SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIIH WATVR /This Evening, 9.12 huh WATER < To . morrow Mornm g ( B.3l SU>:SKT.-Thls Evening, 5.53 8" T N RIBE.-To-morrow Morning, 6.17 il 'ON'B AGE.-First Quarter. 3rd, 8.51 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING. - Rowena.s.s., Norris.from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

YESTERDAY. St. Ijuvrei c;. barquo. McKenzio. for Kaipara Bella Mary, barque, McDonald, for Mongonul Ransom, brigantlne, Harris, for Nukulaelee

Inwabds Coastwise. — Rose, from Mahu rangl. with 16 tons firewood, 3d pieces junk tim ber ; Bessie, from Kennedy Bay, with 22.C00ft timber; Violet, from ihamus. with 17,000 ft timber; Mercury, from Tairua, with 23,500 ft timber; Fanny, from Whangapoua, With 28,000 ft timber; Progress, from Whangapoua, with 29.000 feet limbar; Lake Superior, from Mangawai, with 14 kauri logs; Paku, from Tairua, with 25,300 feet timber.

Outwards Coastwise. — Kose, for Mahu xangi; Dream, for Thames: Bessie, for Kennedy Bay; Violet, for Thames; and Fanny, for Whangapoua.

About 900 persona visited the Japanese cor vette Tsukuba yesterday.

The sohooner Sybil has hauled off from the wharf, and will most likely Ball for Rurutu this evening.

The mission schooner Southern Cross was berthed v.l Queon-stree Wharf to-day.

The s a. Penguin has been docked for cleaning.

The s.s. Tarawera, from Southern ports, may be expected about 0 o'clonk this evening; and the Rotomahana and (ity of Sydney, from Sydney, about midnight

The barquo Looh Bredan has recelvod a large quantity of copra from tho schooner Sovereign, and is now loading gum, &0., for London,

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

4RRIVALB.

Sarah Pile, brigantino, Patterson, from Grey-

mouth Maud Oraham, schooner, Joggerson, from Grey-

mouth ■ < Douglas, s.s., Scott, from Waitara Lalla Hookh.B.s., Bailey, from Waitara Argyle, s s., Amodeo, from Waitara Hannah Mokau.s.s., Dale, from Kawhia

DEPARTURES.

Hannah Mokaa, s.s.. Dale, for Waitara Douglas, s.s., Scott, for Waitara Lalla Rookh, s.a., Bailey, for Waitara

The brigantine Sarah Pile and schooner Maud Graham arrived from Greymouth on Saturday afternoon, the former with 128 tons coal and 3 tons bonoa, and the latter with 126 tons coals.

The steamers Douglas and Argyle arrived from Waitara yesterday, the former with 26 horses and 162 sheep, and the latter with 26 torses and 163 sheep and 10 paekagos sundries.

The as. Hannah Mokau axrivod from Kawhia on Saturday afternoon, i-iha left again at 5 o'clock for Waitara.

The s.B. Lalla Rookh arrived from Waitara yesterday morning with 20 head cattle, 110 sheep and 2 kctjs butter. She left again at 11 o'oloolc to-day with 20 bags flour. 10 mats sugar. 2 bales paper and 39 pookageasundries.

Tho s.s Douglas left for Waitara at 1 o'clock to-day, with SB cases kerosine and 30 packages sundries.

The Northern Cos. s.s. Argyle leaves for Heklang* at 1 e'ulock to morrow. - .

TJio Union Go's. Bs. Hawea is duo from the South at 10 o'clock to-morrow. Sue leaves for the South again at 1 o'clock, latest train for pas sengers at noon. ". : . -

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

'Wellington, this day.—Arrived, yesterday afternoon: Wakatipu, from Sydney. ■Blitkf, this day.—Arrived: Te Anau, from Melbourne, 7 a.m. Oisboh.vb, this day.—Sailed; Tarawera, for Auckland, S p.m. yesterday.

Our Athlete's Verdict.

BICYCLING.

John Route, EBq., champion bicyclist ot Eng land and Australia, who at present Is open to run a loiiii-diaranct) race wltfi anyblcycllat for thechnmiiionßliip of tho world, gives his per sonal uximrlence of the valuable properties of St. Jacob's Oil, as used by him In his recent contest with Jno. Watson "or the chanipion»hip ofAualralia -' - -

ZCB, Klizaheth-Btroet North, • • ■ • • 'Jlslbourne,' Victoria, 23rd November, 1883. ■ To tlin Editor AucKtAHD Evenino Stab. Dear .Sir.—l -nslfo toadd my cheerful endorse ment at tin; good effects I have at all times re ceived from the uso of St Jacob's Oil when in active training and raping. Daring my recent 6 days' contest held In the Melbourne Exhibi tion Building far 4500 and the championship of tho Australian and adjacent colonies. It was my boon companion. I continually uaed it before and after each day's performance, and the re sults simply tfcUoaislutd me. After riding for 8 consecutU o hours each day. viz., from hulf-paat 2-. until half-punt 10, my limbs would become sore anil stiff from ovor-exorUun, but after boioK wiillnibbed witli the nil all muscular. pain lißii'^tia'Hly vanished and I felt aap^>' aaevor. -»riiroofpositiv«,tt/turtJio«onJjMp-^esn over, I n-ic lU' miles against tjt^~^ l Tf-^'- was 'i"JHdlencc andiujcmiipy^i.'/nebefore a pub tiea^-a-wi"" '"-trenrtett-JKvi Kin 8 hours II minntfcWhnt doc-5 n, Another applleßaoDOf St Jacob's on *SBif~J>7 kb 4lt removed all feel ings of fatiffiie nnrt 1 /nlr perfectly lit for another race. Am positive it ulued me u> wih tJwsmatch^ and I Shall nevei-«iitur a allniUur eoutcat aritliout a bicycle and St. Jacub's Oil, . . I strongly advise all " \v\we\mm" VOA other athletes totfire it v. trial, nui led m\if con vinced thrlr cxporlcnccn tvill coaiparo favour ably witli toy own. ' ■ I rei.uUH.<U;Br Slf. Vuurstralr. J/>HK tUILVK. ' CRICKET. DAVlll HCOrr. K«q.. of the firm u( Mossri BoylitttiidScolt. Criukelmiil FooUoill Popot, Melbourne.' Vlultirla.4-" 8L Jacol/8 OU re lieved tnoHt riiict- ol \,.iiu. luominend it toall footballurijind criebnttin."- AQUA'NUB. „ EDWARD TrUeKETT, Keg.. one of the world's greatusi. oarsnion.—" I havu found'SL Jacob g ' OU a sure and certain cure.'' t CENUItfENKSS GUAftAN'TKED. ST. JACOB'S OIL CONQUERS!PAIN. IT CURES HIIEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, HEADACHE, TOOTHACHE, BACK ACHE. ASO ALL SIMILAR AUGMENTS. A cash reward of £100 will be paid by the op AMKIUBA, Proprietors of St. Jacob's. Oil. or by their accredited local ropresenteUveg. to any person producing proof to the effect that the testimonials published by them in regard to SL Jacob a Oil are not strictly genuine. '. ' '.' , , \tnotnaiixVxpdtt M. LEVY AKD COMPAKY. AOCBX.AVS.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Hails tvitx Close as under:— This Oat. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at 4 p,m. For Whitiangi and Upper Mill, per Rowena, at 5 p.m. For Russell, Kawnkawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per Wellington, at S p.m. For Whangarei Heads, ICiimo, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Annie Milbank at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, Ist April. For Tairua. per Mercury, at 9 a.m. For Waiwcra, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, and Wark worth, etc., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Hokianga, etc., per Argyle, at 11 a.m. For Taranakl and Southern Ports (and London, from Lyttelton. via Rio de Janiero and Ply mouth, per Ruapehu), per Hawea, at 11a.m. For Tryphnna, per Mary, at 2 p.m. Per City of Sydney, as follows— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3.30 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of ICurope, at 3.30 p.m. For money ordeM, registered letters and newspapers, at 2.30 p.m. Luto letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to tlfe postage, will be reccivod by the Mail Agent on board the stcainor up to the time of sailing. This mail will be duo in London on Sat urday, May 10, iBS 4. Per Tarawera, as follows For India, China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For Rubsoll, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi, or Naples, for letters, &0., specially so prepaid and addressed, at 4 p.m. Money Orders, registered letters and news papers, at 3 p.m. Late letters for Sydney and Molbourno only at 4.20 p.m. For Thames, per Hotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Kama, Wnngaroi, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Mac gregor, at 5 p.m.

