SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

TT- . wATirn iThis Evonlnff, 7.33 E ■ • WATKR Tomorrow MoTnlng , 8.13 £■'' : XT.— Via ivvi'iiniv. U.ISS SU .., iSiO.—To-morrow Morning. S.JS ... •■'l\"B AUK- ,V'\v Moon, 2: lit, li.ll a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Kriamlillda, schooDor, Bnthnrat, from Whan garoa ».r.-.]-'i;icr, schoonor, Qunon. from Ruse \ <i;( i fi!?, s.s , yiophetison, fiom Tausiuiga Kowena, s a., Norriii from Mercury Hay T.n-.uvera, s.s., Kinohiir, from liusscll

DEPARTURES.

Yolando, schoouor. smart, for Newcastle "Waitakl, v.v., Crawford, for Whangnrei

IMPORTS.

Per Ruapolui—l case shirts, 1 ease hats.—T MoMastw.

Per Ruapehu. from London—CO tons pig iron, 0,09!) bars iron, SOT bdls iron, 205 steel rails, 2-29 cases galvanised iron, 20 easos gin, 25 dru-na and 8 casks colza oil, fti pieces wheels and axles, 10 p;:K3 earthenware, H2 pieces aKricultural uia ehincry, 8 bales blankets, 7 casks Kum and ;.;lucoso, ICS bdls hoop iron, 10 lilids stout. 37

cases whisky, llpkgßchall'cut tors, 112 lengths BSfiket pipes, 106 jrriiiilstojics, 1 casea castiiiKa, 5 H'igs fenders, 9 cases scythe stones, fl bales wool !M'.'i;s, VSJ kaxs nails, 'JO trunks boots, ;>OO casks rumunt, 10 btllß shirtiiiK, IS3 pkgs wire, 9 tanks w;ud, and also a lnixe iiuantity of drapery, i> "";lwaro, and sundry cargo undcscrlbcd.

Pi-r s.s. Ruapchu, :from London—3,o'.iO bars Iron, 328 bundles iron, SO ca?cs galvanised corrugated iron, 8 cases plain galvanised iron,

'6 'Jail's rivets, 3 cases bolU mid nuts, S cuses wt.eJ s.;rcws, 5 cases pencil-pointed nails, 1 cuso Argund burnors, 1 cuso lelcnhom-a. 1 hogsheads enamelled waro, 1 oaak iron weights, ti oases fonder*, 100 grindstones. 1 cask Tuck's packing. 2 calks fryinK"pans, 1:3 Intmile3 sheut iron, I .rust:-. Hiioct iron, !) cases scytht alonos;, 1 case nickel and brass nails, 1 cask assorted hardware i cask lanterns, 'J Pasos Heap's Kcrowing 3n:'.oliinc», 11 cases chaftbiittcrs, I case* iittiiißH, fi cnslcs milk puns, 2 casks wanning puna for tlynainito.—E. Porter and Co.

Ixw.vups Coastwise.—Rose, from Mahu rnivji, with 50 tons firewood: Mariner, from JiuiHill, with ICG tons coal; Norval, from lUi ...iMi, with 80 tons coal; Waitemata, from Ku-^-il. with 4,000 ft. timber; Totara, from VVhhhi, with 22,000 ft. timber.

Outwards Coastwjsr.—Rose, for Mahu rnrml ; Norval, for Russell ; Totara, for W:'.:u>gapoun; Lucy James, for Whangnrcl; Ail .Li.'tor Thames.

The s.s. Rovrena arrived from Mercury Pay this looming, with the fallowing passengers :— :M, a -i's Meiklc, Hanna, Porter, N'evil), Coiino, lUu-iic, Master filoxsonic. Mr and JVlrsßurlow, 31i.-3 Maxwell, and 2 natives.

T)io barquo Butterinore arrived at San Fran- Cisco from Newcastle, N.S.W., on Jan. 7.

Tho cutter Emma arrived from Kaipara yes terday, with COOO feet timber.

T!io whaloship Swallow, Captain Molnncß, ar rived at Russell yesterday with 225 barrels of ■whalo, 370 barrels sperm oil, and 'J.OOOlbs whale bone.

Tho tonnage loading on tlic berth at London on Jan, 3 for Australia and New Zealand amounted to 49,387 tons.

Messrs Staley, Radford and Co. quote rates from London to Auckland: Rough measure ment, 30s ; fine, 10s ; liquids, 50s ; weight, 30s; cement, 5s per cask ; beer, lOd per doz.; Bait, 30s.

Tho barque Alastor left Deal for Auckland on Jan. 7.

Tho barquo St. Lawrence came up the harbour this morning. She will apparently roouiro extensivo repairs, which will necessitate dock ing.

The brisfantinc Linda Weber, having dis charged at the Ktigar Company's'wharf, North cole, lias been removed to the ttailway Pior.

The diparture of tho s.s. Tarawera for Mel bourne and Southern Ports has been postponed till noon to-morrow. Her passengers will inoludo soveral from tho llnapohu, and she will also take south port cargo by that steamer.

Tho barque Looli Brcdan, which left New castle with a cargo of coal for Auckhuul on the ro«iotcr, built at Glass'™''» I-I*-. She loails a). this port for London direct for ;lio New Zea land Shipping Company, and will probably sail during March.

Tho following message was received from Tini'fi this mqr.iiug:—" liai-ijuii insido tho Wn tclnnan, beating1 inwards." 'I'his vessel will iii/uibly prove to be> tho Abiol Abbott, from ho<:an via Wellington, whit-ii left tho latter port on tho 20th inst.

The s.s. Glcndsr ai rived from Taur.mga this morning, with the following pa3_cntfors :— jicHsr3 Mitchell, Tit lor und boy, Hefforman, ,'iii'haon, Miers. Mitchell aud boy. Man. Baker, Jordan, Smith, Heiloy. Culorhanff, and Rev. R. lluvrows. Tho Glciielg Mr, been docked for a general overhaul, fchc will be lai<i,«p hero for a week.

'f ho Northern Steamship Company's h.s. Wel lington had another trWl in the har jour yester day afternoon, and far surpassed her previous performance by going over the measured mllo In iminß. lfisecs., which represents a speed of over 11 knots per hour. Everything Is not In proper order oven yet. so that it is expected an additional half-knot enn be got out of her. The Wellington leaves on an excursion trip to Tau ranga this ovenlng.

In connection ■with the arrival of tho direct steamer Kuapolm, we have to thank Mr 11. B. V.'illiams, purser, for placing at our disposal all required Information with rafcrenco to tho vessel, her voyage, etc., and also for furnishing us with English flics of latest dates. We have rery little indoed to add to what appeared in our last issue to complete our report. During tho voyago, on Fobruary 3, Annio Boswell, 13 months old, diod from bronchitis, and about ilie same timo Mrs Murcrow gave birth to a eiiild. In addition to the list of passengers alroady published, the liuapchu brought the following for this port:—Socond saloon: John R. Hill, Paul, Elizabeth, Eva, Mabel. Thomas. Paul, Inez and Almira Evans, Arch. Buchanan, Joh:i de Lacy, Frederi- k Asluon. Tliird cabin: Harry F. York, Win. E. Soir, Mary Soir. Chas. W. Matcher, Harry W. Matcher, i>. J. Priestly, Z. E. Priestly, Arthur Christio, Mackie Win (■■!■. Bt:r, Win. UiVjUhiut, John Gibbs, Mary A. Lockwood, For .Southern ports: Frank Carter, Harriet Gentry, 1). Gillies, T. Osborno, 51.i ry Blackham, George Pcinton and wife, Robert "W. Youns, Joseph Fell, E. B. Taylor, Sirs and Miss Patchoil, Geo. PuddeshaU, Robr. M. Gojvan, Goo. Adams, Harriet '"■>r!r;:on, Elizabeth Batson, T. Swaby, G. Sliirto, Thos. and Francis Stafford, Edwin JvL'iomla. Government immigrant* (addi .'ir>iinn for Auckland:—Franois and Will Board, Joiin and Mary Jossop, Thomas and Ellen Marcro-.v, Henry and Mary Marjdam. Othello, Jano, Joseph, William, Isabella, and Eleanor Men-ill; Benjamin, Arthur, Christopher, af.d Jr.mris Norria; Walter, Lillie. Millie. Walter, tint! HonryStakes; Harriet and Arthur W^Uor, C'athcrinaßothwejl, Sarah, Gortrudo, Frederick, iui'l Louisa Buokinghain; EUqn Grace, Clara ami Mary Johnstonej Kllen Leonard, Hannah Lawaon, Ellen Power, Sarah Quintrell, Susan Rundlo, Sarah, Agno3, and Emily Robinson; Elim'jethSoayth,Mildred Wobb.EmilyHyland. Gfiorgo Catell, G. R. Hewitt, Chas., David, i»nd Charles Mitchell: G. C. Crawsham, Arthur

Pinder, William, Robert, and Alfred Robinson; Amos Wolsley, E. J. Priestly, Willt»,a,J\rjjce, ---^jßobort Farrell, Robert V,^a ß ai^-'-^'^~f, -* ~.,8nV-<«V.. iVren . iea ß^><«fper, John Mitchell.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Douelas, 8.5., Scott, from Raglan Takapunat 8.5., Jones, from the South Lalla Rookh, s.B.,J3.ftiley. from Waitara 'iorea, sch, SwanSOn, from Kaipara

. DEPASTURES. Douglas, S.S., Scott, for Waitara Takapuna, 5.»., Jones-, for the South

The s.s. Douglas arrived from Raglan early this morning with 43 sacks seed, 23 bales flax, 1 bales fungus, and 16 hides. She left again at 10 oVlock with 138 packages sundries, and Mr and Mrs Golden and Miss Millan as pas3engers.

