SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

'Pilpimnnfl, barque, Kelly, from London Witch nf tho Wave barq.no, from iSoi/castlo Waiwora schooner, from Tairua E*rrgccnia, H.M a., Ptevens. i'iom F.jl. M.igio, cutler, from Ponrbyn Island'! Tnupo, s.s-, Wheeler, from tho SoutU

DEPARTURES.

PKOJ SOT"f:"T> T)E PAJRTUIIES. For Newcastle—Brodick Castle, ship, parly For Chatham T^iands— A gn«s, schooner, early For London—C«r»atie, nhin. Glenljra, barque, early For A.Jclftlrlft— Menv*njee Fminjee, shii> eirly For Bydney ami Melbourne—Hero, 2lHt instant For Wjinf^r-i— Avgyle every Wfdnesday For Bay of Islands—lona every Monday For thu Shames—Luna, p.s., Tuesday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hero, ss, from Sydney, 17rh April City of San Francisco, s s, fiom 'JMsco, 28th inotant (Knglish mail) H lVts .Barracouta. from Fiji, at once BMb Nymph, from Fiji, at once Syren, brig, from Hydney Hinemoa, schooner, from T>unpdin' Transit, schooner, from Tlunndin la JEpcocesa, ship, from London ; sailed Feb 9 Bebington, ship (PiUIV), from London; sailed 7th, February Eyno, brigantlne, from Islands, early Loch Lee, schooner, from the Islnnds, early M«gic, cutter.mim Penrbyn Island Albion, bng, from Lyttftltou Warlock, barquo, from Glasgow ; SE>*'ted Fob 9 ElebanlcCasue. cchooner, from O' m n m Fiery Crofis, schooner, from •">'',""' Katl3KK' Snbnnne". ) from Lyttelton; anile*

IMPORTS.

(A $pe<sw,t charge is made ,/cr consignees l names in

this colura \.)

Pfcr Taupo, s.s., from Southern ports :-35 sacks ™alt, 1 1 kegs butler, 8 cases bacon, 43 cases fruit,,7 Kegs, 7 cases, 2 packages. - Henderson and Hacfarlane. agents.

Per Dilniwnnd, barque, from T ondon :— 3 hhds, 3 casks, 1 cue, Ireland Rrothera 11 bales, R cases, Owen > nd Gruh'jro 3 cases, 1 bale, W. C. Wilson, Nev Zealand Herald 7 cases. Henry Brett, Evitui- a -tah 34 anchors, 179 kegs, 'll bos«*, 31 ewes 8 machines, 1G casks, 81 bundles, 2 bales, 300 casks, 393 tons pig iron, T. imd S. Morrin

58 cases American e'ecks, 6 do do chairs, 9 cases saddles and bridles, 1 do spars, 11 do glassware, 2 do cutlery, 4 do hardware, 5 dn sapo, 1 do felt hats, 4 do waterproof clothinc, G do cloth. 1 do basketware, 3 do toys, Ido fancy goods, E and H. leaner _ 124 kegs nails, 13 anvils, G fire iron*, 60 tons pig iron. 2 tanks nifplns stortw, etc, 540 sash-weights, 215G rails, 1 wheel, 2 bars, 7 castings, 1 bag, 8 boxes, N.Z S. Co., agents. Per Bella Mary, from Hobarfc Town :— 8 bales hops, 7 uie;s, 152 cases iam, 320 cases frnit, H. S. Meyers and Co.

3 ca^.C3 leather, 100 do Johnson's jiras, son's do G33 do srvcftn fruit K. ■\nhur

50 do Wil-

Per Witch of the Wave. Iwrqus, from Newcastle : -360 tons coal.—Hcndevson :iurt Macfs-rlano, agents. Per ir^gic, from Pe.urhyn Island:—l 3 tons pearl shell.—M. Kiccol, agent.

EXPORTS.

Per Omaha, brJgftntino, lor fiuucdin :—IOO,OOO feet timber

Per Agnes, brtgantine, for niiathim Islands :- 7 lbs powder, 1100 cartridges, T. and S. Moran.

The h»ij»anttne Omiha has cleared for Dunedin •with 100,000 feet timber.

The barque Witch of the Wstie arrived from New castle on S.iturduy flight, with a cargo of coal con signed fen Messrs Henderson and UTacfarlane, The bricautice Agnes hns cleared for the Chatham Islands with a general cargo. The Taupo arrived in iha Manukau from the South yesterday. Passengers—]Vlr and Mrs Cnke, Massrs Butt, Mcikle, Myers, Wentwbrth, Williams. H. W. Williams. Marts, Tophett. Jam««. Taller-man, Hudson, Oniburf?, Peters. Mci'arlane, and Cimeron. The lon?-lpoltcd fnr London barque Dilpussund came into harbour on Saturday night, after a passage Of 114 dnjs from p. rt to port: Sha bring* only a few passengers, but a full general cargo, and comes con signed t.j-the New Zealand Shipping Co. Captain Keely reports having experienced very he'.vy wea'her especially in the Southern Ocean. 'Passe; :-.;:j—Mr Mitchell, Mrs knekley and five children. Noncn.—Thfi s.s. Llewellyn is to sail for Levuka to-morrow (Tuesday) at 4 p.m., and not on Wednes day, its stated in the morning papers. The cutter Magic arrived from Penrhyn Island yesterlfiy afternoon, with a cwgo of Island produce. The Magic called at Savage laland on the way up. H.M.S. Barracouta, Captain Stevens, arrived from Fiji and Samoa this afternoon. She anchored in the man-o-war ground astern of the Sappho.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Port Chalmers, April 15, Anivea—a.s. Ersby, from Sydney.