N.B.—The Waikuto line of malls, Auckland toTe A wnmutu, heretofore olnsed at 7 30 a.m. daily, will, in future, close at 8 a.m.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster, Chief Poat-ofllce. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March sj. jBB4.

Abbott's Opera Houso—" Ilnnttd Down," a drama, 8 p.m.

Wcllo iloy-stroet Baptist Church—Annual Meeting of Blue Ribbon Army, 7.30 p in. ProtOßtiint Hall, Newton—Mooting of Gough Tomperanoe Loyal Orango Lodge, 7.30 p,m. St. - opulphrn'a Mutual Improvement Society —Dobato; " Should tho State Legislate for tho Prpvoution of Pauperism ? 8 p,m.

\V«llesl«y--Btroot East School— Rehearsal (pr Hr Pooloy'B Qqtwl Friday Concert, 8 p.m. Choral Hall—Auckland phoral Sopjcty. 8 P.m.

Births.

GOW. — On Marph jKWi. at ljor residence, Stanloy.3tre.3fc, ,£r°h H|ll, J|io wife pi J. D, Gow of a son. THOU.-On March Uio.^Oth, the wifo of Captajn (jhaifes Thou of a daughter.

Deaths.

CODLIN.—On Marph 30. at his parents' pegj denco, Vernon-street, Freomanß Ray, aftev a short and painful i llncss, Alfred John, only Bon of Theo. and Mary Ann Codlin; aged 14 months. Deeply regretted. SSOWPJSN,-.-On March |1, at his resulonco, Colto goad, pharips Snowmen; aged rears. ' The funeral will )^ayp his late resilience at 3 p.m ohWe4nesrtfty,ApFtt?- friends kindly tf.ccopt this inyitat)o». STEINBKRG.-r-On March 3f, a"; tho Auckland Hospital, Bornhardt Stoinhprg. Tho burial service will bo held atthe Jewish Gpinetery, Symonds-strept, April Ist, at noon. Fj:{o;ii}fl nf tjjo deceased ar,o invited to op present.

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

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1881.

For thjß cause that tatkfl asslstanpQ, &or the wrong that needs ipsttanp*. For &c fti tp rp in tho distance, And the good that we can dp.

T^wjiiao and h}s companion)? leave by thp Tarawpra tomorrow for Sydney, pn r°V(e for J3itgl.an,d. The objoct 'of liis visjt is scarcely clear even to the members of tho party. Their iatoyvlow with Sjr Goorge (Grey most have exploded the idea that they C>m accomplish a political purposo in tiondon, but Tawhiao 8 curiosity to see the native home of jihje pakehas has been aroused, .anfli noting wj/1 damp hjs deter mination to see with his own oyes the won derfujthingsof whjchhe has heard. After <Mmpl,ote js.ol.ation torne.arly2oyea.rs, during syhijcl} Auckland grow from a little village Jo a great ,C>ty, jtb,p representative qf Maori national .aspiratjflns'h.as b.epn B,eized with a desire fo travel, The stories of Sydney Taiwhanga are perhaps responsible, more jthan aught else, for the present mission, ,an 4 ye* Taiwhanga has been left beh'jnfl-snph is the reward of all ■great patriots I Tajwhanga, the lion of the [ y^origjnes "Protection .Soc/ety, the authorised agent ,of the .Great Phjlan%qpjp j,and-.Jpbb. ing Company, and thp honoured of Jtj^je Frjncp ,gf Wafes, past on the un-: sympathetic bosom ,pf jjrs Tajwhanga, who | geja drunk—and aU for +he jpanf; of .sordid j goldJ. 'tis very sad. IJojyeyer, fate Is i offcen cruel even to clever schemers; and : thje representative chiefs who constitute^ the present party Jjaye proved their j shrewdness ij> reckoning at its full value the length apfl breadth pi Taijvhanga's • patriotism. Mcßoth h°S 3'so been iudi-! ciously dropped through. T))B ohjefs who go are men whose standing j among the Maor^ is unquestioned, and if they are received jn England with kind ness and taken jt.Q spo the sights of the great c}ty under discreet escort, their journey jyill, we believe, bear good fruit. Tawhiao will understand) fully, for tl;(; first Urao perhaps, the extrav.i: ganpe of }iJb pfetentjons to kingship, apd the folly of a few ill-armed natiyes attempting jto measure t^eir strength against tho powpt .of the Prjtish Empire. He will also Jearn that the rule of the Queen of England is gyn^nflmous with frßedfim and justice to 3(K),POO,0(}0 of people UviftfS under her sovereignty. A shrewd ojjsef vef like Major Te Wheoro, M.H,R., wiH find muchfflp4 for reflection in the course of his iourneyings; and if the party come daqk with their ideas eypanfled, and the self-dolusions bred ,of isolation swept away, their mission will not have been jp y.a>n. We wish them a pleasifnt wyape.

Considerable interest attaches if) Jilfo present voyage between tho steamers Roto mahanaand Pity of Sydney.nowon the way from Sydney to this port. On a preyipus occasion when these rtsamers had a trial of speed, the Union pteamep made the same trip in several hours les9 than the P.M,S.S, Company's boat, and it remains to be seen whether she can repeat the per formance. Both Isffc Sydney on Thursday afternoon, and are consequently expected to put n ft i appsaranco here about mjd night.

The awotf n'te presented at the meeting of the Kurtoiui Gotd-minjng Company's meet ing to-day showed thftt the operations daring; tho yea? haMe been carrjeflon at a considerable toss. Tb.e diractoips #rfl #}n. tinuing operations {n the hone that there aro further rich depsfts in the Company's propt-i -ty which may yet be wniie upoj), and which should r«»up thp losses .sustained..

The iirst annual meeting of tho Tramway Co, was hold ta-dtiy {vide report o.ljie»-hflve), Inter alia, the directors' report stftted thflfc tenders would bo forthwith called for the Jervoi* Bo»d conne*>tian, the Poiisonby stablen and ear-house, and the Col[cgp Hill portion of tho lfno, whish at fiyst will be carried on with horse traffic, leayine in abeyaoos for the presewt thi> f|ueßtfo» of constructing an underground cable thorp. The lino between Queen-ptrcpt Wharf and Karancahupp Road fa to be opened foe traffic in about five wgeka, and tliat poition of the line between Queen-street Wharf .and Ponsonby via Freeman's Bay wilj aise be opened.before the whole work is complete.

A man named Robert Leary was ojrested by Sergeant Clarke, of the Water Poltee, yesterday, having in bis poaaeßsion a watch and chain worth about £3- The man uuiiifj not give a reasonable account of hr.iw ;ie beoiime possesßed of the tti'ticleg, of which the following description may lead to their identification by the owner:— Nickel silver keyless watch, open : faeed, work? flhowing through dial; gold albert (inferior), 0.Z., 29 WW, with oval ring Bcratchcd across the WW< The word "Series'" underneath -

Tlie annual meeting of shareholders in tlie Auckland Agricultural and ulercantile Company was held this afternoon, the pro ceedings being of some private character. No dividend was declared, but a balance from the year's operations was carried to the criftUt of Profit «M !w WWWt,

The District Court was occupied to-day with an action in which Daniel MeGeary Bought to recover £100 from the proprietors of the Dairy Farm at Remuera for wages and wrongful dismissal. The pleas set up in defence wore |that the plaintiff was dis missed because of his own misconduct in getting drunk, and that tho wages claimed had been liquidated by payments made in various ways. There were numerous wit nesses in the case.

