionally a Good Templar. He underwent a term of imprisonment for an offence to which he pleaded guilty, and ia prison he fell ill and never recovered. His career was not a commendable ono. He was a brother ot the lato Samuel Worms, and a son of Mr Worms, of the Mile End Road, London, and was respect ably connected. Within tho last few days be renounced the Jewish faith, and was baptised into tbe Roman Catholic Church. He was, however, buried as a Jew, with Jewish rites. Coal ot very superior quality for house hold, smithy, and gas-making purposes has been discovered on Mr J. S. Anderson's farm in the Tuturau district, about five and a-half miles from the Dunedin line of rail way, says ths " Southland News." From indications observed, Mr Anderson was in duced to call in the aid of Mr Macalistcr, the well-known prospector, who after boring to a depth of 30 feet in what his experience suggested to be a likely locality, c: me upon a scam of true coal, underlaid by good fire-clay. Ho esti mates from the geological features of the country that tho coal measure will extend for a considerable radius, and further, that it will be easily workod. Tests made by Mr Macalistcr show that for oil-making purposes tho mineral would bo valuable, yielding at the rate of 65 gallons per ton of good oil. Samples snpplicd to and tected by Mr Robert Smith, Ga9 Engineer at Invercargill, are favourably reported on by that gentleman, who is obtaining a larger quantity for special test, so as to ascertain accurately tho cubic feet per ton of gos, illuminating power, and cooking qualities. Tho Hon. Thomas Dick is not exactly the man whom we would havo selected as the typical political shuffler; but that he has some talents which lit bim eminently for colonial statesmanship is evident from the following editorial testimonial from the "Hawke's Biy Herald :"—''When the Hon. Mr Dick was in Napier some time ago the Mayor drove him all round town to tho Spit, pointingjout the encroachments of tho railway on our roads and of the Go vernment bnildings on other streets, and pointing ont the urgent necessity of a new railway station, etc.. Mr Dick mado copious notes, and promised to lay the various matters before the next meeting jf the Cabinet, As nothing was done, however, tho Mayor again wrote to Mr Dick, reminding him of tbe notes he made. We now loam, iv a round-about way, that Mr Dick fias 'lost his note?.' Wo always thought that Mr Whitakcr was the most sagacious man in tho Ministry, but in an emergency Mr Dick, is evidently ahead of him. We can fancy him returning from a tour with a small portmanteau full of jottings of local requirements, and inno cently allowing his housemaid to light his study fire with them." j/rofessor Palmer, who was recently mur dered by Bedouins In Egypt, was of some repute among his friends as a practical joker. Some time since he repeated on a wager Garrick's old practical joke of fright ening tho driver of the four-wheeler he had hited to convey him home from tho theatre, by calling through one of tho windows for cabby to stop, and then leaping through the other before the poor fellow had lime to open the door. The amazement of the cabman bad no bounds, He looked all around, oven under the seat, and at last, perplexed beyond measure, climbed to his box and rode on again. Soon after the Professor, having borrowed a hat and ulster from the friend who held tho wager, and who followed close behind, called the cab and got into it again. Presently he re peated the same mancouvre of leaning out of the right hand window to tell the cab man to stop. Meanwhile he had again jumped out at the left hand side and run to the pavement unperceived by the dtiver. Again the same consterna tion and the same perplexity. After pro ceeding a little way, cabby was hailed by one of the Professor's friends, but he shook his head in evident affright, and exclaiming, " So, darn me if I take another fare; 1 have driven the devil twite already tonight," drove off at a perilous gallop, while the wager was pronounced fairly won by the Professor,

In the appeals against valuations for warded to the various places, care should be taken to fully describe the situation and description of property, otberwiae it will tend to the notice being ineffective.

To the Editor : Sir,—l hope you are not " hallooing before we are out of the wood " in tbis night's Star on the discovery of the Phcenix Park murderers. Don't you kuow it possible for some judges to find a " missing link."—Yours truly, B.C.P.

The members of the City Council will visit Waitakerei to-morrow with the view of inspecting the land recently Offered to them by Mr E. Wayte. The land contains the celebrated Waitakerei Falls, and tho Council, in consideting the oSer, apparently believe that eventually the city water supply will be augmented from this source.

The Simonsen Opera Company will open next Monday at the Theatre Royal in •■ Giroile Girofla," in which Miss Martini Simonsen sustains the title rOle. The Southern press speak of it as one of her very best impersonations, and notices the remarkable advance which this popular cantatrice has made in her profession since her last visit to New Zealand. The Theatre Royal has been specially renovated for the operatic season, aud will be re-opened under the most favourable auspices.

Our morning contemporary has again been unwittingly betrayed into a position not very flattering to its erudition. A cor. respondent this morning takes exception to a statement which appeared in Saturday's "Herald" to the effect that " The most populous town in Japan is Tokio, with a population of 952,420," and corrects this by stating the most populous city of tho Japanese Empire to be Yeddo, with 2,500,000 souls. He adds that during several years'residence in Japan ho never even heard of Tokio; and the "Herald," by publishing this contradiction, without comment tacitly acknowledges that it was in error. The laughable part of the affair is, that onr.contemporary has confessed to a sin of which it is not guilty. The fact is that Tokio is the new official name of Yeddo, and that the figures stating its population at two and a-half millions are proved by modern statistics to be a gross exaggeration. 'Iho name of Yeddo wbb superseded by that of Tokio in 1868, and tho population of tbo city in 1872 was 674,447. This exp'ains tho misconcep tion of the "Herald's" correspondent, as the name Tokio was probably not in vested during his residence in Japan. What is still unexplained is, how the " Herald " allowed itself to be so unjustly and un mercifully "sat npon " by a correspondent.

