SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

iicro, s.s., t>o7 tins, Uaptain Jl\ , ironi Melbourne, via Sydney

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Horo, from Melbourne :— n(5 bags rice—Owen & Graham. 5 pkgs. tobacco, 13 jjivtcs. groceries, 5 half-chests tea. 50 boxes tea.—Barnett-& Levy. 11 coi.'s rone.—Sti ne Brothers. 1G cases t undriss.—lreland Brothers. Per Hero from Sydney:— 2 bales leather.—lreland Brothers. 90 cases fruit.—lt. Arthur. 50 cases matches.—Barnett & Levy. 10 kegs nails.—Stone Brothers. ■10 casks ale.—H. S. Meyers & Co. Per Hero from Melbourne: 23 cases, 51 cases wine, 4 chests tea, 211-i chests do., 117 boxes do., 52 cases tobacco, 46 boxes tobacco, 11 pack ages do., 13 cases cigars, &c, 1 iron value, 70 cases spirits, 2 cases meats. 12 ovens and con tents 54 packages groceries, 316 bags rice, 37 packages, 25 cases geneva, 5 qr-casks whiskey, 5 cases whiskey, 71 bars and bundles. 1 case hard ware, 14 coils, rope, 2 cases gratings, 115 iron pipes, 351 sheep, 1 case fowls, 5 casks vinegar, 36 baskets bottles, 1 bale bungs, 6 parcels, 1 box, 1 case oil skins. 2 packages iron. 1 case glass windows, 1 package, 16 do. sundries, 1 iron shaft, 247 ingots, copper and tin, 749 bars iron, 142 bundles do., 6 do. gas fitting, 1 case saddlery, 4 pockets hops, 16 packages sundries, 90 do. to bacco. From Sydney : 1,470 gunnies sugar, 21 ovens, 2 casks treacle, 820 packages a^ sundries, 8 cases, 21 cases sewing machines. 4 parcels, 572 cases fruit, 1 case periodicals, 1 case cigars, 2 do leather, 50 cases matches, 1 do guns, 2 do books. 1 cask ironware, 10 kegs nails, 40 casks ale, 3C bags bark, 1 crate earthenware, 19 bales paper, 5 coils rope, 2 pkgs, 4 pkgs periodicals, G hhds, 20 ]-casks wine, 22 casks and 45 kegs trdaclc, 160 mats sugar, 380 bags maize, 102 bags bonedust, 42 cases fruit, 30 bags onions, 31 bales leather.—Cruickshank and Co., Agents.

EXPORTS.

Per Rapido for London : 17-10 cases (80 tons) kauri gum, value £6,700* 231 bales wool, value £4461; 1 ton bones, value £13. Total value, £11,177 R. Walker & Co., agents.

ARRIVAL OF THE HERO.

Thes.s. Hero arrived from Sydney this after noon. The following is? the Captain's report:— Tho Hero left Sydney and cleared the Heads at 0.30 p.m. on the 28th December, and during the first two days had moderate southerly winds, thence light head winds all tho rest of tho pass age, and flue weather throughout, Entered harbour at 2 o'clock p.m. this day (Wednes day). On the first instant at noon, met the mail steamer Australia., bound towards Sydney. Passengers—Rev. A. Brown, Messrs R. Whitson S. Titley, J. Williamson, E. Ticehurst, Master A. Buckingham, Mr and Mrs Ebe'ry and child, Miss Ebcry, and 17 in the steerage. From Sydney : Rev. Mr Webb, Mr and Mrs Cochrane, Mr and Mrs-Hawden, Mrs J. W. Bennett, Miss Wells, Miss Kelly, Mr D. Gunn, A. I. Ingram, C. Wil son, M. Pell, A. W. Shave, Masters Kelly (2), and 25 in the steerage. We are obliged to Mr Cogswell, the purser, for latest Sydney and Mel bourne fllos and other favours.

The ship City of Auckland is still taking in cargo as fast as possible. Her full quantity is now engaged, and yet goods are coming forward fast. Tho Helena's copra, we understand, could not be negotiated for by the "City." By the time the Glenlora arrives, which in the ordinary course of things will be in about a fortnight or three woeks, there will be a nice foundation laid for her homeward cargo. The schooner Olosega has come alongside the inner western tee to discharge her Island cargo. She will bo afterwards taken in hand by Mr Gonk for repairing.

The barque Prince Alfred left for Hokianga and Wangape this morning. She will load timber there for Adelaide.

The launch of the new steamer Waipa, built for the Walkato S.N. Co., took place on Saturday at Tanpiri.. The event was in every way suc cessful. Mr Alexander Niccoll, the builder, has turned out a most useful craft, and one that will do tho Company credit. She is 116 feet loner, by 18 feet beam. The p.s. Walkato brought a crowd of excursionists from Hamilton to witness the event.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Maiis -will Close as Under. :— For Thames, this day, at 4.30 p.m., and to-mor row, at 2.30 p.m. For Coromandcl, per Lalla Rookh, on Friday next, at.1.30 p.m. For Mahurangi, Matakana, Te.Arai, etc., per Annie Milbanir, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Southern Cro3B,

to-morrow, at 3 p.m. ■ For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei and Mangapai, per Arg/le, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Tarauaki Southern Provinces, and Chatham Islands, via Lyttelton, per Taranaki, to-mor row, at 10 a.m.

Late letters will he received till 10.20 a.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Friday next, at i p.m. Per Hawea, [on Monday, Bth January, as under:—

For India, China, Mediterranean ports, and Continent of Europe, at 3.20 p.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces^ and Australian Colonies, at 4.20 p.m. For United Kingdom, via Suez and South ampton, for letters specially addressed, at 4.20 p.m.

For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne, ■will be received till 4.20 p.m.

For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 2.30" a.m.

8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

KBVBN.-On 2nd January, at her residence, Nolson-strcct, the wife of George Eleven oi a daughter.

BURG.ESS.--On Ist January, at Joy Cottage, Hill-street, Newmarket, the wife of Mr. E. Burgess of a son.

DEATH.

STYAK.—On the 2nd January, at his residence, Green Mount, Bast Taraaki, John Styak, Esq., J.P., aged 56 years. The funeral will tako place at 4 o'clock on Friday, 4th instant. Frionds pleaso accopt this invitation.

