SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

vrrnir w \ tt?r ' This Afternoon, 4.31 HIGH WATER—, To _ monw Morning, 4.58 SUN SET.—This Evening. 5.21 SUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 6.44 MOON'S AGE.—Full Moon, 28th, 1.15 _.m

ARRIVALS.

Speedwell ketch, from Russell Roderick Dhu brigantine, from Wellingtoh Golden Isle schooner, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Glenlora barque. Mitchell, for London. Wanaka s.s., Malcolm, for Tauranga and the South H.M. gunboat Reynard, Pugh, for Samoa

IMPORTS.

Per Roderick Dhu from Melbourne: S hhds stout, 252 packages tea, 23 packages tobacco, 2200 bags sugar, 15 bundles fencing wire, 21 bars angle iron, 72 colonial ovens, 2 packages wooden ware, a quantity of rattan cane, 811 blocks stone.

EXPORTS.

Per Wanaka, for the South ;— 12 bags codec. 1 balo hops, I case, 1 box, 10 cases salmon.—Owen and Graham. 2 boles leather.—lreland Bros. Per Vincent for Samoa: 11,383 feet saAvn timber.—Owen and Graham.SJ

DEPARTURE OF THE GLENLORA.

■The barque Glenlora got under wek'h this morning, nbout 11 o'clock, and sailed for London with a light southerly breeze. Before the sta-t, there ATas a regular luvee on board of friend . of passengers, who had come to bid a la3t farewell. Some difficulty was experienced in getting the ship clear of strangers, but at the time above mentioned, this was accomplished, and Pilot William Burgess succeeded in getting the anchor np, and the sails spread to tho breeze. By one o'clock the vessel had disappeared round the Heads, and is by this time Avell on her watery Avay to Britain,

Tho schooner LoA'ett Peacock arrived in Sydney on the 10th inst. She Avas to be d eked as soon a_ her timber was discharged. The Fairlie left Lyttelton yesterday for this port.

The s.s. Wanaka left last evening for Tauranga and the South. Passengers: Mcsdames Little, Thomas Malone, Scott; Aliases Martin, Dunnon, Morgan, Mai or, Scannel; Messrs .Smith, Rule, McLean, Gongb, Kellj-, McShane, Hill, Xan carrow, R. IWilson, W. W. Wilson. T. Wilson, Douglas, Buckland, Falconer. Stobo, Axop, Re.id, Acker. Jones, Stewart, Dawson, Martin, and 5 steerage.—Henderson and Macfarlane, agents.

The gunboat Reynard left last evening for Samoa.

The brig Transport left last night for NeAT ca s tie in ballast.

-Tiie Flirt sailed last evening for Lyttelton, with a cargo '£of timber, etc., as detailed yester day.

The little schooner Tonga left yesterday after noon for Tongatabu. She is notlikely to return to this port, as she is intended for trading among the islands.

The cutter Vincent is on the point of sailing for Samoa, with a general cargo. She cleared out to-day. Mr Dunlop is a passenger. Advices from New Caledonia, Ada Sydney, state that the schooner Josephine left Noumea for Auckland on the 12th inst.

The s.s. Wellington, Avhich was expected at Onehunga this- morning Avill not arrive until about 9 o'clock to-morrow morning, haA-ingbeen detained at Nelson. She will leave again for South at 9 o'clock on Saturday morninpr.

The s.s, Goahead leaves for Awanui, Gisborne, and Napier this afternoon.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co, held a general boot sale at their mart, at which the trade Avas well represented, and satisfactory prices Avere ob tained.

The schooner Golden Is-e arrived from the Bay of Islands this afternoon with a cargo of 100 tons coral.

. The schooner Echo left the Manukau to-day for Raglan. She passed tho heads at noon.

The brigantine Roderick Dhu, arrived from Melbourne this afternoon, with a cargo consist ing principally of stone for tbe new dock, sugar, ironware, etc. Captain Vmarleo is in command. He reports leaving Port Philip on tbe 6th inst. and having contrary winds nearly all the A'oyage.

NAPIER, this day. The Rotorua arriA'ed at six o'clock this morn ing from Auckland. TAURANGA, this day. The s.s. Wanaka arrived at 530 a.m. to-day, and the Pretty Jane at 2.50 p.m. vetserdav. NELSOV, this day. The s.s. Wellington left for New Plymouth and the Manukau at 5 "20 p.m. yesterday. CHIEF POST-OFFICBTXTJCKCAND."^^ Mails avii_i_ Close as Under :— F_r Thames, this day, at 5.30 and to-morrow, at 11 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Kina. this day at 1.30 p.m., and to-morrow, per Argyle at 2.30 p.m., and Kina at -1.30 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Go-ahead, this day, at 3 p.m. For VVaihekef per Spey, this day, at 4.30 p.m For Samoa, per Vincent, to-morroAV, at 2 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena. to-morrow, at i p.m. Per s.s. "Wellington, on Sunday, 28th instant, as follows: For India, China. Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 7 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially ad dressed), at 8 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi. and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne at 8.15 a.m. For ncAvspapers, at 6 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, the preA'ious evening at 4 p.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana Manga wai, Waipu, Wangarei, and Manerapai, per Anne Milbank, on Saturday next at 10 a.m. 8. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTHS.

BROADGATE—On -April 20. 1877, at her resi dence, Beresford-street, the wife of H. M, Broadgate of a son.

BRIERLY.—On the 18th instant, at fier resi dence, Commercial and Family Hotel, One hunga, the Avife of Mr. John Brierly of a daughter.