A meeting of members of the Auckland Coursing Club will be held this evening nt the Thistle Hotel at 7*30 o'clock for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. We understand that the club has some 40 or 50 active members, and that satisfactory arrangements for ground, have been entered into. Last season litters of greyhounds, (aid to be of excellent quality, were secured, and some really good sport may be anticipated this year.

We in Auckland think we aro pretty "go-ahead" in hiving a telephone ox change with over 100 subscribers. So we are, so far as Australasia is concerned; but thoy do these things on a greater scale In America. There nro now on the American continent over 100,000 subscribers to tele phonic exchanges. New York counts 4060 subscribers; Chicago, 2726; Cincin nati, 18S0; Boston, 1325; San Francisco, 1300 ; and cortain small towns, with popu lating less than 1000, have yet 30 to 50 telephonic subscribers, some even more. As regards the absolute number of subscribers, Paris comes third after Now York and Chicago It had on October Ist no fewer than 2422 subscribers, while London had only 1600.

Coi*imentinf! on ihe relations of the Pres byterian Synod of Otago and Southland to the question of Temperance, tho " Herald" says :—" Tho Synod has not yet taken up its proper position on this question, but is fast falling into line. It can never take the ground it should do, or present an unbroken front to the groat adversary who, as the Roy. Mr Byley said, 'neutralised all their efforts to bring mon to happiness and to Christianity,' so long as it is implicated in tho traffic by having grog-shops on it) church lsnds. But tho tide of tomperanco opinion and sentiment is tislng iv tho church, and tho tima is fast approaching when tho ."ynod will purge itself from this iniquity, and roaliso and rejoice in tbo additional influence it will thus have gained for good."

An Indianfi/ratempornry says that Huang Mao-t'sai, a Chinese official of rank who has been travelling in India, has now published four volumes of "Notes." What struck him prcntly was tho way in which the English "stealthily beguiled," then " encroached by de grees," then finally "swallowed up" all frontier tribes. Iv spite of heavy taxation, Mr Huang heard no murmuting word. " Why is this?" ho asks. And he answers himself by attributing it to the humane government of England, and the popular consciousness that the revenue is wisely cxpendod. Some Chinese scholar should translate Huang's " Notes *' for us.

A more than usaally interesting Masonic gathering took placo yesterday afternoon at Wellington. Our telegraphic despatches state: There was a largo assemblage of Msßons, including the Masons of the five Wellington lodges, Brother G. S. Graham, D.G.M. (Auckland), nnd Brother G, S. Cooper, D.D.G.M. (Wellington), and a large number of past masters on board the ship Waitara, to witness the presentation to George Mentol, one of her crew, of a silver medal, voted by the St. John's Lodge, Timaru. to him, in recognition of his bravery as one of the boat's crew who behaved so gallantly in saving life on the occasion of the wrecks at Timaru last year. l he presentation was made by Brother R. M. Simson, P.M. of tho Pacific, F.C., on behalf of the Timaru lodge.

Tho "Lyttelton Times " has the follow ing under the head of "A Graceful Tributo " : -Mr J. Cooke, of tho New Zea land Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., has sent Messrs Murray and Forbes, carriers, Waikari, the following letter :- " Dear Sits,—Keferring to tho case of Thomas Diamond, roportod in the "Lyttelton Ximes" of Jan. 8, one of the principal mer chants ia Anckland, Mr J. C, Firth, telegraphs to us that bis bravery deserves recognition, and desires us to forward the enclosed cheque for £1 as an expression on his own part of the appreciation which he considers is justly merited. If you think this small donation will be accepted by Diamond in the spirit in which it is given, will you please hand the cheque to him. —I am, &c, J. Cooke.

"A new comet" is announced by the "LytteltonTimes"in a recent issue. It seems that ono evoning lately, just after dark, several little knots of Ashburton citi zens were here and there obsorvable fixedly gazing skyward. Away up in the sky was to be seen a luminous body which a section of the citizens stoutly asseverated was a comet. It had no tail, and it exhibited a characteristic no comet over showed before, for it swung from side to side with a gentle oscillatory motion, and could not be kept steadily in focus by the telescope. It dis played itself foi half-an-bour. When Johnny Smith's father ordered tho boy home he took the comet with him. It was a Chinese lantern at the tail of the boy's kite. Once moro a child's ingenuity ha 9 been too much for his elders' perceptive faculties.

California has practically abolished capi tal punishment without knowing it, Some years ago juries iv capital cases mroturning verdicts of murder in the first_ degree were given the privilego of stipulating that the penalty should be imprisonment for life instead of hanging. Experience has shown that a jury enjoying this discretion will scarcely ever tail to employ it, so that the gallows threatens to fall entirely into disuse. The new system has not yet been in operation long enough to show whether it will tond to repress or encourage murder, butjopponents of capital punishment claim that a largo proportion of murder trials now result in conyic'ioni and tbe consequent long-life imprisonment Of the criminal, than wben the juries, having no choice short of hanging, wero persuaded into frequent ac quittals.

Tho Pew Zealand Agricultural Company (says the " Mataura Ensign") has now finished shearing at both their sheds, having shorn 106.009 cheep altogether (50,000 at Wantwood and 56,000 at Longridge), and having pressed 1300 bales of wool. The clip this year was well grown, sound, and very clean and light in grease. Probably the very wet weather experienced last winter accounts for the last fact, The wool should sell well at Home, as it will lose very little weight in the process of scouring, and is very free from seeds, &c. The Company has marked 23,000 lambs this season, or about 60 per cent on the number of ewes put to the ram last year, Xhe per centage of lambs among the pad dock ewes was very much higher, but the total per centago is brought down by the inferior lambs among the merino ewes on the rnn, and which were nnfortnnate enough to catch all thp bad weather last October.

SCINTILLATIONS.

There is an old saying—

When Easter Day fall in Our Lady's lap, England will meet with a great mishap.

