SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AucKt*vri — This ovonlnK, 7.31; to-morrow Korninu, 7.51. Manukau Hk.ads — This evening, 10.11; to morrow morning, 10.31. Kaipara Hkads-This evening, 11 11; to-utor ruw morning, 11.31.

SUNRKT.-Thia ovoning, fl.ll. BUNUJSK.—To-morrow morning, G.G. MOON'S AGK.-Now Moon, 17th, 5.1G a.ia.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAT. Kingaraomn, s.s., Pophiun, from Sydnoy. Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, from Wlinngarci Macftroifor. s.b.. Johnson, from Whangnroi Waihora. 8.8., Kdio, from Southern porta Ktiomhilda, schooner, liathurat, from Whan garoa

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. rd*?,! 11""1- a 3 • Forquhor, for Runsell Welllnnton, s.a., Stcphcnson. for TaiiraiiKa tr eno g. s.H., Araodeo, for Mercury Hay Mghtingalo, brigantinc, for Mercury Bay

TO-DAY. Oriffln, schooner, Olson, for Russell

IMPORTS.

wh B Oat X w h£ rn' from Melbourno-100 sucks ■ - V"* 3, BU"ar- M "tones, 100 cuaos nlr«aPf 9l!lo,ics skS w'no,lo bass dye stuff, 300 £»™ ♦. • ■ l C2Bffcutter, i baskets bottlea. 33 Ja^i? pii( o!fl4 From Southern ports-300 boxos £^. °fti 48, casos toßhcco, 50 coils rope. 10 casks Shi ' < f!° ca,Boß frn't I<w 9acka mea'. •* cases flm, ,n- 1 Ba<; kß oat s- -aa SAcks whent, 50 sacks "our, lib sacks seed, 15 capes bacon. 8 cases oil, 232 cases ium*j, li bills, skin?, 20 cases currants!

THE WAIHORA.

*i, L° a?u Wa'hora arrived from Melbourne, via the South, at 0 a.m. today. She loft Melbourne VJ??t t}l'& mrSs: BuT 9th, leaving again ut 6 ran.; eft Port Chalmers on 11th 7 p.m.; left r»h I 0?,?* 93° pm> on mh- Wellington on i„ ™ l-.i* v,n2' and nlado Napier roadstead at k MS" ?2 £; c? a,l 7 P-m- and reached Gisborno 8 a.m. 16th; eft for Auckland 9 n.m., making Jhl'i 0 W; harl>' ° a-m- mh- Experienced on w?.ii? as modcratonortherlj winds, excopt horn ■^r£ n H? 8 onfi! o ,N«P ier. where sho met a very I w B-northos l/,,8a10. Passengers:- Mirses siZ'Js^??1 Mol'ett. O'DiiscoU Gilbert, two MPiS?™ M, e r rc>'- Lindsay, Gilbrido. and Evnns. oiJ? .k™ 08A lo,°ro and child. Small. Campbell tja"?3 and child, Beeby and two children, r^fi?"1 .Q °r<lan, Campbell. Cook, Marshal, HnWao d rfthr^ ohii dron- Shana K han, Lovell. 5"' ni? and child Barnett and child. Popper; M?i^ ra»yPitney, Wzsimmons. Small, Bathgate, mil * % F Bo> *&s&' Jaofc. Gordon. Coxon. Hicks, Hobspn, Nobbs, Robertson. Wood'ntr. hw?" 1?? ll, oi- Nlvon- Bright, Roed. Mitchell, iV?P la' Houdoraon, Stevenson, Brotchio. Hart, Mn™ B™wn. Prinirle, Logan. Kirk. Cuthbort, s>°f? ani CamPbeH,Nowham, GeorßO, Stowait. fr^^han, Ryan.. M. Jonnott, Walton. Holl, ilatoh, Duff. Busby. Lovinsohn, Bull, Turner, J^pper, and 60 steerapro.

OUTW4RDS CoASTW/SE.-Zillah, for Thamcq, ball«.at° nCra °arKO; Gimin- £or Bussell. in n.nh °, "'I: Bin Barooma, from Sydney, was sig- Th, n h. enwo went to press and will arrive 'Sat rtly before 5 p.m. *2£jLllßW».BS?i?)nßr which Messrs Lane and .Jttown are buildintt for tho Island trade will bo ■Jaunched about a wook henco. »w^ b^Bantine La pw in X i 3 to bo dookod for a *horough overhau),includinK copporini?. Capt. D ; ™ol (chief oflicer of tho Peerless) has been appointed master. tJ? c bar,iuo Notoro loft Lyttelton for this Port on March 6th, with 1.322 sacks wheat. -03. eacka oats. SSI sacks seed, 179 sacks boans, odQ bags flour, 23 cases choose. ,^i c bripran tine Peerless cleared at tho Customs t?rn£Tr.£ r hasß a™a in baUast. She loads umber there for Sydney, The three-masted schooner Maile was berthed ?n»Tf°® n Tatreet Whart this morning. Tho is to hence"*" * iU Ball about a fortnight During the galoonSaturdaythekctchßeHanco want aground at Whangaroi Heads. Sho sus- no damage, and was expected to float to tJ^. c »bar. q,uo Pspemnoe arrived at the Bluff a ,m Anokl''-'«1 yesterday, after a ten days' , The ship Waimato, from London for this port, w now 108 days out, and should put in an ap pearance very shortly. •hTJ 10 8"' Mac f?r«gor nrrivod from Whangaroi «JL ?'. orm.DK- I'assengors: Missts Puriey, iuSP 0V? 8-Mosdasnos Swinnoy, Carter, Wileon. JVlcLcod, Wesron. Jones., and Cnbitt. Messrs iusonard, McAithur and son, MoGuinncss, Vi>M ' iVfcdonald. Nathan, Vailo, Lawson, I^rldoa, Wliltohcad. Brierloy, Dixon, Murphy. J^dlna. Clark. Wilson, Mastor Wilson, and 5 cceer&go* Vory fow rapid voyages have recently been wado by sailiDK vessels between London nnd New Zealand ports. Tho Norman McLood arrivoa at Lyttelton yestorday. 127 days out.and the Invercargill at tho snme port. 109 days out. The Norman MoLeod was detained by light winds and calms. Eight days woro spent beat ing up tho English Channel on account of westerly gales; and si:c days in running up the £.ew Zealand.coast The Invorcargill ex perienced similar weather. The 88. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei early this morning, with tho following pas ssngera:—Messrs Gibson, Crisp. McLean, Flem m'n». Dilton, Logic, Moyahan. AVhoskey, Hon «W'k» Duley, McLean. Rees, Bennott, Langan. Misa Watson, Mrs Edgelow. Dr. Edgelow, Mr Purohass, Mr Thomson, Miss Whito, Mr and Mrs Bur.-k and family (8;, Messrs Hurcott. Beryan, Joon, Steel. Malone, Kerr, Whitolaw, McLean. Orr, French, Nankcrvin, Mrß Marks, Messrs Marks, Roberson. rv«<in<>K DTionotuo., Mrs croonoiraa, Miss Stone, Mr Christan, Mrs Christen, Mr Bryan, Mr Coneghin, Miss James, and 10 in the steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

Tho s.s. Rotorua left for tho South this morn ing with tho follcKwing passengers :—Misses Braithwalte, Gittos, Hill, Orecnfleld, Mrs and Mies Vincent, Mr and Mrs Clare, Mrs Neile Mrs Webster, Mrs and Miss Hin9ton. H. Carri gan, W. D. Aston, W. Goard, Solragary, Mahoney, Sharland, Learott.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Lyttblton, this day. — Arrived : Norman McLeod andjnvercargill, from London; Kio Logo, from fipCnritius. Russell, tnls day.—Arrived: Clansman, from Auckland, 7 a.m. Tauranoa, this day.—Arrived: Wellington, from Auckland, 8 20 a.m. Greymouth, this day.—Arrived: Ohau, from Auckland, 0.30 a.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Maim will Close as undbb— This Day, For Russell and Kawakawa, par Waihora, at I p.m. For Whangarei Hoadß, Parua, Waipu, Whan garoi, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macuroßor or Waitaki, at fi p.m. For Thames, per Kotoku, at 6 p.m. Wbbnbsdav, 18th inst. For Whanßarcl Heads, Kamo, and Wtiangaroi, per Wellington, at 9 a.m. Per Rlnßarooma as follows :— For India, China, Japan, Mediterancan Forts, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies and United King dom, via Suez and Brindisi. for letters, &0., specially so prepaid and addressed, at 11 For France, Algeria. Madagascar, Cape Town, &c. (per French paokot from Sjdney), »t 10 a.m. For money orders, registered lotterg, and news papers, at 10 a.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne only, a United Kingdom mail will be due In London on Tuesday, sth May. For Coromandel. per Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Waitara, and Southern ports, per Oreti, at For"iOTdon, via Bio de Janeiro and Plymouth (per Doric from Wellington 22nd inst.) per Oreti for letters, etc., specially co addressed at 1 p.m. For Registered lettors and newspapors at noon. Late letters till 1.20 run. Dorio ex pected to make passage to Plymouth in 43 KorThame*. per Botomahana. at 3 p.m. For Greymouth (via Manukau), per Herald, at For Whangaroa, per Kreimhilda, at i p.m. Thursday, 10th Inst, For Waiwera, Te Kapa, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Friday, 20th inst. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern ports, and Australian colonies, per Waihora, at 11 o.m. Tuesday, Maroh 31. Per s.B. Australia as follows:— For Navigator Islands, Sandwich Islands. United States of Amerioa, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent o( Money orders,'registered letters and news papers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence In addition to tha postage, wUI be Jaoelvod by the Mall Agent on board the ■teamer op to the time of sailing. Thin mall will be due In London on Friday. May 8,1885. N.B.—The Stella will sail from Bluff for Weßt Coast Sounds and Bays on Monday, 23rd Inst. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chlnt Post-offlco. Auckland.

meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

March 17.1885. Opera House—Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Bouffo Company, 8 p.m. Devonport Hall. North Shore - Remenyi's Grand Concert, 8 p.m. Catholic Hall, Pitt and Wenington-streetß- Social Gathering of Members of H.A.C.8.5., 0 p.m. Lome-street Hall—Concert in aid of the funds of the Christian Doctrine Society, 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—Thespian Dramatio Club, 8 p.m. PoDaonby Baptlßt Church-Farewoll Soiree to Rev. C. Carter, 6.30 p.m. Alexandra-Btreet—Havelock " At Home," 7.30 p.m. Auckland Volunteers—Meet at Wharf, 7.15 p.m.

Birth.

HEWBTT.-On March 12.1885, at Upper Queen- } street, Auckland, tho wife of H. O. Hewett, of ] twin sons. i PARKER.—On March 16,1885, at her roidenco, j East-street, Nowton, the wifo of Chas. Parker of a daughter.—Fiji papers please copy. r

Marriages.

WHKWEIjIi^-ANGWIN.—On February 10, at Christ Church. Ellerslie, by the Rev. F. c Gould Otahuhu. assisted by the father of tho t bridegroom, William Russell, second son of the Rev John Whewell, Ivanhoe, Remuera, to Ellen Hattie. only daughter of the late t Rev Thomas Angwin, Weeleyan minister, t Mudgee, N.S.W. a

Deaths.

ifOUNG.-On the 16th Inst, at tho late resi- , dence ol his uncle, Mr CO. Davis, .H. i qwarißon-street, John Charles Young, aged 11 ' yTara,Becoßd»n of the late Captain William i Theßf uneral will leave the above address to- \ mSrrow (Wednesday), at half-part 3 o'clock. ' Friends will Please accept ttia invitation, * i

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1885.

For Uw o»nso that lacks assistanoe, For the wrong that needs rosiatano*. For tho future in the distance, And the good that we can do,

The Eight Hours Demonstration to day was, comparatively speaking, a failure ; it gave no fair representation of the trades which have benefittcd by the eight hour movement. Wo do not accept this apparent indifference as a sign that the working men of Auckland fail to appreciate the boon which they enjoy in short houvs of labour, and ample opportunity for ' recreation, niental improvement, and test; but they probably feel secure in the possession of their privileges, ahd many of those who had taken n holiday were drawn -away by the counter attractions. The day selected, also, was not tl general holiday, and the Demonstration suffered lrom the effect of postponement. That eight hours of hard manual work are enough for any man in a climate like this is, we think, widely recognised, and em ployers have rarely, if ever, manifested a disposition to break it down. But there are other causes at work which may imperil the system. Men are generally ready to work for themselves very much harder than they will work for a master. This is natural enough, the surplus of profit from their labour falling into their own pockets. But when men who Work long hours become competitors With employers of labour in public tendering, it is obvious that the latter will be under strong pressure to break through the system. The law of self-preservation impels them to do SO) both in their own interests and a$ a protection to the wages r-JaS's. Now, it is alleged, and we believe not without cause, that the system of small con tracts so prevalent in Auckland has 8 brought these forces into operation, mid that the eight hours day is thus being undermined) not by employers, but by working inch themselves. We have no means of knowing how far this assertion is true, but those who desire to maintain til's standaids of Work and wages will have to look to it that they ure not living in a "fool's paradise" when they believe 'that their fortress is sure and unassailable. It is only si few months since a candidate who was run on n popular ticket ami received the working man vote challenged from a public platform the cardinal doctrine of eight hours' labour, and usked how it had been decided that those number of hours formed a perfect standard of a day's toil. This is a question we need not discuss; it would be a very difficult one to answer. There is a unanimity of sentiment in favour of this standard which exists with respect to no other it is working well, and theresults of over turning it would be disastrous. Destroy the standard which has been estab lished, and there will be no limitation until labour, by a scries of ruinous efforts destructive to industrial pro gress, fightu its way back to some safe resting-place. One cause which has deprived the eight hour movement of some of its strength and popularity with the large class who have no share in its benefits is the selfish demands of mechanics upon the time of those wno cater for them. Shops and hotels must be kept open till outrageous hours to gain their patronage. Until they change all this, and show by a habitual practice, which is worth many demonstrations, that they value moderate hours of labour, not only for their own particular trades, but for all classes of workers, the annual fete which has been appointed to celebrate and fortify this great labour platform will lack that element of popular en thusiasm which is indispensable to its success.

The Low Price of Stocks.

Tiiat moat sensitive of barometers, tho money-market, already gives indications of the unrest over European affaire. Consols, which have latterly averaged about 100, and have touched as high as 102§, nro now down to 97i. New Zealand 4 per cent, in scribed stock has fallen to 08, i.e., H per cent, lower than the rate at which our last loan was tendered for two months ago. Tlits in a bad look out for tho furthor loans which must be floated this year, unless all works in hand aro to be brought to a sudden stoppage, which would be disas trous to the colony. Tho reserves in the Bank of England are, however, unusually large, and the temporary stingoncy may pass off before June, when tho colony again enters the money market. What tho effect of an actual outbreak of war with Russia might be on tho colony is of course puro conjecture, but we might fairly calculate upon a rise in tho market value of many of our staples— notably wheat, tallow, and moat, in the supply of which Kussia is a formidable rival. The interruption to regular trade, however, ia moro likely to prove disastrous than beneficial. For convenience of compari son, it may be mentioned that tho lowest point touched by Consols for tho last six teen years was 90? in August, 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War. Consols have steadily advanced since 1870, with the cheapening of money. The lowest point touched during the Russo-Turkieh War was ftt| in October, 1878. Our cable news today is still significant of the distrust with which Russian assur ances and Russian movements aro regarded. The Indian Goyernmont, it is reported, have engaged 49 bteamships to act as trans ports. This is scarcely a sign of poace. Sir William Jervois, who has extended his Australian tour as far as AdoUido, no doubt under Imperial instructions, is on his way back to the colony. The life of the late Mr Dowden was in sured in several offices for upwards of £1,500. The last risk was accepted by the Government Office only a few weeks ago. In view of the threatening aspect of affairs of Afghanistan, it cannot hardly fail to be regarded as a significant fact that three Russian men-of-war were lying at Cape Town at the end ot January last. The following tenders have been received by Mr Fitzgibbon Louch, architect, for the erection of a dwelling-house at Tauianga:— Keyes Bros., £1,239 ; John Conway, £968 ; Harvey, Blake, and Borrie, £905 ; Mannix Bros., £820; J. J. Bennett, £797 ; David Lundon, £768. Messrs Scott Brothers, of Christchurch, are the successful tenderers for the con struction of locomotives for the New Zealand railways. A member of the firm is President of the Canterbury Industrial Association. Two large clocks have been erected at the Devonport and Auckland offices of the Devonport Ferry Company by Mr Bartlett, and will no doubt prove of great service to passengers by their steamers. The Birkenhead Highway Board, at its meeting yesterday, resolved that, in conse quence of the fewness of thetehders received for metalling, gravelling, and formation of msin road, and approach to wharf, fresh tenders be called for. The grand military spectacle in connec tion with the Thespian Dramatic Club en tertainment will take place to-night at the Theatre Royal. On this occa sion' the whole volunteer force will appear in uniform ready for ihe front, accompanied by the Garrison Baud, under Bandmaster Morris. Captain Fonton has worked very hard to ensure satisfactory arrangements, and as the proceeds go to the funds of the Easier encampment, there will, no doubt, be a crowded house, f