Bluff, April 16.

The Albion arrived at Cam; left ATelbourne at 11 am on the 11th; cleared the Heath at 210 pm ; gpoke theArawataat 11 am on the. 14th Passed the Sounder's at 11.41 am on the 15th. She brings the English mail, ex China, 30 saloon and ten steerage passoßgers, and 176 ton? of cargo for all ports. She sails lor Dnnedin this afternoon. Madame lie Murslra is a passenger for Puuedin.

Arrived yesterday, the ship Pomona, 85 days out from Glasgow, with 150 immigrants, all well. They were landed to-day. The ship sailed for Port Chal mers.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKLAND.

Matls wiiii/ Ctosß as follows:— For Thames this day at 5 30 pm, and to-morrow ai

spm For Coromandel this day at 5 30 pm For Karotonga on Tuesday at 9 a m For Port Fitzroy, per Wator Lily, to-morrow at 10 am For Taranaki and Southern proviQeca, per Taupo, to-

morrow at 12 45 p m ' . For Wanganu, to-morrow at-11 a m Bar Waiwera, Kawau, and Matakana, ,'etc, to-

morrow at 10 am For Levuka on Tuesday next at 3 p m For Trypliena, to-morrow at 3 p m For Gisborne and yapier on Wednesday at 3 p m For Eufisoll, Wangaroa, andMongonul, per lona, to morrow at 4 p m (Signed)

8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

What can you buy from Holloway A Oarlick ? Handsome Drawing-room Suites in Silk Rep Horsehair and Damask Suites Great variety of Chaira, Looking Glasses, Tables Drawers, "Washstands, ToHet Sets Mattresses Palliasses, Pillows, all iinda Iron and Wood Bedsteads and Cots.

JUST OPENED.

Beautiful lot ~of Winceys from /6J per yard, worth /9 Crimean Shirtings, extra good value Blankets, Sheeting, and Quilts from 3/11 ■ Hearth Rugs and Carpets Another Shipment of Door Mats at 2/11 Fancy Hosiery, Stays at 2/11, worth 4/6 Table Covers, Damasks, &c. Shawls, Hats, and Millinery.

Country Settlers will find it convenient to deal with 118, as we can fwpply Drapery, Clothing', Millinery, and Furnishing Goods, which will he well packed, and forwarded with Despatch.

BIRTH.

SMITH—On the IGth instant, Mrs. Walter Smith, Cook-street, of a son. RtRHI'.ROOK—On the IGth April, at her residence, Gnifton Koail, Mrs. W. Itushbrook of a daughter.

DEATH.

HAYNES—On the 17th instant, at her parents' rest denco, Nelson-streot, Margaret Mary, youngest daughter of William and Isabella Haym s, aged 4 years and 11 months.

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

MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1876.

For che cause that lacks assistance, For tlit wrong that needs resistance, l'"or th» future in the distance,

And the good that we can do.

Sir GEORGE Gkev's suggestion to the Govern ment that a Royal Commission should be sent from England to enquire into the complaints which he makes of injustice on behalf of Auckland, and to investigate the administration of tho Colony during the last five years ought not to be lost sight of. The Assembly will meet jin June. We shall again see the practised, unscrupulous Premier surrounded by the nonentities who work with him. There will be Sir Donald, shaking hi 3 wise head, to the terror of Southern members, whenever anyone dares propose a change in the mysterious department over; which he presides. It will be useless for Auckland members to point to lands locked up, to lands filched from the. public, or to jobbery in every line. Sir Donald has only to hint at the possibility of " Native Complications." and the southern members are with him to a man. They care little for the settlement of Auckland Waste Lands, but they care a great deal to keep the peace and save them selves from the slightest chance of the costs of war. To their terrified imaginations Sir Donald is the incarnation of peace. They forget the million of borrowed money spent during the last five years for so called de fence, and the sixty thousand a year the colony has now to pay for interest upon it. They do not know the widespread dissatis faction among the Maoris in spite of that expenditure. The fact remains. Sir Julius is the great borrower and the skilful cor rupter, while Sir Dpnald will not work with any one else but him. The Assembly is pretty sure to go in for a new Loan, and if Sir Julius can get the Provincial Administra tion into his hands, the expenditure and the patronage of ministers will be enormously increased, and their berths will be ; safe for another few years. The printing and the advertising alone will be no small thing, and give the Government new tools from the venal members who disgrace the press. The number of offices to be filled will be very great, and be used as a temptation to venal members of the Assembly, With these weapons at the command of an unscrupulous ministry the chance of justice to any particular district is small. Those who have battened on the expenditure of the last five years ; those who have used their positions to acquire great tracts of public land; those who were poor and unknown five years ago, but who are now wealthy and filling offices of large emolument in the public service,' are all of them evil examples and corrupted of the public sentiment in the Legislature. An honest Government going in only to do what was for the good of the people, would be hounded out by these cor morants, who regard as [fools,! any men entering public life, except as an opening to advance their own selfish interests. It is hopeless to look for justice from an Assembly so constituted and so led. The honest men in it will be divided and weakened by honest difference of opinion. The others will be a united band, united by the self-interest to which all other considerations will be sub servient. If thel Ministry had only the forces and the'public opinion of the colony at

