SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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DEPARTURES.

Doric, s.p,, Jennings, for tho Soirth Omaporo, s.s., Allman, for Wcalport Macgrogor. s.s., Johnsoa, for Wlmngarei Eastward Ho, schooner, Champion, for Suva

The now schooner Wnircka floated off the bank at Mechanics' Bay lust evening.

Tho mail steamer Zoalandla loft San Fran oiscofour days behind time-tublo date, but she is expected to put in an appearance early on Monday morning.

Tho s.s. Doric left for the South this afternoon with a quantity of gum, wool, and sundries. She also had a largo huinbor of hor passongcrs from London, bound South.

The s.s. lona arrived from Russell and' Northern ports at 8.30 n.m. Passengers:— Messrs T. Grocn, C. Thomas, W. Doghorty, Croker, Nosham, Tobin, Akelvin. Reid, Novin. MeCready, Vokos, Jacob,ll. Speedy, A. Spoedy, Jf. T. Clarke. Nqy, Wilson, Rev. Wrathwcll, Miss Kinipor. Cargo: 21ti sacks and 11 cases fruit, 2 bales wool.

Tho s.s. Glcnclg left Tnuranßti at 1.30 p.m. yestorday. and arrived at Auckland ut 11.30 a.m. to-day. Passengers :—Major nnd Mrs Pitt, Mrs Odgen, Misaes Rcmoiul, llarvcy. Lynch, Jordan, Mr and Mrs Davis. Messrs J. Chad wick, Ramson, McKay, Tucker, and Hoyte. Cargo: JOii sacks maize.

Tho barque Amazon, Captain Nonlbnck, arrived in harbour to-day. She loft Now York on Uio 2(lth September, arrived nt Wellington on tho 12th January, left.Wellington last Sunday morning. When oil" Cape PallilsßCr encoun tered heavy gales fron N.N.W., followed by N.N.E. winds. Yesterday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, experienced very thick weather with heavy mill, which continued until midnight. Early this morning the weaiher cleared, and oama on fair wind S.K. K.S.H. Pilot boarded at 9 o'clock, and tho vessel anchored at 2 p.m.

COMMERCIAL.

EvBNBTO Star Oflico, this day. Mhssrs Cahbines and Taylor report of their ycstordav'B sale:—Poultry: Young chicks, 9d to Is Id; full grown fowls, Is Hd to 3s 9d; ducks, !s to 2i 9<t; Cochin China fowls, 3s to Ss; young turkeys, 3s to Is 9d; hantams, Is to Is Bd pair; tumbler pigeons, 6s 9d; young canaries, 9a to 16a earn; goldfinches, Is Bd to 7a: young piirs sell freoly at from 9s to l"s tid; rabbits. Is Od; cattle and fox terrier dogs.Ts to 10s; hams.medium, 4d to 6d; superior Canterbury ditto, 7d to lid; bacon, fair, 4to Cd: keg hoof. Id to 2d ; new corned butter, Id to BJd. Tho market for potatoes is glutted, nnd movo off slowly: Good sample, Ja 3d; inferior, Ss to 3a; oatmeal, 3s 9d 251b. bas; sharps, 5s 6d. Maizo and oats aro rising: Maize, ts; oats, 2s 9d to 3s; bran, 5s fid; chaff. 2s to 3sbag; pig moal. 5s Bd. Groceries: Tea in half-chests, is Sd to Is lOd; boxes, IBs to 20s; 121h. tins superior tea, 21s; kerosene, Is lOd gallon; sugar, brown, 3fd; white sugar, ijd; coffee, in lib. tins, Is 3d ; coooa, Is 7d lb.: chocolate. Is 6d ; nutmegs, 6s; spice, lo lod; sardines, 6s 6d; salmon, 7s; vinegar, 7s 6d doz. pint bottlos; an assortment of siuco, Js to fig fid doz.; iniligo blue, 1b 3d; starch, 7d; pickles, assorted, ~43 Del"" to 9s doz. bottles. Tho drapery removed to mart for convenience of sale realised pood prices. Furniture: Sofas, IBs to "Os; chairs. Sato 10s; iron bodsteads, 10a Bti to 5(ls; wood bedsteads. S>3 to 30s; palliasses, 93 to ISs Cd; mattrasfps, 10a to 25g; 100 tables, 12s 6d to l:s9d ; rockers. ISs to 26a. An ns3ortment of now cutlery fetched fair prices, and all sold.

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Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Closk as unoku :—

Tins Day. For Waterford. Taurangn, etc., por Annio Mil i'~; .' ■ i)( 111,..;J, ]■{■■■ A|<UC iV'.Hliilil., ;il !>,',,0 I'.IH. IV \V I I ,!,!., :,-. ~... ;,;,'.. -,*,",' ~ ,„ |i\ii>tl oijiii:.i-..i01. jk'i- i-i.jMi.i ii,ir!. :'i! \:>!i imii. ''pii'iwiiiri1) .).,.. ' Por i'.u>iai. o .i, x..,iiii.iuuiu, ,vi,, Oiiouki, yor Glenulg, nil p.m. For Knssoll, ICawakawa, Whangaroa, ami •Monnonui, por lona, at 1.30 p.m. ForKussell and ICawakawa, per Kotomahana, at 5 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, por Southern Cross, at 5 p.m. For Whitiangi and Upper Mill, per Howona, at A p.m. For Whangarci Heads, Wliangarei, Kanio, and Mangapoi, per Waitakl, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, Uth inst. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, and Wurkwortli, per Rose Cnscy, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies, por Zcalantlia. im mediatoly after hor arrival from Honolulu. For Taranuki, Nelson, and BouLlioru ports, per VVanaka, inimediatoly after arrival of tho Zealandia. S. B. BISS, Chief. Poßtiuostor. Chief Post-offlco, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

FEBRUARY 0. 1831,

Abbott's Opera House—Professor Payne's ]£n tcrtainment, 8 p.m.

Ponsonby Club Hotel—Annual Meeting of RoKatta Club, S p.m. Froneli Literary Society—Hoy. Peter I\lnHon, "Alfred the Great," S p.m. Y.M.O.A.—Bible Reading and Prayer, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

KN'OX.—On tho 9th inst., at Harbour View, ■ North Sliore, Auoklanil, tho wifo of James Knox, C.E. (into of London), of a son. LAMBERT—On January 30th, 1881, Arpylo strect, Ponsonby, Auckland, tho wife of M. O. Lambert of a daughter. WIHTKIELIX-Ou January Slst, at her rosl donco, Sealicld Viow, Mrs Wm. Whitlloltl of a son.

Deaths.

BAKEY.—On February flth, at her imrontfl' rcsi donco, Howostreet, Myrtb Verbena Irvin, daughter of George llenry and Elizabeth Sakoy.

Vunoral leaves at .2 p.m. to-morrow (Sun day.)

SHEPPARD.-On 9th January, at the Hospital, John Sheppard (latu of Wcllcsley-strcetl. The funeral will leave the Hospital at 1 p.in, Monday, the 11th inst.

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1884.

For tho oaußO that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that uocxla resistance, For tho future in the diatunco, And tho Rood that wo can do.

Tin: meeting convened last night to take steps for the formation of a Ratepayers' As sociation was not a success. Whothor duo to the downpour of rain about tho hour of assembling; or to tho want of mtcrost among burgesses in tho object; or to a prevalent satisfaction with the management of affairs by the City Council; certain it is that tho ratepayers did not think tho cause worth incurring much personal incon venionco for. Very probably all threo causes had something to do with the prevalent apathy. Tho work of tho city is, on the wholo, dono very well, and tho mem bers of Council are good representative;- of the burgess class—shrewd, practical men. Tho portodical elections enable tho residents in each ward, to obtain a general advocacy of thoir local wants; and tho formation of an outsido society, looks liko over-laying the popular vote, with a second body destitute of powers or responsibilities. Nevertheless, it is true that such associations, have oxisted in many boroughs enjoying nil tho electoral advantages that Auckland possesses, and have done good work. The method of operation by these societies is that of agitation ; ihcv stir up public feeling ot election times, anil whenever there is any great question under consideration. Tho vigilance thus exer cised over tho actions of represen tatives may bo productive of useful results, although thcro are times no doubt, when the interference of tho As sociation, without, perhaps, having beforo thorn the wholo of the facts which may bo influencing the Council, would prove pro judicial. A good deal ot its usefulness must, of course, depend upon the manner in which tho Association is conducted. Tho question of forming such a society is, however, worth the serious consideration of thocity ratepayers.onestrong reason in its favour being tho want of any organisation by which tho wards can take joint action on questions affecting tho city as a wholo. Tho numerical failure of last night's meet ing is unfortunate, bcoauso a fullor discus sion of city questions would have thrown light on tho purposes which tho promoters hope to advance by its aid. Tho provisional committco, howovcr, will, wo prosumo, be in a position lo submit to tho adjourned meeting a basis upon which tho objects of the Association may be more precisely and fairly considered.

