SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

Oixiwa, f.iiip, "Mutliers, from London \'.'.;iiuki, »..«., Crawford, from Onelumgii Clenelg, h.?., Ptophonson, from Tiuhmuhii i >na, 5.8., Aiiiodt-o, from ltu-sell

The Schooner Cygnet.

Tho now schooner Cygnet, Irailt by Mcssr3 Lane ami Brown, of Whangaroa, for Messrs McArthur and Co., was brought alongside or the reclamation wall near Queen-street Wharf this morning. Sho was inspocto i during the day by a largo number of people, many of whom are interested in her bo far as concerns her chances of winning tho Champion Race at the Auckland Rcgutta. Tho general opinion appeared to be that she is in every way eligible tor entry aa a trading vessel. Instead of drawing 12ft of water when in ballast as those opposed to her entry prophesied, sho only draws 7ft (iin with a cargo of 30.0> Oft of timW loosely packed. The vessel is well and faithfully built with tho besttlmberprocurablc, and tho builders have dono their best to coin bine sailing ability and good carrying capacity. Herdimonsions we:—Length of keel, t«ft; beam, 18ft; depth of hold, 7ft 10m. Sho has good pas songer accommodation, cabin being fitted with a state-room and thrco borthg. From Mr Brown, who brought tho schooner to Auckland, wo learn that the launch took place on the 11th lnst., and passed off very successfully. Ino christen ing ceremony was performed by Miss Veil who dopartcd from the U3iial custom by using a bottle of "pure water." Afterwards about 100 persons, including employes and friends, sat down to a capital spread, and a very enioyablo ovening was spent. The Oyunet loft WhangarOß on Thursday afternoon, and arrived here lust evening after a flno passage of 21 hours. She is intended to replace another schooner of the same name, recently sold at tho Islands, and will bo omployed as a regular trader between Auckland and the South Sea Islands.

DEPARTURES.

'.racgrcsfor, s.s . Johnson, for Whaiigarci :-::iciiihilci:i.schooner. Jlati.urst.lor Whangaroa . 'oluinbla, acliouner, Uimway, for Mercury Bay u^.tiki. sßhoomv, linsdot for Whanfjarci Nun'al, aoliouner, Edwards, for Russell

IMPORTS.

Per Opawa, from London —Wain cottons, £.0u; coloured cottons, £000: printed cottons, £200; woollens and worsteds, £1,50(1; flannels, £900; linens, £300; cottons and woollens, £300; silks and cottons. £100; waterproof and india rubber goods, £100; ribbons, £100 ; shawls and mantles, £200; hoisory, £G0o: sewing thread, £100; haberdashery. £1,200; umbrellas, JBIB-J; cotton handkerchiefs, £200; apparel. £2,000; blankets. £000; cavpets and nigs. £1.300; counterpanes. £100; straw hats, £300: felt hats, and caps, £300; dressed leather, £110; wrought leathor, £1SO; saddlery. *210; floorcloth, £180; table-baize, £30; lucifera, £30; vostas, £120; agricultural implements, £200; agricultural machinery, t'l9o; rails and general machinery, i'fi.3oo; books. £110; paper, £1,213; stationery, £80; papcrhangings, £1SO; horoclmir and pealing, £2110; iron bedsteads, £T0; tin vrai-c, £!70; bnnhwaro, A00; plated and pipier innt'hi' goods, £!»; toys, £J!IO; pianos, £150; perfumery. £70; jewylUjrv, £20; printing 111 -itena s, uW>; tobacco pipes, £50; cartridges and dynamite, I'M; iron tanks. £:'O; lend shot, 1! tins; hi:r<lw.ire cutlery, li!.i»00; liar nndroil iron. Jli.i ti.ms; sjusfi iron, (1 tons; plate iron. 1 ton; pi;; iron. •*) ions: gaivunisud iron, 2S tuns; wheel- lead, II tons; pipe lead, 1 ton; yellow metal, I ton.i; tin plates, 20 boxes: ingot tin, 150wt.; iron nails, 8 tons; wire and wire rope. 11 toi>?: zinc, -i tons; stool, 1 tons; linseed oil. 7Jogal!».; varnish, £110; paim colours. ,(;:,0); jiim glass, £70; (window glass, £?0; plate gluss, 10 cases; chin.a and eartlien- Wiirp, .■it.i; bottles, £10; canvas, £110; liin;d mid Uvims. £.".!); marble. £20; brandy in case, brails.; rum, l.SUOgalls.; British apii-iis. l.iTOga !!.■?.; white wine, COOgalla.; liuiir, ;;ln?->, l.i; fenlls.; hops, scwt.; preserved lUh. not rated, X::Q; sardines, £30; vinegar, 1.-OO^alls.; assorted oilmen's stores, £110; pepper and spices, 23cwt. ; tapioca, Gcwt.; bicarb, soda. 21c\vt. ; candles, Biltish and foreign, SSc.wt. ; raisins, 3cwt.; currants, 10'Jcwt.; liquorice juico, 7ewt.: saccharum.lOOcwt.; con fectionery, £iv; apothecary ware. £:>\Q; con dens, d milk. £110; cornflour, £:0. Total de clared value of cargo, £31,8- 0.

Per Luttorworth—S casks shot, 1 case por cussiqn caps, 1 case Kley's cartridge cases atid wadding, 1 case Eley's cartridges.—]). Evltt, Queen-street.

Per Aorangi. s.s, via Wellington—l case copper goods, 2 casks fry pans, 2 cases electro plated spoons and forks, 1 case saws, 4 cases guns, 1 cask bolls and powder flasks, 1 bundle forks, 6 cases picks, H cases bedsteads, 1 cask cutlery, 1 case Insulated wire. — T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

Per Opawa, from London—C case 3 harrows and whitfle-trees, 1 caso augers, 1 case piano*. 1 cask bolts, 7 cases mangles, B cases NetUefold's screwß, 1 caso bird cages, 3 crates coal scoops, 3 casks vices, 40 warrant anvils, 1 cask wagon jacks, 5 casks gum spears (steel), 5 casks stamped tinware and enamelled ware. 1 cask tower bolts, 2 casks factory and caltlo b«Ud, 7 bundles steel, 25 bundles Lyndon's fjiii.lfs, IS kc-^s coopers'rivets, 10 bundles gravel -ik-yes, ,il kegs boilor rivets, JO Ingots tin, 12 ■ 1..01- scr.ipers, 4,122 bars and fCO bundles bar ion, lUCkks patent .lead shot, C 5 kerrs Ewbank's ■iniin, lease \V Uliams' knives. (Xl* bundles Black's

-irculcs. - krf,'s xiii.-. suite- n.iils, Scosks chilled shot, 1 hand soap cutter, H7 casks bolt s nnta, and coach screws, 2 bundles bullock bows, V> dozen brooms. iO.i boxe-i clothes pins, i's dozen wash boards. S Coatcs's churns, 4 eases bird cages, 1 bale waste, i trnm cars and 39 gets harness (for Auckland Tramway Co.).—T. and S. Morrin and Co.

Por Lutterworth, from London—2 bales seam ing twine, 5 cases ranges, li casks chain 3, i cases nujforj and bits. 2 eas;ks sundry iron inonsjerj, >< packages? Tangyo'a cleLn-ntcl i-iirtliios imd wixicl.es. .; cases stocks and flies. 2 caiks aj'ui ajiriii^d. 1 cu:i!v nm-lorks, L' casks files. 3 o is ,s Avcry's scales, i' msks lint: hinges, lcos'< carriage bolts, 2cases tinsmithb' machines, 3 bales plough lines, 12 garden rollers, 20 kegs spouting spikes, 8 kens clout nails, 3 cables (tested). I'!-,! packages register grates and camp oven-, 11 CiMes galvanised corrugated iron.l cask perforated zinc, i case ffongs, 1 cask enamelled wuro. 1 ease safes, 1 portable engine and thrasher (complete), 20 tons galvanised barb wire. 1 pulveriser and clay-srinding mill.—T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

Por Turakina, from London—l ease ships' brushes, 2 coscb rockets, -A bales cmiv.'is, 1 case coats and hats (seamen's), 1 case sundry brass goods, 1 cose varnish, 1 frames sheathing felt, 52 coils steel wire ropo, }in. to 31n., 1 cask tin ned baking dishes, 8 crates buckets, 8 cases Borings and scrolls, IS cases stoves and lamp waro, 2 case 3 handles, &c, 3 cases mall axles, 1 cask garden rakes, 1 cose vices, 1 case oil feoders, 1 cask dog chains, 1 caso ventilators, 51 bundles galvanised tubs, 45 kegs floor brad?, 12 rolls galvanised wire netting, 1 cask perforated zinc, 135 grindstones, 1 case plaues, Bti bundles hoop iron, 25 casks, 490 kegswhito lead, 30 drums oil, 3,US bars and 31S bundles iron, 21 casks zinc, 1 cask Tuck's packing, 7 cases Eley's cap 3 and cart ridges, 2 cases patent rolled shafting, 1 bale twines, 150 bars and 20 bundles iron, 6SO bars and 10 bundle.? iron, 1 caso sifting machine, 7 coses saws, 86 cases axes, 1 cases hammers, 2 cases sowing machine oil, 1 caso earriago ware. —T. and S Morrin and Co. (Limited).