their back they would not dare to act hi this way. They would see the uselessness of cor rupting the Assembly, for they would have the people outside to deal with as well. But- we have only to read the insolent taunt 3 in their organs, in the Presi, to see on;what they really rely. It is upon "the Pearl and the Sappho, and the ships of Her Majesty's navy," as a letter in the Cross Raid a few days ago, when inviting " the braggarts " who had threatened so loudly, to come forward "while Her Majesty's ships were in the harbour." We hull the taunt back upon tho Cross aud its letter writer. It is they, and not.the people of the colony, who are disloyal. It is they who would use Her Majest3T's gracious name, and Her Majesty's forces to impose a government of snobs upon the people of the colony. If Her Majesty's name is to be used as a cloak for the designs of mean and base men, let us have a Eoyal Commission to eettle the differences between us. W"

shall be perfectly satisfi*^ rea j; on its decision. If a Commission be denier'^ ie^. y g }j ear no more of her Majesty's I6rces being used to terrify and coerce the people of tho colony. Let Ministers know they must trust only to the willing support they can get from the pooplo. We guarantee a different tone immediately in Sir Julias Vogel, in the satellites in the Ministry, who reflect the light of his countenance, and in the abuse betrayers of a great public trust who support his designs in the Press of the

colony,

A.aniuiy persona baliece that the " Great Hibernicon " now being exhibited in the City Hall is the same ns was shewn some eighteen months ago, by the Messrs Baker, we may state that Mr Everett's "Hibernicou" is quite distinct and altogether different from Baker's Hibcrnicon. We may also mention the fact that the performers and singers, Who will appear ici the City Hall to-night, bring with them a well-earned reputation from the sister colonies.

Mr Luacombe Searall, the pianist of the " Great Hibernicon," is equally celebrated as an author arid composer. Mr Searall is the author of the fine sentimental song, "I'm dreaming, ever dreaming,' as sung by Madam Anna Bishop, and which has become a popular favourite through the instrumentality, in a great measure, of this well-known artiste. Mr Searall is also the composer of the Zea landia Polka Mazurka, the Fantasia on Olfonback's celebrated air, of which nearly 1500 copies were sold in Sydney, and other successful musical compositions.

The painters of Auckland will hold their quarterly meeting this evening in the meet ing room of the Young Men's Christian Association.

The monthly "inspection of the Victoria Rifle Volunteers will take place to-morrow (Tuesday) evening in the Drill-shed. Mem bers are desired to be in attendance in undress uniform, with arms and accoutre-

ments,

The journeymen shipwrights of Auckland will hold a special meeting this evening in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, at which members are requested to attend, as business of importance to the society will be intro duced for discussion.

We call attention to an advertisement in our columns requesting the St. Matthew's Sunday-school choir, and members of the singing class to attend at the school room on Tuesday evening. We are also glad to see that the weekly practice is again to com mence, as we feel certain that such meetings do much in keeping up a spirit of unity amongst those attending, and also in increas ing the numbers in the school. We hope as the winter evenings are coming on to hear of several entertainments being got up by the members of the above choir. We notice that any children belonging to the school are Invited to join the weekly practice.

Mr Jameg Sivewright died jesterday in tho Provincial Hospital, of diphtheria, in the 52nd year of his ago. This gentleman was well-known in Auckland in connection with mining business. He was a native of Scot land, a man of education and intelligence, and was well-known at the once flouritjhing, but now defunct, debating class of the Young Men's Christian Association.

The Parnell District Board Lave taken out summonses against some of the residonts for non-payment of their rates.

To the Editor : Sir,—ln the preamble of a statute passer) in the year 1441, in the reign of the good King, Henry VI., for the regula tion of the silk trade, it was enacted :—"Per sons purchased goods, trusting that it shall be within, a« it sheweth without, whore of a truth it sheweth the contrary." To provide a remedy for these malpractices, a fine was ordered to be paid on each yard of silk when sold as such, not to exceed four marks, or 1G shillings. Now Mr Editor, is that law re pealed. If not I will bring a case against one of our Auckland drapers for selling a mate rial as silk; and receiving the price as such. And now my wife tells me after three months wear it is half cotton. The mercers here may be imposed on, but the statute in question ]eavea them no exemption. I remember a case occurring a few years ago, of a celebrated Bond-street tailor bringing an action against one of his customers for a heavy amount. The clothes were acknowledged, but the tailor lost his suit because he acknowledged that he had put silk buttons on the suits, and the Act of Parliament only allowed buttons made of brass, silver, or gold. This had been made to protecttheßirmingham manufactory. Next session of Parliament this law was repealed; but I believe that about silk mercers has nofc been repealed. However, sir, T request a reply on the subject, and am youra very truly. Poor Man.

We notice that the day and night school in connection with the Carlton Academy, conducted by Mr Andrews, will re-open to-morrow evening at the nsual hour.

We have much pleasure in informing our numerous readers, that Mr Adam Cairns, late of the Koyal Mail Hotel, has succeeded to the proprietorship of the Cosmopolitan Hotel, at the corner of Queen and West Queen street, where he is prepared to supply genuine articles of malt and hop. The daily ordinary is under the lesseeship of Mr Clarke, who is giving the utmost satisfaction in the feeding line. We believe that the well-known urbanity and courtesy both of Mr Cairns and Mr Clarke will stimulate and establish feelings of mutual respect and confidence between those gentlemen and the public at large.