DA VIES.—On the 3rd January, at his parents' residence. Chapel-street, tho beloved son of Samuel and Elizabeth Da.vi« 3, a«ed 19 yoars. The funeral will take place on Friday, tho sth instant,, at 3 p.m. Frienda please accept this invitation.

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1877

For the cnw>e that lacks assistant *,'•.", : tor the wrong that needs resista»O(% f, For the future hi the distance, > And the jjood that we can do. ,

Contrary to general expectation, the Eastern Conference has agreed on a policy which will receive the united support of the Great Powers. The conditions imposed upon Turkey embody reforms of a far-reach ing character. From the summary in our telegraphic intelligence it will be seen that although the integrity of Turkish territory is to be fully respected, with the single ex ception of an enlargement of the little tributary State Montenegro, yet alterations in the boundaries of Herzegovina, Bosnia, and Bulgaria, and the nomination of three Christian Governors, approved by the Euro pean Powers, will give the inhabitants of those fertile but disgracefully misgoverned provinces a local autonomy never enjoyed since tho establishment of Moslem rule. The proposals of the Conference must, no doubt, be regarded as supplementary to the new constitution already promulgated by the Porte, under which civil and religious liberty and equality are guaranteed to all subjects. It is easy to foresee that where the Christian population greatly outnumbers that of their Mohammedan oppressors, tlte creation of Christum powe* in the Stale government tinder such ample European protection as that provided in tho reforms agreed to by the Conference, will ultimately subvert the theocratic rule of the Sultans. The Ottoman power has notoriously been sustained by massacre and iron oppression, which has desolated and depopulated wide tracts of fertile territory that once supported a happy and prosperous people. Dr. Hum phrey Sandwith, an English gentleman, of large Turkish experience, in a letter re-, lating circumstantially many of these horrible, atrocities since the Crimean "war, says : —

" The record of the last thirty years is one long chronicle of blood and mißery. During thtit time, I should think, I should be speaking: well within bounds if I asserted that a .tract of land equal in extent to Servia has gone out of culti vation in the Ottoman Empire. Once florishing1 towns are now represented by a few ruined houses, inhabited by squalid poverty-stricken citizens, once fertile plains are now vaßfc morasses or wildernesses, the abode of the bittern, the bustard, and the howling jackal. The causes which led to all, the British public never hear of—the frightful exactions, the murder of whole villages, tho incessant ruin of families who crowd into the great towns, there to die of want and typhus. All thasc details arc never heard of. During the regime of tho late Sir Henry Bui wer, our Ambassador for many years since the Crimean war, the Consuls were forbidden even to remonstrate with the Pashas, and they dared riot report the horrors., that they saw around them. Even before then the Foreign Office was in tho habit of burning inconvenient despatches. I well remember reading the originals of some despatches describ ing1 horible tortures perpetrated on Christians. These never saw the light. To sustain our iniquitous policy the habit of tacit lying has been cultivated to perfection by our Foreign Office. The massacres on a large scale are only fits of the foyer, and even these are not always mado public. Many a village disappears in blood and fire, and the world never hears of it. Just before I left England, a few months ago, some Tyari Christians had mado a pilgrimage of three months to implore the aid of England. I tried to get them an audience of the Queen, but of course, was snubbed for my pains. Their women had been yoked as oxen to the plough by the Mussulmans. People had forgotten how 10,000 of these Christians were slaughtered by the Moslems, in addition to a noble band of virgins,' who, clasping each other's waists, leaped over a precipice to save their chastity." Under Christian rulers, protected by a foreign international commission with mili tary support, it may be hoped and expected that the Northern Turkish provinces, which aro chiefly Christian, will soon gain strength to resist, unaided, any attempted Ottoman oppression, and will gradually be prepared for complete independence. The cable despatch shews that England has joined heartily and unreservedly with Russia'and other Powers in imposing these reforms, and to Lord Salisbury was en trusted the duty of making the demand, backed by an intimation that refusal would be followed by the withdrawal of the British fleet and Ambassador. For this, mighty and salutary change in Britain's Eastern policy, Europe has,, we believe, solely to thank the independence and enterprise of the press. The atrocities which, when published, aroused the tin , resirainable indignation of Englishmen from end to end of the Empire, had, as Dr. Sandwith shews, been known to the British Government -for more than thirty years. The gutters of Aleppo streaming with Christian blood, the butcheries' of helpless women and children at T/ari, at Lebanon, at Jeddah, at Damascus, and throughout the Christian provinces of European Turkey were fully understood. But though con sular despatches might be burned,and time serving Ambassadors and Consuls preserve a convenient and heartless blindness, the Government found no means of stifling the independent revelations of the "Daily News " correspondent, which first aroused England to a horrified Con sciousness of the infamies systema tically perpetrated under the pro tection of British power. Then the pressure of public opinion became irresistible.. From the platform, the pulpit, and at crowded mm wester wiw Mfok. 'Mm $q

people protested against the dishonorable alliance, and English sympathy found ex pression in substantial relief for the victims of Turkish rapacity. To this agitation we are indebted for the modificatian of Earl Beaconsfield's defiant attitude, for the Con ference, and the satisfactory demands for better government hereafter. We cannot suppose that the Porte will reject these terms, humiliating and inconsistent with the Moslem creed though they undoubtedly are. With the British fleet, which alone has preserved the tottering Empire from dismemberment, already preparing £o depart, and with a powerful Russian army eager for the conflict, concentrated on the borders of the Ottoman Empire, only sheer madness could tempt the Porte into a resistance of the determination of the Powers which have so long reluctantly tolerated the existence of this Asiatic plague-spot in Europe. But there is no limit to the wild acts of religious fanaticism, and it is just possible the Porte may dally and obstruct until its chance of new lire passes away. The agreement of the Con ference upon a question of such vital moment, and in which traditional jealousies and animus were so intimately bound up, marks another epoch in the uevelopoment of an enlightened international policy. It is surely not too much to hope that another generation will sec tho barbarous system of wholesale murder and rapine, as a means of adjusting differences between civilized nations, suporccded by the reference of Bitch disputes to arbitration, and thoir settlement by a process of friendly nego tiation and enlightened discussion, and on the basis of reason and equity instead of by brute force.