A social gathering undor tho auspices of I theli.A.C.B. Socioty will take place this i evening in the large hall at tho corner of ] Pitt and Wellington streols-. J Tho Now Plymouth folk aro congratula ting thomsolvos that Saturday's storm did , no damage to tho broakwater, although tho ' gale was tho heaviest over known there, and ' two houses woro blown down at Capo ' Kgmont. Tlio Govevmnont aro taking Stops to train men for gun drill, and havo draftod thirty two of tho Annod Constabulary from Kihi kihio to go to Wellington for oxorcieo in tho drill now being carried on at the chief dopi'it. Mr >l\ C. Young, so long known a.s a lr.nd purchase agont -md intorprotor, died at tho rosidonco of his undo, Mr C. O. Davis, yosterday. Although ho had boon in frail health for n long time past, Ai\d thore was no hope of recovery, his ond camo rather suddonly. Mr J\ A. Froudo, Lord Elphinstono, and Mr Froudo, junr., loft for tho Kawau by steamer this morning. Thoy remain a week, and go on to San Francisco by the noxt outgoing mail. A prose boat met the mall steamer at the Hoads on arrival in Sydn'dy as a demonstra tion of welcome to Mr G. A, Sala. Ho has gone through to Melbourne), whore ho com mences his lecturing tour. Owing to tho practico of 'busos and othor vehicles obstructing tho tram linos and re fusing to move off when warned, tho Tram way Company nrc instituting two cases for tho assertion of thoir rights. Wo understand that Sullivan's opora " Tho Contrabandista " will be produced undor tho direction of Herr Schmitt, and that tlio Choral Socioty is hot idontiliod in any way with its production. Tho new Bishop of Brisbane, in succos cion to tho Right Roy. Dr. Hale, is the Hoy. W. T. Thornhill Webbor, vicarof St. John's, Red. Jfiion Squaro, London, where Mr Webber has built ono of the most beautiful churches of thodioces'o,together with schools, and a clergy houso. He is a graduate of Pembroke College, Oxford, where ho took his M.A. in ISG2, and is .ono of the most active members of tho London School Board. Mr Webber is Mrs Cowlo'n oldost brother. Attention in invited to advertisements olsownOro giving particulars of loasohold property at To Aroha, and valuable free hold proporty in Hobson and olistoni3 -strcot, which aro tP bn offered for sale to morrow ky Mi' t*. \Y r. Binnoy. Tho following land and proporty snios aro announced for tomorrow (Wednesday): —Mossrs B. Tonka and Co., at noon—tho remainder of tho luaso of sections 10, 17, and 18, Mr&rnm^r School endowments, Epsom. 15y Mr G. W. Binhoy, at; noon— loasohold, property at To Aroha in tho estate 6f JaY.ios.Clarke ; Also, valuablo city properties in Hobson and Customs-Btreets, consisting of seven frephold allotments near Gleeson's Hotel. By Mr R. C. Greenwood, at two o'clock p.m.—town and country properties. Tho faroivoll address presented to Mrs Loavitt yesterday by tho Women's Christian Tempotanco Union said:—"We cannot but appreciate tho spirit of lovo and de votion of tho American Union which prompted thorn in Betiding'a dolegato on such a mission of love round tho world, and choosing^ in you dno endowed with such gifts and graces, and adapted by your lovo of the great work, as woll as your high cul ture and intolloctual attainments." In presenting tho purso, Mrs Bramo inado a tow appropriate remarks. Mrs Lcavitt, in acknowledging tho presentations, oxprosf-od her cordial thanks to tho Women's Tcm poranco Union of Auckland, as woll as her obligations to the local clergy and Iho press, In conclusion sho urged tho local Union to givo as groat attention to tho work of forma tion of character aB to that of reforma tion. (JilboVt and Sullivan's Hrst great succesp, " H.M.S. Pinafore," was porformod by Pollard's Lilliputian Oporn Company at tlio Opera Houso last evening boforo a good houeo. Tho pioco was woll mounted, and tho " good ship " was sont along with all tho go that characterised its previous pro duction horo by tlioso clover children. MiBS Maud Pollard was Sir Joseph, tho stately and autocratic Miss Ruth Wallace played Captain Corcoran, whilo Aliss do Lormo us Rackstraw was fairly successful. Tho nalm, howovor, must ba awarded to Miss Marion Korman, a littlo tot of seven or eight years, who, Acting as littlo Buttercup, displayod hor wonderful precocity. Miss Bolla Steward did the littlo required of her as Cousin Hobo nicoly, and tho boatswain and Doadeyo woro as usual funny. "H.M.S. nnatoro" will do ropoated to-night, nnd soveral additional features appropriate to tho distinctive gala character of tlio day are to bo added. Thus tho orchestra will open tho performance by playing a selection of Irish melodies arrnngod by thoir con ductor. Mr Dolany, nnd in tho second act of tho opera an Irish jig, to bo duncod by Miss Donnelly, will be introduced. At tho Polico Court to day, boforo H. (!. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M., Thomas Rend plended not guilty to boing nbscnt with out leave from tho barquo Glenlora, lying in tho port of Auckland. John Jamoa Alsopp, cliior ollicor, doposod that prisoner had refusod to work to-day ; lie ch'osscd himself in his best, and wont ashoro. Sergoant Clarko arrested prisoner, nnd advisod him to go back and work. Prisonor said it wa» against his creed : noithor ho nor his fathor evor worked oh Sr. Patrick* Day. Ho did not object to continuo on tho ship, but did not liko working on this day. Ordorcd to bo font back to duty. Walter Reid ploadcd guilty to too fast driving, but ho was not awaro that ho was infringing tho law. Sergeant Pratt described tin's as a bnd caso. Finod 20s ond costi. Frederick Sampson was ohargod with sovoroly assaulting Goorgo Rout on the Oth inst. Complainant deposod that ho was a butcher in tlio employ of Mr Wood, Symonds-streot, and bocauiio ho did not im mediately get out of his way prisonor swore, and then struck him violontly on tlio face. Dofendnnt said that he had a right of way as well as Mr Wood. Complainant was obstinate, and he gave him a tap. Fine: 10s ar.djostj. Robert Graham and Edward Pyke w"ere charged with trespassing with 10 hoad of cultlo at Kingslund station, on the Auckland and Kaipara Railway. Tho case was remanded until Friday by request of Mr S. Hesketh, who is retained for tho defonco. James Charlton was fined 5s for disorderly conduct. Tho impostor Whyman Rodger", alias Johnstono, alias Harcourt, seems to havo been having a good timo of it since he loft Mount Edon. Notwithstanding the many cautions that havo been given in tho Btak, and the minute description of his personal appearance that has beon published, the fellow has made easy prey of many confid ing sottlers of tho North. Ho is said to have been the guest for several days of the Resident Magistrate of Hokianga, by whom ho was, it is said, introduced to tho Resi dent Magistrate of Mongonui. On his way to tho latter settlement ho was entertained by a settlor at Oruru, to whose peculiar religious opinions he showed himselfa ready convert. Emboldened by success, ho oven returned to his old haunts at Kawakawa, disguisod by spectacles and a closely shaven chin. On board tho steamer between Mon gonui and Russell ho encountered a clergy man of tho Church of England, to whom ho readily adapted himself, saying how ho missed tho Lenten services of tho Auckland churches. His head-quarters, ho said, wero at the Northern Club. Ho is detained in the North, in consequenco of a watch having been missed by ono of his entertainers soon after his departure from Hokianga. An inquest was held yesterday afternoon at the Hospital, before Dr. Philson, coroner, and a jury, on tho body of William Walsh, who died from injuries received at Epsom on Saturday last, Constable Campbell representing the police. Dr. Bond, House Surgeon at tho Hospital, deposed to the nature of tho wounds. Deceased, when brought in, com plained of pain in the back of the neck. Found that he had suffered a compound fracture of the loft ankle. Dr. Coom was called to see deceased at Mr Murdoch's residence at Epsom. He was suffering very much. The piece of lead which struck the unfortunate man weighed nearly a quarter of a ton. It hod been blown from the roof of the house by the storm Wind. He was sent to the Hospital in a spring cart; he died at 4 a.m. on Sunday. He had no doubt but that tho cause of death was tho shock to the system and injury to the spine. Annie McMillan, housemaid in Mrs Murdoch's house, Mount St. John, deposed that deceased was tho gardener, and his ago was 52 years. About 8.30 on Saturday morning, Walsh was standing by the kitchen window, when a heavy gale of wind was blowing; she was at breakfast. She saw a large sheet of lead fall from the roof upon the head of deceased; the other two girls,' being unable to move the lead, ran for assistance. With much difficulty tho sheet of load, 10 feet Bquaro, v.-as removed from the body of deceased. When parried hito thu kitchen i he spoke son*tbl,v. :inrl blnmo'l no our; for i tho accident. Deceased was a mun of ex- - cellent character, respected by all who ■ knew him, and had been 14 years in Mr ' Murdoch's employ. The jury returned a ' eidict of Accidental death. >