To the Editor Sir,—l attended an enter tainment on Good Friday evening in connec tion with Mr Edger's congregation in the Lome-street Hall, and was particularly struck with the fact that readings, however good, are a mistake at a concert. The reading of Mr Cooper was a complete failure, and the others, although tolerable, were not received with pleasant satisfaction. I felt convinced therefore, that a concert should be a concert and nothing else. Persons who attend a concert are not disposed to listen to readings, and especially when such readings are of a heady and lugubrious character. — Yours, &c, W. P.

The annual public meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society, will be held at the Young Men's Christian Association, on Wednesday evening. The venerable Archdeacon Maunsell, will take the chair at half past seven o'clock. The Rev E. Backhouse will give an interesting account of the Society's operations during the past year. A collection will be made at the close of the meeting in aid of the v Sooiety's funds.

The members oE the Hope of Auckland Teat of Eechabites, will hold their annual tea and conoert in the' Lome-street Hall, on Wednesday evening. An excellent pro gramme is in preparation, and will appear iv to-morrow's issue.

A fearful tragedy is reported from Titnaru which may turn out worse than eveu the wretched details make it out. The story is briefly bub graphically told in the form of Press Agency Telegram as follows : ',' At ODe o'clock on Saturday morning a fire broke out in a cottage under suspicious circum stances. The house was occupied by a man named Sydney Jones and a woman known a« Nellie Duncan. On the neighbourhood being alarmod and 'assistance arriving, Sydney and another man, named Baker, were seen lying outsidb, near a live fence, the former raving mad drunk, the latter in a sound drunken steeps The police took charge of them. The former had to be held down by two policemen. After the fire had nearly exhausted itself, the chaired remains of a woman, supposed^ % v ' D & Nellie Duncan, were found -oM a fofa a. doctor was sent <or, who examined them by the light of a candle. The remains were taken to a neighbouring hotel, and the men to the lock up. A drunken row had been heard in the house a little while previously to the fire. The Titnaru Fire Brigade did nob arrive till after the house was burnt. The night was fortunately calm,"

To-morrow evening Mr and Mrs Wiltshire will commence their great walking feats in the Lorne-sireefc Hall, the particulars of which will be noticed in our next issue.

Our London correspondent " Greenstone" is responsible for the following.:—" It seems almost certain that a Hear-Admiral will shortly be sent out as commander-in-chief on the Australian station. From the great im portance of your colonies there is no doubt that this ought to have been done long since."

The attention of our readers is directed to the syatetn of hand-writing advertised by Mr Nicholson in our columns to-day. _ This gentleman who has only just arrived in the province has taken up his residence at 98 Grey-street and advertises public and private classes for teaching ladies and gentlemen to write a good flowing hand. Mr Nicholson's system claims the advantages of facility and rapidity, and the advertiser guarantees that uuluss improvement is manifested in four lessons ttie fees will be returned. From specimans we have seen of the system it appears to possess the advantages it claims.

The New York physicians havo arrived at the conclusion that a terrible amount of ill ness is occasioned by the impurities contained in soap, especiallp iv scented, says the Pall Mall Gazette. Now, this is strange, for Mr Alleuder and four Auckland doctors wanfc to make out that soap-boiling is one of the healthiest operations to have going on near one.

One of the most influental papers in Ger many (Tlie Gazette of- ColoyncJ has in its issue of the 14th January, under the heading of Australia, the following :—" The steamer Vasco de Gama, which arrived in San Fran cisco on the 20th December, reports that serious engagements have taken place with the natives in Auckland."

St. James's Improvement Association will not meet this evening.

From one end of the colony to the other the Press havo condemned in the strongest terms Sir .iulius Vogel's attitude towards Sir George Grey. For once the opinion of papers of all shades of politics is nnanimous. Even the Southern Cross and the New Zealand Times, mere mouthpieces of the Ministry, and the professed exponents of Sir Julius Vogel's views and wishes, have found it necessary so far to assert their public cha racter, as to admit they are ashamed of him. After that it only remainß for the Government Gazette to follow in a similar strain. It is curious, too, to notice how exactly alike are the impressions which the Premier's action has made in the different places. His vulgaiity and coarse ness have disgusted everybody, and created an universal feeling of humiliation in such a person being at the head of the Government; whilst at the same time everybody is wonder ing that so cunning a man should have com mitted a palpable blunder of policy. The people in Auckland indeed, regard the matter rather diflerently from those of in other parts of the country, where, with scarcely an exception, .Sir Julius Vogol is intensely blamed without any great sympathy being felt for Sir George Grey. In Auckland the effect ,of the correspondence has been to create a deep and bitter hatred of the Premier, and a corresponding affection for and devotion to the Superintendent.— Timaru Herald.

A private correspondent writing from Coromandel, says lie thinks he will give the place a trial a little longer. He observed " The Union Beach Company is getting gold hand-over-fist. The Beach Real Company and New Palmerston Company are sinking for the celebrated beach reef of the Union Beach, and they are bound to cut it. (Certain Aucklanders will be glad to hear this.) The Neptune have struck a fair shew of gold, and are also going to sink for the black reef, which runs through their ground (it is believed) at a depth of 60 feet. If all these turn out as expected, the place will look up." Our own correspondent also says mining prospects are improving.

THE CHURCHES.