Powers of School Committees.

Tiieiie cannot bo a moment's doubt that tho view taken by Mr Moss yesterday as to tho relative positions of tho Board oi Education and tho School Committees in correct. TheParnoll Committee last year selected Mr Talbot, at present a teacher in tho Graf ton Road School, to fill a vacanci' in Parnell. The Board declined tivjvu;',, iho luipointmout, on tl1t> * | *i **i^ mn . i ■- ,4 81 * Rrouncl that Mr Talon! h clns;*iH"*3 J? ~ ~ , , m . M \ P y, r *M*f" °" 'he list oi toochora (i| '. ." '•-*! •■y.Jinlmont illegal, and m^Ljm LnOi'OV hero others on tho list better qualified, and with stronger claims. Since this occurred a now Committeo has been elected. One of its first acts was to renew the selection. Yosterday, thorefore, tho question came before the Board. At tho same timo there was presented o" pro test against tho appointment, signed by three members of the now Committee. The protest was on the ground that they be lieved tho appointment would bo injurious to tho interests of tho school. Somo of tho members of the Board backed up this view, and wished to decide at onco that the appointment should not be made. Mr Moss objected to such action being taken, and held that whatever his own opinion or that of other members might be as to tho effect on the school, there was nothing against Mr Talbot to warrant them in tho least in taking tho power out of tho hands of tho Committeo. Of tho welfare of tho school tho Committee was tho beat judge The proper coursowas to lot tho Committeo know of tho protest that had been sent in, and if they adhered to tho appointment, tho Board should make it. Ho stated what ho believed to be the ground on which the protest had been made, arid also what ho understood to bo a general feeling in the district. He shared tho feeling himself, but felt that as a member of the Board he had no right to bo influenced by it. Tho Committees must bo made to feel their re sponsibility, and this could not bo dono if the Board interfered with them except on tho clearest and strongest grounds. Wo agreo with Mr Moss, and believo that if the Board persevero in tho policy they are pur suing tho Committees will have now lifo and vigour infused into them, to the bonefit of the great causo of oducation, in which" they and tho Board aro equally concerned.^

' We learn that Mr W. Swanson, M.H.R., has definitely resolved to retiro from politics after next session. Mr T. Peacock, the present member for City North, and Mr W. H. Upton, have already declared their intention of standing for the seat whenever a vacancy arises.

Mr W. J, Offer was nominated to day by Messrs David Goldio and William Adams for tho vacancy in the municipal representa tion of the South Ward. No other nomina tion has as yet been received. Tho timo for receiving nominations closes on the 13th inst.

\J c are glad to hear that Mr W. S. Pul lord, manager of the Intercolonial News and Advertising Agency, is progressing favour ably undor the scalp wound sustainod yes terday at Professor Payno'a privato oxliibi tion of shooting. Dr. Richardson, who is in attendance, states that ho does not appro hend any serious results unless erysipelas should set in, but it will bo necessary for Mr Pulford to remain at home for several days in order to secure perfect quiet.

The Registrar of the Supreme Court, this day adjudged James Robertson, of Now market, pastrycook, and Georgo Honry White, of Auckland (late of Russell), sfcorej keeper, bankrupts upon debtors' petitions.

An auction salo at Newmarket was un expectedly interrupted nml postponed this moraine;. Tho Mchsix Loydou, by tin; joint virtno of a distraint lor runt held by Mi1 F. (i. Clayton, and a bill of sale, of which Mr ;tl - •■ I ril! I.H '• ■•- -I'; ~!| i!, ; |i||'-| .;,!O '<■ .Ilil" ' !!,ii I, ;■ |.(l |lil!i I, ' v : 111 ■■. i. ,i II l:n) <<«C>th. II;.i sternly forbade the Ruction, Messrs Randcrson and Clayton wore present, and lifter holding prolonged telephonic con sultation with their separate legal advisers in town, which tho public did not endure very patiently, it was concluded advisable to defer the pale till next week, as tho advico tendered by tho legal gentlemen was not at albmaniinous. Tho railway employe's' picnic takes place on Monday next (tho 11th) at Buckland. Tho Genornl Manager of tho Railway re quests that the public will not forward goods on that day, no as to enable the em ployed to avail themselves of the ontiro day. Tho steamer City of Cork loft on an ex cursion to Alotutapu this morning under charier of tho employes of Messrs Me- Arthur's boot factory. There were about 150' on board. MoOomish's band played suitable musical selections as the steamer proceeded down tho harbour. Special interest attached to tho service at tho Jewish Synagogue this morning on account of the admission ot the so;i of Mr John Koesinc to tho state known as Bar Mitzvach ("Son of tho Covenant"), the law of tho Church declaring that at tho ago of l.'i years every Hebrew enters upon tho responsibilities of manhood. There was a large attendance, tho young novice recited tho prayers in Hebrew very satisfactorily, and tho Rabbi, Mr Goldstein, preached a discourso appropriate to the occasion.

Mr. W. U. Ci'ftgo, for a considomblo timo favourably known in the Bivy |of l'lcnty district an travelling reporter of tho local paper, lias arrived in Auckland en route for Sydnoy.

Tho race between tlio scows Vixen and Result has been postponed Until 7 a.m. on Monday,

In the Native Land Court judgment which apnearod upon tho fourth page of yesterday's issue, tho sonso of tho passage : "To Kawernu wore represented by Paora Tuhacro, and grounded their claim upon consequent and Kubsequcnt occupation," was obscured by tho word "conquest" being misprinted "consequent."

Tho Hand of Hopo Union Choir members aro informed of tho arrival of the now music, and are requested to attend fort nightly practices, commencing on Wednes day next, in tho Newton Congregational School, at 7.15 p.m.

Vestordny afternoon, at a special meeting of Epsom Road Board, it was agreed to levy a rate of Jth of n, ponny payable on Hist March next for making the gravel pit road under the Roads and Bridges Act. Tho 'Chairman wnt authorised to call for tenders for filling, fanning, and metalling tho unmarlo part of tho Cleghorn well road, near tho well. Mr John Jtiinioßon was appointed to collect tho dog tax in tho road district,

Tho first- of a series of marine concerts, undor tho management of Mr Pooloy, was to havo taken placo this afternoon ; tho ferry steamer Takapuim leaving tho wharf with excursionists shortly before 3 p.m. The proposal was to proceed to Lucas's L-reek, where a concort was to bo held, and songs given by Madame Pooloy, Mrsllevitt, Mr .). llannn, Mr Simpson, and Mr U'orral.

A man named Frederick Blades mot with a painful accident yesterday iiftornoon at Roo's timber mill, Onohungn. He was working at tho boring-bit, when one of the spikes of the instrument accidentally caught his clothing and pierced right through his thigh, tearing his llosh in a shocking manner. Though tho wound was a painful one, and bled freely — Blades having fainted before tho apike was extracted —it is not believed to bo dan gerous. Dr. Scott dressed tho injury, and recommended removal of the suflbror to the Auckland Hospital.

In tho case of Lamb v. Kcysc at tho R.M. Court yesterday, judgment was given for the defendant, In Lamb v. Keonan, (claim £7 -!s) and in Smyth v. McCahoy, (claim tO s)> judgement went fur the plaintiffs.

Further alterations havo been mndo in tho stations for W'esloyan ministers, since the publication a week ago of tho " final list." l-'romunollicinl list just issued we find that tho following changes affecting Auck land district have been made :—Ktw. George Bond, of Onehungo, is appointed to tho Christchurch Circuit (East bolt); Rev. W. L. Slater is appointed to l'atoa; Rev. S. La wry is appointed to Franklin (formerly called tho Fukekoho and Waiulcu Circuit); Rev, \V. Tinsloy U appointed to YVlumganui.

