Owing to pressure on our space by the English mail items, wo are compelled to hold over an article on railway construction, prepared for to-day’s publication. The mail steamer Cyphrenes, with the outward mail for England via San Francisco, sailed from Auckland yesterday, punctually to time. She carried away not fewer than 129 passengers— a number which testifies to the popularity of the route. Among them was Major Palmer whose departure will be accepted, no doubt, as a sufficient answer to those who asserted that he had accepted an appointment, literally as head of the survey staff of the colony, and would not be persuaded to the contrary. It is intimated, by telegram, from Christchurch, that ins Excellency the Governor and the Marchioness of Normauby will pay a visit to Canterbury next week. They will leave Wellington on Tuesday next, by the a.s. Phccbe.
Another valuable addition to the already lai’ge fleet of steamers which hail from this port may bo expected to arrive in Wellington about June next. An iron steamer, of 133 tons register, named tho Kiwi, was launched in January last at Hull, to the order of Messrs. Krull and Co., of this city. The vessel is fitted with compound engines (which are placed aft), and rigged as a three-masted schooner. In appearance and size she will not be unlike tho Star of the South. The Kiwi was to have left for Wellington about the end of February last, and will make the voyage out under canvas only. She is intended for tho East Coast (North Island) trade, and will be placed under tho command of Captain Campbell, of the brigantine Enterprise. Mr. Crawford, having recovered from his indisposition, presided at the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning. Three charges of alleged neglect to register dogs were preferred by the police, but all three cases wore dismissed. The Titanic Steel and Iron Company summoned sixteen shareholders for arrears of calls, and, excepting on three summonses which had not been served, judgment went by default. Judgments for plaintiffs were given in tho cases Smith and others v. McGuire (£l9 Ids. lid.), and Guilford v. Blow (£SO). After some rather hot argument between Mr, Buckley and Mr. Allan, two interpleader cases —Hart v. Crawford, and Lipman Levy v. Crawford—were adjourned till this day. In the Odd Fellows’s Hall, last night, the Rev. Mr. Clark gave his last lecture in Wellington—his favorite lecture—on “The Tower of Loudon.” He gave it with all the spirit for which he is so marked, and the points he made did not go unmarked by the audience. Mr. Clark concluded Ins lecture by a peroration on liberty of thought—religious and political—and expressed opinions in accordance with tho spirit of the times. He was recalled twice by tho audience to receive the acknowledgment of their estimation of his talent. Miss Christian sang “ Auld Robin Gray ” in her best stylo ; every word of the homely and beautiful ballad falling upon tho ear with a distinctness and roundness which makes Miss Christian's singing so much admired. The audience demanded an encore, and Miss Christian gave “ Once Again,” and, it is needless to say, gave it well. Mr. E. W. Morrah, formerly manager of the Bank of Australasia in Ballarat, and more lately of tho Sydney office of the bank, has been promoted to the post of Inspector of the branches of the same bank in this colony. Mr. C. L. McLean, barrister, lately of Nelson, who was Registrar of the .Supreme Court there, and also a member of tho Provincial Council of that province, has resolved to settle in Palmerston, in tho practice of his profession.
In the week ending March 26, one hnndred and seventy-two English messages passed through the trans-Australian telegraph. Of these seventy-four were received in, and ninety-eight sent from, the colonies. New Zealand’s share was seven outward and four inward.
The sports remaining over from the Athletic Club’s meeting on Easter Monday will be carried out to-day with several added events, which will supply an excellent afternoon's amusement. The handicaps published yesterday include several competitors who have come to the fore since the Easter meeting, and some good racing is anticipated. A special feature which is likely to secure a numerous attendance, and thus contribute to the day’s success of the proceedings, is that no charge will be made at the gate, and the grand-stand will also be free, but to ladies only, who, it is hoped, will grace the scene by their presence in force. The committee have made every arrangement for conducting the sports upon the systematic plan which secured such excellent results at the inaugural meeting, and all that remains to be wished for is fine weather.
“ The Poor Strollers ” was repeated last night at the Theatre Royal. His Excellency the Governor was present, and there was a very good house. The play went with all the smoothness which distinguishes the productions of the Bates-Howard company. This evening —as noticed in another column—“ Macbeth,” with all Locke’s music, will be produced. Such an attraction must draw a full house.
Some alarm was occasioned yesterday in Molesworth-street and on Lambtou-quay by a runaway horse, drawing a passenger car, which, about one o’clock, dashed along the road at a mad gallop. The car was one of Anderson’s, running between Wellington and Karori. It had been left standing in Moles-worth-street, when something excited the horse —a young and powerful animal,' —and it made off down hill at a tremendous pace. It was stopped opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, without any damage having been done, but a very narrow escape was made at the junction of Molesworth-street and Lambton-quay. An express waggon was driving up, when the driver, caught sight of the runaway coming down. Ho stopped and backed, but for a moment or two it seemed evident that there would be a smash. The runaway, however, avoided a collision, hut turned so sharply that only an inch or two separated the one vehicle from the other. The driver of the runaway soon after overtook his errant quadruped, and resumed the box and the reins as if nothing had occurred. We are happy to learn that Mr. Graham, Secretary of the Board of Education, has now sufficiently recovered from the severe illness which lately prostrated him, as to be able to attend to the duties of his office once more.