Yesterday being Easter Sunday the Angli can churches were tastefully decorated with suitable text 3 illustrative of the resurrection of the Saviour. At

ST. PAUL'S

the floral and textual illustrations were dis tinguished by judgment and taste. Over the arch leading towards the east, were the words " Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts," over the choir, in white letters, " Christ is risen from the dead," and other parts of the church displayed other texts of equal import and sacred significance. The pulpit was decorated with evergreens and white crosses, which had a pleasing effect. The service of the Holy Communion was held at eight o'clock, conducted by the minister, Rev. C. M. Nelson, when twenty-four recipients were in attendance. The morning service was read by the Rev. Mr Nelson, after which the Bishop preached an impressive sermon from Col. c. 3v. 7. The subsequent communion service was held by the Bishop and minister, of which '93 com municants partook. Rev Mr Nelson per formed the whole of the evening service, which was largely attended, preaching from St Matthew, c. 16 v. 6. The anthem in the morning was Sir John Goss's " Christ our passover," from Ist Cor. c. 5 verses 7 and 8. The evening anthem was Sir G. Elvey's Christ being raised from the dead, etc., from Romans, c. 6v. 9. At

St. Matthew's

the morning and evening services were c n ducted by the incumbent, Rev R. S. Has sard; in the afternoon Bishop Cowie ad dressed the children. This church was also suitably adorned with floral emblems of Easter-tide. The memorial window to the late minister Rev David Jones was also put in, and added much to the interest of the occasion. The handsome lectern, the present of Mrs Jones previous to her leaving for England was also used for the first time. The church was largely attended, and the discourses though brief, were eminently suited to the day.

PITT STBEET,

The Pitt-street anniversary sermons were preached to full congregations, that in the morning by Rev Warlow Davies from Sam. c. 18, v. 24. In the afternoon Rev Mr Wat kin delivered a pleasing address to the children, In the evening, the successor of Rev A. Reid, namely Rev Mr Kirla,preached from Ecclea. c. 12, v. 22, " Rem<Sfcber now thy Creator in the days of thy ycKith," and

elaborated his text with much earnestness and^truth. The collection at the close of the services amounted r 0 £24 18s. KM. The cathedral of

ST. PATRICK

was largely attended. Mass was held at 9 a.m., when the members of the Hibernian and Australasian Catholic Society received the Holy communion. The celebrant of the eleven o'clock mass was Ttfiv Father Riordan, aesisfced by Rev Father O'Dwver, Deacon; and Rev Father Simpson, sub-Deacon. The singing of the choir was excellent-, in which Miss Uzzie Morgau took part. In the even ing, at vespers and benediction, Miss Shana ghan. directed line sfojs»g at the several services with miich ability.

T.OKNK-STKETO. , The congregation worshipping at Lorne sfcreet attended at the Hall yesterday in large numbers, when Rev S. Edger delivered two well-studied discourses ; that in the morning was on the "Power of Divine Love on the soul of man," and that in the evening on the "Resurrection." The ideas were mostly from the teachings of St. Paul, and the silent evolutions of nature, and was of a poetical and figurative character.

SHERIDAN-STREET.

The Primitive chapel of . Sheridan-street was well attended yesterday, Rev. W. Tinsley preached in the morning from the enistle of -Tames, c. 1, v. 27. Rev. T. Hodgson preached in the afternoon from John, c. 7, v. 46. and Rev. Walter Harris in the evening from. Col. c. 3, v, 1. The choir sang appropriate hymns, and the collections wore considerably in advance of those of previous occasions.

Australian Telegrams.

[PER ' A.LTUON ' AT THE BLUFF.]

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

MELBOURNE,

April 10.

Parliament ha* been prorogued to the 9th of May. The Governor's speech promised that measures would be taken for retrench ment during the brief recess. The revenue returns have shewn beyond the estimate, being an increase of £11(5.000 on the corresponding quarter, and £375,000 nn the whole year. Over a million was de rived from the land in rental and sales.

A loan bill for three million has been passed, including a sum of £1.300,000 for rnilway construction, and over half-amillion for school buildings.

The Assembly negativpd the proposal to expend £300 on a picture of Mr Wilson Gray, the Premier thinking that others had been quite as much disinterested as Mr Wilson Gray and obtained no recognition of their services.

The first of the salmon ova at Neildown has been hatched, and is doing well.

Discharged employees of L. Stevenson and Sons informed the Customs that the firm had been in the habit of pursuing systematic frauds, in connection with Custom entries. Strict search was instituted by the depart ment, and all seemed to be going on well until Friday last, when the firm declined to allow the Customs access to certain private documents. Upon this refusal, the Custom officers were placed in charge of the store, Stevenson's people secured a gang of men and forcibly ejected the officers from the building. Later in the afternoon, the Cus tom officers again took possession, but not without much trouble and some bloodshed. The large store in Flinders-lane was literally besieged by the officers, led by the collector, who received a nasty wound on the head. Bein" unable to obtain entrance in front, the atfcac' og party got in at the rear, and now reign in possession. The affair has caused great excitement and will lead to further proceedings.

The Melbourne Cup this year will be a splendid prize to the winner. The Club have brought the added money up to 500 80vs., and in addition, Mr James Blaekman, the chairman of the Victoria Racing Club, gives a gold cup, valued at 200 guineas. The arrangement made by the Adelaide Government with Bishop Bagnion of the Greek Church for the introduction of 40,000 statute adults into the Northern territory is considered a good stroke of policy. The immigrants, who are also to be of the Greek faith, are to have grants of land at a small rental, with the fee simple at the end of ten years. The Bishop himself is to receive GOO acres of land and £1000.