Tho schooner Tort a- arrived from Kaipara this morning with 65,000 ft sawn timber.

Tho s.s. Takapuna arrived from Southern ports early this morning. Passengers: Alegars Hcsphey, Donar, Foster, Connor, A. Jackson Richard kcCarUiy,Milne,Cox,Moj Inc. Ro'.Oi\* son, Bailey, Morton, McCredie, Mason, Bower, Scott Captain Dafon, Miss Gillies, Mesclames Gillies and Mason. She returned at 10 o'clock With a number of passengers.

Tho s.s. Lnlla Rookh arrived from Waitora this morning.

Tho s.s. Argyle ictt VVaitora thla morning, ami should arrive early to-morrow morning.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WitANfIAREr. this day.—Arrived: Waitaki, from Auckland, 6.20 a.m. Sailed: M/icgregor, for Auckland, 9.30 #.m.

Gisborne. this day.-Sailed: Southern Cross, 5.3., i'or Auckland, 8 a.m. London, February 25.—Arrived: Ship Otaki, from Auckland, November 21.

Lyt^elton, yesterday. — Arrived: Opawn, ship, from Auckland. Sailed: Omaha, for Chatham Islands.

PoßTCnALMEß?,ye3terday.—Sailed: A»sdell, tmrquo, for Kaipara.

Sydney, this day.—Sailed, this afternoon Wakatlpu, for Woliington.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under i—

This Day.

For Tauranga, Ohinemutn, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at a p.m. Vor Mangawai and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5

p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Kamo, Whangarei, and jVlangapai, per Rowena, at 5 p.m.

Friday, 29th inst.

For Waitara. etc., per Argyle, at 11 a.m. For Gisborno, Napier, Southern PortSi Australian Colonies. and(London (via Welling ton, per British Queen) pur Tarawora, at 11 a.m. For Cowes and Coromandol, per Coromandel, a* 1.30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 3 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, ith March,

Per s.s. Zealandia, as follows :—

For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Colombia. Central and South Amorica, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, at 10.30 a.m For registered letters and newspapers, II a.m.

Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence i?i addition to tho postage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to tho time of sailing. This mail will bo due In London on Sat urday, April 12, SS4.

S. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Chief Po-it-oflieo. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

FEBBUAKY 28, 1881

Abbott'3 Opera House—Rojal Comic Opera Company, 7.45 p.m.

Choral Hul.Synionrlf.-su-eet — Lecture, "The Mam-is; tt'liu.'. re They i" ly F. D. Fonton, E30.. 8 p.m.'

Auckland Hishlng Company — Waltemata Hotel, S p.m.

Onekunga Public Hall — Salvation Army, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A—Devotional, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

MORLBY.-On February 21th. at Gfloa*r~'» „ I Rocky Nook^^pri^^e^reet,

Marriage.

;j,'iiOOKS~IRWIN.—On January Ist, 1881, by the Rev. Mr Macnicol, H. VV. Brooks, Lincoln shire, England, to Hcllen, eldest daughter of the late Captain Irwin, of tho 80th Royal Tyrone Fusiliers, of H.M. Regiment, and nieco of Major Sanderson, Hamilton, of H.M. Regiment of Royal Tyrone Fusiliers, and of Lakemont House, Connty Tyrone, Ireland.

Deaths.

DUNN.—On February 27,188J, at his rcsidenco, Trafalgar-street, Onehunga, Robert Dunn; aged 59 years. The funeral will leave his late residence to morrow (Friday), 29th, at 1 o'clock. Friends will please accopt this Invitation.

PEAKE.—At his father's residence, Gladstone street, Newton, on February 27, the Infant son of John and Hannah Peak; aged 7 months. Funeral will leave to-morrow (Friday), at half past I o'clock.

ROBINSON.—At her residence, Upper Nelson street, Mrs Sarah Charlotto Robinson, roHct of the late A. W. W. Robinson; aged Gti.

The funeral will leave her late residence, Upper Nelson-street, to-morrow (Friday), at 11.30 a.m. Friends will please accept this in vitation.

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

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that neodß resistance, For the future In tho distance, And the good that wo can do.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1881.

The action, or rather inaction, of the Auck land Fire Brigade at tho Parnell fire, to which allusion was made in our last night's issue, will be the subject of diverse opinions. Many people will think, and no doubt human sympathies involuntarily flow out with the sentiment, that if Super intendent Hughes had kept his hose-reel in Albert-street, and had not taken the trouble to go forth in search of the fire, his attitude might have been justified by his instructions from the City Council, but having got his Brigade together, and proceeded in the direction of the fire, it was his duty to have assisted in extinguishing it. One correspondent goes bo far as to say that "The public care nothing for the dis putes between insurance companies and city councils when a conflagration has broken out within easy radius of tho city. They then expect the Fire Brigade to do their duty, irrespective of cost and locality. Many common-sense people v, ijl regard the tiro-engine and the life-boat as similar insti tutions, and the spirit which animates the life-boat crow to hasten, under all circum stances, to tbp rescue of their fellow creatures in peril or distress.shoufd animate the Fire Brigade to similar exertions when ever there is occasion for fcheir services.' It is needless to Bay that this correspondent is not a ratepayer. In the present days, even philanthropy must go upon clear business lines, or the dispensers of bounty yill sconer or later find they have impoverished themselves foolishly. The Auckland Fire Brjgado is no outgrowth of philanthropic sentiment or human enthu siasm. It is a body paid for out of the city rates, just as the city road.-men£re paid todp dty work. It might be regarded as an act pi .chivalry for the AucklandCorrflratiom ja send its gawtery Inspectors and workmen on » iorusa<Je ovosr £!>s country abating miisanecs wherever tfcey jexfei), ijnd saving I people itm tl)S> fevers which are being.en-1

gendered by thoir noglest of well-known sanitary laws. But no ono Mamas the Council becauso they conceive that their duty ends with the performance of these offices within their own borough. If thoy went beyond, no plea of philanthropy would prevent ratepayers who object to this liberality at thoir expenso from com pelling Councillors to repay out of their own pockets tho moneys so illegally ex panded. It is simply absurd to expect tho ratepayers of Auckland to find fire oxtinguishlng appliances for the ratepayers of Parnell. The latter are perfectly woll able to hel:p themselves, and if they elect not to do so, wo very much doubt whether common-sense people will wasto much sympathy over their misfortunes or vent any great amount of indignation upon others who, while willing to help themselves, object to having other people's burdens cast upon them. We believe tho Superintendent of tho Fire Brigade was to blame for taking his engine and his men beyond tho city boun daries in defiance of his instructions, anil no doubt the Council will institute measures that willsecurothoobedionccof theirofficevs. By gcing to the fire, and standing by an idlo spectator,Mr Hughes placed liimtelf in a very disagreeable and invidious position, nnd has fairly laid himself open to these charges of a want of professional and humanitarian enthusiasm; while to huvo used tho property of the Council in defiance of strict orders would have put him in a still moro question able attitude, and might have cost him his situation. Howboit, Mr Hughes may plead that ho did what he could, short of laying on a lead of hose ; and to the second charge he can reply that in Great Britain, where municipalities adopt a re cognised scale for the use of brigades outside borough boundaries, it is no uncommon thing for firemen to go to lire? with their engines', and to return without moving a hand, when no ono will undertake to guarantee tho feos. All this may bo very dreadful to per sons who, like our correspondent, are men of sontiment, and think lire brigades should be like life-boats—always providing Hint someone else can be found to pay for them. Tho fact is. that if the insurance companies and owners whoso money is at stake will not guarantee to pay necessary expenses which aro incurred to save their pockets, thoy are hardly tho right people to rave about a lack of liberality in others. It may, perhaps, bo worthy of consideration by tho Council, as suggested by "Underwriter" in another column, whether a scale of feos similar to that charged in Groat Britain for tho services of the Brigade outside the city should not be adopted. Wo are by no means prepared to say that it would be wiso to approve of the Fire Brigade leaving the city ; on the contrary. For its area and the inflammable character of the buildings Auckland is very badly provided with appliances for extinguishing fires, and it is in the highest degree dangerous to permit the Brigade to leave the city on any pro text. If a fire had broken out in Ponsonby Ward while Mr Hughes nnd his men were calmly admiring the blaze in Parnell, what would tho city ratepayers and philan thropists have said ? Simply that ho ought to bo dismissed for disobedience of orders ami neglect of duty. If tho Council permit the Brigade to make excursions into tho country at all hours of the day and night, the time may come when i, lire, breaking out in some cloudy built section of the city will have obtained such a hold before the feeble appliances at tho disposal of the Brigiulo can bo brought to boar as to bo utterly beyond control, and half Auckland may bo burned down. While admitting, therefore, that tho question of adopting a scale of feos for tho services of the Brigade is ono that will bear discussion, wo aro strongly ot opinion that a fair consideration of tho whole subject will lead to tho adoption of a stringent regulation compelling tho Superintendent and his men to remain at their post, ever on tho alert to extinguish tires occurring within tho city boundaries, and only those. By putting an end at oik c and for over to this expectation that the city brigade will, under any circumstances, be used outside tho city boundaries, the sooner will the local governing bodies devise measures for their own protection,

The steamer Ruapehu was berthed along side thp end of Queen-street Wharf at half past eight last cvoning, and shortly after wards all of the immigrants liad left tho vessel. Thirty females and children wore lodged at tho Howestreot Home, and two families at the Immigration Depot. All the single men, who were a very hue lot of young fellows, hare already found em ploymont, and sufficient applications have been made by employers to afford work for all the single girls. About thirty cabin passengers and two Go vernment immigrants booked for Southern ports wi 1 leave for [their respective ports uf destination at noon to-morrow, by tlio Union Company's Tarawera, which will also take part of the Ruapehu's Southern cargo.