The New Zealand Pedigree Stud Com pany will send 30 head of pedigree Hero ford cattle to 'Frisco per mail steamer to morrow.

Messrs Mullenger and Brett, the con tractors for the Eureka contract of tho Thames- Waikato railway, have mado fair progress considering tho difficulties they have experienced. The rails are laid to the tenth mile and ballasted as far as Eureka station. A gang of men forming the road ahead have accomplished about 14 miles, being now at Jenkin's siding. Tho spongy nature of tho ground causes some trouble to the contractors, who have had to put doable the specified quantity of ballast owing to tho soft formation. On Friday the Inspector was measuring up tho work, and found 12 inches of ballast under the sleepers, though only six inches is required by thecon tract, allowing that the contractors aro doing justice to this part of their work.

Tho annual meeting of the Kamo Coal Company was called for to-day, but lapsed for want of a quorum. The meeting will be hold at 11 a.m. tomorrow.

To the Editor: Six,— It is noteworthy, in connection with tlio case of Reginu (or Blair) v. the employees of tho Union Sash and Door Company, for forcible ontry at Hikutahi, which comes on for trial to morrow at tho Supremo Court, that no fewer than eight of the grand jurors are shareholders in the Union Sash and Door Company, the Chairman of Directors—by whose orders, presumably, tho act was com mitted—bcingamongstthenumber. Itwould appear to be tho undoubted duty of these gentlemen to ask His Honor to relievo them of the obligation to adjudicate in tho case; but tho question remains will thoro then remain a sufficient number of Grand Jurors to deal with the charge. Grand Jurors, it appears, cannot be challenged in open Court in the manner that common jurors are.—Yours, &c, Lex.

The following tenders were received by Mr Thos. Holder, architect, for a residence in Wellington street ;—Potherick, 1289 10s; A. Hanson, £314 ; Ed. Davis, £320 ; Upton, £.835; Julian, 1 385 jA. Pollard, £300; Wrigley and Pfandoock, C3P3 ! A- '-T. Craig, £375; J. Wood, »39C; Mattson and Pol lard, £408; Henderson and Kerk, £451.

To tho Editor s Sir,—Regarding the selection of the Clerk of Works, it is to be hoped the City Council will choose some one of experience and thoroughly com potent to fulfil the duties, and not allow friendship to bjas thpm in the appointmont. I think on f|)is ocpasjpn candidates shoujd bo required to 'satisfy tho Council tha't'thoy arp in pvery way competent to do tho work, as ratepayers do not feel happy in having to makp up fqr the errors of incompotent officiajs.—Vpurs, «c.,F. CfiQiiS.

Thp meeting of Arniy Qold-ipining Com pany's shareholders' which. was to haye been held today, lapsed for want of a quorum. T()p Fife Brjgade Amatour Dramatic Club,' assisted by AJjss Lucy Hilton nnd Miss Uollu Sutherland, garo a performance in the Opera House on Saturday evening to agoodhpiißp. "St. Patrick's Night; or, The Fatal Duel,1' which was given on Moi^. day week, formed th.o piece ((e TesifLrj-*^, Misses Ash ton and Sutherland ili!Li-'l til leading female roles. The 'jS c "arU wo c ?±H?s£i A musical ami acrobatic i L" "Viollpwed, and tho entertainment V°.jd with tl)o laughable %co, "Irish 'justice.1'

A nuiaber of memliora from Mo^tqn Oon gregoitlonal Church visited Onohunga yos terday, and hold Bpecial sorvicos in the Onehunga Congregational Church, which wore well attended b,y a very attentive con gregation, who' opppnrod very much in tprpsted witl) t^j ablp addyosses'of the brethren.—(Opnflijunip&fpd).

At the North Shore yesterday afternoon a Japanese sailor good-naturedly suppliod a lad with opium. The youngster took tho drug, and was soon bo deeply affected by its fiubtjlo jnfluenoo that by'stnndors thought tljo luil vyas driink. Constabjo liolso sprinkled the juvonilp with water and othor restoratives, and, iIP was sqon restpred to COl)aofQHSljes3.

A lad, aged 14, a son of Cnptsin Mlncham, of tho sclioonor Sea Broozo, was thrown from a horse at Parnoll ypstorday, and sus tained concussion of tho brain. Ho was conveyed to the Hospital, wlioro ho now lies. His condition is prpcarious, but there are hppeß that he will recover.

Tho manly art of self-defence has always bepn a favourjto pastime of young Anglo- Saxons, and judging from vho number I hut uttpifd the periodical glpvp pontcsts at thp Theatre Royal, thin species of athletja aipusement would seem tp be very popular amongst thp youth pf Aupftland. Freed from tho brutaHsinginfluencpeof the P. R., where burly men with hpvculean limbs stood for hours battering their face out pf all human semblahcp, boxing is a healthy and exhilarating pastimp. Wo vfsited a fistfc display at tjje Thpntrp Royal on Saturday night lost; several amateurs displayed tijeir skill jn a series of "sots to," and a wejl pftntpstet} "mill" took place between Dpnpran, thp lightweight champion of Auckland, and Weatherburn, a heavy-weight. The contest ended in a dray.

To tho Editor: Sir, —On passing ftlpng Stanley-strjeet, the writer's attention was attracted to the filthy state of the open drain on the west side of that street. Found pn incmjry that a plosed sewer from the Hospital comes to t))p surface about half-way tp the southmost point of that street, from whence issues matter and material of a most objectionable kjnd, and is IJable to foh tor any epidemic oxistingin tho city or suburbs, and topolluto the whole district traversed by this stream. Wore there a sufficient current of water to carry off the nuisance,attention would not require to be called to it, but in tho interests of those in proximity to it, the drain should either be1 ppvered over or flushed with a regular supply of watbr. The attention of tho city authorities should at onpp bo directed to this nuisance.—¥ours, ptp., ,J. D.

Thp work of thp Gospel TemporanpP Mission appears to have oeen vigorously prpseputed during the past year. In ad dition to thpse who jpinod the Army at meet ings and olsowliore, we learn that the efforts of the Ladies' Committee in their house-tp-hpuse visitations have also resulted in fully one thpusand persons assuming the badge. Thp apnual meptjng qf thp Blue Ribbon Army takes place this evening.

An abridgement of the service of song entitled "The Ministry of Flowers" was rendere'oj yesterday afternoon on the Hos pital lawn. The Alexandra street phpir was conducted py Mr Frith, the harmon ist. The Rev. W. §: Potter read the selected passages, which were exceedingly poetical. The prose essay and the eighteen lyrics wpre written by Qeorge Henry Gfjd dims, a sphoohnaster pf Islington, author of ''Mental Arohitppture,'' "ft)}th, thp Gleaner," etc! The music wss jijijinly fty John Guest, formerly a decorative painter of Lpamingtpn. The duet, " Flowers for ihe Sick,'' was most appropriafe.and sung with much feeling by Miss Qribble (con tralto) and Miss (eoppnp). The collection was for an invalid cjiair an,4 a |trump,et, procured by Mr Lincoln fpV f, patient who \s very jnlinn, and whose sense pJE jjgjring is nearly gone.

T)>o Masonic Hall in Princes street had a narrow escape from dpsti'upttojt by fjip J O st eyenjng. Soon afier ftyo o'clock, Majpt Qrepn ■{■•)? passing the building, »'![pji lie observed some p\ t iiiii'Sn playing within thfl railing. I/e mentioned the fa^fc to two con- Utahlfiii who wujro Pfi thpjr way tp tIPVPrI)- --ment Ifoi'sp, fti|4 they prospered round to t/)C half and sent tho eijildreii a^ay, While thuspng'tged. (ilioyfoundaheapcf shayine3 o» fjrfl on tl.ie flag.-stones at the rpar, and close to Urn \tovph (Joof- Tho flames werp extjngHishctl, and it wa^i then fo"n ( j that tho door was somewhat seriously char-red. The (jonefcabusg Informed Mr Alexandpr Qillespje, caretaker of Govepnine'lt House, of the ciFOumstances, and ho went round with Mr Tongp to see jf all was right. Tljoy found the n^ mafctin'T had takgn fire, and that the place w»9 tiTled with emoko. Tliey tore up the matting without delay, o«d filnw ing it into the yard, extingui3hed the fire with govern! buckpts of water, There is but little doubt that the children seen by Major Green in the enc}osure pet fire to tha shaving;-, butna rnalioe is imputed to them.