The attention of our readers is drawn to the very attractive programme, published ill this issue, of the entertainment to be given to-morrow evening in the Choral Hall. From the preparations, the seloctiona for the concert, and the effectiveness of " Trial by Jury " the entertainment is sure to bo the best of its kind that has beon given for a long thno past. The officers of both the British and Gorman ships of war now in harbour will bo present, and altogether a most brilliant assemblage will grace the hall ontho occasion.

Tho members of No. 3 Co., A.11.V. ai'O referred to our advertising columns for orders respecting drill and class firing.

A man named Thomas Jlaymes died last night, very suddenly, in the house of a Mr Gilley, opposite" tho Old House at Home, in Victoria-street. Deceased was a cook on board the brigantine Ariolo, but was in indigent cir cumstances, in consequence of a lack of employment. Gi]ley invited Haymcs to his house for refreshment and rest. Haymes ate a hearty supper, and partook of some beer. Shortly afterwards lie complained of being ill, and lay down on the sofa. He began toYomit, and relapsed into a fit. He was presently led out of doors for the inhaling of fresh air, but on returning into the hour>e he again had two fits in succession, groaned three times, and exjurcd. Dr Hooper was brought by .Sergeant Clark, but that gentleman on viewing' the body, pronounced life extinct. The cause of death i» supposed to be heart disease. An inquest will probably be held on the body of deceased, unless the medical certificate should be considered sufficient. An inquest on the remains -will probably take place at the Old House at Homo to-morrow at two o'cloclc

The children of the St. Sepulchre Sunday schools were treated to-day to an excursion to the North Short. The Ferry Company kindly consented to take all of them free, and at 11 o'clock a full load of little one* and their friends loft the Ferry Co.'k toe. At the North (Shore they sought the inviting glades of Vauxhall Gardens, where they enjoyed themselves in variouH ways. The Ttev. Mr Dudley and the school-touchers were conspicuous in their efforts to render tho day one of unalloyed enjoyment to the yottngßtora

tfhorfcly ffcftdT the pfttfng Of tho PoHco Conrt to-day H pansenger by the .Te.-jsio Osborne applied to tlio Court for a search warrant against a fellow passenger whom lie suspected of having sto!erusome of Iris goods. The man was unable to tell where the sup posed thief was to be found, or to give any indication of his whereabouts. He was re comriiended to ecek further information when he became impertinent and accused Mr Cunningham of " humbugging" him. This put the clerk of the court on his metal, and he addressed a fow wholesome words of caution to the blusterer who spoedily subdued his tones and dropped his bounce. .-Mr Cunningham V duties are. suffi ciently arduous without his having to sullbr impertiuenob from all persons who suppose that the \yhole machinery of the law ought to be put into motion to remedy every potty wrong or griovanco real or imaginary.

A cricket match between the first Eleven and the second Fifteen of the West End Club was played in the Domain on Satur day, and resulted in an easy victory for the Ist Eleven, in tho first innings. The Fifteen went in first, and made 32, nil told ; the Eleven scored 137, of which T. Macky made 51, Cook 22, and J. Macky 19. The importance of photography as an aid in the detection of crime, has been strikingly illustrated in many modern instances. This useful art is now recognised as a powerful auxiliary, and is most extensively practiced in "the various departments of Police. . The photographing of prisoners in the English, American/and Continental gaols is part of the regular regime, and those likenesses are distributed amongst

the various offices for future reference. In all the principal police detective offices, there its an album or criminals with useful notes and reference^ rendering the recapture of escaped prisoners, and the maintenance of ■ clone surveillance over released criminals an easy matter. It will

be seen from our'Duncdin telegram that Woods, the levanter from London, at first denied that ho was tho person "wanted," but the production by the detective of a photograph of' Woods settled tho question, and the prisoner was reluctantly compelled to admit the resemblance, and to resign himself into the custody of the man of Scotland-yard. - .;

A. fire broke out yesterday morning at Otahuhn oh'the" premises of Mr Wallace, and which turned out to be a stack of hay belonging to that gentleman. Mr James Toms first discovered the fire at thircc o'clock a.m., and gave the alarm. The stock consisting of hay, contained about six tons, about half of which was saved. _ It is considered that the stock was set on fire by some prowling incendiary. This is the third fire which has broke out on Mr Wallace's promises within the last two years and a half.

A notice under the hand of D. A. Tole, Esq, Waste Lands Commissioner, intimates the revocation, of the intended reserve of One Tree Hill estate as a public cemetery. We "understand it is the intention of the Government during next session of tho General Assembly to introduce a bill legal ising this deviation. The site was not altogether suitable - for the purpose, and probably the Government have in contem plation some other means of dealing with the matter. The necessity for closing the cemetery in Symonds-street is generally admitted. • . . .

Rev.' P. H# Comford will preach his last sermon in the Wellesley-street Baptist Chapel this evening, on which occasion he will"administer the ordinance of Believer's Baptism to four persons. The farewell tea meeting will be held to-morrow (Thursday) evening, and the Last Supper ■will be par taken df oii Friday evening, to wi^U Hfy Qorn|9i4 ha^ vmtpi aU jfogtigfy' : |

Mr Tucker, a butcher of Newton, met with a serious accident yesterday on the Great North Road. It appears that Mr Tucker was passing a lad with a donkey, near the house of the late Mr Williamson. The road at that particular spot is high and narrow, there being scarcely room for two vehicles to pass, even with tho exorcise of great care. The lad was in the act of dis mounting from his donkey, when the animal's capers caused Mr Tucker's horse to shy and dart on one side, throwing his master down tho cutting with much force. Fortunately the accident was seen by Mr Moulden, who hastened to assist the fallen man; when it was discovered that he was severely bruised and in great pain, but still sensible. Mr Tucker was assisted to his residence, and it is hoped that by duo caro ho may speedily recover.

Among the passengers by the Hero, arrived to-day, we observe the namo of the Rev. Mr Webb, who, it is understood, is here with a view to the future pastorate of the Wellesley-street Baptist Church. Mr Webb is announced to preach next Sunday morning.

The annual oxcursion which Captain Logan always gives in the Hero at this time of every year to the children of tho various charitable institutions of Auckland, is announced to come oft" on Saturday night. The Hero will leave the Queen-street wharf at 10 o'clock and proceed to Motutapu. We trust that the day will be fine for the trip. The general public will bo allowed to take part in the excursion on payment of live shillings.

