SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER {^morrow Morning. 11.29 S C l< :?KT.—This Kvening, 6.31 So ".."RISK.—To-morrow Morning, 5.51 Mi ;ON'S AGK.—First Quarter, sth. 1.12 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Abiel Abbot, schooner. Chase, from Dunedin Rowena, s.s., Xorris, from Whangarei Aurora, schooner, from Wellington Gishornc. schooner, Skinner, from Poverty Bay Opotiki, ketch, Rust, from Opotiki Cygjie!, schooner, Wott. from V basgaroa Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, from Mongomn Atulnnta, schooner, Johnson, from Tairua

DEPARTURES.

Waiapu, schooner, Nicola 9, for Gisborne

IMPORTS.

Per Charles L. Poarson, from New York: 1,750 cases keroiine and a large quantity of sundries.

Per Reward, from Lyttelton : 215 9acks wheat, 51 sacks bran, 100 sacks malt, 39 bales com3acka.

Per Abiel Abbot, from Boston: 750 cases kero- Sino, 2.0 barrels plaster, 19 pkgg. kalsomine, 12 c:iß"s wringers, 28 cases tools, 31 cases axes and hatchets. 17 pkgs. pumps, 22 aasei carriages, 55 nests tubs, 10U cases grape sugar, 40 casas tobacco, (J.i cases drugs, 41 cases medicine, II pkgs. oarriageware, 10 cases corn-ahellers, and a quantity ofsundry cargo. From Dunedin—soo cases jams.

Per Abicl Abbot, from Boston: 500 cases "Aurora" kerosene, 25 barrels plaster, 60 bundles lathß, 4 eases corn sbellers, 1 coses upright drills. 4 cases lamp-!, 1 case, braces, I cases lanterns, 1 case chimneys, 2 cases bay knives, 12 cases wringers, 2 cases meat chop pers, 1 case screw drivers, 1 case chisels, 2 cases braces, 2 cnaes La Don harrows, 1 crate horse hoes, 1 case garden rakes, 2 cases boring machines, 1 caso plane handles, 8 cases wood ploughs, 1 case carving tools, 1 case spidering sois, 1 case augers and spoke trimmers, 9 cases saws, 1 case augurs, 5 cases corn shellera with blowera, 2 cases saw gumniers, 29 cases axles, 1 caso hoes, 9 cases hammers, 2 cases hatchets. 1 caso molasses gates, 3 cases latches and brackets, 4 cases kalsomine, 1 case chisel handles, 1 case 4-ton weighbridge, 5 cases as sorted saws, 1 caso soldsring coppers, 1 case saw set 3 and locks, 2o nests covered buckets, 2 pkg3 fly traps, 1 keg wire stretchers, 1 bale hose, 3 casks chimneys, 15 barrels kalsomine, 1 erato bowls, (SO ncats tubs, 25 nests pails, 3 ca3o3 wood ploughs, 2 crates fittings.—E. Porter & Co.

Par Chas. L. Pearson: IB tram cars,complete, 30 bundles harness (for the city tramways), 31 tons galvanised barbed fencing wire, I,ooocases kerosene oil, 100 cases lard oil, 75 eases turpen tine, 43 oose3 nandled axes, 16 cases hatchets, 502 ash oars (assorted). 8 feet to 21 feet, 5 casks strips' blocks, 24 case 3 axo handles, 2 cases carriage leather, iS pieces ash and hickory planks, !G packages buggy shafts, &c, I orates caiTlnjjo woodware, 37 bundles hickory rims, 3 cratra hubs nnd spokes, 14 eratos churns, 100 packages washboards, 300 boxes clothes pins, 1 ca^ie organs, 7 cases Washita oil stones, 13 euses chandeliers, 21 casks kerosene hand-lamps, 10 casks refleotors, etc., 31 casks kerosene fonts, 40 cases birdcages, 57 bales cotton waste, 1 caso mousetraps, 1 caso iron ? lanes, 3 cases wrenches, 1 case finishing nails, oasa tiplaco, 1G crates churns, 2 cases steam power bolt cutter and nut tapper complete with dies, 9 cases axles, 1 case waggon springs, 32 packages corn-shellers, G cases lamp-burners, etc., 20 cases mortice and rim locks (assorted), 4 cases broom handles, 4 cases boring machines, 3 cases counter scales, 2 cases post-hole augers, 18 cases weighing machines, 13 packages 5-ton weighbridge, 18 cases stove polish, 12 coses elect reflate, 4 cases tools (assorted), 1 case lomon-squeazers, 2 cases carriage fittings, 1 case carriage axles, 2 cases Eureka wringers, 1 case barometers, 4 cases general hardware 1 cose load pencils, 2 cases artificers' tools, G casos revolving moat-choppers, 5 cases taps and dies, carriage fittings, wrenches, ox-bows, pins, and air-Tuns, i cases Putnam mangles, 7 cases shovels, 2 cases spring mattrasses, 20 cases tin ware (assorted), 8 cases enamelled tinware, 4 varies hand-rail screws, artificers, tools, etc., 7 crates wringers, 10 cases bush hooks, 1G pack ages horse rakes, 15 cases marble mantelpieces, 4 cases iron, bench screws, 6 coses drilling machines, 50 nesla flour pails, 50 bundles wood tubs, 2 cases whisks, 10 cases velvet hurl brooms, 1 caso binder fittings, 2 cascß. library lamps, 3 cases Disston's saws.—T. and 3. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

Per Abiel Abbot, from Boston—l 3 cases and 4 casks lift and forco pumps, 23 packages car riages and buggies, 14 packages carriage ware, rims, shutts. and poles.—T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

Inwards Coastwise. — Janet, from Wha; ngarei Hoads, with 800 bushels lime; Kauri, from Kennedy Bay, with 46,000 feet timber; Mahurnngi, from Awamii, with 227 bags gnm; Progress, from Wlianeapoa, with 29,900 feet timber; Fanny, from Whangapoa, with 29,000 feet timber; Rata, from Wairoa, with 19 logs; JFunny Kelly, from Mongonui, with 32,612 feet timber; Atalanta,from Tairua, with2l,ooo|feet timbor.

Outwards Coastwise. — Janet, for Wha-

nsarei Heads; kauri, for Kennedy Bay; Reliance, for Thames; Progress and Fanny, for Wliangapna; Mercury, Paku, Mana and Ai.i.luntfi, for Tairua; Ratu, for Walara.

A telegram recoived by the harkonr authori ties this afternoon states that about 1.30a steamer was seen passing Russell bound southward.

A schooner outside Tirltiri, and a steamer coastwise, wore signalled late this afternoon.

The schooner Sybil, .which has been idle in harbour for aevorol weeks, has been sold by Messrs L. I). Nathan and Compar.y to Mr Jas. Macfarliuie. She i» to undergo a general over btuil uqcl thon leave for an island cruise in charfte of Captain Trayte. The price paid for tho vessel, wo understand, was £1,808.

The schooner Reward, -which arrived from liyttolton on Saturday, is discharging at the Quccn-stroet Wharf. ' ' ! The brig Albert the Good proceeds from tuis port to the Great Barrier, whero she will load timber for Melbourne. Thn schooner Cygnet arrived from Whansfa roa this morning with 3,458 pieces and 37,000 ft timber.

The H.s. Watrarapa may bo expected froni Melbourne, via Southern ports, about 11 a.m. to-mojTcmr. Tho mail steamer Zcnlandia, hnd tho s.s. To Anau, are both duo to arrive from Sydney to-morrow, the former during tho morning, and the latter in the af ternoen. Tho three-masted schooner Abiel Abbot, from Boston, via Dnnedlii,- arrived on Saturday evening. She left the latter port on February 20. Passengers—Mr and Mrs i\ B. Thomas, Master C. 11. Thomas. The ketch Opotiki arrived from East Cooißt tmrtu yestorday with 379 sacks maize. Tho schooner Aurora, which arrived from Wellington on Sunday, has been pro-chased by Mr Otto, who Intends placing her in the island trade. Tho schooner Gisborne arrived from East Coast ports on Sunday afternoon, with 500 sacks mnizo, 18 sacks wheat, 22 sacks fungus, 10 bales wool, 7 sacks onions, 11 hides, 15 cases cheese, 21 c sacks grass seed, 42 pigs, 25 fowls, U packages sundries. Passengers:—Mr and Mrs Chrisp and Miss Gibbons, ir■'■

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Douglas, 8.5., Scott, tromWaltara Argyle, s.s.,MoArthur, from Waitara, Hannah Mokau, 5.8.. Dale, from Waitara Lolla Bookh, S.S., Baxter, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Douglas, 5.8., Scott, for Kawhiaaid Waltara Arsyle. s.s., McArthur, for Waltara , •:

Tlio Union Company's s.s. Wanaka is due fron tho South to-morrpw wjth the outwara •Frisco mail, and Bhould nlrrivo about 7 o'clock. She loaves again at noon.