It is announced that the fancy goods, &0,, left over from the St, Benedict's Bazaar held during the Christmas eeauon, will bo disposed of during the prosont woak in Messrs Milne and Choyoe's old premises, at the corner of Queen and Wellesley streets. The «ale will be commencsd to-morrow afternoon.

A special Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held on Wednesday afternoon, 2nd of April, at 3 p.m., at the rooms, Insurance Buildings. Address from Mr Federli on ■> " Ser|pulture and Sub-tropical Industries,"

Tho band, under Mr Hunter, performed on Saturday afternoon in tho Western Park. Tho weather was remarkalily fine, and several hundred jjersons listened to the choice strains of the well-trained musicians.

Mrs Grannity, who fell from the upper story of an Albert-street boarding-house, is now considered out of danger.

Arthur Riley's grand concert and ball will be held to-morrow evening in tho Lome-street Hall, when, in addition to thirty-throo water colour paintings, a good programme will bo produced, bearing the titles of popular songs and selections by local amateurs of fnir talents. The eighteen dances form another attraction.

Mr W. 11. Skinner, architect, has re ceived to-day the following tenders for a cottage at Devonport:—Hill, £279 ; Oliver, £265 ; Smith, £250; Mill (accepted), £224.

The public school drawing competition of the Auckland Society of Arts for Mrs Clayton's prize will take place in the Wel leystroet Schoolrooms on April 12th. The competition is open to the pupils of Auckland and Parnell Grammar Schools, Girls' High School, and all district schools. Intending competitors should give notice to their teachers by Friday next.

Tho Rev. Mr Evans preached his farewell sermon in the Episcopalian Church, Takapuna, yesterday, prior to his departure for the Thames.

Tho cricket match on Saturday between Eton and Invincibles resulted in a victory for the Eton by 42 runs, the scores being— Invincibles 3S, Eton 80. Tho Invinciblo? had 9 wickotg down for US in the second innings. Tho top scororfor Eton was Tay lor, 82, not out, whilo Carter made 12 for the Invinciblos. Alma and Carlton played a match in tho Domain, the former winning by 35 runs on tho first innings. For the Alma, Hill made a good score of 30 and 47, whilo for the Carlton Hawkins made the best stand. Scores: Alma (Ist innings), 77; 2nd innings, 118 for nine wickets. Carlton, 42. Holland's team defeated New ton by 38 runs, tho scores boing 85 and 47 respectively. For Holland's, O'Hare made 49; J, B. Mell, 10; Thomas, 9; Burfoot, 6 i while for Newton the best scores were— Mills, IS ; Bennett, 9; Taylor, 8 ; Bushell, 8.

To-morrow night, Arthur Riley's Art Union. Conceit, and Ball will bo licid In the Lorne-Btreet Hall, Front seats. 3s, will receive three Art Union tickets; romulnder of hall, 2s, will receive two Art Union tickets. Poraous who have Art Union tickets will be admitted by showliiK not less than two at the door. The drawing to tako plaeo ono wook from date of conoort. Komembor—Thirty-three wator-colour pain Rjjs in handtomo frames.—(Advt.|

ARRIVAL OF THE GOVERNOR

His ExcjiliJyJWY THE QovsitSQß, accom panied by Miss Jervoia and Major Eccles, A.D.C., arrived nt tho Auckland Railway Stafjon from. tUo Waiknta (ew minutos befpiu noon today, Ho wa s rooeivod by tho Mayor, tho Town Clork, and Mr Poniiefathor (Privato Socrotary). His Worship (July >yolcoir\o(l the distinguished visitors back to tho city, and trusted that thoir stay would prove to. b,o a ploa.Bn.nt ppo. TjiP floyornor pxpressed thoploasurp ho felt at being agajn pni^'otl along with Lady Jorrojs, to vilit-^Hokfand! andnmmdrad l,ohml n^JGubt thtttohoth nII, t -f'■ "'^ wo«ld hovoryaproo iv t.- gubernatorial party then drove i " r n _*Hi (Sovornment Houso. Wo under stand that His Excollency loavos for tlio Thqmcs by t|(p very early on Thursday »nd that ho oxpecta tq reaph, Oftrflmr>iu\pl about Saturday. jn oon'jun.ptlon \vlth Major Cantloy no viHnqtdeal with thequostion of tho dofenco of tlio northorn portion of tho colony until after the nextsossion of Parlia ment;

THE GOVERNOR AT CAMBRIDGE.

(BY TKI.KOHArn—QNyN OQni\ESPQN.DB}iT.)

OiVMlWDtitf, this day, Tun (l oyornor unit party, accompanied by tho Hop. Jvo (md Mrs Bligh, arrived hero on Saturday pvenjng, from Rotoru.Q, in one of Robinson's poaches dra\vn by six horses, during \\i* «.ta,y in Cambridge, His Excel lency put up o,t Qillott'B Na,tioii!tl Hatch Thp ]{py. Mr .Joryojs proiycliod a.t St. Andrew's Church ytwterdny morningi when tliero \ni.i a largo oongrogation. His Excolloncy and nuito attended tho service. About four o'clock yesterday evoning the party left for Hamilton

TAWHIAO'S ENGLISH MISSION.

The Natlyos B|d Him F^rowpll,

Toward;- the latter end pf last week, Tawhiao wus ut attending a, n&tivo meeting held foi: tlio purpose of bidding him and his congeners farewell prior to. thoir departure for England. On .Saturday afternpon, thp valediptpry ceremqnies bpirjg over, Tawhiao and his sujte left for Auck and by train- Thorp woro fully QOO natives to see him off. Of thpso, about 8()0 had conio down tho river from tho Upper Waikato' settlements, and tho remainder, had travelled ovprjand from the Thames and elsewhere. The party accompanying Tawhiao comprised Major To \Vheoro, M.H.R., Topia, the weplthy Wanganui chiof, who last week contributed £I,OQO to wards the expenses of the mission ; Putara to Tulii, who will act as secretary, Honana to Maroha, To Ngakau, and Whjtiora Tare* rani)}, ant} ab,ou,t 25 qtllPr natives of lesser note. The pa,rty arrived in town at 5.30 in the afternoon, and procpoded. a,t once to tho Governor Browne Hptel (Mossra Punning ham and Kjng's). It has transpired that the following will proceed tp England be aides the King i To VVheqro, Topta, Vatnra to Tuhi, and Sir Sk|dmpre, who will act as interpreter. The latter is a half-caste, apr parpntly about (30 years of ago. He was born at thp Bay pf Islands years before tho proclamation of British sovereignty, and in 1838, when quite a boy, he visited England. Since 1852 ho has resided in tho Waikato, and appear* tp pnjpy the ponfidencp of the King. Tawhiao says he etp depend upon Skidmoro to translate his words literally without em hollishing the regal utterances with any flourishes of his own. Skidmpre has a thorough knowledge of Maori, and speaks colloquial English well. On Saturday, five passages for tho members, of the mission were taken put, and they purpose leaving by thp Unipn S.S. Company's steamer Torawpra"for Sydney to-m(srro\v, thpnee to England via Melbourne by thp Sorata, which sails via Suez on April 12. Single tickets only have been taken out, as the King considers that it may be desirable to return by tho American route, or by direct steamer, Paul Tuhaero, who was to be one pf the party, is unwell,and will not be able to go. ,£jp far an we can ascertain, no definite programme has, l^een arranged, but Mr Gorst, M.8., tp whom Tawhiao has a letter of introduction from Sir George Qrey, has been written to by t)],e outgqing 'Fpispo mail, and the natives ejipept 'Jinf gentlprnan will meet them on t(ieir arrfval (n London. In tliis connection we may'mention that Patera tp Tuhi, the King's secretary, was pditor of i'Hokio},'1 the newspaper established to support tlie Kingite ca'usp, while Mr Gorst e4|tp*J t|)e i-Pihpihoi," tjje'loyal Maori organ. Yesterday,Tawhiao, accqmpan(ed by )))3 son, Tv Tawhiao.and spveral pthor natives, ftttended divine service at St. Patrick's (jatfipdfia), anc) v/orP addressed by Father Waltpr >lacdpnald ir, thpir mi) languagp. Tawhfap subßpfluently dined vfitll t\w rpv. gentleman at St. Patrick's Presbytery. Tawhiao takes a great intorpst in tlm Jifpaness «p,i)ors belonging to the Tsukuba. Pjjrfiijj ypßtprdfly he was lipard tP express ' surprise ->t tlielr (jimfnwfiva ptijtm'Pi f"i4 called them (ampuls. T|io IJlng ■ woivta tho blup rjbbon, arid wp aro assured that b(jtl) hp and ftH tho ipembers of his party have l'igidly adhered to tho tonns of then1 pledgp to abstain from intoxicants, jluring to-day the natives were in the Bank of Auatwilaaia and the National Rank o°nvert ing their roPney into drafts and gold, and later on they might have been aeon making purchase-3 of clpthing, etc, This morning Tawhiao wasfseen going Into Fonton'sestab lishment— his head adorped with a native headdress of flax and feathers. He shortly emerged bearing a European chatieau of a:sthetio shape, the front of whiph wag ornamented with a tremendous sunflower. It is bu (jpoiaed that this is Tawhiao'a delioato tnethpii of attesting h's appreciation of " higher art," •