At the meeting of the committee of the Wellington Rifle Association, held yesterday evening, it was resolved that the next competition for the cup and other prizes should take place on the 24th May, at the Pollhill Gully Range. Intending competitors will do well to remember that the firing commences punctually at 10 p.m. Targets to he 6x 6, centres 4x 4, bull’s eye 2x2. Ranges, 400, 500, and 600 yards. Live shots at each range, any position. Entrance, 2s. 6d.
The rehearsals of Macbeth at the Theatre Royal have been undertaken with such earnestness by the members of the BatesHoward Dramatic Company, that the public may justly expect to see the play performed this evening in an unusually pleasing manner. Judging from the rehearsals, there will be no hitch anywhere. Mr. Walter Hydes has carefully trained the voices for the performance of Locke’s beautiful music, which in itself is a special feature of attraction. Eor this work the young musician will be found to deserve much credit.
Mr. Hunter sold by auction yesterday, at his stores in Old Custom-house-street, about eighty bales of wool. The principal biddings for the different classes were as follows :—34 hales ewes’ wool in grease, 9kl. per lb.; 14 bales lambs’ wool, per lb.; 24 hales merino, HJd. per lb.; other hales of wool of odd lots went at easy prices. The attendance was not as numerous as was expected. A considerable number of light saddle horses were sold afterwards at Mr. Hunter’s saleyards, in Manners-street. The prices principally ranged about £6 or £7.
' It will be observed from our advertising columns that our old and respected fellowcitizen, Mr. Osgood, has resumed the management of the Metropolitan Hotel, which he relinquished previous to his recent visit to America. Since his return he has made extensive alterations in the house, which has been re-decorated and newly furnished throughout, his observation of hotel business in the United States enabling him to introduce many improvements. A house of this character-is greatly wanted in the Thorudon end ; and as Mr. Osgood intends to devote himself exclusively to its management, it is certain to be creditably conducted. It will be formally opened by Mr. Osgood as host on Monday next. There is a lively prospect before the Fijians —if the measles leave any of them alive. The European Mail published, we need scarcely observe, in Loudon learns from India that “ several barristers of Rangoon have taken their departure from India for Fiji, hoping to find there scope for their abilities uot hitherto accorded to them.” Of what may be the special merits of “a barrister from Rangoon” we plead ignorance; why they were not successful in Calcutta and Madras may partly be conjectured ; but what a Rangoon barrister, self-transported by way of India, can hope to do in Fiji, “ bangs Bannagher.” Wc notice that Allen’s English Opera Company has been strengthened by the accession of Mr. Amies Beaumont, by far the best of Australian tenors, and that the company have gone on to Adelaide, where they will produce the favorite opera bouffe “La Fillo do Madame Angot.”
We regret to learn, by the last Melbourne journals to hand, that Professor Hearn, of the University of Melbourne, lies dangerously ill. It has been necessary, in consequence, to postpone tho commencement of his lectures at the University for the session. The Melbourne Argus says, “ The following telegram concerning the wool sales has been received at the Melbourne agency of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company :—‘London, 27th March, 1875. —Wool sales have closed firmly at level of last sales ; 110,000 bales have been taken for the Continent. Nearly all descriptions have advanced Id. to IJd. The principal advance has been in superior greasy and superior washed clothing ; ordinary washed clothing, market easier. Trade in the manufacturing districts is dull.’ ”
The Home News of the latest date {February 19), has the following : —“ Mr. Julius Vogel has been in London for some few days, but, in consequence of ill-health, has hitherto given little token of his presence. On the 17th inst. a telegram from Sir Donald McLean, to the following effect, was forwarded to the newspapers : —‘Tawhaio visited me at Hettit’swith ins family and chiefs : discussed terms ; cordial relations fairly established.’ A correspondent, probably Mr. Vogel, writes with reference to the above ; — 1 The colony has been for some time improving in its prospects. Since the entire management was left in the hands of the colony, a peaceful policy has been pursued. The result is now scon. The war during the last fifteen years could never be said to be at an end. The King never met Europeans until now. The result has been mainly brought about by the peaceful policy of the colony, and by the pushing on of the construction of public works throughout the North Island, making the natives feel the value of such works by showing them how the value of property is thereby increased. Much also is duo to the fact that these works have afforded active and salutary occupation to the natives —giving them another field for their energies instead of war. But it should not be forgotten, despite present prosperity, the native wars have cost the colony immense sums of money; and it might well bo considered whether some return should not be [undo for the sacrifices borne by the colonists.
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