Thes.iv Argyle left forWflitara atl o'otoek to-day.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Heads, this day.—Sailed: Aratajw, schooner, on Friday.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, this daj.-Arrived: H.M.S. EspiogJc, from Bluff, via West Coast.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :—

Tina Day

For Tauranga, Ohinemutn, and Opotiki, per

lona. at 4 p.m. For Tairua, per Paku, at 4 p.m. For Than.es, per Rotomahana, at 4.30 p.m. For Russell Eawakawa, Whangaroa, and

Moneonui, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Whitiangi and Upper Mill, per Rowena, For Whangarei, Whangarei Heads, Kamo, anil Mangapai, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, 4th March. For Tairua. per Atalanta. at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, jYlatakana, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Wanaka,

at 11 a.m. Per s.s. Zeolandia, as follows:— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, 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, 11 a*m. Lato letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the Bteamer up to the timo of sailing. This mail will be due in London ou Sat nrday, April 12, 1881. For Mangonui. per Fanny Kelly, at 2 p.m. For Wangaparapara, per Albeit the Good, at 3

p.m. For Watcrford, Tauranga, etc., per Rotoma-

hana, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4.30 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Waipu, Whangarei, Kamo. Parua, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m.

Wednesday. sth hist. For Coromandol, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Wellington and Soutnorn Ports, per Rua pehu, at 5 p.m.

8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster, Ohlof Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Mißcn 3,

Abbott's Opera Houso—Royal Comic Opera Company, 8 p.»i.

St. James's Hall — Soiree and Concert In celobrotion of St. David's Day, 6.30 p.m.

St Sepulchre's Mutual Improvement Society —Lecture on "Egypt," by Hudson Williamson, Ksq., 8 p.m.

Working Mon's Club — Meeting of Boot nmkors, 7.30 p.m.

Freemasons' Hall, Prlnces-street-Lodgo Ara, Monthly Meeting, 7.30 p.m.

Mount Eden Hall—Meeting of Ratepayers, 7,30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

W H —The order of rank In tho British army is as follows:-Field-Marshals, Generals, Lieu tenant-Genorftla, Major-Generals, Brigadlor- Generals, Colonels, Lieutonant-Colonels, Majors. Captains, Lieutenants, Adjutants, Riding-Masters, and Quartermasters. Sonlo rlty regulates rank wlLhln each order. Staff appointments and the branch of the service have likewise an influence on precedence.

Births.

REW.-On Monday, 25th February, at her rcsi donco, College Road, Mrs Robert Rcw or a son.

Deaths.

BAIRD.—At the re9idenco of Mr A. Scott, Rosobank Farm, Ramarama, on the Ist March, George Baird; aged 26, late of Hamilton, Scotland. , Funeral at Drury to-morrow (Tuesday), leaving tho above addrosa at noon. MILLIGAN.—On March 2nd. at, his residence, Molrose, Dovonport. Allan Milllgan; agod 27. Tho funoral will leave his late sosidcnco to morrow (Tuesday).athalf-pustthreo. Friends please accept this intimation.

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

MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1884.

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

Those interested in tho progress of political reform in tho United Kingdom will road with pleasure tho statement published in our cablo nowa on Saturday tlmt Mr Glad stone ha? notifiod to tho llouso of Commons the intention of Government to' introduce a bill this session dealing with tho equalisation of tho franchise. It is not clear whether tho projected measure meroly aims at abolishing the anomalous county franchise, against which many assaults havo been previously directed, or whether its scope will embrace tho creation of new electoral districts. Anything short of a complete re form would be unworthy of the Gladstone Government, besides being intensely un satisfactory to the populace. On the other hand, any policy which would greatly ox tend tho power of the people is certain to gain support for the Ministry, and to more than compensate for the want of a popular foreign policy. The equalisation ot the county and borough franchises, or a com plete reconstruction of the representative machinery, will of necessity involve a re distribution of seats ; and a measure to that end is also promised. It is plain, however, that a redistribution might be advan tigeously carried out without any exten sion of the franchise, as Scotland espeoi ally ha» very inadequate representation. It is, stated that the new proposals involve the addition of two millions of voters to the rolls, and Mr Gladstone considers it proper that additional representation should be granted in the shape of extra members of the House of Commons, No indication is given, however, as to the basis of the ex tended representation. If the creation of new electoral districts on the basis of popu lation is intended, it is well-nigh impossible to forecast the result on political parties and political and social progress. The Con servatives say that the extension of tho •franchise in counties would mean a great accession to the ranks of their supporters ; but they would liko to manage the re distribution of seats. The stronghold of Radicalism is in the cities and towns, which is just another way of saying that educa tion and intelligence aro more general in town than in country communities; and if the population basis of representation is adopted, with a juet allocation of scats, there can be no doubt of the triumph of the principles of progress. Whichever party may temporarily gain, there can be no doubt thattheintroductionof the proposed billwill mark an important era in the political history of the United Kingdom ; and if it is passed, as every lover of liberty will wish, it will broaden the basis upon which England's greatness rests, while it must in time certainly lead to mighty changes in the social fabric—changes for the abolition of privilege, the wiping-out of class dis tinctions, and the advancement instead of " the greatest good of the greatest number." The Tories will doubtless make a desperate fight in opposition to tho reform j defeated, they will strain every nerve to get the re distribution of aeats into their own hands, co that in giving the notice which he did, MrGladstonohas thrown down the gauntlet for a great party struggle to signalise the closjng .days of the present Parliament.

In our paragraph on Saturday acknow ledging the receipt of £J fgr Mrs Rollinson, we inadvertently omitted to £tate that the genorouß donor was Pf, Kenderdine. 5s For Mrs Rollinson has been rcceiyed f-pday from Mrs Knott, and 2s from a friend, A letter from Mr G. W. Jones on the position of the Royal Insurance Company in relation to the tariff, and a large amount of correspondence on other topics, is crowded out to-day. Mrs Gillies, wife of Mr Justice Gillies, died at her residence, Rocklands, Epsom, at noon yesterday. The deceased lady came to this colony in 1852, and in 1807 was mar ried to Mr Gillies, who was then a barrister in Auckland. She has always taken a leading position in connection with the various charitable movements of this pity, was one of the founders of the Ladies' Benevptent Society, and for more than fcsy.e'njty y£«>'s was the troasurer of that institution.* Siiiop Her visit to the Old Country in }8&0, Mrs Gfliies has .been in indifferent health'! " 'SJia yas highly esteemed for he? numerous vjrjtues affl, her kindly disposition, and Jxer deafe J$M J?p genorally regretted. Satisfactory progress is being made by Messrs Lsrkins and O'Brien with their con tract for the construction of tho city tram ways. Tho trenches havo now been cut in Hobeon-streefc from Wellesley street and along Pitt-street to Karanga hape Road. Rails and chairs are now being deposited alongside the cutting, find will be placed in position without Juttiks)! delay. After tho cement has jbeeii setting for seven days, the hoard ings will 'be reiaoyxi, and the whole of the 'street'will thUß' be grMaalJj' onened again "for'traffie. :- " -•-■'-■.' '/ h (pl/yette.;1 was performed on Saturday niglit'bptea pribtner crdwded' hoilso,' by. yhomft' yejai riscieiV^d wi^h every manifes tation pi pleasure. T/^rp were jilenty iof epcoree and floral tributes. The opera will ' be given agnjn this evening.

On reference to our fourth page it will bo seen that at the Victoria Racing Club Autumn Meeting on Saturday, Martini nenry again proved his superiority by easily placing the St. Leger to the credit of the Hon. .(.White. The meeting will be continued on Thursday, and on Saturday next the Champion Race ivill be run, in which Martini-Henry will oppose the big gun Commotion.

At the early age of 27 years, Mr Allan Milligan, of the firm of Munro and Milligan, Hobson-street, has just passed away. Con sumption, that insidiDus and deadly malady, had marked him for its prey, and since ever since he came to the colony, which was about five years ago, he has been suffering' from that complaint, to which he succumbed on Sabbath morning. Deceased was a uative of Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The funeral will leave his late residence, Devon port, North Shore, to-morrow afternoon at half-past three. ,

We are pleased to record the fact that the subscription list which was drawn up in favour of Mrs Allies, who lost all her furni ture and almost all her clothing at tho last Mount Eden Road fire, has met with liberal responses. By advertisement Mrs Allies returns her best thanks to those friends who have together raised £74 on her behalf.