CHRISTMAS.-On the 26th April, at her rest dence. Nelson-street, Mrs. Fredk. Christmas, of a son.

MASTERS.—On the 25th instant, at her resi dence, Hobson-street, Mrs. John Masters of a son.

DEATH.

WATERS.—On 25th instant, at her residence. Karangahape Road, Mrs. Catherine Waters, second daughter of Mrs. Gibson, aged36years, The funeral Avdl leave her late residence to morrow (Friday), 27th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1877.

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

Our surmise that the Czar's mission to the head-quarters of the Russian army at Kichinev avus projected for the purpose of inspiring the troops Avith enthusiasm proves to be correct. A cable dispatch, dated in London on Monday last, states

that at a grand review of the army on the Pruth, the Emperor exhorted his soldiers to deeds of bravery. We may safely suppose that his speech appealed to the deep feelings of superstitious reverence for the Church which distinguish the Greek communion above all others. The personal presence of the Czar.and tbe imprimatur of the Church to the|holiness of a cause, is of peculiar moment in Russian warfare. The great mass of the country population" which largoly predominates in the army' is sunk in ignorance so intense and unrelieved by the light of even n primitive Hteraturothat—-without the intelligence and dan of tile Fretld., or the stolid poimtgo of*

acts as a mere machine in the hands of his rulers. Thousands of them are doubtless unconscious of the cause or object of the campaign. Yet ir, cannot be denied that, guided by their glimmering lights, Muscovite soldiers fight Avith a ' fierce barbaric courage for Holy Russia and the Czar, and arc capable of intense semi religious enthusiasm. In the Crimean war, Russian officers did not scruple to play upon the untutored simplicity of their men. As Kiulake relates, they had been taught to regard the British as invincible at sea, but rude, SAvaggering, undisciplined troops on land, and Avhen the thin red line came within vieAV at the Alma, the Russian soldiers watched its approach Avith some thing like a half-amused curiosity, antici pating the irregular advance of men making but indifferent use of the sea legs, familiar to the Muscovites in their own marine corps. Their fancies Avere dissipated by a process of reasoning as speedy as it was convincing, and veterans avho remember the campaign of twenty years ago Avill bring to the present conflict widely different concep tions of the valour of British,and even Turkish troops when wcll-officcred, from those with AA'hieh the army entered upon its disastrous expedition in 1853. Our telegrams to-day, via Suez, refer to one phase of tho coming struggle which possesses a certain amount of curious interest. Dr. Gumming, Avhose prophetic expositions came into rather a.vKAvard conflict with facts in years gone by, has dcclarod that all the teachings of commentators on prophecy converge at. this point, and agree in predicting that the approaching Avar is the beginning of the greatest catastrophe that has ever befallen mankind. The most learned expositors of the Aji'icalyptic visions accept the revelation of Patmo.. as an allegorical foresluuloAvingof the history of the Church and Christian Avorld from the first century to the Second Advent. The stage which the historic drama has reached, is indicated as the closing events under the sixth and the pouring out of the seventh A'ial—described Revelations, 16th chapter, from the 12th, or rather the 16th verse, to the end ; in point of fact, that the coming struggle Avill be the great Avar of Armageddon. Whatever value readers may be disposed to place on these vaticinations—and Dr. Gumming is not likely again to startle the universe Avith fears of coming doom—it Avill at least interest them to know at what page of prophecy avc have, in the opinion of those learned in such matters, iioav arrived.

[Late this afternoon, avc have received, by cable, a full summary of the Emperor's manifesto ordering his army to invade Turkish territory.]

The City Council yesterday resolved, sub ject to the Engineer's opinion that the works are all right, to take delivery of the waterworks from the contractors on the 14th of May, the month's trial stipulated for in the specifications expiring on that date. In anticipation, applications are invited for the posts of engineer, stoker, turncock, aud assistant, who, avc are informed, Avill con stitute the Avhole staff of officers. Tenders are likewise invited for the supply of several descriptions of coal, Avifli the object of fairly trying the products of various local mines. After possession has boon gained, some time will elapse before the scrvic« pipes are fitted, and the supply made avail able for domestic and other purposes. Tbe cost of bringing the water from the mains, of course, de\rolves upon consumers. Several questions have already arisen a Heel ing tbn future management of the supply. The Harbour Board desires to obtain complete control over the water for the shipping, to which the Council is Avilling to agree on tbe basis of 10s. per 1000 gallons, condi tionally upon the Board retailing at not more than 12s. The matter, hoAvever, re mains for final adjustment, the harbour authorities meanwhile allowing it to he understood that the Hoard either controls the shipping supply or refuses the Council per mi -sion to lay pipes on the wharf, a threat Avbicli in the nature of things would not be enforced. There is no likelihood, hoAvever, of the negotiation resulting in any rupture of the entente cordiale between our great land and marine governments. Four or live stand pipes remain on hand for allotment, and claim should be made by residents in streets basing a fair show of light to such a con-

venieii-C. One might be stationed Avith advantage in AVakelield-street, and, no doubt, other sites, where the traflc is large or population dense, Avill come into notice. Altogether, affairs look like business, but a Avet summer and the approach of winter have hardly tended t« create so keen an appreciation of the boon about to lie con ferred on the city as would have been ex perienced under drier surroundings. We have, by the Avay, as yet heard of no reduction of insurance rates. The time has surely arrived Avhen policy-holders might be favoured with a shadow of the good things to conic.

The annual meeting of the members of the Ponsonby Football Club will be held this evening, at a. quarter-past live o'clock, in the Royal Insurance Otlice, Shortland street.