At the oliiocs of the Crown Lands Board yesterday, leases of quarry reserves on the island of Kangitoto were offered for sale by Mr D. A. Tole, Chief Commissioner, Tho term was for seven years, with tho right of renewal for a further period of seven years. Tho following worn sold :—Section 5, 9J acres, lessee Mr Fallon, at £12 a year, Section (>, 10{ acres (subject to £lf>o im provements), lessee M r Fnllon, at ClO a year. With the other gccttoiiH I ho reserve price of A'lo a year was not oll'osod, St. Sepulchre's Mutual Impovoraont Society is out of the most nourishing in tho city, and n fresh stimulus whioh is being given to its operations will, is is hoped, result in mi'increase of interest. Members are to meet on Monday owning, when tho p.rogramuio for tho ensuing session will bo tilled up, and other preliminaries arranged Tho usual monthly meeting of tho Moiuft Eden Band of Hope vns held .»u jl'p/^i ft^^Jr^^ai^Ji considering V'Y""Wfltrtho weather, was well attended. j"!ir^tm;iieniiotl (Suurctary of t!io Bund of •Tlope Uninri), song by Miss Purdio, duet by Ihf Mi.v-c' Testa, recitations by Mien (irindrod and iMi Mnodermotr, and a rMaKuifrrsrasifr St6TOnT»Mst^or.' Mian Uoynolds presided at tho liannoiiium. Mr Roberts, tho .Superintendent, occupied tho chair. In tho licensing advertisements yesterday tho name of Mr James W. Cnrr should have appeared among the candidates for tho South instead of tho North Ward, and tho name of Mr W. Piper in Karanga hnpo Ward should have appeared Mr John Morrison, while the namo of Mr Joseph Newman should have appoaiied among tho list of candidates for East Ward instead of the name of Mr J M. Lennox one of his nominators. Tho names of Messrs J. C. Wilkcs, (T) and Enoch Wood, (T), candidates for Karangahapo ward, were omitted from our classified list, and tho following misprints occurred therein: — W. J. Mac Donald, for D. G. MacDonnell; Moses Montajoro, for Moses Montaguo; Charles Laves, for Charles Layer ; William Hollably, for William Hollaby ; and J. Willhm Rattray, for William Rattray; while the namo of Mr D. F. Evans was omitted from tho H3II of Ponsonby candi dates. Tho following notices of motion havo been handed to tho Town Clerk : —By Cr. La Rocho : "That tho Engineer bo instructed to report to this Council tho host means of providing drainage for that part of Grafton Ward lying on tho South side of Kyber Pass." By Cr. Burns ; " That tho drivors of tho wator-carts carry a hydrant with thorn and fill the carts under their control, and that the extra man bo dispensed withhand included in tho number of men to bo discharged." By Cr. Burns: "That tho Engineer prepare plans and specifications for a culvert in West-street, Karangahapo Ward." By Cr. Aickin : " That tho Engineer prepare plans and specifications for main sower in Stanley-street, and that tho question of contribution from the Government and tho proportion of allocation of cost be referred to tho Legal Committee." By Cr. Crow ther : " That tho Town Clerk be instructed

to acquire, if possible, the consent of pro perty-owners to an alteration in the declared level of Upper Queen-stroet with a viow to the being declared or altered, so as to bettor work in with joining and adjacent streets."

Tlioro was a good attendance at the meet ing at St. Matthew's last evening, notwith standing the inclemont weatlior, when the question of increased school accommodation was brought forward. It seems that it is impossible to build either a pormanent or a temporary building on tho present site, and that consequently the best thing to be done is to mako the bost possible of the present building. Should funds como in, and we doubt not that such will bo tho oase, it is proposed 'to lower the Horn- of tho present room, and put in new tri-braces, &c, thoroughly renovating the wholo. It is furthor proposed to increase tho accommodation by extending the pro sent class-room. Resolutions were passed, and a committee appointed to obtain plans and estimates at onoo, and to report to an adjourned meeting to be held on Friday next at 8 o'clock p.m. 'Wo have no doubt that by Easter the parish will once mnro have a Pchool of which it need not bo aahamed.

Mr Tolo, solicitor, mado an application yesterday to Messrs Hurst and Clayton, .JiikHcch of (ho Peace, on bohalf of the man (loodward, who was committed on a charge of rape on a young <M»won in Hip TVmr in Mr Toli; urged that i.;-.io.lw:u:l hmt, b'.-cu in gaol m long iuii;, .!■!■; owii.;: hi lh.- : iijijiiiivd bull Ijeinj-; | lilliu. Jiu iiu|jOii. lilm'eiuie. Uliit Li.o ] Luiiuo, having power, wouia ax tho bail at lower rates, not excessive, but sulliciently substantial to ensure prisoner's appearance at the Supremo Court in April next. Tho prisoner was not a man of moans, and ho shouldbealloweda reasonable opportunity of gotting bail. Serjeant White said tho charge was a very serious ono ; ho , must object: if insufficient bail was allowed, the ends of justice might bo defeated, The Bench considered tho application, and felt that in the interests of justice and humanity less amounts of bail than £200 personally, and two sureties in £150 each, could not bo accepted, tho names of sureties to be sub mitted for approval to the police. A meeting for tho further enrolment of mombors in tho Dcvonport Navul Artillery took place in tho Oddfellow's' Hall, Dovon port, on Thursday night. Judge Macdonald very kindly attended to administer tho oath. Far more animation appeared to display knelt on this occasion than at previous meetings', owing, no doubt, to tho fact that if tho minimum number were not reached the movement was to bo abandoned. This, however, will not havo to be retorted to, as the number enrolled up to last evening reached forty-six, the announcement of which was received with great applause. It was unanimously agreed that any others wishing to join tho corps should bo balloted' for, The election of ollicers, which was to havo taken place, was adjourned until Friday noxt, the 15th inst,, when a mooting will bo held at the samo timo and placo for that and other purposes. A billiard match between" Weiss (tho Australian champion) and Sydney Poll took placo last night, tho champion giving his opponent 250 out of 500. Pell was tho victor by 38.

Mr Walter J. Robinson was appointed drawing master at tho meeting of tho Board of Education yestorday.

Mr A. B. Donald is endeavouring to secure vessels to take tho place of the Agnes Bell, Atlantic, and Makca Ariki, recently wrecked at Karotonga. Ho has already purchased tho Kato McGregor, and has entered into negotiations for another suit able vessel belonging to this port.

Wo see that tho incumbent of St. Matthew's announces a scried of sermons at tho evening sorvices during tho coming Septuagesima season, on "Tho Apostolic Benediction." This climax of all services is of universal uhj amongst Christians, and the consideration of it will doubtless prove both useful and interesting.

Wo remind our numerous renders that tho entertainment in favour of William Hollister, incapacitated by a sorious accident from following his occupation, taken place on Monday evening next, in the Lorno-streot Hall. Tho friends and committco havo excited thomeolvoß to tho utmost in this case, havo framed an excellent programme for tho occasion, and trust to the benevolent public for tho rest.

Particulars of Sunday services will bo found in tho usual column. A service of sacred music will bo held at three o'clock in tho afternoon on tho Hospital lawn (weather permitting), under tho conductor ship of Bandmaster Hunter.