There appears to be some delay in con nection with the construction of the new premises for the Auckland Savings Bank on Surrey Hills Estate. Mr Colebrook was originally tho lowest tenderer, but the trustees considered the cost too great, and alterations having been specified, a lower prieo was named. This was also considered beyond the intentions of the trustees, and it is now understood that Mr Bartley is to prepare modified plans and specifications, and that tenders according to theoO will be called shortly.

We have received another letter from Mr John Dennison, M.E.,iri reply to Mr Moody. Both these gentlemen having already venti lated their opinions, however, and their further porsonal contentions being of no public interest, we must decline to extend the correspondence, except through our advertising columns.

A quantity of the Triumph's cargo still remains on the rocks at Tiritiri, but Mr Fraser, the owner, expects to recover it all. The steamor Anne Milbank again proceeded to the scene of the catastrophe this morning, with the object of securing another load.

The ferry steamer Victoria, with a largo number of railway employes, loft for mi ex cursion to Motutnpu at eight o'clock this morning. Tho weather being beautifully fine thoro was every prospect of a pleasant day's outing.

Mr Seaman, Returning Officer, declares Messrs Blcazard, Gladding, Lawry, Neal, and Probert (tho only parties nominated), to be duly elected members of Mount Edon Licensing Committee, and fixes Thursday next as the date of the first mooting.

Tho natives of North and South Wales now residents of Auckland and suburbs will celebrate St. David's Day this evoning in St. James's Hall. The Beresford-streot choir, under Mr Hooton, and a number of Welsh amateur vocalists, will assist, Tho Welsh Harp, and the song of " The Leek " will form part of tho proceedings, which will bo thoroughly national, and novel to those who have not visited tho land of Glen dowor and tho bards.

The following tenders have boon received by Mr Thomas Holder for the erection of a villa residence in Shelly Beach Road :—F. Scantling, £323; J. Haynos, £325 (in formal) ; Whitlock, £327 ; Corbott, £310; Groy, .£370; Andorson and Kent, £372; Hatcher, £377 ; Davis, £3SO; A. F. Craig, £391 ; C. S. Wright, £394 ; Wrigloy and Handcock, £398 ; Smith and Wooller, £404. Mr Corbett's tender has beon accepted.

Nominated immigration keops brisk, and this affords an excellent indication of tho domand for labour hero, as colonists aro not likely to sond for thoir frionds from tho Old Country unless thoy could safely proiniso thorn steady and well-remunerated work. By tho mail which loaves to-morrow a total of 3SO nominations aro to bo for warded —mado up as follows :—Auckland, HI; Tiiianaki, 14; Hawko'i Buy, .'10; Wellington, 0!) ; Nelson, 9 ; Westland, 11 ; Marlborough, 3 ; Canterbury, 57 ; Otogo, S.i; Southland, 83.

The Thames Vulloy Railway, of tlio con struction of which not very sanguine hopos liavc lionn ontcrtained, jh not, in such .1 dca poruto plight but that it may yet bo un fait accompli. Mr Goorge P. Ritso, of tins city, has Just received a leltor from his fatnor, datod London, 27th Doccmbor last, in which tlio lattor states his intontion of visiting Now Zealand on railway matters. Ho adds:—"lf anything should occur to prevent my coming out, I will send you a lettor guaranteeing the consttuetion of the Thamoa Valley Railway." Mr Ritso, jun. (who represents in tlio colony the London syndicate who proposo to advanco tlio money) has therefore written to Mr F. C. Dean to keep the matter alivo, so that things may be in train for the railway works proceeding as boon ns the guarantee arrives.

Tho annual meeting of the Auckland Coursing Club was hold on Friday evening. From the accounts submitted, it appeared that thore was a small debit balance Mr A. E. Isaacs was roelccted President, Mr W. F. Buckland Vico-Preaident, and tho following were chosen as a Committeo for tho onsuing year :—Messrs McCabo, Barker, W. Sloane, Macrendy, and T. Chermsido. It was stated that tho Plumpton Ground, for which tho wire is on the way, and tho contract for fencing, which will bo lot next week, would not bo ready for matches until about the first of July, and it was agreed in the meantime to hold a meeting for Puppy Stakes on May 27th. This was thp only business of importance transacted.

Eleven candidates have been nominated for the Newmarket Licensing Committee, tho election for which takes placo on Saturday next. Mr Win. Dinnison tho returning oiiicer, announces that the follow ing gentlemen have been duly nominated, viz. :—Messrs George Bishop, Frederick George Clayton, William Edgerly, Robert Win. Hammond, G. T. Keotloy, Charles La Roche, James Mason, John McCaul, Chares Scott McDonald, Jame3 Taite, and F. A. White. There will doubtless bo an exciting contest, as the nominees embrace a teetotal ticket and a publicans' ticket, with an "odd man" making up the eloventh. Tho publicans' candidates, we are informed, stand on the platform of 11 o'clock licenses, and suppression of Sunday trading, and as there are no upstairs bars to abolish, tho only difference between the two sets of candidates lies in tho hour after 10 p.m.

There was a crowded attendance at 11 o'clock Mass in St. Benedict's Church yesterday morning, amongst those present being the members of tho Hobson Company and the Garrison Band, as well as a number of the Naval Artillery. The Rev. Father O'Gara preached an effective sermon on "Tho Warfare of Life," while the Itov. Father Downey celebrated Mass. There was a strong muster of the choir, and Mozart's " Kyrie," "Sanctus,"and " Agnug Dei," from the "Twelfth Mass," as well as Farmer's "Creds," wore rendered very pleasingly. Miss Ida Osborno and Mr W. H. Harrison, of the Opera Company, and Mr Edwards, gave valuable assistance. During the oflertory, Miss Osborne sang Lutzi's "Avo Maria" with great feeling. She also executed the solos in the "Benedictus " and "Pregor Signqr." The "Inearnatus" from Farmer's "Credo" was sweetly rendered fry Miss Staunton, Mr Knox conducted, and Miss Donovan accompanied on the organ. At Vespers, Zingarelli's " Laudato " was performed, Mr Edwards taking the tenor solo, and render ing a " Tantum Ergo " in conjunction with Mr Knox. Miss Osborno sang Miss Lind say's beautiful sacred solo, "Too Late," vory impressively.

Numerous cricket inatchos wero played on the Domain Ground on Saturday. West End commenced a match against United, and made 11G, Reid contributing 43, J. Lawry 30, and Taylor 13 (not out). United made 30 without the loss of a wicket, Yates sotting 22 and Testro 7. The Vagabonds defeated an allcomers' team by 03 to 52, 11, Musgrove 21, and F. Earle 14, being the highest seorors for Vagabonds, and IF. Foidor 13, W. Beaumont 10, and Dowos 10 for allcomers. Tho match between Our Boys and North Shore was drawn. Our Boys made 126, tho best individual scorers being Whitesido 18, E. Mills 10, W. Georgo 25, G. Walker 17, J. Machattie IJ, and A. Hendry (not out) 18. Nprtli 'Shore lost five wickets for 32, Sini3 not out, getting 13. Otahuhu made 79 against South End, which lost S wickets for 83 when the stumps were .drawn. This match will bo continued n&xt Satur day. The match between Excelsior and Auckland Second was drawn. Excelsior went in first, and made 110, Smith 43, Pooloy 10, Mason 12, and Craig 12 being the top Bcores. Auckland lost five wickets for 80, J. Hall making 12, H. Hall 10, Beale 19, and Martin 15. Gordon Second had the best of a match with True Blues, Sykes passing the half-century for his side. jfullflwVa defeated Philcox's employees by 9$ tb'ftt, fpmas making 34, O'Hare 14, Fand ffe'rin 14 fo.t ifcjje victo.™, while on the other side Pnilcox got 1.?, and Hill 12. Reports of other matches have not Reached

The Artillery Band, under the leadership of Mr Hunter, performed in the Western Park on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of more than a thousand spectators. The programme, which appeared in our Friday's issue, was suecossfvlly carried out, and the selections gave much pleasuro to the listener?.

Messrs Cochrane and Son sold at their mart on Saturday morning 105 canaries imported from Germany, at prices ranging from 9s to one guinea.

Tho poorer kinds of "fair ordinary " gum nro now worth from £38 to £42 per ton. Ordinary will find purchasers at from £'44 upwards. In our Friday's issue East Coast was in error set down at £38 to £42, while its real value is from £63 to £67.

The quarterly sittings of the Ponsonby and City North Licensing Courts were to have been held on Saturday and to-day respectively, but as there was no business to transact in either caso, the Courts did not open. To-morrow the quarterly sitting of the Karangahape Licensing Court will be held, and one application will engage atten tion, viz., a transfer of the license of the license of the Queen's Hotel from Louis Hartmeister to Henry H. Swindley. There does not appear to be any opposition.