Mr Al'eii, of tbe Royal Rowling Saloon, (^neon-street, has on view a number of natural curiosities, collected by Mrs Allen during her late sojourn in the Lake Dis tricts. These curiosities avi'll avcll repay inspection, and gratify tbe curious in such tilings, who may not have bad the oppor tunity of seeing the romantic localities of the Spring-.. The curiosities consist of silicious deposits, and encrustations, mosses, lyco podiuin, fern, ti-trec, from the white and pink terraces, Rotorua, Te Tarata, Whaka rewarewa, and other places ; also, some line specimens of crystallised sulphur, from Sulphur Point, Ohinemuri.

The Licensed Victuallers of Auckland have resolved to give a united support to Mr. R. Graham, in his candidature for City West. This decision avus come to at a meeting of Licensed Victuallers, com-encd by circular by Mr. Robert Whitson, and held in tho otlice of Messrs Loav and Motion, High-street. Mr J. Casey, Chairman of Mr Graham's Committee, has called a meeting of that body for seven o'clock this evening at tbe same place.

A foot race between tAvo Avell-known peds, J. 13. Bull of Remuera and Neil Whiskwof Newmarket, Avfll take place on Saturday afternoon, at half-past four o'clock, in tiie Domain, Whisker giving Bull 3 yards start in the 100. It is expected to be a good race as both the competitors have been training for some time. Betting :sto lon Whisker.

There is a medico, named Bakcwcll, in Dunedin, who is not unkuown to literary fame. He never writes a letter to the press Avithout making some reference to " when I Avas a medical officer of health in Trini dad." There is a character in " GeneA'ieve" —an Alderman of noble and rotund paunch —avlio always commences a speech with the Avords, "Tn the year one—" but is invari ably cut short by the cloavii, avlio gives him a whack Avith a roll of sausages in tbe tenderest part of his person. It is to be re gretted that the medico in question is not attended by a cloavii. A barmaid at Wellington, who was married to a Mr Cheeseman, teft him after a feAV months of wedded bliss, and married a fellow named Robertson. The woman has been arrested for bigamy. Gisborne AA rants a barber. A passenger Avho left Taranaki without paying bets to the amount of £200, AA ras folloAved by a boat, bearing a large banner with the words, " Farewell the defaulter." Dr Pollen's character is thus sketched by the Wellington "Post";—"Of all the official • barnacles' who ever obstructed public business by means of circumlocution und red tape, Dr PoUq& .8 t.H<J most uotftbis

Mr Robert Graham will address the electors of City West at the Mechanics' Institute, at half-past seven o'clock to morrow evening. In consequence of this announcement Dr. Wallis has postponed his intended address in the Catholic Institute from to-morrow to Saturday.

The folloAving are the acceptances for the Oamaru races :—Maiden Plate :—Lady Mary. South Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap :—Templeton, 9st 7lbs ; Punga, 7st lOlbs; Fishhook, Bst Slbs; Danebury, 7st Gibs ; Cloth of Gold, 6st Slbs. Novel Race : —Sledmere ; Merry Monarch. Flying Handicap :—Fishhook, 9st 71bs ; Danebury, Sst ; Elfin King, 7st; Titania, (ist 121bs ; Dead Heat, 6st Slbs ; The Chief, fist 71 bs. Timaru Cup :—Templeton, 9sfc 71bs; Danebury, 7st slbs, Titania, fist 71bs ; Cloth of Gold, fist olbs ; Eclipse, fist. Handicap Hurdle Race :—Tommy Dodd, list l'3lbs; Mousetrap list; Theodora, lOst 121bs ; Eclipse, lOst lOlbs ; Lone-land, lOst ; Jack, lOst. Tradesmen's Plate :— Guy Fawkes, Maritana, Danebury, Punga- AvorcAvere, Chief.

concert Avill bo held this evening in the West. Newton Epiphany Mission Church, at 8 o'clock, in aid of the church funds.

The Timaru Jockey Club have disting uished themselves by sympathy with Oamaru Fishhook swindlers. On Monday they passed a motion declining to endorse the disqualification A-otc of the Oamaru Jockey Club, as regards Derritt the rider, and the horse. However they Avere brought to their senses by the trustees of the race course, who threatened to refuse them the use of the ground if they persisted in their decision. At a subsequent meeting the former A'ote avus rescinded, and the action of the other clubs confirmed. The Timaru Club does not show to advantage in this affair.

Mr Walker, trance medium, Avill deliver a lecture at the Mechanics' Institute, on Saturday evening, at half-past 7 o'clock, on the subject of Spiritualism, the subject to be chosen by the audience.

A hasty marriage was consummated on Tuesday last in the oilice of the Registrar, in High-street,-which we hope avi'll not proA'e tbe truth of the old adage, " Marry in haste, and repent at leisure." The facts of the case are simple : a respectable settler called on .Monday upon Mr Hannaford, and wished to speak to him privately on a very important subject. Mr Hannaford hesitated, but presently admitted him into an inner room. The man was evidently iv earnest, and appeared as though desirous of impart ing a dreadful secret to the listener. "Is the trouble deafness V" said Mr Hannaford. " I haA'e made some clever cures." " No," said the speaker, "it is heart disease." "Dreadful ! Be careful not to excite your self, my friend." "Oh, you mistake my complaint, sir. My home is desolate ;I am lonely, as Adam Avas in the Garden of Eden. I want a Avife." "Ah! ah!" sonorously laughed Mr Hnnnaford, "I have a respectable body waiting for a situation as cook ; Arait a minute." In a short space of time, a decent-looking per son Avas introduced, tbe request made by the bachelor, circumstances stated, and the patient's mind relieved. Very little pre paration was necessary, and the two were shortly made one by Mr Wayland, in the presence of competent witnesses.