Next Easter Day will occur on March 25th, I and the superstitious are trembling with apprehension in consequence. The Victorian return ef imports and exports for the year ending 31st December last shows that the imports for 1882 amounted to £18,659,175, as compared with £16,718,521 in 1881. The exports wire £16,159,835 for 18S2, and £16,252,103 for 1881. It is expected that the report of the Middle Island Railway Extension Commis sion will be presented to the Governor to morrow. Acceptances for the Oamaru Cup and nominations for the Trot and Countries Handicap close on Wednesday the 14th, Xawhiao takes part in a great korero at Masterton to-day. The Mayorof Christchurch intends giving a banquet to the Governor. In many part 3of China and Japan there is but one missionary to four millions of people. The Siame-e language is so poor that it is found difficult to translate tho Mcriptures into it. The schooner Pioneer, wrecked recently nt the mouth of the Mataura River, bad on board the monument to be erected over the victims of the Tararua in Fortrose Ceme tery. This was, however, 6aved from the wreck. A Church of England clergyman in Quebec refused to unite in marriage a man with a sister of his deceased wife. The Canadian law legalizes such a marriage, but does not compel clergymen to perform the ceremony, The following is a sample of the stories which are in circulation regarding the Egyptian campaign :—A colonel, saunter ing outside his camp near the Gezireh Palace, was hailed by a sentry, " You must not go thero, sir." "Do you see who lam —Colonel ?' "Yes, sir, I know; but the "harm ladies" are living in that hous-, and the orders are from Sii Garnet that he is not to te let go in there himself if he wants to." Why is cake more respectable than wine? Because cake is only sometimes tipsy, but wine is always drunk. When may a man be called an odd fish ? —When his mother is a good old soul (sole), and his lather a little common place (plaice). His Excellency the Governor has visited the -ice of the proposed battery at Wellin gton, and also the hospital and lunatic asy lum in that district. When is a schoolboy like a postage stamp ? When he gets licked and put into a corner to make him stick to his letters. The President of the Christchurch Chamber of Commerce claims that tho favourable harvest and the starling of the Meat Preserving Company have added two and a half millions to the assests of the colony during the past few months. If a pretty poulteress marries a pill monger, why may she be said to make a bad Dargain of'it]? —Because she lets him have a "duck," and gets nothing but n quack in return. Why is a publican's trade a profitable one to follow ? -Because, by conducting it with good spirit, he has more bar-gains than most others, ana all the pull is on his side. The Christchurch Chamber of Commerce have appointed a deputation to wait on the Premier and draw his attention to the ur gent want of additional rolling-stock on the Christchurch section of the railways to meet the increased traffic in grain and gene ral merchandise, Tho question of paramount interest in connection with Canadian Methodism is that of the union of the various bodies. If the union shouid bo consummated tbe united body would represent a Methodist population of about 740,000. Yesterday a man named Michael Hurley, while engaged on the Manawatu railway works, was much bnrued and scorched by the accidental explosion of a box contain ing 13 to 151bs. of powder. Tho first Spanish lady doctor has just taken ber degree in Madrid. She has met with considerable opposition, but ber success has encouraged another compatriot to adopt the same profession, and the latter, aftor being refused admission to tho Valentia School of Medicine, is now study ing in Madrid.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOVERNORS.

A Mi-ETiNa of Ihe Governors of the Auck land College was held at noon to-day. Present: Sir G. M. o'Rorke{who presided), Messrs Mackechnic, Peacock, Tyler, Dar gaville, Tole, Colonel Haultain, and Rev. C. M. Kelson. —Xhe business oa the paper was the consideration of tho matter of the boarding establishment and other matters. —Mr Tyler, before the chairman had an nounced the business of tho meeting, roße and proposed, " That the discussion of the matter mentioned on the notice be post poned till the next ordinary meeting. He depreciated holding special meetings ex cept for the purpose of considering Bpecial business. He also referred to the hour of 12 noon as very inconvenient. — Mr Peacock, referring to the previous meeting which had been held at noon and at which only three members were present, said that in adopting the report, te the ball court, unseemly haste had been shown. He stated that two of the three members present wete members of the committee who had recommended the erection of the ball court. He thought the mutter should have been postponed uniil a tull meeting could be obtained. Mr Dargaville said that the remark of Mr Peacock re "un seemly" conduct smacked of im pertinence.—The chairman requested Mr Dargaville to withdraw his very offensivo remark, and on Mr Dargaville remarking that Mr Peacock's statement was offensive to him, the chairman said that Mr Peacock had not made a personal reflection on any individual member. Mr Dargaville said if Mr Peacock meant that his (Mr Dargaviile's) conduct was unseemly he would not withdraw the remark, The Chairman thought Mr Dargaville really should withdraw the offensive word. Mr Dargaville said he would like to hoar Mr Peacock s explanation first. Mr Peacock was understood to intimate that his reman, was not intended to be personal. Mr Dar gaville then withdrew his offensive remark. Mr Tyler said he entirely concurred with Mr Peacock that unseemly haste had been shown in the adoption of the re port at tbe previous meeting. Two members of the committee who drew up tho report, had carried it with the assistance of ono other member only. He did not see the necessity for haste, more especially as a previous report did not agree with this one. The boys had been without the ball courts foir years, and surely they could wait a fortnight longer. After his motion was disposed of, he inten ded to give notice of his intention to move tho rcscision of the motion adopting tbe re port.—Colonel Haultain was sorry Mr Tyler endorsed Mr Peacock's offensive expres sions, He pointed out that the previous report referred to by Mr Tyhjr dealt with a ball court to cost £400, whereas tho report adopted provided for one at one fourth that expen-e. The last meeting had been held for the express purpose of considering the matter of the ball-court, and those members who hasl an objection should have made a a point of being present, It was certainly undetstoodthata majority of the Board were in favour of the proposal.—Mr Mackechnie said that he thought that Col, Haultain was in error ; he rather objected to the proposal. After some further remarks the motion was put and carried Mr Tyler then gave notice of his iitention to move the rescision of the resolution passed at the previous meeting,and thenmoved, and it was carried, that instructions be given to Mr Allwright L not to proceed with the ball court.