A very successful and fashionably-at tended ball was held at Papakura on Monday evening last. Tho stewards were Mesra McKinstrey, Brydon, McNeil, and Pollock. Mr McKinstrey acted as Master of the Ceremonies. Tho music was suppliod by Mr Blind.

To the Editor : Sir,—Yesterday evening^ under the title of "Creatures of Impulse," a pioce was played at tho thcatro, casting anything but credit on tho Hebrew nation and the Hebrew character. In a country whore toleration is so highly prized^ and in an age where man is judged by his miud and moral worth irrespective of creed or nationality, such a proceeding cannot fail to excite the disgust of all liberal-minded persons, and wo think it the duty of the stage, which influences so strongly public opinion, to countenance rather than combat the cause of religious liberty. If the Tie brow character be the subject of drama, why not represent it in it« true light—good, just, and noble as it originally was—not ignoble and vilo as Christian rapacity and Christian fanaticism endeavoured to make it. By inserting these remarks in your valuable paper, you will l>e conferring a great favor on yours, &0., Vox PoruiJ.

A correspondent writes complaining of the prevailing larrikinism in the Domain. He says :—"Nearly every time there is a gathering n.t the Domain, a number of hob bledehoys and blackguards, from Pamell and its neighbourhood, congregate, and annoy visitors all over the Domain, more particularly females. Yesterday, they assembled in unusual numbers, led on and incited by throe rotighfl and seven others, nearly full grown men. They pelted and insulted several persons,---more particularly Ihe stall-keepers, whom they not only in sulted, but pelted with every sort of missile they could lay hands on. They then bought cakes, and broke them up, anil threw them at the vendors. Their language, too, was particularly bad. One stall-keeper intends taking out summonses for a* many as lie can identify. The Domain-keeper was appealed to, but lie said ho was powerless to do anything with such a lot of blackguards but to remonstrate with them, which he did, but was only hooted. About 5 o'clock, n small riot occurred. One fellow, with his gang, together with about 69 more smaller urchins, tried to pull down a large marquee, put up for the school-children. The Domain-keeper, assisted by the stall keepers, prevented this. They then vented! their rage on the «tnll-keepxi r^ funt by .itfckcking one of the men'n wivej\ who wenf to assist the Domain-keeper. Tho facfc of the woman having a small sick infant 5n her arms was no protection.' I think it would be well to have a constable there In future.—Yours, etc, J.B.

Larrikinism in Ponsonby seems coming into existence again, and if the agreeable long and moonlight nights are to be the means of promoting this nuisance, the sooner these young and thoughtless members of the coimrfbnity nre put Tinder wholesome restraints the better. The other night dur ing the Bible class find practice of the choir in the Sunday school, sonic of these youths—• we' regret to say that they are well-known as belonging to the better houses of the district —not contented Avith throwiug scoria on the roof, &0., were moan enough to place palings against the doors in such a manner as to readily cause a person to fall. It is quite time this sort of thing Avas put a stop to. Not long ago AA'indoAvs were broken belonging to another school in the same locality.

We understand that Mr Waroham, of tho Waste Lands Office, has innocently fallon into trouble through attempting to do a kind act for a person who scarcely merited it, and certainly deserved no sacrifice on the part of .a gentleman of Mr Wareham's standing. Mr Wareham Avas acquainted at home Avith the parents of the young man Draper, convicted on Tuesday on four . charges of embezzlement and forgery. Draper's parents, are highly re spectable people, and on their acoount Mr Wareham Avrote a private letter to his Honor Mr Justice Gillies beforo the trial, Representing the young man's case in a favourable light, and begging that he might be dealt with. "The result is probably very different from Avhat Mr Wareham expected. Writing to judicial authorities Avith reference to cases sub judicc is held to be contempt of court in the eye of the laAv, and Aye are informed Mr Wareham has been summoned to appear at the Supremo Court lo answer for Ids offence.

The December inspection of the Otahuhu Rifle Volunteers was held at the usual honr and-place on Saturday. The attend ance of both the Onehnnga and Otahnhu members was only moderate. The intended class-firing on Tuesday was postponed, as the officer who was to take chcirge Jtacl been summoned as a: jnryman at the Supremo Court on that day.

It will be soen from our New Plymouth telegram that the Mokau natives contradict the report that they had threatened to burn the steamer if it again attempted to navi gate the river.

Wo have received Schmidt and Go's card calondar for the present year. It is a yor.v neai, production, with a very good portrait of Sir George Grey in the centre.

Mr Mcllale, greengrocer and fruiterer of Quecn strcet, has now 011 view at his shop a very remarkable collection of early peaches, figs, tomatoes, and vegetables of vai'ious descriptions, which for excellence of growth and fullness of development at this early season, we have rarely seen equalled. The fruits were grown on the Txxke estate of his Worship the Mayor, W. J. Hurst Esq.; and Mr Mcllale assures us that during 16 years experience in Auckland he has not seen any fruit at this season to equal that now on view at his shop.:

In our report of the annual fete of St. James' Sunday-school yesterday, it was stated' that 8 small flags were carried by the children. It should have read 80.

A public meeting respecting the route into Auckland of the Kaipara Railway, takes place this evening in the Newmarket Hall. Persons having anything to say on this subject should take advantage of this opportunity of publicly expressing their views. The question under discussion is. we believe, the advisability of adopting the route through part of the country previously intended, having its junction at New market, in preference to the proposed new route, via the beach", and to loin on to the Auckland terminus. The promoters of the meeting will jip doubt Hvs &o.m.9Wtf»S definite tQSßtattJ (0

Terrific Thunder Storm.

A Boy Struck Bead.

Several Persons Knocked Down-

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT],

NAPIER, this day.

A terrific thunderstorm occurred at Waipawa on Sunday, at about 4 50 p.m., by which a boy Beren years of age, named James Gowing, lost kis life. The boy waa living with Ilia stepfather, Mr. J. M. Wood, manager of tho Bank of New Zealand in Waipawa. At the moment of the occur rence, tho boy with two sisters, were stand ing close together in the kitchen, near to the door leading into a bedroom, which formed part of the addition to the house. In the conservatory were Mr and Mrs Wood, and several friends. It had been raining heavily and thundering more or less during tho afternoon, when suddenly A BLINDING FLASH OF FIRE

was seen by all in the conservatory, accom panied by a crash of breaking timber,- and almost instantly followed by the most awfully deafening peal of thunder those present had over experienced. THE LIGHTNING SHOCK.