Supt. Thomgon received a telegram last I night stating that thg doctor did not efcr peot the man Jas. Envta) ttho was btabbed , at Aratapu On Baturd&y night, to survive. J Tho Superintendent telegraphed to-day that ( tho witnesses who deslro to lbavo for Sydney woro td be dotained at all hazards, < and.their oxpensos guaranteed. Tlio ooh- 1 stable has nince roph'od .that the yrlfctoeftsieH , l;aVe befln dStdiiied nb bTdorod, and that tho Uiiih Is in the same condition. 1 Tho natal day of the Emporor of Gormany i falls this year on Sunday no?:t> And our | German folio \v'citt«onb tiieroloro intend to hold thbir iiommomorativo festivities on Monday ovoning, as set forth by advertise mont elsewhere. Kaisor Wilholin is by a long way tho oldest Sovereign, in Europe-. He was born on March 32i 1797; and has consequently ftll bUfc completed his SSth year. Ho took part in the campaigns of lSltf and 1815 against France, in 1840 bocamo Govornor of Pomerania, and in con soquenco of tho revolution of 1848 was obliged to take refugo in England. In 18C1 ho succeeded his brother, Frederick William IV., as King of Prussia, and in 1871 ho was proclaimed Emporor of Ger many. Robort Shannon, who was brought up from Tauranga charged with larceny on tho 13th instant, was to-day forwarded to To Awamutu in charge of Constablo Nor wood, Pedostrians who use Upper Symonds streot, Kybor Pass, and Edon Terrace havo a good cause for grumbling at the wretched condition of those thoroughfares, due, in a great measure, to tho roadworks in progress. Yostorday Upper Symondsstrcet from side to side was literally anl-lodeop in mild, whilo here and there heaps of road nletal and kerbstones rendered locomotion at night absolutely dangerous. A few pldnka laid from Sandall's butchery to tho Edinburgh Castlo Hotel would bo a great booh. With roforenco to this matter wo have received two lotters, " A Daily Passengor " finds groat difficulty in getting to town, in con sequonce of the state of Symonds-str'eet, and suggests that, tho contractor should complete one side of tho road first, so as to accommodate pedestrians. " Voiitas" soveroly criticises tho city authorities re garding tho state of S^ymonds-streot. Ho says:—"Tho roads ~fn such important thoroughfares as Symondo stteot and Kyber Pass aro simply IMpaußnblo, with any dogrco of eiliety o~r comfort; tho approach to dwollings and shops are alike blocked up. Both roads and footpaths are in a fright fully disorganised stato, i\nd nil tllrdugh pure ignorance or business incapacity. The inhabitants, to got tn or out of their houses, ar'6 obliged to clihib lip or scramblo over largo heaps of road metal, or wade iip to their knoes in mud." Our correspondent concludes bis letter as follows:—" Without any doubt a great mistake has been made by tho inhabitants in giving their sanction to the borrowing of Hucn largo suriis of mo^oy to bo so rock lcHsly oxpondod in the miscalled improve ments of tho town." Tho Hospital Committeo met yesterday aftornoon. It was stated in reply to a quostion that the number of subscribers was not half what it was last year. His Worship tlio Mayor of Auckland wiispleoted Chairman for tho onsuing year Tho re port of Dr. Bond showed that thoro wore 73 nialo and 53 fomalo p'ationta in the in stitution. Threo females had boon rofusod admission through want of room. Dr. Lewis's application for tho vacant appoint ment on llio visit ingstall'was doferred till the annuul election. Sir Bull wrote resigning his position an a mombor of the Committoo. On tho motion of Colonel Haultain, it was resolved, " That tho Committoo, at any ordinary mooting, shall havo powor to direct tho admission of any patient not suffering from infectious discaso, and that this provision bo added to rule 73." A con siderable amount of correspondoiloo was read in regard to an allogod chargo against Dr. Bond of nogligonco in regard to a boy patient namod Uoro. Tho case of this boy had boon referred to by tho paliont Smith in his statomont and charges against Dr. Bond. Tho eorrospondonco was as fol lows :—" Tho Chairman of tho Hospital Committee.—Sir, —My son was a pationt in tho Hospital, having ruptured Ins spine and dislocatod two ribs from tho breast bono. Dr. Knight ordered a starchod bandage to bo supplied. Dr, Bond nevor did anything at all to tho boy for throe weeks, and tlioti only undor throat of taking tho boy oUsowhoro. Ho is now permanently cripplod for life —lam, Ac, Chahlks Dork (off Edwards's store), Union- Htreot, Auckland. February 27th, 1855." [This letter was written in a schoolboy hand, but from tholanguagoused it had apparently been dictated.] " Hospital Committee, Auckland, Ot.<J Marol,. 1885. Mr Ciiurlca Doro, Union-street, Auckland. Sir, —Tho Hospital Committeo desiro mo to ac knowledge tho rocoipt of your lottor of tho 27th nlt. ( and to say that inquiry has bcon made of Dr. Knight on tho subject of your complaint against tho House Surgeon. Should your ovidonco bo required, you will bo communicated with.—Yours, obediently, H. N. GARAMfD, Socrotary." "Union street, 3rd March, 1535. To Socrotary of tlio Hospital. Sir, —I rocetvod yours of the 2nd met., nnd beg to inform you that 1 know nothing ot tlio complaint made, although my son will bo a cripple as long as ho lives.—l am, sir, yours respectfully, Chaklks Douh (his X mark)." Dr. Knight wrote exonerating Dr. Bond from all blamo, and stated that tho boy's fathor had doniod writing tho lottor at all, and had pro nouncod it to bo a forgory. Ho further stated that ho had no complaint to mako. Wo understand that Mr C. B. Stono, tlio treasurer of tho Ilooth Testimonial Com mittee, yostorday handodto Mr Cox, Booretary o( tlio Auckland branch ot tlio Bluo Klbbon Army, tho sum of £1710a, being Burplua otfundn collected and received at tho doors, after de fraying nil oxpc.naos In connootlon with tho presentations, this boinp; in accordance with tlio roaolutlon of thoabovo Committee. At noon to-morrow, Mr Gabriel Lewis will submit to tho hnmracr tho beautiful resi dence and grounds at Ponsonby known as Mr Mr A. Llnabury's homestead and vlnory. one of tlio moat pioturosquo spot! to bo found all round tho City of Auokland. Thoso who have not scon this placa of retrofit should do so on tho morninß before tho salo. It will Bhow you what can bo dono this sldo of tho globo. Tho tram-cars pass every hour. bOßidos tho omnt busos, so thoro is ovory chanco of soolna this lionuliful Bpot and grounds. Mr Lowio will also offer for solo a llrat-rato loasohold In Customs- Btroct Wrst, well suited for a store or factory, it boiiiK bo oloso to Hobßon-stroot Wlmrf and Quoon-Btroet. Tho salo 1b nt 12 o'olook. To-morrow, at 2 p.m., It. C. Greenwood soli at his Mart, Vulcan Lane, a very valuable froohold City property with largo frontnj?oa to Cußtomß-ptreot West, Brunswiok-stroot and Harbour Torraco, Bituatod in one of the most oentral positions and busiest thorough/ares of tho city. On tho proporty are orooted two now well-finished 6-roomed honsoß, suitable either an dwelling or boarding houses, and which could bo easily converted into two or more first-cla?s ahapß.|tbelr position rendering thorn admirably adapted for the same. This is a rare ohanco of acquiring a largo freehold block, and one which capitalism, speculators, and others should avail theme-lyes of. At thesamo time will bo offered several country farms and properties consisting of a olco little farm at Makotu, near Drury; also 80 acres Okahu, County of Marsden; somo cholco al'otmonts at Uirkenhead, cloao to tho Sugar Works; also land at Waitarau and Maungataniwba, County of Mongonui. Sewing Machines.—D. S. Chambors, 20 Qucon-streot,—[Advt.