A concert will be given this evening at the Kpiphniiv Church, West Newton, in aid of the funds of the church. A good pro gramme has been arranged, and as the proformers are above average merit, an enjoyable evening may be expected.

By advertisement in present, issue it Avill be s__n that the teachers in connection with the Wesleyan Church, Ponsonby, are anxious to provide a library for the use of their rapidly increasing school. Although only started about three months since Aye believe they have upwards of 100 scholars now on the books. The entertainment promises to be both varied and interesting, and avc believe Avill have some specially attractive features Avell worth the low charges for admission. The Rev. G. >S. Harper, formerly Avcll-knoT.it in Auckland and Thames, who is uoav on a visit to this city, is also expected to be present.

A claim was made this morning in the Resident Magistrate.. Court, by a respect able hotel-keeper of Otahuhu against a con tractor for a number of bags of cball, value £7 14s. He let the defeudant, Lupton, have the chaff at a very reasonable figure, but when he demanded bis due, defendant " chaired," and treated the whole account as "chaff," declaring it to be most absurd in a sensible man to expect substantial money for "phaff." He could stand Luptoh's chaff no longer, and consequently took proceedings. Tiie Court considered that " chaff" should be paid for as avcll as " Corn," and gave judgment for nlaintifl'.

In the Glenlora, which sailed for London this mornhi-., four boxes of Thames gold were shipped by the Lank of New Zealand. The total weight was 5-22-2 ozs 1(1 dwts and 12 grain-, value £21674 4s 4d. The duty amounted to £522 5s Bd.

The Hon. ¥. Whitaker avi'll proceed on Ministerial business to Wellington in eight or ten days, but after a feAV days stay in the Empire City Avill return to Auckland.

OHINEMURI.

Tuesday. W_.ITEK.AURI Company continue to get very rich stone from the stope going towards the HomcAvard Hound Company, and the loav level. In the stope going' north, the reef is still very large, being nearly 20 feet through, and all first-class crushing stuff, Avith good gold to bo seen. The crushing is going better than in the beginning of tbe month, which ran over an ounce to the ton, and a dividend at the end of the month is confidently looked forward to. The Company is preparing to get a large reservoir built above the present one, so as to obviate all dependence on the seasons for a. thorough supply of water to work the full force of the battery.

HELENSVILLE.

(From ouh own Correspondent.)

Wednesday. PEOPLE on the gui vive, re the railway extention, now that Carruthors, C.E. has really come ; contractors &c, are ready for Avork Avbenever tenders appear. Things are quiet. The case of serious assault, which Avas to have been heard by H. T. Kemp, R.M., has been withdrawn.

Natives returning from the Otamatoa meeting, on their a. ay home. Paul Tauaere kindly lent his boat for the conveyance of the unfortunate railway victiirs into toAvn.

Cargo of squared timber to be shifted for export by the McLeod.

The Aveather is hue

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

PER PIGEON EXPRESS

Kaipara Heads, April 25th 10 a.m. Departures, 19th, Bliss Kilmansegg for Dunedin ; 20th, Hannah Bromfield for Wellington, Clematis for Lyttelton, Aspasia and Aurora for Wellington ; 21st, Jane Anderson for Dunedin; 23rd, Yarra for Melbourne. Arrivals, 22nd, Loch Lee and Matchless from Auckland, Flora and Torea from Lyttelton. 'At the Heads, Prince Alfred and Maud Graham for Lyttelton. Vessels at Kopura, Nightingale and Reliance, Aralapu, Loch Lee, Maggio Patcvson, Flora, and Torea, 10 -i.m.'Lthi. liny, The M\ WisweJJ jt»a loaded with junl.

down as for Te Kopura yesterday, and avIH sail Avith the first start of Avind.

Death by Poisoning.

ADJOURNED INQUEST,

The adjourned inquest on the body of the lad Campbell Kirlcwood Clarke, avlio met Avith his death on Saturday last, by poison ing, Avas held at Brierly's Hotel, On .hunga, thig afternoon, before Dr Philson' and a jtwyi Mr T. Blakey, Foreman. Sergeant O'Connor appeared on behalf of the police. , --'/Thomas Andrew Mossman, farmer deposeil : I reside in the Great South Road, and on Saturday last, 1.30 p.m. I was riding along the Three Kings Road, Avhen I saw two boys on the side of the) road. One of them (deceased) Avas lying on his stomach, at full-length, and strug gling violently. The other boy was hold ing him down with both of his knees. I told him to let him up, thinking they were having a squabbling OA'cr a little rabbit, Avhich the younger boy held in his hand. He turned to me and said :—" He's my brother ; I think he is dying, and he Avishes me to hold him doAvn." I got off the horse, and told the little boy to get up, which he did. I then moved deceased lcj^s, when deceased said to me, "Do not leave me ; you bold me down 1 asked the boy if deceased was in the habit of having tits. He answored no. I left the boys and went to Mr Fagin's house close by, but there were only three women there. They accompanied me to the spot Avbere the boys were. A young mun* whom I mcl also came Avith me. We found deceased worse tliau before. 1 then got on the horse and proceeded in search of medical assistant. I found Dn, Euss, and he came with me. When avc got i back tlie boy had been removed into Mr Mcldon's house. Lr. I.osss applied mustard and Avarm water as an emetic. He did not vomit. I Avas just about to leave the house when they called me back and said he was dead. When I first siiav the boy, deceased said it Avas something he had taken out of a bottle that caused the illness.