The Board then adjourned.

SPORTING NEWS.

Wanganui Trotting Races.

(BY „ TELEaitAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WAINGANUT, this day. The 'following nominations have been received for tbe seventh meeting ot the Wnnganui Trotting Club : -

Habdicap Trotting Race, in harness. —Knkwood's Darkle and Our Pony, Chevanne's Little Nell, Phippin's Kate, Lingard's Jack, Hair's Kiorc. Handicap a rotting, in saddle.— Percle's Done, Hair's Kiore, Kirkwood's Xsarkie and Our Pony, Harrison's Fatima, Chevanne's Little JNell, Phippin's Kate, Lingard's Jack, Cameron's Solicitor Handicap tandem Teotiing Race — Creswell's and Keith's Nellie and Rambler, Chevanne's and lingard's Little and Jack, Chevanne's and Phippin's Little Nell and Kate, Kirkwood's and Evan's Darkie and Millie, Kirkwood's Our Pony ana Darkie,

MR BRYCE IN WAIKATO

INTERVIEW

WITH TE KOOTI.

AMNESTY PROMISED HIM.

[Special to "Star,"

KIHIKIHI, this day. The Hon. Mr Bryce and party passed through hero this morning from Te Awa mutu—where they have been for the past two days—at 8 o'clock, and proceeded to Maungaorongo, the place arranged for the meeting between Mr Bryce and Te Kooti. 'I he party consisted of Messrs Lewis, Wil kinson, and Butler, and were joined by a number of Europeans, amongst whom were Messrs Ellis, R. C. M. Camp bell, and Dufaur (Auckland). Rewi joined the party at Puanu, together with a number of other chiefs. The distance to the place of meeting is about twelve miles, over a, fair rolling country. Before reach ing the settlement an accident befel one of the buggies, but it was not of a 'setious nature. The party arrived at the settlement about eleven o'clock, Te Kooti's Appearance. Te Kooti, having a loDg distance to come, had not then arrived, but all anxiety was dispelled by tho intelligence that he was on his way. The warrior himself put in an appearance shortly after one o'clock, accom panied by abou,t thirty adherents on horse back. Te Kooti was dressed in a long silk dust-coat, white shirt, pants, and leggings and umbrella. Physically, lie was very little altered, betraying little if any anxiety or timidity, and to Europeans who knew him in former days seeming very little altered. On the arrival of the outlaw and party in front of Mr Bryce, he and one or two of the principal men dismounted. 'ihe Native Minister Shakes Hands. Mr Bryce, accompanied by Mr Wilkin son, advanced towards Xc Kooti, and on meeting both shook hands. Te Kooti at tho same time addressed a few words of friendship to Messrs Bryce and Wilkinson, and then returned to where they had originally rested. Te Kooti, after waiting a few minutes, evidently in doubt what course to pursue, retired amongst his followers, and the party partook of refreshments, About an hour subsequently the natives | began to assemble in tront of the where where Mr Bryce and party were seated, and , after a few minutes Te Kooti and his im mediate followers took up a position in the centre of the Maoiies and directly opposite Mr Bryce—the outlaw standing himself with an umbrella. Mr Bryce Promises Forgiveness. Messrs Bryce and Wilkinson then ad vanced and said :—Salutations to you all, to Kewi aiad Ngatimaniapoto; to Te Kooti, and adherents. I have heard the words addressed to me by Te Kooti when we met, and if I understand tbem rightly they are of good import. This is enough of: greeting. I will now revert to the business which brought me here to-day. Mr Bryce then referred at some length to the position which had been taken up by Te Kooti against the Europeans in the past, but that after fighting had ceased, Te Kooti bad lived quietly and not offended against the law. He had come there that day to *-:u. Xc Kooti face to face, and hear from his own lips his intention as regards ths future, as he had heard that Te Kooti or his people had .made use of threats to watds Europeans. As the European popu lation, therefore, were willing to forgive past offerees, with tbe assurance they would not be repeated in the future, Patlia ment had passed a law by which all the political offences arising out of the late troubles migbt be forgiven. He was there as the representa tive of tbo Government, prepared to extend pardon to Te Kooti and others if he (Te Koti) would stand up like a man and reply to him as plainly as ho had spoken, and give his assurance that henceforth he would live quietly. TE KOOTI, iv reply, commenced by re ferring to a book, evidently a record of what had transpired between himself and Mr Sheehan when Kative Minister. Re ferring tothe accusation of Mr Bryce that he had mude threats, he stated he felt in censed about Barlow having captured. Winiata treacherously, iie'ttiein-stated that for the pa.t ten years he had lived a peaceable life and would coctinue to do so; but if molested by Europeans he would fight again, and his conduct of the pist might be taken as an earnest of what It would be in the future. Mr Bryce replied that if he understood aright, Te Kooti had promised not to otlend against the law in the future, and he would ask him again to repeat what he had formerly stated. Te Kooti replied that he would fulfil what he had promised. Mr Bryce then said:—" In the name of the Governor, and in the name of Parlia ment, I can assure you that not only you, but that all political offenders, will be par doned'" ; and he added that he would uso the utmo.'it expedition in getting the pardon gazetted. Within ten days it would be published!, and Te Kooti might now con sider himself a free man. He was now pre pared to shake hands with him. This both did. Mr Bryce then called on Rewi, who said he was satisfied that Te Kooti's intentions were good, but that if Te Kooti was now molested, and fought, he (Uewi) would be found on his side. Rewi's remarks wore, however, made in the best possible humour. Te Kooti having said a few words, shook hands with the Govern ment party, and the meeting, then dis persed. Mr Bryce's party drove to Te Kooti's tent, and bide a final farewell. Mr Bryce returned to Te Awamutu by Kihikihi. Te Kooti's Escort Armed. I have heard it said that the natives who accompanied Te Kooti and met Mr Bryce yesterday bad arms and ammunition con cealed in the fern to rely upon if required. This rumour originated with the natives themselves.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