Tho services in connection with St. James's Church yesterday were hcl 1 in the hall, owing to the fact that the church iB undergoing ageheral cleaning and internal renovation. This work will occupy several weoks, during which time St. James's Hall will bo utilised as a churcn.

Lieutenant C. F. Oldham commander of H. M. schooner Lark, and his first lieutenant left for Tiritiri early this morning in tho ferry steamer Tainui, for the purpose of taking soundings where the steamship Triumph recently went ashore.

It is estimated that about 0,000 'persons) visited the steamship Ruapehu on Sunday afternoon. So groat was the crowd on board at times that orders were given (and carried out) that no more were to be allowed admission until some of those already on the vessel. Every opportunity was afforded visitors to inspect the magnificent steamer, and much admiration was expressed at the splendid arrangements throughout tho immense steamer. Subscriptions amounting to ;C9 10s 3d were taken up on behalf of a fund for widows and orphans of seamen employed by the Now Zealand Shipping Company.

A boy named Bremner, while exercising tho horse Dromedcs at Ellerslie Racecourse this morning, was thrown and stunned. He was carried from the course in a senso less condition.

Mr Pooley'a second marine concert took place on Saturday afternoon on board the ferry steamer Takapuna, which made the excursion to Lucas'sJCreck and back. Tho boat was well patronised, and both the ex cursion and tho conceit woro groatly en joyed. Songs,wore contributed by Madame l'ooley, and Messrs Simpson and Little wood, two vocal duets woro rendered by Madumo Pooloy and Mr Simpson, a quartette ■was performed, Mr Angolo For rest oxocuted a pianoforte solo, and Messrs Pooloy and Angolo Forrest gavo v piano forte duet. Tho company also engaged in fishing.

An accidont happened to the goods train from Waikato, near to Papatoitoi, on Satur day afternoon. Sovon trucks in the centre of tho train ran off tho lino, and woro badly damagod boforo tho ongino could be stopped. Throo of tho trucks woro empty, two loaded with coal, and tho others with gonoral merchandise. Tho accidont blocked tlio lino and damaged tho rails to such an qx tent that traffic wia suspondod for somo hour?. Tho engine and passongor carriagos wore not injured, and thoso having beon uncoupled, tho passengers woro brought on to town, arriving hero a few minutes after tho usual hour. Tho causo of tho ocourj ronco is unknown, but an investigation into it will bo made.

A Volunteer church parado was hold yesterday morning. Tho men wore formed mtoinarohing order at tho Drill-shed as fol lows :—Hopresontatives : On tho right, numboring about 00, under tho command of stall' oflicer Captain Wildnian (Thamos Naval Artillery). Auckland Naval Artillery: Captain Loßoy, Lioutonants Parker and Smith, and 48 rank and filo. A Mattery Artillory : Captain l'ayno, Lieutenants Norrio and (leddos, and 40 rank and tile. \'ictoria Rilloa: Captaiu Million, Lioutonantit Skinner and Solf, and r>-2 rank and file. City Guards : Lieutenant Osborne and 14 rank and filo. Hobson Company: Captain Dignan, Lieutenants Clifton, Connolly, and Flynn, and fiO rank and filo. Tho soveral companies woro in spected by tlio lfon. Major Baillie. On reaching St. Benedict's, tho Hobson Com pany and tho Roman Catholic members of othor corps entored St. Bonedict's Church. Tho members of tho remaining companies, about 120, continued thoir inarch, headed by tho Band, to St. Sepulchre's Church, under command of Major Shepherd. Tho oliurch was completely filled, and a suit able sermon on David, tho warrior-king, his virtues, crimes, and failings, was doli vored by tho Rev. ft. H. S. \Valpole, in cumbent of St. Mary's, Parnell. Tho soldierly appearanco and orderly conduct of the men formed a subject of general remark.

Straying cattlo in tho Mount Edon High way District havo become such a nuisanco to scttleas in tho neighbourhood that the Board aro compelled .to resort to stringent measures in order, if possible, to put a stoji to tho nocturnal depredators. Tho ovi denco disclosed the statement that in some instances owners of cattle in the district actually opened their neighbours' garddn gates, and, in tho forcible and pictorial language of ono of the rangers' beds of cabmigo and pumpkins disappeared before tho break of day. Some of tho animals, feeling tho starry swcotn of liberty, seemed to know the rangers, and with their natural weapons defied their opponents. This was the caib ebpecially with Mr Houli han's cow with the crumpled horn, which rushed at Mr Stickley, wlio stood in tho way of a bed of cabbage belonging to Mr Smith. Mr Stickley said that during tho lastsix months ISO head of cattle had been im pounded. Two rangers had beon ap pointed, but other assistanco was necessary in transferring cattle from gardens to tho pound. Mr Atkinson Crockett, in his ex amination, showed that a pound-keeper's life at Mount Eden was not a bed of roses. He was worried night and day in spite of tho neuralgia ; in fact, among a world of stray ing cattlo there was no peace for a pound keeper. It was alleged that one of Mr Houlihan's cows, known as "Paddy," was a clever gate-lifter, and paid no respect to by-laws when a green patch of vegetation was in view. The owner expressed surprise that " Paddy" had not beon captured be fore by the eager rangers of the district, who, ho bolioved, oncouraged his cows to break tho commandments. The hearing of tho cases caused much amusement, and somo of tho dofoncefi were Quixotic in character.

It may not be generally known that a shark hunt forms a foaturo in the outdoor sports which find favour in tho westoin suburb during the Saturday half-holiday. Tlioro aro many elements pf attraction which conspire to recommend it to tho athletic and daring. It is exhilarating, spiced with the flavour of a little danger, and calls for tho exercise of a quick oye, a steady nerve, and a strong arm. All these requisites Mr T. T. Masefield possesses in an eminent degreo, and as a conse quence he is perhaps tho champion shark hunter of Auckland. He lias quito a paesion for the sport, engages in it every Saturday, and never returns to shore with out lialfra-dozen or so bloody trophies. On Saturday afternoon ho eclipsed all his previous exploitsby the capture of a monstor shark, which had boon cruising about the harbour for weeks past. Mr Maso fiold had had several previous ren contres with it, but It invariably got away. Ho felt sure, however, that ho would eventually get it, a« a shark rarely loavos port when thoro is food to bo had. On Saturday aftornoon Mr MaroHeld was out with soino live or six other persons, and at four o'clock had caught seven young sharks, which woro temptingly displayed over the sido, whon tho big folio iv appeared in the offing, Tho boat then being near Kauri Point, he swam cautiously round and round, and then modo a dart for a young brothor five feet long, which ho had just got fairly into his throat whon Mr Masefield harpooned him. The harpoon was attached by 30 fathoms of rope to a 10 ---gallon cask, so that his sharkshlp had plenty of tother. Ho was a powerful brute, however, for he towed the boat and the cask up and down the harbour for fully thrco hours. At 7 o'clock ho was again harpooned and mado fast to a beacon off Kauri Point. At 8 o'clock on Sunday morning be was brought down to Home Bay with the tide, dying suddenly bnroutc, but not before ho had given an exhibition of his maxillary power by biting through a Europo rope as ho would a sheet of paper. He was dragged up on tho beach, and found to measure 13i feet long by 9 feet in girth. There was a constant stream of visitors all day to see tho carcase. This morni»g it was disem bowelled and amongst the contents of the stomach no less than, 96 fish-heads were counted, as well as theleg and blade bones of an ox. It is intended to present the head of the anjmnltp the Museum.:

The mail steamer passed Russell at 1.30 p.m., and will arrive about midnight.

ThoR.M. Court case of Bridget Moonoy v. G. W. Heslop, which was set down for hearing today, has been postponed till Thursday next. The action is likely to attract some attention, inasmuch as the plaintiff is the lady who purchased the right to vend fruit and non-alcoholic drinks in the Domain on the occasion of the Eight Hours Demonstration, and as she sues the defendant in life official capacity as Chairman or President of the Demonstration Committee. Sho alleges that she bought those rights for £11 10s on the defendant's representations that the Committee were authorised to sell them, whereas they were not, and that having laid in a heavy stock of fruit and beverages she lost heavily thereby. She now claims the sum of £20 as damages.

Sharks are extremely rife in the harbour just now—a fact which should be |kept in mind by bathers along the beaches. The plentifulness and voraoity of these marine monsters were proved yesterday afternoon at the Birkenhead Wharf, whore a fishing party saw several apparently over 12 feet in length. The old sharks were too wily to take tho bait. A young one was hooked, however, but before it could be hauled in it was attacked by a full-grown shark, and had half of its body completely bitten oft. On being hauled up to tho wharf, the young shark was, of course, quite dead, and the marks of the teoth of its savage assailant could be distinctly seen.