(Left sitting.)

NEW NORTH ROAD WESLEYAN SABBATH SCHOOL.

OXE of a series of entertainments projected for the winter months, was given last evening, in the New Norlh Road Chapel. The managing committee, consisting of Messrs Keabrook, Mo ld wain (senior and junior), Cladding, Becroft, and others, arranged that these meetings shall be held on the evenings during the month when there is plenty of moonlight, and they might justly be called "Moonlight Entertainments." The object of th*. meetings is not in any sense a financial one, but purely of a social nature, for the purpose of cementing friends, olliccrs, teachers, and .seholarjs in a closer bond of unity. The one lasl evening was most fortunate as re gards weather. The walk to the place, to many city friends, was pleasant and invigoralintr. A most sumptuous tea was provided at half-past six o'clock. The ladie- who gave the trays and presided evidently possess no stingy weakness in tieir composition. The tea was plea-ant and good, and a A-cry large number of friends did ample justice lo the good thing* placed to tempt their palate. Whim She tabled were cleared and the seaj». arranged, lhe room was very full. The chairman (Mr. Ueauniont) moved to his place and began business promptly. The lirst on tbe programme was an anthem by the united choir, '•Around the Throne." The performance on the harmonium, together Avitc the whole efforts of tbe choir, was of a very exccllenl character. The readings, recitations, and dialogues were also above the average merit. There, was a semi court scene by Messrs Newboid and Sin clair, *' Paddy applying for a Warrant." This performance was done in character, and was most effective and capitally rendered. A reading from Mi-. Burton fairly convuls-d the audience. Mr. S. McMastcr read two Irish pieces, which for power, eloquence, wit, and the choicest Emerald Isle tw-aug, could nol beexcellcd in the city. In iiis " Irish S "hoohnaster" he fairly astonished his admirers. Miss Olphcrt gave a pretty recitation with true diffidence and ladv likc pathos, which won for her the pood feeling of the meeting. Masters Olphcrt, Purely and a few of the other hoys, the names wo'cannot remember, recited some pieces in » very eredlt nhlc manner. Mr. Gladding, senr., read "The First Quarrel." This gentleman has the power of being heard, and his reading falls with good ett'ect. and appreciation. Mr. Coad gave a ren dering from Mrs. Caudle, Avhich elicited much laughter. Mr. White recited a beautiful and truly poetic composition in his well-known effective style. At the conclusion of the programme a most hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Indies and to the choir «or their services. The Chairman pronounced the benediction, and a pleasant meeting broke up at a proper time.

The Moanatairi.

THERE avus another upward movement in Moanatairis this morning, in consequence of the arrival of the folloAving telegram -.—

Grahamstoavn, this day. To F. A. White Esq., " Part of reef broken down in iicav winze. Very nice.stone. Gold in centre of reef, and belt of minerals dipping in from east end 2ft. across the Avinz.e Will take all day to finish breaking. R. COMER."

CABLEGRAMS.

(Press Agency.)

WAR DECLARED.

The Emperor's Manifesto An nouncingl the Fact.

LONDON, April f>4.

The Emperor of Russia's manifesto recalls the interest he has felt on behalf of the Christian subjects of the Porte, and the desire that the ameliorating of their con dition should be guaranteed.

He said his entire reign has testified his solicitude for peace, but two years' negotia tion with the other Powers failed through the stubborn refusal of the Porte.

These had been the refusal of every effectual guarantee — the refusal of the Protocol, which expressed the unanimous vieAV of the European States. Pacific efforts having become exhausted, through the proud obstinacy of the Porte, obliges Avar. He was profoundly convinced of the justice of it, and placed confidence in God. This Avas forseen at the time he made the Moscow speech, and uoav the time had arrived for the independent action of Russia. Invoking the blessing of God he would order his troops to cross the Turkish fron tier. The circular ofj Prince Gortschakolf says that by seeking forcibly what Europe vainly tried to secure peaceably, Russia Avould further lhe interests of Europe.

THE OPENING SOUND OF WAR.

THE CZAR URGES HIS TROOPS TO

DEEDS OF VALOUK

Londox, April 23. The Russian Embassy has left Stamboul

The Czar has reviewed the army which is about to enter the Principalities. He urged them to bravery, and hoped for a speedy and glorious return.

The Suez Mail.

THIRTY-SIX SMACKS AND 215 LIVES

LUST

DB. CUMMINCJ'S WAR PROPHECIES.

Sydney, April 25. Arrived : s.s. Australia. Parliament has reassembled. Tbe Govern ment propose a very short session. The Suez mail arrived at Adelaide this morning. There are no Ncav Zealand pas sengers. The general news is unimportant. It has been ascertained that thirty-six smacks Avcrc lost iv the North Sea during the recent gales, Avith tAvo hundred and fifteen lives, leaving eighty-eight widgws and over tAvo hundred children.

Dr. Gumming, preaching at the Scotch Church, Covcnt Garden, said all the students of prophecy agreed that the world, and especially Europe, Avas uoav on the eve of the greatest catastrophe that has ever hap pened in the history of mankind.

This AA'as all the business.

Spiritualism.

of the fact that the spiritual phenomena, so far as revealed by Mr Walker, has its existence in the region of mere imagination, and requires an unlimited degree of faith in order to recommend itself to intelligent belief. Mr Walker will probably give public seances, and our readers will, there fore, have opportunities of judging of the j value of his claims and utterances.