THE LATE PRINCE LEOPOLD.

EPILEPSY THE CAUSE OF DEATH.

[BY CAI3LE.-COPVRIGHT.]

[kkuter's telkckams.]

London, March 28. Telegrams received from Cannes this after noon regarding the death of the Duke of Albany state that His Royal Highness died at two o'clock this morning in a fit, brought on by injuries sustained from a fall met with while at the house of the Nautical Club, Cannes. He slipped on the stairs of the club-house, and sustained an injury to the knee. He was removed to Captain Per civall's residence, close by, and put to bed. Nothing serious was feared, and he read the papers, conversed freely with those around, and partook of supper. Dr. Boyle was in attendance, and slept in tho same room, and at two o'clock in the morning he was startled by the Duke's heavy breathing, and found him in an epileptic tit. He died in six minutes, in the arms of his host, Captain Pereivall. The immediate cause of death was effusion of blood on tho brain. Ho was previously in splendid health, and wrote cheerfully to' his wife on Thursday. She is at Claremont, awaiting her expected confinement. How the Queen Received the News. The Queen is seriously prostrated by the news, and the ex-Empress Eugenic was with hor for several hours. Her Majesty's projected visit to Darmstadt, Germany, has been abandoned in consequence of the Prince's death. It is announced that the Duke's body will be brought to England, to bo interred at Frogmoro, Windsor. London, March 29. Profound emotion and universal sympathy is being manifested throughout the United Kingdom at tho intelligence of the death of the Duke of Albany. The Queen visited the Duchess at Claremont to day. Her Royal Highness is bearing the shock well, though near her confinement. Condolenoo With Her Majesty. Addresses to Hr Majesty, conveying the condolence of Parliament, will bo moved on Monday by Earl Granville in tho House of Lords, and by Mr Gladstono in the House of Commons. Alleged Apoplectic Seizure. London, March 30. Tho official bulletin of tho Duke of Albany's death attributes it to apoplexy. Tho marriago of Prince Louis of Batten burg with tho Princess Victoria of Hesse- Darmstadt will, of course, be postponed. Taking Homo tbe Remains. It is oxpoctod that H.R.H. the Princo of Walos will arrivo at Windsor on Wednes day next with his brother's body. Victorian MarUn of Rtapeot, Mkltoc«n», March 29. Mr James Sorvioo, tho.J,^s/ftT,"'has teie grfti4(ed i toj.jjo.ScQ%Ita,.y1 ta ,. y of stato a me ß ß a K e with tho Queen In hor bereave ment. Genera) roferenco was made in tho local churohos ta-day to tho death of the Duke, and the " Dead March " was played. Som.o of the edifices wore draped in blaok. (Received 31st, 12,40 p.m.) MELBOURNE) this day,—ln consequence of the donth of tho Duke of Albany, the proposed farowoll banquet to. the Marquis p| Honnanhy and other festivities in honour of His Excellency's departure have been postponed,

THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

HIV CAnLK-COVYIUQIIT.]

(KKUTKU'H CAOLEORAIUS.)

British Evacuation of the Country.

Cajro, March 27. Latest telegrams from Souaklm announce thatall tho British troops have now returned to that place, nnd three regiments have al ready embarked for England, A number of Arah Sheikha havo arrived at Souakim, and others are constantly coming there, professing friendship towards the British, mid declaring they havo no. sympathy with the Alithdi.

Admiral Howett's Mission to Abyssinia.

[SPECIAL TQ I'REKS ASSQCtATION.]

London, March 30,—The King of Abys sinia, at thp head o.f an army of 2>1,000 mon, has mot and wolcomod Admiral Howott, who recently propocdod thore on a secret mission. Maior-Ocnoral Graham's Viows. Major-Gonoral Oraham distrusts tho sin cerity of tho professod friendly Arabs, and $s not in favour of a British advance'being made on Bprbpr.

Recognition of Slavery.

(" AUK" HPHCIAfc.]

London, Maroh 24.—Admiral Howott, who is at presont at Souakim, has issued a notice ordering the whole of the slaves who ran away since the commencement of the insurrection to return to their masters,

SCINTILLATIONS.

" Kjno" Tawhiao Is in Auckland, en route for England. English mail leaves to-morrow. London water supply U said to be villain ously bad. l( Hunted Down " is to bo produced at the Opera House tonight. Major Atkinson will, it is said, start on his speech-making tour this week. Eighty men 'have been discharged from the Addingtota workshops, Cbristcnurch. Milk is at present the fashionable drink iirParis/ ;-*-: ■'• ■ ■ • ■ ■-:"■"' fOr\

It is believed that Mr Qladstojio's medical advisers will order him abroad. '

The Committee of Auckland Sericultural Association meet to-morrow evening in the class>room of the Mlisoum,

Bishop Barry is to bo installed at Sydrioy on Sunday, 22nd April. Russia's public debt is about £400,000,000. Interesting; debate tp-night at St. Sepul chre's School-room an the State and pauperism. Sir Stafford Northcote and Earl Cairns have recovered from their illness.

Thp financial year of the colony closes to-day. The deficit in revenup will bo about £130,000. ,-... ---" Eighteen-carrot vegetable soup" is to bo had at some of the restaurants. '

Thero are as many counterfeit men in this world as there are coin.

The Smith family occupies fifteen closely printed pagps of the Lqndpn directory this year. A ,three:roomed cottage at Nelson was b[|pnpd down' ]ast Saturday. It was in sured for £100, and the furniture tor £{50. Every man has three characters: That which he exhibits, that which he has, and that whjch he thinks he has. A'}(a.nßas jury gaye the follow-iiig verdict in a ci-.se where a map t||e<i in a statp of iq toxication : "Death by hanging—Found a rum shop.1'

A man named K. SjjceltQn was found drowned at M/ud Flat, Nelson, on Saturday }ast. jfp {a euppofipd to have fallen over the breastwork at hj-jh Wfttec, A boy named Peter Ityortin, while trying to pneer a ti't^iu in motion at Lincoln Station, Canterbury, pn Friday last, was run over, and so injured thflf he died the gamen|ght. rfio Caplnct. it Is said, have resolved upon introducing a bill in the ensuing session for tho amalgamation of city con stltuonclca,

Tho best government is not that which renderti the individual happiest, but that which renders tho greatest number happy. Mount Pleasant Estate, Canterbury, con sisting of 0,800 acres, with 10,000 sheep, was sold by auction on Saturday last, and realised £38,500.