At the Police Court to day, before Mr Prime, J.P., threodrunkardawere subjected tofinoor imprisonment. Elizabeth Lang, for keeping a brothel in Abercrombie-street, one month in Mount Eden Goal; Sophia Burke, a notorious character, was remanded until March 8, undorthe Vagrant Act; and John Me Carthy, who had beon remanded for eight clays, was discharged on payment of expense of maintenance during his hours of temporary insanity. VUUtt , There aro morejhan^^ immigl . an < B nominatedjrgny.--^ the Wfty to uck . Z£>£? the present time. The great of these have beon nominated from the country districts.

Mr R. Logan, of North Shore, has just completed a handsome yacht of about six tons measurement to order of Mr R. Brooko, of Waiwera, who intends her for use bstween the Springs and Auckland, and also as a racing yacht. She differs from other yachts in harbour in being built after the whaleboat pattern, which is expected to give her. very good sailing ability. She has the appearance of a powerful vessel, and should give a good account of herself. Mr Logan, as usual, has put the yacht together very strongly and neatly, the general work manship being excellent. She is also fitted out with a comfortable cabin which provides good passenger accommodation. The yacht will probable be launched on Saturday. She is to be called '' The Merry Duchess."

The cable to Tiritiri is working well, but the remarkably long time occupied in the transmission of news is by no means satis factory. At 1.50 p.m. yesterday, the light house keeper sent a message to the Harbour Board to the effect that the direct steamer Ruapehu was in sight. This mes sage travelled by way of Waiwera and ' arrived at the Harbour Board office after 3 o'clock, or half-an-hour after the steamei'd numbers hud been run up on the Mount Victoria Flagstaff. Again, to day a message from Tiritiri, stating that there was "a barque inside of tho Watch man, beating up," although sent off at 9.15 a.m., only reached town between 10 and 11 a.m. Thero is evidently something seri ously wrong somewhere. With such delay the benefits derived from the cable are ren dered almost null. Another thing which calls for remark is that neither nnmo nor description of tho vessil signalled today were given. Further particulars than those furnished aro surely desirable, tho mere fact of a vessel being in sight being of compara tively little value.

Tho extent of the power which may be exercised by masters of harbour steamers is likely to form the subject of an action in one of the local courts very shortly. The plaintiff in the case will be a lady who recently attended a water excursion to a spot or interest in the harbour, and the defendant tho master of the vessel on which she travelled. It is alleged that on the return to Auckland, the skipper in ques tion made a tour round the vessel, and find ing quantities of fruit in kits and handker chief", which he had reason to believe had been appropriated from an orchard in the district where the excursionists had been spending the day, he quietly dropped the packages over the side of the vessel. So impreesed was he with the sense of his authority that he did not stop to ask where ihe fruit really had Jcome from, and in Ihe case of the lady mentioned ho is alleged to have thrown overboard her basket, containing fruit given to her by a friend, at whose house she had been visit, ing, and also some property of value. It is reported that she now intends to sue the master of the steamer for the value of tho goods lost, which is in itsolf something and also for damages.

To the Editor : Sir,—The Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Auckland Laud District has publicly notified that 2J sections of land in the parish of Kopuru, and county of Hobson, will be sold by him to-morrow at the Crown Lands .Office in Auck land. Permit me, through the medium of your paper to inform the said Commiasioriei1 and all persons who may contemplate purchasing at such sale any of the said sections, that the whole of the hind so advertised is called collectively Papa kawnu, that it is my ancestral property, and that it never did belong to the Crown. I therefore hereby caution all persons against selling or purchasing any portjon of it.—HosfE Ti,a'A R£HJ7A, by his agent and counsel,' Singleton Popjjfprt, Auckland, February 28,1884. il ■■'"'' •'

A mooting of the subscribers to the Auck land Scripture Gift Association will bo hold to-morrow evening in tho rooms of tho Young Men's Christian Association. Tho business will consist of tho report and balance-sheet and tho election of tho Com mittee for the onsuing year.

Judge Fenton will continuo his interest ing lecture on "Tho Maoris—Who Aro They ?" this evening, in the Choral Hall, the subject boing too largo for compression into ono lecture.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Could you kindly inform me when those wicked publicans aro compelled (to closo their public-houses at ton ? By doing so you will do mo a great favour, as my husband goes into them cvory night, and never comes out until twelve or one o'clock in tho morning, in a miserable state.—Yours, &c, Victim to tiik 12 o'Clook Hours and Ui'staiks Bar.

A meeting of the Devonport Naval Artil lery is convened fur to-morrow evening, tho 2!) th inst., for tho purpose of having the mombors of tho corps measured for their uniforms, tho manufacturing of which is to be entrusted to the hands of Messrs Ilobrfon and Son, London. This being the last day of tho month, m ill bo tho last opportunity for enrolling otfored to Hie North Shore residents, and we havo reason to beliovo the corp? will bo recruited to its full maximum strength, judging from the amount of interest manifested over its formation. Wo understand Mr VV. J. Hurst, M.H.K., who was at the last meeting elected an honorary momber, has been plooted to accept the position. Mr Hurst has from the outstart kindly rendered a deal of assistance in tho formation of the corps, and it is to be hoped other prominent residents will follow inliis footsteps. We understand (hat tho corps intend acting as a Fire Brigade for Dovonport.

Mr Robert Graham has issued a useful little " Guide to the Hot Lakes." It con tains in a brief compass tho information which a tourist desires to know about Wai wora, Kotorua, and Wairokoi, and is illus trated with plans.

To the' Editor: Sir, —As a visitor to Auckland and a froquonter of your Museum and art collection, may 1 bo allowed to remark upon tho hanging of ouo of tho noblest specimens of English Koyal Academy work with which your gallery is enriched; 1 allude to tho "Dawn," by Armitago. I have endeavoured in vain to obtain a suitable view of this picture, owing to the peculiar position in which it is hung, and tho very poor light in which it is. For tho sake both of the public and tho students, might it not change places with the very inferior old picture, its neighbour, which is in a position and light beyond its merits, as compared with the really great work for which I am pleading.—l am, &c., Viator.

Wo havo received from C.H. tho sum of 5s for Mrs Rollinson. [The name was printed "Robinson" by mistake yester day.]

At Nelson yesterday, the Now Zealand University Sonato commenced its annual session. The Chancellor's report stated that including tho Government grant of £3,000, tho revenue of tho year had boen £3,713, and the expenditure Jt'3,434. This year tho Somite will have to make provision foroxaminatii n-i in medicine and science, but this ia not expected to amount to over £150. For the B.A, degree first .section there wore -! t candidates, and for tho linal section i 27 ; for tho LL. B. degreo, four; for the M.A., one; and for the LL.D., one.

Tho attitude of the various sections of tho Church in relation to intemperance is com mendable and consistent, and temperance effort now forms a regular part of church work in tho colony. Last night, at the Presbyterian General Assombly at Welling ton, a report on tho temperance movement was read by Rev, M r West. Tho report recommended:—l. That in congregations wkero tompornnco societies do not at pie sent exist, or any other general society is at work, they bo recommended to organise such. 2. That each Prosbytory be requested to appoint ono or more members to visit tho congregations for tho purpose of forming such societies, anil that, they report to their various Presbyteries. .'!. That where practicable, teinpcrancosumcn? be preached at lcaat once a year to tho various congrega tions. After discussion it was decided that tho second recommendation be carried out as far as practicable, and tho report was adopted.

We have pleasure in stating that Mr H. Fnrroll, of tlio new butcher. .^liop next British Hotel. Q'leon-Btreet, has ngrucd to provide Mrs Rollinsou, Newton (for whoso relief wo mnile an nppenl yesterday), with meat fov a week. Other tradesmen cunld, in meritorious cafes like ihi*, make similar contributions, which would be tig acceptable as money j;ifts.