Per Turakina, from London—3 cases Piesse and Lubin's perfumery, 2 case 3 Rimmcll's per fumery, 2 cases fruit salt, 2 cases Roban's amo lino, 5 caso3 hair brushes, i case tooth brushes, 10 oases patent medicines, 1 case lozenges, 8 cases drugs, 1 Pear's soap.—W. A. Dawson, Wollosley-streot.

Por Turakina from London: 2,695 (212 tons) •water pipes for Auckland Waterworks, 16j bundles hoop iron, 5 casks milk pans. 1 case cruet stands, 1 oqso horse clippers, 1 caso fish hooks, 50 kegs anlifriotion grease, 1 cose gun wads, 2 cases cartridge cases, 3 cases hand seod drills, i Corbett's cheese presses, 1 caso gun caps, 2 case's mall axles, 9 cases scytho stones, 1 case plate powder, 1 case roapor parts, 1 case mincing machines, 2 cases charcoal tin sheets, 21 tons fencing wire, 7,000 feet galvanised tubes, 1 caao brass goods, 102 grindstones, 2 patent sifting machines, 2 cases Drushware, 25 copper furnaco pans, 2 casks box irons, 1 caso Hookham's sash lines, II packages Avcry's weighing machines, 1 caso wheat mills, 1 caso rat traps, 5 cratos wiro sioves, lfl improved Leamington ranges, 1 5-ton woighbridgo, 1 10 ---ton weighbridge, 100 kegs Champion's white lead, 3 casks whitoleail, 11 kegs patent dryers, 3 casks putty, 16 drums Stockholm tar.—E, Porter & Co.

Per Opawa, from London—2.7sl bars iron, BiO bundle 3 iron, 1 case corrugated curving rollors, 1 caso carriage lamps, 5 cases bedsteads. 21 kegs oval wire nailß, 1 caso twino, 1 balo sash lino, 1 balo plough lines, 1 balo chalk packing, 22 bundles aasortod steel, S cases assorted Bteol, 69 bags horse shoes, 1 caso chaff knlvos, 2 cases bass brooms, 1 case siftinp chocks, 31 hand seed drills, 85 bundles galvanised buckots, 18 do do tubs, It do do water pots, 15 do do palls, 2 bales brown paper, I oase rat-traps, 13 chaff cuttorß, 2 turnip-cutters, 1 case pulleys, 2 oases ]antorns,27bundloßßlack'sspades,2casos belting, fl oasks plumbago, 2 patent grindstonos, 2 cases emery, 1 case gauge glasses, 3 cases axles and springs. 2 cases tinning preparation, 1 balo sash linos 1 ca3e asbestos packing, 1 cask f rypans, 26 boxes horse nails, 8 bundles clay spades, If/l drums linseed oil. 20 drums colza oil, 1 case braco bits, 1 caso slashers, 2 do picks, 4 cnßos tinwaro, p Dor's electric lights, with bat teries complete, 1 case vices and spanners, 81 bundles sheot iron, 1 cases sheot iron, 1 caso lamp wicks, 2 casks tinsmiths' wire, 1 snse mortice furniture. 1 caso brass sieves, 1 case brass locks,B oasks Rowatt's lamps.—E. Pobtkb AUD CO. , •

EXPORTS.

Per Alce«tis,fo» New York—Gum, rained at «20,r4».

Inwards Coastwise.—Norah, from Tiope. •with 3,500 foot ships' timbers: Opotlki, from Coromandel via Whangarei, with N) tons coal; Bessio, from Kennedy Bay, with 21.00(1 feet timber ; Cyenet, from Whangaroa, with 35,000 feet timber.

OuTWABfS Coastwise. — Moehau. for Omaha,; Norah, for Cabbazo Bay ; Mercury, for Taima; Opotiki. for Whangaroi; Norval, i'or Russell; Bessie, for Kennedy Bay. The s.s. Rowena and schooner Louie were floated out of dock this morning. The now sehoonor, Eastward Ho, was) sailed ovor from tho North Shore this morning and berthed alongside of Queen-street \V harf. Tho barquo Alceatis cleared at tho Customs tn rtav for New York, with a full cargo of gum, valued at £20,659. Passengor :-Miß3 Norna. Tho barque Lutterworth was berthed at the outer eastern tee of Queen-Btreet Wharf to-dar. She will probably commence discharging on Monday. During the past twolve months Hosara Lano and Brown, or Whangaroa, launched throe new schoonora. and they have now under way another largo resaoi. to registor about 250 tona, tor Messrs MoArthn.1 and Co. The s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei last ovoning with 100 sheep, 1 horse, 100 tona roal 12 oxen, and ths following passengers :— Mes'damcs Courtney, Robinson, Dunlop, Vhillips" Mlsaoa Hopplo, McGregor, MoArthur, Morey i 2); Hendry, l)iaz, Henry, Joseph, Abbott (I)" Mossrs Ascher, Garrett, McKay, Duncan, tphnndloy, Johnson, Bandfleld, Alderton, nobinson. Holmes, Mercer. Staff, Dunlop, McGregor Phillipp, Masters Garratt and Band flold, Captain Brown, and 1 in the steerage. The Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's chartered, stoamer Florida sailed from Ply mouth on tho 16th Instant for Port Chalmers, Lyttolton, and Wellington, with 322 passengers.

The s.s. Glenelg left Tauranga at 4.15 p.m. vestorday and arrived at Auckland at 6.30 a.m. today Passengers: Mr and Mrs Snider, Miss i"oodnuo Miss Gardiner, Mrs Butt, Mrs Do Thierry, Miss Mulavoy, Messrs O. M. Quintel, Pedro liomow. J. J. Redmond, Lloyd, McLeod, Cargo' South, Clia'flald.Hamson, J. F. Buddlo, and 7 steerage.

Tho B r rn:'it arrived from Russell at 6.30 a.m. toiay ■'■ o 31 bales wcol, 200 bags irnm a' ■ " head cattle. Passoi gjrs —Mr floustoi ■. :il cblld, Miss Sturgo, Mr and Mrs Ble3ard i.Liilcr Owens, Misses Brown, Short. MoCarliiy, MoAlißter, and Graham. Mr and Master Larmcrett, Mrs McKenzie, Mr and Mrs Walkor Mis< Donaldson, Mr'sdames Hincky, Airey, Rcstall, Gi o and daughter, T. Morden and child, Mastor Compton, Mastor and Miss Hoodly. Mr. Mm. and Miss Sullivan, Mr and Mrs Johnson, M>s McLeod, Rsv. H. J. Edwards, R'>'' liurrowe. Messrs A. Reeves, Kußhbrooic, J. W. Howard, W. Cains, Gooltt, Allen, Trollouc, Goft'e.Hugaos. Godwin, Blythe, Rostoll, G, WTlitO, Anderson, Booth, Valentine; Graham, Norman, Lyons, \V. Downca, Johnson, More, Hunter (2), Hooeoi, McSweeney, Owens, P.Macfarlano, Grahame, Earl, and Hcrr Carl Schmitt.

ARRIVAL OF THE OPAWA.

The bMp Opawa, a fine iron vessel of 1,070 tons register, consigned to the New Zealand Shipping, and undor command of Captain Mathore, arrived from London last o voning, the nassago from Graveaend having occupied only 8i day. Mr G. W. Banks holds the position of chief officer, Mr Reston is second officer, and Mr Younß third offloer. The Opawa left the docku on October 27, and Gravesend on the. J&ljowlng. day. Had llffht favotirablo winds

fair and were carried to 17' N. Thenco had H.s.E. winds till the Equator was crossed on November 21. The S.E. trades proved light and were lost in 18' south. Thon got N. winds for a few days, followed by strong W. winds with heivy sen. which continual until siprhtino; Thro* kin..-" (>n Thurarlay lust at. 4.15 a.m. Hirmii.' W. wind" wui-ealßoexperlncedaloufrtho must." T!i>! Opawn brings sevoral 9aloon pas senKcrs, all of whom arrive in good health. The list o( names is ns follows:—Hcv. Thomas Russell and Mrs Russell, Messrs A. K. Alline, KdwanK'uvrvaiid Airs Curry. Gortnulo and Gmnville CMirry, A. If. Saunders, Mrs Stalker.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Syiwby, January 18.—Arrived, this morning: Australia, from Auckland. Sailed, this even ing: Hauroto, for Auckland.