A very interesting social gathering of tho 1.0. G.T. of tho World was held in tho Newmarket Hull on Thursday last to wol como the representatives who had just returned from tho Grand Lodgo session hold at Napier. Invitations had been ihsued by tho Victoria Lodgo to all the sister lodges in and around Auckland. Thoro wero present, mombers of the Ark of Eden, Star of Nowton, David Livingstone, llopo of Pnrncll, Guiding Star, and the Hope of Manuknu. Tho hull presented a very cheerful appearance, it being comfortably full. The tables wero vory tastefully arranged, and loaded with all kindsofdelicacies. Ontheplatform wcroßro. R. Whisker, W.C.T., who presided ; repre sentatives, Bros. J. T. Longbottom, G.W.B. and P.G.W.C.T. ; C. Bailey, G.W.C. ; C. G. Hill, G.W.T. ; John Robertson, P.G.W.T., and White. On tho motion of Bro. Jenkins, all business was suspended. Addresses wera delivered, principally bear ing upon their visit to Napier and what had been done at tho Grand Lodgo session. Several good songs" and choice selections of music wero givon at intervals during tho evening, Bis. Bruce presiding at tho piano. At 5.30 a recess was declared, and full justice dono to the good things provided by the Si«terß of the Victoria Lodge, who did tho honours of the table. After spending a very pleasant evening, votes of thanks were given to tho representatives and to Bro. Harding, of Napier, who invited and enter tained tlio Grand Lodgo mombers at lunch at his home at Mount Vornom, and by tho visitors to tho Victoria Lodgo for thoir kind hospitality. Tho mooting was brought to a close about 10.30 by singing "God Savo tho Queen." By advertisoment in anothor column the membora of tho 11. A.C'.H. Society are requested to attend a meeting on Wednesday next, ut the hall, to consider tho rccomimmdutionsof Com mittci" ru the celebration of fct. Patrick's l)»y. A full attendance la desired. Tho annual meeting of tho Ponsonby RotfiiUa Club will be held in tho Ponaonby Club Hotel at S o'clock thin evening. All those in- Icrcatad in aquatic sports are desired to attend punctually. Mr Dal lon is the caterer for tho lunch at tho Hallway Employes' Picnic on Monday next at liuukluud. No doubt Mr Dnllen will execute his part to tjio, general satisfaction ot nil eon "^ Mr Robson intends visiting the principal suburbs with Ills Panorama of the Egyptian War. Ho will be ot North Shore on Monday evening noxt. From l!s favourable reception in Auckland, suburban patrons may rely upon a genuine oveniny'B entertainment lv consequence of tho inclemency of tho wentbirr, the inroting of" tho JrK Redmond branch "' the Irish National Land Jjcaguo $$&. mrjoanwl until Friday evening next, TiYion Mr Kcll.v :u'J ifivoJliaj«ip(lt..{> l v'-'Vrcißnd when I tioYcrnori by Irishmen.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Before 11. G. Soth Smith, Esq., 11.M.]

Dhuxk,—Henry Marks and Joseph Mack, 10s each.

Lakcbnv.—Edward Christian was charged with stealing a pair of water-tight boots and a pair of socks on tho 2(ith ultimo, the proporty of Jtobcrt JUcUullough, value 9s.—Tho evidence showed that prisoner and prosecutor lodgud together ut tho Uood Hopo Boarding-house, YVeUesloy-street, that ho stole the boots, and pawned them.—Seven days' imprUomuont with hard labour.

Wkki'inq RAcnKi.. — Rachel Volan was charged, under tho Vagrant Act, with being an habitual drunkard.—Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison for three months' with hard labour.

PitonißiTouY Oiidkk.—An ordor was granted, on the application of Mr Thco. Cooper ou behalf of Sirs Anno Do Bowers, to restrain publicans from supplying herhusband.FrancisDo Uowers. with intoxicating drinks, lie being an habitual

drunkard. J'jU! BnKACii oi" Licensing Act.—Win. Honry Corbett, Hconsco of tho Royal Gcorgo Hotel, Nowmarkot, was charged with exposing and retailing liquors forsalo in Scceombos Paddock, near the Domain, on tho 20th January.—Mr Thco. Cooper for tho prosecution, and Mr ltcsketh in defence—Mr Cooper stated the cir cumstances, and said that on the :Bth January en-lain sporta were hsld in tho Domain, and tho prohibition of tho sale of liquors thcro wns very properly frustrated. Mr Corbott seeing this, considered there was an opportunity of making somo money by soiling liquors oulsidc in a temporary boothlplaccd in CarletonGoro Road. Tho defendant had acted upon a conditional liconso granted by members of tho local Licensing Committee. The information was laid under section 159 of the Act, which states that liquor must be sold at a placo of public ainusonicnt. Now tho paddock where tho booth was erected was not within the moaning of tho Act. Tho result of Mr Corbctt's act was ascrioualosstothepropriotorofthoCaptainCook, astlio booth1 was placed between tho Domain and tho latter hotel. Tho two membors of tho Committeo who signed permission to Mr Cor bott. did so believing in tho representation that tho landlord had actod on tho advice of Mr Heskcth, which ho believed was not true. The man had acted knowingly in deflanco of the law, and ho was instructed to go on with tho caso and call evidence—James Butler Stonoy. clerk to tho Licensing Committee, deposed to tho granting of tho license for tho lloyal George.—Constable Thomas Graham deposed to the fact of the selling. Mr Boulter appeared to be in charge. He was serving customers, assisted by a young man, Hope, a relative of defendant. The booth was about 300 yards from tho Cricket Ground. Tho only amusement in the paddock seemed to bo drinking boor.—By Mr llcsketh: Tho persons said thoy were employed by Mr Corbott. Thore was no sign.—Wm. Honry Corbett was not thcro that day.—Edward Hope, painless dentist, deposed that ho wasatthebootluookingaftortho money. Sold pork pies, ham sandwiches, lemonado, tomplardrinks. &c. Acted as monoy. taker at tho roquost of Mrs Corbett, of tho Royal George Hotel. He was halt-brothor to Mr Cor' bctt Hobolicvcd tho drinks wore part of tho Rov'ul Georgo Btock. Ho accounted to Mrs Corbctt. She was tho manager. Ho did not sell liquors; merely took the monoy otf the plates. Mcssra Boulter and leather stone placed tho monoy on the plates rt wns not an offortory. Persons had value for ■h.-irmonoy.-By Mr Hcsketh: Mrs Corbett wis lite mother. Mr Corbett was attending at another booth at tho North Shore Kaces.- Robort Gorman, cngmcor, and Robort licld, ™7uentor gavo ovidonco.-The lattor witnesses deposed to taking shandygaff at the stall.-^on stablo Hobson deposed to seeing persons drink iag, andobsorved the words painted up, "Royal Oc'or-'c Hoto'," on both sides of the stall.— Mr HeskctU addressed the Court in defenco, submitting Boveral points of law for the oon luieration of tho Court, and His Worship said h« -would consider tho points raised by counsol and <nve judgment on Saturday next. This was a'l the business

CABLEGRAMS.

(SrJECUL TO I'HEtfj ASMOCIATIOS,)

Cheat Floods, in AnwvJna. -i O,OOO r'ei'SOM Homeless, [.<> vi k!.<, February S. -hevoro !li«nd.- huve oi-cuiTod it I'id'-bui' Pennsylvania, and fully li'..f»ii> po: on'- I, ■:•*■.'.■ !,-■: !v:id.:vcJ to iJioperlv 1..- ioportcd. Houses for the London Poor. In the Jlouso of Lords tho Marquis of Salisbury will movo for tho appointment ot a commission to inquiro as to tho best mca?urc3 for housing the poor of London.

AUSTRALIAN.

Victoria v. Now South Wales.

Svdnky, February B.—Tho intercolonial cricket match, Victoria v. New South Wales, commenced hero to-day. Tho home team went in first, and were all out for 109 num. At the close of the day's play the Victorians had lost two wickets for 23 runs. SYDNEY, February B.—Tho Government Bill for validating tho seats of Messrs Reid, Sutton, Cohen and others, whose elections were irregular, lias been laid aside, and is to be re-introduced. Australian Markets. Sypney, February B.—Now Zealand wheat pc:1 buwhel is .'is 4d, and New Zealand oats 2s lid ; maize is 4s ; Sugar Co.'a No. 1 pieces, per ton, remain at :MI. Aiklaidk, February B.—Wheat.—To day's quotations uro: Buyers 3s!)d, sellers 4s. Flour has slightly recovered tho recent fall. Town brands are now quoted at £!) 15s to £10, and country ditto at 18 10s to 18 15s.

PROFESSOR PAYNE'S ENTER TAINMENT.

Professor Payne again gave several won derful shooting performances at tho Opera House last evening. Ono remarkable exhi bition of skill was the firing at a percussion cap placed on the target, on the platform from tho body of tho hall, and striking the cap at the first shot. Professor Payne also shot an applo from his brother's head while lying on his back and firing over his shoulder, and besides this, he repeated other singular feats performed at former exhibitions. Another performance will be given this evening. During the evening Miss Bella Sutherland, of Melbourne, gave somo first-rato songs and dances, as also did Mr Barry O'Neil. The dark seance, which had been found not to work satisfactorily in tho Opera House, was loft out, and the programme given is perhaps the best of its kind over offered to tho Auckland public. A largo audienco is anticipated to-night to witness the marvellous shooting of the Professor.