A lecture on "The Maoris: Who aro They J" was delivered last night by Mr F. D. Fcnton, in tho southern ante-room of tho Choral Hall. The number of tho audience was considerable, but tho illumination was rather limited, tho upper otk! only of the room being lighted. Tho lecture was j^" livered undor the auspicesLii{»*4rsTvr- t ,. Jl_ p™^SJ=3Stlaeat? Association, and tho President of tho Society, Mr Kenneth Wai kins, occupied the chair and introduced tlio lecturer. Mr Fenton said tho subject ho had undertaken to discuss was a great one : the more ho contemplated it the greater it appeared, and the impossibility of doirg justice to it became increasingly apparent. During the lecture he would not be ablo to enter into minute proofs of his statements, as it would occupy too much time to do so. Many of his assort ions would Imvo to bo taken for granted. The Maoris were a branch of the Polynesian race. The details of the various portions of tho race varied, but thoy were all one peoplo ; and in trac ing back the history of these t>eoplo ho con. Bidored. that in Genesis x. they h: i the true statement of their origin— namely, through Cush, the son of Ham. There was no more valuable record then that contained in that chapter, and modern research corroborated very remarkably tho statements there made by tho sacred historian. The lecturer then proceoded to trace the descendants of Cush, dwolling particularly on the fact that, contrary to general belief, some of them wore to be found in tribes inhabiting Arabia. It is impossible to give a satisfactory outline of the lecture ; in fact, when tho allotted time had expired, Jlr Fenton had practically only introduced the subject. It is sufficient to say that the discourse was a remarkable display of learning and historical research. Mi' J. C. Firth, in a highly eulogistic speech, proposed a vote of thanks to tho lecturer, and this was carried by acclama tion. It has boen decided that the lecture shall bo continued this evening, when no doubt Mr Fenton will complete his argu ment. It is also probable that the lecture will be printed and circulated in pamphlet form.

Brett's Auckland Almanac and Pro vincial Handbook, for IS3I, is now on sale at u.ll booksellers.

Habitual Constipation, the cause of so much discomfort and so many troublesome ail ments, can he relieved by nothing safer and more effectual than Castor Oil in repeated small doses, its nauseous flavour being the only draw back. Allen and Han huh y's new process of manufacture completely obviates this, and thoi'c is now no more palatable upcrirnt tlian the A. and H. "Tasteless" Castor Oil shaken up in warm milk. At Is 3d and 2s. Sold by Gkavks Aickin, The Pharmacy; and J. A. Poxn, Homco. Chemist, Queen-street. Ask for tho " A. and H." brand.—fADVT.l

Mining News.

Important Dihcovkey.—To-day's Thames " Advertiser " says : —"An event hcippened yesterday which can fairly take precedence in the matter sf importance, of anything which has marked tho history of theThami s goldfield for a course of years, if not, indeed, during its wholo career. We alludo to the di: c ivery of gnld at the 640-feet level of the Deep Lsvel Cross mine, a distance of twenty eight feet from the main drive, the leader was struck in tho back of the drive, it is about G inches in width, but owing toils flatness only a small quantity of quartz, nit more than a few hatfuls, could be broken down, tiold was, however, found in several pieces of tho stono taken out. The minerals with which the reef is im pregnated are of a very kindly character, and the general texture of the stone is pleasing to miners, while the ad jacent country is in every way favourable. •The point at which the gold has been found is not more than 20 feet from where tho J mder was seen in the rise. Tho baoks wil therefore be not very extensive, as tho leader in this vicinity overlaps into the Imperial ground at a height of about 50 feet. As tho drive progresses southward, tho height of ground increases rapidly at every foot, and as there is every likelihood of the same class of country continuing; the probabili t \pk of gold also lasting is very great. The inij.oi'tance of tho discovery cannot bo over rated. It most intimately affects both the Cross and Imperial Companies in the first instance, while its influence upon tho prosj pectsof the whole fieldmust beeonside able ■

CABLEGRAMS.

(UKU'A'KU'M OAJII.EGUAM.I)

Australian Wool in Amorloa.

New York, February 20.—Tho first direct cargo of Australian wool arrived at Boston to-day. Exclusion of Cattlo from Infected Countries. London, February 27.—Lord [Carting ford's Bill for the exclusion from tho United Kingdom of cattlo shipped from places where disease is believed to exist was passed by tho House of Lords last night. Melbourne Grain Market. Mew.oukni:, Fobruary 27. —Tho Mel bourne manager of tho National ■ Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand (Limited) reports of the local grain market as follows:—Wheat, por bushel, 3s lid to 4s Id. Prices are barely maintained. Malting barloy, 4s to 4s Ud. Tho market is rather weaker. New Zealand oats are ' depressed. Feeding qualities are 2s (id to 2s Dd ; milling ditto, Ss lOd to Us. New Zealand oats, under bond, arc in fair de mand at -2x :>d to '2s 7d.

THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S VESSELS.

(IIV TllUiciKAril. — I'IiESH AMSOCIATION.)

CiiitiriTciiOKCii, this day. Tin; Now Zealand Shipping Company havo received tho following telegram :—"Lon don, February 25. The s.s. British King has arrived, all well, at Plymouth. The Otaki has also arrived, all well.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Lot of " now chums " about

Minister* are buck in Wellington from their Northern tour.

Will tho Ruapchu bo thrown open to public inspection? Tho Witirurapa inquiry is still .sitting at Duncdin.

Masonic and Druid Lodges nro shortly to bo opened at Whangaroa. "Olivette " holds tho boards of tho Opera House till further notice General Wiinpllcn, an Austrian notablo, is dead, aged H7. A man named Lally fell into tho Grey River at Brunnertou on Tuesday and was drowned. A boy and girl, named Hines, six and so veil years of ago respectively, wore frozen to death in bed in Independence, lowa, on January 5. Crushed again ! In Christchurch South west, as in other wards, tho teetotal candi dates for tho licensing committee have been defeated. For the Cambridgo contract (formation and permanent way) of tho Hamilton-Cam bridge Railway, tho tender of W. I.ovett, Hamilton, £7,7H0, has boon accepted. Damage from the storm of Tuesday night fa reported from various parts of Otago. The Clutha River rose 12 feot,. Some of Hie followers of the False Prophet arc wearing armour taken from Anglo- Norman cru.-.-ulorfi continues ago. fifty A.C. iiion tvo to bu stationed at Alexandra, to work on the Kawhia Road from that cud of it. A three-year-old child ndined Gillbrd was drowned yesterday in a ditch at Nelson. The ship Marlboioiigh took from Dun cilin IO.ISUO carcases of frozen meat for tho Now Zealand and Australian Land Com pany, London. Uy 2US votes against 10, the ratepayers of Groymouth yesterday agreed to levy a special rate for the construction of the Cobdon bridge.

Thod'rosmont of Christolnireh Chamber of Commerce, at the quarterly meeting, congratulated members on the improved aspect of mercantile afiairs in the district.

Kmnia Ellis and Rhoda A very have been committed for trial at Punedin en tho charge of stealing I'al and live shirt studs from Win. McDougall Mathoson while ho was drunk.

Does tho totalizator pay '! Look hero: — Tho first day of the late Dunedin Races, tho Jockey Club netted £1,057 from tho " machine," and on the second day £05.1. On the first day tho stakes o'Tcrcd totalled £1,080, and on the second JCSKI7.

Sydney Taiwhango is at Ohinemutu, ad vocating tho formation of the railway, and the appointment of a Maori European Com mittee to manago tho affairs of tho dis trict.

Napier people have been trying tho use of castor oil on peach trees for the euro of blight, with the result that evory tree operated upon was killed. This is rough on castor oil.

During the last two years, the mountain of Nbroa, in Algiers, has been gradually sinking, and now it has quito disappeared, leaving a hollow in tho place where the bill uscd'to be. Mr Clcndon. R.M., Whfirigarei, whs lined last Tuesday for having a horse stray ing in tlic street. A -T.l\ had to be got to sit in judgment on tlio erring magistrate, who, n short time i'Vi^-iyn^jy, hud eom «Cnt6d^reTiaJTiSrSiia ofioncowueTTiieHfl* quunts were before him. D. Hayes has died from Injuries got by being thrown from his horse at Leeston, Canterbury. At the inquest tlio .jury - added a ridor censuring tlio publicans of Southbridgo for supplying him with drink, knowing that a prohibition order wns out against him. Was not this a case for some thing more than censure'/ Two Otajro bakers were on Tuesday pro secuted under tho new Adulteration Act for failing to stamp loaves sold by them. One case was discharged, tho loaves having been proved to bo "cottftgo" and" pan,' but tho other defendant was lined for ono loaf, tlic penalty being one shilling. It's a bad rule that won't work both ways, so England is pending us out supplies of frozen fish and poultry. A consignment per British Queen has been placed on tho market at Wellington, whiting boing sold at Is and cod 7s Gd each. Tho fish, otc., wero iv fine condition.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Insurance Companies and tho Firo

Brigade

(To the Editor).