IN compliance with an invitation by M John McLeod, a number of gentlemen < the Press, Avith several ladies, assembled a the residence of Mr John McLeod last even ing to Avitness a private seance by M Thomas Walker, a trance-medium of grea fame, who lias recently arrived from Sydney, and who is spoken of by Mr Peebles as one of the most eloquent of the professors of spiritism. By about half-past seven the company consisted of Mr Walker, Mr Mel-cod, and members of his family, several ladies, 1 avo gentlemen from the literary staff of the STAR, and live from our contemporary. Mr McLeod opened the proceedings with'a short address in which he introduced Mr Walker, explained his mission, and warned his bearers against being too sanguine as to the results of the seance. Some preliminary discussion took place, as to the programme which would suit the majority of the company, and it was finally agreed that the medium should deliver a discourse in the first instance, and after- Avards submit to be questioned. A lady, not unknown to musical fame, then san»- in excellent voice " SAvcct spirit hear "my prayer." While the song a.as being sung, Mr Walker fixed bis eyeson tbe corner of tiie room,, gave a start, and a shiver, and closed them, and appeared to subside gradually into a state of trance. He Avas then pre sumed to be under tbe influence of the spirit of the Rev Dr. Stewart, a Scotchman who "shuHled oil'this mortal coil " in Lan cashire, A.D. 1805, and-who, since his advent to the land of spirits, is said to have rambled through lhe flowery vales in a state of bliss, in company with Mungo Parke, a faithful negro attendant of the great traveller, an Indian, Joseph Kiioavlcs, and other choice spirits. The medium then rose to his feet, and clasping his hands convulsively, proceeded to a°di cour eon the subiect « Wh.t is Truth •>» TWi * ver? 'disen^i "lid" general'^Tts character; and dealt more wfth<what s not truth," than the affirmative view of the question. It supplied no test of truth no guide to.its elimination; no standard for its appreciation, but in general terms advised 1 the audience to seek for truth throughout the universe, and to accept it when discovered. The style of the lectu c was good, and bore marks of preparation, but it was utterly deficient in pmctica grasp, and Avas simply tentative. At the conclusion of the discourse, a series of questions were propounded by the gentle men present, principally directed to the elucidation of some practical test wh eh should recommend itself to the minds of the interrogators as a proof o the ac^ phenomena oof spiritual commun itioM S mortals To Jot these questions, W ever, tbe medium, or presumably T)r Stewart, replied in mXvWe and general terms, as to shroud the answer in a mist of sounding phrases convey nY no tangible or definite meaning. the spirit descended from the legion ol Pantheism and speculative philosophy, and condescended to ileal Avith plain mX fact, he invariably laboured under a bad memory, or excused himself on some Jea ( Bach as the absence of necessary Sit© or the absence of the particular sd£s followed that "line," Wiai hoirfht-rd practical questioning, during which 10 B%ug»._*_ waited, St «Stt_3

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. Cosgrave and G. Yon der Heyde, Esqs., Justices of the Peace). DUNKENNESS. John William Clarke was charged Avith having been found intoxicated last evening by Constable McLemian. Prisoner pleaded guilty. He did not. mean any barm. Fined 5s and costs, or 2-1 hours' imprison ment Avith bard labour. LARCENY. Edward Ganu, a young man, who received his discharge from the hospital only a few days ago, was charged Avith the larceny of one black leather bag, containing 1 wig, 1 black coat, 1 pair canvas pants, flannel drawers, flannel shirts-, wliite calico coat, two receipts, books, and sundry papers, value £5, from tbe Auckland Hospital, on or about April 19th. 1877, the property of James Oram. The prisoner pleaded guilty to the charge. The Bench sentenced him to six Aveeks' imprisonment with bard labour. ANOTHER THIKF. Robert Glover appeared in answer to a charge of stealing three shirts and one hat. -value 30s, the property of Thomas Webb, of the Wynyard Hotel, on the 22nd inst. On the application of Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy, the case was remanded until Satur day next.

THE GEORGIA MINSTRELS.

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Mount St. Mary's Orphana"e^ttHir_T~~~ mitted free. Parents and sual-h™* -,a<l" charged 2s and Is, wSe^ffiS"Wl» generally will be admitted: at £JS each. M 81xPen Se

Bank of New Zealand.

THIRTY-FIRST HALF-YEARLY MEETING.

The thirty-first half-yearly m>.._tin* 0 « «, shareholders of the Bank of H«?sffi£ was held to-day at noon, in the Board-roT^ Dr T,_rJ- L- Campbell, President, inthecW Mr J. Murray,acting Inspector,- read I'„ advertisement convening the meeting JE minutes which were confirmed and tl! following report and balance sheet •— "The Directors have much pleasure in meeting shareholders with a statement of the half-years operations, shewing naulb which will no doubt be regarded a8 _^, satisfactory. The net profit at 31st March after making ample provision for every debt considered bad or doubtful, and forredur tion of bank premises and furniture acocw amounts to £61,687 9s. to which figjg added the amount rccei\-cd as premium shares issued to the shareholders -of rt Fiji Banking Company, £17,500, 2 balance of undivided profits on «m*i September last, £8,634 19s lid; makiS total for division of £87,882 8s lid - fl& following appropriation of which is re rnm mended: To payment of dividend at tIT rate of 10 per cent per annum, £3G o'-jq . t le bonus of 5s per share, £18,125 • total'f division, £54,375; to addition to restfSr fund, £25,000 ; to balance carried fiffi to next half-year, £8,447 8s lid- mm 8s lid. The Bank's capital now stands j £725,000 ; reserve fund, £275,00 n • Tntn. ' £1,000,000. u-jVoliui, The dividend and bonus Avill be payable at the head office, Auckland, on Monday 30th April, and at the branches onreceiutof advice.—J. Log AX Gamprkll, President"