TWO ACCIDENTS.

A boy named Harry Upton Pointer was brought from Wairoa South last night, and admitted to tho Hospital, suffering from a dislocated hip, caused by a horso falling on him. A man namod R. J. Fleming, from Whangarei, has also been admitted, suffer ing from a compound fracture of the leg.

SEPARATION MOVEMENT IN NORTH QUEENSLAND.

[SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE "AGE,"]

London, March 6. Mr Evelyn Ashley, Political Secretary of tho Colonial Office, stated in the House of Commons last night that the Imperial Go vernment was opposed to the agitation for the severance of the north from the south of Queensland. They had, however, asked for the opinion of the Queensland Government on the subject.

MINING NEWS.

(by teleobaph.—own correspondent,)

Thames, this day. Cambria.—Ten head of stampers were added yesterday to the crushing forco at the Golden Crown battery. Moanataiabi Extended.—The manager expects to start sinking a new lift of the shaft to-morrow.

Calkdonian Low Level.- Crushing has been started on a parcel from a reef in the southern workings.

FROZEN MEAT FOR THE SOUDAN.

[.SI'KCIALTn MF.T/B(>T;i!Vfi "ACE."]

LiiSDO:;, March 5. It is probable that the War Department will purchase 25,000 carcases of frozen sheep_ in New Zealand to be delivered at Suukim in lota as required for the troops,

ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

tt is quite an oxcepcidnal circumstance that old King Sol should omilb on the day dovotbd to tlio glorification of St. Patrick Arid the " drowning of the ghaniraek," and with tho storm on Saturday and Sunday Jast, and tho threatening weather of yoster- I day, the lciyal cdllfl ahd^ daughters of Erin 1 had made up their minds that the clork of tho weathor had dotermined on "another injustice to. Iroland." But that functionary, who seems to take £ delight in acting by tlio rule of contraries, a'otoa the good fairy, and the revols of the day have been carried on under an ■ un clouded sky. Though not observod aa a goneral holiday, tho varied temptations to holiday-making enticed from tho bench and tho counter, and, generally, a. very pleasant day seems to have beon spent by tho votarios of St. Patrick. The Only excursions by water wore made by the Devonport and Northooto ferry stoamors and the p.s. Tongariro, which went to St. Helier's Bay. Very fow per sons travolled by either of tho boats.

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DEMONSTRATION.

Blessed with brilliant sunshine, and a re freshing breeze withal to temper tho fer vour of tho solar heat, tho participants in tho annual ffito of tho Roman Catholic schools and llibornian Socioty had today tho chief essentials to outdoor enjoyment. As a natural cohsecjuonee, tho raustor at the foot of Hobsdn-streot, which time out of mind has been the general tendczvous on St. Patrick's Day, was unusually largo and strikingly gay. As early as half-past eight tho children and their friends began to gather, and tlio former were at once gathered, within the spacious enclosure of Dignan's paddock. Hither too came tho children of St. Bene dict's, who first of all assembled at thoir own church and marched down, as did likowiso tho orphan children fl'om St. Mary's, tho younger ones being con voyed in. 'buses, and tho whole cortege being headed by a brass band. The members of tho local branch of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Boncfit Society mustored at St. Patrick's School room, and thsnue marched to the Cathe dral, where Bishop Luck colebrated High Mass, Father Walter Macdonald acting as assistant pri'ost, Father Egan as dodcori, Father Coatollo as sub-deacon, and Father Tuckweli as Master of Ceremonies, while Fathor Lenihan, as usual, led the choir. Tho Mass which was silng was ono by Esto. Bishop Luck tdok advantago df tho occasion to address a few \vortls of con gratulation and counsel to tho nlembers of tho Order. He complimented them upon the good opinion they had won from all sorts of pooplo, and in reminding thorn that tho colour which they wore symbolised both hopo and faith, exhorted them to abstain from anything which would reflect upon their faith as Catholicu or upon theirfiational character as Irishmen. Now, as hitherto, they should bo caroful to conduct them solves in an Orderly manner, and in amusing thomselvos innocently they would bo suro to onjoy themsolvea thoroughly. Tho Bishop concluded an excellent address by bestowing tho Papal blessing. By this timo tho whole of Lower Hobson-street from Vic toria-slreot downward was crowded with pooplo, tho great bulk of whom displayed, either in button-hblo, hat, Or oil dross, the predominant green, and in some cases tho unmistakable shiiin rock. Tho verandah of the Presbytery was crowded by Maori men and women from Hokianga mid Kaipara, and not tho least interesting foaturo of tho morning's pro ceedings was an alfresco religious servico which Fathor Walter conductedamong them on this spot. Thoy sang in Maori tho " Salvo Hogina" with groatspirit, took part in a proyor, arid displayed throughout v dcop devotional feeling, and a manifest familiarity with their religious oxorcises. Subsequently they joined in tho procession, which was now in procecs of formation pre paratory to tho start. At half-past ten tho pationt and expectant crowds heard tho band stationed in Dignan's paddock strike up "St. Patrick's Day," and by a simul taneous movoment of eagerness manifested their bolief that ovorything was ready for tho march. In this thoy wore not disappointed, for a fow momonts later the mass of pooplo who thronged tho roadway parted, and tho goigoous grcon silk banner of tlio Hibor niiui Society, with its broad margin of crim son, hovo in sight, Following it canio tho Artillery Band undor Bandmaster Hunter, and playing a national air. Then in serried array, and with regalia dis played, marched tho mombers of tlio Ordor to tho numbor of 138, exclusivo of 16 of tho juvonilo contingont, who brought up tho roari Tho President, Bro. W. (!. Connolly, marched at tlio head of tho procession in company with tho Rev. Father Tuckwoll, whilo Past - President John l'bttorson was mounted upon horse back, and acted as marshal. Noxfc in ordor of march wero the children of tho Convont Jchools of St. Mary, including the orphans. Thoy numbered 230, and wore preceded by the Garrison Band, and headed by Fathers Walter, Costello, and Egan. Messrs R. Mahonoy and E. F. Garlick and Mrs Gregory wore in charge. Tho children boro distinguishing banners, and a multi plicity of emblematic bannerottos. After the Ponsonby children came those of St. Patrick, to the number of 280 girls and 242 boye. Mr Peter Dignan (President of tho Auokland Christian Doctrine Society) was in charge, and was ably assisted by Messrs O'Reilly, Littlo, Miller, McSwoonoy, and Clifton, as well as tho other teachers of both sexes. Next followed tho child run of St. Benedict's, also preceded by a brass band, and in charge of tho Benedictine Fathers, viz., the Revs. J. Downey, Aregin, Noboa, and Wiesol, as woll as Misses Willis, Benjamin, La Houx, and Messrs Wttlmcsloy, McEnteo, and others. They numbored 188 girls and 152 boys, and dieporsed amongst them, as well as among thoir companions of St. Patrick's, wore numerous bannerettes. In fact, each file carried one. Bishop Luck followed in a carriogo at the rear of tho procession, which, ns will bo seen from tho figures stated above, consisted of 1,250 adults and children. Besides these, hun dreds of the younger children had already been conveyed by 'buses to the Domain, while the Parnell and other schools took tho most direct route thither. The main cortege started from Hobson-street at a rather smart pace, and the children had in many places to run at full speed in order to keep in their places. On reaching Queen ■ street, by way of Wellesley-street West, those in ohargo of the children considerately resolved upon taking them on to Grafton Hoad, and thenco to the Domain, by the most expedi tious route. Consequently the schools held on thoir way up Wellosloy-atreet East, whilo tho Hibornian Society, detaching it self and tho Artillery Band from the main body, marched along Queen-street and up Shortland-street to the Domain.

EIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRA TION.