Lyttelton', yesterday.—Arrived : Loch For :ua, barquo, from Port Chalmers.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as undeh :—

This Day. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5 p.m. ForWatorford.Tauranga, etc., por A. Milbank, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Anno MUbanlc, at o.Sfl p.m. Monday. 21st inst For Coromandol, por Coroinanrtel, at 1.30 p.m. For Tauranga, Onlnemutu, and Opotlki, per Glenolg, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 1.30 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wliangaroa, and Mongonul, per lona, at 1.30 p.m. For Whitiangl and Upper Mill, per Rowena, at 5 p.m. For Whanearci Hoads, Whangarel, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 22nd inst. For Wahvora, Kavrau, Omaha, Malaluina, and Wnrkwoi t'l. por Rose Caasy, at 10 a.m For Taranaki, Wellington, and Southern ports, perTakapuna. at 11 a.m. For Taranaki, Nelson, and Southern ports, per AVanakn, at 1 p.m. Per 3.8. Waihova as follows :— For Ruasell, Kawnkawa, Australian Colo nies, and Unitod Kingdom, via Suez and Bvindisi, or via Naples, for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and addressed, at 4 p.m. For Franco, Algeria, Aden, Soychollea, Mauritius, Madagascar, &o. (per French Packet from Sydnoy), at 8 p.m. Money Orders, for Australia only, at 3 p.m. For registered lottora and newspapers, at 3 p.m. Late letters for Sydnoy and Mclbourno only at 4.20. p.m. Wednesday, 23rd mat For Gisbortio. Napier, and Southern Ports, per Talaroa, at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, sth February.

Per s.s. Australia as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Amorica, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 11 a.m.

For United Kingdom and Continent of Europo, at 11 a.m. For money orders, tho provious ovening at i o'clock.

For registered letters and newspapers, at 10 a.m.

Lato lcttors. boaring an extra foo of blx penco In addition to the postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due In London on Sat urday, March 15, 1884.

S. B. BISS, Chief Poatmastor. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

January 19, 1881. . Abbott's Opora House—" Cleopatra," 8 p.m. Lorne-atreot Hall—Diorama of Egyptian War, 8 p.m.

" Working Men's Club—Eight Hours Demon stration, 7 P.m.

Births.

FrrZß.—On January 19th, at her rosldonco, Duke-streot, Nowton, the wifoof Jomci Fitzo of a son. Both doing well. LODDER—At Rcmuera, on January 9,1881, tho ■wife of William Lodder of a son. MATTHEWS.-On January 3, at Franklin Road, tho wife of Mr A. J. Matthews of a son.

Marriages.

GUNSON-MANN.-On the sth of Decamber.at the rosidence of the bride's parents, by tho Ruv. it. W. Micnicol. Gcorgo, youngest son of the late George Wilson Glmson, to Alice Bopliia. eldest daughter of Captain Mann, Newton Road.—Home and Melbourne papers please copy. HANSEN-CO3TELLO. — On January 17th. Peter Hans Hansen, to Margaret Isabel! Costollo. both of this city.—Denmark papers please copy. LEES—O'CONNOR.—On January 10. at St. Patrick's Cathedral, by the Very Rev. Fathor Walter Macdonald, assisted by the Rev. Fathor Lonihan. Thoinua Froderiok, fourth son of Wm. John Lees, Bargato House, Brewood, Staffordshire, England, to Catherine (Kate), fourth daughter of Daniel O'Connor, of Auck land.—Home papers please copy.

Deaths.

DIOIC—At the residenco of Mr R. S. Smith, West-street, Nowton, off Upper Quoon-street, James Dick, aged 23 years, lato Student Presbyterian Church. Funeral takes placo at 4 o'clock on Monday. Friends are invited to attend. HEWLETT.—On January 18.1884, at her parents' residenco, Karangahape Road, after a long illness, Mary Boughton, second and beloved daughter of Thomas and Olivia Hewlett Tho funeral will leave her parents' residence, opposite Newton Post-oftloo, at 3 o'clock to morrow (Sunday) afternoon. Friends will please accept this invitation. LANGBRIDGE.-On January 19, at tho Claren don Hotel, Queenstrcot, William Bartleot Langbridge; aged 16 years. The funoral will leave tho Clarendon Hotel, corner of Rutland-street, to-morrow (Sunday), at 2.30 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. MoDERMOTT.—On January 17, at the Provin cial Hospital, Patrick McDortnott; aged It years. Deeply regretted by all who know him. R.I. P. Funoral will leave tho Hospital at 3 o'clock to-morrow (Sunday), tho 20th inst. Friends , pleaso accept this invitation.

Notices to Correspondents.

J.M.—The battery return for tho first month's crushing at To Aroha was 1,703 ouncos gold from 1.171 trucks of quartz, each truck-load representing one ton and a quarter,

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1884.

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

The Board of Education ara in a rather bad financial fix. They havo been calculat ing upon receiving about £14,000 or £15,000 out of the Government grant for school

been awarded. Tho Board find this amount insufficient to cover outstanding liabilities, without providing for tho urgent require ments of the ensuing year, which aro es timated at an additional £13,481, Tho following epitome will show the exact state of tho building fund : — IjIAUILITIUS, Overdraft at Bank £2,035 G 2 Buildings I'nder contract .. 7,13(1 "t 9 (i rants utc 700 0 0 I'laym'ouiiLU 1.590 0 0 Sundry accounts, say .. .. l»0 0 0 £12,021 13 11 Assets. Grant to 31st March, IEBI .. ..£9,GS2 For playground 1,100 Due by Mount Eden JO £11,122 Deficiency £1,000 Buildings projected and urgently noodbd .. 13,481 Deficiency to bo met by grant for, 1881-5 .<!11,I81

It was resolved yesterday to send a remonstrance to tho Minister of Education, but it is very doubtful what success will attend this appeal. Auckland has boon unfortunately situated throughout with respect to tho Education vote. It began to administer tho system with very inadequate buildings, and with a larger number of scattered settlements to provide for than any other educational district in the colony. It has never been able to obtain funds to overcome the original inequality between tho Auckland schools and those of the rest of New" Zealand. One year some slight advantage was given to Auckland on account of its ex ceptional circumstances, but the Otago Education Board, although every school in that district was provided with a teacher's residence, hold various indignation meet ings, and kicked up such a row that Ministers were afraid to continue ad ministering tlio voto on a colonial basis—erecting school buildings where they were required—instead of dividing the money according to provincial boundaries, irrespective of tho public wants. Otago, which has had the impudence recently, through its press, to preach to the rest of the colony tho duty of setting asido provincial jealousies in represen tation, was the only district in New Zealand which proclaimed tho doctrine that provincial divisions, and not educa tional necessities, should govern tho expenditure of tho vote for school buildings. It has not yet been announced hero what amount the other educational districts of the colony will receive from the building grant, but in all probability tho allocation nas boon made, and will be hard to alter. Unless some concession can he obtained, Auckland will bo left in a most unsatisfactory

position. Tho rapid growthof populationhaH led to tho over-crowding of the city Bchools, and somo provision must be made for tho hundreds of children who are now shut out, Tho wants of the country in many districts are also very pressing, and tho Board must either refuse to listen to even the most urgent claims, or must run into debt.

The City Valuator reports to thu Town Clerk the following large additions in the city during tho year:—Grafton Ward, '11 now buildings; Karmigahape, f>2j Pon sonby, 127; North Ward, 35 ; Southward, 122 ; East Ward, 31. Total, 3c.14.

Tho Hon. Mr Mitclielson, Minister of Public Works, arrived to-duy from his tour in the Waikato. Ho expects to leave for tho South on Tuesday.

Wo understand that tjio committee appointed to report on tho plans for a Public Library and Art Gallery met yester day, when tho detailed report of tho pro fessional sub-committee on tho seven plans which had been .selected from tho competi tors was received. All tho designs arc, it is reported, estimated to cost considerably more than the maximum limit fixed by the Council.

Tho ships Opawu and Turakina, now in port, are iittcd with Haslam refrigerators. Both go South—ono to Napior and tho othor to Lyttelton—to load frozen mutton for London.

A caso in which Mr Lnks was charged with supplying beer to n supposed buna tide travoller was heard this morning bofore Judge Smith, and dismissed. Tho person who procured the beer represented himself as a bnna fido traveller, and thus obtained the drink. Sergeant White remarked upon the caso, and stated that in any future cases of this sort tho portion falsely ro presenting himself as a bona fido traveller, would be prosecuted under tho 157 th clause of tho Licensing Act, and render himself liable to a penalty of L5.

At tho Lunatic Asylum yesterday, the death took place of Mr Philip Callan, nt tho ago of 90 years. Deceased, who was an old settler of Northcoto district, had become im becile, and about six months ago, being in a sad condition from neglect, tho authorities had him removed to tho Asylum. An in quest, in accordance with law, took place to-day before Dr. Philson, Coroner, though there was no doubt tho old man died from natural causes.