Aggregate Balance-sheet ok the Ba\k m. Ntcav Zealand, of At March 31st, 1877, including London Offlcp ot January 31st, 1877. '

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said :—Gentlemen,—l thiuk.T may safely conclude, that the report now placed in your hands is of such a satisfactory character that its adoption -will be approved of by you Avithout any comments from the Chair. It must be a cause of gratification to shareholders to see from the report that the half-years' operations have not only enabled the customary dividend aiid bonus to be paid, but also to have placed an additional £25,000 to the Beserve Fund; o. Avbich you will note that £7500 -has been supplied from ordinary c_n_nt profits, the larger amount havingarisen from the premiums received iv share issued, as stated in the report. The business of the Bank continues to make' satisfactory progress, and althougli there is a considerable diminution in Government deposits, this is more than supplied by tbe increase in ortliiiary resources, the total assets and liabilities, respectively, being now £8,800,000, as against £7,700.000 at last half-yearly balance. The Government, with a view to strengthen "its financial position, and in .accordance with our advice, lately availed itself, to some extent, of the abnormal state of the Sydney money market, to effect a temporary loan there. This operation, while it has had the effect anticipated, has usefully supplemented the support which, as their bankers, we haA'e not ltesitated ; to give the Government. Shareholders will be gratified that I am able to state'thal, while this support is on a scale which the Government has been pleased to charac terise as liberal, it does not involve any commitment which is not well within the resources of the Bank. The rupture in Bank agreements astorales of business, which has occurred in Aiistralie, has not, as yet, extended to Ncav Zealand? partly, perhaps, because the margin of profit has been smaller here than it Avas in some of the Australian colonies. Our large busing 8 enables us to be content with the profits which the present margin affords, and W have, in the interests of our constituents, been opposed to the raising rates of dis count, and should anything occur to bung the agreement in New Zealand to an cot, avc have no doubt as to our ability to meet any competition which may ensue wthow damage to our position, or material evp upon our profits. I beg to move the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. ~ Mr James Watt : I beg to second. t» adoption of the report and balance-sheet. The Chairman put the motion, vvtocfc-T carried unanimously. : ... Mr J. T. Thomson (Siu-veyor-Generiu ' I have much pleasure in asking fofa^ 0, of thanks for the Directors and officers;* 1 | this institution. j

Dr Ellis : I beg to second that. The motion Avas carried unanimously. The Chairman: Gentlemen, IfM™ thank you for tbe vote, and to assure F that our best efforts will be always deyow" to advance the business and prospects this institution in the future as in tliep- Mr J. Murray : On behalf of the ".eg I beg to thank *Mr Thomson and the m gentlemen for the expression or their fidence. , . , 1( d The draft minutes having been Bigf the meeting ended.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of NeAV Zealand-Buyers, £191"8, [ National Bank—Buyers, 68s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 3l»s. 7 I Thames Gas—Sellers, 335. pa&m I South British Insurance-Buyers, W . _( v \_ . National Insurance-Buyers, 29s Wie* j Moanatairi—£9 17s 6d, £10 ss, *W> * ■ j buyers, £10; sellers, £40 ss. ~, fj Cure—Sellers, 7s. . ■■■, || Waitekauri—lCs. * j -Üburnia—Buyers, 255. „ H , j Young New Ze»land-Sellerß,7s Wi j Union Beaoh—3os 31s» J Tokatea—Sellors, Ge (>d_ f| Waiotfthi—Sellers, *os. ~ i la J Queen of Bcaufy-SOs; sellers, 2Wt ; I| £iako-«e; buyon. 12 t*t; lew*w .f- m X.inmr.'-Spllcrs lis. I

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1877



Bank Stock 725*000 *«■ Reserve Fund 2 50_000 o 0 Notes in Circulation .. .. 442804 0 n Bills Payable in Circulati«n .. l <),_7'o04 l. in Deposits and other Liabilities .. o'339 597 y, i Balance of Profit and Loss at 30th ' "- ? September, 1876 .. .. Sfiaiioii Net Profit for half-year £61,087 0 °,W»'«-U' Premium on new shrs £17,..00 0

-. 79,187 9 0

c £8,802,(559 '3 3 Coin and Cash Balances .. .. 970 700 3 a Bullion on hand, and in transitu 1G7017 90 Government Securities .. .. 386.1G7 1 11 Landed Property,Bank Premises Furniture, &c 123,785 19 s Bills ReceiA-able, and Securities in London 2,234,4.7 9i 9 Bills Discounted and other debts <. , ' ., due to the Bank 4,611,281 ft l __, . £8,_02,6_Ol Pkoitt and Lops Account. To Dividend at the rate of 10 per cent per annum 36.250 0 0 „ Bonus of 6s per share .. .. 18,125 0 a „ Proposed Increase to Reserve Fund ••- -• , •• 23;000 0 « ,, Balance carried to Profit and Loss "New Account" .. 8,447 811 By Bnlance of Profit and Loss at 31st March, 1877 Gl,687 9 0 „ Premium on New Shares .. 17,500 0 0 „ Balance from last half-year .. 8,634 1911 -8S7.S22 811 Reserve Fund. To Balance 275,000 0 0

_ _ , . £275,000 0 0 By Balance from last statement 250,000 0 (j ,, proposed addition .. .. 25,000 0.:5 £275,000 0,0