On Saturday a fanny dross tournament and sports took place on the Caledonian Grounds, Dunedin, the proceeds of which wore to go to the Benevolent Institution. There1 were over 3,000 people present, and it is expected the affair will yield £300. The Mormons are still making converts among the Maoris. The "Wairarapa Standard " states that seven were baptised on a recent Sunday, and there are about fifty adherents to the fajth. among the patlvep in the Wairarapa at the present time. In onp qr ty/p instances it is said there }s a marked change in those who have pmbvaood the faith, low and drunken lives having given place to quite $he reverse. Jndja sh.pulfi be the jdepj country of our N>w Zealand railway reformer. A distance of over 1,50P rotfes pan be travelled there for $2 Bs id, and a journey ftf a^ovit thirty miles by rail In any dirootjoft from Calontta oan be made for sixpence

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CABLE.-COPYRIGHT.]

[uectkr's TMJsnitAMS.]

The British Government and French Convicts.

London, March 29.—A Paris message in the "Daily Telegraph" states that Earl Granville has strongly protested against the French Government allowing convicts to escape from New Caledonia. Earl Roseberry, speaking, in the House of Lords, testified to the horror and dismay with which the Australian colonists re garded the prospect of the recidivistes scheme being carried out. ne said it was impossible to exaggerate the strength of the feeling entertained, and the excitement was double that which existed when England proposed to discontinue sending convicts to Australia. Lord Carnarvon said that private letters he had received confirmed Lord Roseberry's state ments, and he agreed with Lord Roseberry in urging the Government to bring diplo matic pressure to bear. -It would be a great mistake to treat the subject as one of small importance. Earl Granville, in reply, re peated the statement that M. Ferry had assured Lord Lyons that the bulk of the recidivistes would be sent to Cayenne, and that only a small number of manual labourers would be sent to New Caledonia.

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The French Convicts Station.

London, March 30th. — Tho French Minister of Marine has informed the recidivisite committee of the Senato that the Government is trilling to send convicts to New Guinea, but that it is only possible to receive 2,000 of them at present. He asks that the operation of the law will be delayed for a year. The " Pall Mall Gazette" doubts whether tho Australian Government seriously threaten such a step as to exclude French ships from Australian ports. Mr Gladstone's Recovery. Mr Gladstone's health is improving, and he is now enabled to take outdoor exercise. London, March 29.—The friction sup posed to have existed on Egyptian affairs botween members of the Cabinet has been roduced. Tho New England Shipping Company (New South Wales) is announced with a capital of a quarter of a million, one-fourth being payable at once. There is no business doing in Australian wheat cargoes. Local Gorornmont and Taxation. The Government, in the Houso of Com mons, having refused to soparate their local taxation and local government reform pro posals, liavo, on a motion by Mr Alfred Pell, M.P. for South Leicestershire, been defeated by a majority of eleven in a largo Houso.

AUSTRALIAN.

Exhibition of Rowing by Hnnian.

Sydney, MarchJ2a r^i.%aismn"^ave an exlubijj'i'ij-'of rowing at Manley this after noon, when he pulled a race with Edwards, his trainer. Neither Trickett nor Clifford was present, ac expected. Fully 8,000 persons witnessed Haitian's performances.

Mr Gladstone's Health.-Intended Resig nation.

[" AGE " SPECIALS.]

London, March 18.—MrGladstoneis still indisposod, and by advice of his medical at tendants will abstain from attending his public duties for a few days. He is about to visit Lord and Lady Roseberry, at Epsom. A rumour is still being persistently circulated that Mr Gladstone intends to ro.-Jgn his position as l'riino Minister and dissolve- Parliament. Tbe New Commissioner for tho Western Pacific. I London, March 20.—1t is rumoured that ' Major-General Soratchley is to be ap pointed Her Majesty's High Commissioner for the Western Pacific, in succes sion to Sir Arthur Gordon, who retired in November last. Tbe Governorship of Victoria. London, March 21. —It is understood that numerous applications havo been received by the British Cabinot from gentlemen de -1 gfroua of Buoceeding the Marquis of Normauby as Governor of Victoria, but the appointment as yet has only been officially offered to Lord Reay, who recently de clinod. The Archbishop of Sydney. The "Tablet," tho Konmn Catholic journal published in London, announces that Dr. Moran, Bishop of Ossory, has beon officially appointed Archhishop of Sydney in succession to tho late Archbishop Vaughan. Colonial Heat In bondon-An Important Proposal. Lon'dov, March 24.—A company is being floated to be known as the London Colonial Meat Co., with a capital of £500,000. The object of the Company is to supply its members with colonial- frozen moats .at cheap rates. The genoral jwblio will also bo supplied, and the meat will bo deliverod from tho Company's establishment in carts specially oonßtruoted for the purpose. The Colonies and tho French Rocldlvlstos.

Tho report that the Reoidivistes Bill hod boon adopted by the Fronch Senate proved premature. Earl Derby has promised the Agunt-Gonorals of the Australian colonies that Earl Granville will forward another protest ngainst the bill heing passed.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORHKSrONDKNT.)

Tauuanoa, this day.—Tho " Telegraph " has ceased publication, the reason being the utter impossibility of oollcoting tho monoy earned and paying wages regularly. Key. D. Bruco is to purohase tho plant.

Thames, this day.—At the firing for the District Belt, Vol. A. Thomas made 92 points out of a possible 105. This is the highest score ever made on the range when shooting for a prize.

Cambjiipok, this day.—Tho Land Court is still engaged with the Te Whetu case.

(PKK PRKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Christchcrcu, this day. — A fire occurred at Sydenhatn on Saturday, doing damage to the amount of iso, covered by insurance in the New Zealand Office.

About midnight on the same day W. Alexander's boarding-house at Kaiapoi had a very narrow escape from being burnt down, Alleged Double Child Murder. At tho R.M. Court this morning, Mrs Roil was brought up charged with tho rourdor of her two children, who were I found drowned a short time ago in tho river Heathcote, After hearing evidence, the Bpnph committed Mrs Roil for trial. Dunedin, this day,—At Kaitangata, on Saturday, Wm. Davenport Parry was com mitted for trial for manslaughter. A five-. roomed houso off King^street, owned by Mrs Bajn, was burned down last night, The building wag insured in the , Norwich Union for £200. A four-roomed house and storo at Ander son Bay, occupied by Jn,o. Wm, Crabtrco, was burned down last night at midnight. The loss js not stated. At tho Supyomo Court today, George Luokhui'st was sentenced to three years' impriaonmpnt, concurrently, on several charges of false pretenpes. J)r. Parry has boen coinmittod for trial fov malpcftotjco, The evidence showed that in delivering the deoeaaed of a child he ruptured, the wpmb, causing the intostines to pvotvudo, In»poptov Wol-}on prosecuted and Papiel Stewart defended.

Saw Mill and Faotory turned Down,

Invehcabqill, this day,—Acker's saw mill at Otatara, near Invoroargill, was burned down early on Sunday morning. The fire is supposed to have been caused by a spark from tho engine lodging on the roof. Insurances ; —£loo in the Royal and £400 in the Norwich Union.

The turnery and furniture factory of Mr Hector Macdonald, Fay-street, was totally destroyed by fire between two and three o'clock on Sunday morning.

The precise weight of the ounce was fixed by Henry 111., who decreedthatit should be 640 dry grains of wheat, that twelve of these ounoes should be' a pound, and that eight pounds should be a gallon of wine.