The demonstration under the auspices of the Eight Hours Movement, which had boon postponed from Begatta Day in con sequence of bad weather, was held to-day. According to previous arrangement, the procession was to have started from the junction of Queen and Grey-streets at nine o'clock, but there were bo few of the representatives present at that hour that the start was delayed. At 10.30 a.m. the at tendance was 6till small, and as there did not appear to be much prospect of any consider able increase, the procession was formed and proceeded down Queen-street. It consisted of barely more than fifty or sixty men, headed by the Railway brass band. Im mediately after the band was a large banner of blue silk, fringed with crimson. It contained, in the centre, a representa tion of the dial plate of a clock, with an enormous figure 8 in the centre. There was an inscription over the top which ran—" United to Protect our Rights." The dial plate was in three sections, marked respectively— "Work," "Play" and "Rest." On the reverse side was the inscription—" United we stand, divided we fall." The crimson banner of the plasterers followed. It bore an appropriate motto and inscription, while on the other side was a shield representing Auckland, with the inscription " Advance Auckland " beneath. The bricklayers' banner was also displayed. The procession marched from Grey-street junction down Queen-street, up Albsrt street, round Hobson and Pitt streets to Symonds street, and thence to the Domain. That so few persons took part in the pro cession is not supposed to be due to any want of interest in the movement, but rather to the fact that the majority of men who succeeded in getting leave to-day were only allowed a half-holiday, commencing in tho afternoon. The numbers increased rapidly after the procession reached tho Domain, and when the .sports commonccd there was a largo attendance. Tn<, Sports. The sports were witnessed by about two thousand persons, and were a great success, although the management and arrangements were bad, The crowd invariably covered

thecourseto be traversed by the competitors. Mr C. B. White as starter, Messrs Mumfwd and Hannigan as judges, and Mr King as reforee, all performed their duties admir ablyV Tho following wore tho results of the varlout evontsi — Boys' Race.—W. Purdy, 1; J. Mam, 2; Retd, 3. Won by half a yard. Maiden, Ist Heat.-Danks, 1 j A Cosson, & Won easily. 2nd Heat: McDonald, 1; Delaneyj 2i i. ■• '; • ; , Bricklayers Handicap.—Crouch, jun., 1; Angel, 2. i Demonstration Handicap-Ist stago, Ist heat: Monnock, 1 ; Craitr. 2. 2nd Heat; Danks ,1 s Cummins, 2. 3rd Moat: J. Cosson, 1; 11. Whitesido, 2. Bootmakors' Handicap. — Hughes, 1 ; Belle, 2; Roche, 3. Won oasily. Bricklayers' Labourers. — Colvin, 1 i Tobin, 2. Paintors'Race.—S. McKinlay, 1; Lloyd, 2; Willis, 3.

HIBERNIAN SPORTS.

Domain Sports,

In the Domain the greatest interest was centered in the athletic sports of the H.A.C.B. Society up to the time of going to press. Maidkn Rack, 120 yards.—Threo prizes. Silver cup presented by Mossrs Dignan and Co., and was won by Murphy 1 Fnirwoathor 2 Owickbs' Handicap of 200 yards.—lst prize, an album, presented by Mr Corder, and won by Coldon. Tho uecond prize was presented by Bro. Brady, and won by Kearney. St. Patiilck.s Handicap 250yD8.—1st prize, an onamelled clock, presented by Mr Adahls; socond prize, trousers and vest, presented by Mr Beehan, and won as lol* lows:— E. O'Haro, ... 1 W. Fairweather -. 2 C. Jennihg 3 Ail tho children are greatly ami-sing them selves at the various and numerous games got up for their special benefit. The visitors to the grounds of friends and others interested iB very largo.

JUDGE'S BAY REGATTA.

The annual amateur regatta took place this afternoon; The weather was fine, with tho wind light from tho southward.. Mr S. T.George was judgo, and Mr Thco. Kifssling starter. Tho programme included thirteen evonts, the first 6f which started shortly after 1.30 p.m., and wds proceeding when wo wont to press. It was a race for opon Bailing boats 18 feet and under, and the compotitprs wero the Arie1, Dovonpdrt, Edinn, Gordon, Lively, Nemo, Tar,, and Wa-wcb.

TAURANGA REGATTA.

Tho Touranga Regatta look place today. Tho Northern Corhpany's. s.b Wellington (Captain Stopherison) was flagship; Captain Spargo was starter, and Captain Stephen son Umpire. The prograrrime included Bovonteou events. There wore races for 20ft. and 16ft. opon boats. In the former the Iko, and in tho latter the Olivet, went from Auckland to compote.

(liV TELKniiAPll.—oWn cbURESrONDIiNI.)

TAuiungA, this day. lii the Twenty-Foot Hack,—lka, 1; Tasmin, 2 ; Eliza, 3; Skikf Race.—Logan's Spray, 1 ; Oyster, 2 ; Lily, 3. Sixteen-Foot Kaco not oliyot.

THE RAILWAY EXCURSION TO WAIKATO.

(UY TELECiKAI'II—OWN KKI'ORTKE.)

Jlekukk, this day. Over seven hundrod excursionists went by special train to-day. Tho weather is splondid. A number got off horo, and a steamer Was in waiting for tho river excur sion. Everything is going on most succoe fully.

HENDERSON'S MILL TURE CLUB.

Phkhidknt : VlwcPnKsiDKN'r: lion. T. Henderson. Mr A. K. TavJbr. Stewards : Jlr Tliob. Morrin, Mr J. Malan, Mr K. Mitcliulson, M.II K. Mr H. Henderson, Mr J. Marshall. Mr J. Smytho, Mr J. Hennott, Mr W. Motion. JuDas: Mr W. J. Hurst, M.H.R. Tubabuhkb; Clerk or tiikHcales: Mr T. Iloudoraori jun. Mr F. W. Marks. Starter : Clerk ok the Coctbsk Mr J. Archibald. Mr F. Hunt,

The annual meeting under the nuspicos of tho Hendorßon's Mill Turf Club tooli place to day. Thero were nearly 2,000 present, fully 1,000 having gone from Auckland by special train. The course has beon enlarged and otherwise improved sinco last mooting. The going wns fairly good. Mr Adams ran tho totalizator. A band was in attendance. Results t— HANDICAP HURDLE HACK of 60eov*.; 2nd horse to receive lOsovs. cut of the stakes. Nomination, Zsovs.; and acceptances. Zbotb , to tbo funds. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles 3 foot 6 inches high. Halstead Broa.1 Minuet, lOst 21b (B. Williams) 1 Marshall's Chevalier, 9st 101b (Wattie) 2 Chadwick's Marquis, 9st 71b (Hatfield) 3 Also ran :—Alaric, Nigger, Whalebone, Soagull, Argyle, and Lilly Langtry. Bet ting : 5 to 2 Alaric and Chevalier, 5 to 1 Whalebone, 0 to 1 Minuet. Won easily. Nigger, Alaric, and Seagull fell, the latter when in a good position and at the turn for home. Dividend, £9 13s (£1 tickets). MAIDEN PLATK of Sssovs.; Bocond horso to receive saovs. out of the stakos. Nomina tion, 2hovh. oaoh, to the funds. 2jtb, Gat Bib; 3\-b, Bat, lib; iyra, 93t; syrs and upwards, Ost 2lb. For all horsos that have never won an advertised raco exceeding 20sovs. Distance, 1 mllo and a quarter. J. Lennard's Capella, 2yrs, Ost Slbs (T. Lonnard) 1 J. Morton's Notice of Motion, flyrs, Bstl3lbs (Hatfield) 2 C. Hewitt's Satanella, 3yrs, Bst lib (Fergus) 3 Phoebe, Taipouri, Marksman, Tim, Stranger, also ran. Satanella was favour ite. • Won easily by two lengths. Divi dend, £6 28.

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

Napier, this day. The racing commenced with the Free Handicap, of lOOsovs.—l mile. Mr W. Douglas's Christina (7st 71b) .. 1 Captain Russell's Kincraig (7st 21b) ... 2 Mr Karauria's Mangaohone (6st 91b) ... 3 Also ran : Gabble, 7st Sib, and Oberoni 7st. Maiden Hubdle Race o£ ICOsovs.—2 miles. For d-year-olds and upwards. Entrance, 4sovß. Weißhts—lyrs, list; syrs, list 121b; 6yrs and aged, list Sib. No aDowanoes. Barton's Director (Edwards), aged, 12st 31ba 1 Gilpin's Messenger, (Gilpin), 4yrs, 12st 2 Karawiea's Tauhara (Maker), 6yrs, 12st 21bs 3 Cleary's Harimataunga, Hat also ran.. A good start was effected, but first the pace was very slow. At the first hurdle Director was first over, Tauhara second, and Messenger third. Passing the stand the first time, Messenger got the lead by half a length, and from this out a ding-dong race between the two ensued; the other two were nowhere. Entering the etraight, the grey came away, |and won easily by three lengths, the third being twenty lengths off. Totalisator dividend (inside), £3 17b. Napiek Handicap, of 600sovs —Second horse to receivo 60sova. and third horso to receive 20eovs. from the stakes. 1| milee. Martin's Pearl, by Bolton Green—Pearl Ash, 3yrs, 7st (Wood) 1 Redwood's Clogs, 6st 51b (Penney) ... 2 Butler's Fusilier, 7st 111b (Derritt) ... 3 Also ran : Russell's Tigredia (Clifford, 7st 121b), Tancred's Ugly Buck (Vaile, 7st 51b), Bobbett's Libeller (Williams, 7st4lb), Hill's Pasha (Hill,' 6st 121b), Ihaia's The Laird (Lagor, 6st 121b). Won easily. A capital finish between the other two. Tigredia was fourth. Time, 3mins. 14secs. Totalisator—lnside divi dend, £4 16s.