The Easter Holiday.

Easter is observed in almost every country, even in lands outside the pale of Christian ity, with certain degrees of reverence, and Eaßter Monday is generally claimed by the people as their legitimate holiday. In some countries, as in England and the sister islands, it has a twofold significance, it is memorable in its inspiration of hope of im mortality, through the resurrection of the Divine founder of our common Christianity, and sweet in its green and flowery promises of good to come. The children must put on something new at Easter, or the little birds will spot such children in their way to the Church or the village green. It is moreover the " feast of eggs," and persona of all denomi nations, except thorough heathens, must have eggs for breakfast. This custom, however, is passingaway, and families generally are thank ful for what they can get. In these colonies, al though a great many are devoured, the term of Easter is not so full of significance, except to lawyers in their meditative excursions into the country and by the calm seaside. Here, nature, instead of adorning herself with violets and daisies'and sweet-briar, puts on her wintry garments and breathes her wintry strains through the gum trees. Easter, how ever, is a people's holiday,1 and we notice that a variety of entertainments and excursions have been provided for holiday keepers.

PITT STREET.

The annual Easter assembly in connection with Pitt-street Wesleyan school, will be held this evening in Pitt-street school-room, v hen addresses will be delivered by Revs R. F. Macnicol, Wm. Kirk, W. J. Watkin, Wm. Gittos, W. J. Williams and other gentlemen. Tea will be on the table at six o'clock,

THE THEATRE,

The managers of the Prince of Wales Theatre have arranged for this evening's amusement a sensational drama, entitled " Check and Counter Check," written by a colonial hand, and which met with much success at Dunedin. Mrs Bates will represent Clara, and Mr Bates the hero of the piece. The whole will con clude with the lively comedy of the "Mar ried Rake," which will be new to Auckland. Messrs Lawrence, Collier, Searle, and others will do their best in making the evening pleasant and agreeable. ""The Streets of New York," ion [Saturday evening, was ex hibited with satisfaction.

THE HIBERNICON.

We have referred at length to this excellent entertainment which will be repeated this evening. »

LORNE-STREET HALL,

Mr P. Doran's variety entertainment will take place this evening in the Lome-street Hall, for which an excellent entertainment has been provided, consisting of songs, recita tions, and a quadrille party.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Joseph Newman, Esq., J.P.)

DRUNKARDS.

The following were brought up and fined, as under :—John Taylor, 5s and costs; John Ross, 20s; Wm. Edgar, 5s ; James Muir. 5a ; John Johnston, 108 ; Patrick Callaghan, ss. William Kirk forfeited his bail. Maria Lysaght was fined 10s for being drunk and disorderly.

BAB LANGUAGE. Jas. Murlcy pleaded not guilty to making

use of obscene language last evening in Queen

street. , ._, ~, The offence being proved by Constable Revel, the prisoner was fined 10s and costs

OBSTRUCTING A CONSTABLE. John C. Barnes, a young man, was charged with obstructing Constable Allen, on the 16th instant, while in the execution of his ()n the application of Sub-Inspector Pardy the case was remanded until to-morrow. The prisoner, who pleaded not guilty, was arln itted to bail on his own recognisances of £10.

This was all the business

CABLEGRAMS.

[PJEtESS A.GBNCY.]

London April 14. The University Boat Race took place yes terday. Cambridge beat Oxford by four lengths.

Suez Mail News.

(PER THE ALBION.)

Mki/botjrne, April 10. Tidings have been received from Central Africa of the welfare of Colonel Gordon. The medical attendant wSa bad, and there was no white man in his party. Joliffe (of the Isle of Wight), the famous steeplechase rider, was killed in the Hunting down railway accident. A remarkable walking-match has taken place at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, be tween Edward Weston, an American, and William Perkin, the fastest walker in Eng land. They were to walk for 24 consecutive hours ; the one covering the greatest distance in that time to be declared the winner. Perkin retired at 65 miles, while Weston completed 109 miles unexhausted. The Zingari and Gentlemen of England Eleven have projected a visit to America, to play a series of matches for the world's championship. Nearly 130 people in a Lancashire village, near Boston, have been suffering from blood poisoning traced from milk from diseased cows, or adulterated with water polluted by

sewagfi. In the Clifton appeal case, involving the quesMon of the personality of Satan, and the enternity of punishment, the Lord Chancel lor's decision is against the clergyman, who is admonished to admit Mr Jenkins to the Sacrament, and pay costs. A book, entitled "Edward the VII." has created some sensation. The World calls it a blackguard work, containing blas phemy, indecency, disloyality, and personal abuse. Respectable papers refuse to adver tise it.

The Daily Tdegragh has been compelled to apologise to three Hastings Magistrates for a sensational article reflecting on tbeir justice in sentencing an incorrigible offender to six weeks' imprisonment with hard labour for stealing cabbages. The labours of the International Committee for the construction of a submarine tunnel have resulted in the establishment of a per fect agreement on all essential points. The story of Lord Ripon's pift of £10,000 to the Pope is declared untrue. Of seven new baronets created, four are Conservative members of Parliament.

Large supplies of dead meat, brought over from America, found a ready sale in the London and Liverpool markets. The steam ers have fitted up large compartments for conveyance of the meat. The captain of the Statbam has been fined £20, at Queenstown, for neglecting to find immigrants with a proper quantity of food and water.