Tho full programme of tho Domain snorts on Annivorsary Day in connection with tho Eight Hours Demonstration is published on the first pago of this issue, and will bo perused with interest by thogenoral public, aa well as by intending competitors. Among the moro exciting events may bo mentioned tho obstacle raco, bicycle race, wheelbarrow raco, and "Siamese" sack race. Those will attract crowds of spec tators, and provide much food for merri ment.

A pocuHar difficulty has wiaon in con nection with the sale of liquor at tho Domain on tho occasion of the Eight Hours Demonstration. Prior to tho sale of privileges, Mr Heslop, Chairman of tho Committee, waited upon Mr Philips with the object of seeing if a license could bo obtainod, and Mr Philips was about to grant him one for £1, when Mr Heslop stated that ho only vishod to satisfy him self and not to tako out a license This was explained by Mr. Tonka at tho sule, when Mr Joseph Newman drew attention to tho fact that tho Domain is not within any licensing district, find that no committee, therefore, hud power to grant a license. Tho sale of liquor there was illegal and tho offender would be prosecuted, Mr Tonks explained the steps taken by Mr Heslop in tho morn ing, and then promised to retain tho pur chase money in his possession and return it if a license were not granted. This course was assented to, and the sale proceeded with the result recorded elsewhere. An adver tisement from Mr Newman appears in another column. [Since the above was in type, we learn that Mr Stoney, the Clerk to the Licensing Districts, has stated that the license cannot bo ob tained. Legal advice has now been taken, and' the promoters of tho movement aro sanguine that the difficulty will be over come. Seeing that tho expected revenue from this sourco had been apportioned in prizes, several citizens have .gonorously como forward and promised that if the license is not granted thoy will see that tho Committee do not loso financially by re fusal.]

In addition to Cr. Thompson's notice of motion (published in last issue) tho following other notices have been handed In at the City Council Offices :—By Cr. Phillipps : (A) That tho Engineer bo instructed to pre pare pl>n of tho permanent levels of Gray streot. (b) That the Engineer be instructed to report to the Council the cost of com pleting the formation of Wellosloy-stroet from Sale-street to Drake-street, (c) That the Engineer bo instructed to furnish tho Council with an estimate of tho cost of the fully drainage from Karangahapo Road to reeman's Bay, including Nelson-street. By Cr. Mackechnio: That the Engineer be authorised to engage an extra draughtsman for a period of six months at a cost not exceeding 10s per day. By Cr. Dovore : That so much of any resolution of the Council as purposes or agrees to lower tho site of St. Paul's Church bo rescinded, and that tho proposed works and cuttings in Emily Place be proceeded with according to plans approved and levels as fixed, tho site of St. Paul's Church and the Church not being interfered with. By Cr. Field: (a) That tho laying of tho water mains in Rokeby-street bo at once pro vided for. (b) That as it is unjust to charge a water rate where tho water is not placed within the reach of ratepayers, no such rate shall in future bo charged against any property within the old wards of the city unless tho mains are brought within 100 yds of its boundaries, (c) That as the ratepayers of tho new wards con seated to join the city on tho understanding that in no case should any ono of them have to pay any rato for water until the mains were brought within 100 yds of his property, and as they leit tiro Additional Loan Bill of last session unopposed on the same under standing, that the above condition be not violated, notwithstanding the insertion of clauses in the Auckland Additional Loan Bill lately passed by tho General Assembly empowering the City Council to charge the Is in tho L water rate without bringing tho mains near the properties of ratepayers. By Cr. Mackechnie-: That a strip of asphalt Bft.

Tenders for the llobson-street wharf will be received at tlio Harbour Board meeting next Tuesday. Also applications for tlio post of pilot.

The entertainment in tlio Theatre Royal on Regatta night, in aid of St. Mary's Convent, L'onsouby, promiecs to be very successful. A great number of tickets have boon disposed of already. The adver tisement appears elsewhere

The name of Miss Oorrio, winner of a Girls' Jli'.rh Kehool Scholarship, was mis printed llamas in our lust evening's issue.

Some alterations have been made in the allocation of cups, etc., in the Auckland Regatta prizes, since we la.it referred to their disposal. In the Champion Schooner Mace the winner receives LISO and Messrs 1 layman's Cup, while tlio registered master of the .same vessel will be presented with a miniature sextant. Mr Lewisson's cup will be given to the winner of the largo yacht race. Moesrs J. and D. Oxley give a cup to be added to the prize money in the scow race, and Ml' Brett's cup is to be competed for by the second-class yachts.

An advertisement from the Registrar of University College appears in our columns this evoning inviting applications from persona desirous of studying' the Hebrew language under a College, lecturer, in case Blush a lectureship bo instituted. We need scarcely add that tlio study of Hebrew is interesting and important, not only to theological Btudentß, but also as a depart ment of philology and general knowledge.

The Opaw.-i, another line English ship, put iii an ai>[iearanco late last evening, Liko liolli tlio Turakina and the Luttar worth, which arrived | roviously, .sho made a splendid puwage from London. Tlio Turn kinn mid Opaua ivoro fortunate in clearing tlio English Channel within two or three days after leaving dock, but tlio Luttcr worth was detained therefor 12days! Thia uaturally niiidc considerable dilleroueo in tlio timo occupied in the passages of the three vessels. Prom tlio Downs tlio timo is about as follows :—Turaldiui, 85 days ; Luttenvorth, 00 days; Opawa, 81 days. Each ship lias, therefore, made a very smart run, the average passage being over 100 days.

To the Editor : Sir,--For goodness' sake, put down your loot on tho Mayor's vandal hand, and save tho Albert Park. If His Worship is determined to experimen talise re the Saturday nftornooon band per formances, lot him try it on his own (tho Western Park), not on the eastern one (the Albert). 1 have as keen a plonsuro in listening to sweet sounds as any man breathing, but at the naino lime I havo an eye for the beautiful, as represented in (lowers anil plants. Let tile bands play in tho Alborl Purli to-day,and to-morrow not a shrub or llowor will bo visible within lifty yards' radius of where the musicians are stationed.—lam, &c., T. B. llaxnavokd.

Anxiety has been caused in town by tho rather .sudden disappearance of I.aing, the well-known jockey, who him not been seen sitioo tho conclusion of tho Whangarei race*1. Wo are, however, Informed by n geutlcinun who arrived from Wlmngnroi last, night that thore is no cause for un easiness on Laiug's behalf. After tho races ho sold his horse, and proceeded to Wellington by the Taiaroa.

At Northcoto lost niglit Air Button gave his lecture upon " Tliu Moon " to a good nudience. Thelnrgoxchool room was comfort ably tilled, ili- Button was listened to throughout with marked attention. lie has certainly mastered his subject well, and tukes groat interest in making it very plain, and his illustrations were appreciated for their clearness. Mr Buddlo took tho chair, and Mr Wilson proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Button, which wa-s heartily accorded.

Robson's diorama of the Egyptian War, colouial'sccnory and classic views, wa3 ro peated at the Loruo-street J [all lust evening. It was announced that in addition to tho uHiuil gifts ft valuable wntcli and chain will bo givon away to-night.

A United Free Methodist picnic,designcd by ladies of Pitt-street Church to members of the Conference at present in Auckland, was to havo taken place this afternoon. It wns to be hold on the summit of .Mount Eden, so that tho panoramic beauty of Auckland might be unfolded to visitors.

Tho Naval Artillery met at tho liifle Range on Friday to lire for tho United Insurance Company's L2!>. Tlie tiring was very good considering tlio heavy showers of rain (luring tho match. Lieut. Smith was in command. Tlio following aro the names of tho prizo-takors :—P.O. F. Smith, Ist prize and lusuranoo medal; Seaman J. Savage, •2nd ; 1.0. Moulden, 3rd ; Seaman Irving, ■Uli ; P.O. J. Stanley, Oth; P.O. \V. Branuigan, Gth ; Soaman Fcntou, 7th ; Seaman -Lepino, sth; P.O. J. Clarko, 9th ; Seaman F. Lamb, 10th ; P.O. G. Moore, 11th; Seaman F. Thompson, 112 th; P.O. W. Murphy, 13th; Soamnn -Mays, 14th ; Seaman J. Webb, 15th,

To the Editor : Sir, —Your loader in last Saturdny's Star, which was only quite accidentally brought to our notico this afternoon, wo consider throws n great stigma upon ÜB, nnd very wrongly. We received a deposit of £10 from Mr Richard eon as agents for Mr Mclsaacs (which agency the judgment given affirmed an proved), and when the decision on tho legal point went against tho plaintiff, tho deposit was at once returned to Richardson on application, but, of course, tho agoncy being clearly proved, we intend to apply to Mr Mclsaacs for our commission. We woro so placed by tho law of custom nnd by tho former decision of Judgo Mncdonald in n similar caso, that wo could not hand back the deposit to tho plaintiff or defendant without a ruling of Court, when wo lit once did.so.—Yours faithfully, AiUiSTBONfI AKB Co.