Mr J. J. Boak, an elocutionist of con siderable ability, gives a series of recitals to-morrow evening in St. James's Hall, while vocal selections will.be contributed by a number of friends. The advertised pro gramme affords the promise of an enjoyable entertainment.

Mr J. J. Holland made a start to-day with his contract for the erection of tho Baptist Tabernacle. It is to front Upper Queen-street, and will be constructed of brick, excopt the basement, which is to be of concrete. The front and returns will be plastered, and the original design is to be adhered to. It is expected that tho work will be sufficiently advanced to permit of the formal laying of the foundation stone at Easter. The edifice will bo ready for opening about Christmas next.

Mr H. J. Smith has retired from tho position of Secretary of the Good Intent Lodgo of Oddfellows, after an uninter rupted service of fourteen years. He has proved an able and diligent officer, and tho brethren intend to mark their senso of his worth by making a presentation to him at a complimentary dinner which is to be held shortly. Mr John McLeod has been elected Secretary in Mr Smith's place.

The presentation of a handsome time piece and illuminated address to Mr W. H. Veroker-Bindon by tho cricketers and foot ballers of Auckland took place on Saturday evening in tho United Servico Hotel. Tho chair was occupied by Mr W. W. Robinson, who mado tho presentation, which was ac knowledged by Mr Bindon in a neat spoech. Mr Bindon loavoß for Wauganui. to-morrow.

Tho following tendors woro received to day by Mr Holder for additions to a houtiQ in Brown-street:—Hatchor, £193 10s ; J. Jonkins, £148 ; Whitlock, £137 j Hoynos, £137 (accepted).

Boforo Messrs Clayton and McGuiro, J.P.s, at tho Police Court to-day, John Donovan was acquitted of stealing an anchor. James Milue, found guilty of stealing v coat from tho premises of Mr John McLachlun, druper, and a silver watch from Mr Le Griffin, carpenter, was sentenced to six months' hard labour. Tho following parties wore fined for allowing their cattle to stray in Mount Eden Highway District: —Henry White, lined Is; JohnHaslett, ss; Charles Houliham, 5.1; Geo. Robinson, 5s ; costs, £2 Us ; Jamosßray, ss.

Thero la to bo a contostod election in Nowton licensing district, though it does not appear that It will procood on well defined party lines, as thoro aro not two comploto listsof candidates. Eight persons have Keen nominated, as follows :—Moiwn James Crawford, Thomas Faulder, Robert Gnrrott, John Gitto«, Richard Hellaby, Robert Laing, C. F. Partington, and R. T. Warnock. Tho returning officer, Mr Thomas Soanian, intimates that the requisite poll will tako place on Monday, 24th March, so that thoro is ample time ior public fooling to bo worked up by tho different candidates.

A spoolal sitting of the District Court was held to-day before His Honor Judge Smith, for tho purpose of completing the caso of Potter v. Potter's Wool Scouring Machine Company, in which £80 is claimed for wrongful dismissal and £15 for three weeks' wages alleged to bo due. It seems that the plaintiff is tho inventor of a wool scouring mßchino, tho rights to which wore purchased from him by the defendants, Mho formed thomßelvcs into a company in order to work it, tho plaintiff being ap poiuted manAgor. Some timo ago ho was discharged, wrongfully according to his statement, but according to tho defendants because he would not oxecuto tho ordors that were givon to him. Tho present action was tho result. A week or so since tho evidonco was hoard, and this morning tho learned counsel addressod tho Bonch, Mr Tlieo. Coonor appearing for tho plaintiff, and Mr E. Heskbth for tho defendants. His Hoi.or icserved judgment.

Mr R. C. Greenwood will sell at his mart to-morrow a choico soleetion of Dresden china, along with a lot ot pictures, &c.

Mossrs F. Daly and Horace Smith, of tho Church of England Grammar School, announco by advertisement that they hold ovenlngolosscß, and also prepare candidates for tho Civil .Service. examinations.

Standard Prbparatioks just received at Aickis's, Tho Pharmacy, Queen-street.— Kepler's Extract of Malt, two sizes; Kopler's Extract of Malt, with Cod Liver Oil; Keplor's Extract of Malt, with lodide of Iron ; Kepler's Extract of Malt, with Parrish's Food: Hazb i.ine ; Horrough's Beof and Iron Wino; Follow'b Syrup of tho Itypophosphltcs, for Consumption ; Fragrant Sozodont for the Teeth (3s ud par bottle); Kno's Fruit Salt; Bißhop's KfforvoßOing. Carlsbad Salts, Vichy Salts, and Citrate of Llthia.

SCINTILLATIONS.

A "horning" shatno—Fires going on un cheolced.

Display of leeks at St. James's Hall to night. No " cakes and ale " on Sundays now. The visitors to tho Ruapehu yesterday contributed at the rate of a farthing each. New Zealand imports teeming from Victoria, Tasmania, Fiji, and London. Wellington Licensing Committees agree to closo all houses at eleven p.m. Gordon Pasha proclaimed that the British troops would evacuate the Soudan when the siege of Tokar was raised.

" Chantrey " Harris, of the Wellington "Times," is lecturing on Spiritualism. Tho trial of Joseph Mackay for embezzling Governmont Insurance moneys is now pro ceeding at Timaru.

By a new method of netting rabbite, over 2,000 were killed in one day lately in Marl borough district. Tho convocation of the University of New Zealand started its sittings in Christchurch on Saturday.

Geo. Duncan, steward of tho American brig Sarah W. Hunt, has been fined £5 at Wellington for coming ;as a stowaway from Lyttelton on board the Wairarapa. At Dunedin on Saturday, tho champion bicycle match for £50 was won by tho Otago man, McKenzie, who beat O'Donnoll, the champion trick bicycljstof Viotoria. Messrs M. Cook and Sons, Freeman's Bay Glassworks, have got a further ordor to supply 24 dozon railway carriago lamps for the Colonial Government,

Gisborne Harbour Board, in conjunction witli tho County Council, mean to apply for borrowing and rating powers with a view to spending £200,000 on harbour works. O. S. Furness has drowned himself at Nelson while temporarily insane. Tho harvest in Marlhorough, which is expected to yield plentifully, will bo all ingathorod this week. Wrinklo for our temperance zealots—Tho Wellington Liconsing Committees intend to see that tho Adultoration Act is strictly administered.

Whangarei County Council have ex prossod a desire to have Maltose imiaigrahts located on Taheke block, and Hon. Mr Rolleston says ho will promote their wishes if any Malteso immigrants como to tho colony. Monsignor Capel, when in Baltimore, U.S., visited a faniily, tho "young liop'o ful" of which (a boy of four years') was'told to speak to the Archbishop.' The preco cious youth obeyed readily, and Holding but his hand, said, "How do, Arch.?"

The N.Z. Agricultural Co., in 1882, laid 145,6151bs of poison for rabbits,and received 944,575 rabbit skins.

Facilis descensus avenii. Tho "gonial and experienced " agent of Professor Payne has coma Out as a Comic artist at New Ply mouth. A locai'pa'per says::—"The comic singing of Mr Rawlings Was very'gbbd; Jiut the vocalist was evidently suffering'from a cold." " '

CM. Clay says Russians do not emigrate bocauso they are bo well pleased with " the humane spirit of the land." We might ask where this humano spirit resides—in the mines of Siberia, or in the Nihilistic dens of the great cities?

GILBERT AND SULLIVAN'S NEW OPERA.

" Princess Ida, or Castle Adamant."

(From Our London Correspondent.)

Tbicklino slowly out from the stalls of the Savoy Theatre last Saturday evening, your enterprising correspondent (as usual the right man in the right place) found himself behind the ample coat-tails of the President of the Royal Academy, whose dictum on all art questions is—so Loi'd Chief Jußtice Coleridge recently declared in the Belt Appeal Case—infallible. " Well, what do you think of 'Princess Ida,' Sir Frederick?" asked a bejewelled damsal hanging on the great man's arm. " On_ the whole the best thing of the sort since 'Pinafore,'" was the prompt reply. "I agree with you," he continued, "that Gilbert, has written several funnier, or perhaps ono ought to say topsy-turvier, librettos, but Sullivan's music is from overture to finale perfection. Never have common-place lyrics been more exquisitely set."

Sir Frederick Leighton'g verdict on " Prin cess Ida " will, I fancy, be the public's too. The words of tho new opera are entirely subsidiary to the mußic; moreover, it de pends on gorgeous mounting and specta cular effect to a much greater extent than any of its predecessors. The curtain rises on "The Pavilion of King Hildebrand," a grand Gothic summer hous«, through the arches of which a beauti ful perspective of mountain, lake, and valley is visible. Hero we find King Hildo brand and a glittering court of knights and retainers, who inform us in a cheerful chorus that they are "searching the panorama " for a sign of another great king, to wit royal Gama,

Who this day should cross the water With his fascinating daughter— Ida ia hor name.