. (Before R W.Walker, Esq., J.P.) _ DRUNK.—James McGinty, charged with this offence, pleaded not guilty. Constable Timothy Carr deposed that he arrested the defendant in Chapel-street, drunk. No other evidence being forthcoming, the Bench remanded tbe defendant till to-morrow. Vagrancy. -David Mills, alias Putty Tom, was charged with having no lawful visible means of support. Defendant, on being asked to plead, said " How is that ? lam a tradesman. lam not guilty." Con stable Ryan deposed that defendant would not work:, and usually slept out amongst the trees,— Sergeant White said he bad no •ther evidence to produce at present, and would apply for a remand for a week. In the meantime the defendant would be per mitted to produce witnesses to prove that he worked for his living,—Remand granted.

MILNER STEPHEN'S CURES.

(To the Editor.)

Sib,—There is such a gross mis-statement in your correspondent's letter signed " H.G.," in your last issoe, that in the cause of truth I casnet -allow it to pass un challenged. The coupling of the name of Milner Stephen with a "Dr." St. John Long looks like a premeditated insult, be sides being a base perversion of tact. The former named is a gentleman of well known integtity and high social position ; the latter a scoundrel who, from his "mal- E radices, barely escaped a felon's doom. I aye to tax my memory on the subject, but think "Dr." St. John Long's residence was advertised in the JKotthwest part of London^ St. John's Wood, or thereabouts. He charged high fees and practised but. one system namely, rubbing the spine of his patient's bare back with his so-called "infallible treatment"; his constant rubbing produced a pntrifyin^ sore in^tbe naked back of one of his young lady patients,, thereby causing her death. I am unable to ioform you how he escaped tho clutches of tho police after getting entangled in the meshes of * the law, but; there was_ great public sensation at the time, producing some reformation in the medical departments. "Dr." Long was the subject of scathing criticism from the pages of "Figaio"; was characatured by the " Cartoonist"; and lastly they popular ized himinavulgarcuruic song,published in a sheet form by Catnacb, of Seven Dials, with a chorus "Bub it in; rub it in a little Long-her! * It " H.G." had been born in i Jerusalem eighteen hundred years ago, in stead of being a bad religionist of the nine teenth century, he would doubtless have been foremost in tho crowd to yell out " Crucify him 1" and demand Barabbus, In the language cf lago to Brabantio—",_ir, you are one of those who will not servo Heaven if the devil bid you."—l am, &c„ WILKES, West-street, February 13.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWH CORRESPOND^■:'I Sharemarket, 3 p.J-SS^'l'. 4s 9d. London-3s 6d to 3s 9*l • bL nywß* 9d. Mariner -5s 3d; sellers y yetsets' 3» - Imperial, sfo, 57s 6d, 565; ...(J* «J. Queen of Beauty-Contributing _"£s_ S 6' Manakau, 3s to 3s Id. Colo ?tre sellers, 2sGd. Waitaki-Seller.o, 6d; «. WELLINGTON thi, ,i THE ACTION AGAINST THE nY GOVERNOR. "* LAT& The suit instituted by Mr Hnnt - , - Sir Arthur Gordon comes on for hi J the Supreme Court iv April. Mr Hir 1" "*" now reached Samoa, and is expected . as turn this way in a month's time w te bring with him several Samoan 'ch\_t! [ ' purpose giving evidence on his behalf' t Fletcher Johnston, defendant's conn ia l b I not yet returned from '.auioa Umba I

(PEE FRESS ASSOCIATION.) NEW PLYMOUTH, tbisda* - The Harbour Board election ret.*™. ■ i not all in, but the results, as _« a « lare' tamed, are --Davidson, 675 • sw?* worth, 642; King, 594; Newma. le" 1 Rundle, 550'; Pant 516. TtaK'^ ' reeleS. laW,llnOt' ltktho°^4 WANGANUI, thi. a'_ I Very little interest has been taken no I licensing elections, and it will revert to i * Government to nominate most of tin!, ,* mittees. * v^Pi General interest wss taken in ths H«r I hour Board polling yesterday. F or T \ Borough, Messrs Jonn BaUancr P 7 ' Jackson, A. D.Willis, and H. Comfoot.*'' * returned, and for the County. D R pVt . and Joseph Abbott, J» •*-■••* "to. I HOKlTlKA,thisda» I The declaration of the poll of theflaiL I Board election was mado today, tbefoZ I mg members being returned :~&,S! I J. C. Malfroy, Thomas Cooke, wS I Kennedy, and D. W. Virtue. J25 I candidates went to the poll, and the _o.w" *)'■ was keen, *-• [f

WELLINGTON, this day. SUPPOSED SUICIDE.

John McCulloch, the baker of a ' steamer Rotomahana, has beea}_H_ffl_ since Sunday. He was last se'siiti! o'clock on the morning of that day '__W vessel was nearing Wellington HmVI. at 7 he was missed. The seaWS smooth at the time, and it is bdianlK has committed suicide, as he was 'i&M dent lately. He is said. to : have himM Dunedin. TIMARU, MondsP HOUSE DESTROYED BY<TIHB, ■* A 5-roomed cottage at Otepia wu __i_sfl down this morning. The Mayor bafe^ out the Brigade, but it arrived too'lafe It lb suppased to have otiginatei in low falling from the fireplace of tifflnl occupied by J. Russell, foreman it |_» tannery adjoining, and owned by Ufflßtit Sutter. a few articles of inrnita.' were saved; but the house was tota'lj* dej. - troyed. Insurances: House, £160,ta'tL.} tfoyal; furniture, £80 in the Standud office, in neither case covering the lo.H| , ■ __

DISTRICT COURT.-Yesterday (Concluded.)