Tho programmo of the Temperaneo Societies' Demonstration appears olsowhoro, and wo obsorvo that Sir William Fox will tako an active part in the events of the clay. No doubt tho programmo will prove attrac tive to the majority of tho tempenrncc people, and the Domain will bo largely patronised, owing to tho dual attractions there. Should tho weather be fnvourablo, no doubt the success will bo legitimate, and help tho promoters of tho cause of Temperance to tako eonrago and persevere. .}sa means towards defraying oxpensos, a social gathering is to bo held in tho Theatre l'oynl in the evoning, when a choioo pro grammo is promised. An appeal to all ab ataincrfl not connected with societies appears elsewhere.

The Union-street Wosloyan Band of Hope lield their usual monthly meoting last night in tho school-room. Addresaos were given by Mr French and tho conductor. Songs, readings, and recitations woro also contributed by members and friends, making up a pleasant evening's entertain ment. To the Editor: Sir,—The Regatta Com mittee, in their, efforts to satisfy the various intending competitors in tho Champion Schooner Race, have in the proposal to handicap vessels a very difficult matter to arrange. 1 would suggest a sunpkv remedy, which will, if adopted, bring all competitors on an equal footing, and thoroughly test the vesselsforwhichthoraee is intended, namely, fast sailing profitable cargo carrying vessels. I would sail the vessels by last year's rules, with this addition : That any vessel sailing in this race carrying other than ordinary stone or shingle ballast shall bo disqualified; for if a vessel cannot sail without iron ballast sho is not a true trading vessel, but stability and carrying power havo been sacrificed for speed, and she becomos more or less a yacht and not a profitable cargo carrier.—l remain, &c, W. Hoile Brown, Shipbuilder, Devonport.

By a typographical error in an article in our "Field Sports" column in to-night's Supplement on tho maintenance of tho Cricket Ground, one sentence ia made to read :—Under the present system, tho Com mittee have nominally the right to charge, and while tho bulk of the people choerfully and willingly pay ten shillings, thero aro v few, and I am ashamed to say a wealthy few, who can afford to pay but who arc too mean to do so, and who hide their paltry snobbiness by a pretence of insisting on the rights of the people. Tho words italicised should be "their shilling," and ■" shabbi ness."

The following notices of motion have been given by Cr. Field for heaving by the City Council on Thursday next, the 24th inst. :— " 1. That as the ratepayers of the now wards consented to join tho city on the under standing that in no case should any ono of them have to pay any rato for water until the mains were brought within one hundred yards of his property, tad as they left the Additional Loan Bill of last session un opposed on tho same understanding, 1 move that the above condition be not violated, notwithstanding tho insertion of clausos in the Auckland Additional Loan Bill, lately passed by the General Assembly empowering the City Council to charge the ono shilling in the pound water rate without bringing tho mains near tho properties of ratepayers. 2. That as it is unjust to charge n water rate where the water is not placed within the reach of ratepayers; no such rate shall in future bo charged against any property within the old wards of the city unless the mains aro brought within ono hundred

SCINTILLATIONS.

Fobckd Politeness—Bowing to necessity. Tho Freo Methodists agroo to the pro posed union. " Antony and Cleopatra" to bo ro produced to-night. Wintry weather in Dunedin. Hon. \V. Rolleston has left Wellington for Lyttelton. Salvation Army head-quartern for the colony are to be at Christohurnh.

It's the convicted murderer whoobjectsto any swinging signs. Miss Pomoroy prophesies that Auckland is to produce "a second Adelaide Nillson." Society in Christchurch has collapsed. No revolution, as "Society"is only a news paper. The Presbyterian Synod at Dunedin pre sented an address to the Governor yester-

Sarah Bernlmrdt's nightly receipts, it is said, amount to £500.

Rev, Dr. Begg's last sermon Was from the text, "It is appointed unto men once to die."

The latest bullotin about tho Maori King is to the ellect that the old gentleman is "drunk again." Hebrew classes proposed in Auckland University. Koll up, Anglo-Israelites.with your "strange speech and stammering tongue," and add v link to the "identity." YVanganui Regatta is fixed for sth March next, tlio day before the local Autumn Races. Wellington tramway plant, lands, &c, were sold yesterday by auction, and realised LI 5,075. M usical Problem—lf a man blown his own trumpet can his opinions bo sound V Who pays tho highest price for a home? Tho woman who marries lor one. Annie Watts, a woman addicted to drink, died suddenly in a Wellington hotel yester day. The Tarawcra leaves Dunedin to-day on her second excursion to the West Coast Sounds. Whatiwhatihoo natives are " hard-up," as their potato crop is a failure, and they aro anxiously awaiting work at road-making. Tho Bay of Islands Coal Company an nounce a reduction of ton per cent on all their employes salaries after tho 2nd of February. This does not allect tho miners on piecework. At To Aroha Mr Mitchelson promised to sco that the railway was taken over the river into tho township, instead of being placed on tho opposite side as originally planned. On Thursday a hailstorm in the Ash burton district, Canterbury, destroyed a crop of 780 acres of wheat, and other crops have suffered damage. Manchester is enabled to mako city im provements costing nearly L 50.000 per year out of profits of tho its gasworks. There aro only six newspaper's published in Tasmania, and nearly a hundred in New Zealand.

Next year will be the hundredth anniver sary of Dr. Samuol Johnson's birth.

The recent groat fire in London caused 1.33,000 damage j covered by insurance. Ruskiu asks.—What is there more beau tiful than the word wife? The wife herself.

Tho Japanese mean to enter upon the manufacture of woollen articles on an ex tensive scale. Iko Tokudo, who acted as commissioner at tho Melbourne Exhibition, has been trying to initiate a wool trade between Victoria and Japan.

At a stile of merino stud fiheep at Carter hopo, Otago, yesterday, tho total amount realised wus L 10.300. Tho highest price was lor a young ram, bought by Mr R, Johnston, of Huwke's Bay, for 110 guineas. Tho sheep wero tho property of Murray, iioborts iV Co.

Tho Rev. Stephen Gladstone draws a larger stipend—more than L 7,00 his rectory of llawarden than his fathor re ceives as Primo Minister. But then he can't havo ho much fun as the G.O.M.

Brownaon : " Well, I always make it a rulo to tell my wife everything that happens." Smithkins : " Oh, my dear fellow, that's riothing, I tell my wife lots of things that novor happened at all." Tho following aro tho spirited Tauranga citizens who havo subscribed the roward for gold discovery in tho district: —Thomas Wiigloy, L 100; J, Chadwick, LIOO ; Wrig ley and Sou, LIOO ; J. Bodell, LSO ; Turner and Buddlo, LSO; It. Homo, LSO ; J. Ellis, LSO. Total, LSOO.

Noah's Ark was, it is computed, as long as St. Paul's Cathedral, London, nearly as broad, and half as high. Its tonnage is estimated at from 12,000 to 42,413 tons. Tho Great Eastern Is 55 fcetlongerthan the Ark was.

IMPUDENT BURGLARY.

A man about thirty named George Evans was arrodtesl by Sergeant McMohon last evoning, and remanded this morning at the Polico Court, on a chargo of breaking and entering the premises of Mrs Mary Coyle, of tho Wharf Hotel. On hearing of the robbery, Sergeant McMahon immediately visited tho hotel and examined the premises. He found that the burglar had ontered tho hotel from tho back yard, got through tho window, burst open the passage door, and found his way into tho bedroom whero Mrs and Miss Coylo were slooping. This was at 4 o'clock. Mrs Coyle, in a half-dreamy state, heard a noise in her bed room, and at first thought it was a mouso among tho papers. Suddenly, however, she saw a human head, and was certain thai human hands were busy at a chest of draw- OM. Sho immediately screamed out, and tho fellow glided downstairs almost noiselessly, for ho had neither hat upon his head nor shoes upon his feet. Sergeant McMahon arrived, and it waß discovered that tho thlof had managed to open the drawers and abstract therofrom a pair of gold earrings, a gold and silvor watch, one or two gold rings, and other jewellery, to tho estimated valuo of about L2O, as far as can be estimated. Sergeant McMahon, accompanied by Constable Car roll, at onoo went in pursuit of tho prisoner, and within an hour of tho robbery, found him standing upright in an isolated place between Commercial and Gore-streets. Tho wholo of the jowollery and ■watches were found upon tho prisoner, who had not time to plant thorn.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Deforo H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.)