It seems the Princoss Ida was plighted at the early age of one to Hilarion (Hilde brand's heir), and to-day, both children being of age, King Gama is pledged to de liver over liia daughter to her fiancee. Hil debrand, however, has heard rumours that make him feel dhubtful about Gama's keep ing his promise. "It to," he says, "very odd, indeed, but if Gama fail To put in an appearanco at our Court Before tho sun has set in yondor west. And /all to bring the Prlncoss Ida hero To whom our son Hilarion was betrothed At tho oxtremoly early age of one, Thero'a war boiweon King Qaina and ourselves! Come buetlo there! Kor Uama place tho riclicst robes wo own— For Gama placo the coars st prison dress— For Gania lot our best spare bed be aired— For Rama lot our deepest dungeon yawn— For Gama lay tho coßtliest banquet out— For Garaft placo cold water and dry bread I For as King Gama brings tho Princess horu. Or brings hor not, so shall King Gama liavo fllnoh more than everything—much less than • nothing! To this appeal tho court respond with a rollicking chorus—"lf She Come Hero, We'll Give Him a Cheer"—which strongly rosembloH, "Now GivoThree Cheers for the Sailor Bold," In " Pinaforo," and was twice encored on Saturday, Your old acquaint ance-, Mr Henry Bracey, then ontors as Princo Hilarion, and sings an exqui-iito ballad, descriptive of his first andouly meet ing with Ida, "twonty years ago." "Today we meet my, baby brldn and I; But ah! my hopes aro balanced by my fears. What transmutations have boen conjured by The silent alubemr of twonty yours!" BAIXAI). Ida was a twolvomonth old, Twenty years ago! I was twice her ago, I'm told, Twenty years ago! Husband twice as old as wife Argues 111 for married life; Baleful prophecies wore rlfo Twenty years ago! Still, I was a tiny princo Twenty years ugo. 9)io has gained upon mo, ninco Twonty years ago. Though eho s twonty-ono, It'a true. I am barely twenty-two— False and foolish prophets you. Twenty years ago! Gama, a doformed, decrepit old man, with a bitter tongue, now arrives, preceded by his three warrior sons — Arac, Guron, and Scynthlus. The latter aro encased in ooats of mail from head to foot, and carry immense awords, bigger than themselves. "We aro," they warblo stolidly, " warriors throo —eons of Gaina rox. Like most sons aro wo —masculine in box. Politics wo bar— they nro not our bent. On tho whole wo are—not intelligent. No I not intelligent!" King Gama considers himself "agenuino philanthropist," and sings on his entry a "patter-song," which is ono of the beet comic hits in the opera.

If you give me yonr attention, I will toll you what I am: I'm a genuine philanthropist—all other kinds are sham. Each littlo fault of temper and each social defect In my erring fellow-creatures, 1 endeavour to correct. To oil their littlo weaknesses I open pooplo's eyos: And little plans to anub tho self-suHloient I devise. I lovo my follow-crcaturos—l do all tho good I can- Yet everybody says I'm such a disngrcoablo man!

And I can't think why! Tho second verso is much in tho same stylo, and therefore scarcely worth quoting ; but this last one everybody thinke ex cellent : in. I'm suro I'm no ascetic; I'm as pleasant as can be; You'll always find mo ready with a crushing repartee, I've an irritating chuckle, I've a eclubratwl sneer, I'vo an entertaining snigger, I've a fascinating leer. To everybody's prejudice I know a thing dr two; I can tell a woman's ago in half a minute—and I do. But although I try to mako myself as pleasant as I can. Yet everybody says I'm such a disagreeable man! And I can't think why! After this, Gama commences to mako him self agreeablo— Uama. So this is Castle HildobrandnVcll, woll! l)iuno Rumour whisporcd that tho placo was grand; Sho told mo that your tasto was ox-' quisite, Superb, unparnllolcd I Him). {gi-atiJlecO Oh, really, king 1 Gama. Hutsho'sallar! Why, how old you're grown! Is this Hilarion 1 Why, you'vo changed too— You woro a singularly handsomo child! (To Flo.) Are you a courttor? Como then, ply your trado, Tell mo some lies. How do you like ypur king? Vilo rumour Bays ho's all but Imbocilo. Now, that's npttrue? Fr.o. My lord, wo lovo our king. His wise remarks aro valued by his court As proclous stoneß. Gama. And for the solfsamo causo, like proclous etones.his sensible remarks Derive their value from their scarcity! Hildobrand stop 3 Gama's ploasantrios by demanding why he has not brought Ida, to which the latter replies that he no longor possesses authority over the Princess. Hild. Where is she now? Gama. In Caatlo Adamant. One of my many country houses. She rules a woman's University, With full a hundred girls, who loam of nor. Flo. Aro there no males whatever |in thOBO walls? Gama. Nono. gentlemen, excepting letter mails— And thoy are driven (as males of ton are In other large communities) by women. "Why, bless my heart, sho's so partioular Shell scareoly Bufl'er Dr. Watta'B hymns— And all tho animals sho owns aro "hors"! Tho ladies riso at cockcrow ov»ry morn— Cyhil. Ah, thpn they have malo poultry? Qama. Not at all, (Confidentially.) Tho irqwing's dono by an accomplished h.en 1 Hilariqn now determines to start off, accom panied by his two friends, Cyril and Florian, and inyadp tins ladies' University. Hildo brand agrees to tho plan, but announces his intention of keoping Gama and his threo warrior sons as hostages for Ililarion's safo roturn. The act onds with ft lovoly trio by Hilarion, Cyril, and Florian. Horo is ono verso— Exprcßslvo glances shall bo our lanoos, And pops of sillory our light artillery; We'll Btorm thoir bowors with scented showors Of fairest flowors that we can buy. Oh 1 dainty triolet Oh I fragrant violet Oh | gcntlo hoigho-lct '■• ' (Or Uttfe sigh). On Dwcot urbanity, Though mere insanity To touch their vanity Wo will rely. The second act (or rather the first, for the opening one is called the prologue) intro duces us to the gardens of the Ladies' Uni versity at Castle Adamant, where we find the students gorgeously robed in gowns of coloured volvets, exquisitely embroidered, seated at the feet of Lady Psyche, who is lecturing on'nuin— '' ■' ■ ' '•• 1] Man will swear and Man will otorm— Man is not at'all good form—•»:'.'' Man is of no kind of uao— Man's a donkoy—Man's a gooso— Man i(t course and Man is plain- Man is moro or less insane- Man's a ribald—Man's a rake, Man is Nature's sole mistake

The lecture over, the list of punishments for the day is read out, and we learn that ono of the "sweet girl graduates')" is to be expelled for introducing a set of chessmen into the establishment, and another to loao three terms for sketching a perambulator in her drawing-book, Presently tho Princess enters, supported by Lady Blanche, a some what elderly and soured maiden. The students greet their principal with a grand chorus, in which they address her as ; Mighty maiden with a mission, Paragon of common sense ; Running fount of erudition, Miracle of eloquence. (Continued on Fourth Page).

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIA TION.

SATURDAY'S PROCEEDINGS,

The New Zealand Rifle Association wero again favoured with a fine bright day on Saturday, and in the matches fired some ex cellent scoring was done at the shorter ranges. The matches disposed of were the Wellington Match, the fourtli match for the Carbine Belt, and the Auckland Match, the fourth match for the Riflo Belt. This, so

far as the great majority of the competitors is concerned, left only ono match for each belt to be fired—tho Marlborough Match, 500 and 600 yards, 10 shots at each range—for the Rifle Belt ; and the Union Match, 300 and 500 yards —10 shots at each distance—for the Carbine Belt. The 40 highest aggregate scorers— 20 rifles and 20 carbine men —fire a second stage match of 10 shots at 600 yards, the result of which, added to the previous aggregates, will decide the Champion ships.

A Narrow Escape.