Mr Wood, who at the time was in a stoop ing posture, was thrown on his face, as ho described it, by a shock or blow on the shoulders, which bore him down instantly. Ho at once rose, and went to the children, and found two little girls lying down with their eyes V>pon, but apparently paralysed. The body of the boy (for- although he showed lingering signs of vitality when taken up, all consciousness had left him) was lying across their feet. Dr. Todd was on the spot in little moro than five minutes, but when he arrived no signs of life remained. The only marks found on the body were a slight scorching of the hair behind tho right oar, and a small mark on tho forehead, . probably caused by the falling down. DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE.

From the present appearance of the honao alone can be inferred the course which the lightning flash followed. . It seems first to have struck the new part of tho house. Tho shingles wore torn ofF round the chimney, and the roofing-boards and rafters shattered. From the door leading from the kitchen to the bedroom, close to w rhich the child stood, the lock had been crushed between that door and the back wall. The lining has been forced inwards, exposing one of tho studs, which split in two. In the bath-room, within three feet of where the wood Avas struck, and quite at the other ond of the conservatory, the outer frame of the window was split and torn from its place. SINGULAR EFFECTS OF THE SHOCK

In the drawing-room, a very curious phenomenon is to be observed. The pattern of the paper is flower and dia monds, the lines of the latter being formed with gold or other yellow metal. In one case the lightning has, from the roof to the iloor, blackened diagonally the lines of metal, and more singular to state, where the lines intersect each other an explosion appears to have taken place, forming a mark of irregular shape, but still uniform, about 13in. by Jiri.j this mark leaving a black stain when rubbed with a white handkerchief. STlt DONALD McLEAN RALLIES. Sir Donald McLean still lies in a pre carious state. Last evening he was much worse, but rallied again to-day. DEATH OF A BISHOP'S SON. Octavius Hadfield, son of the Bishop of Wellington, aged 20, died suddenly this morning. He was a clerk in the National Bank, and much liked.

The Lyttelton Regatta.

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LYTTELTON, Tuesday. Fouk-Oaukd Wiialeboat Race.—Prize, £10. Won by .Lyttelton, in tho Ringarooma ; Christehurch, second. The ship-boat raco resulted in a dead heat-. The Champion Whaleboat Race, prize £50, Avon by AkaAva 5 Lyttolton, second ; Timaru, third. Champion Sailing Race.—lst prize, £100, and a cup worth £25 ; 2nd prize, £10. Five entries : Minnohaha, Transit, and Belle Brandon, schooners, Auckland. XXX and Sarah and Mary, ketches, of Lytteiton. This was won by XXX, Belle Brandon second. Transit and Mmnehaha got out of the race by fouling a ship at anchor* ~ THE SECRET. Champion Yacht Race. —£75, and-N.Z.S. Co.'s Cup, value £25. Six entries. Secret, 27 tons, Auckland 1 Spray, 9 tons, Duricdin ... ...,-..: 2 Annie Ogle, 17 tons,.Lyttelton ... ■ ~: 3 Winona, 17 tons, Dunedin ... !.• 0 Fleetwing, 10 tons, Lyttolton ... ... 0 Jim Flynn, 24 tons, Pigeon Bay built, and sailed by Morgan, of Auckland ..• 0 The morning Avas fine, with a light breeze from the N.E. The principal interest was centred in tho yacht.and champion sailing races, from 10,000 to 12,000 persons being present. A very good start was made at 1 to. in. The first to show in advance was the Spray, but immediately the Secret gathered way, and speedily took -the lead, sailing •under mainsail, staysail, jib, and jib-headed gafl'-sail, nearly all the others, having in addition a jib-topsail, The Secret set hers when half way down, but the baffling Avinds being of little uso it was taken in. The Secret passed the flag-boat, moored a little more than a mile outside- the Heads,, at 2.59, haying a clear lead of nearly a mile. The Annie Ogle came next, then:the Spray. Tho Socrot, on passing.the (lag-boat, set.hor spanker square-headed gaff-topsail, and jib topsail, and speedily increased her lead to about two miles, when the Spray and Annie Ogle rOunded hlnVofit together at 3.20, or nineteen minutes after the Secret. The distance was slightly decreased in. the run up the harbour. The wind falling light, the Secret, being the first to lose it close to the reef, Avas here favoured with' a splendid start, for, havinggot abreast of the reef, the wind suddenly shifted tOfihe-westward, and the novel spectacle Avas afforded of a vessel running up the harbour and then running back again Avith the Avind dead aft both ways, at the same time the others getting it in opposite directions. From this time all interest in the raco as a contest ceased, the others ran into tho westerly wind, and had to beat xip a mile or so of ground, got over by the Secret with a fair wind, the Secret winning thcjjjraco, Avith 55 minutes to spare, amid the shouts of joy of nearly everybody. I must do the Lyttelton people the'justice of saying that they appeared as proud of her success as they could haA'e been of their own. The change of wind no doubt affected the time between the winning and losing boats; but the race from the first Avas never in doubt, although the day AA ras anything but favourable for a test of her best qualities, and eminently favourable to her antagonists. Auckland may be proud of such a yacht, and while she possesses such designers as the Messrs Niccol and others, we may hope for years to uphold her supremacy in such contestsj andthat the plucky owners have well deserved the success that has rewarded, tbefr'Yfiltwfta & tUft opiajotk : $1$ hw\ -• r.-'-.j.- f

THE QUARANTINED PASSENGERS.