Drunk.—Two persons were fined 10s each,

Brkach of Licensing Act.—Frederick R. Luks, of tho Victoria Hotel, was charged on summons with supplying beer to James Wilson on Sunday, tho 13th inst.—Sergeant White explainer tho charge.—Mr Luks pleaded not guilty under tho 157 th section of the Act. Ho would acknowledge that Mrs Luks served Wilson with a glass of beer on his assuring her that ho was a bona fide, traveller from Epsom.—James Wilson, glass-cutter, residing in Grey-street, cor roborated Mr Luks's statement. Ho stated that ho was a bonaftdc travellor all the way from the Junction.—Mary Ann Wilson, wife of last witness, proffered evidence showing that she watched her husband into the hotol. She saw him with a long glass of beor. She was angry, and told tho con stable. — Constable Michael Keonoy and Mrs Luks having given evidence, His Worship gave defendant the benefit of the doubt, and dismissed the case.

Larceny of Tent.—William Hornsby, charged with stealing a canvas tent, value 10s, the property of James Griffith, on the 13th inst., was remanded until Friday next.

Breaking and Entering. — George Evans was charged with preaking and entering tho dwelling-house of Mary Coyle and stealing therefrom a pair of gold ear rings, gold and silver watches, cases, and other articles of jewellery, value Ll9 10s.—

On the application of tho police tho case was remanded for a week.

Alleged Indeckst Assault. — Thomas Joseph Henshaw, a respectable - looking, middle-aged man, appeared in answer to a chargo of committing an indocont assault upon Elizabeth Lloyd, at Onehunjja, on the 11th instant. Mr Hesketh appeared in de fence,aud asked for a remand upon grounds which he stated.—Defendant was admitted to substantial bail, and remanded to One-

hunga, This was all the business,

Tho opinion of Auckland ladies—Deal with Young Chambers for Sowing Machines.— [A.DVT.] The New Ckcsixbd Strawberry Glass ware.—A largo assortment just oponod by BoylanandTanfield. 171, Quoon-stroet—[Advt.] Members of Band of Hope Union choir aro notified that tho noxt practice will be at Newton Congregational School,,on Thursday, ut 8 o'clock. As this will probably be tho last, ovory member is requested to attend if possible.

The anniversary entertainment and ball in commotion with tho Star of Froodom Froo Templars is announced for the 2Sth inst., and tho anniversary ball of tho Loyal United Friends will bo hold iii the same public hall on tho following evening.

Attention is drawn to tho advertisement of the Mount Eden District Board. Re changes of ownership of properties in that district, it is necessary that ail porsons who have sold pro perty should see that they are relieved from tho liability to pay ratos, as thoro will be no gonoral assessment for tho next two jears; -and-aILUi-Qje jyhp have purchased^ should sco

MINING NEWS.

[t)Y TBLBailAl'll. — OWN L'OKISKSrONDENT.]

Thames, this day. London.—A leader about. 5 inches wide, and supposed to correspond with the Mariner cross reef, waa intersected to-day in the crosscut at No. 4 level. It contains favourable, descriptions of mineral, but no gold has been scon. According to survey, tho No. 1 reef should be to hand within 20 feet of driving. New Piiince Imperial. — The contract for the crosscut towards the Mariner boundary, No. 5 level, has been let atlSsOd per foot. Direr Lkykl Cbokh.— After the rise and winze are connected a short stoppage oi the pumps For an overhaul of the machinery will be made, but will not exceed two days in duration. PiXArouii, —Delahunty, tributcr, banked Uozs. Idwfc. gold. Caledonian- Low Levki,.—Tho manager has taken delivery of tho Moanataiari air compressor and rock drill with all their adjuncts, and has a couple of men preparing for their removal to the big pump shaft. Quekn OF Beauty.— An improvement has occurred in tho heavily-mineralised foot wall branch of the main lode, which is being driven on at No. 9 level, colours of gold being freely visible, and the indication capital. Owing to the state of the veatila- Intion, tho manager is unable tocontinuo the drive, and has, therefore, commenced to sink a winze on the reef.

THE STRANDING OF THE DOUGLAS.

(Uufore 11. G. Setli Smith, Esq., K.M., and

Captain Frater, Nautical Assessor.) A.\ inquiry wus opened this morning, on the application of Robert Thompson, Collector of Customs at New Plymouth, for the purpose of Investigating the casualty which occurred to tho British ship Douglas, at Airedale Itecf, on her passage from Oiiubungn to Waitara, on tho (iiJi of November lust. The information stated that there waa great carulci-sncss on the part of the mauler, Captain Charles lionnor, who was at the wheel at the time of Oio accident. In steering for v. false light, although the night was bright and cloudless--Air Huriaon William son, Crown Solicitor, appeared for Mr Hill, anil Mr Tole for Captain lioimor, and on Mr Tolo's application, the inquiry was hold over until Saturday next.

SPORTING NEWS.

Tho Takapuna Summer Meeting.

Tim following entries and acceptances were received last night for the above meet ing, which takes place on the 29th inst. lIUUDLE HACK, 2 miles. St.lb. St.lb. Woodpecker .. 11 0 Christmas .. I'J 0 llurkawuy .. 10 7 Fly 0 7 Jiurbury .. .. 10 7 Shotover.. .. U'O YubaHill .. 10 5 Nigger •■ •• 0 0 T.T.C. HANDICAP, 1 mile 6 furlongs. btlb st ib Yubaßill.. .. 812 Knvious .. ..7 2 Kulo .. .. 710 Vortex .. .. li ' Irishwoman ..77 A.15. .. ..57 STEEPLECHASE, 3 miles. St.lb. SUb. Chandler.. .. 12 -7 Fly 10 0 Woodpecker .. 10 7 Christmas .. 10 0 liurbary .. .. 10 7 Shotover.. .. 10 0 Harkaway ..10-1 Flat Sulu.n'o Kalis.—King, Waipu, Xo Name, Flutter. Toby. Shotover, Twilight, Magician, Flyiiitf Alary. Stewaudh' 1-M.atk.—XiKKor, KiiiKi Fish woman, Olara. Kalu, Mitrailleuse A.8.,* Yu'oa . Bill Vortex. Strathearn.

Henderson's Mill Turf Club.

The annual meeting of tho Henderson's Mill Turf Club was held atMVPereival's office yesterday afternoon. Mr Maiam occupied the chair. The statement of accounts for tho past year showed that aftor expending £75 upon tho erection of a grand stand, thero remainedabalanco in hand of £23 7s b'd. The following gentlemen were elected to oflico for tho ensuing term :—President, the Hon. Thos. Henderson ; vice-president, Mr A. K. Taylor ; judge, W. J. Hurst, M.H.K. ; stewards, Messrs Thos. Morrin, Joseph Bennett, J. Kirkwood, J. Marshall, Malam, Smythe,- Cowan, and T. Henderson, jun. ; starter, J. Archibald; clerk of the course, K. E. Isaacs; clerk of tho scale?, H. Henderson. A letter was read from tho Secretary of the Takapuna Jockey Club, stating that they had fixed their Autumn Meeting for tho 17th March, 18S4, and asking tho Henderson's Mill Turf Club to fix another day for their meeting. It was pointed out by gentle men present that the Henderson's Mill Club had held their races on this date for threo years, and that it was unfair for the Takapuna Club to tako possession of it. It was agreed that the meeting tako place on the 15th March. [Continued in Supplement.]

CORRESPONDENCE.

Portland Cement v. Hydraulic Lime.

(To the Editor.)

Sib, —In tho comparatiTo estimate made by Mr Pond on a sample of Portland cement obtained from a store in Auckland, tho analysis proves it to bo a very inferior cement. It has not been properly burned, and contains ingredients foreign to the manufacture of cement, is deficient in alumina and alkalis, and contains peroxide of iron, sulphuric acid, and carbonic acid— the three latter elements being highly objectionable to any cement, peroxide of iron being a metal. It is evident tho analysis lias been made on questionable responsibility. A good Portland cement should weigh about l!201bs to tho bushel, and the analysis should be as follows :— Portland Cement.—Calciums 62 per cent, ; silica, 23 per cent.; alumina, 8 par cent. ; oxide of iron, 4 per cent. ; loss, 3 per cent. Total, M. Tiriquete made of neat Portland comont •weighing 1211bs. per bushel, after 7 days' immersiou in water, immediately aftor sotting, boro a tonsil strain of about 4001bs. to the square inch, audduplicate briquets, after 5 months' immersion and treatment, sustained a weight of GOOlbs., equal to 50 per cent, on the abovo age. Induration continues in tho case of Portland cement to an extent beyond the limits of our present knowledge. . Pond's Analysis of Hydraulic Lime. — Silica, soluble and insoluble, 20.5 per cent. ; iron oxide, 2.4 por cent. ; lime, G0.32 per cent. ; magnesia, 0.75 per cent. ; alkalis, 0.13 percent.; carbonic acid, 1.00 per cent.; alumina, 5.90 per cont. Total, 100.00. Hydraulic limes slake thoroughly and harden slowly under water. Some lime stones exist which, when completely calcined, yield hydraulic 'imo ; but when imperfectly calcined, yield cement. Other limestones, such as chalk, when imperfectly calcined or too much calcined, yield fairly hydraulic limes, while, if they bo calcined merely up to tho point when all carbonic acid is driven off, and no further, they yield a lime which never solidities under water. Other limestones yield on calcination a result which can neither bo called lime or cementowingtoits slaking very imperfectly, and not retaining tho hardness which it quickly takes when first placed under water. The manufacturers of Porthrnd cement had long to contend against the opposition of hydraulic limes or Roman cement in Eng land and Scotland ; but thoy triumphed in the ond, in producing an article which put Roman cement for ever in the shade. Sco comparison of weights, tho heaviest cement being acknowledged by all eminent engi neers as the best and strongest. Portland cement, being' over one-half to one-third heavier than . Roman cement, and though slower in jotting, is always named by engi neers in all works wherestrength and stability is required. Their weights aro as follows :— Roman cement, from 701bs to SOlbs to tho bushel. Portland cement, from lltlbs to 1201bstothe bushel. Those figures spoak for themselves ; and Roman cement as a superior article has long ago exploded. Many eminent engineers could bo cited to show that Portland cement is superior to any natural Btone yet found ; and I can only say of the Mahurangi etono that the comparison is as nearly to Roman cement as may be—indeed, the analysis of the Aborthaw limestone is almost identical. All the limo properties of Mahu rangi contain an inexhaustible supply of valuablo hydraulic lime, and will continue and bocome of vast importance to the general public and tho colony. Portland oement has been and can be made from this limo, and tho compounds for mixture found in the colony.—l am, &c.,