Some citizens of Dublin have resolved to forward to the Queen a request that, accom panied by the Prince of Wales, she would visit the Irish capital this year. A fire occurred at a cotton mill at Bolton, throwing 150 persons out of employment. The damage is £30,000. The woolen mill of Mr Sheard of Batley, which afforded employ ment to nearly 1000 people, was burned. The damage amounts to £20,000. The Black Rock mill, near Stalevbridge, was also burned ; damage £20,000. Several persons were seriously injured. It is stated that £600,000 was paid by Insurance Companies last year to owners of cotton mills burned down.

Obituary : Mr W. R. Calender, the Con servative member for Manchester ; Sir Win. Jackson, a large coal owner ; John Henry .Barker, formerly Police Magistrate at Clerk enwell; Fred. Lemantine, a French actor ; Dr Dyker, a musician and composer, and a contributor to "Hymns Ancient and Modern;" Paulett Scoupe, 34 years member for Stroud ; Sir John Coleridge, aged 85 ; Justice Keat ing ; Sir Baldwin Walker ; Dr Eichard Wing, physician ; and Solar, the traveller.

Small-pox of a very virulent type is pre vailing at Bombay, and many Europeans are attacked. Two temporary hospitals are to be erected immediately for the accomodation of patients. The English passengers declined to proceed in the Bangalore from Galle, as several cases had occurred on board, and there was no alternative but to send back the China, but she brings no cargo.

The steamer Orestes has been lost outside Galle harbour. All on board were say cd.

THE THREE FISHERS.

Three fshers went sailing north, south, east, and west, North, south, east, and west with their nets let down; Each thought of his billet and hoped for the best, Whilst Macandrew stood bowing them out of the [town/

For men must work and ministers reap, The little they earn in office to keep, Tho' the colony be groan ..... ing. Sir Julius sat in his thorny bow'r, And trim'cl his lamp as it flicker'd down, He look'd at the squall that threaten'd his pow'r, And at night rach\l his brains in a study brown. But his plans won't work and his colleagues weep, For storms are sudden and Supers are deep, And the colony is moan ing. Three flshers caught poaching in fair Auckland, Are hanging their heads and their nether lips down ; For mildly they're given to understand, Xhat they'd better go back to Wellington;?!. For men must work next session to sweep Abases away, and sable sheep; Then good bye to the people's groan ing.

TELEGRAPHIC.

CHRISTCHURCH.

[Per Press Telegram .Agency.] This day. The land Bales have been very good for some time. The total amount received this year will be £50,000 or £00,000 in excess of estimate made by Government last session of Provincial Council.

PATEA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Saturday. A fire broke out at about five this morning in McGuire's store. The building was entirely destroyed. It was insured in the South British for £400, and stock for £300. There was a very heavy stock, valued at £3,500. The contents of Price's iron safe were all right. No other building was in-

jured.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Saturday,

The plasterers at the new Government Euildings have been refused the additional Is per day, and will be on strike after to day.

CHRISTCHURCH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Saturday.

The following are the acceptances :— Tradesman's Plate Handicap : Guy Fawkes, 9sfc 111b; Parawhanui; Bst 51bs; Tadmor, 6at 131bs ; Hercules, 7st 91bs ; Ariel, 7sfc 71bs j Fishhook, 7st 51bs ; Pungawerewere,

7at 51bs ; Elfin Kinp, 7st 31bs ; Tattler UW« The Chief, Gst; Wild Rose, sst 7lbs *

THE VOLUNTEERS.

A rifle match at Mount Eden Bange took place this foteuoon between the Hobson Com pany, A K.V., and the Engineer Company and cadets. ihe conditions -were--- To shoot at 800, 400', and SCO yards, 5 shots at each range. The day was not at all favour able to good shooting the wind being very gusty and uncertain. £ome very good scores, however, were made. Bandmaster McComish made the 'excellent score of 51 points. W. Carson followed next on behalf of the Hobsons with 41. Vol. Mears made 44, and Sergeant-Mojor Eady 44, and a sub stitute 40, on behalf of the Engineers. The totals were : EDgineeis, .T7l; Hobsons, 333 leaving the Engineers a victory of 38 points' We congratulate the Engineers on thus win*. ning this match for we feel sure the Bobsong will not let it rest long in that way. The thanks of both corps are due to the officer commanding the Kaval* Brigade for placing the range at their disposal.

Auckland Racing Club.

AUTUMN MEETING

Patron :' Sis Excellency the Marquis of Normanbv President: Mr James Watt. Vice-President :: Mr Joseph Banks.' Stewards: Mr J. McCSjli Clnrk, Mr A. Incilind Caitain Fraser, Mr Wrrl JilcLstighlaii, Captain ' Walmsley, Mr K. flTaftara, Nx Thomas Morriii. Judge : Mr Robert Grahanr.- Starter : Mr Robert Wynyard. Clerk of the Scales: Mr W, J Marts, : Clerk of the Course : Mt; Thomas .A. Brown', Handicapper : Mr H. E. Handley, Secretary : Mr Win. Perctval. The first day's racing of the Autucra Meet*

ing by the Auckland Racing Club, was inaugurated to-day under very favorable circumstances. The high wind which some-