THE RETURN OF THE GOVERNOR.

(HT THI.F.nnAVH~OWN CCmKESrONDEST.)

IVixmnoton, this day. Tun Government ara advised that His Excellency the Governor leaves Sydney on Wednesday next, and will return to Wel lington via Auckland. The Hinemoa will probably be sent to Auckland to convey Hib Excellency hither.

THE SOUDAN WAR.

(B¥ CABLK.-COPYIUGH'I'.)

MASSACRE AT KASSALA.

The Mahdi's Kebcllious Subjects

Cairo, March, 15.

Reports aro current hero that, Kassala has bcon taken by tho rebels, and that the Egyptian garriaon has been massacred. It is also stated that a rebellion has broken out in Kordofan, and that tho Mahdi has sent troops to quell it. The Advance from Suakim. Lokuon, March 16. Tho absence of wator transport is delay ing tho advance of Lieutonant-Gonoral Sir Gerald Graham. Zebehr Pasha's Son Arrested. Caiho, March 15. Zebehr's son and three others have also been arrested on suspicion of being con cerned in the communications which are be lieved to have taken plaoe botweon Zebohr and the Mahdi. , Cairo, March 15. Zobebr Pasha and his son, and throe other prieoners, havo been taken by H.M.S. Iris to Cyprus.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

[BY CABLE.—COPYRIGHT.]

Transports Engaged by the Indian Government.

London, March 16. It is stated that tho Indian Government have engaged forty-nine steamors of the British-India and from the Peninsula and Oriental Company 0,8 transports.

CABLEGRAMS.

(by cable—copyright.)

The Emperor William's Birthday.

London, March 15.—Their Royal High nesses tho Princo of Wales, tho Duke of Edinburgh, and Prince Albeit Victor aro going to Borlin to be present at the fes tivitios in connection with the Emperor's birthday on tho 22nd inst. Ship Wrecked at Carolina Islands. Hong Kong, March 16.—The ship Both well Castle has become a total wreck at the Caroline Islands. The captain and crow, however, were saved. England and Germany. London, March 15. —The concessions made by England in regard to tho Came roons, on the West Coast of Africa, as well as those made in reference to New Guinea, have satisfied Geimuny.

AUSTRALIAN.

Reported Dynamite Plots In Melbourne.

MELiidt/RNK, March IG.—The evening papora contradict the statement made by tho "Age" today, that precautions had been deemed necessary for the protection of public buildings in this city. They de clare that tho guards at Government House and other placos havo merely beon relieved to admit of the despatch of artillerymen to Queenscliff. Melbourne, March 17. —Tho "Ags" re asserts the accuracy of its statements as to tho precautions taken for tho safety of various public buildings.

• Sir William Jervois has returned to Mel bourne from Adelaide

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSO CIATION.

(BY iKLKGRAPII—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, Monday. At tho Rifle Association meeting to-day, the last of tho matches counting for belts wero concluded. The following are the prize lists of tho last two matches :— Cantekbuky Match (for riflos only), and counting for bolt, three hundred and six hundred yards ; ten shots at each range.— Jnglis (Thames), 75, £10 ; Flygor (Wanga nui), 71, £7; VV. Ballinger (Wellington), 70, £6; Giblin (Nelson), 70, £5 ; Purnell (Wanganui), 64, £4 ; Richardson (Duncdin), 01, £3 ; Downie (Thames), 63, £3 ; Aoke toll (Mfisterton), 62, £2; Hutchison (Dun odin), 62, £2. Otaoo Watch, all comers ; two hundred, threo hundred, and five hundred yards; seven shota at each range ; counting for both belts—Parslow (Auckland), 88, ladies' prize of silver tea and coflse sorvice, valued at £15) Purnell (Wanganui), 87, £10; C. France (Wellington), 86, £7; Praen, (Napier), 86, ladies' prize, value £8 j Harriß (Wellington), 85, £6 ; Downie (Thames), 85, £5; Rummer (Masterton), 84, £5; Jeffreys (Christchurch), 84, £4; Criep (Port Chalmers), 84, £4 ; Morris (Dunediu), 84, £3 ; Parker (Wanganui), 83, £3; Jack (Dunedin), 83, £3; Stirling, (Auckland), 83, £2; Payne (Auckland), 81, fl. Rifle Aggregates for the Belt. Tho following aro tho twenty highest aggregates, who firo the final stages for tho Champion Bolt: —Lieut. Purnell, Wan; ganui, 452; Lieut. Lucas, Thames, 446 - Lieut. Flyger, Wanganui, 446; Vol. Rum mer, Maeterton, 435; Vol. Downie, Thames, 428; Sergt. Taylor, Auckland, 424; Vol. Churton, Wanganui, 419; Cor. Hutchison, Dunedin, 415; Vol. Jenson, Wanganui, 415 j .Liout. Wratt, Waimea, 415; Vol.Maddock, IJBlenhoim, 415; Vol. Cooper, Auckland, 413; Lieut. Foster, Wanganui, 413; Vol. VV. Ballinger, Wellington, 412; Inglis, Thameß, 412 ; Lieut. Griffiths, Blenheim, 406 ; Brooks, Danedin, 406 ; Vol. Howell, Taranaki, 404 ; Okey, New Plymouth, 404 ; Vol. A. Ballinger, Wellington, 403. Carbine Aggregates for the Belt. The following are the 20 highest aggre gates who fire the final stage for the Champion Carbine Belt:-Gunner Pars low (Auckland), 453 ; Trooper Perry (Wan ganui), 444; Lieutenant Ross (Napier), 444; Gunner Woolley (Auckland), 442 ; Seaman Harris (Wellington), 439 ; Gunner Watson (Port Chalmers), 438 ; VolunteerO. Davy (Wellington), 435 ; Seaman Weir (Thames), 432; Gunner Patterson (Dun edin), 427 ; Gunner Jack (Dunedin), 427 ; Gunner Jack (Dunedin), 426 ; Corporal Mc- Kenzio (Wellington), 425 ; Seaman Babe (Wellington), 4'zs ; Sergeant Webbe (Wel lington), 425 ; Corporal Sinclair (Oamaru), 4?3 ; Sergeant-Major Sinclair (Christ church), 423; Lieutenant Water (Port Chalmers), 423 ; Lieutenant Rule (Oamaru), 421 ; Sergeant-Major Praen (Napier). 418 ; Seaman Hunter (Nelson), 418 ; Gunner Payne (Auckland), 417. For the carbines, Barriball (Waluku), 417 ; and Payne (Auckland), 417, have to firo off for the last place. Today's Firing. Wellington, this day. The weather is very cold and showery for shooting. The carbine and riffle team matches commenced this morning. Imme diately after their conclusion the Union Company's cup will be fired for, after which the championships will be decided and the result known between 5 and 6 o'clock. The following are the highest aggregates in the 3rd, 6th, and 9th matches, who have to firo ten shots at 500 yards for the Union Cup:—Parslow (Auckland), 248; Watson (Port Chalmers), 247; Rummer (Masterton), 242; Taylor (Auckland), 241; Flygor (Wanganui), 240; C. France (Welling ton), 239; Ross (Napier), 239; Pur nell (Wanganui), Thomaa (Thames), 237; Crispe (Port Chalmers), Lucas (Thames), 236; Greenfield (Oamaru), Harris (Wellington), Waters (Port Chalmers), 235; Forster (Port Chalmers), Griffiths (Blenheim), Hornby (Port Chalmers), Inglis (Thames), Stett (Wanganui), 234. Hutchison (Dunedin),and Jensen(WaDga nui), 233, have to fire off for last place. The Rifle Championship. It is now raining heavily, and it is conse quently doubtful whether the champion ships will be decided this afternoon. Carbine Company's Challongo Match, 5 men in the team.—The following are tho highest at first two ranges: — Port Chalmers Artillery, C 77; Auckland Artillery, 272; Wellington Navals No. 1, 268 ; Wellington Artillery No. 1, 265; Oamaru Artillery, 263; Alexandra Cavalry, 261 ; Christchurch Artillery, 261 ; Napier Artillery, 259; Wellington 6 rtillery No. 2, 254 ; Wellington Navals No. 2, 249. In the Rifle Company Challenge Cup only one range is yet tired —Victoria Rifles (Auckland), 151 ; Thames Hangers, I-ifi; Wanganui Uilles, J43; Wnngnnni City Rifles, Ml; Mastartou Rifles, 140; Blon ! Bcim Bil!«-s, !3G. Pumoli Diistiualigod. Purnell has been disqualified for using two rifles, and has lost all chance for the belt.