THE PARNELL SCHOOL.

Proposal to Appoint Mr Talbot Asßistant Master.

Tina matter came under consideration at tho meeting of tho Board of Education yesterday. Tho Chairman of tho Parnoll School Committco wrote intimating that at a meeting of the newly-elected Committee tho recommendation of the last Committee that Mr Talbot bo appointed assistant piaster of the Pnrncll School was endorsed. Messrs Winks, Robinson, and Ireland, threo membors of tho Committee, also wrote pro testing against tho appointment. Mr Moss ntated tho grounds upon which ho believed the protest had been made, and tiiat ho was also informed thcro was a strong feeling in tho district against Mr Talbot's appoint ment. Ho objected, however, to over riding this or any other committee except on tho Strongest grounds. There wero no such grounds in the present case, and, whatever his own or any other member's opinion might be, tho committees should be taught to feel their own responsibility. He shonld therefore proposo that the protest received by the Hoard be sent to tho Com mittee, and that if tho Committee then ad hered to their decision, the appoint ment should bo made. Any other course would only bo undoing that which had taken so much timo and trouble to gain, and it would bo reversing the policy of responsibility in tho Committco from which they hoped to much. —Mr Goldio could not see how they wero to avoid confirming tho appointment. Twice had the question been before tho old Commit too, and now their recommendation- had been conlirmod by tho new Committee.— The Inspector submitted a minute to tho effect that ho doubted if Mr Talbot could bo appointed without a breach of tho law, while at tho same timo he- considered it would bo an un fair proceeding to promote him ovor tho head of Mr Webber.—Mr Cooper considered that they should be careful that the Com mitteo wero not led to believe that tho Board had divested itself of its powers, and that tho appointment of teachers was left en tirely in tho hands of- commjttecs. Ac cording to tho Act, committees wero to bo consulted in making selections, but tho Board was not bound to adopt their recom mendations if they wero not thought proper.—Tho Chairman thought thoy should bo guided by tho Inspector, and ho was certain if tho Committee had that report bo fore them, they would como to a differont decision. After what had happened in Grafton School ho would not bo a party to ruining the Parnoll School.— After some further discussion, it was agreed that tho protest of the three members bo forwarded to the Parnell Com mittee, with tho Inspector's report in refer ence to Mr Talbot and Mr Webber'a quali fications. A suggestion was also made that in advertising for teachers for the future they should mention that candidates can vaSßing^tflmjS&teS" or members -should "bo' ..tiisqTtalitied.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Tub Governor returns to Wellington this

afternoon,

A bad second—A Quaker in a duel. Mr Swanson retiree from Newton. Who succeeds ?

The Kennedy family leave Timaru to-day lor the North.

Hon. Mr Bryco is on a visit to Wairarapa One-half the manufacturing in San Fran-" cisoo is done by Chinese.

Selwyn election on Friday next. Uneasy lies tho head where tho mosquito reigns.

Tho best thing to toko before ainsinn-— bit • ° reath.

Wheat and oats in parts of Canterbury promise an enormous crop.

Hon. Mr Rolleston will shortly como North on a visit.

In tho bowling match at Christchurch, tho local team were victors, making 75 against 72 by tho Dunodin players. When may a ship bo said to bo in lovo ? When she's in want of a mate or attached to a buoy.

Bro. Walter Bishop (tho Bishop of tho Druids) has gone to Melbourne to represent tho New Zealand lodges at the Grand Lodge of Druids. "Is it healthy to lie on one side con stantly?" asks a correspondent. "Not if you are a lawyer."

A critical friend remarked to Mrs Siddons that applause was necessary to actors, as it gavo them confidence. "More," she re plied, "it gives us breath." Tho is much excitement over the School Committeo olection in Tauranga, intensified by Mr Spencer being fined 50s and costs for breaking into the Native Court-houso, where the meeting wa3 called to bo hold.

Four informations under section 4 of the Frandulont Debtors Act are to be hoard in Dunodin on Monday against George Hyatt lato proprietor of Turkish Baths. '

Ngatimanapoto natives continuo sus picious of Mr Bryco's intentions, despite every proof of " straight" dealing which he has given. They are now afraid ho means to lock up their lands by proclaiming them, as was done at Rotorim.

An ambitious young writer having asked "What magazine will give tho highest position quickest?" was told, "Apowdor magazine, if you can contribute a fiery article."

Bret Harte's first poetic "fragment" commenced in theso words—" I sipped tho nectar of her lips ; I sippod and hovered o'er her." And the last two lines wore as follows—" Her father's hoof flashed on tho scene. I'm wiser now, nnd sorer."

The Bay of Islands Fish Canning Factory promises to go ahead satisfactorily. Mr T. Moody has visited tho" factory at Helensville, and reports favourably to tho projected works at Russell. Ho also statos that the necessary machinery can bo got in Auckland.

THE SITUATION IN THE SOUDAN.

[Ueutku's Cableubau].

, ATTACK ON SOTTAKIW. Di*r.-.TH!!i- \<v-\. !..ftf:ii i-t-«-.jivr<l trcm n->Uev 1'.,-li:i sttitimr that, !:;i- dif-:>i:ivUou iimnn';; (l>e:iat.'vi^ifi tli'.' ueyiiiouriiuodofiiouakiffi . is iuerwii>ii)g, and ihut Uic rubeiliuu is spreading rapidly among tho desert Arabs. It is expected that an attack will bo made on Sounkim, but Baker Pasha hopes to be able to defeat tho enemy with the troops under his command. Tho despatches also stato that at tho recent battlo near Toka tho Arab^ lost GOO killed besides wounded. . Lo»T)O>', February 8. The telegrams published by the "Daily News " in its issue yesterday saying that Gordon Pasha was a captive in the hands of tho rebels,near Korottko, have been authentic ally contradicted, and tho report is stated to be without foundation. A Press Association message says: Colonel Gordon has not yot reached Aboo harned, a city at which he is due. Most of the provincial Liberal papers condemn the irresolute Egyptian policy of the Government. The English Forces for Egypt. The statement thui i ho Mediterranean ■ sf|u;tdruii bad been uidurud Lv ruiido;-.\'OUji at about i.o proceed to the Kud'Sen, but a force of 1,200 maiiues is to be, drafted from the ships under Lord John Hay's command for service at Soiifikim, and will be despatched thither ut an early date. A further force of 800 marines, now stationed at Portsmouth, is also under orders to proceed to tho same destination. It is considered probable that Baker Pasha's force will bo recalled and dis banded. Irish Jubilation over BaUor Pasha's Defeat. Lojtdojt, February 8. Commenting upon the recent engagement at Trinkitat, the United Ireland newspaper is jubilant at tho success of the False Prophet, El Mahdi,

THE ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER WAITAKI.

Narrow Escapo from Sinking.

(BY TrXKUIUI'ir.—OWN' CORRESPONDENT.)

Whasoakei, this day. Tub steamer Waitaki narrowly escaped filling yesterday, under these circum stances :—About 150 tons of coal had been put in her forehold at low water, and tbo men went aft to fill tho bunkers. As the tide rose, it was observed by the men for ward that tho steamer's stern began to cock up, and on going forward it was found that a port had been left open in the fore-cabin, which is below the main deck. The water had rushed in here and filled. Every attempt was at once mado to keep tho water down, but it had gained too much headway for the vessel to rise. Her nose was embedded in the mud, and with tho groat dead weight of coal in tho forehold and water in the fore cabin, the vessel's bow wan held undor, and the water gradually gained on her. Men were ecut down from the mine, and about forty of these, with buckets, set to work, keeping tho water that leaked through tho forward bulkhead horn filling tho engine room. At high water tho whole of tho Waitari's forecastle was submerged, while her propeller was half out of tho water. It was touch-and-go, in the engine-room whether the- fires would bo put out or not. The water was now up to the fire-bars, and it got so hot that tho men could hardly stand to their work. However, they stuck to it liko Trojans, and just mastered tho elements. Another two inches of water and the fires would have gone- out, and then the wholo vessel would have been sub merged. Tho critical point over, a tonkin pump was brought from tiie mine ready for work as soon as tho tide wont down. Tho pumps wero useless till 10.30 last night, when tho tide loft the fore-deck. Then the ship's pumps wore started and the tonkin eonnocted to a locomotive on tho wharf set to work. In two hours' time tho vessel began to riso, tho pump throwing out 10 to 12 thousand gallons of water an hour. It must ba remembered that tho actual quantity of water in the vessel was at no tirao .very great, as tho forehold was half coal. At 3 a.m. the vessel was herself again, thanks to the ready appliances in tho shape of men and pump that wero at hand. But for these the loss to tho Company would have been at least £2,000, as the cabin furniture, etc., would have been destroyed.