Sm, —1 would ask your permission to say a few words in reply to your leader of last ovoniug. In your elaboration of tho Insur ance Companies' theory that a rate must bo charged commensurate with tho risk run, you suggest that were the Fire Brigade disbanded altogether the effect would bo disastrous to the Companies. To this it may bu replied that before the water waa brought from the Western Springs, and when we hud only amateur captains of Firo Brigades, tho Companies made greater prolits than they do now, and in a lire which swept one sido ot Queen-street for one-half of its length, tho Company doing tho largest business here lost only some 12,500. I thoroughly agree with you that the Com panies rely upon the city continuing to maintain a brigade for the prevention of a general catastrophe, nor am 1 aware that tho Companies have over professed anything to the contrary ; but the ratepayers have got a very profitable return for their ex penditure in tlic reduction of rates of in surance in tho city to their present standard. Kates of premium are some twenty per cent, lower in the city than out of it. This shows a recognition on tho part of the Com panies of the usefulness of the water supply and Firo Brigudo to the extent of a good many thousands of pounds a-year. This, I think it will be aonceded, is a pretty liberal contribution, and to it may bo added that thoy maintain at a cost of not less than £500 a year a Salvage Corps, whoso instructions are to save property insured nnd uninsured alike. As to the vexed question of attend ing fires outside tho city boundary, no doubt if the proper parties, tho highway boards, wore applied to, they would gladly pay tho small amounts actually expended, and I t'link tliobenelit of and fresh experience gained by a brigade practice would amply repay any wear and tear to plant, Tho whole queslisn is very well summed up in your lender: " Insurance companies do not profess to prevent fires, but to pay people's losses when they occur. Without iires, or with a perfect system of repression, thete would be very little insurance." Thus to ask insurance companies to contribute to wards the cost of maintenance of fire brigades is to ask them to assist iv that which tends to thoir annihila ; tion. It is scarcely possible to get a perfectly oquitablo mode of contribution I to cost of brigades ; but by far tho most equitable courso available is for city councils and highway boards to support them out of their ordinary revenue; then in sured and uninsured contribute alike, and they will reap a full reward in the compara tive lownesa of insurance rates.—l am, &c.,

Fire Ukderwmteb

The seventh trip of tbo Auckland Fish ing Club will be or. Saturday next, Ist March, leaving usual wharf at onq o'clock

Bicycles, unequalled for finish, price and quality, at Shakespear & Co., (opposite the Market) (iuecn-atrtint..—(\:ivi.)'

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

[VHU H..M. KUATKHU, FROM LONDON.]

[ISY OUll LOSUOS COIIRKSI'ONDKNT.I

Visit of Mr G. A. Sala to tho Antipodos. Our London correspondent, writing per s.s. Ruapehu on January 10, says :—You will, I nm Biuo, he very much pleased to learn (if you have not already hoard tho newa by cable) that George Augustus Sala, the most popular of living journalists, and tho best after-dinner speaker of tho age, lias entered into an agreement to givo a series of lectures on English Society in tho principal towns of Australia and New Zealand. Sala is admirably fitted for the task he has under taken, and will, I anticipate, amuse you all vastly. As a raconteur (or in other words, as a toller of good stories) he has simply no equal. 1 have soon him keep a room full of really clever men in roars of laughter from ono end of dinner to the other, and apparently without tho least effort. llis store of knowledge, too, on all sorts of quaint and out-of-the-way sub jects is (as those colonists who read the " Echoes of tho Week" in the " Illustrated London News" will bo well aware) illimit able. It takes a more than ordinarily smart man cither to puzzle or to " best tho fertile G. A. S. So üble and interesting arc ovon his stray romarks on current events admitted to be that selections from thorn havo been published in book form, and were recently issued in a fat volume entitled " Living London." Whilst in the colonies Mr Sala will con tribute his experience and impressions to tho " Daily Tolegmph," re-publishing them subsequently in book form, al'tor tho manner of "Paris Herself Again," and "America lie-visited." Every possible pressure should bo brought upon tho groat journalist to visit tho Hot Lakes, Terraces, tho Southern Fiords and other natural wonders of Now Zealand. Thousands will read his papers who nover look at a book of travel; in fact, I anticipate that English folk will realise moro nearly what the " new world at the Antipodes" ia liko after Sala's visit than they evor did bofore. Mr Sain Intorvlowod. On Monday last I interviewed Mr Sala at his ludidonco, in Meoklenburgh Square, v. iih a view to ascertaining tho date of tho commoncemont *of tho tour, &c. Although extremely busy (lie came down stairs with a heap of fully IUO letters in his hand), tho popular journalist was good enough to tjnuro mo a quartor of an hour, and wo had quito a pleasant little chat about tho Antipodes Mr Sala sayß ho has long looked forward to a tour in the Aus tralian, and believos it will benefit his health considerably. Tho scheme, however, is as yet in embryo, oven tho date of starting boinguncortain. AllMrSalaknowsdofinitely is that he will mako direct for Melbourne and "do" tho chief Australian cities first, going thence to Tasmania, and so on to New Zoaland, whence ho will mako for San Francisco and Japan, returning straight homo from tho last-named country. Tho lectures to bo delivered en route aro not written or oven properly thought out yet. Tlicro will, it is probublo, bo a regular sories. In my next 1 expect to be able to give you tho oxnet dato of Mr Sala's departure He will, I forgot to mention, be accompanied by Mrs Sala. Tho cheoso por British Qucon is soiling tolerably freely at Mn a cwt. Messrs John Elder and Co. having com pleted the vessels ordered by the Now Zea land Shipping Company, Find themselves obliged to largely reduco their stud' of workmen. On Saturday last they dismissed SOO more. Tho Frozen Moat Trado. The aca jnimudution at tho London docks for frozen meat, fish, and fruit has during tile past twelvemonths been enormously increased. Tno St. Katherino's Company now possess 'S.i freezing chambers, having a total capacity of OG.OOO cubic feet, and capable* of storing about 23,000, •-"J.OOO, and 31,000 sheep respectively. Tho ongines used were constructed by Mossrs Hull, of Dartford. I send yon herewith an articlo from tho " Times " of January 4th, on "Communication with New Zealand," which contains some in terestlng statistics, and has excited a good bit of notice. Tho writer I beliovo to bo Sir Francis Dillon Roll, who is always on the look-out for opportunities to show up the colony in a favourable light, and more over seems to have considerable inlluonco with tho "Timos." The statement that tho New Zealand Shipping Company havo con tracted to land sheep in London during tho coming yoar is now (to us at any ralo), but promises well. I only hope the consignees will use tact in placing them on tho market. Mnny butchers aro, I know, of opinion that the present twelvemonth will decide the future of the frozen meat trade ono way or tho other.

A Now Zoaland Prophet and His Six Millions ef Maoris.

"A famous man in his way is Zadkiel, the English prophetic oracle and reader of tho stars, but .New Zealand," says tho " Glasgow Herald," " hos a seer as good, who nigtiß himself 'The Morning Star of Israel V This worthy has sent to tho Rev, ■Mf^tsffnrs~"of~JJortir*BallSclintigh—so well-known throughout Scotland as Nether Loehabor— ft 'straight tip,' or rather n scries of tips, of a rather startling charac ter. Thus ho says ; '.I wish to draw your attention to the 2nd Psalm. Tho rod of iron thero spoken of is tho telegraph wire. 1 also wish to inform you that tho Highland clans aro puro Jews. Tho Cameron clan is tho tribe of

.ludnh. Tho Maekenzies nnd tlio Fraeera aro roally not two clans, but oi.o and tho same. They aro tho tribe of Dan. In the y«ar of the world 5003, they cast out about a Hook of goats, and they have boon quarrelling cvor einco. Tho Laodieiatiß (ltcv. 3.15) aro tho U.P. Church of Scot land. Tho U. P. 's aro partridgoa, nnd will bo entangled in the snare. Unless they repeat ana cat tho bread of tears thoy are doomed. Now Zoalnnd is tho Holy Land of the South. Edinburgh is a complete fraud on tho agricultural community. Tho labour of ovory man, woman, and child in the city from one ond of tho year to tho othur is not worth tenpence. Appin 8 inhabited by the uoacendants tf tho ancient Lovitoa. Tho proof is quito clear; you know that Acharn is just Aaron's field, and Duror is tho shadow of the father. You may give this on your own authority if you like. My time is not yet. In the year of tho world C7SO I will come to Scotland with an army of six millions of Maoris, and will conquer tho country for myself.' It is to be hoped that beforo that great and terrible day comes tlic U.IVs will have eaton tho broad of tears and repentod, and tho 'modorn Athenians ' freed themselves from tho stain of being a complete fraud on tho agricultural community." Tho Australian Naval Squadron. It is aflirmed on indubitable authority that tho naval squadron on tho Australasian station is to be considerably strengthened, and that the command will bo raised to that of a Rear-Admiral. The Servico]journals cordially approve this alteration, one of them expressing nn opinion to tho effect that tho colonies have too long beon loft in a comparatively defenceless condition, and tliafc it is the duty of the mother country tc kco that thoy are adequately protected. Ail Anglo-Australian Romance. "Vanity Fair "tolls tho following as a true story -.—Last autumn among the guests of a certain shooting lodge in Stratlierrick there was a young and boautiful Australian lady with tho additional attraction of £3,000 a year of her own. Slio moved about a good deal with the shooting parties, and in doing so had frequent opportunities of observing a rather good-looking young undor-keoper of her friends. Observation begat fancy, and fancy begat love. We are told that if there is one thing which distinguishes Australians from both English and Americans, it is decision of character and promptness of action. So when she reulised her feelings, this young lady at once procieled to business. She proposed, was of courts accepted, and is now married to the lucky game-keeper. Tl c happy pair aro about to proceed to Australia. Dramatic and other Gossip. Mrs Langtry will give a performance at Honolulu on her way to Auckland. "Australia " is the name given by Sir Y. YVilloughby to his tilly by Hermit, out of Adelaide, now first favourite for the coming Derby. Mr 11. Bracey, a tenor singer well-known in all the principal cities pi Australia and Now Zealand, has achieved a great success .is Prince Hilarion in Gilbert and Sullivan's new comic opera, " Princess Ida." The right of performing "Princess Ida" in Australia and New Zealand has already been sold permanently to Mr J. C. William son, but 1 cannot be certain on tho pcin% as Mr D'Oylcy Carte declines to afford ful information.