The experiences of the passengers of the Australia since their temporary captivity on the lonely isle of Motuihi have not been of the pleasantest. Up to yesterday they had subsisted on rice, beef, and eggs, but were entirely without tea, sugar, and other necessaries. We are informed that they would have been left wholly unprovi ded for, had not the articles above-men tioned been sent down by the agent of the Pacific Mail Company for the use of tho Australia. The captain of the Australia, being aware that tho quarantined paasen gcrs wero without provisions, refused to take tho supplies on board, but like a good Samaritan caused them to bo landed at the quarantiuefisland for the sustenance of the forlorn sixty-two, who were temporarily incarcerated amongst those picturesque scones. The passengers say they are indebted to this timely forethought of the Captain of the Australia for being saved from severe privations. Yesterday, a quantity of provisions was taken down privately by friends of the passengers, and the hearts of the quarantined unfortunates Avcre cheered by the sight of a goodly boat load of substantial fare, with a proportion of luxuries of the season, amongst which a few dozen of sparkling champagne and more powerful stimulants wore not wanting. It is said that the castaways havo not been gladdened by the sight of a Rolitary Govern ment official since they took up their residence on the island. Their circum stances had become so desperate on Tuesday night, that a few of the more resolute, who pined for a more gene rous dietary scale, made an attempt to construct a rude raft of timber, with the object of making a voyage to the mainland in order to procure a Biipply of provendor. Again last evening, some of the quaran tinities got possession of a small skiff, capa ble of holding two persons, and wero with difficulty dissuaded from setting out on an adventurous passage to the (^ueon-street wharf, in^order to represent the condition of the passengers to Major Green. Ono of the men on tho island is dying of con sumption, and the services of a medical man aro urgently needed. The passengers firmly contest that no case of small-pox has o'ecurrrd from the date of their leaving San Francisco, and that the person who is supposod to have died of that disease was subject to epilepsy- The doctor who set the case down as one of small-pox they represent to be inexperienced, and they aro anxious that Dr. Phllson should visit the island in order to ascertain the actual cir cumstances. The passengers are also will ing to pay for the services of a small steamer to convey daily supplies to the island.

Revolution Among the Pas sengers.

They Threatened to Duck Dr. Philsen-

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2 p.m. g3Arrived nt 1.15. Through the kindness of Major Green several friends of the exiles were taken down. They found the passen gers very well, aud exultant at the arrival of the steamer with prvisions, except one man, J. Oram, a cook of the steamer who is suffering from consumption. Dr Philson, nnd the agent for the steamers interviewed the passengers from the boat. There'are G4 passengers on the Island. They greeted the boat with hisses and threatened to resist Government orders unless a medical man was immediately sent. Dr Fhilson who was present, promised that one should be sent within 24 hours. A crowd came to the shore, and one who acted as spokesman called out " If it wasn't for your grey hairs, yon Avould be ducked in the tide." The doctor adopted a conciliatory tone and explained matterSjiwMch had the effect of considerably molifyiug their feelings. A Mr William Prance is sufiering from a bait knee, and requires surgical aid. TSie only requisition made to-day Vj* the exilos Is for a few articles such ac wookery, ; oarving knife and fork, &G.

SECOND MESSAGE.

TO "STAR" FROM PASSENGERS

DIRECT.

(To the Editor of the STAR.) r .

" Tho passengers think it right to inform the public through the medium of the Star that they arc suffering considerable risk to life during their detention in quarantine from the absence of medical attendance: Up to this hour Dr Philson has paid one visit tp the Island, but did not land, and c^jn professed to prescribe for some of the passengers at a distance of a boat's length from the shore. The patients feel ing how ludicrous the advice given might be, refused on the spot to take the remedies suggested. Neither were they informed where the remedies were to oome from. The. passengers gave Dr. Philson notice that if their wants were not attended to they would violate the quarantine regu lation. The greatest possible disatisfaction and revolutionary spirit prevails. No sick ness is here, except some old chronic ill ness." . -

CABLEGRAMS.

PROGRAMME OF REFORMS DETER MINED BY THE CONFERENCE.

DEMAND MADE BY LORD SALIS-

BURY.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

SYDNEY, January 2, LONDON, December 26. The City of New York, with the colonial mails of November, reached San Francisco on the 12th December, two days before con« tract time.

The reforms agrcod to by the Conference will, if accepted, effect a compromise. They are : The division of Bulgaria into, two pro ivlticel^-.hfe union of Bosnia and Herzego vina; the nomination of three Christian Governors, subject to the approval of the European Powers • the appointment of a mixed International Commission, to be pro tected by a corps of foreign gensdarmes, to supervise the carrying into effect of the pro posed reform ; the revision of the Servian frontier, and the enlargement of Monte negro. Lord Salisbury demanded from the Sultan the acceptance of the proposals. In case of refusal, lie is instructed to leave Constanti nople, and withdraw the fleet. All the European Powers represented at the Conference have agreed to the with drawal of their ambassadors'from Constanti nople, unless the proposals of the Confer ance are accepted by the Porte. The Porte is to reply on the 2Sth Decern* ber. The aspect of affairs is now more pacific. It is expected that the Porte will not reject the proposals of the Conference absolutely, but that it will probably meet them with counter-proposals. The British fleet is leaving Besika Bay, because the anchorage is unsafe. The Grand Duke Nicholas is seriously ill. LONDON, January Ist ENGLISH OPINION ON FEDERA TION.

DEATH OF SIR TITUS SALT.

Tlie speech made by Sis Hercules Robin eon at Albury, in which he advocated Australian Eederatioii, has been warmly praised by the London press. Sir Titus Salt, . member pf one of the. largest nvw^t»tiying linns iv te%d. [a

MELBOURNE, January 2ri<l ENGLISH CRICKETERS AT BAL* LARAT. At Ballarat the English cricketerg m^ 123. Armitage, Hill, and Selby over jtiyl each. "v^»\ The Ballarat team have five wicfet_|-_. down for eight.

" Bully" Hayes, the Pirate of the South Seas.

TIIB BffCITANEEB OF 1875—HOW OAlTArfl Hayes Stole Ships, Schooners, ahb Cargoes—He Slips through the ■ Hands of the Captains of the American and British War Ships —How he Liberated Carlists— He Leaves San Francisco on the Lotus fok a Cruise.