How enviable (says a contemporary) is the case of the Seljvyn constituency, whicli will have had four elections for the House of Representatives in four years. In 1882 it elected Sir John Hall, in 1883 it elected Mr Lee, in 1884 it has just eleoted Mr Wake field, and in 188S it will elect the Lord knows whom. - :

BAKER PASHA'S DEFEAT NEAR SOUAKIM.

ROUT Of the COWARDLY EGYPTIANS.

(From the Special Correspondent of the "Sydney Mobnino Herald.")

ON BOARD THE EGYPTIAN S.S. CHEMN, EN

ROUTE FOR SUEZ, FEB. 8. As my last letter informed you, this com munication brings with it important news. The telegraph has told you what to expect, and of the disaster and, so to speak, anni hilation of General Baker's army. Hard things to write about, for one who was per sonally present, escaped by scarcely less than a miracle, and who has lost in the fray a dozen old personal friends and fellow officers, as well ns many acquaintances. It will be best merely to relate to you in my own way the experiences of the day, with the preparations of before, and the retreat of after time. COLLECTION OF THE EXPEDITION.

Tho last of Baker Pasha's force landed at Trinkitat, about six hours' run by steamer, on the Ist of February, just a week ago to day. Wo found the beaeli covered with tents, men, and stores, which were in ex cellent order. There boing no water on shore, water was brought in huge tanks from Souakim, and an Egyptian steamer was hard at work condensing close by. Entrenchments had been thrown up on the inside of the position in caso of attack with lines of about two miles, and outside these two small circular outside earthworks for night occupation. Trinkitat is but a name ; there is no house or inhabitant of the crescent-slmped promontory which en closes the harbour of that name. It is only a sprit' of land—actually at present an island—for there is a huge sea morass of mud and water in the rear cutting it off from the mainland. Next morning Baker ordored a huge work ing party to cross these morasses, and upon an eminence about four miles from Trinkitat he made an entrenched camp. This was to protect the guns in crossing. A few infan try, under General Sartorius, occupied'this fort during the night. No attack occurred, although a few rifle shots were fired at us during the night. In tho morning some camels brought us out water; and at about 11 o'clock the guns—two Krupps and two Catlings— arrived safely, accompanied by the cavalry (Egyptian and Turkish), and tho remainder of the force with General Baker and his staff. To accommodate all these, in number about 4,500, the lines were increased during the afternoon, and soveral small reconnaissances made. The troops were rested, and tho baggage and ammunition carofullyseonto, or distributed. For mo, this will ever be a memorable night. In a small army such as ours, officers are more thrown together, and are usually upon terms of great intimacy. Wo sat round a box with our grog and pipjes, and passed ov^Jr-H^-->[#siM&rfro'ur or~tw>y-'many were the opinions asked and given. Some said wo should inarch into Tokar unop posed ; others that we should have a battle half-way on the road, near the wells. Having to be up early, and to march next morning, we turned in early without tents, and waited for tho reveille to turn us out. This sounded at 4 a.m. It was a dull morning, with heavy clouds and rain— cheerless enough, in all conscience, and not a favourable omen. After a hurried cup of cocoa, which many we were to see no more shared with us in the half-light of a dismal dawn, we packed up tho few necessaries we were to take with us, and marched at about 6.30 on the direct road to Tokar. The rain shortly cleared for a while, and a huge double rainbow, unusually distinct, ap peared, with one foot at Trinkitat and the other over Tokar, which some of us said was a good sign. Wo know now. Our formation was as follows : An advance guard about a mile in front, of Egyptian cavalry, as skirmishers, with the usual sup ports of the same. The General and his staff, the infantry in columns of companies, flanking on either side the artillery and Catling guns. Then the transport, wiib water camels and ammunition. Finally, a rear guard of Turkish cavalry. On each outer flank skirmishers from the Egyptian cavalry. THE ADVANCE.

Wo marched about four miles, when scouts informed us of the presence of considerable numbers of the enemy ahead. We presently saw the enemy, and a halt being sounded, a Krupp gun was advanced and three shells sent into tho middle of the position occupied by the rebels. They then disappeared, and we again advanced. A mile further ahead tho same thing was repeated, with a similar result, and march sounded once more. The wells wore about it mile and a half to our left front, we having moved slightly to the right to avoid a quantity of thick bush difficult for the guns, when about a mile or more ahead, a party of rebels were observed riding across our front towards the left, evidently trying to turn our right Hank, or to ascertain what we were made of, and General Baker ordered the Turkish cavalry to charge out after these men, and to use sabres, but not pursue too far. We halted for a moment, and were just watching the Turks charge and tiio rebels turn in full flight when our attention was suddenly aroused elsewhere by hearing our Egyptian skirmishers commence a wild and heavy firing at apparently nothing at all. They kept up the fire in spite of a bugle sound of " Cease Fire," and a verbal order sent by Baker Pasha to them not to fire at all unless at a distinctly seen foe. They did not pay any attention to this order, and we saw them retreating towards us blazing away as reoklessly and uselessly as ever. All on a sudden we saw numbers of the onemy advancing swiftly towards us upon our loft front yelling thoir war-cry, c sort of hideous " hue-hue."

KURANUI HILL UNITED GOLD. MINING COMPANY.

Annual Sleeting of Shareholders.

The annual meeting of shareholders in this Company was held at noon to-day, Mr Thomas Peacock, M.H.R., presiding. The report of the directors detailed the work dono during the year. The report from the mine manager stated amongst other infor mation that gold valued at £368 11s 7d had been crushed for the Company, while from tributers tho value of gold crushed was £318 IDs 7d. Tho statement of accounts showed receipts from calls to havo been £1,207 Is; from gold nnd tributers, £687 Us I'd; crushing, £134 lSs 4d —making, with overdraft £1,521 4s Bd, a total of £3,550 10s 2d. In moving tho adoption of the report, the Chairman said tho operations of the year had been very disappointing, but the direc tors wore buoyed up with the hope that in such a large tract of ground as theirs there mvst bo other rbh deports than those taken out.—The ropoyts and balance-Bheet were adopted.—Messrs Howard, Kldd, and Wm, Buchanan were elected directors. Mr Hay was not nominated, it being stated that be would be unable to attend to the duties, as he would be away from Auckland for a con siderable tinio. Mr Wayraouth was re-ap pointed auditor,

MINING NEWS.

[nv TEIiEaiUPH.—OWtf CORRESPONDENT.]

Thames, this day. Rkubrn Paiir.—At the big floods throe weeks ngo, tho Mqanataiari creek broke into this mine, Hooding tho low lovel for a length of 2,000 fopt, and depositing many tons of debris. Tho men have only just finished clearing this away, but are how at work again taking out a trial parcel. Camhkta.—The reef has not been taken down in tho win/.o yet, nor will it bo for a day or two, but late on Saturday aftornopn about a pound of good picked .stono was secured from tho small footwall stringer, Adelaide.—A trial parcel of 7 loads from tho reef at tho low lovel give 4ozs 12dwts gold valued at £3 Is Gd pev o?.. This, con sidering that tho reef was composed of a mass of stringer?, is very satisfactory. In tho face it is coming together. Operations will now for the present bo confined to the low level.

Rooky Point.—ln breaking the hanging wall of the reef on Saturday evening, the best gold yet got at the low level was seen. A big stream qf water is still issuing from the face.

New North Devoir. —This .Company having been refused (unjess they pay con siderable compensation) permission to work through the Whau level, intend to start from the El Dorado tunnel, Waiotahi Creek, which is within 40 feet of the Devon boun dary. '"*

Prince Imperial.—The quantity crushed last month was only 564 loads, and'tKe re turn is thus over loss per load. White* sandstone country ia appearing in the shaft.' Waiotahi.—The manager banked 1920zq 6dwts retorted gold from 130 tons general dirt from all parts of tho mine. ' This is the result of threo weeks' work.

AQUATICS.

The Ponaonby Regatta.