Mr Collins, one of the staff officers, had a very narrow escape on Saturday afternoon. While proceeding along the trench con necting the targets, a bullet, passing through the mound of loose earth at the top of the trench, grazed his back, and buried itself on the uphill side of tho trench, quito close to him. He succeeded in discovering the bullet, and intends having it mounted as a memento of his narrow escape from death. The following are the principal scores in the matches decided on Saturday :— Wellington Match. Wellington Match.—Fourth for carbine bolt. For carbine members. 200, 300. and 500 yards; seven'rounds. First prize, £10; second, £8; third, £fi; fourth, Hi ; flfth to tenth, £2 each ; eleventh to twentieth, £1 each. The prize-winners were : — 200ydB. 300 yds. 500 yds. Prize Tl. £ Gill, Ist 10 31 19 28 —7C Perry, 2nd .. .. 8 29 22 24-75 | AVebb, 3rd .. .. 0 27 20 21 —75 McCrodio,4th.. .. 1 2G 19 27-72 W. S. Trayes, sth .. 2 31 19 22 -72 Randall, Gth .. .. 2 24 17 30 —71 Davy, 7th .. .. 2 27 20 24-71 Ross, Bth .... 2 30 18 2Ti —71 LeeverH, flth .. .. 2 20 19 25-70 Reynolds, 10th .. 2 28 22 22-70 Lieut. Robs, 11th .. 1 27 20 22 -69 F.France, 2th .. 1 211 21 10-09 McKenrie, 13th .. 1 29 26 14 —69 A. Rose, 14th .. 1 23 21 21 - (38 CJouston, 15th .. 1 25 23 20 -G8 Howe, ISth .. .. 1 28 21 10-03 Holmes, 17th.. .. 1 20 24 18 -OS Floyd, 18th .. .. 1 28 12 27-67 Darriball. 19th .. 1 28 16 25 — 67 Woolley, 20th .. 1 S3 22 22 —67 Sovoral Auckland and Thames men wero close up, including Weir, GO ; Wobater, 65 ; Lukoy, 65 ; MouTdon, 65 ; Parslow, 65 ; Camoron, 63; Brannigan, 61 ; Capt. Hamlin, 61 ; Cartwright, 60. Tho Auckland Match. Auckland Match.—Fourth for rifle belt 200, 500, and 600 yards; seven rounds. Rino members only. First prize, £12; second, £10 : third, eS; fourth, £H; fifth. £5; sixth and soventh, £4 each ; eighth, ninth, and tenth, £2 each ; eleventh to tw"enly-nfth, £1 each, Tho prize-winners were : — 200 yds. 500 yds. COOyds. Prize. Tl. £ Churton, Ist.. .. 12 32 24 21 — ; 77 Foster, 2nd .. .. 10 20 ?9 19-74 Stirling, 3rd .. .. 8 20 20 16 —71 White, 4th .. .. 6 25 18 25-68 Hughes, Stli .. .. 5 30 20 18 —08 Chuck, 6th .. .. 4 30 19 18-67 Painter, 7th .. .. 4 81 21 14 -0C A.Thomas,Bth .. 2 SO 16 19-65 J. Leigh, 9th.. .. 2 32 23 10 —05 Harding. 10th .. 2 23 18 23-61 Ooborne. HUi . .. 1 it! 13 H — W Hooker. 12th.. .. I 27 20 17 — Ol Ulblln, 13th .. .. 1 23 19 17 — 04 Kennedy, 14th .. 1 21 25 15 —04 llandley, 15th .. 1 28 18 17-63 Purnell, 10th 1 25 24 14 — 63 Aainodt, 17th .. 1 27 24 13 —63 Uose, 18th .. .. 1 27 23 11 —63 Hay, 19th .. .. 1 31 12 19 —62 T. Wallis, 20th .. 1 25 19 18 —02 W. Uullinger. 21st .. 1 5 19 IS —62 PL Oakoy, 22nd .. 1 4 22 15 —01 Wratt, 23rd .. .. 1 27 19 15 — 61 Chlng, 21th .. .. 1 27 23 10-60 Flyger, 25th .. .. 1 27 17 15 —69 Lieut. Oakey, Downie, and Jellyman counted out with 59 each. Amongst the Auckland men who wero close up were Allen, 57 ; C. Taylor, 56 ; Newdick, 55 ; J. Leigh, 54; J. Thomas, 54, and Cooper, 54.

TO-DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

Entries for the Citizons' Match aro com ing in very freely. The match is to bo called the Auckland Councillors' and Citi zens' Mutch, and it is open to all members of tho Association. Ranges, 200 and 500 yards; soven shots at each range; Wo sighting shots at each range on presenta tion of tickets. The entrance feo is ss, and ammunition is to bo provided by competi tors. Entries to be made before noon to day (Monday), on tho range, or at Captain Payne's jowellor's shop, Queen-street. Tho prizes are: Ist prize, £6 and Mr Haymond's cup; 2nd prize, £5 and Mesers Porter and Co.'s cup, value £5 sb; 3rd prize, £4 and Messrs Kolin's inkstand and pencil-case, value £2 2s; 4th prize, £3 and Mr Good son's -epergne, value £2 2s; sth prize, £3 and a trophy presented by Mr A. B. Prico. There will be fivo prizos of £2 10s each, and 18 of £1; making 28 prizes of £49. Marldorovqii Match.—Fifth for rlflo belt, For rifle members only. 600 and 600 yards ; ten shots. First prize £10; second, £8; third, £6; fourth, £4; ilfth to tenth, fl2 ouch ; oloventh to twontioth, £1 eaoli, 500 yds GOOyds Tl White .. _ .. ~. 88 31 - GD Purnoll .14 22 — UC McGonaglo 33 .V 2 — 65 Glblln 31 28 - 63 Churton 29 21 — 63 J. W.Loigh 27 32-59 Hay 28 31 - 59 Soper 33 25 — 58 A. Thomas 36 22 — 5S Taylor ~. 38 21 - 57 Hoskins 31 23 — 57 B. Cooper 33 23 — 56 Downio 32 21 — 5G Harding 37 21-56 Cox 29 20 — 55 Klygor .. .. ~ ..20 29 -55 Buchanan 29 25 — 51 Alton 29 25 — 51 Nutsford .. ,28 2G — 51 Wells 29 21 - 53 Jolly man 1G — — 53 A. Bnllingcr 2S 25-53 Hunter 31 21 — 52 Corporal Fairs 26 2G — 52 Brookos 30 22 — 52 J. Thomas i>2 20 — 52 Kennedy 20 26 — 52 Inglia 31 20 — 51 MoLeod, Sergeant .. .. 27 24 — S Handley 27 21 — 51 W. Ballinger 30 20 — 50 T.F.Shaw 29 21 — 50 Little 27 23 - 50 Coutts 28 21 — 49 Lucas 21 21 — 18 Hogg 31 11 — 18 Payntor 35 13 — 18 Clark 22 2(i — IS McDonald 30 18 — IS , J. McLeod 25 22 - 17 Morris 85 12 — 17 Stirling 21 23 — 17 Okcy, Privato 16 20 — 10 Loo 28 18 — 16 Griffiths 28 18 — 16 Jas. Leigh 32 13 — 15 Rodwell 35 10 — 15 Sampson 23 21 — 11 Romington 2S 15—13 Rogers 25 18 — 13 Hughes 3(1 11 — 13 Foster 27 16 — 43 Halo 30 13 — 13 Roso.;C3 21 17 — 11 Mooro .. .'. .. .. 2(1 15 — 11 J. Haslott 29 22 — 11 Wratt .. .. .. .. ."SO 11 — 11 G.Wilson :20 20 - 10 MoMolkan 19 20-39 Hazard 17 22 — 39 Sontag 20 12 — 38 Patterson 27 11 — 3S Reid .. .. 21 II - 38 Nowdick 18 20 - 38 Hawk 19 19 - 38 Crawford 21 10-37 T.Wallls 10 21 - 37 Church 30 7 - 37 Matthews : 21 13-37 Maddock 25 11 - 3G McCormick 27 9-36 Tovoy 22 11 - 36 Wright 2G 9-35 Howoll 2. r> 10 — 35 McKonzio 21 10 - 31 Cloutt 23 10. - 33 Moosenian 18 la — 33 Mettam W 13 - 32 J. Ballinger 21 10 - 31 Simpson 22 8 - 30 Aehcr 17 12 — 29 Oaborno .. .. .. .'. 15 11 — 29 Soall 21 7 — 2S Hooker .: 11 17 — 28 Hutchinson 22 0 - £8 Aamodt 18 10 — % Burns 23 3-28 J. W. Wallis .... ..18 7-25 Climo .. .. .. .. 17 8 — 25 S. Baigent ;; 21 4 — 25 Richardson- .. ~ .. 27 15 — 24 Oldham ..: i. -i 12 - 21 Baigent, C. •.. .. .. 5 }1 — 1G Jennings •.. .. .: ■.: 8 7 — 15 Trsewlck Q i — i Chlng • .. absent' Harvey '«.■ .. .". .. absent ; Hay .. „ 280331 -— -