Mr Chappell, tho engineer, had n very anxious timo of it, and ho and his men worked like demons to fight the water back. Captain Crawford also had a bad 12 hours of it. Ho was working amongst the men in a cotton shirt through all tho water and rain, and this morning ho is rather indis posed. All on board, in short, worked with a will and determination worthy of the occasion, and.this morning they aro all resting. Tho steamer will bo cleaned up in tho afternoon and sail for Auckland to morrow (Sunday) morning. No one can bo blamed for the mishap, for it was one of those things which the angel Gabriel could not havo foreseen, and tho wholo thing happened so suddenly that nothing could bo done Captain Haultain dived down to shut tho port but could not do so.

SPORTING NEWS.

Tho Napier Handicap,

This following. wmyU.V Jiavo been declared by Mr Evett, for tho Napier Handicap, <rf COOsovs., 1J miles, run on the 17th March :

St. IK at. lb. Mischief .. .. 9 C Ringleader ..7 0 Vanguard ..90 Lord of tho Islou 7 0 Salvage .. ..9 0 Yankee .. .. 6!S Lady Emma .. BJI Knvious .. .. Gl2 Leonora .. .. 810 Armourer.. .. 012 TimWliilllor ..8 7 Buzzard .. ...618 Lconata .. ..8 4 liadanies .. .. 010 Kmir Bey..: ..7 9 Administrator ..0 8 July 7 8 Walruareka .. G 7 Jlippodamia ..7 7 Abraham .. ..0 7 The Poet .. .. 7 6 Otupapa .. •.. 0 0 Maori .. ..7 5 Misfortune .. B 5 Laii-d .. ..7 5 lona 6 4 Minorva .. ..7 3 Hippona .. ..6 8 Smi'wester .. 7 3 Briiir .. .. G 2 Nelson .. ..7 2 Sham .. ..CO Uapiti .. ~ ) ! Blue Gown ..6 0 Kscopntu .. ..7 1 Gallant .. .. 8 (i The Jilt .. ..7 1 Larrikin .. ..0 0 In the Railway Stakes, j mile, Nelson has 7st 91b allotted him, and Wapiti 7st 81b.

ITorse-ownors and trainers nro reminded that nominations close for Wanganui Cup and Flying Stakes to-night.j

[Continued in Supplement.]

PROPOSED RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION.

In rosponso to advertisements convening a meeting of persons interested in tlio forma tion of a Ratepayers' Association, about 20 gentlemen met together last night in St. James's Hall, Mr Win. Thorno (convener) being in the chair. The Chairman remarked that the inclemency of the weather hud no doubt prevented a largor attendance, and thcreforo suggested the advisability of adjournment. Mr George Warburton sup ported the suggestion. A desultory land of discussion ensued as to tho proper aims and character of the proposed Associa tion, and it was generally agreed that it should act as a kind of mouthpicco for tho expression of ratepayers' views with regard to matters of municipal interest. It was pointod out that through the want of some such organisation tho City Council was not influenced to any appreciable extent by the opinions of theburge.-sses,biitonpethey could bo authoritatively expressed by means of an association, they would have a permanent effect upon the course of municipal affairs, and thus improve tho representative character of our civic institutions. At present thero was a great deal of unfairness in tho allocation of municipal expenditure, somo streets being quite neglected, while others were carefully looked after, and tho samo observation applied with equal forco to tho extension of tho water supply. Eventually Mr Ryan mooted the desirability of appointing a Provisional Committee to conveae tho next meeting, and in the meantime to select tho preliminary questions that needed settlement, besides laying down a bisis for the proposed Association. Tho suggestion was warmly approved, and the following Provisional Committee was therefore ap pointed :—Messrs Batty, Hughes, Adams Thorne, Warburton, Ryan, and Bell In structions were given to afford the conven tion'of the next meeting the fullest; pub licity. A meeting of tho Provisional Com mittee was subsequently held.

MR O'DONOGHUE'S GRIEVANCE.

Boports Uy Inspooto.rs of Schools. Thk disputed question nf the head-master!» ;;.,:■!•.! of KdnoriHon again yesterday ctftor- 1 noon, wlion it wn* agreed, on the motion biffi ■•■ ■ <"■■>■■■>■:■■■■■"- '«■"■ '■ ■■-'■ ■■;■-•':.'■'.r; Qn - |~, ~.viM-M. :>n- n. uii.,,,r»trM., o . Head, master of Waiokaraka School, lvrot « asking who furnished information concern ing him published in the leading column of the Star, and also requesting information ; regarding the Inspector's report adverse to him. The following minutes on Mr O'Dono. I ghue's letters were submitted by the I n . specter":—(l) Ido not consider the manner in which Mr O'Donoghuo has conducted tho Waiokaraka School to be such as to entitle him. to tho head-mastership of an itn- 8 portantschool like Newton East.— R. J, Q'g' (2) The Board will judge of this letter them" ''I selves. I would suggest that the writer' I who has forwarded one memorandum from an Inspector, be asked to furnish tho meiao randum ho received from me, and the memo randum he received from Mr Peaeocke '■% after the last standard examination of the I Waiokarnkn School, or copy of the same I ": f submit to flic Beard the correspondence with ■ the writer as to the stute bo left the Tuakau I School, find also a letter of 19th July, I^B3 from tbeteacherof theWuiokarakiiHchoo',in I reply to a memorandum of mine in whiehltijM J obliged to toll him that judging irumrumlts ■ "'■*' i>o of"little value.■-■H.'',)."blii!-Vario U 8 i reports of Inspectors on Mr O'Ponoghne's work and cmalifications were then sub- 9 milted. Tho first was by Mr Goodwin on • the Tuakau School, on June 2ud, 1882 *• 3 and stated:—"The results at the late standard examination at this school are I very unsatisfactory, both as regards tha percentage of passes and tho character of the work done. The percentage of passes I to numbers examined is but 24, while on tho two previous examinations, 1880 and' ; 1881, it was over 75." An explana- ; tion was forwarded to this by Mr O'Donoghue, and Mr O'Sullivan then wrote I as follows :—"Keferring to your explana. : tion of tho failure of the Tuakau School at the Lite examination, it appears evident to the Board, from your own showing, that -f tho system of teaching pursued by you at I Tuakau was not one of training, but pure 1 9 cramming. You assume, unconsciously all I through your explanation that the pupils ■ ■ failed in an examination for a maximum of results. It is perfectly plain that no ■ ; children properly trained could have broken down so wretchedly in an examination for a maximum only. The crammed children I who are always veiy helpless, broke down I for want of that last month's stuffing you '$ describe. A system of teachiug which requires such stuffing to produce any result is worse than worthless."—Under date of July 19, 1883, Mr Peaeocke reports • on Waiokaraka School as follows i—"This school, when taken over by the present ' teacher, was' in a very bad state, but allowing for this, I think that tho sohool might have made a better result after a lapseof twelve months. Tho writing was very inferior in most of tho standards, and arithmetic and composition both very V weak. lam glad to be able to report that ■''< in tho discipline of the school there is a £ manifest improvement, and in the general : appearance and tidiness of the building a ■'■ great change has been wrought by the present teacher."—Mr O'Sullivan fol lowed this up by sending a letter of complaint to Mr O'Donoghuo, to which that gentleman replied :—" Waiokaraka School. I havo to add that if tho results of my ■ Jj teaching and supervision appear to be of little value, I can't help that they are so. I I have worked hard and earnestly to redaoe the school to a satisfactory state since I 1 came here, and it is not in my power to work harder or more earnestly in the future. g —Some further correspondence was read, and it, was agreed, on the motion of Mr 1 Cooper, that Mr O'Donoghuo bo written or I telegraphed to, notifying him that Master Parr would bo questioned re the telegram published in the " Herald " and other mat- I tern connected with the scholarship exam- ! ination, and that he might be present if he •;■ so desired.