•—: : ' (Before His Honor, Judge Smit.,) Hdest and Co , V. CONHBL. Clowes,—Claim £50, for breach ofi? ment.—A f ter Mr L«gge (whose evidence reported in our last issue), W.'Ji'".HsK of the plaintiff's, was examined. ."He& that he was a produce merchant carryii business in Auckland; that on the April last he entered into an arrange with Mr Legge, as agent for tho defenfi for the purchase of potatoes-which toft ment was reduced to writing-the poiii to be delivered in May and June■;';{.! was tbe custom tor the shippers to; fist freight; that the potatoes were Ii delivered; and . that he ffdjl direct communication from defendai. Henry Albert Grainger, clerk to ■; jMij gave similar evidence. He believe«s profit on the sale of potatoes at'the}] would be much more than £1 pit ioDi H. Layers was likewise examined,— was the plaintiff-' core.-jAMr::B;..Ee&) submitted that the plaintiffs: had faUei prove their case, and therefore asked i was necessary to call any witnesses for defence.—Bis Honor having reserved consideration some of the poi nts;iaisei Mr Hesketh, Henry Cennell, one of defendant?, was called. He gave a gen denial to thealleged agreement, andaJfiti that Mr Legge had exceeded his author He also denied that he had stipulate-; find freight, or that it was the cc_l.il the seller to do so.-^George Harper and _t. Jakins gave evidence as to the usage the trade,—His Honor reserved jadgmt Midler v. TYEE.-^Claim, £2L- Cotter for plaintiff, Mr Theo. Cc.;cr defendant—This was an action to too damages for injury done to the plainti horse, which was run into by tho driver defendant's horse and cart,—A numbs witnesses were examined, and ti.lt_. | hearing of the case was adjourned till j morning. ADJOUEKED. Mcllvaney v. Perseverance G.W, . pany, till Wednesday j Mulgrew v. Waljii till first Court day in March; Dodd i another v. Montgomery, till first Cc day in March; John Jervis v. EdW Hartley This.Day. The hearing of the case ef MilW Tyer was continued this morning with-" examination of the witnesses for | defence. The learaed counsel thcai i dressed the Court at length, and then'l Honor, considering that there hadi* negligence on the plaintiff's partr, gays W ment for the defendant-Mr Cottetffl if His Honor wonld give a written j.djffl on the case, as he might consider it t pedient to appeal,—His Honor said Wj would think over the matter, ■

(Before His Honor Judge Special Jury.)

- ;\ ,■•; |a John Jervis v, Edwaed -Buxifir, w Claim £G6 4sSd, damages for anattWvE. Tory performance of contract—JctaJwi* j deposed that he was a storekeeper rjjfflg ■ at Devonport. At the MM September last he saw the defendant,- m-j , him a -sketch of a building he vww |,* erected, and asked him what it *fIH Ths defendant said that it w<mlsffHU| £180. and witness therefore pUew;w.;M matter in his hands. Tenders W«»cff j**** and the lowest one accepted.' OngMffl I; defendant sent him a letter intimaMg w" , the lowest tenderer had declined to «??.'.■ t*.e contract, and recommendingw> ,■ ~ should he given to Mr Summ«hu|HMM hebeingthenextlowesttendem.jßWSß L cordingly given to him. he'comflgglH operations. The plan prodnced;J®MH the only one; there should* Wj»»Jiß shewing a side view of the houses*' i JJfSi'M complained to defendant of a fortnip?' ;* delay on the part of the coring & in beginning the -work,*■■■■''W^aMM of an alteration in .twttjaWW window sashes from 3*. 18 _- to 28 f U H I also complnined to defendant o U»*, j, plate, of the bricks, which were'«W\K f of new, as specified, bat theyw«»«f^W to be put in. In addition to Jgj nails were used on the roof insttaa•msbsHj ones, although witness complained w<»L thematter. SometimeafterwardsMriw m ■ told him that tho roof had been M,

The whole of the iron was then onttJSJj . Witness remonstrated with dtfenMO'i «jM asked him not to pass the work.ss, w«E | lion to the things already ne*WffijJM__\ windows, tho doors, a portion ottn^.- Ing, &c, were not completed. Mtw^jj.| promised witness and his wife thatne a not pass the work. Yet Sumn«rSiMJ"i| to bim .with a certificate from Mi *"-,*, .-, and witness was obliged toputWßja'., a small payment. A few he and his wife had an interviewJ s»u ■■■-.*, B«tley, when the latteradhnttedtaMw - .*. done wrong in passing the wow, i bad given SnmmerbiU theL« rU"f' e r j cause he had been bothered ty'JTfoy.. that they bad promised to come ana , the work. The contract money »"i,., but Summerhill did not come to/JRi*1 ] work, and in December witness sen* dantanote reminding bim .^"^bx * ' tract had not been completed, »".&§ tended to call in a carpenter ana F. f| and that he would charge »« ,*9V-! the defendant. A carpenter n»m. e" ■ jSB came from the defendant d.a ™> ~;. and as. withesß refused w f^rsA sued him and recovered P»yj»e. B> j, »♦ , of the work. Some time aftOTW^»_, rainy day, he was startled V^fSU. ; ance of a stream of water P»nr °*„f H * the roof and ceiling, and on wf* 1BJsj ; cause he found that the raltew JJ -. "rifted away " from the pdgo W»%gg | witness then detailed the VWM>!» '