TTfURNITU&JE I ZETJRNTTURE ! Ladies and Oent emtn about to Famish are respect fully requested to Inspect the Large Stock of DRA WING - ROOM, DINING -ROOM BEDROOM, AND GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, In our New and Spacions Showrooms. T. & STCOOKE, 67, QUEEN-STREET Adjoining Bank of New Zealstnd. "OLANKETS! X>LANKETS! BLANKETS ! !! BLANKETS !!! In addition to Large Parcels of NEAV GOODS for the incoming Season already announced, the undersigned have pleasure in informing their ' customers and the public that the bulk of their NEW SEASON'S Stock of BLANKETS arc now to hand. In order to maintain the Avell-! known character of our house for goods of this description, Great Care has been exercised in Selection and Purchase, due regard being had to Quality and Price, and full advantage has been taken of an overstocked market and falling prices. Inspection will prove that Aye commence the season's trade with a Stock of Blankets, ■which for Price and Quality are second to none. BLANKETS (all sizes), White, Blue, and Grey. 9x4 Blankets, from 10/6 per pair, m -*- . 17/6 . bought a job, 10 x 4 •' " Wb " \ splendid value. ?£ *f " c equally cheap. 1- X i ~ J FLANNELS, all makes and qualities. New Winceys, exceptionally cheap—a good line at s.fd. French Merinoet, All wool Plaids, Satin Cloths, and NeAV Fancy Dress Materials, in great variety. A nice assortment of New Black Silks, very good value. WINTER HOSIERY, of every description. Children's and Ladies' Waterproof Mantles, Waterproof Tweeds, &c, NEW LINEN GOODS-Cuffs, Collars, and Sets, neAV shapes and styles. Strong Grey and Drab CORSETS, at Aery loav prices. New Ribbons, Flowers, Hats, Fancy Buttons, &c„ &c. CLOTHING, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, for Boys and Men, good and cheap. AST One Shilling in the £ returned on all Cash Purchases of 20s. and upwards. RUSHBROOK &^BBiIDGM 4N, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Army and Naaht Hotel), Upper Queen-street Auckland. J. COSGRAYE d. CO.'S GREAT SALE of Messrs. Stewart _£• Anderson's Wholesale Stock of DRAPERY AND . C L 0 THING will commence on ; SATURDAY, the Zlst March. The ; whole of tlmt Valuable and Extensive , Stowfo will he ofered to the Publio at 3



§ § $ y\ E NOTICE A GREAT RUSH of J ople into PEARSE'S CHEAP DRAPERY and CLOTHING SHOP. On investigation WE find the EXCITEMENT is caused by his Selling CLOTHING, DRAPERY, French Merinos, Alpaccas, Blankets, Flannels, Ribbons, Ruffles, Millinery, Silk Umbrellas, Sec, at frightfully LOW PRICES, which seem to us SUCH a SACRIFICE. HoAvever, Aye recommend all Avho have the CASH to ROLL UP for Bargains vow the CHEAP SALE IS ON. / JiL 111 111 AVILL ALL FIND GOODS TO SUIT THEM AT THE QITY JJALL HOLLOWAY & GARLICK'S DRESS DEPARTMENT is replete Avith the Newest Seasonable Goods. Damnsse Cloths, \ As Avorn in Pans. Matclasse do. > —————— Satin Trails, ) NeAV Designs and Colours. Plain and Fancy Satin Cloths, Broche Lustrines, and Fancy Diagonals, French Merinoes, and Homespun Tweeds. WINCEYS, immense variety, for town and country wear. OUR SHOW ROOMS (106 feet long) contain the greatest variety of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, & FURNISHING GOODS IN AUCKLAND. Blankets, from 10s. to 455. per pair Flannels, Avhite, coloured and fancy Ladies' Winter Skirts in great A rariety Shirtings, ail Wool, Crimoan, and Union. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING. Our Stock is constantly being ReneAved Avith Clothes especially made for Country as Avell as Town Wear. Our Moleskin and Working Men's Trousers are AERY LOAV PRICED. Ladies, Purchase your Millinery at the Arcade. Large Stock Ready Trimmed Hats Se Bonnets Milliners on the Premises, to execute orders with dispatch. TIIE ONLY ESTABLISHMENT Conducted on the English system of combining Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Underclothing, Carpets, and House Furnishing. QUEEN-STREET & LORNE-STREET. HOLLOWAY & GARLICR, XOHNO M I T II is RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, AND SELLING OFF THE STOCK AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES ! THE GOODS ARE BEING GIVEN AWAY! A SINGLE TRIAL WILL PROVE IT. THE PREMISES TO BE LET. JOHN SMITH. NEXT THE UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, Queen-street. SPECIAL NOTICE. AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS, BANNOCKBURN AND MO3GIEL TWEEDS H. L. POSSENNISKIE Opening Out these NeAV Seasonable Goods, would call particular attention to their quality, which is second to none imported, Avhile from his large an<i varied Stock Gentlemen can rely on a choice of Cloth unattainable else where in the colony. H. L. POSSENNISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR & HABITMAKER, Opposite the Cita- Mart, Shortland-street. Swindlers arc puttingup imitations of Udol piio Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps in bottles which formerly contained that stand ard medicinal beverage, and in many instances labelling their A-ilo compounds with the name of the genuine article. This artful imposture is particularly detestable, since it is calculated to rob the sick and debilitated of a genuine source of health and vigor. Belief from Couoii in Ten Minutes.— Sharland's Cherry Pectoral, a specific for Colds, Coughs, Asthma, Consumption, Bronchitis, Lung Diseases. &c. It acts like magic. Price, 2s. 6d. and is. Od. a bottle. Sharland's Instant Cure for Toothache; Is. a bottle. Sharland's, opposite Post-office. Auckland.