(From the San Francisco "Post." Tiik ordinary landsman passing along the water front San Francisco a few weeks ago, or, indeed the ordinary mariner, engaged in plowing the sad sea waves, as he brushed by an elderly looking, well-dressed man, whose beard descend ing swept his. aged breast, would feel inclined to laugh in the face of the man who would tell him that he hadiust jostled a pirate. " Apirato in tho year of grace 187G ! Where aro the police, and for what do wo pay taxes T Yet it is true that hardly mcc than three Weeks since the schooner Lotus left this port for Apia, as it is supposed, in command of a gentleman whose description we have already given, and whose piratical exploits would fill volumes—who has even given employment to .the men-of-war of three different nations. The gentleman in ques-' tion is Captain John Hayes, alias " Bully Hayes< the Pirate of the South Seas. At what time in tho past John Hayes first im bibed his taste for a pjrate's life—whether as a schoolboy from the dime novel, or when older grown from the weird yarns spun by ancient mariners in the middle watch, or when Kstenlng to the baritone voices of the rough tars as they celobrated in song the deeds of Captain Kldd, the " Blacksnake Privateer," or those who went 1' Sailing on into Panama Bay, Tho mighty buccaneers—" Is unknown; (but the old 'bnccaneer Spirit, wherever imbibed, obtained its full sway over him about 1868, when he was engaged to com mand a lumber bark. Tho bark was lying off Stewart-street wharf, ready to discharge, when one night, without troubling the Custom-house for his clearance papers, he .catted, and flsheel his anchor, and silently stole away in the nighty with the cargo of lumber, to parts unknown. He is supposed to have sold the lumber in some Mexican port. The next thing heard of him wad from Macao, where his bark was

CHARTERED TO BRING COOLIES TO SYDNEY.

At that time the Australian Government, Hi order to restrict Chinese immigration, had im posed a capitation tax of $25 on each coolie landed, and the money to pay this had been advanced to Captain Hayes by tho charterers before the vesserleft Macao. He had 250 coolies on board, which at ?25 a head amounted to S6 250, which he determined to pocket, and seek "fresh fields and pastures naw" with his gallan* bark. Captain Hayes is endowed with a mind fertile in resources, and the end being deter* mined on, the means were speedily found. A large portion of the cargo space in both slavers and coolie-ships is given up to tho water-casks, and Hayes had a quantity of water-casks left which lie " staved"—-i.e., knocked the heads out of—off Sydney Heads, until he had no incon siderable amount of water* in his hold. The coir flding captain of a tug, observing the dangerous looking stream of clear water rising from the pumps of the vessel, came alongside and oiifcrea assistance. Captain Hayes stated that he thought he could keep his ship afloat and bring her In next morning if relieved of his cargo of coolies, and asked the captain of the tug to take them on shore for him, and then tow the bark in. In an evil hour the tug received the coolies and headed towards the city. On her return, having landed the coolies, thetug found Captain Hayes and his " bonnie bark" nori est. The owners of the tog had to pay the §25 ahead on the 250 coolies.

AGAIN HE TURNS UP.

Our gay buccaneer turned up at Bangkok, C& the coast of Siain, whore, observing a beautiful British/schooner lying at anchor, he resolved to steal her. He arranged with his mate, who was as great a rascal as himself, to bring the bark to Strong's Island and to wait him there ; and then, going on shore, ho managed to pick up an acqaintance with the owners of the schooner, to whom he offered a tempting price for her. They consented to sell, and Ilayc3 got leave to take a few of his men and bring her on a trial trip. He sailed on the trial trip, and Bangkok knew him no more. He brought the schooner to Hongkong, where he sold the cargo of rice with -which she wasloadeA and sailed for Strong's Island without excitßg any suspicion «n- the part- of the authorities*, tho port. When be reached Strong's Island Be found the bark lying there, with the mate fc charge, and loading the schooner with oil and other products of the island, he socit her back to Hongkong in charge of the mate. The latter hV this 'time was sick of a life which sooner or latCT he saw might bring him to the yard arm 01 eiillows, and the moment he readied Hongkong he sold tho schooner and her cargo for what he could get, and cleared out. The United States consular authorities by this time were alive to the fact that A GENUINE PIRATE Was cruising in the South seas, and the United States war steamer Narraganset, Captain 1 Mcade, was ordered to look after Hayes. The I Narragahset cruised about for some time, visit ing a number of the South Sea Islands, but it was not until she entered Pagopp.go harbour, in the Island of Tctnilla, one of the Navigators, that she obtained any information as to the pirates' whereabouts. There Captain Meade learnt that Hayes, with his bark, was in Apia harbour, and-he'at once started after his prize. When five miles off the harbour the steamer hoisted French colours, about two miles off} English colours, and when close in, American eolcmrs, proclaiming her true nationality. Ail armed boat was sent on board the bark, and Hayes was seized. lie was subsequently tried, but owing to pbstacles thrown in the way by the; consular authorities, aud the absolute terror all his sailors had of testifying against him, a con viction could not be obtained, and he was set ak liberty. His feet were hardly safe on his barft, when'another war vessel was after him. The owners of the British schooner had duly notified their government of their loss, and ,iust about the time Hayes was liberated by the United R totes authorities, Her Brittannic Majesty's ship Pearl received orders to cruise in search of hini. The Pearl was a. long while before she came up with him, but at last Hayes was discovered at his favourite retreat. Strong's Island, This island has a natural harbour, with only one out* let, a reef forming the breakwater, and inside this the pirate bark lay anchored, her stern toward the reef. The Britisher took up a posi eommanding the outlet, and it was evident to Hayes that THE GAME WAS UP. . Like Richelieu, however, when the lions skm proved top short, he eked it out with that of the fox. He paid Out his cable, and let the slcrn of the bark come on to the rocks, so that in o. short rime she would bump the stern out of herself and sink. He then took a boat, and going out to the war steamer, offered to railot her in, infomfr ing the captain that that "pirate Hayes"' had sunk his ship, and made his escape to another island. Before the Britisher discovered that he had been sold, Hayes succeeded in escaping in a whaleboat with his companions. Tho only one of the crew of the barqno captured was a young English boy named Bock, who was found on the island. He was tried in Sydney about two years ago, and acquitted, as it was evident that the boy acted in terror of his life. Nothing further was hoard of Hayes until about 18 months ago, al_ Maniia, when it was reported by an American whaler, that he was round among the Philippine islands, and as the Spanish government connned poltiical prisoners ■on some of the islands of th(s group, the authorities sent a man-of-war to lopfe after him. The Avar vessel was too late, for when she touched at one of the-smaller penal settlements, she found that 150 convicts had escaped in the schooner. Captain Hayes \vas» strange to say, on the island, and he told the Spanish officers that he had gone on shore to swim, and that the convicts had seized his schooner and overpowered his crew while he was on shore. The Spaniards thought this story altogether " too thin," and brought him to Manila where he was imprisoned for nine months in rigorous style, the result being that his health broke down, and he was ALMOST AT THE POINT OF DEATH, When he was set at liberty. He was sent by the American Consul to this port as v distressed seaman, although when he landed on the bare Whittier, about April or May last, ho had three chests of clothes* valuable instruments, ana $10,000, which he. had been paid by the friends of the political convicts. How he contrived to hold on to his treasure through all his sufferings is wrapt in mystery. . About six weeks ago he left San Francisco In ' the schooner Lotus, well known to our yachting men, which he got from her owner, Captain Moody. He carried away with him 05,000 va cargo and money, and the knowing ones on tfio city-front shake their heads and say that STEINBERGER'S FRIENDS HAVE SOME THING TO DO WITH THIS VOYAGE, And that we may soon expect to hear something from Samoa. Hayes, with all his faults, has friends who spßak well of him. He has betrayed his trusts, he has stolen, and rumour says that he has committed murder. Indeed, it is evident i that it could only be at the point of the pistol W Jg. or any man like him could keep his Grew in order,-«-» and his friends all confess that ho cares as little about killinga man as he wouldaboutkiilingaflj. Those who wish to speak well of him tell many tales of his daring in saving life from shipwrecK, and.his tenderness to'tho survivors. He appeals to labour to leave '' A corsair's name to. other tlrae«, ~