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fi RE A T gAOBI FI 0» OF NEW SUMMER GOODS, J, CULLEN, Having SOtce large shipments ot Autumn ana - "Winter Goods to arrive about tho Ist of March, and as his premises ato much too smalt for his Increasing business, he will otter At greatly Reduced Price., tho residue ot his New and Fashionablo Summer Stock, com prising:— FRENCH AND ENGLISH DRESS GOODS in great variety ot Fabrlo and Shade FRENCH AND ENOUGH PRINTS £IiAIN AND BP.OCADKO KATS!«;NB OATMBAL AND OATCAKB CLOTHS MADR4B AND OTHKR DRE3B MUSLINS SUMMKK EoSIKRy HABKRDABHWKY, GLOYE3 RIBBONS. l;A.OEB MANORE3IER GOODS SO,, &0„ &0. J,C. is oompeiled; from want of room, to clear out eaoh seasons gonds within the Eoason, at ro matter what sacrifice. The following Goolf will he sold at halt ptioe:—Ladles', Gents, aud Yonths* Straw Hats, bodies' and Girls Para. sol*, Children's Pelisses, Walking Cloaks, Tunic, Moiher Hubbard Bonnets, ftc„ ,-&o„ fl:c. The Original and Reduced Prices are Marked on each artiole in plain fissures, and a glanoe •will oonvlnc. any lady that this advertisement 8 carried ont In It. ontirety. ■tl» 0 ULLEN, IMPORTER, 250, QUEEN-STREBT, AUCKLAND. . '^VEONNE. ; ;*.IOASE NOVELTIES '.'*' yJtS EM B KOID B XY f In White and Cream Guipure. Also, White, Cream, and Dark .Colours, worked in colours, ONE CASK NEW TERRY CLOTH, OR TURKISH ** . TOWELLING tor Dresses," In White, Cream, Pink, Sky, and Drab, ONE CASE NUW'3 V- 11.- ING, in Streßt and Evening . - . Shades. MILNE ASD CFOYCE, QUSiEN-STREET. uiITH & CA U G HE~Y O Bez to Intimate that they have Jast re h£r-»a the first instalment of Cambrlo Hsnd £«™hlefa Ind Linen Goods, as already referred £Thi'lot mc udes over MOO Ladies', Gents*, 2,' d OMlctanS Handkerchief s, in various quail ?■££ aeveSa hundred dozen, are slightly damaged, us vrill be marked at extraordinary »««. rfricßS commencing at Id eaob. Gents dozen; Table Cloths, from Is Ud to 20s .lame Linen. »lnoh wide, 1114 por yard: Table Nap- Mob"frornlß Bid to 10sper ralf-dozen. Alep. • lot of 200 Bilk Sanflkerchlcfe, at Is 9d and Is lid, nstal prloe 3s ea. These Goods woro bought by our representative from some of. tho leading Belfast Manufacturers for cash, and will no * :BOidatßndnnderwbolesa\eprloe,tomakeroom for two large shipments to arrive per ships Mat aura' and 'Brahmin.' -. SMITH fc CAUGHEY, TIMFOitiOM FOB Irish Linbn-j'and Cambric HAHDKBBDHIBFS, tno and 302. Upper Queen-street and Alexandra ■"^ attest, and at Newmarket. T* EDUCTION IN FIRE KATES. HEW ZEALAND IKBUEANCH COMPANY. CAPITAL-.-./..ONE MILLION STBRLINQI birr RISKS taken on the most liberal *rr* **"* terms. PROMPT gBTTL'RMENTB. UNDOUBTED SECURITY.. • - * OBO.P.PIERCE, __W£___\ -t!"'*"' ■ Manage mm