John Dennison, M.E,

I Cubed ov Drinking.—" A young friend of mine was cured of an insatiable thirst for liquor, that had so prostrated his system that ho was unable to do any business. He was en tirely cured by llio use of flop Bitters. It allayed all that burning thirst, tool: away tho appetite for liquor, made his nerves steady, and ho has remained a sober and-steady man formore than two years, and has no desire to return to his cups."—From a loading! R. K. Official. Read.' A limelight entertainment in connection with tho Arch 11111 Band of Tlopo in announced to take place in the Newton West School on Tuesday evening next, Mr K. II .Smith havi; g

CABLEGRAMS.

[reutek'h oableoeams.]

(Received January 19—1 p.m.) TUo Blockade at Canton.

lloxci Kong, January IS.—lt has trans pired that, yielding to British representa tive, the Chinese Government ha? sus pended operations for blocking Canton River witli torpedoes. Gold for Australia. London, January IS.--The Ham of .17200,000 gold has boen withdrawn from the Bank of England for Australia, and it is expected that further withdrawals will shortly be made. Shoe Kail. Af.iiAKY, January 19.—Arrived yesterday, at King George's Sound, P.O. steamship I'overina, with thomails which left London on December 14. Politlc.il Crisis in Spain. Madrid, January 27.—The Spanish Ministry, were defeated in the Cortes last night by a large majority, and demanded a dissolution, and threatened to resign unless i an appeal to the country was granted. J Later. Madrid, January 18.—A new Ministry is ; being formed by Si nor Candvas. The present crisis has arisen in consequence of j disunion having .occurred among the j members of the Liberal party in tho Cortes. ■ Tho Transvaal Question. Londos, Janunrj 18.— President Krugcr,' of tho Transvaal, 'lias suggested a compro mi.-c in the matter of tho modification of. (he frontier line us proposed by the British j Government, in order tiiut certain native | cliiui'o mi'^lit bu alibrdud u*e protection of the British rule.

[SPECIAL TO PRES3 ASSOCIATION.]

The Soudan Rebellion.—French Aid Invoked.

LoNDOK, January IS.—The latest in formation from Cairo states that Baker Pa*ba is unable to relievo the troops at Sirkah — a town threatened by the followers of El Mahdi. Several-other garrisons are reported to be surrounded by the rebels. The merchants in the Soudan are appealing to France for assistance. In consequence of the threatened attack on Khartoum by the False Prophet, a laige number of the civilians are leaving that town.

Dr. Moran to be Archbishop of Sydney.

The Pop.; hasapprovedof thenominationof thoKightßev. Patrick Francis Moran, D.D., Bishop of Ogsory, formerly Professor of Hebrew in the College of the Propaganda, Koine, to the Archbishopric of Sydney. The formal appointment will not, however, bo made until the existing vacancies in the Irish Sees are filled.

Losdox, January 18. —Victorian stocks have risen -J per cent. A quarter of a million of gold has been withdrawn from iho Bank of England for export to Australia. The "Daily News" states that this sim is desired to strengthen the reserve of the Australian banks. Australian M.-.rkota. SVDNEYi January 18.—New Zealand wheat, par -bushel, 3s" (id ; New Zealand oats, 3s 5d (sack); maize, 4s 6d ; the Sur.ar Company's No. 1 pieces, per ton, £34. Adelaide, January 18.—Wheat, per bushel, 4s to 4s Id. Market quiet and ir regular, and quotations nominal. Flour, dull; town brand, £10 ; country brand £9 to £9 ss. Freights to London : Steamers, 4.js ; ditto sailing .';ss; Freights to the United Kingdom from Adelaide: Cereals, 355. Freights to the United Kingdom from out ports : 37s Gd to 40s. Freights iirm, but charters unsettled and falling. A Steamer Asfcoi-o.

Sydney, January 18.—The steamer Lis more, 330 tons, has been wrecked at Ballina, at the entrance of the Richmond Kiver. The passengers were saved. Theinsurancos amount to £10,000.

THE AUCKLAND REGATTA.

The various races at the forthcoming Auck: land Regatta aro likely to bring forward great competition, most probably more than in any previous year. The decision to make the schoonor"raco a handicap event has had one good result, viz., that many vessels which before would not enter nre now spoken of as likely competitors. We give below a list of those which are ex pected to take part.

Champion Teadiko K-ACE.-Annie Wilson, Toroa, Sybil, Fanny Thornton, Louie, Cygnet,- Waiapu, Welcome, Agnes Donald, Atlantic, or Agnes Bell (the three latter have not yet arrived in port) Mariner and Julia Pryce.

Large Cutters.— Fanny, Roso, Sov ereign, Mercury, Leo, Champion, Coralie, Tokerau, Deveron, South Carolina. Doubt ful : Mana and Paku.

Small Cutters. —Mahuraugi, Gannet, Toviot, Henry, Euphemia, and. Wanderer. Scows.—Norah, ilesult, Vixen, Progress, Pukapuka, and Ruakaka.

Large Yaciits.—Muritai, to be sailed by D. Holland ; Arawa, by J. Boll; Rita, by T. Moore.

Other events will also be numerously contested.

ABBOTT'S OPERA MOUSE.

" Antony and Cleopatra."

The coincidence of Miss Pomeroy's worthily-earned benefit and the production of such a grand spectacular play as ShakespeaYe's "Antony "and Cleopatra" sufficed to fill the Opera House last night. Of course the representation could not be given on anything like an adequate scale of vraisemblance, for that would evon tax to the utmost the resources and capacities of the London Lyceum, but a judicious use was made of the means at command. The play, ia ono of the great bard's historical master-pieces, and it is associated with a wealth of magnificent pomp and pageantry, and n gorgeousness of Oriental colouring that distance competi tion and paralyse- criticism. An equal degree of dramatic power and creative force mark and inform the characterisations. The conception of Cleopatra, although based upon data obviously obtained from Tacitus, has yet a realistic vividness wjuch the Roman historian could never impart or even suggest, and it stands unrivalled among Shakespeare's feminine creations for its subtlety, truthfulness, and »delicate shading. It has all the majesty of a despotic queen, all the imperious caprice of such a paragon among beauties, and all the Honsuousness of an Eastern voluptuary. In tine, it exhibits with strikingnaturallncss all the leading traits of the historic Cleopatra, and is elaborated with a skill that genius alone can command. Miss Pomeroy's con ception of such v many-sided part, liko her other Shakespearian studies, bore the ! easily-recognised evidence of close analysis, I clear comprehension, and good judgment, and for its effective presentation she brought i into service her acknowledged histrionic power and versatility. She was equally suc cessful in her moods of coquettish dalliance, of passionate grief, and of majestic disdain, and as an inevitable result was called before the curtain at the close of nearly every act, At tho end of the play slio took occasion to thank the public for their sympathetic encouragement, and the Press for their cordial praise during a season of legitimate drama, which to her, she said, although a labour of love, was nevertheless an arduous oao. She hoped to return hereat the end of | some two or three years, bearing with I lior the stamp of London audiences. At '' the same time she would leave behind her in : Miss Mariebol Greenwood —who was to ; make her debut as Juliet on Monday even- | ing—a pupil whom she had learnt to love, ' and of whom she had reason lo be i proud. Sac looked upon her as the coming : Juliet of the world. There had been only ! ono Juliet so far as her experience went— Miss Adelaide Neilson—whom she had first seen some 20 or 25 years ago—and Miss Greenwood was just Adelaide Neil-' son over again. She did not say thi3 by way of advertisement, for nearly every j seat was engaged for Monday. Miss ' Pomeroy concluded a neat speech by : repeating her thanks. With respect to tho | other characters, we need only say that they were ably sustained all round ; Mr | Elliott's Mark Antony, Mr Kennedy's | Mardian, and Mr Arrowsmith's Eros being : particularly good. At tho end of the fourth j act Messrs Elliott and Arrowsmith were ' called before the curtain. Tho play will ' bo repeated to-night. j

TELEGRAMS.