MoLeod (Wangaroi) .. 21 — _ Gilpin 22 — _ ~ goleinan 18 absent ~ F. J.Wilson abßent Bloxsome — 12 Rowlings 2S retired Okey, Lieutenant .. .. — 17 —._ The prize-winners in the Marlborough match are:—White, Auckland, 69,15t prize L 10; Purnell, Wanganui, 66, 2, L 8; lie- Gonagle, Wanganui, 65, 3, L 6; Giblin Nelson, 63, 4, hi ; Churton, Wanganui 63' 6, L 3; Hay, Auckland, 59, C, L 3; J. h' Haslett, Auckland, 58, 7, L 2; Soper Blenheim, 58, 8, L 2; A. Thomas, Thames' OS, 9, L 2 ; Harding, 58,10, L 2 ;J. W. Leigh' 57, 11, L 2 ; Hoskin, 57,12, L 2 ; Downie,s6' IS, L 2; Cooper, Auckland, 56, 14, L 2; Flyger, 55, 15, LI ; Cox, Wanganui, 55, 10' LI ; Nutsford, 54,17, LI; Buchanan, Aack land, 54, 18, LI ; Ballinger, A., 53, 19, l\. Wells, 53, 20, LI ; Fairs, Ancklond, 52, 2i' LI; Kennedy, 52, 22, LI ; Brook, 52; 23) LI ; Hunter, 52, 24, LI. J. Thomas counted out with 52.

Rifle Aggregate. The following are the 20 highest aggregate to the end of the Marlborough match". These will fire in the concluding match of 10 shots for the Rifle Championship:— 1. Churton, Wanganui «0 2. Pnrncll, Wancamil •)« 3. Harding, Blenheim '.'. Z& 4. A. Thomas, Thames 25 8. Ilughes, Wanganui «'<» C. White, Auckland ;.' sju 7. Hay, Auckland 230 is. Cooper, Auckland 223 9. Hlggen 227 10. Giblin, Stoke 227 11. J)ownie, Thames 226 12. Kennedy 226 13. Foster 222 11. Wells, Taranaki 225 15. Paynter Nelson , ..223 10. McGonagle, Wanganui 221 17. Amodt 220 18. Buchanan 219 19. Wratt, Nel9on 219 20. J. H. Haslett 218 J.W.Leigh 217 W, Ballinger 216 Taylor, Auckland 214 Fairs, Auckland 2H Carbine Aggregates. The following are the 20 beat aggregates to the end of the Union match :— Ross, Napier Artillery .. .... ..249 Bell, Auckland Artillery 246 Webb, Well 244 F. France, Wellington 243 Stitt, Wanganui 240 Parslow, Auckland 239 Gil), Thames 239 Williams, H., Napier Artillery 239 W. Lumsden. Auckland Artillery .. ..238 Leevers, Wellington .. ..238 Lukey 237 Weir, Thames Naval 236 A. Payne, Auokland Artillory .235 Trayes, Auckland Artillery 234 Perry, Alexandra Cavalry 233 Huntor, Nelson Naval 233 Dixon, Wellington 232 C. France, Wellington Naval 231 Barriball, Waiuku .. .. : .. ..230 Williams. Waiuku Cavalry .230 Williams, Wei. Artillery .. ,230 Woolley, Auckland Artillery 228 The Citizens' Match. AYe have been requested to state that the Citizens' Match will commence at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning.

FIRE ON GAOL ROAD, MOUNT EDEN,

The residents on Mount Eden Rood and its vicinity bid fair to obtain an unenviable reputation for conflagrations of a more or less destructive character. On Saturday night, at 8 o'clock, the fire bells again rang out their alarm, and it was speedily found that tho fire was on Gaol Road, running off

the Mount Eden Road, and about 60 yards from the last fire in that locality. The: fire broke out in Mr Creamer's residence, a houso of five or six rooms, and in a few minutes the next cottage, occupied by Mr John Patrick 'and family, also caught. Both houses wero speedily reduced to ashes, while several neighbouring houses narrowly escaped a similar fate. The Salvage Corps and bovo ral members of the Police Force were soon on the ground, but tho fire by this time promised by its appearance to be confined to tho two cottages. The Fire Brigade went as far as the reservoir at the top of Symonds-street, but on ascertaining that the position of the fire was beyond the city boundary, they returned to town. Several persons assisted with buckets and in other ways. Nothing is known as to the origin of the fire. Mr Creamer states that he shut up his house at five o'clock, saw that every thing was safe, and proceeded to town. Mr Patrick had only been inside his house about fivo minutes, haviug met returned from St. Helier's Bay, when he smelt smoke and soot, and on going outside, saw that the kitchen of Mr Creamer's house was ablaze. He burst in the door, but nothing could bo saved, so he then took out what he could of his own furniture.

The insurances are:—Mr Creamer on house, L 125 in South British, furniture un insured. He also loses a number of books, and LS in money in the house. Mr Patrick's furniture was uninsured. The house he occupied was owned by Mrs Buchanan (formerly Mrs Hedley), and it was insured in the New Zealand Insurance Company for LSO. Mr Neilsan's house,partially damaged and furniture knocked about, was insured— the house for LIOO in tho London, Liver pool, and Globe, and the furniture for LSO.

We have received the following letter :— " Sir,—l see by tho " Herald" this morning an untrue account of what took place at the above fire. I have got an engine be longing to the Now Zealand Insurance Company ; on tho first sign of the fire my son took it and ran down to the fire. With good assistance in the pumping and carry ing of water, he saved a great deal of pro perty. With the aid of Sergeant Gamble (who rendered great help) we removed tho engine to the house next to the one on Are, and by groat perseverance saved it. I saw no sign of any other engine till tho danger was over; then I did see a noble bell topper and white coat squirting a little water baok in the garden among the cab bages, while my Bon and one or two "others (I do not know) stood in front of tho firo, with n person holding up a door to save them from being burnt, till the.door took firo. We don't work for praise, but still I think it right that credit should be given to those to whom it is due.—Yours, &c., James Rkid, agent of N.I. Company, Eden Terrace.

PONSO NBY ANNUAL REGATTA.

Mr B. P. Evans, Honorary Secretary of Ponsonby Regatta Club, has received the following very gratifying letter, along with a handsome donation on behalf of the forth ooming Regatta :—" Judge's Bay, Parnell. February 26th, 1884. Sir,—l havo much pleasuro in forwarding herewith a small subscription to the funds of your annual Regatta, which I look on as specially fitted to encourage the small-yacht class, a grand school for the attainment of skill in manage ment, and for promoting a love of the good sport of yachting. Nature has bountifully supplied us with the best of yachting waters and a suitable climate,'and we have a fine lot of young follows with taste and in clination for the sport only limited by the depth of their pockets. I trust your Com mittee will encourage them by giving hand some prizes for good open sailing boats and small yachts, Your Regatta Club in that way will do excellent service, and further the growth of Auckland to the position of tho first yachting csntro in these colonies.— I nm, sir, yours very truly, C. H. Stbekt." Tho programme of the Ponsonby Regatta, to be held on Easter Monday, April 7th, comprises what should provo many very interesting contests. The first evont is for yaclits 7 tons and over, and it is stipulated that vessels shall be sailed by owners or amateurs. Other sailing races include an event for yachts from 4 tons to 7 tons; another for yachts under 4 tons ; twenty feet-open sailing-boat race, sixteen-feet open sailing-boat race, and r» race for modol yachts undor four feet. Sovoral rowing races aro also included in tho programme, tho second event being for amateur scullers, after which there will be whalebofit races for all comers and amateurs, fpur-onrod gig races (no out riggors) for amateurs and junior amateurs, Rob Roy canoe, dingy, merchants' yossols gigs, and tub races. The programme is a very attractive one, and should ensure a good day's sport.

Auckland Sharemarket.

Bank of New Zealand-Sellers, £2210a Colonial Bank—Seller?. 13s New Zealand Insuranco-Sollere, 75s South British Insurance-Buvore, 57s Auckland Timber-Buyers, £5; sellers, «5Ss Devonpprt Forry-Sellers. 18b 6d Coromanool Steam -Buyers, 13a 6d ; Fellers, Ur BottMern Stoam-Buyers, 7s 6d ; sellers, 8a Caledonian— 12s, 12s 3d ' r Deop Level Cross—Buyers, 3s ; sellers. 3a 3d Prmco Impenal-163.16a 3d : sellers, 16s 6tf Calodonian(LowLoveli-lld; sellers, lid New Manukau-23 Kd, 2a (id; buyers, ?s 4d; Wairpngoinai-Buyera, lOd ; sellorß,.Hd Canadian-'3s. 3s Id ; buyers 2a 2d • ' Colonistr-BuYers, 8s Gd poolers, 9a - J. NEWMAN, Chairman,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1884



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