A siketino of the Ponsonby llegatta Com mittee was held on Saturday evening, when," the courses for the various races were fixed, and other important matters attended to. It was agreed that the collection ofs subscriptions should be vigorously pushed on wVc'n teft?.g the present week, so that the prizes may be allotted" ia-Sl&uT&g; next. The Mayor has set a good example by a liberal donation of £5. We under stand that Mr Street's suggestion re the, encouragement of small-yacht owners will be acted upon. The Committee's desire to arrange a race for the large yachts will, it. is feared lead to disappointment, as the owners are understood to be apathetic in the matter. This is greatly to be regretted, m a race between such fine vessels as the Rita, Arawa, Muritai, Winona, Tawera, and Grand Duchess would be an event of the most interesting character. These, under the new regulations, come under the head ing of " large.yachts," so that such boats as the Seagull, Jessie Logan, and others will not, as before, be severely handicapped in competition with much larger and more powerful craft. The Tawora and Grand Duehes«, under the newly adopted mea-, surement rule will be represented as of 9 or 10 tons, and consequently, as already stated, will be thrown into tho large yacht race. This arrangement will no dpubt give satisfaction, if the Committee only go a step further, and give the smaller vessels a liberal time: allowance, for it is plain that it is just an unfair to run the Tawera and Grand1; Duchess against the Rita, Muritai, and Arawa, as it is to place the Jessie Logan, Seagull, and others in competition with the former. Both the Tawera and Grand Duchess are smart vessels, but their owners, will fairly expect that, under the circum stances, some concession will be made in their favour.

The measurement rule for open sailing boats has been modified in deference to the wishes of a majority of those interested. From representations made to the Com mittee, it was apparent that the race for sccond-clusa boats (1G feet) would lull through if the last year's rule were rigidly adhered to, there being an almost unani mous opinion that these boats are not fit to compete with the Apt and others of her class, whose length and finer lines give them an undoubted advantage. The newly ■ modified rule restricts length only, leaving breadth and depth subject to the conditions imposed. To prevent any misapprehension with regard to the measurement rule, we give it publicity, as follows:—26th rale: (1) For yachts, multiply length at water-line from the forepart of the etem to tho after- Eart of the stern-post, by the greatest readth, exclusive of belt, traleo, or mouldings; and the product by depth from top of covering Doard to a une' drawn level with ■ the lower edge of the rabbit at greatest beam, and divide the product by 160 for tonnage. (2) For open sailing boats, multiply the greatest length between perpendiculars by greatest breadth, exclusive of belts or mouldings, and the product by depth to lower edge of rabbit at greatest beam, and divide this product by 20 for feet. First-class boats are those not exceeding 20 feet in length nor 15 feet by measurement rule. Second class boats are those not exceeding J 6 feet in length nor 12 feet by measurement. Wash streakos arc allowed, but must not exceed nine inches in height. ~. ,; The event which will probably attract most attention at the Ponsonby Regatta' will bo the race for twenty-feet open sailing boats. The success attending the Dream stimulated, builders to enter into competi tion again* and the result is that two other fine "boats have been built. One is designed by Mr Waymouth, senior, and constructed by Mr Waymouth, junior, and the other is built by Mr C. Bailey from a model of hie own. The former is not yet launched, but the latter was out in tho harbour on Satur day afternoon, and was- greatly admired. She is of cedar, and is splendidly finished. While she is a very powerful boat, her lines are easy and pretty, and she carries a groat spread of canvas. Sho proved her self a smart sailer, and passed everything near her own size that she came across. The Dream was out at the same time, but the two boats did not get close enough to permit of a comparison of their sailing abilities.

Whaleboat Race. Two crews of the St. George's Rowing Club had a trial race on Saturday afternoon, the WaitemataClub having courteously lent one of their boats (the Young Colonial} for the purpose. The crew using the Club's own boat had been in training for the event. The other crow pulling the Young Colonial was a heavier one, and though altogether untrained (not Having had a single practice together),- were confident of winning. The result,' however, proved them mistaken. The boats started from St. George's Pay, an<J had pulled neck and neck until reach ing tlie Clara. Hargrea yes, wJjen the lighter ovow (although tb.eir opponents were pulling a much faster, stroke) obtained a lead of half a length. On round ing the hulk, the Young Colonial was obaorvod to U.Q slightly ah,ead, having assumed the inside position, but she was again overtaken off Judges' Bay by the boat belonging to the St. George's Club, tbo crew in wljich put on a spuyt and won by some six seconds. T}ie winning crew were : If. Ashton, 1 ; J. S. Johnson, 2 ; J. Wanf brough, 8 ; W. Ansley, 4 ; T. S. Carraiehael, stroke; H. Sanders, steer-oar. The Colonial was manned by the following crew :—T. Kilfoyle, bow ;T. Sanders, 2 ; F. Moore, 3; F. J. Sanderson, 4; F. Poachy, stroke ; H. W. Hudson, steer-oar. North Shore Rowing Club. The first and second heats of the trial fours in eonnectiqn with the North Shore Rowing Club came off on Saturday after noon. The trophies were a set of silver medals, presented by the President of the Club, Mr w. Buchanan, and the competitive crews were as follows: —Ist—A. Burgess, J. Webster, W. Swin nerton, and J. M. Sibbin j 2nd—G. Wyii yard, G. Niccol, F. B. Slinn.'and A. Logan ; 3rd—J. Sims, S. McGechie, Yf'. Slattery, and W. Robinson ; 4th—W. Greenwood, E. Burgess, S. Yon Stunner! J. Dalgliesh ; C. Burgess, A. Bu; chanan, R. Logan,and C.' James ; 6t|»—F' Duder, J. James, W. Wynyaird, P Wood ; G. Reid and A. Fraser coiswain's. The heats rowed were between the orWs stroked by A. Bui^ess'anil G; Wyriyardi and those stroked by W. Greenwood knii j; Sims. The races were well contested, arid were won by J. Sims's and G. Wynyard's orews.' .Another heat will be rowed to morrow, at 6 p.m., and one on Wednesday, at the same hour. "'■ l- ;'- *'

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MARCH .31, 1884.



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.VING. AND MANUFACTURE, ' •boriculture, Tobacco Culture, and Silkworm Rearing, with During the past 1'!™8- Tea- &c- are *$* "sticking up" case ha _ _,een cuirent in one of tho suburbs, but the facts do not sustain the reports. How ever, it appears that a most cowardly assault had been committed. On Wednesday last, a man whose wife had left her home under tho influence of drink, appealed to a neighbour to assist him in his search for the poor woman. Between 9 and 10 p.m. they found her in Queen-street, at the corner of Wyndham-street, talking with a young ' man. She was in a half-drunken state, and certainly did not present a very respect able appearance. As the husband knew he had very little influence over her when in that state, the friend stepped forward and eventually managed to perauade the woman to accompany them, apparently against the wishes of the young man. As the husband, wife, and friend were proceeding along Chapel-street, between Wellesley and Cook-streets, a man passed them, and without saying a word struck the friend a severe blow in the face, completely stunning him, then made off, leaving no clue to his identity, save the supposition that he was the same party who was conversing with the woman in Queen street. This was bad enough, but as the party reached the Newton West School, on the Great North Road, four fellows assailed them, and chal lenged to fight. From their conversation it appeared they did not understand the dis tressing circumstances of tho case, and it was very evident that they wero connected with the man who had been deprived of the company of a poor half-drunken woman. With some difficulty they got the woman to her home, and then went in search of the four men and the Newton constable. As neither could be found, they returned home, only to find the woman had again gone, and after another long search they found her in Newton. She states that the men went to the house and fetched her out. Tho special object of making this public is that thoßo men may know that the woman is a respectable working man's wife, who, when sober, is a most indus trious and affectionate mother, but when under the influence of drink neglects her home and acts in a very remarkable manner. The person who received the blow is a true friend to the family, and has done his best to remove the temptations sur rounding the woman, and it is only for the sake of the family that he does not proceed against the four men who assailed him on the Great North Road.