The new Bishop of Sydney preached his farewell sermon at St. Margaret's, West minster, last Sunday, before a very largo congregation. There was not a seat to do had anywhere ; in fact, many people stood in tho aislea throughout the service.

Mrs Lingard ends her engagement at the Globe Theatre tomorrow (January 12th). On the 18th inst. she opens at Mr Edgar

Bruce's now house, "Tho Princes" in Coventry-street as " Prineops Zeolide" in W.S.Gilbert'sfairy comedy, "Tho Pnlaceof Truth." Mr Kyrlo Hollow, who, I fancy, is also known in your part of the work!, plays Prince Philamir. Emily Soldene's "farewell" benefit merely signified a descent from tho operatic to the music-hall stage. Tho dear old lady now appears nightly at the " Trocadero, where she opens her largo mouth to warble "Dream Faces," "Golden Love," and other amorous ditties. " Truth " on Australian Annexation. In the course of some remarks about the Now Guinea "annexation" question, "Truth " commonts satirically.on the way in which public opinion in Australia and N.Z. is being worked from London. Tho writer points out, for instance, that great stress is laid in English cablegrams on a trumpery meeting of a score of working men at Portsmouth in favour of theannexa tion of New Guinea, and that extracts from insignificant nowspapers liko the morning "Advertiser" and London "Figaro" fl.ro telegraphed as though they fairly repre sented public opinion in England. "Truth," of course, opposes annexation, urging tl.a1; 'The case against annexation is even stronger from an Australian than from an English point of view. Australians havo moro than half Australia to annex fid it i.; ; and as to the argument that the unncx.itiou of tho outlying islands if necessary in soil defence, this is about as reasonable as it would bo to say that a nation that held all Europe (Australia) and tho British Isles (New Zealand) could not feel sale unless it possessed also Iceland, Sardinia, Con-ica, the Azores, and Toman Archipelago." Mr Groen, the Mountaineer. Mr Green's interesting work on the "High Alps of Now Zealand" was, as I think I told you, published by Messrs Mao- ; Millan a few weeks ago, and is being very favourably reviewed on all sides. I liad an opportunity of glancing through tho book yesterday, and found the account of the successful ascent of Mount Cook quito en thralling. It is omplmticnlly a work that should find a place on the shelves of ovcry Now Zealand library. On Monday evening last (Jan. 7) Mr Greon gave an account of his explorations amongst the Southern Alps of New Zealand, before the Hoyal Geographical Society, Lord Aber dare presiding. Tho paper has not been printed, but some idea of it can be gathored from tho newspaper reports. Having briefly alluded to the expeditions of Sinclair, Hector, Hochstetter, Van Haast and Dodson, Mr Green proceeded to describe his first attempt to ascend Mount Cook in 1881, and hie later and moro suc cessful attempts in company with the Swiss guides Boss and Kaufmann in February- March, 1882. On tho last occasion he started oarly on the Ist March, reached the highest peak of the mountain, 12,300 feet above sea levol, and returned to his starting point lato in tho evening of the 3rd March. The scenery around from prominont points of view on Mount Cook was magnificent, tho Alpine peaks being innumerable, and of every cencGivablo shape. In conclusion, Mr Green entered at length into tho geo logical formations in the district, and remarked that there was still a compara tively small tract of country unexplored between Lakes To Anau ami Manapouri, and the western coast, from Milford Sound to Resolution Island. Tliia district was, however, very inaccessible, and roads that appeared on tho maps had no actual exist onco, while tho vegetation was dense. It was probable, however, that important dlH covorics would be made by explorers in that rogion, especially with regard to tho birds that now or in formor ages were indigenous there.

SPORTING.

Betting on tho V.E.C. Meottng.

[UEUTKIt's TKLECinAM.]

Mklhouunk, February 28. The following is the latest betting to

night :—

Australian' Clt.—o to 1 against Sardius ; 10 to 1 against Magnet, Ringwood, Corio lanus, Sweet William, Morpeth and First Demon ; 30 to 1 against Martini-Henry,

Champion Stakes, —G to 4 against Martini-Henry, 5 to 2 against Commotion, 5 to 1 against OIV Colour, (i to 1 against Sardius, S to 1 against Navigator. Newmarket Handicap,—lo to 1 against Coolabah.

Wemjngtox, this day.—Mr If. M. Lynn, Secretary of the Wellington Racing Club, was entertained at lunch yesterday by the stewards, and a presentation of n valuable racing chronometer was made to him.

To-morrow at S p.m. nominations clo.=e for tho Easter Handicap, Autumn Handi cap, nnd Steeplechase, to bo run at the forthcoming Auckland Autumn Meeting.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.-This Day.

(ggforo H. O. Seth Smith, Esj-, *1.T,i.)

Judgments FonPr-AiNTiFP's (with costs).—Goo. Chalmers v. John Melutosh, claim £13 l!li, with costs; Joseph Cruiif v. Peter Loreny.o. .'-I lie (5(1, rent. (Mr Theo. Coojicr fur plaiulilft: (.:. L. Thomson v. John lviniber, iilli ::s Oil (.Mr Jack son I'&lmcr for plaintiff; MrKichardson proved defendant's liuiu!writing on promissory note); Juntos Closu v. Frank Harris, £1 la Od (Mr Keotloy for plaintiff;: John bock v. John Wliitten, i.i lild lid (Air Napier for plaintiff): Gei>. llulnio v. J. Roberta, Kis lid, baUnoe of meat bill (Mr Sneod for plaintiff); John J. Barton v. J. Wuymouth, junr., Ds id (Mr P. Uliiihant for plaintiff); Ci, McNab v. John Anderson, £7 115s 7d, groceries (Jlr Speed for lilaintill'i Mr Juntos Spry proved the dobt, and defendant acknowledged it); Moylan and Tan lield v. C. C. Johnson. £3 7s Id (Mr Hall for plaintiff); J. Mcckleuberg v. \V. G. Sale, £,% Ss (Mr Napier/or plaintiff; costs, ill l(ie). JUr.QMENT SUMMONS CASKS. Jolin Wilson v. H. L. Kidd claim £110g.-Mr S. llciskoth for judgment .creditor.—Mr Wilson, bootmaker, deposed that defendant was a travollor in connection with a city firm.—Or dered to pay within a fortnight, or in default 5 days. llullaby Urofi. v. Michael Ryan, claim £8 19s Sd.—On tho application of Mr Uooper, tins enso was adjourned for a month, defendant having paid an instalment. TJiomas Fauldcr v. Owen McGee.—Claim, £29 4s.—Mr George for judgment creditor.— Dobtor ottered 10s per wcok, all lio could aii'ord. —Accoptcd, and in dofault one month, A. H. Nathan v. It. A. Uownie.—Claim, £fi 2s Id.—Mr H. Campbell appeared for judg ment creditor.—Mi> E. Lewis proved.—ss per wcok, or fivo days. J. McCown v. Wnt. Hall.—Claim, *32 os9d.— In this caso defendant offered £5 per month.— Accepted. Hcskolh and lticltmond v. A. Cunningham. -Claim, «17 118.-Mr S3. Heskoth said Itho jndgmont debtor had offered £2 cash, and £2 per month.—Accepted ; in dofault 11 days. H. E. Graham v. Alfred Arnold. — Claim, £10 lCs tkl.—Mr Cottpr, for creditor, neceptod an order for 10s per week. Win, Monaghan v. Walkor.-Claim, S2O 13s. —Mr. Cotter for judgment creditor.-Ordored to pay within a month, or in default, one month. Ad.iouuned.—A number of cases were ad joumcdi; others were struck out. DEKBNDEU Casks.—W. A. Patterson v. Fred. Gaudin. Claim, £ :) los.—Mr Spoed for plaintiil', and Mr Thoo. Cooper for dofencla it.—Tho de fondant resided at Hitimiton, and the claim was fc- (foods supplied.—Mr Cooper said defendant had novor boen furnished with a bill of particu lars, and was quite at a loss to know the nature of the claim.—Mr Speed said it was a box of tea, and ho was quito ready to nuiond particulars ilia Worship said he should llko to hear plaintiff— We Alexander Patterson, conunisson assent, deposed that in Soptembcr list, while in tho WuikatO, lie sold to defendant half a chest of tea. Subsequently in November ho applied for tho amount ot tho bill. He owed about 9s to Mr Gaudin for board and loduinsj, which was deducted, leaving v balance of £3 15s.—De fendant was the licensee of an hoti 1 in Hamil ton. Hud ncvor been paid for the tea Mr Cooper submitted that plaintiff must bo non suited—(l) mistatemont in account, and trans action being: at Hamilton, the Court had no jurisdi stion.—Tho enso was struck out for want of juris li.tion. Hulmo V. Goodncro.—Claim, £1 la.—Mr Speed for plaintiff, Mr Brassoy for defendant.— This wns a claim for butcher's meat, a portion of wl.'ich was disputed. Evidence was Kiven showing that £2 had boon paid into Court.—Mr Spoed complained of tho neglect of defendant's counsel in not Worming Mr Hulmo of the naturo of tho defence, and that the balance had been paid into Court—His Worship made no order for costs.