[fkoii our own coukespondbnt.]

Thames, this day.—Mr Dean, Town Clork, lias handed his resignation to the Mayor, as ho threatened after the meetingon Wednes day night. Hon. Mr Mitchelson, Minister of Public Works, arrived hero from To Aroha yester day afternoon, and has been deputationised by representatives of the Thames County Council regarding several local require ments. 'The lion, gentleman left for Auck land by the Anne Milbank last night.

Tk AnoiiA, this day.—During his visit the Hon. Mr Mitchelson was waited on by a deputation, who wished to know where tho site of the railway station was to be. Mr Mitohelson replied, "On the bank of tho river, half a mile from town." The deputation pointed Out the great inconveni ence this would be, and Mr Mitchelson ordered Mr Hales to prepare estimate of the cost of bringing the line to this side of the river.

Boating Accidont and Narrow Escape

lU'&SBLL, this day. — lrving's boat in coming over with a passenger capsized in the Waitangi River. The cccupants were rescued by Charlie Williams, boatman. Three of them could not swim, but they managed to hang on to the boat.

The Steamer Douglas Missing.

HokiaNCU, this day.—There are no signs of the steamer Douglas yet. She crossed Manukau Bar for this port on Wednesday, at 0.30.

(PEE I'I'.ECS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, yesterday.—MrStoddart, of Hainpden, an Otago settler who has returned by the Aorangi, brought out with Him 100,000 Loch Leven trout ova. The boxes have been opened here, and it is found that a considerable proportion are dead, some apparently not having been ],\j> impregnated. The ova in one box, how- . ever, are in fairly good condition, and will ! be forwarded to Otago by the To Anau on Monday. Wellington, this day.—The'directors of the New Zealand Shipping Company have issued invitations to a large number of lead- . ;p ing citizens to dinner on board their steamer Aorangi on Monday evening. Weslcyan Conference. The Wesleyan Conference met aga'n this morning. Business of a preliminary character was transacted. The question of ministerial charucter occupied the care ful consideration of the Conference. It . was reported that two probations for the ministry in Otago had resigned. On the '",• motion of the Secretary their names were omittsd from the Ministers of Con-1 I ference. Consideration of financial obligaj ' . ' tion involved for Collegiate Training ooupitdthe conference, and some corns- I pondencc between the Key. Joseph Berry I and Bishop Neville, of the E( iscopaliah ■ . Chinch, was read, further cons-iJeratoi if. which was postponed till the metting of the , |b Tnited Conference on Thursday.

Cottage Burned Down.

Mastkhton, this day.—A six-roomed •. :S cottage, owned by C. Gifford, of Napier, was burned with all its contents yesterday afternoon. The origin cf the fire is un known. Thojiouse was occupied by a man I named Holloway and his family. His wife heard a crackling noise while in the bed room, and ran into the kitchen to ascertain- • tho cause. Finding the heat overhead so '.'.fi! great, she went out, and saw the roc f in flames. The furniture was uninsured, out the house was insured in tho Now Zealatd Office for L 125.

CiiRisTCHURcn, this day.— During yester day afternoon and evening the weather was vyy fine, but heavy .rain fell at short in tervals during the night, and tho Treather is still very threatening.

Duxedin, yesterday.—The Refrigerating Company have declared a dividend "of 10 per cent.

West's creditors have accepted his offer of 10s in the £; McLean has received his discharge.

Dunemx, this day.—The National Insur ance Company had the entire line of LIO.OCO on the steamer Lismore, but had re-insured L 9.500, of which the South British, United, Union, and Colonial had eacii LSOO, the rest being among tho Australian and foreign offices.

His Excellency the Governor proceeded to the Lakes this morning.

UNION OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—TKESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dunjsdkj, this day. Tub principal business transacted by the Presbyterian Synod yesterday was the dis cussion of a report from the committee on union recommending that immediate steps be taken to effect a! union with the Northern Church. After a spirited debate,, a motion by Professor Salmond affirming that tho union should be effected without delay was carried by 30 to 24.

DEATH OF MR W. B. LANG BRIDGE.

Shortly after 2 o'clock this morning the

police received information from lit

Bennett, of the Clarendon Hotel, at the

foot of WakefielJ-street, that Mr Wm.

Bartleot Langbridge, advertising agent,

had been discovered dead in his bedroom by

the night waiter. MrLangbridge.itappeare, H has" been in ill-health for some time S| past, and since Thursc'ay under the medical j | treatment of Dr. Coomb. He had been . S restless of late, and last night he sent for a I sleeping draught from Dr. Tennent, Wei- «| lesley-street.. Ho took one at 10 o'clock, and '< another at 10.30, and at 1.25 this morning 9 ho was found dead. The particulars hare |S been forwarded to Dr. Philson, who has I ordered an inquest on the body of deceased, which will take place at 5 o'clock to-night. <jg

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

An accident of a.dangerous character,which I by a fortuitous circumstance just escaped hnving an instantly fatal result,occurred at 1 about 5.15 o'clock yesterday afternoon at jr the North Shore wharf. The ferry steamer ■ | Alexandra, from Auckland, having been;.f* made fast, was drawing slowly alongside, and a young man named Ward (eon of Judgo Ward, of Otago) was standing \\ on tho near side ot tho hurricane- i dock with his hand on tho rail of the gangway, evidently waiting for the opportunity to spring ashore. ■ Just at that S moment some one shouted "Lookout.!'*3j| and simultaneously the gangway was^Jl rapidly pushed forward to the wharf. Its * sudden motion outward upset the youngr 3 man's equilibrium, and he was precipitated . head-first from the deck on to the shoulders M of a seaman who was standing upon the - sponson making somo ropes fast. Ha \'aj struck the sailor to the deck, and then 1 fell ofi'his body on to the slippery stringers of tho wharf, whence lie was promptly J rescued. He was found to bo insensible,' : '; and as Dr. Ke'niordine happened to be over I at the North Shore,his services were called-a into requisition. He gave it as his opinion that the man waa not seriously injured. .;; The poor fellow, however, was carried to *,;:>; private residence at the North Shore, where Dr. Parkinson was called in and examined him. This accident, like many whichiavft^f. preceded it (some ending fatally), serves as i a grave warning to those who needlessly in dulgo in the practice of hastily jumping on - and off steamers. It should be sternly pnfc %i down, for it has become so frequent now aa i to call loudly for repressive measures. Sucli accidents as the one under notice show tha necessity for action on the part of thft 1 authorities. This afternoon the young maa had almost quite recovered, his injuries hiving proved less serious than was I anticipated.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1884



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86 pairs " Lace Curtains—bought a job from Home, manufacturer; few slightly soiled,



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"A Stitch in Time Saves Nink." is the language of tlio old proverb, in tho very sim plicity of which lios morojudgment and wisdom than la superficially seen. If it wcro necessary to test lta truth and applicability, lot thoso who feel the coming symptoms of indigestion, dyspepsia, exhausted vitality, nervous debility, loss of appetite and their kindred nllmpntß,haro recourse to Uuoi.i'HO Wolkk'm Scikihiam AHOMATIO SCHNAPPS, und tlioirsutniringß will soon be mitigated., if the affections thomselves are not eradicated.



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Ag n Now Year present, nothing is so suitaUo aa the Domestic Sewing Machine of Shukcspcar & Co., Queen-strtet, opposite the Market.—[Advt, Ilay'a Art Union—Drawing for prizes, Ht. James's Hall, W'elliiiKttm-street, 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 22nd, Buy tickets sharp. Fifty prize.". Tickets to be shown at floor.



Brett's Auckland Almanac and P»o- « vnfolAL Handbook, for 1881, is now on saloat >>| nil booksollcrs. Appeal to the Charitable .Ladies of Auok I land.—Buy your Sowing Machines off the Poor vSJ ioung Orphan (ogjy iO).-[A»vr.] Subscribers to Hay's Art Union will seo, :M by advertisement that tho drawing is fixed to ■$ take place on Tuesday next, at 7 p.m., in SHfflß James's Hall, Wellington-street. Those in-.i|| lerestcd will no doubt attend in force A Lady's Wisit.-" Oh, how I do wish my ;f| elan was aa clear and soft as youra!"BSid ft M lady to a friond. " You can easily mako it so, ' ife nnswercd the friemt. " How r inojuired tlieS«