what detracted from the pleasantness of the weather operated beneficially rather than otherwise on the receipts at the gates, for it effectually prevented the numerous water parties from eventuating, and no doubt in plenty of instances induced the intending sailors to seek the race course in preference to the "briny." Then again the expected presence of the Governor and bis suite, and Commodore Hoskins and the Naval officers was another " draw," while the fact that the ' splendid band of the Pearl was to play during the afternoon in the Grand Stand enclosure was also a great attraction. The interesting character of the programme' must not be put down as the least inducement to the spectators. Although the class of the animals engaged is below the average, yet the raceß were generally voted very open, and no sign of that public Me noir, a walk-over, appeared likely. The last few days have been singularly barren of any startling accidents or rumours of accidentß to the candidates. So far as we have been able to"ascertain, the training'of the nags has been conducted with unusual facility owing to the general rains which have lately refreshed the. earth. The question whether the KaciDg Club have made a mistake in separating the two days of their Autumn Meeting has beem a good deal debated, and would be answered by the majority in the affirmative if it were intended that this year's arrangement should stand permanently, but there is no likelihood of that, and as a preliminary to the alteration of the fixture from the Queen's Birthday and the 25th May to Easter Monday and Tues day, the present shift does well enough. The i earliest arrivals on the course this morniDg were as usual the lessees of the bars and booths and their employees and traps. The high wind caused the setting up of the booths to be rather a hazardous proceeding, but it was accomplished without any bad accidents,1 Mr Archard was early on the scene super intending the storirig of the Grand Stand bar with creature comforts which had a great run during the afternoon. This portion of the arrangement was well seen to and caused general satisfaction. The Grand Stand was well patronised during the afternoon, and in spite of rude Boreas the fair sex showed up well, the toilettes displaying the excellent taste of our Auckland ladies. A space in the middle of the Stand was reserved for the Government House party who arrived by noon. The Governor was accompanied by his Aides-de-camp, Captains Maling and lev Patourel. There is a strong breeze blowing, and altogether the day is rather disagreeable. - There were about 500 persons on the ground.

The first race started at 1.15, It was a very good start. Betting was in favor of Isaac Walton; although Polly Plum, Aierolite, Bedouin, and May Moon had backers. On passing the Grand Stand first time Bedouin led, followed closely by May Moon and Derby. When about half way round May Moon passed Bedouin, and when opposite the Grand Stand going up the hill, Bedouin, May Moon, and Isaac Walton were all together. A few more yards and Bedouin dropped back, leaving May Moon still leading, with Isaac Walton close up. A splendid race now ensued between these two, the others being consi derable distance behind. In coming into the straight, the rider of May Moon commenced to whip, and Isaac, apparently hard held, until within a few leDgths of the winning post May Moon still kept the lead, when Isaac was let out and came in some two lengths .ahead. Polly came up well in the run home, and passed the Grand Stand a good third. She was closely pressed by Derby and Airelolite, who were neck and neck. The race resulted thus A — . ,

Trial Stakes, of 30 soys, with a sweep of 2 sovsench added. Entrance, 2 soys ; weight for age. Maidens at time of starting allowed, for 3 years, 5 lbs; 4 y»ars, lOlbs; 6 years aiid npwaids, 14 lbs. Winners of (handicaps excepted) 50 soys in one event since Ist November, 1875, to carry 7 lbs penalty; of 100 soys, 10 lbs ; of 150 soys, 14 lbs. Distance, one mile and a quarter,

Mr W. Walters' br c Isaac 'Walton, 3 years (Stewart) I; Mr O. C. McGec's bm May Moon, 4 years (Hudson) 2 Mr B. Quinlan's b m Polly Plum, aged (J.King) .. 3 Mr J. A, Campbell's b g Derby, 4 years .. •• * Mr James Walmsley's be Aerolite. 2years.. .. » Mr H. C. Young's brh Bedouin, 5 years .. ■• » Mr W-tßobbett-'s eh g The Lawyer, 4years .. •• '

Considering May Moon had to carry 121bs more than Isaac Walton, and being a very Bmall mare, her performance astonished most on the ground. The Pearl's band is giving us some magni ficent music.

Tradesman's Plate (Handicap),'of 40sovs. Nomi nation, 2 soys. Acceptance, 1 soy at the post. Dis tance, one mile.

Betting : Even on Perfume, G to 4 against Medea, 2 to 1 against Deception, 4 to 1 against others. Bedouin scratched. All the others Btart..

All the horses entered for this race came up to the post. The start was not a good one. After a quarter of a mile had been covered Perfume took the lead, closely fol lowed dy Polly Plum, with the Belle third. and Deception fourth, Medea having bolted off the course immediately aftei starting. -At the turn in coming home Polly Plum collared Pefume, but it was evident" that the jockey was ready for an emergency. A few minutes after Polly Plum was seen whipping. The race was a very good one and resulted Mr McGee taking the money ; Mr Quinlan's Polly Pl«m being a good second. The horses arrived in the folowing order :—

Mr O. C. McGee's b m Perfume, 5 years, ■ • \ Mr P. Quinlan's b m Polly Plum, aged «•■» Mr A. Lamb's bm La Belle, 8 years • • j*,, Mr M. O'Sullivan's b m Deception, G yaars .. * Mr B. C Young's brb. Bedouin, 5 years •■ « Mr.W. Walters' chm Medea, 4 years ■• « His.J Excellency is how dining with tne members of the Club. , .. Mr Thos. A. Brown, the Clerk of the Course, had a very narrow escape from being killed this morning. Juat as he was leaving home for the course he was thrpwn violently from his horse. He fortunately .. escaped") with only a few bruises. ,

fill IfVftlNft WttiL MONDAY, kPBXLIX i#t



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