O'Meara Hart v. Wm. Butler. Claim, £5 — MrThoo. Cooper for ilairaant; Mr S. Hoskeih in defence.—Mr Cojper opened this case, which ho designated the i: great dog easo,"and which, in the form of an ar-sault. hail been before tho police, and de tit «Ith. The dog was Jlrs Hart's pet dog, and its loss was deeply felt by Mrs Hart. —Charles Bates deposed to knowing Mr Uutler in connection with a ens« which was heard in January last; in his offl :ial capacity he pro edited an oiltcial form of appl.cn.tion for tho giving up of the dog. The application was made through Mr.S. Jackson for Mr O'Mcara Hart's dog. Defendant was at, the Thistle Hotel, anil refused to uive up the do.?,- as ho hoped to bo able to prove ownership — Charles O'Moara Hart, floriat and gardener, deposed that tho dog was unquestionably his. Itvai bom on St. Patrick's Day, ISB2.—To H'3 Worship: It will be two ycarsoklcomenextst. Patrick s Day.—Witness then wont into a long stateiuont of the state of alarm caused by Uutler's appearance at his cottage on n Sunday evening, when defendant and his companion knocked at the door and bolted with tho do«, which threw Mrs Hart into hysterics. Hn 3irr.ply o'BinicdJOo damage, but would not toll the dog fov£so.—ToMrllei2keth: It waa a fancy dog, and very amusing to Mrs Hart. She would jump over the tongsand run.uptho npple tree. She was not a " King Charles.' she was a fancy do?, and would do alniobt anything. His wlfo s cousin brought her from Pavi6. (Loft sitting.)

Perambulators and carpets, rovorsiblo bicycle wheal and other kinds of porainlralators just opened from £1 to £7. New designs in Brussoll and tapestry carpets. Furnish your liouao throughout from Garlick and Oanwejl a City Hall Furnishing Warehouse, Queen-alreot, - [Advt.J

THE SOUDAN REVOLT.

Battlo to be Fought To-day.

Fall cf Two Garrisons,

[Rkutkk's TkuegbamjO'

Caiko, February 23. A DETACHMENT of 1,000 British iroops have occupied a fort near Trinkitat. Tho enemy, who wero in tho neighbourhood, fled. It is expected a battlo will bo fought on Thurs day^ El Teb, whore tho rebels are strongly posted. A Preiw Association message says : — Two moro garrisons in tho Southern Soudan have been captured by the rebels. Two regiments of Egyptian troops have been ordered to proceed to Assouan. The fidelity of the native garrison in Cairo is distrusted.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

" Olivette.

Tiii.ni; was the usual throng of "first nighters" to witness the production of " Olivette" yesterday evening, at the Opera House, and, judging from the frequency and cordiality of tlio applause, it made v favour able impression. The principal feature tlwt invites judgment and commands praise is without doubt the mine en scene. No pains have been spared or expense be grudged to stage the opera effectively. The Bcunery and appointments are extremely iinc, and tlio costumes aio bright mid well liarmonised of colour, fanciful in shape, and vory pretty withal, while theaccossoriesareas oomploto as could be wished. Perpignan, capital of the quondam Spunish province of Kousillon, ia the scene of action, and a gorgooueness of colouring truly Spanish in vests the whole work. The opening seono shows tlio port dotted with quaint shipping and guarded by un embattled fortress, wiiilut the warm golden hues of a glorious sub - tropical sunset overspread and Heck tlio sky Anon darkness comes on and the smacks alongside tlio pier sond aloft their tiny blue .and white lights, the artistic beauty of tlio picture being further heightened by fho entrance of the wateli with torches ji;d lanterns, followed by the usual rank and iile of the chorus. The second act is con cerned with a midnight feto at tl.o Countess's palace, tho scenery of which loaves little for tlio imagination of the spectator to supply. It is hardly necessary to add that the dresses are correspondcntly rich and taste ful. The third act is played out by the siilo of tho pier, alongside which lies safely moored a powerful cruiser of 10th century build, manned by a frolicsome crew of girl sailors — entraneingly rigged out. As for the plot, it is certainly a trille laboured. At the opening of the play, Olivette, daughter of the Seneschal of Perpignan, and fresh from a conventual school, has been betrothed to De Merimac, an old sea-captain. Hisncphow Valentin, however, proves a rival, and tho Countess of Kousillon in tier turn is smitten by Valentin, and repels the suit of tlio Duo JJus Ifs, an impoverished cousin. Valentin mistakes the Countess's balcony for Olivette's, and in climbing it is " run in" to the guard-house, whence ho escapes, and, "niaking-up" as his untie, weds his inamorata, while the out witt-d relative, on iho other hand, is inducing tho Countess to favour his cause with the young lady. The second act opens with tho fete given by thy Cuu.itt.-s in honoi.rof the wedding, at which the dis guised b "idegrooni has to draw largely upon iiis ingenuity in effecting speedy changes of dress ho as to avoid detection. At this con juncture the undo, wliohad been away on a cruise, suddenly returns, and, after being welcomed as the happy bridegroom, has his perplexity resolve! by an unexpected meet ing wit., his disguised nephew. He deter mines to appropriate the bride, whom he has married by proxy, but this danger is averted by Olivette, who concocts a con spiracy at the expense of the Duke and sea captain, and, having them arrested in con sequence, Valentin gets all the credit for frustrating the plot. To the alarm of the newly-wedded couple, however, the Countess announces her determination to rewaid him with the gifi of her han.l. As a dernier rcssurt, Valentin, at the instigation of Oli vette, joins the plot himself, sets the Duke free, and the Countess, now a prisoner, is to be sent out of the kingdom. In Aot 111. | the Countess is conveyed aboard Do Meri mac's vessel, and Olivette, her maid (Velou tine), and her husband, anxious to iiy the town, go there also, disguised as sailors. Valentin is detected and seized, the Duke pays court to Olivette, who cleverly ex changes places with her maid, and to escapes. The Duko succeeds in his suit with tho false Olivette, and, enraged at tho news, both iinclo and nephew disown the real Olivette. However, this complication, of misunderstandings is at last cieared up by the escape and return of the Countess and her Guards, and tho unveil inar cf Olivotte. Tho coup d'etat U re versed, Valentin receives his faithful Olivette, and whilst tho Countess guards against furthor plots by accepting the Due De.s Ifs, tho Capitaine do Merimae 13 advised to follow tho example of the Dogo of Venice, and "Marry tho Sea." This rough outline of the argument will indicate the opportunities which are aflbrded for stage effect and " business." The libretto is by no moans so witty and pregnant with puns as that of "Mascotte,'' but still it is lively and humorous enough to keep the audience in good, humour. Coming last to the music, we cannot say that our expectations with regard to it were borne out. Still, the ox perionco of a first night is always susceptible of modification, and we are chary, therefore, of passing a hasty judg ment. There aro certainly some pretty numbers in it which are sure to command appreciation, but the music generally struck us as being rather commonplace. It must be remarked, however, that several solo pieces of considerable prominence were omitted, though tho reason was not ap parent. Among these omissions wa3 tho interpolated ballad by Hervd, "Leaf by Leaf the Roses Die." Perhaj^s tho most charming item of all is the Countess's romanco, "Nearest and Dearest," which Miss Stewart sang with much tenderness of feeling. Tho valso song, " First Love," is fair, tho Duke's song, "Bob up Serenely," is amusing, Olivette's song, " 0, My Fatner," with its mock-sobbing refrain, is a charming morceau, and " Tho Torpeuo and the Whale," with its novel nasal hum by way of lefrain is certainly vory droll. Miss Liddiard gives it witli line effect, and tho chorus-singers, fingers on nose, as with closed lips they hum the burden of tho piece, contrive to infuse a great ieal of fun into it. Tho best of tho concerted selec tions are a duet, " I Love My Love So Well," between the Countess and Olivette, in which tho voices of Misses Stewart and Liddiard blend very sweetly ; tho quintette, " It is Ho," and the finalo to the second act. Tho sob song, tho duet and " The Torpedo and tho Whale," were encored, while the swinging finale to tho second act led to the* six principals, Misses Stewart arid Liddiard, and Messrs . Woodfield, Kelly, Vernon, and Wallace, being called be fore tho curtain. As the Countess, Miss Stewart hod no such opportunities for tho display of her abilities as in the "Mascotte," but she did her rOle amplo justice neverthe less, playing and singing with much spirit. Miss Liddiard made a demure and calcu. lating Olivette, and sang woll, while Miss Maggie Stewart and Miss Lillie Ford as Vcloutino and the Captain's Boy res pectively attracted favourable notico. Mr. Woodfield satisfactorily sustained the part of the hero Valentin, and Mr Edwin Kelly, as "the sad sea-dog," outwitted in the race for matrimony, matfe a good hit. Mr Howard Vernon had not sufficient scope in the rather feeble part of the Due Dcs Ifs, but he gave it full promir nonce. Mr T. Grundy was well suited in the role of Marvejol the Seneschal, and father of Olivette. So far as make-up and action go, however, Mr John Wallace's Coqnolieot, tlio Duke's foster-brother and henchman, was tho "hit" of the evening. The "make-up" was a grotesque study in itself. In facial ex pression it resembled nothing so much as tho caricatured visage of an intoxi cated lion, and when tho tawny shock of hair was thrown into sweet confusion tho likeness was complete. Coquelicot is pourtrayed as a simple minded bumpkin who is great on seraphic smiles extending from ear to oar, and lugubrious snivels producing an elongated extension of nose and eyebrows. His antics while in liquor, and with the Captain, wero very comical, and his "business" alto gether was good. There is no need to advert specially to the supernumeraries, further than to repeat that they are at tired both richly and artistically, and to say that their share of the music is well executed. Tho opera will bo repeated this evening. As a spectacular display it has never been surpassed in this city.