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1877.



AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO " OPERATIVE BUILDING AND IN ■ VESTMENT SOCLET Y. NOT ,1 C E. A Special General Meeting of the Members of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and Investment Society, will be held at the Society's Office, 93, Queen-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 9th January instant, at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of considering and, if approved '■' of>!,_assing the following resolution :— ; *'That the Society be forthwith incorporated _ . under the Ruilding Societies Act, 1876." By order, olthe Committee. JOHN BATGER, * Secretary. /Continuation OF m CLEARING-OUT SALE. =*£_ :"'-■■' GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL KINDS OF CLOTHINGi SPECIAL LINES for TO-MORROW >.—' • Own Make Trousers and Vests, 37/6 —Reduced to 23/. Drab Shell Hats, 16/6—Reduced to 6/. Gents' Coloured Scarfs, 3/., 4s/.—Reduced to /10. . V. RATTRAY, Outfitter and Clothier., .66, Queen-street, Auckland. "TKT O T I C E. ; DRAPERY GOODS, NEW AND CHEAP Ml The undersigned have Purchased at Auction a LARGE LOT of NEW DRAPERY GOODS, just landed ex City of Auckland, the whole of which having been bought at much undor the usual Warehouse Rates, they can afford to offer to their Customers at Very Low Prices. The Parcel comprises :— Gre~ Calico, various qualities, from /3Jd yard Strong White Calico at /4 yard, or 3/10 doz. 72-in. Grey Sheeting, 1/ yard, good quality 72-in. & 80-in. White Twill Sheeting 72-in., 80-in. & 90-in. Croydon Sheeting, 1/6 yard Huckaback Towels, good,/6 each, 5/9 doz. White and Unbleached Damask and Damask Table Cloths, from 2/6 9/1,10/4 & 11/ l Alhambra Quilts, good qualities, 3AI Rough Brown Holland, from /6 yard . Half-dressed ditto, superior quality, very cheap at /10_ and 1/ Black Lustre, and superior quality Black Bril liantine Lustres New Prints, good patterns, at /4J, /s_, and /6, very cheap Harvard Shirting, good quality, /7J yard Fine Irish Linen, Tot of Remnants, a. bargain, from 1/1 yard Gents' Br. Cotton Half-hose do. do., merino feet Grey and Fancy Striped Merino Half-hose, and other goods too numerous to mention. __,__.__. AH Purchasers of Drapery and Clothing should inspect our Stock, and prove that although not skluno off, we are giving full value fojj MONEY. £"_. One Shilling in the & returned on ail pur chases of 20s. and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, Upper Queen-street, Auckland. Readors who need a fashionable coat, Or fancy vest and trousers, please to note. T_T L. POSSENISKIE, In thanking his patrons and the general public for past favours, begs to intimate that he has 9_t, REMOVED REMOVED *_£& TO MORE .OENTfeAL PREMISES (First Shop in Shortland-stree'l')) AND HAS VST OPENED A NEW AND CHOICE OF TWEEDS. FANCY _WWB9 AND VESTING . , ,Jm".'.. fro *m I



The Medical Profession have declare o. Steane's Superlative Aromatic Tonic Wine to be a necessity to all in search of health, and especially to those suffering cither from Incipient or Chronic Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and the dis orders arising therefrom. This Tonic is also particularly recommended to all who are in a measure compelled from the nature of their occupation to take stimulants, and at the same time arc desirous of studying health by taking that which will act most beneficially on the system. Mr. Win. Johnson, Government Analy tical Chemist, report: — "I have examined Stcane's Superlative Aromatic Tonic Wine, and find it to be remarkably pleasant in flavour, con taining about 16 per cent, of a very pure alcohol, and holding in solution a clear wholesome, Vegetable Hitter, combined with a fruity apicy aroma. I consider this Bitter a very superior article." —Sold by all Storekeepers and Hotel keepers. Why Poison the Sick with the liquors of com merce when a pure stimulant containing vege table agents, which endow it with extraordinary alterative and strengthening properties, wnich nevor excites and invariably affords relief, is just as easily procured. If the patient is weak or nervous, his kidneys, stomach, or bowels out of order, let him have recourse to that safest, surest, and pleasautest of regulating tonics, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Sch napps. Mark Twain- on Bad Musicians. — Ihe musical public and general readers are cautioned not to purchase West oil's Wizard Oil and Magic Pills without carefully examining tho outside wrapper—and be sure that the words "None Genuine without the Signature of the Proprietor, Frank Weston, Sydney, N.5.W.," arc engraven thereon. Any other so-called preparations of mine, are unauthorized by me, and calculated to mislead the public.—Signed. Frank Weston. Sole Agents: Kempthorno, Prossor and Co.— Price, Half-a-crown.