Visit of THE CHAMPION CHESS PLAYER.

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A private letter received ■j.l S Blackburn, thegreatcheasplZ^'^ New Zealand if various clu bs '*'"^ specified amount, which, ittß^l**; been arranged. . ™«d,U

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

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L-r the House of Cm^^SH^ I stated that the Government inktih** I tain the neutrality of the W. *■*$ I until tho Australian t I withdraw an claims to ttSeSSg^MJ I

AN AUCKLAND GIRL.

To begin with, and before all, I ' I and state it peremptorily, thatl» u % 1 by nobody to write this article I ,p.,i artistic want to write down my'ldj!'" i an Auckland girl, whom j ~.:; Wt B and-by, and who, I dare to prSfe^ a figure in the artistic worM,1?* r/i-and one too. To continuo T™ >^< that I will write down my'id». they come under my pen-<rf 3% I hcpo.the apparent di«X »fei itself into good order as ]**£» much for an introduction andT^? reader, you know just as well . # the true old Latin adage "PnJl IK, d non fit." By knowing V&^K you may presume that I in^Sg' about Homebody who waaboratftt.T by the graco of God-a being »S$J into this world all thatbelinm," Genius is found there and on]yli»?Ts!B it is. Thu is rather a pleonasS,?^ ;;■ it down expressly and knowing tS'B in Auckland to give emrif'-jm B dreamt of finding here a girl a, «JIIH-B1 gifted as gifted can be. Yow"gßt I lot me explain what I mean by tiLw^nl what I mean by genius. TaWlSarlß which a human being, when weUfflS;B can, through application and whS? ■WE lift himself up In society toSSll gree; and that is all. QeniuJS ■ another thing. It « the uSIffH something which does never subnHd: X or to average ideas. It makes HftffiSfl and has only to follow ingtinciftelr Si B light. In one word, genius hwralKH'Hl itself at its own inextinguiihiikT H A pebble, or any other stone if'wS'Bi shows off to bettor advantage b{S;Bi mains all the same, only a Mbfe'S/H diamond, cut or uncut, chines'''iUntts'lß own inherited fire. Of coane'MtaifHl only the bettor and brighter 'il'iffiPw way to givo it higher briUUto 1m B want to name tho Ancklaod rJJ;^H call her a girl eipressly, bsMn*tß is only a little over fourteen 'W'tß call her a lady would neverafifißj ideal want to impart to the resdn jtf^BJ before naming her, let me toll joa afeHi and a true one, too, '.'!'■£ One day tho celebrated Frond dribs X Legouve (I know him perspßillyiK^Bl now nearly 80 years old) tooka'oafaßß through the Champ's Blyswt, i Turning a corner, he heard^athttitej'^B voico singing with a guitar ■hmhSme mcnt. The singer was a itaifcfl dressed girl of about tlliUj^^H fourteen, her singing voice trinflp bad one, and the guitar nccoiinilajH was still worse. Still Legooffc,flSH physiologist and a fine connotanlnjH art matters, stood still 4ntl-o}iitßiiiJ|H the girl. There was somolhiiig Jmntj^ H sibly grand in that skabbily-drejaH.9 inexpressibly grand/orZttfOKtt!, bulfclkJH the average passcr-iy. Afterliite»iM| good wbiio to the girlVWiffi|B| accosted and asked her wheS'toMH and who her parents tforS, Tiig'giJ'H plied (her speaking voice vat dto d|B intonse), looking steadily will fe p£ B eyes into Legouve's face, t^ot^HHq^HJ Paris not very long ajjo "ilfipfffflß parents, and that they were GitiiK Ik 9 who could not make their,.ijiMl^Hl in Switzerland, neither in Pari*/&iß| is obliged to sing as well mMSIM streets to make a few peUDwSiiiflif and of course also to supportft&ssfeaßl family to which she -Wl«ji,..Tibe^ more she spoke, the .aJOTMJ||BHB'* interosted and forlorn in his thosglk tiMp'/ be brief, and to innke a long*tt%iW| Legouvu went next day tOtJMkft&flH the poor girl designated wKmpiHK parents—and a poor, miswtm|4ii'^R2 The parents could scarcelttHWH| errand of the French genttaa.l, scarcely did speak Frenottim^^K were uneducated, and gosttMwHMj obliged to be the tanIHHHI; parents. She, being of t^fKjnHHR master tbo French' laDgnaw^ulfi'tO children always do. AftflKjipmYSW planation, the poor parents roariyiS^B less of what he meant, and ■Ww&*j>^Mje a loss to explain the liberalitysitlsiK truder. Nobody in the family wfe^M him but the little girl. An%psHHjK Because she was a ceni^'bflHliHl God. Education bus had flirfPs•«■ just as uneducated as the red offttWHß in fact, they were errandandj»ijf»iMfi Two short years after thißhadln^PgHE< same girl, scarcely 16 years old, b»4V WE debut at the Theatre Francis I Rachel. She never had anotteiMfMß she made thai name glurion()ly||ißH for all time to come. XegonTeiniwjH connoiseur in art ma*fersi!^|(i'ffli^B before, he disoovered .'f>Mftrtjj§l^H tragedy in her eyes, in her. l9M ( »Hjj| might havo begged all her ftrEfi aught to have been ™^ i2~jß§| anybody. Chance dtd-it|^wHWß Rachel's genius. ■■ Tho story of the AucklaSdwßMl fectly different, but the genlaiu Pjlmß the eamo—it belongs tonerfly.DirwfßJ I didn't discover her—herpawpfflWHJ me about her, and I do notflinpafH corroborate entirely the parents' >»» 'fta girl of whom I speak is, 'or'alf ( 2L^B shabbily dressed, bat lice! 'f.i^H speaks English, French, fluently; is highly ediicatftffjtgßß the piano.and has really dasTOIBBB a thousand times more okHHUfliiHi try's. But all the 6putatcW»RW| beauty, and high eduoatiori, w»j?M» could not give her genius. IW?!fcxßjl was but a poor Scotch pmmWSMm a God-gifted, great, wi'WE^ Coming to this world an nng«a*n»WMMß on "Pegasuß,"andkißßedtbßpo(^BK boy on his brow, and that '"Pgi'tßl kissed him to-be a poet, and »F Jfg was. ,' 'v'MliHk The Auckland girl was *i>J39ilHB: angel at her birth-Bod ithtttg^^M her to become a grand tragafmigS^M will be a tragedienn'., take BTJl.ußjl A little more explan;stion|^H B ; The other evening) w^.S^^H: girl played with me M<K^S^H. you know that her name 18' "^»|^Hl: wood). I observed >>«am obsorved her contimnUy-w'jfcj«K: wo went on the stages W^MMB . what movement she flfegfiMßi sitting-it was always. Wffimf^m, always a Greek »<o<«(!.-in,f]S*a»^B dress, and being unco36Cif|M|BJ] serving her, I added in my'P»glsWi ! long-folding, graceful M*Wmß, was always there, and it was. I could Boarcebr^SßHH from those natural and Pbvd«^^p§ ] Ivow, gontle reader, take fJHH ] you have in your R ictureSf?FiPißM whom the world will speaH. {S'Ji good guesser in art n*l™*' la omß ! tolorably good V™gn?*h™ZmVMß artist in embryo, of whom now-andlam absolutely »»"^l(B| , Greenwood. May her K^Kgß especially her grandlygittw^ »gp may Waribel (iteen^ood.m^mt article, not become CO?.^^^;*JJK ' Heaven-born geniusJ^-Sfflffl^B' • she has to do is to study, "^rfW study steadily-the rest her|g^m| She is scarcely more,ft7|lß j is not in need; therefore, }®* her to etudy with *^S«*M ■ esthetics, the vfUZ^tiflgmi paintere, the great d»Ss 1& t the Shakespeares, A^aS3i^B 1 Schillers, the Goethes, ff|^H c the Corneilles, and wtt •" fjA i masters study continual^ UMi Greok sculptures. M»£ h ThSfffiM the glorious career^wbicb »jK§«B| the sincere wish of Edo»a«S^B ? A little but important W|iJ^M I. said what I had to say,«na ,'^tM % add an old French saying^ «[ verm," which 1 "Those who will live .(i'i'J^^H | Auckland, New Z^H! *

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