REWI AND THE LAND SURVEYS.

His Change of Front Explained.

Hamilton, this day. At an interview which the "WaikaW Times" correspondent had with Rewi a* Kihikihi, llewi stated that his reason for gohiß over to Tawhiao, was that by so doing, lie might be successful in gaining over the King and party to his viewe; also, that ha thus prevented violence to the'.eurveyors and quarreling among the natives. He desire* to see the work of the survey proceed, and he is afraid that any marked leaning to the pakehas would give offence to the natives

THE ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY

Next Saturday evening the opening will I take place in Abbott's* Opera House of a season of comic opera by the above-named company, under the guidauce of Messrs : Williamson, Garner, and Musgrove. This promises to be, if not the best operatic troupo that lias ever performed in New Zealand, at least in the front rank of ex cellence. The porformers number sixty "" - person?, besides orchestra and auxiliaries, '= and every attention being given to scenery, I costuming, and appointments, the various pieces will be presented on a scale of splendour and completeness seldom at- >• tempted on the colonial stage. Audran's 1 famous opera "La Masootte" (The i \ Luck-Bringer) is to be produced on the opening night, and from the "rtra" i WUion this had in Australia there U erenr^, -WKSpgb't of Yos'nbWa'gtf.Ytfbiage afSeSoWi"^ for a.week or two. "Olivette," by the same composer, is announced to follow, after which " LaFille dv Tambour Major," I '• Le-< Cloches de Corneville," and other I operas will bo presented. The leading artistes of tho Company comprise Miss 9 Nellie Stewart, Miss Ida Osborne, Miss ■ Maggie Stewart, Miss Lillie Forde. I Mr \V. H. Woodfield, Mr Howard Vernon, Mr Edwin Kelly, Mr John-F. Forde, MrT. I Gruudy, and others of marked talent. The ■* orchestra is to be under the direction of Mr IB W. H. Harrison, Mr J. Wallace is to be 1 stage manager, and the whole will-be under | > the personal supervision of Mr George Mua- | grove. Family season tickets at reduced» I prices, will be on sale at Lennox's up till. - tho afternoon of Saturday next, and seats I may be reserved on the plan. It Is ex- I pected that tho season will extend to twenty- ,i four nights.

CRICKET MATCH.

Tasmania v. Christchurejl,

[by telegraph—press association.]

Curistchurch, Friday. fa Play was resumed at 2.45. Both batsmen * batted with greater freedom than before r lunch, and tho score increased rapidly, but f many runs were saved by the splendid fielding of the Tasmanians, Harris particu larly distinguishing himself in this respect. After a time Millton resumed stonewalling, , but Watson continued to hit freely all round. Sovoral changes of bowling were tried without effect, and whon the ecore had reached 5i Millton was bowled by Kendall—s4—2—9. Cotterill went in at v four o'clock, when tho ecore was 04. Just as ho seemed .set he snicked ono from Mans field into the wicket-keeper's hands.' Dudnoy then joined Wateon, and under this partnership the score reached 111. : Wilding, Asliby, Pocock, and Barnes, were disposed of for small scores, and when time was called Watson and Fowko wero at the I wickets, tho former having run up the good score of 79 not out. The following is the score :— CANTERBURY.-First Innings. Millton. b Kendall .... • g Lougdon, b Mansfield .. 4 Watson, nor. out . 78 Cottorill, c DavisbMansfield '.'. " "Jo J'udiiojr, b Burns .. ' 28 Wildinp, b Mansfield in Ashby, eUntlor b Mansfield '.'. " o Pocock, b Kendall .. . j Barnes, b Halo .. ."" A I owko, not out . a Extras .. ~ " " " " jj Tot<ll •• ••' ira .... . , This afternoon. At the cricket match to-day the two not outs went in, and tho scoring was rapid until Watson, stepping out to a slow, was stumped. Score 185, of which Watson - claimed 82. Chapman joined Forke, ani tho latter a wicket fell for 24, the Canter bury innings closing 19 behind their opponents. The Tasmanians sent Harris and Gate -7S o,. tho wickets, the former made four • : off Wilding, then Pocock, in his first pvor, clean bowled both Gatehouse and Hale.. * Butler went in and scored two and a single ?,v,v ococki and then w«« bowled V Wilding—three wickets for 10.



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Special Advertisements. SUBURBAN TOUR OF ROBSON'S GItICAT PANORAMA OF THE EGYPTIAN WAR. llevonnort ir.ill. Xonl: -h-.iv - Mnmiav. »b. ! I Xn>y ■ ,i-krt Hall-rin^'.-v, (■',■!.. V.: I .-,:»', ill-;. ilVr - lli-iv.l'.i." .lu:i." ■'■' =."i-.^:. '"I :■'•'• V.-.-' w« havti I: 'I iii Auckland.; „ _ ..__._ v ...._„ pt 0 j,- ; jLSI ov rHR AUCIvL.\ Nil BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION will be held on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, at St. Hemer's Bay. Tickots of any of tho Members. Steamer lcavos Wharf at 9.30 a.m. Sco papers noxt Thursday. /^RAND COMIC BURLESQUE. \JT Theatre Royal, Tuesday night. DR. P H I LS O N, Late District Surgeon, Attonds from 10 a.m. to 1 o'clock p.m., AND DR. J. H. HONEYMAN From 11 a.m. to 1 o'clock p.m., at Aickin'B, THE PHARMACY Queen-street. TIATO £10,000 LENT on Building I J I l f Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowors. Allotments bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment System Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for sale on 4th page. Six por cent, allowod on money deposited for investment.— C. Williamson. Land. Estate, and Financial A?en tand Valuer. High-street. Ancklyad "VfOTICE is hereby given that unless tho _Ll grazing and expenses are paid within fourteen days from this dato, the-following Horses will be sold by auction at tho Sale Yards of Messrs Hunter ami Nolan, Auckland, on FRIDAY, 2'ind February, ISSl:—One Chest nut Marc ; no brands ; has been running on my land at Mount Albort since NovemW, ISS2; Ono Chestnut Filly; no brands; has been running on my land, Mount Albert, for the last six months. R. C. GREENWOOD. Auckland, Bth February. 18M. MERCANTILE OPINIONS OF DIME LOW'S BOOKKEEPING.-" Its charm is its correctness and simplicity" — Messrs Stevenson aud Sons, Melbourno. " Tho system sooms admirable, and tho preliminary instruc tions would be serviceable to a clerk in any oilier, whatever its system of accounts "—J, C. Remington, Esq., Mutual Llfo Association of Austrolat'ia, Sydney. " Tho courso may bo con fidently rocommonded for tho instruction of young men going into commercial life "—Messrs McNaughton, Lovo, and Co., Molbourne. 3s 6d, post, 4s. — UptoS & Co.. Booksellers, Auckland. 158 & 160 l PLEASE CALL Oueen-st 158 & ICO PLEASE CALL Quoon-st 158 & 160 PLEASE CALL Queen-st 154 & 160 Queen-st 153 & 160 AND INSPECT Queon-st ioB & 160 AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Queon-Bt 155 & 160 Quccn-st 158 & )60 GRAND DISPLAY Queon-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY -Quoon-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 15S & 160 NEW GOODS Quoon-st 158 & 160 NEW GOODS Queon-st 158 & 160 NEW GOODS Queen-st 15S & 160 Queon-st 15S & 160 JUST OPENED. Quoen-st 153 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-st 155 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queon-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Queon-st 158 & 160 Queen-8t !&3 & 100 M CASES Queen-st 158 & KiO C 4 CASES Queen-st 10S & IIM 64 C&.SES Quecn-st 15"! & KiO Queen-Bt 1?8 & KM NEW CLOTHING Quoen-St IBS & IiSO NEW CLOTIUNG Quoon-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Quoen'-st 158 & ICO Queon-st 15? & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-8t 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 15S & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Qneen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & ICO Queen-8t 158 & 160 —i— Queen-st IH & 100 Queen-9t. 153 & 160 Quoen-st 158 & 160 THE NEW ZEALAND Queen-st 168 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY, Queon-Bt 158 & 160 Queen-st 138 & 160 Queen-street, Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Auckland. Quoen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 138 & 160 Queen-at 158 & 160 J. FITZSIMONS. QuoeL^t 158 & 160 Queen-bt 158 & 16C Branch Monagor. ( nenn-at T\ ISEASES OF THE EYE. ARTHUR RICHARDSON, M.D., SPECIALIST AND OPERATOR ON DISEASES OF THE EYE, MAY BE CONSULTED AT HIS RESI DENCE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, From 1 to 3 in the afternoon ; OB HASLETT'S ENGLISH PHARMACY, IS4, Queen-street, from 3 to 5. mHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE: "Crown" Flour, in sacks, 100's end 80's "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Wheat "VTONSTER /~ILEARIKG QALE o? CLOTHING AND DRAPERY! CLOTHING AND DRAPERY! clothing and drapery! clothing and drapery! £20,000 worth. £20,000 OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING TO BE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING TO BE SLAUGHTERED!! ! SLAUGHTERED!! ! Q /""IOOHBES & /NO., ■:-•;> BEING ABOUT TO "*V> CLOSE THEIR CLOT^^1 TABLI3HMENT B<BJ> HOTEL, NEXT THE AUCKLASfiW, ■ "^"TR AND IN ORBER TO REDUCE Titto^ STOCK A3 MUCH A3 POSSIBLE PRE VIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING, WILL HOLD A MONSTER CLEARING SALE A MONSTER CLEARING SALE OF THE WHOLE OF THEIR LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING DRAPERY AND CLOTHING AW "doth chops, Jdoth Chops, Commencing TmRIDAY, I |TH TNSTANT. S» CoOMBES & Co. HAVE PURCHASED TWO WELL-KNOWN STOCKS FOR LESS THAN 10s IN THE £, WHICH WILIi BE INCLUDED IN THEIB MONSTER CLEARING CJALB. ONSTER 'L/LEARING OaLE. REMEMBER! THE SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, 11th INSTANT, ON THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED By J, COSGRAVE & CO., AND OUR CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, NEXT THE AUCKLAND HOTEL, WHERE EVERYTHING WILL BE SLAUGHTERED. OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED On THURSDAY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF JVTARKINQ DOWN THE STOCK. SriooMBES & rio., • VyOOMBES & \JO., PANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET



Special Advertisements. THE MIGNON PIANO. ! | . ... _ | Messrs s- Co.,| OF SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Will shortly have tho pleasure of Introducing to the Public of AUCKLAND A Scries of PIANOS nnd OROANS which have attained an Immense Success in NEW SOUTH WALES AND VICTORIA. These Instrument) (detailed below; will bo found quito new to thia Colony, and far superior to any previous Importations. Owing to tho largo transactions of Mossrs Nicholson and Co., possessing, as thoy do, the Largest Music Ware houses in Sydney nnd Melbourne tho firm is enabled to mako such arrangements with the Homo Houses, and not only seeuvo tho Best Instruments, but at Lower Kates than it is possible any other firm this side the Equator can possibly do. THE MIGNON PIANO Is tho Most Wonderful Instrument cvor intro duced to Australia, ffho biilo of this Beautiful Model has now reached tho unprecedented number of FIFTY MONTHLY. No other Instrument, either in tho *Australias or England, ever had such a sale. THE MIGNON PIANO Is Iron-framed, la Ovorstrung (doublo obliquo), is Trichord, and 7 Octaves in compass. THE MIGNON PIANO la Cased in beautiful Walnut, and Ebonlsed or with exquisite Gold Engraving: the most chaste Piano over manufactured. THE MIGNON PIANO Possesses the Finest Tono, possesses tho Best Touch, and is without doubt tho Grandest Me dium-sized Piano extant THE MIGNON PIANO Contains every Improvement that tho larger and more expensive instruments possess, and is lit to grace any drawing-room. THE MIGNON PIANO Is proferrod to all others of similar value be cause it is so vastly superior. THE MIGNON PIANO IS MATCHLESS IN TON K. THE MIGNON PIANO IS GRANDLY CONSTRUCTED. THE MIGNON PIANO IS THE PERFECTION OF ELEGANCE. MESSRS NICHOLSON AND CO.'S FAMOUS WILMER PIANO. another Bra Success. This Instrument, like the "MIGNON," is iuan«factured sololy and exclusively for Messrs N. and Co., and is ono of tho largest nnd best Pianos ever turned out of a Factory. THE WILMEE PIANO ALWAYS RECOMMENDS ITSELF. THE WILMER PIANO. Ten of theeo romarkablo Instruments are In constant daily use at tho Methodist Ladies' College In Melbourne. THE WILMER PIANO Is a noble Instrument—none to comparo with it in Auckland. THE WILMER PIANO STANDS LIKE A ROCK. MESSRS NICHOLSON AND CO. * wore tho first to introduco tho ROUISCH PIANOS to Australia and New Zealand. THE ROUISCH PIANOS. Sco the Largo, Upright, Grand, Superior to all such Manufacture as have been previously offered to tho Public of Auckland. THE ROUISCH PIANOS. Sis different Modols. THE ROUISCH PIANOS Have been used in Australia for tho past Tkn Years, and with unvarying success. MESSRS NICHOLSON & CO., Are SOLE AGENTS For ALL AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, For tho CLOUGH AND NARREN AMERICAN ORGANS, The Finest and Cheapest Organ ever made. THIRTY MODELS KEPT IN STOCK. Oncoseen and heard, tho public will buy none Hj .'i,o r but these celebrated and well-triett Messrs Nicholson & Co. will invite tho most critical examination of theso Instruments, feeling assured that the verdictof theprofossion and public will be unanimous in favour of these superb models. Further particulars in future issues of this Paper.- NICHOLSON & CO., SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. T O AAA T0 LEND at Current JU*»VVV Rates of Interest on Free ' hold Security. W. F. O'BULLIVAN, Shortland-Btreet BENEFIT tendered to the Artillery Band Fund—Thea*o Royal, Tuesday night. •VTORTH NEW ZEALAND SETTLER J3I AND COUNTRY MAGAZINE. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. The Proprietors having taken tho publishing of the ahove Journal into their own hands.beg to notify that tho Publishing Office is now at No. 6, St. Mungo Chambers, Quoon-streot, Auck* land, pprosiTK Bank ov New Zealand. SEALING-WAX for Fruit Cans, sold by •all Ironmongers and othors; 8d single pound, Cd 71b parcels. Wholesale at Manu factory, Albert-street, Auckland.—C. Williams. GRAZING.— Tho undersigned begs to notify that he has discontinued taking horses or cattlo to grazo at Ono Tree Hill.— Robert Hall. TCIDWARD BARTLEY, Architect, Stich- Xlj bury's Buildings, Quoen-strcot. TUST RECEIVED, ex Tongarrro, a Stock fj of Artists' Materials.—J. LEECH. Short land-Btreet. kOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES, the i- n L °estlß °i? market, at Siiakespkab and CO. 8, opposito the market. Queen .street. BICYCLES.— Finest Collection ever seen ■* J? A<i°klandatSHAKESPEAtt & Co.'s. oppo site tho Market, Quken-strbet. B ICYCLES-BICYCLES.—"Coventry » "Imperial." Personal order. Prottiost cheapest, in colony. Also, novel seloctiontof Accessories. Inspection invited.—G. Richard, son, Mr Earle's, High-street. The very high rents oharged for property in Queen-street must of necessity incrcaso the value of goods to consumers. Rents in Customs street being more moderate, Wingate, Burns and Co. are enabled to sell general ironmongery at a lower rate. Pleasing and tangible proof of this has already been experienced by many, and all may he convinced by making a small trial aurcluise from their varied stock of useful household ironmongery.—[Advt.J SEWING MACHINES for everybody.— D. S. Chambers, 70, Queen-street—(Advt.J , Bicycles, unequalled for finish, price and quality, at Shakespear & Co., (opposite the Market) Queen-street.—[Auvt.] Brett's Auckland Almanac axd Pno vinciat, Handbook, for 1881, la now on sale at all booksellers.



To Medical Men.—Bengeu's Liquok P\x creaticus. iikngkr's llqcob pfpticuß Bengek's Pri'toxihed Bekf Jelly, Bknokr's Sklf-Djokbted Fo6d fok Dbmcate Children and Invalids These "adiiiirabla prepara tions" (vide "Lancet." March 2:>, lßS2)maybo procured at Aickin's " Tho Pharmacy," Queon atrcet.