Special AdverttßQHients. pUORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE :- y " Crown" Flour, in sacks, 100'e and flO'S "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. _ Sharps J Bran » Fowl Wheat HERTAIN NEWSPAPERS AP <L* POINTED PROVINCIAL GAZETTES. JAMES PRENDEROAST, Administrator ot tho Government. Whcreae, by the twelfth seotlon of "The Abolition ot Provinces Act 1875." It is.among } other things, enaoted that, in Aotsloil thei Gen ernl Assembly, and in every Aot or Ordinance ot the Legislature of an abolished Proyinwrander the said Aot. the expression M«JW»SHS ' G.z.tto." o."provieolal <^ve«imenV GaMtte" n. nther similar exprssslons, should, with rasneot to any provincial dlstrlot, be deemed ta mean tho "New Zealand GaaeHe. or snok newsnancr as from time to time msy be ap- SKd by tho Governorfar tho purpose of in fflng therein notifications ot any toi** taaS the Government ot the colony, or tte ad ministration of the Government within any PTow? todr?fora I. James Prondergast, the administrator of tho Government ot tho oolony ot Now Zealand, in pursuance and oxerolse of "very power and authority vested in mo in that behalf, do heroby rovoko *U appointments here tofore made! and in lien thereof do hereby ap point tha newspapots speolilnd in the schedule hereto to bo tho newspapors for tho purpose of inserting therein, during the yoai 'one thousand eight hundred and eighty throe, all notifications which, by any Act ot tho Goneral Assembly or Or-inanca ot any Provincial counoll, are re quired to be inserted in the Prpvlnclal Govern, nieni "Gazette" within tho Provlnolal Dlstrlot 1 named opuoslte the name of oaoh nowsyapor respectively in snob, schedule SCHEDULE. Provlnolal Name of Newspapor. District. "- Auckland Evening Star" .. Anokland. " Taranaki Herald".. _ .. gKHffiv. "Dally Telegraph.. - •• Ha**B a Ba * "Evening Mall" .. .. •» S e,iß"*.__.i, " Marlborough Expras." .. -I •"arlbo^ DSh-* "West Coast Times'* .. •• We!?«*V_~„ 11 Pro-B" M — uaoioiuurj. " Otsga T)aily~Tlmoa and Wit ness" • U"**o** As witness- tbe hand of his Excellency too Administrator cf tho Government, this tench day ot January, one thousand eight hnndrod and eighty-throe. * _ THOMAS DICE Memo. SPECIAL—IBB3. We bog to remind our Friends and the Pablio that, though wo havo relinquished the Drapery— i.e., the Clothing Trade, we Btlll keep a First-claps assortment of AIL KINDS ok MANCHKSTKK GOOD-, whioh wo continue to sell at Vkrv Cheap Rates. We havo Just Oponoil a lot of Hoods bought in the Home Markotsat Jon Prices (by our own buyer, lately returned from England and tho Continent), and whioh we shall sell muoh under the Ordinary Prloes. Amongßt thorn are a Bplondlo Lot of LACE CURTAINS. TABLE OU.TUS. CUETONNKS. CunTAIS Band, and ordinary Manchester Stuff. A Lot of FURNITURE. FAKOY BRAC KETS, and Occasional ciiatrs. ' GARLICK & ORANWELL. OUR NEW FACTORY, with all tbo Maohlnery Applianors now In mil Bwlng. enables ot Kxenute Orders with promptitude, and , Uhoaper Bates than before. Wo have an IMMKNRK STOCK Of I SON BJDSTEADS and GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, for thoso aboat to Furnish, to select irom' GARLICK « CRANWKLL, JOB LOT-WHITE LACK CURTAINS JOB LOT-COLOURED TABLE CLOTHS JOB LOT-WHITE TABLE DAMASKS raffißffi&ffoboD CRETONNES Just Opened „ , OHKAP LOT of CARPETS Just to Hand. ' GARLICK fc ORANWELL, Unrnlshlng Warehouse, Qusen-stroet. GO TO GARLICK & OK ANWELL for Iron Bedstead GARLICK & ORANWELL for Bedding GAKLICK X CRANWKLL for Carpets GARLICK & CRftNWELL for Furniture GARLICK & CRANWKLL for Floor Cloths GARLICK & CRANWELL for Chairs GARLIOK & CRANWKLL tor Chimney Glass GARLICK & CRANWELL for Sun Blinds GARLICK feCKANWEbL for Rowol iffo's Soring Wire Mattrasses GARLICK S. CRANWELL for Fenders and Flrelrons. GO TO GARLICK & CRANWKLL for all yon want— For your House, their Goods are Cheap, and For Country aro well packed; For Town are delivered free; For Cash, 5 per cent, discount allowed. FURNISH YOUR HOUSE FROM TBE CITY HALL FURNISHING ARCADE, QUBEN-ST. and LOBNE-ST., AUCKLAND. Qarlick & Cranwell, FOR A LARGE "QTOCK, FOR A GRAND T7ARIETY, FOR SUPERIOR TWITTING, FOR _ E BEST " VALUE, IN men's, boys, and youths* Clothing and Outfitting, the new zealand CLOTHING FACTORY Stands Unrivalled. Auckland branch 158 and 160, QUEEN-STREET. J, FrrzsiMONß, Branch Manager. N.8.-Strangers are reqoosted to avoid spu rious Imitations ot tho Establishment. -XT r^ARPETS JS c w Kj_ William R. Bridgman Has just received a nice Lot of New OARPETB whioh he will sell very oheap— TAPESTRY OARPBTS. from 2/3 yard KIDDERMINSTER CARPETS, from .8 BRUSSELLS CARPETS, from 3/11 NICE ASSORTMENT OF NEW TABLE COVERS. HEARTH RUGS, from 6/8 WW jSrda NEW FANCY MATTING, 1/yard, A New Lot ot Ladles't Ik and Chenillei CAPES Silk Brocade OAPE3, Cashmere DOLMANS LAOK CAPES, &a. in great variety: choloe Goods to be sold at Warehouse prloes Lot ot Ladles' nice Silk JACKETS, from 21/ A Splendid Lot ot NEW CLOTHING in Youth and Boys'. Very good value. 120 Pairs Men's Bummor TWEED TROUSERS, 6/9 pair, worth 9/6 25 Men's New Sao SUITS. 25/, worth 40/ Large Stook of Lace and Muslin CURTAINS, 2/9 to 30/ pair ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST PRICES. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE UPPER QUBEN-9TRKBT ■KTEPLER -jyTALT THXTRAOT. The undersigned, AS AGENT, has just opened in EXCELLENT CONDITION the first shipment of the following t— KEPLER'S EXTRACTgMJ^ KEPLERS EXTRACT OF MALT^ KEPLER'S EXTRACTS M^^^ KEPLER'S EXTRACT OF MALT^ KEPLER'S KXTRACT^OF^ALT.^ KEPLER'S EXTRACT OF HAW.^ KEPLER'S EXTRACT OF MALT, K_._ri_.no with Oil and lodide O* Irok The "Lancet* Baysi-"Kepler Malt Extraot la .err Hoodiand maybe need with oonfldenoe." "sS^Portot the Lancet" on the Kepler MaltKxtraot i-Kepler's Extraot of Malt la as flastlnot an advance In^WS^S!," ?*! the introduction of ood-Uver oil. It Is one of ou? tot remedies for atonlo dyspopsia. and to undoubtedly useful in oonsumptlon and other wasting diseases." * Agent for Auckland— GRAVES AICKIN. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), Established 1862. .Purveyors of Light, Heat, and Powbb. The Company sell and erect gas-flttlngs, In eluding gas apparatus of every de.orlp.loni also Iras-power engines, Stook Includes Otto Gas Engines. Offlce and Showrooms, Fon-street