Contracts taken for all kinds of concrete work. larKo o- .small, and estimates and qi]'o* mionnut:ou giyiflg to' tlibsu \vislnng to Ho their °t;eUy-fi:m4?f" '"* r''^ Co" 75' Queen-

TELEGRAMS.

(I'KOM OUll OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Timmes, this day.—The North Ward licensing election resulted in the defeat of the temperance ticket by an overwhelming majority. °' At a meeting of shareholders in the Thames R:ver Steam Navigation Company it was shown that about two-thirds of the contributing shares in (ho Company's hands have been subscribed for. The meeting was adjourned for a fortnight to permit of a fur ther canvas.

A lecal paper publishes a statement that Blair's employes have forcibly ejected the Union Sash and Door Company's men from the bush and huts at Hikutaia.

MoNUONtTI, this day.—During the week Mrllobbshasbeenholdingmeetings through out the district at Whangaroa, Mongonui and Kaitaia, and has been received every', where with great cordiality, and votes of thanks and confidence wero passed in every instance. •

[PJIKS.S ASSOCIATION.]

Destructive Galo at Oarnaru.

Oamakij, this day.—A north-west gale on Tuesday night blew a portion of the roof off the Grand Stand on' tho racecourse un roofed stables at Livingstone, and did other damage.

ChRISTCHUKCH, this day.—At the Magis trate's Court yesterday, K. Derritt, jockey sued Lance for £100, for wrongful dis missal ; bat as according to plaintiffs evidenco tho original contract was made with tho Hon. W. Robinson, plaintiff was nonsuited.

The opening meeting of the Convocation of the University of New Zealand will be hold hero on Saturday. There are two candidates for the position of Chairman— Messrs F. Fitchett and J. S. Hay,

Donedin, this day.—At the Land Board Council yesterday, Moodie, for deferred payment section, applied to surrender his license. The Board previously refused to declare it forfeited, but acting on the deci sion of the Appeal Court, now agreed to do

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIA TION.

First Day's Firing.

Tjik annual shooting meeting of the New Zealand Rifle Association commenced to day at the racecourse, Ellerslie. These colonial meetings, for the purposes of trials of skill at marksmanship, were instituted in 1861, but until 187- thero was no carbino championship. From 1861 these meetings havo been held annually, with tlio exception of tho years ISGS, 1869, and 187 S. In 1579 a radical change took pldce in the conduct of the meet ing*?. Heretofore the cost lud been en tirely boiTio by the General Government, and the charge on the Colonial Exchequer was seldom less than £3,000 or i' 3,500 a year. According to the regulation, each Volunteer district was entitled to send a curtain number of qualified marksmen to the meeting at the public expense. In the t-ci'sion of 1677, however, Parliament, labouring under a very bad attack of economy, struck out the Prize-firing Vote, ho that in the following year, 1878, there was no meeting. From this action on the part of the Government, the present N.Z. Hilie Association arose, holding ita first meeting in 1579.

Tho 3-ifio and C.-.rbino Champions. We append lists of the rifle and carbine champions of tho colony since 1861 :—

lili'LK. WPLE-KEW BKLT. 1801. Lieut. Brighton, 1573. Lieut'n'ntHoakin, Auckland. Thames 1802. Private Hoult, 1874. Captain Hamlin, Nelson Watuku 18<;3. Lieutenant Owen, 1875. Lieut. Skinner, Kangitikei Auckland ISCI. Lieut nant Morse, 1870. Lieut. Willock*, Nelson Otago 135. No competition 1877. Lieut. Payntcr, iziiti. i^iuut. Christie, Nelson

Otugo 1878. No competition. 1867. Sergt. Chisholm, 1879. Lieut fiallingor Olago WoUinzton ISG3. Sergeant Taylor, 1880. Sergeant OJcer Otago Taranaki ISG9. No competition ISSI. Lieut. I'ayntcr 1870. Lieul'a'nt Goldie, Nelson

Otafjo IS7I. CaiUln Wales, Otajjo IS7l>. Captain Wales. Otago

18S2. Cnl. Hutohinson, Olago 1882-3. Sergt. Kennedy, Otago

CARBINE. CARBINE. 1572. Tpr. Cummins, 1878. No competition. Wanganui 1879. Lieut. Gordon, 1573. Trooper Douglas, Thames Waiuku 1880. Lieut Thomas, IS7I. Linut. Barriball, Thames

Waluku 1875. Const. Poolnttz,

1881. P.O. Armstrong, Thames

MQ: force 1882. .Lieut. Gordon, IS7G. tiergoant 8011, Thames Auckland 18S2-3. Lieut. Gordon 1877. Bunds. McLean, Thames

Auckland Last year the five highest aggregates for the Rifle Championship were:—

Ist—Kennedy, Sergeant, South District Rifles, 316.

2nd—Coventry, Private, Duuedin City Guards, 311.

3rd—llarding, Private, Omavau Kißo 311.

4th—llosg, Sergeant, Clutlm Riflos, 305.

Oth—Willocks, Private W., Clutha Rifles, 301.

The five highest aggregates for the Car bine Championship were :— let—Gordon, Lieutenant, Thames Na\als, &12. 2nd—Gill, Ssaman, Thames Navals, 305. 3rd -Turner, Corporal, D Battery (Wellington) Artillery, 305. 4th—Weir, Seaman.jThames Navals, 304, sth—France, P. 0.]?., Wellington Navals. 303. Company's Challenge Matches. Important alterations were this morning made in the conditions of the Rifle and Carbine Company's Challonge Matches. The conditions state : "Each team to con sist of five members (who must have been efficient on the 31st December, ISS3) of any volunteer corps in New Zealand." The words fiom "who" to "1S83" have been struck out. This will, no doubt, induce additional teams from companies in the Auckland Provincial District to enter for those matches. Preliminaries. The firing was under the supervision of Hon. Major Baillie and hisstaft', comprising Captain Wildman, Captain Mahon, and Mr Collins. Mr Stevens, the Secretary, was assisted with the office staff, Messrs Griffin and Keyworth, and Mr W. E. Bennett, the Auckland local Secretary, was also present to render assistance if required. This morning broke clear and beautiful, while a fine cool breeze tempered tho heat; ot tho morning sun. The majority of the competitors proceeded from town by the 7.15 a.m. train. Considerable dissatisfac tion prevailed amongst tho men in conse> quence of the receipt by Major Baillio of a telegram from the Minister of PublSo Works to the oflect that free passes would not bo issued by tho railway. In consequonce of this, not a few of tho competitors chartered 'buses to convoy them to and from the range during the meeting. Shortly before nine o'clock, Captain McCredie, of the D Battery Artillery, Wellington, camo on to the ground, having half-an-hour before arrived at the Manukau by tho s.s. Takapuna. A few minutes later and ho would have bsen disqualified, as it has been decided to adhere to the rule that all com petitors be at the firing point by nina o^clock with Draconic strictness. At nina o'clock the fourteen register-keepers felling and having drawn for targete and squads, proceeded to take the lists of their men. In tho meantimo the competitors were scattered about the saddling paddook and Grand Stand testing the pull of the triggers of their weapons with six-pound weights. Considerable delay was occasioned in consequonce of tha non-arrival of six locally-engaged markers', named Cattley, Johnson, Costlc, Henderson and Findlayl

It was not till ten o'clock that tiioenergctic Secretary was able to beat up a Bufficient number of markers (14). These were marched off to the mantlots under tlio charges of Armourer Christie, The firing squads were then ordered to fall in on the race course straight, and under the supervision of the logiater-keoper, each man drew for order of firing. TlioHon. Major Baillie then, announced that the following alteration* had boon made in the published prize list: —Nelson Match : Two prizes of ±5 instead of one ; two prizes of £3 each inserted : number of £2 prizes increased from three to live; the number of £1 prizes increased irom live to ten, making a total addition to the piizo list of the match of £20. Canter bury Match: One prize of £5 and three prizes of £3 inserted; number of £1 prizes incrp&sed from 10 to 11. making a total increase of tho prize list it* tho lr.atoh of £15. Otago Match: Same, Wtraafeon as in Canterbury Jdatelu ISwlbfli-Qugh Match: An increase- of €10, but amount not yet allocated. Rifle Com pany Challenge Match: First prize in^ creased to £30, second tp £15, and fourth prize struck out. Carbine Company Challenge M^tch: First prize increased

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1884



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